Traveling Exhibit: Held on the Homefront - Nov. 6 - Nov. 7
Traveling Exhibit Tells Unknown Story of German POWs Held in Camps All Over the U.S. During WWII.
Using ten narrative panels and films about this story, TRACES’ mobile museum—a retrofitted school bus called the BUS-eum 3—will tour 26 states in the Midwest, South, Southeast, and Eastern Seaboard from Labor Day 2009 through June 2010, reaching schools, libraries and historical societies. TRACES exhibit driver, Irving Kellman, will tour with the exhibit and is available for phone or live interviews as the tour progresses.
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Where:
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In front of the Library |
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When:
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The exhibit will be open from 12:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m on Friday, and from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. |
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Cost:
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Free |
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Story Time - Nov. 10
Story time is for pre-school age children to hear and appreciate stories that are read to them.
Reading Tails - Nov. 17
Encourage reading skills by bringing children in to read aloud to Puppy Love, a group of trained therapy dogs who love to be read to. The children can bring a book with them or choose one at the library. This is a great opportunities for all young readers!
Story Time - Nov. 17
Story time is for pre-school age children to hear and appreciate stories that are read to them.
Kids Crafts - Nov. 19
Come enjoy Make It 'n' Take It craft time at the Library! Crafts is located in the Storytime Room.
Wichita Falls Public Library 600 11th St.,Wichita Falls, TX 76301 940-767-0868
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Where:
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Storytime Room |
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When:
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3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. |
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Cost:
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Free |
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Story Time - Nov. 24
Story time is for pre-school age children to hear and appreciate stories that are read to them.
Christmas Magic - Nov. 6 - Nov. 8
Christmas Magic Holiday Market is the Junior League of Wichita Falls' largest fundraising event. This year they are celebrating their 28th year. Get your holiday shopping done while benefiting an organization that gives funds to non-profits and community projects. You'll find crafts, jewelry, holiday decor, clothing- all under one roof.
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Where:
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MPEC Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall
1000 5th Street
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When:
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9:00-7:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 12:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday |
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Cost:
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$5 in advance, $6 at the door, or $10 pass for all 3 days. For ticket locations, go to www.jlwf.org |
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Shrine Circus - Nov. 7 - Nov. 8
Enjoy a fun-filled family event, a circus that combines strength and skill, beauty and mystery. Elephants, lions, acrobatic performances, and more. Proceeds benefit the Maskat fraternal operations, such as Shriners Hospital for Children.
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Where:
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MPEC Kay Yeager Coliseum
900 5th Street
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When:
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3:00 & 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 2:00 & 6:00 p.m. Sunday |
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Cost:
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716-5500 |
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Wichita Falls Symphony presents American Treasure, Tribute to Leonard Bernstein - Nov. 7
Leonard Bernstein served as a music ambassador to the world and defined American music. Benrstein is able to capture the gritty life amid the docks and slums of post-war Hoboken, New Jersey in his suite from "On the Waterfront," and he helped re-shape American musical theatre with his vibrant orchestration of the comic operetta "Candide."
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Where:
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Memorial Auditorium
1300 7th St. |
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When:
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8:00 p.m. |
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Cost:
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http://www.wfso.org/ or 723-6202 |
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Hangar Holiday 2009 - Nov. 14 - Nov. 15
Get your Christmas shopping finished early at this spectacular 2-day community event that includes more than 220 vendors from across the Southern United States. The largest free holiday bazaar in Texoma will include jewelry, arts, crafts, quilts, collectibles, wreaths, pottery, dolls, baskets, food, and military collectibles.
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Where:
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Sheppard Air Force Base, Hangar 1045
Enter at Missile Rd Gate |
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When:
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Sat: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun: 12-5 p.m.
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Cost:
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FREE |
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Mission Hope Craft Show - Nov. 14
Mission Hope's first craft show was organized as a way of taking its passion of crafts and using it to help those less fortunate. This holiday season you can purchase holiday decor/gifts and know you're helping a good cause.
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Where:
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Archer City Activity Building
201 S. Walnut St.
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When:
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9:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
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Cost:
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$3 Admission |
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City Council Meeting - Nov. 17
This is the regularly scheduled meeting of the Wichita Falls City Council. The public is invited to attend these open meetings and has an opportunity to address the Council during Public Comments at the beginning of each meeting.
Regularly scheduled City Council meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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City Council Chambers
Memorial Auditorium
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When:
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8:30 a.m. |
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Cost:
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FREE |
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ElectriCritters - Nov. 20 - Dec. 19
Enjoy the 8th Annual Lighted Trail Exhibit. Over 150 lighted silhouettes, with sound throughout center and trails. Children can visit Santa, have hot chocolate & s'mores, and listen to stories read on wagons.
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Where:
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River Bend Nature Center
2200 3rd Street
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When:
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Every Fri & Sat 6:30-8:30 p.m. |
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Cost:
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$4, 2 & under free |
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Casting Crowns - Nov. 21
This award-winning band makes a stop in the Falls during their "Until the Whole World Hears" tour. You don't want to miss hearing their crow favorites, "Who am I," "Life Song," and "Praise you in this Storm." For more info on the band, visit www.castingcrowns.com.
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Where:
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MPEC Kay Yeager Coliseum
900 5th Street
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When:
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7:00 p.m. |
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Cost:
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716-5555 |
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City Lights Celebration - Nov. 21
Watch downtown Wichita Falls turn into a magical array of lights. All ages are sure to love this lighted parade. Enjoy entertainment, booths, and activities for the children.
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Where:
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Downtown Wichita Falls |
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When:
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4:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
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Cost:
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FREE |
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Santa's Mail Box - Nov. 23 - Dec. 19
Write a letter to Santa! Letter should be put in a self addressed envelope, and then you're ready to get it to Santa. Drop it in the box and Santa will happily send a reply.
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Where:
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MSU/Burns Fantasy of Lights
3410 Taft |
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Cost:
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Self-addressed stamp |
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Backdoor Theatre Presents: Greater Tuna - Nov. 27
Greater Tuna is the hilarious comedy about Texas' third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna -- men, women, children and animals.
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Where:
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Backdoor Theatre
501 Indiana
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When:
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8:00 p.m. |
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Cost:
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$13-$27 |
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