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Tech: High-Tech Gifts 25 Years of "The Nutcracker" Ballet Music: The Bigsbys IN Books: What We’re Reading
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Horses Run Free at Pegasus Beauty Through The Glass The Old West Lives Again The Amazing Designs of Winn Morton 52 High School Football Playoffs
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76 Showcase Home: Elegant & Playful 88 Do-it-Yourself: Inspiration is the Key 94 Holiday Decorating Made Easy & Memorable
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Physical Wellness: Feeling Good About Yourself 102 Make It a Fit & Healthy Holiday 104 See and Believe
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110 Cheese & Wine - So Fine! 114 The Dining Guide 118 Shreveport Opera: Hitting The Right Notes 122 Ballroom Dancing 124 Calendar of Events 128 Escape to Galveston
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Windows That Speak
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f you ever have the opportunity to sit in the auditorium of Marvin United Methodist Church in Tyler, do so. Do it when the auditorium is empty and quiet and you are not in a hurry. Do it when you have time to really take in and appreciate the beauty of the windows and can contemplate God and his glory. The auditorium has the most beautiful windows imaginable. They are breathtaking and soul stirring. Some of the huge panels vividly depict the story of Jesus. Others are a collage of shapes and colors. All seem to say that God has created a beautiful place for us to enjoy and give praise. Danny Mogle The stained glass windows in Editor of IN Magazine Marvin Methodist Church were an inspiration for the photo feature found on pages 36-41. Freelance photographer CJ White also photographed windows in Troup Presbyterian Church, First Methodist Church in Longview and the huge Window of Worship inside the Green Acres Baptist Church Worship Center in Tyler. The Window of Worship draws the eye to the baptistry located below it and contains “symbols of the Good News to which baptism is a testimony,” says a pamphlet from Green Acres titled “Windows on the Word.” “When you understand the symbols … you hear the gospel,” says the pamphlet. It notes that the large empty cross and lilies represent the resurrection of Christ; the arches around the cross symbolize the inclusive nature of the Kingdom of God; the cascading crystal leaves illustrate that “Christ is the vine and we are the branches;” the cobalt blue signifies God as our creator; and the descending dove is symbolic of the pleasure God took in Jesus’ own baptism. The words rejoice, rejoice, rejoice found near the bottom of the window are “echoing the joy” of Christians and the Lord when a Baptism occurs. Of all the churches photographed, I am most familiar with the Presbyterian Church in Troup. My parents have been attending there for years and I have worshipped with them many times. I’m told that some of the panels in the church are more than 100 years old. The church is tiny, especially compared with the majestic Green Acres. But its intimacy makes it special. When the sun hits the stained glass windows just right, it looks like they are glowing and it feels like God is making his presence known. We are all busy during the holidays, but take time to sit down – if not in a house of worship with stained glass windows then in a quiet room of your house – and think about the blessings in your life. Enjoy the photographs of these beautiful stained glass windows (think of the photos as our holiday present to you) and then become inspired to give thanks for the beauty around you and to come. Happy holidays from all of us at IN Magazine – “The Best of East Texas.”
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We’ve all got a Tidy Tim on our lists – a person who needs neatness like most of us need caffeine. Enter QooQi, the oh-so-simple cable organizer for all those gadgets residing in the kitchen and on the nightstand or desk. A nanotech adhesive pad secures the QooQi to horizontal or vertical surfaces while the puck, itself, nicely accommodates up to five charging cables. 12
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2. Chromecast
Young people have no qualms about consuming video on small screens. But what if they could beam that content to a TV for $35? Google’s Chromecast offers the capability through a dongle that plugs into your TV’s HDMI port. Start watching YouTube or Netflix on your Mac, PC or Android and iOS devices and then beam it to your HDTV. The dongle requires a power source, either through a USB port on a TV or electrical outlet.
3. Automatic
Automatic is a neat little doo-dad that plugs into the diagnostic port of any post-1996 automobile. It works with your Internet-connected smartphone or tablet to present a data treasure trove of your driving habits – all with the goal to improve gas mileage. It knows when your vehicle is in a crash. If your phone is functional, Automatic contacts emergency services and vehicle status and sends pre-designated emergency contacts a text message alerting them.
4. Piper home security 5. Fastmac U-Socket I bet you’ve got at least one giftee who would love the ability to monitor their abode or pet while at work or on vacation. Piper promises to be an exceptionally cool product for just such a task. About the size of a coffee mug, it runs off of direct current or battery power and connects to your home WiFi. With a wide angle-camera and sensors galore, Piper alerts you to everything happening in your home – courtesy of a mobile app!
What do you buy the person who has every gadget on the planet? How about a better way to charge those devices? USB charging cables often require a small, easily-lost power converter that plugs into an electrical outlet. The U-Socket obviates this by adding two USB charging ports directly to a standard electrical outlet. A licensed electrician can install U-socket in your home.
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10 Gidgets and Gizmos for a Merry Techno Christmas 6. iPhone 5S
Boasting blazing speed and a cool new fingerprint sensor for authentication, iPhone 5S is a no-brainer gift. The tough part is not knowing if the recipient is upgrade-eligible. Your best bet might be to buy a gift card for a store that sells the device and wrap it with a photo of the phone! Available in silver, gold or gray. Perfect for the iAddict. Cost: $199+ on new contract.
7. elemount
Wouldn’t it be great if we could mount our smartphones or tablets nearly anywhere with the ease of a simple, firm press? The elemount touts such functionality by using mess-free residue pads attached to an all-aluminum pedestal. Stick elemount to a smooth, flat surface, such as your car’s dash or window, and stick your phone or tablet onto it. It works with most cases,too!
8. Pulse
Got a fitness fanatic on your list or family member who indulges during the holidays and hits the gym, double-time, on Jan. 1? The Pulse from Withings (pronounced Withings) provides very rich, real-time information. It gathers data through an accelerometer, pedometer, altimeter and heart rate sensor and though Pulse, displays data on its OLED screen. The information is automatically, synced to your smartphone or tablet for inspection in an app.
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10. Galaxy Note 3
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ith its Christmas setting, large cast with many children and beautiful music and dance, “The Nutcracker” ballet is a holiday tradition. This marks the 25th anniversary of “The Nutcracker” being performed by the Tyler Junior College Academy of Dance. To mark the milestone, the music will performed live by the East Texas Symphony Orchestra and the starring roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier will be danced by principal dancers of the acclaimed New York City Ballet. Justine Pojanowski, director of the Academy, is excited about the collaboration with ETSO. “I cannot stress how much having live music will mean,” says Justine, noting it will greatly enhance the production. Nancy Wrenn, ETSO’s executive director, agrees. “This collaboration has been both TJC’s goal and our goal. It’s exciting that this is the 25th anniversary and that we can be part of it.”
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Justine says it is an accomplishment to have dancers from the New York City Ballet participate. “You typically don’t see dancers of this (New York City Ballet) caliber in the state of Texas. This is the caliber of performing artist that you only see in New York, London, Paris or Moscow.” Performances will take place at 2 and 7:30 p.m. in The University of Texas at Tyler’s Cowan Center.
THE DIRECTOR
Justine was raised in San Francisco. At age 7, her parents enrolled her in the Contra Costa Ballet School in California. From the beginning she excelled. She received a scholarship to train at New York City Ballet’s prestigious School of American Ballet. “I was obsessed with dance,” she says. “I immersed myself entirely in it and worked endlessly at it.” For more than a decade, she danced with top ballet companies and worked with the best choreographers. And then it became too much. Away from dance she says she had trouble establishing an identity. She retired from dancing, studied art| Cont. on page 16
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Cont. from page 14 | at New York University and landed a job at a museum. But her first love kept pulling her back. After she married, she and her husband ended up in Tyler and she jumped at the chance to direct the Academy of Dance. The academy offers ballet training for everyone from age 3 to adulthood. Justine stresses correct body alignment, strength development, coordination, and flexibility obtained through technique, musical awareness and artistry.
YOUNG DANCERS
“Straighten your leg.” “Lift your arm.” “Keep your chin up.” On this summer afternoon Justine is gently giving instructions to three young ballerinas positioned at a balance bar in the Academy of Dance’s studio. She makes sure their form is spot-on as they pose in classical ballerina positions for photographs. The girls – Gabriella Volberding, 11; London Hibbs, 12; and Anastasia Oxler, 11 – listen and quickly make adjustments. “That’s perfect,” praises Justine. Although it is still weeks before auditions for “The Nutcracker,” all three of the graceful young girls are excited about the possibility of dancing in the show again. All have appeared on stage in
Page 15, top photo Page 17: Tyler Junior College Academy of Dance students practice proper techniques. Other photos: Scenes from previous productions of “The Nutcracker” ballet in Tyler.
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the annual production for at least three years. Anastasia remembers how exciting it was the first time she was in the ballet and how she admired the older girls. “They were so pretty and graceful. I wanted to dance as well as they could.” She now demonstrates poise and posture well beyond her 11 years. “I love performing. It’s so much fun.” Gabriella made her debut in “Nutcracker” as a cat. It is a very small part, but she didn’t care. “I loved being that character. I put my heart into it.” She says she can’t stop dancing. “I love flowing to music. I dance all the time. It’s something I always look forward to.” London is joyful when she talks about performing and dancing. “I love ‘The Nutcracker.’ This will be my sixth year (to be in the show). I like how it stays traditional but changes a little bit every year. … Ballet is the hardest thing there is but it’s something that after you first start, you love it.”
COMING OF AGE
In “The Nutcracker” ballet, a little girl named Clara is presented a nutcracker as a Christmas gift by her godfather, Drosselmeyer. When Clara’s brother quickly breaks the doll, Drosselmeyer repairs it, consoling Clara.
“ Just before midnight, Clara sneaks to the family Christmas tree to check on her beloved nutcracker. As she slips into sleep, a fantastic dream unfolds in which her nutcracker comes to life and whisks her away to enchanted lands where they are entertained by a series of dances. In the finale, the regal Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier dance a pas de deux. “‘The Nutcracker’ is primarily seen as a children’s story that is little more than a dream … very simplistic,” says Justine. “But I see it as something much more. I very much see it as a coming-of-age story in which this young girl who in the beginning is coming out of childhood later emerges as a young woman. “It is representative of a child turning into a woman and entering the adventures of adulthood.” As such, Justine says the production must be treated with maturity and depth. Everything from the dancing to the scenery should be as professional as possible. “This is not going to be a dance recital. We are going to present the highest quality we can.”
This is the caliber of performing artist that you only see in New York, London, Paris or Moscow.”
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t’s a Saturday afternoon and members of the Bigsbys are killing time. In a few hours, the band will be a headliner at All Star Showcase, a concert featuring some of the hottest bands in East Texas. For now, the foursome is hanging out in The Coffin Shop, a bare-bones underground (literally) club just off the downtown Tyler square being used as a hospitality lounge. There is a bit of tension in the
air. Tonight they will perform before one of their bigger crowds of the year and in front of many who have never heard them play. Tonight they will find out if people like their new songs. Tonight is a big deal … and they know it.
New Album Alex Smith, lead vocalist; Brad Hobson, lead guitar; and Russell McClendon, bass; are from the Palestine area and have been playing together for a few years. Drummer Nick Odom is the new guy. Alex says the original three started out “in a little crappy, two-car garage grinding out music.” The Bigsbys is a name in Alex’s family line. Everyone thought it sounded cool so they became the Bigsbys. Using songs Alex had written over several years, they went into a studio and recorded their first album, “True Stories.” Although it was nominated for Album of the Year by the Texas Music Awards, Alex says bluntly, “we didn’t know what we were doing.” After a year of improving their sound and performing in clubs and at festivals, the Bigsbys returned to the studio this year to record their follow up album, “Good Will Suitcase.” “It has been a long time coming,” says Alex, of putting out new music. “That first time we were just four guys recording a bunch of songs. Since then, we’ve been doing a lot of shows. We’ve been kind of discovering each other and what direction we want to go as a band.” Alex hesitates when asked to classify their music. The best he can come up with is Americana – a little rock, a
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little country and a little blues. On the band’s website it is described this way: “The Bisgbys play original roots rock music. It’s muddy and blue with a soul-filled center. Gritty yet easy on the ears … This music is much a feeling as a product.” Alex says “Good Will Suitcase” is less red dirt country and more upbeat rock than their debut album. “We just wanted to make a fun record (in the studio) that we could kill performing live. … The songs turned out great.”
The Long Haul The long nights on the road, the time away from family and the hours rehearsing are paying off. “We love it and we’re willing to make the sacrifices,” says Alex, the talker of the bunch. “It can be tough but things are happening now and it makes you want it even more.” “Yeh, you’ve got to want it man,” Nick agrees. Brad says their music is “always evolving” and getting better. They trust each other as musicians and are in it for the long haul, says Russell The Bigsbys play about 100 shows a year including such high profile (translate as bigger crowd) gigs as Palestine’s Hot Pepper Festival, Tyler’s Festival on the Square and, on this night, All Star Showcase.
“All Is Good” It is the day after the Bigsbys’ performance at Showcase and Alex is still fired up. The new songs were a big hit. Asked to evaluate the night, Alex sums it up quite nicely. “All is good. All is good!” For the Bigsbys, indeed all is good.
See & Hear the Bigsbys To download some of their songs, see videos or to find out where they are performing next, go to their website www.bigsbysband.com.
