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Contents 5 Things to Do

» At ETX Brewing Co. This Month: Party for a Good Cause » The Bee is Back, Do Not Pass Go! Literacy Council of Tyler Announces 28th Annual Spelling Bee Theme » The 2019 Home Garden Tour Blooms in Tyler » Hit the Bricks in Downtown Tyler May 11th: Bouncin’ on Broadway » A Mystery Night At Goodman Le-Grand Museum » Tyler’s Amazing Preservation Race Comes Home » At Liberty Hall This Month: Legendary Rock n’ Roll In May » At Innovation Pipeline this Month: Girls Who Code Club Continues » The 2019 Tyler Go Red For Women Luncheon » 32nd Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala To Feature Mark Chesnutt » Pets Fur People: Lake Pawty May 11th » Pooches on the Patio and Pints & Pups Events This Month » The Exciting Travel and Tourism Industry in Tyler, Texas » 5K’s, Fun Runs & More

10 Outdoors

» Celebrate Spring at Tyler State Park » Ranch of Dreams, Fun, and Animals Explored

11 Family

» At Caldwell Zoo This Month: Summer Camps Filling Up Fast! » FREE Movies in the Park Returns for May Spring Season » “Superhero Science Day” at CESSE This Month » Autism Awareness Day at Tiger Creek Wildlife Refugee » At Discovery Science Place This Month: Summer Camps Registration is Open » TJC Offers Summer Activity, Athletic Camps For Ages 3 & Up » At Studio Movie Grill This Month: Batman’s 80th Anniversary Classics on the Big Screen

13 Music

» “Al & The Longshots: A Great Reward of Success” By Johnny Griffith » Randy Rogers Band & Wade Bowen To Headline: 2019’s Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival Downtown Tyler » Register for the Big Pines Blues Society 2019 Youth Showcase » Big Big Concerts Come to East Texas This Spring » Live Music Gig Guide for Tyler, Texas

16 Food

» Spring is Blooming and Bringing Lots of Fresh Produce » 9th Annual Piney Woods Wine Festival: Uncork the Fun at Picker’s Pavilion with 20 Local Wineries » Foodie Events & Fun

18 Art

» “Inside the Artist’s Studio: Let’s Put in Some Happy Little Trees, The Love of Art and Community with Kerian Massey” By Derrick White » This Month at Tyler Museum of Art: “Texas Birds: Works by Frank X. Tolbert” » Gallery Main Street Continues The College Student Exhibition & Opens The Caldwell Show May 11th

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» On Stage this Month: St. Gregory Annual Musical, “Beauty & The Beast,” “Musical Theatre Spring Showcase,” “And Then They Came for Me,” “Moby Dick! The Musical,” “The Red Velvet Cake War,” “Alexander’s Feast by George Frideric Handel,” “Groucho Marx, A Life in Revue,” “Peter Pan,” “Mamma Mia!” “Death of a Salesman,” and More!

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To Do At ETX Brewing Co. This Month:

Party for a Good Cause

There’s a lot going on at the Brewery Downtown. ETX Brewing Co. is located at 221 S. Broadway, Downtown Tyler, etxbrew.com, facebook.com/ETXBrew, (903)630-7720. ETX Brewery offers onsite quality craft beers. Alongside it, The Porch at ETX offers wonderful food and a relaxed atmosphere. They are open MondayTuesday 11am-2pm, Wednesday-Thursday 11am9:30pm, Friday 11am-11:30pm and Saturday 11am-11:30pm.

There is live music every Friday and Saturday starting around 8pm. Don’t hesitate to come by, have a drink and BE{ER} HAPPY! This month’s events are: May 2nd (6-9pm): Pints & Pups - Benefitting the SPCA of East Texas, on the 1st Thursday of each month, bring your dog for this fun party on the patio. They are requesting a donation of a supply item needed for the care of the cats and dogs at the SPCA. The Porch at ETX Brewing Co. will offer free chips and salsa to those who bring a supply to donate. ETX Brewing Co. will also donate a portion of each beer sold to the cause.

May 9th (7-10pm): Jazz Jam - Come enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz with members from The University of Texas at Tyler Jazz. This free event is great for the whole family.

May 16th (7-9pm): Painting with Pinot’s Palette - Pinot’s Palette comes to ETX Brewing Co. so that you can discover the artist in you. The third Thursday of each month, come out and have fun painting while you enjoy ETX Brew’s amazing beer and wine,

The Bee is Back, Do Not Pass Go!

Literacy Council of Tyler Announces 28th Annual Spelling Bee Theme The moment so many have awaited is finally here, and Literacy Council of Tyler is ready to reveal the theme for its 28th Annual Corporate Spelling Bee. On Tuesday, August 6th, teams will join together in one of the city of Tyler’s fiercest competitions, armed with dictionaries, trusted colleagues, and most importantly, the will to win.

In addition to taking home the coveted spelling bee trophy, teams can also win the costume portion of the competition. Costumes must reflect the theme of the year, and there is already a stirring among those who want to know – what will the theme be this year?

“There are those who love a guessing game, but ‘I am Sorry,’ there is no simple ‘Clue’ this year,” says Nancy Crawford, LCOT Executive Director.

“And who would want to waste their time in such a ‘Trivial Pursuit’? When it comes to spelling, we

The 2019 Home Garden Tour Blooms in Tyler May 17th (11:30am-1pm): Master Gardeners at the Library

Every year the Tyler Public Library hosts the Master Gardeners lecture series. One workshop remains. This program runs from 11:30am-1pm and is held at the Tyler Public Library, 201 S. College Ave., Downtown Tyler.

The Smith County Master Gardeners lecture series continues with a free lecture, “Home Landscaping: Right Plant, Right Place” featuring Greg’s 5 basic principles of landscape design including do’s and don’ts with Greg Grant, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Horticulture Agent for Smith County.

Lectures are free to attend. For complete info call (903)590-2980.

May 18th (9am-3pm): 2019 Home Garden Tour

Once again the Smith County Master Gardeners,with the cooperation of the home

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May 18th (2pm-12 midnight): ETX Brewing Co. Pints For Polio Beer Run .5K - ETX Brewing Co. and The Porch present a one-of-a-kind .5K Beer Run (that’s half a mile folks) Benefiting Polio Plus.

The race is short, just circling the block and returning to the starting point. It is not too fast either you will race with a full pint of beer. If you spill too much, you will be disqualified. Finish with your beer above the “spill line” and the fastest time for a cool prize. There is a prize for Best Costume, too!

For those who simply finish, they will have lots of fun, entertainment, games, raffles and more for you to enjoy a great afternoon. There will also be a Root Beer Run for the kids 12 and under. Sign up will be the day of the event and the entry fee is $5. That will include a root beer and finishing metal.

May 30th (7-9pm): Brews & Boards - Come out and play some board games and have a brew at ETX Brewing Co. There will be lots of games on hand to play and explore, and even someone who can teach you how to play. Brews & Boards is a program provided by the Tyler Public Library. It is free to come out and play! have the ‘Monopoly’ on all the fun. We don’t want to ‘Risk’ making people impatient, plus, it’s really just too much ‘Trouble.’

This year’s 28th Annual Corporate Spelling Bee theme is ‘Board Games,’ and we hope to see everyone there.”

From Checkers to Chess, from ‘Boggle’ to ‘Battleship,’ the options are endless. “We really are excited about this year’s theme, and I think it’s going to give our competitors an extra challenge to outdo their creativity from the previous years,” Nancy says.

“This event is truly made by the teams and sponsors who come year after year, dressed to impress and ready to compete. I can’t wait to see the characters who walk through the doors on August 6th!”

The Annual Corporate Spelling Bee is the primary fundraiser for Literacy Council of Tyler, and is held at CrossWalk Conference Center at Green Acres Baptist Church.

Tickets, teams, and sponsorships are available, and info may be found by visiting lcotyler.org or contacting Zoe Lawhorn at (903)533-0330 or zlawhorn@lcotyler.org. owners, present the opportunity to tour the gardens of five homes in the Tyler area. The homes on this tour are: • Thad & Monica Miller: 1301 Roseland Blvd., Tyler • Mike & Patrice Carmichael: 2518 Old Bullard Rd., Tyler • Billy & Jill Wilkinson: 3679 Bentridge Ct. (The Woods), Tyler • Tom & Muriel Carmichael: 16873 Rainbow Ridge (Big Oak Bay Rd., Chapel Hill), Arp • Ken & Debbie Gillispie: 14279 CR 294 (by Lake Tyler East), Arp Advance tickets are on sale through May 17th for $10 cash or check; and $15 the day of the tour. For advance tickets go to: Brookshire’s (100 Rice Rd., Tyler), Potpourri House (3320 Troup Hwy., Tyler), Blue Moon Gardens (13062 FM 279, Chandler), Anderson’s Gardens & Gifts (19045 CR 139, Flint), and the Extension Office (1517 W. Front St., Suite 116, Tyler.)

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Hit the Bricks Second Saturday

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Hit the Bricks in Downtown Tyler May 11th:

Bouncin’ on Broadway

On the second Saturday of every month, people from all over converge on Downtown Tyler for Hit the Bricks.

Downtown Tyler will be bursting with family fun, entertainment, music, food, history tours, art, and of course, the chance to check out a great locally-owned restaurant, bar, or retail establishment.

Catch the free shuttle ride (weather permitting) sponsored by Tyler Innovation Pipeline to check out all of the fun events happening! The shuttle will run until around 4pm.

This month will feature “Bouncin’ on Broadway” 11am-3pm. Bring the entire family to compete and enjoy all of the activities! Activities include bounce houses, an obstacle course, bungee race, food trucks, and more!

Other events going on for Hit the Bricks Second Saturday are: • 8am-12 noon: Rose City Farmer’s Market • 10am-4pm: “Paint and Take” wooden cars at The Goodman Museum. Admission is free and supplies are provided. Wooden cars are carved by local artisan Richard Shipley.

• 10am-5pm: Treasure Hunt at Ye Olde City Antique Mall - find gift certificates hidden around the store. It’s a great place to find last minute Mother’s Day gifts.

• 11am-3pm: Bouncin’ on Broadway: Activities include bounce houses, an obstacle course, bungee race, food trucks, and more.

• 2pm: “Caldwell Arts Academy Exhibit” opens at Gallery Main Street (GMS). This exhibit highlights local students from the Downtown Caldwell Arts Academy. GMS’ community partner, Caldwell Arts Academy - Tyler ISD, is a k-6 public magnet school located in Downtown Tyler, with a focus on engaging students through the fine arts. The exhibit will run from May 21st.

• 8:30pm: Murder Mystery at The Goodman Museum. The theme is “Murder at the World’s Fair.” Tickets are going fast. All proceeds benefit the pavilion fund for the Museum.

• 8-10pm: Spectra Vamp will be at ETX Brewing Co. No cover and all ages are welcome.

• 9pm-1am: Live Music at The Garage Bar - No one under 21 after 8pm. There is a cover charge at the door.

• 9pm-1am: Dallas Dance Band will be at Rick’s on the Square. 21 and older only after 9pm. There is a cover charge at the door.

• Anytime: The self-guided walking tour of the Half Mile of History is an outdoor, half-mile loop around the square that commemorates significant

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people, places, or events in Tyler. A digital brochure for the self-guided tour is at ow.ly/s8iD30czlpb.

While you’re in Downtown enjoying one of these special events, be sure to check out some of the Downtown businesses. These stores offer unique items that can only be found in Downtown Tyler.

• 903 Handmade, located at 253 S. Broadway, has unique handmade collections from quality artisans - locals, artists from around Texas, and craftspeople from around the country.

• Artfix Cultured Studios offers a place to view and purchase items from a variety of local artists as well as take art classes.

• Backbone Hair + Beauty, located at 235 S. Broadway, is open 9am-5pm. Come get a stylish new hairdo along with experiencing a downtown jibe in this hip new hair salon. They also sell a line of cool t-shirts and hair products.

• Moss: Where Flowers are Fair features local and fairly traded fresh flowers, plantings, locallymade apothecaries, and vintage finds.

• Ridiculously Good Branding and Thread Co. offers a design studio and retail store specializing in branding, print materials, and social media. Their shirts are printed in-house using eco-friendly inks on fair trade shirts with a lot of love. There is always something new and cool to see here.

• The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store, located at 723 N. Broadway, offers the bargain hunter tons of gently used stuff plus a load of bargains.

They feature everything from furniture to clothing and kitchen gadgets to electronics.

• Ye Olde City Antique Mall, 302 E. Locust St., offers great treasures, antiques, and a world of memories.

For lunch and dinner sink your teeth into one of the local Downtown eateries.

These are open on Saturdays: • Don Juan’s Mexican Restaurant, located at 113 E. Erwin St., is open 12 noon-10pm.

• Jack Ryan’s Steak & Chophouse, located at 102 N. College Ave., is open 5-10pm.

• Black Pearl, located at 106 W. Erwin St., is open 4pm-12 midnight.

• The Foundry Coffee House, located at 202 S. Broadway, is open at 7am-11pm.

