austin lifestyle may june issue 2

T h e b e s T o f e v e r y T h i n g

Destination:

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56The East Side ATestimonyofHistory

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ContentsAusTinlifEsTylE

departments11 new & noteworthy

14 hottesthappenings

15 inmemoriam

16 that'sentertainment

fashion & beauty

19 what'shaute

Destinationweddings

23 tuxeDo

attirefortheinformalgroom

26 fashionforwarD

VintageVows–austinstyle

28 beauty

windowsofthesoul

30 Dayatthespa

lakeaustinsparesort

PhilanthroPy

32 socialgraces

37 socialregister

home

43 what'shot

austinartistsandartisans

46 homeDecorating

tipsanDtrenDs

modernversustraditional

48inthegarDen

tipsforyourspringgarden

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63 saVor

chezzee

68 chefoncall

theVersatilemartiniglass

pLus79 keeP austin well

yourguidetostayinghealthy

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in every issue6 contributors

7 letterfromtheeDitor

70 wireD

72 offtheshelf

74 expertopinion

76 yourluckystars

on the cover

‘oasis’bykathywomack.


contributors

korey howell’sinterestinall

thingsartisticbeganatthetender

ageoffour,whenshereceived

herfirstboxof64crayolas.by

agefourteen,herartisticexpres-

sionextendedtomake-upalbeit

blueeyelinerandpurpleeye

shadowandfunkyhairdos.incol-

lege,koreystumbledintoashop

namedheaDshotsanddis-

coveredacallingthatcombined

herartisticinterestswithaproductiveprofession.nineteenyears

later,koreyhasgonefrommakeupartisttophotographer,tostudio

manager,tocorporatetrainer,toVpofmarketingandoperations,

topartner,tofranchisor,tosoleowner,toformerownerandnow,

bypopulardemandshehasreturnedtoherfirstlove–photogra-

phy.believingtheidiom,‘younevergetasecondchancetomake

afirstimpression,’tobetrue,koreyisahighlysoughtafterbusiness

andportraitphotographercreatingauthentic,engaginganddynamic

images.formoreinformation:www.headshotsbusinessportraits.com

camille abbottisabroker-associatewithameliabullockrealtors.

shehasbeenamemberoftherealestatecommunitysince1984

andisactiveinalumnieventsforthecollegeoffineartsatthe

universityoftexas.

robin campellistheownerofcupidzclozet.com,aunique

boutiquespecializinginupscalevintageandcontemporaryacces-

sories.cupidzclozethasdonatedmorethanhalfamilliondollars

tonon-profitsthroughstoresalesoverthepastsevenyears.

Jill caseisafreelancewriterandeditor.shehasworkedforpub-

lications,corporations,agenciesandnon-profitorganizationsin

chicagoandthemidwest.

linda Ginac isthefounderandceoofthenationalsocietyof

careermanagementandtheginacgroup.

kathy bell hargrave hasearnedalivingasavideographerand

photographerfor40years,workingfortVstationsandnetworks,

publicationsandadvertisingagencies.

robert leakehasbeenaprofessionalphotographerandvideog-

rapherfor20yearsatabc/Disneyandiscurrentlyworkingonhigh

schoolsportsliveandfreelancevideography.

sandy schutzeisanoutsidesalesrepresentativeforgarden-

Villeandtexasorganicproducts.sheiscurrentlyservingaschair

oftheregionViiichapterofthetexasnurseryandlandscape

association.

laura waldmanhasbeenaconsultingastrologersince1982.she

offersclarity,validationandoptimumtimingforanyaspectofyour

lifeprocess.

contributor spotlight

ANNOUNCING AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA’S

2010-11 SEASON

THE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HATBy Michael NymanIN CONjUNCTION wITh

The Austin Chamber Music Festival

july 9, 10, 11, 2010

FLIGHTBy Jonathan DoveApril 9, 13, 15, 17, 2011

THE ITALIAN GIRL IN ALGIERSBy Gioachino Rossinijanuary 29, February 2, 4, 6, 2011

LA TRAVIATABy Giuseppe VerdiNovember 6, 10, 12, 14, 2010

Ignite Your Soul !

Call 800-31-OPERA to buy season tickets or visit www.AustinLyricOpera.org


In january of 1993 I boarded a pl ane In atl anta – destination: Austin, Texas. I was looking for a fresh start. My friends Susan and Jay Smith lived in Austin while

he was the Editor of the Austin American Statesman. “Austin, you need to go to Austin. Your personality is so very Austin,” they told me. “What does that mean?” I asked. “We can’t describe it, you have to experience it, but you will see once you get there.” I landed

in the old Mueller airport and a 17-year love affair began. I packed up three kids, two cats, a dog and two moving vans and never looked back. I hope that wherever I roam, my North Star will always be Austin, the city of my heart.

For this issue we explore Austin as a destination. With seventeen million visitors a year, it is no wonder that Austin is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas and the nation. What keeps them coming back year after year and what convinces visitors to make Austin their home? What we discovered was the soul and spirit of Austin – the people, the events, and the places that make this city uniquely appealing, especially to creative and artistic types, entrepreneurs, nature lovers, sun worship-ers and free spirits.

Our cover features the original work of artist Kathy Womack, a cre-ative and artistic free spirit for whom destination Austin seemed to be fated. Read her story and the inspiration for the painting (p. 55).

Associate editor Dana Reinart and real estate expert Camille Abbot chose the East side, one of Austin’s most historic destinations for their

close-up on a neighborhood with a rich artistic and cultural heritage (p. 56).In June many people consider Austin as a destination for an auspicious occasion – their

wedding. We look at destination wedding fashions for both the bride and the groom, as well as venues in Austin for weddings with a view (p. 19). Robin Campbell knows first hand how much Austinites love vintage and suggests ways to go retro with vintage vows (p. 26). Planning a destination wedding? Look to the Web (p. 70).

For some lucky visitors a tranquil retreat on the shores of Lake Austin is all they ever see of our city. I set out to discover what makes the Lake Austin Spa Resort the number one rated destination spa (p. 30).

Every year for Easter and Mother’s Day my Austin destination for brunch was Chez Zee. The owner, Sharon Watkins, celebrates 21 years as a mainstay in Austin by sharing the reci-pes for three signature dishes (p. 63). May and June bring rounds of parties for graduation, weddings and Memorial Day. Check out a fun twist for using your martini glasses (p. 68).

In June, legendary artists from around the world will make Austin their destination when the Austin Classical Guitarist Society hosts the 2010 Guitar Foundation of America Convention and Competition at the Long Center (p. 16).

Visitors to Austin always remark on the welcoming and friendly natives – our local goodwill ambassadors. Linda Ginac introduces us to the passionate souls who often inspire visitors to become residents (p. 74) and I remember Liz Carpenter, an Austin icon, who inspired me to give my all to the city we both loved (p. 15).

Many things have changed since 1993, both in my life and in Austin, but one thing remains the same. Visitors to our fair city beware – if Austin is your destination chances are good that it may become your home! Whether you were born here or got there as fast as you could, Austin is one destination you will never forget.

Enjoy and let me know what makes Austin the destination of your heart. Email me at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you.

Deborah Hamilton-Lynne

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SXSW 2010 was bigger than ever!recordattendance(13,022musicbadgeholders,up11%;9,505filmbadgehold-

ers,up33%;and14,251interactivebadgeholders,up33%)meansaninfusionof

morethan $100millionforaustin.therewasalotofgrumblingaboutlonglines

andtheinabilityofpassholdersandwristbandholderstogetinto manyfilms,

musicvenuesandparties;however,therewere tonsoffreepartiesandmusic

eventsforanyone–wristband,badge,ornot.seewhatyoumissedonthesxsw

youtubechannel.Austin Lifestylestaffpicksandinsiderrecommendations:

dEBoraH HaMilton-lynnE

feature filmGet LowstarringrobertDuvall,sissyspacekandbillmurray

documentaryCamp Victory AfghanistanandWhen You’re Strange

check outNY Export: Opus Jazzslatedforpbs

musictexastornadosareback.flacoJimenezandauggiemeyersarejoinedby

shawnsahm,sonoftexasiconDougsahmandtheresultisadynamitenew

cD–Esta Bueno! –Justintimeforsummerparties.

roxannE Wilson

musicupandcomingartisttowatch,mattmorris;ilovehisnewcD,When Everything

Breaks Open,producedbyaustin’sowncharliesextonandJustintimberlake.

best importVVbrownisachameleonwithgirl-next-doorcharm.

best free day partymr.&mrs.tpresentsrachaelray’sfeedback–freefood,

divinedrinks,andmust-seemusic.rachaelprovidescompleterecipesonher

websitesoyoucanrecreatetheyum-omoment.

dana rEinart

favorite music showcasesarahJarosz,eighteenyear-old,grammy-nominated

artistandwinnerofthreeaustinmusicawards,playedaskillful,yetsoulfulset.

fan favorite – musicsheandhimwithsinger/actresszooeyDeschaneldefi-

nitelyliveduptothehype!

best non-sxsw music show:ifellinlovewiththetrishas’stightharmoniesand

bluegrassbeats.

best late night dance partyfunkyc(santiago,chile)andhuecco(madrid,

spain),twoawesomelivelatinbands,hadeveryonemoving,shakingand

sippingmaitaisatflamingocantino!

