Cross Timbers, TX June 2022 by City Lifestyle

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Advice for what matters most, when you need it most Congratulations to Jeffery D. Price for being named to the Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” 2022 list and Barron’s “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” 2022 list. Working with a dedicated advisor means you get personalized investment strategies from Merrill plus access to the broader banking capabilities, tools and technology only Bank of America can deliver.

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June is for the Gents

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An inspirational man has the incredible power and privilege of shaping and mentoring the young people in his life to grow and mature in a multitude of ways. Whether he is a father, a coach, an uncle, or a boss, being a role model and leading by example can make a lasting impact on those watching. “Making an Impact,” honors four men and their contribution to the betterment of our community. Across the arts, education, business and government, these men put themselves second, work hard and inspire others to do the same. In “His Home Office,” Mandy Lane, owner of Lane Home Design, creates a beautiful and masculine space that embodies her client’s Aggie spirit and other interests. Incredible! Meanwhile – time check! We’re half-way through 2022, ready to re-start your health and well-being goals? “Fitness, Fellowship & Faith,” has us catching up with F3 Flower Mound, a local men's workout group that strives to strengthen mind, body and spirit. Love the community being built within this circle! Editor Stephanie Hasbrouck explores local crave-worthy options in “Dude Food Round Up.” I’m heading over to Chef Point Café for their “Bloody Best” bloody Mary, which includes skewered fried chicken, a slider, waffle fries, grilled shrimp, jalapeños, a pickle spear and bacon! Check out Local Experiences this month for “Guys on the Town,” where we offer suggestions for the gents as they hang with family and friends this summer. And, if you want to get your show on the road – “Visit Austin, TX,” explores a few places that just might not be on your radar in our capital city. Worth a trip down 35 or enter to win our two-night stay in ATX and we’ll fly you there! Hats off to the Gents & June!

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inside the issue The Gentlemen’s Issue

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18 His Home Office

Lifestyle Letter

Mandy Lane, Owner of Lane Home Design,

City Scene

Creates a Perfectly Personalized Space for Him

Business Monthly

Local Experiences

Open House

Local Limelight

Our Town

Travel Journal

Events

Trend Setter

24 Making an Impact

These Four Men Are Helping to Make Our Community a Better Place to Live

30 Fitness, Fellowship & Faith

Men’s Workout Group Strengthens Mind, Body and Spirit

42 Dude Food Round Up

A Few of Our Favorite Local Guys’ Night Dining Destinations

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Photography: Dawn Michelle Photography Members of F3 Flower Mound gather for a Saturday morning workout at Marcus High School.

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1: Community members, including County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell, celebrate Charlotte Wilcox. 2: State Rep. Tan Parker attends Charlotte Wilcox’s farewell reception. 3: Peggy Hill from Rockbrook Elementary was named LISD Elementary Teacher of the Year. 4: Andrew Sealy from Hebron High School was named LISD Secondary Teacher of the Year. 5: LISD Superintendent Dr. Lori Rapp congratulates award recipients at the annual award ceremony. 6: Lewisville ISD Education Foundation (LEF) awarded more than 35 scholarships to deserving students in the community. 7: Tanya Gandy and Sharyn Barbarin with Medical City Lewisville help LEF award more than $300,000 in scholarships.

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On April 28, Ally’s Wish hosted its annual Boots & Blessings Gala at Marty B’s. Guests enjoyed an auction, music, dinner and cocktails while raising money to grant the last wish to young, terminally ill mothers with children. 8: Cole Hendrickson, Pat Conner, Brian McNatt, Missy Phipps 9: Bobbie Mitchell and Marty Bryan 10: Oua, Abieyuwa and Osa Odighizuwa 11: Kristin Dickerson, Peter Fleisher, Jessica Groese and Rachel Groese 12: Alan Mann, Marty Bryan, Brian McNatt and Brian Gasperson 13: Randa Siblik, Lauren Buya and Marta Dunlap 14: Marta Dunlap with Amy, Lilly and Kevin Thomas Photography By Bob Manzano Photography

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Essilor Vision Foundation’s Kids Vision for Life Program Helps LISD Students More than 350 elementary school students from around the district recently received the gift of sight from the Essilor Vision Foundation’s Kids Vision for Life program. The program brings mobile clinics to schools to offer vision care to students. “The Essilor Foundation is not just about performing eye exams and fitting kids for glasses,” says LISD Health Services Director Melanie Vincelette. “They also strive to build ‘hype’ around the beauty of wearing glasses."