• Garage Bar, located at 418 E. Erwin St., is open 4pm-1am.

• Mi Mexico Lindo, located at 405 W. Front St., is open 6am-10pm.

• Pazzeria by Pietro’s, located at 118 W. Erwin St., is open 11am-12 midnight.

• The Porch at ETX Brewery, located at 221 S. Broadway, is open 7:30am-12 midnight. It is petfriendly outside on the patio.

• Rhea’s Hot Links, located at 204 S. Fannin Ave., is open Saturdays 9am-5:30pm.

• Rick’s on the Square, located at 104 W. Erwin St., is open 4pm-1am.

• SportsZone, located at 115 E. Erwin St., is open at 4pm-1am.

• Strada Caffè, located at 302 E. Front St., is open 8am-10pm.

There are usually a few food trucks hanging

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around Downtown as well so there’s no excuse to leave hungry with all of the dining options because in Downtown, you can have your cake and eat it too.

Hit the Bricks is held rain or shine, cold or hotthere is always something to do Downtown on the second Saturday of every month.

For the most up-to-date list of activities going on all day May 11th, go to visittyler.com/ HitTheBricks or download the FREE app “EGuide Tyler TX.” May 18th (9:30am-2pm):

Tyler’s Amazing Preservation Race

Have you seen or heard of the popular show “The Amazing Race” and always wanted to be a part of it? Here is your chance - Tyler, Texas style!

Register your team of 2-5 racers for $10 and be prepared to compete and race around Downtown Tyler, while solving clues and completing tasks.

The top 3 teams will receive an awesome prize, but everyone will get a t-shirt and partake in the celebration reception.

This event is open to all ages.

To register go to facebook.com/ events/158296151685895, email arojas@ tylertexas.com, or call (903)343-0339.

The Goodman-LeGrand Museum is located at 624 N. Broadway, Downtown Tyler.

For more information contact gmuseum@tylertexas.com, call (903)531-1286, or go to parksandrec.cityoftyler. org. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm.

They are closed on Sunday and Monday. Admission is free; there is a $2 donation suggested. Goodman-LeGrand Museum will host these events this month: May 11th (10am-4pm): Paint & Take Wooden Cars - Come by to paint a wooden car to take home! Supplies are provided. The cars are carved by local artisan Richard Shipley. This will be held 10am4pm. Admission is free for all ages.

May 11th (10am-3pm): Craft & Trade Show Spring Fling - This annual event features tons of vendors and loads of arts and crafts. They are seeking vendors now, go to facebook.com/ events/326192081301238 to sign-up. Free.

May 18th (6pm): “Murder at the World’s Fair” Murder Mystery Dinner - Tickets are on sale now!

This Murder Mystery dinner has a fictitious setting and a steampunk theme with airship pilots, gadgeteers and adventurers. Tickets are $30 per person and may be purchased at the Goodman Museum by debit/credit card, cash, check or money order.

Seating is limited and the meal is included with the ticket price. Proceeds from this event will be used to benefit the Goodman Museum Pavilion Fund and donations made are tax deductible.

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The Goodman LeGrand home was originally built in 1859 as a one-story, four-room house, and established on a nine-acre wooded parcel of land. In 2010, it was designated a Historic Site by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

At Liberty Hall This Month:

Legendary Rock n’ Roll In May

Liberty Hall is hosting a variety of upcoming events. Liberty has something for all ages! Liberty Hall is located at 103 E. Erwin St., Tyler.

Tickets are available online at libertytyler.com.

May 4th (7-9pm): “Moby Dick! The Musical” - The girls of St. Godley’s School are in trouble!

Money for the school has run out, and the place will have to close. Leave it to these resourceful girls and their unflappable headmistress to come up with a plan to keep the school afloat. Using whatever they can find at hand, the girls mount an original production as a fundraiser: a musical version of Moby Dick, featuring their headmistress in the coveted role of Captain Ahab. This is a high energy, hilarious spoof on Melville’s classic tale presented by Grace Community High School. Tickets are $12.

May 17th (8pm): “Elvis on My Mind” with Elvis Tribute Artist Andy King - “Elvis on My Mind” starring Andy King, Moses Snow, and Shake Rattle & Roll opens it’s US/European tour at Liberty Hall.

The production will have three shows in Texas, two shows in Switzerland, and five shows in Germany.

“Elvis on my Mind” takes you on a journey through all of Elvis’ genres. Moses Snow, the fastest rising 15-year-old ETA of the year, starts your journey in the 50’s. Hear 50’s rock ‘n roll hits like “Hound Dog” and “Blue Suede Shoes,” and 60’s movie hits like “Jailhouse Rock” and “Love Me Tender.” Tickets are available at stardomentertainment.tix.com starting at $20. For more info call (817)251-1316, email

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May 18th (7pm): Mouse & The Traps in Concert - After more than 50 years together, Mouse & the Traps continue to be one of the best examples of “Texas Rock & Roll!” Formed in Tyler, Texas in 1965, Mouse, Nardo, Dave, and Larry continue to give the public just what they want, great Rock & Roll - serving up a good helpin’ of original material and Classic Rock favorites! Whether you remember “Public Execution,” “Hit the Bricks,” etc., or you’re new to the band, Mouse & The Traps has something for everyone. Few bands deliver the goods the way these guys continue to do! Tickets are $25-$125.

Other scheduled events are: • June 6th (7pm): Johnny Rodriguez • June 15th (8pm): Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band in Concert • July 17th (7pm): The Bellamy Brothers • July 25th (7pm): Johnny Lee • August 1st (7pm): Malpass Brothers

At Innovation Pipeline this Month:

May 21st (11:30am-1pm):

Girls Who Code Club Continues

Unique to Tyler, The Innovation Pipeline (IP) is both a place and a network. It’s the intersection of innovative ideas and the tools to build on those ideas. It’s a launch pad for businesses and a learning center. With a makerspace, business development workshops, recording studio, and sound lab, the Innovation Pipeline is one-of-a-kind. Not only can you explore the high tech equipment to create just about anything - including a 3D printer, laser cutter, ShopBot CNC Router, Roland Desktop Mill, Brother Entrepreneur Pro X Embroidery machine, a sound lab, and the lastest computers - but Innovation Pipeline also offers classes.

Every Monday (6:30pm and 7pm): Girls Who Code Club - Girls Who Code Clubs are meant for girls to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models, and use Computer Science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will be able to learn from fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. You then work in teams to design and build a Girls Who Code Project that solves real-world problems you care about through code! The middle and high school Clubs encourage you to impact your community in a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from IP’s fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up. They have tutorials in Scratch, Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and in a block-based app development language called Thunkable. This is specialized for 3rd-5th grade (6:30pm) and a different group of 6th-12th graders (7pm), and everyone is welcome to join at any time.

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2019 Tyler Go Red For Women Luncheon

Fifteen years ago, Go Red For Women was born as a campaign to raise awareness among women about their great health threat – heart disease.

Slowly, the campaign grew into a movement – one that not only brought together thousands of women annually but became the trusted, passionate, relevant force for change to eradicate heart disease and stroke all over the world.

Go Red For Women provides a platform for women and their families to lead healthier lives, and drive collective action for community transformation. It’s not just about wearing red; it’s not just about sharing heart health facts. It’s about providing women with opportunities to prioritize and take charge of their own health; building communities that support and provide access to healthy choices; demanding equal access to healthcare for all women and their families; and increasing women in STEM in upcoming generations.

The Go Red for Women luncheon continues to serve as the cornerstone event of the Go Red For Women movement in local communities. This empowering event focuses on preventing heart disease and stroke by promoting healthy lifestyles, building awareness, and raising critically-needed funds to support research and education initiatives. Cardiovascular diseases, which include stroke, claim the life of a woman about every 80 seconds.

“We hope you will join us on our mission because about 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases may be prevented.”

The time is now. Women are leaning into the idea that when we take a stand, commit, and work together, real change is possible.

To RSVP for this event, please visit TylerGoRed. Heart.org. The Go Red For Women Luncheon is nationally sponsored by Macy’s and CVS Health and More Info Several memberships are available. The “Getting locally presented by UT Health East Texas. More Started” membership is for hobbyists, and includes info is available at eventbrite.com. This will be held at Green Acres Crosswalk Conference Center, 1607 20 one-hour sessions. The “Serious Side-Hustle” level is for the part-time innovator, and includes 55 Troup Hwy., Tyler. Tickets are $40. one-hour sessions. The “In It To Win It” membership is for the full-time innovator, and includes 90 Download the FREE app: one-hour sessions, four guests and two meetings.

Innovation Pipeline is located at 217 E. Oakwood St., Downtown Tyler. To sign up, go to for thousands of events at your fingertips! tylerinnovators.com.

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32nd Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala Pets Fur People: Lake Pawty To Feature Mark Chesnutt May 11th

The 32nd Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala will feature Mark Chesnutt, with Satellite Band opening, on June 29th.

This event will be held 7pm-1am at Texas Rose Horse Park, 14078 Hwy. 110, Tyler.

Tickets are on sale at tylercattlebaronsgala.org or by calling (903)597-1383.

Come out and enjoy an evening of wonderful food, mainstream entertainment, gaming tables, live and silent auctions, and so much more.

All who attend will enjoy their evening!

Cattle Barons says, “Cancer does not discriminate, and never will.

Someday, we hope that cancer will be eradicated and, together with your support, we can all do our part. We also celebrate survivors, who possibly wouldn’t be here today were it not for the actions of the American Cancer Society. While cancer is still ever present today, positive steps forward have been made and more will come, and for that, we thank you.”

“As we embark on this journey, we are anxious to meet new supporters who will help us and the ACS combat cancer. On behalf of the 2019 Cattle Barons’ Committee, we hope you will join us on June 29th, 2019 at Brunson Equestrian Center and experience the wonderful facilities of Texas Rose Horse Park for the Gala we have planned for you.”

The first Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala was held in 1988. While much was known about this disease, much more was not. To date, over $15 million has been raised locally to support both local and national cancer support services, including cancer research. Without the help and local support of past contributors, this would not have been accomplished. Your support is appreciated now and in the future.

Clays for the Cause

In conjunction with Cattle Barons, there will be a fun event called Clays for the Cause Benefitting the American Cancer Society May 18th, 8:30am-2pm at 6S Ranch, 8159 CR 313, Lindale.

Team entry is $600 or Individual Shooter(s) is $150. Teams are 5-person teams with 100 clays each shooter.

There will be breakfast, lunch, and refreshments provided as well as trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. Bring your own shells, hearing protection, and eye protection. There will be a premium gun raffle and great door prizes.

To register go to tylercattlebaronsgala.org or call (903)597-1383.

Cavender’s Kick Off Party

The Cavender’s 10th Annual Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala Kick Off Party will be held on Thursday, May 31st, 5-8pm. Cavender’s is located at 2025 WSW Loop 323, Tyler.

Shop for a new pair of boots and the best western wear while enjoying food and cocktails, door prizes, and live music. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

For more info call (903)561-2510.

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Weekly adoptions are held Saturdays 10am-4pm at the Adoption Center, 4517 Old Bullard Rd., Tyler. Please come and meet the adorable adoptables! Adoption applications are available at spcaeasttx.com. The mission of the SPCA of East Texas is to improve the lives of animals, alleviate their suffering, and elevate their status in society. Other events this month are: May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th (6-8pm): Pints & Pups to benefit the SPCA at ETX Brewing - ETX Brewing Co. Pints & Pups to benefit the SPCA of East Texas occurs on the first Thursday of each month April-October. Bring your dog for this fun party on the patio. They are requesting a donation of a supply item needed for the care of the cats and dogs at the SPCA. Needed items include: puppy pads, IAMS Smart Puppy food, Tidy Cat instant action cat litter, collars of all sizes, leashes, towels, blankets, dog beds, toys and treats, cleaning supplies such as Clorox wipes, laundry detergent, paper towels, and Clorox bleach. The Porch at ETX Brewing Co. will offer free chips and salsa to those who bring a supply to donate. ETX Brewing is located at 221 S. Broadway, Downtown Tyler.

May 16th (6-8pm): Pooches on the Patio at The Catch - Join for a fantastic evening on the patio at The Catch, 1714 S. Beckham, Tyler!

Bring your furry friend and enjoy delicious food & drinks while also helping out animals in need! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the SPCA of East Texas. The Northeast Public Health District requires that all dogs be current on vaccinations and wear a current rabies tag. To help ensure all pooches will be on their best behavior, please refrain from bringing your unaltered pets to this event. July 21st, Pooches on the Patio will be held at Roost, 3314 Troup Hwy, Tyler. Everyone is welcome! Doggie smooches and kisses are free.

Come out and support Pets Fur People at this fun day at the lake, May 11th, 11am-4pm! There will be food trucks, music, face painting, vendors for shopping, and dogs and cats to love on. Show your support of your local animal shelter and have a family fun-filled day. This will be held at Bella Vista Lake Palestine, 22525 Hwy. 155, Tyler.

