Eguide November 2014 Edition

November 1, 2014 • Issue 11, Volume 2

Three Z Azian Cuizine: A Culture of Excellence

Beyond The Pale: Have Dulcimer, Will Travel

Hangers of Hope: Thrift Store on a Mission

The Rose City Celebrates: There’s Holiday Spirit in the Air

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The Entertainment Magazine for East Texas November 1, 2014 • Issue 11, Volume 2

Contents 4-5 Dining

» “Three Z Azian Cuizine: A Culture of Excellence”

by Barbara King » News, Events and More

6-7 Movies: by Dustin Chase, Film Critic

» Reviews for “Birdman,” “Nightcrawlers,” “Wild” and “The Horseman” by Dustin Chase » “Locke” at Old Firehouse in Edom » The Movie “Little Hope Was Arson” At Liberty Hall

8-11 Music

» “Beyond the Pale: Have Dulcimer, Will Travel”

by Barbara King » Cowan Center Offers Variety Galore This Season » Suzy Bogguess Comes to Liberty Hall » The Complete Music Gig Guide for Live Music

14-17 Things to Do

» “Hangers for Hope: Thrift Store on a Mission” by Barbara King » Bullard Red White and Blue Festival, ETSO Concert: The Royal Family of Guitars, Day of the Dead at TMA, Cork & Brush, Senior Fall Ball, Henderson Syrup Festival, A Juried Art Exhibit: Against All Odds at Gallery Main Street, Mistletoe & Magic, Red White & You Hiring Fair, The Polar Express at Texas State Railroad, Rose City Christmas Events, Jeanne Robertson, Winter Wonderland of Trees and more » Hundreds of Events and Things to Do Around Tyler

18-19 Art

» “Ride Your Unicorn: Sonia Semone and Tom Geddie

by Derrick White » “First American Solo Show for Latvian Artist Dace Lacia Kidd” by Gini Rainey » “Tyler Museum of Art: Little Black Dress has BEATLEMANIA” by Lynn Dark

20-21 Theatre

» “Clue The Musical,” Keb’ Mo in Concert, “Sister Act,” “Veggie Tales Live,” “Once Upon a Circus,” “The Invention of the Living Room,” “Elf,” “A Christmas Carol,” “The Man Who Came to Dinner” and “Christmas at Home with Neal McCoy” » The Complete Theatre Show Guide

22 Family

» “Discovery Science Place: A New Emphasis on Science and Research Education” By Kelly Griffith-Fields » Lego® Designs Family Contest and Santa’s At the Mall

23 Books

Staff Publisher

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Sales Manager Louie Jerger Copy Editors

Dana Khan, Gini Rainey Editorial

Dustin Chase, Lynn Dark, Kelly Griffith-Fields, Barbara King, Amanda Main, Gini Rainey, Derrick White

» “A Little Bit of This and That” by Gini Rainey » “It’s All Between the Pages: Ben Wheeler Book Fair”

by Gini Rainey

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A Culture of Excellence

By Barbara King You will be surprised by the upscale atmosphere, fresh delicacies and superb service at the new “fast casual” Three Z Azian Cuizine restaurant.

Open since July in the space formerly occupied by Julian’s in Times Square Shopping Center on South Broadway, a full-scale renovation left behind not a trace of the former restaurant.

What used to be a dark, lounge-type area has been freshened up, opened up and brightened up.

Ahead of the curve, the feel is that of ‘big city modern’ dining, with a focus on quality.

They’ve re-invented the space, taken down the walls and constructed a large airy eating area with bar-height tables and long comfortable benches.

Asian-themed design by local artist Dace Lucia Kidd splashes the walls, carrying the colorful visions of cherry blossoms and bamboo throughout the restaurant. The casual elegance of the open space adds to the metropolitan feel.

The owners/management team of Brad and Vanessa Downey and general manager Andrew Griffith have been very strategic and thoughtful about the look of Three Z and also the experience.

Relying on her background in community health science and nutrition, Vanessa’s vision was to bring diet-conscious customers a high-quality alternative to the much-frequented fast food chains. Health conscious, vegetarian, vegan, low carb or glutenfree diners can find something to please their palates on the menu.

You will not find your typical buffet steam tables anywhere in sight as Griffith explains, “all our ingredients are fresh, made from scratch and are not prepared until you order. Our shrimp is fresh from the Louisiana Gulf and the flank steak is choice angus beef. We go the extra mile in our preparation and presentation.”

Service is supreme at Three Z and you will be greeted at the door and given a detailed explanation of the walk-up counter service, menu and recommendations. Selections are extensive, with starters like chicken lettuce wraps, spring rolls and crab wonton. Follow it up with hot and sour soup, a traditional Thai coconut chicken soup or Banh mi, a spicy Vietnamese sandwich with your choice of tofu, chicken, beef, “Azian” BBQ pork or shrimp.

Entrées are served on jasmine white rice, brown rice or Udon noodles, with a selection of sauces from classic spicy to yellow curry, made with fresh bok choy. To top it all off, you choose your protein, from chicken/tofu, beef or shrimp. Make it a family affair, because kids can feast on honey seared or sweet and sour chicken. Desserts are a mouth-watering choice of hand rolled cheesecake spring rolls or green tea ice cream with house-made whipped cream.

“The greatest bonus of our made-to-order entrées is that you can take a menu item, specify extra spicy or no water chestnuts or any other variation to make your meal absolutely the way you want it,” says Griffith.

Three Z boasts the first in Tyler beer garden license, which allows for both on and off premises consumption. You can pair your meal with a specialty Asian beer, Fuki plum wine or Bride of the Fox sake. Wine is available by the glass or bottle, with selections including La Terre House and Washington State Rieslings.

Longtime friends Sarah Cameron from Quitman, and Francis Spuriell from Nacogdoches, found Three Z via Yelp when looking for Thai food and were enjoying portions of spicy shrimp spring rolls, yellow curry with jasmine rice and a mixed green salad with avocados, wonton, herbs and sesame seeds. Spuriell, a self-professed foodie, pronounced the presentation and flavor fantastic and Cameron was impressed by the service. “I noticed that customers were greeted at the door and we were visited personally by one of the owners,” she commented. The friends shared the variety of dishes and commented that prices were very reasonable and the atmosphere low-key and casual.

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explains Griffith, “whether that be in respect to our food, décor or hospitality. Three Z proudly promotes local businesses, with a large wall urging patrons to ‘Eat Local.’

Three Z also wants to dispel the negative perceptions of Asian food. Three weeks before opening, they invited friends and neighbors to try menu items and give their critiques. “We encourage feedback from our patrons, and that’s why you’ll notice a few blank spaces on our entry wall because we are changing and developing new items all the time.”

Kim Lemons and Paige Loftus from Tyler were enjoying a motherdaughter evening, commenting on the relaxed atmosphere and fresh choices. “It’s a great option to be able to eat freshly prepared healthy food,” said Loftus, “and not feel like everything was greasy or fried and high in calories.”

The restaurant also has catering available for larger groups either from the Asian options or specialty menus can be arranged. “We recently catered a dinner for 90 featuring baked salmon and rice pilaf,” Griffith said.

Looking ahead, Three Z has plans for curbside parking and pickup as well as bubble teas and Thai coffees. “We want our guests to feel relaxed and welcomed, whether they run in for a 20 minute lunch or they sit and visit and relax for two hours,” says Griffith.

Three Z is open Monday through Friday 11am-9pm and Saturday from 11am-10pm and closed Sundays.

Three Z is located at 5201 South Broadway in the Times Square Shopping Center. They can be reached at (903)525-9389 and at www.aziancuisine.com. Check them out on Facebook at “ThreeZAsian” for specials.

News

Colebrook Pizza (1700 SSE Loop 323, Tanglewood Shopping Center, Tyler, (903)5045893, online at www.colebrookpizza.com) New to Tyler, not only do they offer great pizza but they have 50¢ wings all day, everyday and they have 37 varieties! Yes folks, that’s not a typo 37 different kinds including cajun bbq, Asian sweet ginger, mango habanero, garlic jalapeno, traditional, sweet onion teriyaki and tons more. Colebrook also offers calzones, pasta dishes, subs and classic Italian fare such as Chicken Parmesan, and a few creative pizza combos such as Bubba’s BBQ Chicken, Gram B’s Favorite and Aloha. Order online or call, delivery is available.

Patriot Restaurant Delivery (www.prdtyler.com, (903)508-3833) Now you can get local food from Tyler restaurants delivered to your door starting at a $2.99 fee. Participating restaurants in the PRD network are Basil Thai Cafe, Bruno’s, Cheng’s China Bistro, Cork, Dickey’s BBQ, Newk’s, What About Kabob and Where’s Rufus (more are being added daily). Browse these participating restaurant’s entire menu at prdtyler.com, then place your order online.

For “First Timer’s” if you go to their website, there is a “no delivery fee for your first time ordering” coupon. They also deliver to offices and hotels.

Five Guys Burgers & Fries (4510 S. Broadway, French Quarter, Tyler) Do you know where the old Dairy Queen used to be in the French Quarter? On the corner in the front of the strip center, this chain restaurant has been doing construction for the past few months. They are expecting to open in January 2015. “Our menu here is simple and has very few items on it - hamburgers, hot dogs and a few sandwiches. There are eight varieties of burgers and 15 condiments and toppings, but the combination is endless. Well, there’s 250,000 possibilities actually,” stated Jack Goodson, Marketing Coordinator for the Tyler location. There are more than 1000 locations across the USA of Five Guys - welcome to Tyler guys!

The Foundry Coffee House (202 S. Broadway, downtown Tyler, (903)944-7805, www.foundrycoffee.com) Recently opened and quickly gaining popularity, The Foundry Coffee House is offering the hip and cool coffee scene a new twist with their Pie Day Fridays, live music on weekends, and frequent visits to the parking lot by the Curbside Taco truck. “Line outside for tacos. Line inside for pie. Everybody’s smiling.” Their slogan, “Stop in.

Hang Out. Drink Coffee. Meet People. Fall in Love.

Listen to Music. Dance. Pray. Sing. Laugh. Smile,” is very fitting for this place. They are serving Tylerbased Porch Culture coffee in a bunch of varieties.

One last thing, The Foundry is offering Friday Night Films too. Upcoming is “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” November 21st; “Bella” December 19th and “Cool Hand Luke” January 23rd. Movies are free to attend; and be sure to stick around afterwards for the lively discussions.

Brunch Us

Brunch seems to be the latest trend for Tylerites and Cork (5201 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, (903)363-9197) has certainly jumped on the bandwagon for this.

Each week they have heavenly specials such as a Champagne Brunch with endless Mimosas that start at 10am. Specials often change. Football, of course, is on all the screens too. Cork offers modern Euro-Asian food, from their famous shrimp Mezcal and lamb chops to the market-fresh sushi and seafood. Cork is a unique casual dining restaurant with an extensive wine list, live music, hand-crafted cocktails and fabulous dining. They are open for dinner, brunch on Sundays, and closed on Mondays. Check out their website or Facebook page for Wine Dinners, too.

Events

Local Love by Artist Nation hosts get togethers at area restaurants monthly. This month’s will be November 11th at Sonoma Grill at 6-9pm. You may have heard that Sonoma Grill and Fish City Grill are

about to move to new locations. Yes, it’s true! So this is another good reason to show extra love and enjoy 1/2 price off selected appetizers this night. Sonoma Grill is currently located at 5875 Old Bullard Rd., Tyler. No RSVPs are needed for this night. This is a great opportunity to share some art, make new friends and eat some awesome food.

Tuesday, November 4th - “Dinner Tonight” Cooking School will be held 6-8pm. If you are looking for ways to prepare easy, nutritious, and economical meals for your family, then this cooking class is for you. There will be cooking demonstrations by County Extension Agents and Celebrity Chef Christian C.G. Chavanne. Chavanne is a native of the French Riviera, Christian Chavanne, Chef, culinary consultant, instructor, writer, and television host has a passion and appreciation for foods of all cultures with a special emphasis on the cuisines of his native Provence and the Mediterranean as well as California, South West and regional cooking of North America. The cost to attend is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. The event is co-sponsored by the following counties: Gregg, Harrison, Panola, Rusk, Smith, Wood, and Upshur. Held at the Tyler Rose Garden, 420 Rose Park Dr., Tyler. For more info or reservations call (903)236-8428.

Sunday, November 9th - Fall Foliage Brunch Train at Texas State Railroad will be held 10am-3pm.

The first cold snap triggers the changing of the season in the East Texas forest country. The Fall Foliage Brunch train is designed to give nature lovers the best opportunity to view this annual show close-up.

Tickets are $55 per person (meal included). For more info call (877) 726-7245.

First Thursday of the Month - Cooking Heart to Heart Class - Join us at 10am the first Thursday of the month, in the Whitney Cafe seating area of the Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital to learn about heart healthy cooking with heart healthy ingredients! Trinity Mother Frances nutritionists and chefs will be on hand to instruct and demonstrate delicious dishes that are also great for you.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve your cooking skills and your health. This is held at the Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital, 800 E. Dawson, Tyler. For more info call (903)531-4542.

Every Tuesday - Kid’s Korner Cooking ClassesCome join Kid’s Korner Cooking Class every Tuesday starting at 2pm or 4:15pm. Sign up near the Taste Kitchen. There is a one-time fee of $25.

“We help encourage nutritious food habits by giving children a hands on experience while creating lasting memories.” Meet at our Taste Kitchen to join the fun. These fun classes are held at FRESH

by Brookshire’s, 6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler, www.freshbybrookshires.com.

Monday, November 3rd - “Holiday Baking for the Rest of Us: Halfway Homemade” cooking class will be held 5-7pm at Let’s Cook with Chef Jessica Kane.

Join Chef Jessica in learning to make holiday treats to wow your guests. No one needs to know you didn’t start from scratch, and believe us, they won’t be able to tell. At this demonstration, sit back, enjoy a cup of coffee, or feel free to bring a beverage of your choice.

Taste everything the chef creates and take a full-size treat to go. The menu includes “Once upon a Box ‘Chiffon’ White Cake: Flavored Your Way,” “Perfect Every Time (In Very Little Time) Chocolate Cake: Make it Mocha or Make it Mint,” “The Instant You Can Get Away With: Easy Fillings,” and “Simple Ganache in 5 Minutes.” Cost of this class is $30 per person. Space for classes is limited and reservations must be made no later than 24 hours in advance.

Let’s Cook is located at 7924 South Broadway, Suite 300, Tyler. For reservations call (903)581-2665 or log on at www.letscooktyler.com. Mention you heard about this class in EGuide Magazine!

Every Thursday and Saturday - Rose City Farmers Market will take place 8am-1pm, featuring the best in locally grown produce, local artists, and local music. This is a vibrant community marketplace promoting fresh, healthy, local foods grown within 75 miles of the market, handcrafted art and artisan products, local music, sustainable living, education, and entertainment. This will take place at Juls Restaurant, 7212 Old Jacksonville Hwy., on Tuesday evenings (5-7pm) and Saturdays (7am-1pm). For more information call (903)4846120, foodcoalition.org. Admission is free.

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development and the genius of the project.

Final Thought – “Birdman” is endless layers of fascination and ambition brought to fascinating life by Inarritu and an Oscar worthy performance from Keaton.

Grade B+

Movie Reviews By

“Nightcrawler”

Dustin Chase

www.texasartfilm.com Dustin is a Member of the “Houston Film Critics Society” Film Critic/Assistant Editor for “Texas Art & Film” (texasartfilm.com) Film Critic for “The Daily News” (Galveston) Entertainment Reporter for “Galveston.com” Film Critic for “Island Guide,” (Galveston) & “EGuide Magazine” (Tyler) and Online Air Entertainment News Commentator at “News 92FM’s Livin’ Large”

“Birdman” Starring: Michael Keaton,

Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts It’s hard to go wrong with an Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu film. His previous films “21 Grams,” “Biutiful” and “Babel” have all earned Oscar nominations and “Birdman” will be no different, except for the fact it will be hailed as his greatest achievement. Each award season there seems to be at least one film that is intellectually smarter than all the others. A film often too smart for it’s own good; at least where getting accolades from out of touch voters are concerned. It’s not that “Birdman” requires you to understand the real life parallel of casting Keaton (or even Norton for that matter), or pick up on the subtle references to Keaton’s career in conjunction with Birdman’s, or even decipher the multiple layers presented in the format. However, if you do pick up on these elements, Birdman will be an endlessly fascinating experience.

Riggin Thompson (Keaton) is trying to transition his career away from the billion dollar blockbuster franchise “Birdman,” that made him a star. Instead of doing “Birdman 4,” he has decided to adopt a play on Broadway, with critics and associates questioning not only his ability but his sanity. Riggin can’t get “Birdman” out of his head, every moment he isn’t rehearsing on the stage, there is an urge to seep back into the character that the fans on the street yearn for. Can he truly ever shed the character that made him the actor he is today, and does he really want to?

Word has it that Mike Nichols (“Closer,” “The Birdcage”) told Inarritu that using extremely long takes (filming over 15 pages at a time with no cuts) would be near impossible and a grueling experience for the project. Inarritu did it anyway and you can feel the intensity of the actors and crew following the story without a cut. It’s a brilliant technique and Inarritu is just the magician to pull it off.

