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Weekend Entertainment December 12, 2013 – December 15, 2013

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Marion County Chamber of CommerceDecember 11, 2013

Jefferson Texas offers a variety of great activities for locals and visitors. Check out “our” list of ideas including information on a variety of restaurants, tours, museums and other great activities. From karaoke and live bands to carriage rides, boat rides, and train rides. Jefferson is a great place to be this weekend.

Christmas Parade

Jefferson’s Old Fashioned Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 14th: Line-up – 1:00pm; Parade Begins: 2:00pm

Contact/Location:

Parade route begins at Lion’s Park, travels to Market St., then to Austin St., on to Walnut St., up Lafayette St., to Vale St., and back up Henderson St. to Lion’s Park.

For more information or questions contact: Marion County Chamber of Commerce (903) 665-2762 or www.jefferson-texas.com

Texas Tumbleweed Christmas Cowboy Gathering

Christmas Tumbleweed

*Produced by: East Texas Performing Arts*

Saturday, December 14 @ 5:00pm & 8:00pm

Featuring: Derek Anderson Duncan, The Texas Tumbleweed with Miss Teona Hall, The Bear Creek Boys, Sarah Griffin & Shane Mathews, Cowboy Poetry, Swingin’ Country Music, Heart Touching Gospel Music, Blue Grass Pickin’ & singin’, All with a Christmas Theme

Tickets:

Call (925) 497-3915 or purchase online @ www.ETXPA.org

Location & Contact:

Jefferson Transportation Center 305 W. Austin St.  Contact: (903) 665-3733

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

A Live Radio Play performed by: “The Excelsior Theater Players”

Christmas Candle Light Performances

  • Friday, December 13th @ 7:30pm
  • Saturday, December  14th @ 1:00pm & 7:30pm

Pricing:

  • Reserved Seating: Rows A-D $15.00; Rows E-F $8.00

Location & Contact:

Jefferson Playhouse – Corner of Market & Henderson

PHONE: (903) 665-2513 or purchase online @  www.theexcelsiorhouse.com

31st Annual Candelight Tour of Homes

Presented by: Historic Jefferson Foundation

Events:

  • Keasler-Blair Haus, Kennedy Manor, The Rock Cottage, Baby Boomer Retro House
  • Thursday, December 12th – 3:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Friday, December 13th – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Saturday, December 14th – 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Pricing:

Adults: $20.00; Children under 10: $2.00

Location & Contact:

Candlelight Headquarters: Murphy Building, 116 W. Austin St (903) 665-7064   www.historicjeffersonfoundation.com

Headquarter Hours/Days: Thursday 1:00pm – 6:00pm; Friday & Saturday 1:00pm – 7:30pm

Christmas Candelight Concerts

First United Methodist Church: (3 – 7) Performances each day

  • Thursday & Friday: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Saturday: 2:00pm – 8:00pm

Location & Contact:

Concert Performance Location: 305 Henderson St., Jefferson, Texas 75657 (903) 665-7064

Ask for a schedule when you purchase your Candlelight Tour Home tickets or pick-up a schedule @ Marion County Chamber of Commerce, 101 N. Polk St.

Historic Jefferson Railway

“Rail Of Lights Christmas Train”

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Open Thursday – Sunday December 05, 2013 – December 22, 2013

Thursday @ 7:00pm; Friday @ 7:00pm, & 8:00pm; Saturday @ 7:00pm, 8:00pm, & 9:00pm; Sunday @ 6:00pm

Pricing:

First Class Enclosed Car: $18.00 plus applicable sales tax

Open Air Coach Car: $15.00 plus applicable sales tax

Lap Children ride free

Location:

Jefferson Depot, 400 E. Austin, St., Jefferson, Texas 75657

Contact:

(866) 398-2038 or www.jeffersonrailway.com

DIAMOND “B” FRANCHISE

Franchise

 Restaurant Hours

Wednesday & Thursday  11:00am- 9:00pm;  Friday – Sunday  11:00am – 2:00 am

Events

  • Thursday December 12: “Karaoke” from 6:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Friday, December 13: “Lady Chazz & The Tramps”  9:00pm – 1:00am ($5.00 Cover)
  • Saturday, December 14: “Teazur” 9:00pm – 1:00am ($5.00 Cover)

Location & Contact

124 E. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-9200 Web www.diamondbfranchise.com

Tables Set in Memories and More

Memories & More

New Restaurant Hours:

Monday – Tuesday 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Thursday – Saturday 5:00pm – 10:00pm 

