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It’s a pretty well agreed-upon fact that if the State of Texas charged a dollar for every tacky, big-haired, drawling, cow-tippin’ Texan stereotype portrayed in the media, we’d run a surplus forever. Texas outsiders have been responsible for some pretty egregious depictions of our fair state throughout the years (and if you don’t believe me, see if you can catch a rerun of this year’s episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition that portrayed North Texas as one big cattle drive). But then again, quite a few non-natives have brought an interesting and thoughtful perspective to how we view our home state: Think about Peter Bogdanovich’s depiction of small-town Texas in the film version of The Last Picture Show, for example. Or visit Waxahachie’s Webb Gallery, 209-211 W. Franklin, for a sampling of how the outside world sees the 28th state. When in Texas, Act Like a Texan features artists from across the country who have contributed pieces inspired by the Lone Star State. They may not live here, but their pieces reflect the playful understanding that has inspired legions of “I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as soon as I could” bumper stickers. The exhibition runs Saturdays and Sundays from 1 until 5 p.m. through August 9. Visit webbartgallery.com.
Saturdays, Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Starts: June 6. Continues through Aug. 9, 2009
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