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TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTIST: ADRIAN QUINTANAR 5

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In a career that has spanned music, photography, and ceramics, Quintanar has always focused on creating beauty.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF KEAGAN 6 A Warrior and a true Superhero.

MARCH EVENTS 9 EAT LOCAL / SHOP LOCAL 10-11

Discover local restaurants, shops and services in central Arkansas.

BE A LOCALIST 12

Recipe for unique gifts this spring.

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FEATURED FAVORITE 15 Grills on Wheels

SHELTERING THE STORM 16

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APRIL EVENTS 18 THE LITTLE TUGBOAT 20

The tugboat Hoga was stationed in Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941. Now you can see it for yourself right here in Arkansas.

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In the past, a barbershop was not just a place to get a shave and a haircut; it was a place where you could hang out, have real conversations and get to know everyone in the room. While places to get a haircut are ample, places to enjoy the full vintage experience are few and far between.

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ELIZABETH SILVERSTEIN Elizabeth Silverstein received her first paycheck as a writer in 2006, and she’s been interviewing others ever since. With a background in journalism, she especially loves telling the stories of passionate, local business. In 2018, Sustaining Craft, her interview series about creative business became a podcast. Elizabeth writes at hewandweld.com.

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Showcasing the Functional in Everyday Life - Elizabeth Silverstein

In a career that has spanned music, photography, and ceramics, Adrian Quintanar has always focused on creating beauty. “I think that is what draws people to something tangible, and I really just want to contribute beauty to the world,” he shared. “I know that sounds kind of cheesy, but I think that’s my goal in life.”

Quintanar’s pottery show, Blue Porcelain, will be on display at the Arkansas Art Center from March 5 to June 30, 2019, showcasing functional forms in daily life.

Growing up in Fort Worth, Texas, Quintanar knew he’d pursue art. His childhood interest in music, playing woodwind instruments, led him to a college music scholarship. He then stumbled into a career in the dental lab industry–crafting porcelain teeth. “I actually did ceramics for about 12 years before I went to art school,” Quintanar explained. “At the time I knew nothing of pottery or anything else, and that job just kind of fell in my lap. My job title was ceramicist.”

Quintanar decided to go back to school for his BFA in 2013 when he and his wife, Sarah, moved to Little Rock, focusing on functional pottery. “I knew that there was a chance I was gonna really have a knack for it because I’d worked with my hands for so long and

with porcelain,” he explained. “So I understood the material, I felt, really well. Once I took that pottery class, it clicked right away, and I finished that photo degree, but I continued making pots after.”

The couple had moved to Little Rock with a baby, and had two more children while Quintanar finished his degree. “It worked out,” Quintanar said. “We had a plan and stuck to it. That was really hard at times. My wife works full time, I was in school full time, and of course, having a baby is very difficult. I look back on it and I’m not sure how we managed.

There’s a lot of juggling.”

There were also some fears. “It was scary, making this decision to try to fulfill this dream of becoming a full-time artist, because I didn’t know if I would be good enough,” Quintanar shared.

“There’s a lot of self-doubt, especially when you go back to school a little later in life and you have a family.”

But he had some encouragement along the way, earning several scholarships, such as the Windgate Foundation Scholarship in 2014, and the Lewis and Debbie May Endowed Scholarship in 2015. “That’s what really kept me going through those years in school,” Quintanar said. “Because I did well, and it was noticed.

That really did push me. It let me know I was on the right path.”

He became the artist in residence at the Arkansas Arts Center at the beginning of 2018, after an application process that included submitting a portfolio and a letter of intent. The program also required an established website, an arts degree, and an in-person interview.

Now, he’s a full-time ceramic artist, as the resident artist at the arts center, crafting functional pottery such as vases and cups.

Quintanar works 35 hours a week, teaching classes, completing studio work and working on his own personal projects. He is able to learn how the arts center functions, and he spends a fair amount of time problem-solving. “I just don’t have as much time to make, but it’s okay because I’m getting paid now,” Quintanar shared. “That pressure is off.”

Quintanar has finished his end-of-residency show, which included experimenting with

colored clay and colorful slips. “I want the show to be really bright and colorful,” Quintanar shared. “I’ve been making my own clay and mixing up my own slips, which are colorful slips that are applied on the surface.”

Slips consist of clay with water added and can be painted on a piece of pottery. Quintanar has been focused on experimenting for four months and has found some trial and error in the process. “I’ve had a lot of failures recently, after the firings, losing the colors,” he explained.

“I could show you tons of tests of little white cups that are supposed to be purple and pink and blue. … I really finally think I’ve come upon a direction that might work. I haven’t so much thought about the forms yet. Like I said, I want it to be functional. So, of course, there will be bottles, jars and cups and possibly bowls.

But there’s so many design elements to choose from, so I need to do a lot of brainstorming and drawing and sketching for those things, but I think it’s going to be really exciting. It’s going to be really colorful if it all goes well.”

Want more of Quintanar’s work?

See Blue Porcelainin person at the Arkansas Arts Center starting March 5. Quintanar’s portfolio can be found at adrianquintanar. com. He’s also on Facebook at @PotterAQ and Instagram at @kidaq. Read the full story and listen to Quintanar’s podcast episode at hewandweld.com/news.

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KEAGAN PR OVOST

A Warrior and a Superhero - Adam Cherepski

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warrior is defined as a brave or experienced soldier or fighter. This is a more-than-adequate description for Keagan Provost. There have been many great warriors whom we have learned about throughout history, but none as legendary as Keagan, in this writer’s opinion. I mention the word “warrior” because that is what he had been known as throughout his battle with brain cancer, an eight-year battle that ended on January 17, 2019. Over this eight years, Keagan endured 81 surgeries and more than 150 radiation treatments.

He fought and he fought, and he did so with a smile and an attitude that affected everyone around him, and he made them better.

Keagan’s journey began when he was 13 months old. He began getting extremely sick and was transferred to Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester, New York. It was here that he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

The tumor was immediately removed, but his parents, Mike Provost and Robin Unwer, were told that he would most likely never walk, talk, eat or breathe on his own as a result.

