Eguide May 2016 edition

May 1, 2016 • Issue 5, Volume 4

The New Charcoal Alley: Jacksonville’s Food Truck Court

East Texas Comedy Fest: A Full Line-Up of Fun Is No Joke

The Ally Venable Band: T-Bone Walker Blues Festival: Definitely Not Wasting Any Time

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Contents 5-7 Food

» “Charcoal Alley: Jacksonville’s Food Truck Court” Written and Photographed by Barbara King » “Sip in the City: The Chardonnay Edition”

By Zairah Wooten » Food News & Events

8-11 Things to Do

» “East Texas Comedy: It’s no Joke!” By Johnny Griffith » “Let’s Get Outdoors” By Holli Conley » Festivals, Fairs, Rallies, and More Fun » 5Ks, 10Ks, 15Ks, Fun Runs, Color Runs » The Guide to Summer Camps: There is Something Fun for Everyone This Summer

14-19 Music

» “The Ally Venable Band: Not Wasting Any Time”

By Johnny Griffith » “Paul Ruark: A Musician on the Move” By Barbara King » Liberty Hall Celebrates Summer with Music, Comedy and Classic Movies » T-Bone Walker Blues Festival: Seeking Student Guitar Contestants, plus A Weekend of Blues with Keb ‘Mo, Danny Marks, The Eric Gales Band, Roy Gaines and his Orchestra, Tuxedo Blues, Car Show, Silent Auctions, and Tons More » In Concert: Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival, PorchFest at The Back Porch in Kilgore, John Fullbright, Casting Crowns, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band, Vince Gill, and More » The Complete Music Gig Guide for Live Music

20-21 Art

» Inside the Artist’s Studio: “Steampunk - Amanda Hatfield”

By Derrick White » This Month at Gallery Main Street, Downtown Tyler » UT Tyler Announces 2016 Juried Student Art Exhibition » At the Tyler Museum of Art This Month: “Pieced Together: Collages by Lance Letscher, Mark Lewis & Mary McCleary” Plus Family Day and First Friday Tours » Workshops, Art Walks, Events and Happenings at Local Galleries, Museums, and Other Spaces

22 Theatre

» Tyler Civic Theater Announces their 2016-2017 Productions & Shows » May & June Plays, Musicals, and More

23 Family

» “Bodies Human: Anatomy in Motion” at Discovery Science Place April 30th-September 4th » Summer is Here at the Tyler Library » Times Square Cinema Continues $1 Kids’ Movies This Summer » Studio Movie Grill offers Special Screenings, Date Night, Girls Night, and More

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Food Jacksonville’s Food Truck Court Written and Photographed by Barbara King By sheer grit and determination, Jacksonville native Emily Griffin has built a flourishing dream literally out of ashes.

Charcoal Alley, in downtown Jacksonville, East Texas’s first mobile food truck park takes center stage where Griffin’s original photography studio once stood and is proudly becoming the area’s premier destination to eat, mingle, and relax.

Griffin recalls the day she got the call in April 2013, “that my studio was up in flames and there was nothing we could do to restore it,” she recalls. “I was determined to make something positive out of it to take the rubble and recreate it into a space that is welcoming and fun.”

The Saturday afternoon that I visited, the Alley was packed with folks eating, meeting, and relaxing. There are 18-foot umbrellas for shade and inclement weather, and plenty of comfortable wrought iron tables and picnic benches to spread out all your delicacies.

The food trucks line the outside perimeter, with chalk board menus heralding a wide variety of tasty treats. This day’s food truck lineup includes Cheyenne’s Lunch Box, Rock “N” C, Sports Grill, The Mocha Moose, and Culinary Improv. The trucks come from places like Henderson, Tyler, Palestine, and Fort Worth to feed the flocks of people coming to see what it’s all about.

The Jacksonville Fire Station is directly across the street, and the firemen take the opportunity to visit the Alley a few times a week.

Ryan Chaffin, a 12-year veteran of the Department said, “We love the variety of foods and freshness and the convenience of the location.”

Chaffin and his fellow firemen chose a cheeseburger with fries, but say they have tried everything from sandwiches to crawfish from the food trucks.

I found the atmosphere at the park to be funky and laid-back.

The clientele is a mix of everything from families with babies and strollers, leather-clad bikers, and dogs galore. “It is definitely a familyfriendly space,” said Griffin. “We pride ourselves on keeping the area clean, including two large bathrooms, and an outside sink to clean your hands after your crawfish experience.”

The umbrellas are much needed during the day, but at night, the LED lights under them turn the space into a magical venue for live music and much more food. “We have had Jacksonville’s local restaurant Sadler’s do a full bar, and we plan on much more live music events coming up,” Griffin added.

It’s pretty much a non-stop crowd for early morning coffee and

cinnamon rolls until the food is gone, which “could last anywhere from breakfast til after 7 at night,” explained Griffin. The trucks rotate, and offerings can be anything from catfish to turkey sandwiches with tomato and feta salad.

This Saturday, folks are lining up for sandwiches from Cheyenne’s Lunch Box, including her famous chicken salad, pimento cheese, ham and cheese, and green herb turkey. Salads included a spectacular tomato and feta or cornbread, and a sampler of three heaping portions of salad and seasoned crackers. Owner Cheyenne Lindsey, said “We’ve only been doing the mobile food truck for a little bit, but we sell out of food almost every day. People are loving the Food Truck park experience.”

Next to the Lunch Box sits the Mocha Moose, a crowd favorite, featuring hot and cold drinks and New Orleans famous shaved ice.

Smoothies, frozen mochas, frozen caramel, and lots of coffee choices as well as waffle cones and brownie sundaes are always on the menu.

Across the way on this Saturday sits the Culinary Improv which boasts reubens, grilled cheese, black bean and Angus burgers (the Fireman’s favorite), and pulled pork sandwiches.

Crawfish are definitely in season right now, and folks were piling up on crawfish, potatoes, and corn from the Rock “N” C Sports Grill.

This food truck also serves catfish, brisket sandwiches, loaded potatoes, and crawfish etouffee.

James Worley, from Jacksonville, enjoying a huge mound of crawfish said, “This Food Truck park is a great new idea for Jacksonville, and we like to come and show our support for the community. The food selection is great and there’s always something new.”

Other food trucks participate and the line-up changes. They all have funky, fun names like “Cajun Café,” “GooRoos Pizza,” and “Ye Old Saucy Dog,” and so it’s a good idea to check www.facebook. com/charcoalalleyfoodtrucks to see which trucks are in the Alley and what’s available menu-wise. Special events and happenings, such as movie nights, chalk drawing contests, and more, are listed there too.

Emily Griffin is gratified that the community is embracing her dream that came from the ashes. “I am so thrilled that we have rebuilt this one of a kind experience in downtown Jacksonville, my hometown,” she said.

Come hungry and plan to stay for awhile at Charcoal Alley, located at 217 South Main Street in downtown Jacksonville. Charcoal Alley can be reached at (903)721-2766.

Cash and debit cards are accepted at the food trucks on-site.

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The Chardonnay Edition

By Zairah Wooten Let’s just ask this one simple question. Who doesn’t like wine? Whether it be red, white, sweet, dry, or bubbly, one can always find their personal favorite.

A semi-annual Tyler event, Sip in the City, combines the idea of raising money for charity, enjoying live and local music, while tasting a specific wine varietal into their event.

This spring, Sip in the City focuses on the Chardonnay varietal and will be held on May 7th at Martin Walker Law Firm, 121 N. Spring St., downtown Tyler.

Four charity organizations: Azleway Boys Ranch, East Texas Food Bank, Pets Fur People, and East Texas Symphony Orchestra, are given the opportunity to receive proceeds of the event.

In addition, Tyler’s own Lauren Alexander will provide bluesy, folk-rock musical entertainment for attendees.

I had the opportunity to chat with Paige Horn, Founder of Sip in the City, to discuss what Sip in the City is all about.

Zairah: I’ve gathered that this is a fairly new event for Tyler. Can you brief us on how Sip in the City works?

Paige: Sip in the City is a community wine tasting.

Attendees register in teams of 1-3 people. Regardless of team size, they bring three identical bottles of the chosen varietal which is always a Red in the Fall and a White in the Spring.

May 7th’s varietal is Chardonnay. Attendees hand

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Ongoing Every Saturday (8am-12 noon) - Rose City Farmers Market will be held at 7212 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler in the Juls Restaurant parking lot. This is a community celebration of locally grown fruits and vegetables, pastured meats and eggs, cheeses, honey, locally roasted coffee, artisan bakers, specialty foods, musicians, and artists. For more info call (903)484-6120 or go to facebook.com/ rosecityfarmersmarket.

Ongoing Every Saturday (8am-1pm) - Lindale Farmers Market will be held at the Picker’s Pavilion, 205 E. North St., Lindale. Fruits, vegetables, artisan wares and more are featured each week. Everything is home grown, home made and hand crafted by artisans, ranchers and growers. Most Saturdays there is live entertainment as well. For more info go to www.facebook.com/Lindale-Farmers-Market.

East Texas State Fair Farmers Market, located at the Fair Grounds, 2112 W. Front Street, Tyler, is under the large pavilion. They are open Tuesdays-Saturdays 7am-1pm. The East Texas State Fair Farmers Market is sourced from 100% local farmers who grow every last bit of food they sell on their own land. This is a covered/open air market, with local grown, fresh fruits, veggies, and flowers.

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Zairah: I see that this is a charity event. Was there a procedure in deciding which charities would benefit? If not, why did you choose those organizations, and elaborate on how the winning charity will be chosen.

Paige: I wanted to choose four charities that I was passionate about and that each served a unique purpose in the community. The impact of the four charities in our community is just astounding – in one room, we will gather to support children in crisis, to fight hunger, to protect animals, and to celebrate the art of music.

The attendees have complete power in choosing the winning charity, as they vote on who they feel the proceeds should go to.

Zairah: What is the difference between Sip in the City and Downtown Wine Swirl?

Paige: Wine Swirl is the Heart of Tyler’s event – they feature area wineries and restaurants and it benefits the city’s initiative for downtown development.

It pairs delicious food and wine and is such an excellent cause and serves a beautiful purpose. We wholeheartedly support their mission and look forward to attending every year.

Sip in the City is more of an event that isn’t set in a specific location. We will move the event throughout the community each time, so people can look forward to drinking wine with us in some exciting spaces!

Zairah: How many people do you anticipate?

Paige: We anticipate around 200 people. Attendance will max out at what each space will comfortably accommodate.

Zairah: I am a red wine drinker myself. How is it attracting wine connoisseurs this time around, as it is a Chardonnay varietal choice?

Paige: Last time, the varietal was Merlot and I heard so many people say they couldn’t wait for the Chardonnay edition. Now we’re featuring Chardonnay

and I’ve heard people say they can’t wait for the Cabernet edition in the Fall this year. That’s the great thing about the event - everyone will experience their favorite!

Zairah: How competitive are the people in this event with their wines?

Paige: The competition is all in good fun and we have a great time exploring the different varieties.

The focus of the event is giving back to the charities, the amazing space, the great food, the fantastic entertainment, and the merriment of the wine makes it a light-hearted, celebratory affair.

Zairah: What are your goals in year three?

Paige: To continue doing what we’re doing – giving back, and having a darn good time doing it. Celebrating charity, good wine (and sometimes some not-so-good), in our amazing city. We will have an exciting announcement coming up that will dial things up even more for the Fall event, so keep an eye at www.facebook.com/sipinthecity for more details.

Zairah: Do you accept volunteers for this event?

Paige: Absolutely! We have 200+ bottles of wine to uncork – we need all the help we can get.

Zairah: Lastly, is there anything else you would like to add regarding Sip in the City?

Paige: I’m just so grateful to be able to host this event in Tyler – the heart of the people here is amazing. They like to have fun, they like to support incredible organizations that give so much to the community - they love to celebrate their city. This event is a fantastic fit.

Tickets for “Sip in the City: Chardonnay Edition” are online at sipinthecity.eventbrite.com. For more information, or if you are interested in getting involved, visit SipInTheCity.org or www.facebook. com/events/1684194008501559.

Martin Walker Law Firm is located at 121 N. Spring St., downtown Tyler.

parking lot of the Broadway Square Mall in Tyler, the Downtown Tyler Wine Swirl will be held Saturday, June 25th, 6-10pm. This annual event in downtown Tyler Farmers Market is open Tuesday, Thursdays, Tyler hosts and lets patrons “enjoy samples of delecand Saturdays 7am-2pm. table wine and food” at this popular event celebrating the culinary arts in Texas. Nearly 20 Texas wineries Events and restaurants will offer samples of their best Every Tuesday - “Keep It Local Tuesdays” supports wines and dishes. Attendees will be able to “swirl” local restaurants by meeting and eating at a different throughout downtown Tyler, enjoying samples as locally-owned restaurant every Tuesday evening, well as music and art.” Tickets are now on sale at usually around 7pm. This gathering is open to www.TylerWineSwirl.com, (903)593-6905. anyone and is a great way to meet new friends.

Tyler’s First Rose City Check their Facebook page for where they are Restaurant Week will be May meeting at www.facebook.com/KeepItLocalTuesdays.

17-20th! The Junior League Last Saturday of each Month - True Vine Brewing of Tyler is proud to present Company in Tyler is hosting “Open Taps Night”the newest addition to their Visit their beer factory 5-8pm where they feature Mistletoe & Magic events, their current ales, as well as their limited and experiRose City Restaurant Week. mental ales, plus local music and food. Bring your Featured restaurants are lawn chair and join the community in this fun event Hollytree Country Club (both and support local. “Open Taps” is exclusively an members and non-members), outdoor event. In the case of ugly weather, this event Villaggio del Vino, Juls, Willow Brook Country Club, will be canceled. Please stay tuned to their Facebook, Lago del Pino, Dakota’s, Villa Montez Latin Kitchen.

Twitter, and Instagram accounts for details, as well as Rose City Restaurant week showcases Tyler’s local cancellation notices, if needed. Paid adult admission eateries by inviting locals and visitors alike to find gets you in the door and two beer tickets for True their “inner foodie” and enjoy new restaurants or Vine’s current offerings. Additional beer tickets will exciting new menus. Each participating restaurant be available for sale. This is a family friendly, pet will have prix-fixe menu of $35 or $45, and they friendly, outdoor event. Tickets are $10 in advance will then donate a percentage to the Junior League and available for purchase until 24 hours in advance of Tyler, Inc. Diners can review all menus from of the event. At the door, tickets are $15. A portion participating restaurants at www.juniorleagueoftyler. of all proceeds will go to a local non-profit. For more org. Rose City Restaurant Week is sponsored by AA Discount Restaurant Supply. info go to www.truevinebrewing.com.

“Kidgits Lil Chefs” will be held at Broadway Square Mall in Tyler Saturday, June 18th, 1-3pm. This is free and open to kids of all ages. Once registered, your child is enrolled until they are 12 years old.

Register at kidgits.simon.com. Local restaurants are encouraged to join in the culinary experience where children make their own food and drink creations.

May 6th (6:30-10pm) - Pella Legna Wine DinnerJoin High Hill Farm Chef Erin Willis and Pelle Legna winemaker Dawn Leatherwood for a memorable wine dinner. Seating is limited. Reservations required. The cost is $85 per person. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to the Texas Cultural Trust’s Arts and Digital Literacy Initiative. High Hill Farm is located at 12626 County Road 217, Arp, Texas 75750. For reservations, call (903)730-5055, www.highhillfarm.com.

May 10th (6-8pm) - Pooches on the Patio - This month’s Pooches on the Patio will be held at Lago del Pino, 14706 County Road 1134, Tyler. Hosted

by SPCA of East Texas, everyone and their fourlegged friends is invited. This is great fun!

Dakotas’ Grand Re-Opening Celebration will be held May 4th starting at 1:30pm to celebrate their recent move to 4803 Old Bullard Rd., Tyler, behind Broadway Square Mall. “Join us for a full day of celebrating Dakotas’ grand opening starting at 1:30!

We are partnering up with the Children’s Miracle Network and will have celebrities lined up for a fun day of celebrating our new milestone! Live music will be provided throughout the day.”

their bottles over as they enter the event. We brown bag two of the bottles and label them with a team number. We keep everyone’s third bottle back for the Winner’s Prize Lot. Attendees mingle and taste all the brown-bagged bottles and denote their favorite 1st-3rd place on a ballot. Also included on the ballot are the four competing charities. Each attendee votes for the charity that he or she thinks that the proceeds should go to. Sip in the City proudly gives the winning charity 70% of proceeds, and the runners up receive 10% each. Sip in the City’s expenses are covered by Dixie Paper Company and other generous sponsors.

Zairah: What is the purpose of Sip in the City?

Paige: The premise of Sip in the City is to move all around the city and invite attendees to venues (like a paper warehouse, and this May, an old theatreturned-law-firm) that they wouldn’t normally enjoy a party in!

Zairah: Who created Sip in the City?

Paige: As the Founder and Organizer of the event, I created Sip in the City as a way to bring the community together around a unique way to celebrate giving back, drinking wine, and having a fun party in a place we wouldn’t all normally go.

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To Do East Texas Comedy:

It’s No Joke!

By Johnny Griffith “Knock Knock” “Who’s There?”

