By Gini Rainey Don’t let the name fool you. Even though Manny calls his restaurant “Manny’s,” he is serving up Mexican food...
The Dreamcatcher By Derrick White “My experience with art started with Ms. Bobbin. I lived in a small, poor mining town. The...
Some People Call Me the Space Cowboy By Derrick White “You are free to do what you want! So go out and...
Painting the Town: Lauren Pitre Derrick White “I can say without a doubt art has brought me confidence. I always struggled with...
By Barbara Greenbauer Get ready to throw down…your axe that is! Pumpjaxe is the new East Texas alternative to almost everything you...
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Four Corners, Robert Langham III By Derrick White The Anasazi were Ancestral Puebloans, an ancient Native American culture...
Dream Until Your Dreams Come True: Carina Alvarado By Derrick White “The most important things art has brought to my life are...
By Johnny Griffith They’re loud, they’re rowdy, and they’re some of the most talented musicians you’ll find on one stage. They are...
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Art is What You Can Get Away With: Nic Trent Derrick White “Making art is a necessary therapeutic...
True Vine Brewing is located at 2453 Earl Campbell Parkway, Tyler. True Vine is open Monday-Wednesday 4-9pm, Thursday 4-11pm, Friday and Saturday...
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Pay attention to that man behind the curtain. Derek Frazier By Derrick White “I urge you to please...
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Let’s Put in Some Happy Little Trees The Love of Art and Community with Kerian Massey By Derrick...
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Pine Curtain Portraits The life impact of Coy Lothrop’s paintings. By Derrick White “I’ve always believed great art...
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Make Tyler Weird The Exploring Force of Addie Moore By Derrick White “Being an artist is scary. You...
Inside the Artist’s Studio: An Adventure to Owl Island, The Fantastic Laminda Miller By Derrick White “I am a perfectionist and sometimes...
By Johnny Griffith I love music. I love creating it, listening to it, and writing about it. Luckily, this area has...
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Slowhand – Stars, Strays and Ashtrays Joanna Kathryn Gifford By Derrick White “There are songs you can never...
By Johnny Griffith If you mention the word “Bourbon” in certain circles, you’re sure to instigate several conversations, some which might even...
By Johnny Griffith There’s a new Robin Hood movie which recently hit theaters and, yet again, tells the story of the famous...
Inside the Artist’s Studio: And so become yourself. Lifelong Learning: Betty Briggs By Derrick White “I guess you could say retirement actually...
By Johnny Griffith Sometimes you just have to throw caution to the wind and go with what you feel. That’s the approach...
Inside the Artist’s Studio: And so become yourself. Lifelong Learning: Clara Hicks and Barry Jacobs By Derrick White A definition of lifelong...
By Johnny Griffith There is a debate among music enthusiasts these days about what is “real” Country music, especially when you hear...
East Texas has an abundance of parks and nature to explore. Check out these, each one offering participants a totally different experience...
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Find what you love and let it kill you. The Pop Art style of Tyler Shelton By Derrick...
By Johnny Griffith Earlier this year we introduced you to Sean Berry, a local musician who has been making waves in East...
By Johnny Griffith When I’m searching for local musicians to interview every month I’ll browse through to see who’s playing where or...
The Writing on the Wall, The Art of Theresa Cheek By Derrick White Murals have existed as long as people can remember....
“Wine is Sunlight Held Together by Water” By Barbara Greenbauer Nestled in the countryside outside of Edom is an oasis that is...
The Art and Illustrations of Micah Lewis By Derrick White “I continually push myself to try a new medium or style, or...
By Johnny Griffith There are certainly plenty of bands in the East Texas area. One thing we’ve always been able to pride...
By Johnny Griffith Occasionally voices come along that cut through the noise of a crowded room or bar and make you sit...
By Johnny Griffith There are times when things just click with someone and you know it from the start. Then, years later...
By Johnny Griffith Some music is written to be listened to. Now, before I get the “Well, Duh” response, allow me to...
By Barbara King It’s literally a cornucopia for the gardener’s imagination, and it’s right off the Brick Streets of Tyler. What was...
By Johnny Griffith It’s the weekend. You want to get out of your home and enjoy some time out. Maybe some dinner...
By Johnny Griffith If you’ve been to The Grove in Tyler recently on a Sunday morning for brunch, chances are you’ve been...
By Johnny Griffith In the music world there are all sorts of labels for musicians: guitarist, drummer, keyboardist, country artist, pop artist,...
Still Feeling Blue After All These Years By Johnny Griffith Edwin Holt caught a mad case of the blues about 30 years...
By Johnny Griffith Growing up in the 80’s for me was a great time. There are much worse things than having...