It seems that they forgot to let Keagan know, because he was having none of that. Before he 6

reached 14 months of age, he had endured 34 radiation treatments.

After some time, Keagan’s care was transferred to Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). Mike and Robin could not sing enough praises of the care that he received at ACH. While he spent most of his time in the Hematology/Oncology unit, he was loved by the entire organization.

Everyone knew Keagan, because honestly, he didn’t give you a choice. If he merely passed you in the hallway, you were genuinely affected by him; there was no denying it. Everyone involved with his care, especially the specialty nurses, fought to make sure they had everything possible to help him. Each of the units that took part in treating him thanked each other for doing all they could to make sure he was taken care of, a testament to what he meant to them.

All of his doctors and caretakers made it a point to be there for him in his last moments. After he passed, they went to his viewing and to his services to show their love for this little warrior one more time.

One of his favorite things about ACH was when he was visited by Child Life, especially when Andrew Ghrayeb, the music therapist, stopped by. Keagan loved music. His mom admits that he had absolutely no rhythm, but that never stopped him from dancing whenever he had the opportunity. If you followed his journey on Facebook, as more than 14,000 people have,

you can always see him dancing to whatever song was playing at the time. Andrew took the time to record Keagan’s heartbeat on one of his visits. He then took this recording and used

it as the beat for a song written especially for him. You can hear this song on one of Keagan’s Facebook videos. This just speaks to the effect this spirited little boy had on everyone he met.

During his treatment, Keagan’s family was able to stay at the Ronald McDonald House on campus. The services made available to them made this time a bit easier. They always had whatever they needed, so they didn’t worry about anything but Keagan.

Outside the hospital and the clinic visits, Keagan kept busy with being the man about town. Meeting and befriending individuals like Bobby Bones, Nick Cannon and Justin Moore, was just an everyday occurrence for him. He has met both the Razorback basketball and football teams, and each member knew him by name.

Five Finger Death Punch, one of his favorite bands, even pulled him on stage at a concert and band member Chris Kael credits him with showing that a smile and a positive attitude work wonders when facing challenges.

It is this smile and positive attitude that fully encompass what Keagan was about. During everything he went through, at his age, he was always happy. Robin, when asked how this was even possible, answered in awe: “If I knew that, I’d have it all.”

Keagan was a huge fan of superheroes. His cover image on his Facebook page has the Batman logo.

He and his brother thought their dad was Batman, since that is what their friends called him. It’s always been Mike’s nickname and his road name, and that is how his boys knew him, so it is no surprise that this was Keagan’s favorite character. Whether it was Iron Man, Thor or any other member of the Marvel or DC Universe, Keagan was a fan, and there are videos and photos to prove it all over his Facebook page.

In all actuality, Keagan was more of a superhero than a warrior.

A warrior’s mission is to win the war at all costs. Warriors are given an order, and it is this order that must be followed—no questions

asked. A superhero, defined as fictional, is an individual who uses super powers to accomplish a task for the greater good. Keagan Provost was, and continues to be, a superhero. He continued to fight against the cancer, his nemesis, and against the odds, his obstacle. He knew that the fight was needed to survive, but more importantly, the fight, for him, was for those he loved; and he loved everyone. As a superhero believes he or she is never outmatched, Keagan felt he was never sick, and therefore he was never scared. He always let people know, “I got this.” No matter the challenge in front of him, he never wavered, and he never showed fear.

He did this because he wanted people to be proud of him. As he was met with attack after attack, he hit back head on with a smile on his face. He didn’t fight with weapons or violence; he fought with laughter, high-fives, fist-bumps and especially hugs, and he did so all the way to the last battle. He wanted nothing more than to make the people around him happy first, and he is the reason this writer knows that superheroes are real.

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BE A LOCALIST.

By Kaitlin Schmidt

Recipe for Unique Gifts - Elizabeth Silverstein

superiors quizzed me on flowers, and I scrubbed a lot of buckets. With all that practice and labor in a controlled environment, I was able to learn the rules and then how to break them."

1. Learn the craft inside and out.

Stacey Bowers, of Bang-Up Betty in North Little Rock, has been making jewelry since 2013, hand-stamping quirky, high-quality pieces while fulfilling customer orders. “My jewelry takes a long time to make,” Bowers said. “And I’ve been making it for so long. When you’re an artist who makes things with your hands, with your years of expertise and all of the equipment you’ve invested in and all of the business licenses you’ve paid for, you need to price your work so that you’re valued, and you can make a living and you don’t feel like you’re undercutting yourself. Especially with my work, it can be pretty physically demanding, and I don’t want to sell myself short and work myself into the ground if it’s not sustaining me.”

Hannah Allen, of Petal to the Metal, stumbled into her passion in 2013, when a friend of her mother was hiring at a florist shop. She started in customer service until the head florist pulled her over to do arrangements when the shop got busy. Then, Allen started spending time with brides, learning what questions to ask and how to create the visions they had for their wedding day. "From the get-go, I was taught how a flower shop was supposed to run,” Allen said. “My

2. Infuse with personality.

Damein Evans-Delrie and his husband, Billy, purchased Sherwood Florist and Every Blooming Thing two years ago. They love figuring out what their clients want and anticipating those needs for future orders. “It’s great to find a local business, a local florist, that you like, that you’re comfortable sending those orders to, because just like any other business or anyone you meet, each one of those shops is going to have its own personality,” Evans-Delrie said. “It’s going to be best to find a place that you feel you fit as a customer, and that business is going to take care of your family or whatever the recipient may be that you’re sending the order to. A lot of these occasions are emotionally charged, so just picking something off a screen is great, but there’s no guarantee that’s what you’re exactly going to get. If you can call or stop in and talk

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3. Continue that day job for a while.

Since Bowers became a full-time jewelry maker, Stacey Bowers (photo by Katie Childs)

she no longer has to squeeze her creative work around other responsibilities. She explained that this means she can deliver work a bit more quickly, but there’s still time that goes into it. “A lot of people who are artists do not do it full time,” Bowers shared. “For a very, very long time, I was working 40 plus hours a week at my day job and doing this and trying to meet the deadlines and demands of getting everyone their order. So now my timeline is very quick, but I feel for people who are still having to sustain themselves with several jobs and are not able to sit down and create something as soon as someone wants it.”

