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It’s about the entertainment! In this issue we pay tribute to halftime high school entertainers across East Texas and learn what it takes to make the shows happen. Piney Woods Live magazine would like to give a special thanks to the partcipating students, Coach King, Johnny Hamilton, LISD, and Sean Landry with Southwest Studios for making our awesome cover shot possible.
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It’s a Friday night in the late 1970s, and it’s halftime at Rose Stadium in Tyler, Texas. The massive Robert E. Lee band marches in military formation down the football field, a sea of red. They have just performed a series of formations while playing three lively marches, breaking once for a hoop baton performance by the majorettes to the theme of Star Wars. Suddenly, the two drum majors give a whistle, and the entire band does a right face and marches off the field toward the cheering crowd, halting to belt out the school’s fight song. The fans go wild. In this issue, we will introduce you to several of today’s high school halftime performers from the Piney Woods. They will tell you in their own words what it takes to prepare for football and contest season. The long hours of practice and hard work that these students put into their performances teach them how to be a part of a team and develop a good work ethic – skills that are necessary in today’s job market. In a separate story, you will learn about the history of the marching band and the three different styles of halftime bands. The floral mums worn by students every football season, especially at homecoming, are a tradition in East Texas. In this issue, we introduce you to Vicki Boyd, one of the florists who create these memorable arrangements. Three very interesting city landmarks also take the stage this month. We take you to Nacogdoches to the Hotel Fredonia and its interesting history. We travel to Henderson and write about the fabulous Henderson Civic Theatre – the longest running community theater in East Texas. And we visit Texarkana and The Perot Theatre – once built to house vaudeville performances and now bringing in national acts. We interview Paul Anderson, a Longview artist raised in Africa. Influenced by his upbringing and the patterns found in nature, Paul’s abstract paintings are colorful and imaginary. And we introduce you to Tyler Museum of Art’s new director, Christopher M. Leahy. Learn more about him and his plans for the museum. Our publicist, Ben Valencia, recently attended a painting class at Painting with a Twist and tells us about his experience there and the joy he found in overcoming his belief that he couldn’t paint. I attended one of those classes a year or so ago at Art World. I felt comfortable because we were doing abstract painting. I enjoyed every minute and found the experience to be very relaxing. Although I feel like my painting is still unfinished, I proudly display it in my home. There’s lots more in this issue, including a story on croquet and one of the best out of the way restaurants I have ever experienced. Don’t forget to read Jan Statman’s column, “Artist’s World.” Reading it, I had to laugh. By the way, I was one of the majorettes in the Robert E. Lee band, and every time we did that right flank and marched toward the crowd, I got chill bumps. Standing in front of the band, the music felt like it went - Plato through my body. I felt like I was part of something bigger than me; it was always an emotional moment. Back then, my biggest fear was dropping my baton, because we were so well-practiced. I am happy to report that never happened... except for the time we performed at an elementary school for a group of first graders and my baton flew out into the crowd. But that’s another story... As always, we want to hear your thoughts, concerns, complaints and suggestions about the magazine and art topics in general. You can comment on individual stories at pineywoodslive.com or at Facebook.com/pineywoodslive. Email us at publisher@pineywoodslive.com, or just give us a call at 903-758-6900.
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exarkana has been a cultural center for East Texas since it was founded in the late 1800s and soon considered to be the “Gateway to the West.” Riverboats from the Red River and the trains that made this town a southern railroad hub brought culture, arts, and national entertainment to the Piney Woods region of East Texas.
In the early 1900s, the town that straddles the Arkansas and Texas state line thrived culturally and economically. The streets of old downtown flourished with shops that received merchandise daily via the railroad. There were two luxury hotels: The Grand and The McCartney with an abundance of visitors traveling through the bustling Union Station train depot. Today, the hotels and Union Station are empty and stand only as a monument to the past. However, the arts still thrive in the city because of the efforts of the Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council and the Perot Theatre. The Perot Theatre is a “sister theatre” to The Strand Theatre in nearby Shreveport and the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. Built in the 1920s, it is grand and ornately detailed. Through the efforts of TRAHC (Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council), the theater’s event calendar offers a variety of entertainment year round, including plays, concerts, and Broadway musical road shows. In the 1920s, with the popularity of traveling vaudeville shows, the Saenger Brothers built a series of theaters in the south. Their theaters were comparable to the grand opera houses found in larger cities of the time and were complete with gold leaf and ornate details. In 1924, the brothers presented Texarkana with the opening of its own Saenger Theatre. Because Texarkana was a busy railroad stop, it wasn’t difficult to book the top vaudeville acts of the time as they traveled across the nation. The town became a popular stopping point for the celebrities of the day because it was a nice facility with a large stage and suitable backstage areas. In the 1930s, America fell in love with Hollywood and motion pictures; national attention was diverted from vaudeville. The Saenger
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Theatre installed a large movie screen to meet the demands of its patrons. Since these were silent movies and for dramatic effect, an organ was brought in to play the musical scores that were provided with the movie. When the “talkies” debuted in the 1940s, Paramount Studios bought the Saenger Theatre and installed new projectors with sound equipment and speakers. During the 1950s and 1960s, state-of-the-art multiplex theaters opened across town, taking movie goers away from the historic landmark. Paramount continued operations of the theater by showing B movies and features that were no longer considered new releases. In the mid 1970s, Paramount sold the dilapidating theater to the city of Texarkana, which closed the doors to the facility. During that time, the Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council was formed to support the arts within the city. With an appreciation of its history and architecture, the council turned its attention to the old Saenger Theatre. The council approached the city with their goal of restoring the landmark, and city officials gave their nod of approval, but they informed TRAHC that funds for the endeavor could not be covered by the city budgets. As the council began to look for funding, they turned to billionaire Texarkana native H. Ross Perot. Now living in Dallas, Perot was born and spent his years as a youth in Texarkana, probably attending his first movies at the old theater. Perot met their request and, along with his sister Betty, donated over half the funds needed in the name of their father, G. Ross Perot, and their mother, Lula May Perot. The task of restoring the building to its original beauty began in 1979. After two years of detailed work, the newly dedicated facility was renamed the Perot Theatre and opened its doors once again.
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The Perot Theatre is still operated under the management of the Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council, with Randal Conry acting as operations director and Brian Goesl as executive director. The theater stands in its original glory hosting musicals and shows that one might think they would have to travel to Dallas or Houston to attend. Marketing director David Murphy noted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cost of seeing a show at The Perot is so much less expensive than attending one in Dallas.â&#x20AC;? Ticket prices for traveling Broadway musicals start in the $35 range, compared to over $70 at Fair Park in Dallas. As was the case in vaudeville days, with Texarkanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central location, today some of the largest acts touring the country can be booked as they pass near the area. The staff also works with various promoters on â&#x20AC;&#x153;rental shows,â&#x20AC;? where promoters rent the facility to promote their own shows. Even more ventures are planned for the future of the Perot Theatre. Fundraising is being discussed to purchase a digital film projector for the structure, making it possible to show classic films such as Gone With The Wind or The Wizard of Oz. Other plans for the theater include a Saturday childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movies program or the possibility of a Texarkana Film Festival. The Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council invites all of East Texas to come visit their restored masterpiece. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not that far of a drive for most East Texans. Make a day of it. Come up and shop for the day. We have some great shops. Then have a nice dinner at one of our many unique restaurants. Then see a wonderful show in the evening at an incredible price. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had some incredible shows in the past and look forward to more in the future. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, B.B. King, Sinbad, The Nutcracker, and so many more.â&#x20AC;? The complete schedule for the Perot Theatre and the other events hosted by the Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council can be found at www.trahc.org.
