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To Do

5 ������Pets Fur People: 4th of July Celebration at Bella Vista ���������Bossart Bark Park: Pave the Way for Bark Park Fun ���������Hit the Bricks Downtown Tyler July 13th for a Car Show & Tons More Fun 6 ������At ETX Brewing Co.: Cats on Broadway Cat Show, Jazz Jam & Pints & Pups 7 ������At Liberty Hall This Month: The Bellamy Brothers Return ���������At Goodman Museum: Stories on The Lawn & Unspoken Masters 8 ������Cowan Center announces 2019-2020 Season 10 ����July 4th-7th: Tyler Warbird Expo Featuring Texas Raiders B-17, B-25 Devil Dog, A-26 Night Mission, and More ���������At True Vine Brewing This Month: Beer + Fun = July at True Vine Brewing ���������Master Gardeners Lecture Series Begins Again

Family

11 ����A Summer Full of Fun at Tyler Public Library ���������August 1st: #SchoolisCool Returns ���������Family Summer Movies Abound Around Town ���������At Studio Movie Grill This Month: Children’s Summer Classics Movie Series ���������Celebrate World Tiger Day at Tiger Creek 12 ����Summer Space Camps and “Moon Day” at CESSE This Month ���������Summer Camps, Expedition Egypt Exhibit, & “Moon Day”

Music

13 ����“Not Slowing Down: Jenn Ford & The Wide Eyed Devils” ���������It’s Heating up on the Big Stage with Big Concerts This Summer 14 ����“Good Times Just Ahead: 6 Miles to Mixon” 15 ����“All Aboard The Psychobilly Death Train: Michael Morse” 16 ����“Road Warrior: Cody Wayne” 17 ����Live Music Gig Guide for East Texas

Food

18 ����Healthy Summer Meals for Kids and Families at NET Health WIC Clinics ���������It’s Blueberry Season Around East Texas 20 ����“Cooking: A Way of Life” Cooking Classes Continue Through the Summer 20 ����“The Experience in Edom, New, Groovy & Totally Cool”

Art

21 ����Inside the Artist’s Studio: Caleb Bell from Tyler Museum of Art ���������Call for Entries for ‘Living Peace,’ the Art of Peace Exhibit ���������This Month at Tyler Museum of Art: “Texas Birds: Works by Frank X. Tolbert” & “Floating Life: Mississippi River Drawings by Liz Ward”

Theatre

22 ����Texas Shakespeare Festival Continues ���������On Stage this Summer: From Shrek to Shakespeare

Books

23 ����“There’s No Reason to Be Bored This Summer” ���������Book Clubs & Fairs this Month ���������Half Price Books This Month: Book Signings & Storytime Fun

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To Do Pets Fur People:

4th of July Celebration at Bella Vista

Come out and support Pets Fur People at this fun day at the lake, July 4th, 4-9:30pm!

The beautiful grounds of Belle Vista at Lake Palestine will be open for fun for the whole family!

Gates open at 4pm for swimming, shopping, food trucks, live music, and a family fun zone area. Bring your blanket and relax on the hill as you enjoy snacks from local food trucks, watch the kids swim, and enjoying live music. Guests will have access to a private beach and there will be a best decorated float contest too.

Live music includes The Pictures Band and Grant Cook and Friends.

The grounds will be covered with yard games, water slides, bounce houses, and more. This is truly an opportunity to celebrate the summer at this beautiful lakefront venue.

A fireworks show will begin at 9pm.

An after party will be inside after the fireworks show featuring The Pictures Band in the ballroom.

The dance party goes until 12 midnight.

Tickets start at $29 and are available at facebook.com/events/2346215145702856/.

This will be held at Bella Vista Lake Palestine,

Bossart Bark Park: Pave the Way for Bark Park Fun

The SPCA of East Texas welcomes you to Tyler’s largest public dog park with acres of rolling hills and trees to share with your family and your four-legged best friends.

Open daily from dawn to dusk, Bossart Bark Park allows pet owners the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with their pets.

Conveniently located off Grande Boulevard between Highway 155 and Old Jacksonville in Tyler, the park offers both a small and large dog area for visitor safety, pet-friendly water fountains, comfortable bench seating for pet owners to supervise their pets while playing, and plenty of parking.

And you can support this wonderful park by purchasing a commemorative engraved paver.

You can give the gift of a lasting memory because these personal pavers pay tribute to park lovers and their friends, family, and dogs. Pavers are $100 (4x8) or $200 (8x8). The purchase of an engraved paver also provides the support needed to maintain and operate this beautiful park for all to enjoy.

Purchases, as well as donations, can be made at bricksrus.com/donorsite/spcaeasttx.

Monthly events are: July 4th (6-8pm): Pints & Pups to benefit the SPCA at ETX Brewing - ETX Brewing Co. Pints & Pups to benefit the SPCA of East Texas occurs on the first Thursday of each month April-October.

Bring your dog for this fun party on the patio. They are requesting a donation of a supply item needed for the care of the cats and dogs at the SPCA. Needed items include: puppy pads, IAMS Smart Puppy food, Tidy Cat instant action cat litter, collars of all sizes, leashes, towels, blankets, dog beds, toys and treats, cleaning supplies such as Clorox wipes, laundry detergent, paper towels, and Clorox bleach. The Porch at ETX Brewing Co. will offer free chips and salsa to those who bring a supply to donate. ETX Brewing is located at 221 S. Broadway, Downtown Tyler.

July 21st (6-8pm): Pooches on the Patio at Roost - Join for a fantastic evening on the patio at Roost, 3314 Troup Hwy, Tyler! Bring your furry friend and enjoy delicious food and drinks while also helping out animals in need. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the SPCA of East Texas.

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Pets Fur People is committed to reducing and eliminating euthanasia as an “acceptable” method of population control for unwanted dogs and cats. They promote the positive results of spay/ neuter programs in regards to overpopulation and pride themselves in teaching responsible pet guardianship.

For more info about the shelter, go to petsfurpeople.org, visit their page on Facebook, or call (903)597-2471.

The Northeast Public Health District requires that all dogs be current on vaccinations and wear a current rabies tag. To help ensure all pooches will be on their best behavior, please refrain from bringing your unaltered pets. Doggie smooches and kisses are free.

August 15th, Pooches on the Patio will be held at Andy’s Frozen Custard, 6106 S. Broadway.

November 14th, the host location will be Potbelly’s, 6995 S. Broadway, Tyler.

July 30th (5-8pm): Kawa’s Fundraiser Kawa’s Hibachi Grill & Lounge, 1024 WSW Loop 323, Tyler, is hosting a donation night. Come enjoy delicious food and drinks while also supporting a good cause. A portion of the sales will be donated to the SPCA of East Texas. Please note: this is a human only event.

August 17th (8am-5pm): Clear the Shelters During the Clear the Shelters event in 2018, over 100,000 animals found forever homes. More than 1,200 shelters and rescues participated to connect animals with new, loving families across the country! NBC along with KETK NBC and Nexstar Media Group, Inc, are teaming up with hundreds of shelters across the country to host #ClearTheShelters, a nationwide pet adoption drive to help find loving homes for animals in need. More than 250,000 pets have found their forever homes since 2015. Be a part by adopting your new best friend!

About the SPCA Weekly adoptions are held Saturdays 10am-4pm at the Adoption Center, 4517 Old Bullard Rd., Tyler. Please come and meet the adorable adoptables! Adoption applications are available at spcaeasttx.com. The mission of the SPCA of East Texas is to improve the lives of animals, alleviate their suffering, and elevate their status in society.

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Hit the Bricks July 13th: Cats on Broadway Cat Show, Featuring the Hit the Bricks Auto & Cycle Show Jazz Jam & Pints & Pups At ETX Brewing Co.:

On the second Saturday of every month, people from all over converge on Downtown Tyler for Hit the Bricks. Downtown Tyler will be bursting with family fun, entertainment, music, food, history tours, art, and of course, the chance to check out a great locally-owned restaurant, bar, or retail establishment.

This month features the popular Hit the Bricks Auto & Cycle Show. Browse and take photos of some of the most interesting cars in the area on the square as well as grab a bite to eat at one of the local food trucks. Remember to vote for your favorite car!

Other events going on for Hit the Bricks are: • 7am-5pm: Cafe 1948 will be mixing up fresh lemonade.

• 8am-12 noon: Rose City Farmer’s Market brings all that’s fresh straight to you including veggies, bread, herbs, pasture-raised beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and turkey, free-range/non GMO eggs, goat cheeses and tons more.

• 9-11am: Saturday Morning Cars & Tacos at ETX Brewing Co. • 9:30am-12 noon: Relief Printing with Kristina Berrier Workshop will be held at The Foundry. Register at facebook.com/pg/etxcreatives, cost is $45 per person.

• 9am-2pm: Hit the Bricks Auto & Cycle Show; car show around the square as well as food trucks to enjoy.

• 10am-10pm: PopUp Shop at Heart of Tyler, 108 S. Broadway; various artists and live art demos all day.

• 10am-4pm: Celebrate Veterans with the City of Tyler. There will be special guests, resources, artists, and refreshments for veterans and their families. This will be held at Goodman Museum and is free to attend.

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

• 12 noon-4pm: 110@110 at Gallery Main Street; Celebrate 10 years of this annual fundraiser and take home a unique piece of art.

• 2-4pm: Makerspace: Solar Printing at the Tyler Public Library • 2-6pm: “Cats on Broadway” at ETX Brewing Co. A real cat show with adoptable cats from O’Malleys Alley Cat Rescue. Dustin Becker will be performing.

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

Live Entertainment • 9am-12 noon: Live music at the Rose City Farmers Market. No cover and all ages are welcome.

• 8:30-10:30pm: Jake Odin and the Marching Band at ETX Brewing Co. No cover and all ages are welcome.

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

• 9pm-1am: Dallas Dance Band at Rick’s on the Square. 21 and older only after 9pm. There is a cover charge at the door.

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

• 903 Handmade, located at 253 S. Broadway, has unique handmade collections from quality artisans - locals, artists from around Texas, and craftspeople from around the country.

• Artfix Cultured Studios offers a place to view and purchase items from a variety of local artists as well as take art classes.

• Backbone Hair + Beauty, located at 235 S. Broadway, is open

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9am-5pm. Get a stylish new hairdo along with experiencing a Downtown jibe in this hip new hair salon. They also sell a line of cool t-shirts and hair products.

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

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

• The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store, located at 723 N. Broadway, offers the bargain hunter tons of gently used stuff plus a load of bargains. They feature everything from furniture to clothing and kitchen gadgets to electronics.

• Ye Olde City Antique Mall, 302 E. Locust St., offers great treasures, antiques, and a world of memories.

Eating Your Heart Out For lunch and dinner sink your teeth into one of the local Downtown eateries. These are open on Saturdays: • Don Juan’s Mexican Restaurant, located at 113 E. Erwin St., is open 12 noon-10pm.

• Jack Ryan’s Steak & Chophouse, located at 102 N. College Ave., is open 5-10pm.

• Cafe 1948, located at 110 N. College (in the lobby of the Plaza Tower), is open 7am-5pm.

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

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

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

• Mi Mexico Lindo, located at 405 W. Front St., is open 6am-10pm.

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

• Rhea’s Hot Links, located at 204 S. Fannin Ave., is open Saturdays 9am-5:30pm.

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

• SportsZone, located at 115 E. Erwin St., is open at 3pm-1am.

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

• Taqueria El Lugar, located at 111 W. Ferguson, is open 10am-8pm.

There are usually a few food trucks hanging around Downtown as well so there’s no excuse to leave hungry.

Hit the Bricks is held rain or shine, cold or hot- there is always something to do Downtown on the second Saturday of every month.

For more information go to visittyler.com/HitTheBricks, find the event on Facebook, or download the FREE app “EGuide Tyler TX.”

There’s a lot going on at the Brewery Downtown. ETX Brewing Co. is located at 221 S. Broadway, Downtown Tyler, etxbrew.com, facebook. com/ETXBrew, (903)630-7720. ETX Brewery offers onsite quality craft beers. Alongside it, The Porch at ETX offers wonderful food and a relaxed atmosphere. They are open Monday-Tuesday 11am-2pm, Wednesday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday 11am-11pm and Saturday 11am-12am. This month’s events are: Every Wednesday (7-8pm): Opinionation Trivia - If you guess all the top answers to Family Feud, then you’ll love playing Opinionation at ETX! This family-friendly trivia is always lively and super fun. It is free to play and all ages are welcome! Kid’s eat FREE this day, too.

July 11th, August 1st (6-9pm): Pints & Pups - Benefiting the SPCA of East Texas, on the 1st Thursday of each month, bring your dog for this fun party on the patio. They are requesting a donation of a supply item needed for the care of the cats and dogs at the SPCA. The Porch will offer free chips and salsa to those who bring a supply to donate.

July 11th, August 8th (7-10pm): Jazz Jam - Come enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz with members from The University of Texas at Tyler Jazz. This free event is great for the whole family.

July 11th, August 8th, September 12th (6:30pm): Swing Dancing & Jazz Night - Let’s Swing! Swing Dancing with Tyler Swing Thing will be held the 2nd Thursday each month along with the Jazz Jam at ETX. There are free Swing Dancing lessons at 6:30pm, then dance to the jazz until 10pm. Everyone is welcome.

July 13th, August 10th (9am): Saturday Morning Cars & Tacos - Come and see some really cool classic cars and delicious breakfast tacos one Saturday each month.

July 13th (2-6pm): “Cats on Broadway” - A Real Cat Show! This event will feature adoptable cats from O’Malleys Alley Cat Rescue.

Everyone does events for dogs…it is time we help the many abandoned cats here in Tyler.

Dustin Becker will be performing.

July 18th, August 15th, September 19th (7-9pm): Painting with Pinot’s Palette - Pinot’s Palette comes to ETX Brewing Co. so that you can discover the artist in you. The third Thursday of each month, come out and have fun painting while you enjoy ETX Brew’s amazing beer and wine. Register at pinotspalette.com/tyler.

July 25th, August 22nd (7-9pm): Brews & Boards - Come out and play some board games and have a brew at ETX Brewing Co. There will be lots of games on hand to play and explore, and even someone who can teach you how to play. Brews & Boards is a program provided by the Tyler Public Library. It is free to come out and play.

August 10th (9am-12 noon): ETX Brewing Co. Cart Derby - This cart derby is an adult race for 15 years old and up; plus there will be a Kids’ race for ages 7-14 years old. The first race starts at 9am and Broadway Ave. will be shut down until 12 noon. Rules are at facebook. com/events/610031046075790/ concerning billy cart requirements, required equipment, and more but of note, created carts must be human- and gravity-powered. No engines, stored power, or external energy sources (e.g., engines, gas, batteries, electrical cords, catapults, afterburners) can be used and crafts must be built from environmentally-friendly, non-toxic materials. Carts will be accepted at ETX Brewing Co.’s sole discretion. Get there early for practice runs and inspections. There is a $25 fee to enter.

At Liberty Hall This Month:

The Bellamy Brothers Return

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

July 17th (7pm): The Bellamy Brothers Best known for the easy rolling, ‘70s Southern soft rock classic “Let Your Love Flow,” the Bellamy Brothers are the most successful duo in country music history, consistently climbing into the upper reaches of the Billboard country charts during the ‘80s. More than most acts of the late ‘70s and ‘80s, the Bellamys pushed the borders of country music, adding strong elements of rock, reggae, and even rap, racking up a string of Top Ten singles that ran into the early ‘90s, after which they have remained a popular concert attraction. This is a public rental. Liberty Hall is not in charge of ticketing. For ticket assistance please call (866)710-8942.

July 18th (7-10pm): Reel Talk: “Rocky” - A smalltime boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight a heavyweight champion in a bout during which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. Be a part of Reel Talk, a program created by the Tyler Public Library and Liberty Hall, where attendees can watch timeless classics and discover new favorites, then stay afterward to connect with likeminded people by discussing the film. Bring your library card and get in free.

July 25th (7pm): Johnny Lee - Johnny Lee was born in Texas City, Texas, and is a member of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. In 1968, he began a 10-year working relationship with Mickey Gilley, at the world-famous nightclub Gilley’s, in Pasadena, Texas. He was asked to perform in the film “Urban Cowboy,” which starred John Travolta and Debra Winger. “Lookin’ For Love” came from that movie soundtrack and became Lee’s 1st “Gold Record.” The song spent 3 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Country Music Charts and #2 on the Pop Music Charts, later becoming one of the Top 100 best Country Songs of All Time. His string of Top 10 hits include: “One In A Million,” “Bet Your Heart On Me,” “Cherokee Fiddle,” “Sounds Like Love,” “Hey Bartender,” “You Could’ve Heard a Heart Break,” and many, many more. This is a public rental. Liberty Hall is not in charge of ticketing. For ticket assistance please call (866)710-8942.

