Purple XPERIENCE (Angelina County)
2023-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Pines Theater, 113 S. First Street Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, 75902, United States
The Purple XPeRIeNCE is a five-piece group hailing from Prince’s birthplace, Minneapolis, MN. They have been touring around the country since its inception in 2011 by Dr. Fink and front-man Marshall Charloff – bringing the greatest and most authentic production of Prince and The Revolution in the world to audiences of all generations. Since 2011 urple XPeRIeNCE has entertained well over 300 thousand fans and has shared the bill with The Time, Cameo, Fetty Wap, Gin Blossoms, Atlanta Rhythm section, and Cheap Trick.

Light Up Cancer
2023-02-17 18:00 | Downtown Lufkin, Downtown Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, United States
Race for Hope is for everyone! Runners, joggers, and walkers, young and old, are welcome! This is a great team activity and a fantastic opportunity to walk or run in honor of those who have fought and won the battle against cancer, those who are fighting, and those we’ve lost! Everyone gets a medal and shirt when signing up!

Glenn Miller Orchestra (Angelina County)
2023-02-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Pines Theater, 113 S. First Street Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, 75902, United States
The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all dance bandleaders back in the Swing Era of the 1930’s and 40’s. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts and the drawing power at theatres, hotels and dance pavilion, built and sustained the momentum of popularity. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements.

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.

Honoring Dunbar: Remembering Brilliance (Angelina County)
2023-02-22 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
Angelina College invites the community to celebrate and honor Dunbar, Remembering Brilliance.
Friday, February 24th:
Angelina College, Conference Center
Dinner will be provided
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Daniel Spike
Mrs. Winifred Ferguson Adams
Saturday, February 25:
2 pm – AC Women’s Basketball vs. Blinn
4 pm – AC Men’s Basketball vs. Jacksonville
Location: Angelina College, Shands Gymnasium
5:30 – 7:30 pm:
Angelina College, Conference Center
Dinner will be provided
SPEAKERS:
Mr. Jonathan Kegler
Mrs. Sellestine Hunt

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.

Tyler County Bee Club (Tyler County)
2023-02-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Tyler County Nutrition Center, 201 Veterans Way, Woodville, TX
TBA Events held each month include local beekeeping association meetings throughout Texas, our TBA Summer Clinic (June) and Annual Convention (November). Simply view the calendar to find association meetings, click on the meeting title for all details about organizer, location, and time.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
2023-03-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Regional Recycling Center, 500 Southpark Dr., Lufkin, TX, 75904, United States
Accepting paints, automobile batteries, household cleaners, household chemicals, pesticides, flammables, other hazardous household products, white goods (old appliances, refrigerators, stoves, hot water heaters), and electronic wastes (printers, scanners, Palm accessories, power supplies, battery backups, cables, toner/ink cartridges, hard drives, CD-ROMs, speakers, VCRs, DVD players, stereo equipment, video game consoles, digital cameras, any audio or video equipment, networking equipment, tape drives, test equipment, fax machines, keyboards, voice/tape recorders, radios, Walkman products, calculators, cellular phones, and phone accessories)
Motor oil, antifreeze, and cooking oil will be accepted.
THIS COLLECTION IS FOR HOUSEHOLDS ONLY.
Large quantities from businesses, farms, or commercial operations will not be accepted.
PROHIBITED: Tires, infectious and medical wastes, biological and radioactive materials, compressed gas cylinders, ammunition, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and explosives.
NO TV’S OR COMPUTER MONITORS CAN BE ACCEPTED AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME.
For more information:
Contact Angelina Beautiful/Clean at (936) 63CLEAN (632-5326).
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is a FREE event but donations will be appreciated. Please utilize this opportunity to keep these hazards out of our waterways and natural environment.

Ubank Good For Country Concert (Angelina County)
2023-03-04 18:30 - 22:00 | George H. Henderson Expo Center, 1200 Ellen Trout Dr., Lufkin, TX, 75904, United States
UBank is bringing Scotty McCreery, Travis Denning, and Jackson Pigg to the Lufkin Expo Center on March 4th for our 4th annual Good For Country concert – tickets are only $10, and all proceeds are donated to the East Texas Food Bank! This is a family-friendly night of country music that you won’t want to miss… Tickets on sale now!
Talent Lineup:
Headliner – Scotty McCreery
Opener – Travis Denning
Local Guest – Jackson Pigg
Doors open at 6:45, show starts at 7:30.

