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contents RE VIEW 8

TO EAT: JTeez Café TO DRINK: Gerald's Martini Bar

HEALTH VIEW 10

Heart of the Matter

FIT VIEW 12

In It for the Long Run

COVER VIEW 14

Local Brews

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TRAVEL VIEW 18

One-Tank Trip: SHREVEPORT

NON-PROFIT VIEW 20

D.O.R.S.: Developing the Future

EVENT VIEW 22

Bourbon & Bowties

IN EVERY ISSUE 6 23 25

Letter Calendar of Events Picture This!

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8 ON THE COVER At first glance after walking in, Oil Horse appears to be pretty much like any other tavern. Straight ahead is the bar, with the bartender ready to serve from one of 10 taps behind him. Over there are tables populated with folks enjoying beer and conversation.

But then you notice a few things are different ... pg. 14

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Dear Readers, Have you heard the quote “Change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end”? Whoever said that is right.

In your hands is a magazine that has been in the works for months and is the brainchild of an idea we had years ago. It grew from the belief that our city deserves a high-quality magazine to call its own. now it has one. Welcome to View.

In bringing you this first-ever issue, we spent a deal of time considering how to incorporate this with the core products dear to our hearts. We decided to launch View as a flip-the-cover concept with Charm because it has an established audience we know also will love View. but View is a new magazine, one with the aim of bringing you features about the best, brightest and boldest things happening in our beautiful city. Don’t worry about Charm; it remains important and will continue to be aimed at delivering features for and about women in our community, along with beauty, fashion, shopping and Picture This pages.

To that, we have added a new publication that celebrates our community.

While Charm primarily focuses on women, View is simply focused on our community at large. In its pages, you will find a range of topics, such as this month’s cover story celebrating Longview’s first brewpub, Oil Horse brewing Co. Our city’s brewpub was borne out of a trend that has seen brewpubs pop up across Texas.

When thinking about what regular features we should include, we realized how important nightlife and food are in east Texas. We like to have a good time and know our fellow east Texans do, too. So each month we’re on a mission to explore the best places to eat and have a night out on the town. We’ll be bringing your our own reviews of restaurants and bars in our eat & Drink section. and, as much as we like to have a good time indulging in all the flavors the Piney Woods has to offer, we also like to stay healthy. That prompted a Health & fitness section, in which we’ll be bringing you features about just that – health and fitness. Our launch issue for january/february came at the perfect time for us to write about heart health, as february is american Heart Month.

In addition to our features, in View we also want to tell you about some of the greatest events happening in our community. So, in every issue you’ll find a comprehensive calendar of events, an event spotlight and profile of a nonprofit organization. In this issue, you’ll learn about how D.O.r.S. youth Transition Center is changing lives and how an upcoming fundraiser will benefit Longview’s only hands-on children’s science museum.

While we know there are many wonderful things happening in the View, as many of us call our city, there also are many great things happening outside its borders. In the spirit of encouraging you, our readers, to get out and explore, we decided to bring you ideas for onetank travel trips. These trips will take one tank of gas but get you outside of Longview for new adventures.

So, as we ring in a new year, we’d like to welcome you to View. a lot of love, time and dedication went into putting this magazine together. We hope you enjoy it and hope you’ll help us celebrate Longview!

Cheers!

clane@news-journal.com

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review

to

eat

jteez café

In east Texas, you can find many The heat from the sauce pairs well with the seasoned rice and great places to warm your taste buds, sweetness of the pineapple.

The fried catfish is some of the best around. That’s saying something especially if you are craving Tex-Mex. in this neck of the woods. fresh, crispy, wonderfully seasoned. but what if you want Caribbean? Visit as for sides, the only thing that felt lacking was the island slaw. It jTeez Café, located next to Starbucks might just be my palate. you might enjoy it more. The roasted corn and on the corner of McCann road and poblano blend that comes with it could be eaten every day.

Loop 281.

Dessert wise, go straight for the Key Lime Pie. Skip everything This place serves up the heat, but else. It puts your grandma’s to shame. that heat isn’t all you taste in the dishes The prices are reasonable and you get a lot of food. The service is at jTeez Café. amid the heat, you also excellent. It is a great date night spot, where you won’t be overcrowded taste the great seasoning and flavors that this restaurant offers. and can hear the person you are with. for appetizers, the jerk Style Shrimp comes with eight large While I haven’t had the pleasure, they do serve up brunch, one of shrimp covered in their spicy jerk sauce on top of spicy cabbage. The the few spots in town that offers that on the weekend. If their brunch cabbage helps with the heat of the jerk sauce, which is fairly hot but is any bit as good as their dinner menu, please, take my money. not unappetizing. but the best bet is the jTeez Sampler that comes with bacon wrapped plantains, catfish fritters, chicken wings and slaw. as for entrees, the Caribbean Pineapple boat is one of the best things on the planet. Pick chicken or shrimp tossed in their jerk sauce, served over island rice and half a pineapple. a trifecta of deliciousness.

JTeez Café 409 W. Loop 281, Suite 105, Longview | (903) 663-5555 www.facebook.com/jteezcafe/ 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday Happy Hour 3 – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday

Takes Reservations Yes | Delivery No | Take-out Yes | Accepts Credit Cards Yes | Good for Groups Yes | Attire Casual | Ambience Casual Noise Level Average | Alcohol Full Bar | Happy Hour Yes | Outdoor Seating Yes | Has TV Yes | Waiter Service Yes | Caters

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drink

gerald's martini bar

On a Thursday night in December, my friends and I visited Gerald’s Martini bar, the venerable Tyler Street establishment in downtown Longview that offers a “big city” feel.

The bar was full of partygoers from a party in the private room adjacent to the bar. The mood was festive and the music rolled over from the band playing in the party room. Owner Gerald rodriguez himself could even be seen mingling with customers.

The atmosphere at Gerald’s is cozy; the long, narrow space is bathed in low light. There is plenty of comfortable seating both at the bar and at bar-height tables lining the opposite wall. In addition, there are comfy sofas grouped for more casual seating. There

is also a covered patio in the back with even more seating, and heaters to keep you cozy even in the winter.

Gerald’s offers an extensive martini list, which the knowledgeable bartenders execute with ease. you quickly feel like a regular – the waitstaff was flawless when fulfilling orders subsequent to our first; he had our drinks memorized. In addition to martinis, Gerald’s offers a full bar and bartenders can make any drink you can envision along with some of their own creations. The bar also offers a nice variety of beers for those who don’t prefer cocktails.

Our night at Gerald’s was fun – great friends and great cocktails – we will definitely be back!