Allen officially became a florist in February of 2019 and continues to marvel that she was able to make a passion into her career. “It is a special type of job and a special artistic medium that makes me just as happy as my clients," Allen shared. “It’s been a fabulous journey learning and growing with this craft. There is still so much to learn, and I have so many dreams and goals.”

Products should deliver an experience...

to the florist directly about specifically what you’re needing or wanting, they’re much more likely to create a product that’s going to fulfill your needs and you’re going to be happy with in the long run.”

Bowers wants her products to deliver an experience. “When I give something to someone, I either want to make them laugh heartily, or I want them to feel something deeply, and that’s a direction I take with my jewelry,” Bowers said.

“If someone says, ‘I want to buy something for my sister. What should I get?’ I say, ‘What’s most important to her? Does she have any inside jokes? What does she think is hilarious?’ And we go from there. It’s so much more of a personal gift that way.”

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Petal to the Metal

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No one ever said owning a local business was easy. Often, a dream will take years to grow and build, filled with passion and care every step of the way.

4. Emphasize quality and care.

Evans-Delrie tests the freshness and quality of a flower by examining aspects like the stem or

5. Support others in the community.

Bowers looks local first herself. “It’s just always great to buy within your community and sustain your neighbors,” Bowers shared. “It’s Little Rock. We all know each other. When you’re supporting a local business, they’re probably supporting other local businesses. In my case, when you buy from me, I try to source things locally if I can, like from Argenta Bead Company. I also give back to local nonprofits.

You’re creating a self-sustaining ecosystem.”

And Sherwood Florist has been buying more directly from farms and passing along the savings to their clients. “That’s been a great change,” said Evans-Delrie.

6. Build long-term relationships.

Allen also values how much trust goes into hiring a florist for a wedding. “Weddings cost a lot of money,” Allen said. “My clients are all people like me. They’re young, broke and just trying to have a good time when we can. I’m not going to take the decor for the best day of their lives lightly. There’s so much care that goes into florals beforehand. That’s why I take three days for a gig. Before that, there's paperwork and math, but during those three days, I try to channel my love into every flower. I watch wedding comedies or listen to Sabbath and design based on who they're for. It makes me so proud and honored to create art that has a purpose. The flowers at your wedding don't have to matter because it's not what's important, but they will always matter to me if I have anything to do with them."

That passion influences everything Allen does. “I really want people to know I put my whole heart and soul into this,” she said. “I’m not spitting it out like a conveyer belt. Every single detail is put together with a lot of thought and purpose. It might not be perfect, but it’s my art. If you want unique flowers, I’m your gal.”

For Evans-Delrie, it’s also about paying attention to the details. “We take pride in actually knowing our customers and remembering our customers by name and building that relationship,” he said. “You feel like you’re talking to friends. You’re talking to someone you’ve known your entire life. We can pick up on the same things, the little tidbits of information, the things that you like, and incorporate them into the products and services that we provide.

In the floral industry, you’re dealing with the most emotional times of people’s lives. We take the time to really know what the customers are wanting so we can provide what they’re looking for on the day that is so very important in their lives.”

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giving it a shake. “Hold it and try and shake it back and forth,” he shared. “If there’s a lot of give, then that flower, most of the time, has probably been grown in a hothouse or a greenhouse. It’s not a flower that is out on the farm that’s growing in sunlight. There may be extra additives that have been added for the supplier to be able to grow more or ‘last longer’ so they can try and sell more.”

But by using quality products, Evans-Delrie can guarantee their arrangements will actually last. “We want our flowers to last longer so our customers can enjoy them longer,” he said. “We guarantee floral arrangements for at least seven days so you’re getting a good product you can enjoy longer.”

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If you’ve ever been downtown near the Capitol at lunch, you have most likely seen at least one food truck close by. While there are a few that frequent the lot next to Frances Flower Shop, the one you have most definitely seen is Grills on Wheels Authentic Cuisine.

The name is not very descriptive, but the food is remarkable. Grills on Wheels specializes in Mexican food, including tacos, burritos and the like. Please know that the descriptor “authentic” in the name of the truck is there for a very good reason. Grills on Wheels isn’t TexMex; it’s genuine Mexican food, from street tacos to tortas, and meats like pastor, barbacoa and even lengua are offered on all of the dishes.

When the weather cooperates, you will always see a line formed in front of the window. Do not let this worry you; the line moves quickly, and before long you have your food in hand, headed back to from whence you came. The street tacos are far and away the best sellers.

They come with doubled up tortillas, and this is most likely because by the time you get finished eating one, half of the plentiful contents have fallen out onto the second tortilla; it’s brilliant.

Everything on the menu is excellent, and it all comes at a price point that makes it even better.

Nothing on the menu is more than $8.

Melanie Aquino currently runs the truck with her crew, Lorena and Candi. Aquino’s husband operated the truck for years when it was stationed near the River Market. Eventually, it got to be a bit too much, considering he was also working his regular full-time day job, and GoW had to go on hiatus for a couple of years.

Melanie Aquino, looking for something new to do, decided to resurrect the business and brought the truck out of hibernation. Overall, it has been in operation for more than seven years total (five years at the current location).

That longevity is quite an accomplishment for any food service establishment, especially a truck. In fact, business has been so good that it is now time for GoW to grow and evolve.

Later this spring, Aquino will open her brickand-mortar location in the Pyramid Building on 2nd Street. Wicked Taco Factory will be moving into the former Subway location to better serve downtown customers. Weather will no longer be a hindrance for you to get your authentic taco and Mexican food fix. Neither will time. Wicked Taco Factory plans to be open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Friday, so whether you get out during your lunch break or decide to swing by on your way home, they will be ready for you.

The concept will obviously be a little different than the window service at the truck. Instead, there will be a service line much like the Subway tenant before them. You will walk down the line and build your meal just the way you like it.

With the new space will come new offerings.

Aquino plans to add items to the menu such as nachos and fish tacos, with a few specials mixed in here and there.