Night of the Batthebatseemstobestakingitsclaimasaustin’smascot.

Jointhecityandtheoriginalbatman,adamwest,for

paramount’sshowingofthe1966featurefilm.theinaugu-

ralfestivitiesincludeabatrun/walkandnightofthebat

freeconcertonthecongressavenuebridgeaka“thebat

bridge.”june 6. www.ci.austin.tx.us

CapMetro Rail Openingastheinauguralridedepartedat5:25amonmonday,

march22,itwasclearthattravelingbyrailfromcedarpark

toDowntownaustinismorethanjustanhourridewithout

distraction.therailcreatesnewpossibilitiesforthecom-

munity.Don’tletthesummergobywithouttakingaride

onthemetrorail.www.capmetro.org

102.3 the river radiothon for Babies

Join 102.3 the river’s live broadcast at

Barton creek Mall, raising funds to enable

austin division of the March of dimes

sponsored nicu Family support Program.

May 7. www.theriver1023.com

Get Low


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arthouse 11th anniversary of 5 x 7

Five x seven is an art sale and

exhibition benefiting arthouse

exhibitions and educational pro-

grams. Hundreds of recognized

contemporary artists with strong

texas ties create unique works

of art on identical 5” x 7” boards.

Each board is only $100. all pieces

are displayed anonymously – only

when you purchase a work of art

will you discover who created it.

one of austin’s most unique artis-

tic events – you can’t afford to

miss it! www.arthousetexas.org

Restaurant Openings and Re-openings

ski sHorEs

historicaustinsummerfareisbackandopen

forbusiness.inadditiontothelegendary

borderandscooterburgers,catfishsand-

wichesandfriedokra,skishoreshasadded

newmenuofferingsforaustin’senjoyment.

morethanarestaurant,thisfamilydestination

includesaplayscape,washerpitandshuffle-

board.skishoresisaccessiblebyboatorcar.

www.skishoresaustin.com

Quattro gatti

italianfareoncongressavenue.

www.quattrogattiaustin.com

El arBol

argentinianfoodunderamagnificentaustin

liveoak.www.elarbolrestaurant.com

Republic of Texas (ROT) Biker Rallytherotrallyfeaturesfestivitiesatthetravis

countyexpocenterincludingaveteran’s

tribute,comedianperformances,talent

competitionandmore.youdon’thaveto

headouttotheexpocentertoexperience

rotrally.thestreetsofaustinwillbefilled

withbikersbeforetherallyofficiallybegins

onjune 10.headdowntownandstroll6th

streetforagoodlookatallthehandsome

bikes.www.rotrally.com

Shakespeare in the Parkforthe25thannualshakespeareinzilker

park,austinshakespearewillshow-

casethecomedy,amidsummernight’s

Dream,witha1960srockmusictwist:

DREAM.thisfreeperformancejoins

thebeautyofshakespeare,theseren-

ityofzilkerparkandthegrooveofthat

psychedeliceratogetherasonlyaustin

could.theshowrunsthursdaythrough

sunday,april 29 through may 30at8pm

(exceptmother’sDaymay9th,whichwill

be2pm).www.austinshakespeare.org

The Backyard may 1markstheeagerlyanticipatedreopeningofthebackyard.enjoythisfirstlookatthe

newbackyardwithperformancesbycarolynwonderland,garyclarkJr.,suzannachoffel

andmanymore.www.thebackyard.net

carolyn Wonderland

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neW & noteWortHY > hottesthappenings

may 1 and 2

32nd annual old Pecan street

spring Festival

Downtown/6thstreet

www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com

may 2

28th annual schlotzsky’s

race Expo, kid’s & 5k Bun run

auditoriumshores

www.schlotzskys.com

may 2

austin lyric opera’s

Hansel & gretel

thelongcenter

www.austinlyricopera.org

may 2–8

national Wildflower Week

ladybirdJohnson

wildflowercenter

www.wildflower.org

may 7–9

Ballet austin’s “coppelia”

thelongcenter

www.balletaustin.org

may 7

102.3 the river radiothon

benefitting the March of dimes

www.theriver1023.com

may 7

11th annual arthouse

5x7 art splurge & Exhibition

arthouse/Jonescenter

www.arthousetexas.org

may 8

March of dimes March for

Babies

auditoriumshores

www.marchforbabies.org

may 11–16

a chorus line

bassconcerthall

www.utpac.org

may 13

kelly Willis

unpluggedatthegrove

shadygrove

www.theshadygrove.com

may 14–16

austin auto dealers auto show

conventioncenter

www.autoshowaustin.com

may 15

94th annual

Paramount theatre gala

paramounttheatre

www.austintheatre.org

may 15

cronkite:

Eyewitness to a century

lbJlibrary

www.lbjlibrary.org

may 15 & June 17

102.3 the river’s

Mammogram Mixer

st.David’sbreastcenter

www.theriver1023.com

may 15–16

26th annual Women’s

symphony league‘s

designer showhouse

theaustonian

www.wslaustin.org

may 20

Austin Lifestyle launch Party

chezzee


may 22–august 15

chris Jordan:

running the numbers

amoa-Downtown

www.amoa.org

may 23–august 1

Matisse as Printmaker

blantonmuseumofart

www.blantonmuseum.org

may 28 & 29

texas greek Festival

lagunagloria

www.texasgreekfestival.com

may 31

capitol of texas triathlon

Downtownaustin

www.captextri.com

June 3–July 11

Becky’s new car

zachtheatrewhisenhuntstage

www.zachtheatre.org

June 6, 13, 20 & 27

austin symphony/

Hartman Foundation

concerts in the Park

thelongcenter

hartmanconcertpark

www.austinsymphony.org

June 8-11

Menopause the Musical

longcenterforthe

performingarts

www.longcenter.org

June 9, 16, 23 & 30

austin symphony’s

children’s day art Park

symphonysquareamphitheatre


June 11 & 12

austin symphony

Promenande Pops with

Pink Martini

palmereventscenter


June 19 & 20

Hyde Park

Historic Homes tour

hydepark

www.hydeparkhomestour.com

may 4-9

stoMP

paramounttheatre

www.austintheatre.org

listen to roxanne weekdays from

5:30 to 10 am on the river 102.3's

family friendly mornings.

www.theriver1023.com/pages/

roxanne.html

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June 13

Pamela Hart lady day:

a tribute to Billie Holiday

oneworldtheatre

www.oneworldtheatre.org

June 19–august 31

100 years of texas aviation

bobbullock

texasstatehistorymuseum

www.thestoryoftexas.com

June 24

carolyn Wonderland

unpluggedatthegrove

shadygrove

www.theshadygrove.com

June 24–august 1

the drowsy chaperone

zachscotttheatre

www.zachtheatre.org

June 27

Big Bad Voodoo daddy

oneworldtheatre

www.oneworldtheatre.org


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lizcarpenterwasaclose,personalfriendofmine.shewasaloving

advocateandafirmandexactingmentor.tosaythatshewasanorigi-

nalisanunderstatement.whenshepassedawayonmarch20,2010,

iknewthatmylife,andaustin,wouldneverbethesame.ialsogave

thanksthatthismarvelousbundleofenergyhadbeenapartofmylife

andapartofeverythingihavecometoloveaboutaustin.Duringthe

serviceatthelbJlibrary,carpenter,theformerwhitehousepress

secretary,wasrememberedformanythings–the58somberwords

shepennedforpresidentJohnsonfollowingthekennedyassassina-

tion,herworkfortheeraandthenationalwomen’spoliticalcaucus,

hertrailblazingfirsts,herbawdyhumorandherlegendarydinnerparties

andsing-alongs.iwillrememberlizforthekindness,loveandencour-

agementshegavetoastrugglingwriter.iwillrememberlizforthe

exampleshesetandthelifelessonsshelivedeveryday.

