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The Retail Therapy Cure for Global Buyer’s Remorse
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There’s a certain sense of pride that comes from living in the land of opportunity, invention and creation. From the car to the computer, the skateboard to the stereo—they all originated here first. As for where each of those items is produced these days—now that’s something different altogether. It’s practically impossible to get through a news cycle that doesn’t include a story related to a slew of jobs and/or major manufacturing moving overseas. But heck, half of us drive Japanese cars that are assembled in Mexico and the majority of us chat on phones made in China. It’s enough to give a girl a bad case of the red, white and serious blues. Thankfully, this is one time when a little retail therapy truly IS the answer. OHSAY USA is an online marketplace that exclusively sells products manufactured in the United States. Founders Sherry Holdridge and Vanessa Morgan opened their virtual doors last summer in an effort to create a centralized location to offer Made in the USA goods at honest prices. And the site, filled with retro favorites and quality custom items, is a hit. "There is certainly no shortage of fantastic products made close to home,” explains Holdridge. “Our goal is to increase demand, awareness and ultimately create more manufacturing jobs across the nation. Then, as the company gains traction, we add more jobs
locally in Austin as well.” Browsing the OHSAY USA site is like stepping into the local hardware store or a drugstore that still sells hard candy and has a soda fountain. It just makes you feel good. Filled with apparel, tools, trinkets and gifts, the items are an eclectic mixture of function and fun. And each one is paired with a great background story about the folks that made it. Holdridge and Morgan liken OHSAY USA to a Lewis and Clark retail effort and are constantly on the search for the next unique item to feature. With free shipping on orders over $75 and speedy, free returns for up to 90 days, they are committed to making sure each order is just right. It should come as no surprise that an Austin-based company is leading the patriotic charge to boost the bottom line of small businesses across the nation. After all, “keeping it weird” isn’t just part of a marketing campaign, but a local lifestyle we embrace that’s based on a commitment to community support. OHSAY USA builds on those principles and extends the goodwill well beyond the Austin city limits—like a piece of apple pie that shows up hot and fresh on your doorstep. For more information on OHSAY USA visit, ohsayusa.com. ALM
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Autism Speaks is spreading the word on Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd by encouraging the world to color itself blue. April is Autism Awareness Month and Austin is joining other cities around the world by participating in Light It Up Blue. Autism affects 1 in 88 children and is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. Autism and Autism spectrum disorder are characterized by degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. The obvious signs and symptoms of autism tend to emerge between 2 and 3 years of age. Only over the past five years have researchers been able to find any real causes of autism. Scientists have discovered rare gene changes that combine with environmental factors may be the root cause of autism. It is this kind of research that is desperately needed in finding a cure and Light It Up Blue helps push giving to autism research. More children are diagnosed with autism each year than with juvenile diabetes, AIDS or cancer combined. Although the disease is fast growing, autism still receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases. In 2007, the United Nations resolved to make April 2nd World Autism Awareness Day. Autism Speaks, the world’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, created Light It Up Blue as a way to increase public awareness for the month. Fourteen Central Texas cities including Austin, Pflugerville, Cedar Park and Hutto have already committed to honor Autism Awareness Month and Autism Awareness day. Buildings in downtown Austin including the 360 Condos, the Amli Downtown, the Four Seasons hotel and Austin City Hall will illuminate their buildings in blue on April 2nd as part of a worldwide initiative to raise awareness on this growing health crisis. Austin will be in good company as nearly 2,000 iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Niagra Falls, Christ the Redeemer Statue, the Sydney Opera House and the International Space Station will all be lit up blue for the day. On March 28, Star Bar is kicking off Autism Awareness Month with a Martinis and Manicures party. Guests will imbibe with blue martinis, get blue manicures and go home with blue light bulbs to light up their own home. The Blue Bash will take place on April 2 at 219 West with a best dressed in blue contest, food and drinks, a DJ and a silent auction. Every fifteen minutes another parent hears an autism diagnosis for their child. Take just one day out to wear blue, eat blue, drink blue and paint the world blue to help spread the word and raise money for research. Check out lightitupblue.org for details on Autism Awareness month, the events in Austin supporting the cause and how you can help Austin Light It Up Blue. ALM
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a good fit. However, since I have now expanded into about 10 different products, with almost 2000 images to choose from, I am changing the name of company back to Exit82Art, and Fleur-de-Stone will continue on as the name of the stone coaster line.” David is the main photographer and currently has over 1800 images in the Fleur-de-Stone collection. Among the city collections are Austin (of course), New York City, San Francisco and Chicago. “One my all-time favorite photographs has always been an image I captured on film on my European backpacking trip on 2003,” David said. “I was in Venice, Italy, late in the afternoon, standing next to the Grand Canal, with the sun breaking through an overcast sky. A sole gondola was passing by. I grabbed my camera, and right as the gondolier paddled between two wooden posts on the end of the pier, I snapped the shot. Of course, shooting with film, I would have no idea what I had until months later when this amazing image came to life in a tray of Dektol in my home darkroom. I will never forget the sense of joy I felt upon seeing this image on paper for the first time.” Don’t see your favorite hot spot? The website has a “create your own” tab where you can customize your own coffee mug, clock and more. You can have your favorite Austin places in your own home. For more information visit the website: www.fleurdestone.com.
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If you’ve been to ACL, you probably stumbled upon the Fleur-de-Stone booth, decked out in coasters, tiles and wall art full of Austin scenes. “In 2003, I backpacked across Europe for 3 months with a camera and a few changes of clothes,” David Melancon, owner of Fleur-de-Stone, said. “The idea was to capture as many European landscapes and landmarks on film, and then to return home and sell my prints at local festivals and art shows in South Louisiana, where I was born and raised. Selling fine art prints turned out to be pretty tough, so I decided I needed to throw in another product that would be much more affordable to the general public, but would still somehow incorporate my travel photography.” In 2004, the company was officially started and was called Exit82Art, which was named after the exit on Interstate 10 that goes to David’s childhood home in Crowley, Louisiana. Through the trial and error process, David began selling coaster as a side job. In 2007, David quit his full time job in Louisiana, packed up and started his Austin-based company in 2007, where he changed the name to Fleur-de-Stone. “I felt the company needed a more distinguished name if I was going to take this to the level that I envisioned,” David said. “So after much consideration, I settled on Fleur-de-Stone, with a red fleur-de-lis as my logo. The idea was to pay homage to my French roots, and since stone coasters were my only product at the time, Fleur-de-Stone seemed like
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Event Slice One Stop Event Shopping By Rebecca Rosenberg
Wedding hair and makeup that comes to you, a castle along the Burnet Riverwalk, or a company that does fireworks displays—you can find it all on EventSlice.com. Still in its infancy, the event-planning tool includes over 50 venues and 70 event related vendors. With a seemingly Austin-heavy slant, at least for now, the site includes venues in Marble Falls, Kyle, Manor, Dallas, Houston and Leander— as well as destinations in California, Colorado, Arizona, D.C., and more. Event Slice is a great place to generate ideas for a unique event. Search by venue or service provider, with 30 categories of providers including catering, prop rental, furniture rental, musicians, DJs, florists, server staffing companies, and more. For venues, the ‘filter by minimum capacity’ function saves time spent sifting through irrelevant results. For each listing, a detailed rundown of amenities and other details are marked with a green check or a red stamp, along with the all-important price per day. Just imagine the hours saved and awkward phone calls avoided! Although the search functionality could use some refinement—for example the ability to search by both location and venue type, or a dropdown list of available cities—the site includes some intuitive design features such as generating a sidebar of providers in the same area as venues being searched. Businesses can list a space on the site for $10 monthly or $100/year, and a service for $5 monthly or $50/year after three months free. Private homes may list their availability for events, for a cut of the booking fee. Visit eventslice.com for more information.
The team at Etiquette Vintage Design, comprised of fashion designer Eric Renteria and PR/ marketing strategist Brandyn Balmos , found its origins while the two were attending the University of Texas at Austin. The notion of a clothing company, however, didn’t come to fruition until many years later. With an inkling of Etiquette in his mind, and $40 in his pocket, Eric began putting his fingers to the sewing machine. “I just started making one piece after another,” Eric said. “I knew exactly what I wanted, and exactly how I wanted to do it.” Ever since its inception, Etiquette has been making waves well beyond its Texas roots, with work being sported by television star Donald Glover (Childish Gambino) of NBC's Community, pin-up models Sabina Kelley and Vanessa Lake, Ashley Greene of the Twilight film series, as well as rising music talent Nick Waterhouse, to name a few. In February, Etiquette even showed at New York Fashion Week. Fresh of the runway, Eric gave us the up close and personal scoop straight from backstage. “Fashion Week was a whirlwind!” Eric said. “We really didn’t know if we were going to be able to make it into the city due to Nemo, the blizzard that was blowing into the city. We caught our early flight and we were surprised by the lack of inclement weather waiting for us. The production team was shorthanded, thus, a pure—yet, manageable—chaos was setting in. I was lucky that my show was sandwiched between Lacoste and Custo. It gave some leverage as a new designer. The backstage area was a mess and I could tell that the models were hungry, tired and ready to head home. I gave them all a pep talk and told them how much I appreciated them. We only had 15 minutes to style our models, which we had never met (or even knew all of their body measurements). Stress was undoubtedly high, but we pulled off a miracle.” For more information on Etiquette Vintage Design, visit evintaged.com.
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By Amber Groce
L.A.M.B. is the most recent addition to an array of trendy designer collections found at Hill Country Galleria’s Young & Fabulous. The boutique joined Bee Caves’ shopping development in fall 2012, stocking luxury and fashion forward brands such as Henry & Belle, RVN, Stella & Jamie, and other celeb-friendly names typically not available in Austin. From premium leather shoes and handbags handcrafted in the south of Brazil, to an entire line of python bags and a healthy dose of gold and leather accessories, Young & Fabulous is a fashion diva’s dream. L.A.M.B. was the first line created by singer and girl power rock goddess Gwen Stefani, which debuted on ‘the runway’ in 2004. In addition to a full line of apparel, designs include shoes, watches, bags, and a fragrance called "L", all meant to represent Stefani’s own style. The name L.A.M.B. is an acronym for Love. Angel. Music. Baby.—which was the title of Stefani's first solo album, as well as the names of the members of Harajuku Lovers, her Japanese-American back-up dancers for the album’s tour. Harajuku Lovers was also the namesake for Stefani’s subsequent fashion and stationary line. The brand’s 2013 spring line, featuring more femininity and classic prints than former seasons, launched recently at Young & Fabulous with a combined photo shoot and art event. Sneak preview the variety of stilettos, wedge sandals, mod tanks, and mini dresses available now. For more information on Y&F visit youngandfabulous.com.
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FEATURING CoCo Grace AQUA BLOUSE AND AQUA & ROYAL BLUE PANTS Etcetera, etc. NEON CHAIN NECKLACE Golden Bones ROYAL BLUE CUFF AND CHAIN CLUTCH Golden Bones
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FEATURING CoCo Grace STUDDED DENIM SHORTS Golden Bones SLEEVELESS SWEATER Etcetera, etc. NEON/BLUE GRAPHIC JACKET Etcetera, etc. VINTAGE EARRINGS Golden Bones WOOD AND BRASS NECKLACE Etcetera, etc.
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At the time of shooting this piece, Larry, Coco Grace and Mugsy were available for adoption. They may have been adopted since this magazine's release. Please visit Austin Pets Alive for available pets and save a life today!
COCO GRACE 7 year old chihuahua mix LARRY 5 month old chihuahua mix Larry is a typical puppy—talk about cute! Sometimes he was wiggly while holding (like a puppy) and other times he would snuggle. Being on set and cute at all times can be exhausting! But true to "puppyhood," the minute his paws touched the ground he was ready to go and play. The photo shoot team members took their own turns playing with the puppy! Larry will make some lucky owner very happy—and vice versa—when this adorable little guy finds his forever home!
The photo shoot team adored sweet Coco Grace. He was calm and serene, probably due in part to his fuller physique, but that makes him super cuddly. You can see by one of his images that he loves to smile, and will bring happiness to any family. Whoever that is, better have a lot of bones for him to enjoy, and treats, because Coco Grace seemed to get tunnel vision when there is a bone to be chewing. He will definitely be a charming, loving companion for someone, and all of us at the photo shoot sure hopes he finds his forever home!
