Tyler Azalea Trail Calendar of Events

2010 Azalea Trail Calendar of Events

The following calendar lists all current and future events that are scheduled for the 2010 Azalea Trail. Events are sorted in the order in which the events start. All events that have already ended will not be displayed. Please note that although we make every effort to ensure event information is accurate, some event dates, times, and descriptions can change without our notice.

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TMA: New Works: Highlights from the Permanent Collection
Starts: Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Ends: Sunday, May 23, 2010
Description: This exhibition highlights the recent acquisitions to the museum’s permanent collection, most of which will be shown for the first time. Included in the exhibition are prominent artists, past and present, from Texas and beyond. TMA is located adjacent to the TJC Campus at 1300 S. Mahon Ave. Open Tues. thru Sat, 10am- 5pm, Sun,1-5pm. 903.595.1001.
Website: http://www.tylermuseum.org/

Four Winds Renaissance Faire
Starts: Saturday, March 06, 2010
Ends: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Description: Every Weekend, March 6-April 24 (10am-7pm). An annual 8-weekend Renaissance festival featuring knights, jousting, belly dancers, magicians, 100 craftsmen and demonstrating artists. Games, rides, food and fun for the whole family. $15-Adults, $10-Seniors and Military. $5-Children ages 5-12, Age 4 and under Free. Take Hwy. 110 S 11 miles from Loop 323 between Whitehouse and Troup. Follow the signs. 903.839.5271
Website: http://www.fourwindsfaire.com/

TMA: 6th Annual High School Art Exhibition
Starts: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Ends: Sunday, April 04, 2010
Description: This annual exhibition showcases the works of graduating seniors from area high schools, providing opportunity and experience for those aspiring to pursue a career in art following graduation. TMA is located adjacent to the TJC Campus at 1300 S. Mahon Ave. Open Tues. thru Sat, 10am- 5pm, Sun,1-5pm. 903.595.1001.
Website: http://www.tylermuseum.org/

Cowen Center: Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance”
Starts: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Ends: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Description: (7:30pm) A mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance. The action is played out over 21 scenes on a grand scale of precision dancing, dramatic music, colorful costumes and state-of-the-art staging and lighting. Cowan Center Box Office, located at 3900 University Boulevard on UT Tyler Campus. For ticket info call 903.566.7424.
Website: http://www.cowancenter.org/

Tyler Civic Theatre “The Chalk Garden”
Starts: Friday, March 19, 2010
Ends: Sunday, March 21, 2010
Description: (Fri-Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm) British comedy from the 1950s Enid Bagnold’s production. Suitable for all ages; small children might get restless. 400 Rose Park Dr. corner of W. Front Street at the Rose City Complex. 903.592.0561.
Website: http://www.tylercivictheatre.com/

Tyler Area Council of Garden Clubs 4th Annual Flower Show
Starts: Friday, March 19, 2010
Ends: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Description: Fri., March 19 (3-5pm) & Sat., March 20 (10am-4:30pm). This year’s theme is “Remembering Historic Tyler” and features displays of horticulture, design and educational exhibits by members of area garden clubs. The Woman’s Building, 911 S. Broadway. Open to the public. Free admission. For more info call 903.566.1019.

Tyler State Park Dogwood Days Driving & Walking Tour
Starts: Friday, March 19, 2010
Ends: Sunday, April 04, 2010
Description: Fri., March 19– Sun., April 4. (8am to dark each day). Take a self-guided vehicle tour or enjoy a stroll down the many trails at Tyler State Park to see the blooming dogwoods. Join us on Saturdays for our fun Ranger Programs. $3.00 per adult 13 and over; $2.00 per adult 65 and over; adults born before Sept. 1, 1930 Free. Tyler State Park, 789 Park Rd. 16 off State Hwy. 14. For more info 903.597.5338.
Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/calendar?calpage=so155