start with a laugh.thiswasthetitleofoneofhermanybooksandshe

preachedandpracticedthegospeloflaughtereverywhereshewent.she

lovedtolaugh,especiallyatherself.ilearnedthatlaughtercandiffusethe

mostimpossiblesituationsandistrulythebesttonicforwhateverailsyou.

sing and sing out loud whether you can carry a tune or not. lizwas

amethodistthroughandthrough.shebelievedinJohnwesley’sedict

to‘doallthegoodyoucan’andshebelievedinthecokesburyhym-

nal.singingforlizwastheultimateformofworshipandcommunion.i

learnedthathavingasonginyourheartliftsyourspirit.

howl at the moon. lizheldmonthlyhowlatthemoonpartiesandwe

actuallybayed.thisbehaviorwassymbolicofthewaylizapproached

life.shebelievedthatnothingiscrazyoreccentric.itwassimplycre-

ativeandsheencouragedoutoftheboxthinking.ilearnedtotrustmy

instinctsandignorethejudgmentoflessenlightenedothers–notevery-

thinghastomakesense.whocareswhatpeoplethink…justgoforit.

be a champion.lizwasafierceadvocateforpeopleandcausesthat

shebelievedin.shewasunstoppable.whenlizsethermindtosome-

thing,shewassingle-mindedandrelentless.sheneversaidnowhen

askedforhelpandshenevertooknoforananswer.lizwasanincred-

iblenetworkerandmentor.shewasgratefulforthosewhohadhelped

herandbelievedinpayingitforward.ilearnedthatthereisnosubstitute

fordetermination,commitmentandpersistence.itdoesn’thurttohave

aforceofnatureonyoursideeither.

use your words.lizwasawriterandsheknewthepowerofwords.

shelovedpoetry,storytellingandliterature.shestayedyoungbysur-

roundingherselfwithaspiringyoungwritersservingasagracious

mentor.fromliz,ilearnedtoappreciatethebeautyofwordswellused

andthenoblecallingofbeingawriter.

withthatsaid,icannotfindthewordstosaywhatalossthisisfor

austin,thecityofherheart.lizcarpenterwillbegreatlymissed,buther

legacylivesoninallthelivesshetouched.shewasdelightedwhenthecity

dedicatedthelizcarpenterfountaininherhonoratbutlerpark.whenin

doubt,tossacoininthatfountainandaskyourself,“whatwouldlizdo?”

Lessons from LizREmEmBERingAnAusTinORiginAl

by deborah hamIlton-lynne

toreadmoreaboutliz’slifeandlegacygoto www.lbjlibrary.org/carpenter

left: liz carpenter

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Dr. Matthew Hinsley

“it’shardtoknowifwechoosethethingswehavein

ourlivesoriftheychooseus,”Dr.matthewhinsleysaid

ofhispassionforclassicalguitar.“ihaveavery active

life-style. mywife,glenda,willtellyouthatihaveahard

timesittingstill,”heexplained.apartfromhisdayjobs

asateacher,author,privatestudioownerandexecutive

Directoroftheaustinclassicalguitarsociety(acgs)–

tonameafew–hinsleyenjoysplayingtennis,writing,

cookingwithglendaandworkingaroundthehouse.

matthewhinsleystartedplayingviolinthenven-

turedtocelloandpianobeforedecidingtofocuson

theclassicalguitar.helearnedtoplayallofthese

instrumentsasachildinupstatenewyorkunder

thetutelageofoneman,a

teacherhestillreferstoas

simplymr.Vecchoi.hinsley

remarkedonthemonumen-

talimpactthisinfluential

teacher hadonhislife,“infourthgradeiaskedhim

whichwashisfavoriteinstrument,andmr.Vecchio

toldmeitwasclassicalguitar.iwasten.ifguitarwas

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Trends for 2010 are retro, according to many wedding industry experts and planners including The Knot and OneWed.com. Maybe it started with the Mad Men series which would explain the return of the pill-box hat, tea length dresses, pearls, rhinestone brooches and statement necklaces. These retro crowd-pleasers have all made a comeback going down the aisle. From altering your grandmother’s dress to an old-fashioned backyard barbeque, there are a variety of nostalgic options for your big day.

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Treat your bridesmaids to a scavenger dress hunt at an Austin thrift store! Each bridesmaid will have fun picking her own vintage look. The Assistance League of Austin Thrift Store has a large selection of dresses and accessories to make your hunt entertaining. There are also a variety of resale shops that carry amazing wedding options if Mom or Grandma no longer has their dress. After the wedding, you

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e v e ry y e a r , people from around the globe make Austin their destination for one reason – to visit the spa named the ‘Top Rated Destination Spa, Gold List, World’s Best Places to Stay’ in both 2009 and 2010 by Condé Nast Traveler magazine and Top Rated Destination Spa in the United States by Zagat. The prestigious accolades may be the reason for an initial visit, but the service, the activities, the cuisine and the absolute tranquility are some of the reasons guests return year after year.

I have visited the spa many times as a day guest, but have never experienced it as a destination. I promised myself 24 hours unplugged – no iPhone, no computer and no internet – 24 hours to

absorb the total experience. Once I was inside the gates, I began to understand why most guests never leave the grounds during their visit. Check-in was a breeze. The staff is exceptionally friendly and low key. The spa has recently been updated

and my tour included the Garden Library and the Treehouse, where seminars and book groups meet. Every space takes advantage of the magnificent setting and the views of the lake. My private garden room was an oasis, complete with a comfy queen bed with luxurious bed-ding, a wonderful steeping tub with a view of the private Japanese meditation garden and a cozy front porch with comfortable chairs for reading or gazing out over the lake.

While comfort and relaxation are key elements, healthy lifestyle activities and cuisine are the focus of the Lake Austin Spa experi-ence. Award-winning chef Terry Conlan employs what he refers to as ‘stealth health’ cuisine, proving that food can be delicious as well as calorie conscious and healthy. He likes to say that he runs a great

restaurant that just happens to be in a spa. I sampled everything from braised duck enchiladas to Oaxacan roasted lamb with mole sauce to huaraches-corn masa filled with black bean puree, grilled tomato salsa, chorizo and cheddar cheese. For dessert, Lemoncello Tira Misu – who knew eating healthy could be so exotic?

Robbie Hudson, the long time program director of the spa provides a wide range of activities, exercises and programs geared to stimulate guests’ mind, body and soul. The emphasis is on fun and innovation. During my 24-hour stay, I enjoyed a cooking demonstration with sous chef Chris Wilson (visit my March 24 blog for an exclusive recipe), an enlightening discovery program on the art of aromatherapy with the very knowledgeable Trisha Shirey and took a spin around the lake on a hydro bike (I liked it so much that I would love to own one). I had the option of choosing from classes such as T’ai chi, water yoga, ZUMBA, Kickboxing, guided meditation and Cardio dance blast or I could have immersed myself in activities such as book discussions, sessions on maximizing memory, clearing clutter, sugar and stress reduction or instructions on painting with watercolors or beading a bracelet. Of note is the spa’s personalized Power of Seven program. Customized by the resort’s in-house team of certified experts, the program helps guests define their specific health and lifestyle goals. I met several guests who were participating in this seven day regimen. Some were trying to reduce stress, while others were jumpstarting or redesign-ing their exercise program or simply working on a weight loss plan.

