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20 At Home with Jane Sibley 26 From Basic to Beautiful

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Address IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD 06 South Congress EXPERT OPINION 10 Failure to Launch HOME DECORATING TIPS & TRENDS

12 Start with an Original DIY

In every issue 28 OFF THE SHELF 29 WIRED 30 IN THE GARDEN

14 Fast and Fabulous Fabric Changes WHAT’S HOT 16 Accentuate Your Wild Side TESTOSTERONE 18 Gear Up for the Game

32 YOUR LUCKY STARS 35 LIVE WELL

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in your neighborhood

BY DANA REINART

South Congress Standing 311 feet tall and completed in 1888, the Texas State Capitol building is a true Austin Original. The gradual northbound descent to its front steps from the offbeat street Austinites refer to as SoCo or South Congress Avenue is a landmark in its own right. This seminal Austin artery is lined with historical establishments that have contributed to the ever-changing Austin landscape. With insights from these Austin Originals and a few of our favorite spots

ALLENS BOOTS SEAN GREENBERG, SON OF OWNER

STEVE COONAN

called “Editor’s Picks,” we can get a better understanding of where our city has been and what it is today. CONTINENTAL CLUB DIANNE SCOTT, CLUB HISTORIAN

STEVE GREENBERG

FOR OWNER

With a big red boot

STEVE WERTHEIMER

adorning its entrance,

“Numerous Austin

who could overlook this

staples have owned,

Austin Original? Steve

contributed, performed,

Greenberg started Allens

and frequented this

Boots in 1977. He learned

joint since its inaugura-

the business from his

tion in 1955 as a posh

father who owned and operated several boot stores. This local landmark has

place, a club for swells….

inﬂuenced western-wearing Austinites for decades. “Our store has seen South

when words like ‘posh’ and ‘swells’ meant something.” In the late 1970’s,

Congress go from a seedy neighborhood crawling with prostitutes to a trendy

thanks to Austin band the Bizarros, the Continental Club hit its stride

hot spot crawling with hipsters.” Persevering through the tough times, their

as a music icon. Since then, many national headliners and local favor-

ever-expanding inventory combined with a 124-year-old historic building has

ites have graced the stage. Music isn’t the only thing that makes it an

attracted an array of celebrity clientele and secured them a spot on every

Austin Original. In 1987, current owner Steve Werheimer uncovered

tourist’s must-see list. The original look of Allens Boots and classic appeal of

and restored four unique Austin Originals— European street scene wall murals commissioned by the original owner, Mr. Morin Scott. Having

old-timey main street that is also ﬁlled with hip, funky places and thick with

earned numerous awards over the years including: Best Live Music

Austin culture. Austin without South Congress would be like Manhattan without

Venue, Best Happy Hour, and a Historic Landmark status by the City of

SoHo, Paris without the Jewish Marais, or San Francisco without the Mission.”

Austin, this joint has earned its spot as an Austin Original.

ALLISON V. SMITH

cowboy-chic jives seamlessly with the new South Congress vibe. “It’s like an

HOTEL SAN JOSÉ

GUERO’S TACO BAR

LIZ LAMBERT, OWNER

ROB AND CATHY LIPPINCOTT,

The evolution of Hotel San José is a

OWNERS

direct manifestation of the oscillat-

When the time came for Rob

ing conditions of the neighborhood.

and Cathy Lippincott to move

The Hotel San José opened in

from their small rented location

1939 as ‘an ultra modern tour-

on Oltorf, they started look-

ist court,’ featuring the Spanish

ing for the perfect spot. Cathy

Colonial architecture that was then

recalls, “When driving down

the height of West Coast, chic. Up

South Congress, I noticed the

until the addition of Interstate 35

old Central Feed and Seed

rerouted downtown traffic, business

Store was for sale. The street

was not too shabby. In the 60’s,

and location just felt right;

South Congress fell on hard times. According to local legend, the hotel

the building was awesome.” Concurrently, Rob’s quest was just as successful. “We were both talking

then operated as a brothel favored by Texas’ elected representatives. A

about the same place, and we were both smitten!” The more than 100-year-

direct phone line ran from the Senate to the front desk and if the legislature

old building has now been the home to Guero’s Taco Bar for the past 14

found itself short of a quorum, a buzzer would ring. Throughout the next

years. An integral part of all that is uniquely Austin, this homegrown res-

thirty years the establishment underwent many transformations to become

taurant has witnessed the growth of a generation as patrons return again

the swanky spot it is today. “South Congress is casual, creative, laid back

and again bringing their children and grandchildren. “To us, there is nothing

but busy. It’s a great place for a hotel—the San José has become part of the

better than serving tacos and margaritas to the wonderful folks in Austin

fabric of the neighborhood.”

and beyond, while listening to live music under the Live Oaks.”

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in your neighborhood DEAN WOLF

EDITOR’S PICKS

AUSTIN ART GLASS Veteran glass blower, Aaron Gross,

FEATHERS BOUTIQUE Scavenge for your vintage no

LUCY IN DISGUISE WITH DIAMONDS This 8000 square

showcases his collection encompassing a wide variety

longer! Everything is a fabulous ﬁnd at this trendy shop.

foot emporium is crammed to the ceiling with adult

of styles and shapes including Old World techniques

With dazzlingly stylish pieces, you will gush at Feather’s

and children’s costumes, masks, wigs, props, makeup,

and high-tech dichroic compositions. You can watch

collection of vintage women’s clothing and accessories.

accessories, decorations, hats, shoes, glitz and gaud. What would Halloween be without this Austin Original? SUZETTE ACKE

SUZETTE ACKER

RANDY FRANKLIN

him in action or even take a class!

SOUTH CONGRESS CAFÉ With a reﬁned Southwestern

YARD DOG Liven up your home with a colorful, edgy,

TESOROS TRADING COMPANY Full of international

cuisine, patrons of this café enjoy big ﬂavors, quality

representational piece of Outsider/Folk art from Yard

treasures, this trading company is the ultimate place to

products, and a chic, comfortable atmosphere. It’s the

Dog. This gallery is a platform for self-taught Original

ﬁnd that statement of your individuality. From sequined

perfect lunch or brunch spot for business or pleasure.

artists…folky and funky yet reﬁned.

hanging lamps to Izucar ceramic novelties to Mexican cowgirl curtains, you name it…Tesoro’s has it!

1 Feathers Boutique

3 South Congress Café

5 Yard Dog

7 Tesoros Trading

9 Hotel San José

1700 S Congress Ave

1600 S Congress Ave

1510 S Congress Ave

Company

1316 S Congress Ave

Ebay:

www.southcongresscafe.com

www.yarddog.com

1500 S Congress Ave

www.sanjosehotel.com

feathersboutiquevintage

www.tesoros.com 4 Allens Boots

6 Lucy in Disguise

2 Austin Art Glass

1522 S Congress Ave

with Diamonds

8 Guero’s Taco Bar

1315 S Congress Ave

1608 S Congress Ave

www.allensboots.com

1506 S Congress Ave

1412 S Congress Ave

www.continentalclub.com

www.lucyindisguise.com

www.guerostacobar.com

JAMES ST

ELIZABETH ST

M I LT O N S T

SUZETTE ACKER

www.austinartglass.com

10 Continental Club

C O N G R E S S AV E S O U T H GIBSON ST

MONROE ST

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expert opinion BY LINDA GINAC

Failure to Launch What Happened to My Empty Nest? In the movie Failure to Launch, Matthew McConaughey plays the part of a

to school to gain new skills or ﬁnding less suitable work just to have a pay-

thirty-something son unwilling to leave the nest. Desperate to be empty-

check. The problem for parents is that their children are not in any rush to

nesters, his parents hire a girl whose profession is luring adult-children to

leave. Since many of their friends are also cohabiting with their parents, the

step out on their own.

stigma of living at home is minimized.

A thirty-something adult living at home is not uncommon and this predica-

So what are parents to do? Below are eight steps that you can use to regain

ment reﬂects a reality for many in America. I had no idea this was becoming

your freedom. Be sure to use ﬁnesse because you still want to maintain a solid

the norm until I received a phone call at the office the other day that went

relationship with your children. The eight steps include:

something like this:

đƫ Review the reasons your son or daughter has returned home and be understanding about their situation. Set expectations and offer sugges-

LG Hello, You’ve reached the Ginac Group. Caller I have a big problem. LG What is your problem and how can I help? Caller I have a boomerang in the house! LG (stumped) A boomerang? Hmm, I’m not sure I can help you with that one. Caller I think you can. Let me explain. LG Okay. Caller I sent my son to college so that he could earn a degree, land a great job and start a life independent of his mother and I. He is now 29 years

tions for how they might get back on track. đƫ Communicate with your partner (if you have one) often about how the two of you can help with your adult-child’s situation. Try to avoid the ﬁghts you used to have over what’s best for the child. đƫ Create a timeline in your mind about when you’d like to see your child move on again, but be ﬂexible. Talk it over with your child in small doses as you don’t want to cause any undue stress. đƫ Provide unconditional love and offer fresh ideas for change. Try not to be the overbearing parent who has all of the right answers. This does nothing to empower your child.

old, unemployed, unmotivated because he’s had a string of bad jobs and

đƫ Ask your child for a plan of action with dates that build up to a move

living with us. This is the boomerang! Don’t get me wrong, we love our

out date. This puts a bit of pressure on the child so that they don’t get

son but he needs help and we can’t do it.

too comfortable.

LG I get it now. You absolutely called the right number. Although I’ve

đƫ Avoid giving your child a free-ride. If they are unemployed, assign house

not heard someone refer to their predicament in that fashion, we have

tasks. If they are earning a paycheck, ask for rent and money for food,

worked with other parents in your situation.

telephone, etc. đƫ Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Use your network (friends, family, and

The call went on for a few more minutes discussing his son’s situation. We invited the family in for a consultation to review how market conditions, the parent’s impression of the situation and their son’s perspective on what is

coworkers) to help your son or daughter get their foot in the door. đƫ Encourage your child to find volunteer work or take on any paid or unpaid internships to get experience and build their own network.

going on is helping or hindering the job search process. I read a lot of articles on this trend after that phone call. Parents who expe-

As for the family who came to visit us about their son’s situation. I am happy

rienced the grief and sadness of the empty nest as a result of kids going off

to report that their son voluntarily signed-up for our career services, and he

to college or the workforce eventually discover the joy and fulﬁllment that

is about to embark on his own journey. His parents have high hopes for him,

can happen as a result of it because they now have time to focus on their own

and I am conﬁdent that my team and their son won’t let them down.

financial, emotional or social needs. Then these parents find new challenges figuring out how to survive the return of their adult children. The process of moving back in with parents after a period of independence is referred to as

Linda Ginac of The Ginac Group, Inc. has more than 14 years’

the Boomerang Effect (i.e. failure to launch).

experience in organizational development, people strategy and

Unstable market conditions, rising unemployment rates, and declining

career development supporting individuals and corporations in

wages are making it impossible for our children to make their own way in the

developing, planning and managing a range of career management

world. Moving back home allows them to minimize expenses while returning

and worklife issues. www.ginacgroup.com

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home decorating tips & trends

BY ELIZABETH JAMES

left: Brise-lames est, retour des régates au Havre by Camille Pissarro; Oil on canvas top: La Table d’Orientation by H.Claude Pissarro, oil on canvas; above: Paysage au Bord du Riviere by Paulemile Pissarro, oil on canvas; all images courtesy Russell Collection.

Start with an Original Building a Room Around Signature Artwork Have you ever dreamed of owning an original Impressionist Masterpiece? Has

Should you be lucky enough to ﬁnd yourself the proud owner of an

a painting or a print ever knocked you off your feet? In October, Austinites

original Pissarro or fall in love with another piece of art here are some

will have the rare opportunity to view and possibly own an original Camille

decorating tips for art lovers from Sharon Radovich, owner of Panache

Pissaro oil painting thanks to Lisa Russell of the Russell Collection.

Interiors and an allied member of ASID:

Russell is bringing an important and unique exhibition of artwork which explores the rich artistic tradition of the Pissarro family through a selection of artwork created by Camille Pissarro, his sons, and their descendants— four generations of the world‘s most long-lived and productive family of artists. Camille Pissarro was one of the most influential members of the French Impressionist movement, not only as an artist but also as a teacher, and he was the only artist to participate in all eight Impressionist exhibitions. Equally importantly, his paintings contributed to a change in the traditional perception of art at the time. He was known not only for his fine painting but also for his ability to teach others—Gauguin, Van Gogh and Cézanne being three of his more renowned pupils. Pissarro taught all of his sons to paint while encouraging them to develop individual styles. The exhibit will include works from Pissarro’s sons—Lucien, Georges-Manza, Ludovic-Rodo and Paulemile, grandson, H. Claude and great-grandaughter, Lelia Pissarro. A bonus for true art aficionados, Lelia will speak at the open-

đƫ Like a paint color or lighting, artwork can immediately establish or change the mood of a room. Not only can it pull a room together, but also you can use it to create a style uniquely your own. đƫ Artwork is very personal. Choose your style of decorating based on what the artwork says to you. Artwork can blend with the décor of the room or pop as the focal point. A current decorating trend in contemporary rooms is using all neutral colors on the walls and furniture with the burst of color coming from a signature piece of artwork and complimentary accessories. In general, when decorating traditional rooms the artwork will pop on a soft-colored wall. đƫ After you have established the style and mood you wish to create begin with the largest piece of furniture and pull color from the artwork to compliment the piece. The texture, pattern and scale of furniture and fabrics should all coordinate to compliment and accentuate the mood of the artwork.

ing reception for the exhibit on Friday October 30th. The talk is open to the

Beginning the design of a room with artwork may not be the norm, but it

public, however you must RSVP at 478.4440 if you would like to attend.

will deﬁnitely appeal to Austin Originals.

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diy

BY AMANDA BROWN AND LIZZIE JOYCE / PHOTOS BY SUZETTE ACKER

Fast and Fabulous Fabric Changes While most upholstery projects are best left to the professionals, there are a few small-scale projects that can be done at home with a few tools and expert tips for assembly. This step-by-step illustrates and explains how to transform a small bench and can be translated to any chair with a wrap-around seat like many dining chairs. Here’s what you need to get started: pliers, staple remover,* scissors, furniture polish and rags, upholstery foam,* marker, straight edge, carving knife, spray adhesive for foam and fabric,* Dacron,* staple gun, fabric, and dust cover.* (*Items can be purchased at Capital City Upholstery Supply. All others can be found at your local hardware store.)

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1 Start by removing all old materials from seat platform including all fabric, padding, staples and tacks. 2 Use a furniture polish to restore shine and color to the ﬁnished wood. 3 Using the existing seat platform, trace the outside edge on the foam. Use the carving knife to cut out the drawn shape. 4 Apply spray adhesive on the seat platform and the cut foam, center, and apply pressure to bond.

5 Cut a piece of Dacron that is large enough to cover and wrap around the padded seat. Work in opposites by attaching the top with the staple gun and pulling out the excess and stapling the bottom. Then staple the sides to attach to all edges and trim off excess. 6 To apply the fabric, repeat step 5 using your fabric instead of the Dacron. Be sure to a center

your design and b pleat the fabric at the corners. 7 For a professional ﬁnish, staple a black dustcover to the under-side of your seat platform.

