Weekend Entertainment December 5, 2013 – December 8,2013

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.

Strutters’ Stuff Your Stocking “Holiday Bazaar”

*Support the Jefferson Strutters*

Saturday, December 7 @ 9:00am – 3:00pm

Get all your Christmas shopping done in one place!

Sale items from Strutters & Vendors; Door Prizes

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

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

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

Christmas Candle Light Performances

• Friday, December 6th & 7th @ 7:30pm

• Saturday, December 7th & 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 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 5th & 12th from 3:00pm – 7:00pm
• Friday, December 6th & 13th @ from 5:00pm – 9:00pm
• Saturday, December 7th & 14th from 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:

Location of Concert is 305 Henderson St.

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.

 The Art Event @ Bayou Bakery & Cafe

• All art supplies furnished Dinner included  BYOB
• Reservations Required: $50.00 in advance; $55.00 at the door if space is available

DIAMOND “B” FRANCHISE

 Restaurant Hours

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

Events

• Thursday December 5: “Karaoke” from 6:00pm – 10:00pm
• Friday, December 6: “Jeremy Phifer”  (Acoustic) 9pm – 1am ($5.00 Cover)
• Saturday, December 7: “Captain Joe Band” 9pm – 1am ($5.00 Cover)

Location & Contact

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

Memories & More

New Restaurant Hours: Monday – Tuesday 5:00pm – 9:00pm; Thursday – Saturday 5:00pm – 10:00pm;  Wednesday & Sunday

Dinner Specials Friday & Saturday night

• Monday – Thursday: “Dinner Music” From 5:00pm – 9:00pm
• Tuesday, December 3: “Closed for Private Party”
• Wednesday, December 6: “Closed for Private Party”
• Thursday, December 7: “Thomas Keyes” (Pianist & Vocals) 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location & Contact

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

THE KNIGHT LIGHT THEATER & WINE TAVERN

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

• Thursday, December 5: “TBA” 4:00pm – 10:00pm

• Friday, December 6:  “TBA”  11pm – 11pm

• Saturday, December 7: “TBA”  11:00am – 12:00am

Wine Tastings all day: Lunch & Dinner

Location & Contact Info

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

AUNTIE SKINNER’S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT

 Restaurant Hours

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

Events

• Friday, December 6: “Karaoke” @  8pm – 12am

• Saturday, December 7: “Black Water Bride” @  8pm – 1am (cover)

Location & Contact

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

THE CORK YARD

Restaurant Hours

Sunday: 11am – 11pm

Monday: 11am – 11pm – 1/2 price wine

Wednesday: 11am – 11pm

Thursday: 11am – 11pm – Local discount

Friday & Saturday – 11am – 12am (midnight)

Events

• Thursday December 5: “Keith Rhea” 6:00pm – 9:00pm
• Friday, December 6: “Ball Room Tragedy” 7pm – 10pm
• Saturday, December 7: “Black Smith” 7pm – 10pm
• Sunday, December 8: “Sunday Football” All Day!
• Monday, December 9: “Monday Night Football”

 Location & Contact Info

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

 LONE STAR CARRIAGE COMPANY OF JEFFERSON

 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 aand 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 @ 11am by appointment
• 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 Tel (903) 665-8000 Web www.houseoftheseasons.com

THE GROVE HAUNTED HISTORIC HOME TOUR

Tour Schedule

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

Call to confirm tour dates and times 

Ticket Pricing:

• $6.00 per person

Location & Contact

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

SINGLETON’S VIRGINIA CROSS HISTORIC HOME TOUR

Closed December 7 & December 14, 2013

Tour Hours

• Saturday’s @ 1pm
• Call for reservations & additional tour dates and times

Ticket Pricing:

• $7.00 per person

Location & Contact

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

Historic Jefferson Ghost Walk

• Every Friday & Saturday @ 8pm
• 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 HOTEL & JAY GOULD RAILCAR TOUR

 Hotel Tour Hours:

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

Jay Gould Railcar:

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

Location & Contact

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

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 Tel (903)665-1939

Jefferson Historical Museum and

R.D. Moses T & P Model Railway Exhibit

 Museum: Hours & Pricing

• 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

 Located behind the Jefferson Historical Museum

Model Railroad Depot: Hours & Pricing

• Monday-Thursday, 11 & 2pm
• 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 Tel (903) 665-2775 www.jeffersonmuseum.com

BILLY CARTER’S GO-DEVIL TOURS ON CADDO LAKE

Location Johnson’s Ranch in Uncertain, TX Tel (903) 789-3213 Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *by appointment* Web www.caddoguideservice.com

CADDO OUTBACK BACKWATER TOURS

 Personalized Tours of Caddo Lake

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

TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS

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

 Tour Hours

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

Location & Contact

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

THE GRACEFUL GHOST PADDLEWHEEL

STEAMBOAT ON CADDO LAKE

Tours & Hours

March Through December 31

• Open Wednesday Through Friday,  With Tours Scheduled At: 12 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM
• Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM, 12pm, 2 PM, 4 PM and 6 PM
• 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 Tel (903) 679-3020 Web www.gracefulghost.com

JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY

 Hours

Closed for Thanksgiving

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

Location & Contact

301 W. Lafayette Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-8911 Web 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 4PM  Closed Sunday Tel (903) 665-2672 Web www.jefferson-texas.com      E-Mail  jeffersontx1@att.net   A

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