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Piney Woods: November - January November 1-15—KILGORE: The Maize at Danville Farms See Sept. 15 listing for details. Piney Woods November 1-25—HUNTSVILLE: Amateur Photography Contest Exhibit See Oct. 3 listing for details. Piney Woods November 3—KILGORE: East Texas Oilman’s Chili Cook-Off Taste entries and vote for a favorite. Commerce Street. E-mail: crisiscenter@cablelynx.com 903/984-2377 Piney Woods November 4—NACOGDOCHES: First Friday Cruise Nights Includes a classic car show and film at the Cole Art Center. Hours are 5–8 p.m. 200 E. Main St. 936/559-2573 Piney Woods November 4, 11, 18, 25—KARNACK: Owl Prowl See Sept. 2 listing for details Piney Woods November 5—HUNTSVILLE: Rocky Raccoon Trial Runs Contestants run on courses of 10K, 25K and 50K. Events begin at 6 a.m. Huntsville State Park. www.hillcountrytrailsrunners.com 903/894-3788 or 936/295-5644 Piney Woods November 5—JASPER: Canoe Basics Get dry-land instruction and practice to safely carry, enter, paddle and exit a canoe. Begins at 10 a.m. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. 409/384-5231 Piney Woods November 5—JEFFERSON: History, Haunts and Legends Explore the historic hauntings of East Texas with guest speakers and lunch. Jefferson Visitors Center. www.jeffersonghostwalk.com 903/665-6289 Piney Woods November 5—MINEOLA: Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar Mineola Civic Center. www.mccrvpark.com 903/569-6115 Piney Woods November 5—MINEOLA: Iron Horse Fall Festival and Car Show Street festival includes food, entertainment and classic cars. Downtown. www.mineolachamber.org 903/569-2087 Piney Woods November 5—TYLER: Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration Learn the basics of the fine art of historic camp cooking with cast iron. Begins at 10 a.m. Tyler State Park. 903/597-5338 Piney Woods November 5-6—WINNSBORO: Fine Art Market Includes live music, children’s activities, wine garden and food. Downtown, 217 Market St. www.winnsboroart.com 903/342-3438 Piney Woods November 5, 12—JASPER: Saturday Programs at Martin Dies Jr. State Park Programs may include presentations by naturalists on topics ranging from recreation to conservation, demonstrations and games. Begins at 3 p.m. In the park nature center. 409/384-5231 Piney Woods November 5, 12, 19—LIBERTY: Liberty Opry Branson-style live show includes music and a little comedy. 1816 Sam Houston Ave. www.libertyopry.com 936/336-5830 or 877/729-9103 Piney Woods November 5, 12, 19, 26—KARNACK: Guided Nature Hike Take a one-mile hike and learn about the native flora and fauna of Caddo Lake and East Texas. Begins at the trail head at the boat ramp at 8:30 a.m., weather permitting. Caddo Lake State Park. 903/679-3351 Piney Woods November 5, 25—TYLER: Wildland Firefighters Learn about wildland firefighters, their training and the tools they use. Begins at 3:30 p.m. Held at Tyler State Park. 903/597-5338 Piney Woods November 6, 13, 19, 26—JASPER: Reptile Time See Sept. 4 listing for details. 409/384-5231 Piney Woods November 11—KIRBYVILLE: Veterans’ Day Speeches, music and more honor veterans. Kirbyville High School. 409/423-7500 Piney Woods November 11-12—JEFFERSON: Trammel’s Trace Rendezvous This pre-1840s living history camp features demonstrations, tomahawk and knife throwing, history re-enactors, buck skinners, steam train rides, crafters and artisans. Cypress Bayou RV Park. www.trammelstrace.com 866/398-2038 Piney Woods November 11-12—KIRBYVILLE: Community Garage Sale Magnolia Park, U.S. 96 at Hebo Street. 