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February 1, 2019 • Issue 2, Volume 7

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Things to Do » “Welcome to Dr. Factenstein’s Trivia: A Night of Lively FamilyFriendly Fun For All Ages” By Barbara Greenbauer

» “The King and I” & Michael McDonald at the Cowan Center

» The Master Gardeners 2019 Lecture Series

» February 15th-17th: The 2019 East Texas Auto & Cycle Show

» Salvation Army Games Day & Hearts Behind the Red Shield Events This Month: Have Fun & Make a Difference

» 1st Annual Bets for Vets Casino Night

» The Largest Train Show in East Texas: Cotton Belt Train Show

» February Events at the Goodman Museum: Book Club, Murder Mystery & “Just Papers” Exhibit Opening

» “Blown Art Exhibit” at Smith County Historical Society

» Tyler Public Library: Free Programs for Adults for the New Year

» Valentine’s Day Sadie Hawkins Dance & A Yummy Simmer & Brew Festival at True Vine Brewing This Month

» 5K’s, Fun Runs & More

» “Junk Hippy” Comes Back to Hit the Bricks in Downtown Tyler

» At Liberty Hall This Month: Reel Talk, Card 53, & Tracy Byrd in Concert 12 Family

» “Love Under the Stars” at CESSE This Month

» At Discovery Science Place This Month: A Love of Science

» Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Invade Tyler On Saturday, February 9th

» At Studio Movie Grill This Month: A Case of Classic Love

» Barnes & Noble Booksellers Story Time Fun 13 Outdoors

» Celebrate Spring Fever at Tyler State Park

» At Caldwell Zoo This Month: Camp Registration Is Now Open

» Caddo Mounds State Historic Site Events 14 Music

» “Karisia Hernandez: Learning To Fly” By Johnny Griffith

» ETX Frontline Heroes Benefit Concert: Great Music, Great Cause, A Great Time

» Randy Rogers Band & Wade Bowen To Headline: 2019’s Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival Announces Music Line up

» Tyler Vinyl Record Show 2019

» Johnny Cash Birthday Celebration with the World’s #1 Johnny Cash Tribute

» The 5 Browns in Concert with East Texas Symphony

» UT Tyler Students to Perform with U.S. Navy Concert Band

» The New Year Brings Big Music to East Texas: Michael McDonald, Big Daddy Weave, The Isaacs, & The Beach Boys

» The Complete Music Gig Guide for Live Music 19 Food

» Foodie Events including Wine & Dinner Pairing with Keipersol at High Hill Farms, Keto Reset Classes, Hunger for Love Community Event, Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off, The Cutting Edge of Dietetics: Farm to Clinic to Plate, Texas Coffee & Donut Festival, Intensive Cooking Boot Camp, East Texas Sip & Shop Race, Vintner’s Dinner at Keipersol Winery, and The 35th Annual Taste of Tyler 20 Art

» “Inside the Artist’s Studio: An Adventure to Owl Island, The Fantastic Laminda Miller” By Derrick White

» Gallery Main Street Announces 2019 Exhibit Line Up

» At HeARTS Found in Edom This Month: Classes & Workshops 22 Theatre

» Now on Stage: “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Girl in the White Pinafore,” “50 Years of Rock and Roll,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and Much More 23 Books

» “Something Powerful to Consider” by Gini Rainey

» Book Clubs & Signings Around Town

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Welcome to Dr. Factenstein’s Trivia:

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A Night of Lively FamilyFriendly Fun For All Ages

By Barbara Greenbauer

Are you a tried and true trivia buff, or know just enough to yell out the answers to Jeopardy questions?

Either way, you will love the high energy experience of Dr. Factenstein’s Trivia, an interactive evening of brain teasers, laughs, and high spirits.

Dr. Factenstein (also known as Kris Price) brings to the table a huge passion for all things trivial and a sense of humor and energy that is unstoppable.

Dr. Factenstein makes quite an entrance, garbed in a white lab coat, goggles, and assorted paraphernalia. And with that, let the games begin!

The night we were visiting, he was leading the audience in an hour of thoughtful mayhem at Bruno’s Pizza on Old Jacksonville Hwy. in Tyler, where patrons can eat, drink, and play trivia at the same time. The concept is simple: a venue or restaurant signs on to host the high-energy trivia show and it’s a win/win for everybody! The host provides gift cards for prizes that the teams enthusiastically vie for throughout the hour and guests play right from the comfort of their table.

Kris is new in town, but brings a world of experience to his “Dr. Factenstein” business and wants “folks to come out to a totally familyfriendly, put your phones down, experience like no other.”

The night begins with some simple instructions, with a strict “no phones or cheating policy” - no technology is allowed. Each team is encouraged to make up a catchy name and is equipped with score pads and pencils. The road map for the night is pretty easy: a classic trivia experience with three categories, including topics like video games, plants, animals, Disney, instruments, and sports.

Dr. Factenstein reads the categories and the fun starts. You can jump ahead of the pack before the game even begins and get an extra point by tagging your location in social media and the fact that you are playing the game.

There are four rounds in a game, and even early on the excitement is fast and furious. Most of the tables in the dining room are engaged and in deep discussion on their collaborative answer. Dr. Factenstein announces a final minute and answers are run up to the front of the room for tabulation.

When the correct answer is announced, the room erupts in yells, cheers, high fives … and some groans too.

It is a totally family-friendly atmosphere and kids are encouraged to participate. The Stovall family from Bullard is really into the game, with the young sons in the family racing against time to get their answers in. Melissa Stovall said, “We didn’t know about the trivia game when we came in to eat but the kids are really excited and having a ton of fun.”

The excitement of high stakes competition is in the air as Dr. Factenstein announces the next category, a movie audio clip, which immediately has the crowd whispering to their teammates. Dr. Factenstein reiterates that there is one answer per table and no shouting of answers is allowed.

Dr. Factenstein hosts different versions of

the trivia extravaganza including “Opinionation” (think Family Feud), where 100 people are surveyed and players guess the most popular answers. This makes for great family input because answers are totally subjective. A different twist to the game is that players can use their phones all night because it’s impossible to find the answers to the survey anywhere online!

“Trivia Bingo” isn’t just for old folks! It’s a bingo game, interwoven with trivia questions between games to spice things up a notch. Four games of Bingo are played in one hour, and guests can join at any point and never be behind.

There’s also a riotous contest designed for gaming and sci-fi fans. “Question Quest” abandons all the standard categories like history, geography, and sports in favor of Star Trek, Nintendo, and Doctor Who questions geeks and nerds will love.

As the hour winds down on the night we attended (and the good Dr. is very strict about the timing), the energy is running high. The final question is upon us, with bidding from each team anywhere from 0-20 points. This time, you can be wrong and the bid will be subtracted from the final score.

Pens are down, answers are in and the scores are very close. The team called Potent Potables took top honors that night, and received their prize amongst cheers and a lot of whooping and hollering. The top three teams are all winners and had a great time proving their trivia prowess.

Dr. Factenstein’s weekly trivia schedule looks like this: • Tuesdays (7-8pm): Bruno’s Pizza (15770 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler) - Variety Trivia • Wednesdays (7-8pm): Fuzzy’s Tacos (6361 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler) - Traditional Trivia • Wednesdays (7-8pm): The Porch at ETX Brewing Co. (221 S. Broadway, Downtown Tyler) - Opinionation • Thursdays (7-8pm): Taqueria El Lugar on the Square (111 W. Ferguson St., Downtown Tyler) - Trivia Bingo For more info, you can call (903)326-9937 or send an email to Dr.Factenstein@gmail.com for more information.

Dr. Factenstein is constantly adding new venues and times, so check him out on Facebook (facebook.com/DrFactenstein). The good Dr. also posts a special clue to the evening’s lineup so it’s always a good idea to take a look before you go.

Dr. Factenstein also offers the trivia experience tailored especially for weddings, schools, corporate events, fundraisers, and youth groups.

“We are dedicated to helping local businesses receive more customers and providing a fun and interactive evening of entertainment, free of screens and technology where folks can bond and just come closer together,” said Dr. Factenstein.

Swing by and play … it will be an unexpected bonus to your evening meal, and you’ll leave with a smile on your face and maybe even a trivia triumph!

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“The King and I” & Michael McDonald on Stage at the Cowan Center

Upcoming this month is an exciting lineup of shows! The Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the UT Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the box office by calling (903)566-7424 or go to cowancenter.org.

Upcoming productions are: February 1st (10am and 12:30pm): “The Ugly Duckling” - Hans Christian Andersen’s classic “The Ugly Duckling” has helped generations of children understand one of humanity’s universal struggles. This classic story comes to life in this modern stage production, and offers hope to us all as we root for the ugly duckling who exemplifies resilience and heroism along the way to becoming a beautiful swan. This production is jointly presented by UT Tyler Cowan Center with Young Audiences of Northeast Texas and The Discovery Science Place. Tickets are $4.

February 4th (7:30pm): “The King and I” - Two worlds collide in this “breathtaking and exquisite” (New York Times) musical, based on the 2015 Tony Award®winning Lincoln Center Theater production.

One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, “The King and I” boasts a score that features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello, Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance?,” and “Something Wonderful.”

Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens. Tickets are $37-$72.

February 9th (7:30pm): Kool & The Gang - This concert was canceled.

February 19th (10am and 12:30pm): “The Magic School Bus” - When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip. This is jointly presented by UT Tyler Cowan Center with Young Audiences of Northeast Texas and The Discovery Science Place.

Tickets are $4. (Sold Out) February 20th (7:30pm): Michael McDonald With a career that encompasses five Grammys®, numerous chart-topping hits, and a wealth of accolades, Michael McDonald is an enduring force in popular music. Before embarking on a phenomenal solo career, McDonald was an integral part of Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers. Throughout the 80’s and 90’s, his solo career soared with a string of hits including “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near),” “Sweet

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February 15th-17th:

The 2019 East Texas Auto & Cycle Show

Freedom,” “On My Own” (with Patti LaBelle) and the Grammy®-winning James Ingram duet “Yah Mo B There.” He has a soulful voice to touch your soul. Tickets are $77-$97. This concert substituted for the cancelled Kool & The Gang concert.

February 26th (7:30pm): Los Vivancos: Born to Dance - Brothers from Spain ignite the stage with power, grace, virtuosity, and passion. Metallica, Deep Purple, Leonard Cohen … the best hits of all-time music legends come together in an impressive extravaganza created by the awardwinning group Los Vivancos. Through tap dance, humor, martial arts, aerial performance, musical virtuosity, and flamenco, these seven artistic and athletic performers create a spectacular stage utopia. Tickets are $47-$62.

Other Performances • March 16th (7pm): The Chieftains with Paddy Moloney • March 19th (7:30pm): Dan Rather • March 30th (7:30pm): New York Philharmonic String Quartet • April 9th (7:30pm): “Finding Neverland”

The 2019 East Texas Auto & Cycle Show benefiting the East Texas Crisis Center (ETCC) will be celebrating its 29th year. The show opens at Harvey Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St. in Tyler on Friday, February 15th and runs through Sunday, February 17th.

From humble beginnings in 1991 when the first show and car raffle raised $20,000, the show now raises over $150,000 in net proceeds for the East Texas Crisis Center each year.

This year, the show brings in vehicles of all makes and from every decade: some very rare, some from car enthusiasts who own vast collections of cars, and some from those who have owned or purchased the one “dream car” from their youth.

Each year ETCC selects a theme for the show every year, and this year’s theme is “Viper Invasion.” Come down to celebrate the history of this unmistakable American Icon with some of the rarest Vipers in the world. This year’s Feature Car is a 2017 Dodge Viper ACR. This car is from the 1 of 1 Program Dodge offered on its Vipers the last year they were made.

There is no other Viper exactly like it. The owner picked all of the features and colors to customize the car to his specifications. He was modeling the car after a 1955 Belair. The color is Custom Turquoise and the engine is a 9 Liter (549ci) V-10

Extreme Stroker.

The show features an exciting car to be raffled off at the close of the show. The 2019 raffle car is a 1962 Thunderbird.

This will be the sixteenth year that Tyler Ford has donated a car. Tickets are only $10 each and all of the proceeds benefit the East Texas Crisis Center due to the generosity of Tyler Ford!

Live entertainment will reflect the music of the same era featuring Matt and Megan Magill on Saturday and The Tyler All-Star Band with their special brand of 60’s rock & roll.

New this year, The Viper Autocross Thrill Ride is your chance to experience this exotic, powerful and expensive car from the passenger seat. Each ride costs $20 and consists of 2 laps at the Harvey Convention Parking lot. There will be about six Vipers in the thrill ride lineup to choose from. All proceeds from the ride benefits the East Texas Crisis Center.

The show is Friday, February 17th (5-9pm), Saturday, February 16th (9am-7pm), Sunday, February 17th (9am-4pm). Tickets are $10 for adults and children 10 and under are free. For more info go to autoandcycleshow.com.

Salvation Army Games Day & Hearts Behind the Red Shield Events This Month:

The Master Gardeners Have Fun & Make a Difference 2019 Lecture Series

Every year the Tyler Public Library hosts the Master Gardeners lecture series. A great lineup of topics is in store for this spring.

This program are 11:30am-1pm and held at the Tyler Public Library, 201 S. College Ave., Downtown Tyler. Topics and dates are: • February 15th: Basics of Hobby Greenhouses • March 15th: Trialed and Trusted Plants, Distinctly Southern • April 12th: Supercharge your Garden with Texas Superstar Plants • May 17th: Home Landscaping: Right Plant, Right Place Lectures are free to attend. For complete info call (903)590-2980 or go to cmg.tamu.edu.

Several fun events will take place this month at the Tyler Salvation Army. The Salvation Army is located at 633 N. Broadway, Downtown Tyler. For more info call (903)592-4361.

February 12th (5-8:30pm): Hearts Behind the Red Shield - The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will host the annual Hearts Behind the Red Shield fundraiser on Tuesday, February, 12th at Harvey Convention Center, located at 2000 W. Front St., Tyler. Doors open at 5:30pm. A fajita dinner, silent and live auctions, live entertainment, and a food drive will be held.

Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased at the Salvation Army, 633 N. Broadway, Tyler or $25 at the door. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Tyler Salvation Army. Call Madeline Parker at (903)539-9063 or Jeanette Pritchett at (903)328-7444 for tickets or for more information.

February 21st (10am-3pm): Games Day - Come out for this day of heavy hors d’oeuvres, shopping, and door prizes, and support America’s favorite charity. This event will be held at The Salvation Army Community Center, 715 N. Spring St. Tickets are $25 at the door. All proceeds will benefit The Salvation Army of Tyler. Call Christi Roberts at (903)780-7484 or email clr724@gmail.com to register or for more information. All reservations must be made by Friday, February 15th.

February 16th (6-10pm)

1st Annual Bets for Vets Casino Night

Dinner, drinks, a silent auction, live entertainment by Billie Jo Sewell, a full casino and the guest speaker will all be part of this fun night. All proceeds will go to benefit The Ameri-Tex “Never Forgotten” Foundation. Please contact (903)270-9368 for tickets. This will be held at TASCA, 10495 Jim Russell Rd., Whitehouse.

The Largest Train Show in East Texas:

2019 Cotton Belt Train Show

On March 16th (10am-5pm) and March 17th (10am4pm), the 2019 Cotton Belt Train Show returns to Tyler Rose Garden Center! This celebration of all things railroading is a great, fun experience for all ages. There will be so much to see and do for the entire family!

Many clubs will be displaying their ingenious layouts, and lots of vendors will be selling memorabilia. Modeling supplies for your own home layout will be on sale as well.

This is the largest train show in East Texas! It is hosted by the East Texas T-Trak, East Texas-area model train enthusiasts.

Admission is $7 and children under 12 are free. For more info go to facebook.com/ events/232545664153897 or call (903)595-7232. Vendor applications are still being accepted.

February events at the Goodman Museum:

Book Club, Murder Mystery & “Just Papers” Exhibit Opening

“Just Papers” Exhibit: The Goodman Museum and the Tyler Public Library are partnering in February. The Library will host a shared exhibit from the Goodman called “Just Papers.” Visitors will be able to see and read excerpts from the personal letters, medical books, and popular novels in the Goodman family personal collection. Admission is free. This is on display at the Library; hours can be found online at CityofTyler.org. The Tyler Public Library is located at 201 S. College Ave., Downtown Tyler.

Board Games at The Goodman: Bring your family and friends to the Goodman Museum on Saturday, February 9th, 10am-4pm, to play popular board games. Games will be provided and admission is free.

Novel Ideas Book Club at The Goodman: The Goodman Museum is partnering with the Tyler Public Library to start its first young adult book club. This new club meets every first Thursday, 7-9pm at the Goodman Museum.

The first book for discussion will be “The Hate

U Give” by Angie Thomas, recipient of multiple Goodreads Choice and Audie Awards. Admission is free and refreshments are provided.

“Table for None” Murder Mystery Dinner: On Saturday, February 16th, 6-8:30pm, join “Table for None,” a Valentine’s Day-themed murder mystery dinner. Tickets are $30 per person and a meal will be provided by a local caterer. Seating is limited.

For more information about any of these events, please contact Mary Foster, museum curator at gmuseum@tylertexas.com, or at (903)531-1286.

The Goodman-LeGrand Museum is located at 624 N. Broadway, Downtown Tyler.

The Goodman LeGrand home was originally built in 1859 as a one-story, four-room house, and established on a nine-acre wooded parcel of land.

In 1940, Sallie Goodman donated the home to the City of Tyler with instructions to maintain it as a museum.