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Who is this man? He is Dr. David Fletcher, an anti-aging expert in Tyler; former president of Smith County Medical Society, and former chief of staff at East Texas Medical Center Hospital. He is the founder and current medical director of Executive Health and Stem Cell of East Texas. He has been designated as an anti-aging specialist by the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. He is always on the cutting edge of medical progress.
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“A Year of Biblical Womanhood: How a Liberated Woman Found Herself Sitting on Her Roof, Covering Her Head, and Calling Her Husband Master” // by Rachel Held Evans I have never had such fun devouring a woman’s devotional. Evans’ idea: find the most obscure, demanding verses directed towards the female Christian and honestly try to apply one each for an entire month. The tenets the author – a popular blogger who has been described as a “Christian feminist”– explores include the biblical concepts of gentleness, domesticity, obedience, valor, beauty, modesty, purity, fertility, submission, justice, silence and grace. Beginning each chapter with the verse she is focusing on for the month, Evans attempts to explain its historical context and her struggles trying to live it as a 21st century woman. Evans does not skimp on research. She becomes friends with an Orthodox Jew and lives with an Amish family to honestly represent her findings. I found this book hysterical, and not just for a Bible study. For example, for the month of April, her “to-do list” includes “observing Levitical Purity Laws” by “camping out in the front yard for the first three days of impurity.” In other chapters, she decides to “stand outside the city gates” during rush hour holding a sign of praise for her hubby, and goes an entire month with her head covered, calling her husband Master. Yes, she does it all in public as well as the privacy of her home. It has been a long time since a book made me laugh so hard, while inspiring reflection on the challenges Christian women face. Funny, poignant and honest, Evans tackles those touchy, sometimes controversial, Bible scriptures concerning biblical women that many books skip, and admits when she couldn’t quite cut it.
fashioned town of Clarkston, Georgia, during the 1990s, St. John portrays the struggles of a town forced with change as well as the gutsy Luma Mufleh, the coach who refuses to let her idea of a refugee soccer team go. The author touchingly narrates the true story of each kid on the team, describing how they came to be in the town and part of the “Fugees,” as well as their battles attempting to navigate their new country’s culture, while not forgetting their own rich heritage.
“Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health” // by Multiple Contributors “Forks Over Knives” has many authors including medical doctors and nutritionists. The premise is promotion of a vegetarian, dairyfree, processed-free lifestyle. The authors argue that most current findings point to an ancient fact — that a diet based on plants and void of animal protein is the key to prime personal health with reduced health-care costs, increased stability of our country’s economy and a better future for our environment. The authors claim to have experienced or witnessed “profound lifestyle changes” as well as “even reversed serious diseases.” Based partly on the findings of Campbell’s “China Study,” the book strives to teach ancient concepts regarding eating that the authors believe cause the Chinese to experience significantly better health than Americans. The book encourages the viewing of the documentary of the same name, claiming that a “seismic revolution” in health will only transpire as a result of the nutritional education of its citizens. “Forks Over Knives” has three main sections: Part I: The Plant-Based World of Forks Over Knives; Part 2: Eating the Forks Over Knives Way; and Part 3: Forks Over Knives Recipes.
“Outcasts United: An American Town, A Refugee Team, and One Woman’s Quest to Make a Difference” // by Warren St. John This touching story about a soccer team full of foreign refuges and their inspiring coach definitely makes its goal. Set in the small, old-
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Horses Run Free
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llyson DeCanio and her husband, Mike, feel great affection for the horses that call their Edom-area ranch their home. The love is evident as they tell how the majestic animals came to be part of the Pegasus Project, the nonprofit horse rescue organization they started in 2010 with the help of their friend Deborah Dobbs, president and founder of SPCA of East Texas. “There’s something about a horse that’s special. Because they are so large, there has to be trust between you (human and horse) to make it work,” says Mrs. DeCanio, adding that an abused dog or cat can run away but a horse in a pasture is a prisoner. Each horse at the 95-acre ranch has a story of abuse or neglect. There’s Justice who is blind in both eyes from an unchecked infection from previous owners. During a tour of the ranch, Justice heard the voices of the DeCanios, walked across a field and put his large head down into the golf cart where they were seated. There’s Sugar Baby, who was so badly beaten and starved that it took a year for her to trust the DeCanios. And there’s Milagro, who is old and frail but still feisty. “We brought in some mares and he pranced around – he hasn’t lost any interest,” Mrs. DeCanio says with a laugh. Pegasus Project typically has about 25 horses available for adoption. Also on the ranch are the DeCanios’ five personal horses, their six large dogs that run freely, a miniature donkey and a mule.
CARING FOR HORSES
Pegasus was created after The Humane Society of East Texas contacted the couple about 12 starving and neglected horses in Smith County. The DeCanios ended up rescuing two stallions in bad shape with protruding bones and neglected hooves. “Stallions are difficult to adopt because they are so aggressive,” Mrs. DeCanio says. The horses were nursed back to health and now are permanent members of the Pegasus family. Besides running the ranch, the couple has full-time jobs. Mrs. DeCanio, 49, is an attorney and Mike DeCanio, 50, is a pilot for Southwest Airlines. Three full-time paid staff, including a trainer, works at Pegasus along with volunteers. 32
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Horses that were abandoned or abused receive tender loving care at Pegasus Project ranch near Edom.
For Mrs. DeCanio, who grew up around horses, rescuing horses is something she always wanted to do. But caring for abused and neglected horses is expensive. The cost per month to take care of each horse is about $300. Domesticated horses need their hooves trimmed every four to six weeks and their teeth filed. Pegasus runs on donations and adoption fees. “The monthly donors are our life’s blood – those $10 and $20 donations,” Mike DeCanio says. All of the money goes for horse care.
ADOPTING
The DeCanios make sure each adopter is capable of caring for a horse. They perform a home inspection and thoroughly vet each
prospective owner. “We have sent people away in tears,” Mrs. DeCanio says of the decision to turn down some individuals. Those who pass the screening have their riding skill evaluated and are matched with a horse. Each horse has his or her own personality. Some are laid-back and some are high strung, Mrs. DeCanio says. An option for those who are not ready (or capable) to adopt is to sponsor the ongoing care of a horse at Pegasus. Mrs. DeCanio stresses that for those who already own a horse, the best option is to care for the horse until the natural end of its life. “It’s best to allow the animal to live out its final days with the owner.” Nov/Dec 2013 | INMagTexas.com
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Pages 40 and 41 top row: Light shines through the windows in the sanctuary of Troup Presbyterian Church. Bottom row: Stained glass windows in First Methodist Church in Longview beautifully illustrate the ministry of Jesus.
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The Old West Lives Again By Danny Mogle | Photos by Herb Nygren Jr.
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ane Hartman has been shot dead so many times he no longer can keep count. And he’s the first to tell you he deserved each and every one of those blasts to the belly. You see, he’s as mean as a rattlesnake in the sun and would just as soon shoot ya as spit on ya. As a member of the Old West re-enactment group Legends of Crossroads, Hartman plays a mean tempered hombre named Reno. It’s best to stay out of Reno’s way. He will accost a sweet little lady for doing nothing more than takin’ a leisurely stroll down the street. Of course when Reno acts like a big bully, the good ol’ boys in town have to step in to protect a lady’s honor. When you put Reno, his gun-totin’ fellow troublemakers and
“People love it when the guns are blaring and blazing”
Legends members stage historical reenactments and thrilling Old West shootouts at fairs, festivals and special events. It will perform at Winnsboro’s Wild West Days Nov. 15-17. But don’t make the mistake of thinking it’s all fun and games. Legends members take historical re-enactment very seriously. From the hats on the tops of their heads to the spurs on the tips of their boots, everything is authentic to the mid-1860s to 1900. Even the guns on their hips are period authentic. Legends is part of the Reenactment Guild of America, which enforces standards of authenticity down to nitty-gritty details in everything from appearance to behavior and speech. The RGA stipulates that for authenticity sake, men must wear shirts only made of wool, cotton or silk – today’s fancy polyester blends didn’t exist. “Dandy’s” and “professional types” should wear neck ties, bow ties, string ties or cravats topped off with a stick pin. Spurs on boots only can be made of cast steel or nickel but can never, under any circumstances, be made of stainless steel. The re-enactors also must abide by a strict rule of conduct that demands they “consider themselves as mentors/teachers to young and old alike and behave at all times while representing RGA in a manner above reproach.”
a bunch of good ol’ boys on the same street, that means one thing and one thing only: there’s goin’ to be trouble. Words are goin’ to be exchanged, push is goin’ to come shove and just as sure as the sun sets in the wild wild West, someone – no make that everyone – is goin’ to draw his gun. “People love it when the guns are blaring and blazing,” says Sue Hitzemann, the group’s secretary and No. 1 promoter. “It’s like a John Wayne movie come to life.” HISTORICAL ACCURACY Based in Winnsboro, Legends of Crossroads formed last year. The nonprofit group’s mission is to create a positive learning experience about the Old West and how this time period forged values and attitudes that still influence life today.
OLD WEST VALUES Legends’ dozen or so members come from many walks of life: one works for a construction company, some like Zane, are retired, some are business owners and one is the assistant librarian at Winnsboro’s local library. The one thing they have in common is a love of the lore of the Old West and performing. “It’s still being a kid,” says Sue, whose husband Pete, performs in skits as a Cattle rancher from Indian Territory. “It’s going out and being cowboys and Indians … just like you did as a child.” Zane grew up near Hollywood watching western movies filled with cowboys and villains. For Zane, performing is more than just putting on an authentic costume and shooting an authentic looking gun. It is a chance to embody, if only briefly, the spirit of the Old West cowboy. “They were independent individuals and they had their own code of honor. … I’m an anarchist at | Cont. on page 46
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Cont. from page 45 | heart. That independent spirit is part of me.” Zane says the men and women of the Old West didn’t depend on government to take care of them. They accomplished things through hard work, courage and self-determination. “They were admirable people. That’s our heritage.” THE SHOW For the audience – especially children – seeing the Legends of Crossroads perform is an experience unlike anything they can get playing video games, watching TV or going to a movie, even a 3D movie filled with amazing special effects. Sue says they want the audience to feel as if they have stepped back in time. When the audience boos the bad guys, cheers the heroes and ducks for cover when the guns fire, they know they’ve done their job. When the shooting stops and the smoke finally clears, you can bet that in a Legends of Crossroads show, the good guys will be standing tall and bad-to-the-bone Reno will be face down in the street, dead as a door nail – again. RIP Reno.
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inn Morton just loves to draw. He’s spent a lifetime watching his costume designs for stage and screen come to life in brilliant fashion, be it in “The King & I,” “West Side Story” or “The Sound of Music.” He’s also the goto creative mind for devising the Texas Rose Festival’s most lavish costumes. An exhibition featuring Morton’s work, “Winn Morton: Festivals, Pageants & Follies,” runs through Dec. 1 at Tyler Museum of Art. While he always enjoys the satisfaction of seeing the finished products, Morton, 84, says it’s still the act of putting pencil to paper that’s the most enjoyable part of designing costumes. “That’s the fun part,” he says.
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“I had studied art all my life. I had an aunt that she started me in oil painting with a famous artist in Dallas,” he says. “So I had private lessons under him until I was 16. They had planned that I would grow up to be a fine artist, that I would be a painter. To me it became a chore, because I was always alone.” Instead, Morton’s eye was drawn to the lavish spectacle of movie musicals. “I went to every movie as a kid that ever came out. The ones that I especially liked were the MGM musicals of the time,” he says. “And they were these big, huge lavish productions with dancing and singing and costumes and all that.” After a year at Southern Methodist University and with visions of musicals in his head, Morton set out for Ringling School of Art and Design in Florida, and eventually Parsons in New York City, to become a costume designer. “I didn’t want to go on with that sort of
life. When you go to SMU you’re groomed for this, and groomed for that and all that bull. I didn’t want to do any of that. I wanted to be an artist of my own sort. It was what I was determined to do. It was my era of revolt.” Morton evolved into a distinctive artist, delivering colorful, imaginative designs in a style that would feel right at home in a classically animated film. “I met a famous director, and he looked at my designs and he said, ‘You have to make it look easy.’ They were pretty stiff at the time, and he said. ‘They have to look quick and spontaneous and you’ll create a style when you do that.’ So I’ve worked on that aspect of it forever. Every time I do a sketch, if it looks labored, I throw it away because of him. That’s why when people look at (my work) they think it looks easy.” That style has served him well. He’s designed costumes for television shows,
Winn Morton’s fabulous costume designs are featured during the Texas Rose Festival’s Queen Coronation performances. commercials, stage plays, balls and even the circus. His favorite is designing for pageants and musical revues. “I don’t care about doing plays,” he says. “I’ve done a lot of them, but they’re not my thing. My thing is a musical revue or a spectacle or something of that order, where there’s a lot of color and a lot of movement and you can get a lot of people.”
