East Texas is known for its amazing music, and there is no shortage of opportunities to hear it this weekend! Lots of other events, too. Read on for the details, grab some friends and have a fun weekend!

Ben Wheeler

Friday, May 17 at Moore's Store: Tommy Alverson Band. $10 advance tickets at outhousetickets.com or $15 at the door. (903)833-5100 for more information. 1551 FM 279, Ben Wheeler.

Saturday, May 18 at Moore's Store: Steve Carpenter Band (traditional country) $7 at the door.

Every Saturday at The Forge Bistro, bluesman Craig Wallace performs from 3-6pm. (903)833-5970 for more information on The Forge's music.

Friday, May 16 at The Forge, The Scrips (folk and bluegrass music) Watch videos here.  7:00pm no cover.

May is National Strawberry Month because of their abundance right this time of year. Since they're so abundant, their prices are lower this time of year, as well.

Add that to the health benefits of strawberries, which include an immune-boosting dose of vitamin C, ellagic acid which is good for collagen production, and blood-pressure regulating potassium.

A study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health shows that women who eat 16 or more strawberries per week are 14 percent less likely to have elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP)—an indication of inflammation in the body.

East Texas is known for its amazing music, and there is no shortage of opportunities to hear it this weekend! Lots of other events, too. Read on for the details, grab some friends and have a fun weekend!

Ben Wheeler

Friday, May 17 at Moore's Store: Tommy Alverson Band. $10 advance tickets at outhousetickets.com or $15 at the door. (903)833-5100 for more information. 1551 FM 279, Ben Wheeler.

Saturday, May 18 at Moore's Store: Steve Carpenter Band (traditional country) $7 at the door.

Every Saturday at The Forge Bistro, bluesman Craig Wallace performs from 3-6pm. (903)833-5970 for more information on The Forge's music.

Friday, May 16 at The Forge, The Scrips (folk and bluegrass music) Watch videos here.  7:00pm no cover.