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Portofino’s Italian Restaurant: Motorized Bar Stool Races: A Slice of Italy Comes to Tyler
In Search of the Utterly Rebellious
Philana Oliphant Pace:
The Phenomenal Power of Peace
Tyler Historical Tour: Local Lore and History
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The Entertainment Magazine for East Texas January 2, 2014 • Issue 1, Volume 3
Contents 5-6 Dining
» “Portofino’s Italian Restaurant: A Slice of Italy Comes to Tyler” by Barbara King » “Janie’s Cakes: Pound Cake Perfectionism” by Barbara King » “The Burger Grind: Just Like Your Dad Used to Grill” by Barbara King
7 Movies: by Dustin Chase, Film Critic
» Reviews for “Selma,” “A Most Violent Year” and “Cake”
8-13 Music
» “Dazed: An Old Timey Rock-n-Roll Type of Band” by Amanda Main » Linda Davis and Friends Return to Liberty Hall » The Complete Music Gig Guide for Live Music
14-17 Things to Do
» “The YMCA Tyler: New Year’s Resolutions Come True” by Barbara King » Motorized Bar Stool Races: In Search of the Utterly Rebellious » “Tyler Historical Tour: Local Lore and History” by Lynn Dark » Events and Things to Do Around Tyler
18-19 Art
» “Inside the Artist’s Studio: Philana Oliphant Pace: The Phenomenal Power of Peace” by Derrick White » “TMA Exhibit Spotlights Photographic Processes while Commemorating the U.S. Civil War” by Jon Perry » Exhibits, Events and Galleries around Tyler
20-21 Theatre
» From Musicals to Children’s Production, January Offers Something for Everyone » The Complete Theatre Production Guide
22 Family
Gourmet Popcorn That Will Make You Smile
» “Tyler Museum of Art: Learn about Exhibitions through Free Art Activities, Treasure Hunts and More” by Kelly Griffith-Fields » January Library Fun Continues
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Dining A Slice of Italy By Barbara King Get ready for an outstanding dining experience with a mixture of old-world family recipes, great atmosphere and service. Portofino’s Italian restaurant, open since September, is a family owned and operated taste of Italy. Owners Benny and Julie Sechi are part of a family that has been sharing their love of food and all things Italia since 1974. The totally remodeled restaurant and bar has now become a beautiful backdrop for excellent cuisine with rich warm colors, comfortable seating and stained concrete floors. Along with an extensive menu, the relaxing upscale environment has already won over many patrons. “All our dishes are made from scratch, nothing is pre-made and we take great pride in the flavor of every entrée,” explains Benny. Benny and Julie are hands-on owners, doing everything from greeting guests to managing the kitchen and tending bar. “We want our customers to relax and enjoy the dining experience,” explains Julie. “Our chef may be preparing up to 40 different entrées at a time, so as you wait, we always serve warm garlic rolls while you look at the menu.” Benny is originally from Italy and along with his family, opened the successful Fino’s restaurant in Plano five years ago. It will take some time to peruse Portofino’s menu beginning with the appetizers and continuing all the way through the tantalizing desserts. Appetizers include bruschetta, caprese (sliced fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, and freshly roasted peppers drizzled with olive oil), and shrimp limone (sauteed shrimp with a white wine lemon sauce). Guests can either order a side specialty salad like Insulate del Bosco (mixed greens, gorgonzola, pears and almonds, tossed with a port wine vinaigrette) or a larger entrée salad, choosing from chicken Caesar, Greek salad with chicken or an Italian Cobb salad. That’s only the beginning of an array of delicacies, from chicken and veal, seafood and pasta and Portofino’s own hand-tossed pizzas and hot sandwiches. The restaurant is a crowded scene during the lunch hours, serving specials for $7.99 such as classic pasta dishes including spaghetti, linguine, angel hair, fettuccine, ziti, rigatoni and orcchietta. Home-baked pasta lunch selections include lasagna, manicotti, cannelloni, eggplant parmigiana, and baked cheese ravioli. You can always order half-sized portions for the little ones in your group. Dinner is another story in itself, with tempting entrées including more chicken and veal options than you can remember or pronounce; chicken piccata, chicken sorrentina, chicken saltimbocca and good old chicken parmigiana and marsala. Veal lovers will be in heaven with options like veal parmigiana, piccata, cacciatore, Bolognese, sorrentina and Genovese. Let’s not stop there, Portofino’s has seafood too. Owner Julie’s personal favorite is Frutti di Mare which is clams, shrimp and calamari served on a bed of linguini marinara. Tilapia Francese is sweet white fish dipped in egg batter, sauteed with wine sauce. Lobster ravioli might suit your fancy - pasta that is stuffed with lobster and crabmeat, served in a champagne cream sauce. All are hand-made, all excellent! Benny is always handy to help you out with the menu, and will probably advise you to try a hand-tossed pizza, either a Supreme, Margherita, Veggie Lover’s or Pizza Alfredo. In the mood for a sandwich… try a Stromboli, Calzone, Philly Cheese Steak or Meatball Parmigiana. You have to save room for the mouthwatering desserts, and maybe order a few for your group to share. The Portofino favorites include Tiramisu, Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Cannelloni and Crème Brule. The restaurant is perfect for private parties, with a closed off dining room at the back of the restaurant for up to 75 guests. Portofino’s also caters with a special menu for larger parties. The large renovated bar at the front of the restaurant serves an extensive offering of beers and wines by the bottle or glass to complement any menu offering or a quiet place to enjoy a drink and socialize. “We are constantly changing the wine selections according to the season or specials,” explains Julie. “We have a great selection; there’s something perfect for every wine drinkers taste.” Marti and Steve Reistetter were enjoying their third visit to the restaurant. “We love the ambiance and atmosphere,” said Marti. The couple, originally from New York, now living in Tyler for the past 8 ½ years, appreciate the good portions, prices and service. “I am part Italian,” said Steve, “and Portofino’s food reminds me of what my mother used to make.” The Italian music that permeates the restaurant helps set the tone for an experience the Sechis hope will inspire loyal customers. “We are so excited to be part of the Tyler community and to be able to present a new dining opportunity to the area,” said Julie. “We have developed a friendship with the newly renovated Magnuson Hotel, so we recommend guests to try it and they do the same for us.” Stan and Sharon Sobotka from Bullard have dined at Portofino’s several times since the opening and rave about the customer service and attentive staff. “Prices are right on the mark and the quality of food is excellent,” said Sharon. “We were always welcomed and visited by the owner. We love the atmosphere, it’s like enjoying a little piece of Italy here.” Portofino’s Italian Restaurant
3320 Troup Highway, Tyler, (903)533-1150 www.portofinositalianrestaurant.com Closed Mondays, Tuesday-Thursday 10:30am-10pm, Friday and Saturday 10:30am-11pm, Sunday 10:30am-9pm
Janie’s Cakes: Pound Cake Perfectionism By Barbara King Who would have thought that a highly successful business could literally spring from a pound cake? Janie’s Cakes has been part of the Tyler small business community since 1987 when owner Janie Clapp brought her culinary skills and pound cake perfectionism to the public. Now a household word in East Texas, folks are very familiar with the signature yellow and white striped box with the blue ribbon that means the lucky recipient is in for a tasty treat. Janie’s famous recipes, passed down from her great-grandmother, make for delicious and delectable specialty cakes made entirely from scratch. Janie’s Cakes stands by their promise that each cake is made from all natural and organic ingredients, no mixes, no preservatives, and definitely no short cuts. A Janie’s cake will be made from farm fresh eggs, pure vanilla bean extract, cane sugar, unbleached flour, cream and butter. Each and every cake is mixed and baked by hand. You can still get a Plain Jane pound cake, but pound cake connoisseurs have lots more selections to choose from, including the Tart Jane Lemon Pound Cake, the Italian Jane Italian Cream Pound Cake, or the Velvet Jane Pound Cake. Chocolate fanciers might want to try the ‘Boot Campaign Saucy Jane’ Chocolate Pound Cake or the More Amour Jane Chocolate Chip Pound Cake. There is a brand new cake called Pecan Pie Jane that was a big seller.
Another thing that differentiates a Janie’s Cakes pound cake is the full dollop of flavor found in the center of each cake, while most pound cakes are made with a just a small drizzle of sauce or curds. Some of the cakes are available in gluten free versions and smaller versions too. Janie’s Cakes can also ship their homemade English curds, which is a concoction of sugar, egg yolks, and fruit juice cooked to a yummy custard-like consistency. Sixty percent of Janie’s Cakes orders are made on-line, especially during holidays, and the company typically ships out 1300 cakes a day. Fresh by Brookshire’s stocks Janie’s Cakes, and you can also run by Janie’s retail store, located at 308 East Front St., Tyler, or call (903)5926150. The retail store hours are Monday through Friday from 10am -5:30pm. The best way to learn more about prices, serving suggestions and shipping is to go online at www.janiescakes.com. Follow them on Facebook at Janie’s Cakes. EGuide will list any event for free, yes, you read that right,
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The Burger Grind: Just Like Your Dad Used to Grill By Barbara King Remember back in the day when Dad would carry a mound of ground meat to the yard and sear it topped with mouth-watering onions? Look no further than the Burger Grind to satisfy your cravings for a one-of-a kind old-style burger right here in Tyler. Opened in November, patrons are coming in non-stop to see what all the buzz is about. Owners Dennis and Carly Moreau are the hardworking young entrepreneurs with a dream that is coming true. “We named the restaurant in honor of the daily grind,” explains Carly. “It takes passion, hard work and perseverance to see your goals fulfilled.” The grind also refers to the fact that the meat is ground fresh daily, never frozen, and is a combination of brisket and chuck with no additional additives. The restaurant itself, located just off Old Jacksonville, on CR 165 is a really neat warehouse-type space, that Carly describes as an industrial look, with vibrant colors, bicycles suspended from the ceiling, big screen TVs and lots of space to really spread out and enjoy your meal. The Moreaus, originally from Louisiana and New Orleans, bring lots of experience to the business, as family members run the other Burger Grind located in Sulphur Springs. You will see Dennis busily grilling in the kitchen while Carly delivers orders to the tables. The Moreaus put their heart and soul into making this new burger spot a quality experience for their customers. The walk in and order concept works really well, and your food is delivered and cleaned up by a very welcoming waitstaff. The Grind is definitely a come as you are, kind of raucous space, that is especially inviting for families with kids. The back seating area, known as the Garage is equipped with video games and a huge chalkboard for creative kids. The restaurant seats 80 in a very relaxed, come and stay atmosphere. Back to the burger. They come in various sizes, from ¼ pound, ½ pound or 1 pound. Every burger is made to order and you can be as picky as you want by adding and subtracting toppings, like grilled onions, mushrooms and cheese. “Specialty
grind” burger options include Bacon Cheddar, Extreme Cheese, Mushroom Melt, Bleu Bomber and Philly. The bun options are out of this world too and include onion buns, sesame twists, gluten free and wheat options. Wait until you see the size of the handcut gargantuan onion rings, which are definitely a challenge to finish. The madeto-order burger comes to your table, fresh, hot and juicy, definitely without a trip to the heat lamps. “Your order may take a little bit longer than your typical drive-through, fast food place,” explains Mrs. Moreau, “but we can guarantee it’s worth the wait.” Lee and Megan Reynolds were treating their excited nephew Peyton to a burger for lunch. “We live up the road,” said Mr. Reynolds. “We think this is a great family place, much bigger inside than we expected. We were surprised by the selection and different menu options,” added Mrs. Reynolds. There is definitely something for everyone, with the hand-chalked menu highlighting salads, grilled chicken, BLT and fries and quesadillas to name a few. Sides include chips and salsa, regular and curly fries and of course, the spectacular onion rings. The Grind whips up old fashioned milk shakes and has a recreation of an ice cream counter serving vanilla, peppermint, pecan praline and cookies and cream flavors to name just a few. The Burger Grind caters to families, so of course there is an extensive kids menu, including chicken
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strips, grilled cheese, chicken sandwiches, cheese quesadillas and a kid-sized burger. The Garage section of the restaurant is a great space for larger groups and in the summer the Moreaus plan to take advantage of the big, garagestyle, aluminum door and have it open for an outside feel. Their restaurant business is growing by word of mouth, with customers from the Tyler, Jacksonville, Bullard and Flint areas already becoming loyal patrons. The prices, along with the food and atmosphere, are great. The burgers range in price from $6.49 to $6.99, so with a drink and a side, most meals run under $10. If you want to get your grind on, and taste the “best.burger.ever” head on over to the Burger Grind. They are located off Old Jacksonville at 15902 The burgers are cooking Monday-Thursday CR 165. For more information call (903)630-7069 from 10:30am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday from or check them out on Facebook at www.facebook. 10:30am to 10pm and Sunday from 10:30am to 3pm. com/burgergrindtx.
