10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480, Free

Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  Starr Family Home Historic Site open for tours,

903-935-3044

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495

Free Admission

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM:  Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse,

Free Admission 903-938-2680

7:00 PM:  Blues Jams – Omar’s Band of Brothers, OS2, 903-938-7700

7:00 PM:  The Blue Frog Grill presents Frog n Dog with Robert

“Blind Dog” Cook, 903-923-9500

Friday, February 17

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480,

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495,

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  Starr Family Home Historic Site open for tours

903-935-3044

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM:  Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse

Free Admission 903-938-2680

6:30 PM:  DAZED will perform on the Main Stage in Downtown Jefferson

7:00 PM:  Mardi Gras Upriver, Jefferson, Doo Dah Parade,

www. Mardigrasupriver.com

9:00 PM:  OS2 Pub Presents Music in the Pub, Bobbie Oliver

903-938-7700

9:00 PM – 11:45 PM: Charlie’s Backyard Bar presents Windstorm

from Shreveport, LA, 903-263-8958

Saturday, February 18

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  Starr Family Home Historic Site open for tours

903-935-3044
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495

Free Admission.

11:00 AM:  Jeff Taylor Band will Perform on the Main Stage in

Downtown Jefferson

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM:  Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480

Free Admission

2:00 PM:  Mardi Gras Upriver, Jefferson, The Grand

Parade, www.mardigrasupriver.com

3:00 PM:  King of Cajun Jo-El Sonnier will perform on the Main Stage in

Downtown Jefferson

6:30 PM:  Cajun Tex Presents Robert “Blind Dog” Cook,

903-935-7719

7:00 PM:  Beatles Tribute Band-Me and My Monkey will perform

on the Main Stage in Downtown Jefferson

8:45 – 12:00 AM:  Charlie’s Backyard Bar presents MagniBrass Band

from New Orleans, LA, 903-263-8958

9:00 PM:  OS2 Pub Presents Music in the Pub with the

Goodtime Rounders, 903-938-7700

Sunday, February 19

12:00 PM:  The Night Hawk will perform on the Main Stage in

Downtown Jefferson

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM:  Starr Family Home Historic Site open for tours

903-935-3044

12:00 PM  Longhorn Barrels & Poles, Marshall City Arena

903-935-4504

2:00 PM:  Mardi Gras Upriver, Jefferson, The Children’s Parade

www.mardigrasupriver.com

Monday, February 20

6:00 PM:  Monday Night Jam – Along N. Washington

7:00 PM:  Marshall Symphony Orchestra, Icy Rene Simpson Soprano

and Keron Jackson Baritone will perform at ETBU Ornelas

Spiritual Life Center, 903-926-4413

7:00 PM:  Open Mic Night, Charlie’s Backyard Bar, 903–472-4050

Tuesday, February 21

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  T & P Depot Museum, 903-938-9495,

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  Starr Family Home Historic Site open for tours

903-935-3044

Wednesday, February 22

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  T & P Depot Museum, 903-938-9495

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  Starr Family Home Historic Site open for tours,

903-935-3044

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM:  Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse

Free Admission 903-938-2680

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM:  OS2 Pub Presents Boogie Woogie Wednesday

with Mary, Josh and Rodney, 903-938-7700

Thursday, February 23

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  T & P Depot Museum, 903-938-9495

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  Starr Family Home Historic Site open for tours

903-935-3044

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM:  Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse

Free Admission 903-938-2680

7:00 PM:  The Blue Frog Grill Presents Frog n Dog with Robert

“Blind Dog” Cook, 903-923-9500

7:00 PM:  Blues Jam – Omar’s Band of Brothers, OS2 Pub, 903-938-7700

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Starr Family Home Historic Site open for tours,

903-935-3044

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495. Free Admission

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse

Free Admission 903-938-2680

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM:  Marshall Convention and Visitor’s Bureau presents

Art in the Window featuring Eddie Ray Watson, 903-702-7777

6:00 PM: Central Perks, Meet the Orchestra with The Super Group

903-934-9902

7:00 PM: The Blue Frog Grill Presents Frog n Dog with Robert

“Blind Dog” Cook, 903-923-9500

7:00 PM – OS2 Pub Presents Blues Jam, Omar’s Band of

Brothers 903.938.7700

Friday, February 10

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Starr Family Home Historic Site open for tours

903-935-3044

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse

Free Admission 903-938-2680

6:30 PM:  Cajun Tex Presents Grady Lee, 903-935-7719

9:00 PM:  OS2 Pub Presents Music in the Pub, Robert “Blind Dog”

Cook, 903-938-7700

Saturday, February 11

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Starr Family Home Historic Site open for tours

903-935-3044
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495

Free Admission.