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Of course no visit to this resort would be complete without a sig-nature spa service. With over a hundred treatments to choose from, I relied on the spa experts for a recommendation and was not disap-pointed. My ‘Tour of Texas’ was incredibly rejuvenating and expertly administered by Kayla. It began with a gentle exfoliating scrub featur-ing prickly pear and loofah. Prickly pear is a plant native to Texas and excellent for replenishing dry skin. The Aloe Vera wrap that followed made my skin feel like butter and made me want to sing God Bless Texas. Just when I thought this couldn’t get any better, Kayla gave me twenty minutes of the most relaxing neck and head massage I have ever experienced – I knew for certain that heaven must be missing an angel. The neck and head massage is a true luxury and is usually overlooked when spas put together packages. Last, but certainly not least, was a fifty minute full body massage with soothing essential oils of lavender and chamomile and prickly pear massage cream. In all, 110 minutes of complete and total relaxation.

My 24 hour stay ended with a lunch by the lake of smoked salmon and an edamame salad with radishes and onions fresh from the resort garden. Feeling very Zen from my spa services and my tranquil meal lakeside, I reluctantly prepared to re-enter my busy reality. As I drove away and the gate closed behind me I turned on my iPhone. I was no longer unplugged. My retreat left no doubt that the accolades for the spa are well deserved. The Lake Austin Spa Resort is, wihout a doubt, the destination of choice for spa aficionados worldwide.

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mananDwomanoftheyearFor the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), awareness is a key element in the fight for the cure. For Brad Compere and Stacy Erb, LLS’s Man and Woman of the Year for 2009, this awareness is the driving force behind their dedication to the organization and out-standing fund raising efforts. “I am commit-ted mainly because of the various stories I became aware of from the many people who have had some form of cancer. I just felt com-pelled to get involved somehow and this was a great opportunity to do something to help,” Stacy said. Each year, participants are nom-inated to take part in a ten week campaign, organizing their own teams, promotions and events and securing auction items to sup-port the cause. Motivating the 2009 candi-dates were Boy and Girl of the Year, Kethan Kumar and Sara Pacheco. “I am amazed at the amount of support I was able to garner dur-ing last year’s campaign from friends, family, peers and even folks I didn’t know personally, simply by reaching out and sharing the stories of Sara and others like her affected by blood cancers,” Brad explained. “The human spirit is certainly moving and something of which I have become more aware as I’ve become more involved with LLS.”

Brad Compere has practiced law for nine years and in January 2010, he opened his own law firm, Hay Compere PLLC. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Austin Young Lawyers Association since 2008 and first became involved with LLS at the Greenlights for Non Profit Success Board Summit in October 2008. There he met former Executive Director, Elizabeth Muenzler, who nominated Brad for Man of the Year. “I humbly accepted

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theorganizationanDitsmissionThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient ser-vices. LLS’s mission: Cure leukemia, lym-phoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds a variety of research programs that strive to find the best treatments for each individual patient’s needs by supplying a setting for scientists and researchers. Through advocacy, LLS strives to influence public policy to provide patients access to affordable routine care. Support throughout the journey is given by

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theeVentThe 2010 LLS Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale event will take place at The Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin on May 6 from 6:30 - 10:00 pm. Guests will enjoy silent & live auction items, seated dinner with beef tenderloin and crab cakes and com-plimentary beer, wine and music. L L S i s v e r y excited to have ten candidates or “Champions of Hope” this year – double the amount in the 2009 cam-paign! Best of all, this fundraising competi-tion isn’t decided until the last live auction item has been purchased making the finale an exciting event for all in attendance. The nominees for 2010 Man of the Year are Isaac Albarado (Legislative Director, State Rep. Harvey Hilderbran), John A. Hay, III (Hay Compere, PLLC), Jon Hubble (Octus International Luxury Properties), Carlos Ortiz (TF2 Ventures), and Clayton Stewart (Chief Of Staff, State Rep. Dr. Mark Shelton). In the running for 2010 Woman of the Year are Danielle Delgadillo (Advantage Capital Partners), Julie Littlefield (KVUE-TV), Abby Rianes (Texas Workforce Commission), Kira Smith (Silpada Designs), and Ann Webb (Skin by Ann Webb). For more information please visit the Web site at www.mwoy.org.

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constant reminder of the reasons for raising money and awareness and why it is so important,” Laura declared. “I want this year’s Ball

to set the precedent for future events.”Crystal’s grandmother is a cancer survi-

vor, however her aunt was not so fortunate and lost her battle. The tragic loss inspired Crystal’s involvement in the Ball this year. “I want to do everything I can to help spread the word about cancer research funding,” she said. “The Cattle Baron’s Ball is a per-fect way to get the message out there, raise money and, of course, have fun!”

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Both Laura and Crystal agree it is essential to bring a taste of Austin culture to the event. “We want a wild and crazy, fun evening that only Austin can promise, while never losing focus on why we’re having the event,” exclaimed Tidmore. With their enthusiasm and passion, an exciting and successful event is inevitable.

theorganizationanDitsmissionThe American Cancer Society has been wag-ing war against cancer for nearly a century and our commitment to defeating the dis-ease has never wavered. For more than 1.4 million people who will be diagnosed with cancer this year, the ACS provides hope as we grow closer each day to finding a cure. For the first time in history, cancer incidence rates are on a decline. With your help, we will continue to make progress toward a cure on all fronts. Research: As the largest non-governmental funder of cancer research in the nation, the ACS has contributed more than $3.4 billion to cancer research since 1946. The ACS has been part of every major cancer-related advance in American history. Education: Communicating vital information about prevention and early detection to hos-pitals, doctors and in communities nation-wide. Advocacy: Working with lawmakers at the local and national level to ensure that cancer related issues remain a national prior-

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ity. Patient Services: The ACS offers various patient service programs, community sup-port groups and informational resources at cancer.org and 1.800.227.2345 that provide necessary services, support and encourage-ment for cancer patients and families.

theeVentThe 2010 Cattle Baron’s Ball, themed “Discover Your Inner Cowboy,” is Giving Cancer the Boot! It will be held Saturday, May 8 at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Austin. Participants will enjoy margaritas on the lawn at sunset while listen-ing to music by local artists Texas Renegade. The Armadillo Races, held on the main lawn, are a unique event that will allow partici-pants to cheer their favorite Armadillo on to victory. Throughout the evening, Las Vegas style gaming tables will test your luck. The silent auction items provide a convenient way to pick up a gift for mom – the event is held on Mother’s Day weekend. Cowboy cuisine will be provided by the Four Seasons Hotel including a special dessert – s’mores out on the lawn! The live auction will be fol-lowed by live entertainment from country artist Tracy Lawrence, a 2010 Grammy award nominee. Stetsons and stilettos are the attire for this western-themed event.

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thechairsJoe Ross has lived in Austin for over twenty-five years and is a successful entrepreneur starting Grande Communications in 1999 with five other partners and heading up the foun-dation of CSIdentity Corporation in 2006. Joe utilizes his leadership capabilities support-ing the LAF, Planet Cancer and several other local non-profits. Also a founding member of LifeWorks Entrepreneurs & Professionals (LEAP ), Joe said, “I originally became involved when LifeWorks was trying to develop a young professionals group for those professionals that are in their 20’s and 30’s that are usually not tapped by the non-profits. The goal was to have a group that had fun but also gave back to the community either monetarily and/or through volunteer efforts.” His commitment to LifeWorks is a reflection of his appreciation for the support group of family and friends that have attributed so greatly to his own success. “I am what I am today because of them, so it’s nat-ural to become involved in an organization that provides support for at risk youths,” he said.

Kendra Scott is the president and founder of Kendra Scott Design, Inc, an Austin-based jewelry company that has become a nation-ally recognized brand sold in over nine hun-dred stores worldwide. As Kendra continues to grow her company, she remains commit-ted to the three philosophies that direct its course: family, fashion and philanthropy. Kendra’s “family first” philosophy has always been a core value for her growing company.

She maintains her position on the board of LifeWorks and is also a co-founder and co-chair of LEAP. Kendra and her company are also involved in several other charities that include, Dress for Success, Meals on Wheels, The American Heart Association and The Rise School of Austin.

