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April 1, 2018 • Issue 4, Volume 6

Rose City Farmers Market: Sprouts Up in Downtown Tyler

Card 53 Comedy:

They’re Serious About Joking

Local’s Favorite Patios: Komen Race for the Cure: Places to Eat, Drink and Explore

A Wonderful Tradition Continues

Pr e se n t i ng

A new menu Brought to you by our NEW Executive Chef

Thomas Matson

One of the Top Restaurants in Tyler!

Thoughtfully prepared & joyfully shared!

The food was fabulous. It was fresh, healthful and delicious. How could you ask for anything more! - Steven W.

I'm still thinking about Roast Social Kitchen! Some of the best pizza I've ever had! The Bees Knees- Thin crust pizza with sausage drizzled with a spiced infused honey. Amazing!

- Laura B.

New Menu Items When I read on Roast Social Kitchen's website about their very special pizza oven, I expected fine pizza crust, and I'm happy to say they delivered!

- Angie F.

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Every time I go to Roast, it is amazing! Most recently they have added a new head chef, and he has created some amazing dishes! Leslie R.

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April 1, 2018 • Issue 4, Volume 6

Contents 5-11 Things to Do » “Rose City Farmers Market Grows Into Downtown” by Barbara Greenbauer » Hit the Bricks Downtown For Lots of Fun » Lindale’s 8th Annual Piney Woods Wine Festival & Tour » Touch a Truck Competition » There’s Great 4-Legged Fun This Month: Wings Over Pegasus » UT Tyler’s Distinguished Lecture Series: Kimberly Guilfoyle » Smith County Master Gardeners Lectures & Tyler’s Annual Garden Tour » Horror & Paranormal Conference & Psychic Fair: Tyler Gets Into Ghosts and Scary Things » Upcoming at Cowan Center: “The Wizard of Oz” and The Celtic Women on Stage » At Liberty Hall This Month: Johnny Rodriguez, Bill Anderson and Mouse & The Traps in Concert » “Card 53 Comedy: They’re Serious About Joking” by Johnny Griffith » Spring Weather Offers Unique Local Outdoor Places to Explore » 5K’s, Fun Runs & Much More » Susan G. Komen 2018: Tyler Race For The Cure® » The Frisbee Dog & Disc Championship Comes to Tyler 14 Food » Spring and Outdoor Patios Go Hand in Hand: Local’s Favorite Patios to Eat & Drink Al Fresco This Spring » Taste of Tyler & The Rose City Restaurant Week Join Forces » The 17th Annual Cinco De Mayo Celebration at On the Border 15-19 Music » Elvis Returns to Tyler: World Famous Tribute Performer Travis Powell in Concert Again » The Old Firehouse Acoustic Series presents: Ryanhood in Concert » “Blind Pursuit: Chasing Dreams” by Johnny Griffith » Favorite Folk Family Revival Returns to Stanley’s » “Southern Raised, Southern Strong:” Cattle Baron’s Announce 2018 Headliner » Annual Jazz Festival Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Texas Featuring Edwin Holt and Red Clay Roadhouse » “The Jazz Connection: Spreading The Good Grooves” by Johnny Griffith » The Complete Music Gig Guide for Live Music 20 Theatre » Pollard UMC to Present the Musical ‘1776’ » Upcoming Plays, Musicals, and More 21 Family » Earth Day at Caldwell Zoo This Month » Movies in the Park Begins Again: “Lego Ninjago” on Screen » Time to Celebrate at the DSP: 25th Anniversary Spring Celebration Day and Mini Makers Faire » Children’s Clothing Consignment Sale: Where Smart Moms Find Great Deals » A Classically Good Time at the Movies 22 Art » “Inside the Artist’s Studio: Gallery Main Street Presents ‘Elephant in the Room’” by Derrick White » TJC 2018 Arts Festival All Month: Come Explore all the Arts 23 Books » “What’s In a Book” by Gini Rainey » The Annual Smith County Medical Alliance Book Sale » Book Clubs & Book Signings

A Month of Legends AT LIBERTY HALL

THIS MONTH

April 7th (8pm) ETSO Presents: Following the Ninth April 12th (7pm) The Legendary Johnny Rodriguez in Concert April 14th (7pm) - “Ultimate Elvis Country, Gospel, and #1 Hits” April 20th (7pm) - Bill Anderson in Concert April 21st (8pm) - Mouse & The Traps May 10th (7pm) Twitty & Lynn: Grandchildren of Conway & Loretta in Concert June 16th (7pm) - Jeannie Seely June 27th (7pm) Country Music Hall of Famer Connie Smith July 20th (7pm) “Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute” August 11th (8pm) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Bluegrass Band August 16th (7pm) - The Bellamy Brothers

For tickets, go to

LibertyTyler.com

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To Do

Come Downtown and “Hit the Bricks” Saturday, April 14th Downtown businesses and attractions (around the square and

Rose City Farmers Market Grows Into Downtown

off the square) will be bursting with things to do Saturday, April 14th, the second Saturday of every month, for “Hit the Bricks.”

Downtown Tyler businesses have something for the whole family!

PARKING IS FREE in the parking garage and on the square.

Also, there will be a FREE hop on/hop off shuttle sponsored by Tyler Innovation Pipeline that will take you around Downtown.

Plan your day to attend one or all of these special activities:

By Barbara Greenbauer Everything is blooming, growing, and flourishing in East Texas and it’s time to head back to

the market!

Your Saturday mornings can be stupendous with by stopping downtown at the new Rose City Farmers Market location. Opening April 7th and running through the first weekend in November, the market is a neat, unique experience for the whole family.

Located just a block from the Square - in the Unclaimed Furniture parking lot in Tyler (236 S. Broadway), the market is the place to be bright and early Saturday mornings from 8am-12 noon. Your senses will go wild with the atmosphere of the Rose City Farmers Market.

As part of the Food and Farm Coalition, their goal is to work toward a sustainable food system that meets the needs of both producers and consumers.

The market brings all that’s fresh straight to you: fruits, vegetables, and herbs all grown within 75 miles of Tyler. That includes pasture-raised beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and turkey, free-range/non GMO eggs, and goat cheeses.

Jessica Bullock, Director of the Farmers Market, says “We are excited about the opportunity to connect people with locally grown food in a great community gathering place Downtown.”

The move to downtown makes the market “easily accessible to everyone, which is extremely important to our mission,” explained Jessica. All items sold at market are 100% produced or grown by the vendors. “Everything you’ll see at the market has been grown, baked, or made by the vendors themselves, which may be a surprise to some,” said Jessica.

Eating seasonally is what the market is all about, and when you eat food grown locally, it’s is always harvested at the peak of its season. Local food is also not stored in shipping containers, so it doesn’t spoil or lose health benefits on its way.

Buying food at its peak season also benefits our local farmers because it costs less for producers to harvest and transport and those savings get passed down to you…it’s a huge win/win for everybody!

With the Market opening in April 7th and running through November 17th, every week will be a brand new adventure as the seasons change and different produce are featured. In April, a trip to the market will fill your senses with treasures from East Texas fields like arugula, carrots, kohlrabi, radishes, beets, turnips, strawberries, new potatoes, mustard greens, kale, lettuce, cilantro, onions, swiss chard and parsley.

The market is all about community, so you’ll find something for everyone from fresh bread to flowers, coffee, jams and jellies, and baked goods. Vendors also showcase Texas olive oil, handcrafted art, and Texas fruit wines.

And that’s not all you’ll get to see at the Market. Local musicians

Family

• A Scavenger Hunt will be held at the Goodman Museum.

• PraiseFest 2018 will be held 10am-5pm on the Square.

• 2-4pm, “Makerspace: Introduction to Finch Robots” will take place at the Tyler Public Library. This STEM workshop is free for children and teens. It will be held in the Library Treehouse.

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will be showcased every Saturday, plus a new exciting addition of rotating food trucks. “We are proud to serve as a venue to some of Tyler’s most talented musicians,” said Jessica. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the perfect blend of food and music and great weather.

Vendors or members must meet certain goals including being located within 75 miles of the market, providing safe and fair working conditions for all farm workers, organic or natural methods, humanely raised animal products, beef and other grasseating animals are grass fed, and dairy is rGHB-free. Find out more about becoming a member/vendor at foodcoalition.org.

The market depends on volunteers to set up and break down, help with displays, banners, and lots of behind the scenes work.

What a great way to give back to the community! People interested in helping can contact rosecityfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

“We are thrilled to be part of the Downtown scene and to be able to partner with the great small businesses that are part of this growing culture,” said Jessica. “The new location is a perfect fit for the Market and the thriving downtown community.” “We would like to thank Bill & Cecilia Bush of Unclaimed Furniture for the space and the support.”

Bring the family and spend Saturday mornings at the Rose City Farmers Market, located at 302 S. Broadway in Downtown Tyler.

Visit them on Facebook at rosecityfamersmarket.com and foodcoalition.org.

• Ye Olde City Antique Mall will again host a Treasure Hunt: find hidden bricks with discounts and free items as you shop.

• An Artists & Makers Market will be at Gallery Main Street.

• The Rose City Farmers Market will be open at 302 S. Broadway Ave., 8am-12 noon.

• Other shops include El Guapo Records (vintage and new vinyl records), 903 Handmade (collections from quality handmade makers local, around Texas, and around the country,) and Moss: Where Flowers are Fair (local and fairly traded fresh flowers, plantings, locally made apothecaries, vintage finds), and Moon River Naturals (body products using local, organic ingredients).

Art

• Gallery Main Street’s current art exhibit “Elephant in the Room” continues on exhibit. It is free to view the exhibit.

• “Tyler Sister Cities: Glimpses of Japan” will be held at Gallery Main Street, 5:30-8pm. It is free to attend.

Tours

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

• At 8:30pm, the Haunted WALKING Tour of Downtown will be held. Tickets are $8/person and available at toursoftyler.com. This is weather permitting.

• At 9:30pm, the Haunted RIDING Tour of Downtown will be held.

Tickets are $15/person and available at toursoftyler.com.

Music

Beer + Dogs = Yappy Hour Yappy Hour will be held Thursday, April 5th, 4-10pm at ETX

Brewing Co., 221 S. Broadway Ave., Downtown Tyler. Bring your family, friends, and dogs to this event where the focus is simple: to drink beer to help dogs.

There is free dog training by Bill McFarlin at 6:30pm.

Contests are held at 6:30pm, 7pm, and 7:30pm.

All winners will receive a $25 Visa gift card.

This is free to attend and fun for everyone!

This monthly event benefits Pets Fur Further People, who is committed to reduce and ultiYappy Hours: mately eliminate euthanasia as a method of May 3rd population for unwanted dogs and cats. They June 7th promote the positive results of spay/neuter July 5th programs, and pride themselves in teaching August 2nd responsible pet guardianship.

September 6th For more info go to petsfurpeople.org or October 4th call (903)597-2471.

• The Ultimate Elvis Country, Gospel, & #1 Hits will be in concert at Liberty Hall at 7pm. Tickets start at $25. Purchase at libertytyler.com or at the door.

• ETX Brewing Co. will have Loose Thread, 8-10pm. No cover.

• The Garage Bar will have Tyler Dudley Band, 9pm-12 midnight.

You must be 21 to attend.

• Rick’s on the Square will host a party-band, 9pm-12 midnight. For 21 and older adults only.

Museums & More

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

Restaurants

For dinner, sink your teeth into one of the local Downtown eateries. Find anything from cheap tacos and bar food to fine dining and everything in between. There’s no excuse to leave hungry with all of the dining options Downtown.

More Info

Hit the Bricks: Second Saturday is an event you won’t want to miss! Rain or shine, cold or hot, there will always be something to do in Downtown on the second Saturday of every month. Grab your friends and family and “Hit the Bricks!” For a full list of activities each month go to VisitTyler.com/SecondSaturday or on Facebook.

FOR MORE INFO GO TO VISITTYLER.COM/SECONDSATURDAY

SHOPPING

YE OLDE CITY ANTIQUES MOSS: WHERE FLOWERS ARE FAIR EL GUAPO RECORDS 903 HANDMADE ROSE CITY FARMERS MARKET, 8AM-12 NOON

ART

ARTISTS & MAKERS MARKET AT GALLERY MAIN STREET GALLERY MAIN STREET CURRENT ART EXHIBIT "ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM" “TYLER SISTER CITIES: GLIMPSES OF JAPAN” AT GALLERY MAIN STREET, 5:30-8PM

FAMILY

SCAVENGER HUNT AT THE GOODMAN-LEGRAND MUSEUM 10-4 PRAISE FEST 2018, 10AM-5PM ON THE SQUARE MAKERSPACE AT TYLER PUBLIC LIBRARY 2-4

MUSIC

LIBERTY HALL: ULTIMATE ELVIS COUNTRY, GOSPEL, & #1 HITS GARAGE BAR ETX BREWING CO RICK’S ON THE SQUARE

TOURS WALKING & RIDING TOURS HALF MILE OF HISTORY TOURS

FOOD DON JUAN’S JACK RYAN'S CHOPHOUSE FOUNDRY COFFEE HOUSE GARAGE BAR THE PORCH AT ETX BREWERY RICK'S ON THE SQUARE SPORTS ZONE BAR & GRILL THE FOUNDRY STRADA CAFFE

INFO BOOTH AT GALLERY MAIN STREET

FUTURE MAY 12 ~ JUNE 9 - JULY 14 april 14th downtown tyler

2ND SATURDAY

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Lindale’s 8th Annual Piney Woods Wine Festival MayThe 11th-12th City of Lindale is hosting the 8th

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Annual Piney Woods Wine Festival Friday, May 11th 5-9pm and Saturday, May 12th 11am-7pm.

The event features wine tastings by the 19 wineries on the Piney Woods Wine Trail, many of them national award winners. Uncork the fun with musical entertainment, arts and crafts geared for the wine enthusiast, great food, and of course lots of wine.

This event is free to attend. A wristband is required per day if you plan on tasting wine ($1 per sample), buying a glass of wine ($5 or more) or bottles while enjoying live musical entertainment inside Picker’s Pavilion. Each wristband comes with a wine glass and a six-bottle wine tote.

The Picker’s Pavilion is located at 205 E. North St., in Lindale. If you have any questions, go to • Maydelle Country Wines, 175 County Road visitlindale.com/events or email info@lindaletx.gov.

2108, Rusk, maydellewines.com Travel the Piney Woods Wine Trail • Naca Valley Vineyard, 9897 FM 1878, Nacogdoches, nacavalley.com East Texas is home to many vineyards and • O'Farrell Country Vineyards, 7152 FM 995, wineries. The Piney Woods Wine Trail, organized Atlanta, ofaffellvineyard.com in 2010, draws attention to the area’s wine industry.

