SUNDAY October 9, 2022

“I want to have films out there that will provoke authentic, holistic conversations about the human condition."

Actor and Director Isaiah Washington

Texas' cultural footprint stretches beyond the coasts of North America — all the way to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Any doubters can read more below about the Texas Sounds Festival coming up in Marshall this week or the enduring legend of Bass Reeves as told in the movie Corsicana starring Houston native Isaiah Washington.

Learn more cultural influences from the Upper East Side of Texas in the County Line eMagazine. Check out the September/October eEdition for information about more great events around and visit our calendar and Live Music sections. — Lisa Tang

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"Tex Van Gogh" by Steve Willis is part of the Texas State of Mind exhibit at 211 Gallery in Athens. Visit the gallery on Facebook.

FEATURE

Performers From Around the World Share Texas Sounds

More than 15 nations are represented in the 2022 Texas Sounds International Country Music Awards taking place October 13-16 at Memorial City Hall Performance Center in Marshall.

Performers from around the world bring their versions of Texas Country music to compete for awards like Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Best Group or Band, and Best Original Song. READ MORE.

THIS TIME OF YEAR

Happy Birthday, Gene Watson

Gene Watson, born October 11, 1943, in Palestine, Texas, went on to become a country music star with 23 top-10 hits (six hitting the No. 1 ranking) from a total of 75 released singles. His hits include "Love in the Hot Afternoon" (1975) and "Fourteen Carat Mind" (1981). READ MORE.

FOOD + DRINK

Savor Latin-Inspired Hot Cocoa

This modern day Latin-inspired hot cocoa recipe celebrates the rich heritage of both the locality of the ingredients and the people. A delicate coconut whipped cream softens the spice from the cayenne and compliments the smoothness of the chocolate in this wonderful drink. READ MORE.

ART & CULTURE

New Western Extols Legendary Lawman Bass Reeves

Houston native Isaiah Washington (Grey's Anatomy), directs and stars as legendary lawman Bass Reeves (1938-1910) in the new film Corsicana. Reeves was born into slavery near Paris, Texas. In the years following the Civil War he served as a US Deputy Marshal in Indian Territory and south of the Red River. Corsicana was filmed in Texas with skillful cinematography that shows the beauty of the region's landscapes. READ MORE.