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MUGSY 2 year old pit bull mix The fashion editor specifically requested a pit bull, as they sadly have a bad reputation. MUGSY proved that misconception wrong again! The crew was ENAMORED by Mugsy. Even with his stout, strong frame, he was gentle. He was super sweet...and generous with the kisses! For as large as he is, Mugsy is actually pretty chill and relatively easy to handle on the leash. He is strong and may pull because he wants to see what that squirrel on the trail is doing; however, a little correction, and he is back at your side wondering what the next fun thing to do is. He likes to swim and play in the water. When in a yard, he loves to explore and sniff. After he's taken everything in, he trots happily back to you and leans into your legs, stretching his head back to give you loving kisses. You will melt. Mugsy can do well with other dogs once the proper introductions are made. Mugsy will do best in an active home where he can get plenty of exercise. He seems to be housetrained. He is definitely strong, and will certainly strong hold someone's heart! Mugsy deserves a forever home!
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plane,” Carmela said. “The resort packages are from affordable to luxury and it caters to any type of group whether adult only or family. It features beautiful resorts which are located on a pristine stretch of white sandy beaches. The beaches are located near Tulum, and a short day’s ride from the larger, more popular Chitchen Itza ruins, considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World per the Travel Channel. Both are a must visit in Mexico, as well as other archeological ruins in Mexico.” Iberostar’s Riviera Maya resort boasts 5 hotel options for your guests, ranging from budget-friendly to a luxury property. The Grand is the sole adult-only location in the cluster of properties; a shopping plaza with a tequila shop, several clothing and jewelry shops and a Star Wars themed night club, complete with a life-size Stormtrooper. The plaza even has food areas that are part of the
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inclusive price of the resort (the tacos are rumored to be amazing). With all of these amenities, no one even needs to leave the property. The bridal party can still spend the day at the spa in preparation for the big day while the guys enjoy rolled cigars and a round of golf, all available at the resort. Guests can soak up rays by the beach or by any of the pools, including Riviera Maya’s only lazy river. Now for the most important part of the adventure: the actual ceremony and reception. Although beaches make a great backdrop for a destination wedding ceremony, couples aren’t forced to have the traditional cookie-cutter shot with white sand and waves. The Iberostar resort in Riviera Maya offers the option to buy out the La Brisa restaurant at The Grand, ballroom space at the conference center and even a quaint chapel for Catholic ceremonies. So what’s the key to planning a destination wedding? Carmela
says it’s all about the timeline. “Just like planning a local Austin wedding, planning a destination wedding up to a year ahead is crucial to securing the wedding of your dreams.” In 2013, Iberostar is streamlining wedding packages: there will be a standard package available for all properties in Mexico (Cozumel, Riviera Maya and Cancun), Dominican Republic and Jamacia with upgrades available varying by property. Iberostar resorts in Riviera Maya have two wedding sales executives that help brides reserve the perfect space for the ceremony and reception, whether you are touring the resort in person or still in the states. Forty-five days before the wedding, couples are transferred to the on-site wedding coordinator to iron out all of the details for the big day. There are obvious pros and cons about having a destination wedding, but why not start the honeymoon early? ALM
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completed marriage license application (this form is available at local civil registrations offices in Mexico). Visit mexico.com/mexico-tips/weddings for the most up-todate information.
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THE DEAN'S LIST
YETI Coolers BY STEVE DEAN
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recent Friday morning, sealed it shut and let it sit in my garage for one full week, which was the longest I’ve ever had to wait for an icecold Shiner, but it was well worth it in the end. When I finally pulled open the black T-Rex™ rubber lid latches and opened my YETI, I truly could not believe my eyes. No more than 50% of the ice had melted, leaving me with a case full of the coldest beer in Texas. Try that with your cheapo cooler on wheels! I was incredibly impressed, and extremely proud of my purchase. So proud, in fact, I started calling my friends to find out what they knew about YETI. Turns out, everyone knew a lot more than I did—and they could spout out all the product sizes, prices and features, unprovoked. I’ve discovered somewhat of a not-so-secret cult of YETI fans out there. The marketing efforts for YETI are also extremely smart. They have vowed to stay true to their core target of savvy outdoorsmen, and to do so, the branding elements must always be genuine, authentic and real. In fact, some of the best testimonials and product demonstrations have been done by real YETI owners—so devoted, that they shoot home videos and upload them onto the YETI YouTube channel. Go there, and you’ll see YETI coolers being dropped off of buildings, out of helicopters, and yes, thrown around by a huge grizzly bear—and guess what, the bear was never able to get to the peanut butter and bacon surprise that was inside the test-cooler. Word is spreading fast and the YETI corporation has doubled its unit sales every year for the past six and will continue to do so as they develop more products and grow distribution while providing jobs for almost 100 devoted Austin professionals. When you factor in all the outdoorsman, backyard partiers and all of the craft beer and spirit brand loyalists that make up a large part of the cocktail culture in Austin—and around the world—you'll find a growing market of consumers that absolutely have to have the best. Just like Levis Strauss, Roy Seiders is not interested in catching fish or making beer for a living (although that sounds like fun), he’s much more interested in building a best-in-class brand that will last a lifetime keeping things cool, and that’s why Roy Seiders is now on The Dean’s List. Steve Dean is the founder of The Dean’s List, an Austin-based branding firm that specializes in building best-in-class brands. ALM
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A* S T Y LE | B E AU T Y THE FINER THINGS
Emerald City BY RORY PATRICK M C NEILL
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Emerald Green The most abundant hue in nature, the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum. It instantly conjures images of the good life. Grace and elegance are quick to arrive on my mind. It has antiquity, yet registers modern. The image conjures distant memories of Kathleen Turner’s hunt in “Romancing the Stone.” It’s a green that’s less bohemian and more chic. Radiant and Lush meets Balance and Harmony. Fortunately, we don’t have to head to Cartagena and deal with Danny Devito to find this treasure. Emerald Green will soon be down the street...in your neighborhood boutique. Herewith, a few dashing examples from Austin’s very own designer of the most beautiful jewels around, Nak Armstrong.
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Adding a pop of color like Emerald Green to your look can work effortlessly as a statement color. Pair your Emerald Green clutch bag with a pattern top and neutral bottoms. Green plays well with others. Try bold prints in black and white. For evening, dazzle in an Emerald Green dress adorned with gold, rich jewel-tones, and other shimmery accessories. Use other bright colors like Lemon Zest and Monaco Blue to compliment this years “it” color. Try it in tailored denim. Play with deeper shades of Forest coloured greens alongside Emerald for monochromatic chicness.
Green with Envy is just the beginning! ALM
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15th Annual Butterfly Festival Emily Ann Theater emilyann.org APRIL 21
Moontower Comedy Festival Various austintheatre.org APRIL 26
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Carrie Underwood Cedar Park Center cedarparkcenter.com APRIL 28
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Upcoming Events OUR HIGHLIGHTS FOR YOUR SOCIAL CALENDARS AMY DEANE & LORI JOHNSON (ELIZABETH ANN SETON GALA CHAIRS)
ELIZABETH ANN SETON BOARD GALA
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SETON COMMUNIT Y HEALTH CENTERS & THE SISTER GERTRUDE LEV Y ENDOWMENT FOR THE POOR
The Elizabeth Ann Seton Board will host the 22nd annual Evening Under the Stars… "Live From Camp Mabry," with Texas Legend Jerry Jeff Walker, and one of the most successful duos in country music history, The Bellamy Brothers. These award-winning entertainers will take the stage on April 13, 2013, at one of the largest charitable events Camp Mabry has seen in over a decade. The gala chairs expect over 1,000 guests to pile into Camp Mabry at this outdoor gala, which sells out every year. Beautiful white tents will provide plenty of shade and southwestern décor will provide the ambiance. The attire is Austin country chic: dresses for the ladies and boots for the men. This year’s food is sure to be delicious with catering provided by Lamberts. Menu items include: pulled pork shoulder, coffee and chili rubbed beef brisket, achiote smoked natural chicken, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, wood grilled asparagus with citrus vinaigrette, and peach and blackberry cobbler with whipped crème fraiche. Beverages were kindly donated by Capitol Beverage Company, Twin Liquors, Dulce Vida Tequila and Tito's Vodka. This year’s gala will be chaired by Amy Deane and Lori Johnson, and begins at 6pm with cocktails and a silent auction. After dinner, live auction and a short video presentation, Jerry ELIZABETH ANN Jeff Walker will kick-off the concert at 9pm. This SETON BOARD GALA year’s live auction includes a first class Santa April 13 Monica getaway, a Colorado vacation, a trip to Camp Mabry an amazing ranch in Marfa, a diamond shaker setonfund.org/easb necklace donated by Bell & Bird, VIP Formula One tickets with helicopter service, an All Access Austin City Limits package, an outdoor kitchen, hunts and other exciting excursions. “We are thrilled that Camp Mabry has opened its doors to our cause,” said Amy Deane. “This is the first year our gala will be held in this very special location after 22 years of hosting our gala outdoors at the Polo club and other venues. This event has been a sell-out for the last few years, so we encourage you to get your tickets now.” The gala is hosted by members of the Elizabeth Ann Seton Board, made up of 75 female volunteers nominated by their peers. The Elizabeth Ann Seton Board is dedicated to improving the lives of Central Texas communities by supporting the vision of the Daughters
of Charity healthcare ministries through fundraising, education and community advocacy for the Seton Community Health Centers. All proceeds directly benefit the Seton Community Health Centers and the Sister Gertrude Levy Endowment for the Poor. The three neighborhood-based clinics serve as a primary medical home for over 12,000 uninsured and underinsured children and adults. “This is a very important cause,” said Lori Johnson. “Without these clinics, these individuals are not getting the help they need. Their alternative is waiting for months while their ailments worsen until they finally wind up in the emergency room.” The Seton Community Health Care Centers comprise of 3 locations in North, South, and East Austin, and include Seton Kozmetsky, Seton McCarthy, and Seton Topfer. The goal of the clinics is to improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable in Austin, and help break the cycle of poverty that exists in disadvantaged families. This year, the centers have provided over 28,000 visits. They also provide access to more than 15,000 prescriptions and diabetes preventative care. Nearly half of the patients seen last year were children. The 2012-2013 Elizabeth Ann Seton Board members are President Lisa Magids, Gala co-chairs Amy Deane and Lori Johnson and members: Lissa Anderson, Amy Barnard, Jenny Boone, Amy Brady, Misty Bray, Nicole Brennig, Dawn Breyfogle, Elise Bridges, Julie Briggs, Jenny Butterworth, Kylie Calvert, Jennifer Campbell, Kim Carr, Melissa Castelluccio, Lesley Childress, Michelle Cline, Kim Cone, Laura Craddick, Leslie Davenport, Susanne Denison, Susan Dunaway, Martha Small Dyess, Suzanne Erickson, Emily Galatzan, Jennifer Goldman, Xio Goss, Catherine Granger, Kim Greskovich, Taylor Harper, Anne Henderson, Anna Lee Herd, Allyson Hertel, Carrie Hicks, Laurel Hooper, Sharon Hubbard, Kristen Jaros, Stephanie Jastrow, Lily Lloyd, Lindsey Majors, Laura Matz, Heather May, Melody McCaig, Tina McCutchin, Rebecca McKee, Shelly Metschan, Stefanie Moore, Christine Morenz, Lee Morrison, Hannah Nokes, Collin Ohanian, Caroline Oliver, Tiffany O'Shea, Amanda Oudt, Valerie Parker, Jahnna Peeler, Lesley Pitts, Emily Price, Jackie Price, Cheryl Renna, Margaret Rigby, Emily Seiders, Ruthie Seiders, Meghan Slover, Hillarey Squires, Kelly Stouse, Delaine Teeple, Stephanie Trotter, Katherine Wallin, Chandler Ware, Christy Werner and Lisa Youngblood. Table sponsorships start at $3,500; individual tickets are $375. To purchase a table or tickets, visit easbgala.org or contact Shannon Kors at sekors@seton.org.