A Texas Historic Landmark since 1964, the well-manicured grounds cover almost an entire city block. It was the first property in Smith County listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2010, it was designated a Historic Site by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

To learn more, visit the Goodman LeGrand webpage at parksandrec.cityoftyler.org.

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“Blown Art Exhibit” at Smith County Historical Society

Come to Smith County Historical Society to view “Blown Egg Art Exhibit,” a collection of Dr. Kerfoot Walker and family created over a period of many years

by Tyler’s “Easter Egg Lady,” Nell Burnett.

There are approximately 180 hand-blown eggs painted and decorated with whimsical characters on “eggshibit.” The collection was donated to the Historical Society by Dr. Kerfoot Walker and family, longtime residents of Tyler, Texas. The Walkers and their three children (now adults) collected the eggs for many years.

The late Nell Burnett, known as Tyler’s Easter Egg Lady, was the original artist. She began painting the eggs as a pastime during an illness in the 1930’s. Soon it became a family craft and her daughter, Carolyn Rozell, has carried on the tradition and still paints these adorable eggs.

Carolyn has supplemented her mother’s collection by donating another 30 eggs that she has created.

Each egg has details and beauty that, like any art, can only be truly appreciated when seen up close and in person. This is a creative exhibit that adults and children will enjoy.

The exhibit will run until April 27th.

Smith County Historical Society is located at 125 S. College Ave. in the historic Carnegie Library building, Downtown Tyler. For more info call (903)592-5993.

A Love for Music, Movies & Comdy at Liberty Hall FEBRUARY 7TH

Linda Gail Lewis in Concert FEBRUARY 8TH (7PM)

“Natural Hair The Movie” FEBRUARY 14TH (8PM)

February 16th (7-10pm): SweetHeART Dance in Edom - This years event will be a 50’s theme.

The band Ruffshod will be performing your favorite 50’s dance tunes. Dress for the occasion. There will be a prize for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for the best costume. They will be serving a buffet style dinner, a cash bar will be available, and a silent auction will round out a perfect evening of fun and entertainment. Tickets are $50 per couple and $35 for single tickets. Proceeds will benefit HeARTS Found. For more info go to heartsfound.org.

February 23rd (6-9pm): 2019 Heart Ball - The Tyler Heart Ball “The City With Heart” will be held at Villa Di Felicita, 7891 Hwy. 110 N., Tyler. The evening festivities will include dinner, an opportunity to “Open Your Heart” and further support the mission, and an exciting live auction. There will be a VIP cocktail reception, dinner, live auction, dessert, Open Your Heart appeal and more. Tickets are available at ahasctx.ejoinme.org. For more information, please contact (214)441-4235 or Suzette.Farr@heart.org.

Card 53 Comedy: Valentine’s Day Show FEBRUARY 21ST (7PM)

Tracy Byrd in Concert FEBRUARY 22ND (7PM)

Reel Talk: “Hidden Figures” FEBRUARY 28TH (7PM)

Black History Celebration MARCH 6TH (7PM)

Bobby Bare in Concert MARCH 16TH (7PM)

“Ultimate Elvis” Concert MARCH 20TH (7PM)

Rhonda Vincent & The Rage in Concert TICKETS:

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The Tyler Public Library is located at 201 S. College Ave., Downtown Tyler. For more info call (903)593-7323 or go to tylerlibrary.com. Most of the events are free unless noted.

Yoga: Continue your New Year’s resolutions into February by attending our twice-weekly yoga sessions at the Tyler Public Library. The Library invites patrons to participate in free gentle yoga, led by a knowledgeable instructor, Monday and Wednesday at 5:30pm in the Taylor Auditorium.

Like many Library programs, yoga is provided at no cost to all, regardless of Library membership status (although donations are more than welcome). All interested are required to sign a health waiver before participating. Yoga mats are not provided. Participants are also asked to arrive five minutes early.

Meditation: Feeling stressed or off-kilter from resolutions, taxes, the news, etc.? Join the Tyler Public Library’s weekly Meditation sessions held each Tuesday at 5:30pm in the Library’s Makerspace. A talented instructor guides patrons through soothing mindful meditation proven to relieve stress, lower blood pressure, and provide other health benefits, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Quilting Club: Love to quilt and want to join fellow quilters to talk shop? Join the Tyler Public Library’s Quilting Club held every Tuesday at 10am in the third-floor Makerspace. The Library offers a few machines that can be used during the meeting, but other supplies must be brought.

Crochet Club: Need a place to talk while you crochet? The Tyler Public Library opens up the Makerspace every Saturday just for that reason. From 11am-1pm, the Crochet Club meets to make gloves, hats and all manner of things while surrounded by fellow crochet lovers. All supplies, including needles and yarn, are to be brought by participants.

Novel Ideas: The Tyler Public Library and Goodman-LeGrand Museum are excited to introduce a new book club for young adults, Novel Ideas. Novel Ideas is open to everyone but aimed at ages 15 to 25 with a focus on the hugely popular Young Adult book genre. The book club will meet at the Goodman Museum on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm. During the first meeting, February 7th, they will be discussing the award-winning novel “The Hate U Give.”

Talking Tales: The Tyler Public Library and East Texas Storytellers’ exciting folklore program continues with more Talking Tales. Every second Thursday at 5:30pm in the Taylor Auditorium talented storytellers will regale patrons with folklore, legends, and lore from all around the world. On February 14th, storytellers will celebrate “Cupid with Greek Myths.”

Talking Tea Woman’s Veterans Group: Join the East Texas Veterans Community Council for tea and a lively discussion in this new program for women veterans. Women are invited to join every second Friday of the month in the Makerspace on the third floor. The meeting will be on February 8th from 5-6pm.

Reel Talk: Reel Talk returns to the newly renovated Liberty Hall! The Library and Liberty’s film series picks back up Friday, February 22nd at 7pm at Liberty Hall, 102 E. Erwin St. in Downtown Tyler. After that, each meeting will be held on the third Thursday of every month.

For February, they will be celebrating Black History Month with a showing of “Hidden Figures.” Attendees are invited to see the movie, then stay after to discuss it. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults, or free with a Library Card.

Great Decisions: The prestigious lecture series continues into February on Wednesdays 12 noon-1pm in the Taylor Auditorium. Knowledgeable lecturers from various fields of study will discuss current topics facing our world, from the Middle East, to state diplomacy, and much more. The Foreign Policy Association has provided materials covering this year’s lectures which are available for purchase at the Information Desk for $35.

Master Gardeners: The Master Gardeners continue their annual lecture series on gardening, plant life and all things horticulture at the Tyler Public Library. Once a month through May, the Master Gardeners will have talented speakers to present a topic in the Taylor Auditorium on the third Friday of the month, 11:30am- 1pm. The February meeting will be February 15th, titled “Basics of Hobby Greenhouses.”

Adulting 101: The Tyler Public Library’s Adulting 101 program continues to teach adults and teens how to “adult” better Saturday, February 16th at 2pm in the Taylor Auditorium. This month, Cory Hazlip of Edward Jones will be giving a presentation on Budgeting.

Computer Class: If you would like to know more about the basics of computers, or just get a refresher on how to navigate the internet or use Windows, the Tyler Public Library is here to help. Library staff is also willing to help with phones and tablets. On the last Saturday of every month, the Tyler Public Library will use the Digital Learn resource to assist patrons in a Basic Computer Class in the Computer Lab starting at 9am. This month’s class will be held on February 22nd. Those interested must register for classes by going to signupgenius.com/go/60b054aa9ad2fa0f49-basic, or by calling the Library at (903)593-7323 and asking for the Information Desk.

Club Read: The Library’s long-running Book Club meets every last Tuesday of the month at 10am in the Taylor Auditorium. Books range from new works creating a buzz to prestigious literary classics. On

February 26th, Club Read will be discussing “All the King’s Men” by Robert Penn Warren. If you’d like to see what else the club will be reading this year, you can view their book list at tylerlibrary.com.

Brews and Boards: The Tyler Public Library and ETX Brewing Co.’s (221 S. Broadway, Downtown Tyler) ongoing program Brews and Boards continues Thursday, February 28th at 7pm. While ETX provides the “brews” of all varieties, Library staff will be on hand with old favorites and to teach new games. Any attendee is welcome to add a donation to the Tyler Public Library when closing out their tab. The Library asks that all attendees drive responsibly after the program.

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Tyler Library Material Circulation Rises

Tyler Public Library continues to thrive in the digital age and you can be a part for free!

The Library is not only a place for books but a place where you can collaborate, attend classes, and check out games. Many citizens flock to the Library’s computer lab seeking assistance in job searching and to receive needed technical assistance from staff. The Library also provides a multitude of digital resources.

“Change is a constant and libraries are a sure indication of this,” says City Librarian Ashley Taylor. “Libraries evolve to suit the needs of their communities.”

The Library offers free digital access to electronic books and audiobooks via Overdrive and RB Digital as well as streaming video, online classes, research databases and so much more. Those with a Library card can gain immediate access to all digital resources.

There are also e-cards available. “The e-card is ideal for anyone who finds it difficult to get to the Library,” says Taylor. “We want to make it easy for our citizens to access materials from the convenience of their homes.”

The circulation of library materials has increased by more than 16 percent since 2014. Physical material circulation has grown by 11.5 percent. Physical materials include books, DVDs, games, literacy kits, etc. Electronic materials show an increase of 57 percent and include e-books and e-audiobooks.

Youth Programs this Spring

The Lego® Block Party will be a fun time at the Library’s Taylor Auditorium 12-4pm on Saturday, February 1st. Bricks, wheels, building plates, doors, windows and more are there to stir the imagination. Children of all ages and their families are welcome to attend. This program takes place the first Saturday of the month, September through May, so mark your calendars for building fun!

Movie Time: Enjoy time with your family by watching a fun familyfriendly film on Saturday, February 15th at 10:30am in the Library’s auditorium. Due to licensing limitations, the name of the film cannot be published here, but check out the Library’s website for more details. The Library features a movie on the third Saturday of the month, September through May. Teen Tuesdays: Teen Tuesdays are for students in grades 6-12 to come and be themselves at the Library. Events run 4:30-5:30pm and include Sphero robot events, Board Games and Beverages, Wii Games, and book discussions.

Children’s Storytimes

Come enjoy one of the many storytimes the Tyler Public Library has to offer. Programs are available for families with children as young as infants up to five years old. Events for toddlers are registration only; contact the Library for more information. Other story times are walk-in programs, all in the Library’s auditorium: • Mondays (10:30am): Léeme un cuento, our Spanish preschool story time • Wednesdays (9:30am): Lap & Playtime for Babies • Thursdays (10:30am): Read Aloud Crowd for Preschoolers The Parent/Child Workshop is a five-week program that involves toddlers (children ages 3 and younger) with their parents and caregivers. Each week features a local professional who serves as a resource for parents. Parents are a child’s first teacher and these workshops are there to equip parents with skills that offer healthy child development and early literacy. The professionals will visit with families on the following subjects: Early childhood literacy, music and movement, speech and hearing, child development, and nutrition. Programs will begin on Saturday, February 1st in the Library auditorium. A limited number of families are able to enroll to ensure program quality so registration is required. Registration is available in person at the Library or online at TylerLibrary.com.

This Month at True Vine Brewing:

Valentine’s Day Sadie Hawkins Dance & A Yummy Simmer & Brew Festival

True Vine Brewing Company is located at 2453 Earl Campbell Parkway, Tyler, truevinebrewing.com, facebook.com/ truevinebrewing. True Vine Brewing has a lot going on this month.

Beer + Exercise = Fun at True Vine

February 2nd (10:30-11:30am): Pilates + Pints Every first Saturday of the month, Pilates + Pints class with Studio B Pilates+Barre takes place. For just $10 at the door, you can take an hour-long Pilates class inside the brewery and have a beer afterward.

February 9th (10-11am): Yoga and Beer at True Vine - Every second Saturday of the month, a beautiful yoga practice is held under the pavilion.

Afterward, you can enjoy a beer. Class and one beer are included in the price of admission. Tickets are available at the door for $10.

February 16th (10:30-11:30am): Barre & Brew with Studio B - The third Saturday of the month brings this Barre + Brew class with Studio B Pilates+Barre! For just $10, this barre classes mix elements of ballet at the barre and functional movements set to motivating music.

February 23rd, March 23rd (10am): Brew Fit This free workout class is led by Lead Brewer Scott Moss. This workout was developed after Scott started brewing and noticed the manual labor associated with brewing caused him to lose weight and build muscle. This class will focus on fundamental lifting and will combine those lifts and movements into an interval cardio circuit.

Upcoming Hop-penings

February 3rd (5-11pm): Superb Owl Commercial Viewing Party - True Vine Brewing Co. will be opening up the brewery on Sunday, February 3rd for a “Showing of Commercials.” There will also be a football game of some sort airing between the commercials. Bring the crew and all your food - they will have all the plates, cutlery, napkins, and beer for you. True Vine will also be lighting up the Big Green Egg grills. They will be also offering $3 pints of Smith County Lager, 3 Dog Nite Imperial Milk Stout, Pine Curtain IPA, and Mini Minotaurt Gose. Doors open at 5pm.

February 14th (6-11pm): Valentine’s Day Sadie Hawkins Dance - Get ready to relive your 8thgrade dance but this time with beer and no awkwardness (hopefully). True Vine Brewing Co. will be hosting their first ever Sadie Hawkins Valentine’s Day Dance under the pavilion. They will be jamming all the best cheesy love songs and dance hits of the 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s for you to dance the night away to. Don’t have a significant other?

Didn’t get asked? This is a dance for couples as well as singles so let True Vine be your wingman.

No advance registration is needed.

February 16th (12 noon-3pm): Simmer & Brew Festival - It’s the first ever Simmer & Brew Chili and Soup Festival as local East Texas restaurants compete to be named Best Soup or Chili of 2019.

True Vine will be opening up their pavilion for you to come out and sample the best recipes these restaurants can cook up with a True Vine brew in the recipe. At the end of the afternoon, there will be a crowning of the People’s Choice champion, as voted by you, and a Critic’s Choice champion as decided by a professional panel of judges. Tickets are $10 to get under the pavilion to begin sampling and voting. Tickets will only be available at the door and a portion of the afternoon’s proceeds will be going towards the Habitat for Humanity of Smith County.

February 23rd (1-3pm): Free Art Workshop, ETX Creative Meetup - This is a meet up to share ideas and build a community of creative people.

You will make tiny original artworks (free art) to drop around town under the hashtag #freeartetx to bring attention to the work of ETX Creatives.

Feel free to bring your own materials (spray paint, magnets, markers, hot glue, paint, etc.).

March 30th (5-11pm): True Vine’s 5th Birthday Party - Hoppy Birthday! Tyler’s first craft brewery is turning 5! In addition to having the entire facility decked out birthday-style, True Vine will also have five local bands who have played shows over the past five years, five special beer releases - some old friends and some brand new brews, five indoor and outdoor beer stations, five food vendors including Sola Bread Co., a mobile cigar lounge with limited edition True Vine branded cigars, a 25-foot rock climbing wall, brewery tours throughout the day, a Rose City IPA Art Show, house-made sodas and root beer for the kiddos, and other surprises. This is going to be a party unlike anything they’ve ever done so don’t miss out. Grab your tickets before they’re gone! There are two ticket options: $55 VIP tickets (100 available) include a commemorative 5-year anniversary glass, three beer tickets, early entry at 4pm, VIP seating area, dinner by Stanley’s Famous BBQ, private beer station, exclusive VIP only beers, and a private brewery tour with True Vine Founder and Owner Ryan Dixon. General Admission tickets are $15 and include a commemorative 5 Year Anniversary glass and two beer tickets. At-thedoor tickets will be available only if they don’t sell out online first for $20.

March 30th (8:30am-12 noon): Beer Run - This year’s run promises to be bigger and better than last year’s! Sign up now at getmeregistered.com for discounted rates. Your entry fee includes a 50/50 shirt, commemorative beer run glass, entrance into the post-race finisher party, and one free beer.

There will be a Root Beer Kids Run at 10am.

Win $5000 By Getting Healthy & Losing Weight Want to get paid to lose weight and be more

healthy? It’s not too late to join the 7th Annual Lighten Up East Texas city-wide 2019 challenge.

The “Weigh-In” period runs through Thursday, February 28th.

People who have lost at least 5% of their starting weight before the end of April 2019 will be entered into the Grand Prize Drawings that will be held at the Fit City Tyler Celebration Event in May 2019.

The math is simple: every registered person who loses at least 5% of their registered starting weight will become eligible for the Grand Prize drawings. For example, someone with a starting weight of 200 pounds could earn one entry by losing 10 pounds.

That’s right, for losing 10 pounds you could possibly win $5000.

Weigh-in locations in Tyler and dates are Carter Blood Care (815 S. Baxter), Center for Healthy Living (2815 Frankston Hwy.), CHRISTUS Health & Fitness Center (3593 E. Grande Blvd.), Glass Rec Center (501 W. 32nd St.), iLoveKickboxing (5526 Old Jacksonville Hwy.), NET Health WIC Clinic (225 E. Amherst or 815 N. Broadway), TJC Ornelas Health & PE Center (1199 S. Palmer), or UT Health Olympic Center (701 Olympic Plaza). For hours please refer to fitcitytyler.com. Other locations outside of Tyler are available on the website.

Participants must weigh out by returning to any weighing location between April 22nd-30th.

A full list of weighing locations throughout east Texas that are open to the public is available at LUET.org.

Lighten Up East Texas is open to all who live in East Texas.