July 27th (7-9pm): “The Princess Bride” - This classic movie is about a fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a long separation and save her. They must battle the evils of the mythical kingdom of Florin to be reunited with each other.

This movie is based on the William Goldman novel “The Princess Bride” which earned its own loyal audience. Tickets are $6.

At Goodman Museum:

Stories on The Lawn & Unspoken Masters

The Goodman-LeGrand Museum is located at 624 N. Broadway, Downtown Tyler. For more information contact gmuseum@tylertexas.com, call (903)531-1286, or go to parksandrec.cityoftyler. org. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. Admission is free; there is a $2 donation suggested. Goodman-LeGrand Museum will host these events this month: Novel Ideas Book Club Novel Ideas is a book club that meets at the Goodman-LeGrande House & Museum the first Thursday of every month at 7pm. The goal of Novel Ideas is to get a group of people interested in reading young adult fiction (no matter your age) to discuss the books in a safe and unique space. July meeing does not meet due to the holiday.

• August: “Children of Blood and Bone” by Tomi Adeyemi Stories on the Lawn Every Tuesday morning behind the museum

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The Bellamy Brothers in Concert JULY 18TH (7-10PM)

August 1st (7pm): Malpass Brothers - If you like cornbread and hush puppies, you’re gonna love the Malpass Brothers! If you like sweet tea, barbecue and collard greens, you’re gonna love the Malpass Brothers! If you like clean crisp air over a freshly-plowed field, if you like a great big ol’ corn puddin’ at a homecoming - you’re gonna love the Malpass Brothers! This is the real deal, folks! This is music steeped in the legacy of the Louvin Brothers, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Hank Williams, Sr. and others. Count on classic, real country, new Malpass tunes, and old-time gospels. This is authentic, down-home country in its most raw, unfiltered form! This is a public rental. Liberty Hall is not in charge of ticketing. For ticket assistance please call (866)710-8942.

August 6th (7pm): Dailey & Vincent - Grand Ole Opry Members, five-time Grammy® award winners individually, three-time Grammy® award nominees collectively, four-time Dove Award winners, and winners of 35 IBMA Awards altogether (including 3-time IBMA Entertainer of the Year Award winners and 3-Time Vocal Group of the Year Award winners), Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent, backed by one of the best bands on tour today, are some of the most reputable and elite entertainers in American music; bluegrass, traditional country and gospel music. Now on Season 3 of their nationally broadcast television series, “The Dailey & Vincent Show on RFD-TV,” Dailey & Vincent bring their music to a national audience on a weekly basis. After a decade spent performing together and with over 1,000 airings of their PBS special “Dailey & Vincent ALIVE – In Concert,” their concoction of fantastically instinctive vocal blends of Dailey’s tenor and Vincent’s reedy harmonies has gained them well-deserved praise for their own distinctive style and worldwide recognition as American Music gold. Their most recent live CD, “Dailey & Vincent ALIVE,” debuted at #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass charts and remained at the top position for over 15 weeks. This is a public rental.

Liberty Hall is not in charge of ticketing. For ticket assistance please call (866) 710-8942.

Upcoming shows: • August 10th (7pm): “Grease” Rockin’ Rydell Sing Along • August 15th (7pm): Reel Talk: “Fight Club” • September 27th (7pm): “The Greatest Showman” Sing Along • October 2nd (7pm): Jimmy Fortune starting at 10:30am, and running through August 13th, Stories on the Lawn will be held. This is for children 0-10 years. Admission is free.

July 20th: Murder Mystery Dinner “A Reason to Kill-1920s” will be held 6-8:30pm.

Come join the fun and solve the mystery! Tickets are available by email to gmuseum@tylertexas.com, call (903)531-1286.

Unspoken Masters Every Wednesday morning inside Goodman Museum starting at 10:30am, running through August 14th, join the lecture series “Unspoken Masters.” Cost is $5 per person. There are only 25 seats available.

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

In 1940, Sallie Goodman donated the home to the City of Tyler with instructions to maintain it as a museum. A Texas Historic Landmark since 1964, the well-manicured grounds cover almost an entire city block. It was the first property in Smith County listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In 2010, it was designated a Historic Site by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

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Card 53 Comedy JULY 25TH (7PM)

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Cowan Center announces 2019-2020 Season

Wondering what will be showing at the Cowan Center in the next year? The center unveiled their lineup for the upcoming season Thursday. Eighteen live events are planned for the 2019-2020 season for the University of Texas at Tyler Cowan Center.

The events range from Broadway musicals and acrobatics to concerts and guest speakers, and will take place between September 2019 and April 2020.

As part of the Broadway Series, “Jersey Boys” and “The Color Purple” as well as the national tours of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” and “Bandstand” will come to stage.

“We’re also ecstatic to welcome both Laura Ingraham and Carly Fiorina to our Distinguished Lecture Series, which are sure to both be incredible evenings,” Cowan Center Executive Director Susan Thomae-Morphew said in a news release.

The Braithwaite Intimate Gatherings Series will feature musical performances by The Pointer Sisters, Martina McBride, and the married team of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled about the diverse lineup we have planned for the upcoming season,” Thomae-Morphew said.

“Audiences will be dancing in the aisles at our splashy Broadway Series, with scores full of both chart-topping hits as well as some soonto-be favorites. Our Performing Arts Series really has something for everyone - with incredible offerings ranging from back-bending acrobats to Bollywood and everything in between. And that’s only half of the concert schedule!”

Season ticket orders for all series are on sale now. For the 2019-2020 season, the Cowan Center offers four subscription series with the Performing Arts Series (four events as low as $179), Broadway Series (three events as low as $110), Braithwaite Intimate Gatherings Series (three events as low as $177), and the Distinguished Lecture Series (two events as low as $40).

The Cowan Center also offers three Arts in Education for Schools events. This year’s Special Events include “Jersey Boys,” “Menopause: The Musical,” and Martina McBride.

All events are performed in the Cowan Center located on the campus of The University of Texas at Tyler, 3900 University Boulevard – FAC 1120, Tyler.

More information about the new season can be found at CowanCenter.org.

The upcoming season’s acts are:

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Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Tuesday, September 10th, 7:30pm Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo have been making music together for four decades. Benatar’s staggering vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude, along with Giraldo’s trailblazing artistry as a guitarist, producer, and songwriter forged a unique sound responsible for some of rock’s most memorable hits, including “We Belong,” “Invincible,” and “Love Is A Battlefield.”

The duo has created two multi-platinum, five platinum and three gold albums, as well as nineteen Top 40 hits. They have sold over thirty million records worldwide and have won an unprecedented four consecutive Grammy® awards. This summer, the duo will embark on a tour for their 40th anniversary.

The Pointer Sisters Thursday, February 20th, 7:30pm The Pointer Sisters rose from singing at their father’s church to achieving worldwide fame – securing a place in pop music history.

After their first performance in Los Angeles at the Troubadour, critics called The Pointer Sisters “the most exciting thing to hit show business in years.”

The group boasts countless U.S. top 20 hits including “Slow Hand,” “‘Jump (For My Love),” “I’m So Excited,” and “Fire.” The group has been showered with accolades and awards including three Grammys and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

An Evening with Rita Moreno, Legend of Stage & Screen Thursday, January 30th, 2020, 7:30pm For her break-out role as Anita in “West Side Story,” Moreno landed an Oscar. Decades later, as one of only three Americans to receive a Peabody®, Emmy®, Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony Award®, Rita Moreno remains one of the busiest stars in show business.

Most recently, she starred in the critically-acclaimed Latino remake of Norman Lear’s classic sitcom “One Day at a Time” on Netflix. Prior to that, Rita appeared in guest-starring roles in primetime TV series such as “Getting On,” “Jane The Virgin,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Grace and Frankie.”

Moreno received the Kennedy Center Honor for her lifetime

contributions to American Culture and was honored by her peers as the 50th recipient of the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.

Martina McBride Tuesday, December 3rd, 8pm With multiple Grammy® nominations, country icon Martina McBride’s incomparable vocals have garnered six No. 1 hits and twenty top ten singles (“Independence Day,” “This One’s For The Girls,” “A Broken Wing”).

With her more than 15 major music awards, including four wins from the Country Music Association and three Academy of Country Music Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year, McBride has sold more than 18 million albums to date and has earned multiple Gold, Platinum, Double Platinum and Triple Platinum certifications.

This winter, the celebrated singer takes to the stage with an unforgettable Martina McBride concert experience you’ll never forget.

Performing Arts Series

Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue Tuesday, October 22nd, 7:30pm Taj Express follows the journey of a young composer as he struggles with his music, and it’s only when he begins to follow in the footsteps of his idol, A.R. Rahman, that he discovers his path to success. This spectacular production reveals the secrets of the world’s most prolific film industry, and the people behind the screen who make the magic in India’s factory of dreams.

Rhythmically blending explosive dance with the hits of India’s most iconic composers and set to an unforgettable soundtrack by Oscar® winner A.R. Rahman, Taj Express is brought to life by the stars of Bollywood cinema and its greatest musicians performing live on stage!

Cirque Éloize Hotel Saturday, February 29th, 2020, 7:30pm Cirque Éloize Hotel is the story of a place and its transient travelers. A stopover where lives intersect briefly, just long enough for tales and memories to be forged! Let acrobatics, theatre, dance and live music guide you through this intimate refuge, styled with an avantgarde scenography inspired by the elegance of only the greatest hotels.

Cross the lobby doors and discover the grandiose and poetic universe of Hotel: Cirque Éloize’s new creation celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Menopause: The Musical Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, 7:30pm Menopause The Musical® - Come join the Sisterhood! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more!

This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for 18 years! It’s the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!® STOMP Thursday, February 6th, 2020, 7:30pm STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique, and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. The return of the percussive hit also brings

some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured; and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. As USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” STOMP - see what all the noise is about!

Arts In Education For Schools Series

The Little Mermaid Thursday, November 14th, 10am and 12:30pm Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale, “The Little Mermaid” swims to life in this new musical featuring puppetry, songs and an inventive set.

Deep in the ocean there once lived a mermaid with a voice of gold. She often dreamed of the world above the sea and when she is finally old enough to explore this world, she saves a young prince from a drowning ship. She falls in love and wants to become human as well. The mermaid desperately asks a mean sea witch for help.

Cuentos by David Gonzalez Thursday, February 27th, 10am & 12:30pm Cuentos paints a vivid picture of the people and the rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world with colorful tales from the Caribbean, South America, and the Bronx!

From the silly antics of the Puerto Rican anti-hero “Juan Bobo” to the mysterious dealings and powers of the Orishas in a suite of Afro-Cuban stories, these tales are filled with memorable characters, fantastic plots and positive messages for children. Spanish language words are sprinkled throughout the stories and songs in such a way that young audiences can repeat and retain their sound and meaning. This is solid entertainment and a great introduction to the marvelous world of Latino literature and culture.

Diavolo: Architecture in Motion Thursday, September 26th, 12:30pm For more than 25 years, Diavolo: Architecture in Motion® has been applauded for its ability to display surprising movement against a backdrop of elaborately designed space, all while entertaining audiences with what is, in fact, a new art form. The company has captivated audiences in 250 cities and 14 countries and has performed to sold out venues throughout the U.S and internationally. In 2017, Diavolo enjoyed an extraordinary season, highlighted by the group’s stint on season 12 of “America’s Got Talent.” One of the Top 10 contestants to reach the show’s finale, the company was seen by over 90 million television viewers!

Distinguished Lecture Series

Laura Ingraham Thursday, October 10th, 7pm Laura Ingraham is the most listened-to woman in political talk radio in the United States. The Laura Ingraham Show is heard on hundreds of stations nationwide and has been addicting legions of listeners since its launch in 2001. She is the editorin-chief and co-founder of the political news site LifeZette, which launched in 2015. Always smart and entertaining, she is the host of The Ingraham Angle on Fox News. She is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of five books. A former litigator, Ingraham clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Ingraham is an avid supporter of our troops and a variety of military organizations.

Carly Fiorina Tuesday, April 14th, 2020, 7:30pm A true leader, Carly Fiorina is a passionate advocate for problem-solving, innovation, and effective

leadership. Starting out as a secretary for a 9-person real-estate business, she eventually became the first woman to lead a Fortune 50 company. Recruited to lead HP in 1999, Carly’s leadership lifted HP to become the 11th largest company in the U.S. With Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Carly co-founded the One-Woman Initiative to engage and empower women in Pakistan, Egypt, India, and the Philippines. Carly was appointed by President Bush and CIA Director Michael Hayden to serve as the Chairman of the External Advisory Board of the CIA after 9/11. In 2015, Carly launched a campaign for President, focused on empowering and engaging citizens to take back government from a political ruling class that has failed to deliver results.

Broadway Series

BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical Thursday, March 26th, 2020, 7:30pm Beautiful: The Carole King Musical tells the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music: she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

Bandstand Thursday, November 7th, 7:30pm From threetime Tony Award® winner and Hamilton choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler comes an inspiring new American musical that explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing. It’s 1945, and six soldiers return from war to a changed nation. When NBC announces a national competition to find America’s next great musical superstars, they form a band unlike any the nation has ever seen. Along the way, they discover the power of music to face the impossible, find their voice, and finally feel like they have a place to call home. “The show defies you not to be moved” (Time Out New York).

The Color Purple Monday, November 18th, 7:30pm The Color Purple is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival! Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South has conquered Broadway in an all-new “ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times).

Jersey Boys Monday, October 28th, 7:30pm They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story. Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony® and Grammy Award®-winning true-life musical phenomenon, “Jersey Boys.” From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s just too good to be true.

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July 4th-7th (11am-5pm):

Tyler Warbird Expo Featuring Texas Raiders B-17, B-25 Devil Dog, A-26 Night Mission, and More

It’s been over 70 years since the US Army Air Force lifted into the air to create the largest air armada ever to fill the skies during World War II, but on Thursday-Sunday, July 4th-7th, seven rare WWII warbirds will be roaring over Tyler, Texas.

The flight into Tyler Regional Airport will be led by “Texas Raiders” – the famed B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber. Of the 12,731 B-17’s built across the US, only nine are currently flying - and Texas Raiders bristles with authentic machine guns and

period-specific equipment. Joining her will be the powerful B-25 Mitchell bomber Devil Dog, the famous T-6 Texan “Ace in the Hole,” and the ferocious A26 Invader attack aircraft “Night Mission.” Also on the tarmac will be the notorious SB2C Helldiver dive-bomber, the only one of its kind flying in the world today. Attendees will enjoy the bright yellow N3N bi-plane “Yellow Peril” that offers an open-cockpit experience, and the crisp Navy blue JRB “Little Raider” that can seat a family of five! All the aircraft are notable for their historic importance and level of restoration, and together offer a seldom-seen look into America’s aviation history.

Tours of the aircraft are available to the public, as is the opportunity to ride in all the aircraft.

Beginning at 11am on July 4th and at 10am July 5th, 6th and 7th, the public can visit the aircraft and take on-board tours that include commentary from crew members.

Admission to the event includes full access to the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum.

At True Vine Brewing This Month:

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Attendees who want the ultimate Living History Flight Experience can make a reservation for one of the limited numbers of 25-minute flights on the aircraft at tylerhamm.com. Prices range from $100 and up.

This will be held at Tyler Historic Aviation Memorial Museum at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, 700 Skyway Blvd., Tyler. For more info go to b17texasraiders.org.

True Vine Brewing is located at 2453 Earl Campbell Parkway, Tyler. True Vine is a local brewery built and inspired by: Integrity.

Community. Love. True Vine is all about putting their neighbors before themselves and crafting brews that reflect the same, bringing people together and building community. For more info go to truevinebrewing.com or facebook.com/ truevinebrewing. True Vine is open MondayWednesday 4-9pm, Thursday 4-11pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-11pm. Events this month are: Pay it Forward: Who Will You Cheers Too? Pay it forward...with beer! Introducing True Vine’s “Cheers To...” wall. If you know True Vine you know they love a good cheers, and they want you guys to be able to join in on those! So here’s how it works: you come in and buy a “Cheers To...” card for someone not currently with you. Maybe it’s a friend or family member, maybe it’s for a teacher or veteran. You then write that person’s name (or title) on the card, write them a note on the back, and stick it on the wall. The next time that person comes into the True Vine taproom, they can look for their name on the wall, pull the card down, and redeem it for a tasty brew!

July 3rd (8:30pm): Movie Night - Summer is here and what’s summer without some outdoor movie nights with friends and family? Join for a movie night as True Vine shows “Jurassic Park” under the pavilion.

