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Piney Woods: August - September

August

August 1-3—KILGORE: Texas Shakespeare Festival Professional actors perform two Shakespearean plays, plus a classical play and a children’s play. No performances on Mondays. Van Cliburn Auditorium, Kilgore College Campus. (Began Jun. 3.) 903/983-8601 Piney Woods

August 2—CROCKETT: Dennis Ivey’s Texas Opry Offers great entertainment with country music, gospel music and comedy. Crockett Civic Center. www.txopry.com 936/638-2295 Piney Woods

August 2—LIBERTY: Fantastic ‘50s Show Features live Branson-style music and entertainment. Liberty Opry, 1816 Sam Houston Ave. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 Piney Woods

August 2—LINDEN: First Saturday Concert Features Richard Bowden with Moon & the Starz. Music City Texas Theater. www.musiccitytexas.org 903/756-9934 Piney Woods

August 2—TYLER: Kiepersol Estates Grape Stomp Enjoy wine tasting, tour the wine-making process, participate in grape stomping, and enjoy live entertainment. Kiepersol Estates Vineyard. www.kiepersol.com 903/894-8995 Piney Woods

August 8-9—NACOGDOCHES: Texas Mud Race Nacogdoches Expo Center. www.nacexpo.net 936/564-0849 Piney Woods

August 8-10—CROCKETT: Hunting Expo Features decoy carvers, collectors, eclectics, dealers, vintage birds, call makers, ATVs, UVs, feeders, blinds, hunting leases, taxidermy, gun repair, clubs, association, the Forest Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and other hunting accessories. Crockett Civic Center. www.crockettareachamber.org 936/544-2359 Piney Woods

August 9—LIBERTY: Western Swing Show Offers live Branson-style entertainment featuring Twin Fiddles. Liberty Opry, 1816 Sam Houston Ave. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 Piney Woods

August 9—MARSHALL: Main Street Second Saturday Festival Watch local artists creating original pieces and enjoy live music. Downtown Marshall. www.marshalltxchamber.com 903/935-4417 Piney Woods

August 9-10—HENDERSON: 153rd Sacred Harp Singing This is a style of singing, traditionally a capella, from the 1700s in which the shaped note system is used. Henderson Community Center. www.hendersontx.us 903/889-3344 Piney Woods

August 13-17—HUNTSVILLE: Stan Musial World Series Teams from all over the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico compete for the series title. Sam Houston State University Don Sanders Baseball Stadium. www.smws.us 936/295-8113 or 800/289-0389 Piney Woods

August 15—CARTHAGE: Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Showcase This is the finale for a regional talent contest. Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Theater. www.carthagetexas.com 903/693-6634 Piney Woods

August 15—TEXARKANA: Cruisin’ Downtown T-Town Includes a vehicle show, oldies music and more. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Broad Street Downtown. E-mail: lcook33940@aol.com 870/779-1655 Piney Woods

August 15-17—LONGVIEW: ArtsView Children’s Theatre Features all the characters in a stage adaptation of a Disney hit. ArtsView Children’s Theatre, 313 W. Tyler St. www.artsviewchildrenstheatre.com 903/236-7535 Piney Woods

August 16—CARTHAGE: Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Show Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Theater. 903/693-6634 Piney Woods

August 16—LIBERTY: Country Western Show Offers Branson-style country music entertainment. Liberty Opry, 1816 Sam Houston Ave. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 Piney Woods

August 22—LOVELADY: Lovelady Old Gym Concert Moe Blandy Lovelady Old Gym. www.crockettareachamber.org 936/636-2267 Piney Woods

August 23—COLDSPRING: Trade Day Find crafts, antiques, art, jewelry and a little bit of everything. Courthouse Square. 936/653-2009 Piney Woods

August 23—LIBERTY: Rock Around the Clock Show Offers Branson-style rock ’n’ roll music and entertainment. Liberty Opry. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 Piney Woods

August 27—THE WOODLANDS: Zoot Suit Symphony Begins at 8 p.m. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. www.woodlandscenter.org 281/363-3300 Piney Woods

August 28-31—GRAPELAND: Bluegrass Festival Salmon Lake Park. www.salmonlakepark.com 936/687-2594 Piney Woods

