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Weekend Entertainment October 31, 2013 – November 3, 2013

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Marion County Chamber of CommerceOctober 30, 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.

HISTORY, HAUNTS, & LEGENDS

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Begins @ 9:45a.m.

The Grove

  • Mitch Whitington, Larry Flaxman, Cathy Nance, Dr. Rita Louise, Martha Decker, Steven LaChange
  • Ian & Erin Powell, Jeromy Jones, & Gallery reading w/Dakato Lawrence @ 3pm
  • Lectures, Catered Meals, The Ghost Walk
  • Special Investigation at 4 Locations with The Paranormal Experts
  • An Auction /Fundraiser for the Pride House Bed/Breakfast @ 4:15pm
  • F.E.A.R. Paranormal Fourth Dimension Investigations of N.E. Texas

Reservations are Required

Ticket Prices:

  • VIP Tickets, Day Only Tickets, Night Time Tickets, Dakato Lawrence Gallery Tickets
  • Regular Ghost Walk tickets for 8pm can all be registered online @ www.jeffersonghostwalk.com
  • Call (903) 601-3375, or (903) 665-6289

Location:

Jefferson Visitor/Transportation Building, 305 E. Austin St.

 “Art Event” @ The Bayou Bakery & Cafe

Saturday November 2, 2013

From: 6:00pm – 9:00pmArt Event (2)All art supplies furnished, Dinner included, & BYOB

  • Reservations Required (903) 665-2253
  • Meal will served @ 5:30pm

Ticket Prices:

  • $50.00 in advance; $55.00 @ the door if space is available

Location:

Bayou Bakery & Cafe – 107 E. Austin, Jefferson, Texas (903) 665-7121

Gibson’s Gate-Haunted House

Thursday October;  Friday November 1; & Saturday November 2

Gibsons Gate Haunted House

Hours

  • Hours: 7:15pm – 8:15pm
  • Adult Hours: 8:15pm – 11:30pm
  • After 8:15pm are not for small children… Enter At Your Own Risk!

Ticket Prices:

  • $7.00 per child  (Parent will be free during these hours when accompanying a child)
  • $15.00 per Adult

www.gibsonsgate.com

Location:

Haunted House – 407 E. Webster St. (Next to Oakwood Cemetery)

HISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY

“Runaway Fright Train & Halloween Festival”

Terror on the Bayou

Antique Narrow Gauge Train Ride  “Depot” Opens @ Noon

Tuesday – Thursday Depot hours are: 12pm – 4pm (For phone & walk-in ticket sales)

  • Thursday, October 31 – Halloween Festival Opens @ 6pm
  • Runaway Fright Train @ 7:30pm, 8:30pm, & 9:30pm

Ticket Prices:

  • Open Air Coach:  Adults – $15.00 + tax, Lap Children ride free
  • Active Military & Senior 65+ receive 10% discount
  • Schedule & pricing may be adjusted for special events – All fares + taxes.

Location & Contact

Jefferson Depot, 400 E. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (866) 398-2038 Web: www.JeffersonRailway.com

 THE CORK YARD

corkyard Art Event_11.2.13

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

  • Friday Dinner Special – Prime Rib
  • Thursday October 31: “Black Smith” 8pm – 11pm
  • Friday,November 1: “Adam Ross” (90’s Rock)  8pm – 11pm (No Cover)
  • Saturday, November 2: “Darby Warren Project”  (Rockabillie, Swing, & Texas Country)  8pm – 11pm (No Cover)
  • Sunday, November 3: “David McElhaney” – Shrimp Boil (Gospel/ Classic Country) 4pm – 8pm

Special Event:

Sunday, November 3: “Art Event” 2pm

  • All supplies is furnished

Ticket Pricing:

  • $35.00 if paid in advance by Friday, November 1 or $45.00 day of the event providing seating available

