Bastrop Town & Country Summer Journal 2023

Hello Again,

Welcome to our Summer Issue!

This issue is jam packed with good news and interesting people. And every article is about something happening right here in Bastrop County - no road trips this time. Who knew Indian arrowheads are so commonly found here? It's a testament to just how desirable this area has been throughout time.

I think it's easier to find an arrowhead than it is to buy a gift for the dad who has everything but we've got your back with a short list of local made goodies he's sure to enjoy. And best selling author Ryan Holiday has his new book out, The Daily Dad. I'm pretty sure you can pick one up at The Painted Porch Bookshop in on Bastrop.

No matter which summer celebration is your favorite, Bastrop County has you covered with a parade or a festival complete with fireworks or even a rodeo. Have fun, stay chill (see page 26) and enjoy the diverse people that make Bastrop so cool.

Cheers!

Karen Derr and Jon Ryan Publishers and Editors

On the Cover

Mural found in an unassuming alley off Main Street. in Smithville done by graffiti artist Jules Muck, AKA Muckrock.

Born in Stoke-On-Trent, England, in 1978, she started as a preteen, making her mark throughout England and Greece as a graffiti artist,. Muck came to New York City in the early 1990’s and apprenticed under established graffiti artist and muralist Lady Pink

In between commissions, Muck continues to paint free art around the USA. She tags her work “MuckRock” out of loyalty to graffiti’s hip-hop roots and to music itself. www.muckrockart.com

A UNIQUE STYLE

Bastrop has a style all its own and those who make their home here take advantage of being a small town, near the big city, in the middle of Texas's big country. Bastropians are dark skywatchers, golfers, ranchers, a little horsey, artsy, outdoorsy, Main Street dreamers, who love local. If you'd like to reach Bastrop County residents, try an ad in Bastrop Town & Country magazine. It's mailed to owner-occupied homes and ranches across Bastrop County. Call Advertising Sales at 512-720-8290 or email BastropMagazine@gmail.com. Bastrop County's Own, The Peterson Brothers , July 13th at the Lost Pines Art Center Horizons Concert Series. 7pm8:15pm

Plant This Now...

When it's this hot in Central Texas the last thing you want to be doing is pulling weeds. Take a much deserved break. But if you feel the need for dirt under your fingernails, here are some heat loving favorites to plant now.

June - All Month: Malabar Spinach, Okra, Southern Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Peanuts, Pumpkins, Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers.

Start seeds indoors for fall planting: Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers.

July - Early - Mid Month: Pumpkins, Sweet Potatoes, Okra

July - Mid - Late Month: Okra, Corn, Southern Peas, Winter Squash

All August: Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers.

Early to Mid August: Corn, Southern Peas, Winter Squash. Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers.

Mid to Late Month: Potatoes

All August: Cucumbers, Summer Squash

Source: Master Gardner Dolores Leeper, editor of the Garden Guide for Austin & Vicinity and the Secretary/Treasurer for the Bastrop 1832 Farmers' Market. Used with permission.

FRESH AT A FARMERS' MARKET NEAR YOU

The Bastrop 1832 Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. Bastrop1832FarmersMarket.org

Lost Pines Farmers Market open Sunday - 12-4

Community Gardens Bastrop 1067 Hwy 71 W - Follow them on Facebook

Elgin's Farmers Market open Thursday - 4pm to 7pm Veterans' Memorial Park. ElginFarmersMarket.com

The East Eden Farm Stand at 1910 Main Street Bastrop, Open 4-7 PM Wednesdays, 9AM-1PM Fridays & Saturdays. edeneastaustin.com/farm/

Tonic Mercantile owner Paul Squyres tends his raised beds at his Bastrop home.

BastropCounty

TheLastDuelinBastrop

byDavidBragg.

DirectedbyChesterEitzandSarahLoucks,District Clerk.

FeaturingmembersoftheBastropCountyBar Associationincluding:

DistrictJudgeChristopherDuggan,JoeGradyTuck, BryanMcDaniel,CarolineMcClimon,KayRogers, ErnieBogart,JacobDannen,SheriffMauriceCook, andothersincludingGiddingsChiefofPoliceHaril Walpole,BastropCountySheriff'sCaptainE.C."Joey"

Sherman,retiredChildren'sAdvocacyCenter

DirectorTerryBeattie,formerCityCouncilmember DockJackson,studentsGreysonBrevelle,and Madelyn(Maddie)Poston.