Additional Chances to Win

Fit City Tyler has added a new program by including the annual It’s Time TEXAS Community Challenge (ITTCC) as a part of the 2019 Lighten Up East Texas (LUET) regional weight loss challenge.

After you sign up to enter LUET, you will also need to create a free online account at ITTCommunityChallenge.com and collect at least 5000 points by doing multiple activities that will demonstrate your ability to live healthy. ITTCC will run through Sunday, March 3rd.

Here’s how to earn points: • Submit your fitness activities twice a day with the Activity Tracker or connect your Map My

Fitness/Fit Ranking Activity Tracker and get credit for up to two logged workouts per day (100 points per bout of activity/workout) • Track your weight with the Weekly Weight Tracker (100 points once per week) • Watch the Living Healthier Video (200 points) • Upload a Healthy Selfie: Exercise & Fitness Photo 2x/day (200 points per upload) • Upload a Healthy Selfie: Eating Healthy Photo 5x/day (200 Points per upload) All entrants who collect at least 5000 points in the “It’s Time TEXAS Community Challenge” will have their LUET entries doubled for the Grand Prize drawings.

For example, if a person loses between 5% - 9.9% of their weight, they would already receive 1 ticket into the LUET Grand Prize Drawings, but if they also collect 5000+ points in the ITTCC, then they would receive 2 tickets. If a person loses between 10% - 14.9% of their weight, they would already receive 2 tickets into the LUET Grand Prize Drawings, but if they also collect 5000+ points in the ITTCC, then they would receive 4 tickets. It is very possible for an entrant of LUET 2019 to collect more than 5000 points within the ITTCC! In addition, the ITTCC has a School Competition, so that your child(ren) and your school campus could win a $1,500 minigrant to support campus health activities.

Learn the details for entering this free challenge at fitcitytyler.com.

About Lighten Up East Texas & Fit City Tyler

Lighten Up East Texas is a program run through Fit City Tyler. The program is a regional weight loss and community challenge that strives to build healthier lives in the East Texas community. People who have lost at least 5% of their starting weight at their “Weigh-Out” will be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing.

Fit City Tyler is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven health and wellness coalition that includes individuals, families, churches, and businesses who are helping to create action toward making Tyler healthier.

Membership is free, and interested persons are asked to download the application form at fitcitytyler.com and return to JoinFitCityTyler@ gmail.com. For more information go to fitcitytyler.com.

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5K’s, Fun Runs & More

To add a walk, run, or biking event, please send to eguidemagazine@gmail.com. It is always free to list any event.

February 23rd: 20/20/20 Indoor Triathlon - Hosted

by CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health and Fitness Lindale, located at 3203 S. Main St., Lindale, this event is the ultimate one-hour fitness test of swimming, biking, and running. Athletes will complete an Indoor Triathlon comprised of a 20-minute swim, 20-minute stationary bike ride and 20-minute treadmill run time on a 60-minute running clock for distance. The total distance traveled in 60 minutes will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for each co-ed division. All participants must be at

least 12 years of age, and will be eligible to register for 1 division. Participants who register by February 11th are guaranteed a t-shirt. Refreshments and fruit are provided during and after the event.

An award ceremony will be at 12 noon. For more info call (903)882-7717.

March 2nd: FRESH 15 FRESH 15 is not just a race – it’s an experience.

Don’t miss out on this event that is quickly becoming a destination race and leading 15K in the United States. This race focuses on the runner experience, offering the best swag, a safe, spectator-filled course, and an awesome post-race party.

100% of race revenue is donated back to nonprofit organizations within the Tyler community.

Registration is open. For more information or to register, visit, bgracing.com/fresh15.

March 16th: 31st Beauty & The Beast and The Promise to Keep - Come ride the back roads of East Texas and climb the BEAST. This year’s tour celebrates 31 years of conquering the Beast! One of the most beautiful and challenging cycling routes in East Texas will provide you with a scenic ride and plenty of memories.

In addition, proceeds from the Beauty and the Beast Bicycle Tour supports the Promise Scholarship fund for Tyler Junior College students, right here in East Texas. Registered riders will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, and post-ride food. This year, they are also offering a special edition tour jersey for preorder and purchase. Register at bikereg.com.

March 23rd: Tyler Azalea 10K - This event will be held in Bergfeld Park and will be

benefiting the Children’s Village. Registration will be opening soon. For more information and to keep up to date, visit facebook.com/ events/239796679920133.

March 30th: True Vine Beer Run 5K - This year, the 5K race will be bigger and better than ever and as always, super fun!

Register at truevinebrewing.com.

April 6th: World Health Run/Walk - People of all walks of life from around the world will run and walk together to recognize World Health Day in Tyler. This International Day of Recognition and Action for #HealthForAll raises awareness of the goal of universal healthcare - an ideal that simply states that every person should have access to basic health services. While there are many ways to achieve this objective, the end result is the same: #HealthForAll. Register at runsignup.com.

April 6th: Tyler Run For Autism - The 2019 Tyler Run for Autism will be presenting a 10K, 5K and 1 mile family fun run in Tyler for the 8th year. Participants will receive an event t-shirt, finisher medal, swag bag, and heartfelt gratitude for supporting the lives of those affected by autism. The Tyler Run for Autism began in 2012 with the purpose of raising funds to provide much needed Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children on the Autism spectrum in our very own Treatment and Learning Center for children with Autism here in Tyler. 100% of the funds raised will go towards the payment of therapy. For more info go online to tylerrunforautism.org.

April 13th: Run for the WOODS - The 9th annual Run for the WOODS is going to be the first year they are doing a color run! Registration begins on February 26th and are due by March 22nd to guarantee a t-shirt. You can purchase online at pt-avenue.com and use organization code WOODSPTA at the online store. Not a runner? You can come out and support this great cause anyway. They will have food, coffee, snow cones, silent auction, vendors, bounce houses, and face painting. For more info go to facebook. com/events/362115127938831.

April 27th: Diva Du - The Diva Du 2019 will be held at Kiepersol’s Winery and Distillery.

This is East Texas’ first and only exclusively women’s event. They are offering a Sprint and Olympic distance in addition to relay teams and a 5K for those who want to join the fun without a bike involved.

For more information, go to facebook.com/ events/198414764283408.

April 27th: Tyler Rose City Miracle Run - Run for the kids who can’t. Run for the kids in your life. Run to make miracles. Simply lacing up your shoes and participating in the 2018 Tyler Rose City Miracle Run can help make miracles for the sick and injured kids of Northeast Texas. Help continue to make miracles this year by registering and raising money. You can help bring health and healing to the community’s children. Register at localraces.com. This will begin at Rose Rudman Park at 8am.

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• July 4th: Freedom Fighter 5K • September 21st: Tyler Gold Run 5K • November 2nd: Nevada’s Revenge 2019: Endurance Mountain Bike Run • November 28th: 2019 Turkey Trot • December 1st: 2019 Tyler Half Marathon & 5K

“Junk Hippy” Comes Back to Hit the Bricks in Downtown Tyler

Download the free app “EGuide Tyler TX” and click “Hit the Bricks” for a complete list of everything going on!

On the second Saturday of every month, people from all over converge on Downtown Tyler for Hit the Bricks.

Downtown Tyler will be bursting with family fun, entertainment, music, food, history tours, art, and of course, the chance to check out a great locallyowned restaurant, bar, or retail establishment.

February 9th, the nationally recognized event “Junk Hippy” will be back at Hit the Bricks! The event will be held 10am-4pm in Downtown Tyler on the square and admission is free.

Vendors from all over Texas and several surrounding states will be selling vintage, handmade, and antique goods. Their unmatched creativity and treasures have earned Junk Hippy the title of one of “Flea Market Style Magazine’s” and “Country Living Magazine’s” Top Vintage Events in the US. Junk Hippy is a family-owned and operated business, established in 2012 and known for their appearances all over Oklahoma and Texas. Even with their tribe of regular vendors hitting the road together like a gypsy caravan, there are always new vendors to discover at a Junk Hippy show.

Designers, DIY enthusiasts, pickers, bloggers, wedding planners, and business owners make Junk Hippy their source for the unique. This is the place to find that one funky piece that completes your project... or perhaps the one that begins your project.

Shops, cafes, weddings, and nurseries have been put together with finds from Junk Hippy shows. Homes have been built with the architectural salvage pieces: the chippy old doors, windows, trim, even farmhouse sinks and glass doorknobs.

Vintage fringe and cowboy boots, jewelry made from typewriter parts, art made from roadside curb treasures, farmhouse décor, antique and mid-century furniture, and accessories are all things to grab at this event.

There are still open spots for vendors. For more information about Junk Hippy or how to become a vendor, find them on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and junkhippy.com for show updates, news and design inspiration.

Catch the free shuttle ride (weather permitting) sponsored by Tyler Innovation Pipeline to check out all of the fun events happening. The

shuttle will run till around 4pm.

Events going on for Hit the Bricks Second Saturday are: • 10am-4pm: Family Scavenger Hunt and Board Games at The Goodman: Popular board gameswill be provided and admission is free.

This is sponsored by the Tyler Public Library.

• 10am-4pm: Heart of Tyler Erwin Street Art Stroll • 10am-4pm: Darwin Day at Discovery Science Place - DSP is celebrating biology with hands-on activities, live animals, and other family-friendly fun. Regular museum admission is required but all Darwin Day activities are included with the admission price.

• 10am-5pm: Treasure Hunt at Ye Olde City Antique Mall - find gift certificates hidden around the store.

• 12 noon-4pm: “Blown Art Exhibit” at Smith County Historical Society, a collection of Dr. Kerfoot Walker and family created years ago by Tyler’s “Easter Egg Lady,” Nell Burnett.

• 12 noon-4pm: “The Heart of Tyler” art exhibit is showing at Gallery Main Street.

• 8-10pm: Live Music at ETX Brewing Co. - Live music by Loose Thread; no cover and all ages are welcome.

• 9pm-1am: The Garage Bar - Live music by Teazur; no one under 21 after 8pm. There is a cover charge at the door.

• 9pm-1am: Live music by Live 5 at Rick’s On The Square - Live music by Live 5. 21 and older only, cover charge at the door.

• Held all day, the self-guided walking tour of the Half Mile of History is an outdoor, half-mile loop around the square that commemorates significant people, places, or events in Tyler. A digital brochure is at ow.ly/s8iD30czlpb.

While you’re in Downtown enjoying one of these special events, be sure to check out some of the Downtown businesses. These stores offer unique items that can only be found in Downtown Tyler.

• 903 Handmade has unique handmade collections from quality artisans - locals, artists from around Texas, and craftspeople from around the country.

• Moss: Where Flowers are Fair features local and fairly traded fresh flowers, plantings, locally made apothecaries, and vintage finds.

• Ridiculously Good Branding and Thread Co. offers a design studio and retail store specializing in branding, print materials, and social media. Their shirts are printed in-house using eco-friendly inks on fair trade shirts with a lot of love. There is always something new to see here!

• Ye Olde City Antique Mall offers great treasures, antiques and a world of memories.

• The Loft #101 offers client consignment services

At Liberty Hall This Month:

Reel Talk, Card 53, & Tracy Byrd in Concert

and decor finds at the loft studio for your personal decorating.

• Artfix Cultured Studios offers a place to view and purchase items from a variety of local Artists.

Visit one of the Downtown Tyler familyfriendly attractions including Goodman-Legrand Home & Museum, Cotton Belt Depot, Discovery Science Place, Liberty Hall, Smith County Historical Society, Gallery Main Street, or the Tyler Public Library.

For lunch and dinner sink your teeth into one of the local Downtown eateries. These are: • Jack Ryan’s Steak & Chophouse, located at 102 N. College Ave., open 5-10pm.

• Black Pearl, located at 106 W. Erwin St., open 4pm-12 midnight.

• Rick’s on the Square, located at 104 W. Erwin St., open 4pm-1am.

• Don Juan’s Mexican Restaurant, located at 113 E. Erwin St., open 12 noon-10pm.

• SportsZone, located at 115 E. Erwin St., open at 12 noon-1am.

• Garage Bar, located at 418 E. Erwin St., open 4pm-1am.

• The Foundry Coffee House, located at 202 S. Broadway., open at 7am-11pm.

• The Porch at ETX Brewery, located at 221 S. Broadway., open 7:30am-12 midnight. It is petfriendly outside on the patio.

• Strada Caffè, located at 302 E. Front St., open 8am-10pm.

• Pazzeria by Pietro’s, located at 118 W. Erwin St., open 11am-12 midnight.

• Taqueria El Lugar on the Square, located at 111 W. Ferguson St., open 3-11pm.

• Tapatio’s Grilled Chicken, located at 614 E. Valentine St., open 10am-11pm -There are usually a few food trucks hanging around the square as well so there’s no excuse to leave hungry with all of the dining options because in Downtown you can have your cake and eat it too.

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Hit the Bricks is held rain or shine, cold or hotthere is always something to do in Downtown on the second Saturday of every month. For a full list of activities go to visittyler.com/HitTheBricks or on the FREE app “EGuide Tyler.”

Liberty Hall is hosting a variety of upcoming events. Liberty has something for all ages! Liberty Hall is located at 103 E. Erwin St., Tyler. Tickets are available online at libertytyler.com.

February 2nd (7pm): Ruthie Foster - Ruthie Foster is a three-time Grammy-nominated singersongwriter of blues and folk music. She mixes uniquely American song forms, from gospel and blues to jazz, folk, and soul. Tickets start at $20.

February 7th (7pm): Linda Gail Lewis - Like her brother, Jerry Lee, Rockabilly Hall of Fame member Linda Gail Lewis soaked up the sounds of hillbilly music and rhythm and blues in the rural areas of Louisiana as a youngster.

Linda Gail’s chief inspiration was Jerry Lee, but later, as the era of rock ‘n’ roll came into play, she also tuned into the sounds of Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, and Lavern Baker. She toured with Jerry for 18-years and performs more than 150 concerts annually. For tickets call (866)710-8942.

February 8th (7pm): “Natural Hair The Movie” “Natural Hair The Movie” explores the past, present, and future of natural hair worn by women of color in America. From the sacred status hair held in Africa through the trauma of slavery; to the fight for civil rights and the battle for mainstream acceptance today, this movie attempts to make sense of natural hair’s roots through interviews of struggle and triumph. Half of the proceeds of this event will go to Empowerment CDC. Tickets are $5.

February 14th (8pm): Card 53 Comedy, Valentine’s Day Show - Hire a babysitter and make plans for something totally different this year to celebrate Valentine’s/Galentine’s/Singles Awareness with a night of improv comedy. Card 53 strives for each show to be “clean-ish,” however due to the unpredictable nature of improv they risk embarrassing their wives, girlfriends, dogs, employers, and total strangers. Tickets are $15.

February 21st (7pm): Tracy Byrd in Concert - Tracy Byrd is an American country music artist. Signed to MCA Nashville Records in 1993, Byrd broke through on the country music scene that year with his single “Holdin’ Heaven,” which reached Number One on Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks. In 2016, Tracy Byrd, released his first album in 10 years titled “All American Texan.” For tickets please call (866)710-8942.

Other scheduled events are: • February 21st (7pm): Reel Talk: “Hidden Figures” • March 6th (7pm): Bobby Bare in Concert • March 16th (7pm): “Ultimate Elvis” Concert • March 20th: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage • March 21st: Reel Talk, “A Fistful of Dollars”

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Family “Love Under the Stars” at CESSE This Month

At Discovery Science Place This Month:

A Love of Science

Back by popular request, CESSE has started $1 Tuesdays again. For just $1 per person per show on Tuesdays, you can check out the new planetarium lineup and exhibit. This applies to holiday shows too.

• Monday, March 11th: Learning the Night Sky • Tuesday, March 12th: Moons, Planets, and the Solar System • Wednesday, March 13th: Comets • Thursday, March 14th: Weather and Seasons • Friday, March 15th: Space Exploration and Rockets Registration opens February 1st at 9am. All camps are filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Spaces are limited. A registration form must be completed, and camp fees paid either online or at the ticket office before registration is confirmed.

You will receive an email confirmation once your registration has been processed. A separate registration form is required for each child.

Forms are available at sciencecenter.tjc.edu/ spring-break-camp.

“Love Under the Stars”

Rock ‘n Roll Saturday

Love is in the air at the Center for Earth & Space Science Education at Tyler Junior College.

Most shows offer tickets for $5. Tickets for All Day passes are $12 for adults and $9 for students, children, and senior citizens. Exhibit-only tickets are $3. Tickets can be purchased at sciencecenter. tjc.edu. CESSE is open Tuesday-Friday 9:30am4:30pm, and Saturday 10am-4:30pm. CESSE is located on the Tyler Junior College campus at 1411 E. Lake St., Tyler.

$1 Tuesdays

Throughout the ages, countless poets and composers have been inspired by love and its relationship to the cosmos.

Valentines couples can enjoy an evening of “Love Under the Stars,” 7-9pm Friday and Saturday, February 8th-9th.

This year’s event will feature an all-new planetarium show, created by the Science Center’s new director, Dr. Beau Hartweg. “The immersive planetarium experience really draws you in and creates a wonderful environment for couples looking to explore the awe-inspiring nature of our Universe and the romance that can be found in the night sky,” Hartweg said.

Admission is $85 per couple (ages 21 and up) and includes heavy hors-d’oeuvres and beverages, the brand new full-dome planetarium show, an outdoor telescopic viewing (weather permitting), a couples’ gift basket, and a commemorative photo. Advance tickets can be purchased online or at the Science Center ticket counter. Seating is limited and tickets sell fast, so be sure to buy yours while they are still available.

