Creative & Communication Arts News

TJC’s ‘Bell Tower Arts Journal’ earns statewide honors
Tyler Junior College’s literary magazine, “The Bell Tower Arts Journal,” has been recognized by the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association.

TJC Speech and Debate brings home national awards
The TJC Speech and Debate team recently returned from two national tournaments on opposite ends of the country, scooping up a national championship and many other significant awards along the way.

Theatre TJC closes season with mythical play, ‘Metamorphoses’
For its final production of the 2022-23 season, Theatre TJC presents playwright Mary Zimmerman’s mythical study, “Metamorphoses.”

TJC Jazz Festival set March 2 and 3
Trombone virtuoso Ben Patterson will be the guest artist for Tyler Junior College’s annual Jazz Festival, set Thursday and Friday, March 2 and 3, on the TJC central campus.

TJC Second Stage presents new musical comedy, ‘A Taste of Things to Come’
For its next Second Stage production, Theatre TJC is cooking up “A Taste of Things to Come.”

TJC faculty exhibit featured by renowned online art magazine
A collection of works by Tyler Junior College art faculty has been featured in a prominent art magazine.

Theatre TJC presents collection of sea plays by Eugene O’Neill
In addition to being America’s preeminent playwright, Eugene O’Neill also had a lifelong fascination with the sea, and it made many appearances throughout his body of work.

TJC’s student media, The DrumBeat, recognized as top in journalism at TCCJA
TJC’s student media, The DrumBeat, won several awards at the Texas Community College Journalism Association’s annual conference, which recognizes the best in community college journalism statewide.

TJC choral groups to present holiday concerts Dec. 6 and 7
The Tyler Junior College Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will perform a pair of free holiday concerts on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 6 and 7.

TJC Speech and Debate team sets new record for qualifiers to national tournament
The Tyler Junior College Speech and Debate team finished its fall semester of tournaments on a high note, setting a new school record.