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At Old Firehouse in Edom This Month: Friction Farm In Concert On March 7th
Modern-folk duo Friction Farm, will be in concert at Old Firehouse in Edom.
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This husband and wife team of travel- ing troubadours. Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay, combine storytelling, social commentary and humor to create songs of everyday life, local heroes, and quirky observations.
Their lyrically rich, harmony-driven songs earned them spots as Kerrville New Folk Finalists, Falcon Ridge Emerging Artists, and South Florida Folk Festival Songwriter win- ners.
Friction Farm’s latest CD “So Many Stars,” which reached #6 on the Folk Radio Chart, was inspired by travels across the coun- try witnessing the collision of strong political polarity with personal kindness, the intersection of fragility and breathtaking beauty. April 4th: Adler & Hearne
Also this month, from Texas’ upper east side, award-winning singer-songwriters Lynn Adler and Lindy Hearne will be in concert.
They connect with audiences coast to coast. Their music is a signature blend of original folk, jazz, and blues with deep Texas roots. With more than 12 recordings and decades of tour- ing between them, their repertoire is playful, poignant and poetic including sparky love bal- lads, historically based tributes, children’s music, quirky story songs, modern-day spirituals, and anthems of justice and peace.
Raised by musical families and nurtured by choirs through college, the two met in Nash- ville, and now pay it forward together in perfor- mances from listening-room venues, festivals, and community events to churches, libraries, and schools.
Lynn co-wrote the theme song for the hit PBS children’s TV series “Wishbone.” Her diverse writing background brings added experi- ence to the duo’s workshops and presentations. Lindy sang in the famed Texas Boys Choir as a child, and for several years he and his band were Roy Clark’s backup group performing with Roy from Las Vegas to “Hee Haw” to Carnegie Hall.
How to describe Adler & Hearne’s music and vibe? Think ‘song circle’ between Johnny and June Cash, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Astrud Gilberto, and Gordon Lightfoot and Joni Mitchell. About Old Firehouse
The Old Firehouse in Edom is the only “lis- tening room” in the area where audiences can enjoy a “coffee house” atmosphere of the ‘70s, with national and international singer/songwrit- ers performing their own music up close and personal.
Concerts feature folk genres typically described as Americana, Orchestral Folk, Tra- ditional, and Mountain. Every performance consists of strictly original songs that are both composed and performed by the musician who has created them. Admission prices for con- certs are usually $12 in advance and $15 and the door beginning at 7:30pm, with doors open- ing at 6:30pm so the audience can enjoy coffee and desserts that are always available during the “schmooze hour.”
Info, tickets, and more are at theoldfire- house.net, info@theoldfirehouse.net, or by phone at (903)852-ART1 (2781).
Second Annual Townes Van Zandt Tribute Scheduled In Ben Wheeler
The Van Zandt Arts & Cultural Dis- trict Foundation presents the second annual Tribute to Townes Van Zandt from 6-8pm, Saturday, March 7th, at The Forge Bar & Grill in historic down- town Ben Wheeler.
The late Townes Van Zandt is often referred to as the most influential Texas songwriter of the 20th century. Musi- cian Steve Earle says he was “the best songwriter in the world.”
Performers imbedded in Townes Van Zan- dt’s music will honor the legend in song swap style during the tribute event. They include Matt Harlan, Chris Edwards, Shane Rendon, Grady Lee, Nick Brumley, and Cole Allen.
Other musicians are invited to bring instru- ments and continue the tribute in an open jam session after the show.
Last year, in celebration of the 75th anni- versary of Van Zandt’s birthday on March 7th, his family’s record company, TVZ Records, along with Fat Possum Records, released a new album, “Sky Blue,” a collection of unreleased songs created 47 years ago. Newly released this year are other records including a double LP compilation, “The Best of Townes Van Zandt;” reworked artwork and lyric sheet and remas- tered 180-gram vinyl, “Townes Van Zandt: 50th Anniversary Edition;” and “Our Mother The Mountain: 50th Anniversary Edition.” A lim- ited supply of vinyls and CDs are available at the tribute with proceeds benefiting the arts foun- dation. A larger variety are available online at townesvanzandt.com.