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& Kay Clement Three elements will converge in October for an art exhibition represented by three artists, each one bringing an element completely unique in style and theme. When Kay Clement, Claudia Lowery, and Christine Chandler discussed a show title of Earth, Wind, & Fire, they weren’t sure exactly why. As plans unfolded, Ms. Lowery realized that each one of them was born under an astrological sign of those three elements: Clement was earth (Virgo), Lowery was air (Libra), and Chandler was fire (Aries). They agreed it was destiny. “I have been drawing all my life. When raising my kids, their school projects were a main outlet of creativity for me, but pursuing
my own personal interests didn’t take shape until we moved back to Marshall. I rented studio space at the Marshall Visual Arts Center and became friends with the other artists there. In 2000, I went through breast cancer. Those artists’ strength, encouragement, and wealth of artistic knowledge was salvation for me as I went through chemotherapy and used art as a creative outlet. My artist friends were a safe place for me, and they freely shared their experience and suggestions, which enabled me to grow artistically. I also took a watercolor class under Jan Statman about eight to ten years ago that set me on a firm path. Over the years I have tried different mediums, but prefer watercolor or acrylic. For this exhibition, I will bring some of each and also dis-
play my designs done on canvas floor rugs. My inspiration comes from nature, color, and people. Seeing a child or aged face with character will spark an idea to paint. Art is an emotional thing for me. It makes me happy and peaceful. I love the community of people it brought to my life and want to encourage anyone who thinks they cannot create art to at least try. It will add so much to your life.” Kay has won awards for her art – most recently a People’s Choice award during the Marshall Regional Arts Council’s Celebrate Art show in 2012. Her art is displayed at the Willis-Knighton Cancer Center, in private collections, and at her studio space at the Marshall Visual Arts Center. Painting by Kay Clement
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Painting of Wes Jeans by Claudia Lowery
“I began working in clay about seven years ago. Over time the journey took different paths to drawing, photography, and painting. I’ve always said that I don’t do portraits, but I do inspiration. It seems there’s always a face that captures a mood or element that grabs my attention and begs to be painted. Around East Texas, I’ve been inspired recently by the music scene, and some of the photos I’ve taken of local musicians captured my imagination so that someone like Wes Jeans might end up in a painting depicting the quintessential blues/rocker musician. When photographing, I am tuned in to that moment that differentiates a face or pose from the norm. Another example of that is a recent painting I did of Nick Brumley. Much of the time he’s seen with his long hair worn down, he’s wearing a
fedora and playing a guitar. I’ve taken a number of photos like that and many would have been acceptable from which to choose. However, once at Monday Night Pickers, he had his hair pulled back, no hat, and he was playing a mandolin. His eyes were closed, and he was completely immersed in the music. THAT look was different and one that I captured for painting. There will also be some abstract art with river themes inspired by the Billy Joel song “River of Dreams.” Sometimes one little thing will ignite an idea that begins an avalanche of subjects to create. You can’t stop until the muse tells you it’s done. It’s an amazing feeling that drives your imagination like a runaway train. The same thing happened two years ago when I went through breast cancer, and after writing a poem about the experience, an entire series of artwork was born. I think most
artists know what I’m describing. We live for that new inspiration.” Claudia Lowery had a successful solo show at the Marshall Visual Arts Center in 2011, exhibited at P’s Gallery in Longview, the Marshall Convention & Visitors Bureau, and is in many private collections. Her work is often displayed at local restaurants and bars, and she currently has four paintings hanging at OS2 Restaurant & Pub in Marshall. Often she displays at Marshall’s Second Saturday along S. Washington Street. She owns Gingko Leaf Studio with 950 square feet of dedicated space that she enjoys sharing weekly with fellow artists. They gather for Studio Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and create within a strong atmosphere of fellowship and supportiveness. She explains that “it brings me great joy to share the studio I’ve been blessed with.”
Christine Chandler “My roots were in art as both my parents were artistic, and they encouraged me from childhood with painting sets, coloring books and regular exposure to some of the world’s greatest art at New York’s finest museums. I grew up in Long Island, New York, and my father took me to the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was funny, though; they still stressed to me the need for a “real” career like being a teacher or secretary. So, as a young adult, I took off to Los Angeles via a banana boat (seriously…I didn’t want to fly) and became a secretary for a well-known music industry magazine. While in California, I studied stone carving, but it was not my first
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love creatively. I have always enjoyed trying new things though. So, by the 1970s, I had moved to Texas and began painting. I was exhibited at a gallery in Port Arthur early in my journey, and then moved to Hallsville in 1985 where I sought out the local East Texas art community. My painting led me to work at several local potteries, and currently I work for Martinez Pottery creating new designs. I also love working with clay, creating vases and other pieces. My inspiration comes a lot from nature. I love the beauty of Caddo Lake, birds, fish and flowers. I love communing with nature on a Sunday morning as I sit outside and enjoy my coffee. It’s a very special time, and often an idea or vision for a new painting will just pop into my head. Hey! Everyone should just try creating art. They might like it!”
Christine’s work has been recognized numerous times with multiple awards ranging from honorable mentions all the way to grand prizes. Most recently she was chosen as the top winner at the Marshall Regional Arts Council’s Celebrate Art 2013 show. Her work is in many private collections. You can meet her every Second Saturday in Marshall along S. Washington St. where she demonstrates and sells a variety of her artworks. She is a regular attendee of Studio Tuesday at Claudia Lowery’s Gingko Leaf Studio and is always available to share her experience and suggestions to help artists improve their work. Earth, Wind & Fire will be held in the gallery of the Marshall Visual Arts Center at 208 E. Burleson in Marshall for the month of Oct. Opening reception is Thurs., Oct. 3 from 5 p.m. -7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. All three artists
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will have work available for purchase. For more information, call the art center at 903-938-9860 or Claudia Lowery at 903-926-0440.
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The Miss Pineywoods Pageant took place in downtown Longview at the Community Center Aug. 17. Twenty-six young ladies vied for the crowns and trophies to represent the Piney Woods area.
