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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it's an opportunity to give thanks and to reflect on all the things we have in life to be thankful for, including our friends and family. It also gives us an opportunity to think about those less fortunate than us and put others' needs ahead of our own. While ambition, competition, and meeting goals can be very healthy, forgetting to place importance on being present, enjoying the ride, and appreciating those around us that have helped us along in our journey can leave us missing out on what truly matters. This season, it is essential to move beyond the intention of showing gratitude and helping others, and put our thoughts into action. Has someone helped you out recently? Maybe this is an excellent time to write that thank you note. Have you been meaning to get your kids into volunteering but just haven't found the time or the right opportunity? Maybe it's time to choose an organization and sign up. Our November issue is dedicated to stories of gathering, gratefulness, and giving back to our community. We are so thankful for the residents and businesses in our community who support many wonderful organizations and help make our city the vibrant community it is. This holiday season, as we prepare to gather with our loved ones, and in the true spirit of Thanksgiving, let's set time aside to consider what makes life meaningful and reflect on those blessings. Blessings to you and your family! ALAN EIXMAN, PUBLISHER @RIVEROAKSLIFESTYLE

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inside the issue The Thankful Issue

F E ATU R E D

D E PA RTM E NTS

20 Local Volunteer Opportunities

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Local Experiences

Local Limelight

How To

Must See

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Healthy Lifestyle

Events

6 ways you can help out your community this fall

30 Silent Strength

Texas Philanthropist Kristi Schiller Regains Voice After Surviving Stroke

36 Fall Dinner Party

Favorite fall recipes updated for a modern palate and paired with wine selections to complement the bountiful feast.

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Fall is in full swing, and it's time to enjoy the cooler weather Houston offers this time of the year. With fall festivals coming to a close this month, we rounded up a list of family-friendly festivals you can check out before the season ends.

Seasonal Pastimes P-6 FAR MS : P-6 offers a u-pick pumpkin patch, flower fields, vintage amusement rides, and endless photo ops. Open through November 6th. 9963 Poole's Road Montgomery, Montgomery, TX FR OBER G'S FAR M: Froberg's is great for young children with activities like plastic duck races, emoji cannons, a jumping pillow, and their bee coaster. Open through November 6th. 3601 West Hwy 6, Alvin, TX DEWBER R Y FAR M: Dewberry Farm hosts a fall festival wonderland with a pumpkin patch, cornfield maze, train rides, and many other activities. Open through November 13th. FM 362 & Morrison Road, Brookshire, TX BLESSINGTON FAR MS: Blessington is a working farm that offers several family activities, including hay rides, giant Slides, rope mazes, and more. Open through November 20th. 510 Chisolm Trail, Simonton, TX TEXAS R ENAISSANCE FESTIVAL: The Texas Renaissance Festival is where guests can step back into a medieval world filled with kings, queens, and jousting knights. Open through November 27th. 21778 Farm to Market 1774 Todd Mission, TX

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The Love Box is a program created by the Houston Angels, which provides support for foster children, youth, and families. Love Box volunteers will fill boxes with encouraging notes, groceries, household items, and gifts. Volunteers will visit their assigned foster families monthly for one year and interact with the family and foster children. Not only does this program provide tangible goods, but the in-person visits include intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship. To donate or volunteer, visit houangels.org/lovebox.html. CONTINUED >

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While standing in the parking lot of H-E-B back in 2021, Kristi Schiller came to the startling realization that she didn't know where she lived — or even her name. It was 11 a.m., and the Texas philanthropist had spent the last two and a half hours shopping. Now she was waiting for her groceries to be loaded into her car. When the employee asked her how long she's lived in the area, she couldn't answer. "I had this raging headache and didn't know my name, didn't know where I lived," she recalls. "I was becoming more discombobulated as I stood there, and the poor kid loading my car could see I was rattled." Thankfully, her husband, John, called her and gave directions on how to get back home. Since then, 52-year-old Kristi estimates she's had a least a dozen days like the one in the parking lot. Symptoms have ranged from crippling migraines and neck pain to stuttering and shortterm memory loss. Little did she know, the symptoms she was experiencing were likely the warning signs of a stroke.

