"When I see my children, and when I see the people who value me, I know how lucky I am."
Kevin Costner
Raising kids can be expensive but creating good times with them doesn't have to cost a lot. The times we share with youngsters stay with them a lifetime, as Lauren Wacaser's article in this issue points out. She has a knack for showing her own children how to enjoy healthy cooking and eating and offers some great tips for getting kids involved.
Another opportunity for low-cost fun is the Longview Symphony Orchestra's free Black History Month concert at the Longview Arboretum at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The concert was rescheduled earlier this year and is featuring a number of performances among the arboretum's blooms.
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"East Texas Sunrise," 12 x 18 inches in pastel on sanded paper by Nancy Beauchamp of Winnsboro. Visit her website.
FEATURE
Cook Up Fun With Kids in the Kitchen
The kitchen is perhaps the most visited area in a home. From the start of the day with fresh-brewed coffee to the evening wind down with family, the kitchen rarely rests. Holiday recipes are lovingly made around the island and countertops while good conversations echo over the dining bar. Cooking brings a family together and creates wonderful memories with children. READ MORE.
THIS TIME OF YEAR
Lefty Frizzell is Celebrated in Corsicana
William Orville “Lefty” Frizzell added both bling and style to the country western music scene with famous songs like “If You’ve Got the Money I’ve Got the Time” (1950); “She’s Gone, Gone, Gone” (1965); “Mom and Dad’s Waltz” (1950), “Always Late With Your Kisses” (1951); and “I Love You a Thousand Ways.” READ MORE.
LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
Costner Headlines Cowan Center's 25th Anniversary Gala
Hollywood icon Kevin Costner headlines the Cowan Center’s 25th anniversary gala at University of Texas at Tyler at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, April 2. “An Evening with Kevin Costner” features a moderated talk with the award-winning actor, director, and musician sharing stories from his popular films. READ MORE.
ART + CULTURE
Longview Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Black History and Music of Saint-Saëns
The Longview Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is offering a free outdoor Black History concert at the Longview Arboretum at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 27. The celebration was previously scheduled for February 26 at the Belcher Center but has been rescheduled as an outdoor event. The performance features local talent, live dancers, the Wiley College Choir, and music by Black composers. READ MORE.
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