Wicked Taco Factory will have an industrial feel with booths and tables all around. A unique and trendy feature will be the bar seating that faces out along each window, so you can enjoy great food and people watch at the same time—a win-win.

Currently, as mentioned above, the GoW truck parks next to Frances Flower Shop on Capitol, so please stop by to see what they’re all about. If, one day, the truck is not at this spot, there’s a good chance that Wicked Taco Factory is up and running at 221 W. 2nd Street in the Pyramid Building. Either way, you are in for a treat, but if you work in or near downtown, you probably already know that. Look for Grills on Wheels and soon Wicked Taco Factory on Facebook for all the news and updates.

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ON THE C OV E R

Shelter from the Storm

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Performing a quick search on the internet will show that, according to the Better Business Bureau, there are more than 150 roofing contractors in the Central Arkansas area. Those are just the ones listed by the BBB; imagine how many are out there that are not included in this count. If you are ever in the need for these services, you may be a bit overwhelmed when you begin your quest. This writer had the opportunity to talk to Matt Duffy, a Hot Springs native, UCA alumnus and the owner of one such company—Diamond State Restoration, located in Conway.

Just like the foundation of a house, the roof is fundamental to the structural integrity of your home. Weather is obviously the cruelest of assailants when it comes to your roof. High wind, rain, hail, tornadoes and extreme cold can all wreak havoc on your roof. To say the weather in Arkansas is dynamic would be an understatement, and it is this back-and-forth that could potentially cause damage. Should any of these unfortunate scenarios play out, you want the highest quality repair possible.

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contractor, worked as a catastrophic insurance adjustor. He has seen various forms of roof disrepair while wearing two different hats, giving him a unique perspective and advantage when it comes to restoration services. His time as an adjustor has shown him what can and cannot be done for a homeowner when it comes to claims. He uses this valuable information to the advantage of the customer.

His time as a roofing contractor has given him the opportunity to put this knowledge to work.

He has seen damage ranging from tornadoes to hurricanes and from wind to hail— and even a few less than neighborly animals. He knows the importance of a good quality roof and makes sure that his customers are covered with superior restorations.

Having served in both capacities as adjustor and contractor, Duffy is able to provide for all involved in a roofing claim, but most importantly, his clients. When assessing a call, he knows exactly what to look for. He knows just how to communicate in order to work most efficiently

and effectively. It is this experience and communication that ensures everyone is on the same page, which is imperative in such a big undertaking.

Discussing the numerous other companies in the area, Duffy had some reassuring talking points to set Diamond State Restoration apart.

He offered that all of the roofing companies source their materials and supplies from the same distributors. There are only so many shingle companies around and only so many places to get them. Knowing this, he makes

the extra effort in areas that he can control: customer service and quality of work. To address the quality, he hires experienced crews and treats every extra effort in areas that he can control: customer service and quality of work.

To address the quality, he hires experienced crews and treats every subcontractor respectfully to ensure that this respect trickles down to the homeowner.

Customer service is at the top of the list of priorities for Diamond State Restoration. This is addressed through transparent communication and standing behind the work. Duffy takes the time to visit every work site in order to know exactly what is going on at each one. He gets up on the roof every time and discusses the assessment with the insurance adjustors, ensuring everyone is on the same page. He knows that when you begin working on a roofing project there is always the potential for uncovering (literally) hidden issues that need care. However, when these situations arise, he does not expect you to take his word for it; he photographs and documents each instance and communicates this directly to the homeowner.

If there is a spot in the boards that looks to have unexpected water damage, you can bet that a text and picture will immediately be sent outlining the problem, needed fix and cost. One testimonial states, “…they texted pictures and took care of items that I didn’t notice myself!

Would highly recommend!” I asked Duffy about change orders when this topic came up, and he immediately shuddered. He said he doesn’t believe in them. He wants to be up front with the homeowner, “This is what we found, here is the picture, here is the recommendation, and here is the cost,” all before the work is done. Duffy does not see the need to nickel and dime clients; it’s just not worth it in the end.

“There’s enough business out there; there’s no need to cheat people to make money,” he said.

“Treating people with respect and transparency will translate into more referrals and repeat business.” All of Diamond State’s work comes with a five-year workmanship warranty.

Duffy receives text alerts on his phone letting him know when an area has been hit by a particular weather pattern that could result in damage to homes, specifically roofs. If an area is hit with winds in excess of 65 miles per hour or receives hail precipitation, he gets a text. If strong storms or tornadoes strike a neighborhood or town, he gets a text. He then reaches out to these people and lets them know what needs to be done pertaining to insurance,

inspections and possible subsequent repairs.

If you’ve ever been in a car accident, this may sound similar to receiving countless pieces of mail from various law firms, but I assure you it is not this way with Duffy. I can assure because I asked. While it is true that some companies use this service for this purpose, Duffy feels it is best to make sure the homeowners are informed regardless of what company they end up using. His time in the insurance business taught him that insurance companies receive the same alerts, and there is a statute of limitations on repairs after damage is incurred—usually between one and three years. The difference is that you seldom receive any correspondence from insurers letting you know that you should get your roof inspected. A homeowner could potentially be victim to a strong weather

to mention, new roofs and roof repair can even lower your insurance premiums, as this decreases the risk for insurance companies, and most will pass this on to you.

Duffy and the crew at Diamond State Restoration also work with local realty companies to perform pre-inspections on roofs to determine any repairs that may need to be done before the purchase is complete.

As anyone who has purchased a home knows, these inspections and other home inspections can unnecessarily delay the purchasing process.

Performing the roof inspection as early as possible only saves time, which gets the home buyer into their new house sooner, creating a win-win for all.

Diamond State Restoration covers all of the Central Arkansas area, from Pine Bluff to

occurrence and not know that damage was done, or if they do know of damage, they may not know they have a certain timeframe to get it repaired. Duffy and Diamond State Restoration want you to at least know what you are up against.

While the bulk of what Diamond State does is roofing, there are other services that they offer as well. Exterior repairs such as siding, gutters, fascia and soffits are all well within their area of expertise. They are also able to make interior repairs that happen as a result of exterior damage. Duffy insists that they concentrate their efforts within their abilities.

