We take pride in bringing new cardiovascular technology and procedures to Fort Worth. We were the first to use the Impella heart assist device for high-risk cardiac patients, the first to perform percutaneous closure of a congenital heart defect (closing a hole in the heart), and the first in Texas to use the AngioVac ® to remove a blood clot from the heart without open heart surgery. With the first accredited heart attack program in the state of Texas by The Joint Commission, we also boast the fastest heart attack care in Fort Worth.
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The daughter of a West Texas rancher/ teacher and a nurse, Melanie Hanna learned very early on that serving others is love in action. “We’ve been given many talents and gifts to be used to do as much good in the lives of others as possible while lifting each other up along the way,” contends the humble Hanna, who shrugs off any notions of heroics for the role she plays as Executive Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Northeast Texas Chapter – Fort Worth Office.
“I am privileged and honored to be among heroes every day,” says Hanna, who leads the local CFF chapter’s fundraising, advocacy and awareness activities in the Fort Worth community. “I work with an amazing staff, board, volunteers and donors who are truly adding tomorrows every day. Without these angels, we wouldn’t be able to achieve all we do.”
But the true heroes, Hanna stresses, are the families who are fighting this chronic disease with every breath and work tirelessly to raise vital funds to ensure researchers, doctors and caregivers can access the latest medical advancements and medications that will help improve their loved ones’ lives.
“I am in awe of the advancements made just in the last two years,” Hanna says, “and am proud to be a part of something bigger than myself.”
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14 Wired In Staying connected with the latest local happenings
25 fwliving Your definitive guide to living well
26 Getaways Roughing It in Europe by Kyle Whitecotton
30 Health Gadgets and Apps Geared Toward Fitness by Courtney Dabney
32 Image Pulse Points: Sweet Floral Scents for Spring by Jennifer CassedayBlair
34 Culture The latest book and music reviews as well as a behindthe-scene look at how costumes are created for Texas Ballet Theater performances by Jennifer CassedayBlair
40 Cooking Festival and Feast: Sloter family Seder by Judie Byrd
44 Style Megan Thorne Fine Jewelry by Callie Johnston
83 Goodwill March of Dimes, the American Red Cross, Cuisine for Healing and First Bite Gourmet food truck are changing lives for the better in our community.
90 According to Heywood Debt and Degree: What’s the true worth of a college education?
92 PG Suggested Now that I’m 43, parts of me have definitely expired, like the warranty on a car.
94 For What It’s Worth … Proper Church Etiquette by Molly Forthright
98 Up Close Enrica Tseng: Artistic director of the Ballet Center of Fort Worth and artistic advisor of Ballet Frontier by Sonya Cisneros Curry
109 Snapshots Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have everyone talking
127 fwevents From the must-see live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out
137 fwdish Culinary ventures in and around town
138 Now Open BREWED: Barley and Hops and…Coffee Beans? by Courtney Dabney
140 Restaurant Review Olenjack’s Grille: The Real “Creole” Deal by Courtney Dabney
142 Dish Listings
The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate the area’s diverse dining options
152 fwflashback
The backstory behind the people and events that shaped our city
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Growing Up
WHEN I THINK BACK TO MY FIRST BIKE, I remember the Christmas morning of 1987 when I received the powder blue Schwinn Super Sport that I desperately wanted. I spent the majority of my summers on it and rode that thing until I was old enough to drive a car. Everyone remembers his or her first bike, and those childhood memories can shift into an adulthood attraction to biking for fitness, fun or to simply get from Point A to Point B.
Folks in Fort Worth are increasingly embracing the benefits of a life on two wheels. In fact, this spring Fort Worth launches a bike-sharing system in the city. After receiving a grant of $941,000 from the Federal Transit Authority, Fort Worth Bike Sharing was able to purchase 300 bikes that will be housed at 30 bike-sharing stations across Fort Worth. As Associate Editor Sonya Cisneros Curry so aptly wrote, “It’s like Redbox for bikes.”
The city is truly behind it, as the City Council unanimously agreed to waive $12,100 worth of permit fees. It also helps that Mayor Betsy Price is an avid bike enthusiast. To read more about this new program, see page 72.
But years before the Schwinn of Christmas 1987, I rode on the back of my dad’s bike as a little girl, exploring the developing neighborhoods in the north Fort Worth area near our home. My family moved to that part of town because the schools were great, housing was affordable, job opportunities were available for my parents and it was safe. It’s for some of those same reasons that the population where I spent my childhood is expected to grow by nearly 75 percent by 2030.
In this month’s cover feature, Best Places to Live, we provide an overview of 12 cities in North Texas where people are flocking in a remarkable hurry. Our feature includes each town’s hot spots, shopping destinations, historical landmarks, unique modes of transportation, and festivals and rituals.
Our decision was based on information we collected from official city websites, North Central Texas Council of Governments, the Handbook of Texas online and the 2010 U.S. Census. We took into account school ratings from the Texas Education Agency and USA. com, as well as the 2012 sales prices and asking prices on the Multiple Listing Services used by realtors. Aside from all the statistical information, Editor Emeritus Paul K. Harral spoke with residents from these 12 cities about why their towns are best. See that feature on page 54.
While on the topic of growing cities, Fort Worth sprouts a new neighbor on the near Southside that we are excited to share with our readers. To Market, To Market on page 48 reveals the new neighborhood market, Ryan’s Fine Grocer and Delicatessen, and a look at the brother-sister duo behind it. Brittany and Hunter Ryan have the sense of community that seems a must among the hip, new additions to Magnolia, and they offer and commission several products from local businesses, which they feature in their store. Their mission is to create a synthesis of all nearby businesses in a walking community. Brittany says, “When the water rises, all boats float. None of us are going up against each other. We are all friends and want good things for each other.”
We love that kind of thinking. So if you haven’t done so already, jump on your bike or walk on over. Brittany and Hunter are expecting you. For a behind-the-scenes look at Ryan’s opening, including interviews with the owners, visit fwtx.com.
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Highway to Hell
Key Players
Trilby Argubright, our talented intern and
TCU English major, discovered a food truck in town with a wonderful mission.
First Bite Gourmet food truck donates a “first bite” portion of every item purchased from their menu to the homeless population of Fort Worth. Trilby caught up with the owners to uncover the inspiration behind this philanthropy on page 86.
page 26, that offer a quiet reprieve from traditional travel.
Callie Johnston sits down with Megan Thorne this month to discuss Megan’s handmade, one-of-a-kind jewelry line offered at Megan’s new store on Magnolia Avenue. Callie asks about Megan’s new line and what advice to give the fellas who are shopping for the lady in their life. See more on page 44.
Although I must say that February’s cover story on local food trucks was thoroughly well done, it was Sean Chaffin’s historical feature on 1950s Fort Worth (Highway to Hell, p. 42) that truly satiated my appetite for informative reads. Chockfull of enlightening details that delved deep into the heyday of Jacksboro Highway, it shed light on a time and a place that holds great significance for our area.
I’ve always marveled at the many unique artifacts lining this storied stretch of road and wondered about their origins. Thanks to this exceptional piece, I finally have my answers.
We are lucky to have a city magazine with talented writers who consistently produce such top-notch, in-depth content month after month. —Michael Dallas, Fort Worth
On the Web:
Virtual Issues. If someone beat you to the last newsstand copy, don’t worry. The virtual editions of both current and previous issues are available on our website. Flip through the pages to read more about the great city of Fort Worth by visiting fwtx.com.
Bonus Recipe. This month, Judie Byrd visits with one Fort Worth family to learn how they prepare for the traditional Seder meal, which commemorates the Jewish holiday of Passover. Visit our website to find the Sloter family’s recipe for Grandmother’s Forgotten Cookies. L’Chayim!
Spring Break in Fort Worth. Visit fwtx.com for a comprehensive guide to local Spring Break activities that will help keep your kids engaged and entertained. From art camps to interacting with animals at the Fort Worth zoo, there is something for everyone and any budget.
If you are in the beginning stages of planning a
summer vacation, Kyle Whitecotton opens the door to a lesser-known traveling trend. Agritourism is a way to travel to a desired destination and also become involved in an agriculturally-based activity on a farm or ranch in that region. It allows farmers and ranchers to keep business alive by supplementing farm work with tourism.
Kyle shares European farm destinations,
New Bike Share Program. This spring, Fort Worth officially becomes the third city in Texas with a bike share system. Before you check out one of the shiny red bikes, read Ready to Roll on page 72 and visit fwtx. com for a helpful review of bicyclists’ rights and rules of the road.
Normally writing about food as our resident critic, Courtney ventures into the avenue of health this month in a feature called Gadgets Geared Toward Fitness on page 30. Courtney not only discovered some products that will help shed weight and get fit, she also located a handful of apps that do the same thing.
Party Pics. To see who attended which event or to find pictures from events you have attended, visit our website. Go to Party Pics and then browse our many photo galleries.
As we spring into March, FYI Fort Worth, the magazine’s TV show, continues to scour the city to deliver the latest sights and sounds of what’s new and happening in the area.
Scott Murray, Jalin Wood and Cindy Latch keep you informed and entertained at 9:30 p.m., Sunday, March 3, on TXA 21. There’s a lot going on this month that you won’t want to miss.
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New businesses seem to be popping up everywhere in Fort Worth, and Cindy reports on an old friend, Grandeur Design, in a new location, and she also checks out the new Aria Salt Therapy Center, a new concept, designed to help people with respiratory difficulties.
We’ll also give you a sneak peek of the new Ryan’s Fine Grocer and Delicatessen, where freshness takes on a new meaning.
We followed the TCU equestrian team during their competition at the Stock Show and Rodeo and will show you how they fared.
If you love boating, we’ll take you to the DFW International Boat Show, the first event of its kind held at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, and if running is your passion, we’ll check in on this year’s Cowtown Marathon.
So, don’t miss a minute of the March edition of FYI Fort Worth ! It’s TV you won’t see anywhere else.
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Picture Perfect
This month, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art opens Marie Cosindas: Instant Color and Big Pictures,two displays of iconic photographs ranging in size from small vintage Polaroids to grand-scale works by Ansel Adams.
Marie Cosindas did not intentionally set out to be a photographer. Instead, she felt that photography was a convenient way to take notes for her career in design. However, when she was recommended to test Polaroid’s instant color film before it hit the market, she quickly became passionate about this
type of photography. While these images have rarely been seen, they feature important figures of her time including Coco Chanel and Andy Warhol.
Big Pictures includes just that. Forty grand-scale photographs by photographers including Ansel Adams, William Henry Jackson and Richard Misrach will adorn the gallery walls. The exhibit highlights important historical advances in the realm of photography and explores ways photographers seek to better engage the viewer.
Admission to the Amon Carter is always free. – Sonya Cisneros Curry
Stock’s Steer wins Stock Show
It is rather coincidental that a sixth grader named Stock from the town of Hereford had the winning steer at this year’s Fort Worth Stock Show.
Stock Martin had a feeling that his 7-month-old, 1,329pound European crossbred steer named Lunchbox would be named grand champion this year. This year marks three decades of which all Grand Champion steers at the Stock Show have been European crossbreds.
Martin’s learned to trust his winning instincts after having his steer Woodpecker named reserve champion at last year’s Stock Show and his steer Beast win Grand Champion at the State Fair of Texas.
In Stock Show tradition, the Martin family was treated to a steak dinner at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in downtown Fort Worth.
Martin said that whatever money he makes from the sale will go toward his college savings and more cattle.
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Deserving Result A Goat, a Pig and Shale Exploration
Europ E an C ro SSB r ED STEEr WaS onE oF 12 10ThpL aCE FI n ISh E r S aT T h E ForT WorTh SToCk ShoW anD roDEo, it fetched an unexpected $20,895. other steers in his group brought $4.50 - $6.50 a pound, and Wyatt’s steer went for $17.50 per pound. But there is a bigger story behind this unlikely bid that made national news.
Wyatt’s father died of brain cancer last year. his parents were divorced, and he had been caring for his dad and tending to the
cattle on their ranch in adkins, all of this while still going to school.
Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate (area businesspeople who support the FWSS by buying livestock from the young exhibitors in FFa and 4-h clubs) learned about Wyatt’s circumstances and decided to bid up the amount of his steer.
Quiet natured Wyatt was surprised and gave thanks to his dad for everything he had taught him. Wyatt hopes to put the money toward an education at Texas a&M university.
—Jennifer Casseday-Blair
AM y y u DIS k I , Sha LE ExpLoraTIon’S DIr ECTor oF Char ITIES , tendered Shale’s winning bids on the Grand Champion Wether goat and the Grand Champion Second Stringer pig at this years Fort Worth Stock Show.
Grant read of Santo presented the winning goat, which went for $55,000, $25,000 more than the top goat last year. Dakota Crissman sold her pig to Shale
Exploration also for $55,000. p resident of Shale Exploration, Sam Tallis, said that buying these animals is a way of giving back to the community, which is something the company does on a regular basis. “In the last year, we’ve given $1.3 million to charities,” Tallis says.
Shale Exploration will donate both of the animals to a rlington heights h igh School FFa program. —FWTX Staff
Golden Year for Antiques and Art
THE FORT WORTH SHOW OFANTIQUES AND ART IS THE OLDEST OF ITS KIND IN THE AMERICAN WEST. Founded in 1963 as the Dolly Johnson Antique Show, the event features more than 100 vendors from across the country and pieces ranging from 10-feet long primitive oil paintings to mid-century modern sculpture. Dolly Johnson founded the show at the encouragement of her husband, R. E. “Rip” Johnson, a Fort Worth businessman and former director of Will Rogers Memorial Center. During its 50th-anniversary celebration, expect to spend all day Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9, at Will Rogers exploring the past through art. —FWTX Staff
Family Tradition
and-son duo extended their culinary arm to the campus of Catholic Charities Fort Worth to open Bella Café.
“We made a really smooth transition,” said Carlo. Bella Café, named after his niece, continues the family’s legacy of providing jobs to low-income men and women.
WHEN Z’S CAFÉ CLOSED ITS DOORS IN THE CULTURAL DISTRICT LAST FALL, it didn’t take Janet and Carlo Capua long to identify another location where they could offer the same local and organic ingredients that comprise menu favorites at Z’s Café. In January, the mother-
“It’s been beneficial on a number of different unexpected levels,” he said. “That’s how social enterprises work.” Two full-time employees at Bella Café have been able to take advantage of the programs offered by Catholic Charities. His goal is to become so busy that they must hire more people, thereby creating jobs for those that Catholic Charities serves. Bella Café is open for breakfast and lunch, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. weekdays. Catering services are available 24 hours a day. —FWTX Staff
Training Improvements
IN FORT WORTH, POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATES MUST PASS A PHYSICAL ABILITY ASSESSMENT IN TWO MINUTES AND 34 SECONDS OR LESS. This assessment is pass/ fail and is comprised of six components that include sprinting, climbing, restraining, rescuing and, ultimately, firing a weapon. The latest class of 16 recruits graduated Friday, Feb. 8.
Four days later, Fort Worth took one giant step toward a safer community with the groundbreaking of a new Public Safety Training Center. The City’s current training facilities have been in use for the past 48 years and cannot accommodate a growth in staff members nor meet technology demands of the fire and police departments.
The $97.5 million state-of-the-art facility, located in south Fort Worth at 505 W. Felix St., will become the new headquarters and training center for Fort Worth Fire and Police departments. This 75-acre plot once housed operations for the federal government’s General Services Administration.
“We will be the envy of the nation,” said Mayor Betsy Price.
The new facility will have numerous indoor and outdoor training environments, including classrooms and office space, indoor firing ranges, tactical training areas, an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC), storage facilities, and a Class-A livefire training structure, just to name a few. The facility is scheduled for completion in late 2014. –FWTX staff
Feeling the love
THE FEBRUARY ISSUE OF TEXAS MONTHLY RECOGNIZED TIM LOVE’S WOODSHED as being the best new restaurant in Fort Worth. The entrée that Texas Monthly deemed the crowning glory of the menu?The Shin, which is referred to as “the succulent behemoth.”This beef shin is smoked 16 hours and is served with fresh ricotta, chilies and smoked oil with borracho beans and roasted beet salad on the side. FWTX Staff
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth is proud to announce that we have been awarded “Best Place to Have a Baby” by FortWorthChild magazine readers. Our exceptional care for normal and high-risk pregnancies, as well as our willingness to allow families to be with their babies 24/7, on-site consultants and Level III NICU, hasn’t gone unnoticed, and we couldn’t be more grateful. We are dedicated to continually raising the bar in how we care for our maternity patients. So for all of your needs in the future, for baby or mom, remember to look no further than Texas Health Fort Worth!
Comings and Goings
Chef Jon Bonnell opens the doors to Waters on March 29, with Easter Sunday the first brunch. Waters will transform the space formerly occupied by Bailey’s Prime Plus in West 7th. It’s no surprise that Bonnell, a leader in the local farm-to-table movement, chose sustainable and “ecofriendly” fish for the menu.
Longtime restaurateur Shannon Wynne is expected to open Bird Café around October in the former Flying Saucer space in downtown Fort Worth. Esteemed chef David McMillan will oversee the menu.
Mama’s Pizza opened its eighth location in Tarrant County across the street from Bicentennial Park in Southlake last month. Mama’s Pizza was
founded in 1968 in Fort Worth and has been a local favorite since.
ChefFelipe Armenta of The Tavern is opening a second restaurant in May. Union Pacific Cafe, located in University Park Village, will feature seafood and lighter-fare. An eye-catching outdoor rotisserie is also planned for the space.
The corner of Byers Avenue and Montgomery Street will soon be home to Georgina Estefania Luxury Knits. A complete renovation of the current multi-tenant building is underway. In 2005, Georgina Estefania launched her fashion line, which features cutting-edge knits, and has since won Fashion Group International’s Rising Star Award. Her line is carried in more than 600 boutiques internationally.
three years of providing Fort Worth families with environmentally and socially responsible goods.
After 44 years, Gene Allen’s announced that it will close its flagship store on Park Row in Arlington. Thankfully, two other locations in Arlington will continue to offer the same selection of fine gifts and invitations. – FWTX Staff
Since 2009, more than 100 Pure Barre studios have opened nationwide. This spring, Pure Barre will open in Fort Worth – location and opening date be determined. The ballet barre workout creates long and lean muscles of a dancer through small isometric movements using a ballet barre. Just in time for swimsuit season.
It’s not easy being green. Last month, The Greener Good closed its doors after
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ne of Fort Worth’s most prominent neighborhoods is now open for business.
The next chapter of one of Fort Worth’s most prestigious developments is now being written. Bella Plaza at Montserrat will be a destination for luxury spas, fine dining, professional offices and specialized retail shops. Convenient access, thoughtful amenities, and the high-design standards that are the hallmark of the adjacent neighborhood will characterize Bella Plaza.
Commercial pad sites now available. Bring your business to Montserrat.
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IF YOU AREN'T FAMILIAR WITH THE TERM AGRITOURISM, THIS MONTH'S FEATURED LOCATIONS WILL HAVE YOU PACKING YOUR BAGS. The concept is simple: travelers forgo the typical vacation tourist spots in exchange for a farm stay adventure. From vineyards to dairy farms, guests will get a chance to roll up their sleeves and work as the locals do. As reward, European travel is infused with pastoral tranquility and country breakfasts made from scratch. To learn more about this rural tourism, turn the page.
Roughing It in Europe
Those who wish to experience farm and country living amid the pastures, woodlands and wildflowers of Europe will find a quiet reprieve from the flurry of travel in almost any corner of the continent.
by Kyle Whitecotton
Whatever the preferred nomenclature – agritourism, rural tourism, farm stay, guest ranch or farmhouse B&B – life in the country has never been more appealing or luxurious than the likes of a working european farmstead with an empty guest room and a warm meal anticipating your arrival. from vineyards to dairy farms, the rough to the refined, pastoral tranquility awaits in a variety of rural settings.
t he idea is simple: tourists forgo the typical for the atypical in exchange for a more wholesome vacation experience. r ather than waking to the sound of a buzzing alarm clock in the cramped quarters of an unassuming hotel room, farm stay adventurers wake to the crowing of a rooster, a cool country breeze delicately kissed by the sweet scent of olive trees and the sizzle of a country breakfast made from scratch with fresh ingredients harvested in the very backyard where cows and cats and
farm animals roam freely. t his is european travel with down-home flavor.
Pieve di Caminino – Tuscany, Italy caminino.com
in the southwest part of italy’s tuscany region, an area known as maremma, set amid 1,000 acres of olive trees, vineyards, forests and a backdrop of medieval castles that stretches to the tuscan seacoast, lies an 11th century family-run organic farm called pieve di caminino. this secluded farm stay offers tours of the grounds during all seasons, including harvest, tree pruning and cork collection. Whether you’re sipping wine on the terrace or breathing in the fragrance of olive wood crackling in the fireplace, caminino will embrace you with history and romance. When you set out from caminino toward sienna, florence or any of the various middle age historic sites, take the advice of the marrucchi-locatelli family; they have owned the farm since 1873 and know the area like no other.
La Camilla – Alessandria, Italy agricamilla.com
further north in italy’s piedmont region, in the quiet countryside of a lessandria province, a much smaller farmstead awaits – l a camilla, owned and operated by the scavia family since 1868. this 90-acre farm, populated by 200 dairy cows and a host of wild pheasants and rabbits, grows corn, wheat and sugar beets. t he stone walls of the farm embrace the owner’s residence and four roomy guest apartments that open into the interior courtyard. Just steps from each apartment, the farm scene unfolds with the typical stalls and barns, along with a chapel, a verdant garden, beehives and an orchard. the remains of an ancient roman road passing through the grounds tell of the rich history that complements this quaint farm stay.
Trean House Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast – Donegal, Ireland treanhouse.com looking out over the stone-walled fields of north donegal on tremone Bay, you’ll find trean house farmhouse Bed and Breakfast. trean house is a working cattle and sheep farm that welcomes guests year round. the spring months on the farm greet newborn lambs and fields of daffodils and rows of newly planted vegetables. the harvest of silage and hay passes the summer months while cattle graze in green pastures. autumn is the time for picking apples, raspberries and gooseberries that will soon become jam. in winter the fields turn white while animals slumber in their stalls, and a roaring open peat fire eases the pace within this 100-year-old farmhouse. a fresh irish breakfast greets each morning while sightseeing adventures fill the day’s agenda.
Castle Farm Bed and Breakfast –Cork, Ireland castlefarmbb.com
When touring the southwest part of ireland, visit castle farm Bed and Breakfast, a tradi-
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You might have to get your hands dirty on your European farm stay, so keep it super casual with a classic trench, comfy jeans and rain boots. Be prepared for those intermittent drizzles with an umbrella for two and protect your hands from the day’s work with a pair of lightweight gardening gloves.