The winners of the Miss Pineywoods Pageant are: Abigail Burkhalter | Baby Miss Addie Jo Hennigan | Toddler Miss Abigail Terry | Tiny Miss Bransyn Anderson | Little Miss Kaela Jenkins | Petite Miss Amber Smith | Teen Miss Haley Dinsdale | Miss Pineywoods
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Henderson civic theatre by Jan Statman
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hen the curtain goes up on the Henderson Civic Theatre’s production of Bus Stop on Thursday evening, Sept. 27, it will mark the 27th season of one of the longest running community theaters in the East Texas area. The group has been in continuous performances since it was first organized in 1986. More than that, it performs in one of the oldest buildings in the area originally constructed to be a theater. A true Victorian treasure, the historic Henderson Opera House was built in 1885 at a time when the stage was lit by gaslight. It was purchased in 1988 by the Henderson Civic Theatre. Renovations began in 1990, and they continue to be an ongoing project. Now restored as a comfortable 157seat theater, it is located on East Main Street, Heritage Square, in downtown Henderson. This is a National Register Historic District. In an effort to not only expand its space but also to expand the opportunity for performance, the group has recently purchased the building next door to the theater. “We plan to expand the lobby to make it twice as big so that the crowds will no longer
force theatergoers to go outside during intermission, and that will be a plus. We will also have new and expanded dressing room facilities,” Rick Zullo, marketing manager for the board of trustees, explained. “We also plan to have a smaller additional stage so that we can have a dinner theater setting. We want to bring dinner theater back to Henderson because people really like it.” The Henderson Civic Theatre has long been considered the premiere theatrical venue of Rusk County. They traditionally stage from five to seven productions each year. Each season includes well-known Broadway and OffBroadway plays and at least one musical, as well as their now-famous melodrama offering. This year is dedicated to memorializing those performances which have been popular during past seasons. Production manager Kim Hudspeth said, “This season will be called ‘Memory Lane’ because we have chosen to reprise some of the great shows that have been staged at some time during our twenty-seven year history. Although these may be the same plays that were performed in the past, we realize times have changed,” she added. “The performances will naturally be in
keeping with a twenty-first century sensibility while staying true to their original themes.” Since it is a true civic theater, the actors, directors, designers and backstage crews are local East Texas people. Some of them have had a life long interest in the theater and have always been part of stage productions. Others do not. Some have never been in any sort of play before. “The amazing part is that it always works out,” Zullo said. “We rely on volunteers to do every kind of work the theater needs. We get the community involved, and the community comes together to support the theater. No community theater could survive without the support of the community. It would be impossible to continue if all we had were ticket sales. We get grants and donations. We try to have each show totally underwritten for the costs of sets and costumes by the generosity of local patrons and local businesses. We don’t always get one hundred percent, but every little bit helps.” The one helper the theater group can always count on to be present and encouraging when they are in their 1885 building is Daphne, their resident ghost. She first made her presence known in an early performance during one of their first seasons. It was appropriate that the play was Blythe Spirit, which is, of course, all about a lovely lady ghost. Daphne is said to particularly enjoy the light booth. Maybe she was more familiar with the gaslight of the building’s good ol’ days? She must find electricity a novel plaything because she has been known to flicker the lights on and off when the mood strikes her. Although she seldom visits with playgoers except for a friendly tap on the shoulder, she seems to enjoy playing pranks on people who find themselves alone in the building’s third floor props and costume storage area. New volunteers are advised to introduce themselves to her politely and mention that they are volunteers and they are working to help the theater. “We have people who come to see our plays from cities and towns around us, and they often come back,” Kim Hudspeth smiled. “Audiences come for one season, enjoy the play, and they will be back. We have found that if we set good shows and we have directors who can direct those shows and we bring in the talent, people will come back to see what’s happening in the rest of the season.” This special 27th year season will include Bus Stop, Sept. 27, 28, 29 and Oct. 4, 5, and 6. Directed by Travis Driver, the William Inge comedy takes place inside a street corner restaurant in a small Kansas town. Because of icy conditions, an interstate bus is forced to stop for the night. One by one, the bus passengers are introduced, each with their own problems and conflicts. Foiled by an Innocent Maid is this year’s melodrama. The melodrama is always offered during the Henderson Syrup Festival, which will be Nov. 8 and 9. Directed by Linda Purcell, it is presented at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The thirty to forty-five minute show offers locals and visitors alike the chance to boo the villain, cheer the hero, sigh with the damsel in distress, and come in to enjoy a comfortable rest from the activities of the festival. The Christmas Holiday Show is The Star in Winter. It will be Dec. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15. Directed by Travis Orr, the original script was
written by Henderson’s own Preston Orr. The Star in Winter is a heart-warming story of family, faith, and learning to live and love again. Amanda Robins will direct the everpopular musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Show dates are Feb. 21, 22, 23, 28, & March 1 and 2. It captures a day in the life of the Peanuts comic strip hero, Charlie Brown. The familiar Peanuts gang includes Peppermint Patty, Schroeder, Lucy and Snoopy. They start out sharing their complaints about Charlie Brown, but go on to list the things that create happiness. In the end, Lucy tells Charlie Brown what a good man he is. A happy, smiling Charlie Brown is alone on the stage and a happy, smiling audience always leaves the theater singing. Felix Unger and Oscar Madison are back in Neil Simon’s hit Broadway comedy The Odd Couple. Directed by Jimmy Fitzgerald, the show dates are May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11. Felix is as compulsive and neat as ever; Oscar has a big heart matched only by his ability to make a big mess. True to Neil Simon’s script, the odd arrangement of this odd couple always has the audience rolling with laughter. Last but not least, the final production of the season is the hit musical comedy Nunsense, July 10, 11, 12, 13, 17,18, 19, and 20. Directed by Nathaniel Olson, the play is as wildly popular as it is irreverent. First staged in 1986, Nunsense was an Off-Broadway sensation. Fifty-two of the nuns have died due to an unfortunate accident in the kitchen of the Little Sisters of Hoboken convent. Unfortunately, the convent has only enough money to properly bury forty-eight of them. Determined to raise the cash to bury the sisters, Reverend Mother decides to put on a talent show to show off their singing and dancing ability with all proceeds going towards the Little Sisters of Hoboken funeral fund. Strange as it might seem, this turns out to be a hilarious musical comedy. “I would encourage everyone to come out to see a show in Henderson,” Kim Hudspeth said, “It’s not Broadway, but it’s pretty close.” The theater’s Board of Trustees agrees with her sentiment. Trustees include: Jason Martin, President; Travis Orr, Vice-President; Jan Nilsen, Secretary; Susan Fitzgerald, Treasurer; Kenneth Orr, Marshall; Kim Hudspeth, Production Manager; Rick Zullo, Marketing Manager; Jimmy Fitzgerald, Facilities Manager; Debra Dorsey, Alexa Duke, John “Buzz” Fullen, Charles Nilsen, Larry Robins, Willie Nobles, and Kelly Johnson. Ticket prices are reasonable with adults $12, seniors (55 and over) $10, and students (with ID) $10. Group rates are also available. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights’ performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Weekend matinees are at 2:30 p.m. Syrup Festival Melodrama shows are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations can be made by sending an email request or by calling 903-657-2968. Callers are asked to leave their information on the answering machine. This includes an email address and phone number, the name and date of the desired show, how many seats are needed, and whether the seats will be for an adult, senior, or student/child. Sustaining Members can enjoy first choice seating for reservations made up to one week prior to the show opening.
“I would encourage everyone to come out to see a show in Henderson,” Kim Hudspeth said, “It’s not Broadway, but it’s pretty close.”
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TYLER MUSEUM OF ART by Dawn-Renée Rice
The Tyler Museum of Art welcomed Christopher M. Leahy last month as their new executive director. Leahy replaces former director Kim Bush Tomio, who resigned from the TMA in August 2012 to accept a position at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, Calif., after a 12-year tenure.
