Official FOS SOS

Theme Song

(Sing to the tune

from "Gilligan's Island")

Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale,

A tale of a fateful trip

That started in a tropic port;

We hoped Ike would not hit.

The storm was a mighty hurricane,

But our committee brave and sure.

We all watched out but set sail anyway

For a Festival for sure, a Festival for sure.

The weather started getting rough,

All of the plans had to be tossed.

If not for the courage of a fearless few,

Our momentum would be lost, our momentum would be lost.

FOS set ground on the shore of this unwelcome fiscal news

With bills to pay,

Disappointment too,

No gate income, no ticket sales!

What will we do?

We must go on, we must achieve

Here in Downtown Tyler!

So this is the tale of the Festival,

It’s been here a long, long time.

We have to make the best of things;

It’s an uphill climb.

The board members and the director too,

Will do their very best.

But they need your help for the Heart to beat on

Will we pass the test?

We need you! Can you help us? We need to make up

What we lost with the visit of Ike.

Like every other non-profit group,

We need our money to spike.

So join us on the Sixth our friends,

You’re sure to get a smile

From helping Heart of Tyler make up

For the damage done by Ike!

BULLETIN...Hurricane Ike left many in the wake of its destruction...including the Heart of Tyler! The cancellation of Festival on the Square (FOS) due to Ike left us with significant financial losses. Held a one-time event to make up some of those losses and continue its mission of downtown revitalization. We called on all "buoys and gulls" to be financial anchors!

Hundreds came and enjoyed fun, food and fellowship in a newly restored second-story space. Thousands of dollars were donated to help "shore up" Heart of Tyler in wake of its Ike-related losses.

THANK YOU to everyone who donated, attended and supported this event!

Hand Nursery:   Garden Bench                                      

Appearances (Woodrow Fontaine): Haircut/color/style 

Greenburg Turkey: Gift Card

Andy Bergfeld: Guided Duck Hunt for Two

Sweet Gourmet: Gift Card

House of Lamps: Crystal Bowl with Ornaments

Cole and Co.: Waterford Crystal Vase

Wilhite Landscaping and Lawn Care:  Services/Products

Skin Haven: Skin Care Package                                    

Bridgette’s: Purse

Harley’s:  Shirt 

Blue Moon Gardens: Christmas Ornament Collection

Bufe & Babin: Embroidered Pillow

Tyler Museum of Art: Family Membership

Jerry’s Flowers: Flower Arrangement   

Joan Iverson: Original Ceramic Art

Jennifer Moreman: Original Art

Gray’s: Lamp

Salon Kalea: Ultimate Pedicure

Garden Style: Pampering Package

Andy Bergfeld: Guided Duck Hunt for Two

East Texas Symphony Orchestra: Edwin Holt Concert Tickets

Chris and Beverly Abell: Dinner for Six

Ramsey-Fritz: Jewelry

Jake Alee: Stoneware Vase

Caldwell Zoo: Admission for two adults and two children

Balance Pilates and Dance: Ultimate Massage

Daisy’s: Candle 

Writing Horse: Crystal Pitcher

Joseph’s Catering: Dinner

Leon’s Car Wash: Car Detail

Willow Brook Country Club: One-Hour Tennis Lesson

Hollytree Country Club: One-Hour Private Golf Lesson

The Christmas Store: Wreath

Ingram Nursery: Gift Card

Starbucks: Coffees of the World

Chamblee’s: Six, 2-gallon Mardi Gras roses

Fresh Fruit Bouquet: Chocolate Bouquet Mug

Katie’s: Ring and Bracelet

Abell Watchmakers: Watch Cleaning 

Discovery Science Place: Family Plus Membership

Discovery Science Place: Explore Store Gift Certificate

Tyler Rose Museum: Garden Book 

Breedlove Nursery: Bird Feeder and Seed

Donna Krumblis: Gift Certificate

Sally Keeney Interior: Two-Hour Furniture/Room Arrangement

World Gym: Two Weeks of Fitness

Casey Brownlow: Five-Hour Landscape Plan