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Contents November 2014 74 Winter,

84 Last Man

Planning a getaway for one, two, or 12? No matter the size of your posse, we have the perfect itinerary, from family vacays in the Caribbean to solo excursions in Stowe, Vermont.

Early in his life, football player Lonnie Ballentine learned about sacrifice, leadership, and tackling challenges head-on. Those lessons came into play once more when the 21-year-old became the final pick in 2014’s NFL Draft.

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Standing

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Adventure In Burbank

In the heart of sunny SoCal, Burbank is eager to entertain with front-row seats to your favorite shows, behind-the-scenes studio access, live theater, and more.

SNOW GOING

Ski your way to Aspen’s Pine Creek Cookhouse. ON THE COVER / He may be the NFL’s Mr. Irrelevant, but Lonnie Ballentine is keeping his head up. PHOTOGRAPHY BY TODD SPOTH

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Contents November 2014

To-Do List 10 Action Items in This Issue 1 See the Stephen

Hawking biopic Page 37

2 Fry finger food Page 41

3 Kick up Moscow mules Page 42

4 Glean pro tips from rookies Page 47

5 Dive into a

dolphin fact Page 51

6 Debunk a Lassie myth Page 54

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Front 16 18 20 24 26 28 30 34 37 41 47 51 57

Gary’s Greeting Saludos de Gary You Made Our Day Our Star Rapid Rewards Freedom Story From the Editor Feedback Snapshots Media Center Eat Drink Sleep Wise Guide Numbers Business

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74 Winter, Party of ___. 84 Last Man Standing 100 Your Adventure In

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Nonstop Love 122 Promotional Series: Spirit of Reno Tahoe 141 Calendar 151 Fun! 170 Products and Services 172 Spotlight 174 Community Outreach 175 Flight Service 176 Information 178 Rapid Rewards 180 Terminal Maps 182 Route Map 184 The “If” List

7 Expand your

local network Page 58

8 Test-drive a new tablet Page 60

9 Pick up your

reading pace Page 62

10 Enjoy jazz in

NOLA Page 141

PHOTOGRAPHY BY UNDINE PRÖHL/GRUPO HABITA (POOL), TODD SPOTH (LONNIE BALLENTINE), COURTESY OF VISIT BURBANK (CARS); ILLUSTRATIONS BY ALEKS SENNWALD (PEOPLE), STEFANIE PEPPING (TOY)

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CEO & OWNER Bonnie McElveen-Hunter CHAIRMAN EMERITUS Eugene Johnston SECRETARY-TREASURER Patricia M. McConnell PRESIDENT Craig Waller CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Leigh Ann Klee

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GARY’S GREETING

Putting Hospitality into Practice with us, you feel that sense of warmth and hospitality from our People. We’ve always hung our hat on offering the very best Customer Service in the industry, and, in my opinion, nobody does it better than Southwest’s nearly 46,000 Employees. Additionally, we continue to invest considerable time and energy into taking our Customer Service to the next level, to truly embody the idea of being hospitable as a Company. Hospitality is the act of establishing a friendly relationship between hosts and guests. But for us, it means much

more than that: Words like caring, welcoming, and attentive come to mind, just to name a few. Providing top-notch Customer Service certainly means having convenient, user-friendly processes in place and being prepared to meet our Customers’ needs. But the questions we ask ourselves are, “How can we take that a step further and establish meaningful connections with our Customers?” and “How can we get to know them and what’s important to them in order to understand how to make their trip more enjoyable?” Our Purpose is to connect people to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost travel. Any transportation company can claim to connect Customers from point A to B. But the human connections we make with our Customers along the way are fulfilling on a much deeper level; they are where we find the greatest joy and passion in what we do. On that note, I would like to offer you my sincerest thanks for allowing us the opportunity to share our unique brand of hospitality with you. It means the world to us, and it’s one of our greatest blessings. Warmest wishes to you and yours this season!

Gary Kelly Chairman, President, and CEO Southwest Airlines

PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN KELLER

I always love this time of the year, as the leaves bring us beautiful fall colors, football season gets into full swing, and we gather together with loved ones to pause and give thanks for our many blessings. In that spirit, I also think about what it means to really care about people, to be welcoming and friendly toward one another—in other words, the concept of hospitality. We’ve always said that at Southwest Airlines we treat each other like Family and our Customers like guests in our home. So I hope that when you travel

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Siempre me ha encantado esta época del año, cuando las hojas nos regalan los preciosos colores del otoño, la temporada de fútbol va a toda marcha y nos reunimos con nuestros seres queridos para tomarnos un momento y dar gracias por nuestras muchas bendiciones. Con ese mismo ánimo, también pienso en lo que significa en realidad preocuparse por los demás y ser agradables y amables los unos con los otros. En otras palabras, practicar el concepto de la hospitalidad. Siempre hemos dicho que en Southwest Airlines nos tratamos como Familia y consideramos a nuestros Clientes como invitados que nos visi-

tan en nuestro hogar. Es por ello que espero que cuando viajes con nosotros, sientas la misma sensación de calidez y hospitalidad por parte de nuestra Gente. Siempre hemos ofrecido el mejor Servicio al Cliente de la industria y, en mi opinión, nadie lo hace mejor que los casi 46,000 empleados de Southwest. Además, seguimos destinando una gran cantidad de tiempo y energía en llevar al siguiente nivel nuestro Servicio al Cliente, para plasmar fielmente la idea de ser hospitalarios como Compañía. La hospitalidad es el acto de establecer una relación amistosa entre anfitriones y huéspedes, pero para

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN KELLER

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nosotros significa mucho más que eso: me vienen a la mente conceptos como ser solícitos, amables y atentos, por nombrar solamente algunos. Ofrecer un Servicio al Cliente de primera en realidad significa tener establecidos procesos convenientes y fáciles de usar, y estar preparados para satisfacer las necesidades de nuestros Clientes. No obstante, las preguntas que nos hacemos son: “¿Cómo podemos llevarlo un paso más allá y establecer conexiones significativas con nuestros Clientes?” y “¿Cómo podemos llegar a conocerles y saber qué es importante para ellos, para entender cómo hacer que su viaje sea más placentero?” Nuestro objetivo es conectar a las personas con aquello que es importante en sus vidas, en vuelos agradables, confiables y de bajo costo. Cualquier compañía de transporte puede decir que conecta a sus clientes entre el punto A y el B. Pero las conexiones humanas que entablamos con nuestros Clientes a lo largo del camino ocurren a un nivel mucho más profundo. Es allí donde encontramos el mayor placer y la pasión por lo que hacemos. Con respecto a esto último, me gustaría darte mi más sincero agradecimiento por brindarnos la oportunidad de compartir contigo nuestra marca de hospitalidad única. Significa todo para nosotros y es una de nuestras mayores bendiciones. Recibe nuestros más cálidos saludos para ti y los tuyos en esta temporada.

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Every month, Southwest Airlines gets thousands of compliments from Customers telling stories of over-the-top acts of Employee kindness. Want to share yours? Visit southwest.com/contact-us.

Dear Southwest, I was in the Baltimore airport waiting to fly home when someone from your company made an announcement that a flight full of veterans was about to disembark. The vets came out of the tunnel, one by one. Their families, your staff, and people waiting in the terminal gave each person a standing ovation. It’s amazing to see a company show thanks the way you guys did for all the veterans. That’s something I’ll truly remember. I now always want to fly Southwest. —Marla Calanni A GENEROUS GIFT

During a flight, I started talking to the cabin crew. Flight attendant Andrea “AJ” Carrell is the perfect employee for Southwest. She was wearing a bracelet decorated with wings in the shape of a heart and a rhinestone cross on top of the wings. I asked where she had purchased it because I wanted to get one for our granddaughter. She told me, and we all continued to talk. Just before we landed in Seattle, AJ handed me her bracelet, which she had wrapped up, and said, “Give it to your granddaughter.” I told her 20 SOUTHWEST NOVEMBER 2014

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no, but she insisted I take it. I fly with Southwest almost every week. You have the best crews in the air, and AJ could teach a course on how to be the perfect flight attendant. Besides the gift to our granddaughter, she was excellent at her job of taking care of the passengers. I wish there was more I could do to let Southwest know how much I appreciate the airline and its employees. I want AJ to be recognized for being the sweet, thoughtful, caring person she is. —James Barr CUP OF KINDNESS

I had traveled miles to Long Island MacArthur Airport to pick up my nephew, who was arriving from St. Louis for a visit. The plane was delayed, and there was no coffee anywhere at the airport. Two women at the Southwest ticket counter took pity on me and brewed me a cup of decaf from their own coffeemaker. They were very gracious and understanding. Their names are Yvette Cruz and Sheri Miller. Please thank them for me! —Sharen Dykeman GOOD DETECTIVE WORK

I want to thank Jamie Dishman, who works at the Southwest counter in Austin. I left my keys at the checkin counter and didn’t notice until I got to my destination. I filed a claim, but Jamie went one better. She lives in the same town as me: Cedar Park, Texas. She saw a Cedar Park library-card tag on my keys, went to the library during her free time, and waited as ILLUSTRATION BY ALEKS SENNWALD

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My husband was called back to work early from our ski vacation, and I was left to travel home with our children, two car seats, a stroller, a diaper bag, two backpacks, and two huge pieces luggage—all on my own. I was not sure how to get my children and all our luggage to my car, which was parked off-site. As I was talking to Shannon Biondo, the flight attendant on board our flight from Denver to Dallas, I asked if she knew of a service the airport offered that could assist me. She didn’t hesitate but said, “I’ll help you. This is my last leg, and I’m going home.” I told her she did not need to do this, but she insisted. While everyone deplaned, I waited until the end to exit with my entourage. As I was leaving, Beth Purser, another flight attendant on board, offered to help as well. Beth and Shannon both followed me down to baggage claim. They grabbed my luggage along with theirs, and off we went. They waited for the shuttle to arrive and helped load all of my belongings before they caught their own bus to go home. My mother-inlaw and one of my best friends have both worked as flight attendants, and I know how exhausted they could be after they have completed a trip. The kindness that these flight attendants demonstrated was so generous and unforgettable. Thank you, Beth and Shannon, for all your help. To you it might not seem like that big of a deal, but to me it meant a lot. —Angele Burton FIRST-NAME BASIS

The crew on this flight went out of their way to provide a great experience for our great-grandson, Bruce, an almost 3-year-old special needs boy

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with severe medical issues. He and his mom (our granddaughter) were returning home to Missouri after visiting with us at our winter home in South Texas. As they boarded the plane, Bruce was invited by the captain—who was also named Bruce—to enter the cockpit, sit in the co-pilot’s seat, and see firsthand what it was all about. What a thrill for a little boy! I don’t know names of any other crewmembers or who tipped them off that another Bruce was boarding but would like to send them my thanks for being so kind. They are to be commended! —Jane Twiss SPECIAL DELIVERY

Just wanted to express my appreciation for Lynnette Smith in baggage service at Minneapolis—St. Paul International Airport. Lynnette went above and beyond the call of duty by personally delivering our lost bags at 2:30 a.m. so that we could drive to our family reunion the next morning. Thanks, Lynnette and Southwest! —Jill Franks BEDTIME STORY

I had to go out of town for work and planned my return flight so that I could be home in time to tuck my kids in (I have twins who are 2 and a son who is 5). During the day I received an email that my flight was delayed, which meant I wouldn’t be home in time for their bedtime. I finished my work a little early, got to Baltimore/Washington International Airport about 30 minutes before an earlier flight, and made it through security 10 or 15 minutes before it was scheduled to leave. I ran to the gate (the guy was about to close the door) and asked if there was any way I could get a standby seat. He said to check with the gate agent. I ran to the desk and slightly interrupted the Southwest employee (sorry!). She was extremely nice, quickly checked the flight, and was able to accommodate me. Thank you to the employees at gate B6 for helping me make it home in time to tuck my children into bed! —Joanne Kukoda Elnicky

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Houston-based Flight Attendant Tahlia Martinez LUVs making Southwest Airlines Customers’ experiences more personal. “I LUV getting to greet every person who boards the plane and hearing their stories,” she says. “It keeps the job interesting!” Tahlia applied for the position while she was attending the University of Texas at Austin. Her stepmom, who’d worked at Southwest, suggested that she apply for one job instead of working three to cover tuition. Tahlia received her Flight Attendant wings in 2006 and, with the support of friends, family, and the Company, was able to earn her bachelor’s degree while commuting to Houston for work. “I never would have thought in a million years I would be a Flight Attendant, but I couldn’t be happier!” Southwest has truly become Tahlia’s second family. She shares the Southwest bond with her stepmom and her best friend, who was her roommate during Flight Attendant training. Tahlia even met her fiancé, an Army captain named Jeremy, on a Southwest flight only a couple weeks before he was deployed to Afghanistan. “One of the great things about my job is that I’ve been able to stay involved with my passions,” Tahlia says. Before her career at Southwest, she was an accomplished ballerina. After attending a performing arts high school, she danced with the San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet for six years and then headed to New York City to work at the Joffrey Ballet and study at the American Ballet Theatre. She has also choreographed for the Rockettes Summer Intensive dance programs in Austin and Pittsburgh and remains involved in performing arts by participating in local musicals. Tahlia’s warmth, spirit, and her Fun-LUVing personality make her an outstanding Southwest Employee and friend, and her dedication to the Company could not be more on “pointe.” —Marnie Brown

Blue Man Group is proud to give Tahlia Martinez two tickets to a Blue Man Group show as a token of appreciation for her work and dedication.