TopurchaseticketsfortheJune9-10Dinner Theater,contactDavidBraggat512-496-9031. PurchaseJune11matineeticketsat BastropOpera.org

ForadecadenowtheBastropCountyBarAssociationhas beenraisingmoneyfortheBobbyJenkinsScholarshipFund byputtingonanoriginalandhistoricallyaccurateplay.Their eighthproductionwillbeperformedattheBastropOpera HouseonJune9th,10th,and11th.TheFridayandSaturday showswillincludedinner.

LocalattorneyDavidBragg,whowritesthescripts,startshis researchaboutayearinadvance."Ispendalotoftimein oldnewspapersandbooks,lookingfortruestorieswitha twist."Thestoryalwaysincludesacrimeandthesubsequent trial.Eachproduction'saudienceisthejuryandvotesonthe verdict.Thenthehistoricverdictisdisclosed.Thisyear'splay istitledTheLastDuelinBastropandissetin1907, culminatingwithaduelonMainStreetoverthehonorofa beloveddaughter.

Melodramaandviolenttruestoryaside,ourhometownBar Association'seffortstoraisescholarshipfundsplayslikea Hallmarkmovie.Bragg,whohasnotheaterbackground says,"Ican'temphasizeenoughhowmuchtheactorsinthe playsacrificetobeinitandmakeitasuccess.Onlyafew areseasonedactors.Therestarelawyerswhoarewillingto getonthestageanddotheirbestforaworthycause.It'sa privilegetobeassociatedwithit."

FormerlongtimeBastropOperaHouseExecutiveDirector ChesterEitzlendshisprofessionalexpertise,directingthis year'sproductionwithDistrictClerkSarahLoucks.

EachyeartheBobbyJenkinsScholarshipFundawardsfive $2000scholarshipstostudentsatBastropCountyhigh schools.Theyhaveraisedandawarded$70,000todate.

PlaywriteAttorneyDavidBraggandCouncil MemberDockJacksonwatchrehearsalofTheLast DuelinBastropasChesterEitzdirects.

ActorsHarilWalpole, GreysonBrevelle, TerryBeattieandKay Rogersblockingtheir scenes.

August 18 - September 3

Almost any weekend in Bastrop County you can catch a live theater performance. Add to this the numerous live music shows and you've got a performance calendar that rivals many urban cultural districts.

Bastop Opera House

The historic opera house located at 711 Spring Street in downtown Bastrop was built in 1889. Over the last 130 years it reportedly has been a venue for traveling operas and drama companies, silent movies and early talkies, proms and recitals for local talent. An impressive schedule of shows makes it an important part of Bastrop's tourist appeal. When the Opera House is not presenting plays, musicals and dinner theaters, the company offers Academy Youth Acting Classes to insure Bastrop County has fresh talent for its theater scene for years to come. Executive Director Lisa Holcomb has been personally involved with the Bastrop Opera House since 2004 and serves on the Board of Governors for the Theatre Network of Texas. Besides Holcomb, Bastrop Opera House has eleven board members. Its ongoing success is truly a community effort. You can check out upcoming productions and auditions, buy tickets or volunteer at BastropOperaHouse.org.

Playhouse Smithville

At Playhouse Smithville, artistic director & playwright John Daniels, Jr. is in his thirteenth season. His long and impressive theater resume includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and Communications from Texas A & M University, Kingsville, Texas. His inclusive approach to theater makes Smithville a perfect place for a passionate novice to get involved. In John's own words, "Theatre belongs to every man, no training is required and no rules of class apply." Exact dates and times to be announced for the Playhouse outdoor performance of Peter Pan in the park at 100 NW First Street Smithville in late June. Go to PlayhouseSmithville.com for details.

