Cross Timbers, TX February 2019

FEBRUARY 2019

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2019 PUBLISHER

Jane Krzysiak | Jane.Krzysiak@LifestylePubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Stephanie Hasbrouck | Stephanie.Hasbrouck@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Stephanie Hasbrouck

Curating Creativity

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Robert Ray Photography, Nancy Loch

IT’S THE SHORTEST MONTH OF THE YEAR, BUT THERE’S NO SHORTAGE OF EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING HERE IN SOUTHERN DENTON COUNTY. February is about roses, three-day weekends, things that sparkle and cold weather that teases the promise of a thaw. It’s the perfect time to let your own creative juices begin to flow. When thinking of ideas for our Arts + Makers issue, we were inspired by the talented local creatives who beautify our community with their work. Whether it’s regional theater performances, the LISD student arts scene or handmade goods from local artisans, we were inspired by the creative culture our community is bursting with.

One of our favorite arts-related experiences is the phenomenal Lake Cities Ballet, where this month we share what it takes to bring a show such as the family-friendly Coppelia to life. Additionally, throughout the year one can take in the artistic endeavors of talented LISD students when they journey down the halls of the LISD Administration building. Keep in mind it’s time to gear up for LISD’s annual student art show at the Gallery of the MCL Grand, as well. Prepare to be swept away as though you are visiting the Chelsea Arts District when you simply hopped across Highway 35.

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Carlos and Susan Palacio offer several creative espresso drinks along with highquality black coffee day in and day out. And, if you’re on the hunt for some locally made Valentine’s Day gifts for your sweetie, we recommend checking out Nicole Kraus with Handmade and Reclaimed for something unique they’ll always cherish.

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We hope you find inspiration in these pages and come to appreciate the unique

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opportunities we are afforded by living in such a vibrant, imaginative commu-

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nity. Consider this issue your guide to unleash your own ingenuity or simply enjoy and support the creative fruits from your neighbor artisans. Our motto for the month? “Go forth and create! Or, at least support those who do!”

Happy February, Cross Timbers Lifestyle readers!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

FEATURES 14 A Latte Love Novel Coffee Roasters Is on a Mission to Provide the Best Cup of Coffee in Town

18 Handmade and Reclaimed Local Artist Nicole Kraus Gives New Life to Old Materials

28 Art in Motion LakeCities Ballet Theatre Presents Coppelia March 29-31

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34 Young Artists Lewisville ISD Administrative Center Showcases Student Art

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

23 Travel Destination 28 Back Stage 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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GOOD TIMES

Cross Timbers Rotary Holiday Luncheon Celebrates Truth and Valor Cross Timbers Rotary Club hosted its annual Christmas luncheon at the Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Flower Mound on Dec. 14. Music was provided by Argyle High School's acapella choir, Remedy; and Harper Grace of American Idol fame. Col. Matthew Amidon was the keynote speaker, and Argyle High school's theater troupe performed the timeless The Gift of the Magi.

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Flower Mound Chamber Luncheon Honors Key Citizens and Businesses Flower Mound Chamber’s Holiday Luncheon was held Dec. 4 at Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Flower Mound. Special honorees were Matt Tobben, Ambassador of the Month; Lantana Golf Club, Business of the Month; Tracy Sottiaux, Timber Creek Elementary, Teacher of the Month; Timber Creek Elementary, School of the Month; Lizzie Gallini, Flower Mound High School: Student of the Month.

Wellington Elementary Students Ring Bell for Salvation Army Marlene Price's Wellington Elementary second-grade class helped “ring” in the holiday season with the Salvation Army during a visit to the Walmart Neighborhood Market. "We spend a lot of time in class throughout the year talking about how we can give to others and spread kindness to those around us, so it only seemed fitting to put this into action," Marlene says.

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AROUND TOWN

ADVENTURES ONLINE The Town of Flower Mound offers online regis-

LISD OFFERS SOCIAL MEDIA AND CYBER SAFETY PRESENTATION

tration through the Adventures Online Registration

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system. Residents can access up-to-date infor-

ISD employees, parents and the community pres-

mation and register for recreation, athletics and

ents “Social Media and Cyber Safety” 6-8 p.m.

senior programming and renew their CAC mem-

Thursday, Feb. 26, at the LISD Administrative

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LEWISVILLE ISD STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN KINDNESS CONVOCATION More than 350 students from all 15 Lewisville ISD

MHS HONORS STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS

middle schools joined for a Kindness Convocation

Marcus High School named its 2018 Striving

on Nov. 28 at Leo C. Stuver Auditorium. The inau-

for Excellence Award recipients: Kaitlyn Nowack,

gural event featured keynote speaker Houston

Ryan Shuda, Aynslee Barber, Katie Boothe, Taylor

Kraft, whose CharacterStrong curriculum helps

Chaple, Carley Vassh, Lilly Ryan and Madeline

create more compassionate cultures in schools

Condron (not pictured). In order to receive this

and communities. NBC DFW anchor and LISD

award, students showed leadership ability, good

product Kris Gutierrez spoke at the event, and

character and excelled academically with a 97 per-

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cent or above in anatomy and physiology class.

