May 9, 2017 Nacogdoches -- The Texas Blueberry Festival kicks off with the Blueberry Bluegrass Concert in the Park, from 6 to 10 p.m. June 9 at Festival Plaza in downtown Nacogdoches.

March 1, 2016 - The Pines Theater 2016 season continues Monday, March 14 with the return of Grammy winner Mike Farris and the Roseland Rhythm Revue.

December 30, 2015 - The Pines Theater kicks off the 2016 season Thursday, January 21 with an intimate performance by American Idol favorite Melinda Doolittle.

"American Idol fans will remember Melinda from season six in 2007," said Tara Watson-Watkins, executive director of the Lufkin Convention and Visitors Bureau and artistic director for The Pines. "Simon Cowell called her his 'personal favorite,' and a lot of fans agreed. She won a lot of hearts with her powerful voice and engaging charm."

September 30, 2015 - The Pines Theater 2015 season, "Timeless Classics and New Favorites," continues Wednesday, October 14, when four Broadway veterans known as The Unexpected Boys present an award-winning tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

July 27, 2015 - The Pines Theater 2015 season, "Timeless Classics and New Favorites," continues Thursday, August 13, 2015, when Grammy-winner Mike Farris brings his powerful soul-gospel fusion to downtown Lufkin.