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www.texasartfilm.com Dustin is a Member of the “Houston Film Critics Society” Film Critic/Assistant Editor for “Texas Art & Film” (texasartfilm.com) Film Critic for “The Daily News” (Galveston) Entertainment Reporter for “Galveston.com” Film Critic for “Island Guide,” (Galveston) & “EGuide Magazine” (Tyler) and Online Air Entertainment News Commentator at “News 92FM’s Livin’ Large”
“Selma” Starring: David Oyelowo, Carmen
Ejogo, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Wilkinson Opening January 9th Director Ava DuVernay (“Middle of Nowhere”) will very likely make history in 2015 as the first African American female to be nominated for best director in the Academy Awards history. DuVernay will only be the 5th woman ever nominated in that category. It’s probably an insignificant trivia fact for some, but it’s one more example of the continuation of Martin Luther King’s fight for equality. First time screenwriter Paul Webb’s original screenplay for ”Selma” doesn’t use the textbook bullet points one might assume a film about Dr. King might encompass. This film, like its title suggests, isn’t about Dr. King specifically, but the events that took place in Selma, Alabama, that involved an entire nation from President Johnson to your great grandmother. The outside world applauded what Martin Luther King (Oyelowo) was trying to do in the southern states of America. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. “Motivated by dignity” sounded over the microphones to a welcome crowd. In one of his many meetings with President Lyndon B. Johnson (Wilkinson), King urged the most powerful leader in the world to enforce equal rights. The colored people of the southern states, including Selma, were being denied the right to vote (even though the law says they can), and when Johnson said it’s going to have to wait, King declared, “Selma is it.” It took whites and blacks being killed and splashed on the front page of the newspaper and on the nightly news to get Johnson angry enough to realize what needed to happen. While King himself brought embarrassment to his own household, he never lost site of the larger issue. English actor Oyelowo was the main topic of conversation during a roundtable interview I did following the film “Red Tails.” The actor has just burst onto the scene, and his cast mates Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrence Howard, seemed to understand this was the beginning of a major career with the way they told stories about his craft on the set. Oyelowo has since then become one of the most in demand actors of his generation, delivering a head turning (and much overlooked) performance last year in “The Butler” and another small, terrific turn this year in “A Most Violent Year.” He professes God told him to play MLK, and his uncanny resemblance to the historical figure allows the actor to dissolve into the role. In good company, Oyelowo is joined by veteran Oscar nominated Brit actor Tom Wilkinson (“In the Bedroom”) who was also quite brilliant earlier this year in “Belle.” Wilkinson’s Johnson is adversarial in nearly every scene that is sprinkled throughout the film. DuVernay doesn’t spend too much time with the President, but just enough to give us the sense of the arc and importance of King guiding Johnson to the correct point of action. The script also carefully addresses King’s affairs in a powerful scene where Coretta Scott King (played wonderfully by Carmen Ejogo) demands the truth. Like JC Chandor’s “Margin Call” or “A Most Violent Year,” we witness two sides fighting a battle that isn’t necessarily in combat. “Selma” focuses on the careful and calculated tactics of King and his organization to do things in the right way for the right reasons. Final Thought – DuVernay is poised to make history, while Oyelowo and Wilkinson deliver memorable performances. Grade B+
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“A Most Violent Year” Starring: Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chas-
tain, David Oyelowo, Albert Brooks Opening January 9th JC Chandor’s biggest problem with his third feature is that the title doesn’t match the subject. The film and the trailer toy with the premise that 1980’s New York City was one of the most violent years in modern history. However, the film has a much more specific premise: a look inside the competition between oil distribution companies and the oddity of one particular business man who refused, at all costs, to participate in gangster type corruption. This is the strongest and most complete work of Chandor’s relatively short career. He is a director with a particular vision, adamant to challenge himself. He wowed the crowd with “Margin Call” and left everyone scratching their heads with “All is Lost.” Abel Morales (Isaac) is slowly losing control of his company Standard Oil, one of the newest and certainly the most ambitious of the competing oil delivery companies in New York during 1981. Drivers are repeatedly being attacked and brutalized and the delivery trucks stolen and emptied. Abel warns his competitors to “stop!” whether behind the crimes or simply purchasing his stolen oil off the black market. Faced with a million dollar deal that hinges on his company looking respectable to the lender, the New York DA’s office has indicted Standard Oil on serious charges. If that wasn’t bad enough, his drivers begin carrying weapons to protect themselves and his family is being intimidated. Once again, two-time Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain (“Interstellar,” “Zero Dark Thirty”) gives a compelling, fascinating and unforgettable performance that will first leave you wowed by her range and stamina, but also wanting more in the second half. Chastain has very quickly emerged as a force in cinema. She doesn’t just play a part in the film, nor does she just simply melt into the characters; she works with the directors to flesh out these women. She personally contacted Armani to have clothes from their 1981 collection on hand for her character to wear, as she decided Anna Morales would have worn nothing else. Each scene featuring Chastain interacting with her husband or district attorney Lawrence (Oyelowo) has an expression saying loud and clear: “I will continue to allow you to think you are in control.” It’s a clever character and a brilliant performance, making the choice of voting for this character or her “Interstellar” performance very difficult. Equally impressive is Isaac, who was snubbed last year for his fantastic work on “Inside Llewyn Davis.” He tops that award worthy performance with another that will also be snubbed. Excellent hair and makeup age the 34-year-old Guatemalan actor well beyond his years. Chandor’s original script (another likely nomination for the film) really gets at the heart of one guy trying to do decent ordinary business among so much corruption and how, even from within, he is being pulled toward the dark-side. It’s as thrilling in many places with chases and violent temperaments as it is compelling to see the inner-workings and manipulations behind a very different company than what we saw in “Margin Call.” The score and the art direction, also key to this film, work really well. It never falters for a second and every scene only adds something new to the comprehensive picture Chandor is painting. Final Thought – Chandor channels Scorsese in his most solid work to date. Chastain and Isaac are Oscar worthy. Grade B+
“Cake” Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Adriana Barraza,
Anna Kendrick, Sam Worthington Opening January 23rd The only reason “Cake” is even in the Oscar conversation is the fact that for only the second time in her career, Jennifer Aniston has stepped back towards the dark indie genre like she did back in 2002 with “The Good Girl.” “Cake” is a messy film, both with the characters we are watching and the way the film is assembled. Aniston gives a provoked performance; it’s based nearly entirely on her ability to showcase the character’s chronic physical and mental pain. This character doesn’t have a lot of depth and the film allows these people to exist on screen
without ever really moving towards a point of reference or a solid manifestation. The only real positive element to presenting a story like this is the fact that we have no idea where it will end up. Highly medicated on Percocet and oxycodone, Claire (Aniston) attends a doctor recommended support group; one of the members, Nina (Kendrick), has just committed suicide. After a snarky comment about the death during role playing, it’s suggested that Claire not attend anymore. Most of her days are spent lying flat due to the damage she has suffered to her back and the pins in her legs. Scars cover her face and the memory of what she has lost, including her husband (Chris Messina) who she refuses to see, are drowned out by booze and more pills. Unable to get the image of Nina jumping off the interstate out of her mind, she visits widower Roy (Worthington), who is barely able to keep himself and his little boy pushing forward. When dealing with awards season, one of the first things I look for in a performance film is what scene could be a potential clip for the actor in consideration. Aniston has quite a few, and a lot more screen time than Hilary Swank (“The Homesman”) and she is more interesting to watch than Marion Cotillard (“Two Days One Night”). “Cake” as a film, however, feels like a cheap, straight to DVD movie that is only garnering awards attention because voters are desperate to find alternative females to nominate. With a SAG and Golden Globe nomination, “Cake” could lead Aniston to an Oscar nomination, but it would be the weakest of the five nominees. The scenes Aniston shares with Oscar nominee Barraza (“Babel”) are among the best in the film. Their interesting relationship carries more weight than the pill popping hallucinations Claire is having with Nina’s ghost. The three scenes with Oscar nominee Huffman (“Transamerica”) have almost nothing to do with the thin plot that can be summed up as ‘a suicide in a support group gives another woman a reason to live.’ The script by Patrick Tobin feels uninspired and jumps around so much it feels like they just wrote a handful of characters to add more famous faces in the film. Final Thought – For the second time, Aniston steps out of the easy stuff and into something showcasing her range. Grade C+ For more movie reviews go to....
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EGuide: What advice can you give to other aspiring musicians?
Drew: “Don’t ever stop in the middle of a song. Keep playing; just play on. Play on, play on, play on, just play, play, play your whole life. Don’t ever cut it out. I’m only 20 years old and have been playing since I was 8 years old. I’ve been playing professionally since I was about 12 or 13 - that’s seven years and that’s not even that long, yet it feels like forever. I could never see myself quitting playing, ever. That’s the advice I’d give, just play on. Play on, drummer; play on, singer; play on, bass player; play on, guitar player; cello, harmonica, tambourine — danged oboe player, play on. Trombone player, play on.”
Dazed:
An Old Timey Rock-n-Roll Type of Band
EGuide: Well, is there anything else you’d like to say about your band?
By Amanda Main Dazed is an East Texas band consisting of three young guys playing their hearts out and performing classic-rock icons’ deeper tracks. The three 20-year-olds include Lance Hampton as lead guitarist and vocalist, Drew Theiring as drummer and vocalist, and Caleb Cannon as bass player and vocalist. EGuide Magazine recently spoke with Drew about their band. EGuide: How did you guys get together and form a band?
Drew: “Well, Lance and I — the guitar player — had known each other since we were just tots. We played baseball together. Dennis Nail (our former manager) really helped us get going. He does our booking for us. He was our baseball coach and he’s Lance’s grandfather. Both Lance and I grew up listening to rock ‘n’ roll and being rock ‘n’ rollers. Lance and I are both originally from Whitehouse and Caleb’s from Mineola. Lance and I got together to jam one day. We’d both been burned out on baseball by then and Caleb shows up to this music store in Mineola that Lance was at. Lance heard him playing bass and he said “Holy mess, come jam with us.” So he did and that was the summer of 2010. From then we just kicked off. We played our first gig on October 9th, 2010, at the Gypsy Market Festival in Mineola, on the main street there right in front of the Select Theater. From there, we played some bars and a lot of festivals. We also play weddings — haven’t played any funerals yet,” (he jokes).
Drew: “People are noticing that we’re slowing down (with booking shows). We’ve got a big fan base, and they’ve noticed that we’re slowing down a lot, and I’d kind of like to encourage people to not think that we’re going away; we’re just slightly slowing down, and we’ll never quit playing. None of us will ever quit playing music, because that’s something that we love to do. All the people out there that listen to us and support us, we love them, and we love them for just being there.” Check out their Facebook page for announcements for any upcoming shows for this Tyler favorite.