“Didja” “Didja Who?” “Didja know there is a growing comedy scene in East Texas and Tyler is ground zero for a bunch of funny business?”

Okay that was bad. Okay that was really bad, but in all fairness, I’ve never claimed to be a comedic writer. Luckily, you won’t have to hear anything nearly that bad at any of the local comedy events going on in the next few months around town.

Comedy at Juls in Tyler

Juls has been a fixture in the Tyler entertainment scene for years, first as Julian’s, then after subsequent purchase by the Schulz family, the business grew and opened in a new space as Juls. With a unique atmosphere, outstanding food and drink choices, along with great live music, adding a comedy night was the next evolution in their continued growth according to General Manager and resident “beer suds whisperer” Jarrod Maness.

“Back in October of 2015, we started bouncing around the idea of doing something along the lines of a Comedy Night. We used to have Card 53 do improv at Julian’s but I wanted more of a stand up scene for Juls, so I connected with Jamey Whitley and he connected me to Brandon Davidson,” says Maness. “Look, I love music, but comedy has always been something I’ve enjoyed watching, so I wanted to offer it to our patrons.”

Apparently he was on to something because when asked how the first couple of shows went and how the reception had been so far Jarrod responded, “It’s been very well received! Customers have thanked me for offering stand-up comedy at Juls! We far surpassed my expectations. I honestly would of never of guessed that we would sell out our first two shows within a week of announcing them!”

You may be surprised to hear that a venue in Tyler is willing to commit to a monthly night of stand-up comedy, especially considering how popular live music has been historically in this area. If you’re like me, you’ve probably assumed that you had to go to either Dallas, Houston, or Shreveport to see live comedy or just settle for late night binge sessions on Comedy Central. I was certainly surprised to hear that I could drive within thirty minutes of my house and hear local comedians live on stage, all while having a great meal, and cold beer.

One person that isn’t surprised by the growth of the local comedy scene is Brandon Davidson. Davidson, a local comedian himself, was who Juls turned to when they were looking to start their comedy night. He is also one of the co-founders of Tyler’s own East Texas Comedy Festival as well being a mild mannered employee of a local non-profit by day.

We recently caught up to Brandon for a little bit of background: Johnny: Give me the Cliff’s Notes on Brandon Davidson. Who is he, where did he come from, and how did he get here?

Brandon: I’m father to two and a disappointment

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to many. I’ve been married for 14 years to a very patient woman who is my best friend.

I’m originally from Arkansas but now call Tyler home. I was a pastor for about a dozen years before I decided to step away from organized religion and I’ve been doing stand-up for nearly 5 years.

Johnny: When did you first realize you had a knack for making people laugh?

Brandon: Probably late elementary school. I was always the class clown, but not the kind that picked on kids. I had a rough childhood and laughter was something that could keep me out of trouble. I used it to my advantage at school to gain friends and make teachers like me. I figured if I could get the teacher to laugh, school could serve as a respite from home and it did. I was always pretty witty and enjoyed making people laugh, especially in the lunch room. Those remain some of my favorite “performance” memories.

Johnny: What got you on stage for the first time doing stand-up?

Brandon: I was 16 and signed up to do a talent show at a program for kids whose parents hadn’t attended college. There were about a thousand of us from across the state and some kids sang Boys II Men songs or played piano. I hadn’t prepared anything really but it was such a thrill to hold the microphone and make people laugh using short jokes that I probably ripped off from a late night monologue.

There were genuine moments of crowd interaction and telling stories that went well. It was a long ten minutes for the adults though, and one of them came out to “relieve” me of the microphone to a chorus of “boos” from the audience. I remember thinking “hey, that was fun” but had no understanding of how to do it again. I didn’t try it again until I was almost 35 when a couple of my buddies thought it would be interesting to sign up for an open mic at a comedy club in Dallas. We finally got our chance at two in the morning in front of probably two people and it went about how you would expect, but I was hooked. It took a while to get paid work, but now that happens more regularly, which is nice.

Johnny: Who were your early influences in the business?

Brandon: As a kid, I loved Steve Martin and Adam Sandler. I know that is quite the dichotomy, but I enjoyed both. I also wore out a cassette of Ray Stevens that my grandma had. It was ridiculous, but I learned all the songs. If I close my eyes, I can imagine sitting in the guest bedroom and listening to “Mississippi Squirrel Revival” over and over. When I started performing as an adult a whole new world opened up to me. Pryor, Carlin, Hedberg, Hicks.

Currently I enjoy John Mulany, Patton Oswalt, Louis CK, Maria Bamford, and Tom Segura.

Johnny: Performing stand-up, you’re out there on an island and everyone in the room is staring at you, expecting you to say something funny. How much

at Camp Tyler. “Make your mark, dominate this course, or just have a good time. You define you, May 14th - Canton Balloon Festival Half Maralet the course direct your path.” Come out for this thon and 10K - Come see Hot Air Balloons in the 5K Obstacle Run and 1 Mile Kids Obstacle Run! It’s center of the Trade Days plaza. Early registration time to defy the odds and overcome your obstacles. includes free Friday Night Glow Run and free entry The Weekend Warrior Race is a 5K trail run with to the Balloon Festival. Weather permitting, you 13 plus obstacles. For more info go to weekendwill have a view of hot air balloons throughout your warriorrace.com. run. To register go to BalloonHalf.com. The Balloon May 21st - 5K Color Run in Van - Support Van Festival features a car show, battle of the bands, petting zoo and of course, plenty of hot-air balloon by participating in the fun run and 5K. You can register online at VanColorRun.eventbrite.com for entertainment as well as food, vendors, a petting a small fee. Walk, jog, and run your way toward zoo, and a free 5K Glow Run Friday evening. a healthier life while raising funds for Van High May 14th - Chapel Hill Band 5K Glow Run School Project Graduation. The color run is open and Fun Run will take place at the Chapel to everyone in the community. Van High School Hill High School in Tyler starting at 7pm. To Project Graduation will keep 100% of all donations register go to www.raceentry.com/race-reviews/ and sponsorships received. chapel-hill-bulldog-band-glow-run.

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Comedy Festival. I thought it sounded like a great idea. That is how the idea was born. The City of Tyler’s Liberty Hall jumped right in and we created “The East Texas Comedy Festival” and this year will be our fifth year.”

When asked how the crowds have progressed over the past five years Payne added, “It has steadily grown. At first no one really knew what Liberty Hall was and it is hard to get a new venue started, much less to present a new genre to Tyler and East Texas.

Our first audiences were probably 40-70 people and have grown tremendously.” Payne and Liberty Hall are hoping for a sellout this year.

The Comedy Festival will run 5 nights this year.

Everything kicks off with a showing of the pressure is on during those first couple of minutes movie “Spaceballs” at Liberty Hall on June 21st. or so when you take the stage to get the audience Tickets are $7 each. engaged in your routine and convince them not to go June 22nd at 7pm at Rick’s on the Square, the get another double on the rocks to ease the pain?

Comedy Festival will have a Standup Showcase hosted by Paul Varghese of Dallas. $5 tickets will be Brandon: That’s the beauty and the minefield of on sale at the door. standup. It’s just you and a microphone with your thoughts. You have to share them in a way that June 23rd at 7pm, Stand-up Comedy with Chris makes people laugh. It’s pretty binary, they laugh or Fairbanks and Friends will be at Liberty Hall. they don’t and trust me it’s a better night for everyJune 24th at 7pm, a Improv comedy night will body if they laugh. be with “The Band” and “The Boys.”

Finally, June 25th at 7pm, “Card 53” will presJohnny: Tell us a bit about what’s going on at Juls. ent a funny and always enjoyable show (PG 13).

Brandon: We recently launched a monthly comedy And, the headline fun will be at 9pm with night at Juls and it’s been fantastic. We have a mix Michael Winslow of “Police Academy” fame! of local and regional comedians that come together Tickets range from $15 to $35 depending on and put on a great show. A lot of venues in Tyler offer the show. There are VIP passes available for $100 live music and that is needed, but we just wanted to that include admission to all of the shows along try something different. Juls approached us with the with additional perks such as priority seating, food, idea and we put some shows together pretty quickly. plus meet and greet with the performers. Payne Being that it’s in a restaurant setting, they’re small adds, “We will only sell 84 of these passes, so peoshows that seat about 60 but our first two shows ple need to jump on them quick. They will sell out.” were packed and we had to turn folks away. You can Kevin Farley at Liberty Hall buy tickets at Juls for $10 each and going forward One other comedy event in Tyler will be Saturthe shows are the first Thursday each month at 8pm day, May 7th at 8pm as Liberty Hall will have come(May 5th and June 2nd). dian Kevin Farley in the house, with opening act Johnny: Last, but not least, fill us in on what’s Kristin Lindner, hosted by Tyler Elliott. happening with the East Texas Comedy Festival.

Kevin first went on stage at the Chicago Improv Brandon: It started originally as an improv show on Olympic. Farley eventually moved to Chicago one night and a stand-up competition the next night and studied at the famed Second City. The minand each year has gotten bigger and better. In the ute he relocated to Los Angeles he began landlast couple of years, we’ve been able to bring in Dan ing roles in films such as “Tommy Boy” and “Black St. Germain from Comedy Central and Jimmy Pardo Sheep.” Then Farley landed a starring role as “Doug from the “Conan” (the show, not the barbarian).

Linus” on MTV’s sitcom “2gether.” After that, Farley appeared in numerous TV series programs such as This year’s stand-up headliner is Michael Winslow “That ‘70s Show,” “3rd Rock from the Sun,” “Joey,” who is instantly recognizable to any child of the “Just Shoot Me,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and 80’ and 90’s. He was in “Spaceballs” and of course, “Police Academy.” Head over to YouTube to see what many more. He appeared in the Adam Sandler animated comedy “Eight Crazy Nights,” and soon after he’s up to now.

“The Waterboy,” “Dirty Work,” and the Cedric the Entertainer Laugh-fest “Johnson Family Vacation” 5th Annual East Texas Comedy Festival This year’s 5th Annual East Texas Comedy Fes- to name a few. Farley recently starred in the lead tival will once again call Liberty Hall, located at 103 role of “An American Carol” playing a cynical, AntiE. Erwin St. in downtown Tyler, home base as the American “Hollywood” filmmaker who sets out on a crusade to abolish the 4th of July holiday. majority of the events will take place there. OrigiOpening act will be comedian Kristin Lindner. nally called the Liberty Theater when it opened in Go to www.libertytyler.com for tickets. the 1930’s, the venue sat empty for several decades until the City of Tyler purchased it in 2008 and More Info spent the next few years refurbishing it to its curIt’s a true growth market in East Texas for the rent art-deco style. The first shows in the newly re-named Liberty Hall took place in September of comedy scene, with plenty of opportunities to see talented entertainers, both up-and-coming as well 2011. The Hall now features live music, comedy, as more established acts, right here in Tyler. Be sure theater and shows classic films. and check out the links below for more info: Anne Payne was new to the position of LibJuls Comedy Night: 1st Thursday of every erty Hall Manager when she was introduced to Jamey Whitley who had started an improv troupe, month, $10 per ticket.

Card 53. After working together on several shows, • www.facebook.com/juls903 East Texas Comedy Festival at Liberty Hall Jamey posed the idea of starting a Comedy Festival.

According to Payne, “We started doing a few shows • www.facebook.com/EastTexasComedyFestival together and the idea was suggested for doing a • www.libertytyler.com lot on South Broadway and Loop 323 in Tyler!

This year, the annual event benefits The American Cancer Society. On the Border is located at 4301 S. Broadway, Tyler.

Third Annual Geekend

May 7th Be sure to mark your calendars for May 7th when the Third Annual Geekend happens in Kilgore on Main Street. Vendor booths are $25 and free to nonprofits. Keep an eye on their facebook page www.facebook.com/KilgoreTXMaytheFourthBeWithYou to stay on top of all the excitement.

The Tailwind Regional Balloon Fest

May 13th-14th The Tailwind Regional Balloon Fest will be happening in Canton, Friday & Saturday, May 13th & 14th, right in the middle of the Canton Trade Days shopping area, 800 Flea Market Road. In addition to the festival, the Balloon Half 2016 will take place during the same weekend. For information about the Fest visit www.facebook.com/balloonfestcanton and for information about the marathon visit cantonhalf.com.

I-20 Real Estate Lindale Championship Rodeo

May 19th-21st-29th The Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Lindale is excited to announce the upcoming 29th Annual I-20 Team Real Estate Lindale Championship Rodeo presented by Ram Rodeo to be held Thursday May 19th thru Saturday, May 21st at the Lindale Rodeo Arena located on Highway 16 West, three blocks from downtown. Nightly entertainment will begin each evening at 6pm with the Rodeo Events following at 7:30pm. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night pre-event entertainment will also be Mutton Bustin for the kids starting at 6pm. We expect over 500 contestants to compete for over $60,000 in prize money in exciting events like bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping and more. Adult advance tickets can be purchased at the Chamber office and at local area merchants for $10. Advance Rodeo tickets are free for Children 12 and under at sponsor locations. Adult tickets purchased at the gate are $10 and $5 for children. Call the Chamber at (903)882-7181 for ticket locations or visit www. lindalechamber.org.

Let’s Get Outdoors

Caldwell Zoo is recognized as one of the top small zoos in the US and houses more than 3,000 endangered and beautiful wildlife from Africa, North America, and South America. The Zoo is currently undergoing a renovation project that will include an expanded elephant yard and pool, a raised giraffe

By Holli Conley feeding deck, a new café, and an ADA-accessible Summer is just around the corner, and there is path leading to the African Overlook. So even if you no better time to get out and enjoy Tyler. Combat have been to the Zoo before, it’s going to look a lot summer boredom with some of Tyler’s best outdoor different this year. adventures this season. Tyler offers events, activities, Another of Tyler’s popular wildlife adventures is and attractions for young and old, many of which Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge, a preserve dedicated are only offered seasonally. This summer get out of to more than 40 rescued big cats. Here, you can see the house, and enjoy the beauty and fun that Tyler tigers, lions, leopards, and other big cats that have has to offer! been rescued for one reason or another. This is a beautiful facility and definitely worth a visit.

Make a Splash

With temperatures reaching above 100° during the Texas summer, it’s important to stay cool. To beat the heat this summer, make a splash. Spending the day at Lake Tyler is an easy, inexpensive way to make summer memories. Just go for the day, or bring a tent and camp all weekend. You and your family and friends can go swimming, enjoy some of the nature trails around the lake, or go fishing.

While there, try out one of Tyler’s most popular summer adventures: Standup Paddle Boarding.

Tyler Paddle is one such place to test your standup paddle boarding skills. Tyler Paddle is located at Lake Tyler Petroleum Club, and features paddle rentals, kayak rentals, fishing kayak rentals, and group rates. If you are hosting a party or event in the Tyler area, they will even bring the boards to you. If you have never paddle boarded before, this is definitely something to add to your bucket list.

Go to a Festival or Event Festivals and events are great ways to get out and enjoy the summer. Plus, many of the events offered in the area are cheap or free, which is even better!

On almost any given night throughout the year you can catch live entertainment somewhere in town. Enjoy some tunes on the patios of some

of your favorite restaurants including Fresh, Juls, Stanley’s Famous Pit Barbecue, and Rick’s on the Square, just to name a few. See a list of all live music at eguidemagazine. com/gig-guide.

The Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival is another great place to enjoy some of the best red dirt music and barbecue in the State of Texas. The Festival has taken place in early May for the past three years and is quickly becoming one of the area’s favorite events.

This year’s event is May 14th, and tickets sell out fast. Currently, there are Concert Only tickets, so get your’s soon!

Another fun event to enjoy this summer is the Downtown Tyler Wine Swirl taking place June 25th.

The Downtown Tyler Wine Swirl is a celebration of Texas wines and fine cuisine. As you sip and savor, you’ll also enjoy wine and food related art, live music, crafts, and more.

Other fun events during summer include 6x6@110 at the Gallery Main Street, Fourth of

July Celebration, UT Tyler Patriot Golf Classic, and more.

Send the Kids to Summer Camp Tyler offers a variety of different summer day camps for your kids to enjoy while you’re at work.

Summer camps give children the opportunity to learn new things, meet new friends, and stay active throughout the summer. Several organizations and entities host camps that specialize in everything from arts, crafts, and culture to sports and recreation as well as a few that combine all of these activities.

See our comprehensive Summer Camps Guide in this edition and online at eguidemagazine.com/ summer-camps.

More Info Living in a city that offers some of the best attractions in Texas, there is so much for you to experience right in your own backyard! This summer we encourage you to break away from the ordinary, and explore Tyler. For a full list of attractions, restaurants, and community events go to www.visittyler.com or contact Visit Tyler at (903)592-1661.

Play in the Park One of the cheapest forms of entertainment is to explore one or many of the parks. The City of Tyler offers more than 1,000 acres of public parkland comprised of 27 parks. Within these 27 parks there are playgrounds, athletic fields, walking and biking trails, tennis courts, multi-purpose courts, and more.

Some park amenities you might not know about in Tyler include a skate park, disc golf facilities, spraygrounds, and Tyler’s first “off-leash” dog park is set to open June 1st of this year.