Spring Break Camps

Are you looking for something that’s both fun and educational for your child during spring break?

Join CESSE for an out-of-this-world spring break camp experience. Campers will explore the solar system and the planets, as well as the night sky and the constellations. They will also discover the science behind the changing seasons, and design and launch their own miniature rockets.

Camp dates are March 11th-15th, 9am-12 noon. These camps are designed for students in grades 2-5. Camps are $30 per day per child.

Members receive a 10% discount. Please call (903)510-2312 to receive your discount code. A $15 fee will be charged if you are late to pick up your child.

Camp themes are:

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Story Time Fun

Every month Barnes & Noble (B&N) has a variety of events. All events are free to attend. B&N Booksellers is located at 4916 S. Broadway, Tyler. For more info on this and other events call (903)534-3996 or go to barnesandnoble.com.

February 2nd (11am): Storytime and Activities featuring “Elmo’s Super-Duper Birthday” - It’s Elmo’s birthday and B&N wants to celebrate! Join for storytime, activities, stickers, and a craft.

February 9th (11am): Storytime and Activities featuring “All You Need Is Love” - In this book, the beloved song “All You Need Is Love” comes vividly to life, showing that if you follow the music you will see there is indeed love 12• EGuideMagazine.com

February 16th, March 16th, April 20th, and May 18th, Rock ‘n Roll Saturdays will be held featuring two productions: “SpacePark360” (7pm) and “Rock on Demand” (8pm) every month.

“SpacePark360” takes audiences on a wild, immersive ride through the solar system, recreating the experience of amusement park thrill rides - roller coasters, pendulums, inverters, and more. Seen from the rider’s perspective, “SpacePark360” combines full dome technology with thrill rides to create a heart-pounding experience.

“Rock on Demand” fills the entire 40-foot domed theater with vibrant graphics, completely enveloping visitors in a 360-degree view while the 16,000-watt, digital surround sound system plays rock hits ranging from the Beatles and Rolling Stones to The Doors and Aerosmith. This is a great experience for all ages.

Tickets are $5 for each show.

Star Party Saturday

February 2nd, March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th (ongoing the first Saturday of each month), you can see a Star Party in a live presentation in CESSE’s 40-foot planetarium dome. This is a unique opportunity for families to view the beautiful heavens of east Texas. Best of all, it is completely free!

CESSE will be having three live shows in the planetarium detailing what is currently visible in our sky at 8pm, 8:30pm, and 9pm. Telescopes will be set up as well (weather permitting).

Learn all about the stars, the planets, and the constellations as you take a tour of the night sky and travel to distant planets and beyond. Also, a TJC astronomy professor will have telescopes set up outside (weather permitting) for you to gaze at the astronomical objects with your own eyes until 10pm. all around us. Enjoy a cookie-coloring activity while supplies last.

February 16th (11am): Storytime and Activities featuring “The Good Egg” and “The Bad Seed” - The story is of a seed with a really bad attitude, and from the same authors, the tale of an egg trying to keep from cracking under the pressure of always having to be good. It is an important message for youngsters dressed up in an entertaining package.

February 23rd (11am): Storytime and Activities featuring “I Am Martin Luther King Jr.” - Come to B&N’s biography kids’ book series as you read about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an inspiring leader who had a dream of peace and love for all children everywhere.

February 23rd (2pm): Lego Movie 2 Event Join the fun for exciting activities pegged to the release of the film sequel include building a Mini Emmet’s Dream House to take home with you, plus other giveaways while supplies last.

Discovery Science Place (DSP) is located at 308 N. Broadway Ave., Downtown Tyler.

DSP is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm, and closed on Mondays. For more info go to discoveryscienceplace.org.

Special events this month are: February 9th (10am-4pm): Darwin Day - DSP is celebrating biology with handson activities, live animals, and other family-friendly fun. Regular museum admission is required but all Darwin activities are included. UT Tyler and TJC will also host free public science lectures on February 7th and 8th.

February 16th (3-5pm): Science Cart-a-Palooza - Four to six hands-on science demo carts will be out on the museum floor manned by UT Tyler students and faculty. Come out to see the fun and learn, explore, and play. Regular museum admission is required but all cart activities are at no additional charge.

February 23rd (10am-2pm): STEM Like a Girl 2019 - Want to know what it’s like to work as an engineer, a field biologist, a computer programmer, and more? How the skills you learn in school can translate to a job using math or technology?

Do you have questions for female college students studying in STEM fields right now? This free day of hands-on STEM activities is only for middle school girls, led by female STEM professionals. Lunch is provided. Advance registration is suggested.

February 23rd (10am-3pm): Girl Scout Engineering Badge Session - Girls will discover how to think like an engineer by participating in hands-on design challenges at this session. Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors are $25 per child.

Girls need to bring a sack lunch. You must register through Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas.

Spring Break Camps

Join the fun for five days of science camp.

Register for a single day or for all five. Each camp day focuses on a different topic, and each camp is divided into two grade sessions: K-2nd and

3rd-5th. Camp cost is $25 per child per day.

Snacks and all camp supplies are provided but each child must bring a sack lunch daily. Camp is 10am-4pm. Spaces are limited, so register online at discoveryscienceplace.org soon.

• March 11th: Spring Break Camp Monday Break and Create - Campers will get to tear into and break apart some older technology to see what makes it tick. Then their artistic sides will take over as they create “Found Art” with the parts from inside old tech.

• March 12th: Spring Break Camp Tuesday Solar Day - All of the Solar Day projects will use the power of the sun to create awesome things.

Campers will make UV bracelets, solar paper creations, and hopefully cook smores using solar ovens.

• March 13th: Spring Break Camp Wednesday Space Day - After spending Tuesday learning about the sun, campers will dive into the rest of the solar system on Space Day. Learn cool facts about the planets and take home your own “moonscape.”

• March 14th: Spring Break Camp Thursday Science Of Art - DSP’s director of exhibits at the museum will lead campers in a number of cool art projects including mosaics, found art, and more.

• March 15th: Spring Break Camp Friday Kitchen Chemistry - One of DSP’s classic camps will be featured on the last day of Spring Break. Make “slime,” chromatography flowers, and more messy things from household items and simple ingredients. This is totally science that you can replicate at home.

Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Invade Tyler On Saturday, February 9th

Nickelodeon and Suddenlink celebrate the new iteration of Nickelodeon’s iconic Turtles franchise, “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” with a free event for Tyler-area Turtle fans of all ages on February 9th, 11am-2pm at the Suddenlink Store, 4949 S. Broadway Ave., in Tyler.

There will be a photo opportunity with the Raph, Leo, Donnie, and Mikey-costumed characters, plus in-store activities, games, and giveaways.

“Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” airs Saturdays at 8:30am on Nickelodeon, available on Suddenlink. The reimagined 2D-animated series follows the band of brothers, Raph, Leo, Donnie, and Mikey, as they discover new powers and encounter a mystical world they never knew existed beneath the streets of New York City.

For more information, email jennifer@impressmediapr.com or call (844)874-7558.

At Studio Movie Grill This Month:

A Case of Classic Love

Join the fun at Studio Movie Grill (SMG), located at 8954 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler.

Tickets are available at the door and at studiomoviegrill.com. SMG offers box office hits as well as special screenings. These include:

Special Needs Screening (11am)

Family-friendly movies are free for children with special needs and their siblings, with adult tickets available for before-noon price. Special Needs Screenings are shown with the lights up and the volume lowered, and children are free to move around, talk, or even dance in the aisles during the movie. Scheduled movies are: • February 2nd: “The Kid Who Would Be King” • February 16th: “The Lego Movie 2” • March 2nd: “How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” • March 16th: “Captain Marvel”

Classic Romances

• February 6th: “Casablanca”

• February 13th: “The Notebook” • February 20th: “When Harry Met Sally” • February 27th: “Gone With The Wind”

SMG “Access: Movies + Meals”

The first and only loyalty program of its kind in movie exhibition, the SMG “Access” program lets you earn points with every movie ticket purchased to get movies and meals for yourself, and give movies and meals to community members in need.

Join them on their mission to impact 1 million lives! Every time you earn 1,000 Access Points, you’ll receive a $10 eBonus Card. You can use this card for movie tickets, food, and nonalcoholic beverages at every location.

Then, SMG will also donate a movie and a meal to deserving organizations in your community. Through your loyalty, you are helping SMG open hearts and minds, one story at a time.

Outdoors Caddo Mounds State Historic Site Events

Celebrate Spring Fever at Tyler State Park

At Tyler State Park you can boat, fish, swim in the lake, hike, mountain bike, picnic, geocache, camp, birdwatch, and study nature.

The Park is located at 789 Park Road 16, Tyler. All events are free with a fee paid for admission into the park. Adults are $6 daily and children 12 years and under are free.

For more info go to tpwd.texas.gov/stateparks/tyler, call (903)597-5338, or email boyd. sanders@tpwd.texas.gov. Dress for the weather.

February 2nd (10-11:30am): Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot - You will be hooked if you come to this class. Learn the basics of the fine art of historic camp cooking with cast iron.

Meet at the Blackjack Pavilion.

February 2nd (2-4pm): Back Country Hike Series - Escape into the forest with a backcountry hike. Learn about the East Texas forest and discover the health benefits of being outdoors. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, bring water, and be ready for a 3.0-mile moderate hike. Meet at the multi-use trailhead near the Blackjack Campground.

February 9th (10-11am): Woodpeckers - These head-bangers are wonderfully adapted to woodland life. Take a walk through the forest to find as many of Tyler State Park’s seven woodpecker species as you can. You will learn how each has its own niche to fill.

February 9th (2-3pm): RX for a Healthy Forest - This is all about forest management medicine. Have you ever been given a prescription by a doctor? Learn how fire is a management tool to keep our forests healthy. Come out for a short hike through the forest and see the benefits of fire as a management tool. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring water.

March 9th (10am): Gentle Yoga & Foraging Practicing yoga outdoors is a rare opportunity to cultivate not only an intimate connection with your body and mind but also with the life-giving ecosystem that sustains us all. The morning will be spent in a gentle outdoor yoga class taught by yoga instructor and ecopsychologist Arrie Tucker.

After the yoga, you will join Brandy McDaniel for a hike and foraging program. There is a $25 charge for the program. This a fundraiser for the Friends of Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, Inc. Seating is limited.

April 13th (10am-3pm): Caddo Culture Day - Come and experience Caddo history and culture through a variety of activities including performances of Caddo Indian music and dance. Try your hand at making stone tools and throwing the atlatl. Enjoy Indian tacos, guided tours, Native

American jewelry, beadwork, and other presentations and exhibits. Cameras are permitted and lawn chairs are encouraged. Admission is free; donations can be made to the Friends of Caddo Mounds, Inc. May 4th (9am-12:30pm and 1-4pm: Foraging with Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen - Mark writes the Foraging Texas Blog foragingtexas.com, and is a practiced forager and teacher. Mark’s book, “An Idiot’s Guide to Foraging,” was published in April 2016. Make sure to bring your copy or pick one up at the gift shop to have Mark sign while you are here.

There is a $50 charge for the program, and the fee includes admission to Caddo Mounds State Historic Site. Space is limited, and the program fee must be paid in advance. Call (936)858-3218 to hold your space. You may pay by cash or check at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, or you can mail your check to Caddo Mounds SHS, 1649 State Hwy 21 west, Alto, Texas 75925. Be prepared to hike. They recommend closed toe shoes,

water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, notepad, and pencil.

About Caddo Mounds State Historic Site

Caddo Mounds SHS, located at 1649 State Hwy 21 west, Alto, Texas, is located 6 miles west of Alto, and approximately 30 minutes from Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Jacksonville and Crockett, Texas.

For more info and directions call (936)8583218, or email caddo-mounds@thc.state.tx.us.

At Caldwell Zoo This Month:

Camp Registration Is Now Open

Caldwell Zoo is now taking registrations for its hugely popular Summer Camp programs. These sell out super fast so you need to sign up now to get a spot. Sign up for an exciting adventure to learn all about animals and the natural world. These camps are designed to engage both mind and body through hands-on, unique zoo experiences. These camps offer the opportunity to reach kids and inspire them to care about wildlife and wild spaces, and to act to protect them.

Sign your Tiger (4-5 year olds), Lion (6-7 year olds), Zebra (8-9 year olds), or Elephant (10-13 year olds) up for an adventure they won’t forget. Your registration includes one camp t-shirt, snacks, activities, and crafts or experiments for the week.

Morning Half Day Camps are only for Tigers (ages 4-5 years) and run Monday through Friday from 9am - 12 noon. Afternoon Half Day Camps for Lions (ages 6-7) and Zebras (ages 8-9) run Monday through Friday from 12 noon-3pm. The cost is $115 for non-members and $110 for members.

Full Day Camps for Lions, Zebras, and Elephants ages 6 and up run Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm. All campers participating in Full Day Camps are required to bring a lunch each day. The cost is $225 for non-members and $195 for members.

Camps are scheduled weekly June 3rd-mid August. For the schedule, go to caldwellzoo.org/ summer-camp. Topics include “Fantastic Beasts,” “Home is Where You Roam,” and “Look Who’s Talking.”

Caldwell Zoo is open Labor Day-February 9am-4pm. The Caldwell Zoo is located at 2203 Martin Luther King Blvd., Tyler. For more info call (903)593-0121 or email info@caldwellzoo.org.

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Music Karisia Hernandez: Learning To Fly

By Johnny Griffith

It’s easy to be impressed with the resume of Karisia Hernandez. This past year alone, she was nominated in three categories at the ETX Music Awards, taking home two honors. Oh, and she had only been performing publically for about a year when she was originally nominated.

Now add in the fact she’s only 18, and on top of teaching herself piano at age 13, and guitar a couple of years later, she’s also a senior at Tatum High school, a Lieutenant of the Tatum Drill Team Eaglettes and the Vice President of the Tatum Drama Club.

Yeah, impressive is an understatement.

Now, fresh off releasing her first single AND a video back in November, Karisia is geared up for the last half of her senior year, and she isn’t content to just sit back and look at the trophies on the shelf, she’s intent on continuing to make her mark on the local and regional music scene.

She took time out of her busy schedule this month to answer some questions for us about her journey so far and what’s in store for her next.

Johnny: What is your first memory of music in your life?

Karisia: Besides my mother singing Spanish lullabies to me, my first recollection of music was in our church. When I was young, our church in Tatum was very small and had no choir. So, my mother and my aunts and uncles made up our church choir. I remember my aunt would play the bass, my uncles would play their guitars, and my mother sang.

Johnny: When do you recall first taking an interest in being an artist?

Karisia: In the summer of 2010, we had family members that would travel for work across the state stay at our house in between jobs. In their younger years, however, they had a Tejano band. They performed around Texas in the 1980s. Anyway, while they stayed at our house they would stay up all night singing and playing songs. I remember them telling stories about touring and how many people they had met and places that they saw. I think that I took an interest in becoming an artist listening to those stories, thinking about how cool they were. They use to kid me and say, “Let us be your roadies!” or “Let’s buy a bus and we’ll take you to sing.” To this day they will call out of the blue and ask if I’m ready to purchase that bus!

Johnny: Who has been one of the biggest influences musically in your life to this point?

Karisia: Billie Eilish. Definitely. She is such a well-rounded artist on so many levels. Her voice is crazy good and her lyrics are incredible.

I am absolutely in love with her songs and how they sound. It’s like she can put any thought into words perfectly and her musicality is amazing. So, basically, every time I write a song I think about her songs and think, “Okay, this is your goal.” Not that I want my music to sound like hers, but she definitely inspires me.

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Johnny: When was your first public performance? What did you learn from that first experience that has stuck with you?

Karisia: Besides open mics and public competitions, the very first place that I was asked to perform was the LifeBridge church for a back to school bash. I only performed one song, “Riptide”

by Vance Joy, but to this day I believe that was one of my best performances. One of the things I learned that has struck me is to always be prepared for questions. Whether it be the person that hired you, or the person that announced you, or even people after your performance. People always have questions, and you have to be prepared for them. If not, you’ll end up stuttering for forever!

I know I do! To this day, even if I am prepared for a question I always say “um” in almost every sentence. It’s something I’m working on.

Johnny: At what point did you think this might be something you’d want to take a little more seriously than just a hobby?

Karisia: Well, I always sang here and there at family reunions and such, so people knew that I sang. It wasn’t until a family friend requested a song for me to sing and post that I realized I wanted to take singing more seriously. The video was recorded in a closet with me playing the keyboard and singing and my sister accompanying me. Once we posted it the responses were all so great. I just knew I wanted to entertain people with music. I went to an open mic at Kawa’s where Matt Coats had let me go up and sing a song. I was so nervous! One song and I was trembling. Now, I play three hours and I’m ecstatic coming off stage. I truly love performing.

Johnny: Your bio simply describes you as an “alternative” artist, but there are obviously influences from several different genres present as you perform. How would you describe your style to someone about to hear you for the first time?

Karisia: From what others have told me, I would say that my style or sound is very easy to listen to. I’ve been told my voice is soft, which that I believe. Genres that I usually listen to and feel my music should be placed in is indie. I think my style fits and leans more that way, anyway.

Johnny: At what age did you write your first song? Do you still perform that first song?

Karisia: I wrote my very first song at 15 years old sitting in my room with my keyboard in the middle of the night, which, to this day, is about the time that I do most of my writing. The song was called “Pretty Boy” and it was a very upbeat song and sounded very much like a 15-year-old wrote it! Maybe one day, I might go back and rewrite some lyrics and put it out. But for now, no, I don’t perform and have never performed the song live.

Yet, it is one of my mother’s favorite originals of mine.

