Innkeeper Rose Vine Inn Bed & Breakfast
Whoa-did November fly by or what? Did not even get to post two blogs-guess things got busy, busy. December is going to be the same-I guess-but we will attempt to let you know all the great things going on around here through the end of the year- And-just a heads up-we are trying to plan a great Murder Mystery weekend soon. Have a good friend writing the script right now. Ok-lets go
First-Tyler is the home Of
SANTA LAND-The original drive-thru park
Experience the sights and sounds of a Christmas wonderland with over 2 million lights lighting your path. Take a ride on Santa’s Trailer or remain in the warmth of your own vehicle as you drive through Santa
Land’s 24 acres of unforgetaqble adventure desighned for the entire family.
11455 I-20W at Exit 557 north of Tyler.
903-882-1518 www.SantaLandTexas.com
Open thru Jan 4, 2014
The Nutcracker
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the “Nutcracker” at TJC. To celebrate this milestone, we will be performing with the East Texas Symphony Orchestra at the UT Tyler Cowan Center. This will be the only “Nutcracker” in East Texas to include live orchestra accompaniment. Invited to join our cast of over 100 TJC and community performers will be two Principal dancers with the world-famous New York
City Ballet, to dance the roles of the Sugar Plum and her Cavalier.
In addition to two public performances with the Symphony, two abbreviated school shows are performed for school age children, home-schooled students, and nursing home residents. These performances educate and enrich community members who may not otherwise get the opportunity to to see live dance and music. The “Nutcracker” is the perfect way to introduce young children to the power and beauty of classical music and dance.
Ticket Prices: $10.00 – $55.00
Cowan Center
3900 University Blvd.
Tyler, Texas 75701 For questions… 903-566-7424
Tyler Jaycees Christmas Parade
Downtown Tyler
Thursday Dec 5- 6PM
Then at 7 PM go see
Elf (2003)
Tickets are $5 at Liberty Hall
After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity
Also At Liberty Hall this month
December 12 at 7 pm
A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.
And the wonderful
Polar Express
December 21 at 3pm
Tickets are $7
This is the story of a young boy on Christmas Eve who boards a powerful magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’s home. This boy doubts the magic of Christmas and while on this extraordinary train ride to the North Pole he will embark on a journey of self-discovery, that will show him the wonder of Christmas never fades for those who believe.
Also
A Tuna Christmas
December 7 at 1:30 and Dec 8 at 1:30 and 8:30pm
Presented by
An APEX Entertainment production on the stage of Liberty Hall. The many residents of Tuna, Texas (the fourth smallest town in Texas), are all portrayed by Michael Ward and Chris Brantley. Directed by Jenny Jones and produced by Johnny and Coretha Loughridge.
This is such a great play-so funny!!
Apex is also doing a production of
RENT
On Dec 6 and 7 at 8 pm
A must see play
Rent is the Pulitzer and Tony Award winning musical about Bohemians in the East Village of New York City struggling with life, love and AIDS, and the impacts they have on America. APEX is dedicated to provide professional training to actors, directors and theatrical technicians in East Texas. Students learn from professionals currently active in the theater and film industries.
and on December 15 at 8 pm
An Evening with Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis
Sunday, December 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for floor seats and $15 for balcony At the door tickets will be $25 for the floor and $20 for the balcony VIP boxes are $175 (seats 4)
Liberty Hallis pleased to present Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis in concert on Sunday, December 15 at 8 p.m. This will be an evening of their best original music and some great Christmas and holiday favorites sprinkled in for the season.
Some of the music will be from their album Cheater’s Game, out now on Premium Records and released to widespread critical acclaim, The Wall Street Journal calls the album “a masterly collection,” while theAustin Chronicle praises, “Extraordinarily talented on their own, Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison prove themselves greater together than apart.” Widely recognized for their live shows together, Bruce and Kelly is on tour throughout the U.S. in celebration of the album.The long-awaited album features seven new songs and six cover songs. Of the material, Kelly comments, “The songs that we chose to cover were important in that they reflect what we love about country music.” Writers include Razzy Bayley, Hayes Carll, Don Williams, Dave Alvin, Robert Earl Keen and Lawrence Shoberg. “This is something that I’ve wanted to try for a couple of years,” explains Bruce. “At some point you decide: let’s see what this is like if we don’t keep it at arm’s length. It does feel like the time is right for us to do this together. Kelly is such an amazing singer, and she makes a song sound like it ought to sound.” In preparation for the album, the couple spent a year working through new material at live shows in an effort to find their musical voice. Once they had determined the kind of album they wanted to make, they traveled to Nashville to work with producer Brad Jones.
