Rail Yard Entertainment Celebration Party Oct. 17

The Rail Yard Entertainment Celebration Party gets underway this Thursday Oct. 17, 2019, in historic downtown Texarkana from 6-9PM. Taste of Downtown will also be a part of the celebration on Thursday evening.

In celebration of the new Texarkana, Arkansas Entertainment District opening there will be a variety of activities and events taking place at several downtown businesses, bars, and restaurants.

Schedule of events:

1894 Market 105 Olive St. Photo Booth by Kate Stow from 7-9PM

The Paragon 112 East 12th, Trophy Husbands 7:30-9:30PM

Broadway Sports Bars & Billiards 203 East Broad St., Outdoor Karaoke and Kicker 102-5 Live on Location with Mario Garcia

Lindsey Railroad Museum 202 East Broad St., Classic Car Show

Verona Restaurant 201 East Broad St., Authentic Shoe Shine by Odell's

Zen Artist Emporium 205 East Broad St., Halloween Costume Contest 6-8PM, Street Art by Kristen Haynes, Christina's Pearl and Gems Party

Twin Cities Sportsbar 221 East Broad St., Various Street Performers and artists

6:30PM Soap Box Poetry Slam by the Zen Poets between Zen Artist Emporium and Twin Cities Sportsbar

Look for art and musical entertainment from Shannon Sloan, Charles Wade, Chris West, Cedric Watson, Ned Cheevers + more.

Resaturants and Bars in Entertainment District:

• The Paragon (formerly Arrow bar)
• Zapata's
• Broadway Sports Bar & Billiards
• Verona's Restaurant & Wine Bar
• The Flying Crow (Rail Car)
• Hopkins Ice House
• Twin City Sportsbar

Remember the Rail Yard Entertainment District implies only to the downtown Arkansas-side. For drink, rules See Here.

For more information please visit their website.

Schedule of events for Taste of Downtown.

 Verona Restaurant

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wine Specials by the Glass
Classic Italian Hors d'oeuvres

Hopkins Icehouse

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Draft beer Specials
Cocktail Specials
Classic American Appetizers

Pecan Point
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Craft beer specials
Signature Sangria Special
Chef Inspired Small Plates