Linda Davis and Friends Return to Liberty Hall
had lived in the 70s or 80s, or even the 60s, audience can kind of relive that when they come to see us. They’ll get that feeling again. That’s how the three of us have had that feeling with the music. I guess because we weren’t born until the 90s, we don’t physically have a clue, but emotionally we feel like we have a sense of what it was to experience that era of music. As far as what you can expect at the gig, you can expect to Singer/songwriters Linda Davis, Lang Scott and Bill Whyte will have the experience of feeling and hearing that type of music again.” perform an “Evening in the Round” at Liberty Hall on EGuide: What artists does your band cover? January 9th at 8pm. Drew: “We cover Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, ZZ Linda Davis, a Carthage, Top, Thin Lizzy, Bad Company, AC/DC, some Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix — we cover a good bit of Jimi Hendrix — and The Doors, a lot of The Texas native, has a unique Doors. Some nights it mostly consists of Black Sabbath, The Doors, Led ability to interpret songs that has made her a NashZeppelin, Deep Purple and Ted Nugent.” EGuide: What’s your favorite venue to play? ville favorite and earned her Drew: “Oh, that’s a tough one. I guess it would be the AlleyFest in EGuide: A lot of the stuff that’s a record deal with CBS/Epic Longview. We opened for Starship. They were really, really great. Star- big on classic-rock radio? Records. She has received Drew: “Eh, no, we try to stick to the more obscure songs that ship used to be Jefferson Starship and before that was Jefferson Airnumerous accolades for her they’ve written, like stuff that people don’t really hear every day on the plane. They had tons of hits. We got to meet Mickey, the lead singer; he music including, a Grammy radio.” was really cool. He shook our hands after the set and said that he really Award, Country Music AssoEGuide: What shows do you guys have coming up? ciation Award, TNN Music City News Award, Music City Christian Felenjoyed our music. That was kind of a high point.” Drew: “We’ve kind of have cut down on giggin’. We’re just kind of lowship and numerous other nominations. EGuide: Do you guys mostly play covers, or do you slowing that down. We’re not bringing it to a halt; we’re just doing one Davis has recorded with country music superstar Reba McEnalso write and play original music? gig a month because we were doing it so frequently that a lot of our time tire, including the duet “Does He Love You,” that went on to become Drew: “We have written an all-original album and a few singles, was spent getting equipment together (we use our own PA) and booking a number one hit and earned both artists several awards including a but we mostly just play covers. That’s what people want to hear us all the gigs. We’re at an age now where we’re working jobs and going to Grammy for Best Country Vocal Collaboration. do. They like our originals, but they sound so much like classics that college, so you can imagine how divided our time was getting.” Through the years, Davis has played to sold-out crowds with the anytime we’re playing them, people assume that it’s just a classic they EGuide: Right. Where do you guys all live? likes of Garth Brooks, George Strait, Reba McEntire and Kenny Rogers. haven’t heard, so we’re mostly a cover group.” Drew: “Lance and I live in Tyler, and Caleb lives in Hoard, which is In 2009, she was inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. EGuide: How can people buy your album? outside of Mineola.” Lang Scott was a road musician for Reba McEntire for seven years, Drew: “They can come to the gig, or they can also message us on and prior to that, he was a tour manager and musician for Linda Davis. EGuide: What has being a musician or Facebook (www.facebook.com/dazedtheband) and request an album.” Scott and Davis are married, and are the parents of Lady Antebellum’s being in a band taught you about life? EGuide: What would you say sets Hillary Scott. Drew: “There’ s always ups and downs. There’ s a climax, and there’ s your band apart from other bands? Bill Whyte is a singer/songwriter/comedian/radio personality and a de-climax. There’s always a mountaintop and the bottom of a valley. Drew: “Uh, talent. We’ve all sweated profusely for probably four It’s fun sometimes — well, it’s always fun. When you’re on stage, that’s more. He was inducted into the Country Radio Broadcast Hall Of Fame hours a day, for several years, just learning how to play our instrua baseline of ‘Yes.’ That’s always fun. But as far as getting to the gigs and in 2012. His songs have been recorded by Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, ments. When we’re sitting there playing, we feel every note we play, Brady Seals, Cledus T. Judd, Linda Davis, Darin and Brooke Aldridge the places we play — we’ve been to a point where we were basically we put our ‘all’ into what we’re playing. You don’t get that a lot with and more. touring East Texas every weekend. It’s a lot to handle, because somebands. Some just sit there, not really paying attention, but when all Tickets are available online for $20 at www.LibertyTyler.com or at times we were doing three gigs in one day. It’s taught us about hard three of us are on stage together, we really are just one. It’s not three work, it really has. Also, we’re not a band that does drugs or drinks; we the door one hour prior to the show for $25. VIP Boxes, with seating different guys; it’s one group of guys playing.” strictly get high off the music. I’ll put it that way. So it’s kind of kept us up to four, may be purchased for $125. EGuide: What can people expect at your shows? 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Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 8-11 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 Friday, January 9th Circle M Crawfish – Live Music, 7-10 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – DJ Krash Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Chris Colston, 7-10 Jake’s – Pinkerton & Rasnake, 8-11 Juls – DJ, 7-11 Lago Del Pino – Landon Pontius & Trey Dillon, 8-11 Liberty Hall – Linda Davis, 8pm Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Chase & The New South, 8-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Live acoustic music, 6-9 Republic Ice House – The Tuxedo Cats, 8-12 Ricks – In 10 City, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Where’s Rufus – Boogie Butt Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Saturday, January 10th Breakers – Live Music, 8-10 Crawdaddy’s, Flint – Boogie Butts Karaoke, 8-12 Cork - DJ, 10-1 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Chip Murrey Band, 9-1 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Devin Leigh, 7-10 Half Moon – Kid Icarus, 9-1 Iron Horse – Hubcap & Live Music, 9-1 Jake’s – Kinfolk, 8-11 Juls – DJ, 7-11 Lago Del Pino – Jaden Farnsworth, 9-12 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Todd Freeman & Bullet Proof, 9-1 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Republic Ice House – Austin English, 8-12 Rick’s – Live 80, 9-1
XLN – Tyler Lenius Band, 9-1 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-12 Yamato – Karaoke, 9-1 Sunday, January 11th Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 6-10 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Monday, January 12th Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 7-10 Tuesday, January 13th Coach’s & Cowboy’s – Karaoke, 8-12 The Shed, Edom – Pickin & Grinin, 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Wednesday, January 14th Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Cork – Dustin Becker, 6-9 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Open Mic, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Open Mic, 6-9 Iron Horse – Southern Comfort Karaoke, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Open Mic, 9-12 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Jonny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 7-11 Republic Ice House – Karaoke, 7-12 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggertys, 7-10 Thursday, January 15th Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 6-10 Click’s Live – The Foundation, 9-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Bobby Duncan, 7-10 Half Moon – DJ Rufas, 8-12 Iron Horse – Boogie Butt Karaoke, 8-12 Juls – Open Mic, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Adam Hood, 8-11 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 8-11 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 Stanley’s – BBQ & Blues, 6-9
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Jan. 9th - Tuxedo Cats, 8-12 Jan. 10th - Austin English, 9-1 Jan. 14th - Cruisin’ Karaoke, 7-12 Jan. 16th - Norman Jones, 8-12 Jan. 17th - Kid Icurus, 7-12 Jan. 21st - Cruisin’ Karaoke, 7-12 Jan. 24th - Chris Wayne Band, 9-1 Jan. 28th - Cruisin’ Karaoke, 7-12 Jan. 30th - Blue Louie, 7-10
Friday, January 16th Circle M Crawfish – Live Music, 7-10 Click’s Live – Live Music, 9-12 Cork – DJ, 7-10 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – DJ Krash Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Heather Little, 7-10 Half Moon – Live Music, 8-12 Jake’s – Live Music, 8-11 Juls – DJ, 7-11 Lago Del Pino – Matt Bradshaw, 8-11 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Rodeo Clown Dropouts, 9-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Live acoustic music, 6-9 Republic Ice House – Norman Jones, 8-12 Ricks – Electric Circus, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Statesboro Revue, 9-12 Where’s Rufus – Boogie Butt Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Saturday, January 17th Breakers – Live Music, 8-10 Circle M Crawfish – Charles Denmon, 7-10 Crawdaddy’s, Flint – Boogie Butts Karaoke, 8-12 Cork - DJ, 10-1 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Charlie Parker Band, 9-1 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Blue Louie, 7-10 Half Moon – Chad McBride & The Drifters, 8-12 Iron Horse – I20 Band, 9-1 Jake’s – David Smith, 8-11 Juls – DJ, 7-11 Lago Del Pino – The Tuxedo Cats, 9-12 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Eleven Hundred Springs Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Republic Ice House – Kid Icurus, 8-12 Rick’s – Professor D & The Playschool, 9-1 Stanley’s BBQ – Paul Shafer, 7-10 XLN – The Cable, The Blacksmiths, Ally Venable, Tyler Lenius, Wes Jeans, 7-1 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-12 Yamato – Karaoke, 9-1 Sunday, January 18th Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 6-10
Monday, January 19th Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 7-10 Tuesday, January 20th Coach’s & Cowboy’s – Karaoke, 8-12 The Shed, Edom – Pickin & Grinin, 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Wednesday, January 21st Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Cork – Dustin Becker, 6-9 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Open Mic, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Open Mic, 6-9 Iron Horse – Southern Comfort Karaoke, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Open Mic, 9-12 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Jonny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 7-11 Republic Ice House – Karaoke, 7-12 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggertys, 7-10 Thursday, January 22nd Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 5-9 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Brian Grace, 7-10 Iron Horse – Boogie Butt Karaoke, 8-12 Half Moon – DJ Rufas, 8-12 Juls – Open Mic, 8-12 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 8-11 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 Stanley’s – BBQ & Blues, 6-9 Friday, January 23rd Belcher Center, Longview – John Berry, 7pm Cork – DJ, 9-12 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Kid Icarus, 7-10 Half Moon – Austin English Band, 8-12 Jakes – Andrew Plan, 8-11 Juls – DJ, 9-12 Lago Del Pino – Landon Pontius & Trey Dillon, 8-11 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – DJ, 8-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Purple Pig - Live Acoustic Music, 6-9 Republic Ice House – Live Music, 8-12 Ricks – Identity Theft, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12
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Stanley’s BBQ – The Sideshow Tragedy, 9-12 Where’s Rufus – Boogie Butt Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Saturday, January 24th Cork – DJ, 10-1 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Gene Evans Band, 9-1 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tyler Joiner, 7-10 Half Moon – Live Music, 8-12 Iron Horse – Live Music, 9-1 Jakes – Stevie Jo, 8-11 Lago Del Pino – Zach Carney, 9-12 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Wayland Hicks, 9-12 The Old Firehouse – Edom – Chris Rosser, 7-10 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Republic Ice House – Chris Wayne Band, 8-12 Rick’s – Elegant Few, 9-1 Stanley’s BBQ – Paul Shafer, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 XLN – Hubcap & The Loose Nuts, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 9-1 Sunday, January 25th Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 6-10 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 8-12 Monday, January 26th Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 7-10 Tuesday, January 27th Coach’s & Cowboy’s – Karaoke, 8-12 The Shed, Edom – Pickin & Grinin, 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Wednesday, January 28th Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Cork – Dustin Becker, 6-9 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Open Mic, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Open Mic, 6-9 Iron Horse – Southern Comfort Karaoke, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Open Mic, 9-12 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Jonny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 7-11 Republic Ice House – Karaoke, 7-12 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggertys, 7-10
Thursday, January 29th Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 5-9 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Blacktop Gypsy, 7-10 Iron Horse – Boogie Butt Karaoke, 8-12 Half Moon – DJ Rufas, 8-12 Juls – Open Mic, 8-12 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 8-11 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 Stanley’s – BBQ & Blues, 6-9 Friday, January 30th Cork – DJ, 9-12 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – DJ Krash Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Chase McClanahan, 7-10 Jake’s – Live Music, 8-11 Juls – DJ, 7-11 Lago Del Pino – Carter Beckworth, 8-11 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Austin English Band, 8-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Live Acoustic Music, 6-9 Republic Ice House – Blue Louie, 7-10 Rick’s – Space Rockers, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – The Nightowls, 9-12 Where’s Rufus – Boogie Butt Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Saturday, January 31st Breakers – Joe Snider, 8-10 Circle M Crawfish – Dale Riley, 7-10 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Live Music, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Matt Bradshaw, 7-10 Jake’s – Joe Teichman, 9-12 Juls – DJ, 7-11 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 8-11 Mario’s – Live Jazz 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Ben Lowery & The Texas Express, 9-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Republic Ice House – Live Music, 8-12 Ricks – Safira, 9-1 Stanley’s BBQ – Paul Shafer, 7-10 Where’s Rufus DJ, 9-1 XLN – Matt Begley & Bitter Whiskey, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 9-1
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The holidays are over, the New Year’s resolutions made. If one of yours was to get back into shape and you ‘really mean business this time,’ check out the Tyler YMCA. The Tyler YMCA, located at 225 Vine Ave., Tyler, has lots of great lifestyle options to choose from. There are literally all forms of adult exercise programs available, from Zumba to Pilates to belly dancing for the adventurous types. The Tyler YMCA was built in 1957 to fill a pressing community need. The YMCA’s mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. You might want to start with a personalized training program, geared specifically to your goals and objectives. You can choose a desired number of sessions, either 30 minute, 1 hour or even partner training. If you are aquatic in nature, the YMCA offers adult swim classes at both the beginner and intermediate levels. Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:10pm. The member fee for classes is $49 and for nonmembers the fee is $69. Aquacise and Aqua fusion classes are also available throughout the week in the YMCA pool. To round out the group fitness schedule, check out a cardio blast session, bodypump or Zumba circuit class. The Tyler YMCA has a full weight room, aquaticsized pool, gym and tennis courts, sauna and hot tubs. Wellness programs include specific directives for weight management, stress management, diabetes moderation, a healthy back, and blood pressure moderation. There are different membership packages to choose from, all with a joining fee. Adult memberships (between the ages of 18 and 64) are $35 per month which includes facility usage and fitness group classes. There are memberships available for households, single parents, seniors, young adults and corporate memberships as well.
