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16 SOCIAL SCENE 22 / TOAST OF THE TOWN 2018 24 / NFL ALUMNI CARING FOR KIDS BANQUET
28 / CTWC PROTECT THE LAKES GOLF TOURNEY 32 / DAM THAT CANCER
COVER STORY 34 / MAESTRO BAY’S OPUS LIQUID ASSETS 46 / ALTSTADT BREWERY STYLE FILE 50 / THE LAKEWAY LOOK SPOTLIGHT 54 / STEEL MAGNOLIA MARKETPLACE/THE LASH LOUNGE HEALTH & BEAUTY 56 / BACK TO FITNESS
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ON THE COVER: Austin Symphony Orchestra’s Maestro Peter Bay conducts the 300+ musicians, singers
and dancers in Leonard Bernstein’s MASS, performed June 29th and 30th at The Long Center for the Performing Arts. Read more about Maestro Bay’s dream come true starting on p 34. 12 WATERWAYS | Fall 2018
AUSTIN CELEBRATES BERNSTEIN’S MASS
INSIDE: SNEAK PEEK OF ALTSTADT BREWERY GETTING BACK INTO THE FITNESS GROOVE STRIKE STYLE GOLD AND MORE
COVER, COVER STORY AND ALTSTADT BREWERY PHOTOGRAPHY BY BEN PORTER; AUSTIN LIBRARY PHOTOGRAPHY BY LINDSEY SMITH; EMACIPET PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRYANT HILL; BERNSTEIN GALA PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT VAN OSDOL
16 / EMANCIPET ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER
With Maestro Peter Bay
Our August issue celebrates Austin Symphony Orchestra’s Maestro Peter Bay as he fulfills his life-long dream of conducting MASS, written by his idol, the world-renowned composer Leonard Bernstein. Just as that production is the symbolic passing of the conductor’s baton from Bernstein to Bay, a similar symbolic baton was passed at Waterways when Cathie Parssinen passed to me the publication she founded. And just as Maestro Bay put his stamp on MASS, you’ll see a reflection of me as the magazine evolves with a new aesthetic and a broader scope, both in content and in distribution, over the next year. Many stars aligned to make Austin’s production of MASS happen, and that’s exactly what’s happened with Waterways . Several people have helped make this revitalization possible, and I owe them my thanks. First, I thank Cathie for providing me such a strong foundation upon which to build. I thank my husband, Drew, for saying “Sure!” when I asked if he’d like to go on another adventure with me. To my partners, Derek and Heather Beitzel, I thank you for joining me in another business venture. I am grateful to my associates Lou DeLone, Meg Eulberg and Ann Song for so willingly helping a woman with a dream. Finally, here’s a shout-out to my friend and Waterways new Managing Editor Sarah Walker, for believing in me, making me
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laugh and just getting me. These people are truly the wind beneath my wings. Here’s to new adventures and cooler temperatures!
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Karyna Donley, Liz Feezor, Mary Harper, Jo Karr Tedder CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: Lynn Dobson, Corrie Ficara, Fonda San Miguel, Bryant Hill, Julia Keim/ Giant Noise, Caleb Kerr, Brandi Nellis, Nine Banded Whiskey, Patti Pieszchala, Plate By Dzintra, Haley Plotkin, Ben Porter, Rusty Schramm, Lindsey Smith, Steel Magnolia Marketplace, Scott Van Osdol
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These words were spoken by some of the many humans whom low-cost veterinary care organization Emancipet has helped by providing health care services to the furry members of their families. On May 11th some 470 Emancipet employees, volunteers, donors and other guests gathered in the Zilker Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Austin to celebrate 19 years of service with its annual luncheon fundraiser. Emancipet has plenty of reasons to celebrate. In 2017 it >>
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opened its doors in Philadelphia, its first clinic outside of Texas, where it can provide low-cost and sometimes free spay and neuter surgeries, microchipping, routine vaccinations and other preventative care for the canine and feline members of families living in lower-income, underserved areas of the City of Brotherly Love. Demand is so high in Philadelphia that the clinic is adding a second full-time veterinarian to its staff. Back home at its two Austin clinics and at its Houston location, it began offering the three-injection heartworm disease treatment for dogs at a cost greatly reduced from the average of $1,000. By the end of last year, Emancipet’s dedicated staff had served nearly 93,600 dogs and cats by providing some 71,540 preventative care visits, performing 33,300 free and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries as well as nearly 180 special surgeries, and administering almost 625 heartworm disease treatments. Highlighted throughout the event was all the work Emancipet employees and volunteers performed in Houston in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Not long after setting up to help residents and their animal companions after the storm, the organization’s leaders saw the tremendous need and the tremendous devastation, and so from September 9th through December 9th, it provided at its East End clinic spay and neuter procedures, preventative care, microchipping and other services absolutely free to all residents regardless of income. The response was astounding: One thousand spay and neuter surgeries were booked within the first 24 hours of Emancipet making the announcement. By the end of the three months, Emancipet Houston had served more than 6,640 animals with some $884,000 worth of free services. To continue to meet the ongoing needs in the Houston area, the organization is opening a second location later this year. All this work highlights one of the key goals and prime motivators >>
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“Veterinary care is our vehicle for bringing more love into this world,” said Mills.