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Most of us probably don’t think much about fire trucks until we need one, but Brad Turk has these machines on his mind every day. “You know the wide-eyed little boy you always see watching the shiny red fire trucks in parades? That was me—and I still get that feeling.” As a regional sales manager for Rosenbauer, the world’s largest manufacturer of fire trucks and firefighting equipment, Brad has turned his passion into a career. He usually travels three or four times a month for work, and Southwest Airlines is his carrier of choice. “Southwest goes everywhere I need to go,” Brad says. “It’s cost-effective and offers convenient flight times. And, of course, bags fly free.” Brad got his start in the firefighting world 33 years ago, designing and building fire trucks. He has also served as a volunteer firefighter. Like Southwest, he puts a premium on Safety, reliability, cost, and excellent Customer Service. “Southwest has an easy boarding process, a hassle-free policy for last-minute ticket changes, and quick curbside checkin—and they care about their Customers.” Originally from the Pittsburgh area, Brad moved to Florida for his job 19 years ago, which is when his relationship with Southwest began. It started with family visits, expanded to business travel, and now includes leisure trips (he and his wife, Corinne, are especially excited about the airline’s new international service). As a Southwest Customer, Brad has made many fond memories, like the time he and Corinne met country star Joe Nichols on a flight to Nashville. The encounter didn’t end on the plane, either: Joe invited them to his concert. At first they didn’t think he was serious, but they showed up at the venue, told security they’d met Joe on a Southwest flight, and five minutes later were right by the stage. You might say it’s good to make friends in high places! Brad, we hope to always be a good friend and business partner to you, and we admire your passion for firefighting. Thank you for letting us ride along. —Monica Van Slate

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PICKED OFF Lonnie Ballentine shows there’s glory in being picked last.

Dear Reader,

It was a rite of childhood—of mine, anyway. The pickup baseball captains take turns choosing their teams. They run through the athletic kids first and then select from the reasonably coordinated. Then one points at Billy Stewart, whose glasses tend to fall off when he tries to catch the ball. The other waves in an accident-prone kid called Chipper because of a mishap involving his teeth. Next up, a boy known only for his speed to the Good Humor truck. Finally it comes down to Fred Blackburne and me. Fred swings

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a bat like a sleepwalker with a hammer. The captain weighs our respective liabilities—and picks Fred. That scene, so common in my generation, seems rare in these days of organized sports and adult supervision. I’m not nostalgic (believe me), but I personally benefited from the humiliation. For one thing, I learned to avoid any sport that necessitates a ball. On page 84 you’ll find a great story about another Last Kid Picked: Lonnie Ballentine, chosen last in the NFL Draft and thus given the title “Mr. Irrelevant.” It’s one of sport’s more ironic monikers, since being drafted at all means you’re one of the truly elite. Still, I like the idea of celebrating the last pick. When Lonnie, a safety, intercepts his first pass, the triumph will seem that much sweeter. I will know how he feels. My life is better for having been a Last Kid Picked, such as when I asked a beautiful resident of Washington, D.C., to marry me. She had dated men who were the professional equivalent of neighborhood team captains. And yet, 33 years ago this month, she picked me above them all and said yes. Lonnie and I, and all the other Last Kids Picked out there, simply need to remember the old saying that inevitably proves true: The last shall be first. —Jay Heinrichs Editorial Director

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Dear Editor,

I want to thank you for helping me be a better leader. As a regional sales ARISTOTLE’S BOOK OF manager for Sears Optical, I have LOVE T shared many of your articles with colleagues and top executives in our company. Besides the outstanding customer service and gracious associates, Southwest: The Magazine is another reason I choose to fly Southwest. Your articles are so very inspiring. The September issue piece “Aristotle’s Book of Love” was no different. I lead the No. 1 territory in our company, and my leadership style was strengthened by applying the principles of Caring, Craft, and Cause. Thank you again, Southwest. Want people to follow you anywhere? Learn from the man who taught Alexander the Great.

any occupying force will tell you, this took some persuading.) In short, Alexander captured nations—and hearts. The love part came straight from Aristotle. We know all this because the notes can be found in a book called Rhetoric. I like to call it the Book of Love. The book teaches that the most powerful tool of persuasion is the leader’s public ethos, or image. If people love you, they’ll follow you anywhere. Aristotle taught that a compelling character is more persuasive than perfect logic. Mind you, this is the philosopher who invented logic as we know it. Image trumps logic. (He blamed our “sorry human nature.”) So how does Aristotle’s Book of Love work for a person or an entire corporation? I can sum up the technique in three words: Caring, Craft, and Cause.

By Jay Heinrichs

Illustration by Nigel Buchanan

HE BOOK of Love was written by the philosopher Aristotle and rewritten by Southwest. Study them both and you’ll learn how to become a beloved brand— or a beloved person. Aristotle was a provably brilliant teacher. Among his more notable pupils: Alexander the Great. After some early successes—like, you know, conquering the known world—Alexander carried out an even greater ambition: turning conquered peoples into proud citizens of the Greek Empire. (As

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ARING MEANS your audience—family, friends, future employers, customers—believe you have their best interest at heart. Remember the movie Miracle on 34th Street? When the Santa at Macy’s learns that the store doesn’t have the toy a particular little boy wants, he tells the boy’s mother where she can find it. Word spreads that Macy’s favors kids over its own profit, and the store gets flooded with mail—and customers. Mr. Macy himself endorses the Santa policy, proclaiming, “This way Macy’s will be known as the store with a heart.” Which may remind you of another company with a heart. Southwest empowers its employees to serve customers in personal ways. This is Caring at its strategic, and heartfelt, best.

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—MONAFEITHA DARBONNE SPRING , TE X A S

Thanks, Monafeitha. You clearly already know a lot about love. ACTS OF KINDNESS

TALK TO US Send your letters to 2811 McKinney Ave., Suite 360, Dallas, TX 75204, or email letters@southwestmag.com. For comments or questions directed at Southwest Airlines that don’t pertain to the magazine, please visit the “Contact Us” page at southwest.com.

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I recently read “Save the Day!” [September 2014], and I wanted to commend and thank writer Grant Stoddard for his wonderful acts of kindness toward the strangers he met. I really appreciated his perseverance to do good, especially when he received negative feedback from the people he was trying to help. I have a little theory that everyone wants happiness, but to be able to have it we need to feel loved. I remember a particularly bad day I experienced as an overly emotional seventh grader. It was an early morning, and I was late for school. On top of having unfinished homework, I had forgotten multiple things at home, and I stubbed my toe on

the way to class. Upon reaching the classroom, my teacher told me, “Go to the nurse; you’re bleeding on my carpet.” I remember feeling utterly hopeless and unimportant. I started crying right there in the hallway and was having trouble composing myself when a stranger placed her hand on my shoulder and simply asked, “Are you okay? How can I help?” That stranger and Grant are the type that give people like seventh-grade me hope. Thank you again. —CHLOE GALLI C L O V I S , C A L I FO R N I A

Your letter shows how long the memory of an act of kindness can last; it also shows how much a seventh grader can need one.

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Thank you for profiling Bandon Dunes [“Into the Rough,” August 2014], which is one of my top bucket list items, at least as it relates to golf. The article spent some time discussing the challenge golf has in staying relevant today, but I was surprised it didn’t mention Topgolf. They’ve done a masterful job of developing a concept for

golf that significantly widens the range of participants and minimizes the time requirement in a nonthreatening, fun atmosphere. If you ever tried to go to Topgolf on a weekend, you’d realize the future of golf is here. —J AY B A S T I A N L O N G W O O D, F L O R I D A

Good point, Jay. We’d say more but it’s hard to type and carry a golf bag.

REAL SEEING

I loved Nicole Kear’s article in the July issue [“As the Lights Go Down”], and I have sent it out to a few people. The husband of a woman I work with suffers from the same disease, and Nicole’s story reminded me of his. He has flown a plane, driven a car, and done other things that no one thought he could do. Thanks for the great story. —DOCIA MYER LIT TLETON, COLORADO

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Thanks for your note, Docia. Nicole and your friend teach us that blindness is not the end of a glorious life. REASONS FOR JOY

When I saw the topic of July’s cover story, I hesitated for a moment before reading it. I wasn’t sure if I could handle the emotions it might bring to the surface for me. Like Nicole Kear, I was diagnosed at 33 with a progressive, genetic condition. Instead of losing my sight, I am gradually losing my hearing, which will eventually leave me entirely deaf. I, too, feel frantic, as if I need to hoard every sound, to find some magic way to store up the things that matter: my son’s voice saying “Mommy,” my favorite songs, or the sound of the waves at the beach. I still struggle with my condition, and it’s hard to realize that things I could hear even just a few months ago are now beyond me: birdsong, most normal conversations, or entire parts of music. But it was inspiring to read the ways that Nicole has met her challenges so fearlessly. In the end, I’m glad I read the article. When I’m worried about how my situation might limit me in the future, it helps to remember her story and find reasons for joy. — K R I S TA D U T T E N H AV E R S M Y R N A , G EO R G I A

We’ll be thinking about you, Krista. And we’re glad Nicole’s story has provided you some comfort.

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So in 1971, we built a different kind of airline—one that made sure everyone could fly. Everyone has important places to go. So we invented low fares to help them get there. To us, you’re not 1A or 17B. You’re a person with a name, like Steve. Here, we think everyone deserves to feel special, no matter where you sit or how much you fly. And with all the places we’re going next, we’ll always put you first because our love of People is still our most powerful fuel. Some say we do things differently. We say, why would we do things any other way? Without a heart, it’s just a machine.

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Before he penned A Brief History of Time, before ALS destroyed his mobility, and before his voice was replaced by a speech synthesizer, a young Stephen Hawking fell in love with a girl named Jane Wilde. This emotional biopic traces the series of triumphs and tortures that comprised their 30 years of marriage. Eddie Redmayne’s extraordinary portrayal of Hawking will leave you bleary-eyed and screaming, “Oscar!”

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A quick search for “speed read” on my iPhone yields more than 100 results, including best-selling Acceleread, which offers training tools and also tracks your progress over time, and QuickReader, an app created for e-books—a yellow box highlights groups of words to “expand the number of words you can read in a single fixation.”

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Similar apps for Android users include Speed Reading Trainer and A Faster Reader, which utilizes rapid serial visual presentation, the technique upon which most new speed-reading apps are based: Words are flashed one at a time in the middle of the screen at a pace determined by the reader. (This supposedly eliminates subvocalization, or silently speaking

along as you read, and enables you to read faster than your inner voice can keep up.) Looking for a business-friendly version? RapidReader Pro enables you to scan PDFs, Outlook emails, and Word documents. While there’s no shortage of options, one problem remains: Independent scientific studies generally don’t support their claims. “There are natural constraints on the visual system,” says John Henderson, a psychology professor and director of the Institute for Mind & Brain at the University of South Carolina. “Stare at a word, and try to read the word three or four words to the right without moving your eyes. You’ll see that it’s just a blur.” When we read, under normal circumstances our eyes hop quickly from word to word and then stop—or fixate—on one location for about a quarter of a second. During those pauses, we take in information about that word and the next, and then our eyes move quickly to the next spot—a process we repeat again and again. “But it’s a little more complicated than that,” Henderson says. “Sometimes we look at a word more than once; sometimes we skip words, so occasionally the movements are longer, and we’ll pass over a word and land on the word that comes after. And sometimes we go backwards to look at a word we’ve already looked at or maybe one we’ve skipped over.” We fixate on about 80 percent of the words in a text, according to Henderson, and on some words multiple times, while we might skip short or predictable words. This means we can only get information from the words that we directly fixate on. Not surprisingly, therefore, research has demonstrated that rereading is essential to understanding. Along

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lowest, at 50 percent—the same as guessing. Similarly, a Finnish study from 2006 discovered that “the amount of time spent looking back in text also correlated positively with the relative success in recalling the main points expressed in the text.” This raises serious questions about the efficacy of RSVP-based apps (those that rapidly flash one

word at a time), and may also be why, as I tried out various tools, I couldn’t help feeling like I was running a race—and losing, badly. But not everyone shares my view. “I haven’t noticed any decline in comprehension,” writes Slate contributor Jim Pagels, who uses the free online software, Spreeder. “If anything, I’m more focused on the material, because I know I can’t allow my mind to wander or I’ll lose my place, similar to how a runner on a treadmill can’t just stop whenever they get tired.” GETTING BACK TO BASICS

The new release that has garnered the most attention is Spritz. And while the startup’s homepage makes the claim that you can increase your speed while maintaining the same level of comprehension, co-founder Maik Maurer says his aim wasn’t to promote speed-reading but rather to enhance the experience of mobile devices. “As a product developer, I realized there was an innovation gap in reading,” Maurer says. “Spritz is not meant to be a replacement of conventional or traditional reading methods. It was always planned as an extension, as a further possibility to bring reading to more situations. You become faster, but this is a side effect.” He doesn’t imagine someone curling up on their couch with Spritz, but he does think it’s a solution for those times when, say, you’re killing time while in line at Starbucks. And with the barrage of information that comes our way every day—and more and more frequently on smaller devices— we do need new solutions for reading on the go. Perhaps you’re unable to effectively read your emails at 1,000 wpm, but having the words presented one by one on your new Apple Watch may

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Big Sur, CA Join fellow explorers on the Robinson Jeffers Walk with local guide Stephen Copeland. Stops include a stone jetty that juts into the Pacific and a eucalyptus grove full of fluttering monarchs. bigsurguides.com

Stowe, VT Learn to drive a pack of Siberian huskies in an intensive Mushing 101 course. Then harness your team, and follow a guide on a backcountry excursion. peacepups dogsledding.com

Sign up for a group lesson at Stowe Ski & Snowboard School. Then treat yourself to the area’s best homegrown beer on a four-stop brewery tour tour. stowe.com, burlingtonbrewtours.com

New York City Hole up at the posh NoMad Hotel. After soaking in a claw-foot tub, head to the Library to sip cocktails by star bartender Leo Robitschek. From $395; thenomadhotel.com

Check out Queen of the Night, an immersive live theater supper club that’s part circus, part decadent banquet, and all mesmerizing. Expect to be part of the show. queenofthenightnyc.com

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Little Kids

“I put Round Hill (from $479; roundhill.com) in Montego Bay in my ‘this place changed my life’ file. The beach is shallow with soft, white sand, and meals are easy—they’re delivered to your door. For skiing with little ones, I like the Omni Mount Washington Resort (from $199; omnihotels.com) in New Hampshire. They do storytelling and s’mores at an outdoor fire pit, and you’re steps from the slopes of Bretton Woods.”

