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Gallery Main Street opens new exhibit

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Gallery Main Street’s new “Alternative Abstract / Surreal” art exhibit opens Thursday with a reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the gallery, 110 W. Erwin.
The exhibit’s Best in Show winner will be announced at 5:30 p.m. during the come-and-go reception, said Tyler Main Street Department Leader Beverly Abell. The public is invited.
“The Alternative Abstract / Surreal show offers the gallery visitor a wide variety of media, color and application,” Abell said. “When we were checking in pieces for the show earlier this week, we were so pleased with the quality of work we are able to offer to the public.”
Most of pieces are for sale, Abell said. “Many people do not realize that the vast majority of art that we show can be purchased,” she said. “Moreover, 20 percent of the sale price goes back to support Gallery Main Street and the many arts activities we organize for the downtown area.”
The new exhibit will continue through August 30.
Information on how to enter exhibits can be found at www.downtowntylerarts.com. Each show at Gallery Main Street is a juried exhibit, which means all pieces show in exhibits go through a competitive selection process. Professional artists serve as members of the selection jury.
General information is available by calling (903) 593-6905.

Two-Artist exhibit opens

ETR Staff Report — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:30:16 +0000

“Connections,” a multi-media, two-person exhibit, will open Thursday at Gallery Main Street. The exhibit will be debuted with a reception on Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Gallery, 110 W. Erwin.

The collaborative effort of artists Abhidnya Ghuge and Briana Sutton, “Connections” will present multi-dimensional and multi-media works of art.

“This exhibit will feature art ranging from paintings to multi-dimensional pieces made from very interesting raw materials,” said Tyler Main Street Department Leader Beverly Abell.

Ghuge’s work has been selected for numerous exhibitions, and she has also earned several awards for her art. Her work utilizes materials not immediately associated with fine art.

“My art is about transforming a lowly disposable everyday object like the paper plate, into a precious one,” Ghuge said. “A paper plate is made to be disposed of, much like our birth ends in death. What we do with our lives is what brings meaning to it.

“I want the viewers to look at simple, humble things in a whole new light, to consider things beyond their exterior appearance,” Ghuge said.

Sutton is a veteran of numerous art exhibitions and has also earned honors for her work.

“My work is about the interconnectivity between all things,” Sutton said. “It is inspired by the relationship I have with nature and my surroundings. I use webbing forms and layers to create depth and an atmosphere for my viewers to explore.”

The reception is free and open to the public.

Gallery Main Street is a collaborative effort of the City of Tyler Main Street Department and the Downtown Tyler Arts Coalition, a group of all-volunteer artists, instructors and patrons who work to promote the presence of the arts in Downtown Tyler.

Information on how to enter exhibits can be found at www.downtowntylerarts.com. Each show at Gallery Main Street is a juried exhibit, which means all pieces shown in exhibits go through a competitive selection process. Professional artists serve as members of the selection jury.

General information is available by calling (903) 593-6905

Symphony stories at Tyler Public Library

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:19:01 +0000

Tyler Public Library and the Women’s Symphony League join forces to offer musical mornings for preschoolers at Symphony Stories, Tuesday, Jan 11 through Friday, Jan. 14 at 10:30 a.m. each day in the Library’s Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College, downtown Tyler.
Symphony Stories at the Library is designed to introduce preschoolers to the music that will be played at the annual East Texas Symphony Orchestra Family Concert on Saturday, Jan. 15, which will offer music from classic Disney movies. The Library’s related weekday program of story times will reflect the Disney theme children will hear at the Saturday concert.
Symphony Stories at the Library will also host visiting student musicians from local schools who will share their skills and music with the youngsters. Each child phentermine without prescription who attends the event will receive a free Disney-themed picture book.
Tyler Public Library’s Symphony Stories is free and open to the public. Registration is required only for groups. For more information or to register, call cialis wiki the Library at (903)-593-7323 [READ] or e-mail programs@tylertexas.com.