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for Emancipet: “Keep families together.” Far too many families who are struggling with financial difficulties are forced to surrender their canine and feline family members because they either cannot afford veterinary care and preventative treatments or do not have access to vet services in their neighborhoods. The Central Texas-born and –raised agency works so that no family might ever have to face this difficult decision. Throughout her keynote address, Emancipet CEO Amy Mills reinforced this idea by sharing not just statistics for 2017 but also by sharing some stories from the families behind those numbers. One of the stories Mills related was about a woman who had received a double-lung transplant and had reached out to Emancipet for help getting her two dogs vaccinated. Her doctors had informed her that if the dogs were not vaccinated, they presented a health risk to her and thus could not live with her once she left the hospital. Her financial situation due to her illness and treatment left her unable to afford the vaccinations, and having already lost her mother and a sibling to the same lung-scarring illness that had required her to have the organ transplant, the woman was on the verge of losing two more family members without help. In her thank-you note, the grateful woman, now reunited with her canine companions, said that her world would have been much darker if not for Emancipet’s assistance. “Light is getting in.” Mills also announced that Emancipet is teaming with The Humane Society of the United States and 22 other 20 WATERWAYS | Fall 2018
organizations from around the world to offer free spay and neuter procedures in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico starting this June. Clinics will operate in multiple locations for a week in June and November and then again in February and May of next year. The goal: to alter at least 20,000 cats and dogs on an island where a large percentage of the canine and feline population had not been altered even before Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria devastated much of this U.S. territory. Even after the year-long effort, the work won’t end, for the coalition is donating all the surgical equipment, supplies and other related goods to local animal welfare agencies so that the work can continue. The luncheon is one of the organization’s many fundraising events. The goal of this year’s event was to collect at least $470,000 in pledges from attendees. Angela Dorsey, who serves on Emancipet’s board of directors, announced during the presentation that a trio of supporters together had pledged to match dollar for dollar up to $100,000 the money raised during the luncheon. These funds will help the organization continue its mission to make veterinary care affordable and accessible to all pet owners. “Veterinary care is our vehicle for bringing more love into this world,” said Mills. That love was evident in the faces of the families spotlighted during the presentation and in the faces of those present for this anniversary celebration. To donate to Emancipet or learn about volunteering opportunities, visit the Get Involved page of the Emancipet website, Emancipet.org.
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By the end of last year, Emancipet’s dedicated staff had served nearly 93,600 dogs and cats by providing some 71,540 preventative care visits, performing 33,300 free and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries as well as nearly 180 special surgeries, and administering almost 625 heartworm disease treatments.
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On a warm evening in mid-May, 60 guests gathered at the stylish Westlake home of Joe and Sandra Aragona for some basketball talk, all to benefit St. David’s Foundation. Tip-Off with Coach Shaka Smart featured cocktails and a seated dinner on the lawn followed by a Q&A with the University of Texas men’s
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BIG HEARTS NFL Alumni Raise Funds for Child Protection
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he NFL Alumni-Austin Chapter held its 16th annual Caring for Kids Banquet in early May at The Lakeway Resort and Spa. The event drew some 280 attendees and raised more than $371,000 for the Center for Child Protection, which assists children who witness violent crime or are abuse victims. Guests mingled with football greats, including Dallas Cowboys legend Ed “Too Tall” Jones and former UT Longhorns coach Mack Brown. Ahmad Brooks, who played for Coach Brown as part of the “winningest class in UT history,” was emcee. >>
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Guests mingled with football greats, including Dallas Cowboys legend Ed “Too Tall” Jones and former UT Longhorns coach Mack Brown. basic values: desire, discipline and dedication. The retired defensive tackle in his heartfelt speech touched on how fortunate he was to have inspiring mentors and coaches and how those experiences drive him to “pay it forward.” Although the annual NFL Alumni Golf Classic was rained out the next day, the fundraiser was still a successful affair.
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residents, businesses, local government representatives, property owner associations and other concerned citizens. The coalition advocates for responsible water management policies that minimize risks to the drinking water supply and adverse economic impacts that result when lake levels drop. To help fund this advocacy work, supporters came together in early May for the Fifth Annual Protect the Lakes Golf Tournament at the Escondido Golf and Lake Club in Horseshoe Bay. The tournament attracted 112 golfers, who played in foursomes on the Tom >>
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Fazio-designed course on the shores of Lake LBJ. The afternoon prior to the tournament, Steve and Debbie Peek hosted some 100 attendees at a cocktail reception and silent auction in their home overlooking the Pedernales. This year’s silent auction was the most successful ever. The proceeds from these events covers a portion of the CTWC’s annual operating expenses. The monies raised will certainly be put to use as this year is shaping up to be a critical one for the coalition: It is focused on two of the most important projects in its seven-year history. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is updating its 2015 Water Management Plan, and the CTWC is working with other groups to ensure the 2018 plan reflects current and future conditions. It previously worked to ensure that the 2015 plan included, among other measures, increased lake release trigger levels to avoid massive releases of water during times of dwindling supplies. The second project is the Texas Legislature’s review of the LCRA and its mission and performance as mandated by the Texas Sunset Act. Based on public input and the findings of the Sunset staff, the Sunset Commission will adopt recommendations for the full legislature to consider when it convenes in January 2019. The Sunset review process allows every Texan the opportunity to suggest ways to strengthen the LCRA and thus safeguard the Highland Lakes now and for future generations. The CTWC is committed to working collaboratively with the LCRA and others to focus on education and conservation of limited water supplies. It takes a multidisciplinary approach based on current science and best practices for water management. Funding is needed to hire hydrology experts and water attorneys as well as to coordinate regulatory and legislative representation and to leverage the passion of dedicated volunteers and concerned residents and business owners. A contribution to the CTWC is an investment toward sustainable water supplies to keep Central Texas businesses healthy and its economy strong. For more information or to support the coalition, visit its website at CentralTexasWaterCoalition.org. Jo Karr Tedder founded the Central Texas Water Coalition after serving on the LCRA’s Water Management Plan Stakeholder Advisory Committee in 2010. She has served as its president since its inception.
