June 1, 2016 • Issue 6, Volume 4
Eat, Drink, Every Day: Juls Restaurant, Lounge and Cafe
East Texas Comedy Fest: A Full Line-Up of Fun Is No Joke
Salvation From Sundown: Being Seen AND Heard
Nora Schreiber:
Artist & Activist, Will Work to Help Others
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June 1, 2016 • Issue 5, Volume 4
Contents 5-8 Food
» “Eat, Drink, Every Day: Juls, Restaurant, Lounge, Cafe” Written and Photographed by Barbara King » Farmers Markets, “Pick Yourself,” Events and Lots of Food News
9-11 Things to Do
» “Kick off Summer: The Junebug Summer Festival” by Barbara King » Ben Wheeler Welcomes New Merchants » 32nd Annual Jacksonville Tomato Fest » The East Texas Comedy Festival at Liberty Hall » “Soar and Explore: FLY & LOVE Yoga Lounge” by Zairah Wooten » 5K’s, Mud Runs and More
14-17 Music
» “Salvation From Sundown: Being Seen AND Heard” by Johnny Griffith » T-Bone Walker Blues Festival: Seeking Student Guitar Contestants, plus A Weekend of Blues with Keb ‘Mo, Danny Marks, The Eric Gales Band, Roy Gaines and His Orchestra, Tuxedo Blues, Car Show, Silent Auctions, and Tons More » The Complete Music Gig Guide for Live Music
18 Books
» “Summer Reading Is the Best” by Gini Rainey
20-21 Art
» Inside the Artist’s Studio: “Nora Schreiber: Artist & Activist, ‘Will Work to Help Others’” by Derrick White » This Month at Gallery Main Street, Downtown Tyler » At the Tyler Museum of Art This Month: “Pieced Together: Collages by Lance Letscher, Mark Lewis & Mary McCleary” and “Modern Masters: Twentieth Century Prints” » “Blue Dog Art” Featured in Longview Exhibit
22 Theatre
» It is Time again for the Texas Shakespeare Festival: A MidSummer Season of Fun » June & July Plays, Musicals, and More
23 Family
» Liberty Hall, Times Square Cinema, Studio Movie Grill, and Carmike Cinema Feature Family Movie Fun all Summer Long » Summer is Here at the Tyler Library
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Food Eat, Drink, Every Day:
Juls, Restaurant, Lounge, and Cafe Written and Photographed by Barbara King Juls on Old Jacksonville Hwy. is an adventure in dining and community, open from breakfast through dinner to whet every appetite. For over two and a half years, the Schulz family (formerly owners of Julian’s Restaurant) have brought an upscale, trendy venue to the ever growing Old Jacksonville corridor. General Manager Jarrod Maness says “we are all about excellence; in service, presentation, and of course, food and beverages. We want our guests to leave with a feeling of a special, one-of-a-kind experience in dining that you can’t find anywhere else. Juls is a destination in itself.” First off, the location affords itself a great view from all floors of the restaurant of the stocked pond where you might catch a glimpse of a fish or occasional turtle. The outside patio is decked out with heaters and a fireplace for cooler nights, rope lights, comfortable couches, and high top seating for more intimate meals. The front and center bar is the focal point of the main floor, surrounded by comfortable seating with the clean lines and stark artwork giving the venue a sleek Oriental fusion feel. For those pet lovers, there is even a pet friendly patio to the side, where your furred friends can join you and enjoy the sunshine. Once again Juls will be hosting Pets on the Patio, June 14th from 6-8pm, with a percentage of sales going directly to the SPCA of Smith County. Back to the reason for coming and staying for awhile…Juls can make you feel full and happy all the way from breakfast in the Café to dinner and drinks in the restaurant and lounge area. The Café has a life all its own: open Monday-Friday from 7am-5pm, and Saturday 8am-5pm. The Café is a little taste of home away from home. The menu includes all kinds of coffee drinks, teas, and their extraordinary smoothies. Smoothies are king in the café, including fresh fruit flavors, extraordinary smoothies (green leaf, V-18, Pure Bliss, The Good Earth, Bee Happy, and Everything Nice). Fresh fruit and vegetable juices include carrot/ginger/ apple, pineapple/spinach, celery, orange/ beet, pineapple, apple/ kale, lemon choices. You can order from all natural chicken pot pie, veggie wraps, burgers, freshly-made chef salads, sandwiches, and soups. You might not make it too far past the pastry display in the front case, with goodies like honey muffins, rocky road bars, and apricot croissants. Every Saturday, Juls teams with the Rose City Farmer’s Market, and the parking lot is bursting with homegrown fare, arts and crafts, music, colorful tents, and fresh food galore. “We promote farm to table options as much as we can,” explained Maness. “We love having the market here and to be able to help our local growers.” The market is open every Saturday from 8am-12 noon from April to November.
There’s lots of fun on the menu too, with open mic and comedy nights, with lots of live music in between. It’s a great spot beside the pond to take in some local talent almost every weekend the restaurant has a lineup. Sitting at the bar is a treat in itself, as the talented bartenders whip up specialty drinks and the action is intense. Hunter, a bartender for a year, says “We try to make everything here as much as possible, using fresh squeezed ingredients and syrups. We strive to give our guests a big city feel, pay attention to detail, and I’m proud to be a part of Juls.” The bar features all kinds of craft beers from True Vine, Deep Ellum, Revolver, Community, and Lakewood to name a few. Craft cocktails are served, including classic mai tais, rocky margaritas, and vodka mules. Martinis are a favorite, featuring green apple, lemon drop, and mango tango. Juls hosts Happy Hour Monday-Saturday 3-6pm, and all day Thursday. Dining comes in all forms and flavors from burgers, sandwiches, veggie wraps, and chicken BBQ. “The wok” section features sesame chicken, Mongolian chicken with Juls famous fried rice. Appetizers on the menu include chicken lettuce wraps, steamed edamame, pot stickers, spinach artichoke dip, fried green tomatoes, and a spicy tuna tower. “We have an extremely incredible grilled filet,” says Maness. Also well-known for flavor is their cedar plank salmon, Dr. Pepper BBQ glazed spare ribs, and even chicken and grits.
Kids are welcome too, with a menu including grilled salmon, chicken tenders, junior fried rice, and the kids all time favorite, grilled cheese. Desserts are fit to share with mouth-watering choices like red velvet cake, crème Brule, campfire s’mores, sweet potato torte, and strawberry parfait. Juls slogan “your party is ready for you” takes on a new meaning, as they are ready to cater any party from 50 to 500. Juls’ staff takes the time to visit with each party to see what works best, especially if you are hosting a party onsite. Juls Mezzanine room upstairs has a private entrance, with sliding glass doors overlooking the pond, and welcomes folks to decorate and provides cake service for a minimal charge. Catering is a full service affair, with private rooms, drop off, delivery, setups, and full bar setups, too. Catering packages include Asian and American entrees, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and even breakfast. For catering needs contact julscaters.com or (903)581-5857. Whether you are out about town and want to have breakfast, lunch, or dinner, enjoy some live music with a picturesque setting, be sure to think about visiting Juls! Reservations for larger parties are encouraged. Juls is located at 7212 Old Jacksonville Highway in south Tyler.
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Farmers Markets
event. In the case of ugly weather, this event will be canceled. Please stay tuned to their To post your Farmer’s Market or Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts “Pick Your Own” location, please send to for details, as well as cancellation notices, eguidemagazine@gmail.com. if needed. Paid adult admission gets you in the door and two beer tickets for True Vine’s Ongoing Every Saturday (8am-12 noon) current offerings. The first 200 adult guests Rose City Farmers Market will be held at will receive a True Vine beer glass. A portion 7212 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler, in the Juls “Pick Your Own” of all proceeds will go to a local non-profit. For Barron’s Blueberries features blueberries, Restaurant parking lot. This is a community more info go to www.truevinebrewing.com. celebration of locally grown fruits and vegeta- and pre-picked produce. They are located at bles, pastured meats and eggs, cheeses, honey, 16478 County Road 431, Lindale, TX 75771, Cooking Heart to Heart Cooking Classes locally roasted coffee, artisan bakers, specialty (903)882-6711. The Louis & Peaches Owen Heart Hospital foods, musicians, and artists. For more info Blueberry Hill Farms is located in Edom at (LPOHH) is teaming up with FRESH by call (903)484-6120 or go to facebook.com/ 10268 FM 314, (903)852-6175. This large Brookshire’s to bring heart-healthy cooking rosecityfarmersmarket. farm is great for all ages. Always call ahead for classes to our community. Cooking Heart to hours, and current supplies. They use natural Heart classes will be taught by Trinity Mother Ongoing Every Saturday (8am-1pm) growing practices. Frances executive chef, Joseph Kramer and Lindale Farmers Market will be held at LPOHH Registered Dietitian, Lauren Clark. the Picker’s Pavilion, 205 E. North St., Cook Peach Farm features peaches and Lindale. Fruits, vegetables, artisan wares, plums. They are located at CR 1714, Jackson- On the first Thursday of every month, classes will be offered in the lobby of the Louis & and more are featured each week. Everyville, (903)586-6255. Peaches Owen Heart Hospital at 10am. Classes thing is home grown, home made, and hand Echo Springs Blueberry Farm is located at will also be taught at FRESH on the third crafted by artisans, ranchers, and growers. 7235 FM 607, Brownsboro, (903)852-5277. Thursday of every month at 6pm. Classes For more info go to www.facebook.com/ Tyler Berry Farm is located at 9628 CR 429, are free. For more info go to www.tmfhc.org/ Lindale-Farmers-Market. care-treatment/heart/your-heart-health/nutriwest of US Highway 69, north of Tyler, East Texas State Fair Farmers Market, located just tion/cooking-heart-to-heart. Classes feature a (903)526-4440. at the Fair Grounds, 2112 W. Front Street, different theme each month. Tyler, is located under the large pavilion. They Moore Farms is located at 22142 CR 181, Bullard, (903)894-1030. Downtown Tyler Wine Swirl will be held are open Tuesdays and Saturdays 7am-1pm. Saturday, June 25th, 6-10pm. This hugely The East Texas State Fair Farmers Market is Events popular event in downtown Tyler lets patrons sourced from 100% local farmers who grow “enjoy samples of delectable wine and food” at every last bit of food they sell on their own Every Tuesday - “Keep It Local Tuesdays” this popular event celebrating the culinary arts land. This is a covered/open air market, with supports local restaurants by meeting and in Texas. Nearly 20 Texas wineries and restaulocal grown, fresh fruits, veggies, and flowers. eating at a different locally-owned restaurant rants will offer samples of their best wines and There are also crafters, homemade baked goods, every Tuesday evening, usually around 7pm. dishes during the evening. Attendees will be preserves, and fresh eggs. This farmer’s market This gathering is open to anyone. Check able to “swirl” throughout Downtown Tyler is located right behind the Rose Garden. their Facebook page for where they are from building to building, enjoying samples meeting each week at www.facebook.com/ Tyler Farmers Market is now open. Located as well as music and art.” Tickets are now on KeepItLocalTuesdays. in the parking lot of the Broadway Square sale at www.TylerWineSwirl.com or by calling Mall in Tyler, the Tyler Farmers Market is open Last Saturday of each Month - True Vine (903)593-6905. Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturdays 7am-2pm. Brewing Company in Tyler is hosting “Open “Kidgits Lil Chefs” will be held at Broadway Taps Night” Visit their beer factory 5-8pm Mineola Farmers Market is open May Square Mall in Tyler Saturday, June 18th, where they feature their current ales, as well as through July and is located at the Pavilion limited and experimental ales, plus local 1-3pm. This is open to kids of all ages. This West of the Depot on Front Street in Mineola. their Kidgits event is free to join. Just pre-registered, music and food. Bring your lawn chair and They are open every Saturday 7:30-11am. join the community in this fun event - support your child, then they are enrolled until they are 12 years old. You can pre-register Sadler’s Farmer’s Market is now open, located local. “Open Taps” is exclusively an outdoor at 101 S. Bonner in Jacksonville. Come meet the local farmers every Thursday at 5pm. For more info go to www.facebook.com/SadlersMarket. Fresh Jacksonville Tomatoes will be a highlight this month in honor of the Jacksonville Tomato Festival, Saturday, June 11th.