He refuses to overpromise and underdeliver just to get more business. He realizes that customers would rather be given realistic expectations and surprised with superior service.

As an owner of a new roof myself (sadly, installed before I met Duffy), I can attest to the added value of such an investment. I use the word “investment” intentionally. While the installation of a new roof can be a costly investment in some cases, it is best to see the investment as one of protection for your home, your belongings and especially your family. Not

Clinton, Hot Springs to Searcy, and everywhere in-between. They are licensed, insured and bonded.

Learn more about Diamond State Restoration by visiting diamondstaterestoration.com, where there are examples of their craftsmanship as well as testimonials from previous customers.

Their office is located at 1205 Front Street in Conway, Arkansas. Give them a call at (501) 764-2103 for all your roofing and restoration needs or to just schedule an inspection. They also offer free estimates over the phone. Their office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Spring brings thousands of beautiful blooms, starting with crocus, daffodils and hyacinths; followed closely by over 150,000 Dutch tulips. In addition, spring annuals, dogwoods and azaleas also bloom. Check the Gardens’ Facebook page for up-to-date photos and bloom times.

A showcase for the generosity of Arkansas businesses and the creativity of artists nationwide. Gift baskets and original works of art are up for auction, online and in person.

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24th Annual Railroadiana Show and Sale April 6 Come for this annual event at the Railroad Museum and find railroad memorabilia, model trains, track and accessories. All scales N, HO, O, and G. See working modular layouts by model railroad clubs, Arkansas built Cotton Belt Steam Locomotive #819, historic engines, passenger cars, cabooses and a snow plow. Door prizes awarded hourly. Take the Port Road exit on Highway 65B in Pine Bluff and Follow the signs. Something for everyone.

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Jewish Food & Cultural Festival April 14, 9am-4pm The festivities kick off at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. Visitors are invited to bring a bag of non-perishable food items to donate to the Arkansas Foodbank. Proceeds from the festival go to benefit Jewish Federation of Arkansas’s work in the community, which includes allocations to Jewish and non-Jewish charitable organizations, financial assistance to Jews in need, scholarships and other resources for Jewish children and families, and funds to support charitable work in Israel.

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A great time will be had by the whole family as young anglers (15 and under) participate in this annual event. Prizes and giveaways will occur throughout the derby. Bring your own pole and bait. Fishing starts at 9 a.m. and ends at noon.

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Wild Sweet Williams: A Baking House is a Searcy, Arkansas based walk-in pastry bar. Some offerings include the famous, hand-made scones, kolache, focaccia, babka, cookies, and muffins (sold by the piece or by the dozen). Though Wild Sweet William’s pastries are some of the best in the state, the happy and welcoming space is a great quality. All batches are made fresh daily and the store closes when sold out. Don't fear! You can still purchase delicious treats on their website for pickup at www.wildsweetwilliams.com. Visit in person at 304B South Main Street in Searcy Friday - Sunday 7am - 12pm.

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The Little Tugboat that Could - Richard Ledbetter

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itness to “a date which will live in infamy,” the tugboat Hoga was stationed in Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941. Designated YT-146 U.S. Navy Wobamclass harbor tug, the Hoga was named after the Sioux word for “fish.” She was constructed by the Consolidated Shipbuilding Corporation of Morris Heights, New York, and launched December 31, 1940.

The sight of this 100-foot-long historic ship nestled in its North Little Rock mooring at the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum alongside the WWII vintage submarine USS Razorback

way possible,” the tug was underway within ten minutes of enemy aircrafts first appearing on the horizon. Dodging the rain of bombs and bullets, Hoga picked up struggling sailors in the oily waters before proceeding toward Battleship Row. There she found the USS Vestal moored beside the bomb-wrecked Arizona.

Hoga immediately went into action, towing the damaged Vestal out of harm’s way.

Mission accomplished, she sped toward USS Oglala, then serving as Rear Admiral William Furlong’s flagship. While Hoga’s pumps showered water over the flaming Oglala, the USS

can raise the hackles of any patriot or seafarer.

The single-stack, single-prop, 325-ton, diesel/ electric-powered vessel is one of only two surviving crafts still afloat from the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. She and her brave, eleven-man crew were berthed at Dry-dock 1010, assigned to shuffle cargo carriers in, out and around the busy port as well as assist with firefighting duties when need arose.

Tug Master Chief Boatswain Mate Joseph McManus reported, “I was shaving in the officer’s head when I heard the noise and looked out my porthole. The first thing I saw was the Oklahoma hit and listing badly.”

Bunked on the bridge when the attack came at 7:53 Sunday morning, Assistant Tug Master Robert Brown said, “I raised up and looked out as all hell was breaking loose. I saw planes all over the place. Japanese planes and several ships were already on fire.”

With no other orders than to “assist any

Nevada sailed past at 8:40 en route for the open ocean. Under heavy areal assault, Nevada was taking on water too quickly to clear the harbor.

Fearing she would bottle-up the entire fleet if she settled in the shallow, narrow channel, helmsman Lt. Commander J.F. Thomas drove the floundering warship toward Hospital Point.

Recognizing Nevada’s dire dilemma, Admiral Furlong ordered Hoga and harbor tug YT-130 to Nevada’s rescue. The two little boats saved the day by beaching Nevada on the western shore and keeping the vital channel clear.

With Nevada safely aground, Hoga and YT130 showered water on the blazing foredeck in a desperate, hour-long battle with her raging flames. With the fires finally under control, Hoga cast-off from Nevada and proceeded back toward Battleship Row. Darting between massive explosions of ordinance cooking-off aboard the flaming fleet, Hoga spent the next three days fighting

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infernos aboard numerous ships including USS Tennessee, USS Maryland and supporting rescue efforts aboard the capsized Arizona.

Hoga continued in non-stop action over several days, searching for suspected Japanese subs within the harbor and picking up remains of deceased sailors from the surrounding waters.

