| January 19 Martin Luther King Jr Celebration. Winnsboro. Hosted by H.Y.P.E (Helping Young People Excel). Live entertainment. Food. Winnsboro Civic Center. hypewinnsboro.org January 21 Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight. Tyler. Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas brings to life “the nation’s one true comic genius” (The New York Times) in Mark Twain Tonight!, written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook. Join the millions who have cheered for the legendary one-man show, bursting with Twain’s “uproariously funny” and “pungently wise” (Time Magazine) humor. Cowan Center. cowancenter.org January 22 The Oak Ridge Boys. showtimeatthegma.com. January 22-24 Tower City Comedy Festival. Paris. towercitycomedyfestival.com January 23 Matthew Broussard. Tyler. Rose City Comedy Club. rosecitycomedy.club January 24 Chicago Tribute Authority. Greenville Municipal Auditorium. www.showtimeatthegma.com. Queen Mab Ball. Jefferson. Jefferson Convention and Visitor Center. mardigrasupriver.com January 28-March 21 Kaleidoscope Kingdom Art Exhibition. Winnsboro. Winnsboro Center for the Arts. winnsborocenterforthearts.com January 29-February 1 First Monday Trade Days. Canton. World’s Largest Flea Market. firstmondaycanton.com January 30 TOAST – The Best of Bread. Tribute band takes the audience on a journey back in time to the soft rock band Bread’s hits from the early 1970s including “Make It With You,” “If,” “Baby I’m a Want You,” and “Everything I Own.” showtimeatthegma.com January 31 East Texas Symphony Orchestra: The Soundtrack of Your Life. Tyler. Cowan Center. cowancenter.org North Texas Coffee Fest. Denison. Coffee Crawl featuring roasters and vendors from across Texas. 410collectivedenison.com February 3 A Taste of Greenville. A delicious evening with local restaurants, popular food trucks, esteemed caterers, and talented cottage food vendors, all offering generous samples of their very best and most delectable dishes. Fletcher Warren Civic Center. travelgreenville.com February 6 Retro Rewind: The Ultimate Mixtape. Greenville Municipal Auditorium. www.showtimeatthegma.com. CelloVoci. Marshall. A dynamic classical-crossover trio featuring the renowned cello and vocal duo Branden & James, joined by powerhouse vocalist Effie Passero of American Idol and Postmodern Jukebox fame. Memorial City Hall Performance Center. memorialcityhall.com Bonnie & Clyde. Sponsored by Book Club Cafe. Rockwall Community Playhouse. rockwallcommunityplayhouse.org February 6-8 Mardi Gras Upriver. Jefferson. Activities include parades, bands, food, vendors, carnival, frosty beverages, and beads. Downtown Jefferson. mardigrasupriver.com February 7 Saturdays on Main. Palestine. Enjoy a day full of special shopping and dining opportunities surrounded by public art, murals, and sculptures. Ready for a bite to eat, drop by any of the small locally owned restaurants nestled in downtown. visitpalestine.com/mainstreet Mardi Gras Parade. Palestine. Featuring the joyous spirit of Mardi Gras with a Texas twist. Includes a vibrant and colorful parade featuring lively music, dazzling floats, and a festive atmosphere buzzing with excitement and family fun. visitpalestine.com |