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FEBRUARY 2018 PUBLISHER

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The Maker Movement

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Toni Elmer, Missy Mayo, John Sloan

WHEN YOU THINK OF THE WORD “MAKER,” WHAT COMES TO MIND? A quick Google search offers some ideas: a constructor, a builder, a producer, a designer, an architect, but, in its simplest terms, a person that makes or produces something. In this issue, you'll be immersed in articles that focus on just that: makers—people who produce things. You'll see it in the art, food and artisan goods throughout these pages and our community. But this concept of makers is more than just the people who create unique works of art, beautiful (and tasty) cuisine, handcrafted jewelry, textiles or furniture, or goods you can find throughout local boutiques or on locally-maintained Etsy pages.

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It's also about a movement of people and ideas—hobbyists, experts and the inbetween—who form a community that works together and encourages each

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other to create new products, dream up innovative ideas and produce things unique to the local material landscape. You can be part of this movement, as well—whether you support and promote our local talent, or whether you step out of your usual routine and take in a new class,

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commit to learning a new skill or decide to trade an old habit for a new approach. With the full support of a community behind you, stay creative—and curious, my friends!

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ON THE COVER Image by Flower Mound photographer Missy Mayo of her children, Reese, then 3 and Beckett, 6. Read more about a typical day in her life on page 22. 4

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2018

FEATURES 12 In the Home With The Wallings Local Custom Homebuilders Build their Own Dream Home

22 A Day With Missy Mayo One of Flower Mound’s Most Sought-After Photographers

24 Meet Jack Lee Local Artist Creates Unique 3-D Wall Sculptures, Palette Knife Oil Paintings

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ARGYLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TO ADD PRE-KINDERGARTEN IN NEW FACILITY BEGINNING IN 2018

in algebra, geometry and trigonometry contests against other schools from Oklahoma and Texas. With 110 teams competing, 18 students at Liberty

After several months of planning, Selwyn School

comprised five teams, with three of those teams

will soon expand by adding preschool. Development

making the top 20 and competing in the second

has been in progress for several months, and con-

round of competition. One team made it to the third

struction on a new facility for the pre-K program will

round and won second overall!

begin in early 2018. After six decades in Denton, Selwyn moved to its beautiful new Argyle campus in 2017. Preschool was

In addition to displaying their math abilities, students learned teamwork skills as they relied on each other’s strengths throughout the day.

temporarily postponed while it settled into its new cam-

Ryan Holmes won second place in the individ-

pus and evaluated curriculum options. Its new early

ual algebra contest, competing against more than

childhood program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia

100 students, and Guanhua Tao won in the trigo-

educational philosophy, one that recognizes younger

nometry contest.

children as natural learners who actively participate in their education. Effectively teaching the preschool stu-

VARSITY GOLF WINS FIRST AT INVITATIONAL

dent engages both the parent and the teacher, and rec-

The Liberty Christian varsity golf team earned the

ognizes that the environment itself is significant, help-

top spot at the Flower Mound High School tourna-

ing the children better engage and absorb information.

ment, winning first place for the fourth time out of

With the importance of environment in teach-

seven tournaments entered this fall.

ing young minds, Selwyn’s new pre-K building is

At the tournament played at Tour 18 on Nov. 14,

designed around its students. Inviting classrooms,

Christian Goodrum tied for second with a score of 80,

each with its own outdoor area, revolve around a

and Hunter Bacci finished fourth with 82. To round

large shared environment in a building saturated

out the rest of the team, Luke Foster shot an 85,

with natural light and views of the 10-acre campus.

Cameron Reddell finished with an 88, Garrett White

Families across North Texas are encouraged to

shot an 89, and Andrew Gibson finished the day at 91.

learn all about Selwyn School’s pre-K through 12

Ellie Fellers finished fourth in the girl's division.

curriculum, activities, fine arts and other programs.

The golfers will continue to work out during the

Visit SelwynSchool.org, or contact the school

winter months to prepare for their spring events

at 940.382.6771.

which began in late January and go through the end of April.

STUDENTS TAKE SECOND PLACE AT UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA MATH COMPETITION

STUDENTS EARN ALL-STATE CHOIR HONORS Kylie Lewis and Alexis Moore joined other All-

Liberty Christian students demonstrated their critical

State choir students from Texas in January at the

thinking and problem-solving skills as they traveled to

Eisemann Center in Richardson to perform with a

the University of Oklahoma in November to compete

guest conductor.