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NOW OPEN! The Grove, located at 3500 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler, (903)939-0209, Tyler, has recently opened and is a hit. “At our table, you will be right at home. Sit down for fresh recipes, made-from-scratch plate lunches, family style suppers, and bright Sunday brunches. “Our menu takes the best of healthy and mixes it with updated southern comfort.” The menu includes a daily Chef pasta special, Ribeye, Filets, Familystyle fried chicken, seafood, meatloaf, wood grilled Citrus Chicken, and much more. The Grove has live music, happy hour, Sunday brunch, and the perfect cast-iron cornbread - made-from-scratch. Annie Mae’s Soul Food Kitchen has closed. We hate to see this - the food was delicious! SmashBurger on Troup Hwy. has closed. They have consolidated with the S. Broadway location. Crawdaddy’s, located at 18950 Hwy. 155 S., in Flint is now under new management and they are back to the original owners. They have a new menu, new atmosphere, and live music most weekends. Their huge patio guarantees a great afternoon. Liang’s Chinese Restaurant has had a remodel and is now under new management. Their beautiful face lift and new menu promises a new beginning for this long-time Tyler restaurant. Located at 1828 ESE Loop 323 in Tyler, Liang’s new menu can be found at www.liangsrestaurants.com, (903)593-7883.
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at kidgits.simon.com. Local restaurants are encouraged to join in the culinary experience for the event where children can make their own food and drink creations. It is free to participate for the food vendors. June 14th (6-8pm) - Pooches on the PatioThis month’s Pooches on the Patio will be held at Juls, 7212 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler. Hosted by SPCA of East Texas, everyone and their four-legged friends are invited.
MUSIC: Catfish Steaks Every Tuesday: Darrin Morris 6:30-9:30 Shrimp Every Wednesday: Clayton Jones 6:30-10 Chicken Crawfish Sausage Every Thursday: Levi Kitchens 7-10 Oysters Every Friday Boom Boom Room Karaoke 7-11 Boudin Crab Tamales Live Music Lobster Burgers Every Saturdays Alligator June 4 - Blue Louie, 1-4 PoBoys Gumbo Beer June 11 - Dale Riley, 7-11 Etouffée June 18 - Black Ice, 7-11 Wine June 25 - Last Call Outlaws, 7-11
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Saturday, June 25 6-10pm Enjoy the great downtown vibe and enjoy samples from up to 20 Texas wineries and 20 area restaurants! Tickets on sale at www.TylerWineSwirl.com EGuideMagazine.com • 7
To Do
Ben Wheeler Welcomes New Merchants Ben Wheeler has a bunch of new merchants,
Kick off Summer:
and we are excited to see the new growth and prosperity return to America’s Favorite Little Town.
The Junebug Summer Fair & Festival
Studio on 279
By Barbara King Music, art, food…what a great way to kick off the summer season! Mark your calendars for the 4th annual Junebug Festival, scheduled for Saturday, June 18th in historic downtown Ben Wheeler. The main street (FM 279) will be jampacked with tons of things to do: from vendors, artisans and lots of free and live music throughout the day. “We are expecting thousands of people to join us,” said Sara Brisco, community organizer from The Forge restaurant in Ben Wheeler. The lineup includes live music, artisans, vendors, and lots of live demonstrations. You’ll find lots of free parking in the surrounding three-acre park around the Forge, and Brisco also recommends bringing lawn chairs to move around at your whim. It’s all about community, especially the connections between farmers and fresh produce, and a chance to meet local farmers and buy local fare. Artisans include Joe Pirog who will host a live clay corner, with demonstrations on the wheel and a “dirty hands” station for kids (and the kid in all of us). Participants will learn how to create their own clay pots or sculpt an animal out of clay. If clay is not your thing, you can stroll over to the “future artist’s station” where the little ones can color their own Junebug and have a chance to see the critters up close. Lisa Rush, a local artist will be there with her loom, showcasing leather and weaving techniques, and you might even be able to try your hand at the loom. This is a family fun environment, with face painting and henna for arms by Kerian Massey and her band of gypsies. “It will be a full day of activities from 11am to 11pm, and the chance to be part of the creative process, alongside local artisans who will guide you,” said Brisco. If you simply want to wander around, you can grab an ice cream or sorbet from Debs Double Barrel (or even an adult beverage from the Forge) and settle into one of the many park benches or picnic tables to listen to local musicians crooning their original songs. Some of those musicians are Jeff Gallagher (outlaw country), Jacob Ball (singer songwriter), Pink Velvet (interpretations for rebellion), Meredith Crawford & the Backhand Vand, Craig Wallace (blues), Scatterproof (new talent), and Whiskey Prophets (Americana). A sample of the vendors already committed to the day include Come Together Trading, (a member of the Fair Trade Federation
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designed to help people living and working in unfair conditions across the world with a marketplace for the beautiful products they produce) and Almost Classy, whimsical steampunk jewelry by Jessica Lisby. Other artists planning to attend are Cheryl Hicks, Lisa Rush, Joe Pirog, Cricket Taylor, Carolyn Ellis, Dennis Howard, Steve Willis, Kerian Massey, Melissa Loyd, Deb Wood, Tres Russell, Claudia Holland, Denise Cooper, Lauren Whitus, Sam Fontenot, Cindy Fuqua, Gale Mase, and Sylvia Morse. Historic Ben Wheeler, the busy art enclave located 25 minutes east of Tyler, (off of Highway 64 at 279) was the vision of Brooks Gremmels, who bought the land with the inspiration of building a thriving artists community and reviving the sense of community pride he remembered from his childhood. “This year’s activities jumpstart the upcoming Gristmill Mercado,” explained Brisco. “It will be open Canton’s ‘First Monday’ weekend in Ben Wheeler every Sundays throughout the summer through early fall as a farmer’s market specializing in fresh ‘farm to table’ organic produce and will continue to feature area artists, artisans, and musicians.” Local farms that will be represented at the Festival are Gopher Knoll Farms - Barbara Gosnell, Earthstead Farms - Rebecca Visconti, & Brandon Newbourne The Forge, a unique bistro with a rustic cedar bar will be the hub of the day, located in an old blacksmith’s shop in the coolest town in Texas. Highway 279 will be “crawling with fun,” Saturday, June 18th, so bring the kids, kick back, and enjoy some art and tunes in Ben Wheeler. For more information, visit them on Facebook at The Forge Bar and Grill or call (903)833-5970.
Studio on 279 is open, offering kid’s and adult art classes. Studio on 279 is located in what was known as the furniture restorer building or the “workshop” building on Hwy 279. With a BFA from the University of Houston in Graphic Communication in 1982, studio owner Thala Barentine concentrated study of art was in illustration. She says, “I have always loved to paint and believe painting should be fun. I have a basic technique to teach the fundamentals of producing a finished work of art to beginning and intermediate students. My classes are very affordable and are designed for students of nearly any age to come create the paintings they choose with individual instruction and in the time frame that best suits them. All supplies are furnished except for the cost of the canvas.” Studio on 279 will be sponsoring Plein Air Tours around the East Texas area where students can meet up to paint landscapes and sunsets. Everything will be furnished except the cost of the canvas, and no painting experience is necessary. Classes are typically 3 hours long and the cost is $5 per hour. Studio 279 is just north of downtown Ben Wheeler on Hwy. 279. You can contact them at dalan39@yahoo.com or you can call or text to (903)343-8321.
Steve Adams’ Graphic Art
Steve Adams’ Graphic Art has moved into the old “Scoots & Scoops” space. Holli Stamps, Executive Director of the Ben Wheeler Arts & Historic Foundation said, “We are so excited to welcome Steve and his family to the community, not only because they are great people, but because they bring a new talent and skill to Ben Wheeler that hasn’t been offered in the past.” Steve Adams stated, “Since the early 1900’s my family has been directly involved in commercial art creating hand lettered signs, monuments, art, and neon. My grandfather and his brother owned and operated the Oyler Brothers Sign & Monument Co. for over 50 years. The buildings still stands today in Paris, Texas. “I worked as a Graphic Artist for Whole Foods Market, in Highland Park, Texas and Santa Fe, New Mexico, then returned to East Texas to open and define the look and feel of FRESH by Brookshire’s for the first two years. As an independent artist, I have worked remotely as a contractor, producing digital and print ads, brochures, and other marketing collateral for Marketing Firms in Dallas and
Houston, and for some very impressive clients, worldwide. “We also look forward to regularly offering classes in hand lettering with brushes, and various other graphic arts related workshops, which would include ‘Professional Panel Jams,’ ‘Retail Signs and Merchandising,’ ‘DIY Business Branding,’ and ‘DIY Collateral Production for Guerrilla Marketing.’”
Lauren Whitus Photography
Lauren Whitus will be opening her studio this month in Ben Wheeler. She is a graduate of Sam Houston State University where she received her Bachelor Degree in Photography. Since her graduation she has worked for a couple of businesses, including Lifetouch Studios, and Brookshire’s Grocery Company as their Photographer and Events Specialist. Married with two children, after a short break to be a “Domestic Engineer,” Lauren has gotten back into her photography business, specializing in weddings, families, children, newborns, and nearly everything else.
Through the Looking Glass
From the owner Tamra Licha, “Through the Looking Glass is a little art shop that my family encouraged me to open. I say it’s an art studio but we do dabble in other things. My work includes hand painted tiles, wall murals, paintings, and resin art. I’m self taught and mostly work with alcohol inks, but lately I have been experimenting with resin. Through the Looking Glass also carries hand made hypertufa planters. This is my first adventure at having a working shop and I am loving it. Ben Wheeler is a small town but has a great atmosphere and I hope to be here for a long time.”
Homer P. Bodart’s
Dennis Livingston is opening “Homer P. Bodart’s,” a unique store that offers lodge, western and country home accents including bar stools, pub and domino tables, and many types of lighting for indoor and outdoor use. All of the inventory is custom-made mostly from recycled materials such as old farming equipment and barn wood. Homer P. Bodart’s also carries a good percentage of lost cost items that make great gifts like hat racks, metal framed mirrors, chimes, and bottle trees.
Mr. B’s Antiques
Also, opening this summer, will be Mr. B’s Antiques. This will be a classic antique store with unique and truly antique items not easily found just anywhere.
About Ben Wheeler
These merchants join Harrison & Son Knife Smith, Gum Creek Mercantile, The Forge, and Moore’s Store. Ben Wheeler is located along Hwy. 64 and FM 773 in southern Van Zandt County. For more info log on to benwheelertx.com.