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CULTURA/ALAN GRAF (PREVIOUS SPREAD), PATRICE WARD (BIG SUR HIKE)

Drive Highway 1, stopping to hike the Overlook Trail at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, where you can glimpse migrating gray whales and watch McWay Falls peacefully cascade 80 feet into a turquoise cove. parks.ca.gov

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WARMING HUT

Get to Aspen’s Pine Creek Cookhouse by snowshoe or sleigh.

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SEE SPOT GO Pets are family too. Here, Elizabeth Thorp’s picks for traveling with your four-legged friends.

Teenagers “The Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center at Snowmass (aspensnowmass.com) in Colorado has a giant climbing room. Teens will also love the hip but family-friendly Viceroy (from $225; viceroyhotelsandresorts. com) in the base village. For an excursion, head to the Pine Creek Cookhouse (pinecreekcookhouse.com) for an Alpine dinner in an absolutely gorgeous setting.”

Grandparents

“Black Butte Ranch (from $110; blackbutteranch.com) near Bend, Oregon, has lots of lodging options, so you can keep the grandparents away from the chaos if you need to. There’s horseback riding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and, for low impact, shopping in the town of Sisters. I also love The Reef Atlantis in the Bahamas (from $535; atlantis.com). There’s a casino, nightly entertainment, and tons of stuff for kids of all ages.”

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The Whole Gang “If you’re looking for a family reunion destination where people can choose their own adventure every day, pick Casa de Campo (from $375; casade campo.com.do) in Punta Cana. It’s huge for golf and tennis, and you can book a villa and have meals there. Stateside, you can’t go wrong at The Breakers (from $489; thebreakers.com) in Palm Beach. It’s been laying out the red carpet for families for more than a century.”

“Savage River Lodge (from $225, pets $30; savageriverlodge. com), in Maryland near Washington, D.C., has 14 miles of trails, a huge Frisbee field, and a menu of homemade dog food and treats. Cats are welcome too, and they’ll appreciate the homey cabins.” “Thirty miles east of Santa Barbara, the super-luxurious Ojai Valley Inn & Spa (from $400, pets $150; ojairesort.com) will supply your pup with a plush bed and deliver a bag of assorted treats at turndown. The spa is one of the country’s best, so there will be plenty of pampering for you too.”

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Going with a gaggle of friends? Kick back at an all-inclusive. Set on a quiet stretch of sand 20 minutes south of Cancún International Airport, the newly renovated Azul Beach Hotel by Karisma (from $280 per person; karismahotels.com) is the kind of place where you can join the pack or do your own thing. In addition to the roster of outdoor activities, there’s a spa, a live-entertainment theater with nightly shows, and cooking classes led by resort chefs. The property’s 148 rooms and suites—including 32 with swim-up access— stretch across separate, winding wings, and its food rivals the area’s best à la carte spots. Should you want to explore further, Mayan ruins and cenotes are right around the corner.

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You’ve found a trusty sidekick. So which stage of the love game are you in? Dating What better spot to drink each other in than Bourbon Country? Hire a car service to taste your way through Kentucky’s new craft distilleries, including Willett in Bardstown and Corsair in Bowling Green. Back in Louisville, feast on modern Southern fare at MilkWood, and then retire to the ultramodern 21c Museum Hotel (from $239; 21cmuseumhotels.com).

of Seattle at the top of Snoqualmie Falls, Salish Lodge & Spa (from $199; salishlodge.com) has a Romance Concierge dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for couples. Enlist her help, or simply indulge in a moonlit couple’s massage in a heated outdoor tent. Then reserve a table for two at the in-house locavore restaurant, helmed by Steven Snook, a protégé of Gordon Ramsay.

Empty Nesting Located between the desert and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos, New Mexico, has 1,205 acres of skiable terrain and a thriving art scene. Cozy up in a kiva fireplace– equipped room at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa (from $166; elmontesagrado.com). The resort’s cloistered spa offers alternative healing methods that range from reflexology to Reiki.

GO WILD! Eye rare animals in winter. In January and February, Western Tennessee’s Reelfoot Lake (tnstateparks.com) becomes a second home to thousands of bald eagles. Spot them on a naturalist-led tour. From November to March, manatees ply the warm waters of Manatee Park (leeparks. org) in Fort Myers, Florida. Rent a kayak to see them up close.

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Honeymooning Situated 30 miles east

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Meet with a Lucchese bootmaker to design a custom pair and feast on brisket and ribs when you book the Texas Boot Camp package at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin. From $1,147 (two nights); fourseasons.com

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Park City, UT Strap on snowshoes and hike to hot spring–fed Homestead Crater Crater. Then kick ’em off for a paddleboard yoga session in the cave’s steamy, mineral-rich waters. park cityyogaadventures.com

Heli-skiing provides the ultimate rush for advanced skiers and riders. A Powderbird chopper drops you off on a remote slope, and you and your crew carve untouched snow. powderbird.com

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ICHAEL CLEAR tossed the boy in the deep end of the pool and for two or three minutes let him struggle on his own. The boy’s arms flapped and flailed above the water and below, churning up a tempest that threatened to suck him under. Eyes wide open, taking in the whole world like he might leave it soon, just 7 years old. Lonnie Ballentine had the eyes of his mother, a former pro basketball player who only had one child and so made sure she raised him just right. Everything transformed as Lonnie grew older, his body first stretching vertically and then thickening at the thighs, arms, and neck until his frame became a collection of finely sculpted muscles wrapped in a thin layer of skin. But the eyes were always the same, arced slivers like crescent moons beginning a new phase: hopeful and glowing but barely even fingernail-wide. When Lonnie smiled, his eyes seemed to vanish. But now the whole of his eyes were visible, filled with water. Snot dribbled from his nose. Lonnie was always a quiet kid, and even now he didn’t make a sound. Finally Michael—“Uncle Mike” to Lonnie—dove in and helped him to safety. After he calmed down, Mike explained it wasn’t a prank. This is what happens when you get hit from behind. You have to react. You always gotta be aware. Can’t panic. One day you’ll face a situation that you’re not prepared to deal with. You gotta be ready.

N MAY 8, 2014, the ESPN camera pans across a rowdy crowd at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and settles on a quartet of commentators: Jon Gruden, Chris Berman, Mel Kiper Jr., and Ray Lewis. The sea of blue screens surrounding them gives the impression they’re broadcasting from an electronic aquarium. They begin by debating the primary question: Who will be the first pick of the NFL Draft? The draft was the brainchild of Bert Bell. As co-owner of the Philadelphia Eagles during the league’s infancy, he struggled to recruit top talent to his franchise and sought a way to increase parity in the league. The first draft, in 1935, occurred in January but was pushed back over time to allow for more scouting of prospects and, thanks to ESPN, eventually became a premier three-day TV event during the sporting calendar’s late-spring doldrums. Commissioner Roger Goodell strolls across the stage to kick off the affair. “With the first pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select Jadeveon Clowney.” The defensive end from the University of South Carolina, exhaustively derided during his final college season for off-field antics, embraces his mom and greets the commissioner on stage. Attention then turns to the polarizing Heisman winner, Johnny Manziel, as he slips from the top 10, top 15, on past the Dallas Cowboys and their mercurial owner, Jerry Jones. Finally the Cleveland Browns snatch him up with the 22nd pick. Lonnie Ballentine watches the drama from a Memphis hotel. He’s rented a room for three days to be with his wife and two daughters. “I didn’t want to be bothered,” he says. “I just wanted it to be us.”

LEFT: Lonnie (No. 4) at the University of Memphis, causing a fumble. ABOVE: Lonnie’s lowly jersey hoisted for the final pick at the NFL Draft. RIGHT: Speaking at the Mr. Irrelevant banquet, which raises money for Special Olympics. RIGHT, ABOVE: With Paul Salata and the Lowsman trophy. FAR RIGHT: Lonnie (No. 39) doing speed drills at the Texans training camp.

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He’d performed well during his pro day at the University of Memphis and is optimistic. His extended family is planning a party the moment his name is announced. Teams begin calling in the third round, claiming they’re about to pick him up. Instead he sinks further and further. By day three he’s angry and storms out of the room several times before lugging himself back. He watches every pick in anticipation. “I wouldn’t wish that on anybody,” he says. “It’s a terrible feeling.” As the draft approaches its end, he phones his family and tells them to go home. There will be no party. The New York Giants call about a free-agent deal, and Lonnie resolves to make the best of it, but he switches over when someone else buzzes in. “This is Rick Smith with the Texans. We’re going to take you.” He turns to the screen to watch a woman march to the podium in a tangerine-colored dress. “With the 256th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select Lonnie Ballentine.” She points to a navy blue jersey with the number 256 and “Mr. Irrelevant” inscribed on the back. That’s Lonnie, living out the worst fear of every kid on every playground in America—the last pick. Sure, getting picked at all is an achievement, but few players selected that late ever make a team roster. It’s a long fall for a young phenom who was a bluechip recruit and the kind of devoted teammate that high school coaches took to calling “my other son.”

Every sport has its own stable of clichés about overcoming adversity, but football, more than any other, is a game in which you spend a lot of time getting up after being knocked down. An average NFL contest features nearly 150 plays, each one leaving in its wake a slew of men splayed across the turf. Lonnie grew up wanting to play basketball like his mom, but after a series of obstacles that seemed certain to derail him, it seems that football was most fitting from the beginning.

AMERON CLEAR, MIKE’S son, was there at the swimming pool that day. Mike and Sheila Smith, Lonnie’s mom, graduated high school together and remained friends. They had kids at the same time. Sheila coached their peewee basketball teams. (She played in France and the WNBA after college.) Mike trained them like he did lots of Memphis kids, some of whom, like “Penny” Hardaway and Thaddeus Young, went on to NBA stardom. Ostensibly it was for sports; in truth, for other matters. “I know how important it is for a father to be in a kid’s life,” Mike says. “If they don’t have that, we have to create something similar.” Lonnie’s dad drove trucks for a living and only saw him on weekends. His mom worked long hours as a teacher and a coach, so at a young age Lonnie learned to care for himself—cooking, cleaning, washing clothes. But he wasn’t alone. Cameron, along with Sam Cage, Lonnie’s older cousin, were like brothers to him. They went to pre-K together and played on the same basketball and baseball teams.

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Lonnie was a cautious kid, shy unless you were part of his inner circle, but always fiercely competitive. Sam remembers staying up all night when he was 8; Lonnie wouldn’t go inside until he beat him one-on-one in basketball. “Then when he beats you, you’re never gonna hear the end of it,” Sam says. Lonnie and Cameron, now a 6-foot-6, 280-pound starting tight end at Texas A&M, were cut from their sixthgrade football team because they were too small. In eighth grade he started displaying signs of defiance. The school dress code required shirts of specified colors; he showed up one day wearing bright orange. He refused to sit at the front of the classroom. Sheila never worried about him falling prey to peer pressure. “You really couldn’t change his mind,” she says. “Whatever he did, he was doing

ble kid, but on the field he could become something else, inspired by the kind of camaraderie he’d experienced with his closest friends. “My favorite part of the game is when I see my teammates fired up, because I’m playing for them,” he says. Even in his freshman year, teammates considered him a leader—though an unconventional one. “He very rarely spoke, but when he did it meant something,” Rubin says. There’s a rare breed of leader, reserved by nature, who often goes unnoticed by coaches. But teammates always recognize them. When they’re around the atmosphere changes; things just feel different. This was Lonnie. He was a get-there-early-and-stay-late kind

YOU,WHO E B A T T O G “YOULONNIE KNOWS YS. AND HE IS,” MIKE SA himself.” In truth, he was searching for his identity, just a boy tinkering with the boundaries of adulthood, and Sheila believed football could provide a structure for this examination. By then he’d grown. One day Thurston Rubin Sr., the varsity coach at Hamilton High School, attended Lonnie’s football practice to watch the team’s running back. Instead he was drawn to the tall kid who could backpedal and out-quick the shorter guys that typically thrive at the cornerback position. Lonnie was an enigma, “like if you saw a giraffe in the jungle running with the cheetahs,” Rubin says. Rubin convinced Sheila to send Lonnie to Hamilton. Lonnie hated the idea, cried every day for the first few weeks of practice. Then they faced national powerhouse South Panola High in a seven-on-seven tournament. Nobody could keep up with South Panola’s star receiver. Coach Rubin turned to Lonnie, the lanky freshman, and gave him the assignment: Stick with him, kid. First play, the receiver jukes past him on a deep route, and it looks like Lonnie’s beat. The quarterback drops a spiral right in the receiver’s hands, but Lonnie somehow eats up the gap and swats the ball away. Rubin turned to his defensive coordinator. “We got something special here.” He started every game as a freshman, and people in Memphis started talking. College coaches began calling. He liked the attention, felt like he was making something of himself, and somewhere along the way fell in love with the game. The stature was nice, but he found something else there. Off the field he was still the soft-spoken, hum-

of guy, even if no one was watching. People gravitated toward him; his conviction was contagious. “You gotta be you, and Lonnie knows who he is,” Mike says. But there’s another element of the game that Lonnie came to relish. His favorite subject was math, and if football didn’t pan out he wanted to be a defense attorney. (In college he interned with The Justice Network.) His analytical mind flourished when it came to football, the most tactical of sports. Strategy is choreographed based on weeks of studying opponents on film, and it constantly evolves during the game. Each play involves dozens of reads depending on formation, down, distance, quarterback signals, even the alignment of a receiver’s feet. “That’s the beauty of this game,” Lonnie says. “Once I know what they’re doing, that’s it.” There are elements you can predict and variables you can control.

