EGuide Magazine June 2019 edition

A Summer Full of Unique Art All Over East Texas

It’s Summertime at East Texas Parks, Zoos, Sanctuaries & More

Profetic Calaveras: Bringing Life Through Music

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“EGuide Tyler TX”

June 1, 2019 • Issue 6, Volume 7

Contents

5 To Do

› The 7th annual Junebug Summer Fair Expands › The Parade of Homes Presented by Tyler Area Builders Association › Pooches on the Patio and Pints & Pups Events This Month › Hit the Bricks June 8th: Downtown Tyler Explodes into Summer › At Liberty Hall: Johnny Rodriguez, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band, Reel Talk: “Citizen Kane,” Big D & Bubba’s Game Night, Card 53 Comedy, and more › At Goodman Museum This Month: Stories on The Lawn, Unspoken Masters & Daughters of the American Revolution › 5K’s, Fun Runs & Much More › At ETX Brewing Co. This Month: Dancin’, Jammin’, & Prancin’ › Rescheduled to June 21st-22nd: 9th Annual Piney Woods Wine Festival, Uncork the Fun at Picker’s Pavilion with 20 Local Wineries › Tyler Public Library Bridging the Tech Gap through HotSpot and Tablet Checkout

9 Outdoors

› It’s Summertime at Tyler State Park: Explore Mother Nature’s Best › Ranch of Dreams, Fun, and Animals

10 Family Fun

› There’s Tons of Classic Family Movies All Over Tyler this Summer › Free Movies in the Park at Bergfeld Park › At the Discovery Science Place: Summer Camps Begin › August 1st: #SchoolisCool Returns with 2000 Backpack Goal › Barnes & Noble Booksellers Story Times › Summer Space Camps at CESSE This Month › Fun Summer Storytimes at Half Price Books This Month › “Beach & Sea Side Reads” by Gini Rainey

14 Music

› “Profetic Calaveras: Bringing Life Through Music” by Johnny Griffith › Live Music Gig Guide for Tyler, Texas

16 Food

› Summer is Blooming and Bringing Lots of Fresh Produce at Local Farmers Markets and Blueberry Farms › Foodie Events, Wine Tastings & Good Causes

17 Art

› This Month at Tyler Museum of Art: “Texas Birds: Works by Frank X. Tolbert” › Gallery Main Street’s 110@110 Takes on a New Twist › “Inside the Artist’s Studio: Bright Stars, Birds, and Beasts On View This Summer in East Texas” by Derrick White › Call for Entries Open for 2019 Art of Peace – Tyler Visual Art Exhibit › The Liberal Art & Music Festival Downtown Tyler June 8th

19 Theatre

› The 2019 Texas Shakespeare Festival Returns to Kilgore › STAR (Summer Theatre Arts Review) Program Begins › Theatre Plays & Summer Musicals

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The 7th annual Junebug Summer Fair Expands

Mark your calendars for June 21st, 22nd and 23rd when the 7th annual Junebug Summer Fair kicks into high gear. The familyfriendly festival, which is located in the tiny art enclave of Ben Wheeler, Texas, highlights the work of artists, musicians, and artisans from the Lone Star state. The festival will be held Friday, June 21st (7-10pm for VIP ticket holders), Saturday June 22nd (10am-12 midnight), and Sunday, June 23rd (10am-3pm).

Headquartered on the three-acre park-like property surrounding the Forge (a local restaurant, bar, and music venue), the festival will give attendees an opportunity to witness the creative process through “live art” displays as well as the chance to actively join in the process. Here are just a few of the fun events planned for the day: Long Table Dinner

Kicking off the Junebug Summer Fair Friday night, June 21st from 7-10pm, The Forge will be hosting an intimate Long Table Dinner in the Grist Mill, serving local ingredients paired with local wines. The menu will show where each ingredient came from. You will also get a VIP preview of the art show and live music.

Farmers Market

The Forge will be hosting a Farmers Market both days of the festival to promote local farms and cottage businesses. There will also be a space reserved for vendors who sell goods and services based on health and wellness including Thai Yoga massage, handmade lotions and soaps, and other wellness-based businesses. This will be held Saturday June 22nd (10am-4pm), and Sunday, June 23rd (10am-3pm).

Live Music

Live acoustic music will run both days

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throughout the grounds, with a larger concert set for Saturday evening with Porters Bluff headlining.

Bands on the Grist Mill stage start at 7pm Friday and Saturday.

Live Hands-on Art Demos

Live art stations will be set up where artists will show how they perform their particular craft. Last year, there was a live community loom where adults and children alike had the opportunity to add to the large woven piece. There was also a pottery wheel with artisans helping to teach how to throw pottery and make simple pieces. The festival will also have weaving stations along with artist demonstrations.

Health And Wellness

There will be an area for health and wellness with Thai Yoga massage, organic soaps, handmade clothes, and other wonderful products and services with wellness in mind.

You may simply want to wander around the beautifully manicured herb gardens and grounds of the Forge, or grab a cone of homemade ice cream or an adult beverage from the Forge’s bar and settle into one of the many park benches and tables to listen to local musicians as they play their original songs.

For more info go to theforgebenwheeler. com/2019-junebug/ or email junebugsummerfair@ gmail.com.

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The Parade of Homes

From June 1st-9th, the Tyler Area Builders Association will present the 2019 Parade of Homes, where you can tour some of the most innovative homes in the Tyler area.

Tickets are now on sale and addresses were revealed May 28th. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Kingdom Life Academy, The Cure Starts Now, and Christian Homes & Family Services.

The homes will be open Saturdays 10am-6pm, Sundays 2-6pm, Monday-Thursday 5-8pm, and Friday 3-8pm.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

Visit TylerAreaBuilders.com/parade to find ticket sales locations or to purchase a ticket online. During Parade hours, tickets may be purchased at each of the participating homes. One ticket allows you to go through each home one time for the duration of the Parade. It is up to each individual builder to allow a second visit.

When you purchase a ticket, you will receive a magazine that includes a map and a list of homes. You can also find a map and addresses on the TABA website. You may begin your tour at any home on the list.

Pooches on the Patio and Pints & Pups Events This Month

free chips and salsa to those who bring a supply. ETX Brewing is located at 221 S. Broadway, Tyler.

June 20th (11am-8pm): Chuy’s Gives Back This is a human only event. Come to Chuy’s, 5935 S. Broadway, Tyler, for delicious food, drinks, and FUNdraising. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the SPCA of East Texas.

Weekly adoptions are held Saturdays 10am-4pm at the Adoption Center, 4517 Old Bullard Rd., Tyler. June 29th (1:30-3:30pm): Be a Foster Event - Join the SPCA of East Texas at Petco – Please come and meet the adorable Tyler to learn how you can be a lifeadoptables! Adoption applications saver and become a foster! They will are available at spcaeasttx.com. talk with guests about the SPCA’s Events this month are: foster program, what to expect when June 6th, July 4th (6-8pm): Pints & you become a foster, and how fosterPups to benefit the SPCA at ETX ing saves lives. Petco Tyler is located at 8966 S. Broadway Ave, Tyler.

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Hit the Bricks Second Saturday

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

Hit the Bricks June 8th:

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

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

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

Downtown Tyler Explodes into Summer

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

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

Events going on for Hit the Bricks Second Saturday are: • 7am-5pm: Cafe 1948 will have some specialty drink releases and live music.

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

• 9-11am: Saturday Morning Cars & Tacos at ETX Brewing Co. • 10am-4pm: Hazie Sue Vintage Clothing Truck will be at 903 Handmade.

• 10am-5pm: Craft and Trade Show Summer event at The Goodman-LeGrand House & Museum.

• 10am-5pm: Opening of the exhibit “Expedition Egypt” at Discovery Science Place. Explore the tomb of an unknown Pharaoh, learn how ancient Egyptians mummified their revered leaders, and discover how ancient Egyptian society influences pop culture still today.

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

• 11am-2pm: Summer Kick-Off 2019: Texas Ice Cream Festival on the square.

• 12 noon-4pm: Opening of the newest temporary exhibit at the Smith County Historical Society. The exhibit will feature art from local artist A.C. Gentry Jr. They will serve cookies, sweets, and drinks.

• 12 noon-6pm: East Texas Wine Tour: Get on the shuttle bus at ETX Brewing Co. The shuttle leaves at 12 noon sharp and will travel to several wineries and shops in the region. Tours fill up fast, so reserve your spot early.

• 2pm-10pm: Liberal Art & Music Festival hosted by Heart of Tyler.

Enjoy local art, music, and food trucks located in the Spring Avenue Plaza, 115 N. Spring Ave. • 2pm-12 midnight: Mission 22 PTSD Awareness event at ETX Brewing Co. Enjoy a special beer release, food specials, silent auction, live music, and more. Miss Texas will make a special appearance to speak about her research with PTSD. • 2-4pm: Makerspace: Make Nebula a Jar at the Tyler Public Library.

• 4-7pm: 110@110 at Gallery Main Street; Celebrate 10 years of this annual fundraiser and take home a unique piece of art.

• 7-10pm: Opening of a new art exhibit, “4 Show,” at Martin Walker P.C.; free admission; complimentary refreshments.

• Anytime: The self-guided walking tour of the Half Mile of History is

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an outdoor, half-mile loop around the square that commemorates significant people, places, or events in Tyler. A digital brochure for the self-guided tour is at ow.ly/s8iD30czlpb.

Live Entertainment

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

• 7-10pm: Mission 22 PTSD Awareness Event at ETX Brewing Co. The Stefan Cotter Trio will perform.

No cover and all ages are welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

• Backbone Hair + Beauty, located at 235 S. Broadway, is open 9am-5pm. Get a stylish new hairdo along with experiencing a downtown jibe in this hip hair salon. They also sell a line of cool t-shirts and hair products.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Taqueria El Lugar, located at 111 W. Ferguson, is open 10am-8pm. They will be serving FREE beer and a special on #7 - a local’s favorite!

• Tapatio’s, located at 614 E. Valentine St., is open 6am-10pm.

There are usually a few food trucks hanging around Downtown as well so there’s no excuse to leave hungry with all of the dining options, because in Downtown you can have your cake and eat it too.

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

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

At Liberty Hall This Month:

Johnny Rodriguez Comes To Tyler

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

June 6th (7pm): Johnny Rodriguez - This favored son of Texas has received standing ovations by audiences ranging from the Ryman Auditorium to Carnegie Hall. His debut album, “Introducing Johnny Rodriguez,” went to #1 on all three major trade charts, and by 1973 he was nominated by the Country Music Association for “Male Vocalist of the Year” and won the Billboard Trend Setter Award as the first Mexican-American to capture a national audience. Just a few of Johnny’s classic hits during this period included “Pass Me By,” “You Always Come Back (To Hurting Me),” “Riding My Thumb To Mexico,” “That’s The Way Love Goes,” and “Just Get Up And Close The Door.” He was inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. This is a public rental. Liberty Hall is not in charge of ticketing. For ticket assistance please call (866)710-8942. Tickets are $40-$50.

