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FR EE July 1, 2013 • Issue 1, Volume 1

A Complete Guide to All the Area’s Best Music

July 4th Celebrations: There’s Lots to Do and Lots to Celebrate

Big Daddy Weave: Dinosaurs Everywhere:

A Christian Concert at Caldwell Auditorium

1 Ticket, 2 Venues, 3 Adventures

Dining Guide:

A Look at Four Local Favorite Restaurants

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The Entertainment Magazine for East Texas July 1, 2013 • Issue 1, Volume 1

Contents 5 Dining

● Jalapeno Tree, Daniel Boone’s, The Egg and I and Jakes

6-8 Movies

● “The Bling Ring,” “Much Ado About Nothing,” “World War Z,” “Monster’s University,” ● On DVD/On Demand: “42,” “Bullet to the Head,” and “Stoker” by Dustin Chase

9 Festivals

● 4th of July Parade, Fireworks, Concerts and More

10 Christian

● Big Daddy Weave with Remedy Drive: A Great Christian Concert at Caldwell Auditorium

12-15 Music

● “Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Q: Funky with a Side of Cool” by Chase Colston ● Don’t Miss these Great Bands this Month ● The Complete Music Guide for all the Live Music

17 Books

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● “The Bone Bed,” “Fraud,” and “Smart Mouth Waitress” reviewed by Gini Rainey ● Summer Book Signings, Storytimes and More

Things to Do

● Echo Blueberry Farm: East Texas’ Finest Blueberry Pickin’ Farm ● Habitat ReStore Electronics Recycling, Pure Nutrition Body Building Competition, East Texas Wedding Extravaganza, Christmas in July, Job Resume Clinic and much more

19 Outdoors

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● Biker’s Rule For School Fundraiser ● Tyler Bicycle Fund Raiser for Striping Loop 49, New York Texas Zip Lines and Bike Club Rides

Family Fun

● “Its Going to be a Jurassic Summer: 1 Ticket, 2 Venues, 3 Adventures ● Movie Nights at Discovery Science Place, :Earth, Moon and Sun at CESSE,Caldwell Zoo Enrichment Day

Out & About

● American Freedom Museum: A Piece of the Past

22 Theatre

● Texas Shakespeare Festival plus “Footloose” at Tyler Civic Theater, Acting Classes and Camera Classes

23 Art

Staff

● OPAL: Outdoor Public Art on Loan Call for Entries, Deco Japan at TMA, “H2O” and “6x6@110”

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For Sale 581-5575

9943 CR 3613

For Lease

Pretty rolling land about 80-85% of the 5 acres is cleared. Beautiful mature hardwood trees. House was built in 1975, has 1652 sf., bv, composition roof, CH & A, fireplace, 4-2, formal dining room, bv, tile & carpet floors breakfast bar in kitchen, electric stove, micro wave, dishwasher, double carport, open kitchen/ den combo. Also, the house has a well. Survey & Field notes on file in broker’s office. Additional land available. Jason (903)570-2411

581-0016

314 E First St., 75701

RENT $450 / DEP / $300 — Duplex, 450 sq ft. Caldwell/Hogg/Lee - 1/1, gas stove, AC window unit, blinds, carpet and vinyl flooring, W/D connections, water, trash, sewer & gas is paid, yard maintained. Broadway N, across from Bergfeld Park, R on First St. 22049 Driftwood, 75763

RENT $475 / $300 — Brownsboro ISD - 3/1 all electric with stove, breakfast area, large living room, carpet and vinyl flooring, blinds, washer and dryer, covered front porch, central heat, extra storage, partially fenced. Hwy 155 S, after Lake Palestine bridge, R on Valley View into Brierwood Bay, R on Shadybrook Dr, R on Driftwood.

821 B Chilton Ave. S, 75701

RENT $525 / DEP $300 — Caldwell/Hogg/JT - 2/1 no appliances, vinyl & hardwood flooring, 2 window units. Pets optional. Water is paid.

Broadway N, L on Dobbs, R on Chilton.

16047 Shoshone, 75703

RENT $625 / DEP $400 — Duplex, 1100 sq ft, Jack/Hubbard/Lee - 2/1 stove, oven, refrigerator (not warranted), dishwasher, dining room, blinds, carpet and ceramic tile, CH/A, W/D connections, extra storage. No pets. Hwy 69 S, R on CR 2813, R, at red light in Gresham, R on Chickasha, R on Shoshone 16096 Shoshone, 75703

RENT $625 / DEP $400 — Duplex, 1100 sq ft, Jack/Hubbard/Lee - 2/1/1 carport, stove, oven, dishwasher, blinds, Vinyl plank in bedrooms, vinyl flooring in the rest of the house, CH/A, utility room with W/D connections. Hwy 69 S, R on CR 2813, R at red light in Gresham, R on Chickasha, R on Shoshone.

1007 Hillcrest Looking for Whitehouse ISD?

Look no further! 3br/2ba 1722 sf on a corner lot, close to Cain Elementary.

This has nice large utility room, formal dining, a breakfast area in the kitchen, and a 2 car garage. This one is priced to sell! Don’t wait!

Jason (903)570-2411

3811 Cloverdale

Recently painted all outside of property. There was new roof and gutters put on in February 2013. Very spacious South Tyler home, minutes to everything.

2 car garage with a back entrance. Large living area with a fireplace. Don’t wait, come see!

Jason (903)570-2411

22678 Shell Shores Drive, 75757

RENT $700 / DEP $500 — Bullard ISD - 2/2/2 carport, stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, blinds, carpet and vinyl flooring, C/A, washer & dryer (not warranted), storage building, lakefront with boat slip. Hwy 155 S, L on FM 344, go 2.9 miles, R on CR 1174 at Bullard VFD, L on Shell Shores, on R. 1320 E. Houston St., 75702

RENT $775 DEP $500 — Bonner/Moore/JT - 2/1 Stove, refrigerator (not warranted), microwave, dishwasher, utility room with W/D, CH/A, open family room. N on Broadway, R on Front St, R on S. Clayton, R on Houston St. 1322 E. Houston St., 75702

RENT $775 / DEP $500 — Bonner/Moore/JT - 2/1 Stove, refrigerator (not warranted), microwave, dishwasher, utility room with W/D, CH/A, open family room. N on Broadway, R on Front St, R on S. Clayton, R on Houston St. 2226 Plume Dr., 75703

RENT $775 / DEP $500 — 1075 sq ft., Clarkson/Hubbard/Lee - 2/1/1 garage, stove, oven, ceiling fans, blinds, hardwood floor, CH/A, fence back yard. N on Broadway, R on Loop 323, R on Old Troup Hwy, R on Plume Dr. 1118 Skyline St., 75701

RENT $800 / DEP $600 — 1012sf., Bell/Moore/Lee - 3/1, dining room, blinds, CH/A, carpet & vinyl flooring, W/D connections, extra storage, fenced backyard. From 5th St, L on Fleishel R on Skyline.

14200 Seton, 75762

RENT $850 / DEP $600 — 1224 sq ft., Owens/Hogg/Lee - 3/2/1, stove, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, disposal, dining area, blinds, carpet and scored concrete, W/D connections, CHA. Pets optional. Hwy 155 S, L at blinking light past Blue Store, 1st R CR 196, R on Seton.

14250 Seton, 75762

RENT $850 / DEP $600 — 1224 sq ft., Owens/Hogg/Lee - 3/2/1 carport, stove, oven, dishwasher, disposal, dining area, blinds, carpet and scored concrete, W/D connections, CHA. Pets optional. Hwy 155 S, L on CR 168 at blinking light past Blue Store, 1st R CR 196, R on Seton.

14235 Arber St., 75762

RENT $850 DEP $600 — 1252 sq ft., Owens/Hogg/Lee - 3/2/1, stove, dishwasher, dining room, blinds, carpet/vinyl/ ceramic flooring, W/D connections, CH/A. Hwy 155 S, thru the light at the Blue Store, L at blinking light on CR 168, 1st R CR 196, R on Seton, R on Patrick, R on Arber.

802 W. Second St., 75701

RENT $850 DEP $600 — 1250 sq ft., Birdwell/Hogg/Lee - 2/1.5 Stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, ceiling fans, carpet and ceramic tile floor, CH/A, utility room with W/D connections. Yard is maintained. N on Broadway, L on 4th St, continue to W. Glenwood Blvd, R on S. Talley Ave, and R on 2nd St. 8311 El Cerrito, 75703

RENT $875 / DEP $600 — 1500 sq ft., Jack/Hubbard/Lee - 3/2/2 carport, stove, dishwasher, kitchen eating combo, blinds, fireplace, carpet and vinyl flooring, CH/A, W/D connections. Water paid. No pets. Broadway to Robert E. Lee Dr., L on McClenny, R on El Cerrito.

12140 Yarbrough Lane

This is a custom one owner! Listed BELOW the appraisal value! This is custom everything, from the solid oak counter tops to the pedestal sinks, custom shelving to the crown molding trim throughout the house. 2 bonus rooms, one room is upstairs, the other is your very own man cave above the garage. Oversized garage, that is a pull through with storage area. Formal dining room, breakfast area into the kitchen, looks into the living room, with a cozy fire place. There is mud room off the garage, that is an office/utility room.

This is one of a kind sits on 1.3 acres. Country living, yet minutes to Whitehouse. Don’t wait come see this jewel! Jason (903)570-2411

611 Woldert

Stunning historic home built in 1885. Main home has 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms plus 2 Carriage houses included on property. Too much to mention, this is a “This Must See Property.” Call agent to discuss options on property, furnishings, and B&B..Jason (903)570-2411

3115 Jan Ave, 75701

RENT $950 DEP $900 — 1336 sq ft., Woods/Hubbard/Lee - 3/1.5/1 carport, electric stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, eating kitchen area, ceiling fans, mini blinds, vinyl & concrete flooring, washer & dryer (not warranted), CH/A, partially fenced. From Loop 323 Go North on Jan; through the intersection of DeCharles & Jan; to house on right.

3222 Brookside Dr., 75701

RENT $1050 / DEP $900 — 2 Story, 1666 sq ft., Birdwell/Hubbard/Lee - 4/2/2 with openers and gas stove top, gas double oven, dishwasher, disposal, breakfast room, formal dining room, formal living room, built in cabinets, family room with fireplace (has a gas starter, not gas logs), 1 bedroom & bath downstairs, master has a sitting area, CH&A, fenced back yard with patio and automatic sprinkler system. Broadway N, L on Loop 323, R on Brookside, by Chili’s.

2311 Bateman, 75701

Waterton in Whitehouse

RENT $1250 / DEP $1000 — 1838 sq ft., Woods/Hubbard/Lee - /2/2 garage, stove, oven, dishwasher, ceiling fans, mini blinds, mock fireplace, hardwood & ceramic tile flooring, utility room with W/D connections, CH/A, fenced back yard, pets with limitations. From O. Troup Hwy, turn South on Bateman. This is the part of Troup Hwy between Broadway and Hwy 110S. 116 Angelina, 75758

RENT $1300 / DEP $1000 — 2480 sq ft., Chandler/Brownsboro - 2/1.5/2 carport, smooth top stove, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, disposal, trash compacter, carpet and ceramic tile, fireplace, ceiling fans. Walk thru bathroom, master bedroom has walk in closet, 3 sliding doors opening to enclosed glass patio with built in Jenn-Air grill, wet bar, CH/A, washer and dryer. Beautiful, spacious waterfront overlooking Lake Palestine, with boat house and large decked pier. Lawn is maintained. Hwy 31 W, to Chandler, L at light onto FM 315, 6.3 m, L on CR 3103(Bid Eddy Rd), L on Angelina. or Go out Hwy 69S, r onto 49 Loop, L onto Hwy 155s, 9.8 m., R onto FM 315, 4.1 m to blinking light, from this point 3.4 m to Big Eddy Rd, turn R, then L on Angelina.

Retail & Commercial 12979 N. Hwy 110, 75704

East Tyler Tanglewood Subdivision

Was a builder’s personal home and the extras are astonishing 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, open family room-kitchen, 2317 sf, Only $239,500 MLS#10033800, call Cindy 903-574-5576

Only $94,500, could be a 2 or 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, carport, hot tub, must see.

MLS#10032606 Call Cindy 903-574-5576

RENT $4500 — Commercial building, 6360 sq ft - Office/warehouse, ceilings are 15 feet, security system, security light, CH/A. Take Loop 323 past John Tyler High School to Hwy 110, turn Left and go 9.3 miles to property on your left. A minimum of 3 year lease is required.

1208 Hwy 110 S., 75791

RENT $1200 / DEP $500 — Commercial Building, 1785 sq ft., - This building is on the left just before you enter Whitehouse, but since it is north of downtown Whitehouse that is the address. I am leasing AS IS. $1,200 for whole building or $1,000 for front part which should be about 1385 sf. There is a wall between front and back, there is a bathroom for both parts. Back which is approximately 400 sq ft is currently leased & has a brand new unit that heats and cools. This tenant will move if someone needs whole building. This building has been an office, a donut shop, and a tanning store.

3231 Jan St.

Coming Soon!

323 W. Shaw, 75701

RENT $1250 / DEP $1000 — 2049 sq ft., Caldwell/Hogg/JT - 3/2/2 garage, Master bedroom suite is above the garage and joined to the house by a glassed in breezeway. Open deck by breezeway. Main house has 2 bedrooms, l bath, formal dining room, living room, utility room and kitchen. Located on a double lot, screened in front porch, nice large windows throughout, formal dining room has a bench seat at windows.

20623 Bay Shore Dr., 75762

RENT $1300 / DEP $1000 — 1796 sq ft., Owens/Stewart/Lee - 4/2/2 carport, stove, oven, dining room, ceiling fan, blinds, carpet & vinyl flooring, utility room with W/D connections, CH/A. Extra storage. Take HWY 155 South Past Brookshire’s to CR1263 turn right; turn right on Bay Shore; follow to property on right. Coming Soon!

521/525 S. Clayton

Investment property! 3 year old duplex that is leased on both sides. Call for more information.

Jason (903)570-2411

This is a spacious 4br/3 bath. This home has recently been painted, new carpet, hardwood floors redone. It has new appliances in the kitchen. A nice big fenced back yard corner lot, large trees. Two family rooms, den with fireplace. Master bedroom and extra bedroom or office are at one end of house and 2 bedrooms, one bath other end of house. Just REDUCED to $149,500, call Jason 903-570-2411

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Dining Out

420 WSW Loop 323 Tyler, TX 75701 Phone: (903)509-0600 Our Hours of Operation: Sunday - Thursday 11am to 10pm Friday & Saturday 11am to 11pm

1920 ESE Loop 323 Tyler, TX 75701 Phone: (903)595-2228 Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am - 9pm Friday - Saturday 11am- 10pm Sunday 11am - 8pm

“Crazy good Mexican Food” is our slogan and we aim to please with only the freshest ingredients, home made quality dishes, and excellent festive atmosphere.