Dragons And Mythical Beasts (Angelina County)
2023-03-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Calling all brave heroes! From the creators of the West End smash hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life, don’t miss this brand new spell-binding adventure, live on stage!

Fiddler On The Roof (Angelina County)
2023-03-06 19:30 - 20:30 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter. Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific, The King and I and 2017 Tony-winning Best Play Oslo, bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. Featuring a talented cast, lavish orchestra and stunning movement and dance from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will introduce a new generation to the uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

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.

Gene Watson (Angelina County)
2023-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Pines Theater, 113 S. First Street Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, 75902, United States
If you ask any number of country singers who their favorite singer is, a large number of them will respond: Gene Watson. It is safe to say that most knowledgeable country fans would point to Gene Watson as one of country music’s best ballad singers in the same league as country icons George Jones, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, and others who are the standard-bearers for honest, traditional country music. Don’t miss “The Singer’s Singer!”

Ricky Skaggs And Kentucky Thunder (Angelina County)
2023-03-23 19:30 - 20:30 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Backed by his bluegrass band Kentucky Thunder, country music legend Ricky Skaggs will grace the Temple Theater stage with songs from his long and illustrious career, including “Sis Draper,” “Return to Sender” and “Road to Spencer.” Skaggs has made a name for himself as a string virtuoso with a taste for stripped-down, tradit ional bluegrass and honky-tonk sounds, earning him 15 Grammy® Awards, multiple Hall of Fame memberships, and a host of adoring fans! Don’t miss this rousing performance by a master of the mandolin and his star-studded band!

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.

Shelby County Grill Fest (Shelby County)
2023-03-31 - 2023-04-01 | Shelby County Expo Center/Rodeo Arena, 980 TX-7 E, Center, TX, 75935, United States
Grill Fest is a sanctioned barbecue cook-off.
Included are:
-Cash Prizes
-Washer Pitching Tournament
-42 Tournament
-Music
-Free and open to the public
-Great barbecue samples and a fun time!

Color Out Tobacco
2023-04-01 10:00 | Boys & Girls Club, 909 South Angelina Blvd, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Come out and join us as we celebrate Texas Tobacco Free Kids Day with this fun and free event! Participants will make their way through an obstacle course filled with fun challenges. But watch out! Color will be coming from everywhere so that we can Color Out Tobacco!
Participants receive a FREE t-shirt (white) that can be worn during the event and a goodie bag filled with swag. T-shirts and goodie bags are while supplies last, so come early and have FUN!
This is a FREE event, but t-shirts and bags are first come, first served.

Uptown Fashion House Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
2023-04-06 10:00 | Downtown Lufkin, Downtown Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, United States
Join us for our Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening Event. We are so excited to join the amazing businesses downtown and become part of this amazing community.

Neil Berg's 50 Years Of Rock and Roll (Angelina County)
2023-04-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
From the birth of rock ‘n roll in the 1940’s to the glory years of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, all the way through 80’s MTV, composer/lyricist Neil Berg pays tribute to the fascinating stories and groundbreaking music of everyone’s favorite genre. With a cast of Broadway headliners and rock ‘n roll icons, this star-studded show pays tribute to five decades of legends, from Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley to The Who, Aerosmith, Springsteen, Journey, and more.

Etta May And The Southern Fried Chicks (Angelina County)
2023-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Pines Theater, 113 S. First Street Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, 75902, United States
Etta May has performed her brand of clean-comedy on Oprah, Showtime, Comic Strip Live, MTV, and as a guest commentator on “CBS Sunday Morning,” Winner of the prestigious American Comedy Awards “Comic Of The Year,” and so much more. In addition, she headlines the successful all-female comedy tour, Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks, selling out theatres all over the country. Think Blue Collar Comedy Tour with better hair and a bigger attitude!

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.

