Posted 9:53 pm Friday, April 24, 2009
Appearing In East Texas: Cotton Belt To Host Train Show at Harvey Saturday, Sunday
The Cotton Belt Rail Historical Society, Tyler Tap Chapter, will hold its annual model train show on Saturday and Sunday at Harvey Convention Center
Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Sunday.
Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is $6 for adults and $2 for children under 12 years.
Proceeds benefit the operation of the Cotton Belt Depot Museum in historic downtown Tyler, said Glenn Wilkins, chairman of the board of Cotton Belt Rail Historical Society.
Proceeds benefit the operation of the Cotton Belt Depot Museum in historic downtown Tyler, said Glenn Wilkins, chairman of the board of Cotton Belt Rail Historical Society.
Patriot Singers Concert
The University of Texas at Tyler’s Patriot Singer choral group will present their final concert “Saints, Sonnets & Spirituals” 5 p.m. Sunday, May 3 at First Presbyterian Church in Tyler.
This show is “seasonly spring, with beautiful music set to the poetry of William Shakespeare, Robert Burns, and Walt Whitman, together with energetic spirituals and moving anthems,” according to Director of Choral Activities Dr. Cameron Rose.
For more information, call Dr. Rose at 903-566-7304.
Hudnall Lecture
The next lecture of the Public Astronomy Lecture Series will be held at the Hudnall Planetarium 7 p.m. Saturday.
The presentation will be given by Ken Lambdin on the topic of “Measuring the Universe.”
He will also discuss how the size of the earth was first determined and how the distance to the sun was measured.
Seating for each lecture is limited, and doors will open one-half hour before each lecture.
Admission is $3for adults and $2 for students and senior adults.
Hudnall Planetarium is located in the heart of the Tyler Junior College main campus near the intersection of Mahon Avenue and Lake Street.
Free parking is available.
For more information contact Hudnall Planetarium at 903-510-2312 or visit the website at http://planetarium.tjc.edu.
This show is “seasonly spring, with beautiful music set to the poetry of William Shakespeare, Robert Burns, and Walt Whitman, together with energetic spirituals and moving anthems,” according to Director of Choral Activities Dr. Cameron Rose.
For more information, call Dr. Rose at 903-566-7304.
Hudnall Lecture
The next lecture of the Public Astronomy Lecture Series will be held at the Hudnall Planetarium 7 p.m. Saturday.
The presentation will be given by Ken Lambdin on the topic of “Measuring the Universe.”
He will also discuss how the size of the earth was first determined and how the distance to the sun was measured.
Seating for each lecture is limited, and doors will open one-half hour before each lecture.
Admission is $3for adults and $2 for students and senior adults.
Hudnall Planetarium is located in the heart of the Tyler Junior College main campus near the intersection of Mahon Avenue and Lake Street.
Free parking is available.
For more information contact Hudnall Planetarium at 903-510-2312 or visit the website at http://planetarium.tjc.edu.
TJC DanceFest
The Tyler Junior College Academy of Dance will present Dancefest 2009, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, in Wise Auditorium on the TJC main campus.
This year’s performance features Act II of “Giselle,” a famous classical ballet about a forbidden love story between a peasant girl and a prince.
The performance will also include an eclectic mix of dance genres sure to please everyone.
Tickets are $5 in advance or at the door. Tickets are available at the TJC cashier’s office or by calling 903-510-2672.
Dreamsicles Concert
Tom Prasada Rao and Cary Cooper of The Dreamsicles will share their folk music at a free concert at Brady’s Coffee House in Tyler at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Both musicians are winners of the Kerrville Folk Festival.
To learn more about Tom and Cary, visit thedreamsicles.com.
Brady’s Specialty Coffee is located at 309 West Rusk in Tyler, about a 1/2 block west of First Presbyterian Church.
There is no cost for admission, but organizers are asking people to bring a canned good for donation to PATH.
For more information, contact Neal Katz at 903-372-2686.
Tyler Community Band
The Tyler Community Band will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with a concert 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 in Vaughn Auditorium on the campus of the University of Texas at Tyler.
The band is under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Emge, conductor of the Wind Ensemble at UT Tyler.
The band was founded in 1989 by Mr. Richard Highfill, who passed away last year.
