Mardi Gras Downtown Sherman

The Red River Mardi Gras & Jazz Festival will come to downtown Sherman

on Feb 22.  Sherman Downtown Now has plans for a big celebration with Jazz bands, Jugglers, Magicians, the crowing of the Mardi Gras King & Queen, a dog parade, Gumbo Cook-Off and Crawfish Boil. 

The 1st of it's kind in North Texas, the Red River Mardi Gras will be a celebraton of fun, fun, fun.  Blues is the foundation of jazz as well as the prime source of rhythm and blues, rock 'n' roll, and country music.  Sherman's very own Jazz museum tells the story so well and will be open during the festival. In fact, you will hear some live Jazz while you take the tour!  

Jorge Reyna and Zydeco Country willbe performing live in front of the courthouse steps.  Wear your finest Mardi Gras garb and enter the Best Costume contest.  Judging will take place on the Grayson County Courthouse steps  at 4;30 pm, sponsored by THISISTEXOMA.
 
Here's a schedule to help you plan where and when you can see all your favorite performances:
http://redrivermardigras.com/2014-red-river-mardi-gras-jazz-festival-schedule/

Although there will be activities and performers which will certainly interest children (who doesn't like to see a magician?), there are no activities planned for children. Also, there will be wine, beer and festive alcoholic drinks for sale to those 21+.

Don't miss this afternoon and evening of fun and entertainment!

For more information on fun things to do in the Lake Texoma area, visit www.texomaonnect.com.

CHRISTMAS DOWNTOWN EXHIBIT OPENS DECEMBER 10

The Sherman Museum will collaborate with members of the Sherman Downtown Now to present a holiday exhibit entitled,

“Christmas Downtown.” The exhibit opens December 10, 2013 and will run

Downtown Sherman Christmas 2012

through January 4, 2014.

The exhibit celebrates the spirit of Christmas with holiday themed displays presented by an array of retail shops, salons and restaurants located in the vibrant downtown neighborhood. The museum’s Christmas decorations will also be exhibited, including vintage toys from their collection. Each vendor will decorate a tree or wreath representing their business and display it in the exhibit at the museum. “We can’t wait to see how each of the participants will show off their Christmas decor,” said Museum Coordinator Chris Rumohr. Museum visitors will be given a chance to vote on their favorite Christmas display and the winner will be announced and recognized on the museum website and social media pages at the close of the exhibit.

The museum is offering $1 off admission in exchange for canned goods and other food items during the “Christmas Downtown” exhibit. All pantry items collected will be donated to the Grand Central Station Dining Car in Sherman after the exhibit ends.

The Sherman Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is: $5.00 for adults; $3.00 for seniors (Ages 60+); $2.00 for students (ages 6-18) and for those with a college ID; FREE for children 5 and under and FREE for museum members.

About The Sherman Museum
The Sherman Museum is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization devoted to collecting, preserving and interpreting objects of historical significance to Grayson County and the Greater North Texas Region. The museum was previously known as The Red River Historical Museum prior to a name change in March 2011.

For more information about The Sherman Museum, visit us on the web at www.theshermanmuseum.org.  For more Christmas events in the Texoma area visit www.texomaconnect.com.  Find Parades, Toy for Tot benefit events, holiday Bazaars and more!