We make our flour tortillas on site daily, all day long!

Skewered boneless quail with peppers and onions grilled to perfection, served with rice and Mexican fajita dip is a favorite, as well as the Jumbo shrimp, fried or sauteed, served with a crispy beef taco, queso, and charro beans.

Our menu offers a good variety of combination plates; beef, chicken, spinach enchiladas; pork tamales; beef, chicken, shrimp fajitas; quesadillas; tacos and fajita salads; and many grilled options with a mexican flair.

We have ample indoor and outdoor seating in a colorful festive atmosphere that is fun and lively.

“Best chips & salsa I have ever had!” - says Susan Rieck, Brownsboro!

Unlike any restaurant you have ever visited, once Daily Specials Monday - Friday you walk in, you will be looking back in history.

11am till It’s Gone Some, depending on your age, can re-live childBlue Plate Lunch Special hood memories with all the memorabilia that line Choice of One of Two Entrees, Pick of Two the walls and shelves.

Veggies and a Trip to our always free Bean and Blue Bell Ice Cream Bar. Although the atmosphere is something to behold, Monday and Tuesday ‘Boone’s’ prides themselves in the best food and 5 – 9pm service for miles around, offering delicious country Kids eat free with cooking and down home goodness every day! adult entree purchase per adult entree purchase) And now the menu hosts over 40 new item’s - there (1 free kids meal Wednesday is something for every taste in your family! From 5 – 9pm the fresh cut Idaho potatoes perfectly fried, and All you can eat catfish $9.95 the hand breaded chicken fried steak, or our farm Friday raised catfish filets, and our famous juicy burgers, All day all you can eat we will feed you and feed you GOOD! catfish $9.95 Saturday To top it all off, with each meal purchase, you have 11am - 5pm Kids eat free free pinto beans, our famous chili beans, and Blue with adult entree purchase Bell ice cream.

(1 free kids meal per adult entree purchase) Sunday Bring your family on down for a visit! You won’t go All day all you can eat away hungry. We guarantee it! catfish $9.95

Welcome to your home away from home!

If you’re looking for the perfect place to have a great cup of coffee with friends or a hearty lunch made just the way you want it, our friendly associates will make you feel welcome.

Open from 6am to 2pm weekdays (2:30pm on weekends) The Egg & I offers gourmet coffee, 100% pure-squeezed orange juice and a variety of menu choices that you will enjoy time and time again. At lunch, you’ll find creative sandwiches, entree salads and hearty, homemade soups. And if you want break150 E 9th St. fast for lunch - no problem!

Tyler, TX 75701 (903)592-3447 A few favorites...

Hours: Crab Cake Benedict - Two English muffin halves topped with grilled crab Weekdays 6am - 2pm cakes, tomato slices, two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce.

Weekends 6am - 2:30pm Green Chili Chicken Hash - Diced grilled chicken mixed with hash potatoes, jalapenos, green peppers and onions. Topped with pork green chili, two eggs any style, mixed cheese, sour cream and guacamole. Served with a warm flour tortilla.

Chicken Apple Walnut Salad - Our chicken-apple-walnut salad on top of mixed salad greens and diced tomatoes.

Sprinkled with toasted walnuts. Served with a choice of dressing.

Come find your favorite - you will, we promise!

111 East Erwin Street Tyler, TX 75702 Phone: (903)526-0225 Hours: Tuesday through Thursday 11am to 10pm Friday 11am to Midnight Saturday 5pm to 1am

Your hosts, Alan and Kamla Utz, invite you to experience the ultimate in fine dining. Let yourself relax while stepping back in time within the walls of this renovated, classic 125 year old exposed brick and beam building.

At Jakes we serve the finest cuts of Certified Angus and American Kobe beef.

Enjoy our cold water Lobster Tails, famous Crab Cakes and fabulous fresh Blue Point Oysters.

In addition to our main menu, each week, a Culinary Extravaganza of Specialty Dishes is prepared, designed to satisfy the most discriminating palette.

Indulge yourself in our decadent desserts.

Visit our classic curved bar for an impressive selection of fine wines, martinis or your favorite cocktail.

Weekends offer live music.

Private dining / meeting room in the cellar with full audio visual equipment available.

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‘Much Ado About Nothing:’

Movies In Theaters

By Dustin Chase dustinchase@texasartfilm.com

Not Your Average, Ordinary Movie Production

Member, “Houston Film Critics Society;” Film Critic / Asst. Editor for “Texas Art & Film;” Film Critic, “The Daily News;” Entertainment Reporter, “Galveston.com;” and Film Critic, “The Island Guide”

Starring Alexis Denisof, Clark Gregg, Reed Diamons, Amy Acker

‘The Bling Ring:’

Grade C+

Did I miss a bunch of films where writer/director Joss Whedon did something extraordinary and unique to achieve the fan following and respect he seems to demand on whatever project he delivers? Sure, the former television series director was humble and nice when I interviewed him about “Cabin in the Woods,” which he co-wrote; and his fan base quadrupled after the success of “The Avengers,” only his second directed feature.

To his credit, Whedon is unpredictable with his projects like this black and white, modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” Maybe it’s because I haven’t seen anything bearing his name that I have liked yet, but this is his most creative work yet.

Beatrice (Acker) can’t stand the sight or sound of bearded Benedick (Denisof), but that is about to change when her uncle, Govenor Leonato (Gregg) hosts a gathering of friends for the victorious Don Pedro (Reed Diamond).

Pedro’s officer Claudio falls for the governor’s only daughter, Hero (Jillian Morgese), and a marriage

Mostly about the “What” and Very Little About the “Why’s” Starring Katie Chang, Emma Watson, Leslie Mann Grade C-

Academy Award nominated writer/director Sofia Coppola once again focuses on her favorite cinematic subject – spoiled rich teenagers. Coppola has never and will never make films for masses; she tells the stories she is interested in, and “The Bling Ring” is no different.

My problem with Coppola’s films is that she presents these semi-interesting characters in all too familiar worlds, but she is always so focused on trees that the audience never gets to see the forest.

However, if you are familiar with her films, you already know this and expect this from her style. If you haven’t seen her work then you will likely be scratching your head, wondering what the point is.

Spoiled doesn’t come close to describing a group of high school friends in Los Angeles who, in 2008, decided that breaking into their favorite celebrities’ homes was the cool thing to do.

They did it for a long time before getting caught too. They stole over three million dollars worth of clothes, jewelry and money. Katie (Chang) had already been in trouble before with illegal substances, and as the ring leader she decided which houses they would “shop” from.

Her best friend Marc (Broussard) would look up the addresses and drive the car.

Keys left under doormats (Paris Hilton), doors left unlocked (Lindsay Lohan), or just poor security systems allowed the out of control teenagers of Calabasas to make their fantasies come true.

What Coppola does quite well here is capture an accurate portrayal of Southern California’s privileged youth. Mann (“This is 40”) plays exactly the type of mother you are guaranteed to find in these homes: unaware and unapologetic.

In one of the film’s few scenes that explores the behavioral issues behind the teenagers motivations, we see Nicki (Watson) and her mother

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(Mann) fighting for a journalist’s attention to tell their story. The teenagers listen to music with lyrics “Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well” as they snort drugs and crash their parent’s cars with no repercussions.

Coppola spends all Zombies the film’s energy and time showcasing these Gone Bad teenagers breaking into Grade C+ house after house, taking Starring Brad Pitt things and living like rock stars. ​“World War Z” is One might think the based on Max Brook’s screenplay would explore novel and gained some the motivations as to bad press a few months why promising teenago when it was revealed agers would throw their that the ending had to be lives away - but maybe re-shot. While this might the real point is that be a summer action flick about zombies, it’s actually a film these criminals became banking on Oscar nominee Brad Pitt’s star power. We have famous for their actions, had zombie pictures for decades now, and very few offer not made examples of. something unique or different enough to make them better It would appear by than those old crusty classics that became classics without her heavy-handed focus bloated budgets. From the award winning “Monster’s Ball” on all the stealing that to “Quantum of Solace” and then back to “Machine Gun Coppola is fascinated Preacher,” director Marc Forster has had an interesting career by these criminals, as leading him to this zombie hunt. ​ she denies us the court ​Retired from his intense role with the UN, in order to room scene where they spend more time with his two daughters and wife, Gerry are sentenced or any of Lane (Pitt) is forced to aid what’s left of the government after the parents condemning a global contagion infects the population. There was a solitheir children for what tary e-mail referring to the outbreak as zombies and Lane they have done. must leave behind his family, now on a military ship in the Atlantic, to fly across the globe in search of the origin, clues Final Thought – on how to stop it or aid in protecting those who are left.

Coppola focuses Major cities have gone dark and communication is scarce; the entire film on the Lane will head out into the unknown with “what” and very little on the “why.”

‘World War Z:’

only a whiff of reliable intelligence. ​We are thrust into the action, which is on a quick course to have Pitt continent jumping, so quick that no one seems to be that upset about the devastation or half the world dying. When the Lane family first get in their car in Philadelphia the world is normal, but halfway through their traffic jam everything is changed.

Our second big sequence is the apartment building escape, which really plays it by the books, offering no greater suspense than any random zombie

flick you might select.

It becomes very clear that the only thing “World War Z” has going for it is Pitt, who doesn’t play the action hero as much as he does the calm solutions guy. South Korea to Jerusalem, the action sequences never reach the level the trailer or hype forecast. ​​​ ​While Steven Soderbergh’s “Contagion” wasn’t a horror genre film, it still had the type of intelligence “World War Z” severely lacks. This is more like See Pitt Run than anything else, and it fails at any emotional significance (the daughters are both equally annoying, which doesn’t help us have empathy). The confined moments that play more like Laura Dern sneaking through “Jurassic Park” (even the zombies sound like dino’s) provide more tension than the wild CGI. “World War Z” is probably the biggest budget zombie movie of all time, yet I felt enormously underwhelmed by every decision producer Pitt and director Forster made.

Final Thought – Underwhelming and lacking of rejuvenating zombie-movie material.

is to be arranged. Pedro’s ruthless brother John (Sean Maher) stages a pretty nasty scene to break up Claudio and Hero, which almost causes ruin on both sides of the isle.

I know some movie goers don’t want to know anything about a movie before they watch it, but after witnessing 40 people walk out of a “Much Ado About Nothing” screening, I wasn’t sure if they hated what they saw or didn’t realize what they were sitting down for in the first place. Either way, just by watching the trailer or glancing at the poster you know this isn’t a film for everyone.

Much of the comedy is in the set dressing and Whedon’s creativity with mixing Shakespeare into modern times.

The black and white and the Shakespearean dialogue are all that keep this from being a typical soap opera drama of love and romance.

The film’s ridiculous interrogation sequence was by far the highlight of the film, but perhaps also the most absurd. Sometimes I felt Whedon was both poking fun of Shakespeare and honoring him at the same time. The budget is extremely low (it was filmed at Whedon’s house) and it was shot in 12 days. It’s slow paced for sure, but then again it is Shakespeare, and after midway through the film you begin to find things you admire about the film and realize this is a passion project and an impressive exercise.

Final Thought – Only those with an appetite for Shakespeare will really enjoy this.

pulled together enough to qualify for the games, which consist of a sequence of contests in scaring.

Their performance will determine whether they will be able to remain in the scare school, and perhaps even in Monster University.

In choosing scaring as a concept, the writers (Robert L. Baird, Daniel Gerson, Dan Scanion) and director (Scanion) speak to a fundamental experience of childhood, and the way they use it in the picture will likely assuage many young viewers’ fears. They cleverly bring out many of the troublesome aspects of childhood—such as being an outcast, teasing, competition, and cheating—as a way of presenting a model for kids to use to cope with such things. Subtle messages are included about the importance of being studious, working hard, persisting in the face of adversity, and sometimes standing up to authority figures, while still showing the importance of emotional and social considerations. A basic theme in this fine production is the importance of friendship and working together—rather than narcissistically competing— to achieve major goals.

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Turbo (Nationwide) 3D/2D Friday, July 19th

The Conjuring (Nationwide)

Red 2 (Nationwide) R.I.P.D. (Nationwide) 3D/2D Girl Most Likely (Nationwide) Evidence (Limited) Under the Bed (Limited) Only God Forgives (Limited) Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp Grabbers (Limited) The Act of Killing (Limited) Ways to Live Forever (Limited)

Monday, July 22nd

Springsteen & I (Limited) Thursday, July 25th

Apartment 1303 3D Friday, July 26th

The Wolverine (Nationwide) The To-Do List (Nationwide) All the Boys Love Mandy Lane Frankenstein’s Army (Limited) Stranded (Limited) Breaking the Girls (Limited) Blackfish (Limited)

‘Monsters University:’

Fun for Kids of All Ages Grade A

Voices of Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Alfred Molina

This is a really fine animated feature for kids of all ages.

The characters are interestingly drawn and fun to look at, and there are scores of good messages throughout.

In the first Monsters film, “Monsters, Inc.,” we learned that monsters live in a city of their own called Monstropolis, which is barred to humans. The land is entered through children’s closets (the source of many kids’ fears). The monsters visit children’s bedrooms to make them scream, which is the source of energy for Monstropolis.

In the current film, the main character, Mike Wazowsky (Billy Crystal), is a small green Cyclops who is overjoyed to be going to Monsters University where he will major in scaring. As soon as he arrives, he runs into his old friend Sully (John Goodman), a blue yeti, and Mike has to remind him of their previous association. Sully is majoring in scaring as well, and comes from a family famous for such work. He is huge and can be intimidating, so his major makes sense. Being small and rather friendly, Mike does not appear to be well suited to the field, and is ridiculed by everyone, including Dean Hardscrabble (Helen Mirren). Mike and Sully are tested by the university and their peers in demonstrating their knowledge and abilities in scaring. Mike’s strengths are in hard work applied to knowledge acquisition and leadership; Sully is a natural, primarily because of his appearance, but he is not as motivated as Mike. When they want to join in on the Scare Games, they are told they must form a team.

This is no easy task because they are not very popular, and so end up with a nerdy group of really nice guys who live with one of their mothers.

They are known as the fraternity of Oozma Kappa (OK).