Joe and Kendra are two of Austin’s go-get-ters that harness their power for the greater good. The pair have co-chaired the event since its inception in 2007. “One of the goals for the White Party is to raise money for LifeWorks but the real goal is to raise aware-ness about LifeWorks and to show our com-munity that philanthropy can be both fun and rewarding,” Joe explained. The support LEAP brings to LifeWorks helps fund a num-ber of unique and beneficial programs for at risk youth. The organization’s success lies in their methods. “In these programs, they don’t preach to the youths, they don’t ask anything from the youths, they are just there if they need them,” Joe said. “The goal is just to be a friend and eventually develop their trust over time. Trust in someone is something that a lot of the clients at LifeWorks have lost.”

theorganizationanDitsmissionCreated in 1998, LifeWorks’ mission is to transition youth and families from crisis to safety and success. LifeWorks provides the most comprehensive network of services for youth and families in Austin with a safety net of support to more than ten thousand youth

and families every year. The organization’s services to runaway and homeless youth are a national model, providing a pathway from street life to self-sufficiency. LifeWorks is the largest local provider of free and affordable counseling to youth and families and is the only area agency to achieve national accredi-tation from the Council of Accreditation for Services to Children and Families.

LEAP was created to connect individu-als interested in making a positive impact in the lives of those in need. Through active participation in vol-unteer projects, events and advocacy opportunities, LEAP members help LifeWorks realize their important work in our community.

The White Party creates an opportunity to raise awareness for LEAP and LifeWorks. All proceeds benefit youth and families in crisis.

theeVentBreak tradition and be fashionably early to wear your best dress whites before Memorial Day hits! The Lifeworks 4th annual White Party will be held May 28 at the Long Center, overlooking the downtown skyline and fea-turing all-white décor. Join co-chairs Kendra Scott and Joe Ross for a star-studded event that is sure to be talked about for years to come. A party for Austin’s movers and shak-ers – kick off the summer season in style.

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thechairsEach year she steps up more. This year is no exception. Shelly Kanter, with her long-term experience and expertise in golf tournaments and non-profit organizations, joined the Beyond the Lights (BTL) team its inaugural year, working closely with Heather Page and concentrating on game day logistics. This year, Shelly returns to co-chair the tournament also serving as the Director of Operations and the celebrity and media contact.

Born and raised in Austin, Shelly gradu-ated from The University of Texas with a

degree in Journalism and a minor in Radio-TV-Film. Her career started with writing and producing train-ing videos and grad-ually phased into public relations and media projects, all while simultaneously

managing her freelance sports writing and photography business.

After putting the cameras on the shelf – giv-ing up shooting some of the biggest names in sports (not to mention celebrity tournaments) – Shelly went corporate for a short time with IBM. When BTL came calling, Shelly retired completely to give her time to the organization.

Through her thirty plus years experience in sports, her connections remain solid. Shelly is a current board member on the Austin Sports Commission whose mission is to bring sporting events to Austin.

Heather Page has built her life around her love of filmmaking, nurturing that spirit in

others and helping those in need. With a B.A. from Denison University, M.A. from New York University (NYU) and Masters Certificate from the American Film Institute (AFI), Heather has worked as a camera person for 22 years on films such as Armageddon and The Green Mile and also has experience in the edu-cational and workforce training development fields. She has taught at NYU, AFI, UCLA and designed workforce training programs for the Government of Ireland, the International Cinematographer’s Guild and the Office of the Governor/Texas Film Commission.

Heather Page, Managing Director, cre-ated the Beyond the Lights Celebrity Golf Classic with actors Kyle Chandler and Brad Leland three years ago while working together on NBC’s television show, “Friday Night Lights.” She is also the Chairman of the International Cinematographers Guild Scholarship Fund and involved in various other charitable organizations.

theorganizationanDitsmissionBeyond the Light’s inspiration comes from NBC TV’s critically acclaimed “Friday Night Lights” first season, in which one of the characters suffers a spinal cord injury in a football game. Through shooting the show, actors Kyle Chandler and Brad Leland worked with people living with paralysis and learned about their strength, courage and determination. They decided to create the tournament to raise funds for charities that help those with spinal cord injuries, Texas’ own Gridiron Heroes Spinal Cord Injury Foundation and The Buoniconti Fund to

Cure Paralysis. “We’ve been so fortunate to meet and work with amazing folks who are making a difference in spinal cord injury care and research to find a cure,” said Chandler.

Gridiron Heroes Spinal Cord Injury Foundation is a Central Texas based orga-nization dedicated to providing resources and support to injured high school athletes (predominantly football) and their families. The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis is the fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, the most comprehensive spinal cord research facility in the world.The organization was founded in 1985 by NFL Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti after his son, Marc, suffered a life changing spinal cord injury playing college football.

theeVentBuilding on the success of the first two tourna-ments, The Third Annual Beyond the Lights Celebrity Golf Classic will not disappoint. This star-studded golf tournament plays host to actors, musicians, coaches, athletes and local personalities. Participants will compete for prizes ranging from new clubs to a new car. Golfers and friends are invited to a Thursday night pairings party and horseshoe tourna-ment. Tournament day, participants will have a full schedule beginning with breakfast, golf, cocktail reception, dinner, silent and live auc-tions and an evening concert by Stonehoney to close out the Friday events.

New to the event, the first annual Beyond the Lights Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday, presented by DiscNation, to complement the family fun, activities and amenities offered at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa.

Beyond the Lights Celebrity Golf Tournament

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DestinAtion:

each year more than seventeen million people visit austin. some come for the longhorn

football games, others for the music at south by southwest and austin city limits festivals.

some come for the films and celebrity panels of the austin film festival or the food and wine

showcased at the hill country food and wine festival – the second largest in the nation after

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had to take a 360-degree look at the history and the

personality of the city i call home. from that, i compiled

a definitively austin must-see and must-do list for resi-

dents and visitors alike. if i had a weekend to show off

austin to guests where would we go and what would

we do? of course there is music everywhere and with

an average of 300 days of sunshine, spending time out-

doors communing with nature is a must. this place is

full of history, starting with the capitol. you could spend

a whole day touring the ut campus or out on the lake.

some things, visiting barton springs pool for example,

seem to be no-brainers. there is, however, a reason why

these places and activities have become cliché. what

conveys the soul of austin and the spirit of the place?

take a look and experience austin, texas through new

eyes when you become a tourist in your hometown.

literary types flock to austin for the annual texas book

festival. some visit for more eccentric reasons – to see

1.5 million mexican free tail bats take flight or to cele-

brate canned ham at spamarama. whatever the reason

for visiting austin, most people are curious about what

makes this city unique and so desirable as a place to

live, work and play. ¶ austin accolades abound. Travel

and Leisure ranked austin #1 for best people, meaning

the interesting, versatile and friendly inhabitants. austin

consistently turns up on the best of lists for starting a

business, being single, being cool, finding a bargain,

being creative, wired, family and pet friendly and envi-

ronmentally conscious. those of us who live here love

it, but what exactly draws legions of people to austin

each year with many wishing they could stay? ¶ i set

out to look at austin as a destination in order to see

exactly what events, activities and places leave an indel-


10 more places to see and things to do in austin

1spendaromanticafternoonattheumlauf

sculpture garden.enjoyapicnicunderthe

treesamidthemasterpiecesofaustin’sowncharles

umlauf.it’sagreatplacetoproposeandavery

uniqueweddingvenue.

2ionizeyourselfathamilton pool nature

preserVe.alushferncoveredgrottowithafifty

footwaterfallisoneofaustin’sgreatnaturaltreasures.

swimming,hikingtothepedernalesriverandsight-

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3playchickensh*tbingoatginny’s little

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sundayatthishonky-tonkbaronburnetroad.

folkslineuptogetanumberandsoonafteraguy

showsupwithachickenthatstrutsonaplywood

gridplacedontopofthepooltable.eventually,

naturemovesthechickenandtheluckywinneris

thepersonholdingthenumbercoveredinchicken

poop.ikidyounot…itisfunny,itisbizarreanditis

definitelyoneoftheeventsthatkeepsaustinweird.

4seeamovieatthe paramount.builtin1915,

theclassicrevivalstylestructureislistedonthe

nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.thehistoric

theaterisexquisiteandgrand–aworkofart.every

summerthetheaterhostsaclassicfilmseriesshow-

ingfilmssuchasCasablanca,Grease,Dirty Dancing

andGone With the Wind.sometimes,audience

memberssingandrecitelinesalongwiththeactors

onscreen.stepintoyesteryearwhentheaterstruly

wereentertainmentpalacesforthemasses.