Gerald’s MarTini Bar 106 E. Tyler St., Longview | (903) 553-1707 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 5 p.m. – 12 a.m. Friday; 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. Saturday

Accepts Credit Cards Yes | Good for Groups Yes | Ambience Classy | Noise Level Average | Alcohol Full Bar Happy Hour Yes | Best Nights Thu, Fri, Sat | Outdoor Seating Yes | Has TV Yes

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healthview

heart of the matter Words by aPrIL barbe

There

are occasions in life that may cause

ferguson said. Other symptoms include pain in the back,

a heart to skip a beat — a close call

indigestion, passing out or even complaints of arthritis flare ups in

driving on the highway, an unexpected event, or maybe even seeing the love of your life.

the joints of the arms or shoulders.

What better time than now to learn about how to prevent

but if symptoms, such as shortness of breath and pain in one

heart disease? february is national heart health Month. feb.

or both arms, overcome you, it could be heart disease, according

3 is national Wear red Day for women’s heart health awareness,

to Longview experts.

and it’s also the day of Longview’s annual Go red for Women

“heart disease is the leading cause of death of both men and women, accounting for 1 in 7 deaths in the united States,” said

Luncheon. The luncheon is planned from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. feb. 3 at Maude Cobb Convention and activity Center.

Charlsie ferguson, board certified acute care nurse practitioner

So, what is the actual likelihood of having a heart attack?

with Good Shepherd Medical associates Cardiology. “heart

“In fact, one out of every three women dies from cardiovascular

disease kills someone in the u.S. every 84 seconds and strikes

disease. nearly half of all african-american adults have some

someone every 42 seconds. It is the no. 1 killer of women, taking

form of cardiovascular disease, 48 percent of them being women.

more lives than all forms of cancer combined.”

furthermore, 64 percent of women that die suddenly from heart

Common symptoms of heart disease include the typical

disease have no previous symptoms of the disease,” ferguson said.

“elephant on my chest” feeling, sweating and/or lightheadedness,

Statistics from the Department of health and Community

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Hospital Consulting also show that heart disease is the biggest

Greifenkamp also provided suggestions for help after heart

threat to the women and men of East Texas and the leading cause

disease has been diagnosed.

“Damage cannot be truly reversed. However, we can improve

of death in the region.

Dr. Jonathan Greifenkamp, interventional cardiologist/cardio physician for Longview Regional Medical Center, said 80 percent

chances of better ‘remodeling’ of damaged heart muscle. Stem cell research is ongoing,” Greifenkamp said.

He added that those at risk should get at least 30 minutes of

of heart disease patients are younger than 65. He added that men

aerobic exercise at least five days per week, adhere to a strict diet

are at a greater risk than women.

What should someone at risk for heart disease do to prevent

and know your family history in order to be proactive.

“Once someone has been diagnosed with heart disease,

its onset?

Greifenkamp suggested eating foods high in antioxidants, such

treatment options will always include medications, but the

as fruits (especially berries) and vegetables, fish high in omega-3

additional therapy of stents, balloon angioplasty, open heart

fatty acids (like salmon) and avoiding red meat.

surgery, or higher risk procedures may be appropriate, depending

Ferguson agreed and added that whole grains, poultry and

on the needs of the patient,” Ferguson said. “It is so important to

foods low in saturated fats, trans fat and sodium are the most

seek medical care for symptoms of a heart attack early and to be

beneficial at lowering risks of cardiovascular disease.

screened for heart disease before it becomes an emergency.”

She said incorporating a healthy lifestyle with diet and exercise

Another important action to take to avoid heart disease is to

and quitting smoking are necessary to avoid such an emergency.

exercise.

“The most common risk factor for heart disease in the United

Therefore, while one little flutter of your aortic valve could

States is inactivity,” Ferguson said. “Therefore, any aerobic

occur as you look deep into the eyes of the one you love, it should

exercise, such as walking, swimming, riding a bicycle or group

not come with any other symptoms.

Here’s to a happy and healthy heart for National Heart

fitness options, such as boot camps and Zumba, are great options!”

And while preventative therapy is best, Ferguson and

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If

you are like millions of other americans, you’ve vowed to get in

example, if you can ride 15 miles in an hour, then next week increase

better shape in the new year. Luckily, there are plenty of ways

five more miles. Once you get your mileage up, start to increase your

to go about doing that on your own time, in your own space. running, walking and cycling are among the best activities you can do on your own and there are plenty of upcoming races and tours in the

speed. See if you can ride 20 miles in one hour. That works your endurance, he said. you can apply the same concept to running.

Longview area to provide motivation and get you in a training mindset.

“The big thing with running is to work on mileage first, then speed,”

“One thing you can do is get out and do something to get your

he said. “Slowly increase, like from three to five miles. Do interval

heart rate up for 30 minutes,” said Longview personal trainer Kevin

training (i.e., sprint a lap, walk a lap and add a hill workout). Sprint

buchanek.

up a hill, jog back down. This is all good for endurance and increasing

He said that if you’re a beginning exerciser, to start out more slowly.

Walk for 30 minutes and build from there.

speed.”

Don’t forget the strength training. buchanek recommends to build

also, if you’re older than 50, take it easy starting out.

your hamstrings, quadriceps, glutes and all the other muscles needed

“If you’re in your 20s and 30s, you’re probably OK for a higher

for optimal performance in a bike or road race.

intensity workout,” he said. “but you don’t want to get injured or burn out so that you can’t exercise.”

He also encourages people to get into a gym for weight-bearing exercises, or to get equipment you can use at home.

“With the new year, now is the time to get a piece of equipment for your home that hopefully won’t be a coat rack by february,” he said. buchanek and his colleagues at Personally fit by Chris Hill recommend a three-pronged approach to training.

“We encourage cardiovascular exercise, something aerobic; strength training; good nutrition,” he said. “We help you lose weight, increase your energy level and build endurance so you feel better overall.”

“also stretch, before and after every exercise,” he said. “you don’t want the muscles tightening up so that you injure yourself. you definitely want to work in those flexibility exercises.”

So now that you have a plan to get moving and get training, set a goal for yourself to keep you motivated to keep working out.

The Longview area has several outdoor activities coming up for people of all fitness levels to enjoy.

The new Kilgore to Longview run will take place feb. 11. as the name implies, it’s an 11-mile run from Main Street in downtown Kilgore to the Maude Cobb Convention and activity Center in Longview.

“It’s the first year of the new era,” said Longview running Club

If participating in one of the local races is a goal, but you haven’t

President jacob Garcia. “This run used to be put together by the

started to train, the time to get moving is now. If you’re a consistent

Longview running Club in the late ’70s and it took place until around

exerciser, buchanek recommends to start increasing mileage on the

1990 when the construction on Highway 31, bumped us out of the way.

bike or on the road, see how you feel, and build from there. for

Then there was a Diana to Longview run for a few years; from that, the

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Longview Half Marathon was born and has been happening for the

place,” Boiles said. The run begins at 8 a.m. Feb. 4 and the bike tour

past five or six years.”

starts at 10 a.m.