June 15th (7pm): Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band will visit Liberty’s stage once again! They are a modern bluegrass band that plays and sings the songs of The Beatles. Just as the Beatles broke the mold of all things rock and roll, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band follows closely with that same spirit of innovation, interpreting songs already loved by millions.

Performing some of the very best music composed

by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison, beloved songs are presented with instruments you normally wouldn’t expect to hear and played in a way they are not normally played. The result is a pleasing sound with a lot of fun surprises. Tickets are $20.

June 20th (7pm): Reel Talk: “Citizen Kane” When a reporter is assigned to decipher newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane’s (Orson Welles) dying words, his investigation gradually reveals the fascinating portrait of a complex man who rose from obscurity to staggering heights. Though Kane’s friend and colleague Jedediah Leland (Joseph Cotten), and his mistress Susan Alexander (Dorothy Comingore), who shed fragments of light on Kane’s life, the reporter fears he may never penetrate the mystery of the elusive man’s final word, “Rosebud.” Be a part of Reel Talk, a program created by the Tyler Public Library and Liberty Hall, where attendees can watch timeless classics and discover new favorites, then stay afterward to connect with like-minded people to discuss the film. Bring your library card and get in free.

June 21st (8pm): Big D & Bubba’s Game Night - Game Night is a mix between a game show, a live talk show, and an improv comedy performance. It was conceived as a way for the show to visit cities around the country where the show is heard and do more than just shake hands and pose for selfies. “Basically, it’s just us doing everything we can to entertain the audience,” says Big D. “We want to make sure everyone has a ton of fun.” The Big D and Bubba show is heard on over 75 country radio stations around the country and they are the official country morning show for AFN, heard in 177 countries on every military base and every ship at sea. The show is heard locally on KNUE 101.5, its longest continuous affiliate. They’ve been on KNUE for almost 19 years. Bubba adds, “We are really looking forward to the show! Carsen and Patrick and all of our friends from KNUE will be there too.”

Tickets are $17-$25. This event is nearly sold out.

June 22nd (8pm): Card 53 Comedy - Card 53 Comedy is back at Liberty Hall for a night filled with friends and laughter. You won’t want to miss out on this one-of-kind, improv comedy show where each night is a unique experience thanks to the creativity of the comedians and the participation of the audience. Perfect for date night or a friends’ night out, Card 53 strives for each show to be what they consider “clean-ish;” however, due to the unpredictable nature of improv, they risk embarrassing their wives, girlfriends, dogs, employers, and total strangers with their unique style of improv “makemups.” Tickets are $15.

July 17th (7pm): The Bellamy Brothers - Bestknown for the easy rolling, ‘70s Southern soft rock

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

Upcoming events are: • July 25th (7pm): Johnny Lee • August 1st (7pm): Malpass Brothers • August 6th (7pm): Dailey & Vincent

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At Goodman Museum This Month:

Stories on The Lawn, Unspoken Masters & Daughters of the American Revolution The Goodman-LeGrand Museum is located at 624 N. Broadway, Downtown Tyler. For more information contact gmuseum@tylertexas.com, call (903)531-1286, or go to parksandrec.cityoftyler. org. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. Admission is free; there is a $2 donation suggested. Goodman-LeGrand Museum will host these events this month:

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Daughters of the American Revolution for Hit the Bricks

On the Second Saturday of every month, come enjoy the fun at Goodman! June 8th, 10am-4pm, a Women’s Suffrage presentation and mini tea will be presented by DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution). Admission is free.

Novel Ideas Book Club

Novel Ideas is a book club that meets at the Goodman-LeGrand House & Museum the first Thursday of every month at 7pm. The goal of Novel Ideas is to get a group of people interested in reading young adult fiction (no matter your age) to discuss the books in a safe and unique space. Books scheduled are: • June: “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” by Benjamin Alire Sáenz • July: Does not meet due to the holiday • August: “Children of Blood and Bone” by Tomi Adeyemi Stories on the Lawn

Every Tuesday morning behind the museum starting at 10:30am, beginning June 4th and running through August 13th, Stories on the Lawn will be held. This storytime is for children 0-10 years. Admission is free.

Unspoken Masters

Every Wednesday morning inside Goodman Museum starting at 10:30am beginning June 5th and running through August 14th, join the lecture series “Unspoken Masters.” Cost is $5 per person.

There are only 25 seats available.

More Info

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

In 1940, Sallie Goodman donated the home to the City of Tyler with instructions to maintain it as a museum. In 2010, it was designated a Historic Site by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

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5K’s, Fun Runs & Much More

To add a walk, run, or biking event, please go to EGuideMagazine. com/calendar. It is always free to list any event.

July 4th: Freedom Fighter 5K - Back at Bergfeld Park, come and celebrate the 4th of July holiday with a 5K benefiting Boot Campaign. This year, you are given an opportunity to either give an additional monetary donation, or purchase one of the patriotic, awesome shirts Boot Campaign offers at the event or in their online store. Finisher medals and a free kids dash are also part of the day. Visit Boot Campaign’s online store at shop.bootcampaign.org. Registration is currently active at itri365.com/whatshappening/2019/7/4/freedom-fighter-5k or by emailing itri365meredith@gmail.com.

September 7th: 2019 Zero Prostate Cancer Run - ZERO is proud to partner with Urology Tyler, PA to end prostate cancer. The 2019 ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk - Tyler features a 5K run/walk, 1 mile walk, Kids’ Superhero Dash for Dad, and virtual Snooze for Dudes program.

Stick around for the family-friendly post-race celebration. Run/walk participants will receive shirts, free food, prizes, and the opportunity to connect with others who are impacted by prostate cancer. To register go to facebook.com/events/150419065873530.

September 21st: Tyler Gold Run 5K - Join the run with a cause - to end childhood cancer! This year, they have added a 14K Gold distance in addition to the chip-timed 5K and untimed Family Fun Run. This will begin at Bergfeld Park in Tyler. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and The Tyler Gold Run 5K is a family event. Run or walk for a great cause: to raise money and awareness for Childhood Cancer awareness. All proceeds will benefit Childhood Cancer Families, both locally and toward research. Register at tylergoldrun.com.

More Runs: • October 12th: 2019 Corkscrew Wine Run • October 12th: Harvest Hustle 5K Lindale • November 28th: 2019 Turkey Trot • November 28th: Lindale Turkey Trot • December 1st: 2019 Tyler Half Marathon & 5K • December: Remembering Pearl Harbor 5K • December 7th: 2019 CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, Jacksonville Jingle Jog 5K and Fun Run At ETX Brewing Co. This Month:

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There’s a lot going on at the Brewery Downtown. ETX Brewing Co. is located at 221 S. Broadway, Downtown Tyler, etxbrew.com, facebook.com/ETXBrew, (903)630-7720.

ETX Brewery offers onsite quality craft beers. Alongside it, The Porch at ETX offers wonderful food and a relaxed atmosphere. There is live music every Friday and Saturday starting around 8pm. This month’s events are: June 6th, July 11th (6-9pm): Pints & Pups - Benefiting the SPCA of East Texas, on the 1st Thursday of each month, bring your dog for this fun party on the patio. They are requesting a donation of a supply item needed for the care of the cats and dogs at the SPCA. The Porch at ETX Brewing Co. will offer free chips and salsa to those who bring a supply to donate.

June 8th, July 13th (9am): Saturday Morning Cars & Tacos - Come and see some really cool classic cars and delicious breakfast tacos one Saturday each month.

June 8th (2-11:45pm): PTSD Awareness Event - In honor of Sergeant Cody L. Bowman, ETX Brewing Co. presents our PTSD Awareness Event to benefit Mission 22. The day includes a special beer release, food specials, a silent auction, live music with Stephen Cotter Trio and more. Mission 22 is a non-profit that combats veteran suicide rates. Miss Texas will be in attendance. This event is free to attend.

June 13th, July 11th (7-10pm): Jazz Jam - Come enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz with members from The University of Texas at Tyler Jazz. This free event is great for the whole family.

June 13th, July 11th (6:30pm): Swing Dancing & Jazz Night - Let’s Swing! Swing Dancing with Tyler Swing Thing will be held the 2nd Thursday each month along with the Jazz Jam at ETX. There are free Swing Dancing lessons at 6:30pm, then dance to the jazz until 10pm.

June 20th, July 18th (7-9pm): Painting with Pinot’s Palette - Pinot’s Palette comes to ETX Brewing Co. so that you can discover the artist in you. The third Thursday of each month, come out and have fun painting. Register at pinotspalette.com/tyler.

June 22nd (2-6pm): Summer Style Show - The Let’s Flamingle Fashion and Hair Show will feature Shear Decadence Hair Salon and Clothes by Gaudy Me. Raffle tickets are available to purchase to be entered for prizes, salon packages, and gift cards. A percentage of proceeds will benefit Wigs 4 Kids charity. There will be live music by Patrick Lissner and vendors.

June 27th (7-9pm): Brews & Boards - Come out and play some board games and have a brew at ETX Brewing Co. There will be lots of games on hand to play and explore, and even someone who can teach you how to play. Brews & Boards is a program provided by the Tyler Public Library. It is free to come out and play!

Rescheduled to June 21st-22nd:

9th Annual Piney Woods Wine Festival: Uncork the Fun at Picker’s Pavilion with 20 Local Wineries

The Cannery welcomes Visit Lindale’s 9th Annual Piney Woods Wine Festival to Picker’s Pavilion, Friday-Saturday, June 21st-22nd.

The annual event features wine tastings by the 20 wineries on the Piney Woods Wine Trail. The two-day event will feature national award-winning wines, live music, and a variety of food. Saturday will feature arts and crafts vendors for the wine enthusiasts.

Like a fine wine, the Cannery just keeps getting better with age.

Located in downtown Lindale at Blackberry Square, Picker’s Pavilion has transformed from its former use as a cannery storage facility to a destination for big-name concerts, community festivals, and event space rentals.

The event is free to the public. A wristband ($10) is required per day to enter the wine garden (tastings are not included in the $10 entry fee). Each wristband comes with a wine glass and a six-bottle wine tote. Tastings will cost $1; a glass of wine will range from $5 to $8 per glass; and bottles of wine may be purchased from the individual wineries.

This will be held at The Cannery, Picker’s Pavilion, 205 East North St., Lindale. Packed with Texas charm, The Cannery’s one-of-a-kind space turns up the modern amenities while grooving to a vintage beat.

Its location inside a former cannery celebrates Downtown Lindale’s industrial past - and they are proud to be a part of the city’s continued growth. Come see why many call it the premier destination for entertainment, shopping, and dining in East Texas. For more information about the Cannery, venues, retail, and restaurants, please visit their website at thecannerylindale.com.

Tickets may be purchased online through Eventbrite, or onsite at the event on the northeast corner of Picker’s Pavilion.

2019 Wineries include: Bella Stella Winery, Briar Creek Winery, Cannon Creek Vineyard, Della Terra Farms, Dixie Wine Company, Enoch’s Stomp Vineyard and Winery, Kiepersol Vineyard and Winery, Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, M6 Winery, Naca Valley Vineyard, O’Farrell Country Vineyards, Pelle Legna, Red 55 Winery, Red House Winery, Red Road Vineyard & Winery, Silvery Lakes Cellars, Tara Vineyard & Winery, Tara (Downtown location), Texas Vineyard & Smokehaus, Valle della Pace Vineyards & Winery, and White Fox Vineyards.