• Pelle Legna, 18655, CR 418, Tyler, pellelegna.

Today the trail is made up of about 19 vineyards, com located from Mount Pleasant to Nacogdoches, • Red 55 Winery, 114 E. North St., Lindale, Texas. Some have tasting rooms and restaurants and others hold tours and special events. mirandalambert.com The following are members of the Piney • Red Road Vineyard & Winery, 105 W. Front St., Woods Wine Trail. For more information go Naples, redroadvineyard.com pineywoodswinetrail.com.

• Texas Vineyard & Smokehaus, 2442 Anderson • Bella Stella Winery, 879 County Road 4440, CR 2133, Palestine, texasvineyard.org Winnsboro, bellastellawinery.com • Valle della Pace Vineyards & Winery, 17840 • Briar Creek Vineyards, 10488 County Road State Highway 110 N., Garden Valley, valledel2180 (Yarbrough Lane), Whitehouse, briarlapace.com creekvineyards.com • White Fox Vineyards, 14491 FM 773, • Della Terra Farm, 2530 County Road 3425, Murchison, whitefoxvineyards.com Brashear, dellaterrafarm.com • Dixie Wine Co., 47549 U.S. Highway 69, Mount Selman, dixiewine.net • Enoch’s Stomp Vineyard and Winery, 870 Ferguson Road, Harleton, enochsstomp.com • Fairhaven Vineyards, 5340 S. FM 2869, Hawkins, fairhavenvineyards.com • Granny Muffin Wines, 301 W. Oak St., Palestine, grannymuffinwines.com • Kiepersol Vineyards & Winery, 4120 FM 344 East, Tyler, kiepersol.com • Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, 658 County Road 1334, Pittsburg, lospinosranchvineyards.com • M6 Winery, 201 West Main, Bullard, m6winery.com

<<April 7th*10am-2pm>>

TOUCH A TRUCK COMPETITION All hands on deck! Touch A Truck is for children to learn about different vehicles as they explore, climb, and touch emergency response vehicles, heaving machinery, and other equipment in a supervised environment. There will be a “Noises Off” hour from 1-2pm for sensory sensitive children. This family-friendly hands-on experience offers the opportunity to meet the people who build, protect, and serve the community. This will held at Broadway Square Mall, 4601 S. Broadway, Tyler.

There's Great 4-Legged Fun This Month:

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Help A Horse Day, a nationwide celebration.

The day will be a casual, Join the fun with your four carnival atmosphere with an legged friend best friend this month! airshow by “The Raptor,” pony The SPCA of East Texas rescues, rides, airplanes, skydivers, fun fosters, rehabilitates, and adopts horse-themed games, arts and homeless pets from the community. The SPCA is crafts, and much more. There’s something for located at 4517 Old Bullard Rd., Tyler, (903)596- everyone.

Guests can visit the Pegasus trainers and staff 7722, spcaeasttx.com. Scheduled events are: meet, pet, finger-paint, and learn about the April 15th (10am-12 noon) - Hounds & Grounds to horses. The SPCA of East Texas will be on-site will be held at 1836 Texas Kitchen, 2467 Crow with adoptable dogs.

Rd., Tyler. Join the fun on the patio for brunch There are free airplane rides for kids 8-17 and coffee and bring your furry friends. years old. There will also be a raffle drawing for April 19th (6-8pm) - Pooches on the Patio will be two round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines, and at The Catch, 1714 S. Beckham, Tyler. Bring your tons of games for the whole family.

Skydivers, the EMS Helicopters, Warbirds, and furry friends and enjoy a great evening. the Ben Wheeler Fire Department will be present.

April 28th: Wings Over Pegasus Admission is $10 a car. All proceeds benefit the rescued horses of The Pegasus Project.

“Wings Over Pegasus,” the annual airplane For more info go to mypegasusproject.org/ extravaganza, will be Saturday, April 28th, wings-over-pegasus.

9am-3pm, to coincide with The Association for

Wings Over Pegasus

UT Tyler’s Distinguished Lecture Series:

Horror & Paranormal Conference & Psychic Fair:

yours early!

Guests include Marie Davis, Trana Simmons, Heidi Hoke, Scott Gruenwald, Ashton Rogers and NTR Paranormal, Mike McCaskill, Jeff Hurley, J.J. Jensen, Artiesha Blacq, Dr. Heidi Hoke, Ashton Rogers, and more.

This year’s annual Horror & Paranormal Throughout the day there will be tarot Conference & Psychic Fair is coming to town readings, astrology readings, angelic guide April 20th-21st and has promises to be bigger connection sessions, psychic rune card with the stars. This event will also April 3rd at 7:30pm, Kimberly Guilfoyle will and better than ever. readings, hypnotherapy demos, medium readings, include some light ghost hunting plus a movie Held at the Staybridge Inn & Suites, 2759 present a riveting lecture at the Cowan Center.

McDonald Rd., in Tyler, you can experience every- screening. Be sure to experience the speakers and mind clearing and energy balancing sessions, reiki Kimberly Guilfoyle joined FOX News thing from ghosts, to Bigfoot, to UFO’s, to psychic vendors all day Saturday, April 21st, and a psychic healing, and photo ops.

Channel as a legal analyst in 2006, hosting the There will also be an Overnight Ghost Hunt gallery that evening, followed by an all night ghost readings - everything can be found at this hugely one-hour crime-based program, “The Lineup.” that covers four locations. You will be able to hunt at multiple locations.

VIP ticket holders get popular event.

She currently co-hosts Fox’s primetime show early access with free coffee and donuts, front row drive yourself to each location and stay as long New and returning guest speakers make this “The Five” - a roundtable ensemble of FOX as you want. Ghost hunting teams in charge of an event to remember. Come satisfy your curiosity seating, super stuffed goody bags, a free tarot or personalities who discuss, debate, and debunk the locations will be Lone Wolf Paranormal, After rune reading by special guest Alexis Jones, access or add to your current knowledge.

You will have news stories, controversies, and issues of the day.

Party Paranormal, TexPart Paranormal, and ART to a free movie of your choice Friday night at the opportunity to meet the established stars, the Guilfoyle also appears as a legal and political Hollywood Theaters, free dinner at Athena’s Greek Paranormal. Among the four locations is the analyst on “Hannity,” and is part of a rotating panel up and coming stars, and of course, experience Historic Select Theater in Mineola. astounding psychic readings and galleries that will Restaurant on Friday night, and free admission on “Outnumbered.” In 2003, she authored the The full itinerary as well as tickets are available to the psychic gallery on Saturday night. These be going on. national bestseller “Making the Case: How to Be at toursoftyler.com. Tickets range from $15-$60.

April 20th kicks it all off with a VIP dinner tickets are extremely limited, so be sure to get Your Own Best Advocate.”

There will be a dinner and post-Lecture reception.

The Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the UT Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the box office by calling (903)5667424 or go to cowancenter.org.

Kimberly Guilfoyle

April 20th-21st Tyler Gets Scary

Clays For The Cause April 14th (8:30am3pm), join the fun for fellowship and shooting at the 6S Ranch in Lindale. There will be drawings for two firearms with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. Enter to win aT3X CTR Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor (retail value is $1,100) or a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I 28” 12 gauge shotgun (retail value is $2,100). Chance drawing tickets are $50, and 200 tickets will be sold. For more info go to tylercattlebaronsgala.org.

Coming to the Tyler Public Library:

Smith County Master Gardeners Lectures & Tyler’s Annual Garden Tour Spring is the time

to start digging in the dirt and the Spring series of lectures Smith County Master Gardeners (SCMG) will help you get started.

These free lectures will be held at the Tyler Public Library, 201 S. College Ave., Downtown Tyler. For more info call (903)590-2980 or go to txmg.org/smithcomingevents. All lectures are held 11:30am-1pm unless otherwise noted. Lectures are: • April 13th - “Pass-along Plants” with MG Andie Rathbone • May 11th - “Sex in the Garden: All About Propagation” with MG Debby Watkins Annual Garden Tours Comes to Tyler

June 2nd, a unique opportunity to view five private gardens and landscapes will be offered as part of the SCMG Annual Garden Tour, 9am-3pm.

This year’s gardens showcase a variety of landscaping designs and styles, ranging from a lake setting to a small intimate garden. The 2018 Tour Gardens include: • Barone Garden – 910 S. Chilton, Tyler • Dugan Garden – 628 Whittle, Tyler • Reuter Garden – 1025 Arlington, Tyler • Russell Garden – 16411 Caddo Trail, Bullard • Atchley Garden – 16088 Treasure Cove, Bullard Tickets are $10 in advance, and $15 the day of tour. Advance tickets will be on sale May 1st-June 1st at Brookshire’s Rice Road, Potpourri House, Blue Moon Gardens, Anderson’s Gardens & Gifts Flint, and at the Extension Office. By mail, tickets are available up to May 20th. Please mail check to MG Garden Tour, 19461 Sandhill Lane, Flint TX 75762.

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“The Wizard of Oz” & Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 On Stage This Month At Kawa’s, we feature a unique twist on Japanese Hibachi and delectable fusion sushi rolls. Everything is made fresh and with quality ingredients.

The large Hibachi grills allow for an entertaining environment for all occasions. We have an enormous lounge area and elegant bar area which is a perfect venue for celebrating with all of your family and friends. Come on down and enjoy the only outdoor Hibachi grill in Tyler Texas. We pride ourselves on being Tyler's go-to place for a good time.

The craft cocktails from the bar complement the upbeat atmosphere, while live music and events are held weekly. Come join in the fun and make lasting memories with us. For a superior dining experience visit Kawa's Hibachi Grill & Lounge for lunch or dinner today.

LIVE MUSIC (7-10PM): FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH - CLINT ALFORD SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH - LEVI KITCHEN FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH - TYLER DUDLEY SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH - BLUE LOUIE FRIDAY, APRIL 20TH - TUXEDO CATS FRIDAY, APRIL 27TH - LEVI KITCHEN SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH - BLUEZ BOYZ

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

April 21st (7:30pm) - “The Wizard of Oz” will be presented at the Cowan Center. The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto, and their friends the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography, and classic songs. Tickets are $37-$72.

April 28th (7:30pm) - Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 will be presented at the Cowan Center. The East Texas Symphony will close their season with Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 9. The Orchestra will be joined by ETSO Chorus, UT Tyler Concert Chorale, and Patriot Singers, and

Park Day at Camp Ford

a quartet of soloists. The concert also features the ETSO premieres of Handel’s Zadok the Priest and Brahms’ Nanie. It’s a grand evening of choral music ending the season on a high note.

May 10th (7:30pm) - The Celtic Woman will be presented at the Cowan Center. This global phenomenon started on a winter Dublin night in 2004. The idea was conceived to create a musical ensemble featuring a selection of exceptional classically and traditionally trained Irish female musicians. Tickets are $42-$77.

April 7th (10am-2pm), join the Smith County Historical Society and the Civil War Trust as they host their 2nd annual Park Day. This event serves as a volunteer opportunity to help us service and maintain Camp Ford. Camp Ford served as the largest prisoner of war camp west of the Mississippi and at its peak held over 5,300 men. “We

are asking volunteers to help us clean the site and maintain its trails and walkways for visitors. This is a normal unmanned site and we greatly appreciate the assistance we get from volunteers willing to lend a helping hand.”

For more info email volunteer@ smithcountyhistoricalsociety.org or go to civilwar.org/events/park-day.

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Johnny Rodriguez, Bill Anderson and Mouse & TheLiberty Traps in Concert Hall is hosting a variety of upcoming

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

March 31st (8pm) - Card 53 April Fool’s Show - Returning to the stage of Liberty Hall after a sold out Valentine’s Day show, Card 53 is excited to create for you an experience like no other in Tyler made up entirely on the spot based on your suggestions. Due to the unpredictable nature of improv, they risk embarrassing their wives, girlfriends, dogs, employers, and total strangers with their unique style of improv makem-ups, Viewer discretion is advised. Tickets are $15 online. This is expected to sell out.

April 7th (2pm) - ETSO Presents “Following the Ninth” - “Following the Ninth” is a documentary film about the global impact of Beethoven’s final symphony. Celebrated to this day for its ability to heal, repair, and bring people together across great divides, the Ninth has become an anthem of liberation and hope that has inspired many around the world: • At Tiananmen Square in 1989, students played the Ninth over loudspeakers as the army came in to crush their struggle for freedom.

• In Chile, women living under the Pinochet dictatorship sang the Ninth at torture prisons, where men inside took hope when they heard their voices.

• As the Berlin Wall came down in December 1989, it collapsed to the sound of Leonard Bernstein conducting Beethoven’s Ninth as an “Ode To Freedom.”

• In Japan each December, the Ninth is performed hundreds of times, often with 10,000 people in the chorus. Following the Ninth gives us insight into the heightened importance of this massive communal Ninth in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami of 2011.

Directed and produced by Kerry Candaele—who previously produced “Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices,” “Iraq for Sale,” and the documentary

“A League of Their Own.” “Following the Ninth” traces these stories, intertwining them with the history of the Ninth itself to create a moving ode to hope, freedom, and the power of art. Tickets are $7-$12.

April 12th (7pm) - The Legendary Johnny Rodriguez in Concert - Texas Country Music Hall of Famer Johnny Rodriguez has had fifteen top-ten singles and six number one hits since 1973. Some of Johnny’s classic hits include: “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.” For tickets call (866)710-8942. Tickets start at $35.

April 14th (7pm) - “Ultimate Elvis Country, Gospel, and #1 Hits” - This will be a riveting evening of Elvis music, performed by Al Joslin. Al is a multi award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist who has taken his show across the country for the past 12 years. Opening the show will be the very popular “Shake, Rattle & Roll,” featuring songs from the 1950’s and 1960’s. All VIP tickets (rows A-D) include a glass of Prosecco, as well as exclusive entry to a “meet and greet” after the show. Tickets are $25 -$40.

April 20th (7pm) - Bill Anderson in Concert Country Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry sine 1961.

One of the most popular, most enduring entertainers of our time, he’s known, in fact as “Whispering Bill,” a nickname hung on him years ago as a result of his breathy voice and his warm, soft approach to singing a country song. For tickets call (866)710-8942. Tickets start at $40.

April 21st (8pm) - Mouse & The Traps - After more than 50 years together, Mouse & the Traps continue to be one of the best examples of “Texas Rock & Roll.” Formed in Tyler, Texas in 1965, Mouse, Nardo, Dave and Larry continue to give the public just what they want - great rock and roll. Whether you remember “Public Execution,” “Hit the Bricks,” or not, Mouse & The Traps has something for everyone. Tickets are $20-$25.

members? Open auditions or just a general knowledge of who’s in the craft and has the right set of skills for the troupe?

