Weekend Entertainment December 26 thru December 31, 2013

Merry Christmas from the Marion County Chamber of Commerce in Jefferson Texas.

HISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY “RAIL OF LIGHTS CHRISTMAS TRAIN”

“Antique Narrow Gauge Train Ride”

Open Thursday December 26^th – Sunday, December 29th

Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.; Friday @ 7:00 p.m.; Saturday @ 7:00 p.m.;

Sunday @ 7:00 p.m. & Tuesday, New Year’s Eve @ 7:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

*New Year’s Eve Train Rides Complete with a Fantastic Fireworks Show!*

First Class Enclosed Coach:  $18.00 plus applicable sales tax

Open Air Coach:  $15.00 + tax, Lap Children ride free

Location:  Jefferson Depot, 400 E. Austin St.

Information:  (866) 398-2038 www.jeffersonrailway.com

JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY

Tuesday, December 31:  “New Year’s Ever Party” @ 8:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Dress is:  Jefferson Chic (after five).  Tickets:  $40.00 per person

Seating is limited – Advance Purchase is suggested.

Door Prizes, Heavy Hors d’ oeuvres, Setups & BYOB!

Tickets can be purchased at the Library.  Call:  (903) 665-8911

MEMORIES & MORE

New Restaurant Hours:  Monday & Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p. m.

Closed:  Tuesday, December 24^th – Thursday, December 26th

Monday – Thursday:    “Dinner Music” @ 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Friday, December 27:      “Thomas Keys” @ 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 28:  “Thomas Keys” @ 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 31:  “New Year’s Eve Special Dinner” @ 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

With “Thomas Keys” @ 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Location:  121 W. Austin St.

(903) 665-8203 or (903) 748-6616  www.memoriesandmorerestaurant.com

THE KNIGHTLIGHT THEATER & WINE TAVERN

Restaurant Hours:

Thursday & Friday @ 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; Saturday @ 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Thursday, December 26: “TBA”

Friday, December 27: “TBA”  4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 28:  “TBA”  11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Tuesday, December 31:  “New Year’s Eve Party” @ 8:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Dress Disco!  Prize for Best Dressed!  DJ music with Adam Ross.

Champagne served in a free souvenir wine glass, Blackeyed Peas & Cabbage.

$12.00 – Individual & $20.00 – Per Couple

Wine tastings all day, lunch & dinner.

Location:  202 N. Walnut St.  (903) 665-8546

www.knightlighttheater.com ; Richard@knightlighttheater.com

DIAMOND “B” FRANCHISE

Restaurant Hours:  Wednesday & Thursday @ 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Friday – Sunday @ 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Thursday, December 26 :  “Karaoke” @ 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Friday, December 27:   “Ryan Reid & Thildon Gillum” @ 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. $5.00 Cover

Saturday, December 28:   “Dazed” @ 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m $5.00 Cover.

(903) 665-9200  www.diamondbfranchise.com

AUNTIE SKINNER’S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT

Restaurant Hours:  Sunday-Thursday @ 11:00 a.m.-Close,

Friday & Saturday @ 11:00 a.m.-1:30 a.m.

Friday, December 27:       “Karaoke” @ 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Saturday, December 28:   “TBA” @ 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. (Cover)

Location:  107 W. Austin St.  (903) 665-7121  www.auntie-skinners.com

THE CORK YARD

Restaurant Hours:

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday @  11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday @ 11:00 noon – 12:00 a.m.

Monday – 1/2 price wine; Thursday – Local discount

Friday Dinner Special – Prime Rib

Friday, December 27:  “TBA” @ 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 28:  “TBA” @ 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (No Cover)

Sunday, December 29:  “Sunday Football”  All Day!

Monday, December 30:  “Monday Night Football”

Tuesday, December 31:  “New Year’s Eve Party” @ 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Bring a White Elephant Gift and join in the fun! Call:  (903) 665-8500

*The Cork Yard will be closed New Year’s Day to spend time with their families.

Location:  122 E. Austin St.  (903)665-8500   www.jeffersoncorkyard.com

HISTORIC JEFFERSON GHOST WALK

Friday & Saturday @ 8:00 p.m. (12.00 per person)

Location:  Corner of Austin & Vale St.