For more information on Visit Lindale, please visit their website at visitlindale.com.

Tyler Public Library Bridging the Tech Gap through HotSpot and Tablet Checkout

The Tyler Public Library is in the fight to bridge the digital gap between families that have access to modern information through technology and those with restricted access. As reported through census.gov, an estimated 22.4 percent of City residents do not have internet access within their homes and 12.5 percent do not have a computer.

Through a partnership with T-Mobile, the Library will now offer hot spots and Android tablet checkouts for anyone 16 years and older who has had a Library card for at least six-months and is in good standing.

The hotspots may be checked out for up to two weeks and can provide unlimited Wi-Fi access to multiple devices at one time. The tablets may also be checked out for up to two weeks, and provides internet access and access to all of the Library’s digital resources while also having the ability to act as a hotspot.

Library patrons wishing to check out one of these devices must first place the item on hold so that Library staff can ensure the device is ready and available for the patron. Once the device is available, Library staff will notify the patron via phone or email.

For more information on this and other Library services, call (903)593-7323, check the website at TylerLibrary.com, or follow the Library on Facebook.

The Tyler Public Library is located at 201 S. College Ave., Downtown Tyler. For more info call (903)593-7323 or go to tylerlibrary.com.

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Outdoors It’s Summertime at Tyler State Park

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

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

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

June 1st

• 10-11:30am: Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot - Learn the basics of the fine art of historic camp cooking with cast iron. Meet at the Blackjack Pavilion.

• 2-3pm: Wildfood Walk - Learn to identify edible wild plants and how to prepare them. Many edible plants may be seen during this short hike.

Learn about plant safety, too.

June 5th

• 10-11am: “Lost” in the Forest Hike - Explore the definitions of what it means to be “lost in the forest.” Learn how to keep from getting lost, what to do if you are lost and how not every kind of “lost” is a bad thing. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, and be prepared for about a mile hike through the forest. Meet at the Old Road Trailhead.

• 2-3pm: Kids’ Wilderness Survival - Create a survival guide with hidden messages! Learn how to keep from getting lost, what to do if you are lost, and how to make a handy survival pack.

Meet at the Silver Canoe Park Store Patio.

• 3-4pm: Knotty-time for Kids - Learn some basic knots that every camper needs to know. Knots have “tied” together civilizations throughout history and they are still important today. Learn knots important for camping and one that can be a lifesaver. Meet at the Silver Canoe Park Store Patio.

June 6th

• 10-11am: Savannah Saunter - Treat yourself and rediscover the outdoors at a slow pace. Our

Ranch of Dreams, Fun, and Animals

The Fund for Animals is the largest and most diverse network of animal sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers in the country. Now you have the opportunity to schedule a tour at the flagship sanctuary, the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch, right here in East Texas. This facility is a worldrenowned animal sanctuary in Murchison, Texas that was founded in 1979 by Cleveland Amory, author and animal advocate. Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch is located at 12526 CR 3806 Murchison, TX 75778. Regular tour individual adult tickets are $49, student/active military tickets are $39. Additional under 18 tickets are $20. Family packages (two adults and four children) are $150. Children under 3 are free, as long as they can sit on your lap.

All tours must be prepaid. Tickets are available at fundforanimals.org/blackbeauty or call (903)4693811. Tours this month are: June 15th, 29th (9am and 1pm): Ranch of Dreams Tour - You’ll go on an inspirational journey through 1,400 acres of the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch to see and hear about more than 800 domestic and exotic animals that have been saved from lives of neglect and abuse. This bus tour will take you past dynamic enclosures and rolling pasture. Your guide will share a video presentation, and you’ll learn why many of the animals needed to be rescued and came to be at the ranch. While we can’t guarantee sightings of specific residents, you may see Penelope, a pot-bellied pig found wandering down a street after being

goal is not the end of the trail, but to explore the Post oak Savannah. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and be ready for a couple of hours of discovery. Meet at the Blackjack Nature Trail head.

• 2-3pm: Historic Games: Trap Ball - Play like your great-grandparents! Amazingly enough, people used to play outdoors and with other people. Try out the games of trap ball, a precursor to baseball, and discover that they really did know how to have fun. Meet at the amphitheater.

June 7th

• 10-11am: Wildlife Walk - Come discover edible and useful plants and learn to identify edible wild plants and how to prepare them. Many edible and useful plants may be seen during this short hike. Learn about plant safety too. Meet at the Blackjack Nature Trail head.

• 2-3pm: Navigation Revelation and the Magnetic Race - It’s a compass race! Learn to use a compass and a map for your navigation needs.

Then try your new skills at orientating for a map and compass race. Meet at the Amphitheater.

June 8th

• 10-11am: Sylvan Saunter - Treat yourself and rediscover the outdoors at a slow pace. Our goal is not the end of the trail, but to explore the forest.

Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and be prepared for a couple of hours in the woods.

• 2-3pm: Wildflowers, Pollinators, and Predators - Bring your camera for this one!

Discover the explosion of color in the Post oak Savannah as prairie and woodland wildflowers bloom. We will also see colorful pollinators and the equally colorful predators that hunt them.

Dress for the weather and be ready for a short walk. Meet at the Blackjack Nature Trail. abandoned; or Midge, a male chimp previously used in hepatitis research. The sanctuary is not a zoo and is not open to the public other than by small, pre-scheduled, guided tours to respect the peace and privacy of the animals.

June 15th (9am): Social Impact Experience at Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch - At this event, you’ll go on an inspirational journey and experience the social impact Amory Black Beauty Ranch has on the community. During this experience, we’ll explore the history of this fascinating organization and share the stories of the diverse animals who live there. Depending on the animals, you will get to experience one of the following activities: interacting with pigs, horse grooming, enriching primates, or learning about tigers.

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At Caldwell Zoo This Month:

Feedings, Camps, & Overnights

Children’s Summer Classics Movie Series Begins Tyler Public Library

The Library, 201 S. College Ave., Downtown Tyler, provides Summer Movies to entertain all ages and provide a nice cool space to escape the summer heat. Come enjoy a movie in the auditorium (located past the bathrooms on the first floor). Feel free to bring pillows, blankets, and carpet friendly snacks!

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult (over 18) at all times. These movies are free to attend.

• June 4th (10:30am): “Christopher Robin,” PG • June 7th (1:30pm): “Guardians of the Galaxy,” PG-13 • June 10th (2pm): “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” PG • June 11th (10:30am): “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” PG • June 14th (1:30pm): “Apollo 13,” PG • June 17th (2pm): “Mary Poppins Returns,” PG • June 18th (10:30am): “Mary Poppins Returns,” PG • June 21st (1:30pm): “Interstellar,” PG-13 • June 24th (2pm): “Early Man,” PG • June 28th (1:30pm): “Gravity,” PG-13 • July 1st (10:30am): “Wall-E,” G • July 1st (2pm): “Sherlock Gnomes,” PG • July 2nd (10:30am): “Treasure Planet,” PG • July 3rd (10:30am): “How to Train Your Dragon,” PG • July 3rd (2pm): “Smallfoot,” PG • July 5th (10:30am): “Planes,” PG • July 5th (1:30pm): “Independence Day,” PG-13 • July 8th (2pm): “Spider-Man: Into the SpiderVerse,” PG • July 9th (10:30am): “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” PG • July 12th (1:30pm): “Star Trek,” PG-13 • July 15th (2pm): “LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part,” PG • July 16th (10:30am): “LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part,” PG • July 19th (1:30pm) “Solo,” PG-13 • July 22nd (2pm): “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” PG • July 23rd (10:30am): “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” PG • July 26th (1:30pm): “Spaceballs,” PG • July 29th (10:30am): “Paddington 2,” PG • July 29th (2pm): “Coco,” PG • July 30th (2pm): “Lilo and Stitch,” PG • July 31st (10:30am): “Despicable Me 3,” PG • July 31st 2pm): “Toy Story,” G • August 1st (10:30am): “Monsters Inc.,” G • August 1st (2pm): “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” PG • August 2nd (10:30am): “Incredibles 2,” PG • August 2nd (1:30pm): “First Man,” PG-13 AMC Movie Theater

With summer break just around the corner, AMC Theatres has a deal to keep your kids occupied for cheap. AMC Movie Theater has a

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series of summer classic movies that are fun for the entire family. The Summer Movie Camp will be held through August. AMC in Tyler is located at 7415 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler.

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

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

Tickets available at the box office at participating locations.

Movies scheduled are” • June 5th: “Trolls” • June 12th: “Wonder Park” • June 19th: “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” • June 25th: “Peter Rabbit: Rascal Rebel Rabbit” • July 3rd: “Small Foot” • July 10th: “Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” • July 17th: “Teen Titans Go! To the Movies” • July 24th: “The House with Clocks in Its Walls” • July 31st: “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” Studio Movie Grill

Join the fun at Studio Movie Grill (SMG), located at 8954 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler. Tickets are available at the door and at studiomoviegrill.com.

SMG offers box office hits as well as special screenings. These include: Special Needs Screening (11am)

Family-friendly movies are free for children with special needs and their siblings, with adult tickets available for before-noon price. Special Needs Screenings are shown with the lights up and the volume lowered, and children are free to move around, talk, or even dance in the aisles during the movie. Scheduled movies are: • June 1st: “Aladdin” • June 8th: “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” • June 15th: “The Secret Life of Pets 2” • June 22nd: “Men in Black International” • June 29th: “Toy Story 4” Classic Harry Potter Series

• June 5th: “Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince” • June 12th: “Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 1” • June 19th: “Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 2” Children’s Summer Classic Series

SMG’s Children’s Summer 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 films. Movies are shown at 10am daily.

• June 3rd-7th: “The Secret Life of Pets” • June 10th-14th: “Shrek” • June 17th-21st: “Despicable Me” • June 24th-28th: “Trolls” • July 1st-5th: “Despicable Me 2” • July 8th-12th: “Sing” • July 15th-19th: “Minions” • July 22nd-26th: “The Lorax” • July 29th-August 2nd: “How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World” • August 5th-9th: “Captain Underpants” • August 12th-16th: “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” • August 19th-23rd: “Puss in Boots” • August 26th-30th: “Penguins of Madagascar” Times Square Cinema

Times Square Cinema offers a wide variety of Summer Classic Movies, all of which are rated G or PG. All movies are Monday-Friday at 9:30am.

Tickets are $1 and there is a $3 Kid’s Combo special. Times Square Grand Slam is located at 5201 S. Broadway Suite 170, Tyler.

• June 3rd-7th: “The Secret Life of Pets” • June 10th-14th: “Babe” • June 17th-21st: “Peter Rabbit” • June 24th-28th: “The Star” • July 1st-5th: “How to Train Your Dragon” • July 8th-12th: “Balto” • July 15th-19th: “Smurfs: The Lost Village” • July 22nd-26th: “Charlotte’s Web” • July 29th-August 2nd: “Despicable Me” • August 5th-9th: “Shrek” • August 12th-16th: “Land Before Time”

Free Movies in the Park at Bergfeld Park

The last free Movies in the Park of the season will be shown at Bergfeld Park in Tyler. Tyler Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park series is recognized locally as a budget-wise, family-friendly way to enjoy pleasant spring evenings in Bergfeld Park’s amphitheater and Centene Stage on a 24’x14.5’ screen. Concessions will be available for a fee.