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for water. Extremely low lake levels increase fire dangers due to water accessibility issues. They reduce property values and tax revenue for schools and government, and they lead to job losses as business revenues plummet. Here are some more of the risks to the Highland Lakes:
>> The 2015 LCRA Water Management Plan
needs updating to better ensure responsible water management and conservation policies.
>> Water pricing remains inequitable and unsustainable.
The LCRA has slightly raised the price of raw water to agribusiness and is applying a surcharge for high use, but municipal and business users still pay 10 times more for water than agribusiness users—$145 per acre foot compared to less than $14 per acre foot.
>> Water management decisions too often don’t
consider economic impact. Central Texas is experiencing rapid growth, which increases water needs. No new water supply projects are in the works in Central Texas, and the relatively small Arbuckle Reservoir under construction downstream does not directly provide water for upstream use. Economic impact from low lake levels is not part of the state Water Code and is not currently considered in water planning.
>> Weather experts predict more drought. A recent
Texas Water Development Board study shows less water is flowing into the Central Texas watershed.
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alk to just about anyone who’s worked with Maestro Peter Bay, Music Director and Conductor of the Austin Symphony Orchestra since 1998, and you’ll hear pretty much the same thing: He is a talented, generous, genial, humble man who doesn’t hesitate to say yes when asked to serve the Austin performing arts community. Whether it’s conducting the symphony for the city’s always-popular Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza or making time to teach the youngest children about music, he is renowned for his willingness to share his passion with others. So when Bay recognized that the 100th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth—the 100th birthday of his idol and inspiration—might be the best time to fulfill a dream he’d been cultivating since he was all of 14, the number of people who stepped up and said, “Yes!” to this endeavor is astounding but at the same time not at all surprising. For the fully staged, independent, historic production of Bernstein’s MASS at The Long Center on June 29th and 30th is not only The Live Music Capital of the World’s event honoring the legendary American composer and conductor, but it is also the realization of a vision and the culmination of a journey spanning most of Peter Bay’s life.
THE DREAM BEGINS One might say the Austin production of MASS began almost a decade before Bernstein even composed it. As Maestro Bay tells the story, one could even say it began when he was sleeping in a crib. “My father in particular was a hi-fi stereo buff, so from when I was an infant he played records all the time, and a lot of the records at home were of Leonard Bernstein. So it all seems to fit together.” Fast forward to Bay at age 9, when he had an even more formative encounter with the composer, this time via television. “Four times a year, at least when I was a kid when I first saw him on television, CBS Television…would broadcast a young peo-
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ple’s concert with the New York Philharmonic. [Bernstein] wrote the script and he conducted the orchestra, and then he turned around and talked to the kids in the audience,” he explains. “There was something so magnetic about the way he was conducting the orchestra. He was animated,” recalls Bay with his own enthusiasm. “He clearly was living the music while he was conducting it. He rarely stood still on the podium. He was jumping up and down. And then when he’d turn around and talk to the young people there, he did so without talking down to them. He did so with so much enthusiasm, like I want these kids to know how this music is put together. “I don’t know what it was about him and that television show that got me, but I was 9 and I decided then and there I was going to become a conductor.” Fast forward again, this time to the early 1970s. Jackie Kennedy Onassis commissioned family friend Leonard Bernstein to compose a work for the inauguration of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. On September 8, 1971, MASS: A Theatre Piece for Singers, Players, and Dancers debuted. “I was still hell-bent on becoming Bernstein Jr,” Bay shares with a chuckle. “When I found out that he was writing the piece to open The Kennedy Center and having grown up in Washington, it was a must that I be there.” A 14-year-old Bay was in the audience for the fourth performance, having taken the bus solo back to his birthplace. “I was so struck by the piece and the spectacle of it that that’s when the dream started. I really had to conduct this piece. I just didn’t know when and how because clearly it’s a major production to do it staged. ... I just didn’t know how I was going to be able to pull this off.” After a pause he adds, “I still don’t know quite how we pulled it off, but it’s happening.”
A MODEST PROPOSAL The Austin production of MASS is entirely independent and entirely a grassroots effort. That achievement is no small feat for what the maestro had in mind: a fully staged production in its entirety. As part of the two-year, global celebration of Bernstein’s centennial, London, Paris, Glasgow and Los Angeles are also mounting full performances of the work, but not all of them are fully staged. For example, the Los Angeles production in February 2018 was semistaged, with the orchestra and all the performers on stage, more like a concert presentation rather than a traditional musical or opera performance. “The way I saw it, it was a fully staged performance with sets, costumes, lighting and the orchestra in the pit. And that’s how we’re going to do it!” Mounting a fully staged, complete production with the 300+ performers requires talent and money. A lot of money. Grappling with the knowledge that the Bernstein centennial would be the perfect time to fulfill his dream and with the knowledge that funding could be incredibly difficult to obtain, he made a bit of serendipitous discovery: Bernstein’s niece Karen lives right here in Austin. “When I finally met her, of course I felt like a real groupie,” he admits sheepishly. “I said, ‘We want to plan something really special for your uncle. What should we do?’ She said, ‘Just do MASS.’” Bay laughs heartily as he continues, “Just like that! Just do MASS! >>
“HE IS ARGUABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT
American-born classical musician of the 20th century,” Maestro Bay says of his idol, Leonard Bernstein. “Part of that is due to his extraordinary conducting abilities and his ability to write memorable music. He’s a composer. He was a concert pianist and an author.” Bernstein is probably best known for having written the Broadway musical West Side Story as well as the musicals On the Town, Wonderful Town and 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. He also composed many classical works. “But he was also very much involved in world politics from a pacifist standpoint. Human rights. He did many, many charitable events. Going back to the 40s, he did concerts for the troops in Palestine when Israel was becoming a country. He did a benefit concert for victims of the Holocaust in the 40s. Fast forward to the 80s or so, he did many benefits to help AIDS victims. So he was a world citizen as well as being one of the extraordinary musicians of our time.”
