Lifestyles
  • Please join us for the February workshop of the Friends of Hagerman NWR Nature Photography Club. Everyone is welcome to attend -- members and non-members, beginners and experienced.
  • The Bonham All School Reunion is scheduled for Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29, 2025. This is the first one since 2015 as the 2020 was not held due to COVID. Everyone who attended Bonham schools is invited to join in the weekend events that bring many graduates and former students to Bonham.
  • As we continue this Gardening Series, our attention is captured by visions of gorgeous flower bouquets. As our imaginations race for ‘all that can be’ in our flower gardens, there are to-do lists that will benefit those blooms and greenery.
  • Mardi Gras! Galveston – The largest Mardi Gras celebration in Texas and the 114th celebration officially kicks off Friday, February 21, bringing two incredible weekends of parades, live entertainment, balcony parties, and family-friendly fun to Galveston’s historic downtown district. The first weekend’s celebration starts with the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade and continues with a packed entertainment lineup featuring legendary acts like Bret Michaels, La Fiera de Ojinaga, and more.
  • The departments of theatre and music at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are excited to present three performances of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, February 20, Friday, February 21, and Saturday, February 21, in historic Montgomery Auditorium.
  • Join us for good reads and good conversations at the Denison Public Library on the third Thursdays of every month at 3:00 p.m. Our book club's focus is World War II. There is no charge to attend.
  • As a part of its first annual Black History Month: Living Legend Series, Austin College will honor Mr. Rayce Guess as its first "Living Legend" recipient on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., in Wright Campus Center, Mabee Hall.
  • Early February - purchase onion sets and transplants to add to the garden; direct sow peas. Peas don't like to have their roots disturbed; so, seed them outdoors in the space where they will be harvested.
  • Jeff Black's songs appear on recordings by Alison Krauss, Waylon Jennings, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, John Oates, Dierks Bently, Blackhawk, Jo-el Sonnier and more. Sam Bush has championed him with recording many of his songs including "Same Ol' River" and "Gold Heart Locket." Jeff co-wrote the title track to Sam's Grammy-nominated album Circles Around Me.
  • The Bonham Public Library has partnered with Neighborhood Forest to provide free trees for kids to plant during Earth Week! Parents/Guardians, sign your child up for a FREE tree by March 15! Trees will be delivered in time for Earth Day 2025. The Bonham Public Library will be in touch with you regarding when you can come and pick up your tree.
  • Next distribution Ladonia (March 4) and Bonham (March 19).
  • The Austin College Music Department presents saxophonist Dr. Andrew Wright in a faculty recital February 20, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Wynne Chapel. Wright’s program includes four beautiful works for saxophone and piano, accompanied by pianist Dr. Min Kyung Kim. The performance is free and open to the public.
  • 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.
  • Double feature night at Powder Creek Pavilion! Join us for a night of great music on Saturday, February 15! The evening starts with a tribute to the legendary Linda Ronstadt by Totally Ronstadt, the best regional Linda Ronstadt tribute band around. Then, Sugar, a high-energy Yacht Rock band, will take the stage to deliver the smoothest sounds of the 70s and 80s with a modern twist.
  • One of Galleria Dallas' priorities is sharing the local arts community with its shoppers. For its second Artist Collective exhibit of 2025, the center will display vibrant mixed-media pieces by Dallas-based artist Jenny Grumbles. The exhibit at Galleria Dallas is slated for February 13 through April 30.
  • Celebrate President's Day at the Eisenhower Birthplace! Try some presidential hobbies, learn more about the leaders of our country, and solve presidential puzzles to find treasure! The activities will be available between 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-4:00 p.m and are free.
  • The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special program titled "Romance in the Gilded Age" on Friday, February 14 at 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. This program will include a tour of the Maxey House and feature love letters from the family, the language of flower arrangements, historic valentines from the sites collection, and more. It's a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts, couples, and friends to learn more about the romantic practices of the past in Paris, Texas, the state’s very own City of Love. The Maxey House is also excited that High Cotton Kitchen, Chapman’s Florist and Gifts, and Paris Bakery will be offering program participants a few special surprises throughout the tour.
  • First United Bank proudly announces the fifth anniversary of United Acts of Kindness Day, a movement that has grown exponentially from its humble beginnings to become a nationwide phenomenon. This year, on February 14, 2025, the bank aims to inspire 1,000,000 acts of kindness, marking a significant milestone in its mission to elevate 10 million lives by 2030.
  • What is your DREAM Menu? We can make your dream come true or you can give us the freedom to spoil you. Serving romantic dinners for you and your love on Valentine's.
  • This Valentine's Day, friends and significant others alike can enjoy a laid-back evening of art, music, and connection at the Kimbell Art Museum. Valentine's Day at the Kimbell Art Museum begins with Happy Hour in the Kimbell Café, 5:00–7:00 p.m., followed by Kimbell Casual Friday, 5:30–6:15 p.m. During Happy Hour in the Kimbell Café, guests will enjoy live music by Andrew James. Kimbell Casual Friday is a monthly, interactive museum experience that mingles looking at art with guided conversation, games, low-pressure sketching, and the occasional friendly competition.
  • T.V. Munson's work in the late 1800s and into the 1900s saved France's wine production from a vineyard blight which was a devastating fungus and insect attack. The Munson estate in Denison, Texas, once totaled over 200 acres. The Munson Memorial Vineyard was established in 1974 on the West Campus of Grayson College.
  • From a captivating painting by Tatiana Murray celebrating Black History Month to the intricate and eye-catching jewelry by Tatiana Baeva on sale during the annual Sweets, Hearts & Sparkles shopping event on Saturday, Creative Arts Center was a swirl of activity this past weekend.
  • The "Bubbles & Bliss" package includes curated accommodations and begins with a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and artisanal chocolates upon your arrival to the resort. Spa robes and 10% off spa services will allow guests to truly relax during their stay. A $100 food and beverage credit and breakfast at one of Omni PGA Frisco's many dine-and-drink venues is included.
  • Grapevine is the ultimate destination to show your loved ones just how grapeful you are this Valentine's Day! Whether you are celebrating with your sweetheart, best friends or family, you'll discover romantic events and unforgettable date ideas, including indulgent chocolates, exciting train rides and intimate wine tastings. Make this Valentine's weekend extra special by creating sweet memories in Grapevine, where love and romance are always in the air.
  • 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.
  • Over two decades after captivating Dallas audiences at Fair Park, Titanic: The Exhibition returns with immersive experiences, original artifacts, stunning ship recreations, and a VR journey to Titanic's final resting place. A 15% "early bird" discount applies for tickets purchased between December 18 and December 24.
  • The last weekend of January is reserved for Winter Field Day, where the Fannin County Amateur Radio Club joins other radio operators to test equipment and make contacts with as many other operators as possible across the country and around the world. Members gathered at the Honey Grove EOC to operate three radios on different "bands" including 10-, 20, 40, 80-meters to log those contacts, and enjoy visiting while others took a turn on the airwaves.
  • Vendors will be indoors, in the main and middle galleries. This event will be one of the stops on the "I Love Bonham Shopping Stroll" hosted by the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce. Shopping hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Master Naturalist Jack Chiles will lead this Early Bird Walk, weather permitting. Participants will view birds and wildlife along Harris Creek Trail, walking about two miles, and returning to the Visitor Center in time for the Second Saturday program.
  • The annual I Love Bonham Valentine Shopping stroll is just a few weeks away, but there is still time for your business to get involved! Sign up to be a stop on the stroll, and sponsor a raffle prize for the winners.