The cinematography is beautifully fluid, spinning around a group of four actors as they interchange dialogue giving us the viewer nearly unprecedented perspective. The editing also adds to the film’s dreamlike effect, transitioning seamlessly from one time period of the day to another. Technically “Birdman” is a near perfect blend of special effects and reality. The one drawback? I couldn’t help but think of Darren Arronofsky’s “Black Swan” in the third act with some of the elements I won’t mention here thrown in.

It’s rare to have a director so good at the technically orchestration of a film and yet consistently able to cast and deliver the performances out of his actors, which it always does (see endless acting nominations in his previous films for example). Keaton without a doubt delivers the performance of his career. Such a layered and difficult performance, Inarritu gives us a reason to love Keaton again.

The entire cast surrounding Keaton is also terrific,including Norton doing some of his best work in years alongside his “Painted Veil” co-star Naomi Watts; who was nominated for Inarritu’s “21 Grams” back in 2003. Emma Stone really steps out of her comfort zone as an actress and proves she is more rigid and interesting than the well rounded characters she played previously. All the actors are also dealing with choreography due to the long takes, staying in character for long periods of time, which appears to only add to their depth,

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo “I’ve been told I’m persistent,” Lou Bloom says, but his idea of persistent allows this film to turn devilishly creepy. Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal (“Brokeback Mountain,” “Prisoners”) is the type of determined, method, engrossed-in-his-profession actor that eventually attains that coveted Oscar. Gyllenhaal admits to working on his career after the embarrassing “Prince of Persia” flop. His recent films “Prisoners,” “Enemy,” and even “End of Watch” show a more dedicated and focused actor. “Nightcrawler” takes that to a different level. It’s easily the performances of his career; the type of performance where an actor dissolves into the role. Not only that, writer/director Dan Gilroy’s script is a modern marvel, it’s smart, cunning and leads the viewer on a wild ride.

A “nightcrawler” is someone who films b-roll footage for newscasts, the bloodier the better. Lou Bloom (Gyllenhaal) stumbles into this career because he doesn’t have the skills to do anything else. He steals a bike to buy a cheap camera and a police scanner, then begins working his way up, altering the crime scene if it makes the shot more interesting. Lou is a leech, cunning and a quick study. His footage of a dying man on a stretcher gets him a quick check from Local 6 News, where he impresses graveyard shift news director Nina (Russo), creating a very dangerous give/take relationship. Lou’s need to climb the food chain proves he will stop at nothing to get the type of footage no one else will touch.

Imagine a profession worse than paparazzi, a nightcrawler is a bottom feeder, fueling that age old saying journalists must abide by, “if it bleeds it leads.” Lou is like a greasy, despicable car salesman, but what he is literally selling is often morally questionable. Dan Gilroy (Russo’s husband) has crafted a smart thriller that turns into this bloodsucking suspense film before we even realize what it is. There is a car chase sequence, in Lou’s obnoxious red sports car, that is the definitive car chase thrill of the year. The darker the film gets, the more intense Gyllenhaal’s performance becomes. It’s a Tom Ripley type situation where the viewer must decide exactly what they are rooting for, getting away or getting caught.

“What we air is screaming women running down their driveway with their throat cut,” Nina explains the type of graphic footage that changes ratings. “You can find almost anything if you look hard enough,” Lou explains. It’s the ‘creep factor’ that makes this role and story so compelling, on the one hand making money off dead or dying bodies is reprehensible for a career, but the satisfaction is in Lou’s eyes when he sees that fresh blood or a dying human begging for help where he reaches for the camera instead. There is a Mexican dinner scene that is probably the best acting of Gyllenhaal’s career and really showcases the detailed madness of this performance.

Final Thought – Gyllenhaal gives one of the year’s best performances as one of the most despicable characters.

Grade B+

association Witherspoon has had in 2014, starting with a supporting role in “The Good Lie” and her producing credit on “Gone Girl.”

Witherspoon, also a producer of “Wild,” allows critically acclaimed director Jean Marc Vallee (“The Dallas Buyers Club”) to push her way out of her comfort zone into the best performance of her career.

Her backpack is nicknamed “monster” by those who see it because it is huge and she is one of few females on the Pacific Crest Trail. Furthermore, she isn’t experienced or trained against the elements of the wild. Yet, for Cheryl Strayed (Witherspoon), this 1,100 mile hike is a do-it-or-die situation. She has lost a lot, ruined what little she had left, and cornered herself into a life of drug abuse, sexual addiction, and fallen so far from “the woman my mother raised me to be.” Despite the elements, the wild animals, the difficult paths, being a rare female out alone on the trail, and her understanding that this journey might kill her, she confides to a fellow hiker that her life back in Minneapolis was lonelier than being in the wild.

The film opens with a brutal scene, which is an indication that this will not be your typical Witherspoon film; this is gritty “Dallas Buyers Club” territory. Vallee successfully uses the art of flashback to deepen the meaning and importance of Cheryl’s journey. Laura Dern plays her mother, the kind, overly positive figure that would be disturbed to see what her little girl has become. Tortured and haunted by her mother’s presence on the trail, Cheryl sees glimmers of her in the forest, by the lake, or in the animals. Witherspoon pitches a tent, starts a fire and more than bares her soul, all for the first time on screen, and since Vallee doesn’t practice or rehearse beforehand, the frustration in her face isn’t pretend.

The script, based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, is a lot funnier than you might imagine; it’s the same type of ironic comedy Danny Boyle used in “127 Hours.” There is a hilarious scene at a stopping place where a more experienced guide sifts through Cheryl’s “monster,” helping her lighten the load. Another time, an unusual man stops to interview her for the “Hobo Newspaper.” “Is that really a thing?” she asks, before attempting to explain that she is a hiker, not a hobo. “Wild” is a serious film in that it’s about a human journey of forgiving yourself for what you have become, what you have done to other people, and proving that every mistake has a purpose if it leads you to a better place.

Final Thought – an emotional and spiritual journey providing Witherspoon the opportunity to prove her dedication as an actor.

Grade B

“The Homesman”

Releases November 28th Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Hilary Swank, Meryl Streep Tommy Lee Jones’ latest film, the follow-up to his 2005 directorial debut, “The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada,” takes us as far away from the conventional western as I have seen from any modern director. The entire premise, movement heading from west to east, an unmarried female transporting crazy women Releases November 28th back to Iowa—all of it goes against everything cinema has taught us Starring Reese Witherspoon about the western. Jones, who also co-wrote the screenplay, has a lot If Matthew McConaughey can turn a career around after not of things to say; however, he does it with subtlety, and sometimes being taken seriously in his early work, surely Witherspoon can do pushes questions over to the viewers to make their own assertions. the same with one Oscar already in her pocket. With a career built on Two-time Oscar winner Swank turns in another great performance, pop culture, rom-coms and a rocky off-camera life, Witherspoon is giving her all to a role that seems suited to her capabilities. one of the actors most people argue did not deserve that best actress In the Nebraska Territory in the late 1800’s, Mary Bee Cuddy is Oscar award for “Walk the Line.” All that is about to change, because 31 years old, unmarried and self-sufficient on her farmland. Men tell there is no better proof of deserved ownership than to land yourher about her plain face and bossy nature, and refuse to marry her. So self back in the nomination seat. “Wild” is the third positive film when the local preacher asks for someone to take three crazy women

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whose husbands cannot take care of them back east to their families - a five-week journey by wagon she is the only volunteer. On her way home after picking up the wagon, she encounters scoundrel George Briggs (Jones). She saves his life and orders him to assist her with the women, promising him money when the delivery is complete. They encounter many things, such as defiled graves and Indians, but for Cuddy, the most frightening is a sense of hopelessness and what will become of her when and if she returns home.

It would seem like a crime against everything a western should stand for not to have a beautifully landscaped western genre film. Therefore, Jones enlisted cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto (“Babel”) to photograph the beautiful brush landscapes in the film, and his framing of nearly every shot with Swank looks like it belongs in an ancient version of “National Geographic.”

The script journeys into unforeseen places, constantly reminding us that this is a segment of early western settler life we haven’t seen before. The film, for all it’s singing, dancing, and light-hearted moments, is predominantly bleak. You don’t realize it fully until the credits role.

Jones makes us think and challenges the viewer by attempting something we haven’t seen before, and I cannot fault him on that. There are moments that work beautifully in “The Homesman,” and there are those that do not. It constantly surprises us with each turn; just as we think we understand the characters, we are proven wrong.

Perhaps that’s a lot to ask of an audience; perhaps it’s the fault of the author of the novel on which the film is based, Glendon Swarthout.

The performances and the break from convention certainly make this film refreshing. The supporting roles and cameos only add to the film’s fleeting grandeur. I have no idea where or even if Swank can fit into the best actress race with such an uneven role, regardless of how pleasant she is to watch.

Final Thought – Convention defying, albeit perplexing, western.

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Saturday, November 8th at 7pm “Locke” at Old Firehouse in Edom Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Steven Knight (“Eastern Promises,” “Dirty Pretty Things”) and driven by an unforgettable performance by Tom Hardy, “Locke” is a thrillingly unique cinematic experience of a man fighting to salvage all that is important to him.The film also stars Olivia Coleman and Ruth Wilson.

Ivan Locke (Hardy) has worked diligently to craft the life he has envisioned, dedicating himself to the job that he loves and the family he adores. On the eve of the biggest challenge of his career, Ivan receives a phone call that sets in motion a series of events that will unravel his family, job, and soul. All taking place over the course of one absolutely riveting car ride,”Locke” is an exploration of how one decision can lead to the complete collapse of a life.

“Rolling Stone” magazine calls the film “A powerhouse of suspense and fierce emotion” while “Variety” states “Tom Hardy as you’ve never seen him before. It defies our notion of what’s cinematic.” Additionally, “Financial Times” calls it “An incredibly exciting film: A moral quandary played out like a thriller.”

The Old Firehouse Cinema Independent Film Series presents “Locke” on Saturday, November 8th at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Tickets are $8 in advance (+service fee) or $8 cash at the door. For more information contact www.theoldfirehouse.net or (903)852-ART1 (2781).

The Movie “Little Hope Was Arson” Will Be At Liberty Hall November 23rd

By Justin Lowe Not about to be outdone by tabloid TV shows or seriousminded newsmagazine coverage, first-time documentary feature director Theo Love delves into an infamous East Texas case of serial arson and comes up with some curious conclusions. This faith-themed film will clearly entertain audiences.

On New Year’s Eve 2009, the Little Hope Baptist church in Tyler, Texas burned to the ground in a mysterious fire that stumped investigators trying to determine the cause. When several more churches end up damaged or destroyed by fires within a 40-mile radius, they begin to suspect that they’re dealing with a serial arsonist, or perhaps

more than one.

Investigators from various state agencies join federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in a case that soon becomes the largest ever in East Texas. As the number of arson incidents at churches climbs above a half-dozen by January 2010, the agencies are under increasing pressure to produce leads and suspects, but come up empty-handed in almost every instance, asserting there are few clues and little similarity between the fires, other than their targets.

Meanwhile, church communities grow increasingly tense, feeling threatened to the point that some even post members of their congregations on night watches to defend their places of worship.

Eventually a tipster casts suspicion on Daniel McAllister, 19 and Jason Borque, 21 - former members of a local church. Ironically, McAllister’s sister Christy is a communications specialist with the Texas Department of Public Safety and agrees to assist agents with the investigation of her brother’s suspected crimes. Fresh evidence leads to the arrest of the two young men, who are jailed on arson charges, facing up to five life terms or more if convicted.

In a region known as the “buckle” of the Bible Belt, burning churches is the type of offense that could potentially get suspects shot, so passions are

Liberty Hall, located in downtown Tyler at 103 E. Erwin St., and offers entertainment through film, theater, comedy and music.

Most movies are $5-$7.

“The Classics”

Thursday, november 6

Sound of Music

“A Nostalgic Christmas” Thursday, december 4

A Christmas Story

Thursday, november 20

Thursday, december 11

friday, november 28

Thursday, december 18

The King and I

White Christmas

Meet Me in Saint It’s A Wonderful Life Louis clearly still running high during the period following the arrests when Love, who was raised overseas

by Christian missionaries, shot the film. Church leaders, congregation members and investigators are all quite cooperative on camera, sharing their confusion and frustration over the fires. Members of McAllister’s and Borque’s families are also eager to tell their stories. Also there are prison interviews with Daniel McAllister and Jason Borque.

Christy McAllister’s involvement in the investigation is by far the most intriguing plot thread, rife with irony and conflicted loyalties, but Love doesn’t manage to tease much tension out of her interviews, seemingly content to let her just tell her story rather than more thoroughly examining her motives.

Love and DP Nate Larson shoot the film like an in-depth investigative news story, although Love’s sympathies clearly lie with the church-members, eliminating a clear sense of objectivity almost from the start. The film is attractively and professionally packaged however, with accomplished camerawork and editing supporting a narrative that eventually seems to reveal more smoke than fire.

Local Tylerites who remember this time in recent history will enjoy the details and scope of this film, Tickets are $7 and available at the door and at LibertyTyler.com.

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Music Beyond the Pale:

Have Dulcimer, Will Travel

By Barbara King Trying to classify or pigeonhole the music of Dallas-based band Beyond the Pale is an exercise in futility. Compare it to asking a world class chef for an ingredient list and getting the response of ‘a little pinch of this and a tad of that.’

This band is truly unique, and each and every concert is a wild, spirited blend of Celtic, Americana, and traditional folk tunes.

Together for 15 years, the band is comprised of husband and wife duo, Christy and Gordon McLeod, joined by Betsy Cummings and rounded out by John Delaney, each talented musicians in their own right.

Settle in for a one of a kind experience, ranging from haunting melodic tunes with strong Celtic influences to swing to a Tex-Mex polka or an Irish jig.

Christy McLeod, who also manages and books the band, says “it’s a labor of love for us to perform in East Texas. This area is definitely our strongest fan base. And it means the world to us to see our audience singing along as we perform.” Having lived in Tyler for over 30 years before moving to Dallas, the McLeod’s realize the value of support from smaller towns and the commitment people show to local artists and live music. Beyond The Pale has recently captivated audiences locally on the patio at Fresh By Brookshire and the Winnsboro Center for the Performing Arts.

You might even get a glimpse of instruments you’ve never seen before, as between the four band members they play a grand total of fifteen different ones. You’ll be transfixed by the sounds of the fiddle, hammered dulcimer, flute, accordion, guitar, concertina, clarinet, harmonica, mandolin, tambourine, saxophone, tin whistle, mandolin, and bodhran.

Gordon McLeod, a gifted writer and producer, also plays a mean fiddle. Their song set will entrance the listener with stories of ancient Ireland to the English tale of Anne Boleyn to an amusing battle between a widow and the devil. The lyrics transport the audience to times of tragedy, strength, and perseverance. McLeod has penned poignant songs with titles like “Hester,” inspired by a gravestone of Irish lineages, as well as a Swing number called “ Catfish Nightmare Blues.”

Just when you feel that you’ve gotten a handle on their material and style, Christy steps up to the mic with a mesmerizing cover of a Beatles oldie or a Pink Floyd favorite. To coin a phrase, “expect the unexpected.” This is not one of your staid, ‘applaud politely after each song scenarios.’ Audiences clap, whistle and stomp their feet and dance the jig at a typical Beyond The Pale concert. It’s a concert that will appeal to the whole family, and the kids can dance right along.

Superb vocals and melodious harmonies spotlight the voices of Betsy Cummings and Christy McLeod, with solo vocals also by Gordon McLeod and John Delaney. Each band member is a complimentary piece of the whole, as they each take center stage as the selections change. The band members are all strong, creative performers that obviously love what they do. Throw in some “sweep you off your feet” fiddling and you’ve got a night to remember.

“Music is our passion,” explains Christy, “and an integral part of our lives.” The band members have daily challenging corporate responsibilities, but the joy of entertaining and storytelling never wanes. Gordon and Christy are both songwriters and have a studio at their home in Dallas. “We haven’t collaborated on any songs together up to this point,” says Christy, “but when we’re at home Gordon will pick up the fiddle and I will pick up the guitar and we’ll play together because we love it.”

The band plays about 30 gigs a year and have performed in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and West Texas. Their venues are as varied as the band themselves, including concert halls, theaters, music festivals, private house parties, and corporate events.

“We’ve really enjoyed being part of the music community in Texas,” says McLeod “and have had the joy of sharing our stories and music all across the State. Our motto should be...have dulcimer, will travel.

If it’s drivable from Dallas, we’d love to perform.”

To hear their music or to find out more information about bookings, go to Beyond-the-pale.com or contact Christy McLeod at (972)530-0757, beyondthepale@beyond-the-pale.com or on Facebook at Beyond The Pale (musician/band).

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Adler & Hearne:

Saturday, November 15th at The Old Firehouse The Old Firehouse Acoustic Concert Series will present Adler & Hearne on Saturday, November 15th at 7:30pm (door open at 7pm).

In concert, Lynn Adler and Lindy Hearne blend their voices and instruments in a spirited signature sound that reflects the duo’s second-nature connection through song. The two met in Nashville while on solo musical journeys. Years later their paths merged in Texas, where they formed the duo Adler & Hearne, along with their indie label Spring Hollow Records.