A SURPRISING DIAGNOSIS Kristi, a Quarter Horse breeder and founder of the nonprofit K9s4COPS, dedicates her life to helping people. But now she found herself in a place where she needed help. She went to the doctor in 2021, and an MRI showed she had suffered multiple strokes. She couldn't believe this happened to her — after all, she was healthy and didn't drink alcohol or smoke. Nonetheless, she was admitted to Houston Methodist. She spent a month in the hospital before returning home to Schiller Ranch near College Station. The hardest part of recovery was losing her voice and learning to speak again. "The most humbling thing in the world is sitting in speech therapy and trying to learn about Jose putting an apple in his plaid coat and sharing it with his friend on the bus," she says. "It sounds like nothing, but then trying to say something like that is difficult." But with the help of her medical team and daily medication, she is nearly recovered. CONTINUED >

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“The most humbling thing in the world is sitting in speech therapy and trying to learn about Jose putting an apple in his plaid coat and sharing it with his friend on the bus,” she says. “It sounds like nothing, but then trying to say something like that is difficult.” — Kristi Schiller

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For this alfresco Autumn Dinner Party, Chef Kyle draws on favorite fall recipes updated for a modern palate and paired with wine selections to complement the bountiful feast. Hannah creates an iconic autumn ambiance using artisanal table settings and mixed flannels for each guest to blanket any chill on a brisk evening. Whether for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving or a new November tradition, it’s time to get outdoors again surrounded in sweater-weather coziness while sharing bites and clinks with family and friends.

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• Build a menu around the season. “In November, people crave turkey, sage stuffing and cranberry sauce,” Chef Kyle says. “Autumn dinners mean bigger-course meals with varied proteins, like turkey, duck and sirloin, hearty starches, and good fall produce, especially root vegetables such as butternut squash and pumpkin.” • Always greet guests with a beverage and appetizers. “Offer champagne for wine-lovers or a sparkling drink or signature cocktail. It’s all about serving guests to the highest caliber,” Kyle says. • Draw inspiration from the season’s changing colors, cooler temps and lower humidity to move back outdoors. “Think flannel blankets, wooden tables, fire pits, open grills, string lights and candles to create a really cool environment you haven’t been able to do all summer.” • “You can’t go wrong with fresh flowers,” Hannah says, “but keep bouquets low to not interfere with conversation flowing. For fall, I like richer, jewel-toned florals to mix and match and keep whimsical. I vary glass vases with burnished brass for warm fall vibes.” • An easy but thoughtful detail is to put a simple menu at each place setting, so guests know what to expect. “Add a pen, so guests can jot tasting notes, especially for wine pairings or multiple courses,” Hannah says. “Guests can share comments, then take the menu home as a sweet reminder of the event.” • Follow the French principle of mise en place or everything in place before your event. “This is actually our company’s name,” Kyle says. “It’s that important to us. Make sure the wines are all open, cocktails are pre-made, place settings are out, candles are lit and music is playing. When guests arrive, it gives that wow-factor and shows you intentionally made them feel special.” • To build confidence as a host, start small and practice. “Keep the menu and guest list small,” Kyle says. “Choose recipes you already have confidence in. If you make a great Beef Stroganoff, then go with that. People will love it!” • As fun as it is to dine outside, always have an indoors back-up plan. “We’ve had to bring it indoors before,” Hannah says. “It’s still fun.” CONTINUED > NOVEMB ER 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM / R I V E R OA KS

For this fall dinner party, Chef Kyle created the perfect dinner menu to tantalize guests' taste buds. For a complete list of recipes, scan the QR code below.

Autumn Dinner Party

RECEPTION • CANAPÉS • CHEESE BRÛLÉES • Aged goat cheese, thyme, figs, local honey, petite greens

APÉRITIF • Champagne

DINNER MENU • Roasted Whole Duck • Brined & Smoked Turkey breast • Grilled Bone-In Ribeye Steaks • Chef’s Sage Gourmet Stuffing • Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Hardwood Smoked Bacon • Heirloom Root Vegetable Hash • Red Bliss Buttered Mashed Potatoes • Gravy • Cranberry Orange Zest Sauce • Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls & Whipped Butter

DESSERT • Traditional Pumpkin Pie, Whipped Cream

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FRESH ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & HARDWOOD SMOKED BACON Yield: 6 servings 4 cups Brussels sprouts, raw, halved 1-2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup yellow onion, sliced 1 tablespoon garlic, sliced thin 1-2 cups bacon, smoked, thick cut, large dice • Salt, pepper to taste • 2 tablespoons real butter, unsalted • Optional garnish - 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

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CRANBERRY ORANGE ZEST SAUCE Yields 4 cups