A Hunter Original Tall Rain Boot, New Green, $135, Nordstrom, shop.nordstrom.com
B Current/Elliott Distressed Boyfriend Jeans, $207, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com
C Coach Classic Long Trench, $498, Coach, coach.com
D Bionic Work Glove, $29.95, Brookstone, brookstone.com
E Futai Umbrella for Two, $29.99, Target, target.com
tional Irish farm that offers splendid ocean views and convenient proximity to the area’s most popular attractions. Stroll along the beach to nearby Garryvoe, cast a line in a salmon river, stop in at a local pub or visit the Midleton farmers’ market. Before you leave, stop over at Blarney Castle and kiss the legendary Blarney Stone.
St. Anne’s Farmhouse - Galway, Ireland stannesaccommodation.com
For a far more intimate farm stay, spend a night at St. Anne’s Farmhouse as you pass through Galway. Raise the pane of your bedroom window and fall asleep to a cool breeze and the sound of cattle pulling up grass in the field. Then wake the next morning to the characteristic rooster crow proclaiming the sun’s ascent.
Mill Close Farm – Yorkshire, England millclose.co.uk
While Mill Close Farm is a working farm in England, this 15th-century North Yorkshire estate also serves as an award-winning luxury bed and breakfast. Perfectly positioned between two national parks, Mill Close
takes advantage of unmatched scenery. An otherwise characteristic collection of stone buildings surrounding the main house stand out against a backdrop of moors and dales that share the horizon with a crowd of dense forest. The breakfast menu consists of fresh, local ingredients including free-range eggs, sausage and bacon produced at Mill Close, as well as homemade preserves, granola, breads and pastries. Such a hardy breakfast will serve you well as you head out from the farm to the historic town of York or tour the ancient castles and abbeys nearby.
La Vieille Abbaye – Normandy, France frenchfarmhouse.fr
Across the English Channel in Normandy, France, south of Caen, stands La Vieille Abbaye, a refurbished 17th-century French farmhouse. La Vieille is a working dairy farm that produces and bottles its own milk and cream for local sale; but with two spacious guest suites and a number of comfortable bedrooms, La Vieille also serves as a bed and breakfast. As a guest here, you are invited to watch or even take part in the various chores around the dairy including milking the cows before sitting down to a breakfast of locally raised farm and garden produce. Kids will fall in love with the farm’s livestock including sheep, miniature goats, a Shetland pony and swarms of friendly fowl.
A la Claudy – Lambesc, France a-la-claudy.com
Tucked away in a landscape of French vineyards is a quaint 19th-century farmhouse called A la Claudy. It boasts 800 olive trees on some 15 acres of secluded property and offers visitors a choice of five guest rooms and three private cottages. A la Claudy is a farm stay built around
relaxation; options include a quiet walk around the lake, a swim in the indoor or outdoor pools, a massage with herbs and spices or perhaps a salt and seaweed scrub. When your batteries are recharged, head out to see the country and surrounding villages.
European farm stays are spread far and wide. Tyfta Östergård, on the island of Tjörn, is a Swedish farmstead specializing in strawberries, raspberries and black currants. Planning a ski trip to the Austrian Alps? Four interconnected ski mountains surround Abelhof, an Austrian farmstead with loads of farm animals, fresh farm produce, miles of hiking trails and an evening of homemade schnapps around the campfire.
Wherever your European travels take you this year, east or west, mountainside or seaside, you’re sure to find a farm with an available room and a welcoming smile. A few nights at a European farm stay will forever cast new light on your definition of sightseeing.
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Gadgets Geared Toward Fitness
Consider this fair warning that swimsuit season is officially only two months away. That means that it’s time to shed your Snuggie and greet the green world again. Take up a new sport or dust off your old routine. You can stay motivated and take control of your workout and fitness goals with the help of some of these new gadgets and apps.
by Courtney Dabney
Nike + Fuelband
Track your daily activity. The device monitors your movements and counts the calories you burn. Set a goal and stay motivated throughout the day. The LED display on your band moves from red to green as you inch closer to your daily goal. Download your progress and share with friends. By using a USB connection, you can sync your Fuelband to your Apple devices and keep track of your progress. Available online at nikeinc.com or at the Apple Store at University Park Village. ($149.95)
Gaiam Restore Green Roller
Marketed as a total body exercise piece, the simple design has a multitude of functions. It can be used to self-massage trigger points, elongate and align your spine, increase circulation, and relieve stress. It includes a 15-minute DVD with fitness instructor James D’Silva teaching you how to use the roller for gentle exercise routines as well. Portable and packable, it is bound to make your workout more relaxing. Available at Target stores ($20) or online at Gaiam.com.
Fitness Download
101 Yoga Poses By Pocket Cocktails Inc. ($0.99) This app provides a guide to perfecting your poses, for maximum benefit and less strain from improper posturing. Poses included range from beginner to expert and are accompanied by soothing music. Pictures of the positions help you perfect your pose.
SkyCaddie GPS
SGXw This gadget gives you access to a library of courses. Each one has been surveyed, and thousands of points have been recorded so you can accurately measure your distance from the flag, no matter where you’re lying. It also includes a club selection advisor. Most of our local courses will be included in its library, plus it’s perfect for traveling with worldwide course information. An annual subscription fee of $40 keeps you up to date, and this model comes with Wi-Fi. Available at skygolf. com or at Edwin Watts. ($349.99)
Five apps geared toward getting you fit
StandApp By Lyonel Douge (free) An alarm goes off at self-programmed intervals, telling the typically sedentary office worker that it is time to get up and get moving. It also includes a listing of suggested moves to make the most of your 5-minute break.
Strava Cycling By Strava Inc. (free)
My neighbor, Brandon Brewer says, “Basically, it tracks your time, distance, route, power output, speed, etc. and compares your performance to others over user-defined “segments.” With rankings, and even a King of the Mountain, for each defined segment, it puts the fun of competition back into an otherwise solitary sport.
Fitbit Aria Smart Scale Finally a scale that measures more than just your weight. This one measures your body-mass index as well as your body-fat percentage. Now that is information you can use. The secret lies under the glass. Electrodes embedded just below the surface send small electrical signals through your body to achieve these measurements. The data stored in the scale can even be transferred to your computer or iPhone wirelessly. Available online at fitbit. com or locally at Staples or Best Buy. ($129)
Nike Training Club
By Nike, Inc. (free)
It’s like carrying around your personal trainer in your hip pocket. This app includes 350 custom-built workouts, with step-by-step instructions, as well as video demonstrations, with enough range to satisfy the workout newbie or the fitness junkie.
Garmin Forerunner 10 GPS Fitness Monitor There are plenty of GPS watches on the market, but the newest model by industry leader, Garmin, comes in at an unbelievable price point. The Garmin GFR includes a basic GPS function, and no heart rate monitor, but it is very user friendly and high quality. Runners can rely on the high-sensitivity GPS, and use it to plan, upload, and share their runs. This less bulky model is also water-resistant to 165 feet. Available at rei.com, lukeslocker.com or in store. ($129.95)
WaterTracker By Aspyre Solutions
($0.99) Proper hydration is one of the keys of good fitness. You can set daily intake goals, track your water consumption, and set reminders on your phone. You can even get your friends involved and make game of it by uploading and sharing your data online.
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Sweet floral scents for spring
by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
Finding a signature scent can be tricky. not all perfumes work well with your body chemistry, no matter how good they smell out of the bottle. From floral to woodsy, explore a range of scents before committing. after all, quality perfume isn’t cheap. Once you have found the scent that works, you need to know proper application. don’t overpower. Just a dab on your pulse points – wrists, neckline, behind ears and knees – will do. subtlety is key. check out these top scents carried locally for spring.
A. Infusion de Rose, Prada, $105, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com This is the latest fragrance in the infusion collection. It explores natural ingredients with a sweetness that is offset by a sexy playfulness. Ingredients mingle fresh rose petals with tea, honey and mint leaves.
B. Cartier de Lune, Cartier, $100, Macy’s, macys.com Said to be made out of moonlight, Cartier de Lune is a breath of floral mid notes including honeysuckle, wild rose and lily of the valley. Other notes that are subtly recognizable are pink peppercorn and juniper berry.
C. L‘Eau d’Issey Florale Eau de Toilette, Issey Miyake, $54, Ulta, ulta.com The top notes of this fragrance smell of a barely opened rose. Its dewy softness is set against notes of mandarin with hints of wood for a soft muskiness.
D. Eau de Parfum, Jimmy Choo, $98, Nordstrom, nordstrom.com Jimmy Choo’s fragrance screams femininity. Luminous top notes of exotic tiger orchid linger with base notes of sweet toffee and Indonesian patchouli leaves. Sweet orange and pear nectar are other recognized ingredients.
E. Love, Chloe, $115, Nordstrom, nordstrom.com Love by Chloe is a lighter powdery scent with notes of orange blossom, pepper, hyacinth, iris, lilac, wisteria, heliotropine, musk, talc and rice powder.
F. Petales, Chantecaille, $175, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com Inspired by Sylvie Chantecaille’s love for gardenias, this classically romantic white floral fragrance is modernized with hints of balsam, tuberose and jasmine. It’s anchored with notes of cedar and sandalwood for a woodsy flair.
G. Vanitas, Versace, $125, Macy’s, macys.com Vanitas by Versace is seductive with ingredients expressing tiara flower, lime, freesia and cedar all blended for a warm fragrance.
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Needle Pointe
For years, Masako Parshall has designed the lavish costumes Fort Worth audiences enjoy at Texas Ballet Theater performances.
by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
When Masako was a little girl growing up in Japan, she would sneak onto her father’s sewing machine and experiment. During her 4th grade year, her father caught her, looked at what she had done and said that it was good.
Masako’s father had a few businesses, but he was also a tailor by trade. he taught her much
of the basics. she later went to school to learn about the design aspect.
in order to capture the essence of the choreographer’s vision, Masako works closely with Ben stevenson, o.B.e., the artistic director at texas Ballet theater. she collaborates with the other “creative people,” as she calls them, for partnered performances with other local arts
organizations such as the Fort worth symphony orchestra.
after being inspired by the choreographer’s expectations, Masako will pull samples of different materials to present. she says, “i used to do drawings, but a drawing can’t show how the material will move or its texture.”
on the day we visited, Masako was working on multiple projects including getting prepared for the March 1 – 3 performances of Lambarena and Voluntaries at Bass performance hall. they are also showing at wyly theatre in Dallas on May 3 - 5.
Val Caniparoli’s Lambarena will feature african inspired costumes while dancers portray a celebration of two cultures. performance music will fuse the melodies of Bach with african rhythms.
Masako was also frantically preparing next season’s costumes for a photo shoot to highlight 2014’s performances. with the help of only one assistant, Judy Black, it is remarkable that Masako is able to do it all.
t here are many other factors she must take into account when choosing materials and patterns for the costumes. For one, the colors must translate well on stage for the audience. she doesn’t trust the lighting in her workspace. “the lighting in here makes everything yellow. if i want to see the true color, i have to go outside.”
Masako relies on many years of experience to create modifications from patterns. “i can’t just go buy a pattern at the store. it has to be changed so that the dancers can move freely. Many people think that moving the seam 1 millimeter doesn’t matter, but it makes a big difference,” she says.
w hen choosing material, she must make selections that minimize the visibility of the dancers’ sweat. “w hen they come off stage, they are dripping in sweat. we spray vodka on the tutus to kill the germs and smell.”
above all else, Masako’s first priority is for the dancers’ costumes to fit well. “tailoring is very important. if the costume fits well, the dancer can focus only on performing. they don’t have to worry if something is going to stay on or if it looks right,” she says.
to see Masako’s beautiful creations, ballet lovers should attend the upcoming texas Ballet theater performances. Visit texasballettheater. org for upcoming shows.
Masako Parshall, wardrobe manager for the Texas Ballet Theater, gears up for upcoming shows.
Spring Gallery Night
Galleries and museums will open their doors on March 23, 2013, for a day of celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Fort Worth arts community.
Spring Gallery Night is sponsored by the Fort Worth Art Dealers Association (FWADA), an organization that promotes interest in visual art through educational programs, exhibits, art scholarships and competitions.
Shea Patterson Young, executive director of FWADA says, “It’s certainly a festive time.”
Among other responsibilities, Young is curator of the Atrium Gallery at UNT Health Science Center. This year, she will oversee the installation of paintings by a group of Texas artists known as “The Rockport 9.”
“We’re Texas proud,” said Young. “It’s something people can relate
to.” Contrastingly, some exhibitions on Gallery Night will push people out of their comfort zones, providing an interesting opportunity to leave with broader horizons. This year, participants are incorporating an interactive element. What do you want to know about art? At each participating location, visitors can answer that question. Common themes will be considered for FWADA’s annual panel discussion and summer exhibition.
“Anytime you have an active arts community, it enhances the environment of the entire city,” she said. Several restaurants and retailers are participating in Gallery Night, which is free and open to children and adults of all ages. Most venues will be open from noon – 9 p.m. Visit fwtx.com to download a gallery map and list of participating organizations. —FWTX Staff
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Alone on the Ice: The Greatest Survival Story in
the History of Exploration
by David Roberts
$27.95
Alone on the Ice tells the story of the Australian Antarctic Expedition from the point of view of its leader, Douglas Mawson. With his two companions dead, dogs gone and after food and supplies disappeared in a crevasse, Mawson had 100 miles he still needed to cover before reaching base camp.
At times, Mawson was reduced to crawling, and the soles of his feet detached from the flesh beneath. Once he reached base camp, his features were unrecognizable to the point that a teammate had to ask who he was.
Mawson had set out on the trek when he was 30. His background was as a lecturer in mineralogy and petrology at the University of Adelaide in South Australia. He had gained experience during a dangerous Shackleton expedition a few years earlier.
A collection of Frank Hurley’s Antarctic photographs, some of which had never before been published in the United States, helps tell Mawson’s story in Alone on the Ice.
You can relive this amazing survival story in this book released last January on the 100th anniversary of the trek.
Unleash the Power of the Female Brain
by
Daniel
G. Amen, M.D. $26
Women, do you want to achieve greater health, energy and lasting happiness? Who wouldn’t?
Dr. Daniel G. Amen claims to have the answer in Unleash the Power of the Female Brain: Supercharging Yours for better Health, Energy, Mood, Focus and Sex. Amen offers a step-by-step practical program with specific insight on the characteristics and needs of the female brain. What gives Amen, as a man, the expertise to report on the female brain? He is a clinical neuroscientist, psychiatrist, a brain-imaging expert and the founder of a world-renowned health clinic. He is also the author of 26 books, including the New York Times bestseller Use Your Brain to Change Your Age In Unleash the Power, unique topics are addressed, such as fertility, pregnancy, menopause, weight, stress, anxiety, insomnia and relationships. Amen breaks down complex topics such as attention deficit disorder and the many hormones at work in the body.
“You don’t think about your brain because you cannot see it,” Amen writes. He says that without a vigorous brain, every other aspect of life will suffer. Based on clinical research including brain scans, questionnaires and blood work, Amen encourages women to optimize their brain health through diet, exercise, supplements, meditation, friendships and loving relationships.
Many readers complain about how the author constantly references his website for pertinent information, which can only be accessed through a paid membership.
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Blissful Lies
by Jennifer Brown-Thomas $15
Blissful Lies can best be described as a clever romantic thriller, and it is a spin-off of the film’s screenplay written by Jennifer Brown-Thomas.
Brown-Thomas weaves a story of five lifelong best friends who realize how much they don’t know about life or each other. Secrets and lies begin to tear apart friendships, and the friends are forced to face responsibility for what they are hiding. Blissful Lies is full of drama. Drug dealing, forbidden love, betrayal, cheating, date rape and more are uncovered in the decadent lifestyles of the rich and the famous. Unfortunately, the characters are not likeable. They are materialistic and selfish, and it’s sometimes difficult to relate or connect with any of them.
Main character Addison Hamilton has an affair quickly after discovering that her husband had been cheating on her. Her love interest happens to be her son’s best friend, Jackson, who also happens to be her best friend’s son. It reads like a juicy soap opera.
Unexpected twists and turns make this a definite page-turner. Brown-Thomas is currently working on her next novel, Vindictive Grounds, which will also be adapted for film. For a sneak peak into the first chapter of her new book, visit jenniferbrownthomas.com.
Blissful Success
Jennifer Brown-Thomas, local author, screenwriter and designer, tells us how she overcame adversity in her personal life to ride a wave of successful ventures.
What was your inspiration behind the book Blissful Lies ? I wouldn’t say there was any one source of inspiration behind Blissful Lies, but as an author, you tend to write what you know. What do I know about? Complicated relationships, unconditional love and passion, people you would do anything for, and wine. Ha! The rest is imagination and the love for telling a good story.
Did the adversity you overcame in your personal life have any impact on your success? Absolutely. After my first miscarriage, I was doing everything I could to get my body ready for the baby. Multiple fertility treatments per week, no caffeine, only the right foods, taking my temperature at the exact same time every morning, etc. It was exhausting! And then I miscarried a second time despite all of my efforts. When that day came, I thought I would have a nervous breakdown. And just like that, I stopped. Everything. The treatments, the diet, everything. I knew if something didn’t change, this battle would change me in more permanent ways than it already had. So. I decided I would make a movie. After all, people did it every day. How hard could it be? And that’s how my career started.
What other projects are you currently working on? Currently, we have tons of iron in the fire! I just signed with Sterling and Ross publications for my next novel, tentatively called Vindictive Grounds And I am so excited! Their efforts have already been amazing, and we are all looking forward to the release of the book in the fall of this year. Other than that, we’ve enlisted the services of Wondermonkey Productions, which is a DFWbased production team, to shoot the book trailer for Vindictive Grounds I’m also in pre-production for my first fragrance with my business partner and fashion stylist, Fanitsa Limberis. We’ll also be launching a girls’ clothing line, Kinsley Kouture, in early 2014. And finally, we’re preparing to go into pre-production for the Vindictive Grounds film at some point this year.
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Jewel: Greatest Hits
Jewel
$9
Last month, Jewel, at age 38, released her Greatest Hits album encompassing her 18-year singing career. Beginning this month, she will be touring the United States through June.
Jewel was able to draw from her incredible life experiences and create songs that often sound more like poems. It’s this that gives her the authenticity that differentiates her from other artists.
She has 10 studio albums and earned four Grammy nominations. She has sold more than 27 million albums in her career. Jewel collaborated with American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson for a new rendition of her 1997 song Foolish Games. Clarkson had sung this song in talent shows growing up. Jewel appeared as a guest judge on the Season 6 premier of American Idol.
Fans will be pleased to find many other favorites on this 14-track album including Who Will Save Your Soul, You Were Meant for Me and Break Me Visit her website, jeweljk.com, to order her Greatest Hits CD and to see her tour dates and locations. Jewel’s website offers VIP experience tickets for each town on the tour as well.
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Smokey Mary
Harry Connick, Jr.
$9.99
Just in time for Mardi Gras, crooner Harry Connick, Jr. released his latest album, Smokey Mary
This CD title comes from the famous New Orleans Mardi Gras parade float. Smokey Mary was a coal-burning train in the 1800s that took New Orleanians across the swamps to the entertainment districts on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain.
The release of this album coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Krewe of Orpheus, the Mardi-Gras krewe (parade) that Connick co-founded in 1993.
Connick says the album just kind of happened. He wanted to do a CD with no slow songs, no ballads and something that people could play at a parade. Of the 11 tunes on the album, two are previously released songs: Mind on the Matter and City Beneath the Sea Most of the new songs featured a New Orleans funk band with bassist Tony Hall, drummer Raymond Weber, trombonist Mark Mullins, guitarist Jonathan Dubose, trumpeter Mark Braud and saxophonist Jason Mingledorf.
Connick is successful in this album because he combines funk with bluesy aspects of New Orleans jazz. For more information or to purchase the CD, visit harryconnickjr.com.
Syzygy
Hanna Barbarians
$9
Influenced by ‘60s and ‘70s era rock bands such as The Rolling Stones and The Doors, The Hanna Barbarians released their first full-length album in 2011. Syzygy has been described as a psychedelic blues album with a bit of an alternative feel, but at the end of the day, it’s rock ‘n’ roll.
The collection of songs was recorded on a 1-inch tape with Robby Baxter at Red Star Recording Studios located in Arlington.
Hair of the Dog, the first track, features frontman Blake Parish’s smoky voice with funky guitar accompaniments. Parish sings about recovering from some strange woman’s magic potion given to him the night before. Two of the songs on the track are basically live, including Black China and Porcelain Rooster, and Trudy was recorded on the first take. Midnight reminds me of a sing-a-long campfire song. When listening to Syzygy, it’s hard to tell whether it was released in 2011 or in the late ‘70s. After its release, the album cracked the CMJ’s Radio 200 chart, a national trade magazine’s list of the most-played albums on U.S. college radio. The Hanna Barbarians have been nominated for “Best Live Show” and “Rock Album of the Year” at the FW Weekly music awards. In 2012, they earned “Rock Band of the Year.” To see upcoming shows in Fort Worth or listen to their music, visit hannabarbarians.com.
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Barbaric Rock
The Hanna Barbarians’ unique rock ‘n’ roll sound has been described as bluesy, energetic and psychedelic.
by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
If you missed the band, The Hanna Barbarians, in February on the Jimmy Kimmel show or their recent energetic performance at the Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge, don’t fret. They will be appearing at Fort Worth venues throughout the month of March.
The band, consisting of Blake Parish (vocals, harmonica), Alex Zobel (guitar), Raef Payne (guitar), Tyler Fleming (drums), Chris Evans (bass) and Kris Luther (guitar), delivers what can only be described as a bombtastic live performance.
In 2009, the band was formed. They began writing songs in their home/recording studio they called The House of the Rising Sun. Later, they partnered up with producer Robby Baxter of Red Star Recording Studios in Arlington to create their first full-length album, Syzygy. Nearly 400 people showed up to the release party at The Where House on the near Southside.
Their sound has obvious influences from the likes of The Rolling Stones, The Doors and Pink Floyd. It is the band’s belief that the lyrics must always support the song. Zobel and Parish share in the lyric-writing duties.
The band is currently working on a set of recordings with producer Will Hunt at Spaceway Productions. It will be released as The Spaceway Sessions
Providing a “Home Away from Home”
Catering to Fort Worth Club members, tenants, outside corporate groups, wedding parties, or individuals simply looking for convenient overnight accommodations in beautiful downtown Fort Worth, the Inn at the Club serves as a “home away from home” for guests from around the world.
Guests receive complimentary breakfast for two with each overnight stay, Monday through Saturday.