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eahy has an extensive background of administrative and financial roles, along with leadership and management experience. He spent 21 years of active duty as an officer in the U.S. Army before retiring in 1993. Since then he has worked in both the for-profit and non-profit fields. “After I retired from the Army in ’93, I spent ten years with a for-profit company as the Chief Financial Officer in the Washington area, mainly as a defense contractor. It was an absolutely terrific opportunity to come out of the military and into a for-profit environment and get that experience. “In the non-profit world, this will be the fourth museum I’ve worked in. I’ve worked at The Phillips Collection and the Corcoran Gallery of Art and Design: College of Art and Design in Washington. Most recently I was in Newport News, Va., at the Mariners’ Museum, which is a maritime museum, but it has a 550 acre private park, 162 acre lake, and probably one of the greatest archives and library collections on maritime related subjects and a fabulous collection of artifacts,” he explains. During his tenure at the Mariners’ Museum as their Vice President of Finance and Administration, Leahy had the privilege of witnessing a part of American history. “[The museum] is also responsible for conserving the turret from the USS Monitor, which was the first ironclad warship in the Navy that sunk off the coast of North Carolina in 1862,” says Leahy. On March 9, 1862, the Civil War battle of Hampton Roads began between the ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia, formerly the USS Merrimack. It heralded the start of a new era in naval warfare and marked the change from wood and sail to iron and steam. Today, the remains of the Monitor rest on the ocean floor off North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where the ship sank in a storm on December 31, 1862.1 “Sixteen sailors died that night and two of their remains were in the turret [of the ship] when they brought it up in 2002. We were able to bury those two sailors with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery on March 8 of this year,” said Leahy. “What’s significant more than just honoring these two unknown soldiers is the fact that the 151st anniversary of the battle took place on March 8.” East Texas certainly has its own wealth of history, which hopefully
Leahy will witness during his tenure at the Tyler Museum of Art. One of his main goals as the new Executive Director is to help the museum and community to continue connecting with each other on an artistic and educational level. “What we’re going to try to do is go back to our mission statement as an educational institute for the community and continue our connection with the community. We want to make sure we are providing from a visual art standpoint what the community is interested in, what they need and how we can help interpret that art,” explains Leahy. “Oftentimes people think of museums, particularly art museums, as high-brow and are afraid to come into museums because they see them as temples of art and not for the common man, and that’s just not true. We need to reach out so people can understand that these great works of art we exhibit are things they can connect with and give them the opportunity to wonder about how an artist did something or why they did it. Every one of these objects has a story to it. We have a great exhibition right now, Deco Japan, looking at everyday objects from the 1930s and 40s, which gives insight into the Japanese culture at that time,” he says. The Deco Japan art exhibit is currently showing through October 20, 2013. For more information, call 903-595-1001 or visit www.tylermuseum.org. In Leahy’s spare time, he is an avid surfer, which he also sees as his creative outlet. “I have been surfing since 1962 and continue to surf. Creating a nice form on a wave is my creative expression, and I’ve surfed all over the world, and everywhere I go I bring my surfboard with me. I’m also an amateur genealogist and explored both my bride’s family history and my family history,” Leahy explains. Leahy and his wife Victori, a native of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, have three adult children and a granddaughter. He also holds an MBA in finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, a BA in history from the University of Delaware, and completed the certificate in the accounting program at the University of Virginia. 1
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few blocks south of the beautiful, pine tree filled campus of Stephen F. Austin State University and two blocks east of the bumper-to-bumper traffic of Highway 59 running through the heart of Nacogdoches sits an elegant hotel, which does much more than offer overnight accommodation to travelers, visitors, and locals wanting a night out. This is a landmark hotel that is the result of the efforts of a town to pull together and build a monument of refinement for their community - the Hotel Fredonia. A hotel is usually built by a group of investors or corporations that have prepared market studies and planned and developed a specific location. However, the historic Hotel Fredonia of Nacogdoches tells a different tale; it is a story of a community pulling together to accomplish a goal. Nacogdoches is a town that embraces its colorful part in history as the home of the Father of Texas, Stephen F. Austin. In 1952, citizens of Nacogdoches were looking for something to promote the town’s history. The group decided that with so many travelers passing through on their way to and from Houston, an upscale hotel could help draw the attention to the area that they desired. A group of 75 townspeople gathered together and, through a popular vote, decided to build a hotel. The hotel was to be built as a community investment with no major outside investors. The group went to work to raise funds. Within the first month, it is reported 136 people were busy with fundraising and 41 of the citizens had made the personal investment required to
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plete with a lounge, restaurant, pool, and banquet/conference rooms. Over 5000 guests attended the grand opening ceremonies on April 2, 1955, with 300 guests returning the next evening for the luxurious hotel’s first banquet. Both travelers and locals found the Hotel Fredonia to be an alluring place for dinner, cocktails, events, and become members of an executive board. overnight accommodations. The charter By December 1952, four months later, the members decided to build an additional committee had already raised $500,000. A wing to the hotel in 1961, the Oak Terrace corporate charter was established as The Plaza, in hopes of booking more convenNacogdoches Community Hotel Corpora- tions and company functions. However, the tion, land was purchased in downtown Na- hotel found it difficult to lure conventioncogdoches, and ground was broken to start eers to the hotel, probably because of its lothe building on May 3, 1954. The building cation in a smaller city. Soon the overnight of the 6-story hotel took almost a year, com- occupancy began to trail, and the Hotel
Fredonia was deep in debt. The hotel charter saw no other option but to sell the facility that had been their community’s pride and joy. Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, the old hotel was sold numerous times with little or no improvements with each new ownership. Travelers and visiting parents of SFA students chose to stay in newer facilities in the area. In 1985, the hotel was closed. The Hotel Fredonia that had been the social focus of the town for three decades sat vacant for the next four years. In 1989, Nacogdoches’ mayor A.L. Mangham began lobbying to renovate and restore the hotel. Reflecting back on the community that rallied behind the hotel in its beginning, he went back to the local citizens that still held stock in the hotel. They decided to join efforts again as the Fredonia Corporation and raise money for restoration. Needing an estimated $7.5 million, outside funding would be needed. The corporation received a grant, which previously
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had only been awarded to large cities. The new Fredonia Hotel would see life again through the assistance of a Department of Urban Development Administration grant. Upon the issuance of the funds, the major facelift and renovation began on the old hotel, which reopened in May of 1989. The hotel was sold once again in June of 2008 to current owner Susan Pack Reents. Reents closed the hotel for one week to freshen the facility. When the hotel reopened, visitors immediately felt that her presence had made a change. Reents reportedly loves the old hotel and strives to have one of the friendliest and most helpful, professional staffs in the hospitality industry. More than one of the staff members at the hotel has commented on Reents’ positive leadership. The hotel is once again a hub of the Nacogdoches community, hosting many area banquets, conferences and special events, and is once again considered one of the nicest places to spend an evening in town. The hotel offers a full service dinner with indoor or outdoor dining at their J. McKinney’s Restaurant, dinner and drinks at the Nine Flags Bar & Grille, an evening out at their club – The Vault, meeting rooms, spacious conference rooms, a beautiful pool and courtyard area, and exquisite guest rooms. Once again, the Hotel Fredonia is offering a special experience to the visitors of Nacogdoches.
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Friday Night Lights by Ben Valencia Photos by Sean Landry, Southwest Studios
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t’s Friday night and area football teams are suiting up to take the fields for an American favorite – football. All over the country and in the heart of East Texas, bands, cheerleaders, majorettes, drill teams and flag line members are also doing the same… suiting up for the 30 minutes that they entertain the crowds and keep their school’s spirit alive.
Halftime is one of the most exciting aspects of Friday night fever, and students practice every week to make these halftime shows enjoyable. The shows are put together not just for halftime entertainment, they are also academic. Students practice all year round to perfect their marching skills, their baton twirling, their flag skills and their cheering to ready themselves for academic contests. Friday nights’ halftime shows provide the avenue for them to practice and perfect before they participate in academic contests throughout the year. Olivia Fotopoulos, a student at Hallsvillle High School, described how her drill team is trained throughout the school year. “Our drill team practices throughout the summer, learning and polishing our field routines to perfection,” Olivia said. “We have camp in the month of June to learn our routines, squad practices in July to continue memorizing the dances, and then we finish our summer break with two-a-days in August. At two-a-days we work on everything from small routines and chants we do in the stands to our flawless halftime performances we do on the field.”