In February 1942, Commander of the Pacific Fleet, Admiral Chester Nimitz, recognized the Hoga, her captain and crew with a commendation reading, “For distinguished service in line of your profession as Commanding Officer of the Navy tug Hoga and efficient action with disregard for your own personal safety during the attack…When a disabled ship was out of control with serious fires…it was determined that the damaged ship should be beached with serious danger of her sinking in the channel… you assisted with the operation in an outstanding manner…You further moored your tug to her bow and assisted materially in extinguishing the flames. Each member of the crew functioned in a most efficient manner, exhibiting commendable disregard of personal danger throughout the operation.”

Hoga remained on station at Pearl Harbor throughout the Pacific Campaign, contributing greatly to waging amphibious warfare on The Japanese Empire across the islands and vast blue expanse of the Pacific. In 1948, she crossed the ocean for the Port of Oakland, California.

Her pumps were refitted from 400 gallons of pumping capacity per minute to an impressive 10,000 gallons. She was rechristened the “Port of Oakland” and remained on loan from the Navy as a municipal fireboat protecting the busiest harbor on the west coast for the next forty-years. During that period, her official name was again changed to “City of Oakland.”

In 1989, the vintage vessel was designated a National Historic Landmark and docked at Jack London Pier with a view of Alcatraz and the City of San Francisco across the bay. Oakland terminated the military loan agreement in 1994, returning her to custody of the U.S. Navy. She was moored with the National Defense Reserve Fleet in nearby Suisun Bay for storage. She remained in mothballs until a donation contract was signed with the City of North Little Rock July 28, 2005.

Beginning in July 2012, Hoga made way for Mare Island Shipyards where she underwent hull refurbishing in preparation for her long journey. She was carried through the Panama

Canal to New Orleans via a transport ship. From there she wound her way under wet-tow up the Mississippi and Arkansas Rivers. Following ten years of Herculean fund-raising and logistical efforts, the heroic harbor tug arrived in North Little Rock November 23, 2015.

Although not open for touring at the time, a dedication ceremony was held December 7, 2015, presided over by Arkansas First Lady Susan Hutchinson, NLR Mayor Joe Smith and former NLR Mayor Patrick Hays. The longawaited special occasion was well attended, including three nonagenarian Pearl Harbor survivors.

Executive Director of the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, Greg Vonner, told Local that refurbishing costs ran in the neighborhood of $300,000. Transit from California to Arkansas also came in at $300,000. Another $150,000 has been spent in ongoing restoration to the valiant vessel. All costs for transport and refitting came from private donations. A grand opening of the Hoga was held December 6, 2018, with approximately 150 excited citizens in attendance.

Vonner added, “The wheelhouse and upper deck are now open for tours. Our future focus is completion of all renovations and opening further sections of the ship to the public.”

where the captain watched Pearl Harbor come under assault.”

He added that the museum also books overnight stays for school and church groups on the Razorback.

Present in Tokyo Bay for the signing of the treaty with Japan that ended WWII, the USS Razorback continued naval service through the Vietnam War, receiving four battle stars for covert operations. The particulars of those actions remain cloaked in secrecy due to official government records remaining sealed.

Normal summer Inland Maritime Museum hours are from 10 am to 6 pm Wednesday through Saturday and 1 to 6 pm Sunday.

Winter hours are 10 am to dusk Friday and Saturday and 1 pm to dusk Sunday. Admission is $7.50 for adults and $5 for children and military.

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Crafting Your Life in Layers Workshop Make. Write. Take.

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The Crafting Your Life in Layers Workshop combines techniques and methods across mediums. Diane will lead the way with a personal history collage that uses personal photos to build an image.

Elizabeth will then guide the writing process based on the collage. Participants will take home a notebook, pen, a completed personal history collage ready to hang, and the story that reflects the collage.

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Capers: Unique and Inspiring - Richard Ledbetter Capers Restaurant, located at 14502 Cantrell Road in Little Rock, has been serving freshlysourced, made-from-scratch cooking since 1997. The adjoining Market at Capers began providing the same high-quality cooking for carry-home customers in 2005.

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Along with Little Rock landmark restaurant Cajun’s Wharf at 2400 Cantrell Road, the triumvirate of dining establishments is owned by a unique group of foodies. Mary Beth Ringgold, Marilyn Greene, Sandy Chance and James Willis are four proud purveyors of fine dining in the capital city. Perhaps Ringgold said it best: “We take a great sense of pride in making everything from scratch with a lot of love, all done on the customer’s schedule.”

In a conversation with Local, she shared the group’s mission and history. “I can’t emphasize enough how proud we are at Capers to prepare everything from scratch daily,” she said. “Equally important is the type of food we source. We buy the best of the best without chemical additives. Right from the source level, there are no preservatives in our food. Our fresh fish program is designed to find only the best seafood available. We go online at 10 o’clock each night to pick our fish-of-the-day.

Our lobster tails are all sustainable Canadian cold-water lobster. Everything we do is in its best form.

“I’ve been in the restaurant business most of my life. Care and attention to detail are the things that stand us apart. We have a really great

staff, so our customers’ experience is always top notch. We try to make everyone who walks through the door a regular.”

Referencing Capers next-door neighbor and sister business, The Market at Capers, Ringgold said, “We originally developed The Market concept to address the small parking lot we had back then. The carryout business was a way to step up sales by having people take it home rather than dine in. Again, we were on a fresh food mission to provide homemade quality to folks who might not want or have time to cook it themselves. We provide casseroles and side dishes for holidays. We have daily dinners, salads and desserts that you can call in to reserve for carryout. They include things like pork tenderloin, chicken and fresh fish. We have a generous selection of unusual garnishes and dressings. We also do event and party catering with either pick-up or delivery options.”

Addressing the second leg of the restaurant tripod, Ringgold said of Cajun’s Wharf, “We’ve been here since 1975. I say it’s had more lives than a cat. We sold out to Landry’s in 1993 then bought it back a few years later. It’s been through several facelifts over time. Besides our reputation for the freshest seafood in town, it’s a great place to party with live music or just meet friends for an after-work cocktail.