Jamey: Currently, we’re not looking to add anyone new but hopefully, we can book more consistent shows in the future and have a problem on our hands where we need to add new talent.

For anyone wanting to join, it’s good to have some previous improv training from Four Day Weekend, Stomping Ground Comedy, Dallas Comedy House (all three in Dallas) or one of the nationally worldrenowned programs such as Second City, iO, or Upright Citizens Brigade.

Johnny: About how many dates does Card 53 perform a year?

Jamey: It varies. We get hired to perform for a lot of private shows in addition to performing at Liberty Hall in Tyler. Last year, we performed for Robert E. Lee High School’s Faculty Christmas Party, the Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce banquet, UT Tyler’s New Faculty Orientation, and even the Wills Point Middle School Faculty Christmas Party.

Johnny: Does Card 53 try to perform as a

By Johnny Griffith complete group or do you sometimes go out in These guys are kidding around, seriously. The different variations?

Jamey: We’re a total package. We’re not like word is getting out about the fact that Tyler has a members of the Avengers, although we have our growing comedy scene. One of the hot spots in own individual talents, we work best when we that community is Card 53 Comedy, an improv ensemble who specialize in random acts of hilarity work together. Plus, we’re all best friends so it’s more fun when we’re doing this together. on and off stage. From stand-alone events, to Johnny: What does Card 53 have coming up corporate gatherings and educational events, the that we need to have on our radar? players in Card 53 are versatile, talented, and just Jamey: It will be over by the time this gets plain ole’ funny. Co-founder Jamey Whitley was published, but we have an event your readers gracious enough to sit down with me and give us some more insight into this stacked deck of funny. would have absolutely loved called Easter Fools Johnny: In your own words, what is Card 53? Weekend...it’s on Easter Weekend or April Fools Jamey: The name Card 53 basically represents Weekend - however you want to look at it. Easter the 53rd card in a deck of cards…. yes, the instruc- and April Fools are on the same day this year.

The performance was the Saturday night before tions. No, I’m kidding. It is the Joker. on March 31st at Liberty Hall, 113 E. Erwin St., Johnny: When did you first sense you had a Downtown Tyler. Like many of our stand alone talent for making people laugh? shows, the doors open at 7pm and showtime is Jamey: I think I’ve always enjoyed making at 8pm with free wine and beer from True Vine people laugh. Whether it was a kid trying to hide Brewery. The last show we did there, sold out so we my insecurities or in the moments when I could must have done something right. make people laugh to kill a depressed feeling I Johnny: What’s on the horizon for 2018 with had. Comedy is rough. “There is no gap between the cast? comedy and tragedy” - William Shakespeare Jamey: Smitty is a new dad, so that’s pretty Johnny: Were you known as “the funny guy” amazing. We love adding to our Card 53 family. in school?

We’re all about adding to our show to create the Jamey: I don’t think so. My dad was a band overall experience possible for our audience, director, and I knew I would be in trouble at home best so look for even more production quality in our if I was the class clown.

Johnny: How did the idea of Card 53 begin to shows.

Johnny: What experience are you hoping take shape? people coming to a Card 53 show will walk away Jamey: Aaron Smith and I met one day in an with if they’re a first timer? acting class at The University of Texas at Tyler Jamey: We realize it’s expensive to have a night (UTT). UTT had just disbanded their Theatre out on the town and we want everyone to feel like program but still offered a Theatre Minor. We they’re in a bigger city when they come to our both decided to start a theatre student organizashows. tion called ‘Patriot Act.’ We didn’t have a budget It’s not just for Tyler, it’s for all of East Texas. so Aaron mentioned we should try improv. We Card 53 Comedy can be found at Facebook. checked out a Dallas Improv Show and then com/CARD53 and card53.com. signed up for classes and started putting on our own shows. We decided to just create our own opportunity.

Johnny: Can you explain, for those of us who may not know, the main difference between more traditional stand-up routines you’ll see on cable or on a streaming service and the Improv that Card CALL FOR POETS FOR: 53 is doing?

Jamey: Card 53 isn’t stand up at all. Stand up comedy is written and rehearsed. Improv Comedy is totally different. It’s more like watching theatrical scenes without a script. In Improv everything is completely made up on the spot based off audience The East Texas Spoken Word Invitational suggestions. If you’ve seen “Whose Line Is It is an ‘East Texas poets only’ competition and Anyway” on TV this is the most known example of will be held Saturday, April 21st, 7:30-9:30pm Improv Comedy. at El Guapo Records, 257 S. Broadway Ave., Johnny: Who makes up the current cast of Downtown Tyler.

Card 53?

On this night, come celebrate International Jamey: Myself and Aaron “Smitty” Smith are the co-founders. We also have RJ Norman who was Poetry Month in a family-friendly space. At this collective community gathering, the featured poet on “American Idol” and made it to the Hollywood will be Aaron Dunn, author of the new collection round. Then there is Brad Johnson, who has the “Poetry For Your Sake.” Aaron will be reciting hottest Dad bod in Tyler (he’s also available, by works which will be available for purchase. the way). Erfan Vafaie joined and made us more There will be 12 poets selected for his annual culturally diverse, while also a lot more intellispoken word event. Prizes will be awarded. gent. Erfan is an Iranian Canadian who works as Poets can enter the competition for $10. There is an Entomologist for Texas A&M during the day. free admission for any audience member.

Austin Day slings pizza’s out of the oven at Roast Tickets are available at eventbrite.com > Social Kitchen by day and tickles the keys of his East Texas Spoken Word Invitational. To particpiano as our musical director. We also have Charles ipate, you must have an eventbrite ticket.

Praytor, a Music Professor at Tyler Junior College, Seating is limited. For more info call or text who sits in from time to time.

(972)704-5001 or go to mikeguinn.biz.

Johnny: How do you go about adding more

Card 53 Comedy:

They’re Serious About Joking

The East Texas Spoken Word Invitational Competition

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Wednesday, April 4th Scotty G Friday, April 6th Dustin Becker Duo Saturday, April 7th Gary Kyle Band Wednesday, April 11th Bradford Loomis Saturday, April 14th Gary Patrick Band Wednesday, April 18th Darrin Morris Saturday, April 21st Matt Raker Band Wednesday, April 25th Gary Patrick Saturday, April 28th Corey Breedlove Band

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Spring Weather Offers Unique Local Outdoor Places to Explore East Texas has an abundance of parks and

trails allows citizens to feel in tune with nature and not overly crowded by civilization.

If you are looking for something a bit more adventurous, check out the Noble E. Young Skate Park and 9-Hole Disc Golf Course, located at 3125 Seaton St. in west Tyler. nature to explore. Check out these this spring, This Park has an alleach one offering participants a totally different experience - from the nature lover to skateboarder concrete skate park that provides challenges for all to historian. skill levels and ages of skateLindsey Park & Bike Trail, located at 12557 Spur 364 W. in west Tyler, is an exciting venue for boarders. The park includes: two bowls, banks, ramps, and bicycle enthusiasts to enjoy the great outdoors. rails. This is likely the best freeThe park has trails and an outdoor sports area park within 200 miles offered at Lindsey Park. It was developed through to-use of Tyler and is drawing skaters a creative partnership between the City of Tyler, from all over the country. The the Tyler Bicycle Club, and the Smith County park is open daily 6am-12 justice system. midnight.

The newest mountain bike trail rolls ten miles The Park also has a nine-hole disc golf course through the 130 wooded acres of Lindsey Park. which is great for beginners to advanced players The entrance and exit can be found across the to enjoy. park road from the parking lot of the lower softball For the history lover, check out the free fields. walking tour of the Half Mile of History in Faulkner Park Nature Trail And Bike Trail, Downtown Tyler. The Half Mile of History resulted located at 410 W. Cumberland Rd. in south Tyler, from a recommendation that came out of the Tyler has two trails totaling 1.4 miles in length for the 21 planning process whose goal is to pay tribute to walking/jogging nature lovers and a six mile people, places, and events that have contributed to natural surface trail for adventurous bike riders. the rich history of Tyler and Smith County.

The nature trail’s surface is made of decomThis is a permanent, outdoor, half-mile posed granite which is easier on the joints to walk loop that surrounds the square in the heart of or jog on than concrete or asphalt.

Downtown Tyler. Stone plaques are placed in The trail meanders through East Texas woods the sidewalk along the Half Mile of History to and a person on the trail is likely to see wildlife commemorate significant people, places, or events in the areas of areas agriculture, architecture, arts/ such as deer or raccoons. Configuration of the

5K’s, Fun Runs & Much More To add a walk, run, or biking event, please send

Register at tylerrunforautism.org.

April 7th - The 7th Annual Home Run 5K/10K and Kids Fun Run hosted by Sky Ranch Camps to eguidemagazine@gmail.com. It is always free in Van, Texas will be held at The Cannery in Lindale. All proceeds go to build one home a year to list any event. for a deserving family in the Lindale/Tyler area.

March 31st - Run 4 The Son 5K - This race starts The 10K will begin at 8:15am, the 5K at 8:30am at 9am and is family-friendly, stroller-friendly, and the Kids Fun Run will be at 9:30am. For and friendly dogs-friendly. Register online more information about the ministry, the race, at therec.redpodium.com or call Crossroads or to register, you can visit proverbs1917minisChurch (903)939-9400. Proceeds go to the City tries.org. of Whitehouse First Responders. Please bring April 14th - Nightwalk for Hope - Held annutwo non-perishable food items for the Whiteally, this nighttime walk will be held 5:30-9pm house Food Pantry. There will also be an Easter at Rose Rudman Trail. Come together as a comEgg Hunt held right after the run. This will be at Whitehouse Sports Complex, 12500 County munity to walk 2.5 miles through Rose Rudman Park as you carry lanterns to light up the night, Rd. 2133. symbolizing hope and freedom for those silenced April 7th - Tyler by modern day slavery. Register at nightwalkRun for Autism forhope.org. This is sponsored by For The Silent.

- Join this 7th This family-friendly fundraiser includes multiannual run ple food trucks, children’s activities, music from inspired with the El Guapo Records, and more. As the sun sets purpose of raisaround 8:15pm, they will conclude the night ing funds to pro- with a 2-mile walk on a section of the Rose Rudvide much needed man Trail.

Applied Behavior April 21st - Lead the Way 5K - Bring the whole Analysis (ABA) family and come out and support our area therapy for children on the autism spectrum in schools. Register at tylerisd.org. This will begin East Texas. 100% of the funds raised are given back to children enrolled at The Treatment and at 8am and be held at Dr. Bryan C Jack ElemenLearning Center for Children with Autism (TLC) tary, 1900 Balsam Gap Rd., Tyler. or Autism Response Team of East Texas (A.R.T.). April 28th - Diva Du will be held in Tyler. This

$5ThePetTylerMicrochipping in April Animal Shelter is offering discounted

culture, aviation, business, community service, education, entertainment/media, industry, invention/innovation, law, medicine, oil/gas, philanthropy, religion, science, sports, and transportation. Currently there are 53 markers.

There will be a Half Mile of History marker unveiling, April 24th 11am at Gallery Main Street, 110 E. Erwin St., Downtown Tyler. You can take a free walking tour around Downtown to see the markers as well as pick up literature on the trail.

Also, in the name of Historic Preservation, May 12th, The Amazing Preservation Race in Downtown will help celebrate National Historic Preservation month and allow participants to experience Tyler’s rich heritage. Watch their Facebook page for details. beginner-friendly race, now has an added distance for those seeking more of a challenge as well as a 5K option for those who still want to enjoy the Diva treatment without the full duathlon commitment. For more info go to Facebook. com/thedivadu.

April 28th - Tyler Rose City Miracle Run - Run for the kids who can’t. Run for the kids in your life. Run to make miracles. Simply lacing up your shoes and participating in the 2018 Tyler Rose City Miracle Run can help make miracles for the sick and injured kids of Northeast Texas. This will be held at Rose Rudman Park, Tyler starting at 8am. Register at localraces.com.

May 12th - 2018 Komen Tyler Race for the Cure® - Save the date for the 20th Anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Tyler Race for the Cure. At 7am, the Survivor Celebration opens. 8am, the Kids Dash begins. 9am, the 5K starts. This annual event raises funds for the breast cancer movement, thanks to supporters and survivors who step up and take action by fundraising for the cause. This will start at Bergfeld Park, 1501 S. Broadway, Tyler. To register go to komenectx.org.

• July 4th - Freedom Fighter 5K • September 22nd - Pineywoods Ultra • September 29th - ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/ Walk • October 13th - 2018 Corkscrew Half • December 2nd - 2018 Tyler Half Marathon & 5K

microchipping prices of $5 through the month of April, plus a one-day discounted rabies and microchipping event.

Pet owners can take advantage of the discounted rate by bringing their pets to the city’s temporary animal shelter, 3393 Grande Blvd., 10am-4pm on weekdays.

“Filling out the paperwork takes longer than the actual microchipping,” said Shelter Manager Shawn Markmann.

At 6pm on April 14th, the microchip and rabies vaccination clinic will be in Hillside Park, 1111 E. Erwin St. Rabies vaccinations will be discounted to $10 and done by local veterinarians.

“If your dog gets lost or gets picked up, then you have an identifier to get your pet back to you, and if your animal is stolen it also helps retrieve ownership,” Markmann said, adding that all of the animal control officers have microchip scanners on their trucks to help find the owner before they go into the shelter.

The Tyler Animal Shelter also is accepting donations to help the pets in their care. Dry pet food is accepted as part of its pet food bank program, which has given out 1,500 pounds of food since its inception. The food is given to families who want to give up their pets because they cannot afford to feed them. Other donations needed include white towels of any size, stainless steel food bowls, and hard rubber chew toys, similar to the Kong brand toys.

BBB to Host “Secure Your ID OnDay” in Tyler Saturday, April

21st at 8am-12 noon at the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Tyler offices, 3600 Old Bullard Rd., Tyler, companies and individuals can shred up to three bags maximum per vehicle at no charge.

The BBB, serving Central East Texas, is part of an expansive network of local BBB’s across North America. Nationally, BBB collaborates to produce this bi-annual shred day event. The program is a BBB-branded identity theft, fraud prevention, and educational initiative that features on-site document destruction and distribution of identity protection tips and resources to local communities.

Documents to consider shredding are: cancelled and voided checks, pay stubs, credit card and bank statements, credit reports and history, tax forms, used airline tickets, medical and dental records, and anything with your Social Security number, pin numbers, or account information.

For more information contact (903)581-5704 or cswierc@easttexas.bbb.org.

Special thanks to Ark La Tex Shredding and Goodwill Industries of East Texas for generously donating their services for document shredding and electronic equipment recycling.