Always persistent and optimistic, Mike begins to train the OKs, although it is clear that he and Sully are so competitive with one another they may sabotage their own efforts. They do get things

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Movies dvd & on demand ‘42:’

‘Stoker:’

Full of A Lot of Holes

Not Just Good, Oscar Good!

Grade C-

Starring Mia Wasikowska, Matthew Goode, Nicole Kidman

Starring Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Lucas Black Grade: B+

Oh no, not another baseball movie! That’s what I thought too, but “42,” based on the incredible beginnings of Jackie Robinson, is a must-see film for everyone of any age. I knew little to nothing about the first African American Major League Baseball player, but the producers of “Ray” have delivered another emotionally touching film that not only enlightens us with history, but is just good for the soul. If you still need more reason to see it, Harrison Ford delivers probably his best performance in 20 years. It’s not just good; this is an Oscar-worthy supporting performance that has Ford playing a character I’ve never seen him play.

“Dollars aren’t black and white; they are green,” Branch Rickey (Ford), a rich executive in Major League Baseball, says when presenting his case for introducing the first African American into baseball. Jackie Robinson (Boseman) is the man who has to suffer and endure to change the way America views the game. Jackie does not think of himself as a hero, but reporter Wendell Smith (Andre Holland) reminds him that there are little boys everywhere who now can have a dream of playing in the Major Leagues. Jackie and his wife Rachel (Nicole Beharie) must pray and bite their lips in order for Jackie to prove that not only is he a magnificent ball player, he is a wonderful human being.

We have seen politics play out in sports films before; it’s quite often what’s going on off the diamond, floor, or field that makes the best stories. It should come as no surprise that there are few moments of actual game playing in this film directed by Brian Helgeland (“A Knights Tale”).

Instead, there is far more on the struggles of Robinson and the determination of a man who loves baseball enough to change it for everyone. The script is quite smart in using many Bible references and quotes to get a strong point across, without preaching or condemning.

Ford’s grumpy and steadfast Rickey has the best zingers and one-liners in the film.

It has really been a long while since anyone can claim 70 yearold Harrison Ford has given a great performance. His work has always been geared towards pleasing mainstream audiences and he has only been nominated for an Oscar once in his career, for “Witness” in 1985.

In his “you let me love baseball again” speech, Ford does what Robert DeNiro did last year in “Silver Linings Playbook,” reminding us of why we love his work.

The editing of “42” is extremely smart and rises above where most sports films fail. Every ten minutes the story refers back to Rickey, who provides us with much of the comedy and the pushforward that the film and Jackie rely on. There is, however, a

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tear-inducing moment between numbers 1 and 42 on second base that really sums up the entire reason for this film being one of 2013’s must-see movies.

Final Thought – Our first Oscar potential film of 2013.

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Here is a great example of a talented filmmaker showcasing some of his inventive production and cinematic skills in a story that is so preposterous and full of holes that it’s like oil and water when put together.

Acclaimed director Chan-wook Park (“Oldboy”) and actor turned writer Wentworth Miller (“Grade C-Prison Break”) deliver a story that begins like a creepy Hitchcockian suspense thriller, but then transforms into a complete mess with no understanding of reality or character development. “We are not responsible for what we come to be,” says our lead character; however, someone certainly must be held responsible for this incomplete film. ​We meet 18-year-old India Stoker (Wasikowska) on her birthday, when what should have been an exciting day turns tragic when her father dies in a car accident. India and her mother Evelyn (Kidman) have never been very close and now they are driven even further apart by the appearance of Charles (Goode), India’s uncle whom she learns about for the first time at the funeral. Charles flirts with Evelyn, who sees him as the long forgotten, handsome and exciting man her husband was, yet Charles lurks after India, watching her every move. “Sometimes you need to do something bad to keep you from doing something worse.” ​If you have seen “Hanna,” the film starring Saoirse Ronan playing a young female killing machine, you will find “Stoker” to be far too similar in plot and design. Wasikowska has emerged (much like Ronan) as one of the extremely talented young international actresses. However, here she seems to be doing her best Christina Ricci impersonation. “Stoker” pretends at the onset to be a film about mystery, clues and symbolism when all it really wants to do is deliver exquisite scene transitions like the one where India is combing her mother’s beautiful red hair that turns into swaying trees in a forest. Park is borrowing from Tarantino’s “Django Unchained,” but instead of blood stained cotton we have fields of flowers. ​We are invited inside this world that doesn’t seem to function in reality: people go missing without any suspicion, corpses are discovered in freezers but never spoken about, car crashes are not explained or investigated and people who claim they loved a deceased family member don’t seem to mourn.

Furthermore, our lead character, India, changes personality traits in every act without revealing motives or commenting on her actions. All the symbolism and mystery is for naught because “Stoker” is more interested in what we are seeing than why we are seeing it.

Final Thought – Chooses style over substance.

‘Bullet to the Head:’

If You’ve Seen Any Stallone Movie, You’ve Seen This One Already Grade C-

Starring Sylvester Stallone, Sung Kang, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater

Apparently, Nicholas Cage was unavailable to make the latest cheap, cheesy, predictable action flick coming out of Louisiana.

In his continuing attempt to resurrect his film career, 66 year old Sylvester Stallone, in between planning the next “Expendables” movie, turns in a movie I’m sure he has made ten times previously (“Avenging Angelo,” “Get Carter,” “Eye See You,” etc). If a movie is set in New Orleans or Baton Rouge with an action star, automatically you have corruption, drugs, and a big body count (this one is over 35). “Bullet to the Head” is actually based on a graphic novel, but it might as well be based on every cliché in Stallone’s film career.

James Bonomo (Stalone) and his partner are set up on a hit they are hired to do; James’s partner doesn’t survive and the retribution begins. An honest DC detective is sent down to New Orleans to investigate the recent murders and ends up teaming up with criminal James when he discovers the corruption has infiltrated the police department. When they are not pointing their weapons at each other, James and Detective Kwon (Kang) start climbing the ladder to see how who is behind the killing and the set up. Once in possession of a hard drive that contains names of high political figures, the unlikely duo have to trust each other to survive.

“Either we do it my way, or we don’t do it at all,” Bonomo says as only Stallone could gruffly murmur. “Bullet to the Head” is a melting pot of “Rush Hour,” “Gran Torino” and “Lethal Weapon.” Bonomo makes all the stereotypical Asian jokes, while Kang provides an admirable stopping ground for the mindless comedy. It’s actually Kang (“Fast & Furious”) that gives the movie it’s only footing. If you are a fan of Stallone, and I can’t imagine anyone watching this for any other reason, then you already know what you want to get out of this.

If you look at actors like Clint Eastwood, Bill Murray, even Mickey Rourke, they have all found new facets of their careers to keep them relevant. The most amusing element of “The Expendables” is that all those has-been 90’s actors by inclusion are admitting their irrelevancy (and by doing so becoming relevant again, which is ironic), but Stallone appears to have taken that success as a sign to make more movies like those that made him irrelevant in the first place.

Bonomo’s arrogance was a bit over the top as a character trait, combined with zero suspense, which is generally the key ingredient for an action film, makes this not something you watch, but rather force yourself to endure.

Final Thought – If you’ve seen one Stallone film, you have seen them all.

Liberty Hall Movie Schedule...

Liberty Hall, located in downtown Tyler, offers entertainment through film, theater, comedy and music. There is not a bad seat in the house! With only 315 to choose from. Liberty Hall is a very intimate setting for live music, theater, comedy and movies. Most movies are $5! Upcoming are: July 6th at 3pm.....................................“The Goonies” August 1st at 7pm................................“Paths of Glory” (1957) August 3rd at 3pm..............................“Harvey” (1950) August 8th at 7pm...............................“Spartacus” (1960) August 15th at 7pm.............................“Dr. Strangelove” (1964) August 22nd at 7pm...........................“A Clockwork Orange” (1971) August 29th at 7pm.............................“Full Metal Jacket” (1987) September 5th at 7pm........................“Rear Window” September 13th at 7pm......................“Friday the 13th I & II”

Open Rifle Walk:

Festivals

Asserting our Right to Life, Liberty and Property

People from all over East Texas will gather together to celebrate our Independence and the men who spilled their blood so that the rights endowed to us by our Creator might be recognized by the whole world.

In the spirit of our forefathers everyone will walk together as free, armed men asserting our right to Life, Liberty and Property.

Bring your rifle and your family to downtown Tyler on July 4th as we celebrate together.

This is an open rifle carry only, which is legal without permit under Texas law. Remember safety first, and so that it is clear that this is a peaceful, celebratory march, please carry your rifle slung on your back with muzzle down.

Local law enforcement authorities will be present for the march which begins at 9:45am downtown.

This is open to anyone who wants to support the cause.

There are lots of things going on for the 4th of July celebration. These are just a few:

Tyler Jaycees 48th Annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza

The Tyler Jaycees Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza will be Thursday, July 4th.

Entertainment will include games, music, patriotic photo-ops, kids sing-along karaoke, and special musical performances. Concessions food and patriotic goodies will also be available for purchase.

This is fun! Bring the entire family out to enjoy the fireworks and entertainment.

Fireworks will begin at dark at approximately 9pm or shortly after.

Gates open at 4pm. Lindsey Park is located at 12557 Spur 364 West, Tyler, 2 miles off Loop 323 on Spur 364.

(Lindsey Park is also known as Tyler Sports Complex on Google maps). For more info, www.tylerjaycees.org.

No alcohol is allowed in the park and please, only bring cans, no glass bottles of any kind are allowed.

Monday, July 1st - “I Love America” Patriotic Message and Service will be Monday, July 1st at 7pm at Green Acres Baptist Church, 1607 Troup Hwy, Tyler. Pastor David O. Dykes will speak and the ‘East Texas Men in Harmony’ will perform as well as the Green Acres Baptist Church Celebration Choir and Orchestra. For more info, call (903)525-1100, www.gabc.org.

Admission is free, come early, this is usually a very crowded event.

Patriotic Concert by Tyler Civic Chorale:

Grand Opening of Family of Faith Children and Youth Playground:

4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Show

Gone are the days when mom and dad would take kids to the park - where they would sit and watch as their youthful faces glowed while sliding on the sliding board; sailing through the air with the goal to reach the clouds as they were swinging on the swing set; anticipating in fear someone jumping off of the other side of the sea-saw and laugh as they plopped to the hard ground; and last, but most significant, becoming almost faint on the merry-goround as it went around, and around and around.

Those were really the days when kids had fun. A child’s life today is filled with video games, Blu-ray movies and satellite television on flat screens in 4D, MP3 players, iPads, and cell phones. How did we allow our children to lose the joy of their youth in childhood play?

Well, no more. Family of Faith Christian Church is “Bringing Back the Good Ole’ Days of Dad, Mom and the Kids at the Playground.”

Respectfully known by its members as “The Faith,” or “FFCC,” Family of Family of Faith Christian Church is hosting its grand opening of the children and youth playground, with a 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Show. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on July 4th, at 8pm. The fireworks show will begin at 10pm.

Activities will include food, games, bounce houses, basketball and volleyball tournaments, music, all new playground equipment, and a host of other activities.

Continuing along the strategic plan of their vision, The Faith endeavors toward efforts that focus on empowering “family” or any component therein.

The ministry’s most recent effort entailed a partnership with KYTX CBS 19 for a children’s shoe drive campaign, “Shoes for Orphan Souls.” The movement was a huge success, distributing shoes to children around the world.

Its newest effort, Family of Faith Play Center, is designed to offer parents confidence and peace of mind, knowing that their children are in a safe environment and enjoying a productive activity. In addition, the kids themselves, ages two years to 18 years, take pleasure being in an environment with physical activities and sports, surrounded by other kids, and they understand there is a zero tolerance for bullying or unacceptable behavior, which gives them a sense of protection.

“Playtime is not only for children.

We all have the heart of a child by which recreation is just not by word but a very important component for living. Without the proper time away from the gridlock of life, one can easily experience burn-out and become ineffective in the workplace and life in general. “Bringing Back the

Good Ole’ Days,” will strengthen relations in four major areas: family relationship, casual relationship, friendship or business relationship,” states Gregory O. Littlefield, Senior Pastor.

The church is looking to expand the playground, by adding arts and education for youth, in addition to the recreation areas. Interested parties that would like to become a sponsor are encouraged to contact the church.

For more information, please feel free to call (903)592-3340.

The annual patriotic concert by Tyler Civic Chorale and guest choristers from church choirs in Tyler, will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Thursday, July 4th starting at 3:30pm.

Audience participation is encouraged by inviting everyone to join in singing hymns of the armed services when veterans of each service branch will be honored as they stand to be recognized.

Guest organist Brett Valiant of First United Methodist Church, Wichita, Kansas, will help host this patriotic event.

Doors open 3:30pm.

July 4th Celebrations at Texas State Railroad Rusk Depot

Enjoy a unique July 4th with the whole family by celebrating at the Texas State Railroad.

A reception will be held at the Rusk Depot at 7pm before departing at 7:30pm.

On board the train, guests will delight in a BBQ dinner consisting of sliced beef, sausage, pinto beans, potato salad, coleslaw, bread and peach or pecan cobbler for dessert.

Upon return to the depot the excitement continues with fireworks over the beautiful lake.

Texas State Railroad Rusk Depot is at Park Road 76 in Rusk, (903)683-3093.

Tickets, which are $35-$60 each, must be purchased in advance. Purchase online at www.texasstaterr.com.

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Christian ‘Big Daddy Weave’ with ‘Remedy Drive:’ A Great Christian Music Concert is Set for Caldwell Auditorium

When: July 26th, 7:30pm, doors open at 6pm Where: Caldwell Auditorium, Tyler Tickets: www.itickets.com/events/301601.html

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Truly compelling music makes the personal universal. Few artists have done that more consistently or more movingly than ‘Big Daddy Weave.’ Through more than a decade of hits like “In Christ,” “Audience of One,” “You’re Worthy Of My Praise,” “Every Time I Breathe,” “What Life Would Be Like,” and “You Found Me,” they have shared the journey in a way that has won the ongoing respect of fans, press and industry alike. Their musical journey began with a Dove Award nomination as New Artist of the Year in 2002, and includes a 2010 Dove Award for the album “Christ Has Come.” They have been honored at ASCAP’s Christian Music Awards, were chosen for the WOW Hits compilations in five of the last six years and are one of the 10 most played artists on Christian radio over the past decade.

Most recently, they hit the top of the Christian AC chart - the fourth time they’ve done so with “Love Come To Life,” a song about the desire to have the love that Christ puts in our hearts be more than words that we say, but a love that comes to life in actions. A song filled with passion and intimacy, and with the musical hooks and majestic sound that have marked so much of their work, it is the perfect introduction to “Love Come To Life,” their first studio album in more than three years.

