The Denison Genealogical Society is pleased to announce their upcoming meeting on March 26, 2025, at the Frontier Village, located at 111 R. C. Vaughan Rd, Denison, TX 75020. The meeting will feature a special speaker, John Baecht, the host of Facebook and TikTok pages ‘Bois d'Arc Kingdom’ to promote his hobby which is to celebrate the historical usage of the tree by continuing the tradition of making tools, bows, cooking utensils and much more.

Unique by Nature is hosted by the McKinney Performing Arts Center, City of McKinney. Sponsors include citizen leaders dedicated to the growth of the arts in McKinney. The competition has two categories: Large Works Purchase Prize Competition, and Non-Purchase Prize Competition and Juried Exhibition.

Looking to make a difference? Join us on Saturday, March 29, in Sherman for a community bed-building event. The Whitesboro chapter aims to construct 50 beds to meet local requests.

Imagine a simple clay bowl on the table, its surface rough and unpolished. It is empty, its hollow center, a quiet reminder of the pain and silence many carry within. But this bowl, though unfilled, holds potential. Just like the survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, it too has endured the weight of life’s hardships- unseen, unnoticed, perhaps even dismissed. Yet, with time, care, and attention, it can become something more.

Everyone's favorite adventure story, Robin Hood, is to be brought to life on stage April 10, 11, 12 at 7:00 p.m. and April 12 at 2:00 p.m. by Theater For Hope. Performances will be held at Hope on Houston located at 901 E. Houston in Sherman, TX sponsored by Markl and Sons Heating and Cooling.

The third offering for our season is Jekyll & Hyde. Presented at the Lyric Studios Space and based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and features a thrilling score of pop-rock hits from multi-Grammy and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double-Oscar- and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse.

The Community Easter Egg Hunt is set for 2:00 p.m. April 6, at HG Dulaney Park in Ector. This is a free event. There will be pictures with the Easter bunny, a candy-filled Easter egg hunt and a bake sale.

Comedian, actor and podcast host Theo Von is bringing his "Return of the Rat" tour to Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant in March 2025. The comedian will perform inside the three-time Academy of Country Music award winning Grand Theater on Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now

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.

Creative Arts Center is excited to announce that Music in the Garden will be back for a five-week series this spring! Bands are being booked now and will be announced soon. In the meantime, mark your calendars for every Thursday in April, plus the first Thursday in May! In other words, April 3, 10, 17 and 24, plus May 1. This spring we will be charging a $5 cover charge to help offset the costs of the bands.

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.

Recognizing the critical role of early detection in breast cancer treatment, the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center is partnering with Parkland Health to host the Mammograms Save Lives event on Saturday, March 22, from 7:00 a.m. to noon. Free and open to the public, the event will offer no-cost mammograms for women ages 40 and up, blood pressure screenings and glucose monitoring plus pampering services such as chair massages, mini facials and makeup tutorials – all designed to emphasize the importance of women’s health and self-care. And for those looking to start their morning off right, a one-hour boot camp led by Team Bailey Fitness will kick off in the gym at 7:00 a.m.

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the Fannin County Master Gardeners will hold the 20th Annual Garden, Lawn & Home Expo at the Fannin County Multipurpose Complex at 700 FM 87, Bonham from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend this free event. Door prizes will be given and a silent auction will be held.

Santa Fe Trail: Chasing the Big West to feature poems and lyrics by Karla K. Morton and Alan Birkelbach; music by Michael Martin Murphey and art by Bob Boze Bell - new book/CD to be released March 18.

*The Honey Grove Library & Learning Center is pleased to host a presentation March 22 by local collector and historian, Lewis Smith. Lewis will be speaking about his experiences of collecting artifacts, particularly along the Sulphur River. His presentation is another highlight to our current exhibit "A Time Before Texas". The presentation and exhibit are free to attend.

Bruce Wood Dance Dallas celebrates a dazzling milestone with its 15th Anniversary Performance & Gala on March 29 from 5:30 p.m to 11:30 p.m. at the iconic Gilley’s Dallas, 1135 Botham. Jean Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75215. photo by Sharen Bradford

Travel back in time and relive the golden age of Rock & Roll with The Blandells! This electrifying band brings you the best hits from the '50s, '60s, and '70s, guaranteed to get you movin' and groovin' all night long.

With some of the biggest hits in country music, including "Neon Moon," "My Maria" and "Red Dirt Road," Brooks & Dunn have dominated the genre for over three decades. Don't miss your chance to catch this one-of-a-kind country music act as they bring their Neon Moon Tour to WinStar World Casino & Resort.

Fort Inglish Village, Bonham’s open air pioneer village, is now open after its winter’s closing. This wonderful historical park is on Sam Rayburn Drive in Bonham between the Sam Rayburn Museum and Library and the Trades Day venue. Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Fort Inglish and the support of the City of Bonham, there is no admission charge at the present time, but donations are certainly welcome to finance the operations and upkeep.

Red River Arts Fest is coming up on May 3. Creative Arts Center is excited to partner with Heritage Days, which will have even more fun planned around the downtown square on the same day! We are currently seeking Art Vendors and Food Trucks.

"My passion is to serve children and families and help be a voice to those that need help," Stephanie says, and she looks forward to bringing her knowledge, experience, and unwavering commitment to the Fannin County Children's Center and the community it serves. The Fannin County Children's Center will host a Meet and Greet for the community March 20, 2025, from 4:00-6:30 p.m.

Lots of classes and events are being planned for this spring at the Creative Arts Center. Open Mic Night will be held on Friday, March 21 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Folks who want to sing, play music, read poetry, tell jokes or otherwise entertain are welcome. Music in the Garden will be back for a five-week series this spring. The center has many art classes scheduled for the coming weeks.

Terri Hendrix, recognized by Acoustic Guitar magazine as one of Texas' 20 essential contemporary singer-songwriters, has garnered a global fanbase for her unique blend of folk, pop, country, blues, and jazz. Grammy Award-winning Texas based producer, session player, musician, and Austin City Limits Hall of Fame member, Lloyd Maines has released his first album, Eagle Number 65!

Galleria Dallas has become a go-to place for DFW families, offering free performances and a fun indoor play place year-round. In addition to its Showtime Saturdays performances held each week at 11:30 a.m., the shopping center has fun activities planned throughout March 8-22, the two-week period during which most North Texas kids will be out of school for Spring Break.

We are in need of volunteers for this Friday's Texas Mission Of Mercy free dental clinic pre-screening in Bonham, Texas! No skills are needed, all training will be provided. Come help ensure that our neighbors are seen!

The Sherman Museum will host a book signing and dialogue with author Jeff Goodman about the James Swann paintings, Three Muses. These paintings have been hanging on the museum's wall since they were installed in 1934.

Please join us at the March meeting of the Fannin County Historical Commission on March 18 at 6:00 p.m. to learn about the contributions of Mabel Gilbert, a very early Fannin County pioneer, to Fannin County, Dallas and points west. Deborah Cornelius has written a historical novel about his remarkable life and times. Join us at 6:00 p.m. on March 18 at the Fannin County Historical Commission’s office at 1 Center Street in Bonham to meet Deborah and learn about Mabel Gilbert’s time in Fannin County.

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.

You are invited to an exciting afternoon of musical enjoyment. We are proud to introduce you to a group of acoustic musicians and singers who have captured the attention of many audiences. Enjoy kicking your shoes off and listening to the music of The Close.

Lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back to the Future film trilogy; Broadway Dallas, and Broadway Across America (BAA) are thrilled to announce the 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical will come to Dallas as part of the 2024/2025 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas. photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman