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Contents 5-10 Things to Do » 34th Annual Tomato Fest Saturday, June 9th » At Liberty Hall This Month: “Finding Dory” Swim Along, “Back to the Future” Quote Along, “Grease” Rockin’ Rydel Sing Along, Jeannie Seely with Dion Pride and The Moore Sisters, Card 53 Comedy, Country Music Hall of Famer Connie Smith, “Tarzan,” “Jaws” Quote Along, and Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute Concert » Coffee & Cars, Downtown Tyler » 6th Annual Peltier Subaru Dirty Dog Wash benefitting Pets Fur People » Cool Off from the Summer Heat this Month at Studio Movie Grill: Classics and Children’s Summer Series » A Rock ‘n Roll Summer of CESSE Fun » 5K’s, Fun Runs & Much More » Smith County Freedom Ride & Festival 2018 » Lone Star Gun Show at Harvey Convention Center » Pooches on the Patio at FRESH This Month » 903 Handmade: Little Makers & Macrame Class » Tyler State Park Offers Springtime Outdoor Fun » Bridal Expo with East Texas Bride » Walk with a Doc & Ask Your Questions » TJC Offers Fun Activities & Summer Camps » 10th Annual Tyler Coin Show » Hit the Bricks: 2nd Saturday Downtown Tyler June 9th » Cycology Family Ride 11 Food » Boards & Bites: Board Games and Yummy Food For All Ages: A New Concept is New Open in Tyler » Summer has Arrived Bringing Lots of Fresh Produce » Food News & Events 14-18 Music » “Stefan Cotter: A Little Out Of The Ordinary”

by Johnny Griffith » Southern Raised, Southern Strong: Easton Corbin to Headline » Pine Curtain Music Festival at True Vine Brewing » Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Set for August 3rd Concert » “Chris Oliver & Company: Making The Connection” by Johnny Griffith » The Complete Music Gig Guide for Live Music 19 Theatre » Tickets on Sale for Tyler Civic Theatre’s “Ring of Fire” » Upcoming Plays, Musicals, and More 20 Family » A Summer Jam Packed Full of Fun At The Tyler Library » Barnes & Noble Booksellers Story Times » Return of the Dinosaurs to Discovery Science Place » Times Square Cinema Presents The Summer Movie Special 22 Art » “Inside the Artist’s Studio: On View this Summer: Contemporary Artists on View in East Texas”

by Derrick White » Summer Creative Camps at Tyler Museum of Art » 6x6@110 and Solo Show at Gallery Main Street 23 Books » Spend the Summer Reading: Reviews of “Bring Me Back,” “The Sisters,” and “Neema’s Reason to Smile” by Gini Rainey » Book Clubs & Book Signings

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“Finding Dory” Swim Along

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“Back to the Future” Quote Along JUNE 15TH (7-9PM)

“Grease” Rockin’ Rydel Sing Along

JUNE 16TH (7-9PM)

Jeannie Seely with Dion Pride & The Moore Sisters JUNE 23RD (8-10PM)

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JUNE 27TH (7-9PM)

Country Music Hall of Famer Connie Smith JULY 20TH (7-9PM)

JUNE 30TH (2-3:30PM)

“Tarzan”

“Sail On: Beach Boys Tribute”

JULY 5TH (7-9PM)

JUNE 26TH (7-9PM)

“Jaws” Quote Along

Mo Pitney in Concert

JULY 21ST (2-4PM)

AUGUST 3RD (7-9PM)

“Moana”

Dailey & Vincent in Concert

For tickets go to LibertyTyler.com Downtown Tyler, 103 E. Erwin, Tyler, Texas 75702

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6th Annual Peltier Subaru Dirty Dog Wash benefitting PetsEventsFurthisPeople month will make a difference for

34th Annual Tomato Fest Saturday, June 9th Welcome to Jacksonville – home of the

best tasting fruit – tomatoes!

Local farmers are busy getting ready for the upcoming 34th Annual Tomato Fest in Jacksonville, Texas, by planting acres of the best tastin’ tomatoes. Join the celebration Saturday, June 9th in downtown Jacksonville for a HUGE day of fun activities all day long.

Over 200+ vendors and all kinds of festival food, including the famous fried green tomatoes, Farmers Market, $500 Got Talent Contest, Car Show, Motorcycle Show, Tennis Tournament, Soccer Tournament, Softball Tournament, Entertainment, Kidz Zone, and so much more will cover five blocks of downtown. Tomato events include Salsa Contest, Tomato Eating and Peeling Contest, Tomato Archery, Tomato Shoot, Best Home Grown Tomato Contest, Tomato Packing Contest, and tours of the Tomato Shed. Saturday evening, Chili’s Street Dance will take place featuring Brian Chance Band and Lady Chazz and the Tramps.

Activities kick off on Saturday, June 2nd with a 5K run sponsored by All Smiles. Monday, June 4th and Tuesday, June 5th is Family First Clinic’s Corporate Challenge Dodgeball Tournament. On Wednesday, June 6th, a Gospel Concert sponsored

AtLibertyLiberty Hall This Month Hall is hosting a variety of upcoming

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

June 2nd (2-3:40pm) “Finding Dory” Swim Along Come out and join the fun at the sing along. Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) is a wide-eyed, blue tang fish who suffers from memory loss every 10 seconds or so. The one thing she can remember is that she somehow became separated from her parents as a child.

With help from her friends Nemo and Marlin, Dory embarks on an epic adventure to find them.

Tickets are $4-$6 at the door and online.

June 7th (7-9pm) - “Back to the Future” Quote Along - Join the fun as this classic movie is shown on the big screen again. In this 1980’s sci-fi classic, small-town California teen Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is thrown back into the ‘50’s when an experiment by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) goes awry. Tickets are $6 at the door and online. Student get a $2 discount when presenting a valid student ID.

both dogs and people alike.

6th Annual Peltier Subaru Dirty Dog Wash will take place Saturday, June 2nd,

by Whata10am-5pm, at burger Peltier Subaru, featuring Tyler. Dog The Group washes are free and Peltier Subaru will Join the fun at will perform donate $25 for every dog washed! at Central Baptist Church. New this year is the Farm the heart of Tyler Microchipping, vaccinations, and nail trims for Coffee and Cars, will be offered too. to Table dinner event Thursday, June 8th that will June 10th, 10am-12 This benefits Pets Fur People, who is take place at Castle on the Lake on beautiful Lake noon and start your committed to reduce and ultimately eliminate Jacksonville and will be catered by Rob Gowin, day right with an euthanasia as an acceptable method of population Sadler’s Kitchen & Catering. A 4-Man Scramble amazing cold brew control for unwanted dogs and cats. They promote takes place at the Cherokee Ranch Golf Club on by @CoffeeOutthe positive results of spay/neuter programs to Friday, June 8th. The final Tomato Fest week celesideTyler. Everyone is welcome to bring your car, reduce dog and cat overpopulation, and pride bration ends at Lake Jacksonville with a Ski Show on truck, bike etc.. or just come check out and see themselves in teaching responsible pet guardianSunday, June 10th. what the Rose City has to offer. For more info go to ship. For more info go to petsfurpeople.org or call Come and taste the best tomatoes and fun Facebook @CoffeeandCarsTyler. No entry fees.

(903)597-2471. festival packed with lots to do for everyone.

For additional information, contact JacksonJune 9th (11am-2pm) - Texas Ice Cream Festival ville Chamber of Commerce at (903)586-2217, Held in Downtown Tyler come kick off summer with fun activities like games, or go to JacksonvilleTexas.com/Tomato-Fest or food, ice cream, music, kid’s Top Model Competition, and much more.

Facebook.com/JacksonvilleChamber.

This is free to attend. For more info go to texasicecreamfestival.net.

Coffee & Cars Returns to Downtown Tyler

June 15th (7-9pm) - “Grease” Rockin’ Rydel Sing Along - Sing along to this classic! Experience the friendships, romances and adventures of a group of high school kids in the 1950’s. Welcome to the singing and dancing world of “Grease,” the most successful movie musical of all time. Tickets are $6 at the door and online.

June 16th (7-9pm) - Jeannie Seely with Dion Pride and The Moore Sisters - Grand Ole Opry Star, Jeannie Seely recently celebrated 50 years as a member of the worldfamous Grand Ole Opry. Known as “Miss Country Soul,” her 1966 number-one hit “Don’t Touch Me” stayed on the charts for five months.

With a successful breakthrough hit, Jeannie found herself traveling from coast to coast for concert appearances. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased by calling (866)710-8942.

June 23rd (8pm) - Card 53 Comedy - Card 53 Comedy brings their unique style of improv “makem-ups” back to the stage of Liberty Hall.

They are excited to create for you an experience like no other in Tyler, made up entirely on the spot based off your suggestions. Card 53 strives each show to be what they consider “clean-ish,” however due to the unpredictable nature of improv, they risk embarrassing their wives, girlfriends, dogs, employers, and total strangers with their unique style of improv makem-ups. Tickets start at $15.

June 27th (7-9pm) - Country Music Hall of Famer Connie Smith - In 1964, Connie Smith recorded the Bill Anderson-written “Once a Day.” Issued as her first single, it spent eight weeks at #1. She also cut darkly personal songs including “Ribbon of Darkness” and “The Last Letter.” For tickets call (866)710-8942. Tickets start at $40.

June 30th (2-3:30pm) - “Tarzan” will be shown.

In this Disney animated tale, the orphaned Tarzan (Tony Goldwyn) grows up in the remote African wilderness, raised by the gentle gorilla Kala (Glenn Close). When a British expedition enters the jungle, Tarzan encounters the beautiful Jane (Minnie Driver) and recognizes that, like her, he’s human. Falling in love with Jane, Tarzan is torn between embracing civilization and staying with his gorilla family. Tickets are $4-$6 and available at the door and online.

July 5th (7-9pm) - “Jaws” Quote Along - When a young woman is killed by a shark while skinnydipping near the New England tourist town of Amity Island, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) wants to close the beaches, but mayor Larry Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) overrules him, fearing that the loss of tourist revenue will cripple the town. Ichthyologist Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and grizzled ship captain Quint (Robert Shaw) offer to help Brody capture the killer beast, and the trio engage in an epic battle of man vs. nature. Come say all the lines

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that we all know and love! Tickets are $6 and available at the door and online. All students get a $2 discount when presenting a valid student ID. July 20th (7-9pm) - “Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute” is a show based out of Nashville, TN, that focuses on performing songs by America’s Band, The Beach Boys, to sheer perfection. The show includes over 30 well-known hits. Members of Sail On have performed with Brian Wilson’s band, The Zombies, Earth Wind and Fire, Cheap Trick, and Mark Lindsay. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling (866)710-8942.

July 21st (2-4pm) - “Moana” will be on screen.

An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in her quest to become a master way-finder. Tickets are $4-$6.

July 26th (7pm) - Mo Pitney - Mo Pitney enjoyed his first success as a singer and songwriter who enthusiastically embraced a classic country sound, earning a standing ovation during his first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry. When Mo Pitney sings “let me tell you about country” in his debut single, he’s doing more than telling. He’s showing. Appropriately titled, the song “Country” is as much a positioning statement as introduction. Special guest Jake Penrod will perform as well. Tickets start at $25. For tickets call (866) 710-8942.

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GARAGE BAR: DEAD WALKING & RIDING TOURS 6X6@110 JACK RYAN'S YE OLDE CITY ANTIQUES SCAVENGER HUNT AT THE GOODMAN-LEGRAND MUSEUM HALF MILE OF HISTORY TOURS ON VIEW DON JUAN’S ROSE CITY FARMERS MARKET, 8-12 NOON CITY ALLSTARS, 9-1 AT ETX BREWING CO: MAKERSPACE AT TYLER PUBLIC LIBRARY, 2-4PM SELF-GUIDED SCAVENGER HUNT SPORTS ZONE 903 HANDMADE: “LITTLE MAKERS FAIR” TRIO GRAND, 7-10 AT SMITH COUNTY HISTORICAL GALLERY DISCOVERY SCIENCE PLACE: OPENING OF GARAGE BAR MOSS: WHERE FLOWERS ARE FAIR MAIN RICK’S: LIVE 5, 9-1 SOCIETY MUSEUM “RETURN OF THE DINOSAURS” EXHIBIT BLACK PEARL STREET “SUMMER WINDS” WITH THE “PERSONALIZED WOOD PALLET RICK'S ON THE SQUARE CRAFT COCKTAIL MIXOLOGY ART VENDORS ETSO AT LIBERTY HALL, 2PM CLASS” AT INNOVATION PIPELINE, CLASS AT JACK RYAN'S THE PORCH AT ETX BREWERY AT HEART 1-3PM AND 3-5PM STRADA CAFFE: OLD OMEN, 8-10PM OF TYLER, FOUNDRY COFFEE HOUSE 8AM-4PM STRADA CAFFE

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Cool Off from the Summer Heat this Month at Studio Movie Grill Join the fun at Studio Movie Grill

(SMG), located at 8954 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler. Tickets are available at the door and at studiomoviegrill.com. SMG offers box office hits as well as special screenings. These include: Classics Family Favorites

Relive your favorites on the big screen with these summer family favorites. These start at 7:15pm.

• June 6th: “Purple Rain” • June 13th: “The Wizard of Oz” • June 20th: “The Neverending Story” • June 27th: The Iron Gate” • July 4th: “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”

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Special Needs Screenings

Family-friendly movies are free for children with special needs and their siblings with adult tickets available for before-noon price. Special Needs Screenings are shown with the lights up and the volume lowered, and children are free to move around, talk, or even dance in the aisles during the movie.