“Love Come To Life” demonstrates once again the passion and energy that have made ‘Big Daddy Weave’ one of Christian music’s most compelling acts for nearly a dozen years. True to form, the project teems with real life and emotion from longing and struggle to breakthrough and gratitude - with front man Mike Weaver’s forthright songwriting and intimate and unmistakable vocals, backed by powerful arrangements and stellar musicianship. It derives its power from the fact that life and music intertwine so fully.

“We’ve faced a lot of personal challenges and adversity during the past couple of years,” says Mike. “Coming to the other side of that leaves us with fresh things to share and in a place where we can share even more deeply than ever before.”

Those challenges - from the fatigue faced at times by musicians who spend much of their time on the road, to a devastating fire that swept through guitarist/producer Jeremy Redmon’s house and studio, and health issues faced by some band members - produced a record that reflects two sides of the Christian life.

“You’ve got the ones I term the belly-achers,” says Mike with a laugh. “Those are the hurting songs, which are way outnumbered by what came after that, the songs that say, ‘We can’t wait to worship God because we see even in tragedy, God, You are triumphant.’ ” The bridge between the two was a spiritual breakthrough Mike felt about a year into the process of writing for the project.

“I was really at a low point,” he says, “struggling with my imperfections. I was in my garage, my man cave where I work out. I felt like God said to my spirit, ‘Why don’t you let me tell you what I think about you and what I like about you?’ He started with, ‘I love your heart for people,’ and went from there. I was like a broken heap on the floor of my garage. The things he was talking about are not future tense things, like a lot of people think ‘If I could get to this point and look like this and achieve that I would be all right.’ He has this ‘I love who you are right now’ mentality.

‘I accept you right now. You need to accept you right now.’ At that point, I couldn’t write from that

relocation to Nashville. The fact that the move led to Mike’s marriage to a “Fervent” staffer still leaves him shaking his head.

“Even in the bad times, he’s working it out,” he says with a laugh.

The band has always kept a busy touring schedule and in fact often recorded parts of their early albums in hotel rooms, “literally using the turned-up mattress and box springs as sound baffles to record vocals,” Mike says. The fact that those records touched lives and earned chart success is evident in their recent hits package, “The Ultimate Collection.”

“That was some closure in a way,” says Mike.

“We are thankful for those years, but in as much as we’re seeing the things God has done, we are very full of vision for the future and in so many ways it just feels brand new to us right now.”

Which is something reflected as the band hits the road with songs from “Love Come To Life.”

“We can go forward united as a band,” says Jay. “We had been struggling to find balance as family men, touring musicians, and people following the Lord. But the Lord has given us healing and blessed us with being able to find the balance in him. It’s been amazing to see God do that in us.”

“We are excited about the album,” adds Joe, “and I think fans are going to love it. It’s an opportunity to point to something way bigger than the band, to the body of believers working together, bringing glory to the Lord. I tell pastors that ‘Big Daddy Weave’ is the best church I’ve ever been a part of. When they raise their eyebrows, I say, ‘Yeah, I spend more time in fellowship with these guys than any church members spend together.

This is the church of the 45-foot bus going down whatever road it is today. It’s the fellowship of my Christian brothers.”

“This is as much a real family as anything else,” says Mike. “The work that God has done in our band makes it all new again because of our sense hurting place anymore. I thought, ‘I’ve got to wor- of purpose, not just to make music but to be used ship now.’ ” of God. And that’s the bottom line - what God The result is that songs like the title track and wants us to do with this.”

“Save My Life,” a song Mike describes as “gut‘Big Daddy Weave’ is Mike (Songwriter/Lead level honesty,” give way to others like “Magnificent Vocals/Guitar); Jeff (Drums); Jay (Bass/Vocals); God,” whose spirit of worship is set amid a sound Joe (Saxophone/Keyboards); and Jeremy (Guitars/ both intimate and majestic; “Jesus Move,” a pasVocals). sionate call for Jesus’ power to flow into believers Opening for ‘Big Daddy Weave’ is Remedy written with Phil Wickham; “Different Light,” a Drive,’ ‘City Harbor and ‘Luminate.’ rocker that celebrates the way faith rewrites even the most troubled past; and “If You Died Tonight,” Events a tenderly insistent request to a friend to consider Monday, July 1st - “I Love America” Patriotic ultimate truths.

Message and Service will be Monday, July 1st at “This is a record that’s a lot more transparent,” 7pm at Green Acres Baptist Church, 1607 Troup says drummer Jeff Jones. “It’s one that all of us Hwy, Tyler. Pastor David O. Dykes will speak and are super excited about. We can give it to people the ‘East Texas Men in Harmony’ will perform as and say, ‘This is what God has been doing in our well as the Green Acres Baptist Church Celebration Choir and Orchestra. For more info, call lives.’ ” In fact, the band’s own breakthrough, born of (903)525-1100, www.gabc.org. Admission is free, a renewed emphasis on personal ministry at their come early, this is usually a very crowded event. concerts, is part in the record’s feel.

Saturday, July 13th - Ultimate Connections “God has a plan with all of this stuff,” says “Healing The Hurting” 1st Annual Girl Talk Jeremy, “and maybe it took that extra time and our Conference will start at 5pm at the Courtyard by journey as a band to really bring these songs to life. Marriott Tyler, featuring Evangelist Devora White, There have been big changes over the last couple Devora White’s Ministries. Doors will open at of tours as we’ve allowed more time for ministry. 4:45pm with Special Guest Ms. Shanelle Jackson, It’s been a season of growth and change for all of “Sweating In The Spirit” speaking. Girl Talk will us, and the fact that Mike was able to write with begin promptly at 6pm. Registration fee is $20, worship leaders like Phil, Carl Cartee and Paul which includes a conference t-shirt.

Baloche really helped bring all of that into focus Friday, August 9th - “Girls That Rock” will be for the record.” held at 6pm at the Cedars of Lebanon Tyler. This As always, Jeremy’s production is key in is a night to be inspired, uplifted, and informed for bringing the songs to life.

“We approached each song with a question,” he girls ages 11 and older. There will be live perforsays. “’Where can we take this that will make this mances, musical artists, motivational speakers, sonically a new experience, something we haven’t fashion models, poets and more. Girls and their done before.’ And I hope the way we did that will moms are encourage to join in this fun night.

Tickets are $25 and include a t-shirt; $15 without open up new ears to our music.” the shirt, girlsthatrock-zvents.eventbrite.com.

That meeting of life and music has been part and parcel of ‘Big Daddy Weave’s’ appeal since their days. Formed at the University of Mobile, the quintet - Mike, his brother Jay, who plays bass, EGuide Magazine will list any event in East Jeremy, Jeff, and keyboardist/saxophonist Joe Texas for free. To be included, send us your Shirk - released an independent album in 2001 info, photos and contact info to: and then landed a deal with Fervent Records, their label home ever since. “One and Only,” the title track from their first “Fervent” album, debuted in SoundScan’s Christian Top 5 and remained in the Top 20 for six weeks. “In Christ,” peaked at #2, stayed for 24 weeks on R&R’s AC chart, earned a The Entertainment Magazine for East Texas spot on the Dove Hits album, and became one of EGuideMagazine@gmail.com ASCAP’s most-performed songs of 2002 - a milePO Box 130133 Like us on stone also achieved by “Audience of One” in 2003.

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Music Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Q: Funky with a Side of Cool

Written by Chase Colston Photography by Matthew Hogan Photography and Robert J. Lerma

Nick Pencis remembers the exact moment.

It was Friday, June 3rd, 2013, probably a little past 10pm. Josh Weathers was on stage at Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Q on South Beckham Ave. in Tyler, performing his soul-melting cover of Stevie Wonder’s hit song, “Uptight.” The place was packed with a smiling and joyous crowd. Everybody was feeling the energy and the infectious groove of Josh and his band and the crowd circled in tightly around the stage. The moment was palpable.

That’s when Nick and his wife, Jen, made eye contact with each other. They smiled, and then both mouthed the same simple phrase to each other: “We did it.”

It was then that Nick and Jen Pencis finally let it hit home they owned more than a celebrated barbecue joint; Stanley’s was now a bona fide music venue. A restaurant more than 50 years in business had entered into a new era.

Music at Stanley’s, especially on June 3rd, was nothing new. Stanley’s has been a great place to see live music in Tyler on the weekends for years. But something was different on June 3rd. A longtime dream – and, according to Nick, an even crazier process – had seen its fulfillment.

“It’s all just been a blur. This whole year until now has been a blur,” Nick said, smiling in his home’s kitchen.

The process to expand and host more music began more than three years ago, but when Jen became pregnant with their second child, Loye, in 2010, Stanley’s took a lengthy hiatus from holding concerts on the weekends.

It was during this break the Pencises decided that for Stanley’s to become a consistent live music

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wide open. I don’t think we are competing with any other venue because we are bringing shows here that are unique to this area. We just want to make our atmosphere succeed at being a place that’s fun to be at with your friends and family.

Good food, good music and good times.”

As for the music, Nick and Jen bring in bands they like. Their goal is to bring unique sounds that are perfect for any music fan in Tyler and East Texas. One Friday night you might find Texas southern rockers ‘Uncle Lucius’ from Austin; the next, funk/reggae masters ‘The Effinays’ from Dallas; and the next, psychedelic masters ‘Spoonfed Tribe.’

After all, Nick is a musician. He spent years traveling with different bands, even at one point playing drums for East Texas native Kacey Musgraves, now a rising country star, before returning home to Tyler to work at (and eventually take ownership of) Stanley’s.

But even the music comes with a new set of challenges “It’s hard for a band to come to a town they’ve never played in before, and it’s hard for people to come see a band most of them have never heard of before, but that’s what we’re doing every Friday On January 4th of this year, ‘The Greynight. Tyler’s small enough to where you can’t be hounds’ took the stage at Stanley’s for the first a one-genre venue, so we want to spread the love Friday night show under the new covered around when it comes to the type of music we patio. And ‘The Greyhounds’ just happened to bring in,” Nick said. “There comes a time when be Nick’s former band, with whom he played you earn everybody’s trust and respect about the drums for and toured with for years. music you’re putting out there, and I like to think “Being open for dinner really opened the that’s what we’re doing.” avenue for having consistent live music yearAnd there are no plans to slow down anytime round. The feedback from the bands we’re soon. Stanley’s now has a newly installed house PA getting is that they’re telling each other that system, so bands no longer have to bring their own Stanley’s is a great place to eat barbecue and sound equipment. Installing state-of-the-art stage venue, the process needed to start at its core: also to play a great show in front of great crowds,” lighting is next. expand the barbecue offerings. After being open Nick said.

As for the bands, it’s still full speed ahead. In for just breakfast and lunch for decades, the resStanley’s has risen to the pinnacle of barbecue the coming weeks Stanley’s will host Austin greats taurant needed to open and serve at night before in East Texas during an explosion of ’cue popularity ‘T-Bird and the Breaks,’ local blues-rocker Tyler consistent music could ever be included into the around the state. Most of the state’s best joints rest ‘Lenius,’ singer ‘Luke Wade’ and a double bill of equation, Nick explained. in Austin and much of Central Texas — but the guitar greats with Chris Watson and Eric George, “We were getting momentum from the Texas pecan-smoked meats, the pork ribs, the salt- and among others. And incorporating so much music Monthly BBQ Festivals in 2010 and 2011 (when pepper-rubbed brisket (that is leaps and bounds into Stanley’s has inspired Nick to get back into Stanley’s won “Best Pork Ribs in Texas”), so we better than it was just a couple years ago), and the music. ‘The Big Funky Cloud,’ Nick’s new band decided we needed to strike while the iron was hot new, food coma-inducing beef ribs — have Stanand do this thing,” Nick said. “People were always ley’s in the Texas Monthly top 50 barbecue restau- affectionately named after a scene in a kid’s TV show, will soon start making regular appearances wanting to come see us at night, but we were rants in 2008 and 2013 (the list is done every five at Stanley’s, with the owner behind the drum kit. closed. Yeah, lunch was great and we were susyears).

“We’re never going to stop trying to make Stantaining, but I felt like we needed to push through.”

And while Stanley’s does the same as any pre- ley’s better, whether it’s the food or the live music So, expansions started. The patio was expanded mier barbecue joint — put out tasty smoked meats — whatever affects the overall experience,” Nick and covered. A full bar was added. Stanley’s went on a daily basis — it’s the music aspect that sets said.

“We’re going to continue to work to make it from eight employees to 31.

Stanley’s apart from practically every other barbetter however we can.”

For barbecue lovers in Tyler, East Texas and becue joint in the state.

Catch live music every Wednesday, Thursday, beyond, one of the state’s best barbecue restaurants It’s … “funky,” Nick calls it. and Friday night. To find out more about now served dinner.

And funky is a good thing to have in Tyler. upcoming shows, please visit Stanley’s website at For the music lovers who attended the BYOB “Obviously we want to maintain that we are a www.stanleysfamous.com or the Events Page on shows on a smaller patio in the sweltering summer barbecue joint, and we hold ourselves to very high Facebook.com/stanleysfamous. heat, there was now a new Stanley’s to take in a standards,” Nick said. “At the same time we still Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Q is located at killer concert. want to conquer some of this other stuff. Tyler is 525 S. Beckham St., (903)593-0311.

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Saturday, July 20th @ Dicks Cajun Grill, (903)894-3080

SATISFIED DRIVE

‘Satisfied Drive’ is a rock and roll band based out of Livingston, Texas. Formed in 2007 by Don May, Brandon Fowler, and Mark Vaughn, ‘Satisfied Drive’ set out to put an edgier spin on the music of some of the greatest Classic Rock and Blues bands of all time.

‘Satisfied Drive’ is Classic Rock with a Modern Drive! “Sign of the Times” is the second release from ‘Satisfied Drive’ containing some of their best work to date.

Thursday, July 4th @ Fresh, (903)747-3503

‘King Richard’ is part of a long line of Texas roots-music eclectics and is among the elite few who can be identified as a triple threat. An ace guitarist, as well as a distinctive singer, and songwriter, his music blends Boogie, Blues, Bar Room Rock and Roll, Blue-Eyed Soul, Delta Blues, Road House Rock, and Southern Soul.

Saturday, July 27th @ XLN, (903)535-7956

‘315 South’ is a classic country/southern rock-blues band that has spawned off of Highway 315 that runs along the side of Lake Palestine through Chandler, Texas. The band is made up of various musical influences that have intermixed to put their own touch to many cover tunes as well as some original songs.

