Through October
Ellis County Art Association Gallery Member Show:
Gallery members may submit up to five pieces of art online. No theme. Art on the Square Fine Art Gallery, 113 W. Franklin St. For more information, visit [email protected].
8/3-8/13
An Evening of Culture: Faith County II:
Ennis Public Theatre presents this play by Mark Landon Smith. Amateurs take on Shakespeare. Would a play by any other name smell as disastrous? Recommended for ages 13-plus. Performances Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees: 2:30 p.m., Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St. For ticket information, go to https://ennispublictheatre.com or call (972) 878-7529.
8/11-8/27
Twelve Angry Men:
Theatre Rocks presents the play by Reginal Rose, directed by Bill Rhoten. Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner city teen. Theatre Rocks!, 505 NW Main St. For showtimes and ticket information, go to www.theatrerocks.com or call (972) 878-5126.
8/18
The Wellness Symposium:
Equipping Ellis County to empower themselves and others. Lunch and refreshments provided. There will also be exhibitor booths. Free. 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln., Waxahachie.
8/24
Tipping the Pain Scale:
A documentary following six individuals who are grappling with the systemic failures in how we have dealt with addiction and their journeys to develop and employ new, and often controversial solutions. It is a positive and uplifting, yet gritty and real story of redemption and hope. Free, but registration recommended due to limited seating. 1:00-4:00 p.m., Texas Theater, 110 W. Main Street, Waxahachie. Sponsored by Hickory Trail Hospital and IMPACT Waxahachie. Contact Reanna Liversage, director of community coalitions, at [email protected] or (972) 518-1821.
8/25
The Battle of 287 Varsity Football Game:
Ennis High School vs. Waxahachie. Cheer the Lions on to victory. 7:00 p.m., Lion Memorial Stadium. Ticket must be purchased in advance through https://gofan.co/app/school/TX16066.
8/26
Texas Truck Invasion:
This is an all-day event. For tickets and times, contact Texas Motorplex, 7500 W. Hwy. 287 at (972) 878-2641 or www.texasmotorplex.com.
Tuesdays
Rotary Club of Ennis Meeting:
Lunch, club business and program. Noon, First United Methodist Church, 300 N. Sherman St.
Second Tuesdays
Ennis Masonic Lodge #369 Meeting:
7:00 p.m., 209 N. Dallas Street.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1191 Meeting:
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., rotating between Corsicana, Ennis and Waxahachie. For more information, contact (972) 775-2463 or [email protected].
Wednesdays
Ennis Host Lions Club Meeting:
Noon, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1200 Country Club Rd.
Chess Classes:
4:00-5:00 p.m., Ennis Public Library, 501 W. Ennis Ave. For more information, call the library at (972) 875-5360.
First Thursdays
Sip, Shop & Stroll:
Come enjoy some sips, bites and special deals with our wonderful downtown merchants. 5:00-8:00 p.m., Downtown Ennis. Call the Ennis Welcome Center at (972) 878-4748 for more information.
Fourth Thursdays
Bookworms Reading Group:
Like to read and discuss books? Join the Bookworms at the library. Ennis Public Library, 501 W. Ennis Ave. (972) 875-5360.