Garcia expects about 400-500 participants for this inaugural race, and each finisher will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt and a medal.

“We’re excited about Kilgore to Longview, everyone who

Freeze Your Fanny, aptly named because it’s always held the first weekend of February which is historically the coldest weekend of the year, is the only fundraiser for East Texas Lightnin’, which provides athletic and recreational events for individuals with disabilities. The

participates will have a fantastic morning,” Garcia said.

Because weather is always an issue in February, there will be an

event typically attracts about 500 participants.

inside arena for participants to congregate before the start of the race.

“You should come out because, No. 1, it is our one and only

Shuttles will be available from Longview to the starting line of the race

fundraiser,” Boiles said. “And, because of 29 years of a good, clean fun

in Kilgore that morning.

Saturday morning. We have a good time and good sponsors and the

Runners will race along Texas 31 from Kilgore to Longview, then

participants come from all over.

Registration

weave through some city streets to arrive at Maude Cobb.

“It’s going to be a great post-race party,” Garcia said. “A few local businesses are participating. Texas Roadhouse will cook hamburgers for finishers and family members. There will be beer for participants 21 and older. Police have provided support for the course and the post party. Chick-fil-A will provide some breakfast and coffee. Coffee will also available at starting line.”

For more information or to register for the race, visit www.longviewrunningclub.com or www.sportspectrum.com.

Freeze Your Fanny, on Feb. 4, is in its 29th year of raising funds for the East Texas Lightin’ Special Olympics team.

B’Ann Boiles, event director, attributes the success to “good volunteers and good athletes on the tour.”

“It’s a great time for them to get back in the saddle and enjoy the hospitality it provides,” she said. “It’s a just a good event.”

Participants in Freeze Your Fanny have a choice of five routes, 10 to 60 miles each. Participants can bike or do a combination of biking and running. The tour begins at Johnston-McQueen Elementary, 422 FM 2751 in Longview and heads up U.S. 259 North.

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If you want a sanctioned road race that will earn you qualifiers, the Ambucs Half Marathon and 5K is for you.

This year’s race will be March 18, according to race director Tim Hood.

The race will start and end at Longview High School and both the half marathon and the 5k will start at 7:30 a.m. but head in different directions, Hood said.

The race benefits Ambucs, and people should participate because of the worthy cause, Hood said.

“We provide mobility to those who do not have it,” he said.

This year, the race expects 500 participants and 100 percent of proceeds go back into Ambucs’ mission.

Registration is available now at www.longviewambucs.com.

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Friday night in downtown Longview and a pedestrian on Tyler Street is dodging others as he makes his way

to Oil Horse Brewing Co. The evening sidewalks are busier Fridays and Saturdays since the brewery – and a coffee shop across the street – opened.

At first glance after walking in, Oil Horse appears to be pretty much like any other tavern. Straight ahead is the bar, with the bartender ready to serve from one of 10 taps behind him. Over there are tables populated with folks enjoying beer and conversation.

But then you notice a few things are different.

Where are the TVs that are perpetually on in many bars, or the music soundtrack? Here, it’s quieter, with only the hum of conversation, laughter, and, this night, the sound of beanbags landing as a couple of groups

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play beanbag toss. It’s a few levels brighter than a typical bar, too, so patrons can see who they’re talking to and what they’re drinking.

None of that is by accident, says John Oglesbee, co-owner and one of the brewers at Oil Horse, Longview’s first brewpub.

“It’s about conversation,” he says. “It’s about fellowship.”

It’s also about fresh beer brewed right on site.

With names like Nodding Donkey, Landman and Big Inch, the brews’ monikers pay tribute to East Texas’ oil field heritage. That’s also the case with the name Oil Horse, which co-owner and brewer Jack Buttram points out is another name for an East Texas pump jack. So is Nodding Donkey, of course, and Big Inch is the historic pipeline that moved Pineywoods crude to East Coast refineries to fuel Allied Forces during World War II. The beers come from the brewers’ know-how using the equipment most visitors’ eyes will settle on soon after stepping in off the street – shiny fermentation and brite tanks standing at one side of the establishment. It actually is two breweries – one with a 240-gallon capacity and another that brews about 15 gallons. The smaller one, Buttram explained while brewing recently, is used to test recipes and

Words by RIC BRACK Photos by CHRIS LOZANO and LES HASSELL

brew special batches. The bigger one is working every other week to produce a variety of beers to supply restaurants and bars around the city, as well as the brewery’s own taproom. It is open Friday evenings, first and third Saturday evenings and for special events.

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Such brewhouse equipment has become more

two former Longview home brewers hoped to be

common in Texas establishments since 2013, when

getting in at the front of the curve, and looked to

the Legislature approved several measures that made

the growth at True Vine and other breweries that

craft brewing a more viable business in the state. Those

had a head start as a model.

measures get credit for helping launch Oil Horse, too.

LAWS CHANGED

They leased the former retail space at Tyler and Center streets and began in late 2015 to convert it to a brewery. In late December 2015, they received

East Texas’ state Sen. Kevin Eltife was the driving

approval from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage

force behind most of the changes approved that year,

Commission to operate a production brewery

which gave brewpubs the ability to sell their products

and opened their taproom for the first time in

into distribution and to manufacture brews for on-

early May.

site drinking. The Tyler Republican says he has been

The business is growing quickly, with

pleased to see businesses such as Oil Horse and his

production doubling in the nine months Oil Horse

own city’s True Vine Brewing Co. growing.

has been in operation. It has grown along with

Though state law legalized brewpubs in 1993, just

demand for its beers, which now are on tap at

59 were in existence by 2011, placing Texas well below

the taproom and six other locations in Longview.

the national average.

It is not yet available in retail package formats,

Among his goals with the legislation, Eltife says,

but the partners hope to add bottling or canning

was to help microbreweries become established and

equipment in the next year or two. “That’s a lot of

grow into tourist destinations – much as Texas has

expense,” Buttram says.

seen with its wine industry – to provide increased tax base for local communities and the state.

Indeed, East Texas has seen several microbrewers

business in its home city is a distinction Oil Horse shares with other East Texas brewers.

Lufkin’s Big Thicket Brewery, established in

each in Longview, Tyler, Lufkin, Texarkana and

2014, calls itself Angelina County’s first brewery.

Seven Points now operating. Two more have been

Like Oil Horse, it has taken a name with local

announced, in Tyler and Pittsburg.

meaning in Deep East Texas’ piney woods. Its

the state.

“Before 2013, Texas was one of, if not the hardest,

logo is a crosscut saw halfway through a pine log.

