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2011 Dream Home
The Dream Home at 1704 Carleton Ave. replaces a 1,908-square-foot one-story bungalow built in 1925. The new home is a 4,824-squarefoot multi-story that makes efficient
by Paul K. Harral
40Cooking It’s fall — which must mean tailgating. WBAP’s Hal Jay and his family show how it is done in purple. by Judie Byrd
46Style Local jewelry designer Merrick Bean has taken Fort Worth by storm. by Sheridan French
101Goodwill Improving life for those in need
187fwdish Culinary ventures in and around town
13Wired In Staying connected with the latest
happenings
Your definitive guide to living
26Getaways Message in a Bottle: Retreats to Wine Country by Jessie Ju
30Culture Catch the latest reviews on recently released books and music as well as a look at the Fort Worth Symphony’s performance of Mahler’s Sunlit Symphony.
It’s time to start thinking outside the box when getting fit. by Kyle Whitecotton
108PG Suggested 110According to Heywood
114Anchors Outtakes
Jack Fink: CBS 11/TXA 21 News Reporter
119Snapshots Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have everyone talking
188NowOpen MK’s Sushi has drawn a healthy following with its fresh take on traditional Japanese and Korean fare.
192Res-taurant Review After 80 years, Bailey’s Barbeque has catered to generations of loyal lunchtime patrons downtown.
194Dish Listings The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate the area’s diverse dining options
208fwflashback The backstory behind the people and events
177fwevents From the must-see live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out
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Location, Location, Location publisher’sletter
Iam often asked how we determine where our Fort Worth, Texas magazine dream home will be built and who will build it.
Usually the answer to “where” is based on the answer to “who.” a s a general rule-of-thumb, we seek out a reputable builder and then discuss location. many times, the builder will already have a lot under contract, and we all agree to build the dream home on that site.
t his year, however, was a bit different. we wanted to build the house in the r iver Crest area, and the location dictated the builder. my associate publisher learned that a lot on Carleton avenue had been listed by a builder, just a block from r iver Crest Country Club. she called the phone number on the sign in the yard and set up a meeting with the owners, Powers and Curtis real e state development (P&C). a fter meeting with P&C to determine their interest in the project and explaining the dream home procedure, we did some due diligence on the company.
t his was particularly important because two of the partners at P&C are only three years out of tCU — not a lot of experience for builders of one of our dream homes. t heir lack of tenure, however, is offset by the third partner at P&C, who has more than 35 years in the industry. so, collectively they have 41 years experience. t hat certainly sounds better. a fter inspecting three homes built by P&C and speaking with owners of homes built by the company, we felt confident that the team was qualified.
t his year’s dream home is less than 5,000 square feet, a good 25 to 50 percent smaller than our past homes. smaller seems to be the trend with many builders these days. dubbed as “jewel-box houses,” these homes are very high-end. for the past two decades, dream homes have assumed mc mansion proportions and downsizing is the new watchword. homeowners are taking the portion of their budget that would have been used for larger living spaces and using it for better details in smaller spaces. small is a matter of perspective. data collected by the national a ssociation of home Builders indicated the average size of a new home is leveling off at just below 2,500 square feet, making our dream home (although small relative to past dream homes) roughly twice the size of the national average. of course, this is texas, and the home is in r iver Crest. a s the saying goes, “everything is bigger in texas.” stacy furniture & interior design was chosen as the sole interior designer and furniture provider. t he designers were involved from day one, working from blueprints and providing scale drawings of furniture for each room to create the appropriate function for the home. t he house is entirely furnished with furniture from Vanguard furniture Co. of hickory, n.C. a fter you’ve toured this year’s dream home through the magazine, starting on page 48, take time to explore the home in person. it is open to the public oct. 1 - oct. 31, and 100 percent of the touring proceeds go to ronald mcdonald house of fort worth. moving from interior design to fashion design, with this issue we say farewell to sheridan french, who has served as our fashion editor since July 2010. sheridan will be concentrating on her clothing line that debuted this spring. we wish her luck and thank her for her service.
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AUDIT PENDING
Ban Bullying
Thanks for the article on bullying (See: Freedom from Fear, August 2011, page 52). I would love to see Jennifer Casseday-Blair do a follow-up on the It’s Not Okay Initiative. Parents and the entire community can help change the social norms prevalent in our society. There is so much about It’s Not Okay that is powerful and can make an incredible difference. We have wristbands, pledge cards, dog tags against cyber bullying, teacher tips, parent tips and other resources.
Kathryn Everest, Student Support Services, Fort Worth ISD
I wanted to take a moment to say how outstanding the August issue was with the features on downtown living and the serious article on bullying — so timely with the start of schools.
Bill Dennis, Fort Worth
Great Resource
As administrator of the Rose
Lafferty and Flora Foust
Educational Funds, I was extremely pleased to read your recent article entitled College and University Guide (See: September 2011, page 79) and will suggest that our prospective applicants secure a copy of your magazine to compare college costs. Your information is extremely valuable.
Anne Lange, Fort Worth
Miss (TCU) Texas
We love the coverage you give to the Miss Texas Scholarship Organization as our past Miss Texas 2010, Ashley Melnick and our newly crowned Miss Texas 2011, Kendall Morris are both TCU students (See: A Texas-size Heart, September 2011, page 14). Melnick recently placed in the top 12 at Miss America in January in Las Vegas. We will be holding a local preliminary to the Miss America pageant on Nov. 12.
Shelli Bates, Miss Fort Worth Scholarship Organization, Fort Worth
The Rooster Crows I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for the beautiful article Fort Worth, Texas magazine writer Courtney Dabney did on our little bakery (See: I Don’t Really Get Out Much, August 2011, page 138). The pictures were just incredible, and the article made everything sound so appealing. We work very hard here, so it’s really nice when I hear or see how much people enjoy everything.
Marche Ann Mann, Fort Worth
Corrections:
That’s Allan Gould pictured in the September 2011 Snapshots section at an Aids Outreach Center Benefit on page 104. We had his first name wrong.
We also erred in a reference to the Botanical Research Institute of Texas in an article in Wired-In on page 16.
Talk to us: We welcome all suggestions, comments and questions about Fort Worth, Texas magazine and the articles we publish. Send comments by visiting fwtx.com. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.
Happy Birthday FYI Fort Worth!
Don’t miss the next edition of FYI Fort Worth, the monthly TV show from Fort Worth, Texas magazine as Scott Murray and Amanda Mazey celebrate the first anniversary of the show and, as always, take you behind the scenes of what’s happening in and around Fort Worth. And please “Like” us on Facebook.
Check out The Sunshine Boys, Dick and Jerry Van Dyke, as they entertained a packed house in the Neil Simon play at Casa Mañana.
You’ll see the creative side of advertising as Amanda tries her hand at modeling by participating in a photo shoot for a local company’s ad campaign.
Terry Denton takes you to another exotic location, and Dr. Misty Brown shares some dental news you can use. There are also segments on the baseball playoffs, the football season and a look back at the first year of FYI FW
You’ll see all this and much more, Sunday, Oct. 2, at 10:30 am, on TXA 21. The show airs in the same time slot the first Sunday of every month. If you miss it, visit
the fwtx.com home page and select FYI Fort Worth TV.
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Key Players
Intern Jennifer Retter is majoring in journalism with a minor in French at TCU. She’s a versatile reporter and writer. This month, we asked her to handle our music and books sections in Culture (pages 34 and 36).
We turned to intern Sammy Key for Culture as well. She wrote the Writer’s Block and the Groupie’s Corner, also on pages 34 and 36. She is a TCU student from Tulsa, Okla., double majoring in Spanish and English. She graduates in May and would like to remain in Fort Worth.
Intern Christine Perrenot is a recent graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural communications and journalism. This month, she handled two articles for us: The opening of the John Marin exhibit at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in November (page 30) and the Fort Worth Symphony’s performance of Mahler’s Sunlit Symphony in October (page 32).
Kyle Whitecotton is working on an MFA in creative writing at Western State College in Gunnison, Colo. He’s an outdoorsman, so it was natural to turn to him for an article on recreational fitness where the gym is replaced with creative suggestions for getting fit. See that in Image on page 22.
Intern 雎文琦 — or Jessie Ju as we know her — gets the award for distance traveled. She came from Nanjing, China, where she is a senior at Hohai University, majoring in Business Administration. But her great interest is in global communication and journalism. She spent much of August at the magazine where we assigned her an article about wine country tours for October Getaways, page 26.
wiredin
Staying connected with the latest local happenings
Food Trucks Unite
For Education’s Sake
Fort Worth prepares to folloW in the footsteps of some other big cities in texas W ith its first food truck lot. o pening hopefully in the fall, the project will offer a variety of gourmet food trucks to the public.
t he food truck park will be located near the West 7th street development. t he vacant lot on Weisenberger street near montgomery plaza was chosen as a well-suited place for development of the park. currently the land is a site for trash, but the food truck lot will transform the land into something fort Worth has never seen before.
t he project will let local businesses and food trucks already operating flourish and gain a larger customer base. eight trucks will be permitted where only one truck was previously allowed. trucks will be able to stay parked instead of having to move day after day.
While there is much debate on whether the park should be allowed or if it stands a chance at being successful, the fort Worth board of adjustment has made its decision. prices will allow more people to sample foods they might not otherwise be able to afford and spend quality time with family and friends in the park.
t he park promises to have a fun atmosphere and give those interested a chance to enjoy gourmet food in a fun setting. t here will be customer parking, benches and an outdoor play area for those who visit.
With the increasing trend of unique food trucks and what they have to offer, the food truck park will be something new and interesting to take part in. bon appétit! Christine Perrenot
former fort Worth isd superintendent dr. melody Johnson has joined the college of education at tcu as scholar in residence. she will be working with faculty in educational leadership to develop an innovative program to improve leadership in urban school settings.
Johnson has strong ties to the community from her six years as head of fort Worth’s schools, where she encouraged involvement of other local leaders to impact academic success and increase school completion rates. FWTX Staff
Major Acquisition
The Kimbell Art m useum’s Acquisition in september of French painter nicolas poussin’s Sacrament of Ordination (Christ Presenting the Keys to Saint Peter) only adds to the museum’s worldwide reputation.
t he museum paid $24.5 million for what Director e ric m l ee said was “among the most significant old master paintings to have become available in decades.”
t he painting, along with
A New Moon
others of the s even s acraments series commissioned between 1636 and 1642, was acquired in 1785 by the fourth Duke of rutland and displayed at b elvoir c astle in e ngland for more than 200 years. t he trustees of the b elvoir e state offered the Sacrament of Ordination for sale to support the renovation and long-term preservation of b elvoir c astle and e state.
t he painting went on immediate display at the Kimbell.
poussin depicted the gospel
The TCU area is losing its longstanding indie-music venue, The Moon Bar. Owner Chris Maunder decided to relocate to the historic Ridglea Theater complex this fall. The new Moon is going to be three times as big and can hold 500 patrons.
Maunder is hoping to open the doors in late
account of c hrist giving the keys of heaven and earth to the kneeling apostle peter, showing the authority vested in him as head of the roman church.
“ i ’m thrilled about the acquisition,” l ee said in a statement.
“ t he classical sense of restraint in this work makes for an interesting contrast to the poussin already in our collection, the earlier, more sensuous, Venetian-inspired Venus and Adonis,” he said. —FWTX Staff
November and said he will be heavily involved in the community by hosting various fundraisers as he has in the past.
The new venue will focus on booking more regional and national artists but still develop local talent. It’s also interesting that the new place is set to be smoke-free. — FWTX Staff
Desserts First
SeAson 2 of bravo’s Top Chef Just Desserts featured Fort Worth’s own lina biancamano, the former executive pastry chef for stephan pyles’ restaurant in Dallas.
biancamano, 37, has collected valuable experience for the last 10 years after pursuing her culinary education at le cordon bleu in Arizona. biancamano made a name for herself at Five sixty, Wolfgang puck’s Dallas restaurant, as well as being a pastry chef at stephen pyles’. biancamano has lived in numerous cities to pursue her career using her creative culinary skills.
biancamano said in an interview for the bravo channel that she was shocked that she was the first eliminated from the show. she felt her teammates threw her “under the bus” at the judges’ table. she said she was looking forward to getting home and back into her own kitchen.
Christine Perrenot
Nicolas Poussin, the sacrament of ordination (christ presenting the Keys to saint peter), c. 1636–40, oil on canvas, 37 3/4 x 47 7/8 in. (95.9 x 121.6 cm) Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth
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SI Agrees
We’ve known for a whiLe that TCU Coach Gary Patterson is something to behold, and now Sports Illustrated has recognized that as well.
The magazine ranked Patterson as the nation's top college football coach in august. so did ESPN The Magazine. he’s received 10 national Coach of the Year awards over the last two seasons, which included two BCs bowl
games and the 2011 rose Bowl championship. at the time, Patterson had won 98 games at TCU, just 12 victories away from being the school’s all-time winning coach.
a nd the TCU football team started its season ranked 14th in the associated Press Preseason Top 25 poll — the fifth time in the last six seasons. TCU's record since 2005 is the second-best in the nation. —FWTX Staff
Construction Crane Sanctuary
TCU’s Board of TrUsTees approved additional work in late august to renovate the east side of amon G. Carter stadium, beginning at the conclusion of the 2011 football season.
That means that TCU will have a fully renovated stadium when it opens its first season in the Big east Conference next year. east side renovation had been in the plans, but donations in excess of the original renovation goal to rebuild the west stands made it possible to speed up the total project.
seating capacity for the completed stadium will be 43,000 and could be expanded to 50,000 or more in the future. By the end of august, TCU already had sold a record number of season tickets — more than 21,000.
The university already has added about 1,000 seats to Lupton stadium. Can daniel-Meyer Coliseum be far behind? —FWTX Staff
Comings and Goings
We are very sad to see that Grady’s Restaurant on Forest Park has closed. Grady Spears is widely known for his Texas comfort food with a touch of cowboy charm. There are rumors swirling that there will be a new venture in the future, but for now, Fort Worth will have to experience withdrawal from some of the best chicken fried steak in town.
However there are many new places to celebrate in Fort Worth. There is a new hot spot for fellas to get pampered. The Boardroom Salon for Men is opening a new location on West 7th Street. The salon is located two blocks east of University Drive and will be operated by Brandon Elmore and Guy Gonzales.
The Boardroom caught attention after starting in Dallas in 2004. It provides an atmosphere appealing to all types of men and offers haircuts, shaves, massages, hand and foot care, facials, waxing and coloring. Complete with plush leather chairs, a pool table and chessboard, The Boardroom has mastered the concept of a masculine salon.
Sundance Square is changing shape with the addition of Five Guys Burgers and Fries, where Billy Miner’s used to be. We all know about a certain chain (which will remain nameless) that joined Fort Worth recently that many say doesn’t live up to the hype, but Five Guys has been said to change peoples’ lives with its juicy burgers. You will have to judge for yourself.
To tap into that inner child, jet on over to West 7th and visit Barcadia . It’s home of the giant Connect Four and Life-size Jenga, as well as vintage arcade games and skeeball. Oh, and then there are the 24 beers on tap.
Fort Worth welcomes another Mellow Mushroom location on the corner of Front and Center Street. Even though the concept started in Atlanta, we have embraced the pizzas, calzones and hoagies with great gusto.
New to Bluebonnet Circle near TCU campus comes The Varsity. It’s the perfect place to stock up on purple apparel before a game. The Varsity offers fresh options for TCU gear in men’s, women’s and children’s styles. Go Frogs!
For more shopping near TCU, J. Crew is also now open in University Park Village just in time for the cooler months. Its cashmere collection is worth the trip.
Christine Perrenot and FWTX Staff
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Cutting Edge
On July 30, lynn Chambers of fort Worth anxiously awaited the results of the competition she and her horse Whiskey had just competed in. they were competitors in this year’s Palomino World show in tulsa, okla.
Chambers soon discovered that she and Whiskey had won the title of a mateur World Champion and reserve World Champion in s enior Cutting. t his was a huge honor considering she competed against the trainers in senior cutting, which took the competition to a whole new level.
her horse Whiskey is a pivot setter and presents the flags at the fort Worth stock show and rodeo.
“he amazes me. he makes me look good,” Chambers said of her beloved horse.
Chambers, who said she feels so blessed to have horses and race them, has been to different breed world shows over the last few years. she thought the people involved with the Palomino World show were very friendly and organized, which made the competition a great experience.
“you always tell your kids to reach for their own dreams and not give up, but we forget the impression it leaves in kids when their parents reach for their goals,” Chambers said.
Chambers said the competition was uplifting and validating. for more information on the competition or upcoming events visit palominohba.com. — Christine Perrenot
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Your definitive guide to living well
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Life is too short to drink bad wine ... so the saying goes. that's why we set out to find some of the best vineyards in the country. while California holds the reputation as the no. 1 wine lover's destination, we also explored regions in new york, washington and oregon. from the novice sipper to those with the most sophisticated palate, a weekend retreat to one of the featured destinations may help you find the perfect wine for you. Many of these areas also feature amazing culinary delights, boutique shopping and fun activities such as horseback riding or a hot air balloon ride over the vineyard. For more information, turn to page 26.
If you have been considering a new workout routine but hesitate because the gyms are too crowded, too expensive or too dull, then wait no more.
by Kyle Whitecotton
Getting fit doesn’t have to be a grueling task. incorporate fun activities into your daily life to start looking and feeling better.
trade in that boring treadmill for the breezy scenery of an outdoor ramble. unlike the other fitness centers around town, “Mother nature’s gym” requires zero membership fees and is never closed. Whether you jog a loop around the neighborhood or stroll the city park, you will shed calories while raking in the benefits of being outside.
fort Worth offers the trinity trails for biking and running enthusiasts. to see where the trails can take you, visit trinitytrails.org. You might also consider visiting the local high school track, where you can mark distances for interval training or build endurance by running the bleachers.
in addition to the trinity trails, the dfW area is fortunate to have eight texas Paddling trails. Canoeing and kayaking have never been easier with these well-mapped, accessible trails perfect for a fall day trip. visit tpwd.state.tx.us to learn more.
if you like to earn your fitness on a vertical level, rock climbing may be your best bet. there is a handful of indoor rock climbing centers in the area, or you can visit a state park featuring specific sites for rock climbing and rappelling. texasoutside.com provides a list of parks within a day’s drive.
to squeeze in some fitness during their lunch break. schedules and more information can be found at smartbarrebody.com.
Changing your definition of exercise to mean a fun recreational activity that just happens to include moving your body more can be the most successful way of incorporating fitness into your daily routine. Your body will reward you with more energy and muscle tone, and eventually your workout won’t even feel like work.
Change for the Better
Altering a few habits can make all the difference.
Be Prepared With busy lives and constantly changing schedules, workout plans could go right out the window. Always keep a bag of workout gear available for short workouts. You can stash it in your desk drawer or in the trunk of your car. It should include: a set of workout clothes, shoes, socks, underwear, deodorant, face/body wipes and a towel.
Premium Fuel
Finding time to eat, especially healthful foods, is sometimes tricky. Pack meals and snacks that are ready to eat such
as: sliced fruit, bananas, bowls with chicken, whole-wheat pasta and veggies, yogurt, energy bars and tons of water. When you eat several small portions throughout the day, it becomes easier to avoid tempting sweets.
When exercising outside, remember to stay hydrated. Carry mutiple water bottles or a hydration pack. Bring along a few energy bars to give you that extra kick when feeling run down.
those looking for group activities can join an adult sports league. the fort Worth adult soccer association is a great option for those who work normal business hours because games are often on weekends or evenings. starting up a game of frisbee golf, tennis or basketball can break a sweat while you are still having fun. smart barre in fort Worth offers classes that fuse ballet, Pilates and yoga. these efficient, upbeat workouts are fun and strengthen your muscles at the same time. an express class is offered three days a week for those trying
Up for Anything If you can’t find the time to drive, change clothes, workout, clean up and get where you need to be, toss the idea of a traditional workout and do whatever is available. Walking, running up and down the stairs or jumping rope can all be quick ways to burn a few extra calories and get the heart pumping. Be creative and be flexible. Be willing to use the time you have. Something is ALWAYS better than nothing!
Message in a bottle
From the East Coast to the West Coast, grapes are grown in hopes of making the perfect wine. A weekend retreat to one of these wineries could be just what you need.
by Jessie Ju
Wh AT BETTER REASON TO E x PlORE T h E NATION T h AN SEEk ING OUT
WONdERFUl WINES ? Just as the world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page, wine enthusiasts who are not exposed to the grapes of different regions won’t successfully develop a sophisticated palate.
Peconic Bay Winery Long Island, N.Y., 631.734.7361, peconicbaywinery.com
New York is the third largest wine-producing state in the U.S. after California and Washington, but it often gets overlooked in the mind of the public.
Peconic Bay Winery is an ideal venue for live entertainment. With its antique shops, galleries, boutiques, cafes and historic homes, the North Fork offers endless unique shopping and dining opportunities. With more days of sunshine and the longest growing season in the State of New York, the North Fork is home to some very happy grapes. Come to Peconic
Bay Winery where you can enjoy some of the best wine in New York.
Spring Mountain Napa, Calif., 877.769.4637, springmountainvineyard.com
Specialties: Cabernet, Sauvignon, Syrah
California is the wine capital of the U.S. It accounts for more than 90 percent of all wines made in the country and 75 percent of all the wine made worldwide. Napa Valley has almost become synonymous with the term “wine country.” Spring Mountain vineyard in Napa has climate, soil and exposure different from the vineyards on the valley floor. Cabernet Sauvignon is king in Napa, and among its “subjects” are Pinot Noir and Syrah.
Guests who visit Spring Mountain Vineyard will experience the unique sense of beauty and history reflected in an estate established in the 1880s.
The Spring Mountain Valley is the best choice for you and your soul mate to enjoy your anniversary. You can make your own fairytale in Spring Mountain Vineyard.
Today Washington has close to 600 wineries, second only to California. It also has the second largest grape crop and the second highest level of wine production.
Yakima Valley is Washington’s very first American Viticultural Area, which it can use on labels as its Appellation of Origin. The most widely planted grapes are Chardonnay, followed by Merlot and Cabernet and significant acreage of Riesling and Syrah.
Escape to Yakima Valley in central Washington State with your friends to find one of the world’s top agricultural growing regions and large varieties of the fresh produce. Cheerful company helps shorten the miles as you make your way.
Tasting the local culinary delights while you are traveling is one of the best parts of a getaway in Yakima Valley. The Yakima Valley also hosts a wide range of events and activities like a Farmer’s Market for residents and visitors alike. Winery hopping is a must in Yakima Valley.
Willamette Valley Portland, Ore., 866.548.5018, oregonwinecountry.org
Wine was first made in Oregon in the 19th century. The climate is marked by cool growing seasons and plenty of rain. Oregon vineyards were planted in small pockets to take advantage of the best weather conditions. There are enough of these small pockets to make Oregon the fourth largest producer of wine in the U.S.
The Willamette Valley is the largest and most important region. This fertile river valley is located directly south of Portland in the northwest section of the state. It produces primarily Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling.
An ideal location for a wine-tasting vacation, the Willamette Valley also abounds with fun-filled attractions the whole family can enjoy. Whether you’re looking to pick your own produce at a local farm, take a long walk through a scenic covered bridge or view the Willamette Valley from the basket of a hot air balloon, this region has something to please every family member.
Dry Creek Valley Sonoma, Calif., 707.433.3031, wdcv.com Specialty: Zinfandel Often lost in Napa Valley’s shadow is its neighbor to the west, Sonoma, which planted wine grapes before Napa. Sonoma has a more relaxed personality and more of the character of “old fashioned.” And due to its proximity to the Pacific coast, it has a more diverse climate.
Dry Creek Valley is famous for its quaint country roads and supple Zinfandels. The tasty, zesty, spicy, berryish Zins of the Dry Creek Valley are no secret. You will find your favorite Zinfandel here.
Come and explore Dry Creek Valley, the most captivating and bucolic valley in all of Sonoma County. Experience a sense of adventure as you escape the beaten path, see the rugged mountain ridges and catch the scent of redwoods and evergreens. It is a perfect setting for the wine enthusiast.
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A Modern Look
John Marin, one of America’s most famous modernists, will have work from the last 20 years of his life on display at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art beginning Nov. 5.
by Christine Perrenot
The John Marin exhibit will be available through January and proMises to iMpress those who get to view his work froM 1933-1953. it will feature more than 50 watercolors and oils that were a part of the last two decades of his life.
Marin is known for his impact on american modernism, and his art leaves no question about his impressive talent. the exhibit celebrates his 50-year career through the exhibition of some of his greatest and most distinctive paintings.
Marin found art and inspiration in many aspects of Maine’s natural beauty, geography and surroundings. he lived in Cape split and featured much of what he saw and experienced in his work. the modern approach to aspects of nature that were so old and seemingly permanent gives his work a magnificent touch of uniqueness.
as his history suggests, Marin focuses on the geography and the interaction of the land and the sea. the amon Carter exhibit offers a variety of paintings that bring light to the details that he found most inspiring.
Marin’s paintings stir emotion and create a mood of insightfulness among those who get to see his work first-hand. Marin lived through tremendously hard times in american history, and his art reflects the beauty he was able to capture during these times of struggle.
those in fort worth and surrounding cities have a wonderful opportunity to see the work of an artist who made a large contribution to the history of american modernism.
More information regarding John Marin: Modernism at Midcentury and any other upcoming events at the amon Carter Museum of american art can be found at cartermuseum.org.