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Sounds like a lot of work? You bet it is. These students strive for excellence, and they know that what these extracurricular activities are teaching them can have positive effects not only on their future but also their present. “One characteristic I have developed is determination,” Roberta Spencer, a tenth grade band member at Longview High School said. “Each and every time we are told to do something, we are expected to give one hundred percent. When I am tired, I have that strength to push through the pain and sweat to be the best that I can be.” Tyler Clark, an eleventh grade band member at Lindale High School also shared his views on how halftime performances prepare him for the future. “These experiences help us to realize the power of the individual in the group,” Tyler said. “We learn that once we neglect our performance duties, the entire group suffers and takes criticism for its mistakes. As we mature in this organization, we find it easier to be cooperative, supportive, confident and to want to be part of something bigger than the individual.” Among characteristics and lessons these students learn, a prevalent one is respect. “We all develop great respect towards the band directors and other band members,” senior New Boston High School band member Courtney Cochran said. “We learn to deal with each other no matter what. We work through our differences to become a better band. Drama isn’t an option.” Be sure to check out the halftime performances during football season! These entertainers are sure to amaze you with their musical talents, twirling, cheering and flag flying skills, as well as the way they keep school spirit alive during those nail biting, gridiron moments.
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WE ASKED HALFTIME ENTERTAINERS WHAT IT TAKES TO PREPARE THEM FOR SHOWTIME ... HERE IS WHAT THEY HAD TO SAY!
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“Pr “Preparation for Friday night halftime shows include twirling practice, as well as marching practice, as majorettes are also a part of the Big Green Marching Machine. ar Around 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, we work on our A halftime show marching drill with the band. Immediately h ffollowing is an hour-long twirling practice. We use this ttime to polish our routines so they are in tip-top shape for halftime. The day prior to entertaining, we are required to participate in a ‘three drops or less’ challenge, which requires the whole line to perform the halftime routine with less than three baton drops.”
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“D “During the summer starting in August, we train every school day with our music and marching for four hours sc in the morning and for two hours every Monday night. During the school year we go to school 30 minutes D eearly everyday and practice for about an hour and a half, and after school we have sectionals with the other h students that play our instruments once a week for about ut an hour and still have Monday night practice.”
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“O drill team practices throughout the summer learn“Our ing and polishing our field routines to perfection. We in have camp in the month of June to learn our routines, ha ssquad practices in July to continue memorizing the dances, and then we finish our summer break with twod a-days in August. At two-a-days we work on everything from small routines and chants we do in the stands to our flawless halftime performances we do on the field.”
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With football season well underway in the Piney Woods of East Texas, students and teachers all across this part of the state are looking forward to homecoming ceremonies. Homecoming dates have been set all over East Texas, and the one accessory that comes to mind is the football mum. When you think about art, floristry and mum making donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly come to mind. But it takes talent and brain power to put together not only mums, but floral arrangements as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that people who do this have an eye for it,â&#x20AC;? said Vicki Boyd, floral designer at Hamillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Florist in Longview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t paint, but I can see with my eyes what I like and what flowers and things go well together when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m putting arrangements together. When I see a mum, it has got to be flashy, probably due to me living on the coast and being around Mardi Gras festivals for so long.â&#x20AC;? Vicki is right, her mums are flashy, and she makes tons of them, along with the help of other designers, every year at homecoming time. From the colors, to the designs on the ribbons, to every little trinket, mums are very artful pieces of floral work.
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Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the concert? Families have a special night just for them. On Friday, Sept. 20, at 8 p.m., the band and symphony will be in rehearsal. The public is invited to enjoy a free preview of the following nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert. Ten dollars gets you a gourmet hot dog supper with chips, cookies, and a drink. The price of this supper benefits the Marshall Regional Arts Council and Marshall Symphony. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a casual affair complete with sound checks, stops and starts of music, and a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what is required to produce a concert of this magnitude. Take the whole family and enjoy this opportunity. What? Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make that either? A final free-to-the-public rehearsal will be Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. According to the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coordinator, Tiffany Ammerman, each year the concert has successfully grown to be one of the highlights of the season with Part 2 bringing even more classic rock and R&B music that has been loved for generations than last year. Jeans â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;N Classics is the result of the vision and hard work of people like Bo Ellis of Main Street Marshall, an army of volunteers, as well as a massive coor-
dinated effort between the Arts Council, Symphony League, and the City of Marshall. To reserve a table or purchase tickets in advance, call the Marshall Regional Arts Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Joyce Weekly at 903-935-4484 or Tiffany Ammerman at 903-938-2398 or purchase directly at KGAS radio in Carthage and Marshall area businesses. Season tickets that include other concerts and events throughout the year are also available. General admission tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the night of the event. Visit www.marshallartscouncil.org or www.marshallsymphony.com to purchase tickets online.
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CROQUET ANYONE? historic Starr Family Home
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Is there a special someone in your life that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to date in a refreshingly different setting other than an escapist movie and a local restaurant? How about trying a truly unique, low cost time travel-ish twist on dating? When was the last time you relaxed to a civilized game of lawn croquet? Probably not recently. So, why not try a visit to the historic Starr Home in Marshall for a game? The Starr Home has hosted an annual croquet tournament since 1993 and has just recently formed a croquet club that meets on the third Sunday of every month at 2:00 p.m. Croquet was a popular lawn game during the Victorian era, largely due to the fact that it was one of very few sports that men and women were allowed to play together. The Starr family, as well as their descendants, enjoyed playing the game, as evidenced by family photos and artifacts. Participation is free, and all equipment is provided by the site. Refreshments are not provided; both players and spectators are welcome to bring their own. Players are asked to dress in white or khaki (not period costumes), in keeping with the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tradition. Although it is called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;club,â&#x20AC;? there are no dues or enrollment, and anyone may show up to play. Maplecroft, the Starr Family home, will also be open for tours, which currently features an exhibit on Victorian enter-
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“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” - Vincent Van Gogh
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When I first pulled my car up, I was a bit nervous. Especially since I didn’t know exactly what to expect from a painting class, and I couldn’t imagine what it was going to be like being in a group of others painting. I tucked my nervousness away to the depths of my blue jean pockets and proceeded to go inside only to be greeted by the most beautiful smiling faces that I could have ever been paired with in a class. Soon, colors began to swirl together as I got lost in my canvas, and the instructor’s voice began to fade from my hearing. No offense to our instructor, because she was absolutely fantastic. But this was the first time that I had painted anything like this since I was in high school, and my self-assurance was low. I became entranced with the white canvas that seemed to mock me while I was trying to find my way with the paint brush. Like a child learning to walk for the first time and stumbling around, I was painting all over the place. I owned the canvas. We painted Day of the Dead skulls, and my skull turned into a tribute to Marilyn Monroe with red lips. Or at least that is who I was thinking of when I painted on the lips. I had such a fun time painting; not everyone followed the instructor exactly. I followed steps to make outlines, but as far as the painting goes, it was my own creation. Almost everyone in class had their own twist on their Day of the Dead painting. I have talked to several people who don’t think that going to these types of classes are worthwhile. “Paint by numbers” is what they call it. But you can actually follow the instructor and be creative. You don’t have to use the exact colors or style of the painting. And best of all, you can bring your favorite alcoholic beverage to sip while you paint! Our instructor, Lori McCracken, was so full of life and fun that the class was even more of a joy to experience. We even had a challenge as to who could paint on the best body art, and I won! So, I learned to silence the voice that told me I couldn’t paint, and I would like to thank the staff and owners of Painting with a Twist for such a wonderful experience. I will definitely be back in the near future. Painting with a Twist is owned by Kimberly and Casey Wells. If you would like to find out more, you can find them on Facebook or go to their website at www.PaintingWithATwist.com/Longview. I know you will have just as much fun as I did! And you might even learn a thing or two while you are there!