Guest privileges include:
• Member dining
• Convenient downtown parking
• Meeting space
• Men’s Athletic Center and full privileges for women at Larry North Fitness
• Barber Shop
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Festival and Feast
For the Sloter family, the Seder is not only about the special foods but also about the fun and meaningful traditions.
by Judie Byrd
Every year, just as spring is springing, j ewish families worldwide tell the story of the i sraelites’ exodus from e gypt at a special family meal called the seder. jude and mark sloter and their three children are one such fort worth family. for them, this dinner, held on the first or second night of the 8-day festival of passover, is not only about the special foods. it’s also about fun and meaningful traditions, such as hiding matzo crackers for the kids to find and making a special place setting for elijah, the prophet of old, and sometimes pretending he is really there.
at the sloter house, everyone gets involved in the preparations. grandmother’s china and
silver are brought out, and the girls, mollie, 13, and caroline, 11, help set the table. stewart, 8, helps arrange the appetizer plates that hold one of his favorites: gefilte fish cakes. appetizers also include charoset, a delicious mix including apples, pecans, and cinnamon, symbolizing the mortar the israelites used while building for the egyptians. mollie tops each plate’s piece of matzo with a spoonful. each of the children made a special pouch for the hide-and-seek matzo cracker that mom and dad hide around the house.
w hen it’s time to roll matzo balls for the requisite matzo Ball soup, everyone gets in on the action. the one question in this household is whose matzo balls are going to be served: jude’s grandmother’s or mark’s mom’s. it seems
every family has its own recipe, and since these are eaten from infancy, they become a taste you don’t want to give up. or trade for another family’s. to make everyone happy, the sloters will serve both varieties.
during the meal, a special text, the haggadah, is read. this book provides the seder’s ceremonial outline and sets the order for the meal. the most central theme of the ceremony is brought out when the youngest person at the table asks the four Questions, each a variation of, “w hy is this night different from all other nights?” the answers, all of which refer to the symbolic foods being served, describe specific events in the passover story, the night when the jewish nation was delivered from slavery. it is at this point that the various symbols of the seder plate are discussed.
after the ceremony, when dinner is finally served, a luscious brisket takes center stage. jude’s roasted rosemary potatoes and a tossed green salad round out the meal. oh yes, and all the gefilte fish you care to eat.
we hope you enjoy the sloter’s seder recipes. l’chayim!
Jude Sloter’s Slow-Cooked Brisket
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Bake brisket a day or two ahead.
• One brisket approximately 4 - 5 pounds, trimmed
• 2 large yellow onions, chopped into medium-sized chunks
• 4 gloves garlic, minced
• 3-4 bottles prepared cocktail sauce
• 1-2 cans beer (or chicken stock or water as needed)
• Salt and pepper to taste
1. Preheat oven to 300º. Line a roasting pan with heavy foil (on bottom of pan and coming up the sides), which will create a “tent” for meat.
2. Pour 1 bottle cocktail sauce to cover bottom of foil-lined pan. Top with half the onions and minced garlic. Place brisket, lean side down, onto onions. Top with remaining cocktail sauce, onion, and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour beer along side until about halfway point of brisket. Fold foil over brisket to create a tent, making sure sides are well sealed.
3. Bake brisket 6 to 8 hours. Remove from oven and cool. Refrigerate overnight or up to two days. The day of serving, remove from refrigera-
The Sloter's special Seder includes a luscious, slowcooked brisket and roasted rosemary potatoes.
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tor and slice thinly while cold. Place back into roasting pan, and reheat in 330º oven for 30 minutes or until hot. Serve with juices.
Roasted Red Potatoes
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
• 4 – 5 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
• Olive oil to coat
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Minced fresh rosemary to taste
• Preheat oven to 350º.
Chop potatoes into bite-size pieces. Place on large baking sheet and toss with enough olive oil to coat evenly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 30 – 40 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven; toss with rosemary.
Charoset
Yield: 8 – 10 servings
• 6 - 8 sweet apples, such as Gala, Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, peeled, cored, chopped
• 2 - 3 cups chopped pecans (walnuts or almonds can be substituted)
• Cinnamon to taste
• Honey to taste
• Passover red wine or grape juice, to taste
• Splash of orange juice
In a large bowl, toss apples and pecans with cinnamon, honey, wine, and orange juice. Mixture should be moist and well combined. Allow to sit
in refrigerator several hours or overnight.
Jude’s Matzo Balls
Yield: about 100 small matzo balls
• 6 matzo crackers
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 5 eggs
• 9 stalks of green onion, minced (Jude uses a food processer)
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• A splash or two of Tabasco
• 8 tablespoons matzo meal
Break matzo into smaller pieces and soak in warm water until soft. Drain and squeeze dry. Melt butter in skillet and sauté onions until tender. Add squeezed matzo, stirring until mixture leaves skillet clean. Set aside.
In large bowl, beat eggs. Add salt, pepper, and Tabasco. Slowly add warm matzo/onion mixture to beaten egg mixture. Stir and mix until all matzo is incorporated into egg. Add matzo meal until mixture forms soft dough. Refrigerate until dough is chilled.
Roll chilled dough into quarter-sized balls.* Drop into boiling chicken soup and cook until balls rise to top, about 10 minutes.
*Matzo balls may be frozen at this point and boiled later.
Matzo Ball Soup
Yield: 8 – 10 servings
• 1 whole chicken, cleaned
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 gloves of garlic
• 10 to 12 carrots, sliced
• 10 to 12 stalks of celery, sliced
• 6 quarts water
• Salt and pepper to taste
The day before serving:
In a large soup pot (at least 12 quarts), place chicken, onions, garlic, carrots, celery and water. Add salt and pepper. Bring to boil, turn down heat and let cook until chicken falls apart, about 1 hour. Remove from heat.
When cool enough to handle, remove and discard all bones and skin, leaving the meat in the soup. Refrigerate.
To serve:
Bring soup to a boil. Drop in matzo balls and let them cook in soup. (If more liquid is needed, add boxed chicken stock.)
Thanks to Central Market for our groceries. Judie Byrd is founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth. For more information, go to judiebyrd.com.
When the time comes to roll matzo balls for the Matzo Ball Soup, the whole Sloter family gets involved.
Matzo Ball Soup is a delicious traditional dish served at the Sloter Seder.
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Jeweled Inspiration
They say a diamond is a girl’s best friend, and the owner of Megan Thorne Fine Jewelry couldn’t agree more.
by Callie Johnston
MEGAN THORNE PRODUCES HANDMADE, ONE-OF-A-KIND JEWELRY THAT IS THE VERY PICTURE OF FEMININITY AND ELEGANCE. We sat down with her to get the inside scoop on her new store on Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth and what to look for from Megan this spring.
What motivated you to start creating your own designs and open your own store? I started designing even as I was a child, and it has always been what I enjoy doing. I worked for a lingerie company in the fashion industry, which was owned by two women. I had never really seen women in power that owned a big business like that. Sometimes when you produce items in a factory, there can be a disconnect between your original design vision and the end result. I decided that I wanted to be involved in producing the items myself from conception to production.
What is involved in your design process? I will usually have a specific inspiration. A lot of times it’s fabric, a sculpture or even something I view in a fashion magazine. I usually start with an idea and create a mood board with concepts that will complement it. I will then make a wax carving, which is the initial step in creating jewelry. It helps you to fine tune the design.
What is your favorite aspect of your job? It’s working with my team in the creation process. I’m so lucky because the people that work with me are all family and friends. Being able to grow with them is special. We are literally a family in and outside of the office.
Tell us about your new collection. In the beginning, I tried various different approaches to figure out what works for me. What I found that really worked for me was ultra feminine and girly-girl pieces. I will be working to re-introduce feminine with an added edge, which is a little more of my personal style. I will be incorporating black diamonds, oxidized silver and really rustic-looking diamonds.
What advice would you give to women trying to accessorize their look with the right piece or pieces of jewelry? The first thing is probably to stick with your base pieces. These are pieces you would naturally go to and wear on a dayto-day basis. This is your signature look. From there, you can add in fun pieces to experiment with. It also helps to show friends and family what your style is so that they can add to your collection!
What advice would you give a gentleman who is looking for the perfect piece of jewelry to give the lady in his life? She’s probably told you already, so be sure to listen and pay attention! Ha! Looking at what she wears every day will give you a great idea of what she likes style-wise. Something sentimental having to do with your child, spouse or possibly even your birthstone can be really thoughtful and personal.
The Old Bags Luncheon
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 ~ River Crest Country Club ~ Fort Worth, Texas
A silent auction of new and gently used designer and vintage handbags and luncheon benefitting The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame educational projects for children.
Invitations will be sent in February.
For questions please contact: Emmy Lou Prescott at 817-509-8965 or emmylou@cowgirl.net or Grace Beck at 817-509-8663 or gbeck@cowgirl.net
Brother-sister team, Hunter and Brittany Ryan, have always been close and work well together.
To MaRkeT, To MaRkeT
In February, Southside residents welcomed Ryan’s Fine Grocer and Delicatessen, the brainchild of sister-brother duo Brittany and Hunter Ryan.
by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
You could say Ryan’s Fine Grocer and Delicatessen was always in the stars for Brittany and Hunter. They grew up in Fort Worth and come from a family that greatly values good food. It started back in the 1800s when their great-great-grandparents transformed a general store into the White Swan distribution company and marketed a family recipe that developed into a long-time Fort Worth favorite, Ranch Style Beans.
Brittany remembers back to her grandfather’s great friendship with Walter Kaufman of the Swiss House, one of Fort Worth’s first famous fine dining establishments, and how they used to make omelets some mornings in the kitchen. She also was influenced by her father’s cooking and taking trips to ethnic markets.
Continuing with the family tradition of creating good food, both siblings graduated, at different times, from the French Culinary Institute in New York. Hunter graduated with a Grand Diplôme in the Classic Culinary Arts and obtained a certificate in restaurant management. After graduating, he worked at esteemed restaurants in Rhode Island and New Mexico before returning to Fort Worth. He took a position as tournade (senior chef) at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood before accepting a job as executive sous-chef at LightCatcher Winery.
experience working in New York restaurants. Months after learning of Hunter’s job at LightCatcher, Brittany moved back to Fort Worth and worked alongside her brother at the winery, first as a waitress and later as pastry chef and floor manager.
We asked Brittany if it’s sometimes difficult working with a sibling. “We’ve always been close; we’ve always been good friends and don’t really fight…excessively,” she says. Hunter acts as executive chef, and Brittany takes on more of a managerial/front-of-the-house role at Ryan’s.
Inspired to embark on their first culinary venture, Ryan’s was conceived as a means to seriously contribute to the continued revitalization of South Fort Worth. Already heavily populated with popular restaurants, Southside residents wanted a nearby grocer, and Brittany and Hunter took advantage of the fortuitous timing. “Our goal is not to compete with larger grocery stores. I don’t want to be an Albertsons,” Brittany says. It’s meant to be a place for people to conveniently get items but also a place they want to grab lunch or just get a beer with friends.
Brittany took a slightly different route at the Institute. Befitting of her perfectionist nature of wanting recipes with exact measurements in grams, she graduated from the Pastry Arts program and then gained her
Emphasis at Ryan’s is on quality rather than quantity. All products are carefully selected, only stocking the best but at varying price points. At approximately 5,000 square feet, Ryan’s offers beer and wine, eco-friendly produce, dairy products including specialty cheeses, dry goods, packaged organic products and fresh breads.
The variety is eclectic to say it best. Shoppers may find Jet Puffed Marshmallow on the same aisle as exotic fruit preserves.
Lauren Blake Reynolds is responsible for all the graphic art throughout Ryan's Fine Grocer and Delicatessen.
When deciding which items to stock, Brittany researched extensively and was conscious of everyone’s dietary needs. “For instance, I of course have classic potato chips, but I also carry hummus chips, lentil chips, Beanitos and chips made out of pomegranates, which are surprisingly delicious,” she says.
Setting up the impressive professional kitchen took 15 minutes, Brittany joked, but picking out the best toilet bowl cleaner took a lot of time.
Another unique element to Ryan’s is the incredible meat selection. Hunter is a heck of a butcher, we’ve heard. He dry ages his own steaks and cures his own prosciutto and sausage. The custom-built dry ager hangs from the ceiling behind the butcher counter. It is fashioned after the only other one you may find in the U.S., located within Cochon restaurant in New Orleans.
The delicatessen at Ryan’s has 30 seats dispersed throughout a lightfilled space, and there is additional seating on front and back patios. Customers can purchase fresh pastries, salads, soups, sandwiches and platters of charcuterie, seafood and caviar.
The Seafood Parade from the deli at Ryan’s is perfect for sharing with friends. It offers a 1 1/4-pound New England lobster, a 1/2 dozen East Coast oysters, a 1/2 dozen Jonah crab claws and four large poached prawns.
Hunter’s signature sandwich is the lobster roll, which is already getting rave reviews. It sets itself apart by featuring a 1 1/4-pound whole lobster covered in yuzu crème fraiche and topped with watercress, tomato, apple wood smoked bacon and Serrano-avocado aioli.
All sandwiches offered are familiar favorites with some special touch that shows Hunter’s skills as a chef. The traditional ham and cheese gets a boost in the Melted Ham and Brie on Ryan’s menu. It is served on a French baguette and made with black forest ham, melted French Brie, fresh arugula and a sweet fig spread. Other sandwich options include Mozzarella and Prosciutto, Mediterranean Tuna Salad and Smoked Salmon Awesomeness, just to name a few.
Brittany also points out that it was important for them to create several specialty salads, which is something she herself is always seeking. “You always feel like you get a salad because it’s healthy and you think you should, and that’s stupid. We have an extensive salad menu that is affordably
The light-filled delicatessen at Ryan's is inviting and offers fresh pastries, salads, soups, sandwiches and platters meant for sharing. It also welcomes guests to enjoy front and back patio spaces.
priced. No one will be disappointed,” she says.
We can attest that the Crab Heirloom and Avocado salad is one of the best things ever put on a plate. No imitation crabmeat here. It consists of Jonah crab claw meat, freshcut heirloom tomatoes, sliced avocado, smoked black sea salt, marinated olives and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
While not all the foods at Ryan’s are local, Brittany hopes to evolve over time and change that. “What you see in here today is not what you will see next month or next year. I don’t think I’m doing a poor job, but I think I can always do better.”
For their produce, Brittany chose FreshPointe, with a location in Dallas. As one of the largest produce distributors in North America, it supplies the freshest produce from the field directly to the grocer. FreshPointe also does not use pesticides on the produce Brittany chooses for the store, which was extremely important to her.
Parking at Ryan’s was not at the top of her list, however. “Parking wasn’t a big issue for me, as you can see when you visit. If people want to drive from across town, yay, but this was envisioned as a neighborhood grocer,” she says. Which isn’t an issue for the sibling owners since Hunter and Brittany both live only minutes away from their new “office.”
The sense of community felt at Ryan’s is overwhelming. Many goods sold are produced by neighboring establishments. For instance, Black Rooster Bakery provides a majority of the fresh baked breads, and coffee from Avoca is on shelves at Ryan’s.
Local company PalletSmart made all the tables and chairs from recycled and restored wood. PalletSmart is gaining fast recognition in North Texas for using discarded pallets to make incredible pieces. Its mission is to make responsible choices about the footprint we each leave and build items for sustainable “greener” living.
When Brittany started making calls to set up shop, it turned out that she had some sort of connection with practically everyone she called. “The food scene in Fort Worth gets really small really fast,” Brittany says.
For the beer selection at Ryan’s, Brittany turned to friends at Ye Old Bull and Bush on Montgomery. “I know what kind of beers I like, but I don’t know what the majority of locals drink on a day-to-day basis,” she says.
Brittany’s friend, Lauren Blake Reynolds, did all the graphics for Ryan’s décor. She also created a greeting card line that is sold in the store. Lauren’s inspiration behind the graphic elements throughout Ryan’s was vintage crate labels. She stripped the text from them and replaced it with fictitious labels comprised of combinations of parts of family members’ names. “I wanted the artwork to be meaningful for the whole family,” Lauren says.
As for what Brittany and Hunter envision for the future of Ryan’s, they hope that people will shop and then stay and hang out. Brittany says, “What I really want is a synthesis of all of these businesses and the creation of a walking community. When the water rises, all boats float. None of us are going up against each other. We are all friends and want good things for each other.”
There is a strong sense of community at Ryan's. Brittany and Hunter tapped local resources for their beer selection, graphic art elements, outdoor patio furniture and produce distributor. They also feature local products in support of community business such as breads from Black Rooster Bakery and coffee from Avoca.
Fort Worth, Texas:
City’s
BEST PLACES TO LIVE
Why residents are flocking to these 12 fastest growing cities in North Texas
by Paul K. Harral
The explosion of population taking place on this side of the Metroplex is stunning. People keep coming, and there are no signs that they are going to stop. The reasons are simple but multiple: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the Alliance Corridor, open land, affordable housing, the Barnett Shale and quality of life. North Texas is considered to be business friendly, and local governments work hard to bring new companies to town. We look at 12 cities in the Fort Worth-Arlington MSA that are doing very well indeed in attracting new residents. A rising tide does float all boats, but not necessarily evenly. This isn’t rocket science. We just picked 12 places based on personal knowledge, projected growth rates and housing prices that we found interesting. And we talked to people who live in these cities, asking what they find attractive about where they live.
FORT WORTH
FOR MUCH OF ITS HISTORY, FORT WORTH LIVED SOMETIMES SULLENLY IN THE SHADOW OF DALLAS. But among the things that Fort Worth had and Dallas didn’t was plenty of territory for expansion.
Hot Spots:
» West 7th
» Eddie V's
» Magnolia Avenue
» Brewed
Folks around here like to brag that Fort Worth is the Texas-most city in the state. That’s part nature and a lot nurture, with generous residents providing the means to mix cowboys and culture into a single package.
» The Usual
» Sundance Square
» Flying Saucer
» Reata rooftop
» Del Frisco's
» TCU
» The Woodshed Smokehouse
» Joe T. Garcia's
Landmarks:
» Historic Fort Worth Stockyards
» Museums of the Cultural District
» Fort Worth Water Gardens
» Thistle Hill Mansion
» St. Patrick’s Cathedral
» Amon G. Carter Stadium
» Burnett Park Downtown
» Botanic Garden
»Bass Hall
Festivals/Rituals:
» Main Street Arts Festival
» Mayfest
» The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
» Fort Worth Music Festival
» Fort Worth Opera Festival
» MusicArte de Fort Worth
» Lone Star Film Festival
» Parade of Lights
» Concerts in the Garden
» Coming in 2014, Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival
Getting Around Town:
» Segway Tours
» Horseback
» Trinity Trails
» The T and TRE
Jeff Whitfield was born in Abilene but moved to the area in 1979 when his father took a job with Ben Hogan. He left for the Air Force Academy in 1992.
“The prodigal son, as my parents remind me, finally made his way home in 2011 when I moved back to Fort Worth to practice law at Kelly Hart,” Whitfield says. “Almost 20 years to the day after I left Fort Worth for the Air Force, my wife and I bought our first home in this community.”
He’s active in Steer Fort Worth, Mayor Betsy Price’s program to involve younger residents in the life of the city, and is a member of the current class of Leadership Fort Worth.
The personalities of Dallas and Fort Worth are different, and Whitfield likes what he sees in Fort Worth.
“We’ve spent lots of time in many different cities in Texas, across the country and in Europe,” he says. “People in Fort Worth, and the surrounding communities, are some of the friendliest and most welcoming folks we’ve met. We’ve heard this same opinion from many visitors, from all parts, who’ve traveled here to visit us, our family and our community.”
The reasons for growth are simple.
“We have a climate of opportunity for business, education, creativity, and families,” Whitfield says. “We’re also a welcoming community. As we grow, we must balance the need to protect those qualities that make us an attractive community with the need to transform and continue creating opportunities for our residents.”
He says the river and the city’s parks are
great treasures; the transformed central business district and Fort Worth’s arts and cultural communities are among his favorite attractions.
Fort Worth developed around the site of a frontier outpost built in 1849 and named for Maj. Gen. Williams Jenkins Worth. Over the years, the city grew because of its rail connections, its stockyards and meatpacking plants, oil and gas interests and an aviation business built around Carswell Air Force base and the World War II bomber plant that is now Lockheed Martin.
The opening of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport also fed Fort Worth’s development, as did Alliance Airport in North Fort Worth that led to the establishment of AllianceTexas.
It is a city that values its sometime wild and wooly Western heritage, but that has married that to a rich cultural heritage that revolves around world-class museums and art venues.
2012 Population (Estimated): 757,810
Projected Population Increase 2000-2030: 57.6 percent
Under 18 years: 29.4 percent
65 years and over: 8.2 percent
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 25.9 percent
Mean travel time to work (minutes): 25.6
Homeownership rate: 59.8 percent
MLS Median Sales Price December 2012: $130,000
MLS Average List Price: $192,871
MLS Average Days on Market: 85
Median value of owner-occupied housing units
(2010 Census): $121,900
Median household income: $50,456
Persons below poverty level: 18.1 percent
Land area in square miles: 339.82
Persons per square mile: 2,181.2
Primary school district: Fort Worth ISD
Texas Education Agency District Rating: Academically
Acceptable USA.com District Ranking: 1 star; 1,239 of 1,257
Denton
Government established denton; the railroad sustained it; and education made it explode.
The city is on the northern division of I35 — the NAFTA highway where it forks to I-35E to Dallas and I-35W to Fort Worth. Residents who wanted a county seat near the center of the county founded it in 1857.
Then the railroads came —the Texas and Pacific Railway from Sherman to Fort Worth and the Missouri, Kansas and Texas to Dallas were completed in 1881.
But the events that would distinguish the city today came when North Texas Normal College — now the University of North Texas — was established in 1890 and the Girls’ Industrial College — now Texas Woman’s University — was established in 1903.
The presence of the universities assures a variety of events and festi-
2012 Population (Estimated): 115,810
Projected Population Increase 2000-2030: 160.46 percent
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 36.5 percent
Mean travel time to work (minutes): 22.7
Homeownership rate: 47.5 percent
MLS Median Sales Price December 2012: $143,685
MLS Average List Price: $190,686
MLS Average Days on Market: 83
Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2010 Census): $147,400
Median household income: $46,151
Under 18: 20.5 percent
65 years and over: 8.9 percent
Persons below poverty level: 19.8 percent
Land area in square miles: 87.95
Persons per square mile: 1,289.1
Primary school district: Denton ISD
Texas Education Agency District Rating: Academically Acceptable USA.com District Ranking: 4.5 stars; 743 of 1,257
MANSFIELD
Hot Spots:
» University of North Texas
» Texas Woman’s University
» Campus Theatre
» Big Mike’s Coffee
» Dan’s Silverleaf Live Music Bar
» Jupiter House
Landmarks:
» Denton County Courthouse
» Alton Bridge
Festivals:
» Denton Arts & Jazz Festival
» Denton Blues Festival
» Redbud Festival
» Dog Days of Summer
» North Texas State Fair & Rodeo
» Holiday Lighting
Getting Around Town:
» Bike
» Bus
» Commuter Rail
va ls, especia lly a vibrant music scene.
