"Stuff that works, stuff that holds up
The kind of stuff you don't hang on the wall
Stuff that's real, stuff you feel
The kind of stuff you reach for when you fall."
Guy Clark
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As we humans continue to move through a most challenging couple of years, thank goodness for the entertainers, artists, and fun and interesting sites to visit in the Upper East Side of Texas that give us a much-needed break and help bring balance to our every day lives. Discover a few of those beautiful places to fall in this issue and in the stuff that's real and always there for you in the County Line eMagazine. — P.A. Geddie
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This breathtaking sunrise was captured by Ricky Niell in Edgewood. |
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Without Getting Killed Or Caught
The compelling documentary "Without Getting Killed or Caught" is now available for on demand viewing. It's the story of legendary songwriter Guy Clark and his wife Susanna and their best friend Townes Van Zandt.
Susanna grew up in Atlanta, Texas, and no matter where she lived after that, Atlanta was so special to her that after her death her ashes were scattered there. Read Susanna's STORY in the County Line archives then go see the film. The story is based on Susanna's diaries as well as author and filmmaker Tamara Saviano's interviews with Guy. It makes good use of Guy’s songs, family photographs and archives, vintage film footage, and radio talk shows on which he appeared solo and in tandem with Van Zandt. The real emotional zing, however, comes from Susanna’s pained remembrances and taped conversations that Susanna made of the trio and of the “salon” that regularly gathered around them — all serving as witnesses to this seemingly fated intersection of love, art, and tragedy.
The film tells the saga from Susanna's point of view, with Academy Award-winner and Quitman, Texas, native Sissy Spacek voicing Susanna's narration. Others featured prominently are Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Vince Gill, Verlon Thompson, and Terry and Jo Harvey Allen, as well as record executive Barry Poss.
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Sam Rayburn Still Honored With Historic Home
It was 60 years ago this week when the 43rd Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Sam Rayburn passed away. His funeral was held in his hometown of Bonham, Texas, and was attended by presidents John F. Kennedy, Dwight Eisenhower, and Harry Truman, as well as future president LBJ and numerous other dignitaries. He is buried in Willow Wild Cemetery.
His childhood home there in Bonham is a state historic site preserving Rayburn's stories with original furnishings, candid photographs, and personal belongings. Visitors can explore his personal life and political achievements and their impact on mid-20th century history.
The Sam Rayburn House at 890 W. State Hwy. 56 in Bonham, Texas, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Call (903) 583-5558 for information or click HERE to visit the webpage.
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Comedian Tom Papa Performs in Tyler
Stand-up comedian Tom Papa performs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, at the University of Texas at Tyler’s Cowan Center.
Papa appears on film, television, radio, and podcasts and is the author of two books. He currently hosts a podcast called Breaking Bread With Tom Papa and the Netflix radio show What A Joke With Papa and Fortune on SiriusXM.
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Longview Exhibit Explores Seeking Place
“Sherry Giryotas: Seeking Place” is showing at the Longview Museum of Fine Art through December 22. The collection includes paintings created over a 10-year period in which Giryotas traveled between Texas and Michigan and focuses on changes she observed in the environment. Pictured above is "Rain Falling on Stones." READ MORE
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Office: (903) 963-1101 Text: (903) 312-9556
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