Thursday, July 25th @ Liberty Hall, (903)595-7274

‘Reckless Kelly’ needs absolutely no introduction. After 15 years in the business the release of their latest album and 9th overall, “Good Luck & True Love,” sees them return to the form that catapulted them to success. Known for their blending of rock and country, they have always put together collections of very strong songs and this album is more of the same from ‘Reckless Kelly,’ but the difference this time around is that they are on their own label allowing them that much more freedom to expand on what they already do great.

Friday, July 5th @ Lago Del Pino, (903)561-5246

The Bigsby’s

‘The Bigsbys’ play original roots rock music. It’s muddy and blue with a soul-filled center. Gritty, yet easy on the ears...this music is more of a feeling than a product.

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By July 17th - East Texas All Star Jam Auditions - Liberty Hall is currently looking for bands who would be interested in playing in an event at Liberty Hall. Submissions are accepted thru July 17th. The winner will get a spot in the upcoming “East Texas All Star Jam” on September 7th. Send three song recording with video of performance to apayne@tylertexas.com.

Thursday, July 25th - Taylor Heard will open for “Reckless Kelly” at Liberty Hall at 8pm. Get your tickets at LibertyTyler.com. Liberty Hall is located at 103 E. Erwin in downtown Tyler. For info call (903)595-7274.

Fridays-Saturdays, July 19th-20th, July 26th27th - Loesser and More will be presented at APEX Theatre 20 @ Potter Place, 719 W. Front St., starting at 7:30pm nightly. This will be a cabaret musical revue of songs from Broadway and film with emphasis on music of Frank Loesser.

Every Tuesday - Nashville Songwriter’s Association meets every Tuesday at Brady’s Coffee Shop, 309 W. Rusk St., Tyler. This provides education and info to all levels of songwriters, to better hone their song writing craft. You can call (713)628-5625 for more info.

Every Sunday - East Texas Steel Guitar Association will meet every Sunday at 911 Sybil Lane. The Woodmen of the World features Joan Cox and Henry Matthews. Call (903)360-1111 for info. Please RSVP. Friday, August 9th - “Girls That Rock” will be held at 6pm at the Cedars of Lebanon Tyler.

This is a night to be inspired, uplifted, and informed for girls ages 11 and older. There will be live performances, musical artists, motivational speakers, fashion models, poets and more. Girls and their moms are encourage to join in this fun night. Tickets are $25 and include a t-shirt; $15 without the shirt and be purchased at girlsthatrock-zvents.eventbrite.com.

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Downtown Tyler • 103 E. Erwin • Tyler, Texas 75702

2013 Summer Calendar of Events July 6 at 3 p.m.

 The Goonies

July 25 at 8 p.m.

 Reckless Kelly

August 1 at 7 p.m.

 Paths of Glory (1957) August 2 at 8 p.m.

 Bob Schneider

August 3 at 3 p.m.

 Harvey (1950)

august 8 at 7 p.m.

 Spartacus (1960)

august 15 at 7 p.m.

 Dr. Strangelove (1964) August 17 at 8 p.m.

 Rock, Paper, Scissors Battle of the Bands august 22 at 7 p.m.

 A Clockwork Orange (1971) august 29 at 7 p.m.

 Full Metal Jacket (1987) september 5 at 7 p.m.

 Rear Window

September 7 at 8 p.m.

 East Texas All Star Showcase september 12 at 7 p.m.

 Vertigo

september 13 at 7 p.m.

 Friday the 13th part I & II September 14 at 3 p.m.

 The Sandlot

september 19 at 7 p.m.

 Rebecca

September 25-28

 Downtown Tyler Film Festival

For ticket go to LibertyTyler.com.

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Thursday, July 11th

Click’s Live – The Foundation, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Patrick James Freden, 7-11 Half Moon – DJ LL, 8-12 Iron Horse – Karaoke with Gary, 8-12 The Keys – Todd Rinlee, 7-11 Lago Del Pino – Jody Jones, 7-11 Potpourri House – Bobby & Kent, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 Stanley’s – Open Blues Jam, 9-12

Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Cork – Open Mic Night, 9-12 Coach’s & Cowboys – Jason Cassidy, 7pm Fat Catz – Karaoke 6-10 The Keys – Todd Rinlee, 7-11 Lago Del Pino – Open Mic, 9-12 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Jonny & The Friday, July, 12th Night Crawlers, 8-11 Click’s Live – Wanted Fangs, Lucas For Sheriff, Stanley’s - Mike & Natalie, 7-10 8-12 Cork – Jody Jones, 9-12 Thursday, July 4th Dick’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Dick’s – Todd Freeman & Bullet Proof, 9-1 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Logan K. Strong, Fresh – King Richard & The Bayou Boys 6-9 7-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Jimmy Bailey, 7-11 Fresh – Jazz Connection, 6-9 Half Moon – DJ Rufus, 8-12 Iron Horse – Frio River Band, 8-12 Iron Horse – Karaoke with Gary, 8-12 K E Cellars – Todd Rinlee, 6-10 The Keys – Todd Rinlee, 7-11 Lago Del Pino – Clay Thrash, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Swagger, 7-11 Mario’s – Live Jazz Potpourri House – Bobby & Kent 6:30-9 Potpourri House – Bobby & Kent 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Open Mic 6-9 Purple Pig - live acoustic music; 6-9 Stanley’s – Open Mic Blues Jam, 9-12 The Rack – Wes Hendrix & Ben Lowery; 6-9 Summerfield’s – Lynn Groom Ricks – Good Question, 8-12 Tyler Civic – Chorale’s Patriotic concert Stanley’s – The Magills, 9-12 Friday, July 5th Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Back Porch – Darrin Morris Band, 8-12 Saturday, July 13th Cork – DJ Mike, 9-12 Breakers – Bongo & The Point, 8-11 Coyote Sam’s – Todd Rinlee, 7-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace 3-6; Dick’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Mike Acoustic, 7-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Jimmy Bailey, 7-11 Half Moon – Chad McBride & The Drifters Fresh – Mike & Natalie 6-10 Iron Horse – Richard Stewart Band, 8-12 Half Moon – Something Blue, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – LC Rocks, 9-12 Iron Horse – Shine Box, 8-12 Mario’s – Live Jazz K E Cellars – Dustin Becker 6-9 Shoguns – Live Band, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – The Bigsbys, 8-12 XLN – Dazed Llive, 9-1 Mario’s – Live Jazz 6-9 Where’s Rufus – DJ Rufus, 8-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Kent 6:30-9 Yamato – Karaoke, 9-1 The Rack – Shane Hilton 6-9 Ricks – Empire6, 8-12 Sunday, July 14th Stanley’s – Chris Watson & Eric George, 9-12 Coaches & Cowboys – DJ Brain Pool Party, 12-5 Summerfield’s – Lynn Groom Tuesday, July 16th Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Iron Horse – Ronnie Higgins Karaoke, 8-12 Saturday, July 6th The Keys – Todd Rinlee, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ JB, 8-12 Breakers – The Tuxedo Cats, 8-11 Dick’s – Chris Wayne Band, 9-1 Wednesday, July 17th The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace 3-6, Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 The Clark’s, 7-11 Cork – Open Mic Night, 9-12 Fresh – Locked & Loaded, 6-9 Fat Catz – Karaoke, 6-10 Half Moon – DJ Rufus, 9-1 The Keys – Todd Rinlee, 7-11 Iron Horse – Ali Venable, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Open Mic, 9-12 K E Cellars – Mental Custody, 6-9 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Jonny & The Lago Del Pino – Swagger, 9-1 Night Crawlers, 8-11 Mario’s – Live Jazz Stanley’s - Mike & Natalie, 7-10 Shoguns – Live Music, 9-1 Thursday, July 18th Summerfield’s – Lynn Groom The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Wesley Pruitt, 7-11 XLN – Bone Dancers, 9-1 Iron Horse – Karaoke with Gary, 8-12 Where’s Rufus – DJ LL, 8-12 Half Moon – DJ LL, 8-11 Sunday, July, 7th The Keys – Todd Rinlee, 7-11 Coach’s & Cowboys - DJ Brain Poll Party, 12-5 Lago Del Pino – Delano Guevara & Dustin Yamato – Karaoke, 9-1 Becker, 7-11 Tuesday, July, 9th Potpourri House – Bobby & Kent, 6:30-9 Iron Horse - DJ Ronnie Higgins Bike Show, Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 7-11 The Rack – Live Acoustic Music, 6-10 The Keys – Todd Rinlee, 7-11 Stanley’s – Open Blues Jam, 9-12 Where’s Rufus – DJ JB, 8-12 Summerfield’s – Lynn Groom Wednesday, July 10th

Back Porch, Kilgore – Jedidiah Crisp, 8-12 Click’s Live – Black Stone Cherry, Rocket Queen, Victoms of Sanity Cork – Open Mic Night, 9-12 Coaches’ & Cowboys – Jon Wolfe, 7-11 Fat Catz – Karaoke, 6-10 The Keys – Todd Rinlee, 7-11 Lago Del Pino – Open Mic, 9-12 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Jonny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 Stanley’s - Mike & Natalie, 7-10

Friday, July 19th

The Back Porch, Kilgore – The Tuxedo Cats, 8-12 Click’s Live – Logan Steve & Young Dola MLP Boys Coyote Sams – Mike Acoustic, 7-11 Dick’s – Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Bryon Haynie, 7-11 Fresh – Beyond The Pale, 6-9 Iron Horse – Johnny & The Night Crawlers, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Daniel De La Rocha, 8-12

Mario’s – Live Jazz Potpourri House – Bobby & Kent, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Live Acoustic Music, 6-9 The Rack – live Acoustic Music, 6-9 Ricks – Big Mouth, 8-12 Stanley’s – Tyler Lenius, 9-12 Summerfield’s – Lynn Groom Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Saturday, July 20th

Breakers – J. Davidson, 8-11 Click’s Live – The Truman Syndrome Dick’s – Satisfied Drive, 9-1 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace 3-6, Dub Miller, 7-11 Fresh – Purple Velvet Fox Jazz, 6-9 Iron Horse – G 14 Classified, 8-12 Lago Del Pinto – Baby Atlas, 9-1 Mario’s – Live Jazz Ricks – Live, 80, 9-1 Shoguns – Live Music, 8-12 Summerfield’s – Lynn Groom XLN – Strange Brew, 9-1 Where’s Rufus DJ Rufus, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 9-1

Sunday, July 28th

Coach’s & Cowboys – DJ Brain Poll Party, 12-5 Tuesday, July 30th

Iron Horse – Ronnie Higgins Karaoke, 8-12 The Keys – Todd Rinlee, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ JB, 8-12 Wednesday, July 31st

Clickslive Karaoke, 8-12 Cork – Open Mic Night, 9-12 Fat Catz – Karaoke The Keys – Todd Rinlee, 7-11 Lago Del Pino – Open Mic Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Jonny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 Stanley’s - Mike & Natalie, 7-11

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Sunday, July 21st

Coach’s & Cowboys – DJ Brain Pool Party, 12-5 Tuesday, July 23rd

Iron Horse – Ronnie Higgins Karaoke, 8-12 The Keys – Todd Rinlee, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ JB, 8-12 Wednesday, July 24th

Back Porch – Jason Crabtree, 8-12 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Cork – Open Mic Night, 9-12 Coach’s & Cowboys – Whiskey Myers, 7-11 Fat Catz – Karaoke, 6-10 The Keys – Todd Rinlee, 7-11 Lago Del Pino – Open Mic, 9-12 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Jonny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 Stanley’s - Mike & Natalie, 7-10 Thursday, July 25th

Click’s Live – The Foundation, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Sky Smeed, 7-11 Half Moon – DJ LL, 8-12 Iron Horse – Karaoke with Gary, 8-12 The Keys – Todd Rinlee, 7-11 Liberty Hall – Reckless Kelly, Taylor Heard to open Potpourri House – Bobby & Kent, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-10 Stanley’s – Open Blues Jam, 9-12 Summerfield’s – Lynn Groom Friday, July 26th

Caldwell Auditorium – Luminate, Remedy Drive, City Harbor, Big Daddy Weave, 6 Click’s Live – Cindercell, Heartsease, Solice Dick’s – Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Ben Lowery & Wes Hendrix, 7-11 Fresh – Stefan Cotter, 6-9 Half Moon – Chris Wayne Band, 8-12 Iron Horse – Red Devil Rebels, 8-12 K E Cellars – Todd Rinlee, 6-10 Lago Del Pino – Taylor Heard, 8-12 Mario’s – Live Jazz Potpourri House – Bobby & Kent, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Live Acoustic Music, 6-9 The Rack – Live Acoustic Music, 6-9 Ricks – Big Daddy, 8-12 Stanley’s – Luke Wade & No Civilians, 9-12 Summerfield’s – Lynn Groom XLN – Matt Begley & Bitter Whiskey, 9-1 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Saturday, July 27th

Breakers – Rick Saint Mars, 8-11 Click’s Live – Sirkis, Wes Ford & The Foundry, Half Life, Bleed The Rain The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace 3-6, Heather Little & matt Bradshaw, 7-11 Half Moon – Kimberly Dunn, 9-1 Iron Horse – Borderline Band, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Hudson Moore, 9-1 Mario’s – Live Jazz Ricks – Rat Ranch Shogun – Tuxedo Cats, 7-11 Summerfield’s – Lynn Groom XLN – 315 South Band, 9-1 Where’s Rufus DJ LL, 8-12 Yamato – Karaoke, 9-1

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“Smart Mouth Waitress” by Dalya Moon  Out of 5 If what you are looking for this summer is a good, poolside read, “Smart Mouth Waitress”, will definitely fill the bill.

“Waitress,” is set in current day Vancouver and is written by A Little Summer Intrigue author Dalya Moon - the pen name for Mimi Strong. Strong lives on the west coast of Canada with her husband and two

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On a whim, Perry cuts her dread locks off, pierces her eyefrom her background as a crime reporter, a worker in Virginia’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and as a volunteer with brow and begins to make other changes in how she presents the Richmond, Virginia’s police department. She also draws on herself. Between being the daughter of a missing-in-action the knowledge of experts in the fields relative to her story lines professional singer mother, Perry’s mis-adventures of working at the Whistle, “raising” her ADD father and younger brother that lend credence to her novels.

The prologue sets the scene for intrigue, with the descrip- Garnet, Perry’s coming-of-age saga provides easy reading for a summer afternoon. tion of an e-mailed video being viewed by Dr. Kay Scarpetta, When Perry determines that Mr. Right is Mr. Wrong, she that was taken by a smart phone in the Peace Region of northdiscovers a budding relationship with Wrong’s artist friend, western Alberta. “Peace” being an oxymoron, as the clip ends Cooper. As in most feel-good, pool-book stories, this one has with a ‘jpg’ of a severed human ear.