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Davis-Sibley House A Home as Original as Its Inhabitants

The Davis-Sibley House located at 2210 Windsor Road is an excellent example of architectural skill of an Austin native, Hal Thomson. The house is also identiﬁed with the individuals in both the Davis and Sibley families who have made signiﬁcant contributions to the economic and social development of Austin. The home, the décor, the architect and the inhabitants are truly Austin Originals. Hal Thomson was born into a prominent Hill Country family in 1882. His pioneer grandfather, Alexander Thomson came to Texas with Stephen F. Austin. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas and his master’s degree in architecture from MIT in Boston. Although he established his practice in Dallas, Thomson is best known for his work in Austin. AUSTIN ORIGINALS

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The home was designed in 1931 for Emma Davis, the widow of prominent businessman, Nelson Davis. She was a founding member of Austin’s Settlement Club and entertained frequently in the home. According to family reports, Emma played bridge, drank martinis in the afternoons and possibly smoked cigarettes. She died in her home in 1954 and the house passed to her son Theo and his wife Nita. Theodore Phillipson Davis was born in Austin, graduated from Yale and joined his father’s wholesale grocery business. He revitalized the Austin Country Club as its president during the Depression, served as director of the Chamber of Commerce, and was a founder and director of the Capital National Bank. Interesting historical ﬁgures such as President Warren G. Harding and Cubs baseball owner, William Wrigley, passed through the Davis’ life. The couple sold their home to the Sibleys in 1962 and moved to Cambridge Towers. Dr. D.J. Sibley was a physician and West Texas rancher. He received his BA from UT Austin and his MD from UT Galveston. He served in the U.S. Medical Corps from 1940 to 1948 and was in command of the medical operation at Corregidor. He married Jane Dunn in Fort Stockton in 1950 where they ranched and he practiced medicine until moving to Austin with their three children in 1962. Dr. Sibley had a wide variety of interests, which were shared by Jane. The couple was active in the Austin Symphony, Bat Conservation International and together established the Rock Art Foundation, dedicated to the preservation of prehistoric paintings at Seminole Canyon State Park. Dr. Sibley had a keen interest in history and was president of the English Speaking Union, which led to entertaining foreign dignitaries such as the Lord Mayor of London and the Earl and Countess of Harwood. The Sibleys loved to entertain and notable guests included luminaries such as Aldous Huxley, James Michener, Ted Feherenbach, Stephen Weinberg, Lady Bird Johnson, and President and Mrs. George W. Bush. AUSTIN ORIGINALS

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The current occupant of the home is Jane Sibley, an Austin philanthropist

which remain in use today. Dutell traveled to Spain to collect furnishings for the

and icon who recently celebrated her 85th birthday. A sign in her dressing

home and in Majorca had rugs custom woven to size. The original dining room

room reads, “In a World Full of Copies, Here’s To the Originals.” A woman

furniture still in use was designed in the Spanish Baroque style and distressed

about town, Jane is famous for her wit, her generosity and her signature buz-

to appear antique. Jane added her personal touch painting Rock art ﬁgures to

zard feather ever present in her hair. Born in West Texas, Jane came to Austin

the backs of the dining room chairs. Dutell designed the living room valences

to study art and received her BFA from the University of Texas. Together with

that were carved in Spain and remain in the home. The original paint treatment,

husband D.J., she founded the Fort Stockton Historical Society, leaving the

which was personally applied by Dutell, remains on the living room ceiling. The

city a permanent gift of the Old Parade Ground, which led to the rebuild-

living room sofa was also original to the house. Dutell selected the carved Texas

ing of the pre-Civil War Fort and restored officers’ quarters. Jane joined the

shell stone ﬁreplace surround. Master craftsman Fortunat Weigl designed the

board of Directors of the Austin Symphony in 1967 and served as President

outstanding iron work throughout the estate, including lanterns, gates, grills,

for 25 years. She was instrumental in the founding of the Long Center and

balconies, interior stair rails, twin standing candelabras, decorative trees, and

was elected to the Austin Arts Hall of Fame.

ﬁreplace sets. All are still in place.

Jane and D.J. were kindred spirits with a love of adventure, travel, art and

The Sibleys added signature pieces to the interior to make the house their

history. Their interests are evident throughout their home at 2210 Windsor.

own. One wall of the vestibule includes a niche for the display of artwork and

The Sibleys were determined to preserve the historic integrity of the home in

currently features an Umlauf Madonna. A ceramic Chinese water vessel serves as

both the interior décor and the exterior architecture. The main door is origi-

the tub in the Master bath. The dining room chandelier circa 1870s is of Baccarat

nal – built of hand-pegged and hand-carved solid oak – as are all the doors

Bristol blue glass with matching candelabra and was added by the Sibleys.

throughout the home. Flooring throughout the house is original and of either

The tile coffee table in the living room was designed and made by the Sibley’s

red, ﬁred Saltillo clay tiles or wide, hand pegged oak planks.

daughter, Mahala, and many family portraits including those of granddaughters

After the house was completed in 1931, architect Hal Thomson worked closely with New York designer, Peter Dutell to insure continuity of the Spanish Revival style from the exterior design to the interior design. The Sibleys purchased from Theo Davis a number of furnishings originally designed for the home, 24 | YOUR AUSTIN ADDRESS

presented at the Symphony Balls grace the home. Interesting collections and treasures reﬂect travel abroad and the Sibley’s love of their Texas ranch. After 77 years, the Davis-Sibley House is a vibrant landmark reﬂecting the personalities and history of its designers and inhabitants—a true Austin Original. AUSTIN ORIGINALS

BY RILEY TRIGGS / RESEARCH BY PHOEBE ALLEN

The Architecture of the Davis-Sibley House The History of a Remarkable Spanish Revival Masterpiece In 1930, seven years after the death of her hus-

1940 and looking to the past for inspiration, the

Weigl’s original tools. The railings along the

band Nelson, Emma Davis engaged Austin native

romantic Spanish Revival architectural style is

front steps were also designed by Sibley, based

architect Hal Thomson to build “an important

predominantly found in the Southwest, Texas

on Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and forged by

home” in the new Enﬁeld development, which

and Florida because of the inﬂuence of Spanish

Pohowsky of Salado, Texas.

was the east pasture of the Pease family estate

exploration and settlement. After the Panama-

that enveloped their Austin landmark house,

California Exposition in 1915, the Spanish Revival

The Davis-Sibley villa is one of the best exam-

Woodlawn. This area is now a part of the Old

style really caught hold. The growth of California

ples of the Spanish Colonial Revival style in

West Austin Historic District and is comprised of

and the ﬁlm industry during the 1920s and 1930s

Austin, if not Central Texas. It is larger than

three major suburbs, Enﬁeld, Pemberton Heights,

facilitated the dissemination of the style.

most Austin examples of the style, but it also

According to architectural historian Peter Maxson:

and Bryker Woods. All were originally part of the

Spanish Revival is an extremely eclectic style.

demonstrates a good understanding of the

George W. Spear League that surrounded the

Many Mediterranean touches are combined

work of the contemporaneous masters of

Pease family home, a National Register prop-

to create an exotic and romantic presence.

the style: George Washington Smith in Santa

erty located on the north side of Pease Road,

Inﬂuences include Spanish Baroque, Moorish,

Barbara, California; Addison Mizner of Palm

across from the Davis-Sibley home’s rear entry.

and Gothic elements, which are all found in

Beach, Florida; and the better work of Attlee

Within this important setting of Austin’s history,

the Davis-Sibley House, and include tile roofs,

Ayres of San Antonio. With its irregular and

Thomson conceived the Davis House to com-

exposed wooden beams, stucco exterior walls

picturesque massing, and its excellent detail-

municate the stature and social standing of their

with characteristic half rounded doors and

ing, the site and landscaping, the Davis House

family, and the home’s distinctive Spanish Revival

windows and decorative ironwork throughout.

has arguably been an Austin landmark since

style continues to delight the Sibley family and

There are numerous pieces by the proliﬁc local

their visitors almost eighty years later.

Weigl ironworks including the wrought iron

Arguably the prime example of this style

its completion.

The trend toward period architecture gained

sign indicating the home’s address. Jane Sibley,

within the city of Austin, the Davis-Sibley House

momentum from the 1893 World’s Columbian

who earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree

received Historic Landmark status by the City

Exposition (Chicago World’s Fair), where his-

from the University of Texas, designed the iron-

of Austin in July of 2008 where it joined its two

torical interpretations of European styles were

work of the front gate, which was forged by

sister Spanish Revival estates built by Malcolm

encouraged. Built from about 1915 to about

Perry Cann who had acquired many of Fortunat

Reed and Edgar Perry also designed by Thomson.

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BEFORE

From Basic to Beautiful Life-Changing Makeovers

STORY BY DANA REINART

Elicia Jackson’s adult life began much sooner than expected. At 14 she

Graduating at the top ten percent of her class, Elicia reached out to

became pregnant, and her freshman year at Johnston High School pre-

LifeWorks and entered into their Student Housing program in June of 2008.

sented more challenges than those of most teens. She recalls this period

LifeWorks transitions youth and families from crisis to safety and success.

in her life as one of intense hardship where not only did she lose many of

Their programs provide a safety net to more than 10,000 Austin youth and

her friends and become an outsider at school, but the overwhelming chal-

families every year. Believing that every individual deserves at least one

lenges she faced took a toll on her family relationships as well. After her son

person who is unconditionally devoted to his or her success, LifeWorks pro-

Evontey’s birth, she found herself juggling school, childcare, and her job at

vides counseling and support to help participants begin a new life. Through

H-E-B all while trying to balance her life at home. In her senior year, Elicia

LifeWorks, Elicia was able to participate in the 2008 Home Improvement

moved in with a friend to escape the turmoil of her relationship with her

Challenge (HIC); a one-day dramatic home-makeover event.

mother. Realizing the need to ﬁnish high school, she returned to her family

Elicia was paired with the Dell apartment team and the PPDS design team.

home and resumed classes. Determined to succeed, she worked extremely

They collaborated on a design that she could enjoy and would address the needs

hard to make up for lost time.

of a single parent. “We had to keep in mind comfort, safety and functionality

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BEFORE

LifeWorks Home Improvement Challenge Capitalizing on the popularity of extreme makeover shows, LifeWorks solicits teams to invest one weekday upgrading the home of a youth in our Supportive Housing program through the Home Improvement Challenge (HIC). Teams are provided a $1,000 budget to assist with their make-over and may solicit additional in-kind donations for furnishings and items their clients can take with them as they transition into homes of their own. Judges award prizes at a post-party to celebrate the signiﬁcant impact that all teams made “changing lives one room at a time.” A Parade of Homes follows the event so all teams may see the dramatic transformations of the apartments. This one-day event unites over 400 volunteers sending the message that our community cares about these youth that have made tremendous strides in their life to better their situations. Sponsorship and volunteering is a rewarding experience for everyone involved. American Campus Communities (ACC) has been involved with the LifeWorks HIC since its inception and has continued to be a large contributor since. Now on their third year as presenting sponsor, Gina Cowart of ACC, explained, “Working with LifeWorks allows us to provide our resources to young people who have not had the same support system as many of our residents. Our main

The Winning Design

goal in the challenge is to communicate that we believe

Design sponsor, Décor & You, and apartment team, NetSpend, produced the overall winner in the 2008

in them, and they deserve the chance to succeed in

LifeWorks Home Improvement Challenge. The teams interviewed and brainstormed with their client, Kerria,

life.” If you would like to support the LifeWorks Home

to get a better understanding of her personality, color preferences and style. When asked what made the

Improvement Challenge visit www.lifeworksweb.org and

winning design, Jennifer Parker, the project designer for Décor & You, said, “I think it was a transformation

visit the Home Improvement page. Please contact Brett

that ﬁt her personality. Everything from the eclectic mix of furnishings to the vivid colors ﬁt her to a ‘t’.”

Barnes at 735-2470 for more information.

because Evonte was at the age where he likes to explore,” explained Laura

After completing her stay at LifeWorks Supportive Housing Program,

Friesen, project designer for the team. “Elicia fell in love with a picture from a

Elicia Jackson has moved into permanent housing and is currently enrolled

magazine that focused around the green colors of nature, yet contemporary in

at Austin Community College pursuing a career in Massage Therapy. Her

style so we tried to bring in colors that were fresh and would provide an enlight-

son, Evonte, attends childcare while Elicia continues working at H-E-B.

ening space. Because Evonte was interested in Disney’s movie Cars, his racecar

She was recently promoted to a Business Center Customer Service

bed was the main inspiration for his room.” With a limited budget and resources,

Representative. Elicia looks forward to continuing her education and pur-

it was important for the team to invest in furnishings that Elicia could have for

suing her dream of a career in child development. Her relationship with her

years to come and that Evonte could use and grow into. The room ﬁlled with

mother has improved immensely since she has been able to create a new

tears of happiness when Elicia and Evonte walked into their new home. “The

life for herself. She and Evontey remain incredibly thankful to the Dell Team

one word that describes this experience is ‘rewarding.’ Our ﬁrm designs spaces

and the Home Improvement Challenge volunteers for their life-changing

everyday, but nothing is as gratifying as designing for those that are trying to

work and dedication to help her along her path towards a better future

get back on their feet and impacted so signiﬁcantly by what is given to them.”

for herself and her son.

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off the shelf

BY MARTHA COONEY

Home Therapy: Fast, Easy, Affordable Makeovers by Lauri Ward “Our homes reﬂect who we are,” opens this practical prescription for homes in sore need of rejuvenation. Describing the real life scenarios of clients – new baby or pet, moving to a larger or smaller space, or dealing with too much stuff – Home Therapy gets to work in identifying the problems and presenting solutions using the furniture and space clients already have. If you’re facing an interior design challenge, moving to a space quite different from your old one, or simply feeling that your house is over-cluttered, this book can offer straightforward advice and suggestions in line with the eco-conscious spirit of the times encouraging reducing and reusing. It’s also a helpful reminder that we often already possess the tools we need to solve our problems, with appealing results.

Home Rules: Transform the Place You Live into a Place You’ll Love by Nate Berkus Nate Berkus has impressive credentials for a design book: his ﬁrm, Nate Berkus Associates with a list of elite clients in his own Chicago and nationwide, stints designing commercial space such as W hotels and Barneys New York, a furniture line, serving as contributing editor of O: The Oprah Magazine and making regular appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show to weigh in as the design expert. His ﬁrst book, however, leaves something to be desired: While an easy read with pleasing photos, it seems more a celebration of Nate than a useful guide for incorporating his designs. The before-and-after snaps lack information on how the transformations were achieved, and some designs are recycled from the pages of Oprah’s mag. If you’re a huge Nate fan, you’ll want to add this book to your collection, but if you want practical help for redecorating, look elsewhere.

Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy by Deborah Needleman, Sara Ruffin Costello and Dara Caponigro If, like me, you went into mourning when design magazine Domino stopped circulating, this guidebook can ease the separation anxiety and reassure the beginning designer with the tools and conﬁdence to create beautiful, functional space. Picking up the magazine’s young, stylish spin on sophisticated design for rookies, the book helps assists the reader in identifying budget, personal style and considering the function of their rooms, following up with advice for every type of room. The book borrows much of what has appeared in the magazine with plentiful photos and the addition of hand-drawn illustrations along with features on Domino staff members’ own designs. A resource guide with price info is a useful bonus. 28 | YOUR AUSTIN ADDRESS

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www.thedecoratingdiva.com/ 2009-color-trends-the-decorating-diva-picks/ Color—it can be maddening trying to pick the right shade of paint or the right colors for accessories. There’s plenty of help and advice about color here, including a list of 2009 color trends and many links and articles that address every aspect of color in the home.

www.pointclickhome.com/style_guide/articles/ design_trend_forecast_fall_2009 If you didn’t make it to Paris’ furnishing fair, click here to ﬁnd out what décor trends are going to be hot. This site also has information about decorating and remodeling projects.

www.chiasso.com/shopping/modern-table-sculptures.aspx Browse through the sculpture collection, and you just might ﬁnd the one new thing you need to create a new style sensation. Chicasso also has furniture, rugs, lighting and more.

www.collegefootballteamstore.com Whether you’re decorating your new “man cave” or just looking for something fun to support your team, you’ll ﬁnd it here. This website has leather furniture, couches, office chairs and recliners, as well as a huge selection of licensed NCAA football and NFL licensed merchandise.

www.allchildrensfurniture.com Your kids won’t have any excuse not to spend time in their room studying when you get them a new desk. A recent search on this site turned up at least 25 computer desks and 13 standard desks, along with many different styles of furniture for children and teens’ rooms. Jill Case is a freelance writer and editor based in the Midwest. She has worked for publications, corporations, agencies and non-proﬁt organizations in Chicago and the Midwest. She is a graduate of Ohio State University. AUSTIN ORIGINALS

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in the garden

BY SANDY SCHUTZE

What to do in

September & October Fall is the perfect time to topdress your lawn with compost! Besides adding essential nutrients to your soil, compost will also suppress diseases and improve its water-holding capacity. If you continue a regimen of adding compost and mulch once or twice a year in the spring and fall, you will see a noticeable difference! In addition to reusing material that would otherwise go into a landďŹ ll, you will be making an important contribution towards a healthier environment by conserving our water supply and returning our ecosystem to its natural state without the use of chemical additives. Apply Compost as a Topdressing You only need to add Âź- to Â˝-inch of compost. A cubic yard of compost will cover approximately 324 square feet at one inch. For Â˝ inch, divide your square footage by 628 to ďŹ nd out how many cubic yards you will need for the area that needs to be revitalized. One cubic yard will ďŹ ll the bed of a standard-sized pickup truck.