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Susan G. Komen 2018 Tyler Race For The Cure®

event for breast cancer. This is the largest event for our community to celebrate breast cancer survivors, honor those we have lost, and serve those in need.

Breast Cancer Survivors who wish to be Registration is open for the 20th annual recognized will receive a pink Survivor t-shirt Susan G. Komen Tyler Race for the Cure® set as part of their registration. Beginning at 7am, for Saturday, May 12th at Bergfeld Park. This breast cancer survivors will be treated to a year’s Race breakfast during their celebration on the tennis co-chairs courts at Bergfeld Park, followed by the Survivor are Angie group photo which will take place at 8am. In Loosely and addition, all participants are encouraged to wear Danielle “in memory” or “in honor” back signs, honoring Sepulveda. loved ones for their strength and courage. This Their goal is one of the signature traditions that make the is to further Komen Race for the Cure® so unique. the Komen Call (903)561-6992 or visit komenectx.org mission by to register or to find more information about the reminding our community that it takes everyone 2018 Race for the Cure®. to help raise awareness and funds to help the Online registration is open and continues medically underserved get the breast health through Friday, May 11th. Along with a regisscreenings, education, and resources they need. tration form, participants are encouraged to The Komen Race Series is the world’s largest download a pledge sheet for the Power of 10 and most successful education and fundraising and help raise funds for the Susan G. Komen

Tyler Race for the Cure®. Donations through fundraising are a substantial part of the revenue each year. Every dollar raised goes toward screening mammograms, education, and research.

Online registration is $30 for adults (18+), $30 for Survivors, $20 for youth (up to 17 years of age), and $30 for Sleep In for the Cure.

75% of the net proceeds from the Komen Tyler Race for the Cure® stay in the local community to fund breast health screenings and educational projects. The remaining 25% is used to fund national research projects. Sponsorships for the Race are currently being accepted, with packages starting at $500.

The Susan G. Komen promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. Our vision is a world without breast cancer. For more info visit komen.org or call 1(800)-GO-KOMEN.

The Frisbee Dog & Disc Championship Comes to Tyler The Humane Society’s Pets Fur People is

bringing top Frisbee Dogs to Tyler for the third annual Tyler Disc Dog Championship Saturday and Sunday, May 5th and 6th at Lindsey Park.

Again this year, Pets Fur People will be partnering with the Rose City Disc Club. It’s a natural for the two organizations to come together to benefit the Humane Society’s Pets Fur People – East Texas’ only brick and mortar, no-kill animal shelter.

Tyler Disc Dog and Disc Golf Championship is a major fundraiser for the Humane Society’s Pets Fur People. “They receive no government funding and rely on donations from the community.”

“We are so excited,” said Bill McFarlin, renowned dog trainer. “My dog Ziva is ranked number 15 in the world of frisbee dogs. We love this sport. We wanted to bring an event here so everyone could see the fun and skills these dog athletes show on the field.”

Over 50 top ranked dogs are expected to compete. Frisbee dogs compete on a national circuit to earn points for their ranking. “They just love to play,” said Mr. McFarlin. “All of these dogs are ready to go and know when it’s time to show their skills.”

At the event, the dogs compete in six events including the crowd favorite, “Freestyle.” The audience will also select the winner of the People’s Choice Award.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and sunscreen and enjoy watching these amazing athletic dogs.

The competition will run 9am-4pm each day at Field 12 at Tyler’s Lindsey Park. Admission is by donation. Details about the event are posted at PetsFurPeople.org, and a special event page is on PetsFurPeople’s Facebook page.

Champions Street Market April 14th (8am-2pm), come shop till you drop or have that garage sale you’ve been meaning to have! Bring your items, use our space, and keep your profits. Spaces are available for $25 or two for $40. Proceeds from rental spaces benefit Champions for Children. For more information, registration, or donations call (903)592-1454, email jj@championsforchildren.org, or go to championsforchildren. org. This will be held at Champions for Children Smith County, 4883 Hightech Dr., in Tyler.

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Food Spring and Outdoor Patios Go Hand in Hand:

Where to Eat & Drink Al Fresco This Spring It’s that time of year - time to celebrate patio season by sitting outside and enjoying a patio.

From garden atmospheres to cocktail bars and restaurants with expansive outdoor spaces, these establishments offer al fresco drinking and dining along with the opportunity to soak up some vitamin D. Whether you are about grabbing a drink or just enjoying a meal and the cool spring atmosphere, Tyler has something for your tastes.

If you are seeking breakfast, brunch, afternoon cocktails, or a nice relaxing dinner, a local patio is a great place to spend the cooler springtime. Before it gets too hot, check out some of our reader’s favorite fun patios in Tyler.

Chuy’s Mexican Eatery (5935 S. Broadway, Tyler (903)5092489) - Serving “big as yo’ face” burritos and other Tex-Mex dishes, Chuy’s is a great place to unwind after work. The Elvis Green Chile Fried Chicken is to die for. Happy hour specials include drinks and food as well as a free chip bar inside in the bar area. The patio is covered by a palapa and has wind windows and fans which makes it nice year round. Also, large groups can easily sit outside on the patio. Inside is a fun, kitschy, Elvis-heavy setting.

The Catch (1714 S. Beckham, Tyler, (903)596-8226) - The cajun-inspired menu at The Catch brings locals and tourist in by droves and the outdoor patio is a great place to stretch out and enjoy a huge pan of boiled crawfish. This no frills, laid-back seafood restaurant’s covered patio has picnic style tables, ceiling fans and will protect you from the wind and sun. The Admiral’s Platter is great to share family-style at the table. All of the dishes come with huge portions with the plates are piled high. The shrimp po’boy rivals New Orleans with large fresh fried shrimp and remoulade sauce all combo’d to make a great sandwich.

Dakota’s Chophouse (4803 Old Bullard Rd., Tyler, (903)5816700) - Dakota’s offers choice steaks, seafood and global wines served in sophisticated but never stuffy setting inside, but if you are wanting something more casual, we suggest sitting outside on the lovely patio. Live music makes for an overall enjoyable experience. It doesn’t get better than relaxing at Dakota’s on the patio on a Saturday night. Oysters Rockefeller are some of the best we had.

ETX Brewing Co. & The Porch (221 S. Broadway, Downtown Tyler, (903)6307720) - ETX Brewery has been open for a while offering craft beers, tables inside, picnic tables outside, and a wonderful atmosphere reminiscent of the Austin vibe. When it’s warm outside, they will open the garage doors to combo the two spaces, making it expansive and open. Now, The Porch, located next door to ETX Brewery is open serving food with a unique menu to accompany ETX’s Brewing’s locallymade craft beers. The menu has classics like buildyour-own burgers as well as original creations like the Mac ‘n Cheese Fries (add bacon), Fried Cheese 14 • EGuideMagazine.com

Curds, and The Kitchen Sink: a sandwich on a hoagie with a choice of three meats, two cheeses and sides. The on-site brews are often seasonal so try them all with a “Flight.” We love the Brickstreet Blonde (a classic American blonde ale that is light, crisp, and lightly hopped with a mild maltiness), the Downtown Cherry Brown (a brown ale bearing notes of tart cherry), Hitching Post (a mellow amber ale with a faint caramel influence), and the rich Coffee City Stout (a dark beer made with a little locally roasted coffee and Belgian chocolate).

FRESH by Brookshire’s (6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler, freshbybrookshires. com) - FRESH is so much more than an excellent grocery store.

Offering a huge patio, live music, an amazing view of the east Texas skyline, plus The FRESH Grill + Patio, FRESH has something for everyone. Live music is every Friday and Saturday starting at 6pm. With the food, drinks, live music, and a great atmosphere, it has become a hangout for foodies and music lovers. It’s a great place to meet friends or bring the family for a relaxing evening. Menu items include gourmet salads, fish tacos, burgers, fries and a kids menu for little Freshies. We love the J’Ville Burger and the Asian Shrimp Tacos. Beer and wine are available for the adults.

The Grove Kitchen & Gardens (3500 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler, (903)9390209) “Where all ages can come to play outdoors!” You can dine outside, in the main dining area, or try their barbeque in its own building, The Smoke Shack. Upon entering, you’ll see a large fire pit, lots of trees, and tables of all sizes located all around some in the shade, some under umbrellas and even some in the sun. There’s comfortable cushioned couch-style seating as well. Most nights there are musicians performing. All of this creates a nice isolated outdoors feeling even though you are still in town. There is also a gated roomy, kid-friendly lawn area for your kids to run off some of that energy.

Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ (525 S. Beckham, Tyler, (903)593-0311) - Where all the cool kids go!

This unpretentious barbecue joint and bar offers open outdoor seating, excellent barbecue, live music, and happy hour Monday-Friday and all day on Wednesdays. The menu has beef brisket, ribs, chicken, turkey and sausage, as well as stuffed potatoes and Frito pie.

The famous Mother Clucker (smoked chicken thigh meat with spicy mayo, cheddar and fried egg on jalapeno cheese sourdough) as well as the morning specialty, the Breakfast Brother-in-Law (a grilled hot link with cheese and scrambled eggs on a bun) are good choices. There’s live music six days a week, a list of delicious cocktails, and it is best enjoyed at a picnic table outside in the sun.

Stanley’s patio is covered with sunshades to help keep things cool.

Strada Caffe - (302 E. Front St., Tyler, (903)944-7744) - This coffee shop has expanded to evening hours and with that, they are now offering small plates, wine, and craft beers. In the mornings, an Espresso plus a breakfast taquito and the outside patio equal a great combo. In the afternoons, the patio is quite roomy and a good place to unwind after a long day of work. Strada offers breakfast, lunch and small plates at dinnertime, live music sometimes, Sunday brunches, and local art in the caffe. Extra parking is available across the street.

Republic Icehouse (3807 University Blvd., Tyler, (903)5045860) - This bar and restaurant has a large patio which accommodates both small and large groups with picnic tables and quaint small cafe-style tables. Most nights they have live music inside. There are TV’s everywhere if you are wanting to catch a game. Outside is more quiet and intimate. Republic’s pizzas are great, their burgers are on point, and the beer is always cold.

Rick’s on the Square (104 W. Erwin St., Downtown Tyler, (903)531-2415) Rick’s features southern seafood and steaks in a vintage, brick-walled space with a patio and live music on weekends.

Happy hour daily.

Roast Social Kitchen (1125 E. 5th St., Tyler (903)202-0295) - The eclectic atmosphere and the yummy brick-oven pizzas, chef-inspired specials, small plates, and a full bar is always a great time.

Inside the atmosphere is industrial-chic with a touch of cool.

Happy hour drinks and food are offered.

Roast has a brick oven that produces exceptional pizza, the super-thin variety made from handcrafted dough and fresh ingredients roasted on-site. Outside, the sidewalk cafe-style patio atmosphere is a nice place to sit after dark. This is a great way to spend a spring evening with a cocktail in hand. Our favorite pizza, along with thousands of other’s, is the Bee’s Knees, topped with roasted garlic, a variety of cheeses, sopressata, Italian sausage, local spicy honey and fresh thyme. In the bar, find wine, beer and cocktails on tap, including a favorite, Rose’s Night Out, vodka with rose syrup and lemon for a light effect.

Villa Montez (3324 Old Henderson Hwy., Tyler, (903)592-9696) - The Latin-inspired menu offers seafood and meat dishes, plus comfort classics, all presented in the swanky old-world charm atmosphere of a hilltop mansion. The huge deck is a great Villa Montez place to have a casual meal outside among the treetops. You will not have a care in the world when you leave this expansive balcony style outdoor area. The Chimichurri Steak, sea bass, and margarita shrimp are delicious.

Zoe’s Kitchen - (8926 S. Broadway, Tyler, (903)939-0925) - The great Mediterranean salads, shrimp or beef kabobs, chicken salad sandwiches, lentil soup, Mediterranean chicken plate, and the chocolate cake are always perfect at Zoe’s and sitting outside on the patio is quite lovely this time of year. Be sure to try the fried potato salad, too. The food is always freshly prepared. This hip little place has a cool atmosphere and reasonable prices for delicious healthy food. They have a vegan and vegetarian menu.

The 17th Annual CINCO

Taste of Tyler & The Rose City Restaurant Week Join Forces This is

the first year that Taste of Tyler and Rose City Restaurant Week will partner with the East Texas Restaurant Association (ETRA) by combining efforts for Rose City Restaurant Week. And for the first time, you can enjoy an evening at the Taste of Tyler, then take time to join one of our many local participating restaurants for a special menu during Rose City Restaurant Week.

The Taste of Tyler and Rose City Restaurant Week showcase the most popular restaurants around town. These citywide events raise money to support the culinary education programs for East Texas youth and other Smith county non-profit organizations.

At Taste of Tyler, April 3rd, 6:30-8:30pm, come enjoy live music and tons of food and fun at Harvey Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler.

General admission tickets at the door are $30.

Afterwards, savor the date April 9th-13th, as The Junior League of Tyler, hosts the 3rd Annual Rose City Restaurant Week. Rose City Restaurant Week happens one week each spring offering local restaurants a chance to roll out a fixed, multicourse menu, then donate a percentage of the menu sales to the Jr. League of Tyler.

Rose City Restaurant Week is the fresh spring event held in conjunction with the East Texas Restaurant Association (ETRA) premier scholarship fundraising event. The ETRA focuses on supporting culinary scholarships and the Junior League of Tyler benefits local non-profit organizations.

For more than 65 years, The Junior League of Tyler has provided support to numerous community agencies through financial assistance and the help of dedicated volunteers.

Check out participating restaurants and menus for the 2018 Rose City Restaurant Week at juniorleagueoftyler.org, and learn more about Taste of Tyler!

DE MAYO Celebration

Benefiting the American Cancer Society May 5th (12 noon-1am), join Jammin’ Jimmy Olson, Robin Boogie Butt, and Brian Chance Band for tons of fun at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, 4301 S. Broadway, Tyler. #havefunandmakeadifference!

For more info search Facebook for “JJO Radio.”

Music Elvis Returns to Tyler:

World Famous Tribute Performer Travis Powell in Concert Again April 27th at 7pm, Elvis Tribute performer, Travis Powell returns to Tyler to perform at the KE Bushman’s Concert Hall.

Who could beat the King of Rock and Roll with his song, “Suspicious Minds?” Not many. But there is one man who comes close — Travis Powell.

This 34-year-old North Carolina native has traveled the nation as an Elvis impersonator for years. With his whiskey-smooth vocals and “Well, thank ya, thank ya very much” lines, most people can’t tell the difference.