ONNIE’S JUNIOR YEAR, he’s sitting in class and gets a text message from his girlfriend, Brittany. “I think I’m pregnant.” The two met at a basketball game as freshmen. She was cute and smart and dreamed of going to dental school. Lonnie fell hard but never predicted this. Not so

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soon. They don’t tell their parents out of embarrassment. “I knew I was raised better,” he says. Six months later things come crashing down. Brittany decides she’s got to tell her mom. Lonnie skips football practice and hunkers down at a friend’s house, and Sheila gets a call from Brittany’s mom to tell her what Lonnie never could— he couldn’t bear to disappoint. Sheila comes pounding on the friend’s door, and Lonnie hears her screaming from his upstairs hideaway. She drags him home and asks how he could possibly be so foolish. Not the pregnancy—that was a mistake— but hiding it is inexcusable. You’re putting Brittany and the baby in danger. The families rally to support the young couple and the little one due in just three months time. By now every major college in the country is calling: How would you like to play football for the University of Big Time, son? How would you like to be a star? He’s grown to 6-foot-3 and wins a state title in track. Nick Saban, fresh off a national championship at Alabama, pays a visit. So does LSU, Tennessee, Ole Miss, and anyone else that thinks they have a shot at the kid—over 40 scholarship offers in total. The 16-year-old feels like he’s struggling to stay above water. Lonnie takes a hard look and settles on none of the above. The University of Memphis has one of the worst football teams in the nation, but Lonnie believes in Larry Porter, a local coach who aspires to turn the team around. The response to his decision is unanimous: WHY? There’s enough outcry that Lonnie wavers. He decommits from Memphis and resumes talking to the powerhouses. Rumors swirl that he’s going to Tennessee. Then April 2, 2010, arrives, and Brittany goes into labor. There in the delivery room a gooey tumbleweed comes out screaming and opens her eyes all the way wide. Lonnie cradles baby Londyn, and everything changes. He’s going

to Memphis. Final answer. And after three years of high school, he has the credits to graduate. “He stepped up and actually became a parent at 16,” Sheila says. “He didn’t just father a child; he made a decision that was best for the kid.”

E BARELY TURNED 17 before playing his first college game, and the first two years were a struggle. The team was getting blown out every week, and the hype surrounding him in high school dissipated. “It was like falling off the face of the earth,” Sheila says. Still, he found joy in playing in front of his family, who often filled an entire section of the stadium for home games. “It’s a great feeling, running out of the tunnel, looking up and seeing all your people there,” he says. Coach Porter was fired after Lonnie’s sophomore season and replaced by Justin Fuente, the co–offensive coordinator at TCU. Player and coach clashed right away: Lonnie says they openly disliked one another. The tension erupted during a spring practice when Lonnie got blocked on a goalline play and Fuente launched into a diatribe, accusing him of being soft. Lonnie walked out and considered transferring. For all the sacrifices that led him to play for his hometown school, it felt like an injustice. He steeled himself and endured, but the biggest challenge was yet to come. He and Brittany had a second daughter, Laila, but she wasn’t gaining the proper weight after two months. Lonnie was driving in the car when the doctor called to inform him she had Down syndrome. One month later his baby girl was hospitalized for a week for open-heart surgery. Lonnie slept at the hospital and left for brief stints during the day to prepare for an upcoming game. He found in her a strength he’d never known. No more excuses, and no more taking things for granted. “She makes you look at life differently,” he says. “It definitely changed my view on things.”

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That year he was awarded the Iron Tiger, given to the team’s hardest worker, and named AllConference USA. Teammates leaned on him more than ever. His defensive backfield mate, Anthony Watson, a transfer from Blinn College, met Lonnie for the first time at a team gathering. Along with the other new arrivals, Anthony stood up and introduced himself.

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See a Live Theater Show

Stars like Morgan Fairchild and Melanie Griffith honed their craft at the famous Falcon Theatre, opened in 1997 by Garry Marshall, the renowned director, writer, and producer behind such shows as Happy Days and The Odd Couple. Still going strong, the lineup this winter includes a musical twist on the classic fairy tale Snow Queen performed by the Troubadour Theater Company, a freewheeling ensemble known to call upon audience members to be part of the show. A few miles north, The Victory Theatre Center focuses on new works—ranging from comedies to dramas—by emerging American playwrights. falcontheatre. com, thevictorytheatrecenter.org

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Coffee Commissary This sunlit spot serves coffee from the West Coast’s most respected roasters. coffeecommis sary.com

Center Stage Gallery Works by animators and visual effects artists are showcased here. Once a month, industry pros offer portfolio critiques. centerstagegallery.com

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Colony Theatre From November 8 through December 14, the romantic play Handle With Care takes the stage here. colonytheatre. org Theatre Banshee Of the three productions this nonprofit typically rolls out each year, one is always written by an Irish playwright or has an Irish theme. theatre banshee.org Grove Theater Center An abridged version of the holiday favorite A Christmas Carol begins its run here in late November. gtc.org

Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Delicatessen The walls of this breakfast and lunch spot are decorated with drawings by illustrators from studios like Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. mooresdeli.com

Zamba Boutique Pick up a unique souvenir at this whimsical shop, a treasure trove of vintage furniture, jewelry, gifts, and clothing. zamba boutique.com

Portal of the Folded Wings Made of marble, mosaic, and elaborate sculpture, this outdoor rotunda near Bob Hope Airport was built to honor aviation pioneers. portal ofthefoldedwings.net

Backside Records Pick up some vinyl at this hip spot, where DJs are often invited to spin during business hours. backsideonline.com

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Explore the Outdoors

Head northbound on Walnut Avenue, and you’ll arrive at Stough Canyon Nature Center, an educational facility that serves as the gateway to the Verdugo Mountains’ scenic hiking paths. Inside, you’ll find trail maps and exhibits detailing native plants and wildlife. Outside, sun-kissed trails lead trekkers through native flora like chaparral, coastal sagebrush, and toyon, while offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the L.A. skyline. Time your visit to coincide with the nature center’s free, guided bird walks or fitness hikes. Or for a prime stargazing opportunity, opt for the twilight trips—guides set up telescopes atop a hill for unobstructed views. burbankca.gov

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Lemonade LA The spacious patio of this bright and modern cafeteria is a prime spot to feast on seasonal fare and sip lemonade in flavors like cucumber mint. lemonadela.com

L.A. Equestrian Center Set on 75 acres of green fields in Griffith Park, SoCal’s largest equestrian center hosts nearly 50 horse shows each year. la-equestriancenter.com

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HIGH GROUND

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On the Move

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Chandler Bikeway Bronze sculptures are set up along the 2-mile Burbank portion of this popular bike path. chandler bikewaybur bank.com Vital Link Trail If you’re into switchbacks and steep climbs, take this 3.7mile ridgeline path. You’ll be rewarded with views of downtown L.A. in the distance. burbankca.gov Los Angeles River Trail This 51-mile trail travels the length of the Los Angeles River. Eye the waterway along the 13-mile stretch that runs through Burbank. amer icantrails.org

DeBell Golf Club One of Burbank’s best kept secrets, this lush course delivers spectacular city views. After a round, refresh at the club’s Canyon Grille. debellgolf.com

Olive & Thyme This beloved spot just moved into a new, sunlit space. Nab a sidewalk table, and join the foodies who flock here for pastries, lattes, salads, and sandwiches. oliveandthyme.com

Market City Caffe The place for peoplewatching downtown? This authentic Italian restaurant’s sprawling patio. marketcityburbank.com

Bob’s Big Boy Every Friday night, the parking lot of the country’s first Bob’s Big Boy fills with restored vintage rides during the classic car show. bobs.net

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Go Behind the Scenes

Home to Warner Bros., Disney, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and countless other famous studios, Burbank is without a doubt America’s entertainment capital. On a VIP tour of the Warner Bros. studio—the only one open to the public—sit on the couch in Central Perk, the coffee shop featured in Friends, and wander through the Picture Car Vault, a giant soundstage that houses eight high-tech vehicles used in the Batman movies. As you ride around the studio’s 110-acre campus, you’re likely to encounter film crews at work. The tour also includes a stop at a green screen, where you can pose in a scene from your favorite Warner Bros. film or TV show. Want to be part of the crowd during live-audience shows like Conan and The Big Bang Theory? Tickets are available, but book early! vipstudiotour.warnerbros.com

“Warner Bros. is a working studio lot, so you never know who you might see. During a tour, you’ll uncover what it takes to create some of the most memorable moments in film and television.” —DANNY KAHN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR DEPARTMENT

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Warner Bros. Studio offers tours every day except Christmas.

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Daytime TV’s most adored talk-show host tapes at Warner Bros. Studio. Here’s how to get free tickets and what to expect when you go. PLAN AHEAD Request tickets as far out as possible at ellentv.com/tickets. Tapings usually fill up months in advance. LAST-MINUTE ADVICE

A limited number of standby tickets are available. Call 818.954.5929 before noon on the day of the show you’re requesting tickets for. WHAT TO WEAR It’s often cold in the studio, so dress in layers. SCORE A SOUVENIR Like to dance? Guests who show their moves during the crowd warm-up often earn free T-shirts. For tickets and more information, check out visitburbank.com.

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Three hotels suited for TV and movie buffs Safari Inn You might recognize this hotel from its appearances in films like Apollo 13 and True Romance and TV shows like Six Feet Under Under. safari burbank.com

Hotel Amarano Celebrities favor this luxe boutique hotel for its posh new suites and heated saltwater pool. hotelamarano.com

Tangerine Hotel A stone’s throw from Warner Bros. Studio, each room at this modern hotel features a vibrant mural. tangerinehotel.com

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Shop Magnolia Park

This leafy neighborhood is lined with locally owned shops offering everything from antique lunchboxes to stylish women’s apparel and modern paintings. Tucked along the five-block main stretch are purveyors like It’s a Wrap!, where you can buy clothing worn in TV shows like True Blood and Breaking Bad. Other notable stops: AutobooksAerobooks (one of Jay Leno’s faves), which has a global reputation for its selection of car-, motorcycle- and airplanethemed reads, and Mindfulnest, where you can create your own scented candles before browsing jewelry, ceramic bowls, and other locally made housewares. visitmagnoliapark.com

Pit Stops Refuel at these top Magnolia Park spots

Romancing the Bean Start your day with a Mason jar filled with cold-brewed coffee and a house-made muffin or scone. romancing thebeancafe.com

Porto’s You’ll probably encounter a line at this revered establishment, but its well worth it for desserts like chocolatefilled croissants and mango cheesecake. portosbakery.com

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Rocket Fizz, a 1950sthemed candy and soda shop.

Monte Carlo Italian Deli & Pinocchio Restaurant Grab and go at this iconic Italian grocery, or take a load off at its cozy restaurant. montecarlodeli.com

Tony’s Darts Away This pub, owned by Tony Yanow, creator of Golden Road Brewing, is the epicenter of L.A.’s craft beer movement. tonysda.com

Luna Vine Wine Bar Choose from 50 wines by the glass, paired with cheese, charcuterie, and a menu of small plates that changes daily. lunavinewinebar.com

Urban Habitat The specialty here? Armoires, bookcases, and other exquisitely restored furniture from around the world. urbanhabitat style.com Make-Up Designory (MUD) This make-up store doubles as a beauty school and trains hundreds of students to work in the entertainment industry. mud shop.com rA Organic Spa This day spa, which has celeb clientele, carries a wide range of products from Hungarian skin care line Éminence. raorganicspa. com

Handy Market Clouds of smoke start wafting early from the parking lot of this well-stocked corner store every Saturday, when it doubles as a BBQ joint. handymarket burbank.com NOVEMBER 2014 SOUTHWEST

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Make Burbank Your Base

Burbank has plenty of thrills within its city limits, but another perk of staying here is the easy access you have to a slew of L.A.-area attractions. The Hollywood Bowl, one of the largest and most storied outdoor amphitheaters in the country, sits just 6 miles south of downtown. While the summer concert season is the major draw, the on-site museum leaves plenty to explore any time of the year. Among the highlights: clips from movies that were filmed at the fabled venue, including Anchors Aweigh with Frank Sinatra, and the new Beatles-themed exhibit, which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Fab Four’s first appearance here. hollywoodbowl.com

“We think of Burbank as the center of everything L.A. You’ve got Hollywood, the Staples Center, Rose Bowl Stadium—all of these destinations are reachable in 20 minutes or less from Burbank.” —VICTOR J. GILL, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS, BOB HOPE AIRPORT

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10 Minutes Away: Universal Studios Hollywood The 3-D Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride debuted in April. In 2016, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens. universal studioshollywood.com

20 Minutes Away: Rose Bowl Stadium Home to the oldest college football bowl game, this storied stadium also hosts concerts and a flea market throughout the year. rosebowlstadium.com

15 Minutes Away: Griffith Observatory Perched on a hillside above the city, this L.A. icon features a stunning 285-seat planetarium and a Zeiss telescope that’s open to the public. griffithobservatory.org

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Bond with Your Co-Workers Downtown Burbank provides the ideal backdrop for kicking back with colleagues. A few of our favorite places: Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant, where headliners like Jamie Kennedy and Sarah Silverman regularly take the stage, and Story Tavern, home to Ping-Pong tables, shuffleboard, and an extensive craft beer list. At Burbank Bar and Grille, catch live music Thursday through Saturday nights, or sign up for a Paint Nite, where you and your group can sip cocktails while creating your own watercolor creations. And if it’s shopping you’re after, hit up Burbank Town Center, a three-story mall with nearly 170 stores. dtnbur.com

Residence Inn Burbank Downtown Among the perks for long-term guests of this spacious hotel: a $25 grocery gift card for every seven days booked. marriott.com

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Hotel Bringing the family? A free shuttle ferries guests to nearby Universal Studios. marriott burbankairport.com

Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Burbank Airport A stay here means easy access to the airport, the shops and restaurants of Empire Center, and the major studios. marriott.com

Coast Anabelle The on-site restaurant, Olive’s Bistro & Lounge, serves a mean martini. We recommend the Mediterranean, made with grape vodka and a dash of grenadine. coastanabelle.com

Extended Stay America Burbank Airport New flooring and fresh paint revamp the rooms at this inviting hotel. extendedstay america.com

Holiday Inn Burbank Media Center Treat yourself to a cocktail and a panoramic view of the city from Crystal View Lounge, on the top floor of the West Coast’s largest Holiday Inn. ihg.com

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The repeal of the Wright Amendment makes it easier than ever to fly from Dallas.