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Sunny Performance
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will be performing Mahler’s Sunlit Symphony, Friday, Oct. 7, through Sunday, Oct. 9. by Christine Perrenot
THE FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MARKS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF GUSTAV MAHLER BY PERFORMING HIS SYMPHONY NO. 4 IN G MAJOR. Conducted by Miguel Harth-Bedoya, music director of FWSO, the symphony of world-class musicians will deliver a musical piece of art that depicts a child’s view of heaven.
Mahler’s Sunlit Symphony initially confused the first listeners in the early 1900s. They had never heard something so unique and were unable to interpret the story the music told. Today there is a clear perception of the details that make the symphony more powerful and meaningful.
Harth-Bedoya has been the music director of the FWSO for more than a decade. The orchestra performs 200 concerts each year, reaching 250,000 people in the Fort Worth area annually. The internationally recognized symphony is working toward completing Mahler’s symphonies.
The Sunlit Symphony will be performed Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are limited and available online for season ticket holders and groups.
Upcoming FWSO performances at Bass Performance Hall include Hollywood Classics, Oct. 14–16, Warner Bros. Presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, Oct. 28–30, and Mozart & Salleri, Nov. 4-6. Information about performances and the FWSO can be found online at fwsymphony.org.
The FWSO features the music of Mahler (seen here) in the Sunlit Symphony
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between the lines an overview of our favorite best-sellers. by Jennifer
In the Garden of Beasts
Erik Larson $26
The author of The Devil in the White City delivers another New York Times bestseller that’s sure to intrigue any history buff. In his best work of novelistic history yet, Larson looks inside the life of William E. Dodd, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s appointed ambassador to Germany during the rise of Hitler. Unlike his fellow diplomats, Dodd was dismayed at the idea of becoming an ambassador, but decided Germany would provide a quiet, safe backdrop for him to work on his book. Little did he know, he was about to meet the cause of World War II.
While shy, Dodd regretfully hosts and attends international events. His daughter, Martha, gets herself into trouble among an array of new men and admits she “was slightly anti-Semitic.” As hatred of the Jews grew as a result of Nazi propaganda, Dodd inevitably began meeting with Hitler, a chore he greatly disliked. (Hitler referred to Dodd as “an imbecile.”) All of a sudden, introvert Dodd found himself in one of the most challenging jobs a man could have in the 1930s.
Some may remember Dodd as “Ambassador Dud,” the nickname that stuck with him during his time as an ambassador.
Others may reflect on the patriotism he displayed in the face of the German vice chancellor when the United States’ role in World War I was questioned. Form your own opinion after reading Larson’s latest masterpiece.
The Tipping Point
Malcolm Gladwell
$15.99
When a book remains on The New York Times Bestseller List for more than 350 weeks, that’s probably a good sign you should finally pick it up and read it.
Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point is a nonfiction study on the factors that influence our decisions, focusing on the point where things change. Gladwell rejects the term “fad” in favor of an illustration of the tipping point: “one dramatic moment in an epidemic when everything can change all at once.” Gladwell examines everything from Sesame Street to crime rates to determine why and how these became trends.
Why do certain books rise from anonymity to achieve national fame? How can a well-off community end up fighting high suicide rates? What makes something, someone, some place popular?
Gladwell touches on social theories like the Law of the Few, which states that an idea or behavior will spread based on the qualities of a small group of individuals. From there, certain trends spread like wildfire. He cites the sales of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood as an example; one book became a bestseller primarily through the recommendations of women in book clubs to other women in other book clubs.
For anyone interested in the unspoken laws of society, The Tipping Point will clear up your confusion and cause you to question your own social behavior.
The interworking of peer pressure impacts far more decisions than one would expect. Gladwell will open your eyes to the science of trends and keep you interested throughout the entire book.
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Then Came You
Jennifer Weiner
$26.99
Jennifer Weiner, now a household name, strikes again with another best-selling novel. In Then Came You, Weiner’s latest moneymaker, she tells the story of three women in very different places in life who suddenly find their plans intermingled and troubling.
Jules Strauss is the girl you love to hate; the Princeton senior on a full-ride scholarship struggles with being too beautiful. Sadly, though, she finds herself searching for a way to make money to help her father overcome his alcoholism. Stay-at-home mother Annie Barrow can no longer support her husband and two sons on one paycheck. Both women turn to a service they hear can earn them thousands: egg donation.
On the other side, India Bishop completely reinvented her life, from her appearance to her name (and took the opportunity to lie about her age). Her hopes of pregnancy dashed, she turns to technology and consults an egg donation center for help. All seems well until her new husband’s daughter realizes that something isn’t quite right with his new bride. India’s long-lost identity may come out, threatening the operation for all three women.
Weiner, who got her start as an educational reporter in State College, Penn., released her debut novel, Good in Bed, in 2001. Nine books later, Weiner still touches the hearts of women and evokes laughter with her “chick lit” about issues that nearly every women encounters at some point in life.
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Gladwell’s Point
by Sammy Key
Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell hit the jackpot with The Tipping Point, in which he examines underlying similarities found between the behaviors of disease epidemics and explosive changes in our social world.
On his Web site, Gladwell tells how he first became interested in this topic. Before his career as a writer of books began and while he was reporting for the Washington Post, he was assigned to covering the AIDS epidemic. As Gladwell researched AIDS, he quickly became fascinated by the moment in which an epidemic explodes to reach critical mass.
Using his own observations of our daily lives, Gladwell wondered if all aspects of media, politics, business, social trends and so forth might likewise have a “tipping point” in which they reach status of inexplicable phenomena.
Gladwell became so passionate about this new understanding of a tipping point that he began to see the likeness of the two, social and epidemic tipping points, not just as a handy metaphor but also as a “very literal analogy.” Gladwell believes that we as humans “transmit” and “infect” one another with our ideas and preferences in the same way that we do a strain of the flu.
Gladwell so strongly believes in the rapid spreading of ideas and movements that he thinks that his readers can simply learn the processes of how such a movement gets started from such a small source, and in the same way the reader can then hope in the possibility of starting a positive social infection.
Gladwell gives the reader a few examples of individuals who have successfully infected the public for the common good such as a breast cancer activist.
listen up what locals are listening to by Jennifer
I’m With You
Red Hot Chili Peppers
$15 CD/$13 Digital
Finally, after a long, five-year wait, we have new songs by the Red Hot Chili Peppers! The Los Angeles-based band released I’m With You, the long-anticipated follow up to the 2006 album, Stadium Arcadium If you didn’t have a chance to pick up your copy after its Aug. 31 release, it’s worth a listen.
The first single off the new album, released back in July, seems to target a younger audience. Less edgy than previous tracks, The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie sounds like a more mainstream, radio-friendly track. The Red Hot Chili Peppers demand respect where respect is needed, however. Longtime fans have seen the band evolve over time, so a new direction should not be something completely unexpected. Twenty-eight years strong, and the band still experiments with new sounds and new audiences.
After forming in 1983, Red Hot Chili Peppers started slow with under a million sales off the first album, The Red Hot Chili Peppers Now, as their 10th album drops, the band has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide. I’m With You will surely take that number even higher.
The album is packed full with 14 new tracks, all with Anthony Kiedis’s signature voice. Even newcomers will nod along to catchy new tracks.
For those who prefer the live experience, you may have to wait awhile. The band will tour Europe through the end of the year, concluding in Madrid on Dec. 17. At this time, concert dates in the United States have yet to be released. Visit redhotchilipeppers. com to stay updated with the band as it releases future concert dates.
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Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin
$19.99
After nearly 10 years together, the multi-platinum rock band Breaking Benjamin still has new music in store for you. Breaking Benjamin’s greatest hits album, Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin includes not just chart-toppers, but rare and neverbefore-released songs.
Breaking Benjamin members describe their style as music layered in melodies with rock riffs. The dark atmosphere of many of their songs, like the title track to Dear Agony and the intense track Hopeless, explore deep and painful feelings.
The two-disc release includes 24 songs. The first disc boasts fan favorites, like Polyamorous, the band’s first single to hit radio airways, and So Cold, a No. 1 hit. The second disc is full of new or altered music. Previously unreleased songs include Ordinary Man, Better Days and Lie To Me. Breaking Benjamin caters to those who prefer acoustic tunes with I Will Not Bow, Until the End, Breathe and an acoustic twist on Polyamorous For a full list of songs, visit shallowbay.com.
The first track released from the new album, Blow Me Away, features the band Valora and has already cultivated a strong fan base and a legal battle. According to Associated Press reports, the band may not survive to release another album. Benjamin Burnley, the lead singer, seeks full ownership of the band’s name and at least $25,000 for damages after an unapproved release of Blow Me Away
Breaking Benjamin fans, take advantage of this release; it may be the last chance you’ll hear from the band.
Me & My Monkey: The Beatles Tribute
Let’s be honest: Who doesn’t love the Beatles? Following in the footsteps of one of the world’s most famous bands can’t be easy, but Me & My Monkey The Beatles Tribute pays homage in a style the Beatles would appreciate. The Fort Worth-based cover band imitates the Beatles right down to their “moptop” hairstyle.
If their spot-on looks don’t impress you, their music certainly will. The four men who make up the tribute truly embody the characters they “play” during their concerts. George Jara is George Harrison, Rodney Bollinger is John Lennon, lefty Paul Sacco is Paul McCartney and Mike Daniel is Ringo Starr. It’s terribly challenging to live up to a legend, but Me & My Monkey The Beatles Tribute pulls off the Beatles flawlessly.
Fans of the Dallas-based Beatles cover band Hard Day’s Night will connect with Me & My Monkey The Beatles Tribute just the same. There’s no reason to drive all the way out to Dallas when there’s a perfectly good Fort Worth cover band!
The band’s name, as you may have guessed, was taken from the Beatles song Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey The original Beatles disagreed on the meaning of the line when interviewed; was it an ode to love or a reference to heroin?
If you’re craving some classic tunes, check out the band’s Web site at meandmymonkey.com for show times and locations in Fort Worth this fall. Or, drop by the Uptown Theater in Grand Prairie for Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience on Oct. 22. Expect to hear a healthy mix of classics and lesser-known tracks.
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George Jara, who portrays George Harrison in Me & My Monkey: The Beatles Tribute, talks about the music and the band.
by Sammy Key
Why did you decide to start a cover band? We’ve been together 14 years, but we got together because everyone likes Beatles music. People just asked around, “Do you know anyone who wants to go have some fun and go to someone’s house and play Beatles music?” We had enough material to open in a club one night, and after that, we decided we should keep doing this for a while. Several of us played in other bands, but Me & My Monkey started getting busy and we went full time.
Where’s your favorite place to play in Fort Worth? The Main Street Arts Festival. We’ve been doing that all 14 years. It’s just so fun; you have a family-oriented event with people of all ages. We like to give the younger people the Beatles experience. All of us but the youngest were alive when the Beatles came out, but a lot of the younger people aren’t familiar with all of the music. Fort Worth is our hometown so we really love playing for our people.
Any particular covers stand out to you? We play all the eras of the Beatles music, from the beginning with Abbey Road to the end. I enjoy the Abbey Road material myself, but all of us are different. Strawberry Fields is a good one. We enjoy playing the off-the-wall songs, some of the darker songs that everybody doesn’t know.
You’ve gained fame internationally, too. We were so disappointed recently. We were going to play in September for the USO in Tokyo, but we couldn’t get the logistics worked out in time. We played in Liverpool in 2004 in the Cavern Club where the Beatles played and in the Royal Court Theatre. We had really big crowds and, of course, they were all huge Beatles fans.
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Tailgating Kickoff
Pre-game festivities call for meat, meat and more meat.
by Judie Byrd
To the h arbuck family, keeping it simple and easy is the first tip for a great tailgating party. Another suggestion: Keep the emphasis on MEAT! No salads — too messy, too fussy, and, well, just too green.
a nd when this family feasts before tcu games, everyone gets in on the action.
Dad hal (known to fort Worthians as hal Jay from W ba P’s Morning News show) is particularly fond of his wife a nn’s bbQ brisket. a nn cooks it all day and brings it sliced and ready to pile on plates. but having just one meat doesn’t fly with this group. oldest son Josh, who earned five tcu bowl rings, is master of the ribs and brats. his rib recipe comes from his father-in-law. it takes only two hours on the grill and turns out amazingly tender, juicy ribs. With his special barbecue sauce, also from his wife emery’s family, they are incredibly flavorful.
Josh starts his brats out in a beer bath, then grills them to a light crisp. “the beer juices them up,” says Josh. Well, yes, beer has a way of doing that.
even the jalapeño hors d’oeuvres are stuffed with meat and wrapped in more meat — bacon. this is a protein-packed party.
Son carter and his girlfriend, Sarah marshall, are in charge of drinks, and they do their family proud. t heir original frogjito is delicious, bold and, of course, purple!
Just for good measure, a nn throws in a couple of non-meat sides. her tortilla bites are winners. “make sure to stack them so the rolled sides show,” she advises. She ensures tcu colors make it to the table by serving her tasty Dill Dip in a big purple cabbage. for a nn’s Gooey butter cake, go to fwtexas.com (look for cooking with Judie byrd). a ll in all, this is any tcu fan’s perfect purple, pre-game party.
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Ann’s Tortilla Bites
Yield: about 150 pieces
• 1 cup sour cream
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon grated onion
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 48 small tortillas
1. Mix together sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, lime juice, grated onion and garlic powder.
2. Spread mixture on tortillas. Roll up and slice into bite-size pieces.
Dill Dip
Yield: about 4 cups
• 1 pint sour cream
• 1 pint mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons minced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 3 teaspoons Beau Monde seasoning
• 3 teaspoons dill weed Mix together all ingredients. Serve in carved-out
purple cabbage with carrots, celery, cauliflower, broccoli and any other favorite vegetables.
Josh’s Bacon-Wrapped, Stuffed Jalapeños with Venison
(Chicken, steak, or shrimp can be substituted for venison.)
Yield: one or two jalapeños per serving
1. Cut your meat of choice into two-inch strips a quarter-inch wide. Marinate meat (refrigerated) in Italian dressing for at least one hour. Bring to room temperature before placing in jalapeño.
2. Make one cut, top to bottom, in each jalapeño. Remove seeds and membranes. (Wear rubber gloves to protect your skin.)
3. Fill one side of each jalapeño with cream cheese, and place one piece of marinated meat in the other side. You may also add a thinly sliced carrot or onion to each one. Wrap stuffed jalapeño with one piece of bacon, covering the ends so the cream cheese does not cook out. Secure bacon with one or two toothpicks. Lightly sprinkle one side of each jalapeño with seasoned salt.
4. Prepare grill to medium heat. Cook stuffed jalapeños until bacon is crispy to your liking.
The inside meat will cook with the bacon if the meat is at room temperature prior to placing on the grill. Says Josh, “Be careful — bacon grease will drip very fast and cause high flames. Do not let bacon over-cook [black], but you want your bacon a little crispy! Remind everyone of the toothpicks and enjoy!”
Harbuck Beer’n Brats
Yield: 10 wraps
• 2 packages regular Johnsonville Bratwurst (five brats per package)
• 4 cans beer of your choice (Josh uses Miller Lite) to cover brats
• 10 flour tortillas
1. Place brats in a large pot with beer. Simmer five minutes. (Brats should be light grey when done.)
2. Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Grill brats to desired crispness or taste. (Caution: Fire will flame up and burn brats. Keep a water sprayer handy.) Wrap each brat in a tortilla and serve.
Arizona Ribs
Yield: 2-4 servings per rack of ribs
“Emery's grandfather from Tucson made these for her family when she growing up,” Josh said. “Now her mom cooks them for us, and she makes them just like her father did.”
• 3 racks baby back ribs
• Garlic salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 six-packs beer: one for the ribs and, says Josh, one for the cook
• 1 recipe Emery’s Family BBQ Sauce (recipe follows)
1. Remove membrane from backside of each rack of ribs. (Josh says, “I get it pulled up just a little,
Brats and stuffed jalapeños
Ann's Dill Dip gets the purple treatment in a carved cabbage.
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then use a fork to wrap it between the prongs and around, which makes it very easy to pull from there.”) Let ribs come to room temperature. Sprinkle on both sides with garlic salt and pepper.
2. Prepare grill to high heat. Add ribs and sear three to five minutes on each side or until nicely browned. (This helps keep the moisture in while cooking.)
3. Back heat down to lowest setting and cook ribs about 1 hour and 45 minutes, turning racks every five minutes. Each time ribs are turned, drizzle or spray with beer. Ribs will be done when they are very flexible and the meat is tender. (Josh says, “Cook time for three racks of ribs will probably take you a six-pack of beer for the ribs and a sixpack of beer for yourself.)
4. When ribs are tender, begin basting with Emery’s Family BBQ Sauce. Apply heavily to both sides as you flip them every three minutes for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
5. To serve, slice into individual ribs and offer with additional Emery’s Family BBQ Sauce.
Emery’s Family BBQ Sauce
Yield: about 2 cups
“Double this recipe if you’re cooking more than three racks of ribs,” says Emery.
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 shakes cayenne pepper or to taste
Combine all ingredients and simmer 20 minutes, stirring often.
Hal’s Favorite BBQ Brisket
Yield: 8-10 servings
• 1, 3-pound trimmed brisket
• 2/3 bottle liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon granulated meat tenderizer
• 1 tablespoon celery salt
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 squirts of Worcestershire sauce
1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Place brisket in roasting pan, fat side up. In a small bowl, stir together liquid smoke, meat tenderizer, celery salt, seasoned salt, salt and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over brisket.
2. Cover pan tightly with foil and bake 8-10 hours or until meat is very tender.
Sarah Marshall’s Frogjito
Yield: 1 drink
This drink is easy to make using a traditional mojito muddler — a wooden pestle. If you don’t have one, use the end of a wooden spoon.
• 1 lime, sliced into 4 wedges, divided use
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 8 raspberries
• 6 mint leaves
• 1 jigger of rum
• splash of Blue Curacao
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• 1 1/2 ounces club soda
1. In a drink shaker, muddle* three lime wedges, sugar, raspberries and mint leaves.
2. Add rum, Blue Curacao and ice. Shake, then add club soda before pouring into a serving glass. Garnish rim with remaining lime slice.
*Muddle: To tear, mash and combine ingredients.
Judie Byrd is founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth and host of Judie Byrd’s Kitchen, seen daily on Family Net Cable. For details, check out judiebyrd.com.
Hal's favorite BBQ brisket.
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Grand Designs
Merrick Bean - learn the name
by Sheridan French
ALOCAL JEWELRY DESIGNER AND OWNER OF MERRICK JEWELS has taken Fort Worth by storm with her knockout designs that feature semi-precious stones and are always standouts. Merrick and I sat down for an interview so I could ask her about life, her style and, of course, Beyoncé.
What made you finally take the leap and go into jewelry design? Honestly, it was a combination of convenience and desire. I dabbled in jewelry design before with my high school business, which I called “Circles by Merrick.” When I went off to college, I decided to curb my aspirations and focus on graduating. After meeting Mr. Tall, Blonde and Handsome, now my husband of four years, things changed, and I became a construction wife. We move where the work is. I couldn’t commit to a long-term position because of the risk that we might move again, and I was not ready to become a housewife at the ripe age of 23. It seemed as though a mighty hand was pushing me back toward jewelry. So with only a credit card to purchase materials for my first trunk show, I took the leap.
Where do you find inspiration when creating your pieces?
Being obsessed with stones and beads lured me into this industry, so my materials definitely have the first say in my designs. I love looking at all the different types of gemstones. I literally will go spend hours and hours just going through different
types of beads and will even forget to eat lunch!
What are your favorite materials to work with?
Semi-precious stones, turquoise and coral are always my go-to, vintage pieces, anything with a matte metal finish.
What is your go-to piece for this season, and what outfit would you pair it with? Neutrals and jewel tones for fall. I love neutrals because they stand the test of time. They’ll be around for season after season. And as for jewel tones, they just make you feel rich and luxurious like you’ve died and come back as an Egyptian princess. Emeralds, ruby red and navy are beautiful for winter, giving depth to your outfit. Think black blazer, skinny jeans and bright pumps to play off of your accessories.
If you could have any celebrity in the world wear some of your designs, who would you select and why? I’m waiting for my first celebrity client, so practically anyone at this point. I love Blake Lively and Beyoncé though — both stunning women with a penchant for bold fashions.
Merrick’s jewelry is carried at the following local stores or can be found on her Web site, merrickjewels.com.
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HOUSE OF DREAMS
The 2011 Dream Home benefits sick children through the Ronald McDonald House.
by Paul K. Harral
“We believe the Dream Home completely fits in with the style and charm of the neighborhood. We are pleased that it has turned out to be a home that will undoubtedly transcend time. The transitional style of the home and its unique features, such as the center courtyard, are positive additions to the variety of the eclectic homes the neighborhood offers.” Andrew Curtis, Powers & Curtis
When you open the door to Fort Worth, texas magazine’s dream home For your tour, you are also opening another door to a home for people facing desperate circumstances.
The Dream Home, built by Powers & Curtis, a custom homebuilder and real estate brokerage firm, showcases the talents and abilities of a variety of local building trades and suppliers. That’s what it’s for. But it also is for something else important to the men and women who worked on it. It benefits the Fort Worth Ronald McDonald House, a place of quiet and shelter for the loved ones of children dealing with serious medical issues.
The Dream Home at 1704 Carleton Ave. sits on what was the site of a 1,908-square-foot one-story bungalow built in 1925. The new home is a 4,824-squarefoot multi-story that makes efficient use of the lot and virtually every square foot of interior space. It’s expected to go on the market at less than $1.5 million.
Interior design and decoration is by Stacy Furniture & Interior Design under the direction of General Manager Greg Connally. And if you like the furniture and fittings and want to buy the house as is, that can happen.
In this market climate, high-end spec houses have become as rare as 20-degree weather, but Chris Powers, Andrew Curtis and their builder, Bob Reardon, think they have it figured out: Build a reasonably sized, quality product in a good location at a good price point, and people will buy. Emphasize the quality.
“I’ve built a lot of really fine homes over the years, and this home is on a par with any I’ve built,” says Reardon, who has more than 30 years experience in the trade.
“I think we came in with a plan for a good house before we met up with the Dream Home, and with the Dream Home upgrades and everything that we’ve done to make it the show home, I think it’s turned into a phenomenal house. It’s something that we can take pride
in, and we think will help us down the road,” Powers said.
“It’s a higher standard of quality than you’ll find in most products,” Curtis said. “That is something that we take pride in, and we wouldn’t want to be a part of something where that wasn’t the case. We feel like you have to be built on quality to be in this business — and last in it.”
Reardon said he’s proud of “the whole overall feel of it. We’ve accomplished pretty much exactly what we started out to accomplish, which was put up a home that was compatible with the neighborhood and the quality of the surroundings.”
Curtis said response from both potential buyers and drop-in spectators is very encouraging.
“We really feel as though we have achieved our goal of creating ‘a house that you own, not a house that owns you,’ meaning that this is a house that doesn’t burden its owners with wasted spaces and unending maintenance,” Curtis said. “In our opinion, this is the ‘dream home’ of the future. Instead of focusing on a bunch of ‘wow factors’ that aren’t realistic for the majority of families, we focused on creating a high-quality, livable home.”
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• Dobbins+Crow Architects
• Durango Doors
• DWR Contractors, Inc.
• Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
• Gladiator Fence Company
• Interceramic Tile and Stone Gallery
• IMC - Interceramic Marble Collection
• J & S Air Conditioning
• JMR Electric
• Kitchen Source
• Loveless Modern Gutters Inc.
• Lucasso Stone
• Master’s Flooring Co.
• Omniview Window and Door
• Overhead Door Co. of Fort Worth
• Pierce Hardware
• Phillips Lawn Sprinkler
• Proscapes Lawn and Tree Care Inc.
• Ramon Roofing
• Reed Plumbing
• Sherwin-Williams
• Stacy Furniture & Interior Design
Putting their wares and product before the public is one reason companies participate in projects like the Dream Home, of course, but there is another incentive: giving back to the community that supports their businesses. And charities are thrilled to be involved.
“It brings us a lot of recognition,” says Jennifer Johns, executive director at Ronald McDonald House in Fort Worth. “A lot of people have heard about the Ronald McDonald House. They know it has something to do with kids, but they don’t really know what we do. So this will allow us to educate the public about our organization, about what we do and the families we serve and the children we serve.”
RMH Fort Worth is in the middle of a capital campaign now to expand the current house at 1004 7th Ave. in the city’s medical district. The first house was established in 1981 in an old Victorian mansion on 8th Avenue. But more space was needed, and Cook Children’s Medical Center donated land, and a 20-room facility was built in 1996 after a fundraising campaign. It expanded to 38 rooms in 2004, and the dream now is to add 20 more.
The $8 million campaign kicked off in August 2010 and has raised $5 million to date, including a $500,000 challenge grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Okla., which requires RMH to complete the drive by July 2012.
Johns has been with RMH Fort Worth more than
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years and executive director for three and a half. The house served 901 families last year and thousands over her tenure. But she didn’t hesitate when asked about one child who stood out.
She apologized in advance because she was going to get teary — and she did. “This happens at weird times,” she said.
Kyra Olson is 7 now and originally from Electra, on U.S. Highway 287, 143 miles north and west of Fort Worth’s Ronald McDonald House. She was diagnosed with cancer just before she turned 4 and began treatment at Cook Children’s. She had a tumor in her sinus cavity, and doctors had scheduled surgery one January after Christmas a couple of years ago.