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Artist Interview with Paul
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is a large man with a large, outgoing and expansive personality, so it is often surprising for viewers to find that his art can be quiet and thoughtful. Each is carefully considered and carefully created. Like most artists, he is quick to mention that he has always made art. He can’t remember a time in his life when he was not drawing or painting. “Too many artists think this,” he commented. “It’s a good idea, but it is an idea that is sometimes overused. It is too easy to say that I’ve been an artist most of my life,” he laughed. After thinking about it, he added, “More realistically, what should be said is the part of me that is an artist was given to me by my parents and by God, and it is a gift I have had all my life.” His creative talent may have been a gift he was given at birth, but he believes that with that gift he was given the heavy responsibility of pursuing and perfecting it. When asked about what he hopes to accomplish with his art, he said, “It is my desire and goal that for each painting I create there is someone who will make a connection with it. I hope that in my work the perceptive viewer will see that element that connects them to the painting.”
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A versatile artist, he is always interested in new directions, new media, and new ways of seeing the world. Because of his different interests, he not only works in oils and watercolors, he also does various pieces in glass and in wood. He has been doing creative photography since his father introduced him to it when he was a young boy. No matter which medium he chooses to use for a particular work, he believes his art is the product of his original ideas, his original thoughts and his own original vision. Anderson spent most of his childhood living outside the United States. He was born in the city of Equateur, Democratic Republic Congo, (formerly Belgium Congo, and Zaire) on the African continent. His parents’ story sounds much like a World War II romantic movie. His mother was a nurse, and his father was a teacher. Each of them went to the Belgian Congo with different mission organizations. Both of the mission organizations worked in the same region. The war made travel and communications difficult, so the groups supported each other. Anderson’s parents met when his father welcomed a group of new missionaries. They married a year later. Anderson’s earliest work was based on the world he saw around him. He concentrated on drawing and painting the people, the landscapes, and the life of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. When he was in college, he began to paint and draw postersized abstract concepts using felt pens and tempera paint. He admits he has gone through a major shift from his earlier interest in realism and expressionist realism to what he says is “opening my mind and eye to more abstract vision.” The major-
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ity of his work is organic, geometric, and colorful. For many years he created realistic watercolors in the dry brush technique. He later became interested in oil painting. Most of his early watercolors were floral studies. He admits that when he was a beginning artist, he tried painting the same realistic images he saw other artists painting. He created paintings that were careful reproductions of the elephants and flowers that were all around him. However, he found that these studies from nature were not entirely satisfying. “I wanted to paint what I saw in my mind’s eye. I wanted to paint those things which may or may not have familiarity or relationship to real images,” he explained. At one point he looked through his old high school and college notebooks and realized what he had been drawing even in those early days were really abstract concepts. “I tried painting abstract oil painting and the experience rang a bell,” he said. “It resonated within me. I reflected back on how many of my favorite artists were impressionists and early abstract artists.” Whether it is planned or spontaneous, his art is always an expression of what is inside the artist. He says his imagination is captured by the organic patterns found in nature, but these images are only the starting point – the place where he begins to create his paintings. He said, “If I start with a specific idea, the idea I start with may result in a painting that only remotely, if ever, reflects the first concept.” Anderson insists that he is basically selftaught even though he has taken continuing education classes and has had one-on-one lessons from other working artists. “I continually study other artists’ work and where
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available, their processes,” he volunteered. Some of his favorite artists are Sean Scully, Thornton Willis, Mark Rothko, and Robert Thornton. He is interested in these artists because of the dynamic use of color in their abstract works. “My nephew, John Karl Claes, has influenced me the most,” he added. “I’ve not had chance for formal lessons from him, but I’ve spent a lot of time whenever I can learning from him.” With his dedicated approach, his attitude toward his art is down to earth. He insists, “I refuse to take myself too seriously.” Paul Anderson signs his work “POPI.” It is pronounced “poppy,” like the flower. He chose to paint under that name for memory’s sake, because that is what his daughter called him when she was a little girl. He also refers to his work as “Popi Originals” because he says that his original image is what his art is all about. “Art is a passion within which is often a point of conflict because I am driven to make what I do the best presentation possible. As with other artists, I must have a creative outlet. The outlet is not always my painting or photography but shows itself in anything I do. I worry over presentation of whatever I do and strive to give it an artistic essence. It will never end as long as I draw a breath.” More of Paul Anderson’s artwork, including his painting and photographic art, may be seen on his website: paul-anderson.artist websites.com.
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THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND:
Soundtrack of the Fall Football Season by Tony McCullough â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everywhere you go in life there is music. Turn on the news and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opening theme song. Watch a movie, and there is a music score that is playing and building emotion. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on your radio, in your car. Music is important. Music is everywhere you go in life,â&#x20AC;? said Gene Parker, retired White Oak band director, welcoming my sixth grade band class on the first day of school in August, 1975. This speech, which was delivered in the old White Oak band hall, has embedded itself deep within my memory. If music is the soundtrack of life, the high school band is the soundtrack of autumn in East Texas. Long before the slightest chill is felt in the evening air, East Texans think â&#x20AC;&#x153;football seasonâ&#x20AC;? and the excitement of the game, anticipating the celebration of a victory. The stands are packed on Friday nights. To many, there is nothing comparable to the smell of nacho cheese drifting up from the concession stand, moms and dads cheering to see their champions in action, cheerleaders bouncing with spirit, and the band, perhaps the unsung heroes of high school football games. It is no secret that the majority of the crowd attends a Friday night game to watch two teams strive for their victory, but in the stands, the bands play music throughout the game to keep spirits high and energy levels elevated. As the halftime whistle blows and many head to the concession stand and restrooms, the bands take to the field to entertain the crowd with music and marching drills that took many hours of preparation.
In early August, as the sun bakes down on East Texas like an oven whose control is stuck on broil, high school football teams take to the practice fields for grueling two-a-day workouts. Somewhere across campus, lead by a perspiring band director, assistant director and a drum major, you will find the band practicing. Some students have already attended a week of band camp hosted by a university to prepare for the coming year. The band will spend hours in the heat learning drills and routines. Football may be the priority, with the halftime show being secondary, but the irony is that marching bands existed long before the battle of the pigskin won Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart in the 1920s and 30s. According to history books, marching bands began as traveling musical groups making their way across Europe. For additional entertainment, members of these groups added choreography to the music. And as armies grew, drum and brass corps were added to help officers communicate with soldiers during battle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a certain bugle call or drum cadence would have meaning, such as parade rest. The drum and brass corps began to march separately from the soldiers and eventually grew into full marching bands. Today, bands that march to precision drills of flanks and turns are military style marching bands. Some of the high school bands that march in the military style are from Longview, Pine Tree, White Oak, Spring Hill, Hallsville, Gladewater, and Gilmer. In addition to military style, there are basically two other categories of marching bands. One of those is the show band. In
White Oak Band (Top), Longview High School Band (Bottom Left) and John Tyler Band (Bottom Right). Courtesy Photos
a show band, there is virtually no marching to the beat. These bands entertain with spectacular drum lines, twirling antics with flags or knives and fire, popular or trendy music, and intricate formations such as letters, rolling wagon wheels, or flying birds. Show bands tend to be college bands or large 5A bands consisting of a large number of students, required for their intricate field formations. A great example of a show band is the highly entertaining Grambling State University Band of Louisiana. In our local high schools, you may see a mixture of military style and show band style bands. These are called corps bands. Bands from John Tyler and Robert E. Lee are excellent examples. They do some marching drills within their performance, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if the band breaks out in a dance to the beat or sings along loudly with the chorus. Their job is to entertain you, and they take that job seriously.