Prestige Estates Azalea Trail Art Exhibit
Starts: Friday, March 19, 2010
Ends: Sunday, March 21, 2010
Description: Fri. & Sat., March 19 & 20 (9am-6pm) & Sun., March 21 (2-6pm). Art exhibit featuring originals, Gicleés, limited editions and framed prints provided by the Palette of Roses Art League and the Thomas Kinkade, Gold Leaf and Frame-Up Galleries as well as works from private collections. Free admission. Prestige Estates Assisted Living, 6928 Paluxy Dr. Info at 903.561.6102.
Website: http://www.PrestigeEstates.net/

Goodman-LeGrand Museum
Starts: Friday, March 19, 2010
Ends: Sunday, April 04, 2010
Description: Available for tours throughout the Azalea Trail on Tuesday through Thursday (10am-4pm) Friday & Saturday (10am-5pm excluding Good Friday) and Sunday (1-4pm, excluding Easter Sunday) A delight for antique lovers and historians, this landmark brings the past to life with original furnishings and memorabilia dating from the mid-1800s. Free admission. 624 N. Broadway. 903.531.1286.

East Texas Symphony Orchestra Concert
Starts: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Ends: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Description: (7:30pm) The ETSO performs music of Mozart and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 in this concert. The program also features the premiere of a new work for violin and viola, with concert master Mark Miller and principal viola Ute Miller as soloists. Tickets range from $33 to $64, Cowan Box Office at 903.566.7424. UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.
Website: http://www. ETSO.org/

Ballet Tyler “Princess and the Pea” Concert
Starts: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Ends: Sunday, March 21, 2010
Description: (Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:00pm) A Classical ballet based on the story of the “Princess and the Pea” with various other numbers as a pre-show. This is wholesome family friendly entertainment by a hometown ballet company. Admission starting at $15. Caldwell Auditorium, 300 S. College. For more info contact Mary Wright at 903.596.0224.
Website: http://www.ballettyler.org/

Beauty & The Beast Bicycle Tour
Starts: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Ends: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Description: Sat., March 20 Kids’ Rodeo (8:30am) Bicycle Tour (9am, Course closes at 3pm). This event brings cyclists together from across the region to enjoy the beauty of East Texas and to conquer the hill we refer to as “The Beast.” Includes routes for a broad range of abilities and a kids’ rodeo. Start/Finish-Chapel Hill High School, 13172 Hwy. 64 E. For deadline and registration fees call 903.574.1629.
Website: http://www.tylerbicycleclub.com/

Tyler Rotary Chili Cook-Off
Starts: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Ends: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Description: Sat., March 20 (11am-3pm) Rain or Shine! Over 30 cooks from Texas and other states will participate in a CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International) 8th annual sanctioned chili cook-off. Rotarians will prepare vintage Shanghi Jimmy recipe for a nominal fee as a fund raiser for community projects; fee includes sampling of chili cooks’ throw down chili. Free entertainment for the whole family. Dobbs St. between Broadway and College near the Woman’s Building at 911 S. Broadway. For info call 903.561.8056.
Website: http://www.tylerrotary.org/

Azalea Trail Arts & Crafts Fair
Starts: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Ends: Sunday, March 21, 2010
Description: Sat., March 20 (9am-6pm) Concert in the Park (7pm) Sun., March 21 (12noon-5pm). Bergfeld Park, 1510 S. College Ave. just off S. Broadway. Annual outdoor fair offering only handcrafted merchandise offered by over 75 craftsman. Free admission. 903.531.1370.
Website: http://www.cityoftyler.org

Bonner-Whitaker McClendon House Historic Tours
Starts: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Ends: Saturday, April 03, 2010
Description: March 20-21, March 27-28, April 3 (closed Easter Sunday) Saturday (10am-5pm), Sunday (1-5pm). Guided tours detailing Tyler’s history from the 1870s. Group and bus tours available. Special murder mystery dinner offered to groups of 20+, $35 per person. Tours $7 per adult, tour bus groups, $5 per person. 806 W. Houston St. (corner of Vine and Houston). 903.592.3533 or 903.312.0314.