June 30 - July 16

June 2,3,4

PREMIUM BASEBALL INSTRUCTION: CENTRAL TEXAS STORM

Central Texas Storm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Select Youth Baseball and Softball organization thatplaystournamentsintheCentralTexasarea. Itsmissionistoempower,educateandequipthe youthofBastrop,Colorado,Fayette,Lavaca,and Lee counties, teaching the fundamentals of leadership, teamwork, acceptance, and commitment. "We are making it possible for youths of all backgrounds and socioeconomic areas to have the opportunity to experience organizedrecreationalballplaywhereitotherwise wouldnotbeanoptionforthem."CTS'sExecutive Director Marty Bigham explains that rural kids oftendon'tgetenoughgamesortheprofessional coaching needed to take their skills to the next level. A Schulenburg resident and father, he helped found the organization to expand opportunities for players 8 to 18 years of age, closer to home. Bigham says tryouts for the fall session will commence soon and interested parents or those wishing to support the CTS missioncanfindoutmoreatCentexStorm.org.

Our vision is a future where all youth, sports coaches, parents, officials, and administrators are educated and all children have access to safe and positive sports experiences that can give them access to and guide them to opportunities post high school. CentexStorm.org

MexicanShrimpCampechana

Ingredients:

1 lbs raw medium peeled deveined

shrimp

1/2 medium red onion

2 limes juiced

1/2 large cucumber

1-2 large raw jalapeño (seeded)

1 cup sliced pimento stuffed green olives

1 large avacado (diced)

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)

1/2 cup ketchup

16 ozs Clamato

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoon prepared horseradish

2 tablespoons olive oil

Louisiana hot sauce to taste

Tortilla or plantain chips

Instructions:

Cook shrimp in salted boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes or just until pink and firm. Drain and set aside to cool while you prep the rest of the ingredients

Finely dice the cucumber, onion, jalapeño, cilantro. Combine with olives and tomatoes in a large bowl. Squeeze lime juice, add ketchup, Worcestershire, Clamato, horseradish sauce, and olive oil. Stir to combine.

Reserve 8 of your best whole shrimp for garnish. Add in rough chopped shrimp, and diced avocado. Adjust horseradish if needed. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve in a tall glass or parfait dish with a spoon. Hang whole shrimp on glass for garnish.

Notes:

This campechana will be quite soupy but delicious. Best served after chilling for at least two hours Serve with tortilla chips or plantain chips. Makes 4 - 6 servings.

SUMMER Happening this

June 2nd. Summer Luna Market at Elgin Memorial Park. Artisans, music, food, and drink. 7 PM to 10, SheCreatesCommunity.com

June 3rd. Bastrop Pride Festival Downtown Block Party, 7 PM to 11 PM, Vendors, Entertainment, Refreshments

June 4th. Bastrop Pride Festival Fishermans Park, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Local bands, arts & crafts booths, youth activities, and plenty of festival food and beverages.

June 17th. 14th Annual Blue Flame Cruisers Car and Motorcycle Show. Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Participants - $30 pre-registration $35 Onsite. Free to the public. Phone: (512) 629-6441

June 17th. Bastrop Juneteenth Freedom Celebration Parade, Hosted down the historic Main Street Bastrop, parade participants will show off and display their various organizations and affiliations. Come enjoy the different categories being represented all in celebration of our African American culture. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

June 17th. Bastrop Juneteenth Freedom Celebration FestivalFishermans Park. Activities for kids and adults all day - 11 AM to 10 PM. Vendors, DJs, Special Musical Guests. BastropJuneteenthCelebration.com

June 18th. Father's Day

June 19th. Juneteenth

June 28th. Kana Winery Botox Party with Aesthetic Collective, 707 Chestnut St. Contact Lindsay Kana for more information at (512) 3082908, kanawineandmore.com

June 30-July 16. Bastrop Opera House presents TriptoBountiful. Directed By Martha Cherbini. June 30, July 7, 8, 14, and 15 @ 7:30 PM July 1, 9, and 16 @ 2:30 PM, bastropoperahouse.org

July 1. The first annual Bastrop Stampede 5k and Kids Mile will join the Central Texas summertime running calendar this year. 8:00-10:30 AM, Fisherman's Park $45/adult $15/kid. https://austinrunners.org/bastrop-stampede/