Jazz Concert

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:23:14 +0000

The University of Texas at Tyler Department of Music and the UT Tyler Friends of the Arts will present the UT Tyler Jazz Patriots and Jazz Ensemble in concert Thursday, Nov. 18 at the UT Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.
The public concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Featured guest musicians are Dr. Otis Webster, vocalist, and pianist George Faber. Webster and Faber will perform with the UT Tyler Jazz Patriots, an 11-piece jazz combo consisting of 10 instrumentalists and a vocalist, and then with the 18-piece UT Tyler Jazz Ensemble. Both university groups are directed by Dr. John Webb, UT Tyler professor of music. The program will feature a number of jazz vocal standards, along with music from Nat King Cole, Benny Goodman, the Buddy Rich band, Ray Charles, Booker T and the MG’s and Sam and Dave.
Webster has had an illustrious career in performing and academia. The lead singer and musical inspiration of Otis and The Metro Band, Webster has been in show business for more than 40 years. His range and vocal versatility becomes immediately apparent as his musical repertoire crosses over from old standards to country/western to disco and rock.
Aside from appearing with such greats as Glen Campbell, Johnny Mathis and Lou Rawls, Webster has performed in Las Vegas, New Orleans, Dallas and many other cities throughout the country.
Dr. buying antibiotics online Webster has held a number of posts in teaching and administration at Jarvis Christian College, Prairie View A&M University, among others. He currently is a professor of psychology at Tyler Junior College. Webster received his master’s and doctoral degrees in counseling psychology with cognates in secondary and higher education from Texas A&M University – Commerce and a bachelor of science degree in physical education and biology from Wiley College.
Known as “King George,” Faber is the most in-demand keyboardist in East Texas, as evident by his phenomenal skills. He has performed with Otis and the Metro Band, Kenny Price, Ronnie Stoneman, Del Reeves, Margo Smith, John Parks, Tom Browne, Bill Cosby, Statler Brothers, Chubby Checker, Persey Sledge, Jon Fedchock, Vince DeMartino, Steve Wiest, Jon Faddis, Idris Muhammad, Charlie Daniels, Oakridge Boys, among others.
Faber has been director of visual and performing arts for the Tyler Independent School District since 2003. He also is the organist and director of the gospel choir at Green Acres Baptist Church. He previously served various TISD middle schools, as well as UT Tyler, as its jazz band director. Faber holds a master’s degree in secondary education and a bachelor of fine arts degree, both from Stephen F. Austin State University. For more information, call the UT Tyler School of Performing Arts, medicine acomplia 903.566.7250.

Art Exhibit

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:57:38 +0000

David overseas online pharmacy Webb recently displayed his paintings at Texas Bank and Trust in the downtown Longview branch. He has been painting since the age of 18. “I always do something because of the artistic drive,” he said. “And since the Art Walk, I have been going full steam.”
Webb lives in the country hence he finds paint brushes and colors soothing in describing nature’s work on a canvas. “I am excited about colors and appreciate landscapes,” he stated. “So, I try to capture their energies.”
Furthermore, he is very excited about his work being displayed at the bank. In addition, Webb can be commissioned for a special painting and his paintings are affordable. Prices start at $375. For more information, please call 1.936.569.0993.

David E. Webb discusses a painting with Bert Tapley Lowe of Henderson

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Mrs. Hazel Hickey and Rick Webb

Children’s Theater runs helpful play

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 03:51:43 +0000

The staff of ArtsView Children’s Theater is using the story of a street orphan, Oliver, to come to the aid of local orphans.
Proceeds will go to Shoes for Orphan Souls of Buckner International, which supplies shoes and socks to orphaned and at-risk children worldwide. The world’s 148 million orphans seldom receive enough support for adequate care, and shoes are a traditional, immediate need.
The theater will join with Shoes for Orphan Souls and Beacon Hospice at Margaret’s House in hopes of collecting at least 250 pairs of new shoes for the less fortunate children. Attendees to the play should bring new shoes and socks to the theater for the performances November 18-21. Curtains on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be 7:00 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are $12 in advance, acomplia side effects and $15 at the door and are available starting November 1 by calling (903) 236-7535. For further information on Oliver and/or Shoes for Orphan Souls please visit www.shoesfororphansouls.org online drugs no prescription and www.artsviewchildrenstheater.com.