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your lucky stars

BY LAURA WALDMAN

September

September may bring some dilemmas about big choices. Commitments made in the past may not ﬁt with new visions for you. Focus on whomever or whatever you love unconditionally. An exciting adaptation may surprise you. The communications planet turns backward September 6 through 29. Back up your computer before then and give up on trying to be orderly.

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♈ ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20

♎ LIBRA SEP 23 – OCT 22

If you are trying to put old wine into new skins,

You may prefer for each day of your life to

recognize that it may not taste very good. Go

look different but be scared to plunge in and

over details at work at least three times before

change it. Ask for a miracle message and open

you send something out.

a poetry book to any page.

♉ TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 20

♏ SCORPIO OCT 23 – NOV 22

Keep a strong focus at work and then really

If an old friend contacts you, you can learn

let it go and play when you are free. Your kids

about how much you have grown over the

may want to talk to you about something that

years. Share your insights with your kids, or

has been brewing for a while.

express yourself through the arts.

♊ GEMINI MAY 21 – JUN 21

♐ SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21

You may revisit bold career ideas from

Your career expansion may need some detail

last winter. Spend some time at home

tweaking, but it is still your time to shine. If

to calm yourself down and think clearly.

your guest room feels like a bed-and-breakfast

Compassionate conversations with parents

inn, just enjoy the interactions. Your home is

are in order.

not really your own for quite a while.

♋ CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 22

♑ CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20

Exercise patience with small details and know

If your fresh ideas for your neighborhood

– The New York Times

that many things will have to be re-done. Keep

association or condo board meet resistance,

part of your mind open to new concepts that

take the high road. You have bigger ﬁsh to

Sept. 17-Oct. 25

will play out into a two-year process of action.

fry anyway.

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♌ LEO JUL 23 – AUG 22

♒ AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19

You like to be extravagant. Stick to your

If your brain and body have been scrambled all

budget and expect some long awaited praise

summer, use September to be explicit in your

and recognition.

gratitude for the little things in life.

♍ VIRGO AUG 23 – SEP 22

♓ PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20

Keep presenting your authority in a kind way.

It is hard to keep details in your mind but take

You still have to be the anchor in your rela-

responsibility for money conversations. If you

tionship unless your signiﬁcant other has cut

have an agent or sales team, check in with

the cords.

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October

Go ahead and get corny and domestic by preparing for the holidays early. October 12 through 16 brings a big reality check for relationships. The last week of October is a good time to crunch numbers and readjust plans for your security. ♈ ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20

♎ LIBRA SEP 23 – OCT 22

Gather new information to maintain your health.

Something may humble you this month. You are

Be open to a lot of compromises mid-month.

letting go of things that happened 14 years ago. Let water ﬂow under the bridge.

♉ TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 20 Clear out your house. Yes, Taurus, even you

“We could all use a little play time”

♏ SCORPIO OCT 23 – NOV 22

can let go of some of your possessions. Better

Around the full moon, October 4, take a bold

things will come to ﬁll in the vacuum. Amuse

innovative step. Mid-month may feel like a chal-

yourself with some new tastes.

lenging tango dance.

♊ GEMINI MAY 21 – JUN 21

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♐ SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21

You can go beyond Twitter and Facebook chat-

Jupiter is your lucky planet, and it brings you

ter and actually do some creative writing. You

good fortune after October 12. You will want to

have great stories to tell, and the world needs

play and make social connections mid-month.

your light-hearted perspective.

♑ CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20

♋ CANCER

JUN 22 – JUL 22

Expand your natural leadership role. October

Go ahead and enjoy spending a little more than

could be a good month to set goals and to be

usual for special treats. Have family over for

extra productive. During the third week seek con-

dinner and expect to hash out some old problems

versations that are out of the box.

all the way to the point of relief.

♒ AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19 ♌ LEO JUL 23 – AUG 22

Gather information and plan some promo-

Spend two weeks creating the most fun

tions. Launch them after October 29. During

Halloween costume you have ever devised.

mid-month relationships may be extra fun or

Then, go show off like a kid. You might make

irritating. It is up to you.

some new friends in the neighborhood.

♓ PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20 ♍ VIRGO AUG 23 – SEP 22

October 4 is a full moon that may have you

You may be buying gifts and handing out cash

running in circles. Don’t even try to be produc-

in early October. Late in the month, if you think

tive. Just go out into the night and appreciate

your memory is slipping, know that you are sup-

the beauty.

posed to be contemplative and quiet at this time.

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Live Well Keeping Austin Healthy Dear Readers, On behalf of the Travis County Medical Society (TCMS), we are pleased to introduce Live Well – the ﬁrst edition of this special health and wellness section. TCMS strives to offer programs that address local needs and contribute to a healthier community, so we are very excited to collaborate with Your Austin Address & Lifestyle magazine to bring this new section to you. Our goal is to provide you with local, relevant, and credible medical information so that you may enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. TCMS is a component society of the Texas Medical Association, a statewide professional organization of licensed physicians. Its more than 3,000 members include approximately 90 percent of all practicing physicians in the Greater Austin area. In addition to activities promoting high standards of medical practice, the Society provides representation and advocacy for patients and physicians at all levels of government and medicine. May you enjoy this inaugural edition – live well, Austin! Sincerely,

Charlotte H. Smith, MD

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Event Calendar September is Childhood Cancer

SEPTEMBER 17

SEPTEMBER 29

OCTOBER 31

Awareness Month

Monthly Mammo Mixer

Free Pre-Diabetes

Walk to Cure Diabetes

The Breast Center at St. David’s

Awareness Seminar

Lake Park at Mueller

Medical Center, 900 E. 30th

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yet diagnosed. This free seminar explains

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

the pre-diabetes condition and offers

and helps raise money to ﬁnd a cure.

effective diabetes prevention strategies.

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SEPTEMBER 7 Free Day of Yoga Venues throughout Austin ALL DAY.

Yoga classes are offered at

studios, parks and other locations throughout the city, attracting some 2,000 participants. Curious adults or children seeking to try a certain style or

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SEPTEMBER 14 – SEPTEMBER 15 Dining for Life Restaurants throughout Austin Restaurants all over Austin unite in the ﬁght against HIV and AIDS. As thousands of patrons ﬁll their plates in support, these restaurants will be graciously donating a substantial portion of each diner’s check to AIDS Services of Austin (ASA). www.asaustin.org

Musicians Beneﬁt Day Retail locations throughout Austin

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NOVEMBER 1

6 AM – MIDNIGHT. A uniquely Austin event

October is Breast Cancer

Susan G. Komen

where businesses donate 5 percent of

Awareness Month

Race for the Cure 5K

the day’s proceeds to HAAM to support musicians’ health. Musicians, most of whom are HAAM members, perform throughout the day at retail stores, outside stages, City Hall and more. www.healthallianceforaustinmusicians.org

OCTOBER 1 Free Arthiritis Seminar Texas Orthopedics Northwest Austin Office 4700 Seton Center Parkway 5 – 7 PM. If you are scheduled for a hip or knee joint replacement or have arthritis and want to know more about treatment options, attend this free informative

The Domain 11410 Century Oaks Terrace 7:30 AM. Every 75 seconds, a mom, sister, wife or friend dies of breast cancer. Help create a world without breast cancer by participating in this annual 5K race that raises funds to support research, screening and treatment programs. www.komenaustin.org

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OCTOBER 14 Lake Park at Mueller 6 PM. A one-of-a-kind 5K walk that takes place in the evening. Thousands of participants carry illuminated balloons to honor and remember those affected by blood cancers. The event raises funds for vital research and patient services offered by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Central Texas. www.lightthenight.org/ctx

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MD Q&A Have a question you would like to ask the MD? Email our health and wellness editor at edie@youraustinlifestyle.com and maybe you’ll see the answer in our next issue! What are the most important screenings I need to ensure early detection and treatment of major diseases, and at what age should I have them? Sandra, Cedar Park What tests a person needs and when they need them varies depending on a person’s family history, risk factors and other variables. Some of the most common recommended screenings include blood pressure, cholesterol, colon cancer, diabetes, glaucoma, skin cancer and thyroid. Also important are prostate cancer screening for men, and breast, cervical cancer and osteoporosis screening for women. The above list is only partial. Please check with your personal physician for recommendations that meet your unique health requirements.

Our family is looking forward to the cooler fall weather, but we’re not looking forward to what it blows in with it – ragweed and cedar. Is there a way to stave off fall allergies before symptoms occur? Tom S., Lakeway Austin is known for its music, food and people – and unfortunately, its allergies. There are several measures you can take to avoid some symptoms before they happen, including the use of doctor recommended oral medications and nasal sprays before allergy season begins. These treatments can have side effects, do not eliminate the underlying sensitivities, and symptoms return upon discontinuation of use if the irritant is still present. Immunotherapy is another option. Patients are injected with a small amount of allergy trigger substances. The amount of the substance is increased over time to help your body slowly build up resistance to the allergens. The process can take from three to ﬁve years, but once complete, symptoms diminish or disappear. Visit the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Web site – www.aaaai.org – for more helpful information and to ﬁnd a specialist near you.

Dr. Charlotte Smith is president of the Travis County Medical Society. She received her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and is board certiﬁed in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She is the Medical Director of Rehabilitation for the SETON Family of Hospitals.

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Texas Lays Down Law on Clinical Trials, School Nutrition and More You can’t pick up a newspaper, turn on the TV, or search the Internet without running across stories on national health care system reform. What you might have missed are recent health care system reforms at the state level that impact most Texans. Along with the Texas Medical Association, physicians from the Travis County Medical Society (TCMS) were at the Capitol during the 81st Texas Legislature. Organized medicine’s agenda met with a great amount of success on health insurance reform, public health, physician workforce, and other fronts. Physicians worked tirelessly to enhance patient safety, improve quality of care, and expand accessibility for all Texans. Some highlights from the 81st Legislature: đƫ Senate Bill 39 requires health plans to continue to provide beneﬁts for

đƫ Senate Bill 346 allows for a statewide immunization registry that covers the lifespan of an individual. đƫ Senate Bill 347 allows the exchange of immunization information with other states during a public health emergency. This will be a valuable asset when providing care for hurricane evacuees. đƫ Senate Bill 870 directs Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to implement pilots to help reduce childhood obesity among enrollees. “We are pleased with the outcome of this year’s efforts at the state level, but there is more to do,” said James Prentice, MD, Chair, TCMS Medical Legislation Committee. “Physicians of Travis County Medical Society will be back at the Capitol during the 82nd Texas Legislature in 2011.”

routine patient care costs to an enrollee in connection with a clinical trial.

In the meantime, TCMS physicians will continue to support any health system

Rather than being penalized for participating in a clinical trial, this legisla-

reforms at state and national levels that will protect the patient-physician relation-

tion insures that patients will have coverage for regular health expenses

ship while providing access to safe, affordable, timely, and high-quality health care.

that they would incur whether or not they were involved in a clinical trial. đƫ Senate Bill 282 awards grants to implement nutrition best practices in schools and early childhood environments.

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Stephanie Triggs is Director of Community and Government Relations, Travis County Medical Society

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BY PHILIP HUANG, MD, MPH

Fight the Flu with Shots, Common Sense Last year’s ﬂu season was relatively mild thanks to a well-matched vaccine,

novel H1N1 inﬂuenza virus. As more information becomes available, the CDC

but it ended with a lot of activity upon the discovery of the Novel H1N1 inﬂu-

will provide speciﬁc vaccination recommendations. The H1N1 vaccine likely

enza this past spring. On April 29, 2009, Travis County reported its ﬁrst case

will be separate from the trivalent seasonal ﬂu vaccine.

of the new flu strain, and on June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization announced a Novel H1N1 influenza pandemic. A pandemic is characterized by the following criteria: đƫ Global emergence of a disease new to a population đƫ Agent infects humans, causing serious illness đƫ Agent spreads easily and sustainably among humans Effective August 1, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department stopped reporting numbers of novel H1N1 cases. However, H1N1 continued to circulate through the community during the summer, especially in youth camp settings. While infection with the new flu has thus far been typically mild, it can, like

According to the CDC, people who should get vaccinated each year for the seasonal flu are: đƫ Children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday đƫ Pregnant women đƫ People 50 years of age and older đƫ People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions đƫ People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities đƫ People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu đƫ Health care workers đƫ Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu đƫ Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)

other seasonal ﬂu infections, develop into severe illness or even death. As of mid-August 2009, 14 hospitalizations and 2 deaths related to H1N1 Inﬂuenza

By contrast, H1N1 has been infecting a younger population than normal sea-

have been reported in Travis County. Though many H1N1 cases are not life-

sonal ﬂu, so the CDC recommends slightly different groups for vaccination

threatening, like any ﬂu, they can become deadly in certain circumstances.

for H1N1. These are:

The Centers for Disease Control is asking communities to prepare for a vac-

đƫ Pregnant women

cination program in the fall to reduce the health and societal impacts of the

đƫ Household contacts of children who are younger than 6 months of age đƫ Healthcare workers and emergency medical services personnel đƫ Children and young people between the ages of 6 months and 24 years of age đƫ Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions that increase their risk for complications from influenza In the meantime, everyone has an important role to play in protecting themselves and their families including staying informed. The Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department has the following common sense recommendations for protecting your health and reducing the spread of the new virus: đƫ Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. đƫ Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. đƫ Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth since this is how germs spread. đƫ Avoid close contact with sick people. đƫ If you are sick with a flu-like illness (fever greater than 100˚F and cough or sore throat), stay home until at least 24 hours after you are free of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications. This is to keep from infecting others and spreading the virus further. đƫ Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and taking other social distancing measures. Keep the flu away this fall by keeping tabs on the latest local influenza information at www.ci.austin.tx.us/pandemicflu or www.texasflu.org Philip Huang is Medical Director / Health Authority, Austin / Travis County Health and Human Services Department.

