Does anyone know the real historical significance of this building? It happens to be where a quartet called the Singing Nightengales performed one night in 1907. They were strictly singers at the time. As it happened, a disturbance on Main St. occurred during their performance and everyone left their seats to go take a look. When the patrons returned, one of the performers by the name of Julius Marx began making a bunch of derogatory remarks about the town. The rest of the group followed suit. They figured they didnt have much to lose at this point, being upstaged by an unruly mule (or mules) outside. Surprisingly, the crowd loved it. This began a major pivot in their careers and comedy as a whole. Julius changed his name to Groucho, and along with Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo, they became the famous comedy team, the Marx Brothers. Groucho even immortalizes the town in their movie Duck Soup, where he addresses the citizens of Freedonia. You think that is pure coincidence, when the next street over has the same name?

Nacogdoches is Incredibly Blessed and Extremely Lucky to have such an Artistic, Transformative Oasis/Culturally Diverse Haven within the Heart of their Lovely, quantum, quaint Downtown. John and Alyssa are Gifted Event and Gallery Staff as are the Stellar student staff I.e. Jordan, Wyland, Javier, etc there. I was recently so grateful to Experience Both the Deep Shadow & Illuminatingly Alive Artwork of current gallery shows along with assisting the Red Dirt Memories reading. All culminated into a Tremendous Success. Nacogdoches residents and tourists alike...Dont miss out on visiting and supporting this Incubating Hub of Transcendent Creativity and Smalltown Hospitality. Dont take this Gem for granted. Support this Space for the Benefit of your towns Best and Brightest Celebrations of Nacs Glorious Past, Present & Future. Art Changes Lives and Cole Art Center Holds Precious the Variety of Life Changing Artists in the Process of Breathing Life into the Lives of those who Need Most to Bloom Into their Vast Potential. Dont Miss the Caddo Gallery Show Opening in January (24th). Will be a first of its kind Experience. Not to be Missed.

Simple but nice

A local gem, featuring Superior local talent. We are lucky to have them here.

Went to a reading here. Lovely space

Nice atmosphere. Good variation of art.

Beautiful location in historic downtown. Various exhibits and programs on schedule.

A wonderful gallery in the historic downtown and the staff is awesome

Excellent venue - always a cool exhibit.

Diverse art exhibitions that bring the world to downtown Nacogdoches.

International Poetry Day is so great

Wonderful art exhibits

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It was nice for getting out if the summer heat

Love it! Plenty of space