409/423-6500 Piney Woods November 11-13, 18-20—HUNTSVILLE: Nunsense J. Philip Gibbs Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1023 12th St. www.huntsvillecommunitytheatre.org 936/291-7933 Piney Woods November 12—GRAPELAND: Mission and Log Home Tour Take a tour covering early settlements and the construction of these structures. Begins at 2 p.m. Mission Tejas State Park. 936/687-2394 Piney Woods November 12—HENDERSON: Heritage Syrup Festival Includes ribbon-cane syrup making, artist demos, entertainment, historic tours, antique car and tractor display, kids’ activities and a CASI chili cook-off. Downtown and Depot Museum. http://visithendersontx.com 866/650-5529 Piney Woods November 12—HUNTSVILLE: Huntsville Hammer Adventure Race Includes a sprint race and a 12-hour race with biking, lake paddling and trekking. Huntsville State Park. www.texasadventureracing.com 936/295-5644 Piney Woods November 12—KIRBYVILLE: Texas Country Music Show Enjoy gospel and country music. Palace Theater. 409/423-3319 Piney Woods November 12—NACOGDOCHES: Tour de Nac Cycling event begins and ends in downtown Nacogdoches, 200 E. Main St. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/653-3788 Piney Woods November 12—TYLER: Knotty Time for Kids Learn about some basic camp knots. Begins at 11 a.m. Tyler State Park. 903/597-5338 Piney Woods November 12-13—THE WOODLANDS: Children’s Festival Offers music, dance, puppetry, theater, games, hands-on activities and more. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. www.woodlandscenter.org 281/363-3300 Piney Woods November 12-Dec. 10—NACOGDOCHES: Nine Flags Festival Relive the city’s history and honor its three rebellion flags during the 15th-annual Nine Flags Festival. Also includes holiday festivities. www.nineflagsfestival.com Piney Woods November 17—KILGORE: Christmas in the Oil Patch Enjoy the lighting of the oil derricks and live entertainment. World’s Richest Acre Park. www.khpf.org 903/984-1333 Piney Woods November 17-19—NACOGDOCHES: Holiday in the Pines Find unique holiday gifts at this annual shopping extravaganza. VIP shopping is from 9–11 a.m. Friday. Hotel Fredonia. www.nacjrforum.org 936/569-3243 Piney Woods November 17-19—TYLER: Mistletoe and Magic’s “White Christmas” Holiday market features more than 90 specialty boutiques and merchants. Harvey Convention Center. www.juniorleagueoftyler.org 903/531-1349 Piney Woods November 18—MAGNOLIA: Harvest Fest Includes live music, art and wine tastings. Begins at 6 p.m. F.M. 1488 at F.M. 1774. www.cityofmagnolia.com 281/356-2266 Piney Woods November 18-19—WINNSBORO: Third Friday Arts Festival The Depot, 100 E. Broadway (at Hwys. 11 and 37). 903/850-1662 Piney Woods November 18-20—JASPER: Lakes Area Cruisers Rod Run and Car Show Features more than 200 vintage automobiles. Ramada Inn of Jasper. www.lakesareacruisers.com Piney Woods November 19—CROCKETT: Christmas in Crockett Features arts and crafts vendors, car show and more. Downtown Crockett. www.crockettareachamber.org 936/544-2359 Piney Woods November 19—GRAPELAND: Knot Tying Learn knot tying techniques and uses. Mission Tejas State Park. 936/687-2394 Piney Woods November 19—JASPER: Paddling the Forks: Guided Canoe Trip Start at historic Bevilport and paddle down the Angelina River. Some paddling experience required. Reservations required. Martin Dies Jr. State Park. 409/384-5231 Piney Woods November 19—LUFKIN: Deep East Texas Rasslin’ This is a family-oriented and kid-friendly wrestling event. Lufkin Pitser Garrison Civic Center. 936/404-9746 Piney Woods November 19—MONTGOMERY: Feeding the Frontier Festival Features chuck wagons, pioneer cooking, Western art, roping, live music, re-enactments, shoot-outs, chili tasting and more. Fernland Historical Park www.montgomerycountyfoodbank.com 936/539-6686 Piney Woods November 19—SOUR LAKE: Lions Club Market Days Lions Park. 409/790-0587 Piney Woods November 19, 26—TYLER: Let’s Go birding! and Birding 101 Go on a guided hike to observe birds at 8 a.m. Beginners can learn to identify birds by sight, sound and setting on a 10:30 a.m. hike. Tyler State Park. 903/597-5338 Piney Woods November 24-26—JEFFERSON: Rail of Lights Christmas Train Take a ride on an old-fashioned steam train to sing holiday tunes and see lights along the Big Cypress Bayou. Historic Jefferson Railway. www.railoflights.com 866/398-2038 or 903/665-3733 Piney Woods November 25-27—LUFKIN: Fall Spectacular Ranch Gelding Competition and Sale George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center, 1200 Ellen Trout Drive. 