Corsicana Arts, Attractions and Entertainment

Newcomers and long-time residents are continually surprised by the amount of cultural events, museums and entertainment available in Corsicana. there is truly something for everyone to take pleasure in. One of the most popular performance venues that residents visit is the Palace Theatre. This restored 1921 Vaudeville Theatre is located in downtown Corsicana. It features the latest in sound and light equipment to make each production spectacular. Each year, the Theatre hosts numerous performances featuring major artists. The facility can also be rented out to members of the local community for any professional arts or educational programming.

For over 35 years, The Warehouse Living Arts Center has been central to Navarro County's arts, cultural and entertainment scene. It also greatly enhances the quality of life for multiple nearby counties as well. The Center's primary purpose is to assist in the education in, production of and development of the performing arts. Withing the Center, residents can find the home base of the Navarro Council of the Arts. The Navarro Council of Arts provides numerous free exhibits and displays that change throughout the course of the year. The Center is also home to an active children's theatre company, which has produced over 300 shows that have delighted residents of all ages.

If you're interested in the history of the West, you should visit the Pearce Collection at Navarro College. Navarro College offers two collections: the Pearce Civil War Collection and the Western Arts Collection. The heart-wrenching Civil War collection documents the experiences of both northern and southern soldiers through letters, artifacts and diaries.

For an out of this world experience, visit the Cook Center Planetarium! The Cook Center Planetarium is the largest domed theatre and planetarium in Texas! Each week, audiences are dazzled by star, laser and large-format movies in addition to thrilling planetarium shows.

If you want to experience what the Old West was like, you should stop by the Pioneer Village Historical Museum. The Museum recreates the days of Navarro County's first settlers. It features replicas of old buildings and informational exhibits about the county itself. While you are there, be sure to check out the Lefty Frizzell Statue and Museum. Lefty Frizzell was a famous American country music singer that helped make honky tonk a popular style of music in the 1950's.

If you've got a sweet tooth, Corsicana has two popular attractions you'll want to visit. Russell Stover Candies and Collin Street Bakery. Russell Stover Candies is one of the world's leading makers of chocolate candies. At Russell Stovers, you can savor delicious sample candies as you watch a fun candy-making demonstration. After the show is over, you can shop Russell Stover's huge selection of hand-dipped chocolate sweets. If you prefer pastires over candy, the Collin Street Bakery is a wonderful choice. Since 1896, this family-owned and operated business has been distributing freshly-baked goodies worldwide. While you're at the bakery, you can enjoy complimentary samples and take home some fresh-baked goods.

Although the Navarro County Youth Expo happens only once a year, the expo has been one of the most popular attractions in Navarro County since 1959. Initially, the expo grew out of the Corsicana Livestock and Agricultural Show, which was a popular event from the 1930s through 1957. After temporarily shutting down, the first official expo was recognized for youths belonging to 4-H and FFA in 1959. Featuring both agricultural and non-agricultural events, the Navarro County Youth Expo has grown over 200% recently. Today's expo leaders were once the same proud youngsters that competed in the competition.