T o d a y , UNT has an un d ergra d uate and graduate enrollment of 35,664. Texas Woman’s graduate and un d ergra d uate enrollment is 14,694. That’s 50,358 students between t he two And t hat, says resident Richard DeRosa, director of jazz composition and arranging at t he University of Nort h Texas, is a centra l reason for the city’s growt h.
“Although it’s a small town, there is a vibrant music scene and overa ll a cosmopolitan flavor. There are some good restaurants wit h a variety of cuisines,” DeRosa says
“The sizes of the universities are growing and a lso t here is a lot of new housing,” DeRosa said. “In general, it may also be because living in or near Da llas or Fort Wort h is less economica l ”
Not to be overlooked is t he impact of Da llas/Fort Wort h Internationa l Airport, which is closer to Denton t han many locations in Fort Wort h and Da llas and made t he city a residence of choice for traveling executives and employees of t he airport and related industries. The development of A llianceTexas had a similar impact
Between 1970, before D/FW opened, and 2012, Denton grew by 190 percent
AROUND 1856, R.S. MAN AND JULIAN FEILD BUILT A GRISTMILL AT THE CROSSROADS THAT WAS TO BECOME THE CENTER OF MANSFIELD.
The Mansfield Historical Society reports that in 1856 Feild bought 540 acres in the area, and the mill was completed sometime in the next three years. Feild became the first postmaster in 1860. The community took on the name of Mansfeild, but repeated misspellings over the years led to the modern name, the society says.
Mansfield showed 1,375 residents in the 1950 census. By 1970, it had grown to 3,658, and the explosive growth began that decade. Residents of both Arlington and Fort Worth were attracted to the scenic area where land was easily available. But local government had a significant role in the expansion.
Hot Spots:
» Town Park Amphitheater
» Farr Best Theater
» Big League Dreams Sports Park
» Hawaiian Falls
Shopping:
» Historic Downtown » Mansfield Town Crossing
Landmarks:
» The McKnight Building
Festivals/Rituals:
» Historic Mansfield Music Festival
» Hometown Holiday
» Winter Walk
“During the mid 1970s, a local group of business persons initiated the first organized business park area,” says former Mayor Tom Corbin.
The Trammell Crow Co. from Dallas acquired 1,700 acres of land and developed the Walnut Creek Valley residential development and Country Club with 18-hole golf course that was later expanded to 36 holes.
Transportation and water played a role as well. I-20 — seven miles north — opened in 1975, followed a few years later by U.S. 287 through Mansfield.
Mansfield Methodist Hospital brought a medical community to the city. And the city added recreational facilities such as the public Mansfield National Golf Course, Big League Dreams and the waterpark Hawaiian Falls.
All of that, Corbin says, triggered the city’s growth. Between 1980 and 2012, the city grew 610 percent.
MLS Median Sales Price December 2012: $181,000
MLS Average List Price: $236,213
MLS Average Days on Market: 75
Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2010 Census): $183,500
Median household income: $93,906
Persons below poverty level: 7.6 percent Land area in square miles: 36.38
Persons per square mile: 1,549.3
Primary school district: Mansfield ISD
Texas Education Agency District Rating: Academically Acceptable USA.com District Ranking: 3.5 stars; 694 of 1,257
“In sum,” Corbin said, “the availability of employment, reasonable housing opportunities, schools, safe neighborhoods, transportation, recreation and sports, and city services triggered the growth.”
Residents are fond of touting Mansfield’s “lifestyle” as part of its attraction to new residents. Corbin describes that as “a lifestyle of independent opportunity to follow the personal interests of each resident.”
GRAPEVINE
MODERN DAY GRAPEVINE FIRST
SAW SETTLERS IN AROUND 1850, with a store near where the town square was later built and at the site where the restored Torian log cabin stands today.
It has been known by a variety of names: Cross Timbers, Grape Vine Springs, Leonardville, Dunnville, Grape Vine and Grapevine. It’s located on the edge of the Grape Vine Prairie. The name likely came from the wild — mustang — grapes in the area. The post office in the town has always been known as either Grapevine or Grape Vine. By 1936, the town was incorporated. Like many of the cities on this list, the railroad played a role in its development.
2012 Population (Estimated): 46,420
Projected Population Increase 2000-2030: 18.07 percent
Under 18 years: 25.1 percent
65 years and over: 7.9 percent
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 45.6 percent
Mean travel time to work (minutes): 23.4
Homeownership rate: 61.0 percent
MLS Median Sales Price December 2012: $237,000
MLS Average List Price: $269,808
MLS Average Days on Market: 60
actually opened was 7,023. That q the 1990 census t mated population 46,420. Resident producer of the thinks he knows w
“Grapevine h unique energy th ovations, world-c acquisitions and the international flair of the two huge festivals, Grapefest and Main Street Days,” he says
Throw in the proximity to Fort Worth and Dallas and “Grapevine has something that appeals to just about every demographic,” Gribble said. “To me, the heart and soul of Grapevine is the small-town feel with uptown amenities and great little one-of-a-kind shops in the revitalized downtown area. ”
Over 25 years, he’s seen downtown grow from boarded-up businesses and two or three restaurants to a thriving city with unique shops and a smorgasbord of eateries.
Hot Spots:
» Main Street Bread Baking Co.
» Gaylord Texan Resort
» Chill Grapevine (bar)
» Legoland
» SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium
» Great Wolf Lodge
Shopping:
» Grapevine Mills
Landmarks:
» City Hall
» Nash Farm
» Torian Cabin
Festivals:
» Chocolate Fest
» Grapefest
» Main Street Days
» The Christmas Capital of Texas
Getting Around Town:
» Grapevine Vintage Railroad
When Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport was built, Grapevine acted quickly and, to the chagrin of Dallas and Fort Worth officials, annexed much of the land on which the airport sits. That’s proven to be of great tax advantage to the city, as well as the cause of a population explosion.
Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2010 Census): $217,800
Median household income: $76,040
Persons below poverty level: 7.9 percent
Land area in square miles: 31.93
Persons per square mile: 1,451.0
Primary school district: Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Texas Education Agency District Rating: Recognized USA.com District Ranking: 5 stars; 259 of 1,257
But it is more complex than that. Grapevine leaders have been passionate about history, restoring the downtown area and adding festivals that entertain local and visitors. And it has drawn residents.
In the 1970 census — just before the airport
Lake Grapevine is nearby, as are Grapevine Mills shopping mall, the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, the Great Wolf Lodge, a Bass Pro shop and other attractions such as a LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and an aquarium
“Closely related to that is the incredible job Grapevine Parks and Recreation has done in developing the land surrounding La ke Grapevine with parks, pavi lions, sports f ields of a ll k inds, boat launches, wa lk ing and bi king trai ls,” Gribble said.
KELLER
years ago, we decided on Keller essentially for two reasons. One was location — I work at BNSF Railway, which is on Western Center, just north of 820, and travel often, so Keller is essentially halfway between work and the airport. The second was the reputation of the school system. When we were looking around, we heard very good things about Keller schools, and since our kids at the time were 4, 7, and 9, that was a terribly important concern to us,” says BNSF Senior General Attorney Lyn Robbins.
L2012 Population (Estimated): 40,440
Projected Population Increase 2000-2030: 73.68 percent
Under 18 years: 30.4 percent
65 years and over: 8.6 percent
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 52.3 percent
Mean travel time to work (minutes): 29.1
IKE MANY CITIES AROUND FORT WORTH, KELLER CAN TRACE ITS ROOTS TO THE RAILROAD. And in Keller’s case, even its name. As the Texas Pacific Railroad extended north from Fort Worth, a stop on the rail line was named in honor of railroad foreman John C. Keller. Settlers then were attracted by the same things that attract settlers today, including transportation and the nearby Trinity River.
Homeownership rate: 86.9 percent
MLS Median Sales Price December 2012: $289,000
MLS Average List Price: $371,106
MLS Average Days on Market: 89
Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2010 Census): $267,500
Median household income: $115,228
Persons below poverty level: 3.1 percent
Land area in square miles: 18.45
Persons per square mile: 2,147.5
Primary school district: Keller ISD
Texas Education Agency District Rating: Academically Acceptable
USA.com District Ranking: 4.5 stars; 354 of 1,257
Keller was settled in the early 1850s, and by 1882, the settlement known originally as Athol had become what is now Keller. It incorporated Nov. 16, 1955.
The railroad and the highway from Fort Worth to Denton were important to the city’s success and growth, and transportation remains a central facet of city life. When Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport opened in 1974, Keller had fewer than 4,000 residents. By 1990, it had grown to 13,683. Alliance Airport opened nearby on Dec. 14, 1989, and the area exploded. The population grew 99.85 percent in the next decade, and the 2012 population is estimated at 40,440, a 195.5 percent increase over 1990.
“When we chose to move to Tarrant County 10
Keller’s amenities today include parks, miles of hike and bike trails along meandering creeks and in-line hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball and baseball fields.
Hot spots:
» Snooty Pig
» The Keller Pointe
» Bronson Rock Burgers and Beer
Landmarks:
» Water Tower
» Dr Pepper Mural (representing Old Town Keller)
» Keller Veterans Memorial Park
Festivals:
» KellerFest
“Other than the schools and location, I think there is an attractiveness to the fact that Keller still has some country feel to it,” Robbins said. “Many of the Midcities are simply placed between others of the Midcities, and it is hard to tell when you leave one and enter another. Keller is on the edge, meaning that when you drive west or north, you don’t immediately run into another city. I see sheep on my way to work. I drive through countryside. There is some value to that.”
Robbins and his family members are active in the arts scene and his hometown facilitates that.
“There are a number of movie theaters within 10 miles. The shopping and eating of Southlake is just down the road one way, and the charm and offerings of Roanoke are a stone’s throw in another direction. Fort Worth is an easy drive, yet the accessibility of the airport makes Keller a far more convenient place to live than Fort Worth proper for those like me who have to take to the air often.”
There are a number of major universities within a 60-mile radius of Keller, including Texas Christian University, The University of North Texas, The University of Texas at Arlington, The University of Texas at Dallas, Texas Woman’s University and Southern Methodist University.
ARLINGTON
Hot Spots:
» Cowboys Stadium
» Ballpark in Arlington
» Six Flags Over Texas
» Cacharel Restaurant and Grand Ballroom
» Hurricane Harbor
» Olenjack’s Grille
» University of Texas at Arlington
Shopping:
» Parks Mall
» Arlington Highlands
» Lincoln Square
Landmarks:
» Arlington Theater (Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue)
» Knapp Heritage Park
» Top O’ Hill Terrace, Arlington Baptist College
Festivals/Rituals:
» Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games
» Interlochen Holiday Lights Display
ARLINGTON PRIDES ITSELF AS THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER OF THE METROPLEX, and as far as sports entertainment goes, that’s difficult to challenge. It’s home to the Texas Rangers and to Cowboys Stadium, both playing in spectacular venues.
But longtime resident O.K. Carter sees another reason for the city’s success.
“Arlington’s most unappreciated strength is that it is a college town, with about 50,000 higher ed students — UTA and TCC campuses combined — in any given semester,” says Carter, a longtime Star-Telegram editor and columnist and now a member of the Tarrant County College Board.
“In this, Arlington strives to be Austin-like,” Carter says. “Though the general tone of Arlington is solidly middle class, the presence of so many students and faculty pervades the town with an academic, intellectual and cultural persona — a creative class subculture. There’s no substitute — none at all — for being a college town.”
Arlington’s big advantage has always been central location, both as a suburban retreat and as a location for entities like amusement parks or professional sports, Carter said. But some considered that a minus as well because of the dominance of Fort Worth and Dallas.
“We’re nobody’s damn suburb,” former Mayor Richard Greene famously responded to a reporter’s question.
The city was founded in 1876 on the Texas and Pacific Railway and named for Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s hometown in Virginia. It was the General Motors Arlington Assembly Plant opening in 1954, along with Six Flags Over Texas and later the move of the Washington Senators — now the Texas Rangers — in 1972 that triggered the expansion. The city grew 4,656 percent between 1950 and 2012.
2012 Population (Estimated): 365,860
Projected Population Increase 2000-2030: 30.86 percent
Under 18 years: 27.9 percent 65 years and over: 8.1 percent
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 28.9 percent
Mean travel time to work: 22.1
Homeownership rate: 58.5 percent
MLS Median Sales Price December 2012: $117,000
MLS Average List Price: $157,279
MLS Average Days on Market: 79
Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2010 Census): $131,800
Median household income: $52,699
Persons below poverty level: 15.6 percent
Land area in square miles: 95.88
Primary school district: Arlington ISD
Texas Education Agency District Rating: Academically Acceptable
USA.com District Ranking: 2 stars; 188 of 1,257
ALEDO
THOUGHTS OF ALEDO CONJURE VISIONS
OF BUCOLIC COUNTRY LIFE. This small city just west of Fort Worth is growing rapidly, and so is the area around it that falls into the Aledo ZIP code and the Aledo Independent School District.
“Aledo has an estimated build-out population of 13,000 plus,” says Mayor Kit Marshall. “Aledo has a substantial ETJ (extraterritorial jurisdiction) area to grow into and has secured agreements with the surrounding cities, so that there are few questions concerning jurisdictions.” Aledo’s population was estimated at 2,780 in 2012.
A city’s ETJ is defined in Texas law based on population and authorizes a city to annex unincorporated nearby land under specific conditions.
Marshall says Aledo has been planning for future growth for a number of years, working on and planning infrastructure to support additional population. The Aledo Economic Development Corp. completed a Strategic Plan in 2010 that calls for an aggressive residential development and commercial development marketing program.
“Of course, the Aledo Independent School District, an excellent school district, is a major economic engine for the Aledo community, and many locate in Aledo for this reason,” Marshall said.
The Aledo ZIP code area covers much of southeast Parker County and has become a destination for upwardly mobile families. Median household income in the Aledo ISD was $95,170 in 2010, and the median house price in the district was $229,400. It is a Recognized district by the Texas Education Agency, and USA.com ranks it 256th out of 1,257 ranked districts in Texas.
Hot Spots:
» Scoop Me Ice Cream & Coffee House
» Railhead Smokehouse
» Aledo HS Football Stadium
» Bearcat Park
» Agape Coffee Shop
Shopping:
» Urban West Boutique
» Forte Gifts and Flowers
Landmarks:
» Original Train Depot
» Depot “Graffiti” Building Festivals:
» Christmas Tyme in Aledo
Widening of FM 1187 to four lanes from I-20 through the Historic Downtown area is also a growth factor.
“The lifestyle in Aledo is very family oriented with opportunities for involvement in the many school and church activities for families and children of all ages,” Marshall says. “The Strategic Plan also incorporated the stated desire to increase activities to support the family values so evident throughout
2012 Population (Estimated): 2,780
Population Growth 2000-2010: 57.36 percent
Under 19 years: 36.7 percent
65 years and over: 7.58 percent
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 29.17 percent
Mean travel time to work (minutes): 23.4
Homeownership rate: 76.21 percent
MLS Median Sales Price December
2012: $284,000
MLS Average List Price: $360,675
Average Days on Market: 110
Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2010 Census): $137,600
Median household income: $75,714
Persons below poverty level: 8.06 percent
Land area in square miles: 2.59
Primary school district: Aledo ISD
Texas Education Agency District
Rating: Recognized USA.com District Ranking: 5 stars; 256 of 1,257
the community ”
The location is strategic also because it is a 20-minute drive from the Fort Worth and Weatherford downtown areas.
Like Weatherford and other cities on this list, Aledo has worked to protect and expand its downtown area, staging festivals designed to bring people to downtown for entertainment and shopping experiences
“My favorite annual event is Christmas Ty me in Aledo, held the first Saturday in December of each year,” Marshall says. “Unique Christmas decorations, lights, entertainment and delicious food are the signature of this wonderful event each year! It involves the merchants in Historic Downtown Aledo as well as businesses located on the north and south sides of the cit y. ”
An annual Arts and Crafts Fair at the Aledo Community Center takes place that same day. During the summer, the city hosts First Friday events that include vendors from outside the city as well as local businesses. The events include free concerts and special events targeted to the months of June, July and August.
EULESS
THE FIRST SETTLEMENT AROUND WHAT WOULD BECOME EULESS BEGAN WITH THE BUILDING OF BIRD’S FORT IN 1841. The city itself draws its name from Elisha Adam and Julia Euless who built a home and cotton gin there in 1881, triggering an expansion of the population. Locals gave Euless credit for that and named the community after him.
Euless has since grown from a population of 25 in 1915 to an estimated population of 51,500 in 2012. Similar to Grapevine, local officials have sought to preserve its history through renovation of buildings such as Fuller House the first brick house in Euless — as a museum and a log cabin dating from the 1850s, the Himes Log House. The restored buildings are located in Heritage Park.
Hot Spots:
» Texas Star Golf Course
» North Main BBQ
» Dr Pepper Star Center
Landmarks:
» Old Iron Bridge
» Euless Library sculptures
» The Himes Log House
» The Fuller House
Major Festivals:
» ArborDaze
» Mid-Cities Greek Fest
» Taste of Northeast
Unique form of public transportation:
» Wheels Program
Ken Olmstead’s job brought him to North Texas in 1984. He and his wife, Sally, first looked at Arlington for housing but soon switched their search to the H-E-B area.
» NETS
» HEB Transit
“We liked the area very much and bought a house in Euless,” he said. “The house, the price and the location fit us much better than Arlington.Within one year, Sally and I took advantage of our new home in Euless and
2012 Population (Estimated): 51,500
Projected Population Increase 2000-2030: 34.87
percent
Under 18 years: 24.0 percent
65 years and over: 7.7 percent
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 30.8 percent
Mean travel time to work (minutes): 22.1
Homeownership rate: 45.7 percent
MLS Median Sales Price December
2012: $137,850
MLS Average List Price: $170,359
MLS Average Days on Market: 64
Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2010 Census): $139,900
Median household income: $53,968
Persons below poverty level: 9.9 percent
Land area in square miles: 16.21
Persons per square mile: 3,162.9
Primary school district: Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
Texas Education Agency District Rating: Recognized USA.com District Ranking: 4.5 stars; 359 of 1,257
opened our own business.”
The city prides itself on its trees and received a Tree City USA award for demonstrating progress in its community forestry program 2012. In 2001, Euless was awarded The Sterling Award, a designation awarded to communities that have participated in the Tree City USA Growth Award program for 10 years.
Euless hosts an annual Arbor Daze festival that has received two international awards from the International Festivals and Events Association and the Best Arbor Daze Festival in the nation from the Arbor Day Foundation.
“This moniker — Tree City USA — is a chosen symbol for our community,” Olmstead said. “It has been very beneficial inan important way that has affected our lifestyle.There are many large shady oaks in this area.They are resilient to the heat of summer and give the residents relief, so much so that we takethem for granted.Our city wishes to ensure these bulwarks endure, so we have a festival in late spring that celebrates their role as a shield from thesummer heat.Everyone looks forward to this festival, and the city gives away new seedlings. Our city will alwayshave new tree growth.”
People growth, too, until the land runs out.
“Euless, and all of Texas, has a very strong business climate. Its educational opportunities are unlimited.We have enjoyed these favorable circumstances and believe thisis the place for our children and grandchildren,” Olmstead said. “We have a small community atmosphere located between two big cities and all of their amenities.This means a very broad range of benefits.”
SOUTHLAKE
MODERN SOUTHLAKE WASN’T INCORPORATED UNTIL 1956 ALTHOUGH PIONEERS SETTLED IN THE AREA IN THE 1840S. It takes its name from its location south of Grapevine Lake, completed four years before its incorporation and combines the settlements of Whites Chapel, Dove, Union Church and Jellico.
Hot spots:
» Dragon Stadium
» Campania Pizza
» Truluck's
Shopping:
» Southlake Town Square
Landmarks:
» 1919 Carroll School
» White’s Chapel Methodist Church Festivals/Rituals:
» Art in the Square
» Stars & Stripes
» Oktoberfest
The opening of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in the 1970s led to rapid expansion. The city had 1,023 residents in 1960 and had grown to an estimated 26,770 residents in 2012.
“I love living in Southlake for many reasons,” says Randy White, who works in real estate. “No. 1, it’s a great place to do business and make friends.
It’s very diverse in that people relocate from all over the country to live here.
“It’s a great place to raise a family, as it’s filled with many wonderful homes and upscale neighborhoods,” White said.
And, he says, the proximity to D/FW airport, Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington are great pluses.
Because it was formed by a combination of smaller towns, Southlake lacked a town
2012 Population (Estimated): 26,770
Projected Population Increase 2000-2030: 45.98 percent
Under 18 years: 34.2 percent
65 years and over: 5.9 percent
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 68.6 percent
Mean travel time to work (minutes): 29.6
Homeownership rate: 95.6 percent
MLS Median Sales Price December 2012: $540,000
MLS Average List Price: $722,335
MLS Average Days on Market: 85
Median value of owner-occupied housing: $491,700
Median household income: $183,441
Persons below poverty level: 2.8 percent
Land area in square miles: 21.88
Persons per square mile: 1,214.8
Primary school district: Carroll ISD
Texas Education Agency District Rating: Exemplary USA.com District Ranking: 5 stars; 2 of 1,257
center. So in 1995, the city began working with Cooper & Stebbins, a Southlake real estate development and investment firm, to build it one — Southlake Town Square.
White says it is a unique area that includes great places for people to connect, and that’s not to mention “a really cool movie theatre.”
Brian Stebbins died last year, but the Square he built in cooperation with the city stands as a monument to his vision. The concept was to build a downtown from scratch in a varied architectural style reflecting late 19th and early 20th century Main Street America.
Today, it is home to expansive shopping and retail venues and several popular and widely attended annual events such as Art in the Square, an annual fundraising event created by Southlake Women’s Club, and Oktoberfest, a three-day festival featuring a wide variety of entertainment, arts and crafts, German foods and drink, and other activities.
Southlake even offers downtown living in The Brownstones, which range in size from 2,000 to more than 3,800 square feet. They’ve been selling for $500,000 to more than $2 million.