Tyler Civic Theatre “The Chalk Garden”
Starts: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Ends: Sunday, March 28, 2010
Description: (Wed-Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm) British comedy from the 1950s Enid Bagnold’s production. Suitable for all ages; small children might get restless. 400 Rose Park Dr. corner of W. Front Street at the Rose City Complex. 903.592.0561.
Website: http://www.tylercivictheatre.com/

Smith County Medical Society Alliance Book Fair
Starts: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Ends: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Description: Thurs, Fri. & Sat., March 25, 26 & 27 (8am-6pm daily). Sale of reasonably priced used hardback and paperback books and rare books. This semi-annual sale raises money for scholarships to students in Allied Health studies. 4410 DC Drive. For more info 903.561.1353.

Penny nichols-Sanders Annual Spring Art Show
Starts: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Ends: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Description: Thurs., Fri. & Sat., March 25-27 (9am-5pm). This annual art show and sale features work by professionals and students. The Woman’s Building, 911 S. Broadway, at the corner of Broadway and Dobbs St. Free admission, refreshments served. For info 903.592.8519.

Apache Belle Spring Show
Starts: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Ends: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Description: Thurs., March 25 (7:30pm), Fri., March 26 (7:30pm) & Sat., March 27 (2pm & 7:30pm). Annual showcase of Tyler Jr. College Precision Dance Team. Thursday & Saturday Matinee admission is $5. Friday & Saturday evening admission is $10. Senior citizens Free on Saturday Matinee only. Wise Auditorium, 1400 E. Fifth on TJC Campus. For info or tickets, contact Jasilyn Schaefer at 903.510.3162.
Website: http://www.apachebelles.com/

East Texas Porcelain Art Exhibit & Sale
Starts: Friday, March 26, 2010
Ends: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Description: Fri. & Sat., March 26 & 27 (9am-5pm). Stop along the Azalea Trail and browse through unique porcelain collections and hand-painted china offered for sale. A basket of handpainted porcelain eggs to be raffled. The Woman’s Building, 911 S. Broadway. Enter from Broadway side, ground level. Free admission. For more info contact Marguerite Spiller at 903.581.7687.

Main Street Flower Market
Starts: Friday, March 26, 2010
Ends: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Description: Fri., March 26 (10am-5pm) & Sat., March 27 (9am-5pm). Bedding plants, fresh-cut flowers and landscape plants abound at this scenic outdoor flower market on the Goodman Museum grounds, 624 N. Broadway. FREE Admission. For more info 903.593.6905.
Website: http://www.heartoftyler.com/

Quilters’ Guild of East Texas Annual Quilt Show
Starts: Friday, March 26, 2010
Ends: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Description: Fri. & Sat., March 26 & 27 (10am-5pm). The show theme, “With Heart and Hands,” celebrates America’s quilting heritage. With over 200 quilts, skill demonstrations, new product introductions, a scavenger hunt, silent auction, quilt sales, and a Country Store. Harvey Convention Center, 2000 W. Front (Hwy. 31W). $6 adults, $5 seniors (65+) and children under 12. For more info call 903.581.6176.

Candlelight Party and Tour
Starts: Friday, March 26, 2010
Ends: Friday, March 26, 2010
Description: Fri., March 26 (7-11pm). Stroll through these elegant neighborhoods and grand lawns soaking up the beauty of East Texas in bloom as you tour private residences in Tyler’s Historic District listed in the National Register. Hor d‘oeuvres, cocktails, live music and tour of homes. Tour fee included with party tickets. $50 per person in advance, $60 at door.

The Tyler Azalea 10K
Starts: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Ends: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Description: Sat., March 27 (8am). This annual 2-Mile Run/Walk and Kid’s 50-Yard Dash is both beautiful and benefits The Children’s Village. Bergfeld Park, 4th St. & Broadway. Register online:
Website: http://www.tylerazalea10k.com/

“Spirits of Oakwood” Walking Tour Through Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Starts: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Ends: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Description: Sat., March 27 (gates open at 1pm). Tour guides lead groups every 15 minutes through this historic cemetery, stopping at various graves, where historians dressed in period clothing portray notable Tyler and Smith County citizens. First tour at 1:00 pm, last tour at 4:30 pm. $6 per person, children 10 and under Free, but must be accompanied by an adult. Oakwood Cemetery. Corner of Palace and Oakwood St., please enter back gate on Ellis St. For more info 903.593.4642.