There are marching competitions throughout the year. Many local festivals, including the Gilmer Yamboree and the Tyler Rose Festival, hold competitions. University Scholastic League (UIL) competitions are the premiere contests, like football playoffs, where the top competitors advance to area, then state competitions. This year, UIL contests for East Texas will begin October 23 in Mt. Pleasant with the top bands advancing to an area contest at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, then on to the state competition, this year held in San Antonio November 4 and 5. Whether your high school band is a military, corps, or show band, please appreciate and support the students who rehearse hour after hour to perform for you from the stands and on the field lit by the Friday night lights of football fever. Although they may not be scoring touchdowns, they have worked hard for your halftime entertainment.
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Ever seen a tiny, little gal put away about a pound of ear-ringing, mouth-watering hot wings? It’s a sight; I’m here to say. For weeks I’ve heard about a restaurant way out in Pickton that promised to satisfy, so I took three friends with me to check out Foster’s Place, where ice cold beer and hot wings are a way of life. We all ate our fill, but watching one friend devour those super hot wings until she was nearly in tears reminded me that some things just have to be experienced firsthand. Here’s the scoop. We sampled several varieties of hand-tossed wings, a veggie pizza with fresh mozzarella, some crazy good chicken quesadillas, and a black and blue burger that was off the charts with mouth watering deliciousness. Owner Art Foster was right there tableside to deliver plates and answer every question. Quiet and friendly, Art made us feel right at home, his amiable personality bursting with pride about his namesake eatery. You may have to set your GPS to find Foster’s, which is out there between Winnsboro and Sulfur Springs, but heading up Texas Hwy 11 East you won’t miss the bright, red building. Built in the 1950s originally for the Humble Oil camp, the gas station and general store served the area well over the years, only changing ownership a few times. In 2003, Art bought the building and maintained it as a general store and café for six years. When a change was inspired, some remodeling brought a new focus to
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Foster’s. Today they serve a simple menu of wings, burgers, pizza, salad, sides and appetizers. The prices are a good value for the great food and range from $4 to $10 for most items with pizza priced to about $14. Family friendly and free Wi-Fi attracts a wide range of customers. After eating several types of wings dipped in the chunkiest blue cheese dressing I’d ever seen, I became a wing convert. That’s right… I’d never ordered wings anywhere before. The regular flavored wings were just the right amount of heat to leave my mouth warm and wanting more, and the sweet and spicy faired just as well. Now my tiny friend “went for broke” by ordering some super hotties that she just kept on eating until I think
she cried, “Uncle!” The next day I texted her… “I can’t quit thinking about those wings! Wish I lived closer!” Yes, Art’s magic works well on some of the most flavorful wings around. You can depend on generous servings. The black and blue burger was stacked high – a third of a pound of perfectly cooked beef on a kaiser roll. We loved the pizza and the “Yankee” quesadillas full of grilled peppers, cheese, fried chicken, bacon and red onion. There’s a good selection of appetizers, burgers, pizza, wings and more that are well-prepared and not disappointing. Bring your appetite. Art Foster brings a little edge to his fun café with live acoustic music several times a month and
a trivia game night. He creates his special wing sauces from scratch using porter tap beer. His bar carries a base of 25-30 beers and currently about 75-80 bottles of draft. He keeps a full selection of hard liquors, including Irish whiskeys and some varieties produced in Texas. Foster’s carries Texas, porter, stouts, pilsners, lagers, wheat, cider, smoked malt and fruit beers… just for a start. Art’s pride comes with the fact that out there in the supposed middle of nowhere lies a little refuge pub for beer lovers to further the education and pleasure of their palette. As autumn approaches, he switches to darker beers for the German and Oktoberfest celebrations. He’s planning for the future to include a new outdoor patio. So, plan a little road trip to get lost somewhere about halfway between Winnsboro and Sulfur Springs, and watch for an apple red building with huge white letters on the side saying “RESTAURANT.” Art’s been approached about moving closer to those “big” towns, but for now, he likes being that roadside pub café that does food and beer well. Foster’s Place is located at 15244 Texas Hwy. 11 East. Hours: Sun., Mon., Thur. 10:30 am - 9:30 pm. Fri. & Sat. 10:30 am - 10:30 pm. Closed Tues. & Wed. Phone: 903-866-0606.
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We live in a computerized world, which brings us all sorts of new opportunities for creative printmaking. The word “giclée” was coined in 1991 to describe fine art digital prints made on inkjet printers. It is based on the French world “gicler,” which means to squirt, spurt or spray. This is totally reasonable since inkjet printers work by spraying the ink onto the finished product. For some reason, nobody ever wanted to admit these were simply computer generated prints. The French sounding word “giclée” seems more high class. After all, it is sort of French. This whole computer thing seemed like a fantastic idea. Artists could control what we created. We could teach the computer to make good-looking prints in limited editions. We could even work with the computer and all its bells and whistles to invent a whole new art form where we could invent new, exciting, innovative things. It would be a whole new way to express authentic creative ideas. Aha! But there is always that serpent lurking in the apple tree. Those huge producers of factory manufactured pictures jumped in and took a big bite out of the giclée world. It became possible for large companies to produce giclée prints and to sell them to unsuspecting buyers as authentic works of art. The same picture can be made available in any size or shape and in any color. Parts of the same picture can be printed in different colors. Parts of the same picture can even be cut off, chopped up, flipped over and mass marketed as something else entirely.
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We are all familiar with the idea of limited edition artist’s prints. They use special papers and special inks, and they have been a source of beauty and inspiration for centuries. While the idea of “original print” has always seemed a bit edgy, artists solve the problem by creating work that is unique, innovative, carefully thought out, emotional, and true to experiences and feelings. No matter what medium we use, that is basically what artists do. Some artists will create a very small edition of prints by hand, working at home alone in the studio. These are often woodcuts, wood engravings, linocuts, and sometimes even lithographs. Other artists will cooperate with a trusted printmaker. This craftsman will work with the artist’s original design and will run a larger addition of prints. These are done under the artist’s supervision in the printmaker’s shop. These are often lithographs, etchings or silkscreen prints. Artists usually sign their limited edition prints in pencil. The signature will appear in the lower right corner. Two numbers appear in the lower left corner. There will be a larger number, which tells how many prints were produced in this edition. There will be a slash with a smaller number. That is the number of this print. Lower numbers are usually more desirable because they are fresher, cleaner and crisper. Sometimes the title of the print will be written between the signature and the numbers. Those collectors who think about the investment value of the art they buy know that prints that are done in small editions will be more valuable than prints that are done in large editions. This is simply because there are fewer of them. Prints that are commercially mass-produced in huge quantities by a factory in China will not have any numbers. They may actually be genuine lithographs, silkscreen prints or of some other medium, but the factory sees no advantage in mentioning that they cranked out a bazillion of
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these things. While such mass-produced commercial pictures may be pretty, and they are usually presented in really nice frames, there are so many of them that they have no more lasting value than a page cut out of a magazine. I have tried my hand at very limited edition woodcut, and I have the battle scars on my fingers to prove it. For me, this medium requires beautifully grained wood, extremely sharp wood carving tools, occasional blood, and lots of BandAids. Silk screen prints have proven for me to be a lot less dangerous than turning me loose with sharp objects, but in some strange way I find the results a lot less fascinating. Etchings involve the use of acid. Nobody I know ever thought that was a good idea. For the past several years, my favorite printmaking projects have been monotype prints. These are the most painterly kind of prints. To make a monotype, the design is painted on a non-porous surface such as metal or slick paper. A nice quality of printmaking paper is carefully laid across the design, and both pieces are run through a printing press. Please don’t tell anybody, but I don’t happen to own a printing press. Necessity being the mother of invention, I secure the image to the paper, and then I put them down on the driveway and run my car tire over them a couple of times. It actually works just fine and produces exactly the right kind of pressure. Monotype prints are the most limited of limited editions because there is only ONE print. That’s why they are called MONO-types. Sometimes, with a great deal of luck, it is possible to run a second print from the image. This is called a “ghost” print. The exciting thing about these pieces is that the whole print can be changed and transformed as the artist works on it. The print somehow takes on a life of its own. There is always a delightful element of surprise when the paper is peeled away to show the final result.