Visitors can bring a blanket, chairs and picnic to enjoy the show. For more info call (903)531-1214.

The remaining film of the season is: June 9th (8pm): “The Parent Trap” (1961) - Identical twins change places to reunite their divorced parents after they meet at summer camp for the first time and discover they were separated at an early age. Hayley Mills plays twins Susan and Sharon. Rated G.

Caldwell Zoo is open March-Labor Day, 9am-5pm. The Caldwell Zoo is located at 2203 Martin Luther King Blvd., Tyler. For more info call (903)593-0121 or email info@caldwellzoo.org.

There is a Penguin Feeding daily at 2pm! Come out and understand life from the perspective of a penguin and get the opportunity to have a close up encounter with one of the penguin ambassadors.

Also, stop by the African Overlook for a chance to feed lettuce leaves to the giraffes. The giraffe feeding deck is open 10-11:45am and 1:15-3pm daily, weather permitting.

Summer Camp Registration

Caldwell Zoo is still taking registrations for its hugely popular Summer Camp programs. These camps are designed to engage both mind and body through hands-on, unique zoo experiences. These camps offer the opportunity to reach kids and inspire them to care about wildlife and wild spaces, and to act to protect them.

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

Morning Half Day Camps are only for Tigers (ages 4-5 years) and run Monday through Friday from 9am - 12 noon. Afternoon Half Day Camps for Lions (ages 6-7) and Zebras (ages 8-9) run Monday through Friday from 12 noon-3pm. The cost is $115 for non-members and $100 for members.

Full Day Camps for Lions, Zebras, and Elephants ages 6 and up run Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm. All campers participating in Full Day Camps are required to bring a lunch each day. The cost is $225 for non-members and $200 for members.

Camps are scheduled weekly June 3rd-mid August. For the schedule, go to caldwellzoo.org/ summer-camp. There are before (7:30-9am) and after (3-6pm) care camps available starting at $30.

Zooniversity

Zooniversity is back! Caldwell Zoo’s favorite 3 day, 2 night adventure allows campers to experience the various jobs at the Caldwell Zoo. Campers will interact directly with staff from keepers to other behind the scenes departments. Be prepared to work hard and get dirty while having buckets of fun! This will be held August 5th-7th. The cost is $280 for Zoo members and $315 for non-members.

This is for ages 14-18 years old.

Overnights

Spend a summer night at the zoo with one of our Overnight “Ed-Ventures!” Bring your group for an exclusive educational experience including games, crafts, a special animal encounter, and a night hike around the zoo. All participants will enjoy a pizza dinner and a late-night snack before bunking down in the African huts for the night.

Caldwell Zoo Overnights are $60 per person. This cost includes dinner, a snack, activities, a night hike, crafts, breakfast, and indoor lodging for the night.

At the Discovery Science Place:

August 1st, 4:30-7pm

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

Summer camps at DSP run for 8 weeks, and are planned from June 10th-August 9th. There will be no camps the week of July 4th. Each week has a different theme, and campers are divided into two age groups based on school grade: Entering 1st-3rd grade, or for students entering 4th-6th grades.

Camps are from 10am-4pm each day, and extended programming is available from 7:30am5:30pm. Cost is $175 per week per camper with a 10% discount for DSP museum members. Cost includes a snack and all camp materials each day (and a camp t-shirt), but campers will need to bring a sack lunch.

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

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

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

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

Supplies needed include red, blue, and black

Summer Camps Begin #SchoolisCool Returns

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Story Times

pens, #2 pencils and sharpeners, erasers, dry erase markers, pocket Every month Barnes & Noble (B&N) has folders with brads, a variety of events. All events are free to attend. glue sticks, bottles of B&N Booksellers is located at 4916 S. Broadway, glue, boxes of facial Tyler. For more info on this and other events call tissues, colored (903)534-3996 or go to barnesandnoble.com. pencils (12 count), • June 2nd (11am): Baby & Me Storytime featuring crayons (24 count), “Alphaprints: Colors” - Introducing B&N’s new Baby & Me Storytime for caregivers and children child’s scissors, ruled 0-24 months old. Join to read a book and particinotebook paper, 3x5 pate in activities featuring sensory growth for index cards, spiral Forhighlighters, parents and students your little ones. notebooks, composition books, and (PreK-12th Grades)!• June 8th (11am): Storytime and Activities rulers. featuring “Moon’s First Friends: One Giant Leap Credit card donations may be made at Schoolis& schoolto supplies they last!

Friendship” - From high up in the sky, the CoolTyler.com. ChecksFree canbackpacks be made payable the whilefor Children must be present for backpack tickets. No exceptions.

Moon has spent her whole life watching Earth Tyler Area Business Education Council and mailed and hoping for someone to visit. When is it her to 315 N. Broadway, Tyler, TX 75702.

For more visitturn? Drop by for storytime and activities.

Drop off for backpack donations will information be • June 9th (11am): Baby & Me Storytime featuring accepted at these Tyler locations: 218 E. Elm St., SchoolisCoolTyler.com “Alphaprints: Sea Life” - Join to read a book and 344 Troup Hwy., 5505 Old Bullard Rd., 3131 participate in activities featuring sensory growth Shiloh Rd., 309 W. ML King Jr. Blvd., 9111 Paluxy for your little ones.

Dr., 1532 S. Bennett Ave., and 2502 Old Omen Rd.

June 10th-14th: Vex Robotics 1

The Discovery Science Place will be filled with the sounds of whirling wheels and motors during this robotics camp. DSP has upgraded to Vex Robotics, which will let campers build claw bots and tackle new challenges.

June 17th-21st: Make: Create

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

June 24th-28th: Curiosity Space Camp

This exciting week lets campers explore the wonders of space and features the new Discovery Dome Mobile Planetarium. From shuttles to rockets, you will explore and discover how we have conducted science in outer space. You will build and fly your own rockets, design your own Mars rovers, create your own mission timelines, and explore the stars in the Discovery Dome.

July 8th-12th: 3D Modeling, Minecraft

Everyone loves Minecraft, and DSP puts that knowledge to good use to show how campers can transform their Minecraft designs from the digital space to the real world using 3D printing technology.

July 15th-19th: Vex Robotics II

The Discovery Science Place will be filled with the sounds of whirling wheels and motors during this robotics camp. DSP has upgraded to Vex Robotics, which will let campers build claw bots and tackle new challenges.

July 22nd-26th: 3D Modeling, Minecraft II

Everyone loves Minecraft, and DSP puts that knowledge to good use to show how campers can transform their Minecraft designs from the digital space to the real world using 3D printing technology.

July 29th-August 2nd: Make: Create II

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

August 5th-9th: Kitchen Chemistry

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

Opening of “Expedition Egypt” June 8th Come to DSP this summer to explore the great unknowns in the new exhibit “Expedition Egypt.”

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

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

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

CESSE is located on the Tyler Junior College campus at 1411 E. Lake St., Tyler. $1 Tuesdays

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

Summer Camp Registration is Open

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

Dates of camps are June 17th-21st and August 12th-16th. This is for ages 8-12. Cost is $178 which includes t-shirt, camp photo, and all supplies.

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

Rock ‘n Roll Saturday

June 15th, July 20th, and August 17th, Rock ‘n Roll Saturdays will be held featuring two productions: “SpacePark360” (7pm) and “Rock on Demand” (8pm) every month.

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

Seen from the rider’s perspective, “SpacePark360” combines full dome technology with thrill rides to

Beach & Sea Side Reads

By Gini Rainey “Between Wind & Water: 1898 Galveston” by Rosa Morgan

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With her novel set in late 19th century Galveston, Ms. Morgan successfully brings together Abigail Bauer and Captain Sebastian Lyons, and weaves an engaging romantic tale that ranges from Galveston’s elite all the way down to Tin Can Alley and the docks filled with the lowest of the lows in the city.

Both her main characters are unhappily married.

Sheer luck brought Abigail and her perverted husband Otto from their sod house on the Texas prairie to live in a lovely Galveston home in a decent neighborhood. Across the same street, Sebastian, having given up his life at sea, nursed his dying wife.

Written by one of Galveston’s own, this book is filled with the flavor of turn of the century Galveston and recalls names and places that are an integral part of the past of this historical town. I was hard-pressed to put down this intriguing story and found myself wrapped up in the lives and adventures of the characters.

With a skill for character development, Ms. Morgan has created a book that is well worth the read. However, the only flaw was her use of script for the letters exchanged between Abigail and Sebastian. I understand her reasoning, but should this book go to reprint, I would suggest selecting a more readable font. It really slowed down my pageturning and I struggled to read the text.

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create a heart-pounding experience.

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

Tickets are $5 for each show.

Star Party Saturday

June 8th (ongoing the first Saturday of each month), you can see a Star Party in a live presentation in CESSE’s 40-foot planetarium dome. This is a unique opportunity for families to view the beautiful heavens of east Texas. Best of all, it is completely free!

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

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

Dome Shows

Dome shows are shown daily for all ages. This schedule is good daily June 1st-August 24th.

• 10am (Tuesday-Friday): Children’s Show • 11am: “Space Park 360” • 12 noon: “Journey Through Space Live” • 1pm: “Secret Ocean” • 2pm: “Mysteries of the Unseen World” • 3pm: “Robots” • 4pm: “East Texas Sky Live” “Soul Remains: Terribly Serious Darkness, Book Two” by Sam Hooker

This book came to me from the publisher for review, and while not necessarily a book I would personally choose to read, I know there would be a huge following for this type of literature. If you are interested in witches, goblins, ghosts, demons, and the walking dead, you will totally love this book.

Sam Hooker has quite a way with words and puts a whole new twist on the meaning of life after death. A lot of the time his tongue-in-cheek humor kept me reading, but I had a difficult time with the whole premise. His characters are interestingly engaging and, prior to their meeting up in the afterlife, interacted with one another before the fall of the fictional Salzstadt.

This book is a must-read for people who enjoy fantasy to the extreme and would like to enjoy some very clever turns of phrases.

Rating: 4 of 5, Copyright 2019 – Black Spot Publishing

Fun Summer Storytimes at Half Price Books This Month

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

• June 1st (3pm): Keri Baskin Book Signing - Meet author Keri Baskin, who will sign copies of her book “The Movement, The Pursuit and The Restoration.” Books will be sold independently by the author while supplies last.

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

Music

32nd Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala To Feature Mark Chesnutt

Profetic Calaveras:

Bringing Life Through Music

By Johnny Griffith

The name is fittingly memorable as the music they create and isn’t what you’ll find on most stages in the area on any given weekend. The Durango, Colorado trio known as Profetic Calaveras (PC) originated right here in Tyler and has been using their music to spread positivity ever since. An intriguing blend of several different influences, PC combines cultures and musical philosophies for a set full of grooves which will leave you smiling and wanting more.