Its beers also take their names from local lore:

OIL HORSE

Pineywoods, Treble Hook and Axe Guard.

place to do business,” says Paul Gatza, director of the

Shreveport also has seen growth in the segment,

Colorado-based Brewers Association, a trade group

with two breweries established in that city in the

that tracks the industry. “That’s not the case anymore.”

past four years, and another in Bossier City.

As of 2015, according to association data, 189 craft

A similar sense of hometown pride comes

breweries were operating in Texas. They produced

through in some of True Vine’s beers, including

1.14 million barrels of beer in 2015, adding $3.77

its Rose City Pale Ale. And, like Oil

billion to the Texas economy – the third-largest impact

Horse and Big Thicket, True

of such breweries in any state.

Vine was the first microbrewer

The business also is growing across the U.S.

to do business in Tyler when it

According to the Brewers Association, national growth

got its start in 2011. With a head

topped 13 percent in 2015. But that was dwarfed by

start of a few years and boosted

growth of more than 61 percent from 2014 to 2015

by the 2013 laws, it has increased

in Texas.

production enough to provide

A LOT OF FIRSTS

TRUE VINE

Being the first commercial microbrewer to do

established since the laws were changed – with one

Similar growth has been experienced across

JOHN OGLESBEE LEFT JACK BUTTRAM RIGHT

canned and kegged products to dozens of retail locations and taps

Such growth was part of the reason Oglesbee and

in Tyler, Longview and elsewhere

Buttram made the leap into the business last year. The

in East and North Texas. It also has continued on pg. 16 

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Oil Horse Brewing Co. provided a model for Oil Horse to follow.

was available at six other restaurant or bar locations

“They really blazed the trail for craft beer in East

in Longview. A seventh was set to start drafting beer

Texas,” Buttram says, adding that the Tyler brewery

this month, and the partners were making plans to

has become an informal partner and adviser for Oil

expand sales across Longview, as well as to Kilgore

Horse. “We talk to them monthly, if not weekly.

and Marshall.

They’ve been really open and helpful.”

The two share brewing supplies when needed, Oglesbee says, and something else: an unapologetic Christian foundation. At True Vine it is obvious from the business name, which refers to the Scripture from the Gospel of John in which Jesus said, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the keeper.”

At Oil Horse, Buttram and Oglesbee say they work

Silver Grizzly Espresso, the establishment directly across Tyler Street, is one of the brewery’s outlets. It has three taps and the legal ability to serve growlers, glass jugs that allow customers to buy 64 ounces of beer for off-premise consumption. Current Texas law won’t allow Oil Horse and other production breweries to sell in that way.

to project their Christianity through deed. And they

Josh Neibert, lead barrista at Silver Grizzly, says

hope the environment and product they serve can

Oil Horse beer had become popular enough that

help. “We’re not flaunting it,” Oglesbee says. “But beer

the shop was nearly sold out its supply of growlers by

is one of those things, you can talk about anything with

early December. It also sells beer for consumption on

a pint in your hand and tempers won’t be inflamed. It

premises at the coffee shop that opened in fall 2016.

lets you talk about these things if it’s in moderation.”

Neibert also reflected on increasing activity

Moderation, Buttram says, is key to all they do. For

downtown and the impact of food trucks, which

example, the taproom closes by 9 p.m. on the days it’s

Longview ordinances last year were changed to allow.

open. “Both of us have families, so we want to be at

The Rolling Hunger, the first food truck permitted

home,” he says. But it’s also important to the partners to maintain a distinction between what they provide and a typical bar.

“We’re family friendly,” Buttram says. “We’re not a bar. We hope to sell our beer to bars, but this is to let people see where the beer is made. … It’s an operating brewery. It’s a beer factory.”

SELLING PRODUCT While sales from the Tyler Street taproom remain a big part of the business, Oil Horse by early December

by the city, sets up around the corner from Oil Horse most nights it’s open to serve the brewery’s customers.

It’s become a key part of the experience for many patrons, Oglesbee says.

And taken together, the new businesses are making a difference downtown.

“Especially on weekend nights, you can really see the difference,” Neibert says. “It’s been great to have the food truck over there, and Oil Horse and us. It’s a good trio on this corner.”

Oil Horse Beers On Tap Oil Horse Brewing Co. by late December was providing beer for sale at its taproom and six other Longview locations, with plans to add more in. Here’s a look at where you can find it in Longview:

• On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina | 200 W. Loop 281 • Oil Horse Brewing Co. | 101 W. Tyler St. • Silver Grizzly Espresso | 100 W. Tyler St. • T. Blanco’s Mexican Café | 1045 Gardiner Mitchell Parkway • BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse | 314 W. Loop 281 • Rotolo’s Pizzeria | 3407 N. Fourth St. • Cajun Steamer | 3084 N. Eastman Road

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101 W. TYLER ST. • LONGVIEW

OPEN: 5-9 p.m. Friday, 2-9 p.m. first and third Saturdays, by special arrangement PHONE: (903) 241-4686 ONLINE: oilhorsebrewing.com; @Oilhorsebrew; facebook.com/Oilhorsebrew Est. 2016

True Vine Brewing Co. 219 S. ENGLEWOOD AVE. • TYLER

OPEN: 5-20 p.m. Friday, 2-10 p.m. Saturday, special events, by special arrangement PHONE: (903) 600-0124 ONLINE: truevinebrewing.com; @truevinebrewing; facebook.com/truevinebrewing Est. 2011

Big Thicket Brewery

113 WEST SHEPARD AVE. • LUFKIN

OPEN: 5-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday, 3-11 p.m. Saturday, by special arrangement.

PHONE: (936) 229-9114 ONLINE: bigthicketbrewery.com; @LufkinBeer; facebook.com/BigThicketBrewery Est. 2013

Pecan Point Brewing Co. 213 MAIN. ST. • TEXARKANA

OPEN: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday PHONE: (903) 306-0661 ONLINE: pecanpointbrewing.com; @pecanpointbrewing; facebook.com/pecanpointbrewing Est. 2014

Cedar Creek Brewery 336 E. CEDAR CREEK PARKWAY SEVEN POINTS

OPEN: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday PHONE: (903) 432-2337 ONLINE: cedarcreekbrewery.com; @cedarcreekbeer; facebook.com/CedarCreekBrewery

Great Raft Brewing Co. 1251 DALZELL ST. • SHREVEPORT

OPEN: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, noon-9 p.m. Saturday, by special arrangement PHONE: (318) 734-9881 ONLINE: greatraftbrewing.com; @greatraftbrewing; facebook.com/GreatRaftBrewing Est. 2012

