GO & DO: Mistletoe & Magic brings holiday festivities, merchants to Harvey Center

Published 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Miss Texans, a Jack Russell Terrier, sports an elf costume Thursday at one of the merchant booths during the 38th Annual Mistletoe and Magic holiday shopping bazaar at Harvey Hall Convention Center in Tyler. Hosted by Junior League of Tyler, Mistletoe and Magic continues noon to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Andrew D. Brosig/Tyler Morning Telegraph

Mistletoe & Magic, the Junior League of Tyler’s holiday market, continues through Saturday at Harvey Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St. 

Nearly 100 vendors with specialty items will be set up in a festive holiday atmosphere. 

The shopping hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Besides shopping, Mistletoe & Magic includes special events:

  • “Fifth Avenue Flair” style show, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Friday.
  • “Christmas in Toyland” children’s style show, 6 p.m. Friday
  • “Dreams of Santa” for children, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday

Tickets to both the market and the special events are available at the door or in advance at juniorleagueoftyler.org. 



KIWANIS TURKEY SHOOT FUNDRAISER 

Tyler-Rose City Kiwanis Club holds its annual Turkey Shoot Fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Camp Tyler Outdoor School on Lake Tyler. 

People use their target-shooting skills to try and win a turkey or ham. 

The Kiwanis use the money raised to support local student leadership programs, scholarships and other charitable efforts.

REEL EAST TEXAS FILM FESTIVAL

The Reel East Texas Film Festival, a showcase of short films by independent filmmakers, continues through Saturday in Kilgore.

Dozens of films will be shown at two venues: Dodson Auditorium, 817 Nolen St., and Texan Theater, 201 S. Kilgore St.

A schedule of the screenings and information on tickets is available at reeleasttexas.com.

VALEROSA DESIGNS AND GALLERY

Valerosa Designs and Gallery, 108 E. Eighth St., Tyler, is presenting “Movement in Retrospect,” paintings by Daniela Matchael, through Dec. 19.

The vibrant and and expressive paintings stem from the Brazilian-born artist’s investigation of life and motion. 

‘ELF THE MUSICAL JR.’

ArtsView Children’s Theatre, 313 W. Tyler St., Longview, is staging “Elf The Musical Jr.” at 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

The play tells the story of a man who thinks he is one of Santa’s elves. 

‘THE GLASS MENAGERIE

Kilgore College Theatre will present “The Glass Menagerie” through Sunday in Van Cliburn Auditorium on campus.

The play is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

To order tickets, go to kilgore.edu/drama or call 903-983-8126.

TYLER MUSEUM OF ART 

Tyler Museum of Art, 1300 S. Mahon Ave., is showing “This & That: Recent Acquisitions” through Jan. 6, and “Apertures of the Mind: Works by Abhidnya Ghuge” through Dec. 2. 

TJC SCIENCE CENTER 

Tyler Junior College’s Center for Earth and Space Science Education, 1411 E. Lake St., is presenting “Sportsology,” an exhibit that explores the science of sports.

The center also shows science-related films in its theater. 

ARCADIA ART SHOW 

The Arcadia Art Show Vol. 3, a juried show in exhibit space at the Martin Walker Law Firm (old Arcadia Theater), 121 N. Spring Ave., is on view through Feb. 12.

GOLD LEAF GALLERY 

Gold Leaf Gallery, 4518 S. Broadway Ave., is displaying art by Robert Puschautz and Sharon Grimes. 

MAIN STREET GALLERY

Main Street Gallery, 110 W. Erwin St., is showing the exhibition “Alternate Perspective.”