ROSE FESTIVAL
That love of pageants and spectacles has served him well once he was recruited to be the primary costume designer for Tyler’s annual Texas Rose Festival. It’s a duty he happily has carried out since 1982. Morton’s name is now synonymous with the festival. Morton remains as involved as ever. “I usually am given a theme and they sometimes ask me what I want to do. They’ll give me a list of the characters they want to have and they give me more than enough so I can just pick and choose. But they more or less just leave it to me.” When designing the Rose Queen’s lavish and ornate dress, it can take up to six weeks to go from concept to final design. “I ask myself what am I going to do. Then I start playing around with paper and a pencil. Sometimes it’s easy, and sometimes it’s very hard if I’m not tuned into something. If someone puts limitations on me I’m really having a hard time.” The queen’s dress serves as a centerpiece for the rest of the costumes. “I always want to meet the queen and her folks first. First thing I ask is what color does she want, because I’m going to play the other costumes off of that. In other words, if she wants red, I’m not going to put a lot of red in the other costumes. I let that color stand out.” From there, it’s a matter of finding the right fabric. Texture and feel are also vital factors to Morton. “So then I go to New York and I go through about 10 or 12 fabric houses, and you get a selection of the newest fabrics. I get hundreds of samples and then I come back and put them all out on the floor and start putting colors together. And then I start doing sketches. I have the fabrics and the colors in my hand when I do that sketch. They like to see the fabrics with the sketch when it’s presented.” Morton says the Rose Festival remains a positive part of his career. “It’s been a lot of good friends. I have (made) some friends that will always be my friends. Many people are very warm and that’s been a rewarding experience.”
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hat would the holidays be without football? In Texas, Thanksgiving, Christmas and high school playoffs go hand-in-hand. Playoff games are as much a part of East Texas holiday traditions as Greenberg Smoked Turkeys, Santa Land in Lindale and the lights on the oil derricks in Kilgore and the courthouse in Marshall. It is a festive time when your high school team is still in the playoffs after Thanksgiving and in a state championship game contested the weekend before Christmas. Some of the most thrilling Texas high school playoff games in history have involved East Texas teams. Here are our choices of the best East Texas high school football playoff games – ever.
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THE WILDEST, WACKIEST FINISH OF ALL TIMES
John Tyler vs. Plano East: Nov. 26, 1994, Texas Stadium, Irving With about four minutes to play, it appeared the game hardly would be memorable. But when the clock showed 0, the Class 5A playoff game had become an instant classic. JT led 41-17 with 3:03 remaining. As former Tyler Morning Telegraph sports writer Paul Stone wrote: “In sports writer’s terminology, that’s dash, 30, dash. As in game’s over, turn out the lights, the fat lady’s singing, hasta la vista, crank up the bus, we’re doing to Disneyland … well, you get the picture.” But three – yes three – onside kicks in less than two minutes
jubilantly proclaimed it “the greatest comeback of all time,” and then during JT’s goahead return, Zoffuto repeatedly screamed, “Oh, no!” and then “I don’t believe it. God bless those kids. I am sick. I want to throw up.” Their commentary included many memorable phrases: “Bingo bango bongo,” “Good gosh almighty Joe Friday,” “Break out the Oreos, baby,” and “I done wet my britches!” It was one of the wildest, wackiest finishes in state playoff history and won the 1995 Espy Award for Showstopper of the Year. JT went on to defeat Austin Westlake and win the state title. THE ALL-EAST TEXAS THRILLER
Chapel Hill vs. Henderson: Dec. 10, 2010, Texas Stadium Henderson and Chapel Hill collided in the Highway 64 matchup for the 3A state title. What makes the championship memorable were the many dramatic storylines going into the game. Henderson quarterback Del Barnes was fighting through an injury on his nonthrowing hand and playing in a bulky cast. Henderson defensive coordinator Ken Little had just shaved his head to prepare for cancer treatment, (Little died from cancer in January 2012.) Henderson head coach Dickey Meeks had guided Chapel Hill to its Class 4A state title in 1989. After it was over, Henderson had claimed its first state title in a 28-21 thriller. Barnes, who is now a cornerback at Cornell University, earned Most Valuable Player honors. “It’s great; it’s inexplicable,” Barnes said after the game. “I can’t explain my feelings right now. I’m proud of my team.” The following year, Chapel Hill rebounded 15-0 to earn a second state title.
THE LAST-SECOND BLOCKED PAT
Daingerfield vs. Gladewater: Dec. 7, 1984, Rose Stadium, Tyler Daingerfield, under legendary coach Dennis Alexander, was the defending state champion and riding a 29-game winning streak. Gladewater, under its own legendary coach, Jack V. Murphy, was having one of its best seasons ever. Entering the game, the teams combined had posted 12 shutouts. Gladewater fell behind 27-13 before scoring twice on pass plays – one for 35 yards – in the final 2:27 minutes to tie the game. An extra point would advance Gladewater. In dramatic fashion, Daingerfield blocked the PAT with 17 seconds remaining. Daingerfield was declared the winner based on penetrations, which at the time was the criteria used in the postseason to break a tie. Daingerfield had six penetrations (inside the 20); Gladewater five. In the state finals, Daingerfield fell to Medina Valley. THE AMAZING COMEBACK AND CATCH
Palestine vs. Wichita Falls Hirschi: Dec. 12, 1964, Arlington and four touchdown passes lifted Plano East to a 44-41 lead with only 24 seconds remaining. As Plano East kicked the ball deep, John Tyler stood on the threshold of defeat. But like a fairy tale, JT’s Roderick Dunn returned the kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown and an improbable 48-44 win. Adding to the lore of the game was the folksy, colorful and highly partisan commentary by Eddy Clinton and Denny Garver, accompanied by guest color analyst Mike Zoffuto (head coach of Richardson Lake Highlands who was scouting the game). When Plano East took the lead, Garver
Palestine fell behind 23-0 in this 3A semifinal game. With their hopes fading fast, the team began to rally behind its star quarterback Bill Bradley, who went on to star in the NFL, and receiver Curtis Fitzgerald, who had suffered a broken arm. Palestine finally got on the scoreboard with 2:22 remaining in the third. After stopping Wichita Falls, Bradley hit Fitzgerald for 52 yards to spark a touchdown drive and close within 7. The defense held Wichita Falls to a three-and-out and the offense quickly scored again. Palestine went for two, but failed to convert. After the onside kick failed, Wichita Falls marched into Palestine territory. Faced with a fourth-and-1 at the 46, Wichita Falls failed to make the first down and turned over the ball. Palestine then moved the ball to the 3-yard line with 12 seconds to play. On the last play, the fleet-footed Bradley lofted a pass to Fitzgerald in the end zone. Some six players went for the ball and landed in a heap. When officials peeled off the players, Fitzgerald was on bottom with the ball. Touchdown! The next week, Palestine defeated San Marcos for the state title. Cont. on page 54 Nov/Dec 2013 | INMagTexas.com
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Kilgore vs. Dallas Lincoln, Dec. 18, 2004, Baylor’s Floyd Casey Stadium. The Kilgore Bulldogs claimed their first state title in 4A Division II in a wild finish. With 2:14 in regulation play, Kilgore nailed a 39-yard field goal to tie the game, 27-27, and send it into overtime. The teams traded scores in the first overtime. In double-overtime Dallas Lincoln lined up for what would be the winning 42-yard field goal. That’s when the momentum turned in the opposite direction. Literally. Kilgore defensive back Nick Sanders blocked the attempt, scooped up the ball and darted 67 yards for the game-winning touchdown. “That was unbelievable, I never thought I could do something like that,” Sanders said during postgame revelry. “I just got a good jump on the ball and blocked it and took it to the house.” The finish ranks as one of the most dramatic – ever. “That was a storybook ending,” said Kilgore head coach Mike Vallery. Kilgore’s undefeated season was part of perhaps the greatest year ever for East Texas football. Also winning state titles that year were Robert E. Lee and Gilmer. Troup was a state runner-up. HONORABLE MENTIONS Here are even more big-stakes games that featured thrilling performances and often last-second heroics to secure a win.
1930 state championship: Tyler 25, Amarillo 13 (first team from East Texas to win a state title) 1937 state championship: Longview 19, Wichita Falls 12 1964 Class B regional championship: Hawkins 19, Carlisle 14 1967 Class B regional championship: Hawkins 14, Aledo 7 1973 Class 4A regional game: John Tyler 10, Conroe 7 1974 Class 1A state championship: Grapeland 19, Aledo 18 1979 Class 4A bi-district game: Plano 13, John Tyler 13 (Plano advanced on first downs 19-18 after the teams were tied in penetrations) 1997 Six-Man regional: Trinidad 94, Strawn 80 2000 Class 5A Division II quarterfinal: John Tyler 28, Waco 21 2001 Class 5A Division II semifinal: Lufkin 27, Euless Trinity 23 2002 Class 3A Division II area: Daingerfield 21, Celina 20 2003 Class 5A Division I quarterfinal: The Woodlands 50, Tyler Lee 48 2004 Class 3A Division I state championship: Gilmer 49, Jasper 47 2004 Class 5A Division I state championship: Tyler Lee 28, Spring Westfield 21 2011 Class 4A Division I regional: John Tyler 42, Highland Park 39 2012 Class 4A Division I state semifinal: Denton Guyer 57, John Tyler 53 Phil Hicks and Shane Stark have been covering East Texas football for years.
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A play in the Henderson vs. Chapel Hill thriller. Bottom from left: Kilgore celebration after victory over Dallas Lincoln; Plano East during JT vs. Plano East; Henderson with 2010 state title; JT players celebrate during JT vs. Plano East.
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Olive Ring From Premier Designs Jewelry
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Diamond Engagement and Wedding Rings From Rick Murphey, The Jeweler – Tyler
‘Tis the season for the most formal occasions and time to bring out jewelry that sparkles and shines. Stack on bracelets and rings in silver and gold that instantly add a touch of class. The black accents mean they will look perfect with your favorite little black party dress. Men, why not mix “I’ll love you forever!” with “Merry Christmas!” for a holiday gift the special woman in your live will never forget. These engagement and wedding rings from Rick Murphey the Jeweler showcase diamonds in amazing settings that she will treasure forever.
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“Winter is the time for comfort, for
good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” - Edith Sitwell
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I couldn’t agree more. Along with a festively dressed hearth and home, it’s also the time for chic cozy fashion to reign. Whether you are entertaining friends and families on a cold winter night or out on a brisk morning grabbing coffee with your man, winter fashions ensure you never have to sacrifice fashion for comfort. Unlike my sister, Ashley, who can be a fashion chameleon pulling off extreme trends with the greatest of ease, I’m more of a classic kind of girl when it comes to trends. I tend to hover around muted neutrals with classic feminine lines and details. So this winter, I am in absolute heaven because girly bold pieces are a MUST.
WINTER FASHION Pink is the new black. Pops of pink from light baby pink to dark fuchsias are all over the place! From oversized outerwear to ballet flats, pink is where it’s at! Pink Sweaters with lace camisoles peeking out add a playful touch. Too pastel for you? GO FOR a Tartan plaid skirt or a blazer layered over a deeper dark shade for an edgy look while keeping it feminine. One of my favorite holiday looks is oversized tunic sweaters off one shoulder providing a sweetly seductive twist to layers. Pair it with form-fitting opaque tights in fun colors tucked into UGG boots. And UGG has my heart with one of its newest styles: The Bailey Bow. I cannot wait to buy a pair in chocolate. They are perfect to wear for picking out your Christmas tree in style. COCONUT OIL TO THE RESCUE I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about coconut oil. From it giving you added energy or use as a healthier cooking alternative, coconut oil is getting a lot of attention. I’m especially excited about its fabulous beauty uses! Winter, with its frigid temps, can take a toll on hair and skin. Not to mention the over-drying effects from exposure to warm heaters at work or at home. This is where coconut oil comes into play! Warm a few tablespoons of coconut oil and apply it to the ends of your hair right after shampooing. Let it sit for about five minutes, then rinse it out with a conditioner to reveal shinier and more hydrated strands. If dry cuticles have you pouting, even after your monthly mani, use just a drop of coconut oil around the nail bed to help keep parched fingers looking fab. My skin tends to be on the dryer side during the holidays. It drinks in any moisturizer I apply. Right out of the shower, I’ve started applying warm coconut oil and it seems to take care of this problem. I’m a huge fan. My favorite brand is Spectrum organic coconut oil. I purchased mine at a health food store.
For those who seem to be prone to breakouts, use coconut oil sparingly or not at all. Oils of any kind can aggravate sebum production and increase breakouts. I’d stick with a moisturizer made for oily/acne prone skin such as Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture, or Clenziderm therapeutic lotion. Both give the hydration you crave, without the breakouts you hate.
IT’S GLOW TIME No holiday party is complete without the festive low lights of candles, Christmas lights and firelight. Translation: the holidays are your friend when it comes to hiding imperfections and making your skin look airbrushed and flawless. Enhance these forgiving effects with cosmetics that have pearl undertones and luminous features. I love Girl Meets Pearl by Benefit Cosmetics and Sonia Kashuk’s Chic luminosity bronzer/ blush duo in Glisten. These softer palettes and tones on cheeks and eyes, paired with a bold lip, such as Revlon Super Lustrous pearl in Spicy Cinnamon, effortlessly create this festive look. WELL-DRESSED PUP My little dogs, Trixie and Teddy, are my “furry children.” I love buying them doggie couture clothes every now and then. They really don’t seem to mind. Occasionally, as silly as it may sound, small pooches need winter must-haves that look adorable and serve a purpose. Flat-coated breeds, such as Chihuahuas and pugs, can get chilled during their morning walk which can contribute to doggie illnesses. Putting them in small thin sweaters helps prevent this
chilly problem and keeps them looking adorable. Breeds such as poodles and yorkies look like they have winter coats but actually have very thin hairs that don’t do much for draft protection. Teddy my poodle/terrier mix, and Trixie, my toy Pomeranian (who I must say just celebrated her 18th birthday and still looks fabulous), give two paws up to poshpuppybotique.com. This website has countless adorable doggie sweaters and outerwear perfect for any climates. A word of caution: don’t leave your furry friend unattended in doggie clothing because it can catch on something and they can halfway wiggle out of it resulting in injury. POLISHED TO PERFECTION Besides the perfect handbag, nothing completes an outfit like the perfect nail polish. The perfect hue on fingertips takes your look to the next level. Shiny metallics, snowflake glitter tips, milky pinks, diagonal pops of color on otherwise nude nails and jeweled charms in fun shapes are everywhere! I love the fact that really any polish that sparkles or is bold is acceptable this season. A few of my GO FOR IT colors are OPI Mod About You, a great winter pink; and Le Metier de Beaute Limited Edition Holiday Nail Lacquer, in the color Moon’s Glow from Neiman Marcus. If you’re feeling a little bolder, Chanel’s plum Provocation is also a fun choice. This season, follow my tips to ensure you are dressed perfectly, no matter what holiday soiree your little Christian Louboutin stilettos take you. Happy Holidays! XOXO- The-Go-To-Girl Nov/Dec 2013 | INMagTexas.com
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2013 Mistletoe & Magic Looking for the perfect Kids Holiday Outfit? Visit us at Mistletoe & Magic and get a head start on those special one of a kind gifts. Don’t forget our popular Holiday Chevron Stockings, Minky Blankets, Minky Crib Sheets and Burlap Bags. Monogramming will be available on site to add that personal touch to all your one of kind gifts.