Red River Brewing Co. 1200 MARSHALL ST. • SHREVEPORT OPEN: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, 3-9 p.m. Friday, 2-9 p.m. Saturday, 2-8 p.m. Sunday, by special arrangement PHONE: (318) 317-4110 ONLINE: redriverbeer.com; @redriverbeer; facebook.com/RedRiverBeer Est. 2013

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TRAVEL VIEW

ONE-TANK TRIP:

SHREVEPORT Words by AMY MCHANEY

MY

family lived in Shreveport when I was a little girl. I

100 Southern Foods That You Absolutely, Positively Must Try

have vivid memories of being dropped off at St. Joseph

Before You Die

Catholic School – decked out in my plaid uniform jumper – by

In addition to the extensive selection of po'boys, Herby-K’s

my dad, who waved good-bye to me from behind the wheel of his

offers a wide array of seafood selections with a Louisiana flair as

silver Cutlass Supreme with a T-top. I remember the tall pine trees

well as a children’s menu and a full bar.

and egg hunts at Columbia Park after services at King’s Highway

For an afternoon snack, stop in at Strawn’s Eat Shop, the famous

Christian Church on Easter Sunday. In my mind’s eye, Shreveport

purveyor of heavenly ice box pies. Strawn’s has been in business

is beautiful and idyllic.

Now that my grown-up family lives in East Texas, we are just a short hop away from Shreveport. I’ve enjoyed visiting some of the haunts of my childhood and seeing how Shreveport has evolved. It’s an easy trip on I-20 to the “big city,” where many hidden gems – and the tall pine trees – await.

TO EAT The state of Louisiana is widely regarded as a gourmand’s dream.

My husband considers himself a foodie and declared long ago that if he didn’t hail from the great state of Texas, his second choice would be Louisiana. Because of the food.

For lunch check out the legendary Herby-K’s, which bears the nickname founder Herbert J. Busi Jr. acquired during his college days at LSU. Herby-K’s has been owned and operated by the same

since 1944, and the pies that put them on the map have been featured in Southern Living Magazine in 1994, 2003 and 2009. A hint: strawberry is the way to go.

For dinner my dear friend Kati recommends one of her family’s favorite restaurants, Frank’s Pizza Napoletana. Frank’s is notable because it’s the area’s only pizza made in the old world style of Napoli, the birthplace of pizza. Frank’s uses a 6,900-pound Stefano Ferrara handmade wood-fired Neapolitan pizza oven made by Stefano himself in Napoli. The oven cooks a pizza at 850-950 degrees in just 80 seconds!

Frank’s offers nearly 20 varieties of pizza. On a recent visit I tried the Fig & Pig – a heavenly mix of port-glazed mission figs, Prosciutto di Parma and white truffle oil. Another recommendation:

family since 1936. In 1945, Herby-K’s introduced the dish that

The Big Hurt, a scrumptious combination of meats, all of which are

secured its position on must-eat lists to this day, the Shrimp Buster

butchered and processed in house. The wine selection is extensive,

with secret Shrimp Buster sauce.

with nearly 70 varieties offered by the glass. The menu includes

“It’s a long way from the Gulf, but they know what to do with shrimp: Pound thin, until the tails splay flat and the heads resemble

Italian specialties other than pizza, a kid’s menu and desserts that are all house made.

tennis racket heads. Fry hard. Serve open-faced, on a crusty roll,

TO DO

with a side of house-made tartar sauce.”

Mardi Gras is one of the biggest parties of the year in Louisiana,

- Garden and Gun, November 2008

The Paper Tulip

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and Shreveport is a great place to celebrate. Shreveport is home

Herby-K's

Frank's Pizza

to 15 krewes – or organizations that put on Mardi Gras parades or

Next try Lewis Gifts for beautiful home furnishings, including

balls – each with a distinct personality.

luxury bed linens. One of my personal favorites is The Paper Tulip,

The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade is one of the largest

just a few doors down from Lewis Gifts and carries Scout Bags,

Mardi Gras parades in Louisiana and takes place in downtown

which I love, and my absolute favorite designer of all time, Lilly

Shreveport. There are plenty of elaborate floats to see, each

Pulitzer (ladies, children AND home!).

throwing beads to onlookers. The Krewe of Highland Mardi Gras

TO STAY

Parade processes through a neighborhood and is an eccentric

The Remington Hotel Suite Hotel & Spa is a boutique hotel

party – in addition to beads (and more beads), parade-goers often

with 22 rooms that is housed in a former pharmacy downtown.

catch Moon Pies, Ramen noodles and other funny things thrown

Celebrities from Morgan Freeman to Gerard Butler have stayed at

from floats.

the hotel, which also offers breakfast, a bar and spa.

If you have kids with you, Sci-Port Discovery Center is a must

If you want local flavor, check out the Fairfield Place Bed &

see. The interactive museum has exhibits for all ages, including POP

Breakfast Inn. The inn sits on Shreveport’s grand avenue of historic

– Power of Play Children’s Museum – that opened in November

homes and was built in the 1870s. Though updated with modern

2016. POP’s exhibits are science, technology, engineering, arts and

amenities, the grounds have New Orleans-style courtyards that

math (STEAM) related and geared toward kids ages 8 and under.

offer a step back in time. After a full breakfast – included in your

POP allows kids to explore a mirror-image of their parents’ world

stay – take a stroll south on Fairfield Avenue, past some of the

with childlike imagination and wonder.

prettiest historic homes in Shreveport.

Shreveport is home to many great boutiques on Line Avenue

The Hilton Shreveport is a full-service hotel located downtown.

and Youree Drive. Start on Line Avenue at King Hardware, where

Convenient to many restaurants and the river, the hotel is modern

half the store is hardware, the other half a kitchen and gift boutique.

and comfortable.

KREWE of CENTAUR MARDI GRAS PARADE

HERBY-K’S

1833 Pierre Avenue • 318.424.2724 Mon-Thu 11a-9p • Fri-Sat 11a-10p • Closed Sun

STRAWN’S EAT SHOP

Free • Lake Street @ Clyde Fant Parkway Feb. 18, 2017 from 4:30-8p 318.572.4632 • www.kreweofcentaur.org

FRANK’S PIZZA NAPOLETANA

KREWE of HIGHLAND MARDI GRAS PARADE

THE REMINGTON SUITE HOTEL & SPA

SCI-PORT DISCOVERY CENTER & POWER of PLAY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

125 E. King’s Highway • 318.868.0634 Mon-Sun 6a-8p

6950 Fern Avenue • 318.230.7130 Mon-Fri 11a-9p • Sat 11a-10p • Closed Sun

220 Travis Street • 318.425.5000 www.remingtonsuite.com • Rates from $199

Free • Gilbert Drive @ Ockley Drive Feb. 26, 2017 at 1p 318-402-1132 • www.thekreweofhighland.org