If you enjoy nature trails, ride the four pedals of the rose. This is a challenge to ride, run, or walk all four designated trails located at Falkner Park, Lindsey Park, Tyler State Park, and UT Tyler. Also, if you fill out a form online to prove that you have completed the challenge, you can receive a decal for your car!

If you have children, this summer you might visit the newly renovated Bergfeld Park and the Children’s Park. Both parks have recently expanded their play areas. Throughout the summer, Tyler Parks and Recreation hosts free Movies in the Park at Bergfeld Park. Visiting the parks is not only family-friendly, but budget-friendly as well.

Go on an Extreme Adventure For the thrill seekers out there, try zip lining just outside of Tyler city limits. The Tyler area offers a couple of zip lining adventures: New York, Texas ZipLine and Adrenaline Rush Zip Line.

Adrenaline Rush Zip Line boasts one of the longest zip lines in Texas, which is approximately 1,700 feet long. See the East Texas countryside like never before as both of these lines take you soaring right through the piney woods.

If zip lining doesn’t get your blood pumping, skydiving will! Jump out of a perfectly good airplane with Skydive East Texas located in Gladewater for the ultimate extreme adventure. You’ve seen East Texas on the ground, now view it in its full glory from the sky.

Experience the Wildlife Tyler is a natural beauty, and wildlife is all around.

One of the best places to experience nature in Tyler is the Tyler State Park, one of the most popular State Parks in Texas. The beauty of east Texas awaits you at this 985-acre State Park. It’s the perfect place for bird watching with more than 200 species of birds identified at the Park. It is also home to a number of East Texas animals including white-tailed deer, raccoons, foxes, coyotes, reptiles, armadillos, opossums, and more. The Park also hosts several events throughout the season such as survival skills information, birding classes, and fishing days.

In Tyler, you can also explore nature from other areas of the world. One of the most popular places to visit exotic animals is the Caldwell Zoo. The

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The Guide to Summer Camps: There is Something Fun for Everyone

It is almost “that” time. Summertime that is!

And it is time to figure out what fun camps you would like your kids to attend this year.

Are you a camp director interested in getting your camp included in this listing? Send it to EGuideMagazine@gmail.com. Also, be sure to add your camp to our calendar at eguidemagazine.com/calendar.

Here is a list of some great ones in the area.

APEC Accelerate Performance Enhancement Center (APEC) offers training systems for all age levels and abilities. Whatever your sport or athletic goal is this summer, Team APEC will help you achieve it. The summer program is 8-weeks long and runs June 6th- July 30th.

Call the office at (903)939-2732 to sign up or log on at www.apecgo.com.

Get your VIP Pass for $100 now at www.LibertyTyler.com which covers the whole week, plus, priority seating, food and meet and greet with performers!

Events are: TUESDAY, JUNE 21 AT 7 P.M.

“Spaceballs”

Tickets are $7 each.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 AT 7 P.M. At Rick’s on the Square,

Standup Showcase with Paul Varghese

$5 cover at the door or free with VIP pass THURSDAY, JUNE 23 AT 7 P.M.

Standup Comedy with Chris Fairbanks and Friends

For tickets, go to LibertyTyler.com

at Liberty Hall.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 AT 7 P.M. Starting at 8 p.m.

Improv comedy night will be with

“The Band” and “The Boys” SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Starting at 7 p.m.

Downtown Tyler 103 E. Erwin Tyler, Texas 75702

A Department of the City of Tyler

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“Card 53”

(PG 13 show) Starting at 9 p.m.

Michael Winslow of “Police Academy” Fame!

Camps include Canoe & Swim Fun, Zip Line, EAGALA (Ground based equine program) Sessions, and Friday Family Day. Please visit www.brickedtyler.com for a schedule and classes offered.

Broadway Square Mall Kidgits Fun

The summer Kidgits event will be held on Saturday, June 18th called “Kidgits Lil Chefs,” 1-3pm.

This is open to kids of all ages. This Kidgits event is ArtsView Children’s Theatre free to join. Once you are registered, your child is Lights, camera, action! Come join the exciteuntil they are 12 years old. You can prement at ArtsView Children’s Theatre this summer in enrolled register at kidgits.simon.com. Local restaurants are Longview where ‘acting UP is always fun!‘ Camps encouraged to join in the culinary experience for and mini camps are available June through mid the event where children can make their own food August. From pirates and pixies to Willy Wonka drink creations. It is free to participate for the to a young teen production…there’s something for and food vendors. everyone! Check out our website, register, and come be a part of a show!

Caldwell Zoo Day Camps For more info go to www.artsviewchildrenstheThese summer camps are age-appropriate atre.com. ed-ventures filled with lots of Zoo fun. Activities include animal information, time on zoo grounds, Bless Your Art Art Camps Do you have a budding artist that wants some art activities, stories, games, songs, and close classes? Bless your Art will be offering weekly camps encounters with touchable small animals. A morning snack and drink will be furnished. All camps and classes. All camps (except “Littles” Camp) are 3 hours daily Monday-Thursday and cost $150 (or require advance registration and payment. There are several camps designed for different age groups. $125 with cash discount). “Littles” Camps are 2 ½-day camps (9am-12 noon) and full day camps hours daily Monday-Thursday and cost $125 (or (9am-3pm) are available. Some camps may be sold $100 with cash discount). out. To register go to caldwellzoo.org.

• June 6th-9th: Big Art for “Littles” (9-11am or 12 Zoo-niversity is a three-day, two-night camp for noon-2pm) - “This is a week reserved just for my youngest artist.” 4’s and 5’s will enjoy lots of hands- teens entering the 9th through 12th grades. Zooon, squishy, messy, art of all sorts. These are small niversity is an opportunity to work alongside the zoo’s professional zookeeping staff. This camp will classes.

• June 13th-16th: Painter’s Paradise I (9-11am or 12 convince you that dirty jobs really can be the most noon-4pm) - Paint your hearts out this week using fun. Register early as they can only accept a few campers. Zoo-niversity will be held July 6th-8th. acrylics, watercolors, tempera, finger paints, and more on paper, canvas, and wood. Paint big, paint ZooMembers cost is $225. Non-members is $275.

To register for any education classes or camps, messy paint wild! Perfect for ages 5 and up.

• June 20th-23rd: American Girls Camp (9-11am or just download a registration form at caldwellzoo.org and mail it along with your check to Caldwell Zoo 1-2pm) - Bring your favorite doll and spend this Education, P.O. Box 4785, Tyler, TX 75712. week creating fun things for her and her friends.

We will enjoy some sewing, lots of painting, sculpt- Camp Tyler ing play food, and lots more. Perfect for ages 6 and Camp Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, is up.

“Unleashed” this year! Camp Tyler is a unique sum• June 27th-30th: 3-D Camp (9am-12 noon) - All mer camp experience that blends the traditions of week this camp will be filled with cool 3 dimenCamp Tyler and the wild and crazy fun of sumsional art, including paper maché, clay, mosaics, beads/jewelry, collage and more. Perfect for ages 6 mer camp. It offers a low camper to counselor ratio, experienced and certified specialty staff, and tons and up.

• July 5th-8th: Animal Lovers Camp (9am-12 noon of activities from dawn til dark. Students entering 6th grade who attend this camp will leave ready to or 1-4pm) - This week will be filled to overflowing with all sorts of animal art. Paint, draw, sculpt, tackle the challenges of middle school.

For more info or to register go to www.camptyand more! Special guest “Brown Betty” will attend ler.org/summer.html. class on Thursday. If my special support team is available, we will enjoy some awesome frogs and Cherokee Civic Theatre snakes. Perfect for ages 6 and up.

It’s time to act up! Cherokee Civic Theatre will • July 11th-15th: Fabulous Fun with Fabrics (9amhold their 13th annual TNT performing arts camp 12 noon) - Design, paint, and decorate your own apron, tie-dye a tee, learn to sew, and much more. July 11th--23rd. TNT (“Thespians ‘N Training”) is a 2-week, half-day camp with age-appropriate • July 18th-21st: TBA troupes for students entering Grade 1 through exit• July 25th-28th: Star Wars Camp - Come enjoy a ing Grade 12. In addition to playing theatre games week of intergalactic art as we paint, sketch, and sculpt Yoda, Chewbacca, and other favorite charac- and making friends, TNT participants will put together a one-act play - audition, rehearse, build ters from the beloved Star Wars movies.

• August 8th-11th: One Last Fling (9am-12 noon)- and paint sets, create props and costumes – which is presented at the Grand Finale Showcase on SatA yearly tradition! This is one final spree of fun before school starts. Come join us as we enjoy lots urday, July 23rd. TNT ‘PM’ is the evening session especially designed for teens and participants taking of fun projects of all kinds. Everything will be a surprise for this week but guaranteed to be a total part in more focused yet fun activities while preparing for their Showcase performance. All TNT blast!

Camps are held at the historic Cherokee Theater in To sign up for camps or to check availability, text or call (903)714-6336, or e-mail susansel- Rusk (next to the Post Office). General registration lars@gmail.com. Bless Your Art is located at 2614 for TNT 2016 runs May 1st-31st with a cost of $50 for the camp. Late registration of $60 runs June 1stMcDonald Rd., Tyler, www.blessyourarttyler.com/ 20th. An official TNT 2016 t-shirt is included with summer.html. paid registration through June 20th. Some scholarBrick Ed ships are available. For full details and registration forms, visit the Cherokee Civic Theatre website at Brick Ed is a new STEM learning and enrichment center in Tyler. These programs and camps are www.cherokeetheatre.net. To become a TNT 2016 largely based on Lego® education models and cur- volunteer or Underwriter, please contact tnt@cheroriculum. There are many classes during the school keetheatre.net or call CCT at (903)683-2131. year, and there are a wide variety of summer camps to interest your children. Most classes are geared for Discovery Science Place Preschool-13 year olds and separated by age groups.

Discovery Science Place offers 8-weeks of sumCamps are weekly, May 30th-August 19th. mer camps from June 13th through August 8th.

There are no camps the week of July 5th.) Each week has a different educational theme and includes fun hands-on activities. Camps are divided into two age groups based on school grade, students who have completed K-3rd and 4th-6th. Camps are from 10am-4pm each day. Before and after care is available. Prices and registration can be found on the website, and Discovery Science Place members receive a discount.

• Up, Up, and Away! June 13th-18th: During this week campers will learn to fly all sorts of interesting things. Paper rockets, gliders, and even flying film canisters are just some of the things our campers will learn can take flight.

• Design Squad - June 20th-24th: During this week’s camp, our campers will learn about the engineering design process and build some interesting marble runs, roller coasters tracks, and towers made out of spaghetti. We will even see who can make the fastest elastic powered car.

• Sound and Music - June 27th-July 1st: Channel your inner musician with this camp. Campers will make drums, pvc instruments, and learn what it takes to make music with random objects from around the house!

• Kitchen Chemistry - July 11th-15th: Learn what cool chemistry experiments you can do just from things in your parents kitchen. Make kaleidoscopes, color changing milk, lemon volcanoes, and more. Most, if not all of these activities, can be replicated in your own home.

• Robotics (LEGO and WeDO) - July 18th-23rd: Campers will get to use the museum’s Lego® Robotics kits to build a robot, and then challenge it through the week using a number of activities. Our younger campers will be using Lego® WeDo kits to construct their creations.

• Lasers and Light - July 25th-29th: Campers will be fascinated by the items they get to build that will split or reflect light as well as making kid sized laser mazes.

• Space, the Current Frontier - August 1st-5th: Campers will learn interesting facts about space and our solar system, and what NASA and other groups are doing to discover things we did not know about our planets. Campers will get to design their own planets, spacecraft, and even aliens.

• Techies! August 8th-12th: Campers can participate in some of the coolest things happening in the techsphere! 3D print your creations, as well as discovering cool things in a shared Minecraft world with only our campers.

For more info or to register go to www.discoveryscienceplace.org or call (903)533-8011. Camps are $175 for non-members of DSP, $157.50 for members.

East Texas Martial Arts Camp “Summer can be boring for kids and frustrating for parents. Finally, Tyler has a summer camp that kids love and parents trust.” East Texas Martial Arts’ instructors are the absolute best Summer Camp Counselors a kid (or parent) could ask for. They’ve seen ultra-shy kids burst out of their shell, ADD and ADHD kids learn how to control themselves, socially awkward kids learn how to make and keep friends, and even helped special needs children find a place to fit in and feel accepted. Summer camps are being schedule, call for times and costs at (903) 239-2480. East Texas Martial Arts is located at 5201 S Broadway Suite 154, Tyler. Go to www.easttexasmartialarts.com for more info.

Grace Community School Camps Grace offers a huge variety of summer camps including American Doll Camps, Art, Baseball, Basketball, Crafts, “The Dangerous Camp,” Drama, Football, Music, Photography, Sewing & Crochet, Softball, Sewing, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

Prices and appropriate ages for each camp varies.

For registration and class costs, go to www. gracesummercamps.com or e-mail questions to jmontier@gracetyler.org.

iJump-Tyler This Summer iJump Tyler Trampoline and Ninja Course is opening its doors for the first time to summer campers. These camps will consist of arts and crafts, games on and off trampolines and the ninja course. Each camper will also enjoy receiving an iJump t-shirt and a pizza party on the last day of camp.

Camps are weekly, Monday-Thursday 9am-12 noon June 13th-July 28th. The camps are for ages 5-12, separated by age group for activities. The cost

is $95 plus tax.

Registration forms are online at www.ijumptyler.com. Space is limited.

Weekly sessions of summer camp for children entering into 1-10 grades start May 29th.

If your child is not quite ready for overnight camp, check out Sky Ranch’s Launch Camp, which KDF Dance and Gym is a day camp experience.

Register at register.skyranch.org.

KDF Dance and Gym offers many fun and educational camps. Younger dancers can attend “Meet Tyler Civic Theatre S.T.A.R Workshops the Princesses” and “American Girl Doll” Dance Tyler Civic Theatre offers a summer camp proCamp offered in June and July. For older students gram for all ages starting with those entering PreKDF offers “Leaps and Turns Clinic,” where students spend their time improving tricks, leaps and school up to Grades 12. Camps are held weekly turns as well as technique; and “Ballet Boot Camp” starting June 6th. Camps are: • Entering Preschool-Grade 1, classes are Mondayfor an intense summer study of classical ballet.

Friday June 6th-10th (3:30-5pm), June 27th-July “Summer Gymnastics Camps” are available for all ages. All camps will be held at KDF Dance and Gym 1st (12:15-1:45pm), and July 18th-22nd (8:3010am). Cost is $60. (formerly Keri’s Dance Factory) in Lindale.

Call (903)882-1533 or visit www.kdfdanceand- • For those entering Grades 1-4, classes will be held June 6th-10th (1:30-5pm), June 13th-17th (1:30gym.com for more information.

5pm), June 20th-24th (8:30am-12 noon), July 4thLongview Museum of Art 8th (8:30am-12 noon), July 11th-15th (8:30am-12 The Longview Museum of Art offers a variety of noon).

• For those entering Grades 4-7, classes will be held summer camps all summer, including: June 20th-24th (Full day, 9am-5pm), June 13th• June 6th-9th - Introduction to Potter’s Wheel with 17th (Full day, 9am-5pm), July 11th-15th (Full day, Jeff Hull, Instructor. This is for ages 14 and up.

9am-5pm), July 18th-22nd (Full day, 9am-5pm).

Held 6:30-8:30pm, $115.

Bring lunch for full day camps.

• June 13th-17th - Drawing Mini-Camp with Jeannie Davis, Instructor. This is for ages 6 to 12. Held • Grades 2-8, can sign-up for the “Combat Musical” (Kids version) and “The Knight at Dawn (the Magic 10:30am-2:30pm, $125. Bring lunch.

Treehouse)” June • June 13th-16th - Introduction to Clay Handbuilding with Jeff Hull, Instructor. This is for ages 14 and 6th-17th, 8:30am-12 noon. Cost is $200. up. Held 6:30-8:30pm, $115.

Performance will be • June 20th-24th - Painting Mini Camp with JeanJune 18th at 2:30pm nie Davis, Instructor. This is for ages 6 to 12. Held and 4:30pm. Tickets 10:30am-2:30pm, $125. Bring lunch. will be $5 and four • June 20th-23rd - Introduction to Welded Metal family passes are proSculpture with Jeff Hull, Instructor. This is for ages vided for each student.

18 and up. Held at 6:30-8:30pm, $115.

• June 27th-July 1st - Mixed Media Mini Camp with • For those entering Grades 4-12, a Musical Theatre Camp featurJeannie Davis, Instructor. This is for ages 6 to 12. ing “Willy Wonka Jr.” is a 3 weeks, ½ day camp, Held 10:30am-2:30pm, $125. Bring lunch. and will be held Monday-Fridays, June 27th-July • July 11th-15th - Acrylic Painting Mini Camp with 15th, 1:30-5pm. The cost is $300. Performances Lindsey Eberhart, Instructor. This is for ages 12 are July 15th, 16th and 17th. Tickets are $12.50 plus. Held 10:30am-2:30pm, $125. Bring lunch. for all seats.

• July 18th-22nd - Clay Handbuilding Mini Camp • For those entering Grades 7-12, a camp will be with Christopher Manley, Instructor. This is for held July 4th-8th and July 18th-22nd, full day ages 12 plus. Held 10:30am-2:30pm, $125. Bring 9am-5pm. The cost is $160. lunch.