Humphries served as emcee. The students, who have all been named “Kindness Ambassadors,” all wore the color orange.

FLOWER MOUND PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS ART PARTY The Flower Mound Public Library played host to the Fourth Annual Town of Flower Mound Art Party

LAKESIDE INSTALLATION OF SMALL CELL ANTENNAS TO HELP CELL COVERAGE Better cell service for AT&T customers should be in the cards this month for customers in the Lakeside DFW area. Crews from Microwave Transmission Systems, Inc. began the process of installing 12 small cell antennas in Lakeside in mid-December.

in November. The event was coordinated by the

“I expect it will be near the end of February before

Town of Flower Mound Cultural Arts Commission,

all the antennas are operational,” said MTSI's Pat

Flower Mound Public Library and Lewisville ISD

Kelly, who oversaw the process.

art teachers. More than 1,000 guests attended

Antennas will be located throughout the com-

the community event that featured artwork from

munity, including three in the median of Lakeside

all of the schools in the district, performances by

Parkway (one between Northwood and Surrey,

Bluebonnet Elementary School’s Show Choir and

and two between the northern and central

the Voices of Flower Mound.

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roundabouts) and one near Sunset Point. Poor cell service has been a way of life in Lakeside, a hangover from the lack of residents in southern Flower Mound prior to 2015.

FLOWER MOUND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS OF THE YEAR At the Dec. 17 Flower Mound Town Council meeting, Mayor Dixon and 2017 Outstanding

Funding for the small cell antenna network was

Citizen of the Year Marilyn Lawson announced

approved by AT&T in November 2017, but develop-

the recipients of the 2018 Flower Mound

ers hope to include other service providers.

Outstanding Citizenship Award.

“We are also petitioning to implement a similar

Don McDaniel received the 2018 Outstanding

program within Lakeside for other carriers such as

Citizenship Award. A Flower Mound resident

Verizon and T-Mobile,” said Jimmy Archie, manag-

for more than 15 years, Don has served on Town

ing partner of Realty Capital.

Council and is a part of many civic organizations, including the Summit Club, Cross Timbers Rotary and the Mound Foundation.

The Flower Mound Summit Club received the 2018 Outstanding Citizenship Group Award. The club formed in 1974 and comprises community leaders who are dedicated to serving others. As the town’s oldest fraternal organization, the group hosts the annual Easter Sunrise Service on the Mound, Western Saloon and Casino Night fundraiser and cooks hot dogs and burgers for many nonprofit organizations and events.

Alton Bowman was recognized as the first person to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. Alton, a Flower Mound resident for more than 34 years, has been a member of the Cultural

MHS ATHLETES SIGN LETTERS OF INTENT The following Marcus High School athletes recently

Arts Commission, Environmental Conservation Committee, the Mound Foundation and the Cross Timbers Artists’ Guild, among others.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

a latte love NOVEL COFFEE ROASTERS IS ON A MISSION TO PROVIDE THE BEST CUP OF COFFEE IN TOWN

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY 14

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WHEN CARLOS AND SUSAN PALACIO DECIDED TO PUR-

ingredients, as well as expertly training our staff to create the

SUE AN ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURE IN 2013, THEIR

best product possible,” she says.

PASSION FOR COFFEE AND PEOPLE INSPIRED THEM TO

“Our staff loves to create unique offerings, such as the Good

OPEN TRIO CRAFT COFFEE. This past fall, Trio merged with

Morning Vietnam, our take on Vietnamese iced coffee; Wild Oat

its longtime coffee provider and became Novel Coffee Roasters.

Latte; and Bourbon Maple Latte. Additionally, we always have

“We carried Novel Coffee Roasters coffee in our shop for sev-

a seasonal menu complete with unique offerings and house-

eral years and had developed a very close working relationship

made syrups,” Susan says.

Carlos has brought Hispanic flair to the menu with his horch-

with the roastery owners. They were a roastery without a retail presence, and we were a retail store without a roastery. So, it

ata, which, she says, is the best in town.