Special Needs Screenings are shown at 11am.

Parental guidance is always suggested. The scheduled movies are: • June 2nd: “Solo: A Star Wars Story” • June 23rd: “The Incredibles 2” • June 30th: “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” Classic Comedies

Relive your favorites on the big screen with our SMG Classics series! Have some laughs this summer with these comedy classics all at 7:15pm.

• July 11th: “The Hangover” • July 18th: “Blazing Saddles” • July 25th: “National Lampoon’s Vacation” • August 1st: “Risky Business”

Children’s Summer Series

SMG’s Children’s Summer Series offers a budget-friendly entertainment option for families, summer camps, and weekday programs to escape the summer heat to watch $1 screenings of recent, popular, children films.

• May 28th-June 1st: “Flushed Away” • June 4th-8th: “The Book of Life” • June 11th-15th: “How to Train Your Dragon 2” • June 18th-22nd: “Ferdinand” • June 25th-29th: “Captain Underpants” • July 2nd-6th: “The Boss Baby” • July 9th-13th: “Horton Hears a Who” • July 16th-20th: “The Peanuts Movie” • July 23rd-27th: “The Croods” • July 30th-August 3rd: “The Prince of Egypt” • August 6th-10th: “Megamind” • August 13th-17th: “Puss in Boots” • August 20th-24th: “Epic” • August 27th-31st: “Flushed Away” Big Screen Classics

Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Twentieth Century Fox are celebrating the anniversary of several classic movies this summer.

• June 10th (6:45pm), 11th and 13th (6:15pm) “Scarface” • July 15th and 18th (2pm and 7pm) - “Big” Watch Party: Jumanji Double Feature

Join the fun and watch this classic movie back to back this summer! See the 1995 “Jumanji” original and then see the 2017 hit.

• June 10th (2pm) and 11th (6:30pm)

A Rock ‘n Roll Summer of CESSE Fun Visitors of the Center for

Earth & Space Science Education (CESSE) at Tyler Junior College will have a lot of fun this month.

Most shows offer tickets for $5. Tickets for All Day passes are $12 for adults and $9 for students, children, and senior citizens. Exhibit only tickets are $3. Tickets can be purchased at sciencecenter.tjc.edu.

CESSE is open Tuesday-Friday 9:30am4:30pm, and Saturday 10am-4:30pm. CESSE is located on the Tyler Junior College campus at 1411 E. Lake St., Tyler.

• 12 noon - “National Parks Adventure” • 1pm - “Dream Big: Engineering Our World” • 2pm - “Extreme Weather” • 3pm - “Space Next” • 4pm - “Moons: Worlds of Mystery” New this month is “Extreme Weather.”

Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, Rock ‘n Roll Saturday but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. “Extreme Weather” takes us to the front Rock ‘n Roll Saturday is fun for the entire lines where few have gone. Among the melting family! Two shows will be presented. June 16th “SpacePark360” will be shown at 7pm and “Rock tidewater glaciers of Alaska, National Geographic Emerging Explorer Dr. Erin Pettit leads a young on Demand” at 8pm. July 21st and August 18th team of researchers into the splash zone at the face the two shows will be shown again. of Dawes Glacier aboard a boat custom-designed “SpacePark360” takes audiences on a wild, to get as close as possible to the calving ice. Using a immersive ride through the solar system, recreating the experience of amusement park thrill rides variety of instruments, her team works to measure - roller coasters, pendulums, inverters, and more. the rate of melting to help build a more accurate Seen from the rider’s perspective, “SpacePark360” model of global ocean level rise. combines full dome technology with thrill rides to A FREE Star Party Saturday create a heart-pounding experience.

June 2nd (ongoing the first Saturday of each “Rock on Demand” fills the entire 40-foot month), you can see a Star Party in a live presentadomed theater with vibrant graphics, completely tion in CESSE’s 40-foot planetarium dome. This enveloping visitors in a 360-degree view while the is a unique opportunity for families to view the 16,000-watt, digital surround sound system plays beautiful heavens of east Texas. Best of all, it is rock hits ranging from the Beatles and Rolling completely FREE! Stones to The Doors and Aerosmith.

Learn all about the stars, the planets, and the Tickets are $5 for each show. This is fun for the constellations as you take a tour of the night sky entire family! and travel to distant planets and beyond. There Dome Shows will also be a TJC astronomy professor with teleCESSE offers a variety of Dome Shows. Call for scopes set up outside (weather permitting) for you to gaze at the astronomical objects with your own availability in the event field trips may have been eyes until 10pm. scheduled. Daily show schedules are: Live Sky shows will be at 8pm, 8:30pm, and • 10am - Children’s Show • 11am - “SpacePark360” 9pm. Telescope viewing will be 8-10pm.

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

to eguidemagazine@gmail.com. It is always free to list any event.

July 4th - Freedom Fighter 5K will be held at Bergfeld Park. Registration is currently open at freedomfighter5k. com. This run benefits the Boot Campaign. This familyfriendly event is a great way to start your July 4th holiday by walking or running 3.1 miles, giving back, and making a difference. Boot Campaign proudly serves our country by providing life-improving programs for veterans and military families nationwide to bridge the divide between military life and civilian life.

• September 9th - 11th Annual Rose City Triathlon • September 22nd - Pineywoods Ultra • September 29th - ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/ Walk • October 13th - 2018 Corkscrew Half • November 3rd - Tyler Heart Walk and 5K Red Carpet Run • November 10th - Salute to Service 5K • December 2nd - 2018 Tyler Half Marathon & 5K

June 10th (10am -12 noon) Hounds & Grounds will be held at Panera Bread, 5755 S. Broadway, Tyler. Join us on the patio for brunch and coffee, and bring your furry friends. A portion of the proceeds benefit SPCA of East Texas.

Let the SPCA help you find the perfect forever Join the fun with your four-legged best friend friend! For dogs and cats that are available for this month! adoption, go to spcaeasttx.com.

The SPCA of East Texas rescues, fosters, The SPCA is open Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm rehabilitates, and adopts homeless pets from the and Saturday 10am-4pm. The SPCA of East Texas community. The SPCA is located at 4517 Old is dedicated to improving the lives of animals, Bullard Rd., Tyler, (903)596-7722, spcaeasttx. alleviate their suffering, and to elevate their status com. Scheduled events are: in society. “Our goal is to find the perfect pet for June 7th (6-8pm) - Pooches on the Patio will be held at FRESH by Brookshire’s, 6991 Old Jackson- your lifestyle and household. All our dogs reside ville Hwy., Tyler. Bring your furry friends and enjoy in foster homes until their forever family is found. a great evening of delicious food, drinks, and fun on We invite you to stop by our Adoption Center to the patio. There will be vendors and giveaways, plus meet our Adoption Team and discuss the type of the Matt Raker & The Nearly Brothers band will be pet you are looking for. On Saturdays, you can also performing. A portion of the proceeds benefit SPCA. meet some of our wonderful dogs in person.”

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903 Handmade, Little Makers & Macramé Class

June 9th (10am-2pm) - Little Makers of 903 - Little Makers & Music will feature booths of makers 16 and under and kid musicians. If you are interested in a booth space please email 903handmade@gmail.com.

June 15th (7-9pm) - Macramé Class - Want to learn a craft? This is such a fun one to do. Come join this macramé class lead by Maker Jessika Wood. They provide supplies, snacks (water too) and 10% off shopping for the night, and you bring your favorite drink and friend.

Class is limited so don’t wait too long to sign up.

This is held at 903 Handmade, 253 S. Broadway, Downtown Tyler. If you are interested please email 903handmade@gmail.com.

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• March 23rd - Tyler Azalea 10K • April 27th - Diva Du July 4th (8am-11pm)

Smith County

Freedom Ride

& Festival 2018

This free event will feature fireworks, hotdogs, drinks, watermelons, kids, pets, hot-rods and motorcycles, and there is no better way to celebrate the 4th of July on a Wednesday! Come out, celebrate our freedom, and honor all those who serve at this Independence Day festival and ride. Downtown businesses will be open to the public. The public will vote on “Smith County’s Most Patriotic Ride” and “Smith County’s Most Patriotic Hotrod” from 12 noon-4pm. The Independence Day Ride will begin at 5pm to the clubhouse for a free firework show at dark.

Everyone in the community is welcome to join in on the fun!

For more info go to facebook.com/ events/129556567877651.

Lone Star Gun Show at Harvey Convention Center At the Lone Star Gun Show, June 16th-17th,

you can bring in your old gun and trade up for the gun you’ve always wanted plus look at all the kinds of merchandise from new and used guns, knives, swords, hunting gear, books, coins, medals, ammo, reloading equipment, and supplies. You might even get to see museum quality memorabilia! Best of all - you will enjoy all of this with the benefit of paying discount prices, too!

Show hours are Saturday 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 10am to 4pm.

You must be 18 or older to enter the event and those under 18 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.

For more info email Michelle@lonestargunshow.com or call (214)635-2009.

Tickets are available online at facebook.com/ events/171295226831628 and at the door. Tickets are $8-11. This will be held at Harvey Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler.

Lone Star Gun shows are a trade show company that promotes gun shows across the DFW metroplex. This show will return to Tyler August 11th, October 27th and December 8th.

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Tyler State Park Offers Summer Outdoor Fun At Tyler State Park, you can boat, fish,

June Music

4803 Old Bullard Rd, Ste 1, Tyler, TX 75703 (903) 581-6700 — dakotasintyler.com

June 1st - Gary Patrick, 8pm June 2nd - Gary Kyle Band, 8pm June 6th - Scotty G, 7pm June 8th - Jonah Gonzales, 8pm June 13th - Solo Acoustic, 7pm June 15th - Heather Harper, 8pm June 16th - Gary Patrick Band, 8pm June 20th - Darrin Morris, 7pm June 22nd - Clint Alford, 8pm June 23 - Matt Raker & the Nearly Brothers, 8pm June 27th - Gary Patrick, 7pm June 29th - Paul Shafer, 8pm June 30th - Jesse Kramer Duo, 8pm

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swim in the lake, hike, mountain bike, picnic, geo cache, camp, bird watch, and study nature. It is located at 789 Park Road 16, Tyler. All events are free with fee paid for admission into the park. Adults are $6 daily, and children 12 years and under are free. For more info go to tpwd.texas.gov/ state-parks/tyler or call (903)597-5338.

Tyler State Park offers many events this month.

June 2nd, July 7th, August 4th, September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st (9am-12 noon) - Dutch Oven Cooking - Come join the Dutch Oven D.O.G.s for great food and fellowship the first Saturday of the month. Bring the family and join in the fun. Cooking begins at 9am and food tasting begins at 11:45am.

June 2nd, 16th (2-3pm) - Wildflowers, Pollinators, and Predators - Discover the explosion of color in the Post Oak Savannah as prairie and woodland wildflowers bloom. You will also see colorful pollinators and the equally colorful predators that hunt them. Dress for the weather and be ready for a short walk. Meet at the Blackjack Nature Trail.

June 2nd, 7th (4-5pm) - Zombie Apocalypse Hike - What happens when things go wrong? Can you survive without cell phones, electricity, or transportation? Come and play this light-hearted game of survival and see if you make it through the apocalypse! Dress for the weather and be ready for a 3/4 mile hike. Meet at the Whispering Pines Trailhead.

June 6th (10-11am) - “Lost” in the Forest Hike - Explore the definitions of what it means to be “lost in the forest.” Learn how to keep from getting lost, what to do if you are lost, and how not every kind of “lost” is a bad thing. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and be prepared for about a one mile hike through the forest. Meet at the Old Road Trailhead.

June 6th, 14th (2-3pm) - Knotty-time for Kids Learn some basic knots that every camper needs to know. Knots have “tied” together civilizations throughout history, and they are still important today. Learn knots important for camping and one that can be a lifesaver. Meet at the Silver Canoe Park Store patio.

June 6th, 14th (3-4pm) - Kids’ Wilderness Survival - Learn how to keep from getting lost, what to do if you are lost, and how to make a handy survival pack. Meet at the Silver Canoe Park Store patio.

June 7th (9-10am) - Weather or Not? Learn how to “read” weather and how to prepare for weather either outdoors or at home. Meet at the Amphitheater.

June 7th (10-11am) - Navigation Revelation: Map and Compass - Learn to use a compass and a map for your navigation needs. Bring a compass if you

have one. Meet at the Amphitheater.

June 8th (9-10am) - Wilderness Backpack - Learn what to put in a backpack for your wilderness adventure. Learn how to pack for children and pets, too. Meet at the Blackjack Pavilion.

June 8th (10am-12 noon) - Backcountry Hike Series - Learn how to prepare yourself so your trip will be more enjoyable. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and be ready for a moderate three mile hike through the forest. Meet at the Blackjack Pavilion.

June 8th (2-3pm) - Historic Games: Play Like Your Grandparents - Play the games kids have played for generations and find out your grandparents really did know how to have fun. Meet at the Amphitheater.

June 9th (10-11:30am) - Wildfood Walk - Learn to identify edible wild plants and how to prepare them. Many edible plants may be seen during this short hike. Learn about plant safety too. Prepare for the weather and be ready for 1/3 mile walk.

Meet at the Blackjack Nature Trail.