July 4th (11am-11pm): 4th of July Backyard BBQ - Come celebrate Independence Day with the True Vine family with events and live music all day. They will open at 11am and have their friends from Nicholas Pet Haven out for a pet adoption event. True Vine will be giving one free drink to anyone who takes a pet home! Live music is being brought to you by Mercedes-Benz of Tyler and Classic Toyota starting at 4pm with Mother’s Only Children and continues at 7pm with Down Home. Thanks to Don’s TV & Appliance, they will have Big Green Egg grills out for you to grill up all your favorites. Sola Bread will be open at 4pm with their full menu and will be serving up their Brazilian style steaks starting at 6pm. No fireworks will be allowed. There is no cover charge to attend.

July 13th, August 8th (10-11am): Yoga and Beer at True Vine - Every second Saturday of the month, a beautiful yoga practice is held under the pavilion. Afterward, you can enjoy a beer. Class and one beer are included in the price of admission.

Tickets are available at the door for $10.

July 13th (7-11pm): Beer Girls Night Out - Join us as we celebrate ladies who love craft beer at this epic summer dance party under the True Vine pavilion. Swag, drink specials, and DJ Mr. G will be spinning all the best dance music!

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Every year the Master Gardeners lecture series is presented. A great lineup of topics is in store for this fall. These lectures will be held at the IDEA Garden in the Tyler Rose Garden, 420 Rose Park Dr., in Tyler. These are free and open to the public. Topics are: • September 3rd (12 noon-1pm): “Wildlife in the Fall and Winter” Garden • October 1st (12 noon1pm): “Summer Bulbs” • November 5th (12 noon-1pm): “Shade Gardening and a tour of the new Rose Center Shade Garden.” If inclement weather, program will be held in Tyler Rose Center.

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Family

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

Children

Story Times Come bring your children to one of the Library’s many story times!

Programs are available for families with children as old as 5 years old, and as young as infants. Events for toddlers are registration only; contact the library for more information. Other story times are walk-in programs, all in the Library’s auditorium: • Mondays at 10:30am: Léeme Un Cuento, our Spanish preschool story time • Tuesdays through August 13th at 10:30am: Summer Outreach Storytimes - Geared toward children ages 3 - 6, but all ages welcome. These are held at Panera Bread, 5755 S. Broadway Ave. and the Goodman Le-Grand Museum, 624 N. Broadway Ave. • Wednesdays at 9:30am: Lap & Play time for Babies • Thursdays at 10:30am: Read Aloud Crowd for Preschoolers • Toddlers Time - Registration required at TylerLibrary.com, this storytime is geared toward toddlers age 18-35 months. Register for 4-week sessions on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.

Kids Buzz These are appropriate for children entering 1st to 4th grades.

July 10th (2pm): Amazing Race: Raid the Pantry - Race around the food pantry to complete challenges, including grocery relay, in this amazing sprint to the finish.

July 17th (2pm): How Many Bears? with Ranger Boyd - Learn bear survival skills with Ranger Boyd.

July 24th (2pm): Shadow Puppet Theatre What’s black and white and made out of a cereal box? A shadow puppet theatre! Come make your own puppet theatre and shadow puppets.

Children & Teens

Fab Fridays July 12th (10:30am and 11:30am): Creature Teacher - The Creature Teacher is back for a hopping good time with Matilda the Kangaroo and other creatures.

July 19th (10:30am and 11:30am): Bats with Ranger Boyd - Learn about bats with Ranger Boyd from Tyler State Park.

July 26th (10:30am and 11:30am): DJ Dance Party - The Sound Doctor will be here with the latest beats and group dance moves. All songs are radio play appropriate.

Makerspace July 13th (2-4pm): Solar Printing - Learn how the sun can cause chemical reactions in this solar printing activity. This is for ages 11-17.

July 27th (2-4pm): Stop Motion Space Adventure with Kingsley - Learn how stop motion works and make a stop motion space story with the group. This is for ages 11-17.

Lego Block Party Every Thursday (2-4pm), come create and build with Lego and Duplo blocks. This is a come and go event.

Teen Summertime Fun These events are for youth entering 5th to 7th grades.

July 9th (2pm): Amazing Food Race: Extreme Pantry Edition - Race around the food pantry to complete challenges, including a grocery relay, in

this amazing sprint to the finish.

July 9th (4pm): Cupcake Wars - It’s the battle of the buttercream! Calling all teens – come and compete in the Library Cupcake Wars. Work to create two masterpieces: the best book inspired cupcake design and the wackiest cupcake design.

July 16th (2pm): Moon Phases with Ranger Boyd - You see the moon, but what do you see when you see the moon? Study the moon phases with Ranger Boyd.

July 23rd (2pm): Glow in the Dark Games - Play Glow in the Dark balloon volleyball, ring toss, bowling, and mini golf with the library and your friends.

August 2nd (6-8pm): Teen Dance Party will be held with a DJ, karaoke, food, and games. Registration is required. This is for ages 13-17 only.

Adults

Great Outdoors Series July 2nd (5:30pm): Fishing: Videos from Texas Parks and Wildlife - Get ready to reel in a big’un with these helpful videos produced by Texas Parks and Wildlife July 23rd (5:30pm): Wild Animals of East Texas - The City of Tyler Animal Control will be presenting on the wild animals of East Texas and what to do if you encounter one.

July 30th (5:30pm): Survival Skills - If you’re interested in learning how to survive in the wild with little materials, come listen to Ranger Boyd give some great survival tips.

Family Game Days July 20th (10:30am-4:30pm): Local Game Shop Geek World will be offering a Family Game Day for anyone interested in learning new board games, playing old ones, and having a great time. This is a come and go event and is free to attend.

Ongoing Classes • First Saturday of every month (10am): East Side Fiber Artists • Every Saturdays (11am-1pm): Crochet Classes • Second Saturday of every month (2-3pm): East Texas Genealogical Society Meetings • Mondays & Wednesdays (5:30pm): Yoga Class • Tuesdays (10am): Quilting Class • Tuesdays (5:30pm): Evening Meditation • Last Tuesday of the month (10am): Club Read • Wednesdays (12 noon-2pm): Writer’s Club • First Thursday of the month (7pm): Novel Ideas Book Club • Second Thursday of each month (5:30-6:30pm): Talking Tales • Third Thursday of every month (7pm): Reel Talk • Last Thursday of each month (7pm): Brews & Boards • First and Third Fridays and the Fourth Saturdays (9am): Computer Classes

August 1st, 4:30-7pm

#SchoolisCool Returns

The 6th annual #SchoolisCool back to school event is scheduled for Thursday, August 1st - held at Harvey Hall, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler and the Rose Garden Center, 420 Park Dr. - to help prepare children and their parents for the new school year.

Free backpacks filled with school supplies will be given away to the first 2,000 school-aged children in line. Vendors will be available for various services. Admission is free.

This event is sponsored by the City of Tyler, Tyler Area Business Education Council, and Tyler ISD. Visit SchoolisCoolTyler.com for more information. The deadline to submit vendor applications is July 12th.

Donations are needed. Please consider donating backpacks, school supplies, and/or a monetary contribution. $30 will purchase one backpack with supplies. SchoolisCool’s goal is to distribute 2,000 backpacks.

Supplies needed include red, blue, and black

Family Summer Movies Children’s Summer Abound Around Town Classics Movie Series At Studio Movie Grill This Month:

We’re heading into the hottest weather of the year, and AMC Theatres has a great deal to entertain your kids indoors and for a great price. AMC Movie Theater has a series of summer classic movies that are fun for the entire family. The Summer Movie Camp will be held through August. AMC in Tyler is located at 7415 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler.

On Wednesday mornings through the end of the summer, kids can get a combo ticket for only $4, excluding tax. “The Summer Movie Camp” special includes admission to a kid-friendly movie and a KidsPack containing popcorn, a fountain drink, and a pack of fruit snacks.

The offer is only valid for kid-friendly movies in their summer line-up, which includes films like the “Lego Movie” and the final installment of “How to Train Your Dragon.”

Tickets available at the box office at participating locations.

Movies scheduled are: • July 3rd: “Small Foot” • July 10th: “Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” • July 17th: “Teen Titans Go! To the Movies” • July 24th: “The House with Clocks in Its Walls” • July 31st: “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” Times Square offers a wide variety of Summer Classic Movies, all of which are rated G or PG. All movies are Monday-Friday at 9:30am. Tickets are $1 and there is a $3 Kid’s Combo special. Times Square Grand Slam is located at 5201 S. Broadway Suite 170, Tyler.

• July 1st-5th: “How to Train Your Dragon” • July 8th-12th: “Balto” • July 15th-19th: “Smurfs: The Lost Village” • July 22nd-26th: “Charlotte’s Web” • July 29th-August 2nd: “Despicable Me” • August 5th-9th: “Shrek” • August 12th-16th: “Land Before Time”

Free Classic Movies at the Tyler Public Library The Library, 201 S. College Ave., Downtown Tyler, provides Summer Movies to entertain all ages and provide a nice cool space to escape the summer heat. Come enjoy a movie in the auditorium (located past the bathrooms on the first floor). Feel free to bring pillows, blankets, and carpet friendly snacks! Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult (over 18) at all times. These movies are free to attend.

• July 1st (10:30am): “Wall-E,” G • July 1st (2pm): “Sherlock Gnomes,” PG • July 2nd (10:30am): “Treasure Planet,” PG • July 3rd (10:30am): “How to Train Your Dragon” • July 3rd (2pm): “Smallfoot,” PG • July 5th (10:30am): “Planes,” PG • July 5th (1:30pm): “Independence Day,” PG-13 • July 8th (2pm): “Spider-Man: Into the SpiderVerse,” PG • July 9th (10:30am): “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” PG • July 12th (1:30pm): “Star Trek,” PG-13 • July 15th (2pm): “LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part,” PG

pens, #2 pencils and sharpeners, erasers, dry erase markers, pocket folders with brads, glue sticks, bottles of glue, boxes of facial tissues, colored pencils (12 count), crayons (24 count), child’s scissors, ruled notebook paper, 3x5 index cards, spiral Forhighlighters, parents and notebooks, composition books, and students (PreK-12th Grades)! rulers.

Credit card donations may be made at Schoolis& schoolto supplies CoolTyler.com. ChecksFree canbackpacks be made payable the while they last!

Children must be present for backpack tickets. No exceptions.

Tyler Area Business Education Council and mailed to 315 N. Broadway, Tyler, TX 75702.

For more visit Drop off for backpack donations will information be accepted at these Tyler locations: 218 E. Elm St., SchoolisCoolTyler.com 344 Troup Hwy., 5505 Old Bullard Rd., 3131 Shiloh Rd., 309 W. ML King Jr. Blvd., 9111 Paluxy Dr., 1532 S. Bennett Ave., and 2502 Old Omen Rd.

Join the fun at Studio Movie Grill (SMG), located at 8954 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler. Tickets are available at the door and at studiomoviegrill.com. SMG offers box office hits as well as special screenings. These include: Special Needs Screening (11am) Family-friendly movies are free for children with special needs and their siblings, with adult tickets available for before-noon price. Special Needs Screenings are shown with the lights up and the volume lowered, and children are free to move around, talk, or even dance in the aisles during the movie. Scheduled movies are: • July 13th: “Spider-Man: Far From Home” Family Favorites • July 3rd: “The Iron Giant” • July 10th: “The Neverending Story” • July 17th: “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” • July 24th: “The Goonies” • July 31st: “The Wizard of Oz” Children’s Summer Classic Series SMG’s Children’s Summer Series, offers a budget friendly entertainment option for families, camps, and programs to escape the summer heat to watch $1 screenings of recent popular children films.

Movies are shown at 10am daily.

• July 1st-5th: “Despicable Me 2” • July 8th-12th: “Sing” • July 15th-19th: “Minions” • July 22nd-26th: “The Lorax” • July 29th-August 2nd: “How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World” • August 5th-9th: “Captain Underpants” • August 12th-16th: “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch”

Celebrate World Tiger Day at Tiger Creek

• July 16th (10:30am): “LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part,” PG • July 19th (1:30pm) “Solo,” PG-13 • July 22nd (2pm): “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” PG • July 23rd (10:30am): “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” PG • July 26th (1:30pm): “Spaceballs,” PG • July 29th (10:30am): “Paddington 2,” PG • July 29th (2pm): “Coco,” PG • July 30th (2pm): “Lilo and Stitch,” PG • July 31st (10:30am): “Despicable Me 3,” PG • July 31st (2pm): “Toy Story,” G • August 1st (10:30am): “Monsters Inc.,” G • August 1st (2pm): “The Spiderwick Chronicles” • August 2nd (10:30am): “Incredibles 2,” PG • August 2nd (1:30pm): “First Man,” PG-13

July 27th, come out and celebrate World Tiger Day at Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary, located at 17552 FM 14, Tyler. For more info on this event, go to tigercreek.org.

From 10am-3pm, enjoy food, games, a water slide, snow cones, a dunking booth and much more. Learn more about the big cats by attending informational sessions at either 10:30am or 2:30pm. The big cats love playing with watermelon, so everyone who brings a whole watermelon will receive $5 off admission (limit one per person).

The Dunking Booth will feature Tiger Creek’s staff, so pick your favorite staff member and purchase as many dunks as you want. It’s going to be a scorcher so we’re sure they won’t mind. All proceeds benefit Tiger Creek’s Big Cat Enrichment Program.

This day-long event celebration will feature a concept called “enrichment” which is meant to improve the cats’ environment and care based on their natural behaviors and instincts.

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Summer Space Camps at CESSE This Month

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With school out, why not spend more time at the Center for Earth & Space Science Education at Tyler Junior College?

Most shows offer tickets for $7, with students, children, and seniors admitted for $5. Tickets for All Day passes are $12 for adults and $9 for students, children, and senior citizens. Exhibit-only tickets are $3. Tickets can be purchased at sciencecenter.tjc.edu. CESSE is open Tuesday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm, and Saturday 10:30am-4:30pm.

CESSE is located on the Tyler Junior College campus at 1411 E. Lake St., Tyler. $1 Tuesdays Back by popular request, CESSE has started $1 Tuesdays again. For just $1 per person per show on Tuesdays, you can check out the new planetarium lineup and exhibit.

Moon Day, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing July 20th (11am-4pm), in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, CESSE will be hosting Moon Day at the Center for Earth & Space Science Education.

This family-friendly event is a collaboration with many STEM institutions in the East Texas Region, and will include exhibitors from Discovery Science Place, Mathnasium, Project Stratoclipse, Civil Air Patrol, Hobbytown, Girl Scouts of East Texas, and more. There will also be planetarium shows, a model rocket building class, children’s book reading with autographs from the author, space science & engineering lectures for adults, and so much more!

Tickets for access to all activities and events for the day are $5 for adults and $3 for children, students, and seniors. Be sure to arrive early as there will be free “Moon Day” Gift bags provided to the first 250 visitors.

As part of this celebration, on July 13th (3pm), come to a special presentation by TJC Alum and NASA Engineer, Charles R. Price. A member of the TJC Class of 1960 (awarded TJC Hudnall Scholarship), Price worked as an engineer for NASA from 1963-2015. During that time, he served as an Apollo Moon Mission orbital trajectories analyst.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing, Mr. Price will be giving a presentation about his work on the Apollo program and the importance of STEM today. The event is free and open to the public.

Last Summer Camps Looking for something fun and educational for your child over the summer? Elementary school and middle school students are invited to an out of this world, intense summer camp experience held at the state-of-the-art Center for Earth and Space Science Education. Participants will explore the many qualities and unique features of the Earth, the Moon, the Solar System, and our surrounding galaxy, the Milky Way. Each of the five half-day sessions will include a planetarium show, outdoor activities (weather permitting), and classroom instruction where students will be exposed to the many facets of Astronomy.

One camp remains that will be held August 12th-16th. This is for ages 8-12. Cost is $178 which includes t-shirt, camp photo, and all supplies.

Register at sciencecenter.tjc.edu/summer-camp.

Rock ‘n Roll Saturday July 20th and August 17th, Rock ‘n Roll Saturdays will be held featuring two productions: “SpacePark360” (7pm) and “Rock on Demand” (8pm) every month.

“SpacePark360” takes audiences on a wild, immersive ride through the solar system, recreating the experience of amusement park thrill rides - roller coasters, pendulums, inverters, and more.

Seen from the rider’s perspective, “SpacePark360” combines full dome technology with thrill rides to create a heart-pounding experience.

“Rock on Demand” fills the entire 40-foot domed theater with vibrant graphics, completely enveloping visitors in a 360-degree view while the 16,000-watt, digital surround sound system plays

rock hits ranging from the Beatles and Rolling Stones to The Doors and Aerosmith. This is a great experience for all ages. Tickets are $5 for each show.

