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It’s a Wonderful life at King’s Academy

December 4th, 2010

It’s that time of year again, Christmas trees, family gatherings, holiday blockbusters and school Christmas plays. Ok so it’s kind of an awkward lead in, but over the last few days the King’s Academy Christian School (KACS) drama department has been holding its annual Christmas play. This year the students are presenting the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life!” The play is being held on Campus at King’s Academy (a facility the school shares with Trinity Baptist Church). The setting is a dinner theatre / coffee and dessert, and the performance takes place with in a circle of table and chairs, for a sort of theater and the round experience.

The King’s drama department has had a very successful run since the schools inception almost seven years ago. Despite KACS smallish size they have successfully produced at least one, often two major productions every year (a fall and a spring presentation, obviously). The school has also worked closely with Tyler Civic Theatre and Roger’s Children’s Theatre over the years. Many King’s students have played roles in the community theatre’s various productions.

This fall’s project has been a great success. The staff and students have worked hard to put together a terrific adaptation of a Christmas classic. It’s a play I was surprised to see performed in a live action format but the class does a great job. The last performance will be held Saturday, the forth, at two in the afternoon. For last minute info, contact King’s Academy at (903) 534-9992. The school is located at 604 West Forth Street in Tyler.

For more on King’s Academy Christian School see any or all of the existing articles on this site. Simply look at the Business Categories section to the left of the page and scroll down to the education tab for a list of titles.

Tyler Rose Garden

November 24th, 2009

Since Tyler’s claim to fame is the “Rose Capital of the Nation,” the Tyler Rose Garden is a popular landmark many Tylerites like to showcase to out of town guests. Almost 40,000 rose bushes including about 500 varieties of every imaginable hue cover the 14-acre municipal park.

Avid gardeners will enjoy viewing not-yet-patented hardy varieties of roses in the trial garden and gathering new gardening ideas in the award winning IDEA garden. The Heritage Garden allows visitors to step into the past by viewing antique rose varieties, some more than 140 years old. While the roses are the obvious centerpiece, detailed landscaping, simple architecture, meandering pathways, sparkling fountains, reflection pools, quiet seating areas, and many other multi-season plants, provide a year-round spectacle for both young and old alike.

The Tyler Rose Garden is a kid-friendly park. Just be sure to keep your young adventurer on a short leash in case the fountains and shallow pools prove to be an irresistible magnet. Also, remind your young romantics or budding biologists to leave the flowers untouched for other visitors to enjoy.

The Rose Garden is a gorgeous site for weddings, receptions, parties, family gatherings, senior pictures, and photo-opportunities of all kinds. The charming wooden gazebo, colorful floral displays, rustic stonework, and serene reflection pools offer a variety of great backdrops. Call (903) 531-1213 for reservations or for rental information.[ad#large-blog-block]

The Garden is open from dawn until dark, seven days a week, except when occasional pest and disease control requires temporary closure. Best time to visit? The roses typically display their full glory in the spring and during the Rose Garden’s peak season in mid October. Each year, in mid October, the Tyler Rose Garden becomes a focal point of the Texas Rose Festival which draws thousands of visitors during a four-day event-filled Rose Show.

Check out the exhibits at the Tyler Rose Museum right next to the park for a peek into Tyler’s past. The museum chronicles the how Tyler gained its fame as the “Rose Capitol of the Nation” and how the Rose Festival became such a celebrated historical event. “The Attic of Memories” display transports visitors into the past for a taste of every day life in Smith County during the last 100 years. Dazzling, hand-sewn gowns and jewel-studded crowns worn by past Rose Queens create an unforgettable display. Museum hours are Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and Sunday 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to stop by the gift shop on your way out to pick up Texas souvenirs, gifts for the gardener on your list, and other “Rose Capital” memorabilia.

Whether you’re looking for a beautiful backdrop for a special event or a quiet spot to get away from the busyness, the Tyler Rose Garden offers a lovely haven.