Pets Fur People is committed to reducing and eliminating euthanasia as an “acceptable” method of population control for unwanted dogs and cats. They promote the positive results of spay/neuter programs in regards to overpopulation and pride themselves in teaching responsible pet guardianship.

For more info about the shelter, go to petsfurpeople.org, visit their page on Facebook, or call (903)597-2471.

May 4th (7-10pm):

Camp Tyler Spring Gala

This fun, casual evening features cocktails, silent and live auction, and dinner and dancing to the jazz sounds of the George Faber trio. The Camp Tyler Annual Spring Gala is a fun evening benefiting the oldest continually operating outdoor school in the nation.

Please join for lots of fun and great food, and to help ensure every guest of Camp Tyler has a magical experience.

Individual tickets are $125, couples are $175, and sponsorship opportunities are still available! Please call (903)565-4475 for more info or tickets. This will be held at Willow Brook Country Club, 3205 W. Erwin St., Tyler.

Tyler Rallies in Support of Travel and Tourism Industry

Community, Business and Political Leaders Gather to Endorse Travel’s Economic and Cultural Benefits during National Travel and Tourism Week

Visit Tyler and the City of Tyler are encouraging everyone to get out and be a tourist in their own backyard this summer.

On May 8th, Mayor Martin Heines will address City Council on the many ways travel contributes to the community.

The proclamation is part of the 36th annual National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), which unites communities across the country in celebrating how travel matters to jobs both nationally and locally, economic growth, and personal well-being. NTTW Week is May 5th-11th.

The theme of this year’s NTTW, “Travel Matters,” highlights the innumerable ways in which travel makes up the fabric of Tyler’s culture and economy. Each day of NTTW will celebrate a different facet of travel: the economy, new experiences, jobs, infrastructure, health benefits, hometown pride, and how travel strengthens families.

“Travel supports one in nine American jobs, including 4,000 local jobs here in Tyler,” Mayor Heines said. “This week, we celebrate travel’s powerful impact on our economy. We ask everyone – from elected officials to our local friends and neighbors – to support pro-travel legislation at the local, state, and national level.”

“In every pocket of America – from the largest cities to the smallest towns – travel matters,” U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow said. “I, like so many others, got my start in the travel industry, and it shaped my life in ways I could have never imagined.

This National Travel and Tourism Week, we’re celebrating how travel powers our economies, strengthens our communities, and changes our lives.”

From small businesses to large attractions, travel employs a diverse workforce in Tyler.

• 4,000 local jobs are supported by travel and tourism in Tyler • Tourists spend $386 million in Tyler annually These local figures are an important part of travel’s economic importance nationwide.

• Travel is a $2.5 trillion industry in the U.S. • Travelers support 15.7 million American jobs – roughly 8.9 million direct travel jobs, and 6.8 million indirect jobs • Travel-related spending generated $171 billion in federal, state, and local tax revenue in 2018 “I have seen firsthand how much travel matters to our community,” Visit Tyler President Shari Lee said. “Over the years, working in the tourism industry in Tyler, we have seen more hotels, more attractions, and a year over year increase of visitors. I’m proud of Tyler, and eager to welcome even more visitors here to show them why we love Tyler so much.”

Do your part in supporting the tourism industry in Tyler by visiting an attraction, restaurant, or other related business you have never been to. Be a tourist in your own backyard.

Don’t know where to start? Visit Tyler offers a destination training tour called “Keepin’ Tyler Rosy” twice a year. The next training tour is June 23rd. The tour is free and offers residents a chance to see a lot of what Tyler has to offer. For more information on the Keepin’ Tyler Rosy Destination Training, contact Susan Travis at stravis@tylertexas.com.

For a full list of fun activities in the area go to VisitTyler.com.

5K’s, Fun Runs & More

To add a walk, run, or biking event, please send to eguidemagazine@gmail.com. It is always free to list any event.

May 4th: Lead the Way 5K - Held at Jack Elementary School, 1900 Balsam Gap, Tyler, this 5K supports the Leader in Me program at Dr. Bryan C. Jack Elementary! You may register the day of the event, but t-shirts will be first come, first served. Register at schoolpay.com.

May 11th: Kolor Run At All Saints Episcopal School- All proceeds benefit lung cancer awareness. This is hosted by Leader Academy Students in honor of Mr. Kasold. It will be held at the All Saints campus, Mewbourne Field. Tickets are $40 for registration and are available at kolorrun.com. Event check-in opens at 8:30am.

May 11th: Tyler More Than Pink Walk at Bergfeld Park - Every year, in cities around the globe, allies join together to prove they are More Than Pink®. This important annual event raises significant funds for the breast cancer movement, thanks to supporters and survivors who step up and take action by fundraising for the cause. Register at info-komen.org.

May 18th: ETX Brewing Co. Pints For Polio Beer Run .5K - ETX Brewing Co. and The Porch present a one-of-a-kind .5K Beer Run Benefiting Polio Plus (that’s half a mile!). The race is short, just circling the block and returning to the starting point. It is not too fast either - you will race with a full pint of beer. If you spill too much, you will be disqualified. Finish with the fastest time, and as long as your beer is above the “spill line,” you will receive a cool prize. There is a prize for Best Costume too!

For those who simply finish, they will have lots of fun, entertainment, games, raffles and more for you to enjoy a great afternoon. There will also be a Root Beer Run for the kids 12 and under. Sign up will be the day of the event and the entry fee is $5. That will include a root beer and finishing medal. ETX Brewing is located at 221 S. Broadway Ave. in Downtown Tyler.

May 18th: March of Dimes March for Life, Tyler Walk - Please join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,

More Events

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Free Yoga Saturday (9am-12:30pm) - Every 3rd Saturday of the month, beFree offers a free day of yoga. You don’t have to sign up ahead of time, but you can if you’d like to, and there are no catches just free yoga with the beFree instructors in their beautiful and healing studio space. Check the schedule to choose the class on that day that you will most enjoy at befreeyogatyler.com. beFree Yoga is located at 212 Old Grande Blvd., Tyler, (903)6306142, befreeyogatyler.com.

May 9th (1:305pm) and May 10th (8:30am12 noon): Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop - In this 2-day session workshop, you will learn about proven concepts, strategies, and approaches to prevent, reduce, and alleviate poverty. This training assists employers, community organizations, social service agencies, and individuals to gain insight and strategies. The workshop introduces participants to a comprehensive approach for understanding the dynamics that cause and maintain poverty, from the individual to the systemic levels. Bridges Out of Poverty uses the lens of economic class and provides concrete tools and strategies for a community to prevent, reduce, and alleviate poverty.

Tickets are $25 and available at facebook.com/ events/1024057014459407. This will be held at Tyler Jr. College School of Continuing Studies at West Campus, 1530 SSW Loop 323, Tyler.

May 14th (6-8pm): Hand Lettering at Kiepersol Winery - Lettering is taking the world by storm!

Many consider it a fun, relaxing, stress-relieving activity for all generations. You can do so many things with hand lettering. Here’s a few ideas: sign making, card making, invitations, chalkboard art,

Incorporated and Healthy Me Healthy Babies Coalition. There is no charge to walk but donations are appreciated to raise money for the research being used to address prematurity and birth defects. It’s going to be a fun time for the whole family benefiting a great cause! Please register your team or learn more at marchofdimes.org. This will be held Southside Park, 455 Shiloh Rd., Tyler. Register at eventbrite.com.

July 4th: Freedom Fighter 5K - Back at Bergfeld Park, come and celebrate the 4th of July holiday with a 5K benefiting Boot Campaign. This year, you are given an opportunity to either give an additional monetary donation, or purchase one of the patriotic, awesome shirts Boot Campaign offers at the event or in their online store. Finisher medals and a free kids dash will be given. Visit Boot Campaign’s online store at shop.bootcampaign.org. Registration is currently active at itri365.com/whats-happening/2019/7/4/freedom-fighter-5k or by emailing itri365meredith@gmail.com.

More Runs and 5K’s: • September 21st: Tyler Gold Run 5K • October 12th: 2019 Corkscrew Wine Run • October 12th: Harvest Hustle 5K Lindale • November 2nd: Nevada’s Revenge 2019 Endurance Mountain Bike Run • November 28th: 2019 Turkey Trot • November 28th: Lindale Turkey Trot • December 1st: 2019 Tyler Half Marathon & 5K • December 7th: 2019 CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, Jacksonville Jingle Jog 5K and Fun Run painting on a canvas, and Bible Journaling. Join this Hand Lettering & Doodle Workshop with Christie Daugherty. This class is $35 and will include all supplies needed for the night and a free online class. ($25 value). Sign up at craftwithchristie.com/ product/a-hand-lettered-workshop/. Kiepersol Winery is located at 21508 Merlot Ln., Bullard. For info and reservations call (903)894-3300 or go to kiepersol.com.

May 17th (6:30-10pm), May 18th-19th (10am6pm): Tyler Celtic Fest - Tyler Celtic Fest is an annual event that celebrates the Celtic History & Culture with live music, demos, games, vendors, artisans, contests, food, & more!

Come enjoy a weekend-long celebration of history, adventure, competition, music, food and fun! The festival is in a brand new location in Chapel Hill, just a short few miles outside of Tyler, in a new medieval setting; and will be filled with vendors, artisans, demos, games, and more! It’s an experience you don’t want to miss! This will be held at 15926 Hwy. 64 E., just past Chapel Hill High School in Tyler. Adult tickets (age 13+) are $3 per day for Saturday or Sunday. Kids 12 and under are free. VIP tickets, which are good for the weekend, have sold out. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com. For more info go to toursoftyler.com/celtic_fest.

June 1st (2-6pm): Battle of the Badges - Come watch Tyler’s Bravest vs. Tyler’s Finest battle it out on the softball field. All proceeds benefit Tyler Type One Diabetes Foundation. More info is available at facebook.com/events/1982297278543427. This will be held at Lindsey Park in Tyler and it is free to watch the competition.

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Outdoors Celebrate Spring at Tyler State Park

At Tyler State Park you can boat, fish, swim in the lake, hike, mountain bike, picnic, geocache, camp, birdwatch, and study nature.

Tyler State Park is located at 789 Park Road 16, Tyler. All events are free with a fee paid for admission into the park. Adults are $6 daily and children 12 years and under are free. For more info go to tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/tyler, call (903)597-5338, or email boyd.sanders@tpwd. texas.gov. Dress for the weather.

May 4th

“Big Sit!” Great Texas Birding Classic: A tailgateparty for birders! What is a “Big Sit!” you ask?

It is a birding competition where the participants must bird from the confines of a 17-foot circle. Only birds that are seen or heard from that circle can be counted. The count circle is on the lakeshore trail down the hill from the Lakeview/Big Pine restrooms.

May 11th

8:15-10:15am: Tyler State Park Birding Tour Let’s Go Birding! You’ll travel into the park to find birds, observe them in the wild, and add them to your lists. Bring binoculars and a field guide, and dress for the weather. An easy to moderate hike can be expected. Recommended for ages 7 and up.

10:30-11:30am: Birding 101: Introduction to Birding - Discover one of the fastest growing hobbies in the nation. Learn how to identify birds by sight and sound. Learn the tools of the trade and

May 25th

9-11am: Wild Photography Walk - Discover the outdoors through your viewfinder. Learn some basic photography principles and what it takes to get that great photograph. Bring your camera or smartphone. Meet at the Blackjack Nature Trail.

2-3pm: Dragonflies: An Ode To Odonata Observe these amazing creatures darting through the sky and learn about their life cycle and their benefit to you. Be ready for a short hike.

June 1st

10-11:30am: Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot - Learn the basics of the fine art of historic camp cooking with cast iron! Meet at the Blackjack Pavilion.

11am-12 noon: Wildfood Walk - Learn to identify edible wild plants and how to prepare them. Many edible plants may be seen during this short hike.

Learn about plant safety too.

May 3 • Pearl Snap Band May 4 • Low D’s Jam Band May 10 • The Jazz Connection May 11 • Tuxedo Cats May 17 • The Magills May 18 • Coldfire May 24 • Kid Icarus Project May 25 • Stefan Cotter May 31 • Frio River Band

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crawfish BOIL

10AM until we run out, plus live music from 11AM – 2PM

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SHRIMP BOIL 10AM until we run out

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Treat Mom to flowers, a delicious breakfast from our grill or hot bar, and live music on the patio.

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simple skills to make birding easier and fun. Bring binoculars, if you have them, and be ready for a short walk.

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Cheers to a week all about beer!

MAY 16

brew fest Sample craft brews and enjoy live music from 6PM – 9PM

Ranch of Dreams, Fun, and Animals

The Fund for Animals is the largest and most diverse network of animal sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers in the country. Now you have the opportunity to schedule a tour at the flagship sanctuary, the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch, right here in East Texas. This facility is a world-renowned animal sanctuary in Murchison, Texas that was founded in 1979 by Cleveland Amory, author and animal advocate. Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch is located at 12526 CR 3806 Murchison, TX 75778.

Regular tour individual adult tickets are $49, student/active military tickets are $39. Additional under 18 tickets are $20. Family packages (two adults and four children) are $150. Children under 3 are free, as long as they can sit on your lap. All tours must be prepaid. Tickets are available at fundforanimals.org/blackbeauty or call (903)469-3811.