As they are headed back to East Texas for a show at Clicks Live on June 1st, we recently caught up to Profetic Calaveras to find out more about them.

Johnny: What is the current lineup of Profetic Calaveras?

Profetic Calaveras: Alex Ruiz on guitar and vocals, Carolina Ruiz on bass, and Gab Kaplan on drums.

Johnny: Who do you individually feel was most responsible for starting you down a musical path, and why?

Alex: My cousin, Emmanuel, was the person who got me to listen to a lot of bands that became really influential for me later in life. He was the first person to get me started on guitar. A lot of my family is musical; I feel like it has always been flowing in my blood.

Cali: In 2015, my brother-in-law had a dream and woke up saying that I was meant to be a bass player. After that he taught me some technique.

With my sister as the drummer, me as the bass player, and him (Kendrick) as the guitarist, we started playing. I wrote my first, very basic, riff within a week or so; it took some direction and guidance but that became one of our first songs as a band.

Gab: My parents took me to see The Who (what was left of them anyway) before the age of 7. They always took me to shows and supported me playing music in school and with bands. From high school marching band to college ensembles to Drum Corps International, they were always there cheering me on. As for actually starting, my babysitter Michelle was the one who got me my first guitar.

Johnny: Who were some of your biggest early musical influences?

Alex: Jimi Hendrix, Under Oath, Mexican pop music, Christian radio. I was all over the place.

Cali: Some Brazilian music my parents loved like Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gilberto Gil, Gabriel Pensador, Seu Jorge, and Ana Carolina. And my main bass influence, Victor Wooten.

Gab: The Who, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Rush.

Johnny: When did the idea of PC begin to form?

Profetic Calaveras: After touring with Alex’s previous project called Star Steed, it felt like the music was starting to move in a different direction.

All the members at that point begun to go their separate ways and Cali and Alex decided to create a project all their own.

Johnny: So what about that name? How did that originate and what’s the significance?

Profetic Calaveras: We brainstormed for a while. At one point Alex looked at the “Calavera” tattoo on his arm and said the name offhandedly. After that we decided that spiritually that meant a lot more to us. It reminded us of the scripture Ezekiel 37, where Ezekiel is taken to a field of dried bones in a vision and is asked to bring them to life with his words. He does this and raises an army. The band’s name to us basically means that we can bring life and color to people through our music, and its meaning celebrates the beauty of life. The Calaveras aspect is a nod to Alex’s Mexican heritage and the imagery that comes up with the Day of the Dead celebration.

Johnny: When and where was the first Profetic Calaveras show?

Profetic Calaveras: Technically, our first show was in NYC at a place called “The Shrine;” however, right before coming on stage one of Cali’s tuning pegs completely broke off. Needless to say the show didn’t go as planned and is probably one of the worst shows we ever played. So, our first official full band show was at ETX Brewing Company in Downtown Tyler. The line-up was Alex, Cali, Daniel Armstrong on melodica, and Eddie Farina on cajón.

Johnny: About how many shows a month does PC play these days?

Profetic Calaveras: We usually play 2-3 shows a month. We have been in a little bit of hiatus since moving to Durango and we are still trying to do some more recording to release our first album this fall, titled “The Road Ahead.”

Johnny: There is a very cool vibe to your music, a sort of laid back complexity. How would you describe your sound and how did that sound evolve as you started practicing and putting pieces together?

Profetic Calaveras: The sound is truly unique with us having difficulty to really pinpoint a specific “genre.” Sometimes we just tell people it’s like ‘Vulfpeck met Santana’ but there’s also so much more we like to sprinkle in. We like to think the band’s music is a mirror image of us as individuals, and that our differences and similarities form a

cohesive unit. Lately, since Gab has joined the band, we’ve been really digging into a more progressive rock sound.

Johnny: What would you say the ratio of cover tunes to originals is?

Profetic Calaveras: Honestly, it’s about 80% original tunes to 20% covers. When we do covers, we really like to just make them our own, messing with different genres and time signatures.

Johnny: You originated in East Texas but are now based out of Durango, Colorado. What prompted the move and how has the reception been to the band up there?

Profetic Calaveras: Well, it started when we introduced a new member to the band, Zion Spencer. We booked a gig at the Venice Beach Bar in LA in September 2017, and were able to put together a West Coast tour that lasted about 3 months. Zion suggested we spend the winter in Durango, since he had lived here for 3 years and had family out here. When we finally got to Durango we fell in love with its chill mountain town vibe. It has been a privilege to grow roots here and call this place home. The reception to our music has been great; there is a thriving music scene there and they have welcomed us with open arms.

Johnny: Profetic Calaveras is playing a show at Clicks Live on June 1st. What brings PC back to East Texas for the show?

Profetic Calaveras: It’s actually a few reasons.

We’ve wanted to show our newest member, Gab, our old stomping grounds, and the opportunity presented itself when we were asked to play our friend’s wedding in Denton. From there we decided to do a little mini-tour and go do the fun stuff in Texas — we’re calling it a “play-cation.”

Johnny: What is on the radar for the rest of 2019 and beyond?

Profetic Calaveras: We are planning some more dates around Colorado during the summer, and we’ll be releasing our first album “The Road Ahead” in the fall. 2019 is looking great!

Check out Profetic Calaveras at facebook.com/ profeticcalaveras/ and profeticcalaveras.com.

The 32nd Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala will feature Mark Chesnutt, with Satellite Band opening, on June 29th. This event will be held 7pm-1am at Texas Rose Horse Park, 14078 Hwy. 110, Tyler.

Tickets are on sale at tylercattlebaronsgala.org or by calling (903)597-1383.

Come out and enjoy an evening of wonderful food, mainstream entertainment, gaming tables, live and silent auctions, and so much more. All who attend will enjoy their evening!

Cattle Barons says, “Cancer does not discriminate, and never will. Someday, we hope that cancer will be eradicated and, together with your support, we can all do our part. We also celebrate survivors, who possibly wouldn’t be here today were it not for the actions of the American Cancer Society. While cancer is still ever present today, positive steps forward have been made and more will come, and for that, we thank you.”

“As we embark on this journey, we are anxious to meet new supporters who will help us and the ACS combat cancer. On behalf of the 2019 Cattle Barons’ Committee, we hope you will join us on June 29th, 2019 at Brunson Equestrian Center and experience the wonderful facilities of Texas Rose Horse Park for the Gala we have planned for you.”

The first Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala was held in 1988. While much was known about this disease, much more was not.

To date, over $15 million has been raised locally to support both local and national cancer support services, including cancer research.

Without the help and local support of past contributors, this would not have been accomplished.

Your support is appreciated now and in the future.

June 14th, 8:30am-2:30pm

Clays for the Cause

Clays for the Cause will be held at 6S Ranch, 8159 CR 313W, Lindale, benefiting the American Cancer Society. Four person teams can enter for 100 clays per shooter. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided. To sign up your team, go to tylercattlebaronsgala.org.

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Sunday, June 2nd Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Poke In The Eye BBQ - Open Jam, 3-6

Tuesday, June 4th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Scotty G, 7-10 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Open Mic, 8-12 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12

Wednesday, June 5th The Back Porch, Kilgore – 2nd Child, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Dakota’s Chophouse - Darrin Morris, 7-10 Garage Bar - Open Mic, 8-11 Coyote Sam’s - 2nd Childhood, 7-9 Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, 7-10 Yamato – Open Mic, 7-10

Thursday, June 6th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – LaDarius Daniels, 7-10 The Central Station, Gladewater – Karaoke, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish - Open Mic, 7-10 Click’s - DJ, 8-12 Coyote Sam’s - Karaoke, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Elfin Page, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Moore’s Store - Diamondback TX, 7-11 Razzoo’s - Aaron Copeland, 7-10

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Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 6-8 WaWa’s - Shotgun Rider, 8-10 Texas Music City Grill - The Piano Guys, 7-10

Friday, June 7th 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Tuxedo Cats, 8-12 Coyote Sam’s - Clint Alford, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Josh mandreger, 8-10 Edom Art Emporium - Tin&Tonic, 7-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Cami Maki, 7-10 FRESH - Blaine Hart Band, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 The Grove - Live Music, 9-12 Kawas - Live Music, 7-10 Lago Del Pino - DJ, 8-12 Liberty Hall - Johnny Rodriguez, 7-10 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Naron, 6-8 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Rick’s – Gary Patrick, 9-1 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Tyler Dudley, 8-12 True Vine Brewing - Jennifer Marler, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12

Saturday, June 8th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Teazur, 9-1 Circle M Crawfish - Shannon Baker, 7-10 Dakota’s - Gary Patrick, 7-10 ETX Brewery - Stefan Cotter Trio, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Pete Henry, 7-10 FRESH - Beyond The Pale, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 9-1 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm M6 Winery - Michael Freiley, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store - Ben Lowery & Texas Express, 8-12 Rick’s – Dallas Dance Band, 9-1 Stanley’s BBQ - Johnny & The Nightcrawlers, 6-9 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Lee Mathis, 8-12 True Vine Brewing - Metograde, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12

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

Tuesday, June 11th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Open Mic, 8-12 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12

Wednesday, June 12th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Darrin Morris, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Coyote Sam’s - 2nd Childhood, 7-9 Garage Bar - Open Mic, 8-11 Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, 8-12

Thursday, June 13th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Leap of Faith, 7-10 The Central Station, Gladewater – Karaoke, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish - Open Mic, 7-10 Click’s - DJ, 8-12 Coyote Sam’s - Karaoke, 7-10 ETX Brewing - Jazz Jam, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tanner Sparks, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Jacksonville Tomato Fest. - Ian & The Warm Bodies, Tyler Dudley, 7-10 Razzoo’s - John Baumann, 7-10 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 Rick’s – Gary Patrick, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill - The Piano Guys, 7-10

Friday, June 14th 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Lady Chazz & The Tramps, 9-1 Cowboy’s - Kevin Fowler, 8-12 ETX Brewery – Owen Tiner & Jopi Drew, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Jenn Ford, 7-10 The Grove - Gary Patrick, 9-12 FRESH - Purple Velvet Fox, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Naron, 6-8 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Montez Creekside Kitchen - Johnny & The Nightcrawlers, 6-9 Moore’s Store - Bob Mauldin, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – 6 Miles To Mixon, 8-12 Rick’s – Passing Strangers, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Riley Redding, 8-12 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12

Saturday, June 15th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Ambush, 9-1 Club 155 - DC & The Mudd Katt Blues Band, 9-1 ETX Brewery - Jazz Connection, 8-10 FRESH - Twisted Whisky, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 9-1 Liberty Hall - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band, 7-10 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm M6 Winery - Michael Freiley, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store - Finding Shade, 8-12

Oil Palace - Siggno, 9-11 Rick’s – Big Daddy Band, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Josh Ward Band, 8-12 True Vine Brewing - Hotel Drifter, 7-10 XLN - We Have your Dog, 9-1 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12

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

Tuesday, June 18th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12

Wednesday, June 19th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Lee Mathis, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Coyote Sam’s - 2nd Childhood, 7-9 Garage Bar - Open Mic, 8-11 Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – Open Mic, 7-10