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Foster Angels of Central Texas Foundation has been directly improving the lives of local foster children for nearly three years in Austin and the surrounding areas. After only a few years in existence, the positive impact of Foster Angels is hard to deny. Children send sweet drawings and photos of thanks and appreciation. Foster families and caseworkers call and often cry tears of joy on the phone. And many teenagers, thrust into adulthood all too soon, know they have a place to go for support. All of this is evident at the annual gathering to recognize the “forgotten” children Foster Angels so diligently serves and those behind the scenes fighting daily to keep them safe. Foster Angels will be hosting its 3rd annual Caseworker Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, April 10th, at the Omni Southpark Hotel. This is by no means your standard luncheon; it is a special occasion designed to honor the hard-working, underpaid, and often underappreciated caseworkers from Child Protective Services as well as local child advocates. Along with the caseworkers, community guests are invited to attend by sponsoring a table or purchasing individual tickets (contact Liz Wilson at 512-7322329). There will not be a dry eye in the house as guests watch 10 outstanding foster youths receive incredible awards and THE CASEWORKER gift packages tailored APPRECIATION LUNCHEON to t heir indiv idua l April 10 interests and goals— Omni Southpark Hotel and it’s all a surprise! fosterangelsctx.org Kathy Harrison, a nationally recognized spokesperson for foster children and families, will be the keynote speaker at the event. Kathy and her husband live in Massachusetts and have fostered nearly 100 children, several of whom they have adopted. She is the author of Another Place at the Table, Just in Case and One Small Boat—each a compelling, entertaining, direct and ultimately heart-wrenching story of her real-life experiences with so many special, misunderstood and often forgotten children. Last year alone, Foster Angels improved the lives of 1,700 children living in Central Texas, and they could not have done it without the help of the nearly 500 area caseworkers who work tirelessly to protect the children. It does not take much to make someone feel special, but Foster Angels goes above and beyond in the treatment of the caseworkers who connect directly to the children in need. Foster Angels provides immediate assistance to foster children in the form of basic needs and life-enriching experiences. All of Foster Angels’ assistance is child-specific and includes new clothing, educational expenses, food and hygiene items, birthday parties, music lessons,
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sports, camp, beds and so much more. This includes youth that are aging out of the foster care system. This population in particular fears the future and has few resources. Foster Angels is able to make their transition into adulthood smoother so that each youth has the opportunity to become a productive member of the Austin community. Assistance is generally provided within 48 hours or less and 100% of individual donations go directly to the children in our area. They get what they need when they need it. Please visit fosterangelsctx.org to see thank you notes and drawings from the children and read their real-life stories.
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FOSTER ANGELS OF CENTRAL TEXAS
This year’s event is being underwritten by Oxbow Advisors and Ted Oakley, Founder and President of Foster Angels. The event co-chairs are Liz Wilson, Executive Director of Foster Angels, and Sarah Smith, Board Member. Carla McDonald, local philanthropist and CEO of Dynabrand, will emcee the luncheon and guests will be joined by Austin City Council members, local judges, and prominent figures in the foster care community. Foster Angels’ Board of Directors includes Julie Applewhite, Suzy Balagia, Paul Bessette, Jo Burgh, Leon Chen, Thom Farrell, JJ Gottsch, Cuatro Groos, Richard Leshin, Derek Lewis, Vilma Luna, Wallace Lundgren, Dennis McWilliams, MP Mueller, Ted Oakley, Kathy Petet, Sarah Smith, Bill Walker, Jim Whorton, Ricky Williams, Scott Wilson, and Sharon Woodul. The Caseworker Appreciation Luncheon on April 10th is one event that is too uplifting and touching to miss! Please contact Liz Wilson at 512-732-2329 or liz@fosterangelsctx.org to sponsor a table or purchase individual tickets. 100% of all proceeds will be used to fulfill requests for assistance from local children in foster care.
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The Caseworker Appreciation Luncheon
A World Premiere Celebrating American Wanderlust!
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Written and Directed by Steven Dietz Inspired by the famous road trip Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady made in the 1950’s, MAD BEAT HIP & GONE focuses on a car behind Jack and Neal, driven by two “gone kids” trying hard to be hip! A cool scene with hot, live jazz music!
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KENDRA SCOTT
The White Party LIFEWORKS
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In what remains Austin’s go-to event for combining entertainment with meaningful charity, the White Party is quickly approaching and you need to make sure your ticket is bought before it sells out. On April 26, LifeWorks will transform the Long Center’s City Terrace into a mecca for Austin socialites and do-gooders. This year’s presenting sponsor is Kendra Scott, THE WHITE PARTY owner of Kendra Scott Jewelry and AU40’s April 26 recently named “2013 Austinite of the Year.” Long Center City Terrace Says Kendra, “I had always wanted to bring whitepartyaustin.org a White Party like the ones they host in the Hamptons to Austin; and since I’ve been so involved with LifeWorks, I knew that it would be the perfect organization to support through this event.” Kendra has been involved with LifeWorks for eight years as a member of the Board of Governors, and was instrumental in forming the White Party since its Austin debut in 2007. “Since my business has grown, this year I am more excited than ever that we have the ability to become even more involved as the presenting sponsor! It brings my team and I so much joy to give back to such an amazing cause in this city.” Whether this is your first time or your seventh, this dynamic event packs a punch by combining ultra-chic cabanas, delightful
food offerings, Grey Goose bottle service, and incredible beats on the 30,000 square foot terrace overlooking Downtown Austin. What’s more, the event provides critical support to LifeWorks’ continuum of care for Central Texas youth and families. “LifeWorks is a cause that means so much to me because it aids children and families in crisis by helping bring them get the success they need for a brighter future. As a mother, I firmly believe that all children deserve to have someone in their life who believes in them, and that’s what LifeWorks does,” says Kendra. LifeWorks cares for over 10,000 youth and families each year that are experiencing homelessness, educational, or mental health challenges. By utilizing a strengths-based model for their programs, LifeWorks is making a difference in providing a hand-up to youth who are abandoned, aging out of foster care, or experiencing crisis in their lives. The White Party is your opportunity to experience a night out that is as memorable as it is impactful. Whether you are underneath the comfort of the beautiful cabanas, perusing the always-delightful food offerings at the Tasting Grove, or simply dancing the night away with Austin as your backdrop, you won’t regret partying it up with Austin’s finest. As with every year, sponsorship opportunities are limited and tickets will sell out. Secure your spot at this place-to-be event by visiting whitepartyaustin.org.
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Autism Speaks 8K Run & 1K Fun Run As a part of Autism Speaks campaign to spread awareness and raise money for autism research, Autism Speaks is hosting an 8K Run and a 1K Fun Run on May 26. Presented by The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, participants will race through the iconic camp grounds of Camp Mabry. This challenging course will put runners next to historic military vehicles and aircraft as they wind through the hilly, scenic grounds. Autism is the fastest-growing serious AUTISM SPEAKS development disability in the U.S. More children 8K RUN & 1K FUN RUN are diagnosed in a year than with AIDS, diabetes May 26 and cancer combined. Autism statistics from the Camp Mabry U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention autism8k.com (CDC) identify around 1 in 88 American children as on the autism spectrum—a ten-fold increase in prevalence in 40 years. Careful research shows that this increase is only partly explained by improved diagnosis and awareness. Studies also show that autism is four to five times more common among boys than girls. An estimated 1 out of 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States. April 2 is World Autism Day, but Autism Speaks works steadily year round to change the future for all who struggle with autism
spectrum disorders. It is the mission of the organization to bring together the autism community and promote a strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to the concerns about autism and take action regarding this global crisis. Anyone can join the run to help this great cause to raise money and awareness for Autism Speaks. All proceeds benefit Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. The money will go to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and hopefully a cure for autism. Autism Speaks Austin has set a goal to raise $45,000 through this event. In addition, they hope to grow awareness of autism spectrum disorders in new population segments as well as find sustainable event, sponsorships and advocacy in Austin. Hill Country Running and Camelbak are providing great prizes for the top 3 male/female finishers as well as the top 3 participants per age group. T-shirts will be given to all 8k and 1k participants. Expected attendance is five to six hundred runners and 1k walk participants. Whether you’re a runner or a walker, strap on your sneakers for a great day at beautiful Camp Mabry helping to raise money for an amazing cause. For more information about the Autism Speaks 8K Run & 1K Fun Run, register to participate, or sponsorship opportunities, visit autism8k.com.
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Lung cancer takes the lives of more women than breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer combined, yet it is the least funded. About 30,000 kids under age 18 become new daily smokers in Texas each year. Asthma attacks, many severe and life-threatening, are the number one reason for missed school days in Austin. These are scary statistics impacting the health and wellness of your family—but what can be done? FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB {AUSTINCLIMB.ORG} The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by preventing lung disease and improving lung health in Austin and Central Texas. Our FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB signature annual event, the Fight for Air Climb, helps sustain our programs and keep Central April 27 Texans breathing better. The Climb is more Frost Bank Tower than your average 5K—it is a vertical challenge austinclimb.org up more than 660 stairs to the top of the Frost Bank Tower in downtown Austin. Join us on April 27 as teams of families, friends and coworkers take on 31 floors and develop a newfound respect for their lungs. Climbers will enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, and a street fair to celebrate conquering the Frost. Prizes are awarded across all age groups and divisions, including local police, military, and firefighters that climb in full gear! The American Lung Association in Austin is proud to have sponsors from the community like St. David’s HealthCare, Dell Children’s Medical Center, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, Alen Corp, FSTI, HEB, and
others. Through these sponsorships we are able to support our local Lung Champions, like Jackie Kirk. LUNG CHAMPIONS Lung Champions are those in the Austin community for whom we climb to honor or in memoriam. Jackie Kirk, also known as PeeWee, is a young woman who was diagnosed with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in 2004. After three years of a strong medication regimen, Jackie was placed on the organ transplant list to wait for a new set of lungs. After receiving new lungs in 2008, Jackie seized her second chance at life and traveled the world. She even performed a ballet recital in San Francisco to celebrate the anniversary of her ability to breathe again. In 2012, Jackie’s health deteriorated and her worst fears were confirmed—her body was rejecting her new lungs. Jackie’s health deteriorated so much that she became exhausted just showering. Soon after, she no longer had energy to thrive on her own; even eating and digesting was more activity than her body could handle. Jackie was placed in a medically induced coma as she waited for new lungs. Christmas passed, and Jackie was still intubated—a risky state to keep a person in for an extended period of time. After a 12-hour surgery, Jackie received her second set of new lungs on January 7, 2013. Her recovery has been slow but promising. “I am so thankful for Jackie’s chance to breathe again. I joined the Fight for Air Climb to raise funds in support of my sister and all those fighting their own battle with lung disease,” said Jennifer Kirk Boucher, Jackie’s sister and team captain of Team Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure. MISSION The American Lung Association supports its Lung Champions and community by providing the resources to live happy, healthy lives. Nearly 110 years old and the oldest voluntary health organization in America, the American Lung Association’s signature health programs help children and families breathe better. Programs include asthma management education in schools, smoking cessation, lung disease support groups, and a free 24-hour lung disease help line. The American Lung Association also funds research for cures of lung cancer, and advocates for clean air legislation right here in the Capitol of Texas. “Tobacco kills more than AIDS, crack, heroine, cocaine, alcohol, car accidents, fire, murder and suicide—combined. It is truly a plague on our society and our children. I joined the Austin Leadership Council as Diversity Chair to spread that message to our communities that need it most: Rural, African-American, LGBTQ, Hispanic and Military,” says Austin Steeves, City of Austin Public Health Educator and American Lung Association volunteer. Through our local partnerships with organizations like Seton Healthcare, TXDot, Cap Metro, I Live Here I Give Here, the Austin Fire Department, and Live Tobacco-Free Austin, the American Lung Association is able to offer lung health programs in the Austin community that help secure a healthy future. Whether due to asthma, COPD, emphysema, smoking or other lung disease, no one should struggle to breathe. Join the Fight for Air Climb on April 27 by registering at AustinClimb.org or calling the American Lung Association in Austin at (512)467-6753, and help us win the fight for air!
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is name has been infamous since he was a little boy, when he charmed the movie-going world with flights of fancy from the seat of his bicycle; and that is what most people think of when they consider Henry Thomas. Yet, Thomas' body of work from 1982 to now is nothing short of overwhelming.