The twentieth of Cornwell’s series, “The Bone Bed,” retains the predictable happy ending for everyone, except possibly Mr. Wrong. the personnel from previous books in the series, all of them having their own very strong and definitive characterizations Events that Cornwell has meticulously developed over the past 23 Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - Fables & Films years. It’s not necessary that you read the other 19 books, in order, before taking on “The Bone Bed,” but knowing some of - Preschool Story Time is held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday starting at 10am. Stories and a short film for the history does help put some things into perspective. preschool children and their families are featured. Groups After the prologue, Kay and her whiz-kid, ex-FBI/ATF agent, super-sleuth niece, Lucy Farinelli, determine that the ear of 5 or more must register for Tuesday or Wednesday events might possibly belong to a paleontologist friend who possibly only at www.TylerLibrary.com. This takes place at the Tyler is no longer alive. What follows takes Kay to Boston Harbor to Public Library, Taylor Auditorium, located at 201 S. College, (903)593-7323. help rescue a nine-foot, leatherback turtle, (whose species is nearly extinct) that’s become entangled in a net, which also just First Sunday of the Month - Texas Writers Network is held the first Sunday of each month, 2-4pm at the Tyler Library, happens to have a human body caught in it.

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Grace Williams suffers the loss of all three in the Killough Whether drawing on her experience as a journalist, a Massacre of 1838. Come Join us to find out more at 2pm. worker in the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office, or a love of Italian cooking, Patricia Cornwell weaves an incredible fabric Barnes & Noble is located at 4916 South Broadway, Tyler, of crime, murder, investigation and personal relationships into (903)534-3996.

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“Fraud” is a collection of essays written by David Rakoff, a Canadian-born essayist, journalist, and actor, who transplanted Monday, July 22nd - The Day the Crayons Quit Storytime himself to New York City in 1982. Heavily influenced and men- will take place at 11am. Crayons have feelings, too, in this funny back-to-school story illustrated by the creator of “Stuck tored by writer David Sedaris, Rakoff brought fifteen of his auto-biographical essays together under one cover which was and This Moose Belongs to Me.” Poor Duncan just wants to published by Doubleday in 2001. Although, by his own admis- color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! sion, he tends to be fairly insecure and self-depracating, this They quit! Beige Crayon is tired of playing second fiddle to collection will definitely hold your interest and fill you in on some interesting information about familiar luminaries such as Brown Crayon. Black wants to be used for more than just outlining. Blue needs a break from coloring all those bodies of Steven Seagal, Tom & Dick Smothers, and Robin Williams.

Whether he’s on a search for the Loch Ness Monster in Ire- water. And Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking—each believes he is the true color of the sun. What can Duncan land or the Hidden People of Iceland, struggling to the top of possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back New Hampshire’s Monadnock, the most climbed mountain in the world, or sitting in a chair and impersonating Sigmund to doing what they do best? Kids will be imagining their own humorous conversations with crayons and coloring a blue Freud in the window of Barney’s department store in Manhattan, Rakoff ’s writing will take you away from your mundane streaks. Come join us to find out more! Barnes & Noble is located at 4916 South Broadway, Tyler, (903)534-3996. world and give you a sense of having traveled the road with him.

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Things to Do Echo Springs Blueberry Farm:

East Texas’ Finest Blueberry Pickin’ Farm Echo Springs Blueberry Farm is Texas’ second largest blueberry farm and has over 50 acres of producing berry plants. It is located on FM 607N, 4.5 miles South of Hwy 31, between Brownsboro and Murchison, Texas.

Echo Springs prides themselves in their reputation of having “Texas’ Finest Blueberries,” and they work hard to consistently maintain and present a superior blueberry farm.

Every year, Echo Springs attracts visitors from across the U.S. who come to pick or purchase “Texas’ Finest Blueberries.” Blueberries from Echo Springs receive their superior taste from the labyrinth of natural fresh water springs flowing under the ground.

Planning to Pick Your Own Berries?

Pickers should plan to arrive early, as it is cooler in the fields. Wear comfortable, closed shoes and be sure children are dressed appropriately for country living. Bring appropriate sun protection gear, hats, lotion, etc.

Echo Springs supplies picking baskets and bags to carry the berries home. If traveling a distance in the heat, we strongly suggest you bring a cooler for your berries return trip home.

Tours Are Available Follow the blueberries as they go from the bush to the store-ready box. You can see processing lines at work and watch as the berries are picked with the state-of-the-art berry picker and delivered to the processing barn where they are placed on a processing line. Then, experienced berry handlers separate the berries. Only the perfect berries remain on the line and are quality checked as they are fed into store labeled pints, ready for transport to your grocer.

The second grade berries are sorted and placed on a freezer-ready line. They go through a water bath and are further sorted before being packed in boxes. They are ready for transport to a Texas Flash Freezer. You will find these berries in the frozen foods section of your grocery store.

Hand pickers are fast at work daily. The handpicked berries are sold in our on-premise store, ‘The Best Little Blueberry Store in Texas!’

Products for Sale in the Gift Shop The gift shop offers frozen berries, fudge, fresh Grade A picked berries in a variety of sizes, freezerready blueberries in a variety of sizes, jams, jellies, preserves, blueberry honey ice cream cones and sundaes, blueberry plants in 2-gallon containers, a wide selection of drinks and snacks, blueberry pastries (pies, pastries, cakes, cookies, muffins) and souvenirs.

Echo has their own beehives so all honey items are fresh off the farm. They also belong to ‘GO Texan’ and the ‘East Texas Better Business Bureau’ and we are ‘Primus Certified.’

Location and Info Echo Springs Blueberry Farm is open to the public thru July. The gates open daily, 7am 4:30pm. Round up the kids, pack up the car and head out to the piney woods of east Texas to spend an unforgettable day at Echo Springs Blueberry Farm!

Echo Springs is located on FM 607, Brownsboro, Texas, 75778. You can call (903)852-5277 or go to www.echospringsblueberryfarm.com.

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MondayFriday, July 8th-12th - East Texas Center for Independent Living (ETCIL) Youth Summer Fun Days will be held all week, MondayFriday, July 8th-12th, starting at 9:30am at the East Texas Center for Independent Living.

The cost is $20 per person. This is a week of fun for youth, ages 16-24, with mental and/or physical disabilities. Things focused on will be banking/ money management, job preparedness, healthy eating, arts, crafts, and games. For more info or to register, call (903)581-7542. East Texas Center for Independent Living is at 4713 Troup Hwy in Tyler.

Wednesday, July 10th - Job Resume and Interview Workshop - This is a workshop for training on crafting job resumes and improving interview skills for men and women and will be taught by Sandy Adams of CWJC of Tyler from 9-11:30am at the David Powell Food Pantry located at the southwest corner of the First United Methodist Church campus (behind the parking lot). For info contact (903)752-0575. Dr. David Powell Food Pantry (First Methodist Church) is located at 402 W. Hubbard Street in Lindale.

Saturday, July 27th - Friend to Friend will be held at Shiloh Road Church of Christ in Tyler, 10am.

‘Friend to Friend’ is a breast cancer and cervical cancer early detection program. The event will be a pink party with refreshments and door prizes.

Dr. Sasha Vukelja will be the key note speaker. All women are invited to attend and bring a friend.

The event is free; call (903)590-2980 to RSVP. Friday, July 26th - Deep Discounted Spay/ Neuter plus Rabies Shot for your Pet - If you live in 75702, the SPCA is offering to spay/neuter and do a rabies shot for your dog for $25 on July 26th!

Events Male cats are $30; and female cats are $42. For Friday-Saturday, July 5th-6th - The Habitat ReStore & STS Electronic Recycling are hosting a more info and pricing for those in other zip codes, two day computer, printer and accessory recycling visit www.spcaeasttx.com. event starting at 9am each day. Bring your old Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday - Tyler computers, printers and accessories to the Habitat Farmer’s Market is held at the southern end of ReStore and receive a tax deductible donation the parking lot of Broadway Square Mall. All of receipt. The Habitat ReStore is located at 822 West your favorites are there, such as those wonderful Front Street, Tyler. home grown tomatoes, sweet onions, new

potatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, pickling cucumbers, slicing cucumbers, delicious peaches, blackberries, blueberries, watermelon, cantaloupes, peppers, corn, honey, sweet potatoes, peas, beans, plants, and much more.

If it’s grown in East Texas, you will find it from one of the local farmers at the Tyler Farmers Market.

Most farmers will sell you any size container. You may purchase small quantities or if you ask, most farmers will sell wholesale lots in larger quantities. www.tylerfarmersmarket.org.

Sunday, July 21st - “Hydrate for Health” will be held at 8am at KTBB AM 600, 1001 ESE Loop 323, Suite 455 in Tyler. If you have health questions he has health answers. Join Dr. Hubert for the Dr. Hubert Show Saturday at 8am on KTBB AM 600.

Dr. Hubert will be discussing the importance of water as well as the hidden secrets that they don’t want you to know about water. If you have a specific health question give Dr. Hubert a call at (903)593-5822. Visit www.drjhubert.com for more info.

Thursday, July 25th - Better Business Bureau Workshop will start at 12 noon at Culinary Crossroads Cafe, 1700 SSE Loop 323 Ste. 108 in Tyler. BBB Accreditation is an honor extended to businesses that meet our high standards. To celebrate the accreditation of Culinary Crossroad Cafe, BBB will officially unveil their plaque on Thursday, July 25th. Lunch will be provided to the guests in attendance as a part of the celebration of their plaque presentation. Luncheons are a great opportunity to reconnect with old business friends and meet new ones. Bring a guest and plenty of business cards!

Saturday-Sunday, July 13th-14th - Fifth Annual Christmas in July Arts and Crafts Fair - Shoppers can purchase all handmade crafts, ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, wood crafts, metal art, photography, mixed media, plants, and much more. Enjoy the sounds of the holidays early with scheduled live entertainment; and come for lunch to enjoy great creations from Gabi’s Gourmet Breads, Soups and GumboGabi’s Gumbo. Come enjoy a “cool” shopping experience and also take time to see the beautiful Rose Garden. Tour the Rose Garden Museum for a small fee. For more information call (903)531-1212.

Saturday, July 20th - Purebody Nutrition Extravaganza NGA Bikini, Physique & Bodybuilding Competition is in Tyler once again. With guest poser Joshua Rucker, wheelchair bodybuilder, here to inspire us all to get fit. Prejudging is at 10am with body’s being scrutinized by our head judge. At 6pm is Finals with music, door prizes and trophy’s to our winners. Come see an entertaining night of some of the most fit all-natural bodybuilders. Tickets start at $12 for general seating. Kids are welcome. This event takes place at Caldwell Auditorium, 300 S. College Ave., Tyler.

For questions call (903)939-9232.

Sunday, July 21st - East Texas Wedding Extravaganza - Sixty Premier Exhibitors are dedicated to making your wedding event the most wonderful day of your life. This is the Biggest and Best Bridal Show in East Texas! Join us for an afternoon of fun, bring your fiancé to double your chances at winning fabulous prizes being offered from the exhibitors present. There are two bridal fashion shows: one show offered by David’s Bridal, and one show from Weddings A to Z. Prizes include two Honeymoon trips (offered by Weddings A to Z), and a free venue for your wedding at the beautiful Arabella Manor. Show hours are 12:30pm to 4pm with Fashion Shows at 1:30pm and 2:30pmprizes will be drawn and awarded to registered attendees who must be present to win after each show. When you register and purchase a ticket, a portion of your ticket cost will be given in support of Christian Women’s Job Corp and their mission to offer life and job skills to women in need in our community. Visit www.cwjctyler.org for more info.

This show will be held at Tyler Municipal Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Dr., Tyler. For questions (903)570-0364.

Weekly - Tyler Bicycle Club host weekly rides.

Annual dues are prorated right now, if you sign up after July 1st, the dues are only $10 for the remaining part of the year! The rides include:

Outdoors Biker’s Rule For School Fundraiser: A Good Cause Plus a Fun Ride

When: July 27th, 9am - 5pm Where: Broadway Square Mall, 4601 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler Cost: $25 ‘Bikers Rule 4 School,’ our annual event to raise donations and school supplies for kids all over East Texas, is back for another year!

Join us Saturday, July 27th for an 80-mile ride around East Texas with hundreds of bikers from all over to help out the wonderful kids in our local communities.

The ride departs at 9am from the northeast parking lot at Broadway Square Mall in Tyler.

Registration is $25 per bike with a portion of the proceeds benefiting PATH (People Attempting to Help) in Tyler. Every early registration also gets a free t-shirt.

We also ask for a school supply donation of pencils, pens, paper, folders, backpacks, etc. Here is a list of the school supply wish list for PATH: • 24-pack Crayola crayons • No. 2 pencils • Wide and college ruled spiral notebooks • Wide and college ruled filler paper • Glue (sticks or liquid) • Blue or black pens • 5-tab dividers • Colored pocket folders with brads • Rulers • Fiskar’s blunt-tip scissors • 2” 3-ring binders • Pink beveled erasers • Color pencils (map pencils) • Highlighters • Crayola 8-pack bold color markers After the ride is completed there will be an official after-party at the Iron Horse Saloon in Downtown Tyler.

You must register by downloading a form at www.facebook.com/bikersruleforschool.

To ensure you are registered early, you can drop these forms off with payment at 3810 Brookside Drive in Tyler. You can also fax the forms to (903)581-2011.

To see the route for the ride, go online to www.knue.com/files/2013/05/2013-biker-route.pdf We’ll see y’all July 27th!

Adventures is located in the New York Community just 15-20 miles east of Athens where the east Texas hill country begins. Come enjoy the wildlife and learn about the local ecology or just relax in a beautiful, peaceful, private setting. Zip Lines are $60 for 6 zip lines; $80 for 9 zip lines. Reservations are a must. Each Zip Line last 1.5-2 hours

long. Tatum zips are available for those under 70 pounds. Currently if you are active military, you can get 1/2 off. New York Texas Zip Lines is located at 7290 County Road 4328, LaRue, Texas 75770. For more info yuou can go online to www.goziptexas.com or to their Facebook page.

You can call (903)681-3791.