Nonstop Love BY BR I A N K E AGY

More than 40 years into their mission, Southwest Airlines is bidding the Wright Amendment goodbye. The federal law’s repeal lets Southwest potentially serve an additional 41 states and D.C. with direct flights from Dallas Love Field. New nonstop routes have already launched, with more on the way. So go ahead—spread the nonstop love. 114 SOUTHWEST NOVEMBER 2014

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Coca-Cola Congratulates Southwest Airlines® on 15 new nonstop destinations from Dallas-Love Field

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NONSTOP LOVE

The addition of 17 new nonstop destinations brings Southwest to a total of 33 cities that are one flight away from Love Field. NONSTOP SERVICE LAUNCHED OCTOBER 13, 2014

Port Everglades is located just 3 miles from FLL airport.

The list of compelling reasons to plan a trip to Ft. Lauderdale is notably complete, ranging from eco-friendly beaches to the exotic Everglades, from fine dining and nightlife to kidfriendly activities, and from world-class shopping to multicultural attractions. As effortless as it is to find your fit in this sunny Florida locale, its status as a prime gateway to a number of alluring destinations provides yet another reason that Ft. Lauderdale is so highly regarded as

such a dynamic tourism venue. The city’s port, Port Everglades, is home to more cruise ships than any port worldwide. Following an easy nonstop flight into Ft. Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL), board one of Celebrity Cruises’ cool, contemporary luxury ships to your choice of destinations, including the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Central and South America, and two transatlantic options with stops in Portugal, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, and more. To book your trip, visit celebritycruises.com.

Washington, D.C. (Reagan National) Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (Midway) Orlando Baltimore/Washington (BWI) Las Vegas Denver NONSTOP SERVICE LAUNCHED NOVEMBER 2, 2014 New York (LaGuardia) Ft. Lauderdale Atlanta Tampa San Diego Orange County Phoenix Nashville NONSTOP SERVICE LAUNCHING JANUARY 6, 2015 San Francisco (SFO) Oakland

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With new nonstop flights on Southwest Airlines®, your Caribbean getaway is closer than you think. Our stunning ships sailing out of South Florida take you to the most enchanting islands. Now you can fly Southwest Airlines® nonstop from Dallas Love Field to Ft. Lauderdale, where you’ll embark on an exhilarating Caribbean vacation. On board, unwind in luxurious accommodations, enjoy pampering spa treatments, and more. In the end, you won’t remember a single thing from your Celebrity cruise—you’lI remember everything.

Alaska • Asia • Australia/New Zealand • Bermuda • Caribbean • Europe • Galapagos • South America Visit celebritycruises.com/dfw, call 1-888-283-7584, or contact your travel agent. ©2014 Celebrity Cruises Inc. Ships’ registry: Malta and Ecuador.

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ATLANTA

NONSTOP LOVE

The World of Coca-Cola spans 100,000 square feet.

An archetype of the New South, Atlanta celebrates its extraordinary combination of industry, travel, and culture. This Georgia gem’s cosmopolitan sophistication is perfectly balanced by its Southern charm, both of which can be experienced throughout Atlanta’s diverse attractions. Hip nightlife, a thriving music scene, world-class restaurants, and numerous sporting events

provide endless opportunities for enjoyment. Culture, history, and natural beauty are in abundance at popular venues such as the downtown National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the Georgia Aquarium, and the newly relocated College Football Hall of Fame. All are right around the block from the World of Coca-Cola, a shrine to the beloved Atlanta-born beverage.

Local brewery Yazoo has a new kiosk located near the Concourse C Food Court.

As soon as visitors arrive at Nashville International Airport (BNA), they can feel the beat of Music City via the facility’s acclaimed “Arts at the Airport” program, with live music on four stages. And in a city heralded for knowing how to have a good time, the recent introduction of drinks on the go is another game changer for BNA. Enjoying an adult beverage is no longer limited to bars or restaurants—your favorite craft beer, cocktail, or wine can now be carried throughout the secure side of the terminal. This means more time to shop, get a massage or manicure, listen to live music, visit the many local art exhibits, or enjoy BNA’s free airport-wide WiFi.

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NASHVILLE

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WHEELS DOWN. MUSIC UP. As soon as the wheels touch down, shop, listen to live music and grab a drink and a bite to eat — from local restaurants — before even leaving the airport.

WELCOME TO NASHVILLE.

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LAS VEGAS NONSTOP LOVE

Las Vegas plays host to nearly 40 million annual visitors.

Whether business or pleasure is the ultimate goal, Las Vegas caters to your every whim. Its iconic neon lights and singular attractions have illuminated the renowned Strip for decades. Given those worthwhile diversions, it’s easy to miss that Las Vegas has emerged as a global leader in hosting meetings, conventions, and major trade shows. The city hosted more of the nation’s largest trade shows in 2013—53 of the top 250 overall—than any other U.S. market, a distinction it has enjoyed for 20 consecutive years. McCarran International Airport (LAS) boasts more than 200 daily nonstop flights arriving from nearly 60 destinations served by Southwest Airlines, and its recent expansion makes getting to Las Vegas a snap.

Southwest Airlines® brought these two closer together than ever!

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ORLANDO

It’s no secret that Orlando is home to some of the world’s finest theme parks—Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom; Busch Gardens, Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, and LEGOLAND Florida; and many others deliver a magical experience for the entire family. But beyond those fun-filled attrac-

tions, Orlando is constantly reinventing itself and giving visitors new reasons to return year after year. A number of world-class resorts, shopping opportunities, year-round golf, and high-end dining keeps the celebration going. In fact, Orlando’s moment in the culinary spotlight as host of the 2014 James Beard Award semifinalists announcement has

helped set the stage for the city’s chefs and restaurateurs to continue upping their game. With four chefs from the area earning James Beard nominations this year, Orlando’s dining scene continues to evolve.

Families make memories at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

Get your vacation on the fast track! Now ﬂy nonstop from Dallas (Love Field) to Orlando With nonstop service from Dallas (Love Field) to Orlando International Airport, there’s no better reason to plan a vacation everyone in your family can smile about.

Discover how at VisitOrlando.com or call 800-336-3836 for more information.

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Reno Tahoe BY ALISON E. MILLER

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Nevada’s historic casino town, set in the foothills of the pine-covered Sierra Nevada, is the blueprint for what neighboring Las Vegas once was. Dubbed the world’s “biggest little city,” Reno has remade itself into a hub of food, gaming, and nightlife that more than 200,000 people call home. The small-town friendliness is as infectious as the idyllic weather. Whether your idea of the perfect day is taking a stroll in the city’s energetic Riverwalk District or hedging your bets at one of a dozen casinos, touch down at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to let the adventure begin.

The downtown Reno Riverwalk is active year-round.

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The hot tables in town—aside from those on the glowing game floors—belong to Reno’s top restaurants. Soak up the cosmopolitan ambience at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa’s Atlantis Steakhouse, recognized for winning Travel Weekly’s Magellan Award for Best Restaurant Design. Famous for serving the city’s best cowboy rib-eye, this steakhouse turns the notion of casino food on its head. Make a dinner reservation at least one day in advance for the tableside preparation of steak Diane and flambéed bananas Foster. You can also sip your way through

a five-course dinner at Bistro Napa’s Spirited Wine Series, a monthly event with wine pairings, held at Atlantis’ seasonally focused restaurant. Follow the buzz—or the sound of a street musician—to the banks of the Truckee River for the Riverwalk Dining District, the half-mile stretch built along the Truckee River, which casually flows through the city. You can’t go wrong with the innovative fare at Wild River Grille—which hosts Uncorked, a popular Sunday food and wine pairing event—or Campo, run by chef-owner Mark Estee. Highlights of his rustic Italian-American

Under the helm of founding partners Kelly Watson and Mike Rounds, Reno’s premier law firm has specialized in intellectual property, business litigation, and counseling for more than 15 years. Watson Rounds’ dedication to clients has earned it the highest possible rating for work quality and ethics from Martindale-Hubbell, the industry’s leading attorney review resource. Partner and longtime resident Matt Francis shares his essential Reno spots. Savor: I’ve been eating at The Gold ’N Silver Inn since I was a kid; it’s one of Reno’s oldest restaurants. For fancy fare, Lulou’s Restaurant. Sip: Cocktail hour at the Polo Lounge, an oldschool watering hole in MidTown. See: Live music at the Knitting Factory Concert House. Do: You can find my family and me hunting wild chukar partridges this time of year. Relax: Reno Fly Shop to visit friends and talk about fishing. For more information, visit watsonrounds.com.

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Q&A WITH MATT FRANCIS OF WATSON ROUNDS

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fare include house-cured salumi and perfectly charred BBQ pork-rib pizza. Round out your Riverwalk food fest with a creamy chocolate fondue dessert, spicy hot chocolate, or handmade truffles at the swank Chocolate Bar.

Scoring a prime handcrafted brew in Reno is as easy as finding a warm cup of cocoa this time of year.

SEE

Although Reno is smaller than its sister city Las Vegas, there’s no shortage of star power lighting up the local stages. Every night you can find live performances running the gamut from rock concerts and R&B revues to laugh-out-loud comedy—simply pick your passion. Silver Legacy Resort Casino plays hosts to comedians Nick

Above: The Rink by the River is located in downtown Reno along the Truckee River. Left: Atlantis Steakhouse

Swardson of Reno 911! fame (November 7), actress/comedian Wanda Sykes (December 5), and two-time Emmywinning comedian Kathy Griffin (December 12). Make a date night of it with multiplatinum recording artist Phillip Phillips, as the American Idol winner brings his massive pop appeal and masterful guitar skills to Grand Sierra Resort and Casino on December 3. Usher in the holidays early by taking in a Broadway-style production of Christmas Wonderland (November 18 through December 27) inside the opulent Eldorado Showroom. Cue the high-kicking chorus girls for this holiday extravaganza. Explore Reno’s cultural side at the Pioneer Center for the Performing

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SIP

Soak up the local culture at the bar. Scoring a prime handcrafted brew in Reno is as easy as finding a warm cup of cocoa this time of year. There are more than a dozen craft breweries in town, and The Brew Brothers make it convenient by crafting beer at the Eldorado Resort Casino, alongside nightly live bands and DJs. Under the Rose, a new microbrewery housed in a former auto body and paint shop, is also elevating the local suds scene in the emerging Fourth Street neighborhood. Sidle up to the bar at hip watering holes like MidTown’s Chapel Tavern, Lincoln Lounge, and Craft Wine & Beer to find local microbreweries on pour, and save the date for the fourth Saturday of every month, when downtown fills up for the Reno Beer Crawl. You get a wristband, a map, and a glass to use for refills at over 20 locations. November’s progressive happy hour is the aptly themed Pray for Snow Beer Crawl. On the other end of the sipping spectrum, top-shelf mixologists work their magic at the Whitney Peak Hotel’s farm-to-table Heritage Restaurant and Bar. Underneath the glow of the Reno Arch, order playfully named libations like the Snow-Capped Manhattan, made with whiskey, vermouth, orange bitters, and brandied cherry.

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Arts, which plays host to the Reno Philharmonic’s Classix Three, November 16 and 18. The group is recognized as Northern Nevada’s largest performing arts organization, so you can anticipate everything from classical to pop gems from the 60-piece orchestra. DO

Before the Las Vegas Strip ruled the gambling world, Reno was known as the original gaming playground, flush with Rat Pack–era cool. If you’re looking for a little nocturnal excitement, this city still has night-out entertainment options in spades. Play the night away at one of Reno’s 12 nonstop casinos, including megawattage complexes like the AAA Four Diamond Award– ranked Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, a first-rate option for Northern Nevada’s largest annual $100,000 blackjack tournament. During the winter months, gambling often comes second to powderseeking for tourists looking to catch some big air. Merge the slopes and the slots by taking advantage of shuttle services and custom stay-and-ski packages. Reserve a seat aboard the

Mount Rose Ski Tahoe ski shuttle for a direct route to the majestic, snowcapped peaks that are just 25 minutes from Reno. A favorite among locals, Mount Rose boasts 1,200 skiable acres, a 9,700-foot summit, and an early opening date for skiing and snowboarding. RELA X

Once you’ve secured your winnings, slumber soundly at the hip Whitney Peak Hotel, which provides luxury, boutique accommodations adjacent to the world-famous Reno Arch. The city’s natural beauty and railroad past inform the upscale, eclectic decor—think hand-carved wood and stone, rich hues, and BaseCamp, a 7,000-square-foot indoor bouldering park. A 16th-floor Concierge Level King Suite is a worthy splurge, with panoramic views of the rugged landscape beyond. If spas are more your speed for finding serenity, then book a treatment at Spa Atlantis. Surrender to the addicting Cleopatra Milk and Honey Cocoon, or stimulate all five senses in the Brine Inhalation–Light Therapy Lounge.