Rose Festival is Saturday

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:41:09 +0000

If you are looking for unique gift ideas, you’re in luck! The Texas Rose Festival Arts and Crafts Fair is being held Saturday, Oct. 16 and Sunday, Oct. 17 at the Tyler Rose Garden, 420 Rose Park Drive.
Held in conjunction with Tyler’s legendary Texas Rose Festival, the Arts and Crafts Fair features pharmacies online more than 70 vendors offering handcrafted items for sale including jewelry, candles, clothes, pottery, florals, paintings and more.
This year’s acomplia weight loss fair will also feature a Rose Bush and Fall Plant Sale benefiting the Tyler Parks and Recreation Department and the Smith County Master Gardeners. There will be a variety of rose bushes and plants that thrive in the fall available for purchase.
Come enjoy the garden and the arts and crafts. The fair is open from 9am-6pm on Sat., Oct. 16 and from 11am-5pm on Sun., Oct.17. Admission is free.
For more information, call the Tyler Parks and Recreation Department at 903-531-1370.

It’s so Wunderfall!

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:46:03 +0000

Amy Allen, principal of Longview’s St. Mary’s Catholic School, expressed her gratitude to everyone who attended the school’s recent Wunderfall fund raiser.
According to Dr. Christine Merritt of Longview Diagnostic Clinic and volunteer, Wunderfall is the school’s biggest fundraiser. Merritt volunteers for several school causes, and is enthusiastic about the planned adding of a high school to St. Mary’s.
“It is a wonderful school and this is a wonderful opportunity to help a great cause,” she said.
David McWhorther’s wife is a former chairperson for Wunderfall, and his son attended St. Mary’s. He agrees that the school is a blessing.
“It is a good place to get a great education,” he said. “When my son went to Longview High School he was well-prepared because of St. Mary’s.”
Tony and Michelle Holyfield have also been supporting St. Mary’s. They have moved from Marshall to Longview and hope to have their son attend St. Mary’s. Tony owns Best Chance Auto at 1296 East Marshall Avenue, and he enjoys promoting Catholic schools.
Bob Kronschnabl played his accordion to welcome guests arriving at the Maude Cobb Convention Center for the event. He moved to Longview from Wisconsin 25 years ago, and this was his fourth Wunderfall.
“I love to give the guests a good atmosphere with the accordion and soft German music,” he said.
Dr. Larry Stetzner and his wife Carol explained the purpose of the Wunderfall.
“The fundraising helps give scholarships, supports ancillary causes such as school supplies, telescopes for the teachers and a host of other things needed for a quality education,” he said.
Kathy and Less Mendicello is another couple who avidly support Catholic education. They, too, attended Wunderfall.
According to Allen, St. Mary’s has an annual operating budget of $1 million. The school has 22 teachers, 186 students, an office staff and other expenses. Tuition supplies just 52% of the required amount. This makes the Wunderfall fund raiser even more crucial. A grateful Allen revealed this year’s raffle brought in $48,000, the silent auction $38,000, and underwriting $50,000. When all expenses are paid Wunderfall will have netted the school $120,000. Again, Allen gives her thanks to all of St. Mary’s supporters.