32nd Annual Jacksonville Tomato Fest The 32nd Annual Tomato Fest will be held
include admission to all five nights of the shows along with additional perks such as priority seating, food, plus meet and greet with the performers. Liberty’s ManSaturday, June 11th in Downtown Jacksonville ager, Anne Payne adds, “We Texas at Commerce St. will only sell 84 of these Monday, June 6th, Dick Stone, Mayor of passes, so people need to Jacksonville will proclaim Jacksonville “Tomajump on them quick. These toville” for the week, and A Circle of Ten will all-access discounted VIP host Music Circle Monday. passes will sell out very quickly.” Family 1st Everything kicks off with a showing of will host the the movie “Spaceballs” at Liberty Hall on 2nd annual June 21st. Tickets are $7 each. All ages are Dodgeball welcome. This year’ s 5th Annual East Texas ComChallenge on June 22nd at 7pm at Rick’s on the Square, edy Festival will once again call Liberty Hall, June 6th and the Comedy Festival will have a Stand-up located at 103 E. Erwin St. in downtown Tyler, Showcase hosted by Paul Varghese of Dallas. 7th. home base as the majority of the events will Wednesday, $5 tickets will be on sale at the door. take place there. The Comedy Festival will run June 8th, CorJune 23rd at 7pm, Stand-up Comedy with nerstone Baptist 5 nights this year with something funny to do Chris Fairbanks and Friends will be at Liberty Church will host a Gospel Concert featuring each night. Hall. Tickets are $18. the band Cordsmith. June 24th at 7pm, a Improv comedy night There are VIP passes available for $70 that The Tomato Fest Murder Mystery Dinner will be on Thursday, June 9th at the Landmark Event Center. This dinner event will be catered by Traditions. This mysteries dinner is sponsored by Austin Bank of Jacksonville. The dress is summer casual and complimentary beer and wine will be provided by CJ’s Quick Stop. Advance tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, 526 E. Commerce or by calling (903)586-2217. Seating is limited. Also on Thursday, there will be a Farmer’s Market at Sadler’s, featuring, of course, fresh tomatoes and many other produce from local farmers. A Soccer Tournament will be held June 10th and 11th at the Tomato Bowl, and a Tennis Tournament will be held at the Jacksonville High School. Saturday June 11th, the 32nd Annual Tomato Fest begins at 9am. During the Saturday day-long festival, there will be a Tomato Eating Contest, Tomato Peeling Contest (peel tomato with your teeth), Salsa Contest, Best Home-Grown Tomato Contest, Tomato Shoot (kiddos learn safety of shooting a BB Gun and shooting tomatoes), Top Tomato Poster Contest (children 1-3 grade draw their top tomato), Health Screening, live entertainment, and Farmer’s Market. There will be over 200 vendors, plus a Got Talent Contest, Kids Zone, Antique Car Show, Motorcycle Show, and fried green tomatoes for sale. The most popular event of Tomato Fest is, of course, the tomatoes. People drive hours just to get Jacksonville tomatoes. The Tomato Eating Contest is fun as our local celebrities fight to be the champion tomato. Food Network “Glutton for Punishment” (Bob Blumer) wants to break six world records this year – one being a bowl of salsa and selected several towns that held a Tomato Festival. Jacksonville was awarded the location to break one of his six records. This took place during the June 2010 Tomato Fest on the steps of the famous Tomato Bowl (football stadium). “It was great – we had volunteers, tons of visitors, and in one day 2,672 lbs. of salsa was made with Jacksonville recorded in the Guinness World Record for making the Largest Bowl of Salsa. To date, we still hold the Guinness World record.” This year, Bob Blumer is wanting to try to break this world record again. Put on your dancing shoes for the 11th Annual Chili’s Street Dance and get ready to dance the night away or just pull up a chair and listen to the great music. The dance will take place at Chili’s, 1225 S. Jackson, and will kick-off at 7pm with entertainment provided by Ally Venable Band, Steve Carpenter and Reagan Johnson. Mark your calendars to come enjoy great food and music at Chili’s Street Dance, sponsored by Autry Design, Bill McRae Ford, Boogie Butt Productions, Chili’s, Oncor, Trinity Mother Frances Hospital-Jacksonville, and Wal-Mart. On Sunday, June 12th at 2pm there will be a Ski Show on Lake Jacksonville. For more information call (903)586-2217 or www.jacksonvilletexas.com.
5th Annual East Texas Comedy Festival
will be with “The Band” and “The Boys.” Tickets are $25. Finally, June 25th at 7pm, “Card 53” will present a funny and always enjoyable show (PG 13). Tickets are $12. And, the headline fun will be at 9pm with well-known and super funny guy Michael Winslow of “Police Academy” fame! Tickets are $30. A definite must-see fun time!
More Info
Liberty Hall is located in downtown Tyler at 103 E. Erwin St. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.libertytyler.com. Individual event tickets range from $15 to $35 depending on the show. Tickets are not guaranteed at the door.
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most often hear at the end of class are, first, “That was really fun!” usually followed by “It was harder than I expected!” But that comes from all sorts of people - total beginners, cross-fitters, runners, and yogis. Aerial yoga By Zairah Wooten is a different kind of physical exercise, and so it presents a learning curve and a new sort of I am not an avid yogi, but have taken my challenge for anyone who comes in for the first fair share of yoga classes. Needless to say, I time, or the fifteenth time (Beth grins). In yoga was ecstatic to finally try aerial yoga at FLY we really emphasize starting where you are, & LOVE Yoga Lounge, and I was even more excited to hear that the new lounge is located listening to your body, doing what feels right for you. There is a lot of permission to have around my neck of the woods, in Gresham, fun and plenty of modifications and variaTexas. tions to allow you to go easier or go harder in This concept was first most poses. (Aerial yoga is introduced to me by one of not recommended during my boot camp instructors. I pregnancy or for those with have seen her post pictures high blood pressure, heart of herself hanging upside disease, or glaucoma.) down and thought to myself, “Wow! That looks like a lot Zairah: What is the demoof fun, but will I be able to graphic of FLY & LOVE? hold myself like that and Beth: Anyone and everyone not fall flat on my face?” She is welcome! We have had kept reassuring me that it’s yogis from ages 3 to late not as bad as I think and I 70s, and everyone seems to should give it a shot. Finally, enjoy it. Even though most I mustered up the courage of our attendance is female, and decided to try it for the men are always welcome, first time. too. Beth Pearson, owner and instructor at Fly & Love, Zairah: What made you welcomed me to the lounge, decide to bring aerial yoga and as soon as I stepped in, to Tyler? the vibrant colors and decoBeth: At the end of last rations put me into summer, I had the instant calm and opportunity to relaxation. Beth work with Anna has over thirteen Carsons, owner of years of teaching Mangos Dancyoga under her esport on East belt, so immediErwin St., and ately, I knew I was Megan Hutchings, in good hands. founder of Tyler With a bit of time Sky Dance, as they before class, I was were preparing able to wander to bring aerial around and visit acrobatics arts to with Beth. Tyler. We felt that an aerial yoga Zairah: So, is aerial program would be yoga a fairly new a good compleconcept? ment to the Sky Beth: Aerial yoga Dance program, has emerged fairly both as a prepararecently from the tory practice for surge in popularity building up to the during the 1990’s more challenging and early 2000’s, of work of aerial arts, both Western yoga and as an accesand Cirque du sible alternative Soleil-style aerial for those who arts. Combining might not be the ancient pracas comfortable tice of yoga with working high off aerial acrobatics the ground. The dance is a new aerial yoga classes concept within the at Mangos began last decade. October 1st, Zairah: Can you 2015, and were so briefly explain how well-received that aerial yoga works? it quickly became obvious we Beth: Aerial yoga needed a desiguses a fabric nated studio to hammock as a meet the demand prop to support for these unique the body in tradiclasses. tional yoga poses, as well as variations on poses influenced by Zairah: What is the main goal you hope to Pilates, dance, and aerial acrobatics. The achieve when teaching aerial yoga? hammock provides opportunities to suspend Beth: Our aerial yoga classes offer a safe the body, creating space and decompression approach for anyone to build strength, which are beneficial for the spine and other increase flexibility, improve balance, and joints. The support provided by the hammock relieve stress. Additionally, because the aerial allows deep, controlled stretching without aspect is a lot of fun, we value the chance to strain and also creates resistance which builds spread joy and encourage people to lighten upper body and core strength. up and connect with their child-like spirits. Through the traditional yoga approach, Zairah: Do you have to be in good, physical we also become more aware of our bodies, shape to be able to take a class? and emotional states of being more Beth: I would say, “Do you need to be in good, minds, sensitive to our experiences, hopefully more physical shape to go to a gym?” Our aerial compassionate to ourselves, as well as more yoga classes will hopefully help you get into compassionate about the world around us. better physical shape, so there is really no Zairah: What are some differences between expectation that you start off anywhere other regular yoga and aerial yoga? Some than exactly where you are. The comments I
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similarities? Beth: The original purpose of traditional yoga, as practiced by the ancient yogis, is to quiet the mind and become aware of our deepest nature. While modern, western yoga doesn’t always look like that, many of us try, in our various styles - be it vinyasa, restorative, hot yoga, aerial yoga - to bring some of that listening, some of that consciousness, to the “yoga” we share. From a physical standpoint, aerial yoga is similar to regular yoga in many of its postures and terminology. Obvious differences would be in the use of the hammock as a unique prop for supporting familiar poses and introducing certain variations like inversions that are not accessible otherwise. It is worth mentioning too, that not all styles of aerial yoga are the same. Some styles tend more toward the acrobatic, dance, and aerial arts side, while some styles stay more closely connected to traditional yoga asana and philosophy. I chose to study with and become certified through Unnata Aerial Yoga, because of their credibility within the discipline as being very much rooted in “authentic yoga,” with a holistic, mind/body/spirit approach. Unnata Aerial Yoga teacher training is an intense and comprehensive program that is only available to teachers who are already certified as traditional yoga teachers. Zairah: Some of the poses were quite intimidating. How do you encourage people to step out of their comfort zone? Beth: Humor. Permission to not do it. Baby steps. Emphasis on safety. Developing trust. Providing opportunities for success. Keeping it light-hearted. Encouraging camaraderie among the participants. Zairah: I see that FLY & LOVE Yoga Lounge isn’t just a yoga studio. What all do you offer? Beth: We are loosely a three-part venue. One part is our classes - primarily aerial yoga, but we also offer other styles of yoga, and we hope to add classes like hooping, Tai Chi, and belly dance to our schedule, if the interest is there. Another aspect of FLY & LOVE is our lounge space. We are a simple coffee shop with free Wi-Fi and a one-wall version of the Come Together fair trade store. We sell locally pressed, organic juice and Kombucha from Balance Juicery out of Mabank. We have a massage therapist, an esthetician and a holistic wellness practitioner on-site. And, finally, we are an event center. Not only do we offer private aerial yoga classes and parties, but we also host workshops and events for elevating the body, mind, and creative spirit. In the past month, we have presented mindfulness meditation, an introduction to hooping, kirtan (chanting), and an open mic night for music and spoken word. Coming up in the next few weeks, we will host a belly dancing class, a workshop using yoga techniques to address PTSD and trauma, and a BYOB craft night. FLY & LOVE Yoga Lounge is an eclectic space, created with the intention to foster wellness, inspiration and a deeper sense of community among like-spirited individuals. My overall experience with aerial yoga at FLY & LOVE Yoga Lounge was terrific. I was able to find my Zen all the while getting a good core workout in. I am a personal witness to aerial yoga accommodating to people of all ages and sizes, so I highly encourage those who are hesitant to give it a shot and know that you will be in good hands with Beth and the rest of the staff.
