A Grand Life

By Editor | August 18, 2024 |

SUNDAY August 18, 2024

“It will help us every day, it will brighten all the way

If we keep on the sunny side of life,

AP Carter, Keep On the Sunny Side

Lots of sunshine left in this summer of 2024 — find a few ways here to beat the heat in the Upper East Side of Texas. — P.A. Geddie

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See The Impressionist Revolution from Monet to Matisse at Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) through November 3. The exhibition explores the fascinating story of Impressionism from its birth in 1874 to its legacy in the early 20th century. Told almost entirely through the DMA’s exceptional holdings, this show reveals the rebellious origins of the independent artist collective known as the Impressionists and the revolutionary course they charted for modern art. READ MORE

FEATURE

There’s a Nac for That

In the beginning, there was Nacogdoches. It is the oldest city in Texas and its rich history is displayed at every turn. A statue trail commemorates the early settlers and founders of not only the town, but the entire state of Texas. The Historic Town Center serves as a visitor bureau in downtown Nacogdoches. The history and legends of the city are told there and visitors have access to everything they need to start their “Nac” adventure. READ MORE

THIS TIME OF YEAR

A Gravesite Fit for a Grand Life

Happy birthday to Dr. Madge Ward, born in Cherokee County on August 22, 1911. She lived a grand life and always there was music and a keyboard at her fingertips — as shown by her grand gravesite. Photo by Hank O’Neal READ MORE

FOOD & DRINK

Try Popsicle Champagne for a Fun Summer Treat

By Katie-Rose Watson

Popsicle champagne is such an elegant, glamorous twist on a summertime classic. I love making popsicles. It’s not difficult at all but the point of this post is to show you a 20-second summertime dessert so I bought two kinds of fruit-juice popsicles (do not use cream popsicles for this): grape and strawberry. Serve the popsicles unwrapped in wine glasses and pour champagne on top. As the popsicles melt they flavor and color the champagne.

All you need to serve four:

4 Assorted fruit-juice popsicles (I used Solero grape and strawberry popsicles)

1 Bottle of champagne

Unwrap popsicles and set stick-side up in wine glasses. Top with champagne and serve. Watch everyone ooh and ahh.

ARTS & CULTURE

On the Sunny Side of Life with Lee Ann Womack

Lee Ann Womack and her daughter Aubrie Sellers perform the Carter Family classic “Keep on the Sunny Side” during Episode 1 of BGS’ Whiskey Sour Happy Hour, hosted by Ed Helms. Womack was born in Jacksonville, Texas, on August 19, 1966. She is known for her signature song the multi-award-winning international hit “I Hope You Dance,” and her authentic country voice. She’s a guest performer with Alan Jackson on his “Last Call” tour in Michigan and Arkansas over the next few weeks. In October she joins Vince Gill, George Strait, Ronnie Dunn, Riley Green, and many others in Alabama for “Songs and Stories of Dean Dillon.” READ MORE