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MARCH 2015 >BIG BEND COUNTRY
ODESSA: March 7 S'Wonderful, S'Marvelous,
S'Gershwin Experience the energy of the Paris
streets and the rhapsody of the roaring '20s in this
special evening dedicated to one of America's best-
loved composers, George Gershwin. Considered one
of the great pianists of our time, featured artist Jeffrey
Biegel highlights the evening as he performs the most-
loved "Rhapsody in Blue." Begins at 7:30 p.m. Wagner
Noel Performing Arts Center, 1310 F.M. 1788 N.
www.wagnernoel.com 800/514-3849
ODESSA: March 16 "Live from Nashville"
This show features many alumni from Opryland and
TNN, the glory days of trendsetting country music
entertainment on television. Begins at 7 p.m. Wagner
Noel Performing Arts Center, 1310 F.M. 1788 N.
www.wagnernoel.com 800/514-3849
ODESSA: March 19-21 Odessa College NIRA
P Hundreds of college students from 14 colleges
across the state compete. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Ector
County Coliseum, 4201 U.S. 385. www.gowranglers.
odessa.edu 432/561-8978
ODESSA: March 21 Random Acts of Art
This is an art class for adults. Registration required.
Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd.
www.noelartmuseum.org 432/550-9696
ODESSA: March 22 Lone Star Brass: "Under
The ap" Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center.
www.wagnernoel.com 800/514-3849
ODESSA: March 24 "Chicago the Musical" A
true New York City institution, this musical has every-
thing that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of
fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping
song after another; and the most astonishing dancing
seen on stage. Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center.
www.wagnernoel.com 800/514-3849
ODESSA: March 27-29 "A Midsummer Night's
Dream" Begins at 8 p.m. Permian Playhouse,
310 W. 42nd St. www.permianplayhouse.com
432/550-5456
ODESSA: March 29 The Diamonds In 1957, The
Diamonds released an instant million-selling hit called
"Little Darlin'." The song continues to sell worldwide
and has been dubbed "the National Anthem of Rock
and Roll." Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center.
www.wagnernoel.com 800/514-3849
PECOS: March 14 Texas Proud In Pecos This cel-
ebration of Texas Independence Day includes a pony
parade, chuck-wagon cooking events, games and
more. Windmill Square Pavillion, 115 S. Cedar St.
432/940 5749
GULF COAST
BEAUMONT: January 17-April 12 "Caprice
Pierucci: Dream State" Pierucci creates linear
forms incorporating rhythm, movement and shadow.
This exhibition will include a selection of carved
wooden sculpture inspired by her past as a weaver.
Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main St.
www.amset.org 409/832-3432
BEAUMONT: January 17-April 12 "Harvey
Johnson: A Triple Middle Passage" Known for his
narrative paintings and outstanding draftsmanship,
Harvey Johnson's exhibit of paintings and drawings
focuses on three themes: life, the transatlantic slave
trade and human transformation. Art Museum of
Southeast Texas, 500 Main St. www.amset.org
409/832-3432
4 Texas Highways Events Calendar Spring 2015BEAUMONT: January 22-March 22 Artwork by
Christopher Troutman in Cafe Arts Art Museum
of Southeast Texas, 500 Main St. www.amset.org
409/832-3432
BEAUMONT: February 27-March 14 "Arsenic
and Old Lace" In this madcap comedy, drama critic
Mortimer Brewster hopes to marry the lovely Elaine
Harper, but will she fit in with his quirky-some would
say "homicidal"-family? Presented by Beaumont
Community Players. Betty Greenberg Center for the
Performing Arts, 4155 Laurel Ave. www.beaumont
communityplayers.com 409/833-4664
BEAUMONT: March 26-May 31 Artwork by
Leonardo Castillo in Cafe Arts Art Museum of
Southeast Texas, 500 Main St. www.amset.org
409/832-3432
BEAUMONT: March 26-April 5 South Texas
State Fair This state festival with a Cajun flair offers
a carnival, livestock auction and show, the YMBL
Championship Rodeo, an art show, vendors and food.
Ford Park. www.ymbl.org
BRAZORIA: March 7 Brazoria Heritage Day
This salute to Texas Independence Day includes
old-fashioned children's games, a pet show, breakfast
and lunch on the grounds, a cattle drive and parade.