June 9th (2-3pm) - Micros & Giants - Compare the large and the small on this 3/4 mile hike through the Pineywoods.

June 14th (10am-12 noon) - Lakeshore Nature Hike - Discover the health benefits of being outdoors as we pass through changing ecosystems like hardwood bottomlands and upland pine forests. This is an easy 2.1 mile hike so bring water, sturdy shoes, and dress for the weather. Meet at the Silver Canoe Park Store.

June 16th (2-3pm) - Dragonflies: An Ode to Odonata - Observe these amazing creatures dart through the sky and learn about their life-cycle and their benefit to you. Dress for the weather and be ready for a short hike. Meet at the Whispering Pines Interpretive Trailhead.

June 23rd (2-4pm) - The Big Clock: Daytime Sky - Join us for some daytime astronomy activities and day sky viewing. Meet at the Silver Canoe Park Store patio.

June 23rd (8:30-10pm) - Night Sky: The Moon, Planets and Constellations - See the features of the waxing Gibbous Moon, the planets, and constellations of the season. Dress for the weather.

Bring a blanket and/or a chair and bug repellent.

Park on the entrance road to the Blackjack Camping loop and meet at the multi-use trailhead parking lot.

July 29th (12:30-4:30pm)

The Bridal Expo

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Bridal Expo with East Texas Bride features exhibitors, bridal fashion presentations, grand prizes, and fabulous fun!

This is sponsored by All American Party & Tent Rentals, Complete Weddings & Events East Texas, and Fantasy & Fairytale Floral Designs.

There will be grand prize giveaways that include The Landing at Joshua Farms offering a fabulous Saturday package valued at $4500; Bella Sera Ranch offering a Friday DIY package for 150 guests valued at $2695 (excludes December); Old Omen Guest House “Event Day Free” for 150 guests; Eagle’s Bluff $1800 venue package; Venue 31 Events $1,000 in event rentals; Fantasy & Fairytale Floral Designs offering a floral package valued at $1,000; Complete East Texas Weddings & Events offering DJ, video, and photography packages; Lisa Gallant Photography package valued at $1,200; Simply Beautiful Flowers & More a $500 floral package; Nichole Beth Photography $500 bridal session; and The Barn at the Silver Spur Cabin overnight stay.

Don’t miss this wonderful summer bridal event. Register for reduced tickets for $8 online and secure your bride bag and your Symbolize It gift card. Tickets at the door are $10.

This will be held at Harvey Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler.

Walk with a Doc & Ask Your Questions The Smith County Medical Society and Fit City Tyler invites

the community to participate in the weekly “Walks with a Doc” program, serving those who are interested in a healthy lifestyle.

Walk With a Doc is held every Thursday, September through May and is a FREE program that allows the public to receive free health education from doctors while outside the medical setting.

Join any of these weekly walks by meeting at Rose Rudman Park at the Copeland Road trailhead at 6pm.

• June 2nd: Shoulder Pain with Jon-Michael Cline • June 16th: ‘ICE’ Phone Settings: Be Prepared with Jeffrey Beers Friendly dogs, parents with strollers, and kids on bicycles are welcome. In the event of bad weather, the topic and speaker will be rescheduled. For more info go to fitcitytyler.com.

TJC Offers Summer Activity & Camps From animation

to athletics, horsemanship to robotics, and scuba to improv comedy, Tyler Junior College has a summer camp to spark the imagination of any young explorer.

Registration is open now for TJC Summer Camps for kids ages 3 and up. Camps begin Monday, June 4th, and continue through mid-August.

“TJC camps offer great opportunities for kids to gain skills to succeed in sports and learn about other cultures through art, science, and technology,” he said, “but they’re also often a kid’s first opportunity to spend time on a college campus.

Ultimately, we hope our campers are inspired to pursue a college career someday.”

The camps are operated at several locations on the TJC campus, including the Center for Earth & Space Science Education at TJC, Wagstaff and Gentry gyms, the Ornelas HPE Center, art department, science labs, swimming pool, and gymnasiums.

TJC offers more than 60 activity camps, including: App Attack, Aquatic Camp, Babysitting Basic Training Bootcamp, Broadway Camp,

Camp Illusion, Chess Camp, Code Breakers, Cookie, Cupcakes & Games, Comic Book Creation, CSI, Cultural Arts from Around the World, Dance Intensive for Beginners, Digital Storytellers, Disc Golf, English/Western Horsemanship, Explorers of the Kingdoms of East Texas, Exploring our World of Chemistry, Family Astronomy Camp, French Foil Fencing, Frozen Dance Camp, Game Labs, Improv Comedy, Incredible Stuff, Introduction to High Tech Health Careers, Jazz/Hip Hop Dance Camp, Jewelry Camp, LEGO Comics: Design Your Own Adventure, LEGO WeDo: Robotics for Younger Kids, Little Pony Express, Make Your First 3D Video Game, Make Your First Video Game, Minecraft Animators, Minecraft Designers, Minecraft Modders, Open Water Scuba, Pencil, Ink and Charcoal, Petite Picassos Art Camp, Printmaking Workshop, Robotics Camp, Scratch Jr.: Coding & Games for Kids, Space Camp, Slime Kaboom, Star Wars Stop Animation, Surveying & Mapping, Table Tennis, The Finishing Touch, Video Game Animation, Video Game History, Virtual Reality, Watercolor & Acrylic Painting, and Wood Works.

Athletic camps, run entirely by TJC coaching staff and players, include: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.

For details or to register online go to tjcsummercamps.com.

june 22nd-23rd

10th Annual Tyler Coin Show

10th Annual Tyler Coin Show will be held at Harvey Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler. Friday, June 22nd the show will be 12 noon-5pm and Saturday, June 23rd 9am-5pm. There will be coins, currency, tokens, gold, and silver on over 50 tables. They will do verbal appraisals and there will be door prizes, educational displays, and more.

For more info call (903)570-3136 or email ucce@hotmail.com.

Hit the Bricks: 2nd Saturday Downtown Tyler

Saturday, June 9th

(Second Saturday of each month) 12 noon-10pm Get out and about on and off the square where Downtown businesses will be offering fun events all day long. There is free parking in the Fair parking garage. Rain or shine, Downtown Tyler will be the place to be every second Saturday. For more info and a full list of events go to visittyler.com/secondsaturday or find Hit the Bricks on Facebook.

Dates are: June 9th, July 14th, August 11th, September 8th, October 13th, November 10th, and December 8th.

Weekly every Thursday, 6:30-8pm

Cycology Family Ride

Fun! Family! Fitness! Free!

This fun family ride will meet at Cycology at 6:30pm every Thursday. Everyone is welcome. Ride part or all of 12 miles through the bike lanes of Tyler’s beautiful neighborhoods. This is a ride for all riders, bike styles, and ability levels for adults and kids. Helmets and lights are required. Cycology is located at 225 E Amherst Dr. For more info call (903) 630-6363 or go to cycologybikeco.com.

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Food

Foodie Events

classic Italian fare. There are several locations in this June 12th (5-9pm) - Cause an Effect: Dine Out small chain that is based out - Make dinner a selfless act and dine at Chipoof Marshall, Texas. A sister tle, 4751 S. Broadway, Tyler. Mention Bethesda to restaurant, Pietro’s is located have 50% of your purchase donating back to the in Longview. Rosaria Filipclinic. Donations support programs of providing pazzo, along with her husband, Rose Filippazzo medical and dental care to the working uninsured co-founded Pietro’s Pizza in the Longview Mall. Her or underinsured. For more info go to facebook. devoted attention to detail and ability to know “what com/events/785259894992898. the customer wants” shows in her dedication to her June 14th (7:15-9:15pm) - Rosé All Day: A Wine family’s success.

Tasting - Come to Cork, 109 E. Grande Blvd., Tyler for this pairing night featuring Rosé wines Boards & Bites is now and exquisite food. Cost is $55. RSVP to Cork. open in Green Acres Shopping Center in Tyler and is a new June 17th (3-10pm) The iconic concept, geared towards all ages Father’s Day Shrimp family-friendly and focusing on family fun.

Boil will be held at restaurant will You can find classic games from The Grove, 3500 Old be located in the decades ago, the hottest games Jacksonville Hwy., French Quarter from today, and a bunch of want to bring Tyler. Celebrate Dad Shopping Center really weird things in between! them back with boiled shrimp and all the sides (sausage, From their Facebook page, “We are a board together by corn, potatoes, onions, and bread) plus live music at 4526 S. Broadway and game café and serve food like an array of sandwiches, and through outside on the lawn. Tickets are $20-$25 and is scheduled to appetizers, shakes, and desserts - all perfect to pair games. We’ll do available on Facebook at @TheGroveTyler. open in late summer. with your gaming experience. For those unfamiliar this in a lot of June 20th (7-10pm) - Vintner’s Dinners - This wonIn addition to the traditional Mr. Gatti’s pizza with the concept, at Boards & Bites, you can stop by different ways, derful summer Mediterranean inspired meal will be buffet and other menu favorites, the new restauand pick out some of your favorite games to enjoy but this stands as our unifying vision. As a teaser, sure to transport you to another world. RSVP needed. rant will feature a family entertainment center with along with a nice drink or meal. You can hang out we’ll be exploring the prospect of kid’s strategy July 25th (7-10pm), the Vintner’s Dinner: A 50-plus games. There will also be separate rooms and enjoy the fun or you can just stop by just for summer camps, game tournaments, singles’ nights, Taste of Alaska will be held. This dinner is full of for private events and birthday parties. lunch or grab a coffee to go.” design workshops, private event hosting, and plenty classic Alaska flavors and paired with our exclusive “I grew up going to Mr. Gatti’s and now I want A catalog of over 550 different board games is a safe, fun place for my own children to hang out,” available. This spans the classic games you grew up more. Stay tuned to both our Facebook page and our and adventurous wines. website for more details.” with like Clue, Monopoly, and Life; contemporary Other dinners will be September 26th, South of said franchisee Lamar Wedell. “We will also use the An up-to-date copy of their library is available at the Border; and November 28th, Fall Harvest. restaurant to help the local community with plans favorites like Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, and Catan; to work with foster children and children with along with successful new award-winning titles like boardsandbitestyler.com. Check often, it changes.

These will be held at Kiepersol, 21508 Merlot Boards & Bites is located at 1851 Troup Hwy. in Ln., Bullard. RSVP by calling (903)894-3300 or go autism in the area, along with other charities and Scythe, Terraforming Mars, and Great Western Trail.

“There is something for everyone - all ages, skill the Green Acres Shopping Center in Tyler. They are to kiepersol.com. organizations here in Tyler.” open Tuesday-Thursday 10am-10pm, Friday and levels, and more. A fee of $5 gets you access to the “Great food, fun games, and a welcoming News Saturday 10am-11pm, Sunday 11am-10pm, and library, which means you can stay all day and play atmosphere will make the restaurant a go-to spot closed on Monday. For more info go to boardsandanything you want to try out. Whether you are a Pazzeria By Pietro’s is coming to Downtown for family fun.” novice or seasoned veteran, we will do everything to bitestyler.com or find them on Facebook, Instagram, Tyler at 118 W. Erwin St. This will be a handMore information is available at gattispizza. assure your experience is an enjoyable one. We will and Twitter. thrown pizzeria which will have pasta and other com or by calling (817)546-3500. even offer lessons and instructions in case you either want to learn a new game or just improve your skill 7am-2pm. They level.” feature seasonal Game types offered are: items under a big • Breadstick Games (quick and fast games) white tent.

• Cooperative Games (games where you and your Rose City Everything is blooming, growing, and flour- Farmers friends can work against the game to achieve ishing in East Texas, and it’s time to head to your Market, victory) • Family Classics (games like Rack-O, Life, Clue, local favorite farmers market. Be sure to check Downtown Risk, Monopoly, Apples to Apples, Wits and one of these out for all kinds of goodies.

Saturday rosecityfamersmarket.com and foodcoalition.org.

Wagers, etc) East Texas State Fair Market mornings, 8am-12 noon, the Rose City Farmers Blueberry Hill U-Pick Farm • Getaway Games (modern classics like Catan and East Texas State Fair Farmers Market, located Market is a neat, unique experience for the whole Ticket to Ride) Blueberry Hill Farms is a local farm and market family. Located just a block from the Square, in at the Fairgrounds, 2112 W. Front St., Tyler, is • Heavyweights (games with a steep learning the Unclaimed Furniture parking lot in Tyler (236 located just outside of Edom, Texas, that opens up located under the large pavilion.

They are open curve and often a complex rule set like Twilight its fields during the summer months for blueberry S. Broadway), the market brings all that’s fresh Tuesdays and Saturdays 7am-1pm.

Struggle and Through the Ages for those who picking. It’s a great place to go to pick fresh bluestraight to you all grown within 75 miles of Tyler.

The East Texas State Fair Farmers Market put in the time to learn) berries and also shop at their country store, which That includes pasture-raised beef, lamb, pork, is sourced from 100% local farmers who grow • Kids Games (3 years and above) sells amazing pies and more. If you’re looking for chicken, and turkey, free-range/non GMO eggs, all of the food they sell on their own land. This • Party Games (this game category is for you to and goat cheeses. Treasures from East Texas fields a fun day trip to spend in the sun and enjoy some is a covered/open air market, with local grown, win at trivia without ever knowing the answers, blueberry treats, Blueberry Hill Farms is a great like arugula, carrots, kohlrabi, radishes, beets, fresh fruits, veggies, and flowers. There are also build ridiculous monuments, and insist that the destination. It’s a true farm with red barn buildings, turnips, strawberries, new potatoes, mustard crafters, homemade baked goods, preserves, and person across the table is REALLY the spy) greens, kale, lettuce, cilantro, onions, swiss chard, and rows and rows of blueberry bushes as far as fresh eggs.