“They thought they were going to have to remove her eye and all her teeth and her jaw,” Johns said. “So they prepared her for worst as much as you can with a then 4- to 5-year-old.”
But they were able to avoid that by going up into the sinus cavity.
“It was really like a miracle,” Johns said. “It was just remarkable. And a blessing.”
But the blessing, at least in part, was that there was a Ronald McDonald House for the Olsons, who have since moved to Granbury because of Kyra’s continuing treatments. The cancer flared up again, and they are still fighting it.
“That place is amazing,” said Alicia Olson, Kyra’s mom. “There are so many times that Kyra was sick, and they wouldn’t allow us to leave and go back home because we lived so far away.”
One benefit of RMH is that parents get to share their stories and concerns with other parents in similar or the same circumstances.
“But when you have a cancer patient, it’s like a close-knit family because we’re all having to live the same thing,” Olson said. “It was like a chain. If something went wrong and you were a first-timer on going through this, you’d call and with us being right there at the Ronald McDonald House, we could check on you. We could just walk right down the hall and see, ‘Are you OK?’ ”
It has been a long, hard road for Kyra.
“Back home, they don’t tend to her form of cancer,” Olson said. “She needed to be at Cook’s because Cook’s is what saved her life.”
And RMH’s location was a heaven-send. Among other things, it meant she got to spend time with her older daughter, Loryn, now 11, rather than leave her behind with relatives for weeks on end.
Kyra Olson, 7, and her parents spent many nights at the Ronald McDonald House as she was treated for cancer at Cook Children’s Medical Center. She lives in Granbury now but her home was in Electra when the treatment began.
For the Dream Home, architect Archie Crow of Dobbins+Crow Architects in Fort Worth drew the plans and says that he’s very satisfied with the finished product. Contractors and the designers have been very complimentary of his space utilization.
“With available land and square footage at a premium these days, efficient and thoughtful design is what I always strive for in all of my projects,” Crow said. “There are too many homes on the market today with wasted space. Given a little more thought, there is always a way to improve on circulation and function of spaces. A house does not necessarily have to be large to feel large. It is all in the way the design is laid out.”
The design process always takes into account nearby homes — “You don’t want your neighbor’s kitchen looking directly into your bath,” Crow says — but in-fill houses take something else.
“I analyze the neighborhood that the house will need to blend into to ensure the architectural character is correct and not just a repeat of other houses in the area,” he said.
“I am very pleased with the results,” Crow said. “Everyone involved had the same goal. The teamwork of the different trades came together flawlessly to achieve a home where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
“Although my plans are very thorough, it takes experience and an eye for detail to accomplish the end result,” Crow said. “Many things go into building a house that the homeowner never sees. It’s these hidden touches that make a house great.”
Some of the touches are not hidden.
Stacy’s design team —Jeffrey McAllister, ASID; Linda Henderson, Registered Interior Designer; and Mark Grigsby, ASID — worked collectively on all the rooms and had input into virtually every design decision.
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“Kyra says that the ladies in the office are her girls,” her mom said. “She has her own description of everything. The kitchen is the Magic Kitchen. The playroom is her Princess Room.”
And the media center was especially important.
“My daughter loves horror movies,” Olson said. “It’s so weird. And her being so little, she finds them funny. She thinks that they are hilarious. And she was like, ‘Oooh. We’re going to go to the movies.’ ”
Kyra’s a brave little girl.
“She’s my hero,” her mom said.
But the people at Ronald McDonald House are her heroes as well.
“Seems like there were issues that came up pretty constantly from construction issues on the house to furnishings,” said Grigsby. “We were very involved in all the interior selections and finishes. We also got very involved on the outside. We helped select the tiles on the roof. We selected the gutters. We chose the paint colors on the exterior. We chose the railing for the steps — the ironwork. We were involved in pretty much every aspect of the house.”
The major furniture pieces in the house came from Vanguard Furniture of Hickory, N.C., and the fabrics from Duralee Fabrics, headquartered in Bay Shore, N.Y. The accessories came from all over.
Reardon, on a walk-through, pointed out some of the pluses of being involved in a Dream Home project.
“Through the magazine, we got a hand-carved limestone mantle that is quite a bit above what we would normally put in,” he said. The kitchen cabinets are “far and above what you’d normally see in a home of this price,” and the kitchen is fitted with top-of-the line appliances.
The first thing you see as you approach a home is the front entrance and the door, and Reardon points out special treatment there as well.
“It’s custom designed by Durango Doors, and it’s a little bit different from their usual product,” he said. “Most of their doors have the Spanish-Mediterranean feel. We were looking for a little more traditional feel, so they helped us design something that was out of the ordinary with the patterning and the glass and the true divided lights set in those panes. It made for a really beautiful door.”
Powers & Curtis and Fort Worth, Texas magazine each brought trusted vendors and contractors to the project “so everybody on the job is either someone we’ve worked with before or someone that’s been involved on the Dream Home projects before, and it’s been a really good collaboration all the way through,” Reardon said.
That’s important.
“They may do high-quality work all the time, but they may not do work exactly like this,” Reardon said. “Again, we’re trying to recreate the feel of an older home that you might find in this neighborhood. We’d like to think that you couldn’t really tell if it’s a brand new home or one that’s been here for 40 or 50 years or more.”
The Stacy Furniture & Interior Design team —Jeffrey McAllister, ASID; Linda Henderson, Registered Interior Designer; and Mark Grigsby, ASID — worked collectively on all the rooms and had input into virtually every design decision.
9 Hallway and Planning Room
8 Kitchen and Breakfast Area
7 Courtyard
6 Family Room
2 Upstairs Family Room
4 Back Bedroom 3 Front Bedroom
Traffic Flow to View the Dream Home
• First stop: Ticket table in the foyer (1)
• Upstairs to view the upstairs family room (2) and bedrooms (3 & 4)
• Down the stairs to the living room (5)
• Through the family room (6)
• View or visit the courtyard off the family room (7)
• Through the kitchen and breakfast area (8)
• Down the hallway with a planning room (9)
• View the home office and utility room (10)
• To the master bedroom suite (11)
• Through the master bathroom (12)
• Back through the kitchen to view the butler’s pantry and the formal dining room (13) 1 Foyer 5 Living Room 13 Dining Room
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1: Foyer 10 feet 8 inches x 18 feet 9 inches
GUESTS TO THE DREAM HOME WALK IN THROUGH A CUSTOM-MADE DOOR compatible with the original construction of houses in the neighborhood and are immediately greeted by a spectacular circular staircase with a custom-made wrought-iron railing. Note how the carpet runner on the stair curves. Pause for a moment to admire the skill of the installer. Also, visitors will want to pay special attention to the finish work reflected in the moldings, also reminiscent of interior finishing in the early 1900s when the homes in the area were first being constructed. Note especially the work on the top of the arched doorway leading into the formal dining room to your left as you enter the home. That also is repeated elsewhere. The half bath tucked under the stair is elegant with its red and gold damask wall covering.
“I have grown up in Fort Worth and have watched it change over the years. Part of that change is the transition of historic neighborhoods. As an architect, I feel that I have the opportunity to make a positive impact in this transition without diminishing the character and charm that we are all drawn to. Progress is inevitable but can be focused in a direction that preserves our past while providing for our future.”
Archie Crow, Dobbins+Crow Architects
2: Upstairs Family Room
16 feet 9 inches x 22 feet 6 inches
THE UPSTAIRS FAMILY ROOM IS SURE TO BE A POPULAR GATHERING PLACE, ESPECIALLY if there are teenagers in the home. The game table is one of two pieces of furniture custom-made for the home by Vanguard Furniture of Hickory, N.C. A second one is in the first floor guest bedroom, which is visualized as a home office in this showing. It is a bright and airy room with a feel similar to the primary family room on the first floor. It reflects the color palette of reds, golds, blues and aqua that is a repeated theme throughout the house. Bookcases flank a rolling table, which easily could be replaced with an entertainment center. The sofas and the game table pick up the nail head trim theme in the furniture visible in other rooms and just cry out for someone to lounge on them. The area rug over hardwood floors is a repeated theme in the Dream Home.
3: Upstairs Front Bedroom
13 feet 2 inches x 16 feet 8 inches
THE FRONT BEDROOM UPSTAIRS HAS BEEN DECORATED for what designer Linda Henderson calls “a teenagey-type girl.” The room follows the color theme of the house but is very bright and cheerful with the strong exterior light flooding it. For the walls, the designers found prints of “little fairy people” — but they didn’t go the next step and put up posters of favorite teenage heartthrobs from the world of entertainment. That could come later, we suppose. For now, the stuffed animals on the bed will have to do. The feminine theme is carried out through the attached bathroom. Note especially the accessories and the elegant mirror treatment over the bathroom sink.
4: Upstairs Back Bedroom 13 feet 2 inches x 16 feet x 6 inches
STACY’S DESIGNERS CHOSE TO DESIGNATE THE UPSTAIRS BACK BEDROOM as a boy’s room — actually, a young man’s room. “This is his room when he comes home from college,” said Mark Grigsby. The room is airy with lots of exterior light and follows the general wall colors of the house, but the accents trend toward brown. The furnishings are more contemporary than other rooms with furniture with straighter lines. Of particular note is the ostrich-look framed mirror, custom made for the Dream Home.
5: Living
Room 15 feet 2 inches x 20 feet 4 inches
THE LIVING ROOM IS A VISUAL DELIGHT FOR TRADITIONALISTS with its openness and soft colors. Gone are the bold prints on some of the other furniture pieces throughout the house although the room remains true to the color palette that guided the selection of all fabrics and furniture. Looking toward the rear of the house, twin built-in bookcases and cabinets frame the entrance to the primary family room with the home’s courtyard in the background for a visually pleasing view. There’s a sofa in subdued tones, elegant side chairs that add a red accent to the room and two major accent pieces — an ottoman directly in front of the sofa and a console against the inner wall. The wall above the sofa serves as a focal point with a large painting. Drapery hardware is concealed by a cornice added at the suggestion of the designers, leaving the room with pure, clean lines. The large windows flood the room with light during the daytime.
“Maybe it’ll plant a seed. Maybe someone will come through the Dream Home and maybe pick up some literature about the Ronald McDonald House and then decide they want to come by and see it. Maybe they get involved. Maybe that brings some new volunteers to the house. Maybe that brings some donors. That would be wonderful.”
Jennifer Johns, executive director, Ronald McDonald House Fort Worth
“We are very excited to be partners with such an established and admirable charity that provides services to the families of the children receiving medical treatment in the area hospitals. It is a neat connection in that we build homes and they provide a temporary home-away-from-home for so many families. It’s an honor for us to be working alongside this organization and we hope this house will help promote the amazing services they provide.”
Andrew Curtis, Powers & Curtis
6: FamilyRoom 17 feet x 24 feet 7 inches
THE DESIGNERS WANTED THE FAMILY ROOM — JUST OFF THE KITCHEN with an opening to the courtyard — to have somewhat of a masculine feel. “Somewhere a male would also be very comfortable,” said Stacy’s Jeffrey McAllister. “Then we found the architectural renderings of ships. There was our theme.” Notice the nautical prints on the room’s north wall. The sisal rugs pick up that idea and are something that might be found on a yacht. The color palette of reds, golds, blues and aqua established at the very start of the project and used throughout the house is most evident in this room. Designer Mark Grigsby notes that the designers found inspiration in Ralph Lauren, hence the mix of many different bold patterns and prints. For the Dream Home, the designers chose to establish two different seating areas. The ceiling is coffered, and the designers took advantage of that with the lighting, breaking the modern common design of ceiling fans and continuing the nautical feel of the room. “We thought the lanterns gave it a really nice feel,” says Grigsby. The cushions on the leather sofa are reversible to solid red, and the footstools in front of the stunning stone mantle are just a fun accessory item. “We thought that they gave the room some punch without overwhelming it,” McAllister said.
7: Courtyard 24 feet x 32 feet
THE COURTYARD GIVES THE HOUSE AN ALMOST ROMAN VILLA FEEL, enclosed by the house itself on three sides and by a fence on the fourth. The plans even refer to the partial roof as a loggia. It’s easy to visualize gatherings on the patio around the built-in Wolf grill especially now that the seemingly endless string of 100 plus degree-days has ended. There is life outdoors in Texas, it turns out. There’s plenty of seating space in the compact courtyard — and a fountain to provide background sound as people gather to celebrate the Texas tradition of grilling.
“The idea of space utilization was a key element of our plan from the start. The idea that sometimes ‘less is more’ really proves itself in this house. This is not a small house by anyone’s standards, but it is a very efficient use of space giving the owners everything they need without being overbuilt. The house has an easy flow to it, favoring the way a family lives its everyday life.”
Andrew Curtis, Powers & Curtis
“I think it adds a little bit of flavor to this street but it’s still consistent with the area and I think it looks great. I think builders now see what we’ve done here and now see being able to complete those two lots [nearby] and really fill in the street. I wouldn’t be surprised in the next year or two to see Carleton really fill out.”
Chris Powers Jr., Powers & Curtis
8: Kitchen 13 feet 2 inches x 19 feet and Breakfast Area 11 feet 3 inches x 13 feet 2 inches
THE KITCHEN BECAME THE LIFE-BLOOD OF THE HOME, influencing every other decision for the rest of the project. The cabinets are Wood-Mode — the Brookhaven I design — from Kitchen Source and since they come pre-finished, the designers had to make an early decision on the color. That drove selection of the granite countertops and the wall paint. “The cabinets inspired our wall color,” said designer Mark Grigsby. “We used two shades,” he said. “The foyer and the game room are a shade darker and then the majority of the rest of the house is all this one color.” Of special note to cooks are storage racks for spices and other condiments in the cabinets next to the stove and similar ones on either side of the sink. The cabinets are “far and above what you’d normally see in a home of this price,” says Bob Reardon of Powers & Curtis. He said that’s also true of the appliances the refrigerator and freezer are Sub-Zero and the stove is by Wolf, as is the microwave in the island. The kitchen has two seating areas — at the island with wrought iron stools that pick up the theme of the entrance hall stair railing — and in a more casual breakfast area. The breakfast nook table has a distressed finish and continues the wrought iron theme from the stools selected for the kitchen island.
HE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BACK OF THE HOUSE IS ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF THE SUPERIOR UTILIZATION OF SPACE. The utility room (6 feet 6 inches x 16 feet 6 inches) is in the far back left-hand corner. A built-in bookcase utilizes wall space with enclosed storage space next to that and a hall tree with more storage in the bench and bins for wet umbrellas is placed in an inset in the hall. Toward the front of the house is what the designers refer to as a planning room with shelves that might be used for cookbooks, space for projects and cubbyholes for all sorts of things.
Hallway
THE FIRST FLOOR GUEST BEDROOM COULD SERVE A VARIETY OF PURPOSES. It could be a nursery. It could be a place for aging parents living with their care-giving children. The Stacy designers decided to cast it as something else. “We felt like there needed to be an office space,” said Mark Grigsby. Most of the furniture is straight from the Vanguard Furniture line out of Hickory, N.C. But there are two custom-made pieces in the Dream Home. One is in the office and the second is on the second floor landing. “This is a desk that Vanguard modified for us,” said Jeffrey McAllister. “It started out as cocktail tables and end tables, and we couldn’t find a desk in their line. So we asked. ‘Can we modify that?’ and we told them the size that we wanted and the width and depth,” said Linda Henderson. “I think that they are adding that to their line.” Note the nail-head trim. Matching freestanding bookcases flank additional seating in the room.
“It starts with the planning. We learn from every house that we do. Storage is important. Good flow throughout the house is important. Large rooms seem to be important to the people who are looking at this sort of home.”
Bob Reardon, Powers & Curtis
11: Master Bedroom 17 feet x 19 feet
WHEN YOU WALK INTO THE MASTER BEDROOM, THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IS A COMPLETE CHANGE IN COLOR. “We wanted this room to be real peaceful and calming, and I think we did that with color,” said Linda Henderson. They also did it with the selection of furniture and bedding and with the drapery treatment. The bay window looks out on the courtyard, and an owner might want to have more privacy than is shown here. “There’s plenty of room inside those windows for some type of privacy to be added,” said designer Jeffrey McAllister. The bed has the nail-head trim seen in other locations in the house. A settee in the bay window catches early morning sunlight and also offers the possibility for those catch-up-on-the-day conversations so vital between husbands and wives.
12: Master Bathroom
THE MASTER BATH SUITE IS SPACIOUS AND RECOGNIZES A FACT OF LIFE: Women generally need more closet space than men (8 feet 4 inches x 17 feet for her; 6 feet 6 inches x 8 feet 11 inches for him). “She’s got a lot of room,” Linda Henderson said. There are separate bathroom vanities for the man and the woman, each near their respective closets. And, as it true throughout the rest of the house, there is little wasted space, and there is plenty of storage. The bath contains both a shower and a tub.
THE FORMAL DINING ROOM FOLLOWS THE COLOR PATTERN but adds in black accents with the buffet and the light fixtures. The designers picked furniture with lines to give the room a more traditional feel. Builders added a cornice above the main window at the request of the Stacy’s team. “We didn’t have to have visible drapery rods,” said Mark Grigsby. “They custom built this cornice for us so the drapery hardware would disappear. It’s a nice architectural touch and adds interest to the room.” It is repeated in the living room. The table is set for six but expands to seat 10, and the contrast between host chairs and guest chairs makes a bold statement. Note the hand-knotted Haji Jalili Rug, which the designers describe as “one of the finer rugs in the house.” The embroidered drapes are hand-made as well, with tassels attached, and reflect the red and gold of the color palette. A red chest of drawers accents the room. A butler’s pantry between the kitchen and dining room has a bar and icemaker as well as food storage.
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ASÍS: Construction of this church began in the late 1700s and reflects changing tastes and styles over the period of its construction. But the bell tower, built in 1799 by famed architect Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras, is in the neoclassical style popular at the time.
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“To connect to the river in most American cities has been a problem. Traditionally the river was seen as an enemy, it was dangerous and dirty, often being used as a dumping ground. To embrace the river is a change in attitude toward something that will become a great amenity for the city.” Bing
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A River Runs Through It
by Courtney Dabney
Fort Worth grew up along the banks of the Trinity River where the U.S. Army planted an outpost on the bluff overlooking the confluence of the river’s Clear and West forks in 1849. And that’s where Tarrant County College District built its new 131,000-square-foot Trinity River East Campus — on the bluff overlooking the city’s North Side.
In 2004, renowned architect Bing Thom of Vancouver, Canada, proposed a cutting-edge design with facilities located on both banks of the Trinity and an amazing bridge connecting downtown Fort Worth with its future Uptown development on the opposite bank.
After acquiring the RadioShack corporate headquarters campus in 2009, which satisfied TCC’s space requirements, the bridge and buildings planned for the north side of the river were scrapped. But the final product is breathtaking, providing the Tarrant County College District with one of the finest and most state-of-the-art medical training facilities in the country. The Fort Worth architecture firm of Gideon Toal worked alongside Bing Thom and Associates from conception to completion of the project.
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“The facility brings together seven very successful accredited programs that prepare students for careers in the health care profession. Students who complete the programs in nursing, surgical technology, respiratory care, physical therapy assistant, long-term care administration, radiology technology, or health information technology and pass the state or national licensure tests are workplace ready.”
Tahita Fulkerson, president of the Trinity River Campus
“In essence we have dissolved the bluff. Belknap Street will now be a gateway to the water, no longer a barrier to accessing the Trinity and its trail system. We hope the community will be inspired to use the space for gatherings, both organized as well as spontaneous.”
Bing Thom, principal, Bing Thom Architects
“The reason it's gray, is so when you are looking back, it will blend in with the trees and the bluff, rather than standing out. If we had chosen another color like beige it would have stood out too much.” Bing Thom, on the discussion about the gray color of the buildings.
“After the years of planning and extended construction, it is very satisfying to me to see the buildings open and being used as the teaching tools they were always intended to become, educating tomorrow's health professionals. Now that it is completed, I hope that we can recognize and appreciate all the benefits this investment will bring to the community for decades to come.” Michael Bennett, principal with Gideon Toal
“Access in-and-around the jobsite was a constant challenge due to the fact that the majority of the campus was built ‘inside’ the bluff near downtown Fort Worth. The variety of angles that create an appealing look challenged the construction team to constantly be mindful of layout, tracking multiple non-parallel grid systems both in the horizontal and vertical planes.” Tony Seaman, senior project manager with Austin Construction
“It is a civic space, not just a community college. The microclimates we designed were inspired by dinners on the patio at Joe T's, where we saw that even when it is hot outside, people could enjoy themselves and be comfortable if there was enough shade. The outside spaces and circulation areas were designed with students in mind. They are in the shade, which allows for communication and added enjoyment of the educational process.”
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One treatment for autistic children is to encourage interaction with others, something often difficult for them. But the work of UTA Professor Dr. Dan Popa and UNTHSC' Professor Dr. Nicoleta Bugnariu indicates that those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may communicate more easily with robots.
Bench to Bedside
Collaboration. Consortium. Commercialization: Words you hear often at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.
by Gail Bennison
The knowledge or technology needed to save your life may already exist in laboratories and research projects but is too far down in the pipeline to help you when you need it now.
“It takes an average of 13 years to introduce a new proven methodology to the practice of medicine,” said University of North Texas Health Science Center President Dr. Scott Ransom.
Under Ransom’s leadership, UNTHSC is encouraging and supporting research from basic lab work through clinical trials to commercial applications. That involves cooperation among universities and medical centers in North Texas and elsewhere and with commercial and other collaborative ventures that will take the research product to market.
Research funding at the center reached an all-time high of nearly $40 million in 2010 — up nearly 300 percent in just 10 years. Federal funding is around 75 to 80 percent, says Vice President for Research Dr. Glenn Dillon. Overall funding has been relatively flat on average
for the past several years, but the federal stimulus bill put money into the National Institutes of Health research budget for 2009 and 2010.
“Private industry is up about 8 percent. That’s an area where we continue to grow. Everybody has heard about the tightening, and one of our strategies is to diversify our funding through partnerships,” Dillon said.
“We’ve been on a tear the past decade,” said Dillon. “We’ve gotten great people who like to think collaboratively, so we can build teams to get those big grants. Once we get people to visit, we can usually seal the deal.”
In this issue of the magazine and next month’s edition, we’ll introduce you to the men and women and the institutions and businesses involved in this far-reaching effort.
To introduce this two-part series, we look at both efforts to develop new and quicker ways to identify cancer and also at research projects that have implications for detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and autism.
Step by Step
When we walk, we use three sensory inputs to let us know where our body is in space — what we see, the sensation from our feet and our inner ears. Aging or neurological loss can create balance problems.
“As long as you’re looking where you’re walking, you’re fine, but as soon as you look up, problems arise,” says Dr. Nicoleta Bugnariu, associate professor of physical therapy at UNTHSC. “The moment you have a second task, like turning your head to speak with someone, you still have to walk and keep your balance, but a lot of people experience falls when they have to do more than just walk.”
Bugnariu is conducting clinical research with Janice Knebl, DO, Endowed Reynolds Chair of Geriatrics and professor of internal medicine, and Rita Patterson, Ph.D., professor of manipulative medi-
cine, to analyze and treat gait and balance problems using virtual reality equipment called the V-Gait Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environments (CAREN) system.
The technology is used by the military to deal with wounded soldiers, but the research has implications for balance and other mobility problems for civilians and offers the possibility of early detection of autism. The CAREN system combines an instrumented self-paced, dual-belt treadmill with real-time motion capture and a threedimensional interactive virtual environment.
The Health Science Center is one of only five locations — the only academic institution — to house this system. The U.S. Department of Defense owns the other four, which are used mostly for therapy on lower extremities.
Bugnariu said this research will help with understanding sensorymotor integration, leading to new and better rehabilitation therapies.
Bugnariu collaborates with Advanced Arm Dynamics and the Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Osteopathic Surgery departments to learn the best training methods for upper-extremity amputees. The team also collaborates with Texas Medical Research Collaborative, which includes Texas Health Resources, Texas Instruments, the University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Texas at Arlington.
Autism Detection
An exciting implication of the research is that it may provide a way to identify autism in children earlier than has previously been possible.
“We present them with virtual environment like a game,” Bugnariu said. “They explore the game, which allows us to monitor and record the performance of motor and postural tasks. A motion analysis system and force plates embedded in the system collect movement data as children sit, stand, walk or reach for objects in the virtual environments.”
In addition, Bugnariu is working with Dr. Dan Popa, associate professor with the electrical engineering department and the Automation & Robotics Research Institute at UTA. Popa created a unique robot that potentially could help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) more easily interact with other people.
Autism spectrum disorders are the most common pediatric diagnoses in the U.S. at one in 110 children with 36,500 new cases detected annually. It is a costly disability — up to $3.2 million over a lifetime for an individual with ASD. Bugnariu believes early and intensive behaviorally based multidisciplinary treatment is effective.
Diagnosis is now made mostly based on how children can socialize or verbalize.
“Reliable and valid diagnosis for an ASD child is currently not possible before 18 to 24 months because early social communicative behaviors look intact before the first birthday in most infants later diagnosed with ASD,” Bugnariu said. “Because the treatments are delayed, the outcomes are worse.”
But there may be another way — by analyzing how their bodies work.
“Prior to actually being able to interact with others or talk, they learn to roll, crawl or walk. The motor development is the first lan-
Dr. Nicoleta Bugnariu is optimistic that the V-Gait Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environments (CAREN) system may provide a way for early detection of autism in children. Pictured right and this page, the equipment assesses gait and motion issues through a range of motions. The military has made extensive use of the system.
guage of any child,” Bugnariu said.