VEERING OFF: VIRGINIA CITY

Visitors looking to give their ski legs a break will find that an exciting detour awaits 6,200 feet high on Mount Davidson in Virginia City. The historic boomtown, only 25 miles from Reno, is flush with wooden boardwalks, dusty graveyards, and classic saloons that once attracted a young Mark Twain. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Virginia City provides a priceless history lesson on the 1859 Comstock Lode and discovery of gold and silver. Step back in time to celebrate Christmas in Victorian-Era style with a parade of lights and rides aboard The Candy Cane Express Train, which runs along the famous Virginia & Truckee Railroad and promises sugary delights. For more info, go to visitvirginiacitynv. com.

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Ice skating in South Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly Village is fun for the whole family.

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Tahoe Surrounded by the country’s densest concentration of ski slopes, Lake Tahoe is a winter-sports paradise with postcard-worthy views to match. Straddling the California-Nevada border in the Sierra Nevada, this winter playground, anchored by the largest alpine lake in North America, boasts 14,000 acres of skiable terrain and an 80-percent chance of sunshine on any given day. Getting there is easy—a 75-minute shuttle ride from Reno—but convincing yourself to leave is a challenge. With beloved resorts like Squaw Valley and a glamorous dining scene on North Lake, we strongly suggest a vacation regimen of ski, eat, sleep—repeat.

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Squaw Valley has terrain for all ages, ski, and snowboarding levels.

Lake Tahoe is a wintersports paradise with postcard-worthy views. SAVOR

Tahoe has two distinctive food scenes: Upscale North Lake is home to classic culinary temples, while vibrant South Lake is the ideal spot for dinner at a laid-back pub or a night out on the town. You could easily spend a week tasting your way around the lake—if the slopes weren’t so appealing. In North Shore enclave Incline Village, local favorite Jack Rabbit Moon is revered for its modern design and edgy, seasonally changing menu at the hands of chef-owner Amy Simpson.

Because the intimate dining room only seats 30, it’s always a good idea to make reservations before you go. You can’t go wrong at a restaurant with hilltop views of downtown Truckee, like popular standby Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar. Perched on the site of a historic ski lodge that was home to North America’s first mechanized chairlift, this local institution is decked out with old wooden skis, sleds, skates, and vintage photos of Truckee. Favorites to order are the Wagyu beef bavette steak, pine nut– crusted petrale sole, and butternut squash enchiladas. The chalet-chic PlumpJack Cafe & Bar continues its reputation as the “in” place to dine for its sophisticated menu and location within the charming, 56-room PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn at the base of

VEERING OFF: INCLINE VILLAGE

For a more intimate, intown experience, venture up the hill to North Shore’s Incline Village. Named for the Great Incline Tramway built by loggers in 1878, the thickly wooded enclave overlooking the lake is home to opulent mountain hideaways and luxury vacation rentals, and has hosted the likes of Frank Sinatra and Warren Buffet. Winter sees snow sliders trooping to nearby Diamond Peak Ski Area and Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, or hiking to the nostalgic sundial at the overlook on Mount Rose Highway. Refuel like a local with Asian fusion cuisine at Fredrick’s Fusion Bistro, and drink double martinis by the fireplace at Lone Eagle Grille at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino. Neighboring Crystal Bay, which straddles the CaliforniaNevada state line, offers a tremendous helping of entertainment with four lively casinos and an upscale destination resort in the works. For more information, visit gotahoenorth.com.

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TIME TO SCHEDULE A PLAY DATE Where breathtaking scenery is perfectly complimented by world-class luxury. Come experience one of the world’s ultimate vacation destinations. Book your Lake Tahoe getaway now at TotalRewardsTahoe.com or call 1-800-HARRAHS.

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the mountain. Bundle up, and stroll through the lively Village at Squaw Valley for a multitude of dining options. Case in point: Mamasake Sushi & Tapas serves California-style sushi atop snowboard-like platters and hosts Après Happy Hour every day from 3–5 p.m., featuring their famous hand rolls paired with beer. The South Shore food scene is concentrated around the immense Heavenly Mountain Resort. Recharge at the stone-and-wood Gunbarrel Tavern & Eatery, in the heart of Heavenly Village. On Wednesdays, show your ski pass from any resort in Tahoe and receive two-for-one on food. We recommend digging into the famous Gunbarrel Nachos, made with jalapeño-beer cheese. Or warm up in front of the fireplace at the rustic-quaint Blue Angel Café, where locals gather round the wooden tables to indulge in

Harrah’s is one of the largest resorts at South Lake Tahoe.

Sunset on the lake is when the local nightlife turns up the heat. globally inspired cuisine to the tune of chipotle shrimp tacos and Thai curry. Then revel in tales of your morning run over the juicy Original Legendary Burger at Hard Rock Cafe Lake Tahoe, located inside Harveys Resort and Casino, just five minutes from Heavenly Mountain Resort and only 1,000 yards from Lake Tahoe itself. SIP

Sunset on the lake is when the local nightlife turns up the heat. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe and Harveys Lake Tahoe lead the way in après mountain excitement on the South Shore. The city’s newest and most popular nightclub is the Las Vegas–style PEEK Nightclub at Harrah’s. On weekends, the 6,700 square feet of entertainment space pulsates well into the wee hours of the

morning with music from the hottest DJs, fueled by high-octane libations. Order the Peek Punch and PeekColada by the carafe. At Harveys, free live music and a high-energy dance floor are a nightly highlight at Cabo Wabo Cantina. Savor a signature cocktail—like the Waborita, made with proprietor Sammy Hagar’s signature Cabo Wabo Tequila —at the always hopping, Baja-style cantina. Having undergone $60 million in renovations, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, tucked in the heart of South Shore, promises to offer a rollicking après-ski party scene when it reopens this ski season. If its Elvis Suite—a room the King of Rock ’n’ Roll stayed in after giving a historic concert—is any indication, then we predict you will be able to literally

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literally party like a king. Local institutions also abound, like Bar of America in Truckee. Belly up to the rough-hewn bar for a stiff drink or a seasonal hot buttered rum in the popular ’70s-era watering hole with live music and tasty bites. SEE

To see Tahoe is to ski Tahoe, and the countdown to opening day

began months ago. Summit elevations around Lake Tahoe range from 7,350 to 10,100 feet, meaning more snow and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. Beginning November 21—fingers crossed—powder hounds can score snow at one of the region’s 12 skiing and snowboarding destinations, like legendary Squaw Valley, home to the 1960 Olympic Winter Games.

Experience the difference.

Atlantis. Reno. A four diamond resort.

Experience Reno’s only Concierge Hotel Tower with sweeping views of the Sierras. Escape from worldly concerns at Spa Atlantis – voted top ten spa in the world** year after year. Dine at eight award-winning restaurants including the AAA Four Diamond Atlantis Steakhouse Visit Lady Luck on a dynamic casino floor with unique progressives and table games found only at Atlantis.

Atlantis is the closest Reno casino-resort to the slopes!

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Together with Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley offers 6,000 acres of Lake Tahoe’s most sought-after terrain, including 43 lifts and eight mountain peaks. You’ll need more than a day to explore the wide-open bowls, expansive groomed terrain, mountaintop beginner area, terrain parks, and legendary steeps. If you just can’t get enough of the powdery stuff, the family-owned ski resort keeps its cable car running into the evening for night skiing on beginner and intermediate terrain. Squaw Valley may boast the most athletically challenging runs, but in terms of size it comes in second to South Lake’s Heavenly Mountain Resort, which claims 30 chairlifts, 4,800 acres and beginnerfriendly terrain. The resort is a family-friendly go-to for tubing, ice-skating, and kids’ ski school. Collectively, Heavenly, along with Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort, offer season passes ranging from the affordable Tahoe Value Pass to the splurge-worthy Epic Pass. For a more pared-down winter experience, you’ll love North Lake Tahoe’s Diamond Peak Ski Resort, nestled in Incline Village. Recently awarded the 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, Diamond Peak takes the hassle out of flying with your ski equipment by offering 50 percent off rental equipment Enjoy a lakefront sunset at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe.

Book a getaway today! Visit atlantiscasino.com/swmag or call 800.723.6500 *Subject or promotional availability. A $15 resort fee plus 13% room tax applies. May not be combined with any other offer. Must be 21. Management reserves all rights. **Winner of SpaFinder’s Readers’ Choice Award, Best Casino Spa

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with a boarding pass, December through April. The smaller-scale resort, with 655 rugged acres, is not only family-friendly but budget-friendly, too. The property even heralds the first snow with an Opening Day BBQ for season-pass holders.

Mt. Rose is just 25 minutes from Reno.

Warm up to winter activities beyond skiing, from ice-skating to snow tubing and everything in between. Make the city your winter wonderland, and add ice-skating at Squaw Valley Olympic Ice Pavilion to your list of must-do activities. ’Tis the season to go on a sleigh ride at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino. Bundle up the family in blankets as the horses steadily dash through the snow, pulling your sleigh as you enjoy a scenic, 30-minute ride through the mountains and pine trees of Squaw Valley. Harrah’s offers guided snowmobile tours, as well as back-country snowshoeing adventures. Equip-

ment rentals are available on-site, so you can try out the latest high-tech snowshoes and get a sense of the sport in a single sunny day. Northstar Ski Resort lets you experience the Sierra’s scenic landscape as you are pulled by a team of eight dogs across Lake

Tahoe’s dynamic terrain. If you’re a guest of The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, take the short footpath to the Burton Snowboard Academy for a lesson from the pros—Burton, the inventor of snowboarding. The company’s only academy in the world is based at

Watson Rounds Presents: Fables of Law

The Crow and the Duck. A

Crow, dying of thirst, happened upon a pitcher of water. Alas, the water was so low that the Crow could not reach it. Having gathered all the rocks he could find, he dropped them into the pitcher, until the water had risen enough to drink. Upon passing by, a Duck saw this technique and attempted to later claim it as his own.

Thankfully, the Crow relied upon Watson Rounds to protect and enforce his ideas. And so, the unethical Duck was thwarted. The Crow looked upon him with a discerning eye as he said, “True wit always has an answer.”

The moral of the story: always go with Watson Rounds.

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Northstar California, where all-day programs for ages 13 and up max out at four people, meaning personal attention is ensured. Sugar Bowl Resort, a hidden gem that offers great snow and big-mountain terrain with less glitz than larger destination resorts, is the first resort in California to offer snowkiting, a winter sport that utilizes kite power to glide on snow or ice. Enroll in Snowkite School with renowned kiting champ Tyler Brown at the reins. RELA X

From extravagant casinos to cozy B&Bs, Lake Tahoe has accommodations of all sorts to guarantee you sweet dreams. There’s no better place to wake up to spectacular shoreline scenery, equidistant from both worldrenowned Heavenly and Squaw Valley skiing, than the AAA Four Diamond Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino. Following a multimilliondollar transformation, the contempo-

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rary alpine retreat in Incline Village boasts 422 all-new guest rooms and 24 exclusive Lakeside Cottages with subdued, natural textures. Winter rates start at $139 with ski-and-stay packages, so you’ll want to call it a night after a relaxing spa treatment, a memorable meal at one of 10 on-site restaurants, and casino excitement—without ever having to leave the property. At the award-winning Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, the sophisticated après-ski crowd gathers around the crackling blaze of the property’s new

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Bend paper this way.

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MOUNTAINFOLD Form a peak.

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Push two corners together until “squashed.”

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STEP 17 Outside reverse-fold along the guide.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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Operation Freedom Bird keeps its annual commitment to helping American combat veterans find healing.

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OFB takes vets to the Vietnam Wall and other war memorials.

In the 1980s, Pat Lynch, a decorated Vietnam veteran, was readjusting to civilian life in Phoenix. He had used his veterans benefits to obtain his commercial pilot’s license and begun a career in the airline industry that took him to cities across the country. Once, while in Washington, D.C., he visited the Vietnam Wall, our nation’s official memorial for the military conflict he’d survived. Right away, Pat saw the monument’s powerful potential for healing. He also realized his profession could provide a way to help fellow veterans benefit from the memorial. And with that, Operation Freedom Bird was born. Since 1988, the organization has helped more than 1,100 Arizona combat veterans take a Healing Journey to their memorial in D.C. It’s a trip that changes lives. As a veteran who served in Iraq, I went on a Healing Journey in 2010, and since then I’ve been able to live in the present instead of living in the past and re-experiencing the combat trauma that haunted me for many years. This inspired me enough to take a direct approach in helping

the organization, and I’m now the president of Operation Freedom Bird. Southwest Airlines is one of our most important partners. Each year, up to 50 veterans are able to make their Healing Journey for Veterans Day because Southwest flies them to Washington, D.C., free of charge. Southwest also provides a special send-off at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and a reception at the point of arrival in D.C. It doesn’t stop there. When the veterans return home, one of the most powerful displays of gratitude is waiting: an enormous reception in a Southwest hangar where family members, supporters, and representatives from the airline welcome these warriors back home. It is a true heroes’ welcome and certainly drives home the idea that our families, including the Southwest Family, love the returning veterans and respect the sacrifices they each made to protect our freedoms and keep us safe. For more information, visit operationfreedombird.org. —Patrick Ziegert

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FLIGHT SERVICE

Please abide by public announcements from Flight Attendants concerning electronic devices. En todos los casos, por favor rígete por los anuncios públicos y las solicitudes de los Sobrecargos con respecto a todos los aparatos electrónicos.