Since his star rose in E.T., he has been in nearly 50 feature films, with titles as recognizable as Legends of the Fall and Gangs of New York. Thomas has rarely gone more than a year without an active project, and at age 42, is showing no signs that this trend will change. Having grown up in San Antonio and attended Blinn College, his ties to Texas are beyond question and the pride that the state has in his success is more than warranted. The Texas Film Commission has seen fit that Thomas be a 2013 inductee into the Texas Film Hall of Fame at a star-studded gala event on March 7 and Austin Lifestyle Magazine had the opportunity to speak with the star about his life, his history and the successes still to come. You have had a very prolific career to date, what’s next? I have kept busy and it's not really through any of my own intention. I try to get work and keep working, and the next thing you know, you have a career. I've been doing the same thing I've always done. I have film coming out called Big Sur, in which I have a supporting role. But I'm also getting ready to go to Chicago to show a pilot for ABC. So, depending on whether or not that gets picked up, I may be coming into everybody's living room. How much of you still feels like a Texan? I consider myself a Texan. I spent the first 24 years of my life living there. I always came and went, but my roots were very much in Texas. Nobody really lets you get outside yourself too much—they'll slap you back down where I come from. So, I think that was very good for me. I do find myself less and less tied to Texas as I'm getting older and older and have a family out here in L.A. My mom passed away five years ago and my dad is still alive and kicking, but he’s too old to take care of our old place. In fact, I just sold that place this year and it’s a weird feeling because officially next month, I won’t be a landowner in Texas anymore. It hasn’t stopped the state from claiming or celebrating you. What is it like to be inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame? I didn’t see that one coming. I was out here kind of having a bad run of things and I got an email from someone at the Texas Film Hall of Fame. I almost felt embarrassed, because I felt as though I didn’t have anything good to show from the last couple of years. Because the work is so transient, I think a
lot of times as an actor, you equate yourself from the last thing you finished, because that might be the last time you’re heard from or seen again. How did you manage to live past thirty in an industry and an era that showed nearly every child star falling from grace? I made a lot of mistakes, just like anybody else. But there was only a brief period of time where I was avidly trying to get in the public eye and have a publicist and get in magazines in an effort to do bigger films or be a star. That window closed for me and I don’t think I ever wanted it anyway. Mostly, I just wanted to be a good actor and do good work. The allure of Hollywood for me wasn’t any of those things that so many people fall prey to. I enjoy doing work and getting praised for it, but I don’t need everyone to praise me for it. Who were your idols as an actor? The two people that need to be thanked the most and the two people that influenced me the most, outside of my own parents, were Jack Fisk and Sissy Spacek. They cast me in that first film, Raggedy Man and are basically about 95% responsible for getting me the role in E.T. Jack put a clip together for Spielberg because their editing bays were next door to each other. I wouldn’t have had an audition without that. And they’re just good people and recognized something in me that I didn’t know I had. How long will you keep acting and will your road lead back to Texas? I don’t know how long I’ll stay acting. I feel like I know it pretty well and I’m comfortable with it, while uncomfortable enough that I don’t get too lazy. I don’t know how long people will want to see me. That’s the thing. You can’t have one without the other. As long as I keep getting auditions and directors want me in their films, then I’m willing to do it, because I still love acting. As familiar as it is to me, it is always new. I have this band called Farspeaker in L.A. I’ve had bands throughout my life because my dad was a trumpet player. When Doug Sahm would come through San Antonio, my dad was one of the guys he would call to play in the horn section. I’ve been around music my whole life. So, as far as coming back, I’m going to come back for this award and then hopefully, I’ll be back with my band at SXSW. We’re not going to make it this year but if you could put in a good word, that would be great. Considering Austin’s embrace of music, film and culture, as well as native Texans, it shouldn’t be that hard to sell the SXSW brass on inviting Thomas to be involved. ALM
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BUCKING THE ODDS Nicklaus gets it right at Horseshoe Bay’s stunning new Summit Rock Golf Club
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Summit Rock GC is a members-only, 18-hole, par-72 course designed to have a more natural, rugged look while providing challenging holes that are enjoyable for players of all skill levels. “The Texas Hill Country, as a whole, is beautiful and creates opportunities for unique and interesting golf course designs,” Nicklaus said. “During the design of Summit Rock, my team and I were challenged to think creatively about how to incorporate the natural terrain and add plenty of spice to the course, while still making the holes playable across the range of players the course will see. The end result is a distinctive course that gives the player more options than most.” A MIX OF DARING HOLES Summit Rock GC offers a mix of daring holes throughout its solid, challenging routing, which uses about 200 acres of the property. Playing at 7,258 yards from its back set of five tees, Nicklaus’s newest creation carries a rating of 76.0 and a slope of 145 from the tips. Even from the members tees (6,554 yards) players will be tested with a rating of 72.8 and a slope of 137. “There are places where you can gamble,” Nicklaus said. “There are great views, and the terrain is not severe. It shouldn’t be all that difficult.” The course is marked by rock ledges and outcroppings and plays past, and occasionally over, ravines and box canyons. It moves from holes lined by mesquites, oaks and native grasses up to a ridge that offers longreaching vistas of the rolling Hill Country and Lake LBJ. Elevation is about 1,700 feet at the course’s highest point, and once you get to the ridge you play back down to the long and demanding finishing holes. The Bermuda fairways at Summit Rock highlight the property’s numerous elevation changes and are generally wide and welcoming, with about 50 bunkers placed more to give players direction than to be penal. It’s the greens complexes, highlighted by wavy and quick Bentgrass putting surfaces, which give even the best golfers fits. There aren’t any crazy grades here, but there is a testing mix of tiers, bowls and longflowing slopes to negotiate. Summit Rock GC is high on shot values, along with risk-reward holes. A big part of what gives Summit Rock GC its teeth is the wind,
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especially when the golfer is on the exposed rocky ridge. The first two holes—a 407-yard par-4 followed by a 545-yard par-5— allow players to get into a rhythm and get control of the driver. The opened has a forced carry to a big landing zone with seven bunkers on left followed by a natural area that cuts across the fairway. No. 2 can be reached in two shots with a well-played approach because of its run-up opportunity to the green in between two thoughtfully placed bunkers. After the second hole the course moves to the ridge. The front-side reaches its likely zenith with the 587-yard fifth hole, a par-5 with a forced carry off the tee to a downhill landing area, then an uphill layup before heading back down to a deep but narrow green fronted by a bunker at the left. The 323-yard par-4 No. 7 features a family of post oaks that protects its elevated green. It’s tempting to try to drive the green, but more prudent to play a 3-wood or a hybrid to the left-center fairway over the shamrockshaped fairway bunker; from there, the player gets an uphill, but open look to the oval-shaped putting surface. The challenge is turned up a notch on the first three holes of the backnine, a stretch which featured two of Summit Rock’s longest two-shot holes, the twisting, lurching 469-yard 10th and the 498-yard (!) 11th. The former ends with a green seemingly hung off the hill with a deep roll-off area to the right, while the later challenges via a downhill dogleg drive and a creek bed that runs across the fairway. The approach here forces the golfer to play to the port side of a post oak tree and to a narrow green protected at the front by a deep bunker. The tee shot at the 230-yard par-3 12th might be the most testing, and distracting, at Summit Rock. The kidney-shaped green rests some 80 feet below with a native area to the left and a ball-grabbing tree to the right. The views from the teeing ground are definitely picture-worthy, but concentrate on getting a shot on the green before getting the shot with your camera. No. 17, a dogleg-left at 441-yards, has a lake lining the left and large post oaks along the right fairway. The hole is also protected by a 50-yard fairway bunker that forces golfers to stay right of the water hazard. Summit Rock’s closing hole is a doozy, a 582-yard uphill par-5 that plays across native areas twice before an approach in between two front bunkers protecting an elevated green. During the round, you’ll likely play through grazing deer and you’ll see plenty of other flora and fauna amidst the rolling terrain. Summit Rock also offers players an expansive and comprehensive practice facility with a driving range and putting and chipping greens.
Perhaps the most notable amenity will be The Smokehouse, a dining venue with an open-air pergola and a large screened-in porch. Upon completion, The Smokehouse will also include comfortable indoor dining areas, congenial outdoor gathering places, fireplaces and fire pits to warm chilly Hill Country evenings and a distinctive menu featuring succulent, smoke-cured meats and fish. With the purchase of a home site in Summit Rock and upon application and acceptance, residents receive a $45,000 membership waiver to The Club at Horseshoe Bay Resort. Summit Rock membership is the highest level of affiliation offered at Horseshoe Bay Resort and includes access to all of the Club’s amenities: the Yacht Club and Marina on Lake LBJ, spa and fitness facilities, 16 tennis courts, three Robert Trent Jones golf courses, Whitewater— an 18-hole, par-72, Bermuda-grass golf course in miniature—and the Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center with it 6,000-foot runway. ALM
AMENITIES ARE SPECIAL Summit Rock’s dual comfort stations—located after the fourth and 13th holes—are worth the trip in their own right. Built with a historic cedar, stone and terra cotta exterior, golfer simply drive up and park their carts and walk in through a custom covered patio. Once inside, there’s access to a thoughtfully arranged tableside selection of fresh fruits, beverages, sandwiches and snacks and even a soft-serve ice cream machine for guests’ enjoyment. Once completed, other community amenities will include The Summit House (golf clubhouse), a recreational fish lake, comfort stations (they’re finished and absolutely amazing), walking and jogging trails and the Summit Rock Organic Farm and Apiary, which will provide fruit, vegetables and wildflower honey to the community.
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he Lone Star State has no shortage of legends. In fact, everywhere you turn within our borders, you'll find some statue or monument to a great hero of the nation, state or culture of Texas. We celebrate them, reminisce about them and add their legend to the indomitable pride that all Texans feel. They are sanguine—as much a part of our blood as family; and, like all great legends, they only grow over time. This particular tale will undoubtedly ring familiar to most
Texans. It's a story many witnessed themselves, if they grew up here in the 1970s and 1980s. Regardless of what part of Texas one called home, the details may change but the basic narrative is the same. Call it the legend of number 34 or the legend of number 20 or the legend of the Tyler Rose, it has different names in different parts of the state. But, whatever you call the story, it is one that will live forever; and a Texan need only utter his name to begin hearing everyone’s unique tale.