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Students began rehearsing twice a week for this Texas Private School Music Educators Association (TPSMEA) competition right after school began. Students recorded and sent in their auditions to the music “That Which Remains” by Andrea Ramsey and “Domine, Ad Adjuvandum Me Festina” by Padre G. B. Martini. A committee of five judges evaluated the recordings and chose the top students of each voice part from across the state. At the state performance, students were led by conductor, teacher and scholar Sandra Snow, the current conductor of the Michigan State University Women’s Chamber Ensemble. A recent principal conductor at the Festival 500 International Choral Festival in Newfoundland, Canada, Snow is the recipient of the MSU Teacher-Scholar Award and the author of the DVD "Conducting-Teaching: Real World Strategies for Success,” a resource for conductor-teachers at all levels. Snow will also serve as principal guest conductor for the Texas Christian University Chamber Singers tour of Central Europe. At the Eisemann Center, Kyle and Alexis sang “A Prairie Sunset” by Cecil Effinger, “Geistliches Lied, Op. 30” by Johannes Brahms, “Son de Camaguey” by Stephen Hatfield, “Bright Morning Stars” by Shawn Kirchner and “Ezekiel saw de wheel” by Stacey Gibbs.

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OPEN HOUSE

In The Home W i t h T h e Wa l l i n g s LOCAL CUSTOM HOMEBUILDERS BUILD THEIR OWN DREAM HOME

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY TONI ELMER

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Natural light abounds in the Wallings' home.

Gracen’s perfectly pink room.

FOR THE PAST 13 YEARS, DREW AND

should look. The couple designed the living, din-

TIFFANY WALLING HAVE BEEN TRANS-

ing and kitchen area around the backyard view.

LATING DREAMS INTO BRICK AND MOR-

“We pretty much drew the house out on a

TAR FOR DENTON COUNTY RESIDENTS.

napkin and took it to our architect,” she says

The two began Drew Walling Custom

with a laugh.

Homes in 2004 after spending several years in the residential real estate business.

The Wallings’ home is as practical as it is pristine. From the low maintenance and lovely

“We are a true custom mom and pop

old Chicago brick pavers in the entryway to the

shop,” Drew says. “We build whatever the

pet Hideagate that folds inconspicuously into

customer’s heart desires.”

the wall between the kitchen and mudroom,

Four years ago, the couple decided it was their heart’s desire to build their own dream home on 2 acres of land in Double Oak.

details abound in the Wallings’ home. The main house is comprised of four bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms. Upstairs belongs

When guests enter the Wallings’ sprawling

to the Wallings’ two children Matthew, 12, and

5,100-square-foot home, the first thing they

Gracen, 9, who have their own rooms and bath-

notice is the tall wall of windows and French

rooms separated by a study nook. A half flight

doors showcasing the land on which the

of steps from the children’s room is a playroom

home sits, overlooking a pond, trees and the

filled with Gracen’s gymnastics equipment and

neighbors’ longhorn cattle and paint horses.

a unique sunken “video game pit” for Matthew.

Drew says the lot often determines the layout

Adjacent to the playroom is a home theater.

of his clients’ homes. And his home was no dif-

On the main level are the living room,

ferent. After touring the lot, Tiffany says she and

kitchen, dining area, master bedroom and

her husband envisioned exactly how their home

bathroom, guest bedroom and study.

A wall of windows and French doors overlook the Wallings' sprawling backyard.

Old Chicago brick pavers line the entry of the home.

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The kitchen features a bar nook.

Drew and Tiffany custom designed their black walnut refrigerator to mimic an antique icebox.

On the west side of the Wallings’ home is what the couple lov-

The couple designed their refrigerator to mimic an antique icebox,

ingly refers to as “Nana’s Cabana” where Tiffany’s mother lives.

framed in black walnut and fixed with custom hardware. The kitchen

The mother-in-law suite includes a living room, bedroom, bath-

boasts a large walk-through pantry as well, with its own countertop,

room and kitchenette.

where Tiffany leaves after-school snacks for the children. The over-

Perhaps the biggest showstopper and Tiffany’s favorite room in

sized quartzite island is a popular gathering spot when the couple

their home is the family’s spectacular chef’s kitchen. Framed by

has company. The kitchen easily flows into the living and dining

a beautiful old Chicago brick arch and featuring a shiplap ceiling,

space, and the French doors off of the living room open onto the

the kitchen combines farmhouse charm with modern amenities.

family’s large patio, perfect for entertaining.