Motorized Bar Stools Are In Search of the Utterly Rebellious Moore’s Store & The Forge Bar & Grill are hosting a Quiet Man tradition - the Bar Stool Races, to be held on March 21st in Ben Wheeler. To participate you can either build your own or adopt one. Either way, this fun event will be something that you will want to be part of! Want to Adopt?
So you want to be a Motorized Adoptee? Great! You must attend the Adoption Auction to be held January 23rd at Moore’s Store. There will be a live auctioneer, barstools to “foster” on display, live music and a full bar available to those interested. To check out potential candidates up for adoptions, please go to the approved Foster Homes at these certified Ben Wheeler Merchants: Flying Fish, Frilly Pepper, Gum Creek, Secret Garden, and Walking Horse prior to the auction. The rules of adoption are set forth by the B.W.B.P.S. (Ben Wheeler Barstool Protective Services). Build Your Own!
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For more information and detailed schedules, check out the website at www.tylerymca.org and on Facebook at Tyler YMCA. The YMCA is open Monday-Friday 6am-9pm, Saturday from 8am-4pm and closed Sundays. For membership information call (903)595-6613.
If you have the skills and wherewithal to build your own prototype, by all means let us know. You can be as creative as you like as long as you follow a few simple rules, available at www.benwheelertx.com. The more unique the better so come pour your creative juices into this fun project. Barstools must be available for future Ben Wheeler events and annual races, not show signs of abuse, and be kept in good working order. There will be an annual inspection by an authorized B.W.B.P.S. field agent to decide continued placement or removal. You can pick up entry forms and the complete rules at Moore’s Store, The Forge Bar & Grill or online at www.BenWheelerTx.com.
Tyler Historical Tour: Local Lore and History By Lynn Dark I was born in Tyler and I’ve lived here most of my life. As a result, I’ve always felt like I’ve had a pretty good handle on local history. For example, I knew that Camp Ford, located on U.S. 271, was one of the largest prisoner of war camps for Union soldiers during the Civil War. However, I recently got a taste of just how much I don’t know about our local lore and history. For example, did you know that one of the most prominent female members of the White House press corps of all time hails from Tyler? I didn’t, until I went on one of Jericho’s Tours of Tyler’s (JTT) historical tours. We recently had friends in from England and are always looking for new ways to entertain them on their annual visit to East Texas. Taking them on a historical tour of Tyler with JTT seemed like a wonderful idea. I am so pleased to report that this turned out to be the case. Our friends had a wonderful time, and those of us who live here learned a lot ourselves. Our first stop was the Cotton Belt Depot Museum. George Jones, our tour guide, is an excellent storyteller, and before we even got out of his van, he was laying the groundwork. Have you ever noticed that giant water tower across the railroad tracks from the train depot? The history is fascinating. The Cotton Belt Depot serviced passenger trains traveling along the Cotton Belt route from 1905 until April of 1956, when the last passenger train left the station. Inside the museum, you will find historic photographs, model trains, and other memorabilia. You will also find an informed curator or docent who will happily answer your questions and regale you with stories about the railroad. After leaving the Cotton Belt Depot, we traveled to the Goodman LeGrand Museum. The house was built in 1859 by a man who went on to serve in the Confederate Army. We learned some things about him, as well as the home’s subsequent owners. Many historical artifacts are on display inside the house. Examples include glasses, clothing, medical equipment and supplies, bullets and much, much more. The grounds are gorgeous and have hosted many weddings and other events. We planned to visit the Smith County Historical Society, but it was closed on the day of our tour. Our tour guide had to improvise, which led to a delightful discovery for our party. Instead of visiting the historical society, we found ourselves at the Rosevine Inn. Although it isn’t far from the beaten path, I never knew it existed. The Rosevine Inn is a Bed & Breakfast located near downtown Tyler on South Vine Avenue. The main house features themed rooms including the Rose Room, the Azalea Room, the Bluebonnet Room, and the Sunshine room. In addition to the rooms in the main house, separate extended stay suites are available. Each of the units has its own theme. The Bonnie & Clyde Suite, the Will Rogers, the Winston Churchill, the Explorer Suite, the Old City Loft, the Casablanca Room, the Lindbergh suite, and the Roosevelt Suite are all located in their own buildings on the same grounds as the main house. The Sherlock Room is available for both short term and extended stays. We were lucky enough to get to see the inside of this one. Apart from the Sherlock Holmes memorabilia, we were impressed with the accommodations. This unit has a private bath, a kitchen, a living area, as well as a bedroom. Inside the bedroom, guests are greeted with a mystery to solve. If they are able to accomplish that, they win a prize. Our friends from England are planning to stay here at least one night when they visit us next year. The final stop on our tour was the McClendon House, once the home of Sarah McClendon. A WWII military veteran, McClendon was a member of the White House press corps for over 50 years. She is legendary in Washington, known for directing tough questions toward eight different presidents. In addition to being the former home of Sarah McClendon, the house has quite a storied history. We learned that it was a hotbed of political activity in the past. Once considered haunted by area children, the house has known its share of joy, sadness, and much more over the years. We also learned some things about the house’s architecture. For example, there is a reason that the tall windows start just above the floor, and extend well overhead. This is because homes were once taxed
based on the number of doors it had. Therefore, many people installed windows that could also function as doors. Like the Goodman Legrand Museum, the McClendon House is full of its own memorabilia. One notable example is a German helmet from one of the World Wars. Based on the bullet hole, I think it’s safe to assume that its owner no longer needed it. With the exception of the Rosevine Inn, all of the
places we visited are owned and maintained by the City of Tyler. They rely on charges for admission, as well as generous donations. The McClendon House also has a flag campaign. For $40 a year, a representative will come to your home prior to six patriotic holidays during the year to put up a flag, and then remove it afterwards. We took the shortest tour (about three hours) because of other commitments, but longer, more
extensive tours are available. In addition to historical tours, Jericho’s Tours of Tyler offers shopping tours, and ghost tours. JTT also hosts murder mysteries, Tyler’s annual ComicCon, and much more. For more information about tickets, prices and scheduling, as well as contact information, please visit Jericho’s Tours of Tyler’s website at www.toursoftyler.com.
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Ringo Star Coming to Tyler February 14th “Ringo Starr, former drummer for legendary group The Beatles, is coming to The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center,” Susan Thomae-Morphew, Cowan Center executive director, announced. Sponsored by the Owen Family, Richey Family and Anderson Vukelja Family, the musical icon will take the stage at 7:30pm, Saturday, February 14th. Media sponsors are East Texas Radio Group, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, KETK56 and Fox 51. Tickets start at $55. “Hosting the first-ever appearance of a Beatle in Tyler, is an honor we share with all of East Texas. Our generous sponsors have enabled us to reach out beyond our wildest dreams and bring Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band. We hope everyone will join us for a ‘Peace and Love’ welcome to Ringo and the band,” said Thomae-Morphew. “Having it on a Saturday and on Valentine’s Day is a bonus to reach across the region and remember all we need is love. We’ll be giving out peace and love window decals and hope everyone joins the campaign to welcome the ‘British Invasion’ fifty years later.” “The huge talent in his All Starr Band brings more memories to life from the many bands represented on stage in this amazing rock concert,” she added. All Starr Band members and the bands/artists with which they’re associated include Steve Lukather, ToTo; Richard Page, Mr. Mister; Gregg Rolie, Journey and Santana, Todd Rundgren, Meat Loaf, Warren Ham, Cher and Kansas; Gregg Bissonette, David Lee Roth Band and James Taylor. Born Richard Starkey on July 7, 1940, in Liverpool, England, Ringo Starr, known for his easy-going personality, rose to fame in the early 1960s as a member of the legendary rock group The Beatles. Known for his role as drummer, Starr also sang and wrote songs for the group, singing “With a Little Help from My Friends” and writing “Octopus’s Garden.” Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on The University of Texas at Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the Box Office, or by calling (903)566-7424 or online at uttyler.edu/cowan.
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Every Wednesday - Line Dance Classes are held 7-9pm at Stone Country Dance Hall in Lindale with Michael Martin. For more info go online to www.stonecountrydancehall.com. First and Third Saturday of each month - Free C&W Dance Lessons will take place at TASCA from 5:30-6:30pm. Join instructor Hugh Wallace for some great Country & Western dance tips and steps. Then stay to practice your new skills during the C&W dances the same nights, 7-9:30pm. For more info call (903)871-3217. TASCA Activity Center Ballroom is located at 10495 CR 2167 (Jim Russell Rd.) in Whitehouse. Every Saturday - Beth’s Little Farm Market is held 8am – 1pm at the Lindale Community Theater, 109 West Hubbard, in the rear parking lot behind the Lindale Candy Company. Here at this small farm, they use sustainable and regenerative techniques to grow a diversity of crops in harmony with nature. All of the produce they offer is grown, harvested and processed right there on the farm. They offer organic produce, cut and dried flowers, CSA programs, and jams, jellies and pickles. Dr. Tyler Cullender is the farm manager. For more info call (817)714-4350, www.bethslittlefarmmarket.com. Third Saturday of the Month (Saturday, December 20th) - Picker’s Market - Tyler’s very own flea market is open every 3rd weekend of every month. This is located in the old Trade Day Pavilions at 10707 Hwy. 69 N., Tyler. They are currently looking for vendors. Call (903)600-5554 or go online to www.PickersMarketTyler.com. Saturday, January 3rd (1:30pm) and Saturday, January 17th (1pm) - 2015 Teen Video Challenge - Area teens, aged 13 to 18, are invited to work as a team to create a video promoting the Summer Reading Club at the Tyler Library. Using the Collaborative Summer Library Program theme “Unmask,” teens are asked to create a 30-90 second video that encourages reading and the use of public libraries this summer. The video production schedule will be announced at the planning meetings. For more information please contact Mrs. Gray at lgray@tylertexas.com, Mrs. Bennett at kbennett@tylertexas.com or call (903)593-7323. The Tyler Library is located at 201 S. College, downtown Tyler. For more info call (903)593-7323, library.cityoftyler.org. Saturday, January 3rd - All About Events Expos Come be inspired at this expo show that is all about expos featuring ideas, interactive vendors, event trends, event decor and everything in between. From vendor to vendor, from aisle to aisle you can build your event through every little detail. Events are all about the details and All About Events Expo knows details. Whether it’s a Party, Wedding, or Grand Gala, you’ll find all the right vendors to help you plan. This is held at Harvey Convention Center 2000 W. Front St., Tyler, 12 noon to 6pm. Admis-
sion is $5 online and $10 at the door. For more info call (903)533-8313 or go to www.AllAboutEventsExpo.com. Saturday, January 10th - Independent Film Screening for “Little Hope was Arson” will be held at The Old Firehouse in downtown Edom at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. January 2010: In the buckle of the Bible Belt, ten churches burn to the ground in just over a month igniting the largest criminal investigation in East Texas history. No stone is left unturned and even Satan himself is considered a suspect in this gripping investigation of a community terrorized from the inside-out. Families are torn apart and communities of faith struggle with forgiveness and justice in this incredible true story. “Little Hope was Arson” is a feature length documentary produced by the Collaborate & Goodnight Smoke. Since this film depicts events that occurred close to our community, there is a great deal of interest in this film. For tickets go online to www.theoldfirehouse.net or call (903)852-2781. Saturday-Sunday, January 17th-18th - Lone Star Gun Show will be held at Harvey Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler with the doors opening at 9am-5pm Saturday, and 10am-4pm on Sunday. Admission is $7. Thursday, January 22nd - Altra Federal Credit Union will host a free Financial Aid Night for High School Juniors, Seniors and parents at 6pm at their Tyler branch located at 5523 Troup Hwy, Tyler. The free seminar will be presented by the financial aid department from Tyler Junior College, focusing on the necessary information for filing a FAFSA application. Altra membership is not required to attend, but registration is necessary to save your seat. This session is limited to 40 students. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. If you are interested in attending, you can register at www.altra.org. January 23rd-25th - East Texas Gem & Mineral Show - The annual East Texas Gem and Mineral Society show will feature demonstrations, exhibits, educational displays, a fluorescent mineral display, silent auction, and the nationally renowned Rock Food table display. The finest dealers offer everything that concerns the lapidary arts, from jewelry, gemstones, works of art, beads, mineral specimens, fossils, tools, supplies, and more. Doors open 9am-5pm Friday, 10am-6pm Saturday, and 10am-5pm Sunday. This will take place at the Rose Garden Center, 420 S. Rose Park Dr., Tyler. Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for students. For more information go to www.etgms.com.