5gotoaut football game.footballisareli-

gionintexasandnoteamismorebelovedthanthe

texaslonghorns.Join100,000fanstohook‘em

horns,enjoythemarchingband,yellwiththecheer-

leaders(texasfight!)andfinallyputyourhandon

yourhearttosingtheeyesoftexas,winorlose.for

thoseunfamiliarwiththetexan’sobsessionwithfoot-

ball,thisisaneye-opening,jaw-droppingexperience.

6bikeorskateattheVeloway.adreamcome

trueforcyclistsandin-lineskaters–3.1milesof

scenictrailopenonlytoskatersandcyclists–rarely

crowded,freeandopentothepublicfromdawnto

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48 hoUrs in AUstinokay,soyourfriendsareflyinginfromthebigapplefortheweekendand

wanttoknowwhatthefussisallabout.“exactlywhatisitthatmakesaustin

socool?”theyask.howdoyoushowthemtheessenceofaustinin48hours?

friday 4 pm–6 pm Arrive at Austin Bergstrom Airport where your guests are promptly greeted by live music from the stage next to Ray Benson’s Roadhouse. Check out the Music in the Air schedule – could be anyone from Ray himself to Carolyn Wonderland to W.C. Clark. Welcome to Austin! Head downtown to the Hike and Bike Trail on Lady Bird Lake. Pay homage to Stevie Ray Vaughn and gaze at the growing skyline before taking off on a short hike around the lake. It’s a great way to stretch the legs after a long flight.

6 pm–9 pm Now that everyone has their heart pumping, drive to Mt. Bonnell to catch the panoramic view of the Pennybacker Bridge and Lake Austin. Grab a photo op and head out 2222 to the Oasis. Margaritas, nachos and sunset over Lake Travis…what could be better? Hang out and take your time enjoying the drinks, the company and the spectacular view.

10 pm–???? Catch some live music at the Continental Club, the Saxon Pub, the Broken Spoke or Antone’s depending on your guest’s musical taste and who is playing – any case, you won’t go wrong at one of these quintessentially Austin clubs.

saturday10 am to noon Brunch at Magnolia Café. Great pancakes, a wide variety of food choices and local Austin people watching. A great way to start the day.

NooN to 3 pm Take a driving tour of the UT Campus before going to The Texas State Capitol. The Capitol is truly magnificent (everything is bigger in Texas – the building is 311 feet higher than the nation’s Capitol) and full of history (with stat-ues of Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston as well as a portrait of Davy Crockett in his coonskin cap). It is worth the time to take the tour. Be sure to stand on the Rotunda floor and look up at the Texas star. Continue the history theme at the Driskill Hotel, opened in 1886 by cattle baron Colonel Jesse Driskill. The opu-lent lobby with its marble foyer and grand staircase always awes visitors and the western theme of the hotel bar feels like the Wild West – the side of Texas people expect to see. The Mexican martinis are killer if you are in the vacation cocktail mode. Look for the Walking Tour of the Driskill brochures in the lobby.

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3 pm to 6 pm South Congress. Shift gears and see what keeps Austin weird. Leisurely stroll SOCO visiting the shops – Yard Dog Art Gallery, Tesoro’s Trading Company, Uncommon Objects, Allen’s Boots, New Bohemia and Feathers, to name a few. You are sure to find a souvenir or unique vintage treasure that will delight you and your guests. Depending on time, you can always duck into Guero’s for chips and salsa or a margarita, Jo’s for coffee and people watching or the courtyard at the Hotel San José for drinks and snacks. SOCO is also a good place to explore the Austin trailer treat phenomena and the creative entrepre-neurial spirit of this town while you grab a red velvet cupcake at Hey Cupcake!

7 pm to 9 pm Dinner at Shoreline Grill. Make reservations in advance to sit by the window to catch the spectacle of millions of Mexican freetail bats as they blacken the sky at dusk. It is hard to explain Austin’s fascination with these creatures unless you actually witness their nightly flight.

9 pm to MidNight Head over to Esther’s Follies to catch the late show. An Austin mainstay on Sixth Street since the ‘70s, it is a consistently hilarious comedy review peppered with local references and political humor. It’s a great way to end the day – with a laugh.

sunday11 am to 12:30 pm Stubb’s Gospel Brunch. Make reservations well in advance. This is one event you don’t want to miss, with gospel music and an exceptional buf-fet – migas, brisket, grits and a ‘make your own’ bloody mary bar. Genuine Texas barbeque and live music – its what Austin is all about. Be sure to buy some of C. B. Stubblefield’s famous sauce for your guests to take home.

1 pm to 3 pm Zilker Park. The crown jewel of Austin parks. You can bask in the sun at Barton Springs pool, visit the Japanese garden at the Zilker Botanical Gardens or rent a canoe or kayak to get a different perspective on Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake.

4 pm Arrive at Austin Bergstrom Airport just in time for your guests to enjoy some live music before they board their plane. As they sit near the stage at Ray’s Roadhouse, they contemplate when and how they are going to move to Austin. The question has been answered. It can’t be explained, only experienced. Austin is just plain cool. aL

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hillsidetheateratzilkerparkwillbethesitefor

thisyear’spresentationofA Midsummer’s Night

Dream.takethefamily,takeapicnic–it’sfree

tothepublicalthoughdonationsaregratefully

acceptedtohelpfundthissummertradition.for

anauthenticexperiencefromJune28through

July3,youcanenjoytheyoungshakespearepro-

ductionofThe Merry Wives of Windsor atthe

curtaintheater,ascaleddownreplicaofthe

globetheaterlocatedontheestateofaustin

entrepreneurandastronaut,richardgarriott.

8hearsomeofaustin’sfinestmusiciansatfree

concerts.throughoutthespringandsummer,

kgsrsponsorstheunplugged at the groVe

seriesatshadygroveeachthursdayandblues

onthegreeneveryotherwednesday.musicians

includecarolynwonderland,Jamesmcmurtryand

thebandofheathens.thefreeconcertseriesare

agreatwaytorelaxwithfriendswhilelisteningto

austinfavorites.blues on the greenallowspic-

nicsandisfamilyandpetfriendly.therearealso

freeconcertsatcityhall,zilkerhillsideandthe

longcenterterracethroughoutthesummer.

9seethegutenbergbibleandothertreasuresof

the harry ransom center.theransomcenter

isoneofaustin’sbestkeptsecrets.locatedon

theutcampus,thecenterhousesimportantliter-

ary,photographicandfilmarchives.foundedto

advancethestudyoftheartsandhumanities,the

ransomcenterisoneofthefinestinstitutionsof

itskindintheworld.programmingandexhibitsare

amongthemostdiverseandenrichinginaustin.

checkthewebsiteforfilmscreenings,lecturesand

poetryreadings.otherlittleknownartandliterary

austintreasures:the elisabet ney museumand

theo. henry house.

10gotoafestival.austinitesloveapartyandthere

arefestivalsthroughouttheyearcelebratingjust

abouteverything.the hot sauce festiVal,

the ice cream festiVal, the out of bounds

comedy improV festiVal, the bat festiVal,

the bastille day festiVal, the celtic

festiVal, the austin powwow and american

indian heritage festiVal, the wine festiVal,

the kite festiVal, the hairy man festiVal,

the zilker garden festiVal andtwoofthebest

known–austin city limits music festiVal

and the texas book festiVal –thereissurelya

festivalthatwillappealtoyourinterest.