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The kitchen features rustic beams and a shiplap ceiling.

“As true custom homebuilders, we tried to incorporate things that were not the trend at the time—things that made us stand out. The process was so much fun.” —TIFFANY WALLING CONTINUED >

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An impressive old Chicago brick arch frames the lovely chef’s kitchen.

Drew’s favorite room isn’t in the home but is right off the back patio.

door—disguised as a bookshelf—that leads into the master bedroom closet.

“My favorite is the shop,” he says, grinning.

Tiffany says she thoroughly enjoyed the

Drew designed his shop to mimic the shop

entire building process and adding detail

featured in the movie “Ferris Beuller’s Day Off,"

and character to her home.

where Beuller’s friend Cameron’s strict father

“I loved the building process because we

kept his beloved sports car. Likewise, Drew’s

really got to do things our way and be cre-

shop has glass garage doors that overlook the

ative. We tried to make our home as timeless

pool and houses his beloved 1966 AC Cobra.

as possible,” she says, adding that character

Beyond the shop is a large pool, outdoor

and unique features also were priorities. “As

kitchen and patio that leads back into the

true custom homebuilders, we tried to incor-

living room.

porate things that were not the trend at the

The Wallings’ home is rife with character, from the multisized wood flooring in

time—things that made us stand out. The process was so much fun.”

the living areas and the classic roof slate utilized as flooring on the back patio to

For more information about Drew Walling Custom

the brick feature wall in the master bed-

Homes, visit DrewWallingCustomHomes.com.

room and claw-foot tub in the master

For more information on the Wallings’ Hideagate

bath. Drew’s study even includes a hidden

pet gate system, visit Hideagate.com.

Drew Walling invented the Hideagate, a popular feature in many of his custom homes. The sturdy metal pet gate folds inconspicuously into the wall when not in use. Scout, the family's dog, was the inspiration behind Hideagate.

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MODERN, SIMPLE AND CLEAN: EDISON COFFEE CO. perfectly embodies these characteristics in a chic-looking coffee shop nestled in Highland Village. An inviting and relaxing atmosphere pairs wonderfully with an ample menu featuring favorites such as coffees, teas, espresso and lattes, as well as classic favorites for caffeine-free customers such as hot chocolate, steamers or chocolate milk. Guests can enjoy their drinks hot or iced. Cuisine at Edison consists of typical coffee shop favorites like muffins, pastries and sandwiches. Seating is cozy yet spacious and outdoor seating is perfect for those looking for a drink and a view. Edison Coffee Co., which has a second location in Flower Mound, got its start back in 2013 when a coffee date between creators James and Melanie McWhorter budded into something bigger than they could have ever expected. A passion for a perfect experience brought by Melanie is paired with James’ talent for coming up with innovative ideas that truly bring Edison Coffee Co. to a different level of greatness. Co-creator and man in charge James favors The Walter Hobbs, a gingerbread cortado served with a chocolate dipped gingersnap and dusted with black onyx cocoa powder. This drink is the perfect mix of playful and professional. Edison Coffee Co. is located at 2570 FM 407, Suite 140, Highland Village, TX 75077 and 310 Parker Square, Flower Mound, TX 75028. For more information, visit EdisonCoffeeCo.com.

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ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK — PHOTOGRAPHY MISSY MAYO

A D AY W I T H M I S S Y M AY O ONE OF FLOWER MOUND'S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS, MISSY MAYO HAS SPENT HER DAYS BEHIND THE CAMERA, FOCUSED ON OTHERS. Ironically, she says, that’s where she discovered herself. 6:00 AM

“Like any other morning, as a mom, I wake up early, chug coffee, get the kids ready and out the door,” she says. Beckett has to be at school by 7:45 a.m. and Reese at preschool by 8:45 a.m.

9:00 AM

After dropping the kids off at school, Missy returns home, edits photographs and blogs. Then she heads to the gym, Burn Boot Camp in Flower Mound, for a quick workout before picking up Reese from preschool.

12:45 PM

Missy picks her daughter up from preschool, then heads to the park for some playtime before picking up Beckett at 2:45 p.m. “We rush home and I prep my camera gear and make sure it’s clean and ready.”

2 HOURS BEFORE SUNSET

Missy arrives at her photo shoot about a half-hour early to scout the location and plan the photos she will take. Typically, she tells her clients the session will last an hour. “We usually are having fun playing, and at sunset, the light is so beautiful, I usually want to take one more shot,” she says, so the session runs about a half-hour over.