Since emerging onto the scene in 1995, Bruce has been widely recognized as a world-renowned songwriter with several #1 hits, including “Wrapped” (George Strait), “Angry All The Time” (Tim McGraw & Faith Hill) and “Travelin’ Soldier” (Dixie Chicks). He has also recorded eight studio albums. Cheater’s Game is the first album from Kelly since 2007’s acclaimed Translated From Love. Of the album,Entertainment Weekly declared, “…a treat in any emotional language,” while Interview Magazine asserted “…Kelly Willis ultimately blows away the year’s biggest noisemakers.” Since her debut in 1990, Kelly has released six albums, including 1999’s What I Deserve, of which Time Magazine called the “country record of the year
WHAT FUN and Exercise too!
The First Annual Ho Ho Ho Run!
Saturday, December 14, 2013 – Tyler Texas – 9 a.m. – Heart of Tyler
What it’s All About:
This is a fun run the whole family cannot miss! Help us fill the Heart of Tyler with more Santa Clauses than Tyler has ever seen. You ask how will be done? It is very simple. Every entrant from child to grandparent will receive a full Santa suit with their entry. Pants, Jacket, hat and beard! Let’s get our Santa on!
For more information go to http://hohohorun.com/details.html
I will be there!
Holiday in the Pines Tour of Homes
Holiday in the Pines Tour of Homes is the major fundraising event for AAUW Tyler. The program is in its 44th year and is going strong. The holiday home tour is held the first Saturday in December and features area homes, decked out for the Christmas holidays in various themes. Members of AAUW Tyler volunteer to docent the homes, greeting the public and discussing the home and the AAUW organization. Local florists often donate floral arrangements to highlight the home’s décor.Holiday in the Pines Home Tour will be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2013 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The Holiday in the Pines Tour of Homes is designed to provide a bit of something for everyone, but most of all to give the visitors a unique and fun holiday experience. Proceeds from the tour go to fund AAUW Tyler scholarships to women graduating from area high schools, Tyler Junior College, UT Tyler, and Texas College. Proceeds also fund other AAUW local and national efforts. For more information click here http://tyler-tx.aauw.net/special-projects/holiday-home-tour/ or email Angie Whitehead awhitehead@murraysecurities.com
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013
4-8 p.m.
Free Admission
Downtown Tyler will come alive with pop-up art galleries around the
square as the Downtown Tyler Arts Coalition hosts another popular
ArtWalk on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 4-8 p.m.
Art ranging from traditional to contemporary, oil to photography and
more will be on exhibit at various downtown businesses. There will also
be demonstrations of various art techniques and interactive art projects
that will enable visitors to become the artist! In addition, there will
be live music, dance, refreshments and more
The event is free and open to the public, so join us!
Brick Street Stroll
Dec.7 10-6
Plenty of holiday shopping and spirit in beautifully decorated shops including a 19 ftx28 ft mural! Enjoy refreshments, boxed lunches, pictures with Santa and entertainment in a holiday setting. There will be plenty of holiday shopping as well as free admission. Located at Brickstreet Village including S. College, W. Phillips, S. Bois d’Arc and W. Rusk Streets. For more info call
903-533-1771 or 903-939-8878
The next Saturday Dec 14) 10-6 in the same location
An Ole fashioned Christmas in the Village
Join shop owners dressed in period attire, horse-drawn carriage rides, refreshments, door prizes, and plenty of shopping in the Village decorated for the holidays. Carriage rides are $25 up to 6 people.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION
The downtown museum alliance will host an Open House on December 12 from 4-8 pm
enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season and the allure of yesteryear at the McClendon House, A Victorian Christmas at The Goodman Museum, and Christmas at The Depot at the Historic Cotton Belt Depot.
Pine Cove Winterfest with Brit Nicole
If you’re new to Pine Cove, Winterfest is a great way to get a taste of
summer camp fun. It’s also a great time for returning campers to reunite
with old friends and counselors. Whether you’re coming back or coming
for the first time, Winterfest promises to be a weekend crammed full of
fun, music, holiday festivity, and spiritual growth!
The “SNOW” is coming once again and there will be plenty of it. Back by
popular demand, the snow hill will have two lanes and a snow play area.
On Friday night, a local dance school will perform at 7 p.m. in the
amphitheater and the snow play area is from 4 to 8 p.m. Also,
entertainment will be provided throughout the day on Saturday, Dec. 14
as well as the arts and crafts bazaar from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The
movie “12 Dog’s for Christmas” will start at 6 p.m. Concessions and
other vendor participation will be provided throughout the park.
Volunteers are needed and sponsorship packages are available.Snow play is free and the Kid’s Zone and concessions are provided for a fee. FOR MORE INFO CALL 903-597-1214
TASTE OF THE Holiday’s
December 14, 2013
10am to 8pm
The Historic McClendon House
806 W. Houston St.
Tyler, TX
Adults: $10
Kids (6 to 12yrs): $5
Children (0 to 5yrs): Free
(Tickets will be available at the door and will soon be available online.)