“I said, ‘But it’s…you have…you need 300 people, and it’s very expensive, and I don’t have the money.’ “She said, ‘Just find it. Just find the people. All the people are here. Just get the money.’ As simple as that!” Karen Bernstein’s words were prophetic. Key organizations in Austin’s performing arts community—Austin Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Austin, Austin Opera, Conspirare, Chorus Austin, Panoramic Voices, The University of Texas Butler School of Music, Austin Children’s Choir, Chisholm Trail Middle School Choir—agreed to take part. Around $1 million was raised in just about two years.
“I loved it right there,” he shares with a broad smile. “I love Peter, and I love dreams coming to life.” To raise money for and awareness of the project, they held around two dozen “informances,” as the maestro dubbed them, during which he would talk about Bernstein and MASS or conduct some musical performances from it. These events weren’t held exclusively in Austin, Dailey reveals. They took the show on the road, with donors hosting events in Houston, San Antonio, Santa Fe, NM, and even in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and as far away as Sydney, Australia. “I’m so grateful that so many people have agreed that this piece needs to be played and played here and is something to be proud of. The fact that we’re pulling it off is still really astounding.” Bays says 99 percent of the people they spoke to about the production were ready to help him fulfill his dream. “I think first of all they appreciated the fact that this is mostly an Austin-based performance,” he notes. “It is an historic collaboration in that the symphony, ballet, opera, local choruses, children’s choruses and this crew have collaborated on a single project for the first time ever in the history of the city.” Of the donors and sponsors he adds, “They all appreciated the hometown collaborative aspect of it, and I think that’s what has inspired a lot of people to support it financially and with their ticket sales.” That Merick Strategies was able to raise the million dollars estimated to cover the production is itself astonishing. That the firm was able to attract the donations while many of the participating performing arts groups were themselves also seeking donations for their own annual budgets is even more astonishing. “It’s somewhat miraculous,” says Bay. “I don’t know how they’ve done this.” He quickly amends his statement. “Well, I do know because I live with [Sarajane]. I’ve heard all of the success stories and headaches and heartaches and the
“The way I saw it, it was a fully staged performance with sets, costumes, lighting and the orchestra in the pit. And that’s how we’re going to do it!” The maestro gives much credit to Merick Strategies, the consulting firm formed specifically to raise money for and produce MASS. Its founders are none other than Mela Sarajane Dailey, Bay’s spouse, and Rick Gabrillo. Both belong to Austin’s Grammy® award-winning Conspirare choral choir, and they separately and together have worked in fundraising and development positions for a variety of performing arts group and projects. Gabrillo says that Dailey called him “out of the blue” and told him, “‘Hey, you know we work so well together on some things in our last job. How about we do something together?’” She then explained, “‘The next project is going to be for my husband, and we’re going to bring a dream to life.’” 38 WATERWAYS | Fall 2018
complications of trying to put this many people together. But they’ve done it, and I’m very grateful.”
FROM DREAM TO REALITY VIA AUSTIN Since the maestro has had nearly five decades during which to incubate his dream, one might think that he had all ready in his mind’s eye the set design, costumes, lighting scheme and other aspects of his own production of MASS, or that perhaps his dream production exactly recreates the performance he saw in 1971. “I have a vivid memory of what the stage looked like,” admits Bay, who still has the program he bought at the first performance he attended. However, his MASS isn’t a replica of what appears in
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the program’s photos. “I still remember everything that happened on stage, but this particular production [in Austin] will not look like that one. It will sound like it with a few major exceptions.” He notes that “initially I felt perhaps we should recreate the staging as it was. However, it was not possible to find the drawings and all of that.” The maestro is not disappointed though. “It seemed better to just start fresh. Since this was going to be a ground-up, from-scratch production, at least the sets should look like that too. The set’s designer is from Austin, and it was built entirely in Austin.” While many of the performers and crew members are from Austin or nearby, there are a few exceptions. Among the most notable is singer Jubilant Sykes, who portrays the production’s lead character, the Celebrant. The Los Angeles-born baritone has performed this role multiple times in recent years, and a recording of the 2008 production in which he starred won a Grammy. Given his experience, the Austin production company contacted his agent about his availability to reprise the role, and Sykes accepted. Joining him onstage from way out of town is the African Children’s Choir, which arranged part of its current U.S. tour to be able to take part in MASS. [Read more about the group in “WHATASHOW.”] Against a backdrop of tall, kaleidoscope-like stained-glass windows, the Celebrant attempts to pray a Mass while his congregation increasingly questions Church doctrine and the relevance of it and of the notion of a divine creator in light of the political and social strife at home and around the world. Unable to appease them and weighed by the burden of his leadership role, the Celebrant begins to doubt his own faith. Eventually he suffers a spiritual breakdown, casting off the rich vestments he’d donned in a vain effort to reaffirm his belief. It is the youthful hope of the Young Acolyte who restores the Celebrant and the congregation, and the work ends with the people once again joined together, bonded by the experience. “The piece is often termed controversial because (a) it’s written by a Jew about a Roman Catholic Mass, and (b) it’s not a Mass that takes place in a church but was meant to be a theatrical piece,” Bay explains. “If you translate that in ‘Austinese,’ it’s weird. So we’re keeping Austin weird by doing this weird piece.” Much like the Celebrant’s character arc in MASS, Bay too experienced his own moments of doubt about his life’s path but found his faith in it restored. “There were times before I came to Austin that I had thought that maybe I should look at another line of music to get into. I was rather frustrated. When Austin happened and I came to this city, it resurrected me in a way. Maybe that’s overstating it. But in a way it saved me, so I have loved every bit of Austin. So when somebody asks, can you come to an elementary school and talk to the kids or work with the school orchestra, I’ve been more than happy to do it,” he shares. “I’m thrilled that they ask, and I’m happy to do anything in the community because the community has done a lot for me. It’s really saved me.” The maestro reflects, “Really, the city’s given me a lot, so the fact that the people have been willing to support this project is— it’s the ultimate compliment, and I’m very grateful. Very, very grateful. It’s humbling.” With a self-deprecating laugh he adds, “If I’m alive to hear from some young conductor who said they came to MASS or anyone who came to MASS and it changed their life in some way, I will be very happy. Very happy.” A dream fulfilled and possibly a new dreamer inspired. In following in his idol’s footsteps, Peter Bay is creating his master work.