“Our hope is that you won’t find a better cup of coffee in DFW.”

made sense to merge and combine our efforts into one brand,” Susan says. “We hope this partnership will mean great things

Susan says it’s important that Novel Coffee Roasters provides

for us as we get to be involved in every part of the coffee process

the best possible coffee to the community because coffee is a

and are now connected on an even deeper level with what we

beloved part of everyday life.

“Coffee offers us something more than just our morning

are doing and what we are serving.”

Novel Coffee Roasters specializes in high-quality black coffee

boost,” she says. “We drink it because it makes us feel good. We feel comforted by it. We enjoy it. We want to share a conversa-

and creative espresso drinks.

“At our shop, we strive to offer the highest quality experi-

tion over it. It’s a great uniter worldwide.”

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ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Handmade and Reclaimed LOCAL ARTIST GIVES NEW LIFE TO OLD MATERIALS

CREATING BEAUTIFUL THINGS FROM DISCARDED MATERIALS IS A WAY OF LIFE FOR NICOLE KRAUS. Her work is a reflection of her faith in God, whom she says has created something beautiful in her.

Nicole, owner of Handmade and Reclaimed, makes rustic, modern home decor from reclaimed wood. She states on her website: “I love taking old, broken and unwanted things and breathing new life into them. I love it because that is exactly what my savior Jesus did for me.”

Nicole says her business was born of necessity in 2015.

“I had been a stay-at-home mom, but our family needed me to help out financially, and with a 7- and 3-year-old at home, I was having a hard time figuring out what that could be. One day, I was cleaning out my garage and realized I had a ton of old wood and paint, and I thought I could teach myself how to create some cute signs. If all else failed, I would just keep them for my own home.”

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Nicole’s idea did not fail; instead, it flourished into a successful business. Her shop is now housed in the Painted Tree in Highland Village.

She says she named her business Handmade and Reclaimed because it had a double meaning.

“On the one hand, it speaks to what I create. I create

a little love, end up in a place of prominence in some-

one-of-a-kind items that are handmade, and I also use

one’s home, usually with a verse or quote that inspires

reclaimed wood to create the signs and home decor. On

them daily,” Nicole says.

the other hand, it speaks to who I am as a child of God.

In addition to showcasing her pieces in the Painted

I was handmade by my father, lovingly and purposefully

Tree, Nicole also creates custom pieces for individuals

made. And through Jesus’ death and resurrection, I was

in the community.

reclaimed back to him.”

people who are ordering them,” she says. “They often

“I truly believe the Lord opened this door for me as a way

want me to create for them signs with words spoken by

to bless others, as well as to bless our family. Every piece

loved ones, prayers or their favorite scripture. To be able

of broken, unwanted wood that we find on the side of the

to create that for them is such a blessing to me. I abso-

road reminds me of my life before Christ. But God stepped

lutely love what I do and the people I do it for.”

in, dusted me off and saw value. He sought me out and created something beautiful in me. He gave me a new life.”

The pieces she creates have a similar story.

“I love that the pieces I create also have a story of restoration. Planks of wood destined for the dump, with 20

“A lot of the pieces that I make are very personal to the

Nicole says her faith inspires her work.

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Nicole says the community has been extremely supportive of her blossoming business.

“It has been a bit overwhelming—in a good way!” she says. “I have needed to recruit my family to help me when they can.”

Nicole creates signs, graphic T-shirts and many other home decor items. One of her favorite items she was commissioned to create was an 8-by-4-foot geometric art piece.

She says her most popular items are her signs and wall art.

“I sell a lot of scripture and song lyric signs, like ‘It is well with my soul’ and ‘Be still and know that I am God.’ I also sell a lot of the modern wall art pieces.”

One thing is for sure: no two wooden pieces are the same, she says.

“They are completely one-of-a-kind. The wood I work with has a history and character that makes it unlike another. That, coupled with the fact that each one is hand-painted by me, creates a piece that is one-of-a-kind.”

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About 25 minutes up the coast is where you can catch sights of what people often refer to as arguably the best sunsets you’ll ever see. Catch some of the best panoramic views of Santorini from 15th-century Byzantine castle ruins.

Situated on the side of caldera cliffs, Oia village offers tons of breathtaking viewing spots. Be sure to get there well before sunset—because of the area’s sundown popularity, you’ll find crowds of people gathered on streets, rooftops and stairs anticipating the one-of-akind experience.