Adler & Hearne’s music has grown deep roots in the sandy soil and piney woods of their Spring Hollow Organic Song Farm. The duo’s musical formative years share common experiences in folk, gospel and classical music – organic influences that inform their singing and songwriting. But the subject matter of their songs knows no bounds, nor does their musical style. Their live sets range from crooning songs of love and longing, losing and finding – to covering touchy subjects with unexpected musical overtones – to camping it up with modern day spirituals steeped in dry wit.

They pride themselves on their multi-generational audience appeal and The Old Firehouse welcomes them back and once again expects a full house.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information contact www.theoldfirehouse.net or (903)852-ART1 (2781), www.adlerandhearne.com.

All Saints Day Service of Choral’s ‘Evensong of Remembrance’ The East Texas community is invited to mark All Saints Day at an ‘Evensong of Remembrance’ sung by the chancel choir of First Presbyterian Church in Tyler.

The ‘Evensong of Remembrance’ is part of the church’s fine arts series. The service will be held in the church’s sanctuary at 230 West Rusk Street in Tyler at 6pm on Sunday, November 2nd. All are welcome. Says the church’s director of music Donald Duncan, “With quiet beauty and candlelight, this service in observance of All Saints Day will emphasize the power of God over death and the grave, as we give thanks for the lives of those who have departed this world for the Church Triumphant.”

Open Taps at True Vine Brewing Company

The last Saturday of each month, November 29th) True Vine Brewing Company in Tyler opens it’s brewery doors for “Open Taps.”

This event is open to the public and is from 5-8pm and will feature their current ales, limited/experimental ales, local food for sale and some great local music from some of Tyler’s favorite bands.

Paid adult admission gets you in the door and two beer tickets for True Vine’s current offerings. The first 250 adultdrinker guests will receive a True Vine beer glass. $10 advance tickets are discounted and available for purchase until 24 hours in advance of each Open Taps event. $15 “At-the-door-tickets” are available on the day of the event at the registration table. Children 11 and under get in free with adult ticket.

Entry for non-drinker adults and kiddos 12 years and over is a $3 cover in advance or at the door.

10% of proceeds go to a local non-profit. We love our community!

Parking and seating is limited. Park where you can and bring your own chair if you would like a guaranteed seat. You must be 21 to drink and you must present your ID. No exceptions. Cheers!

orchestra” by The Los Angeles Times, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is composed of 15 of jazz music’s leading soloists under the direction of legendary trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis.

JLCO draws from an extensive and festive holiday repertoire that includes original arrangements of your favorite Christmas tunes in swingin’ style!

This event is sponsored by Michelle & Tim Brookshire.

Cowan Center will present this performance Tuesday, December 9th at 7:30pm.

Tickets range $37-$62.

Upcoming 2015 Performances are:

Dueling Fiddles.....................................January 17th Mamma Mia!.........................................January 26th Nicholas Sparks.................................... February 5th Kodo One Earth Tour: Mystery.......... February 17th The Capitol Steps....................................March 19th Melody Makers........................................March 28th Rod Canion............................................. March 31st Penn & Teller............................................April 17th Sublime Finale...........................................April 25th Mathemagic...............................................April 29th Lots of Fun Music of All Kinds Cowan Center is located at 3900 University The next few months abound with lots of music at Cowan Center! Featuring classical to sing- Blvd. on the UT Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the Box Office, or by calling (903)566-7424 or a-longs, there is something for everyone. online at uttyler.edu/cowan.

November and December at Cowan Center:

“Sister Act!”

“Sister Act” is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it “Ridiculously Fun,” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement! Featuring original music by 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Little Shop of Horrors”), “Sister Act” tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look—a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, “Sister Act” is reason to rejoice!

This is sponsored by Texas Bank & Trust.

Cowan Center will present this performance Thursday, November 6th at 7:30pm.

Tickets range $37-$67.

The Inaugural Frances Cowan Gibson Classical Music Event : Yuja Wang and Leonidas Kavakos

Suzy Bogguss Comes To Liberty Hall

Suzy Bogguss didn’t set out to craft a Merle Haggard tribute record. Some might call that serendipity; she just calls it “Lucky.”

“Merle Haggard is a heck of a storyteller,” says Suzy.

“When I hear his songs, I feel like I’m listening in on someone’s life.” On her new album, “Lucky,” a collection of songs all written by Haggard, Suzy does more than just listen - the CMA, ACM and Grammy Award-winning singer makes the country rebel’s compositions her own, reinterpreting classics like “The Bottle Let Me Down,” “Silver Wings,” and “Today I Started Loving You Again” from a female point of view. “Merle is one of the most masculine songwriters I’ve ever heard, and I’ve been watching boys cover his music for years. I just thought, ‘Why couldn’t a girl do this?’”

Suzy says.

Turns out, a woman can - especially if that woman is Suzy Bogguss, one of country music’s most pristine and evocative vocalists. With the release of the Illinois native’s 1989 major label debut, “Somewhere Between,” Suzy quickly became one of the key artists that defined those golden days of ’90s country. She scored a string of Top 10 singles with country radio staples like “Outbound Plane,” “Drive South,” “Hey Cinderella,” “Letting Go,” and “Aces,” and her 1991 album of that name was certified platinum.

In addition, she scored a trio of gold albums and notched more than 3 million sales.

“He really is the poet of the common man.” Or in this case, an extraordinary woman. Get your tickets today to see Suzy in concert November 8th at 8pm at Liberty Hall, downtown Tyler. Tickets are $22 online and $25 at the door. VIP Boxes are $175.

Twenty-seven year old pianist Yuja Wang is widely recognized as one of the most important artists of her generation. Lauded for her controlled, prodigious technique, she has been praised for her authority over the most complex technical demands of the repertoire. Leonidas Kavakos is renowned across the world as a violinist and artist of rare quality, known at the highest level for his virtuosity, superb musicianship and the integrity of his playing.

Together, Yuja & Leonidas have toured the globe spreading the passion for classical mastery and expanding musical horizons. These two superb musicians have collaborated with almost every major conductor and esteemed orchestra in the world. Witness as these two virtuosos unite in harmony as they perform the great violin and piano sonatas of Brahms.

Cowan Center will present this exquisite perMention his name to just about any country formance Thursday, November 20th at 7:30pm. music lover and the response will likely be, “What Tickets range $17-$52. an awesome vocalist!” Between 1979 and 1990 John Jazz at recorded and marketed six albums on his own Clear Lincoln Sky Records label. Those early discs and John’s strong regional popularity attracted him attention on Music Center Orchestra Row. Capitol Records signed him in 1992 and it was there that he had a string of hits, including “Your Love with Amazes Me,” “Standing on the Edge of Goodbye,” “I Wynton Marsalis: Think About It All The Time,” “Change My Mind,” “If I Had Any Pride Left At All,” “Kiss Me In The Car,” Big Band ‘What’s In It For Me,” and “You and Only You.” Holidays As John has grown in his walk with Christ, his with calling has been to share God’s love with his audispecial ence. Moving into a new phase in his career, John’s tenor voice remains an instrument that is able to guest Cecile McLorin Salvant touch all our hearts.

Enjoy a festive complimentary dessert recepBelcher Performance Center at LeTourneau Unition before the concert and bring the whole family!

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SATURDAY NOV. 8TH Benefitting Texas Wounded Warriors

Bands start at 11am All Day/Night

Classic Car Show starts at Noon Bike Show starts at 3

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BANDS FOR NOVEMBER:

Saturday, Nov. 1 - Dustin Becker Friday, Nov. 7 - The Haggertys Saturday, Nov. 8 - Kinsey Sadler Friday, Nov. 14 - 7 Years Today Saturday, Nov. 15 - Something Blue Thursday, Nov. 20 - Ally Venable (4-7pm) Friday, Nov. 21 - Blacktop Gypsy Saturday, Nov, 22 - Kasey Martin Friday, Nov. 28 - Bullet Proof

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Friday, November 7th Circle M Crawfish – Live Music, 7-10 Click’s Live – Coral Thief, 9-12 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – DJ Krash Karaoke, 8-12 Saturday, November 1st The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Paul Shafer, 7-10 The Back Porch, Kilgore – Lady Chazz & The Tramps, Jake’s – I20 Band, 8-11 9-1 Juls – Trey Dillon, 7-11 Belcher Center, Longview – Keb’ Mo’, 7-10 Lago Del Pino – Buggaboo, 8-11 Breakers – Todd Renlee, 8-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Click’s Live – Bleed The Rain, ETX Binary System, Wes Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – DJ, 8-12 Board & The Foundry, 9-1 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Crawdaddy’s, Flint – Boogie Butts Karaoke, 8-12 Purple Pig – Live acoustic music, 6-9 Cork - DJ, 10-1 Republic Ice House – The Haggertys, 8-12 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Gene Evans Band, Ricks – Safira, 8-12 9-1 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Devin Leigh, 7-10 Stanley’s BBQ – Mingo Fishtrap, 9-12 Half Moon – Proud Cut Ponies, 8-12 Where’s Rufus – Boogie Butt Karaoke, 8-12 Iron Horse – Hubcap & The Loose Nuts, 9-1 Wrights BBQ – Karaoke, 7-10 Jake’s – Caitlyn Brette, 8-11 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Juls – DJ, 10-1 Saturday, November 8th Lago Del Pino – Something Blue, 9-12 Breakers – Paul Shafer, 8-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Click’s Live – Broken Silence, Unit 21, Death Row Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Bodeen, 9-1 Republic Ice House – Dustin Becker, 8-12 Crawdaddy’s, Flint – Boogie Butts Karaoke, 8-12 Rick’s – Live 80, 9-1 Cork - DJ, 10-1 Stanley’s BBQ – The London Souls, 9-12 Sweet Dreams Winery, Palestine – David Cooley, 5-8 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Phat Johnny & the Buicks, 9-1 XLN – Matt Begley & Bitter Whiskey, 9-1 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Steve Carpenter, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-12 Iron Horse – Shinebox, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 9-1 Jake’s – Live Music, 8-11 Sunday, November 2nd Juls – Todd Rinlee, 7-11 Belcher Center, Longview – Russell Moore & lllrd Lago Del Pino – Dustin Becker, 9-12 Tyme Out, 3-6 Liberty Hall – Suzy Bogguss, 8-11 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 6-10 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 9-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 XLN – Karaoke, 8-12 Republic Ice House – Kinsey Sadler, 8-12 Monday, November 3rd Rick’s – Elegant Few, 9-1 Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 7-10 XLN – Tyler Lenius Band, 9-1 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 9-12 Tuesday, November 4th Wrights BBQ – Hoss Huggins, 7-10 Coachs & Cowboy’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Yamato – Karaoke, 9-1 The Shed, Edom – Pickin’ & Grinin’, 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker, 7-10 Sunday, November 9th Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 6-10 Wednesday, November 5th XLN – Karaoke, 8-12 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Monday, November 10th Cork – Dustin Becker, 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 7-10 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Open Mic, 8-12 Tuesday, November 11th The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Open Mic, 6-9 Coachs & Cowboy’s – Karaoke, 8-12 Iron Horse – Southern Comfort Karaoke, 8-12 The Shed, Edom – Pickin’ & Grinin’, 6-9 Lago Del Pino – Open Mic, 9-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker, 7-10 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Johnny & The Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Night Crawlers, 8-11 Wednesday, November 12th Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 7-11 Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Sports Zone – DJ Cicero, 9-12 Cork – Dustin Becker, 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggertys, 7-10 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Open Mic, 8-12 Thursday, November 6th The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Open Mic, 6-9 Breakers – Senor Gringo, 7-10 Iron Horse – Southern Comfort Karaoke, 8-12 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 5-9 Lago Del Pino – Open Mic, 9-12 Click’s Live – The Foundation, 9-12 Coachs & Cowboy’s – Josh Abbott & Casey Donahew, Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Johnny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 8-12 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 7-11 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Chase Mclanahan, 7-10 Sports Zone – DJ Cicero, 9-12 Half Moon – DJ LL, 8-11 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggertys, 7-10 Iron Horse – Boogie Butt Karaoke, 8-12 Juls – Open Mic, 8-12 Thursday, November 13th Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 8-11 Breakers – Senor Gringo, 7-10 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6:30-9 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 5-9 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Bobby Duncan, 7-10 Stanley’s – BBQ & Blues, 6-9 Iron Horse – Boogie Butt Karaoke, 8-12

Gig Guide

Half Moon – DJ LL, 8-11 Juls – Open Mic, 8-12 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 8-11 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 Stanley’s – BBQ & Blues, 6-9 Friday, November 14th Belcher Center, Longview – Gungor, 7-10 Click’s Live – Framing The Red, 9-1 Coachs & Cowboy’s – Pat Green, 8-12 Cork – DJ, 9-12 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Kerby Kelley, 7-10 Half Moon – Austin English Band, 8-12 Jakes – Paul Shafer, 8-11 Juls – George Faber, 7-11 Lago Del Pino – Trey Dillon, 8-11 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-10 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – DJ, 8-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Purple Pig - Live Acoustic Music, 6-9 Republic Ice House – 7 Years Today, 8-12 Ricks – Big Daddy, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Papa Mali, 9-12 Where’s Rufus – Boogie Butt Karaoke, 8-12 Wrights BBQ – Karaoke, 7-10 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Saturday, November 15th Breakers – Cody Norman Jones Band, 8-10 Click’s Live – Can’t Kill The Ugly, Saints & Tyrants, Edge Of Misery, 9-1 Cork – DJ, 10-1 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Hubcap & The Loose Nuts, 9-1 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Jimmy Wallace & Jerry Don Branch, 7-10 Half Moon – 7 Years Today, 8-12 Iron Horse – I 20 Band, 9-1 Lago Del Pino – Chase & The New South, 9-12 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 The Old Firehouse – Edom – Adler & Hearn, 7-10 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Republic Ice House – Something Blue, 8-12 Rick’s – Electric Circus, 9-1 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Wrights BBQ – Todd Renlee, 7-10 XLN – Bullet Proof, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 9-1 Sunday, November 16th Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 6-10 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 8-12 XLN – Karaoke, 8-12 Monday, November 17th Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 7-10 Tuesday, November 18th Coachs & Cowboy’s – Karaoke, 8-12 The Shed, Edom – Pickin’ & Grinin’, 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ, 8-12 Wednesday, November 19th Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Coachs & Cowboy’s – Chris Wayne Band, 8-12 Cork – Dustin Becker, 6-9 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Open Mic, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Open Mic, 6-9 Iron Horse – Southern Comfort Karaoke, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Open Mic, 9-12 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Johnny & The

Night Crawlers, 8-11 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 7-11 Sports Zone – DJ Cicero, 9-12 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggertys, 7-10 Thursday, November 20th Breakers – Senor Gringo, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 5-9 Click’s Live – The Foundation, 9-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Van Darien, 7-10 Half Moon – DJ LL, 8-11 Iron Horse – Boogie Butt Karaoke, 8-12 Juls – Open Mic, 8-12 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 8-11 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-9 Republic Ice House – Ally Venable Band, 8-12 Stanley’s – BBQ & Blues, 6-9 Friday, November 21st Cork – DJ, 9-12 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – DJ Krash Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Matt Hillyer, 7-10 Half Moon – Whiskey River Ramblers, 8-12 Jake’s – Levi Kitchen, 8-11 Juls – Steve Rosenbalm, 7-11 Lago Del Pino – The Tuxedo Cats, 8-11 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – DJ, 8-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Live Acoustic Music, 6-9 Republic Ice House – Blacktop Gypsy, 8-12 Rick’s – Big Mouth, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – The Nightowls, 9-12 Where’s Rufus – Boogie Butt Karaoke, 8-12 Wrights BBQ – Karaoke, 7-10 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Saturday, November 22nd Breakers – Kin Folk, 8-10 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Heather & Matt, 7-10 Half Moon Grill – The Texas K.G.B., 8-12 Iron Horse – Blacktop, 9-1 Jake’s – LaDarius Daniels, 9-12 Juls – Jazz Connection, 7-11 Lago Del Pino – TJ Broscoff, 8-11 Mario’s – Live Jazz 6-9 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Republic Ice House – Casey Martin, 8-12 Ricks – Bushrod Jenkins, 9-1 Where’s Rufus DJ, 9-1 Wrights BBQ – Live Music, 6-9 XLN – Eli’s Redemption, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 9-1 Sunday, November 23rd Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 5-9 Click’s Live– Acoustic Chaos, 8-12 XLN – Karaoke, 8-12 Monday, November 24th Stanley’s BBQ – Ramoth Gilead, 7-10 Tuesday, November 25th Coachs & Cowboy’s – Karaoke, 8-12 The Shed, Edom – Pickin’ & Grinin’, 6-9 Stanley’s BBQ – Dustin Becker, 7-10 Where’s Rufus – DJ JB, 8-12 Wednesday, November 26th Click’s Live – Karaoke, 8-12 Coachs & Cowboy’s – Cody Johnson, 8-12 Cork – Dustin Becker, 7-9 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Open Mic, 8-12

The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Open Mic, 6-9 Iron Horse – Southern Comfort Karaoke, 8-12 Lago Del Pino – Open Mic, 9-12 Leon’s, Longview – Blues Jam with Johnny & The Night Crawlers, 8-11 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 7-11 Sports Zone – DJ Cicero, 9-12 Stanley’s BBQ – The Haggertys, 7-10 Thursday, November 27th Breakers – Senor Gringo, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 6-10 Click’s Live – Wayne Static, Powerman 5000, American Headcharge, Wolfborne, 8-12 Half Moon – DJ LL, 8-12 Iron Horse – Boogie Butt Karaoke, 8-12 Juls – Open Mic, 8-12 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – Karaoke, 8-11 Potpourri House – Paul Ruark, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Open Mic, 6-10 Republic Ice House – Withrow Cooley, 8-12 Stanley’s – BBQ & Blues, 7-10 Friday, November 28th Click’s Live – The Foundation, 9-12 Coachs & Cowboy’s – Curtis Grimes, 8-12 Cork – DJ, 9-12 Dick’s Cajun Grill, Mt. Selman – Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Ben Lowery & Wes Hendrix, 7-10 Half Moon – Chris Wayne Band, 8-12 Jake’s – Ramoth Gilead, 8-11 Lago Del Pino – Jaden Farnsworth, 8-12 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Moore’s Store, Ben Wheeler – DJ, 8-12 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Purple Pig – Live Acoustic Music, 6-9 Republic Ice House – Bullet Proof, 8-12 Ricks – Party Machine, 8-12 Shoguns – DJ, 8-12 Stanley’s BBQ – Greyhounds, 9-12 Where’s Rufus – Boogie Butt Karaoke, 8-12 Wrights BBQ – Karaoke, 7-10 Yamato – DJ, 9-12 Saturday, November 29th Breakers – Joe Snider, 8-10 Click’s Live – Low Gear, 9-1 Crawdaddy’s, Flint – Boogie Butts Karaoke, 8-12 The Forge, Ben Wheeler – Julie Bonk & Guthrie Kennard, 7-10 Iron Horse – Teazur, 9-1 Jake’s – Struck By Hammerz, 9-12 Juls – Nicnos EPK, 7-10, DJ, 10-1 Lago Del Pino – The Elegant Few, 9-1 Mario’s – Live Jazz, 6-9 Potpourri House – Bobby & Ken, 6:30-9 Republic Ice House – Bullet Proof, 8-12 Ricks – Live 80, 9-1 Where’s Rufus - DJ, 9-1 Wrights BBQ – Live Music, 6-9 XLN – Jason Herrin Band, 9-1 Yamato – Karaoke, 9-1 Sunday, November 30th Belcher Center, Longview – Steven Curtis Chapman & Brandon Heath, 7-10 Circle M Crawfish – Karaoke, 5-9 Click’s Live – Acoustic Chaos, 8-12 XLN – Karaoke, 8-12 To list your band here, send your schedule to:

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Hangers of Hope:

Thrift Store on a Mission

By Barbara King Are you constantly on the hunt for quality items at bargain prices? How would you like to find incredible treasures and at the same time make a difference in our community?