Tours this month are: May 4th (8am-4pm): Explorer Chick Does a Tour - Join for an exclusive and private womenonly Texas Animal Sanctuary experience. Not only do you get to spend time around these animals, but you also get to help make their lives a little better! Most of the animals have been rescued from near-death situations such as slaughterhouses, biomedical research laboratories, and trophy hunting ranches. Others have been rescued from roadside zoos or were former victims of the exotic pet trade. Others came from public lands where they were threatened with extermination by the federal government. Your day will kick off learning about the Ranch and include an instructional safety briefing. Then you will split into groups where you will be assigned to multiple areas of the Sanctuary.

You might find yourself preparing monkey diets, mucking equine stalls, doing general maintenance of the facility, or feeding the farmed animals. It all depends on what needs to be done the day of your tour. Halfway through the day, we will meet up for a plant-based, catered lunch. In the afternoon, the groups will mix up giving everyone a different experience! After helping around the sanctuary, you will spend some time off your feet enjoying a Private Guided 1-Hour Bus/Truck Tour throughout the grounds. Tickets are $99 and available at explorerchick.com.

May 11th, 25th, June 15th, 29th (9am and 1pm): Ranch of Dreams Tour - You’ll go on an inspirational journey through 1,400 acres of the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch to see and hear about more than 800 domestic and exotic animals that have been saved from lives of neglect and abuse.

This bus tour will take you past dynamic enclosures and rolling pasture. Your guide will share a video presentation, and you’ll learn why many of the animals needed to be rescued and came to be at the ranch. While we can’t guarantee sightings of specific residents, you may see Penelope, a potbellied pig found wandering down a street after being abandoned; or Midge, a male chimp previously used in hepatitis research. The sanctuary is not a zoo and is not open to the public other than by small, pre-scheduled, guided tours to respect the peace and privacy of the animals.

May 11th, June 15th (9am): Social Impact Experience at Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch - At this event, you’ll go on an inspirational journey and experience the social impact Amory Black Beauty Ranch has on the community. During this experience, we’ll explore the history of this fascinating organization and share the stories of the diverse animals who live here. Depending on the animals, you will get to experience one of the following activities: interacting with pigs, horse grooming, enriching primates, or learning about tigers.

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Superhero Science at CESSE This Month

At Caldwell Zoo This Month:

Summer Camps Filling Up Fast!

Caldwell Zoo is open March-Labor Day 9am-5pm.

On 85 beautiful acres in Tyler, Texas, Caldwell Zoo has more than 3,400 animals to amaze and educate your whole family. You’ll discover animals roaming over plains, swimming in ponds, or climbing trees in multi-species environments carefully created to represent their natural North American, South American and East African habitats. Caldwell Zoo is cherished by the people of East Texas and beyond as a beautiful fun place for children and adults to learn about wildlife.

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

There is a Penguin Feeding daily at 2pm! Come out and understand life from the perspective of a penguin and get the opportunity to have a close up encounter with one of the penguin ambassadors.

Also, stop by the African Overlook for a chance to feed lettuce leaves to the giraffes. The giraffe feeding deck is open 10-11:45am and 1:15-3pm daily, weather permitting.

Summer Camp Registration Is Now Open

Caldwell Zoo is now taking registrations for its hugely popular Summer Camp programs. These sell out super fast so you need to sign up now to get a spot. Sign up for an exciting adventure to learn all about animals and the natural world. These camps are designed to engage both mind and body through hands-on, unique zoo experiences. These camps offer the opportunity to reach kids and inspire them to care about wildlife and wild spaces, and to act to protect them.

Sign your Tiger (4-5 year olds), Lion (6-7 year olds), Zebra (8-9 year olds), or Elephant (10-13 year olds) up for an adventure they won’t forget.

Spring is in the air at the Center for Earth & Space Science Education at Tyler Junior College.

Most shows offer tickets for $7; with students, children, and seniors admitted for $5. Tickets for All Day passes are $12 for adults and $9 for students, children, and senior citizens. Exhibit-only tickets are $3. Tickets can be purchased at sciencecenter.tjc.edu. CESSE is open Tuesday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm, and Saturday 10:30am-4:30pm.

CESSE is located on the Tyler Junior College campus at 1411 E. Lake St., Tyler.

Your registration includes one camp t-shirt, snacks, activities, and crafts or experiments for the week.

Morning Half Day Camps are only for Tigers (ages 4-5 years) and run Monday through Friday from 9am-12 noon. Afternoon Half Day Camps for Lions (ages 6-7) and Zebras (ages 8-9) run Monday through Friday from 12 noon-3pm. The cost is $115 for non-members and $100 for members.

Full Day Camps for Lions, Zebras, and Elephants ages 6 and up run Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm. All campers participating in Full Day Camps are required to bring a lunch each day. The cost is $225 for non-members and $200 for members.

Camps are scheduled weekly June 3rd-mid August. For the schedule, go to caldwellzoo.org/ summer-camp. Topics include “Fantastic Beasts,” “Home is Where You Roam,” and “Look Who’s Talking.”

There is before (7:30-9am) and after (3-6pm) care camps available starting at $30.

Zooniversity

Zooniversity is back! Caldwell Zoo’s favorite 3 day, 2 night adventure allows campers to experience the various jobs at the Caldwell Zoo. Campers will interact directly with staff from keepers to other behind the scenes departments. Be prepared to work hard and get dirty while having buckets of fun! This will be held August 5th-7th. The cost is $280 for Zoo members and $315 for non-members.

This is for ages 14-18 years old.

Movies in the Park Returns for Spring Season

Join in the fourteenth spring season of the Tyler Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park series, recognized locally as a budget-wise, family-friendly way to enjoy pleasant spring evenings in Bergfeld Park’s amphitheater and Centene Stage on a 24’x14.5’ screen.

The film line-up for the new spring season includes: May 4th (8pm): “Christopher Robin” (2018) Winnie the Pooh ventures into London to turn a middle-aged Christopher Robin’s life around with the help of Piglet, Eeyore and Tigger. Robin is now stuck in an oppressive white collar job that prevents him from spending time with his family. Rated PG. May 11th (8pm): “The Parent Trap” (1961) - Identical twins change places to reunite their divorced parents after they meet at summer camp for the first time and discover they were separated at an early age.

Hayley Mills plays twins Susan and Sharon. Rated G. May 31st (8pm): “Cinderella” - The 2015 Disney film starring Lily James and Cate Blanchett tells the story of an orphan who falls in love with a prince after enduring great abuse from her stepmom and stepsisters. Rated PG. Concessions will be available for a fee. Visitors can bring a blanket, chairs and picnic to enjoy the show.

For details, contact Debbie Isham, special events/recreation manager, at (903)531-1214.

$1 Tuesdays

CESSE has $1 Tuesdays! For just $1 per person per show on Tuesdays, you can check out the new planetarium lineup and exhibit.

Science Day: Superhero Science

On May 18th (1pm and 3pm), come out for Superhero Science. It’s a bird, it’s a plane - no, it’s Superhero Science! Join us for Science Day as the Perot Museum of Nature and Science comes to present this exciting show. Kids and families will discover the science behind some of today’s favorite superheroes and their amazing powers. The program explores topics such as matter and energy, magnetism and electricity, and properties of light.

Tickets are $3.

Rock ‘n Roll Saturday

May 18th, Rock ‘n Roll Saturdays will be held featuring two productions: “SpacePark360” (7pm) and “Rock on Demand” (8pm) every month.

“SpacePark360” takes audiences on a wild, immersive ride through the solar system, recreating the experience of amusement park thrill rides - roller coasters, pendulums, inverters, and more.

Seen from the rider’s perspective, “SpacePark360” combines full dome technology with thrill rides to create a heart-pounding experience.

“Rock on Demand” fills the entire 40-foot domed theater with vibrant graphics, completely enveloping visitors in a 360-degree view while the 16,000-watt, digital surround sound system plays rock hits ranging from the Beatles and Rolling Stones to The Doors and Aerosmith. This is a great experience for all ages.

Tickets are $5 for each show.

Star Party Saturday

May 4th (ongoing the first Saturday of each month), you can see a Star Party in a live presentation in CESSE’s 40-foot planetarium dome. This is a unique opportunity for families to view the beautiful heavens of east Texas. Best of all, it is completely free!

CESSE will be having three live shows in the planetarium detailing what is currently visible in our sky at 8pm, 8:30pm, and 9pm. Telescopes will be set up as well (weather permitting).

Summer Camp Registration is Open

Looking for something fun and educational for your child over the summer? Elementary school and middle school students are invited to an out of

this world, intense summer camp experience held at the state-of-the-art Center for Earth and Space Science Education. Participants will explore the many qualities and unique features of the Earth, the Moon, the Solar System, and our surrounding galaxy, the Milky Way. Each of the five half-day sessions will include a planetarium show, outdoor activities (weather permitting), and classroom instruction where students will be exposed to the many facets of Astronomy.

Dates of camps are June 17th-21st and August 12th-16th. This is for ages 8-12. Cost is $178 which includes t-shirt, camp photo, and all supplies. Register at sciencecenter.tjc.edu/ summer-camp.

Dome Shows

Dome shows are shown daily for all ages.

• 10am (Tuesday-Friday): Children’s Show • 11am: “Journey Through Space Live” • 12 noon: “Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens” • 1pm: “Mysteries of the Unseen World” • 2pm: “Mars: One Thousand One” • 3pm: “East Texas Sky Live” • 4pm: “Moons: Worlds of Mystery”

Autism Awareness Day at Tiger Creek

May 18th, 10am-2pm, Autism Awareness Day will be celebrated at Tiger Creek, located at 17552 FM 14, Tyler. Admission is free for ASD-affected families and general admission for others. The April event was cancelled and this is the rescheduled time.

Come out for treats, talks and demos, Treats & Training Session (10:30am and 1:30pm), Keeper Talk & Demo (11:30am), Luna’s 1st Birthday Party (12:30pm), and more! There will also be ABA Sensory Stations, bounce house, snow cones, raffles, Keeper Talk, and Cumberland Academy Dance Performances.

Tiger Missing Link Foundation operating as Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge is a 22-year-old non-profit organization that has focused almost exclusively on big cats.

For years Tiger Creek has silently rescued an assortment of diverse species, but under the new flagship, National Foundation for Rescued Animals operating as Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary, the organization is breaking its silence. Visitors can view the cats in a natural setting with trees, grass, room to run, tubs to cool off in, and platforms to climb on.

Follow them on Facebook for the most current news and events. Visit Tiger Creek in person seven days a week from 10am-4pm. Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary is located at 17552 FM 14 in Tyler and at tigercreek.org.

There is free admission for ASD-affected families. Tickets are $20 for adults ages 13-64; $18 for seniors 65 and above; children ages 4-12 $16, and under four for free.

For more info on this event go to facebook. com/events/369957666937063/.

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At Discovery Science Place This Month:

Summer Camps Registration is Open

Discovery Science Place (DSP) is located at 308 N. Broadway Ave., Downtown Tyler.

DSP is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm, and closed on Mondays. For more info go to discoveryscienceplace.org.

Summer camps at DSP run for 8 weeks, and are planned from June 10th-August 9th. There will be no camps the week of July 4th. Each week has a different theme, and campers are divided into two age groups based on school grade: Entering 1st-3rd grade, or for students entering 4th-6th grades.

Camps are from 10am-4pm each day, and extended programming is available from 7:30am5:30pm. Cost is $175 per week per camper with a 10% discount for DSP museum members. Cost includes a snack and all camp materials each day (and a camp t-shirt), but campers will need to bring a sack lunch.

June 10th-14th: Vex Robotics 1

The Discovery Science Place will fill with the sounds of whirling wheels and motors during this robotics camp. DSP has upgraded to Vex Robotics, which will let campers build claw bots and tackle new challenges! This camp is limited to 15 per class, so enroll soon. This week’s activities are offered again July 15th-19th for Vex Robotics II. June 17th-21st: Make, Create

Curious makers will want to sign up for this camp! During the week you will learn about the design process, then apply those ideas to bridges, buildings, fog cannons, and more. You will be diving into the new makerspace curriculum that includes oodles of hands-on projects! This camp will be repeated July 29th-August 2nd.

June 24th-28th: Curiosity Space Camp

This exciting week lets campers explore the wonders of space and features the new Discovery Dome Mobile Planetarium! From shuttles to rockets, you will explore and discover how we have conducted science in outer space. You will build and fly your own rockets, design your own Mars rovers, create your own mission timelines, and explore the stars in the Discovery Dome.

July 8th-12th: 3D Modeling featuring Minecraft

Everyone loves Minecraft, and DSP puts that knowledge to good use to show how campers can

TJC Offers Summer Activity, Athletic Camps For Ages 3 & Up

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

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

“We have a great lineup of activity and athletic summer camps,” said Heath Stoner, director of TJC’s Ornelas Health & Physical Education Center.

Stoner also oversees the college’s summer camps.

