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ArtFest Nacogdoches 2022
2022-09-24 | Downtown Nacogdoches, 202 E Pilar St, Rm 218, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Come and bring your friends for vendors, musicians, food and fun downtown Nac on the square!

Jaycee's Comedy Show ft. Lavelle Crawford (Nacogdoches County)
2022-09-24 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | The Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center, 200 N Fredonia St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Come out and laugh for a good cause. The Nacogdoches Jaycees are hosting a comedy show to gain funds to help the Nacogdoches community.
We will have big-time comedian Lavell Crawford.
Comedian, Lavell Crawford is quickly climbing the comedic ranks and becoming one of the hottest stars in the biz today. He filmed a new one-hour special in his home town of St. Louis, “Can A Brother Get Some Love?,” and is on DVD from Entertainment One. In addition, he filmed an episode of “Workaholics” for Comedy Central and he’s been casted in a recurring role on the AMC’s Emmy Award-winning “Breaking Bad.” If that’s not enough, he was also seen as a regular panelist on E! Entertainment’s “Chelsea Lately” and a regular on “Lopez Tonight,” performing in various comedy sketches on the show. From his numerous television appearances and as one of the hottest touring acts in the country, audiences are becoming increasingly familiar with Lavell’s giant-sized talent. Lavell gained huge national exposure on NBC’s hit reality series “Last Comic Standing.” Not only did NBC take notice, promptly signing Lavell to a holding deal with the network, but also Comedy Central, offering him his own half-hour standup special, “Comedy Central Presents: Lavell Crawford.” Lavell’s stand-out work includes appearances on “Shaquille O’Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam” which premiered on Showtime in December, “Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam” on HBO, “Showtime at the Apollo,” “Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment,” “Comic’s Unleashed with Byron Allen,” “Steve Harvey’s Big Time” “Comedy Central’s Premium Blend,” “Motown Live” and “BET’s Comic View.” In addition, Lavell has appeared in the films “Baby’s Mama Drama,” “Beverlyhood,” “Ghetto South Problems,” and on the televised series “The Jamie Foxx Show.” On stage, he played Ben in the hit play “Men Cry in the Dark,” based on the Michael Baisden best seller. Lavell also recently appeared on stage with the critically acclaimed production “Friends and Lovers,” a stage production based on the novel by author Eric Jerome Dickey where he played the scene-stealing Bobby. The play also featured notable actors such as Miguel Nunez (“Juwana Man”), Leon (“The Five Heartbeats”), Monica Calhoun (“The Best Man”), Mel Jackson (“Soul Food”) and Maia Campbell (“In the House”). Endeared by audiences far and wide, Lavell has built a very strong fan base playing theatres, comedy clubs and colleges across the nation in addition to festivals including HBO’s US Comedy Arts Festival, The Comedy Festival and LAFFAPALOOZA, America’s longest-running annual urban comedy festival.
Tickets start at $65 and tables are available.

East Texas Swingout
2022-09-30 19:00 - 2022-10-01 23:30 | Nacogdcohes County Extension Office, 203 West Main Street, Nacogdoches, TX, United States
East Texas Swingout is a weekend of swing dancing, workshops, and live music in charming Nacogdoches, TX.

Pineywoods Purgatory (Nacogdoches County)
2022-10-01 | Pitser Garrison Civic Center, Lufkin, TX, 75901
Imagine miles of rolling hills and thickly wooded forests! The Pineywoods Purgatory – fall’s premier cycling event – offers four rides ranging from 25 to 102 miles that take you through Texas Forest Country’s best!
Click Here for Registration

African American Heritage Project Annual BBQ Fundraiser (Nacogdoches County)
2022-10-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Clay Hall, 720 Bois d'Arc St., Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
The African American Heritage Project (AAHP) is holding a barbecue fundraiser on Saturday October 1, 2022, 12pm – 2 pm. Proceeds will be used to continue the restoration work on the historic Clay House located in the Zion Hill Historic District.
The AAHP will serve mixed plates of barbecue, sides and desserts for a donation of $15.00. The barbecue will be held at the Clay House, 720 Bois d’Arc St. in the historic Zion Hill District which is adjacent to the Oak Grove Cemetery and the original Zion Hill First Baptist Church. Tickets can be purchased from any AAHP board member or at the event. Options to eat in or carry-out. There will also be a silent auction showcasing regional artwork and local businesses.