WEATHERFORD
Hot Spots:
» Weatherford Downtown Café
» Fire Oak Grill
» Rio Mambo
» Wild Mushroom Steakhouse
» Clark Gardens
Shopping:
» Farmers Public Market
» First Monday Trade Days
» Teskey’s
Landmarks:
» Parker County Courthouse
» Santa Fe Depot
» Angel’s Nest B&B
Festivals:
» Parker County Peach Festival
LIKE FORT WORTH, WEATHERFORD BECAME THE COUNTY SEAT THROUGH ELECTION, beating out two other sites for the honor. It’s named for the state senator who coauthored the bill that established Parker County — Jefferson Weatherford.
It’s an old city by local standards, being incorporated in 1859. The Handbook of Texas Online says that during its first decade of existence, it was the principal frontier settlement in North Texas.
As with most rural communities in the area, transportation played an important role in its development. It was a midway point on the stage run between Fort Worth and Fort Belknap. The first railroad came in 1880, and a local line went into operation the next year.
It’s the Peach Capital of Texas by order of the Texas Legislature, and the city celebrates that annually with a festival. It is also a center of the cutting horse industry in North Texas.
Michael Brinkley, a Weatherford native whose law office is in North Richland Hills, points to the combination of big-city amenities with historical charm and quiet neighborhoods.
“Weatherford offers the benefits of the large cities of DFW, with good
schools, a lot less crime and the good effects of steady growth without the choking stagnation of Metroplex traffic,” Brinkley says. “As you drive west in the evening, you move to a higher elevation and a lower temperature and in most of the year, that’s a wonderful thing.”
Weatherford’s about 1,000 feet above sea level, while the heart of the Metroplex is slightly above 300 feet.
“The Weatherford I grew up in had less than 10,000 people, just like it did when my dad, my grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather an early Methodist circuit-rider — showed up in Parker County,” Brinkley said.
“Since the recent turn of the century, it’s hardly the same town with the once-tiny Weatherford College reaching well over 5,000 students, the Weatherford Regional Medical Center’s new facility, four true gourmet restaurants. The ‘Cuttin’ Capital’ is a booming place where you no longer have to plan everything in terms of delivery time from Fort Worth.”
The city is dotted with more than 60 Queen Ann, Victorian and other architecturally significant turn-of-the-century homes. They include that of former Speaker of the U.S. House Jim Wright, Broadway star Mary Martin, famed for her portrayal of Peter Pan, and S.W.T. Lanham, the last Confederate soldier to serve as governor of Texas.
2012 Population (Estimated): 25,440
Projected Population Increase 2000-2030: 108.18 percent
Under 18 years: 25.0 percent
65 years and over: 15.2 percent
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 23.7 percent
Mean travel time to work (minutes): 21.7
Homeownership rate: 63.6 percent
MLS Median Sales Price December 2012: $155,000
MLS Average List Price: $227,516
Internationally known portrait artist Douglas Chandor moved to Weatherford and married Weatherford native Ina Kuteman. Among his portraits are paintings of Queen Elizabeth, Winston Churchill and Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt. He designed and built a beautiful botanical garden now owned by the City of Weatherford.
MLS Average Days on Market: 115
Median value of owner-occupied housing (2010 Census): $131,700
Median household income: $46,718
Persons below poverty level: 14.8 percent
Land area in square miles: 24.86
Persons per square mile: 1,015.8
Primary School District: Weatherford ISD
Texas Education Agency District Rating: Academically Acceptable
USA.com District Ranking: 4 stars; 552 of 1,257
2012 Population (Estimated): 38,130
Projected Population Increase 2000-2030:
212.09 percent
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 24.4 percent
Mean travel time to work (minutes): 22.1
Homeownership rate: 78.2 percent
MLS Median Sales Price December 2012:
$139,900
MLS Average List Price: $192,732
MLS Average Days on Market: 93
Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2010 Census): $121,100
Median household income: $66,374
Under 18 years: 30.2 percent
65 years and over: 9.7 percent
Persons below poverty level: 4.9 percent
Land area in square miles: 26.01
Persons per square mile: 1,410.8
Primary school district: Burleson ISD
Texas Education Agency District Rating: Academically Acceptable USA.com District Ranking: 3.5 stars; 645 of 1,257
BURLESON
BURLESON BEGAN WHEN THE MISSOURI-KANSAS-TEXAS RAILROAD PLANNED A RAIL LINE FROM FORT WORTH TO HILLSBORO IN 1881 AND WENT LOOKING FOR LAND FOR A DEPOT. The landowner, Rev. Henry C. Renfro, was allowed to name the depot as part of the sales agreement. He named it in honor of his former teacher, Dr. Rufus C. Burleson, who later would become president of Baylor University.
As Fort Worth grew, so did Burleson. It was a sleepy rural and farming area with population of only 2,345 in 1960. By the next census, it had grown more than 200 percent, and between 1970 and 2012, it grew nearly 400 percent.
“For our family, it was easy; my husband was raised in the area and most of his immediate family remains in Burleson. We moved from the congestion of the Midcities, so we are especially fond of the small town feel,” says resident Kristen Thiebaud.
She says it is an easy trip to and from Fort Worth.
“It’s a city that has a sense of community,” she says. “We’ve only lived here five years, but our entire family has already made lifelong friends. I not only live in Burleson, but I work here, too. It’s wonderful that I can work and play in the same town, never being far from my kids.”
Her children are involved in the organized sports available in Burleson, and the family is involved in other public activities.
“People are drawn to the sense of community, the great schools for their children, a wonderful selection of places to worship, and the ever-growing retail and restaurants that are available for families,” Thiebaud says.
And that’s not to mention that the property tax rates in Burleson and Johnson County are considerably less than Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
COLLEYVILLE
COLLEYVILLE BEGAN AS A RURAL COMMUNITY AND DRAWS ITS NAME FROM A PHYSICIAN, Lilburn Howard Colley, who moved to the area in 1880 and practiced medicine for 40 years.
As with so many original communities in this area, the railroad played a significant role. In this case, it was the extension of what became the Cotton Belt from Fort Worth to Grapevine. And like other communities in Northeast Tarrant County, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport triggered expansive growth. Colleyville had 3,368 residents in the 1970 census but had doubled in size by the 1980 count after the airport opened. Estimated population in 2012 was 23,090.
“I love it that Colleyville is located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex with access to big city glitz, glamour and shopping, but still has a small-town feel,” says resident Renova Williams, a retired corporate executive and community volunteer.
“I know most of the people I run into at the post office, grocery store and the many small businesses and boutiques where I shop. Just minutes away from the DFW airport, our com-
Hot Spots:
» LeSara Cupcake Bar
» Tivoli Wines
Shopping:
» The Village
Landmarks:
» Bidault House
» Dunn/Tirk Log Barn
» The Webb House
» Hometown Heroes Park
Major Festivals:
» Hop a Park
» Red, White & Sousa
» Colleyville Haunted Trail Fest
» Holly Colley Holiday
munity is still ‘rural’ in the best sense of the word,” she said.
“But most of all, I love the people. Neighbors know each other here and watch out for each other.
Hot Spots:
» Babe’s Chicken Dinner House
» The Porch
» Lone Oak Winery
» Grump's
» Dalton's
Landmarks:
» Old Town Burleson
Festivals/Rituals:
» Wine Crawl
» Founder's Day
» Hot Sounds of Summer Concerts
» Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
» Aqua Egg Hunt and Bunny Daze
2012 Population (Estimated): 23,090
Projected
96.4 percent
MLS Median Sales Price December 2012:
$425,000
MLS Average List Price: $613,435
MLS Average Days on Market: 118
Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2010 Census): $398,000
Median household income: $159,982
Under 18 years: 26.5 percent
65 years and over: 10.4 percent
Persons below poverty level: 2.3 percent
Land area in square miles: 13.10
Primary school district: Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Texas Education Agency District Rating: Recognized USA.com District Ranking: 5 stars; 259 of 1,257
There is also an amazing spirit of volunteerism. I found great joy after retirement in helping numerous charities and civic organizations just by playing with my friends in Colleyville,” Williams said.
New residents are attracted by “the magnificent homes in quiet neighborhoods, parks and jogging trails, plus the quick commute to the D/FW airport and Dallas/Fort Worth,” she said. “The awardwinning school district is a huge attraction.”
She cites the “wealth of talent” brought by residents who are also corporate CEOs and professionals, many of whom serve in community leadership positions.
positions the City one step closer to attaining official designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community.
READY TO ROLL
Kristen Camareno, executive director of Fort Worth Bike Sharing, is bringing cycling to the streets of Fort Worth sneaks ahead of Austin and Dallas to launch a bike share program that
by Sonya Cisneros Curry
IN SECOND GRADE,Kristen
Camareno was the kid who got dropped off at school in a bike trailer. As a child, she spent weekends in that trailer riding with her dad –– rain or shine. Cycling has always been a part of her life. It’s a tradition she carries on with her husband and two sons. It’s one she’s bringing to Fort Worth in an entirely new way.
What started as the idea for a city bicycle fleet in 2009 has evolved into Fort Worth Bike Sharing, a nonprofit agency that owns and will soon operate a bike-sharing system in Fort Worth. It’s a concept embraced widely in Europe that has rapidly taken root in the United States. On April 22, Fort Worth will sneak ahead of Austin and Dallas to become the third city in Texas with a bike-sharing system.
The B Cycle system provides a network of bike stations within a few blocks of one another throughout central Fort Worth. Consider it the Redbox® for bikes.
A computer kiosk located at each station guides riders through the process of purchasing a membership for a day, week, month or year using a credit card.
Memberships, available to anyone over the age of 18, range from $8 for one day to $80 for one year of unlimited use. Rental charges are free for the first 30 minutes, encouraging short trips. Riders are charged $1.50 for the next half hour and $3 for each half-hour after. The escalating fee structure enforces the idea of bike sharing rather than long-term rental.
A mobile app allows a user to see what stations have bikes available before, for example, leaving his or her office downtown to bike to Magnolia Avenue for lunch. Annual members can bypass the computer kiosks altogether and wave their micro-chipped membership cards in front of a bike to release it from the station dock.
Bike-share systems are thriving in San Antonio, Houston, Minneapolis, Denver and Boston, among other major cities. Capital Bikeshare in Washington, D. C., is the most successful in terms of ridership. At the 2012 National Bike Summit, Kristen spoke with Paul DeMaio, founder of Capital Bikeshare, who is considered “the father of bike sharing” in the U.S. He said that if he could choose one aspect of his system to do over, he would have covered less area more densely. Kristen took that advice to heart.
Stations are planned in urban villages including downtown, the Cultural District, West 7th, the Near Southside, the Hospital District and Texas Christian University. Expect to see 300 shiny red bikes on the streets of Fort Worth this spring. “They almost look like electric bikes,” said Nick Olivier, business development manager at Fort Worth Bike Sharing.
Incidents of stolen bike-share bicycles are extremely rare thanks to dual locking mechanisms at each dock, on-board GPS tracking devices, and user accountability measures, said Kristen. If a bike is stolen, the user’s credit card will be charged $1,118 to replace it. In Washington D. C., the theft rate for the city’s 1,500-bike fleet is less than 1 percent.
Fort Worth is the first system to contract with local bike shops to maintain the bikes, said Kristen. Maintenance will be especially important since bikes will be available 24 hours a day to start.
Each bike will be on a rotation, said Kristen. Bikes will be visually inspected once a month or when a user indicates a maintenance issue. Tune-ups, adjustments or brake repair will be completed as needed.
ALL FOR ONE “We’re not in it to compete with local bike shops,” said Kristen. To her, anything that is for biking is not competition. “It’s all good. It increases the city’s connection to cycling and community support.”
This system extends the reach of public transportation by offering “a last mile connection,” said Mayor Betsy Price.
Fort Worth is the first instance in the U.S. where the transportation authority has picked up the project. For three years, Kristen researched bike-sharing initiatives in addition to her job responsibilities at The T. It wasn’t a surprise when she left The T in January to become executive director of Fort Worth Bike Sharing. “It’s something I’ve become really passionate about. It would have been really tough to watch someone else do it,” she said.
According to Kristen, Julia McCleeary has been “in the trenches” with her throughout the development of Fort Worth Bike Sharing. Among other responsibilities, Julia oversees Bike Fort Worth, the city’s comprehensive bike plan that was adopted in 2010.
The Federal Transit Authority awarded $941,000 to The T, which provided an additional $100,000 in local grant-matching funds toward the cost of 30 bike-sharing stations and 300 bikes. “When we got the grant, it was the best thing that’s happened to Fort Worth in a really long time,” said Julia.
Another coup for Fort Worth Bike Sharing happened January 29, 2013, when City Council unanimously agreed to waive $12,100 worth of permit fees. “This sends a strong message that we back them,” said Mayor Price.
SHIFTING GEARS “The first time we applied for funding, we didn’t get it,” said Kristen. Since then, Bike Fort Worth has made significant strides in achieving the goals to triple the number of bicycle commuters, decrease the level of bicyclist-related crashes and attaining official designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community by 2015.
“We’ve got a long way to go,” said Julia.
She made her way to Fort Worth after graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a master’s degree in urban and regional planning. She has worked with the City for the past six years offering her expertise on initiatives like Bike Fort Worth and Walk Fort Worth. “It’s totally changed my life,” she said. “Once you get that bug, that’s it.”
For her, cycling provided a support group and circle of friends. “It’s really taken over my life,” she said. “I can go anywhere on my bike.”
That wasn’t always the case, especially in 2010 when there were less than five miles of on-street bike lanes. Since then, the number has increased by 400 percent. Showers have been installed at City Hall for bicycle commuters. The Mayor conducts Town Hall meetings on her bike. Anyone can join the Bike Fort Worth Club.
“It’s crucial to me that our city has better mobility,” said Mayor Price. “You’ve got to offer that.” The Environment Protection Agency recently reclassified Dallas-Fort Worth from a Moderate to a Serious Non-attain-
ment Area. The Metroplex is ranked as the fifth most congested metropolitan area in the country.
Mayor Price has been cycling since she was five or six years old. She recalled the first bike she owned, a black and white Schwinn. “It had been my sister’s,” she said.
It wasn’t until junior high that she purchased her first “serious” bike from Leonard’s Department Store. She saved up for it by doing chores around the house. It was purple and white. “I’ve had more money in bikes throughout the years than we put into our first house as newlyweds,” she said.
According to Julia, Mayor Price has been instrumental in opening people up to the possibility of cycling. “She really gets her energy from people and talking to them and listening to them. You can see that when she’s on her rides.”
“Her passion is outstanding,” said Julia. “You can’t help but be excited about what you’re doing when you’re with her.”
It is expected that Fort Worth will be home to 1.8 million residents and employees by 2030. Part of The T’s strategic plan and a goal of Bike Fort Worth is to triple the number of bicycle commuters from 0.2 percent to 0.6 percent by 2020.
San Antonio reported 129,069 pounds of carbon emissions offset by bike-share users in the program’s first year. In Denver, bike sharing replaced 43 percent of short car trips among 34,000 members. Similar statistics will be gathered in Fort Worth. An annual Bike-Sharing member can review how many miles he or she has ridden, calories burned and how much money saved on gasoline.
Sunday since 2009,” he stated proudly.
“I’m lucky. Cycling way back in the day was one of my first passions, something I really loved,” said Mark. “Then I found ballet.” He was a professional dancer with Texas Ballet Theater for 11 years. When he retired in 2012, he celebrated the end of his career in an unconventional way. “I went a little Forrest Gump and rode 3,000 miles,” he said.
He rode from Astoria, Ore., to Washington, D. C., in about three months. Julia followed his adventure by reading his blog, aptly titled Lewis and Clark and Mark “It was the most amazing experience of my life,” he said.
When Mark arrived in Washington, D. C., he observed the city’s bikeshare system Capital Bikeshare. “It was cool to see old ladies, men in suits, people of all ages and ethnicities getting off the subway and hopping on a bike.” He noted that nine times out of 10 a little smile popped onto their face. For Mark, bike sharing is “a total game changer.”
a GraNd Start “Fort Worth is in a good spot for this program,” said Kristen. Fort Worth Bike Sharing positions the City closer to attaining official designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Cyclists.
“We want a designation by 2015,” said Julia. She hoped the city had done enough to receive that mark of economic distinction last year. When she first applied, the Mayor’s Rolling Town Halls had not been started. Fort Worth Bike Sharing was still in the preliminary planning stage.
“It’s kind of a chicken and egg thing,” said Kristen. She emphasized the importance of bike infrastructure, which helps cyclists feel safe on the roads and (hopefully) raises bicycle awareness for motorists. “But it also takes cyclists on the lanes for the City to realize that we have people that would use them.”
This is an especially useful tool for companies that offer employee wellness programs, according to Kristen. She said bike sharing is “a perfect tie in.” While employers won’t be able to see individual users’ profiles, they will be able to reference collective data and purchase corporate memberships.
No Car. No Problem. Julia estimated that about 645 Fort Worth residents commute to work using a bike. Mark Troxler is one of them. In fact, Mark has not owned a car in three years. “Almost 356 days a year, I’m out on my bike,” he said.
Mark can usually be spotted cruising down Magnolia Avenue, a street he has “a soft spot for.” He likes riding through the Stockyards where the Trinity Trails snake around and sometimes under historic buildings. He’s also “bombing down zoo hill” at least twice a day.
In addition to his role as a board member of Fort Worth Bike Sharing, Mark volunteers for the cycling advocacy group Bike Friendly Fort Worth. He founded the Night Riders, a social bicycling club that organizes group rides Sunday and Wednesday nights. “We haven’t missed one
One of the goals of Bike Friendly Fort Worth is to get more people riding their bikes the proper way. “A lot of people see some idiot riding down the street the wrong way, weaving in and out of cars,” said Mark. He explained that not only is this dangerous, it makes other riders look bad. That type of behavior is what this advocacy group is trying to prevent.
For Kristen, her perfect day using the bikeshare system would be when she doesn’t have to get in her car once –– even in the summer. She suggested that a typical walk from southeast Downtown to Burnett Park is 15 minutes. The bike-share system offers a five-minute alternative.
Cities with record-high temperatures, including Tucson, Albuquerque, Phoenix, El Paso and Houston, report higher percentages of the population commuting to work by bike than in Fort Worth. In August, Julia plans to ride 100 miles in the 32nd annual Hotter’N Hell Hundred.
Her first bike was bright yellow with a banana seat. She often zoomed up and down her street pretending to be in the Tour de France. “Somehow we forget that our most wonderful memories of our childhood were of that first vehicle,” said Julia.
Mark smiled when thought of his first bike––a black Huffy.
A lot happens in the journey from training wheels to adulthood. Some might say it’s almost like the magic goes away. “If most people reconnected, I think they would just come back and be so excited,” said Julia.
Kristen believes bike sharing will be an easy way to get comfortable on a bike again for adults of all ages.
“Don’t worry,” Mark offered. “It’s just like riding a bike.”
Visit fwtx.com for a helpful guide to bicyclists’ rights and rules of the road.
In 2010, there were 4.8 miles of bike lanes in Fort Worth. Today, that number has grown by 400% thanks to the City's comprehenisve bike plan.
Thirty bike share stations will be installed in urban villages like West 7th (pictured here), the Cultural District, the Hospital District, Downtown, Near Southside and TCU.
Fort Worth Bike Sharing executive director Kristen Camareno cruises down Magnolia Avenue on one of the 300 shiny red bikes that will hit the streets this spring.
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Incontinence is the failure to control urine, resulting in wetting clothes or the bed thus requiring protection.
Q: What causes male incontinence?
The most common causes are:
1. Overactive Bladder – This is the “I gotta go” problem. Patients have a desire to void suddenly. This affects an estimated 35 million Americans.
2. Stress Incontinence – The loss of urine associated with coughing, sneezing or physical exertion. More common in women, but is seen in some men following prostate cancer treatments though it seems more common just after radical prostatectomy surgery.
3. Neurologic Dysfunction
– After spinal cord injury or some degenerative neurologic diseases, bladder control problems of various types can be a major problem. Common metabolic diseases such as
diabetes can also affect the nerve function of the bladder.
4. Overflow Incontinence – Bladder outlet obstruction caused by an enlarged prostate or other obstructing conditions.
Q: What are the treatment options for male incontinence?
There is a broad array of treatment options based on the individual patient’s needs. Medica-
be useful. Control problems may commonly be treated with various surgical interventions, including implanting various types of male slings or artificial urinary sphincters. For patients with severe overactive bladder, the nerve supply to the bladder can be stimulated with acupuncture or implantable devices. In addition, Botox injections into the bladder muscle have recently become available to treat intractable overactive bladder.
Q: When should surgical
intervention be considered?
If the cause of the incontinence has been evaluated and diagnosed, surgery may be appropriate. Surgical interventions must always be dictated by the cause of the incontinence and the failure to improve with less invasive, non-operative treatments.
Q: Why should someone consider Urology Associates of North Texas?
Unique to this practice is a sub group of urologists who concentrate on treating urinary incontinence. These specialists have additional training and experience in this relatively narrow
by doctors who have a special interest in managing their issues.
An enlarged thyroid should be evaluated
Q: How prevalent is thyroid cancer among men?
Approximately 6,500 men will develop thyroid cancer in the U.S. this year. Of the men who have a thyroid nodule, approximately 10 percent of these will be cancer.
Q: What are symptoms of thyroid cancer?
Occasionally, one may feel like they have a lump in their throat. Any “growth” in the neck should be evaluated by an ENT for the presence of cancer.
Q: Is surgery the recommended treatment option for thyroid cancer?
Surgery is the only available cure for the most common types of thyroid cancer. Other treatments for cancer are considered adjuvant, or in addition to surgery. Patients may have surgery because:
to others, bothersome when swallowing or pressing on one’s trachea,
chooses not to have a needle biopsy. When surgery fails to reveal cancer, only the thyroid lobe with the nodule is removed. This procedure is known as a thyroid lobectomy as opposed to total thyroidectomy. Patients who have a thyroid lobectomy often return home from the hospital the same day. Those who -
night to have their calcium levels monitored. While some surgeons may place drain tubes in the neck after surgery, many no longer do this routinely. Thyroid surgery today, with the exception of masses greater than 5 centime-
Daniel Johnson, M.D. UANT Center for Bladder Control and Pelvic Health 1300 W. Terrell Ave., Ste. 420 Fort Worth, Texas 76104 888.444.USMD uant.com
ters, is often performed in a minimally invasive way through incisions 4 centimeters or less. Some surgeons are also using endoscopes in surgery to allow for smaller incisions. These advancements in technique allow for faster and easier recoveries.
Q: What is the impact long-term if the thyroid has to be removed?
The impact of the removal of one’s thyroid over time is that he/she will need to take a daily thyroid replacement hormone.
Q: Why should someone choose USMD at Fort Worth if surgery is required?