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hile everyone has their own perspective on this particular Texas treasure and their own stories to add to the still-growing legend, I feel I must beg the pardon of every reader because, like many of you, the legend of Earl Campbell belongs not only to Texas, but also to me. My first memory of Earl Campbell is lovingly preserved in a yellowed photo tacked to a fraying page in my grandmother’s photo album. I couldn’t have been more than six years old when, on a bright summer day, mom and dad gave me a birthday gift that tied me inexorably to the legend. It was a Columbia blue and white jersey that I immediately donned as I grabbed a football and ran out into the yard. It took no time before I was imagining that my fate would now mirror the fate of the man whose number I wore. In the Houston of the early 1980s, there was only one number to wear: number 34. It was HIS number. My experience, valuable as it may be to me, is far from unique. It stands to reason that in the late 1970s, many children around Austin felt the same way when they put on a burnt orange and white jersey with the number 20 emblazoned upon it. The story doesn’t change in Tyler, Texas. One can imagine that in the town where the legend was born, the number 20 jersey was fought and argued over at every level of football from high school to Pop Warner. No matter where you were in Texas, to wear that jersey as a child meant something. It meant that a person had impossible shoes to fill, but that one day their own name could become a legend, because it was HIS number. Even now, on game day at Darryl K. Royal Memorial Stadium or at Reliant Stadium in Houston, you will spy more than a few of all ages who still pay respect and sport a jersey with number 20 or 34 upon it. And those who know, who have their own memory to add to the legend of Earl Campbell, gain a modicum of respect for the wearer. It is, after all, HIS number. So, when he walked into the room, offering his hand and the promise of a few hours of conversation, few could blame me for immediately transforming into a toddler version of myself. It’s not a myth, not a legend. Standing before me, gently offering his hand, his smile and his kindness is a flesh and blood person. He walks in, moving much better than his back surgeries and knee replacements have allowed in recent years, and he sits down to talk. He’s emphatic, measured with his words and always gracious, offering water and patience to an interviewer who can hardly hurdle his admiration to ask a question. This is a Texas-raised, well-seasoned man who casts a very long shadow, well after his playing days are done. Naturally, like men will do, our conversation turns to the game, this past winter’s Super Bowl. “I watched some of it,” he says when asked about the game. His heart for Sunday sports just isn’t in it, and moments later, Earl explains precisely why. “Sundays after church are really spent after Tyler and my daughter-in-law and their son come over for brunch. I usually get on the
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computer and start answering Facebook.” It seems an odd response for someone whose fame is so tied to America’s favorite sport, until one realizes that his fervor for the sport itself isn’t daunted. Rather, it thrives in a different facet of football, one familiar to Austinites who claim Campbell as their own. “Now, I wouldn't dare do that on Saturdays, because that's when college football is on and it has my undivided attention.” When he proclaims this truth, it is with a smile on his face and a demeanor that belies his incredible appreciation for everything that the burnt orange and white has meant and continues to mean in the life of Earl Campbell. His devotion may be to the Longhorns, but it does not stop with the forty acres. Earl loves the game in any setting, and admires nearly every aspect of it, especially the ones that echo of his own playing days and style. Of the current game, Campbell shows respect and reflection for what the game is as well as what it used to be. He shares that he favors a few players and teams that harken back to his own career. “I would be lying if I didn't say that the University of Alabama does it, not just because they're on top,” he states. When asked why he favors that team, he goes on to elaborate. “Their head coach makes up his mind to run the football, like he did in the Georgia game—when, at halftime he said that the team that's going to win this game is going to be the one who runs the football more—and then he sent number 42 into the Georgia backfield.” It’s a dangerous proclamation in Longhorn territory, to laud the accomplishments of another conference, let alone someone other than his alma mater. But it is instantly clear that his admiration is pure and he loves the game itself, regardless of the team. And his answer is not without a wink in the direction of the college he attended. He looks forward and muses, “I think that Florida is going to run like that, with the coach [former University of Texas coordinator, Will Muschamp] coming from Texas.” Earl sees the differences between the young adults running for their school and the older pros running for their careers. He doesn’t hold it against any of them, but his pure appreciation cannot be held in check. “College kids are doing what the coaches say,” Earl explains. “Not that pro football players aren't, but they have too many dances and things going on. And by the time you concentrate on one guy, he's going to another team. It's just different.” If there were a doubt, his weekend regimen demolishes it like so many would-be tacklers from his days on the field. “On Saturday morning I usually go to Shipley's Donuts and I get a hot coffee and some of the ‘Big Earls’ they put in their kolaches,” he explains. “I watch GameDay on Saturdays and the last game I watch is Oregon, that comes on late at night. That's how much football I watch. The pro game doesn't have my interest like the college game does,” he says. And with a schedule that begins at 9 a.m. and ends often after 11 p.m. during the college season, it’s obvious that something about the purity of the college game speaks to him. For
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many, it is where his legendary story truly began. It certainly didn’t end there. It was just picking up steam. Earl Campbell was drafted as the first overall pick by the Houston Oilers in 1978, to much fanfare and celebration by the city. Jerseys of all sizes sold out throughout the city, including the one that made its way to a six-year-old’s birthday party. The entire city’s hopes were unlimited for what this gifted Longhorn could do for a team on the rise, and those hopes came true for nearly a decade. One could cement the legend of Earl Campbell by merely chronicling these accomplishments in college and pro football. As a Heisman Trophy winner, Rookie of the Year and the NFL’s most valuable player for multiple years—the list is exhaustive and worthy of acclaim. His football legacy is eternal in the minds of fans, critics and of football players everywhere. And if that wasn’t enough, he followed in his former coach’s footsteps and created a sausage empire that still thrives today. But though many may close the book on his legacy by citing a football resume that reserved his spot in the Hall of Fame from the moment he put on pads and a jersey, the legend of Earl Campbell goes well beyond that chapter. It grows in both the colorful anecdotes that litter his life in Texas, as well as in the story of triumph over tragedy that remained hidden for most of his days. The darker story begins with the all too-common effect of athletic excellence on the human body. Seen around Austin in the years since his playing days were over, Earl resembled little of the powerhouse he once had been. And, while memories of his magnificent feats remain crystalline, his declining health drew a startling contrast. Debilitated by a seemingly unending pain in his back that made walking nearly impossible, Campbell turned to medication to make days tolerable, and that medication turned into more than a treatment. In his newly released documentary, “Still Standing: The Earl Campbell Story,” Campbell’s struggle and eventual victory are put on display for the world to finally see. Christian, one of his two sons, explains the difficulty in making Earl’s struggles public. “You'd think as old as he is, he'd be ready to talk about it,” Christian says. “But it's still right there, and it's different because, as a family, it's ‘house business.’ At the same time, it's different because he's loved by millions, so it's hard to keep it that way.” Luckily for Earl, his family and the State of Texas, the demons that temporarily claimed our hero did not cling for long. His sons stepped in and confronted the largest man in their world and one of the biggest figures in Texas sports history, tackling the problem as a family. With their help, Campbell once again triumphed. He doesn’t open up about those days; too humble to look long at the road he’s traveled. But when the subject comes up, his son fills in the gaps. “He's worked really hard to get himself together,” Christian proudly
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explains in a moment when Earl isn’t in the room. And, in that simple claim, it is apparent how much a legend Campbell remains, even to his sons. Of course, to attain such hallowed status in Texas, there must be a bit of the impossible at hand. Considering some of the stories he had to share, the ‘legend’ moniker is well deserved. Take, for example, the most incredible tale of a night in Houston, when an old friend named Willie Nelson invited Earl and his friends to a concert. The two men had been friends since the days when Earl was in Austin and Willie would show up at practices. A regular at Willie’s annual gig for New Year’s Eve, Earl talked of one night that is the purest form of Texas legend. And the tale can’t be told in words other than Earl’s own, lest it lose something in the telling. “The last one [New Year’s Eve Concert] I was at was the biggest one. He [Willie] had Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and B.B. King. I was on the bus with my buddies. And Johnny Cash came on the bus and had on a pair of New Balance tennis shoes. He said, ‘Willie, I don’t know if I can go on tonight. I left my boots.’ And Willie said, ‘Earl, what size do you wear?’ I said, ‘I wear a twelve and a half.’ Johnny said, ‘that’s what I need.’ And I gave him my boots. I got my boots custom made by a guy off I-35 named Earl D., because he made Tanya Tucker’s boots. So Earl made my boots all the time. And Johnny Cash took my damn boots. And he never gave them back.” The story of Earl Campbell is triumph and tragedy, hilarious and fortunate, all in equal measure. It is humble beyond description; and, like both Austin and Texas, is impossibly big. Just like the man. As the time drew to an end, Earl indulged me one final question, filled with infinite curiosity. I asked if there will ever be another Tyler Rose, another number 20, another number 34—if there will ever be another like HIM. After careful thought, Earl responded. “As my mother said, ‘no two kids are alike.’ And she should know, she had eleven of them, he recounted. “She said that ‘Earl is just one of them. He's not the most important, he's just one of the important kids in our family,’” With this, he took a pause and smiled before saying more. “Yes, I think there will be another guy who can tote the ‘Earl Campbell shoes,’” he proclaimed. “I think God has children every day, and He blesses and He gives each one of them different talents. So, I think yes, there will be another one. They're not very big shoes to fill.” And while I respectfully disagree about those shoes, I must beg your pardon once more as I speak for all of Texas and say that we can only hope that Earl is right, because every Texan should know the legend of a man like HIM. ALM
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Of Quarterbacks and Cowboys BY C ARLO BLIG H PHOTOS BY LINDSAY SMITH
The athlete crumples to the ground in a heap and lies face down in the dirt, not moving. The hulking frame of his opponent looms over him and paces back and forth. On the sidelines, the athletic trainers know this is their moment to spring into action, but these impulses must be checked for a moment. The instant that it is safe, however, they run into the arena and begin their work. The athlete has a concussion and a broken arm and will need to be boarded. This is sports medicine on the rodeo circuit. Melissa Harrington and Melissa Ochs both live two lives, which means that there is no down time. Their days usually start around 7am at their jobs as athletic trainers at two different local high schools. For the next twelve hours—more if it’s a game day—a constant stream of wounded athletes limp through their doors and flop onto their cushioned tables for treatment. With a ratio of two athletic trainers for every 1000 athletes, the overflowing training room can look like a frantic triage unit before and after practices. Unlike teachers and coaches, they do not get conference periods during the day, and lunch is consumed on the fly. “I’ve started eating Uncrustables,” Ochs states matter-of-factly. The horror is implied. This is how lunch happens in the midst of treating
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the freshman football team. Most of the injuries dealt with in the well equipped high school training rooms are a result of over-use. “These kids will go to off season volleyball, then softball, and then club track practice after school,” explains Harrington. “We see lots of shin splints, shoulder injuries, tendonitis—these kids are doing too much and their little bodies can’t handle it.” With the health and safety of the kids as their primary concern, the two Melissas have to make critical decisions every day about what is best for the young athlete. If they decide that a student is unfit to participate, it is final. Chances are never taken with concussions and broken bones, and often a student athlete can’t get back into action until they have been cleared of all issues by a doctor. Though teenage rebellion can be a powerful force in high school athletics, it is effectively quashed. While Ochs and Harrington are respectable women first and foremost, the world of high school athletics is often a male dominated one; and the occasional scent of perfume is easily smothered by the overpowering aromas of sweat, tobacco and faint hints of misogyny that hang in the
air and tickle the nose. That they are ladies is often forgotten, and while equal rights is a worthy cause to fight for, there are subtle differences between congenial treatment and being treated as one of the guys, which is the standard. The job can make you rough around the edges, noticed in hands both cut and calloused. These women do not flinch. When the school day ends, the work day often kicks into high gear with a different event every evening: basketball playoffs on Monday; baseball on Tuesday; a surprise track meet on Wednesday; softball and soccer; tournaments and regularly scheduled track meets on Saturday. This is the list that Harrington and Ochs tick off together in a torrent. But at the right time of year, when the last athlete of the day hobbles out of the training room with both ankles wrapped and an ice bag taped to a shoulder, a transformation takes place. Comparing this transformation to that of caterpillar into butterfly would be accurate, so long as the butterfly then flew off to heal bleeding wounds. Khaki shorts, polo shirts, sneakers and visors are replaced with jeans, a heavy button down cotton shirt, boots and a large belt buckle, all topped with a custom made cowboy hat from West Texas. This is rodeo season. As volunteer rodeo sports medicine trainers, this is when twelve hour days turn into twenty hour days and life doesn’t get any better. Before moving to Ausitn, Harrington lived in Odessa, where she began her career as an athletic trainer and met her husband who worked in the same field. He was her introduction to the world of rodeo sports medicine, and it was unlike anything she had worked in before. At a rodeo in Odessa, a bull had the wherewithal to jump the fence of the arena and broke a paramedic’s femur in the process. Sometimes that happens at work. It was the beginning of a new love. When the Harringtons moved to Austin to continue their sports medicine careers, they would soon get involved with the Austin Rodeo and bring Melissa Ochs, fresh out of grad school, into the mix. For most Austinites, the Austin Rodeo is the two-week window during the year when they get themselves gussied up, indulge in funnel cakes and calf fries, ride a Ferris wheel and take in a country show. For Harrington and Ochs, along with the cowboys involved in professional rodeo, it’s two weeks of stress, love, blood and bonds. Forget the over-use injures of the high school training room. In fact, forget the training room. At the rodeo, the sports medicine office is simply a table outside in the dust and wind, and they deal in one kind of injury—trauma. Everything is different when you’re working with cowboys, some good and some gritty. “There are still gentlemen out there,” says Harrington. “It’s refreshing to know there are still gentlemen.” In the male-dominated world of the rodeo, the ladies stand out and are treated as such. Phrases like, “please,” and “thank you,” as well as hat-tipping abound. The rodeo is a pocket of chivalry that still exists, but being a lady also has its challenges. “Some cowboys don’t want us to touch them at all 'cause what can we know?” reflects Harrington.