August 29—LONGVIEW: Sharon Shriners Circus Offers a fun event for the entire family with aerialists, acrobats, clowns and animals. Longview Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena. E-mail: dgolden@ci.longview.tx.us 903/237-1230 Piney Woods

August 29—THE WOODLANDS: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Begins at 7 p.m. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. www.woodlandscenter.org 281/363-3300 Piney Woods

August 30—CROCKETT: Myrtis Dightman Rodeo Porth Ag Arena. E-mail: myrtisdightman@yahoo.com 713/252-1537 Piney Woods

August 31—NEW WAVERLY: Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church Bazaar Includes a bazaar, dinner and dance. 936/344-6104 Piney Woods

September

September 1-30—TEXARKANA: Main Treasures Exhibit Features downtown’s greatest treasures. Museum of Regional History. www.texarkanamuseums.org 903/793-4831 Piney Woods

September 4—CONROE: City of Conroe Free Concert in the Park Show features Sister Morales and Porter Davis. Heritage Place Park. www.cityofconroe.org 936/522-3014 PINEY WOODS

September 6—GRAPELAND: Dutch Oven Cooking Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Mission Tejas State Park. 936/687-2394 PINEY WOODS

September 6—LIBERTY: Country Legends Show Offers a live Branson-style tribute. Liberty Opry. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

September 9—TEXARKANA: Texarkana Symphony Orchestra — The American West Concert preview is 6:45 p.m. and concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Historic Perot Theatre. www.texarkanasymphony.org 903/792-4992 PINEY WOODS

September 9-13—LONGVIEW: Gregg County Fair Offers family fun for all ages. Includes carnival, livestock show, commercial exhibits, Miss Gregg County contest, food and nightly entertainment. Longview Fairgrounds. www.greggcountyfair.com 903/753-4478 PINEY WOODS

September 11-12—KIRBYVILLE: Community Garage Sale Individuals and organizations set up under and around the pavilion. Magnolia Park, Hwy. 96 at Hebo Street. 409/423-6500 PINEY WOODS

September 12—LONGVIEW: John Tesh Belcher Center, Le Tourneau University. www.belchercenter.com 903/233-3080 PINEY WOODS

September 12-14, 19-21—TEXARKANA: A Raisin in the Sun The plot revolves around dreams and conflicts with three generations of a lower-class black family. Stilwell Theatre at Texarkana College. 903/831-7827 PINEY WOODS

September 12-20—TEXARKANA: 64th Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo Features rides, rodeo, carnival games and demolition derby. www.fourstatesfair.com 870/773-2941 PINEY WOODS

September 13—KIRBYVILLE: Texas Country Music Show Presents a variety of gospel and country music. Palace Theater, 313 E. Main. 409/423-5744 PINEY WOODS

September 13—LIBERTY: Inspirational All Gospel Show Liberty Opry. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

September 13—MARSHALL: Main Street Second Saturday Festival Watch local artists creating original pieces and enjoy live music. Downtown Marshall. www.marshalltxchamber.com 903/935-4417 PINEY WOODS

September 13—TYLER: 21st Annual Festival on the Square Enjoy crafts, interactive art projects, food, volleyball and more. Tyler Tapestry Stage offers a variety of entertainment with an international flavor. Downtown Square. www.festivalonthesquare.com 903/593-6905 PINEY WOODS

September 13—TYLER: Martin Short Begins at 7:30 p.m. U.T. Cowan Center. www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 PINEY WOODS

September 16—KILGORE: Kilgore Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament Meadowbrook Country Club. www.kilgorechamber.com 903/984-5022 PINEY WOODS

September 18-27—TYLER: East Texas State Fair Enjoy fun, food, music, entertainment, shopping and livestock. Everyone is welcomed to this family oriented extravaganza. East Texas State Fairgrounds. www.etstatefair.com 903/597-2501 PINEY WOODS

September 19—TEXARKANA: Cruisin’ Downtown T-Town Non-judged car and truck show. Includes oldies music and more. Broad Street, Downtown. E-mail: lcook33940@aol.com 870/779-1655 PINEY WOODS

September 19—THE WOODLANDS: Houston Symphony: Music of Mozart Begins at 8 p.m. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. www.woodlandscenter.org 713/629-3700 or 281/363-3300 PINEY WOODS