For volunteer opportunities: https://bit.ly/3zqRTU0

Nacogdoches Crime Stoppers Annual Catfish Dinner Fundraiser (Nacogdoches County)
2022-10-07 17:00 - 19:00 | E Pilar St, Nac, E Pilar St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
The 2022 Nacogdoches Crime Stoppers Catfish Cookout Fundraiser will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 5:00 pm on the square in downtown Nacogdoches! Entertainment provided by the Lufkin Crime Stoppers Band. Tables and chairs available to enjoy the food and the band. Take-out available by walk-up or drive-thru.

Abilities Strong Festival (Nacogdoches County)
2022-10-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Banita Creek Park, 501 Pearl Street, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
The Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities is hosting this fun event featuring nonprofits, organizations and vendors who make life better for people with disabilities! Everyone is welcome! Free hotdogs and snacks, entertainment galore, games, petting zoo, and dozens of other fun activities for the whole family!

Movie Night at the Library: Space Jam
2022-10-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Nacogdoches Public Library, 1112 North St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Enjoy a movie night at the Library, including popcorn and drinks on us! This selection is inspired by the NEA Big Read book selection, “Nothing to See Here”. All ages are welcome!

936 Rydaz 1st Annual Trail Ride (Nacogdoches County)
2022-10-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Nacogdoches, Texas, Nacogdoches, United States
936 Rydaz 1st Annual Trail Ride

Texas Forest Country Partnership 2022 Economic Development Summit
2022-10-17 08:00 - 15:00 | SFA Baker Patillo Student Center, Grand Ballroom, Nacogdoches, TX, 75962, United States

Terror in Transylvania
2022-10-28 19:00 - 2022-10-29 22:00 | Stone House Venue, 312 East Main Street, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Join us for an evening of spooky fun…and M**der! M**der Mystery guests must arrive between 7 & 7:30 p.m. Appetizers and a Halloween-inspired dinner will be served. Please RSVP as quickly as possible so we can assign characters. There is both a Friday AND a Saturday night event. Please make sure to select the proper date when purchasing your tickets.
All of the underworld is invited to Dracula’s birthday celebration. As the members of the haunting and haunted gather at the desolate Transylvania castle, this will be an evening away from mortals where the supernatural community can come together to celebrate and carouse!
During the night of spooktacular fun, one of the party-goers will end up in a grave they have dug for themselves. Desperate to avoid becoming victims themselves, the ghoulish guests will seek out the culprit in their midst.
Perhaps the murderer will be the bewitching witch with a cross to bear? A mollified mummy who needs to keep things under wraps? Or possibly a vindictive vampiress who was once bitten twice shy?
What lies ahead is a hauntingly complex night during which the spooky and the spirited collide to solve a mystery designed that will leave you spellbound. It’s enough to have a skeleton shaking in their bones!!

Dia De Los Muertos : Day of the Dead 5K
2022-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Nacodoches Plaza, 507 E. Hospital St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
The Día de Los Muertos: Day of the Dead 5K is a Running race.
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones. It is believed that the souls of the dead return to visit the living families in homes, businesses and cemeteries. This is a joyful festivity for families and the community.

Dia De Los Muertos (Nacogdoches County)
2022-11-05 16:00 - 20:00 | TX
Venture downtown Nacogdoches on the square for a colorful cultural event that has become a Nacogdoches tradition. Expect excellent music, dance, food, drink, and vendors around the square and all over downtown. This is a family friendly event, so all ages are allowed, and it’s free!

Nacogdoches: Parker McCollum at Exposition & Civic Center (Nacogdoches County)
2022-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | 1304 NW Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Tx 75964, 1304 NW Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, 75964, United States
Born in 1992 in Houston, Austin-based Parker McCollum may be young but already he’s established quite a name for himself in Texas country music. His 2015 debut album, The Limestone Kid, released to widespread critical acclaim. For his efforts, he earned himself the T-Birds Songwriter Award.
Get tickets here!

CWJC'S 10th Annual 5k Run (Nacogdoches County)
2022-11-12 08:00 - 11:00 | Thomas J. Rusk Elementary, 411 N Mound St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
5K Fun Run Walk Marathon is happening on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 08:00AM CST at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School with tickets starting at $20.00
Medals will be awarded, and all medal winners will be asked to stay for a photo.
Children under 10 are FREE, no registration is required. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. In addition, dogs are allowed only if they are leashed!

