A Broader View

By Editor | January 16, 2022 |

SUNDAY January 16, 2022

“One’s destination is never a place but a new way of looking at things.”

Henry Miller

Advances in space travel and astronomical exploration likely top the list of recent good news. These developments give us a broader view of the universe and serve as a reminder that although modern life offers many challenges, they don’t have to overwhelm us. This Saturday we can all refocus with a free program about the recently launched Webb Telescope at the Longview World of Wonders.

Participating in the arts is another way to rebalance our perspective — whether it be attending a music concert or visiting an art exhibit. Read County Line Magazine for more inspiration and opportunities or check out our JANUARY/FEBRUARY ISSUE. Visit our EVENTS and THINGS TO DO sections for more inspiration. — Lisa Tang

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“Lonesome Crowded West” oil painting by Tyler artist Adrienne Stine. Visit her website.

FEATURE

Frédéric Chopin - Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor op. 21, movements 2 & 3

Mount Vernon Music Belongs to All of Us

Mount Vernon Music Association (MVM) is one of the region’s little-known treasures, bringing refined music through concerts and outreach programs for 17 years.

Their first concert of the year is titled “Challenges” and premieres at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, January 22, at the MVM concert Hall. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear live chamber music by female and black composers Valerie Coleman, Jennifer Higdon, Emilie Mayer, Manuel Ponce and Mélanie Bonis for flute, clarinet, strings and piano. READ MORE.

THIS TIME OF YEAR

Celebrate National Cheese Lovers’ Day January 20

Celebrate National Cheese Lovers’ Day this week with this recipe for Texas-style Pimiento cheese from Jessica Dupuy’s book, United Tastes of Texas: Authentic Recipes from All Corners of the Lone Star State. READ MORE.

LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT

Webb Telescope Set to Unfold the Universe

The Longview World of Wonders (WOW) is having a special event from 5-7 p.m. January 22 to help guests understand the importance of the recent launch of the James Webb Space Telescope.

WOW will have hands-on, science-based experiences to illustrate the concepts and technology used in building and launching Webb. A telescope will be on-hand for guests to view the southeastern sky and they’ll have a live feed from Webb playing. Local universities, science and robotics departments will have experts present to share insights.

Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call (903) 212-4969 and visit www.longviewwow.org. READ MORE.

ART + CULTURE

Hear Martin Sexton in Winnsboro

Singer-songwriter Martin Sexton performs a live concert at 5 p.m., January 23, at The Bowery Stage in Winnsboro. The artist has developed a critically-acclaimed trademark aesthetic through embracing soul, folk, blues, rock, pop, and sweet balladry. READ MORE.