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480

Free Admission

1:00 PM: Main Street 2nd Saturday Art Party, 903-935-4414, $30

4:00 PM: Pineywoods Youth Rodeo Association, City Arena

903-938-8900

6:30 PM: Cajun Tex Presents Grant Massey, 903-935-7719

7:00 PM: Blue Frog Grill Presents Words and Voices

Bobbie Oliver, 903-923-9500

9:00 PM: OS2 Pub Presents Music in the Pub with Grady

Lee, 903-938-7700

Sunday, February 12

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Starr Family Home Historic Site open for tours

903-935-3044
4:00 PM: Pineywoods Youth Rodeo Association, City Arena

903-938-8900

Monday, February 13

6:00 PM: Monday Night Jam – Along N. Washington

7:00 PM: Open Mic Night, Charlie’s Backyard Bar, 903–472-4050

Tuesday, February 14

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Starr Family Home Historic Site open for tours

903-935-3044,

Wednesday, February 15

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Starr Family Home Historic Site open for tours

903-935-3044

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse

Free Admission 903-938-2680

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: OS2 Pub Presents Boogie Woogie Wednesday

with Anthony G. Parrish, 903-938-7700

Thursday, February 16

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Starr Family Home Historic Site open for tours

903-935-3044

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse

Free Admission 903-938-2680

7:00 PM: The Blue Frog Grill Presents Frog n Dog with Robert

“Blind Dog” Cook, 903-923-9500

7:00 PM: Blues Jam – Omar’s Band of Brothers, OS2 Pub.

903-938-7700

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480,

Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495. Free Admission

11:00 AM & 2:00 PM: Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse, Free

Admission 903-938-2680

6:30 PM:  Cajun Tex Grand Opening on Grand Ave. (Hwy 80), Bobbie

Oliver and Billy J. Morris Performing

9:00 PM – OS2 Pub Presents Music in the Pub – Buddy Flett, 903.938.7700

Saturday, February 4

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM:  1st Saturdays in Jefferson, Polk, Lafayette

and Austin and  Streets,  903-665-3733
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495. Free Admission.

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480,

Free Admission

9:00 PM: OS2 Pub Presents Music in the Pub, Good Times Rounders,

903-938-7700

Sunday, February 5

Noon: Longhorn Barrels & Poles, Marshall City Arena, 903-930-1095

Monday, February 6

6:00 PM: Monday Night Jam – Along N. Washington

7:00 PM: Open Mic Night, Charlie’s Backyard Bar, 903–472-4050

Tuesday, February 7

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495. Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480,

Free Admission

Wednesday, February 8

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495. Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480,

Free Admission

11:00 AM $ 2:00 PM: Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse, Free

Admission 903-938-2680

4:30 PM & 7:30 PM:  Piccadilly Circus, Marshall City Arena, tickets

available online at www.TheFunCircus.com

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: OS2 Pub Presents Boogie Woogie Wednesday

with Bobbie Oliver.  903-938-7700

Thursday, February 9

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495. Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480,

Free Admission

11:00 AM $ 2:00 PM: Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse, Free

Admission 903-938-2680

6:00 PM: Meet Your Orchestra – The Super Group in Concert, Central

Perks, 903.934.9902, Free Admission

6:30 PM: Frog n Dog Live Entertainment featuring Robert

“Blind Dog” Cook; 5 PM –  Dinner, 7:00 PM music.

Blue Frog Restaurant. 903- 923-9500

7:00 PM: Blues Jam – Omar’s Band of Brothers, OS2 Pub.  903-938-7700

Saturday, January 28

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495. Free Admission.

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480, Free Admission

9:00 PM: OS2 Pub Presents Music in the Pub, Robin “Blind Dog” Cook, 903-938-7700

6:00 PM: Charlie’s Backyard Bar, Stoney LaRue, 903-472-4050

Sunday, January 29

6 PM: Hymn Festival with Dr. Al Travis, Baker Auditorium, East Texas Baptist University. 903- 935-7963

Monday, January 30

6:00 PM: Monday Night Jam – Along N. Washington

7:00 PM: Open Mic Night, Charlie’s Backyard Bar,  903–472-4050

Tuesday, January 31

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495. Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480, Free Admission

Wednesday, February 1

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495. Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480, Free Admission

11:00 AM $ 2:00 PM: Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse, Free Admission 903-938-2680

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: OS2 Pub Presents Boogie Woogie Wednesday with Anthony G. Parrish.  903-938-7700

Thursday, February 2

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: T & P Depot Museum. 903-938-9495. Free Admission

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480, Free Admission

11:00 AM $ 2:00 PM: Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse, Free Admission 903-938-2680