Inflight Entertainment

Flight Service

Permitted Pueden usarse dentro del avión

Permitted

Wifi

Always Permitted

Never Permitted

Smart Phones

Pacemakers

Two-Way Radios

Tablets or E-readers

Hearing Aids

Electronic Cigarettes and Smoking Devices

Siempre puedes usar dispositivos Small portable electronic devices Inflight Entertainmentelectrónicos portátiles y pequeños (PEDs) such as tablets, e-readers, (PEDs) tales como tabletas, lectores and smartphones weighing less than electrónicos y teléfonos inteligentes 2 pounds may be used in AIRPLANE que pesen menos de 2 libras en mode at all times on domestic flights, modo AVIÓN en los vuelos domésunless a Crew Member indicates ticos, excepto si un Miembro de la otherwise. A small PED may be Permitted Wifi Flight Service Tripulación indique lo contrario. held inInflight hand, Entertainment attached to a person, Inflight Entertainment Flight Service Puedes sujetar un PED pequeño or placed in clothing or a seatback en la mano, llevarlo encimo, enla pocket. Devices and accessories ropa o en un bolsillo en el respalmay not block access to the aisle. do delasiento. Los dispositivos y Large PEDs such as laptops weighing Permitted Always Permitted el Wifi must be stowed accesorios nopueden bloquear 2 pounds or more acceso en el pasillo.Smart Los PEDs granunder theWifiseat or in an overhead Movies Phones Permitted Always Permitted des como computadorasportátiles bin for taxi, takeoff, and landing. It is recommended that laptops be placed in a case when stowed under the seat. On international flights, Movies Smart Phones Pacemakers all PEDs must be turned off during taxi, takeoff, and landing at airports Tablets or Smartphones Tablets or E-readers Messaging Movies Smart Phones Pacemakers outside the U.S. and its territories. E-readers (in (in AIRPLANE Please use headphones for all audio AIRPLANE mode) mode) and video. Tabletas o lectoTeléfonos Messaging Tablets or E-readers Hearing Aids res electrónicos inteligentes (en modo AVIÓN) (en modo AVIÓN)Flight Inflight Entertainment Service

Movies

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que pesen 2 libras o más deben de Flight Service debajo del asiento o ser guardados en los compartimentos superiores mientras el avión avanza por la pista, durante el despegue y el aterrizaje. Se recomienda que las computadoras portátiles se guarden en un Always Permitted Never Permitted estuche debajo del asiento. En los vuelos internacionales, todos los PEDs deben permanecer apagados mientras el avión avanza por la pista, durante el despegue y el aterrizaje en aeropuertos fuera de los EE. UU. y Never Permitted susPacemakers territorios. Por favor usa auricuTwo-Way Radios Never Permitted lares para cualquier sonido o video.

Television or AM/FM Radio Receivers

NFL Redzone

Messaging

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Laptop Computers Laptop Computers Permitted Inflight Entertainment Computadoras Permitted Flight Service portátiles Laptop Computers NFL Redzone

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DVD/CD Players Reproductores de DVD/CD Electronic Cigarettes and Smoking Devices

Digital Cameras Cámaras Electronic Cigarettes and digitales Smoking Devices GPS Receivers Remote-Controlled Toys GPS

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NFL Redzone

Wifi

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Hearing Aids Laptop Computers

Audio Players Aparatos de Two-Way Radios audio

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Pacemakers Never Permitted

Never Permitted Flight Service Hand-Held Never Permitted

Electronic Remote-Controlled Toys Games Juegos electrónicos Television or AM/FM Radio Receivers portátiles Always Permitted

Satellite Radio Radio por satélite

Permitted

Bluetooth Devices Remote-Controlled Toys Dispositivos Bluetooth

Never Permitted Electronic nerve stimulators and other implanted medical devices Permitted Always Permitted are also permitted. Dispositivos de Movies Messaging Flight Service estimulación eléctrica de los nervios Tablets or E-readers y otros implantaPacemakers Tablets or E-readers Messagingaparatos médicos Smart Phones Pacemakers Pacemakers Two-Way Radios dos también son permitidos. Marcapasos

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Hearing Aids

Hearing Aids Radios Hearing Aids Two-Way Aparatos para sordos Two-Way Radios

Tablets or E-readers

Electric Shavers Rastrillo Pacemakers eléctrico Electronic Cigarettes and Smoking Devices

Electronic Cigarettes and Electronic Smoking Devices Watches Relojes electrónicos Hearing Aids

Never Permitted Nunca pueden usarse dentro del avión

Hearing Aids Never Permitted

Remote-Controlled Toys

Electronic Cigarettes and

NoiseCanceling Two-Way Radios Headphones Auriculares que aislan el ruido

Electronic Cigarettes and Smoking Devices

Devices Laptop Computers Remote-Controlled Toys TV or E-readers Hearing Aids Electronic Cigarettes and Devices capable Tablets of Smoking transmitting Smoking Devices data, unless otherwise noted, are never permitted. Nunca son permiMessaging Tablets or E-readers Hearing Aids Electronic Cigarettes and Smoking Devices tidos los dispositivos con capacidad TV Laptop Computers Remote-Controlled Toys Television or AM/FM Radio Receivers NFL Redzone Smart Phones Pacemakers Two-Way Radios Two-Way Electronic Television or Remotepara transmitir datos, excepto que Radios (WalkieCigarettes and AM/FM Radio Controlled Toys Laptop Computers Remote-Controlled Toys Pacemakers Two-Way Radios se especifique lo contrario. Talkies) or Smoking Devices Receivers Juguetes de Scanners Radios Cigarrillos Televisión o Receivers control remoto or AM/FM Radio NFL Redzone Laptop Computers Remote-Controlled ToysTelevision TV emisores/ electrónicos y radios de AM/ TV Laptop Computers Remote-Controlled Toys receptores dispositivos para FM Television or AM/FM Radio Receivers NFL Redzone (walkie-talkies) fumar Tablets or E-readers Hearing Aids Electronic Cigarettes and

Messaging

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Smoking Devices

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NFL Redzone

Television or AM/FM Radio Receivers

NFL Redzone Remote-Controlled Toys

Laptop Computers

Remote-Controlled Toys

ELECTRONIC DEVICES Cellphones and pagers may be used at the gate and after landing. Los teléfonos y localizadores pueden ser usados en la puerta y después de aterrizar.

CARRYON BAGGAGE Customers are limited to one (1) bag per person, plus one (1) additional personal item. El límite es de una (1) Television or AM/FM Radio Receivers maleta por persona y un (1) artículo personal.

Television or AM/FM Radio Receivers

NFL Redzone

DISABILITY ASSISTANCE Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways offer assistance to their Customers with disabilities upon request. Southwest Airlines y AirTran Airways siempre ofrecen asistencia para sus clientes con discapacidades que lo pidan.

Electronic Cigarettes and

Smoking Devices Video Camcorders Videocámaras

Always Permitted Pueden usarse en todo momento dentro del avión

Wifi

CREW INTERFERENCE Federal law prohibits any Passenger from assaulting, threatening, or intimidating a Crew Member or interfering with a Crew Member’s duties. La ley federal prohíbe que los pasajeros asalten, amenacen o intimiden a los Miembros de la Tripulación o que interfieran con los deberes de un Miembro de la Tripulación.

LOST AN ITEM ONBOARD A FLIGHT? Visit the Customer Service page on southwest.com to report a lost item. Visita la página de Servicio al Cliente en southwest.com para reportar un objeto perdido. PETS All pets must stay inside their carriers and under the seat for the duration of the flight. Todas las mascotas deben permanecer dentro de sus jaulas y debajo del asiento durante todo el vuelo. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Customers are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages not purchased onboard. Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under the age of 21. We reserve the right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone. Se prohíbe que los Clientes consuman bebidas alcohólicas si no fueron compradas a bordo. No serviremos bebidas alcohólicas a las personas menores de 21 años de edad. Nos reservamos el derecho de negar la venta de bebidas alcohólicas a cualquier persona.

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INFORMATION

Inflight Entertainment

WiFi$

Inflight Entertainment Wifi

Flight Service

Permitted

Inflight

Flight Service Always Permitted

Never Permitted

• Browse the Web, check e-mail, or Entertainment Portal Portal update your statusMore onInformation social media. Inflight Entertainment • Our Inflight Entertainment Portal • In order to provide a top-notch WiFi allows you to access free content, Inflight Entertainment experience, we limit access to certainFlight Service including games, a flight tracker, and high-bandwidth applications and all that southwest.com has to offer. websites including Netflix, HBO Go, • Inflight entertainment options are all and VoIP. accessible from the homepage of the Wifi

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Movies

Smart Phones

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Smart Phones

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Messaging

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portal.

Tablets or E-readers

Hearing Aids

• Available all day per device. • Stay in contact with friends and family like you never left the ground. • Information about which apps are available can be found on the Inflight Entertainment Portal. Laptop Computers

Two-Way Radios

Hearing Aids

Messaging$

Movies

Never Permitted

Always Permitted

Smart Phones

Electronic Cigarettes and Smoking Devices Remote-Controlled Toys

How to Access

Pacemakers

Two-Way Radios

Every device is different, but here are the basic steps: • Once onboard a WiFi-enabled aircraft, turn on your approved electronic device, and set to airplane mode. WiFi is now available gateTV$ to-gate in the U.S. • Enjoy unlimited access to our • View available wireless networks, popular lineup of live channels and select “Southwest WiFi,” and connect. on-demand TV episodes for free, • Launch your Web browser to be compliments of DISHt!. directed to the Inflight Entertainment Inflight Entertainment Flight Service Inflight •Entertainment Flight Service Compatible device information Portal (you might need to hit can be found on the Inflight “refresh”), or navigate to southwest Entertainment Portal. wifi.com. t DISH is a registered trademark of • A list of supported devices and DISH Network L.L.C. operating systems is available on the Inflight Entertainment Portal FAQ or $ on southwest.com. Movies Laptop Computers

Remote-Controlled Toys

Television or AM/FM Radio Receivers

NFL Redzone

Messaging

Tablets or E-readers

Hearing Aids

Laptop Computers

Remote-Controlled Toys

Television or AM/FM Radio Receivers

NFL Redzone

Permitted

Wifi

Always Permitted

Permitted

Wifi

Movies

Smart Phones

Movies

Pacemakers

Smart Phones

Tablets or E-readers

Messaging

TV NFL Redzone

Hearing Aids

Tablets or E-readers

Laptop Computers

NFL RedZone$

Laptop Computers

• Catch the game with NFL RedZone, available Sunday afternoons during the NFL regular season. • This premium channel is not included as part of free TV. NFL Redzone

Never Permitted

Always Permitted

• Choose from a wide selection of popular titles, including recent releases, classics, and children’s films. • Movies can only be viewed while device is connected to Southwest WiFi. Messaging

Surfing is easy at 30,000 feet. With Gogo Inflight Internet on board, no matter where you’re going, you’re never more than a few clicks away from virtually everything. Work. Shop. Catch up on e-mail. It’s up to you. And logging on is easy. Just follow these simple steps: • Turn on your WiFi-enabled device (laptop or handheld). • Look for the “gogoinflight” signal, and then connect. • Launch your Web browser, and sign up.

Television or AM/FM Radio Receivers

NFL Redzone

Electronic Cigarettes and Smoking Devices

AIRTRAN WiFi

Pricing information can be found on the Inflight Entertainment Portal.

Never Permitted

Two-Way Radios

Pacemakers

Two-Way Radios

More Information Electronic Cigarettes and Smoking Devices

• Content and services are offered on WiFi-enabled aircraft only. We cannot guarantee that connecting flights will be WiFi-enabled. • Service on flights to/from destinations outside the contiguous U.S. is currently not available for the entire flight. • Southwest takes great pride in giving you low fares and a comfortable flight, but we are unable to provide technical support. • Movies and select TV content require a download of the free Onboard Player app available in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Hearing Aids

Electronic Cigarettes and Smoking Devices

Remote-Controlled Toys

WiFi Support • On the ground, visit gogoair.com, or call Gogo customer service at 1-877-350-0038. In the air, visit air.gogoair.com.

Free Access to SkyMall.com • Shop from SkyMall for free on this flight (you will not be required to pay for a WiFi session) . Connect to Gogo on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device, and visit SkyMall. com/AirTranWiFi. Spend $125 or more and earn a free Gogo Pass valid on any single Internet session. Service on flights to/from international destinations is currently not available for the entire flight.

Remote-Controlled Toys

Television or AM/FM Radio Receivers

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Customs & Immigration 1

This Space For Offical Use Only

Customs Declaration

FORM APPROVED OMB NO. 1651-0009

19 CFR 122.27, 148.12, 148.13, 148.110,148.111, 1498; 31 CFR 5316

Each arriving traveler or responsible family member must provide the following information (only ONE written declaration per family is required). The term “family” is defined as “members of a family residing in the same household who are related by blood, marriage, domestic relationship, or adoption.” 1 Family Name

First (Given) 2 Birth date

Middle Month

Day

Year

Beverages LIQUOR $5 • Dewar’s® Scotch • Jack Daniel’s® • Wild Turkey®

• Canadian Club® Reserve • Tanqueray® Gin

• Bacardi® Rum • Baileys® Irish Cream • Finlandia® Vodka

BEER $5 • Bud Light® • Miller Lite® • Heineken®

• Corona Extra® • Fat Tire®

• Coastal Ridge® Chardonnay • Coastal Ridge® Merlot

WINE $5

3 Number of Family members traveling with you 4 (a) U.S. Street Address (hotel name/destination

(b) City

5 Passport issued by (country)

COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGES

6 Passport number 7 Country of Residence 8 Countries visited on this

• • • • • • • •

trip prior to U.S. arrival 9 Airline/Flight No. or Vessel Name 10 The primary purpose of this trip is business: 11 I am (We are) bringing

(a) fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, food, insects: (b) meats, animals, animal/wildlife products: (c) disease agents, cell cultures, snails: (d) soil or have been on a farm/ranch/pasture: 12 I have (We have) been in close proximity of livestock:

Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

No No No No No

Yes

(such as touching or handling)

13 I am (We are) carrying currency or monetary instruments

over $10,000 U.S. or foreign equivalent:

(see definition of monetary instruments on reverse)

14 I have (We have) commercial merchandise: (articles for sale, samples used for soliciting orders, or goods that are not considered personal effects)

15 RESIDENTS—the total value of all goods, including commercial merchandise

I/we have purchased or acquired abroad, (including gifts for someone else, but not items mailed to the U.S.) and am/are bringing to the U.S. is: $ VISITORS—the total value of all articles that will remain in the U.S., including commercial merchandise is: $

Read the instructions on the back of this form. Space is provided to list all the items you must declare. I HAVE READ THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM AND HAVE MADE A TRUTHFUL DECLARATION.

