UT Tyler Cowan Center: Enjoy high class acts!

     Texas is right down center from the two states infamous for entertainment wonders: California and New York. Although mostly two cities make these states popular, the value consumes the states with visitors. New York City is well known for having great performance acts, whether it be musical, comedy or Broadway. It has it all. So when those acts come to The University of Texas at Tyler, there is an opportunity for East Texans and UT Tyler students to experience Grade A entertainment without traveling far. This is what the Cowan Center provides here at the university. 

     This will be the 18th season for the Cowan Center. This season will provide an array of world class acts where audiences will only crave more and come back every year.

There's different series categorizing different acts. Each one providing an entertainment experience like no other.

What Carver Does With His Free Time at UT Tyler

Being a full time college student, part time employee of the University of Texas at Tyler, and a member of the debate team, I don’t get a whole lot of free time.  However, in the rare instance that I do, I do what every other average American does…. I watch TV.

There are many options that one has when they wish to have access to their favorite TV shows.  They could go through Sudden Link and get a bundle package with their Internet; they could get Direct TV, or possibly even another provider.  Me? I chose to get Netflix. 

With so many options, you may find it interesting that I chose to get a service that doesn't offer me access to shows as soon as they air.  That isn't really a problem for me. 

Spring Break Spectacular... In Tyler!!

Well, it’s just another Spring Break I’ll be spending in Tyler, Tx. But My chin is up because there is actually a good amount to do in Tyler if you know where to look.While I’m going to be spending a good part of it car shopping (The car from my last blog was indeed totaled) I’m going to grab some friends and have some fun. Want to know where and how? Here’s a few local fun places that are worth a visit:

• Are you an animal lover? The Caldwell Zoo is a great place to meet with friends and have some fun learning about animals. If you love big cats especially, consider visiting the Tiger Creek big cat reserve just north of the loop! It’s really awesome!!
• Thinking you might want to go for a splash at a waterpark? Bet you didn’t know there was an indoor one just south of the city limits at The Villages Waterpark building! It has all the things that make a waterpark worth going to, and the water is warm year round!
• If you don’t already know about Green Acres Bowling Alley, or the Putt Putt place just down the road from UT Tyler, I’m disappointed in you. Two great places to compete with your buddies.
• In fact, full-sized golf is available around Tyler at a number of places, too!
• Looking for some go-karts and bumper boats? Fire MountainAmusements in Tyler is a hub for all the fun things that used to get you going as a kid. Check it out! There are games in the arcade there, too!
• Interested in Flowers? Visit the Rose Garden for a look at one of the largest rose hubs in the world. It’s also a great place to play tag with your friends!
• Try the Azalea Trails in Tyler, which officially open next Friday for a lot of fresh air and beautiful flowers!
• If you’re not interested in the flowers but love the outdoors, try visting a park! You can try Rose Rudman, Bergfield, Faulkner (which is a sports facility as well) and even the Children’s park just up the road!
• If all else fails and you’re stuck on campus for the break, Check out the schedule at the Herrington Patriot Center (or HPC) to find some fun activities over Spring Break! I hear the outdoor adventure club might be taking excursions, too!

If none of these things float your boat, there’s still plenty more to do around Tyler! Check out this website, which offers and extensive list of interesting and exciting things to do around here! Happy Spring Break, and stay safe everyone!