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Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas Recognized The Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas recently was recognized at the Denton County Commissioners Court. The Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas plays a vital role in helping abused children and their families. The organization and its partners are front-line responders to reports of child sexual abuse in Denton and Wise counties. It is the only non-profit organization that uses a unified approach to provide education, healing and justice to children, families and the community.

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Ardent Healthcare Celebrates Milestone Ardent Healthcare recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary at Marty B’s. The Ardent Healthcare story began in 2007 when Ardent Hospice was opened by CEO-Administrator Jimmie Stapleton, with a mission to create quality healthcare services for the local community. Today across several service lines, Ardent provides exceptional care to patients with complex medical needs in their own homes. Over the years, Ardent has taken care of thousands of local patients and their families establishing a reputation for excellence.

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Lovepacs-Lewisville Opens New Pantry in Highland Village Lovepacs, a local, non-profit organization that provides children with breakfast, lunch and a snack each day during school breaks, recently celebrated the opening of its new Highland Village pantry. The chapter serves students in pre-k through 12th grade in the Lewisville, Flower Mound and Marcus school areas.

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Montana at Bowery Park Celebrates New Brand Montana at Bowery Park, formerly The District at Highland Village, recently celebrated its new brand with food trucks, music, prizes and a dove release. Montana at Bowery Park offers luxury residential loft living that blends the comforts of home with top-notch dining, retail and entertainment opportunities. The mixed-use pet-friendly community offers jogging trails, a resort-style swimming pool, 24 hour fitness center, business center, relaxing pond and walking trails.

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I Heart Mac & Cheese Opens in Highland Village Who doesn’t love the ultimate comfort food - mac & cheese? Luckily, I Heart Mac & Cheese has opened at 2250 Justin Road, Suite 112, in Highland Village. The fast-casual restaurant specializes in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese and grilled cheese sandwiches. Vegan and gluten-free options also are available.

Lakeside Village Receives Approval for $175 Million Project The Town of Flower Mound has approved a $175 million project to build a hotel, office space and a social club within Lakeside Village, the final phase of Lakeside DFW. Realty Capital Management, LLC, the master developer of Lakeside DFW, announced the plans for Hotel Miramar, an 11-story boutique hotel by Hilton; 3301 Sunset Boulevard, a 170,000-square-foot office building; and Eden Roc, a private social club. The project is expected to begin this year with an expected completion in 2024. In addition, Terranea, a 207-unit luxury apartment tower is expected to begin construction this summer.

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area.

Summer is almost here, and we have you covered for a list of places to get active or relax, grab a drink or bite to eat, and enjoy great company with friends and family. Our go-to list of activities will have you ushering in summer in all the right ways.

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axe throwing, arcade games & an escape room. 3520 Grapevine Mills Blvd N, Grapevine, TX FISHING AT LLELA: Anglers can access a one-mile stretch of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River for fishing at LLELA. Catfish, sunfish and bass are often caught. 201 E Jones St Lewisville, TX LAKESIDE MUSIC SER IES : Grab a picnic blanket and head to The Shops at Lakeside for the popular, free Lakeside Music Series concerts each Friday in the plaza. 2412 Lakeside Pkwy Flower Mound, TX GR APEVINE BOTANICAL GAR DENS AT HER ITAGE PAR K: Take a stroll around the award-winning Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park. The gardens’ colors and ambiance change with every season. 411 Ball Street Grapevine, TX BR IDLEWOOD GOLF CLUB : Enjoy a round of golf at Bridlewood Golf Club. Afterward, don’t forget to grab a pizza and cocktail at the clubhouse! 4000 West Windsor Dr, Flower Mound, TX

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HIS HOME OFFICE

ARTICLE BY STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH LINDEN PHOTOGRAPHY

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The art selection above the fireplace was beautifully created by local Dallas artist, Art by Heather Elle. The piece is titled Awaiting Glory.