East Texas is in luck, because this smooth impersonator will perform songs from Elvis’ 1968 comeback special and 1970’s concert years. In the two-part act, Powell dons a svelte, playful black leather-clad outfit like Elvis wore in the ‘68 comeback. Powell will also be seen wearing the iconic Las Vegas-era white jumpsuit and singing songs like “American Trilogy” and “If I Can Dream.”

Houston promoter Steve Fountain has been producing Elvis tribute shows for 10 years and said Powell is one of the best. “He (Powell) takes you back in time,” Fountain said. “It’s as if you are watching the real Elvis in Vegas. He is amazing.”

Powell has won many Elvis tribute contests, including the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s “A Tribute to the King” competition in January, which put $25,000 in prize money in that jeweled jumpsuit pocket of his.

Powell’s love of Elvis started when he was four.

“I have a VHS tape of myself in my grandparent’s living room in a jumpsuit singing Elvis songs,” Powell said. “I just wanted to be Elvis. He was cool to me and had an amazing voice.”

Though the avid Elvis fan never got to meet his hero, Powell believes Elvis was a “great guy.”

“One of the things that doesn’t get mentioned much about Elvis is how he helped others,” Powell said. “You can go to Graceland and see a lot of the

different checks he wrote to people and different organizations. We all have our flaws, but deep down I think he was just a great guy who cared about people.”

Besides having a big heart, Powell said Elvis had “it.” “He had charisma, what you’d call ‘it,’ in the entertainment business,” Powell said. “He could walk on stage and just smile and people loved him.

I wanted to be Elvis.” If someone had told Powell at four years old that he would be performing as the greatest entertainer of all time, he’d think they were crazy. “Second of all, I’d be like, ‘Yes!’” Powell said. “I would be very happy. And I am. I get to live the dream every day and go to work happy. I don’t know too many people in this world that enjoy everything about their job. I’m very blessed.”

Powell invites the community to attend this two-hour show for “a great night of good, clean fun.” Special guest 14 year old rising Elvis tribute artist Moses Snow will open the show.

VIP tickets are $40 and reserved tickets are $20-$30. To purchase tickets, you can contact Fountain at (832)312-0074 or email stevemdxelvis@gmail.com.

For more information about Travis Powell, you can visit etatravispowell.com.

The Old Firehouse Acoustic Concert Series Presents:

Ryanhood The Old Firehouse in

Edom hosts great acoustic concerts in the only “listening room” in the area. The Old Firehouse is an intimate, smoke-free, and alcohol-free “coffeehouse” music room.

Admission is $15 at the door. Advance admission is $12 until 3pm Friday before the concert. For tickets, go to theoldfirehouse.net or call (903)852-ART1 (2781).

The Old Firehouse is located at 8241 FM 279 in Edom. Doors open at 6:30pm with “Schmooze Hour,” and music beginning at 7:30pm.

Saturday April 14th at 7:30 pm, Ryanhood will be in concert.

Named “Best Group/Duo” in the 2014 International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA’s), acoustic-duo Ryanhood got their first break more than a decade ago as street-performers at Boston’s Quincy Market. It was there that Ryan Green and Cameron Hood were spotted by a college booking agent and thrust into the college touring scene, where “Campus Activities Magazine” would soon name them “one of the most requested acts by college buyers all across the country.”

Cameron Hood’s rich and folky lead vocals, Ryan Green’s explosive guitar and mandolin riffs, and their airtight vocal harmonies prompted the Arizona Daily Star to call them, “a match made in radio heaven.”

Ryanhood has collectively performed more than 800 shows in 45 U.S. states, where their crossgenerational sound has been equally at home in colleges, coffee-houses, concert halls, churches, and living rooms.

They currently reside in their hometown of Tucson, AZ, where they have won more than a dozen Tucson Music Awards including “Best Folk Band” and “Best Rock Band” (you can decide for yourself which is most accurate).

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Blind Pursuit:

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Chasing Dreams

By Johnny Griffith

In science, there is a phenomenon known as the Butterfly Effect which states, that in a complex system, small changes in one place can have a larger effect elsewhere. This is best illustrated in the hypothetical example of a butterfly flapping its wings in Mexico and causing a hurricane in China.

A more practical example of this would be the formation of the band Blind Pursuit, based out of Palestine, Texas. An amalgamation of sound and styles brought to the table by each individual member makes up the sound that is Blind Pursuit.

It is the end result of five people from different backgrounds and geographical origins, ending up in a small town in east Texas and magic happening.

Hailing from Southeast Louisiana, Maine, Cayuga, and Harmony, the odds of these five people intermix of sounds in your catalog but how would you acting were astronomical, but small changes had describe your sound? large effects and Blind Pursuit has been a staple in Blind Pursuit: Wow! That’s a great question, one the east Texas music scene for three years now. We that we’ve been asking for quite some time. We play recently tracked them down to get to know them what we love. We are a varied group of musicians just a little better. with different musical backgrounds and tastes, and Johnny: Blind Pursuit has been playing gigs around East Texas since 2015. What was the genesis we play what we would like to hear if we were sitting in the audience. Our own sound stems from songof the band and what is the current line up? writing, which is mainly done by our lead singer Blind Pursuit: Our first show was February 28th, 2015 opening for our good friends Blacktop Michael, and so it definitely has a soulful, emotional style to it, and has a layered Indie rock feel. You can Mojo at Click’s Live in Tyler. hear a little bit of our southern influences layered Our current lineup includes Marc Mitchell on in as well as the obvious differences of having two drums, Craig Jones on bass guitar, John Reed on lead guitar, Katie Reed with lead vocals, and Michael lead vocalists. So if you wanted to pigeonhole us into a specific genre, I would say we fall into the Indie Jones on lead vocals and acoustic guitar.

Craig and Katie hail from Cayuga, Texas. John Rock genre, just because it encompasses such a wide variety of sounds and musical stylings. was raised right down the road in the Harmony Johnny: How much Community just of your show is covers outside of Palestine. versus originals these Marc migrated from days? the great state of Maine; Blind Pursuit: After and Mike spent most the release of our debut of his time about 45 album “Offramp,” we minutes southwest of do about ¾ covers and New Orleans, Louisiana. the rest originals. New He has been in Texas material is constantly since 1998 and spends being added and we his time filling in hope to shift the number behind the bar at Pint of originals to a larger & Barrel Drafthouse in segment of the show.

Palestine, and working When we see people singing along with Johnny: About how construction. He met our songs, grabbing their person and many shows does the John and Katie again in dancing, when you see an emotional band try to play a month?

2013. John and Katie reaction - that’s the good stuff, the Blind Pursuit: We’re own Reed Construcreason we do what we do. currently averaging five tion where John builds shows a month but we are custom homes and always looking to add to that.

Katie does interior design. Craig owns Oak Floor Johnny: Are most of the gigs in the east Texas Supply in Tyler, Texas and Marc is in marketing and communications and sometimes moonlights at the area or do you travel out of the area?

Blind Pursuit: The majority of our shows are in Appleton Coffee House.

East Texas. We do travel to north and central Texas Johnny: How about the name - there’s a lot to be said in that name. What does it mean to the band on occasion and we are hoping to broaden our travel radius this year. and where did the idea come from?

Johnny: What are you most proud of as a band?

Blind Pursuit: The name Blind Pursuit stems Blind Pursuit: Our album, without a doubt. We from the belief that we are all pursuing something, feel like it is such an outpouring of who we are and whether it be chasing dreams, running after love, or following your passions; at some point, it takes a our evolution over the past couple years. It’s like we blind leap of faith to achieve something truly great. have given birth to our own child. So much love, nurturing and hard work has gone into this project.

In all actuality, we started with the word ‘Pursuit’ and since we had no idea of how or where we were Our resources and time have been singularly focused towards this and we could not be prouder going or how to get there, ‘Blind’ seemed like the of how it has turned out. We worked with so many obvious choice.

Johnny: Blind Pursuit has a pretty eclectic great musicians and our Producer, Phillip Moseley

Jazz Festival Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Texas Featuring Edwin Holt and Red Clay Roadhouse High Hill Farm is hosting their annual Jazz Festival on April 15th, 12 noon-6:30pm. This year, the festival will be benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Texas and will feature local musicians like Edwin Holt and Red Clay Roadhouse.

Along with featuring local musical guests, food, beer, and artisans, High Hill Farms will offer a beautiful “photo opportunity” backdrop to the fun.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids 3-12, free for 2 and under.

Sponsorships are available. Book a bungalow ($50) and receive two complimentary adult tickets.

High Hill Farms is located at 12626 CR 217, Arp. For tickets, go to highhillfarm.com or contact (903)730-5055.

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was a great asset. They have been invaluable in helping us birth this album.

Johnny: What has been your favorite moment, on stage or off, as a group so far?

Blind Pursuit: I think it has been a thousand small moments of connection with our fans. We’ve heard stories where our songs touched someone going through a divorce, or something we sang really resonated with someone going through a tough time, and you just stop for a second after the mad rush and adrenaline goes away, and you think about how you’re affecting people and the connections you’re making. When we see people singing along with our songs, grabbing someone and dancing, when you see an emotional reaction - that’s the good stuff, the reason we do what we do.

Johnny: What is in the works for the year?

Blind Pursuit: We’ve got another handful of songs and hopefully, that will translate into a new project as well. Whether the next step is an EP or a full-length album is yet to be determined.

Johnny: What’s in the water down in Palestine, between Blind Pursuit, Blacktop Mojo, Kolby Cooper, and others… seems like Palestine has become a serious music town. What’s your take on it?

Blind Pursuit: Every once in awhile, “magic” happens in the most unlikely of places. If you’ve seen the documentary on Muscle Shoals and the music that came out of that small studio in Alabama, then you kind of have insight into the madness behind the magic.

All these acts from Palestine are backed by the most awesome community of people who rally behind us and get the word out, grassroots style.

The people here truly love music and they believe in us, or we wouldn’t be able to do what we love. We have a connection, not only through the town we’re from but through our producer and the studio we’ve all recorded at, Audioworx.

Johnny: What experience do you hope first timers will have at a Blind Pursuit show?

Blind Pursuit: Someone recently left a review on our Facebook page that sums it up perfectly: “Bet you will leave their concert feeling like your soul is a little more free than when you walked in.” We hope that everyone will leave feeling a little lighter and a little more connected to their fellow man. In a world where we are bombarded with distractions, we hope people can come and reconnect and feel more human than when they came in. We hope the love and passion that we have for life and music can be felt and translates well to concert goers.

Blind Pursuit can be found at facebook.com/ Blindpursuit and blindpursuit.com.

April 6th, Folk Family Revival will return to East Texas at Stanley’s Famous BBQ! Don’t be fooled by the name, these guys are not a folk band. They are best described as an altcountry/rock and roll band, but you don’t have to listen long to hear the influences of Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, The Band, Donovan and many others. Folk Family Revival may be best described as a kaleidoscopic folk-country-rock and roll band, but they’re not wild about labeling their sound. They’d rather let the music do the talking.

Tickets are on sale for $7 for 18 and up. Doors open at 8:30pm.

The concert will be 8-11pm at Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ, 525 S. Beckham Ave., Tyler. For more info call (903)593-0311 or purchase tickets at stanleysfamous.com.

“Southern Raised, Southern Strong:” Cattle Baron’s Announces Headliner

The 2018 American Cancer Society’s Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala will be held June 16th at Texas Rose Horse Park, 14078 TX-110, Tyler. Come out and two-step the night away at the “Southern Raised, Southern Strong” Gala that promises to be the highlight of summer!

Easton Corbin is 2018 Cattle Barons’ Gala headline. With two No. 1 singles, multiple awards, and nominations, plus performances on some of the biggest stages in the world. Mercury Nashville’s Easton Corbin has made a lasting impression on the country music landscape and is lauded for his traditional country sound, authentic lyrics, and mastery of understatement. American Songwriter says, “Easton Corbin has one of those rare, glorious voices that was just made for singing country music.” Guest performance is the Tyler Dudley Band.

There will be lots of food, drinks, silent auctions, vendors and tons of fun. Tickets for $100 are available for a drawing to win a 2018 Z71 Cattle Barons’ Edition Crew Cab truck. This beautiful truck is donated by Hall Buick GMC. Tickets can be purchased at the American Cancer Society office, all Texas National Bank locations, Cozad Insurance Group, Susan Robinson Fine Jewelry, Citizens National Bank, and Hall Buick GMC. The drawing will be held at this year’s Cattle Barons’ Gala. The winner does not need to be present to win.

Tickets are $200 per person for general admission and $300 for Barons admission. Tickets can be purchased at tylercattlebaronsgala.org.

“Signs of Hope” has been a Cattle Barons’ tradition for years. It’s an expression of support from local businesses and individuals. This is a special way to honor a loved one by sponsoring a sign that will be uniquely displayed at the entrance of the Texas Rose Horse Park/Brunson Equestrian Center upon entering the 2018 Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala.

Sponsors will have their names or company’s name individually produced on these prominent signs.

You can join the mission to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer by The 2018 Red Dirt BBQ purchasing a “Signs Of Hope 2018” by contacting & Music Festival will be held Charlotte Epperson, Signs of Hope Coordinator, at May 5th, 12 noon-11:30pm in (903)724-3430, 2charlieepperson@gmail.com.

Downtown Tyler and although Cancer does not discriminate. For more than there are no tickets left for sale, a 100 years, The American Cancer Society (ACS) you can still win them at various has been leading the fight to end cancer. With your promotions on Facebook. support, the American Cancer Society has helped Celebrating the 5th anniusher in an era where more people survive cancer versary of the Bud Light Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival than ever before. By translating research findings Downtown Tyler, you can come out to sample smoked into action, ACS has seen a 20% decline in US meats from 25 of Texas’ most celebrated barbecue joints cancer death rates since the early 1990’s. and hear a five-act concert featuring red dirt music stars If you would like more information on the Aaron Watson, Pat Green, Koe Wetzel, Josh Weathers, Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala, volunteering at the event, and Read Southall Band. becoming a sponsor, or donation of auction items, For more info go to reddirtbbqfest.com. Follow please contact Cindy Brady at (903)597-1383 or #reddirtfestival on social media for ticket giveaways. cindy.brady@cancer.org.

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The Jazz Connection: Spreading The Good Grooves

By Johnny Griffith For a genre of music that is often called “America’s Classical,” jazz is often seen as a genre not easily accessible. Typically, the further you get away from larger cities, the options for exposure are greater. Here in East Texas, the musical landscape is largely taken up by variations of rock and country.

In the midst of it all, a few intrepid missionaries spread gospel of the Jazz. One of the few bands that carry these musical disciples are The Jazz Connection (TJC) based out of Tyler. The quintet has come together and bonded over their love of all things Jazz and can be seen around East Texas bringing the joy of their music to the people.

Johnny: What is the current lineup of the band?