Johnny: Being still in high school, have you had any challenges juggling school and music?

Karisia: All of the time! There have been multiple occasions where some of my activities overlap and I have to choose one over the other.

For example, the date I scheduled to record new music happened to be the same day of my town’s Christmas parade which my drill team participates in. It gets a little hectic sometimes, but I have my mom always pushing me and helping me to stay on track. Honestly, if it wasn’t for her I probably wouldn’t be able to do all the things I do.

Johnny: At the 2018 ETX Music Awards you

took home Junior Artist Of The Year and Latin Artist Of The Year.

How did it feel be the top of the class in those two categories and what sort of pressure, if any, do you feel to build upon that success?

Karisia: Before the awards, I had only been doing music publicly since October of 2017.

So, even getting nominated in one category was surprising, let alone three. Taking home two out of three nominations was such an honor. Everyone seemed to know what to say when they went to accept their awards but I was searching for words the first time and didn’t know what to say the second time. It was all so amazing, though. There’s some pressure from winning those awards. Like I have to uphold a reputation, kind of.

However, it’s all uphill from here.

Everything I do, I make sure it’s at least a little better than what I did before. Each gig, song, cover has to be better in some way. The pressure pushes me, though, in a good way.

Johnny: You recently released your first single back in November, “People Bore Me,” and a video to accompany it. What did you learn from that experience that you feel has helped improve you as a performer?

Karisia: “People Bore Me” was a song that I performed at the East Texas Music awards. With all the positive responses I got from it, I decided to get it recorded and out. I was blind going into the recording studio and didn’t know what to expect.

Thankfully, Orlando Williams, my producer, helped guide me every step of the way. The process was way different than what I was expecting and he pulled me out of my element to get great sounds for the track. Juays Photography is responsible for my music video. The music video also pulled me way out of my comfort zone. I am really shy and awkward so I felt really odd at times, However, they helped me and gave me some tips and overall made my first video really amazing. All of this, recording a song and shooting a video, helped me improve as a performer in a number of ways. I play with different sounds on songs to see what sounds best and now I’m not afraid to make some faces to go along with songs. For the most part, I’m no longer just singing songs, I am performing them.

Even if I am sitting down.

Johnny: What is on the horizon for you in 2019 that excites you in music?

Karisia: For my music career, 2019 is a very exciting year in itself. I will be releasing two more songs in the beginning of April and they sound SO good already even though they aren’t done yet. They are a little different than my first single, but I love them and I am so excited for everyone to listen to them. I also will be moving out of East Texas and closer to the Houston area because I will be attending Sam Houston State University where I will pursue forensics but minor in music. I have already started booking over there for later in the year. I’m very excited to be playing in new venues and growing my audience.

To see what’s next for Karisia Hernandez go to facebook.com/kvhmusicproduction.

ETX Frontline Heroes Benefit Concert:

Great Music, Great Cause, A Great Time!

ETX Frontline Heroes Benefit Concert will be held March 30th at East Texas Music Capital, The Cannery and Pickers Pavilion in Lindale, Texas from 1-11:30pm. Proceeds from the benefit will go to The East Texas Veterans Alliance and The Critical Incident Stress Management of East Texas (CISM).

This amazing music lineup ranges from East Coast Rock to Texas Blues and Outlaw Country.

Red Dirt artists will bring local flavor,, and a sprinkling of acoustics will start the festival.

There will be music, vendors, food, and activities for adults and children. An Opening Ceremony will kick things off at 1pm.

Musical guests are Madison Rising, Whiskey D, Canaan Bryce, Tyrone Vaughan, Lacie Carpenter, Riley Redding, Austin Layne & the Blake Sullivan Band.

There’s a little something for everyone! Come out and support East Texas Veterans and First Responders!

For more info go to facebook.com/ events/272086333644980. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com and are $17.50-$65. The Cannery & Picker;s Pavilion is located at 75 Miranda Lambert Way in Lindale.

This is presented by McCasland Allstate & SWB Apparel LLC.

Randy Rogers Band & Wade Bowen To Headline:

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2019’s Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival

The complete lineup of musical artists and barbecue joints have been released for the sixth anniversary of the Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, on the square in Downtown Tyler.

The Randy Rogers Band will headline this year’s festival, with musical support

by Wade Bowen, Stoney LaRue, American Aquarium, and Mike and the Moonpies.

This year’s festival also will feature 26 of the state’s most celebrated barbecue restaurants that will provide samples of their smoked meats to attendees.

Participating restaurants include: Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ (Tyler), Louie Mueller Barbecue (Taylor), The Slow Bone (Dallas), Black’s Barbecue (Lockhart, Austin, San Marcos), Hutchins BBQ (McKinney, Frisco), Schmidt Family Barbecue (Bee Cave), Lockhart Smokehouse (Dallas, Plano), Kreuz Market (Lockhart), Joseph’s Riverport Bar-B-Q (Jefferson), Opie’s Barbecue (Spicewood), Roegels Barbecue Co. (Houston), Meat Church (Waxahachie), Micklethwait Craft Meats (Austin), BBQ on the Brazos (Cresson), Bet the House BBQ (Denton), Buzzie’s BBQ (Kerrville), The Original Bodacious Bar-B-Q (Longview), Truth BBQ (Brenham, Houston), Miller’s Smokehouse (Belton), Tyler’s Barbeque (Amarillo), LeRoy and Lewis (Austin), Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue (Pflugerville), Evie Mae’s Barbecue (Wolfforth), Country Tavern (Kilgore), Pinkerton’s Barbecue (Houston), and Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew (Austin).

The Randy Rogers Band has been at the forefront of the Texas Country music scene for almost 20 years, having released seven studio albums, three live albums, and two albums in collaboration with fellow festival artist Wade Bowen. Known for hits such as “Kiss Me in the

Tyler Vinyl Record Show 2019

March 9th, 9am-5pm, come to the Staybridge Inn & Suites, located at 2759 McDonald Rd., Tyler for the 2019 Tyler Vinyl Record Show where all things music and music-related, emphasizing vinyl records, will be available.

This is a buy, sell, or trade event with amazing stuff at great prices. Longtime collectors bring out items you will be hard pressed to find anywhere else. Come see what’s happening and enjoy a fun day with lots of goodies to peruse.

Kids 12 years and under are admitted free.

All other tickets are only $3. VIP tickets are $5 (limited number) and allows you to come the day before the show during set up, and early admission the day of the show.

For more info, vendor booth applications and more call (903)707-0927 for details.

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Dark,” “In My Arms Instead,” and “Too Late for Goodbye,” the Randy Rogers Band has put each of their last five albums in the top five of the U.S. Country albums chart.

Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen headline their annual “Hold My Beer and Watch This” tour every year to massive fanfare, and having the two together on this year’s Red Dirt lineup is something attendees don’t want to miss.

Stoney LaRue is a Red Dirt Music legend who broke onto the scene with his 2005 release, “The Red Dirt Album,” and is known for the hits “Down in Flames,” “Oklahoma Breakdown,” and “Feet Don’t Touch the Ground.”

“Top to bottom, I don’t think there’s ever been a Red Dirt lineup we’ve been more excited about. Having these names join our incredible barbecue joints is a huge honor for our sixth festival,” Red Dirt promoter Chase Colston said.

“We’re expecting an even faster sellout this year and can’t wait to get back on the brick streets for another great Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival.”

The Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival has sold out in each of its previous five years, including in a record 48 hours in 2018.

Tickets go on sale for this year’s festival at 10am Friday, February 1st, at reddirtbbqfest. com. VIP tickets are $110, general admission tickets which include access to the barbecue and music portions of the festival are $65, and concert-only tickets are $30.

The Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival is presented by 101.5 KNUE, East Texas’ No. 1 country music station, “Radio Texas, LIVE! With Buddy Logan,” and Hyundai of Longview.

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Beats & Flows Vol. 3: Hip Hop Showcase

Click’s Live, located at 1946 ESE Loop 323 in Tyler, will host a great night of beats February 15th at 7pm.

The Foundation, Fresh Pair Sneakers, and M&M Technology present Beats and Flows Vol 3. Come help them build up the East Texas Hip-Hop culture with performances by Blackk Egyptt, Young Rari Williams, Dphill Good. Beat sets will be by Surge and Cicero. Music will be by Dj Mr. G and DCline.

More info is available on Facebook at @TheFoundation903.

Cowboy’s Big Concert Classics

Cowboy’s is located at 8374 Paluxy Dr. in Tyler. For more info go to coachsandcowboys. com. This month, there are a few concerts: • February 1st (8pm): Shea Abshier & The Nightowlers • February 8th (7pm): Roger Creager and Randall King • March 29th (8pm): Sam Riggs Tickets are available at wildtexastickets.com.

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Johnny Cash Birthday The New Year Brings Celebration with the World’s #1 Big Music to East Texas Johnny Cash Tribute

Johnny Cash was born on February 26th, 1932, and this year you can help celebrate his 87th Birthday at the Liberty Theatre, 103 E. Erwin St., Downtown Tyler.

There will be birthday cake, a $100 costume contest, and a chance to join the World’s #1 Johnny Cash tribute act on stage for a song. Complimentary beer, wine, and snacks will be served at the pre-show party beginning at 7pm. The show begins at 8:30pm.

Philip Bauer is widely considered to be the World’s #1 Johnny Cash tribute performer. He is endorsed by WS Holland (Johnny’s only-ever drummer), and has portrayed Johnny Cash both for the Legends in Branson and for the tribute to the world famous Highwaymen. Philip has played to audiences all over the world and embarks on a 26-date tour of Australia in 2019.

Tickets start at only $24.86 and VIP Luxury Boxes are available for up to four people for $120.86. For info on VIP boxes, call (347)709-7033. Tickets are available at (347)709-7033 or email info@KevinBarbaro.com.

Check out youtu.be/SM-A_JIy3GM to see the world’s #1 Johnny Cash tribute artist in action.

2019 is looking like a record year for awesome concerts in East Texas. These are some we think that you need to know about and get tickets for soon before they sell out.

All concerts are performed at the University of Texas at Tyler, R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. The concerts begin at 7:30pm. For more info or to purchase tickets, go to etso.org or call (903)566-7424.

March 23rd (7:30pm) - The 5 Browns with the ETSO will perform Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G minor; Bach: Triple Concerto BWV 1064; mvt 1, Debussy: Clair de Lune; Poulenc: Concerto for Two Pianos in D minor; Muhly: The Edge of the World for Five Pianos and orchestra; and Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue. The 5 Browns enjoyed their first wave of critical attention in February 2002 when “People Magazine” dubbed them the “Fab Five” at about the same time they were featured on Oprah and 60 Minutes. “The New York Post” proclaimed: “One family, five pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.” The quintet has garnered extensive coverage from media outlets ranging from The Tonight Show to “The New York Times.”

ETSO welcomes back The 5 Browns to perform solos, duets, trios, and their arrangements for all 5 pianos!

April 27th (7:30pm) - Grammy®-winner Augustin Hadelich will perform on violin with conductor Richard Lee performing Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto and Schubert: “Great” Symphony in C Major. One of the most acclaimed artists of our time, Augustin Hadelich returns to East Texas to perform perhaps the most famous and demanding violin concerto in the repertory. The Juilliardtrained and Grammy-winning Hadelich describe the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto as one of the “most exciting concertos … a very emotional piece full of character.” Hadelich’s goals regarding the performance of this work include “communicating joy and excitement while balancing Mozartian (perhaps Tchaikovsky’s favorite composer) elegance with heart-on-your-sleeve Romanticism.”

The concert and the season conclude with the ETSO premiere of Schubert’s final symphony.

More Info

For more information about ETSO and Link Up, please contact the ETSO office at (903)526-3876 or email info@etso.org.

UT Tyler Students to Perform with U.S. Navy Concert Band February 27th

The University of Texas at Tyler announced that 10 of its students will join the United States Navy Concert Band in a performance at 7pm February 27th at the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.

The concert will be part of the U.S. Navy ensemble’s 2019 national tour and will be presented by the UT Tyler School of Performing Arts. Complimentary general admission tickets are available at uttyler.edu/music.

“This will be a great event not only for the University but also for the city of Tyler,’’ said Dr. Jeff Emge, UT Tyler professor of music. “Tyler enjoys and supports music, and the U.S. Navy Band is one of the top concert bands in the nation.’’

The 56-member band presents a wide array of marches, patriotic selections, orchestral transcriptions, and modern wind ensemble repertoire. UT Tyler music students will join the band in performing John Philip Sousa’s “Washington Post.’’

The premier wind ensemble of the U.S. Navy has performed public concerts and participated in high-profile national and international events for more than 85 years.

For more information, contact the School of Performing Arts at (903)566-7450 or email jemge@uttyler.edu.

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The Isaacs Come to Caldwell Auditorium February 16th, 7pm

Michael McDonald at Cowan Center February 20th, 7:30pm

With a career that encompasses five Grammys®, numerous chart-topping hits, and a wealth of accolades, Michael McDonald is an enduring force in popular music. Before embarking on a phenomenal solo career, McDonald was an integral part of Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers.

Throughout the 80’s and 90’s, his solo career soared with a string of hits including “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near),” “Sweet Freedom,” “On My Own” (with Patti LaBelle) and the Grammy®winning James Ingram duet “Yah Mo B There.” He has a soulful voice that is guaranteed to touch your soul!

Tickets are $77-$97. The Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the UT Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the box office by calling (903)566-7424 or go to cowancenter.org.

This concert substitutes for the canceled Kool and The Gang concert.

Big Daddy Weave at First Baptist Church in Flint February 16th, 7pm

East Texas Symphony Orchestra:

The 5 Browns in Concert

of that is that it awakens things in other people,” Mike adds. “Our story is really just part of His story.”

Tickets are $20-$175 and available at ticketfly.com/purchase/ event/1791412. First Baptist Church Flint is located at 11131 FM 2868, Flint, (903)894-7649.

Big Daddy Weave is one of Christian music’s most loved and respected artists. A mainstay on the radio, the band achieved their most recent hit single with “The Lion and The Lamb.” This follows five consecutive No. 1 singles including “Love Come To Life,” “Redeemed,” “The Only Name (Yours Will Be),” “Overwhelmed,” and “My Story.” “Redeemed” became an anthem of unprecedented impact when it spent 11 weeks at No. 1, was dubbed “Song of the Year” at the first annual K-LOVE Fan Awards, earned Dove Award and Billboard Music Award nominations, and was certified Gold by the RIAA. Big Daddy Weave has garnered praise for their stories about how their songs have impacted lives. This fuels the band’s passion for recording and touring. “When we hear the Lord, we want to do what He says,” Mike offers, “whether it looks like success to the world or not.”

In story and song, the members of Big Daddy Weave simply want their legacy to be one characterized by loving people and telling of the Love that’s left an indelible mark on their hearts. “My story is really the story of what God has done, and the goodness

The Isaacs, a multi-award winning family group who began singing 35 years ago, are based out of Hendersonville, Tennessee.

The vocalists are mother Lily Isaacs and siblings Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs Yeary, and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman. Playing their own acoustic instruments and joined by other band members, The Isaacs have a unique style that blends tight family harmony with contemporary acoustic instrumentation that appeals to a variety of audiences.

Their musical style has been influenced by many genres of music including bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, country, contemporary, acoustic, and southern gospel. They perform frequently at the Grand Ole Opry, are active members on the Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concert Series, and travel internationally throughout the year to perform to welcoming fans in countries such as South Africa, Norway, Holland, Scotland, Ireland, Israel, Canada, and many more.

They have been nominated at and performed on the Dove Awards, IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) and NQC (National Quartet Convention) Awards, the ICCMA Awards (Inspirational Christian Country). The Isaacs have won over seven Doves in various categories and have had several Grammy® nominations in their career.

Tickets are $25-$150 and available at 300 S. College Ave in Tyler or by calling (903)262-2300.

Beach Boys at The Oil Palace March 26th, 7:30pm

The Beach Boys are a legend in themselves of music in the United States.

“Fifty years ago, we started something very big,” says Brian Wilson.

Through it all, the good times and the bad, The Beach Boys have always been at heart a musical family. And to mark a half-century of musical excellence, the surviving members of The Beach Boys family are reuniting as only family can to reflect and celebrate.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and recipients of The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Grammy® Award, The Beach Boys are a beloved American institution that remains iconic around the world.

Tickets are $45-$75 and available at The Oil Palace box office, by calling (903)566-2122, or at OilPalace.com.

The Day The Music Revived Article and Photography by Michael Culotta

After years of silence from the music scene in downtown Jacksonville, Roland’s Next Door has opened its doors once again.

The venue, established nearly twenty-five years ago by Roland and Gayle Brown, returned to life on Friday, December 14th.

Thanks to Karen Johnson Cameron and partner Andy Boehmer, who have taken over the reins, music enthusiasts can once again enjoy a room full of music and friends.

The Browns opened their doors in 1994 in the attic of Roland’s law office in downtown Jacksonville. It was then called Roland’s Upstairs. It soon gained fame and followers and Roland had to move the monthly event next door, ergo Roland’s Next Door. Since then such entertainers as Chuck Pyle, Beyond the Pale, and Lynn Langham have performed, along with many others.

Roland moved his law practice, and Gayle, to Wimberley, Texas a few years back and had to close the doors to the popular showplace. Roland kept up with his music interests, making new friends and playing in venues in and around the Hill Country.

Roland is also a well-known figure at the annual Kerrville Music Festival in Kerrville, Texas.

Karen had hosted numerous home concerts and rubbed shoulders with many singers and songwriters while living in Dallas.