Camp Ford Civil War Reenactment
Starts: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Ends: Sunday, March 28, 2010
Description: Sat. & Sun., March 27-28 (10am-4 pm). Living history depicting the War between The States. Civil War era events, military re-enactors, civilian exhibits, and camps and equipment of that era. Camp Ford Historic Park, Hwy. 271 & Camp Ford Pkwy. Free. Donations are appreciated. For info 903.725.6774.

Central East Texas Orchid Society Orchid Show
Starts: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Ends: Sunday, March 28, 2010
Description: Sat., March 27 (11am-6pm) & Sun., March 28 (12noon-4 pm). The American Orchid Society celebrates 50 years as an organization with “The Golden Age of Orchids”, a sanctioned orchid show and sale open to the public. Free. For info call 903.795.3808.
Website: http://www.centraleasttexasorchidsociety.org/

Day Tour of Historic Homes
Starts: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Ends: Sunday, March 28, 2010
Description: Sat., March 27 (10am-6pm) & Sun., March 28 (1-5pm). Stroll through these elegant neighborhoods and grand lawns soaking up the beauty of East Texas in bloom as you tour private residences in Tyler’s Historic District listed in the National Register. Day Tours $10 in advance, $15 day of tour. Purchase tickets online or call the Historic Tyler Office at 903.595.1960.
Website: http://www.historictyler.org/

Roseland Plantation Annual Azalea & Spring Flower Trail Tea & Tours
Starts: Monday, March 29, 2010
Ends: Friday, April 02, 2010
Description: March 29-April 2 (1:30-4:30pm daily). Elegant four-course afternoon tea of fruit, scones, finger sandwiches and desserts. A guided tour of the historic Roseland Plantation (circa 1800s). Reservations required. $35 per person. 2601 Hwy. 64 W., just 61/2 miles past Tyler Pounds Regional Airport. For more info call 903.849.5553 or visit our website:
Website: http://www.RoselandPlantation.com/

Rambling Roses 38th Anniversary Dance
Starts: Saturday, April 03, 2010
Ends: Saturday, April 03, 2010
Description: Sat., April 3 Early Rounds (7pm) Mainstream with Announced Plus (7:30-9pm) The Rambling Roses Square Dance Club was formed in 1971 to promote the fun of square and round dancing, and the pleasure of this wholesome family activity. Guests from other clubs are welcome. Donation $6, spectators Free. Fairwood United Methodist Church, 1712 Old Omen Rd. 903.566.4538.
Website: http://www.squaredancing-easttexas.com/

Cowen Center: ”Romeo & Juliet“, The Acting Company
Starts: Friday, April 09, 2010
Ends: Friday, April 09, 2010
Description: (7:30pm) The Acting Company will provide a purist approach to traditional theatre with Shakespeare’s tragic tale of the young star-crossed lovers from rival families. Cowan Center Box Office, located at 3900 University Boulevard on UT Tyler Campus. For ticket info call 903.566.7424.
Website: http://www.cowancenter.org/

Smith County Master Gardeners’ 2010 Home Garden Tour
Starts: Saturday, May 01, 2010
Ends: Saturday, May 01, 2010
Description: Sat., May 1 (9am-4 pm) Five lovely Smith County gardens, ranging from a large formal garden in the historic district, to a tropical paradise, a native plant delight and an adorable cabin in the woods. This 10th annual MG Garden Tour takes you behind garden walls to view creative and well-designed landscapes, a variety of well-adapted plants and special features such as greenhouses, garden art and water features. Also, a variety of instructive gardening publications including lists of plants used at each of the featured gardens. $10 in advance, $12 day of tour. 903.894.7950.
Website: http://scmg.tamu.edu/