Hangers of Hope is the thrift shop with a remarkable difference. The 12,000 square foot building in the Old English Village, at 3500 South Broadway, is a store with a purpose. Proceeds from the store benefit the Bethesda Health Clinic, bringing healing, health and hope to the working uninsured in Smith County. The clinic opened its doors in 2003, and since its inception has served more than 11,000 patients with affordable, high quality medical and dental care.

The clinic has expanded its primary services to include gastroenterology, gynecology, podiatry, orthopedics, psychology, physical therapy, ophthalmology, endocrinology, rheumatology, pulmonary, neurology, nephrology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, EMG, diabetes, radiology and lab work. The clinic recently broke ground for a 2,000 square foot expansion to accommodate dental services.

Now back to the shopping… the store is a pleasure to browse.

Celebrating a year in business this month, displays are artfully designed and items are clearly priced. This is definitely high end resale merchandise, and you can spot a Liz Claiborne dress with the original tag marked down to a 1/3 of the original price, next to a Dooney & Bourke handbag. There are dressing rooms available for trying on your bargains and all sales are final. Valerie Brehn, the passionate and effusive store manager explains, “we bring out 5 new racks of merchandise daily so every time you shop, there will be new treasures.”

You can find everything from furniture and books to housewares, accessories and of course affordable men’s, women’s, children’s and plus sizes. The fun is in the finding, and as assistant store manager Susana Cuevas says, “you can be lucky and find a two piece men’s suit for $19.99, or a designer dress for $14.99 - you have to have time and patience and come by often!”

The store values its community partnerships, and credits the shelving and display areas to assistance from Brookshire Grocery Company, John Soules Foods and The East Texas Medical Center.

It’s evident that a lot of love and care goes into the eye-catching and appealing store staging and merchandising and the staff explain that the joy comes from knowing the positive benefits of donations and proceeds.

Donations fuel the store, and you can drop them off anytime the store is open from Monday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm. Just drive up to the side door, ring the bell and someone will come out to help you unload. The beauty of it is that the store will accept your valued donations as is, you don’t have to put your items on hangers, just bring them in and fill out a tax form and you’ve given back to people who need and deserve help. Even soiled and slightly damaged clothes will be accepted, as they are salvageable and shipped to 3rd world countries. The store gets reimbursed by the pound with proceeds once again assisting the working uninsured.

If you’re a bit skeptical how your donations can make a difference, meet store employee Brandi Robison. She willingly shares her story of domestic abuse and the fact that she “was truly at the lowest point in my life when I went to the clinic, I was really at rock bottom.” Needing dental and medical assistance, going through a divorce, jobless and not knowing where to turn, she told her story to Beverly Castleberry, a Bethesda clinic employee, who was so moved that she had Brandi tell the Bethesda Board about her struggles. “I was so afraid that they would judge me and my situation, but from day one they treated me like family.”

Brandi was ready to turn her life around, and with the help of the clinic she became an employee of the thrift store. Today, the joy of being part of the ministry that changed her life radiates when she tells of going back to school to get her GED and the opportunity to have the hand and dental surgery she needs.

“I do have my bad days,” she admits “but it’s getting easier to carry the positive feelings I have working here at the store into the other areas of my life.”

Pennye Rhodes is both a frequent donor and shopper. As a case manager at Trinity Mother Frances Health System, she “understands the need because we frequently refer patients to the Bethesda Clinic.”

She shops at the store because “it’s convenient, clean, very well-organized and the quality of the items are excellent.” As a single parent on a budget, she appreciates the value and variety of merchandise.

To celebrate their 1st year anniversary, Hangers of Hope will be hosting an in-store party November 21st from 5-7pm with punch and light snacks. Shoppers wearing a Hangers of Hope t-shirt (which can be ordered through the store) will receive 20% off their purchases.

Maybe the most important element of the store is the staff and volunteers who empower, motivate and challenge each other because they realize the incredible good that comes from their hard work.

As Valerie explains, “if you really want to understand why we are here, visit and tour the Clinic and meet the physicians who volunteer their time and expertise.”

I left Hangers of Hope with some new friends and my own personal mission to clean out closets and donate to a ministry that changes lives.

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Hangers of Hope is located at 3500 S. Broadway in Tyler. Store hours are 9am to 7pm, Monday through Saturday and can be reached at (903)944-7880. You can also find them on Facebook at hangersofhope and at www.hangersofhope.com.

Bethesda Health Clinic is located at 409 W. Ferguson, Tyler, (903)596-8353 and at www.bethesdaclinic.org.

Events

Every Wednesday - Line Dance Classes are held 7-9pm at Stone Country Dance Hall in Lindale with Michael Martin. For more info go online to www.stonecountrydancehall.com.

First and Third Saturday of each month - Free C&W Dance Lessons will take place at TASCA from 5:30-6:30pm. Join instructor Hugh Wallace for some great Country & Western dance tips and steps. Then stay to practice your new skills during the C&W dances the same nights, 7-9:30pm. For more info call (903)871-3217.

TASCA Activity Center Ballroom is located at 10495 CR 2167 (Jim Russell Rd.) in Whitehouse.

Every Saturday - Beth’s Little Farm Market is held 8am – 1pm at the Lindale Community Theater, 109 West Hubbard, in the rear parking lot behind the Lindale Candy Company. Here at this small farm, they use sustainable and regenerative techniques to grow a diversity of crops in harmony with nature. All of the produce they offer is grown, harvested and processed right there on the farm. They offer organic produce, cut and dried flowers, CSA programs, and jams, jellies and pickles. Dr. Tyler Cullender is the farm manager. For more info, call (817)714-4350, www.bethslittlefarmmarket.com.

Third Saturday of the Month (Saturday, November 15th) - Picker’s Market - Tyler’s very own flea market is open every 3rd weekend of every month. This is located in the old Trade Day Pavilions at 10707 Hwy. 69 N., Tyler. They are currently looking for vendors. Call (903)600-5554 or go to www.PickersMarketTyler.com.

Saturday, November 1st Bullard Red, White and Blue Festival honoring Veterans will be held 10am-5:30pm in downtown Bullard. Enjoy a parade, classic car show, vendor booths, Veterans ceremony, food booths and live music. For more info email bullardfestival@gmail.com, call (903)894-4238 or log on at www.bullardtexaschamber.com.

Saturday, November 1st - CBR Spooktacular Bull Bash will take place at 6pm in Jacksonville. The CBR Spooktacular Bull Bash will be in action with the Top CBR Bull Riders and Stock Contractors. They will also have a BBQ Cook-off starting that morning, then join the fun at 6pm with Mutton Bustin, Mini Bulls, Mascot Races and 40 Head of Championship Bull Riding. All proceeds benefit different Agriculture Programs. General admission tickets are $10, students $5 and five and under are free. For more info call (903)721-0678 or go to facebook.com/spooktacularbullbash.

Saturday, November 1st - ETSO Concert: The Royal Family of Guitar begins at 7:30pm. Richard Lee and the East Texas Symphony Orchestra are joined by the first family of classical guitar, The Romeros, for an evening of music showcasing the world famous quartet, considered by many to be The Royal Family of Guitar. Tickets are $10 to $55. This is held at UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University, Tyler. For tickets call (903)5667424 or ETSO.org.

Saturday, November 1st - 7th Annual Genny Wood Fine Art Show and Sale - This is an art show of the late Genny Wood’s collection of

original paintings featuring 38 artists with proceeds going directly to The Mission House in Bullard. The Mission House serves the needy with a food pantry, clothes closet and and medical clinic. The event has free admission. There will only be ‘Fine Art for this Fine Cause’ on sale at the 7th annual event. For more info go to www.facebook. com/gennywoodart.

Sunday, November 2nd - 5th Annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration will be held 2-4pm at the Tyler Museum of Art, 1300 S. Mahon Ave., Tyler. The community is invited to join for an artists’ reception and celebration of “Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead),” the traditional Mexican holiday honoring memories of family and friends. The reception will include traditional food and art activities related to the holiday. The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are encouraged. Call (903)595-1001 or e-mail info@tylermuseum. org to RSVP. The “Dia de los Muertos” celebration marks the opening of TMA’s fifth annual Day of the Dead Middle School Art Exhibition, a community event that has grown in popularity each year since its inception. Continuing through Saturday, November 8th in the Museum’s lobby and Education Classroom, the exhibition will feature a display of artwork by sixth-graders from Tyler and the surrounding area, representing middle schools including Boulter, Hogg, Moore and Stewart from Tyler Independent School District, as well as All Saints Episcopal School, Bishop Gorman Regional Catholic School and Frankston Middle School. More than 200 students are expected to participate. For more info call (903)595-1001 or go to www.tylermuseum.org.

Tuesday, November 4th - 2014 Garden Lecture Series: First Tuesday in the Garden - This monthly educational program sponsored by the Smith County Master Gardeners will begin at 12 noon in the I.D.E.A. garden at the Tyler Rose Garden. Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension Agent for Smith County and coordinator of the Smith County Master Gardeners Association, will present information on “Lawn Prep for Winter.” This will be especially informative if you have missed all the deadlines for earlier in the fall. This program is free, open to the public and will be approximately an hour long. The I.D.E.A. garden is located in the southeast corner of the Rose Garden with parking available outside the southeast gate. In case of inclement weather, the lecture will be moved inside the Rose Center. Please bring a chair as seating is limited. The “First Tuesday in the Garden” programs will not begin again until March, 2015. Additional information can be found at the Smith County Master Gardener’s website, scmg.tamu.edu or the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service website, easttexasgardening.tamu.edu.

Thursday, November 6th - Cork & Brush - Let your creative side have a little fun at this super easy and instructionally led event. Create a 16x20 masterpiece at this party. No experience is needed. All art supplies will be supplied. This is held at Kiepersol Enterprises, 3933 FM 344 E., south of Tyler. For reservations call (903)894-8995 or kiepersol.com/winery.

Thursday, November 6th - Senior Fall Ball - The Tyler Senior Center and Tyler Parks and Recreation Department are hosting the second annual Fall Ball at Harvey Hall from 7-10pm. The ball will feature Allison Pharr as Patsy Cline, the Caddo Creek Band and Patrick Odom. Tickets are $10 a person at the Tyler Senior Center (1915 Garden Valley Road, Tyler), Tyler Parks and Recreation Administration Offices at Harvey Convention Center and at the Glass Recreation Center (501 W. 32nd St., Tyler). Attendees can expect live music, dancing, light refreshments, a silent auction and photo opportunities.

The event is open to seniors, ages 50 and better. A limited number of tickets are available. For more info call (903)597-0781.

Friday, November 7th - Texas Rebellion Kick-Off Celebration Benefiting Habitat for Humanity - This fundraiser golf event is open to the public. Entries are only online for the tournament at www.usta.

Thursday, November 13th - Bergfeld Center will November 14th – December 30th - The Polar com with tournament ID# 800049914. Draws will customer service. The cost for this seminar is $85 host a Holiday Open House 5-9pm. Join the Berg- Express - All Aboard! - The Polar Express™ be posted Wednesday, November 5th. All proceeds for Tyler Chamber members and includes lunch and copy of “Especially for Texas Employers.” For comes to life this holiday season as the Texas feld Merchants Association for a holiday tradition benefit Habitat for Humanity of Smith County. non-members the cost is $100. This will be held at like none other. The Bergfeld Center Holiday Open State Railroad rolls out of the Palestine station Friday, November 7th - Charlie Brown Thanksbound for the “North Pole!” Come early and climb House combines shopping, food and drink, and giving Feast - The feast is an annual event to raise the Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Dr., Tyler. aboard with your family to cozy-up and enjoy our music at one of the oldest shopping centers in the Wednesday-Saturday, November 12th-15thawareness and food donations for the East Texas festively-decorated vintage train cars. Don’t forget State of Texas. Don’t miss the fabulous savings at Food Bank. The beloved TV special will be shown Mistletoe & Magic - Mistletoe is a three day shopping extravaganza held at Harvey Convention this 66th annual event. Bergfeld Shopping Center is to bring your camera. We can think of no better on a big screen, and children will be treated to located at 108 E. Eighth St., Tyler. For more info call place than The Polar Express to snap that favorite popcorn, jelly beans, pretzels, toast and ice cream, Center in Tyler. family holiday (903)705-1764 or go to www.BergfeldCenter.com.

This holiday just like in the television show! The event is free photo. Dancing market is a collecand open to the public. We’re asked for canned Thursday, November 13th - Wind Ensemble & chefs deliver hot tion of more tuna donations for the food bank. This will be Percussion Concert - TJC’s top performers will play chocolate and a than 90 specialty held at The Market at the Crossing, Tyler, starting under the direction of Tom Mensch & Thomas cookie to each boutiques and at 6pm. For more info go to www.facebook.com/ McGowan for this holiday concert at 7:30pm. guest to savor events/844071598938473/. merchants from all Admission is free. Wise Auditorium is located on while music over the country the TJC Campus, 1400 E. 5th St., Tyler. For more Saturday, from “The Polar showcasing info call (903)510-3168 or www.TJC.edu/band.

November 8th Express” movie antiques, artwork, - Henderson plays en route Thursday, November 13th - Red White & You gourmet foods, Heritage Syrup Statewide Hiring Fair will be held at Green Acres to the North Pole. Passengers in Lone Star Class jewelry, seasonal Festival - See and dome cars drink from special, official The Polar Baptist Church Crosswalk Conference Center decorations, housewares, adult and children’s old-time syrup Express mugs (limited edition and not available 9am-2pm.

Join the Texas Workforce Commission, clothing and much more.

The weekend long event making and is also host to brunches, style shows, musical enter- Workforce Solutions East Texas and their partners elsewhere) which become theirs to keep. When the many other for the “Hiring Red, White & You!” fair. This is free Polar Express™ magically arrives at the outskirts of tainment and children’s events. For more info call yesteryear crafts (903)595-5426 or visit www.juniorleagueoftyler.org. to attend.

Cont. on page 16 at the Depot Museum then head downtown for the vendors, car show, entertainment and children’s activities. Events take place throughout the day.

Admission is free.

Saturday, November 8th - Gladewater Holiday Open House - Downtown Gladewater comes alive with holiday spirit as stores in the Gladewater Antique District hold an open house 7-9pm with shopping, entertainment and refreshments. This is free to attend and throughout downtown.

Saturday, November 8th - Tyler Vinyl Record Expo - All things music and music related, emphasizing vinyl records as the feature at this fun event. This is a buy, sell or trade show with amazing stuff at great prices. Long time collectors will bring out items that you will be hard pressed to find anywhere else. Come see what’s happening and enjoy a fun day with lots of goodies to peruse. VIP ticket holders get in an hour and a half early for only $7. Kids 12 years and under are admitted free. All other tickets only $4. This will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Tyler, 7424 South Broadway Ave., Tyler.