The Van Zandt family - former wife and lit- erary executor Jeanene, and children J.T., Will, and Katie Bell - continue to illuminate his song- writing process and evolution.
Townes Van Zandt died January 1, 1997, at the age of 52 from cardiac arrhythmia while recovering from hip surgery. He is buried in the
Van Zandt family plot in Dido Cemetery near Fort Worth.
He came from a long line of Texas nobil- ity. His three times great grandfather, Isaac Van Zandt, was a prominent leader of the Republic of Texas and the namesake of Van Zandt County in the Upper East Side of Texas. His great-great uncle Khleber Miller Van Zandt was one of the founders of Fort Worth.
Although he was born into an affluent fam- ily, he endured poverty and often sang of folks living on the edge.
He was a poet and songwriter beloved by his many fans and peers. Don Williams and Emmy- lou Harris had hits with his song “If I Needed You.” Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard reached No. 1 with their version of his song “Pancho and Lefty.”
His influence on Americana music is immense and continues today.
Artists who cite Van Zandt as a source of inspiration include Bob Dylan, Neil Young, John Prine, Lyle Lovett, Guy Clark, Norah Jones, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, and Garth Brooks to name a few.
For more information on the Tribute to Townes Van Zandt March 7th at The Forge Bar & Grill, go to theforgebenwheeler.com or call (903)833-5970.
To learn more about the Van Zandt Arts & Cultural District Foundation, go to vanzand- tacd.com.
Every Tuesday: Square Dance Lessons
Rambling Roses dance club has announced it is holding square dances 7-9pm each Tuesday in the Family Life Center at Green Acres Bap- tist Church, 1607 Troup Highway in Tyler. No experience or partners are needed and people of all ages can come and dance. The fee is $5, March 5th: (7pm) Red Not Chili Peppers Tribute
Red Not Chili Peppers Tribute will be on stage at Stan- ley’s Famous Pit BBQ, 525 S. Beckham St. in Tyler. Tickets are $10 and available at stan- leysfamous.com. The show starts at 7pm March 7th (7pm-12 midnight): “Night of Nostalgia” with CeeLo Green
Join this “Night of Nostalgia” and live con- cert by CeeLo Green, including appearances by Screech from “Saved by the Bell,” Deebo from the movie “Fri- day,” and retro video games and arcade. The for- mer Goodie Mob member and superstar behind smash hits like “Crazy” is com- ing to Tyler for one wild perfor- mance. Guests will take a trip back in time with retro pop cul- ture decor, break-dancers, special guest appear- ances from ‘80s and ‘90s celebrities, and vintage video games including Atari, Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Sega, and original upright arcade machines. But keep your quarters at home, all the games will be free to play. The VIP pack- age also includes a meet-and-greet with CeeLo Green and other celebrity guests like Dustin Diamond (Screech from “Saved by the Bell”) and Tiny Lister Jr. (Deebo from “Friday”). Chal- lenge them on the gaming floor, get autographs and photos, and ask questions during a oncein-a-lifetime panel conversation. Appetizers and desserts are included with your VIP ticket, and adult beverages will be available for pur- chase. Proceeds benefit PATH (People Attempt- ing To Help), which provides food and medi- cal care for over 100,000 families in Northeast Texas. Tickets are limited in order to provide a safe and interactive experience for everyone. This will be held at Harvey Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com. March 13th (8pm): Jamey Johnson and Wade Bowen at The Oil Palace Jamey Johnson, born in Enterprise, Ala- bama, is an American country music singersongwriter . Signed to BNA Records in 2005, John - son made his debut with his single “The Dol - lar,” which r eached a peak of #14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. An album, also titled “The Dollar,” was released in 2006. Johnson exited BNA in 2006 and signed to Mercury Nashville Records in March 2008, releasing his first single for the label that month. In addition to his own material, John - son has co-written three singles for Trace Adkins, as w ell as one each for George Strait, Joe Nich- ols, and John Michael Montgomery. The Oil Pal- ace is located at 10408 TX-64, Tyler. Tickets are av ailable at oilpalace.com.