Closed: Wednesday & Sunday

Dinner Specials Friday & Saturday night

  • Monday – Thursday: “Dinner Music” 5:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Friday, December 13: “TBA”
  • Saturday, December 14: “Closed for Private Party” 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location & Contact

121 W. Austin St.; (903) 665-8203 or (903) 748-6616 www.memoriesandmorerestaurant.com

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THE KNIGHT LIGHT THEATER & WINE TAVERN

Restaurant Hours:

Thursday & Friday 11:00am – 10:00pm;  Saturday 12:00pm – Midnight

  • Thursday, December 12: “TBA” 4:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Friday, December 13:  “TBA”  4:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Saturday, December 14: “TBA”  11:00am – 12:00am

Wine Tastings all day: Lunch & Dinner

KnightLight Theater Wine Tavern

Location & Contact Info

202 N. Walnut St. Jefferson, TX 75657    (903) 665-8546  www.knightlighttheater.com   Richard@knightlight.com

AUNTIE SKINNER’S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT

Auntie Skinners

 Restaurant Hours

Sunday-Thursday  11:00am- Close; Friday & Saturday  11:00am – 1:30 am

Events

  • Friday, December 13: “Karaoke” @  8:00pm – 12:00am
  • Saturday, December 14: “Anxious” @  8:00pm – 1:00am (cover)

Location & Contact

107 W. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657    (903) 665-7121     www.auntie-skinners.com

THE CORK YARD

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Restaurant Hours

Sunday: 11:00am – 11:00pm

Monday: 11:00am – 11:00pm – 1/2 price wine

Wednesday: 11:00am – 11:00pm

Thursday: 11:00am – 11:00pm – Local discount

Friday & Saturday – 11:00am – midnight

Events

  • Thursday December 12: “Fax Thomas” 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Friday, December 13: “Black Smith” 7:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Saturday, December 14: “Lane Rodgers” 7:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Sunday, December 15: “Sunday Football” All Day!
  • Monday, December 16: “Monday Night Football”

 Location & Contact Info

122 E. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657   (903)665-8500     www.jeffersoncorkyard.com

 

 LONE STAR CARRIAGE COMPANY OF JEFFERSON

Horse drawn carriage

 Hours

Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday until Christmas (weather permitting)

*Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day*

*Closed New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day*

Services

  • Day Tours Available & after 5:30pm – Christmas Light Rides Only
  • 30 minute rides past beautifully decorated homes & businesses while listening to Christmas music and Sleigh Bells on the horses
  • Warm blankets will be provided.
  • Historical tours of Jefferson by horse carriage Mule Drawn Wagon specializing in Historical Tours, Romantic Rides, Weddings,       Special Events
  • Departs from corner of Austin & Market (across from the Jefferson Historical Museum)

Location & Contact

Call for reservations (903) 926-8216 www.jeffersontexascarriage.com

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HOUSE OF THE SEASONS HISTORIC HOME TOUR

 Tour Schedule

  • Tours are by appointment Daily @ 11:00am
  • Call to confirm tour dates and  times ($10.00 per person)
  • Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and December 26, New Years Eve, New Years Day and January 2nd

Location & Contact

409 S. Alley Jefferson, TX 75657    (903) 665-8000    www.houseoftheseasons.com

THE GROVE HAUNTED HISTORIC HOME TOUR

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Tour Schedule

  • Saturday tour @ 2:00pm * By appointment
  • Sunday tour @ 11:00am * By appointment

Call to confirm tour dates and times 

Ticket Pricing:

  • $6.00 per person

Location & Contact

405 Moseley Jefferson, TX 75657   (903) 665-8018    www.thegrove-jefferson.com

SINGLETON’S VIRGINIA CROSS HISTORIC HOME TOUR

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Closed  December 14, 2013

Tour Hours

  • Saturdays @ 1:00pm
  • Call for reservations & additional tour dates and times

Ticket Pricing:

  • $7.00 per person

Location & Contact

401 Soda St. Jefferson, TX 75657   (903) 665-3938 or (214) 725-6232

Historic Jefferson Ghost Walk

Ghost Walk

  • Every Friday & Saturday @ 8:00pm
  • For More Information and Additional Tours: (903) 665-6289

 Pricing:

$12.00 Per person

 Location:

The Corner of Austin St. & Vale St.  www.jeffersonghostwalk.com

Excelsior House Courtyard with Fountain

EXCELSIOR HOUSE HOTEL & JAY GOULD RAILCAR TOUR

 Hotel Tour Hours:

  • Monday-Sunday tours, 1:00pm & 2:00pm ($8.00 per person)

Jay Gould Railcar:

  • Monday-Sunday tours, 10:00am, 1:00pm & 2:00pm ($5.00 per person)

Location & Contact

211 W. Austin Jefferson, TX 75657    (903) 665-2513 Call to confirm tour times    www.theexcelsiorhouse.com

Scarlett Ohara and Rhett Butler

SCARLETT O’ HARDY’S “GONE WITH THE WIND” MUSEUM

Celebrating 15 Years!