This farmer’ s market is located right on • Two Player Games (games exclusively designed your eyes can see - just grab a pail and make your and parsley will be on hand as the crops come the East Texas Fairgrounds. to play with two people) way out to the fields. Once you have your bounty, in. Also, everything from fresh bread to flowers, • Plus a full catalog of others games (the ones that Tyler Farmers Market you can take them into the store to have them coffee, jams and jellies, baked goods, Texas olive don’t fit in of these areas) Tyler Farmers Market is located in the parking oil, handcrafted art, and Texas fruit wines are on weighed and sorted. There is no admission fee.

“The thing we are most excited about is building lot of the Broadway Square Mall at 4601 S. Blueberry Hill Farms opens Memorial Day hand. Local musicians will be showcased every a community. We think people have become disconBroadway Ave., Tyler. The Tyler Farmers Market Saturday, plus the new, exciting addition of rotating weekend through July 31st. For more info go to nected from each other for innumerable reasons. We food trucks. Visit them on Facebook, and at blueberryhillfarms.com. is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays

Boards & Bites: Board Games and Yummy Food For All Ages A New Concept is Open

Mr. Gatti’s Pizza to Open in Tyler

Summer Has Arrived Bringing Lots of Fresh Produce

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Music Stefan Cotter:

A Little Out Of The Ordinary

By Johnny Griffith It’s the weekend. You want to get out of your home and enjoy some time out. Maybe some dinner, and afterwards a bit of live music at one of the venues around town but you want something a little different than the usual. Not that the usual isn’t good, but you’re just marching to the beat of a different drum today and want a soundtrack to accompany your mood. If that is the case, then you need to find where Stefan Cotter is playing and make your way to one of his shows.

Originally a product of Morgantown, West Virginia, the unique singer/songwriter eventually found his way to East Texas with his wife about 8 years ago and has been doing things a little differently ever since. With the ability to be comfortable playing multiple and disparate genres, Cotter has contributed to many local groups and continues to entertain audiences all over the region with his eclectic brand of musicianship that is definitely not the ordinary.

We tracked Stefan down to get a better perspective on what he’s doing and how he’s doing it: Johnny: What were your earliest musical memories and what got you interested in being a musician initially?

Stefan: My dad is a trumpet player/teacher, who is finally retiring this year, and I remember him writing out “Mary Had a Little Lamb” and teaching me how to read music on the trumpet. As I recall, that was about 4th grade. He also did a lot of musical theater gigs in the summer when I was little and I used to go sit in the orchestra pit with all of the musicians and I thought it was awesome fun. Those people were great musicians, some of whom I still know to this day. I also got to experience him as my high school band director, which made for a lot of great fun! One memory that sticks out was probably around second grade when he

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let me march with the high school marching band and play cymbals in the small town we lived in during that time.

Johnny: Your bio on ReverbNation cites your genre as reggae, rockabilly, bluegrass, and rock.

That’s an unique mix, especially in this neck of the woods. What are some of your staple cover tunes that really highlight a Stefan Cotter show?

Stefan: I have a lot of “favorite” cover songs but some that have stuck with me are: “Don’t Let Me Down” by the Beatles, “Valerie” by The Zutons, “Could You Be Loved and Waiting in Vain” by Bob Marley, plenty of 50’s country and rock ‘n roll, Chuck Berry’s “Roll over Beethoven,” and lots of old traditional bluegrass as well. Coming from West Virginia, bluegrass and old time music is everywhere.

Johnny: What drew you to those styles of music as your genres of choice?

Stefan: I have no logical explanation, but I assume the excitement. If the music is good, I get excited and my feet start stompin’. You know it when you hear it. That goes for reggae, jazz... anything. Also, I think punk rock/ska was my first love I reckon and there is something very punk rock about Chuck Berry, early Beatles, and early rockabilly. There’s just tons of energy. To add to that, the guy that taught me how to run a real sound system, Paul Vallett, also introduced me to REAL roots reggae, “Rock Steady,” and reggae dub. There is nothing better than testing a full on sound system when there is nobody there and just pounding that low and slow reggae. So that’s where the reggae came in I suppose.

Johnny: Who would you say your biggest musical influences were when you were discovering your “sound?”

Stefan: It’s constantly evolving, and that includes my sound too I guess. Sublime was my favorite band for a long time in Junior High and High School. Reel Big Fish was what band I wanted to be in. I was in Jazz band and the orchestra in high school so that brought in a lot of new music. Then I got into jazz/classical music in college. I was obviously exposed to a ton of different ideas and I loved it. Again, the reggae sound system, then I found Django Reinhardt, who is my all time favorite guitarist. Bob Wills and

John Prine and suddenly I get lost again on an entirely different rabbit hole.

I’m also constantly influenced by the bands that I’ve played with, both as a college credit or rock bands that I played around with in Morgantown, most notably The Greens. You should check them out, those guys absolutely rock!

Johnny: Are you primarily a solo act or do you work with a stage band?

Stefan: Actually, I try not to play solo any more. Its too much fun to play with other people.

We’ve got Big Funky Cloud (BFC) at Stanley’s every Wednesday with Keith (“Grease”) Jones on bass, Nick Pencis on drums, Gary Freeman on keys, and myself.

Then we’ve got a string band that we call The Thing Band for lack of a better name. It is with Gary Freeman (keys), Jake Ham (drums) and myself playing as a trio sometimes, and we throw in Jopi Drew (bass) for good measure when we can. Jake Ham and Jopi Drew and I have been playing music for the past 8 years or more and love it.

Johnny: About how many shows a month are you currently playing?

Stefan: I play about four shows a week. I play with BFC every Wednesday at Stanley’s BBQ, and every Saturday with my old time/bluegrass band at The Grove, and other gigs thrown in there depending on the week.

Johnny: How many originals do you usually try to work into an average set?

Stefan: I try to work in about 10-12 but it just depends on the crowd and the night. Sometimes people are in the mood to dance to songs they know, but every now and then you can play some

originals and the crowd will respond. Those are the nights you know it’ll be a fun time.

Johnny: Are you primarily playing in this area or are you traveling to other markets to play gigs?

Stefan: I’m currently just sticking around town. I’d like to get into Dallas but you’ve got to have some momentum to make money there, and right now I’m trying to build that locally to be able to parlay that into some attention in the Dallas scene.

Johnny: How would you describe a typical set for a new listener?

Stefan: I call it “Rastabilly”which is lots of fun party-type reggae and old fashioned rockabilly/ country/bluegrass all mixed with gypsy jazz. Be ready to dance! It’s a fun style.

Johnny: What’s on your radar for the rest of the year and beyond?

Stefan: Right now, just keeping busy playing shows mainly. Also, I am playing a lot on my fellow bandmates records and hopefully I will be able to compile an album myself.

Be sure to check out Stefan Cotter online at facebook.com/stefancottermusic or stefancotter.com.

Southern Raised, Southern Strong:

Easton Corbin to Headline The 2018 American Cancer Society’s

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

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

Guest performers will be BlackHawk. For more than 20 years, BlackHawk has shared a unique sense of harmony with their voices, their songs, and their fans. It’s a harmony that has sold over 7 million albums, scored some of the most distinctive country radio hits of the 1990’s, and still draws tens of thousands of fans to their electrifying live performances. Today BlackHawk continues to honor its past as it forges its future, and does it all with a commitment that takes their music – and the harmony – to a whole new level.

Also, there will be a guest performance by the Tyler Dudley Band.

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

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

Cancer does not discriminate. For more than a 100 years, The American Cancer Society (ACS) has been leading the fight to end cancer. With your support, the American Cancer Society has helped usher in an era where more people survive cancer than ever before. By translating research findings into action, ACS has seen a 20% decline in US cancer death rates since the early 1990’s.

Tickets for the event are $200 per person for general admission and $300 for Barons admission and can be purchased at tylercattlebaronsgala.org. For more information about the Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala, volunteering at the event, becoming a sponsor, or donation of auction items, contact Cindy Brady at (903)597-1383 or cindy.brady@cancer.org.

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Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir set for August 3rd Concert Pine Curtain Music Festival at The OilBrooklyn PalaceTabernacle Choir is coming at True Vine Brewing The first ever Pine Curtain Music Festival is

to East Texas for a concert at The Oil Palace on August 3rd at 7:30pm.

The 270-member Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir is directed by Carol Cymbala, the wife of Pastor Jim Cymbala. Made up mostly of church members without formal vocal training, over the years the choir has received five Dove Awards and six Grammy® Awards. The choir has performed at Billy Graham Crusades and the 2012 Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. Tickets start at $15 and will be available at oilpalace.com. The Oil Palace is located at 10408 TX 61, Tyler, (903)566-2120.

Free Family Concerts:

coming to True Vine Brewing June 16th. Doors open at 12 noon with music starting at 1pm and continuing till 11pm.

Six bands are scheduled to perform including headliner The Oh Hellos. Other bands scheduled are Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, Jared and The Mill, The Harmaleighs, and more. There will be food trucks, beer, pizza, snacks, and more.

Early bird tickets are on sale now and options include General Admission ($35), Pavilion Seating ($50), and a VIP experience ($100). Tickets at the gate are $45. For more info go to truevinebrewing. com/pinecurtain. True Vine Brewing is located at 2453 Earl Campbell Parkway, Tyler.

the Fourth of July Extravaganza will be held with a free concert and fireworks at Kilgore City Park.

Friday, August 3rd (8pm) - TEAZUR - Are you ready to rock? TEAZUR is all about the music Fridays After 5 is a free and having a blast, so why not join them and family-friendly live music enjoy their energetic performance! TEAZUR plays concert series a variety of original and popular radio-played that takes place rock music. This will be held at the City Park under the stars Amphitheater. in the beautiful city of Kilgore. Bring your lawn Friday, September 7th (8pm) - The Purple Hulls chair and dancing shoes and enjoy the atmosphere under the derricks. This is fun for the entire family! - The Purple Hulls are a dynamic sister duo who are looking forward to playing for their home Friday, June 1st (8pm) - My Jazz Duo: Maryah crowd. Identical twins Katy Lou and Penny Lea & Martyn are two extremely talented musicians Clark were raised on a working family farm in that make up My Jazz Duo. Immerse yourself in the deep piney woods of East Texas and now are some jazz when you listen to the beautiful voice of an international touring act. If you’re looking for Maryah accompanied on guitar and double bass by authentic acoustic-driven music delivered at its Martyn. This will be held at World’s Richest Acre. best, your search is over. This will be held at the July 4th (6-10pm) - Fourth of July Extravaganza- City Park Amphitheater.

Fridays After 5 will not take place in July, instead For more info go to kilgoremainstreet.com.

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Chris Oliver & Company: Making The Connection

By Johnny Griffith If you’ve been to The Grove in Tyler recently on a Sunday morning for brunch, chances are you’ve been listening to the solid grooves of Chris Oliver & Company whether you realized it or not. Originally born in Tyler, Chris attended both Robert E Lee and John Tyler high schools before finishing at North Garland High School in 1995.

Eventually moving back to Tyler, Oliver has been a mainstay in the music scene for several years.

An accomplished drummer, Chris now fronts the eponymous Chris Oliver & Company and their mission is to make sure you walk away from a show with a smile on your face and the beat in your heart.

We talked with Chris recently to get more info on what they’ve got going: Johnny: Who makes up the “& Company” portion of Chris Oliver & Company?

Chris: Chris Oliver & Company is myself, Josh Brock, Calvin Sheffield, and Dr. George Faber.

That’s been the lineup since we started.

Johnny: How did you guys all meet?

Chris: I grew up with Calvin pretty much all my life and he’s been one of my best friends. We’ve played in church as well as playing in several other bands around the area including being the rhythm section for Wesley Pruitt. Dr. Faber has pretty much been a mentor to both of us since we were both young and has been playing forever. I met Josh Brock about 4 years ago and he was one of those guys that came in and fit like he’d been with us for years.

Johnny: How did Chris Oliver & Company form?

Chris: About 2 years ago, from another gig I was doing, I was asked to do a Sunday brunch show over at The Grove. I had to put together a band specifically for that and, you know, it’s not easy getting a bunch of musicians to do a midmorning gig on Sunday after playing out till 2am the night before. That first bunch I put together is

still Chris Oliver & Company today.

Johnny: You guys play a superb mix of songs... what genre would you consider your wheelhouse?

Chris: That’s a hard question. Everything has a season and I can look back and see where my musical life has been a steady progression with different styles and preferences each taking their turn. If I had to pick one singular style, I’d have to say blues-ish, but it’s really not that simple.

Johnny: You guys were invited to play down in Austin at the Heart of Texas Blues Challenge last year. How was that experience and what do you feel you learned as a band?

Chris: Yeah, we got the invite down there so Josh, myself, and another bass player went down due to Calvin not being able to make it, and we auditioned. They were impressed enough that we were invited to actually participate. We went back down in August and won the preliminary round which got us to the finals. While we were eventually beat out, it was a great experience. The finals were at Antone’s in Austin which has had some legendary players on stage over the years. That atmosphere, on that stage, you could feel the vibe and the history and we grew a lot from that.