The band will play one of his favorite Sousa marches, “Fairest of the Fair,” in his honor.
Returning to the podium is Mr. Ronald Todd, the band’s second director.
He is currently the director at Morton Ranch High School in Katy.
He will be conducting “Shenandoah” composed by Frank Ticheli, a piece the band performed at their concert at the Texas Bandmasters Association convention in San Antonio in July of 2000.
He will also lead the band in “Small Town Sketches” by David Moore. Mark Crim, director of bands at East Texas Baptist University, will reprise Alfred Reed’s “Ode for Trumpet,” which he performed on the band’s premiere concert.
This year’s performance features Act II of “Giselle,” a famous classical ballet about a forbidden love story between a peasant girl and a prince.
The performance will also include an eclectic mix of dance genres sure to please everyone.
Tickets are $5 in advance or at the door. Tickets are available at the TJC cashier’s office or by calling 903-510-2672.
Dreamsicles Concert
Tom Prasada Rao and Cary Cooper of The Dreamsicles will share their folk music at a free concert at Brady’s Coffee House in Tyler at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Both musicians are winners of the Kerrville Folk Festival.
To learn more about Tom and Cary, visit thedreamsicles.com.
Brady’s Specialty Coffee is located at 309 West Rusk in Tyler, about a 1/2 block west of First Presbyterian Church.
There is no cost for admission, but organizers are asking people to bring a canned good for donation to PATH.
For more information, contact Neal Katz at 903-372-2686.
Tyler Community Band
The Tyler Community Band will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with a concert 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 in Vaughn Auditorium on the campus of the University of Texas at Tyler.
The band is under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Emge, conductor of the Wind Ensemble at UT Tyler.
The band was founded in 1989 by Mr. Richard Highfill, who passed away last year.
The band will play one of his favorite Sousa marches, “Fairest of the Fair,” in his honor.
Returning to the podium is Mr. Ronald Todd, the band’s second director.
He is currently the director at Morton Ranch High School in Katy.
He will be conducting “Shenandoah” composed by Frank Ticheli, a piece the band performed at their concert at the Texas Bandmasters Association convention in San Antonio in July of 2000.
He will also lead the band in “Small Town Sketches” by David Moore. Mark Crim, director of bands at East Texas Baptist University, will reprise Alfred Reed’s “Ode for Trumpet,” which he performed on the band’s premiere concert.
TCT 18 Minute Players
The Tyler Civic Theatre’s performing group, “the 18-minute Players” will be the featured program for the Tyler Woman’s Forum 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Tyler Woman’s Building, 911 South Broadway.
Frances Whiteside, a member of the Tyler Civic Theatre Board of Directors said that the piece to be read was condensed into 18 minutes by playwright, Scott Munn from the play, “Paradise Lost: A Post-Lapsarian Comedy” that was selected for the 2006 New Play Festival.
The play takes place in the Garden of Eden just after the Archangel Michael has expelled Adam and Eve.
The characters are the Hummingbird, the Spider, the Elephant, and the Cat, who don’t see why they should have to leave paradise just because the two-legged ones messed up.
The 18-Minute readers are Ray Deal, Sean Holliday, Kelly Martel, Rodd Wayne, and Frances Whiteside.
Chris Abraham and Bill Burgdorf will introduce the group and tell about the New Play Festival and Scott Munn’s script, said Ms. Whiteside.
Following the luncheon and program will be the installation of the Forum’s new slate of officers.
Ruth Hull will be installed as President, Mary Ruth Greenwell, First Vice President; Joyce Moneta, Second Vice President; Marketta Tefteller, Recording Secretary; Erika Langford, Corresponding Secretary; Louise Lyles, Treasurer; Sandra Dugan, Assistant Treasurer; and
June Mauer, Historian. New incoming Directors will be Shirley Lee, Naomi Marksbury, Maylon Parker, and Phyllis Weiss.
The installation of officers will be performed by Dr. Johnny Abbey.
Guests are welcome and should make reservations by calling Marge Adams at 903-839-3168
Frances Whiteside, a member of the Tyler Civic Theatre Board of Directors said that the piece to be read was condensed into 18 minutes by playwright, Scott Munn from the play, “Paradise Lost: A Post-Lapsarian Comedy” that was selected for the 2006 New Play Festival.