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Traditions Restaurant & Catering
We're proud to announce the addition of Heartland Hams. This Holiday Season, delight friends and family with a special delivery of our honey-glazed spiral cut hams. Each ham comes sliced and packaged to preserve quality and flavor. Our hams will melt in your mouth with each bite.We provide shipping out of town or straight to your front door or office. Call to order or view our menu on our website.
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ellie bee's is one of the area's exclusive dealers of Kendra Scott jewelry. Wear it to the office or for a fun night out. Kendra Scott's stylish, timeless designs bring sparkle to any outfit! Shop her Holiday Collection, Aurora, today.
Step into a Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery and let the aroma of freshly-baked Bundt stir your senses. Choose from ten luscious Bundt flavors and forty unique cake designs while you browse a treasure trove of unique gifts, charming cards and inspired decorator items.
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A 2007 Tabasco® Community Cookbook Award winner, Mardi Gras to Mistletoe is filled with festive favorites from the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier and includes more than 200 recipes for entertaining. Each chapter portrays a month of the northwest Louisiana year, beginning with the area’s unique heritage and festivals, followed by a delightful arrangement of seasonal recipes, cooking tips & trivia.
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At only $30, each of these Freshwater cultured pearl, gemstone & memory wire & rubber bracelets may be the perfect gift to yourself or a loved one. Mix and match and stack them to achieve the perfect look!
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Whether or not your flat screen is on a stand or displayed on wall brackets, Gold Leaf Gallery can custom frame it to match your decor. Per request, we will come measure on site with your favorite moldings to decide which looks best. Gold Leaf Gallery will build the frame, deliver and install.
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Sister2Sister Cookies Sister2Sister Cookies are made using the finest ingredients, scooped by hand and baked fresh daily. Our cookies are packaged in a beautiful red box or tin and can be picked up locally or shipped anywhere in the United States.
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Andy's Frozen Custard Andy's Frozen Custard uses only the freshest ingredients for a frozen custard experience you can't get any where else. Better than ice cream! Give a gift that never goes out of style! Andy’s Gift cards are redeemable for treats at all Andy’s locations! Stop by and see our new construction
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Premier Designs Jewelry
Jewelry is a gift that any girl will LOVE! Visit LindsayHanks.mypremierdesigns.com and use code "HANKS" to view the catalog online! Since all gifts are shipped straight to your house, you don’t have to wait in that crazy Christmas traffic! Call or email me to get 25% off one item!
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Add a personal touch to all your gifts with embroidery, designs and monogramming! We personalize clothing, towels, home and fashion accessories with brilliant colors and emblems. We can digitize photos or artwork for a unique gift treasured by family and friends because it’s created especially for them! View our website for ideas and visit our location to order!
“The Italian Jane” is a Vanilla Pound Cake filled with Italian Buttercream. All natural, made-from-scratch using only the finest ingredients. Shipped nationwide, it’s the gift you are proud to give and thrilled to receive!
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Buy UT Tyler Cowan Center tickets for holiday gifts: Memphis the Musical (Nov. 21), Dance Theatre of Harlem (Jan. 23), The Charles Krauthammer Lecture (Feb. 4), Million Dollar Quartet (Feb. 13), The Official Blues Brothers Revue (Feb. 20), and Godspell (Mar. 3).
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This holiday season give the gift of fun! Passes to the indoor water park make a great stocking stuffer. The WaterPark is open year-round and climate controlled. Attractions include tube and body slides, a lazy river, wave pool, and children's playscape complete with sprayers, slides and a giant bucket dump!
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Off The Wall Gift Store
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Relax and let these French Soaps carry you to a place of peace and harmony. Share as gifts or stocking stuffers with friends and relatives.
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The Maharani collection by Nina Nguyen captures the vibrant colors of India. Maharani means "great queen" and the pieces in the collection have the ability to make any woman feel like royalty. Murphey the Jewelry is pleased to offer a full line of Nina Nguyen's collections.
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Specializing in building superior quality homes in Tyler, Lindale & the surrounding East Texas area.
At Heritage Builders, our emphasis is on producing a home of lasting value that families will enjoy for generations to come, with high standards of energy efficiency and quality materials. We utilize a streamlined building process to ensure an excellent experience for our homeowners, allowing them to access their build budget and build schedule online. By establishing an easy communication process with our customers, everyone enjoys the experience of building a new home. Whether choosing one for our designs or using yours, we will work closely with you to custom tailor your home to your needs.
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ur showcase home is full of surprises. The oversized, extracomfy chairs in the theater room vibrate and rock to the action on screen; the coffee bar near the master bedroom gets mornings off to a good start; and a touch of a button sends a water curtain cascading into the pool. But some of the biggest surprises are things you cannot see: the layer upon layer of insulation in the walls and attic that far exceeds what’s in most homes; a filtration system that keeps fresh air flowing throughout the house; and a high-tech electronics system with off-site capability that controls everything from lighting to temperature.
GOING GREEN The builder, Robert Aiken of Aiken Custom Homes in Whitehouse, specializes in green construction. He uses ecosensitive techniques and products. The home incorporates energy-efficient design and was built using low- to no-VOC emitting paints, high-efficiency air units, green certified interior woodwork and tons of foam insulation. “That’s solid oak,” says Aiken pointing to the flooring. “And that’s real wood not manufactured wood,” he continues, gesturing to the large arching cedar beams in the piano room. “Building green is not hard if you plan ahead,” says Aiken.
TWO PERSONALITIES Located in a southern Tyler neighborhood, the 4,750-square-foot home made of white Granbury Stone includes four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a formal dining room, a large open kitchen, butler’s pantry and a series of airy living spaces that flow into one another. The furnishings reflect the homeowners’ understated elegance and love for clean lines and uncluttered, open spaces. “We’re pretty casual. You won’t see a lot of knick-knack stuff,” says the homeowner. Large area rugs in red tones provide a contrast to neutral shades of brown and cream in the piano room, The Pub and formal dining room. The white stone of the fireplace in the living room/kitchen combo creates the perfect backdrop to showcase a painting the couple acquired during travels in Europe. Don’t be fooled into thinking that everything is prim and proper. The home has a playful side as well. Off the formal living room is The Pub, a fun-loving man cave with a bar and oversized red leather couch for people to pile on while watching | Cont. on page 80 78
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Cont. from page 78 | the big-screen television. If they’re not interested in TV, they can play the pinball machine or video game. The Pub, leads into the Theater Room where an overhead projector system, 170-inch screen, 11 surround system speakers and domed roof take the home theater experience to a whole new level. “During Cowboys games every seat is full,” says the homeowner. Out back, a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen and den look out over a multiple-level pool and hot tub. An above-ground fire pit is the focal point of yet another seating area outside.
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The homeowners acquired the seven-acre property with the intension of remodeling and adding onto an existing house. But the more they thought about it, the more they realized they needed a clean slate to create the home of their dreams. So the old one came down and new came up. Most decisions about the furnishings, fixtures and interior finishings were made with this specific space and the couple’s needs in mind. They worked with designer Kathy Mitchell and woodworker A.J. Marcil to help complete the look. They say the result is a place they plan to enjoy for many years to come. 80
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Although most spaces in the showcase home are open and airy  (notice the entry from the front door at the top of page 51 and the spacious master bedroom above), the theater room (top of page) with its massive screen, red walls and carpeting  and rows of plush black recliner seating is a cozy contrast.
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The backyard with its multi-level pools, cascading fountains and amazing landscaping make the showcase home a true showstopper.
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Ins pir ati onis the Key By David Wallace | Photos by Sarah A. Miller
“If only I had your imagination!”
That’s the comment I most often hear as folks walk through ART LAB, my personal gallery of art and projects made of recycled materials – thrash. I call it an experiment in creativity. Imagination is a doorway; inspiration is the key! ART LAB is located in Tyler on Erwin Street just south of the Smith County Courthouse. The owners, Kamla and Alan Utz, eventually plan to use the space to expand their restaurant next door. For now, the 7,500-square-foot space is a repository of cardboard, Styrofoam and objects of every description. It looks a bit like an episode of reality television about hoarders. I gathered the majority of the materials there. It’s hard for me to pass on anything. I’m pretty good at repurposing things into art and decor. People who know me are adding to the collection of
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plastics, metals, papers and other discarded items. They figure I can make something out of this stuff. I thank them. I’m glad that when people think of trash, they think of me. ART LAB is not a business and is not open to the public. However, when the city holds Art Walk events, I open ART LAB to hundreds of visitors. Their comments are very positive. My imagination and re-use of objects is always a topic of discussion. Sometimes my inspiration comes in an instant but sometimes I find an object, take it home and put it away. I let the possibilities of what can be done with it cook in my mind for awhile. I give an idea a chance to evolve. Imagination is a doorway; inspiration is the key. Every art installation I create has a theme. The one in the window of ART LAB now is my interpretation of Stonehenge. It is made of Styrofoam, cardboard boxes, newspaper and paint. It stands over 10 feet tall. If you look closely, you will find a secret passage through the wall. I call it. “Welcome to the Machine.”
Inside ART LAB is also a special table and tablescape that reflects my style – eclectic and artistic. Inspiration is the key.
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How to create the table and tablescape is the subject of this issue. Let’s get started. First of all, a table doesn’t always have to be a “table.” Once, I used two saw horses topped with a hollow core door. It looked great. Be sure that whatever you use is strong and sturdy. I found a metal and canvas camping cot at a thrift store. It cost only a few dollars. When fully extended, it’s a very sturdy bed. When folded, it stands about 30 inches high. In this format, I envisioned a new use for it – to serve as the legs and sturdy base of a table. The challenge was the top. Most things I tried to use as a top pushed the legs outward, lowering the cot into the extended position. I had to find something with a large surface and with edges that hung down far enough to prevent the legs from extending outward. A framed art piece I had did the trick. The inside of the frame was slightly recessed and deep enough to keep the legs from extending. The table still stands 30 inches tall – the perfect height for a serving table. I didn’t even remove the canvas fabric of the bed. It added to the eclectic look. The exposed look of the folding legs mimics a very popular and expensive design I see in many catalogs. The frame held one of my designs and looked good as a table top. I design tablescapes on muti-levels to keep them looking very interesting. To achieve this, use objects of varying heights and consider covering the objects with fabric. I used pieces of plastic housing salvaged from old electronics. Almost anything will work. I completed the eclectic look with other objects and simple square silver trays. Inspiration is to be imbued with the spirit to accomplish a certain thing. Inspiration is the key.
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an you believe it’s that time of year again? Weren’t we all just celebrating summer? We blinked, and suddenly it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! If you’re anything like me, right now you’re envisioning a picture-perfect celebratory season with family and friends – halls have been decked, the perfect presents artfully placed under the tree, visions of sugarplums (you get the idea). But back in the real world, in a few short weeks the panic will set in and we’ll ask ourselves, “Where did the time go?” “How will I ever get it all done before the celebrations begin?” Hopefully I can give you some tips, tricks and ideas to help ease your mind so that you are prepared to enjoy the season rather than having it feeling like it’s a chore. Holiday decorating doesn’t have to be difficult. Today’s design styles are about repurposing what we already have and using those elements in unexpected ways. Just as popular is the idea of bringing nature and natural elements into the home. Between the goods found at First Monday Trade Days each month and the piney woods surrounding our cities, this is a style that can be really easy to create. Elaborate designs and expensive accents will only take away your time and money – two things
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When it comes to decorating, I say the earlier the better. Starting early and starting organized can make the difference between being overwhelmed or overjoyed throughout the season. Before a single box is brought down from the attic: Let go of the notion that every corner of the home must be decked. Choose the areas of your home (inside and out) that you enjoy being in the most or best reflect your style. Concentrate your efforts there. Be sure to think beyond the box and look for areas you’ve never decorated in the past. A fresh new spot will also provide you with a fresh new perspective. Rearrange furniture and accessories before you begin the process. This is a great time to change things up. Move furniture out, or bring accessories from one room to another. Don’t forget to think of outside décor that can be painted and used indoors. Choose a place in your home or garage that can serve as a staging area. This is where you will inventory décor and assemble new creations. After the decorations are up, use this area for wrapping presents. Set a timeline. It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. While it’s a good idea to create a timeline, don’t rush the process. Plan to
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Creating a magical holiday environment doesn’t have to come with a big price tag. By now, your staging area should be filled with accessories that are waiting to be transformed. Channel your inner elf to tell a story with your décor. Also, look outside for inspiration. There are countless ways to bring outdoor freshness into your home. Most importantly, create and repurpose with family in mind. Develop a style that is a reflection of what the season means to you, your children, your spouse, relatives and dear friends. Better yet, try to make this transformation a family affair, be it staging, repurposing, creating or decorating. If everyone can have some fun, it stops being a chore and becomes a celebration. And that’s how traditions and memories are made. Jackie Devine is an interior decorator and owner of Cotton Shed No 11 (unique home décor) in downtown Canton. For more information, go to www.simplydevinedecor.com or www.cottonshedstore.com.