“You can’t imagine how much shrimp we sell. We have a special arrangement with our supplier with shipments dedicated strictly to us. We even use in-house Panko hand-breading on our fried shrimp because you can’t always trust what’s in storebought products. It makes me crazy how so much processed food out there has dumbed down people’s pallets to some degree. But I believe when they try our fresh shrimp, they can tell the difference in texture and taste.

“Our steaks are all high-end beef aged from twenty-one to twenty-eight days. If I haven’t said it already, we really take a lot of pride in the food we’re making.

Capers

Cajun's Wharf

“With Mardi Gras upon us, Cajun’s will have a big crawfish boil on Fat Tuesday with beads and drink specials. For those who can’t make it out on a weeknight, we’ll be throwing another big crawfish fest the Saturday following Mardi Gras.”

The third member of the restaurant trio is Copper Grill, located at 300 East Third Street downtown. It boasts two outdoor decks and a grocery. “It’s the baby of the family,” said Ringgold, “opened in 2007.”

Copper Grill

Caper’s number is (501) 868-7600, or The Market may be reached at (501) 868-1182. Hours of operation for Capers are Monday through Saturday 11 am to 2 pm for lunch and 5 to 9:30 for dinner; dinner is 5 to 10:30 pm Friday and Saturday. The Market hours are 10 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday. Visit them online at capersrestuarant.com or marketatcapers.com.

Call Cajun’s Wharf at (501) 375-5351 or visit them online at cajunswharf.com. The bar opens at 4:30 pm Monday through Saturday, with dining Monday through Thursday from 5 to 10 pm and 5 to 11 pm Friday and Saturday.

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- Adam Cherepski | Photography by Sage Duke (IG: @sage.photography.co)

Recently, barbershops have been popping up throughout town. In fact, barber shops are experiencing a resurgence across the country and have been for some time, and now the resurgence has made it to central Arkansas. To what do we owe this renaissance of a forgotten craft? Men are expressing an interest in their grooming, and this interest spans most—if not all— demographics.

A once-burgeoning business had met a serious decline for many years, however in the last few years, barbering is on the uptick. In the past, a barbershop was not just a place to get a shave and a haircut; it was a place where you could hang out, have real conversations and get to know everyone in the room. While places to get a haircut are ample, places to enjoy the full vintage experience are few and far between.

The Location One such shop that opened recently is Handle Barbershop on Main Street in downtown Little Rock. Lane Guthrie, a local businessman and artist, and Sage Duke, his girlfriend and a professional photographer, noticed the barbershop resurgence while traveling across

the country and also to places like Lisbon, Portugal, where Duke discovered a shop that became their earliest inspiration. Once Guthrie decided to pursue this vision, the search for good barbers began. After some research and recommendations, Guthrie met Cody Mayes, a well- known barber in town, and they built an immediate rapport. Mayes was ready for a change, and Guthrie saw something in him that felt like the right fit. After many conversations, location possibilities, discovered inspirations and more than a year, that vision is now a reality. Handle opened in early February at 524 Main Street, catty-corner from the Arkansas Repertory Theatre.

Historically, barbershops have been a place of community; what better place for this concept than at one of the most forwardthinking, community-driven areas in town?

Other locations either didn’t feel right or they fell through, and it is this vetting that led Guthrie to decide that the corner of 6th and Main downtown was the perfect spot. Look for collaborations with nearby businesses in the future.

The Shop Handle is a smallish spot on the corner that brings back the classic days of a thriving Main Street barbershop, right down to the classic barber pole next to the door. Windows line the entire space, which gives passers-by the chance to see what is going on as well as the people in the chairs an opportunity to people-watch.

Speaking of chairs, each of them was custom made in Dallas, and each one has a unique upholstered pattern and color scheme, some modeled after antique cars. One such chair replicates a 1965 Ford Mustang. There will be six barber stations in all to make sure everyone gets taken care of in a timely manner. Guthrie had hoped to bring a bar to the barbershop concept, but Arkansas law got in the way. This is not to say that you might not get a beverage offered to you at some point, much like a friend would offer you one when you enter their home.

Rich blues and dark wood tones flow throughout the space, as does fantastic music.

The craftsmanship in the shop is apparent as Guthrie and his team made sure they took a hands-on approach in everything you see 27

and touch, sometimes quite literally. Custom cabinets, shelving and countertops, designed

by Duke and built and installed by Guthrie’s brother, Jeff Guthrie, speak to the care that has been put into this place. Whenever it is possible, Guthrie has and will continue to use local artisans for the build. From the custom sign built by Adams Signs to the professional graphic design encompassing the logo, font and website by Hunter Oden, every detail was taken into consideration.

The Concept Men often get the short end of the stick when it comes to proper pampering, especially when it comes to grooming. A man’s hair typically only garners 15 to 20 minutes of attention.

Why? At Handle, if you have the time, so do they. The barbers take their time to ensure that each guest receives the proper experience and a great haircut, shave or both. Every haircut also receives trimming of the neckline with a straight razor. Full straight razor shaves including hot and cold towels are very popular and relaxing.

You can also get a beard razor shave, where the barber sculpts the beard and neck lines. This service also includes the hot and cold towel treatment. Mayes states, “People are really paying me for my time and attention; it just so happens they are getting a quality haircut, too.” At Handle, they take pride in what they do, and they want everyone to know it. When asked how long someone would typically be in a chair, Mayes said anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes, at least. It is not a “turn and burn” establishment. You pay a premium price for service, and within that service you won’t find any nickel and diming. If you are pressed for time and need to be out in 15 to 20 minutes, they can accommodate, but make an effort to block out some time. It’ll be worth it.

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The Barbers Handle currently has three barbers. In addition to Mayes, they have Ray Valdez and Alain Ravelo. Mayes came to Arkansas from Missouri in 2009 by way of the Air Force and has been barbering since 2013. Valdez, originally from Los Angeles, has been cutting hair since he was 16, but it has never felt like a job to him.

He loves helping his clients feel more confident in themselves. Ravelo, formerly a resident of Cuba, began cutting hair at 17; his father, also a barber, was his teacher, and he is proud to give his clients the same wonderful experience that his father provided to his clients.