✗

Signature

Date (month/day/year)

CBP Form 6059B (04/14)

U.S. CUSTOMS DECLARATION FORM* Who must complete this form: • All Passengers (or one Passenger per family with the same address) bound for the U.S. How to complete this form: • Complete before arrival in the U.S. • Write in English, in capital letters. • Be sure to include the street name and number, city, and state of your address in the U.S. • If you are transiting through the U.S., you may write TR ANSIT and your final destination country. • Lines 5 and 6 may be left blank if not using a passport. • On Line 9, enter WN for Southwest or FL for AirTran, followed by your specific flight number. • Please read both sides of the declaration. • Sign at the “X.” 1

MEXICAN CUSTOMS DECLARATION FORM Who must complete this form: • All Passengers (or one Passenger per family with the same address) on ﬂights bound for Mexico. How to complete this form: • Complete sections 1–6. • Once completed, sign and date the form. 2

MEXICAN IMMIGRATION FORM Who must complete this form: • All Passengers (including children) who are not citizens of Mexico, on flights bound for Mexico. How to complete this form: • Complete sections 1–14 on the top portion of the form and sections 1–10 on the bottom portion of the form. • Once completed, sign and date the top portion of the form. • Sections on the form titled “USO OFICIAL” are for use by Mexican Immigration officials and should not be filled out by Passengers. What to do with this form: • The form will be separated as Passengers proceed through Mexican Customs. • Make sure to retain the bottom portion of the form, which serves as your visa while in Mexico. It must be surrendered at time of checkin for your return flight. Passengers unable to present this form at time of departure will be fined by Mexican Immigration. 3

* Go to cbp.gov to download, fill out, and print this form before your next international flight.

Coca-Cola® Coke Zero™ Diet Coke® Sprite® Sprite Zero™ Dr Pepper® Diet Dr Pepper® Seagram’s® Ginger Ale • Seagram’s® Tonic Water

• Seagram’s® Seltzer Water • Tomato Juice • Mr & Mrs T® Bloody Mary Mix • Minute Maid® Cranberry Apple Cocktail • Minute Maid® Orange Juice

Valid Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® drink coupons, as shown here, are printed with expiration dates and the Member’s (or issuing group’s) name. Business Select® drink coupons are valid for same-day use only. Valid Rapid Rewards and Business Select drink coupons will be accepted onboard for beer, wine, and liquor.

AIRTRAN LIQUOR $6 • Dewar’s® Scotch • Jack Daniel’s® BEER $5 • Bud Light® • Miller Lite® • Heineken®

• Minute Maid® Apple Juice • LIFT® Coffee* • Decaf Coffee* • Tea • Hot Chocolate • Noncarbonated Puriﬁed Drinking Water * Hazelnut and regular creamer available

Southwest provides comingled, onboard recycling for all your paper, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans. Thanks for helping us do our part for the environment by handing these items to a Flight Attendant.

• Tanqueray® Gin • Bacardi® Rum

• Baileys® Irish Cream • Finlandia® Vodka

• Corona Extra® • Fat Tire®

• Coastal Ridge® Chardonnay • Coastal Ridge® Merlot

WINE $6

COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGES • Coca-Cola® • Seagram’s® • Coke Zero™ Seltzer Water • Diet Coke® • Mr & Mrs T® • Sprite® Bloody Mary Mix • Sprite Zero™ • Minute Maid® • Seagram’s® Cranberry Ginger Ale Apple Cocktail • Seagram’s® • Minute Maid® Tonic Water Orange Juice

• Minute Maid® Apple Juice • Regular Coffee • Decaf Coffee • Tea • Noncarbonated Puriﬁed Drinking Water

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Rapid ® Rewards

The name says it all.

Rapid Rewards offers more ways to earn points to redeem for reward flights and no restrictions to get between you and your favorite destinations. You’ll earn Rapid Rewards Points for every dollar you spend with Southwest Airlines®. Your points spend like cash, so lower fares require fewer points to fly. Plus, as a Member, you’ll enjoy these benefits: UNLIMITED REWARD SEATS • NO BLACKOUT DATES • POINTS THAT DON’T EXPIRE* A-LIST TIER BENEFITS

A-LIST PREFERRED TIER BENEFITS

• Priority boarding • Fly By® Priority Check-in and Security Lane access** • 25% point-earning bonus

Receive all the benefits of A-List, plus: • Higher priority boarding • Free Inflight WiFi (on planes that have Inflight WiFi, of course) • 100% point-earning bonus

Make your points go further. You can earn rewards faster with the Rapid Rewards Points Center. Buy points for yourself, give them as a gift, or transfer points from your Rapid Rewards account to another—all from one location. Plus, Rapid Rewards Visa Cardmembers earn two points for every dollar spent. Visit southwest.com/pointscenter to get started.

Earn Even Faster With The Rapid Rewards Credit Card. PREMIER CARD EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS: • Earn 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways purchases made directly with the airlines. • Earn 2 points per $1 spent on Rapid Rewards Hotel and Rental Car Partner purchases. • Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases. • Earn 6,000 bonus points after your Cardmember Anniversary. • Redeem points for International flights, cruises, hotel stays, rental cars, gift cards, and access to exclusive events. Visit southwest.com/applytoday to learn more. Accounts subject to credit approval. Restrictions and limitations apply. Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Visa Credit Cards are issued by Chase Bank USA, N.A. Offer subject to change. See southwest.com/applytoday for pricing and rewards details.

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It’s free and easy to join Rapid Rewards! Sign up now at southwest.com/enroll.

Enroll now!

Earn more points when you visit our Partners. Hotels Receive 600 points per qualifying stay.

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Park Hyatt® Andaz® Grand Hyatt® Hyatt Regency® Hyatt Place™ HYATT House™

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Rental Cars Receive 600 points per qualifying rental.

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Earn thousands of points for hotel stays booked through Rocketmiles. Visit rocketmiles.com/southwest.

Home & Lifestyle

Shop & Dine

Earn 12,500 points when you sign up for DISH®. Visit dish.com/southwest to learn more.

Earn 3 points per $1 spent. Join Rapid Rewards Dining for free today at rapidrewardsdining.com.

Ground Transportation Receive up to 300 points for qualified travel to and from participating airports.

Specialty

Earn points when you sign up for qualified electric service plans in participating states.* Visit southwest.com/energy.

Energy Plus services CT, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, and PA.

Earn Rapid Rewards Points for shopping with many of your favorite online retailers! Visit rrshopping.southwest.com to learn more!

Earn points for sharing your opinions with e-Rewards. Visit e-rewards.com/southwest to join now! Earn points for reading and responding to marketing messages. Visit e-miles.com/swapartner to get started! Earn up to 7 points per $1 spent on workplace solutions with Regus. Visit southwest.com/regus to learn more.

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Message and Data Rates May Apply. By texting the keyword for enrollment, you consent to receive autodialed telemarketing messages from or on behalf of Southwest at the telephone number used for text-in. You understand that consent is not a condition of purchase. Maximum of two enrollment communications. For more information on SMS service, text HELP to 72743. Text STOP to 72743 to cancel. Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions can be found on southwest.com/privacy. A+ Rewards seats are subject to availability and blackout dates. Taxes and fees are extra—the September 11th Security Fee of $5.60 per one-way is not included. Passengers traveling to/from Puerto Rico are subject to additional government taxes of up to $33.40. Fares to/from the Caribbean and Mexico do not include additional government taxes of up to $230 one-way or $290 roundtrip. *Points don’t expire as long as you have flight or Partner earning activity every 24 months. Benefits apply to points transactions. **For a complete list of available Fly By locations, visit southwest.com/flyby. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at southwest.com/rrterms. ©2014 Southwest Airlines Co. ©2014 AirTran Airways. All rights reserved.

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TERMINAL MAPS

International Connections

For departure times and gate numbers, check airport monitors or ask a Gate Agent. Atlanta (ATL)

Baltimore (BWI)

Chicago (MDW)

Denver (DEN)

Milwaukee (MKE)

Orlando (MCO)

Domestic North Terminal and International Terminal

Main Terminal, between Concourses A and B

Main Terminal

Terminal A

DOMESTIC DEPARTURES

Concourses C and D

Concourses A, B, and C

Concourses A and B

Concourses A and C

Concourse C

Airside 2

INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURES

Concourse C

Concourses A, B, and C

Concourse A

Concourses A and C

Concourse C

Airside 2

INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS

From Nassau and Oranjestad: Concourse C From other destinations: Concourse F

From Cancún, Montego Bay, and Punta Cana: Concourse E From other destinations: Concourse A, B, or C

Concourse A

International Arrivals Building

From Montego Bay: Airside 1 or 4 From other destinations: Airside 2

Concourse F

For arrivals from Cancún, Montego Bay, and Punta Cana: Concourse E

Main Terminal

For arrivals from Cancún: Main Terminal

For arrivals from Montego Bay: Airsides 1 and 4

TICKET COUNTERS

RECHECK LOCATION

Connecting to an International Flight • Go directly to the Southwest departure gate.

• Checked bags will be transferred automatically.

• You should not have to leave the secure part of the airport.

Connecting from an International Flight • Depending on point of departure, Customers may have to clear U.S. Immigration before collecting checked baggage from the baggage carousel. • You will then proceed through customs to clear checked and carryon baggage. • Customers traveling from some countries go through the customs process before returning to the United States.

• If you have checked baggage, proceed to the Southwest recheck desk or ticket counter to check your bags for the final portion of your trip. • Customers traveling internationally into the United States with a connecting flight may carry liquids in carryon baggage, provided they were purchased in duty-free shops and placed in secure, tamper-evident bags.

• Proceed to your departure gate. If you do not have a boarding pass for your connecting flight, you must obtain one at the ticket counter or at kiosks near the Southwest recheck desk before proceeding to your gate.

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Hartsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) International Terminal Lower Level

Domestic North Terminal

MARTA Station

Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Lower Level

Level 2

Terminal A Level 3

Main Terminal

Terminal B

International Arrivals International Arrivals

Midway International Airport (MDW) Lower Level

Main Terminal

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) Main Terminal

Lower Level

Denver International Airport (DEN)

Main Terminal

Level 5

Level 6

Lower Level

Legend Southwest Gates and Counters Security Baggage Claim Ticket Counter Concourse designation

Level 5 Level 6

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ROUTE MAP

Where We Fly PACIFIC TIME

MOUNTAIN TIME SEATTLE/TACOMA

CENTRAL TIME

SPOKANE

EASTERN TI

PORTLAND

BOISE

MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL

GRAND RAPIDS

FLINT DETROIT

MILWAUKEE RENO/TAHOE

DES MOINES

SALT LAKE CITY

SACRAMENTO OAKLAND SAN FRANCISCO (SFO) SAN JOSE

CLEV

CHICAGO (MIDWAY)

AKRON/ CANTON

OMAHA

COLUMB

INDIANAPOLIS DAYTON

DENVER KANSAS CITY

ST. LOUIS LOUISVILLE

LAS VEGAS WICHITA BURBANK LOS ANGELES (LAX)

ONTARIO

ALBUQUERQUE

ORANGE COUNTY

NASHVILLE TULSA

AMARILLO

SAN DIEGO

OKLAHOMA CITY PHOENIX

MEMPHIS

LITTLE ROCK

LUBBOCK

TUCSON

ATLANTA

BIRMINGHAM DALLAS (LOVE FIELD)

EL PASO

MIDLAND/ODESSA

AUSTIN HOUSTON (HOBBY) SAN ANTONIO

PENSACOLA

PANAMA CITY BE

NEW ORLEANS

CORPUS CHRISTI

FT. MYERS/NAPLES

HARLINGEN/SOUTH PADRE ISLAND

CABO SAN LUCAS/LOS CABOS

CANCÚN

We Get You There

You can get to a number of other cities via Southwest destinations. Travel to Santa Fe via Albuquerque, Palm Springs via Ontario, Galveston via Houston, and more. While we fly nationwide, service between some cities/ airports is not offered. Be sure to check our flight schedule. * Service to San José, Costa Rica, begins March 7, 2015. (Subject to foreign government approval.)

MEXICO CITY

SAN JO

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ND IDS

EASTERN TIME ATLANTIC TIME PORTLAND MANCHESTER ROCHESTER FLINT DETROIT

ALBANY

BUFFALO/ NIAGARA FALLS

LONG ISLAND/ISLIP NEW YORK (LAGUARDIA) NEW YORK (NEWARK)

CLEVELAND AKRON/ CANTON

BOSTON LOGAN PROVIDENCE HARTFORD/SPRINGFIELD

PHILADELPHIA

PITTSBURGH

BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON (BWI) WASHINGTON, D.C. (DULLES) WASHINGTON, D.C. (REAGAN NATIONAL)

COLUMBUS DAYTON

RICHMOND NORFOLK/VIRGINIA BEACH

RALEIGH/DURHAM CHARLOTTE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG

ATLANTA

PANAMA CITY BEACH

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CHARLESTON

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If your life were a novel, what would its title be and how would it end? I Survived. I Conquered. And it would end with me walking toward a beautiful white light, happy and at peace.

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If you were to connect your work in academia and human rights with your work as an actor and artist, how would you describe it? I strive to be—and to portray—a woman with integrity, dignity, and grace.

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