Fill Grandmother’s serving bowls with ornaments, pinecones, fresh pine sprig, or seasonal fruits (apples, pomegranates and cranberries). You’ve created instant centerpieces on tables throughout the house. Give holiday cards a whole new life. Punch a hole on the top left corner and gather them all with a ribbon. You’ve created your own coffee-table book that people will actually want to peruse. Let nature be your guide as you decorate the tree and mantle. Adorn it with pinecones, twigs, berries, moss, wheat, and magnolia. Then give it a finished touch with just a few crystals and existing ornaments. Group glass vases or containers (feel free to mix or match), and fill with anything that inspires you – ornaments, marshmallows, fruit, candy. Wind greenery around then add embellishments that complement your theme. Fill a basket with rolls of brightly colored ribbon then place it in a guest bedroom or where you typically wrap presents. Décor with a purpose! Wrap ribbon, garland and ornament around a table lamp to dress up a foyer or hall table. This can also be done with wall sconces. Give your tree a whole new look simply by placing it in an urn or planter box. Be sure to add wet sand to secure the base. Cluster ornaments together to give your tree an oversized appearance. Try using a dimmer on Christmas lights to add softness to your setting. Let’s not forget about all those beautiful chalkboards we’ve seen on Pinterest. There are many blogs and tutorials out there on how to create those stunning boards. My favorite is www.littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com. Personalize the board with holiday phrases, adjectives that describe your family, or a calendar counting down the days.
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ance on it the longest in a kneeling position. They like to roll around on and stretch over it too. Don’t let the size deter you. The ball comes deflated and with an easy-to-use, portable foot pump (an added bonus because it becomes a great travel toy/ workout tool). Smaller balls make perfect stocking stuffers. Bouncy balls, Nerf balls, light-weight plastic balls – the choices and uses are endless.
Bag It
A gift that definitely will not fit in a stocking is a heavy bag. When I take my kids to boxing class, we have a great time punching and kicking bags together. Every time we leave, they ask, “When can we get a bag for the house?” It’s not a “boys only” activity either. My 9-year-old daughter took to it right away. I feel good knowing she can throw a few kicks and punches. Pair the bag with hand wraps and boxing gloves and you have a fantastic gift for the whole family, as well as a mini home gym.
Active Play
A few sets of dumb bells, orange cones, sidewalk chalk, a hoop and jump rope can keep children active and entertained for hours. Space the cones to mark distance for running, jumping and hopping. Use chalk to write instructions for activities (run from cone 1 to cone 2, jump from cone 2 to 3, etc.). Have you used a Hula Hoop or jump rope since grade school? Doing so is challenging but really fun. If nothing else, your kids will laugh as you try to recapture your elementary school glory days before showing you “how it’s done.” Amid all the joking, they won’t even realize they are getting their blood pumping and muscles moving.
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y brain is overloaded as I desperately attempt to come up with Christmas gifts for my children. There isn’t a lot my children need. Sure, they want the newest video game, i-device, or trendy $35 pair of athletic socks, but I’m a purpose-driven gift giver. My practical side triggers a desire to select gifts that on some level will enrich their lives. It’s a curse, really. As a health and fitness fanatic, I gravi102 Nov/Dec 2013 | INMagTexas.com
tate toward gifts that keep my kids active. A new bicycle is a no-brainer. All my children over the years have gotten one for the holidays. Let’s explore other options that are outside the box.
Have a Ball
Speaking of boxes, much like the empty box that draws more interest than the expensive gift that came in the box, a simple ball of any size can entertain kids of all ages. I have a large Swiss ball – or physio ball – at home that I use for core strength training. My kids love to play with it. We compete to see who can bal-
Opt out of the typical holiday junk food and surprise your kids with great tasting and healthy treats. A brand called UNREAL Candy: Unjunked has confections resembling traditional favorites, such as M&Ms, Snickers and Milky Way bars, but without any preservatives, corn syrup, hydrogenated oils or artificial colors. While not as healthy as say an orange, it is a better choice than candy loaded with unpronounceable ingredients. Unsalted nuts, dried fruit and whole food bars provide energy kids need. Select gifts for those you love that not only will make them happy, but keep them healthy as well. After all, “fit” is in “gift.” You have to move the letters around, but you don’t have to look hard to see it there.
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Tylerite Expands Ministry in Africa By Rebecca Hoeffner | Courtesy Photos
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hey’re called “The Uncurables.” And they are Lewis Swann’s favorite people to minister. Hundreds of thousands of women in developing countries are living with a condition called vesicovaginal fistula. Because of complications during childbirth or as an effect of violent sexual assault, a tear in their bladders causes urine to leak. Because of the resulting smell and belief that these women are cursed, many have their children taken from them and are ostracized. Swann, a Tyler resident, first encountered women with vesicovaginal fistula when he was volunteering in Tongo with the humanitarian nonprofit Mercy Ships. He later founded Believe and See, a nonprofit organization in Africa that offers cataract surgeries. Believe and See expects to expand its mission to include an agricultural school and, by the end of next year, housing with access to medical and mental health professionals for women with vesicovaginal fistula. Swann says about 20 percent of women with the condition can’t be helped by surgery. “They can stay (in See and Believe’s housing) forever if they choose.” According to The Fistula Foundation, the poverty and malnutrition in developing countries can keep a girl’s pelvis from developing properly, eventually contributing to obstructed labor and fistula. “It’s a huge problem, but 99 percent of the people I mention it to have no idea it exists,” Swann says. | Cont. on page 106 Nov/Dec 2013 | INMagTexas.com
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PASSION FOR MINISTRY
Swann began Believe and See because of his passion for his faith. It’s hard to believe the man with Bible verses taped to his cell phone case was ever anything but devout, but Swann says the passion didn’t come until a year into his three-year Mercy Ships tour. “A year into it, I still wasn’t really there following the Lord. I finally came to the place where I said ‘Lord, I’m going to focus on You.’ I don’t know what exactly got me to that point. It was the first time I’d been brave enough to ask God for my calling.” Swann bought a van to help him minister to people in African villages. When he contracted malaria and was bedridden for weeks, he read Mark 10, where Jesus says to give everything you have to the poor. “Right then, my vehicle was gone. It didn’t belong to me anymore.” When he recovered, he went from village to village across Tongo and Sierra Leone showing a film about Jesus. He was surprised by the number of villagers who converted after seeing the film. He assumed Christians had evangelized in the region, but villagers had never heard the message. “In our duty to make disciples of all nations, we are failing,” he says.
HELPING OTHERS
When Mercy Ship sailed to another country, Swann stayed behind. “I felt God was preparing me for something in Africa. Africa made sense to me. When I was 5 years old, I told my parents I was going to Africa to help people and become a missionary. Isn’t that interesting the way I said it? Help people first.” Swann is amazed at the ministry’s progress. “When we started, we didn’t have a single supporter. Everything has been laid out before us.” So who does Swann give the credit to? He simply points at the ceiling and smiles. “I could be shot dead today, and I would be OK with what I’ve done with my life, just because of what has happened in the last year.”
“It’s a huge problem, but 99 percent of the people I mention it to have no idea it exists.” Lewis Swann works with his See and Believe ministry in Africa. Pages 105-107: The ministry performs cataract surgeries and eye care to needy.
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estive social events, family reunions, holiday office celebrations: It’s the season when the casual party steps aside for more formal occasions; the time to find the buffet stocked with a mind-boggling array of fancy cheeses and wine selections from around the world; and the time you may be hosting a wine-and-cheese party of your own. Pairing the right cheese with the right wine will either be a match of flavors made in heaven or a culinary train wreck you’ll regret for the rest of the night. With so very many choices and combinations, where do you begin? Remember that there are no strict rules. Combining wine and cheese is still all about personal preferences. However, some flavor profiles simply work better together. Think in terms of either complementary or contrasting flavors. Simple flavors, such as a Monterey Jack with its mild taste, pair nicely with more straight-forward wines, such as Sauvignon Blanc. The trick is trying to find the perfect mate for cheeses on the spicy side or that have particularly sharp and robust flavors. Don’t be afraid to experiment. Taste the cheese first, to get a sense of its flavor profile – mild, salty or tangy – and then try it with a wine to see how they mingle. Still worried? Ask for help, most retailers have staff on hand that will help you make good choices. | Cont. on page 113
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| Cont. from page 111 > Blue Cheese Blue cheeses are made from the milk of the cow, sheep or goat treated with mold to produce the distinctive blue (sometimes green or black) spots and veins. Blues typically have stronger flavors – salty, sharp and tangy – that get more intense as the cheese ages. Among the more common blue cheeses are Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Stilton. Pair blue cheeses with dessert wines and red wines that have intense flavors which help balance the saltiness. A Sauternes from Bordeaux, France, is a good match. Fullbodied fruity Zinfandels or Cabernets are great options to serve with saltier blues. > Bloomy Cheese Bloomy cheeses are soft and creamy in texture, mild and milky in flavor and come in a soft rind. The “bloom” refers to the layer of white mold that covers the surface. Among the popular bloomy cheeses are Brie, Robiola and Taleggio. These cheeses pair nicely with rich white wines or fruity red wines including Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Grenache, Pinot Noir and Champagne. > Hard and Semi-Hard Cheese Hard cheeses are aged cheeses and have a dry or crumbly texture. The aging gives the cheese deeper pungency and character. Some of the most popular hard cheeses in this huge category include Parmigiano, Pecorino, Cheddar, Gouda and Gruyere. Hard cheese complements medium- to full-bodied red wines – try it with Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. > Fresh Cheese Fresh cheeses are aged for a short amount of time, are soft and easily spreadable and come in mild and slightly tangy flavor profiles. These cheeses include Chevre, Burrata, Feta and Ricotta. Serve fresh cheeses with wines that are crisp, fruity and light in color including Chenin Blanc, Pinot Grigio, light Rieslings, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and White Bordeaux. > Supporting Players Chef Christine Gardner, the food editor of the Tyler Paper, advises to not stop with just cheese and wine. Although they are the stars of the holiday buffet, there is plenty of room for supporting players. Chef Gardner recommends a spread that includes an assortment of crackers, baguette slices, bread sticks and toast points; fresh fruit such as grapes, melon, dates, apple, pear and strawberries; fruit spreads such as fig paste, cranberry sauce, jalapeno jelly and chutney; crunchy nuts including hazelnuts, caramelized walnuts, spiced nuts, pecans and Marcona almonds. She says savory elements that work with cheese and wine include Italian or Spanish olives stuffed with blanched almonds, blue cheese or jalapeno; marinated cipollini onions, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, grape tomatoes, mushrooms and sweet peppers; a small bowl of extra virgin olive oil seasoned with chili flakes, black pepper and Italian seasoning; and cured meats such as prosciutto di Parma, Serrano ham, lomo, chorizo and Italian-style salami Sources: FRESH by Brookshire’s, Wine Enthusiast Magazine and the website Delish! Food and wine from FRESH by Brookshire’s Matching wine and cheese is not so hard if you think about combining either complementary or contrasting flavors.
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The Dining Guide Bernard’s Bernard’s was envisioned as a getaway, where all East Texans could escape to and experience the great tastes of the Mediterranean. With that in mind, we have paid special attention to the relaxing atmosphere and the extraordinary tastes you will experience at Bernard’s. Lunch 11am-2pm Tues.-Fri. | Dinner 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. Reservations are recommended.
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Villa Montez
Have a Happy Holiday Season! Let us cater your holiday events. Villa Montez is a unique casual family dining restaurant that offers the best of the “Cocina Latina.” Come to our festive environment for a delicious meal with friends and family. Private rooms available | Catering | Beautiful Patio Seating Lunch & Dinner-Closed on Sundays | Gift Cards Available
3324 Old Henderson Highway | Tyler, TX | 903-592-9696
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Buttermilk's
Chef Ben Carter brings scratch cooking & southern hospitality to the heart of Canton, Texas at Buttermilk's. Come enjoy gourmet burgers, signature sandwiches, homemade pie, and more. Great food, great atmosphere! Monday - Wednesday 10:30 - 3:00 p.m. Thursday - Saturday 10:30 - 8:00 p.m.
100 W Dallas St | Canton, TX | 903-567-6800
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Corner Bakery Cafe Our signature Cinnamon Creme Cake is swirled with ribbons of cinnamon and topped with crumbly cinnamon streusel and powdered sugar. Corner Bakery Cafe Cinnamon Creme Cake is the sweetest way to send good tidings. BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • CATERING
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Bruno’s Pizza & Pasta “Homemade Italian Food” Dine In - Take Out | Full Service Catering Parties - Banquet Facility - Special Events Bring the whole Family or Two! Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm | Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS! 11am-3pm
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Cheng’s Cheng’s China Bistro has hired Mr. Jack Zheng, the executive chef of the famous Dragon Restaurant in Chinatown, to be our head chef. He was also previously the head chef of the top Mei Hua Restaurant in Hong Kong, and his culinary approaches and dishes have the rich traditions as well as his unique understanding of Chinese food that delight the senses.
