East Texas is known for its amazing music, and there is no shortage of opportunities to hear it this weekend! Lots of other events, too. Read on for the details, grab some friends and have a fun weekend!

Ben Wheeler

Friday, May 17 at Moore's Store: Tommy Alverson Band. $10 advance tickets at outhousetickets.com or $15 at the door. (903)833-5100 for more information. 1551 FM 279, Ben Wheeler.

Saturday, May 18 at Moore's Store: Steve Carpenter Band (traditional country) $7 at the door.

Every Saturday at The Forge Bistro, bluesman Craig Wallace performs from 3-6pm. (903)833-5970 for more information on The Forge's music.

Friday, May 16 at The Forge, The Scrips (folk and bluegrass music) Watch videos here.  7:00pm no cover.

A man has made it his comic mission to make a point about the "exclusivity" of Abercrombie & Fitch's CEO on YouTube, saying, "Together, we can remake the A&F brand. #FitchTheHomeless."

The video has gone viral on YouTube as the young man strives to make a point in a humorous way, receiving over a million plays in only two days.

From the City of Tyler:

The City of Tyler’s Liberty Hall announces registration for their first children's summer camp established through a partnership with APEX Entertainment. Felicity Enas and Hannah Morris, APEX Entertainment directors, will offer a special opportunity for children ages 8-14 to participate in theater camp at Liberty Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 17-21.

Each day, children will have the opportunity to learn acting techniques with a special focus on movement of the body and musicality. Students will work with monologues or scenes with a showcase at the end of the camp on June 22 at 2:30 p.m.

The production that they will be learning is “Really Rosie,” a children’s musical written by Maurice Sendak, who is best known for his children’s' books, including "Where the Wild Things Are.” The music for “Really Rosie” is written by Carole King.