Camps perform on Saturday mornings begin• July 25th-29th - Watercolor Mini Camp with Joe Mraz, Instructor. This is for ages 12 and up. Held ning at 10am.

You must sign up for any camps by May 22nd 10:30am-2:30pm, $125. Bring lunch.

• August 8th-11th - Introduction To Glazing Bisque- by going to tylercivictheatre.com to download a ware with Jeff Hull, Instructor. This is for ages 14 form. For more info call (903)593-STAR (7827). and up. Held 6:30-8:30pm, $115.

Tyler Jr. College Longview Museum of Art is located at 215 E. “Exciting and educational camps where you can Tyler Ave., Longview, (903)753-8103, lmfa.org. learn new skills, make discoveries, and make new Rose City Summer Camp friends!” The camps are operated at several locations on the TJC campus, including the Center for Did you ever think a school campus could be transformed into a super-fun, power-packed sum- Earth & Space Science Education at TJC, Wagstaff and Gentry gyms, the Ornelas HPE Center, mer camp? As a part of The Mentoring Alliance, Rose City Summer Camp is ready to give your child art department, science labs, swimming pool, and a summer they will never forget. “We have teamed gymnasiums.

TJC offers more than 30 activity camps, includup with TISD and Pine Cove to create a summer camp experience that is not only fun and active, but ing: App Adventures, App Attack, Archery, Art Around the World, Art of Photography, Aquatic will help your child to stay engaged academically Camp, Babysitting Basic Training Bootcamp, Broadand close that ‘summer gap’ to ensure your child is ready for the next school year. Every day is filled way Camp, Camp Illusion, Chess Camp, Code with activities from sports, games, crafts, Bible stud- Breakers, Cookie, Cupcakes & Games, Comic Book ies, club talks, and more. The best part of this pro- Creation, English/Western Horsemanship, Explorgram is the dedicated, Godly staff mentors who are ers of the Kingdoms of East Texas, Exploring our World of Chemistry, French Foil Fencing, Fun excited to invest in your child this summer along Music with a Hammer Dulcimer, Improv Comedy, with the best teachers in Tyler.”

Incredible Stuff, Introduction to High Tech Health Activities include indoor/outdoor games and sports, singing, dancing, arts, crafts, math and read- Careers, Jewelry Camp, LEGO Film & Stop Action, ing time, Bible study, and much more. TISD will be LEGO WeDo: Robotics for Younger Nurses, Little providing transportation to hosting schools. Dates Pony Express, Make Your First 3D Video Game, are June 13th-August 5th (8 weeks). Campers may Make Your First Video Game, Minecraft Animators, Minecraft Designers, Minecraft Modders, Open register for 1 week or for all 8 weeks.

Water Scuba, Pencil, Ink and Charcoal, Petite PicasLocations are: sos Art Camp, Robotics Camp, Rocket Science, • June 13th-July 8th - Rice Elementary and Griffin Scratch Jr.: Coding & Games for Kids, Space Camp, Elementary Table Tennis, Video Game Animation, Watercol• July 11th-August 5th - Douglas Elementary and ors & Acrylic Painting, and Wood Working & Dixie Elementary Sculpting.

Cost is $120 a week. Financial assistance is Athletic camps, run entirely by TJC coaching available. Cost includes daily breakfast, lunch, staff and players, include: baseball, basketball, footsnacks, and drinks.

For more info or to register go to www.rosecity- ball, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

Camps are morning and afternoon sessions. summercamps.com.

TJC provides a supervised lunch hour from 12 Sky Ranch noon-1pm, and includes an instructor escort to your child’s next camp.

As one of America’s leading summer camp For schedules, costs, and to register, go to www. experiences, Sky Ranch offers children and families a life-transforming adventure and a fun, safe, Christ- tjc.edu/summercampsreg or call (903)510-2900. centered environment in which to learn, explore, and grow. “In following a foundation of excellence, Tyler Public Library Summer Reading Club The Library’s Summer Reading Club runs from Sky Ranch strives to provide ministry opportuniJune 6th-July 29th. ties for the whole family. From children’s summer Come join the Summer Reading Club at the programs, SkyMoms ministry to mothers, family camps, school programs, retreat services, and more, Tyler Library! Log 12 hours of reading and you can Sky Ranch desires to be instrumental in the devel- earn points, a free book, and a chance at prizes. opment of your family and the body of Christ as a Simply go to www.TylerLibrary.com and follow the “Summer Reading Club” link (available June 6th) whole.”

and setup an account to log your reading time at Tyler.ReadSquared.com. You can earn extra points by reading books from special lists, attending library events, playing online games, and more.

For more info or to sign up to participate, go to www.tylerlibrary.com.

UT Tyler 2016 Summer Camps UT Tyler offers several activities this summer.

Academic, recreational, and athletic camps, as well as swim lessons, are available. Camps are: July 18th-22nd, 8am-5pm - Marine Minds: Set Sail with STEM (incoming Grades 8-10), UT Tyler Bill Ratliff Building South, $140/camper. UT Tyler College of Engineering is a non-residential day camp with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics that includes handson activities and a field trip. For more information, e-mail coe@uttyler.edu.

Summer Fun Camps (Ages 5 – 9) are held 9am-1pm. These are held at the UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center. Cost is $75 per session (HPC members), $95 per session (non-HPC members) • June 6 – 10 (Session 1) • June 13 – 17 (Session 2) • June 20 – 24 (Session 3) • June 27 – July 1 (Session 4) • July 11 – 15 (Session 5) Outdoor Fun Camp Programs - This is a day camp with emphasis on athletic and recreation activities as well as problem-solving games and activities. Camps start the day with 30 minutes of “group” swim lessons led by UT Tyler Rec Sports instructors. Camp includes as time allows daily free swim, canoeing, fishing, activities and games, arts and crafts, plus a movie day. This will be held at Herrington Patriot Center. The cost is $30 (HPC members), $45 per session (non-HPC members).

• May 16th-20th: 6:30-7:20pm (Session 1) • May 23rd-27th: 6:30-7:20pm (Session 2) • June 6th-10th: 5:30-6:20pm and 6:30-7:20pm (Session 3) • June 13th-17th: 5:30-6:20pm and 6:30-7:20pm (Session 4) • June 20th-24th: 5:30-6:20pm and 6:30-7:20pm (Session 5) • June 27th-July 1st: 5:30-6:20pm and 6:30-7:20pm (Session 6) • July 11th-15th: 5:30-6:20pm and 6:30-7:20pm (Session 7) Swim Programs - Several levels are available.

• Parent/Toddler Programs: The parent/toddler class is designed for children and their guardians to take the class together. The ideal age range for the children is 6 months-3 years.

• Beginner: The beginner class is designed for children between the ages of 3-5 years. A child can usually start the beginner class as soon as they are old enough to participate in a class setting without needing a parent nearby.

• Intermediate: The intermediate class is designed for children that can swim with a crude front crawl for about five yards.

Beginner Swim Team (Ages 5-17) will be held 8-9am in the UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center May 30th-July 29th. Cost is $80 per session (HPC members), $130 per session (non-HPC members).

Swim Advanced Programs - This program is a great transition from swimming lessons to a more traditional competitive swim team environment.

The swim team will be introduced to all four competitive swimming strokes and work to hone the skills of the competitive swimmer. Children must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle or front crawl without stopping to qualify.

Swim Private Lessons (by appointment only) Held at UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center, the cost is $15/30-minute session, $25/1-hour session. Private lessons are for both adults and children at all skill levels.

Various sports offered. To register or for more information, visit the UT Tyler Athletics Summer Camps website at www.uttylerpatriotscamps.com.

YMCA Summer Day Camp are starting up at the YMCA soon. The YMCA has four locations to serve your family, Monday-Friday 7am-6pm all summer for ages 5 years (must have attended public school) -12 years.

YMCA locations are YMCA of Tyler at 225 S. Vine Ave., Whitehouse Community YMCA at 301 Terry St., Y-Andy Woods Elementary at 3131 Fry Ave., and Y-Birdwell Elementary at 2010 Talley Dr. New STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum, field trips, swimming, sports, YMCA Camp Readers program, games, guest speakers, and much more are offered.

Call for more information (903)593-7327. Class schedules are listed at www.tylerymca.org.

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Paul Ruark:

A Musician on the Move

The Ally Venable Band: Not Wasting Any Time

By Johnny Griffith It is often said that youth is wasted on the young, but don’t tell that to local up-and-coming blues guitarist Ally Venable. Barely 17 years old, Ally has been burning up the stages for several years now, playing gigs from Jefferson to Dallas, and everywhere in between. With powerful vocals and blistering guitar licks, Ally is a serious musician with serious chops and the stage presence of a seasoned entertainer beyond her years. These traits combine to take the audience on a bluesy journey through her set, which is a good mix of covers with several of Venable’s originals mixed in. With a solid group of musicians backing her up, The Ally Venable Band can hold their own with anybody and will keep you dancing in your seats, if you can manage to stay in them.

Even though Ally has been performing in the area for several years now, there are certainly some out there who are just now coming across her, so we decided to catch up with her, and she was gracious enough to answer some questions for us: Johnny: When did you first start showing an interest in music?

Ally: Early on in my life I always loved to sing, when I was younger I sang in the children’s choir at my church, and I think that is what started my love of music. When I was about 11 or 12, I started listening to blues music, and it just took off from there.

Johnny: Was guitar your instrument of choice in the beginning?

Ally: No, I actually experimented with the piano, and I also participated in my school’s orchestra for about 4 years playing the cello.

Johnny: Who were your early influences musically?

Ally: Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Bonamassa, Beth Hart, Buddy Guy, Lance Lopez, Bonnie Raitt, and Walter Trout.

Johnny: When and what was your first performance?

Ally: MoJoe’s Coffee Shop in Henderson, Texas. It was an acoustic gig.

Johnny: At what point did you realize you wanted to play the Blues?

Ally: One day I just started listening to blues and really took an interest. My favorite channel on XM radio is BB King’s Bluesville. I listen to Tony Colter every day on my way to and from school.

Johnny: When did you begin writing original music?

Ally: When I was about 12-13 years old. When I write music I try to write about what goes on in my life, because everyone goes through the same struggles. I want people to know it’s okay to feel a certain way, and I also try to incorporate my influences into my own sound when writing, like Stevie Ray and Buddy Guy. Johnny: Who do you think has had the most impact on you musically?

Ally: Other musicians, of course, and my dad. He really pushes me to do my best and is always there at every show. My band also inspires me, we are always coming up with new ideas and different things to try in shows.

Johnny: What is your current band lineup?

Ally: Elijah Owings (drums), Zach Terry(Bass), and Bobby Wallace ( Guitar & Keys) Johnny: How hard has it been juggling school and music as you’ve become more successful?

Ally: My teachers have been pretty cool about me leaving for shows. I just recently have been inducted into the National Honor Society at my school, which is a great achievement for me. I’m also in the top 10% of my class.

Johnny: You’ve played the T-Bone Walker Blues Festival over in Longview for the last couple of years, and are on the schedule again this year. How has that experience been in terms of exposure, and networking with other musicians in the genre, several of which are legendary performers?

Ally: I love playing festivals, they are always a good experience, and the T-Bone Walker Festival was really fun. I played a jam with Rick Derringer, Jonathon “Boogie” Long, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Trudy Lynn, and Steve Krase. That was a good time.

Johnny: What are some of the lasting relationships that have come out of that festival?

Ally: At that festival I made great relationships with different artists like Kingfish, Steve Krase, Trudy Lynn, etc. It’s crazy that I am able to travel and meet all these great people because I play guitar. I thank God every day for my gift because it is truly a blessing. I don’t know what I would do without it.

Johnny: You’ve earned numerous accolades in your young career, can you give us some of the highlights of those and do any stand out as more meaningful to you personally?

Ally: 2nd Place at the 2015 - 10 under 20 Dallas Guitar Show, ETX 2015 Blues Band of the year, ETX 2015 Female Guitarist of the year Johnny: You recently had a birthday bash at The Back Porch in Kilgore that had a pretty great lineup with your band, Salvation From Sundown, and the Lance Lopez Band. What’s it like to have that kind of talent willing to come out and support you?

Ally: It’s awesome to have other musicians and bands support you through your musical journey. It means a great deal to have that kind of support system behind you.

Johnny: What has been your favorite memory thus far in your career?

Ally: My favorite memory in regards to my music career is when I had the honor of meeting Gary Hoey at the Dallas Guitar Show. He was reviewing his Fishman pickups at one of the booths there, and had seen me and let me play his guitar. Aside from how great of a guitar player he is, he is also a true and genuine person, and to me that is what made that experience all the worthwhile.

Johnny: You guys have several great venues and festivals booked over the next few months. What else is on the horizon for you?

Ally: We will be coming out with a new album in June - Title Track “Too Much Too Soon.” Rock Romano and Steve Krase are Co-Producing it. I’m very excited for it to come out.

Johnny: For the guitarists out there, what’s your current rig consist of?

Ally: My amp right now is a Mesa Boogie F50 1x12 combo and my guitar is a Fender American Standard Stratocaster, rosewood- sienna sunburst solid body electric with an ash body, maple neck , and three custom shop single-coil pickups.

For my pedal board I’ve got a Dunlop Crybaby 535Q Multi- Wah, Ibanez Jemini, Ibanez Tube Screamer, Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face, Mooer Ana Echo Analog Delay, Strymon Lex Rotary, MXR Phase 90, and a Boss Chromatic Tuner.

Johnny: When someone comes to see The Ally Venable Band for the first time, what do you want them to walk away thinking?

Ally: When people come hear me the first time, I want them to be blown away. I want them to walk away thinking, “Now that’s a guitar player.” I want them to know it’s okay to feel a certain way, for them to forget their worries and to just have a good time.

Be sure to check out The Ally Venable Band at a local venue near you for a good look at the future of Blues and Rock for many years to come.

Upcoming Shows: • May 13: Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler Texas, 8pm • May 14: Lone Star Icehouse, Longview Texas, 9pm • May 21: Porch Fest 2016 @ The Back Porch, Kilgore Texas, 12 noon • May 28: Mudbug Madness Festival, Shreveport La, 4pm On The Web: • www.allyvenableband.com • www.facebook.com/allyvenableband

By Barbara King Friday nights are great for live music at the Potpourri House in Tyler, and up and comer “Rusty” Paul Ruark is packing them in.

Musician and writer Paul Ruark plays from his soul every Friday night at the restaurant from 6:309pm and brings years of experience and talent to the stage. The Potpourri House, a Tyler staple for over 34 years, is home to extraordinary food and great live music.

Ruark, at 22, has been playing since the young age of 15, and plays eight instruments including, mandolin, viola, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, harmonica, and banjo. Self-taught, he brings a lively mix of everything from country-twang to Elvis to his repertoire.

“I have been passionate about music for a long time and love the old school stuff too, like James Taylor and Chuck Berry,” said Ruark. “If you come out to hear me, you will get a lot of original songs too; a set contains a lot of different styles.”

He has the confidence of a performer much older and wiser than his years, and is likened to Garth Brooks or Hunter Hayes, with country roots. He has performed all over the US and recorded in Nashville with famed guitar player and recording artist Chris Rodriguez, who has played for superstars like Keith Urban and Brad Paisley. He has also recorded with nationally recognized musicians Milo Deering, Krista Branch, and Chris Rodriguez.

Folks are up on their feet, dancing in front of the singer as he continues to weave his stories through song. Ruark is a man on a music mission, saying “When I graduate from UT Tyler in May, the wheels will really start turning, and the engine will be on for me to perform and write more.” He is concentrating on earning his degree in Marketing with an emphasis on Customer Service and Sales.

Some of Ruark’s tunes on reverbnation include “Keep Your Change,” “Tongue-tied,” “Farmer’s Daughter” and “Sincerely, Clark (Man of Steel).” He has a very laid-back, low key style that is confident, strong, and extremely lyrical.

Les Ellsworth, owner of Potpourri House, has a special reason to be proud of the aspiring young singer. “Paul is married to my daughter, Autumn, and has led music in church as a youth minister, as well as travelled to Washington for the National Day of Prayer,” Ellsworth said.

“I led the first worship 150 years in the US Capitol for the United States Congress, which was such an honor and a blessing,” Ruark added. He was also told it was the first time a country artist had performed in the National Statuary Hall in the Capitol.

Ruark has four published songs that can be found on “iTunes” and “Spotify” as well as “YouTube.” The native Texan has played all over East Texas and said, “My heart is here in Texas, and it’s where I want to stay and play. I see a huge change in live music here, and I think there are lots of great opportunities for artists to perform in the area.” Ruark also has a worship EP entitled, “Collide” which is available online.

To learn more find him www.facebook.com/ PaulRuarkMusic. Potpourri House is located at 3320 Troup Hwy, Tyler, (903) 592-4171.

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a swarm of critical acclaim. The “LA Times” called the record “preternaturally self-assured,” while NPR hailed him as one of the “10 Artists You Should Have Known in 2012,” saying “it’s not every day a new artist…earns comparisons to great songwriters like Townes Van Zandt and Randy Newman, but Fullbright’s music makes sense in such lofty company.” Tickets are $20 in advance. Tickets can be purchased at www.LibertyTyler.com. Liberty Hall is located in downtown Tyler at 103 E. Erwin.