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

CESSE will be having three live shows at 8pm, 8:30pm, and 9pm. Telescopes will be set up.

At the Discovery Science Place:

Summer Camps, Expedition Egypt Exhibit, & “Moon Day”

Discovery Science Place (DSP) is located at 308 N. Broadway Ave., Downtown Tyler. DSP is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm, and closed on Mondays. For more info go to discoveryscienceplace.org.

Summer camps at DSP run for 8 weeks, and are planned through August 9th. Each week has a different theme, and campers are divided into two age groups based on school grade: Entering 1st – 3rd grade, or for students entering 4th – 6th grades.

Camps are from 10am-4pm each day, and extended programming is available from 7:30am-5:30pm.

Cost is $175 per week per camper.

July 8th-12th & July 22nd-26th: 3D Modeling featuring Minecraft Everyone loves Minecraft, and DSP puts that knowledge to good use to show how campers can transform their Minecraft designs from the digital space to the real world using 3D printing technology.

July 15th-19th: Vex Robotics II The Discovery Science Place will fill with the sounds of whirling wheels and motors during this robotics camp. DSP has upgraded to Vex Robotics, which will let campers build claw bots and tackle new challenges!

July 29th-August 2nd: Make: Create Curious makers will want to sign up for this camp!

During the week you will learn about the design process, then apply those ideas to bridges, buildings, fog cannons, and more. You will be diving into the new makerspace curriculum that includes oodles of hands-on projects!

August 5th-9th: Kitchen Chemistry No Summer camp at the DSP would be complete without Kitchen Chemistry week. Nearly all the activities done during this week can be replicated at home with parental help. We’ll make slime, learn about cooking with solar power, and create paint using vegetables and spices.

Other Events:

July 20th (11am-4pm): Moon Day at the TJC Planetarium - Join the DSP and other NASA fans at the TJC science center and planetarium to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing! The DSP Mobile STEM Lab will be there from 11am-2pm building and shooting off paper rockets!

Through July 28th: “Expedition Egypt” Exhibit Continues - Come to DSP this summer to explore the great unknowns in the new exhibit “Expedition Egypt.” Explore the tomb of an unknown Pharaoh, learn how ancient Egyptians mummified their revered leaders, and even discover how ancient Egyptian society influences pop culture still today! This exhibit features a combination of set pieces and hands-on activities to engage visitors both young and old as they explore and learn in Expedition Egypt. This exhibit runs in the DSP annex through July 28th.

Admission is only $2 for non-members and FREE for DSP members and ASTC reciprocal pass holders.

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Not Slowing Down:

Jenn Ford & The Wide Eyed Devils

By Johnny Griffith If there was a trophy given out for “Most Irons in The Fire,” it would have Jenn Ford’s name all over it. The native East Texan wears many hats: mother, veteran, vocalist, guitarist, awards ceremony host, and now...front woman for Jenn Ford & The Wide Eyed Devils. The last time we talked with Jenn, she was focusing on songwriting, working on an album, and the possibility of a permanent backing band was on the horizon. Now, a year later, she’s got that band and is as busy as ever. Somehow we got her to stop long enough to see what’s going on: Johnny: I described you, in our last interview, as “one of the hardest working women in the East Texas music scene” simply based on the amount of projects you’d been involved with since moving back. Have you slowed down any?

Jenn: Nope. Lol! Not at all. I am busier than ever. I had 17 shows in December and I’m playing several festivals this season. I’m co-hosting the Texas Country Music Awards for the third time in a row, and this year it’s at Billy Bob’s in Ft. Worth. We played at Rustic Tap in Austin during SXSW, and I just got signed to a new label out of Nashville, B and G Records.

Johnny: In the time since our last interview, you’ve started a new music project, “Jenn Ford And The Wide Eyed Devils.” Obviously we know who Jenn Ford is but tell us, who are these “Wide Eyed Devils?”

Jenn: It’s basically all the best musicians I could ask for as a band. Chris Dean has been playing with me for a year, even before I gave the band a name. We got Warren Worsham on bass last July, and David Sweat on drums in November. We just

added Danny Davis on keys, and I am stoked. Chris laughs at me because I’ve been saying it for a year or more that I wanted someone to play the organ/ piano. Danny just hit me up on Facebook out of the blue, asking if I would be interested in adding a keys player, it was like winning the lottery. We rotate out rhythm guitar players for now, because a lot of them play in more than one band. Chris Rasco has played with us, Matt Jackson has played guitar and drums with us. Zach Terry played for almost a year, and Mark Shepherd Hill sits in whenever he wants.

I’m lucky to have a lot of friends who just happen to be musicians and dig what we are doing. Nick Brumley played at my wedding 2 years ago, and then he was on stage with us Memorial Day weekend for a festival.

Johnny: You’ve been involved in several different projects over the past few years, but had been focusing on your album and mostly acoustic shows. What convinced you the time had come for a full band?

Jenn: When the album was finished, I definitely needed a band. I had written the songs for a big sound. I just wasn’t sure how that would translate until Chad Mauldin pulled it all together last spring in his new studio. I made a conscious decision to make a country record, only because I was signed under Texas Country Records. Chad told me I still had a lot of rock ‘n roll in my sound, but if you listen to the radio, Texas music has evolved in recent years. Everything is influenced by everything these days. I’m country because I’m from the country. I live next to a pasture. I grew up in the woods. I drank out of the hose and played Dixie League Softball. I like fried chicken and back roads.

I have a thick East Texas accent when I’m not paying attention, and I scream louder at high school football games than any other mom.

Johnny: When and where was your first show with the new band?

Jenn: Probably at Clicks Live in Tyler last fall.

I named the band because I felt like I can’t have this sound without them. It feels like a club, like a family, and they are all very good at following each other. I’ve sung so many styles, with a lot of great musicians, but this recent sound had been kind of stirring in me for years, probably decades.

Every show I see us getting more and more in sync.

Sometimes I forget there’s even an audience because we are hitting it right on the money, and I just smile.

Johnny: What is your favorite memory so far with the Devils?

Jenn: I would say when we played in Austin at the Rustic Tap. We kind of lucked out with that show. No one knew who we were except my friends from TCMA and a few East Texas folks. We practiced hard on that set for 3 weeks and went down there and hit a home run. Lots of head nods.

Lots of handshakes from people way more famous than me.

Johnny: So you’ve been known to tackle just about any genre that comes your way. What style would you say Jenn Ford And The Wide Eyed Devils focuses on?

Jenn: I think we are focusing on Southern sounds, so that could mean a lot of things. We like to keep stirring the pot. We like Texas music. We like soulful, bluesy, moving riffs. So yeah, that’s what we are focusing on. Music that gets people moving.

Johnny: You were almost done with a full EP

the last time we sat down. What’s the latest on that?

Jenn: Well, like I said, new label, so it’s gonna be rereleased nationally, and very very soon...like this month.

Johnny: What is coming up the back half of 2019 that has you excited?

Jenn: Well my full band is playing at the Vette City Motorcycle Fest in Bowling Green, Kentucky in September, the same day as Colt Ford. That’s pretty exciting. Also there’s talk of some more music videos being filmed, and studio time. We’ve started writing more tunes.

Johnny: What can people expect at their first Jenn Ford And The Wide Eyed Devils show?

Jenn: Dynamic, high energy, moving music.

We want you to be entertained. We wanna surprise you. We want you to say, “Wow, they just pulled that off. And it was good.”

Johnny: I hear you’ve got a birthday coming up.

Any specific birthday wishes?

Jenn: I want women to feel empowered by the music we perform. I want little girls to look at me and see strength. I want people to feel like they can overcome anything. Music is my medicine. It most definitely helped me overcome some hard times, and gave me a way to express myself. I hope I can encourage others to do the same.

More about Jenn Ford is at facebook.com/Jennfordofficial/ and jennfordmusic.com/.

It’s Heating up the Big Stage with Big Concerts This Summer

“There’s nothing to do in East Texas!” We’ve all heard someone say this but we have to argue that this is totally not true. There are thousands of things to do, including watching some pretty big names in the music industry gracing our stages. Here are some upcoming concerts we think you need to know about. Be sure to get tickets soon before they sell out.

July 4th, 11am: Uncle Kracker Country rocker Uncle Kracker will headline this year’s July 4th Fireworks and Freedom Celebration in Longview. Local band Dagnabbit is also scheduled to perform the free concert, which will be held just before the biggest fireworks show in East Texas. The event will be July 4th at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex, 100 Grand Blvd. Other activities scheduled during the celebration include rides, bounce houses and other inflatables, a water foam spray area, weenie dog races, a motorcycle ride, a car show, Family Feud, two entertainment stages, food, beverages, and vendors. Admission to the festival, concert, and fireworks show is free. Prices vary for individual activities and rides. For vendor and sponsorship information, call (903)237-1230.

July 27th, 8pm: Ray Wylie Hubbard at Texas Music City Grill As a general rule, Ray Wylie Hubbard doesn’t really cater to nostalgia. Although he’s been credited (or blamed, as he’s prone to put it dryly) for penning

one of the defining anthems of the entire 1970s progressive country movement, the Oklahomaborn, Texas-reared living legend has spent the last quarter century in constant pursuit of new artistic vistas and challenges, reinventing and redefining his musical identity every step of the way. Always a generous performer, he’ll still serve up that “obligatory encore” (all together now: “And it’s up against the wall, REDNECK MOTHER!”) with characteristic good humor, but he certainly hasn’t rested on his laurels as one of the most respected artists in modern Americana - not to mention in the storied pantheon of Texas poet troubadours. This concert will be at Texas Music City Grill, located at 55 Miranda Lambert Way in Lindale. Tickets are available at texasmusiccity.net.

July 27th, 8pm: The Marshall Tucker Band & The Band of Heathens at The Oil Palace For one night only, come and enjoy a night indoors and out of the heat and humidity.

The Marshall Tucker Band will be joined by The Band of Heathens and also Steppenwolf Revisited featuring two former members of the band. Tickets start at only $25. The Oil Palace is located at 10408 Hwy. 64, Tyler. Tickets are available at oilpalace.com or call (903)566-2122.

July 27th 5pm: Koe Wetzel at Texas Balloon Race, Longview Koe Wetzel and Cody Wayne will headline The Great Texas Balloon Race of East Texas in Longview.

The concert will be at 200 Airpark Drive, Longview.

Tickets are available at outhousetickets.com/ Event/11853-Great_Texas_Balloon_Race.

August 30th, 7pm: The Isaacs at Bergfeld Park, Tyler The Isaacs, a multi-award winning family group who began singing 30 years ago, are based out of Nashville, TN. The vocalists are Lily Isaacs, Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs Yeary and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman. This will be an outside concert, held at Bergfeld Park, located at 1510 S. College Ave. in Tyler. This is a free concert.

September 1st, 7:30: Kansas at Belcher Center, Longview Throughout the summer of 2019, KANSAS will be performing a set of KANSAS Radio Classics.

Fans will hear songs they have heard on the radio, Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, and Classic MTV since 1974. With more Top 100 hits in the set than ever before, KANSAS Fans will also hear some classic B-Sides, fan favorites, and material off the band’s latest studio album, “The Prelude Implicit.”

Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info and tickets, call (903)233-3080 or go to belchercenter.com.

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Good Times Just Ahead:

6 Miles to Mixon

By Johnny Griffith There’s a new band in town. Okay, perhaps it’s more accurate to say there is a bunch of seasoned musicians who decided to get together, start something new, and now they’re making waves on stages all over the area. 6 Miles to Mixon is a collaboration of Matt and Rick Kindle, Gary Henson, Eric Dobbins, and Roy Hufstetler that has decades of experience in various other projects from all over this hemisphere. We caught up to the band this month to find out more about them.

Johnny: How did you all individually get started in music?

Gary: My Dad is a musician and I started going to his band’s rehearsals at around age 5 or 6. I started playing drums around age 8 or 9 and was playing gigs with my Dad by age 12.

Rick: I’ve been singing my whole life since starting in church but my first group was a doo wop quartet! It was a blast.. that’s where I fell in love with harmonies.

Matt: I got my singing from my dad, Rick. I have been singing all my life. Got my first guitar when I was 12 and I taught myself by watching the guys in my dad’s band. I joined his band when I was 17.

Also, during my junior high and high school years, I played the trumpet which helped teach me a lot about reading music and music theory. I played in various country or rock bands during my years of education. I came back to Tyler in 2012 and my dad and I joined with a few guys to form what was called Texas Rebellion. We formed 6 Miles to Mixon at the end of 2017.

Roy: 6th grade band. I played drums/percussion all the way through high school. In 9th grade, I started playing bass in orchestra and electric bass in the high school jazz band. I actually lettered in Bass for Orchestra.

Eric: My love for music started when I was nine years old and took lessons from famed guitarist Larry Stanley in Tyler. I have played professionally since age 13, with my mom as my biggest fan. She was a music major in college and supported me all the way, even driving me back and forth to gigs. Since then

I’ve had the privilege to work with some amazing acts along the way on stages like Billy Bob’s Texas, Stage Door, and The Opryland Hotel in Nashville.

I even did a tour of South America for American Airlines promoting a non-stop flight from DFW to Lima, Peru.

Johnny: How did you guys meet?

6MtM: Gary was the common ground we all shared. He played in a band with Matt and Rick, and he had also played with Eric and Roy. Gary saw some potential with this lineup so we decided to go for it.

The stars aligned and 6 Miles to Mixon was born.

Johnny: What about the name? What’s the story behind 6 Miles To Mixon?

6MtM: We had been toying around with different local town names and landmarks to describe who we are and where we are from. Mixon was a town name that kept popping up. Rick was driving down the road one day and saw a sign that said “Mixon 7 (miles)” but he thought “6” was catchier. He called Matt, who liked it, so it stuck.

Johnny: So would your style be described as primarily country or do you have a more accurate description?

6MtM: We would say Country with a Rock kick, and Rock with a splash of country. We ease people in with some Country and it’s what our fans like to dance to. We really like to kick it up with some Rock after things get pumping. It just feels natural.

Johnny: How would you describe a typical 6 Miles show?

6MtM: Pretty high energy! We’d rather people get up and dance. Don’t sit...get up and move. We are professional musicians and singers, but it really boils down to that we are just a group of guys wanting to have a good time, and we want the crowd to have a good time with us.

We play George Strait, Keith Urban, Merle Haggard, Jason Aldean, Jon Pardi, Chris Stapleton, Garth Brooks, and many more, but we will also throw in some Tom Petty, The Eagles, Bad Company, Journey, Ed Sheeran, Prince, and some funk tunes.

We play fun songs. We honor requests when possible because between all the experience in the band we have played just about everything at least once.

Johnny: Is a normal set primarily covers or do you have some originals you are working in as well?

6MtM: We primarily play covers, but we will throw in a few songs that Matt has written. We are

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currently playing five originals per night. We don’t wanna overwhelm people with stuff they don’t know.

But it’s funny, after people have seen us a time or two, we’ll see people singing along with the originals. The self titled EP, “6 Miles to Mixon,” hit digital stores on June 19, 2019. Stream or download the songs before you come to our show for the first time or even if you have seen our show several times. We think you’re gonna like what you hear! And, when you do, it won’t be “stuff you don’t know” anymore.

Johnny: About how many shows a month are you booking?

6MtM: We play anywhere from two to six shows per month. We want to do more, and we’d like to spread to other areas. We’ve been together for only a year and a half so we hope word will get out about us and we can get into some of these venues where people are saying we need to play.

Johnny: Are you staying pretty local to East Texas or are you branching out of the area?

6MtM: Local right now, but we hope to spread further out. In past bands, we have individually played all over Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.

Johnny: What are some “must see” shows coming up for the band the rest of the year?

6MtM: We like to think all of them are “must see,” but the Fireworks show at Pleasant Hill

Baptist Church in Tyler on July 3rd is going to be amazing. It will be very high energy and a good all around time. If you can’t make that event, catch us whenever you can. We’d love to see you have a dancing good time out there.

Check out 6 Miles to Mixon at facebook. com/6milestomixon/ and 6milestomixon.com/.

July 4th: Freedom Fighter 5K Back at Bergfeld Park, come and celebrate the 4th of July holiday with a 5K benefiting Boot Campaign.

This year, you are given an opportunity to either give an additional monetary donation, or purchase one of the patriotic, awesome shirts Boot Campaign offers at the event or in their online store. Finisher medals and a free kids dash are also part of the day. Visit Boot Campaign’s online store at shop.bootcampaign. org. Registration is currently still active at itri365. com/whats-happening/2019/7/4/freedom-fighter-5k or by emailing itri365meredith@gmail.com.

