october 2008
cover: Grapes on the vine will soon be turned to wine at Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards in Pittsburgh
features
6 Upper East Side of Texas Winery Tour
A list of wineries to explore in the region is our contribution in commemoration
of Texas Wine Month.
10 Texas Rose Festival
Celebrates 75 Years
One of the state’s most elegant and beautiful community events celebrates its
75th year in Tyler.
11 Edgewood Heritage Festival
Now in its 31st year, this festival takes place November 8 around the
outstanding Edgewood Heritage Outdoor Museum & Park.
13 Rescuing Pets
Just a Shelter Away
Learn how easy it is to get the pet of your dreams that otherwise may find
itself part of the 700,000 companion animals that are euthanized in Texas every
year.
By Kerian Massey
14 2008 Photography Contest
Pictured are the three top winners and five honorable mentions that represent
outstanding work that defines some aspect of life or the land in the Upper East
Side of Texas.
23 Edom Festival of the Arts
The tradition-rich community of Edom brings more than 60 artists from all around
Texas, as well as the immediate area, for the two day festival October 18 and
19.
26 Believe it or Not Big Foot Legends
Thrive in East Texas
The seventh annual Texas Big Foot Conference is scheduled for October 18 in
Jefferson with more than 500 explorers expected to attend.
By Tom Geddie
departments
4 Talk of the Town
Henderson’s Syrup Festival, Winnsboro’s Autumn Trails, Wood Count Relay for
Life, Longview Art Museum, Lindale Library, Tyler Concerts, Hurricane Gustav
Shelters, Women’s Leadership Luncheon, Embrace an Artist, Veterans Memorial, ...
6 Business
VA in Tyler, Wills Point Airport, Tyler Pipe & Tool donation,
Rock High Ranch, Four Winds Steakhouse, Lake Fork Bounty Bonanza, ...
12 Kid’s Korner
Halloween fun, jack-o’-lanterns, Wee the People, and more amusement from Vern
and Muffin.
by Vern Dailey and Muffin
16 Calendar
18 Music Listing
21 Where to Stay
Oak Creek Bed & Breakfast promises to be a great secluded getaway near Athens.
by Jeff Gottesman
21 Grits & Gourmet
When Pigs Fly takes us to Cripple Creek BBQ in Athens for some finger-licking
ribs, hot wings, buffalo burgers, and more.
by Jeff Gottesman
25 Dining Guide
27 Marketplace
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October 04, 2008