Johnny: How far are you traveling to play shows at this point?

Chris: Right now we’re staying local until our album is finished. We will be getting ready to do a tour after that, which will take us out of state but until then it’s home.

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

Chris: We’re mainly hitting about four shows a month, really focusing on the album, and playing the standing brunch gig at The Grove.

Johnny: How have local crowds reacted to a band that doesn’t really fit the mold for this region?

Chris: Every time we hit the stage, I don’t care where it is, if they call us to play and you see this band and our show, I want you to have an experience. If you’re down, we’re going to hit a point in the set where we’re going to lift you up. But we’re not really there playing for the masses...we’re there for that individual and when you connect with lots of people on an individual level, something special happens.

Johnny: Are you working originals into your

set list or is it primarily cover tunes?

Chris: It really depends on how we’re feeling that day. Some people who have heard our originals will ask for them but it really depends on the vibe.

Sometimes we will throw some out and see what kind of reaction we get.

Johnny: How would you describe a typical Chris Oliver & Company show?

Chris: We try to get your attention, make you listen, make you have fun...we might take you to church, it just depends, but we always end with thank you and an appreciation for the audience.

Johnny: Any big plans on the horizon for the rest of the year?

Chris: Our main priority right now is finishing the album and putting together a tour to get the word out.

Johnny: So after two years of Chris Oliver & Company, what would you say has been your most memorable gig to this point?

Chris: That Antone’s gig for the Blues Challenge was easily most memorable. Everyone brought their “A” game and was on point. Again, that combined with the history of that place and the players that have graced that stage...it was unforgettable.

Johnny: Who would you say you’re listening to right now that gets you excited?

Chris: I’d say right now I’ve been listening to a lot of Donnie Hathaway vocally, but I’m just a fan of music in general.

You can catch Chris Oliver & Company at facebook.com/chrisoliverandcompany. You can also catch Chris Oliver & Company most Sundays during brunch at The Grove in Tyler.

June 15th (7-9pm)

“Grease” Rockin’ Rydel Sing Along

Welcome to the singing and dancing world of “Grease,” the most successful movie musical of all time and come out and sing along to this classic!

A wholesome exchange student (Olivia Newton-John) and a leather-clad Danny (John Travolta) have a summer romance, but will it cross clique lines? Experience the friendships, romances and adventures of high school kids in the 1950’s.

Tickets are $6 at the door and online.

Liberty Hall is located in Downtown Tyler at 103 E. Erwin St., Tyler. Tickets are available online at libertytyler.com.

Open Every Day at 12 All Ages Welcome Noon til 7pm 21+ ID Required after 7

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EGuideMagazine.com GigGuide FRIDAY, JUNE 1ST

11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Central Station, Gladewater – Darrin Morris, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 7-11 Click’s - Roy Destroy, 9-11:30 Cowboy’s - Country Strong 2018 Tour with Hillbilly Vegas, Rod Black, Kevin Jackson, 8-12 Dakotas Chop House – Gary Patrick, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Jenn Ford, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Southern Charm, 7-10 FRESH – 6 Miles To Mixon, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ Screedlez, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ Panda, 8-12 Kawa’s – Tuxedo Cats, 7-10 Lake Palestine Resort - Elijah Cane, 6-9 Love & War, Lindale – Tyler Dudley, mCanaan Bryce, 7-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6 -10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Cody Canada & The Departed, 8-12 Paradise Harbor, Hawkins – Karaoke, 8-12 Rick’s –Splendid Chaos, 9-1 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Lance Lopez, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 True Vine Brewing Co. - JT Wilkerson, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ Hogan, 9-12

THURSDAY, JUNE 7TH

11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Rugged Grace, 7-10 Click’s - Thurbass with DJ Cicero & Andres, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Blue Louie, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ Mad Hatter, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ Juice, 8-12 Love & War, Lindale – Jericho Burley, 8-12 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Wesley Pruitt, 8-12 Razzoo’s - Kid Icarus Project, 7-10 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 5-7 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Friends, 6:30-9:30

The Back Porch, Kilgore – Ramoth Gilead, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Dakota’s – Darrin Morris, 7-10 ETX Brewing - Open Mic, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Wednesday Night Woodshed with Heather Little, 7-10 Stanley’s BBQ – Big Funky Cloud, 7-10 Yamato – Open Mic, 8-12 THURSDAY, JUNE 14TH

11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Doug Kent, 8-12 Click’s - Thurbass with DJ Cicero & Andres, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Kinfaux, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ Mad Hatter, 8-12 FRIDAY, JUNE 8TH Garage Bar – DJ Juice, 8-12 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Darrin Morris Band, 8-12 Love & War, Lindale – Corey Hunt, 8-12 Razzoo’s – Chris Oliver & Co., 7-10 The Central Station, Gladewater – David Wilson, Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 7-10 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 5-7 Cowboy’s - Chris Colston, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Friends, Dakotas Chop House – Jonah Gonzales, 7-10 6:30-9:30 ETX Brewery – Sabrina Nicole, 7-10 FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Rooney Pitchford, 7-10 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 FRESH – Bluez Boyz, 6-9 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Blaggards, 8-12 Fuzion Bar - DJ Screedlez, 8-12 The Central Station, Gladewater – David Allen, 8-10 Garage Bar – DJ Panda, 8-12 Click’s - We Have Your Dog, Chaos & Creation, The Grove – Live Music, 9-12 Shayliff, 9-1 Hollytree Country Club - Gary Patrick, 6-9 Cowboy’s - Shotgun Rider, 8-12 Kawa’s - Billie Jo Sewell, 7-10 Dakotas Chop House – Heather Harper, 7-10 Love & War, Lindale – Roxy Roca, 8-12 ETX Brewery – Oz Osborne, 8-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 SATURDAY, JUNE 2ND The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Junior Clark, 7-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Drew Fish Band, 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 FRESH – Purple Velvet Fox, 6-9 9-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore - Jarrod Sterrett & The Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins - Monty Tipps, 8-11 Fuzion Bar - DJ Screedlez, 8-12 Hired Guns, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ Panda, 8-12 Rick’s – Live 80, 8-12 Brewster’s - Pool Party with DJ Alexx Chakal, 9-2 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 The Grove – Gary Patrick, 9-12 The Central Station, Gladewater – Adam Brown & Stanley’s BBQ – The Buffalo Ruckus, 9-12 Kawa’s – Lee Mathis, 7-10 The Triple Crown Band, 7-10 Love & War, Lindale – Prophets & Outlaws, 8-12 Strada Caffe - Aiden Herring, 8-10 Click’s - Tyler Dudley, 9-11:30 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Club 155 - Black Ice, 9-1 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Max Stalling, 9-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Dakota’s – Gary Kyle Band, 8-11 Rick’s – Time Machine, 8-12 Casburn, 6-9 ETX Brewery – Eli Tidmore, 8-10 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 FRESH – The Grove Slaves, 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – Gorgeous Jetson, 9-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tanner Sparks, 7-10 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 SATURDAY, JUNE 9TH Fuzion Bar - DJ David, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus The Back Porch, Kilgore – Doug Supernaw, 9-1 Garage Bar - Karaoke with Boogie and The Big Casburn, 6-9 Brewster’s Pool Party with DJ Alexx Chakal, 9-2 Guy, 9-12 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 The Central Station, Gladewater – Rick Droit, 7-10 The Grove – Live Music, 9-1 Yamato – DJ Juice, 9-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm Circle M Crawfish - Blacksmith, 7-11 SATURDAY, JUNE 16TH ETX Brewery – Trio Grand, 7-10 Lago del Pino - The Dustin Becker Band, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Mouse & The Traps, 9-1 Love & War, Lindale – The Powell Brothers, Mike FRESH – Al & The Longshots, 6-9 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace, 3-5, Van Brewster’s - Pool Party with DJ Alexx Chakal, 9-2 Ryan, Stoney LaRue, 8-1 The Central Station, Gladewater – Delta Blues Band, Darien, 7-10 M6 Winery - Ryan Dement, 3-6 7-10 Fuzion Bar DJ David, 9-1 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Club 155 - David Allen, 8-12 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Wesley Pruitt Band, Garage Bar – Dead City Allstars, 9-1 Dakotas Chop House – Gary Patrick Band, 8-11 Lago Del Pino – Tuxedo Cats, 8-12 8-12 ETX Brewery – Matt Raker Trio, 8-10 Lake Palestine Resort Justin Dean, 6-9 Rick’s – Trajikly White, 9-1 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace, 3-6, Lola’s Sandwich Shop Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm Stanley’s BBQ – TJ & Donny, 12-3, Delta Blues Andie Kay, 7-10 Love & War, Lindale – Lee Mathis, 8-12 Band, 6:30-9:30 FRESH – The P-51’s, 6-9 M6 Winery - Mike Freiley, 3-6 Strada Caffe - Josh Sydnor, 8-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ David, 9-1 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Garage Bar - John Hord Band, 9-1 Republic Icehouse – Gary Patrick, 8-12 Casburn, 6-9 Junebug Fest. @ The Forge - Terie Lei Moore, Rick’s – Live 5, 9-1 True Vine Brewing Co. - Matt Raker, 7-10 11am, Brian Lambert, 12pm, Whitney Will, Stanley’s BBQ – TJ & Donny, 12-3, The Haggertys, Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 1pm, Trey Rozenthal, 2pm, Zach Pohl, 3pm, 6:30-9:30 XLN - The Haggertys, 9-1 Shelby Ballenger, 4pm, Billie Jo Sewell, 5pm, Strada Caffe Old Omen, 8-10 Yamato – DJ, 8-11 Meredith Crawford, 7-10 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD Lake Palestine Resort - Justin Dean, 6-9 Casburn, 6-9 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos: Sean Berry, 9-11:30 Liberty Hall - Jeannie Seely, 7-9 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm XLN – The Bluez Boyz, 9-1 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Love & War, Lindale – Riley Redding, 8-12 Love & War, Lindale – The Tejas Brothers, Powell Yamato – DJ, 9-12 M6 Winery - Scott Behrend, 3-6 SUNDAY, JUNE 10TH Brothers, 8-12 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 MONDAY, JUNE 4TH Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler - Bri Bagwell, 9-1 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tommy & The Acoustics, Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins - Anthony Riley, 9-1 Love & War, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 7-10 Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 6:30-9:30 Republic Icehouse – Bluez Boyz, 8-12 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Rick’s – Time Machine, 9-1 TUESDAY, JUNE 5TH Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Stanley’s BBQ – TJ & Donny, 12-3, Old Omen, 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Love & War, Lindale – Two Tons Of Steel, Jonah 6:30-9:30 F D’s Grillhouse – Eric Mosley, 6-9 Gonzales, 4-8 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins - Kevin Galloway, Republic Icehouse – Todd Rinlee, 8-12 Casburn, 6-9 8-11 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 True Vine Brewing - Pine CUrtain Music Festival MONDAY, JUNE 11TH Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker & Company, with The Oh Hellos, Drew Holcomb and The Love & War, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 6:30-9:30 Neighbors, Dylan LeBlanc, The Harmaleighs, Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 6:30-9:30 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Kerry Balto, 1-11 TUESDAY, JUNE 12TH Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6TH 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – David Allen, 7-10 SUNDAY, JUNE 17TH Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 F D’s Grillhouse – Eric Mosley, 6-9 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Gary Patrick, 8-12 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Dakotas Chop House – Scotty G, 7-10 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Junebug Fest. @ The Forge - Brianna Straut, 11am, ETX Brewing - Open Mic, 8-10 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker & Company, Heather Harper, 12pm, Colton Mathis, 1pm, The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Wednesday Night 6:30-9:30 Woodshed with Heather Little, 7-10 Brigitte Mena 2pm, Joe Savage, 3pm, Travis Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Big Funky Cloud, 7-10 Bolt, 4pm, Thawind Mills, 5pm Yamato – Open Mic, 8-12 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13TH Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm

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Love & War, Lindale – Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band, 8-12 MONDAY, JUNE 18TH

Love & War, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 6:30-9:30 TUESDAY, JUNE 19TH

11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 F D’s Grillhouse – Eric Mosley, 6-9 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker & Company, 6:30-9:30 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20TH

The Back Porch, Kilgore – 2nd Child, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Dakotas Chop House – Darrin Morris Band, 7-10 ETX Brewing - Open Mic, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Wednesday Night Woodshed with Heather Little, 7-10 Stanley’s BBQ – Big Funky Cloud, 7-10 Yamato – Open Mic, 8-12 THURSDAY, JUNE 21ST

11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Ramoth Gilead, 8-12 Click’s - Thurbass with DJ Cicero & Andres, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Jesse Kramer, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ Mad Hatter, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ Juice, 8-12 Love & War, Lindale – Ryan Ross Band, 8-12 Razzoo’s - Purple Velvet Fox, 7-10 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 5-7 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Friends, 6:30-9:30 FRIDAY, JUNE 22ND

11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Alan Fox Band, 8-12 The Central Station, Gladewater – Sean Berry, 7-10 Dakotas Chop House – Clint Alford, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Heather Little, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Meredith Crawford, 7-10 FRESH – Beyond The Pale, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ Screedlez, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ Panda, 8-12 Love & War, Lindale – Darrin Morris Band, 8-12 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Two Gun Hattie, 9-12 Republic Icehouse – Heather Harper, 8-12 Rick’s – Ashmore, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Ben Balmer, 8:30-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ Cash, 9-12