The play takes place in the Garden of Eden just after the Archangel Michael has expelled Adam and Eve.
The characters are the Hummingbird, the Spider, the Elephant, and the Cat, who don’t see why they should have to leave paradise just because the two-legged ones messed up.
The 18-Minute readers are Ray Deal, Sean Holliday, Kelly Martel, Rodd Wayne, and Frances Whiteside.
Chris Abraham and Bill Burgdorf will introduce the group and tell about the New Play Festival and Scott Munn’s script, said Ms. Whiteside.
Following the luncheon and program will be the installation of the Forum’s new slate of officers.
Ruth Hull will be installed as President, Mary Ruth Greenwell, First Vice President; Joyce Moneta, Second Vice President; Marketta Tefteller, Recording Secretary; Erika Langford, Corresponding Secretary; Louise Lyles, Treasurer; Sandra Dugan, Assistant Treasurer; and
June Mauer, Historian. New incoming Directors will be Shirley Lee, Naomi Marksbury, Maylon Parker, and Phyllis Weiss.
The installation of officers will be performed by Dr. Johnny Abbey.
Guests are welcome and should make reservations by calling Marge Adams at 903-839-3168
ARTS In Harmony
In honor of National Poetry Month, Tyler Public Library will host “Arts in Harmony,” an afternoon concert celebrating the visual, musical, written and spoken arts.
Arts in Harmony will feature Tyler artist and poet Gregory Zeorlin and Athens cellist Dirje Smith.
The free event begins at 2 p.m., Sunday in the Library’s Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College in downtown Tyler.
“We’re thrilled to offer this eclectic concert that blends sculpture and poetry with improvised music and the spoken word,” said Evelyn James, Library programming associate. “Arts in Harmony is an interactive performance we hope will encourage folks to see their public library as a place that is about more than just books or the Internet; the Tyler Public Library is part of the cultural heart of our community.”
Artist Gregory Zeorlin works with a variety of materials and techniques as a sculptor, photographer, painter, potter and poet.
His latest book of poetry, “Going Somewhere,” features 81 poems written between 2004 and 2009.
He holds a Master of Fine Art degree from New York State College of Art and Design at Alfred University.
An exhibition of Zeorlin’s art and poetry is on display at the Library throughout the month of April.
Dirje Smith is a cellist, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, who is at home with many musical genres.
There is no charge or registration for the event, which is underwritten by the Friends of the Tyler Public Library.
For more information, call the Library at (903) 593-7323 or email programs@tylertexas.com.
More information about Gregory Zeorlin and Dirje Smith may be found on their websites: www.zeorlinart.com and www.dirje.com.
Information on this and other City of Tyler events is listed on our website at www.CityofTyler.org and on our Twitter page at www.Twitter.com\TylerEvents
Arts in Harmony will feature Tyler artist and poet Gregory Zeorlin and Athens cellist Dirje Smith.
The free event begins at 2 p.m., Sunday in the Library’s Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College in downtown Tyler.
“We’re thrilled to offer this eclectic concert that blends sculpture and poetry with improvised music and the spoken word,” said Evelyn James, Library programming associate. “Arts in Harmony is an interactive performance we hope will encourage folks to see their public library as a place that is about more than just books or the Internet; the Tyler Public Library is part of the cultural heart of our community.”
Artist Gregory Zeorlin works with a variety of materials and techniques as a sculptor, photographer, painter, potter and poet.
His latest book of poetry, “Going Somewhere,” features 81 poems written between 2004 and 2009.
He holds a Master of Fine Art degree from New York State College of Art and Design at Alfred University.
An exhibition of Zeorlin’s art and poetry is on display at the Library throughout the month of April.
Dirje Smith is a cellist, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, who is at home with many musical genres.
There is no charge or registration for the event, which is underwritten by the Friends of the Tyler Public Library.
For more information, call the Library at (903) 593-7323 or email programs@tylertexas.com.
More information about Gregory Zeorlin and Dirje Smith may be found on their websites: www.zeorlinart.com and www.dirje.com.
Information on this and other City of Tyler events is listed on our website at www.CityofTyler.org and on our Twitter page at www.Twitter.com\TylerEvents