Saturday-Sunday, November 8th-9th - Texas Rose Horse Park Fall Horse Trials Cross Country Event - This equestrian event is where a single Saturday, November 8th • 1:30 – 6PM horse and rider combination compete against other combinations across the three disciplines of dresSunday, November 9th • 12 – 4PM sage, cross-country and show jumping. It is free for spectators to watch and a great outdoor event for the Saturday, November 15th • 1:30 – 6PM entire family. The Texas Rose Horse Park is located at 14078 State Hwy 110 N., Tyler. For more info call Sunday, November 16th • 12 – 4PM (903)882-8696 or TexasRoseHorsePark.com.

Sunday, November 9th - “Buy Local for the Holidays sponsored by Let’s Cook” will be held at 7924 South Broadway; Suite 300, Tyler. This is a festival of local artisans and small businesses. Admission is free, come prepared to shop and taste and get your holiday spirit in gear. Vendors include Little Red’s Bakery, Trav’s Woodworks, Let’s Cook, T. Wingerd’s Woodworking, Candace Marie Hand Made Creations, Gram’s Sugar & Spice Local Jams and Jellies, BluRose, Scentsy, Vintage Market & Design, Texas Longhorn Soap, “thirty-one” and more.

November 8th - January 5th - A Juried Gallery Exhibit: “Against All Odds” will be on exhibit at Gallery Main Street, downtown Tyler. This exhibit includes a special invitation for veterans to participate. Visitors will enjoy fine art in a variety of media and interpretations of the theme. Gallery Main Street is located at 110 W. Erwin St., downtown Tyler. For more info call (903)593-6905 or visit DowntownTylerArts.com. The gallery is open Monday-Wednesday 10am-5pm, Thursday-Friday 10am-6pm, and Saturdays 12 noon-4pm.

Wednesday, November 12th - Providing WOW Customer Service - Great service makes your customers understand you care about developing a long-term relationship that means more than just making a sale or solving an immediate issue.

Focusing on customer service will increase repeat business, improve business reputation, set you apart from competitors, and improve employee morale.

THANKSGIVING ORDERS DUE (903) 747-3512 In this session you will learn what customers expect FRESHbyBrookshires.com NOVEMBER 23RD. and how to meet those expectations, common reasons why customers are dissatisfied, five customer service must-do’s, specific actions your business should take immediately to provide ‘wow.’

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Holiday Tastings

Saturday, November 22nd - Donny Santa’s North Pole village, Santa Claus himself and his elves joyously Edwards ‘A True Tribute To welcome the train. As you stay comfortably settled and warm in your Elvis’ - Donny Edwards is the most seat, Santa and his helper elf board the train. During the return trip, sought after Elvis tribute artist in the world. This international multi Santa will greet each child with his signature holiday spirit and the award winner will be backed by first gift of Christmas: a bell cut from his sleigh. It is said that only the 9 member band Fever! Recently children and those who still believe can actually hear the bell ring.

Join in the singing as your Chef or Conductor lead Christmas caroling Donny became the first and only Elvis tribute artist to perform on on the 30-minute return trip. Departure times are 3:30pm, 5pm, the estate of Graceland. He has the 6:30pm and 8pm. For tickets or more information call (877)726looks, the moves and the voice.

7245 or go to www.texasstaterr.com.

Donny will take you thru the early Friday, November 14th - Colors years and Elvis’ 70’s concert years. for a Cure - Colors for a Cure is a Special guest Dion Pride (son of Charley) will open the show. This Las 5K color run and 100m Kid’s Color Vegas style show has been selling out all over the country. Get your Dash presented by Brownsboro reservations by calling 281-713-2795 or email stevemdxelvis@gmail.

Junior High benefitting St. Jude com. This will be held at Gilmer Civic Center, 1925 N Wood, Gilmer.

Children’s Research Hospital. Enjoy a The concert starts at 7pm. fun-filled run while getting to act like Saturday, November 22nd - Christmas in the Village at Breckena kid along the way. Not a runner? ridge Village - Hosted by the Breckenridge Village Ladies Auxiliary No problem. There will be gates to and Staff, the BVT Residents & Staff will welcome the Christmas run through to avoid the color. Kids, season. Come for games, food, music, Christmas shopping, live we have a 100m stretch marked off just for you with 5 color zones.

Water will be available at the start/finish line and along the route. For nativity scene, photos with a camel, lighting of the Village and more.

This will be held 2-6pm at Breckenridge Village of Tyler, 15062 CR more information, please visit our website at tiny.cc/cfac. The race 1145 in Tyler. For more info call (903)596-8100. starts at 8am.

Saturday, November 22nd - Turkey at the Zoo - Caldwell Zoo, 2203 Saturday, November 15th - Eighth Annual Bambi Run - This is W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tyler, offers gobber fun with special not your every day 5K and Fun Run with new challenges awaiting activities in the African Huts from 1:30-3:30pm. This is extremely kid all participants. There will be awards and door prizes. Registration friendly and fun for the entire family. begins at 8am, race begins at 9am, “Tail” Gate After-Party to follow.

Admission is $15 per person. This will be held at Faulkner Park, November 24th-December 31st - Winter Wonderland of Trees will 410 W. Cumberland, Tyler. For more info call (903)531-1214 or be held 10am-4pm. Tour our “Winter Wonderland of Christmas (903)531-1377, www.TylerParksandRec.com.

Trees.” See the beautiful and unique “Theme Trees” such as the exquisite “Peacock Tree,” the winter outdoors “Hunter’s Tree,” the Saturday, November 15th - Brownsboro Pioneer Days - Good “Under the Sea Tree,” “Old-Fashioned Coca-Cola,” “Santa” and food, great music and a great time is set to be had at the Brownsboro fun Trees.” Feel free to pause a moment under our breath-taking Pioneer Days on the Brownsboro High & Jr School campus. A variety “Snow beautiful Traditional 12’ Tree to leave an unwrapped toy for the Tyler of activities are scheduled to take place starting at 10am to 4pm. A Firefighter’s Toy Drive or bring your kids and camera and take a baby contest, with two different categories will be held. Winners family photo. This is free to attend with free candy canes for the kids. will receive a trophy in each division. In addition, a quilt show will This will be on exhibit at Prestige Estates Assisted Living and Memory be part of the festivities with a Best In Show being named. Arts and Care, 6928 Paluxy Dr., Tyler. For more info call (903)561-6102, www.

Crafts booths will provide jewelry, wreaths and other unique items PrestigeEstates.net. to help you kick off your Holiday Shopping. For the kids, there will be face painting, barrel train rides, a petting zoo, hamster balls Saturday, November 29th and December 6th - Country Christmas inflatables, a sky jump and much more. KornPop the clown and the Vendor Blender will be held at Plantation Pines Christmas Tree Farm Long Tall Texan will be on hand to take pictures and to entertain in Tyler featuring vendors for Thirty One Gifts, Jamberry, Avon. Mary the crowd. Food vendors will be providing a wide range of mouthKay, Scentsy, Chalk paints and much more. Handcrafted items and watering list of options including Mexican food, wraps, BBQ,and much more will be available for purchase. Call (903)944-0970 for burritos are on the menu. The entertainment lineup has something more info. for everyone to enjoy. Country Music and 80’s icon, T. Graham Brown will be the headliner at 7pm. For ticket, event information or December contest forms visit www.browsborous.com or call (281)723-5995.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout December - A Saturday, November 15th - Christmas on Commerce in JackHaunted Christmas - Held nightly 6pm and 9:30pm, these tours sonville - Join the fun at this festive shopping extravaganza have been rated 10am-5pm. Local businesses will have special sales, arts and crafts, as some of the live entertainment and photos with Santa plus the Festival of Quilts best America has (Friday-Sunday, November 14th-16th at Norman Activity Center, to offer and are Jacksonville). Both events are free to attend. For more info call sure to entertain (903)586-9546. everyone this season. Ride along Saturday, November 15th - ET Garden Lecture Series: Japanes in a comfortable Maples & Adapted Trees for Every Landscape - Dr. Dave Creech, touring van as Regent’s Professor at Stephen F. Austin University is director of your host tells you the SFA Mast Arboretum in Nacogodoches, with a passion for of the macabre and ornamental woody plants. Their arboretum has one of the largest spooky happencollections of Japanese maples in the region, and he’ll share his ings that go on favorite selections. In addition, he’ll discuss a wide selection of other in Tyler at night. trees adapted to the East Texas region, many which are not frequently Get out at some seen in our area. Bring your questions, a Q/A session is scheduled at locations and the end of each session. Registration is $15. For more information call enter the creepy (903)590-2980 or www.facebook.com/ETGardenConference. atmosphere of a haunted Christmas. You won’t believe this is a Scary Merry Christmas. Tickets are $15 adults, $7 for kids (12yrs and Saturday, November 15th - Jeanne Robertson - Turning 70 years young this under). Tours of Tyler is located at 315 N. Broadway, downtown Tyler, (214)621-6071 or visit www.ToursofTyler.com. year, Jeanne Robertson charms audiences with her hilarious and spot-on Thursday, December 4th - Annual Christmas Parade and the 29th observations about life. The former Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin at 6pm Miss North Carolina stands six feet tall downtown Tyler. There will be lots of fun with live music performers and possesses an infectious personality, and the magic finger to light the tree performed by the Miracle Child lots of heart, and an uplifting sense of selected by the Trinity Mother Frances Children Miracle Network. humor. Popular anecdotes like “Don’t This is held at T. B. Butler Fountain Plaza, downtown Tyler. For more Go to Vegas Without a Baptist,” “Don’t info call (903)531-1214 or visit www.TylerParksandRec.com.

Bungee Jump Naked,” and “Don’t Send a Man to the Grocery Store” are just a few Friday, December 5th (7:30pm), Saturday, December 6th (2pm and of the hysterical stories that are sure to give you a funny reminder of 7:30pm), Sunday, December 7th (2pm) - The Nutcracker - Join the TJC Dance Academy and Dance Department as they perform this someone you know. This will be at UT Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine & Performing Arts Center, 3900 University Blvd., Tyler. For tickets call Christmas tradition. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 7th and usually sell out fast. General admission tickets are $15, senior citizens, the Box Office at (903)566-7424 or visit www.CowanCenter.org.

TJC students, and children under 12 are $10. This is held at Wise Thursday-Friday, November 20th-21st - Pop Show- Jazz Bands Auditorium on the Tyler Junior College campus, 1400 East 5th St., & Harmony & Understanding - This highly entertaining “Variety Tyler. For more info or tickets call (903)510-2672 or log on at www.

Show” features the top jazz performers and wonderful singers of TJC.edu/info/2004311/performing_arts/703/the_nutcracker.

Harmony & Understanding. Admission is free. Wise Auditorium is December 6th - Annual Brick Street Stroll – An Old located on the TJC Campus, 1400 E. 5th St., Tyler. For more info call Saturday, Fashioned Christmas in the Village will take place with the Stroll (903)510-3168 or visit www.TJC.edu/band.

10am-6pm and Carriage Rides 1-5pm. The Stroll is an old fashioned, Saturday, November 22nd - ETSO 2014 Jazz Spectacular will be unique shopping experience in the quaint Historic Brick Streets of presented at 7:30pm. Mark Mullins, co-founder of New OrleansTyler. You can walk to several local shops and enjoy lunch and lattes based Bonerama, joins the Tyler Junior College Jazz Ensemble for an right in the neighborhood. There will be horse drawn carriage rides evening of great jazz music. The performance is presented by the East available as well. A wall-sized Christmas mural, decorations and Texas Symphony Orchestra Association. Tickets are $20 for adults, professional photo ops will encourage the holiday spirit. There will $10 for students and held at Liberty Hall, 103 E. Erwin, downtown be refreshments, music, giveaways and demonstrations to add to this Tyler. For more info or tickets call (903)526-3876 or ETSO.org. family-friendly event. The Stroll has no charge, but the carriage rides 16 • EGuideMagazine.com Cont. from page 15

are $25 for up to six people. Brick Street Village is located at S. Bois D’Arc, S. College, W. Rusk and W. Phillips in Tyler Azalea District. For more info call (903)330-4663.

Saturday, December 6th - Take a Tour: American Association of University Women (AAUW) “Holiday in the Pines” Tour of Homes will be held 10am-5pm. The 45th annual home tour will feature beautiful homes dressed in their holiday finest. The tour is designed to provide a variety of decorating styles to inspire everyone for the upcoming holiday season. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 the day of the tour. Tickets may be purchased on the AAUW website or at The Gipson Girl and The Potpourri House, both in Tyler. You go to their website for home locations. For more info call (903)316-8050 or (903)593-3030, or visit www.tyler-tx.aauw.net.

Saturday, December 6th - Come to the Rambling Roses Square Dance as part of the Winter WonderLand Ball, 7-9:30pm. The admission is a donation of $6 per person, and spectators are free. This is held at the Fairwood United Methodist Church, 1712 Old Omen Rd., Tyler. For more info call (903)566-4538 or visit www.SquareDancingEastTexas.com.

Saturday, December 6th - ETSO Presents: The Polar Express in Concert at 3pm. This special concert event features Chris Van Allsburg’s holiday classic told by a special guest narrator with live music performed by conductor Richard Lee and members of the East Texas Symphony Orchestra. It is a holiday treat for the entire family. Tickets are $10. Liberty Hall is located at 103 E. Erwin, downtown Tyler. For more info call (903)526-3876 or visit www.ETSO.org.

Saturday, December 6th - 10th Annual Turkey Drag 2014 - Come out to see this truck, car and bike show that is a site to see starting at 8am. Spectator fee $ 5 and vehicle registration $30 for the two day show. This will take place at Sky Vue Theather on Hwy. 69N in Tyler.

Thursday, December 11th - A Victorian Christmas at the Goodman will be held 4-8pm. Get in the Christmas spirit at the seventh annual ‘A Victorian Christmas,’ which will take place at the 1859 GoodmanLeGrand House & Museum, downtown Tyler. Come enjoy the beautiful vintage-type Christmas decorations during this joyous time of year, and help us celebrate the season during their open house one night only.

Remember the old-fashioned Christmas traditions, as you tour this 154 year old historic landmark delightfully decorated for the holidays. This event is sponsored by the Tyler Parks & Recreation Department and is part of the Downtown Museum Alliance’s Holiday Open House celebration.

Admission is free. The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand Museum is located at 624 North Broadway, downtown Tyler, (903)531-1286 or visit www.

GoodmanMuseum.com.

Thursday, December 11th - A Very McClendon Christmas will be held 4-8pm. Welcome to a beautiful Christmas Past as costumed docents and happy carolers guide you through this Victorian home and share warm moments of holidays gone by. This is history with a heart! The whole family will be in for a treat as we add a tour of the historic Bonner Home next door to the festivities. Light refreshments and Christmas cheer will make the event a memorable one. Admission is free. McClendon House is located at 806 W. Houston St., Tyler, (903)592-3533 or (214)621-6071 or go to McClendonHouse.net.

Thursday, December 11th - A Cotton Belt Christmas - Alllll Aboooard the Christmas event at the Cotton Belt Depot 4-8pm.

Partake in a delightful family Holiday event that will delight kids and adults alike. Live music, historic tours, refreshments, and running model trains will make for an evening of memories to treasure forever. Christmas at the Depot is true magic. Admission is free and will be held at. 210 E. Oakwood, downtown Tyler. For more info call (903)595-7232 or visit www.CottonBeltDepotMuseum.com.

Friday-Saturday, December 12th-13th - Holiday in the Park and Bazaar will highlight the Snow Hill and Kid Zone (Friday, 4-8pm and Saturday 11am-7pm) and Bazaar (Saturday, 10am-5pm). The Ninth annual event will feature local entertainment while you shop at the Bazaar for gifts, plus you can ride down the snow hill or play in the snow. Fun for all ages! The Snow Hill is free, and there will be a concessions and Kid Zone for a fee. This is held at Bergfeld Park, 1510 S. College Ave., Tyler. For more info call (903)531-1214 or visit www.

TylerParksandRec.com.

Saturday, December 13th - The Ho Ho Ho Run will begin at 8:30am. At this Christmas 5K, everyone gets a full Santa suit when they participate. Costs to participate are $15-$30, depending on which race you choose,and will be held in Old Downtown Tyler. For more info call (817)706-0368 or visit www.hohohorun.com.

Saturday-Sunday, December 13th-14th - Interscholastic Equestrian Association will be held 8am-5pm. This is a Hunt Seat equestrian event to introduce students in private and public middle and secondary schools to equestrian sports. It is free for spectators to

enjoy and a great outdoor event for entire family. The Texas Rose Horse Park is located at 14078 State Hwy 110 N., Tyler. For more info call (903)882-8696 or visit www.TexasRoseHorsePark.com.

Saturday, December 13th - Jubilee Christmas Tour 2014 will feature three of Gospel Music’s most popular artists: The Booth Brothers, Greater Vision, and Legacy Five as they come together for a unique and unforgettable concert experience. The concert will feature each group’s Christmas recordings, as well as music from each artist, combining to present one of the greatest Gospel/Christmas concerts you will ever hear. Prices vary for tickets depending on location of seats. To purchase tickets, call (800)965-9324 or go to visit itickets.com/events/ Tyler_TX/Jubilee_Christmas.html. This concert starts at 7pm with the doors opening at 6pm. This will be held at Caldwell Auditorium, 300 S. College Ave., Tyler.