Thursday, June 20th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Justin Kemp, 7-10 The Central Station, Gladewater – Karaoke, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish - Open Mic, 7-10 Click’s - DJ, 8-12 Coyote Sam’s - Karaoke, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Peter Sinclair, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Moore’s Store - Wesley Pruitt, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 Rick’s – Gary Patrick, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill - The Piano Guys, 7-10

Friday, June 21st 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Darrin Morris, 9-1 Big Sandy Music Hall - Fortunate Son, 8-11 Dakota’s Chophouse - Gary Patrick, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Shane Rendon, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Melinda Adams, 7-10 FRESH - Casey Martin Band, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Naron, 6-8 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store - Airline Road, 8-12 Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins Karaoke, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Tuxedo Cats, 8-12 Rick’s – Chinatown, 8-12

Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s Famous BBQ - Ian Moore, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Cody Wayne Band, 7-10 True Vine Brewing - Meredith Crawford, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12

Saturday, June 22nd The Back Porch, Kilgore – Flashback, 9-1 Click’s Live – All Is Taken, Dispositions, Two Ton, Darkside Of Daylight, 8-12 Dakota’s Chophouse - Joey Greer, 7-10 ETX Brewery - Patrick Lissner, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Shawn Adams, 7-10 FRESH - Old Omen, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 9-1 Garage Bar - The Haggertys, 8-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm M6 Winery - David Cooley, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store - Wesley Pruitt, 7-10 Rick’s – Live 5, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Walt Wilkins & The Mystiqueros, 8-11 True Vine Brewing - Low D’s Jam Band, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12

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

Tuesday, June 25th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12

Wednesday, June 26th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Tyler Vosbury, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Coyote Sam’s - 2nd Childhood, 7-9 Dakotas Chop House – Gary Patrick, 7-10 Garage Bar - Open Mic, 8-11 Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – Open Mic, 7-10

Thursday, June 27th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Blaine Hart, 7-10 Click’s - DJ, 8-12 Coyote Sam’s - Karaoke, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Cody Jo Hodges, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12

Rick’s – Suburban Legends, 9-1 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill - The Piano Guys, 7-10

Friday, June 28th 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Jenn Ford & The Wild Eyed Devils, 9-1 Big Sandy Music Hall - Floyd Void, 8-10 Brisket Love - Luke LaPrade, 8-12 Dakota’s Chophouse - Lee Mathis, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Oz Osborne, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Andie Joiner, 7-10 FRESH - The Leftovers, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Kawas - Live Music, 7-10 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Naron, 6-8 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins Karaoke, 8-12 Rick’s – Live 90, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Two Tons Of Steel, 7-10 True Vine Brewing - Covenant Olatunde, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12

Saturday, June 29th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Southern Crossfire, 9-1 Circle M Crawfish - Live Music, 8-11 Click’s Live – Within Chaos, 8-12 Dakota’s Chophouse - Luke LaPrade, 7-10 ETX Brewery – DJ Hawaiian Luau, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Britton Pyeatt, 7-10 FRESH - The Magills, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 9-1 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm M6 Winery - Sean Christopher, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Rick’s – Time Machine, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Monte Montgomery, 7-10 True Vine Brewing - Matt Raker, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 XLN - Jenn Ford, 8-12 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12

Sunday, June 30th Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Poke In The Eye BBQ - Open Jam, 3-6 See who is playing where:

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East Texas State Fair Farmers Market

East Texas State Fair Farmers Market, located at the Fairgrounds, 2112 W. Front Street, Tyler, is held under the large pavilion and open Tuesdays and Saturdays 7am-1pm. The East Texas State Fair Farmers Market is sourced from 100% local farmers who grow every last bit of food they sell on their own land including fresh fruits, veggies, and flowers. There are also crafters, homemade baked goods, preserves, and fresh eggs.

Summer is Blooming and Bringing Lots of Fresh Produce

It’s time to head to your local favorite farmers market. Be sure to check one of these out for all kinds of goodies.

Rose City Farmers Market, Tyler

Saturday mornings, 8am-12 noon, the Rose City Farmers Market, located just a block from the Square, is in the Unclaimed Furniture parking lot in Tyler (236 S. Broadway). The market brings all that’s fresh straight to you: fruits, vegetables, and herbs plus pasture-raised beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and turkey, free-range/non GMO eggs, goat cheeses, fresh bread, flowers, coffee, jams and jellies, baked goods, Texas olive oil, handcrafted art, and Texas fruit wines on hand. Local musicians will be perform every Saturday. Visit them on Facebook, and foodcoalition. org.

Tyler Farmers Market

Tyler Farmers Market has moved to a new location at 2700 WSW Loop 323, Tyler, adjacent to Peltier Chevrolet. The Tyler Farmers Market is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 7am-2pm. They feature seasonal items under a big white tent. You can visit them online at tylerfarmersmarket.org.

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June 3rd (9:30am): Coffee Talk - Join for some coffee talk. GABC’s head barista will talk about different specialty coffees and how they are made. They will have a demonstration and a taste testing session as well as some awesome giveaways! This is held at Connections Cafe, 1607 Troup Hwy, Tyler.

Rescheduled: June 21st (5-9pm) & 22nd (11am7pm): 2019 Piney Woods Wine Festival - The City of Lindale is hosting the 9th Annual Piney Woods Wine Festival featuring wine tastings by the 20 wineries on the Piney Woods Wine Trail - many of them national award winners. Uncork the fun for musical entertainment, arts, crafts geared for the wine enthusiast, great food, and of course wine!

This event is free to attend, however, a wristband ($10) is required per day to enter the wine garden (tastings are not included in the $10 entry fee). If you plan on tasting wine, each tasting will cost $1, a glass of wine will range from $5-$8 per glass, and bottles of wine may be purchased from the individual wineries. Each wristband comes with a wine glass and a sixbottle wine tote. Tickets are available at visitlindale.com and may also be purchased at the event on the northeast corner of Picker’s Pavilion.

Picker’s Pavilion is located at 205 E. North Street, Lindale.

June 4th (8-10am): Blueberry Farm Meet-Up - Come “Meet Up” with some other new friends this summer at the Tyler Blueberry Farm for some fun blueberry picking. Cash and checks only. Be sure to bring sunscreen, wide brim hat, closed-toed shoes, step stool, and water. Find more info at tylerblueberry.com. Tyler Blueberry Farm is located at 9628 CR 429, Tyler. For more info go to facebook.com/ events/1090711554459377.

June 5th (6-10pm): “Diced” “Diced” is a part of the Jacksonville Tomato Fest Week, featuring competing cooking teams from Jacksonville ISD and the City of Jacksonville. Participants are on the spot to create dishes from a surprise basket of ingredients. Viewers will be able to cheer on their favorite team, taste their appetizers, and experience two wine tastings. Tickets are $35 with limited availability, and must be purchase ahead of time.

Don’t forget to make your dinner reservations for the Restaurant at Kiepersol after the “Diced” event by calling (903)894-3300. For further information visit JacksonvilleTexas.com/Tomato-Fest. This will be held at Salt Kitchen, The Winery at Kiepersol, 21558-A Merlot Ln. Tyler, TX 75703.

Lindale Farmers Market

Open through August 31st, this ongoing farmer’s market occurs every Saturday (8am-1pm). Lindale Farmers Market will be held at the Picker’s Pavilion, 205 E. North St., Lindale. Fruits, vegetables, artisan wares, and more are featured each week. For more info go to acebook. com/Lindale-Farmers-Market.

Stillwater Farm Market Store

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

June 8th (10am-3pm): Lynx Grills Test Drive at Don’s - Join for a Lynx Grills Test Drive! They will be on site showcasing their flagship All Trident Grill by preparing delicious bites. Stop by and speak directly to a Lynx representative. This will be held at Don’s TV & Appliances, 6714 S. Broadway, Tyler. It is free to attend.

June 19th-20th (7-10pm): Royal Feast Vintner’s Dinner - Vintner’s Dinners are fun events where you get to try wine and eat some of the best food from the Restaurant at Kiepersol! Each dinner event happens at a large table with all the attendees. This dinner includes 4 courses, each course paired with a Kiepersol Wine or Spirit. This a great social event or date night. You will have the opportunity to hear directly from some of the leaders at Kiepersol and dine with some fellow Texas wine lovers. The Royal Feast Vintner’s Dinner menu is a Charcuterie Spread, Fennel Seared Scallops, Steak and Pommes Frites, and Royal Trifle. Tickets are $100 plus tax per person, excluding gratuity. Dinner is served promptly at 7pm. You’re welcome to come early and visit the bar, which is first come, first served or you can visit the Winery and Distillery at Kiepersol. They request that all parties are seated and ready to have fun by 7pm. Sign up at shop.kiepersol.com. Kiepersol is located at 21508 Merlot Lane, Bullard. Future Vintner’s dinners are July 24th-25th, September 18th, and November 20th.

July 27th (9am-5pm): Chapel Hill Farmers Market & Trade Days - Please join and celebrate local businesses with a Farmer’s Market & Trade Days event. Businesses and farmers please email CHBAlliance@gmail.com to sign up as a vendor. The fee is $50 per booth. If you will need something larger than 6x10 feet of space, or electrical equipment, please let them know in advance. You can also bring payment to Wood & Bean or to Daily Grace Effect. This will be held at Chapel Hill High School, 13172 Hwy. 64E, Tyler. For more info go to facebook.com/ events/323409231683759.

June 6th (5:30-7:30pm)

Toast to Red, White & Booze

Held at the Garage Bar, 418 E. Erwin St., Downtown Tyler, the Toast to the annual Red, White & Booze will be kicking off, and counting down, to the next big event - Red White & Booze - 2019 Bar Crawl, to be held July 6th. Everyone is welcome.

July 6th (12 noon-6pm)

Red White & Booze Pub Crawl

Oh, say can you see? Heart of Tyler, Inc.’s Third Annual Red, White & Booze Downtown Bar Crawl is just around the corner!

Mark your calendars, and watch the Facebook page for a ‘early bird’ ticket release date.

This year it’s being kicked off with a bang! All proceeds will go to Heart of Tyler - the only non-profit solely dedicated to revitalizing and maintaining downtown Tyler.

For more info go to facebook.com/pg/toasttodowntowntyler/.

This event usually sells out fast - get your tickets soon!

Art

This Month at Tyler Museum of Art:

“Texas Birds: Works by Frank X. Tolbert”

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

The Tyler Museum of Art ushers in the summer season with a visual celebration of the avian species that fly the skies over the Lone Star State in the new exhibition “Texas Birds: Works by Frank X. Tolbert 2.” The show continues through August 4th in the TMA’s Bell Gallery. Admission is free.

Organized by the TMA and curated by Caleb Bell, “Texas Birds” spotlights works from Tolbert’s ongoing Texas Bird Project – including a recently finished piece that never has been seen by the public. Started in 2014, this body of work includes drawings, paintings, and prints that highlight a wide variety of the bird species that inhabit the state.