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All Aboard The Psychobilly Death Train:

Michael Morse

By Johnny Griffith

The East Texas music scene is surprisingly diverse once you look past the incorrect assumption that the only two types of bands in the area are country or metal. With the plethora of musicians this area produces, though, it is sometimes hard to stand out in the crowded field of performers.

This isn’t a problem Michael Morse has. Born in Tyler, raised primarily in NYC, and now living back in Tyler, Morse is a multiinstrumentalist who embraces the ART side of artist and takes you on a musical adventure of his own making every show. We recently caught up to Michael to get to know him better: Johnny: So what is your earliest memory of music in your life?

Michael: Music has always been there. I don’t know about the “earliest,� but I have a vivid memory of my mother putting on a record, either a Beatles or Paul McCartney solo album, and watching it spin. That was pretty magical. I was taken to the Oil Palace several times as a small child to see various country singers. Though that music didn’t stick with me, it was my first exposure to live music in general, which became very important to my life in multiple ways.

Johnny: When did you start taking an interest in music as a hobby?

Michael: Music isn’t a hobby, it’s an essential part of life. To me, learning to play an instrument is a natural extension of enjoying music. I think, subconsciously, I always wanted to play the guitar, guitars are just flipping cool. I was too shy to express that though. At age 13, my mother told me I had to learn an instrument, any instrument. There was never any question for me about which instrument, it was always going to be the guitar. Luckily my mother had a nylon-string classical which became mine. I’m very grateful for that push. The obsession snowballed from there.

Johnny: Who were some of your early influences musically and who was an early mentor?

Michael: I have a lot of influences. A lot of typical ones like The Beatles and Bob Dylan, but also some others that may not be so typical. I feel like I have eclectic tastes, and influences can manifest in different ways. Every influence doesn’t come out in every performance. Some of my all time favorites include (but are not limited to) The Velvet Underground, Robert Johnson, Woody Guthrie, Violent Femmes, Chuck Berry, Devo, Hank Williams, The Stooges, Buddy Holly, Mississippi John Hurt, Ramones, Richard Hell & The Voidoids, T. Rex, Howlin’ Wolf, The Clash, The White Stripes, The Sonics, Cream, Cab Calloway, David Bowie, Leadbelly, Earl Scruggs, Johnny Burnette, Ukulele Ike, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Pixies, Little Walter, The Band, solo Beatles, The Beach Boys...I could go on and on and on. I love music so much. I don’t know that I’ve ever had a real musical mentor, at least not someone I knew personally. Bob Dylan has probably provided the most inspiration and guidance in a way. He was never content to stay the same for too long. He was able to change and let his songs change with him.

Johnny: Do you have a “style� you feel you fit into?

Michael: I hope not. I’m sure people who have seen me might associate me with a specific genre or two but I try to always include variety. People tend to like to attach labels and group things together that aren’t really the same thing. I play a broad spectrum of American folk. That includes blues, old

time, rock, punk, etc.

Johnny: Are you primarily a solo act or do you collaborate with other artists frequently?

Michael: I’m primarily solo, though not necessarily by choice. I love to play with other people though I find meeting musicians who share similar views about life/music and how to approach making it can be difficult. An unfortunate fact about musicians is that if you want to keep a band together, you need to be able to pay a band to stay.

There’s not enough opportunity to make enough money for me to do that. Drummers are especially fickle. The stool that a drummer sits on is literally called a “throne.� That should tell you everything you need to know about drummers. There is a lovely freedom in playing alone though. I’m free to experiment with tempo and transitions at a whim, which you can’t do with most bands.

It’s hard to find other musicians who can click with you in that way.

Johnny: How much of a typical set is originals versus covers?

Michael: That really depends on where I’m playing and for how long.

It also depends on whether or not there’s an audience, because unfortunately sometimes there isn’t one, and how they’re responding. If a crowd is not engaging, I’ll start to experiment a little more. I’ll improvise and try out new songs. It’s difficult to get people to listen to a song they don’t know but I feel it’s important for me as an artist, if that’s what I’m supposed to be, to make sure my original work at least gets a chance to be heard.

Johnny: What is your favorite cover tune to do?

What is your favorite original?

Michael: I really enjoy playing early rock ’n roll/rockabilly songs. Lately I’ve been stringing a bunch together in a long, fast medley I’m calling “Rockabilly Medley in E,� which features songs by Carl Perkins, Johnny Burnette, Elvis, Bo Diddley, and Buddy Holly. I may keep adding to it, till it gets to the point that I collapse at the end. My favorite original is probably a song called “Hopeless Case.�

It’s a pretty simple song about realizing love is inconvenient and resisting the urge to fall into it.

It builds to a Bo Diddley beat and ends somewhat abruptly, which always confuses the audience. That amuses me.

Johnny: So speaking of originals, I have to ask what was the inspiration behind “Psychobilly Death Train Blues (in A)?�

Michael: That song is really just an exercise in rockabilly tropes. Something fun and fast.

Johnny: How was the process of making that album and what did you take from that experience moving forward?

Michael: “A Strange Thing� is more a compilation than a proper album. I was frequently asked if I had CD’s for sale at gigs, so I finally put one together. It’s a collection of some of my folkier songs recorded over a few years, that I thought might be pleasing for people seeing me in my usual acoustic setting. There’s touches of rockabilly, blues, even a little classic country.

Johnny: What can first time listeners expect from a Michael Morse show?

Michael: Energy, speed, dry humor. That stuff is always there, but on occasion I’ll add something different. I play a little banjo sometimes. I recently played a local Jazz Festival where I included a mini set of original ukulele-based jazz songs. For that part of the show I performed as a character, a leftover golden age jazz crooner who somehow found himself in the 21st century. I don’t do that often.

Johnny: What was the last song you dialed up to listen to?

Michael: Probably “Hang On To Me� as performed by Cliff “Ukulele Ike� Edwards. He’s most remembered as the voice of Jiminy Cricket, but was a big star in the 20’s/30’s. He was a fireball of a performer and the best scat singer put to record.

There’ a great clip of him performing the song in a color short from the 30’s in circulation. It’s sweet and silly.

Catch what Michael is up to at facebook.com/ MichaelMorseMakesMusic/.

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Road Warrior:

Cody Wayne

By Johnny Griffith Cody Wayne just doesn’t know how to stop. Since we last spoke to him, almost two years ago, Cody has been on a mission to bring seriously good music to anyone who will put him on a stage. With a high energy show, one of the best bands around, and a growing list of superb originals, Wayne feels like his best days are in front of him. We sat back down with Cody this month to get an update on what’s new in his world.

Johnny: It’s been a couple of years since we last talked and it’s been a busy couple of years we’ve got to catch up on so let’s start with the band. What is the current lineup?

Cody: I am very lucky with the group of musicians that are in our current lineup. Trent Procell plays bass and is the guy who really put everything together. I’ve known him for about 10 years, and I started trying to get him to play bass for me since 2011. I finally convinced him to join me, and he brought in Zach Early on guitar and Tyler Williamson on drums. Vic Andrews is our fiddle, harmonica, dobro, shoestring, spoons, and pretty much he can get his hands on. Trent, Zach, and Tyler have been playing together for their entire lives, and it’s amazing to watch what they can do on stage. Music has been a huge part of these guys’ lives since birth, and it shows when they play.

I’m very lucky and thankful to have them.

Johnny: About how many shows a month are you guys averaging these days?

Cody: Usually, we average anywhere from 10 to 15 shows a month.

Like any business, having a band is up and down. We’ve had times where we’ve played 20 shows in 7 days all the way from Texas to Minnesota. We’ve been very lucky for that demand for our music, and we are very thankful for that.

Johnny: What has been the most memorable gig the last couple of years?

Cody: Honestly, there have been so many amazing, landmark, and bucket list shows it’s hard to pinpoint one. One that really made me sit back and say, “Man! Did we really just do that?” Was getting to open for Alan Jackson at the San Antonio Rodeo. I never sat down and thought about what we were actually doing until he got on stage and sang every song that I grew up on. I still get goosebumps thinking about it.

Johnny: What have been the biggest challenges you and the band have dealt with since we last talked?

Cody: Being away from my/our families. The band is great and everyone gets along so well that it makes the road life a lot easier.

We are all also very family-oriented, and being away is hard. Family comes first, and the band comes second.

Johnny: What is the biggest thing that helps you push through the grind and sacrifice being a professional musician extracts?

Cody: Family! My beautiful wife Tamra is really the method behind the madness. She knew how to turn a hobby into a career. She also keeps the schedule full, merch stocked, social media up to date, and keeps the house running while I am gone. And that goes for all of our member’s families. It takes a lot of hard work, sacrifice, and love to keep the band moving.

Johnny: So you’ve recently enjoyed a pretty good run on the Texas Regional Radio Report Top 100 Chart with your single “Small Town.”

Tell us a little about that experience, how it feels to be a top 20 artist in Texas, sitting above some rather legendary names by the way.

Cody: I still can’t believe it honestly. Tamra and I do all of our radio promotions as well. To have our name next to the likes of Randy Rogers Band, Aaron Watson, Kevin Fowler, and all the greats is mindblowing. I honestly could never imagine that a song I wrote sitting at

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Johnny: Your next single set to release is “Remember The Lost Ones.” What inspired the song, and how do you feel you being a Marine gave you a unique perspective in the writing process?

Cody: I started writing this song when I got back from Iraq. I wanted to tell a firstperson point of view story about the war that up until that point hadn’t been done that I knew of. It had always been from the 3rd person perspective. However, once I started writing, I had an overwhelming sense of grief and selfishness. It was almost like shame because I made it back. I could tell my story. There are so many service members that don’t have a voice anymore because they gave their lives for me/us to be here and be able to write songs. So I let the song say what it felt like it wanted to say. Literally up to when I was driving to the studio, the words were still changing and becoming something those who are no longer with us would be proud of. Also, I wanted the listener to see and feel this song before they heard it. From the first note of the lone dobro, to the kick drum that sounds like a distant mortar shell exploding, to the snare drum that sounds like a 5 round burst from a machine gun, I wanted the listeners to be able to close their eyes and see the dirt, smell the sweat, and hear the sounds of war and get the first person perspective that way. It’s still hard for me to sing this song, but I hope it gives a voice to the ones who gave it all up.

Johnny: You’ve got some fun shows coming up the back half of the year. Anything you’re really excited about?

Cody: Absolutely! On July 27th, we get to open for Koe Wetzel at the Great East Texas Balloon Race. He is a fellow East Texan and one of the hottest acts in Texas currently. This is a huge and professionally run event every year that does great things for our area. To have two East Texas boys playing this year is something I think we can all be proud of. Plus, we have a lot of energy that we bring, and they have a lot of energy that they bring so it’s gonna be one of the biggest events of the year.

Johnny: What’s the next big move for you and the band? New album?

Tour more outside of Texas?

Cody: We are always writing and integrating new songs into the set so we can get an idea if the people like them. My song “Fly High” is going to be in a bull riding documentary coming soon. I am always working with the USO, Boots for Troops, and The Boot Campaign, local VFWs, and other veterans organizations to help bring awareness and help for fellow service members.

Johnny: Okay, last question: Who do you listen to when you need a break from writing or performing and just want to get lost in some music?

Cody: My playlist usually consists of Jason Boland, The Cadillac Three, The Black Crowes, Chris LeDoux, and Trent Willmon. One day I am going to write a song with Trent Willmon - he just doesn’t know it yet. So Trent, if you happen to read this, let’s make it happen.

Johnny: Anything else on your mind before we wrap it up?

Cody: I want to give credit where credit is due. None of this would be possible if it weren’t for my family. We literally do everything ourselves, and I want to give them the “thank you” they deserve. They inspire the songs I write, and they are the ones that help them come to life.

To everyone who has ever come to a show, listened to a song, bought merch, or told someone about a song of ours, I want to give a huge “thank you” as well. Every tomorrow is because of the people who help today.

Thank you for the love and support, and we’ll see you down the road.

More Concerts

September 1st (7:30pm): “Kansas” will be on the stage at the Belcher Performance Center. Throughout the summer of 2019, Kansas will be performing a set of Kansas Radio Classics.

Fans will hear songs they have heard on the radio, Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, and Classic MTV since 1974. With more Top 100 hits in the set than ever before, Kansas fans will also hear some classic B-Sides, fan favorites, and material off the band’s latest studio album, The Prelude Implicit. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info or tickets call (903)233-3080 or go to belchercenter.com.

September 10th (7:30pm): “Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo” will be on the stage at the Cowan Center. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo have been making music together for four decades.

Benatar’s staggering vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude, along with Giraldo’s trailblazing artistry as a guitarist, producer, and songwriter forged a unique sound responsible for some of rock’s most memorable hits including “We Belong,” “Invincible,” and “Love Is A Battlefield.”

The duo has created two multi-platinum, five platinum and three gold albums, as well as nineteen Top 40 hits. They have sold over thirty million records worldwide and have won an unprecedented four consecutive Grammy® awards. The Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the University of Texas at Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the box office, by calling (903)566-7424, or go to cowancenter.org.

September 26th (7pm): “Hillsong Young & Free III Tour” will be at the Belcher Performance Center. III is the third album from GRAMMY® nominated worship collective Hillsong Young & Free, the youth worship team at Hillsong Church. The release is the first studio album from the band and features 17 tracks brimming with Y&F’s signature blend of pop and EDM influences with powerful worship anthems. Vocalist Laura Toggs describes the collection as “personal... written and expressed out of profound devotion and the experience of genuine challenge.” III reflects the maturing and deepening that the Y&F team has experienced in the three years since their last release, “Youth Revival” (2016). Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info and tickets call (903)233-3080 or go to belchercenter.com.

December 3rd (8pm): “Martina McBride” will be on the stage at the Cowan Center. With multiple Grammy® nominations, country icon Martina McBride’s incomparable vocals have garnered six No. 1 hits and twenty top ten singles (“Independence Day,” “This One’s For The Girls,” “A Broken Wing”). With her more than 15 major music awards, including four wins from the Country Music Association and three Academy of Country Music Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year, McBride has sold more than 18 million albums to date and has earned multiple Gold, Platinum, Double Platinum and Triple Platinum certifications. This winter, the celebrated singer takes to the stage with an unforgettable Martina McBride concert experience you’ll never forget. The Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the University of Texas at Tyler campus.

Tickets are available at the box office, by calling (903)566-7424, or go to cowancenter.org.