800 Clyde Fant Parkway • 318.424.3466 See website for prices & hours • www.sciport.org

FAIRFIELD PLACE BED & BREAKFAST INN

KING HARDWARE

HILTON SHREVEPORT

LEWIS GIFTS

4834 Line Avenue • 318.861.4585 Mon-Fri 9a-6p • Sat 9a-5:30p • Sun 12-4p www.kinghardware.com

2221 Fairfield Avenue • 318.848.7776 www.thefairfieldplace.com • Rates from $145 104 Market Street • 318.698.0900 www.hilton.com • Rates from $99

5807 Youree Drive • 318.868.6700 Mon-Fri 9:30a-5:30p • Sat 9:30a-5p • Closed Sun www.lewisgifts.com

THE PAPER TULIP

5834 Youree Drive • 318.869.3123 Mon-Fri 10a-5:30p • Sat 10a-4p • Closed Sun www.thepapertulip.com

Frank's Pizza

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non-profitview

developing the future Words by jO Lee ferGuSOn

The

needs are great, and they’re growing.

respectful, responsible, and reliable.”

Stable housing. jobs. Transportation. food.

education. Limited family support.

Program participants are referred by school districts, churches, the Department of family and Protective Services, judges, probation officers

“It seems to be difficult for a lot of folks in our community

and others.

to understand that it’s not one or two needs. It’s quite a range

The youth transition center has “two-and-a-half”

of needs,” says brenda Day-bevis, executive director of

employees, who help develop a transition plan to help

the D.O.r.S. – that stands for Developing Opportunities

each participant move “in small steps” from “homeless and

realizing Success – youth Transition Center.

helpless” to independence, according to information Day-

“Oftentimes, housing is unstable, and that can range

bevis provided. They attend various educational classes

from two young people we’re working with right now that

while securing a birth certificate, state ID or driver’s license,

have been living in tents off of the Loop by Wal-Mart in the

paying off debts, enrolling in GeD or college programs and

trees to living in their car to sleeping on the park bench,” she

gaining stable employment and housing.

says. “Sometimes it’s just bouncing from couch to couch or a

“by the time they come to us, they often have nowhere

pallet anywhere they can find. unstable housing is probably

else to turn. Those that stick with our programming and

Brenda day-Bevis

75 percent of that situation. One hundred percent are far

achieve successes are motivated to achieve goals that will

below poverty.”

provide a better situation on the short term and a better life

The nonprofit organization was born about five and a

on the long term….” Day-bevis says. “because successes

half years ago, from what was the Stragent foundation. The

are celebrated and built upon, we have seen participants

foundation participated in a number of community projects.

continue to succeed long after they have left the program.”

“The last thing, which was the biggest thing, was to open

Kamekia Gray is a D.O.r.S. participant who has moved

a youth transition center,” says Day-bevis, explaining that the

into its follow-up program. She first turned to D.O.r.S.

foundation has since ended and D.O.r.S. became its own

when she found herself pregnant with her first child,

nonprofit organization. “We opened that based on the results

working a minimum wage job while driving back and forth

from the united Way Community needs assessment that they do every three years.”

KameKia Gray

That survey showed there was a tremendous need to serve at-risk youth ages 15 to 25.

from Longview to Tyler junior College. She was concerned about her housing situation with her parents. She entered

the housing and job ready! programs, which helped her transition to independence.

“The mission of our only program … is to empower homeless and

“The job ready! Program just kind of guided me to know what’s

at-risk young people to move past obstacles to success by establishing a

appropriate to wear, what to say, what not to say. It helped me with

central support system linking them to community resources,” she says.

interview process,” Gray says. “It just got me prepared to look at things in

“Our vision is to provide a safe place for youth; provide a youth-oriented

a different way.”

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She found a better job and she gradually paid for more and more of her

own rent at the apartment D.O.R.S. helped her secure.

for youth so we definitely see needs.”

“It was just to get me responsible for ‘this was reality,’” Gray says. The

D.O.R.S. carried 144 existing clients over from 2015 to 2016 and had

organization also helped her get the items she needed for her home and

anticipated serving 98 new clients in 2016. Day-Bevis says the organization

for her new baby.

started turning people away when it reached that number mid-year.

D.O.R.S. has continued to encourage and support her, including helping her land her current job as an administrative assistant and receptionist at the Ross & Shoalmire law office in Longview. D.O.R.S. board member Kristen Ishihara is an attorney there. D.O.R.S. helped Gray pay for daycare initially for her son, who is almost 4 now.

She’s expecting another child, and Gray says she’s planning on training to become a paralegal with Ishihara’s help.

Through counseling D.O.R.S. provided, Gray says she sees she wants to push her children to be the best they can, to always be positive.

“I don’t know where I would be honestly with D.O.R.S right now,” Gray says.

The youth transition center does not have a facility to house homeless youth. It has been paying to place homeless youth in apartments, although that effort was greatly reduced the last part of 2016 when grant funding for that program abruptly ended.

“We have desperately wanted (a facility). That is in the strategic plan, but that’s a big thing to try to achieve,” Day-Bevis says. “It certainly is our desire, because I don’t think there’s anybody closer to the homeless youth population than our organization. There’s no emergency shelter available

“That’s the thing that keeps you awake at night,” she says.

Still, there are successes, like Gray, every day.

“That’s kind of our fuel to keep going,” Day-Bevis says.

Those successes include a young man who had a sixth-grade education and had trouble securing a job. He had no transportation and no stable food or housing source. He participated in the D.O.R.S. Job Ready!

Program job preparation class, and, now he’s had stable housing for almost two years and the same job for two years.

Another young woman was homeless, pregnant and without transportation when she came to D.O.R.S. She completed the D.O.R.S. transitional housing program and the organization helped her locate affordable housing, pay her deposits and furnish the apartment. Her toddler is happy, safe and healthy, Day-Bevis says, and the woman completed Kilgore College’s phlebotomy program. She’s been working full-time, with benefits, for almost one-and-a-half years.

Day-Bevis cherishes a card she received from another program participant, addressed to the “wonderful women at D.O.R.S. who have been there for me at my darkest times.”

“I felt alone about what to do to fix my life. You all have been there. My deepest thanks.”

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eventview

bourbon & bowties Words by CHrISTIna Lane | Photos by MICHaeL CaVazOS

an

annual fundraiser for Longview’s children’s museum is

Soviet union, along with pop culture happenings and ronald reagan’s

being challenged this year by an anonymous donor to raise

presidential election.

$100,000.

“each hand-cut crystal bottle is vintage dated according to the

If it succeeds, that donor will match the funds, seeing even more

specific year in which the bourbon was distilled,” according to buffalo

money go into the city’s only hands-on children’s science museum,

Trace Distillery. “The bottle is then given one last polish for the

said niki Groce, chair of this year’s bourbon & bowties.

ultimate premium presentation, while a cork stopper with a copper

bourbon & bowties, which annually raises funds for Longview

top adorns the top of the bottle to finish out this stunning bottle.”