The series largely was inspired by early childhood experiences with the Lone Star State’s vast array of flora and fauna on trips the artist took with his father, Frank X. Tolbert Sr., as the elder Tolbert was writing his column “Tolbert’s Texas” for the “Dallas Morning News.” Work on the Texas Bird Project began when the artist was commissioned by Austin’s Flatbed Press & Gallery to create eight bird etchings. After the initial exhibition at Flatbed, Tolbert said he decided to continue the project indefinitely.

“Texas Birds” marks the first time works from the Texas Bird Project have been organized into a major museum exhibition.

Tolbert’s work has been widely exhibited and is featured in numerous public collections, including the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, Dallas Museum of Art, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. He and his wife, artist Ann Stautberg, live

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and work in Houston.

Support for “Texas Birds” is provided by Collectors’ Circle-Gold Sponsors June and Steve Hillis, and Myrtis D. Smith.

TMA Plots New Course with “Floating Life: Mississippi River Drawings by Liz Ward,” Through August 25th

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

Organized by the TMA and curated by Caleb Bell, “Floating Life” is the first large-scale museum exhibition of Mississippi River works by Ward, a San Antonio artist and professor of art and art history at Trinity University, whose work largely is informed by natural history and the environmental crisis.

The exhibition spotlights pieces from two recent bodies of work: “Ghosts of the Old Mississippi” and “Veritas Caput.” The works from “Ghosts of the Old Mississippi” are based on geological maps of the river’s ancient courses and inspired by the artist’s childhood memories from South Louisiana, where her great-grandfather spent a career as a riverboat captain. Pieces from “Veritas Caput” focus on the search for the source of the river by various explorers.

Ward’s work has been exhibited and is featured in numerous public collections, including the Tyler Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Support for “Floating Life” is provided by Collectors’ Circle-Gold Sponsors Betty and Dick Summers.

Summer Lecture Series Programs

• “I Knew Mark Twain” by Dr. Jim Richey, Professor and Department Chair of English, Tyler Junior College at 2:30pm on Sunday, July 21st Special Events

Special events in connection with current exhibitions include a free First Friday tour June 7th, July 5th and August 2nd. The first Friday of each month, 11am-12:30pm, the TMA offers a full day of free admission plus guided tours of its spotlight exhibitions.

Family Days will be from 2-4pm Saturday, June 8th, July 13th and August 10th. Free admission, interactive art projects, light snacks, and a festive atmosphere for all ages are on the menu for the second Saturday of each month with the Tyler Museum of Art’s Family Day.

TMA’s 2019 Summer Lecture Series will be held in the Museum’s Education Gallery. A small reception will follow each lecture.

Admission is free, but seating is limited. To RSVP, call (903)595-1001.

• “Divide and Conquer: An Overview of the MisEGuide will list any event for free, yes... sissippi River’s Role in the Civil War” by Dr. James Newsom, Senior Lecturer in Political Science and History, The University of Texas at Tyler will be held at 2:30pm, Sunday, June 23rd Log on to EGuideMagazine.com and click “Calendar”

FREE.

Gallery Main Street is celebrating serving the community and supporting local artists for 10 years! Part of that celebration includes a fun spin on the annual 6x6@110 fundraiser event. Instead of hundreds of 6x6s filling the Gallery, they wanted to pay tribute to “10 Years” and showcase 110 of local artwork on 10x10 canvases.

The name “110@110” reflects the fact that there will be 110 pieces of artwork, which will be shown at Gallery Main Street located at 110 W. Erwin in Downtown Tyler.

This yearly fundraiser helps support the operation cost for Gallery Main Street and allows them to keep the exhibit entry cost very low, to allow all artists to submit.

June 8th, doors open at 12 noon and the sale time is 5:30-7:30pm. Each 10x10 canvas will be $50. No early sales will be permitted.

Gallery Main Street features a new exhibit of original art approximately every eight weeks. Each exhibit opens with a Saturday evening reception that features an opportunity to meet the artists, refreshments, and more. The Opening Receptions are free and open to the public. Upcoming exhibits are: • Opening July 13th-September 10th: 10 Year Anniversary; Celebration party is August 28th • Opening September 14th-November 5th: Portraits of Inspirations - This exhibit is in partnership with the 86th Annual Texas Rose Festival.

The 2019 Portraits of Inspiration theme to depict the art style of the Rose Festival items will be provided soon.

• Opening November 9th-December 30th: Hello Future! - “Hello Future,” a Gallery Main Street production, invites you to explore what greeting and embracing the future means to you.

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

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Inside the Artist’s Studio:

Bright Stars, Birds, and Beasts On View This Summer in East Texas

By Derrick White Well, the heat has arrived. I’m sure you and yours need free, fun activities which will be stimulating to the senses and inside air conditioned buildings, so check out these venues around town showcasing wonderful visual art.

Gallery Main Street, located in Downtown Tyler at 110 W. Erwin St., kicked off the summer by displaying the Caldwell Arts Academy Exhibit.

The exhibition (which closed May 21st) featured 46 artworks by 42 different artists from Caldwell Arts Academy ranging from first through sixth grade.

This was a great opportunity for these young artists to have their creations exhibited at a professional level in a real contemporary art space. The pieces were strong and showcased these youthful bright Caldwell Stars.

Gallery Main Street has been celebrating serving our community for the last 10 years with the “110@110” Art Exhibition and Fundraising Art Sale.

110 (10” x 10”) art pieces created by a select group of local artists will be available for affordable purchase at the grand opening reception on June 8th at 6pm.

This runs through July 7th.

While you are Downtown, stop by ArtFix Cultured Studios around the corner at 112 S. Broadway Ave., where among the full walls of a variety of works by 13 gallery artists (including local talents Nyle Reams, Darby Blaise, and Cassie Bartley) you will find weekly workshops, classes, events, and now a new recording studio booth has been added in an old bank vault.

The Tyler Museum of Art exhibits “Texas Birds: Works by Frank X. Tolbert II” through August 4th containing artwork by the well-known Texas contemporary artist created for his ongoing Texas Bird Project. The exhibition contains drawings, paintings, and prints highlighting a variety of Texas bird species. The artist shows a range of his works and thought processes, from small-scale to largescale, with colorful blasts, textured surfaces, exaggerated forms, complex compositions, and expressive lines.

Also on view is “Floating Life: Mississippi River Drawings by Liz Ward” through August 25th. This solo show by the artist and art professor at Trinity University in San Antonio spotlights pieces from two bodies of work – “Ghosts of the Old Mississippi” and “Veritas Caput” based on geological maps, river courses and sources, and childhood memories.

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

Call for Entries Open for 2019 Art of Peace – Tyler Visual Art Exhibit

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

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

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

The jury for selection will consist of members of the Art of Peace - Tyler committee and TMA representatives. The jury has the option to select up to two works per artist for inclusion in the show.

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On view in the Meadows Gallery at the University of Texas at Tyler’s Cowan Center, located at 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, is the 2019 “Juried Student Exhibition.”

The show is on display through August 9th and is free and open to the public Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

This year’s juror is Kate Borcherding (Sam Houston State University art professor and mixed media artist focusing on psychological narratives with the human figure). Her selections are impressive and engaging. The professional skill level, appeal, and powerful content coming from these emerging Texas contemporary artists is remarkable and speaks volumes about our East Texas art scene. We have powerful artistic voices here.

Some of the excellent eye Top left to right: catchers included in the exhibiJack Delaney, tion are Laminda Miller’s “New Life” Frank X Tolbert, (aluminum and epoxy clay), a small White Jones Collaboration, and powerful sculpture of a dead Laminda Miller, mouse hanging on the wall. The Jose Sanchez, piece speaks to the fragility of life and Brittany Taylor, the meekness of the small, and its Katie Dukes, form casts some incredible shadows.

Jessica Sanders, Jessica Sanders’ “Fold, Cover, Joshua Crockett Fold” (porcelain, stoneware and wire) is a colorful, quilted tapestry of tiny, individual, geometric ceramic tiles sewn quality, large-scale paintings by Lilah Shepherd, John together with copper wire. The result is an intricate Miranda, and Erick Rodriguez; a beautiful charcoal colorful blend of patterns where rigid, hard forms drawing by Lorianne Hubbard; and a bright and become billowy with fabric-like pleats. colorful organic form watercolor, monoprint, and Stephanie Nickel has an interesting triptych of collage piece by Katherine Finch. I enjoyed Jack old, rustic typewriters (ink and acrylic on paper) s (oil on canvas) painting “Paradise Suite,” entitled “Shift from the ‘Story’ Series.” The images are Delaney’ wherein a couple greet each other with a kiss inside faded and fleeting, and speak to the seasons of life an implied linear perspective interior, oblivious to and passage of time.

Brittany Taylor has a showstopper with her small both the fiery sky outside and the wildcats and other painting “Stroller” (acrylic on panel). This one draws critters clustered around the home. The piece is technically proficient while maintaining a head-scratching the viewer in close to examine the exquisite detail. woolly juxtaposition leaving one guessing. Leon It provides one with the sense of happening upon a hole in the wall of time and space and getting to peek Campbell has a solid piece in “Tetris Line Pattern,” a linocut on marbled paper creating a disorienting optic through to another world, similar in appearance but effect of layers with geometric line work atop fluid, eerily unlike our own. unforced, subtle colors.

The exhibit also features strong porcelain works Two of the works visually hitting me the hardest, from Willow Lanchester; well-crafted and intimate with a “creepy in a good way” sense of wonder, are relief and monoprint works from Maggie Pierce and “A Bone to Pick” by Joshua Crockett and “Unwanted/ Kelly Waller; a mixed media video installation (and Prized” by Katie Dawn Dukes. Crockett’s work is perhaps the funniest title in the show) from Nora Schreiber, “Am I Turning Myself Into a House Plant;” a meticulously sculpted tooth made from 2,399 Austin, Dallas, Lubbock, and the East Texas area.

“We are privileged that the Art of Peace - Tyler committee once again has asked us to be the host venue for this exhibition,” TMA Executive Director Chris Leahy said. “The work we have seen over the past four years of our partnership has grown increasingly more dynamic and accomplished, and we are proud to have the opportunity to participate in such a great community event.”

Entry deadline for the visual art show is July 31st. Works in all media are eligible, provided they can be juried by digital image.

These include painting, drawing, printmaking, photography/digital media, sculpture, mixed media and fine craft (wood, metal, clay, fiber, glass). Artists should e-mail digital images, descriptions of work, CV and artist information to artofpeaceart@gmail.com or mail a CD with information packet to: Art of Peace – Tyler Exhibit Committee, Tyler Museum of Art, 1300 S. Mahon Ave, Tyler, TX 75701.

“Since jury selection uses images of the artwork, artists should send high-quality images that represent their pieces as accurately and professionally as possible,” Ms. McCrady said. Artists must submit images as JPEG files. Art of Peace - Tyler reserves the right to reproduce artwork images of accepted entries for promotion of the exhibition in the media.

The TMA does not allow art sales on the

premises. However, given artist permission, guests will be provided with names of artists and selected contact information, McCrady said. Visitors who wish to purchase artwork may contact the artist directly regarding a sale after the close of the show.

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

For more information visit tylerpeace.com.