July 1. Bastrop's First Annual Big Bang! Celebration! Pet and Pal Parade 8:30 AM. - Registration Bastrop County Courthouse, 9:15 AMJudging, 10:00 AM - Parade. Main Street corn hole tournament, Bastrop B A N G O downtown bingo cards to be entered into a prize drawing, Market Days sidewalk vendors 10-5. Culminating at Fisherman's Park at 6 PM with music, concessions, and fireworks at dusk. https://www.cityofbastrop.org/page/city.bigbang

July 2. Riverbend Park Festivities - 12:00 PM-9 PM Beer Booth, Food, & Arts &Crafts Vendors. 4:00 PM- 8:00 PM Live Music,9:00 PM Fireworks. Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce at 512-237-2313

July 4. Independence Day

July 13th. Lost Pines Art Center Horizons Concert Series

The Peterson Brothers at 7 PM- 8:15 PM, door open at 6:15. BYOB Jazz, blues, soul, and funk. Bastrop natives, Glenn Jr. on vocals and guitar, and Alex on bass, vocals, and violin. Admission is $10, or FREE for Members. Kids under 12 are free. 1204 Chestnut Bastrop. LostPinesArtCenter.org

July 21st. Watercolor Techniques and Methods at Lost Pines Art Center. 1204 Chestnut Bastrop. LostPinesArtCenter.org

Aug 1-5 th. 76th Annual Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo

5-nights of rodeo events including barrel racing and mutton bustin'. Other festivities include live music, food vendors, class reunions, corn hole & washer tournaments, a grand parade, and more! Mayfest Park. www.bastrophomecomingrodeo.org

Aug 18-Sept 3. Bastrop Opera House Presents SteelMagnolias

Directed by Kelsey Layton. Friday & Saturday 7:30, Sunday 2:30 bastropoperahouse.org

August 23rd. "Relaxation Yoga & Wine” at Kana Winery 6-7:30 PM 707 Chestnut St. Bastrop. kanawineandmore.com

Every Month

Live music at Storehouse Market & Eatery - Wednesdays 7-9 PM

Bingo at Bastrop Beer Co. Wednesdays 7-9 PM

Cornhole Tournaments at Community Gardens Wednesdays 7 PM

Elgin Sip, Shop & Stroll - 2nd Thursday Downtown, 5 PM-8 PM

Art After Dark Lost Pines Art Center - First Saturday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - art, live music & refreshments.

Trivia Tuesday at Heroes Sports Bar, Wednesdays 7-10 PM

Karaoke Night at Old Town Wednesday and Friday Nights

Karaoke Night at Heroes Sports Bar Thursdays 6-10 PM

Trivia Nights Bastrop Beer Co. Thursdays 7-9 PM

Open Mic Night at Film Alley Tuesdays 7-9 PM

Open Mic Night at Fat Cat Lounge, Smithville - Every Thursday 7-9 pm. Signup starts at 6:00. 301 Main St.

Cornhole Tournament at Bastrop Beer Co. Tuesdays 6:30-10 PM

Open Ride Day at Mayfest Park, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 8 AM-10 PM

https://www.cityofbastrop.org/page/parks.home

Farm Street Opry, 1st Thursday 5:30 PM

Singles Mingle at Film Alley - 2nd Thursday 7-9 PM

Gayme Night - Every 3rd Thursday presented by Bastrop Pride at Bastrop Games & Hobbies 5:00-9:00 PM, 711 Chestnut Bastrop.