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Lifestyle WHAT’S HAUTE 14 Go Wild! SOCIAL GRACES

16 Blue Lapis Light: Impermanence Premiere 17 LifeWorks Executives and Professionals: White Party 18 Wonders and Worries: ¡Que Maravilla! (What a Wonder!) SOCIAL REGISTER 20 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Lone Stars and Angels

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21 The Cancer Connection: Divots and Diamonds Celebrity Golf Classic 22 A World for Children: A Night of the Child Gala

06 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR TUXEDO

09 NEW & NOTEWORTHY

23 Game Day Wear

33 OFF THE SHELF 35 WIRED

BEAUTY 34 Lash Out

DAY AT THE SPA 36 Three Luxurious Spa Getaways GREAT ESCAPES 38 Fredericksburg and the Hill Country

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Austin Originals Using the phrase ‘Austin Originals’ seems to me to be redundant. This is a city that attracts creators and innovators. This is a city that applauds and supports originality. Austin is a city full of originals. The Encarta Dictionary deﬁnes original as adj. 1. ﬁrst

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EDITORIAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Deborah

Hamilton-Lynne Reinart MEDICAL EDITOR Edie Surtees TRAVEL & LEISURE EDITOR Aden Holasek EDITORIAL INTERN McKenzie Harris ASSOCIATE EDITOR Dana

2. completely new and not derivative 3. creative and noun 1. The first version from which copies or alternative versions are made. 2. an authentic piece of art. Using these definitions we have covered all of the bases in this issue: ORIGINAL. Adjective 1. First. Why not be the first to Go Wild? Animal Prints are hot for the home (ADDRESS p. 16) and on the runway, especially when you throw in a little snakeskin sizzle…vavavoom. (L IFESTYLE p. 14). Be the first on your block with cool new tailgating must-haves (ADDRESS p. 18). Check out SoCo and the original hipster phenomenon south of the Colorado. (ADDRESS p. 6) 2. Completely new and not derivative. Check out our new guide to all things medical as we welcome the experts of the Travis County Medical Society to the magazine. (ADDRESS p. 35). Cedar Park welcomes George Strait for the opening night of the Cedar Park Center…the area’s newest 6,800-seat sports arena and concert venue. (LIFESTYLE p. 10) October 10 marks the Inaugural Mamma Jamma Ride for Cancer (LIFESTYLE p. 9) 3. Creative. Check out the LifeWorks Home Improvement Challenge to see how local design teams compete to create fresh living quarters for deserving families. (ADDRESS p. 26) Learn the secrets of a brewmaster and create your own beer. (LIFESTYLE p. 28) ORIGINAL. Noun 1. The first version from which copies or alternative versions are made. Fredericksburg…often imitated this Hill Country destination is unique and has a lot to offer so why not check out this historic close-in getaway? (LIFESTYLE p. 38) Speaking of getaways treat yourself to the most original spa treatments we have ever featured…the good news is they all come attached to full service properties and first

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Alvarado, Amanda Brown, Jill Case, Martha Cooney, Linda Ginac, Karen Greif, Dr. Phillip Huang, Elizabeth James, Lizzie Joyce, Sandy Schutze, Dr. Charlotte Smith, Riley Triggs, Stephanie Triggs, Laura Waldman

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Interestingly both turned 85 this year and have schedules that would exhaust someone half their age.

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stadium (Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium) dedicated in his honor. Come inside one of the most historic homes in Austin with one of Austin’s most visible and inﬂuential personalities-the Grande Dame of the Austin Symphony-Jane Sibley. From the Spanish Revival design to the storied inhabitants this residence at 2210 Windsor Road is truly original. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1969 National Champion Longhorn Season with University of Texas football icons Coach Darrell Royal, former Quarterback James Street and Tight End, Randy Peschel. Relive the “Game of the Century” which pitted Texas and Arkansas and ﬁnd out what these

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8th Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival, October 2–4

Lucky Lakeway residents will soon have their own Trip to Bountiful. Building on the success of her Westlake café, Becky Nichols is opening a second location at the Shops at the Galleria in Bee Cave at the intersection of 620 and Highway 71. She will be serving the same delicious cakes and pastries as well as excellent down-home cooked entrees, salads and sandwiches. The loss of her young daughter to childhood leukemia prompted Nichols to found the Loving Libbie Memorial Foundation. The foundation provides donations of food and specialty cakes for the children at the Blood and Cancer Center and the Dell Children’s Hospital. On September 12th in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and in memory of Libbie, Your Austin Lifestyle readers are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the Lakeway location. On that date all proceeds will be donated to the Loving Libbie Memorial Foundation.

Bigger and Better than ever in the newly greened ﬁelds of Zilker Park. 3 Days, 8 stages, 130 bands and a super line-up including Kings of Leon, Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, and Ben Harper. Austin Favorites include Papa Mali, Raul Malo, Asleep At the Wheel, Terri Hendrix, Todd Snider and Reckless Kelly.

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Editor’s Pick: Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears. Sunday, October 4th AMD West Stage 12:30-1:15. This band is hot, hot, hot and their debut CD, Tell ‘Em What Your Name Is, has received rave reviews. Gritty, hard rocking heartfelt soul…put them on your must-see list. Go to www.youraustinlifestyle.com to view a video of their song “I’m Broke.”

For those of you who missed out on ACL tickets treat yourself to the music of a 14 year-old ﬁddle prodigy. She has only been in town two years and has already played with Dale Watson, Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, Bob Snider, Warren Hood and Ray Benson just to name a few. You can catch her at the Saxon Pub September 9th and 24th and at the Iguana grill on September 26th. For a free download of her song “Oh Austin” go to www. youraustinlifestyle.com. www.therubyjaneshow.com

The Highball From the people who brought you the Alamo Drafthouse comes the coolest retro concept in years. Located near the South Lamar Alamo, will be a combination of an eight lane retro 1960’s era bowling alley complete with vintage pin setters, a 50’s style diner, a full service bar, 7 private karaoke rooms, a multi-use performance stage for music and special events, Skee ball and billiard tables. Set to open in late September or early October all I can say is “very cool.” www.thehighball.com AUSTIN ORIGINALS

Inaugural Texas Mamma Jamma Ride for Cancer, Saturday October 10 The Texas Mamma Jamma Ride is a new charity ride. One of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. With early detection and good care, the odds can change and more can survive. The Mamma Jamma Ride raises money for 10 local nonproﬁts that provide services that improve and save lives for thousands of central Texans diagnosed with breast cancer. People of any skill level are welcome — from beginners to serious cyclists. The Texas Mamma Jamma Ride provides free training and fundraising assistance. For more information, call 512-371RIDE (7433). www.mammajammaride.org YOUR AUSTIN LIFESTYLE | 9

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SEPTEMBER 5 SEPTEMBER 26 - SEPTEMBER 27

UT Longhorns vs. Louisiana-Monroe Austin

Old Pecan Street Fall Festival Downtown Austin

UT football game against Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday at

on Sixth Street

6 PM CT. www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports

Musicians, food vendors, artists and craftspeople turn Sixth

SEPTEMBER 10 – SEPTEMBER 27

Street, originally named Pecan Street, into a lively street

Measure for Measure by William

fair. 512.469.6060 / www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com

Shakespeare The Long Center- Rolling Theatre SEPTEMBER 30

Austin Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure by William

LTEF’s “Fore” the Kids Annual Golf Tournament

Shakespeare directed by Ann Ciccolella.

Flintrock Falls

austinshakespeare.org

Hole-in-One Prizes, including a Championship Golf Getaway to Pinehurst and a Million Dollar Hole-in-One Opportunity. Awards Banquet entertainment by the Lake Travis Jazz Ensemble. Proceeds beneﬁt the programs of

EDITOR’S PICK!

the Lake Travis Education Foundation and the students and teachers of Lake Travis ISD.

SEPTEMBER 12 - OCTOBER 10

www.laketraviseducationfoundation.org/golf

Maxine Price Exhibit Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery

Season Opener at the Ballet The Long Center

A one-woman show debut illustrating the

To open the season, we pair Swan Lake, Act II, and

transformation of Price’s dynamic assortment of

The Firebird. The musical pairing of Tchaikovsky and

creative phases. www.russell-collection.com

Stravinsky, two of the greatest Russian composers of all

EDITOR’S PICK!

time, delights lovers of music and dance. 512.476.2163 / www.balletaustin.org

SEPTEMBER 11 Echoes of the Heart: Music is Living Memory of Tina Marsh Laguna Gloria Amphitheater Austin’s legendary jazz group, the Creative Opportunity Orchestra (led by interim Artistic Director John Mills), is gathering again after the

SEPTEMBER 18 Hot Import Nights Car Show Travis County Expo Center Experience the largest automotive lifestyle event in the world. It’s an overload with car shows, model

Austin City Limits Music Festival Zilker Park As one of the country’s top music events, the ACL Music Festival has a reputation for bringing the world’s top artists to Austin to rock eight stages. www.aclfestival.com

competitions, music performances, and more. 4 PM to 12 AM.

OCTOBER 4

Purchase tickets online. www.hinevents.com/cars

Stiletto Stampede For the Cure

recent loss of longtime Artistic Director and vocalist Tina Marsh. This concert will be held

SEPTEMBER 18 – NOVEMBER 9

at the Laguna Gloria Amphitheater, Tina’s most

Caroline, Or Change Zach Scott Theatre

beloved performance location. www.creop.org

A Tony Award-winning musical starring Janis Stinson from ZACH’s productions of It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues

Hill Country Galleria This beneﬁt is a high heel dash with a mission to encourage young woman and men to know and understand the risks of breast cancer and empower them

and the hit musical Crowns! www.zachtheatre.org SEPTEMBER 12 A Night of the Child Gala Four Seasons Hotel A World For Children presents A Night of the Child Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel. Help raise awareness, participate in the silent and live auction, and make donations toward abused and neglected children in the foster system. 512.845.5614 / www.nightofthechild.com SEPTEMBER 12 - SEPTEMBER 20 Peter and the Wolf Austin Ventures Studio Theater

SEPTEMBER 19 Water to Thrive 5K Race Hill Country Galleria Bring a friend or the entire family for a morning of ﬁtness and fun, complete with music, prizes, food and more. www.watertothrive.org UT Longhorns vs. Texas Tech Austin UT football game against Texas Tech, Saturday at 7 PM CT. www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports

Join as the youngest members of our audience help

SEPTEMBER 20

Peter and his animal friends triumph over the danger in

Speak Up for Kids Casa 5K The Domain

EDITOR’S PICK!

his own backyard. Recommended for ages 2-8.

SEPTEMBER 25

512.476.2163 / www.balletaustin.org

Casa 5K or Kids 1K and support CASA of Travis County

George Straight

by helping raise awareness and funds to speak up for

Cedar Park Center: First Concert

abused and neglected children. 512.459.2272 /www.

ACM Artist of the Decade and Grammy award-

casatravis.org

winning country music artist George Strait will

Experience the hysterical musical that is nominated for

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headline the opening event, in what will be the

six Tony Awards. 512.476.0541 / www.zachtheatre.org

UT Longhorns vs. UTEP Austin

ﬁrst of many memories at the new Cedar Park

UT football game against UTEP, Saturday at 2:30 PM CT.

Center. www.cedarparkcenter.com

SEPTEMBER 17 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Zachary Scott Theatre

www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports

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to prevent the disease by utilizing overall Breast Self-

OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 1

Awareness through early detection, screening methods

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Paramount Theatre

and education. All proceeds go to the Austin Affiliate of

Originally created by the renowned Steppenwolf Theatre

Susan G. Komen. www.hillcountrygalleria.com

in Chicago, AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is a rare theatrical event—a large-scale work ﬁlled with unforgettable

OCTOBER 10

characters, a powerful tale told with unﬂinching honesty.

Texas Mamma Jamma Ride Against Breast Cancer

www.theparamount.com

Reunion Ranch Play a huge role in making sure Texans with breast

OCTOBER 30

cancer get the services that will save and improve lives.

Reach for the Stars LBJ Auditorium

512.371.7433 / www.mammajammaride.org

EDITOR’S PICK!

UT Longhorns vs. Colorado Austin UT football game against Colorado, Saturday, time TBA. www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports

an evening with Dr. Ride as she discusses the challenges

Pissarro: Four Generations Exhibit

of space, our changing planet, and science education in

Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery

the U.S. www.lbjlib.utexas.edu

This important and unique exhibit explores

The 24th Annual Austin Homes Tour

the rich artistic tradition of the Pissarro family

The self-guided Tour is one of the most popular fall

through a selection of artwork created by

weekend events in Central Texas, and AIA Austin’s

Camille Pissarro and four generations of the

most dynamic community outreach program. Tickets

family. www.russell-collection.com

will go on sale September 10th at Cissi’s Market, Zinger

Grease The Long Center Starring American Idol winner Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel in the #1 musical of the year. “Bad boy” Danny and “girl next door” Sandy fall in love to “You’re the One That I

Divots & Diamonds Celebrity Golf Tournament The Hills of Lakeway Golf Club

25), eight days of ﬁlms and parties with one-of-a kind

Celebrity hall-of-fame baseball players head each

networking opportunities for ﬁlmmakers, screenwriters

tournament team. 512.487.9101 / www.clubcorp.com

and ﬁlm lovers. www.austinﬁlmfestival.com

The Long Center The Austin Symphony invites you to join our 99th concert season in the Long Center for the Performing Arts. www.austinsymphony.org

of the Hospital Gala at Wildseed Farms. Don’t miss out

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on doing something signiﬁcant for the health of our

Howl’oween Pet Costume Contest

community. 1.830.997.1297

Hill Country Galleria Amphitheater

OCTOBER 18 YOUTHCAST Finals Hill Country Galleria Amphitheater Join us for the Austin School of Performing and Visual

Enter your favorite furry friend in any of the following costume categories: Most Creative, Best Team Spirit, Celebrity look-alike, and Scariest. Prizes will be awarded in each category. www.hillcountrygalleria.com

Arts YOUTHCAST Finals. Talented local youth will

Halloween Children’s Concert

perform on stage in the areas of music, dance, voice,

The Long Center

comedy and spoken word for fabulous prizes and

The Austin Symphony Orchestra presents this exciting

awards. www.theaustinschool.org

concert, which features frightfully fun symphonic

OCTOBER 22 Lone Star and Angels Party GSD&M Idea City

amazing performers and their songs that stopped the

The AFF features a four-day conference (Oct 22 – Oct

The Smothers Brothers: Sarah & Ernest Butler Pops

welcomes and encourages you to join us at the Friends

An electrifying production starring some of ZACH’s most

NOVEMBER 2

OCTOBER 23

The Hill Country Memorial Hospital Foundation

Zach Scott Theatre

The 2009 Austin Film Festival and Conference

www.thelongcenter.org

Friends of the Hospital Gala XIII Wildseed Farms

ZACH 75th Anniversary Concert

OCTOBER 22 – OCTOBER 29

Want” and “Hopelessly Devoted to You.” 512.474.5664 /

OCTOBER 17

NOVEMBER 1

show! www.zachtheatre.org

Hardware and AIA Austin. Tickets are $25 in advance and

OCTOBER 14 - OCTOBER 18

became the ﬁrst American woman to ﬂy in space. Share

OCTOBER 15 – NOVEMBER 7

OCTOBER 10 – OCTOBER 11

$30 weekend of the Tour. 512.452.4332.

In 1983, aboard the space shuttle Challenger, Sally Ride

music that is stimulating for young eyes and ears.

HOLLY’S HOTTEST HAPPENINGS SEPTEMBER 18, 21 Rick Barnes Golf Classic beneﬁtting Cystic Fibrosis University of Texas Golf Club Pretournament party and tailgate on Friday. Golf on Monday.

512.476.6064 / www.austinsymphony.org OCTOBER 15

Join us at the 2009 Lone Stars and Angels Party

The Rolling Sculpture Car Show

beneﬁting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Hill Country Galleria

Enjoy food, cocktails, live entertainment, and a silent

A celebration of collector cars, modern classics, hot rods,

auction with items from businesses in Austin and the

and other motorized eye candy will be parked along the

surrounding area. $150 per ticket. 713.599.1441

main street of the Hill Country Galleria. Bring your own

www.stjude.org/austin

rolling sculpture and enjoy live music, restaurants, and

La Dolce Vita’s 20th Anniversary beneﬁtting Austin Museum of Art Laguna Gloria. Sample from over 50 restaurants and over 20 Texas wines and spirits, and also a variety of international wines. http://www.amoa.org/

shops. 12 PM to 6 PM. Proceeds to beneﬁt Bee Cave Public Library. www.hillcountrygalleria.com

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Hill Country Galleria Who: You Are Invited What: Shop Outside The Box! Where: Hill Country Galleria When: All Year Round Driving your card down main-street has returned! The newest family friendly shopping experience of choice can be found along both sides of Main Street at the Hill Country Galleria. With over 70+ shops and more coming, Austinites are quickly making this main-street mall one of the most popular family shopping malls in Austin and the surrounding areas. One can be utterly and pleasantly distracted enjoying the eclectic mix of stores, dining and entertainment.

Located within minutes from anywhere in the Austin Metro, all this action will make it difficult for you to leave! After a day at the Hill Country Galleria shoppers go home having had the unique experience of “Shopping Outside The Box!”

