Community Calendar

Bringing four area legends, Trey Johnson, Jason Helms, Wes Jeans, and Donnie Dotson, together for one unforgettable night. Together, these accomplished artists form a powerhouse lineup delivering an evening of exceptional musicianship, unforgettable performances, and authentic East Texas music.

Join us for the 4th Annual Passion for Purple Luncheon as East Texas comes together during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to support survivors, raise awareness, and strengthen our community. This year’s featured speaker is Melissa Dohme-Hill, a domestic-violence survivor, advocate, and executive director of Hands Across the Bay. The event centers on raising awareness and supporting the work of the Family Crisis Center of East Texas.

Tickets are $50 per person, or $500 for a reserved table of eight.

For additional information, the flyer lists Mallory Harris at 936-639-1681 or MHarris@fccet.com.

🦖 Jurassic Quest is coming to Shreveport, LA! 🦕

From October 9, 2026 – October 11, 2026, families can experience North America’s largest and most realistic traveling dinosaur experience at the Shreveport Convention Center!

Get up close with massive, life-size dinosaurs, including a 60-foot Spinosaurus, 80-foot Apatosaurus, and gigantic T. rex. Explore Ancient Oceans featuring incredible prehistoric marine life and journey into the Frozen Frontier to discover fascinating Ice Age animals.

Families can also enjoy interactive Raptor Training, baby dinosaur meet-and-greets, dinosaur rides, fossil digs, science activities, crafts, build stations, bounce houses, games, and more!

💙 Sensory & Mobility Friendly: Join us Saturday from 8:00–9:00 AM for a quieter, more accessible experience designed for guests with sensory sensitivities and mobility needs.

📍 Shreveport Convention Center
📅 October 9–11, 2026
🎟️ Tickets available now! https://www.jurassicquest.com/events/3KG45C

Bring your friends to take on challengers in a lights-out after hours full-on Nerf battle! Bring your own gun, and we’ll supply the ammo.

SFA Gardens to host fall plant sale

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host
its annual Fabulous Fall Festival Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center in historic Nacogdoches.

The sale will feature an array of hard-to-find, “Texas-tough” plants, like east Texas native plants, and pollinator-friendly selections. Expect to find great shrubs, like azaleas, and trees, including Japanese maples and more. A list of all available plants will be posted on the SFA Gardens website two weeks before the sale.

This very popular event helps to fund the staff salaries and the daily operations of SFA Gardens. The areas under the SFA Gardens umbrella include Mast Arboretum, Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden, Gayla Mize Garden and Kingham Children’s Garden. Visiting the gardens is free, and the trials are open to the public every day from dawn to dusk.

Parking will be available at SFA’s Janice A. Pattillo Early Childhood Research Center, located at 2428 Raguet St. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and bring a wagon for their plants.

For more information and a list of available plants, call (936) 468-4404 or visit sfasu.edu/sfagardens.

Find plants with colorful blooms like this bright daylily ‘Desert Flame’ pictured here.

🦖 Jurassic Quest is coming to Shreveport, LA! 🦕

From October 9, 2026 – October 11, 2026, families can experience North America’s largest and most realistic traveling dinosaur experience at the Shreveport Convention Center!

Get up close with massive, life-size dinosaurs, including a 60-foot Spinosaurus, 80-foot Apatosaurus, and gigantic T. rex. Explore Ancient Oceans featuring incredible prehistoric marine life and journey into the Frozen Frontier to discover fascinating Ice Age animals.

Families can also enjoy interactive Raptor Training, baby dinosaur meet-and-greets, dinosaur rides, fossil digs, science activities, crafts, build stations, bounce houses, games, and more!

💙 Sensory & Mobility Friendly: Join us Saturday from 8:00–9:00 AM for a quieter, more accessible experience designed for guests with sensory sensitivities and mobility needs.

📍 Shreveport Convention Center
📅 October 9–11, 2026
🎟️ Tickets available now! https://www.jurassicquest.com/events/3KG45C

🦖 Jurassic Quest is coming to Shreveport, LA! 🦕

From October 9, 2026 – October 11, 2026, families can experience North America’s largest and most realistic traveling dinosaur experience at the Shreveport Convention Center!

Get up close with massive, life-size dinosaurs, including a 60-foot Spinosaurus, 80-foot Apatosaurus, and gigantic T. rex. Explore Ancient Oceans featuring incredible prehistoric marine life and journey into the Frozen Frontier to discover fascinating Ice Age animals.

Families can also enjoy interactive Raptor Training, baby dinosaur meet-and-greets, dinosaur rides, fossil digs, science activities, crafts, build stations, bounce houses, games, and more!

💙 Sensory & Mobility Friendly: Join us Saturday from 8:00–9:00 AM for a quieter, more accessible experience designed for guests with sensory sensitivities and mobility needs.

📍 Shreveport Convention Center
📅 October 9–11, 2026
🎟️ Tickets available now! https://www.jurassicquest.com/events/3KG45C

Turn up the volume and get ready to relive the soundtrack of a generation.

Voices of Rock brings together powerhouse vocalists and musicians to celebrate some of the greatest rock songs ever recorded. From arena anthems and unforgettable ballads to the songs that defined road trips, high school dances, and summer nights, this concert is packed with music you'll know from the very first note.

Whether you're a lifelong rock fan or simply love great live music, you'll find yourself singing along, sharing memories, and rediscovering the songs that helped shape a generation.

Gather your friends, dust off your favorite concert memories, and get ready for an evening of classic rock energy.

SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH - 329 E Main, Downtown Nacogdoches - Cole Art Center @ the Old Opera House
SFA Friends of the Visual Arts (FVA) hosts their largest annual fundraiser - The 12x12 - each year in support of student scholarships and grants. All funds raised go toward assisting students currently enrolled in the School of Art on the SFASU campus in Nacogdoches, Texas. The 2026 - 12x12 is our 17th annual event. Please join us, Saturday, November 7th, in downtown Nacogdoches for an evening of silent auctioning of 120 original art works by professional artists, graduate and undergraduate SFA art majors as well as local artists. This is a wonderful way to collect original art while supporting students.
Food and beverages will be served during the event.
Doors open at 6pm. Bidding ends at 7:30pm.

Step into the heart of classic country with Shenandoah, a band whose timeless hits and storytelling have defined generations. Known for songs like “Two Dozen Roses” and “Church on Cumberland Road,” their signature blend of rich harmonies and emotional depth creates an unforgettable live experience filled with nostalgia, authenticity, and Southern soul.