July 13 The Peterson Brothers Live at Lost Pines Art Center at 7pm- 8:15pm

July 14 The Reverent Few Live at Neighbors Kitchen & Yard 7:30-10:30

July 14 Hillbilly National Bank Live at Copper Shot Distillery 7:00-10:00

July 15 Bottlecap Mountain Live at Neighbors Kitchen 7:30-10:30

July 15 Tish & the Mizzbehavins Live at Copper Shot 7:00-10:00

July 16 Kelly & Viotlet of Madam Radar Live at Neighbors 5:00-8:00

July 21 Rye Mountain Revelry Live at Neighbors Kitchen 7:30-10:30

July 21 Tracy & Resendis Live at Copper Shot Distillery 7:00-10:00

July 22 Randy Collier & Grassland Live Neighbors 7:30-10:30

July 22 Them That Know Live at Copper Shot Distillery 7:00-10:00

July 23 Jace & Kody of Madam Radar Live Neighbors Kitchen 5:00-8:00

July 28 Natalie Metcalf Live at Neighbors Kitchen & Yard 7:30-10:30

July 28 David Spann Live at Copper Shot Distillery 7:00-10:00

July 29 Ben Zuniga Band Live at Neighbors Kitchen & Yard 7:30-10:30

July 29 Dom Cours & Co Live at Copper Shot Distillery 7:00-10:00

July 30 Fallon Franklin Live at Neighbors Kitchen & Yard 5:00-8:00

Aug 4 Oscar Ornelas Trio Live at Neighbors Kitchen & Yard 7:30-10:30

Aug 5 Aname Rose Live at Neighbors Kitchen & Yard 7:30-10:30

Aug 6 Zak Schaffer Live at Neighbors Kitchen & Yard 5:00-8:00

Aug 11 Matthew Brodnax and the Blues Sherpas Live at Neighbors 7:30-10:30

Aug 11 North of Luck Live at Copper Shot Distillery 7:00-10:00

Aug 12 The Soap Boxers Live at Neighbors Kitchen & Yard 7:30-10:30

Aug 13 Lindsay Beavers & Brad Stivers Live at Neighbors Kitchen 5:00-8:00

Aug 18 Ryan Paul Davis Live at Neighbors Kitchen & Yard 7:30-10:30

Aug 18 Ru Coleman and The Big Hurt Live at Copper Shot Distillery 7:00-10:00

Aug 19 Max Rios and The Waysiders Live at Neighbors Kitchen 7:30-10:30

Aug 19 DJ Champ Live at Copper Shot Distillery 7:00-10:00

Aug 20 Ella Reid Live at Neighbors Kitchen & Yard 5:00-8:00

Aug 25 Hoursglass Live at Neighbors Kitchen & Yard 7:30-10:30

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Information was accurate at the time of printing but subject to change. Call ahead to confirm, please.

"FINDING AN ARROWHEAD IS CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION"

StarttalkingtoBastropCountyranchers, hunters,andfarmersandyou'llfindanarrowhead enthusiastamongthem,guaranteed.Anditwon't takeyoulong.BT&Ctalkedtoexactlytwo outdoorswomenweknow,independently,and theybothconfessedtheirpassionforarrowhead hunting.

Long-timeBastropianJudiHooverhascollected arrowheads,shardsofpottery,andstonemarbles. Someofherfindswerejustlayingontopofthe groundandshebelievesmostofthemarefrom TonkawaIndians. Judisays,"WhenI'm searchingforarrowheadsIgetintoazone.It'slike I'mmesmerized."

Localarrowheadhunterswetalkedtowax sentimental,evenspiritualaboutfindingartifacts alongunspoiledcreeksandbeautifuloutlooksin BastropCounty.ItmakessensethatourNative predecessorslingeredandenjoyedthesameprime spots,leavingbehindeverydayitemsasa testamenttotheirhabitationhere.

Remember,it'sillegaltotakeartifactsyoufind frompublicland.Alwaysgetwrittenpermission totakeartifacts,includingarrowheads,from privateland.

HUNTING FOR SHARDS OF THE PAST

Forthoseofyouwhospendyourfairshareoftimetraipsingaroundoutdoorsbuthavenever foundanarrowhead,takeheart.JudiHooverbelievestherearestillartifactstobefoundallover BastropCounty.We'veputtogethersometipswiththehelpofauthorTomKeer(TomKeer.com) whoisafreelancewriterforpublicationslikeFieldandStream.He'sfoundancientartifactswhile doingresearchforhisrealjobwhichiswritingabouthuntingandfishing.Niceworkforsure! Herearetipshesayswillboostyouroddsoffindingarrowheads.