“Those guys have to be knocked unconscious before we can touch them,” adds Ochs. Of course, this happens frequently. While the bull ride itself is so nerve wracking that those who are watching stop breathing when the bull leaves the gate, it is not the ride itself that is dangerous. Whether a cowboy has a World Championship eight-second ride, or a one-second ride, they have to get off that bull somehow, and that’s where the real danger and the trauma come into play. You’re either jumping off a wild animal, getting thrown off it or getting hung up on it by one hand, and no matter how you finally hit the ground, a one ton bull is still in the arena with you. For a lot of the cowboys in the rodeo circuit, the only medical treatment they will ever receive is with people like Harrington and Ochs, which is when they are at a rodeo with trainers at all. When you are paying out of pocket for the chance to ride a bull in the hopes of winning and making it to the next rodeo, there is no health insurance, which makes rides in ambulances and visits to the hospital out of the question. The care that they receive right there at the rodeo is critical. While there are the reluctant few that don’t want to receive treatment from a woman—or at all—there are many more that are grateful that someone is taking the time to care for them and tend to their wounds. “Some cowboys will get hurt at a different rodeo before ours and just wait to get treated by us,” says Harrington proudly. “It’s nice to have that confidence in us.” But this isn’t the high school training room where the Melissas can bench an athlete and tell them they can’t participate. If a cowboy isn’t riding then they can’t win any prize money, and nobody can tell a cowboy he can’t ride. Concussions and broken limbs aren’t going to rule them out, just make the job harder. Sometimes all the cowboys will let Ochs and Harrington do is patch them up sufficiently to get them back on the bull, even if it means taking a cast off a broken arm long enough to ride. “A cowboy can get hurt on the first night of the rodeo and needs to find a way to compete for three more nights,” muses Ochs. “It’s hard to imagine that somebody is poorer than a teacher,” says Harrington half-jokingly. “They gotta pay to play, and if they don’t win then all they eat that night is what is provided by the rodeo.” No matter how late the rodeo may run at night, come 7am the next morning, the trainers have to back at work, with their brains switched back to high school sports medicine mode to face the onslaught. They are back in their offices, where their professional determination is the final word, but there is also no “please” and no “yes ma’am” and no tip of the hat as they get treated as one of the guys or as a villain. But that’s OK, because the night before, they helped a downed cowboy, and he’s gonna remember that. For years to come, he will return to that simple table by the edge of the dirt-floored arena and thank the two women that gave him the only care he could get, and that’s worth more than any paycheck. Rodeo Austin runs from March 8-23 at the Travis County Expo Center. Visit rodeoaustin.com for more information and schedule. ALM
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Take a Summer Sip JACK ALLEN'S KITCHEN PROVIDES A PREVIEW BY S E A N K R AY P H OTO S BY R E B E CC A F O N D R E N
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THERE’S SOMETHING TO THIS AUSTIN INDEPENDENCE ,
it seems. More and more, local-based outlets are forging into territory normally commanded by big box chains. It is Austin’s salvo in the battle of suburban creep, and it’s launching great businesses into uncharted territory. Take Jack Allen’s Kitchen, for example. Built on a storied history with Z Tejas, Jack Gilmore left and dragged the independent upscale eatery concept into the Oak Hill and Round Rock areas. In doing so, one could say he is classing up the joint or educating the masses. Regardless, his sphere of influence hasn’t been relegated to food alone, as both restaurant locations boast a cocktail program that would be comfortably at home in East Austin or in the midst of downtown. The winter climate isn't very long in Austin, but it manages to drag on just long enough into March and April to build a chill in each and every resident and make many yearn for the temperature to make its steady climb into summer. As Austinites, we bundle up against the late season freeze and long for the time when flip flops and skirts will again be the norm in our wardrobe. We look forward to the days when patio visits won't have to be burdened by inquiries about heaters and all of our happy hour orders don't begin with hot tea or coffee. To give us a preview of summer, David Toby and the fine folks at Jack Allen's Kitchen have done their best to push the mercury upward, creating new cocktails that compliment the nat ura l state of the Texas climate. As if the temperatures didn’t give us enough reasons to long for warmer days, Jack A llen’s bring s us four more. There isn’t any better way to make one think of breezy days and enjoyable outdoor air than to combine the fresh taste of herbs like mint with the powerful sweetness of fruit and your favorite spirit. Rather than head in the predictable direction of a mojito, Jack Allen’s takes the concept for a spin in its P O M EG R A N AT E A N D B A S I L M A R T I N I , which plays like a mojito that’s been to finishing school. Pomegranate provides a unique and distinct sweetness, while basil— an unsung hero in some of our favorite cocktails in recent years— provides the herbal breeze. The overall effect is a very clean taste that belongs next to a pool or a boat dock, and could readily replace any margarita or daiquiri in the summer rotation. To focus on a more subtle sweetness, Toby and crew have twisted a classic drink that has recently benefitted from the cocktail revival in Austin. T H E R O U N D R O C K B E E K E E P E R is an all-local concoction
that combines whiskey (from around the corner at Rebecca Creek) with Round Rock honey & fig syrup (clearly from nearby) and mixes in a few touches of sugared hints. The drink replicates the subtly sweet taste that honey brings, without ever setting foot near the toosweet domain of the modern daiquiri. It is a leisurely drink, built specifically for a day on the front porch in a rocking chair, without a worry on the horizon. In a genius move that honors the loss of some of the best drinks born in the area, such as the Cartel and the Tequila Mockingbird, Jack Allen’s has crafted a citrus and herb cocktail that far outperforms the mojito and makes a play for the Austin mixology throne. Combining Tito’s, St. Germain and grapefruit is enough to get the attention of any summer refugee, but it is the addition of fresh sage to its TITO’S SAGE AND GR APEFRUIT
that sends the drink into new territory. The grapefruit plays off the elderflower aromatics and softens any bite that the vodka might deliver, while the sage once again provides an herbal finish to the drink that clears away any hint of the relentless sun. This cocktail was crafted to make the summer tolerable and has accomplished just that, without ever touching a margarita machine. Of course, what would summer or the state of Texas be without a margarita to accompany record highs and endless Julys? Jack Allen’s delivers the secret weapon in the fight against 100-degree temperatures by delivering the CU CU M B E R JA L A P E Ñ O R I TA . It is difficult to explain the difference that a light sweetness, rather than a heavy-handed sugaring, makes in the creation of the national cocktail of Texas summers. Cucumber, often relegated to the realm of the salad or vegetable tray, plays an important role in bridging the gap between the citrus and the tequila, all while never pushing the beverage too far toward syrupy. This is a critical balance to strike when fresh jalapeños are added to the mix and more than a slight hint of spice rises on the palate. This cocktail manages to provide intrigue and refreshment, all while inspiring the desire for there to be more of it. A dangerous mix, indeed, this drink expresses the Austinite’s relationship with the weather—it may be occasionally hot here, but it is often so sublime that we cannot get enough of it. Needless to say, Jack Allen’s Kitchen is ready for the summer. And, while you may be reading this from beneath a warm blanket or huddled indoors to escape a chilly shower, these cocktails will help you make the most of summer in Austin. ALM SPL ASH
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LUNCH, BRUNCH, WINE & DINE— Lucky Robot’s Artistic, Futuristic Dining Experience
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When I was younger and headed out to Louisiana with my family to visit grandparents, we would stop at Cracker Barrel. It was my favorite place: the toyshop, the candy barrels and especially the table-dwelling triangle pegboard puzzle. It was so much fun to walk into that countryfied venue anticipating the stimulation that all of its accommodations provided. Now, having grown up with Austin as a burgeoning metropolis, recognizing all of its changes and its shifts toward greater cosmopolitanism, I’m sorry (kind of ) to say that I feel I’ve outgrown Cracker Barrel antics, or at least out city-fied them. I’m on to newer, more progressively stimulating epicurean experiences. Thus, my new go-to, my new home base—for the culinary arts at its most artistic, for local Austin weirdness at its most innovative and for new-age eatery stimulation at its most interactive…is SoCo’s Lucky Robot. Just having opened at the end of last year, Lucky Robot was conceived as a re-envisioning of the local Zen: Japanese Food Fast brand. Done by Zen’s Adam Weisberg, the venue is a separate but equal identity, with its own form and its own intent. Lucky Robot brings to the table a different side of Japan—rather than the dark woods and spindly Oriental branches of most Japanese restaurants, this is the reincarnated Tex-Mexican, pop, manga and anime side of the culture, without sacrificing of traditional quality sushi and sashimi. It’s a contemporary Japan that is generally less pronounced in the American, and especially the local, Japanese restaurant industry. The Suracha Scramble is a prime example of Tex-Mex meeting Asian food. The dish is a mountain of organic eggs laden with cheddar cheese and caramelized onions, all drizzled with brilliant red Sriracha sauce. This dish is on Lucky Robot’s weekend Tokyo Brunch menu. It’s served with a side of crispy fried, Asian-style “homefries.” The exceptional take on traditional migas is well supplemented with mimosas, Bellinis or even the Horchata Saki Punch, which is meant to be shared among four (or perhaps a debaucherous two!). The power breakfast accoutrement is a horchata-like take on a sake cocktail. My favorite dessert item at Lucky Robot was the Salted Caramel Rice Crispy Treat. Though nominally simple, it was of the utmost indulgence. The mass of sweet puffed rice was drizzled with cajeta caramel and brûléed on top, then sprinkled with sea salt—a true testament to the fact that the divinity of the gourmet lies in the littlest of details. Though the food is quite “new age” in itself, perhaps the most innovative aspect of the restaurant is the iPad. Each group of eaters is allocated an iPad at the table. You order from it, call your server from it, and even pay your bill, paperlessly, from it. You’re entirely in charge of your own experience. It’s very similar to online shopping: you put your order in the checkout “cart,” of sorts, and when you’re ready, you send your order in. That way, you can pace your appetizers, drinks, main courses and desserts separately—and all at your own will. “It broke down barriers,” says Weisberg of the iPad. There are no waiting service roadblocks because the meal is self-led with all relevant information at your disposal. That’s not to say that interaction with waiters is lost; the wait staff can be called with a pager on the iPad—there’s no obsequious interference, but no loss of cordiality, either. Weisberg continues on, describing how Lucky Robot is “able to communicate with guests in a totally different way.” It’s innovative, efficient and, truthfully, a lot of fun. “If this is just an ordering tool, we’re failing,” Weisberg says. “If this is a communication tool, then we’re going to win.”