World of Wonders, is set for 7 p.m. feb. 4 at Maude Cobb Convention

Groce said organizers are hopeful to have more than 700 people

and activity Center, 100 Grand blvd. in Longview. attire for the

attend this year’s event, which outgrew previous venues and is moving

evening is cocktail casual. bowties, of course, are encouraged.

to Maude Cobb.

The event, now in its fourth year, continues to grow annually

The event is for those 21 and older only. Tickets are $100 per

with more master distillers attending. a highlight of the event is the

person and guests are asked to rSVP by jan. 30. In addition to the

interactive bourbon Trail.

bourbon Trail, there will be silent and live auctions, entertainment by

“bourbon & bowties is the only place in the world you can experience an interactive Kentucky bourbon Trail and a Texas

The Pictures and catering provided by Perfect Catering.

Proceeds

benefit

LongviewWOW’s

operating

budget.

bourbon Trail complete with master distillers, owners and company

LongviewWOW started up in 2009 with a vision of opening a hands-

representatives to tell you first-hand about the blood, sweat and tears

on children’s science museum in Longview.

that goes into each bottle of their product,” said Cole Tomberlain, who is heading up the bourbon Trail. attendees this year will have the opportunity to hear about Master Distiller Donnis Todd and taste a bourbon “as bold as World War II torpedo pilot jimmy Hines,” Tomberlain said. bourbon & bowties will feature a full bourbon bar complete with cinnamon, cherries, mint, fresh fruit, bacon and other garnishes that Tomberlain said allow the bartenders to prepare “the most delicious drinks with unparalleled ingredients.” and, this year, the organization was selected to receive a bottle of O.f. C. bourbon to be sold at the event. Groce said they hope to raise at least $10,000 from the bottle for LongviewWOW Hands-on Discovery Center.

O.f.C. bourbon is a rare bourbon released by buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky. according to the distillery, the rare bourbon honors the distillery, which was christened in 1870 by Col. e.H. Taylor jr.

O.f.C. bourbon features a 1980 label that, according to the distillery, memorializes the u.S. Ice Hockey team’s victory over the 22 view | j a n ua r y / f e b r ua r y

The museum has since opened at 112 e. Tyler St. in downtown Longview, where it offers a variety of children’s exhibits and special events. bourbon & bowties organizers encourage everyone to come out to the event. “bourbon & bowties 2017 will provide something for everyone from the novice to the bourbon enthusiast,” Tomberlain said.

Tickets can be purchased at www.longviewwow.org. reservations also can be made by calling Groce at (903) 736-9531 or elaine Campbell at (903) 452-7794.

if

you go BourBon & Bowties 2017 7 p.m. Feb. 4 Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center 100 Grand Blvd., Longview Cocktail casual. Bowties encouraged.

21 and older only. $100 per person• RSVP by Jan. 30 www.longviewwow.org • (903) 736-9531 • (903) 452-7794

eventsview

calendar of events lonGview Longview Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet 5:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 10

Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd.

(903) 918-1546

stars Over Longview 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 12

Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd.

(903) 553-7400

Freeze Your Fanny 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feb. 4

Bridal showcase 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 26

(903) 753-3281

(903) 232-7206

Johnston-McQueen Elementary School, 6000 Airline Road

Bourbon & Bowties 6 to 11 p.m. Feb. 4

Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd.

(903) 212-4969

Kilgore to Longview Run 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feb. 11

theatre Longview’s “Best of Broadway” 7 p.m. Jan. 13-14

Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd.

www.theatrelongview.com

Belcher Center, 2100 S. Mobberly Ave.

Grace Crossing United Methodist Church, 1001 W. Hawkins Parkway

Chubby Checker in concert 7 p.m. Jan. 14

Belcher Center, 2100 S. Mobberly Ave.

www.belchercenter.com

teen talent Review of east texas 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 21 Longview Community Center, 500 E. Whaley St.

(903) 757-5728

Boat and Rv show 12 to 8 p.m. Jan. 27, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Jan. 29

Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd.

(903) 237-4000

77th annual east texas Golden Gloves Regional Boxing tournament 6 p.m. Feb. 2-4 Longview Exhibit Building, 1123 Jaycee Drive

(903) 934-8265

Go Red for Women Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 3

Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd.

(903) 452-7524

Daddy-Daughter Dance 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 3

Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd.

(903) 237-1270

Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd.

“Cat in the Hat” 6:30 Feb. 27

Belcher Center, 2100 S. Mobberly Ave.

www.belchercenter.com

KilGore Kubecca — Community Concert 7 p.m. Feb. 6 Dodson Auditorium, 817 Nolan St.

(903) 452-4680

(903) 988-1591

Colin Mochrie & Brad sherwood 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11

Kilgore IsD education Foundation Gala 7 p.m. Feb. 18

www.belchercenter.com

east texas symphonic Band Winter Concert 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13

Belcher Center, 2100 S. Mobberly Ave.

www.belchercenter.com

“Be Our Guest” presented by Longview symphony 6:15 p.m. opening notes, 7:30 p.m. concert Feb. 17

Meadowbrook Golf & Event Center, 1306 Houston St.

www.facebook.com/KISDFoundation/

Gladewater night at the Museum 6 p.m. Jan. 28

The Gladewater Museum, 116 W. Pacific Ave.

(903) 845-7608

Belcher Center, 2100 S. Mobberly Ave.

tyler

Kids Fishing Derby 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 18

“I Hate Hamlet,” presented by tyler Civic theatre 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6-7 and Jan. 12-14, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 8 and Jan. 15

www.etsymphonicband.com

Teague Park, 415 American Legion Blvd.

(903) 237-1270

Raisin’ the Roof 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 18

Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd.

(903) 236-0900

Unity Honors Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22

Tyler Civic Theatre Center, 400 Rose Park Drive

tylercivictheatre.com

“Uniquely American: Béla Fleck,” presented by east texas symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14

Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.

Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd.

www.etso.org

Feminar 6:25 to 10 p.m. Feb. 24, 8:25 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feb. 25

Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.

www.belchercenter.com

Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.

(903) 237-1255

Belcher Center, 2100 S. Mobberly Ave.

Jackie evancho 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21

www.cowancenter.org “Pippin” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31

www.cowancenter.org

“45 seconds from Broadway,” presented by tyler Civic theatre 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3-4 and Feb. 9-11, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 Tyler Civic Theatre Center, 400 Rose Park Drive

tylercivictheatre.com

Mother/son sweetheart Dance 7 p.m. Feb. 3 Glass Recreation Center, 501 W. 32nd St.