TJC: The full complement of musicians is a quintet comprised of: George Faber on keyboard who is the retired Director of Fine Arts for the Tyler Independent School District. He is from East Texas and is a staple in the East Texas music scene. He has his own group called Faber and Friends that plays everywhere.

Phil Rumbley on bass is a long time East Texas resident and is in great demand as one of the area’s premier bass players. He is also the bass teacher at Dogan Middle School in Tyler.

J.T. Pundt on trumpet/flugelhorn was born and raised in San Antonio and has lived in East Texas for 38 years. He is a mechanical engineer by day for Eastman Chemical Company in Longview, but trumpet playing is his passion. He currently leads The Jazz Connection and also plays with other Big Bands in the area.

Dr. Sarah Roberts on sax hails from Iowa and is the Assistant Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies at UT Tyler. She is in great demand as both a performer and clinician. She has been instrumental in establishing The Jazz Academy in Tyler, teaching high school age students about playing jazz. She is a Vandoren Regional Artist.

Joey Monk on drums is a long time East Texas

resident and is a professional drummer. He has toured the country with several different groups and is in great demand throughout East Texas. In addition to The Jazz Connection, Joey plays locally with Otis and the Metros and other groups.

Johnny: How did you guys meet and when did the idea of a band get kicked around for the first time?

TJC: We owe our beginnings to the vision of Dr. John Webb, who was the Professor of Jazz Studies at UT Tyler. Although we have all known each other for many years and played together in different groups, John was able to pull us all together in 2010 with a common vision of playing America’s Original Art Form - Jazz. John was a professional musician long before he was a professor at UT Tyler, and his knowledge of the musical repertoire is astounding.

He constantly challenged us to play at a very high level with music from great jazz artists like Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Horace Silver, Dizzy Gillespie, etc. But more than just the technical aspects of jazz, John saw playing jazz music as “a lively conversation between friends.” Those friends include not only members of the band but also the audience. That conversation creates a connection between people that transcends the spoken word and touches your soul. John relocated to California in 2017, and we honor his legacy with every performance.

Johnny: How is the Jazz Scene in East Texas?

TJC: There are a surprising number of really good jazz musicians in East Texas! And the Jazz scene seems to be expanding, thanks to many local venues that support live music. I think once people get a chance to hear good live jazz, they get hooked, and they want more. We have a pretty loyal following of fans that attend our performances and ask us where we are playing next. Those fans tend to spend money at the establishments that host us, so jazz music creates a win-win for the community.

Johnny: About how many gigs on average do you play a month?

TJC: We are currently playing three to five times per month.

Johnny: What’s the farthest you guys have traveled for a gig so far?

TJC: We’ve gone as far as Mount Vernon, Texas, though we play regularly at Los Pinos Ranch

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Johnny: In a musical landscape dominated by rock and country, how has the reception been to a Jazz band?

TJC: The people that hear us generally respond very positively. For those new to jazz, I think they are surprised that the music is so accessible. There are many tunes with beautiful chord progressions that add depth and texture to the music; there are a variety of tempos and styles that add musical interest to a performance.

Even people who are primarily rock and country fans are surprised that the standard blues chord progression, which they may be more familiar with, is a foundation for many jazz tunes. Musical roots transcend different musical styles.

Johnny: What’s been your best memory as a band to this point?

TJC: There are so many rewarding times when we see that we made that connection with our audience. It’s hard to pick just one! We did have a really fun gig at ETX Brewing Company on Halloween. The band dressed up in costumes and everybody had a good time.

Johnny: Is there one particular style of Jazz you focus more on or is it a pretty good cross-section of the genre?

TJC: We play a pretty good cross-section of styles. In any given show, you might hear Jazz Standards, Bebop, Hard Bop, Dixieland, AfroCuban Jazz, Latin Jazz, and Modal Jazz. We like to mix it up.

Johnny: What would you say your most requested song is from your crowds?

TJC: That’s a hard question since our music is so diverse. It really depends on the mood of the crowd.

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Sometimes they are in the mood for something up-tempo like “A Night in Tunisia,” or “There Will Never Be Another You,” or if they are feeling romantic, something like “My Romance” or “My Funny Valentine.”

Johnny: What do you hope first-time listeners will take from a Jazz Connection show?

TJC: We always hope they sense the joy we feel when playing this music and that they feel the connection that the music creates between people.

We also hope they gain an appreciation for the artistry of so many that came before us and contributed to this uniquely American art form.

Johnny: Any can’t miss shows coming up in the next couple of months?

TJC: One show I would definitely recommend is FRESH by Brookshire’s on April 7th. It is an outdoor venue (they have a great patio), very laid back, great food and drinks, and we get a chance to stretch out a little bit. Come, relax, bring the kids, and have a great time!

We keep our calendar current at facebook.com/ tylerjazzconnection.

Johnny: Thanks again for your time.

TJC: Thank you for helping us spread the gospel of Jazz in East Texas!

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8-12 Cowboy’s – Randy Rogers Band, Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 8-12 9-12 Dakotas Chop House – Dustin The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Becker Duo, 7-10 Tommy & The Acoustics, ETX Brewery – Patrick James, 7-10 8-10 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Trey Rosenthal, 7-10 12-2pm FRESH – 6 Miles To Mixon, 6-9 Love & War, Lindale – Jesse Fuzion Bar - DJ Screedlez, 8-12 Dayton, Tanner Sparks, Garage Bar – DJ Panda, 8-12 8-12 Kawa’s – Clint Alford , 7-10 Love & War, Lindale – Matt Monday, April 2nd Dunn & THe Runaways, Love & War, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 8-12 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6 -10 Stanley’s BBQ – Logan K Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Strong, 6:30-9:30 Huser Brothers , 8-12 Paradise Harbor, Hawkins – Tuesday, April 3rd Karaoke, 8-12 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, Republic Icehouse – Big Hotel, 8:30-11 8-12 F D’s Grillhouse – Eric Mosley, Rick’s –Live Music, 9-1 6-9 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Folk Family Republic Icehouse – Heather Revival w/ Dauzat St Harper, 8-12 Marie,8-12 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 7-11 Karaoke, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker Taste of Italy On the Lake, & Company, 6:30-9:30 Hawkins – Marcus Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Casburn, 6-9 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Wednesday, April 4th Yamato – DJ Hogan, 9-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Darrin Morris Band, 7-10 Saturday, April 7th Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, Dakotas Chop House – Scotty 8:30-11 G, 7-10 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Ally ETX Brewing - Open Mic, 8-10 Venable Band, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig The Central Station, Gladewater Wallace & T.D. Wilt, 6-10 – Cole Scoggins, 7-10 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam Club 155 - Black Ice, 9-1 with Johnny & The NightCowboy’s – Sam Riggs, Shotgun crawlers, 8-11 Rider, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Lew Card W/ Dakota’s – Gary Kyle Band, John Evans, 6:30-9:30 7-10 Yamato – Open Mic, 8-12 ETX Brewery – Down Home, 8-10 Thursday, April 5th FRESH – The Jazz Connection, 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 6-9 8:30-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – The Back Porch, Kilgore – Tyler Tanner Louis, 8-12 Dudley, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ David, 9-1 Clicks Live – DJ Cicero & DJ Garage Bar – Post Profit, 9-1 Anders, 8-12 The Grove – Live Music, 9-1 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Asa Kawa’s – Levi Kitchen, 7-10 J. Harris, 7-10 Love & War, Lindale – Lee Fuzion Bar - DJ Mad Hatter, Mathis, 8-1 8-12 M6 Winery - Withrow Cooley, Garage Bar – DJ Juice, 8-12 12-5, Kelsey Pate, 6-9 Love & War, Lindale – Jon Mario’s – Live Jazz 6-9 Stork, 8-12 Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins Razzoo’s – The Haggertys, 7-10 – Bluez Boyz, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, Republic Icehouse – Gary 8-12 Patrick, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Matt Raker Rick’s – Live Music, 9-1 Band, 6:30-9:30 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ & Donny, 12-3, Chad Pope, Friday, April 6th 6:30-9:30 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, Taste of Italy On the Lake, 8-12 Hawkins – Marcus The Back Porch, Kilgore – Lee Casburn, 6-9 Mathis, 8-12 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 The Central Station, Gladewater Yamato – Matt Coats, 8-11 – Leap Of Faith, 7-10 Sunday, April 8th Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 7-11 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Clicks Live – Matt Coats Trio, 18 • EGuideMagazine.com

The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Love & War, Lindale – Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Jay Statham, 8-12 Strada Caffe - Old Omen, 11am-1

Eagles Bluff - Gary Patrick, 6-9 ETX Brewery – Mike Freiley, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Jason Herrin Band, 7-10 FRESH – Kid Icarus Project, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ Screedlez, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ Panda, 8-12 The Grove – Live Music, 9-12 Monday, April 9th Kawa’s – Tyler Dudley, 7-10 Love & War, Lindale – Karaoke, Love & War, Lindale – James Cook Band, Jared Thomas, 8-12 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Logan K Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Strong, 6:30-9:30 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Tuesday, April 10th Jack Nelson, 9-12 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, Paradise Harbor, Hawkins – Karaoke, 8-12 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Allen Republic Icehouse – Tuxedo Cats, 8-12 Nichols & Lee Mathis, 7-10 F D’s Grillhouse – Eric Mosley, Rick’s – China Town, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – Western Star Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Band w/ Turkeyfoot BlueRepublic Icehouse – Todd grass, 9-12 Rinlee, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 8-12 Karaoke, 7-11 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus & Company, 6:30-9:30 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Casburn, 6-9 True Vine Brewing - Heather Wednesday, April 11th Harper, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Yamato – DJ Juice, 9-12 Blakbox, 7-10 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Saturday, April 14th Dakotas Chop House – Bradford The Back Porch, Kilgore – Loomis, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Teazur, 9-1 Wallace & T.D. Wilt, 6-10 Big Sandy Music Hall – Randy Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam Brown, Jordi Baizan, Terry with Johnny & The NightKlein, 7-10 crawlers, 8-11 The Central Station, Gladewater Stanley’s BBQ – Big Funky – Bluez Boyz, 7-10 Cloud, 6:30-9:30 Clicks Live – DJ Cicero & DJ Yamato – Open Mic, 8-12 Anders, 8-12 Dakotas Chop House – Gary Thursday, April 12th Patrick Band, 7-10 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, ETX Brewery – Loose Thread, 8-10 8:30-11 FRESH – Big Hotel, 6-9 The Back Porch, Kilgore – The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Matthew Jackson, 7-10 Wallace, 3-5, Billie Jo Clicks Live – DJ Cicero & DJ Sewell, 7-10 Anders, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Ryan Fuzion Bar - DJ David, 9-1 Davis, 7-10 Garage Bar – Tyler Dudley Fuzion Bar - DJ Mad Hatter, Band, 9-1 8-12 Kawa’s – Blue Louie, 7-10 Garage Bar – DJ Juice, 8-12 Liberty Hall – Ultimate Elvis, Liberty Hall – Johnny Rodriguez, 7pm 7pm Love & War, Lindale – Cody Love & War, Lindale – Jericho Wayne Band, Justin Merritt, Burley, 8-12 8-12 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – M6 Winery - Ron Matula, 1-3, Wesley Pruitt , 8-12 Mike Freiley, 3-6 Razzoo’s - The Leftovers, 7-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – 8-12 Zane Williams, 9-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Matt Raker The Old Firehouse, Edom – Band, 6:30-9:30 Ryanhood, 6-9 Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins Friday, April 13th – Lee Mathis, 8-12 Rick’s – Live Music, 9-1 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ & Donny, The Back Porch, Kilgore – Down 12-3, Paul Shafer Trio, Home, 8-12 6:30-9:30 The Central Station, Gladewater Taste of Italy On the Lake, – Ace Deuce, 7-10 Hawkins – Marcus Click’s Live – POWERMAN Casburn, 6-9 5000, 8-12 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 Cowboy’s – Randall King, 8-12 XLN – Del Rio Band, 9-1

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Weird Al Yankovic, 8pm The Central Station, Gladewater Sunday, April 15th – Callens & Clark, Owen Tiner, 11-3 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, Circle M Crawfish – Sweet Pain 9-12 Rocks, 7-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – ETX Brewery – Heather Harper, Tommy & The Acoustics, 8-10 7-10 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tyler Lenius Band, 7-10 High Hill Farms, Arp - Jazz Fest. Featuring Edwin Holt, FRESH – Purple Velvet Fox, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ Screedlez, 8-12 12pm-6:30 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, Garage Bar – DJ Panda, 8-12 12-2pm The Grove – Gary Patrick, 9-12 Love & War, Lindale – Chris Kawa’s – Tuxedo Cats, 7-10 Knight, Kolby Cooper, 4-8 Liberty Hall – Bill Anderson, 7pm Monday, April 16th Love & War, Lindale – The Powell Brothers, Small Love & War, Lindale – Karaoke, Town Habit, 8-12 8-12 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Stanley’s BBQ – Logan K Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Strong, 6:30-9:30 Luke LaPrada, 9-12 Tuesday, April 17th Paradise Harbor, Hawkins – Karaoke, 8-12 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, Rick’s – Live Music, 8-12 8:30-11 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Stanley’s BBQ – Chakra Khan Heather Harper, 7-10 w/ Ian Power & Harry F D’s Grillhouse – Eric Mosley, Zimm, 9-12 6-9 Stone Country, Lindale – Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Karaoke, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Heather Taste of Italy On the Lake, Little, 8-12 Hawkins – Marcus Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Casburn, 6-9 Karaoke, 7-11 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ Cash, 9-12 & Company, 6:30-9:30 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Saturday, April 21st Wednesday, April 18th The Back Porch, Kilgore – 2nd The Back Porch, Kilgore – The Childhood, 7-10 Mansion Family, 9-1 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 The Central Station, Gladewater Dakota’s – Darrin Morris, 7-10 – Lee Mathis, 2-5, Anthony The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Riley, 6-9 Wallace & T.D. Wilt, 6-10 Clicks Live – Deathrow Bowling Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam For Soup, The Dollyrots, Not with Johnny & The NightUr Girlfrenz, Sweet Chaos, crawlers, 8-11 Metrograde, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Big Funky Dakotas Chop House – Matt Cloud, 6:30-9:30 Raker Band, 7-10 Yamato – Open Mic, 8-12 April In Edom - Isaiah 61 One, 3-5 Thursday, April 19th ETX Brewery – Kinfolk, 8-10 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace, 3-5, Jackie 8:30-11 Darlene, 7-10 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Leap Of Faith, 8-12 FRESH – Eric Moseley Duo, 6-9 Clicks Live – DJ Cicero & DJ Fuzion Bar - DJ David, 9-1 Anders, 8-12 Garage Bar – Guadalupe The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Jake Pirates, 9-1 Pyeatt, 7-10 Lago Del Pino - Blacktop Mojo, Fuzion Bar - DJ Mad Hatter, 9-1 8-12 Liberty Hall – Mouse & The Garage Bar – DJ Juice, 8-12 Traps, 8pm Love & War, Lindale – Heather Love & War, Lindale – Blane Harper, 8-12 Howard, Sean Berry, 8-12 Razzoo’s – 6 Miles To Mixon, M6 Winery - Harry Dennis, 3-6 7-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – 8-12 Tuxedo Cats, 9-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Matt Raker Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins Band, 6:30-9:30 – The Kirbys, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Bluez Boyz, Friday, April 20th 8-12 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, Rick’s – Live Music, 9-1 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ & Donny, The Back Porch, Kilgore – 12-3, The Jazz Connection, Salvation From Sundown, 6:30-9:30 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Bradley Belcher Center, Longview Manning, Relentless, 8-12