The menu itself, accessible as a scrolling, pictorial presentation of each dish, digitizes the experience of deciding on your meal. The images of each dish incite a glutton’s envy for what’s to come, and are especially helpful for the Asian food-illiterate, or for those who simply appreciate the true beauty of the culinary arts. “We shop with our eyes,” notes Weisberg. With options presented in this way, “people will try and experience new things that usually they wouldn’t.” Other features on the iPad include “My Hub,” which allows you to revisit your previous orders, so as to re-identify what that one amazing dish was called; nutritional information, so you can ingredient and allergen-check or enlighten yourself with an explanation of your chosen dish; and social media opportunities, including Facebook, Twitter and Yelp right at your fingertips (tweet your friends to join you, or Yelp about that delectable appetizer!). Little food-hugging robot characters hold up the icons on the digital menu, enhancing the thematically futuristic environment. Like the digital robots, the décor’s robot characters have a strong presence in the identity of the restaurant. The shadowy Austin cityscape design on the far wall that spans the length of the dining area is paraded with colorful, Godzilla-like foodie robots blithely lassoing udon noodles around the city’s tallest towers. Designed by accomplished artist-of-alltrades Cara Stewart, the work defines the restaurant’s overall industrial setting, projecting a sort of optimistic futurist perspective: bright colors (including an entire wall full of them) are ubiquitous, in the true fashion of contemporary Tokyo. It’s local sourcing in tandem with far-reaching inspiration, complete with a street view of South Congress, a full sushi bar and the auspicious natural lighting of a zealous Austin sun. ALM
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Specializing In Amazing AUSTIN’S SPECIALTY CULINARY DESTINATIONS
What began as a realization while eating tofurkey (that infamous Thanksgiving substitute made of tofu) has become quite possibly one of Austin’s new foodie treasures. Ben Runkle and Bryan Butler came to the conclusion that there were reasons to not eat meat, but that the right kind of meat—humanely treated, locally sourced and lovingly prepared—surely could outclass a soybean curd concoction. Their new endeavor on East 7th, proves their theory and leaves little doubt that all diners should experience such an epiphany. The name of the establishment is, of course, a nod to the process. But to describe the flavor of each delectable morsel as a product SALT & TIME of “Salt and Time,” doesn’t begin a proper description. 1912 E. 7th Street The cured meats at Salt and Time are prepared from (512) 522-7258 select livestock and involve the use of whole muscles in saltandtime.com the preparation, rather than the chop-shop offerings the local supermarket offers in the deli. The first traditional salumeria in Austin, Salt and Time offers various salumi, cured and uncured cuts of beef and pork, and garnishes and beverage with a local or a homemade touch. Splurge a little on the Legend Meats bacon, cut so thick it resembles a steak, and learn just how much depth of flavor a single slice can contain. Or, you can opt for a sandwich, prepared onsite with their cuts of salumi, of which the Coppa is divine. Every staff member is well versed in every product, and their expansion to include a wine and beer bar for tastings cannot come soon enough. It isn’t easy to convince an Austinite that a top-tier bakery that servers double duty as a late-night bar would be a worthy specialty destination. And that is before one delivers the information that it is located on Sixth Street near I-35, amid the shot EASY TIGER bars and Mardi Gras atmosphere that most residents 709 E. 6th Street omit from consideration. However, one bite or even (512) 614-4972 one smell of the baguettes and pastries made onsite easytigeraustin.com and there will be concessions made for a weekly visit. From the minds that delivered 24 Diner comes Easy Tiger, a new cuisine landmark for Austin. Bread connoisseurs from all points of the compass will often extoll the virtue of a bread’s crust, explaining that the crunch must give
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PHOTOS BY DANIEL RAMIREZ
The foodies have taken over Austin. If ever there were a doubt, one need only look to the emergence of the specialty food store. Here, purveyors now concentrate on one or a handful of specific items, painstakingly assuring that quality is the chief value. In doing so, they have given the city the opportunity to find precisely the right delicacy that fits a very particular need. way to a pillowy center in order for a bread to be great. After having sampled the baguette, the sourdough and the walnut levain, your Accidental Epicurean will have difficulty enjoying any packaged loaves of any kind again. Once you have visited, what seems like an odd mix—part bar, part bakery—makes perfect sense, as you consider that Easy Tiger offers sandwiches that use their breads and snacks that are a cut above Chex mix. After a night on the town, what else could serve a hungry soul better? All of this is to say nothing of the pastries, which have finally given Austinites a destination for their dessert cravings that does not begin which a ‘C’ and end with a “Zee.” The Tiger Claw is the king of the board, bearing with it a nutty sweetness that borders on sinful, if not defining it. And any day can benefit from the best start or finish that Easy Tiger can provide. It is a very strong smell. One should know that simple fact before setting foot into the Hyde Park shop likely launched the food boutique movement in Austin. The somewhat random idea for a cheese shop came from the mind of John and Kendall Antonelli, Antonelli’s and its signature smell was born in 2010. ANTONELLI’S After three years of successful operation, however, it 4220 Duval Street appears that everyone adjusts to the pungent smell (512) 531-9610 quickly enough. antonellischeese.com As any of the cheesemongers behind the counter will tell you, there are different worlds of flavor amid the different kinds of cheese that litter the glass case at the shop. For those who favor strong flavors, they offer soft-ripened varieties that contribute a great deal of aroma to the mix, as well as subtler cheeses like local goat cheese, with its cream and slight sweetness. And, while Antonelli’s sells the exotic cheese, they also have the best iterations of old standards. Take, for example, a simple cheddar. While the local grocery store may carry a sharp version, it cannot hold a candle to the Widmer 10 year-old cheddar that Antonelli’s introduced to our city. John and Kendall have managed to introduce much more to Austin, as well. By establishing Antonelli’s, they unknowingly granted permission for more specialty stores to follow a successful model and make Austin a more delicious place for everyone. ALM
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BY K E L LY B E N S O N
HOROSCOPES
March & April Mercury Retrograde may slow down communications and create glitches in the work place until it goes direct on March 18th. Challenges and mechanical errors to do with vehicles, computers, and appliances can be frustrating. Nonetheless, it can be excellent time for any kind of research of investigative work. Old friends and past lovers will make appearances in the flesh or in your inbox!
ARIES
MAR 21—APR 20
LEO
JUL 23—AUG 22
SAGITTARIUS
NOV 23—DEC 21
You need some introspective time as your birthday
Some private time may be in order now, Leo. You
Put your money where your mouth is, Sagittarius!
approaches, Aries. Reassessing a situation will help
need the space to get your thoughts aligned.
You're ready to share your talents with the world,
you clear your head. This process helps shed light
Meditation, simple exercise, or other activities
but you gotta walk the talk if you want others to
on how to deal with the present. When the sun
that can quiet your mind will be beneficial now.
get on board with your ideas. Increased play and excitement with friends, family members, and
moves into your sign on March 20th you will feel a
This is high time to look within and rediscover
surge of energy and renewed motivation, excellent!
qualities within yourself that have been shelved
potential lovers are inspiring for you now. This
Your fighting spirit pushes you to new heights.
(for whatever reason) and inject new life into them.
energy supports you getting your ideas off the ground, good!
TAURUS
APR 21—MAY 20
VIRGO
AUG 23—SEP 22
You're ready to roll up your sleeves, Taurus. You
Hold on to your horses there, Virgo, you're in for
CAPRICORN
want to see results for your efforts and you're
a busy time. Mercury is in retrograde but opposite
Lasting changes are in the works, Capricorn. Be
going to make an action plan. Old business will
your sign, creating delays and confusion. It's key
that in areas connected to your work life, or your
get wrapped up once and for all. Your sense of self-
you use your sense of precision and your eye for
home life. A residential move or renovation may stir
worth increases, as does your earning potential! You
details to catch the mistakes now. Lovers and
things up in the next few months. This can alter the
might be surprised by the support and admiration
friends from the past may come into your world
dynamics with others. If you've been letting things
you get from friends and professional circles.
asking for a second chance.
ride and not speaking up, you can bet you'll make
DEC 22—JAN 20
your point known now!
GEMINI
MAY 21—JUN 21
LIBRA
SEP 23—OCT 22
Your long-term goals are taking shape now Gemini.
Communication challenges with coworkers,
AQUARIUS
It's a key time to connect with others and discuss
friends, and partners can be irksome to say the
You're more aware of what you have and what you
your wishes openly. Friends and colleagues are
least, Libra. You want to get a clear read on
don't have at this time, Aquarius. You might find
willing to support you now, making this a good time
situations and the motivations of others. It's best to
yourself building or expanding on moneymaking
to get your toe in the door. Team sports or group
be patient and go with the flow throughout March.
strategies that you had worked on previously. It's
JAN 21—FEB 19
events can be uplifting. Romantic connections are
Come April you might feel compelled to speak up
highly likely that you will rediscover and identify
tender; you're feeling more secure about where
about a situation that you can no longer tolerate.
qualities within yourself that add to your personal
you stand.
self-worth. Your sense of personal power is increasing!
SCORPIO CANCER
JUN 22—JUL 22
OCT 23—NOV 22
It's time to sharpen your tools, Scorpio. An objective
Spiritual ideals, philosophies, questions about
review of your personal talents and skill-sets is in
PISCES
morality, and ethics may get you thinking now,
the works. Now is the time to figure out what areas
It's your time to recharge your batteries while
FEB 20—MAR 20
Cancer. (Heady topics!) You're looking for meaning
to specialize in. All forms of study and education
the sun moves through your sign. Mercury is
in this big ol' world. You might feel like you're going
are blessed now. You are ready to learn, hone, and
retrograde until March 18th and this can greatly
back over old territory, but in-fact your finding
define your niche. Romance, play, hobbies, and
affect your thinking process. Going back over
things you missed the first time around. After
recreational activities are a source of joy.
old ground may seem repetitive, but it can be a
March 18th you see solutions to matters including some you thought were lost causes.
good thing. Use this time to correct old mistakes, improve on existing concepts, and fine-tune the details.teach you.
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How to Supercharge Your Fitness and Weight Loss by Altering 3 Parameters of Exercise BY R I C H A R D K E L L E Y, M . D.
In my practice, I’m frequently asked this question: “How can I improve my exercise and the results that I’m getting. I feel like I’m doing ever y thing possible, but still not ma king t he prog ress I wa nt? ” There are 3 pa ra meters or va riables that can be managed, a ltered or cha nged, a s it relates to a ny exercise prog ra m, workout, or routine. Namely, these are Frequency, Intensit y a nd Durat ion. By a ltering a ny one of t hese t hree va riables, a sp e ci f ic exerci se or a n ent i re workout rout i ne ca n be dra matica lly a ltered to ‘kick it up a notch’ or even multiple notches. My professiona l focus ha s specif ica lly been to sh ine a light on how and why individuals such as athletes, physique compet itors a nd nat ura l bodybuilders a re able to cha nge, sculpt a nd def ine t he physica l body to exac t ing deg rees,
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wh i le most A mer ica n s st r ug g le to si mply lose weig ht . I believe what sepa rates t hose indiv idua ls who a re h igh ly successf ul, f rom t he rest of t he st r ug gling ma sses, is t he development of t he menta l capacit y required to push pa st perceived physica l lim its. The human body is more durable than we may believe, and w it hin rea son, it ca n be cha llenged w it hout brea k ing. For ma ny of us, t he lim itat ions to what we a re able to ach ieve, physica lly, a re dictated more by menta l lim itat ions t ha n by our body ’s inabilit y to per for m longer, more f requent ly or w it h higher intensit y. Having said this, for someone wishing to reap the highest level of rewa rds f rom t heir exercise prog ra m, t he number one cha nge I tend to encourage, is for exercise to become a da ily activ it y. Most of my clients who st r uggle to prog ress,
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w ill tell me t hey a re exercising on ly t wo to t h ree days per week. That schedule may be acceptable for ma intena nce of genera l hea lt h, but it ra rely reaps t he rewa rds a ssociated with weight loss, increased muscle tone or optimal athletic per for ma nce. Thus, a n increa se in Exercise Frequenc y is t he f irst key, to ‘k ick t h ing s up a notch.’ Increa sing t he Intensit y of one’s exercise, ca n a lso reap t he rewa rd s of i ncrea sed st reng t h , st a m i n a a nd a more con si s tent b o o s t i n met a b ol i sm . You don’t h ave to b e a de t e c t i ve t o d i f f e r e nt i a t e b e t we e n i n d i v idu a l s w h o s e exerci s e rout i ne con si st s of t h re e c a su a l wa l k s a rou nd t he block w it h t heir dog each week, f rom someone who is per for m ing High Intensit y Inter va l Tra ining (HIIT) a s a reg ula r pa r t of t heir week ly aerobic exercise. Con s e quent ly, by steppi ng up t he i nten sit y wh ich we dema nd of t he body du r i ng a g iven t ra i n i ng session , we ca n inf luence our body ’s abilit y to burn ca lories for longer periods of t ime follow ing exercise, a nd t his is somet hing t hat ha s been documented a s a result of inst it ut ing HIIT into one’s rout ine. High Intensit y Interval Training, may be accomplished by wa lking for a couple of minutes on a treadmill, followed by a one or t wo minutes of increased pace, speed or effort, and again followed by a couple of minutes walking. This pattern i s repeated for a set du rat ion of one ’s pla n ned workout . High Intensit y Inter val Training can be performed in many env iron ment s, including a n outdoor r un n ing t rack , pa rk or ot her set t ing. Just getting out and ‘doing something,’ without regard to it s level of intensit y, is not a ll t hat product ive. So one way to increa se intensit y level, when it comes to exercise, is simply to be conscious of what you are tr ying to accomplish a nd not just going t h rough t he mot ions of ‘spending t ime’ in exercise. Demand and challenge is what causes the body to change a nd resp ond . I nc rea si ng t he i nten sit y of one ’s exerci s e must be a conscious decision that we are going to challenge ou r s el ve s t o r u n a l it t le h a rder or t h at we ’r e g oi n g t o increase the resista nce on the elliptica l trainer or increase t he weight s we a re using for resista nce exercise. The t h ird pa ra meter t hat ca n be a ltered or ma n ipulated to ‘kick things up,’ is by increasing the Duration of exercise t ime. For a n indiv idua l who is t r y ing to lose weight , just a dd i n g 1 5 m i nut e s t o one ’s d a i l y w a l k , o ver t i me , c a n reap not iceable result s. For someone w ish ing to increa se t heir sta m ina or for someone who ha s a desire to compete, t ra in ing for a 5 or 10K race, or even a ma rat hon, is a way to ma rkedly g ive a boost to one’s exercise prog ra m. Lastly, I am an advocate of modeling the success of others in order to accomplish a ll k inds of t h ing s in life. We a re for t u nate to h ave l iv i ng a mong u s , i nd iv idua l s who a re excel lent ex a mple s of weig ht lo s s s ucce s s a nd at h le t ic excellence. The r e a r e a l s o t ho s e a m on g u s , w ho a r e m a s t er s a t ma n ipulat ing, cha ng ing a nd sculpt ing t he physica l body.