There are differences in control and balance when scientists compare how autistic children walk or run or use other motor skills.
“Looking at that, we thought maybe we could identify what is different in their first year of life and use that as a marker. If we see a specific delay, a pediatrician could use that as an earlier diagnosis, and it could be treated earlier,” she said.
A Robot Friend
Children with autism often have difficulty interacting with other people. But Popa’s research may provide a way past that issue.
The robot looks very much like a small boy about 2 feet tall. The robot’s face is expressive and has cameras for eyes so it can monitor what the child does. It can interact with children from a distance or up close.
Brothers Ignacy Gryczynski and Zygmunt “Karol” Gryczynski believe tomorrow’s medical diagnostic technologies will resemble what’s now seen in science fiction movies. In this photograph, Julian Boredo who works with the brothers is in the foreground with Karol Gryczynski behind him.
Courtesy UNTHSC/Jeremy Enlow/Steel Shutter
And it can initiate behaviors — look at me, follow me, imitate my facial gestures, imitate my head-eye motion, hand extension and grasping, hand waving, verbal dialog, emotion recognition and head, face and hand coordination.
“We had this robot taken to the Dallas treatment center, and children that previously had no interest in toys interacted with the robot,” Bugnariu said. “They had a very good reaction to it. We think that this can serve as a transition from non-human to human interaction.”
Shining Light
Major technological advances have been made in the life sciences over the past two decades, and one of the fastest growing areas is fluorescence-based detection and fluorescence imaging.
In lay terms, fluorescence can be used to light up specific cells or parts of cells — the markers — and allows scientists to track cell growth, abnormalities and the like — critical to finding new treatments and cures for many diseases, including cancer and heart disease.
In September 2005, two brothers from Poland, both with Ph.D.s and an interest in fluorescence spectroscopy, came to UNT Health Science Center. Two years later, with the support of a $2.27 million Emerging Technology Fund grant, UNTHSC established a new Center for Commercialization of Fluorescence Technology (CCFT). Today, the brothers spearhead the CCFT.
Ignacy Gryczynski, a professor of cell biology and genetics, and Zygmunt “Karol” Gryczynski, a professor of molecular biology and immunology, are taking this technology out of the research arena and developing new applications for the world of medicine.
The technology has a vast array of potential life-saving and lifeenhancing applications, from monitoring minute changes in human cells, which can lead to earlier diagnosis of disease to the detection of biohazardous materials.
The mission of CCFT is to merge modern fluorescence with nanotechnology to create research and biomedical diagnostics for the 21st century, Karol Gryczynski said. Nanotechnology explores microscopic particles, whose size is measured in increments of one-billionth of a meter.
“For the last few years, we have been focused on development of new molecular probes and markers for fluorescence-based detection and imaging,” Karol said. “Over the last three years, we have been involved in over 50 collaborative projects that included Texas, the U.S. and international institutions.”
Those partners include CCFT, Texas Christian University, the University of Maryland and the University of Copenhagen. The project was funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
“In the initial stage, we are focusing on breast cancer markers for early cancer detection through a simple blood test,” Karol said.
A project in collaboration with the University of Florida, funded by NIH, is focused on Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (FHC), which he described as “a tragic disease occurring in young athletes.” A project involving Omm Scientific in Dallas and CCFT, funded by a NIH Small Business and Innovative Research grant, will advance sensitive detection of micro-RNA, Karol said.
EARLY DETECTION MEANS SO MUCH TO THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE YOU.
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Texas Breast Specialists encourages you to schedule your mammogram as soon as possible. We know that women with breast cancer have a higher survival rate if their cancer is detected early. And here in Texas, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women.* If you’re potentially dealing with breast cancer, Texas Breast Specialists is here to help. We offer diagnostics and surgical services, oncology treatment and reconstructive services — all within the same family of physicians. So if you haven’t already, schedule your yearly mammogram. And encourage your loved ones to do the same.
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“In the last year working with the cancer center at UNTHSC and the physics department at TCU, we are developing new nanoparticles for cancer recognition and detection, cancer diagnostics, therapy and treatment, along with post-treatment evaluation and imaging,” Karol said. “Combining all these properties in single nanoparticles leads us to new theranostic nanoparticles that have chance to quickly move to clinical applications and revolutionize the future of cancer treatment.”
The Gryczynskis believe the future is to allow physicists, chemists and medical doctors to work together comfortably.
“As you may realize, this is not an easy task,” Karol said. “Typically, all branches of medicine speak a different language. TCU has excellent students in physics and chemistry that can work with biomedical sciences students at the Health Science Center.”
With Karol’s primary affiliation with the physics department at TCU and with his brother at the Health Science Center, Karol believes what they are building cooperatively will result in one of the largest fluorescence-based resources in the world.
“New detection technologies and devices for disease diagnostics and tissue imaging will dominate the medicine of tomorrow,” Ignacy said.
Dr. Meharvan “Sonny” Singh and his team are looking for a biomarker that can help physicians predict how a patient will respond to a particular drug or hormone therapy through use of a simple blood test.
Courtesy UNTHSC/Jeremy Enlow/Steel Shutter
“Diagnostic devices that will emerge from research such as ours are likely to resemble those seen in today’s futuristic movies such as Star Trek,” brother Karol added.
Hormones and Alzheimer’s
Because hormones such as estrogen and progesterone decline after menopause, a woman’s risk for diseases, including osteoporosis, heart disease and Alzheimer’s, increases significantly. Post-menopausal women are two to three times more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s.
Hormone therapy was a common treatment protocol, but in 2002, data from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) concluded that it was not effective and might have adverse effects. Many physicians began recommending that patients not take hormones.
“At the time, I had a couple of colleagues who said, ‘The only way you are going to take my estrogen is if you strip it out of my cold dead hands,’ ” Dr. Meharvan “Sonny” Singh, associate professor of pharmacology and neuroscience at UNTHSC, said with a laugh.
Patients also rebelled
“A week or two went by, and I heard the knocking on the door. The women who were on it said, ‘I’m really not feeling terribly good right now; can you put me on it again?’ So a lot of women considered the therapy in spite of what the media was presenting.” Singh said.
In reality, the data did not warrant such broad generalizations, and the WHI report literally robbed women of options, said Singh. The question became which women should or should not have hormone replacement, and Singh and a group of scientists at the center are searching for a simple solution to provide the answer.
“Since we’ve reanalyzed the data and looked at some new studies, the answer is that hormone therapy and estrogen therapy is a viable option, but for a [specific] population of women,” Singh said. “The women who should not be on hormone therapy are those who are more than 10 years out after menopause or have a family history of estrogen or hormone-induced cancers. An important part of our ongoing research is to better understand the critical window.
The current guideline suggests that up to five years of treatment is safe on a statistical average, Singh said.
Singh’s team is looking for a biomarker — a particular protein — that indicates through a simple test how a person would respond to a particular drug or hormone.
“Wouldn’t it be great for a physician to have in front of them a simple blood test result that tells them that this woman is a good candidate for estrogen therapy or this woman is not a good candidate?” Singh said.
“Whatever treatment we consider, we always want to weigh risks against benefit. So if the biomarker shows higher risk, the physician can suggest you move on to some other alternative,” Singh said.
Coming Next Month: DNA research leading to better criminal investigations and tests that will cut the time of identification for infectious disease.
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event committee save the date Saturday, October 15, 2011 7:30pm-12am | Chesapeake Plaza
Live it up while saving lives. This event truly goes far beyond “the bag” as we raise awareness and funds for the important work being done at the Joan Katz Breast Center. Highlights of the evening will include a silent auction featuring designer handbags and all things fashionably portable for men and women. Live auction includes ultimate experience packages...one for Him and one for Her. Surprises and fashion will abound and the night will end with one lucky winner of a 2011 Lexus RX350 donated by DFW Lexus Dealers.
To become an event sponsor or for advance table purchases contact All Saints Health Foundation, Jill Caughron at 817.922.1205 or jill.caughron@baylorhealth.edu Reserved seating limited.
chairs Rosie and Mike Moncrief community advisor Joan Katz event chairs Nancy Bayouth and Stephanie Lawrence
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Shopping for a Good Cause
Every year, thousands of North Texans flock to the Junior League of Arlington’s annual Holiday Magic event a holiday gift market with unique items from more than 100 exclusive vendors in addition to the highly anticipated Ladies Fashion Show and Luncheon.
by Gail Bennison
This year’s three-day event at the a rlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way, nov. 11-13, is themed “Christmas in paris.”
“holiday m agic is one of the fundraisers that helps us make a difference in the a rlington community through our work with area agencies that serve women and children,” l eague president paulette tutor said. “our holiday magic committees are hard at work finalizing details of what is sure to be another great event. We hope you will join us as we celebrate Christmas in paris while raising money that will benefit the community through our many projects and programs.”
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Usa, Community partners of tarrant County, immunization Collaboration of tarrant County and safehaven of tarrant County.
a s a volunteer training organization, J la offers educational opportunities for members throughout the year, encouraging them to take on leadership positions that provide for personal growth and the development of skills easily transferred to professional and personal lives.
The Junior League of Arlington is an educational and charitable organization promoting voluntarism, leadership development and community involvement.
4002 W. Pioneer Parkway Arlington, Texas 76013 jlarlington.org 817.277.9481
t he l eague anticipates raising approximately $50,000 to support a number of projects and programs. projects this year include the aids outreach Center, a ll star e questrian Foundation, a rlington public library, Back-to-school Fair with the a rlington isd, Boys & girls Clubs of a rlington, Camp Fire
the league has more than 450 members and has given more than $3 million and 1 million volunteer hours to more than 100 non-profit agencies. Funds are raised through two events each year, holiday magic and tee it Up For Charity.
t he league-owned Center for Community service provides meeting space at no cost to local 501 (c)(3) organizations and government entities. the building also serves as the league’s administrative office.
For more information about holiday magic 2011, contact holiday.magic@jlarlington.org or visit jlarlington.org.
Cancer Care
the moncrief Cancer institute and its affiliate Ut southwestern medical Center’s harold C. simmons Cancer Center are collaborating with Fort Worth area hospitals and community cancer care providers in a new program to coordinate services. the Community survivorship Clinic, 1701 river run, will move to moncrief’s new $22 million center at 400 W. magnolia in 2012. most services are free and available to patients with any type of cancer, even those diagnosed years ago.
“this is a sciencebased, communityled initiative that will unify the city’s cancer and service providers under a common framework,” keith argenbright, m.d., medical director at moncrief Cancer institute, said in a news release. the program is funded by an $803,816 grant from the Cancer prevention and research institute of texas that targets Fort Worth’s uninsured and medically disadvantaged population.
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Racecar darling Danica Patrick also races to fight chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Page 104.
Legacy of Women
SafeHaven of Tarrant County recognizes extraordinary women at its annual luncheon.
by Gail Bennison
SafeHaven of TarranT CounT y Holds iTs annual legaC y of Women aWards lunCHeon, recognizing women who excel in five categories. The keynote speaker is Tanya Brown, sister of the late nicole Brown simpson, and nationally known for her work on domestic violence.
The 2011 event is chaired by diane stow of Fort Worth, Texas magazine and will be held at downtown fort Worth’s omni Hotel on oct. 14.
safeHaven is a nonprofit organization that exists to end family violence through safety, support, prevention and social change. safeHaven’s two emergency shelters, one in arlington and one in fort Worth, accommodate a combined 174 women and children, making sHTC one of the largest shelters in Texas.
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to protecting victims and creating opportunities to achieve independence and self-sufficiency, sHTC also educates approximately 31,000 individuals annually. The majority of these are students who learn warning signs of relationship abuse.
a leader in the domestic violence field, sHTC operates a full continuum of specialized programs, utilizes community volunteers and runs a successful resale store, Berry good Buys.
The following exemplary women were nominated by their peers to be recognized for 2011.
Arts
Arlington: Shirley Orr, bookkeeper at Theatre Arlington Fort Worth: Deborah Ferguson, morning anchor at NBC 5 Northeast Tarrant County: Cheri Irwin, portrait artist
Business
Arlington: Connie Gauntt, owner of Gene Allen’s Gift Stores. Fort Worth: Patricia Cole, attorney at Decker Jones
Northeast Tarrant County: Roxann Taylor, broker and owner of Roxann Taylor and Associates Realtors
Education
Arlington: Judy Leflore, director of the Pediatric and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Programs at University of Texas at Arlington Fort Worth: Triesha Light, psychology professor at Tarrant County College’s South Campus
Northeast Tarrant County: Shea Stanfield-McGarrah, PreKindergarten coordinator, HEB ISD
Health & Human Services
Arlington: Jackie Finch, president, Cancer Research Foundation of North Texas
Fort Worth: Dr. Karen Albritton, director of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology at Cook Children’s Medical Center and University of North Texas Health Science Center
SafeHaven of Tarrant County serves victims of domestic violence and their children with emergency shelter, counseling and other services.
8701 Bedford Euless Road, Suite 600 Hurst, TX 76053 safehaventc.org
817.535.6462, administration 1.877.701.SAFE (7233) for help
in 2010, sHTC sheltered more than 2,338 adult and child victims and provided non-residential services through its resource Centers to more than 3,300 other clients seeking emotional, legal and practical support to move from “victim” to “survivor.”
staff and volunteers answered more than 55,000 hotline calls in 2010, which is nearly a quarter of all hotline calls answered in Texas. in addition
Northeast Tarrant County: Jenny Ellis, oncology nurse specialist at Texas Health HEB
Volunteerism
Arlington: Laura Distefano, Boys and Girls Club, National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Cancer Research Foundation of North Texas
Fort Worth: Martine Ginsburg/Ginny Richards, Gill Children’s Services, Meals on Wheels, The Parenting Center
Northeast Tarrant County: Karen Parsinen, Mid-Cities SOS, ARTS League, Northeast Leadership Forum
For sponsorship information or tickets, contact Valerie Salter at 817.535.6462. For general information on SafeHaven, visit safehaventc.org.
Left: Keynote speaker Tanya Brown, sister of the late Nicole Brown Simpson
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NASCAR’s most famous female wants you to stay healthy.
WHEN YOU HEAR THE NAME DANICA PATRICK, CHARITY ISN’T THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND. The racecar darling and face of the scandalous Go Daddy commercials has decided to race for something close to her heart: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
“My grandma had COPD and passed away,” Patrick said. “I was only 19, and I was out traveling and racing. I didn’t get to enjoy those later years of my grandma when I could sit around and hear the old stories about my dad. I want less and less kids to have that story.”
In her first health awareness campaign, Patrick plans to educate the public on the progressive disease that includes chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema, depending on the case. A little known fact: COPD kills more people each year than diabetes and breast cancer combined.
“My real education on COPD started with the campaign,” Patrick said. “It’s amazing how little awareness there is for the disease. It makes you perk up a little bit and think about the signs and symptoms.”
People with COPD have trouble breathing because the disease damages the lungs. Once you lose lung function, there is no way to get it back.
Along with the campaign team for DRIVE-
4COPD, the largest awareness campaign for the disease, Patrick urges Americans ages 35 or older to visit the Web site (drive4copd.com) to take a screening test to assess their risk of the disease.
For anyone struggling with breathing, the five-question test online may clear up concerns by pointing you in the right direction. If you score higher than a five based on your answers, you are urged to contact your health care professional as soon as possible.
November is COPD awareness month. Patrick said she hopes the campaign will bring people to a point where we recognize November as COPD awareness in the same way we use October to emphasize breast cancer awareness.
Spread the news to your friends and family; then celebrate afterward by watching Patrick race at Texas Motor Speedway on Nov. 5.
Jennifer Retter
THIRTY YEARS OF LOVE & HOMEBUILDING
When Tom Struhs first met Elizabeth Falconer, he told his brother that he was going to “marry that girl someday.” Little did he realize that that statement would also mean a lifetime career change to the home-building business. Soon he asked Elizabeth what would she really enjoy doing? She replied, “Building houses, because men generally don’t get them right.” From there, Tom made it his goal to “Get it right – EVERY time.”
From one love story to another, Tom Struhs has had a love affair with housing for the last thirty years, completing hundreds of homes in the process. Including a ten-year story of downtown residential development, his passion for homebuilding has not waned over time. Indeed, he has honed his craft into an art form of delivering a physical structure that embodies the ideas and dreams of the owners.
Starting with humble houses in 1982, the pair built homes that Elizabeth altered from stock plans. The first one they built sold in framing, because the wife said the floorplan “made sense.” From there, clients began to contact them while in the architectural process. By getting Tom or Elizabeth involved early in the process, problems could be avoided, costs could be mitigated and the resulting plan was not only what the client envisioned, but also what they could afford.
They have worked shoulder-to-shoulder for nearly thirty years and each credits the other with their success. Tom learned early on that, since women almost always dominate the home-buying decision, husbands defer to their wives and he proudly states, “I’ve never built a home for the husband, it’s always the wife who is really my client.”
And, as Elizabeth says of Tom, “It is the bright homebuilder who not only gets it, but gets it right.”
Struhs Company has pleased clients for three decades because the personal experiences of this special couple, their pride and expertise are reflected in every project. Whether moving up or scaling down, they have the ideas and solutions to turn the experience of building a new home into a love story. To reach Tom, call 817-980-3834 or visit struhsco.com
Tom and Elizabeth in 1985, in an Arlington development.
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A whimsical approach to motherhood / by Shauna Glenn
Four Agreements for Dummies
Follow these rules to untangle your life
’
IM ON e OF THOS e pe O p L e WHO WORRI e S A LOT
A LOT . A lot. It’s one of the many traits I got from my mom’s side of the family. We’re like professional worriers.
I worry about today, tomorrow and next week. I worry that I’ve made you mad, upset or uncomfortable. I want you to be happy, so I worry that what I want will make you the opposite of happy. I worry that I’m not a good enough (fill in the blank) and because of that, you will be disappointed in me, judge me, or, God forbid, stop loving me. I become a heaping, tangled ball of yarn.
I talk about all of this to my dad, and he always says the same thing to me: Remember The Four Agreements.
So then I have to go to my bookshelf, and, right there in between Chelsea Handler’s book (Are You There, Vodka, It’s Me, Chelsea) and Tina Fey’s book (Bossypants) is my copy of The Four Agreements.
And after perusing the book again, I feel a little less tangled. I care less about how you feel and more about what I want. (That sounds worse than what I mean. I’m also bad at getting my point across. And now I’m worried you’re judging me. Crap.)
Anyway. Sometimes these intellectual types who write these very profound books speak in a language I don’t fully understand. I keep waiting for The Four Agreements for Dummies to come out, but so far it doesn’t exist.
So I’ve decided to simplify The Four Agreements so that you, too, might be able to untangle yourself. And then when you learn how to do it, maybe you can help me?
The Four Agreements are these:
1. Be Impeccable With Your Word: Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the Word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your Word in the direction of truth and love.
face. Twice. Also, use big words more often when speaking. It’ll make you appear smarter, and maybe we’ll be able to take our focus off that gigantic zit you have working on your forehead.
2. Don’t Take Anything Personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.
Translation: What, you think people give a Barnaby Jones about you and your problems? Well, we don’t. I got Junior over here eating crayons, and the dude is nearly 6 years old. My car sucks gas like a bottomless vacuum, and my cat had a stroke. So don’t be thinking I’m stressing about YOUR problems. Heck, half the time I can’t remember your name. And when I tell you I can’t meet you for lunch, it’s not because I don’t like you. It’s because you keep asking me to go to that Chinese buffet, and I told you — I don’t eat anywhere with the name “buffet” in it. Do you know me AT ALL?
3. Don’t Make Assumptions Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.
Translation: Always assume I’m thinking how much better my life is than yours. Seriously, I would never want to be you. What you got going on over at your house is WAY crazier than my crayon-eating 6-year-old.
4. Always Do Your Best. Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.
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.
Translation: Don’t be a jerk and talk bad about people. You’re not that great either, and it seems like you have nothing going on in your own life so you have to get into other people’s business. Be nice or get punched in the
Translation: You see that enormous pile of laundry, carelessly left in the basket on, what is it, day five now? Fold it and put it away. You think little green magic people are going to sneak in here while you’re sleeping and do it? Life ain’t a box of chocolates, Forrest Gump. It’s hard, and it’s tough. I suggest you wear a helmet.
Translation No. 2: Stop being lazy.
Honestly, if you follow these four simple rules, you’re going to rock this place SO hard. OK, now go get started.
illustration by Charles Marsh
An unabashedly humorous look at life / by Heywood
Electric Toilets and Medical Honors
There were a couple of articles that caught my eye in this month’s issue of Fort Worth, Texas magazine.
OF COURSE, THERE’S THE UNvEILING OF THIS YEAR’S DREAM HOME, which always generates a lot of interest. The amenities are pretty impressive. But with the way things are today, sometimes the goal of winding up with that perfect house seems unattainable. And that’s a bummer. In fact, the only thing
that a Dream Home and my place have in common is the word “dream.” One you dream of having. The other you dream of leaving.
Maybe you feel the same way. So I decided to offer a little insight that might help you better cope when you make those inevitable comparisons with your current living situation. If you think about it, a Dream Home is just like yours in one regard. No matter how nice it is or how long you’ve lived there, you’re never exactly sure which switch turns on the disposal.
And really, are specialty rooms all that important? I mean, other than Ozzy Osbourne, who needs a walk-in medicine cabinet?
Of course, I’m all for state-of-the-art technology. Electric toilets fascinate me. I can’t imagine what could possibly go wrong. And although it’s nice to have every room wired for the Internet, I can see a potential downside. A Dream Home can become a bug lamp for friends and relatives. Particularly, older relatives. When staying over, they tend to tinker with things they don’t understand. Like a computer. And when it comes to helping the elderly with their e-mail, the most difficult part is getting your inheritance back from Nigeria.
The other topic of interest this month involves medicine, or more specifically, great medical breakthroughs. I am always drawn to the latest findings in health care.
Now, most new revelations in the medical field deal with studies that involve changing your lifestyle. The things they
Heywood provides commentary on TXA 21 News: First In Prime between 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays. All complaints can be directed to Heywood1111@ gmail.com.
emphasize the most are controlling your weight and managing stress. They offer some good advice, but I tend to rely on my own methods.
For instance, I have found the fastest way to lose a few pounds is to move the scale from the bathroom tile to the bedroom carpet. And when it comes to managing stress, the thing I avoid the most is rush-hour traffic. If I have to go to Dallas, I always hop on the Trinity Railway Express. It not only lowers my blood pressure, it saves a lot of wear and tear on my middle finger.
There is another thing that has always intrigued me about the medical community. When they choose to honor the most distinguished of their profession, they name a disease after them. This must be a bittersweet award for the recipient.
Years ago, I can only imagine the exchange when the naming committee decided to drop by the honoree’s home.
HONOREE: May I help you?
COMMITTEE: Good evening, Doctor. We bring good tidings. Because you discovered it, we have decided to name the new disease after you.
HONOREE: Uh look, you really don’t have to do that.
COMMITTEE: You’re too humble, Doctor. The decision has already been made.
HONOREE: Now, now just hold on a minute. Lemme think. I know! I know! Why don’t you name it after my assistant, Basil? He spent as much time on it as I did. Yeah, name it after Basil.
COMMITTEE: No, no. We insist, Dr. Chlamydia. Fortunately, he was already living in his dream home.
illustration by Charles Marsh
Art of Giving Award
The Art of Giving Award is bestowed to women who have enriched lives and improved livelihoods through their dedication to the community, organizations and/or a specific philanthropic cause. They are women who possess exceptional generosity, civic responsibility and leadership.
Please go to fwtx.com to nominate the candidates of your choice from the following regions: Fort Worth (includes Parker and Johnson Counties), Arlington/ Mansfield and Northeast Tarrant County.
Five women receiving the most votes from each region will be placed on the final ballot. Our readers will have the opportunity to vote for the recipient of the Art of Giving Award from each region. We look forward to honoring these selfless givers who, by example, have encouraged others to support local organizations and causes.
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Jack Fink
CBS 11/TXA 21 news reporter
When I got my fIrst news reportIng gIg 21 years ago, I never would have guessed I'd end up here in north texas. after all, I grew up in the new york City suburbs and studied at syracuse University. I always hoped I'd someday work in my hometown market.
Before graduating, I sent my resume and audition tapes just about everywhere. I could plaster the walls in my house with rejection letters that I received over the years. But all I needed was one station in one community to say yes. so after graduating, my part-time job in syracuse as a radio news anchor and reporter became full-time. I can still remember using a manual typewriter. I laughed about it even back then.
w hen I got my first t V reporting job three months later in Utica, n y., about an hour to the east, I freaked out a little bit when I learned that I needed to wear make-up. Learning to apply it was weird, but one of my co-workers taught me. Buying make-up in the store was even stranger.
I had hoped to eventually get to bigger markets in the state, whether back to syracuse, a lbany or Buffalo, then ultimately new york City. But in this business, as in many others, you go where the jobs and opportunities are.
on a trip to south florida for a family celebration with my girlfriend, I was able to get an interview with a news director at the CBs-affiliated t V station in fort myers. my girlfriend said she'd just stay in the car and wait for me. we thought it would take half an hour. well, it turned into three hours, and the news director hired me on the spot. I never saw it coming, and neither did my girlfriend, who was still waiting in the car three hours later! thankfully, she didn't leave me.
I happily went to w InK-t V, in part because it rhymed with my last name. my girlfriend and I got engaged before moving to florida, and six months later we were married. we both were happy to leave the snow shovels up north, and we haven't missed them.