She was instrumental in helping Roland line up artists from around the country to perform at his popular monthly event. Karen fell in love with a particular house and property in Jacksonville and made a casual comment to Roland about reopening the old music hall. She soon made the move from Dallas to Jacksonville, and had hardly unpacked the boxes when she started getting phone calls from musicians asking when they could perform at Roland’s once again. Of course, Roland and Gayle gave their blessings for the reopening of the popular listening room.

And that is just what Roland’s is all about. It is a music listening room located at 102 South Ragsdale Street in Downtown Jacksonville. Roland’s was enjoyed and then missed by many music lovers

around the area. Now, the music has returned.

As the lights dimmed on the night of December 14th, Karen welcomed everyone and announced a partial lineup of artists for the beginning of 2019. She then passed the mic to Roland. After some very touching and heartfelt words of appreciation to Karen, Andy, and many of the loyal Next Door followers, Roland offered up some familiar songs by fellow songwriters he admires, as well as some of his own original creations.

Then guests were treated to a selection of inspirational and thoughtful music by a very popular Next Door artist, Tom Prasada-Rao. This singer/songwriter has graced the stage quite a number of times and mesmerized his audience with well-crafted songs and unexpected humor.

Karen and Andy are keeping Gayle’s tradition of offering coffee, tea, and treats during intermission. As usual, many fans bring their own instruments for an after-concert picking circle.

You don’t want to miss this new Downtown Jacksonville experience. Come on over to Roland’s Next Door, 102 South Ragsdale Street, and relax and enjoy the music. Doors open at 6:30pm and concerts start at 7pm. There is a suggested donation of $20 at the door. RSVP to (214)794-0706. This is a family-friendly listening room. No alcohol allowed.

Be sure to mark these upcoming dates on your calendar: • February 16th: Tom Kimmel • March 8th: John Gorka

The Koe Wetzel Incredible Music Festival

East Texas native Koe Wetzel has announced that he is partnering with “Radio Texas, LIVE! With Buddy Logan” for ‘Koe Wetzel’s Incredible Music Festival’ to be held Saturday, March 23rd at The Cannery in Lindale.

Tickets for Koe Wetzel’s Music Festival are on sale at KoeWetzelFestival.com.

General admission tickets are $25 and VIP tickets are $75. The festival is expected to sell out quickly.

The inaugural Koe Wetzel’s Incredible Music Festival features live music, drinks, food, and activities.

Wetzel, a native of Pittsburg and a graduate of Pittsburg High School, will headline a four-act music lineup that also features Parker McCollum and East Texas natives JB and the Moonshine Band and Chris Colston.

“I am so excited to be doing this. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do - put on my own music festival,” Wetzel said. “And to do it right here in East Texas where I grew up - I’m pumped. It’s gonna be fun. It’s gonna be great. It’s gonna be incredible. It’s gonna to be my incredible music festival and I’m bringing it home to East Texas!”

Wetzel broke out in the Texas scene after the 2016 release of his album, “Noise Complaint,” and his crowds have never been the same – in Texas and around the United States. Wetzel’s music has more than 300,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and his top 10 songs have been streamed more than 35 million times. Top hits include “Something to Talk About,” “Austin,” and “February 28, 2016.” “Austin” was the third-most streamed Texas/Red Dirt song on Spotify in 2018.

Parker McCollum is another one of the hottest acts in the scene. Like Wetzel, the Conroe native has consistently sold out shows in and

Sting Ray Anthony Beyond the Pale & La Bamba Concert Tom Kimmel in Concert March 9th at Gilmer Civic Center At Old Firehouse in Edom This Month:

What is a “listening room?” It is a place where, aside from the artistry taking place on the stage, you can hear a pin drop. It is Old Firehouse! Admission prices for concerts are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, and events begin at 7:30pm with doors opening at 6:30pm. More information can be found at theoldfirehouse.net, along with links to samples of the music. More info is at theoldfirehouse.net. outside of Texas and has nearly 300,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Each winter Wetzel and McCollum team up for their “Naughty & Nice” acoustic tour, which sells out almost every show.

JB and the Moonshine Band calls Tyler home and has long been one of the most popular acts in East Texas. Behind hits such as “Perfect Girl,” “The Only Drug,” and “Beer for Breakfast,” JB and the Moonshine Band have built a massive following since their 2010 debut album, “Ain’t Goin’ Back to Jail.”

Lindale native Chris Colston is one of Texas Music’s hottest up-and-comers, having released two EPs to widespread acclaim.

Koe Wetzel’s Incredible Music Festival is being produced by Townsquare Media, owner of “Radio Texas, LIVE! with Buddy Logan” and 101.5 KNUE. Townsquare Media also produces the annually sold-out Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival in Downtown Tyler each May. Koe Wetzel’s Incredible Music Festival is presented by 101.5 KNUE, East Texas’ No. 1 country music station and Radio Texas, “LIVE! With Buddy Logan,” a Tyler-based Texas & Red Dirt Music radio show that is broadcast in 16 markets in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Colorado, and South Dakota. A portion of the festival’s proceeds will benefit The Boot Campaign and the Music & Arts Alliance of Texas.

February 2nd: Beyond the Pale

True to their name, Beyond The Pale delivers a wild musical ride outside the boundaries of convention.

Delighting audiences for over fifteen years, the band is grounded in the traditional roots music of America, Ireland, and Northern Europe with imaginative ventures across musical borders.

February 23rd: Tom Kimmel

Singer, songwriter, entertainer, poet and teacher: Tom Kimmel is all of these things and more. Once an eclectic rock and roller, Tom found his voice as a singersongwriter while touring with Nanci Griffith in the early 90’s. A New Folk winner at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 1993, he began performing solo, stressing a lean, acoustic approach to his music and bringing a humorous spirit to his poetry and storytelling. Tom Kimmel is a unique artist who continues to write, record, entertain and inspire at the highest levels!

Also scheduled this season are: • March 23rd: Jacob Johnson • April 6th: Edie Carey

Ray Anthony’s arsenal of talent extends beyond look and voice. As an accomplished musician/songwriter, his knowledge of the high-tech, fast-paced music industry is unlimited. A gifted guitarist, Ray also plays bass, piano, and drums. “My best musical work is from the 50’s and 60’s, but I listen to everything,” he says.

Before joining the award-winning live tribute show Legends in Concert, Ray performed his high energy tribute to Valens in shows across Canada, the US, and Mexico, and received personal accolades from Ritchie Valens’ original producer-manager Bob Keane of Del-Fi Records.

Bob is very impressed with Ray’s portrayal of his star and is pleased Ritchie’s memory is being kept alive in such a professional manner.

Ray says, “It’s amazing what happens to the audience when I sing Ritchie Valens’ songs. They get very excited and want to dance out of their seats to join in. I love that part.” Ray’s breathtaking portrayal of Valens brings captivated fans to their feet and scores rave reviews from critics.

“La Bamba,” created in detail from the movie of the same name, is the highlight of his tribute.

“I want the audience who did not know or recognize Ritchie to relive that time through my work,” Ray says.

Special guests are Shake Rattle & Roll featuring ultimate tribute band Spinout and opening performer Dale ‘C’ Cummings.

The concert is at the Gilmer Civic Center at 7pm. For tickets call (832)312-0074 or email stevemdxelvis@gmail.com.

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“EGuide Tyler TX” Friday, February 1st

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Saturday, February 9th

The Back Porch, Kilgore – Richard Tuesday, February 5th Stuart Band, 9-1 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, Clicks Live - Metrograde, 8-12 8:30-11 Coyote Sam’s - Karaoke, 7-10 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Dakota’s - Gary Patrick, 7-10 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – ETX Brewery - Loose Thread, 8-10 Karaoke, 7-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Kyle Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Redd, 7-10 Wednesday, February 6th Fuzion Bar - DJ, 9-1 The Grove - Lee Mathis, 8-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – 2nd Kawa’s - Quentin Moore, 7-10 child, 7-10 Lago Del Pino - Tuxedo Cats, 8-12 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy KarLola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Gilead, 11am-1pm Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 M6 Winery - Eric Moseley, 3-6 Dakota’s Chophouse - Darrin Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Morris Band, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Big Gus Moore’s Store - Texas Express, 9-1 & The Swampadelic, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, Rick’s – Live 5, 9-1 Texas Music City Grill - Bluez Boyz, 8-12 8-12 Yamato – Open Mic, 7-10 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Thursday, February 7th Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 6-9 8:30-11 True Vine Brewing - Karaoke, 6-9 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Ian Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 Chandler, 7-10 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12 The Central Station, Gladewater – Sunday, February 10th Karaoke, 6-9 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, Click’s Live – DJ, 8-12 9-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Matthew McDaniel, 7-10 Jackie’s Office Club, Lindale Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Open Mic, 4-8 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, Liberty Hall - Linda Gail Lewis, 12-2pm Saturday, February 2nd 7pm Texas Music City Grill - SongThe Back Porch, Kilgore – Teazur, Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, writers Contest, 4-8 8-12 8-12 Circle M Crawfish - Darrin Morris San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Tuesday, February 12th Band, 9-12 Naron, 6-8 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, Clicks Live - Bobaflex, Edge Of Texas Music City Grill - The Piano 8:30-11 Misery, Victims Of Sanity, Guys, 7-10 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Gods amongst Men, Sleep Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Friday, February 8th Juliet, 9-1 Karaoke, 7-11 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 Coyote Sam’s - Karaoke, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Blaine ETX Brewery – Jazz Connection, Hart, 8-12 Wednesday, February 13th 8-10 Clicks Live - Black Dog Friday, The Forge, Ben Wheeler – The The Back Porch, Kilgore – Darrin 8-12 Rowdy Red Show, 7-10 Morris, 7-10 Cowboys - Roger Creager, 8-12 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 9-1 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy KarDakota’s Chophouse - Patrick The Grove - Live Music, 10-12 E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 James, 7-10 Liberty hall - Ruthie Foster, 8-10 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 ETX Brewery – Michael Paul Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Dakota’s - 6 Miles To Mixon, 7-10 Jones, 8-10 Gilead, 11am-1pm ETX Brewing - Open Mic, 8-10 The Old Firehouse Edom - Beyond The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Jennifer The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Big Gus Sullivan, 7-10 The Pale, 6-9 & The Swampadelic, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 M6 Winery - Sean Christopher, Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 3-6 8-12 The Grove - Gary Patrick, 8-11 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Yamato – Open Mic, 7-10 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Thursday, February 14th Naron, 6-8 East Texas Jazz Orchestra, Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler 8:30-11 Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins – Jason Boland & The Strag- The Back Porch, Kilgore – Sean Luke LaPrade, 8-12 glers, 8-12 Fuller, 7-10 Rick’s – Dallas Dance Band, 9-1 Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins - The Central Station, Gladewater – Texas Music City Grill - South Karaoke, 8-12 Karaoke, 6-9 Austin Moonlighters, Fort Republic Icehouse – Tuxedo Cats, Click’s - DJ, 8-12 Defiance, 8-12 8-12 ETX Brewery – Jazz Jam, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 Rick’s – Chinatown, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Van XLN - The Blacksmiths, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Darien, 7-10 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Sunday, February 3rd 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Texas Music City Grill - Tyler Lago Del Pino - Josh Langer, 6-9 Jackie’s Office Club, Lindale Dudley, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, Open Mic, 4-8 Taste of Italy On the Lake, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis 12-2pm Naron, 6-8 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - The Piano Texas Music City Grill - SongWhere’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 18 • EGuideMagazine.com 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Gary Patrick, 8-12 Dakota’s - Clint Alford, 8-11 ETX Brewery – Billie Jo, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Holly Jo, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 The Grove - Patrick James, 8-11 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Naron, 6-8 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Jenn Ford, 9-12 Neon Country Jacksonville - Chris Colston,8-12 Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins Karaoke, 8-12 Rick’s – Live 90, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 South Tyler Speakeasy - The Blacksmiths, 8-12 Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ - Stefan Cotter, Josh Weathers, 7-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Matt & The Herdsmen, 8-12 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12

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Friday, February 15th 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Tuxedo Cats, 8-12 Dakota’s - Gary Patrick, 7-10 Edom Art Emporium - Mike Freiley, 6-9 ETX Brewery – Cody Norman, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Colton Ayers, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Lago Del Pino - DJ, 8-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Naron, 6-8 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store - Austin Meade, 8-12 Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins Karaoke, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Tyler Dudley, 8-12 Rick’s – Decades, 9-1 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - East Texas Jazz Orchestra, 7-10 Wawa’s Seafood shack - Heather Little, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12

Saturday, February 16th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Texas Highway Women, 9-1 Coyote Sam’s - Karaoke, 7-10 ETX Brewery - Jenn Ford & The Wide Eyed Devils, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Ronda Ray, 7-10 Flint Baptist Church - Big Daddy Weave, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 9-1 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm M6 Winery - Tommie Jo Harris, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Rick’s – Super Fleek, 9-1 South Tyler Speakeasy - Ragland, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Dagnabbit, 8-12 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 XLN - Sweet Pain Rocks, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12

Sunday, February 17th Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Jackie’s Office Club, Lindale Open Mic, 4-8 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Texas Music City Grill - Songwriters Contest, 4-8

Tuesday, February 19th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12

Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12

Wednesday, February 20th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Gary Patrick, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy KarE-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Cowan Center - Michael McDonald, 7:30pm Dakotas Chop House – Gary Patrick, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – Open Mic, 7-10

Thursday, February 21st 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Clint Alford, 7-10 The Central Station, Gladewater – Karaoke, 6-9 Click’s - DJ, 8-12 ETX Brewery – Jazz Jam, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Justin Hewitt, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Liberty Hall - Tracy Byrd, 7-10 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill - The Piano Guys, 7-10

Friday, February 22nd 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Darrin Morris Band, 9-1 Clicks Live - Twelve Years Driven, We Devide, From The Grave, Post Profit, 7-11 ETX Brewery – Marc & Ian, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Zac Groom, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Naron, 6-8 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store - Wesley Pruitt Band, 8-12 Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins Karaoke, 8-12 Rick’s – Big Daddy Band, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - gary Patrick, 8-12 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12

Saturday, February 23rd The Back Porch, Kilgore – Lady Chaz & The Tramps, 9-1 Click’s Live – Bibeau, Anxiety & Chaos, 8-12 Coyote Sam’s - Karaoke, 7-10 ETX Brewery - Woodstock Party, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Jenn Ford, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 9-1

Liberty Hall - Simmons & Friends, 7-10 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm M6 Winery - Heather Harper, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store - 6 Miles To Mixon, 8-12 The Old Firehouse Edom - Tom Kimmel, 6-9 Rick’s – Disco Queen, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Mouse & The Traps, 8-12 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12

Sunday, February 24th Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Jackie’s Office Club, Lindale Open Mic, 4-8 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Texas Music City Grill - Songwriters Contest, 4-8

Tuesday, February 26th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Liberty Hall, Philip Bauer As Johnny Cash, 7-10 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12

Wednesday, February 27th The Back Porch, Kilgore – LaDarius Daniels, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy KarE-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Dakotas Chop House – Gary Patrick, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Big Gus & The Swampadelic, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – Open Mic, 7-10

Thursday, February 28th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Patrick James, 7-10 The Central Station, Gladewater – Karaoke, 6-9 Click’s - DJ, 8-12 ETX Brewery – Jazz Jam, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill - The Piano Guys, 7-10 See who is playing where:

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February 1st (6:30pm): Wine & Dinner Pairing with Keipersol at High Hill Farms - In a culinary collaboration like no other, Kiepersol will be presenting wines to pair with dinner at High Hill Farm. Their sumptuous food will include Brown Butter Seared Sea Scallops, a Puff Pastry Beef Tenderloin. and a not-to-miss White Chocolate Tres Leches dessert as tempting highlights in this 5-course dinner created by Chef John. Kelly will be sharing a surprise wine with guests along with stories behind the wines themselves. $95 per person. Contact High Hill Farm for reservations at (903)834-3444. High Hill Farms is located at 12626 CR 217, Arp. Every Thursday in February-March (6pm): Pints & Pies - Come to Roast Social Kitchen, 1125 E. Fifth St., Tyler, for a special night of select pint drafts and pizzas all night. “Our secret to happiness is as simple as good pizza and cheap beer.”

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Every Saturday in February (11am): Keto Reset Classes - Join for a 6-week journey to reset your metabolism and transform your life. You can join at any time. The Keto Reset is a free education series to help you reach your goals in 2019. Learn about common keto misconceptions, hacks, and recipes. Gain a great support system, and find the resources you need to make this year your greatest yet. This will be held at Natural Grocers, 4820 S. Broadway, Tyler. It is free to attend. For more information visit naturalgrocers.com/keto-reset.

February 2nd (9-11:30am): Hunger for Love Community Event - The number of groups that volunteer to help Hunger for Love (HFL) during the holidays is overwhelming...but in the early months of the year, the volunteers dwindle. Join as HFL serves a hot breakfast to these precious souls typically forgotten by the community. They will meet behind NetHealth, located at 815 N. Broadway, Downtown Tyler, and walk the block to the Gentry bridge together. Everyone is welcome!

February 3rd (3-11pm): Super Bowl Chili CookOff - The 1st Annual Super Bowl Chili Cook-off will take place and everyone’s chili entries are welcome. The chili will be judged by all Icehouse patrons so make enough to be judged and voted on. The winner will be announced at halftime.

There will be a $100 prize for the winner and $50 to the runner up. Republic Ice House is located at 3807 University, Tyler. There is no cost to enter.

February 11th (11am-9pm): Fundraiser for Samaritan Counseling Center of East Texas Come dine and make a difference! 10% of the proceeds received will benefit the Samaritan Counseling Center of East Texas. Which Witch is located at 8982 S. Broadway, Tyler.