March 20th (7-9:30pm): ‘I Am They’ in Concert at Flint Baptist Church
Hosted by KVNE and Flint Baptist Church, located at 11131 FM 2868 in Flint, ‘I Am They’ will be in concert for a spring break out night. This encouraging music is great for all ages. Tickets are $10-$30 and available at eventbrite. com. VIP tickets include a meet and greet with the band as well as premier seating starting at 5:30pm. March 21st (7pm): Blue Louie To Rock Stanley’s BBQ
Blue Louie will be on stage at Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ, 525 S. Beckham St., Tyler. Blue Louie (blōō;lōō ē;) is a Texas music experi- ence in a house-rockin’ soul shakin’ body movin’ belly rubbin’paint peelin’ roof raisin’ joint jukin’ tin rippin’ shade of Blue. Come out for this fun night! No cover charge. Music at bluelouie.com. March 26th (8pm): Blacktop Mojo at Texas Music City Grill
Blacktop Mojo is a hard-driving Southern rock unit based out of Palestine, Texas. Blacktop Mojo’s fiery blend of post-grunge, classic rock, and metal falls some- where between Soundgar- den, Black Stone Cherry, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Founded in 2012 by frontman Matt James and drummer Nathan Gillis, the band eventually morphed into a five-piece with the additions of bass player Matt Curtis and gui- tarists Ryan Kiefer and Kenneth Irwin. They released their debut album, “I Am,” in 2014, followed by a heavy bout of touring that saw the group sharing the stage with a wide array of heavy hitters including Bon Jovi, Sammy Hagar, Candlebox, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Black Stone Cherry, Shaman’s Harvest, Pop Evil, Pud- dle of Mudd, and Drowning Pool among others. Texas Music City Grill is located at 55 Miranda Lambert Way, Lindale. Tickets are available at outhousetickets.com/Event/13047-Blacktop_ Mojo/ and start at $15. April 2nd (7-10pm): Band of Heathens at Stanley’s BBQ
“Duende,” the title of The Band of Hea- thens’ fifth studio album (and eighth overall), marks their tenth anniversary as a group, and it certainly applies to its overall theme about the collective search for connection and commu- nion in a technology-fueled world increasingly splintered, distracted, and lonely. As band cofounder Ed Jurdi, who first learned of the term, explains, “It’s the essence of the artist,” or as part- ner Gordy Quist says, “It’s a word we don’t have an equivalent for in English. Artistically, that’s where we tried to set the bar, to do what this band does best.” Stanley’s BBQ is located at 525 Beckham St., Tyler. Tickets for all ages are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of show. All tickets are general admission, standing. This will be an early show starting around 7pm. April 23rd (8pm): For KING & COUNTRY
Two-time Grammy award-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY makes a powerful state- ment with their much-anticipated third album, “Burn the Ships,” an epic, sweeping musical landscape that explores themes of new begin- nings, forgiveness, hope, and love. The Oil Pal- ace is located at 10408 Hwy. 64, Tyler. For tick- ets call (903)566-2120.
