CONTENTS
THE ARTS
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24 F ormer art teacher, now portraitist offers an artistic take on realism.
STAGE 26 A n original musical takes the spotlight at Cherokee Theatre.
FILM 28 Found in a warehouse in Tyler, historic movies find a safe haven.
LITERARY
30 A “chicken soup” tale thanks a local mentor, and several Texas authors release new offerings.
MUSIC
40 The “Washashore Cowgirl” includes Winnsboro in her Texas tour.
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FOOD & DRINK 42 S trada Caffè has tasty offerings, and a cookbook celebrates the creamy goodness of pimento cheese.
LIVING ROOM
46 Downsizing gets serious, simpler and, in fact, stylish, with a cleverly-designed tiny house.
FEEL GOOD 48 Local therapy dogs spread love and an old tiger finds a forever home.
COUNTY LINE KIDS
FEATURES
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8 A Dozen Great Summer Staycation Destinations
Minimize screen time and maximize friends and family fun time all season long at an array of close-to-home getaways. By P.A. Geddie
32 Kids Poetry Contest
Showcasing the impressive creativity of students in the region who know how to string words together with style.
38 Two Peas in a Pod
DEPARTMENTS 5 Editor’s Note & Letters
THIS TIME OF YEAR 16 J acksonville’s Tomato Festival, Wynne honors an ancestor, remembering a Confederate giant, and more.
Homegrown and harmonizing since birth, the Purple Hulls sisters are touring and promoting a new bluegrass album. By Alia Pappas
CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
50 Modern Mavens
PEOPLE NET
Throughout the region women get things done, and these community leaders make “doing it all” look easy. By Elaine Rogers
MONICA RIZZIO. INSPIRING ASPIRATIONS. DEBORA LYTLE. HONEYBEES.
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Summer Getaways
18 K icking off summer with Junebug and Blueberry Fests, and giving honeybees a helping hand.
20 M rs. Wood County’s adoption campaign, plus news of other East Texas neighbors.
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54 Child-centered groups like Partners in Prevention and Kids Aspiring to Dream guide local youth to achievement and creative expression.
PURPLE HULLS MODERN MAVENS JUNEBUG FEST TOMATOES TINY HOME STRADA CAFFÈ BLUEBERRY SEASON PET THERAPY
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