The most successf ul indiv idua ls a mong us, in a ll of t hese endeavors, a re genera lly doing ‘more’ on some level, t ha n t hose a mong us who seem to a lways st r ug gle to prog ress. By a lter i ng t he F requenc y, I nten sit y a nd/or D u rat ion our exercise, t he body w ill genera lly respond a nd rise to meet one’s intended outcome, whet her t hat is weight loss, increa sed ca rdiova scula r f it ness, or more st reng t h, tone a nd muscle def in it ion. Most of us have more cont rol t ha n we rea lize, in t his process, a nd ‘ t hat ’ is a wonder f ul t h ing to understand. The key is getting ourselves to move beyond self-imposed menta l ba r riers a nd cha lleng ing t he body to respond. The body w ill genera lly do what t he bra in tells it to do. That is t he big gest cha llenge most of us have to overcome. *Be fore beg innin g an exe rcise prog ram , or ch an g in g an e x i st in g prog ram , plea s e con s ult your physic ian to make sure the prog ram is right for your individual circumstances, health and needs. ALM R icha rd Kelley, M.D. Aut hor of The Fitness Response a nd The 3 Hour Appetite series Physicia n's Way Hea lt hy Weight Loss in Aust in, Texa s Physicia nsWay.com R icha rd KelleyM D.com
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The Power of Questions BY L I S A TA L E V
of your consciousness. In t ime a nd w it h pract ice, a much Ha ll of Fa mers, R ag s-to-riches stories, higher for m of auto -pilot k icks in, opt im izing our menta l r i si n g s t a r s who le a r ne d t o overcome i mp o s si ble o dd s operat ing system. on t hei r way up... Such i n spi r i ng f ig u res se em to sh i ne Our g reatest cha llenge in t his life is lea rning to get out s o ef for t les sly, rei nvent i ng t hem selves b efore ou r eye s . of our ow n way. On ly t hen a re we ef for t lessly mot ivated, (Th in k Opra h, President Oba ma , Madon na …) Mea nwh ile d r i v e n b y o u r i n t u i t i o n , a n d a c t i n g i n o u r o w n b e s t t he r e s t of u s s t r u g g le w it h mu nd a ne c h a l len g e s , l i ke interest. Nex t t ime you f ind yourself wa nt ing somet h ing losing t hat la st 10 pounds or f it t ing exercise into a busy “impossible” or “too good to be true,” tr y creating your own schedule. What is t he key to ditching st r ug gle a nd mov ing Power Quest ions using t hese g uidelines: towa rds success? It a l l comes dow n to t he quest ion s we HOW TO A SK P OWERFUL QUES TIONS: a sk ourselves. A big d i f ference b et we en t hose who t h r ive a nd t hose 1 . HOW DO YOU WANT TO FEEL? We often choose a goal because who st r ug g le h a s to do w it h i n ner d ia log ue. O ne of t he of how we imag ine it w ill ma ke us feel. For exa mple, you g reatest lessons I lea rned f rom a life coach is t hat ma ssive may imag ine that having lots of money would make you feel cha nge comes when let go of t he automat ic stories we tell more rela xed a nd worr y-f ree. If you sta r t w it h t he desired ourselves, a nd sta r t a sk ing power f ul quest ions. feeling rat her t ha n a materia l goa l, your discoveries might T H E S TAT E M E N T T R A P : We s p e a k t o o n e a n o t h e r i n sur prise you. A s you explore t he quest ion, “ What would it sentences—most ly statement s. It ca n feel nat ura l to t ur n ta ke to ma ke me feel more rela xed a nd wor r y-f ree? ” you t ho s e s t at ement s i nwa rd s , wher e t he y r u n ou r ment a l may rea lize what you rea lly seek is a ba la nced life—not a sof t wa re i n repeat i ng lo ops . Na z i P ropa g a nda M i n i ster hect ic schedule t hat g ives you lots of money but no energ y Jo s eph G o ebb el s i s f a mou s for say i ng , “ I f you tel l a l ie or t ime to enjoy it! big enough a nd keep repeat ing it , people w ill event ua lly 2 . REL A X , SO YOU C AN RECEIVE: Most of us were taught t hat come to believe it [a s t r ut h].” We do lea r n most ly t h rough if we wa nt somet h i ng we have to go out a nd get it . Th is repet it ion, so we must choose consciously wh ich menta l resu lt s i n a tendenc y to “g ra b” at what we wa nt , rat her tapes to r un, a nd wh ich to re-record. t ha n let t ing it come to us. Remember, g rabbing result s in Psycholog ical research st udies have shown, over 80% of our thoughts are simply repetitions of old thought patterns, a closed f ist. P ut your g reatest w ishes out t here—t hen Let re-play i ng t hem selves on auto -pi lot t h roug hout t he day. go of t he outcome, a llow ing it to happen nat ura lly. Ta ke a brea k f rom forcing t he sit uat ion a nd go do somet h ing f un How f ully we brea k f ree f rom t his ha mster wheel depends upon our abilit y to interr upt automat ic t houghts a nd cra f t or rela x i ng. T r y yog a , med it at ion , get a ma ssa ge, t a ke a nap or pret t y wa lk outside, or go for a picnic with someone empowering, engag ing quest ions instead. who ma kes you laugh. Give yourself a “ t hought vacat ion” THE VALUE OF A SKING QUES TIONS: Wherea s statements a re while your quest ion sim mers on t he back bur ner. static assertions (usua lly based on limited data), questions 3. THIS OR SOMETHING BET TER: Fa ntasies of how much bet ter a re inv itat ions to explore uncha r ted ter ritor y, f ree f rom old a ssumpt ions. Quest ions cha llenge us, like a scavenger t h i ng s wou ld b e i f we h ad t h at t h i ng we wa nt a re pa r t of t he Hu m a n Cond it ion . I n rea l it y, what ’s best for you hu nt f or new me a n s t o f u n . We b e come mor e en g a g e d i n ac t ive i nqu i r y— c u r iou s , play f u l , ex p er i ment a l—a s i f may be somet hing you’re not even awa re of. Zoom out to see t he big g er pic t u re, f rom t he per spec t ive of t he va st play ing a ga me. u n iver se t hat hold s ou r t i ny pla net . Given t he l i m it s of Open quest ion s ac t l i ke computer prog ra m s t hat r u n i n t he backg rou nd wh i le you do ot her t h i ng s . Li ke a ny huma n percept ion in t he g ra nd scheme of t h ing s, a lways remember to ask for t his—or somet hing bet ter—to let go of ment a l s of t wa re, you r que st ion s w i l l come back to you t h roug hout t he day, weav i ng t hem selves i nto t he f a br ic at tach ments a nd a ssumpt ions of what ’s best for you. ALM THERE A RE SOME PEO PLE WH OS E LI V E S A RE A T E S TA ME N T TO THE POWER OF WILL .
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Your Most Neglected Body Part BY F R E D S A S S A N I , C P T | M O D E L : L I Z M O O R E P H OTO S BY D C M P H OTO G R A P H Y, D C M P H OTO G R A P H Y.CO M
I h a v e a h a r d t i m e f i g u r i n g o ut w h y p e ople u n i ve r s a l l y n e g le c t t o t ra in t heir legs a nd concent rate s o l e l y o n t h e i r up p e r b o d y. It 's a f unny thing, since proper leg training will dramatically deliver total body results. Wa l k i nt o a ny g y m on a nd you'l l s e e t he b ench pre s s ta ken, t he dumbbells being curled-a nd a n empt y squat rack in t he cor ner. Leg exercises are challeng ing, tough and it requires g reat for m , I won't deny t h at , but t he b enef it s a re more t h a n wor t h t he exer t ion. A C A S E FO R YO U R L EG S You r leg s a re a major muscle g roup, so it 's no su r pr ise t hat t ra in ing t hem w ill get you big t ime results. Tra in ing your leg s w ill... 1 . M E LT FAT F R O M YO U R B O DY. A s I ment ione d a b ove , leg exercises a re tough. Your leg s a re a la rge pa r t of your b o dy, s o each exerci s e l it era l ly move s you r whole b o dy. This is precisely why a good leg workout w ill f ire up your metabolism to melt fat away. You'll burn more calories while exercising your leg s t ha n a ny ot her body pa r t. Due to t he intense nat ure of a leg workout, your metabolism becomes elevated for more tha n 24 hours. That mea ns t hat for a n ent ire day your body cont inues to bur n ex t ra ca lories w it hout a ny ext ra ef for t on your pa r t. Who wouldn't love t hat?
2 . BUILD STRENGTH FOR EVERYDAY LIFE . How of ten do you u se you r leg s? Most of u s depend on ou r leg s con st a nt ly throughout the day-so wouldn't it make sense to streng then our indiv idua l mode of tra nspor tation? Kind of like put ting a super cha rger on t he eng ine of your ca r. Exercising your leg s isn't only about increa sed st reng t h; you'l l a lso i mprove you r coord i nat ion , ba la nce a nd ca rd iova sc u la r hea lt h . Th is mea n s t hat you'l l be a ble to do a nd exper ience t h ing s t hat you ot her w ise would have m issed. You on ly live once, right? 3. U N COV E R N AT U R A L M U S CL E S H A P E . L e t 's b e hone s t , toned leg s a re at t rac t ive. I'm not say i ng t hat you're leg s w ill bulge w it h muscles (un less we t ra ined you for t hat), but I a m say i ng t hat con sistent ly t ra i n i ng you r leg s w i l l uncover your nat ura l toned shape. Ma ny of my clients discover a whole new level of conf idence af ter get ting t heir legs back into shape. Women e s p e c i a l l y enjoy t he f r e e dom t o we a r shor t s or a sk i r t w it hout feeling emba r ra ssed to show t heir leg s. Wouldn't you love t hat f reedom? Oh , a nd I shou ld tel l you t h at a s you st reng t hen you r leg s , you'l l a l s o re duce t he r i sk of i nju r y t o you r lower back because you'll act ua lly lea r n to pick t hing s up of f t he g round t he right way. Now t hat I've conv i nce d you to pay more at tent ion to your leg s, here a re t hree of t he top exercises you should do. Each of t hese exercises have dozens of dif ferent va riations, s o h a ve f u n a nd a lw a y s ke ep you r workout s f r e sh a nd cha lleng ing.
THE SQUAT This exercise will work roughly over 247 muscles at one time which makes squats the king of all exercises. Start with your feet shoulder width apart and toes slightly pointed out wards. Keep your head straight and inhale as you bend your knees and hinge your hips back to avoid having your knees going over your toes. Keep your chest out and keep your back straight, go down until you have reached 90 degree and exhale as you push back up to a standing position. A slightly wider stance will put more emphasis on your hamstrings and gluts, and a more narrow stance will put more emphasis
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on your quadriceps. There are many variation of the squat as you can use a barbell, dumbbells or Kettle bells.
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THE LUNGE Start with your feet together, take a large step forward and bend both knees down into a 90 degree angle without hitting your back knee on the ground. Never push your front knee over your toe as this will put unnecessary pressure on your Knee cap and will result in future injuries. Keep your shoulder back and push your chest out in order to keep your back strait. Exhale as you press yourself back up to a standing or continues walking
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lunge. To intensify your lunges you can use a barbell, dumbbells or Kettle bells.
ROMANIAN DEAD LIFT Allow the dumbbells to hang down in front of you as you stand on the platform with your feet shoulder width apart. Lean forward at your waist, keeping your back flat, with a slight bend in your knees, bringing the dumbbells down past them. Exhale as you straighten your legs and lift the dumbbells up. When you are standing upright lean back slightly and squeeze the muscles of your lower back and gluts. Hold this contraction for a
By no stretch of the imag ination are these three the ONLY leg exercises out ava ilable. A nd t hat 's t he ot her g reat t hing a b out t r a i n i n g you r leg s . . .you h ave t on s of opt ion s a nd va r iat ion s. However if you ma ster t hese t h ree exercises
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moment. Inhale and slowly return back down to the starting position. You can also perform this exercise using barbell, dumbbells or Kettle bells.
you w ill bur n a ton of ca lories during your workout s, tone your leg s a nd st reng t hen your ent ire body, a nd you w ill be building a g reat over a ll f it ness foundat ion t hat w ill able you to add more exercises a nd va riations in t he f ut ure. ALM
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