Weekend Entertainment – Sept. 19 – 22, 2013 in Jefferson, Texas

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.

MEMORIES & MORE

Restaurant and Piano Bar

Restaurant Hours:

Monday & Tuesday, 5-9 p.m.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 5-10 p m.

Closed:  Wednesday & Sunday

Events

• Monday – Thursday: “Dinner Music”,  5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 20:  “Winston Hall” (Pianist & Vocals), 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 21:  “Randy Altenhaumer”  (Pianist & Vocals), 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Location & Contact

121 W. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657

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

THE CORK YARD

  Restaurant Hours

12:00 noon-12:00 a.m. Thursday – Sunday

Closed: Monday – Wednesday

Events

• Friday Dinner Special – Prime Rib
• Friday, Sept. 20: “Brian Howell” (Guitarist – Variety)  8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. (No Cover)
• Saturday, Sept. 21: “Lane Rodgers”  (One Man Band)  8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (No Cover)
• Sunday, Sept. 22: “David McElhaney” – Shrimp Boil (Gospel/ Classic Country) 5:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Location & Contact Info

122 E. Austin St.
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903)665-8500
Web www.jeffersoncorkyard.com

THE KNIGHTLIGHT THEATER & WINE TAVERN

 Schedule

NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH

Thursday , 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

• Thursday -Saturday:        Movie Featuring Brad Pitt “World War Z”  6:30 pm. Price is  $3.00
• Saturday, Sept. 21:           Movie Featuring Brad Pitt “World War Z”  6:30 pm & Keith Rea – Live @ 9pm

for both Movie & Live Music

Ticket Prices

Reservations Requested

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  11:00 a.m.- Close

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

Events

• Friday, Sept. 20: “Karaoke” at  8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (no cover)
• Saturday, Sept. 21: “Street Smart” at  9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. ($5.00 Cover)

Location & Contact

107 W. Austin St.
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903) 665-7121
Web www.auntie-skinners.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.

Events

• Thursday, Sept. 19: “Karaoke” at  6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 20:         Live Entertainment from 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
• Saturday, Sept 21:    Live Entertainment from  9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. $5.00 Cover beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Location & Contact

124 E Austin St
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903) 665-9200
Web www.diamondbfranchise.com

 LONE STAR CARRIAGE COMPANY OF JEFFERSON

 Hours

Friday, Saturday & Sunday or During the Week by appointment

Services

• Historical tours of Jefferson by horse & carriage and 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

HISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY

“Antique Narrow Gauge Train Ride”

Hours

Train rides suspended in September in preparation of Runaway Fright Train

Depot Opens Tues – Fri at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm for phone & walk-in orders

(May be out of depot from time to time to run errands)

Ticket Prices:

• Open Air Coach:  Adults – $12.00;    Children under 12 – $8.00;   Children under 4 – 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

HOUSE OF THE SEASONS HISTORIC HOME TOUR

 Tour Schedule

• Daily at 11:00 a.m. 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 at 2:00 p.m. * By appointment
• Sunday tour at 11:00 a.m. * 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 HISTORIC HOME TOUR

403 N. Walnut
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903) 665-7888 By appointment. Call for tour dates & time
Web www.culbersonhousebandb.com

EXCELSIOR HOUSE HOTEL & JAY GOULD RAILCAR TOUR

 Tour Hours

Hotel:

• Monday-Sunday tours, 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m., $4.00

Jay Gould Railcar:

• Monday-Sunday tours, 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m., $2.50

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

 Hours & Pricing

• Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. –      5:00 p.m. (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, 11:00 & 2:00p.m.
• Friday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30p.m.
• Sunday, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
• 5 & Younger…Free, Youth (6-12)…$3,    Teen (13-17)…$4
  Adult (18-61)…$7,    Senior Citizen (62&up)…$5
• 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

 Tour Hours

• Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
• By appointment
• 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
• 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

756 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

The Jefferson Carnegie Library.

JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY

 Hours

• FREE Internet Access
• 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

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 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Open Saturday 11:00AM to 4:00PM  Closed Sunday

Tel (903) 665-2672
Web www.jefferson-texas.com      E-Mail  jeffersontx1@att.net

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