Saturday, December 13th - Pineywoods Christmas Lighted Drive-thru opens 5-9pm.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of a Pineywoods Christmas on foot or in your car.

The park will be decorated with Christmas lights, and campers are encouraged to decorate their campsites. Refreshments will be served. Entry fees are waived for participating visitors. Campers who agree to participate will be able to camp for free in select camping loops. Please call park office in advance to reserve a site; participating campers may begin arriving Thursday, December 11th. Admission is free and held at Tyler State Park, 789 Park Rd. 16, Tyler. For more info call (903)597-5338 or go to www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/ tyler/park_events.

Sunday, December 14th (9:45am and 11:15am) and Monday, December 15th (7pm) Hallelujah, Light Has Come! This annual Choir and Orchestra Christmas presentation will take place at Green Acres Baptist Church, 1607 Troup Hwy., Tyler. Call (903)525-1100 or go to www.GABC.org for more info.

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American Freedom Museum Opens New Outdoor UH-1C Bell Helicopter Exhibit

The American Freedom Museum will hold the Grand Opening and Dedication of its new outdoor “Huey Helicopter” exhibit, on Saturday, November 8th, at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held at the American Freedom Museum, located at 1051 North Houston Street (Old Jacksonville Highway), in Bullard, Texas. The Museum is on the campus of The Brook Hill School.

The event and day of “Honoring Heroes” will begin at 10am with the helicopter dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony. Come celebrate and honor the sacrifices and service of our veterans and military men and women as we say “thank you” for serving as heroic examples. Join us for patriotic music by the Cadet Singers, helicopter dedication and address given by Brigadier General James L. Anderson from the Vietnam War, playing of TAPS, firing of our 1861 Parrot Rifle Cannon, ribbon cutting, military vehicle display, food, and much more!

The dedication ceremony is free of charge. The Museum will be open for touring from 11am-4pm with adult admission $6, student admission $5 and veterans will be admitted for free. The Brook Hill student orchestra will be playing in the Museum lobby in the afternoon, and Snow Coney Island will be providing food from 11am-2pm with all proceeds going to the American Freedom Museum.

Brigadier General James L. Anderson served active duty in the United States Army for 41 years. Graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1956, he became an Army Ranger and was later an instructor at Ranger School. He served two tours in Vietnam earning many combat medals including two Purple Hearts, two bronze Stars for Valor, a Silver Star, the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, twelve Air Medals, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. For a limited time, the lobby of the Museum will host a temporary exhibit displaying General Anderson’s uniform from Vietnam, a North Vietnamese Army SKS semi-automatic carbine, the Award of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and the Medal of Honor for Vietnam Merit.

The American Freedom Museum was founded by Mr. Stephen Dement and opened its doors in May of 2010.

The heart of the Museum includes fifteen separate galleries tracking the actions of our military in the quest for liberty. Each gallery chronicles the causes of the conflict and focuses on major events and results of America’s fight for freedom. Over 600 artifacts bring history to life as the story of each era is told.

The Museum’s mission is to “Honor” American veterans and military personnel for the sacrifices they have made to ensure our freedoms, to “Educate” this and future generations about our rich heritage, and to “Inspire” others to achieve greatness.

Over the last 2 years the Museum has established itself as a comprehensive teaching Museum that offers indepth age and grade specific tours and experiences for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. These Museum labs engage and challenge students to have a greater awareness and understanding of our rich American heritage.

Any teacher can find their area of study in action throughout history and will find real life application of the skills their students are learning from the basics to higher level academics in reading, writing, literature, math, science, history, geography, psychology, sociology, speech, debate, Spanish, the arts and athletics.

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Picture this: you are about to ride an amazing merry-go-round. You have one ticket for one ride. You understand this; you will not get the opportunity to ride again, ever. You wait with excitement and anticipation for this adventure to begin and your heart and mind are set on riding upon a magnificent and glorious unicorn. The operator takes your ticket, you approach the ride and for some unexplainable reason you pass the unicorn by and take a seat upon the giraffe. The ride starts. It goes round and round as you’re thinking “I should have ridden the unicorn, why didn’t I get on that unicorn?” You don’t even appreciate your ride on the giraffe because you so regretfully wish to be sitting somewhere else. The ride stops. You must exit. You don’t get a second chance, and there is no other ticket. You do not get the opportunity to ride again, ever.

How do you feel?

Here’s some idealistic advice, dedicate your life to something you love. As a visual artist, I am perplexed by the myth if one goes into the arts, one must struggle and starve. Making a living as a visual artist might be problematical, but here’s a news flash – owning a restaurant is difficult, repairing boat motors can be exhausting, managing a grocery store is sometimes frustrating, being a stay-at-home parent challenges your stamina and sanity, selling cars has good days and bad days. Every profession comes with its own trials and tribulations. Art is not any harder than dedicating your life to anything else. If you don’t love what you have decided is your life’s career, Quit. Get off that giraffe and go ride your unicorn! Find what you love, have a passion for, or at the very least are interested in, and make your living doing that. You can’t be paid enough money to hate what you do for a living.

So here’s to the brave souls who go into the arts. The doers, dreamers, problem solvers and makers of things. This includes you, if you’ll let it, even if it is not your day job. If you want to feel creative, do creative things. Paint, draw and write - even if not one person ever sees your creations, cook a new and challenging recipe, pick out and maintain a fish aquarium, water feature or flower garden, learn chords on the guitar, but do something! Don’t just take my word for it. The late Kurt Vonnegut wrote “…go into the arts. I’m not kidding. The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake. Sing in the shower. Dance to the radio. Tell stories. Write a poem to a friend, even a lousy poem. Do it as well as you possibly can. You will get an enormous reward. You will have created something.” Create something.

We have a multitude of talented and creative artists in our area.

Support them, purchase their work, read their books, hear their music, visit with them, heck, buy them a beer. I appreciate artists because it’s tough to pour yourself into creating something and then share that with others. I admire dedication and hard work. There is success in committing yourself to a creative process. Two marvelous and outstanding artists we have in East Texas are Sonia Semone and Tom Geddie.

is located near Mahon Street across from the Tyler Museum of Art. For more info call (903)510-2233.

Tom Geddie

Tom Geddie is an author, poet, novelist, music critic, guest speaker, photographer, the list goes on and on, but rest assured Tom does what he loves and also inspires others.

Tom conducts creativity workshops for writing and art. He has written eight wonderful books of poetry including “To Cross the Ruby Bridges,” “When the Beauty of the Dancer,” and “I Love the Woman Who Lights the Stars Each Night.”

Tom has also created a ‘desert magicians and rattlers’ novel series of five books with settings in and around his fictional Terlingua Tech in the Big Bend expanse of Texas. “I self-publish. While some of my books, such as the poetry, don’t have much real commercial value, I don’t care to have a publisher, assuming there would be one, rework any of my books to make them more ‘saleable’; I want my books to be mine,” states Tom. He has also written two memoirs, “Reasons of My Own: Life after a Death Wish,” which deals with Tom’s response to depression, and “Love and Masks and Ghosts: Essays from the Trailer Trash Years’,” which is a gentler memoir. Tom Geddie’s work is poetic, philosophical, down to earth, visual and interesting. “What Texas Music Really Is” is a collection of 40-plus columns Tom has written for Dallas-based “Buddy Magazine.”

Tom Geddie is a participating author in the upcoming third annual Ben Wheeler Book Fair from 10am-4pm on Saturday, November 29th (see page 23), which includes 25 Texas authors who will talk about and sell their books in a variety of genres that will satisfy most literary tastes. The Ben Wheeler Book Fair celebrates independent voices of Texas writers every fall in the beautifully restored Elwood Schoolhouse in downtown Ben Wheeler at 5475 FM 858 behind Moore’s Store. For more information, find the Ben Wheeler Book Fair on Facebook or email tomgeddiemuses@gmail.com.

These are a couple of the artists in our area who inspire me. Sonia Semone (www.soniasemone.com) and Tom Geddie (www.tomgeddie.blogspot.com) are definitely not wasting their merrygo-round rides. Don’t waste yours. Ride your unicorn!

Tyler Museum of Art in November:

“Contemporary Texas” Since the Tyler Museum of Art opened its doors in 1971, Texas

art has been a critical component in its exhibition programming. As a direct result, the TMA has played a vital role in the “Contemporary Texas” art scene over the past four decades.

“Contemporary Texas: Selections from the Permanent Collection” continues through November 30th in the TMA’s North Gallery. Admission is free. The exhibition, curated by TMA marketing and special events coordinator Caleb Bell, highlights close to 30 of the most notable works the Museum has acquired since the 1970s – representing a cross-section of artists across a broad range of media who have made a significant impact on the “Contemporary Texas” art scene, many of whom have been featured in previous TMA exhibitions.

Acclaimed artists represented in “Contemporary Texas” include Sonia Semone photographer Skeet McAuley (focus of the 1980 TMA exhibition “BarSonia Semone is a devoted Tyler artist, interior designer and arts riers”), painter William B. Montgomery (the subject of TMA shows in advocate. I’ve enjoyed watching her dazzling work evolve. Her paint- 1988 and 2009), multi-media artist Lance Letscher (2005) and sculpings are slick, cool, alluring and packed with plenty of up close surtor James Surls, who held his first solo museum exhibition at the TMA prises once they’ve enticed you from across the room, and they will in 1974. Vernon Fisher, MANUAL, Sam Gummelt and Al Souza are seduce you. You will be helpless to resist. just a few of the additional Texas luminaries in the spotlight for this Sonia received both her BFA and MA from The University of Texas exhibition. at Tyler. Sonia promotes artists, events and is responsible for the online One remaining Sunday afternoon program will be held Novemhub of information site ArtHash.com. ber 16th - William B. Montgomery beginning at 2pm at the TMA. She uses traditional painting methods revised through modern Admission is free, but seating is limited. For reservations, call tools in an exploration of how technological advances are shaping the (903)595-1001. creation of art. She works primarily with reverse glass techniques, in which paint is applied to the back of glass and viewed by the observer in the front. Her current works are silhouettes patterned with colors.

They are deliberately simple yet complex. Sonia says, “Working on glass is as unforgiving as it is addictive. The shine, the vibrancy, the candy November 2nd - February 8th, 2015 - “Flow into the Mystic – coated texture are all elements I am deeply attracted to. Sometimes they Marriage and the Contemporary Artist” is an exhibition spotlighting come out perfectly and sometimes they are flawed. I am attracted to the diverse careers of noted husbands and wives in the contemporary color. I am attracted to flash as well as reflection, meditation, delibera- art world across a broad spectrum of media. tion…and bunnies.”

Admission is free. The Tyler Museum of Art is located at 1300 Sonia Semone’s paintings are currently on view at the Tyler Junior S. Mahon Ave. on the Tyler Jr. College campus. For more info call College Wise Auditorium Art Gallery through November 20th, Monday (903)595-1001 or go to TylerMuseum.org. Tyler Museum of Art is through Friday from 9am-7pm. The TJC Wise Auditorium Art Gallery open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm.

“Flow into the Mystic: Marriage & the Contemporary Artist”

First American Solo Show for Latvian Artist

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Dace Lacia Kidd

Dace Lucia Kidd will celebrate her first American solo art show on November 22nd in historic downtown Tyler. Her show will be hosted by the Martin Walker Law Firm in their elegantly renovated Arcadia Theater. Lucia, born in Riga, Latvia in 1987, is a classically trained Texas artist who works primarily in the media of oil on canvas. Her installations and paper sculptures, along with her large scale drawings, are better known in Europe where she established herself as one of the best new artists of the last decade. She has had successful shows throughout Europe from Venice to Berlin to Amsterdam. While preparing for a show in Helsinki, Finland this winter, Dace contributes her art and her time to Gallery Main Street here in Tyler.

Dace (pronounced “Dot-sa”) completed her degree work at Art Academy of Latvia in Riga and received advanced training for two years at Accademia di belle Arti in Palermo, on the island of Sicily. She has done everything from murals to large commission pieces for hotels. She designs books and has provided the cover art and illustrations for many.

Ms. Kidd recounts the story of her mother taking her to the first real art shop to open after Latvia fought for independence from Russia in 1992. Seeing that her child was gifted, Dace’s mother spent two weeks’ salary on a brush and some paint. Dace will never forget her mother’s gesture and she still has that brush and remains committed to creating a pathway to communicate beauty through her art.

Dace says that her influences are ever changing “because I am inspired by my surroundings, therefore at the moment my greatest inspiration is Texas. I like to work with traditional and contemporary compositions. It is important for me to communicate references from the history and current time. My main focus is on image making and remakes, that’s why I have always been inspired by work of other artists. Currently one of my favorite influences is fashion, because it’s ever changing and seeks to capture the moment.”

It would be remiss of me to present you, the reader, with this background information about Dace without also encouraging you to visit her website at www.daceluciakidd.com. Don’t even begin to think you can visit here for just a few moments as you will find yourself being drawn into the subtlety of her work and the profundity of her interpretations of her art.

On her site you will discover, not only the wide range of her talents, but also an explanation of her motivation: “I interpret quality by working from the conventional framework of aesthetics and traditional composition toward an evolved balance between simple visual stimulation and complex contemporary ideals. I accomplish this by weaving non-traditional combinations of media with a unique reductionist approach to contemporary style.”

Ms. Kidds says about her art “I do primarily painting. One of the most characteristic things

Would you go see The Beatles perform in Tyler if you had the chance? I know I would. You can’t quite do that, but you can do the next best thing. The Tyler Museum of Art (TMA) is hosting a fundraiser on November 8th featuring The Fab 5.

Jon Perry, Communications & Membership Coordinator, and Caleb Bell, Special Events and Marketing Coordinator, were kind enough to sit down with me to discuss this exciting upcoming event. In keeping with the 60’s theme, period dress or costumes are encouraged, but cocktail attire is also welcomed.

The event will be held at La Auto Grange which is located at 520 Sherry Lane in Tyler. The venue is decorated in 60’s memorabilia, including automobile collectibles, and should provide the perfect setting for the occasion.

La Auto Grange is a donated venue. While the owners wish to remain anonymous, they are graciously providing the space for the fundraiser/party.

The space normally houses the owners’ vintage cars, although they will be moved out to make room for the event. 225-250 people are expected to attend.

The Fab 5 is a Beatles tribute band which was formed in 1990. They have played in venues all over the world, but they have never performed in Tyler until now. The band’s primary playlist consists of Beaof my art is that I merge together different styles tles tunes. There will be costume changes and other and media: I create paintings that look like sculpentertaining surprises in store. tures, my sculptures can be perceived as drawThis year happens to be the 50th anniversary of ings or design objects, my drawings hold pictorial The Beatles’ first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show, qualities.” and this sparked the idea for this year’s theme. The Make plans today to attend Dace’s first solo American show on Saturday, November 22nd. The Little Black Dress has been the basis of TMA’s fall fundraising themes for the last ten years, and Beatlemaart show will run from 7-9pm. Dace says she “… nia seemed like a perfect fit this year. will be displaying over 30 pieces that have been cost of the event is $150 for TMA memexceptionally created since I have moved to Texas bersThe and $175 for non-members. Sponsorship levthree years ago. The show will include: paintings els include: Lennon Sponsor for $7,500 (includes a (oil on canvas and mixed media), drawings (my table for ten and a song dedication by The ‘Texas’ series special media: cow patty and tequila reserved Fab 5), McCartney Sponsor for $5,000 (reserved seatand graphite drawings I do using both hands), and ing for six), Harrison Sponsor (reserved seating for paper sculpture.” four), and Starr Sponsor (admission for two). There To add to your enjoyment while viewing Dace’s will also be an auction of some specialty items. works of art, the “Del Alma” guitar duo from AusThe event will be catered by Rick’s on the Square. tin and Dallas will perform classical and flamenco The British pub food will fit right in with the party’s compositions throughout the evening creating the theme. Featured items include fish and chips, Welsh perfect soundscape for viewing art. Jason Bone will rarebit, and bubble and squeak.

DJ the after party so make certain to wear your Cocktails, wine, and beer will also be served. The dancing shoes. party starts at 7pm and is expected to start breakIn addition to the gift of the amazing venue, ing up at around 10:30pm. RSVPs are requested by the art show is being generously sponsored by November 3rd. All proceeds go to benefit the Tyler four local businesses. “Three Z Azian Cuizine” and Museum of Art. “Cork Food & Drink” will provide samples of their In addition to being able to take part this fun quality fare while representatives of both Kieperevent, your contribution will help TMA continue to sol and Pelle Legna vineyards will be on hand to promote art in the community. TMA is committed to serve samples of their locally grown, award winproviding world class exhibitions, and educational ning wines. programming for the community.

College Students Welcome!

The museum typically has two to three school groups come through every week. On the second Saturday of every month, TMA hosts Family Day from 2-4pm. Family Day provides free art activities for children and their families, as well as the opportunity to see the exhibitions.

At the present time, there is no charge for admission. TMA usually hosts one or two exhibitions a year that they charge for, due to their fee charged to the museum. Even when that is the case, the price has always been capped at $5.

The next exhibit for which TMA will charge admission is coming up in December. “Between the States: Photographs from the Civil War” will cost $5 for adults and $3 for children.

TMA normally hosts two separate exhibitions. One of the current spaces houses “Contemporary Texas,” consisting of pieces from TMA’s permanent collection. All of the artists are from Texas, and there are a lot of Texas themes throughout the works. Some examples include the Texas State Fair, and downtown Dallas. David Bates, a popular Texas artist, has several pieces on display.