February 16th (7-10am): 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast - The Greater Tyler United States Bowling Conference (USBC) 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast benefitting the Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL) kicks off the annual championship tournament and is open to anyone. Tickets are $5 and all money raised goes to help veterans through the BVL foundation.

Any of the GTUSBC directors or officers would love to sell you a ticket, or you can purchase from the front desk at Green Acres Bowl. Also, tickets will be available at breakfast. For more info go to facebook.com/events/2207255469497413.

February 23rd (8-10am): CASA’s Pancake Breakfast - Pancakes and fun - what a great combo! Come out for all you can eat hot, buttered pancakes, plus three pieces of bacon and your choice of coffee, soda, orange juice, or milk.

CASA staff will be your hosts and servers. Tickets are $10 for adults or for two children. Your ticket may be used for a free appetizer with purchase of an adult entree on an additional dine-in visit. Tickets are on sale at CASA, 3728 Southpark Dr., Tyler. This will be held at Aspen Creek, 1725 WSW Loop 323, Tyler.

March 1st (7:30am-3:45pm): The Cutting Edge of Dietetics: Farm to Clinic to Plate - Join for this East Texas Seminar, an exciting day filled with dynamic speakers discussing The Cutting Edge of Dietetics: Farm to Clinic to Plate. On the agenda is a new national menu labeling law required for restaurants, communicate food peace so clients can eat with confidence, issues surrounding modern agriculture, bariatric nutrition, and more. In addition to 6 CEUs, you’ll get breakfast, lunch, and snacks as well as time to network, catch up with old friends and make new ones. The deadline to register is February 15th.

Register at eatrighttexas.org. Cost for members is $75, students $25, non-members $125, and non-member students $35. This will be held in the Tyler Junior College, Apache Room 3, 1327 S Baxter Ave., Tyler. To register email naroberts76@ gmail.com. Everyone is welcome to attend.

March 2nd (10am-2pm): Texas Coffee & Donut Festival - Set aside time for the whole family to come out for fun, fun fun at this 4-hour festival which is action packed with lots of amazing food and culture including crowning the Queen and King of the Texas Coffee Festival and tons more.

For more info go to TexasCoffeeFestival.com or email TexasEvents365@gmail.com.

March 2nd (1-7pm): Intensive Cooking Boot Camp - For the true newbie, this one-day session introduces students to the bare bones of cooking, from basic knife skills to a dozen easy recipes that are open to many interpretations. This oneday Saturday workshop will get you started in the kitchen. Students begin with knife skills and work their way through the 12 essential recipes they believe everyone should know. This class is great for college students, college-bound students, postgrads, newlyweds, and people whose parents have finally kicked them out of the nest. You don’t need to bring anything – they provide an apron for use during class as well as plenty of takeaway containers. Enrollment is limited. Class cost is $175.

Tickets are available on eventbrite. This will be held at FoodWorx, 1523 E. Erwin St., Tyler.

March 2nd-June 1st: East Texas Sip & Shop Race - East Texas Sip & Shop will​offer small group van tours o​​ f select wineries and boutiques scheduled throughout the spring. Anyone 21 & over can join a tour. Tours are designed for both men and women and have stops at wineries, breweries, museums, art galleries, shopping boutiques, restaurants, activities and more. All tours are $69$79 with links on the calendar to purchase tickets. With a race membership, members get a second tour for only $10. The goal of the race is to visit all the wineries, shops, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants listed in your Sip & Shop Passbook. To see races, times and schedules go to ETXSipandShop.com. Discounted fees on lodging are available to race participants if you choose to make a weekend of it.

March 20th (7pm): Vintner’s Dinner at Keipersol Winery - Save the date for the first Vintner’s Dinner of 2019! For info and reservations call (903)894-3300 or go to kiepersol.com. Keipersol Estates is located at 21508 Merlot Lane, Bullard.

April 4th (6:30-8pm): The 35th Annual Taste of Tyler - “Sip, Savor & Socialize” at the 35th Annual Taste of Tyler! The Taste of Tyler features ‘Tastes’ from your favorite restaurants around town with entertainment from live music and a culinary competition. Grab your friends and family and join the fun for food, drinks, and a live culinary competition at this year’s event. This city-wide event showcases the most popular food and beverage venues around town. It is brought to you by the East Texas Restaurant Association and benefits East Texas culinary and hospitality students. By sponsoring the 35th Annual Taste of Tyler festival, you are supporting the largest advocate and indispensable resource for the restaurant and hospitality industry. This will be held at Harvey Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler. Tickets are $25 at eventbrite.com.

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materials. I often use heirloom fabrics, and I think that is why so many people can relate to my work.”

As a natural extension for someone who began her career as a photojournalist, Huckaby said she remains “a photographer at heart,” starting each new work with an image as the foundation and evolving from there into printing on cotton fabric, hand-stitched together into traditional African-American quilting patterns and finished into quilts, dresses, sacks, or framed quilt tops.

“I love pushing the boundaries of photography by using a traditional practice in an untraditional way and hopefully creating a new visual language,” she said.

Huckaby received her master’s degree at the University of North Texas in 2010, and since has exhibited at venues including Dallas Contemporary, Galveston Arts Center, Renaissance Fine Art in Harlem, and the Texas Biennial at the Blue Star Contemporary in San Antonio. Her work is featured in numerous public and private collections including the Library of Congress, the Art Museum of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, and Philadelphia’s Brandywine Workshop. She most recently was featured at the TMA alongside her husband, Sedrick Huckaby, in the 2014 exhibition “Flow into the Mystic: Marriage and the Contemporary Artist.”

Inside the Artist’s Studio:

An Adventure to Owl Island,

The Fantastic Laminda Miller

By Derrick White

“I am a perfectionist and sometimes that has a tendency of getting in the way. I know what I want to convey with my work and how I want it to look, but there are times either the materials or the mechanics are uncooperative. Recently, I have learned sometimes it is better to go with the flow,” reveals local, East Texas sculptor Laminda Miller.

Beloved author Beatrix Potter (“Peter Rabbit”) wrote and illustrated “The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin” published in 1903. Potter’s celebrated story of a mischievous squirrel losing his tail is still popular. Squirrel Nutkin with his brother, Twinkleberry, and all their cousins travel to Owl Island to gather nuts until Old Brown, the petrifying owl warden of the island decides he has had enough.

Potter’s amusing, animated stories and gorgeous pictures are childhood favorites.

Potter created a series of anthropomorphic tales including Mrs. Tiggy-winkle, Benjamin Bunny, and Tom Kitten.

These types of beautifully illustrated, fantastic books had an influence on a young Laminda Miller, a talented and prolific artist.

“My favorite artist is Beatrix Potter, a British children’s author. Growing up reading her books, I admired the art in her works and her books. My favorite was “Squirrel Nutkin.”

Potter’s appreciation for nature is apparent by her attention to detail in her watercolor paintings of mycology subjects,” Laminda remembers. She continues, “I cannot recall any time I did not want to be an artist, as far as I can remember, I was determined to be an artist. As a young child, I would entertain myself by drawing, I was especially interested in the hand-drawn methods of 1930’s animation found in children’s films. My parents are artistic as well, so they have encouraged me in pursuing art, their support has been instrumental in my artistic pursuits.”

“The sculptures I make are animal forms found in nature. I use certain aspects of reality such as scale, anatomical features; however, the forms are gestural, so they are reminiscent of whimsical illustrations found in fairytales,” states the artist. Laminda Miller’s art pieces are showstoppers. It is hard to overstate how incredible these sculptures are. Perfectly postured and proportioned personified animal forms created from Styrofoam and epoxy clay with papiermâché, are like storybook characters existing in our three-dimensional world and playing out narratives of mischief, trickery, and masked deceit. Her works are visually tactile, fantastical, and immediately create a Carrollesque storyline.

Miller’s craft and attention to detail will keep one visually captivated for a long time. “I use Styrofoam and two-part epoxy clay. I use a heat knife to cut the Styrofoam into an approximate form. On the larger figures, I cut sections then fit them together for the next step. After a rough form is completed, I apply a two-part epoxy clay and sculpt the detailed features,” explains the artist. Recently, one of Laminda’s large-scale works, Once Bitten won both the People’s Choice award and Best of Show in Tyler’s Gallery Main Street exhibition ‘Alternate Perspectives’. The artist also exhibited work at the ‘Inconsistency’ art event hosted by the group East Texas Creatives, a local arts community promoting creative work and collaboration by visual artists, musicians, and poets. The event was held at the former True Vine Brewing Company location on Englewood. This group is trying to overcome some of the obstacles of trying to succeed as an artist by expanding networks and opportunities. “Unless artists have certain resources, it is difficult to get a foothold in the artistic community. Local art politics have improved a good deal. However, artists seemingly have to be politicians in order to promote their work, so I ask shouldn’t art speak for itself? As an artist who is not particularly political or business minded, I have found this aspect of being an artist 20• EGuideMagazine.com

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rather frustrating,” describes Miller. She adds, “Art is a form of communication for me. Verbal communication has never been my strongest suit and has helped me in so many ways to communicate ideas, build friendships, show appreciation, and visualize what I want to say.”

A young Miller was mostly self-taught because her grade school did not offer established art classes. She also took private lessons from local artists. After graduating high school, Laminda attended Kilgore College, where she majored in art with a minor in education. She recalls, “It was there I learned formal components of art and how diverse art can be.” While attending Kilgore College, Miller worked primarily with two-dimensional media such as painting and mix media. “I had not developed an interest in sculpture yet, but one of my favorite assignments was a group assignment where the professor instructed us to create a society which included artifacts, lore, etc. I made a death mask and journal,” Laminda remembers. After Kilgore College, Laminda Miller enrolled at the University of Texas in Tyler. She states, “I did not have a discipline of art yet but with the encouragement of my professors, I developed an interest in sculpture and learned in-depth art history. My undergraduate work consisted of paper birds and small clay sculptures of other animal forms. After I graduated with my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, I had been accepted for an internship at a private college in Lufkin, so I enrolled in the graduate art program at Stephen F. Austin University. I learned how to make sculptures on a larger scale.

When my internship ended I moved back to the Tyler area and was accepted into the University of Texas at Tyler’s graduate program. By using what I learned from S.F.A. I built from experience to make sculptures larger in scale in comparison to my past works.”

Laminda’s interests outside of art include reading, theatre, puppetry, and historical European martial arts. She shares, “I enjoy fictional stories, especially the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. I also like to read about Medieval and Renaissance history, in fact, Renaissance art history is one of my favorite courses. My family and I do annual performances for the children’s reading club at our local library which includes illusion, comedy, puppets, and ventriloquism. For recreation, I take sword fighting classes weekly with East Texas Historical Fencing, a martial arts group.” On my next quest adventure to Owl Island or wherever else, I’m asking Laminda to tag along to defend the group and talk to the animals if necessary.

This Month at Tyler Museum of Art:

Letitia Huckaby’s “Lagniappe” Continues on Exhibit

The Tyler Museum of Art (TMA) is located at 1300 S. Mahon Ave. on the Tyler Junior College main campus. Regular TMA hours are 10am-5pm TuesdaySaturday, and 1-5pm Sunday.

The Museum is closed Mondays and most major holidays. For more info call the museum at (903)5951001, tylermuseum.org, or email info@tylermuseum.org.

“Lagniappe: Works by Letitia Huckaby,” is currently open to the public until March 17th in the TMA’s North Gallery. Admission is free.

Family, faith, and tradition are front and center in the Tyler Museum of Art’s major exhibition of early 2019, Lagniappe: Works by Letitia Huckaby.

Organized by the TMA and curated by Caleb Bell, Lagniappe highlights the recent work of an artist who fuses photography, quilting, silk screening, and a vast expanse of media with a distinctly regional sensibility but worldwide appeal, primarily exploring her own family history and African-American heritage.

Lagniappe is a term prevalent in the Louisiana French Creole culture, loosely defined as “a small gift given to a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase,” or “something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure.” Bell said he and the artist decided on this regional term as the exhibition’s main title because it encapsulates the sense of community and kinship that is a prevalent theme in Huckaby’s work.

“The basic premise behind my work is faith, family, and legacy,” she said. “I am always looking at how the past relates to the present, and whether or not things have changed or remain the same. There is always a history built into the pieces, whether through the process or actual

Special events in connection with the exhibition include free First Friday tours February 1st and March 1st. The first Friday of each month, 11am-12:30pm, the TMA offers a full day of free admission plus guided tours of its spotlight exhibitions. From contemporary Texas art to Hudson River School to Andy Warhol, each tour is unique.

Family Days will be from 2-4pm Saturday, February 9th, and March 9th. Free admission, interactive art projects, light snacks, and a festive atmosphere for all ages are on the menu for the second Saturday of each month with the Tyler Museum of Art’s Family Day.

“Lone Star Impressions: Prints By Peregrine Press” Continues on Exhibit

Founded in 1981 by Mike and Jo Ann Hart with Gerry Lemke, Peregrine Press opened in Dallas as one of the earliest fine art presses in Texas. In operation for over ten years, the press created more than 600 editions by 90-plus artists.

Organized by the Tyler Museum of Art, “Lone Star Impressions: Prints

by Peregrine Press” offers a glimpse of their creative output. The exhibition features works by John Alexander, David Bates, Ed Blackburn, Linda Blackburn, Derek Boshier, Brian Cobble, Otis Dozier, Joseph Glasco, Sam Gummelt, Billy Hassell, Robert Levers, Jack Mims, Nic Nicosia, Lee N. Smith III, Al Souza, Earl Staley, Michael Tracy, and Bob Wade.

This exhibit will be on display until April 20th.

15th Annual High School Art Exhibition: March 31st-May 5th

The Tyler Museum of Art is now accepting entries for its 15th Annual High School Art Exhibition, scheduled for March 31st-May 5th in the TMA’s North Gallery. Application deadline is Tuesday, February 26th. All submitted work must be received at the Museum no later than Wednesday, March 13th.

The 15th Annual High School Art Exhibition is presented by the Mary John and Ralph Spence Exhibition Fund, and supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support is provided by Collectors’ Circle Platinum Sponsor The Robert M. Rogers Foundation, and Collectors’ Circle Gold Sponsors Martha and Randy Key. For more information on the exhibition, contact the Education Coordinator (903)5951001 ext. 206 or lhorlander@tylermuseum.org.

Registration forms and rules are available at tylermuseum.org/2019hsart.

Gallery Main Street Announces 2019 Exhibit Line Up

Gallery Main Street features a new exhibit of original art approximately every eight weeks.

Each exhibit opens with a Saturday evening reception that features music, an opportunity to meet the artists, refreshments, and more. The Opening Receptions are free and open to the public.

• Opening January 12th-March 4th: The Heart of Tyler • Opening March 9th-May 1st: College Showcase • Opening May 11th-21st: Caldwell Show • Opening June 6th-July 7th: 6x6@110 • Opening July 13th-September 10th: 10 Year Anniversary; a Celebration will be August 28th • Opening September 14th-November 5th: Portraits of Inspirations • Opening November 9th-December 30th: Hello Future!

Upcoming “College Showcase” Show

Help celebrate the opening of Gallery Main Street’s exhibit showcasing our local college students on Saturday, March 9th, 5:30-8pm. This free event will feature the opportunity to meet many of the artists and be among the first to see and purchase pieces from this new exhibit!

This exhibit is open to all college students and is in partnership with the Tyler Museum of Art’s 15th Annual High School Art Exhibition from March 31st-May 5th. To enter your pieces go to cityoftyler.org/Departments/MainStreet.

To get more info, visit downtowntylerarts. com, call (903)593-6905, email GalleryMainStreet@TylerTexas.com. Gallery Main Street is located at 110 W. Erwin St., Downtown Tyler.

At HeARTS Found in Edom This Month:

tickets. For more information and tickets go to heartsfound.org.

Fun 1950’s Soc Hop, Classes & Workshops

Formed in 2018, HeARTS Found is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and encouraging emotional healing through art, music, creative expression, culinary art, and gardening for individuals suffering with PTSD, pain, depression, grief, anxiety, stress, and/ or fear in a safe, peaceful, and loving environment. HeARTS Found is located on 11-acres in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas in Edom where you can set aside life’s obligations and focus on your own health and well being. HeARTS Found has an art studio, woodshop, woods, pond, garden, and orchard where they host classes, workshops and retreats. HeARTS Found is 15 minutes west of Tyler, off Hwy. 64 in the Edom area. For more info contact them at info@ heartsfound.org.

Classes

First Sunday each Month (3-5pm): Love Letters Journaling Class - Journaling is simply writing down your thoughts and feelings to understand them more clearly. If you struggle with stress, depression, or anxiety, keeping a journal can be very beneficial. “Love Letters” is an artistic journey through the heart, using fun and creative techniques. Class cost is $15. Supplies & refreshments are included.

Third Sunday each Month (3-6pm): Acrylic Whimsy Paint Class - Never put paint on a canvas? Would you like to? Come learn that you too can create an amazing painting that you would be proud to hang on your own wall. This class is a super good time, amazing fun, and memories that will last forever. The class costs $40. Supplies and refreshments are supplied.

Workshops

Workshops are a 2-day experience held on Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. To register, go to heartsfound.org.

• The HeART of Glass - This workshop is taught

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by glass fusion and mosaic artist, G, from Florida. After being a student and exploring the art of expression in fused glass for a decade, and participating in various shows, she has developed her whimsical style, and she is excited to share that knowledge with you.

