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SUNDAY June 1, 2025

“The truth is rarely pure and never simple.”

Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest

I spent some time this week with a few wonderful warriors who are as passionate as I am about highlighting the treasures of the Upper East Side of Texas. These tourism professionals play a key role in creating positive experiences not only for travelers who contribute significantly to our economy, but to those of us who live here as well. While you don’t often see their names, they have their hands in many of the events and activities noted in this publication each week. Their commitment to the region makes it a fun and meaningful place to be and I’m excited to see where their talents take us in the years to come.

Find much more to discover in the Upper East Side of Texas in the County Line eMagazine. — P.A. Geddie

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ArtWalk Longview takes place June 5. It is a free, self-guided tour of downtown business venues exhibiting and selling art. Guests enjoy the museums, restaurants, food trucks, street musicians, and many talented artists. Go to www.ArtWalkLongview.com for details. Photo by ALO Photography
THIS TIME OF YEAR

Happy Birthday Hank O’Neal

Hank O’Neal is a music producer, author, and photographer. He was born June 5, 1940, in Kilgore, Texas. Although the family moved away from East Texas when he was a boy, his deep family roots, memories, and many return trips as an adult, make it one of the most special places in the world to him. Read more about him and this place that forever holds his heart in this County Line article.

FEATURE

Find the Best Dairy Air at Sulphur Springs Festival

The Hopkins County Dairy Festival is June 6 through 14 in Sulphur Springs. Activities include hot air balloon flights, parade, cow patty bingo, milking contest, carnival, pageant, junior dairy show, and more. Get the full schedule of events on hopkinscountydairyfestival.com

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

Fun Things To Do!

Bugs LIVE is an outdoor exhibition at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney through June 29. Visitors explore larger-than-life animatronic insects and arachnids, strategically positioned along the nature trails of the Heard. www.heardmuseum.org

See the Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes in Waxahachie on June 7. The tour includes historic homes, historic courthouse, Sims Library, and Ellis County Museum. Guests meet history enthusiasts and architecture aficionados. gingerbreadtrail.org

On June 6 and 7 the always fun and surprising Junebug Music, Makers & Art Show takes place at The Forge Bar and Grill in Ben Wheeler. It features art by professional and up-and-coming artisans, live music, Lyra performances, craft cocktails, and kids arts and crafts area. theforgebenwheeler.com

ARTS & CULTURE
New Show Opens This Week at Athens Gallery

Art for Arts Sake opens June 7 at 211 Gallery in Athens. Pictured is a painting by Celene Terry, one of the active artists displaying at the gallery. Learn more on www.ArtGallery211.net.

MUSIC
Shakespeare Dallas Announces Summer Shows

Join Shakespeare Dallas for the beloved summer tradition Shakespeare in the Park from June 13 through July 20 at Samuell-Grand Amphitheater. The 53rd festival features The Importance of Being Earnest and Othello. The amphitheater is located at 1500 Tenison Parkway. Gates open at 7:30 pm for general admission and performances begin at 8:30 pm. The run time is approximately two hours and includes a 15-minute intermission. Patrons are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, food, beer, and wine. Pictured are Brandon Whitlock, Lil Gast, Caitlin Chapa, Tommy Stuart performing The Importance of Being Earnest. Photo by Jordan Fraker READ MORE

MUSIC
Music Highlights

As usual, live music is happening on stages across the region. Some to note this week include the San Jacinto Music Series in Rockwall on Friday and Saturday nights with regional talented singer-songwriters.

Foster’s Fest takes place June 6-9 at Foster’s Place Restaurant & Pub in Pickton. On Friday, June 6, hear Dubb and the Luv Machines. Saturday, June 7 music begins at 2 p.m. with Katie Wallace and Coleby Arnett, Joe Brunson at 5 p.m. and Tommi Jo at 7 p.m. On Sunday June 8, shows start at noon with Isaac Riley, followed by Jackson James at 2 p.m., David Lindley at 4 p.m. and The Song Swap is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with Chris Rasco, Kevin Tinney, Meredith Crawford, and Chase Glover. Monday, June 9, features JJ Jones at 6:30 p.m. Get more info on the venue on Foster’s social page or call (903) 866-0606.

Rhett Miller is at Stanley’s Famous Pit Barbecue this Saturday, June 7. He is best known as the frontman of Old 97’s, pioneers of the alt-country movement, blending twang, rock, and lyrical wit into a sound that’s earned critical acclaim and a cult following. As a solo artist, Miller has released multiple introspective, hook-filled albums that straddle Americana and power pop, showcasing his talent as both a confessional songwriter and magnetic performer. Visit www.StanleysFamous.com for tickets for this show and future concerts and learn more about why Texas Monthly made them one of their Best BBQ Joints in Texas.

At Liberty Hall in Tyler this summer are The Bellamy Brothers on June 5, The Haggards June 13, and Gene Watson August 2.

Southern Junction in Royse City has Neal McCoy in concert on June 6.

Find more music venues in the County Line.

WHAT ELSE WE’RE TALKING ABOUT
Texas State Railroad Excursions take place from the Palestine depot through October. Palestine. texasstaterailroad.net/events/
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