Strada Caffe - Isabelle Hyde, 11am-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 XLN – Wes Jeans & Lance Lopez, 9-1 Yamato – DJ, 8-12

Clicks Live - Reliance Code, We Have Your Dog, 9-1 Dakotas Chop House – Corey Breedlove Band, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Rafael Espinoza & The Rockabilly Railroad, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace, 3-5, Joe Savage, 7-10 Sunday, April 22nd FRESH – Bayou Boogie 11am-2, Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, Tuxedo Cats,6-9 9-12 Fuzion Bar - DJ David, 9-1 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Garage Bar – Teazur, 9-1 Tommy & The Acoustics, The Grove - Gary Patrick, 7-10 Friday, April 27th 7-10 Kawa’s – Bluez Boyz, 7-10 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, Love & War, Lindale – Green Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 8-12 River Ordinance, Left Arm 12-2pm The Back Porch, Kilgore – Tan, 8-12 Love & War, Lindale – Shane Blaine Hart, 8-12 M6 Winery - Bo Danials, 3-6 Smith & The Saints, The Big Sandy Music Hall - Floyd Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Briars, 8-12 Void, 7-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler The Central Station, Gladewater – Wayland Hicks & The Monday, April 23rd – Sean Berry, 7-10 Travelers, 9-12 Love & War, Lindale – Karaoke, Clicks Live - Raven Hunter, 9-1 Republic Icehouse – 6 Miles To ETX Brewery – Brian Lambert, 8-12 Mixon, 8-12 8-10 Stanley’s BBQ – Logan K Rick’s – Live 5, 9-1 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Strong, 6:30-9:30 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ & Meredith Crawford, 7-10 Donny, 12-3, Open Mic, Tuesday, April 24th FRESH – Casey Martin, 6-9 7:30-11:30 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, Fuzion Bar - DJ Strada Caffe – Owen Tiner, Screedlez, 8-12 8:30-11 11am- 1 F D’s Grillhouse – Eric Mosley, Garage Bar – DJ Panda, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, The Grove - Heather Harper, 6-9 Hawkins – Marcus 9-12 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Casburn, 6-9 Hollytree Country Club - Gary Republic Icehouse – True Vine Brewing – The Patrick, 6-9 Billie Jo Sewell & Lee Harmaleighs, 7-10 Kawa’s – Levi Kitchen, 7-10 Mathis, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 Love & War, Lindale – Jonathan XLN – Sweet Pain Rocks, 9-1 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Terrell, 8-12 Karaoke, 7 Yamato – Owen Tiner, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – & Company, 6:30-9:30 Sunday, April 29th Karaoke, 9-12 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, Paradise Harbor, Hawkins – 9-12 Wednesday, April 25th Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – The Back Porch, Kilgore – Adam Republic Icehouse – The Tommy & The Acoustics, Haggertys, 8-12 Brown & The Triple Crown 7-10 Rick’s – Live Music, 8-12 Band, 7-10 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, Stanley’s BBQ – Gorgeous Dakotas Chop House – Gary 12-2pm Jetson w/ Girly and Colton Love & War, Lindale – Micky & Patrick, 7-10 Higgins, 8:30-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig The Motorcars, The Briars, Wallace & T.D. Wilt, 6-10 Stone Country, Lindale – 8-12 Karaoke, 8-12 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam Taste of Italy On the Lake, with Johnny & The NightMonday, April 30th Hawkins – Marcus crawlers, 8-11 Love & War, Lindale – Karaoke, Casburn, 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – Big Funky 8-12 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Logan K Cloud, 6:30-9:30 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Yamato – Open Mic, 8-12 Strong, 6:30-9:30

Thursday, April 26th

Clicks Live – DJ Cicero & DJ Anders, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Lucas Kelm, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ Mad Hatter, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ Juice, 8-12 Love & War, Lindale – Jarrod Sterrett, 8-12 Razzoo’s - Riley Redding, 7-10 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Matt Raker Band, 6:30-9:30

Saturday, April 28th

11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, The Back Porch, Kilgore – Cody Wayne, 9-1 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Clint The Central Station, Gladewater – Garth LaGrone, 7-10 Alford, 8-12

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Pollard UMC to Present the Musical ‘1776’ April 12th-14th Pollard Theater Center will present “1776,”

the musical, April 12th-14th, at Pollard United Methodist Church, 3030 Copeland Road in Tyler.

The story is based on the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence and dramatizes the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence.

There are four shows: 7:30pm April 12th and 13th, and 2:30pm; and 7:30pm April 14th.

All tickets cost $15 and are on sale online at showtix4u.com.

For assistance, call the box office at (903)5210069 or purchase directly from Pollard’s Box Office, which opens Sunday at the church, and continues weekdays from 11am-2pm until show dates. All seats are reserved.

Events & Plays

April 5th-8th (Nightly at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm) - “Screwtape” - Screwtape, a senior devil from hell, has delegated some authority to a junior fiend, Wormwood, whose assignment is to seize the soul of a very human and lovable young man.

This might be called a devilish dramatic contest with high-level meaning thrashed out in terms of brilliant low-level comedy. The rather charming Wormwood is being critically supervised in this, his first case, by that extraordinary devil, Screwtape. Advice from this old hand from hell is devastatingly perceptive of human foibles and, despite the love of a wonderful young girl, our young man is in terrible danger. It’s really a close decision and, in a dazzling resolution, the audience learns something important about hell, heaven, religion, and humanity. 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.

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April 9th (7:30pm) - East Texas Symphonic Band will be presented at The Belcher Performance Center. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or go to belchercenter.com.

April 13th-15th and 20th-22nd (Nightly at 7:30pm, Sunday Matinee 2pm) - “Love, Loss & What I Wore” This is a play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes, and memory covering all the important subjects: mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses, and why we only wear black. Based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman. Lindale Community Theatre is located at 109 W. Hubbard St., Lindale, lindalecommunitytheater.org.

April 14th (7:30pm) - “The Passing Zone Saves the World” will be presented at The Belcher Performance Center. The Passing Zone has been wowing audiences for decades with hilarious, award-winning performances. They have been finalists on America’s Got Talent; they have performed at the White House, and they hold five Guinness World Records. Their combination of comedy, dexterity, danger, and hilarity has audiences on their feet all across the globe. Imagine a show without hatred, ignorance, and bigotry!

Are they superheroes? Or are they just a couple of talented guys who will make you forget your

troubles and laugh ‘til your face hurts? Either way, the world becomes a better place while these guys are on stage. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)2333080 or go to belchercenter.com.

May 19th (6pm) - “50th Anniversary Gala” will be presented by Tyler Civic Chorale. For more info go to tylercivicchorale.org or facebook.com/ tylercivicchorale. Tickets are available through TCC members and at the door.

April 21st (7:30pm) - “All That Jazz!” featuring Ning An on piano will be presented by the Longview Symphony Orchestra at The Belcher Performance Center. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)2333080 or go to belchercenter.com.

April 23rd (6:30pm) - “Dinosaur Zoo” will be presented at The Belcher Performance Center. Erth’s “Dinosaur Zoo Live” guides you on a breathtaking tour through prehistoric Australia. You’ll observe, meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance that will thrill and entertain kids while stimulating their imaginations in ways that will forever connect them to their world. Brought to life by a team of skilled performers and puppeteers, and designed with the help of professional paleontologists, Erth’s “Dinosaur Zoo Live” puppets are so extraordinarily realistic you may feel the urge to run and hide – but don’t! While this fun, unique, entertaining, and educational live show created by Erth Visual & Physical of Sydney, Australia may have been 65 million years in the making, you’ll agree, it’s well worth the wait! Belcher Performance Center is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or go to belchercenter.com.

April 28th (7:30pm) - East Texas Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Choral, which includes the powerful “Ode to Joy” in the last movement. The orchestra will be joined by four soloists, the ETSO Chorus, and the combined UT Tyler Chorus and Patriot Singers. Cameron Rose, director of choirs at The University of Texas at Tyler, will direct the choruses. For more info or tickets go to etso.org or call (903)5263876. Concerts are performed at the UT Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.

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And this time of year, it's all about the frogs that are being found all around the area. Many frogs are nocturnal, and rely on their camouflage to stay safe while they rest during the day. While our doors and windows might not work very well for camouflage, these little guys are generally safe as long as they’re too high for small predators to reach them. Most people recognize that frogs undergo metamorphosis, changing from tadpoles to adult frogs. But did you know that more than just the shape of the frog changes? Tadpoles breathe with gills and eat plants, while adult frogs breathe with lungs and eat insects.

Several school programs are offered as well as home school opportunities. The 30-minute programs that are offered either on zoo grounds (free with zoo admission) or in your classroom (call for outreach costs) include Critter Tales (preschool), Critter Covers (K-2nd grade), Animal Families (K-2nd grade), It All Makes Sense (K-2nd grade), Animal Addresses (3rd-6th grade), Going, Going, Gone (3rd-6th grade), and the hugely popular Secrets of Survival (3rd-6th grade). This Place is a Zoo, Conservation Corps, and Dinners and Diners (7th-12th grade) are offered for older children.

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the annual Poison Jungle Safari. This event is held in cooperation with the North Texas Poison Control Center of Dallas. Booths throughout the zoo will alert children and adults to possible poison dangers in the home.

• April 18th (1-3pm) - Earth Day - Help us celebrate Earth Day as we “party for the planet.” The zoo joins with local organizations to help all of us learn how we can make every day Earth Day. Tickets are $8.95 for children 3-12, $12.95 for adults 13-54, and $10.95 for seniors 55 and over. Caldwell Zoo has memberships available. 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.

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Time to Celebrate at the DSP Discovery Science Place (DSP) is located at 308 N. Broadway

Ave., Downtown Tyler. DSP is open Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm, and closed on Mondays.

Tickets are $8 for adults (ages 13 and up), $6 for children (ages the recently remodeled Bergfeld Amphitheater, 2-12), $6 per person for seniors (65 and up), $5 per person for 1501 S. Broadway, Tyler. Bring a lawn chair active military (must provide ID), and children under 2 are free. For if you want or blanket for an evening under the stars. All movies are on Saturdays at 8pm. more info call (903)533-8011 or go to discoveryscienceplace.org.

Admission is free and open to the public.

25th Anniversary • April 14th - “Lego Ninjago” Spring Celebration • May 5th - “LaLa Land” Date Night Movie Day • May 12th - “Emoji Movie” Friday, April 7th, • May 19th - “Nut Job 2, Nutty by Nature” 10am-5pm, Discovery In case of inclement weather, movies will be rescheduled. For Science Place celebrates more info call (903)595-7271 or go to cityoftyler.org. its birthday! There will also be balloons, face painting, hands-on science activities, and much more. There will be free admission all day with one food item donation to go to the East Texas Food Bank. To see a list of items they need most, go to easttexasfoodbank.org.

April 12th-14th, Mini Makers Faire April 28th a shopper’s paradise The Tyler Mini-Maker Faire has will take place as the been attracting makers, inventors, Children’s Clothing techies, artisans, hackers and more to Consignment Sale the Discovery Science Place for a funreturns to Harvey filled day of ‘making’ and hands-on Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler. exploration since 2013.

This family-friendly showcase of You can expect invention, creativity, and resourceto find anything and fulness is a celebration of the Maker everything you would ever need to clothe your movement. It’s a place where makers - tech enthusiasts, crafters, homesteaders, scientists and everyone in between - show what they kids or decorate your home.- from quality, gently used children’s clothes, toys, strollers, bikes, and furniture, to sporting equipment, are making and share what they are learning. 1000’s of attendees come each year - both young and old! home decor, baby equipment and so much more.

From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a This sale is like a huge garage sale as thousands of items are venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments, projects, and offered for sale. Recycling East Texas since 2002, the CCC Sale is people who are interested to browse among the creations. where over 1,400 East Texas families come together and sell their gently used, no longer needed items.

Other Events Admission is free. The CCC sale is open Thursday, April 12th April 14th (9am-2pm) - Girl Scouts Citizen Science Session - Girls 9am-6pm, Friday April 13th 9am-2pm, and Saturday, April 14th will practice the scientific method by doing a citizen science project 9am-4pm. For more info go to cccsale.com or facebook.com/ focused on the outdoors. Registration closes on Friday, April 13th. cccsale.

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A Classically Good Time at the Movies

available for before-noon price. Special Needs Screenings are shown with the lights There is something for all ages at local up and the volume lowered. Special Needs movie theaters. Join the fun at Studio Movie Screenings are shown at 11am.

Grill (SMG), located at 8954 S. Broadway • April 7th - “Ready Player One” Ave., Tyler. Tickets are available at the door • May 12th - “Avengers: Infinity War” and at studiomoviegrill.com.

• June 2nd - “Solo: A Star Wars Story” Special Needs • June 23rd - “The Incredibles 2” Screenings • June 30th - “Jurassic World: Fallen Family Kingdom” friendly movies The Classics are free for Relive your favorites! These start at 7:15pm. children with • April 4th - “East of Eden” special needs • April 11th - “North by Northwest” and their • April 18th - “Bonnie and Clyde” siblings, with adult tickets • April 25th - “Giant”

TMC Big Screen Classics

The Big Screen Classics Series has something at 2pm and 7pm.

• April 8th & 11th - “Grease,” 40th Anniversary • July 15th & 18th - “Big,” 30th Anniversary Special Event

A special showing of “A Silent Voice (Dubbed) will be held April 9th and 10th at 6:45pm. A deaf elementary school girl, Shoko Nishimiya, upon transferring, meets a boy named Shoya Ishida in her new class.

Shoya, who is not deaf, leads the class in bullying Shoko, because she is deaf. As the bullying continues, the class starts to bully Shoya too.

