Upcoming Events & Attractions

	Saturday, November 17 Abe Mac \| 12 Gage Restaurant When Mac is in town, he’s tucked inside some hideaway bar somewhere, using his smooth baritone voice to rope the attention of small crowds.
	Thursday, November 22 Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner \| 12 Gage Restaurant Join us at the 12 Gage Restaurant for our famous traditional turkey day lunch buffet or regular dinner service. Reservations are required. Call our front desk to make yours today (432) 386-4205.
	Friday, November 23 Rick Ruiz \| 12 Gage Restaurant Rick has played at the Gage Hotel for many years and enjoys playing acoustic country and Spanish classics.
	Saturday, November 24 Drew Kennedy \| 12 Gage Restaurant Drew Kennedy has devoted his life to writing and performing his songs his way. With a catalog seven-albums deep, one novel penned, a music festival created, and an ever-growing group of admirers comprising elite peers and everyday listeners, Kennedy has built a strong career in music.
	Friday, November 30 Tanner Louis \| 12 Gage Restaurant Previously founder of the Band Lee County Line, Louis knows a thing or two about being on the road. While playing as Lee County Line the band has had the opportunity to play in some of the most historic dance halls in Texas, as well as share the stage with the biggest acts in red dirt music today.
	Saturday, December 1 Josh Grider \| 12 Gage Restaurant The New Mexico native has turned the lessons he’s learned so far into an impressive collection of catchy, substantive country tunes — the kind that draw parallels between Grider and artists like Kacey Musgraves and Steve Earle. But Grider delivers them with a smooth Neo-traditional baritone to rival Joe Nichols and melodic hooks that, when they hit you just right, feel timeless on first listen.
	Saturday, December 1 Fiesta de Noche Buena \| Marathon, TX Experience true small town holiday spirit by joining us on Saturday, December 1, 2018 for Marathon’s annual Fiesta de Noche Buena. Main street merchants extend their hours for this charming outdoor street festival which kicks off the holiday season. Come and enjoy outdoor tree lighting, children’s folklorico dancing, caroling, hay rides, food and drinks, live music, a visit from Santa, Best Christmas Lights tour and competition, and a raffle fundraiser for the Marathon PTO. Local shops and galleries will be open. Please join in the celebration!
	Saturday, December 8 Larry Hooper \| 12 Gage Restaurant Larry was raised in Palestine, TX and steeped in the sounds surrounding him, his cousin’s bluegrass band, a well-stocked family record collection, and the rich songwriting legacy that all Texans inherit.
	Saturday, December 15 Tom Griffith \| 12 Gage Restaurant Tom Griffith has been performing since the middle 1970s. His musical arrangements are his personal synthesis of traditional and contemporary folk, roots, and blues.
	Saturday, December 22 Bobby Duncan \| 12 Gage Restaurant Bobby Duncan is an incredibly gifted songwriter whose depth belies his age. This Walt Wilkins protege has been playing professionally since his early teens and his old soul joins with his soulful voice to deliver some of the finest singer/songwriter material in contemporary Texas music.
	Monday, December 24 – Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinners \| 12 Gage Restaurant ‘Tis the season to be jolly and eat well too! Bring your family and friends to share the traditions of the season. Join us at the 12 Gage Restaurant for our Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Dinner. Space is limited and reservations are required.
	Saturday, December 29 Reid Umstattd \| 12 Gage Restaurant Hailing from Austin, Texas, Reid Umstattd is a rock/soul singer recently featured as artist on NBC’s The Voice Season 14. Reid has cultivated a singular, genre-bending vocal delivery and a rare ability to jump from one musical style to the next seamlessly.
	Monday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner \| 12 Gage Restaurant Celebrate the evening and ring in 2019 at our annual New Year’s Eve Dinner Party! Chef Rodriguez will prepare an amazing prix fixe dinner paired with champagne while you enjoy great company. Space is limited and reservations are required.
	Monday, December 31 Tessy Lou Williams \| 12 Gage Restaurant The musical pilgrimage toward her dreams for Tessy Lou, from the tiny town of Willow Creek, to Austin and Nashville, continues.  Tessy Lou and the Shotgun Stars are living new songs and new dreams. So, keep your eyes and ears open for new music and tour dates from Tessy Lou and the Shotgun Stars!