Saturday, January 24th - Tyler’s Got Talent Show - Tyler’s Got Talent is a local talent show of performers from the East Texas area which will benefit Parental Care Ministries in Uganda by providing new beds for the 1200+ children in their care. Video applications can also be submitted to tylertalent@gmail.com by January 10th. Show night is January 24th at Grace Community’s High School Auditorium. There will be prizes for people’s choice and judges’ pick and a chance to win up $750. This will be held at Grace Community High School, 3001 University Blvd., Tyler, 10am-2:30pm. For more info call (903)570-4604. Admission is free. Suggested donation at the door is $5, and voting will be done by donations as well. Saturday, January 24th - Chris Rosser in Concert - Chris Rosser is his own tour de force. This Asheville, NC-based musician is an accomplished producer and instrumentalist, a graceful writer and a proficient singer. Rosser doesn’t preach or judge in his lyrics, instead asks questions or lends his observations for our consideration. With an abundance of talent, Rosser gives a lot to his listeners and in keeping with his gentle perspective, doesn’t keep track of how much he receives in return. For tickets go to www.theoldfirehouse.net or call (903)852-2781. The Old Firehouse is located in downtown Edom. Thursday, January 29th - B2B Business Expo This great expo is fun for everyone! Come out and see the hundreds of vendors, browse lots of booths and meet lots of people. This is held at Harvey Convention Center 2000 W. Front St., Tyler, 1-5pm. For more info call the Tyler Chamber of Commerce. Several workshops will take place
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including “Navigating the Intergenerational Workplace” hosted by Brian Brandt, “Social MediaOpportunity or Risk” with Mark Seguin, and “Social Media-Opportunity or Risk: Protect Your Career and Identity from being Stolen Online.” RSVP must be made for seminars in advance. Thursday, February 5th (7:30pm) – Nicholas Sparks will be the featured speaker at The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. In 1994, rejected from both publishers and law schools, Nicholas Sparks was a job-jumping salesman who wrote in the evenings. In early 1995, and against all odds, his manuscript was discovered in the slush pile. By October, Warner Books famously paid a million dollars for an unknown story about a notebook. The rest, as they say, is history. Now with almost 80 million copies of his books in print, literary sensation Nicholas Sparks is the author of 17 “New York Times” #1 bestselling books and a cultural phenomenon in his own right. Limited tickets to the post lecture reception are available. Mr. Sparks invites guests to bring their favorite book for signing. This event is sponsored by Louis & Peaches Owen. The post lecture reception is sponsored by Austin Bank. Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on The University of Texas at Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the Box Office, or by calling (903)566-7424 or online at uttyler.edu/cowan. Tickets start at $22. Saturday, February 7th - Bridal, Prom & Party Expo - East Texas Wedding Extravaganza is expanding into a Bridal, Prom & Party Expo in 2015. Join us for this unique opportunity for event
vendors to reach out to an even larger audience of people searching for their services. Prom show, Bridal show and a Quinceanera show all under one roof. This will be held at Harvey Convention Center, Tyler. For more info call (903)570-0364. Admission is $5 on-line and $8 at the door. Saturday, February 14th - ROCK’n Valentine’s Festival featuring Bret Michaels - The Oil Palace will host this concert with special guests Warrant, Winger and FireHouse. Doors open at 5:3pm and the concerts start at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $30. The Oil Palace is located at 10408 Tyler 64, Tyler. For tickets go to www. oilpalace.com. Saturday, February 14th - Ringo Starr in Concert for more info, see feature article to the left. Saturday, March 7th - FRESH 15 - The event will once again include a 15k, 5k and kids’ 1k race and several post-race activities, with all proceeds benefiting Tyler’s Bethesda Health Clinic; FitSTEPS for Life; Team Red, White and Blue; and The SEAL Legacy Foundation. In addition, FRESH will host a prerace dinner March 6th to benefit the four FRESH 15 charities. FRESH by Brookshire’s is located at 6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler. To register go to freshbybrookshires.com. Saturday, March 7th - Toby Mac, Mandisa and Capital Kings in Concert - This great concert will begin at 7:30pm with the doors opening at 6pm at The Oil Palace, 10408 Texas 64, Tyler. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at www.oilpalace.com. Friday-Sunday, March 13th - 15th - Rose City Classic Invitational Gymnastics Meet - Texas East Gymnastics is holding the 9th annual Rose
City Classic Invitational Gymnastics Meet. The USAG sanctioned meet will have over 500 female gymnasts competing. Competitors are from all over Texas as well as surrounding states. The meet will include gymnastics Levels 2-10 as well as Xcel athletes and Elite gymnasts. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Foundation for Life: FitSTEPS for Life program. This will be held at the Louise Herrington Patriot Center, UT Tyler. Cost is adults $15/session or $25/weekend and children (12 and under) $5/session or $10/ weekend. For more info call (903)509-3547.
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Inside the Artist’s Studio:
Philana Oliphant Pace: The Phenomenal Power of Peace By Derrick White
WARNING: Reading This Article May Cause Stress Relief!
Before reading this article, please do me a favor... stop, and relax. Breathe with focus. Get comfortable in a quiet place. Pay attention to breathing deeply, the movement of air going in and out of your lungs, slow and even. Be mindful of your relaxation. Continue for a couple of minutes. Remember to ease your mind and body so your inhalation inflates and as you breathe out slowly, let yourself sigh…out loud. Once you’ve taken these steps, you may continue. Thank you. Life is full of encouraging wonderment, miniscule details, exquisiteness and living florae and faunae observable every day, everywhere and especially in our beautiful and natural East Texas region. It is the observation of these entities artist Philana Oliphant Pace investigates and lovingly and masterfully brings to our attention. There are people in life who make everything better; dependable, compassionate people facing challenges head on, who make you a better person just by knowing them. There are people who still find the best in individuals and who haven’t quit helping others or giving of themselves. They are optimistic, pleasant and peaceful. Author Jack Kerouac wrote about creative individuals stating “…they change things. They invent. They imagine. They HEAL. They explore. They create. They inspire. They push the human race forward.” They …are Philana Oliphant Pace. Simply put, Philana is remarkable. She is a respected and sincere art professor at Tyler Junior College. She embodies a quiet, incredibly patient, forgiving and knowledgeable approach to instruction. Sharing her expertise allows students to create amazing results. The phenomenal power of her peaceful teaching makes her one of the most exceptional people I’ve ever known. Her artwork, from large-scale sculpture installations to hand crafted thank you notes, are all completed with precision and persistence. There are many talented and gifted artists in our regional arts scene, Philana Oliphant Pace is one I respect and admire for her artwork, her kindness, and her noticeable peace of mind. The website Wikipedia asserts: “Inner peace is a colloquialism that refers to a state of being mentally or spiritually at peace, with enough knowledge and understanding to keep oneself strong in the face of discord or stress. Being at peace is considered by many to be healthy and the opposite of being stressed or anxious.” This ideal concept is often connected with surfers, hermits or meditating monks, alone in some far off place like a beach, cave or monastery. Truthfully, serenity can be attained and savored in a normal life with a family and a job. I believe art can be an important instrument in achieving harmony for both artists and viewers. Philana Oliphant Pace mentions in her artist’s statement, “My drawings are remnants of a behavioral form that allows my mind to achieve a meditative state. The results rely on a physiological statement which is the first principle of communication. The forms are pieces of an infinite puzzle. They are repetitive, connective, and possess a sense of time. Searching for grace, the union of drawing and sculpture manifests what I will pass on while releasing what I will not.” Pace’s formal education is from the University of Texas, Austin, with undergraduate studies in printmaking, sculpture and drawing and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from UT Tyler (Magna Cum Laude). Philana works in a wide array of techniques and materials including: printmaking, sculpture and drawing and cutting on a variety of cotton
rag and synthetic papers, steel, aluminum, wood, using ink, fabric dye, graphite, litho crayon, charcoal, porcelain, and nylon fabric. Her artwork exemplifies craftsmanship, passion and diligent patience. Philana was inspired by art as a child, encouraged her whole life by family especially her grandparents. “My grandmother put it in my mind at a very young age that I could go to art school one day. My high school art teacher, Mrs. Delores McCullough, was a tremendous inspiration as well,” she says. One of the most important things art brings to her life is the human connection. “The amount of people I have come to meet and know over the years. So many great people! Also, my family, we are all artists [all three members of the Pace’s pack are outstanding visual artists]. It is so wonderful we, as a family, have this in common,” Philana states. “It’s a wonderful life!” Philana’s favorite artists include her great-grandmother Lucille Schweitzer, a watercolorist. Growing up Philana admired paintings in her grandparent’s home. She imitated and tried to paint the way her greatgrandmother did. Those paintings and an amazing work ethic greatly influenced Philana’s artwork. The captivating visual form of Philana Oliphant Pace’s artwork moves and flows. It is rhythmic, poetic and alive, encapsulating music. Philana Oliphant Pace’s artwork is currently on view for you to experience, contemplate and peaceably consider in a couples group exhibition entitled “Flow Into The Mystic: Marriage and the Contemporary Artist” through February 1st, at the Tyler Museum of Art, 1300 South Mahon Ave., Tyler. TMA is free and open Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1-5pm. For more information visit online at www.tylermuseum.org. Considering the current couples exhibition, Philana said “James and I have exhibited together over the years and it is always interesting to me to see our work displayed together. The works in this exhibition share a response to strengths and weaknesses in being human. That was not planned. Sometimes in our studio we don’t realize the connectivity between our works. We are fortunate we share an art studio. We learn a lot from each other and our daughter. It is important to see the artwork outside of the studio. I learn from that. I look at the other artists’ work in the show to glean insight about how couples influence
each other. It is interesting. I appreciate being invited by the museum to participate in this show. I hope people will take time to see art made by artists from our region. We, as artists, have a lot to offer the culture of East Texas and the TMA is a beautiful space.” If you are foolish enough to decide not to take this opportunity to view the magnificent work by this powerful artist, please do me another favor. Breathe in, and hold it. Hold it. Keep holding it… For more info go to philanaoliphant.com.
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Through February 1st - “Flow into the Mystic” - The Lone Star State is home to phenomenal artists who create work that excites, challenges, and expands the minds of their audiences. Some of the most accomplished Texas artists live and work in East and North Texas. Just like the rest of us, they sometimes fall in love and marry. When two artists marry, the art they produce either together or individually can be amusing or spiritual, vibrant or serene, but always connected in some way. “Flow into the Mystic” features the work of six married couples – twelve artists who open their lives for us to share. The artists spotlighted are Jack and Vera Barnett, Gary and Daphne Hatcher, Sedrick and Letitia Huckaby, Benito Huerta and Janet Chaffee, Dewane and Alexis Serio Hughes, and James R. and Philana Oliphant Pace. Admission is free. The Tyler Museum of Art is located at 1300 S. Mahon Ave. on the Tyler Jr. College campus. For more info call (903)595-1001 or go to TylerMuseum.org. Tyler Museum of Art is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1-5pm. Through March 28th – “A Century Of Progress” Exhibit At Carnegie Library Building Smith County Historical Society - This exciting new exhibit tracing the history of Smith County in the Twentieth Century and continues through March 2015. The exhibit features “the progressive era” in Smith County through the display of artifacts and text panels. The museum is open to the public, Tuesday thru Friday from 10am-4pm and on Saturdays 12 noon-4pm. Admission is free. The Carnegie Library Building is located at 225 S. College, downtown Tyler. Call (903)592-5993 for more info.