Lucky for me, my wonderful wife of 18 years understands what it's like working in this business. that's because she is also in the news business. her on-air name is a my Chodroff, and she's the morning news anchor on w Bap-am & fm. we've made every career step together as a couple, and after our two daughters were born, as a family. Before coming to texas eight years ago, we had always lived on one of the coasts. so we didn't know what to expect. many of my co-workers warned me about the intense texas summers. But I wasn't too worried. I had lived in florida for seven years. most summer days were 97 degrees plus the humidity. of course, this past summer was brutal, but I'll take the heat over a snow shovel any day!
plus, after living in a variety of other cities all across the country, a my and I believe this is a great place to raise children. our two daughters enjoy going to the fort worth Zoo. our oldest especially loves the penguins. a nd we now have a running family joke about something we saw on our last visit, when one of the gorillas decided to eat its own well I’ll just politely say “droppings.” that was a first for us – but we have plenty of more pleasant “firsts” to remember in fort worth: the girls’ first visit to the historic stockyards (I still smile when I think of their reactions at seeing the herd come down the street) and my first-ever chicken fried steak (at reata; I loved it, but I couldn’t finish it!), to name just a couple. for the past eight years now, I've been privileged to call KtVt CBs-11 my journalistic home. the people I work with and work for are true professionals and really committed to our community. my experiences in other cities across the country have helped me become a better reporter. It's always challenging to move your family across the country and start over. we've done it five times. we can honestly say people here in north texas are some of the friendliest we have encountered. w hile my wife and I enjoyed every stop on our journalistic journey and met some wonderful people along the way, we are hoping to stay here in north texas, our home, for a very long time.
Reporter Jack Fink is pictured at the Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center at 9th and Jones streets.
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Branded Affair
This annual Careity Foundation event helps critically ill children through palliative care. Branded took place at Will Rogers Round-Up Inn and featured cocktails, auctions, casino tables, a Western fashion show, entertainment by Sonny Burgess and dinner provided by Reata.
(1) Lori Wharton, Cary Winsett (2) Melanie & Dana Wilson (3) Carol Ann Lane, Malynda McGee (4) Carrie & Kip Hyde
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Casa Mañana’s President Wally Jones & Allison Jones at Casa’s Gala. To see more turn to page 120.
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Go Red for Women Co-chairs
Laura Quenette McWhorter and Lynny Sankary along with Neiman Marcus hosted a luncheon celebrating the American Heart Association 2012 Go Red for Women Committee. This kick-off event was held in the couture department at Neiman Marcus.
(1) Aly Layman, Laura McWhorter, Tammy McKinney (2) Michelle & Lynny Sankary, Marjon Zabihi
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Three Phantoms
Guests were treated to a three-course meal prepared by Chef Carl MacPherson at Casa Mañana’s 2011 Gala Three Phantoms in Concert . ™ The performance featured a revue of Broadway show tunes performed by three actors who have all played the legendary role.
Center Stage
Circle Theatre honored Charles and Benita Staadecker, the couple responsible for commissioning its recently staged play, Becky's New Car by Texas playwright Steven Dietz, at a VIP reception at Scat Jazz Lounge. The Staadeckers have attended every production of the play since its 2008 opening at ACT in Seattle.
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“Tom Struhs is a conscientious builder with a gift for creativity which was demonstrated in the building of our home. Dreaming of an indoor basketball court, but not knowing how to fit it in, was a challenge he took on and made work. He was very accommodating. He even modified plans to design a better view than the original by trading locations of certain rooms and patios. His knowledge of architecture and building has made our home a showplace. We especially enjoyed a working friendship with him and his wife which we still enjoy today. We are sure his expertise will be evident in all projects he pursues.” Holly and Bill Tyson
Testaments of Strong Working Relationships to that of Enduring Friendships
“Our house was difficult to build on the side of a steep hill. Several builders turned down the job. Mr. Tom Struhs took the job with enthusiasm. After living in this house for 16 years, would I pick Mr. Struhs again? The answer is a resounding YES!” D r. Wa r r e n W i l s o n
DREAM HOME VENDORS WORTH KNOWING
To create our 2011 Dream Home, we relied on the skill and expertise of the best in their field. From the builders and decorators to the landscapers and those who helped kick off touring, the combination of their efforts resulted in a home of the highest quality. Whether you are looking to update your house or begin building, those featured on the following pages can help make the dreams for your home become a reality.
The information in this section is provided by the advertisers and has not been independently verified by Fort Worth, Texas magazine.
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The Kitchen Source
SPECIALTY: Our team at The Kitchen Source is dedicated to providing the finest products and service for the kitchen and bath including Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry, Brookhaven by Wood-Mode, Sub-Zero/Wolf and Miele appliances, and many other extraordinary materials. By creating and producing the most functional room for each of our clients and their needs, we provide a working space that fits their specific lifestyle. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Legacy of Design awards for kitchens and baths, Wood-Mode’s Platinum Level Award for being one of the top 25 dealers in the nation.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: We are industry partners with ASID (American Society of Interior Designers), NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association), NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry), & HBA (Home Builder’s Association).
GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Reaching our 20th anniversary in 2011. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: The Kitchen Source has built a reputation for professionalism and quality work. Our goal is to give each of our clients an Exceptional Experience throughout their remodeling or building project. FREE
ADVICE: The most important thing is to select a contractor the way you would a doctor. Your home is the body of your family, and the kitchen is the heart of your home. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE: One of the biggest mistakes people make is going with the cheapest bid out there. Just because someone has come in with a lower bid does not mean that they have included all of the same work or materials that the other bids have. Make sure you are comparing apples to apples. CHARITABLE WORK: We participate each year with the Communities in Schools Kitchens Tour, Tarrant
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County’s SafeHaven, Cystic Fibrosis, Fort Worth Can Academy and CityArtCal. PICTURED: Amanda Ziehme; Jennifer Mitchel, AKBD; Janell Kilgore; Elizabeth Tranberg, AKBD; Amber Paulk, CKD; Molly Slaughter, AKBD.
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Ramon Roofing Inc.
HISTORY: Ramon Roofing is based in Fort Worth and was established in 1995. We are a full-service roofing company that specializes in tile, slate and metal roof systems. The services we provide are roof replacements, new roof construction, repairs, maintenance and inspections. The attitude at Ramon Roofing is to service our clients quickly and insure quality work at a fair market price. SPECIALTY: The special expertise of Ramon Roofing is in tile and slate roofing systems. We are trained and certified through the
Tile Roofing Institute and National Slate association. With our years of expertise and continued education in this field, we are able to provide our clients with an unmatched level of knowledge. WHAT SETS YOU APART: It’s the attention to detail in each project that matters most. Communication between the builder and our staff is key to making each job a success. Our team really enjoys the challenges of a Dream Home project. We place pride in our work and produce high quality workmanship into each home. APPROACH: Each job we do
is rewarding. This year, we are partnering with Crown Building Product’s Mextile Roof Tile, the manufacturer of the concrete tile roofing system. This is the first time we have used this product on one of Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s Dream Homes.We install their tile products on many homes in the DFW area. Mextile is always great to work with, and they are currently building a manufacturing facility right here in North Texas, bringing 30 new jobs to the area. It is always rewarding to work with a local manufacturer that is part of the community in which we live and
work. PICTURED: (page 128, left to right) Pablo Ramon, Celeste Duque, Keith Lowery, Marcos Duque, Rigo Mendez. (page 129, left to right) Michael Galloway, Paul Ramon, Hiliary Decker, Marc DiRe.
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Aaron Iron Works, Inc.
CONCENTRATION: Our commitment to excellence in this industry has continued to set the bar far above our competitors, and has blazed new trails for creative technique, beauty and endurance. The result has been the phenomenal growth and success from a familyborn business to a major player in the national field of iron works.
AWARDS: Providing the iron work in the John Askew home that won Kaleidoscope of Homes’ Best in Show and Best Craftsmanship awards. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Builders Association, Texas Associations of Businesses, Blue Book contractors, Better Business Bureau Accredited business since 1998. PHILOSOPHY: “We center our business around our customers’ opinions of us. If the client isn’t happy, then we’ve missed the mark.” This philosophy is intertwined through the company and has given birth to other forgotten
business concepts such as: taking pride in our work; making sure our clients get exactly what they want; keeping promises; and remaining a leader in innovative designs and techniques. BIGGEST MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE WHEN BUILDING A HOME: Many people we talk to wish they had considered iron works in the beginning stages of the building process and made it a priority in the budget.
PICTURED: Owners - Todd Brock and Stephen Stratton. Designer of iron railing in photo - Gladys Marchbanks, AISD (not pictured).
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Ajax Glass – Mirrors – Builders Hardware
CONCENTRATION: Full-service glass company offering: mirrors, shower doors and tub enclosures, broken glass replacement, commercial storefronts, builders hardware, glass furniture and glass artwork. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: We are third generation family owned and operated. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Fort Worth Builders Association, Fort Worth/Tarrant County Better Business Bureau, Benbrook Chamber of Commerce. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: We have longevity and the “know-how” to provide service after the sale. Too many firms are unable to last in both strong and poor economic periods, and we are often asked to provide follow-up needs to finish another firm’s projects.
BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: “We Service What We Sell.” FREE ADVICE: Deal with established professional contractors. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE: Do you homework as much as possible to know what you want. Changing work after it has been installed can become unnecessarily costly. PICTURED: Owners: Buddy Moses and Arthur Moses; not pictured: General Manager, Rebecca Denke.
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Durango Doors
CONCENTRATION: Our focus is to be the “company of choice” for custom wrought iron fabrication. We achieve this by working closely with our clients in the design stage so that the final product reflects their own personal sense of style. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: A professional milestone for us was the purchase of the old Ajax Glass building at 4015 W. Vickery Blvd. We now have 24,000 square feet to fabricate and display our products. Our new showroom displays decorative steel doors, wine gates, stair railings, gas and electric lanterns, bi-fold door systems, Loewen Wood Windows, and Millennium steel doors and windows. PHILOSOPHY: We always strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. INNOVATIONS: We have developed two product lines that we are very proud to sell. The first is MetalArt, which is a
2 1/4-inch thick door panel with mortised hinges, concealed glass panel, true divided light options, and higher U and R values due to the thickness of the panel. The second is the Millennium line of windows and doors. This product competes with other architectural steel windows and doors except we provide turnkey installation including the glass. CHARITABLE WORK: Our charitable contributions include salvaging old doors we replace and taking them to Habitat for Humanity for restoration and reuse. PICTURED: Scott Pereth and Jill Dragonetti.
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DWR Contractors Inc.
CONCENTRATION: DWR Contractors is a turn-key drywall contractor, concentrating on both residential and commercial drywall systems. Providing services for metal framing, suspended ceilings, Insulation, sheetrock, tape bed and texture along with specialty finishes including hand trowels and Venetian and clay plasters.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS:
Better Business Bureau, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: “We have been successfully servicing builders and general contractors in the DFW Metroplex for more than 15 years.”
BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: “We understand the importance of quality and service, as well as seeing the job through until the end with all lines of communication open to our customers.”
SPECIALTY: Along with installing all types of fencing, in both commercial and residential markets, we also specialize in designing and creating custom fences and gates. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Gladiator Fence is accredited with the Better Business Bureau and is associated with the American Fence Association, as well as having continuous five-star reviews on numerous search engines. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: We take pride in delivering top quality materials, excellent craftsmanship and five-star service to each of our clients. FREE ADVICE: There are many grades of wood and other fence materials, as well as a wide spectrum of installation methods. Because of this, I would advise someone to ask specific questions about installation techniques and exact product specifications. That enables you to accurately compare the estimates you receive. PICTURED: Andrew and Cary Beth Harris.
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Interceramic Tile & Stone Gallery
CONCENTRATION: Tile, porcelain, marble, granite, travertine, limestone, decorative accents and setting related materials. Through our sister company, IMC, we also supply slab granite, marble, onyx, travertine and limestone. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Green certifications; fourth year to receive recognition as a Socially Responsible Company; voted one of the Best Managed Companies in Latin America by Forbes. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Providing 4,200 great jobs, producing $500 million in sales, providing great financial stability even in difficult times, establishing a large franchised retail network in both Mexico and China, and having the best family-friendly environment for all employees to work in! MISSION STATEMENT: To provide our customers in North America with the most innovative, high-quality ceramic tile and related products, as well as world-class customer
service by employing a highly qualified team, innovative sales strategies, and an efficient technology-driven distribution network. FREE ADVICE: When buying or building a home, it’s wise to invest in good brands, to carefully review your options of what the best materials are when it comes to quality and design, and to find the most reputable place to buy them for good service and guarantees. It’s worth the investment in the long run! One more tip: replace all the carpet you can with Interceramic tile because of the low maintenance and durability.
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J&S Air, Inc.
SPECIALTY: J&S Air is a full-service air conditioning and heating company. We specialize in the design, installation and service of residential and commercial air conditioning and heating systems.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: J&S Air has served the DFW area since 1991 and has been named one of the Top 10 Trane dealers in North Texas, as well as one of the Top 2 at Home Services in the U.S., an award based on independent surveys and feedback from customers.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Mansfield Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Builders Association, A+ accredited business with the Dallas and Fort Worth Better Business Bureau. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: We have donated funds, equipment and labor to: the 2011 Mansfield Habitat for Humanity House, the ABC Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Toys for Tots, the Community Services “Beat the Heat” program and the
YMCA program that provides systems to needy families. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: We provide our customers with the best indoor comfort possible through innovative design, quality installation and the highest level of service while maintaining integrity and providing our employees opportunities for personal growth and success within our company. SPECIAL THANKS: Trane and Standard Supply for partnering with J&S Air with their generous donations of equipment/ materials needed to make the Dream Home project possible. PICTURED: Grant and Ashley Hall.
CONTACT INFORMATION: jsair.com
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JMR Electrical Services
CONCENTRATION: High-end residential remodel and custom new home construction. AWARDS/HONORS: LEVITON integrated network certifications; 2005, 2008 and 2011 Fort Worth, Texas magazine Dream Home. MEMBERSHIP: HUD. PHILOSOPHY: We are committed to quality and provide service that is above and beyond. FREE ADVICE: Never assume that the cheapest price is the best. Always make sure your electrical contractor is certified, qualified, licensed, insured and is willing to provide you with a warranty period on the work performed. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE: Not planning for the future by structure wiring and not allowing for add-ons and exterior work.
INNOVATIONS: JMR Electrical Services makes every effort to buy all material locally and always recycles unused wire and old wire that were removed from projects. CHARITABLE WORK: With a desire to give back to the community, JMR Electrical supports charitable organizations, Carroll Baptist Church and Covenant Christian Academy. Go Cougars!
CONTACT INFORMATION: jmrelectricalservices.com
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Lucasso Stone
HISTORY: Lucasso Stone was formed in 2001 in the Dallas Design District. Luke Gilcrease is from a Marfa ranching family in far West Texas. He remains in Fort Worth after coming to study International Management and Ranch Management at TCU in 1991. He has degrees in both. SPECIALTY: Limestone, Marble, Travertine flooring and decorative tile and Gemstone. Lucasso Stone owns a manufacturing facility in Mexico and imports from Italy and Israel. Our Mexican factory is focused on replicating old world tiles, reclaimed finishes and custom designs. Our gemstone and Jerusalem Limestones come from Israel. APPROACH: Each house needs to have a wide-ranging appeal but at the same time be unique. Finding unique products is difficult in this market focused on “faux quality” and discount prices. Lucasso Stone is
CONTACT INFORMATION: lucasso.com
able to bring in true custom at an affordable price. INNOVATIONS: Although we are still strong sellers of stone flooring, we are really focused on a decorative line we’re producing in our Dallas warehouse. This year we’re unveiling our new Pietra Cotta line of kiln fired decorative stone tiles made here in Dallas. THE FUTURE: My hope is that homeowners and builders alike will come out of this housing recession with a renewed interest in building better homes rather than larger homes.
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Masters Flooring Company
FOCUS: Customized hardwood flooring and refinishing - including a dustless sand and finish option; natural stone, ceramic and glass tiles; hundreds of carpeting choices including nylons, wools, sisals and custom rugs, granite countertops and customized backsplashes. AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS: Dream Home participant for more than a decade. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS:
Fort Worth BBB, National Wood Flooring Association, Fort Worth Chamber. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT:
Having operated in the DFW market for more than 20 years, we believe our single greatest achievement is having retained so many loyal customers and seeing the continuous referrals to their friends and family. PHILOSOPHY: To continue building our success as
we have in the past by maintaining our established relationships and providing an excellent flooring experience for our future clients and friends. PICTURED: Bruce Gill; Jessie Boyd, owner of the Fort Worth location; (not pictured) Mike Masters, owner of the Keller location.
CONTACT INFORMATION: info@mastersflooring.com
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OmniView Window and Door
HISTORY: OmniView Window and Door was established in December of 2006 by Scott Huffman, Royce Huffman and Rudy Aramburu.We specialize in custom windows and doors both domestic and imported to serve the premier residential market. OmniView Window and Door delivers more than 35 years of experience in working with contractors, architects and homeowners. We provide professional sales, service and delivery throughout the greater Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. SPECIALTY: Our niche is really the technically complicated projects as it relates to custom windows and doors. APPROACH: When approaching a project, we pay special attention to the architect’s design and follow it as closely as possible to ensure the integrity of
design. The 2011 Dream Home project is different because it serves a special charity. We are committed do our very best to ensure that we have contributed as much as possible to this project and the charity that it represents. PICTURED: Rudy Arumburu, Royce Huffman, Leslie Gardner, Joel Tischauser, Scott Huffman.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 9657 Camp Bowie W. Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76116
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Pierce Decorative Hardware & Plumbing
FOCUS: Architects, designers, contractors and homeowners all can be assured of quality personal service and ready product availability from Pierce’s professional staff. AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS: Certified 3-Star Toto Showroom, Authorized Franke Showroom, Authorized Rohl Showroom. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS:
DPHA and Forte Buying Group, as well as our affiliations with ASID, NAWIC, Salesmanship Club. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Pierce brings together the finest selection of quality hardware and plumbing products in the Southwest. Those with an eye for quality and style will find their design solutions. Whether building a new home, remodeling or just updating a room, Pierce is the place for you. Exceeding your expectations is the goal
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of Pierce’s professional staff, where you’ll find several decades of industry experience. PHILOSOPHY: Our goal is to establish a relationship between our clients and our professional showroom consultants. We create a level of comfort and offer ease and satisfaction as clients make their selections for their dream home.
FREE ADVICE: Let Pierce’s professional staff help you find the plumbing and hardware that would be the perfect complement for your design. PICTURED:
(left to right) Patrick McGinnis, Jim Wilcox, Karen Visage, Keith Bell, Karla Richardson, Lenny Russo.
Powers & Curtis
SPECIALTY: Planning and development of high quality custom homes for clients or for sale. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: We were awarded the opportunity to build the Fort Worth, Texas magazine 2011 Dream Home. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: Every P&C home is a custom home. Whether building a new home for a client, developing a home for sale, or restoring a home to its original character and beauty, P&C’s strict quality standards are always followed. Our goal throughout each project is to provide our clients with the finest craftsmanship and best service possible. We strongly believe we are only as good as our last client’s referral. FREE ADVICE: To help guarantee a seamless process, we recommend hiring your builder during the architectural design and development
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stage. This helps make sure the builder shares the same vision as the client. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: Not creating detailed specifications and scope of work, which can lead to unpleasant surprises. CHARITABLE WORK: We are pleased to work alongside Ronald McDonald House and look forward to working with them more in the future. PICTURED: Chris Powers, Andrew Curtis, Bob Reardon.
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Proscapes Lawn and Tree Care, Inc.
FOCUS: Proscapes is a full-service landscaping company with a special emphasis on lawn and tree health. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: We are recognized when our clients receive “yard of the month” in their neighborhoods and the subsequent referrals to their friends. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA), Texas Turfgrass Association. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Saving lawns and trees and helping clients achieve the results they desire for the beautification of their landscape. Satisfied clients are our greatest achievement. PHILOSOPHY: We treat our clients the same way we like to be treated, giving them detailed information so that they are able to make well-informed decisions. FREE ADVICE: Always seek professional assistance in the enhancement of your landscape. This is a long-term investment
that will increase property values and should not be taken lightly. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: Not budgeting enough for landscape, irrigation and lighting.
PICTURED: Jim Noel, Lawncare Manager; Terri Loddick, Owner; Kathleen Reinhart, Landscape and Garden Designer; Carol Coulson, Office Manager; Creed Burchfield, Landscape Manager.
FOCUS: New and upscale residential and commercial plumbing. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Being a profitable second generation, customer service-oriented company for more than 36 years. In today’s economy, that is a huge accomplishment. Without a lot of hard work by our father, Bob Reed, my brother Bart and I wouldn’t be here today. His dedication to doing things right and building a strong company with a great reputation continues to pay off on a daily basis. We are truly thankful for that. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: Don’t take on more than you can handle. Know the limits of the scope of your work. Don’t take on a job just to make money. Take on a job you can do and do well. FREE ADVICE: Hire a contractor or builder who is reputable and financially sound. Don’t
hire one just because he or she might be expensive—that does not guarantee quality. Explore their product, visit their job sites and ask questions. BIGGEST MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: Hiring someone who doesn’t have enough experience to do the job properly. They get in over their head and leave the customer out in the cold. CHARITABLE WORK: The American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity and Special Olympics.
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rreed@reedplumbinginc.com
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A Frog Valet, LLC
SPECIALTY: We provide valet and parking services all over Texas. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: We received a key to the city of Fort Worth from Mayor Mike and Rosie Moncrief in 2011; 40 Under 40.
AFFILIATIONS: Rent A Frog Valet has a sister company named Golden Triangle Valet, which has serviced the Southlake, Colleyville, Westlake area since 2002. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL
ACHIEVEMENT: We managed to have 60 valet workers a night for seven straight nights in Sundance Square for Super Bowl week without incident in the ice storm. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: “Same People, Different Curb.” FREE ADVICE: Call us if you need valet parking anywhere in Texas. We have worked everywhere from
Laredo to Amarillo to Shreveport. Make sure the company you hire has not only garage keepers’ insurance but also carries workers’ compensation. CHARITABLE WORK: I have previously served on the boards of the Lena Pope Home, Boys & Girls Club of Fort Worth and James L. West. I was also a founding member of The Panther Club. PICTURED: Warren H. Prescott and son Hunter Prescott.
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Sherwin-Williams
FOCUS: Sherwin-Williams is the nation’s largest specialty retailer of paint, stains, coatings, wall covering and sundry items. AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS: Sherwin-Williams recently received an Environmental Protection Agency award for paint made in part from recycled PET bottles and soybean oil. First unveiled in 2010, the three new Water-Based Acrylic Alkyd Technology (WBAAT) paints received top marks under the Designing Greener Chemicals category of the 2011 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award. By replacing oil, which is currently the standard base for the firm’s alkyd paints, with the PET/ Soybean alternative, Sherwin-Williams has reduced the emissions of harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) by 60 percent. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: The company is dedicated to supporting the consumer with exceptional products; resources to make confident color selections; and expert, personalized service that’s focused on
the do-it-yourselfer’s unique project needs. FREE ADVICE: Visit your local Sherwin-Williams store before your next project. Our in-store experts will give you the information you need to get the job done right.
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Medical Facilities Directory
Tarrant County area hospitals, rehab and cancer centers
Hospitals
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
800 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington, Texas 76012
817.548.6100
texashealth.org/arlington
369 beds, 600 doctors
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is an acute-care, full-service medical center serving Arlington and the surrounding communities since 1958. Hospital services include women’s services, orthopedics, an advanced imaging center, cancer care, emergency, and neurology and neurosurgery. Texas Health Arlington Memorial is an affiliate of the faith-based, nonprofit Texas Health Resources system.
Texas Health Heart and Vascular Hospital of Arlington 811 Wright St. Arlington, Texas 76012
817.960.3500
texashealthheartandvascular.org
48 beds, 204 doctors
Texas Health Heart and Vascular Hospital is a joint venture, physician investor-owned company by Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital and cardiologists on the medical staff. It focuses on treating cardiothoracic and vascular diseases and has 48 beds, four operating rooms, two cath labs, one electrophysiology (EP) lab and one procedure room. Services include interventional cardiology, vascular surgery, electrophysiology and mitral valve repair surgery.
Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth
1400 Eighth Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.926.2544
baylorhealth.com/AllSaints
525 beds, 1,092 doctors
Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth is a full-service hospital dedicated to providing for the health care needs of the community.
Baylor Fort Worth is among Tarrant County’s oldest not-for-profit hospitals and celebrated 100 years of service in 2006. It offers a broad range of services including programs of excellence in cardiology, transplantation, neurosciences, oncology and women’s services. Baylor Fort Worth is accredited by the Joint Commission of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). It
has recently been recognized by: Thomson Reuters as a Top 100 Hospital; Texas Award for Performance Excellence Honoree; U.S. News & World Report for quality care in Ear, Nose and Throat, Nephrology, and Orthopedics; and was named a Top 100 Hospital for Patient Satisfaction and winner of the Women’s Choice Award by WomenCertified.
Baylor Medical Center at Southwest Fort Worth
7100 Oakmont Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817.346.5700
baylorhealth.com/southwest
71 beds, 1,092 doctors
Baylor Medical Center at Southwest Fort Worth has provided quality health care to Southwest Tarrant County and surrounding areas for more than 20 years. Baylor Southwest offers a broad range of general acute care, gynecological and emergency services. The campus encompasses medical office buildings that house family practice, internal medicine, orthopedic, podiatry and general surgery physicians. Specialty physicians practicing on this campus include gastroenterologists, endocrinologists and bariatric surgeons.
Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine
1650 W. College St. Grapevine, Texas 76051
817.481.1588
baylorhealth.com
256 beds, 800 physicians
Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine is an acute-care, full-service regional hospital that offers cardiovascular services, including open-heart surgery; brain and spine surgeries; cardiac catheterization lab, angioplasty and stent replacements; a diagnostic imaging center for comprehensive CT scanning; a bone density scanning unit; digital mammography and MRI; two outpatient diagnostic imaging centers; an ICU with cardiac intensive care; 24hour emergency care including minor emergencies; a center for digestive diseases; physical and occupational therapy services; a women’s center including labor/delivery rooms; antepartum, postpartum and gynecology; surgical recovery area; breastfeeding room with lactation consultants available; and level III neonatal ICU, nursery and neonatal surgery.
Cook Children’s Medical Center
801 Seventh Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
682.885.4000
cookchildrens.org
213 beds, expanding to around 400 in 2012, 544 medical staff
Cook Children’s Health Care System is a notfor-profit, nationally recognized pediatric health care organization comprised of seven entities — a Medical Center, Physician Network, Home Health company, Northeast Hospital, Pediatric Surgery Center, Health Plan and Health Foundation. Based in Fort Worth, the integrated system has more than 60 primary and specialty care offices throughout North Texas. Its service region includes Denton, Hood, Johnson, Parker, Tarrant and Wise counties, with an additional referral area encompassing nearly half the state. Cook Children’s traces its roots back to 1918, but throughout its continual change and robust growth, it still embraces an inspiring promise to improve the health of every child in its region through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury. To live up to this promise, Cook Children’s combines the art of caring with the use of leading technology and extraordinary collaboration to provide exceptional care for every child, every day.
First Choice Emergency Room
2710 Western Center Blvd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76131
817.644.3300
fcer.com
First Choice Emergency Room offers residents in the Alliance Corridor a new concept in emergency care: free standing, fully equipped emergency clinics that take the emergency room out of the hospital and place it in the community. All physicians are board certified in emergency medicine, and all FCER nurses are emergency trained.
Harris Methodist Fort Worth
1301 Pennsylvania Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.250.2000
texashealth.org/hmfw
710 beds, 1,106 doctors
Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital opened in 1930. It is a Magnet-designated hospital, and Tarrant County’s largest hospital and regional referral center. A member of Texas Health Resources, HMFW provides the following services: cardiovascular; high-risk and routine obstetrics/gynecology; neurosciences; orthopedics/sports medicine; rehabilitation;
adult critical care and neonatal intensive care; trauma and emergency medicine; cancer care; medical/surgical; kidney transplants; occupational health; and more. It is home to more than 4,000 employees, 200 volunteers and the 100-bed Harris Methodist Heart Center.
Harris Methodist H-E-B Hospital
1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022
817.848.4000
texashealth.org/hmheb
300 beds, 550 doctors
This acute-care facility serving Northeast Tarrant County since 1973 offers a cardiac care unit; a cardiac catherization laboratory; cardiac rehab; cardiovascular surgery; labor/delivery; level III neonatal ICU; outpatient surgery; an oncology unit; neurosurgery; gastroenterology; an international travel health clinic; radiology; breastfeeding support center; diabetes education; a sleep disorders lab; a physical medicine and rehabilitation center; a senior healthcare center; and pulmonary disease treatment.
Harris Methodist Northwest
108 Denver Trail Azle, Texas 76020
1.877.847.9355
texashealth.org
36 beds, 108 doctors
Harris Methodist Northwest is a communitybased hospital opened in 1954 that offers 24hour emergency services; an intensive care unit; cardiovascular services; diagnostic imaging; surgery/outpatient procedures; rehabilitation; a pain management program; laboratory; endoscopy services; and community services.
Harris Methodist Southwest 6100 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817.433.5000
texashealth.org
229 beds, 630 physicians
Harris Methodist Southwest opened in 1987 and offers these services: 24-hour emergency service; advanced diagnostic and imaging services (including interventional radiology and diagnostic coronary angiograms); surgical services; a sports/rehabilitation program; digital mammography; a sleep lab; neonatal ICU; surgical robot; and traditional and progressive options in maternity care.
Harris Methodist Walls Regional Hospital is a full-service acute care hospital offering orthopedic and joint replacement services, birthing suites with chimes that herald the birth of each new baby, community education classes, outpatient surgery, rehabilitation services pulmonology and respiratory therapy.
Huguley Memorial Medical Center
11801 South Freeway
Fort Worth, Texas 76028
817.293.9110
huguley.org
213 beds, 350 physicians
A member of the Adventist Health System, Huguley Hospital in Burleson includes two intensive care units, a progressive care unit, an open-heart surgery center, an orthopedic center, a behavioral health center and a topranked wound care center. The Huguley campus features an outpatient imaging center, fitness center, hospice, a nursing home, an outpatient surgery center and the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
JPS Health Network
1500 S. Main St. Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.702.3431
jpshealthnet.org
537 beds, 433 physicians
Now designated as a Level I trauma center by the Texas Department of Health. JPS has intensive care units for infants and adults; a 24hour emergency department staffed by physicians board certified in emergency medicine; inpatient medical and surgical and surgical services for all ages; a birthing center with private labor/delivery rooms; psychiatric inpatient treatment for adults and adolescents; Healing Wings HIV/AIDS center for outpatient and inpatient care; JPS Health Centers located throughout Tarrant County; freestanding JPS Health Centers for Women; seven school-based health centers; an orthopedic and sports medicine center; and a diagnostic and surgery hospital.
Medical Center of Arlington
3301 Matlock Road Arlington, Texas 76015
817.465.3241
medicalcenterarlington.com
326 beds, 600 doctors
Serving South Arlington since 1976, MCA is the area’s only acute-care and full-service hospital that offers diagnostics; emergency care; therapy; surgery; women’s services; neonatal ICU; neurology; cardiology; rehabilitation services; an outpatient wound care clinic; occupational medicine; open-heart surgery; and a sports medicine center.
North Hills Hospital
4401 Booth Calloway Road
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
817.255.1000
northhillshospital.com
176 beds, 440 doctors
North Hills Hospital is an acute-care hospital that offers a pediatric center; emergency services; 24-hour chest pain emergency care; a rehabilitation unit; ICU; PCU; a cardiac program; women’s services; labor/delivery suites; a digital mammography and sonogram suite; obstetrics; nursery; an outpatient imaging center; physical therapy; dialysis; lithotripsy; advanced diagnostics/radiology; diabetes educa-
tion; and a senior friends chapter.
Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth
900 Eighth Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.336.2100
plazamedicalcenter.com
320 beds, 469 doctors
Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, located at the crossroads of the city’s medical district, specializes in tertiary care, teaching and research. Plaza’s programs in heart-attack treatment and total joint replacement have been certified by the Joint Commission and were the first such programs in the Southwest to receive such a certification. A 2007 recipient of the Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Award of Excellence, Plaza has been recognized twice nationally as a “Top 100 Heart Hospital,” and is one of only five hospitals among the nearly 200 owned and operated by HCA to be designated a cardiovascular-care “center of excellence.”
Regency Hospital of Fort Worth
6801 Oakmont Blvd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817.840.2500
regencyhospital.com
41 beds, 120 physicians
Regency Hospital of Fort Worth provides services to medically complex patients who have suffered recent catastrophic illnesses or injuries and require an extended stay in an acutecare environment.
Southwest Surgical Hospital
1612 Hurst Town Center Drive
Hurst, Texas 76054
817.345.4100
southwestsurgicalhospital.com
23 beds
Southwest Surgical Hospital is a medical campus that offers the latest trends in surgical specialties and a 24-hour emergency room in a setting that feels more like a five-star hotel than a hospital.
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth
750 13th Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.334.5050
mcsh-hospital.com
34 beds, 80 doctors
An affiliate of United Surgical Partners International, an international company partnered with local physicians with specialty areas of orthopedics, pain medicine, urology, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, podiatry, oral surgery and ear, nose and throat surgery.
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
2700 E. Broad St.
Mansfield, Texas 76063
682.622.2000
methodisthealthsystem.org/Mansfield
168 beds, 190 doctors
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, a fullservice, acute-care hospital with a physician office building, opened in December 2006 and
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is ranked in the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide. The hospital is designed to allow for expansion as the health care needs of the community grow. It is part of the nonprofit Methodist Health System.
LifeCare Hospital of Fort Worth
6201 Overton Ridge Blvd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817.370.6078
lifecare-hospitals.com
72 beds, 160 doctors
At LifeCare Hospital, the team is directed by the physician and includes nursing; case management; pharmacy; nutritional services; physical therapy; speech therapy; occupational therapy; respiratory therapy; hyperbaric therapy and wound care; recreational therapy; social services; and psychological services.
Kindred Hospital is a long-term, acute-care facility that specializes in ventilator dependency, chronic cardiac conditions and neuromuscular or neurovascular, complex orthopedic conditions, wound care complications, multisystem organ failure, dysphasia management, postoperative complications/trauma care, multiple intravenous therapies, chemotherapy, preoperative and postoperative organ transplant care, chronic nutritional management and total parental nutrition (LTPN).
USMD Hospital at Arlington
801 W. I-20 at Matlock Road Arlington, Texas 76107
817.472.3400
usmdarlington.com
16 inpatient suites, 34-bed day surgery, 309 doctors
USMD Hospital at Arlington is physicianowned, which means that executive decisions are made by people who practice medicine, not business. It has a comfortable, non-hospital atmosphere and compassionate professionals equipped with the latest technology that allows them to perform leading-edge spinal procedures, lap-band surgery for obesity, robotassisted prostate and gynecology procedures that are less invasive for a quicker recovery, advanced orthopedic services and digital mammography with the MammoPad® for more accurate and comfortable breast diagnostics.
USMD Hospital at Fort Worth 5900 Dirks Road Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817.433.9100
usmdfortworth.com
8 inpatient beds, 6 operating rooms, more than 100 doctors
USMD at Fort Worth is part of a growing network of physician-owned hospitals and serves both pediatric and adult patients with separate
entrances separate preoperative and separate recovery areas for each group. The hospital has operating rooms, preoperative beds, PACU beds, private patient suites, diagnostic imaging, and an emergency department.
Diagnostics
Touchstone Imaging of Fort Worth 6001 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76132 817.294.1131
touchstoneimaging.com
Touchstone Medical Imaging, LLC, is a leading provider of diagnostic imaging services in the United States. Its mission is to offer patients and physicians the highest quality outpatient imaging services, and to support them with a deeply instilled work ethic of personal service and integrity. Touchstone offers the best in outpatient radiology by bringing together state of the art equipment, the most qualified radiologists in the community, and superior customer service for referring physicians and patients alike. Diagnostics include High field 1.5T MRI, Open MRI, CT, Ultrasound, digital mammography, and walk in x-ray. Touchstone offers same day appointments, lower prices versus area hospitals, accepts all major insurance and provides quality affordable care.
Additional Locations:
Touchstone Imaging of Arlington 601 W. Arbrook Blvd. Arlington, Texas 76104
817.472.0801
Touchstone Imaging of Fossil Creek 5455 Basswood Blvd., Ste. 550 Fort Worth, Texas 76137
817.428.5002
Touchstone Imaging of Hurst 1717 Precinct Line Road, Ste. 103 Hurst, Texas 76054
817.498.6575
Cancer Centers
Arlington Cancer Center
906 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington, Texas 76012
817.261.4906
acc-tx.com
Arlington Cancer Center is a comprehensive outpatient treatment facility providing leading-edge diagnosis, treatment, research, education and support services to adult cancer patients from around the world.
Additional locations: Trophy Club
East Highway 114, Ste. 200 Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, Oncology Care Unit
800 W. Randol Mill Road
Arlington, Texas 76012
817.548.6100
texashealth.org/Arlington
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Oncology Care Unit provides surgical care, chemotherapy, high-dose chemotherapy, biotherapy, pain management, blood transfusions, neutropenic support and radiation therapy.
Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth–Oncology Services
1400 Eighth Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.926.2544
baylorhealth.com/AllSaintsCancer
Baylor All Saints Fort Worth is nationally accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) established by the American College of Surgeons as a “Community Hospital Comprehensive Care Program.” Baylor provides patients with a breast health nurse navigator through the Joan Katz Breast Center. The Center offers coordinated services to better serve men and women newly diagnosed, in the midst of treatments or living as a breast cancer survivor. The navigator is a registered nurse, trained in breast cancer care who guides and supports patients through the challenges of breast cancer. Baylor offers 26 private inpatient rooms with the latest amenities such as a large and well-appointed family room and a 13-station outpatient infusion area for the comfort and convenience of patients and caregivers. Baylor’s oncology program consists of site specific cancer clinics and a general tumor board, lymphedema services, clinical research, inpatient hospice care, stroboscopy and speech therapy, palliative care, chronic pain management and stereotactic radiosurgery for treatment of brain tumors. Baylor Fort Worth recently added a gynecologic oncology nurse navigator to assist patients diagnosed with gynecologic cancer.
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
800 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.759.7000
thecentertx.com
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders provides services that include oncology, radiation oncology and hematology. Services include medical oncology, radiation oncology and cyberknife. The centers’ physicians and professional staff share a commitment to compassionate cancer care with respect for the concerns of patients and their families.
Additional locations:
The Center at Huguley Memorial Medical Center 11805 S. I-35 W., Ste. 201 Burleson, Texas 76028
817.551.5312
The Center at Cleburne 141 S. Westmeadow Cleburne, Texas 76033
817.641.1700
The Center at Fort Worth-Southwest 6100 Harris Parkway, Ste. 260
John Ryan Building Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817.333.3282
The Center at Granbury
1205 Medical Plaza Court Granbury, Texas 76048
817.573.7338
The Center at Weatherford 920 Santa Fe Weatherford, Texas 76086
817.596.0637
The Center at USMD Hospital-Arlington
801 W. Interstate 20, Ste. 132 Arlington, Texas 76017
817.333.3300
Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth: Klabzuba Cancer Center
1300 W. Terrell St. Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.820.4848
texashealth.org
Klabzuba Cancer Center is recognized by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons as an approved comprehensive community cancer program, ranking it among the best treatment facilities in the country. It provides hope and peace to patients, families and the community with treatments including: chemotherapy, brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, radiology, mammograms, screenings for prostate, colon, cervical, osteoporosis and genetic risk evaluation.
Harris Methodist H-E-B Hospital, Oncology Care Unit
1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022
817.685.4000
texashealth.org/heb
Harris Methodist H-E-B Hospital Oncology Care Unit is the only hospital in Northeast Tarrant County with a three-year accreditation with commendation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. The OCU offers inpatient and outpatient services to patients who require all aspects of cancer care including surgical care, chemotherapy, high-dose chemotherapy, biotherapy, radiation therapy, blood transfusions, neutropenic support and pain management.
JPS Center for Cancer Care
601 W. Terrell St. Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.852.8300
jpshealthnet.org
JPS Center for Cancer Care provides medical oncology/hematology, including chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, clinical research, pain palliation, hospice care and radiation therapy.
Moncrief Cancer Institute
1701 River Run, Ste. 500 Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817.838.4868
moncrief.com or utsouthwestern.edu
Moncrief Cancer Resources is a nonprofit,
community-based organization that provides support services to cancer patients and their families in Tarrant County and surrounding areas. The staff conducts personal assessments of anyone with a cancer diagnosis to help identify problems and construct a plan to increase the quality of life during cancer treatment. Moncrief offers a full spectrum of cancer support services, including social services, nutritional services and cancer information and education.
Texas Oncology Fort Worth 1001 12th Ave., Ste. 200 Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.850.2000
texasoncologyfortworth.com
Texas Oncology’s comprehensive cancer centers provide diagnostics, medical oncology, radiation oncology, labs and pharmacies in convenient, community-based facilities. Texas Oncology uses the latest technology and participates with the largest network of clinical research trials nationally to provide high quality care in communities throughout the state. Texas Oncology is a member of the U.S. Oncology network, one of the nation’s leading health services networks focused exclusively on cancer treatment and research.
Additional Locations:
Texas Oncology-Arlington North 801 Road to Six Flags W., Ste. 105 Arlington, Texas 76012
817.274.6532
Texas Oncology-Arlington South 515 West Mayfield Road, Ste. 101 Arlington, Texas 76014
4351 Booth Calloway Road, Ste. 208 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
817.284.4994
Rehabilitation Centers
Baylor All Saints Medical CenterPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1400 8th Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.927.6190
baylorhealth.com/AllSaintsFitness
Baylor Health Care System offers rehabilitation services throughout the Metroplex with the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation acting as its flagship hospital. Under this umbrella, Baylor Fort Worth’s rehabilitation program offers skilled and professional treatment in advanced facilities. With outpatient facilities that include orthopedic and neurological rehab, aquatic therapy, pelvic floor dysfunction therapy, a sports medicine program, and occupational and speech therapy, Baylor Fort Worth is fully prepared to help a wide variety of patients.
Baylor Medical Center at Southwest Fort Worth-Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
7100 Oakmont Blvd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817.346.5742
baylorhealth.com/southwestfitness
Offering both inpatient and outpatient facilities, Baylor Medical Center at Southwest Fort Worth is fully prepared to help patients return to normal in a speedy manner. Therapists offer physical and occupational therapy to help with orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation as well as vestibular and balance rehabilitation and speech and language pathology.
Cityview Care Center
5801 Bryant Irvin Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817.346.3030
cityviewcare.com
Cityview Care Center offers a new concept in care. It strives to provide 24-hour skilled nursing care with the amenities you expect at an elegant hotel. Located within blocks of two major hospitals, Cityview provides an advanced facility with innovative programs. The Express Recovery Unit with 36 beds offers rehabilita-
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tion geared toward average stays of two weeks or less.
Emerald Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
5600 Davis Blvd.
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
817.503.4700
emeraldhillsrehabhcc.com
Emerald Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center with its partner Rehab Pro, offers physical, occupational and speech rehabilitation in a patient-centric approach.
Fort Worth Center of Rehabilitation
850 12th Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.882.8289
fortworthcenterofrehabilitation.com
Fort Worth Center of Rehabilitation offers state-of-the-art facilities for a wide array of comprehensive rehabilitation and long-term care services. A 4,000-square-foot gym is the base of operations for the rehab services provided such as multiple trauma, pulmonary, oncology, respiratory, orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. The building design is LEED gold certified.
Southwest Nursing & Rehab Center
5300 Altamesa Blvd.
Fort Worth, Texas
817.346.1800
southwestnursingandrehab.com
Fort Worth Nursing & Rehab Center specializes in individualized treatment programs. Its team of occupational therapists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists and speech language pathologists is prepared to help patients return to a normal and viable lifestyle. Services offered include wound care, restorative nursing programs, IV therapy, general debility and short/ long-term rehabilitation.
Additional Location: West Side Campus of Care 1950 Las Vegas Trail S. Fort Worth, Texas 76108 817.246.4995
Harris Methodist Fort Worth–Mabee Rehabilitation Center 1301 Pennsylvania Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.250.2760 texashealth.org/hmfw
With the professional staff and spacious facilities offered at the Mabee Rehabilitation Center and Ben Hogan Sports Therapy Center located at Harris Methodist Fort Worth in the hospital district, patients can expect personalized and effective treatment to get them back to their lives. With both inpatient and outpatient care, Mabee Rehabilitation Center is equipped to perform several treatments including aquatics, brain injury, a hand center, physical therapy and speech pathology.
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Bedford, Texas 76022
817.685.4000
texashealth.org/hmheb
Two rehabilitation centers based out of Harris Methodist H-E-B offer programs that center around education and progressive exercise to help lead to healthier and better lives. Pulmonary rehabilitation is offered to help those who have chronic lung disease return to an active and enjoyable lifestyle with the help of registered respiratory therapists. Cardiac rehabilitation is based on a three-phase program to guide patients to a healthier lifestyle with one-on-one consulting, classroom sessions and exercise.
Harris Methodist Southwest
6100 Harris Parkway
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817.433.1600
texashealth.org
A dedicated team of physical and occupational therapists and speech pathologists are on hand to provide patients comprehensive therapy in a 7,000-square-foot facility. The team of professionals offers orthopedic services, occupational and physical therapy, speech therapy, sports rehab and women’s physical therapy.
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth
1212 W. Lancaster Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817.870.2336
Healthsouth.com
60 beds, number of doctors varies HealthSouth is the nation’s largest provider of rehabilitation services. The therapists, medical staff and physicians have dedicated their lives to returning patients to the community at their optimal level of independence as quickly as possible by using every available technology. Services include acute inpatient rehabilitation; outpatient rehabilitation; sleep-study services; pain management classes; and day treatment.
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Cityview 6701 Oakmont Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817.370.4700
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center of Burleson
667 N.E. Alsbury, Ste. 250 Burleson, Texas 76028
817.447.2165
Sports Rehab Specialists
1901 Cooper St.
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.877.8977
sportsrehabspecialists.net
Sports Rehab Specialists offer treatments such as general orthopedic rehab, custom knee bracing, spine stabilization programs, functional capacity programs and massage therapy.
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WORTH KNOWING
The partnership between you and your doctor is one of the most vital pairings for a happy and fit lifestyle. In matters of health, you should never settle. Selecting the right practitioner can make all the difference.
To aid in choosing the perfect person for your medical needs, a few local physicians have purchased space to tell you more about themselves, their practices and how partnering with them will improve your quality of life.
The information in this section is provided by the advertisers and has not been independently verified by Fort Worth, Texas magazine.
portfolio Health Care Professionals Worth Knowing
Robert G. Anderson
Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center and Robert G. Anderson MD Medical Spa
SPECIALTY: Cosmetic Surgery and Complex Facial Reconstruction. SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cosmetic Surgery, Skin Cancers and Melanoma Reconstructive Surgery. EDUCATION: M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas; Residencies in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical School/Parkland Hospital (Dallas) and the University of Florida (Gainesville); Fellowship in Otology/ Neurotology/Skull-Base Surgery at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles). PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ LICENSES: Double-Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology and a member of American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and American College of Surgeons. HONORS: Chosen by Goldline Research as one of the Leading Plastic Surgeons of the United States as seen in Forbes magazine and one of the top Plastic Surgeons in Texas as featured in Newsweek magazine as Plastic Surgeons you should know in Texas. SERVICES: Breast surgery (augmentation, lifts and reductions), hand rejuvenation, labiaplasty, abdominoplasty, liposuction and body contouring and facial
rejuvenation including facelifts, neck lifts, eyelid, eyebrow lifts and lip augmentation; Botox and Juvaderm; full-service skin care medical spa and laser center (Fraxel Re:Store and Re:Pair, Accent XL, Zerona, Photofacial, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion; Obagi, La RochePosay, SkinCeuticals, Jane Iredale, chemical peels and facials). CHARITABLE WORK: Anderson is committed to surgical care in Third World countries, having worked in the Fiji Islands for almost six months and operating in Guatamala annually for the past 17 years giving him an international reputation for his skill, high standards of professionalism and safety. WHAT SETS US APART: The Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center presents its patients with the advantage of extensive experience and skill, exceptional training and service by only Board Certified plastic surgeons in a state-of-the-art, fully accredited, on-site private surgical facility. SECOND LOCATION COMING SOON: Coming November 2011 - Weatherford location at 912 Foster Lane, Ste. 100, Weatherford, Texas 76086.
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Cosmetic Surgery Center and Medical Spa
Y. Anthony Nakamura, M.D., P.A.
SPECIALTY: Plastic Surgery. EDUCATION: B.A., Zoology UT, Austin; M.D., UTMB, Galveston; Intern resident and general surgery, LSU School of Medicine, Charity Hospital New Orleans; Plastic Surgery resident, UTMB, Galveston. CERTIFICATION: Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Texas Medical Association, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. AFFILIATIONS: Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, Medical Center of Arlington. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: My daughter and son. It has been fun to watch their transformation into adults. BEDSIDE MANNER: We have a fully accredited, free-standing surgery center with at least five nurses in the building
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to assist with the care of our patients and their families. Instead of voicemail, a nurse or nurse coordinator is available to answer your call. As I am only steps away, you will get the answers you need. DURING HIS OFF HOURS: Nakamura plays golf, snowboards, reads, plays piano and enjoys gourmet cooking. CHARITABLE WORK: Locks of Love, Boys and Girls Club, Make a Wish. FREE ADVICE: “Check your surgeon’s credentials, and make sure your doctor is certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Medical Specialties.”
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Arlington Cosmetic Surgery Center
David L. Rasmussen, M.D., P.A.
SPECIALTY: Breast enlargement, uplift and reduction. Face and neck lift; eyelid and brow lift; liposuction; tummy tuck; body contouring; nasal reshaping; Botox, Restylane and Juvaderm. CERTIFICATION: American Board of Plastic Surgery. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and American Society of Plastic Surgeons. YEARS OF SERVICE: Rasmussen has been providing cosmetic surgery to satisfied patients throughout the Metroplex for more than 20 years. SERVICES: Accredited, in-office surgery with the latest techniques and procedures to enhance the appearance of our patients. Botox, Restylane and Juvaderm; a highly experienced Medical Aesthetician; extensive skin care products and medical peels. IN STRIDE WITH THE TIMES: The key to natural-appearing, improved results in cosmetic surgery is the balance between innovation in technique and the experience and judgment of the surgeon. GREATEST HONOR: The repeated trust my patients put in my hands when we plan, and then achieve, the transformation that they have dreamed about. MOTTO: “All of our dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them” — Walt Disney.
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Bruce A. Bollinger, M.D.