Dosomeresearch.WithTexasA&M,TexasState,andU.T.allnearbywitharcheology programs,thereisawealthofinformationpublishedaboutancientinhabitantshere. Timeyourhunt.Keersaysspringisthebesttimeofyearbecausethegroundismoistand softer.Runofffromrainsexposesfreshsoil.Freshlyplowedordiscedsoilisalsogood. Searchnearwater,presentandpast.Lookatoldmapsofthearea.Creeksdryupandchange course.NativeAmericansoftensetupseasonalcampsandhuntednearwatersources. Relyonoralhistorywhenyoucan.Inotherwords,askaround.Keensaysit'softenmore accuratethantheinternet.

Knowyourstone.Quartz,limestone,andmarbleallhadtheiruses,butarrowheadswere mostlymadefromchert,obsidian,andflint.Shellandboneweresometimesusedalso. Identifywhatyoufind.TheOfficialOverstreetIndianArrowheadOnlineDatabase (OverstreetID.com)isanexcellentsource.Themoreyouknow,thekeeneryoureyeswillbe fordifferentiatingachipofrockfromahand-sharpenedtool. Don'tlimityoursearchtoarrowheads.Axes,scrapers,marbles,pottery,anddrillscanbe found.

Manyfindswillbe200to500yearsoldbutnewinformationemergeseveryfewyearsfrom archeologistsinCentralTexas.In2018,archaeologistsuncoveredevidenceofhumanslivingnot farfromAustindatingback16,000to20,000years.Ifyouwanttotakeyourinterestinprehistoric artifactstothenextlevel,volunteerforfieldworkatGaultSchool.orgwherethesemostrecent history-changingdiscoverieshavebeenmade.

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BASTROP COUNTY IS KNOWN FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF TYPES AND HIGH QUALITY POINTS, THE HOGEYE CLOVIS CACHE BEING ONE EXAMPLE.

SIERRA ARTIFACT S STORE AT ARROWHEADS.COM

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FOR SALE

602 E 24th St. Houston Heights $725,000

A Heights classic, this 1922 bungalow is perfectly positioned on a 6000 sq foot corner lot in the heart of the Sunset Heights.

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JUSTPENDED 1013ParkPrairie, Fayetteville$595,000

BeautifulLakeFayetteisjust stepsaway!TheOldPark Lodgecouldbeyours.Formerly aprosperousbaitstoreand restaurant,theproperty includes25storageunits,a store/restaurant,anda spacious,mostlyone-story homeoriginallybuiltin1920.

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CUBA ~ Nov 7 – 18, 2023,

CAMIBAculturaltoursembodiesthe essenceofworldtravelasit influencestheartculture.Our excursionsgivetour-goersan intimateglimpseattheprocess behindthemasterpieceaswellasthe artiststhemselves.Weoffertoursto agrowingnumberofdestinations includingCuba,OaxacaMexico,San MigueldeAllendeMexico,Mexico City,Argentina,Guatemala&Peru. 512-937-5921

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daddy-O

FATHER'SDAY2023

SUNDAY,JUNE18TH

Local ManMade ManStuff

Does Dad enjoy a good cigar every now and then? The knowledgable staff at C & S Cigar Lounge will help you choose the perfect gift or sampler. They also offer cigar swag, lockers and pre-prohibition cocktails made with Copper Shot Distillery'swhisky.512-412-6029

705PineStreet,Bastrop.

ATXJerky-YoucanfinditatBerdoll'sand natural markets or you can get it straight fromthesourceat107N.MainSt.inElgin. WhywethinkDadwilllikeit?It'sallnatural, no preservatives and made from grass-fed Angusbeef.Lotsofflavorsbutwelovedthe PlainOleBeef.ATXJerky.com

Pamper him with products: Shaving soaps and brushes, beard oil, shampoo bars and natural soaps made locally by Tonic Mercantile. Available at Black and White Interiors-1015MainSt.Bastrop. BlackandWhiteInteriors.com

PREPROHIBITION CLASSIC

Aviation

Created more than 100 years ago, this eyecatching drink only came back into fashion in the 2000's when the violet liqueur became available in the US again. Add a floral note and a lovely hue to a glass of bubbly or a gin and tonic by adding a drizzle of it.