Brazoria Civic Center. www.brazoriahf.org
979/236-0241
BRAZORIA: March 7 Levi Jordan Plantation Site
Tour Learn about the history of past occupants, ongo-
ing preservation efforts, and the rich archaeological
resources that are an important part of interpreting
this site. The grounds are featured on this tour (not
the interior). Levi Jordan Plantation State Historic
Site, 7234 F.M. 521. www.visitlevijordanplantation.
com 979/798-2202
BROWNSVILLE: November 8-March 6
Celebrating Space Exhibition This exhibit explores
human fascination with the everything out there in the
galaxy (and beyond). Includes a laser installation
about black (w)holes, photos from Mars, contempo-
rary art and classic masterpieces. Brownsville
Museum of Fine Art. http://brownsvillemfa.org
956/542-0941
BROWNSVILLE: December 1-April 1 Ranger
Walks Walk through historic sites and learn about
the U.S.-Mexican War, why battles occurred at these
sites and how the clashes developed. Includes tours
at Palo Alto on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m.,
and Sunday at 2 p.m.; Fort Brown on Tuesdays at
11a.m.; and Resaca de la Palma on Thursdays at 2 p.m.
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, 7200Paredes Line Road. www.nps.gov/paal/index.htm
956/541-2785 ext. 333
BROWNSVILLE: February 22-March 1 Charro
Days Fiesta This 78th-annual event captures the
spirit of the cultures of Texas and Mexico with live
music, street dances, a carnival, three parades
and other festive activities. Various locations.
www.charrodaysfiesta.com 956/542-4245
BROWNSVILLE: March 7 Living History
Program Watch demonstrations of U.S.-Mexican
War era weapons, tactics and soldier life. Includes live
musket and artillery demonstrations. Palo Alto
Battlefield National Historical Park, 7200 Paredes Line
Road. www.nps.gov/paal/index.htm 956-541-2785
ext.324
BROWNSVILLE: March 21 Party for the Planet
Gladys Porter Zoo celebrates Earth Day with a variety
of games and activities to demonstrate the impor-
tance of conserving resources. Gladys Porter Zoo,
500 Ringgold St. www.gpz.org 956/546-7187
CLUTE: February 20-22, 27-March 1 "The 39
Steps" Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy
novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have "The
39 Steps"-a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who
loves the magic of theater. Brazosport Center for the
Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd. www.bcfas.org
979/265-7661
CORPUS CHRISTI: January 31-April 26
"Bayou City Chic: Progressive Streams of
Modern Art in Houston, 1950-1980" This exhibi-
tion features progressive streams of modern art from
Houston-based artists, showcasing the development
of modernism in Texas through three decades. Art
Museum of South Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd.
www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org 361/825-3500
CORPUS CHRISTI: March 6-7 Beginning
Wildflower ID and Natural History Short Course
Take a class Friday evening and take a Saturday morn-
ing field trip with acclaimed birder/naturalist Gene
Blacklock to study South Texas wildflowers. Students
are encouraged to photograph, collect, store, press
and preserve specimens. Registration required.
South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center,
8545 S. Staples St. www.stxbot.org 361/852-2100
CORPUS CHRISTI: March 6-8 Corpus Christi
First Weekend On the first full weekend of each
month, enjoy ArtWalk on Friday, MusicWalk on
Saturday and Fitness Sunday at Heritage Park.
www.corpuschristilst.com 800/766-2322
CYPRESS: March 7-8, 21-22 Fenske's Trade
Days and Craft Market Find arts and crafts, furni-
ture, home decor, apparel, accessories, resale items,
food and more at this flea market and farmers' mar-
ket. Fenske's Country Store, 17719 Telge Road.
www.fenskescountrystore.com713/870-3806
FREEPORT: March 28 Schuster Home Museum
Tour Built in 1917, this home serves as an example of
family life around the time when Freeport was
founded. Schuster Home Museum, 1130 W. Second.
979/297-0868
FULTON: March 5-8 Oysterfest This salute to the
oyster industry features food, entertainment, arts and
crafts, and a carnival. Fulton Navigation Park.
www.fultonoysterfest.org 361/463-9955
GALVESTON: March 7 "The Great Gatsby"
The beauty and poetry of F. Scott Fitzgerald's powerful
snapshot of the Roaring '20s comes to life on stage
for a new generation of theatergoers. The Grand 1894
Opera House, 2020 Postoff ice Street. www.TheGrand.
com 409/765-1894 or 800/821-1894-p
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Welcome to springtime in Grapevine. Enjoy an entire season this 2015
jampacked with cool events including:
+ Jazz Wine Trains - March 20 and 21+ Day Out with ThomasTM - April 10-12 and 17-19
+ New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail - April 11
+ Main Street Fest - May 15-17
+ SummerBlast - May 22 through September 7
Spend less time and money traveling and more time having fun close
to home this season in Grapevine where there's something for everyone.
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