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KAthy WoMAcKan austIn orIgInal

“insideeverywomanliesthesecretdesiretobealady

ofleisureandliveladolcevita.”

knownforhersignaturepaintingsofwomenhav-

ingfun,kathywomacklivesvicariouslythroughher

paintings.sheexplained,“asamotherofthreemylife

ishardlyglamorous.it’sveryfull,justnotglamorous.

sothere’sthislittlepieceofmethatscreamstoputon

somestrappysandalsandaneveningfrockandhitthe

town,seethegirls,haveaglassofwine–ortwo.call

thebabysitterandsayyoumightbealittlelate!that’s

theinspirationforthewomenandwineseries.thesuc-

cessoftheseriesliesinthefactthatisharethisview

withmanywomentodaywhomightfeeltheweightof

ourcommitmentsandjustneedtogetoutandmingle.”

movingtoaustinfromhoustonin1991,womack

foundacitythatsupportedandnurturedhercreative

energy.“austinwasmuchmoremystylethanhouston.

myparentsalwaysknewaustinwouldsuitmeandmy

freespirit,”shesaid.womack’sworkasafashionillus-

tratorandgraphicillustratorfortheAustin American

Statesmanservedherwellasmuchofthecreativityin

herworkisfocusedonthecostumesorfashiondesign

onthewomeninherwhimsicalportraits.beginning

withartshowsandfestivals,womackpickedupcom-

missionsandgainedafollowingthroughwordof

mouth.todayherpopularworkissoughtbycollectors

nationwide.hergalleryopenedinaustinsevenyears

agowithanothertofollowinhoustonlastyear.

whenwomackwasaskedbyAustin Lifestyleto

createapaintingthatsaid‘Destinationaustin,’she

immediatelythoughtofthedifferenceinthehouston

andaustinlifestyle.“iwantedtocapturethecasual

attitudeofaustinwomeninasettingthatsaidaustin.

couldtherebeamoreiconicritualthangatheringfor

chips,salsaandmargaritasandtoastingtothemag-

nificentsunsetattheoasisoverlookinglaketravis?it’s

notjustadestination,it’sanaustininstitution.”

kathywillbeunveilingOasisandsigningourexclu-

siveprintsattheaustinlifestylelaunchpartyonmay

20atchezzee(seepage6formoreinformation).

could there be a more iconic ritual than gathering for chips, salsa and margaritas

and toasting to the magnificent sunset at the oasis overlooking lake travis?

It’s not just a destination, it’s an austin institution. —kathywomack

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MUch cAn be leArneD about a society through the art they pro-duce. Whether it’s a mural illustrating a noteworthy incident in a culture’s history, a sculpture depicting a celebrated war hero that paved the way to freedom or a song expressing a desire for change and equality, art helps the community make sense of the greater society in which we live. East Austin is a neighborhood that embraces and honors its unique heritage through artistic expression – in all its forms – from past to present.

In 1836 Texas won its independence from Mexico and the area we now consider East Austin consisted of unpaved streets for horses and buggies, tents and log cabins made by early settlers, dirt yards with family livestock free to roam and sprawling farm land. The French government of King Louis Philippe recognized Texas as a wonderful opportunity for trade, hoping to increase the sparse cot-ton supply of France. He sent a representative, Alphonse Dubois de Saligny, to establish a diplomatic relationship with the newborn republic. Among his legislative responsibilities was building a French Legation – originally referring to a diplomatic representative office just below the status of embassy.

Dubois was ultimately successful in negotiating new trade terms between the countries; however, many of the Frenchman’s other pur-suits fell short as he was unsuited for frontier life. He was appalled by the undeveloped city that deprived him of the luxury he was accus-tomed to in France and insisted that the Legation be a lavish mansion built to the standards to which he was accustomed. The impressive structure was constructed from rough, hand-hewn local timber with all framing and finishes completed with milled Loblolly Pine. The exte-rior design is Louisiana-Bayou influenced and the interior floorplan follows the dog-trot style with a large central hallway running through the entire first floor.

In the midst of construction, an ongoing dispute pegged, the “Pig Wars,” eventually left Dubois at his wits end with the Capital City and its free roaming livestock. He abandoned his newly constructed residence and servants and never actually lived in the quarters. The building was purchased by a series of different owners, even-tually becoming the home of a lineage of Robertsons. In 1956, the historic property opened to the public as a museum under the cus-todianship of The Daughters of The Republic of Texas. Today, the French Legation is frequently used for weddings and garden parties. It remains the oldest house in Austin located on Robertson Hill on Eighth Street and San Marcos Street.

Amongst those legislating in the Capital City in the 1800’s were numerous war heroes and veterans including General Edward Burleson, who served as Stephen F. Austin’s senior colonel in the fight for independence from Mexico. Burleson built on his success in policy-making while serving as Vice President of the Republic of Texas, Member of the Texas House of Representatives and Senate, and President pro tempore of the legislature. When General Burleson passed away in 1851, a committee headed by House member, Andrew Jackson Hamilton, planned his funeral prompting Hamilton to donate his personal property in East Austin as a state burial ground. In 1854, the state took over the grounds and has maintained it ever since.

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devoted to sharIng the sIte’s past and rIch cultural

hIstory of texas WIth the publIc. above: the texas state

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Today, many dignitaries including Texas Governors, Lieutenant Governors, Speakers of the Texas House of Representatives, sign-ers of The Texas Declaration of Independence, United States Senate and House of Representatives, First Ladies of Texas, authors, Texas Rangers, Republic of Texas veterans, Confederate Generals, Medal of Honor recipients and American Revolutionary War veterans grace the well-kept landscape along with statues from noteworthy artists such as Elisabet Ney and Charles Umlauf. The Cemetery underwent dramatic renovations from 1994 to March 1997 when Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock spearheaded a $4.7 million Restoration and Enhancement Project to the grounds which included the construc-tion of a Visitor Center.

In 1847, seventeen percent of Travis County’s population consisted of enslaved African Americans. In 1860, the African American popu-lation grew to thirty percent. Many of Austin’s earliest structures, including the first Capitol building, were built in majority by slaves. Edwin Waller, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and the first mayor of Austin, Texas, designed the downtown Austin grid plan with construction crews that included many slaves. Following emancipation in 1863, the freed people united themselves in commu-nities around Austin, many on the East side, including the Masontown settlement which was outlined by the area from East Third to East Sixth Streets and from Waller to Chicon Streets.

Through the years, the East Central Austin area became a haven for many minority groups. A hodgepodge of immigrants – German, Swedes, Irish and African American – started to colonize in the area and consequently contributed to the cultivation of the eclectic, cul-turally rich neighborhood it has become. From the late 1800s to mid-1900s, churches, businesses and schools were quickly established including Huston-Tillotson College (1877) and Anderson High School (1907). In 1910, an infusion of Mexican American immigrants sought refuge from the Mexican Revolution which added to the diversity and uniqueness of the neighborhood. As racial tensions grew in the South, The City of Austin completed a plan that officially designated East Austin as a Negro District in 1928. Municipal services such as schools, sewers and parks were made available to African Americans in East Austin only. It remained a thriving, self-contained community segregated until the 1960s.

The arts and music in particular reflected the ethnic roots and cul-ture of the neighborhood. Dr. Clayton Shorkey, founder of the Texas Music Museum on East Eleventh Street, stated, “You can talk about almost anything in relationship to music.” Music in East Austin was soulful, powerful and meaningful. It, in some cases, is the sole account of the struggles oppressed minorities underwent in the South. From early African-American spirituals to gospel hymns, blues and jazz to early rock and roll, music was universally understood and loved, especially in the Juke Joints and shot-gun shacks of East Austin. Shorkey noted, “East Austin is really the area where much of Austin’s music history built its base. For example, the German community was mostly part of the East side, as well. Trained musicians and music teachers opened music stores and founded symphonies which fused African American and Mexican American influences producing Big Band and Conjunto music styles.”

The exhibit currently on display at the Texas Music Museum fea-tures the work of several influential Austin artists that have passed away, including East Austin resident groups The Cherriets, The Paramount Singers and The Mighty Clouds of Joy. In June, the exhibit

top: several restaurants, IncludIng blue dahlIa

bIstro, have opened on the east sIde, makIng

thIs area a hot-spot for foodIes. above: creatIve

servIces of all shapes and sIzes have set up shop

In the neIghborhood – from musIcIans and sound

technIcIans to desIgners and artIsans lIke

john gray of cl ayWorks, WhIch opened In 1978.

The Texas State Cemetery, located in East Austin about one mile from the Capitol building, is where Burleson lies to rest amongst many notable inhabitants who have played significant roles in the history of Texas including Stephen F. Austin. Austin’s statue stands at the highest point of Republic Hill. In 1932, the road running through the cemetery was declared a state highway, SH 165, also know as the “Lou Kemp Highway” in honor of Lou Kemp who suggested the state pave the road. At 0.90 miles, it is the second shortest state highway in Texas.

