A Longer Shadow

SUNDAY July 11, 2021

"Measure your mind's height

by the shade it casts."

Robert Browning

Artist Linda Ridgway's new exhibit at the Tyler Museum of Art is a study in delicate details and subtle textures. Ridgway's work — often described as poetic — has an additional "layer," of meaning that recalls her fondness for great American literature by Robert Frost, Harper Lee, and others. The pros are taking notice, as Ridgway's art is now part of permanent collections in museums in Fort Worth, Dallas, and Abilene.

Another hallmark of fine art is its ability to endure across time, cultures, and regions. Mineola's Select Theater opened back in 1920 and continues to bring film and live performances to the region. County Line Magazine is yet another success story. Our 21-year tradition of covering the best of the Upper East Side of Texas is here to stay, and we intend to keep growing with more articles and stories, more diversity, and more discoveries.

Visit our Destination Guides and Things to Do for great places to visit in the Upper East Side of Texas. For more inspiration visit us online at www.countylinemagazine.com and please drop us a line at info@countylinemagazine.com to let us know what you think. — Lisa Tang

"Matterhorn" by Texas artist Luis Eades is part of the permanent collection at the Longview Museum of Fine Arts. Visit the museum online at www.lmfa.org.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

See Art By Linda Ridgway at TMA

Organized by the Tyler Museum of Art, “From First and Last Lines, To the River Ouse: Works by Linda Ridgway” spotlights recent works alongside select pieces from throughout her career. The exhibition is currently running through August 29.

Ridgway (born 1947 in Jeffersonville, Indiana) creates poetic bronze wall reliefs that convey both autobiographical and cultural imagery. Although educated as a printmaker, Ridgway continues to experiment with the limits of various media to create work that remains intimate regardless of scale.

Click the headline link above to read more about this unique exhibit in County Line.

DESTINATION COUNTY LINE

Caddo Lake State Park - Texas Parks & Wildlife [Official]

Explore Caddo Lake State Park

Caddo Lake is a swamp full of cypress trees, waterlilies, lotus and ancient paddlefish that exudes mystery. It also offers primo fishing and paddling, tours and more. Learn more in this video by Texas Parks & Wildlife and visit the County Line archives for more articles.

THIS TIME OF YEAR

Try This Peachy Deal

National Peach Ice Cream Day takes place the third Sunday in July, this year on July 17. Click the headline link above to find where you can buy the best in the region.

ARTS & CULTURE

101 Years and Still Running

Mineola's Historic Select Theater and Lake Country Playhouse is continuing its 100-year tradition of operation with films, musicals, and live musical performances in 2021.

The Select Theater opened in 1920 as a movie theater and was purchased in 1993 by a group of actors determined to bring live productions to the area. The nonprofit Lake Country Playhouse now performs live seasonal musicals.

Clue the Musical is coming to the Select July 30 and 31, August 1, and August 6-8. The live performance combines the thrill of a good mystery with lively song and dance. Viewers will watch their favorite characters from the original Parker Brothers' board game — Colonel Mustard, Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. White, and more as the mystery unfolds. The production is written by Peter DePietro and directed by Daniel Robinson. Click the headline link above to read more in County Line.