METHOD OF PREPARATION: 1. Preheat oven to 400 °F for convection setting, (425 °F conventional). 2. In mixing bowl, add oil and cut raw Brussels sprouts. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Place seasoned sprouts on baking sheet and bake in oven until done, about 20-40 minutes (soft yet still with good texture and crispy edges with some dark brown color). Remove from oven. 4. Place large sauté pan on medium heat and render bacon. Add a splash of olive oil to get it going, if needed. Cook until bacon is crispy and golden brown, 5-10 minutes. 5. Add onions to pan and cook until soft, 5-8 minutes. 6. Turn heat to high and add garlic and butter and cook for 1 minute. 7. Add roasted Brussels sprouts to pan and toss all together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 8. For optional garnishes, add fresh chopped parsley. 9. Serve and enjoy!

CHEF NOTES: • If Brussels sprouts are large, cut in quarters. • Rendering bacon means extracting the bacon fat which adds a lot of flavor to the dish.

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3 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen 1 cup cranberry juice, sweetened 1 piece orange peel 1 each orange for zesting ½ cup orange juice, freshly juiced 3 each cinnamon stick ¼ teaspoon clove, ground ¼ teaspoon allspice, ground ½ cup sugar Pinch salt

METHOD OF PREPARATION: 1. In medium saucepot on high heat, add everything except orange peel and orange zest. Bring ingredients to boil, then reduce to a simmer with lid. 2. While simmering, stir occasionally with rubber spatula ensuring bottom does not burn. Simmer for 30 minutes or until sauce thickens. 3. Remove lid and add orange peel and season to taste. Can add more sugar or spice if needed. 4. Once sauce is thickened and most liquid has evaporated, remove orange peel and cinnamon sticks and remove pot from heat. 5. With hand-held blender, puree sauce, keeping some texture. 6. Freshly grate in orange zest, stir and season to taste. 7. Transfer sauce to jar and place in refrigerator to cool overnight. 8. Enjoy!

CHEF NOTES:

Bon appetit! Chef Kyle Williams, Savor & Swirl

• Enjoy with all types of poultry and game birds. • Do not use ground cinnamon. • Can puree with blender if you do not have hand-held blender. • Consistency should be thick sauce and not a jelly. CONTINUED > NOVEMB ER 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM / R I V E R OA KS

Wine Pairing

According to Savor & Swirl, wine pairing doesn’t need to be overly complicated for a casual outdoor dinner party. Have a lighter and fuller body style of white and red available with some sparkling thrown in. “Lighter to medium-bodied wines from Rhône Valley, Italy or California would be a good place to start,” they state. “Viognier is one of our favorite wines that goes great with fall-inspired cuisines. Pinot Noir wine goes great with just about any food. Lean towards California or Willamette Valley for a new-world style and go with France for a more earthy, old-world style. A big bold Napa Cab would fall in perfectly for the grilled ribeye steak! Cheers!”

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fall book list ARTICLE JANINE KLUCKHOHN

IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE IT’S ALREADY FALL! When I started @DowntoGettheFictionOn on Instagram, I found so many great books in different genres of which I would have previously rolled

some may give you hope; while others may leave you with a call to

my eyes. I would have never imagined I would enjoy fantasy or

action, but each book I have read and recommend! Grab your blan-

speculative fiction, but I’ve found I will read anything as long as

ket, break out the apple crisp, buffalo chicken dip and grab one of

it’s well written, has a good plot and strong characters. My recom-

these six book recommendations. If you would like to see more rec-

mendations are from a wide variety of genres, so if at first glance

ommendations, please check out my account on Instagram. Also,

a genre makes you pause or think it’s not for you, give it a second

check out @CityLifestyle on Instagram as I will be recommending

look before you pass it up. Some of these books may scare you;

a new book early each month.

