Lifestyles
  • In this story directed by Darrah Dunn, Deloris Van Cartier, a famous disco singer, is put into witness protection in a convent. While struggling through the restrictions of her new lifestyle, she finds comfort in the church choir and while there ends up inspiring the church and community.
  • Enjoy table seating at Sherman Symphony Orchestra’s Christmas Pops Concerts held at Austin College December 2, at 7:30, and December 3, at 3:00 p.m. Pops is all about family and friends, so bring snacks to share with your party and listen to delightful seasonal music, enjoy the coloring contest, and pictures with Santa. Special guests and special musical surprises appear every year.
  • Built and molded like the original band as a "who's who" in North Texas, The Texas Bluesmen has the best musicians from various backgrounds. They’ve appeared with Dan Aykroyd & James Belushi and have played more than 500 shows since 2018 all over Texas, Oklahoma and beyond!
  • The Rose, by Judith Durr. The most recent installment at the art gallery at Sky Tower inside Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant is called "Our Moccasins, Our Journey," and it highlights the significance of the footwear in Choctaw culture and history.
  • You are cordially invited to the Creative Arts Center’s Annual Sweets, Spirits and Sparkles Grand Bazaar on Saturday, December 2, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., to shop from our vendors and support our cause! Admission is free and complimentary mimosas, poinsettias and sweets will be served. Shop a variety of art, jewelry, glass, wood, pottery, soaps and lotions, Christmas décor and ornaments, and other unique & unusual gifts made by local artists and artisans. Please contact BonArtCenter@gmail.com for vendor rules and application or call us at 903-640-2196 for details.
  • Join us for the exciting 7th annual presentation of "Christmas with Mosaix!" Hosted at the historic McKinney Performing Arts Center, this event features great professional musical talent from the North Texas area.
  • Are you looking for a new and exciting way to make a difference in Bonham and beyond? The Creative Arts Center, a project of the Fannin Community Foundation Inc, a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit organization, was established in 2002 with a mission to bring all forms of the arts to Fannin County and the surrounding areas. They are now accepting resumes for two positions and need your help spreading the word!
  • Open to the public Monday - Friday!
    Breakfast is served From 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
    Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • The Fannin County Democratic Women will have their regular meeting November 27, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Elizabeth May room of the First United Bank, Bonham.
  • Downtown McKinney will transform into a winter wonderland full of local artists, specialty items, delicious food, live entertainment, and holiday activities. With the city’s 165-year-old commercial historic downtown as the backdrop, 'Home for the Holidays...A McKinney Christmas' promises an unforgettable experience for families, friends, and visitors from near and far.
  • If you couldn't make it to Vitruvian Park on Saturday, Nov. 18 when Santa flipped the switch to turn on the 11th annual edition of Vitruvian Lights, you can still experience all the magic of the largest FREE holiday lights display in North Texas. A second special event night will be held Saturday, Nov. 25 featuring a performance by the Jordan Kahn Orchestra.
  • Low in calories and fat, beetroots are also a good source of protein and dietary fibre.
  • Kara Nemethy is a registered dietician who started at A&M-Commerce in January of 2022 as a registered dietician with Campus Recreation to create a nutrition program.
  • There's more to discuss around the dinner table this year than just turkey and stuffing. Total Eclipse DFW invites families to include planning for the upcoming celestial event of a lifetime – the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
  • The miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is taught the true meaning and spirit of Christmas by ghosts who show him his own past and present. He is also shown what the future holds for him if he doesn't change his behavior. A must-see for the holidays! The one-hour performance (story by Charles Dickens, adapted by Dr. Andrew Harris) is an annual family tradition at McKinney Repertory Theatre.
  • Polar Express December 4 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
  • Come make tissue paper turkeys and leaf rubbing art. The crafts are geared for ages 5-10 but open to the whole family.
  • Fannin County Family Crisis Center is ready to start collecting heaters and coats! Please make sure that coats are clean before dropping them off.
  • Saturday, November 18, 2023 was sunny and 70 degrees, a perfect day to enjoy a jazz concert in the park, watch a chalk artist at work, take a carriage ride through a historic downtown, or maybe even do a little Christmas shopping with local vendors.
  • Upper Trinity Regional Water District's Executive Director Larry N. Patterson (right) receives a plaque from a member of the Graduate School recognizing Mr. Patterson's life-long public service career.
  • The Holiday Wine Stroll & Taste of Bonham is less than one month away, and tickets are on sale NOW! Participants will stroll to shop around the historic Courthouse Square while enjoying wine tastings from local wineries and bites from local eateries & home caterers. (photo by Sam Lumpkins)
  • We will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving Lunch with Herb Roasted or Smoked Turkey, Smoked Pork, Cornbread Dressing, Green Salad, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green bean Casserole, Spice Roasted Vegetables, Homemade Breads & Desserts.
  • Open to the public Monday - Friday!
    Breakfast is served From 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
    Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • The 10th Annual Sunnyside Cemetery Fundraiser with Brent Frailicks & Friends is set for Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Savoy Old Methodist Church Building, 309 E. Fowler in Savoy, Texas.
  • These generous contributions will aid in providing a warm, nourishing Thanksgiving dinner to those in need across Sherman, Denison, and Durant.
  • Come and enjoy the best Classic Rock band in Fannin County this Saturday night! 78 Live will treat you to a combination of Classic Rock, party, and dance music. Most of all, it’s a good time. The gates open at 6:00 p.m. The band starts at 7:00 p.m.
  • Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expos throughout the United States, is coming to Grapevine with an outstanding mixture of vendors and breeders. This family-oriented, fun-filled event offers guests the opportunity to learn about animals not normally seen in local pet stores. Breeder-vendors are always willing to teach in their field of herpetology.
  • Vitruvian Lights in Addison, Texas kicks off with a tree lighting this Saturday night, Nov. 18. It's one of the earliest and largest FREE holiday lights displays you can see in DFW this year. Couple that with the performance by Dallas-based men’s choir Vocal Majority – which rarely plays a free show – and you have a memorable evening.
  • We're excited to start a new program at the Eisenhower Birthplace in Denison for people interested in fiber arts. Open to all ages.
  • With the holidays beginning soon, Faye and Scott could not be more joyful than to be hosting Pierce Pettis, acclaimed singer-songwriter, on Sunday, November 19,'23, 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Harmony House Concerts. Since this is a time of family and connection, we want to invite you, our musical family, to come to a feast of incredible talent, songs that will stick to the roof of your head and inside your heart, and festive fun with Pierce.