 Location & Contact Info

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

DIAMOND “B” FRANCHISE

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 Restaurant Hours

Wednesday & Thursday @ 11am – 9pm   Friday – Sunday @ 11am – 2am

Events

  • Thursday, October 31: “Karaoke” 6pm – 10pm
  • Friday,November 1: “Jeremy Phifer”  9pm – 1am ($5.00 cover)
  • Saturday, November 2:  “Doctor Doctor” 9pm -1am ($5.00 cover)

Location & Contact

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

The outside view of the KnightLight Theater in Jefferson Texas

THE KNIGHTLIGHT THEATER & WINE TAVERN

Restaurant Hours:

Thurs. & Fri. 5pm – 11pm; Sat. 11am – Midnight

  • Thursday, October 31 – Movie (Young Frankenstein) w/Gene Wilder @ 7:00pm
  • Friday, November 1 – Movie (TBA)
  • Saturday, November 2 – “Loretta Callens” (Singer/Songwriter) 7pm – 9pm ($5.00 cover)

Ticket Pricing:

Movie Tickets: $3.00 added per person to your meal ticket

Location & Contact Info

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

Night out at Auntie Skinners

AUNTIE SKINNER’S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT

 Restaurant Hours

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

Events

  • Friday, November 1: “Karoke” @  8pm – 12am
  • Saturday, November 2: “Darrin Morris Band” @  8pm – 1am ($5.00 cover)

Location & Contact

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

Tables Set in Memories and More

MEMORIES & MORE

Restaurant and Piano Bar

Restaurant Hours:

Monday & Tuesday, 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 5-10 p m. Closed:  Wednesday & Sunday

***Dinner Specials on Friday & Saturday night***

Events

Monday – Thursday: “Dinner Music”,  5pm – 9pm

  • Friday, November 1:  “Gary Tubbs”  (Pianist & Vocals) @ 6pm – 9pm
  • Saturday, November 2: “TBA” (Pianist & Vocals) 6pm – 9pm

Location & Contact

121 W. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903)665-8203 or (903) 748-6616 Web www.memoriesandmorerestaurant.com

Horse drawn carriage

 LONE STAR CARRIAGE COMPANY OF JEFFERSON

 Hours

Friday, Saturday & Sunday or During the Week by appointment

Services

  • Historical tours of Jefferson by horse & carriage
  • Mule Drawn Wagon specializing in Historical Tours Romantic Rides, Weddings, & Special Events
  • Will travel to your event anywhere.
  • Large groups of 30 or more welcome. School Field trips & Tour bus groups.

Location & Contact

Departs from corner of Austin & Market (across from the Jefferson Historical Museum) Call for reservations (903) 926-8216 www.jeffersontexascarriage.com

view of the downstairs antiques

HOUSE OF THE SEASONS HISTORIC HOME TOUR

 Tour Schedule

  • Tours are by appointment Daily @ 11am
  • 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

Old Fashioned Drawing Room

Tour Schedule

  • Thursday, October 31: * By appointment
  • Sunday tour @ 11am * By appointment
  • Call to confirm tour dates and times ($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

 Tour Hours

Saturday’s: 1:00 p.m. ($7.00 per person) Call for reservations & additional tour dates and times

Location & Contact

401 Soda St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-3938 or (214) 725-6232 Culberson house with walkway and manicured lawn

Historic Jefferson Ghost Walk

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.

Excelsior House Courtyard with Fountain

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 Ohara and Rhett Butler

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

 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

Outdoor view of Jefferson museum

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

Busy town street in model train scene

 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

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

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

People in boat on Caddo Lake

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

Riverboat tour going under bridge

TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS

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

 Tour Hours

  • Tuesday – Friday: 10am, 2pm & 4pm
  • Saturday:     10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
  • By appointment
  • Closed: Sunday & Monday

Location & Contact

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

Graceful Ghost Paddle-Wheel Steamboat on the water

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
  • 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

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

Front view of the Library
The Jefferson Carnegie Library.

JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY

 Hours

  • 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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