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Saturday, January 10th - Painting for a Cause will be held 2-4pm at Grounds for Justice, 2318 E. Fifth St., Tyler. This is free to attend. For more info call (903)944-7918. Cost is $35 per person. Seniors’ Day - Join Tyler Museum of Art for Seniors’ Day as they say ‘thank you’ to all of their visitors ages 65 and up. The third Monday of every month, seniors are invited to enjoy free, guided tours of the current exhibitions. Tyler Museum of Art is located at 1300 S. Mahon Ave., Tyler, (903)595-1001, www.tylermuseum.org. Family Day - Drop by the Tyler Museum of Art on the second Saturday of every month and enjoy a fun-filled event, perfect for the entire family. Family Days are held in the classroom and children are invited to stop in from 2-4 and participate in free art activities. Kids will also like the tasty refreshments provided during the event. Family Day activities enhance the current TMA exhibitions by reflecting similar themes, artistic styles, techniques, and other artistic aspects. Tyler Museum of Art is located at 1300 S. Mahon Ave., Tyler, (903)5951001, www.tylermuseum.org. Through January 5th - “Against All Odds,” a juried exhibit at Gallery Main Street, will continue on display through January 5th. Featured artists are, in alphabetical order: Daniel Arnold, Chelsea Baranski, Christi Barrett, David Brown, Cesar Cadena, Ramon Carrrasco, Ruth Drayer, Elihu Edelson, Deanna Frye, Carole Glazebrook, Lisa Horlander, Holly Izard, Mandy Jones, Avery Kelly, Dace Lucia Kidd, Sylvia Morse, Jamie Payne, Madison Rowe, Leigha Sherman, C.L. Sherman, Donna Sledge, Pam Smith and Jan Widner. For information on entering the jury process for Gallery Main Street exhibits, please click on “Prospectus” in the Gallery Exhibits information section at www.cityoftyler.org/Departments/MainStreet. For more info call (903)593-6905. Saturday, January 10th - “Remixed” Opening Reception will be have an Opening Reception Saturday, January 10th at Gallery Main Street, downtown Tyler, at 7:30pm. Refreshments will be served. It is free to attend this gallery exhibit opening. Gallery Main Street features a new exhibit of original art approximately every eight weeks. Each exhibit opens with a Saturday evening reception that features live music, an opportunity to meet the artists, refreshments and more. For more info call (903)593-6905. Gallery Main Street is located at 110 West Erwin St., Downtown Tyler. This exhibit will remain on exhibit through March 7th. EGuide will list any event for free, yes...
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TMA Exhibit Spotlights Photographic Processes while Commemorating the U.S. Civil War By Jon Perry The Tyler Museum of Art joins the nationwide commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Civil War with its next major exhibition, “Between the States: Photographs of the American Civil War from the George Eastman House Collection.” The exhibition opened December 19th and continues through February 15th in the TMA’s North Gallery. “Between the States” spotlights the photographic processes of the 1861 to 1865 period in the work of early icons of the medium including Mathew Brady and Alexander Gardner, gathering dozens of stirring images that brought the graphic, sobering reality of the war home to the American public at a time when photography still was in its infancy. The exhibition is organized by the George Eastman House in Rochester, N.Y., and guest-curated by Dr. Clair Robertson, assistant professor of art and art history at the University of Texas at Tyler. “When we first approached Clair last year about curating this exhibition, she insisted we expand our focus to include local images and artifacts that tell the story of the War’s impact on Tyler and Smith County -which was more significant than many of us often realize,” TMA Executive Director Chris Leahy said. The result is a concurrent exhibition organized by Dr. Robertson and the TMA: “The American Civil War’s Impact on Tyler,” which explores the tangible connections to the local community’s participation in the conflict, such as providing soldiers for the war effort, securing Union prisoners at Camp Ford and manufacturing weapons at the Tyler ordnance works that began as Short, Briscoe and Company. To highlight the home front and frame the war from the perspective of Smith County, “The American Civil War’s Impact on Tyler” features an array of period clothing (including a Confederate uniform), weaponry, photographs, maps and numerous other historical artifacts
of local origin. “Through Clair’s efforts, this exhibition has become a large-scale community collaboration, bringing in resources from UT Tyler, the Goodman-Legrand House, Smith County Historical Society, the Pearce Collection at Navarro College and numerous private collectors,” Leahy said. “The total experience pairs an encyclopedic view of the conflict as a whole with the more immediate story of a community at war.” The Museum is offering free admission throughout the exhibition courtesy of sponsorship by the Julietta Jarvis Foundation, Eleanor Cameron and Mrs. Ralph Spence, Color Bearer; Marilyn Richey and Bitsy Wynne, Artillery; and The Robert M. Rogers Foundation, Collectors’ Circle Platinum. The TMA, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is located at 1300 S. Mahon Ave., across from Wagstaff Gymnasium on the Tyler Junior College main campus. Regular hours are 10am-5pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1-5pm Sunday; the Museum is closed Mondays and most major holidays. The TMA is supported by its Members, Tyler Junior College, and the City of Tyler. For information, call (903)595-1001 or visit online at www.tylermuseum.org.
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Theatre January Promises Lots of Theatrical Performances
From musicals to children’s productions, there is something for everyone at area theatre’s this month. Events include: Tuesday, January 13th (7:30pm) - SAXsational featuring Rob Verdi will be on stage at Caldwell Auditorium. One of the most beloved instruments in American culture takes center stage as Rob Verdi (“Side Street Strutters”) shares his rare and unusual instrument collection, along with five decades of jazz and pop standards of artists that have shaped the saxophone. The Robert E. Lee High School Concert and Jazz Bands will take the stage with Mr. Verdi, which will provide concert goers a super concert experience. TylerLive! presented by Tyler Community Concert Association is an exciting series of concerts geared towards the music enthusiast. To purchase tickets visit www. tcca.biz, call (903)592-6266 or purchase at the door. All concerts are held at Caldwell Auditorium. Thursday, January 15th (7:30pm) – “Ballroom with a Twist 2” will be on stage at the Cowan Center, featuring two of your favorite professionals from “Dancing With The Stars.” Watching the cha-cha rattle on the television screen is one thing, but getting up close and live beneath the fringe, sequins, and booming sounds of Rumba bass is quite another. “Ballroom with a Twist 2” brings a frenzy of sizzling dance moves by professional international dancers spanning the hot moves of Samba, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Jive. It is an evening of entertainment for the entire family, highlighted by stunning costumes, magnificent music and breathtaking performances that push the boundaries of ballroom dance, infusing it with the energy and intensity of the latest contemporary and “hip-hop” styles. Expect perfect scores. Sponsored by Mary & Bob Irwin. Tickets go on sale December 1st. Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on The University of Texas at Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the Box Office, or by calling (903)566-7424 or online at uttyler.edu/cowan. Tickets start at $22. Saturday, January 17th (7:30pm) –“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” will be on stage at the Belcher Center. “Goin’ courtin” has never been as much fun as in this rip-roaring stage version of the popular MGM movie. Set in Oregon in 1850, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” tells the story of Millie, a young bride living in the 1850’s Oregon wilderness. Her plan to civilize and marry off her six rowdy brothersin-law to ensure the success of her own marriage backfires when the brothers, in their enthusiasm, kidnap six women from a neighboring town to be their brides. Bursting with the rambunctious energy of the original film, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” is all boisterous fun and romance that harkens back to the glory days of the movie musical. Sponsored by Carol & Richard Manley. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. Tickets start at $30. Saturday, January 17th – “Dueling Fiddles” will join the East Texas Symphony Orchestra. What is the difference between a violin and a fiddle? You’ll learn the answer as classical and Celtic meet in this program featuring Celtic music superstar Natalie MacMaster and East Texas Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Mark Miller. This will be a lively evening of music making for the entire family. All East Texas Symphony Orchestra performances will be held at The University of Texas at Tyler Cowan Center. Tickets available at the box office, located at 3900 University Blvd., (903)566-7424 or online at www. uttyler.edu/cowan. Tickets start at $10. Friday, January 23rd (7:30pm) – John Berry will be in concert at the Belcher Center. Mention his name to just about any country music lover and the response will likely be, “What an awesome vocalist!” Between 1979 and 1990 John recorded and marketed six albums on his own Clear Sky Records label. Those early discs and John Berry’s strong regional popularity attracted him attention on Music Row. Capitol Records signed him in 1992 and it was there that he had a string of hits, including “Your Love Amazes Me,” “Standing on the Edge of Goodbye,” “I Think About It All The Time,” “Change My Mind,” “If 20 • EGuideMagazine.com
I Had Any Pride Left At All,” “Kiss Me In The Car,” “What’s In It For Me,” and “You and Only You.” As John has grown in his walk with Christ, his calling has been to share God’s love with his audience. Moving into a new phase in his career, John’s tenor voice remains an instrument that is able to touch all our hearts. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. Monday, January 26th (7:30pm) – “Mamma Mia!” will be on stage at the Cowan Center. A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make “Mamma Mia!” the ultimate feel-good show. The storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives. Sponsored by Drs. Lawrence L. Anderson and Svetislava J. Vukelja and Dermatology Associates of Tyler. Tickets go on sale December 1st. Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on The University of Texas at Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the Box Office, or by calling (903)566-7424 or online at uttyler.edu/ cowan. Tickets start at $42. January 26th-27th – Auditions for “Second Samuel” will be held at Tyler Civic Theatre. Tyler Civic Theatre is located 400 Rose Park Drive in Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or www.tylercivictheatre.com. Thursday, January 29th - Dave Carey draws from his experience as a POW for 5 & ½ years in the infamous Hanoi Hilton to remind his audiences of the power of the human spirit to triumph over adversity. He has inspired audiences all over the world. Forced into a horrible and unexpected situation, his inner strength as a leader emerged, and he, along with his fellow prisoners, had to creatively re-channel their thinking and communication skills just to survive. Dave has been able to successfully weave these stories and lessons with humor and impact for living in today’s stressful world. Liberty Hall is located at 103 E. Erwin. For more info call (903)595-7274. For production info go to www.Libertytyler.com. Thursday, February 5th (7:30pm) – Nicholas Sparks will be the featured speaker at The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. In 1994, rejected from both publishers and law schools, Nicholas Sparks was a job-jumping salesman who wrote in the evenings. In early 1995, and against all odds, his manuscript was discovered in the slush pile. By October, Warner Books famously paid a million dollars for an unknown story about a notebook. The rest, as they say, is history. Now with almost 80 million copies of his books in print, literary sensation Nicholas Sparks is the author of 17 “New York Times” #1 bestselling books and a cultural phenomenon in his own right. Limited tickets to the post lecture reception are available. Mr. Sparks invites guests to bring their favorite book for signing. Sponsored by Louis & Peaches Owen. Post lecture reception sponsored by Austin Bank. Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on The University of Texas at Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the Box Office, or by calling (903)566-7424 or online at uttyler.edu/cowan. Tickets start at $22. Thursday, February 5th (7:30pm) –“Good Company” will be on stage at Caldwell Auditorium. “Good Company” is a “superb, understated… delivers intimate, personal emotions.” – Music that Matters. The definitive sounds of NYC-Nashville-Detroit-LA Vintage hits performed seamlessly alongside fresh, original material Americana Music upstarts present “Under the Influence of Great American Music.” The kaleidoscope of R&B, Rock, Gospel and Bluegrass looks forward as much as it inspires nostalgia. This is iconic American roots music for the 21st Century with a live band. Tyler Community Concert Association is an exciting series of concerts geared towards the music enthusiast. To purchase tickets visit www.tcca.biz, call (903)592-6266 or purchase at the door. All concerts are held at Caldwell Auditorium. February 5th-8th –“Treasure Island” will be on stage at the Tyler Civic Theatre with ThursdaySaturday performances at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. “Treasure Island” is a spine-tingling adventure about treachery, treasure and a young man’s rite of passage. The enthralling classic tale of Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver and swashbuckling pirates is brought to life by Tonyaward winner B.H. Barry. Surrounded by elements of wind and water, swords and sea chanteys, and old ropes and rowboats, the audience
is swept away to the South Seas for an infinitely sensational, intimate and nostalgic experience. Climb aboard and relive the excitement of youth as you embark on the treasure hunt of a lifetime! Based on the masterful adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, “Treasure Island” is a stunning yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. It begins at an inn on the Devon coast of England in 1775 and quickly becomes an unforgettable tale of treachery and mayhem featuring a host of legendary swashbucklers including the dangerous Billy Bones, the sinister two-timing Israel Hands, the brassy woman pirate Anne Bonny, and the hideous form of evil incarnate, Blind Pew. At the center of it all are Jim Hawkins, a 14-year-old boy who longs for adventure, and the infamous Long John Silver, who is a complex study of good and evil, perhaps the most famous hero-villain of all time. Silver is an unscrupulous buccaneer-rogue whose greedy quest for gold, coupled with his affection for Jim, cannot help but win the heart of every soul who has ever longed for romance, treasure and adventure. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Drive in Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or tylercivictheatre.com. The Box Office is open Monday - Friday, 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students. Saturday, February 7th (7:30pm) –“Elvis Lives: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Event” by special permission from Elvis Presley Enterprises will be on stage at the Belcher Center. Four memorable eras, four fabulous Elvis’, forever shared with the entire world. “Elvis Lives” is a pulseracing, multi-media, musical journey across Elvis’ life, featuring finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ worldwide ultimate Elvis tribute artist contest. Sponsored by Sidney & Anna Lee Allen. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. Tickets start at $46. Friday, February 13th (7:30pm) –Nicholas David Mrozinski will be in concert at the Belcher Center. Alternative Soul music from the heart- for the heart. Nicholas David Mrozinski is a vibrant, dynamic, and multitalented singer/songwriter/ pianist from Saint Paul, Minnesota. For more than a decade, Nicholas has been making music that has been connecting with people, all around the world, on a deeply human level. Nicholas was most recently a finalist, and a fan favorite, as a member of team CeeLo on NBC’s Season 3 of “The Voice.” Nicholas’ music is fully integrated, incorporating many schools of music and thought. His powerful voice, enriching lyrics, and liquid piano playing truly set him apart. With 5 studio albums, national radio play, amazing reviews, many great charity & collaborative efforts under his belt (all prior to his amazing run on “The Voice”), Nicholas has just released a new 4-song EP on iTunes featuring his single “Say Goodbye.” Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. February 13th-15th and February 20th-22nd – “The Importance of Being Earnest” will be in production at the Cherokee Civic Theatre. Oscar Wilde’s immortal wit and sly wisdom make “The Importance of Being Earnest” part farce, part romance and all fun. In this granddaddy of romantic comedies, two young men with the name “Earnest” fall in love. Can the fellows convince the girls to change their minds or will they simply have to change their own names? Set in the era and costumes of “Downton Abbey,” this production of “The Importance of Being Earnest” will delight both the eye and the funny bone. Cherokee Civic Theatre is located at 157 West 5th St., in Rusk. For tickets or more info call (903)683–2131 or log on to www.cherokeetheatre.net. All tickets are reserved seats with member prices of $9 adults, $6 students and general prices of $12 adults and $10 students. All at the door tickets are $15. Saturday, February 14th (2pm and 5pm) –“Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse” will be on stage at the Belcher Center. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. Tuesday, February 17th (7:30pm) – “Kodo One Earth Tour: Mystery” will be on stage at the Cowan Center. Kodo, the taiko drumming pioneers from Japan, takes you on a voyage to the extraordinary, to a mysterious realm that lies in the beyond. Experience a performance that brings a wondrous and sacred world to the stage using the mystery created by folk arts since ancient times. Fusing the dynamism of taiko expression with the beauty and charm that lie within old-world rituals, “Kodo One Earth Tour: Mystery” turns traditional Japanese music into a stunning spectacle and a vibrant expression of artistic excellence. Kodo thoughtfully transforms the percussive drum songs and dances of Japan’s age-old celebrations, while pairing ancient pieces with new compositions from esteemed jazz pianists to kabuki masters. Sponsored by Juls. Tickets go on sale January 20th. Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on The University of Texas at Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the Box Office, or by calling (903)566-7424 or online at uttyler.edu/cowan. Tickets start at $22.