June 11th at 7:30pm

Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival was born from Casting Crowns

an idea - or rather a dream - to bring a dynamic, unique event to downtown Tyler, Texas, that encompasses three things we love about the Lone Star State: Barbecue. No other state does BBQ like Texas.

It’s an area where we Texans hold an immense amount of pride yes, we’re snobs, and we’re proud of it. Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival brings in the most celebrated barbecue joints from all over Texas for attendees to sample each one, experiencing the various flavors and methods from the state’s legendary restaurants. This year will feature 21 of the best barbecue restaurants from all over Texas. These restaurants are some of the most celebrated in the Lone Star State (thus, the world), and you’ll have the opportunity to sample tasty smoked meats from each one.

Music. There’s no scene like you’ll find in Texas and Red Dirt Music. We celebrate the best of live and local music with some of the biggest legends - including Randy Rogers Band, Josh Abbott Band and Stoney LaRue - as well as the newcomers and rising stars.

This year, Turnpike Troubadours, JB and the Moonshine Band, William Clark Green, Dirty River Boys, and opener Bri Bagwell will perform.

And finally, Beer. No beer better represents Texas than Shiner Beers, and we’re proud to showcase the best the Shiner, Texas, brewery has to offer every year.

Tickets

Please note, last year the festival sold out and tickets were not available at the gate. Right now, only Concert Only ticket options are still available for $25. Gates will open for the concert at 5pm.

Due to our packed concert schedule, concertonly ticket-holders will miss the first 30 minutes of our opener, who will take the stage at 4:30pm.

For more info or tickets, reddirtbbqfest.com.

Concerts FridaySaturday, May 6th-7th

Mud Jam 7: Whiskey Myers & Aaron Lewis

“Joy unspeakable! Faith unsinkable! Love Unstoppable! Anything is possible!” Hearing Casting Crowns’ frontman Mark Hall singing those words in the title track of the band’s new album “Thrive,” it’s hard not to feel peace wash over your soul.

Life can be so challenging, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. What a gift to be reminded we were made to thrive! “The idea of ‘Thrive’ came out of our student ministry. I’ve been a youth pastor for almost 22 years, and it’s still what I want to be when I grow up,” Hall says with a grin. “The songs always really start out with what we’re teaching, and for years I’ve been using Psalm 1 in showing them what a believer looks like. It says: ‘Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season.’”

Tickets start at $27. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)2333080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm.

June 11th, 1-9pm

Rock the Park 2 Music Festival

The second annual free music festival and celebration of live rock music, Rock the Park 2 is coming back to Whitehouse City Park. Music scheduled is Sarah Terhune Duo, John Ford, Karma, Sonia Gomez Smith Trio, Swerve City, Doubleshot, Kid Icarus, Reign, Sewerville, Jet Black Jade, and Bibeau. The Festival is free to the public and open to all ages. Lawnchairs and blankets welcomed. No alcohol. For more info go to www.facebook.com/ events/1681412755448008.

June 23rd at 6pm

Back the Blue Music Festival

Details are still emerging, check Facebook for more info.

July 16th at 8pm

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band

This is a modern bluegrass band that plays and sings the songs of The Beatles! Just as the Beatles broke the mold of all things rock and roll, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band follows closely with that same spirit of innovation, interpreting songs already loved by millions. Performing some of the very best music composed by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison, beloved songs are presented with instruments you normally wouldn’t expect to hear and played in a way they are not normally played. The result is a pleasing sound with a lot of fun surprises along the way. Tickets are $15-20. Tickets can be purchased at www.

LibertyTyler.com. Liberty Hall is located in Tyler at 103 E. Erwin.

Saturday August 20th at 7pm

APRIL 29TH - the kid icarus project APRIL 30TH - THOMAS LYNN WADE mAY 7TH - WES NICKSON MAY 13TH - tUXEDO CATS MAY 14TH - KING RICHARD & THE BAYOU BOYS MAY 20TH - CHRIS COLSTON BAND MAY 21ST - CHASE MC CLANAHAN JUNE 3RD - WORKIN’ ON IT

Tickets are available at www.riverrunpark.com.

Friday night concerts are Whiskey Myers and Blacktop Mojo. Saturday night concerts are Aaron Lewis and Jason Cassidy. Other activities include a Scavenger Hunt, Poker Run, Straight Bog Racing, Walker Bounty Hole, and much more. For more info go to www.facebook.com/River-Run-ATV-Park. Cattle Baron’s 29th annual Friday-Saturday, May 20th-21st, 3pm-12 midnight

PorchFest at The Back Porch in Kilgore

This is a full day of music! Porchfest will have vendors, music, catfish fry on Friday, crawfish boil on Saturday, magic show, face painting, and bouncy house for kids and more.

• Friday on the Acoustic Stage will be Cole Allen, BlakboX, and Todd Rinlee; on the Band Stage Tuxedo Cats, Richard Stuart Band, and Teazur will perform.

• Saturday on the Acoustic Stage will be Kadie Lynn, 2nd Childhood, Daniel Smalley, and Adam Brown; and on the Band Stage will be Ally Venable Band, Cody Wayne Band, Dagnabbit Band, and Darrin Morris Band.

Tickets are on sale at www.thebackporchkilgore. com. The Back Porch is located at 904 Broadway Blvd., in Kilgore.

May 21st at 8pm

John Fullbright

It was just two years ago that Fullbright released his debut studio album, “From The Ground Up” to

“Two Step, One Cure” featuring Vince Gill

The 29th annual event entitled “Two Step, One Cure” will feature Grammy Award winning artist, Vince Gill, and will be held on Saturday August 20th at Harvey Convention Center. As we continue this tradition of stepping together to fight for and find a cure, the theme reminds us that two steps forward help us toward one cure. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Texas. Each day, hundreds of Texans are diagnosed with cancer; 1 out of every 2 men and 1 out of every 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes.

The American Cancer Society seeks to eliminate cancer as a major health issue through research, prevention, education, advocacy and service. 2016 L’il Wrangler is Caleb Guy. After several visits back and forth to the doctor, Caleb Guy was diagnosed with Stage 3B Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on December 13, 2011 at the young age of 7. He underwent 4 rounds of chemotherapy and 15 radiation treatments before being pronounced cancer free in April of 2012. Caleb is a smart, shy young man who loves sports. For tickets, go to www.cattlebaronsgala.net.

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Summer kicks off at Liberty Hall with the East Texas Comedy Festival June 21st-25th. See our feature article for more details.

• Everything kicks off with a showing of the movie “Spaceballs” at Liberty Hall on June 21st and tickets for the first night’s event are $7 each. erty Hall, located in downtown Tyler, has a host of • June 22nd at 7pm at Rick’s on the Square, we will have a Standup Showcase hosted by Paul Varghese events planned. Come join the fun and see a show. of Dallas - $5 tickets will be on sale at the door.

Events are: • June 23rd at 7pm, Stand-up Comedy with Chris May 7th at 8pm Fairbanks and Friends will take place at Liberty Comedian Kevin Farley Live Hall.

Kevin first went on stage at the Chicago Improv • June 24th at 7pm, a Improv comedy night will be Olympic. Farley eventually moved to Chicago and with “The Band” and “The Boys” studied at the famed Second City. The minute he • Finally, June 25th at 7pm, “Card 53” will present a relocated to Los Angeles he began landing roles PG 13 show. in films such as “Tommy Boy” and “Black Sheep.”

• And, the headline fun will be at 9pm with Michael Farley appeared in numerous TV series programs Winslow of “Police Academy” fame! such as “That ‘70s Show,” “3rd Rock from the Sun,” Tickets range from $15 to $35 depending on “Joey,” “Just Shoot Me,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” the event. VIP passes are available for $100 that and many more. He appeared in the Adam Sandler include admission to all of the shows along with animated comedy “Eight Crazy Nights,” and soon additional perks such as priority seating, food, and after “The Waterboy,” “Dirty Work,” and the Cedric meet and greet with the performers. the Entertainer Laugh-fest “Johnson Family VacaJuly 16th at 8pm tion” to name a few. Farley recently starred in the lead role of “An American Carol” playing a cynical, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Anti-American “Hollywood” filmmaker who sets out Bluegrass Band This band is a modon a crusade to abolish the 4th of July holiday. ern bluegrass band that Opening for Farley is Kristin Lindner. Lindner approaches her successful stand-up career the same plays and sings the songs of The Beatles. Just as way she does her life – with unrepentant enthuthe Beatles broke the siasm. Comedy beckoned the working mother of three at just the right time. Disenchanted with cor- mold of all things rock porate America and inundated by the challenges of and roll, Sgt. Pepper’s marriage and family, the Texas native channeled the Lonely Bluegrass Band weight of emotion, disappointments, and untapped follows closely with that creativity into a hysterical declaration of her life alter- same spirit of innovation, interpreting songs already ing experiences. A chance encounter with an open loved by millions. Performing some of the very best music composed by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, mic in Houston, in 1998 revealed Lindner’s heart and George Harrison, beloved songs are presented beats for stand-up. Her sardonic take on marriage with instruments you normally wouldn’t expect and raising children resonates so profoundly with her audiences that she is considered one of the fun- to hear and played in a way they are not normally played. The result is a pleasing sound with a lot of niest, most pragmatic voices of modern, adorably flustered femininity. Her love of comedy and flair for fun surprises along the way.

Tickets are $15-20. theater blends skillfully with her quirky approach to family as she guides you through the trials and triumphs of everyday life through humor. Whether she Movies Classics and is performing at Houston’s world famous Laff Stop family movies and Improv comedy clubs, the Comic Strip in El Paso, or headlining top venues in Tennessee, Louisi- are planned this ana, and Colorado, Lindner brings powerful honesty summer.

Movies and amusing reality to every must-see show.

Tyler’s own Tyler Elliott will host this great night scheduled are: • Saturday, May 7th, 10am - “Charlotte’s Web” of laughs!

This is guaranteed to be a fun night. Tickets are • Thursday, June 30th - “Jaws” (1975) • Thursday, July 7th - “The Bridge on the River Kwai” $15-18. This show is Rated (1957) R for language.

• Thursday, July 14th - “The Longest Day” (1962) May 21st at 8pm • Thursday, July 21st - “The Great Escape” (1963) • Thursday, July 28th - “From Here to Eternity” John Fullbright in (1953) Concert • Saturday, July 30th, 10am - “Aladdin” (1992) It was just two years • Thursday, August 4th - “Sixteen Candles” (1984) ago that Fullbright released • Thursday, August 11th - “The Breakfast Club” his debut studio album, (1985) “From The Ground Up” to • Thursday, August 18th - “Pretty in Pink” (1986) a swarm of critical acclaim.

• Thursday, August 25th - “Some Kind of WonderThe “LA Times” called the ful” (1987) record “preternaturally self-assured,” while NPR • Thursday, September 1st - “To Kill a Mockingbird” hailed him as one of the “10 Artists You Should (1962) Have Known in 2012,” saying “it’s not every day a • Thursday, September 8th - “Anatomy of a Murder” new artist…earns comparisons to great songwriters (1959) like Townes Van Zandt and Randy Newman, but • Thursday, September 15th - “Twelve Angry Men” Fullbright’s music makes sense in such lofty com(1957) pany.” “The Wall Street Journal” crowned him as • Thursday, September 29th - “Inherit the Wind” giving one of the year’s 10 best live performances, (1960) and the album also earned him the ASCAP FounDoors open at 6pm and movies start at 7pm dation’s Harold Adamson Lyric Award. If there was except where noted above. Tickets are $7. any doubt that his debut announced the arrival of a songwriting force to be reckoned with, it was put to Upcoming rest when “From The Ground Up” was nominated Watch LibertyTyler.com’s website for details for Best Americana Album at the Grammy Awards, when tickets go on sale for these upcoming events: which placed Fullbright alongside some of the • September 13th - Joe Ely genre’s most iconic figures, including Bonnie Raitt. • September 20th - The Kruger Brothers With his new album “Songs,” he shares some new • October 8th - Branson on the Road feelings and thoughts. “I Didn’t Know” is a song • October 15th - Cowboy Bill Martin & Chad Prather he premiered live at a concert hosted by Emmy• October 22nd - Sam Houston & Dave Alexander lou Harris and Rodney Crowell, a story he tells still somewhat incredulously, while “When You’re Here” More Info is a somber piano love song, and “The One That Liberty Hall is located in downtown Tyler at 103 Lives Too Far’ is a raw account of the strain that dis- E. Erwin St., and offers entertainment through film, tance can put on a romantic relationship. “All That theater, comedy, and music.

You Know,” which features just voice and Wurlitzer, The theater is also available for rental to other implores listeners to appreciate what’s right in front organizations for civic and private functions. of them, and the finger-picked “Keeping Hope Don’t forget to check out Liberty’s VIP box seats Alive” is a song of resilience through hard times. To for all live events. There are three boxes - one ticket be sure, “Songs” has its moments of darkness, tracks gets up to four people special seating for the show. born from pain and heartbreak, but for a craftsman Tickets can be purchased online at www.Liblike Fullbright, there are few greater joys than carv- ertyTyler.com or at the door if the event is not sold ing emotion into music. Tickets are $20 in advance. out. Call (903)595-7274 for more info.

Seeking Student Guitar Contestants The 11th annual

T-Bone Walker Blues Fest will include the contest for student age guitar players, the T-Bone Walker Junior Showcase, that the festival inaugurated at the 2015 event.

“We are looking for student age guitar players who will compete in the professional surroundings provided by the festival,” said Junior Showcase chairperson Andrea Baros.

All students in Grades 3-12 are eligible for entry. Contestants will compete in one of three age groups, with festival staff selecting finalists from all submitted video entries.

Finalists will perform beginning at 10am on Saturday June 4th on the Patterson Nissan Junior Showcase stage at the Maude Cobb Activity Complex. Admission to the Junior Showcase performances is free to the public.

Students may enter the contest by submitting a performance video. Complete contest rules and entry instructions are available on the festival website at www.tbonewalkerbluesfest.com/t-bonewalker-jr-showcase. Deadline for entry is May 13th.

The winners in each of three categories will be recognized in an awards ceremony and will later perform on the T-Bone Festival stage with a T-Bone Walker performing artist.

The 2016 T-Bone Walker Junior Showcase is made possible by the sponsorship of Patterson-Nissan.

Bands The T-Bone Walker Blues Fest is a two-day music festival featuring nationally known performers as well as regional and local groups. The festival will take place June 3rd-4th at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center in Longview.

Headlining the 11th annual event will be

three-time Grammy winner and visionary rootsmusic storyteller Keb’ Mo’, whose recent album “BLUESAmericana” was awarded the Blues Music Association’s Best Contemporary Blues Album of 2015. Keb’ Mo’ backed by his three-piece band, will cap the Friday night program.

Opening for Keb’ Mo’ on Friday night will be Toronto, Ontario, blues guitarist, singer, music historian Danny Marks. Marks may be known to local blues fans as the host of acclaimed documentary series “Cities in Blue” that featured stories of numerous blues musicians, including many from Texas.

A fan favorite from last year’s festival, The Eric Gales Band, will be returning this year for both Friday and Saturday night performances.

Artists new to the festival this year are: Roy Gaines and his Orchestra “Tuxedo Blues,” Andrew “Junior Boy” Jones with Kerrie Lepai, Gary “Whitey Johnson” Nicholson, Edwin Holt’s Red Clay Roadhouse, Miss Marcy & Her Texas SugarDaddy’s, and Robin and the Mystics.

A number of artists that played the festival during its years in Linden, prior to 2014 when it moved to Longview, will be returning this year. They are: Mel Davis & the Blues Specialists, A. J. and the Two Tone Blues Band, Rafael Espinoza Band, and Big Gus and Swampadelic.

Other returning artists will be Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Buddy Flett, Matthew Davidson Band,

the Ally Venable Band, and Jimmy Wallace and the Stratoblasters.

The T-Bone Walker Blues Fest is named for the iconic musician Aaron Thibeaux Walker, who was born in 1910 near Linden, Texas, and was a transformational figure in blues and rock music development. He is a member of both the Blues Hall of Fame and the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.

Car & Cycle Show

Also this year, a Car and Cycle Show featuring Coupes, Chrome, Hot rods, Sport cars, Motorcycles, and Pickups from all over Eastern Texas and Western Louisiana will be held Saturday, June 4th, 2-6pm. Start your engines and come join the fun. All Car Clubs are welcome. Awards will be at 5:30pm at the outdoor stage.

Autographed Guitar Auction Sign up for your Chance for a guitar signed by all the T-Bone Walker Festival Performers!

This Silent auction includes several guitars which will be available to bid on during the auction.

Guitars will be available to view in the Lobby of the venue both days of the festival.

More Info Complete artist lineup, show schedule, and ticket information can be found at www.tbonewalkerbluesfest.com.

Tickets range from $10 to $100 for single day or a two-day pass.

Festival venue gate hours are 4pm- 12 midnight on Friday for both stages. Saturday, the Indoor Stage doors open at 10am for the Junior Showcase. Venue will be cleared prior to doors opening for ticket holders at 1pm. Outdoor gates open at 4pm on Friday and 1pm on Saturday.