SPECIALTY: Arthroscopy, Custom Joint Replacement of the Knee and Hip, General Orthopaedics, Lumbar Spine Surgery, Surgery for Peripheral Neuropathy and Total Joint Replacements. EDUCATION: Undergraduate and Medical School, St. Louis University; Orthopaedic Residency, Washington University/Barnes Hospital. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Orthopaedic Association, Tarrant County Medical Society, Southern Medical Association, Southern Orthopaedic Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association of Lower Extremity Peripheral Nerve Surgeons. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS: Bollinger feels his greatest personal achievements are being a husband and father. His greatest professional achievement is becoming chief of staff at Baylor Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth. INNOVATIONS: His practice provides custom knee
replacements based on pre-op CT scans of the knee to make patient specific replacements, thereby allowing replacements for younger patients. He also provides surgical management for Peripheral Neuropathy of the lower extremities. IN THE COMMUNITY: Bollinger is pleased to support the arts in North Central Texas, in particular, Texas Ballet Theater, which performs at Bass Hall in Fort Worth and the AT&T Performing Arts Center Margot & Bill Winspear Opera House in Dallas. FREE ADVICE: “Never be afraid to seek a second opinion.” WHAT SETS HIM APART: “I try to discuss all options available with my patients so they can make a well informed decision about their treatment.”
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William F. Cothern, D.O.
Skin Laser Care
SPECIALTY: Dermatology, dermatological surgery and laser surgery. EDUCATION: B.A., University of North Texas; D.O., University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. CERTIFICATION: Board certified in Dermatology.
HONORS: Cothern has been named a Top Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine for the past five years and a Super Doc by Texas Monthly. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Academy of Dermatology, American Osteopathic Association, Texas Dermatological Society, Fort Worth Dermatological Society, University of North Texas Health Science Center (Clinical Assistant Professor).
AFFILIATIONS: Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth. INNOVATIONS: Cothern features CoolSculpting™ by ZELTIQ™, a procedure that delivers effective noninvasive fat reduction, allowing patients to truly sculpt their bodies. Based on the proven science of Cryolipoly-
sis™, the procedure reduces fat cells in treated areas by an average of 22-25 percent in just one treatment. BEDSIDE MANNER: Cothern is caring, friendly and willing to discuss treatment options with his patients. OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE: You’ll find Cothern traveling, golfing or enjoying antique auctions. SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cothern makes medical mission trips to Haiti, Mexico and Guatemala. Locally, he volunteers his time to the Convoy of Hope and serves on the Cancer Care Center’s medical advisory board. BEST ADVICE: “Be selective in whom and where you obtain professional care for your skin.”
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Raymond A. Faires, M.D., F.A.C.S.
CONTACT INFORMATION: fairesplasticsurgery.com
SPECIALTY: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. EDUCATION: B.A. with Honors, UT Austin; M.D., Baylor College of Medicine; General Surgery Residency, University of Louisville; Hand/Microsurgery, University of Louisville; Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine; Certified in Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery. AWARDS/ HONORS: Texas Monthly Top Doc; President of the Fort Worth Surgical Society. MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, AMA, TMA, Texas Surgical Society, Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc. AFFILIATIONS: Clear Fork Surgery Center, Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth, Baylor Surgical Hospital of Fort Worth, John Peter Smith Hospital, Cook Children’s Medical Center. INNOVATIONS: Endoscopic plastic surgery; electronic medical records. BEDSIDE MANNER: We listen well to patients and tailor treatment options to their goals. FREE ADVICE: Ask a lot of questions. Make a list of questions so you won’t forget.
Fort Worth Eye Associates
H. William Ranelle, D.O.
Ann Ranelle, D.O.
Kacy Pate, O.D.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: H. William Ranelle is a board certified ophthalmologist and the first physician in Fort Worth to perform the modern cataract removal and lens implant, which has become the standard of care for cataract removal. Ann E. Ranelle is a board certified ophthalmologist, fellowship trained in pediatric ophthalmology, who specializes in children’s eye diseases and eye movement disorders. Kacy Pate is a therapeutic optometrist and optometric glaucoma specialist. She trained with a pediatric ophthalmologist and fits specialty lenses including pediatric contact lenses. APPROACH: Doctors Ranelle and Pate ensure your confidence and trust in their care by utilizing state-of-the-art treatments for both surgical and nonsurgical conditions. They understand that
adults and especially children, need extra patience, understanding, and time when it comes to eye exams and eye surgeries. They provide the best care and the most recent and innovative treatments available to you in the field of ophthalmology.
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Robert A. Kaufmann, M.D.
Fort Worth Fertility
Linda C. Elkins, M.D.
SPECIALTY: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. FOCUS: Infertility, specifically In Vitro Fertilization (IVF); Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD); Intrauterine Insemination (IUI); donor egg and surrogacy; embryo, egg, and sperm freezing. CERTIFICATIONS: Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. APPOINTMENTS: Medical Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Andrews Women’s Center at Baylor All Saints Medical Center. INNOVATIONS: Kaufmann received a prestigious NIH grant to perform primary work in PGD at the internationally renowned Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine. Although they have proven excellence in IVF, they provide an array of treatment options to suit their patients with respect to outcome and cost. In addition, Kaufmann and his wife have been through the fertility journey and have two children
through IVF. We are located in a new convenient, free-standing, stateof-the-art fertility center with a laboratory air system that provides the best environment for embryos leading to outstanding pregnancy rates. HONORS: Top Doc Fort Worth, Texas magazine 2005-2011; Best Doctors in America 2003-2011; America’s Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists 2007; Patient’s Choice Award 2009-2011. PICTURED: Robert A. Kaufmann, M.D., founder of Fort Worth Fertility; Linda C. Elkins, M.D., a new addition to the practice, board certified OBGYN, board eligible in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
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Kelly R. Kunkel, M.D., P.A.
SPECIALTY: Cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery; body contour surgery. EDUCATION: Undergraduate, Notre Dame; M.D., University of Texas Medical Branch; Plastic Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University. AWARDS/HONORS: Kunkel has been selected by Fort Worth, Texas magazine as one of the area’s Top Docs for 10 years and by Texas Monthly magazine as a Texas Super Doctor six times. He was also named a Health Care Hero by the Fort Worth Business Press PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Tarrant County Medical Society. AFFILIATIONS: Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Harris Methodist Southwest Hospital, USMD Fort Worth Hospital. GREATEST
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PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: We have created a remarkable culture of compassion, care, education and service in our office. BEDSIDE MANNER: “In our practice, we treat you like you are a person who has desires and needs; you’re not just another surgical procedure.” OFF HOURS: Kunkel may be found coaching youth basketball teams or playing golf. FREE ADVICE: “In cosmetic surgery, experience matters. Find someone who not only understands your needs but can demonstrate experience with a variety of techniques.”
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Jacob Rosenstein, M.D. Southwest Age Intervention Institute
SPECIALTY: Neurosurgery and Age Management. Having received extensive training in Age Management, Jacob Rosenstein, MD, F.A.C.S. is the medical director and founder of Southwest Age Intervention Institute (SAII). This premier center is dedicated to helping men and women reverse the signs and symptoms of aging in order to live healthier and more rewarding lives in every area, physically, mentally and sexually. EDUCATION: Board-Certified Neurosurgeon in full-time practice in Arlington since 1985; B.A. Degree in Human Biology, Johns Hopkins University, 1976; M.D. from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1979; Internship in General Surgery, U.T. Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas/Parkland Hospital, 1979-1980; Chief Resident in Neurosurgery, U.T. Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas/Parkland Hospital, 1984-85; Residency and formal training in Neurological Surgery, U.T. Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Hospital in Dallas, 1980-1985; Fellowship Training in Neurological
Surgery, Institute of Neurology, Gough-Cooper Department of Neurological Surgery, at the National Hospital for Nervous Diseases in London, England. AWARDS/HONORS: Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Board Certified in Neurosurgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Providing consistent quality care to our community since 1985 and transforming patients’ lives. FREE ADVICE: You do not have to accept the natural physical and mental decline that occurs with aging. At Southwest Age Intervention Institute you can do something about it.
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Texas Eye and Laser Center
Texas Eye Surgery Center
Brian D. Ranelle, D.O.; Jerry G. Hu, M.D.
AREAS OF SPECIALTY: The center is at the forefront of the latest technology available and offers a wide array of procedures including Blade-Free IntraLASIK, cataract surgery with ReSTOR, Tecnis Multifocal and Crystalens LifeStyle Lens Implants, Visian implantable contact lens, corneal transplants, glaucoma care, and treatment of macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease.
EDUCATION: Dr. Brian Ranelle – University of Texas, Austin; Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Medical School; Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. HuB.S., Davidson College; M.D., Duke University School of Medicine; Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology. INNOVATIONS: The physicians offer a complete range of refractive surgeries including the all-laser, blade-free Intralase, Epi-LASIK, PRK and ReSTOR, Tecnis Multifocal and Crystalens LifeStyle Implants, CK
and no-stitch, drop-only anesthesia cataract surgeries in their brand new state-of-the art surgery center providing patients with the most advanced eye surgery available in the Fort Worth area. The Texas Eye Surgery Center features comprehensive ophthalmic surgical services including two surgical suites, pre-surgical testing, support and recovery rooms and a LASIK Laser Vision Correction Laser Suite. NOT PICTURED: Stacey L. Webb, O.D.; Jenny G. Terrell, O.D.; Jeremy E. Loy, O.D.
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GISELLE PREMIERED IN PARIS IN 1841 and has become one of the most significant ballets of all time. It is the story of a young girl in love with the handsome Duke Albrecht who dies of a broken heart when she learns that he has deceived her. Near her grave, vengeful female spirits jilted by their prospective grooms rise at night to seek revenge on men, including Albrecht. But Giselle protects her beloved. Past choreographers include the legendary Marius Petipa. The Texas Ballet Theater’s Oct. 21-23 Ball Hall presentation is the World Premier of Artistic Director Ben Stephenson’s staging. For more information, turn to page 183.
Leticia Oliveira as Giselle
Courtesy Texas Ballet Theater/Ellen Appel
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museums
OMNI THEATER AND NOBLE PLANETARIUM / Check museum Web site for times and dates. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. fwmuseum. org/calendar. 817.255.9300.
STAR PARTY, OCT. 1 / Join Noble Planetarium staff and members of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society at the annual Stars Under Euless at Bob Eden Park, 901 Mid-Cities Blvd. Dusk. Free. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. fwmuseum. org. 817.255.9300.
SHARING THE PAST THROUGH ART, OCT. 13 / Designed for adults with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Participants discuss artists, themes and exhibitions and use artworks to connect to past experiences. Free. 10:30-11:45 a.m. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
CARAVAGGIO AND HIS FOLLOWERS IN ROME, OCT. 16-JAN. 8 / Caravaggio (1571–1610) had profound impact of his work on the wide range of painters of Italian, French, Dutch, Flemish, and Spanish origin who resided in Rome. Kimbell Art Museum. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.
RICHARD DIEBENKORN: THE OCEAN PARK SERIES, THROUGH JAN. 15 / Co-organized by Orange County Museum of Art in Newport Beach, Calif., and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. More than 75 paintings, prints and drawings spanning two decades are the largest selection ever on view together. Modern Art Museum. themodern. org. 817.738.9215.
SUNDAYS WITH THE MODERN, OCT. 2 / Artists, art historians, critics, writers, and architects talk and lead gallery tours. This date: Artist Michelle Mackey. 1 p.m. Free with the price of admission. Tickets: $10/general admission, $4/students and seniors.
Modern Art Museum. themodern. org. 817.738.9215.
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS, OCT. 12 / A program for families with young children, led by a docent and including a gallery project from the education department. This date: The work of Sam Francis. 4-4:45 p.m. Tickets: $10/general admission, $4/students and seniors. Modern Art Museum. themodern. org. 817.738.9215.
THE ALLURE OF PAPER: WATERCOLORS AND DRAWINGS FROM THE COLLECTION, THROUGH OCT. 9 / Infrequently shown because of their sensitivity to light, the nearly 100 artworks in this special exhibition have never before been exhibited together. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
THE FIRST 50 YEARS, THROUGH DEC. 11 / A five-decade portrait of the Amon Carter Museum of American, including vintage images of architect Philip Johnson’s building, public programs over the decades, landmark exhibitions, visiting luminaries of American art and other seminal moments in the museum’s history. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
DRAWING FROM THE COLLECTION, OCT. 2 / Develop drawing skills by looking and learning with local artists in informal, basic drawing classes in the galleries. Open to adults at all skill levels. Instructing artist: John Frost. Children’s program, ages 5 and 12 (under 6 must be accompanied by an adult). 2-3:30 p.m. Tickets: $10/general admission, $4/students and seniors. Modern Art Museum. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
FIRST FRIDAY AT THE MODERN, OCT. 7 / Enjoy live music and cocktails the first Friday of each month. Steve Story Duo. Special cocktail: Fighting Frog. Modern Art Museum. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM, OCT. 8 AND OCT. 22 / 1 p.m. guided tour on artists who shaped public perception of the American West. 2 p.m. Live Performance by Roberta Atkins highlights the career of cowboy artist, Charles Russell, told from the perspective of his wife, Nancy Cooper Russell. OCT. 22: Tour only. Sid Richardson Museum. sidrichardsonmuseum.org. 817.332.6554.
PROHIBITION PARTY, OCT. 29 / Celebrating passage of the 18th Amendment. Adults 18 and up have the Museum all to themselves for the evening. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Tickets: $14/adult, $10/senior. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300.
galleries
SELFLESS. SELFISH. SELFINESS, THROUGH OCT. 15 / Featured: Annie Arnold, Carol Benson, Shelby Cunningham, Val Hunnicut, Wura-Natasha Ogunji (video), Kerry Pacillio (video), Terri Thornton, Kathy Webster and Tiffany Wolf. Gallery hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. brand10artspace, 3418 W. 7th St. brand10artspace.com. 817.377.3636.
OPEN STUDIO NIGHT, OCT. 8 / 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.
FOCUS GALLERY ONE: DEMETER’S FAITHFUL LIAISON, THROUGH OCT. 22 / Jim Demeter on growing up in the deep rural South. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. fwcac. com. 817.738.1938.
FOCUS GALLERY TWO: REFLECTING THE RIDGE, THROUGH OCT. 22 / Inspiration and memories from motorcycle rides through the heart of the American West. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. fwcac.com. 817.738.1938.
COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER EXHIBITS/ Oct. 7-30 / Kenji Nishikawa invites some of his friends to exhibit. The Deserters/Mark Renner. Bound to Breakthrough/Works by Artist Anne Ashton and friends. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. fwcac.com. 817.738.1938.
music
COWBOY MUSIC AND FAMILY FUN, EVERY SUNDAY / Cowboy ballads, yodeling and western swing. Cowtown Opry mentors adults and youth to become performers and historians of Texas heritage music. 2 p.m. Free. Historic Livestock Exchange building, 131 E. Exchange Ave., cowtownopry.org. 817.521.4969.
SUNLIT SYMPHONY, OCT. 7-9 / Many a love affair with Mahler’s music has begun with his Fourth Symphony, known as the “sunlit symphony.” Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets: Varies by section. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
CLIBURN CONCERTS, OCT. 11 / Yuja Wang, a 23-year-old prodigy, debuts. She is known worldwide for her imaginative and artistic interpretations. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15-$90. Van Cliburn Foundation. Bass Performance Hall. cliburn.org. 817.738.6536.
HOLLYWOOD CLASSICS, OCT. 14-16 / Celebrat-
Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi), Italian (1571–1610) The Cardsharps. c. 1595. Oil on canvas. AP 1987.06.
ing the best in movie music — the classical music you never knew you knew. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets: Tickets: Varies by section. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
BUTTERMILK JUNCTION OLD TIME STRING
BAND, THROUGH OCT. 15 / Fort Worth’s own old-time Anglo-Celtic band with tunes and songs from frontier Texas of the mid- to late-1800s. Sat. and Sun, 1-4 p.m. Tickets: $4-$4.50. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881.
BAROQUE EUROPE-FRANCE, OCT. 16 / Music from the court of Louis XIV, the Sun King. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $5 students to $20 general admission. Texas Camerata. University Christian Church, 2720 University Drive. texascamerata.org. 817.738.7939.
THIRD THURSDAY JAZZ, OCT. 20 / A Tribute to Miles Davis by the locally based Paul Unger Septet. 6:30 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library, 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthgov.org/library/branches/central. 817.392.7701.
DOUBLE, DOUBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE, OCT. 20 / Symphony Arlington’s 2011-2012 season premiere of The Bard and The Band. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15-$45. Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington. symphonyarlington.org. 817.385.0484.
TCC FOUNDATION CONCERT, OCT. 21 / Tarrant County College Foundation presents the Fort Worth Symphony in a water-themed concert, benefiting TCCF scholarships and programs. 7 p.m. Tickets: $175/individual, $300/couple. Trinity River East Campus Plaza, 245 E. Belknap St. Contact: Liz Sisk, 817.515.5277.
CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF FORT WORTH, OCT. 22 / Di Wu, pianist, and Nadine Asin, flutist. 2 p.m. Tickets: $28/seniors $25/students $10. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell.
stage and theater
OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, THROUGH OCT. 1 / Can grandson Nick make a career decision without being advised, wed, and fed to death by his two loving sets of grandparents? Tickets: $7-$16. Artisan Center Theater. 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst. artisanct.com. 817.284.1200.
VIGIL, THROUGH OCT. 2 / (Regional Premiere) In a deliciously dark comedy, a self-involved bachelor arrives to care for the dying aunt he hasn’t seen since childhood. Tickets: $25/Adults, $20/Senior, $15/ Students. Amphibian Stage Productions. Sanders Theatre, Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. amphibianproductions.org. 817.923.3012.
SABRINA FAIR, THROUGH OCT. 2 / A charming romance by Samuel Taylor tells the story of a chauffeur’s daughter courted by two wealthy brothers. Tickets: Adults $12/Seniors, children under school age and students, $8. Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players. Cleburne Conference Center, 1501 W. Henderson St., Cleburne. carnegieplayers.org. 817.645.9255.
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AN AFTERNOON WITH JOHN CORIGLIANO, OCT. 29 / Corigliano has won numerous awards and accolades including three Grammy Awards, and an Academy Award. 2 p.m. Tickets: $25. Van Cliburn Foundation. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. cliburn.org. 817.738.6536.
THE MIDTOWN MEN, OCT. 26 / Top hits from a who’s who of the ’60s. Performing Arts Fort Worth. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: TBA. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
MASTERS OF THE FIDDLE, OCT. 17 / Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are two of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers. They also happen to be married. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Starting at $16.50. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY, OCT. 28-30 / Classic Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Fri,-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets: Varies by section. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
CHANTICLEER, OCT. 31 / San Francisco-based Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the blend of its 12 male singers, ranging from countertenor to bass. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $27.50. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
VERIZON THEATRE / Verizon Theatre, Grand Prairie. verizontheatre.com. 972.854.5111.
OCT. 6 / Duran Duran. 8 p.m. $39.50-$150.
OCT. 8 / B.B. King with Delbert McClinton and Leon Russell. 7 p.m. $10-$89.75.
OCT. 12 / Roger Daltrey performs The Who’s Tommy. 7:30 p.m. $40.50-$126.
OCT. 17 / The Australian Pink Floyd Show, 8 p.m. $39.50-$49.50.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, SEPT. 24-OCT. 2 /
Based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the play follows the journey of Jem and Scout Finch, whose father, Atticus, has been appointed to defend a black man unjustly accused. Tickets: $40-$65. Presented in partnership with Dallas Theater Center by Casa Mañana. Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. casamanana.org. 817.332.2272.
THE WIZARD OF OZ, SEPT. 30-OCT. 2 / Travel the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow. 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Tickets: TBA. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
PARADOXICAL ABDUCTION ON SILVER CREEK, OCT. 7-30 / A perplexing case of alien abduction hits home in this dark tale of obsession and desire. Fri-Sun. 8:15 p.m. Tickets: $5-$15. Hip Pocket Theatre, 1950 Silver Creek Road. hippocket.org. 817.246.9775.
TREASURE ISLAND, THROUGH OCT. 8 / Based on the adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island is a stunning yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. Tickets: $15/Adult, $13/Senior and Student,$12/
OCT. 19 / Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. $43.75-$143.75.
OCT. 21 / Adele. 8 p.m. $39.50-$89.50.
OCT. 22 / So You Think You Can Dance. 7 p.m. $38.50-$58.50.
OCT. 26 / Soundgarden with Mastodon. 8 p.m. $69.50.
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.)
SEPT. 30 / Robert Earl Keene, $22/$15
OCT. 1 / Corey Smith, $20/$15
OCT. 7 / Joe Nichols, $20/$15
OCT. 8 / Lucinda Williams, $30/$15
OCT. 14 / Bart Crow Band, $16/$12
OCT. 15 / Jamey Johnson, $30/$25/$15
OCT. 21/ Josh Abbott Band, $18/$15
OCT. 22 / Ronnie Dunn, $80/$65/$45/$20
OCT. 28 / Huey Lewis & The News, $40/$30/$15
OCT. 29 / Billy Currington, $40/$20
GRAPEVINE OPRY / gvopry.com. 817.481.8733.
OCT. 1 / Country Music Showcase
OCT. 7 / 2011 GVOA Awards Banquet
OCT. 8 / Country Music Showcase
OCT. 15 / 2011 Entertainer Award Winners Show
OCT. 22 / Country Music Showcase
OCT. 29 / Fabulous Fifties Jukebox: A Night at the Prom
MASTERWORKS CONCERT SERIES / Northeast Tarrant County. artscouncilnortheast.org. 817.283.3406.
Child and Group of 10 or more. Plaza Theatre Company. 111 S. Main St., Cleburne. plaza-theatre.com. 817.202.0600.
MICHAEL IAN BLACK, OCT. 8 / Comedian and actor Michael Ian Black makes his McDavid Studio debut with two performances. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets: TBA. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
PAGEANT PLAY, SEPT. 29-OCT. 9 / Welcome to the hilarious, terrifying and surreal world of child beauty pageants where Pinky Corningfield will do anything to make sure her little angel wins the ultimate title. Tickets: TBA. Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre, 830 Parker Square, Flower Mound. fmpat.org. 972.724.2147.
FOREVER PLAID, THROUGH OCT. 9 / The musical stylings of the popular quartet, Francis, Jinx, Smudge and Sparky take you on a nostalgic, musical tour of the 1950s. Tickets: $10-$22. Theatre Arlington, 316 W. Main St., Arlington. theatrearlington.org. 817.275.7661.
THE MOUSETRAP, SEPT. 30-OCT. 16 / A group of strangers — one a murderer — are stranded in a
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boarding house during a snowstorm. Tickets: TBA. Onstage in Bedford. Trinity Arts Theatre on the Bedford Boys Ranch, 2819 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford. onstageinbedford.com. 817.354.6444.
THE MIRACLE WORKER, SEPT. 30-OCT. 16 / William Gibson’s drama of the life of Helen Keller concentrates on the events surrounding Keller’s first meeting with her teacher, Anne Sullivan, in the 1880s. Runway Theatre. 215 N. Dooley St., Grapevine. runwaytheatre.com. 817.488.4842.
THE FANTASTICKS, THROUGH OCT. 22 / A captivating and simple romantic comedy about a boy, a girl, two fathers, a wall — and the power and pain of young love. Tickets: $10-$35. Circle Theatre, 230 W. 4th St. circletheatre.com. 817.877.3040.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, OCT. 14-23 / Sisters Elinor and Marianne, find themselves captivated by two very different men. Tickets: $10-$17. Stolen Shakespeare Guild. Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. stolenshakespeareguild.org. 214.789.8032.
OLIVER!, OCT. 14-30 / The timeless tale of Oliver Twist comes to life on stage in the hit musical. Fri, 7 p.m.; Sat. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets: $16$21. Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. casamanana.org. 817.332.2272.
THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS, OCT. 24 / A hilarious, uplifting adventure of heroes-by-circumstance overcoming impossible odds when Earth faces impending invasion of sludge monsters from the planet Zygon. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Start at $22. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR
DREAMCOAT, OCT. 7-NOV. 12 / Meet Jacob, a busy father of 12 sons. Meet Joseph, who is always dreaming. Mon.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $7-$16. Artisan Center Theater. 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst. artisanct.com. 817.284.1200.
Clockwise: Neil Mowles, Todd Hart, Paul Taylor and Chris Williamson. Courtesy Theatre Arlington/Eric Younkin
other attractions and events
FORT WORTH ALLIANCE AIR SHOW, OCT. 2223 / The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headline the 2011 edition of the Air Show, which this year honors Fort Worth’s aviation legacy and the 100th anniversary of the first flight in Cowtown. Gates open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with the show from approximately 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. The show raises funds for beneficiaries in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Free. General parking, $20/vehicle. Fort Worth Alliance Airport, 2221 Alliance Blvd. Exit Alliance Boulevard northbound on I-35W; southbound exit Eagle Parkway. For more information and a detailed schedule, visit the Web site: allianceairshow.com.
SIXTH ANNUAL FALL BEER FESTIVAL, OCT. 8 / Five beer tasting tents — East Coast, West Coast, Texas, Captain’s Picks and the Out of This World — with rare and limited release beers tapped at staggered times throughout the day. 12:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Flying Saucer parking lot, Main at 3rd Street. 817.336.7470. beerknurd.com/stores/fortworth.
