Fish Tales with Mike Brower

So, Debbie and I went to the Shot Show in Las Vegas last month. The Shot Show is a manufacturer’s gun show — a place for them to showcase their guns. You have to be in the firearms business to attend.

The first thing I want to make clear is that it takes up 630,000 square feet in three expo halls at Caesar’s Palace and the Venetian and has an attendance of around 60,000 people over five days with several “display halls” for the vendors. On three floors of the Venetian, it is like a herd of turtles moving around. On one side of a hallway, people are going in, and on the other, people are going out. I quickly discovered it was like playing a real-life game of Frogger moving across the walkways.

We got lost twice in one venue area, just looking for a way out. The funny thing was that the display vendors did not know how to exit. One guy said that he would just follow everyone else at the end of the day.

We made it out …… finally. Tomorrow another expo hall; I should have brought my GPS.

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Two-time GRAMMY nominee and Avery Fisher career grant recipient Jennifer Frautschi has garnered worldwide acclaim as a deeply expressive and musically adventurous violinist with impeccable technique and a wide-ranging repertoire. Join this wonderful event at the Perot Theater at 7pm. Concert preview begins at 6:10pm and tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 903.792.4992.

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The Magic of Bill Blagg LIVE! is a national touring full production show that is filled with grand-scale illusions, jaw-dropping magic, hilarious comedy and audience participation. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 903.792.4992.

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The Run the Line Half Marathon is a unique opportunity to run in one half marathon in Texas and Arkansas on a USATF certified single-loop course ( AR19015WJT). The race features a half-marathon run and walk, as well as 2- and 4-person relay teams. Find more info at https://runsignup.com/ RunLineHalfMarathon

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Texarkana Resources is excited to be hosting our first annual Galentine’s Day Ladies Brunch Fundraiser. Mimosas, brunch, shopping, photos, coffee, friendship and more will be this wonderful Saturday morning. Tickets are $50+ and can be purchased online.

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Dodge, duck, dip and dive your way to glory at The Plex’s Dodgeball Tournament on January 28th starting at 11 am. Individual entries at $20, teams are $100 and a cash prize will be awarded to the winning team. Team members must be 18 or older to participate. Food trucks will be on-site for refreshments.

Breast Cancer Support Group With Kathy Baker with My Faulty Gene. Monthly meetings at Oak Street Church. 401 Waterfall St. Texarkana, TX. Meetings are from 4pm -6pm with different speakers each month. Zoom Meetings available.

Celebrate Mardi Gras with this parade & party rollin’ through the streets of downtown Texarkana with the theme Rollin’ Down Broad. Marching & dance groups, classic cars, and jeeps, food trucks and craft vendors; then stay late for the after parties at downtown venues.

Lawn chairs & strollers are encouraged. We can’t wait to see you!

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Temple Memorial Pediatric Center is once again reinventing the popular TV show “Dancing With The Stars”, and bringing it to Northridge Country Club! Dancing With Our Stars is an annual fundraiser that benefits the children who receive therapy at Temple. Tickets are sold for $125 per person. Tickets include buffet dinner, drinks, dessert, a chance to bid on silent auction items; plus the opportunity to watch “Dancing With Our Stars”. There is also a General Admission ticket for $40. General admission ticket includes dessert, a chance to bid on the silent auction items, and a chance to experience the “Dancing With Our Stars.” The attire is cocktail for the evening. Call 903-7942705 for ticket information.