936/637-3976 Piney Woods November 25-Jan. 3—LUFKIN: Festival of Trees The halls of the museum are transformed into a Winter Wonderland with a variety of decorated trees. Museum of East Texas, 503 N. Second St. www.metlufkin.org 936/639-4434 Piney Woods November 26—COLDSPRING: Lighting of the Town Enjoy music, shopping, the town lighting, stroll and wassail. Courthouse square. www.sanjacintocountytourism.org 713/628-2402 Piney Woods November 26—COLDSPRING: Trade Day Vendors from all over Texas offer arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles and other items. Courthouse square. 936/653-2009 Piney Woods November 26—JASPER: Cowboy Campfire Ride a stick horse in a barrel race, shoot a pop gun, rope a wild steer, join a cowboy sing-along and listen to cowboy poetry. Hours are 2–4 p.m. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. 409/384-5231 Piney Woods November 26—KILGORE: Mingle and Jingle Enjoy an art walk, shopping and food downtown. www.downtownkilgore.com 903/988-4117 Piney Woods November 26—KIRBYVILLE: Christmas in the Park Enjoy all-day entertainment, craft and food booths, Santa House and kiddie train rides. Magnolia Park. 409/423-3319 Piney Woods November 26—NACOGDOCHES: Wassail Festival Stroll the brick streets and visit the historic district as downtown merchants compete to see who can brew up the best wassail in town. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/653-3788 Piney Woods November 29—KILGORE: Annual Christmas Parade Annual nighttime parade features more than 100 floats. Downtown Kilgore. www.kilgorechamber.com 903/984-5022 Piney Woods November 29—LIBERTY: Country Christmas Night parade begins at 6 p.m. Enjoy wagon rides, pictures with Santa at the gazebo, musical entertainment, snow field for younger children, and more. Downtown square. www.libertydaytonchamber.com 936/336-5736 Piney Woods December December 1—DAYTON: Country Christmas Night parade begins at 6 p.m. Includes wagon rides, pictures with Santa, live music, snow field for younger children and more. Dayton Community Center, 801 S. Cleveland St. www.libertydaytonchamber.com 936/336-5736 Piney Woods December 1—GILMER: Yulefest Santa Claus Parade Courthouse square. www.gilmerareachamber.com 903/843-2413 Piney Woods December 1—HENDERSON: Christmas Parade Downtown. www.hendersontx.com 903/657-5528 Piney Woods December 1—LONGVIEW: Michael Martin Murphey: Cowboy Christmas Begins at 7 p.m. S. E. Belcher Center. 903/233-3080 Piney Woods December 1—LONGVIEW: Courthouse Lighting and Christmas Parade Begins at 6:15 p.m. E-mail: downtown@longviewtx.com 903/237-4040 Piney Woods December 1—NACOGDOCHES: Christmas Cooking Show Hours are 6:30–8:30 p.m. Nacogdoches County Annex, 203 W. Main St. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/653-3788 Piney Woods December 1-3, 8-10—JEFFERSON: Candlelight Tour of Homes This 29th annual tour presents several historic homes decorated for the holidays. Tickets required. www.historicjeffersonfoundation.com 903/665-7064 Piney Woods December 1-3, 8-10—JEFFERSON: Christmas Music Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 501 E. Jefferson. 903/665-7064 Piney Woods December 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-24—JEFFERSON: Rail of Lights Christmas Train Ride on an old-fashioned steam train, sing favorite holiday tunes and see hundreds of thousands of lights along the Big Cypress Bayou. Historic Jefferson Railway, 400 E. Austin. www.railoflights.com 866/398-2038 or 903/665-3733 Piney Woods December 1-10—NACOGDOCHES: Nine Flags Festival Relive the city’s history and honor its three rebellion flags with this annual festival. Includes holiday festivities, the Jingle Bell Run on Dec. 3, an original production by the SFA School of Theatre Dec. 2­–4, a tour of homes from 1–4 p.m. Dec. 10 and more. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/653-3788 Piney Woods December 1-Jan. 3—LUFKIN: Festival of Trees The halls of the museum are transformed into a Winter Wonderland with a variety of decorated trees. Museum of East Texas, 503 N. Second St. www.metlufkin.org 936/639-4434 Piney Woods December 1-Jan. 16—THE WOODLANDS: Winter Wonderland and the Woodlands Ice Rink The largest seasonal outdoor ice rink in the Southwest is open from dusk–11 p.m. Lighted holiday scenes are on display until Jan. 2. Lake Robbins Drive at Six Pines Drive. www.thewoodlandscvb.com/holidayinthewoodlands 877/963-2447 Piney Woods December 2—LONGVIEW: ArtWalk Self-guided tour features art exhibits, musicians and other performances. Hours are 5–8 p.m. Downtown Longview. 903/236-4686 Piney Woods December 2—LONGVIEW: Downtown Market Hours are 5-8:30 p.m. E-mail: downtown@longviewtx.com 903/237-4040 Piney Woods December 2—NACOGDOCHES: An Old-Fashioned Christmas Enjoy a performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, demonstrations of old-fashioned skills and tasty yuletide treats in a historic village decorated for the holidays. Hours are 5–9 p.m. Millard’s Crossing. www.millardscrossing.org 936/564-6631 Piney Woods December 2—NEW BOSTON: Christmas Parade Downtown. E-mail: chamber@newbostontx.org 903/628-2581 Piney Woods December 2—SAN AUGUSTINE: Christmas Parade Begins at 5:30 p.m. Downtown. www.sanaugustinetx.com 936/275-3610 Piney Woods December 2-3—HENDERSON: Home for the Holidays and Christmas Home Tours Features breakfast with Santa at the Rusk County Library, caroling, carriage rides and home tours. Downtown. www.visithendersontx.com 903/657-5528 Piney Woods December 2-3—HUNTSVILLE: Journey Through Bethlehem The fairgrounds are transformed into old Bethlehem, where visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of how life was the night Jesus was born. 3925 Texas 30 W. www.journeythroughbethlehem.org 936/295-7459 Piney Woods December 2-3—WOODVILLE: Christmas in Tyler County “Dickens in the Country” celebration includes 1890s costumes, live entertainment on the square, horse and buggy rides, breakfast with Santa, an antique car show, parade and bed-and-breakfast tours. Downtown. www.tylercountychamber.com 409/283-2632 Piney Woods December 2-3, 9-10—JEFFERSON: Miracle on 34th Street 209 W. Henderson. www.visitjeffersontexas.com 903/665-2513 Piney Woods December 2-28—NEW BOSTON: Christmas Tree Wonderland Dozens of Christmas trees light up downtown. Trail Head Park. www.newbostontx.org 903/628-2581 Piney Woods December 3—CROCKETT: The Celtic Tenors Begins at 7:30 p.m. Crockett Civic Center. www.pwfaa.org 936/544-4276 Piney Woods December 3—HUNTSVILLE: Downtown Christmas Fair Downtown. www.huntsvillemainstreet.com 936/291-5920 Piney Woods December 3—KILGORE: Holiday Happenings in Historic Homes Tour several homes built during the “oil boom.” Hours are 2–6 p.m. www.khpf.org 903/984-1333 Piney Woods December 3—LINDEN: Winterfest Courthouse square. www.lindentexas.org 903/756-3106 Piney Woods December 3—LONGVIEW: Breakfast with Santa Hours are 9–10:30 a.m. Longview Museum of Fine Arts, 215 E. Tyler. 903/753-8103 Piney Woods December 3—LONGVIEW: Living History Christmas Volunteers display period costumes, a blacksmith works with a vintage forge and visitors are welcomed to enjoy music, arts and crafts for children, and the Holiday Model Train Exhibit. Gregg County Historical Museum. www.gregghistorical.org 903/753-5840 Piney Woods December 3—NACOGDOCHES: Live Nativity and Open House First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Hospital St. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/653-3788 Piney Woods December 3—NACOGDOCHES: Nine Flags Christmas Festival Lighted Parade Begins at 6:30 p.m., with fireworks afterward. Vendors are on the square from 4–9 p.m. Main Street. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/653-3788 Piney Woods December 3—PITTSBURG: Christmas in Pittsburg Downtown comes alive with a parade, breakfast with Santa, caroling and fireworks. www.pittsburgchamber.com Piney Woods December 3—TYLER: In the Heights Begins at 7:30 p.m. UT Tyler’s R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center, 3900 University Blvd. www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 Piney Woods December 3—TYLER: Dutch Oven Cooking Demo Learn the basics of the fine art of historic camp cooking with cast iron. Begins at 10 a.m. Tyler State Park. 903/597-5338 Piney Woods December 3—WOODVILLE: Twilight Tour Heritage Village, decorated in period Christmas decorations of greenery and ribbons, comes alive for an evening of seasonal music and food. www.heritage-village.org 409/283-2272 Piney Woods December 3-4—HUNTSVILLE: Huntsville for the Holidays Winter in the Park on Saturday offers games, crafts, food vendors, a miniature train and snow. Also enjoy the 5K Christmas Run and Houston Family Christmas with the Angel Show, historic demos, Christmas carolers and pictures with Santa at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum. On Sunday, tour the Gibbs Powell House and other homes decorated for the holidays, and enjoy a Christmas parade and lighting of the courthouse Christmas tree. www.huntsvilletx.com 800/289-0389 or 936/295-2914 Piney Woods December 3-4, 10-11—HENDERSON: Dad’s Christmas Miracle Presented by Henderson Civic Theater. 122 E. Main St. www.hendersoncivictheater.com 903/657-2968 Piney Woods December 3, 10, 17—THE WOODLANDS: Caroling on the Square Enjoy live holiday music 6–8 p.m. Waterway Square. www.thewoodlandscvb.com 281/363-2447 Piney Woods December 3, 10, 17, 31—LIBERTY: Liberty Opry Branson-style live show includes classic music and a little comedy. 1816 Sam Houston Ave. www.libertyopry.com 936/336-5830 or 877/729-9103 Piney Woods December 3-17—LONGVIEW: Model Train and Christmas Village Exhibit Gregg County Historical Museum, 214 N. Fredonia. www.gregghistorical.org 903/753-5840 Piney Woods December 3-31—LUFKIN: Trail of Lights The Urban Wildscape Trail behind the Texas Forestry Museum is illuminated with lights and holiday scenes. Hours are dusk–10 p.m. www.treetexas.com 936/632-9535 Piney Woods December 4—LUFKIN: A Christmas Celebration Features the Angelina College Chorale and the Angelina College Band with the Lufkin Community Band. Temple Theater. www.angelina.edu/finearts 936/633-5233 Piney Woods December 5—GILMER: Breakfast with Santa Gilmer High School Cafeteria. www.gilmerareachamber.com 903/843-2413 Piney Woods December 5—JEFFERSON: Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade At 6 p.m. Downtown. www.jefferson-texas.com 903/665-2672 Piney Woods December 5—TEXARKANA: Main Street Texarkana Christmas Parade “Electric parade” runs through two states, led by three live camels and their “shepherds.” Enjoy the Christmas lighting, caroling and buggy rides afterward. Begins at 7 p.m. www.mainstreettexarkana.org 903/277-4603 Piney Woods December 6—GLADEWATER: Christmas Parade At 6 p.m. Downtown. www.gladewaterchamber.com 903/845-5501 or 800/627-0315 Piney Woods December 6-9—LONGVIEW: Holiday Tea Room and Market Hours are 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Longview Museum of Fine Arts, 215 E. Tyler. www.lmfa.org 903/753-8103 Piney Woods December 7—HUNTSVILLE: Texas Trail Run 59K/12.5 Miles Huntsville State Park. www.hillcountrytrailsrunners.com 210/366-3701 Piney Woods December 8—TEXARKANA: Miracle on 34th Street Perot Theater, 219 Main St. www.trahc.org 903/792-4992 Piney Woods December 8-10—KILGORE: Drive-Through Nativity Re-creates the birth of Christ. Hours are 6–9 p.m. Forest Home Baptist Church, 15746 C.R. 173 N. E-mail: fhbckilgore@cablelynx.com 903/984-2117 Piney Woods December 8-10—TEXARKANA: Holiday Arts Market Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artists and craftspeople. Begins with an open house on Thursday. Also enjoy festive live music and refreshments. Regional Arts Center. www.trahc.org 903/792-8681 Piney Woods December 9-10—CONROE: Christmas Celebration Enjoy the lighting of a Christmas tree Friday, plus carriage rides, children’s activities, live music, a snow hill, vendors and Santa on Saturday. Heritage