(903) 595-7271

Daddy/Daughter sweetheart Dance 6 p.m. Feb. 4 Glass Recreation Center, 501 W. 32nd St.

(903) 595-7271 Jay Leno 8 p.m. Feb. 4

Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.

www.cowancenter.org

Jim Brickman — An evening of Romance 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14

Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.

www.cowancenter.org

Les Ballets trockadero de Monte Carlo 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.

www.cowancenter.org

east texas Youth Orchestra Concert 4 p.m. Feb. 26 Caldwell Auditorium, 301 S. College Ave.

www.etyo.org

Gilmer

east texas Goes Hog Wild Hunting tournament Feb. 17-19 Throughout Upshur County

(903) 843-2413

Henderson

“Gray Gardens: the Musical” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 2325, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and Feb. 26

Henderson Civic Theatre, 122 E. Main St.

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Jefferson

Quilts on the Bayou 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 27-28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 29 Jeffersonian Institute, 120 E. Austin St.

(903) 755-4812

Mardi Gras Upriver Feb. 24-26

“Sesame Street Live” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 6:30 a.m. Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 15 CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive

www.centurylinkcenter.com Florida Georgia Line 7 p.m. Feb. 17

Downtown Jefferson

CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive

www.mardigrasupriver.com

www.centurylinkcenter.com

shreveport/Bossier

2017 Festival of Laughs 8 p.m. Feb. 18

Jurassic Quest 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 1

Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St.

www.jurassicquest.com

Shreveport Downtown Artwalk 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 4 Downtown Shreveport

downtownshreveport.com/ downtown-artwalk/ WWE Live 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7

CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive

www.centurylinkcenter.com Harlem Globetrotters 7 p.m. Jan. 14

CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive

www.centurylinkcenter.com

Krewe of Harambee MLK Jr. Day Mardi Gras Parade 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 16 Downtown Shreveport

kreweofharambee.org Cirque du Atlas: Macabre 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21

Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St.

CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive

www.centurylinkcenter.com

Krewe of Centaur Parade and Red River Mardi Gras Bash 4:30 p.m. Feb. 18 Downtown Shreveport

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Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Pet Parade 12 p.m. Feb. 19 2000 Reeves Marine Drive, Bossier City

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Krewe of Gemini Parade 4 p.m. Feb. 25 Downtown Shreveport

www.kreweofgemini.com Krewe of Highland Parade 1 p.m. Feb. 26 Downtown Shreveport

www.thekreweofhighland.org Children’s Mardi Gras Parade 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28

Pierre Bossier Mall, 2950 E. Texas St.

www.lesfemmesmystique.org

Eldorado Tuff Hedeman Championship Bull Riding 8 p.m. Feb. 4

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RICHARD AND JAIME RUSSELL

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FESTIVAL of TREES EVENING GALA

LONGVIEW | MAUDE COBB CONVENTION AND ACTIVITY CENTER | 11/18/2016 Photos by CHRIS LOZANO DR. GERALD AND AMY NISSLEY

Photos by CHRIS LOZANO

The Festival of Trees Evening Gala on Nov. 18 raised funds to support Hiway 80 Rescue Mission, which provides shelter, food and services to homeless men in the area. The gala included entertainment, dinner, a silent auction and a live auction of Christmas trees.

CAROL WATKINS, K.J. GLEASON

RICHARD AND JAIME RUSSELL, MAX AND TONI ANDERSON, DAVID AND NIKKI DETEN, DUN WARREN

ERIN AND CHRIS DUNNAHOO, NICK AND LEANNE DICKHUTE

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BAGS, BOOTS & BINGO LONGVIEW | FIRST METHODIST CHURCH FAITH CENTER | 11/19/2016 Photos by CHRIS LOZANO

East Texans came out Nov. 19 for an afternoon of bingo that allowed them to win designer handbags and boots while also raising money for the Martin House Children’s Advocacy Center. Bags,

HEATHER, SUSAN, EVELYN, AMY AND JULIA CARLILE

Boots & Bingo is one of the largest fundraisers for the center, which serves more than 600 children.

ETBU CHEER TEAM

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, BACK ROW: CHRIS BIRDSONG, KENT DITCHWITCH SUMMERFIELD, JOHN HABINC, JUDGE TIM WOMACK. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: JUDGE TIM BRYAN, REID MCCAIN, JARED HOOD, CHRIS TAYLOR KENT SUMMERFIELD, KIMBERLY LARA

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FELICIA, MIA, JEREMIAH AND ELIJIA ALLISON, JOSEPH AND BRANDI ENI

LONGVIEW CHRISTMAS PARADE LONGVIEW | DOWNTOWN LONGVIEW | 12/01/2016 Photos by CHRIS LOZANO

Thousands of people, many dressed mostly in holiday-themed red and green, added blue to their revelry at the Longview Ambucs Christmas Parade.

This year’s parade theme was “A Blue Christmas.” Dozens of Longview High School ROTC students led the cavalcade, followed closely by a SWAT vehicle MARIE EVERS, SHEILA KING

carrying Gregg County Sheriff Maxey Cerliano and Longview Police Chief Mike Bishop. The parade featured dozens of floats to usher in holiday cheer.

LUCY LOE, CLAIRE STOPANI

ANTHONY AND SARAH LEWIS, ASHLEY AND DELORAH COLES

VIDAS REVOLUCIONADAS FLOAT

TRENT BENNETT KETK NEWS WITH FANS

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

KINLEIGH, KYNAN AND COHEN BIRLEW

LONGVIEW | LONGVIEW MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS | 12/03/2016 Photos by CHRIS LOZANO

Children and their parents filled Longview Museum of Fine Arts in early December for the annual Breakfast with Santa. In addition to a breakfast buffet, pictures with Santa and a storytime corner, LMFA let children design their own snow globe and decorate their own ornaments at the event.

CATHERINE REYNOLDS

LONIE BELLAMY AND SADIE LAWRENCE ANDY, AMELIA AND JULIE BERNFIELD

WYATT SCAGGS JORDAN GARRETT

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KAREN LOWREY

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES HOLIDAY LUNCHEON and MARKET LONGVIEW | LONGVIEW MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS | 12/06/2016 Photos by CHRIS LOZANO

TINA HOWARD

Longview Museum of Fine Arts ushered in the Christmas holiday with its annual luncheon and market. The annual bazaar provides an opportunity for museum patrons to do some Christmas shopping for handmade vases, jewelry, dolls, clothes, doll clothes, handbags, home decor, art and more.

RUDY KIAPETA

SUZY SIMMONDS, AMBER REED

MARGARET PARTIN, JAN SHORE, CAROL PARK, DOROTHY SKEANS

MARY JEAN DAVIS

AMANDA AND JIM TILLEY

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