2/10-2/26
Fireflies:
Play by Matthew Barber, directed by Bill Rhoten. A retired schoolteacher, set in her routines and highly respected in her community, lives a quiet life alone in tiny Groverdell, Texas … until a hole in her roof draws the attention of a smooth-talking drifter. Theatre Rocks! 505 NW Main Street. Call (972) 878-5126 or visit www.theatrerocks.com for tickets and showtimes.
2/11
Beads and Bling: It’s a Mardi Gras Thing Masquerade Party:
Hosted by the Ennis Chamber of Commerce. $80 for individual tickets. 6:00-10:00 p.m., SPJST Lodge #25, 1901 E. Ennis Ave. For information, contact Jennifer Wilson at (972) 878-2625 or [email protected].
Dancing With the Ellis County Stars:
Benefits TBCH foster care and adoptions. $5/vote. 6:00 p.m., 2000 Civic Center Lane, Waxahachie.
2/16-2/26
I Love You, You’re Perfect:
A musical about love in all its many stages. The longest running off-Broadway revue in history has been updated for the realities of 21st century relationships. Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas Street. Call (972) 878-7529 or visit www.ennispublictheatre.com for tickets and showtimes.
2/17
Polka Pre-Party:
Featuring Legion Oaks Polka Band. No cover charge. Burgers and fries available for purchase. Full cash bar. No smoking (smoking allowed on patio). No alcohol permitted in or out of the premises. Doors open: 5:00 p.m.; live music: 7:00-11:00 p.m., Sokol Ennis Clubroom (back entrance), 2622 E. Hwy. 34. For more information, contact (972) 875-7959 or www.sokolennis.com.
2/18
Ennis Czech Music Festival:
Come join the Czech Polka Bands of Ennis at the 16th annual event. The festival features a family atmosphere filled with great music, dancing, food, a kid zone and much more! 1:00-10:30 p.m., Sokol Hall, 2622 E. Hwy. 34. For more information, contact [email protected].
2/19
Live Music by J.D. Cobb:
2:00-4:00 p.m., Sugar Ridge Winery and Bistro, 353 Sugar Ridge Road.
2/25-2/26
Texas Motorplex Bracket Series:
Texas Motorplex, 7500 US-287. For more information, visit www.texasmotorplex.com.
3/25
22nd Lawn & Garden Expo:
Hosted by the Ellis County Master Gardeners. Keynote speakers from Wildseed Farms in Fredericksburg and LBJ Wildflower Center in Austin. Free tickets available from our sponsors in early March. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., 2000 Civic Center Lane, Waxahachie. For details, visit https://ecmga.com/ or follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ECMG.
Tuesdays
Men’s Brown Bag Bible Study:
Bring your Bible and a sack lunch and join other men of the community for a brief time of Bible study during the noon hour. Noon-1:00 p.m., Baylor Baptist Church, 210 N. Preston St. (Use the Knox Street entrance.) For more information, call (972) 875-2521.
Rotary Club of Ennis Meeting:
Lunch, club business and program. Noon, The Vine at 119, 119 South Dallas Street.
Wednesdays
Ennis Host Lions Club Meeting:
Noon, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1200 Country Club Road. Please call Bob Taylor at (972) 875-3546 or email [email protected] if you plan to attend so your lunch can be ordered.
Thursdays
Cornhole:
The event is run by South Dallas Cornhole Region and is open to anyone. Please follow South Dallas Cornhole for all their event schedules. Sign up before 7:00 p.m., SPJST Lodge, 1901 E. Ennis Avenue. (972) 875-8381.
Saturdays
Genealogy Help With Pat Kemper, The Family History Detective:
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St., Waxahachie. (972) 937-2671.
Fourth Saturdays
The Bristol Opry:
Open mic. Admission is free and donations are accepted. Concessions available for purchase. 6:00-7:00 p.m., Old Bristol School, 100 Church Street, Bristol. For more information, call (972) 351-2043.