Ingredients

2 oz. gin

1/2 oz. lemon juice

1/2 oz. crème de violette liqueur

1/4 oz. maraschino liqueur

ice brandied cherry, for garnish

Method

Add gin, lemon juice and liqueurs to a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a coupe or other cocktail glass, then garnish with a brandied cherry, lemon twist optional.

drink this now

THE DOORS OF BASTROP COUNTY

Tree Houses, Teahouses & Hobbit Nests

Bastrop designer/builder Mark Korzeniewski has worked alongside architects and designers from California to Japan, where he was invited to give a workshop on building his unique elevated structures. He has been a carpenter since he was eighteen but he is most sought after today for his artfully designed garden structures, tree houses, and backyard retreats.

Landing in the Austin area in the 90s, it makes sense that Korzeniewski put down roots where both nature and creativity are prized and a treehouse for adults seems perfectly sensible. The Hobbit's Nest was started as a backyard getaway for birdwatching but evolved into a whimsical destination available for short-term rental in Paige. The owners were so pleased with his work, they commissioned Korzeniewski to build the Elf's Aerie.

Korzeniewski says his aesthetic is inspired by mountain homes and traditional Japanese architecture. "My eco/ethical inspiration is the 1960s consciousness movements." He often incorporates lumber from standing dead cedars and will bring in a mill when he's able to harvest on-site. He does take on more traditional work but be prepared to have your project elevated by his artistic eye and aesthetic. See more of his work at intergallactictreehouses.com.

The Hobbit Nest Treehouse at Lost Pines Shire, built by Korzeniewski, is a livable treehouse. With cedar walls and custom furnishing, it's currently available at VRBO.com as a unique getaway in Paige Texas. www.LostPinesShire.com.

Custom treehouse Korzenierwski recently completed in Wimberly Texas is a young girls dream come true. Enter via it's ladder or kids can scamper up a corridor of twisted vines.

Cool OffBastrop

5 COOL WAYS TO CHILL LOCALLY THIS SUMMER

1.GrabanIcedItalianSodaatTracy'sDrive-Inat1602MainSt.The baristatherewillcustomizesweetnessandmakeitwithorwithout cream.Aniceperk!FollowthemonInstagram attracysdriveingrocery forothericedspecials.

2.MakeaSplash!HyattRegencyLostPinesResortoffersdaypassesto theirpoolandlazyriver.Theyevenhaveatwo-storywaterslide! $50/person. https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/hyatt-regency-lostpines-resort-and-spa.TheBastropStateParkpoolisopentothe public.VisittheirFacebookpageforhoursofoperation. https://www.facebook.com/bastrop

3.Takeacoldplunge!StriveHumanOptimizationattheBastrop FitnessProjectofferssaunasandcoldplunges.Reportedbenefitsare reducedstress,decreasedinflammation,increasedmetabolism,anda rushofendorphins.301MartinLutherKingDr.Bastrop

4.TakeadipintheColoradoRiver.FishermansParkhasabeach whereyoucaneasilygetintothewater.Additionally,BastropRiver CompanylocatedinsideFisherman'sParkattheboatlaunchoffers paddleboardandkayakrentalsforafunandrefreshingwaytocooloff onahotsummerday.

5.SoakupthecoolattheBastropVisitorCenterandMuseum.Andwe aretalkingaboutboththeairconditioningandthecoolexhibits.In JunetheMuseumfeatures HistoricPreservationBastrop:Beforeand Afterwith imagesofdowntownBastrop.InJulythroughAugust,view ImagesofValor exhibitsLatinosandLatinasofWorldWar2.

Summer Summer Home Home "To Do" "To Do"

In times of drought, make sure your foundation is watered evenly.

Keep an eye on large trees to look for signs of stress and consult an arborist if needed.

Reverse the direction of your ceiling fan so that it pushes the cool air downward.

Change your AC filter to make sure pollen and pollutants are not clogging it up.

Pressure wash your driveway and patio to make entertaining more enjoyable.

Drain and clean your hot water heaters.

Clean refrigerator coils so they run efficiently.

Check for leaks next to showers and toilets and under sinks.

Check weather stripping around doors, including your garage door. Replace where necessary to keep cool air in and hot air out.

It's HOT so don't overdo. Just one task each week will keep your home in top shape.

This home maintenance reminder is brought to you by The Lori Tuggle Agency. www.lorituggleagency.com

Your home is your largest investment. Make sure it's protected year round.