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what’s haute

Giuseppe Zanotti Black Suede with Leopard: $735 Piperlime piperlime.gap.com

Animal Weave Fabric Bag: $89 Chico’s www.chicos.com

Go Wild! ANIMAL PRINTS FOR FALL

Just Cavalli Satin Leopard Dress: Please call 1.877.551.SAKS Saks Fifth Avenue, www.saksﬁfthavenue.com

Cheetah Calf-hair Belt: $68 J.Crew, www.jcrew.com

Leopard Sheath Dress: $160 Ann Taylor, www.anntaylor.com

Montebello Printed Calf-hair Driving Moccasins: $268 J.Crew www.jcrew.com

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Claudia Le Serpent Python belt: $395 Anne Fontaine www.annefontaine.com Kendra Scott Cassie Bangle: $125 and Tia Bangle: $95 Anna Gray Gift and Jewelry Boutique www.kendrascott.com

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what’s haute Watercolor Tortoiseshell Skirt: $148 J.Crew www.jcrew.com

Giuseppe Zanotti Python Print Heels: $500 Piperlime piperlime.gap.com

Tory Burch Leopard Print Hair-calf Handbag $350 Neiman Marcus exclusive, www.neimanmarcus.com

Yummie Tummie Leopard print tank: $72 Neiman Marcus www.neimanmarcus.com

Milly Cheetah-Print Chiffon Dress: $385 Saks Fifth Avenue, www.saksﬁfthavenue.com

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Georgette Leopard-Print Dress: $2,250 Saks Fifth Avenue www.saksﬁfthavenue.com

Ladies Lucchese Lizard Boots: $469.99 Allens Boots, www.allensboots.com

Kendra Scott Steffi Earrings: $80 and Arista Earrings: $95 Anna Gray Gift and Jewelry Boutique www.kendrascott.com

Snake Calvin Klein Pallas Heels Calvin Klein, Inc. www.calvinklein.com

MK Python Clutch: $995 Michael Kors www.michaelkors.com

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PHOTOS BY SUZETTE ACKER AND TOM ATHEY TOM ATHEY

social graces

Blue Lapis Light

Impermanence Premiere

John Dormer and Jennifer Dormer

DeAnna Adkins, Paul Hartford, Kathy Nevin, Annie McKinon, and Sandy Dunn

TOM ATHEY

Sally Jacques and Brian Leonard

Alicia Marie Carlin

Boris Siperstein and Nina Godiwalla Baverly Bajame, Will Dibrell, Janna Bear, and Pema Bear

Nicole Whiteside

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Kate VanDyke and Allan VanDyke

John and Terri Tumlin

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PHOTOS BY JERRY HUGHES

social graces

LifeWorks Executives and Professionals

White Party

Bridgette Ramey & Daisy

Joe Ross, LifeWorks Executive Director Susan McDowell, and Kendra Scott

DJ Manny

Karin & Marisa Candaten

Mark & Jill Lung

Guests of the Rich Carlton cabana AUSTIN ORIGINALS

Amanda Zukowski, Aimee Zukowski, Sandra Shannon, Stephanie Bazan, Emily Greene, David Caradonio, Matt Abbott

Heather Newby & Brian Azar from Ilios Lighting

Adrienne Oujezdsky, Steve Melchiode YOUR AUSTIN LIFESTYLE | 17

social graces

PHOTOS BY JERRY HUGHES

Wonders and Worries

ยกQue Maravilla! (What a Wonder!)

Cynthia and David Hoff, Meredith Cooper

ยกQue Maravilla! Committee, Cynthia Hoff, Chair

Amy and Richard Paddock

Rosemary Douglass, Julie Dees, Nina Daniel, Meredith Bagan

Mike and DK Reynolds, Bob and Kay Gregory

Susanna Sharp and the Brazilian Quartet

Cameron Hughes wines

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Wonders and Worries Board, Richard Paddock, President

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BY ANGELA ALVARADO

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Scott Nietschmann

Lone Stars and Angels The Chair: Scott Nietschmann Scott became involved with St. Jude’s in 2001 when he was the Chief Operating Officer for Chili’s Restaurants. “We as a company decided to choose one speciﬁc organization to raise money for each year. In prior years we had been letting the individual restaurants choose their charities to work with. We felt it best to combine our efforts of over 1,000 Chili’s Restaurants to help make a huge impact on one speciﬁc organization each and every year. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was our obvious choice as their combination of great research and many wonderful achievements matched what we were looking for.” Scott was inspired to become involved in the organization by Danny Thomas’ mission that “no child should die in the dawn of their life”. After he left Chili’s in 2005, he continued his involvement in St. Jude’s Research Hospital, serving on the Professional Advisory Board. Upon moving to the Austin area he quickly became involved in the work to bring the knowledge of St. Jude’s research and mission as well as fundraising efforts to Austin, a city which had no previous involvement with St. Jude’s. “The continual breakthroughs that the research arm of the hospital has achieved are incredible. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia which is the most common form of childhood cancer had a survival rate in 1962 when Danny Thomas founded the hospital of 4%. Today it has a survival rate of 94%. Advances like that along with the fact that there is never any out of pocket expense for the patient and their family is why I have fallen in love with this great place.” Scott and his wife Lori have called Austin home for four years. They are the owners of SNL Restaurant Ventures, which include four Fish City Grills in Austin. They are the parents of son Jeff, age 23 and daughter Gigi, age 12.

The Event Celebrate the pioneering work St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is doing to ﬁnd cures and save children with cancer and catastrophic childhood diseases. Enjoy tasty food catered by Sterling Affairs,

Lone Stars and Angels Lone Stars and Angels October 22, 2009 GSD&M Idea City, 828 West 6th Street Dress: Austin Chic Tickets: $150 per person Sponsorships: $1,000 - $20,000 www.stjude.org/austin

beverages including beer, wine and a specialty drink featuring Austin’s own Tito’s Vodka, live entertainment provided by Platinum Country Recording Artist Kevin Sharp, and a silent auction with items from businesses in Austin and the surrounding Hill Country including great restaurants, spas, hotels and family entertainment. Dress: Austin Chic.

Bang for Your Buck: The Organization and Its Mission St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in ﬁnding cures and saving children with cancer and catastrophic childhood diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientiﬁc and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay.

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BY MCKENZIE HARRIS

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A World for Children

A Night of the Child Gala The Chair: Monica Burcham With four children of her own, Monica Burcham explained, “I believe in putting children ﬁrst always.” Her

Monica Burcham; photo by Andrew Sterling

eagerness to get involved with A World For Children (AWFC) five years ago has grown into a sincere passion for serving the cause and educating the community. It all started when her sister, Marni Morgan, the Regional Director of AWFC in San Antonio, asked her produce a video that would promote awareness to the issue of child abuse. Monica was more than thrilled to participate, but she soon found that research would be a challenge. “Every time I mentioned the word ‘child abuse’ people would shut their ears off. When I can’t find something, it motivates me even more to find the answer.”It was an uphill battle but her persistence finally paid off, and she received the information she’d been petitioning for. “It was the most horrifying thing I’d ever seen…my life was changed that day.” Monica’s video, a compilation of 911 calls, footage, pictures, and information involving actual child abuse

The Event

cases, caused an outrage. “It ripped the band-aid off the issue…it even made it to the ﬂoor of the Senate!”

A night in the life of a foster child is much differ-

She knew at that point that she had to get involved with A World For Children at a more substantial level;

ent than a night in the life of your children. The

her idea—an annual gala. Now in its 3rd year, Monica is able to see the product of her diligence. In Austin

theme this year is A Night of the Child: Bringing

alone, the state is removing over 200 children a month, many who end up at AWFC. The organization

the Light of Hope to the Darkest of Night. The

sets itself apart by giving children a safe environment and supplies that promote a sense of normalcy in

third annual gala is designed to help raise funds

the midst of a crisis. Each child is provided with school supplies, new clothing, summer activities, and

that are desperately needed to support the foster

even Christmas gifts. “There are so many beneﬁts to adopting within the state of Texas that the com-

children and families committed to giving them a

munity is not aware of.” It is free to adopt through the state of Texas. If you adopt a child that is two

brighter future. The Gala serves as an opportunity

years or older, children who are part of a sibling group, or children who are minorities, their healthcare

for companies to donate money for the children,

is provided for, you receive a stipend of $600 to $800 a month AND they pay for the child’s college

to raise awareness for A World For Children and

education. “Even if you can’t adopt or donate money, there are a million ways to help!”

for attendees to participate in the live and silent

The Organization and its Mission

auction at the event. Individual tickets for the A

Our mission is to provide quality foster care and adoptions in Texas. We serve children and families through preventative, supportive, therapeutic and adoptive services. We are dedicated to the belief that every child is unique and deserves an opportunity to develop his or her full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.

Night of the Child Gala are $150, and 100% of the proceeds beneﬁt AWFC foster children and families. For more information on the event, visit www. nightofthechild.com.

A World for Children (AWFC) is a faith based, non-proﬁt child placing agency licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to provide foster care for abused and neglected children, ages birth to 18 years old. The organization began in 1997, founded by Paul and Sharon Willis, and Rebecca Allen, and is currently serving over 800 abused children in 442 foster homes across the State

A Night of the Child

of Texas. A World For Children sets their standards higher than most because they feel that caring for

September 12, 6 PM

and improving the lives of children is the greatest honor and privilege. Support from the community will

The Four Seasons Hotel

help change the course for generations to come. There are plenty of opportunities to make a difference within the organization, such as making donations for back to school needs for the children, raising awareness, and even purchasing a meaningful gift for a child during the Christmas holidays. For more

Dress: Black Tie www.nightofthechild.com

information on how you can help, visit the A World For Children website at, www.awfc.org. AUSTIN ORIGINALS

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BY KAREN GREIF

Cancer Connection

Divots and Diamonds Celebrity Golf Tournament The Co-Founder and Chair: Rev. Dr. Karen Greif My husband, Bill, and I co-founded Cancer Connection because of our own experience with cancer. Bill was my advocate and caregiver when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March of 2000. While grateful for the guidance of physicians and the love of my family and friends, the support I received from cancer survivors was uniquely helpful and comforting. They knew the sense of devastation that comes with the initial diagnosis and were familiar with the waves of shock and disbelief that make decision making difficult at a time when many decisions are required. They knew what to expect from surgery and chemotherapy and were able to share how they managed to live through the loss of body parts and hair. Most importantly, they were a witness to a future that was possible at a time when any future was being deeply questioned.

The Event The second annual Divots and Diamonds Celebrity Golf tournament will be played in a modifiedscramble format consisting of eighteen teams. Each of the eight teams will have one professional baseball celebrity on their side including: Robin

The heart of our ministry of care is matching individuals and family members struggling with cancer with

Yount, Ferguson Jenkins, Larry Dierker, Art Howe,

those who have faced similar situations before them. We understand that our own experience places us

Keith Moreland, Spike Owen, Bruce Ruffin, and

in a unique position to offer support, encouragement and hope. This ministry is our way of creating good

Greg Swindell. Prizes will be awarded to winning

from bad, of refocusing our cancer experience from what was lost to what was found, and of giving to

teams and to contest winners in longest drive and

others in honor of those survivors who gave so much to us.

closest to the pin categories as well as a chance

Rev. Dr. Karen Grief left her position of 12 years as Associate Pastor at Hope Presbyterian Church in Austin in order to work full-time establishing the Cancer Connection (formerly known as CanCare Austin). In

to compete for major hole-in-one prizes on the par three holes!

addition to being ordained in the Presbyterian Church, Karen has a BBA with a concentration in market-

Following the golf tournament, there will be an

ing from the University of Texas, an MBA with a specialty in Accounting from San Diego State University

awards ceremony complete with wonderful food,

and both a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

music, and time for the celebrities to sign auto-

Bang for the Buck: The Organization and Its Mission It is overwhelming to hear the words, “You have cancer.” The known world is suddenly shattered, and the new, unknown world is a fearful place.

graphs. A silent auction featuring sports packages, diamonds, and other great items will also be available throughout the day in the clubhouse. For sponsorship information or general questions,

Volunteers for Cancer Connection know how it feels to hear these words. We are all cancer survivors or

please contact Bill Greif at 512-482-9101 or visit

family members who have cared for a loved one with cancer. In addition to the physical effects of cancer,

www.thecancerconnection.org to register to play.

we are aware of its assault upon the psyche and spirit. By virtue of having walked in the same valley of the shadow, our survivor volunteers offer support relating to these non-physical realms of the cancer lives of their loved ones as well. Our family members volunteers offer a listening ear and an understand-

Divots and Diamonds Celebrity Golf Tournament

ing heart to those supporting a loved one who is currently battling this disease through our one-on-one

November 2, 2009

mentoring program for patients and family. We also provide and facilitate support groups for people

The Hills of Lakeway Golf Club

experience. We also understand that cancer strikes beyond the individuals diagnosed, disrupting the

living with cancer and peer support for parents. Cancer Connection offers educational classes on a variety of topics of interest to those dealing with a cancer diagnosis including: Art Therapy, Caregiver

Dress: Casual

Support, Guided Imagery, Scrapbooking Your Journey, and Spirituality & Cancer. Our knowledgeable

Contact Bill Greif at 512.482.9101

staff puts patients in touch with other local organizations that address a variety of psychosocial needs

www.thecancerconnection.org

for those living with cancer.

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Game Day Wear

tuxedo

Show Off Your Spirit and Style this Season

REI Vented Explorer Hat: $32.50 REI, www.rei.com

The Dunn Sunglasses by Mosley Tribes Solstice Sunglass Boutique, www.oliverpeoples.com Nike Longhorns Texas Orange Hemp Polo: $50 University Co-op, www.universitycoop.com

Zodiac Stainless Steel Swiss Sports Watch: $300 University Co-op www.universitycoop.com

UT Needlepoint Wallet: $125 Service Menswear www.servicemenswear.com

Fossil Longhorn Brown Leather Belt: $24.99 University Co-op, www.universitycoop.com

Mens Lucchese Burnished Ostrich Boots: $449.99 Allens Boots www.allensboots.com

REI Slickrock Pants: $49.50 REI, www.rei.com AUSTIN ORIGINALS

R1 Pullover: $125, Patagonia, www.patagonia.com; Embroidered Non-Iron Longhorn Long Sleeve Twill Shirt: $65.00, Sue Patrick, www.suepatrick.com; Diesel Cotton Bootcut Jeans: $200, Saks Fifth Avenue, www.saksﬁfthavenue.com YOUR AUSTIN LIFESTYLE | 23

The Texas Longhorns are heading into the 2009 season with high hopes. Ranked #2 in pre-season polls, the team led by Colt McCoy has a date with destiny. With 32 victories in 39 starts as a Longhorn, McCoy holds the record…Vince Young ranks second with 30. At .816 with a record of 115 wins and

Remembering the Game of The Century STORY BY DEBORAH HAMILTON-LYNNE PHOTOS AND MEMORABILIA COURTESY JAMES STREET AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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26 losses, Coach Mack Brown holds the highest winning percentage of any coach in Longhorn history. While the 2009 season will undoubtedly be one for the books, many Longhorn Fans are nostalgic for a time 40 years ago when another Longhorn team of destiny became the undefeated National Champions. AUSTIN ORIGINALS

The date was December 6th, 1969.

A cold soaking rain the night before left an eerie

Th e p l a ce wa s R a zo r b a c k S t a d i u m i n

fog over the stadium as the game began. The

Fayetteville, Arkansas. The coaches Darrell

Longhorns played as if they were in a fog with a

Royal and Frank Broyles enjoyed a healthy

number of fumbles and missed opportunities to

rivalry. Texas and Arkansas each had a national

score. The beginning of the fourth quarter found

championship under their belt in the 1960’s.

the Longhorns down 14-0.