WHATASHOW KID PERFORMERS, BERNSTEIN & BURGERS A week before adding their voices to MASS at The Long Center, the African Children’s Choir (ACC) entertained diners and employees midmorning at the Whataburger across from The Long Center. The venue may seem odd, but the choir has a close connection to this beloved Texas-born burger joint thanks to Lynne Dobson, daughter of Whataburger founder Harmon Dobson and current co-owner of the company with her two brothers. Founded in 1984 during Uganda’s civil war, the ACC brings together children ages 7 to 10 who have been impacted by war, famine or disease. Dobson first saw the choir in 2002 in Austin. “My whole life changed that day,” she says. Since then, she’s sponsored choir members and volunteered with the group in Uganda. In early January 2017 when the choir was again in Austin, Maestro Peter Bay saw them perform. “I just was knocked out,” he recalls. “The energy and the love they put into their singing and their dancing is just something else.” Bay decided right then the ACC must be part of MASS. He asked Dobson to help make this possible, telling her, “’I know Lenny [Leonard Bernstein] would love it!’” The children received help via recorded videos from Rick Gabrillo, director of the B100A Youth Chorus. “The amazing thing about these kids is that they never saw a piece of paper for [MASS] at all,” Gabrillo explains. “Everything they’ve done…is completely by ear.” He smiles. “And the dancing came so naturally to them. In their culture they already dance so much that they were picking it up so quickly.” “A lot of diligence and devotion,” Dobson concludes. “That’s what made all this happen.” “If Bernstein were only alive and knew that this was happening, I bet he would be here,” the maestro muses. “Because that’s part of his message, getting people together from all walks of life and all corners of the world.” Sometimes, they all come together at a Whataburger.
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ANOTHER DREAM REALIZED Maestro Peter Bay isn’t the only person fulfilling a dream with the Austin production of MASS. While his dream about the Bernstein piece isn’t quite as long-lived, staging director Dr. Josh Miller too had harbored his own vision for it for several years. His passion for MASS is twofold. He’d sung in two productions of MASS some 15 years ago, but his involvement didn’t stop after that. “Since then I’ve done research papers on this piece,” he shares. “I studied it when I would do design work at UT in my doctoral program. The other day I found a drawing that I did of the set a long time ago… I’ve been dying to do this piece.” When he set out to join the Austin production team, he’d hoped for even just a small role, not to see his dream come true. “I got into it probably the strangest way you could ever think,” he warns with a laugh. Although he had never worked with or had ever met Maestro Bay, Miller knew he had to be involved somehow. “I didn’t know what to do,” he confesses, “so I put a résumé and a letter—old-fashioned, handwritten address—to the Austin Symphony.” In the letter he introduced himself, gave his bona fides as an opera staging director, noted his experience singing in MASS twice and stated that this piece “is a passion to me.” “I think I even put in the letter, ‘I will come and sweep the floors if I can be a part of this.’”
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The final line of MASS is a benediction and a rallying cry: “Go in peace.” Yet for someone pursuing a dream, finding peace when driven by a passion can be challenging. During those restless, uncertain times, one can draw strength from some words of wisdom from a mentor. Or an idol, as Peter Bay did. Not long after MASS debuted, he discovered that the grandfather of his best friend in high school was the personnel manager of the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. When Bay learned Bernstein was working with the orchestra in 1976, he told his friend, “’I gotta go to these rehearsals. Please. I don’t care if I’m sitting way in the back of the hall.’” Not only did the college-age would-be conductor get to watch his idol, his friend’s grandfather introduced them and told Bernstein his visitor aimed to be a conductor. “He looked at me, and after he greeted me he said, ‘How old are you?’ “I said, ‘Well, I am—‘” Bay pauses his narrative and laughs as he calculates how old he was at this monumental encounter. “I was 19,” he decides.
Bay asked Miller to join the production, not as a director or assistant director or even as a janitor but instead as a consultant to tap his previous experience. In this role, he offered suggestions on the set and even drew out how to arrange the set pieces so that the various soloists and choir members could enter and exit and take places so that everything and everyone could run smoothly during the show. Recognizing that Miller had already cultivated a well thought out vision for a staging
“He remains still an influence on me even though he died 27 years ago. His is still that present.”
