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In Pursuit of Happiness

SUNDAY January 18, 2026

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In Pursuit of Happiness

Organizers in Upper East Side Texas are holding special events and sprucing up their annual July 4th celebrations to honor the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. FIND A LIST HERE of scheduled events so far. This list will be updated throughout the year.

NATURE INSPIRES
Winter Feeding Our Feathered Friends

Tis the season for feeding backyard birds all across America. Last year Texas experienced one of the coldest winters in history with brutal winds and freezing temperatures staying for many days. Birds stash and store seeds during the summer to carry them through the winter; however Texas birds are rarely prepared for extremely cold or long winters. Based on information from the National Audubon Society, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and various bird watching magazines, READ MORE to learn a few backyard bird feeding tips. Photo by Tom Geddie

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Richard Thomas plays Mark Twain on January 21 at the Cowan Center in Tyler.
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

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