Purchase Tickets Here: Holiday Event
Many local eateries, including Collin Street Bakery will provide the best of their Holiday fare and samples will be on hand so you can decide which is your favorite!
Sheriff Larry Smith will be in attendance to offer a Holiday Prayer!
Friendly wineries will be here providing wine tastings and spreading Holiday cheer!
Live entertainment will go on throughout the day including Percy Wang – Master Violinist, the Lindale Idol winners and our special guest, Cody “Little Hawk” Swimmer.
Cody is a nationally renowned Native American flutist and former member
of the Willie Nelson band! His music will carry you away on soaring
wings that will leave you feeling uplifted and amazed! Paul Watson,
bagpiper extraordinaire, will perform at the event and will amaze you
with is musical talents! if you have never heard “Amazing Grace” played
on the bagpipes, then you have never heard it done right!
Many other vendors will be present with arts, crafts, and special
goodies that may just be the thing you are looking for to complete your
Christmas shopping for the Holiday season.
AND…Rosevine Inn Bed and Breakfast
(located just down the street from the McClendon House) will be open
for tours and munchies from 3pm to 6pm and will host an after party
beginning at 8pm in their party barn (BYOB)! If you have never been
there, you have been missing a Tyler treasure! The have not only the
main house, but several houses behind it, divided into themed rooms that
will blow your mind! There is a Bonnie & Clyde room, a Winston
Churchill room, an Amelia Earhart room, an Adventure room, a Sherlock
Holmes suite (with a mystery to solve!), an adult tree house and sooo
much more! Check it out! This is the first open tours they have ever
had! Your ticket from the event gets you in!
An itinerary
will be posted soon! Plan on coming and spending a few hours with us in
a beautifully decorated Victorian era mansion! Sing a few carols!
Taste the best food! Enjoy a glass of the best wine! And hang out with
your friends!
FOR ITINERARY OF ENTERTAINMENT
CLICK HERE http://toursoftyler.com/taste_of_the_holidays
Country Christmas Extravaganza
THE OIL PALACE & KNUE PRESENTS…
TRAVIS TRITT – MARTY STUART – CHRIS CAGLE
December 14, 2013
Door open at 6:30 PM
Show starts at 8:15 PM
Golden Circle $50.00,
Reserved Floor $35.00 and
Bleachers General Admission seats $20.00
Plus Service Fee
The Tyler Civic Chorale will present TWO Christmas concerts this season
Presenting our 46th Concert Season…
She Walks in Beauty
Music by, for, and about women
Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Tyler
A Christmas Spectacular!
Festive holiday concert for the whole family! Santa Claus will be in attendance!
Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Tyler
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
Our traditional candlelight Christmas concert with Schola Cantorum & Organ
Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Tyler
FREE CONCERT
An Evening with Cole Porter
A cabaret event with silent auction, dessert buffet and espresso bar
Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Tyler (Fellowship Hall)
Festive holiday concert for the whole family! Santa Claus will be in attendance!
Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Tyler
A Christmas Spectacular!
Festive holiday concert for the whole family! Santa Claus will be in attendance!
Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Tyler
A Christmas Spectacular!
Festive holiday concert for the whole family! Santa Claus will be in attendance!
Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
Don’t
miss our Christmas Spectacular on Saturday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m. at
the First Presbyterian Church of Tyler. Santa Claus, Frosty, great
music for the whole family accompanied by orchestra, organ, steel drum
band and more! First Presbyterian Churchhch of Tyler
Don’t
miss our Christmas Spectacular on Saturday, December
22.
A festival of nine lessons and Carols
A traditional Christmas Candlelight Concert
Free-starts at 6 pm!At Green Acres Baptist Church see We HAVE A SAVIOR
Dec 15 9:45 and 11:15 am and Dec 16 at 7 PM
Annual Christmas program with the Celebration Choir and Orchestra. Free admission. www.gabc.com or call 903–525-1100 for more infoAlso ongoing through Dec 29
Christmas lights, Shopping and Haunted Holiday Tours
Bring the family and friends and go on a shopping and lights tour . You will be taken to some of the most interesting and out of the ways places in Tyler. Visit some great shops and see spectacular homes decked out in lighted glory. Hang around and take a haunted tour of the city and learn where the ghosts of Christmas past hung out! Need to make reservations in advance. Call 903-245-6535 or visit www.toursof tyler.com
So we REALLY wish you all a very merry Christmas. We wish we could visit with all of you-but we know everyone has a busy time. If you are able-come see us-if not-maybe in 2014!! Speaking of 2014-we will be open for Christmas Eve-if you want to come hang out with us by the fireplace or in the barn.
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