Primarily because of the level of skill and ability of the surgeons who operate there. The staff, anesthesiologists and facilities are all outstanding.
Monty Trimble, M.D.
7269 Hawkins View Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
651 S. Main St., Ste. 104 Keller, Texas 76248
888.444.USMD trimbleent.com
Kidney stones impact both men and women
Q: Who gets kidney stones?
Although stone rates are higher in men than women, the incidence of stones in women is increasing. It is generally thought that 10-15% of men and 5-10% of women will get a kidney stone in their lifetime.
Q: What causes kidney stones?
Kidney stones are caused by crystals forming in the urine. Stones are more common in people who do not drink much water and reside in
warm climates. Certain foods can contribute to stone formation, and stone formation can be hereditary. Lastly, some people’s kidneys make urine that is chemically abnormal.
Q: What are the treatment options for kidney stones?
Many small stones pass on their own, but patients usually need medicines to eliminate pain, help the stone to pass or to treat infection. If the stone doesn’t pass, there are three options for small to medium sized stones.
invasive. Shock waves break up the stone into tiny fragments that typically pass on their own.
patient, minimally-invasive procedure involves a tiny telescope being passed into the urinary tract. Stones can be fragmented and removed without making incisions.
involves placing a plastic tube to drain the urinary tract. It is used when a stone is blocking a kidney and when there is infection inside the kidney.
For larger stones or stones that do not respond to other therapies, two procedures are typically
used. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy involves making an incision into the kidney directly. The stones can be fragmented and suctioned
opening the urinary tract through tiny belly incisions to remove the stone.
Q: When should surgical intervention be considered?
Surgery should be considered when a stone does not pass on its own, is too large to pass or when infection is present.
Q: Why should someone consider USMD at Arlington if surgery is required?
Patients from all over Texas are referred to the hospital to have their kidney stones treated by expert specialists with access to state-of-theart equipment.
H. Mitchell Abrahams, M.D. USMD Cancer Center 801 W. Interstate 20, Ste. 1 Arlington, Texas 76017 888.444.USMD usmdpcc.com
Colorectal cancer – early detection saves lives
Q: At what age should a man start screening for colon or rectal cancer, and how prevalent is colon or rectal cancer among men?
I generally recommend men start screening for colon or rectal cancer at the age of 50. If they
have a family history of colon cancer or colon polyps, we recommend they begin screening at the age of 40.
Colorectal cancer is highly prevalent among men. It’s the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men after lung cancer.
Q: What does screening entail and how
often should it be done?
The day before screening, the patient is on a liquid diet and takes medication to clean out the colon. The day of the procedure, the patient will undergo an outpatient procedure under sedation so they sleep through it. It usually takes about half an hour for the procedure, a short time in the recovery room, and then they go on home.
Currently we recommend that if you’ve had a screening exam and everything is clean and healthy, then you wouldn’t need to have another screening for five years. If a polyp is found, then we suggest you come back in three years.
Q: When should surgical intervention be considered?
With colon or rectal cancer, surgical intervention is always the answer. We can occasionally treat rectal cancer with radiation and shrink the tumors, but eventually surgery is required to remove the section of colon that contains the cancer. That’s the gold standard for colon or rectal cancer. Unless the patient is medically compromised with bad health, heart conditions or other problems, then we proceed with the surgery.
Q: Why should someone consider USMD at Arlington if surgery is required?
It is a great hospital with a conscientious and caring staff. The level of care is well above average from entrance to exit, from the admitting staff, lab staff, nursing staff and physicians.
Ron Kline, M.D.
515 W. Mayfield, Ste. 416 Arlington, Texas 76014 888.444.USMD ronaldklinemd.com
First Bite Gourmet food truck has a pretty amazing mission. See how the owner is helping the homeless population in Fort Worth. Turn to page 86.
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Healthy Babies
Parents Denae and Brian McCoy of Fort Worth were greatly touched by the March of Dimes organization after the birth of premature twin daughters.
by Paul K. Harral
In 1937, President Franklin d roosevelt — himselF a Polio victim — established the national Foundation For i n Fantile Paralysis, which quickly became known as the march of dimes. a mong other efforts, it funded research for the vaccines that effectively ended epidemic polio in the united states.
With the fight against polio virtually over, roosevelt’s personal pick as head of the organization — basil o’c onnor — announced July 22, 1958, that the march of dimes had a new mission: prevention of birth defects. add premature births to that, and you have the modern mission.
the mccoys’ twin daughters — ada and
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siena — were delivered by emergency c-section dec. 5, 2010, at 10:01 and 10:02 p.m. siena — the name is taken from the italian spelling of the city — weighed 12.7 ounces. ada — that’s a family name — weighed 1 pound 8.6 ounces.
the parents describe ada as their rock. she progressed steadily in the neonatal intensive care unit — the nicu — at texas health harris methodist hospital Fort Worth and was discharged Feb. 27, 2010. siena — who overcame challenge after challenge — would live seven months and six days, all in the nicu she died July 11, 2011.
each year march of dimes selects a local family that has experienced the mission of the organization — to prevent premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality — as visible representatives of the effort. the mccoys are that family for 2013.
Fundraising is much different these days. t he march of dimes sponsors a march for babies across the nation — the Fort Worth event is april 20 — and a signature chefs auction in the fall. more information on the march: tinyurl.com/2013-march. Participants gather pledges and some walk in memory of the babies who did not survive.
t he mccoys walked the first year at the urging of one of the nurses dealing with siena. t hat year, they just paid their entrance fees because they didn’t have the time to put into fundraising.
“last year, we decided we wanted to do a family thing,” denae mccoy said. both have extended families. “We just felt like we needed to give back.” t he nicu, brian says, “is one of those places you never want to go to, but you are glad that they are there.”
t he mccoys kept a blog on their experiences — caringbridge.org/visit/mccoy. it is a great resource for those facing what they experienced.
Ada McCoy was born premature on Dec. 5, 2010. Here she is in a photograph taken in October.
Siena McCoy in the NICU in June of 2011.
Red Cross Relief
Whether the issue is disaster recovery, life-saving blood or supporting military and their families, people turn to the American Red Cross for help.
by Paul K. Harral
But the help sometimes comes in advance.
theresa citarella of arlington first encountered the Red cross march 18, 2000, at a safety fair at her child’s school. that’s where she first met anita Foster, regional chief communications officer for the Red cross north texas Region. “meeting anita that day taught me how to be prepared for a tornado and what part of the house was my ‘safe room,’ although i thought it would never happen.” ten days later, it did. she’s been involved as a volunteer ever since.
more than 300 Red cross workers helped dFW families when 17 tornadoes tore through the area. they delivered more than 40,000 meals and snacks, operated safe shelters and handed out nearly 7,000 relief items such as shovels, tarps, work gloves and more.
“teresa was working at a school in arlington on april 3, 2012, when a tornado hit the school. she was texting me the entire time to let me know where the storms were hitting so we
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could activate teams there,” Foster said.
“a nita and the Red cross are my life-long friends,” says citarella.
clara Barton, nicknamed “the angel of the battlefield” by soldiers for her service in combat zones as a volunteer nurse during the civil War, founded the a merican Red cross in 1881. the dallas chapter was founded in 1911, and the tarrant county chapter in 1916. the two now operate under unified leadership.
Fort Worth volunteer phyllis tolles has had a hand in many relief efforts.
“i began volunteering with Red cross in 1995. i had just lost my husband very suddenly and unexpectedly after 36 years and was at loose ends,” tolles said. “i read that aRc needed volunteers for disaster relief who could respond both locally and nationally. i signed up, and for the next 14 years, it became the focus of my time and energy.
“i responded to single family fires, worked the Fort Worth emergency operations center during disasters, taught classes, acted as volunteer coordinator, recruited, trained and deployed volunteers to national disasters, and served six years on the chisholm trail Board,” she said.
t he united Way of metropolitan tarrant county named tolles volunteer of the Year in 2002. she took a little break, but she’s back in the saddle.
“in november, i went to new Jersey for two weeks with the mobile feeding unit of mass care in response to hurricane sandy,” she said. in all, 163 workers from the north texas Region have deployed to help in the aftermath.
all deployments are significant but 9/11 was the most memorable.
“i was in new York for two months doing casework, and i still think about some of the people we helped and wonder how they are doing. there were so many people hurting in so many ways,” she said.
“she’s such a good representative of what Red cross volunteers are like,” said Foster. “We ask volunteers to be on-call 24/7, to pop out of bed at 2:30 in the morning because a home is on fire and a family is out on the curb. and our volunteers do it.”
Netta Suggs receives an emergency meal from Red Cross worker Sonya Meador during the aftermath of the April 3, 2012, tornado that hit Arlington neighborhoods. Photo courtesy Kim Purintun/Red Cross volunteer.
Food Truck on a Mission
First Bite Gourmet prevents wasted food by giving the homeless population the first bite.
by Trilby Argubright
We often s H are a bite of our meal wit H friends and family w H en we dine out at a restaurant. w hy not share this bite with someone who isn’t at the table? this is the idea behind first bite gourmet, a fort worth food truck that opened in november. for every item that is purchased from their menu, first bite gourmet donates a “first bite” portion to the homeless population of fort worth.
at least once a week, owner robb Jackson drives to lancaster avenue to hand out free food to those in need of a meal. while these visits can feed more than a hundred people, Jackson said that he has never had enough food to feed every person that lines up by the food truck.
these words are emblazoned across the back of the food truck: “if everyone gave a little, no one would go hungry. your first bite can make a difference.” this quote came from Jackson’s daughter, Kami, who was the inspiration behind first bite gourmet. Kami, a student at le Cordon bleu dallas, felt the food that normally goes to waste could potentially feed the population facing hunger.
Jackson decided to give out food straight from the truck, rather than going through an agency. “we wanted it to be organic and genuine,” said Jackson. “we know people are hungry, and we can be the means for them to get food.”
Jackson said that community support has been amazing so far. many individuals have expressed a desire to help and have even donated extra money to the cause. other local food trucks have also joined this mission. on Christmas day, first bite gourmet was accompanied by t he schnitzel shack for a trip to east fort worth.
first bite gourmet plans to open a second, larger food truck in the near future. Catch first bite gourmet at Clearfork food Park or fort worth food Park. t heir daily location is always published on facebook (facebook.com/firstbitegourmet) or twitter (@1rst bitegourmet).
Food’s Healing Power
When someone is diagnosed with a disease, such as cancer, life automatically shifts into battle-mode. The food they eat can make a dramatic difference in their fight.
by Courtney Dabney
Cuisine for Healing was t H e dream of its founder, wendy wilkie, who researched which foods were healing for her while she battled breast cancer. “she created Cuisine for Healing to help make healthy meals and educational information easily and readily available to others fighting for their lives,” as stated on the organization’s website. the certification guidelines for the foods served by Cuisine for Healing are based on wilkie’s study.
a fter wilkie’s death in august of 2008, her good friend sue austin formed a planning committee to launch Cuisine for Healing and fulfill wendy’s dream. austin now serves as president of the non-profit agency. she says, “over the past few years, a lot of research has been done into which foods are healthy and healing for patients. for instance, when wendy was first diagnosed, few people knew that it was important for patients with her form of estrogen-fueled breast cancer, to avoid things like hormone-treated chicken or soy products. i am amazed at how much information is available now.”
for patients who qualify, Cuisine for Healing provides customized, freshly prepared meals free of charge. dedicated volunteers deliver these meals to low-income and homebound patients. “we work with a system of referrals. we are able to identify patients in need of our services by our partnership with the patient navigators at most of the area’s cancer treatment hospitals,” austin says.
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An unabashedly humorous look at life / by Heywood
Debt and Degree
What’s
the
true worth of a college education?
EDUCATIon HAS ALWAYS BEEn A HoT TopIC oF
ConvERSATIon In TEx AS, and it’s gonna get even hotter in this year’s session of the Texas legislature. In 2011, that bunch chopped more than a billion dollars from higher education, which in turn, dashed the dream of college for many Texas students. They felt that state funds needed to be directed to things that were more important. That action sorta flew in the face of what our parents always told us was most important.
Remember what they always said? “Get a good education.” “Stay in school.” Those words constantly rang through my head, particularly during my eighth year of college and beyond. But now, with all the budget constraints, maybe we need to ask ourselves a tough question? Does higher education really make a difference? Well, it certainly did for me.
And with a little red wine and an advanced degree, you too could be the most obnoxious person in the room.
I normally don’t pay much attention to studies. They’re generally biased in favor of whoever funded them. Higher education could be entirely funded by the taxpayer money spent on the more ridiculous ones. For instance, more than a million dollars was spent to determine if removing the ovaries of prepubescent rabbits impacts the likelihood of sudden cardiac death. Approximately $1.5 million was given to researchers who determined that chimpanzees can identify other chimpanzees individually from seeing photographs of their rear ends.
My favorite was the almost $2 million spent to discover that some people don’t need deodorant. That’s right, 2 percent of the American population have a gene that makes them odorless. And by the way, to everybody I’ve ever ridden on a bus with, you ain’t one of ‘em.
But there was one study I saw that was pretty interesting. It took a very serious look at getting a college education in today’s world.
College tuition has increased almost 30 percent in the last five years. Students are now borrowing twice the amount of money they did just a decade ago. This is resulting in approximately two-thirds of college students graduating with student loan debt. It’s an amount so exorbitant, that almost 20 percent default on their loans within three years.
But that’s only part of the bad news. More than one-third of college graduates are having to take jobs that don’t
require a college degree.
I read somewhere else that well over one hundred thousand janitors have a college degree. There are even more that hear a higher calling.
Unfortunately, if things continue the way they are, a college degree just won’t be cost effective. Consider this. In the early 1950s, the average yearly tuition for an Ivy League college was $500. Today, it’s more than $50,000.
So do I think a college education is worth it? You bet I do. But it’s not for everybody. Some people can’t or don’t want to get a college degree. And that’s just fine. The lack of a diploma certainly didn’t slow down Bill Gates or Steve Jobs. But for the education system to work for everybody, I think a couple of things need to change.
I spoke to a friend of mine who’s taught school in the ISD for more than30 years. She told me that high schools are basically geared to prepare students for college. They also need to be better geared to prepare some of the kids for the job market. Everybody can be trained to perform some sort of skill. For instance, computer specialists will tell you that a certification in a particular technology can be far more valuable than a computer science degree.
We also might need to take a different approach to college. For years, it’s been beaten into our heads to finish our education as quickly as possible. But most 18-year-olds don’t have a clue as to what they want to do when they begin college. A better idea might be to encourage them instead to get a job or enter the military. It would not only raise some money to further their education, but also give them some time to figure out what career they’d really like to pursue. I think any professor will tell you that older students perform better because they’re motivated and have a goal. I wish I’d had a goal in college. I might have even attended class. But regardless of which path we take, it’s great to know that all of us still have the opportunity to make a fortune at a dream job. Like conducting studies.
Please join David and Amie Simpson and the Kidmia Board of Directors for Kidmia’s 2013 Fundraising dinner. All proceeds benefit the Kidmia Foundation and the orphans and vulnerable children of Ethiopia.
Thursday, April 4th, 2013
Ridglea Country Club ~ 3700 Bernie Anderson Avenue ~ Fort Worth, Texas 76116
Attire: Business Casual ~ Reception: 6:30 ~ Dinner: 7:00
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A whimsical approach to motherhood / by Shauna Glenn
Warranty Expired
This month I am celebrating my 43rd year on Earth. And I gotta be honest. Twenty years ago, 43 sounded like 83.
BUT NOW THAT I’M HERE , 43 DOESN’ T FEEL MUCH DIFFERENT FROM 23 … IN MY MIND. But parts of me have definitely expired, much like the warranty on a car. Or a hot water heater.
Let’s start with the extra hair that keeps popping up in the craziest places on my body. It’s coming out my chin and even my ears. But it’s nothing like the hair that grows out of my head. It’s the grossest thing that’s ever happened to me. And if the lady behind the makeup counter at Neiman’s doesn’t stop suggesting I wax MY ENTIRE FACE because she feels I’m “awfully hairy,” I’m going to lose my mind.
Then there are the extreme hot waves that crash into me several times a day, also known as hot flashes (I would soon learn). When I first started having them, I was sure I was coming down with some kind of exotic pig flu. But a trip to the doctor and a blood test revealed I am in the midst of diving head first into menopause. MENOPAUSE. At my age! How can that be? I’m so…young-ish. By the way, I’m not handling the whole menopause thing so well so far. And neither is my family. They’re hoping the estrogen spray kicks in soon.
Shauna Glenn of Fort Worth, mother of four, can be contacted at shaunarglenn@gmail. com. Her second novel, Relative Insanity, is available in bookstores now. Photo by Jen Meyer.
I’m also finding that a lot of foods I used to love to eat don’t sit well with me anymore. Nowadays, I get horrible indigestion from things like chocolate, pastries and wine. Have you ever heard anything crueler? Don’t get me wrong, I still eat chocolate and drink wine, but now I pop antacids like they’re Tic Tacs before, during and after. It reminds me of my grandfather. He carried Tums in his pants pocket everywhere he went because he had the same problem. He was 70.
The worst part of growing
older is what happened to my metabolism. It appears to have packed its bags and left the building. I can’t seem to lose the 10 pounds I’ve put on over the last three years. I can’t even lose ONE pound. I exercise six days a week and have cut out most carbs, and still my jeans won’t button. And I go through two opposite emotions regarding this: apathy and panic.
Some mornings I am so consumed with the heavier me that I sink into a sort of depression where I spend the day weeping and carefully counting every single calorie that crosses my lips. Then there are days I drive through McDonald’s and order a Filet-O-Fish and large French fries before going home and mixing up cake batter. It’s usually not enough batter to bake a full-sized cake because I eat most of it while it’s in the batter stage. It’s like the best day ever.
I’ve always bragged about my perfect eyesight. But now that I’m a “woman in my 40s,” I can’t brag so much about it anymore. I find that I spend a lot of time squinting, and I can’t read road signs from half a mile away anymore. Restaurant menus seem to be printed in an awfully small font these days, and reading in the dark is near impossible. I haven’t broken down and made an appointment to see the eye doctor yet, but it’s totally time.
Grocery store cashiers used to ask for my ID when I bought wine. Now they just look at my face and then place the bottle in a brown paper sack. I made the mistake once of asking, “Don’t you need to see if I’m old enough to buy that?” only to have the lady bust out laughing and say, “Oh honey, I can tell you’re over 21.” I’ve been getting Botox injections ever since.
You know what? I was in a pretty good mood before I started writing about all the things that seem to be going wrong with me in my older age. I think it’s going to be one of those cake batter kind of days. Happy birthday to me.
illustration by Charles Marsh
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Straightforward advice on anything and everything / by Molly Forthright
Q:
I was in church last Sunday, and a woman in the row ahead of me began breastfeeding halfway through the service. I’m a big proponent of women breastfeeding their babies, but it was very distracting during a time that I wanted to focus on the sermon. What is proper church etiquette regarding distracting behavior during worship?
A: Ick. I know that many think a woman providing nourishment to her baby is a beautiful and natural thing, but putting on a show in the house of the Lord is unacceptable in my book. In fact, I can’t think of a place in public where I would want
to ever see that. So for those women out there who bare all at the mall food court or in line at the supermarket, consider waiting until you can be a little more discreet.
I have several pet peeves when it comes to etiquette when people come together such as church services, trips to the movies or any live performance. Audiences should have to sign a waiver before entering so as not to ruin the experience for others, and rules should be posted for all to see.
Cell phones. Do not text, play Angry Birds or take a phone call if it interferes with anyone else’s experience. Also check to make sure your phone is on silent so that I am not subjected to whatever lame Country song you have downloaded for your ringtone.
Eating. Don’t break out a tuna fish sandwich during the opening prayer. I am quite sure you can wait an hour to stuff your face. It’s called eating breakfast beforehand. I once sat down at the beautiful Broadway Theater in NYC for a performance of Les Misérables, and some
people, who came in late and sat in front of me, proceeded to rummage around for two large McDonald’s bags they had snuck in and ate Big Macs and fries during the performance. True story.
Understandably, parents often bring snacks (Cheerios or crackers) along for small children during church. And to me this is fine; but when you leave, the floor and pews shouldn’t need a power wash.
Disruptive children. I love my child. I even love some other people’s children. But I can’t stand it when parents don’t get up and leave the room when their child is pitching a fit. If your child is not ready for the experience without ruining it for others, get a sitter. Also…changing diapers anywhere but the bathroom is a no-no.
Hogging space. God did not give you ownership of the pew. If people approach and room is limited, scoot down! Don’t be a pew blocker. Move toward the middle of the pew, leaving the aisle seats for those who come in later. If you think you just can’t handle the middle of the pew, take the outside aisle spot and graciously allow those coming after you to go past (stand up so they can get by).
I suggest that next Sunday you sit next to this woman. As the sermon begins, you could clip your fingernails while talking to your friend on your cell phone and offer her half of your tuna fish sandwich.
illustration by Charles Marsh
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Enrica Tseng
As artistic director of the Ballet Center of Fort Worth and artistic advisor of Ballet Frontier, Enrica Tseng shares her passion and talent with future dancers in North Texas.
by Sonya Cisneros Curry
At what age did you discover your passion for ballet? I think it was inside of me. I started to have the passion for dancing when I was very young. I’m from the Italian Riviera, in a little town outside Genoa. There were no ballet schools in my town, which is why my mom sent me to gymnastics classes when I was 3 years old. The instructor told her, “She’s too young. She doesn’t even know the right and the left.” But I was persistent. I wanted to be there. After a few years, my mom and I took the train into the next town in order for me to take ballet classes. At 6 years old, we took the train three times a week.
When and where did you begin your professional career in ballet? My first employment was in Florence at the Teatro Comunale of Florence when I was 18 years old, the legal working age in Italy. It was a short contract, but it got my foot into the professional career little by little. I then danced with Teatro Regio of Torino and Teatro Nuovo of Torino.
Why did you choose to leave Italy to join the Universal Ballet Company in Seoul? I felt inside of me that [Teatro Nuovo of Torino] was not enough. You know when you have that urge? That this is not enough. I know I can do much more.
How did you break the news to your mom that you were moving to South Korea? I remember it was in the spring of 1990. I said, “Mom, how about I just try for seven months and let’s just see?” Well, I was there eight years. That is where I met my husband [Chung-Lin].