Arkansas had defeated top-ranked Texas in ’64

Early in the fourth quarter, James Street dropped

and ’65 and in ’68 Texas had handed Arkansas

back to pass from the Arkansas 42. Seeing his

their only defeat. Broyles had installed a

receivers covered, Street found daylight and

AstroTurf at Razorback Stadium, a new mate-

headed into the end zone for the ﬁrst Longhorn

rial the Longhorns were unfamiliar with.

score of the game. Without hesitation Street

Royal’s wishbone offense, created the year

successfully went for the two-point conversion,

prior, was not yet a football staple. The 1969

putting Texas back in the game 14-8.

season marked the 100th anniversary of football

D e te r m i n e d to h o l d t h e l e a d , A r ka n s a s

and was duly noted on the UT helmets. Early on

Quarterback Billy Montgomery maneuvered the

ABC sports icon, Roone Arledge persuaded the

Razorbacks into scoring position on the Texas 7

teams to move the game to the end of the season

yard line when fate stepped in. Forced to scramble,

with the promise that President Richard Nixon

Montgomery’s end zone pass was intercepted by

would attend the game. Thanks to a timely upset

Danny Lester and the Longhorns stayed alive.

of Ohio State by Michigan, Texas ranked #1 and

With 4 minutes and 47 seconds remaining in

Arkansas ranked #2 would be playing for the

the game, Texas found themselves facing 4th and

Top left: President Richard Nixon presents Coach Darrell

Southwest Conference Championship and a trip to

3 from the 43 yard line. Texas called a timeout.

Royal with the National Championship award following

the Cotton Bowl. Both teams were unbeaten going

Quarterback James Street questioned the coach

the ‘Game of the Century.’ “It was a great game. It was

into the game—Texas had won 18 straight and

when he heard the call. “Are you sure, Coach?” to

worthy of the championship game of the 100th year of

Arkansas 15 games. The stage was set for the

which the reply was “Damn right, I’m sure.” The

football and that says a lot.” Top right: Quarterback

‘Game of the Century.’

play Royal had called was the 53 veer pass, a deep

Because Razorback Stadium did not have lights,

pattern thrown to the tight end. Peschel recalls

to the winning touchdown at the Cotton Bowl. above:

the kick-off was set appropriately for high noon.

that they had run the play only three or four times

Former president Johnson congratulating quarterback

The Reverend Billy Graham offered the opening

in the season always without success yet he wasn’t

James Street and coach Darrell Royal on their Cotton

prayer and President Nixon’s Marine One helicop-

surprised at the gutsy call. Street having noticed

Bowl Victory over Notre Dame. “I’m not a football fan,”

ter landed on the Razorback practice ﬁeld shortly

that the Razorback defenders were watching the

Johnson said, “but I’m a fan of people and I’m a Darrell

after the game began. More than half of the televi-

huddle, looked to Cotton Speyrer as he gave the

Royal fan because he is the rarest of human beings.”

sions in America were tuned to the game.

play to Peschel. “Randy, I’m talking to you. I’m

James Street gets the call from Coach Royal leading

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’69 LONGHORNS

The 1969 National Championship Longhorn Team

“I had hoped God would be neutral.”

Coach Darrell Royal and Edith Royal

Coach Darrell Royal when greeted by a large sign in front of the

Married 65 years this dynamic couple is involved and busy

Fayetteville First Baptist Church which read

as ever. Coach Royal recently celebrated his 85th birth-

Attention Darrell Royal – Do Not Cast your Steers Before Swine.

day with a reunion of players, friends, and family at the UT Club. Coach Royal serves as Special Assistant to President

looking at Cotton, but I’m talking to you.” Street stepped back, Peschel streaked down

Powers, making appearances for the university and speaking

the sidelines just ahead of two Arkansas defenders and made the dramatic catch. “The

to groups, incoming students and athletes alike. Retirement

greatest catch in the history of football,” said Street at the time. Jim Bertelsen carried the

has been anything but boring for the Royals. Coach Royal

ball into the end zone for the Longhorn’s second touchdown followed by the winning extra

was named to the College Football Hall of fame in 1983,

point kicked by Happy Feller. Longhorn fans rejoiced, but 3 minutes and 58 seconds remained on the clock. With less than a minute remaining Tom Campbell intercepted Montgomery’s pass on the Texas

and the couple received the Harvey Pennick Humanitarian Award from Caritas for their voluminous work with several

21 yard line handing the Longhorns the win. Although the game preceded the bowl

Austin charities. Edith was named a Woman of Distinction

games and Penn State was also undefeated, President Nixon declared Texas the National

by the Girl Scouts this past spring, and the Edith Royal

Champions and presented them with the trophy.

Campus is dedicated in her name at the Austin Recovery

Less than a week later starting safety, Freddie Steinmark learned that the pain in his leg was due to bone cancer and that his leg would be amputated. Steinmark stood on the sidelines on crutches at the Cotton Bowl as the Longhorns defeated Notre Dame 21-7 once again in dramatic fashion. In the locker room after the game, there was not a dry eye as

Center in honor of her efforts on behalf of women recovering from substance abuse and alcoholism. The Royals call Querencia at Barton Creek home and are active members of

Coach Royal presented Steinmark with the game ball. Steinmark would battle cancer for

the Westlake Presbyterian Church, where Edith serves as a

two years before succumbing to the disease in 1971. The scoreboard at Royal Memorial

deacon. They are also devoted to family, which includes son

Stadium is dedicated in his honor.

Mack who resides in Austin as well as four grandchildren and

This season Texas will wear throwback uniforms honoring Coach Royal when the Longhorns play A&M on Thanksgiving. The uniform was unveiled at Coach Royal’s 85th birthday celebration and features a patch with royal’s initials (DKR). The helmets include each player’s number above the Longhorn logo, similar to the style of Royal’s ﬁrst national

twin great-granddaughters. Coach Royal co-authored Coach Royal: Conversations with a Texas Football Legend with John Wheat, and Mrs. Royal is at work on a book with Austin

championship team in 1963. “I think it’s very ﬁtting that we honor Coach Royal and our

author and former UT cheerleader, Jenna McEachern which

four national championship teams in a game like Texas A&M that has been a special rivalry

will be a compilation of letters written to Coach Royal. An

for so many years,” said Coach Mack Brown. “It will be a uniform the kids will be proud to

Award winning documentary, the Story of Darrell Royal, nar-

wear because they have so much respect for Coach Royal and all of the pride and tradi-

rated by Longhorn fan Matthew McConaughey, pays tribute

tion at Texas…It’s a jersey that honors the past and represents the present and future.” As the 2009 Longhorns take the ﬁeld and look to the scoreboard perhaps their thoughts will go back to a scrappy safety who played in the Game of the Century in spite of his pain and to a team destined to bring home the ultimate prize. It is a proud tradition the 2009

to Coach Royal and his three national Championship teams. Celebrations for the ’69 and ’70 National Championship Teams will keep the Royals busier than ever.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

PHOTOS BY JERRY HUGHES

Randy Peschel

James Street

The Peschel family bleeds Burnt Orange. An Austin native, Peschel attended

James is the President and CEO of the James Street Group located in

Lanier High School and graduated from UT Austin in 1971. Married since 1970

downtown Austin. The James Street Group is a dedicated plaintiff-oriented

to his college sweetheart, Sue, also an Austin native who attended McCallum

structured settlement ﬁrm, which assists plaintiff attorneys and their clients

High School and graduated from UT Austin, Peschel is a Senior Vice presi-

in the structured settlement process and ﬁnancial planning. James, a native

dent of Texas Capital Bank specializing in residential construction lending.

of Longview, Texas remained in Austin after graduating from UT. His wife

The Peschel’s children Ali, 36, Melissa, 32, and Ran, 26, all graduated from

Janie attended Regan High and graduated from UT Austin with a degree

UT Austin and reside in Austin. “We are just an Austin family and a Longhorn

in Business Management and Psychology…a degree, which would come in

family. I grew up here and have never left. We live in Northwest Hills. My

handy when wrangling the other Street group, which includes ﬁve sons. Ryan,

daughters live on the same street in Northwest Hills about a block and a half

35, is an architect living in Austin. He and his wife Dinah are the parents

from us. Both girls are married to Longhorn grads.” In addition to all things

to the Street grandchildren Hayden and Regan. Three sons carried on the

Longhorn, Randy is devoted to his family and especially his ﬁve grandchildren.

Longhorn tradition playing baseball at UT Austin. Huston, 26, is currently

“What I remember most about the ’69 team was our cohesiveness as a team. We just had complete conﬁdence that we were going to win and that came

playing in the Major Leagues with the Denver Rockies. He and his wife Lacey reside on Lake Austin. Twins Juston and Jordon played on the 2005 National Championship Baseball team and are UT Austin graduates. Juston is playing

from Coach Royal’s coaching and leadership.”

for the Vancouver Canadians, a farm team for the Oakland A’s and Juston is attending a Bible college in California. Son Hanson, 21, graduated from

“When I was on my own, I fell back on what

Pepperdine with plans to attend law school. The Street’s life centers on family

I’d learned from Coach Royal: Pay attention

visiting their far-ﬂung progeny as often as possible, attending as many base-

to detail; remember that you represent more than just you; keep your hair trimmed; shine

Austin. “There are so many things that stand out about that ’69 season and team. It was the 100th year of football; we met both Presidents Johnson and Nixon. The resilience and dedication of Freddie Steinmarck, who started in the

your shoes; don’t be late.” James Street quoted to Mark Beech for the 2009 Sports Illustrated Texas Longhorn Special Issue.

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ball games as time will allow and spending holidays with the entire clan In

Arkansas game and six days later learned he had bone cancer…He was on the sidelines for the Notre Dame game on crutches after his amputation…Freddie characterizes the entire spirit of the team and the season.”

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savor

Uncle Billy’s Brew & Que PHOTOS BY TAYLOR KLOTZ

Great Texas barbecue and burgers, handcrafted signature ales and rustic, indoor/outdoor “icehouse vibe” are just a taste of what make Uncle Billy’s an authentic brewpub as good as any in the nation—and a must for enjoying the best of what Austin has to offer. Opened in 2007, Uncle Billy’s is located right in the heart of Austin’s funkiest restaurant row on Barton Springs Road (and named for “Uncle Billy” William Barton, whose 1830s tract included the renowned springs). Uncle Billy’s is the genuine article, a Barton Springs Road newcomer offering a truly unique combination of award-winning microbrews and competition-worthy barbecue. It’s a popular destination for the microbrew aficionado and the discerning barbecue enthusiast alike. Grab a table in the main indoor dining area or kick back on the shaded outdoor patio. With wood flooring and rows of retractable garage-door “windows,” the main dining area has an open feel that’s ideal for a leisurely pint, casual lunch or even entertaining clients. Uncle Billy’s expansive, shaded outdoor patio is ideal for larger groups and also doubles as a live music venue. Connect to work via free wi-fi and catch the game from virtually any seat – there are flat-screen TVs inside and out. AUSTIN ORIGINALS

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savor Woodeye Rye IPA Yields 5 gallons Grain 8 lb Pale Malt (or 8# of Pale Malt Extract) 1 lb Flaked Rye 1 lb Light Munich Malt 1 lb Wheat Malt ½ lb Dark Munich Malt

Brewmaster Brian Peters

¼ lb Crystal 60L ¼ lb Crystal 80L ¼ lb Crystal 120L ⅛ lb Black Patent

Brian showed an early interest in beer, too early by some accounts. “I remember a book called One Hundred Years of Brewing and I read it like

Hops

it was the Bible. I was only 12, but I could name the most famous beer

1 oz Columbus – 75 min before EOB (end of boil)

from the Philippines.” After college, Brian started homebrewing. “It was

½ oz Amarillo – 45 min

the beginning of the American brewing renaissance. I was in Indiana

½ oz Ahtanum – 30 min

where the beer selection was minimal, but I got my hands on a Boulder

½ oz Amarillo – 15 min

Porter. I was blown away.” Though his brewing results were debatably

½ oz Ahtanum – 0 min

drinkable, he was hooked.

½ oz Amarillo – 0 min

Brian’s engineering career brought him to Austin. He met Chip McElroy, a homebrewer with similar passion, and they founded Live Oak Brewing

½ oz Ahtanum – dry-hop ½ oz Amarillo – dry-hop

Company in 1997. In 2001 Brian began brewing with Tim Schwartz at The Bitter End. The chemistry of the combination led to some interesting and award-winning beers.

Yeast London Ale – White Labs 007 or Wyeast 1968

Brian became the brewer of Uncle Billy’s Brew & Que in 2007 and is

đƫMash mix 3.5 gallons of 168°F water with grain, wait for conversion (45

“loving every minute of it.” He hopes you enjoy drinking his beers as

minutes)

much as he does making them.

đƫSparge rinse with 170°F water until you collect 6.5 gallons. đƫBoil for 80 minutes, add hops according to hop schedule. đƫCool to 70°F and aerate. Add yeast. đƫFerment at 70°F. Dry hop after fermentation ceases. Hold at 65-70 deg F for seven days. Rack into secondary or straight to keg. (That’s the beauty of using Wy1968).

UNCLE BILLY’S AWARD-WINNING BEER Uncle Billy’s brews all of their signature beers from scratch, using the ﬁnest malted barley and aromatic hops. They never ﬁlter away the character of the beer, and it’s always served at the peak of freshness.

Always On Tap Back 40 Blonde Ale Authentic Kolsch-style ale using German malt and hops—clean, crisp and refreshing. Agave Wit Belgian-style wheat beer brewed with orange peel & coriander. Hill Country Organic Amber Smooth amber ale made with organic barley-balanced maltiness with pleasant hop ﬁnish. Ax Handle Pale Ale Generously hopped with simcoe hops during the boil and “dry hopped” after fermentation.

Rotating Tap Special Hop Tap Rotating brews such as IPA, Double IPA, seasonal specials & more. Special Dark & Malty Tap Flavorful Smoked Porters, Coffee Stouts & more.

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savor

Habanero Sauce Yields 2 quarts

1 lb shredded carrots 1 lb diced yellow onions 1 pint white vinegar ½ cup lime juice 1 28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes 2 oz minced garlic 3 oz habanero powder Combine all ingredients in a medium stock pot. Boil for 10 minutes over medium heat. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes. Use blender to combine all ingredients until smooth.

Pulled Pork Quesadilla Yields 8 - 10 quesadillas

Brine and smoke the pork butts 2 cups dark maple syrup 1 ½ cups kosher salt 1 quart water 1 ½ pounds ice 1 or 2 each bone in pork shoulder 2 cups your favorite pork or bbq rub

Mac & Cheese Yields 4 -6 servings

1 lb elbow macaroni ¼ cup kosher salt 1 medium yellow onion 3 oz unsalted butter 3 oz all purpose ﬂour 1 pint whole milk 1 cup shredded white cheddar 12 oz Easy melt pasteurized white cheddar cheese (or equivalent)

đƫBring water, salt and syrup to a low boil until salt is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and add ice. Once ice is melted and mixture cool. Add to

Kosher salt & black pepper (to taste) 1 cup panko bread crumbs

large container with pork butts making sure they are fully covered. Allow to

đƫIn a medium to large stock pot bring 1 gal of water to a boil.

sit in cooler for 12-24 hours.

đƫAdd salt and pasta. Stir for about 30-45 seconds to allow noodles to

đƫRemove from brine and rinse off with cool water, and allow to slightly dry

release starch, and prevent sticking

for 10 minutes at room temp.

đƫAllow noodles to cook for 7-9 minutes or until just cooked through but

đƫLiberally rub the outside of pork butt with pork rub. Smoke with any hard

not mushy. Rinse under cool water to stop the cooking process

seasoned wood (oak, hickory, mesquite) at 225° for 12-14 hours.

đƫPlace panko bread crumbs on a half sheet pan or cookie sheet and bake

đƫOnce cooked, allow to cool for 45 minutes, and using two forks or your

at 325° for 15 minutes until golden brown

hands shred pork into thin strips. Pork can be held warm and served im-

đƫIn a separate stock pot, or large dutch oven, begin melting butter over

mediately or chilled and reheated for later use.

medium heat. Once bubbling has stopped and it smells nutty add diced on-

Make the quesadillas

ions and cook until translucent. Sprinkle ﬂour over the top and stir together. Cook for about 5 minutes to form a slightly toasty roux. Slowly add milk

8 to 10 each 10” ﬂour tortillas

while whisking roux into milk. Bring to a boil stirring constantly.

2 to 3 cups shredded white cheddar cheese

đƫBegin adding both cheeses slowly, waiting for each addition to melt fully

1 cup fresh Pico, or chopped jalapenos.

before adding another, until all is incorporated.