“Everything you will see on stage [at The Long Center] was in my head.” He admits that’s a “really, really weird thing to say.” Given how so many proverbial stars have aligned for this production in the city that keeps it weird, his statement is entirely fitting. “I can sort of die now. That is this thing to me.”
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“He said, ‘Nineteen? Oy vey! You know the world is filthy with conductors. You’re young enough to change your mind.’ Then he started laughing.” Admits Bay, “I don’t know if I was laughing from that piece of advice,” although now he certainly is. “‘Well look, it’ll take a lot of work, but if you really want to do this, bless you. Good luck. You’ll need it.’” In an almost typical teenage fashion, young Bay took his idol’s benediction as a challenge. His response internally was, Well all right, I’m not going to change my mind. It’s your fault I’m a conductor, so I’m going to pursue this as far as I can possibly do it! “He remains still an influence on me even though he died 27 years ago. His is still that present.” After a moment’s reflection, the maestro again laughs. “So it’s his fault that I’m here! It’s his fault that I’m conducting. And I will forever blame him for that!” Bay’s own advice? “Not only go for it, but you have to go for it full time. If there’s a day that goes by that you don’t think about music or you don’t want to play or write music, then it may not be for you. “It has to be all-consuming,” he says in benediction to any dreamer. “Anything less than that, you’ll find it very difficult to succeed.”
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Fredericksburg, Texas, is synonymous with award-winning wineries, eclectic art and unique home decor. However, the town’s German heritage is what lends this scenic city of 11,000 its true personality. It is in this spirit that Fredericksburg natives Billy and William Scripps Jr, a father and son team, embarked on a quest to bring authentic German-style beer to the Texas Hill Country. The Altstadt line of beers was inspired by William’s appreciation for the German craft of brewing. Even the name speaks to this appreciation: It means “old town” in German, referring to the oldest part of a city, typically its center and heart. “We wanted to make a beer that was easy to drink without sacrificing taste or quality,” says Scripps Jr, who now lives in Lakeway. “Altstadt beers are smooth and well-rounded, and for those reasons they appeal to beer drinkers and non-beer drinkers alike. I also think patrons will appreciate that, in adherence with Reinheitsgebot [the German Beer Purity Law], our beers don’t include preservatives.” If the Scripps name sounds familiar, it’s because the family is well-known both nationally and locally. Edward Willis Scripps (1854-1926) was practically media royalty, having launched what is now The E.W. Scripps Company. His grandson and Billy’s father, philanthropist Robert Scripps, first came to Texas after serving in World War II and established roots in the Hill Country. Margaret “Maggie” Scripps >>
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square-foot brewpub then enjoy upscale pub grub with an Alt, Lager or Kolsch in the biergarten. Foodies may want to head directly to the restaurant. Under the direction of executive chef Alex Ralston, formerly of Truluck’s, the menu features delectable twists on classic dishes. “I would describe the restaurant menu as New American with German, Spanish, French and Mexican influences,” says Ralston. “Like the brewery, we also put a lot of thought into the ingredients, most of which will be locally sourced. This ensures that we are serving food at the peak of its flavor while drawing on the incredible resources of the Hill Country community.” For those who prefer drinking from a stemmed glass instead of a beer stein, Altstadt’s wine cellar offers an extensive selection of fine wines to compliment every dish. The brewery is located at 6120 US Highway 290 East and is slated to open in time for Oktoberfest this fall. Altstadt beers are sold at most HEB, Spec’s and Buc-ee’s stores in Central Texas. —Mary Harper
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“The water is from the Hill Country, but we use reverse osmosis to strip all the minerals out and add back in only those found in Germany.” —Peter Koestler, Altstadt Brewmaster
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It’s no secret that Austin is home to some of the most fashion-forward people on the planet, and West Austin is leading the charge in style. On a rainy summer afternoon, the Steiner Ranch Steakhouse was the perfect backdrop for a conversation on West Austin style with style and image consultant Raquel Greer Gordian. Gordian emphasizes balance and authenticity as essential components of a great wardrobe—and what gives West Austin its own distinct style. “When I think about West Austin, I think of two sources of influence: the Hill Country and living close to the lake.” These lifestyle influences, she believes, define people’s individual style in Lakeway and beyond. Styling for West Austin clients is an exercise in versatility. “They’re parents, athletes, professionals and philanthropists,” she notes, “and sometimes, that’s all the same person!” Gordian employs gold jewelry for an on-trend look that transcends seasons. To move a daytime look into evening, she paired gold statement earrings with dainty layering necklaces, emphasizing balance between the accessories to complete the look. To counterbalance a neutral outfit, she chose a pair of bold statement earrings and a bright patterned silk scarf. This savvy stylist incorporates color and texture to create looks that represent her clients, “but clothing is just one piece of the puzzle,” she explains. “Accessories are essential. Not only do accessories complete your look, but they show that you’re detail-oriented. As long summer days give way to cooler temperatures, the right accessories complement warm-weather pieces well to transition seamlessly into fall.” —Liz Feezor