Also coming up in the “Contemporary Texas” 2014 Fall Lecture Series is William B. Montgomery who will be speaking on Sunday, November 16th at 2pm. Montgomery is internationally renowned for his scientifically correct etchings and lithographs of reptiles that turn herpetology into art. Montgomery hails from East Texas, though he currently resides outside of Austin.

Beginning on November 2nd, the other exhibit space will be housing “Flow into the Mystic: Marriage and the Contemporary Artist.” This display will feature the works of six couples (12 artists in all), who do work collaboratively and individually. The idea is to demonstrate how their marriage has influenced their art, point of view, and way of thinking.

All of these artists are from Texas, and many of them are local.

Earlier this year, TMA hosted the works of Dr. Scott M. Lieberman. Dr. Lieberman is a local cardiologist, as well as an accomplished photographer. He captured a photo of the space shuttle Columbia as it was exploding. That photograph was seen by an estimated 2.5 billion people, making it the most viewed news photograph in history.

TMA is dedicated to promoting area artists whenever possible, space permitting. The working galleries consist of about 10,000 square feet. In addition to that, the museum houses an educational classroom, as well as office space and storage. The museum is looking to expand in the future, but there are no concrete plans in place at this time. In addition to the indoor space, several sculptures are located on TMA’s grounds.

The museum’s gift shop is located in the lobby, and features items related to the exhibits. Examples include books, mugs, and even rose petal jelly.

I didn’t get to try it but I was assured that it is quite good.

For more information about “Little Black Dress has BEATLEMANIA,” current and upcoming exhibits, and other info, please contact (903)595-1001 or visit TMA’s website at www.tylermuseum.org.

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Theatre Events

October 30th-November 2nd and November 6th-9th – “Clue-the Musical” will be on stage at the Tyler Civic Theatre with Thursday-Saturday performances at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. The internationally popular game comes to the Tyler Civic Theatre stage as a fun filled musical which brings the world’s best known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room and with what weapon?

The audience receives forms to help them deduce the solution from clues given throughout the fun filled evening. Three audience members choose from cards representing the potential murderers, weapons and rooms; there are 216 possible solutions! Only one hard-nosed female detective is qualified to unravel the merry mayhem. Comic antics, witty lyrics and a beguiling score carry the investigation from room to room.

Even after the culprit confesses, a surprise twist delights the audience.

This colorful crowd pleaser was devised by the authors of “Murder at Rutherford House” and other popular interactive entertainments. Tyler Civic Theatre is located 400 Rose Park Drive in Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or tylercivictheatre.com. The Box Office is open Monday - Friday, 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students.

Saturday, November 1st (7:30pm) –Keb’ Mo’ three-time Grammy winner and visionary roots-music storyteller Keb’ Mo’ embarks on a new chapter in his career with the April 22nd release of “Blues Americana” on Kind of Blue Music. His twelfth full-length album marks the 20th anniversary of his debut Keb’ Mo’, but, more importantly, the disc is a signpost of artistic and personal growth. Over the past two decades Keb has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of American roots music through the understated excellence of his live and studio performances. His songs have been recorded by B.B. King, Buddy Guy, the Dixie Chicks, Joe Cocker and Robert Palmer, and his playing inspired leading instrument maker Gibson Brands to issue the Keb’ Mo’ Signature Bluesmaster acoustic guitar.

He’s collaborated with a host of other artists including Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, jazz diva Cassandra Wilson, Buddy Guy, Amy Grant, Solomon Burke and Little Milton. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)2333080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. Tickets start at $35.

Saturday, November 1st – The Romeros will join the East Texas Symphony Orchestra. It’s an evening with a Latin flair as the internationally acclaimed “Royal Family of Guitar” perform works for multiple guitars and orchestra. All East Texas Symphony Orchestra performances will be held at The University of Texas at Tyler Cowan Center.

Tickets go on sale September 29th. Tickets available at the box office, located at 3900 University Blvd., (903)566-7424 or online at www. uttyler.edu/cowan. Tickets start at $10.

Sunday, November 2nd (3pm) –Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out with special guests The Roys - While many bands have come and gone since May of 1991, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out have endured. In the process, they’ve managed to climb to the top not just once, but twice—winning a slew of IBMA vocal awards, including two Male Vocalist of the Year honors in the mid and late 1990s, then persevering through rough times to see Moore recapturing the Male Vocalist trophy for the past three years. Along the way, they’ve made a whole new generation of fans, and with the release of “Timeless Hits From The Past…Bluegrassed” by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, the quintet are poised to deliver their distinctive kind of music more widely than ever. The new project has plenty of nods to classic country in vintage numbers like “Mama Tried,” “Farewell Party” and “Golden Ring,” but there are some surprises, too. Their arrangement of the doo-wop classic, “Only You”—a song that has brought audiences to its feet for well over a decade—gets a few new twists, and an all-time favorite, “John & Mary,” gets a new lease on life with some help from country chanteuse Pam Tillis. Sponsored by KKUS The Ranch 104.1FM, Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm.

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November 4th – Suzy Boggus will be in concert at Liberty Hall.

Liberty Hall is located at 103 E. Erwin. For more info call (903)5957274. For production info go to www.Libertytyler.com.

Thursday, November 6th (7:30pm) – “Sister Act” will be on stage at the Cowan Center. “Sister Act” is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it “ridiculously fun,” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement! Featuring original music by 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Little Shop of Horrors”), “Sister Act” tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look—a convent. Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, “Sister Act” is reason to rejoice. Sponsored by Texas Bank & Trust. Tickets go on sale October 6th. Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the UT Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the Box Office, or by calling (903)5667424 or online at uttyler.edu/cowan. Tickets start at $37.

November 6th (7pm) and November 8th (11am, 1pm and 3pm) – “Petunia of Pistol Hill” will be on stage at Henderson Civic Theatre in Henderson. This season’s Syrup Festival Melodrama is “Petunia of Pistol Hill” by Henderson’s very own author, Lynda Trent. For information call (903)657-2968 or www.hctonline.org. The theatre is located on Heritage Square in downtown Henderson, a National Register Historic District, in the original Opera House which was built in 1885.

Saturday, November 8th (6pm) –“Veggie Tales Live!” will be on stage at the Belcher Center. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. Tickets start at $20.

November 9th (2:30pm and 7:30pm) and November 10th (2:30pm) –“Once Upon a Circus” will be presented by the Longview Ballet Theatre at the Belcher Center. Longview Ballet Theatre and 7 principal dancers from New York City Ballet present “Once Upon a Circus” with special guest East Texas Symphonic Band. With the music, the dancing, the clowns, this will be a performance that will have you smiling from beginning to end. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. Tickets start at $13.

November 13th –16th – “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” by Tennessee Williams will be presented by APEX Entertainment on the Liberty Hall stage. Mississippi plantation owner Big Daddy is constantly disturbed and upset by his sons. His “favorite” son is Brick, an alcoholic with a strained and childless marriage to the beautiful and sensual Maggie.

Then there is Gooper, whose wife is about to bring forth another in the endless line of little “no-neck monsters.” Big Daddy is to celebrate his sixty-fifth birthday with the family and it is sure to be an uncomfortable affair. Brick’s wife, Maggie, is constantly trying unsuccessfully to coax her husband away from the bottle, while taunting him about his deceased best friend and their relationship. The tensions reach a climax when the truth of Big Daddy’s health is revealed. Will he and Brick manage to resolve their differences before it is too late? Liberty Hall is located at 103 E. Erwin. For more info call (903)595-7274. For production info go to www.Libertytyler.com.

Friday, November 14th (7:30pm) –Gungor will be in concert at the Belcher Center. We don’t have to look far to find the results of what happens when filters are removed and people create what they think they want to create. It takes the truly gifted artist, at the exact moment when personal uncertainty is as its peak, to reach within and draw out music both noticeably free from constraints and laser-like in its focus. Michael Gungor, through the musical collective known simply as Gungor, has achieved just such a work. Setting aside his reliance on what he called “metaphysical constructs I’d known all my life,” Gungor has tapped his considerable musical reserves for a song set simultaneously revelatory in its lyrical content, ambitious in its sonic scope and compelling in its approachability. Michael shares vocalizations in Gungor with wife Lisa, and together they interact, counter-play and underscore each song’s arc with precision and versatility, be it the plaintive whisper of “Yesternite,” the lost-then-found effect choices made on “Wandering” and ‘70s-era evocation on the chorus of “Let It Go.” In this age of musical homogeneity, such diversity might be a danger sign. But Gungor’s deft manipulation of such moments piques interest not only in the immediacy of an individual song, but throughout the album’s listening experience as a whole. That variety is most assuredly on purpose. Tickets go on sale August 25th. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm.

Saturday, November 15th (7:30pm) – Jeanne Robertson will be the featured speaker at the University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. Turning 70 years young this year, Jeanne Robertson charms audiences with her hilarious and spot-on observations about life. This former Miss North Carolina stands six feet tall and possesses an infectious personality, lots of heart, and an uplifting sense of humor. Popular anecdotes like “Don’t Go to Vegas Without A Baptist,” “Don’t Bungee Jump Naked,” and “Don’t Send a Man to the Grocery Store” are just a few of the hysterical stories that are sure to give you a funny reminder of someone you know. Her witty depiction of everyday situations will have you rolling in the aisles. Sponsored by Progress Cleaners. Cowan

Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the UT Tyler campus.

Tickets are available at the Box Office, or by calling (903)566-7424 or online at uttyler.edu/cowan. Tickets start at $32.

November 15th-18th –“The Invention of the Living Room” will be on stage at the Tyler Civic Theatre with Thursday-Saturday performances at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. “The Invention of the Living Room” is the poignant story of the Levin family and their sometimes humorous journey together through the marriage of their son and their life project of building a complete community of homes for G.I.’s returning home from WWII. Family members sometimes get what they want. Sometimes they don’t get what they want and sometimes, they get what they don’t want. But, family bonds are strong and sustain members when the events of life seem almost insurmountable and certainly bewildering. The play is loosely based on the real town of Levittown, New York, which actually had the social issues found in the play. Your understanding of family will be strengthened after you travel a while in the Levin’s shoes. Andrew R. Heinze is an author, journalist, playwright, and scholar of American History. Formerly a professor of American History, Dr. Heinze is the award-winning author of “Jews and the American Soul.” His one-act plays have been produced in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, Austin, Albuquerque and elsewhere. Andrew holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America. His second full-length play, “The Invention of the Living Room,” won the Texas NonProfit Theatres 2014 New Play Project, with a World Premiere at the Tyler Civic Theatre. The play had also been a Finalist for the 2012 Blue Ink Playwriting Award given by the American Blues Theater in Chicago, in addition to winning a place in the Harriet Lake Festival of New Plays at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater (2011). Tyler Civic Theatre is located 400 Rose Park Drive in Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or tylercivictheatre.com. The Box Office is open Monday - Friday, 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students.

Monday, November 17th – Peter Roussel will be the featured speaker at Liberty Hall. With over 45 years of experience in business, government, politics and media, including two tours of duty in the White House and service as an assistant to Presidents Ford and Reagan, Peter Roussel is now an author, public speaker, university instructor and television and radio commentator based in Houston, Texas. From 1981-87 Mr. Roussel served in the White House under President Reagan as special assistant and deputy press secretary.

Mr. Roussel will share with us “Humor in the White House” and his experiences as personal press officer. Liberty Hall is located at 103 E. Erwin. For more info call (903)595-7274. For production info go to www.Libertytyler.com.

November 19th- 23rd – “Elektra” written and directed by Denise Weatherly Green will be on stage at Jean Browne Theatre. Tyler Jr. College Jean Browne Theatre is located on the TJC campus. The Theatre TJC box office opens one week prior to performances. Box office hours are 10am-6pm weekdays only throughout the run of performances. For more info call (903)510-2212. For production info go to www.tjc.edu.

Thursday, November 20th (7:30pm) - The Inaugural Frances Cowan Gibson Classical Music Event: Yuja Wang & Leonidas Kavakos will be on stage at the Cowan Center. Twenty-seven year old pianist Yuja Wang is widely recognized as one of the most important artists of her generation. Lauded for her controlled, prodigious technique, she has been praised for her authority over the most complex technical demands of the repertoire. Leonidas Kavakos is renowned across the world as a violinist and artist of rare quality, known at the highest level for his virtuosity, superb musicianship and the integrity of his playing.

Together, Yuja & Leonidas have toured the globe spreading the passion for classical mastery and expanding musical horizons. These two superb musicians have collaborated with almost every major conductor and esteemed orchestra in the world. Witness as these two virtuosos unite in harmony as they perform the great violin and piano sonatas of Brahms. Tickets go on sale October 27th. Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the UT Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the Box Office, or by calling (903)566-7424 or online at uttyler.edu/ cowan. Tickets start at $42.

November 20th- 21st (7:30pm) - Harmony & Understanding and the TJC Jazz Ensemble present Pops 2014! TJC’s premier music ensembles present a fun-filled evening of all your holiday favorites combining jazz, traditional and popular idioms. Directed by Andrea Trent and Heather Mensch. Tyler Jr. College Wise Auditorium is located on the TJC campus. The Theatre TJC box office opens one week prior to performances. Box office hours are 10am-6pm weekdays only throughout the run of performances. For more info call (903)5102212. For production info go to www.tjc.edu.

Monday, November 24th (7pm) –“Elf” will be on stage at the Belcher Center. “Elf” is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity and help New York remember the true spirit of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit, “Elf” features songs by Tony Award®-nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (“The Wedding Singer”), with a book by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan (“Annie,” “The Producers,” “Hairspray”) and Bob Martin (“The Drowsy Chaperone”).

Sponsored by “Longview News Journal.” Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview.

For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com.

Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. Tickets start at $45.

Sunday, November 30th (7pm) –Steven Curtis Chapman & Brandon Heath will be in concert at the Belcher Center. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm.

December 4th- 6th –“A Christmas Carol” will be on stage at the Pollard Theater Center.

“A Christmas Carol,” a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ famous short story with songs from a famous and much-loved animated Christmas television special, will be a fun family event for the 2014 Christmas season. Pollard Theatre Center is located at Founders’ Center on Pollard’s campus. Seating is limited. The Founders’ Center is located at 3030 New Copeland Rd., Tyler. For more info or tickets go to www.pollardumc.com or call (903)597-2571. Tickets start at $8 December 5th-7th and December 13th-14th – “White Christmas” will be in production at the Cherokee Civic Theatre. Celebrate the season with a family favorite. Two Broadway stars decide to help their former WWII commanding general make a success of his failing Vermont Inn. Show biz bigwigs can sing, dance & put on a show but can they make it snow? Their efforts are further complicated by mistakes, miscommunication and two very pretty misses. Based on the Bing Crosby movie musical with all the familiar songs and characters, “White Christmas” is sure to warm your heart for the holidays. Cherokee Civic Theatre is located at 157 West 5th St., in Rusk. For tickets or more info call (903)683–2131 or log on to www.cherokeetheatre. net. All tickets are reserved seats with member prices of $9 adults, $6 students and general prices of $12 adults and $10 students. All at the door tickets are $15.

December 5th-7th and December 12th-14th – “A Christmas Carol” will be on stage at Henderson Civic Theatre in Henderson.

Charles Dickens’ classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his Christmas Eve visits from the ghost of Christmas past, present and future, adapted for younger performers and audiences. Henderson Civic Theatre is located at 122 E. Main St. in Henderson. For information call (903)657-2968 or www.hctonline.org. The theatre is located on Heritage Square in downtown Henderson, a National Register Historic District, in the original Opera House which was built in 1885.

December 5th-7th and December 11th-14th –“A Tuna Christmas” will be on stage at the Tyler Civic Theatre with Thursday-Saturday performances at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. “A Tuna

Christmas” is a broad comedy set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas.

The plot centers on the town’s annual Christmas Yard Display Contest, won 14 times in a row by Vera Carp. A mysterious “Christmas Phantom,” known for vandalizing the yard displays, has the contestants on edge. Among the subplots are Stanley Bumiller’s attempts to end his probation and leave Tuna, Bertha Bumiller’s trying to hold her family together at Christmastime, and Joe Bob Lipsey’s struggle to mount successfully his production of “A Christmas Carol” despite the town controller of the electric company threatening to turn the lights off. The play is both an affectionate commentary and withering satire of small town, Southern life and attitudes. “A Tuna Christmas” is the second in a series of comedic plays set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas. (The play is preceded by “Greater Tuna” and followed by “Red, White and Tuna” and “Tuna Does Vegas.”) Tyler Civic Theatre is located 400 Rose Park Drive in Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or tylercivictheatre.com.

The Box Office is open Monday - Friday, 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students.

December 8th-9th (7pm) –Auditions for “The Man Who Came to Dinner” will be held at the Henderson Civic Theatre in Henderson.

Henderson Civic Theatre is located at 122 E. Main St. in Henderson.

For information call (903)657-2968 or www.hctonline.org. The theatre is located on Heritage Square in downtown Henderson, a National Register Historic District, in the original Opera House which was built in 1885.

December 8th-9th –Auditions for “Children of Eden” will be held at Pollard Theater Center. Seeking ages kindergarten and up. Pollard Theatre Center is located at Founders’ Center on Pollard’s campus.