Why did you choose to make the U.S. your home? When we toured with the Universal Ballet Company, we visited Los Angeles, Washington, Canada, New York and Washington, D. C. For both of us, it seemed like a wonderful place to move, especially being different nationalities. After six years together with the Universal Ballet Company, we were not ready to stop dancing. We wanted to make a change from a personal level and artistic level as well. We were very lucky. At the time, the artistic director of what was called Fort Worth Dallas Ballet (now Texas Ballet Theater) was looking for a principal couple. He contacted us. We got to the States at the end of September 1998 and performed that week. We arrived on a Tuesday, and on Sunday we performed Act II of Swan Lake at Bass Performance Hall. I was the White Swan.
Did you ever dance with Chung-Lin? Yes, when he played Rothbart in Swan Lake. All of the principal dancers wanted to do the Swan Queen when he was playing Rothbart. He transferred that character, the evilness of it. I remember one time when my friend, after dancing with Chung-Lin, said to me, “I swear your husband had green eyes!” We can transform. I can be evil, too, onstage.
What do you think ballet brings to a community? Ballet is part of the world art. You take away anything from a city. Okay, you keep the ballet, keep the opera, keep the symphony, but you take away the museums. You lose something. You’re missing something. Anything in art is so enriching. You can’t take any part of it away. The city needs to keep supporting the ballet. Absolutely!
You and Chung-Lin became American citizens in 2005. Is that the year you opened Ballet Center of Fort Worth? Yes. I thought, hey, my career is getting to the end. I have to wrap it up. We decided to open our own studio and have our own students. It was hard not to give up. After moving to the Hulen Street location, our classes have been growing each year. We established Ballet Frontier of Texas when we started performing The Nutcracker.
What differentiates Ballet Frontier from classes at the Ballet Center of Fort Worth? Ballet Frontier is a preprofessional young company that my husband founded for students that are willing to take ballet a little more seriously. They have a lot of work. They dance almost every day. It’s more of an intense program. If you want to dance professionally, you have to dance every day and start when you’re 11 or 12 years old. You have to. It’s an art, and it’s for young people.
What’s coming up this spring? Pinocchio! This year my husband has finally given in to me. Since we opened the studio, I’ve always wanted to choreograph the story of Pinocchio. I’m Italian!
The performance is March 23 at 7 p.m. and March 24 at 2 p.m. Both performances are at W. E. Scott Theatre. Tickets may be purchased at balletfrontier.org. FOR THE REST OF THE INTERVIEW INCLUDING A LOOK AT TSENG’S LIFE OUTSIDE OF THE STUDIO, VISIT FWTX.COM.
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behind the velvet ropes of our social scene
Young Guns
The 5th Annual Young Guns Shootout was held at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame to kick-off the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Members enjoyed live music by The Tropix, open bar, hors d’oeuvres catered by Joe T. Garcia’s and raffle prizes. Photos by Mallory Ethridge
(1) Joe Hub Baker, Jennifer Siegel, Hub Baker (2) Tara Petross, Brooke Tomlin, & Kathryn Cooper (3) Nick Holbeck, Keller Harbuck, Charlie Royer, Phillip Clemons (4) Ben & Hannah Witten, Mary Elizabeth Levy (5) Adelaide Royer, Melissa Flory Mathis, Katie Schumacher (6) Emily Siegel, Suzie Kuptsin, Jessica Siegel
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Off the Wall
Museum members and exhibit sponsors attended the opening reception for Off the Wall: Maverick Quilts on Thursday, Jan. 17. This free event allowed museum members an opportunity to interact with the exhibit curator, Julie Silber from the Quilt Complex in Albion, Calif., and listen to detailed explanations about some of the 40 quilts on display. Photos by Mallory Ethridge
Lifetime Achievement
The Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation honored longtime CBS News anchor Bob Schieffer at the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award Gala on Nov. 14 at Ridglea Country Club. Photos by Bob Haynes.
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(1) Lisa Cartwright, Mike Micallef, Rose Alvarez, Barbara Heyer (2) Gayle & Sharon Campbell (3) Mary Bassett, Ann Reed, Carol Sharp
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The executive board of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star held a reception honoring the members of the Committee of 388 for their dedication and support of the Barrett Martin Havran Little Steps Big Futures program at the Hotel Ashton. Photos by James Verheyen (1)
Priscilla Martin, Christy Smith (2) Donna Arp Weitzman, Jeff Harwell (3) Noreen Kennedy, Kendria White, Ricky Brown (4) Dick Kilgust, Tim Yandell, Marci Barden
Bingo
Around 400 women came out to play bingo while supporting Alliance for Children. The event featured a champagne reception, large silent auction, scrumptious lunch and BINGO. Deborah Ferguson and Steve Lamb were the masters of ceremony. Photos by James Verheyen
(1) Melodie Mann, Kim Fuller (2) Karen Stewart, Angela Wright, Tricia M. Gia Staley (3) Melinda Westmoreland, Kelly Meador (4) Mary Jane Webster, Margraet Cruse, Lynn Hambrick (5) Rachelle Rogers, Jordan Kitchens, Sharon Kienitz
Neiman’s Couples
Neiman Marcus hosted a Couples Night on Feb. 7 to benefit and kick-off the 2013 Puttin’ on the Pink event, which included a Fashion Show and a meet and greet with Dallas Cowboys' Defensive End Jason Hatcher. Photos by Rhonda Hole
(1) Paige Pate, Scott Mitchell, Jenny Westermann, Laura McWhorter (2) Sandra Tuomey, Suzanne Sanders (3) Doug White, Jason Hatcher
Elizabeth Smart “ Overcoming extreme adversity and not allowing your past to dictate your life’s future.”
Wednesday • April 3 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Omni Hotel - Fort Worth 2013 Annual Doing the
During December, Brownstone Fort Worth donated one meal to the Tarrant Area Food Bank for every like they received on Facebook. In appreciation, Brownstone invited everyone for a special happy hour in honor of the Tarrant Area Food Bank with complimentary appetizers followed by the check ceremony.
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Grand Entry Gala
The Junior League of Fort Worth presented the inaugural Grand Entry Gala Two-Step for a cause at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum Rodeo arena floor. Wynonna Judd provided the evening’s entertainment. Reata catered the dinner. Photos by Denise Harris
(1) Claudia Farber, Becky Gruhl (2) Katey Rudd, Bobbi Logan (3) Franci Cooper, Sam Sameni (4) Tracey McMillan, Lori Pope, Joan McInerney
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BANKING PROFESSIONALS WORTH KNOWING
Finding the right banker can be a tough decision. That is why these area bankers want to tell you more about themselves, their proficiencies and how working with them will contribute to peace of mind for your financial future.
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4Trust Mortgage, Inc.
CONCENTRATION: Residential lending, Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo. ACCREDITATION: VA Direct Lender, FHA Direct Endorsement Lender. AWARDS/HONORS: Top 10 Mortgage Lenders by Texas Monthly magazine; Received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Fort Worth Mortgage Bankers, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau, Texas Mortgage Banker, Northeast Arlington and Fort Worth Board of Realtors. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVE-
MENT: Assembling a team of professionals with a wealth of knowledge and years of experience, each with a true heart to serve people. WHY CHOOSE US: We have an experienced team, in-house processing, underwriting and closing. We promise to treat every loan as if it were our own. GUIDING PRINCIPLES: We continue to be guided by the same principles we began with in 2000: passion to serve and care for the needs of others; commitment to service excellence; focus on learning, adapting and improving; above all, integrity. PICTURED: (left
to right) Amber McGurren, Rhea Smith, Troy Fore, Amy Cearnal, Steve Miller, Tammie Harding, Steve Harding, Zack Jameson, Julie Baughman, Dick Burge, Michael Blanco, Lisa Segelquist, Angela Watkins.
BBVA Compass
CONCENTRATION: BBVA Compass is a traditional bank offering a wide range of products to consumers, high net worth individuals, commercial businesses of all sizes and commercial real estate customers. EDUCATION: BBVA Compass Fort Worth Market President Brian Happel - BBA, Management, University of Texas at Arlington, 1983. AWARDS/HONORS: UTA Distinguished Alumni, Athletic Hall of Fame at Pius X High School. MEMBERSHIPS: UTA Alumni Association, Board Member of the UTA College of Business, Board Member of Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., Board Member for the UNT Health Science Center Foundation Board, Board Member of the Art Station. BANKING PHILOSOPHY: Your best investment is yourself, so don’t ignore it. Require the service you expect without compromise – it is out there. WHY CHOOSE US: We are genuine about our interest in becoming fully acquainted with the customer and looking for opportunities to provide comprehensive banking
services for their business and personal needs. ADVICE: Plan for your future before it arrives, because typically it is too late once the future is now. PICTURED: (seated, left to right) Brian Happel, BBVA Compass Fort Worth Market President; Stewart Henderson, Tailwind Advisors LLC, Principal – BBVA Compass Advisory Director. (standing, left to right) Tiffany Cason, BBVA Compass Corporate Banking Manager, Middle Market – Senior Vice President; Hugo Del Pozzo, Bravo Equity Partners, Managing Partner - BBVA Compass Advisory Director; Lisa Gunter – BBVA Compass Corporate Banking Manager, Commercial – Senior Vice President.
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Banking Professionals
Community Bank
FOCUS: Community Bank is a full-service bank with an emphasis on Small Business Lending. We are SBA and conventional real estate financing specialists with the talent to match. A designated SBA Preferred Lender, Community Bank is locally owned and operated with all decisions made here in Tarrant County. An independent bank with rock solid financials, Community has 10 branches throughout the Metroplex and a 43-year history of serving our communities. AWARDS/ HONORS: Our CEO Jimmy Campbell won the lifetime Achievement Award from NTAGGL and Diann Brewer, our VP of SBA, received the Gold SBA Volume Lender Award. As presenting sponsor for Small Business of the Year Awards for the Fort Worth Chamber, we continue to lend strength to our community so our neighbors can attain their dreams. Our awards for community service include the Cornerstone Award from ABA and Leaders in Financial Education award from TBA.
PHILOSOPHY: Our tag line – more than you ever expected –reflects more than just our attitude about banking; It sums up our belief in giving back to the people around us and why we think it’s important to learn our customers’ names. We believe in community spirit.
PICTURED: (left to right) Jimmy Campbell, CEO; Jeanine Werberig, University Centre Branch Manager; James Donovan, AVP; Stan Davis, Hurst Market President; Tommy Forsythe, Cleburne Market President; Diann Brewer, VP SBA; Mark Thielke, VP Lending Officer.
CONCENTRATION: Community Trust Bank has been focused on the financial needs of individuals, small businesses, commercial companies and government agencies for the past 100 years. With 32 banking centers across the multi-state region of Texas (including Plano, Frisco, Las Colinas, Dallas and Fort Worth), north Louisiana and Mississippi, Community Trust Bank takes great pride in providing the most unique banking experience for our customers.
ACHIEVEMENTS: We have experienced year after year growth of approximately 35 percent reaching $3 billion in assets at year end 2012, while maintaining strong credit quality and remaining focused on our customers. In 2012, we successfully raised approximately $85 million through private equity allowing for additional growth of some
$750 million. BANKING PHILOSOPHY: Our core purpose is to enrich the lives of people in our community. ADVICE: Don’t just settle for numbers-based banking. Demand a personal relationship with those helping you with your finances. PICTURED: Ryan Merrill, Courtney Garner, Martin Noto, Darla Brown, Grant James, Melissa Werner, Caroline Thomas.
CONCENTRATION: Commercial Banking, Free Checking for Individuals, Commercial Accounts with PinnBank for Business Cash Management System. Lending of all types: Real Estate, Individuals, Businesses and Churches. Pinnacle Bank is focusing on long-term mortgages for 2013 and is an Equal Housing Lender. EDUCATION: BBA Texas State University, Accounting; SMU Graduate School of Banking. AWARDS/HONORS: Gubernatorial Appointee of Brazos River Authority. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: IBAT, Independent Bankers Association of Texas, Director. BANKING PHILOSOPHY: We still do all we can to provide banking based upon relationship and value. The customer still matters at Pinnacle Bank. It’s “The Way Banking Should Be.” FREE ADVICE: Understand your risks and think long-term. Short-term
thinking can only reward short-term, yet a misstep can have a longterm negative effect. OUTSIDE THE OFFICE: I am happily married and father of two grown children.Being a grandparent is also the best.I’m glad to be associated with Pinnacle Bank and the Dinsdale family of banks, which, with more than $7 billion in assets, has the size to serve most clients in the Fort Worth Metroplex. PICTURED: Ronny Korb, Regional President, left; Peter G. Bennis, President/CEO; Tim Whitlock, Regional President. CONTACT INFORMATION:
MIllIon dollar quartet can be seen at bass performance hall from march 5 - 10. this tony award-winning broadway musical is inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons elvis presley, Johnny cash, Jerry lee lewis and carl perkins for the first and only time. so put on your blue suede shoes and enjoy a lively show To choose which perfomance date and time you would like to attend, turn to page 130.
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museums
FOCUS: GARY SIMMONS, THROUGH MARCH 14 / Simmons is known for his “erasure” technique, which he began using in the early 1990s. Initially creating semi-erased works with chalk on blackboards, the artist has evolved to works on paper, paint on canvas and murals that mimic smudged chalk. The resulting blurred and ghostly images often refer to intersections of pop culture, race and class. $0-$10. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION, THROUGH MARCH 24 / Follow the Titanic’s voyage from launch to tragic ending to modern-day recovery and restoration efforts through authentic artifacts and recreations of the ship’s interior. Tickets: $6/members; $10-$26/non-members. Timed tickets required. Purchase in advance online tickets.fwmuseum.org/public/ or by calling 817.255.9540. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum. org. 817.255.9300.
FOCUS: YINKA SHONIBARE MBE, THROUGH MARCH 24 / Shonibare explores colonialism and the intricate ways in which it has shaped, and continues to shape, cultural identities. He is well known for lifesize sculptural tableaux featuring staged, headless mannequins dressed in elaborate period garments. $0-$10. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
BERNINI: SCUlpTING IN ClAY, THROUGH APRIL 14 / Gian Lorenzo Bernini was the most important sculptor of the 17th century—the Michelangelo of his age. The Kimbell lifts a veil on how Bernini worked his sculptural magic with the first-ever exhibition de-
voted to his brilliantly expressive preparatory models in clay. See 15 terracottas by Bernini from the Harvard Art Museums, the largest and most important collection of Bernini terracottas in the world. $0-$16. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.
MAVERICK QUIlTS: OFF THE WAll, THROUGH APRIL 21 / This innovative exhibition from The Quilt Complex is making its international debut at The National Cowgirl Museum. Paired alongside a traditional quilt, these “maverick” quilts display an unusual twist on their traditional pattern cousin. The quilts on display span 100 years, from 1850-1950. $5. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. 1720 Gendy St. cowgirl.net. 817.336.4475.
NIGHT: pRINTS AND DRAWINGS FROM THE COllECTION, THROUGH APRIL 28 / From the bright lights to the bustling city to the still quiet of abandoned places, night has been a source of inspiration for artists across eras and styles. Drawn from the museum’s works-on-paper collection, this exhibition features key examples from the 19th century to post World War II era. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
VIOlENT MOTION: FREDERIC REMINGTON’S ARTISTRY IN BRONZE, THROUGH JUNE 2 / View nine of the finest bronze sculptures by the iconic artist of the 19th century American West. Remington’s action-filled sculptures of horses and their riders defy gravity and are paired with his paintings. He is considered to have created the most memorable bronzes of any American sculptor of his time. Free. Sid Richardson Museum. 309 Main St. sidrichardsonmuseum.org. 817.332.6554.
music
YEOL EUM SON, PIANO, MAR. 12 / Yeol eum Son’s graceful interpretations, crystalline touch and versatile, thrilling performances have captured audiences worldwide since her 2009 triumph at the Thirteenth Cliburn Competition, where she claimed both the Silver Medal and the Steven De Groote Memorial Award for the Best Performance of Chamber Music. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20-$90. Cliburn Concerts. cliburn.org. 817.738.6536. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
SIBELIUS’ MAJESTIC SOUND, MAR. 15-17 / Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts. Young violinist Stefan Jackiw performs Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy. The majesty of Sibelius’ most popular symphony provides a big finish. Times: 7:30 p.m.; 8 p.m.; 2 p.m. Tickets: $10-$71. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. fwsymphony.org. 817.665.6000. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall. com. 817.212.4280.
SPRINGTIME IN PARIS, MAR. 22-24 / Innovative young pops conductor Sarah Hicks presents a salute to French music and performers, including singers Edith Piaf and Josephine Baker, composers Django Reinhardt and Michel Legrand, singersongwriters Jacques Brel and Serge Gainsbourg, and more. Times vary. Tickets: $27-$79. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. fwsymphony.org. 817.665.6000. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
VERIzON THEATRE / Verizon Theatre, Grand Prairie, verizontheatre.com. 972.854.1111.
MAR. 1 / Kelly Clarkson. 8 p.m. Tickets: $44.25-$154.75.
MAR. 8 / Chris Tomlin Burning Lights Tour. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $19.49-$37.75.
MAR. 16 / Maze featuring Frankie Beverly with Salt-N-Pepa and K-Ci & JoJo.
7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39.50-$89.75.
MAR. 17 / Alicia Keys. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39.50-$129.50.
BILLY BOB’S TEx AS / Fort Worth Stockyards. billybobstexas.com. 817.624.7117. (Ticket prices reserved/general admission. Friday and Saturday concerts 10:30 p.m. unless noted.)
MAR. 1 / Whiskey Myers, $14/$10.
MAR. 2 / Jamey Johnson, $25/$15
MAR. 8 / Jason Boland & The Stragglers, $18/$12
MAR. 9 / Ryan Bingham, $35/$25/$18
MAR. 15 / Kip Moore, $18/$12
MAR. 16 / Dwight Yoakam, $45/$40/$20
MAR. 22 / JB and The Moonshine Band, $14/$10
MAR. 23 / Randy Travis, $35/$15
MAR. 29 / David Allan Coe, $18/$15
MAR. 30 / Billy Currington, $35/$20
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is one for the whole family and can be enjoyed through March 24 at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
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stage and theater
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, THROUGH MAR. 24 / In the war between the sexes, there always comes a time to surrender––the question is, for who? Shakespeare’s timeless play about the eternal divide between men and women and who gets the last laugh. Times: Thu. 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets: $28-$32 (discounts available). Stage West, 821 W. Vickery. stagewest. org. 817.784.9378.
LAMBARENA & VOLUNTARIES, MAR. 1-3 / Texas Ballet Theater presents Val Caniparoli’s Lambarena, a visually stunning feast for the eyes and ears that treats the audience to a celebration of two cultures––where incredible choreography, dancing, African rhythms and the melodies of Bach are infused to delight everyone. Also presented is the premiere of Glen Tetly’s Voluntaries. Times: Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets: $20–$80. Texas Ballet Theater. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. texasballettheater.com. 817.763.0207.
CAMELOT, MAR. 2–10 / Join King Arthur, Queen Guenevere, Merlyn the Magician, Sir Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table for this romantic Tony Award-winning musical featuring a score full of songs about love and faith, duty and chivalry, hope and greatness. Times vary. See website for details. Tickets: $49–$85. Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 817.332.2272.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, MAR. 5-10 /
This Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Times: Tues.–Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets: $38.50–$88. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
GRAPEVINE OPRY / gvopry.com. See website for March schedule. 817.481.8733. Tickets: $20$25.
THE LIVE OAK MUSIC HALL & LOUNGE / 1311 Lipscomb St. theliveoak.com. 817. 926.0968. Check calendar for performances, prices and times, theliveoak.com/calendar.
MAR. 1 / Hot Club of Cowtown, $15
MAR. 9 / Mingo Fishtrap + Josh Weathers & The True Endeavors, $15
Mar. 14 / Reverend Payton’s Big Damn Band, $12
RIO BRAZOS: A TEx AS MUSIC HALL / 6611 Glenn Rose Highway, Granbury, riobrazoslive.com. 817.579.0808. Check calendar for performances, prices and times. riobrazoslive.com/events.
CENDERA CENTER / 3600 Benbrook Highway. Cenderacenter.com. 817.984.6800. Check calendar for performances, prices and times. cenderacenter.com/events.
LATE NIGHT CATECHISM LAS VEGAS: SISTER ROLLS THE DICE! MAR. 20-24 / The latest in the sinfully funny Catechism series. Sister will tackle topics ranging from magicians and show girls to live animal acts and the dangers of drive-through marriage chapels. Times vary. Tickets: $27.50. Performing Arts Fort Worth. McDavid Studio, 301 E. 5th St. basshall.com 817.212.4280.
A BRIGHT NEW BOISE, MAR. 21 THROUGH APRIL 13 / A mysterious stranger, named Will, takes a job at the Hobby Lobby in Boise, Idaho in order to reconnect with his estranged son. Dark secrets from Will’s past force him to make a decision. Can he have a normal life and a healthy relationship with his son, or should he hold onto the beliefs that give his life meaning? Adult language. Times and ticket prices vary. See website for details. Circle Theatre, 230 W. 4th St. circletheatre. com. 817.877.3040.
WINNIE THE POOH KIDS, MAR. 22 THROUGH APRIL 7 / During the adventure, Pooh and his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl learn about teamwork, friendship and sharing snacks. Times vary. See website for details. Tickets: $19–$30. Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 817.332.2272.
PETER PAN, MAR. 26-31 / Tony Award nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all-new production of Peter Pan. Discover the magic all over again of this two-time Emmy-winning and two-time Tonynominated production. Times: Tues.–Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m. Tickets: $38.50–$88. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
WIT, MAR. 29 THROUGH APRIL 14 / Vivian Bearing, Ph.D., a renowned professor of English is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. She comes to reassess her life and her work with a profundity and humor that are transformative both for her and the audience. Times: Fri.–Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets: $10. Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St., Arlington. Theatrearlington.org. 817.275.7661.
other attractions and events
BRIT TOURS, ONGOING / Learn about Botanical Research Institute of Texas’ history, present and future, research programs, herbarium, libraries and educational programs. Tuesday-Friday 1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org. 817.332.4441.
FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE, ONGOING / The 3,621-acre refuge is one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States with more than 20 miles of hiking trails. The center provides a variety of regular and special programs. Check Web site for details. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission: $2-$5, $1 military. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road. fwnaturecenter.org. 817.392.7410.
FORT WORTH ZOO, ONGOING / Open daily at 10 a.m. The oldest zoo in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909 and has grown into a nationally ranked facility, housing nearly 7,000 native and exotic animals. Tickets: Adults (13+), $12; Children (3-12), $9 (2 and under free); Seniors (65+), $9. Wednesdays: half-price. 1989 Colonial Parkway. fortworthzoo.org. 817.759.7555.
FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN, ONGOING / Open daily from dawn until dusk. A peaceful haven nestled in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Garden is home to over 2,500 species of native and exotic plants that flourish in its 23 specialty gardens. Free. *Admission fees apply to Conservatory and Japanese Gardens. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org. 817.871.7686.