Place Park, 500 Metcalf. www.conroecvb.net 936/522-3500 Piney Woods December 9-10—KILGORE: Snow Hill Festival Celebrate the season at the Mt. Kilgore Snow Hill with Santa Claus and his friends, plus wagon rides, train rides and children’s activities. Hours are 5–9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday. At Kilgore and Main streets. www.kilgorechamber.com 903/984-5022 Piney Woods December 9-10—LUFKIN: Evening in Old Bethlehem Stroll the streets of Old Bethlehem in this re-creation of the night Jesus was born. George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center. www.lufkinfirst.com 936/639-3141 Piney Woods December 9-10—MAGNOLIA: Hometown Christmas Enjoy a chili cook-off, a 10 a.m. holiday parade on Dec. 10, ice skating, a snow hill, games, music, caroling, live music, vendors and Santa. Historic Depot. www.cityofmagnolia.com 281/356-2266 Piney Woods December 9-11, 16-18—NACOGDOCHES: Christmas Belles Begins at 7:30 p.m. Lamp-Lite Theatre, U.S. 59 at Old Tyler Road. www.lamplitetheatre.org 936/564-8300 Piney Woods December 10—COLDSPRING: Christmas on the Square Features a variety of live entertainment, a lighted evening parade, a carnival and shopping. Town Square. www.coldspringtexas.org 936/653-2184 Piney Woods December 10—DEKALB: Christmas in DeKalb Includes merchants, children’s activities, Santa and entertainment. Runnels Street. E-mail: lkpwyse@yahoo.com 903/667-8765 Piney Woods December 10—GLADEWATER: Breakfast with Santa 215 N. Main. www.gladewaterchamber.com 903/845-5501 or 800/627-0315 Piney Woods December 10—GLADEWATER: Tour of Homes Visit homes decorated for the holidays. Hours are 2–6 p.m. www.gladewaterchamber.com 903/845-5501 or 903/627-0315 Piney Woods December 10—KIRBYVILLE: Country Music Show Features gospel and country music. Palace Theater, 313 E. Main. 409/423-3319 Piney Woods December 10—LONGVIEW: A CHARMing Holiday Browse apparel, jewelry, home decor and unique holiday gifts while enjoying holiday entertainment and food. Hours are 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Maude Cobb Activity Center. 903/237-7776 Piney Woods December 10—LUFKIN: 5K Reindeer Run Begins at 8 a.m. Ellen Trout Zoo. E-mail: crystalthomas@suddenlink.net 936/366-7339 Piney Woods December 10—LUFKIN: Santa Claus Express Children visit Santa Claus and make crafts. Reservations required. Texas Forestry Museum. www.treetexas.com 936/632-9535 Piney Woods December 16—LUFKIN: The Manhattan Transfer in Concert Angelina Center for the Arts. http://angelinaarts.org 936/633-5454 Piney Woods December 16-17—WINNSBORO: Third Friday Arts Festival Features handcrafted artwork along with music, dance and performances. The Depot, 100 E. Broadway, and downtown merchants. E-mail: spagewcad@gmail.com. 903/850-1662 Piney Woods December 16-18—LONGVIEW: Peter Pan Presented by the Longview Ballet Theatre. S. E. Belcher Center. www.longviewballet.com 903/758-3822 Piney Woods December 17—SOUR LAKE: Lions Club Market Days Lions Park. 409/790-0587 Piney Woods December 18—LUFKIN: Family Day at the Museum of East Texas Children enjoy art workshops, storytelling and a visit with from jolly old St. Nick. Hours are 2–4 p.m. Museum of East Texas. www.metlufkin.org 936/639-4434 Piney Woods December 30—LUFKIN: Deep East Texas Rasslin’ This is a family-oriented and kid-friendly wrestling event. Lufkin Pitser Garrison Civic Center. 936/404-9746 Piney Woods December 30-31—JEFFERSON: Rail of Lights New Year’s Train Enjoy storytellers, lights on the Big Cypress Bayou and fireworks on this steam-train excursion. 400 E. Austin. www.railoflights.com 866/398-2038 or 903/665-3733 Piney Woods December 31—LUFKIN: New Year’s Ball Hosted by the Junior League of Lufkin. Crown Colony Country Club. www.juniorleagueoflufkin.org 936/414-0903 Piney Woods January January 1-3—LUFKIN: Festival of Trees See Dec. 1 listing for details. Piney Woods January 1-16—THE WOODLANDS: Winter Wonderland and the Woodlands Ice Rink See Dec. 1 listing for details. Piney Woods January 7—TYLER: Trails to Trout Kids’ Fishing Event A pond is stocked for children to learn how to fish. Equipment provided, or bring your own. Hours are 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Tyler Nature Center. 