Guthrie and Mayes have been and will continue to be extremely diligent and strict when it comes to hiring barbers. They want to make sure that anyone who represents Handle does so with genuine personality and exceptional skill. In fact, all three barbers will be included in vetting potential new barbers for the shop to ensure they are up to Handle’s standards. A personal attachment to your barber is what you can expect.

The barbers operate similarly to that of a salon arrangement. They rent their space and keep what they make. The reason I bring this up is because it speaks to the quality you can expect.

Each person behind each of those chairs is running their own business, and it is incumbent upon them to succeed. The barbers at Handle, unlike some other establishments, want to grow with the business, not grow in order to leave it.

Barbershops are built on trust, and you can trust the barbers at Handle.

Why a Barbershop?

When asked why he opened a barbershop, Guthrie said, “It feels personal.” He has been very

successful in previous endeavors, and he feels it is time that he would like to see other, namely his barbers, thrive. He calls this venture his second chapter, but it’s not for him, it’s for his barbers and customers.

Barbershops also present a common-sense business approach that, done correctly, can flourish. Forbes magazine mentions the revitalization of barbershops as a win-win for both the business owners and landlords alike. In our age of e-commerce, providing a quality service is an industry that is exempt from the reach of web-based businesses, lending itself to innate sustainability. You cannot get a haircut online.

The Experience To equate getting a haircut with “an experience” may seem like an exaggeration, but it is this stigma that Handle hopes to do away with. Rather than dreading a haircut and simply pulling into the closest location to get it done, it’s time to see a haircut as something more. It’s ok to slow down and enjoy a little pampering, some great conversation and get a superior haircut that not only looks good but makes you feel good. Look forward to your next haircut. Book your next appointment at Handle Barbershop by visiting their website or social media sites, which all have a booking link that makes it simple to schedule and manage your appointments. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Look for upcoming events, such as pop-up art shows and music events. Handle is located at 524 Main Street in downtown Little Rock. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. They also currently carry three product lines they have strategically chosen and considered the best product lines out there and are exclusively sold in Little Rock by Handle.

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M

atthew Castellano couldn’t find a job.

He’d moved to Little Rock in 2010, ready to be closer to family. He had experience as a culinary chef, but no professional connections in the area.

Until he ended up at the skatepark.

“It was really hard for me to find a job when I first got here,” Castellano shared. “And going to the skatepark one day, I got a job. They're out there, rolling around, and they’re professional chefs and welders and tradesmen--they're all out there, just trying to do the same thing people do when they go play basketball or something. Just hang out.”

Castellano ended up with a position at ART Outfitters, a Little Rock art supply store. He’s also now a professional artist and the curator of Gallery 360, working with mixed media while helping other artists. “I'm still uncomfortable saying that I'm a professional artist, but it's getting better,” he said. “I do a lot of watercolor ink and then some other inks on top of that. Sometimes acrylic paint on top of that, but definitely watercolor. I’ve fallen in love with it. I've been

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doing watercolors about a year, maybe two years now, and it's the bulk of my work.”

He’d grown up in Florida, getting his artistic start through skateboarding.

“Of course, my friends were all wonderful artists,” Castellano shared.

“I kept that mentality throughout my creative endeavors across the country.”

He started by drawing, then moved over to paint pens to draw on the grip tape they applied to their skateboards.

“You personalize your skateboard and you go out and skate and people like it or they don't,” he said. “It became a thing. It's like putting stickers on your skateboard on the bottom, a character or drawing or your name across the top kind of thing. Almost graffiti, but not.”

Perhaps if skateboarding had become a viable career sooner, Castellano would have taken a different route. Instead, he pursued a career in hospitality, working his way from bellhop to chef while creating art. “I really had to figure out what I wanted to do with myself,” Castellano explained. “Skateboarding is not the most clear beacon for someone for a career back then. Now it's an Olympic sport that's going to be in the Olympics in 2020. …

I had to put more into art and I just kept going back to it. It started to really click here in Little Rock.”

Castellano moved officially to Little Rock in 2010. His love of skateboarding and search for a community took him to the skatepark, which was directly behind Gallery 360. “That’s where I

learned and met people here and became part of the skateboarding scene, but also the art scene because the gallery was always right there,” he said. “It kind of made it easier to be like, ‘Yeah, let's go over there.’”

When the gallery was in danger of closing, Castellano decided he would take on the project.

He started raising money and planning popups, absorbing the risk. “I didn't want to bring anybody else down,” he shared. “I wanted to do it pretty much on my own back. I did the GoFundMe for it and I had a lot better response than I thought I've ever had. So I have to do it now. Yeah, it's like yes, okay, I get to do it and have to do it. … It's really the community.”

He’s also built an educational element into the gallery, sharing the smaller details of working with galleries, like making sure a name is on the back of every art piece, resumes and portfolios are up-to-date, and that every “no” hits hard, but each “yes” makes up for it.

“I've been rejected more times than I've been accepted but I was accepted a few times and that makes all the difference,” he said. “I want to be the person that I didn't have.”

In many ways, the gallery is beyond just a space. Castellano has built all of his goals around helping others. “That’s why I think I like 360’s mission is to bring in some of those emerging artists and give them a show or professional development to try to get them on the right path,” he added. “Because that's what they did

for me unknowingly, but now it's knowing that I want to do that for others. That's the whole point of this gallery for a year.”

It’s a point he wants to continue to grow with others. “I had this vision, and you can have dreams all day, but until someone shares that dream, it’s just a dream,” he said.

“There's a lot of things that I can pass on and I didn't have that. So I learned the hard way and I would not want anybody else to learn that way because it doesn't make you a better artist. It just makes you realize that you're alone a lot more in art and that shouldn't happen. You should be able to create art feel like there's a group of people that will help you that you can turn to.”

Castellano plans to keep opening up the dialogue about the work he’s doing with Gallery 360. “I want to work with everybody,” he said. “I want to break the little circles. I want to make a big circle.”

Want more of Castellano’s work?

Find Castellano on Instagram with @ matthewcastellanoart or @lr_360, on Facebook with @360Gallery, or check out manvswheel. bigcartel.com. Read the full story and listen to Castellano’s podcast episode at hewandweld. com/news.

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