September 19-20—NACOGDOCHES: Annual Do Dat Barbecue Cook teams compete in beef, poultry, pork, beans and showmanship categories. Includes an auction, arts & crafts show, children’s games, entertainment and more. Nacogdoches County Expo Center. 936/564-0849 PINEY WOODS

September 19-20—NACOGDOCHES: Sandyland Bluegrass Reunion Hours are 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday. CR 141, 12 miles north of Nacogdoches. www.sandylandbluegrass.com 936/569-1179 PINEY WOODS

September 19-21—RUSK: Bikers & Boxcars — First Texas State GWTA Rally Enjoy bike games, live bands, food, vendors and a fun run at the historic Texas State Railroad. Texas State Railroad Rusk Depot. www.TexasStateRR.com PINEY WOODS

September 20—CONROE: Rob Landes Trio Begins at 7:30 p.m. Crighton Theatre. www.mcpas.org 936/441-7469 or 936/760-2787 PINEY WOODS

September 20—JASPER: Paddling the Forks Take a guided canoe trip. Reservations required. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. 409/384-5231 PINEY WOODS

September 20—LIBERTY: Oldies But Goodies Show Features Billy Wayde, Houston’s No. 1 Elvis impersonator. Liberty Opry. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

September 20—MONTGOMERY: White Elephant Sale Begins at 8 a.m. Montgomery Community Center, FM 149. 936/597-4770 PINEY WOODS

September 20-21—GLADEWATER: Arts & Crafts Festival Includes arts, woodcrafts, needlework, jewelry, clothing and homemade goodies. Broadway School Grounds. www.gladewaterchamber.com 903/845-5501 PINEY WOODS

September 20-21—HUNTSVILLE: Annual Huntsville Antique Show Draws 100-plus vendors from the surrounding areas emphasizing antiques and collectibles. Walker County Fairgrounds. www.anitschintime.com 936/436-0265 PINEY WOODS

September 20-21—HUNTSVILLE: Classic Mountain Bike Race Features Kids Kup and Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Fall Cup Races. Registration required. Huntsville State Park. www.tmbra.org 936/295-5644 or 281/440-6100 PINEY WOODS

September 20-21—LONGVIEW: Landmarks of Longview Enjoy a tour of five homes of architectural significance. Palisades. www.gregghistorical.org 903/753-5840 PINEY WOODS

September 24-27—MOUNT PLEASANT: Titus County Fair This old-fashioned fair features a carnival, food, photography and talent contest, and exhibits. Mount Pleasant Civic Center and Fairgrounds. www.tituscountyfair.com 903/577-8117 PINEY WOODS

September 24-28—LUFKIN: Texas State Forest Festival Includes the Southern Hushpuppy Championships, petting zoo, giant carnival, arts & crafts vendors, and more. Expo Center. www.visitlufkin.com 936/634-6305 PINEY WOODS

September 25—TYLER: Vicente Fox Features a lecture by this former president of Mexico. Begins at 7:30 p.m. U.T. Cowan Center. www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 PINEY WOODS

September 27—HEMPHILL: Ninth Annual East Texas Deerfest Features live entertainment, children’s activities, mud bog, vendors and more. Sabine County Youth Arena. www.sabinecountytexas.com 409/787-2732 PINEY WOODS

September 27—LIBERTY: Live Country Western Show Branson-style entertainment. Liberty Opry. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

September 27—LONGVIEW: Neal McCoy & Friends Concert Neal McCoy and several celebrity friends perform a benefit concert. www.nealmccoy.com 903/297-9000 PINEY WOODS

September 27—QUITMAN: Quitman Bluegrass Music Show Featured performers include Denim Grass and Mack Smith Family. Carroll Green Civic Center. www.quitman.com 903/852-6588 PINEY WOODS

September 27-28—CONROE: Texas Forest Expo 2008 Includes interactive booths, explorative workshops, exhibitors, children’s activities and more. Lone Star Convention Center. texasforestexpo.tamu.edu (no www) PINEY WOODS

September 27-28—HUNTSVILLE: St. Thomas Catholic Church Bazaar Includes a dance on Friday night. Bazaar includes food, games, auction, bingo, and arts & craft vendors. Walker County Fairgrounds. 936/295-8159 PINEY WOODS

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