For questions about the art exhibition, e-mail artofpeaceart@gmail.com or call (903)658-5645.

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

Events

June 7th (6-9pm): WOMAN. Art. Poetry + Live Music - This will be Mayeden’s first art show to release their zine and celebrate the launch of their online exhibit with live art, music, and poetry!

“WOMAN. Art. Poetry + Live Music,” is an event to celebrate the launch of Mayeden, an online gallery and print zine featuring all female artists. Most of the artists are local to East Texas, and all are incredibly talented. The artists include Cassie Bartley, Stephanie Clayton, Jasey Beddingfield, and many more. There will be a live poetry reading, live music, art for sale, plus the Mayeden zine and Mayeden merch for sale. You can grab some coffee from The Foundry, and head back to browse some art, meet some of the artists, and sit back to enjoy some live poetry and music by Russell Weller. This will be held at The Foundry Coffee House, 202 S. Broadway, Downtown Tyler. Tickets are $12 and available on eventbrite.com. Be sure to attend and see the new zine!

toothpicks. The tooth is textured, weathered, and brown like it’s been pulled from an old, craggy smoker. Crockett committed to forming this piece the hard way, and all the nuances of surface really paid off.

And then there’s Katie Dukes’ equestrian-esque fetus beast distorted by the clear liquid inside its specimen jar (oven clay, aluminum, glass, and water). This work is beautifully crafted and hauntingly indistinct. It stands in both worlds, of being either some believable fantasy or a freakish reality.

Regardless, it is a job well done.

The exhibition also showcases quality pieces from Lidia Alvidrez, Rachel Lynn Anthony, Megan Brewer, Brady Collings, Coy Lothrop, Mike Ohara, Mary Ann Post, Jamin Shepherd, and Jacque Yost.

I wish I had room to discuss them all, but I don’t so you will have to go see the art yourselves.

Summer is a great time to do it and as usual, art is a part of East Texas. Be sure to see as much as you can while you are out seeking the cool air conditioning.

June 8th (2-10pm): The Liberal Art & Music Festival - In conjunction with 2nd Saturday Hit the Bricks, the Liberal Art & Music Festival will be held in the Spring Avenue Plaza, 115 N. Spring Ave, directly behind the Smith County Courthouse in beautiful Downtown Tyler. There will be a great variety of local artists and performers, activities for the kids and lots of street food. Live art and music will be from 2pm-10pm. This is fun for the whole family. For more info go to facebook.com/ events/996244560565132.

June 8th (7-10pm): 4 SHOW Art Exhibition - A new art exhibition, 4 SHOW, will open June 8th in Downtown Tyler at Martin Walker Law Firm, 121 N. Spring St. Martin Walker will host the exhibit in its award-winning facility, which historically served as the Arcadia Theater but now serves as the law firm. Four artists were selected for the exhibit, including Catherine Night, Kailan Counahan, Lisa Rachel Horlander, and Dace Kidd. Each is a professional artist living and working in Texas, and each will present signature pieces. Artwork to be displayed at the show will include paintings, photography, sculpture, and assemblage. Admission is free and there will be complimentary refreshments served during the opening. More info is atfacebook. com/events/590858014768744/

Theatre

The 2019 Texas Shakespeare Festival Returns to Kilgore

The Texas Shakespeare Festival returns to Kilgore College on June 27th for a season that continues through July 28th. Performances take place in Van Cliburn Auditorium located in Kilgore College’s Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Center.

The 2019 shows are: “As You Like It,” one of Shakespeare’s most frequently performed comedies, is a “hilarious tale of disguises and mistaken identities.” Harold Bloom wrote that Rosalind is among Shakespeare’s greatest and most fully realized female characters. This will be on stage June 27th, July 4th, 6th, 12th,* 14th,* 19th, 21st, 25th,* and 27th.* “Born Yesterday” will be on stage. After its opening on Broadway in 1946, the Garson Kanin comedy became the longest-running show on Broadway with 1,642 performances, a record it held for almost 30 years. It is the story of an unethical millionaire doing illegal business in Washington DC, while the behavior of his unrefined mistress threatens to spoil his plans. It’s a funny play with an important message. This will be on stage June 28th, July 5th,* 7th,* 12th, 14th, 18th,* 20th,* 25th, and 27th.

“Othello,” one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, tells the story of a Moorish general and his disloyal ensign, Iago, who convinces him that his wife Desdemona has been unfaithful. The play deals with themes of including love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge, and repentance. This will on stage June 29th, July 5th, 7th, 11th,* 13th,* 18th, 20th, 26th,* and 28th.* “Into the Woods,” a musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, intertwines the plots of several well-known fairy tales as it explores the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests.

“Be careful what you wish for” seems to be the connecting theme, along with the message that people must come together to save each other. This will be on stage June 30th, July 4th,* 6th,* 11th, 13th, 19th,* 21st,* 26th, and 28th.

“The Girl Who Cried Throgmonster” will also be on stage. In this quirky retelling of an Aesop fable, a young girl must save her town from the destructive force of a not-quite-extinct monster while simultaneously learning about the destructive force of one foolish wish. Toss in a goat-obsessed scout leader, a squash-squashing granny, and a fairy godmother constantly plagued with legal woes, and you have a twisted tale that will delight young and old alike! Productions are July 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, and 27th at 10am.

The Chinese Talent Night! Since 2009, the Texas Shakespeare Festival has had the pleasure of hosting a group of theatre artists from Chongqing and Shanghai, China. Audiences are allowed a glimpse into their artistic process with an original piece premiered at the Texas Shakespeare Festival.

Admission to this performance is free (though registrations are required), and the audience is invited to join the company for a post-performance reception.

Chinese Talent Night is Tuesday, July 23rd at 7:30pm.

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

Combining classics with the most contemporary, this year’s show “Stage to Screen” will feature songs originally featured on the stage and made famous on the screen, performed by the 2019 Company.

Due to popular demand, a matinee performance has been added to the bill, allowing double the amount of attendees. The Showcase takes place on Wednesday July 24th at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $25.

A special Backstage Tour will be held Sunday, July 28th at 8pm where you can take a guided backstage tour of the Festival Shops. Call the TSF ticket office at (903)983-8601 to schedule a tour.

Groups are welcome. Tours available TuesdaySunday. Tickets are $5 per person.

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

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

Go to texasshakespeare.tix.com to purchase.

You can purchase tickets by calling the TSF Box Office at (903)983-8601 9am-5:30pm Tuesday through Sunday. By mail, complete the order form on the Season Brochure and mail with payment to TSF Box Office, 1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX 756623204. Include a daytime telephone number and you will receive a return call to confirm your order.

You can also come by the TSF Box Office in the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Center at 1200 Hwy. 259 South and Brook Ave. (east side of the crosswalk), on the Kilgore College campus. Box Office hours are 9am-5:30pm Tuesday-Sunday.

STAR (Summer Theatre Arts Review) Program Begins

Summer Theatre Arts Review (S.T.A.R.) is an educational summer theatre program for both beginner and experienced actors and actresses alike at Tyler Civic Theatre.

Ranging from preschool to high school, each class meets Monday through Friday with a performance on Saturday.

Classes can be half day or full day, and one week or two. Each class is a mixture of drama rehearsal, learning exercises, and fun games to help performers learn and grow. Some classes have different schedules and combine multiple aspects of theatre for a more specialized education and experience. Overall, the Summer Theatre Arts Review is a wonderful and meaningful experience for anyone

wanting to be more involved with the arts.

For entering preschool-1st grade, STAR camps are June 10th-14th (8:30-10am), and July 15th-19th (12:15-1:45pm). Cost is $60.

For entering grades 1st-4th, STAR camps are June 10th-14th (1:30-5pm), June 17th-21st (8:30am-12 noon), June 24th-28th (1:30-5pm), July 1st-5th (8:30am-12 noon), and July 8th-12th (8:30am-12 noon). Cost is $85.

For entering grades 4th-7th, STAR camps are June 10th-14th (9am-5pm). June 24th-July 5th (8:30am-12 noon), July 1st-5th (9am-5pm), July 1st-12th (1:30-5pm), and July 15th-19th (9am5pm). Cost is $160.

For entering grades 2nd-8th, STAR camps are June 17th-28th (8:30am-12 noon), Combat Musical will do “Pirates of Penzance, Jr.” Camp cost is $200.

Performances are June 29th at 2:30pm and 4:30pm.

Tickets are $5. Four family passes are included in camp cost.

For entering grades 4th-12th, STAR camps are 3 weeks for half days June 17th-July 5th (1:305pm) with a performance of “Shrek, Jr” July 5th and 6th at 7:30pm. Tickets are $12.50 for all seats. Cost of camp is $300.

For entering grades 7th-12th, STAR camps are July 8th-12th (9am-5pm) and July 15th-19th (9am5pm). Cost is $160 for camp.

Dramatic Story Writing Camp will be held June 17th-21st (1:30-5pm) for those entering grades 7th-12th.

All camps perform on Saturday mornings at 10am. There are still a few spaces open for these fun educational camps.

Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com. Registration forms are available under the tab “Education.”

Events & Plays

June 13th-30th (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “Mamma Mia!” - Over 60 million people worldwide have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make “Mamma Mia!” the ultimate feel-good show! ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

June 21st-30th (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “Death of a Salesman” will be on the stage at Henderson Civic Theatre. Arthur Miller’s play “Death of a Salesman” addresses a loss of identity and a man’s inability to accept change within himself and society. The play

is a montage of memories, dreams, confrontations, and arguments - all of which make up the last 24 hours of Willy Loman’s life. The play concludes with Willy’s suicide and subsequent funeral. Henderson Civic Theatre is located at 122 E. Main St., Henderson. For more information call (903)6572968 or go to hendersoncivictheatre.org.

June 29th (2:30pm and 4:30pm): “The Pirates of the Penzance Jr.” - This is a hilarious farce with sentimental pirates, dim-witted young lovers, and an eccentric Major-General, and is based on the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. The wit and whimsy of Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic score is suffused with a modern sensibility in “The Pirates of Penzance Jr.,” a swashbuckling musical journey! Set on the rocky coast of Cornwall, England, “The Pirates of Penzance Jr.” begins with a group of pirates who are celebrating the birthday of one of their own, Frederic, who has reached his 21st year. Finally having served the full length of his required time with the pirates, he decides to strike off on his own and become an upstanding citizen – which may even mean bringing the pirates to justice. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

July 5th-6th (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2:30pm): “Shrek the Musical Jr.” - Everyone’s favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as Shrek leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, “Shrek Jr.” is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

July 25th-August 11th (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “Disney’s Newsies - The Musical:” - Stop the presses!

This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what’s right and seize the day. Set in turn-of-the-20th Century New York City, “Newsies” is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, “Newsies” features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (“Little Shop of Horrors,” “Sister Act”) and Jack Feldman, and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (“Kinky Boots”).

Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” “Newsies” is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

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

Mamma Mia! June 13-30 The Pirates of Penzance JR. June 29 Shrek The Musical JR. July 5-6 Disney's Newsies - The Musical July 25 - Aug. 11

Tickets available at tylercivictheatre.com.

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