Information & Additional Tours:  (903) 665-6289 www.jeffersonghostwalk.com

LONE STAR CARRIAGE COMPANY OF JEFFERSON

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – All Day

*Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day*

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

Day Tours Available & After 5:30 p.m. – 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 and Mule Drawn

Wagon specializing in Historical Tours, Romantic Rides, Weddings, Special Events

Departs from corner of Austin & Market (across from the Jefferson Historical Museum)

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

THE GROVE HAUNTED HISTORIC HOME TOUR

405 Moseley St.

Saturdays @ 2:00 p.m.: *By appointment*

Sundays @ 11:00 a.m. *By appointment*

Call to confirm tour dates and times ($6.00 per person)

(903) 665-8018  www.thegrove-jefferson.com

HOUSE OF THE SEASONS HISTORIC HOME TOUR

409 S. Alley

Daily @ 11:00 a.m.  ($10.00 per person) *By appointment*

(903) 665-8000  www.houseoftheseasons.com

SINGLETON’S VIRGINIA CROSS HISTORIC HOME TOUR

401 Soda St.

Saturdays @ 1:00 p.m.  ($7.00 per person) Call for additional dates & times

(903) 665-3938 or (214) 725-6232

EXCELSIOR HOUSE HOTEL & JAY GOULD RAILCAR TOUR

211 W. Austin

Hotel Tours:  Monday-Sunday @ 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Jay Gould Railcar Tours:  Monday-Sunday

@ 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Excelsior House Tour – $8.00 Jay Gould Railcar Tour – $5.00

(903) 665-2513 Call to confirm tour times   www.theexcelsiorhouse.com

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

408 Taylor St. at Main

Thursday – Saturday:    10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Please call to confirm hours)

Sunday – Wednesday:  *By appointment*  “Celebrating 15 years!”

Adults – $3.00; Children 12 & under – $1.00 (903)665-1939

JEFFERSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM

223 W. Austin

Daily @ 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

6-12 yrs – $3.00; 13-17 yrs – $4.00; 18-61 – $7.00; 62 & Over – $5.00

R.D. MOSES T & P MODEL RAILWAY

223 W. Austin (Located behind the Jefferson Historical Museum)

Monday-Thursday @ 11:00 & 2:00 p.m.

Friday-Saturday @ 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sunday @ 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

(903) 665-2775   www.jeffersonmuseum.com

CADDO OUTBACK BACKWATER TOURS

Personalized Tours of Caddo Lake

1869 Pine Island Rd, Karnack, TX  75661

Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *By appointment*

(903) 789-3384  www.caddolaketours.com

TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS – *Closed for the Season*

Tuesday – Friday:  12:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Saturday:  10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Adults:  $8.00, Children under 12:  $5.00

Closed: Sunday & Monday

200 Bayou, Jefferson, TX

(903) 665-2222      www.jeffersonbayoutours.com

BILLY CARTER’S GO-DEVIL TOURS ON CADDO LAKE

Location:  Johnson’s Ranch in Uncertain, TX

Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *By appointment*

(903) 789-3213  www.caddoguideservice.com

THE GRACEFUL GHOST

PADDLEWHEEL STEAMBOAT ON CADDO LAKE

Graceful Ghost Paddlewheel Steamboat – *Closed for the Season*

OPEN:  Wednesday – Sunday; Closed:  Monday & Tuesday

Pontoon Boat Tours – Daily by reservation   ($20.00 per person)

10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Call for Steamboat & Gator Park Packages

Location:  756 Pine Island Road, Karnack, Texas  75661

Docked @ Big Pines Lodge; Ticket booth across from Big Pines

Call for reservations & additional tours  (903) 679-3020    www.gracefulghost.com

JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY

301 W. Lafayette

Monday-Thursday @ 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Friday @ 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday,  @ 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Closed:  Sundays

*Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve:  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

*Closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day*

(903) 665-8911   Free internet access

www.jeffersoncarnegielibrary.com

Additional Visitor & Tour Information:

Marion County Chamber of Commerce

101 N. Polk St.   Jefferson, Texas  75657

(903) 665-2672   www.jefferson-texas.com

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