What's going on in East Texas this weekend? August 8-11

Here's your weekly list of some of the fun and entertaining things there are to do around East Texas this weekend.

Athens:

Annie Get Your Gun marks the 25th anniversary of the Henderson County Performing Arts Center youth summer musical program.? Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and she manages to support her little brother and sisters by selling the game she hunts. When she's discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. The Henderson County Performing Arts Center can be reached at 903-675-3908. Show schedule: Thursday, August 8 at 7:00pm, Friday Aug 9 at 7:30pm, and Saturday, August 10 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm. Click here to buy tickets. 400 Gibson Road, Athens.

Canton;

Lewis Auto Show Swap Meet - August 9-11. Cars, trucks, tools, etc. for sale. Free admission. Lewis First Monday Grounds, 4500 Pavilion on Hwy 19. For more info, call 903-567-6762.

Longview:

At ArtsView Children's Theater - The Knight the Castle Rocked. Friday at 7:00pm, Saturday at 2:00pm and 7pm. Click here for tickets.

Gladewater:

Main Street Art Stroll - 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the historic downtown Antique District. Artists will have their works displayed and some will be demonstrating their talents as well. Please be sure to save the date for this amazing event. There will be plenty of free parking, refreshments will be served, and entertainment will be provided. What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than strolling the Antique District admiring the works of local and regional artisans and enjoying everything The Antique Capital of East Texas has to offer. Call 903-844-9240 or email gladewaterartstroll@gmail.com.

Henderson:

Annual Sacred Harp Singing - Second Sunday and Saturday before?East Texas Convention?146th Annual?Henderson Civic Center, 1005 Hwy 64 West, Henderson, Texas. More info: Robert Vaughn, (903) 863-5379.

Ben Wheeler:

Moore's Store - 1551 FM 279 903-833-5100 -8/9 Kyle Bennett Band (Country/Southern Rock/Texas Country) ? *9 p.m. stage - $10 advanced tickets available at Outhousetickets.com or $15 at the door

Moore's Store - 8/10 Cody Riley Band (Country) ? *9 p.m. stage $7 advanced tickets available at Outhousetickets.com or $10 at the door.

The Forge Bistro:? 8/8 Patrick James Freden 8/9 Heather Little & Matt Fisher 8/10 Matt Dunn - 903.833.5970 - 1610 FM 279.

Tyler:

Lago del Pino - August 9 - Max Stalling - Max Stalling's style is modern with a vintage feel. Music begins at 8:00 p.m.

Lago del Pino - Buggaboo - August 10 - Direct from Austin, Texas, Buggaboo is an americana/swamp band. Tickets at the door or at Outhousetickets.com. Music starts at 8:00pm.

Stanley's Famous BBQ: Thursday- Stefan and the C-otters. 7pm-10pm. Friday? at 9pm - T Bird & The Breaks (funk and soul music) $10 cover.

Mineola:

Casting call for extras for "Big Foot Wars" will be at: The Train Depot, 115 E. Front St. (Hwy. 69), Mineola, TX 75773 - Sunday from 2PM - 6PM - All ages welcome. More Info: https://www.facebook.com/BigfootWars

Mineola Music on the Streets Saturday August 10? & Every Saturday thru Fall.
http://mineola.com/visitors/attractions/musiconthestreets.html

List of area farmers markets is found here. Go get some fresh produce and support your local farmers!

Did we miss anything? Send events to WhereYouLive@kltv.com.

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Source: http://canton.kltv.com/news/arts-culture/207141-whats-going-east-texas-weekend-august-8-11

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