903/566-1615 ext. 202 Piney Woods January 7-8—LONGVIEW: Gun and Knife Show Maude Cobb Activity Center. www.capgunshows.com Piney Woods January 7, 14, 21, 28—LIBERTY: Liberty Opry Branson-style live show includes classic music and a little comedy. 1816 Sam Houston Ave. www.libertyopry.com 936/336-5830 or 877/729-9103 Piney Woods January 9-31—LUFKIN: Black History Exhibition Local artists present original works that reflect the vibrancy of black culture and history in America. Closing reception is Jan. 31 from 6–7:30 p.m. Angelina College of Art’s Gallery. www.angelina.edu 936/633-5233 Piney Woods January 10—MARSHALL: Texas A&M Singing Cadets Begins at 7:30 p.m. Marshall Convention Center, 2501 E. End Blvd. S. www.marshallartscouncil.org 903/935-4484 Piney Woods January 10-Mar. 12—HUNTSVILLE: Deep Spaces: A Textile and Mixed-Media Exhibit Sam Houston Memorial Museum. www.samhouston.memorial.museum 936/294-1832 Piney Woods January 12-15—JEFFERSON: Girlfriend Weekend This book show features more than 50 authors as well as panels, a “Pretty in Pink” Prom Party and luncheon. 305 E. Austin. www.beautyandthebook.com 903/665-7520 Piney Woods January 13-14—KIRBYVILLE: Community Garage Sale Magnolia Park, U.S. 96 at Hebo Street. 409/423-6500 Piney Woods January 14—KIRBYVILLE: Country Music Show Entertainers perform gospel and country music. Palace Theater. 409/423-3319 Piney Woods January 14—LUFKIN: Fiddler on the Roof Angelina Center for the Arts Building. http://angelinaarts.org 936/633-5454 Piney Woods January 14—NACOGDOCHES: Old-Fashioned Sweet Tooth Sugarcane Event Watch sugarcane being pressed and made into ribbon cane syrup and enjoy fresh pancakes. Hours are 8:30 a.m.–noon. Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens, 304 North St. 936/560-4443 Piney Woods January 19—TYLER: An Evening with PJ O’Rourke Begins at 7:30 p.m. UT Tyler’s R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 Piney Woods January 20—LONGVIEW: Clint Black in Concert Begins at 8 p.m. S.E. Belcher Center. 903/233-3080 Piney Woods January 20-21—WINNSBORO: Third Friday Arts Festival Features handcrafted artwork, music, dance and performances. At 100 E. Broadway and downtown merchants. E-mail: spagewcad@gmail.com. 903/850-1662 Piney Woods January 21—CROCKETT: Ruthie Foster in Concert Begins at 7:30 p.m. Crockett Civic Center. www.pwfaa.org 936/544-4276 Piney Woods January 21—GILMER: Chili Cook-Off Yamboree Exhibit Building. www.gilmerareachamber.com 903/843-2413 Piney Woods January 21—LONGVIEW: Jarvis Masquerade Ball Jarvis Christian College hosts this scholarship fundraiser event. Maude Cobb Activity Center. www.jarvis.edu 903/769-5818 Piney Woods January 21—TEXARKANA: Elvis Lives! Live concert features three of the world’s greatest Elvis tribute artists chosen by Elvis Presley Enterprises and his family. Perot Theater, 219 Main St. www.trahc.com 903/792-4992 Piney Woods January 24—TYLER: The Rat Pack is Back This spirited show re-creates one of the famous “Summit at the Sands” performances by “The Rat Pack.” Begins at 7:30 p.m. UT Tyler’s R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 Piney Woods January 27-29—JEFFERSON: Quilt Show Features a display of more than 100 quilts, plus lectures, seminars and vendor booths. Cypress Valley Education Center, 120 E. Austin St. www.jeffersonquiltshow.com 903/755-2095 Piney Woods January 27-29—LONGVIEW: East Texas Outdoor Expo Maude Cobb Activity Center. www.texaslakecountryexpo.com 903/237-4021 Piney Woods January 30—TEXARKANA: Cinderella The Moscow Festival Ballet presents this classic tale with some of Russia’s greatest dancers and extravagant costuming. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Historic Perot Theatre. 903/792-4992 Piney Woods back to top

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