June 18th - Climb Out of the Darkness: Tyler Hike - The event is free and is a fundraiser for Postpartum Progress. All are welcome. This will be held at Rose Rudman Park starting at 10am. Postpartum Progress’ Climb Out of the Darkness™ is the world’s largest event raising adventure, awareness of maternal mental illnesses like Other Runs bound to make postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety June 11th - East Texas Wicked Wine Run competitors and OCD, postpartum PTSD, postpartum Run Wicked, Drink Wine, Rock Out! Choose psychosis, postpartum bipolar disorder, and get “down and Your Race: 5K Wine Run with celebratory dirty,” sign up pregnancy depression, and anxiety. Climb Out wine at the finish or 1K Tasting Walk with for the Stars is held on or near the longest day of the year four wine tasting stops along the route…or & Scars Mud annually to help shine the most light on periBOTH! No wine snobs allowed! Wear your Run happening Saturday, June 25th at Rabnatal mood and anxiety disorders. The event bit Creek Offroad Park, 1217 Post Oak Rd. in most wicked fun costumes, funky hats, and features mothers and others across the globe masquerade masks, and bring your blankets Kilgore.. joining together to climb mountains and hike to lay out and listen to great music, enjoy a Cindy Morris, Chamber President said, trails to represent their symbolic rise out of the wine tasting, take a tour, or kick back as the “Rabbit Creek offers a natural terrain course darkness of maternal mental illness and into sun sets on this picturesque venue. Stay, play, the light of hope and recovery. Funds raised that will feature 10-plus obstacles.” The 5K/10K run begins at 8am with regis- and rock out with a live band, food trucks support the 501c3 organization Postpartum tration starting at 7am. Competitors will range and more wine from award winning vineyards Progress, postpartumprogress.org. and wineries. This will take place at Los Pinos from weekend warriors to seasoned athletes. To list your events here, send info to Ranch Vineyards, 658 CR 1334, Pittsburg, The registration fee ranges from $35 for early sign-ups to $65 for race day sign-up. The Texas 75686, wickedwinerun.com. EGuideMagazine@gmail.com
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Salvation From Sundown: Being Seen AND Heard By Johnny Griffith One particular Friday evening last summer, I was at the T-Bone Walker Blues Festival in Longview. My band had played earlier that evening and I was relaxing inside after hearing a couple of the other bands and hanging out with my family. One of the acts I had the chance to listen to brought a young guitarist on stage to jam with them on a song. It is always fun to watch young kids getting their feet wet in front of a crowd, and this kid didn’t seem to be intimidated by the experience. An hour or so later I noticed my son is hanging out with the young guitar player I had just watched. So I walked over and learned that they knew each other from school. As I interacted with the group that was standing around them, a couple of things became apparent: first, they were all musicians, and secondly, confidence in their abilities wasn’t something they were lacking. As I was introduced to the group by one of the other kids, it was pointed out that one of the boys was “one of the most-best drummers you’ll ever hear.” The guitarist ended up being Reece Malone, and the drummer was J.D. Beck. Later that weekend I watched in amazement as this 11 year old drummer would get on stage with Texas blues legend Lance Lopez and absolutely nail a cover of Led Zepplin’s “The Ocean,” which is not a song for the faint of heart or those lacking the chops to pull it off. I’ve been around good-to-great musicians most of my life, and as such, I’m not easily impressed, nor do I throw around compliments lightly, but I had to laugh as I remembered the earlier assertion that he truly was “one of the most-best drummers you’ll ever hear.” Fast forward 2 years and that group of young musicians has come together to form the sensational blues rock band “Salvation From Sundown.” The line-up is comprised of Kelsi Kee on vocals, Reece Malone and Spencer singer guitars, Cardis Wilkinson on the bass, and the aforementioned JD Beck on drums. While the oldest member of the band is only 13, I can say, after seeing them live a few times now, that their age is not indicative of their maturity and presence on stage, nor the mastery of their respective instruments. There are few bands that would enjoy having to follow these guys on stage, based on the way they not only capture the audience with the novelty of their age, but also hold them with the skill of their performance. Anyone after them would be almost anti-climactic. The appeal of this band is not qualified by how old they are for what they are doing. This band is good for any group of five musicians, at ANY age. If you were to walk into the room while they are playing, not looking at the stage, what you’d hear is a tight band that could hold
their own with most bands you’d hear on any given weekend. Their musical selections are not lightweight either. From Zepplin, to Stevie Wonder, to Bad Company, and everything in between along with a smattering of originals thrown in, Salvation From Sundown (SFS) isn’t afraid of soaring vocals, complex rhythms, or blistering guitar solos. As it turns out, that first performance I caught with JD Beck sitting in with Lance Lopez was no random pairing. A friend of Reese Malone’s parents, Lance has been involved with the kids from SFS as a mentor and an integral part of their success. All the time, sharing the knowledge and experiences gained from his own journey as a young guitar prodigy himself to Texas blues phenom. In fact Reece and Spencer had both entered and won the T-Bone Walker Jr. Showcase last summer at the festival and Reece got to play in front of a packed out crowd with Lance that Saturday night. It was the first time that JD, Reece, and Spencer would play together, and it was just a prelude of things to come. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing SFS and Lance to get to know these guys a little better. EGuide: How did you all meet? SFS: We all met through music, mostly through different open jams hosted by Lance Lopez and through social media. EGuide: When did the idea of forming a band get broached? SFS: The Malone’s were having a Christmas party and had gotten all of us together to perform and it grew from there. They knew we were all talented individually on our instruments and thought it would be a cool idea for us to get together. After we had played our first song at our first practice with Lance, we were hooked! EGuide: How often do you get to practice as a group? SFS: Our distance apart makes practice a bit challenging. Spencer, JD, and Kelsi are from the Dallas area, Reece is from Longview, and Cardis is across the border in Louisiana, so we are separated by about 200 miles. We get together a couple times a month usually, but also get in extra rehearsals when we can. EGuide: How about the name? Don’t I recall that being a Lance Lopez song, and do you ever cover it in a show? SFS: The name was selected to honor Lance as our mentor and producer. You’re right, it is one of his album and song titles, and we are currently working to add the song to our set list. EGuide: What has been your biggest challenge early on in trying to get gigs and how have you overcome that? SFS: Really, our biggest challenge has been the distance between us geographically but our parents have been dedicated to giving us this opportunity so with practice on our part and sacrifice on our family’s parts, we’ve been able to succeed so far. We couldn’t do any of this
without their support and the mentorship of Lance. EGuide: What has been your favorite gig so far? SFS: We’ve enjoyed every opportunity we’ve had, but our favorite gig so far has been getting to play the Dallas International Guitar Festival (DIGF). We were invited by Jimmy Wallace to kick off the Saturday night All Star Jam. EGuide: That’s a huge annual event and a great opportunity! Outside of getting to perform on stage at the DIGF, what was your favorite part of the event? SFS: We enjoyed the entire experience, but one of the biggest highlights had to be getting a band endorsement from Ernie Ball. EGuide: What’s the next big thing for Salvation From Sundown? SFS: Our next big event is opening for Eric Gales and the Guitar Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas, on June 5th. We’ll have more summer dates to be announced on our Facebook page. EGuide: Lance (LL), how did you first hear of these incredibly talented musicians, and what were your initial thoughts? LL: I had worked with Reece as a guitar student for quite some time and am very close friends with his parents. His dad would bring him to my Blues Jams in Dallas once he was at the point to start performing live. JD’s parents also brought him to one of my jams and introduced me to Spencer as well. Once Cardis and Kelsi came into the picture they called me to help them with a rehearsal at JD’s family’s house. I knew immediately that these children were very special, super talented, and very blessed with the gift of music. They had all the makings of a great band if we could properly hone it. EGuide: How did that translate into an opportunity to mentor them? LL: My dear friend David Malone told me he was bringing all of the kids together to form a band and he reached out to me to help put it together and produce them. Jamie Malone asked me if I could help all of the kids prepare for a set of music for them to perform at a Christmas party the Malone’s were throwing, and my band was already going to be there to play. After that event, more shows started happening and things began to get more serious. We began rehearsing regularly, and I began selecting songs for them. I also spent
time assessing the strengths of each one of the kids and how each one of their roles impacted the band as a whole. The best thing about working with them is [that] they all understand that hard work pays off. They have put that hard work into learning their instruments and now they are putting it into their band. EGuide: How has this opportunity impacted you personally, and has it made you an even better musician? LL: I’m just glad I’m able to be a positive influence and help the kids be the best they can be. I’m grateful to be a part of their lives, because it helps me to help them. Teaching music or an aspect thereof, whether it be lessons or helping each one of the musicians in SFS individually, always keeps you on your toes and makes you stay on top of your game. EGuide: As a successful musician yourself who has been in the business for decades, how fulfilling is it knowing that you get to impart those years of experience, learning at the school of trial and error, onto a group of young musicians who seem to be willing to soak up every bit of musical knowledge they can get their hands on? LL: Absolutely! My path to becoming a world class musician was not an easy one. If there are things I can protect these kids from as far as this business is concerned, you better believe I will. As I said before, it’s about being a positive influence and saving them from mistakes that so many musicians make. I’m so grateful to also work very closely with their parents. It is great to see them have so much support and encouragement. With proper guidance and positive support from friends and families, these kids have a great future ahead! I’d have to enthusiastically agree with Lance on that assertion. With the prodigious talent, successful work-ethic, and amazing support system in place with their family, and ace-in-the-hole, Lance Lopez, we’ll be seeing AND hearing Salvation From Sundown for many years to come. Salvation From Sundown on the web: • www.facebook.com/salvationfromsundown
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T-Bone Walker Blues Fest is a twoday music festival featuring nationally known performers as well as regional and local groups. The festival will take place June 3rd-4th at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center in Longview. Headlining the 11th annual event will be three-time Grammy winner and visionary roots-music storyteller Keb’ Mo’, whose recent album “BLUESAmericana” was awarded the Blues Music Association’s Best Contemporary Blues Album of 2015. Keb’ Mo’ backed by his three-piece band, will cap the Friday night program. Opening for Keb’ Mo’ on Friday night will be Toronto, Ontario, blues guitarist, singer, music historian Danny Marks. Marks may be known to local blues fans as the host of acclaimed documentary series “Cities in Blue” that featured stories of numerous blues musicians, including many from Texas. A fan favorite from last year’s festival, The Eric Gales Band, will be returning this year for both Friday and Saturday night performances. Artists new to the festival this year are: Roy Gaines and His Orchestra Tuxedo Blues, Andrew “Junior Boy” Jones with Kerrie Lepai, Gary “Whitey Johnson” Nicholson, Edwin Holt’s Red Clay Roadhouse, Miss Marcy & Her Texas SugarDaddy’s, and Robin and The Mystics. A number of artists that played the festival during its years in Linden, prior to 2014 when it moved to Longview, will be returning this year. They are: Mel Davis & the Blues Specialists, A. J. and the Two Tone Blues Band, Rafael Espinoza Band, and Big Gus and Swampadelic. Other returning artists will be Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Buddy Flett, Matthew Davidson Band, the Ally Venable Band, and Jimmy Wallace and the Stratoblasters. The T-Bone Walker Blues Fest is named for the iconic musician Aaron Thibeaux Walker, who was born in 1910 near Linden, Texas, and was a transformational figure in blues and rock music development. He is a member of both the Blues Hall of Fame and the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.
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Guest artists will perform on two stages: the Indoor Stage in the Convention Center, and the Outdoor Stage adjacent to the Convention Center building.
Friday June 3rd
Inside Stage (Doors open at 4pm) • 5pm - Special Screening of “Cities In Blue: T-Bone Walker” • 6:15pm - Christone Ingram • 7:30pm - Gary “Whitey Johnson” Nicholson
11pm - Eric Gales
Saturday, June 4
Inside Stage (Doors open at 10am) • 2:15pm - Robin and The Mystics • 3:45pm - Miss Marcy and Her Texas SugarDaddies • 5:30pm - The Pleasant Hill Quilting Group • 6:30pm - Edwin Holt’s Red Clay Roadhouse • 8pm - Eric Gales • 9:30pm - Roy Gaines and Tuxedo Blues • 11pm - Jimmy Wallace and the 2nd Annual T-Bone Walker Jam Outside Stage (Gates open at 1pm) • 2pm - Big Gus Samuelson • 3:30pm - A. J. and the Two Tone Blues Band • 5pm - Matthew Davidson • 6:30pm - Ally Venable Band • 7:45pm - Rafael Espinosa • 9:15pm - Gary “Whitey Johnson” Nicholson • 10:45pm - Danny Marks
Car & Cycle Show
Also this year, a Car and Cycle Show featuring Coupes, Chrome, Hot Rods, Sport Cars, Motorcycles, and Pickups from all over Eastern Texas and Western Louisiana will be held Saturday, June 4th, 2-6pm. Start your engines and come join the fun. All Car Clubs are welcome. Awards will be at 5:30pm at the outdoor stage.
Autographed Guitar Auction
Sign up for your chance for a guitar signed by all the T-Bone Walker Festival performers! This Silent Auction includes several guitars which will be available to bid on during the auction. Guitars will be available to view in the Lobby of the venue both days of the festival.
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Tickets range from $10 to $100 for single day or a two-day pass. Festival venue gate hours are 4pm- 12 midnight on Friday for Photos by Johnny Griffith both stages. Saturday, the Indoor Stage doors open at 10am for the Junior Showcase. Venue will be cleared prior to doors opening for ticket holders at 1pm. Outdoor gates open at 4pm on Friday and 1pm on Saturday. Tickets will be sold the day of the event, however, since indoor seating is limited, it is expected to sell out prior to the event. If sold out, that information will be posted www. tbonewalkerbluesfest.com, and www.facebook. com/T-Bone-Walker-Blues-Fest-Inc. The festival will be held at Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd., Longview, TX 75604, (903)237-1230, rain or shine. More info is available at www.tbonewalkerbluesfest.com. The T-Bone Walker Blues Festival is a fundraiser for the non-profit corporation whose mission is to showcase contemporary blues musicians and promote a strong future for ‘The Blues’ genre.