El Camino Real de los Tejas Sale on the Trail Houston County!
2023-05-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Crockett TX
The Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce is holding Sale on the Trail, Houston County in celebration of the El Camino Real de los Tejas!
What is it?

Land owners and businesses from Natchitoches, La to Crockett, TX will hold yard sales, flea markets, festivals, trade shows, sidewalk sales, etc. along this famous trail, providing a wonderful weekend of touring and shopping. Those interested in participating in the “Sale on the Trail” are encouraged to take advantage of a great chance to share your treasures with others.
How can we take part?

Two ways to take part!

Friday and Saturday – May 5th and 6th

We are encouraging Businesses to hold Sidewalk Sales during the day and individuals to register and participate. Send your Advertisements to lisa@crockettareachamber.org.
If you are setting up at a “hub” with multiple vendors, please fill out an individual form for yourself. Every vendor should have their own registration form. This helps the chamber office advertise the variety of vendors and goods available for the event.
Registration is free to participate unless you want to be a part of the Sale on the Trail on Camp Street.

Sale on the Trail – Camp Street – Saturday, May 6th ONLY
Private businesses, retail, private sales, flea markets, garage sales – No Fee
Sale on the Trail on Camp Street – Saturday, May 6th
Chamber Members: No Fee
Non-Chamber Members: No Fee
Non-Profits – No Fee
Student Entrepreneurs – No Fee
Food Trucks welcome! Retail and Resale Welcome! Antiques and secondhand items Welcome! Handmade crafts Welcome! Farmer’s Market items Welcome!
You receive a 10 x 10 booth space (tables and chairs NOT included – no electricity)
Food Trucks – limited spaces available – no electricity – bring your generators
There are just a few rules:
Individuals –
• Please don’t allow visitors to block the highway. Off street parking is always the best and safest.
• For the safety of travelers & so shoppers can see an upcoming stop, please fly balloons, banners & post signs
in a visible location near the road.
• Please make an effort to stay open until at least 3 pm on Saturday.
Camp Street Vendors:
– Set up by 9 am on Camp Street (booths will be marked but it is first come – first served)
– If you sell retail or resale items you must provide sales tax ID
– Please plan to stay until at least 3 pm

Angelina Arts Alliance Presents: An Evening with Kristin Chenowith (Angelina County)
2023-05-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Temple Theater on the AC campus, Lufkin, TX, United States
Emmy and Tony Award®-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth brings her soaring vocals to Lufkin for an incredible evening of live music! Best known for originating the role of Glinda in the Broadway musical Wicked, Chenoweth is a classically trained opera singer whose career spans film, television, voiceover, and stage. She’s portrayed notable roles in “Pushing Daisies” and Disney’s “Descendants”, and continues to perform to sold-out audiences across the world, including performances at Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall. For fans of musical theatre, film and television, this concert is NOT TO BE MISSED!

1st Annual Spring Fest (Sabine County)
2023-05-12 05:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Sabine County Expo Center, 2745 TX-184, Hemphill, TX, 75948, United States
Sabine County Area Go Texan and Sabine County Youth Foundation present the 1st Annual Spring Fest on May 12-13, 2023 at the Sabine County Expo Center.
Festivities include a BBQ cookoff, margarita competition, truck show, vendor booths, gun auction, prize drawings, giveaways, and live bands! Come join us for a fun-filled weekend and help support our local youth.
To enter a contest please contact Marc Griffin, Cindy Elliott, Marty Griffin, or any committee member.

Hudson Band Spring Concert (Angelina)
2023-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Temple Theater on the AC campus, Lufkin, TX, United States

Mary, Mary (Nacogdoches County)
2023-05-12 19:30 - 22:30 | 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.

Davy Crockett Festival (Houston County)
2023-05-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Davy Crockett Memorial Park, 617 Wells Street Crockett TX, Crockett, TX, 75835, United States
Davy Crockett Festival at Davy Crockett Memorial Park!
Vendor applications are open for the Davy Crockett Festival!
Saturday, May 13, 2023 – 10 am to 4 pm!
Local East Texas Musicians entertaining all day long at Davy Crockett Memorial Park!
Food trucks! All kinds of vendors to shop till ya drop!