Tickets will be sold the day of the event, however, since indoor seating is limited, it is expected to sell out prior to the event. If sold out, that information will be posted www. tbonewalkerbluesfest.com and www.facebook. com/T-Bone-Walker-Blues-Fest-Inc. The festival will be held at Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd., Longview, TX 75604, (903)237-1230.

The T-Bone Walker Blues Festival is a fundraiser for the non-profit corporation whose mission is to showcase contemporary blues musicians and promote a strong future for ‘The Blues’ genre.

Schedule Guest artists will perform on two stages: the Indoor Stage in the Convention Center, and the Outdoor Stage adjacent to the convention center building. The festival is rain or shine.

Friday June 3rd Inside Stage (Doors Open 4pm) • 5pm - Special Screening of Cities In Blue: T-Bone Walker • 6:15pm - Christone Ingram • 7:30pm - Gary “Whitey Johnson” Nicholson • 9pm - Danny Marks • 10:45pm - Ke’b Mo’ Outside Stage (Gates Open 4pm) 5:30pm - The Pleasant Hill Quilting Group 6:30pm - Buddy Flett 7:45pm - Mel Davis & the Blues Specialists 9:15pm - Andrew “Jr. Boy” Jones 11pm - Eric Gales

Saturday, June 4 Inside Stage (Doors Open at 10am) • 2:15pm - Robin and The Mystics • 3:45pm - Miss Marcy and Her Texas SugarDaddies • 5:30pm - The Pleasant Hill Quilting Group • 6:30pm - Edwin Holt’s Red Clay Roadhouse • 8pm - Eric Gales • 9:30pm - Roy Gaines and Tuxedo Blues • 11pm - Jimmy Wallace and the 2nd Annual T-Bone Walker Jam Outside Stage (Gates Open 1pm) • 2pm - Big Gus Samuelson • 3:30pm - A. J. and the Two Tone Blues Band • 5pm - Matthew Davidson • 6:30pm - Ally Venable Band • 7:45pm - Rafael Espinosa • 9:15pm - Gary “Whitey Johnson” Nicholson • 10:45pm - Danny Marks

BANDS IN MAY

(9pm 'til 1am) Sunday, May 1st THE BLACKSMITHS Saturday, May 7th THE SPILLS Saturday, May 14th BOBBY EDWARDS & THE BLUES CATZ Sunday, May 15th THE BLACKSMITHS Saturday, May 21st Big Hotel Saturday, May 28th CULVER HOUSE EGuideMagazine.com • 17

EGuideMagazine.com GigGuide Friday, April 29th 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Darrin Morris Band, 8-12 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 7-11 Clicks Live – The New Offenders, 8-12 Dakotas Chop House – Senor Gringo, 8-11 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Justin Pecina, 7-10 The Foundry – Live Music, 6-9 Fresh – Out of The Question, 6-9 Garage Bar – The Blind Pursuit, 8-12 Halfmoon Grill – Chris Wayne Band, 9-1 Juls – Paul Shafer, 7-10 Lago Del Pino – Live Music, 8-11 Lake Palestine Resort – David Allen, 6-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Jason James, 8-12 Paradise Harbor, Hawkins – Karaoke, 8-12 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6-9 Purple Pig – Live Music, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – The Kid Icarus Project, 8-12 Rick’s – Good Question , 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – AEP, Katy Guillen & The Girls 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Danny Reichle, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12

Saturday, April 30th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Teazur, 9-1 Circle M Crawfish – Aurora Menorah, 7-11 Click’s Live – Death Row Bodeen, 9-1 Cork – Quentin Moore, 7-10 Dakotas Chop House – Tuxedo Cats, 8-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace, 3-5, Junior Clark, 7-10 Fresh – Gary Freeman & The Groove, 6-9 Juls – DJ, 7-10 Lake Palestine Resort – Sid Cox, 6-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Wayland Hicks, 9-12 The Old Firehouse, Edom – Cherie Call, 7-10 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Thomas Lynn Wade, 8-12 Rick’s – Inversion, 9-1 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Ken Murray, 12-3, The Haggertys, 6-9 Stone Country, Lindale – Anthony Riley Band, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Where’s Rufus - DJ, 9-1 XLN – Free Whiskey, 9-1 Yamato – Paul Shafer, 9-12

Sunday, May 1st Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 6-10 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 12-3 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tommy & The Acoustics, 7-10 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm XLN – The Blacksmiths, 9-12

Monday, May 2nd The 10 Spot, Jacksonville – Open Mic, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish – Darrin Morris, 7-10 Halfmoon Grill – Chris Wayne, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 6:30-9:30

Tuesday, May 3rd Coach’s & Cowboy’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 6-9 The Foundry – Open Mic, 6-9 MoJoes Coffee Café, Henderson – Open Mic, 7-10 The Shed, Edom – Pickin & Grinin, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Open Mic, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker & Chris Oliver, 6-8:30 Summerfields Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12

Wednesday, May 4th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Jen & Rio, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Open Mic, 6-10 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Coach’s & Cowboy’s – Shane Smith & The Saints, 8-12 Cork – Dustin Becker, 6-9 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Open Mic, 6-10 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Johnny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 18 • EGuideMagazine.com

Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Steve Carpenter, 7-11 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggerys, 7-10

The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tommy & The Acoustics, 7-10 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm

Thursday, May 5th

Monday, May 9th

The Back Porch, Kilgore – Live Music, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Levi Kitchens, 6-9 Dakotas Chop House – Fidel Hernandez, 8-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Wesley Pruitt, 7-10 Fresh – Karaoke, 6-9 Garage Bar – Open Mic, 6-10 Halfmoon Grill – DJ Rufus, 8-12 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Austin Layne, 8-11 On The Border, Cinco de Mayo Celebration – Todd Freeman & Bulletproof, 7-11 Potpourri House – Todd Rinlee, 6-9 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 Ricks – Ray Johnston Band, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Friends, 7-10 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12

The 10 Spot, Jacksonville –Open Mic, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish – Darrin Morris, 7-10 Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 6:30-9:30

Friday, May 6th 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – What The Funk?, 8-12 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 7-11 Click’s Live – Rockett Queen, Darkside of Daylight, Seldom, 8-12 Coach’s & Cowboy’s – Brandon Rhyder, 8-12 Cork – Lauren Alexander, 7-10 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – DJ Krash Karaoke, 8-12 Dakotas Chop House – Levi Kitchen, 8-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Gordan & Christy McLoud, 7-10 The Foundry – The Magills, 8-12 Fresh – Chris Colston, 6-9 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Half Moon Grill – The Blind Pursuit, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Live Music, 8-12 Lake Palestine Resort – Second Hand Band, 6-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Callahan Divide, 9-12 Paradise Harbor, Hawkins – Karaoke, 8-12 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Live Music, 8-12 Reo, Longview – Charlie Robison, 8-12 Rick’s – Professor D & The Playschool, 8-12 River Run ATV, Jacksonville – Blacktop Mojo, Whiskey Myers, 7pm Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Purple with special guest Babe, 8-12 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, 9-12

Saturday, May 7th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Todd Freeman & Bulletproof, 9-1 Click’s Live – The Foundation, 9-12 Circle M Crawfish – Gypsy Creek, 7-10 Club 155 – Black Ice, 9-1 Dakotas Chop House – Fidel Hernandez, 8-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace, 3-5, Travis Bolt, 7-10 Fresh – King Richard & The Bayou Boys, 6-9 Garage Bar – Johnny & The Night Crawlers, 9-1 Juls – DJ, 7-10 Lago Del Pino – Texas Rebellion, 8-12 Lake Palestine Resort – Kid Icarus, 6-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Gary Patrick, 9-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6-9 Purple Pig – TJ Harris, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Wes Nickson, 8-12 Rick’s – Trajikly White, 9-1 River Run ATV, Jacksonville – Jason Cassidy, Aaron Lewis, 7pm Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Ken Murray, 12-3 Stone Country, Lindale – Justin Dean, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Vintage Edom – Michael Jesch, 12-3 XLN – The Spills, 9-1 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-12 Yamato – Ramoth Gilead, 9-1

Sunday, May 8th Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 6-10 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 12-3

Tuesday, May 10th Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 6-9 The Foundry – Open Mic, 6-9 MoJoes Coffee Café, Henderson – Open Mic, 7-10 The Shed, Edom – Pickin & Grinin, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Open Mic, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker & Chris Oliver, 6-8:30 Summerfields Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12

Wednesday, May 11th Circle M Crawfish – Open Mic, 6-10 Coach’s & Cowboy’s – Jason Cassidy, 8-12 Cork – Dustin Becker, 6-9 Dakotas Chop House – Daniel Rocha, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Open Mic, 6-10 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Johnny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Jamie Lynn Wilson, 8-11 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggerys, 7-10

Thursday, May 12th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Live Music, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Levi Kitchens, 6-9 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Dillon Myers, 7-10 Fresh – Karaoke, 6-9 Garage Bar – Open Mic, 6-10 Half Moon Grill – DJ LL, 8-12 Juls – Open Mic, 8-12 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Elaina Kay, 8-11 Potpourri House – Todd Rinlee, 6-9 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 Ricks – Darrell Goldman, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Friends, 7-10 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Villagio – Chance Pena, 7-10

Friday, May 13th

Dustin Becker, 2-3

TJ Hammersly & Friends, 3-4:30

Kopastetic, 5:30-7:30

The Haggertys, 8:30-10:30 First Bank & Trust Stage:

Bri Bagwell, 4:30-5:30

The Dirt River Boys, 6-7

William Clark Green, 7:30-8:30

JB & The Moonshine Band, 9-10

Turnpike Troubadours, 10:30-12 Republic Icehouse – King Richard & The Bayou Boys, 9-1 Rick’s – Empire 6, 9-1 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ & Ken Murray, 12-3, Paul Shafer, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Live Music, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Vintage Edom – Eric Moseley Duo, 12-3 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 XLN – Bobby Edwards & The Blues Catz, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 9-1

Sunday, May 15th Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 8-12 Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 12-3 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tommy & The Acoustics, 7-10 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm XLN – The Blacksmiths, 9-12

Monday, May 16th The 10 Spot, Jacksonville – Open Mic, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish – Darrin Morris, 7-10 The Foundry – Trey Dexter, 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 6:30-9:30

Tuesday, May 17th Coach’s & Cowboy’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 6-9 The Foundry – Open Mic, 6-9 MoJoes Coffee Café, Henderson – Open Mic, 7-10 The Shed, Edom – Pickin & Grinin, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Open Mic, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker & Chris Oliver, 6-8:30 Summerfields Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12

11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Dixie Bent, 8-12 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 7-11 Dakotas Chop House – Purple Velvet Fox, 8-11 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Sarah Hobbs, 7-10 Fresh – The Magills, 6-9 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 The Grove – The Haggertys, 7-10 Halfmoon Grill – Live Music, 8-12 Juls – DJ, 7-10 Lago Del Pino – Jaden Farnsworth, Mark Chesnutt, 8-11 Lake Palestine Resort – Lisa Frasier, 6-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Grady Spencer, 8-12 Paradise Harbor, Hawkins – Karaoke, 8-12 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Tuxedo Cats, 8-12 Rick’s – Live 5, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersley & Friends, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Dirtwater Social Club, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12

Wednesday, May 18th

Saturday, May 14th

Friday, May 20th

The Back Porch, Kilgore – Captain Joe Band, 8-12 Circle M Crawfish – Sweet Pain, 7-11 Click’s Live – Bobaflex, Terror Universal, Ill Nino 9-1 Dakotas Chop House – Live Music, 8-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Kid Icarus, 7-10 Fresh – Shane Pons Band, 6-9 Garage Bar – Mr. Wilson, 9-1 Halfmoon Grill – Live Music, 9-1 Juls – Purple Velvet Fox, 7-10 Lake Palestine Resort – Grant Cook, 6-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Chris Colston, 9-12 Nine Muses – The Plums, Redwitch Johnny, 8-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6-9 Purple Pig – Live Music, 6-9 Red Dirt BBQ Fest: Stanley’s BBQ Stage:

11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Cole Allen, Blackbox, Todd Rinley, Tuxedo Cats, Richard Stuart, Teazur, 3-12 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 7-11 Dakotas – The Magills, 7-10 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Larry Hooper, 7-10 The Foundry – Live Music, 6-9 Fresh – Jazz Connection, 6-9 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Halfmoon Grill – Kid Icarus, 9-1 Juls – DJ, 7-10 Lago Del Pino – Live Music, 8-11 Lake Palestine Resort – Sid Cox, 6-9 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Mike & The Moonpies, 8-12

The Back Porch, Kilgore – 2nd Childhood, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Open Mic, 6-10 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Cork – Dustin Becker, 6-9 Dakotas Chop House – Corey Coleman, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Open Mic, 6-10 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Johnny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Owen Tiner, 7-11 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggerys, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Blacktop Mojo, 8-12

Thursday, May 19th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Leap Of Faith, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Levi Kitchens, 6-9 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tanner Miller, 7-10 The Foundry – Live Acoustic, 6-9 Fresh – Karaoke, 6-9 Garage Bar – Open Mic, 6-10 Halfmoon Grill – DJ LL, 8-12 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Clover The Girl, 8-11 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 Ricks – Zach Coffey, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Friends, 7-10 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12

Panera Bread – TJ Harris, 6-9 Paradise Harbor, Hawkins – Karaoke, 8-12 Piney Woods Wine Fest, Lindale – Crystal & Will yates, Jon Davis, 7-10 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6-9 Purple Pig – Live Music, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Chris Colston, 8-12 Rick’s – Party machine, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Oil Boom, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Danny Reichle, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12

Crawdaddys – Taylor Tompkins, 9-1 Dakotas Chop House – Dustin Becker, 8-11 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tyler Dixson, 7-10 The Foundry – Live Music, 6-9 Fresh – Senor Gringo, 6-9 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Halfmoon Grill – Guadalupe Pirates, 9-1 Hollytree Country Club – Ramth Gilead, 6-9 Juls – Paul Shafer, 7-10 Lago Del Pino – Live Music, 8-11 Lake Palestine Resort – Buddy Varnell, 6-9 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Kid Icarus Project, 8-12 Paradise Harbor, Hawkins – Karaoke, 8-12 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6-9 Saturday, May 21st Purple Pig – Live Music, 6-9 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Kadie Lynn, 2nd Child, Adam Brown, Cody Wayne , Ally Venable, Dagnabbit, Darrin Republic Icehouse – Live Music, 8-12 Rick’s – Good Question, 8-12 Morris, 11am-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Breakers – Kid Icarus, 8-10 Stanley’s BBQ – Graham Wilkinson, 8-12 Circle M Crawfish – G-14, 7-11 Stone Country, Lindale – Chris Colston Band, 8-12 Click’s Live – Karma, Cinder Cell, Victims Of Sanity, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, Dakotas Chop House – Sarah Hobbs, 8-11 6-9 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace, 3-5, Gus Samuelson, 7-10 Fresh – Eric Mosley, 6-9 Garage Bar – Deadman’s Ransom, 8-12 Halfmoon Grill – Guadalupe Pirates, 9-1 Lake Palestine Resort – Big Hotel, 6-9 Liberty Hall – Paul Shafer, John Fullbright, 8-11 Mario’s – Live Jazz 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Ben Lowery, 9-12 Piney Woods Wine Fest, Lindale – Walt Wilkins, Kylie Harris, Bo Brumble, 7-10 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6-9 Purple Pig – Austin Layne, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Chase McClanahan, 8-12 Rick’s – Elegant Few, 9-1 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Ken Murray, 12-3 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Vintage Edom – Michael Gonzalez, 12-3 Where’s Rufus - DJ, 9-1 XLN – Big Hotel, 9-1 Yamato – DJ, 8-12

Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12

Saturday, May 28th The Back Porch, Kilgore – The Dagnabbit Band, 9-1 Circle M Crawfish – Teazur, 7-11 Dakotas Chop House – Andrew Plan, 8-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Craig Wallace, 3-5, Owin Tiner, 7-10 Fresh – Tuxedo Cats, 6-9 Garage Bar – Zac Stokes, 9-1 Halfmoon Grill – Taylor Tompkins, 9-1 Juls – DJ, 7-10 Lake Palestine Resort – Roul’s Better Days Review, 6-9 Lake Palestine Palooza, Live Music, 11-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – ET Jazz Orchestra, 9-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Live Music, 8-12 Rick’s – Live 5, 9-1 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Ken Murray, 12-3, Paul Shafer, 6-9 Stone Country, Lindale – 315 South, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9

True Vine Brewery – Paul Shafer, 6-9 Where’s Rufus - DJ, 9-1 XLN – Culver House, 9-1

Sunday, May 29th Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 6-10 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 12-3 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tommy & The Acoustics, 7-10 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm

Monday, May 30th The 10 Spot, Jacksonville –Open Mic, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish – Darrin Morris, 7-10 Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 6:30-9:30

Tuesday, May 31st Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 6-9 The Foundry – Open Mic, 6-9 MoJoes Coffee Café, Henderson – Open Mic, 7-10 The Shed, Edom – Pickin & Grinin, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Open Mic, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker & Chris Oliver, 6-8:30 Summerfields Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12

Sunday, May 22nd Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 6-10 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 12-3 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tommy & The Acoustics, 7-10 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm

Monday, May 23rd The 10 Spot, Jacksonville – Open Mic, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish – Darrin Morris, 7-10 Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 6:30-9:30

Tuesday, May 24th Coach’s & Cowboy’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Cork – Ramoth Gilead, 6-9 The Foundry – Open Mic, 6-9 MoJoes Coffee Café, Henderson – Open Mic, 7-10 The Shed, Edom – Pickin & Grinin, 6-9 Republic Icehouse – Open Mic, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker & Chris Oliver, 6-8:30 Summerfields Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12

Wednesday, May 25th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Adam Brown, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Open Mic, 6-10 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Cork – Dustin Becker, 6-9 Dakotas Chop House – Daniel Rocha, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Open Mic, 6-10 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Johnny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Doug Kent, 7-11 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggerys, 7-10

Thursday, May 26th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Lee Mathis, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Levi Kitchens, 6-9 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Chase McClanahan, 7-10 The Foundry – Open Mic, 6-9 Fresh – Karaoke, 6-9 Garage Bar – Open Mic, 6-10 Halfmoon Grill – DJ LL, 8-12 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Doug Kent, 8-11 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 Ricks – Gary Kyle, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – TJ Hammersly & Friends, 7-10 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12

Friday, May 27th 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Sweet Pain, 8-12 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 7-11

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Art Inside the Artist’s Studio:

Steampunk - Amanda Hatfield “I don’t know, but I been told, a squid headed

woman ain’t got no soul.”