6:30 PM: Frog n Dog Live Entertainment featuring Robert “Blind Dog” Cook; 5 PM – Dinner, 7:00 PM music. Blue Frog Restaurant. 903- 923-9500

7:00 PM: Blues Jam – Omar’s Band of Brothers, OS2 Pub.  903-938-7700

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480, Free Admission

10 AM – 4 PM: Starr Family State Historic Site

11:00 AM $ 2:00 PM: Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse, Free Admission 903-938-2680

6:30 PM: Frog n Dog  Live Entertainment featuring Blind Dog Cook; 5 PM – Dinner,  6:30 PM music.  Blue Frog Restaurant. 903- 923-9500

7:00 PM – OS2 Pub Presents Music in the Pub, Omar Shariff’s Band of

Brothers, 903.938.7700

Friday, January 20

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480, Free Admission

10 AM – 4 PM: Starr Family State Historic Site

11:00 AM $ 2:00 PM: Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse, Free Admission 903-938-2680

6:30 PM: Cajun Tex  Presents Grady Lee in Concert, 903-935-7719

7:00 PM: The L.A. Racing Pig Show, Marshall City Arena, CVB 903-702-7777

9:00 PM: OS2 Pub Presents Music in the Pub, Dan Garner,  903-938-7700

9:00 PM: Charlie’s Backyard Bar, Brian Martin  903–472-4050

Saturday, January 21

10 AM – 4 PM: Starr Family State Historic Site

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480, Free Admission

2:00 PM: The L.A. Racing Pig Show, Marshall City Arena, CVB 903-702-7777

9:00 PM: OS2 Pub Presents Music in the Pub, The Darby Warren Project,  903-938-7700

9:00 PM: Charlie’s Backyard Bar, Robert Stowell, 903-472-4050

Sunday, January 22

Noon – 4 PM: Starr Family State Historic Site

2:00 PM: The L.A. Racing Pig Show, Marshall City Arena, CVB 903-702-7777

Monday, January 23

6:00 PM: Monday Night Jam – Along N. Washington

Tuesday, January 24

10 AM – 4 PM: Starr Family State Historic Site

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480, Free Admission

Wednesday, January 25

10 AM – 4 PM: Starr Family State Historic Site

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480, Free Admission

11:00 AM $ 2:00 PM: Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse, Free Admission 903-938-2680

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: OS2 Pub Presents Boogie Woogie Wednesday with Robin Beach Black & Stanton Hoffman, call 903-938-7700

Thursday, January 26

10 AM – 4 PM: Starr Family State Historic Site

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Michelson Museum Open, 903-935-9480, Free Admission

11:00 AM $ 2:00 PM: Tour of Historic Harrison County Courthouse, Free Admission 903-938-2680

6:30 PM: Frog n Dog  Live Entertainment featuring Blind Dog Cook; 5 PM – Dinner,  6:30 PM music.  Blue Frog Restaurant. 903- 923-9500

The L.A. Racing Pig Show, a combination of audience antics mixed with piglets racing around a track, will be hosting several two hour performances in the Marshall City Arena beginning January 13.

“Audience participation is the key to the excitement of this family show” says Gary Dauer, owner and creator of the L.A. Racing Pig Show. “Friends and family love to take pictures and video as their loved ones perform before the crowd.  It’s an unforgettable experience for everyone” concluded Dauer.

The L.A. Racing Pig Show has been entertaining audiences for the last several years near Leader, Minnesota and other northwest Minnesota communities.  The two hour show involves audience participation, both from adults and children, that includes horse races (inflatable bumpers), redneck horseshoes using toilet seats, bubble gum contests, hoola hoops, sack races and other hilarious and interactive contests.

The L.A. Racing Pig Show will be in the Marshall City Arena, located at 3310 Poplar Street, with four shows on January 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 7 PM and a special Sunday matinee on January 22 at 2 PM.  Admission price is $5.00 per person age three and above.  There is no charge for children age two and under.  Tickets can be purchased at the arena two hours before show time on the scheduled dates.

Additional information about the L.A. Racing Pig Show is available from the Marshall Convention and Visitors Bureau by phoning 903-702-7777, at www.VisitMarshallTexas.org, or on Facebook.

HALF PRICE FOR MARSHALL RESIDENTS

ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4

In celebration of Marshall’s 25^th anniversary of Wonderland of Lights, Mayor Chris Paddie has arranged for the City of Marshall to host “Marshall In Wonderland” half price night on Wednesday, January 4 from 6 pm until 10 pm.

“We know that many volunteers and residents of Marshall have contributed to help Wonderland of Lights 25 year anniversary year be a tremendous success.  To express my appreciation and for the entire City Commission, we wanted to offer the community an opportunity to enjoy Wonderland’s activities at a special discounted savings” said Mayor Paddie.  “Anyone that has a driver’s license with a Marshall address, a student ID for any Marshall school, or if they present a water bill from the City of Marshall can enjoy the activities at a 50% savings” Paddie concluded.

All activities except carriage rides and snow globe pictures are included in the Marshall in Wonderland Wednesday night event.  Ice skating sessions will be at 6 pm and 8 pm and the cost is only $6.00 with the proper ID.  The children’s rink price will be $3.00; rides on World’s Largest Rocking Horse, $2.50; Marshall Mountain, $2.00; and the Giant Snowman bounce house, $2.50.

Tickets for rides and attractions can be purchased at ticket booths near the courthouse or at the Visitors Center location at 301 N. Washington.  The proper ID must be shown at the time of the ticket purchase.

There is no cost to enjoy the synchronized light and sound show that begins at 6 PM with shows on the half hour though 10 PM. While Marshall Night is only on January 4, the Wonderland of Lights festival is continuing daily through Sunday, January 8.

Wonderland of Lights is being co-produced by Z Group and the Marshall Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Information about the festival is available at www.VisitMarshallTexas.org, calling 903-702-7777, or on Facebook.

MARSHALL, TX – November 1, 2011 – With more than 125,000 visitors expected to attend this
year’s Wonderland of Lights Festival between November 23 and January 1, organizers have
announced a new way to play at the annual holiday tradition.

Between now and November 22, the public can purchase a $25 unlimited day pass to
Wonderland of Lights attractions including ice skating at the Samsung Rinks, rides on the
double-decker English bus, Marshall Express train, Toboggan Mountain, world’s largest rocking
horse and a photo at the Capital One Snow Globe. Plus, day-pass holders will enjoy a priority
“boarding-pass” which greatly reduces waiting times in line.

Advance sales of the Wonderland Day Pass are on sale now at www.VisitMarshallTexas.org and
are valid for any day during the 40-day festival. The passes may also be purchased in person at
the offices of the Marshall Convention & Visitors Bureau, 213 West Austin. However, festival
organizers remind the public that they must be bought prior to November 22. There is no limit
to the amount of days or passes that may be purchased.

“The 25th anniversary of the Wonderland of Lights Festival is going to be awesome,” according
to John Arend, president of Z Group Communications, co-producer of the festival. “We listened
to the public and are happy to provide this option which represents a daily retail value of $100
per person.”

The Wonderland of Lights Festival kicks off in just three weeks and festival organizers are busy
preparing for the largest crowds in decades. On opening night alone, November 23, the
festivities will be televised live to more than 100,000 people on all major networks. Admission
to the festival is free, which includes the Wonderland Experience synchronized light shows at
the historic courthouse, Santa’s Workshop, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen and twice-nightly live shows on
Telegraph Park stage. In addition, there will be more than 750 different ticketed attractions
ranging in price from $3 for rides on the Marshall Express Trackless Train to $15 for an all-day
bracelet at the Wonderland Toboggan Mountain.

Additional information on the 25th anniversary of the Wonderland of Lights Festival is available
by visiting www.VisitMarshallTexas.org, by calling (903) 702-7777 or fans can follow on
Facebook.

Festival Organizers Seeking Images Of Wonderland’s Past

For many of the people who call Marshall home, the annual Wonderland of Lights Festival is a family tradition. And, with the festival celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, many of the children who visited the first festival have children of

their own who are counting the days until November 23rd when the festivities begin.

To honor all of those who have contributed to making Wonderland of Lights one of the most well-known holiday festivals in the country, as well as generations of Marshall residents, organizers of the event are planning displays which showcase photographs taken at the festival

over the past 25 years.

The Marshall Convention & Visitors Bureau is inviting the public to share their pictorial memories taken during past Wonderland’s, according to John Arend, president of Z Group Communications, co-producer of the 25th anniversary of the Wonderland of Lights Festival.

Those interested in submitting photos can email them to wonderland@VisitMarshallTexas.org or bring them to the offices of the Marshall Convention & Visitors Bureau, 213 West Austin, prior to November 10. Originals will be scanned and returned.

“A quarter-century is a long time,” Arend said. “We’re hoping to receive thousands of photos which will help us to share the joy which takes place during this special time of year with the world. After all, it’s not the Christmas lights that you remember, it’s the light in the children’s eyes that lasts forever in our memories.”

Additional information on the 25th anniversary of the Wonderland of Lights Festival is available by visiting www.VisitMarshallTexas.org, by calling (903) 702-7777 or fans can follow on Facebook.