BOO AT THE ZOO, OCT. 21-23 AND 28-30 / 20th annual Halloween event at the Fort Worth Zoo, noon to 5 p.m. over two weekends. Boo at the Zoo activities at the Zoo’s special events site, but the entire park will be ready for Halloween. Tickets: $3 for everyone plus regular zoo admission. $12/adult; $9, 12 and under and seniors; 2 and under free. Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway. fortworthzoo. org. 817.759.7555.
HANGMAN’S HOUSE OF HORRORS, THROUGH OCT. 31 / The top-rated haunted house in the world has raised more than $1.7 million for local charities. 2011 beneficiaries include the American Cancer Society, a Wish with Wings, Cenikor Foundation, Rocky Top Therapy Center and SafeHaven of Tarrant County. Tickets: $4-$20. Fri-Sat., 7 p.m.12 a.m., plus Oct. 26-27 and 30-31, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. I-30 and Forest Park Boulevard. hangmans.com. 817.336.HANG.
CUTTING EDGE HAUNTED HOUSE, THROUGH NOV. 5 / Located in a 100-year-old abandoned meat packing plant, the Cutting Edge Haunted House is built upon a foundation of fear. Tickets: $24.50-$29.50. Daily Oct. 20-31. Generally 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. Check Web site for specific dates and times. 1701 E. Lancaster Ave. cuttingedgehauntedhouse. com. 817.348.8444.
BOOTANICAL, OCT. 31 / Clark Gardens BOOtanical Park becomes a fun place for kids of all ages to enjoy Halloween. 4-8 p.m. Tickets: Free with donation of a nonperishable food item for area food banks. Check Web site for details. Clark Gardens Botanical Park, 567 Maddux Road, Weatherford. clarkgardens.org. 940.682.4856.
TROPHY CLUB SALUTES WOUNDED WARRIORS, OCT. 1 / Benefit to support the Wounded Warrior Project. Trophy Club Country Club, 500 Trophy Club Drive, Trophy Club. Events include a 1.5 K run, golf and tennis events, a four-band country and western music festival, and a flyover and military equipment displays. Details: tcsww.org.
ARTSGOGGLE, OCT. 8 / 62 venues, 300 artists,
and 16 bands. Park your car and Goggle by foot, bike, Molly the Trolley or Pedicab. 4-10 p.m. Free. Fort Worth South Inc., near Southside, 8th Avenue and West Magnolia Avenue. fortworthsouth.org.
THE NATIONAL ACROBATS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, OCT. 10 / Direct from Beijing. Established by the government of the People’s Republic of China in 1950. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Start at $27.50. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
MUSICARTE 2011, OCT. 15-16 / Scholarship fundraiser. Music, food, Latin American art, kid’s activities, dance lessons, cultural demonstrations and heritage exhibits. Times: TBA. Free. Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Sundance Square, 201 Main St. fwhcc.org. 817.625.5411.
BUTTERFLY FLUTTERBY, OCT. 15 / Celebrate the migration of the Monarch Butterfly from Canada to Mexico. Parade at 9:30 a.m., events 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Historic Cotton Belt Railroad District, 705 South Main St. Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau. grapevinetexasusa.com.
PARTY ON THE PLAZA, OCT. 20 / Friends of the River party on the plaza at Trinity Park, 2401 University Drive. Streams and Valleys. Check Web site for details: streamsandvalleys.org.
RED STEAGALL COWBOY GATHERING AND WESTERN SWING FESTIVAL, OCT. 21-23 / Cowboy poetry and music, cook-offs and more. Times: TBA. Tickets: $30-$40. Fort Worth Stockyards. 130 E. Exchange Ave. fortworthstockyards.org.
MURDER, MAYHEM AND ALL THAT JAZZ. OCT. 29 / A progressive dinner party including stops at West 7th, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and ends the evening at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Check Web site for time and tickets. Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County. artsfortworth.org.
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. 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. Cost: $4-$6. Wrangler Tour: Includes Billy Bob’s Texas — the world’s largest honky-tonk. Cost: $5-$7. Available in Spanish, French, German, Japanese and English. Stockyards Station, 130 E. Exchange Ave. Tickets: $4-$6. At 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.
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. 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-EddlemanMcFarland House, 1110 Penn St. Historic Fort Worth. historicfortworth.org. 817.332.5875.
dance
BEN STEVENSON’S GISELLE, OCT. 21-23 / World Premiere. Giselle is a young peasant girl driven to madness and an untimely death upon discovering that her true love, Albrecht, has deceived her. Fri.-Sat. 9 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets: $19$99.Texas Ballet Theater. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. texasballettheater.org. 817-763-0207.
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 Web site 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.
A CLASSICAL ENCOUNTER WITH SAVION GLOVER, NOV. 1 / An evening with the king of tap dancing. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Start at $22. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
sports
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY / Football, 817.257.FROG
OCT. 1 / SMU, 2:30 p.m.
OCT. 22 / New Mexico, 1 p.m.
OCT. 28 / BYU (at Cowboys Stadium), 7 p.m.
TEXAS RANGERS / texas.rangers.mlb.com. Check the Web site for October schedule.
TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY / texasmotorspeedway.com. 817.215.8500.
SEPT. 30-OCT. 2 / 19th Annual Good Guys Lone Star Nationals Hot Rod & Custom Car Show. Featuring more than 2,000 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trick trucks. Hundreds of vendor/exhibitor booths.
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. and Sat.; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Tickets: $18 adults, $6 kids 7-12 (6 and under free). Parking free. Camping available first come, first served beginning Sept. 27 ($35 per night per spot).
comedy
FOUR DAY WEEKEND, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, ONGOING / This popular improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. Four Day Weekend Theater. fourdayweekend.com. 817.226.4329.
HYENA’S COMEDY NIGHT CLUB, ONGOING / Various performances each week ranging from local to national stars. Hyena’s Comedy Night Club. hyenascomedynightclub.com. 817.877.5233.
films
FIRST SUNDAY FILM CLUB, OCT. 2 / Into the Arms of Strangers Prior to World War II, about 10,000 children were sent to England to live with foster families. This tells of the organizers, foster parents and 11 children who went back, hoping to find their families. 2 p.m., Tandy Lecture Hall, Central Library, 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthgov.org/library. 817.871.7323.
THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE (EL ESPINAZO DEL DIABLO), OCT. 21 / At the end three years of bloody civil war in Spain, 10-year-old Carlos is left at a remote orphanage. 7:30 .m. Tickets: $10-$25. Artes de la Rosa. Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St. rosemarinetheater.com. 817.624.8333.
FILMS AT THE MODERN / The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth offers a variety of events and programs on films. Check the Web site for details on titles, times, tickets and descriptions. themodern. org/films.html.
MODERN TIMES, OCT. 27 / Enjoy the unique genius of Charlie Chaplin in this 1936 film depicting his iconic Little Tramp character struggling to survive in the modern, industrialized world. 6 p.m. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
A Classical Encounter with Savion Glover
Courtesy Savion Glover Productions.
Seventh Annual Tarrant County Private School Preview
The finest in education gathered under one roof Presented by Texas Independent School Consortium (TISC) Hosted by Texas Christian University and Office Max
Don’t miss this opportunity to visit individually with many of Tarrant County’s finest primary & secondary private schools to explore the benefits of private school education and the unique learning opportunities offered by each school.
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MK’S SUSHI IN SO 7 IS A SUCCESSFUL REITERATION OF THE ORIGINAL IN BEDFORD, and joins the growing ranks of sushi joints in Fort Worth. That’s perhaps proof that beef doesn’t always reign supreme in Cowtown. General Manager and Chef Tony Lai (pictured above) oversees the operation. The menu is extensive and varied and owner and namesake Mikyong Lee makes all the signature sauces, dressings and even the fresh kim chee herself from family recipes. To learn more, turn the page.
MK’s Sushi has drawn a healthy following with its fresh take on traditional Japanese and Korean fare since opening some 10 months ago.
by Courtney Dabney
On our recent visit to MK’s sushi in Fort Worth’s so 7 district, they were still on a wait when we dropped in at 8:30 on a Friday night. this popular new sushi spot is not as polished and dazzling as Blue sushi, nor as consistently flavorful as sushi Axiom, two of its nearby competitors.
the menu offers items that are common in Japan, including Bento Box lunches, full of a variety of tasty options to sample. Bento Boxes are the equivalent of our American lunch boxes. Bentos can be enjoyed in the restaurant
or picked up and taken out for picnics and working lunches. Most include rice, miso soup and salad.
speaking of which, rarely do i like a house salad enough to mention it, but the simple crunchy iceberg with shredded cabbage and carrots was just a backdrop for the most delicious dressing. After verifying that no one was watching, i actually used my spoon to lap up every last drop. i won’t tell if you won’t!
Mikyong Lee, who also owns two other MK’s in tarrant c ounty. she makes all of the signature sauces, dressings and even the fresh kim chee (Korean fermented-cabbage condiment) herself.
they are all family recipes, and she doesn’t trust their preparation to any of her chefs. the house dressing is a creamy and sweet miso combination and worth checking out. Although Ms. Lee generously offered me a sample of a fresh batch of her kim chee, after noticing me wince at having to politely decline, she said, “it is always better when it is freshly made.” Alas, kim chee is one of the few acquired tastes that i have simply failed to acquire!
i toyed with ordering the tuna tataki, a lightly seared piece of sushi-grade Big eye tuna, but opted for the Ahi tower ($12.95) for an appetizer instead. the stacked presentation includes layers of spicy crab, cucumber, avocado and minced spicy tuna on top. it was very fresh tasting, like an unrolled plate of sushi. in the corner were four generous and colorful and crunchy spoonfuls of caviar to sample. the plate was drizzled with four types of sauces as well, from sweet teriyaki to wasabi mayonnaise. Although it is attractive when served, once everyone at the table inserts his or her fork a couple of times, it loses its appeal and becomes a yummy but sloppy mess. i would suggest it as a perfect lunch or dinner entree for one.
With many traditional favorites to choose from, narrowing down our dinner entrees was daunting. there are teriyaki dishes, udon noodles, katsu (breaded and fried pork cutlets) and yakisoba, but something more original caught my eye, Korean-style barbecue. this is not readily available on most local menus, so my choice of Kal-Bi ($18.95), or grilled beef short ribs, was a must-try. the simple and traditional flavor of these bone-in ribs, which are cut cross-section, was impressive. the oily and tender meat makes for the perfect finger food, so you are welcome to push aside your chopsticks and dig right in.
We also tried another variety of the specialty rolls, since it is a sushi joint after all. the samurai roll ($11.75) blended tuna, crab and cucumber in soy paper and topped it all off with fresh salmon and a sweet sauce. it tasted fresh, but the rolls we chose arrived a little thin, and the
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Inside the doors you will find many design options competing for your attention. You won’t find a tranquil, Zen mood here. It is like ADDwonderland, with flashing flat screens throughout and bright hits of neon mixed with many additional styles of lighting, including rope lights mounted under the bar area (which also happens to be at near-blinding eye-level when seated in the dining section). The dining and sushi bar come off as sleek and modern, while the bar is brightly colored and cartoonish with 50s style bar stools. The feel is stimulating but also a little distracting. I just thought there was a lot going on.
For dessert, we sampled the Fried Sponge Cake with Strawberry Sauce ($5.50). Unlike the other mostly ice cream-based desserts, this one was (really) sweet and rich, creatively arranged to look like a typical sushi roll. The best description would be to say it was like fried Twinkies at the State Fair — it felt wrong, but we couldn’t stop eating it!
So the interior choices weren’t my thing. But, the service was great, and the overall experience was positive. With a menu offering so many tempting options, I can see why Mikyong has a growing group of regulars giving her good word-of-mouth advertising.
Generational Barbecue
If you office downtown, chances are that you have been to Bailey’s Barbeque at least once or twice. If not, you may have never heard of this little gem. Generations of loyal lunchtime patrons have kept Bailey’s in business for 80 years.
by Courtney Dabney
Hole-in-the-wall” does not begin to describe bailey’s barbeque. this tiny joint boasts only six tables and seats a mere 18 people inside. a small patio, off to the side, offers a couple of additional tables. but that is not why people flock to this shack nestled between towering office buildings, holding court just across the street from the Federal building.
Most of the business is take-out, with a steady stream of hungry office-dwellers stopping in to grab lunch on the run. the service is always fast and the quality is consistent. in fact, few restaurants in town can claim the timetested consistency you will find here. little has changed since J.t. bailey opened it in 1931. this cinder-block building with its red painted facade has weathered everything from the great
FYI
Located at: 826 Taylor St. Telephone: 817.335.7469 $ Open: Mon.-Thur. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fri. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
depression until now. downtown has literally grown up around it.
it is now run by Mr. bailey’s grandniece, brenda Phifer, who says the secret is in the smoke. you won’t find any fancy proprietary spice blends or secret family recipe rubs here. w hat you will find is the natural smokiness imparted by the oak used in the smoker that is responsible for the flavor of the meat.
Phifer has a schedule that is the envy of every restaurateur in town. bailey’s only serves lunch and only during the workweek. but, if you make it in before closing, around 4:30 most days, you can pick up your dinner by the pound and take it home with you.
we tried one of the daily specials, the smoked ham sandwich ($5.35). a generous portion of thick sliced ham was tender and moist, served on a wheat bun. a side of potato salad is just $1.05. it is a combination of firm potato dices in a mustard and mayonnaise sauce. a rack of chips is another option as are the variety of Mindy lu’s Fried Pies for dessert. they do not serve any beer, and ice-cold sodas are served in the can. you can expect to find no frills but great value at bailey’s.
we also sampled the 2 Meat combo ($5.10) and chose a newer menu item, spicy pulled pork as well as the traditional sliced beef. the pork had great flavor with hits of spice at the back of your throat. it was a mound of falling-apart pork with a slight orange tinge from the spicy sauce mixed throughout. the sliced beef had a delicious and simple smoky blackened skin and was straight-up ’que. the house sauce was a bright and very tangy vinegar-based concoction. it really made the meat sing. For a side, i also tried the cole slaw ($1.05). it was crunchy with just-made freshness and a mild, not overly sweetened, creamy dressing.
the customers flowed up to the antique and time-worn wooden bar, complete with brass foot rails, to place their orders and then back toward the red-checkered condiment bar located in the center to decorate their selections with dill pickle slices, chopped onions and a splash of additional sauce to suit their taste. the welloiled machine never allowed much of a line to form during the steady lunch rush.
restaurant guide
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pricing: $ Entrees up to $10, $$ Entrees $10-$20, $$$ Entrees $20-$25, $$$$ Entrees $25 and over
Fort Worth TeXAS De Br AZil / 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. 4:30pm-9:30pm Sat.; Brunch 11am-3pm Sun.; Dinner 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$
Grapevine Boi nA Br AZA / 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. $ 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. $
WeinBUrGer’S Deli / 3 Village Circle, Westlake, 817.491.9119. Other location: 611 Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.5574. 8:30am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $
The Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha cordially invites you to attend our 17th Annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Greater Fort Worth; ZTA Foundation; & Patsy Ellis Roach Memorial Scholarship Fund
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 10:00 a.m. Reception, Raffle, and Boutique Shopping 11:30 a.m. Luncheon Seating Ridglea Country Club Fort Worth, Texas
Style Show featured by
Special Guest
“We Fight Back” performance by Singer/Songwriter, Tim Halperin TCU Alum & American Idol Top 12 Males
For additional event information, please visit FortWorthZTA.com
Roaming the Ranch
H3 Ranch
109 E. Exchange Ave.
817.624.1246, h3ranch.com
11 a.m.- 10 p.m. Mon. –Thurs. and until 11 p.m. on Fri.; Sat. 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Breakfast served Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.-noon.
In 1844, three men — Robert, William and David Hunter — came to America from Scotland and eventually founded one of the original livestock trading companies in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
H3 Ranch Restaurant, with its stuffed animals, antlers and real saddles at the bar, celebrates these early entrepreneurs and cattlemen. Hat hooks abound for the typical cowboy clientele.
H3 features flavors from its hickorysmoked grill — ribs, pork and, of course, steaks. There are several tempting options for dessert, each home
made daily. If you can pick only one, go for the pecan pie.
The tin ceiling tiles, stained glass windows and worn wooden floor planks give a visual hint of the early days of what is now the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.
The Stockyards is a must when you are entertaining guests from elsewhere. And H3 is attached to both the historic Stockyards Hotel and the colorful Booger Red’s Saloon, where the backside of a buffalo greets you over the bar. The front half is on the restaurant side. A little Western humor goes well with the ice-cold beer.
JOE T. GARCIA’S / 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ LA FAMILIA / 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat. $ LA PLAYA MAYA / 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $ LOS MOLCAJETES / 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $
LOS vAqUEROS / 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 2880 W. Berry St., 817.769.3070.11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11 am-10pm, Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Other location: Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441. -2300 $
MAMBO’S / 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. 11am- 2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-midnight Tue.Thu.; 5pm-2am Fri.-Sat. $ MI COCINA / 509 Main St., 817.877.3600. Other location: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ OLD RIP'S TEX MEX / 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.207.0777. 7:30 am-9:30 pm daily (open later for private parties or if there is a crowd). $-$$ THE ORIGINAL / 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $
PACO & JOHN / 1116 8th Ave., 817.810.0032. Breakfast/Lunch hours: 7:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat.; Dinner hours: 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ PAPPASITO’S CANTINA / 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ all locations PULIDOS / 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. Other location: 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $
RIvERA’S MEXICAN GRILL AND MARKET / 900 SH 183, White Settlement, Fort Worth, 817.367.0109. 7am-9pm, Mon.-Thu.; 7am-10pm, Fri.; 7am-11pm, Sat.; 9am-5pm, Sun. $-$$ RED CACTUS RESTAURANT / 3005 S. University Dr., 817.927.2933. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $ RIO MAMBO / 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$
EDDIE V’S / 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. Open daily at 4pm. $$$$
J&J OYSTER BAR / 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
LONE STAR OYSTER BAR / 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.Mon. $
PAPPADEAUX / 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$
RAZZOO’S / 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other location: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am2am Fri.-Sat. $$
FISH CITY GRILL / 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$
TRULUCK’S SEAFOOD, STEAK & CRAB HOUSE / 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm daily. $$$ Willow Park
FISH CREEK / 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 4pm-10pm Fri.; 4pm-9pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$
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BLUE MESA BAR & GRILL / 1600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372. Other Location: 1586 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.416.0055. Fort Worth: 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun.; Southlake: 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 9am-9:30pm Sun. $$
Weatherford THE WILD MUSHROOM STEAK HOUSE AND LOUNGE / 1917 Martin Drive, 817.599.4935. 5pm-9pm Mon. - Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$-$$$$
RISTORANTE
Cowtown Showdown
The American Cancer Society has its guns up against cancer, and the 19th annual Cowtown Ball Nov. 12 at River Ranch is where the gun-slingin’, toe-tappin’, grub-rustlin’ showdown will find Tarrant County’s cowboys and cowgirls puttin’ their best boots forward.
By Joy Donovan
Cowtown’s Boss There’s a new mayor in town, and she’s got the boots to prove it. Mayor Betsy Price knows exactly where the West begins … Fort Worth, Texas. The fun begins at the 19th annual Westernstyle American Cancer Society Cowtown Ball in Fort Worth.
Mayor Price is ready to take the reins of Cowtown wearing a getcha-noticed red ruffled suede jacket by Scully with a Finley white blouse, a beaded scarf by Sabira and a hat from M.L. Leddy’s. She adds a Whimsical Originals buckle with her own jeans and boots. You knew Fort Worth’s mayor would have her own boots, didn’t ya?
Photos courtesy Da Vinci Fine Portraiture
Fashions courtesy Leddy’s Ranch at Sundance Square
Photos taken at River Ranch in the Fort Worth Stockyards Hair and makeup courtesy The Bee’s Knees Salon
Rhinestone Cowgirls
Bling can be a cowgirl’s best weapon, and good cowgirls know how to win this showdown. Suede? Sure. Jeans? You betcha. Turquoise? Load it up. But the unexpected will work, too, for this American Cancer Society’s Cowtown Ball. Turquoise and silver are great, but so are ropes of pearls accented with gold and worn with a short skirt, tall boots and your best 10-gallon hat. Delicate lace paired with rugged cowgirl boots sure ’nuf will put a kick in a cowgirl’s step.
Sherron Deaver is ready to boot scoot in long chiffon skirt by Sabira with a ruffled Tasha Polizzi blouse under a DD Ranchwear stud suede vest.
Cowtown Ball committee member Allison Greenhaw, teams a tiered ruffle skirt by Hazel and Wish Turtleneck with Tres Chicas jewels and Lucchese zip-up boots.
Rebecca Keller, also a Cowtown Ball committee member, lassos lace for her Cowtown Ball outfit. Rebecca’s two-piece lace dress by Single is paired with Charlie One Horse fashion boots and an Elaine Turner handbag and Mary James jewelry.
Charlie One Horse fashion boots get committee member Shawna Duckworth ready to kick up her heels at Cowtown Ball. With them she wears a dress by Alice&Trixie, a Chan Luu handbag and statement piece jewels by Chasensully, Gypsy and Mia & Me.
Pulling out the Big Guns
The American Cancer Society Working in North Texas
• Funds seven cancer researchers totaling nearly $4.4 million in grants.
• Helped 9,600 patients with approximately 25,000 services last year through such programs as transportation assistance, breast cancer mentoring, patient navigation, and personal care items.
• Advocates for a smoke-free Texas.
• Offers speakers to educate the public about early cancer detection and prevention.
• Maintains a 24-hour-a-day information line to answer questions at 1-800-227-2345 and cancer.org.
• Saves lives for a world with less cancer and more birthdays.
Dr. Asad Dean, a member of Cowtown Ball’s sponsor Texas Oncology, wears
Scully leather vest with plaid cotton Plaid
Shirt by Shirt with Cowboy Images scarf, his handmade M.L. Leddy’s boots and his own jeans.
Event co-chair Jennifer Williams steps into her own boots and sports a taupe soutache ribbon dress and scarf, both by Chan Luu; an Organic Accessories buckle and vintage squash blossom necklace.
Honorary chairs Sally and Jeff King two-step in high Cowtown fashion. She wears a Cynthia Steffe green silk and knit skirt with a Chan Luu beaded top under a hand-knit shrug by Georgina Estafania. Her jewelry is from Mia & Me. His leather blazer by Scully gets a TCU tie and shirt, exclusive to Leddy's locations. He adds Kasil jeans and Lucchese Caiman boots.
Corrie Watson, Cowtown Ball sponsor and owner of Frank Kent Cadillac, is ready for the party in a green silk Chasensully poncho and Leatherock belt. With it she wears Tres Chicas jewelry and her own jeans and boots.
People
and events that shaped our city
fwflashback
Playing in the Dirt a Quarter-Million Miles From Home Nov. 20, 1969
Apollo 12 astronaut and paschal high school graduate alan Bean holds a special environmental sample container filled with lunar soil. a hasselblad camera is mounted on the chest of his spacesuit. Mission commander pete conrad, who took this image, is reflected in Bean's helmet visor. apollo 12 was the second manned mission to the Moon, landing in the ocean of storms nov. 19, 1969. Bean, the lunar module pilot, was awarded an honorary doctorate of science from texas Wesleyan in 1972.
Courtesy: NASA
“It’s
Your Lawn Just Twice A Week Or Less.
TWICE A WEEK IS PLENTY
Even in a drought, your lawn doesn’t need more than two good soakings a week. Thorough, infrequent watering is more natural. It encourages deeper roots which can go longer periods without water.
BROWN IS OK
Droughts are stressful for lawns. If your grass turns brown and goes dormant, don’t worry. It’s an act of self-preservation and nature’s way of saving energy. Keep watering – efficiently – your grass will come back when the things cool down.
HIGHER THE BETTER
Mow as little as possible and set your mower as high as it will go. Taller grass takes the heat better, grows deeper roots and dries out slower. And you might get a day off from mowing.
NOT AN ENDLESS SUPPLY
Did you know that Tarrant County water comes from a system of reservoirs managed by the Tarrant Regional Water District? Even though they hold lots of water, we don’t have a drop to waste.
Those reservoirs depend on rainfall. When rain is scarce and temps go up, lake levels can drop pretty fast. And a lot of that water is poured on our lawns – let’s make sure we’re being smart with it.
DON’T WATER BETWEEN 10AM AND 6PM
In most cities it’s against code to water between 10 and 6. This saves water because, in the heat of the day, much of that water is lost to evaporation.
Want to fine-tune your Lawn Whisperer talents? Visit our website to friend the Lawn Whisperer and learn how to have a great lawn and save water at the same time.
Incomparable ServIce
Aledo resident Todd Covington readily sympathizes with the pressures of a demanding lifestyle. As the owner/president of Covington Wireless and dad to three active children, Covington is frequently on the move. And whether he’s tending to business or shuttling kids to and from their many activities, Covington requires a high-performance auto that is sleek in its styling, smart in its technology and loaded with an array of family-friendly features. That’s why his vehicle of choice is a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL550. Boasting mighty torque for quick acceleration, paddle shifters, an integrated Bluetooth system, room for seven adults and dual seven-inch LCD screens for rear-seat entertainment, the GL—which Covington dubs his “soccer dad kid mobile”—provides a host of amenities perfectly designed to meet the needs of the entire family.
The auto, purchased from Park Place Motorcars Grapevine, is the fifth vehicle Covington has acquired from the dealership. He consistently returns to Park Place for their impeccable attention to detail and incomparable service. “Park Place has always gone the extra mile,” he said. “I continue to be impressed with the effort they put forth to place you in a vehicle you want and not what is simply sitting on the show room floor. ... In today’s economy it is exciting to see a company produce results that are customer friendly.”