By Derrick White Wikipedia.com defines Steampunk as “a science fiction, or fantasy, subgenre incorporating technology and aesthetic design inspired by 19th century industrial steam-powered machinery. Steampunk is often set in an alternative history of the British Victorian era or American Wild West, in a post-apocalyptic future during which steam power has maintained mainstream usage. Steampunk perhaps most recognizably features anachronistic machineries or retro-futuristic inventions and fictional technologies like those found in the literary works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne.”

In other words, in a science fiction fantasy world anything can happen. Thus enter the creative world, imagination, and talented skill of local artist Amanda Hatfield. Her exquisite renderings of figures inspire interpretations of futuristic, fantastic, beautiful, and perhaps artificially intelligent beings.

Read on Space Cadets! Amanda earned an Associate’s degree in Fine Art at Tyler Junior College where she was selected as a Performance Grant Scholarship Showcase Student. While enrolled at TJC she participated in the study abroad program at the Santa Reparata School of Art in Florence, Italy, spending a summer month touring Italian museums and churches, spending time in the art studio, and visiting Rome.

Amanda now works as an artist and freelance graphic designer, as well as a painting and drawing instructor at Michaels on South Broadway in Tyler. Her artwork can be seen in exhibitions throughout the area. She exhibited in the 2013 Student International Small Print Show in Cairo, Egypt. While attending Tyler Junior College her art was accepted and published in three consecutive annual TJC Bell Tower Arts Journals.

In an alternative history, she most definitely is a steampunk aviator/artist with goggles and durable boots. She would have either a battle-hardened appearance, or a roguish one, depending on her inclinations, and she would be armed against airship bandits.

Amanda Hatfield is a skillful artist with a remarkable ability for depicting the human form. Though she is somewhat reserved and quiet in person, her artwork is bold and demands viewers’ attention.

Amanda works in a variety of different materials including acrylic paint, oils, charcoal, printmaking, and clay. “I have this terrible habit where I find and play in a new media, figure out how to use it well enough, obsess over it, and then leave it for a long time.

Overall, I mostly work with acrylic paint for its ease of use and how inexpensive it is. If I had the space and materials, I would probably sculpt more,” states the artist.

When asked why she became an artist, like most, Amanda cites an early encouragement, stating, “It is hard to pinpoint any one moment.

It was a culmination of my mother always being supportive when I would participate in school art events and people talking to me because they saw me doodling when I should have been paying attention in class. I always liked coloring when I was little and when I would watch cartoons, I would draw the characters on notebook paper. As I grew older, I wanted to have my own characters, so I would create them over and over in an attempt to bring them to life.

Seeing the stories and people I could create on canvas or a piece of paper certainly drove home the fact I wanted to be an artist.”

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ThisGalleryMonth at The Gallery Main Street features a new exhibit

of original art approximately every eight weeks. Each exhibit opens with a Saturday evening reception that features music, an opportunity to meet the artists, refreshments, and more. The Opening Receptions are free and open to the public.

“Landmarks” will host an Opening Reception April 30th starting at 6pm. Tyler has many beautiful structures that are iconic to the community’s identity. Currently, 119 of these structures are designated as local historic landmarks, both natural and man-made. The top 12 pieces from the show will be used to create a 2017 Historic Landmark calendar.

Also, Gallery Main Street has scheduled: • “6x6@110” - Open participation fundraiser opening June 6th • “Urban Underground” - Entries due: Friday, June 17th; Opening Reception July 9th • “Movie Posters” - Entries due: Friday, August 19th; Opening Reception September 10th • “Glassy and Glossy” - Entries due: Friday, October 21st; Opening Reception November 5th To enter, visit www.DowntownTylerArts.com, select “Gallery Exhibits” from the left-side menu and then select the “Gallery Exhibit Information for Artists” tab. This link will lead artists to a page that provides all of the info they need.

All Gallery Main Street exhibits are juried, which means pieces are submitted for review by a jury panel of professional artists. Topscoring pieces are selected for exhibit, and the piece with the highest score receives a Best in Show award.

Workshops Gallery Main Street is offering a Series of Workshops. Upcoming classes are: • May 21st: Marketing your Artwork with instructor Dace Lucia Kidd • July 16th: Marbling Paper with instructor Theresa Cheek • October 8th: Marbling Paper with instructor Theresa Cheek • October 15th and 22nd: Digital Photography with instructors Dolph Miller and John Johansson • October 29th: Clay with instructor Joan Iverson • November 12th: Clay with instructor Joan Iverson • December 3rd: Clay with instructor Joan Iverson Gallery Main Street offers a variety of arts workshops for people of all skill levels - from the beginner to professional artists seeking to improve their skills. Go to DowntownTylerArts.com to register.

6x6@110 Be part of one of Tyler’s most unique events at the opening of the award-winning 6x6@110 exhibit! See hundreds of 6”x6” works of art and purchase your favorites at $20 each with all proceeds helping to fund Downtown Tyler arts programming. Enjoy food, music, and fun creativity and self-expression is relationships. “Like I said, people at this free event. You can pick up your 6x6 canvas now. For more would continuously stop to talk to me because of the doodles and drawings they’d see me make. When pursuing an art degree at Tyler info call (903)593-6905 or go to www.DowntownTylerArts.com.

Several free painting classes are scheduled, including: Junior College, I met a lot of people who I am still exceptionally close • Monday, May 2nd (6pm) - Stanley’s BBQ, 525 S. Beckham, Tyler to today. They are odd people for sure, but I think that’s what I was • Saturday, May 21st (10am) - Dory’s Garden, 600 W. Rusk St., Tyler looking for,” she says and smiles.

When asking Amanda what she finds most frustrating about More Info being an artist, she replies, “The ruts and the burnouts. It feels like Gallery Main Street is located at 110 W. Erwin St., downtown I’m constantly in a rut. But it doesn’t keep me from trying to make art. A lot of people wait for inspiration but I know inspiration doesn’t Tyler. Gallery hours are Monday-Wednesday 10am-5pm, ThursdayFriday 10am-6pm, and Saturday 12 noon-4pm, closed Sunday. For happen that way so I try to sit down and make some kind of art at least once a week so I don’t get rusty. Even if I’m not making anything more info call (903)593-6905, DowntownTylerArts.com.

I would show anyone and even if I think what I make looks terrible, I am still getting practice. I know a lot of artists who are constantly making art, but I have to remember everyone’s process and speed is The University of Texas at Tyler Meadows Gallery will feature the different, and it’s okay to work at my own pace as long as I don’t ever 2016 Juried Student Exhibition through Friday, July 29th. stop.”

This year’s juror is Elizabeth Yarosz-Ash, art professor at MidwestAmanda Hatfield receives motivation from studying the works of ern State University. artists from art history and from today, including Gian Lorenzo BerThe Juried Student Exhibition spotlights the best of student artnini (Italian Baroque sculptor and architect), particularly his piece work from The University of Texas at Tyler, which vary from paint“The Ecstasy of St. Theresa” (a marble swooning nun and angel sculp- ings and mixed-media collage to sculpture and ceramics, showcasing ture in the Cornaro Chapel, Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome), and the originality that the UT Tyler art program exemplifies.

The Meadows Gallery is located in the UT Tyler R. Don Cowan Alphonse Mucha (a Czech Art Nouveau, late 19th century decorative Fine and Performing Arts Center. Gallery hours are 9am-5pm, Monstyle) painter and ornamental artist who produced paintings, illusday-Friday and by special appointment. trations, advertisements, postcards, and designs) is another favorite.

Yarosz-Ash holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lycoming ColOne of Amanda’s preferred living, contemporary inspirations is Kelsey lege in Williamsberg, Pennsylvania and a master of fine arts from Beckett (a Michigan native and freelance illustrator and fine artist.

She works mainly in acrylic and oil and has been featured by “Juxta- Ohio University in Athens. She has been a professor at Midwestern poz” and “Supersonic Art” magazines). Amanda says, “Kelsey Beckett State University since 1981. In 1991, she received Midwestern’s highpaints oddly stylized female faces and there is something about them est honor, The Hardin Foundation’s Distinguished Professor Award.

For more information, call (903)566-7237 or mtaff@uttyler.edu. that is both eerie and beautiful.” And lastly, another prevailing, contemporary artist is Chiara Bautista (an illustrator/graphic artist creating beautifully tragic illustrations, sometimes of antlered women).

Amanda is intrigued by Bautista’s pop-surrealist drawings depicting Parallel Cultures Exhibition, hosted by The University of Texas love story narratives with a sweet melancholy and irony. Look into at Tyler and the GATE Program (Global Awareness Through Eduthese artists for yourself and you will see the combined influences on cation), will allow artists to showcase works that display interaction Amanda Hatfield’s aesthetic. with other cultures, and in this way, promote cultural diversity. This When you decide you are ready to get better, want to learn to exhibition is one of many programs sponsored by GATE to create paint a woman with a squid on her head, and are ready to get your more cultural awareness in Tyler and its surroundings. “Culture is an ‘steampunk on’ then take some time on a Sunday afternoon and important topic in larger and smaller communities alike. We cordially attend Amanda Hatfield’s painting and drawing classes at Michaels in invite you to represent your voice.” their new location at 5839 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, (903)258-9030.

The selected pieces will be on exhibit August 15th-October 6th.

Please note: getting your steampunk on is only encouraged but defiDigital entries (on disk or e-mail) are $15 for up to three works. nitely not required.

Entry deadline is June 10th. July 1st is the notification of acceptance More information and updates on classes at Michaels go to www. by e-mail. facebook.com/groups/MichaelsPaintingTylerTX. The exhibition will be juried by one of UT Tyler’s own Professor For more information about the artwork of Amanda Hatfield go of Art, James R. Pace.

For more information on entry details and deadlines, please see to www.facebook.com/amandahatfieldartpage. the prospectus or call (903)565-5730.

Check it out. You’ll be glad you did, Space Pirate!

UT Tyler Announces 2016 Juried Student Art Exhibition

Call for Entries: Parallel Cultures Exhibition

At ThetheTylerTyler Museum of Art This Month Museum of Art (TMA) is located at 1300 S. Mahon Ave.

OnGoing

before moving to the challenges of granite as an apprentice to legendary sculptor Jesus Moroles. Often abstract in design but conveying Through May 15th simple, relatable themes, her granite work draws much of its inspiration from the rustic, expansive landscapes of the Southwest desert.

“Chihuly” with Works from Texas Collections on the Tyler Junior College main campus. Regular TMA hours are A digital map spotlighting the locations of sculptures featured in “Chihuly: Works from Texas Collections,” an exhibition spotlight10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-5pm Sunday; the Museum is closed Mondays and most major holidays. The Museum is supported ing the broad scope of glass master Dale Chihuly’s artistic vision and “Rock Walk” is available at www.tylermuseum.org. Printed maps also are available in the lobby for the sculpture sites on campus. by its Members, Tyler Junior College and the City of Tyler. For more impact over a 40-year career, continues through May 15th.

Rather than focusing on a single series – as when the TMA preinformation, call (903)595-1001 or visit www.tylermuseum.org.

Ongoing: sented the popular “Chihuly Baskets” in 2001-2002 – “Works from Pieced Together: Texas Collections” runs the spectrum from the early 1980s to the First Friday Art Tours Collages by Lance present decade, highlighting the wide range of Chihuly works held in Join the TMA on the first Friday of every month for a delightful Letscher, Mark Lewis & public institutions throughout the state (including two pieces owned way to wrap up your week. Meet at 11am in the Museum lobby for by the TMA) as well as local private collections. an introduction to the current special exhibition. Then spend up to an Mary McCleary General exhibition admission is $5 for adults and $3 for senior hour touring the exhibition with a staff member or specially trained June 5th-September 18th citizens. TMA members, students, children 12 and under, TJC faculty docent who will guide you through the gallery. “Chihuly: Works from Mary McCleary will and staff, and City of Tyler employees are admitted free.

Texas Collections” are included in the First Friday Art Tours May 6th. be in a three-person show Through May 22nd Family Days including other collage artDrop by the TMA on the second Saturday of every month, and ists, Mark Lewis and Lance The Granite Sculpture of Candyce Garrett and “Rock Walk” The pieces are in place, and the monumental works of acclaimed enjoy a fun-filled event, perfect for the entire family. Family Days are Letscher.

Mary McCleary was named “Texas Artist of the Year” for 2011 by granite sculptor Candyce Garrett are on view for the public with the held in the classroom, and children are invited to stop in from 2-4pm outdoor installation, “Rock Walk,” featuring 13 of Garrett’s large-scale and participate in free art activities. “Chihuly: Works from Texas Colthe Art League of Houston. lections” will be featured for Family Days May 14th. stone sculptures placed at strategic locations on the grounds of the Upcoming exhibits are: Admission to all special events is free, but reservations are TMA. Based in Taos, New Mexico, Garrett spent years working in • Christo and Jeanne-Claude: The Tom Golden Collection - October various sculpture media including clay, wood, limestone, and marble, encouraged.

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Theatre

January 6th-7th, 12th-14th (7:30pm); and January 8th and 15th (2:30pm)

“I Hate Hamlet”

Auditions will be Monday and Tuesday, November 14th-15th and December 12th-13th at 7pm.

This is the story about a young and successful television actor that relocates to New York, where he rents a marvelous, gothic apartment.

With his television career in limbo, the actor is offered the opportunity to play Hamlet onstage, but there’s one problem: He hates HamThe 2016/2017 Season Lineup for Tyler Civic Theatre has been let. His dilemma deepens with the entrance of John Barrymore’s ghost, announced and this year it includes everyone’s favorite “Mermaid,” a who arrives intoxicated and in full costume to the apartment that Roaring 20’s Party, a Jimmy Stewart classic brought to the stage, a clas- once was his. The contrast between the two actors, the towering, dissic musical for the Easter season, and much, much more! sipated Barrymore whose Hamlet was the greatest of his time, and The 2016-2017 productions are: Andrew Rally, hot young television star, leads to a wildly funny duel July 28th, 29th, 30th, August 4th, over women, art, success, duty, television, and yes, the apartment.

5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 13th (7:30pm); February 3rd-4th, 9th-11th (7:30pm); and July 31st, August 7th and 14th and February 5th and 12th (2:30pm) (2:30pm)

Tyler Civic Theatre 2016-17 Season Announced

“Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR.”

Auditions will be Saturday, May 14th at 2pm, Monday and Tuesday, May 16th-17th at 6:30pm.

In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. Fun for the entire family!

October 14th-15th, 20th-22nd (7:30pm); and October 16th and 23rd (2:30pm)

“45 Seconds from Broadway”

From America’s master of Contemporary Broadway Comedy, here is another revealing comedy behind the scenes in the entertainment world, this time near the heart of the theatre district. “45 Seconds from Broadway” takes place in the legendary “Polish Tea Room” on New York’s 47th Street. Here Broadway theatre personalities, washedup and on-the-rise, gather to schmooz even as they lose. This touching valentine to New York offers great characters as Neil Simon continues his exploration of the ‘foibles and funny’ in the human comedy.

Of special note, the February 11th show is TCTC’s Winter Saint Valentine’s Sweet Treat Dessert Theatre. Adults tickets are $23 and student tickets are $20.

March 3rd-4th, 9th-11th (7:30pm); and March 5th and 12th (2:30pm)

“A Little Theatre”

Auditions will be Monday and Tuesday, January 16th-17th at 7pm.

Shopworn director Warner DeMille is set to direct (again) the “The Great Gatsby” same group of over-enthusiastic and under-skilled actors (again) in Auditions will be Monday and Tuesday, August 22nd-23rd at 7pm. may be the world’s worst murder mystery being performed by Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, passionately pursues the elu- what quite possibly the world’s worst community theatre just outside of sive Daisy Buchanan. Nick Carraway, a young newcomer to Long Peoria, Illinois.