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A D U LT F I C T I O N / FA N TA S Y

YO U N G A D U LT

THRILLER/SUSPENSE

THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA

THIS IS MY AMERICA

DON’T LOOK FOR ME

Linus Baker is a strait-laced, no non-

Seven years ago, the Beaumont

Molly Clark’s life is messy. Her fam-

sense case worker for the Department in

family was torn to pieces when James,

ily is falling apart; her kids don’t want

Charge of Magical Youth. Linus is content

the patriarch, was put on death row

her around; her husband could be

making his reports and going home to

for a crime they are certain he did not

having an affair, and there is a cloud

his cat, Calliope. That is until Extremely

commit. Every week since his convic-

of blame floating over her from five

Upper Management forces him to take

tion, Tracy Beaumont, a 17-year-old

years ago. One night during a storm

on a highly classified case to travel to an

high school student, sends a letter

her car breaks down, and she is left

orphanage filled with the most mystical

to the Innocence X Project pleading

having to walk for help. Alone with

creatures managed by an equally myste-

with them to take on her father’s

her thoughts, she feels the pull to just

rious Arthur Parnassus. Linus begins to

case. All these years later, she’s still

walk away from the ones she loves

find his edges soften as he learns more

yet to receive a response. When the

who all seem to be miserable in her

about this orphanage and all of those who

police show up to arrest her track star

company. When Molly doesn’t come

inhabit it. This book is a masterpiece of

brother, Jamal, for another crime, she

home, that one night could forever

whimsy and humor while simultaneously

is determined to not let the system

haunt the Clark family. This suspense-

dealing with deeper topics like love and

fail them twice. This is My America is

ful thriller is a fast-paced page turner.

the equality of others. While I am not a

a deep story about the injustices in

I was never quite sure who to root for

fantasy reader, I fell in love with this vivid,

America. Part social justice story and

and what was going to happen next.

imaginative and heartwarming book.

part mystery romance, I recommend

Told in alternating points of view, the

Don’t let the fantasy element scare you,

readers of all ages take the time to

story is filled with twists and turns

this book is perfection from page 1!

meet the Beaumonts.

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CONTEMPORARY FICTION

C U LT U R A L F I C T I O N

S P E C U L AT I V E FICTION

THE BRILLIANT LIFE OF

NO HEAVEN FOR GOOD BOYS

EUDORA HONEYSETT

(on sale 10/13)

THE YEAR OF THE WITCHING In puritanical Bethel, the Prophet is

Eudora Honeysett is in her twilight

Set in Senegal, Ibrahimah is a 6-year

sacred and his word is the law. Outside

years and after 85 years of a hard life,

old boy who loves his close-knit fam-

the strict lands of Bethel, is the Darkwood,

she’s ready to call it a wrap. She likes

ily. He and his mother are heartbroken

a forbidden forest haunted by the death of

to keep to herself and is used to a life

when he’s sent to Dakar to live with

four witches. Immanuelle Moore has always

of routine and independence. That is

Marabout Ahmed, a well-known reli-

lived her life according to the prophet but

until Rose, a rambunctious and unique

gious teacher. There he finds himself

in the shadow of her mother who broke

9-year-old, moves in next door. If you

sleeping on a cardboard mat with his

vows and brought shame upon her family

love a curmudgeon and precocious chil-

older cousin and the other boys while

before her death. While there have always

dren, this is the one for you! The story

spending their days roaming the city

been rumors that her mother was a witch,

alternates between present day and

streets as they beg for money for his

Immanuelle finds herself drawn into the

Eudora’s past which gives it a fresh spin

teacher. This powerful story taught me

Darkwoods and begins to uncover more

on a familiar genre. Filled with humor

about a culture and part of the world I

truths about her mother, the church and

and heart, the characters are ones you’re

didn’t know much about. One thing I love

the witches. Is there a better month to read

sure to fall in love with. In a time when

about reading is it can transport you to

a story about witches than October? This is

so many people are feeling isolated, this

places you’d likely never be able to visit.

dark and atmospheric story is a mix of fan-

book was a great reminder to stay con-

While at times brutally heartbreaking,

tasy, horror and historical fiction. If you’re a

nected and the importance of cultivating

the story is filled with hope and love. I

fan of The Handmaids Tale, I would recom-

and maintaining relationships.

thought about Ibrahimah and his friends

mend you grab this book!

when I wasn’t reading, and this book will stick with me long after I finished.

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Get In Alignment

DR. BARRETT TERRY, WITH THE THE JOINT CHIROPRACTIC, SHARES

Chiropractic medicine is a natural way to improve health that has existed for more than a century. Based on the principle of the body’s ability to heal itself, chiropractic care focuses on the proper alignment of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), 35 million Americans are treated annually by chiropractors. Those numbers continue to grow due to the continued demand for drug and surgery-free alternatives to pain management. We chatted with Dr. Barrett Terry with The Joint Chiropractic, West U, to get a deeper insight into the practice and its benefits.

HIS INSIGHTS INTO CHIROPRATIC MEDICINE INCLUDING PAIN RELIEF

What is the goal of c h i r o p r a c t i c m e d i c i n e?