Hours & Pricing –

  • Thursday – Saturday: 10am –  5:00 pm (Please call to confirm hours)
  • Sunday – Wednesday: *by appointment*
  • Adults – $3.00; Children 12 & under – $1.00

Location & Contact:

408 Taylor St. at Main Jefferson, TX 75657    (903)665-1939

Outdoor view of Jefferson museum

Jefferson Historical Museum and

R.D. Moses T & P Model Railway Exhibit

 Museum: Hours & Pricing

  • Daily 9:30am-4:30pm
  • 6-12 yrs –$3.00; 13-17 yrs – $4.00;  18-61 – $7.00;  62 & Over – $5.00

Busy town street in model train scene

 Located behind the Jefferson Historical Museum

Model Railroad Depot: Hours & Pricing

  • Monday – Thursday: 11:00am & 2:00pm
  • Friday – Saturday: 9:30am – 4:30pm
  • Sunday: 12:30pm-4:30pm
  • 5 & Younger…Free, Youth (6-12) – $3.00,    Teen (13-17) – $4.00   Adult (18-61) – $7.00,    Senior Citizen (62&up) – $5.00
  • School Groups Welcome

Location & Contact

223 W. Austin Jefferson, TX 75657   (903) 665-2775 www.jeffersonmuseum.com

People holding the fish they caught on Billy Carter's tour

BILLY CARTER’S GO-DEVIL TOURS ON CADDO LAKE

Johnson’s Ranch in Uncertain, TX   (903) 789-3213 Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *by appointment*

www.caddoguideservice.com

People in boat on Caddo Lake

CADDO OUTBACK BACKWATER TOURS

 Personalized Tours of Caddo Lake

1869 Pine Island Rd Karnack, TX 75661   (903) 789-3384 Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *by appointment*

www.caddolaketours.com

Riverboat tour going under bridge

TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS

Adults:   $8.00 + tax        Children under 12yrs $5.00 + tax

 Tour Hours

  • Tuesday – Friday: 12:00pm & 2:00pm By appointment
  • Saturday:    10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, & 4:00pm By appointment
  • All Tours times are Weather Permitting
  • Closed: Sunday & Monday

Location & Contact

 

200 Bayou Jefferson, TX 75657     (903) 665-2222     www.jeffersonbayoutours.com

THE GRACEFUL GHOST PADDLEWHEEL

STEAMBOAT ON CADDO LAKE

 Graceful Ghost Paddle-Wheel Steamboat on the water

Tours & Hours

March Through December 31

  • Open Wednesday Through Friday,  With Tours Scheduled At: 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 4:00pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm and 6:00pm
  • Currently Docked @ Big Pines Lodge
  • Pontoon Boat Tours – Daily by reservation ($20.00 per person)
  • Sorry, We Are Closed On Mondays and Tuesdays, Except Holidays.
  • During Holidays, We Will Remain Open For The Entire Holiday Period
  • Call for Steamboat & Gator Park Packages, reservations and additional tours

Tickets:

Ticket Booth Located across from Big Pines

Location & Contact

757 Pine Island Road Karnack, Texas 75661 Docked at Big Pines Lodge; Ticket booth across from Big Pines     (903) 679-3020  www.gracefulghost.com

Front view of the Library

JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY

 Hours

Closed for Thanksgiving

  • FREE Internet Access
  • Monday-Thursday @ 10:00am-6:00pm
  • Friday @ 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Saturday, @ 10:00am-3:00pm
  • Closed: Sundays

Location & Contact

301 W. Lafayette Jefferson, TX 75657    (903) 665-8911     www.jeffersoncarnegielibrary.com

Additional Visitor & Tour Information Marion County Chamber of Commerce 101 N. Polk St. Jefferson, Texas 75657 Open Monday – Friday 10AM to 5PM Open Saturday 11:00AM to 4:00PM  Closed Sunday     (903) 665-2672     www.jefferson-texas.com        jeffersontx1@att.net   A

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