This is a Christian Women’s and Men’s Job Corps! They help those who live below the poverty level obtain job skills for free so those people can find a job that pays a living wage. They like to give a hand up to those who have suffered from generational poverty. Your participation in this event helps them provide those services for free.

Holiday in the Pines (Nacogdoches County)
2022-11-17 08:00 - 2022-11-19 17:00 | Nacodoches County Civic Center, 3805 NW Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, TX, 75964, United States
Holiday in the Pines is a three day select vendor market event sponsored by Nacogdoches Junior Forum.
Thursday night, known as “One HIP Night,” is a special ticketed event that includes free beverages and appetizers, all sponsored by local businesses.
Friday and Saturday are general admission market shopping days. Nacogdoches Junior Forum volunteer members, working in shifts throughout the weekend, provide customer service assistance to both vendors and shoppers.
Every penny earned by Holiday in the Pines is put back into our community. Since 1990, Nacogdoches Junior Forum has hosted Holiday in Pines as its ONLY fundraiser supporting over 20 annual service projects and scholarships. Nacogdoches Junior Forum has no paid employees. We are a volunteer-only service organization. Every booth fee, ticket sold, and individual contribution helps us help our community.

A Dog Man Afternoon (Nacogdoches County)
2022-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Nacogdoches Public Library, 1112 North St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Come celebrate everyone’s favorite crime fighting dog/human with games, crafts, and all things Dog Man! This is a free event for ages 11 & under. Register here!

Wassail Fest (Nacogdoches County)
2022-11-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Nacogdoches, 202 E Pilar St, Rm 218, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Drop on down and give the wassail a whirl! Downtown merchants will once again be competing for bragging rights for the best holiday brew during Wassail Fest!
The event will be from 11AM to 3 PM Saturday, November 26th in honor of #SmallBizSaturday! Wassail will be served at various locations inside the Nacogdoches Historic Downtown District. A list of participating merchants can be picked up at Visitor Center in the square.
Once you try all the wassail you can handle, make sure to drop your vote in the ballot box of your favorite brew. Wassail winner will be announced on the Nacogdoches Main Street Facebook Page!
Don’t forget: While you are here, finish up your Christmas shopping at downtown stores and get your loved ones those items you can only find when you shop local! This FREE EVENT is a great way to warmly welcome the holiday shopper into the festive season.

Toy Party Sleepover (Nacogdoches County)
2022-12-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Nacogdoches Public Library, 1112 North St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Bring your favorite stuffed animal and help them prepare for a sleepover at the library with a fun activity! Leave your stuffie overnight and library staff will document all of the silly, sleepover fun toys can have. For ages 11 & under.

SFA Symphony Orchestra Concert (Nacogdoches County)
2023-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Cole Concert Hall, SFA Campus, Nacogdoches, TX
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – A performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 will highlight a concert presented by the Symphony Orchestra at Stephen F. Austin State University at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus. Conducted by Dr. Gregory Grabowski, director of orchestral activities at SFA, the Symphony Orchestra will also perform Franz Schubert’s “Rosamunde Overture” and Camille Saint-Saëns “La Muse et le Poete,” which will feature faculty members Dr. Jennifer Dalmas, violin, and Dr. Evgeni Raychev, cello. Concert tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. To purchase tickets, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit finearts.sfasu.edu. For additional information, contact the SFA School of Music at (936) 468-4602.

Business Development Series - Small Business Success: Setting the Course for 2023 (Nac)
2023-02-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Nacogdoches County Chamber, 2516 North St., Nacogdoches, TX, 75965
Business Development Series – Small Business Success: Setting the Course for 2023

Small Business Success: Setting the Course for 2023
Our speakers will discuss some of the biggest challenges small business owners are facing in our current economy: cash flow, labor, and expenses. Attendees will gain an understanding of the importance of cash flow, learn about adapting to the current labor market, and gain tips on pivoting to reduce the cost of goods and controllable expenses. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 3 to 4:30 p.m., at the Chamber. Speakers include No cost to attend. Registration requested, click here.