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“The masculine colors, wood tones and textures add sophistication for a very manly vibe.”

When Mandy Lane, owner of Lane Home Design, was asked to remodel a client’s home office, she proved that spaces for “him” can be both beautiful and masculine. “The client’s wishes were to have an updated, modern, yet masculine office with a more functional flow to the space,” Mandy says. The client also wished to incorporate elements that reflected her husband’s interests, which included Texas A&M University, hunting and golf. “In working with the school colors of Texas A&M, I knew we really needed something to compliment maroon and white, therefore we landed on the perfect shade of grey for the walls,” Mandy says. “We were going for a moody, masculine space that felt fresh and updated with a slight modern edge.” Mandy says she enjoys bringing in eclectic pieces to add interest to her spaces. “Mixing old with the new is always ‘in’ in my opinion. It’s fun to bring in brand new pieces that are current and fresh with items that reflect the individual,” she says. Then result: a sophisticated and functional home office that ref lects the life of the homeowner. “The intention was absolutely to tell the story of the occupant. This office space reflects my client in every way, from the very personal items of his college days to touches of items related to his hobbies of today – golf and hunting,” Mandy says. “The masculine colors, wood tones and textures add sophistication for a very manly vibe.” CONTINUED >

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SETTING UP YOUR HOME OFFICE

MOODY & MASCULINE To create the perfect vibe, Mandy chose Sherwin

ADDING TEXTURE

A PERSONAL TOUCH

To add more texture to the space, Mandy and the

Mandy styled the office with several of the

Williams Grizzle Gray paint for the walls. “It’s the

homeowners chose a beautiful desk from Four-

homeowner’s Texas A&M memorabilia. “There is

perfect complement to the Texas Aggie maroon

Hands. “The two-tier desk of brown mango wood

nostalgia especially with the jerseys you see in this

and white colors,” she says.

features intricate carving detail for a uniquely

office. There are so many memories and hard work

textured look,” Mandy says

displayed proudly in a space that will be seen each and every day,” she says.

MIXING IT UP

WA R M A N D I N V I T I N G

“The lighter shade of gray is Sherwin Williams Ellie

Mandy chose white oak 6-inch plank flooring

Gray,” Mandy says. “With the flooring being a much

with a custom stain for the space. “It’s warm, but

included some modern pieces, like the gold

lighter color – mixing dark and light permanent ele-

brings a light element to the room.”

desk lamp and other bookshelf pieces.

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To add height, texture and shape, Mandy

ments were key. It provides a much-needed balance in the room.”

Lane Home Design is all about creating simple, modern spaces. Owner Mandy Lane has been offering design advice for many years and officially launched Lane Home Design in 2021. “I really hone in on what my client’s wishes and goals are for the feel of the space,” Mandy says. “It’s really important that the space reflects the individual’s personality and tells their own personal story.” For more information, visit lanehomedesign.com.

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MANDY LANE’S TIPS FOR

Creating the Perfect Home Office Let the space reflect who you are. Think about key items you really want to incorporate in the room and add them. The space should tell your story.

Embrace the eclectic. Mix old and new while repeating the main theme. This creates interest and balance.

Texture is important. Repeat variations of the main colors throughout the space, but also layer in different textures and tones throughout.

Add greenery. It’s always a good idea to bring in greenery to practically any space to soften the feel. An added bonus: green plants help cleanse the air!

