AUGUST 2010

FEATURES

7 Northeast Texas Helped Launch
Elvis Presley’s Career

Coming up on the 33rd anniversary of his death, those who knew Elvis well remember him in his early days when he spent much time in the Upper East Side of Texas.

By Kevin White

10 Finding Shade is in it for the Love of the Music

Edgewood-based band delivers sound influenced by a diverse group of people including Robert Earl Keen and Stevie Ray Vaughn to AC/DC to Salt n Pepa.

By Tom Geddie

11 Mount Vernon Group Expands Musical Boundaries

Directors of Mount Vernon Music bring new sounds to
Northeast Texas

By Tom Geddie

DEPARTMENTS

4 Talk of the Town

Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council, Discovery Science Place, USDA Rural Development, Superbowl Adventures, Humane Society, Van Antique Auto Show, Vern Dailey, Tyler Gardening Expo, Sulphur Springs Stew Contest, Jefferson Ynot Awards, Lindale Award.

6 Business

Texas State Railroad, Grand Saline Main Street, Winnsboro Center for the Arts, Texas Parks and Wildlife, I Shop Longview, Toyota Texas Bass Classic, Tyler Nonprofit Development Center, CPR Classes.

10 Bookmarks

Divine Misfortune by A. Lee Martinez and The Passage by Justin Cronin

Reviewed by Jeremy Light and Patti Ramey

13 Kids Korner

12 Calendar of Events

14 The Arts

14 Star Harbor Watercolor Society Shares

Trade Secrets

17 Art Listings

18 Music

18 Music Listings

19 White Noize by Kevin White

20 Dining Guide

20 Nanny Goat’s Feed Bin & Cafe by Patti Ramey

23 Feel Good

Enjoying Summer Safely with Medical Conditions

25 Living Room

Fun Around the House in the Hot Days of Summer

26 Outdoor Adventures

Lake Tawakoni State Park Weekend Getaway
By Sean Chaffin

27 Marketplace

COVER: The Sacred Heart of Elvis by Austin-based watercolor artist William K. Stidham. Check out more of his work at www.williamkstdham.com.