Saturdays Spring to Fall (during daylight savings time - beginning at Fresh at 8am. 30+ miles, 15-20 mph Sundays Beginning at UT Tyler, 2pm, 35-55 miles, 15-18 mph Lindsey Park, 8am, Mountain Bike Ride Owens Elementary, 2:30pm, two groups - 15-20 miles / 12-16 mph Mondays Fresh, 6pm, Two groups, 28-35 miles / 15-18 mph Tuesdays Elite Group, 6pm, 18+ miles, 12-16 mph Simpson’s 6pm, Race Ride, 35-45 miles 18-22 mph Faulkner, 6:30pm, Mountain Bike Ride Wednesdays Simpson’s, 6pm, Two groups, 28 miles / 15-18 mph Thursdays Exum’s 6pm, 20-35 miles, 14-16 mph Lindsey, 6:30pm, Mountain Bike Ride

For routes, info and or to become a member of the Tyler Bicycle Club at www.tylerbicycleclub.com.

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The Tyler Bicycle Club, East Texas Triathletes, and the Cycling Community Raising Funds to Stripe - Tyler Bicycle Club has entered into a partnership with the NET RMA concerning Toll 49. TBC’s responsibility in this partnership is two-fold: raise money for bike lane striping and signage for Toll 49, and to educate the public on the bicycle laws of Texas and proper riding on roadways. The cyclists of East Texas have a unique opportunity to be leaders in the State of Texas. We can give cyclists a voice statewide. We can be the model for all other cyclists collaborating with the other RMA’s in Texas. The lawmakers in Austin are talking about TBC and have been mentioned on the House floor. Our time is now! Please help us by donating to the Toll 49 striping/signage fund and by helping TBC promote cycling safety. If you wish to contribute toward the funding of TBC’s efforts, go online at www.tylerbicycleclub.com and select “Donate.”

New York, Texas ZipLine Adventures - Leave your fears behind as you experience the thrill of a lifetime at New York, Texas ZipLine Adventures. You will be on a guided adventure tour with 6 ziplines topped off with some of the most breathtaking 30-plus mile views of the east Texas countryside. Your zipline adventure will take you soaring through towering pines, hardwoods and high above the rocky hillside of one of the highest elevations in East Texas. New York Texas Zip Line

July 27th, 9am - 5pm Ride departs at 9am at Broadway Square Mall, Tyler Cost: $25 plus donation.

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Family Fun It’s going to be a Jurassic Summer: 1 Ticket, 2 Venues, 3 Adventures

The Center for Earth & Space Science Education at TJC and Discovery Science Place are joining forces for a summer of gigantic proportions. With one ticket, you gain access to: • “Age of the Dinosaur” exhibit at the Discovery Science Place • “Origins: The Dawn of Dinosaurs” exhibit at the Center for Earth & Space Science Education at TJC • “Sea Rex: A Prehistoric Journey” dome theater show at the Center for Earth & Space Science Education at TJC Each exhibit creates a unique and fun experience. They are: “Age of the Dinosaur” exhibit at the Discovery Science Place Dinosaurs will once again roam the earth at Discovery Science Place this summer. ‘“Age of the Dinosaur,” an exhibit featuring eight, life-like dinosaurs that actually move, will be the featured attraction.

This 2,500square-foot exhibit features animatronic, prehistoric creatures, transporting visitors back to the prehistoric era when giant animals roamed the earth, swam in the seas and soared in the sky.

A nod to Discovery Science Place’s grand opening 20-years ago (when dinosaurs were also the featured attraction), this exhibit will have you face-to-face with a Tyrannosaurs Rex, marveling at the site of a long-necked Apatosaurus, and watching the skies for the ever-present Pteranodon. Each dinosaur is designed to look, move and sound so realistic you might have to take a second look! The animatronic dinosaurs set in accurate scenic landscapes and the hands-on activities make this exhibition enjoyable, entertaining and educational for the entire family.

“Age of the Dinosaur” brings to life the creatures of the Jurassic and Cretaceous period. Their life-like look and movement may frighten small

Skies” is a live and interactive sky show featuring many of the most popular and interesting objects visible in the nighttime sky. You will not only be able to pick out the Big Dipper or the Sword of Orion in the real night sky, but while in the dome you can travel light-years in seconds, fly to galaxies, and explore the edge of the observable universe.

This is suitable for all age audiences. Shows begin at 2pm.

The Center for Earth & Space Science Education is located on the Tyler Junior College campus at 1411 E. Lake Street.

Daily Tuesdays-Sundays “Black Holes: the Other Side of Infinity” brings the current children at first, but the opportunity to see such “SeaRex” shows Tuesday-Saturdays at science of black holes to the carefully crafted replicas is a rare treat.

11:45am, 1:15pm, 2:45pm, and 4:15pm. dome screen. Audiences will be dazzled with visuThe dinosaurs are by Kokoro, who worked The Center for Earth & Space Science Educa- alizations of the formation of the early universe, carefully with renowned paleontologists from uni- tion (CESSE) is a first-of-its-kind facility in East star birth and death, the collision of giant galaxies, versities and museums around the world to sucTexas with a 40’ Spitz NanoSeam domed theatre and a simulated flight to a super-massive black cessfully recreate accurate depictions of these and state-of-the-art exhibit hall. hole lurking at the center of our own Milky Way amazing creatures that once roamed our area. That Tickets are $12 for adults; $8 for children age Galaxy. This is hosted by Thomas Lucas Producauthenticity makes them interesting for 3-12 years old. You can get $1 off per ticket by tions, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, all visitors and ideal for study by educa- looking for dino footprints at the following loca- NOVA and the National Center for Supercomtional camps like those hosted by Distions: Chick-fil-A® (Broadway Square Mall); puting Applications. Narrated by Liam Neeson. covery Science Place, school groups, and Chick-fil-A® (Hwy 110 location); Chick-fil-A® The Center for Earth & Space Science Education educators.

(Broadway Crossing); Glass Recreational Center; is located on the Tyler Junior College campus at Admission to “Age of the Dinosaur” is Herrington Patriot Center - University of Texas 1411 E. Lake Street. included in the ticket price to Discovery of Tyler; or Ornelas Health & Physical Education Friday, July 6th - Caldwell Zoo Celebrates Science Place which is $8 for adults and Center - Tyler Junior College.

“Enrichment $6 for children. Discovery Science Place You can get tickets at either Discovery Science Day” - Enviis open Monday through Saturday, 9am Place or Center for Earth & Space Science Educaronmental to 5pm and on Sunday, 1-5pm. tion at TJC or at www.jurassicsummer.com. enrichment is “Origins: The Dawn of Dinosaurs” Events an important exhibit at the Center for Earth & part of everyday Every Friday Movies at Discovery Science Space Science Education at TJC life for the Place Bring your kids, ages 4 to 12, to the In the CESSE exhibit hall, visitors can museum for movies and fun, while you enjoy animals of the experience “Origins: The Dawn of DinoCaldwell Zoo. a night out.

Discovery Science Place opens at saurs,” which houses life-size dinosaur Come see the 5:30pm and pick up is at 11pm.

Tickets are $20 models, their mammal-like prey, original critters enjoy some extra-special treats.

This will fossil wood and volcanic ash. Visitors can for the first child, $15 for second and $10 for each take place 9:30am-3:30pm. Registration is not additional child (snack included).

Children will explore radiometric dating, evidence of need and this event is free. Through Labor Day the ancient environment, and clues to the be provided a snack, feel free to bring pillows the zoo is open daily 9am-5pm with all exhibits and blankets and they may even want to wear Triassic climate. their PJ’s. Please book your night at the museum closing at 6pm. General admission tickets are: Caldwell ZooMembers, free; children 2 years and “Sea Rex: A Prehistoric Journey” 24 hours in advance by calling (903)533-8011. younger, free; children 3 to 12, $7; adults 13 to 54, Dome Theater Show at the Discovery Science Place is located at 308 N. $10.50; and seniors 55 and over, $9.25. Caldwell Center for Earth & Space Science Broadway Street, downtown Tyler.

Zoo is located at 2203 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Education at TJC Daily Tuesdays - Sundays - “Earth, Moon and in Tyler. For more info call (903)593-0121 or go While at CESSE, experience a Sun” - Coyote has a razor-sharp wit, but he’s a online to www.caldwellzoo.org. This is great fun wondrous adventure from the dinolittle confused about what he sees in the sky. Join for the entire family, no matter what age. saur age with “Sea Rex: Journey to a Prehistoric this amusing character (adapted from American World.” Join Julie, an imaginative young woman, Indian oral traditions) in a fast-paced and fun as she travels from a modern-day aquarium to the fulldome show that explores lunar phases, eclipses Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Explore and other puzzles. Engaging and immersive, an amazing underwater universe inhabited by “Earth, Moon & Sun” also examines how humans larger-than-life creatures — including the powYes, free. EGuide Magazine will list any event in East learn through space exploration. The suggested erful Liopleurodon, long-necked Elasmosaurus Texas for free. To be included, send us your info, audience is age 5-11 but adults will enjoy it as photos and contact info to: and gigantic Shonisaurus — which were ruling the seas before dinosaurs conquered the earth. Thanks well when they accompany their children. Shows Like us on to state-of-the-art ultra-photorealistic imagery, see run Tuesdays-Sundays at 3:30pm. The Center for Earth & Space Science Education is located on science come alive in a unique and entertaining the Tyler Junior College campus at 1411 E. Lake manner. Immerse yourself in a lost age, 200 milThe Entertainment Magazine for East Texas lion years back in time, and get ready for a face-to- Street.

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This Old House Remodeling is known throughout East Texas as the specialist in period and traditional style remodeling in the region.

For over 26 years This Old House Remodeling has been the team of remodeling professionals trusted by homeowners in Tyler and the surrounding area to make sure that additions and updates on our historic city’s classic homes don’t become “remuddles” rather than remodels. Our reputation for a job well done to the client’s pleasure is legendary.

While still staying true to their roots in remodeling the classics we also steadily build a solid reputation as custom remodeling specialists in the latest trends and techniques. Owner John Simmons truly specializes in making his clients’ imaginations come true. In fact, he prides himself on knowing just how to accomplish their visions even if it means interpreting some pretty hard to explain concepts or cutting edge techniques.

This Old House has assembled one of the best teams of craftsmen in the region including specialty trim carpenters and skilled painters able to carry out these dreams whether the finest trim work or wildest faux finishing ideas. Tastefully, of course.

In fact, it’s what they specialize in. Good taste. Well executed. Their work has even been featured in Dallas Home magazine, as well as local home journals.

An insured, a registered builder with the State of Texas, This Old House Remodeling is a member of the Tyler Area Builders Association, the Tyler Chamber of Commerce, and the Better Business Bureau.

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American Freedom Museum:

A Piece of the Past

Did you know that East Texas has an amazing historical museum? Step into history at the American Freedom Museum. Come explore the Museum’s 15,000 square feet of galleries containing an amazing collection of over 600 artifacts and documents from the breadth of our nation’s history. Be transported back in time as you journey from the battlefields of the American Revolution all the way to the sands of Iraq.

You’ll see a musket used by an American minuteman at the Battle of Lexington, a cannon used

by General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans, the sword carried by Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston, the bloody uniform of a Spanish-American War bugler, World War I soldiers in their trench on the Western Front, a 1943 Willys jeep, a glider cockpit, a C-47 paratrooper plane that you can actually board, the Nazi

flag captured by American troops who liberated Dachau, a fully outfitted Vietnam-era Huey helicopter, and much, much more.

A special gallery in the Museum features a document signed by every President of the United States from George Washington to Barack Obama. Included are key information and quotations from each. Items of particular interest include a lock of George Washington’s hair, an original poem written by John Quincy Adams, a Senate tally sheet from Andrew Johnson’s impeachment trial, a letter from Theodore Roosevelt offering to revive the Rough Riders for service in World War I, and a letter of resignation signed by Richard Nixon.

Exhibits in the Hall of Freedom include: Revolutionary War Gallery This gallery chronicles America’s War for Independence. Featured items include documents signed by King George III, Patrick Henry, and Lord Cornwallis. A musket and cartridge box carried at the 1775 Battle of Lexington is displayed as is an cannon carriage.

War of 1812 Gallery America’s second war of independence from Great Britain features a musket used in the defense of Fort McHenry, a militia coat worn by a Rhode Island soldier, and a cannon used by Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans.

Mexican War Gallery The 1848 war with Mexico was a short but significant war. Don’t miss the original Mexican broadside calling for Mexicans to invade Texas to prevent its annexation by the United States. Only 3 copies exist, and this Museum has one. A military commission signed by General Santa Anna also is displayed.

War Between The States Gallery The second largest gallery in the museum includes over 100 original artifacts and uniforms.

You can view a camp scene, Confederate items, and artifacts related to the infantry, cavalry, and artillery. Featured items include the sword that belonged to Confederate General Albert Sidney

Johnston and the personal binoculars of General John C. Breckinridge. A section on Tyler and East Texas is of particular interest. The “Hall of Flags” contains several historically significant flags including a war-torn flag carried at Gettysburg, the Confederate garrison flag surrendered at Galveston, and the last Union flag captured in the war at the Battle of Palmetto Ranch, Texas.

Spanish-American War Gallery This conflict is depicted by a large painting of Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders charging up San Juan Hill (it was actually Kettle Hill). Artifacts include the blood-stained uniform and bugle belonging to a bugler who was hit while engaged in that battle. You can view original video footage from the war.

World War 1 Gallery The horrific conditions of trench warfare are depicted in a life-size vignette of American soldiers situated in their trench on the Western Front. Several uniforms displayed are identified to specific members of the American Expeditionary Force that fought in France.

World War II Gallery The largest gallery in the Museum contains over 200 artifacts, 20 uniforms, and a number of flags representing all sides in the conflict. At Pearl Harbor, one can listen to the story of Joe Fritcher, who survived the sinking of the U.S.S. California on that fateful day. Featured items include a 1943 Willys Jeep, an M-29 tracked “Weasel”, and silverware belonging to Adolf Hitler. As you board the C-47 airplane, you are greeted by a fully uniformed paratrooper from the 101st Airborne Division followed by an informative video describing D-Day. A 50’ mural of the beaches at Normandy depict what it was like to land amidst German fire.

The Holocaust Gallery Recommended for 6th grade and above, this gallery graphically depicts this horrific event. Featured items are the huge Nazi flag taken down at Dachau concentration camp by U.S. troops and original prisoner uniforms and insignia.

Cold War Gallery An East German border guard greets the visitor alongside a life-size mural of the Berlin Wall. Featured item is the signed speech given by President

Reagan to the European Parliament in 1985. A video of Reagan’s Brandenburg speech is available.

Korean Conflict Gallery This gallery outlines the undeclared war that cost over 33,000 American lives with featured artifacts.