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

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

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

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

transform their Minecraft designs from the digital space to the real world using 3D printing technology. This camp is capped at 15 students per class, so enroll soon. This camp is also offered/ repeated July 22nd-26th.

July 15th-19th: Vex Robotics II

The Discovery Science Place will fill with the sounds of whirling wheels and motors during this robotics camp. DSP has upgraded to Vex Robotics, which will let campers build claw bots and tackle new challenges. This camp is limited to 15 per class, so enroll soon. This week’s activities are a repeat of Vex Robotics I from June 10th-14th.

July 22nd-26th: 3D Modeling featuring Minecraft II

Everyone loves Minecraft, and DSP puts that knowledge to good use to show how campers can transform their Minecraft designs from the digital space to the real world using 3D printing technology. This camp is capped at 15 students per class, so enroll soon. This camp is a repeat of the camp offered July 8th-12th.

July 29th-August 2nd: Make, Create II

Curious makers will want to sign up for this camp! During the week you will learn about the design process, then apply those ideas to bridges, buildings, fog cannons, and more. You will be diving into the new makerspace curriculum that includes oodles of hands-on projects. This camp is a repeat of the camp offered June 17th-21st.

August 5th-9th: Kitchen Chemistry

No Summer camp at the DSP would be complete without Kitchen Chemistry week. Nearly all the activities done during this week can be replicated at home with parental help. We’ll make slime, learn about cooking with solar power, and create paint using vegetables and spices. Don’t miss this camp, or you will have to wait till next summer!

At Studio Movie Grill This Month:

Batman’s 80th Anniversary Classics on the Big Screen Join the fun at Studio Movie Grill (SMG), located at 8954 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler. Tickets are available at the door and at studiomoviegrill.com.

SMG offers box office hits as well as special screenings. These include: Special Needs Screening (11am)

Family-friendly movies are free for children with special needs and their siblings, with adult tickets available for before-noon price. Special Needs Screenings are shown with the lights up and the volume lowered, and children are free to move around, talk, or even dance in the aisles during the movie. Scheduled movies are: • May 11th: “Avengers: Endgame” • May 18th: “Uglydolls” Celebrate Batman’s 80th Anniversary

• May 4th: “Batman (1989)” • May 6th: “Batman Returns” • May 12th: “Batman Forever” • May 14th: “Batman & Robin”

Classic Harry Potter Series

• May 1st: “ Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone” • May 8th: “Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets” • May 15th: “Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban” • May 22nd: “Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire” • May 29th: “Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix”

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Al & The Longshots: A Great Reward of Success

By Johnny Griffith

Webster’s Dictionary defines a longshot as “a venture involving great risk but promising a great reward if successful,” but one listen is all one needs to realize the irony in the name of local band Al & The Longshots. As they are anchored on stage by soulful and raw vocals along with a powerful three piece band, their listeners run little risk of not being rewarded at one of their shows. Together since 2015, Al & The Longshots have been spinning new takes on crowd favorites ever since and continue to increase their stage time in the area as more people figure out these Longshots are a sure thing.

I sat down with the band this month to find out a little more about them: Johnny: What is the current lineup of Al & The Longshots?

Dusty Douglas: I play drums for the band.

Charles Praytor is our bassist, Preston Dotson is our guitar player, and Allison McGee is our lead singer.

Johnny: How did you all meet?

Dusty: I met Charles at TJC while we were both students studying music back in the mid-2000’s. In the summer of 2015, we were both in a production of “The Buddy Holly Story” at Tyler Civic Theatre, and that is when I met Preston. We were all playing members of Buddy’s backing band, The Crickets.

I met Allison when Preston and Charles started putting this band together.

Preston: Charles was one of my teachers at TJC in the music program. During my last semester he asked if I would be interested in doing a musical which is where we became friends; this is also where I met Allison. As Dusty had mentioned, we met during “The Buddy Holly Story.”

Allison: I was driving on I-20 and this hairy man waved me down and asked me to be in a band...okay, I’m kidding. Charles pretty much brought everyone into the band. I knew him from some previous theater productions we’d worked on together. I trusted him because I knew he was talented and wouldn’t dedicate time to something he didn’t actually believe in, and he wouldn’t waste my time either. Preston had impressed me in a previous show and Dusty was the new face for me.

Charles: I met Allison in 2004 through community theatre, she was actually the first person I met after moving to Tyler. We reconnected in 2011 to do a Patsy Cline revue, and that was my first introduction to her as a vocalist. I was developing my own project at the time, but I immediately made a mental note to work with her in the future. I met Dusty as a student at Tyler Junior College in 2005.

I was a classical-track pianist, but knew I wanted to get into a band eventually. I was enamored with his writing/recording abilities, even though at the time it was about as far away from my own style as I could imagine. I kept up with him when we parted ways for different colleges, occasionally picking his brain through email or a random phone call. I met Preston during my first year as a professor at TJC. I could tell we weren’t that far apart in age, and asked if he’d play for a musical I was working on that summer. He agreed, and we kept up a correspondence over text, mostly bonding over our shared gear-head traits.

Johnny: Are you all local or are there some transplants to the area?

Dusty: I moved to Tyler shortly after 9/11. I was born in Houston and lived there until I was a teen.

My family moved to East Texas and I’ve been here ever since, with the exception of a brief stint where I lived in Los Angeles, California.

Allison: I’m a Tyler native with some tenure in Houston as well. Moved back with my family in middle school and been here ever since.

Charles: I was raised in the suburbs of Dallas, and moved to Tyler as a teenager.

Preston: I’m super local.

Johnny: What about the name? What’s the story behind Al & The Longshots?

Dusty: We wanted a name that had a nice ring to it, and that would also pay homage to the talent of our singer and frontwoman, Allison.

Allison: “Al” was a nickname I acquired in high school, and it’s followed me right on into my 30’s.

Dusty: We thought it would be a fun surprise for anybody hearing and seeing us for the first time.

As far as The Longshots, it fits us backing boys in the band perfectly.

Charles: Fun fact, we originally were going to call ourselves “The Vanguard” but soon found out that was the name of D’Angelo’s band. I think it worked out for the best.

Preston: All my ideas got shot down so I picked the one they came up with that was ok.

Johnny: What first got you into music individually?

Dusty: I first got into music in elementary school when my mother got me a violin and enrolled me in the Suzuki Music program in Houston. I really enjoyed it while it lasted. Later on, as a young teen, I started taking an interest in rock music and my parents bought me a Colgategreen Hohner guitar and Carvin practice amp. I taught myself how to play and have been writing, recording, and performing music ever since. I started tinkering with drums a few years after that.

Preston: My family on my mom’s side was musical, my grandfather played with Elvis a few times while they were in the army and my uncle has played with several large country acts. My parents surprised me with my first guitar when I was in the third grade, and later on when I outgrew it, my grandparents on my dads side got me my first nice acoustic guitar, a Martin which I carried everywhere and played anytime I could.

Soon I moved on to electrics and somehow wound up in the music program at TJC playing classical during the day and in country bands at night.

Allison: We’re all singers in my family. My parents raised me on everything good from Al Green to Aerosmith to Whitney Houston to CCR, and I got into musical theater at seven years old. We didn’t have the money for voice lessons, so I just listened and imitated what I heard until my own until my sound started to develop.

Charles: I had an art teacher in Dallas that would do these “performance nights” at her house with her student’s families. There were some incredible artists and musicians in that group. This one family that played violin and cello told my parents to get us in music lessons, even if it was just on recorder. So recorder it was for about 6 months, then we added piano. As a kid I always loved the attention playing a piano brought, so I stuck with it and it’s turned into a career.

Johnny: What was the first show as a band?

Allison: Our first show was at Click’s in Tyler.

The guys were all pretty much pros at performing in bands, but this was my first band gig ever. I’d been on stage almost my whole life, but that show was different than anything I’d done. I don’t think I moved more than three times in 2 hours.

Dusty: Real talk, Al rocked the house that night harder than the three of us combined.

Allison: The set went well and we started a small following that’s gradually grown into a pretty fantastic crowd.

Johnny: How would you describe your musical style? Has it evolved since the band formed?

Allison: We always struggle with this question, because we cover such a wide range of music from jazz to rock to r&b...we kind of do it all. That’s also what I love about our “sound” - you can’t really pin it down to just one thing. I think it reflects us really well - we’re an eclectic group and so is our music.

Johnny: You all have done some fantastic covers in your shows, are there any that seem to have become crowd favorites? Is that the same as the band favorite?

Dusty: There definitely seem to be a few that always deliver. Off the top of my head, I’d say “Kiss”

by Prince, “Mainstream Kid” by Brandi Carlile, and “Feel It Still” by Portugal. “The Man” always get the crowd moving.

Preston: I may be biased but I tend to see a large reaction on the guitar heavy songs, “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “Pride and Joy,” etc.

Charles: I feel like people never get tired of “Folsom Prison Blues.”

Dusty: So true. You can’t go wrong with Johnny Cash.

Johnny: What about originals? Is the band doing any writing at this point?

Allison: We have a few in the works. Between gigs and rehearsals and our “day” jobs, it’s hard to find time to really sit down and write, but we work well together and I’m blessed with a group of talented guys who can easily take something that starts in my head and give it legs.

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

Dusty: Generally, we play about 2-3 shows a month.

Typically, these vary from venue gigs to private events.

Johnny: What does Al & The Longshots have on the radar for the rest of the year we should be aware of?

Allison: We really want to get writing. It’s finding the time between gigs, which is a good problem to have, but that’s where we want to go.

Dusty: Agreed. We’re also playing more and more private gigs, which is really fun. Venue gigs are great too, but being able to provide the soundtrack for someone’s special event can be a really rewarding and intimate experience.

Johnny: How would you describe your show to a first timer?

Dusty: Pure fun. Our goal has always been to use our band and musical abilities to lift spirits and provide an outlet for folks to come out and have a good time. Nothing satisfies us more than playing in front of an energetic crowd that is letting the music carry them away for a few hours.

Allison: We like to play with our crowds. That can mean getting someone to sing with me, or Chuck and Preston mingling with the crowd while they’re playing. More than half of our shows end up as a dance party anyway so we figure, why not go with it? Make it fun. Make it interactive. We’re goofy people, and we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

People respond to that.

Johnny: Thanks for taking the time with us.

Band: Thank you!

Keep track of where Al & The Longshots are online at facebook.com/longshotsmusic/.

Randy Rogers Band & Wade Bowen To Headline:

2019’s Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival

The complete lineup of musical artists and barbecue joints is set and ready to go for the sixth anniversary of the Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, on the square in Downtown Tyler.

The Randy Rogers Band will headline this year’s festival, with musical support by Wade Bowen, Stoney LaRue, American Aquarium, and Mike and the Moonpies.

This year’s festival also will feature 26 of the state’s most celebrated barbecue restaurants that will provide samples of their smoked meats to attendees.

Stoney LaRue is a Red Dirt Music legend who broke onto the scene with his 2005 release, “The Red Dirt Album,” and is known for the hits “Down in Flames,” “Oklahoma Breakdown,” and “Feet Don’t Touch the Ground.”

The 2019 Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival is sold out.

Big Pines Blues Society 2019 Youth Jr. Showcase

The Big Pines Blues Society of East Texas has announced that the 5th annual Junior Showcase will be held Saturday, May 11th, 5-9pm, at Heritage Plaza in Longview.

The Junior Showcase features performances by young guitar players from around the country and is open to players in two student age divisions.

The Junior Showcase will also feature a performance by 11 year old Dylan James “Boogie Boy” Shaw, a blues piano player who delighted attendees at the 2018 event.

The Junior Showcase is open to 2018-19 school-year students in two age divisions: sixth through eighth graders and those in grades 9th through 12th.

For students, entering the contest is as simple as shooting a short video and submitting it to festival organizers by email at bpbfjr@gmail.com.

The video should include sound (of course), be no longer than five minutes, and may include backing band members. Email must include the performer’s name and school, a parent name, phone number, and address.

Festival staff will select finalists in two age groups from all submitted video entries. Winners will be selected by a jury panel of professional musicians.

Parents of potential contestants may contact Susanne McGee, Junior Showcase producer, at (903)445-3889 or email bpbfjr@gmail.com for additional information.

The Big Pines Blues Society of East Texas is an IRS designated 501c(3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to showcase contemporary blues musicians, support music education, and promote a strong future for ‘The Blues’ genre.

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Big Concerts Come to East Texas This Spring

“There’s nothing to do in East Texas!” We’ve all heard someone say this but we have to argue that this is totally not true. There’s thousands of things to do, including watching some pretty big names in the music industry gracing our stages. Here are some upcoming concerts we think you need to know about. Be sure to get tickets soon before they sell out.

May 2nd, 9pm

The Bellamy Brothers at Moore’s Store: “The Love Still Flows”

Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself—music that is now celebrating over 40 years of success. The road that started on the pop music charts in the ‘70’s, took a winding turn into country music in the ‘80’s, paving the way for duos to come, such as Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Big & Rich, and The Judds. But before the road forked into country, the musical odyssey of the Bellamy brothers started creatively smoldering in their home state of Florida, before exploding nationally amidst the ’70’s pop music culture of L.A. Moore’s Store is located at 1535 FM 279, Ben Wheeler. To purchase tickets go to mooresstore.com/music.html.