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-Food & DrinkEnjoy modern Euro-Asian cuisine. From our famous Shrimp Mezcal and Lamb Chops to the market fresh Sushi and Seafood. A unique casual dining restaurant with an extensive wine list, live music, hand crafted cocktails and fabulous dining. Brunch on Saturday & Sunday • We Cater! Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 10:37pm
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Breakers Its the hit of the season! 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, and a dessert all for only $25. From golden fried calamari for starters to our keylime pie for dessert along with a huge collection of outstanding entrees, the New Breakers’ 2 for $25 menu is great food at a great price.
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The Dining Guide Rick’s
Since 1992 Prime steaks, market fresh seafood, down-home cooking from scratch, housemade desserts and vintage wines; also fresh oysters, shrimp, jumbo lump crab & more. Over 40 items under $20. A culinary variety you’ll find nowhere else and a beautiful open-air patio. Catering on and off premises with private meeting rooms available for up to 200 guests. LCD projectors and screens available; free secure wireless Internet. Happy Hour Monday through Friday with great food and drink specials. Full menu until closing. Complimentary valet service at the front door. Live music Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights!; grand piano in the main bar. Hours: Monday through Friday: 11 a.m.-12 a.m.; Saturday: 4 p.m.-1 a.m.
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The Rack
When nothing else will do but a mouth watering burger, The Rack is the place to be … and not just any burger. Try the venison, buffalo or lamb grilled to perfection! With the largest patio dining available in Tyler and 28 Regional and Domestic Beers on tap, your inner child and your big boy/girl hunger will be not only satisfied, but have you wondering, “When’s my next trip to this place?”
Every Monday, Tuesday and Saturday, $1 Miller Lights, $2 Shiners and $2 Rack Sliders. Enjoy our 110 inch screen for all the game day action! Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. • Friday & Saturday 11 a.m.- Midnight • Sunday: Closed
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Ribmaster's “Try our NEW BEEF RIBS!” Visit us for the best tasting, fall off the bone, award winning ribs in East Texas. We also have smoked turkey, brisket, sausage, delicious sides and desserts. We have all you can eat on Fridays and Saturdays. Let us cater your next event or party! Place your orders for Thanksgiving & Christmas Turkeys & Hams for only $9.99 per lb.!
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Lago del Pino TEXAS FOOD • TEXAS FUN Sunday Brunch at Lago del Pino…It’s Breakfast with Booze! Lago’s Signature Sunday Brunch Menu $2 Mimosas • $2 Domestic Beers $7 Bacon Infused Bloody Marys • $24 Mojito Pitchers Wednesday & Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Friday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Closed Monday & Tuesday
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Shreveport Opera Hitting The Right Notes By Danny Mogle | Courtesy Photos
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Thompson performs in the Shreveport Opera. “Most people don’t even know there’s an opera company there,” says the tenor. He’s right. In a region where the bearded, down-home stars of “Duck Dynasty” are celebrities and people flock to floating casinos on the Red River, the Shreveport Opera may be one of the best-kept secrets, despite being one of the oldest opera companies in the United States. Beverly Sills, Franco Corelli, Leontyne Price and Sherrill Milnes all have graced its stage. Call it the little opera company with the big voice.
BUILDING AUDIENCE As artistic director, Steven Aiken knows that, many think opera is too highbrow. He was the same way. He grew up in Alaska – not exactly a hot bed of opera – with dreams of becoming a
football player or a crooner, such as Frank Sinatra. The first time he saw an opera he was hooked. He became a singer and performed for years. He later moved from the stage to the office. Aiken says the challenge is often just getting people through the door. “More and more we’re finding that they end up having a great experience. Members of a heavy metal band came to one of our shows. They told me they couldn’t believe how thrilling it was. They were just amazed that people could sing like that without any microphones.” Amanda Gouthiere, the executive director, also has heard it all: “Opera is boring! Opera is expensive! Opera is elitist!” “We work hard to show everyone how fun opera can be,” she says. “We make sure people know that they can wear whatever they want to an opera. They do not have to wear a tuxedo. “I laugh when I watch shows like ‘America’s Got Talent’ and the audience goes crazy in applause for opera singers, because if you ask them if they like opera, many say they don’t without ever having experienced one. It (attending) is an experience. It is amazing. Seeing the costumes, sets and props and hearing the music from the orchestra and the voices of the singers all come together so beautifully on stage is simply magnificent.” SO builds appreciation for the art form through its Shreveport Opera Xpress, which brings opera into libraries, hospitals, community centers and especially schools. The mini operas are often kid friendly life lessons. “Get Movin’!” for children in preschool through fifth grade, emphasizes good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. “Through our SOX outreach program, we are showing children that opera is fun and entertaining in hopes that when they are grown, they will want to attend professional opera productions,” she says.
then perform two days later at the Riverview Theater. “It’s a challenge and it’s exciting,” says Aiken. Gouthiere says they do a lot with a little. “Our annual operating budget is significantly less (than most opera companies) and yet we have a product with a very high artistic quality. We’re proud to say you could put our productions up to any others.” Shreveport Opera will present “Elixir of Love” on Nov. 9, “The Mikado” on Feb. 15 and “Turandot” on April 26.
‘GIVE IT A TRY’ Thompson has performed in the SO chorus for 12 years. He studied vocal performance at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall and remains passionate about singing and performing. “There’s a real sense of pride in what you do and being in a cast with dozens of people singing and with a multiple-piece orchestra. … We all bring the attitude that we want it to be the very best show possible. … “For the people who have never attended opera live, I say ‘give it a try.’ It’s extremely dynamic.”
Left: Shreveport Opera’s production of “Rigoletto.” This page: Scenes from Shreveport Opera’s “I Pagliacci.”
BIG PUZZLE Putting together one of SO’s shows is bit like assembling a puzzle – a giant puzzle with a lot of moving parts. Somehow it must come together quickly and seamlessly. The principal players are cast during auditions held in New York City about one year before the show date. Leading opera singers vie for the starring roles. SO’s resident artists, who are based in Shreveport, appear in each production. The cast is filled out with a chorus also selected through auditions. Costumes and sets are rented from other opera companies, shipped and assembled on site. For each show, SO hires stage hands and technical experts. The cast and crew have one – and only one – dress rehearsal to work out the bugs and Nov/Dec 2013 | INMagTexas.com
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Ballroom Bliss Dancers Keep In Step By Jo Lee Ferguson | Photos by CJ White
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hen the traditional tango music starts, Andy and Tracy Moore quickly move onto the dance floor – the gym floor at First Baptist Church in Longview – and join hands. They move smoothly around the room, easily executing the tango’s purposeful steps. The real magic, though, is in their faces, in their smiles even as they concentrate on the dance steps, on moving as one. The Moores found their way to ballroom dancing through Mark and Brenda Judkins, a couple who for years led a monthly dance night that began with a free lesson. “That one clicked,” Tracy says of learning the tango, the couple’s favorite dance. Dancing is “very fulfilling,” Andy says. “It’s wonderful as a couple,” Tracy adds.
DANCE NIGHT
That’s why the Moores and others made sure dance night continued after the Judkinses left Longview last year when Mark got a job promotion. The dances now take place on the third Saturday of the month at First Baptist Church’s Recreational Out-
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reach Center under the umbrella of the Longview USA Dance chapter. Ronnie Pertuit is president of the nonprofit organization, which operates as Longview Dance. Ronnie and his wife, Louise, found their dancing feet some five years ago. “We fell in love with ballroom dancing,” Louise says, explaining that they were searching for something to do together. Dance night provides one of the few opportunities for ballroom dancers in the Longview area to use their skills. Otherwise, dancers have to travel to Shreveport or Dallas, Louise says. Adds Ronnie, “We really wanted to have another venue, another opportunity for us to be able to go to dances locally.”
YOUNG AND OLD
The Pertuits and a handful of others are working to maintain the free dances. The “free” part is important, Ronnie says, because it helps attract younger people, local college students for instance, who don’t have a lot of money. Donations are requested to offset costs. Ronnie likes how younger and older dancers mingle. “It gives the younger group a very wholesome place to go,” he says. “If we can get more of the youth involved, it gives them a very wholesome but fun activity they can pursue. That, to me, is really a significant benefit.”
Having youths present is something Shreveport residents Chris and Donna Miller like about the dances in Longview. The couple has been dancing for about 15 years. It’s good, fun exercise, they say. Dancing is a way for a couple to stay connected, Donna says. “It’s a perfect date for a date night.” Louise Pertuit says Longview Dance is committed to continue the dances. “Both of us have said it’s what we enjoy
doing so much, and we look forward to going out and dancing. We don’t call it exercise. That’s an ugly word. We would hate for it to die down in Longview. We’re going to try really hard to keep it going.” To receive information about the Longview Dance’s monthly dance nights, e-mail lpertuit@cablelynx.com or visit Longview Dance on Facebook.
Couples young and old move to the music during dance night in Longview.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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The Hot List for music, culture and adventure NOVEMBER Nov. 1 Mayhem at the Mansion
Tyler Goodman Museum Murder Mystery www.goodmanmuseum.com
NOV. 1 First Friday Art Tour Tyler Museum of Art, 11 a.m. www.tylermuseum.org
Nov. 1-2 Iron Horse Fall Fest Mineola www.mineolachamber.org
NOV. 1-3, 8-10 “Smoke on the Mountain: Homecoming” Carroll Green Civic Center, Quitman www.qctheatre.org
NOV. 1-3 First Monday Trade Days Canton www.firstmondaycanton.com
NOV. 1-3, 7-10 “Arsenic and Old Lace” Tyler Civic Theatre www.tylercivictheatre.com
NOV. 2 “The Screwtape Letters”
3 and 7:30 p.m., Belcher Center, Longview www.belchercenter.com
NOV. 2 East Texas Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m., UT Tyler Cowan Center www.etso.org
NOV. 2 Texarkana Symphony Orchestra
NOV. 7-9 Mistletoe & Magic
NOV. 2 Color Up 5K
NOV. 8 ETBU Jazz Concert
NOV. 3 Don Williams in concert
NOV. 8-10 Southern Cross Musical Festival
NOV. 4 Stephen Lang in “Beyond Glory”
NOV. 8-9 “Wit”
NOV. 4 SFA Trombone Choir
NOV. 8-9 “Foiled by an Innocent Maid”
7:30 p.m., 221 Main, Texarkana www.trahc.org
Maude Cobb Complex, Longview www.colorup5k.com
7:30 p.m., Caldwell Auditorium, Tyler www.outhousetickets.com
7:30 p.m., UT Tyler Cowan Center www.cowancenter.org
7:30 p.m., Cole Hall, Nacogdoches www.music.sfasu.edu
7:30 p.m., ETBU Band Hall Marshall
Expo Center, Lufkin www.southerncrossconcert.com
7:30 p.m., Downstage Theatre, SFA Nacogdoches
11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m., Henderson Civic Theatre www.hendersoncivictheater.com
NOV. 5 Stone Fort Wind Quintet 7:30 p.m., Cole Hall, Nacogdoches www.music.sfasu.edu
NOV. 7 SFA Percussion Ensemble 7:30 p.m., Cole Hall, Nacogdoches www.finearts.sfasu.edu
NOV. 7 mezzo-soprano Virginia Lile Boaz 7:30 p.m., Mabee Recital Hall ETBU, Marshall
NOV. 7-8 TJC Bandapalooza!