Mexicans celebrate 200 years of freedom

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:36:24 +0000

This year is very important for many reasons. One of them is the bicentennial celebrations of the Mexican independence. Mexicans all over the world including those in Longview commemorated two hundred years of independence from Spanish rule and one hundred years of Mexican revolution that ousted Porfirio Diaz, a dictator.
According to history indigenous peoples were the first to inhabit what is now known as Mexico. Their great civilizations, the Olmec, Teotihuacan, Maya, Toltec, and the Aztec Empire are studied in schools with fascination.
After Christopher Columbus “discovered” America, the Spaniards carried out expeditions to find gold and riches from these faraway lands. In 1521, about 500 Spanish soldiers arrived in Mexico, headed by an ambitious man: Hernán Cortés. At this time, the Aztecs had built a great empire that ruled over all Mesoamérica. So the Spaniards decided to direct their attacks towards them.
The indigenous nations that were under the Aztec rule were tired of the physical and economic hardships imposed upon them by this empire. This circumstance made them think that by helping the Conquerors defeat the Aztecs, they would be better off. So they decided to aid the Spaniards. This is how the Conquest of what is now Mexico began.
On the 13th of August 1521, Cuauhtémoc, the last Aztec emperor was captured. The indigenous allies of the Spaniards raided Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec empire.
They didn’t know it at the time, but they had been liberated from one oppressor and fallen in the hands of a much more powerful authoritarian.
This was the beginning of three centuries of Spanish rule. The new colony was named Nueva España, or New Spain.
The years that followed were devastating. The conquerors brought with them diseases unknown to the natives. The epidemics that broke out as well as the merciless workload imposed upon the natives decimated the Indian population from 20 million before the conquest to 1 million after a century of Spanish rule.
Colonial society was highly stratified. Spaniards born in Spain, occupied the higher echelons, followed by Criollos, those born in Mexico from Spanish parents; Mestizos, the mix-blood offspring of Spaniards and Natives; Indios, Native Indians; Negros, African slaves.
Each socio-ethnic group had different rights and duties. The privileged were the peninsular Spaniards. Discontent steadily grew, especially amongst the Criollos, who were always treated as second-class subjects of the Spanish Crown.
Influenced by the concepts of liberty, equality and democracy proposed by the French philosophers Rousseau, Montesquieu, Voltaire, and by the war of Independence of the United States, they decided to start a revolt. It was 1810, and their plan was to start the war on the 2nd of October. Unfortunately, their plans were discovered in early September. The movement was in trouble. They had two alternatives; either abandon their plans, or move faster and start the revolt immediately. Fortunately for our country they decided upon the second alternative.
In the early hours of September 16, 1810, father Hidalgo, accompanied by several conspirators- Iganacio Allende, Doña Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez- rang the bell of his little church, calling everyone to fight for liberty. This was the beginning of the Independence War, which lasted 10 years.
And this is the moment that every 16th of September is re enacted in every plaza or zócalo of Mexico, and commemorated by Mexicans all over the world.
Food is always a very important part of these festivities. And there was plenty to eat and drink at the Maude Cobb in Longview.
Live Mariachi Music bands played to the delight of all present. Even young Enrique Buy Acomplia Online Without Prescription Monreal, a 4th grader at Bramlette Elementary School, played the accordion for the Mariachi band.
Excitement and euphoria reached a crescendo at the culminating moment when Abogado Jose Sanchez, arrived at 11:00 P.M. to give the grito or cry of Independence. This ritual recreates the moment in which Father Hidalgo, gathered his followers in Dolores Guanajuato.
The ceremony reaches the high point when the crowd joins in proudly shouting out the names of the heroes of Mexican Independence, and end with VIVA MÉXICO!

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Nomad Production is colossal

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:35:10 +0000

Longview brothers Damon and E’Tian (“Paco”) Parker created Nomad Productions in 2006. They started the outfit in Houston, where they are now based, but both are Longview natives and proud alumni of Longview High School (classes of 1993 and 1996, respectively.) These creative siblings have brought buy acomplia without prescription a cultural blessing to their hometown by coming here with their Christian production The Last Few Minutes. In September they and Acting Bad Productions will release another gospel play, Only God Can Judge Me, written by playwright Curtis Von, who will also be on hand for its release.
The play’s setting is actually Heaven, where a young man faces trial after a close call with death. Prosecution witnesses point out his earthly involvement with dishonesty, deceit and conspiracy. He also has powerful, angelic representation. Still, the central subject is that God only can pass spiritual judgment.
Their greatest Buy Cialis reward is helping to share the message of Our Lord’s offered gifts of love and eternal salvation. This is a non-denominational production that will appeal to and inspire all who attend.
Moreover, Nomad Productions’ mission is to give back to the community that supports its work, inspire patrons to share the message of Christian salvation, and to expose, enlighten and enhance public awareness of culture by presenting it via art, theater and various media.
The play is appropriate and nurturing to all ages, and spreads the news of God’s love for all of us regardless of one’s spiritual state. The overriding theme is that only the Almighty is worthy to pass judgment.
The Parker brothers seek to proclaim to the world that the Lord is indeed all-powerful, to influence audiences for the better through powerful themes, and to proclaim the Truth, while making all this fun and entertaining.
For additional information on how to take part in this theatrical blessing, please call (903) 758-1905 or (832) 649-6377.