Thursday, February 19th – Alex Chacon is the featured speaker at Liberty Hall. Alex Chacon is an adventure rider, public speaker, photographer and videographer. He speaks about his challenging and charitable expeditions on various motorcycles around the world. Alex is a leader on the cutting edge in motorcycle adventure riding/exploring, contributing to major motorcycle magazines. His most famous expedition to date has been a 500 day solo round trip from Alaska to Argentina in 500 days. Documenting this epic adventure in a whole new interactive and in-depth way never captured before. He has a visual library of pictures and videos of some of the most spectacular and engaging places and people on earth. Liberty Hall is located at 103 E. Erwin. For more info call (903)595-7274. For production info go to www. Libertytyler.com. February 21st (3pm) - Magik Theatre Presents Rumpelstiltskin - The King has locked Gabby in a straw-filled room, with orders to spin gold or lose her head! When a crafty man with a secret name offers to help, Gabby makes him a promise she isn’t prepared to keep. Now gabby has three days to guess the man’s name. Can she do it before time runs out? This is best for children ages 4 to 10. Now in its 20th season, The Magik Theatre is San Antonio’s premiere professional family theatre, producing live stage versions of children’s classic and contemporary literature. Since the first curtain came up in 1994, The Magik Theatre has served over 1.5 million people, including children from over 700 schools and groups in over 40 school districts throughout South and Central Texas. Liberty Hall is located at 103 E. Erwin. For more info call (903)595-7274. For production info go to www. Libertytyler.com. February 20th-22nd and February 27th-29th – “The Man Who Came to Dinner” by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman and directed by Alexa Duke will be on stage at Henderson Civic Theatre in Henderson. “The Man Who Came to Dinner” is the hilarious story of the outlandish Sheridan Whiteside, who was invited to dine at the home of rich factory owner Ernest Stanley. Upon arrival, he slips on a patch of ice outside the door, injures his hip and winds up confined to the house for a month. In that time, he drives his hosts mad by viciously insulting them, monopolizing their house and staff, running up large phone bills, and receiving many bizarre guests, including paroled convicts. Henderson Civic Theatre is located at 122 E. Main St. in Henderson. For information call (903)657-2968 or www.hctonline.org. The theatre is located on Heritage Square in downtown Henderson, a National Register Historic District, in the original Opera House which was built in 1885. Saturday, February 21st (7:30pm) –“Romantic Music” will be presented by the Longview Symphony with special guests Matthew Simpson and Meaghan Sullivan (Twelfth Night, Texas Shakespeare Festival.) “If music be the food of love, play on.” Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. Tickets start at $30. February 23rd-24th (7pm) –Auditions for “The Great Easter Egg Hunt” will be held at the Henderson Civic Theatre in Henderson. Henderson Civic Theatre is located at 122 E. Main St. in Henderson. For information call (903)657-2968 or www.hctonline.org. The theatre is located on Heritage Square in downtown Henderson, a National Register Historic District, in the original Opera House which was built in 1885. February 25th- 28th –“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown the Broadway Musical” by composer and librettist Clark Gesner and lyricist John Gordon. Tyler Jr. College Wise Auditorium is located on the TJC campus. The Theatre TJC box office opens one week prior to performances. Box office hours are 10am-6pm weekdays only throughout the run of performances. For more info call (903)510-2212. For production info go to www.tjc.edu. March 2nd-3rd (7pm) –Auditions for “The Elephant Man” will be held at Tyler Civic Theatre. Tyler Civic Theatre is located 400 Rose Park Dr. in Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info, (903)592-0561 or tylercivictheatre.com. March 4th-6th (7:30pm) -TJC One-Act Play Festival will be on stage at Jean Brown Theatre. Tyler Jr. College Jean Browne Theatre is located on the TJC campus. The Theatre TJC box office opens one week prior to performances. Box office hours are 10am-6pm weekdays only throughout the run of performances. For more info call (903)510-2212. For production info go to www.tjc.edu. March 13th-15th and March 19th-22nd –“Second Samuel” will be on stage at the Tyler Civic Theatre with Thursday-Saturday performances at 7:30pm
and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. It was a simpler time in the late 1940s, especially in South Georgia and specifically in a sleepy little town called Second Samuel. What had been called the Great Depression was quickly fading into memory. The war had been won, the election was now over, and “Give ‘em Hell Harry” was still president. It had been an exciting time for sure, but the folks in Second Samuel were ready for things to settle down and get back to normal. Except—this was the summer Miss Gertrude passed away, and deep dark secrets were about to be revealed. Nobody could have imagined how the death of one sweet little old lady would turn the entire town upside down, leaving everybody in Second Samuel wondering if anything would ever be normal again. Tyler Civic Theatre is located 400 Rose Park Drive in Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or tylercivictheatre.com. The Box Office is open Monday - Friday, 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students. Saturday, March 14th (7:30pm) - Live From Nashville - High-Octane Country Show with Live Band will be on stage at Caldwell Auditorium. This international award-winning production company is a fully produced song and dance spectacular with breathtaking scenery, multimedia and costumes. Nashville-based Matt Davenport Productions celebrates the songs that gave Music City its name – from rural roots to sold-out stadiums. Hank, Patsy and the latest from Nashville, along with stellar stagecraft, country singers and dancers are backed by a bonafide band of Nashville sidemen. Tyler Community Concert Association is an exciting series of concerts geared towards the music enthusiast. To purchase tickets visit www.tcca.biz, call (903)5926266 or purchase at the door. All concerts are held at Caldwell Auditorium. Thursday, March 19th (7:30pm) – The Capitol Steps will be on stage at the Cowan Center. It’s time to put our political differences aside and enjoy the musings of The Capitol Steps - the only group in America that attempts to be funnier than Congress. No elected official, including the current resident of the White House, or those who may aspire to it, is off limits. These former congressional and senate staffers satirize today’s political headlines, and political headline makers, with humorous song and dance. Always fresh and crisp – no two performances by The Capitol Steps are alike. If you miss this one, you’ll be left out of the conversation for years. People laugh and rave about this one. Sponsored by Four Season Women’s Health. Tickets go on sale February 16th. Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the UT Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the Box Office, or by calling (903)566-7424 or online at uttyler.edu/ cowan. Tickets start at $32. March 23rd-24th (7pm) –Auditions for “100 Lunches” will be held at Tyler Civic Theatre. Tyler Civic Theatre is located 400 Rose Park Drive in Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info, (903)592-0561 or tylercivictheatre.com. Thursday, March 26th (7:30pm) -Blue Man Group will be on stage at the Belcher Center. Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group’s show is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous experience that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures. This unique theatrical experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else, guaranteed to be an event you will never forget. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www. belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are MondayFriday, 10am-5pm. Tickets start at $35. Saturday, March 28th (7:30pm) –“Masters of the Fiddle: A Celtic Family Celebration” will be in concert at the Belcher Center. Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are two of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers. They also happen to be married. Together, Natalie and Donnell meld their virtuosities into a whirlwind of fiddle-driven music, dance and song, combining the best of French, Celtic and American Bluegrass and even Cajun styles and making it their own. Joined by two highly-acclaimed pianists in their own right, Mac Morin and Erin Leahy, you’ll be treated to the foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads, and world-class step dancing that have brought audiences to their feet. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. Tickets start at $45.
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Neighboring Tyler Junior College, the Tyler Museum of Art, sits in the shade of large magnolias and tall pine trees. Its mission is to enrich the lives of East Texans and visitors through the collection, preservation, exhibition and celebration of the visual arts. The museum’s growing and permanent collection features over 1500 works of art. The works include paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures. The museum contains two major exhibition galleries, the North Gallery and Bell Gallery, both on the ground floor. Works from the permanent collection are only on display certain times due to limited gallery space. Since its inception the museum has placed its focus on 19th and 20th century art. It has gained recognition for its emphasis on the work of emerging contemporary artists from Texas and surrounding states. In recent years, exhibitions have included a greater variety of styles in an effort to represent the diversity and community interests. In addition to the two galleries, the museum also boasts a library, classroom, café and gift shop. Family Day is held every second Saturday of the month. Families are invited to learn about exhibitions through free art activities, treasure hunts and more. Children and adults can enjoy activities and snacks in the classroom from 2 to 4pm. All family members will have free admission to the galleries. Three to five activities, all in different mediums, will be available to explore. “We try to provide materials and projects that children might not get to experience at school, either because of cost or time restrictions,” Interpretation Manager Derek Frazier said. The activities are chosen to relate to the exhibitions by reflecting similar themes, styles, techniques and other artistic aspects. Admission is free to the exhibitions currently on display. “Flow into the Mystic: Marriage and the Contemporary Artist” will be shown through February 1st. “Flow into the Mystic” is the work of six married couples – twelve artists. The artists spotlighted are Jack and Vera Barnett, Gary and Daphne Hatcher, Sedrick and Letitia Huckaby, Benito Huerta and Janet Chaffee, Dewane and Alexis Serio Hughes, and James R. and Philana Oliphant Pace. “Between the States & The American Civil War’s Impact on Tyler” will be on display through February 15th. “Between the States: Photographs of the American Civil War from the George Eastman House Collection” commemorates the 150th anniversary of the war and highlights the photographic processes of the period. “The American Civil War’s Impact on Tyler” highlights the home front and frames the war from the perspective of Smith County.