MONDAY, JUNE 25TH

Love & War, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 6:30-9:30 TUESDAY, JUNE 26TH

11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 F D’s Grillhouse – Eric Mosley, 6-9 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Gary Patrick, 7-10 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker & Company, 6:30-9:30 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27TH

The Back Porch, Kilgore – Adam Brown & THe Triple Crown Band, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Dakotas Chop House – Gary Patrick, 7-10 ETX Brewing - Open Mic, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Wednesday Night Woodshed with Heather Little, 7-10 Liberty Hall - Connie Smith, 7-9 Stanley’s BBQ – Big Funky Cloud, 6:30-9:30 Yamato – Open Mic, 8-12 THURSDAY, JUNE 28TH

11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Click’s - Thurbass with DJ Cicero & Andres, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Stephen K. Morris, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ Mad Hatter, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ Juice, 8-12 Love & War, Lindale – Hannah Cook, 8-12 Razzoo’s - Stefan Cotter & The Rastabillies, 7-10 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 5-7 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Friends, 6:30-9:30 FRIDAY, JUNE 29TH

11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Blaine Hart Band, 8-12 Big Sandy Music Hall - Floyd Void Pink Floyd Tribute Show, 7-9 The Central Station, Gladewater – Meredith Crawford, 7-10 Cowboy’s - Roger Creager, 9-12 Dakotas Chop House – Paul Shafer, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Blue Louie, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Amanda Pruitt, 7-10 FRESH – The Jazz Connection, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ Screedlez, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ Panda, 8-12 Love & War, Lindale – Cody Wayne, Billie Jo Sewell, 8-12 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 9-12 Paradise Harbor, Hawkins – Karaoke, 8-12 Rick’s – Empire 6, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Live Music, 8:30-12 SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD The Back Porch, Kilgore – Ally Venable Band, 9-1 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Brewster’s - Pool Party with DJ Alexx Chakal, 9-2 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 The Central Station, Gladewater – Brickstreet Blues Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Band, 7-10 Yamato – DJ Cash, 9-12 Crossroads Music - Summerfest featuring 12 bands, 2-12 SATURDAY, JUNE 30TH ETX Brewery – Allen Wayne Nichols, 8-10 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Teazur, 9-1 Dakota’s - Matt Raker & The Nearly Brothers, 8-11 Big Sandy Music Hall - Floyd Void Pink Floyd Tribute The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Trey Rosenthal, 7-10 Show, 7-10 FRESH – Tuxedo Cats, 6-9 The Central Station, Gladewater – Gary Patrick, Fuzion Bar - DJ David, 9-1 7-10 Garage Bar – Chris Wallace & The Delta Blues, 9-1 Dakotas Chop House – Jesse Kramer Duo, 8-11 The Grove - Gary Patrick, 7-10 El Charro - The Tuxedo Cats, 7-10 Lake Palestine Resort - Mike Freiley, 7-10 ETX Brewery - Rocker Chick - Spectra Vamp and Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm OO, 8-10 Love & War, Lindale – Darrin Morris, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace, 3-5, Paul M6 Winery - Withrow Cooley, 3-6 Renna, 7-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 FRESH – The Magills, 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Wayland Hicks, 9-12 Fuzion Bar - DJ David, 9-1 Rick’s – Vegas Stars, 9-1 Lake Palestine Resort - Justin Dean, 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ & Donny, 12-3, Good Vibes Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm Band, 7:30-11:30 M6 Winery - Tommi Jo Harris, 3-6 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Casburn, 6-9 Rick’s – Live 5, 9-1 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ & Donny, 12-3, Chaka Khan, XLN – Johnny & The Nightcrawlers, 9-1 6:30-9:30 Yamato – Heather Harper, 8-12 Strada Caffe - Katie & The Vines, 8-10 SUNDAY, JUNE 24TH Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Casburn, 6-9 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tommy & The Acoustics, Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 7-10 XLN – Landry & Company, 9-1 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm

Theatre June 7th-17th (Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30)

“Ring of Fire” at Tyler Civic From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this

unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. More than two dozen classic hits including “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and the title tune— performed by a multi-talented cast paint a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a foot-stompin,’ crowd-pleasin’ salute to a unique musical legend! Though he is never impersonated, Johnny Cash’s remarkable life story is Check out John Baggett’s told through his music, climaxing in a concert that will both move and exhilarate. review at EGuideMagazine.com Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

Events & Plays

June 29th-30th, July 1st (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm) - Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. - Lewis Carroll’s famous heroine comes to life in a delightful adaptation of the classic Disney film. Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures. Featuring updated songs from Disney’s thrilling animated motion picture, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. is a fast-paced take on the classic tale. The evercurious Alice’s journey begins innocently enough as she chases the White Rabbit. Her adventures become increasingly more strange as she races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

July 4th (4pm) - “Annual Independence Day Concert” will be presented by Tyler Civic Chorale at First Presbyterian Church, 230 W. Rusk St., Tyler. For more info go to tylercivicchorale.org or facebook.com/tylercivicchorale. Tickets are available through TCC members and at the door.

July 13th-15th, 20th-22nd (Nightly at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30) - “Charlotte’s Web” will be on stage at Henderson Civic Theater. All the enchanting characters from the book are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Henderson Civic Theater is located at 122 E. Main, Henderson. For more info call (903)6572968 or go to hendersoncivictheatre.org.

July 19th-28th (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm,

Sunday at 2pm) - “James and The Giant Peach” will be on stage at Henderson County Performance Center. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down an old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach. This launches a journey across the ocean with his insect friends. Quick wit and creative thinking make the voyage a success. Presented by the Y.E.S. Company (Youth Excellence on Stage), this show promises to be quite a “Masterpeach.”

Henderson County Performance Center is located at 400 Gibson Rd., Athens. For more info call (903)675-3908 or go to hcpac.org.

July 26th-August 12th (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm) - “Singing in the Rain - The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green from their original award-winning screenplay in “Singin’ in the Rain.” Each unforgettable scene and song and dance is accounted for, including the showstopping title number, complete with an onstage rainstorm! Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue, and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make “Singin’ in the Rain” the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals. “Singin’ in the Rain” has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline – the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers. In silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item but behind the scenes, things aren’t always as they appear on the big screen. Meanwhile, Lina’s squeaky voice might be the end of her career in “talking pictures” without the help of a talented young actress to do the talking and singing for her. Filled with every memorable moment from the film and a downpour of unforgettable songs, “Singin’ in the Rain” is a guaranteed hit. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

“Summer Winds” featuring the ETSO

June 9th, 2-3:30pm, Liberty Hall will host the East Texas Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Winds performance.

Join for an afternoon of light music and refreshments. Music from Porgy and Bess, The Beatles, The Pink Panther, and more will be performed. Refreshments will be courtesy of Strada Caffe.

Liberty Hall is located at 103 E. Erwin, Downtown Tyler. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com for $15 for adults and $10 for students. The mission of the East Texas Symphony Orchestra is to embrace, engage and excite the East Texas community through inspiring musical performance.

Annual Garden Tours June 2nd June 2nd, a unique opportunity to view five private gardens and landscapes will be offered as part of the Smith County Master Gardeners’ Annual Garden Tour, 9am-3pm. This year’s gardens showcase a variety of landscaping designs and styles ranging from a lake setting to a small intimate garden. The 2018 Tour Gardens include: • Barone Garden – 910 S. Chilton, Tyler • Dugan Garden – 628 Whittle, Tyler • Reuter Garden – 1025 Arlington, Tyler • Russell Garden – 16411 Caddo Trail, Bullard

• Atchley Garden – 16088 Treasure Cove, Bullard Tickets are $10 and $15 the day of the tour.

Advance tickets will be on sale through June 1st at Brookshire’s Rice Road, Potpourri House in Tyler, Blue Moon Gardens in Edom, Anderson’s Gardens & Gifts in Flint, and at the SCMG Extension Office, 1517 W. Front St., # 116, Tyler. For more info call (903)590-2980.

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Family A Summer Jam Packed Full of Fun At The LibraryThe Tyler

Public Library is located at 201 S. College Ave., Tyler.

For more info call (903)5937323 or go to tylerlibrary. com. Most of the events are free unless noted.

Free Bus Rides

Summer Savings!

Antique Mall and Olde City Market, and The Studio

Come & enjoy a nice cold drink!

Special treats & giveaways for Hit the Bricks June 9th Downtown Tyler, 302 E. Locust St., Tyler (903) 705-1145 or (903) 705-1144 oldcitytyler@gmail.com ~ www.oldcitytyler.com Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm 20 • EGuideMagazine.com

From conversations to music, our brains process a vast amount of information from sound waves and the energy they carry. In this presentation, we will look at how sound is made, what form it takes, and explore how we manipulate matter and energy to create whole symphonies – the physics of sound.

Storytimes

All storytimes will be in Taylor Auditorium.

• Leeme un Cuento/Read to Me Storytime (children 3-6 years old) is held Mondays at 10:30am.

• Summer Storytime at Panera (June 5th-August 14th at 10:30am) - Meet at Panera Bread, 5755 S. Broadway for this storytime geared towards children 3-6 years old.

• Lap & Play Time (babies up to 18 months) features stories, songs, and playtime with developmental toys at 9:30am every Wednesday.

• Toddler Explore Storytime (children under age 3) is on Wednesdays at 10:30am.

• Read Aloud Crowd Storytime (children 3-6 years old) is held Thursdays at 10:30am.

June 1st-August 31st, youth up to 18 years old Kid Buzz can ride a Tyler Transit bus for free to and from This is at 2pm and geared towards 1st-5th the library with a Tyler Public Library Card. Adult graders. passes are $1 each.

• June 6th : Caldwell Zoo - Join as the experts Summer Reading Program from Caldwell Zoo introduce us to different The most important part of the Tyler Public types of animals.

Library’s Summer Reading Program is reading.

Children and teens can earn a free book and other • June 13th: Sing with Birds with Ranger Boyd Learn how to identify birds by the sounds they prizes by logging 12 hours of reading. Adults will make. Learn tricks to remember their songs and be entered to win a prize for reading eight books calls. Then try to sing like the birds! from the adult collection.

• June 20Th: Mr. Mike His Violin, Mandolin This year, the library has partnered with And More - Learn about the instruments and Beanstack to make logging reading time easier. the different styles of music that can be played Visit tylerlibrary.com to set up an online account. on each.

Also, you can download the Beanstack mobile • June 27th: Sound Stations - Make a set of app which is available for Android and Apple devices. Don’t have a computer or a smart phone maracas, test a water xylophone, use percussion with internet access? No problem! You can log instruments to match a rhythm chart, and create your reading time using the Library’s computers your own jazz painting. or Wi-Fi. • July 11th: “And Scene!” Reader’s Theatre Ask about forgiveness for fines on children Join the fun with tongue twisters, games, and a and teen library cards. This program is for fines special performance. accrued prior to registration for the 2018 Summer • July 18th: Rock Around the World Clock Reading Program and is only available at the time Ranger Boyd - Discover the interactions of the of registration. sun, the planets, the moon cycle, and the constelJune 4th (10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm) lations. Learn how people have used them to keep Kick-off Celebration Concert and Karaoke with time and mark calendars for centuries.

Guitar Center of Tyler - Kick off the Summer • July 25th: Interactive Movie - “Willy Wonka” Reading Program with this fun event with free Discover the golden ticket and sing along like an snacks, food trucks, and tons more! Register for Oompa Loompa for this interactive movie expea Reading Log sheet at the event and start the rience. summer out with a book.

The Summer Reading Program is June 4th-July Makerspace STEAM 28th. Track your reading, discover great books, Held the second and fourth Saturday at 2pm. and earn prizes.

• June 9th: KinderArt Ocean Drum (ages K - 2nd grade) - Kids will create an “ocean drum” from Fab Fridays Summer Music Programs common materials cardboard box, plastic, and These fabulous performances are geared beads. towards ages 5 and up and their families. These • June 23rd: Creative Writing (2nd grade and up) will be in the Library Auditorium.

- Explore the basics of storytelling and character • June 8th (10:30am and 11:30am): East Texas development using your inner voice.

Symphonic Band, Brass Ensemble - Come hear some great music and learn something about the • July 14th: Frog Robot - Make a frog robot from cardboard and craft sticks and watch it hop as Brass family, like trumpets, trombones, tubas, we give it life via a 9v battery and rotating motor. and French horns!

• June 15th (10:30am and 11:30am): Owls with • July 28th: Rubber Band Helicopter - See Hooke’s Law in action as you make a helicopters Ranger Boyd from Tyler State Park - Discover fly using a rubber band, paper clip, craft stick, these mysterious creatures of the night. Learn and construction paper. their calls and how their adaptations make them Thursdays (2-4pm) - LEGO® Block Party such excellent hunters.

• June 22nd (10:30am and 11:30am): Ms. Maria Children ages 3 and up, bring your imagination® - Ms. Maria will entertain us with upbeat music for an afternoon of building and playing! LEGO and Duplo Blocks are provided. and puppets in a fun, interactive show. Music, Read with a Teen is a program for children to movement, and much fun!

• June 29th (10:30am and 11:30am): The Sound practice reading aloud to a trained teen reading buddy. Check online for our schedule of times.

Doctor RX - Join the Sound Doctor for some great tunes and the latest group dance moves.

Movie Madness All songs are radio play appropriate.