1 to 1 ½ lbs cooked and shredded pulled pork

đƫRemove from heat and add salt and pepper to taste. Reserve about ½ cup to top Mac and cheese

đƫSet a large griddle, electric or stove top, to medium heat and place one

đƫIn a large mixing bowl, add warm cheese sauce and cool macaroni and

tortilla and cover with a thin layer of cheese.

fold together toughly.

đƫSprinkle with Pico, top with desired amount of pork on one half only, and

đƫPlace mixture in a 9 × 9 Pyrex or metal baking pan, top with reserved

allow to cook until cheese starts to melt.

cheese sauce, a good sized handful of shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

đƫFold pork free side over to top the pork and continue to cook until the

and the bread crumbs

outside is crispy and golden brown ﬂipping when needed..

đƫBake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until shredded cheese is melted and

đƫRemove from griddle, allow to rest for about a minute and cut into 4

cheese sauce is bubbly.

pieces. Serve with sour cream and salsa on the side.

đƫAllow to cool for 3-4 minutes and serve.

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What it Means to be a Longhorn by Bill Little and Jenna McEachern The sentiments of Vince Young, “So what does it mean to be a Longhorn? To me, it’s love…” are an appropriate inclusion to this collection, full of anecdotes, stories and memories from the greatest coaches and players to come through University of Texas football. The voices of Rooster Andrews, Doug English, Michael Huff and many others chime in to recall their years wearing burnt orange. Howard Terry’s 1934 victory over Notre Dame and David Thomas’s recounting of the 2006 Bowl Champ Series give a personal viewpoint on momentous events, and an extensive photo collection accompanies the stories and memories of the players heard throughout the pages. For those who count Longhorns past and present among their biggest heroes, this book will not only make you laugh at the stories and smile at the victories but just may tug at your heartstrings as well.

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www.tailgatingideas.com An avid tailgater started this site to share ideas, tips, recipes, and tailgating games. You can also see videos, post your comments, read cartoons and buy supplies like a portable beer pong table. It’s a place to have fun with tailgating and other tailgaters.

www.maximumtailgating.com “Without tailgating, it’s just a game.” That’s the philosophy of this site, which has forums, articles, games, recipes, as well as an on-line store that carries everything you could ever want to buy for your next tailgate party.

www.cookeatshare.com Fall is about more than football—and you’ll ﬁnd recipes here for backto-school lunches, fun things to make for Halloween, as well as tailgating recipes. This site calls itself “the world’s largest kitchen,” so you’re sure to ﬁnd tested recipes and tips here that you can use.

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a day at the spa

Get Out of Town

Three Luxurious Spa Getaways

Tired of fighting Longhorn game day traffic? Does the thought of 50,000 ACL Fest music aficionados descending on Austin give you pause? Why not treat yourself to a weekend getaway? We’ve got 3 tempting spas attached to luxurious resorts with exceptional restaurants, service and amenities…perfect for turning a ‘Day at the Spa’ into a relaxing weekend retreat. THE SPA AT LA TORETTA DEL LAGO Recently completed this spa features International spa treatments. Relax in the Watsu pool or the Turkish Hamam steam room. Choose from 13 massages, 7 body treatments, 10 facials, 6 mani/pedi options and 7 International rituals. When you are finished sink into a Shiatsu Massage Chair in the relaxation lounge while you sip herbal tea. Recommended: Fijian Ritual, 180 minutes The treatment begins with a bath of pure coconut milk from Fiji, followed by a deep pore cleansing exfoliation using a coconut crème scrub. This relaxing ritual is followed by an invigorating Vichy shower and ends with a blissful massage.

THE ZASPA AT THE HOTEL ZAZA HOUSTON

THE RESORT Located on 22,000-acre Lake Conroe just north of Houston,

If a spa can be tranquil and Zen and at the same time edgy and imaginative

the La Toretta del Lago resort has been completely updated. The Tower Suites

then the ZaSpa succeeds on both counts. The treatment rooms are super

feature contemporary design with gorgeous panoramic lake views, separate

luxurious featuring beautiful ﬂower arrangements, candlelight, soothing sur-

parlor and bedroom areas, private balconies, luxe linens and baths. Boating,

round sound and crystal chandeliers. Several are designed for massages

ﬁshing, kayaking, water skiing, tennis, a water park and a spectacular golf

and specialty baths for two. The menu combines modern treatments and

course redesigned in 2007 by noted architect Jeffrey Blume…What more

Eastern-inspired rituals for the hippest day at the spa ever. Most unique is

can you ask for? Resort also offers golf cottages and Lake villas, which will

the Sanctuary where guests relax on oxygen therapy beds while inhaling

accommodate families or groups.

their choice of ‘ﬂavored air.’ Recommended: There’s No Place Like ZaZa,

CHEZ ROUX The ﬁrst-ever American restaurant by acclaimed British chef,

4.5 hours Feeling like the Wicked Witch of the West? You’ll feel over the

Albert Roux. Together with Executive Chef, Matthew Gray (The only Michelin

rainbow after you treat yourself to this perfect package of spa treatments.

Guide rated chef in Texas), Roux has created an exceptional French fusion

Trust me, after this experience you won’t want to click your heels three times!

menu with heavy emphasis on local products. Menus rotate weekly. Blackened

Includes Aromatherapy Massage (50 minutes), Starlight Facial, Spa Lunch, Be

halibut with crayﬁsh minestrone; Monterrey jack cheese soufflé with white

Jeweled Manicure, and Put on your “Red Shoes” Pedicure.

corn cream; White Chocolate cake with fresh raspberries…Oooh la la! www.latorettadellagoresortandspa.com

THE HOTEL Located in Houston’s Museum District, The ZaZa is hands down the coolest hotel in Houston. Theatrical, jazzy and over the top this place has it all. Named to Forbes ‘50 Best new Hotels for 2008’ list and Marie Claire’s Sexiest Hotel for 2008, the ZaZa is a favorite celeb haunt. The accomodations are unique to say the least—the guest rooms are chic and luxurious, but the suites are the talk of the town. From the spacious three-room Fantasy Suites to the Pool Bungalows and Villas to lavish themed Concept Suites (Casablanca, An Affair to Remember, Moulin Rouge) to the must see to believe magniﬁcent Seven Suites (Bella Vita, For Your Eyes Only) the suites can only be described as super-imaginative and indulgent. The service is superb and includes a “Magic Carpet” complimentary limo service. Rent a pool cabana and live like a rock star, if only for a day. THE MONARCH RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE Think Urban Bistro and Rat Pack Cocktail Lounge. Austinites may know Executive Chef Aaron Neely from his stints as sous chef at the City Grill and the Shoreline Grill. Neely has created an upscale bistro cuisine which fuses classic American and Mediterranean ﬂavors. The restaurant is usually packed with hotel guests and locals alike. With an outdoor all-weather terrace and a hipster lounge the Monarch has also become a bustling see and be seen nightlife spot. Highly recommended: Sunday Brunch—Lobster benedict followed by Passion fruit Crème Brulée. www.HotelZAZA.com/Houston

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EXHALE SPA AT THE FAIRMONT MIRAMAR HOTEL AND BUNGALOWS Exhale is a new type of spa. Their holistic approach emphasizes fitness as well as relaxation. Exhale encourages spa goers to explore the mind-body connection through core fusion fitness classes, personal trainers, and specialized treatments. Services include peels, wraps, facials, massages, scrubs, reiki and craniosacral therapy. Make-up application is a speciality—stars and locals come to famed eyebrow sculptress Eliza Petrescu, ‘Queen of the Perfect Arch.’ Recommended: Four-handed massage, 60 minutes Two practitioners work on you in synchronized motions. This heavenly “four-hand” harmony is not to be missed! It will bring you to another level of revitalization. And for you party animals: Hangover Helper, 15 minutes This therapy includes green tea (which is anti-inflammatory), application of headache oil to your temples, Exhale’s G.R.N. Avocado + Cucumber Mask on the eye area, 10-minute lymphatic drainage massage around the eye area, ANSR red laser therapy, and a cooling eye gel. THE HOTEL Located on Wilshire Boulevard, this historic, elegant property

Soleil to the Pier from October through December. I recommend the Discover

is a tranquil oasis perfectly situated in Santa Monica, California. Originally the

Garbo package which includes bungalow accommodations, bungalow con-

private estate of the city’s founder, Senator John Jones, the Fairmont Miramar

cierge service and dinner at Fig. Come on…you only live once.

Hotel and Bungalows became a Landmark Historic Hotel which has welcomed

FIG RESTAURANT Chef Ray Garcia gave up law school for cooking and once

guests for over 100 years. Beginning with the long drive through the mani-

you have dined at FIG you will be glad he did. Part wine bar, part bistro, FIG

cured grounds past the giant Moreton Bay Fig tree, the minute you step into

draws a local crowd. The innovative California cuisine features only the freshest

the hotel you feel like a VIP and indeed you join a storied group of patrons—

local seasonal ingredients. The restaurant overlooks the pool and gardens and

Greta Garbo, Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Howard Hughes,

has an incredible bar and communal table which fosters a friendly atmosphere.

Presidents Kennedy and Clinton, and Marilyn Monroe. Accommodations

Not to be missed are the outstanding cheese ﬂights. Just reading the menu can

include a 10-story Ocean Tower with stunning panoramic views of the Paciﬁc,

make your mouth water…Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad, Short Rib and Pancetta

the charming and historic Palisades Wing and 32 luxurious and private Garden

Meatloaf; Blood Orange and Beet Margarita and their signature FIG Mojito

Bungalows. The pool is paradise and you can easily imagine a Hollywood star-

made with homemade ﬁg preserves, organic mint, 10 Cane Rum and freshly

let being discovered there. The hotel is providing packages for the centennial

squeezed lime juice. How soon can I book another reservation?

celebration of the Santa Monica Pier in September and the return of Cirque du

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great escapes

BY ADEN HOLASEK

Man-cation Fredericksburg and the Hill Country may conjure up thoughts of romantic couple getaways and girlfriend shopping weekends however it is a top close-in getaway for guys as well. Here are a few activities to tempt the men.

Cold ones sold here Luckenbach, Texas A favorite of bikers and country music fans alike, Luckenbach consists of a bar, a dance hall and a store. Follow in Waylon and Willie’s footsteps and knock back a few longnecks. 888.311.8990; www. luckenbachtexas.com. Fredericksburg Brewing Company Great grub, better brew. Need we say anything more? 245 East Main, Fredericksburg, TX 78624; 830.997.1646; www.yourbrewery.com. Buc O’Brian’s Drinks, billiards and video games. Typical guy’s bar. 304 N Llano, Fredericksburg; www.bucobrians.com.

Bets taken here Race Barn Simulcast horse and dog racing. Hwy. 16 S. at Gillespie County Fairgrounds entrance, Fredericksburg; 830.997.4058; www.theracebarn.com.

A Hill Country

Getaway

Drivers welcome here Street Dreams A classic collection of cars to admire and even purchase. One block West of Hwy. 16 on Tivydale, Fredericksburg; 830.997.1950; www. streetdreamstexas.com. Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course 18-hole championship course nestled among beautiful Live Oaks. Lady Bird Johnson Park, Hwy. 16 S., Fredericksburg; 800.950.8147; www.golffredericksburg.com. Double B Ranch and Resort Golf, horseback riding, camping and hiking. 225 Living Water Ranch Rd., Harper; 800.830.5008; www.double-b-ranch.com.

Firepower displayed here

The hustle and bustle of Austin, may not be a match for

Hill Country Extreme Sports Paintball and Indoor Rock Climbing.

NYC, but after a long week, Austinites still deserve a week-

866.625.8902; www.hillcountryextremesports.com.

end away. While New Yorkers head for the Hamptons, you

Double B Ranch and Resort Hunting, shooting and ﬁshing. 225 Living Water

can head for the Hill Country. A mere 90-minute drive

Ranch Rd, Harper; 800.830.5008; www.double-b-ranch.com.

away, it is a close-in getaway where beautiful views, excel-

National Museum of the Paciﬁc War Recounts and re-enacts the stories of

lent food and wine, festivals and outdoor activities abound.

WWII in the Paciﬁc. Home to an impressive display of aircraft, tanks, guns and other large artifacts. 340 E. Main, Fredericksburg; 830.997.4379; www.nimitz-museum.org.

It is no secret that Fredericksburg, and now Johnson City are well-known shopping destinations, but we’ve got the scoop on little known treasures and activities you will ﬁnd ‘off-Main.’ We’re talking major family fun! Ladies, you’ve had your time in Fredericksburg, now it’s time to bring the family along. There’s plenty to keep the entire family entertained. No kids? Fathers need a break? Think a round of golf and a cold beer and you’ve got a mancation in Johnson City and Fredericksburg! Looking for a romantic getaway complete with wine tastings, superb cuisine, spa treatments and Bed and Breakfasts galore? Whatever your situation you will ﬁnd plenty to do in the Hill Country. 38 | YOUR AUSTIN LIFESTYLE

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great escapes

Country Days, City Nights Good-bye small town, hello big city! In the past 15 years, Fredericksburg and Johnson City have gone from rolling up the streets at 5

to rockin’ them at least until 10.

Check out these favorites and our Calendar of Events before you call it an evening. Fredericksburg Theater Company Nationally acclaimed stage productions. INSIDER INFO Founder and Director Jeryl Hoover is mayor of Fredericksburg. 1668 Hwy. 87 S; 888.669.7114; www.fredericksburgtheater.org Rockbox Theater Family-friendly, live, comedic entertainment from the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll. INSIDER INFO Original production was Granbury Live in Granbury, Texas. 109 N Llano St., Fredericksburg; 866.349.6688; www.rockboxtheater.com. Auslander. German restaurant, burgers, beer and live music. Laid-back atmosphere. 323 E. Main, Fredericksburg; 830.997.7714; www.theauslander.com Lincoln St. Wine Market Perfect for that chill evening where all you want is to enjoy the cool breeze, a glass of wine, live music and maybe a cigar. 111 S Lincoln St., Fredericksburg; 830.997.8463; www.lincolnst.com House. Wine. Mixing the art of wine with the art of décor in a truly swank style. INSIDER INFO Owner of Lincoln St. Wine Market is brother to owner of House. Wine. 327 E Main, Fredericksburg; 830.997.2665; www.intohousewine.com Hondo’s on Main A slice of Luckenbach, in Fredericksburg. INSIDER INFO Owner is the daughter of Luckenbach’s Hondo Crouch. 312 W. Main, Fredericksburg; 830.997.1633; www.hondosonmain.com Hill Top Cafe Reservations are required, but this place is anything but staid. Former member of Asleep at the Wheel, Johnny Nicholas, offers up chicken fried steak with a side of live tunes. 10 miles North of Fredericksburg on Hwy. 87; 830.997.8922; www.hilltopcafe.com

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Boulders, Bison and Bikes, Oh My! Forget Oz, or any amusement park; take the kids back to nature this fall. A short drive will transport you to a land of enchantment, where butterﬂies are born and stars blanket the night sky. Fredericksburg and Johnson City offer kids

Hill Country Outdoor Destinations

a magic that no wizard ever could. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park

The Exotic Zoo Resort

Terrain to trek

Stonewall

235 Zoo Trail, Johnson City

The Hill Country offers visitors all kinds of terrain to enjoy. In one day, you can

830.644.2252

830.868.4357

go from frolicking in ﬁelds of wild ﬂowers at LBJ State Park and Wildseed

www.tpwd.state.tx.us

www.zooexotics.com

Wildseed Farms

Sauer-Beckmann

Farms, to conquering massive boulders at Enchanted Rock. Need some middle ground on which to agree? Try Cross Mountain; it takes only minutes to climb and provides fabulous views of the city. Avid cyclists and joy riders alike should bring their bikes on October 11 and ride the LBJ Ranch

425 Wildﬂower Hills, Fredericksburg

Living History Farm

800.848.0078

Inside LBJ Park, Stonewall

www.wildseedfarms.com

Park HQ: 830.644.2252

with Luci Baines Johnson. Mobily challenged? Enjoy nature with ease on the

www.tpwd.state.tx.us

Handicapped Accessible Trail (HAT) located at Lady Bird Johnson Park. For

Enchanted Rock

a cool dip in the afternoon, head to Pedernales Falls, which has the distinc-

N. Milam (RR 965)

National Museum of the Paciﬁc War

tion of being a ‘horse-friendly’ park!