FORT WORTH HERD CATTLE DRIVE, ONGOING / The world’s only twice daily cattle drive. Historic Fort Worth Stockyards on East Exchange Avenue in front of the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building. 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
STOCKYARDS CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO, ONGOING / Rodeo action Friday and Saturday night, year-round at historic Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15-$20.
STOCKYARDS WALKING TOURS, SATURDAYS / Cowboy Tour: Historical facts, culture and stories of the Stockyards. 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Tickets: $4-$7. Available in Spanish, French, German, Japanese and English. Stockyards Station, 130 E. Exchange Ave.
CATTLE BARON MANSIONS, ONGOING / Tour the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House and Thistle Hill mansion and stand where the Cattle Barons stood when livestock was king and ranching ruled the Southwest. Wed.-Fri., hourly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun., hourly, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults, $7.50/children 12 and under. Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House, 1110 Penn St. Historic Fort Worth. historicfortworth. org. 817.332.5875.
Mingo Fishtrap will be performing at The Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge on March 9.
films
FILMS AT THE MODERN / The Modern offers a variety of films and related programs. Check the website for details on titles, times, tickets and descriptions. themodern.org/films.html. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
FILMS AT THE KIMBELL ART MUSEUM / The Kimbell Art Museum offers a variety of films for children and adults. Free. Check the website for details on titles, times and descriptions. kimbellart.org/learn/ films. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.
OMNI THEATER AND NOBLE PLANETARIUM
/ Check museum website for times and dates. fwmuseum.org/calendar. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300.
THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE, MAR. 1–3 / Ken Burns’s documentary examines the 1989 case of five black and Latino teenagers convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park. After each spent between 6 and 13 years in prison, a serial rapist confessed to the crime. Screenings: Friday at 6 and 8:15 p.m.; Saturday, 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11:45 a.m., 2 and 4:15 p.m. Tickets: $8.50 general; $6.50 Modern member. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
FIRST SUNDAY FILM CLUB, MAR. 3 / This series showcases the Fort Worth Library’s large and vibrant
sports
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY / gofrogs.cstv.com
Baseball
MAR. 5/ Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 6:30 p.m.
MAR. 8 / Pacific, 6:30 p.m.
MAR. 9 / Pacific, 2 p.m.
MAR. 10 / Pacific, 1 p.m.
MAR. 12 / Northwestern State, 6:30 p.m.
MAR. 13 / Northwestern State, 2 p.m.
MAR. 15 / Kansas, 6:30 p.m.
MAR. 16 / Kansas, 6:30 p.m.
MAR. 17 / Kansas, 1 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
MAR. 9 / Oklahoma, 4 p.m.
Women’s Basketball
MAR. 2 / Iowa State, 4 p.m.
media collection. This date: I Confess. While robbing a house, Otto Kellar is caught by the homeowner and kills him. Racked with guilt he heads to church and confesses his crime to Father Michael Logan who is later suspected for the murder. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. 1953. 2 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall, 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary. org. 817.392.7323.
A PLACE AT THE TABLE, MAR. 8–10 / Jeff Bridges narrates and T Bone Burnett provides the soundtrack in this documentary that investigates hunger as experienced by millions of Americans and proposes solutions to the problem. Screenings: Friday at 6 and 8 p.m.; Saturday, 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11:45 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $8.50 general; $6.50 Modern member. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
FAMILY FILM SERIES, MAR. 9 / Mary Poppins. 1 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall, 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary. org. 817.392.7323.
THE GATEKEEPERS, MAR. 15–17 / Dror Moreh’s documentary features interviews with former leaders of Shin Bet, the Israeli security agency whose activities and membership are closely held state secrets. Screenings: Friday at 6 and 8 p.m.; Saturday, 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11:45 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $8.50 general; $6.50 Modern member. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Men’s Tennis
MAR. 1 / SMU, 5:30 p.m.
MAR. 9 / North Carolina, 1 p.m.
MAR. 20 / Prairie View A&M, 11 a.m.
MAR. 20 / Columbia, 5 p.m.
MAR. 24 / California, 1 p.m.
MAR. 26 / San Diego, 5:30 p.m.
MAR. 30 / Memphis, 1 p.m.
MAR. 30 / Texas Pan-American, 5 p.m.
Women’s Tennis
MAR. 9 / Wichita State, Noon
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON / uta-mavs.com Baseball
MAR. 5 / Oklahoma, 6:30 p.m.
MAR. 15 / McNeese State, 6:30 p.m.
MAR. 16 / McNeese State, 2 p.m.
MAR. 17 / McNeese State, 1 p.m.
MAR. 19 / TCU at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 7 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
MAR. 2 / Utah State, 7 p.m.
Women’s Basketball
MAR. 7 / Denver, 7 p.m.
MAR. 9 / New Mexico State, 6 p.m.
FORT WORTH BRAHMAS / brahmas.com. Games at NYTEX Sports Centre, 8851 Ice House Drive, North Richland Hills, unless otherwise noted.
MAR. 6 / Wichita Thunder, 7 p.m.
MAR. 8-9 / Arizona Sundogs, 7:30 p.m.
MAR. 15-16 / Allen Americans, 8:30 p.m.
galleries
OPEN STUDIO NIGHT, MAR. 8 / Second Friday of each month. Artists demonstrate various forms of glass art. Raffle on a piece of glass art. Free. 6-9 p.m. SiNaCa Studios School of Glass, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave. sinacastudios.org. 817.899.0024.
GO FIGURE, THROUGH MAR. 16 / This exhibition features paintings of human subjects by local artists Sarah Green, Nancy Lamb, Michelle Brandley and Devon Nowlin. Free. Tuesdays–Fridays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Artspace 111, 111 Hampton St. artspace111.com 817.692.3228.
STEVE MURPHY, THROUGH MAR. 17 / Since 1989, Murphy has created simple iconic forms fabricated from or covered by materials––like lead, wood or steel––that carry strong social associations and produce powerful works of art. Free. Tuesdays–Fridays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. William Campbell Contemporary Art, 4935 Byers Ave. williamcampbellcontemporaryart.com. 817.737.9566.
dance
FRIDAY NIGHT BREAKAWAY, ONGOING / Second and fourth Fridays. Lessons start at 8 p.m. Open dancing, 9 p.m.-midnight. Tickets: $6/general admission, $4/members, students, affiliates. Check website for changes and other events. Fort Worth Swing Dance Syndicate. First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1959 Sandy Lane. fwsds.org. 817.451.1505.
SWINGING AT THE SOUTHSIDE, TUESDAYS / Enjoy swing dancing at the historic Southside Preservation Hall every Tuesday with the Fort Worth Swing Dance Yahoo Group. 8-11:30 p.m. Tickets: $5. Fort Worth Swing Dance Syndicate. Southside Preservation Hall, 1519 Lipscomb St. fwsds.org. 817.926.2800.
comedy
FOUR DAY WEEKEND, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, ONGOING / This popular improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. 312 Houston Street, Fort Worth. fourdayweekend.com. 817.226.4329.
HYENA’S COMEDY NIGHT CLUB, ONGOING / Various performances each week ranging from local to national stars. 425 Commerce Street, Fort Worth. hyenascomedynightclub.com. 817.877.5233.
ARLINGTON IMPROV AND RESTAURANT, ONGOING / Different performers weekly. 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Ste. 147, Arlington. improv.com. 817.635.5555.
Showgirls will be on display at the Go Figure exhibition at Artspace 111 through March 16.
Check out the Fort Worth Brahmas at the NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richland Hills.
DIAMOND JUBILEE
1953–2013 1953–2013
Culinary ventures in and around town
BREWED IS ONE OF THE COOLEST CONCEPTS TO HIT FORT WORTH IN A WHILE. On top of the extensive beer list and killer coffee creations, BREWED supports local farmers and ranchers by sourcing seasonal fruits and veggies as well as free-range poultry and beef. The BREWED burger uses local beef that is both hormone and antibiotic free, in keeping with the farm-to-table philosophy. The buttered and toasted bun contains a simple, freshly ground patty and tons of shredded aged white cheddar. Delicious house-made pickles and Duck Fat Fries complete the composition. . To see what else they are brewing up, turn the page.
So, have you heard the one about the cardiologist, the engineer, the youth pastor, and the musician, who walked into a bar? Well, they recently opened a little place called BREWED, no joke.
by Courtney Dabney
It’s a true story. Four couples got to know one other while they were on a leadership exchange trip to china. one is a cardiologist in his 50’s. one is an engineer in his 40’s. another is a youth pastor in his 30’s, and Jamey ice is the musician of the bunch, now in his 20’s.
w hile in china, the group found a coffee shop they really loved. “so we all said – let’s open a coffee shop when we get home...kind of as a joke,” Jamey said. well, that flippant remark became a reality when Brewed opened in late october. since then, it has drawn quite a following.
they wanted to create an atmosphere where people would enjoy hanging out with friends. Judging by the crowds scattered throughout the
interior, as well as packing the patio area, complete with two fire pits – a lot of people in town were just waiting for a place like this to open. in fact, more than 400 people swarmed the place on opening day. in the months that followed, an expansive menu was cut by half, with only the winners remaining, as the owners tried to gauge their patrons’ likes and dislikes.
Brewed serves breakfast and coffee specialties during their weekend Brunch service, and then dinner and draft beers in the evening. on the weekend Brunch menu (served from 10-2), you will find a nice array. lemon Blueberry waffles ($7.50) are served with a side of nueske’s bacon. not for the faint of heart, the carnivore ($10) features two fried eggs, pork belly, house sausage, and bacon with garlic toast. you can even sample traditional scotch
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eggs ($8), consisting of two soft-boiled eggs wrapped in house-made sausage, then breaded and fried. wash it all down with a well-brewed cappuccino or latte.
t he space bears no resemblance to the dated office building that it once was. t he well-thought-out scheme offers a multitude of cubby holes and seating options to explore. you feel invited to wander around and make yourself at home. the decor is filled with kitschy, flea-market finds and conversation pieces in every direction.
r ight on trend, Brewed supports local farmers and ranchers, and sources seasonal fruits and vegetables, along with free-range poultry and beef which is both hormone and antibiotic free, in keeping with the growing farm-to-table movement. on one of our visits, we sampled the super Food salad ($10) filled with an assortment of spinach, sweet potatoes, edamame, goji berries and green onion. it was garnished with a sliced soft-boiled egg, dusted with flax seeds and pumpkin seeds, then tossed in an apple walnut vinaigrette. it was an ample portion, and we loved the variety.
the Best BltB ($9) was served on grilled sourdough bread. the overwhelming scent of smoky nueske’s bacon took the lead. the last “B” is for Buratta cheese, imparting its creamy, Mozzarella flavor. nice slices of fresh tomato and butter lettuce finished off the presentation. and, on the side you have your choice of either duck Fat Fries or sweet potato duck Fat Fries. either way you are getting your duck fat fix, you can’t go wrong.
The eclectic
atmosphere at BREWED has been drawing big crowds. It had more than 400 patrons visit on its opening day.
S'mores in a Jar has three layers consisting of cinnamon graham cracker, dark chocolate pudding and toasted marshmallow fluff.
The BREWED Burger ($10.50) would hold its own nicely when compared to many other overly priced models around town. For the burger connoisseur, it is one to try! The buttered and toasted bun contained a simple, freshly ground patty and tons of shredded aged white cheddar melting over the top. Delicious housemade pickles and more Duck Fat Fries complete the composition.
Two of us could not resist The BREWED Steak & Fries ($18), which also makes an appearance on the Brunch menu. The grilled flat iron steak is served with a spoon of Texas stout butter, sautéed spinach, and, yes, fries. It was a fine, locally-raised steak, tender and full of flavor, with crusty charcoal edges. The sweet stout butter kicked the whole dish up a notch.
The desserts are worth stopping in for on their own. Grandma Jeddy’s Pound Cake ($6.50) was light as air. And, the S’mores in a Jar ($7) was a three-layer dessert with cinnamon graham cracker crumbs as a base, a layer of dark chocolate pudding, and torched marshmallow fluff on top.
The pub atmosphere includes an extensive bottled beer menu and a changing, seasonal assortment on tap. You can also sample the newest craze, Kombucha by local purveyors Holy Kombucha, or take home a growler of your favorite brew. In my opinion, BREWED will be a hit for years to come, and I smell franchising in the not so distant future.
The BREWED Steak & Fries entree features locally-raised, flat-iron steak with charcoal edges, sautéed spinach and crispy fries.
HE HAS
Earn Your Hat features colorful characters that embrace Fort Worth as the City of Cowboys and Culture. From the jingle-jangle sound of spurs to what kind of boots to wear, this blog covers all things Western in Cowtown. Go to fwtx.com/blogs to see the great impressions and opinions from all our entertaining bloggers.
How the West is Run by Trey Chapman and Jackie McGinnis
The Real “Creole” Deal
by Courtney Dabney
The former f lying Saucer in a rlington’ S l incoln Square i S now the S pace that o lenjack’ S g rille call S home. l ittle has changed on the interior with dark wood tones, burgundy carpeting and a soothing linen-colored plaster on most walls. t here is a bar area and mixed seating with a combination of booths, banquettes and tables. But the casual dining atmosphere does not really prepare you for the outstanding food that you are about to experience.
t here seems to be a slight disconnect on that point. it would make more sense to turn off the televisions, turn up the music and dim the lights a little to match the menu.
a s i describe the meal, you will understand what i mean. for starters, our table shared the tequila Brown Sugar Shrimp ($12). t he plump and tender grilled shrimp with their tangy glaze of tequila, brown sugar
and lime juice were attractive. But, the bed of fresh roasted corn and jicama left us scraping the dish for more.
likewise, a creative appetizer of a ncho pulled pork ($10) was served atop cuminscented potato chips. the slow roasted pork was garnished with avocado mousse and crème fraiche, green onions and tomatoes. this nacho-inspired treat was unexpected. a nd, a simple chop Salad ($6) was a nice start with iceberg, bacon, cucumbers, tomato, radishes and more of the wonderful roasted corn. you see, this is not your standard pub-grub. entrees range from home-style classics to creole and beyond. the chicken fried Steak ($14) is a top seller for good reason. the handbreaded beef cutlet is aged for 21 days and is fork-tender. it is a giant portion, served with mashed potatoes, impressive roasted cream corn and black pepper cream gravy draped over the top. no complaints at our table, and nothing was left for a doggie bag.
one of olenjack’s specialties, the Shrimp & grits ($19), was amazing. a friend of mine commented, “what a surprise that something so simple can be so darn good.” of course they are not your standard shrimp and grits, but an update on the classic dish with sweet shrimp, salty bacon, spicy andouille sausage, bitter mustard greens and tangy goat cheese grits. it’s like a party in your mouth.
the pan Seared Scallops ($28) had a lovely stacked presentation. four large scallops were topped with caramelized sweet onion and bacon relish, and a garnish of tender micro greens. But the bed of creamy grilled corn polenta was the highlight of the evening. after encouraging everyone at the table to take a bite, i regretted my generosity...when random forks began making unwelcome second visits. i felt like gollum in the lord of the r ings, wanting to protect “my precious” polenta.
Splitting a crème Brûlée trio ($8) among six of us was all we could possibly stomach for dessert. three nicely sized ramekins appeared in interesting flavors. a simple cinnamon, a thick sweet potato, and the hands-down winner, a butterscotch bourbon. there is no doubt that Brian olenjack is one of the best chefs in the area, and arlington is lucky to have him.
The Pan Seared Scallops are topped with caramelized sweet onion, bacon relish and a garnish of microgreens.
restaurant guide
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pricing: $ Entrees up to $10, $$ Entrees $10-$20, $$$ Entrees $20-$25, $$$$ Entrees $25 and over
american
Arlington/Mid-Cities
BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE / 230 N. Center St.,
817.801.0300. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat. and Sun. $
DAvE & BUStERS / 425 Curtis Mathes Way, 817.525.2501. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.Sat. $$ GARDEN COttAGE tEA ROOm / 5505 Davis Blvd., 817.308.4518. 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-5pm Sun. $ HOUlIHAN’S / 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. 11am11pm, bar 1am Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight, bar 2am Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$
HUmPERDINK'S REStAURANt AND BREwERy / 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$
JR’S GRIll: A SPORtS REStAURANt / 5220 Highway 121, Colleyville. 817.571.1414. Daily 11 am-10 pm, bar 11pm $-$$
mAC’S BAR & GRIll / 6077 W. I-20, 817.572.0541. Lunch Hours 11am-3pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-2pm Sun. $$
mARKEt StREEt / 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. 6am-10pm daily. $
NO FRIllS GRIll / 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344; 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. 11am2am daily. $
OlENJACK’S GRIllE / 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ ROSE GARDEN tEAROOm / 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $ tHE SANFORD HOUSE / 506 N. Center St., 817.861.2129. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Wed.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-2pm Sun. $-$$ SOUtHERN RECIPES GRIll / 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $-$$
teXAS De BRAZIL / 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. 4:30pm-9:30pm Sat.; Brunch 11am-3pm Sun.; Dinner 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$
Grapevine
BOI NA BRAZA / 4025 William D. Tate, 817.329.5514. 5pm-9:45pm (last seating) Sat.; 5pm-8:45pm (last seating) Sun. $$$
burgers & sandwiches
Arlington AL’S hAmBuRGeR’S / 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.275.8918. Breakfast Hours 7am-11pm; 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ ChAPPS / 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $ ChOP hOuSe BuRGeRS / 1700 W. Park Row Drive, Ste. 116, 817.459.3700. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ OLD tOWN hAmBuRGeRS / 2406 W. Park Row Dr., 817.276.9191. 11am-9pm Daily. $
Fort Worth
DutCh’S / 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. Chef Grady Spears is at it again with his newly opened burger joint. Laid-back atmosphere with good-tasting burgers and fries. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ the GReAt OutDOORS / 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.877.4400. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. $ kINCAID’S / 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.2881. Other location: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.370.6400 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ the LOve ShACk / 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812.; 817 Matisse, Ste. 445, 817.348.9655. 11am9pm Sun.-Tue.; 11am-10pm Wed. & Thu.; 11am-1am Fri. & Sat. $ m & O StAtION GRILL / 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-8:30pm Tue.-Sat.. $ PAPPA’S BuRGeRS / 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ POP’S BuRGeRS AND GRILL / 4413 Trail Lake Drive. 817.560.1609. Mon.-Thur. 11am-9pm, Fri. & Sat. 11ammidnight, Sun. closed. $ the POuR hOuSe SPORtS GRILL / 2725 W. 7th St., 817.335.2575. 11am-2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $
MAIN STREET BREAD BAKING COMPANY / 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. $ THE SNOOTY PIG / 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-2pm Sat.-Sun. $
ClEaR FoRK STaTioN / 4971 E. I-20 Service Road N. 817.441.1551. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.;
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TRAIL DUST STEAK HOUSE / 2300 E. Lamar Ave., 817.640.6411. 11am-10pm Daily. $$$
Fort Worth
BOB’S STEAK AnD CHOp HOUSE / 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$ BUFFALO wEST / 7101 Camp Bowie W. 817.732.2370.
4 pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.; 11am-11pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ THE CApITAL gRILLE / 800 Main St., 817.348.9200. 11am-3pm lunch Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun.; 11:30am-close, lounge open daily. $$$$ CATTLEMEn’S STEAK HOUSE / 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat.; 1pm-9pm Sun. $$$ DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAgLE STEAKHOUSE / 812 Main St., 817.877.3999. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$$ gRACE RESTAURAnT / 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. Bar Hours 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.; 5:30pmmidnight Sat. $$$$ H3 RAnCH / 109 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$ HOFFBRAU / 1712 S. University Dr., 817.870.1952. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$
THE KEg STEAKHOUSE & BAR / 5760 SW Loop 820, 817.731.3534. Other locations: 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., #101, Arlington, 817.465.3700. Fort Worth: 4pmmidnight Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-1am Fri. & Sat.; 4pm-11pm Sun. Arlington: 11am-10pm Sun. $$$
MERCURY CHOp HOUSE / 301 Main St., 817.336.4129. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $$$
RUTH’S CHRIS / 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9:30 pm Sun. $$$ SILVER FOX STEAKHOUSE / 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$
Granbury
BUFFALO gAp STEAKHOUSE AnD CAnTInA / 1470 Hwy. 377, 817.573.4472.11am-10pm daily. $$ Grapevine /Southlake/Colleyville
OLD HICKORY STEAKHOUSE RESTAURAnT / Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817.778.2215 (after 5pm, 817.778.2280). Nightly, 4:30pm10pm. $$$$
Weatherford
THE wILD MUSHROOM STEAK HOUSE AnD LOUngE / 1917 Martin Drive, 817.599.4935. 5pm-9pm Mon. - Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$-$$$$
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People and events that shaped our city
A Gift of Gratitude March 21, 1949
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS GIRL SCOUT TROOP 96and their leaders pose for a photograph with The Merci Train, on view at the Fort Worth Children’s Museum. This souvenir was one of 49 boxcars given to the United States by the French government in appreciation for more than 700 boxcars of relief goods sent to France, primarily by Americans, in 1948. Each boxcar was filled with tens of thousands of gifts from French citizens — ranging from dolls and coins to wine buckets and pieces of stone chiseled from the streets of Paris.
Photo courtesy of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection, Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library, Arlington, Texas
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A SPIRITED EXPERIENCE
West Fort Worth resident, Brian Lowrance, knows the value of a good spirit, literally. As an owner of San Antonio-based Rebecca Creek Distillery—the first legal distillery in south Texas since Prohibition—Lowrance and his co-owners are responsible for the production of premium, award-winning Texas vodka and whiskey. The three-year-old company annually manufacturers nearly 50,000 cases each of Enchanted Rock Vodka and Rebecca Creek Whiskey. The small-batch spirits are available in four states, with plans to expand distribution into multiple states.
Since his daily business dealings involve two carefully crafted products that appeal to those with discriminating tastes, it’s no surprise that Lowrance also expects luxury from his personal vehicle. Lowrance and his wife, Leigh, own a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550, a 2013 SLK350 roadster and a 2011 G550 SUV. The couple appreciates a host of amenities in each auto, but they especially relish the rough-and-tough, off-road capabilities of the G550 and the drop-top feature of the SLK350 roadster. The Lowrances purchased all three autos from Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth, and they return to the dealership time and again for its award-winning customer service and ease of sale. “I’ve purchased several automobiles from this dealership since moving back to Fort Worth, and every purchase has been with ease and great customer service,” Lowrance said. “The service department is very professional, and they can always work around our schedules to have a loaner car available. If you have not purchased an automobile from Park Place, it’s a whole new experience.”