May 4th, 7pm

Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival

Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival has proven itself to be one of the most premier and unique music and food

experiences in Texas. The festival takes place on the brick streets of the Downtown square in Tyler every May, featuring more than 20 of the most celebrated barbecue restaurants in Texas. Music happens for nearly 12 hours on two stages, with the main stage highlighting the biggest names in Texas and Red Dirt Music. The Randy Rogers Band will headline this year’s festival, with musical support by Wade Bowen, Stoney LaRue, American Aquarium, and Mike and the Moonpies. The Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival has sold out. Watch reddirtbbqfest.com in case any more tickets are released. This will be located on the square in Downtown Tyler.

May 17th, 8pm

Elvis On My Mind At Liberty Hall “Elvis is alive” or so Elvis’ biggest fans say today! Elvis and his music live today because of Elvis Tribute Artists (ETA) like Andy King (Andreas Stolzenthaler) from Sulzfeld, Germany, and Moses Snow, a local Fort Worth ETA. Andy King’s very authentic voice, like that of the “King of Rock ‘n Roll,” has thrilled audiences all over Europe and the United States. When you close your eyes and listen to Andy’s voice, you’ll be convinced the real King, Elvis Presley, is on stage. Andy King, who has been in the ETA World for 15 years, is accompanied by his band of six years, The Memphis Riders.

Andy’s band, one of the leading Elvis show bands in Europe, consists of the stellar musicians Steffen Andres (bass), Jürgen Herb (drums), Richard Wagner (guitar), and Frank Söhner (piano), who complement Andy King’s performance. In 2017, Andy King & The Memphis Riders was honored with the trade media award Germany’s “Artist of the Year 2017,” not limited to ETA but eligible to artists from all over Germany. In January 2019, he was honored with the very prestigious “The Spirit of Elvis Award’ at the European Elvis Championship in the UK. Liberty Hall is located at 103 E Erwin,

Downtown Tyler. Tickets are available at stardomentertainment.tix.com.

May 18th, 7pm

Mouse & The Traps After more than 50 years together, Mouse & the Traps continue to be one of the best examples of “Texas Rock & Roll!” Formed in Tyler, Texas in 1965, Mouse, Nardo, Dave, and Larry continue to give the public just what they want - great Rock & Roll! Serving up a good helping of original material and classic rock favorites! Whether you remember “Public Execution,” “Hit the Bricks,” etc., or you’re new to the band, Mouse & The Traps has something for everyone! Few bands deliver the goods the way these guys continue to do! So buckle up and let’s rock & roll with Mouse & The Traps one more time! Rock On! Liberty Hall is located at 103 E. Erwin, Downtown Tyler. Tickets available at Eventbrite.

June 29th, 8pm Outlaws & Renegades Tours:

Travis Tritt & The Charlie Daniels Band

Daniels is an inductee of the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame.

The Cadillac Three will also perform. Fronted

by Grammy-nominated songwriter Jaren Johnston, The Cadillac Three have a sound that hovers between radio-ready country anthems, hard-andheavy rock ballads, and traditional Southern folk.

The trio performs songs from their latest album, “Legacy,” an album that saw the group strip back to basics.

Tickets are $37-$97. The Oil Palace is located at 10408 Hwy. 64 East, Tyler. Tickets are available by calling (903)566-2122 or at OilPalace.com.

July 4th, 11am

Uncle Kracker Country rocker Uncle Kracker will headline this year’s July 4th Fireworks and Freedom Celebration in Longview. Local band Dagnabbit is also scheduled to perform the free concert to be held just before the biggest fireworks show in East Texas. The event will be July 4 at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex, 100 Grand Blvd. Other activities are scheduled during the celebration, including rides, bounce houses and other inflatables, a water foam spray area, weenie dog races, motorcycle ride, car show, Family Feud, two entertainment stages, food, beverages and vendors.

Admission to the festival, concert, and fireworks show is free. For vendor and sponsorship information, call (903)237-1230.

The “Outlaws and Renegades Tour” is coming to the Oil Palace on Saturday, June 29th.

Travis Tritt will perform.

A two-time Grammy Award Winner and four-time CMA Award Winner, Tritt’s got five number one hits including “Help Me Hold On,” “Anymore,” “Can I Trust You with My Heart,” “Foolish Pride,” and “Best of Intentions.”

The Charlie Daniels Band will also take the stage. The career of the Charlie Daniels Band spans six decades. They are best known for their numberone country hit “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

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Red Dirt BBQ & Music, Downtown - Mike & The Moonpies, American Aquarium, Stoney LaRue, Wade Bowen, Randy Rogers, 1-12 Rick’s – Super Fleek, 9-1 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 WaWa’s - Wesley Pruitt, 5-8 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 XLN - Snakebone, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12 Sunday, May 5th Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Tuesday, May 7th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Scotty G, 7-10 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Open Mic, 8-12 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Wednesday, May 8th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Michael Langren, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Dakota’s Chophouse - Dustin Becker, 7-10 Garage Bar - Open Mic, 8-11 Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, 7-10 Yamato – Open Mic, 7-10 Thursday, May 9th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Zach Maberry, 7-10 The Central Station, Gladewater – Karaoke, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish - Open Mic, 7-10 Click’s - DJ, 8-12 Coyote Sam’s - Karaoke, 7-10 Dakota’s Chophouse - Steve Carpenter, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Cody Norman, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Razzoo’s - Aaron Copeland, 7-10 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill - The Piano Guys, 7-10 Friday, May 10th 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Tyler Dudley, 8-12 Cowboy’s - Blacktop Mojo, 8-12 Coyote Sam’s - TJ Broscoff, 7-10 Dakota’s - Clint Alford, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Silas Alexander, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Brady Hulsey Band, 7-10 FRESH - Jazz Connection, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 The Grove - Gary Patrick, 9-12 Kawas - Live Music, 7-10 Lago Del Pino - DJ, 8-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Naron, 6-8 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store - Aaron McDonnell, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – 6 Miles To Mixon, 8-12 Rick’s – Live 5, 9-1 Stanley’s Famous BBQ - Jonathan

Terrell, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Ally Venable, 8-12 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Saturday, May 11th The Back Porch, Kilgore – back Beat Boogie Band, 9-1 Clicks Live - This Day Forth, Innrcor, Faded Grace, We Divide, 9-1 Dakota’s - Gary Patrick, 7-10 ETX Brewery - Spectra Vamp, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Tyler Dixson, 7-10 FRESH - Tuxedo Cats, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 9-1 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm M6 Winery - Michael Freiley, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store - Lee Mathis, 8-12 Rick’s – Dallas Dance Band, 9-1 South Tyler Speakeasy - Mike & Ike , 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Crystal Yates, 8-12 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12 Sunday, May 12th Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Poke In Da Eye BBQ - Loretta Callens, 12-3 Tuesday, May 14th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Open Mic, 8-12 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Wednesday, May 15th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Patrick James, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Club 155 - Slim & The Pretty Fat Boys, 9-1 Dakotas Chop House – Scotty G, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler –Andie Joyner , 7-10 Garage Bar - Open Mic, 8-11 Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Thursday, May 16th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Dan Rocha, 7-10 The Central Station, Gladewater – Karaoke, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish - Open Mic, 7-10 Click’s - DJ, 8-12 Coyote Sam’s - Karaoke, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Shotgun Josephine, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill - The Piano Guys, 7-10 Friday, May 17th 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Sweet Pain, 9-1 Brisket Love - Heather Harper, 8-12

The Central Station, Gladewater – Luke LaPrade, 7-10 Clicks Live - Paul Wall, 8-12 Dakota’s - Slickrock Hoodoo, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Sabrina Toole, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Ben Dickey, 7-10 FRESH - The Magills, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Liberty Hall - Elvis On My Mind, 8-10 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Naron, 6-8 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store - Chris Colston, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Tuxedo Cats, 8-12 Rick’s – Gary Patrick, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 South Tyler Speakeasy - Ragland, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Darrin Morris, 8-12 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Saturday, May 18th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Ryan Mathews, 9-1 Brisket Love BBQ - Cameron Hobbs, 9-1 Circle M Crawfish - Darrin Morris, 9-12 Click’s Live – Shattered Sun, Darkside Of Daylight, Gods Amongst Men, Through Blind Eyes, 8-12 Club 155 - Slim & The Pretty Fat Boys, 9-1 Dakota’s Chophouse - Matt Raker, 7-10 ETX Brewery - Hotel Drifters, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Sylvia Rose, 7-10 FRESH - Coldfire, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 9-1 Liberty Hall - Mouse & The Traps, 7-10 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store - Tuxedo Cats, 8-12 Rick’s – Live 5, 9-1 Stanleys BBQ - The Gibson Brothers, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 True Vine Brewing - Kid Icarus Project, 7-10 Texas Music City Grill - Dagnabbit Band, 8-12 XLN - Push Play, 9-1 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12 Sunday, May 19th Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Tuesday, May 21st 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Wednesday, May 22nd The Back Porch, Kilgore – Ryan Mathews, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Coyote Sam's - 2nd Childhood, 7-9 Dakotas Chop House – Matt Caldwell, 7-10 Garage Bar - Open Mic, 8-11

Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – Open Mic, 7-10 Thursday, May 23rd 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Matthew Jackson, 7-10 The Central Station, Gladewater – Karaoke, 6-9 Circle M Crawfish - Open Mic, 7-10 Click’s - DJ, 8-12 Coyote Sam’s - Karaoke, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Beth Lee & The Breakups, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Moore’s Store - Wesley Pruitt, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill - The Piano Guys, 7-10 Friday, May 24th 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Axberg Brothers, 9-1 Dakota’s Chophouse - Gary Patrick, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Robin Lore, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Matt Hillyer, 7-10 FRESH - Kid Icarus Project, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Naron, 6-8 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store - Karaoke, 8-12 Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins Karaoke, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Post Profit, 8-12 Rick’s – Decades, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s Famous BBQ - New Breed Brass Band, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Heathen City, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Saturday, May 25th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Social Club, 9-1 Big Sandy Music Hall - Floyd Void, 8-10 Brisket Love - Coby Wier Band, 9-1 The Central Station, Gladewater – Heather Harper, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish - Blue Louie, 8-11 Click’s Live – WHYD, 8-12 Dakota’s Chophouse - Joey Greer, 7-10 ETX Brewery - The Haggertys, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Anna Stockdale, 7-10 FRESH - Stefan Cotter, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 9-1 The Grove - Gary Patrick, 9-12 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Ramoth Gilead, 11am-1pm M6 Winery - Sean Christopher, 3-6 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store - East Texas Jazz Orchestra, 7-10 Rick’s – Big Daddy Band, 9-1 South Tyler Speakeasy - Mike & Ike, 8-12 Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-1 XLN - Grant Cook & Friends, 8-12 Yamato – Karaoke, 8-12

Sunday, May 26th Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 The Grove – Chris Oliver, 11-2 Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 12-2pm Texas Music City Grill - Songwriters Contest, 4-8 Tuesday, May 28th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 Garage Bar – Karaoke, 8-12 Summerfield’s Bar & Grille – Karaoke, 7-11 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Wednesday, May 29th The Back Porch, Kilgore – Sam Caleb, 7-10 Brewster’s - Cowboy Troy Kar-E-Okie-Dokie, 8-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Coyote Sam's - 2nd Childhood, 7-9 Dakotas Chop House – Gary Patrick, 7-10 Garage Bar - Open Mic, 8-11 Texas Music City Grill - Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – Open Mic, 7-10 Thursday, May 30th 11th Frame Club – Lynn Groom, 8:30-11 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Casey Martin, 7-10 Click’s - DJ, 8-12 Coyote Sam’s - Karaoke, 7-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Hudson Northcut, 7-10 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Republic Icehouse – Karaoke, 8-12 San Pedro’s, Chandler - Otis Naron, 6-8 Texas Music City Grill - The Piano Guys, 7-10 Friday, May 31st 11th Frame Club – Karaoke, 8-12 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Blaine Hart, 9-1 The Central Station, Gladewater – Owen Tiner, 6-9 Dakota’s Chophouse - Patrick James, 7-10 ETX Brewery – Lucas Kelm, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Jennifer Sullivan, 7-10 FRESH - Frio River Band, 6-9 Fuzion Bar - DJ, 8-12 Garage Bar – DJ, 8-12 Kawas - Live Music, 7-10 Lola’s Sandwich Shop - Otis Naron, 6-8 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store - Lookin Back, 8-12 Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins Karaoke, 8-12 Rick’s – Chinatown, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 South Tyler Speakeasy - ACI Acoustic, 8-12 Stanley’s Famous BBQ - Pearl Gem, NerVana, 8-12 Stone Country, Lindale – Karaoke Taste of Italy On the Lake, Hawkins – Marcus Casburn, 6-9 Texas Music City Grill - Prophets & Outlaws, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 See who is playing where:

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Food

Spring is Blooming and Bringing Lots of Fresh Produce

Everything is blooming, growing, and flourishing in East Texas, and it’s time to head to your local favorite farmers market. Be sure to check one of these out for all kinds of goodies.

