(Ark-La-Tex Weekend) - It’s going to be a long weekend for many to honor the legacy of the civil rights leader. Plus Mardi Gras. Plus concerts. It’s going to be a great weekend.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
Texas Music Friendly: A Celebration Event
6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Marshall has become a Certified Texas Music Friendly Community and the are celebrating with a dinner and concert featuring Jake Williams, Wes Jeans with Pepper Holt and Trace Ellington.
Location - Marshall Convention Center, 2501 East End Blvd.
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
This program will feature a candlelit ceremony, a musical medley performed by Beverly Webb, Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Pledge to Service Cards, and a message delivered by Dr. James A. Morris. Plus a sneak peek at the new exhibition.
Location - Regional Arts Center, 321 West 4th St., Texarkana
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
1 p.m.
The Queensborough neighborhood hosts this first major Mardi Gras parade in Shreveport as “Sobek Travels the World”
Location - Starts at the State Fair of Louisiana and travels along Mertis Avenue, Lakeshore Drive, Missouri Avenue and Greenwood Road
For more Mardi Gras events, click here.
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
See a Branson-style show filled local talent and musical artists.
Location - Frank Anthony Community Activity Center, 501 W. Church St., Springhill, La
Music in the Round Ladies Night
7:30 p.m.
Arkansas Country Music Awards winner Mae Estes hosts an album release party along with a few of the album co-writers.
Location - 116 South Washington, Magnolia, Ark
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15
Shreveport Symphony: The Noel Foundation, Inc. Chambers Music Series
3 p.m.
Listen to Mozart’s Requiem performed by a string sextet from the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra.
Location - Anderson Auditorium at Centenary College, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport
7:30pm
Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles of the Steve Harvey Morning Show comes to town for a night of laughs.
Location - Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
MONDAY, JANUARY 16
Krewe of Harambee Mardi Gras MLK Day Parade
1 p.m.
Celebrate the historic day with a parade that honors Dr. King and Mardi Gras.
Location - Downtown Shreveport
See more events remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. here.
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Use your creative juices and paint something new. There are several canvas sizes to choose from for a fee.
Location - 116 South Washington, Magnolia, Ark
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