List of Upcoming Events

(Tourism-Oriented)
Updated 05-06-2008

Palestine Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visitor Depot)

Susan Cottle-Leonard,
Director of Tourism and Conventions

Call 903-723-3014 or 800-659-3484 for more information

www.visitpalestine.com

Dates Subject to Change – Please Call to Verify

Ongoing Events:

NOTE: Time change for “Embrace the Arts” – now 5-8 p.m. to allow participants additional time to attend arts event and Classic Movies in Reagan Park

Classic Movies in Reagan Park, off Crockett Road: First Saturday Every Month; 7 p.m. or dusk; Playing May 3 – “His Girl Friday” – 1940 – Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy
2008 Movie Schedule

Sweet Dreams Winery: Open Saturdays 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.; CR 441 – go Hwy. 155 North and turn on 315 North – at FM 321 intersection, go 2.2 miles north to CR 444, turn right,  then right at the end of 444 – turn right and see sign; 903-549-2027

Special Schedules:

Sabor a Pasion Country House and Bistro: 110 ACR 406 (just a few miles from Davey Dogwood Park); Reservations for groups of 10 or more (only) and offering special events periodically; 903-729-9500

Fig Tree Manor Open for Lunch Tuesday-Friday/ Dinner Friday and Saturday: 203 Erwin Street; For Dinner, Reservations Required; Call for special “Dinner and a Movie” or “Dinner and Theater” events

Art Classes by Patsy Irons: $8 per hour; 903-723-7533

Texas State Railroad – Scenic Rides Year Round: Departs Palestine and Rusk Stations March 14-16, and March 20-23, 27-30; 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; For more information and tickets: www.TexasStateRR.com or 1-888-987-2461

Events:

June 7, 2008 – “Embrace the Arts”: Progressive Arts Tour includes Judith Summerville Arts, Museum for East Texas Culture and Palestine Public Library; 903-723-3014 (See Ongoing Events – Start)

June 21, 2008 – Dogwood Jamboree Country Music Concert: Branson-style entertainment at Palestine Civic Center, Hwy 287/19 at Loop 256; 7:30 p.m.; 903-723-6291 or 903-723-3014; Tickets available at CVB/additional locations

July 5, 2008 – “Embrace the Arts”: Progressive Arts Tour includes Judith Summerville Arts, Museum for East Texas Culture and Palestine Public Library; 903-723-3014

July 12, 2008 – Congo Truck Club 6th Annual Truck & Car Show: 10 a.m.; Ben E. Keith Distributors, 2019 W. Oak St.; Entry Fee $20; 903-729-7493 or 903-731-3840

July 19, 2008 – Elvis Tribute Artists’ Competition: Palestine Civic Center, Hwy.287/19 N and Hwy 256; 903-723-3014

July 25, 2008 – Brett Family Singers Concert, benefits Anderson County Crisis Center; Palestine Civic Center, Hwy 287/19 and Loop 256; 7 p.m.; 903-723-3014

July 25, 26, 27 and August 1, 2, 3, 2008 – “Oliver” presented by the Palestine Community Theatre: Historic Texas Theater, Downtown on Crawford; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays; Tickets available at the Chamber, 903-720-6066, and at Education Unlimited, 903-723-8383

Aug. 2, 2008 – “Embrace the Arts”: Progressive Arts Tour includes Charlene & Associates, Judith Summerville Arts, Museum for East Texas Culture, Palestine Public Library and Texas Arts Depot; 903-723-3014

Aug. 16, 2008 – Dogwood Jamboree Country Music Concert, Branson-style entertainment (See June 21 concert information)

Fall – “Arsenic and Old Lace” presented by Palestine Community Theatre: Dates to be determined

Sept. 6, 2008 – “Embrace the Arts”; Progressive Arts Tour includes Judith Summerville Arts, Museum for East Texas Culture and Palestine Public Library; 5-8 p.m.; 903-723-3014

Sept. 23, 2008 – Anderson County Concert Association presents “Tribute to Benny Goodman”; Palestine Civic Center, 1819 Hwy 287/19 N and Loop 256; 7:30 p.m.; Membership, tickets and information – 903-391-0086

Oct. 4, 2008 – “Embrace the Arts”; Progressive Arts Tour includes Judith Summerville Arts, Museum for East Texas Culture and Palestine Public library; 5-8 p.m.; 903-723-3014
 
Oct. 25, 2008 – Dogwood Jamboree Country Music Concert, Branson-style entertainment (See  June 21 concert information)

Nov. 1, 2008 – “Embrace the Arts”; Progressive Arts Tour includes Charlene & Associates; Judith Summerville Arts, Museum for East Texas Culture; Palestine Public Library and Texas Art Depot; 5-8 p.m.; 903-723-3014

Dec. 6, 2008 – Dogwood Jamboree Country Music Christmas Concert (See June 21 concert information)

Dec. 6, 2008 – “Embrace the Arts”; Progressive Arts Tour includes Judith Summerville Arts, Museum for East Texas Culture and Palestine Public Library; 5-8 p.m.; 903-391-0086

Jan. 20, 2009 – Anderson County Concert Association presents “Jade Simmons”; Palestine Civic Center, Hwy 287/19 N and Loop 256; 7:30 p.m.; Membership, tickets and information – 903-391-0086

March 22, 2009 – Anderson County Concert Association presents “Pianafiddle”; Palestine Civic Center, Hwy 287/19 N and Loop 256; 2:30 p.m. Matinee; Membership, tickets and information – 903-391-0086– 903-391-0086 

 

 
     
   

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