Rose City Farmers Market, Downtown Tyler

Saturday mornings, 8am-12 noon, the Rose City Farmers Market is a neat, unique experience for the whole family and even your furry four-legged friends. Located just a block from the Square, in the Unclaimed Furniture parking lot in Tyler (236 S. Broadway), the market brings all that’s fresh straight to you: fruits, vegetables, and herbs all grown within 75 miles of Tyler. That includes pasture-raised beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and turkey, free-range/non GMO eggs, and goat cheeses.

Every Saturday, the available selections are different featuring treasures from East Texas fields as the crops come in. Also, there’s fresh bread, flowers, coffee, jams and jellies, baked goods, Texas olive oil, handcrafted art, and Texas fruit wines on hand.

Local musicians will be perform every Saturday.

Visit them on Facebook, and foodcoalition.org.

Tyler Farmers Market

Tyler Farmers Market is located in the parking lot of the Broadway Square Mall at 4601 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler. The Tyler Farmers Market is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 7am-2pm. They feature seasonal items under a big white tent. You can visit them online at tylerfarmersmarket.org. They will open in May. East Texas State Fair Farmers Market

East Texas State Fair Farmers Market, located at the Fair Grounds, 2112 W. Front Street, Tyler, is located under the large pavilion. They are open Tuesdays and Saturdays 7am-1pm. The East Texas State Fair Farmers Market is sourced from 100%

9th Annual Piney Woods Wine Festival: Uncork the Fun at Picker’s Pavilion with 20 Local Wineries

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The Cannery welcomes Visit Lindale’s 9th Annual Piney Woods Wine Festival to Picker’s Pavilion, Friday-Saturday, May 10th11th. Friday, the festival is 5-9pm; and Saturday the festival will take place 11am-7pm.

The annual event features wine tastings by the 20 wineries on the Piney Woods Wine Trail.

The two-day event will feature national award-winning wines, live music, and a variety of food. Saturday will feature arts and crafts vendors for the wine enthusiasts.

Like a fine wine, the Cannery just keeps getting better with age.

Located in downtown Lindale at Blackberry Square, Picker’s Pavilion has transformed from its former use as a cannery storage facility to a destination for big-name concerts, community festivals, and event space rentals.

The event is free to the public. All ages are welcome to enjoy the fun!

A wristband ($10) is required per day to enter the wine garden (tastings are not included in the $10 entry fee). Each wristband comes with a wine glass and a six-bottle wine tote.

Tastings will cost $1; a glass of wine will range from $5 to $8 per glass; and bottles of wine may be

local farmers who grow every last bit of food they sell on their own land. This is a covered/open air market, with locally grown fresh fruits, veggies, and flowers. There are also crafters, homemade baked goods, preserves, and fresh eggs. This farmer’s market is located right behind the Rose Garden.

Lindale Farmers Market

Open May 18th-August 31st, this ongoing farmer’s market is open every Saturday (8am1pm). 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. For more info go to facebook.com/ Lindale-Farmers-Market.

Stillwater Farm Market Store

Located at 109 W. Main St. in Chandler, Stillwater Farm Market Store features locally fresh produce, pecans, local meats, baked goods, lunches, and ice cream! This is a destination for “all things fresh” and a great place to pick up locally grown produce. Stillwater Farm is the name given to their family land that is contiguous to the section of Fitzgerald farmland. The farm features a pecan, peach, and fig orchard. Approximately 10 acres of irrigated row crop vegetables are also grown including onions, watermelons, tomatoes, peas, squash, okra, peppers, etc. For more info call (903)515-3502. They are open Monday-Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-5pm. purchased from the individual wineries.

Tickets may be purchased online through Eventbrite, or onsite at the event on the northeast corner of Picker’s Pavilion, 205 E. North St., Lindale.

2019 Wineries include: Bella Stella Winery, Briar Creek Winery, Cannon Creek Vineyard, Della Terra Farms, Dixie Wine Company, Enoch’s Stomp Vineyard and Winery, Kiepersol Vineyard and Winery, Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, M6 Winery, Naca Valley Vineyard, O’Farrell Country Vineyards, Pelle Legna, Red 55 Winery, Red House Winery, Red Road Vineyard & Winery, Silvery Lakes Cellars, Tara Vineyard & Winery, Tara (Downtown location), Texas Vineyard & Smokehaus, Valle della Pace Vineyards & Winery, and White Fox Vineyards.

For more information on Visit Lindale, please visit their website: visitlindale.com.

The Cannery

Packed with Texas charm, The Cannery’s one-of-a-kind space turns up the modern amenities while grooving to a vintage beat.

Its location inside a former cannery celebrates Downtown Lindale’s industrial past - and The Cannery is a big part of the city’s continued growth!

It has become one of the leading destinations for entertainment, shopping, and

dining in East Texas.

For more information about the Cannery, venues, retail, and restaurants, visit their website: thecannerylindale.com.

Foodie Events

May 4th (11am-3pm): Cinco de Taco in Kilgore - Kilgore loves tacos, but who has the best or the most popular taco in town? They are going to put this to the test in Kilgore’s first taco festival! They will be celebrating with tacos, live music, bingo, kids rides, and for the adults, a beer and margarita garden. Come to N. Commerce St. in downtown Kilgore to sample authentic street tacos made by local restaurants. They will be holding a street taco competition with prizes for “Most Popular Street Taco” and “Best Street Taco.” Your $5 entry will get you five taco tickets, but use them wisely as these are your votes for “Most Popular Taco.” For more info go to kilgoremainstreet.com/cincodetaco.

May 5th (10am-5pm): Cajun Week Crawfish Boil at FRESH Crawfish Boil will begin at 10am and continue until they run out!

Come get some delectable crawfish, sweet corn, and potatoes for $4.99 lb. in the seafood department. Grab as much as you like, and if you want to enjoy it before you get home, ask for a to-go box so you can make a plate to partake on the patio. There will be live music by Louisiana’s own Zydeco band, Bayou Boogie, 11am-2pm on the patio. FRESH by Brookshire’s is located at 6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy. in Tyler.

For more info go to freshbybrookshires.com.

May 6th, June 3rd (9:30am): Coffee Talk - Join for some coffee talk. GABC’s head barista will talk about different specialty coffees and how they are made. They will have a demonstration and a taste

testing session as well as some awesome giveaways!

This is held at Connections Cafe, 1607 Troup Hwy, Tyler.

May 10th (5-9pm) & 11th (11am-7pm): 2019 Piney Woods Wine Festival - The City of Lindale is hosting the 9th Annual Piney Woods Wine Festival featuring wine tastings by the 20 wineries on the Piney Woods Wine Trail many of them national award winners. Uncork the fun for musical entertainment, arts, crafts geared for the wine enthusiast, great food, and of course wine!

This event is free to attend, however, a wristband ($10) is required per day to enter the wine garden (tastings are not included in the $10 entry fee). If you plan on tasting wine, each tasting will cost $1, a glass of wine will range from $5-$8 per glass, and bottles of wine may be purchased from the individual wineries. Each wristband comes with a wine glass and a six-bottle wine tote. Tickets are available at visitlindale.com and may also be purchased at the event on the northeast corner of Picker’s Pavilion.

Picker’s Pavilion is located at 205 E. North Street, Lindale.

May 11th (10am5pm): Shrimp Boil - Come out and get your fix on shrimp, sweet corn, and potatoes for $12.99 lb. in the seafood department. Grab as much as you like, and if you want to enjoy it before you get home, ask for a to-go box so you can feast on the patio. FRESH by Brookshire’s is located at 6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy. in Tyler. For more info go to freshbybrookshires.com.

May 11th (6pm): The Edom Art of Food & Wine Long Table Dinner - Imagine a spring evening under the stars of East Texas strolling through artists’ studios and shops while sampling a variety of appetizers and wine; then having dinner in a field

sharing food and wine with friends at a long community table in the heart of Edom, Texas. The menu will be designed

by Chef Jackson York and Kat Santos of Foodworx, and the sophisticated sound of soft jazz from musicians Maryah McHam and Martyn Popey will complete the evening. This magical night will allow 125 fortunate guests to celebrate and support Edom’s unique community, local arts, food, and wine. For more info go to VisitEdom.com. The Edom Arts Festival Grounds are located by the Red Barn and behind The Shed Cafe.

Enter on FM314 and follow the drive to the Complimentary Valet.

May 11th, 23rd (10am): Learn About the TJC Culinary Arts Program - Come to an informational seminar on this exciting new program! Surround yourself with like-minded Culinary Arts students who share your passion for service. A Culinary Arts degree will prepare you for a variety of food preparation positions and for career advancement in the food service industry. This curriculum was designed with jobs in mind. Local industry experts were consulted to create a degree plan to fit the needs of TJC students. You’ll learn by doing in a real-world environment with commercial-grade equipment. No previous experience is required to enroll. You just need a love of food and a desire to learn. It is recommended to apply for the summer start for higher opportunity of acceptance into the program. For application and other information please visit: tjc.edu/culinary. This will be held at Tyler Jr. College, 1327 Baxter, Pirtle Technology Building, Room T205. Due to limited seating, registration is required. To register for a session please contact Lauren Smith at lsmi4@tjc.edu or call (903)510-3024.

June 19th-20th (7-10pm): Royal Feast Vintner’s Dinner - Vintner’s Dinners are fun events where you get to try wine and eat some of the best food from the Restaurant at Kiepersol! Each dinner event happens at a large table with all the attendees. This dinner includes 4 courses, each course paired with a Kiepersol Wine or Spirit. This a great social event or date night. You will have the opportunity to hear directly from some of the leaders at Kiepersol and dine with some fellow Texas wine lovers. The Royal Feast Vintner’s Dinner menu is a Charcuterie Spread, Fennel Seared Scallops, Steak and Pommes Frites, and Royal Trifle. Tickets are $100 plus tax per person, excluding gratuity. Dinner is served promptly at 7pm. You’re welcome to come early and visit our bar, which is first come, first served or you can visit our Winery and Distillery at Kiepersol. We request that all parties are seated and ready to have fun by 7pm. Sign up at shop.kiepersol.com. Kiepersol is located at 21508 Merlot Lane, Bullard. Future Vintner’s dinners are July 24th-25th, September 18th and November 20th.

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Art

Inside the Artist’s Studio:

Let’s Put in Some Happy Little Trees

The Love of Art and Community with Kerian Massey

By Derrick White

“The hardest part of being an artist, for me, is trying to really express myself genuinely without it becoming some monstrous fluff because all I really want to do is create and not have some deep meaning to it. Other times my art is deep, but not always,” states artist Kerian Massey.

Massey graduated from The Art Center in Tucson, AZ with an Associate’s degree in advertising art. She was taught technical drawing and illustration. “I am also a self-taught painter. I picked up a paintbrush at age 24. I wouldn’t say I was very good for another 6 years or so. It took some time to learn.

I’m still learning,” she adds.

Massey creates in a daring, colorful surrealist style appealing in good design and cheeky tastes.

The artist states, “I paint ideas more than anything.

I will have a big idea floating in my head and it won’t go away until I create it or at least get the idea sketched out onto a canvas. I will paint in whatever style suits my mood. I like realism but most of what I paint lends itself to a more illustrative style with weird juxtapositions.“ Kerian primarily uses acrylic on canvas. She also loves Prismacolor markers, colored pencils and heavy paper for illustrations, scratchboard, pen and ink and a myriad of sculpting materials.

Back in high school, Kerian Massey won an art contest and redesigned the academic logo for the school. The artist recounts another early inspiration: “I went to Puerto Rico on a vacation with a friend and was at a beautiful beach lamenting I only had 2 dollars left, yet we still had two more days left of our trip. A guy saw me drawing and asked me to create a sign for his business. I made $40 and it really hit home I could make a living making art.

When I moved to Texas I created art for schools. I designed murals and mascots for a company called Graffixx. It was incredible to see my work so large, being painted by these talented teams of artists. I got to create the zodiac art mural in the TJC planetarium rotunda and I have created art for local schools including Lindale, Mabank, Tyler, Rains, and Van. As I was doing mural art, I had the opportunity to get my art onto Extreme Home Makeover five times.”

Kerian’s favorite artist is Bob Ross (American painter, art instructor, and television host). “I This Month at Tyler Museum of Art:

“Texas Birds: Works by Frank X. Tolbert”

The Tyler Museum of Art (TMA) is located at 1300 S. Mahon Ave. on the Tyler Junior College main campus. Regular TMA hours are 10am-5pm TuesdaySaturday, and 1-5pm Sunday. The Museum is closed Mondays. For more info call the museum at (903)595-1001, tylermuseum.org, or email info@ tylermuseum.org.

“Texas Birds: Works

by Frank X. Tolbert”

Organized by the Tyler Museum of Art, “Texas Birds” features works from Frank X. Tolbert’s ongoing “Texas Bird Project” – including a recently finished piece that never has been seen by the public.