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EGuideMagazine.com GigGuide Wednesday, June 1st The Back Porch, Kilgore – BlakboX, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Open Mic, 6-10 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Coach’s & Cowboy’s –Dallas Moore, 8-12 Cork – Dustin Becker, 6-9 Dakotas Chop House – Daniel Rocha, 8-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace & T.D. Wilt, 6-10 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Johnny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Brother Sister, 7-11 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggerys, 7-10
Thursday, June 2nd The Back Porch, Kilgore – Sam & Mel, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Levi Kitchens, 6-9 Chris & Sam’s – Kid Icarus, 8-12 Dakotas Chop House – Jaden Farnsworth, 8-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Joe Savage, 7-10 Fresh – Karaoke, 6-9 Garage Bar – Open Mic, 6-10 Halfmoon Grill – DJ Rufus, 8-12 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Tiffani Watkins, 8-11 Potpourri House – Todd Rinlee, 6-9 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 Ricks – Fortag, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Friends, 7-10 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Villagio – Chance Pena, 7-10
Friday, June 3rd 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Bobby-O & The Mojo, 8-12 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 7-11 Clicks Live – Red Sun Rising, Bibeau, 8-12 Coach’s & Cowboy’s – Casey Donahew, 8-12 Dakotas Chop House – Tuxedo Cats, 8-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – James Cook, 7-10 The Foundry – Live Music, 6-9 Fresh – Texas Rebellion, 6-9 Garage Bar – The Blind Pursuit, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – DJ Aris, 8-11 Lake Palestine Resort – David Allen, 6-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Kris Gordon, 8-12 Paradise Harbor, Hawkins – Karaoke, 8-12 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6-9 Purple Pig – Live Music, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Workin on It, 8-12 Rick’s – Fortag, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Senor Gringo, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Justin Dean, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 T-Bone Walker Blues Fest: Indoor Stage: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, 6-7 Gary “Whitey Johnson” Nicholson, 7:30-8:30 Danny Marks, 9-10:15 Keb’ Mo’, 10:45-12 Outdoor Stage: Buddy Flett, 6:30-7:30 Mel Davis & the Blues Specialists, 7:45-9 Andrew “Jr. Boy” Jones, 9:15-10:45 Eric Gales, 11-12 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12
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Dakotas Chop House – The Magills, 8-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace, 3-5, Heather Little, 7-10 The Foundry – Jeff Childress, 8-11 Fresh – Texas Soul Shakers, 6-9 The Garage Bar – Austin Layne, 10-1 Juls – DJ, 7-10 Lake Palestine Resort – Kid Icarus, 6-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Wesley Pruitt, 9-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Parker Heights, 8-12 Rick’s – Fortag, 9-1 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Ken Murray, 12-3 Stone Country, Lindale – Justin Dean, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 T-Bone Walker Blues Fest: Indoor Stage: Robin and the Mystics, 2:15-3:15 Miss Marcy and Her Texas Sugar Daddies, 3:45-4:45 The Pleasant Hill Quilting Group, 5:15-6 Edwin Holt’s Red Clay Roadhouse , 6:30-7:45 Eric Gales Band, 8-9 Roy Gaines and His Orchestra “Tuxedo Blues,” 9:30-10:45 Jimmy Wallace and the 2nd Annual T-Bone Walker Jam, 11-12 Outdoor stage: Big Gus Samuelson and Swampadelic, 2-3 A.J and the Two Tone Blues Band, 3:15-4:30 Matthew Davidson, 5-6:15 Ally Venable Band, 6:40-7:40 Rafael Espinosa, 8-9:10 Gary “Whitey Johnson” Nicholson, 9:30-10:45 Danny Marks, 11-12 Where’s Rufus - DJ, 9-1 XLN – The Spills, 9-1 Yamato – Ramoth Gilead, 9-12
Sunday, June 5th Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 6-10 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 12-3 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tommy & The Acoustics, 7-10 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm XLN – The Blacksmiths, 9-12
Monday, June 6th The 10 Spot, Jacksonville – Open Mic, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish – Darrin Morris, 7-10 Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 6:30-9:30
Tuesday, June 7th Coach’s & Cowboy’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 6-9 FD’s Grill House – Eric Moseley Duo, 7-10 The Foundry – Open Mic, 6-9 MoJoes Coffee Café, Henderson – Open Mic, 7-10 The Shed, Edom – Pickin & Grinin, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Open Mic, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker & Chris Oliver, 6-8:30 Summerfields Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12
Wednesday, June 8th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Jeremy Peyton, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Open Mic, 6-10 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Cork – Dustin Becker, 6-9 Dakotas Chop House – Daniel Rocha, 8-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace & T.D. Wilt, 6-10 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Johnny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11
Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Steve Carpenter, 7-11 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggerys, 7-10
Vintage Edom – Steve Fuqua, 12-3 XLN – Live Music, 9-1 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-12 Whitehouse City Park, Rock the Park – Thursday, June 9th Jet Black Jade, Bibeau, Sewerville, The Back Porch, Kilgore – Kid Icarus, 7-10 Doubleshot, 12-4 Circle M Crawfish – Levi Kitchens, 6-9 Yamato – Ramoth Gilead, 9-1 Dakotas Chop House – Levi Kitchen, 8-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Jonnah Liddell, Sunday, June 12th Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 6-10 7-10 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Fresh – Karaoke, 6-9 Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 12-3 Garage Bar – Open Mic, 6-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tommy & The Halfmoon Grill – DJ LL, 8-12 Acoustics, 7-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Red Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Shahan, 8-11 Potpourri House – Todd Rinlee, 6-9 Monday, June 13th Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 The 10 Spot, Jacksonville –Open Mic, 6-9 Ricks – Texas Country, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Friends, Circle M Crawfish – Darrin Morris, 7-10 Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 6:30-9:30 7-10 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Tuesday, June 14th Three Z – Eric Moseley Duo, 7-10 Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 6-9 The Foundry – Open Mic, 6-9 Friday, June 10th MoJoes Coffee Café, Henderson – Open 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 Mic, 7-10 The Back Porch, Kilgore – The Voodudes, The Shed, Edom – Pickin & Grinin, 6-9 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Open Mic, 8-12 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 7-11 Click’s Live – Soloman Skies Band, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker & Chris Oliver, 6-8:30 Dakotas Chop House – Paul Shafer, 8-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Jackie Darlene, Summerfields Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 7-10 Fresh – Tyler Dudley, 6-9 Wednesday, June 15th Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Bo Brumble, The Grove - The Magills, 7-10 Holly Tree Country Club – Clay Thrash, 6-9 Circle7-10 M Crawfish – Open Mic, 6-10 Lago Del Pino – DJ Aris, 8-12 Cork – Dustin Becker, 6-9 Lake Palestine Resort – Buddy Varnell, Dakotas Chop House – Daniel Rocha, 7-10 6-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace & Love & War, Lindale – Trae Hubrel & The T.D. Wilt, 6-10 Tameless, Sam Riggs, 8-12 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Johnny Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Pushwater, Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Devin Leigh, 9-12 8-11 Paradise Harbor, Hawkins – Karaoke, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggerys, 7-10 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6-9 Where’s Rufus – Cody Wayne, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Texas Rebellion, 8-12 Rick’s – Live Music, 8-12 Thursday, June 16th Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Jen, 7-10 Stanley’s BBQ – Dylan Stewart & The Eulo- Circle M Crawfish – Levi Kitchens, 6-9 gists, 8-12 Dakotas Chop House – George Faber, 8-11 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Clint Alford, Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – 7-10 Marcus Casburn, 6-9 The Foundry – Andrew James, 7-10 Where’s Rufus –Karaoke, 8-12 Fresh – Karaoke, 6-9 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Garage Bar – Open Mic, 6-10 Half Moon Grill – DJ LL, 8-12 Saturday, June 11th Juls – Open Mic, 8-12 9 Muses – A Vow To Vanquish,A call To Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – 8 Ball Aitkin, Remembrance, 9-12 8-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Johnny & The Potpourri House – Todd Rinlee, 6-9 Nightcrawlers, 9-1 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 Click’s Live – Into The West, 9-12 Reo Palm Isle, Longview – Uncle Lucius, Circle M Crawfish – Dale Riley, 7-10 8-12 Coach’s & Cowboy’s – Chris Wayne Band, Ricks – Texas Country, 8-12 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Friends, Crawfish Barn, Mt. Selman – Austin Layne, 7-10 6-9 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Dakotas Chop House – Clay Thrash, 8-11 Villagio – Eric Moseley Duo, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace, Friday, June 17th 3-5, Jr. Clark, 7-10 Fresh – The Haggertys, 6-9 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 Half Moon Grill – Austin English, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Chris Colston, Juls – DJ, 7-10 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Live Music, 8-12 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 7-11 Lake Palestine Resort – Grant Cook, 6-10 Dakotas Chop House – Dustin Becker, Liberty Hall – Edwin Holt, 8-11 8-11 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Bronco Jr., 7-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Kaitlin Butts, Fresh – Ramoth Gilead, 6-9 Parker McCollum, 9-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6-9 Halfmoon Grill – Live Music, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Old Omen, 8-12 Juls – DJ, 7-10 Rick’s – Live Music, 9-1 Lago Del Pino – DJ Aris, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Ken Lake Palestine Resort – Sid Cox, 6-10 Murray, 12-3 Love & War, Lindale – Cody Wayne Band, Charlie Robison, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Marcus Casburn, 6-9
Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Jesse Jennings, 8-12 Paradise Harbor, Hawkins – Karaoke, 8-12 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Kid Icarus, 8-12 Rick’s – Live Music, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Edwin Holt’s Red Clay Roadhouse Band, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12
Saturday, June 18th 9 Muses – Breaktime For Francis, 9-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Darrin Morris Band, 8-12 Breakers – Kid Icarus, 8-10 Circle M Crawfish – Black- Ice, 7-11 Click’s Live – 3rd Dilemma, Volk, 9-1 Cork – Lauren Alexander, 7-10 Dakotas Chop House – Nightwork Jazz, 8-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – June Bug Fest., 7-10 Fresh – Better Days Review, 6-9 Garage Bar – The Blind Pursuit, 9-1 Halfmoon Grill – Live Music, 9-1 Lake Palestine Resort – 315 South, 6-10 Love & War, Lindale – Zane Williams, 9-1 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Chris Colston, 9-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – The Tuxedo Cats, 9-1 Rick’s – Live Music, 9-1 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ & Ken Murray, 12-3, Paul Shafer, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Live Music, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Vintage Edom – Michael Gonzalez, 12-3 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 XLN – Jason Herrin Band, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 9-1
Sunday, June 19th Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 8-12 Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 12-3 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tommy & The Acoustics, 7-10 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm XLN – The Blacksmiths, 9-12
Monday, June 20th The 10 Spot, Jacksonville – Open Mic, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish – Darrin Morris, 7-10 The Foundry – Trey Dexter, 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 6:30-9:30
Tuesday, June 21st Coach’s & Cowboy’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 6-9 The Foundry – Open Mic, 6-9 MoJoes Coffee Café, Henderson – Open Mic, 7-10 The Shed, Edom – Pickin & Grinin, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Open Mic, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker & Chris Oliver, 6-8:30 Summerfields Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12
Wednesday, June 22nd The Back Porch, Kilgore – Daniel Smalley, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Open Mic, 6-10 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Coach’s & Cowboy’s – Johnny Cooper, 8-12 Cork – Dustin Becker, 6-9 Dakotas Chop House – Daniel Rocha, 8-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace & T.D. Wilt, 6-10 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Johnny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Doug Kent,
7-11 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggerys, 7-10
Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Jason James, 8-12 Paradise Harbor, Hawkins – Karaoke, 8-12 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6-9 Purple Pig – Live Music, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – King Richard & The Bayou Boys, 8-12 Rick’s – Live Music, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Colin Lake, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Casey Martin, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12
Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Ken Johnny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 Murray, 12-3 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Nathan Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Bonnes, 7-11 Thursday, June 23rd Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggerys, 7-10 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Doug Kent, Vintage Edom – Eric Moseley Duo, 12-3 7-10 Thursday, June 30th Where’s Rufus - DJ, 9-1 Back The Blue Music Fest – Casey XLN – Tyler Lenius Band, 9-1 The Back Porch, Kilgore – 2nd Child, Rivers, Thomas Lynn Wade, Todd Yamato – Paul Shafer, 8-12 7-10 Freeman, King Richard & The Circle M Crawfish – Levi Kitchens, 6-9 Sunday, June 26th Bayou Boys, Proven Justice, Bob Chris & Sam’s – Clint Alford, 8-11 Maldin, 6:30pm Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 6-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Vanessa Circle M Crawfish – Levi Kitchens, 6-9 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Bussey, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Blacktop Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 12-3 The Foundry – Open Mic, 6-9 Gypsy, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tommy & Fresh – Karaoke, 6-9 The Foundry – Live Acoustic, 6-9 The Acoustics, 7-10 Fresh – Karaoke, 6-9 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Garage Bar – Open Mic, 6-10 Halfmoon Grill – DJ LL, 8-12 Garage Bar – Open Mic, 6-10 Monday, June 27th Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Doug Halfmoon Grill – DJ LL, 8-12 Kent, 8-11 The 10 Spot, Jacksonville – Open Mic, Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Clint Saturday, June 25th 6-9 Alford, 8-11 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Lady Chazz & Circle M Crawfish – Darrin Morris, 7-10 Ricks – Texas Country, 8-12 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 The Tramps, 9-1 Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, Ricks – Texas Country, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Breakers – Kid Icarus, 8-10 6:30-9:30 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Friends, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Last Call Outlaws, Friends, 7-10 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 7-11 Tuesday, June 28th Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Click’s Live – Sanctum Solaris, 9-1 Coach’s & Cowboy’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Villagio – The Magills, 7-10 Crawfish Barn, Mt. Selman – Steve Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 6-9 Carpenter, 6-9 Friday, June 24th The Foundry – Open Mic, 6-9 Dakotas Chop House – Clint Alford, 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 MoJoes Coffee Café, Henderson – Open 8-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Ally Venable Mic, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Band, 3-12 The Shed, Edom – Pickin & Grinin, 6-9 Wallace, 3-5, Rob Redwine, 7-10 Republic Icehouse – Open Mic, 8-12 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 7-11 Crawfish Barn, Mt. Selman – Kid Icarus, Fresh – Chris Colston, 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker & Chris Garage Bar – Free Whiskey, 8-12 6-9 Oliver, 6-8:30 Halfmoon Grill – Jason Lee McKinney, Summerfields Bar & Grille – Karaoke, Dakotas – Senor Gringo, 7-10 9-1 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Mike Stanley 7-11 Lake Palestine Resort – Second Hand Band, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Band, 6-9 The Foundry – Live Music, 6-9 Lago Del Pino – The Elegant Few, 8-11 Wednesday, June 29th Fresh – Caddo Creek Ft. Magills, 6-9 Love & War, Lindale – Chris Knight, The Back Porch, Kilgore – $3 Trio, 7-10 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 8-12 Circle M Crawfish – Open Mic, 6-10 Halfmoon Grill – Southern Company, Mario’s – Live Jazz 6-9 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 9-1 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Mike Cork – Dustin Becker, 6-9 Juls – DJ, 7-10 Ryan, 9-12 Dakotas Chop House – Daniel Rocha, Lago Del Pino – DJ Aris, 8-12 7-10 Lake Palestine Resort – Big Hotel, 6-9 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Wes Nickson Band, The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Love & War, Lindale – Cody Wayne, 8-12 Wallace & T.D. Wilt, 6-10 Jason Boland 8-12 Rick’s – Live Music, 9-1 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with
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Summer Reading Is the Best By Gini Rainey
“The Art of Crash Landing” By Melissa DeCarlo Well, here’s another book I hated to see end. With incredible character development skill and moving back and forth between the past and present, DeCarlo tells the story of Mattie’s life full of failed relationships and her
realization that she’s the only one who can make the changes necessary to move forward in her life. Moving back and forth between Florida and a small town in Oklahoma, Mattie’s history of human errors begin with her leaving her loser boyfriend after she finds out she is pregnant. When she arrives at her step father’s, she finds that her mother’s mother has died and left her a house in Oklahoma. With lovely determination and a snarkiness that won’t quit, Mattie travels to the fictitious town of Gandy, Oklahoma to claim her inheritance from a grandmother she never knew. Life isn’t always easy for some people, and as Mattie gets to know some of the town folks in Gandy, she begins to learn lessons and secrets from some of the most unlikely sources. Filled with just enough humor, and not leaning too heavily on the pathos, DeCarlo manages to create a town full of interesting characters I would imagine a lot of us have run across at one time or another. From the handsome and hot minister who has a drinking
problem to the funky teen she befriends, Mattie manages to meet them all, and with unfaltering perseverance she discovers the family secret that has been successfully hidden for a lifetime. This book had me smiling out loud and reading passages to my husband because they were so cleverly written. My only hope is, that because the ending wasn’t wrapped up tightly, Miss DeCarlo has more adventures up her sleeve for Mattie. If I were you, I would pick up a copy of this book or download it to your e-reader ASAP! Rating: 5 of 5 2015 - HarperCollins Publishers “The Secret Daughter” By Kelly Rimmer In her second novel, Kelly Rimmer explores the ramifications of Australia’s practice of
illegally taking babies from unmarried mothers, against their will, and placing them for adoption. This practice was a result of the over-riding stigma of being an unwed mother with no way to support their child. Fortunately, because of a series of conferences, a dialogue was entered into, and legislation was enacted that changed this practice in adoptions. By successfully weaving Sabina’s (the main character of the book) story with her birth mother’s and her adoptive mother’s, Rimmer has created a sensitive and passionate re-telling of this tragic practice. Not only did Kelly tell a meaningful story, but she also took the time to develop realistic characters that were full of real feelings and passions. The possibility of this same story taking place hundreds of thousands of times over the years is very real. It is so well written, I can’t help but feel as though I have actually sat and talked with the characters to hear their “side” of the story about their feelings and emotions from their own perspectives. It also brings up the issue of “when is the right time to tell your child she is adopted.” Obviously, 38 was not a good time for Sabina, because she was left with a sense of not being able to believe anything she had been told while she was growing up. Well written, with a very sensitive way of presenting a painful topic, Rimmer deals with the complex emotions that surround adoption. This should be a must-read for anyone who has dealt with, or will be dealing with, adoption. The manner in which Sabina and her two moms recover from their emotional scars and wounds is heart-warming and inspirational. Rating: 5 of 5 2015 - Bookouture
Some Reading Suggestions for Summer
• “A Spool of Blue Thread: A Novel” by Anne Tyler – If you haven’t read it yet, this book that was released in 2015 was a New York Times bestseller and is an authentic look at American families in the 50s and the way we lived and loved. • “Hidden Fires” by Sandra Brown – What’s a beach vacation without a steamy romance novel. This book, set in Texas, is about cattle and railroads, family dynasties and ambitious schemers – all the makings for a good book. • “The Tumor : A Non-Legal Thriller” by John Grisham – The title says it all! Gresham says that this is the most important book he has ever written. Here he provides his readers with a fictional account of how a real, new medical technology could revolutionize the future of medicine by curing with sound. Because it’s an election year, a couple of interesting books you might want to take a peek at are “Donald Trump: The Rise of a Rule Breaker” by The Editors of Time and “Hard Choices,” Hillary Clinton’s autobiography. Unfortunately, one of my favorites, Dr. Ben Carson, didn’t make the cut, but his philosophy is pretty darn good and you should pick up “A More Perfect Union: What We the People Can Do to Reclaim Our Constitutional Liberties.” Co-Authored with his wife, Candy, Carson speaks about our Constitution and says “The founders wrote it for ordinary men and women, in clear, precise, simple language. They intentionally made it short enough to read in a single sitting and to carry in your pocket.” These are definitely worthy of a read. Whatever you decide to read, do yourself a favor and branch. Read from a genre you might not ever have considered. If you only read romance novels, do your brain a favor and try something a little meatier. You won’t be sorry. I promise!
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Art
Inside the Artist’s Studio:
Nora Schreiber: Artist & Activist
“Will Work to Help Others” By Derrick White “People are the biggest horror show on earth, have been for centuries,” is a quote from the late poet and novelist Charles Bukowski. This is a quote I have sometimes agreed with. Look around and you won’t have to look far to experience people (who are born, live, and die just like you and me) being negative, nasty, or hateful to each other, and it is an easy thing to want to give up on humanity. We are all the same. We are all different. “I used to be a people person, but people ruined it for me.” It seems within people, good and evil are in a constant, ugly battle, and it feels like the good is an overwhelming underdog in the match, but it is not so. The destructive just gets more immediate attention. Do you want our world to be better? Then let’s make it better. “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” I’m not sure Mahatma Gandhi actually said this quote, but I like it. I like the positive message behind it, and I like how the responsibility of making the world better begins with me. I like when I see this idea lived out by people I know. I like when this example has a positive impact on my family, my students, and our community as a whole. I like how this quote can be summed up in one local name – Nora Schreiber. I love having Nora Schreiber in our world and specifically in East Texas where she continually finds ways to make a positive difference in the lives of others and enriches all of us through a merge of challenging visual art and dauntless activism. Nora is a full time student at the University of Texas at Tyler, working towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She also works as a private art teacher as well as being a part of the great bartending crew and a manager at one of my favorite joints – Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ. When Nora is not involved with these activities, she spends time helping people, literally going out and helping people. She typically has a monthly collection/fundraiser targeting a certain community need and then reaches out to friends and the general public and makes it happen. Nora is responsible for taking old chairs, refurbished and adorned with positive one word affirmations and securing them around Tyler at bus stops which provide no seating, giving residents an uplifting message, a comfortable place to rest, as well as a free collection of umbrellas to help prepare them for the rainy season. She fuses her visual art with service to our community. “For the past decade, creative placemaking has come to describe projects in which ‘art plays an intentional and integrated role in community planning and development.’ This definition is from Jamie Bennett, executive director of ArtPlace America (APA), a consortium of agencies, banks and philanthropic foundations who believe the arts and arts organizations can shape the social, physical, and economic characters of their communities. Putting art at the heart of a community enhances our lives by stirring hardto-articulate feelings and inspiring us to look beyond what we believe to be possible and imagine a more vibrant, exciting future. It also reminds us we’re all creative beings - and whether we are making art or music, telling stories, or cathartically sharing in the experience, we’re all connected,” a quote from Suzanne Gerber’s article “Why Building Arts-Based Communities Is So Important.” (nextavenue.org) Nora loves creating sculpture in mixed media such as plaster, wood, found objects, etc. and often works as an installation artist as well as working in video. The artist states, “My father was an artist, and I think it was passed down to me through the genes. I have consistently been attracted to art and have not been able to get away from it.” What does she value most about art? “The value of self-expression is limitless, but I am lucky I get to have more. I get the honor of meeting fascinating people and aid in the pursuit of comfort for many,” Nora says. Schreiber’s pursuits are not without their frustrations. “My artworks are unconventional. Therefore, I am constantly applying for 20 • EGuideMagazine.com
ThisGallery Month at Gallery Main Street Main Street is an arts hub for the community
throughout the year, but that activity is reaching a fever pitch. Hundreds of area residents continue to participate in the awardwinning exhibit and fundraiser, 6X6@110, which opens on June 6th at 6pm. For several weeks, artists, patrons, and the public have picked up six-inch square canvases upon which to create art in any media. After receiving all of the canvases, gallery volunteers will then spend several days sorting and hanging each piece. “We expect anywhere between 500 and 1,000 canvases by the time we are finished collecting and displaying pieces on the walls of the Gallery,” said Beverly Abell of the City of Tyler Main Street Department. Anticipation is already in the air as participants and the public await opening night. Visitors will have a half an hour to view the pieces hung in the Gallery. At 6:30pm, a horn will blow signaling the time when canvases may be selected and taken off the wall for purchase. Each canvas is $20 with proceeds going towards Downtown Tyler arts programs. “Though our department is part of the City of Tyler, many people do not realize that we have to fundraise a significant portion of our operating budget,” said Abell. Also, Gallery Main Street has scheduled: • “Urban Underground” - Entries due: Friday, June 17th; Opening Reception July 9th • “Movie Posters” - Entries due: Friday, August 19th; Opening Reception September 10th • “Glassy and Glossy” - Entries due: Friday, October 21st; Opening Reception November 5th To enter, visit www.DowntownTylerArts.com, select “Gallery Exhibits” from the left-side menu and then select the “Gallery Exhibit Information for Artists” tab. This link will lead artists to a page that provides all of the info they need. Gallery Main Street features a new exhibit of original art approximately every eight weeks. Each exhibit opens with a Saturday evening reception that features music, an opportunity to meet the artists, refreshments, and more. The Opening Receptions are free and open to the public. All Gallery Main Street exhibits are juried, which means pieces are submitted for review by a jury panel of professional artists. Top-scoring pieces are selected for exhibit, and the piece with the highest score receives a Best in Show award.