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BACK STAGE

in Madison McKay and Steven Loch

LAKECITIES BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS COPPELIA MARCH 29-31 ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY NANCY LOCH

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Madison McKay and Steven Loch

THE LAKECITIES BALLET THEATRE DANCERS WILL PERFORM THE POPULAR, FAMILYFRIENDLY BALLET COPPELIA MARCH 29-31.

“It is definitely one of the most performed and popular comic ballets of our time due to its charming storytelling and mischievous characters,” says Kelly Lannin, artistic director of LakeCities Ballet Theatre. “The ballet was originally choreographed

by Arthur Saint Leon with music composed by Leo Delibes. It premiered in Paris in 1870.”

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The plot of the ballet centers around two young lovers, Swanilda and Franz, who encounter Dr. Coppelius and the life-size doll he has created that appears to be so real that the entire village believes it is the doctor’s daughter, Coppelia. Franz becomes infatuated with the beautiful Coppelia, who sits on her balcony reading each day.

“The feisty Swanilda suspects that things are not as they appear and decides to investigate and teach Franz a Lesson,” Kelly says.

The role of Swanilda will be played by Mikaela Seale, a senior at Hebron High School and member of LakeCities Ballet Theatre for five years. She has attended the summer programs at American Ballet Theatre and Ballet West.

Guest dancers Nigel Burgoine and Steven Loch will join the LakeCities Ballet company in the performance. Nigel, a former principal dancer with the London Festival Ballet and current artistic director of the Ballet Theatre of Toledo, will play the role of Dr. Coppelius. Steven, a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet and an alumnus of LakeCities Ballet Theatre and Ballet Conservatory, will play the role of Franz.

“Because it is a comedy, it is easy for the audience to follow the story, and you find yourself laughing often and anticipating what will happen next,” Kelly says. “It does return to a more traditional ballet feeling with beautiful dancing in the final act, which is the wedding of Franz and Swanilda.”

Kelly says the intricate set, originally built in 1991 when LakeCities Ballet first presented the ballet and revamped by Art Director Tom

“BECAUSE IT IS A COMEDY, IT IS EASY FOR THE AUDIENCE TO FOLLOW THE STORY, AND YOU FIND YOURSELF LAUGHING OFTEN AND ANTICIPATING WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT.”

Rutherford, offers the perfect backdrop for Coppelia.

“Tom has two Emmy Awards for his work with the television show Wishbone that was popular in the late ‘90s, and we are lucky to have him,” Kelly says.

In addition, costume designers Carla Mowery and Nancy Loch have recreated costumes to perfectly suit the story.

“They both design, construct and organize our beautiful costumes,” Kelly says. “Because tutus are so expensive, often they must take a tutu and totally redecorate it for different ballets.”

And the dancers bring the story to life, Kelly says, with their artistry and talent.

They take daily classes to maintain their strength and technique and rehearse three days per week for about seven to 10 hours, depending on their roles.

“The dancers do work incredibly hard to bring this story to life,” Kelly says.

“Dancers work hard to study the character so they are able to tell the story without words, but they must also do it while dancing with the technical demands of classical ballet.

“The artistic and production staff and the Board of Directors of LakeCities Ballet Theatre work hard to give our dancers the sets, costumes and choreography they deserve to match their hard work and dedication,” Kelly says.

“Coppelia will be a perfect example of dance, theater, sets, costumes and music coming together to create something special.”

For more information about Coppelia and the LakeCities Ballet Theatre, visit LakeCitiesBallet.org.

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Nigel Burgoine

Madison McKay and Nigel Burgoine

Amanda Evans

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FEBRUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

4, 11, 18 & 25 SPRING GARDENING SERIES The Flower Mound Public Library host

a

four-part

Spring

Gardening Series, presented by the Denton County Master Gardener Association.

Sessions

out. at Doubletree Ranch. This month

For tickets or more information, visit

it's Valentine Craft Night. Cost is $35

LewisvilleChamber.org.

per couple, and participants must be 21 and up. Space is limited, and reg-

Flower Mound Public Library

will

Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Lewisville.

include

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15-17

Companion Planting on Feb. 4, Yard

Enjoy making old-fashioned candies for

Art Smarts on Feb. 11, Landscape

your Valentine at Nash Farm’s Victorian

Design for Success on Feb. 18 and

Candy Making Workshop from 10 a.m.

SUCCess with Succulents on Feb.

-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. Nash Farm is

Christian Youth Theater presents

25. All presentations are free and

located at 626 Ball St. in Grapevine.

Annie, Jr. With equal measures of

7 p.m. at the library, 3030 Broadmoor Lane.

Email

fmpl@flower-mound.