830.685.3636

340 E. Main, Fredericksburg;

www.tpwd.state.tx.us

830.997.4379

Go wild

www.nimitz-museum.org

Take your family on a Hill Country safari. At The Exotic Zoo Resort in Johnson

Cross Mountain

City, two petting zoos and 137 magical acres bring visitors up close and per-

N. Milam (RR 965)

Pioneer Museum

sonal with exotic animals. Safari Cabins place guests in the midst of the

Inside Fredericksburg city limits

300 Blk. of W. Main, Fredericksburg

wildlife, with all the conveniences of home. Want to see animals with a Lone Star ﬂair? Take a walk through LBJ State Park

Lyndon B. Johnson National Park (Ranch)

830.997.2835 www.pioneermuseum.com

and the Sauer-Beckman Farm, where you can ﬁsh and view Longhorns and

Johnson City and Stonewall

Charlie’s Grill and Golf

Bison. On the lighter side, you can visit the Butterﬂy Haus at Wildseed Farms

830.868.7128

714 S. Washington St.

where the kids can tag and release a Monarch butterﬂy if you visit on October 17!

www.nps.gov/lyjo

Fredericksburg

Living History

Lady Bird Johnson Park and

LBJ National Park tells the founding of a town and the makings of a presi-

Fredericksburg Nature Center

830.997.3533 Stagecoach Theater

dent. Across the river from the LBJ Ranch, at the Sauer-Beckmann Living

Hwy. 16 S., Fredericksburg

2254 S. Hwy. 87, Fredericksburg

History Farm you can step back in time to see life as it was in 1918. Twenty

830.997.4202

830.997.1777

miles down the road, and a mere 20 years later, full documentation of a major

www.fbgtx.org/departments/

www.stagecoachtheater.com

part of WWII and the role played by native son, Admiral Nimitz, is displayed at the National Museum of the Paciﬁc War. Rounding out the mix is the Pioneer Museum with its one-room school house.

ladybirdpark.htm www.fredericksburgnaturecenter.org Pedernales Falls State Park

Fun to be had

2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City

For some traditional family fun try Charlie’s Grill and Golf offering a Putt-Putt

830.868.7304

course and the Stagecoach Theater which shows a couple ﬂicks each week.

www.tpwd.state.tx.us

Marktplatz 100 block of W Main Fredericksburg Hill Country Extreme Sports 866.625.8902 www.hillcountryextremesports.com

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Hill Country Business Listings Das Garten Haus

Magnolia House Bed

Bed & Breakfast

& Breakfast

Traditional Bed and Breakfast

Fredericksburg, Texas

800.416.4287

800.880.4374

www.dasgartenhaus.com

www.magnolia-house.com

Full Moon Inn Bed & Breakfast

Street Dreams

Restaurant and Weddings

Classic Cars, Muscle Cars

800.997.1124

and Street Rods

www.fullmooninn.com

156 FM 2093 (1 block west of Hwy. 16)

Lady Bird Johnson

830.997.1950

Golf Course

Fredericksburg

www.streetdreamstexas.com

800.950.8147 www.golffredericksburg.com

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Good times await you in October! Fredericksburg celebrates culture, wine, cuisine and art This is an especially good year to take in the joys of the Texas Hill Country in Fredericksburg. A bounty of celebrations happening this fall, downtown Market Square. One evening will be dancing the night away under the Texas sky to the spirited sounds of German and Czech bands. On another day, run your hand over satiny, Texas mesquite wood. Or, enjoy a taste of Texas wine and cuisine. All while having loads of fun along the way. Here’s a rundown of what’s on tap (literally, in some cases, since we are talking about German beer here).

FREDERICKSBURG October estivals

big

smiles can produce

Oktoberfest The sound of oompah, the aroma of sizzling bratwurst, and the cries of Prosit! once again herald the arrival of Oktoberfest. For three full days, the whole world is invited to sing, toast and dance at one of Fredericksburg’s favorite festivals, celebrating its 29th Anniversary!

Mesquite Art Festival Visitors will be treated to collections of sculpted wood from the world’s absolute finest mesquite craftsmen. Items range from large furniture items such as beds, dressers and chairs made entirely from mesquite, to unique gift items such as lamps, delicate scroll work, handsome pen and pencil sets, Christmas tree ornaments, plus much more. It’s free!

Food & Wine Fest

OKTOBERFEST

OOMPAH AT ITS BEST!

TEXAS MESQUITE ART FESTIVAL

October 2 - 3 - 4

October 9 - 10 - 11

www.oktoberfestinfbg.com

www.texasmesquiteassn.org

Celebrating Texas Wine and Texas Food for 19 years! Over 50 Texas specialty booths (olive oil, spices, jams, beef, lamb, cheese, REDERICKSBURG lavender, soaps), 27 Texas wineries OOD INE EST providing samples of more than 100 Texas wines. A cooking school featuring six Texas chefs, games, live enterOctober 24 www.fbgfoodandwinefest.com tainment, auction, special events...

F F

More Information on these Fabulous Fests Call Toll Free 1-866-TEX-FEST (839-3378) or visit www.Tex-Fest.com

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Hill Country September & October Events

ANIMALS

Full Moon Inn

DECKS BUILDING / CLEANING

GALLERIES

Vets At Home Series/BHI Media

800.997.1124

Archadeck

Russell Art Collection, L3

www.vetsathomeseries.com

www.fullmooninn.com

Custom Decks / Patios

Fine Art Gallery

Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast

512.259.8282

512.478.4440

Fredericksburg, Texas

www.archadeck-austin.com

www.russell-collection.com

ARTS / CULTURE Austin Lyric Opera, L7, A33 800.31.OPERA www.austinlyricopera.org

SEPTEMBER 12-13 Paciﬁc Combat Zone Reenactment National

Blue Lapis Light, L17 512.288.1929 www.bluelapislight.org One World Theatre, L12

800.880.4374 www.magnolia-house.com

DENTISTS Hill Country Pediatric Dentistry, PA

Wings Apart Series 512.659.3844 www.wingsapart.com

The White House: Absolute Charm

512.263.7455 (Lakeway)

Bed and Breakfasts, L42

813.693.7044 (Marble Falls)

GIFTS

www.hcpdkid.com

1020 Glass Art & Home Décor

Elizabeth Rayne, DDS, A38

512.347.1020

512.443.5813

www.1020glassart.com

1.866.244.7897 www.absolutecharm.com/ WhiteHsMain.html

Museum of the Paciﬁc War,

512.330.9500

Fredericksburg

www.oneworldtheatre.org

BUILDERS

www.naturaltoothfairy.com

Monogram Lady, A29

www.nimitz-museum.org

Zach Scott Theatre, A32

Streetman Homes, A5

Merrily Sandford & Associates,

512.345.9544

512.476.0541

512.329.9966

DDS, A40

www.monogramlady.net

www.streetmanhomes.com

512.263.8284

Natures Treasures, A34

www.dmerrilysandford.com

Downtown: 512.472.5015

www.austinhealthydentist.com

Central: 512.833.7760

OCTOBER 2-4

www.zachtheatre.org

Oktoberfest ASSOCIATIONS, BUSINESS

BOUTIQUES/

Home Builders Association, A30

WOMEN’S CLOTHING

512.454.5588

Apricot Lane, L13

DESSERTS

OCTOBER 9-11

www.AustinHomeBuilders.com

512.263.1176

Cupcake by the Lake, L32

Mesquite Art Festival

National Association of the

Hill Country Galleria

512.992.1496

GOLF

Marktplatz, Fredericksburg

Remodeling Industry (NARI), A19

www.cupcakebythelake.com

Falconhead Golf Club, A-IFC

www.texasmesquiteassn.org

512.708.0637

Just Desserts

512.402.1558

512.462.0922

www.falconheadaustin.com

Marktplatz, Fredericksburg www.oktoberfestinfbg.com

www.austinnari.org

OCTOBER 10 Family Fun Run LBJ Ranch

CABLE TV Dish Network / DirecTV Joopar Co. Inc., A15

ASTROLOGERS

512.670.1616

Laura Waldman, A32

512.796.6088

www.friendsoﬂbjnationalpark.

512.291.8299

org/activities.htm

www.LauraWaldmanAstrology.com

www.ultimatecheescakebakery.com The Donut Hole 512.263.2388

CHILDREN

www.lakewaydonuthole.com

Home Place Structures &

Rocky Mountain

Georgetown: 512.864.7319 www.naturestreasurestx.com

GRILLS / BBQ Traeger Grills/ Papa Murphy’s 512.852.9725 www.traegergrills.com

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ATTRACTIONS

Backyard Adventures

Chocolate Factory

HOME DÉCOR

Bike Tour hosted by Luci

Fredericksburg Fall Festivals, L43

512.989.9494

Cedar Park: 512.986.6396

Ethnic Loft, A9

Baines Johnson LBJ Ranch

830.997.8515

www.homeplacestructures.net

Round Rock: 512-868-9730

512.458.4000

www.friendsoﬂbjnationalpark.org

www.tex-fest.com

Learning Express, L13

www.rmcf.com

www.ethnicloft.net

Grape Creek Vineyards, L42

512.402.0808

Sugar Shaack

830.644.2710

beecave.learningexpress-toys.com

512.820.1383

www.grapecreek.com

Rainbow Play Systems, A17

Teuscher Chocolates

512.328.6600

Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course

Austin North: 512.218.9292

of Switzerland

www.annagrayaustin.com

Fredericksburg

Austin West: 512.218.9275

And Coffee of Austin

800.950.8147

www.rainbowplay.com

512.236.1657

www.golffredericksburg.com Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, L42 830.868.7128 x244 www.nps.gov/ly.jo

COFFEE

www.teuscheraustin.com

JEWELRY Anna Gray, L12

James Avery 512.327.6342 www.jamesavery.com

Boresha Coffee, L33

DRY CLEANERS

Zoltan David, L-IFC, L19

512.716.5223

Esquire Cleaners

512.327.8888

www.boreshacoffee.com/phoenix

512.329.0101

www.zoltandavid.com

www.esquirecleanersaustintx.com

LANDSCAPE / GARDENING

Street Dreams

CONSULTANTS / SPEAKERS

830.997.1950

The Ginac Group, Inc., A10

EYE DOCTORS

Diamondscape

www.streetdreamstesxas.com

Work Life Issues

Eye Care Essentials, L13

512.282.3210

OCTOBER 17-18

National Museum

512.437.2579

512.275.6354

www.diamondscapeaustin.com

Monarch Butterﬂy

of the Paciﬁc War, L40

www.ginacgroup.com

www.eyecareessentials.com

Garden-ville, A-31

Tag and Release

830.997.4379

FURNITURE

Celebration

www.Nimitz-Museum.org

CAKES, CUSTOM Capital City Cakes, L32

The Barstool Company

Wildseed Farms,

Texas Wine Tours, L42

512.721.8053

512.459.7600

www.capitalcity-cakes.com

www.thebarstoolcompany.com

Fredericksburg www.wildseedfarms.com

830.997.8687 or 830.997.TOUR

Bee Caves: 512.219.5311

www.texas-wine-tours.com Wildseed Farms, L40

DAY CARE

OCTOBER 24

830.990.8080

Leaps N Bounds, L44

Fredericksburg Food &

www.wildseedfarms.com

512.346.5327

Wine Fest

BED AND BREAKFASTS

Marktplatz, Fredericksburg

DasGarten Haus B&B

www.fbgfoodandwinefest.com

800.416.4287 www.dasgartenhaus.com

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Primrose School, A29 Brodie Lane: 512.282.2341 Four Points: 512.795.9101 Bee Caves: 512.263.0388

Design it with Consignment, A28 512.301.9800 www.designitconsignment.com

Georgetown: 512.930.8282 Creedmoor: 512.329.4900 San Marcos: 512.754.0060 www.garden-ville.com Natural Gardener 512.288.6113 www.naturalgardeneraustin.com

Izadora’s 512.237.2600

MAID/CLEANING SERVICES

200 Main St, Smithville, Texas

Texas Green Clean 512.243.8385 www.txgreenclean.com

www.myprimroseschool.com

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MEDICAL RESOURCES

PHOTOGRAPHY

Whole Foods

Austin Area Obstetrics,

Artist Studio 12, A9

512.476.1206

Gynecology, and Fertility, A37

800.474.6864

www.wholefoodsmarket.com

512.451.8211

www.artiststudio12.com

www.aaobgyn.com

Chris Patunas Photography, L35

Austin Radiology Association, A36

201.805.1250

512.458.9098

cpatunas@gmail.com

www.ausrad.com

Sterling Images

Devenir Aesthetics, A43

512.977.9751

SALONS / SPAS

512.477.3778

www.sterlingimages.com

Garbo Salon and Spa, L34

www.austindevenir.com

Taylor Klotz Commercial

512.458.4162

Heart Hospital of Austin, A39

Photography, A19

www.garbosalon.com

512.407.SAVE

512.705.8482

Milk + Honey Spa, L34

www.hearthospitalofaustin.com

Klotzshots.com

Downtown: 512.236.1115

House Call Doctors, A42 512.288.0859 www.housecalldoctorstexas.com Texas Diabetes

ROOFING Remedy Rooﬁng, A11 512.791.6695 www.remedyrooﬁng.com

Galleria: 512.263.1115 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

www.milkandhoneyspa.com

Realtruism, A8 512.474.0808 www.realtruism.com

& Endocrinology, A35 512.458.8400

POOLS / POOL REPAIR

www.texasdiabetes.com

Millennium Pools, A34

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

512.266.9699

Jezelle

www.millenniumpools.com

Color @ Dawn Salon

A World for Children, L21 512.218.8167

REMODELING

www.awfc.org

Straight Edge, A13

Junior League of Austin

512.410.7413

512.467.8982

www.straightedgetexas.com

jlaustin.org

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Longhorn Village, L8

512.491.6610

512.266.5600

www.leukemia-lymphoma.org

www.longhornvillage.com

The Boys & Girls Club

Villa Montana, A1

512.444.7199

800.580.3719

www.bgcca.net

www.villamontanatexas.com

Master Hair Designer 512.517.7012 www.hairbyjezelle.com Spa Reveil, L5 512.339.7000 www.spareveil.com SHOPPING / MALLS Barnes and Noble www.barnesandnoble.com Hill Country Galleria, L1, L13, L19 512.263.0001 www.hillcountrygalleria.com

Travis County Medical Alliance, A43

RESTAURANTS

512.206.1249

A Trip to Bountiful

www.tcms.com

Bakery & Café, L32 Westlake:512.328.7100

TRAVEL Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau, L39 302 East Austin, Fredericksburg

OFFICE FURNITURE/SUPPLIES

Bee Cave: 512.402.0043

TOPS Texas Office

www.atriptobountiful.com

Products & Supply, L35

Froots

South 1: 512.472.1340

512.482.8570

UTILITIES

South 2: 512.320.8280

www.froots.com

Texas Gas Service, A13

Central: 512.833.7777

Magnolia House

512.370.8243

Georgetown: 512.864.7141

830.997.0306

www.texasgasservice.com

www.topstexas.com

www.magnoliahouse.com

PAINTING / RESIDENTIAL

Non La, L32

Artful Interiors

512.263.8882

512.587.3036

www.austin620.com

www.artfulinteriorsaustin.com

www.nonla.com Off The Menu Catering, L28

PETS

512.472.5282

Dogtopia

offthemenucatering.com

512.369.3647 www.dogdaycare.com Plush Pad 512.452.7145 www.theplushpad.com Your Critter’s Best Friend, A34

Romeo’s, L33 512.476.1090 www.austinromeos.com

830.997.6523 www.FredTexLodging.com

WINDOW COVERINGS Austintatious Blinds & Shutters, A3 512.608.0302 www.austintatiousblinds.com

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Uncle Billy’s Brew & Que, L29 512.476.0100

YOGA

www.unclebillysaustin.com

Bodhi Yoga, L37

512.470.9467

512.478.2909

www.yourcrittersbestfriend.com

www.bodhiyoga.com

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