I recently spent time in a business building that had purchased whole walls full of these things. Clearly, the original picture had been a rather ordinary landscape with a farmhouse, some fields of flowers, a barn, and some trees. As I walked through the halls, I saw the same farmhouse in red, in green, facing right, and facing left. I saw the farmhouse with the barn and the farmhouse without the barn. I saw the trees with the farmhouse and the trees standing alone. The same trees appeared in red, green, brown. There were individual trees on canvas, sets of trees on watercolor paper, trees made to look like oil paintings, groups of trees on fabric sprinkled with glitter. There were the same trees and the same flowers, the flowers without the trees, the flowers with the barn, and so on and so on and so on. Once the original picture had been digitally archived, reproductions could be made until the cows came home. Thankfully, there were no cows. This sort of thing is mindless. It does not share the emotion or human experience that art requires. It dulls the senses. It is ultimately boring, and it offers false visions. Of course, there is a place for it, but please don’t call it art. It is a decorative accessory, like a fashionable sofa pillow or a new red teakettle. The frames however, were quite attractive.
Jan Statman’s paintings are owned by museums in Europe and by public and private collections across the USA. She is author of several books and is listed in Who’s Who in American Art, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who of American Women, and various other professional publications.
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Communication Breakdown Communication breakdown, it’s always the same Havin’ a nervous breakdown, a-driving me insane Bonham/Jones/Page, 1969 Led Zeppelin’s “Communication Breakdown” was the 7th track (side 2) from Led Zeppelin, the group’s debut album. It was released in 1969 – my junior year in high school. For me, Zeppelin’s music was shocking in that it was full of direct sexual references and ran counter to other music of the day. Even the Doors and the Rolling Stones were not as overtly sensual as Plant, Page and company. In my mind, this record marked the official end of the 60s. The Age of Aquarius was over almost as quickly with “Zep” epitomizing the excess of the 70s musically and socially. To be honest, I never was a big fan, but this month’s lyric is too perfect for my rant – and yes, I think you can call this a rant! First, I would like to explain my take on business communication. I am pretty much an instant kind of guy. Send me a message, email or call me, and I will answer it and take care of that business right away. Every communication from a fan, gig inquiry, blog comment, or fellow artist is important to the B-side (business) of
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ofmusic I realize most musicians also have a day job. But to not check your messages for three days or more? I will admit this is not a problem with all musicians. But it seems to be pervasive in the community. Many of the more successful artists responded that day, if not in 10 minutes. I believe that the speed of their communication directly correlates to their success. I am not saying the world should stop every time you hear a new message chime on your phone. But for heavens sake, please, please, please, at least act like music is a real business to you, and you care about it. This experience convinced me that this is a hobby to many and not even a serious hobby. A friend of mine used to have a favorite saying: “Perception is reality.” If I am a potential gig opportunity and I don’t get a response back in a reasonable period of time (say 24 hours), then my perception is that you aren’t interested. Even if you aren’t interested, you should respond if just to graciously say no. Close no doors; simply say, “Not now.” That leaves the door open for the future. In this business, never let an opportunity go unanswered. It is just simple common sense. Answer every inquiry
mus i c . Every time someone reaches out to you as an artist, you should be on it like a dog on a bone. Why? Because if you aren’t hungry enough to jump on that bone, then I guarantee someone else is. This is a competitive business, and while not every communication will bring you opportunity or work, every one will shape your image as a professional and as a person. Trust me, lack of communication will kill many opportunities before they start. Even if you are a monster talent, ignoring communications will kill any fan buzz you have going. Let’s face it, most of us are talented, but none of us are talented enough to ignore opportunity. Let me set this up so that you can understand my frustration. I recently took on the task of getIn this business, never let an ting musicians to play opportunity go unanswered. It is for a series of events. It wasn’t a big deal; in fact, just simple common sense. Answer it was a little deal. I had a every inquiry promptly and profeslist of musicians who had sionally. You are a professional. already told me they were ready to perform. Yet, when I sent out an email to get folks signed up for specific perforpromptly and professionally. You are a mance slots, days went by before I heard professional. from a single one of them. Some I never Well, my little rant is done. I feel betheard from at all. I really didn’t expect ter now. I hope that you get something for everyone to jump on the opportunity, out of it. How quickly and well you but I sure expected to at least hear back respond to communications regarding from them. In most cases, it took two your music will go a long way towards emails and a Facebook message, and in making you more successful. Even if you a couple of cases, it took a phone call to aren’t a full time professional, acting like get any kind of response at all. one by responding to inquiries with a I want to be clear, there was nothing courteous, prompt answer can change spectacular about this opportunity, and your career. Try it and see. Don’t let your
career be derailed by a communication breakdown. As always, thanks for reading, and if you have comments, suggestions or criticisms about this or any of my columns, feel free to send them to me: randy@ brownrandy.com. If you ever simply get curious about what the heck this rambling old man does, go to www.brownrandy.com/music. Listen to a few songs and let me know what you think. See you next issue.
Randy Brown is retired from a real job, though he still manages to function as a singer/songwriter living in East Texas and has been involved with many sides of the music business over the years, from being a sideman, a sound man, touring songwriter, operator of a venue, and a recording studio owner/engineer. No matter what, he answers phone calls, returns voice mails, texts, tweets and emails promptly and professionally. But sometimes feels pretty lonely in doing so.
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1- Jim Taylor entertains at LMFA during Longview’s dowtown Art Walk, July 25, 2013. 2- The cast from Pit Bulls & Parolees film at the Ink Life Tour in Longview, August 23, 2013. 3 & 4 - Tyler Lenius and Aundrea Guess get tattoos at the Ink Life Tour in Longview, August 24, 2013.
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7:00 p.m. Ballet Magnificat! at LETU Belcher Performance Center, Longview. September 13 1:30 p.m. Great East Texas Hymn Sing at ETBU Baker Auditorium, Marshall. 7:30 PM Megan Burtt with Grace Pettis concert at Longview Museum of Fine Arts. September 14 8:00 a.m. Rose City Triathlon at Lake Tyler Marina. 4:00 p.m. Big Sandy Bluegrass Show at 204 S. Tyler St, Big Sandy. 7:30 p.m. Lynn Adler & Women in the Round at Crossroads Music Company, Winnsboro. September 18 11:30 a.m. Dixieland on the Square at Telegraph Park, Marshall. September 19 7:00 p.m. East Texas Music Awards 2013 at KE Bushman’s Winery and Celebration Center, Bullard. September 21 10:00 a.m. Avinger Wine Festival at Downtown Avinger. 10:00 a.m. Gladewater Arts and Crafts Festival at Broadway Elementary School 2:00 p.m. Landmarks of Longview Architectural Home Tour at Gregg County Historical Museum, Longview. 7:30 p.m. 1964 The Tribute at LETU Belcher Performance Center, Longview. 7:30 p.m. Bill Ward concert at The Old Firehouse, Edom. 9:45 p.m. Wirelight concert at the Yam Jam, Downtown Gilmer. September 28 10:00 a.m. International Model A Ford Day at Ben Wheeler. 7:30 p.m. East Texas Symphony Orchestra concert at UT Tyler Cowan Center.
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