7:30 PM

Missy uploads her photos and tucks her children into bed.

9:00 PM

Missy edits her photographs, deciding which images to deliver to clients.

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“It’s something that honestly has given me an identity,” she says. “I’m really grateful.” Missy grew up with a camera around her neck,

“I feel honored to have more and more people ask for sessions,” she says. “During the fall and spring, it is very busy. I’m booked almost daily.”

constantly taking pictures. She became interested

She doesn’t have a studio space. Instead, she holds

in black and white photography in high school, but

sessions outdoors, where sunlight and nature play an

she gave up the hobby in college when photogra-

integral part of the stories she tells through her images.

phy went mostly digital. Missy became a teacher. She taught third grade at Wellington Elementary School in Flower Mound

“The most important thing I try to capture is the joy and craziness of having a family. I try to focus on joyful and happy images,” she says.

until her son, Beckett, was born six years ago and

“As a mom, the pictures I really treasure—the

she became a stay-at-home mom. That’s when

pictures that are up on my walls—are the ones of

she bought her first digital camera—determined to

my son doing that funny face when he thinks some-

finally learn how to use it.

thing is silly or my daughter when she’s being mis-

“I would read every article I could find,” she says. “When I wasn’t tending a baby, I was taking pictures of my baby. I wanted to capture all of his firsts.” One year later, she began her own business, Missy Mayo Photography.

chievous; she’s the mischievous one,” Missy says. “I love it when I can capture their personalities.” When she isn’t being a full-time mom to Beckett and her daughter, Reese, Missy is busy scheduling photo shoots, editing photographs, mentoring other photog-

“I was home without my teacher friends and my

raphers, blogging and writing articles for photography

busy classroom with busy 8-year-olds. My hus-

publications. She also teaches at conferences and

band traveled. I naively thought it would be fun to

workshops throughout the country, which, she said can

start my own photography business. I thought I’d

be scary. But she embraces the butterflies they bring.

have one photo session a month. Little did I know, it doesn’t work like that,” she says with a laugh. Missy's business began to grow, and now she

“That kind of fear has been great because I wouldn’t get that changing diapers or making dinner," she says. "It’s pushed me and given me confidence."

is one of the most sought-after photographers in Flower Mound.

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MEET JACK LEE LOCAL ARTIST CREATES UNIQUE 3-D WALL SCULPTURES, PALETTE KNIFE OIL PAINTINGS ARTICLE MOLLIE JAMISON | PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN SLOAN 24

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LOCAL ARTIST JACK LEE DOES NOT

His artistic process is hard to mimic, and

LIMIT HIMSELF TO ONE MEDIUM. While

his inimitable style might be even harder to

he explores all forms of artistic expression,

find, specifically his 3-D wall sculptures made

the North Texas-based professional special-

from reclaimed hardware, nuts, and bolts.

izes primarily in both palette knife oil painting and 3-D mixed-media sculpture.

“These are extremely unique pieces, and you would be pretty hard-pressed to find

“I have created art in many different set-

anything like them,” he says. “I create graphic

tings including corporate installations, live

representation of the inspiration and sketch

painting performances, commission work

it out on a sheet of wood. The image is then

for individuals and, of course, simply creat-

cut out and layered to create the 3-D piece.

ing what inspires me,” he says.

Once the sculpture is assembled, I cover it

In fact, Jack says the source of his inspi-

with a sculpting medium and apply a variety

ration for all of his work is the physical world

of layers of paints and glazes to achieve a

around him.

rich, textured feel.”

“I'll be out and see a unique tree, a cool

Jack's oil paintings may be in a more

pattern or an interesting texture and get

familiar form, but his creations are far from

excited about creating a piece incorporating

ordinary. When his palette knife scrapes the

what jumped out at me,” he says.

canvas, it is usually creating a landscape,

But his most concentrated focus, on oils

abstract or portrait piece.

and mixed-media sculpture, is what has

“The paint can jump off the canvas like a

Denton County companies and residents

little mountain and creates wonderful shad-

putting Jack to work. And even when busi-

ows when light hits it,” he says.

ness is booming, he has found a way to remain loyal to his own creative spirit.

For a look at Jack's latest work, visit Facebook.com/JKLArtist.