Live Music Gig Guide Sunday, March 1st The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Texas Music City Grill, Lindale – Kyle Park, 4-8
Monday, March 2nd Time Square - Karaoke, 9-12 Tuesday, March 3rd 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Brisket Love BBQ, Lindale – Karaoke, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler – Matthew McDaniel, 7-10 Time Square - Karaoke, 9-12 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12
Wednesday, March 4th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Cole Allen, 7-10 Dakota’s Chophouse – Darrin Morris, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Joe Savage, 7-10 Stanley’s Famous BBQ – Big Funky Cloud, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill, Lindale – Karaoke, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler – 2nd Child- hood, 7-10 Time Square - Karaoke, 9-12 Yamato – Open Mic, 8-11
Thursday, March 5th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Matthew McDaniel, 7-10 Flavors Daiquiri Cafe - Karaoke, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Bubba Westly, 7-10 Manny’s - Karaoke, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Live Music, 8-12 Rick’s – Live Music, 9-1 San Pedro’s, Chandler – Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill, Lindale – 2nd Childhood, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler – Logan K. Strong, 7-10 Time Square - Karaoke, 9-12 Friday, March 6th 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Darrin Morris, 9-1 Brisket Love, Lindale – Doctor Sound, 8-12 Circle M Crawfish - Karaoke, 7-10 Dakota’s Chophouse – Joey Greer, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Clint Alford, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Colton Mathis, 7-10 Hollytree Country Club, 6-9 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store – Luke LaPrade, 8-12 Rick’s – Overdrive, 9-1 Stanley’s Famous BBQ – Red Not Chili Peppers, 8-12 Texas Music City Grill, Lindale – John Baumann, 8-12 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler – Bobby Irwin, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12
Saturday, March 7th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Cody Cooke & The Bayou Outlaws, 9-1 Brisket Love, Lindale – Untold Story, 8-12 The Cannery, Lindale - Back The Blue Bash, 10-5 ETX Brewery – Rafael Espinoza, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tribute to Townes Van Zandt, 6-10 FRESH - The Grove Slaves, 6-9 Liberty Hall - Cash & King, 7-10 M6 Winery – Eric Moseley, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store – Wesley Pruitt Band, 8-12 The Old Firehouse, Edom - Friction Farm, 6-9 Rick’s – Velcro Pygmies, 9-1 WaWa’s Seafood - Shane Andrews, 6-9 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 XLN - Luke LaPrade, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12
Sunday, March 8th The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Monday, March 9th Time Square - Karaoke, 9-12 Tuesday, March 10th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Brisket Love BBQ, Lindale – Karaoke, 6-9 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Time Square - Karaoke, 9-12 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12
Wednesday, March 11th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Darrin Morris, 7-10 Dakotas Chop House – Gary Patrick, 7-10 Flavors Daiquiri Cafe - Karaoke, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Joe Savage, 7-10 Stanley’s Famous BBQ – Big Funky Cloud, 7-10 Time Square - Karaoke, 9-12 Yamato – Open Mic, 8-11
Thursday, March 12th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Tyler Dudley, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Van Darien, 7-10 Manny’s - Karaoke, 6-9 Poke In Da Eye BBQ - Relevant, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler – Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler – Cody Wayne, 8-12 Time Square - Karaoke, 9-12 Friday, March 13th 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – The Outlaw Republic, 8-12 Big Sandy Music Hall - Floyd Void, 8-10 Brisket Love BBQ, Lindale – Tuxedo Cats, 8-12 Cascades Country Club - Purple Velvet Fox, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish - Karaoke, 7-10 Dakota’s Chophouse – Patrick James, 7-10 ETX Brewery – DJ, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Eden Luman, 7-10 FRESH - Johnny & The Nightcrawlers, 6-9
Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler - Chris Knight, 8-12 Oil Palace - Jamey Johnson, 7-10 Republic Icehouse – Gary Patrick, 8-12 Rick’s – Paul Shafer, 9-1 Texas Music City Grill, Lindale – Lucas Jagneaux, 8-12 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler – Tom McElvain, 8-12 True Vine Brewing - DeFrance, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Saturday, March 14th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Brick Street Blues Band, 7-10 Brisket Love BBQ, Lindale – Jenn Ford & The Wide Eyed Devils, 7-10 ETX Brewing - Ansley, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – The Rightly So, 7-10 FRESH - Jazz Connection, 6-9 M6 Winery – The Canals, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler - Live Music, 7-10 Rick’s – Decades, 9-1 Texas Music City Grill, Lindale – Shinyribs, 8-11 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler – Blues Boys, 7-10 True Vine Brewing - PLM Band, 7-10 WaWa’s Seafood - Wesley Pruitt Band, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 XLN Pool Hall - Wes Jeans, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12 Sunday, March 15th The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Texas Music City Grill, Lindale – Josh Weathers, 4-8
Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler – Lee Mathis, 7-10 Time Square - Karaoke, 9-12 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Wednesday, March 18th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Gary Patrick, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish - Serena & Friends, 7-10 Dakotas Chop House – Clint Alford, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Joe Savage, 7-10 Stanley’s Famous BBQ – Big Funky Cloud, 7-10 Time Square - Karaoke, 9-12 Yamato – Open Mic, 8-11 Thursday, March 19th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Patrick James, 7-10 Flavors Daiquiri Cafe - Karaoke, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Melissa Ratley, 7-10 Manny’s - Karaoke, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler – Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill, Lindale – 2nd Childhood, 7-9 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler – Gary Patrick, 8-12 Time Square - Karaoke, 9-12 Friday, March 20th 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Noon Day, 8-12 Circle M Crawfish - Karaoke, 7-10 Dakota’s Chophouse – Dustin Becker, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Wailin Aaron Jennings, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Guthrie Kennard, 7-10 FRESH - Rafael Espinoza, 6-9 Hollytree Country Club - Patrick James, 6-9 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Poke In Da Eye BBQ - Relevant, 6-9 Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins – Karaoke, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Blakbox, 8-12 Rick’s – Tyler Dudley, 9-1 Texas Music City Grill, Lindale – 6 Miles To Mixon, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler – Paul Shafer, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 7-10
Saturday, March 21st The Back Porch, Kilgore – Ambush, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish - Jenn Ford & The Wide Eyed Devils, 7-10 Club 155 - Mike Freiley & Lava Bomb, 8-12 Dakotas Chop House – daniel Rocha, 7-10 ETX Brewing - Clint & The Cosmic Wake, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Chad Pope, 7-10 FRESH - Matt Raker Band, 6-9 M6 Winery – Scott Behrend, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Rick’s – Live Music, 9-1 Stanley’s Famous BBQ – Blue Louie, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill, Lindale – Max Stalling, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler – Riley Redding, 7-10 True Vine Brewing - Coup - DeMane, RSEWRLD, Kiki, The Village and Chad X. Ali., 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 Yamato – Owen & Jopi, 7-10 Sunday, March 22nd The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm
Wednesday, March 25th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Kelsi & Reece, 7-10 Dakotas Chop House – Lee Mathis, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Joe Savage, 7-10 Stanley’s Famous BBQ – Big Funky Cloud, 7-10 Time Square - Karaoke, 9-12 Yamato – Open Mic, 8-11 Thursday, March 26th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Lee Mathis, 7-10 Flavors Daiquiri Cafe - Karaoke, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler –
Big Gus & Swampadelic, 7-10 Liberty Hall - Penny & Sparrow, 8-10 Manny’s - Karaoke, 6-9 Razzoo’s - Al & The Long Shots, 7-10 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler – Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill, Lindale – 2nd Childhood, 7-10 Time Square - Karaoke, 9-12 Friday, March 27th 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – The Tuxedo Cats, 8-12 Brisket Love, Lindale – Live Music, 8-12 Circle M Crawfish - Karaoke, 7-10 Dakota’s Chophouse – Gary Patrick, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Owen & Jopi, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Shelby Ballenger, 7-10 FRESH - Casey Martin, 6-9 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Rick’s – Live Music, 9-1 Texas Music City Grill, Lindale – Cross Atlantic, 8-12 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler – Ramoth Gilead, 8-12 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Saturday, March 28th Brisket Love BBQ, Lindale – Lee Mathis & The Brutally Handsome, 8-12 Dakotas Chop House – Paul Shafer, 7-10 ETX Brewing - DJ, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – JD Cobb, 7-10 M6 Winery – Johnny & Kimmy, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – The Haggertys, 8-12 Rick’s – Big Daddy, 9-1 Texas Music City Grill, Tyler – Cross Atlantic, 7-10 Time Square - Karaoke, 8-11 WaWa’s Seafood - Jonas Lorence, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 XLN - Jenn Ford & The Wide Eyed Devils, 9-12 Yamato – Owen & Jopi, 8-12 Sunday, March 29th The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Texas Music City Grill, Lindale
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Fit for Life Coloring Contest Offers Cash Prizes
All aspiring art- ists in grades K-12 are invited to submit their original works of art in the 2020 “Fit for Life” Youth Art Contest, sponsored by the Cooperative Teachers Credit Union.