Workshops
Gallery Main Street offers a variety of arts workshops for people of all skill levels - from the beginner to professionals. Upcoming worshops are: • July 16th: Marbling Paper with instructor Theresa Cheek • October 8th: Marbling Paper with instructor Theresa Cheek grants. I love making work - there is no complaint there. I wish, • October 15th and 22nd: Digital Photography with instructors like any artist I guess, I could get paid. It can also be an uphill Dolph Miller and John Johansson battle working as a non-object making artist.” Nora Schreiber is • October 29th: Clay with instructor Joan Iverson inspired by such artists as Caravaggio (Baroque, Italian painter) • November 12th: Clay with instructor Joan Iverson and Andy Goldsworthy (British sculptor and environmentalist • December 3rd: Clay with instructor Joan Iverson producing site-specific sculpture and land art situated in natu- More Info ral environments) and Frida Kahlo (Surrealist, Mexican painter Gallery Main Street is located at 110 W. Erwin St., downknown for her haunting self-portraits). town Tyler. Gallery hours are Monday-Wednesday 10am-5pm, I encourage people to follow Nora on Facebook so they Thursday-Friday 10am-6pm, and Saturday 12 noon-4pm, might learn about monthly fundraisers. Also, visit Ivebeenclosed Sunday. For more info call (903)593-6905, Downtownthatgirl.com (an anonymous, online, emotional dumping TylerArts.com. ground for women to tell about times they have felt alone, brave, small, inspired, different, wild, misunderstood, loved, accepted, betrayed, overjoyed, or invisible. Your stories deserve to be known. You deserve to be known. The University of Texas at Tyler Meadows Gallery will feaIf you were walking or biking on Tyler’s Rose Rudman Trail ture the 2016 Juried Student Exhibition through Friday, July recently you may have encountered Nora’s installation. During 29th. This year’s juror is Elizabeth Yarosz-Ash, art professor at Midwestern State University. the month of April the artist displayed works in the name of The Juried Student Exhibition spotlights the best of student civic unity. Vinyl posters lead the viewer from either side of the artwork from The University of Texas at Tyler, which vary from path. The posters show portraits of human subjects with text across their faces like masks showcasing complimentary words paintings and mixed-media collage to sculpture and ceramics. The Meadows Gallery is located in the UT Tyler R. Don (i.e. Giving, Patient, Clever, Talented, Brave, and Worthy) meant to act as a positive, forced first impression. A display of Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. Gallery hours are these poster artworks was hosted by the Tyler Public Library in 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday and by special appointment. For more info, call (903)566-7237 or mtaff@uttyler.edu. an exhibition titled ‘Unity’ May 15th-21st as well. The sculptural element of Nora’s installation was a representation of people as a community made of plaster casts of bags, all made the same way, with the same material. Yet, each casting is unique. Parallel Cultures Exhibition, hosted by The University No two bags are exactly the same, just like people. “We are all of Texas at Tyler and the GATE Program (Global Awareness the same. We are all different.” Through Education), will allow artists to showcase works that Gandhi did say this, “If we could change ourselves, the ten- display interaction with other cultures, and in this way, prodencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his mote cultural diversity. This exhibition is one of many programs own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards sponsored by GATE to create more cultural awareness in Tyler him. This is the divine mystery supreme. A wonderful thing and its surroundings. it is and the source of our happiness. We need not wait to see The selected pieces will be on exhibit August 15th-October what others do.” 6th. Entry deadline is June 10th. The exhibition will be juried Be Change! Be more like Nora. by one of UT Tyler’s Professor of Art, James R. Pace. More information go to www.noraschreiber.com. For more info call (903)565-5730.
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Call for Entries: Parallel Cultures Exhibition
At the Tyler Museum of Art ThisTheMonth 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 and most major holidays. The Museum is supported by its Members, Tyler Junior College and the City of Tyler. For more information, call (903)595-1001 or visit tylermuseum.org.
PIECED TOGETHER: COLLAGES BY LANCE LETSCHER, MARK LEWIS & MARY MCCLEARY June 5th-September 18th Mary McCleary will be in a three-person show including other collage artists, Mark Lewis and Lance Letscher. Mary McCleary was named “Texas Artist of the Year” for 2011 by the Art League of Houston. Mary stated, “I make my collages by attaching materials such as paint, paper, rag board, foil, glitter, wire, mirrors, beads, painted sticks, string, leather, small plastic toys, and other found objects on heavy paper, much in the way a painter builds layer upon layer of paint on canvas. My aim is that the obsessive images that result from this method of working convey an intensity which the viewer finds compelling. I am interested in the spatial complexity and visual tensions
that come from the collages being illusionistic, while at the same time composed of three-dimensional objects that often retain their own identity. I frequently take my subject matter from history, science or literature. At other times I select an image for its resonance or poetic quality. Occasionally I will add typed text. I like the irony of using materials that are often trivial, foolish, and temporal to express ideas of what is significant, timeless, and transcendent.” Special events in connection with “Pieced Together” include an additional artist talk by McCleary at 2:30pm Sunday, July 10th at the TMA, with a small reception to follow.
MODERN MASTERS: TWENTIETH CENTURY PRINTS
Through July 24 Picasso, Matisse, Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein are just a few of the 20th-century art icons in the spotlight for the Tyler Museum of Art’s major summer exhibition “Modern Masters: Twentieth Century Prints,” continuing through July 24th. Organized by the Reading Public Museum in Pennsylvania, the exhibition spotlights the wide array of the styles and techniques popularized by the various movements that composed the 100 years of 20th-century art in close to 30 lithographs, screenprints, aquatints and etchings. Among the iconic pieces featured in Modern Masters are Andy Warhol’s “Mao,” inspired by President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to China in 1972; Roy Lichtenstein’s comic book-influenced lithograph “This Must Be the Place” (1965); and Robert Indiana’s “Love” (originally 1966), which became a ubiquitous symbol of the 1960’s counterculture generation. Major support for Modern Masters is provided by Collectors’ Circle-Platinum Sponsors
The Byars Foundation and the Jean and Graham Devoe Williford Charitable Trust. Media Sponsor is Tyler Today Magazine. General exhibition admission is $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens. TMA members, students, children 12 and under, TJC faculty and staff, and City of Tyler employees are admitted free.
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FIRST FRIDAY ART TOURS
Join the TMA on the first Friday of every month for a delightful way to wrap up your week. Meet at 11am in the Museum lobby for an introduction to the current special exhibition. Then spend up to an hour touring the exhibition with a staff member or specially trained docent who will guide you through the gallery. “Pieced Together” will be the focus of First Friday Tours at 11am July 1st, August 5th and September 2nd,
of abstract works. The pieces are on loan from private collectors, public collections, and the Rodrigue Archives. Born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana, Rodrigue (1944-2013) is best known for his Blue Dog paintings, which catapulted him to worldwide fame in the early 1990’s. His art studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette followed by the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, gave him a foundation that spawned one of the greatest FAMILY DAYS success stories in southern art. Drop by the TMA on the second Saturday Rodrigue, who began painting in the third of every month, and enjoy a fun-filled event, grade while bedridden with polio, had already perfect for the entire family. Family Days are won local acclaim for his rich portrayals of held in the classroom, and children are invited the landscape and people of South Louisiana to participate in free art activities. when Blue Dog transformed the image of the “Pieced Together” will be the focus from original Cajun werewolf dog - the loup-garou - into an international pop icon. 2-4pm Saturday, June 11th, July 9th, August Longview Museum of Fine Arts is located 13th and September 10th. Admission to all special events is free, but at 215 East Tyler Avenue, Longview. Museum hours are 10am-4pm Tuesdays reservations are encouraged. through Saturdays.
Blue Dog Art Featured in Have you seen our Longview Exhibit awesome NEW The Longview Museum of Fine Arts is presenting “The Art of George Rodrigue: A Retrospective,” a collection of more than 50 original paintings by the famed artist through June 25th. The exhibition spans Rodrigue’s entire oeuvre, including landscapes, Cajuns, and perhaps his most popular images — Blue Dogs — as well as selections from “Hurricanes,” a series
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Theatre MidSummer Season of Fun “Our only goal is to provide you with high-quality profes-
sional productions - a caliber of theatre that is seldom found outside major cities. All of us hope your experience with us, whether it is your first or the latest of many, is not only satisfying but also uplifting, inspiring, and memorable.” -Raymond Caldwell, Texas Shakespeare Festival Founder and Artistic Director The Texas Shakespeare Festival (TSF) will be held this year June 30th-July 31st in Kilgore and it promises a nice variety of productions, guaranteed to delight all ages.
History
In April 1984, the idea for the Texas Shakespeare Festival was developed: to establish a professional summer theatre for East Texas based in Kilgore that would be housed in the Van Cliburn Auditorium; to create a company with a name that would have broad appeal to professional theatre artists, employing high caliber actors, designers and directors from throughout the nation; to offer professional actors and theatre students the luxury of working on plays from the world’s storehouse of dramatic literary masterpieces; and to create a regional play about the East Texas oilfield discovery to be produced as a cultural historical memento of our unique and colorful heritage. Two years later, in June 1986, the Texas Shakespeare Festival opened its inaugural season as Kilgore College’s contribution to the Texas Sesquicentennial celebration with performances of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and “The Daisy Bradford 3” by Gifford Wingate. Each of the fifteen performances played to capacity houses, and the college assured the community that there would be a second season. Now in its 31st season, the Texas Shakespeare Festival has produced more than 28 plays of Shakespeare’s canon. The 2016 Summer Series is:
“The Merchant of Venice”
By William Shakespeare, Directed by Leslie Reidel June 30th, July 7th, July 9th, July 15th*, July 17th*, July 22nd, July 24th, July 27th, July 28th*, July 30th* (*Denotes Matinee at 2pm; Evening performances at 7:30pm) This is perhaps Shakespeare’s most controversial play combining romance, suspense, prejudice, revenge, and mercy, culminating in a life-or-death decision. The play is a romantic comedy woven into a legal and religious debate, containing the famous lines: “The quality of mercy is not strained,” “The devil can cite scripture for his purpose,” and “How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world!”
“Blithe Spirit”
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By Noel Coward, Directed by Nathanael Johnson July 1st, July 8th*, July 10th*, July 15th, July 17th, July 20th, July 21st*, July 23rd*, July 28th, and July 30th (*Denotes Matinee at 2pm; Evening performances at 7:30pm) When a successful novelist conducts a séance to acquire material for his latest project, he accidentally connects with the ghost of his first wife…and she wants revenge! In Noel Coward’s most famous comedy, this ghost story is a hilarious look at what happens when you provoke the supernatural. Written in 1941 to help relieve the suffering of World War II British citizens, “Blithe Spirit” soon transferred to Broadway and was adapted into a film in 1945.
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2pm; Evening performances at 7:30pm) “O for a muse of fire!” Part romance, part historical drama, “Henry V” follows one of England’s most charismatic kings as he unites his country and leads his troops to victory against overwhelming odds. Filled with some of the most famous lines in all of Shakespeare, including Henry’s “Once more unto the breach,” and his stirring phrase “We band of brothers,” “Henry V” appeals to anyone who values bravery in the cause of patriotism.
“Carousel” By Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, Directed and Choreographed by Stephen Terrell July 3rd, July 6th, July 7th*, July 9th*, July 14th, July 16th, July 22nd*, July 24th*, July 29th, July 31st (*Denotes Matinee at 2pm; Evening performances at 7:30pm) Loosely based on the play “Liliom” by Ferenc Molnar, “Carousel” was named the best musical of the 20th century by “Time Magazine,” above such favorites as “My Fair Lady,” “Camelot,” “Oklahoma,” “The King and I” and “The Sound of Music!” Featuring such well-known songs as “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” “Carousel” is a comedic, yet serious story about two people who learn the truth that “Love is blind.”
“The Belle of Amherst”
By William Luce, Directed by Raymond Caldwell July 19th*, July 19th, July 20th*, July 20th, and July 23rd (at 10am, with catered “Lunch with Miss Emily” tickets purchased separately) (*Denotes Matinee at 2pm; Evening performances at 7:30pm) Back by popular demand, “The Belle of Amherst” is a onewoman play about the life and poetry of Emily Dickinson. The actress (Jennifer Burke) portrays fifteen different characters during the inspiring,compelling, and at times heartbreaking, performance. Following the Saturday matinee, the audience is invited to attend a catered “Lunch with Miss Emily,” by purchasing a separate ticket. This is performed in our newlyrenovated UpStairs Black-Box performance space located in the Festival Center.
“Spirit of the Sea”
Written and Directed by Jason Richards July 20th, July 21st, July 22nd, July 23rd, July 26th, July 27th, July 28th, July 29th, and July 30th (All performances are at 10am) After a lifetime of exploring the world for treasure, a blustering sea captain discovers that the most valuable one is hidden within his heart. This delightful, imaginative story is Mr. Richards’ fifth original play for the Festival’s young audiences, following his four earlier original scripts for TSF, “Quest for the Lost Chalice,” “The Enchanted Forest,” “The Lost Prince,” and “The Princess and the Players.”