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THOMAS WHITE OCCUPATION: Executive Director of the Lewisville Education Foundation Thomas White grew up in the Lewisville ISD school system. He attended Timber Creek Elementary, Lamar Middle and Marcus High schools. He returned to his beloved school system in 2019 to lead the Education Foundation, which supports the educational goals of LISD’s students and teachers. “I really enjoy what I do to help students and teachers fulfill their potential and simply have the best possible educational experience within LISD,” he says. “I wear many hats to accomplish that – from raising money for scholarships and grants to introducing community and business partners to the outstanding work happening in the district.” Since 1990, LEF has awarded almost $6 million in scholarships, grants and special programs, Thomas says. “While that is our primary mission – to provide resources for LISD students and staff – I also like to think we create positive advocacy for everyone involved in public education.” Thomas lives in Flower Mound with his wife Tara and children, Abigail and Reid.

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JA M E S CHILDERS OCCUPATION: Flower Mound Town Manager

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James W. Childers began his professional career in Flower Mound and now is back after being named Town Manager this past year. “The best way I can describe my role to the uninitiated is to think of the Town Manager like a CEO of a private company and the Town Council as the board of directors. They set policy, and I work with a great staff of 680-plus employees to execute that policy direction.” James says the most rewarding aspect of his position is serving the public. “I love that I work with a great team to positively impact the lives of our residents on a daily basis. Public Safety, infrastructure, quality of life … there’s so much that we do,” he says. “I also like working with the Council and community to help realize strategic goals and visioning for the future.” James is no stranger to Town Management. In fact, it tends to run in the family. “I’m a second-generation City Manager,” he explains. “My father, Rickey was a long-time City Manager, as was my late uncle, Terry.” James and his wife Mishawn are in the process of moving to Flower Mound. The couple has four children, Alexis, Jalyn, Justus and London.

GARY LEWIS OCCUPATION: Area President for Denton County at Bank of the West Gary Lewis has garnered much success in the banking industry. He serves as Area President for Denton County at Bank of the West and helped open and organize United Community Bank in Highland Village. But it is his work in the community that has earned him the distinguished honor of 2021 Citizen of the Year. “This was a surprise and an honor,” he says. “The Flower Mound, Highland Village and Lewisville area has given so much to myself and family. The least we can do is give back every way we can. “I have never tried to be active in the community just to win business. It simply makes your community stronger and business better when you have active community volunteers.” Locally, Gary has served on the local boards of PediPlace, Medical City Lewisville, the Lewisville Noon Rotary and the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce. He also was Chairman of the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Gary serves on the boards of the international organizations Serving Him and Life Romania. “Both Serving Him and Life Romania are Christian organizations and have focused all services this year on Ukraine,” he says. Gary lives in Lantana with his wife Kay. The couple has two children, Courtney, who is married to Ryan; and Chase; and two grandchildren, Tanner and Ella. CONTINUED >

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ARTURO ORTEGA OCCUPATION: Music Director of the Voices of Flower Mound

Arturo Ortega was drawn to music at a young age. “I was that odd kid that listened rapturously to classical music recordings and would even compare renditions of certain pieces,” he says. “It’s been a lifelong love affair with music.” That love of music eventually led Arturo to musical ventures around the world, including becoming the Music Director of the Voices of Flower Mound. “I’ve made it my primary goal to grow the organization and its visibility to make it amongst the most prominent musical organizations in the metroplex,” he says. Arturo says community support for the organization has grown tremendously since he became director. “Our audiences have grown by leaps and bounds – to the point that it doesn’t surprise us to have sold-out concerts,” he says. “By and large, new audiences are invited by others who have attended a concert, and they often exclaim, ‘Wow! I had no idea! I’ll never miss a concert again!’ Then they almost always bring more people to the next one. It has spread like wildfire. That is certainly rewarding to see.” In addition to his work with the Voices of Flower Mound, Arturo is the Music Director of the Robson Ranch Choir and orchestra director at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church. He recently received the Lewisville Masonic Lodge’s Community Builder Award in recognition of his work in the community.