A different family friendly movie will be • July 6th (10:30am and 11:30am): Family Movie shown on the library’s big screen on each week on Matinee - Join us for the movie “Despicable Me Mondays at 2pm and Tuesdays at 10:30am. For 3.” This event is part of Movie Week ! safety purposes children 12 and under must be • July 13th (10:30am and 11:30am): The accompanied by an adult (over 18) at all times.

Creature Teacher - The Creature Teacher will • June 5th (10:30am): “Sing” be here with her menagerie of animals for you • June 11th (2pm): “Paddington 2” to see and learn about. You will also get to meet • June 12th (10:30am): “Paddington 2” Jaxx the Kangaroo.

• June 13th (10:30am): “Coco” • July 20th (10:30am and 11:30am): Night • June 18th (2pm): “Coco” Creatures with Ranger Boyd from Tyler State • June 25th (2pm): “ Moana” Park - There are things that go “bump in the • July 2nd (10:30am): “Aladdin” night.” Discover some amazing creatures that • July 2nd (2pm): “Beauty and the Beast (Live)” share our world when the sun goes down. Learn • July 3rd (10:30am): “The Princess and the Frog” to identify them by their sounds, tracks, and • July 5th (10:30am): “Cars 3” other evidence they leave behind. Maybe they’re • July 5th (2pm): “Kudo and the Two Strings” not as scary as you think!

• July 6th (10:30am): “Despicable Me 3” • July 27th (10:30am and 11:30am): The Science • July 9th (2pm): “Rock Dog” of Sound - Sound is an amazing phenomenon, it • July 10th (10:30am): “Rock Dog” surrounds us and is a part of our everyday lives. • July 16th (2pm): “A Wrinkle in Time”

• July 23rd (2pm): “Sherlock Gnomes” • July 24th (10:30am): “Sherlock Gnomes” • July 30th (10:30am): “Finding Dory” • July 30th (2pm): “Newsies” • July 31st (2pm): “The Lion King” • August 1st (10:30am): “Frozen” • August 1st (2pm): “Mulan” • August 2nd (10:30am): “The Little Mermaid” • August 2nd (2pm): “Tangled” • August 3rd (10:30am): “The Jungle Book”

Also this summer are these events geared for adults.

• Thursdays, June 14th-July 26th (10am-12 noon) - Beading Jewelry - Supplies provided.

• Thursdays, June 7th-28th (5:30-6:30pm) - Acoustic Guitar Lessons - Registration required, guitars not provided.

• Saturday, June 23rd (12 noon-2pm) - Silver Swing - Attention all seniors, come out and dance to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Light refreshments will be Teen Tuesdays available.

At 2pm, these are for youth entering • Saturday, July 28th (2:30-4:30pm) 6th-12th grades.

Bronte Bash: Celebrate Emily’s 200th • June 5th: Musical Chairs of Doom Birthday - There will be high tea and When the music stops, grab a chair but entertainment. Costumes are encouraged. beware! The person who did not get a June 26th (10am) - Club Read - Join the chair would challenge you for yours. Win Club Read group in discussing this month’s the challenge to keep your chair. read, “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David • June 12th: SNAP Coding with Sphero Robots - Use SNAP Coding to navigate a Grann.

Every Tuesday (10am-1pm) - Quiltmaze, create a drawing, and more. ing Class - Learn the art of quilting at the • June 19th: Chopped - Four teams. Four Library. Fabric and quilt patterns will be baskets of food. provided. Participants are asked to pro• June 26th: Action Games with Ranger Boyd - Get up and move with fun games. vide their own sewing machines if you have them, plus scissors, and neutral or white • July 3rd: Movie Sing-Along: “Grease” thread. For details and a complete list of Grease is the word! Sing along with the supplies contact the Library’s info desk.

Pink Ladies and Tbirds.

• July 10th: Marvel/DC - Test your comic Every Tuesday (5:30-6:30pm) - Evebook knowledge with trivia, logo bingo, ning Meditation - Learn the practice of and more.

Heartfulness Meditation with Gayathri • July 17th: Zombie Apocalypse with Kambhampati.

Ranger Boyd - What happens when things go wrong? Can you survive without Every Monday and Wednesday (5:30pm) cell phones, electricity, or transportation? Gentle Yoga - This gentle yoga class will be

by Meagan Vrba who is certified in Come and play this light-hearted game of taught survival and see if you make it through the yoga, CPR, and first aid. apocalypse!

Every First and Third Friday (1-3pm) - Veteran’s Movie - Join this biweekly screening • July 24th: Makerspace: Frog Robots of movies presented especially for veterans.

Make a frog robot from cardboard and craft sticks and watch it hop as we give it This free event is held the first and third Friday every month. life via a 9v battery and rotating motor.

Every Saturday (11am-12 noon) - Crochet Adults Classes will be held in the 3rd floor Internet The Summer Reading Program is for Center Workroom. These are free classes. adults too! Adults will be entered to win a to crochet with Library staff and prize for reading eight books from the adult Learn volunteers.

All materials are provided. or young adult collections. Reporting of All experience levels are welcome. reading begins June 4th. Visit tylerlibrary. com and select the Summer Reading Club Every Third Thursday (5:30pm) - Reel banner to register for an online account.

Talk - This event is like a book-club, but for Second and Fourth Fridays, June 8th-July movies! Free to attend.

First and Third Saturday (10am-12 noon) 27th (1:30-3:30pm) - Movie Musicals will EastSide Fiber Artists - An open gathering be shown. Scheduled are: • June 8th: “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” of all things fiber. Whether you quilt, knit, crochet, weave, spin, needle felt, etc. Bring • June 22nd: “Singing’ in the Rain” your current or completed project and • July 13th: “An American in Paris” make some new friends.

• July 27th: “Annie”

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Story Times Every month Barnes & Noble (B&N) has a variety of events.

All events are free to attend. B&N Booksellers is located at 4916 S. Broadway, Tyler. For more info on this and other events call (903)534-3996 or go to barnesandnoble.com.

• June 2nd (11am) - Storytime and Activities featuring “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” - With his trademark use of humorous verse and illustrations, Dr. Seuss addresses the ups and downs life presents while encouraging readers to find the success that lies within them all. Activities to follow.

• June 9th (11am) - Storytime and Activities featuring “Incredibles 2: Sweet Dreams, Jack-Jack” - The Incredibles are back navigating the heroics of everyday life when a new villain hatches a brilliant and dangerous plot that only The Incredibles can overcome together. Activities to follow.

• June 16th (11am) - Father’s Day Storytime featuring “With My Daddy: A Book of Love and Family” - Join this special Father’s Day Storytime with a book celebrating all that is great about dads.

Activities to follow.

• June 23rd (11am) - Storytime and Activities featuring “Jurassic Park Little Golden Book” - Introduce little ones to the world of Jurassic Park. This action-packed (and age-appropriate) title is great for dinosaur lovers, both new and old. Activities to follow.

• June 30th (11am) - Storytime and Activities featuring “Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate” - Before he was the beloved Pete the Cat, he was Pete the Kitty. Join Pete on a cat-tastic playdate as he learns a lesson about sharing with his friend, Grumpy Toad.

Activities to follow.

Times Square Cinema Presents The 2018 Summer Movie Special All movies are Friday-Saturday and Monday-Thursday at 9:30am. Doors open at 9am. Tickets are $1 and there are $3 Kid’s Combos. All movies are rated G or PG. • June 1st-2nd & 4th-7th: “Boss Baby” / “Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything” • June 8th-9th & 11th-14th: “Space Jam” / “Ramona & Beezus” • June 15th-16th & 18th-21st: “Rio” • June 22nd-23rd & 25th-28th: “Rio 2” • June 29th-30th & July 2nd-5th: “Babe” • July 6th-7th & 9th-12th: “Horton Hears a Who” • July 13th-14th & 16th-19th: “Everyone’s Hero” • July 20th-21st & 23rd-26th: “How to Train Your Dragon” / “SpaceChimps” • July 27th-28th & June 30th-August 1st: “Balto” • August 3rd-4th & 6th-9th: “Land Before Time” • August 10th-11th & 13th-16th: “How to Train Your Dragon 2” / “Chipmunks Chipwrecked” • August 17th-18th & 20th-23rd: “The Peanuts Movie”

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Caldwell Zoo This Summer

Kids and the zoo just naturally go together and Caldwell Zoo has special summer activities planned just for kids.

June 25th-27th (8am-4pm) - Zooniversity Camp - This three-day, two-night camp is for teens entering the 9th-12th grades. Zoo-niversity is an opportunity to work alongside the zoo’s professional zookeeping staff.

Camps are $225-$275.

June 23rd (all day) - World Giraffe Day - Join as we celebrate the longestnecked animal on the planet.

The Caldwell Zoo is located at 2203 Martin Luther King Blvd., Tyler. For more info call (903)593-0121 or email info@caldwellzoo.org.

Return of the Dinosaurs to Discovery Science Place Discovery Science Place (DSP) is located at 308 N. Broadway Ave., Downtown Tyler. DSP is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm, and closed on Mondays. Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day) are Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1-5pm.

Tickets are $8 for adults ages 13 and up, $6 for children ages 2-12, $6 per person for seniors 65 and up, $5 per person for active military (must provide ID), and children under 2 are free. For more info call (903)533-8011 or go to discoveryscienceplace.org.

Return of the Dinosaurs, Coming This Summer!

Come walk among the dinosaurs again as DSP’s celebrates its 25th anniversary! Take your picture riding a Triceratops or braving the jaws of a T-Rex. See two Protoceratops guarding their nest or view the long-necked Apatosaurus. View actual fossils along with animatronic models of the “terrible lizards” of long ago.

“Return of the Dinosaurs” is featured in the DSP Annex building next door to the main museum building. Tickets are purchased at the main museum front desk under the green portico, and exhibit entry is on Broadway under the blue awning.

“Return of the Dinosaurs” is a separately ticketed exhibit.

Ticket prices are $8 for adults ages 13 and up, and $6 for children ages 2-12. Current DSP members get in for 1/2 price ($4 and $3).

Children under 2 are free.

The exhibit runs June 9th-August 19th.

Theatre Camp for Your Child

The Young Playwrights Guild Theatre Camp will be held Wednesdays June 6th-August 8th, 2-3:30pm. This is a 10-week competition where three groups of young adults are challenged to interpret, design, and perform acts of a chosen play. This summer they will be exploring Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” This will be performed in front of an audience at Tyler’s Liberty Hall, August 9th at 7pm. This is for ages 12-18. To sign your child up go to facebook.com/events/230108487742778. There are still some spaces left for this camp.

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Art

Inside the Artist’s Studio:

On View this Summer

Contemporary Artists on View in East Texas

By Derrick White It is June in Texas and it’s hot. If you are looking for a free, fun activity which will be stimulating to the senses and inside an air conditioned building, check out some of these venues around town showcasing some wonderful visual art. Gallery Main Street located in downtown Tyler, 110 W. Erwin ST, Tyler, TX 75702, is displaying local talent Jacqueline Chubirka in a one person exhibition of 27 paintings by the artist. Chubirka: A Study of People and their Things is on view until June 4, 2018, so hurry.

The paintings are realistic and masterfully executed reminiscent of Wayne Thiebaud (American painter known for depicting common objects—pies, ice cream, pastries, and figures). Chubirka lives in Tyler and received her B.F.A. degree in painting from the Academy of Art University.

“This group of paintings consists of portraits juxtaposed to everyday objects.

Taking daily life as subject matter while commenting on the aesthetic of the working class,” says the artist in a printed statement. You will be impressed.

The Tyler Museum of Art is exhibiting Rewind: Selections from Private Collections through August 19th containing artwork borrowed from East Texas collectors. Coming up June 24th – September 9th is a solo show by renowned Texas contemporary

Dallas artist, David Bates. The museum is located on the campus of TJC at 1300 S. Mahon Ave, Tyler, TX 75701 and is open Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

The museum will also host Creativity Camps this summer Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for children ages 6 – 12 ($40 per day / $175 per week). Camps kick off with TMA World Tour June 25th – 29th incorporating visual art with music and performance. Young artists will explore art, make a musical instrument, learn a song, and perform a mini-concert at the end of the week. Other camps continue through the month of July. Contact: 903-595-1001 for registration and information.

On view in the Meadows Gallery at the University of Texas at Tyler’s Cowan Center (located at 3900 University Blvd, Tyler, TX 75701) is the 2018 Juried Student Exhibition. The show is on display through August 10th and is free and open to the public Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This year’s juror for the show is the distinguished Texas sculptor Sherry Owens who uses crepe myrtle branches to tell stories of Texas and environmental concerns. Owens works in Dallas and received a B.F.A. from Southern Methodist University. Her selections are impressive, engaging, and mostly reflective of the juror’s natural comprehension for organic forms. 42 pieces were chosen to be exhibited. The professional skill level, appeal, and powerful content coming from these emerging Texas contemporary artists is remarkable and speaks volumes about the momentum of the East Texas art scene. We have powerful artistic voices here. Brittany Lea Taylor has two small, powerful paintings in the show Memory #4 and Memory #1 (both oil on panel). The former is a striking, black and white, representational, almost photo-realistic image of an old, abandoned vehicle buried in weeds.

The composition is fragmented and energized by a few (some green) diagonal, sharp lines. The latter is a black and white, photo-realistic rural scene with a slight contoured outline of an undeveloped figure like a missing character from a Harper Lee novel.