Started in 2014, this body of work includes drawings, paintings and prints spotlighting a variety of avian species throughout the Lone Star State.

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watched him as a kid with my dad. He taught me the basics of painting long before I ever picked up a brush. He made no real money from it.

His heart made me love his work. I still am not a giant fan of his actual art but he is an artist I will forever admire because it was so much more about the love for art than anything else,” she states. Massey also finds inspiration in the art of Shepard Fairey (contemporary street artist, graphic designer, illustrator and founder of OBEY), Betsy Youngquist (surreal, mixed media artist), and Ron English (artist who explores brand imagery and advertising), just to name a few.

“Art has given me a community of wonderful people who are determined to make our world a better and more colorful place. If it wasn’t for art, I wouldn’t have met so many brilliant, beautiful hearts who inspire me and so many others to keep creating and moving forward. Art is a common ground in a world filled with fear. We cannot escape our need to connect and communicate. Art connects in both a cathartic and subversive way so it is easy to let go.

I feel like I have found a place now in my life where I can truly be myself and also give refuge to others who are seeking the same. I feel like community is key to a solid life filled with good things and once you have it, the paradigm shifts,” states the artist.

Massey adds, “As I grew as an artist I felt one thing I was really lacking was community so I joined the Tyler Art of Peace Committee and got the privilege to create a peace themed mural at Discovery Science Place and a Peace Pillar for the Under the Bridge Ministry. I also go to create several peace poles found throughout Tyler. I am now a part of the Van Zandt Art and Cultural Committee and we just hosted our first art show, the Van Go Art Fair in Van, Texas. It was a spectacular event.

May 5th and runs through August 4th.

TMA members and special guests are invited for a first look at the exhibition and an opportunity to meet the artist during the Members’ Preview Reception from 5:30-7pm Saturday, May 4th at the Museum.

To RSVP or for information on becoming a TMA member, call (903)595-1001, go to tylermuseum.org/support/ membership, or facebook. com/Tyler.Museum.Of.Art. Support for “Texas Birds” is provided by Collectors’ Circle-Gold Sponsors June and Steve Hillis, and Myrtis D. Smith.

Special Events

Special events in connection with current exhibitions include a free First Friday tour May 3rd.

The first Friday of each month, 11am-12:30pm, the TMA offers a full day of free admission plus guided tours of its spotlight exhibitions.

Family Days will be from 2-4pm Saturday, May 11th. Free admission, interactive art projects, light snacks, and a festive atmosphere for all ages are on the menu for the second Saturday of each month with the Tyler Museum of Art’s Family Day.

We will be hosting the annual Junebug Summer Fair in Ben Wheeler, June 22 and 23 at The Forge.”

Back in November of 2018, Massey encountered the opportunity of a lifetime. She and three other kindred spirits and fellow artists, Trystan Rhys, Randy Martin, and Jessica Lisby, opened an art gallery in Edom called the Edom Art Emporium.

It is a hub of creativity and acceptance. The EAE, as it’s affectionately called, hosts a litany of events each month from classes, Thursday night open mics, and themed art shows. So come out and get a sense of the happy little community underneath the piney wooded canopy of Edom, Texas. Where you can shop, eat, unwind, and enjoy not only the art but the people as well.

Kerian Massey concludes, “I want to leave people with the thought art is obtainable. It is not just for museums and high society. It is in everything we do. It’s on our cereal boxes and as we drive down the street it is displayed on both sides of the road in various forms. Art is endless. It surrounds

Gallery Main Street Continues The College Student Exhibition & Opens The Caldwell Show

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

Gallery Main Street’s exhibit showcasing the artwork of local college students runs through May 5th. This exhibit is in partnership with the Tyler Museum of Art’s 15th Annual High School Art Exhibition. Participating artists are Coy Lothrop, Sara Dunning, Brady Collings, Rebekah Ayres, Laminda Miller, Mike Ohara, Maggie Pierce, Joseph Pierce, Joseph Russell, Lilah Shepherd, and Veronica Vinaja.

Opening May 11th-21st will be a unique show from Caldwell.

Upcoming exhibits are: • Opening June 8th-July 7th: 6x6@110 • Opening July 13th-September 10th: 10 Year Anniversary; a Celebration party is August 28th • Opening September 14th-November 5th:

us. We couldn’t express ourselves without it. We are nothing without artistic human expression.

Take a moment to appreciate what art means to you. It is obtainable, because it is in everything you do already.”

More information: • Edom Art Emporium: edomartemporium.com • Artist’s website: keriansart.com

Events

Through May 26th: “It’s Natural:” A Juried Show at Edom Art Emporium - The EAE is excited to host a beautiful show boasting Mother Earth and all her wonders.

In a nod to Earth Day, EAE hopes to bring more awareness and respect to the beauty and bounty of nature through various forms of art. The exhibit runs through May 26th.

The Edom Art Emporium is located at 8281 FM 279, Edom. For more info go to edomartemporium.wordpress.com.

Portraits of Inspirations - This exhibit is in partnership with the 86th Annual Texas Rose Festival.

The 2019 Portraits of Inspiration theme to depict the art style of the Rose Festival items will be provided soon.

• Opening November 9th: Hello Future! - “Hello Future,” a Gallery Main Street production, invites you to explore what greeting and embracing the future means to you. It may reflect your interpretation of the distant future or the very near future.

What are your predictions or prophecies for the future and how will you approach or embrace them? As always, your art is your voice and we would love to hear what you have to say.

To more info, visit downtowntylerarts.com, call (903)593-6905, email GalleryMainStreet@TylerTexas.com. Gallery Main Street is located at 110 W. Erwin St., Downtown Tyler.

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Theatre Events & Plays

May 2nd (6pm): St. Gregory Annual Musical, “Beauty & The Beast” - Everyone is welcome to this wonderful annual production in Caldwell Auditorium, 300 S. College St., Downtown Tyler. For more info go to facebook.com/ events/1995786270476813.

May 3rd (7pm): “Musical Theatre Spring Showcase” will be on the stage at Robert E. Lee Theatre. This event will be a showcase of Musical Theatre songs/numbers performed by members of the Musical Theatre classes at Robert E. Lee. The Robert E. Lee Theatre is located in the Jan E. Jones Fine Arts Center on the Robert E. Lee campus, ESE Loop 323 in Tyler. For more info email Amy.Clemens@ tylerisd.org.

May 3rd-12th (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “The Christians” will be on the stage at Henderson Civic Theatre. A big-little play about faith in America—and the trouble with changing your mind. Pastor Paul does not believe in Hell, and today, he’s going to preach a sermon that finally says what he really believes. He thinks all the people in his church are going be happy to hear what he has to say. He’s wrong. Henderson Civic Theatre is located at 122 E. Main St., Henderson.

For more information call (903)657-2968 or go to hendersoncivictheatre.org.

May 3rd (7pm) and 4th (2pm): “And Then They Came for Me” - Be sure to come and see the KACS Drama Class’ production of “And Then They Came For Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank.”

The story is about two Holocaust survivors who were friends of Anne Frank. The play was written for Middle and High School students on a level that they can understand. Drama students will be selling tickets for $10 each, or you may purchase them at the front desk at the school. This will be held at King’s Academy Christian School, 7330 S. Broadway, Tyler.

May 4th (7-9pm): “Moby Dick!

The Musical” The girls of St. Godley’s School are in trouble!

Money for the school has run out, and the place will have to close. Leave it to these resourceful girls and their unflappable headmistress to come up with a plan to keep the school afloat. Using whatever they can find at hand, the girls mount an original production as a fundraiser: a musical version of Moby Dick, featuring their headmistress in the coveted role of Captain Ahab. This is a high energy, hilarious spoof on Melville’s classic tale presented by Grace Community High School. Tickets are $12. Liberty Hall is located at 103 E. Erwin St., Tyler. Tickets are available online at libertytyler.com.

May 4th-5th, 10-11th (Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “The Red Velvet Cake War” will be on the stage at Cherokee Civic Theatre. Three

female cousins in a small Texas town work together to organize a reunion of their eccentric family, while dealing with their own (mostly husband-related) personal issues. Cherokee Civic Theatre is located at 157 W. 5th St. in Rusk. For more info call (903)6832131 or go to cherokeetheatre.net.

May 9th (7pm): “Alexander’s Feast

by George Frideric Handel” will be presented by Tyler Civic Chorale at First Presbyterian Church. This rarely heard oratorio celebrates the power of music to transform the moods and passions of humankind. Set at a lavish banquet in the court of Alexander the Great, this ode to St. Cecilia was a consistent success during Handel’s lifetime and continues to capture the hearts and minds of audiences through its drama and Handelian flair. First Presbyterian Church is located at 230 W. Rusk St. in Tyler. For more info call (903)5976317 or go to fpctyler.com/finearts.

May 10th-19th (Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “Groucho Marx, A Life in Revue” will be on the stage at Tyler Civic Theatre.

“Groucho, A Life in Revue” is a stage play written by Groucho Marx’s son Arthur Marx and Robert Fisher, with musical direction by Jim Grady. It is a look at the life and career of the famous entertainer Groucho Marx, of the Marx Brothers and “You Bet Your Life” fame. It opened off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on October 8, 1986, and played 254 performances closing on May 3, 1987.

The play opened to rave reviews. This inspired biomusical about “The One and Only” begins with Groucho as an old man doing his famous Carnegie Hall show. It then goes back to the beginnings of the Marx Brothers and their struggles to make it in vaudeville, their rise to stardom, and their eventual breakup. All the classic Groucho songs are included. One actor plays Groucho, another plays Chico and Harpo, and one actress plays all the wives, girlfriends and Margaret Dumont. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre. com. There will be a Mother’s Day Brunch, May 12th at 1:30pm. Tickets for the play and brunch are $30-$37.

May 11th (2:30pm) and May 11th (7:30pm): “Peter Pan” - This production is part of the ARTrageous Studios & Initiatives East Texas Youth Performing Arts Festival. Both performances are guaranteed to be a wonderful time. Tickets can be purchased using Eventbrite or in person at ARTrageous Studios on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday 3-8:30pm.

ARTrageous Studios is located at 14665 Wood Springs Rd., Lindale. The performance will be held at Jean Browne Theatre on the TJC campus, 1300 S. Mahon Ave., Tyler. This production is open to the public.

June 13th-30th (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “Mamma Mia!” - Over 60 million people worldwide have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make “Mamma Mia!” the ultimate feel-good show! ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make “Mamma Mia!” a guaranteed smash hit for any theatre. A mother.

A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)5920561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

June 21st-30th (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “Death of a Salesman” will be on the stage at Henderson Civic Theatre. Arthur Miller’s play “Death of a Salesman” addresses a loss of identity and a man’s inability to accept change within himself and society. The play is a montage of memories, dreams, confrontations, and arguments, all of which make up the last 24 hours of Willy Loman’s life. The play concludes with Willy’s suicide and subsequent funeral. Henderson Civic Theatre is located at 122 E. Main St., Henderson. For more information call (903)657-2968 or go to hendersoncivictheatre.org.

June 29th (2:30pm and 4:30pm): “The Pirates of the Penzance Jr.” - A hilarious farce with sentimental pirates, dim-witted young lovers, and an eccentric Major-General, based on the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. The wit and whimsy of

On Stage this Month: 400 Rose Park Dr., (Next to Tyler Rose Garden Center) Tyler, TX 75702 For tickets: Box Office: (903) 592-0561 or tylercivictheatre.com Box Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm

“Groucho Marx, A Life in Revue” May 10-19, 2019 “Groucho & Brunch” May 12, 2019

Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic score is suffused with a modern sensibility in “The Pirates of Penzance Jr.,” a swashbuckling musical journey! Set on the rocky coast of Cornwall, England, “The Pirates of Penzance Jr.” begins with a group of pirates who are celebrating the birthday of one of their own, Frederic, who has reached his 21st year. Finally having served the full length of his required time with the pirates, he decides to strike off on his own and become an upstanding citizen – which may even mean bringing the pirates to justice. Thus turns out to be a tricky prospect indeed, especially when Frederic’s freedom is called into question! Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

July 5th6th (FridaySaturday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2:30pm): “Shrek the Musical Jr.” - Everyone’s favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as Shrek leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, “Shrek Jr.” is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family. Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task – if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

July 25th-August 11th (Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm): “Disney’s Newsies - The Musical” - Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what’s right and seize the day.

It’s time to carry the banner on your stage with “Disney’s Newsies!” Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, “Newsies” is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, “Newsies” features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (“Little Shop of Horrors,” “Sister Act”) and Jack Feldman, and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (“Kinky Boots”).

Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” “Newsies” is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience. Tyler Civic Theatre is located at 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or go to tylercivictheatre.com.

Summer Productions: Mamma Mia!

June 13, 2019 - June 30, 2019

The Pirates of Penzance JR. June 29, 2019

Shrek The Musical JR. July 5, 2019 - July 6, 2019

Disney's Newsies - The Musical July 25, 2019 - Aug. 11, 2019

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