Students are encouraged to submit original artwork pieces using the theme of “Fit for Life.”
The contest is open to any K-12 student that attends public, private, charter, or home school in East Texas. There is no recom- mended medium upon which the artwork must be presented. Entries must be an actual tangible product that can be held and viewed by our judges. There are no minimum or maximum size dimensions.
Contestants will be divided into 4 age categories based on cre- ativity in the expression of the theme: Kindergarten through 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade through 5th Grade, 6th Grade through 8th Grade, and 9th Grade through 12th Grade. Artwork that cannot be sent by postal mail can be delivered to the physical office, but you must send an email first so that you can be informed where to deliver the artwork. Delivering a stu- dent’s entry does not increase your odds of becoming a winner. Cash prizes will be awarded at the Fit City Tyler Celebra- tion Event May 14th, held on the lawn of the Tyler Rose Garden, when the winners of their annual community health programs will be introduced. Attendance is free and open to all ages.
Download the entry form for the 2020 Youth Art Contest at fitcitytyler.com/youth-art-contest. Last year’s winners are posted at this site as well.
Remember that entries must be received by April 1st, 2020. For more information go to fitcitytyler.com.
At Discovery Science Place This Month: Learn At The DSP Spring Break Camps Loads of fun at the Discovery Science Place, located at 308 N. Broadway Ave., Downtown Tyler. For more info go to discovery- scienceplace.org. March 9th-13th (10am-4pm): Spring Break Camps
Register for a single day or all five! Camp fees include snacks and all camp materi- als. Students must bring sack lunch. Camps are divided into two age bands: K-2nd and 3rd-5th. The cost of camps is $35 per student per camp. Camps are: Monday: Take Flight - Campers will spend the day learning what makes things lift off and take to the sky. Rockets and paper helicopters will be constructed, as well as parachutes which allow creations to come back safely to the ground. Tuesday: Race for Space - Visitors to this day of camp will get to spend some time in the new Discovery Dome portable plan- etarium. Space explorer campers will also construct habitats and explore new worlds on their journey across space. Wednesday: Creative Construction - Guest engineers will spend the day learning what it takes to make things strong and sturdy for humans to work with and live in. Machines, buildings, and more will be created and crafted. Ziplines and giant wall mar- ble runs may be crafted during the course of the day. Thursday: Kitchen Chemistry - A favorite for every week of camp, campers will get to make all the gooey, messy, slimy things that you are dreading making at home! Oobleck, slime, and instant snow will all be explored during this camp. Friday: Kingdoms of Life - A new camp for the DSP, King- doms will allow exploration of the wonderful world of life around us. Animal studies and more will happen this day, as campers explore the different areas of the world and its wonderful fauna. March 28th (10am-2pm): Science Cart-A-Palooza
Join us for Science Cart-A-Palooza- a day of hands-on sci- ence at the DSP. Members of the UT Tyler WIMS (Women in Math and Science) organization will be on the museum floor with hands-on science activity and demonstration carts. Fire off an Alka-Seltzer rocket, create a cloud in a bottle, see the hair-rais- ing effects of static electricity, and more. All activities are included with normal museum admission. Save the Date April 18th (9am-5pm): 8th Annual Tyler Maker Faire - Tickets are on sale now at discoveryscienceplace.org. Guests get $2 off each early-bird ticket until March 18th.