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Art

Inside the Artist’s Studio:

Gallery Main Street Elephant in the Room

By Derrick White The city of Tyler’s Gallery Main Street, serves as a cornerstone of the Downtown Arts and Culture District and opened in August 2009 as a fine art gallery. The gallery shares space with the City of Tyler Main Street Department and Heart of Tyler, Inc., as well as the administrative offices of Liberty Hall.

Located in the beautifully renovated building at 110 W. Erwin St., Downtown on the square, the gallery offers visitors the opportunity to view fine art created by area artists.

Exhibits at the gallery rotate on a continuous schedule, so there is always something new and interesting to see. The current juried exhibition on display is a group, idiom inspired, show titled “Elephant in the Room.”

Participating artists were asked to creatively interpret and create artwork defining an issue everyone is aware of, but nobody wants to talk about - an “elephant in the room” if you must. The exhibition is on view through the month of April, finishing up May 1st.

The show has a lot of diversity ranging from literal theme interpretations to very esoteric creations. There is a variety of small and large-scale works. Most of the pieces are two-dimensional and hang on the wall (paintings, drawing, and

photographs) but a few pieces contain three-dimensional visual elements including sculptures.

“Elephant in the Room” features the artwork of over twenty artists including: Dana Cargile, Rita A. Fryer, Amanda Hatfield, Dace Lucia Kidd, Nancy Kimbrough, Maegan Kirschner, Teri Liptak, Dana Lynch, Shawna Lynch, Jennie Price Lyra, Jimmy Morrison, Joel Nichols, Mary Alice Orito, Nancy Patterson, Anthony Piekarski, Mary Ann Post, Chelsea Purgahn, Cory Rhodes, Jamin Shepherd, Harold Vincent, and John York. I am impressed with the show overall. I feel it is important for artists to share their work with an audience so I congratulate all of the artists willing to put their work out there for consideration. Cheers to everyone who entered the exhibit and compliments to everyone selected.

One of the exhibits that caught my attention was Amanda Hatfield’s “Who’s the Real Monster?,” an exquisite mixed media sculpture of a woman with antlers. This stark naturalistic form has amazing attention to detail and incredible proportional aspect.

It is powerful and emotional allowing the viewer to contemplate the narrative of the woman’s blindfold, hair braid, dripping antlers, and arrow penetrating her throat. The artist mentions in a printed statement, “It took me a while to really figure out this piece; for a long time it sat unfinished in my house, unpainted and incomplete. After adding the gold, she became this figure of nature, blinded and pierced by the arrow of man, corrupted by the gold dripping from her antlers.”

Amanda has two other selections in the exhibit, each one masterfully executed and commanding in its similar subject matter of the female form. A watercolor of a dripping eyed woman being impaled

The Best Ticket in Town Tyler Junior College, the Tyler Museum of Art and others, are once again offering a spring arts festival packed with tons of events and performances. The TJC April Arts Festival will be collaborating with the Tyler Museum of Art the entire month of April.

The festival is a celebration of the dynamic arts programs at Tyler Junior College. These programs provide rich learning experiences.

This event is a collaboration of The Bell Tower Arts Journal, International Day, the Tyler Museum of Art, and the Art, Music, Theater, Speech, Dance, and Visual Communications departments. Back again, the local CBS 19 will be supporting media underwriting.

2018 April Art Festival events include: • On view all of April - “Sticks and Stones: Works by Helen Altman” and the 14th Annual High School Art Exhibits will be at the Tyler Museum of Art all month. For more info, go to tylermuseum.org.

• April 2nd-27th - A Visual Communications Exhibition will be displayed in the Pirtle Technology Building, Pirtle Phase 4.

• March 19th-April 25th - The Amazing Hancock Brothers will be on exhibit at the TJC Wise Auditorium Art Gallery.

• Through April 27th - East Texas CARES Food Pantry is hosting a Food Drive, sponsored by The Art Club. Donations may be dropped off in the Jenkins Hall Art Department Lobby.

• April 2nd-5th (2pm) - Art Club’s 15th Annual Silent Art Auction Fundraiser will be held, sponsored by and benefiting the Art Club.

Proceeds help fund scholarships, allows the art club to make charitable donations (i.e. Make-A-Wish), pay for field trips, events, and buy supplies. Works by students, faculty and local artists will be displayed in the Art Department Hallway of Jenkins Hall. The winning bids will be contacted after the close of the auction. You do not have to be present to win but it sure helps.

• April 2nd (2pm) - The Amazing Hancock Brothers will present a Printmaking Demonstration in the TJC Jenkins Hall Art Department Lobby.

• April 3rd (7:30pm) - Performance Series will be held a in the TJC Jean Browne Theatre. It is free to attend.

• April 4th (12 noon) - Coffee House: Guitar Ensemble will perform at the Tyler Museum of Art in the Lobby. Among the beautiful works at the Tyler Museum of Art, enjoy a performance while sipping a cup of hot coffee and eating delectable pastries and cookies. Concert and 22 • EGuideMagazine.com

by arrows is haunting, disturbing, and captivating.

Again the artist states, “I tend to paint women a lot and I think that has something to do with how they can evoke a connection to nature. No matter how badly you hurt her, she’s still growing. I like to think the world is the same way.”

Hatfield’s watercolor painting titled “War Ate a Girl and Spat Out a Woman” shows a strikingly beautiful woman in a dead stare with the viewer while ignoring the groping negative space shapes of hands vying for her body. This is a formidable declaration and certainly fits the show’s theme with all of today’s headlines of people refusing to ignore the elephant in the room any longer when it comes to sexual assault, abuse, and inappropriate behavior.

A more literal stand out in the exhibit was a small collage by Mary Alice Orito called “Elephant in the Room.” The composition has an image of an elephant sitting circus style and wearing a crown of sorts (a performer). Text in the design include ‘complicity,’ ‘bully,’ ‘lies,’ and ‘racism.’ The piece is asymmetrically balanced and has a sharp red line tearing horizontally through the configuration. Orito’s statement concludes the image and words in the collage “represent the harshness of the current political environment.” Mary Alice Orito had two other artworks included in the exhibit both equally strong.

My eye was continually called over to a painting titled “Horizontal” by Mary Post with its striking gold-leaf negative space and odd subject of a fullbodied employee flat on a bed or gurney. The artist mentions, “My painting delves into stability and change in the life of this working woman. I strive to honor her by positioning her in a horizontal orientation and surrounding her with an atmosphere of

museum admission is free.

• April 4th - Open Mic Night will be held at 7pm in the TJC Apache Rooms.

• April 5th (9am-5pm)- Ceramics Sale will be held on the Jenkins Art Lawn weather permitting. It will be moved to the art outdoor breezeway if it is raining.

• April 6th (1pm) - Student Recital Series will be held in the TJC Jean Browne Theatre.

• April 6th and 7th (7pm) and April 8th (2pm) - “DanceFest: Sleeping Beauty” will be presented in the TJC Wise Auditorium.

• April 9th-May 4th - Faculty and Staff Art Exhibition will be held in the Vaughn Library. This is an art exhibition displaying the many talents of different TJC personnel including folks from campus safety, administration, support staff, non-art professors, and maintenance employees.

• April 10th (5pm) - “The Book of Kells: Irish Christianity’s most Cherished Artifact” will be presented in the TJC Quest classroom.

• April 11th (12 noon) - Coffee House: Chamber Ensemble will perform at the Tyler Museum of Art in the lobby.

• April 13th (1pm) - Student Recital Series will be presented in the TJC Jean Browne Theatre.

• April 14th (10am-4pm) - Family Day will be held at the Tyler Museum of Art. Family Day offers free art activities related to the current exhibitions and light refreshments for the entire family.

• April 16th (2pm) - “The Bell Tower Arts Journal” Launch Party will be held in the TJC Jenkins Hall Art Department Lobby. The unveiling of the latest edition of “The Bell Tower Arts Journal” includes selected artwork, poetry, and prose from students.

• April 17th (9am-5pm) - TJC’s Annual International Day celebrates diversity and worldwide cultures with an amazing lineup of events and activities in the Apache Rooms of the Rogers Student Center.

• April 17th (10am) - Distinguished Lecture Series: “Hearing Each Other: Tolerance & Interfaith Dialogue” will be held in the Wise Auditorium.

• April 17th (7:30pm) - Wind Ensembles and Symphonic Band will be in concert in Wise Auditorium. Come enjoy an evening of great music performed by students in the TJC Percussion Ensembles and Symphonic Band. Free admission.

• April 18th (12 noon) - Coffee House: Chamber Singers will perform at Tyler Museum of Art in the lobby.

• April 18th (5:30pm) - Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team Showcase will be held in the Jean Browne Theatre.

• April 20th (1pm) - Student Recital Series will be held in the TJC Jean Browne Theatre.

• April 23rd (3pm) - The Student Film Festival be held in the TJC

shimmering gold.”

“This Ordinary World” is a fun and mesmerizing painting by John York. In a composition where Red Grooms (an American artist best known for his colorful pop art depicting frenetic scenes of modern life) meets DC comics and Where’s Waldo, York, “sought to entertain viewers and myself by making my friends and neighbors into elephants.”

A dark unambiguous and commanding piece also on exhibit is “LIKE” by Dace Lucia Kidd. The painting is a large-scale, black on black, minimalist composition. Its content resonated with me about society’s insatiable thirst for attention. The execution of the piece is precise and avoids any evidence of an expressive mark or the artist’s hand.

I also very much enjoyed “Food Choice” by Jennie Lyra for its colorful layers and competing visual directions of text and images.

Take some time to go visit this exhibition yourself and see what stands out the most to you.

Don’t forget to vote for the People’s Choice Award by writing the corresponding number for your favorite artwork on a ballot and leaving it in the voting box.

Enter now for possible selection in the gallery’s new upcoming Solo Show. Gallery Main Street is offering one artist an opportunity to fill the gallery and showcase their work. To be considered for selection, artists should submit three pieces exemplifying their work and provide a description (artist’s statement) and total number of pieces. Entries are due by April 22nd. This is a juried exhibit and results will be announced on April 28th.

Gallery Main Street is located at 110 W. Erwin St., Downtown Tyler. For more info call (903)5936905 or email GalleryMainStreet@TylerTexas.com.

Apache Rooms.

• April 23rd (3pm) - “Be An Anchor” will be held in the Newsroom, Potter 203.

• April 24th (10am) - Rock the Garden games and activities will be held in the TJC Genecov Garden area.

• April 24th (3pm) - Azerbaijani Music Concert & Workshop will be held in the TJC Apache Rooms.

• April 24th (7:30pm) - Spring Choral Concert will be presented in the TJC Wise Auditorium.

• April 25th (12 noon) - THUNDERDOME Art Competition will take place where there is only one winner - all the other entries will be destroyed by the annihilator. BYOT (Bring your own tears) to Jenkins Courtyard. Special guests will be The Amazing Hancock Brothers.

• April 25th (2pm) - Amazing Hancock Brothers Printmaking demonstration will be held in the TJC Jenkins Hall Art Department Lobby.

• April 25th (12 noon) - Coffee House: Faculty Recital will be performed in the Tyler Museum of Art Lobby. Concert and museum admission is free.

• April 25th-28th (7:30pm) and April 28th (2pm) - “Hamlet” will be presented in the TJC Jean Browne Theatre.

• April 25th (7:30pm) - TJC Jazz Ensembles will perform in the Wise Auditorium.

• April 27th - The Performance Grant Student Showcase Art Exhibition will on display in the Wise Auditorium Art Gallery.

Most events are free to attend and everyone is welcome. There is something for everyone offered during this month long festival. Find the events, exhibits, and performances you are interested in and come enjoy. It really is the best ticket in town!

Tyler Junior College is located at 1400 E. Fifth St., Tyler. The Tyler Junior College Wise Auditorium Fine Arts Building and TJC’s Jean Browne Theatre in the Wise Cultural Arts Building are located near S. Mahon Ave. across from the Tyler Museum of Art. More info can be found at tjc.edu/artsfestival or call (903)510-2200.

Books

What’s In a Book Op-Ed by Gini Rainey There’s a whole new world waiting for you between the covers of your next book. It’s no secret that I love to read, and that I’ve been doing so for most of my life. Back in the day, when there wasn’t a myriad of electronic devices vying for everyone’s attention, reading was the best way to escape reality. Even though e-readers have become a way of life for most people, including me, there’s nothing I like better than to hold the physical book in my hands, open it up to the first page, and dig into a world created by someone who has a story to tell.

I wish that more parents would encourage their children to read because it helps to develop their imaginations and creativity more than any other method. Just think about all the books you’ve read and how you have pictured the heroes and heroines in your own mind. That’s why character development is one of the most important skills for writers to possess, because without well-developed characters, the reader will have a difficult time wrapping his brain around and immersing himself in even the most intriguing story line.

I would like to issue a challenge to anyone who loves to read.

Do you find yourself reading nothing but one genre of books, i.e. romance, mystery? I do and then I realize that there are so many other types of books available, and I pick something totally opposite – just to broaden my horizons. I would

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From fiction, mystery, While there are several plotlines, and the switches back and forth from the 1930’s to present history/politics, cookbooks, religion, and health to of healthcare in Texas. day at times became a bit confusing, Wingate’s parenting topics and opening up for a Q&A. character development makes for a very interEvents This will be held at the Tyler Public Library, esting and compelling read. While this is a terriApril 5th-7th (8am-6pm) - SCMSA Book Fair - located at 201 S. College Ave., Tyler. For more fying story (mostly because it actually happened) This year’s event focuses on the sale of donated info call (903)593-7323 or Wingate places the reader in the position of a which will go to endowed scholarships horrified spectator learning about this forgotten bit books for nursing and healthcare at TJC and UTT and go to tylerlibrary.com. of history and the frightened but brave children to for community health projects. Thousands of April 24th (10am) - Club whom it happened. Wingate has built the perfect books will be available for Read - Join the Club Read tension between two stories and through it all has purchase.

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Myth” by Joseph Campbell. uncovers her family’s history. Wingate leads you to the edge of discovery and somehow manages to April 14th (11am-12:30pm) The Tyler Public Library is located at 201 S. College pull you back again. This book is definitely a page - “MOM LIFE: Perfection Ave., Tyler. Most events hosted by Club Reads turner and well worth the read.

Pending” Book Launch & Rating: 5 of 5 – Copyright 2017, Ballentine are free. The Library is open Monday-Thursday Signing - Along with sellBooks ing and signing copies of her 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am5pm, and Sunday 1-5pm. For more info call new book during her stop (903)593-7323 or go to tylerlibrary.com. at Tyler, Ethington will be discussing various suggest that you try this. You never know what is waiting to be discovered in the next book. You might find out a new reading passion you didn’t even know you had.

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