The goal is to adjust the body’s musculoskeletal system so that proper alignment can occur, allowing the body to heal without having to take medication or undergo surgery.

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Why is spine h e a l t h i m p o r t a n t?

The spine is the conduit carrying all messages from the brain to the rest of the body via the spinal cord and nervous system. The central nervous system controls every cell and organ in the body, so our cells must get the appropriate signals to function to their fullest potential.

What are the benefits o f c h i r o p r a c t i c c a r e?

Homeostasis, or the body regulating itself, is one of the most important benefits of chiropractic care. Other vital benefits include increased range of motion, stress relief, improved posture, and decreased pain intensity throughout the body, reducing reliance on pain medications.

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What ser vices d o y o u o f f e r?

At The Joint Chiropractic, we provide routine and affordable chiropractic care through hands-on chiropractic adjustments, focusing on each patient’s unique needs and goals through various stages. In the relief stage, our chiropractors will focus on reducing your pain over 4-6 weeks, with multiple weekly visits. The recovery phase focuses on supporting the body’s ability to heal itself. Finally, the wellness phase helps maintain the progress made during the relief and recovery phases.

Is regular chiropractic c a r e f o r e v e r y o n e?

Everyone can benefit from regular chiropractic care to prevent, diagnose, and treat spinal disorders; however, every person has different health needs and goals. It is perfectly acceptable to come to The Joint Chiropractic on an as-needed basis since we have convenient hours, no appointments required, and no insurance approvals needed.

What are the most common conditions

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We treat back pain, headaches/migraines, joint pain, neck pain, sciatica, TMJ, and many other ailments.

What are the most com-

mon symptoms associa t e d w i t h s p i n a l i s s u e s?

Common symptoms include pain, weakness, numbness/tingling, stiffness, fatigue, radiating pain, muscle tightness, and organ dysfunction.

If you’re interested in experiencing the benefits of chiropractic medicine or learning more about what chiropractic can do to improve your overall health, contact The Joint Chiropractic, West U at 713.903.3314. Dr. Terry holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Texas Chiropractic College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology from Texas Chiropractic College, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management from Texas A&M University. Dr. Terry has been practicing in the Houston area for 11 years.

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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Elton John - "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" - the Final Tour

MIN UTE MAID PAR K, 501 CRAW F O R D ST, H O USTO N, T X 7 7 0 0 2 | 8 :0 0 P M Elton John's "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" Tour will come to an end in 2022, but not before he performs live in the Bayou City one last time, performing hits like, "Tiny Dancer," "Rocket Man," "Philadelphia Freedom," and "Bennie and the Jets".

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Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market

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The 14th Annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival

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Cadence Bank Houston Open

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NRG CEN TER, 1 FAN N IN ST, HO USTO N, T X 7 7 0 5 4 The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market has established itself as Texas' premier Christmas fundraiser shopping occasion! It is a one-stop shop with hundreds of retailers selling one-of-a-kind things for everyone, including furniture, accessories, toys, cuisine, clothing, and more.

T I MES AN D LOCATION S VARY This festival is devoted to showcasing cutting-edge movies, video installations, and live performances honoring Houston's metropolitan vibrancy and culture. Tickets and passes are available online at cinemahtx.org

MEMOR IAL PARK G OLF COUR S E , 1 0 0 1 E ME MO R I A L LO O P DR , H O USTO N, T X 7 7 0 0 7 | 1 : 00 P M This storied PGA TOUR tournament continues to uphold its iconic place in golf because to its rich history, exceptional field, tremendous fan participation, and strong community roots.

73rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade

H OUSTON CITY HALL, 901 BAG BY ST, H O USTO N, T X 7 7 0 0 2 | 9 :0 0 A M Houstonians will line the streets to cheer on participants as the Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to Downtown Houston. Over 20 city blocks will be covered by the parade, which will also include ornate floats, vibrant marching bands, soaring balloons, and other distinctively Houston entries.

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The Houston Symphony presents Disney's Fantasia

JON ES HALL, 3910 YOAKUM B LV D, H O USTO N, T X 7 7 0 0 6 The Houston Symphony performs the soundtrack of Disney's Fantasia, a timeless masterpiece that has enchanted audiences for decades. Featuring well-known pieces like Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, Pomp and Circumstance, Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, and of course, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, while stunning animation fills the enormous screen at Jones Hall.

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