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Each week, men across the community gather in local parks to begin their days with a workout. But unlike the gym or other fitness classes, these free workout sessions are designed to strengthen mind, body and spirit. F3 Flower Mound is part of F3 Nation, an international network that includes 3,204 free, peer-led workouts for men in 242 regions with the mission to plant, grow and serve small groups and cultivate leadership. F3 stands for fitness, fellowship and faith. F3 Flower Mound holds six weekly workouts and has served more than 200 men. Workouts are outdoors, rain or shine; always free; and open to men of all faiths All participants, or PAX as they are called, are given a nickname at the first workout they attend. “Each name is representative of something about the man, but also gives him something to grow into,” says David Skelton, co-founder of F3 Flower Mound. David is an F3 Regional Nantan, an Apache title meaning spokesperson or leader. He and Drew Larson began the local chapter of F3 in 2019.

David was inspired to begin the Flower Mound chapter after attending F3 when he lived in Birmingham, Ala. “At the time I was 32 or 33 years old and dealing with a lot of stress at work and at home,” he says. “While I had been athletic in college, I had fallen out of shape and put on a significant amount of weight. My doctor was close to putting me on cholesterol medicine and then a friend of mine invited me to attend a workout … In that first workout I couldn’t do 10 pushups or run a mile … After a couple of weeks, I started going three days a week. A couple of weeks later I was going six days a week. I started F3 in January and by that June I was doing over 400 push-ups a day.” David says that F3 not only transformed his body, but it also gave him a sense of community. “The biggest change was in the camaraderie I found with the other men in the group. I was not only getting better physically, but also mentally, emotionally and spiritually,” he says. “I’ve met some of my best friends in F3, and you couldn’t pay me to stop now.” Like David, Drew was advised by a friend to join an F3 group. On his 40th birthday, he decided to make the trek to Dallas to his first F3 workout. He was inspired to begin a local chapter, but in order to do so he was required to attend three workouts. “Luckily, the Dallas guys were aware of a local Flower Mound resident who had just moved from F3 Alabama and was interested in starting a region. And that’s when I was introduced to David “Rocket Man” Skelton,” Drew says. “With David’s experience and my connections, we were the perfect match.” Drew became recruitment leader of F3 Flower Mound. “Soon thereafter, other leaders started to arrive and help to build F3 Flower Mound to the thriving network it is today,” he says. Those leaders include Fitness Captain David Matthews; Fellowship Lead Brandon Piner; Faith Lead Adam Tarplee; Communications Lead Josh Schult; and Workout Leads Ramon Santillan, Keegan McConnell, Tom Halter and Tony Bowen. The 45-minute, bootcamp-style F3 workouts include jumping jacks, jogging, push-ups and burpees.

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“Sometimes weights are incorporated by using cinder blocks or bricks, we affectionately refer to as ‘coupons,’” Drew says. “One of our mottos is, ‘Leave no man behind; leave no man where you found him.’ As such, all of the workouts are designed so that all of the men can be together and perform at their own best,” he explains. “It’s you versus you out there, as that’s the only competition that matters.” Each workout concludes with a Circle of Trust. “This is a time for men to lay out anything that is on their hearts to their brothers in confidence,” David says. This element of trust and brotherhood sets F3 apart from other workouts and has made a lasting impact on all who participate. “For some men, F3 is literally a life saver,” Drew says. For more information on F3 Flower Mound, including the group’s current schedule and locations, visit facebook.com/groups/f3flomo.

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Lakeside Music Series

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T HE S HOPS AT LAKES IDE | 7:30 P M Enjoy free concerts from 7:30-9:30 p.m. each Friday evening in The Shops at Lakeside plaza. Visit lakesidedfw/lakesidemusicseries for information on upcoming performers.

T HE S HOPS AT HIG HLAN D VIL L AG E | 7 :30 P M Enjoy the free Summer Concert Series sponsored by Park Place of Grapevine each Saturday evening at The Shops at Highland Village. Relax by the splashpad or enjoy patio dining for the events.

Summer Chalk the Walk Contest

H ERITAG E PAR K | ALL DAY Flower Mound’s Summer Chalk the Walk Contest will be held all day Saturday, June 4 in Heritage Park. For more information, visit flower-mound.com.