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11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Brisket Love BBQ, Lindale Karaoke, 6-9 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Open Mic, 8-12 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Wednesday, July 3rd

The Back Porch, Kilgore – Michael Langran, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Dakota’s Chophouse - Paul Shafer, 7-10 Garage Bar - Open Mic, 8-11 Stanley’s Famous BBQ - Big Funky Cloud, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, 7-10 Yamato – Open Mic, 7-10 Thursday, July 4th

11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Central Station, Gladewater – Karaoke, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish - Open Mic, 7-10 Click’s - DJ, 8-12 Dakota’s Chophouse - , 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Live Music, 7-10 FRESH - Big Hotel, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill - The Piano Guys, 7-10 Friday, July 5th

11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Last Call Outlaws, 8-12 Dakota’s Chophouse - Slickrock Hoodoo, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Riley Redding, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Live Music, 7-10 FRESH - Coldfire, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 The Grove - Live Music, 9-12 Kawas - Live Music, 7-10 Lago Del Pino - DJ, 8-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Naron, 6-8 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store - Lee Mathis, 8-12 Rick’s – Live 5, 9-1 Stanley’s BBQ - Polydogs, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill, Lindale Gary Patrick, 8-12 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler - Stefan Prigmore, 7-10 True Vine Brewing - Elfin Paige, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Saturday, July 6th

The Back Porch, Kilgore – Anthony Riley, 9-1 The Central Station, Gladewater – Sean Christopher, 7-10 Club 155 - Black Ice, 9-1 Dakota’s - Jonathan Webster, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Live Music, 7-10 FRESH - Kid Icarus, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 9-1

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Lago Del Pino - Elfin Paige, 8-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm M6 Winery - Michael Jesch, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store - ET Jazz Orchestra, 7-10 Rick’s – Electric Circus, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill, Lindale - Shea Abshier & The Nighthowlers, 8-12 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler - Bluez Boyz, 8-12 True Vine Brewing - DJ Mr. Big, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12 Sunday, July 7th

Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Poke In The Eye BBQ - Open Jam, 3-6 Tuesday, July 9th

11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Brisket Love BBQ, Lindale Karaoke, 6-9 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Open Mic, 8-12 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Wednesday, July 10th

The Back Porch, Kilgore – Gary Patrick, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Dakota’s Chophouse - Dustin Becker, 7-10 Garage Bar - Open Mic, 8-11 Stanley’s Famous BBQ - Big Funky Cloud, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Thursday, July 11th

11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Sabrina Nicole, 7-10 The Central Station, Gladewater – Karaoke, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish - Open Mic, 7-10 Click’s - DJ, 8-12 Dakota’s Chophouse - Clint Alford , 7-10 ETX Brewing - Jazz Jam, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Van Darien, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Razzoo’s -Aaron Copland, 7-10 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 Rick’s – Tony Holiday, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill - The Piano Guys, 7-10 Friday, July 12th

11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – What The Funk, 9-1 Dakota’s Chophouse - Patrick James, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Michael Morse, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Live Music, 7-10 FRESH - Senor Gringo, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12

Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Naron, 6-8 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store - Drew Jones Project, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – The Blacksmiths, 8-12 Rick’s – Decades, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s Famous BBQ - Gorgeous Jetson, Street Waves, Matt Raker, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill Lindale Amanda Pruitt, 8-12 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler Michael Carubelli, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Saturday, July 13th

The Back Porch, Kilgore – Dagnabbit, 9-1 Brisket Love BBQ - Dirty River Boys, 7-10 Dakota’s Chophouse - Gary Patrick, 7-10 ETX Brewery - “Cats on Broadway” with Dustin Becker 2-6, Jake Odin and the Marching Band 8:30-10:30 FRESH - Tuxedo Cats, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 9-1 Lago Del Pino - Brian Chance, 8-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm M6 Winery - Ryan Dement, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store - Jenn Ford, 8-12 Rick’s – Dallas Dance Band, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler - Paul Shafer, 7-10 True Vine Brewing - Hotel Drifter, 7-10 XLN - Bluez Boyz, 9-1 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12 Sunday, July 14th

Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Poke In The Eye BBQ - Open Jam, 3-6 Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins Stoney Larue, 3-6 Tuesday, July 16th

11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Brisket Love BBQ, Lindale Karaoke, 6-9 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Wednesday, July 17th

The Back Porch, Kilgore – Jenn Ford, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Dakota’s - Darrin Morris, 7-10 Garage Bar - Open Mic, 8-11 Liberty Hall - Bellamy Brothers, 7-10 Stanley’s Famous BBQ - Big Funky Cloud, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – Open Mic, 7-10

Thursday, July 18th

11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Riley Redding, 7-10 Cantina Laredo - Patrick James, 7-10 The Central Station, Gladewater – Karaoke, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish - Open Mic, 7-10 Click’s - DJ, 8-12 Dakota’s Chophouse - Lee Mathis, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Live Music, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Moore’s Store - Wesley Pruitt, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 Rick’s – Gary Patrick, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill - The Piano Guys, 7-10 Friday, July 19th

11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Blaine Hart, 9-1 Brisket Love, Lindale - Luke LaPrade, 8-12 Dakota’s Chophouse - Paul Shafer, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Kristy Kruger, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Live Music, 7-10 FRESH - Casey Martin Band, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Naron, 6-8 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Rick’s – Gary Patrick, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Darrin Morris, 7-10 True Vine Brewing - Clint Alford, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill, Lindale Darrin Morris, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler - Matt Hillyer, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Saturday, July 20th

The Back Porch, Kilgore – Twisted Whiskey, 9-1 Click’s Live – Mean Dean & The Pink Floyd Machine, 8-12 Dakota’s Chophouse - Matt Raker, 7-10 ETX Brewery - Johnny & The Nightcrawlers, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Live Music, 7-10 FRESH - 6 Miles To Mixon, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 9-1 Lago Del Pino - Cody Norman, 8-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm M6 Winery - Withrow Cooley, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins Luke LaPrade, 8-12 Rick’s – Live 80, 9-1 Stanley’s Famous BBQ - Wes Jeans, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill Lindale Chris Colston, 8-11 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler - Mo Robson, 7-10 Wawa’s - Black Ice, 6-10

Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12 Sunday, July 21st

Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Poke In The Eye BBQ - Open Jam, 3-6 Texas Music City Grill - Songwriters Contest, 4-8 Tuesday, July 23rd

11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Brisket Love BBQ, Lindale Karaoke, 6-9 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Wednesday, July 24th

The Back Porch, Kilgore – BlakBox, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Dakotas Chop House – 6 Miles To Mixon, 7-10 Garage Bar - Open Mic, 8-11 Stanley’s Famous BBQ - Big Funky Cloud, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – Open Mic, 7-10 Thursday, July 25th

11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Clint Alford, 7-10 Cantina Laredo - Patrick James, 7-10 Click’s - DJ, 8-12 Dakota’s Chophouse -Daniel Rocha, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Live Music, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Liberty Hall - Johnny Lee, 7-10 Moore’s Store - Wesley Pruitt, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 Rick’s – Suburban Legends, 9-1 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill - The Piano Guys, 7-10 Friday, July 26th

11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Tuxedo Cats, 9-1 Dakota’s Chophouse - Gary Patrick, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Nick Starver, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Live Music, 7-10 FRESH - Johnny & The Night Crawlers, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Kawas - Live Music, 7-10 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Naron, 6-8 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store - Dueling Pianos, 8-12 Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins Karaoke, 8-12 Rick’s – Vegas Stars, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 South Tyler Speakeasy - The Blacksmiths, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill Lindale -

Tanner Sparks, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler Heather Little, 7-10 True Vine Brewing - Riley Redding, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Saturday, July 27th

The Back Porch, Kilgore – Teazur, 9-1 Circle M Crawfish - Live Music, 8-11 Click’s Live – All Is Taken, Straight Shot Home, Weeping Hour, 7-11 ETX Brewery – DJ Michael Brandon, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Live Music, 7-10 FRESH - The Magills, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 9-1 Lago Del Pino - Tuxedo Cats, 8-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm M6 Winery - Scott Behrend, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store - Ben Lowery, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – The Haggerts, 8-12 Rick’s – Big Daddy Band, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill Lindale - Ray Wylie Hubbard, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler - Sam Caleb, 7-10 True Vine Brewing - Al & The Longshots, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 XLN - Wes Jeans, 8-12 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12 Sunday, July 28th

Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Cowboy’s - Brian Chance, 8-12 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Poke In The Eye BBQ - Open Jam, 3-6 Texas Music City Grill Lindale - Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters, 8-12 Tuesday, July 30th

11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Brisket Love BBQ, Lindale Karaoke, 6-9 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Wednesday, July 31st

The Back Porch, Kilgore – Karisia Hernandez, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Dakotas Chop House – Gary Patrick, 7-10 Garage Bar - Open Mic, 8-11 Stanley’s Famous BBQ - Big Funky Cloud, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill Lindale Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – Open Mic, 7-10 See who is playing where:

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Food

Healthy Summer Meals for Kids and Families at NET Health WIC Clinics

Children 18 and under are welcome to join NET Health at lunchtime for a free lunch during the Summer Food Program at both Tyler WIC locations (815 N. Broadway and 225 E. Amherst); and at the WIC clinics in Athens, Canton, Palestine, Jacksonville, Henderson, and Marshall.

WIC is hoping to offer meals and snacks to children as they come in for appointments during the summer months. A snack is also provided from 1-3pm each day. A WIC employee will facilitate lunch and a snack each day, and even include some games or activities most days. Attendance is free and the free Summer Food Program will be at Tyler WIC clinics every Monday-Friday until August 16th.

“Since many kids depend on school meals, these lunches will help bridge the gap for parents who struggle to feed active kids who are home during those long summer days,” says Jennifer Lassiter, Assistant Director of the NET Health WIC Program. “For families who aren’t familiar with WIC, joining in at lunch time will allow families time to learn about our services provided to families with children under the age of five years old.”

The Farmers’ Market of East Texas and Rose City Farmers’ Market also operate at WIC locations on Thursdays in July. These markets are open to the community, and families who qualify for WIC may also be eligible to receive voucher booklets to use at the local farmers’ markets. WIC will issue the booklets at: • WIC Farmers’ Market – Thursdays in July at both Tyler WIC locations, 8:30am-12 noon • Farmers’ Market of East Texas – open Saturdays for voucher booklets 7am-1pm at 2112 W. Front Street (within the East Texas Fairgrounds Pavilion) • Rose City Farmers’ Market – open Saturdays for voucher booklets 8am-12 noon at 302 S. Broadway Ave. (parking lot by Unclaimed Furniture) A variety of colorful produce in your diet means naturally adding antioxidants and vitamins that you may not get otherwise. Many fruits and veggies have fiber as well and a water content that helps keep you hydrated in the hot summer months. WIC is excited to offer families the option to feed their children during the summertime and provide farmers’ market voucher booklets to help stock their pantry with produce.

For more information on these summer events, contact WIC offices at (903)593-8331.

About the Northeast Texas Public Health District (NET Health) NET Health serves a vital function through our Departments of Immunizations, Tuberculosis Control, Laboratory Services, Vital Statistics, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Disease Surveillance, Environmental Health, WIC (Women, Infants and Children) & Community Outreach.

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It’s Blueberry Season Around East Texas

Everything is blooming, growing, and flourishing in East Texas, and it’s time to head to your local favorite farmers market. Be sure to check one of these out for all kinds of goodies.

Tyler Blueberry Farm, Tyler Blueberry season is here! Take a short drive to the farm where you are encouraged to take a deep breath of good ole country air and enjoy a leisurely walk to the field.

This farm is a great place to pick the best tasting berries around! No need to bring something to pick berries in; they will provide a 2-gallon basket or you can take a gallon milk jug and cut the top off, leaving the handle. For more info call (903)526-4440 or go to tylerblueberry.com. Be sure to call, as their hours vary depending on demand and weather. Also, please bring cash. This farm is located at 9628 CR 429, Tyler.

Barron’s Blueberries, Lindale Located just outside of Lindale at 16478 CR 431, Barron’s is a family favorite this time of year.

Barron’s Blueberries is a family owned and operated blueberry farm, open since 1982. It is a small farm that has tried to keep it simple and fun for families.

They offer pick-your-own berries and take orders for pre-picked berries until the season is over.

Directions: Once you turn off of Jim Hogg (CR 431) go down the driveway about 3/4 of a mile until you see a sign with a blue arrow. Turn at the sign and the building will be straight ahead. Buckets and bags are on the porch. You are welcome to pick anytime on any day. For more info go to facebook. com/barronsblueberries or call (903)312-8538.

Blueberry Hill Farms, Edom It’s definitely picking season at Blueberry Hill Farms. The Edom Orchard located in the Blueberry Hill Farm is designed for the public to come out with their family and pick-your-own blueberries and blackberries. Upon arrival, simply get your baskets in the store and they will post the rows to pick on.

Blueberry Hill has blueberries and blackberries available. All the rain has made the farm abundant with fruit. You can pick your own, or they have berries in their Country Store & Bakery, as well as jams, jellies, salsas, and a bakery. They have Blueberry Preserves plus other fruit preserves such as fig, peach, apricot, cherry, blackberry, etc..

In their bakery, they have their famous Blueberries ‘n Cream Pies, Blueberry muffins, Blueberry Frozen yogurt, and Blueberry Lemonade.

This farm is open seven days a week until July 28th. The farm is located at 10268 FM 214, Edom. For more info call (903)852-6175 or go to blueberryhillfarms.com. No pets allowed.

Other Farmer’s Markets around the area are: Rose City Farmers Market, Downtown Tyler Saturday mornings, 8am-12 noon, the Rose City Farmers Market is a neat, unique experience for the whole family and even your furry four-legged friends. Located just a block from the Square, in the Unclaimed Furniture parking lot in Tyler (236 S. Broadway), the market brings all that’s fresh straight to you: fruits, vegetables, herbs, pasture-raised beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and turkey, free-range/non GMO eggs, goat cheeses, fresh bread, flowers, coffee, jams and jellies, baked goods, Texas olive oil, handcrafted art, and Texas fruit wines on hand. Visit them on Facebook, and foodcoalition.org.

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Tyler Farmers Market Tyler Farmers Market has moved to a new location at 2700 WSW Loop 323, Tyler, adjacent to Peltier Chevrolet. The Tyler Farmers Market is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 7am-2pm.

They feature seasonal items under a big white tent.

You can visit them online at tylerfarmersmarket. org.

East Texas State Fair Farmers Market East Texas State Fair Farmers Market, located at the Fairgrounds, 2112 W. Front Street, Tyler, is held under the large pavilion. They are open Tuesdays and Saturdays 7am-1pm. The East Texas State Fair Farmers Market is sourced from 100% local farmers who grow every last bit of food they sell on their own land. This is a covered/open air market, with locally grown fresh fruits, veggies, and flowers.

There are also crafters, homemade baked goods, preserves, and fresh eggs. July 27th will be the last day for their season.

Lindale Farmers Market Open through August 31st, this ongoing farmer’s market occurs every Saturday, 8am-1pm.

Lindale Farmers Market will be held at the Picker’s Pavilion, 205 E. North St., Lindale. Fruits, vegetables, artisan wares, and more are featured each week. Everything is home grown, home made, and hand crafted by artisans, ranchers, and growers. For more info go to facebook.com/ Lindale-Farmers-Market.

Stillwater Farm Market Store, Chandler Located at 109 W. Main St. in Chandler, Stillwater Farm Market Store features locally fresh produce, pecans, local meats, baked goods, lunches, and ice cream. This is a destination for “all things fresh” and a great place to pick up locally grown produce. Stillwater Farm is the name given to their family land that is contiguous to the section of Fitzgerald farmland. The farm features a pecan, peach, and fig orchard. Approximately 10 acres of irrigated row crop vegetables are also grown including onions, watermelons, tomatoes, peas, squash, okra, peppers, and more. For more info call (903)515-3502. They are open Monday-Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-5pm.

September 14th (6-11pm)

Vino for Vets

This event will benefit the Apache Warrior Foundation and is sponsored by Pamela Walters Group.

It will feature a wine tasting competition, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, door prizes, and a viewing of Apache Warrior Film prior to the event. Tickets are $25 and available on eventbrite.com. This will be held at Hollytree Country Club, 6700 Hollytree Dr., Tyler. Get your tickets now, this event sells out.

“Cooking: A Way of Life” Cooking Classes Continue Through the Summer

Cooking classes are available to anyone who wants to both learn to cook and increase their culinary skills. All classes are held at the Harvey Convention Center in Hall 3 from 6-8pm. Preregistration is required for all classes. These classes include a cooking demonstration and recipes; plus you can enjoy a great meal. These classes are for adults. The cost is $15 per person per class. Registration can be made by calling (903)531-1214 or register for classes at parksandrec.cityoftyler.org.

Dates and guest chef information is below.

• July 23rd: CLASS VII: “Southern Cooking with a Twist” featuring Guest Chef Cody Baschnagel, The Grove of Tyler • August 6th: CLASS VIII: “Four Day Meal Plan in One” featuring Guest Chef Kat Santos, Founder, Food Works of Tyler • October 11th: Special Longtable Dinner in the Garden: “Rose to Table” at the Tyler Rose Garden. Tickets are $75 per person. Registration required. Tickets go on sale August 16th.

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Foodie Events July 3rd (10-11:30): Paleo Pancakes: Red, White, & Blueberry - Did you know that pancakes can be grain-free, blood sugar friendly, and delicious? In this cooking demonstration, we will talk about the many ways we can make nutritious and gluten free pancakes, plus offer ideas for tasty toppings, like fresh strawberries, coconut and blueberries. These signature red, white and blueberry pancakes will help balance your mood and energy throughout the day! This will be held at Natural Grocers, 4820 S. Broadway Ave, Tyler.

July 6th (4-8pm): Red, White & Booze Pub Crawl - Oh, say can you see? Heart of Tyler, Inc.’s Third Annual Red, White & Booze Downtown Bar Crawl is here!

Tickets are available at eventbrite.com. This year, you will be ‘crawling’ from bar to bar in Downtown Tyler, with opportunities to stop along the way for some great food and fun activities. Ticket purchase includes: entry and ‘freebie’ food/beverage at each bar and Liberty Hall, a t-shirt and swag bag, and entries into various door prize drawings along the way. All proceeds will go to Heart of Tyler - the only non-profit solely dedicated to revitalizing and maintaining Downtown Tyler. Tickets are $35. For more info go to facebook.com/ events/658966784524096/.

July 10th, August 21st (6-9pm): Charcuterie Class at Kiepersol This is a fun class where you get to learn how to make a meat and cheese spread board based on what style of wine or event you wish to prepare for. Enjoy learning, eating, and drinking wine all at the same time! Each participant will receive three wine tastings to understand balance, taste, and flavor while constructing a Charcuterie Board.

Once you decide which wine you like best, you will get a full glass of that chosen wine to enjoy while you consume your Charcuterie Board. After the class is finished, you’re invited to hang out until closing and enjoy indoor or outdoor seating at the Winery Tasting Room of Kiepersol. Cost is $45 per person. Kiepersol is located at 21558 Merlot Lane, Bullard. Register at facebook.com/ events/446599692798638/.