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Dancing to the Top Dance Institute closed out its 2017-2018 season with 10 days of intense competition in the Big Apple at the New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA) National Finals. DI Juniors were nominated for Outstanding Technique for choreography for “Fake Believe,” “Come Find Me” and “Black Betty.” The Teens were nominated for Outstanding Technique for “Crystal Fairies,” choreographed by Linda Holland, and “Rachmaninov Concerto,” choreographed by Francisco Gella. Ultimately, “Crystal Fairies” brought home the national title for technique. Top National Choreography nominations went to “Bolt” by DJ Smart, “Arabian Treasure” by Gay Pollock, “Rhapsody” by Gella and “Instances of the Invigorated” by Darrell Moultrie. Dance Institute also won the Mini/Junior Class Act Award, which goes to the studio with the most polite and supportive students. Several DI dancers placed for the coveted Outstanding Dancer Award. Nine-year-old Kara Yuan was sixth runner-up in the Mini division, with Natalie Wong placing fourth runner-up and Amy Wentworth ranking in the top 15 in the Teen
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division. In the Junior division, Eva Lawlor, Presli James and Isabel Cargol placed in the top 25, and Luke Qualls placed in the top 12 Senior Men. In the National Group Competition, Dance Institute’s 8-to10-year-old Minis Company 3 had a great showing, taking eighth overall for “Arabian Treasure.” They also took second place in the Open category for “Bolt,” third in Jazz for “Arabian Treasure” and fourth in Contemporary for “Thunder” by Grace Buckley. In the Large Group section, the Minis took third with “Arabian Treasure,” fourth with “Thunder” and fifth with “Bolt.” Dance Institute’s 11-to-12-year-old Juniors Company 4 took 10th overall with “Distant Constellations” by Melissa Jackson and was invited to perform in the National Junior Gala. Company 4 also took second place in Lyrical with “Until the Levee” as well as fourth place in Lyrical with “Come Find Me.” The group won fourth and fifth places in Contemporary with “Distant Constellations” and “Fake Believe,” respectively. Dance Institute’s 13-to-15-year-old Teens Company 6 won
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The Teens were nominated for Outstanding Technique for “Crystal Fairies,” choreographed by Linda Holland, and “Rachmaninov Concerto,” choreographed by Francisco Gella. Ultimately, “Crystal Fairies” brought home the national title for technique.
Clockwise from top left: “Crystal Fairies”; Natalie Wong; “Distant Constellations”; Kara Yuan; “Etoile Polaire”
Dougan 21st. Senior Sydney James placed 13th. DI Duets took top places in the national top 10. The Junior duo of Eva Lawlor and Presli James placed third with “Reflections & Complexions.” The Teens duo of Jordan Hall and Louie Williams placed sixth with “Farewell Lotus.” They were followed by fellow Teens duo Eva Lawlor and Nick Schroeder, who placed seventh with “Etoile Polaire.” These Teen duets were the only two at the competition that were awarded Outstanding Partnering. Congratulations to our DI Seniors who received $22,000 from the NYCDA College Scholarship Foundation. Sydney James and Olivia Schuh were each awarded $6,000, and Luke Qualls was awarded $10,000. For more information visit Dance Institute’s website, danceinstitute.com, or call 512-346-6612 to register for fall classes.
first place in Large Group with “Rachmaninov Concerto” as well as second place in Ballet and eighth in National Overall awards. The group was invited to perform for the National Critics Choice Award in the Teen Gala. DI’s Teen Contemporary “Always on My Mind” placed seventh in Small Groups, and “Rhapsody” was second in Extended Line. The teams weren’t the only ones who had a great showing at nationals. DI soloists made their mark as well. Mini division soloists Kara Yuan placed 16th and Reese Farnsworth came in 17th. Junior Eva Lawlor placed 20th. In the Teen soloist category, Amy Wentworth placed fifth, Kyla Stephens came in 13th, Natalie Wong 17th, Dasha Tcharikova 18th and Payton
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To mark six months of shopportunities with Southern charm, Steel Magnolia Marketplace held a two-day halfers birthday party at the beginning of June. Store owner Linda Harman and store manager Janey Richardson aim to give back to others with every purchase made in their store and every item they select for store shelves. In that spirit they served birthday cupcakes, toffee and champagne to customers, who browsed the store’s selection of unique gift items for people of all ages. Harman and Richardson pride themselves on stocking merchandise from local and regional entrepreneurs as well as goods from vendors that want to make a difference in people’s lives, so they had local vendors on hand to show off their wares. The celebration also marked the start of a new monthly endeavor to give back. Each month the duo selects a nonprofit organization to receive 10 percent of every purchase from that month. June’s organization was Africa’s Promise Village, a group founded by Lakeway resident Donna Gunn to help provide education, clean water and other assistance to areas of Tanzania.
Franchise owner and operator Noelle Boyle is a big believer in supporting women and her fellow woman-owned businesses. “I’m delighted to have a space where I think I can make a difference in people’s lives,” she said at the salon’s Westlake Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony in May. “We can make other people feel good about themselves…so they leave here feeling confident and empowered.” Building a “powerhouse” team and providing her staff with top-notch training is the first step in her mission. “If they can take care of our clients, our clients go out to the
Steel Magnolia Marketplace is located in Lakeway Town Center near the intersection of Ranch Road 620 and Lohmans Crossing Road.
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Back to Fitness This time of year for many of us means getting back into a routine after the long, carefree days and nights of summer. Getting back on a regular schedule can be the perfect opportunity to get back on track with our personal fitness. With these tips and tricks, you too can ease back into a healthful fitness regimen that you won’t be tempted to abandon.
Set Defined Goals. Your fitness goals should not only be realistic, but they should also have some sort of measureable result. You could aim to lose or gain a predetermined healthful number of pounds or inches. Maybe your goal is to fit back into a smaller pants or dress size. Another goal you might set is to finish a particular distance, such as a 5K or three flights of stairs, or build your endurance for a specific length of time or number of sets or repetitions.