More Info
Tickets are available at texasshakespeare.tix.com. More info is available by calling (903)983-8601 (closed on Mondays) or e-mail tsfboxoffice@gmail.com. Texas Shakespeare Festival takes place at 1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX 75662.
Other Upcoming Productions
June 16th-19th, 23rd-26th, June 30th-July 3rd (Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm) - “Red, White and Tuna” will be on stage at Tyler Civic Theatre. The much anticipated third installment in the Tuna trilogy takes the audience through another satirical ride into the hearts and minds of the polyester-clad citizens of Texas’ third smallest town. Along with Tuna’s perennial favorites, some new Tuna denizens burst into the 4th of July Tuna High School Class Reunion. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Drive in Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or log on to www.tylercivictheatre.com. The box office is open Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm and 2-5pm. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students. July 8th-10th, 14th-17th (Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm) - “Guys and Dolls” will be on stage at Henderson Civic Theatre. Bustling with gamblers, gangsters, and sassy showgirls, “Guys and Dolls” celebrates Broadway’s golden era with one of the greatest scores ever written for a musical by the legendary Frank Loesser, masterfully witty book and lyrics by Joe Swerling and comedy legend Abe Burrows, and the glorious Damon Runyon’s comic book world of 1940’s Times Square New York City. For more info call (903)657-2968 or log on at www.hendersoncivictheatre.org. Tickets start at $10. July 8th-10th, 14th-17th (Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm) - “Epic Proportions” will be presented at Lindale Community Theater. “Epic Proportions” tells the story of brothers Benny and Phil, who go to the Arizona desert to work as extras in the Biblical epic film “Exeunt Omnes,” directed by the mysteriously reclusive D.W. DeWitt. Lindale Community Theater is located at 109 W. Hubbard Street in Lindale. For more information visit www.lindalecommunitytheater.org. July 15th-16th (7pm); and July 17th (2:30pm) - “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR.” - The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder in addition to a host of fun new songs, “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR.” is a ‘scrumdidilyumptious’ musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. This production is part of this summer’s S.T.A.R. (Summer Theatre Arts Review) educational summer theatre program. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Drive in Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or log on to www.tylercivictheatre.com. The box office is open Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm and 2-5pm. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students.
Family A Summer of Movie FunThisforsummer the Whole Family there is something for all ages at local movie theaters. Join the fun!
Liberty Hall
Classics and family movies are planned this summer. Come out and catch a show in downtown Tyler’s historic theater. Movies scheduled are: • June 30th - “Jaws” (1975) • July 7th - “The Bridge on the River Kwai” (1957) • July 14th - “The Longest Day” (1962) • July 21st - “The Great Escape” (1963) • July 28th - “From Here to Eternity” (1953) • July 30th, 10am - “Aladdin” (1992) • August 4th - “Sixteen Candles” (1984) • August 11th - “The Breakfast Club” (1985) • August 18th - “Pretty in Pink” (1986) • August 25th - “Some Kind of Wonderful” (1987) • September 1st - “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) • September 8th - “Anatomy of a Murder (1959) • September 15th - “Twelve Angry Men” (1957) • September 29th - “Inherit the Wind” (1960) Doors open at 6pm and movies start at 7pm except where noted above. Tickets are available online at www.LibertyTyler. com or at the door for $7.
• June 4th - “Alice Through the Looking Glass” • June 25th - “Finding Dory” • July 9th - “The BFG” Children’s Summer Series This series offers a budget-friendly entertainment option for families, summer camps, and weekday programs to escape the summer heat to watch $1 screenings of recent, popular, children’s films. Movies are at 11am. Scheduled are: • June 6th-10th “Madagascar 3” • June 13th-17th“How to Train Your Dragon 2” • June 20th-24th - “Shrek” • June 27th-July 1st - “Wallace and Gromit” • July 4th-8th - “Horton Hears a Who” • July 11th-15th - “The Peanuts Movie” • July 18th-22nd - “Chicken Run” • July 25th-29th - “Rio” • August 1st-5th - “Kung Fu Panda 2” • August 8th-12th - “Home” • August 15th-19th - “Megamind” • August 22nd - 26th - “Over the Hedge” • August 29th-September 2nd - “Shrek”
Times Square Cinema
Summer is almost here and Times Square Cinema (TSC) is giving something fun to do with the whole family. TSC will be playing shows most days except Sunday this summer. Tickets will be $1 and kids combos will be discounted to $3 each. Movies will start at 9:30am and doors are open by 9am. All movies are rated G. Scheduled movies are: • June 10th-11th and 13th-16th - “Babe” • June 17th-18th and 20th-23rd - “Babe Part 2” • June 24th-25th and 27th-30th - “A Veggietales Movie: Jonah” • July 1st-2nd and 4th-7th - “Rio” Studio Movie Grill • July 8th-9th and 11th-14th - “Rio 2” Studio Movie Grill (SMG) is located at 8954 S. Broadway • July 15th-16th and 18th-21st - “The Land Before Time” Ave. in Tyler. Tickets are available at the door and at www.studio• July 22nd-23rd and 25th-28th - “The Peanuts Movie” moviegrill.com. • July 29th-30th and August 1st-4th - “Horton Hears A Special Screenings Who” SMG in Tyler is presenting several special screenings. • August 5th-6th and 8th-11th - “Chipmunks • June 14th at 7:30pm - 30th Anniversary Presentation of “FerChipwrecked” ris Bueller’s Day Off” • August 12th-13th and 15th-18th - “Balto” “Date Night” You can also visit TylerMovies.com. All showings rated G. The “Date Night” series is held the first Wednesday of the Times Square Cinema is located at 5201 S Broadway Ave., month. Tickets are $3. Enjoy SMG’s 2 for $25 combo menu Tyler. and pair it with a bottle of Betty’s Blend. These movies start at 7:30pm. Scheduled movCarmike Cinema ies are: The 2016 Carmike Cinemas Summer Kids Series for Tyler • June 1st - “About a Boy” kicks off soon. Every Tuesday and Thursday beginning June • July 6th - “Mr. & Mrs. 7th to August 11th, doors open at 9am and movies start at Smith” 10am. There is a $1 admission fee to each Summer Kid’s Movie • August 3rd - “The Fifth and $3 Summer Kids Drink and Popcorn. Movies are: Element” • June 7th and 9th - “The Croods” “Girls Night Out” • June 14th and 16th - “Epic” “Girls Night Out” is • June 21st held the second Wednesand 23rd day monthly. Tickets are $3 for all shows. These start at 7:30pm. - “Home” The scheduled movies are: • June 28th • June 8th - “Mama Mia” Sing Along and 30th • July 13th - “Bridesmaids” - “How to • August 10th - “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Train Your • September 14th - “Sex and the City” Dragon 2” • October 12th - “Dirty Dancing” • July 5th • November 9th - “Fried Green Tomatoes” and 7th • December 14th - “White Christmas” “Kung Fu Panda 2” “Retro Family Rewind Series” • July 12th and 14th - “Monsters vs. Aliens” “Retro Family Rewind Series” will be shown the third Wednesday and Sunday of the month. Enjoy this time to remem- • July 19th and 21st - “Rio 2” • July 26th and 28th - “The Peanuts Movie” ber the past with these classic favorites. You’re never too old to feel like a kid again. Wednesday screenings are at 7pm and Sun- • August 2nd and 4th - “Penguins of Madagascar” • August 9th and 11th - “Alvin and the Chipmunks - Road days are at 2pm. The scheduled movies are: Chip” • June 15th and 19th - “The Neverending Story” Carmike Cinema is located at 7415 S. Broadway, Tyler, • July 20th and 24th - “Mrs. Doubtfire” (903)939-8258. • August 17th and 21st - “Jumanji” • September 21st and 25th - “Field of Dreams” • October 19th and 23rd - “E.T.” • November 16th and 20th - “Wizard of Oz” • December 21st and 25th - “Home Alone” “Special Needs Screenings” “Special Needs Screenings” will be shown with the lights up and the sound lowered. Family friendly movies are free for children with special needs and their siblings with adult tickets Submit your events to our available for the before-noon prices. These start at 11am. SpeDay-By-Day Calendar at: cial Needs screenings are free for children with special needs and their siblings. Everyone else pays before 12 noon matinee price. Special Needs screenings run with the lights up and the sound down so the children are free to laugh, play, sing and even dance while they watch. Seating will be first come, first served. Look for the Chefs for Children logo throughout the menu, and 5% of the proceeds from these items will be donated to our designated nonprofits serving families of children with special needs. The scheduled movies are:
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Summer Has Almost Arrived at the Tyler Library Come to the Tyler Library this month and see the many exciting events that are planned for young and old alike. The Tyler Library is located at 201 S. College, downtown Tyler. For more info call (903)593-7323, www.TylerLibrary.com. Most events are free. Events include:
Children
Storytimes All storytimes will be in Taylor Auditorium. • Leeme un Cuento / Read to Me Storytime (children 3-6) is on Mondays at 10:30am. • Toddler Time Storytime (children under age 3) is on Wednesdays at 10:30am. • Read Aloud Crowd Storytime (children 3-6 years old) is on Thursdays at 10:30am. • Starry Time Storytime (children 3-6 years old) is Thursdays at 6pm.
Other Events
LEGO® Block Party meets every Tuesday at 2-4pm. Children ages 3 and up, bring your imagination for an afternoon of building and playing! LEGO® and Duplo Blocks are provided. LEGO® Block Party meets the first Saturday of each month September to May. Movie Madness will be held Mondays at 10:30am and 2pm. These are popular feature length films and will be shown on the library’s big screen for everyone to enjoy. Movie title, rating, and run time is available at www.TylerLibrary.com. Registration required from groups of 5 or more. Kid Buzz will be held Wednesdays, June 8th-July 27th at 2pm. This program is designed for students entering 1st through 5th grades, and includes creative crafts, activities, and guest speakers from Caldwell Zoo, Texas parks and Wildlife, and the YMCA. There are 30 spots available on a first come, first served basis. Fab Fridays are held beginning June 10th-July 31st, 10:3011:30am. This will feature fabulous performers the whole family can enjoy! Events include Texas Parks and Wildlife, Therapet, Let’s Read with the Bookworm, KornPop the Clown and more.
Teens
Teen Thursdays will be held every Thursday beginning June 9th-July 28th (except July 7th). These events are for students entering 6th through 12th grade. Activities include Teen Chopped, Archery with Texas Parks and Wildlife, LEGO problems, Yoga for teens and more! 30 youth per session on a first come, first served basis.
Adults
Adult Coloring is held every first and third Monday, 4-5pm. Come enjoy a relaxing and stress free session of coloring twice a month. Origami Classes are held the second and fourth Monday each month, 4-5pm. Come and join the fun in the art of paper folding. Every Tuesday - Quilting Classes will he held 10am-1pm. Learn the art of quilting as class participants will complete individual and group quilting projects. Fabric and quilt patterns will be provided. Participants are asked to provide their own sewing machines, if you have them, scissors, and neutral or white thread. For more details and a complete list of supplies, please contact the Library’s information desk. This will be held on the third floor, Internet Center Workroom. Mid-Day (12-1pm every Friday) and Evening Meditation (5:30-6:30pm every Tuesday) classes are held weekly. Come learn the practice of Heartfulness Meditation with Gayathri Kambhampati. Crochet Classes will be held every Saturday, 11am-12 noon on the 3rd floor Internet Center Workroom. These are free classes. Learn to crochet with Library staff and volunteers. All materials are provided. All experience levels are welcome. Game Trends & Classics is held every Friday, 3-5:30pm. Come join us at the library for fun and community as we play card games, board games, and role playing games. Bring friends or make new ones as we explore both old classics and new and exciting titles. Beginner Computer Classes - The Library now offers computer classes for the beginner. A series of four classes, meeting every Saturday, will cover basic computer knowledge, e-mail basics, job search basics, and how to write a résumé. Seating is limited to 10 participants. Registration is required. Sign-up at the Info Desk. ClubRead Book Discussions are held the last Tuesday of the month at 10am. The June Selection is “The Razor’s Edge” by Somerset Maugham. This is open to all book lovers! Veteran’s Movie will be shown every first and third Friday, 1-5pm. Join us for bi-weekly screenings of movies presented especially for our veterans. EGuideMagazine.com • 23