Celebrate St. Paddy's Day at the Stone Fort Museum
2023-03-11 14:00 - 15:00 | TX
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music by El Camino Real de Nacogdoches Band at the Stone Fort Museum. Enjoy traditional music from Ireland and music that celebrates the rich history of Texas while relaxing under a big tent with a plate of traditional Irish treats! The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact museum staff at (936) 468-2408 or stonefort@sfasu.edu.

Swing in the Streets
2023-03-24 18:00 | Downtown Nacogdoches, 202 E Pilar St, Rm 218, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Nac Swing Dance brings you Swing In The Streets, an evening of swing music and swing dancing that is FREE and open to the public on the square in downtown Nacogdoches. This event follows this month’s Nac Snack Fridays, which brings food trucks to the historic downtown square of Nacogdoches. Enjoy live music by Old Town Brass Band, a local New Orleans-style swing band. Come to dance, to enjoy the music, or a little bit of both. Either way, you won’t want to miss this magical evening on the brick streets of Nacogdoches.

Escape Room: To Be or Not To Be
2023-03-29 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
Try to escape out greatest challenge yet with a Shakespeare theme on Friday, March 31st from 4-5 PM.

Making Catrinas (Nacogdoches County)
2023-05-04 18:30 | Nacodoches Public Library
The Día de los Muertos Festival is exactly six months away from this date. Learn how to decorate your house or altars (ofrendas) in anticipation of this event. We’ll be making Catrina-related crafts.
All ages are welcome.

Mary, Mary (Nacogdoches County)
2023-05-12 19:30 - 22:30, 2023-05-13 19:30 - 22:30, 2023-05-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Lamp-Lite Theatre, 4210 Lamp-Lite Ln., Nacogdoches, TX
Mary, Mary was the first play ever performed by the Lamp-Lite Players way back in 1971.
This Jean Kerr play is a hilarious send-up of marriage, taxes, weight loss, and sex, and was one of the longest-running plays in Broadway history. It will be directed by Melissa McMillian-Cunningham.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
May 12 & 13, 2023 at 7:30 pm | Sunday, May 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm
Lamp-Lite Theatre, 4210 Lamp-Lite Lane, Nacogdoches, TX 75964
Tickets are available at Kline’s Wrap-It-Up and at the Nacogdoches Visitors Center. Tickets may also be purchased at the Lamp-Lite Box Office immediately prior to each performance. Additional information is available at lamplitetheater.com.

Morning Brew (Nacogdoches County)
2023-05-16 07:00 - 08:00 | Texas Farm Bureau 5026 Tec Dr.
Join the Agents of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance for a cup of joe and great conversation at Morning Brew!

Date and Time
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Texas Farm Bureau
5026 Tec Dr.

Fees/Admission
No cost to attend.

Contact Information
(936) 564-7374

Fredonia Rotary Ramble 5K and Kids K (Nacogdoches County)
2023-05-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Pecan Acres Park, 826 E Starr Ave, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Place
Pecan Acres Park
826 Starr Avenue
Nacogdoches, TX US 75961
Description
Join the Fredonia Rotary Club for the Fredonia Rotary Ramble. The event will feature a 1K run for Kids (up to ten years old) along with its signature 5K.

The 5K starts and ends at Pecan Acres Park. See the course map below. The Kids K takes place within Pecan Park.
The start time for the 5K is 8:00 AM. The Kids K will begin at 7:45 AM for our runners aged 10 and under.
This event supports the Fredonia Rotary Club’s civic projects and service activities.
Race Shirts
Shirts and shirt sizes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please register by Wednesday, May 3 to guarantee your shirt and get your preferred size.
Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed on race day.

Event: 5K

Participants receive a short-sleeve heather tri-blend t-shirt (depending on availability).
The 5K race will start at 8:00 am.
Start Time: 8:00 am CDT
End Time: 10:00 am CDT
Price: $40.00 Race Fee + $4.30 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends May 20, 2023, at 8:30 am CDT
Click here to Sign up

Event: Kids 1K

The Kids K race is for participants ages ten and under. They will receive a short-sleeve heather tri-blend t-shirt. (Depending on availability).
The Kids K race will start at 7:45 am.
Start Time: 7:45 am CDT
End Time: 8:30 am CDT
Price: $20.00 Race Fee + $2.95 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends May 20, 2023, at 8:30 am CDT
Click here to Sign up