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First Saturday Nature Walks

LLELA | 10:00 AM Visit LLELA for its monthly naturalist-led nature walk. The hike lasts about two hours, and all ages are welcome. Registration is required. Visit LLELA.org for more information.

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Flower Mound Farmers Market

PAR KER S QUARE | 10:00 A M The Flower Mound Farmers Market is held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sunday in Parker Square. For a list of vendors, visit fourseasonsmarkets.com.

Sounds of Lewisville: Jessica McVey

WAY N E FER G US ON PLAZA | 7 :0 0 P M The popular and free Sounds of Lewisville concert series presents Jessica McVey, with Tennessee Whisky as the opening act. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Food vendors and bar will be available. For more information call 972.219.3401 or visit SoundsofLewisville.com .

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Celebrating Juneteenth in Music

LEWIS VILLE G R AN D THEATER | 7 :30 P M In celebration of the Texas roots of Juneteenth, the Orchestra of New Spain will perform a special concert featuring black composers of classical music with an exploration of the works of Jessie Montgomery and others. Guest operatic soprano and former Dallas resident Ashley Renee also will be featured.

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CAC Birthday Bash

CAC | ALL DAY Help celebrate the CAC at its Birthday Bash Saturday, June 11. For more information, visit flower-mound.com.

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Over the Edge: Be Brave

DEN TON FIRE STATION #7 | 9:0 0 A M Rappel down a six-story fire tower while raising funds for an amazing cause at the Children’s Advocacy Center of North Texas Over the Edge event. For more information, visit cacnorthtexas.org.

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Sounds of Lewisville: The Elton Johns

WAY N E FER G US ON PLAZA | 7 :0 0 P M The popular and free Sounds of Lewisville concert series presents The Elton Johns, with Toxic: The Britney Spears Experience as the opening act. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Food vendors and bar will be available. For more information call 972.219.3401 or visit SoundsofLewisville.com .

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Acoustic Fridays Songwriting Challenge

LEW IS VILLE G R AN D THEATE R | 7 :0 0 P M Calling all songwriters! This free event gives singer-songwriters and listeners the chance to experience the beauty of original songwriting. For more information, visit LewisvilleGrand.com.

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Black Box Songwriter: Courtney Patton

LEW IS VILLE G R AN D THEATE R | 6 :30 P M Lewisville Grand Theater's Black Box Songwriter Series features Courtney Patton at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26. Tickets are $20 general admission seating and are available for purchase online at LewisvilleGrand.com/tix .

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Dude Food Round Up A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE LOCAL GUYS’ NIGHT DINING DESTINATIONS Planning on dinner out with the guys? Flower Mound and surrounding areas offer a veritable wealth of dude food offerings. From aged-to-perfection steaks to authentic Texas barbecue to burgers, brats, pizza and a Texas-sized bloody Mary, we’ve got you covered.

Enjoy the complete Hill Country experience at Marty B’s. With its all-natural steaks, barbecue, Tex-Mex and craft beers, Marty B’s has something for everyone.

For an upscale experience, Bob’s Steak & Chop House in Grapevine is a great choice. The menu, with its Texas-size portions, includes heavily aged, USDA Prime beef, a variety of seafood and an extensive wine list. And, of course, the iconic carrot.

It’s hard to beat Hard Eight when it comes to Texas barbecue with all the fixin’s. Diners are served straight from the pit by the Pit Master who prepares their food. Sides include fries, twice baked potato salad and jalapeño sweet corn – just to name a few.

Chef Point Café’s bloody Mary proves everything is bigger in Texas. The restaurant with locations in Colleyville and Watauga, has been featured in Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Want to grab a pizza with the guys? You can’t go wrong with Enzo’s NY Pizzeria in Parker Square. It’s like a little slice of New York in Flower Mound.

Savor authentic German style brats and premium hamburgers at Burgers & Brats. Add bacon, chili, jalapenos or guacamole to your burger and top it with a variety of cheeses. And don’t forget the fries!

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