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“I CREATE BECAUSE IT IS SIMPLY WHO I AM,” HE SAYS. “I NEED TO DO IT. "There are times when I am busy with commission work for clients, and then there are times when I take a step back and do projects that have been milling around in my head for a while.” February 2018 | Cross Timbers Lifestyle

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“I’ll be out and see a unique tree, a cool pattern or an interesting texture and get excited about creating a piece incorporating what jumped out at me,” he says.

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From-Scratch Pasta Yield: 1 pound WHAT YOU NEED

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 4 large eggs WHAT YOU DO

1. Mound the flour in the center of a work surface with a well in the middle. Crack the eggs into the well and beat with a fork until smooth, then work flour into eggs with the fork. Use a bench scraper to work in the rest of the flour a little at a time. When the flour is incorporated, form the dough with your hands into a rounded mass for kneading. Lightly dust your workspace with flour and knead dough about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Cover dough with a bowl or plastic wrap and rest 1 1/2 hours, or chill overnight. 2. To roll by hand, flour a clean work surface. Vigorously roll dough to a very thin circle and roll constantly with even pressure as it stretches for several minutes until as thin as possible, almost translucent. 3. To cut by hand, lightly fold sheets one at a time into thirds and cut to desired thickness. Recipe from MarthaStewart.com.

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Dark Chocolate Truffles WHAT YOU NEED

1/2 cup heavy cream 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup cocoa powder, for dusting WHAT YOU DO

1. Bring the cream to just a simmer in a saucepan over low heat. Pour the cream over the chocolate in a bowl and let stand about 10 minutes to melt the chocolate. Add the vanilla, stir until smooth and set aside to cool for 1 hour at room temperature. 2. Beat chocolate at medium speed until thick and light-colored. Spread over the bottom of a baking dish, smooth and refrigerate 2 hours until firm. 3. Pour cocoa powder onto a deep plate or shallow bowl, and using a melon baller or small ice cream scoop, scoop out balls of chocolate. Roll in cocoa powder until coated and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Recipe from FoodNetwork.com.

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Relaxing Bath Salt Blend WHAT YOU NEED

16 ounces Bokek Dead Sea Salt 20 drops lavender essential oil WHAT YOU DO

In a mixing bowl, add drops of the essential oil to the bath salt and mix well; store in a glass jar. Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the scented salts to a bath for a relaxing experience. SeaSalt.com CONTINUED >

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YO U NG ARTIST AIMEE Y U N ARTISTâ€™S PALETTE

A C C E N T U AT I N G L I F E ' S E M O T I O N S

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MARCUS HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR AIMEE YUN SEES THE WORLD THROUGH MULTIDIMENSIONAL ART LAYERS AND HAS DONE SO SINCE SHE WAS A TODDLER. Art is now how Aimee conveys what's in her soul and on her mind. "Art is a way of expressing my emotions, and delivering any kind of messages, or theme, to viewers," she says. "Because art is a form of communication, it's one of the most powerful tools to connect with audiences on deeper levels." Since Aimee was young, her parents gave her freedom to search for what she loved doing. "They both realized I'd fallen in love with art, and began to help me become an artist. Because both of my parents were interested in fine arts, they gave me criteria and advice," she says. "I personally think my art style is very different from my parents' style, apart from them helping me improve my skills." Aimee is a big fan of painting, especially oil. "Oil is very flexible to work with because it dries a lot slower than other mediums. I also really enjoy using charcoal, pens, ink and watercolor," she adds. During sixth to ninth grade, she won awards for the Martin Luther King Jr. Art Competition hosted by Lewisville Independent School District. She also became one of the top finalists in VASE, a Texaswide art competition, during her sophomore year. When it's hard for Aimee to express her emotions through words, she says she shows affection toward others through art. "I like to draw portraits of people I love. I believe the time and effort I put it into the portraits shows my gratitude toward them," she says. "Art is a way for me to storytell about my mistakes, experiences and what I've learned from them. I truly want to express thankfulness through art to others. I think that's why I love art." She hopes to major in art illustration in college, with her dream

“I HOPE TO INFLUENCE PEOPLE WITH ART IN

school being the Art Center

HELPFUL WAYS AND GIVE

College of Design in California.

COURAGE THROUGH WHAT

Regarding what art teaches about life, Aimee says art is

I CREATE. I BELIEVE THAT

used in good and bad ways.