One ounce of fusions are included; additional fusions are sold for $6 an ounce. Two options for attending this workshop are available. Just the workshop is $250. The workshop package which includes the full workshop, two lunches, and one night lodging at a local retreat is $375.

• “Oh Snap! Poetry/Spoken Word” Workshop - Are you interested in becoming a wordsmith?

Do you enjoy writing prose? Want to learn more about performing Spoken Word? Come and enjoy creating in a group setting where you are safe and encouraged to be free to express in this 2-day workshop. You will also learn how to get your work published. Workshops are held June 29th-30th, 10am-4pm.

“1950’s Soc Hop” SweetHeART Dance

HeARTS Found is presenting their first annual SweetHeART Dance with a theme of “1950’s Soc Hop!” This will take place on February 16th, 7-10pm in Edom. Funds raised will go to further the mission of HeARTS Found.

“Ruffshod” will be performing your favorite 50’s dance tunes. Be sure to dress for the occasion.

There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for the best costume! There will also be a buffet dinner, cash bar, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and tons of dancing and fun.

Tickets are $50 for a couple and $35 or single

HeARTS Fest is a festival celebrating artists, musicians, supporters, volunteers, art and healing. There will be art, live music, food, and lots of fun. This will be held May 18th-19th, 10am-5pm. HeARTS Fest is an event centered on bringing together a community to celebrate the creative process. Admission to the festival will be $5.

Musicians scheduled are Kadie Lynn, Michael Gonzalez, Sheri Booth, and Ruffshod. There will be an Acoustic Songwriter Circle open throughout the festival. All musicians welcome.

They are currently seeking volunteers, artists, musicians, food vendors, and art vendors. Applications are available at heartsfound.org. Proceeds to benefit the mission of HeARTS Found.

Events

February 8th (6-9pm): Gold Leaf Gallery Showcasing East Texas Artists - Gold Leaf will be exhibiting art from over 40 members of Tyler’s own “Palette of Roses” art league, and featuring gourd artist Hellen Martin. This unique exhibit runs through March 22nd. The Gold Leaf Gallery is located at 4518 S. Broadway Ave. in Tyler.

February 8th (6-8pm): GAL-entine Hand Lettering Workshop at Kiepersol - Grab your GALpals (or make new friends in class) and come make some Gal-entine Art using hand-lettering.

You don’t have to have any experience. You will receive a kit with chalk markers and supplies for your creations. Class fee is $35. Sign up at craftwithchristie.com/product/a-hand-letteredworkshop. Kiepersol Winery is located at 21508 Merlot Ln., Bullard.

February 23rd (1-3pm): Free Art Workshop at True Vine Brewing - This is a meet up to share ideas and build a community of creative people.

Etx Creatives will make tiny original artworks (free art) to drop around town under the hashtag #freeartetx which are aimed to bring attention to the work of Etx creatives. True Vine Brewing is located at 2453 Earl Campbell Pkwy., Tyler.

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Theatre Events & Plays

February 1st (10:30am and 12:30pm): “The Ugly Duckling” will be on the stage at The Cowan Center. Light Wire Theater brings their use of cutting edge technology, moving sculpture, and dance to another unforgettable theatrical experience. Hans Christian Andersen’s classic “The Ugly Duckling” has helped generations of children understand one of humanity’s universal struggles. This classic story comes to life in this modern stage production, and offers hope to us all as we root for the ugly duckling who exemplifies resilience and heroism along the way to becoming a beautiful swan. The Cowan Center is located on the campus of UT Tyler at 3900 University Blvd. For more info call (903)566-7424 or go to cowancenter.org.

February 7th-10th (Thursday-Saturday at 7pm, Saturday-Sunday at 2pm): “The Girl in the White Pinafore” will be on the stage at Robert E. Lee Theatre. This play, about the New London School Explosion of 1937, is making its regional premiere. The performance on Saturday, February 9th will benefit the London Museum and Café in New London, Texas, which serves as a memorial to the victims and families of victims, as well as a historical record of the deadliest school disaster in the United States, which claimed over 295 students and teachers. A pie and coffee reception will follow the Saturday performance. The Robert E. Lee Theatre is located in the Jan E. Jones Fine Arts Center on the Robert E. Lee campus, ESE Loop 323 in Tyler. For more info email Amy.Clemens@ tylerisd.org.

February 8th-10th, 14th-17th (ThursdaySaturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “On Golden Pond” will be on the stage at Tyler Civic Theatre. This is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. He is a retired professor, nearing 80, with heart palpitations and a failing memory—but still as tart-tongued, observant and eager for life as ever. Ethel, ten years younger and the perfect foil for Norman, delights in all the small things that have enriched and continue to enrich their long life together. They are visited by their divorced, middle-aged daughter and her dentist fiancé, who then go off to Europe, leaving his teenage son behind for the summer. The boy quickly becomes the “grandchild” the elderly couple has longed for, and as Norman revels in taking his ward fishing and thrusting good books at him,

he also learns some lessons about modern teenage awareness - and slang - in return. In the end, as the summer wanes, so does their brief idyll, and in the final, deeply moving moments of the play, Norman and Ethel are brought even closer together by the incidence of a mild heart attack.

Time, they know, is now against them, but the years have been good and, perhaps, another summer on Golden Pond still awaits. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

February 14th (7pm): “Love Letters” featuring The Verona Quartet will be presented at First Presbyterian Church. Hailed by The New York Times as an “outstanding ensemble,” the Verona Quartet - winner of the 2015 Concert Artists Guild Competition - have quickly earned a stellar reputation as one of the most compelling young quartets in chamber music today for their “interpretive strength…robust characterization [and] commanding resonance” (Calgary Herald). Concluding with “Intimate Letters,” Leoš Janácek’s “manifesto on love,” this performance is certain to bring the affairs of the heart into focus on this special evening. First Presbyterian Church is located at 230 W. Rusk St. in Tyler. For more info call (903)597-6317 or go to fpctyler.com/finearts.

February 15th (7:30pm): “50 Years of Rock and Roll” will be on the stage at the Belcher Center. From the progenitors of Rock and Roll in the 1940s, through the glory years of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, up until MTV in the early ’80s, Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll uses fascinating stories and groundbreaking music, with tributes to such important and iconic rock stars/groups/genres as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Frankie Valli, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown, Aretha Franklin, The Who, Janis Joplin, Woodstock, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Linda Ronstadt, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Disco, New Wave, Journey, and others! The Belcher Center is located at 2100 S. Mobberly in Longview. For more info call (866)550-5388 or go to belchercenter.com.

February 20th-February 24th (Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “Pippin” will be on the stage at the Jean Browne Theatre.

Written in 1972, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Roger O. Hirson, and contributions by Bob Fosse, this musical tells the story of Pippin and his father Charlemagne, whose characters are derived from two real-life individuals of the early Middle Ages with a fictional plot that pretends no historical accuracy regarding either. Jean Browne Theatre is located on the Tyler Junior College campus. The box office opens one week prior to the premiere. Box office hours are 1-6pm, weekdays only, throughout the run of performances. For more info call (903)510-2212. For production info go to tjc.edu.

February 21st-22nd (Thursday-Friday at 7pm): “Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore” will be presented by Tyler Civic Chorale in the Founders Fine Arts Center at Pollard UMC, 3030 Copeland Rd. in Tyler. For more info call (903)597-6317 or to purchase tickets go to hmspinafore.brownpapertickets.com.

February 22nd24th, March 1st-3rd (FridaySaturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “To Kill a Mockingbird” will be on the stage at Henderson Civic Theatre. Published in 1960, Harper Lee’s debut novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” was an immediate and astonishing success. Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge and sets an example of righteousness for his children. Henderson Civic Theatre is located at 122 E. Main St., Henderson. For more information call 657-2968 or go to hendersoncivictheatre.org.

February 23rd-24th, March 1st-2nd (FridaySaturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “A.M.” will be on the stage at Cherokee Civic Theatre.

The staff of a failing A.M. station is sure that the only way to save it is to host the biggest live on-air talent show that the country has ever seen - with unintentionally comic results. Will the station be saved? Who will be the next winning celebrity?

And is washing out SOCKS really a talent? Cherokee Civic Theatre is located at 157 W. 5th St. in Rusk. For more info call (903)683-2131 or go to cherokeetheatre.net.

February 26th (7:30pm): “Los Vivancos” will be on the stage at The Cowan Center. Brothers from Spain ignite the stage with power, grace, virtuosity, and passion. Metallica, Deep Purple, Leonard Cohen...the best hits of all-time music legends come together in Born to Dance, an impressive extravaganza created by the awardwinning group Los Vivancos. Through tap dance, humor, martial arts, aerial performance, musical virtuosity, and flamenco, these seven incredibly artistic and athletic performers create a spectacular stage utopia. The Cowan Center is located on the campus of UT Tyler at 3900 University Blvd.

For more info call (903)566-7424 or go to cowancenter.org.

March 2nd (6pm): “Spring Concert” will be presented by the UT Tyler Patriot Singers and Concert Chorale under the direction Dr. Cameron Rose at First Presbyterian Church. First Presbyterian Church is located at 230 W. Rusk St. in Tyler.

For more info call (903)597-6317 or go to fpctyler.com/finearts.

March 8th-17th (Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “Bus Stop” will be on the stage at Tyler Civic Theatre. The story is: In the

middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at a cheerful roadside diner. All roads are blocked, and four or five weary travelers are going to have to hole up until morning. Cherie, a nightclub chanteuse in a sparkling gown and a seedy fur-trimmed jacket, is the passenger with most to worry about. She’s been pursued, made love to and finally kidnapped by a 21-year-old cowboy with a ranch of his own and the romantic methods of an unusually headstrong bull. The belligerent cowhand is right behind her, ready to sling her over his shoulder and carry her, alive and kicking, all the way to Montana. Even as she’s ducking out from under his clumsy but confident embraces, and screeching at him fiercely to shut him up, she pauses to furrow her forehead and muse, “Somehow deep inside of me I got a funny feeling I’m gonna end up in Montana.” Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)5920561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

March 15th (7:30pm): “The Chieftains” will be on the stage at The Cowan Center. Irish luck must be on our side because the band most recognized for reinventing traditional Irish music on a contemporary and international scale will be on the Cowan Center stage on St. Patrick’s Day eve! Six-time Grammy® winners The Chieftains’ ability to transcend musical boundaries has notably hailed them as one of the most renowned and revered musical groups to this day. And after 55 years of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, their music remains as fresh and relevant as when they first began. The Cowan Center is located on the campus of UT Tyler at 3900 University Blvd. For more info call (903)566-7424 or go to cowancenter.org.

March 18th (7pm): “The Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys” will be presented at First Presbyterian Church. Founded in 1919, the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys is considered by many to be the leading U. S. ensemble in the Anglican choral tradition. Aside from providing music for five choral services each week at Saint Thomas Church, the choir also regularly tour the United States and Europe. Be sure not to miss this world-class choir’s only performance in East Texas! First Presbyterian Church is located at 230 W. Rusk St. in Tyler. For more info call (903)5976317 or go to fpctyler.com/finearts.

March 30th (7:30pm): “New York Philharmonic String Quartet” will be on the stage at The Cowan Center.

Their concert program for their evening in Tyler includes pieces by Haydn, Shostakovich, and Brahms. Expect an evening of magnificent music with the New York Philharmonic String Quartet.

The Cowan Center is located on the campus of UT Tyler at 3900 University Blvd. For more info call (903)566-7424 or go to cowancenter.org.

On Golden Pond Feb. 8, 2019 - Feb. 17, 2019 Bus Stop

March 8, 2019 - March 17, 2019 400 Rose Park Dr., (Next to Tyler Rose Garden Center) Tyler, TX 75702 For tickets: Box Office: (903) 592-0561 or tylercivictheatre.com Box Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm 22 • EGuideMagazine.com

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Books

Something Powerful to Consider

By Gini Rainey

“Sister Secrets: A Brother’s Reveal” by Matthew Valan

This book is an interesting delve into the memories of a family torn apart by the mental illnesses of two of the author’s sisters. Set in the farmlands of western Minnesota and neighboring North Dakota, Valan began writing this book with the intention to help himself work through the relationships and events that brought one sister to a terrible automobile accident that caused her death, and the other to a point where killing her husband seemed to be the only option she had to be free of her marriage.

While terribly sad and tragic, writing this book helped Valan, a Lutheran Minister and respected speaker on the topics of youth, family, and education, sort through his memories and come to a semblance of peace with the history of his sisters, Cordee and Liz. While not necessarily a contributory factor to their psychosis, both sisters were victims of sexual abuse by a farmhand when young, and by the time they reached adulthood, their mental illnesses began wreaking havoc on, not only their lives, but also on the lives of those around them.

And while the original purpose of this book was a sort of purge and sorting out of feelings for Valan, it also opens a door on a subject often times not openly discussed in “polite” company that of mental illness. Through his writing, he was able to find a measure of healing from the turmoil and pain created over the years as a result of the actions of his siblings.

If nothing else, this book is an encouragement for anyone who might also have had their life touched by the effects of mental illness, and also proves the healing power that writing down painful memories and happenings can have on the heart and soul.

Rating: 5 of 5 – Copyright 2018, North Dakota State University Press

“Destiny’s Grace” by Kirby Roy III

In a book set for release in July 2015, Kirby Roy follows the growth of the friendship of Derrick and Candace as it becomes something much more than they had anticipated. In a quote from Mr. Roy that accompanied his book for my review, he states that “If up to 72% of children are born out of wedlock, then this is a story a lot of women and men can relate to. But since Grace is involved, it is a story filled with belief in the face of doubt.”

Basically, this is pretty much the usual boy dates girl, girl sleeps with boy, girl gets pregnant story. None too surprising, it has one of those “one time without protection” scenarios where she gets pregnant. What makes this book completely different is the style with which it is written.

I found myself involved in a constant state of verbiage whiplash due to the different “voices” that Mr. Roy has chosen to convey this story of an unexpected pregnancy and its resolution.

I’m not sure if I’m the only person that would find the verbiage styling unsettling, but nonetheless I did. Conversations between Derrick and Candace and their friends come are either in the language of the highly educated people they are, or when the girls or the boys are together they slip into a slightly blue side of ethnic language. When their parents are involved, a distinctively different set of vocabulary is used and their personal thoughts, yet another. Running through the whole of it, also, is a major thread of presumed guilt, expectations, and a hope that an all-forgiving grace will take care of all of the conflicts surrounding them.

I personally was troubled by the verbiage, but to be perfectly honest, I found it difficult to put this book down because I wanted to see how all of the conflicts would resolve.

Rating: 3 of 5 - Copyright 2015 – Cave Publishing

Events

February 13th (7:309am): “Rooting for Rivals” Talk & Book Signing - Join Peter Greer and Chris Horst, authors of “Rooting for Rivals,” as you explore how ministries can multiply their impact by collaborating—rather than competing—with others.

You will discuss how to lead and serve from an attitude of abundance, modeling Christ-like love and generosity in the process. This event will be held at WorkHub, 7922 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler.

Attendance is free, and breakfast and coffee will be served. For more info call (254)709-6780 or email hsmith@hopeinternational.org. HOPE International invests in the dreams of families in the world’s underserved communities as they proclaim and live the Gospel.

February 7th (7pm): Novel Ideas - The Tyler Public Library and Goodman-LeGrand Museum are excited to introduce a new book club for young adults, Novel Ideas. Novel Ideas is open to everyone, but is aimed at those aged 15 to 25, with a focus on the hugely popular Young Adult book genre. The book club will meet at the Goodman-LeGrand Museum, 624 N. Broadway in Tyler on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm. During the first meeting, February 7th, they will be discussing the award-winning novel “The Hate U Give.”For more info call (903)593-7323 or go to tylerlibrary.com.

February 26th (10am): Club Read - The longrunning Book Club meets every last Tuesday of the month at 10am in the Taylor Auditorium of the Tyler Public Library, located at 201 S. College Ave., Downtown Tyler. Books range from new works creating a buzz to prestigious literary classics. On February 26th, Club Read will be discussing “All the King’s Men” by Robert Penn Warren. If you’d like to see what else the club will be reading this year, you can view their book list at tylerlibrary.com > Select Reads. For more info call (903)593-7323 or go to tylerlibrary.com. Most of the events are free unless noted.

At Tyler Public Library

Reel Talk: Reel Talk returns to the newly renovated Liberty Hall! The Library and Liberty’s film series picks back up Friday, February 22nd at 7pm at Liberty Hall, 102 E. Erwin St. in Downtown Tyler. After that, each meeting will be held on the third Thursday of every month. For February, they will be celebrating Black History Month with a showing of “Hidden Figures.” Attendees are invited to see the movie, then stay after to discuss it. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults, or free with a Library Card.

Great Decisions: The prestigious lecture series continues into February on Wednesdays 12 noon-1pm in the Taylor Auditorium. Knowledgeable lecturers from various fields of study will discuss current topics facing our world, from the Middle East, to state diplomacy, and much more. The Foreign Policy Association has provided materials covering this year’s lectures which are available for purchase at the Information Desk for $35.

Computer Class: If you would like to know more about the basics of computers, or just get a refresher on how to navigate the internet or use Windows, the Tyler Public Library is here to help.

Library staff is also willing to help with phones and tablets. On the last Saturday of every month, the Tyler Public Library will use the Digital Learn resource to assist patrons in a Basic Computer Class in the Computer Lab, starting at 9am. This month’s class will be held on February 22nd.

Those interested must register for classes by going to signupgenius.com/go/60b054aa9ad2fa0f49basic, or by calling the Library at (903)593-7323 and asking for the Information Desk.

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