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	Saturday, November 17 Abe Mac \| 12 Gage Restaurant When Mac is in town, he’s tucked inside some hideaway bar somewhere, using his smooth baritone voice to rope the attention of small crowds.
	Thursday, November 22 Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner \| 12 Gage Restaurant Join us at the 12 Gage Restaurant for our famous traditional turkey day lunch buffet or regular dinner service. Reservations are required. Call our front desk to make yours today (432) 386-4205.
	Friday, November 23 Rick Ruiz \| 12 Gage Restaurant Rick has played at the Gage Hotel for many years and enjoys playing acoustic country and Spanish classics.
	Saturday, November 24 Drew Kennedy \| 12 Gage Restaurant Drew Kennedy has devoted his life to writing and performing his songs his way. With a catalog seven-albums deep, one novel penned, a music festival created, and an ever-growing group of admirers comprising elite peers and everyday listeners, Kennedy has built a strong career in music.
	Friday, November 30 Tanner Louis \| 12 Gage Restaurant Previously founder of the Band Lee County Line, Louis knows a thing or two about being on the road. While playing as Lee County Line the band has had the opportunity to play in some of the most historic dance halls in Texas, as well as share the stage with the biggest acts in red dirt music today.
	Saturday, December 1 Josh Grider \| 12 Gage Restaurant The New Mexico native has turned the lessons he’s learned so far into an impressive collection of catchy, substantive country tunes — the kind that draw parallels between Grider and artists like Kacey Musgraves and Steve Earle. But Grider delivers them with a smooth Neo-traditional baritone to rival Joe Nichols and melodic hooks that, when they hit you just right, feel timeless on first listen.
	Saturday, December 1 Fiesta de Noche Buena \| Marathon, TX Experience true small town holiday spirit by joining us on Saturday, December 1, 2018 for Marathon’s annual Fiesta de Noche Buena. Main street merchants extend their hours for this charming outdoor street festival which kicks off the holiday season. Come and enjoy outdoor tree lighting, children’s folklorico dancing, caroling, hay rides, food and drinks, live music, a visit from Santa, Best Christmas Lights tour and competition, and a raffle fundraiser for the Marathon PTO. Local shops and galleries will be open. Please join in the celebration!
	Saturday, December 8 Larry Hooper \| 12 Gage Restaurant Larry was raised in Palestine, TX and steeped in the sounds surrounding him, his cousin’s bluegrass band, a well-stocked family record collection, and the rich songwriting legacy that all Texans inherit.
	Saturday, December 15 Tom Griffith \| 12 Gage Restaurant Tom Griffith has been performing since the middle 1970s. His musical arrangements are his personal synthesis of traditional and contemporary folk, roots, and blues.
	Saturday, December 22 Bobby Duncan \| 12 Gage Restaurant Bobby Duncan is an incredibly gifted songwriter whose depth belies his age. This Walt Wilkins protege has been playing professionally since his early teens and his old soul joins with his soulful voice to deliver some of the finest singer/songwriter material in contemporary Texas music.
	Monday, December 24 – Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinners \| 12 Gage Restaurant ‘Tis the season to be jolly and eat well too! Bring your family and friends to share the traditions of the season. Join us at the 12 Gage Restaurant for our Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Dinner. Space is limited and reservations are required.
	Saturday, December 29 Reid Umstattd \| 12 Gage Restaurant Hailing from Austin, Texas, Reid Umstattd is a rock/soul singer recently featured as artist on NBC’s The Voice Season 14. Reid has cultivated a singular, genre-bending vocal delivery and a rare ability to jump from one musical style to the next seamlessly.
	Monday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner \| 12 Gage Restaurant Celebrate the evening and ring in 2019 at our annual New Year’s Eve Dinner Party! Chef Rodriguez will prepare an amazing prix fixe dinner paired with champagne while you enjoy great company. Space is limited and reservations are required.
	Monday, December 31 Tessy Lou Williams \| 12 Gage Restaurant The musical pilgrimage toward her dreams for Tessy Lou, from the tiny town of Willow Creek, to Austin and Nashville, continues.  Tessy Lou and the Shotgun Stars are living new songs and new dreams. So, keep your eyes and ears open for new music and tour dates from Tessy Lou and the Shotgun Stars!