LIFE IS ART! EVERYTHING

"There are artworks that convey a lot negativity that can also

AROUND US IS ART, AND

influence the viewers' emotions

WITHOUT IT, THIS WHOLE

in a bad way," she says. "But, there are many artworks that

WORLD WOULD BE VERY

give us advice and choices."

DULL. I HOPE MORE

"I hope to influence people with art in helpful ways and give courage through what

PEOPLE WILL APPRECIATE THE ART AROUND US.”

I create. I believe that life is art! Everything around us is art, and without it, this whole world would be very dull. I hope more people will appreciate the art around us."

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HOPS & VINE

Cross Timbers Lifestyle | February 2018

B E ER FROM HERE A BEER FIT FOR HEROES

BEER NAME:

ALL CALL BREWERY:

LAKEWOOD BREWING CO.

BEER NAME: ALL CALL

Brewery: Lakewood Brewing Co. Kölsch STYLE: Style: Kölsch

ABV: 5.5%

ABV: 5 percent FLAVOR PALATE: Crisp, light-bodied with a clean finish.

AROMA: Bright aroma, slightly fruity but not overbearing.

TASTES BEST WITH: Goes with most everything, but pairs extremely well with spicy burgers, brats and hot dogs, or heavier meals in general for a nice balance.

OVERALL INFO: This beer is available at a new pub called Local Pint, located at 2750 Churchill Drive in Flower Mound. Local Pint has 50 craft beer taps, a made-from-scratch kitchen, growler fills and four wines on draft, co-owner Anna Borland says.

FINAL COMMENTS: All Call just became Local Pint's permanent "charity beer," with 2 percent of its sale proceeds donated to the Guns & Hoses Foundation of North Texas, a nonprofit organization that provides aid to families of fallen first responders. Anna says All Call fits right in with their neighborhood hangout persona. To learn more about Guns and Hoses Foundation of North Texas, visit GunsAndHosesNorthTX.org.

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BACK STAGE

DIGGING DEEPER WITH A LOCAL MUSICIAN ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON

Photo by Simone Nicole 34

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JOSHUA MATHER OF BROKA'S BLISS KELLER-BASED

ALTERNATIVE

POP

MUSICIAN

HOW CHALLENGING IS IT TO STAY IN A STUDIO AND FIN-

JOSHUA MATHER WENT FROM GARAGE TO GROUP

ISH ALL OF THE COMPONENTS THAT GO INTO AN ALBUM?

PLAYING AFTER HIS "LONG-HAIRED, GUITAR-PLAY-

I found other people involved in the production don't move

ING COUSIN" COMPELLED HIM TO FORM A BAND. The

at the same speed I do. They're not always in the same rush

Texan original melody-maker and songwriter has been in

to get it done. It's fun to be in the studio, but I prefer to play

tune with music ever since.

live, where there's less pressure to get everything perfect,

As a member of the band Broka’s Bliss, Joshua released his first full-length album, "Neverland," in 2008. He then

and I can interact with the crowd. WHAT OTHER CAREERS DID YOU CONSIDER?

produced a self-titled album in

I took a lot of art classes and always

2015. He's now finishing another

thought I'd be in art—maybe a graphic

six-song album, likely geared for release this month. When not recording, Joshua regularly plays at several Denton bars, and at private parties in Flower Mound, some held at Circle R Ranch. YOU STARTED WRITING SONGS AT AGE 14 AND PERFORMED BY THE TIME YOU TURNED 17. WHAT INSPIRES YOUR LYRICS? I've listened to interviews with people I admire. I've been told it's most important to write something honest. I'm also inspired by poetry. But mainly, I write about day-today family matters and interpersonal relationships.

"Sometimes writing lyrics feels like a lot of pressure. One of my favorite songwriters is Jon Foreman

designer. But as soon as I started playing music, I didn't look at anything else. I do like to use my artistic skills to do my own album covers. WHAT HOBBIES DO YOU ENJOY? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU'RE NOT FOCUSED ON MUSIC? I love woodworking and have

of Switchfoot. He and his band

made furniture. Now that my wife

wouldn't say they play Christian

and building things with her.

music. But many of their songs are faith-based and they've become

HOW DID YOU GET THE COURAGE TO SING AND PERFORM IN FRONT OF CROWDS?

some people's spiritual guides."