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ANNIE, JR.

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Annie charms everyone’s hearts

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ets online, visit CYTDallas.org.

will host Bowling for Scholars at 9 a.m.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE & SILENT AUCTION

Saturday, Feb. 9, at Main Event, 2070 South Stemmons Freeway in Lewisville.

16-17

Courtyard by Marriott Dallas

Two-hour sessions will begin at 9 a.m.,

Flower Mound

11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The event raises

Altrusa International of Dallas will host

funds for 10 student scholarships,

a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre &

providing two at each of the Lewisville

The Great Texas Train Show will be

Silent Auction from 7-10 p.m. Friday,

ISD high schools. For information, visit

from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16

Feb. 8, at the Courtyard by Marriott

Facebook.com/LISDPTA.

to Sunday, Feb. 17 at Premier Events

Way. The evening includes a threecourse meal, cash bar and a murder mystery enacted by award-winning Lagniappe Productions. The event also will include a silent auction.

Eventbrite.com

THE GREAT TEXAS TRAIN SHOW

Premier Event Center, Lakeland Plaza

Center, Lakeland Plaza, 1165 South

Dallas Flower Mound, 4330 Courtyard

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Stemmons Freeway in Lewisville.

TEXAS TUNES 2019: RAY WYLIE HUBBARD

from across the country, model train

The event will include more than 300 tables of trains for sale, exhibitors displays, workshops, demonstrations,

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

door prizes and much more. For more

Texas Tunes 2019: Ray Wylie Hubbard

information,

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will be from 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb.

TheGreatTexasTrainShow.

HAVANA NIGHTS 56TH ANNUAL AWARDS GALA

Lewisville. For more information, visit

Each

visit

Facebook.com/

9, at Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 North Charles St. in MCLGrand.Tix.com.

Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Lewisville

year

the

Lewisville

Area

Chamber of Commerce recognizes its members for the outstanding work they do in their business and in the

15 VALENTINE CRAFT NIGHT

16 OPEN AUDITIONS FOR WILLY WONKA Studio B Performing Arts

Studio B Performing Arts will host open auditions for Willy Wonka,

Doubletree Ranch Park (Barn)

casting all ages from 10 a.m.-1

a Havana Nights-themed party from

Come together with members of the

p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Studio

6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at

community for a fun couples night

B Performing Arts, 2400 FM-407

community. This year’s event includes

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istration is recommended one week

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in Highland Village. For more information, visit StudioBTheater.com.

17 BLACK BOX SONGWRITER SERIES FEATURING GRETCHEN PETERS

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

The Black Box Songwriter Series featuring Gretchen Peters will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 North Charles St. in Lewisville. For more information, visit MCLGrand.com.

20 MONTHLY CPR COURSE

Highland Village Fire Department

The Highland Village Fire Department will host its monthly CPR/AED course from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the fire station, 1200 Highland Village Road.

Register online at HighlandVillage.org and select Community Services under the Fire Department menu, or contact the Highland Village Fire Department at 972.317.0890.

27 FABULOUS FEBRUARY FLORALS Bridlewood Golf Club

Learn how to make a beautiful flower arrangement.

Tickets are $65. Equipment and supplies provided. Learn all of the latest tips and tricks in creating a special flower arrangement while having a fabulous time with friends. No previous experience necessary. Alice's Table, as seen on Shark Tank. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit AlicesTable.com.

28 CHILI COOK-OFF 2019

McAuliffe Elementary School

McAulliffe Elementary School will hold its 14th

P U T YO U R C IT Y O N O U R M A P. Start a magazine & build a legacy.

Annual Chili Cook-Off from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the school, 2300 Briarhill Blvd. in Highland

Life is short. Love what you do.

Village. Enjoy a free tasting from 5-6:30 p.m., free

LifestylePubs.com/OwnIt

entertainment, games and food.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

young artists LEWISVILLE ISD ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER SHOWCASES STUDENT ART ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LEWISVILLE ISD

THIS MONTH, CROSS TIMBERS LIFESTYLE CELEBRATES OUR MANY TALENTED STUDENT ARTISTS, WHOSE CREATIVITY IS TRULY INSPIRING. Artwork by students throughout the district can be found lining the front foyer of the Lewisville ISD Administrative Center in Lewisville. Two permanent displays in the Employee Services lobby include pieces from Marcus High School and Flower Mound High School. Members of the Lewisville ISD Fine Arts Department, who oversee the district’s fine arts programs, rotate among the schools throughout the year showcasing art from each one. Each showcase is exhibited for about a month. The exhibit is open for the public to view.

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