Island, is drawn into their world of obsession, greed, and danger. by his bubble headed stage manager – who also hapThe breathtaking glamour and decadent excess of the Jazz Age comes pensAssisted to own the theatre and his contract – he sets out to make someto the stage in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, and in Simon Levy’s thing from nothing.

However, this time there’s a new face, a beautiful adaptation, approved by the Fitzgerald Estate. professional actress from Chicago who provides a spark of hope for October 29th (7:30pm) DeMille – as well as a spark to ignite a powder keg of simmering envy, backbiting, and resentment among the hams in residence.

Dessert & Dancing to music from the Roaring 1920’s This fun evening will be a great time for everyone! Come dine and April 7th-8th, 13th-15th (7:30pm); and April 9th and 16th (2:30pm) dance through the Roaring 1920’s. Get your tickets early, this usually “Godspell” sells out fast.

Auditions will be Monday and Tuesday, February 20th-21st at 7pm.

November 11th-12th, 17th-19th (7:30pm); Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and love November 13th and 20th (2:30pm) based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew. An eclectic blend of songs ranging in style from pop to vaudeville is employed as the story “The Secret Garden” Auditions will be Monday and Tuesday, September 19th-20th at 7pm. of Jesus’s life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the The story is as familiar as you remember. Mary Lennox, a sullen Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’s messages of kindness, tolerand spoiled young orphan, is sent to live with her brooding uncle at ance, and love come vibrantly to life. gloomy Misselthwaite Manor.

May 5th-6th, 11th-13th (7:30pm); and May 7th and 14th (2:30pm) Discovering a hidden, neglected garden, Mary plants the seeds of “The Second Time Around” new life for all those drawn into her secret refuge. This is a wonderful Auditions will be Monday and Tuesday, March 20th-21st at 7pm. story of transformation.

Senior citizens Samuel Jonas and Laura Curtis, a widower and December 2nd-3rd, 8th-10th (7:30pm); a widow, strike up a love affair. When they announce plans to live and December 4th and 11th (2:30pm) together without marrying so they can keep social security benefits they’d otherwise lose, their children hit the ceiling even though they “It’s a Wonderful Life” were never close to their parents, and their own marriages leave a lot Auditions will be Monday and Tuesday, October 17th-18th at 7pm.

This play is adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers and based to be desired. on the film by Frank Capra.

Tickets In our American culture, “It’s a Wonderful Life” has become Individual tickets are available for each production. Most tickalmost as familiar as Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The story is a ets are $15-$20. “Flex Passes” are available where you can mix/match natural for a stage adaptation: the saga of George Bailey, the everyshows and seats. For example you could choose two tickets to five difman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty, ferent shows or take yourself and nine friends to one show. “Flex Pass” tickets are $125. “Flex Pass Plus” allows you to bring a bottle of wine. whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him Tyler Civic Theatre Center is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, from despair and to remind him, by showing him what the world (903)592-0561, tylercivictheatre.com. The Box Office hours are Monwould have been like had he never been born, that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. day - Friday 10am-1pm and 2-5pm.

Productions April 29th, 30th and May 1st (Evenings at 7:30pm; Sundays at

2pm) - “Steel Magnolias” will be presented at Lindale Community Theater. This is a comedy–drama play about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana. It is written by Robert Harling, and based on his experience with his sister’s death. The title suggests the “female characters are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel.” Lindale Community Theater is located at 109 W. Hubbard St. in Lindale. For more info, lindalecommunitytheater.org.

April 29th-30th and May 1st (Evenings at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm) - “Always A Bridesmaid” will be at the Cherokee Civic Theatre.

Four high school friends see each other through 30 years of hilarious weddings as well as the pitfalls and milestones of marriage, parenting, and friendship. This is a comic romp for anyone who’s ever tried to stage the ‘perfect wedding,’ or worn the ugliest bridesmaid dress imaginable. Cherokee Civic Theatre is located at 157 W. 5th Street, Rusk. For more info call (903)683-2131 or log on at www.cherokeetheatre.net. Tickets start at $10.

April 29th-May 1st (Evenings at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm) “Theophilus North” will be at the Jean Browne Theatre. Set in the tony resort town of Newport, RI, during the height of the Jazz Age in summer, 1926, “Theophilus North” follows the exploits of the title character as he searches for adventure and his place in the world.

Quitting his teaching position in New Jersey, and stranded in Newport after his jalopy breaks down, thirty-year-old Theophilus takes odd jobs (tennis instructor, French tutor, private reader) in houses of the wealthy, infiltrating himself into the lives and troubles of Newport’s residents, both upstairs and downstairs. The Jean Browne Theatre is located on the Tyler Junior College campus, 1400 E. 5th St. Box office hours are 10am-6pm weekdays only throughout the run of performances. For more info call (903)510-2212 or log on to www.tjc.edu.

Sunday, May 1st (4pm) - “Popovich Comedy Pet Theater” will be at the Belcher Performance Center. The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a perennial favorite at performing arts centers across North America. Shetland pony “Diamond” and the German goat duo “Kurt and Helga” will be joining Gregory and his cast of jugglers, clowns, and over 30 pets including house cats and dogs (all adopted from animal shelters), geese, plus white doves, and parrots.

For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter. com. Box office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. Kid Friendly!

May 6th-8th, 12th-15th (Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm) - “Perfect Wedding” will be on stage at Tyler Civic Theatre. This is about an appalling situation: a bridegroom wakes on his wedding morning in his own bridal suite, with his bride-to-be about to arrive any moment, and finds a strange girl in bed beside him. What’s more an extremely attractive girl whom, in the depths of his post stag-night hangover, he can’t remotely remember even having been introduced to. Worse - during the ensuing panic to get the stranger dressed and out of the way, the bride arrives and the girl is trapped in the bathroom. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Drive in Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)5920561 or log on to www.tylercivictheatre.com. The box office is open Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm and 2-5pm. Tickets are $18 for adults.

May 6th-8th, 13th-15th (Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm) - “Laundry and Bourbon” & “Lonestar” will be at Henderson Civic Theatre. James McLure’s two one-acts (“Laundry & Bourbon” followed by “Lone Star”) are set in Maynard, Texas (population: 953) in 1972. The characters in these two stories are all connected in one way or another, one of the hallmarks of small-town life. In “Laundry & Bourbon,” a quiet housewife, Elizabeth, folds clothes while loud neighbor Hattie keeps her company and town gossip Amy Lee drops by for a visit. In “Lone Star,” Elizabeth’s husband, Ray, reminisces outside the local honky-tonk with his brother, Roy, and tries to rid himself of the incessantly annoying Cletis, who happens to be Amy Lee’s husband. For more info call (903)657-2968 or log on at www. hendersoncivictheatre.org. Tickets start at $10.

May 7th (2:00pm) - Musical Workshop for “Splash” - Tyler Civic Theatre will hold a musical workshop for the summer musical “Splash.” Auditions will be held Saturday, May 14th, Monday, May 16th and 17th at 7pm. All events will be held at the Tyler Civic Theatre, 400 Rose Park Drive in Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561, www.tylercivictheatre.com.

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Family “Bodies Human: Anatomy in Motion”

Discovery Science Place April 30th-September 4th The Discovery Science Place is excited to open its latest exhibit, “Bodies Human.” Humans are unique and complex machines which have the ability to move, think, manipulate objects, build and repair themselves, grow and even reproduce to make more human machines.

But as amazing and resilient as our bodies are, if our machine parts, even just one, do not work to their potential, our human existence is at stake. This exhibit will help you understand the parts that make up your machine and how these structures work together to keep you alive. You will learn about what comprises your body, as well as how these structures operate. In the end, we hope you learn to appreciate the astounding human body.

“Bodies Human” is a unique exhibit which displays over 100 authentic human specimens, including whole bodies, individual organs and transparent slices preserved through a special process called plastination. It provides viewers with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to look inside the human body, and to see and understand our own anatomy and physiology. This will provide a new appreciation and respect for the human body and what it means to be human. It’s an inside look at the human body and is designed to show how the choices we make affect our overall health.

The bodies are positioned ‘in motion’ – allowing you to see the body as it would be in real life situations.

A few common questions are: What is Plastination?

The human specimens were obtained from a U.S. supplier to the medical community who works with a plastination laboratory in Taiwan, where the bodies are prepared for educational and scientific purposes. It is a technique that halts decomposition and preserves anatomical specimens for scientific and medical education. The process extracts bodily fluids and replaces them with reactive plastics.

Why are the bodies posed the way they are?

By positioning the bodies “in motion,” it allows the visitor to relate the body to real life situations, therefore providing an educational appeal. They are positioned based on anatomical systems.

Is “Bodies Human” an appropriate exhibit for children?

Nearly 20 million people, including young children, have viewed similar exhibitions around the world. It is important to note that the exhibit includes full-body plastinates with exposed genitals. We recommend the exhibit for school groups in grades 6 and up. Children under 13 must be accompanied by responsible adults during their visit. The decision to view the exhibit is left to the discretion of the parent.

Why did the Discovery Science Place bring this exhibit to Tyler?

The DSP has made a commitment to bring exciting, educational science exhibits to East Texas. It is our mission to ignite curiosity in young minds (of all ages) and we feel East Texans should not have to travel to larger cities to see such an exhibit.

Will I be able to touch any of the exhibits?

While you will be able to get very close to the plastinates, visitors are not allowed to touch them.

Admission & More Info This exhibit requires a separate admission fee from the regular museum admission. Tickets can be purchased at Discovery Science Place front desk. Tickets are Adults (13 years and older) $8, Children (5-12 years) $6. Academic Group Rate is available for $7 by calling (903)533-8011.

Exhibition hours are Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm, and Sunday: 1-5pm. Discovery Science Place is located in downtown Tyler at 308 N. Broadway, www.discoveryscienceplace.org/ bodies-human-anatomy-in-motion.

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Summer Has Almost Arrived at the Tyler Library Come to the Tyler Library this month and see the many exciting events that are planned for young and old alike. The Tyler Library is located at 201 S. College, downtown Tyler. For more info call (903)593-7323, www.TylerLibrary.com. Most events are free.

Events include:

Children Storytimes All storytimes will be in Taylor Auditorium.

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

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

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

• Starry Time Storytime (children 3-6 years old) is Thursdays at 6pm.

Other Events

American Girl Book Club is on Saturdays at 10:30am May 7th.

Come learn about Molly McIntire, an American Girl from 1944.

She was a patriotic girl growing up during World War II. Help plan our event by finding a game, craft or activity that Molly would have enjoyed to do. The American Girl Book Club meets the first Saturday of each month from September to May. LEGO® Block Party meets on Saturday, May 7th at 1:30pm. Children ages 3 and up, bring your imagination for an afternoon of building and playing! LEGO® and Duplo Blocks are provided. LEGO® Block Party meets the first Saturday of each month September to May. Interactive Movie Event for Families will be held Saturday, May 21st at 10:30am. Families are invited to watch a fun feature length film in the Library’s auditorium. Movie title, rating, and run time is available at www.TylerLibrary.com. Pillows, blankets, and carpet friendly snacks welcome.

Teens

Teen Advisory Council will meet Saturday, May 21st, 1-2pm. This is a group for teens looking for a more active role in library happenings for them and their peers. This is open to ages 12-18. The Teen Advisory Council meets monthly from September through May.

Adults

ClubRead Book Discussions are held the last Tuesday of the month at 10am. The May Selection is “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,” by Rachel Joyce. This is open to all book lovers!

Adult Coloring is held every first and third Monday, 4-5pm. Come enjoy a relaxing and stress free session of coloring twice a month.

Origami Classes are held the second and fourth Monday each month, 4-5pm. Come and join the fun of the art of paper folding.

Every Tuesday - Quilting Classes will he held 10am-1pm. Learn the art of quilting as class participants will complete individual and group quilting projects. Fabric and quilt patterns will be provided.

Participants are asked to provide their own sewing machines, if you have them, scissors, and neutral or white thread. For more details and a complete list of supplies, please contact the Library’s information desk. This will be held on the third floor, Internet Center Workroom.

Morning Meditation classes are held every Tuesday (5:30-6:30pm) and Friday (10-11am). Come learn the practice of Heartfulness Meditation with Gayathri Kambhampati.

Crochet Classes will be held every Saturday, 11am-12 noon on the 3rd floor Internet Center Workroom. These are free classes. Learn to crochet with Library staff and volunteers. All materials are provided.

All experience levels are welcome.

Game Trends & Classics is held every Friday, 3-5:30pm. Come join us at the library for fun and community as we play card, board, and role playing games. Bring friends or make new ones as we explore both old classics and new and exciting titles.

Beginner Computer Classes - The Library now offers computer classes for the beginner. These classes cover basic computer knowledge, e-mail basics, job search basics, and how to write a résumé.

Seating is limited to 10 participants. Registration is required.

Spring Movies in the Park Series The Tyler Parks and Recreation Department continues the 2016 Spring Movies in the Park Series at the Bergfeld Park Amphitheater at 8pm.

“Bring your family out to Bergfeld for a fun night under the stars,” said Glass Recreation Supervisor Ann Santana. “This is a great family bonding experience for the entire family.”

Soft drinks will be provided free of charge by Tyler Beverages.

Upcoming Movies in the Park are: • Saturday, May 14th - “Inside Out” (animated) • Saturday, May 21st - “Aladdin” (re-released out of the Disney vault - animated) In the event of inclement weather, movies will still show at the same time, but will be moved to the Glass Recreation Center located at 501 W. 32nd St., Tyler. For more information, call (903)595-7271.

Studio Movie Grill: Date Night, Girls Night and Special Screenings

Studio Movie Grill (SMG) has these special showings this month: Special Screenings Special Screenings are held each month and are: • May 16th and 23rd - “I Hope You Dance,” 2pm and 7:30pm “Date Night” The “Date Night” series is held the first Wednesday of the month.

Tickets are $3. You can enjoy SMG’s 2 for $25 combo menu and pair it with a bottle of Betty’s Blend wine. These movies start at 7:30pm.

Scheduled movies are: • May 4th - “Silver Lining Playbook” • June 1st - “About a Boy” • July 6th - “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” • August 3rd - “The Fifth Element” “Toons” “Toons” series has popular children’s television and direct to DVD titles on the big screen before you can buy them in stores. This onehour movie experience is perfect for your little ones. Tickets are $3.

All shows start at 11am on weekends.

“Girls Night Out” “Girls Night Out” is held the second Wednesday monthly. Tickets are $3 for all shows. These start at 7:30pm.

Scheduled movies are: • May 11th - “The Devil Wears Prada” • June 8th - “Mama Mia” Sing Along • July 13th - “Bridesmaids” • August 10th - “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” • September 14th - “Sex and the City” • October 12th - “Dirty Dancing” • November 9th - “Fried Green Tomatoes” • December 14th - “White Christmas” “Retro Family Rewind Series” “Retro Family Rewind Series” will be shown the third Wednesday and Sunday of the month. Enjoy this time to remember the past with these classic favorites. You’re never too old to feel like a kid again.

Wednesday screenings are at 7pm and Sundays are at 2pm.

Scheduled movies are: • May 18th and 22nd - “Raiders of the Lost Ark” • June 15th and 19th - “The Neverending Story” • July 20th and 24th - “Mrs. Doubtfire” • August 17th and 21st - “Jumanji” • September 21st and 25th - “Field of Dreams” • October 19th and 23rd - “E.T.” • November 16th and 20th - “Wizard of Oz” • December 21st and 25th - “Home Alone” “Special Needs Screenings” “Special Needs Screenings” will be shown with the lights up and the sound lowered. Family friendly movies are free for children with special needs and their siblings with an adult ticket purchase which is available for the before 12 noon price. These start at 11am.

Special Needs screenings run with the lights up and the sound down so the children are free to laugh, play, sing, and even dance while they watch. Seating will be first come, first served.

Look for the Chefs for Children logo throughout the menu, and 5% of the proceeds from these items will be donated to SMG’s designated non-profits, serving families of children with special needs.

Scheduled movies are: • May 7th - “Ratchet and Clank” • May 28th - “The Angry Birds Movie” SMG is located at 8954 S. Broadway Ave. in Tyler. Tickets are available at the door and at www.studiomoviegrill.com.

Times Square Cinema Continues $1 Kids’ Movies Summer is almost here and Times Square Cinema (TSC) is giving something fun to do with the whole family. TSC will be playing shows most days except Sunday this summer. Tickets will be $1 and kids combos will be discounted to $3 each. Movies will start at 9:30am and doors are open by 9am. All movies are rated G. Scheduled movies are: • May 13th-14th and 16th-19th: “All Dogs Go to Heaven 2” • June 10th-11th and 13th-16th - “Babe” • June 17th-18th and 20th-23rd - “Babe Part 2” • June 24th-25th and 27th-30th - “A Veggietales Movie: Jonah” • July 1st-2nd and 4th7th - “Rio” • July 8th-9th and 11th-14th - “Rio 2” • July 15th-16th and 18th-21st - “The Land Before Time” • July 22nd-23rd and 25th-28th - “The Peanuts Movie” • July 29th-30th and August 1st-4th - “Horton Hears A Who” • August 5th-6th and 8th-11th - “Chipmunks Chipwrecked” • August 12th-13th and 15th-18th - “Balto” You can also visit TylerMovies.com. All showings rated G. Times Square Cinema is located at 5201 S Broadway Ave., Tyler.

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