Vietnam War Gallery A Huey helicopter has just landed and is completely outfitted with soldiers and gear as armed Viet Cong and North Vietnamese soldiers approach from the perimeter. Hear the sounds of a firefight from the 48th Assault Helicopter Group and view videos of key events. The uniform of Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, Chief of Naval Operations, is on display.

Persian Gulf Gallery Uniforms of an Iraqi tank officer and Captain Dave Anderson with the U.S. Army are displayed.

War on Terror Gallery This ongoing conflict is portrayed with key artifacts including the uniform of Sgt. Toby Meister (KIA in Afghanistan on December 29, 2005). An Iraqi road sign from Baghdad is displayed along with a captured Iraqi flag. A poignant and graphic video (recommend for 6th grade and above) describing the events of 9-11 is available along with artifacts from Ground Zero.

You can also honor a Veteran or active member of the military by purchasing a brass tone plaque to be placed on the brick wall at Veterans’ Square just outside the Museum entrance. These can be purchased for $250.

The American Freedom Museum is open 10am-3pm. Tickets are adults, $6; children 10-17 $5; children 9 and under with parents, Veterans and Active Military w/ID are free.

The American Freedom Museum is located at 22450 FM 2493 (Old Jacksonville Hwy) in Bullard.

If you have questions call (903)894-5252 or go to www.americanfreedommuseum.org. The Museum is located on the campus of The Brook Hill School, a private college preparatory school in Bullard, at 1051 N. Houston St. (Old Jacksonville Hwy.), about two blocks north of downtown.

If you are looking to experience the past and gain an appreciation for our heritage and the Veterans who made our freedoms possible, you’ll find the Museum is truly the place to visit.

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Consequently, they speak openly in his presence about their personal affairs, deepest secrets, and sinister plans, as “the foreigner” maintains his mute presence and becomes involved in a plot to sort out their tangled lives. The result is a story that is hilarious and heartwarming and full of comic surprises.

THE WINTER’S TALE The 2013 Season of the Texas Shakespeare Festival is in full-swing and continues all month.

Productions to be presented are:

By William Shakespeare Directed by Matthew Earnest July 5, 7, 11*, 13*, 18, 20, 26*, 28*

The Winter’s Tale is a fairy tale for adults, a beautiful story about the evil of jealousy and the power of faith and forgiveness. One of Shakespeare’s later plays, The Winter’s Tale is filled with mature wisdom infused with youthful optimism. The tale begins with a serious question, moves through lighthearted romance, and ends in with a miracle.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

By William Shakespeare Directed by Chuck Ney July 4, 6, 12*, 14*, 19, 21, 25*, 27*

Mistaken identities, misunderstood intentions, and two sets of identical twins – mix those together and the result is a “Comedy of Errors,” Shakespeare’s shortest and most outrageous comedy. A madcap story fraught with mayhem, confusion, anarchy, and hilarity!

THE FOREIGNER

By Larry Shue Directed by Raymond Caldwell July 5*, 7*, 12, 14, 18*, 20*, 25, 27

An incredibly shy Englishman arrives at a fishing lodge in rural Georgia, and due to a misunderstanding, the locals assume that he cannot understand English because he is … “a foreigner.”

“Footloose:”

Dancing is Not a Crime It’s Pure Fun!

“Footloose” is a 1998 musical based on the 1984 film of the same name. The music is by Tom Snow (among others), the lyrics by Dean Pitchford (with additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins), and the book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie.

“Footloose” explodes onto the stage with classic 80s anthems including Holding Out For A Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy, and of course the title track, Footloose.

Life in small-town Bomont is peaceful until City boy, Ren, arrives. Breaking every taboo, Ren brings dance back to the heart of a town held back by the memory of a tragedy.

Based on the hit 80s movie (which launched the careers of Kevin Bacon, Sarah Jessica Parker and John Lithgow), “Footloose” has become a stage musical phenomenon. From Broadway to the West End and touring across the UK, there is just no stopping the music.

“Footloose” will be presented at Tyler Civic Theater, Thursdays-Sundays, July 11th-28t with performances at 7:30 nightly; and matinee performances on Sundays at 2:30pm.

Tickets start at $20 each.

Dancing is not a crime; to miss “Footloose” would be!

Season tickets are available now. Future productions are: 2013 “Footloose” (July 11th-28th) “Greater Tuna” (September 6th-15th) “Rip Van Winkle’s Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (October 1st-6th) Dinner Theater-“Arsenic & Old Lace” (October 31st) “Arsenic and Old Lace” (November 1st-10th) 2014

“Sin, Sex and the CIA” (January 17th-26th) “Mary Todd” (February 4th-9th) “The Drunkard” (March 7th-16th) “Lord of the Flies” (April 8th-13th) “Cheaper by the Dozen” (May 9th-18th) Three options are available for multiple performance: The “Entertainment 2013-2014 Season Pass” ($65) includes: 22 EGuide Magazine

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CAMELOT Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner Music by Frederick Loewe Based on “The Once & Future King” by T.H. White Directed and Choreographed by Abe Reybold Music Direction by Arnold Sherman July 4*, 6*, 11, 13, 19*, 21*, 26, 28

Camelot opened on Broadway in 1960 and

“Greater Tuna”-1 ticket “Arsenic and Old Lace”-1 ticket “Sin, Sex and the CIA”-1 ticket “The Drunkard”-1 ticket “Cheaper by the Dozen”-1 ticket Entertainment 2013-2014 Season Pass w/Dinner Theater ($85) includes: “Greater Tuna”-1 ticket “Sin, Sex and the CIA”-1 ticket “The Drunkard”-1 ticket “Cheaper by the Dozen”-1 ticket Dinner Theater: “Arsenic & Old Lace”-1 ticket Flex Pass includes 10 tickets ($100) and includes 10 “Flex” tickets that can be used for any show in the 2013-2014 season. You can mix and match and share these with friends and family. Footloose requires 2 FLEX tickets per person.

Productions will be held at Braithwaite Theater, 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler. For more info call (903)592-0561. Tickets and season tickets can be purchased at www.tylercivictheatre.com or at the box office.

won the Tony Award for best musical. Adapted from T.H. White’s The Once and Future King, it is about King Arthur and his noble, idealistic attempt to establish peace and order by creating the Knights of the Round Table.

It is also the touching story of his wife Guinevere and the handsome French Sir Lancelot with whom she falls in love. The beautiful music includes the title song “Camelot,” “If Ever I Would Leave You,” and “What Do the Simple Folk Do?”

THE ENCHANTED FOREST

By Jason Richards Directed by Jason Richards July 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 at 10am

A new play by the author of last year’s Quest for the Lost Chalice, The Enchanted Forest is a modern fairy tale, touched with mystery and magic, about the powers of hope, faith, and courage.

This production is intended for children ages 3-11 and adults.

All performances take place at the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Center, Van Cliburn Auditorium, 1200 S. Henderson Blvd. in Kilgore.

Call (903) 983-8601 for more info or tickets or go online at www.texasshakespeare.com. Your tickets will be held for you at the will-call table where you can pick them up when you arrive.

Most productions are appropriate for all ages, but children under 6 years old are not admitted with the exception of “The Enchanted Forest.”

The dates above with *, designates Matinees at 3pm. Evening Performances are at 7:30pm.

Tickets start at $24 and go up depending on seat location.

well as in depth exploration of different methods.

Whether you’re a beginning actor or a master of the craft, each student will receive individualized attention for their specific level. To register or for more information call (903)740-5387 or go to apextheatre20.com. Actors’ Preparatory Exchange at Theatre 20 @ Potter Place (APEX) is located at 719 W. Front St., Ste. 20.

Friday-Saturday, July 5th-6th - Galaxy Quest: Space Stories That are Out of this World! An Original Works Production will be held Friday, July 5th at 7pm at the ArtsView Children’s Theatre. Travel to infinity and beyond! Experience aliens, space travel, bad guys, good guys, the moon, lasers, talking planets, and other phenomena that are ‘out of this world’!!! This production represents our very best…an ArtView original from start to finish! Tickets are $6 online.

For more info call (903)236-7535.

Get your season tickets now at UT Tyler Cowan Center - Soon they will start selling tickets to their 2013-14 Broadway Series, along with Performing Art Series, Braithwaite Series, and the Distinguished Lecture Series. Member sales begin Events Every Thursday - “Adult Acting for Stage” with August 5th and public sales dates are noted below for the Broadway Series. The schedule is: instructor Felicity Enas will be held weekly for “Memphis” - Thursday, November 21, 7:30pm ages 15 – adult every Thursday, 6:30-8:15pm.

Advance registration is required. Cost is $35 per (Public sales begin October 21st) class or $100 a month (4 classes). This weekly class “Million Dollar Quartet - Thursday, February 13, is an on-going workshop designed for all levels of 2014, 7:30pm (Public sales begin November 25th) experience. Audition technique, vocal training, “The Addams Family” - Friday, April 4, 2014, ‘how to read a script, interpretation, charac7:30pm (Public sales begin March 3rd) terization, movement and cold reading will be studied. To register or for more information call UT Tyler Cowan Center is lcoated at 3900 (903)740-5387 or go to apextheatre20.com. Actors’ University Blvd, Tyler. You can call the Box Office Preparatory Exchange at Theatre 20 @ Potter Place (903)566-7424 or go to www.cowancenter.org.

(APEX) is located at 719 W. Front St., Ste. 20.

Every Tuesday - Adult Camera Acting with instructor Olivia Hardt will be held every Tuesday EGuide Magazine will list any event in East Texas for free. To be included, send us your 6:00-7:30pm. This class is great for people who info, photos and contact info to: would like to pursue acting in film and television.

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Art Events

OPAL: Outdoor Public Art on Loan Call for Entries - The City of Tyler Main Street Department has announced the launch of its new Outdoor Public Art on Loan (OPAL) project.

The project will result in the exhibit of six large works of sculpture throughout the downtown area. The Main Street Department, in cooperation with the Downtown Tyler Arts Coalition (DTAC) and Heart of Tyler, Inc., has issued a Request for Proposals to sculptors throughout the area.

Exhibit sites were chosen by a DTAC volunteer committee comprised of sculptors, architects, landscape architects and others. A jury will select the six pieces that go on display. Pieces will be installed in September 2013 and remain in place until July 2014. Each artist whose work is selected will receive a $1,000 stipend and be honored at an opening reception on Oct. 4 at Gallery Main Street. The honored artists will also have web pages devoted to their work and connected for public viewing via QR codes. Funding for this initial portion of the program comes from a Retail Merchants of Tyler grant. “We hope that we can gain enough additional grants and financial support for the program that we can award a purchase prize to one artist whose work then can be made part of a permanent public art display in our downtown area,” said Main Street Department Leader Beverly Abell. Digital submissions are due to Gallery Main Street, which is managed by the Main Street Department and DTAC, by August 2nd. Artists will be notified of selections by August 13th, and plans have been made to have artwork in place by September 20th. The

phenomenon.

This exhibition is particularly remarkable in that, despite the diverse array of objects and the far-reaching influences they represent, it is drawn from a single collection.

The Decoera works in the Levenson Collection embrace social themes revealing the contradictions of Japan as the Jazz Age collided with military “6x6@110” continues through Monday, July 8th at Gallery Main Street, downtown Tyler. expansionism October 4th reception at Gallery Main Street will overseas, and serve as the official opening of the project. reveal the stunning artistic achievements of a Deco Japan: Shaping Art & Culture, 1920–1945 singular time in history. The Tyler Museum of Art is the only venue in Texas to host Deco Japan. The will continue through October 20th at the Tyler exhibition is drawn from The Levenson Collection Museum of Art. Between the two World Wars, when 20th-Century modernism established a firm and is organized and circulated by Art Services hold in the realm of fine art, Art Deco emerged as International, Alexandria, Virginia. Admission is a cultural as well as artistic movement. Permeating adults, $7; seniors and Students, $5; and children (12 & under), free. TMA is open Tuesdayinto creative forms as diverse as graphic design Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 1pm-5pm; and and architecture, the movement informed the social fabric closed Mondays. Call (903)595-1001 for info. from fashion to cinema across On-going - Tyler Museum of Art Seniors’ Day the globe – perhaps nowhere plus Family Day! Join us for Seniors’ Day as we more prominently than in say thank you to all of our visitors ages 65 and Japan. Encompassing close to up. The third Monday of every other month 200 objects and prints, Deco seniors are invited to enjoy free, guided tours of Japan: Shaping Art & Culture, the current exhibitions. Family Day is the second Saturday of every month, and is a fun-filled event, 1920–1945 is one of the first large-scale museum exhibitions perfect for the entire family. Family Days are held in the classroom, and children are invited to stop to spotlight the developin from 2-4 and participate in free art activities! ment of this vastly influential

Kids will also like the tasty refreshments provided during the event. Family Day activities enhance the current TMA exhibitions by reflecting similar themes, artistic styles, techniques, and other artistic aspects. Please call (903)595-1001 for more information and to reserve your place.

6x6@110 continues through Monday, July 8th at Gallery Main Street, downtown Tyler. The idea of 6x6@110 is to get artists and arts supporters to create art on small canvases distributed by Gallery Main Street. The canvases are turned back in to the gallery, and then sold via special exhibit for $20 each. All proceeds will go to the gallery and arts programming. Last year’s inaugural project was a big hit with participants and the public, with approximately 400 canvases sold. The 6x6 part of the project’s title is, of course, due to the use of 6” x 6” canvases. The 110 in the title refers to the gallery’s address, 110 W. Erwin. This project is a major fundraiser for operations of Gallery Main Street and arts programming emanating from the gallery. Gallery Main Street is located at 110 West Erwin St., downtown Tyler. They are open Monday-Wednesday 10am-5pm; Thursday-Friday 10am-6pm; and Saturday 12 noon-4pm. Admission is always free.

“H2O” will open at Gallery Main Street with an opening reception, Saturday, July 13th, 5:30-8pm. This will continue through Monday, August 19th. Gallery Main Street is located at 110 West Erwin St., downtown Tyler. They are open Monday-Wednesday 10am-5pm; Thursday-Friday 10am-6pm; and Saturday 12 noon-4pm. Admission is always free.

The Juried Student Exhibition continues at Meadows Gallery. The Meadows Gallery is located within the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center on the campus of The University of Texas at Tyler and features rotating exhibitions throughout the year. Exhibitions include the graduating BFA Senior Exhibition, graduating MFA student thesis exhibitions, faculty exhibitions, student juried exhibitions, invited guest artist exhibitions and our Annual International Exhibition. Call (903)566-7250 for info.

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