Jessica Sanders also has two works shown. Roll, activities, young artists will make musical instruments, learn a song, and play a mini-concert at the end of the week.

Upside-down and Backward - July 9th-13th

Everything looks different from a fresh perspective. Drawing underwater, painting with spaghetti, there’s no telling what will happen when you change the way you make art. This camp is all about real creativity, and young artists will help brainstorm up new, exciting projects all week long.

Summer Creative Camps The Tyler Museum of Art (TMA) is located at

1300 S. Mahon Ave. on the Tyler Junior College main campus. Regular TMA hours are 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-5pm Sunday. The Museum is closed Mondays and most major holidays. The Museum is supported by its members, Tyler Junior College, and the City of Tyler. For more info call the museum at (903)5951001, tylermuseum.org, or email info@tylermuseum.org.

Creativity Camps

From late June to early August, close to 70 kids ages 7-13 and older dive into hands-on art experiences in a series of half-day and full-day camps. Each session is supervised by degreed artists and educators, and culminates with a small exhibition of campers’ work and a community reception.

Camps are held Monday-Friday (9am-4pm) for ages 6-12. Cost is $40 per day or $175 per week. To register online, fill out a form available at tylermuseum.org/creativity-camps-2018. If registering online for single day(s), please note the day(s) in the comment section.

TMA World Tour 2018 - June 25th-29th

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Beachcombers’ Paradise - July 16th-20th

Love the seashore but hate sunburns and footscorching sand? Come explore marine environments through art. Biology, art, and fun merge into one great experience as you learn about the weird, wonderful world of sea life and environments, and express new knowledge through art.

5 Days Away from Rose City - July 23rd-27th

Some of the country’s greatest artists call the Lone Star State home. At this camp, you will explore the geographical regions of Texas and the artists who gain inspiration in them, ending up right here in East Texas.

Family Days

Free admission, interactive art projects, light snacks and a festive atmosphere for all ages are on the menu from 2-4pm the second Saturday of each month with the Tyler Museum of Art’s Family Day. This popular program focuses on fostering a deeper understanding of the Museum’s spotlight exhibitions – and, above all, having fun! To RSVP for groups of 10 or more, please call (903)5951001 or e-mail info@tylermuseum.org.

First Friday

The first Friday of each month, the TMA offers a full day of free admission plus guided tours of its spotlight exhibitions at 11am. From contemporary Texas art to Hudson River School to Andy Warhol, each tour is unique.

Stack, Overlap and Stuff, Pull, Lay. The pieces are made of porcelain and stoneware and sewn together using copper wire. These exquisite sculptures are painstakingly assembled small, handcrafted, fired and glazed, geometrically shaped tiles. Her creations are hung on the wall and seem graceful, soft, and natural. The individual pieces transcend their uniqueness and become a complete form. I was fascinated by Leon Campbell’s print titled Circle Quadrant Intaglio a commanding minimalist composition of four divisions of a square each containing a circle shape with a large, center circle overlapping all. The image unified by frantic and expressive lines, cross-hatching and etched into the plate. Jennie Riley exhibits a nice painting titled Them, a large-scale acrylic on canvas of strange puzzle shapes creating a surreal landscape of mammoth proportions with a colorful bundle of confusion in the bottom right of the picture plane. Kate Finch’s Inconsistencies in SelfHatred is a stunning watercolor of biological, fluid, formal interactions. It is a pleasing and enjoyable compositional ride full of movement, lines, shapes, and colors through a strong, swirling current.

Two of the showstoppers for me are the sculptures of Laminda Miller Kitsune’s Deceit and I can be who I want to be. Perfectly postured and proportioned animal forms created from Styrofoam and epoxy clay with papier-mâché, one is a wild, contorted, shapeshifting fox attached to the wall, a human mask around his neck. It is textural, dynamic, playful, and contemplative. The other is a freestanding sculpture of a large hare seated on a small wooden stool resting and removing his rabbit mask.

It is visually tactile, fantastical, and immediately creates a Carrollesque narrative. These two pieces held my visual attention for a long time. Corey Reeves watercolor and ink paintings Feast of 90 Minutes and Sinister, Sentient Sausage and Succulent, Savory Snacks stood out for their vibrant, outlandish and

well executed configurations reminiscent of Zapp comics, Robert Crumb, and Robert Williams. There is something intriguing about a monstrous man and a giant hot dog about to gorge on mustard drenched mini-franks.

Other stunning works included: Joanna Kathryn Gifford’s Breath large-scale installation of a tangled woven cube structure casting a web of shadows below a digital projection of a mouth in repetition veiled by deterioration, Nicole Marie’s Automeris Io a large painting of floral and organic complexities forming a dense thicket of shapes battling and bumping each other, Lorianne Hubbard’s always superb charcoal and graphite drawings, Lisa Horlander’s translucent, stained, and layered three-dimensional collages, Tiffany Gilliam’s mixed media coiled, entangled, and bundled fragments, Jeri Lynn Hubbard’s delightful exploration into paper sculpture, and Erick Rodriguez’s Still Waters, a graphite on paper drawing so immensely intricate and containing thousands of small delicate, toned lines, it truly has to be viewed in person to be accurately appreciated. Other impressive exhibiting artists include: Hannah Branscum, Chelsea Bretherick, Audrey Caton, Sam Edwards, Rebecca Fernandez with Jacqueline Yost, Keri Lane Fidone, Abigail Harrison, Kyndall Luckey, Harrison March, John Miranda, Sylvia Morse, Chelsea Oliver, Lauren Pitre, Kayla Reesor, Jamin Shepherd, Lilah Shepherd, Brandon Witschi and Jacqueline Yost.

6x6@110 and Solo Show at GMS There is a lot to do at Gallery Main Street (GMS) this month! The annual 6x6@110 show will be held June 6th at 6pm. Each piece will be sold for $20, with all proceeds going to help fund the City of Tyler Main Street Department, which operates Gallery Main Street. The annual 6x6@110 is an art fundraising project to benefit Gallery Main Street in Downtown Tyler, Texas. The gallery is a City of Tyler facility operated with cooperation of the Downtown Tyler Arts Coalition, an all-volunteer group of artists who schedule and jury fine arts exhibits and organize projects.

The name “6x6@110” reflects the fact that all artwork sold in the show will be 6”x6” and will be shown at Gallery Main Street at 110 W. Erwin, Downtown Tyler. For more info go to downtowntylerarts.com, call (903)593-6905, or follow the Downtown Tyler Facebook Page.

June 5th (7-9pm) and 19th (3-5pm) - Painting on the Patio at Rotolo’s - Lauren O’Neill has created a one of a kind painting and is hosting a painting session at Rotolo’s! All painting supplies are included. Tickets are $35. Rotolo’s is located at 8970 S. Broadway, Tyler. June 5th, the subject will be “Roses;” June 19th the subject is “Texas First Solo Show Opening Home.” For more info go to eventbrite.com.

Gallery Main Street’s first fine art solo artist June 7th (6-10pm) - Cocktails & Art: An Underexhibit features artwork by Chubirka. The exhibit water Awakening by Paperbark Studio - Come titled, “A Study of People and their Things” artist’s view and purchase art by Paperbark Studio at statement says, “With an atmosphere of a working- Cork. Food & Drink, 109 E. Grande Blvd., Tyler. class mentality, this group of paintings consists of You can meet and buy directly from the featured portraits juxtaposed to everyday objects. Taking artist Britt Pugh plus sip on some summer craft daily life as subject matter while commenting on cocktails like Frozen Rosé, Cucumber Smash, The the everyday aesthetic of the working class.”

Best Beets by Swaggy and more. There will be live This wonderful exhibit is up until June 4th. music and complimentary appetizers. Please RSVP Other Upcoming Exhibits at facebook.com/events/722967484706503.

Remaining shows this year are: June 22nd (7-9pm) - Paperbark Studio Pop Up • Solo Show #2 - Deadline June 17th, opens July will be held at Strada Caffe, 302 E. Front St., Tyler.

14th Come join us for a pop-up art show featuring • “Assemblies” - Deadline July 29th, opening Paperbark Studio as well as craft beer, wine, and August 11th small plates, espresso bar and pastry case. Come • “Alternate Perspective” - Deadline September enjoy a wonderful summer evening of local art!

30th, opening October 13th June 26th (6-8pm) - Kids Canvas Paint Party • Holiday Market - Deadline November 25th, Tyler Parks and Recreation is hosting a Kids Paint opening December 8th Party at the Glass Recreation Center for children You can enter your art online at the website ages 7-12 years old. For more information, please DowntownTylerArts.com. For more info call (903)593-6905 or go to DowntownTylerArts.com. visit TylerParksandRec.com.

Books

Newman’s story sends the message to all that where there is a will, there’s a way.

Motivated by actual students at the Jambo Jipya School in the town of Mtwapa, Kenya, where many kids are unable to go to school, Ms. Newman’s story provides inspiration to children

By Gini Rainey of any age to never give up hope for a better life through education.

“Bring Me Back” A lovely feature of this book are the glossary,

by B. A. Paris discussion questions, and activities at the end of Just when you the book. Although geared for younger children, think an author the message won’t be lost on older readers. can’t out do their Rating: 5 of 5 – Copyright 2018, Lightswitch last book, they jump Learning right out there and do it! Filled with Events even more deception June 2nd (1-4pm) - “The Eyes of the Doe and and intrigue than her first two books, Mademoiselle Renoir à Paris” by Patricia Taylor Behind Closed Doors Wells Book Signing - Come get a copy and have and The Breakdown, it signed. Barnes & Noble is located at 4916 S. Broadway, Tyler.

Paris’ latest book will keep you spell bound until you turn the last June 13th (12 noon-4pm) - “To the Stars Through page. Telling the story about the mysterious disappearance of Layla from the perspectives of Finn, his girlfriend, and his fiancé while moving between the past and the present, it’s no wonder that Paris has carved out her niche in the psychological thriller genre.

As Finn digs deeper to determine who might be behind the disappearance and strange emails, his list of suspects grows to encompass even his closest friends. Because Ms. Paris is a master at building believable characters, the reader finds himself drawn into the intrigue and feeling a certain empathy for everyone involved.

In Bring Me Back, Paris explores how traumatic events can impact, not only the individuals immediately involved, but also everyone they come in contact with. Not afraid to explore new avenues of intrigue and mystery, she has created yet another spell-binding page turner that will keep you guess till the very last page.

Rating: 5 of 5 – Copyright 2018, St. Martins Press

Spend the Summer Reading

Difficulties” by Romalyn Tilghman book signing info call (903)593-7323 or go to tylerlibrary.com. will be held at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4916 August 4th (3-7pm) - Book Bash will be held at S. Broadway, Tyler.

Harvey Hall Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler. They are doubling the authors for June 16th (11am-2pm) - “Chippy and Little 2018’s Book Bash - 80 Chipper Junior’s Great authors are attending!

Picnic Race” by Lorraine There will be a free chilRusnak McKean book dren’s reading at 12:30signing will be held at 2:30pm prior to the book Barnes & Noble BookSaturday, June 9th at 7pm, come out for this pop-up signings beginning at sellers, 4916 S. Broadart market, amazing tunes, live painting, and a wide 3pm. There will be mulway, Tyler. variety of brews at ETX Brewery, 221 S. Broadway, tiple children’s authors June 30th (4-8pm) Downtown Tyler. This is free to attend. It will be hostedpresent to read their sto“Rio Grande Valley

by Allison Matlock and Daniel Josiah Westmoreland. ries and there may even ABC and Cajun ABC” be characters present to

by Rickey Pittman book signing will be held at interact with the kids.

Tickets will be on sale until Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4916 S. Broadway, the day of the event. Come on out and find a new Tyler. favorite author as well as meet the authors behind June 26th (10am) - Club Read - Join the Club the stories. For more info go to facebook.com/ Read group in discussing this month’s read, “Kill- events/1715126465459268. Tickets are $12-$17. ers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. The VIP tickets will get you in 30 minutes earlier and Tyler Public Library is located at 201 S. College a tote bag full of goodies. The children’s reading is Ave., Tyler. Club Reads’ events are free. For more free to attend.

Music, Art & Hops at ETX Brewery

“The Sisters” by Janet Kay

If you’re looking for a book to read this summer that is filled with history, ghosts, romance, and family discord, this is the one for you. Set in current day Galveston, this story tells the story of Veronica and Isabella, two sisters who had once be in love with the same man.

Weaving a spell around not only presentday Galveston, Kay’s story helps to explain the reason so many of the historical sites in this Island community are haunted. From the pirate Jean Lafitte to the estimated six to twelve thousand people who lost there lives during the hurricane of 1900. Described as the deadliest natural ever in the United States, this storm took the life the of sisters’ grandmother, who continues in her afterlife as Isabella’s spirit guide.

If you are familiar with Galveston, and even if not, this book is an intriguing read that pulls you into its web of family deceit and mystery as the sisters strive to learn where they have come from and reconnect on a congenial level of understanding and acceptance. It will definitely keep you turning the pages to find out where it all ends.

Rating: 5 of 5 – Copyright 2018, World Castle Publishing “Neema’s Reason to Smile” by Patricia Newman

This delightful book, colorfully illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini, tells the story of Neema and her mother who share big dreams for their life in Kenya. Neema wants to go to school, while her Mama, who sews clothes by hand, dreams of a sewing machine and perhaps her own business.

By not only entertaining, but also educating,

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