It was terrifying. I first was in my high school talent show,

and I have a 2-year-old daughter, I've gone all-out on Lego blocks Whenever I have time, I like to play video games or watch movies. WHO DO YOU THINK WILL MOST INFLUENCE YOUR MUSIC IN 2018? While in the past it was Tom Petty, Third Eye Blind, Raine Maida, OneRepublic and Matchbox Twenty, now my favorite people to listen to are actually local musicians. I've even made a local artist playlist to put on for audiences during my performance breaks.

where I thought 20 people may show up. But the 2,000-

WHAT'S THE MAIN TAKEAWAY YOU'D LIKE LISTENERS

seat theater was packed that night. I was only singing

TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT YOUR MUSIC?

for the particular song we chose, and there was a

I want to share music as two-way communication. While

2-minute music-only intro. I remember standing there

I'm hoping those who are listening get a certain feeling from

at the mic, arguing with myself in my head for those

my music, I'm hoping to get something from the sharing, too,

extremely long 2 minutes about whether I'd walk off the

in that we're connecting and understanding each other. I

stage or actually start singing. I sang.

hope those who hear my music feel the emotion of it.

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F E B R U A RY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

GDAC LIVE MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS JOHN PAUL WHITE

CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS!

GUIDED KAYAK TOUR

Lewisville Public Library

McWhorter Creek or Beaver Pond

Denton Community Theatre

It's Carnival time! Get a taste of New

Drift under willows, float past reeds

Join the Greater Denton Arts Coun-

Orleans Mardi Gras, aka "the biggest

and cattails and see what wildlife

cil for their first special event of the

free party in the world," by eating

we encounter. All skill levels are wel-

year as they host John Paul White of

king cake, listening to music, mak-

come, and all equipment is provided.

The Civil Wars. "Beulah," his first album

ing "bead dog" and creating a float

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learn-

in nearly a decade, is a remarkably

for a shoebox parade, while learning

ing Area instructors will give an intro

and assuredly diverse collection span-

about Mardi Gras traditions from a

to kayaking and water safety basics.

ning plaintive folk balladry, swampy

Louisiana native! No registration re-

Ages 7 and up. Registration is re-

Southern rock, lonesome campfire

quired. For teens in grades 6-12.

quired. $20 plus $5 per vehicle entry

songs and dark acoustic pop.

2-4, 9-11 & 16-18 "THE RIVER"

9 LEWISVILLE LAKE SYMPHONY PRESENTS “DRUMROLL”

check only. LLELA.org

23-25 & MAR 2-4

MCL Grand Theater

"EVITA"

Community Theater

The concerto will feature the 2018

Campus Theater

A remote fishing cabin, a man and a

winner of Vernell Gregg Youth Artists

"Evita" follows the young and am-

woman, and a moonless night, "The

Competition that is held each year Jan-

bitious Eva Peron’s meteoric rise to

River" asks if, when we find each oth-

uary. Music will include Haydn’s Sym-

sainthood. Set in Argentina between

er, are we trying to recapture someone

phony #103, nicknamed “The Drumroll

1934-1952, the Tony-winning musical

we once lost? Tickets are $20-$25.

Symphony” for its long drumroll on

follows Eva Duarte on her journey

Shows are 8 p.m. Fridays and Satur-

the timpani at the beginning of the

from poor illegitimate child to am-

days and 3 p.m. Sundays. GLCT.org

concert. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20

bitious actress to, as wife of military

for seniors and $10 for students, and

leader-turned-president Juan Peron,

can be purchased at the door or online

the most powerful woman in Latin

at LewisvilleSymphony.org.

America, before her death from can-

Greater Lewisville

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cer at age 33. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and

Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays.

AUTHOR TALK FEATURING ANNA LEBARON Flower Mound Public Library

Lewisville Public Library

Anna LeBaron will discuss her power-

AARP, the Lewisville Senior Activity

ful memoir, The Polygamist's Daugh-

Center and Lewisville Public Library

ter, which tells of her experiences

are partnering together again this

growing up in a cult and how she

year to offer free income tax assis-

ultimately realized that she wanted

tance. Those ages 50+ are eligible

something more for her life. The book

to receive free tax assistance on their

brings readers along on young Anna's

2017 basic income tax return. AARP

harrowing journey through countless

We are always accepting submissions

volunteers will be providing this

obstacles to the freedom she found

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tax assistance. Appointments must

as an adult. Registration is recom-

in our Calendar section. Submissions

be made in advance in person at

mended. To register, call 972.874.6165

are accepted via the Contact Us tab

the Lewisville Senior Center.

or email fmpl@flower-mound.com.

at CrossTimbersLifestyle.com.

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