“The artist's vocation is to send light into the human heart."

George Sand, French novelist

Watching the sun peek over the horizon after a long and lonely night is often breathtaking. It can fill us with hope and assurance of the day to come. The same thing can happen during a breakthrough performance. Everything falls into place and the artist's talent fully shines though.

In Terrell native Jamie Foxx's Oscar winning performance of Ray in 2004 — the biopic of Ray Charles — the world took notice of Foxx's acting talent. Many actors, artists, and musicians from the Upper East Side of Texas are headed in a similar direction. Explore their stories and articles about great places to visit in County Line Magazine.

You can find events, exhibits, and shows in our calendar and Things To Do. For more inspiration check out the eMagazine for the latest stories on great things happening in the Upper East Side of Texas or read the May/June eEdition. — Lisa Tang

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"Breaking Through," oil on cradled panel 10x10" by Mark Nesmith. Read about his current exhibit at Longview Museum of Fine Arts in County Line Magazine. 

Make Plans to Attend Terrell Freedom Fest

Make plans to enjoy two days of celebration July 3 and 4 featuring a traditional Fourth of July fireworks display at the Terrell Municipal Airport. This year the Terrell Chamber of Commerce and the No. 1 British Flying Training School (BFTS) Museum are teaming up for two days of fun and celebration. The festivities start July 3 with hot air balloon tethered rides, a hot air balloon glow, food vendors, and live music featuring a ticketed concert by A Thousand Horses on the BFTS Museum runway. READ MORE.

Foxx Makes Film Institute's '100 Cheers' List

American Film Institute released its 100 Cheers in our 100 Years, June 14, 2006, on CBS television. The list names the 100 most inspiring movies of all time and Jamie Foxx's Oscar-winning performance in Ray (2004) ranked 99. Foxx also starred as Joe Gardner in Soul, which won an Oscar for the best animated film of 2020, and currently stars with daughter Corinne Foxx in the music-inspired game show Beat Shazam on the Fox Network. READ MORE.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

Caddo Lake Perfect For Paddling

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department calls Caddo Lake State Park one of the state’s best parks “perfect for paddling.” The park offers 10 paddling trails covering 50 miles along the lake’s expansive 39-square-mile area. Paddling trails twist and turn through sloughs, swamps, and bayous. READ MORE.

Try A Citrus Twist in Guacamole

Guacamole is a wonderful compliment to any Latin American cuisine. Its simple ingredients yield fresh flavors. Avocados are buttery and creamy and tomatoes offer a brightness while the red onion gives a little crunch. READ MORE.

NEW THIS WEEK

• Enjoy Broccoli Salad With Blueberries and Poppyseed  Dressing