Recommit to your health as summer fades to fall When setting your goals, ensure you determine a realistic time frame in which to accomplish them. Open-ended goals may not prove motivating for you, just as expecting to achieve great things in a very short time can result in frustration and even injury.
Make a Game Plan. One of the best ways to get back into the fitness habit is to start by choosing an activity that you already enjoy and making it part of your daily or weekly schedule. If you’re excited to learn a new sport or workout, then commit yourself to attending lessons or training sessions. Austin is well-known as a fit city, and opportunities abound for resuming or learning a variety of healthful activities. Many facilities and providers offer beginner programs and packages as well as classes specifically for folks getting back into the swing of things. >>
While consistency is key to a healthy lifestyle, rigidity in routine can be counterproductive. If you get a little off track, get back on it as soon as is reasonably feasible. 56 WATERWAYS | Fall 2018
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Once you have your schedule, be sure that you have clothes—including appropriate footwear, if necessary— suitable for the activity you’ve chosen. Some people even find they’re more likely to start and stick with a fitness routine if they’ve invested money in new gear. If you’ll be heading to a gym or other fitness facility, make part of your routine packing your bag with whatever apparel, gear and toiletries you may need. Don’t forget your water bottle!
No matter if your fitness routine has you working out with others or working out solo, consider sharing your health goals with friends and family. Studies have shown that sharing goals can motivate you to achieve them, plus you may find those folks with whom you’ve shared your goals are a support system for you on your journey. Don’t be surprised if you yourself inspire and motivate someone else to get healthy.
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that boredom, tempted to skip your workouts, then make some changes. Try an activity or a different training style that you’ve never done before. Consider attending a different instructor’s class if you’re not necessarily looking for something entirely different. In trying to stave off boredom, you may find a whole new passion.
is impossible. Be patient with and compassionate to others and to yourself when your routine gets thrown off unexpectedly, when you hit a wall or when you encounter a setback. While consistency is key to a healthy lifestyle, rigidity in routine can be counterproductive. If you get a little off track, get back on it as soon as is reasonably feasible. Don’t let days turn into months, but at the same turn don’t create undue stress—emotional or physical—by rushing back. —Karyna Donley
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Karyna Donley is a certified personal trainer and certified fitness nutrition specialist and holds a B.S., Exercise and Sports Science from Texas State University. Find more information on her Facebook page, Fitness By Karyna.
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Make a game plan. One of the best ways to get back into the fitness habit is to start by choosing an activity that you already enjoy and making it part of your daily or weekly schedule.
Thanks to our supporters in 2018, students from Central Texas can pursue their health career dreams. More than $500,000 in gifts were matched 2:1 by the St. David’s Foundation Community Fund, providing a total of more than $1.5 million for the St. David’s Neal Kocurek Scholarships—an exceptional success that will help today’s scholars become tomorrow’s health professionals.
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Can the essence of Austin be bottled? Two University of Texas alumni believe so. Former college roommates Sean Foley and Chris Ogden concocted their Nine Banded Whiskey by blending Kentucky whiskey with Hill Country spring water from a source west of Austin. This potent potable is bottled just outside of the city, and a new headquarters and tasting room is under construction on Fitzhugh Road. The whiskey’s name and logo pay homage to the Armadillo World Headquarters and to Texas’ own nine-banded ‘dillo that “symbolizes the soulful spirit that defines this eclectic city.” This very Austin whiskey will be celebrating National Whiskey Sour Day on August 25th at Threadgill’s World Headquarters. If you can’t wait, here’s a fresh take on the classic cocktail. 1 egg white 1.5 oz. Nine Banded Whiskey 0.75 oz. Fredericksburg peach puree 0.5 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice 0.5 oz. Yellow Chartreuse 1. Dry-shake the egg white for 10 seconds. 2. Add the remaining ingredients along with ice, and then shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. 3. Strain into a coupe glass. 4. Garnish with a cherry and a fresh slice of Fredericksburg peach.
The whiskey’s name and logo pay homage to the Armadillo World Headquarters and to Texas’ own nine-banded ‘dillo that “symbolizes the soul ul s irit that defines this eclectic city. 60 WATERWAYS | Fall 2018
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The night before MASS debuted at The Long Center, donors gathered with cast and crew at The Four Seasons for Dinner with the Bernstein Family. The gala not only honored the weekend’s VIP guests—Alexander and Jamie Bernstein, Leonard Bernstein’s two eldest children, and Karen Bernstein, his niece—but also celebrated everyone who made the production possible.
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FONDA SAN MIGUEL PHOTO COURTESY OF FONDA SAN MIGIUEL; PLATE BY DZINTRA PHOTO COURTESY PLATE BY DZINTRA; AUSTIN CENTRAL LIBRARY AND THE DOMAIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY LINDSEY SMITH
Helping others comes naturally to West Austin philanthropist Venus Strawn. After she retired as a nurse, Strawn plotted a new course: volunteering. Today she works with several nonprofits, including CureDechenne, St. David’s Neal Kocurek Scholarship Foundation and The Rise School of Austin. In 2006 she cofounded the annual Dancing with the Stars Austin event benefitting the Center for Child Protection.
AUTHENTIC GERMAN BEER MADE HERE IN THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS Our historically authentic and easy to drink beer is brewed in imported German copper vessels under the inspiration of the Reinheitsgebot, the German Beer Purity Law of 1516.
BORN IN FREDERICKSBURG. IMMERSED IN HISTORY.
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