7:30 p.m., Wise Auditorium,Tyler
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Harvey Center, Tyler www.juniorleagueoftyler.org
The Screwtape Letters
NOV. 9 UT Health Northeast 5K Hope Run
NOV. 14-16 “The Woman in Black”
NOV. 19-23 “Romeo and Juliet”
NOV. 9 Syrup Festival
NOV. 15-16 Emerging Directors Festival
NOV. 20-24 “To Kill a Mockingbird”
NOV. 9 Bambi Run
NOV. 15-17 Wild West Days
Tyler www.uthealth.org/5k-hope-run
Henderson www.visithendersontx.com
Faulkner Park, Tyler 903-531-1377
NOV. 9 “Elixir of Love”
7:30 p.m., Shreveport Opera RiverView Theater, Shreveport
NOV. 9 Stephen Lang in “Beyond Glory” 7:30 p.m., Perot Theater, Texarkana www.trahc.org
NOV. 9 The Broadway Tenors
7:30 p.m., Whatley Center, Mount Pleasant www.ntcc.edu/whatley
NOV. 9 ETBU Choral Concert
AC Theatre show 7:30 p.m., Temple Church, Lufkin
7:30 p.m., APEX Theatre 20, Tyler www.apextheatre20.com
City Park, Winnsboro
NOV. 15-16 Deck the Halls crafts show Mount Pleasant www.mtpleasanttx.com
NOV. 16 Comedian Henry Cho Liberty Hall, Tyler www.libertytyler.com
NOV. 19 Comedian pianist Dale Gonyea
NOV. 11 Jim Witter
NOV. 19 Angelina College Roadrunner Jazz Combo & ACC Big Band
East Texas Baptist University, Marshall www.visitmarshalltexas.org
NOV. 14 The Ahn Trio & Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company 7:30 p.m., UT Tyler Cowan Center www.cowancenter.org
NOV. 14 Pianists Mario and Nio Ajero 7:30 p.m., Cole Hall, Nacogdoches www.music.sfasu.edu
7:30 p.m., UT Tyler Cowan Center www.cowancenter.org
NOV. 21-24 “The Sound of Music” by ArtsView Children’s Theatre Longview Community Center www.artsviewchildrenstheatre.com
NOV. 22 SFA Jazz Bands
7:30 p.m., Cole Hall, Nacogdoches www.finearts.sfasu.edu
NOV. 16 MercyMe
NOV. 9-10 Longview Ballet Theater
NOV. 11 Mashall Symphony Orchestra
NOV. 21 “Memphis”
Woldert Park, Tyler 903-595-7271
7:30 p.m., Belcher Center, Longview www.belchercenter.com
7 p.m., The Pines, Lufkin www.cityoflufkin.com/pines
Tyler Junior College, Jean Browne Theatre
NOV. 16 Father and Son Fishing
7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Longview
Belcher Center, Longview www.longviewballet.com
SFA’s Turner Auditorium, Nacogdoches www.theatre.sfasu.edu
7:30 p.m., Caldwell Auditorium, Tyler www.tcca.biz
7:30 p.m., Hudgins Hall Auditorium www.angelina.edu/finearts/calendar.html#
NOV. 19 Orchestra of the Pines
7:30 p.m., SFA’s Cole Hall, Nacogdoches www.music.sfasu.edu
NOV. 20 TJC Winds Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble 7:30 p.m., Wise Auditorium, Tyler Junior College
Memphis The Musical
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NOV. 22-23 Holiday in the Pines
Nacogdoches Civic Center www.nineflags.visitnacogdoches.org
NOV. 23 Switchfoot
7:30 p.m., Belcher Center, Longview www.belchercenter.com
NOV. 23 “The Wonder Bread Years” 7:30 p.m., Temple Theater, Lufkin www.angelinaarts.org
NOV. 23-DEC. 14 Nine Flags Christmas Festival Nacogdoches www.nineflags.visitnacogdoches.org
NOV. 24 Piney Woods Camerata
7:30 p.m., Cole Hall, Nacogdoches www.music.sfasu.edu
NOV. 27-DEC. 31 Wonderland of Lights Festival Marshall www.visitmarshalltexas.org
NOV. 28-DEC. 1 First Monday Trade Days Canton www.firstmondaycanton.com
NOV. 28-30, DEC. 5-8, 12-15, 19-22 Historic Jefferson Railway Rail of Lights excursions www.jeffersonrailway.com
NOV. 29 “Godspell”
7:30 p.m., Crockett Civic Center www.pwfaa.org
DECEMBER DEC. 2 SFA Wind Symphony & Symphonic Band
7:30 p.m., Turner Auditorium, Nacogdoches www.music.sfasu.edu
DEC. 2 Carthage Christmas parade 7 p.m., downtown
Dec. 3 Longview Area Youth Symphony Orchestra
6 p.m., Oakland Heights Baptist Church, Longview www.longviewsymphony.org
DEC. 3 SFA Percussion in the Pines 7:30 p.m., Cole Hall, Nacogdoches www.music.sfasu.edu
DEC. 3 Kilgore College Choirs
7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Longview
DEC. 3 Kilgore College Keyboard Orchestra
10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Van Cliburn Auditorium, Kilgore
DEC. 3 Wonderland 5K, 1K Runs 6:30 p.m., downtown Marhsall www.visitmarshalltexas.org
DEC. 4 Tyler Junior College Choirs Noon, Marvin United Methodist Church, 300 W. Erwin St., Tyler
DEC. 5 Christmas parade and tree lighting 6 p.m., downtown square, Tyler
DEC. 5 Kilgore College Guitar Ensemble
Tyler Museum of Art, 11 a.m. www.tylermuseum.org
DEC. 6-7 “A Tuna Christmas” Liberty Hall, Tyler www.libertytyler.com
DEC. 6 The Gothard Sisters
7:30 p.m., Marshall Convention Center www.marshallartscouncil.org
DEC. 6 Frederica von Stade and the ONOS Handbell Ensemble 7:30 p.m., Temple Theater, Lufkin www.angelinaarts.org
DEC. 6 Tree Lighting Ceremony
6:30 p.m., downtown Nacogdoches www.nineflags.visitnacogdoches.org
DEC. 6 SFA Choral Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m., Turner Auditorium, Nacogdoches www.finearts.sfasu.edu
DEC. 6-7 Christmas Tour of Homes Henderson www.visithendersontx.com
7:30 p.m., Van Cliburn Auditorium, Kilgore
DEC. 5 Christmas Parade
6:30 p.m., downtown, Henderson www.visithendersontx.com
DEC. 5 Christmas Parade
6 p.m. downtown New Boston www.newbostontx.org
DEC. 5 Broadway singer Franc D’Ambrosio
7:30 p.m., Caldwell Auditorium, Tyler www.tcca.biz
DEC. 6 Christmas in Marshall: A Concert of the Season
7:30 p.m., Baker Auditorium East Texas Baptist University, Marshall
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DEC. 6 First Friday Art Tour
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Gothard Sisters
DEC. 6-7 Tyler Junior College Holiday Pops Concert
DEC. 7 Wonderland of LIghts Lighted Parade
7:30 p.m., Wise Auditorium, Tyler
5:30 p.m., downtown Marshall www.visitmarshalltexas.org
DEC. 14 The Irish Tenors
DEC. 6-8, 13-15 “The Star in Winter”
DEC. 7-8 AAUW Holiday in the Pines
DEC. 15 Texarkana Symphony Orchestra
Henderson Civic Theatre, Henderson www.hendersoncivictheater.com
DEC. 6-8, 13-14 “A Sanders Family Christmas” Cherokee Civic Theatre, Rusk www.cherokeetheatre.net
Tyler home tour
DEC. 8 Tyler Youth Orchestra 4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church www.tyleryouthorchestra.org
8 p.m., Belcher Center, Longview www.belchercenter.com
7:30 p.m., Perot Theater, Texarkana www.texarkanasymphony.org
DEC. 15 Lake Country Symphonic Band Select Theater Mineola, 2 p.m. www.lakecountryplayhouse.com
DEC. 6-14 “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
DEC. 8 Lufkin Community Band, AC Chamber Winds
DEC. 19 Longview Symphony with Neal McCoy
2:30 p.m., Temple Theater, Lufkin www.angelina.edu/finearts/calendar.html#
7:30 p.m., Belcher Center, Longview www.longviewsymphony.org
DEC. 7 HoHoHo Run
DEC. 9 John Berry in concert
DEC. 21 “A Christmas Carol”
7 p.m., The Pines, Lufkin www.cityoflufkin.com/pines
7:30 p.m., Perot Theater, Texarkana www.trahc.org
DEC. 7 Holiday in the Pines
DEC. 9 “Junie B Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells”
DEC. 27-28, 31 Historic Jefferson Railway
Henderson County Performing Arts Center www.hcpac.org
9 a.m., downtown Tyler www.hohohorun.com
AAUW Home Tour tyler-tx.aauw.net
DEC. 7 Lighted parade, holiday events 6:30 p.m., downtown Nacogdoches www.nineflags.visitnacogdoches.org
DEC. 7 “Nutcracker Ballet”
TJC Academy of Dance and ETSO, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. UT Tyler’s Cowan Center www.cowancenter.org
DEC. 7 Dogwood Jamboree
7 p.m., Palestine Civic Center www.dogwoodjamboree.com
DEC. 7 Living History Christmas
Gregg County Historical Museum, Longview 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. www.gregghistorical.com
DEC. 7 Mineola Christmas Parade 6 p.m., downtown mineolachamber.org
7 p.m., Belcher Center, Longview www.belchercenter.com
New Year’s train excursions www.jeffersonrailway.com
DEC. 10 Angelina College Chorale holiday show 7:30 p.m., Temple Theater, Lufkin www.angelina.edu/finearts/calendar.html#
DEC. 12 Victorian Christmas
4-8 p.m., Goodman Museum • 624 N. Broadway, Tyler
DEC. 12 Boston Brass Christmas
7:30 p.m., Whatley Center, Mount Pleasant www.ntcc.edu/whatley
DEC. 12-14 “It’s a Wonderful Life” 7:30 p.m., Pollard UMC, Tyler www.pollardumc.com/theater
DEC. 13-14 Holiday in the Park Bergfeld Park, Tyler
DEC. 14 Neal McCoy Christmas 7:30 p.m., Crockett Civic Center www.pwfaa.org
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s Texas’ most enduring island getaway, Galveston boasts a fascinating history of glamour, pirates and natural disaster. Generations of Texans have flocked to its seawall-guarded beaches for summer fun. But after Hurricane Ike caused considerable damage five years ago, millions of dollars were poured into island restoration and revitalization ef-
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forts, resulting in a vibrantly transformed Galveston boasting a plethora of new attractions. Wanting to check out the revamped island, my kids and I ventured to Galveston for a pleasantly crowd-free, off-season getaway. We started our adventure at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Located on the site of the former Flagship Hotel, the pier extends more than 1,000 feet into the Gulf of Mexico. The festive space features 16 amusement park rides as well as boardwalk games, concessions and live music. This version of Pleasure Pier opened last year. It stands on the site of Galveston’s original Pleasure Pier, which was constructed
in 1944 and became the largest pleasure pier in the nation by the late 1940s. The original Pleasure Pier featured amusement rides, concessions, an aquarium and an open-air stadium for dance bands. Damage from Hurricane Carla closed the iconic pier in 1961; it was replaced by the Flagship Hotel (which fell to Hurricane Ike). And so the space cycles back, with this new version paying homage to the family-friendly amusements of a simpler time. PLEASURE PIER A gentle, salt-tinged breeze welcomes us onto the boardwalk. Glorious off-season weather makes our outing that much more enjoyable. My son heads straight for the Pirate’s Plunge Flume. He sits in what resembles a carved out tree trunk and plunges into a cascade of water. Meanwhile, the girls and I stay clear of the “splash zone.” Instead, we watch the picturesque beauty of waves crashing below the pier. We find a number of rides that even my toddler can enjoy. We all cram into oversize tea cups and whirl ourselves dizzy, experience the thrill of freefall aboard the Frog Hopper, and enjoy the glamour of an intricately detailed, double-decker carousel. My kids are too timid to take on the thrills of the bigger coasters or the largest swing ride in Texas (“We’d hurl!” they say) so we wander to the entertainment stage and take in live music while watching the sun’s slow westward descent.
Page 128: Galveston’s Pleasure Pier beckons with carnival rides and attractions. Pages 129 and 130: The Moody Gardens complex includes an aquarium, golf course, hotels and three “pyramids” housing attractions.
MOODY GARDENS HOTEL After reluctantly leaving the bright lights of Pleasure Pier, we head to Moody Gardens Hotel for the night. The hotel’s Texas-sized pool beckons, and we relax in its heated waters. Though we’re on the Bay side of the island, the view from our luxuriously appointed room still impresses. We see Moody Gardens’ trio of pyramids, that pool and the Galveston Causeway that spans the bay. Come sunlight, we set about exploring the interior of those pyramids. The largest – glimmering a brilliant blue – houses the biggest aquarium in Texas. We see nearly 100 penguins frolic, countless sharks glide and thousands of brilliantly colored fish swim in the aquarium’s 1.5 million gallons of water. The kids hesitantly stroke starfish in the touch tank and gasp as sharks swim above their heads in an underwater tunnel. Next door, the clear pyramid houses the Rainforest. Its ten stories replicate a verdant and humid rainforest environment home to more than 1,000 species of plants and animals. This pyramid received a $25 million renovation in 2011, and its remarkable| Cont. on page 130 Nov/Dec 2013 | INMagTexas.com
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Holiday Attractions Galveston gets even more exciting at Christmas, when Moody Gardens hosts the Festival of Lights. The event features 100 animated lighting displays, an ice skating rink, and live entertainment. The historic Strand district takes a step back in time with the 40th annual Dickens on the Strand Festival. Saengerfest Park hosts free nightly laser shows, complete with snow flurries. See www.galveston.com for more details.