Seating is limited. The Founders’ Center is located at 3030 New Copeland Rd., Tyler. For more info go to www.pollardumc.com or call (903)597-2571.

Tuesday, December 9th (7:30pm) - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Big Band Holidays with special guest Cecile McLorin Salvant will be on stage at the Cowan Center.

Enjoy a festive complimentary dessert reception before the concert.

Bring the whole family. Witness the world famous big band that jazzed up the globe – jazz it up at the Cowan Center this holiday season.

Hailed as “an extraordinarily versatile orchestra” by “The Los Angeles Times,” the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is composed of 15 of jazz music’s leading soloists under the direction of legendary trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra draws from an extensive and festive holiday repertoire that includes original arrangements of your favorite Christmas tunes in swingin’ style. Sponsored by Michelle & Tim Brookshire. Tickets go on sale November 3rd. Cowan Center is located at 3900 University Blvd. on the UT Tyler campus. Tickets are available at the Box Office, or by calling (903)5667424 or online at uttyler.edu/cowan. Tickets start at $37.

December 12th –14th (7:30pm) - The Texas Shakespeare Festival

will present Charles Dickens world famous story, “A Christmas Carol” as a live radio play on stage at Liberty Hall. This radio play version will be presented as an on-air radio show featuring Texas Shakespeare Festival actors, live sound effects and music (along the lines of “A Prairie Home Companion”), and will be re-broadcast on the radio. A holiday classic comes alive right before your eyes. Liberty Hall is located at 103 E. Erwin. For more info call (903)595-7274. For production info go to www.Libertytyler.com.

Sunday, December 14th (3pm) –Shoji Tabuchi will be in concert at the Belcher Center. Tickets go on sale September 22nd. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are MondayFriday, 10am-5pm.

Sunday, December 14th (2pm) – Christmas Concert by the Lake Country Symphonic Band at the Select Theater Mineola. For more information call (903)569-2300 or log on to lakecountryplayhouse. com. Concert tickets are $5 for adults and children 11 and under are free. The box office opens 30 minutes before curtain.

December 15th-16th (7pm) –Auditions for “Treasure Island” will be held at Tyler Civic Theatre. Tyler Civic Theatre is located 400 Rose Park Drive in Tyler, next to the Tyler Rose Garden Center. For more info call (903)592-0561 or tylercivictheatre.com.

Tuesday, December 16th (7:30pm) –“Christmas at Home with Neal McCoy” featuring the Longview Symphony, local choirs, and members from the Longview Area Youth Symphony Orchestra, this concert of holiday favorites will feature guest conductor Howard Hudiburg. They will ring in the holiday season with music that is both festive and sublime; Join them for Christmas cheer. Belcher Performance Center at LeTourneau University is located at 2100 S. Mobberly, Longview. For more info call (903)233-3080 or log on at www.belchercenter.com. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am5pm. Tickets start at $40.

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Discovery Science Place:

A New Emphasis on Science and Research Education

By Kelly Griffith-Fields Discovery Science Place (DSP) wastes no time captivating minds from the parking lot. A large mural created by The University of Tyler Art Department fills the wall running along the sidewalk toward the entrance. The painting foreshadows all there is to explore inside.

DSP closed for a few weeks this past September to undergo various renovations. Interim Executive Director Chris Rasure explained their recent renovations were to put more emphasis on science and research education. Many areas received a new look with a fresh coat of paint. New toys and attractions were added. Cleanliness and safety were improved upon and all stations were repaired to be operational.

“If you haven’t been in a while, it’s time to come see all of the changes and new things,” Rasure said.

The DSP Mining Company is a new feature sure to excite many. Outdoors, in a new enclosed exhibit area, freshwater flows to a trough where sifting screens wait to be used. Young miners can pan for such items as fossils, gems, arrowheads, and shark teeth. Bags of sand and treasure are available for purchase. Miners are guaranteed to sift out a variety of goods.

Once inside, to the left you’ll see the gift shop.

It has grown at least three times its former size.

Patrons may come and shop the store without paying admission to the exhibits. The store is one of few in our area with toys, apparel and other items geared to the young scientist, engineers and explorers. Microscopes, rockets, perfume making kits, bird calls, NASA and dinosaur themed products are just a small example of what can be found.

In the main room the DSP pirate ship has recently been transformed into a research vessel.

The stark primary colors have been changed to cool nautical tones. “We’ve always been popular and pleasing to toddlers or younger kids,” Rasure said.

“We want to have enough science content to extend our reach to older students as well.”

Near the stern of the ship, a new 3D cinema shows a variety of presentations. In another corner of the room, sprawling rock formations encompass a cave where gems and minerals are on display. The display is a favorite for many children. Because the minerals are shown under UV light, many present themselves as nature’s glow sticks, putting off bright fluorescent colors. Further into the cave, explorers can stand on a platform to experience an earthquake. Across from the cave entrance another natural disaster can be experienced in the tornado simulator.

Through another corridor Home Town is found and ‘imaginative play’ is taken to the next level. DSP is in good relations with local businesses and organizations and many recognizable establishments have set up shop in Home Town, such as

Brookshire’s grocery store. Children can wheel their shopping cart along, browsing merchandise, just as their parents do. Brookshire’s has also provided an interactive, touch screen game ‘Feed the Bear’ which teaches about proper nutrition. Children may also be bankers, chefs, veterinarians checking actual x-rays in the clinic, heroes in real firefighter gear and more.

At Makers Park, the hands-on play continues with many interactive displays that make up this section of DSP. These activities are rotated on a monthly basis to help keep Makers Park new and engaging.

DSP is currently working on their new Orion exhibit which will feature interactive games at the exhibits mission control. DSP also hosts many traveling exhibits and events throughout the year. Their partnership with The University of Texas was formalized this fall. Rasure explained that this partnership is beneficial as it allows access to the universities resources. Tyler Junior College and their Center for Earth and Space Science also work closely with DSP. Together they promote science education across Tyler and east Texas.

DSP has extended their hours on Tuesday through Saturday when they are open from 10am7pm so that students have adequate time to visit after school. Sundays are open from 1-5pm and a lounge area is available for guests to sit and enjoy a sack lunch. Electrical outlets are conveniently located there for charging mobile devices and storage lockers are available for storing personal belongings.

Currently the DSP is planning their day camps that will be held in December so students on winter break can take part in a day of hands-on education and fun. For more information on Discovery Science Place or their day camps visit their website at discoveryscienceplace.org.

Lego® Designs Family Contest

The Tyler Public Library is bringing back the fun and popular Lego® Designs Family Contest beginning Monday, November 3rd through Thursday, November 6th from 5:15-6:45pm on the first floor of the Library.

Families are invited to create designs based on their favorite books using Lego® building blocks.

The Library will provide all materials, while families provide creativity and imagination.

Judging will take place on Monday, November 10th and submissions will be judged in three categories including: “most closely resembling a book,” “most creative design” and “judges’ choice.”

Winners will receive a Lego® prize package. All entries will be shown in the Library’s display cases throughout the month of November.

For more info please visit TylerLibrary.com, call (903)593-7323 or visit the Library at 201 S. College Ave., downtown Tyler.

Broadway Square Mall Santa Photos

Starting November 8thDecember 24th Santa will be at Broadway Square Mall in the Sears Court. Pictures are available for purchase.

Sears Court is located on the south end of the mall, 4601 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler. For more info call (903)561-7055 or ShopBroadwaySquare.com.

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the OR. A Wall Street Journal review that was printed before the book was available to the public, generated a number of attacks against Dr. Ruggieri, as this short review supported typical stereotypes of surgeons.

In my opinion, the reviewer should have read the complete book prior to offering to the public his opinion of surgeons in general and not necessarily the image that Ruggieri presents in his book.

Dr. Ruggieri covers a broad swath in his book. One thing you’ll learn is that a critical factor, a factor that unfortunately you as a patient

By Gini Rainey can only tease out indirectly, is the ability of your surgeon to recover from the inevitable surprises and complications during a surgery. Fix“Up At Butternut Lake” By Mary McNair ing problems is huge. Furthermore not all surgeons are cut from the In the first book of her Buttersame cloth, and even though hospitals collect statistics on complication nut Lake Trilogy, Mary McNair intro- rates, the patients are never allowed to see this. Dr. Ruggieri also talks duces her readers to the small town about the changes in training in the time since he went through his, of Butternut Lake and the people who the impact of lawsuits on how doctors view their profession and treat live there. The overall story is simple patients, the grueling hours, and much more. enough and tells the tale of a recent If nothing else, reading this book will change your mind if you widow that sets out to start over and hold physicians and surgeons in the elevated position of gods. These reclaim her life with her young son. men are only human, and although highly trained and experienced, She goes to a family cabin in Minthey never know for sure what surprises might be waiting for them nesota and settles down to begin her under the blade of their scalpel. “Confessions of a Surgeon” is one of new life, but not before catching up the most honest, straight-from-the-heart works of nonfiction that I have with old friends, meeting new ones, read in quite some time. Dr. Ruggieri reveals his personal insights and and regaining her sense of self. Along emotions in such a way that I found myself drawn to every page of his the way we meet a host of people that account. “Confessions” will give you a personal insight into the real could be your true life neighbor and world of medicine and surgery that you won’t find anywhere else. hear of the trials and tribulations of His last chapter, “Will Your Surgeon Be There?” is a must read and life. could easily be changed to: “Will Your Physician Be There?” Physicians The main character is Allie Beckett who is returning to her famare now starting to retire at younger ages; not as many talented college ily’s cabin on Butternut Lake with her young son after experiencgraduates are applying to medical school; medicine has become a busiing the loss of her husband. She is seeking solitude and privacy but ness and not a calling or profession; easier subspecialties with better she winds up reconnecting with her old friend Jax plus makes new work hours, more income, pleasant lifestyle, and time to sleep are causfriends. Jax’s story is secondary but is just as heartfelt as she currently ing a troublesome shortage of physicians in general surgery and prideals with the choices she made in the past. “Up at Butternut Lake” mary care (internal medicine, pediatrics, and primary care.) is themed with the concept that you cannot move forward until you Dr. Ruggieri tells the truth in this highly readable and remarkable deal with the past. It reads like a mix of contemporary romance and book. Surgery is a contact sport with life and death outcomes. women’s fiction/chick-lit. It’s a light read with relatable issues and like- Rating: 5 of 5 able characters.

Copyright 2012 – Berkley Although romance plays a role in this book and contains a few sensual passages that might be seen as a bit gratuitous, overall all, “The Abduction of Mary Rose” romance isn’t the theme of the book. I was impressed with the deliBy Joan Hall Hovey cate inclusion of romance/sex in this book. While leading the reader The main character of “Mary Rose” is to the brink, a thin veil would drop over the graphics, leaving much Naomi and her story begins at the hospital to the imagination, which seems to be an unusual, but welcomed with her mother, who is dying of cancer. treatment of sex in literature in this day and age.

The author’s description of the ward where Through incredible character building and scene definitions, the dying patients are being cared for gives McNair transports you to a special place, with people who you will the reader a feeling of being there and also come to really care about. With McNear’s excellent prose and sensual a sense of the despair of death that hangs descriptions, she perfectly captures Butternut Lake’s ambiance. You in the air. can almost smell the pine trees and hear the water lapping against the After her mother passes away, Naomi dock. You won’t be disappointed in this book as it flows beautifully. learns from the obituary that her vindicThe conflicts and problems that Allie, Walker, Caroline, and Jax wrestive aunt had written that she is adopted. tle with are gripping and serious. But in the end, just like in real life, She and her adoptive mother had been very close, and Naomi is it’s the people we love who pull us through. devastated that her mother hadn’t trusted her enough to share that This is one trilogy that I intend to complete. I can’t wait to find information. the time to read the second and third books.

She discovers that her biological mother, Mary Rose, a teenager, Rating: 5 of 5 was raped and left for dead. After eight months in a coma, Mary Rose gave birth to Naomi a few days before she died. Naomi becomes Copyright 2014 – William Morrow Paperbacks obsessed with finding the rapist/killer, and after researching the very “Confessions of a Surgeon: few almost 30-year-old newspaper accounts of Mary Rose’s abduction, The Good, the Bad, and the she asks the local newspaper to run a story about her discovery, hopComplicated: Life Behind the ing to bring a very old cold case to the front.

O.R. Doors” By Paul Ruggieri, Becoming frustrated with the lack of interest on the part of the M.D. police, Naomi decides to take things into her own hands. From there, Dr. Ruggieri is a practicing board-cer- the suspense builds as Naomi collects more evidence, and a game of tified general/laparoscopic surgeon who cat and mouse between her and the killer, who has read the newspahas been operating for over 20 years. He per story, ensues.

Joan Hall Hovey has the incredible ability to get inside the killer’s received his surgical training at the worldhead and show his thoughts and feelings. It gave me chills to think, renowned Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes Hospital, in St. Louis. as portrayed in the novel, that we can be in the same area as a rapist/ He then spent three years as an active duty killer/criminal, and not realize that we also could become a victim, through no fault of our own, but because the killer may be frustrated general surgeon in the U. S. Army. with the victim he really wants, and views us as an easy target.

“Confessions” tells the story of a very In the last chapters of the book, confrontations between Naomi honest, concerned surgeon responding to the stresses of challenging and the killer escalate and at times I wondered at the choices made. and medically fragile patients, exhaustion, threat of lawsuits, and the The final showdown is incredibly exciting and nerve wracking. You overwhelming number of regulations hovering over his shoulders in

A Little Bit of This and That

will find yourself literally on the edge of your seat because of the excellent understanding of suspense that Hovey uses in her writing.

An exciting and suspenseful ending wraps up this incredible novel. If you like murder mysteries, spine chilling suspense, a reason to lock your doors and watch who is behind you on the road, then this book is a must read for you!

Rating: 5 of 5 Copyright 2011 – Books We Love, Ltd.

It’s All Between the Pages:

Ben Wheeler Book Fair

By Gini Rainey

The third annual Ben Wheeler Book Fair is scheduled for Saturday, November 29th from 10am-4pm at the old Elwood Schoolhouse, 5475 FM 858 in downtown Ben Wheeler. This event shares the day with the fall festival and provides a great opportunity for shopping at local galleries and retail stores as well as dining at Moore’s Store and The Forge Bistro.

Tom Geddie, organizer of the Book Fair, is planning on featuring more than 25 Texas authors that represent a wide range of genres from history to mystery, Christian devotional to photography, and paranormal suspense to romance. If last year’s success is any indication of what’s in store for this year, the pleasant drive in the country to the sleepy town of Ben Wheeler will be well worth the time spent.

Mr. Geddie, in addition to being the organizer/promoter of the Book Fair, is a successful author in his own right. His memoir, “Reasons of My Own: Life after a Death Wish,” is described as an “insightful, heartfelt piece of introspective intellectualism” and as a celebration of the things in life that really matter that “bring us closer and encourage our capacity for compassion and courage.” He won an International Gold Quill for feature writing and is a persistent volunteer at the Ben Wheeler Children’s Library.

Some of the authors who will be present at the Book Fair are Keith Burpee from Murchison, a retired and decorated US Army veteran who participated in the first Gulf War, bringing his autobiography, “4000 Degrees Fahrenheit;” Ine Burke from Edgewood, whose books look at nature, architecture, history, and travel; and Lorri Allen from Tyler, head of the KYTX CBS 19 news department and writer for the Tyler Morning Telegraph bringing her Christian devotional, “It’s All Good News: Encouragement for Every Season.”

Avon Acker from Greenville will feature his three historical fiction novels “Vigilante Caretaker,” “Colfax: Where Freedom Died,” and “Rom and the Promised Land.” This lifelong resident of East Texas and world traveler does voracious research to make his books historically and physically accurate. Additionally, Melissa Studdard, who wrote “I Ate the Cosmos for Breakfast,” which is filled with poems that “read like paintings, touching and absorbing the light of the known world while fingering the soul until it lifts, trembling,” will be attending.

Tom Geddie, who has published “The Other Magician in the Desert,” the fourth novel in his series of rattlers and magicians about the men’s and women’s basketball teams at the fictional Terlingua Tech University in the Texas Big Bend, will be joining the group; as will Ellen Sweets from Austin, who will be bringing her cooking memoir, “Stirring It Up With Molly Ivins;” and Jan Sikes from Allen, bringing two nonfiction books, “Flowers and Stone,” set in Central West Texas in 1970, and “The Convict and the Rose,” partially set in Leavenworth prison.

If these authors aren’t enough to encourage you to visit Ben Wheeler on November 29th, I would think that the following list of authors expected to attend would seal the deal for you. Among the rest of the participants expected to be at Book Fair will be Texas Literary Hall of Fame inductee Joe Lansdale and his daughter Kasey Lansdale, Texas Book Award winner Joe Nick Patoski, Jay Brakefield, John Borgstedt, Evelyn M. Byrne, April Nunn Coker, Richard Dobson, Bob Doerr, Ruth Drayer, Ann Everett, Ann Fields, Imaj, Jim Jarvis, Patricia La Vigne, Jean Lauzier, Melinda Richarz Lyons, Marvin S. Mayer, J.L. Mbewe, C.R. Myers, J.L. “Doc” Pendland, Anne Redelfs, Bobbie J. Shafer, Robert L. Stevens, and Melissa Walker.

For more information about the Ben Wheeler Book Fair write Mr. Geddie at tomgeddiemuses@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/ Ben-Wheeler-Book-Fair.

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