July 13th (9am-5pm) and July 14th (11am5pm): Great American Food and Arts Fair - The 10th Annual Great American Food and Arts Fair takes place at Harvey Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler. The 10th Annual Great American Food and Arts Fair will host more than 80 vendors selling creative arts, bath and body, candles, baked goods, sewing, photography, wood turned and wood crafts, hot sauce, food trucks, chef contests, artisans’ demonstrations, and more. For more information, please call (903)531-1214. Admission is $3 per person. First responders, veterans and active duty military get in free with ID. July 21st (12:30-2pm): Taco Tour Round 2 - Join Tyler Loop for lunch at Catalina’s for a special menu curated by local taco expert Octavio Tellez - both meat and veggie tacos will be available plus great conversation about the people and regional traditions behind your meal. This event will be a collaboration with local renaissance man and taco expert Octavio Tellez, exploring some of Tyler’s most interesting, authentic, delicious food—and the people and stories behind it. The curated menu will also have a special summertime drink. Catalina’s Authentic Mexican Cuisine & Tacos is located at 622 N. Palace Ave., Tyler. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on eventbrite.com.

July 27th (9am-5pm): Chapel Hill Farmers Market & Trade Days - Please join and celebrate local businesses with a Farmer’s Market & Trade Days event. Businesses and Farmers please email CHBAlliance@gmail.com to sign up as a vendor. The fee is $50 dollars per booth. You can bring payment to Wood & Bean or to Daily Grace Effect. This will be held at Chapel Hill High School, 13172 Hwy. 64E, Tyler. For more info go to facebook.com/ events/323409231683759.

The Experience in Edom, A New, Groovy & Totally Cool Spot

By Barbara Greenbauer Open the front door to a cacophony of color, fabrics, and the most inviting space imaginable and you’ve entered “The Experience,” nestled in the heart of Edom, just a mere 25 miles from Tyler.

It’s an artisan’s dream come true, and is the vision of Kelli “Cayenne” Holmes and her husband, Don Hendrickson, longtime community collaborators and supporters of Edom. Moving into a much larger space across the main drag in Edom has given Kelli the room to enlarge, expand, and focus on her own personal style and passion; and grow “The Experience” into a space that embraces art, great food, and community.

“I like to describe it as “fun-shui” says Kelli, who is a fireball of energy, humor, and huge personality combined. The space is definitely an outlet for Kelli’s creativity, love for life, and appreciation of everything with flair and funk. “It’s kind of a mix of 70’s Jimi Hendrix motif, and the signature vignette seating arrangements reflect a kind of bohemian, eclectic style,” explained Kelli.

The Experience begins on the outside patio space where you can grab a cup of coffee or tea and hang out to watch the goings on in Edom. Beautiful metal sculptures by local artists Jan & Craig Blackmon are featured in the front area with loads of room to spread out and read or play games.

Inside is a taste treat for the senses, with riotous artwork lining the walls; and the most inviting seating areas, including couches, settees, and an armoire filled to the brim with games and puzzles.

It’s definitely a space that is fluid and organic; every corner you turn has a different feature and feel. Kelli’s own “Buffalo Clover” assortment of frilly, whimsical garments feature repurposed vintage slips, gowns, and bedjackets re-envisioned into edgy, romantic outerwear that are truly masterpieces in themselves. Hand-dyed and lovingly fashioned, they are designed to bring out the feminine, funky version of yourself. You can choose a hat and match it with jewelry and a headband, or pick up a hand-dyed tie if the mood hits you. “No two pieces are the same,” Kelli said, “and I travel all over to find unique embellishments for each one.”

Friends and neighbors Sharon Thompson and Mark Mynatt from the Dallas area were “enjoying this new beautiful space. We have always appreciated Kelli’s taste, style, and uniqueness and are just loving the creativity and openness of this new place,” said Sharon. Sharon and Mark found a treasure trove of items they loved, and left happily with original pieces of jewelry and a tie.

No space could be more perfectly named, from the ambience to the offerings. You can soak up the atmosphere while feasting on some incredible edibles as well. Kelli and Don have brought in chef Michael Smith, affectionately known as “Chef Hobbles,” to work his magic with fresh, creative concepts and food fusions. “The BrouHaHa Bistro food experience is a mix of Southern California meets East Texas,” explains Chef Hobbles. “It’s a wild and wonderful food adventure, almost a play with food, with lots of different taste options,” he said. Starting the day off with one of Chef Hobbles’ hand-made “Doe-nuts,” available at 6am, including taste sensations like mocha cappuccino, maple, and brown sugar cinnamon, will forever spoil you with their richness and flavor. “We hope to have the first ever drive- through in Edom in the near future, where travelers through town can pick up a doe-nut

and coffee and start their day,” explained Kelli.

The doe-nuts are incredible, but wrap your brain around some other delights, like breakfast “trucker” tacos named The Three Little Pigs, The Tractor Pull, The Long Haul, and the Early Riser.

Tempting Toasts may entrance you with options like Avocado, Green Tomato, and Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit. Chef Hobbles cooks all day and night and the neat thing about the menu is that he will cook you almost anything at any time. Fancying breakfast for dinner, talk to the Chef and he will make it happen!

Fresh and delicious sandwiches are what’s on tap for lunch, with fresh meats and cheeses and a soup of the day. Dinner is divine and on the menu are appetizers like sea pig crostini, brushetta, smoked okra, and loaded hummus. Main entrees are magnificent, including spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce, sage and garlic pork chop, chicken picatta or steak rolls.

Chef Hobbles and Kelli are constantly cooking up new events to showcase their “foodie” ways, including a recent Father’s Day brunch featuring succulent Prime Rib and a “Whole Lot of Italian/ Little Bit of Greek Feast with selections like Linguine with Greek Tomato Sauce and Bacon Carbonara. Currently, it’s a BYOB scenario with reservations appreciated for the special event dinners.

So, we’ve covered the art, food and wine…now on to the inner core and the serenity aspects of The Experience. Walk to the back of the space and you’ll be enraptured by the peace, calm, and beauty of the yoga studio. Shanti Gypsy Yoga is offered in the quiet, calm space. Certified instructors Regie Williams and Linda Crocker offer classes in stretch, chair and gentle yoga that benefit everyone, from the beginner to the more advanced. The first class is free, and subsequent classes are only $10 a session. They can be reached at (281)433-8573 or (903)513-3490 for more information about classes.

There’s another great space at “The Experience” to explore. An outside relaxing side yard makes for a great spot for live music and is full of plants, bird feeders, a star-shaped fire pit, and seating galore.

Kelli has ambitious plans to create an old-time ice cream parlor (the original parlor chairs are already in place), and The Experience will be home to all kinds of hands-on art classes and cooking events in the future.

Kelli and Don’s philosophy is always centered around giving back to the community, so you will see a variety of featured local artisans and exhibits within “The Experience” setting. “We want The Experience to be a gathering spot for everyone,” said Kelli.

Take a break, get out of the rush and visit “The Experience” in Edom, Texas. Take a look at upcoming calendar events on Facebook or call (817)721-7778. The Experience hours are Wednesday-Thursday 6am-2pm, Friday 6am-9pm, Saturday 6am-9pm, and Sunday 10am-5pm, with brunch served till 3pm. They are closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Art

Inside the Artist’s Studio:

Ride the Lightning:

Caleb Bell

By Derrick White

“I think we are fortunate here in Tyler. There are a lot of generous donors and supporters at various levels throughout the community. Since I moved to Tyler, there has been a noticeable increase in interest in the arts. The scene has definitely grown. Everything takes time; I feel like we are moving in the right direction,” states Tyler Museum of Art curator, Caleb Bell.

Curators are those in charge of finding and selecting, classifying, handling and exhibiting artistic and cultural collections. Bell studied public relations & advertising and art history at the University of Texas at Tyler and graduated, magna cum laude, in 2011. He started as the public relations and marketing coordinator at the Tyler Museum of Art in early 2012. In 2014, Caleb began working on exhibitions and became curator in 2016. In addition to organizing exhibitions and programs over the last several years for the TMA, Bell has presented exhibitions at other institutions and given art talks at museums and galleries.

Caleb served as a curatorial advisor for an exhibition at Women & Their Work in Austin, juried numerous competitions including this year’s CADD (Contemporary Art Dealers of Dallas) Fund, and worked on public art projects at Tyler Junior College and the University of Texas at Tyler.

Most recently, he served as the juror for Craighead Green Gallery’s New Texas Talent XXVI exhibition in Dallas. This is an important exhibition and perhaps the last remaining noteworthy free juried show in the state, and a significant prospect for emerging Texas contemporary artists. It opens in August. It seems Caleb is all over the state promoting and bringing well[deserved attention to the arts of East Texas. Bell is riding the lightning of what is going in our regional community and he is a large part of what gives it legitimacy.

He describes, “I think one of the most important things art brings to my life is community. First and foremost, the connections and friendships I’ve made within the Tyler community. I have been fortunate to meet a lot of wonderful people through the museum and will be forever grateful. Our donors and members are very supportive, and I couldn’t do any of this without them. I’ve also met a lot of great artists over the years. While I’ve only met some in passing, I’ve gotten to know many personally while working on exhibitions and other projects. Likewise, I have gotten to meet a lot of passionate collectors who have been generous with their resources. In my experience, the Texas art community is pretty well connected. I have gotten to know many museum professionals across the state and try to support them when possible. I have also had the pleasure to work with many gallerists throughout Texas. When visiting their spaces in Dallas, Houston, etc., it always feels good to be greeted when walking through the gallery door. And almost always I instantly hear, what’s new in Tyler?”

Bell states, “I am very excited for the future of

Texas contemporary art. In addition to veteran artists still contributing important work, there are a lot of talented, emerging artists working throughout the state.

The Texas art scene is becoming more connected which is definitely a plus. There seem to be more alternative and non-traditional spaces popping up. I think those kinds of spaces can offer a unique viewing opportunity and allow for more artistic flexibility. From my observations, there seems to be a renewed interest in performance art. I also see more artists creating installation-based work. It feels like there is a real focus on providing a unique experience for viewers.”

When asked what inspired him to start curating exhibitions, Caleb Bell answers, “Edward Hopper once said, ‘If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint.’ I think about this quote often when looking at work.

I understand the power of art and want to share it with others. When putting together an exhibition, I am providing the viewer with an experience. And whether it is just encountering something new or providing a completely different perspective, it is my hope each viewer walks away slightly changed after looking at an exhibition.” He adds, “In an increasingly ephemeral world, art is lasting. Even when performance works are over, they leave an impact. I think the tangible aspect of art is grounding and we need connection in our digital society. I also consider it an honor to get to work with artists to help realize their dreams. Artists create pieces to share and I get to help bring that work to the public’s attention. It is very rewarding.”

Caleb explains, “When putting together an exhibition, I look at a lot of different things. Most importantly, I think about Tyler and the greater East Texas community. I think about how they will relate to and perceive it. I think about it in terms of the larger Texas art scene as well. Has the show already been done? What is the artistic importance of the exhibition? I also think about how we can program around it for the community. A couple of years ago, I presented Double Take: Works by Ed Blackburn which featured works inspired by various movies. I worked with Liberty Hall to put together a movie series tied in with the exhibition. It helped expand the conversation outside of the gallery.”

He continues, “I am always most excited about what is up at the museum at the time. Right now, we have two great exhibitions for the summer, Texas Birds: Works by Frank X. Tolbert 2 (on view through August 4th) and Floating Life: Mississippi River Drawings by Liz Ward (on view through August 25th). I paired them together because they create an interesting conversation between one another. While Frank’s show is all birds, Liz incorporates birds in some of her pieces and focuses on the flora and fauna of the Mississippi River region. They each offer a regionalist take on their respective subject matter. The exhibitions are both primarily works on paper and offer complementary color palettes.”

Caleb concludes, “I know I am biased, but I don’t understand why every person in Tyler doesn’t come to the museum. It is the community’s museum. From a well-rounded exhibition schedule to Family Days and other activities, there is literally something for everyone.”

For more info go to tylermuseum.org.

This Month at Tyler Museum of Art:

“Texas Birds: Works by Frank X. Tolbert” & “Floating Life: Mississippi River Drawings by Liz Ward”

Call for Entries Open for ‘Living Peace,’ the Art of Peace Exhibit Entries are now being accepted for the Living Peace Visual Art Exhibit as part of the Art of Peace – Tyler celebration, a citywide commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Peace, September 21st.

“Art of Peace – Tyler is happy once again to partner with the Tyler Museum of Art to invite regional artists to offer their creative responses to the idea of peace and to our 2019 theme, ‘Living Peace,’” said Anne McCrady, co-founder and co-director of the peace event.

The visual art show will be presented as a juried exhibit from September 15th-22nd in the Education Classroom at the Tyler Museum of Art, 1300 S. Mahon Ave. on the Tyler Junior College main campus. The exhibit will be open to the public and admission is free.

Entry deadline for the visual art show is July 31st. Works in all media are eligible, provided they can be juried by digital image. Artists should e-mail digital images, descriptions of work, CV and artist information to artofpeaceart@gmail.com or mail.

Sunday, September 22nd, there will be an Reception at 3pm with a program starting at 3:30pm.

For more info about Art of Peace – Tyler events, visit tylerpeace.com, or e-mail artofpeaceart@gmail. com or call (903)658-5645.

The Art of Peace - Tyler will be held September 15th-22nd.

The Tyler Museum of Art (TMA) is located at 1300 S. Mahon Ave. on the Tyler Junior College main campus. Regular TMA hours are 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-5pm Sunday. The Museum is closed Mondays. For more info call the museum at (903)595-1001, tylermuseum.org, or email info@tylermuseum.org.

The Tyler Museum of Art ushers in the summer with a celebration of the avian species that fly the skies over the Lone Star State in the exhibition “Texas Birds: Works by Frank X. Tolbert 2.” The show continues through August 4th.

Organized by the TMA and curated by Caleb Bell, “Texas Birds” spotlights works from Tolbert’s ongoing Texas Bird Project – including a recently finished piece that never has been seen by the public. Started in 2014, this body of work includes drawings, paintings, and prints that highlight a wide variety of the bird species that inhabit the state. Work on the Texas Bird Project began when the artist was commissioned by Austin’s Flatbed Press & Gallery to create eight bird etchings.

TMA Plots New Course with “Floating Life: Mississippi River Drawings by Liz Ward,” Through August 25th The Tyler Museum of Art explores the mystique of the South as seen through the eyes of a Texas talent with its next major exhibition, “Floating Life: Mississippi River Drawings by Liz Ward.” The show continues through August 25th.

Organized by the TMA and curated by Caleb Bell, “Floating Life” is the first large-scale museum exhibition of Mississippi River works by Ward, a San Antonio artist and professor of art and art history at Trinity University, whose work is largely informed by natural history and the environmental crisis. The exhibition spotlights pieces from two recent bodies of work: “Ghosts of the Old Mississippi” and “Veritas Caput.” Ward’s work has been exhibited and is featured in numerous public collections, including the Tyler Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Summer Lecture Series Programs TMA’s 2019 Summer Lecture Series will be held in the Museum’s Education Gallery. A small reception will follow each lecture. Admission is free, but seating is limited. To RSVP, call (903)595-1001.

One remaining lecture is: • “I Knew Mark Twain” by Dr. Jim Richey, Professor and Department Chair of English, Tyler Junior College at 2:30pm on Sunday, July 21st Special Events Special events in connection with current exhibitions include a free First Friday tour, July 5th and August 2nd. The first Friday of each month, 11am-12:30pm, the TMA offers a full day of free admission plus guided tours of its spotlight exhibitions.

Family Days will be from 2-4pm Saturday, July 13th and August 10th. Free admission, interactive art projects, light snacks, and a festive atmosphere for all ages are on the menu for the second Saturday of each month with the Tyler Museum of Art’s Family Day.

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Theatre

Texas Shakespeare Festival Continues

The Texas Shakespeare Festival continues at Kilgore College through July 28th. Performances take place in Van Cliburn Auditorium located in Kilgore College’s Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Center. The 2019 shows are: “As You Like It,” one of Shakespeare’s most frequently performed comedies, is a “hilarious tale of disguises and mistaken identities.” This will be on stage July 4th, 6th, 12th,* 14th,* 19th, 21st, 25th,* and 27th*.

“Born Yesterday” will be on stage. After its opening on Broadway in 1946, the Garson Kanin comedy became the longest-running show on Broadway with 1,642 performances, a record it held for almost 30 years. It’s a funny play with an important message. This will be on stage July 5th,* 7th,* 12th, 14th, 18th,* 20th,* 25th, and 27th.

