Time to Celebrate 🎉

By Editor | February 12, 2023 |

SUNDAY February 12, 2023

“To everything turn, turn, turn

There is a season turn, turn, turn

And a time to every purpose under Heaven”

Pete Seeger

There’s a time for everything and this week it’s time to celebrate two great February events — Valentine’s Day on Tuesday and Up River Mardi Gras this weekend.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, our feature tells the inspiring story of how Angela Hampton’s love of jewelry led to decades of success at Hampton House Jewelry in Sulphur Springs. Others in the region love to party this time of year — especially at Jefferson’s Up River Mardi Gras Celebration. Those who love live music performances can read about Mount Vernon Music’s concert featuring the Romanticists.

For more great stories about things to do around the region visit the County Line eMagazine. Check out the February eEdition for stories and features and visit our calendar and Live Music sections. It’s all online in County Line Magazine. — Lisa Tang

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“A Lovely Hum,” 32 by 32 by 1.5 inches, mixed media on wood panel by Kimberly Merck-Moore is on display at the Naturescapes exhibit at Winnsboro Center for the Arts. READ MORE.

FEATURE

Hampton House Jewelry Creates Lasting Success

Angela Hampton started school at the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology (TIJT) at Paris Junior College. Being in business since 2005, Angela now boasts numerous certifications in gemology and jewelry, setting lofty standards for her performance. READ MORE .

THIS TIME OF YEAR

Up River Mardi Gras Lets the Good Times Roll

The Krewe of Hebe organizes Jefferson’s Up River Mardi Gras celebration the third weekend in February ahead of Fat Tuesday on February 21. The celebration is now in its 33rd year and features the theme Mythology Madness. The three-day festival occurs from Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 19. READ MORE.

FOOD + DRINK

Warm Up With Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Katie-Rose Watson says this Chicken and Sausage Gumbo recipe is one of her favorite recipes from her blog, The Rose Table. READ MORE.

ART & CULTURE

Mount Vernon Music Brings Industrial Age Music to Life

Powerful compositions from the age of the Industrial Revolution are featured at the Mount Vernon Music Association Hall at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, February 19. The program includes music by Johannes Brahms, Jean Sibelius, and Emilie Mayer — three of the finest composers of the Industrial Age — on piano, violin, viola, and cello. READ MORE.