These Civil War exhibitions, guest curated by Letha Clair Robertson, PhD, will honor the heritage of those who served and tell the story of a community at war through photographs, maps and historical artifacts. For this, the museum collaborated with the Goodman-LeGrand House & Museum, Smith County Historical Society, The University of Texas at Tyler and several private collectors to increase awareness of the technological, scientific and human impact of the war. Families can also pick up a family guide to encourage a fuller exploration of art. The guide asks questions and puts children in pursuit of specific pieces throughout the gallery. “If a child completes the guide, they earn a small prize by showing it to Visitor Services staff,” Frazier said. The museum also offers summer art camps each year as a way to let children 6 to 17 years old express their creativity and imagination. The museum gift shop has something for everyone. An array of unique items is available that spans from artful decor to postcards. The museum café offers light lunch options in a relaxed atmosphere. Homemade soups, sandwiches and salads are available Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 1:30pm. The Tyler Museum of Art, aiming to captivate imaginations and cultivate an appreciation of fine art, is located at 1300 South Mahon Avenue. It is open Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 1 – 5pm. It is closed Mondays and for most major holidays. For more information visit tylermuseum.org.
January Library Fun Continues
Tyler Public Library Gives Back
This month promises lots of fun for kids of all ages. Events include: Children Events:
All story time programs will be on the first floor, to the right of our information desk. • Toddler Time (children under age 3) is on Wednesdays at 10:30am • Read Aloud Crowd (children older than 3) is Thursdays at 10:30am • Starry Time Story Time (family program) is on Thursdays at 6pm • Family Saturday Stories will be the 1st Saturday of each month at 10:30am • Read Aloud Club (children under age 3) is on Thursday at 10:30am • Child Care Story Share is on Tuesdays at 10:30am; registration is required for this program • Story Time at Jumpin’ Jack’s Party Shack will be held Fridays at 10:30am. Open jump is available from 10am-12 noon and is $6 per child plus tax • LEGO® Block Party will be held the 1st Saturday of each month (from November to May), 1:30-3:30pm. Donations of LEGO blocks and sets are always welcome. Teen Events:
• Teen Advisory Council will be held Saturday, January 17th, 1-2pm for ages 12 to 18. This is a group for teens looking to take a more active role in helping to conceive and plan Library events for them and their peers. • American Girl Club will take place Saturday, January 10th, 10:30am - 12 noon. See the website for details about the speaker Adult Events:
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• Club Read takes place the last Tuesday of the month at 10am • “Knot Just for Grandma” Knitting Class will take place the third Thursday of the month The Tyler Library is located at 201 S. College, downtown Tyler. For more info call (903)593-7323, library.cityoftyler.org.
Made possible by public donations of backpacks and gift card donations from Target and the Walmart store located on Troup Highway, Tyler Public Library employees delivered backpacks filled with personal care items to the Church Under a Bridge on Saturday, December 13th. Library staff also gave free book coupons to the children. These coupons were redeemable for free books made possible by the Friends of the Tyler Public Library. Ashley Taylor, circulation supervisor at Tyler Public Library, said, “The people receiving these backpacks were very gracious. I just wish I had more to give.” To make donations to this ongoing project to give back to the community, the Tyler Public Library will be accepting gently-used or new backpacks and personal care items throughout the year. Please bring donated items at any time to the Tyler Public Library’s circulation desk at 201 S. College Ave., downtown Tyler. For questions concerning this project, or if you are a company who would like to donate materials to fill these backpacks, please call the Tyler Public Library at (903)593-7323.
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This is one of those books I didn’t want to end. Rich in themes centered on families and parenting, “Orphan Train” is a short and very readable novel. Kline narrates the story of a practice meant to be kind that was often cruel. Due to the waves of immigration, epidemics of illnesses and the difficulty of living in poverty, many children were left as orphans. Many families had multiple children who were set adrift when their parents died or disappeared. Organizations sprang up to help with the problem and the orphan trains were created. Large numbers of children from the big Eastern cities were shipped to the Midwest where couples looking for children could adopt them. The book has two orphaned women as heroines, 17 year old Molly and 91 year old Vivian. Molly’s father, a Native American, was killed when she was a young child and her mother, who could not cope, retreated to a life of drug abuse. Molly has been placed in a foster home with people who do not respect her intelligence or belief system. Vivian came to New York City from Ireland with her parents as a child. After most of her family was killed in a tenement fire, Vivian was placed on an orphan train going west with the hope of finding an adoptive family. Her first two placements in the state of Minnesota were disastrous, but she eventually found a stable home that helped launch her life as a productive adult. Now, fate has once again intervened in the lives of both women as, at age 91, Vivian meets Molly, who has to complete a community service assignment. Molly begins to assist Vivian in cleaning out her attic, slowly sorting through the mementos that represent the pieces of Vivian’s life she has kept hidden for all these years. As they discover the unexpected correlation in their life experiences, Molly and Vivian develop a true affection for each other. As the story moves back and forth in time between the late 1920’s and present day Maine, author Christina Baker Kline’s novel explores the subjects of love, adversity, resilience, providence, the workings of the child welfare system, deep and hidden secrets, and how the choices we make can resonate through generations. As you discover more and more about these characters and their lives, you may certainly question some of their behavior and the decisions they made. While you may not agree with, nor understand their actions, they remain endearing folks who stick to your heart like glue so that find yourself accepting their flaws and wishing them well. This is a very well-written historical fiction. It moves between 1920 and present day revealing more of the characters backgrounds with each chapter. It is very easy to fall in love with this book and the characters. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes more modern historical fiction as well as those who like stories about overcoming the odds. Rating: 5 of 5 Copyright 2013 – William Morrow
The storyline focuses on Carly and Beau, a couple of star-crossed lovers that have one heck of a time trying to get together. Because of time and distance, their budding romance, which began in high school, didn’t stand much of a chance of survival. It took me a while to get into the heart of this book because I almost needed a magic slate to try to keep up with the characters and the different plots that Ms. Boone was presenting. The short chapters (some only a page and a half long) made for a choppy read and I found myself wondering what terrible misfortune would happen to them with the next turn of the page. I was left with the feeling that Ms. Boone tried much too hard to give the histories for all of the characters in order to tie the story line into a neat package. This resulted in my suffering from “plot whiplash” due to all the territory she attempted to cover. Although that in itself isn’t necessarily a bad thing, the constant introduction of subplots left me with a feeling that the development of her main characters was lacking. In my opinion, her writing is very good and the story lines are intriguing, but by jumping around as much as she did, parts of the book suffered from too little fleshing out. I’m wondering if perhaps she might have done her characters (and plots) a favor by presenting them in a multiple book format, thus allowing for more in depth details to have been devoted to some of the key issues. That being said, I do have to admit that I had trouble putting down “Where Have You Been?” once I got into the thick of the plot. Cynthia’s characters are very likable and what’s not to like about a book that is set on a ranch in central Texas? If you would like to read a fast-paced, intriguing book filled with angst, drama and misfortunes, then “Where Have You Been?” is the one for you. Rating: 3 of 5 Copyright 2014 – BookBaby
For those who choose to read this book, don’t expect a book about Sedona. It’s definitely not a travelogue. The beautiful town of Sedona is simply the setting for most of what takes place in the story and it could just as easily have been any other town about 2,000 miles west of Ohio. It is what it is - a very touching, yet very fun story about the challenges that many of us will face as we mature in life. Rating: 5 of 5 Copyright 2009 – Rock House Publishing
More Reviews “Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle that Set Them Free” By Hector Tobar
Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and novelist Tobar (“The Barbarian Nurseries”) presents the riveting story of the 33 men who spent 69 days trapped more than 2,000 feet underground in Chile’s San José Mine in 2010. Noting that the abundance of minerals under the hills of the Atacama desert drew workers from all corners of Chile, Tobar—who was granted exclusive access to the miners and their families—compassionately recounts the miners’ personal histories, experiences during the 17 days they were without outside contact, extended rescue, and the drama above ground with the families living near the mine in their makeshift “Camp Esperanza,” mingling with government ministers, NASA advisors, engineers, mechanics, and drillers. Particularly moving is the reenactment of the first 17 days when the “33” banded together, drinking dirty water used to cool off the mine’s drilling systems and sharing their meager food supplies. Feeling as though “they are living inside a Bible parable,” the men keep their hopes up through prayer, and some gravitate toward particular roles: the pastor, the chronicler, the unofficial spokesman. Tobar vividly narrates the miners’ lives post-rescue as they come “Three Moons Over Sedona” By Sherry Hatzler to terms with their life-changing experience and the media frenzy surSherry Hatzler, a gifted mainstream women’s fiction novelist, brings rounding it. Rich in local color, this is a sensitive, suspenseful renderus this tale of a middle-aged woman whose husband dies under embar- ing of a legendary story. rassing circumstances and leaves her to question her own life. One Rating: 5 of 5 day she gets in the car and just drives, all the way to a new town called Copyright 2014 - Farrar, Straus and Giroux Sedona. It’s here that she starts her life over, basically from scratch, with the help of two younger very different women that she learns to call her “Thirteen Days in September: Carter, Begin, and friends. Sadat at Camp David” By Lawrence Wright In this very touching heartfelt story, the reader learns that all three Wright (“Going Clear”), Pulitzer Prize winner and staff writer for women are holding on too tightly to past hurts thus making it difficult the “New Yorker,” offers a thorough study of the Camp David Accords to move towards love in their future. This book is the story of how the of 1978 in this meticulously researched affair, which goes beyond the three get to know each other and themselves and let go of the hurts core events to address a multitude of historical factors. On the surface, together. Hatzler has created very realistic flawed characters and relathis is about U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Egyptian President Anwar tionships and the resolutions, for the most part, avoid the typically cli- Sadat, and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and the 13 days ché solutions. the men and their respective staffs spent trying to hammer out a peace Although initially “Three Moons…” might appear to be chic-lit on treaty. Wright takes the conference day by day, detailing the clashes and the surface, it most definitely changes its appearance by virtue of its compromises that marked the final results. He also delves into Biblical smartly written, warm and endearevents and the numerous conflicts following Israel’s creation in 1948. ing story line. While perhaps a novel As Wright puts it, “This book is an account of how these three flawed written to appeal to an older reader, men, strengthened but also encumbered by their faiths, managed to the truths and lessons learned by the forge a partial and incomplete peace, an achievement that nonetheless three women of Sedona are applicable stands as one of the great diplomatic triumphs of the twentieth cento the lives of old and young alike. tury.” Alternating between biographical studies of the people involved, Hartzler’s incredible story-telling sociopolitical histories of the countries and faiths represented, and an skills and imaginative details that sur- almost nail-bitingly tense unfolding of the conference itself, Wright round even the simplest moments delivers an authoritative, fascinating, and relatively unbiased explohelp to bring a nearly visual experiration of a pivotal period and a complicated subject. This book also, ence to the reader. Her dry sense of helpfully, includes maps and photos as well. humor fills the pages with a warm Rating: 4 of 5 wit, further bringing the story line Copyright 2014 - Knopf; First Edition even more realistically to life. “Where Have You Been?” By Cynthia Boone This book is a wonderful adult One of the great things about reviewing books is that sooner or coming of age story about three very Events Club Read - The 2015 Club Read series will be on January 27th. later you begin to have people contact you to review their books! I love complex and interesting women January’s Club Read book is “Silver Star” by Jeannette Walls. Club Read this part of the job, because when I receive these books, I’m always whose challenges bind them together in ways that few young people sessions are the last Tuesday of each month at 10am in the Taylor eager to dig in and start reading. I love a good read and was hoping that have the experience to understand. From sharing their own personal tragedies they are all able to grow and blossom in ways they never “Where Have You Been?” would prove to be one, and I was left with Auditorium. This is an adult book club. The Tyler Library is located at expected. 201 S. College, downtown Tyler, (903)593-7323, library.cityoftyler.org. very mixed feelings about this book.
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