At TJC Earth and Space Science Center this Month: TJC Science Center Offers Spring Break Camp
TJC Earth and Space Science Center featuring the Hudnall Planetarium at Tyler Junior College is located on the Tyler Junior College campus at 1411 E. Lake St., Tyler. Tickets can be purchased at sciencecen- ter.tjc.edu.
The Tyler Junior Col- lege Earth and Space Science Center will offer a Spring Break Camp 9am-12 noon Monday-Friday, March 9th-13th. Campers in grades 1 through 4 will explore the solar system and the planets as well as journey to the moon in the center’s newly updated Hudnall Planetarium. They will also discover the science behind the changing seasons and launch their own miniature rockets.
“This year’s camp incorporates planetarium shows with hands-on, interactive STEM learning experiences to engage and inspire students over their spring break,” said Dr. Beau Hartweg, TJC science center director.
Each day will feature a different theme: • Monday: Exploring the Planets • Tuesday: Journey to the Moon • Wednesday: Space Rocks! Comets, Meteors and Asteroids • Thursday: Weather and Seasons • Friday: Space Exploration and Rockets
Cost is $30 per day per child, and Science Center members receive a 10 percent discount. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. The deadline to register is Wednesday, March 4th.
The center is also open to the public during spring break, 9:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, and 10:30am-4:30pm Saturday.
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Other Events this Month March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd (8pm, 8:30pm, and 9pm): Star Party Saturday - This is a unique opportunity for families to view the beautiful heavens of East Texas, and is completely free! Telescopes will be set up as well (weather permitting). This is held ongoing the first Saturday of each month. At Barnes & Noble Booksellers This Month: Unicorns, Pugs, And Alpacas At Storytime 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. March 7th (11am): Storytime and Activities featuring “How to Catch a Dinosaur” and “How to Catch a Uni - corn” Storytime - Find dinosaurs and unicorns at storytime! You will be reading two adorable rhyming sto- ries followed by fun activities. March 7th (2pm): “Wings of Fire FanWing Fan Fest” - The dragons are ready to meet their destiny! Join the fun for a scavenger hunt, activities, giveaways, and more at this special celebration for the newest book in the beloved “Wings of Fire: Legends” series. March 14th (11am): Storytime and Activities featuring “Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase” - Will it be Pete the Cat’s lucky day or will he learn that luck takes work in this charming book? Find out at storytime, and stay for delightful activities afterward. March 21st (11am): Storytime and Activities featuring “Pig the Tourist” - What’s the best way to behave in a faraway place? Pig the Pug teaches us at storytime. March 28th (11am): Storytime and Activities featuring “Macca the Alpaca” - Teach the value of kindness with Macca the Alpaca and entertaining activities in this special storytime.
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EGuideMagazine.com • Download “EGuide Tyler TX” App for Free! 19 Above Ground Pools Recessed Pools Water Testing Chemicals Parts & Service bluecoralpools2015@gmail.com 903.592.POOL (7665) Open Monday-Saturdays, Closed Sundays Located at FM 2493 (Old Jacksonville Hwy) Off Loop 49 Inside in Tyler, Texas 2020 Census Art Contest at Tyler Public Library
The Tyler Public Library is hosting an art contest for grades Kindergarten through 12 to bring awareness to the upcoming 2020 census. Contestants are invited to submit their interpreta- tion of artwork for the theme “Every Body Counts” to the Library by Monday, March 20th.
Acceptable forms of media techniques are painting, drawing, collage, print, digital illustration, and photography. However, any artwork that depicts copyrighted images like characters from tele- vision shows, movies, video games, or books will not be accepted. Artwork must be no bigger than 8.5” x 11” and in 2D or with minimal 3D effect.
A first, second, and third-place prize will be awarded in four age/grade categories. Every contestant will receive a free book, made possible by the Friends of the Tyler Public Library.
For more info call (903)593-READ (7323) or visit TylerLi- brary.com.