Cont. from page129 | collection now includes a diverse array of rainforest life from all over the globe. In Moody Gardens’ 3D theater, we watch a fascinating film on monarch butterflies. The 3D image has butterflies seemingly flying right in front of us as we become entranced with the tale of a monarch migration researcher. The theater features films that focus on nature and history, with special emphasis on conservation. HISTORIC DISTRICT The adventures leave us hungry, so we trek to Galveston’s historic district, where excellent dining options abound. Lunch at Mosquito Café – an awardwinning restaurant in an 1870s’ building – has us savoring juicy cheeseburgers and fresh-squeezed lemonade. Next door, we drool over Patty Cakes Bakery’s selection of sweet treats. The tempting display case features confections like foot-long strudels, chocolate dipped macaroons, gluten free cookies, mini apple pies, and chocolate-filled hamantaschen. Star Drug Store, which ranks as Texas’ oldest drug store, offers traditional soda fountain treats such as shakes and floats. And La Kings Confectionary provides the atmosphere of a 1920s’ candy and ice cream shop. With fudge, ribbon candy, ice cream made on site and other classic confections, the shop is guaranteed to satisfy the sweetest tooth. And watching fresh taffy being pulled is worth the trip in itself. With so many attractions to take in, we almost forget to find time for a stroll along the beach. The only downside of revitalized Galveston is that it features far more fun than we can cram into a few days. We’ll have to return soon. 130 Nov/Dec 2013 | INMagTexas.com
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From a distance, they just look so peaceful — brilliant white or multi-colored sails gliding gracefully across the water. But at the leading edge, where the water meets the hull, the serious sport of yacht racing is taking place. There’s skill and strain and strategy. For members of the Tyler Yacht Club, who compete, it’s all about bending the winds and the sails to their will; it’s about rounding the mark as tightly as possibly; slipping over the finish line ahead of other boats. “Oh, it’s definitely a sport,” says Steve Hancock, a longtime club member who serves as the harbormaster and Race Committee chair. “I guess it’s like golf; is golf a sport? It doesn’t look like much work. But it really is.” In fact, the golf analogy is a good one. “At its heart, the sport is about understanding the winds — it’s really like contours on a golf course,” Hancock explains. “You know where the hills are, and the sand is, and the fairways. And you have to navigate through all that to your best advantage. With golf, the landscape is set. With sailing, the map is constantly changing. By the time you get where you’ve headed, things will have changed. It’s about reading the wind terrain.” There are technical aspects, as well. “You’ve got to understand your boat” Hancock says. “You’re focused on the mechanics of running your boat — just being able to execute the various maneuvers, such as tack, jibe, quickly and efficiently, so you don’t lose as much time. There’s a lot of physics involved.” Despite the activity’s placid appearance, sailing really is conflict — it’s the result of competing forces working to propel a boat forward. The wind doesn’t simply push a boat across the water; it interacts with the plane that is the sail. “The sails are actually vertical wings, and you want to maximize their lift and minimize their drag,” explains Hancock, an engineer at Trane. | Cont. on page 136
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with the Texas Rose Festival. And throughout the spring, summer and fall, the club holds weekly races. “We’ve all have raced for years and hope to race for years to come,” Hancock says. “We don’t get so competitive that we lose sight of what’s important.” Rules aren’t so much enforced as they are observed with grace and deference. “It’s like a marriage,” Hancock explains. “The wise man just lets some things go. That’s how it is in our racing community. We take notes on who wins and who loses, but I don’t think any of us really care that much. We’re most happy seeing someone who is trying hard and advancing. We share each others’ victories.”
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But the Tyler Yacht Club isn’t just about racing. Many of the club’s members are irregular sailors, or strictly “cruisers” — those who are content to simply sail up and down the lake. The club has an active social calendar that lasts throughout the year. “A lot of members enjoy the grounds, the lake and the parties, even if they’re not active, competitive sailors,” says Brad Emge, who serves as the club’s social coordinator. Even in the winter, social events (including New Year’s Eve parties and St. Patrick’s Day gatherings), bring club members together. For Tyler Yacht Club members, it’s all a balance — the balance of wind and water; the balance of social and sport.
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BMX pro Morgan Wade of Tyler associates successes and failures with broken bones and the scars littering his 30-year-old body. He cut his BMX teeth – both figuratively and literally – at Noble E. Young Skate Park in Tyler. His first significant bone break was there. On the park’s opening day in 1998, the 15-year-old 138 Nov/Dec 2013 | INMagTexas.com
came up short bunny hopping his bike on a picnic table and went head over handlebars, landing on his shoulder. He learned almost every basic trick while riding at Noble Park as a teenager. Since turning pro more than a decade ago, Wade has won numerous awards and competitions. He is having a banner year. In the high-flying BMX Big Air division of ESPN’s X Games, Wade won the bronze medal in Brazil and the silver in Germany. In Los Angeles, he took the gold by landing a superman back-flip across a 60-foot gap before rising 21 feet, 4 inches above a 28-foot
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high quarter pipe while executing a triple-tail whip. He received Ride BMX Magazine’s Number One Rider Award (NORA) in Big Air in 2005 and 2006. For Wade, NORA is a great honor because it is a peer- and industry-driven award. But X Games – which sponsors competition showcasing athletes across the globe in non-traditional extreme sports, such as skateboarding, motor-cross and snowboarding – attracts sponsors. Financial support from sponsors allows riders to travel and concentrate on riding. Wade has ridden for sponsors, such as Levi’s, Etnies shoes,
Amp Energy Drink and Axis tires. His parents and Tyler area businesses, such as Elite Bicycles, were among his first financial supports. Wade’s father, Leigh, and mother, Sally, used to trek from coast to coast taking their son to amateur competitions. They also enrolled him in Camp Woodward, an action sports camp in Woodward, Pa., where extreme sports athletes learn and grow in their respective disciplines. He later instructed BMX riders there. Wade remembers the early, leaner years as a | Cont. on page 140 Nov/Dec 2013 | INMagTexas.com
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Cont. from page 139 | pro. He’s ridden in exhibitions at schools and small fairs, where setting up and tearing down the ramps, doing tricks and imparting wise words to crowds all were part of the job.
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Wade and others credit BMX legend Mat Hoffman, (who is also Wade’s bicycle sponsor - Hoffman Bikes), with much of the evolution of the sport since the late 1980s, when Hoffman, then a teenager, turned pro. Wade says his interest in mastering the high-flying tricks of BMX began when he was 8-years-old and watched Hoffman and other BMX riders perform at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. Wade and his brothers returned home, built ramps and began learning tricks. “It’s just natural boy stuff to want to jump your bike off of stuff but seeing him at the fair opened my mind to the possibilities,” he says. “It was all wide open after that.”
Pages 138-140: BMX Pro Morgan Wade doing “big air,” an event in which he uses ramps to hurl himself high into the air to do spins, flips and other tricks on his bike. Page 140: Wade in Tyler.
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Hoffman, 41, sees style similarities between Wade and himself. “He (Wade) dreams reality. He does things that other people wouldn’t even attempt. He’s among a few riders that I see my style in – where they commit to a line or a trick and make the impossible possible.” Hoffman says the ability to manage fear and act on instinct while relaxing in tense situations helps Wade perform at a high level. He praises Wade as a tough-as-nails, die-hard rider who would be committed to the sport whether accolades and paydays followed. “There couldn’t be a better person to recruit people to our sport because Morgan rides everything even though he shines brightest on the big ramps,” Hoffman says. “He has little ego and a lot of love for riding.” Wade’s parents say their son has always been motivated by a love for riding – a love that didn’t fizzle once he faced responsibilities of adult life. “He does what he loves and that’s all we ever wanted for our
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"It’s just natural boy stuff to want to jump your bike off of stuff but seeing him at the fair opened my mind to the possibilities.” Photo by Sarah A. Miller
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y first encounter with a bald eagle was in Mrs. Skaggs’ first-grade class. The fierce scowling bronze bird of prey looked as if it would come to life any moment and fly out the window. I avoided getting too close to its lofty perch on top of the bookshelf, just in case. Mrs. Skaggs taught us many facts that year, but I can only recall one with clarity: “the bald eagle,” she said, “will soon be extinct if we don’t do something. Our national symbol, the symbol of our freedom and this United States will be gone forever.” I had always wanted to see an eagle flying high in the sky, just like the ones on the Walt Disney TV specials I watched on Sunday evenings. I realized sadly I might never get that chance. I spent the rest of the day staring at that once formidable statue, now wishing it would come alive so I could see one fly before they all disappeared. Mrs. Skaggs’ dire prediction almost came true. In 1970, fewer than 425 nesting pairs of bald eagles were in the lower 48 states and only four known pairs were in Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine that year warned “saving the bald eagle may be beyond our powers.” In 1973, President Richard Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act, providing sweeping
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I’m thankful we have living reminders of our liberty and freedom that we can admire and enjoy. The next generation will have hurdles to cross in continuing to protect the bald eagle and ensure this regal symbol of our nation thrives. Not long ago, I was outside walking in a meadow when I heard the distinctive kleek-kik-ik-ik-ik of the bald eagle. I ran inside for my binoculars. Sweeping the sky, I searched for it … there it was – stretched out against the blue sky, the magnificent wingspan floating in a lazy circle hundreds of feet above me. I saw the unmistakable flash of its white head. I was seeing a bald eagle, in the wild with my own eyes in my own backyard! What a thrill! I had my wish … Mrs. Skaggs’ bronze eagle had come to life. Tamra Bolton is a wildlife rehabilitator with Texas Park & Wildlife.
protection of the bald eagle and its habitat. Hailed as one of the most comprehensive and important wildlife conservation laws in the world, the legislation turned the tide in the bald eagle’s favor. Eagle numbers gained rapidly and had increased to over 4,500 nesting pairs by 1995. On June 28, 2007, almost 225 years to the day that the eagle was chosen as our national symbol, the bald eagle was removed from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened species and joined the California gray whale and American alligator as one of the few species that fought back from near extinction.
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Chosen by our founding fathers on June 20, 1782, as the emblem of our fledgling country, the bald eagle is one of the most recognized symbols in the world. Only found in North America, the eagle embodied strength, majesty and freedom to the early patriots. They used its image when designing the Great Seal of the United States, adopted in 1787. One of the earliest accounts of the bald eagle in our history is the story told about one of the first battles of the Revolutionary War. “Early in the morning, the noise of the struggle awoke the sleeping eagles and they flew from their lofty nests circling over the heads of the fighting men, all the while giving vent to their raucous cries.” “They are shrieking for freedom!” the patriots said. Our forefathers honored the eagle by placing it on coinage, paper money, documents and government buildings. The eagle has inspired American poets, naturalists and artists, who try to capture the essence of the majestic bird. Native Americans revere the bald eagle and honor it through ceremonies and dances.
They are the only Americans allowed to possess bald eagle feathers or talons.
East Texas Eagles
Today, that bold cry of freedom heard by those patriots long ago is heard in East Texas. Thanks to efforts of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas is home to more than 180 pairs of nesting eagles. Many make their homes on East Texas lakes and rivers. Migrating eagles boost the Texas population during fall and winter when northern eagles fly south to escape frozen lakes and rivers. Rains County has the honor of being the Eagle Capital of Texas. Situated between Lake Tawakoni and Lake Fork, it is the perfect spot for bald eagles to winter and nest. Every January, thousands of eagle watchers gather for Eagle Fest at the Rains High School campus on U.S. Highway 69. The annual event, set for Jan. 18, includes eagle sighting tours, raptor demonstrations, Native American speakers and presentations about eagles by wildlife biologists and experts.
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Texans should be proud of their contributions to re-establishing the bald eagle and expanding its territory. In nature, the delicate balance between man and bird must be under constant vigilance. We can do our part by educating children on the importance of the bald eagle to our history, culture and environment. Start with the dollar bill. Pull it out, turn it over and spend time contemplating the eagle on the Great Seal, olive branch, bundle of thirteen arrows and the scroll in its beak. Think about what this symbol means to you, your children and future generations.
Bald Eagle Facts • Bald eagles have 7,000 feathers. • May live as long as 30 years in the wild (longer in captivity). • Can fly at altitudes as high as 10,000 feet. • Can dive at speeds up to 100 mph and Have wingspans up to seven and a half feet. • Take five years to mature and acquire the distinctive white head and yellow beak and eyes. • The females are larger than the males. • The nests, or eyries, are used year after year and can grow to over nine feet in diameter and weigh in excess of a ton. • An immature bald eagle can be mistaken for a golden eagle because of its mottled coloring and dark beak and eyes. • Several eagles soaring together in a thermal (a warm updraft of air) is called a kettle of eagles.
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Ben Lawrence, along with his wife, Doris, is captain of the Salvation Army in Tyler. The Lawrences have served in the nonprofit service ministry for 17 years and have been stationed in Tyler since 2010. They have two daughters.
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when I was coaching basketball, I would have a meeting where I would write out my season goals and what I expected of my players. While coaching in Irving, my team told me, “Coach, we are so committed to winning and becoming the best team you have ever coached.” I appreciated their comments, but only time would tell if that commitment would come true. Commitment always takes giving. As a believer, your relationship with the Lord is not a oneway street. You can’t expect to sit back and just take from God. You need to learn to give back to Him what He is due. Everything you have, everything you are, everything you have done and will do is because of God and is given by God. Don’t you think you owe Him something in return? A friend of mine once shared a story of how their church’s giving was down. He said that the younger generation didn’t understand the importance of their tithe in their relationship with Christ. But one elderly man still gets it after all these years. He stopped by the office to say, “Pastor, here is my tithe even though I won’t be able to eat for the rest of the week.” My friend gave the money back to the elderly man and told him, “God knows your heart and sacrifice. Please enjoy your
meals the rest of the week.” This man understood that commitment to God meant giving even if it meant that he would not eat. Now that is commitment. My team in Irving showed very quickly that their commitment was not just idle chatter. Oh, they wanted to win, and every player gave extra time to spend working on their game or lifting weights. I didn’t doubt that they were committed to winning. They showed it with their giving hearts. We went 38-2 that year, the only two games we lost where to older boy’s right here in Tyler, in the Salvation Army gym. If you want to be fully committed in sport or life, it will involve giving – sacrificially and unconditionally. God has given you so much as an athlete and believer, why don’t you give back to Him? Try giving three things back to Him: your time, your talents and your treasures. If you are truly committed to Christ, giving will be easy. Honor Him today by giving back your effort, your encouragement and your earnings. Remember, God gave it all so we could have it all. Why do we give so little? Commit to The Salvation Army as we are committed to this community. “Need knows no Season.” “He did not even spare His own Son, but offered Him up for us all; how will He not also with Him grant us everything?” Romans 8:32
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Every year, more than 4,000 men, women and children who come to the Salvation Army in Tyler in need of financial assistance, education, clothing and food receive help and compassion. During the holiday season, The Salvation Army conducts Red Kettle and Angel Tree drives to help the needy.
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