"What art offers is space — a certain breathing room for the spirit."
John Updike
This second week of December is still an opportune time to stretch our legs outdoors and look around at the lovely works the region's artists have to offer.
Kudos to communities like Longview that are hosting art walks this month. The walks promote local commerce and encourage interaction between artists and the public. Read about ArtWalk Longview and the Holiday Market hosted by Longview Museum of Fine Arts in this issue.
Visit the County Line eMagazine and our Events page for these and other activities that encourage enjoyment of artistic treasures in the Upper East Side of Texas. — Lisa Tang
“Coyote Road” (2021) is the poster image commissioned by the 2021 Dogwood Trails Festival by Palestine artist William Young. Click HERE to see more of Young's work.
FEATURE
Dogwood Jamboree Wraps Up 2021 With Country Hits
Palestine’s Dogwood Jamboree is wrapping up 2021 with a military-style bagpipes performance and its Youth Talent Search Finals at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 11.
The Branson-style music show titled “Just in Time for Christmas” is appropriate for the entire family and features classic country western melodies and knee-slapping comedy acts. READ MORE.
THIS TIME OF YEAR
Texarkana Still Defying Boundaries
On December 8, 1873, the community of Texarkana was established, and the first store in town — a combination drug and grocery store operated by George M. Clark — opened for business. The strategic position of Texarkana is the keynote to its history and development and the two cities — Texarkana, Texas, and Texarkana, Arkansas, now have a combined population of more than 60,000. READ MORE.
Who knew Bigfoot was making an appearance in Marshall this month? Cryptozoology fans and skeptics alike can catch the latest on Bigfoot filmography at the Bigfoot Film Festival at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 11, at Marshall’s Memorial City Hall. READ MORE.
ARTS & CULTURE
ArtWalk Longview Strolls Through December
ArtWalk Longview’s free, self-guided tour of downtown business venues exhibiting and selling art returns Thursday, December 9. This month's ArtWalk coincides with the Longview Museum of Fine Arts’ Holiday Market, a museum fundraiser selling holiday meals and unique gifts 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 7 to Friday, December 10. READ MORE.
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