Stay at our Inn and Bed & Breakfast as you explore University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler Junior College, Tyler Rose Museum, Tyler Municipal Garden and more!

Extreme Makeover will be here February 25 to knock on the door of a very deserving family. Come to town and see them.  it should be interesting .

The Emmy-award winning reality show on ABC Television, is coming to East Texas to surprise one lucky family with an extreme home makeover. Local builder Bayless Custom Homes has accepted the challenge to construct a new home in just one week for one very deserving family. “When we watch Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, we realize how blessed we all are, and that with God all things are possible. We are humbled and excited to accept this challenge.

However, completing this project will only be possible with the help of many volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and the generosity of the entire community. This is about showing America the heart and soul of East Texas and we challenge everyone to come together to give a few hours of your life to change someone else’s life. Together, we will build a quality home that will show Texas pride with love & compassion, which will resonate with East Texans forever.

There are other things going on here at that time let’s see!!!

First Monday weekend for March actually falls in February. Monday March 1st is Monday-so the weekend before  is   February 26th thru 28th-Make your plans now!!

“Our Town” is being performed at The Tyler Civic Theatre thru February 28th. These actors really do a great job. 

Tyler Civic Theatre Presents

Then there is a  Home Products  show the 26th through the 28th at Harvey Hall. Many great ideas and inovative products all in one spot!!  30th annual Home Products Show, “The Greatest Show on Earth!”  Browse the latest products and talk to the professionals who have all of the answers.

Now this sounds fun! A Night of Rock and Roll to Benefit Breckenridge Village.

Roll up your jeans, pull out your poodle skirts and shine your loafers as we get ready to go back in time and enjoy the sights, sounds and music of days gone by. On Friday night, February 26, 2010 at 7 pm, Chick-fil-A presents A Night to Remember the 50s & 60s at the KE Bushman’s Celebration Center.

This musical extravaganza is a premier event all in benefit of Breckenridge Village of Tyler. This night promises to be a big success thanks to the support of long time BVT friends, Ed & Sandy King of Chick-fil-A and Pierre deWet of Kiepersol Estates. Breckenridge Village offers programs and services care  adults with mild to moderate developmental disabilites.  It only costs $15.

If dancing is not your style-be entertained at the Cowan Center on the 26th at 7 p.m. 

Hold on to your seat! You’ve just arrived in TAO – where athletic bodies, innovative choreography and explosive drumming meet for a performance overflowing with extraordinary precision, energy and stamina. Over one million spectators worldwide have experienced the talents of these highly trained artists from the mountains of Japan making them one of the most popular acts on the globe!

Each star of TAO reaches the highest level of virtuosity after years of intensive study and training. Plus, they each offer a modern take on the traditional art form through varied and diverse backgrounds: a hard rock musician, a gymnast and a composer. It’s one of the most powerful and unique performances you’ll ever witness! Click below for a preview—-

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Chili anyone? There is a cookoff scheduled on Saturday the 27th. Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)and Half Moon Grill & Saloon host the 3rd Annual Charity Chili Challenge. Held at Half Moon Grill & Saloon. Benefits St. Mary Magdalen Church Youth Group.

Okay how about a Celtic Music Concert-Coming on the 27th in Edom is Beyond The Pales’ eclectic and diverse mix of traditional celtic and contemporary styles is the key to their popularity. They have developed their unique sound by blending their own original songs and compositions with an array of traditional dance tunes and folk songs of Ireland, America Scotland and Europe using a wide range of instruments including fiddle, flute, accordion, guitar, hammered dulcimer, tin whistle, saxophone, harmonica, concertina, mandolin, clarinet, bodhran, percussion and of course the voices of band members. True to their name, Beyond The Pale delivers a wild musical ride outside the boundaries of convention. The concert is at The Old Firehouse at 7: pm.

Now if that does not keep you busy for the next few days WHAT WILL!!!

Just a note -starting March 6th through April 24 is the 4 Winds Renaissance Faire-the 16th Annual-It will be featured in my next blog.  If you miss the Chili Cookoff next weekend-there is another one March 6th The Rose City Cookoff- I will do a short blog about it next week.

With spring around the corner, lots of things to do and see in the area. I see Tyler State Park is having Dogwood Days and the City of Tyler will have its Annual Azalea Trails starting in the middle of March. More on these to come!!

The next big holiday is Valentine’s Day. Start thinking of what you might want to do for the one you love!!

Roses

The best thing to do for Valentines is to make a reservation at a Tyler Bed and Breakfast. Rosevine Inn has a few rooms left and what a wonderful and romantic thing to do for your loved one. Sitting by the fire and sipping a glass of bubbly is so special!!

Guess what else! There is going to be a Valentine’s dinner event on the Texas State Railroad. It leaves from the Palestine Depot. It  starts with a champagne reception at 6:30.  You can check out all the details at by clicking here  http://www.texasstaterr.com/events.php

Not much else going on for Valentines but there are a few thing happening in the next couple of weeks.

Folk singer Peter Mayer will be in Edom on Feb. 5th.  His music breaks the boundries of “Folk” and transcends to a realm beyond everyday love song, to a place of wonder. You could combine the evening with the Edom Bakery and Grill for dinner!

For a fun girl’s night out-The Real Women’s Expo is on Tuesday               February 9th starting at 11 am. Looks like lots of fun and freebies. 

Finally on Feb. 12th Rodney Atkins is in Town!   He will be at the Oil Palace live in concert at 8 pm.

Rodney Atkins

Just a tease- coming later in the month Stephen Pyles (the chef!) and Queen (the rock group)

Till next time–stay warm and don’t forget your sweetie!!