“Othello,” one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, tells the story of a Moorish general and his disloyal ensign, Iago, who convinces him that his wife Desdemona has been unfaithful. The play deals with themes of including love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge, and repentance. This will on stage July 5th, 7th, 11th,* 13th,* 18th, 20th, 26th,* and 28th*.

“Into the Woods,” a musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, intertwines the plots of several well-known fairy tales as it explores the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests.

“Be careful what you wish for” seems to be the connecting theme, along with the message that people must come together to save each other. This will be on stage July 4th,* 6th,* 11th, 13th, 19th,* 21st,* 26th, and 28th.

“The Girl Who Cried Throgmonster” will also be on stage. In this quirky retelling of an Aesop fable, a young girl must save her town from the destructive force of a not-quite-extinct monster while simultaneously learning about the destructive force of one foolish wish. Toss in a goat-obsessed scout leader, a squash-squashing granny, and a fairy godmother constantly plagued with legal woes, and you have a twisted tale that will delight young and old alike!

Productions are July 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, and 27th at 10am.

The Chinese Talent Night! Since 2009, the Texas Shakespeare Festival has had the pleasure of hosting a group of theatre artists from Chongqing and Shanghai, China. Admission to this performance is free (though registrations are required). Chinese Talent Night is Tuesday, July 23rd at 7:30pm.

TSF Talent Showcase: Stage to Screen is one of the hottest tickets of the summer. This one-day-only performance lets you see the Texas Shakespeare Festival company in a whole new light. It’s a day filled with humor and music that celebrates all the hard work done throughout the summer season.

Combining classics with the most contemporary, this year’s show “Stage to Screen” will feature songs originally featured on the stage and made famous. The Showcase takes place on Wednesday July 24th at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $25.

A special Backstage Tour will be held Sunday, July 28th at 8pm. Call the TSF Ticket Office at (903)983-8601 to schedule a tour. Tours available Tuesday-Sunday. Tickets are $5 per person.

Matinee performances(*) are at 2pm. All evening performances are at 7:30pm. Performances are in the Van Cliburn Theatre on the Kilgore College Campus, 1200 S. Henderson Blvd., Kilgore.

Tickets vary in prices. Season tickets are $99 (includes one ticket to “As You Like It,” “Born Yesterday,” “Othello,” and “Into the Woods”). Individual performance tickets are $33. Padded Bench Seat tickets are $28. “The Girl Who Cried Throgmonster” tickets are $8. Group tickets are available.

Go to texasshakespeare.tix.com to purchase. You can purchase tickets by calling the TSF Box Office, (903)983-8601 9am-5:30pm, Tuesday through Sunday. By mail, complete the order form on the Season Brochure and mail with payment to TSF Box Office, 1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX 75662-3204.

Include a daytime telephone number and you will receive a return call to confirm your order. You can also come by the TSF Box Office in the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Center at 1200 Hwy. 259 South and Brook Ave. (east side of the crosswalk), on the Kilgore College campus. Box Office hours are 9am-5:30pm Tuesday-Sunday.

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Events & Plays

July 5th-6th (FridaySaturday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2:30pm): “Shrek the Musical Jr.” - Everyone’s favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as Shrek leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, “Shrek Jr.” is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family. Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task – if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

July 18th-21st, 25th-27th (Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm): “Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’” will be on the stage at the Henderson County Performing Arts Center. This is a tale as old as time - an arrogant young prince and his castle’s servants fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress, who turns him into a hideous Beast until he learns to love and be loved in return. The spirited, headstrong village girl, Belle, enters the Beast’s castle after he imprisions her father. With the help of his enchanted servants, Belle begins to draw the coldhearted Beast out of his isolation. This is presented by the HCPAC - YES! Company (Youth Excellence on Stage). Henderson County Performing Arts Center is located at 400 Gibson Rd., Athens. Tickets are available at the door, by calling (903)675-3908, or at hcpac.org.

July 25th-August 11th (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “Disney’s Newsies The Musical:” - Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what’s right and seize the day. Set in turn-ofthe-20th Century New York City, “Newsies” is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right. Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, “Newsies” features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (“Little Shop of Horrors,” “Sister Act”) and Jack Feldman, and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (“Kinky Boots”). Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info and tickets call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

September 1st (7:30pm): “Kansas” will be on the stage at the Belcher Performance Center. Throughout the summer of 2019, Kansas will be performing a set of Kansas Radio Classics. Fans will hear songs they have heard on the radio, Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, and Classic MTV since 1974. With more Top 100 hits in the set than ever before, Kansas fans will also hear some classic B-Sides, fan favorites, and material off the band’s latest studio album, “The Prelude Implicit.” Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info or tickets call (903)233-3080 or go to belchercenter.com.

September 10th (7:30pm): “Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo” will be on the stage at the Cowan Center. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo have been making music together for four decades. Benatar’s staggering vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude, along with Giraldo’s trailblazing artistry as a guitarist, producer, and songwriter forged a unique sound responsible

for some of rock’s most memorable hits including “We Belong,” “Invincible,” and “Love Is A Battlefield.” The duo has created two multi-platinum, five platinum, and three gold albums, as well as nineteen Top 40 hits.

They have sold over thirty million records worldwide and have won an unprecedented four consecutive Grammy® awards. The Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the University of Texas at Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the box office, by calling (903)566-7424, or go to cowancenter.org.

September 20th-29th (Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm): “Southern Hospitality” will be presented on the stage at Tyler Civic Theatre. This is a laugh-out-loud farce and a stand-alone play in its own right. It’s the third play in the trilogy that begins with “Dearly Beloved” and continues with “Christmas Belles.”

Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info and tickets call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre. com.

September 26th (7:30pm): “Hillsong Young & Free III Tour” will be at the Belcher Performance Center. III is the third album from Grammy® nominated worship collective Hillsong Young & Free, the youth worship team at Hillsong Church. The release is the first studio album from the band and features 17 tracks brimming with Y&F’s signature blend of pop and EDM influences with powerful worship anthems. Vocalist Laura Toggs describes the collection as “personal... written and expressed out of profound devotion and the experience of genuine challenge.” III reflects the maturing and deepening that the Y&F team has experienced in the three years since their last release, “Youth Revival” (2016). Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info and tickets call (903)233-3080 or go to belchercenter.com.

September 26th (7:30pm): “Diavolo: Architecture in Motion” will be on the stage at the The Cowan Center. For more than 25 years, Diavolo Architecture in Motion® has been applauded for its ability to display surprising movement against a backdrop of elaborately designed space, all while entertaining audiences with what is, in fact, a new art form. The company has captivated audiences in 250 cities and 14 countries and has performed to sold out venues internationally and throughout the U.S. The Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the University of Texas at Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the box office, by calling (903)566-7424, or go to cowancenter.org.

September 27th-29th; October 4th6th (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “Frankenstein” Told from the Creature’s point of view, Nick Dear’s reinterpretation of Frankenstein made its debut at the Royal National Theatre in 2011. It will be presented on the stage at Henderson Civic Theatre located at 122 E. Main St., Henderson. 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. For info or tickets call (903)657-2968 or hendersoncivictheatre.org.

October 10th (7pm): Laura Ingraham will be on the stage at the Cowan Center. Laura Ingraham is the host of “The Ingraham Angle” on “Fox News,” and an author of five best-selling books, including her most recent page-turner “Billionaire at the Barricades: The Populist Revolution from Reagan to Trump.” Her new three-times a week podcast is

available on PodCastOne or iTunes. As a mother of three, a former litigator and Supreme Court law clerk, she brings a unique and incisive perspective to the political and cultural issues of the day. The Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the University of Texas at Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the box office, by calling (903)5667424, or go to cowancenter.org.

October 22nd (7:30pm): “Taj Express” will be on the stage at the Cowan Center. Taj Express follows the journey of a young composer as he struggles with his music, and it’s only when he begins to follow in the footsteps of his idol, A.R. Rahman, that he discovers his path to success. This spectacular production reveals the secrets of the world’s most prolific film industry, and the people behind the screen who make the magic in India’s factory of dreams. Rhythmically blending explosive dance with the hits of India’s most iconic composers and set to an unforgettable soundtrack

by Oscar® winner A.R. Rahman, Taj Express is brought to life by the stars of Bollywood cinema and its greatest musicians performing live on stage! The Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the University of Texas at Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the box office, by calling (903)566-7424, or go to cowancenter.org.

October 25th-November 3rd (Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Saturday-Sunday at 2:30pm): “And Then There Were None” will be presented on the stage at Tyler Civic Theatre. Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate - for each has been marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland, the bloodbath begins and one by one they are brutally murdered in accordance with the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

October 28th (7:30pm): “Jersey Boys” will be on the stage at the Cowan Center. They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note.

They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story. The Tony and Grammy Awardwinning Best Musical, “Jersey Boys” is the behindthe-scenes true story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s just too good to be true. The Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the University of Texas at Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the box office, by calling (903)566-7424, or go to cowancenter. org.

November 7th (7:30pm): “Bandstand” will be on the stage at the Cowan Center. From threetime Tony® winner and “Hamilton” choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, comes an inspiring new American musical that explodes with infectious music and highoctane, heart-stopping dancing. It’s 1945, and six soldiers return from war to a changed nation. When NBC announces a national competition to find the nation’s next great musical superstars, they form a band unlike any the nation has ever seen. Along the way, they discover the power of music to face the impossible, find their voice, and finally feel like they have a place to call home. The Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the University of Texas at Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the box office, by calling (903)566-7424, or go to cowancenter.org.

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Books

There’s No Reason to Be Bored This Summer

By Gini Rainey

“Four Three Two One” by Courtney Stevens Ms. Stevens has gone and done it again by creating a book that is difficult to put down.

Although her writing is primarily geared for the YA reader audience, I must say her books carry messages that even adults can benefit from. With her masterful characterization skills, she has created another group of five intriguing kids who are trying their best to recover from a major catastrophe that seriously impacted the lives of four of them.

Stevens’ storyline follows the five on their journey back to the scene of the bus explosion that changed their lives, and carries the underlying theme of learning to live with PTSD. “Four Three Two One” also focuses on the building of friendship, respect, and trust.

Ms. Stevens’ books provide a look at some of the challenges facing our young people these days, and offer, if not a specific solution to any one problem, realistic ways for kids to find better ways to cope and work through the pitfalls of growing up.

If you have a young person in your family and you’d like them to see them read something worthwhile this summer, I highly recommend “Four Three Two One” to be high on the list. Oh, and you might just enjoy reading it as much as I did, too!

Rating: 5 of 5 – Copyright 2019, Harper Teen “The Hungry Ghost” by Dalena Storm This is one interesting, spell-binding, ghosttype book that will definitely hold your attention.

What happens when a ghost has been a ghost for a very long time and hasn’t had much to eat? Well, apparently it gets very hungry and being a ghost, it can’t eat food on its own.

So according to Ms. Storm it does the next best thing.

It finds a host body of someone on the way out and makes itself at home.

This is what happened to poor Samantha who was in an unfortunate and tragic accident. Her unsuspecting family, her ex-husband, and her wantto-be new gay lover find out not too long after the invasion that Sam is no longer her old self when she comes out of her coma.

Instead, she is now the new Sam with an insatiable hunger for food and other things.

While I am not one to usually enjoy ghosty books, I definitely have to admit this was one really good read. In fact, I believe I read it in record time, thanks to the great character-building and intrigue Dalena has created in her recently released, allconsuming novel. This book will keep you on the edge of your chair up to the very interesting and surprising turn of events on the final pages.

Rating: 5 of 5 – Copyright 2019, Black Spot Publishing

Events

August 1st (7pm): Novel Ideas - “Children of Blood and Bone” by Tomi Adeyemi - Come to the Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum for the latest Novel Ideas, and discuss the book “Children of Blood and Bone” by Tomi Adeyemi.

Due to the July 4th holiday, there will not be a July book club meeting. Novel Ideas is a book club that meets at the Goodman-LeGrande House & Museum the first Thursday of every month. The goal of Novel Ideas is to get a group of people interested in reading young adult fiction (no matter your age) to discuss the books in a safe and unique space. The Goodman-LeGrand Museum is located at 624 N. Broadway, Downtown Tyler. For more info email gmuseum@tylertexas.com, call (903)531-1286, or go to parksandrec.cityoftyler.org. Books scheduled for the remainder of the year are: • September 5th: “Looking for Alaska” by John Green • October 3rd: “Blood and Salt” by Kim Liggett • November 7th: “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie • December 5th: “My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories” by Stephanie Perkins (Editor/Contributor), Holly Black, Ally Carter, Get Your FREE Library Card plus Matt de la Pena, Gayle Forman, Jenny Han, David Levithan, Kelly Link, Myra McEntire, Rainbow You Don’t Even Have to Go Outside!

Rowell, Laini Taylor, Kiersten White, Jim Tierney I don’t know why everyone doesn’t have a library (Illustrator) card. First, it’s free, and all you need to do is go online to library.cityoftyler.org/About/LibraryeCard. July 20th (9am-3pm): East Texas Writers Guildaspx and submit a request. You don’t even have to Come out for this 16th summer conference featurleave your recliner! ing exciting speakers, connections and cool door Second, the library has a wealth of resources prizes. This will be held at Tyler Junior College West including the obvious - books, plus offers digital Campus. For more info or to register go to etwritaccess to Audio Books as well as streaming video, ersguild.org. There will be a Bootcamp for Writers online classes, magazines, newspapers, research seminar as well. databases, Heritage Quest, and so much more.

Don’t know how to get started? The Tyler Public August 10th (1pm): Book Signing by Bert LindLibrary staff will help on the last Saturday of every sey - The author of “Quick Tender and Razor month starting at 9am. They will set it all up plus Sharp” will be available to sign books and speak show you how to work everything. For more info at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 4916 S. Broadcall (903)593-7323 or stop by the front desk at 201 way, Tyler. For more info on this and other events at S. College Ave., in Tyler.

Barnes and Noble, call (903)534-3996.

Half Price Books This Month:

Book Signings & Storytime Fun

Half Price Books (HPB) is located at 8966 S. Broadway, Tyler, (903)561-8258. All events are free.

Every Friday (3pm): Summer Storytime - Join every Friday this June for a special free summer storytime. Bring your little booklovers by for fun stories, snacks and arts & crafts.

July 6th (1-5pm): Book Signing with Lewis Smith - Come out to this book signing and meet fiction author Lewis Smith, plus get a sign copies of his book “The Gnostic Library.”

Books will be sold independently by the author while supplies last.

July 20th (3-5pm): Book Signing & Author Meet & Greet with Michael Scott Clifton - Meet fantasy author Michael Scott Clifton, plus get a signed copy of his novel “The Open Portal.” Books will be sold independently by the author while supplies last.

Continues till July 31st: Summer Reading Program - Do your kids love to read? Then sign up for Half Price Books’ Summer Reading program where kids can shoot for the moon, reach for the stars and earn Bookworm Bucks for reading this summer!

Details and sign-up sheets are at the register.

August 24th (3-5pm): Book Signing with Edward Hancock II - Hancock will be signing and selling copies of his books at Half Price Books. Along with his Mendez Series books - which are intended for an adult audience - he will also have a YA story, “Sutters’ Cave,” available for signing, which will make a great gift for the teen reader in your family.

This is a special event and limited quantities of all books will be available.

2019-2020 Season at Tyler Civic Theatre The People’s Choice

August 29-September 1 (Auditions July 18-19)

TYLER CIVIC THEATRE 400 Rose Park Dr., (Next to Tyler Rose Garden Center) Tyler, TX 75702 For tickets: Box Office: (903) 592-0561 or tylercivictheatre.com Box Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-1pm & 2-5pm

Season Tickets available at tylercivictheatre.com.

Southern Hospitality

September 20-22 and 26-29 (Auditions August 13-14)

And Then There Were None

October 25-27 and October 31-November 3 (Auditions October1-2)

Little Women

November 21-24 with morning school shows November 19-20 (Auditions September 30-October 1)

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe December 6-8 and 12-16 (Auditions October 15-16)

An Encore by George & Anita Faber: A Soulful Christmas 2.0, A Vocal & Instrumental Concert One weekend only - December 20-22

Dreamgirls

February 14-16 and 20-23 (Auditions December 16-17)

The Mark Twain Show

March 20-22 and 26-29 (Auditions January 27-28)

Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories

April 2-5 with morning school shows March 31-April 1 (Auditions February 17-18)

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

May 8-10 and 14-17 (Auditions March 23-24) Enjoy a Mother’s Day Brunch during Breakfast at Tiffany’s on May 10. Please reserve by April 23rd.

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For parents and students th (PreK-12 Grades)!

Free backpacks & school supplies while they last!

Children must be present for backpack tickets. No exceptions.

For more information visit

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