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will include noteworthy living Austin artists. Dr. Shorkey contrib-uted many pictures and a great deal of knowledge from his personal experiences with prominent Austin musicians, many of which come from a lineage of talented family members who resided on the East side. Dr. Shorkey explained, “In those days, music was a big part of the school curriculum – especially at Anderson High – so more time was allotted for it. Consequently, an overwhelming number of famous vocalist and musicians came from East Austin.”

Today, art still celebrates and pays homage to the history and cul-ture of the neighborhood. “It’s good to have venerable fixtures like the Texas State Cemetery and the French Legation mixed up with the hipster bars, Tex-Mex restaurants and all the rest. It keeps things interesting and helps keep the arts fresh,” said Chris Gray, owner of Clayworks Studio on East Sixth Street. Chris and her husband, John, bought the building in 1978 and began selling clay and pot-ter’s supplies. The shop evolved from a supplier to a specialized stu-dio known for custom architectural work, custom tile, sconces and murals. Among other Austin landmarks, their work adorns the Texas State Capitol, The Driskill Hotel and the University of Texas.

Chris explained the unique character of East Austin, “People here seem to be willing to try new things. It’s certainly not a neighborhood in a rut.” A large number of galleries, design studios and music record-ing studios have established themselves on the East side as well as trendy antique and vintage shops. Solid Gold is a hip women’s bou-tique located on East Fifth Street that is taking a fresh approach to vintage, incorporating vintage clothing and jewelry and other vintage inspired pieces with designer clothing, bags, shoes and jewelry and hand-made Austin pieces. Bars like Longbranch Inn (East Eleventh Street), Scoot Inn (East Fourth Street) and Shangri’la (East Sixth Street) –host of the Sssh-Second Sunday Sock Hop’s each month – infuse historic structures with the vitality and diversity of Austin’s nightlife. For a true East Austin experience, the Victory Grill, Austin’s “First Home of the Blues,” offers a historic setting with authentic blues and jazz and its still BYOB!

Foodies unite to explore a variety of cuisines offered on the East side. Blue Dahlia Bistro, a European inspired eatery on East Eleventh Street, offers exquisite breads, salads, sandwiches and cheeses, gour-met coffee drinks, fresh pastries and croissants in a quaint setting with a large patio area. The East Side Showroom gives art enthusiasts a true non-traditional experience. The mission of the family-owned arts facility is to provide the public with cultural arts opportuni-ties and entertainment in an intimate, visually stimulating, and exciting atmosphere to support local artists. Inspired by cafés and delicatessens from France to Texas in the pre-World War II era, turn of the century music halls of Berlin and Vienna and 1920s avant-garde theatres of New York, the East Side Showroom is a place to explore

furniture, lighting and home décor and a gallery of area artists’ work while listening to a local band, munching on gourmet food and sip-ping creative cocktails.

Numerous organizations dedicated to collecting and preserving the historical and cultural aspects of East Austin are beginning to receive community and city support. Among the thriving organizations are Pro Arts Collective – a site for the promotion, production and preservation of African-American theatre arts – and Diverse Arts – a non-profit with ongoing projects include monthly jazz and blues productions (East End Fourth Fridays), a jazz and blues video archive (Blues Family Tree), and exhibition project at our art gallery (New East Gallery). In keep-ing with this spirit, the East Austin Studio Tour (EAST) is an artist-run initiative designed to highlight studios and galleries located in East Austin. The two-weekend event, has grown immensely since its 2003 inception, and continues to encourage creative dialogue among artists and their peers, as well as between artists and their city.

With a nod to the past and an eye on the future, East Austin hous-ing developments are attracting a lot of attention (see the “Trendy East Side” sidebar about the East Austin Waller Street renovations by Austin reality expert, Camille Abbott). As businesses and homes are renovated or new urban structures built, the arts continue to play an important role in preserving the history and cultural significance of the neighborhood. Wall murals and graffiti depict stories of the African American and Mexican American communities in East Austin and display positive messages that encourage a sense of unity amongst a diverse population. The arts – in all forms – will continue to play an important role in the documentation of the East Austin culture and history. Structures will deteriorate and paintings will fade, but the creative energy that flows among those who choose to make East Austin their home will flourish and remain. aL

the texas musIc museum collects and preserves

artIfacts, documents and reference materIals-

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the proposed permanent, World-cl ass home for

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the east sIde. historic,trendyandverychic.home

toartistsandprofessionals.in1990swedehillwasdes-

ignated as an historic area. in 2005, rob seindenberg

and his wife, wendy harte, a visual artist, moved to

austin from california. with the assistance of realtor,

peter techmanski, they bought a 100-year-old home

withinwalkingdistanceofswedehillpark.withpeter’s

helptheyrestoredthepropertytheycallhometoday.

wheniaskedrob,“whydidyouchoosetheeastside?”

hesaiditwasaconsciousdecisionwhentheymovedfrom

california.“ifwearegoingtobeinaustin,let’sbeinaustin.”

shortlyaftermoving in, anopportunity topurchase

five lots on waller street arose and rob and wendy

formed a partnership with peter and el centro group

wasborn.theirslogan is“property imagineering.”the

fivelotswerepurchased,lotlineswereredrawnsothat

allhouseswouldhavetheparkastheir“frontyard,”and

the“swedehillrow”projectwasoffandrunning.

thegroupknewtheywantedeachhometobedif-

ferent and to fit in the neighborhood while having

contemporary floor plans and 4-star green construc-

tion.therearefivedistinctivestyles:atexasfarmhouse,

artsandcrafts,mexican-stylebungalows,neworleans

rowhouseandtexascolonial.thetrioscourede-bay,

antique shops and reclaimed materials stores for just

the right element for each dwelling. each features

architectural antiques and materials such as long-leaf

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three east austIn houses restored and

renovated as part of the “sWede hIll roW”

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pinefloors,antiquefrontdoors,sconcesandstainedglasswindows

as well as generously sized porches and decks and abundant tile

frommexico,spainand italy.onehomeeven features stair tread

madefromthefloorofthebackstageareaofpalmerauditorium.

“the new homes are designed to function as gorgeous ‘new

old homes,’ meaning that they are built in a vintage architectural

style, yet feature contemporary floor plans and offer the conve-

niences, luxuries and comforts of today’s high-end homes,” said

rob.“althoughallsixhomesarenew,theylookandfeelasifthey

havebeenpartofthehistoricneighborhoodfabricformorethana

hundredyears,”headded.

thereisacommitmenttogreenlivingstandardswithenergyefficient

windows, low-Vocpaint inthe interiorsandspray-infoaminsulation

thatcreatesanair-tightthermalenvelope.aperfectfitforaustin.

thefinishedproduct?aneclecticmixofcharminghomeswhose

appealiswidespread.thereisnothingordinaryhere.youwon’tfind

beigewallsandcarpet inthese.lookforbrighttilesandcoloron

thewallsaswellasgranitecountersandstainlessappliancesinthe

kitchens.notallofthehomesarenewconstructionintheareaand

manyareoverahundredyearsold.

theneighborhoodexudestheoldneighborhoodfeel–ofatime

when every house was different, people lived close to work and

walking was a form of transportation. homes range from 1789 to

2380squarefeet.walkdownthestreetandyouwillseethecapitol

anddowntown.thelasttimerobdrovetoautevent,heendedup

parking threeblocks fromhishouse.needless tosay, thatwas the

lasttimehedrovetoaneventthere.hugetreesshadethestreetsand

theareaishometoartists,utprofessors,Dellexecutivesandattor-

neys, tomentionafew. it isaneclecticmixtosaythe least.there

ishope for agrocery storewithinwalkingdistanceandnightlife is

onlyastepaway.asifinishedmyvisitwithrobandhisrealtor,anne

wheelerofgottesmanresidential, therewere folks strollingdown

thestreetwiththeirdogs,thedaywasbrightandsunnyandthe“livin’

waseasy.”onwallerstreetiwouldsay,“missionaccomplished.”

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the tradition of the wedding toast

thehistoryofweddingtoastsdatestothe

sixthcentury bc.inthepresentday,this

traditionisstillfollowed,withafewmod-

erntwists.theetiquettefortoday’swed-

dingtoastsistokeepitrelativelybriefand

light-hearted,upbeat,inspiringandrel-

evanttothebrideandgroom.itshould

endwithwellwishes,congratulationsora

blessing.traditionally,thewedding’shost–

usuallythebride’sfather–givesthetoasts,

althoughitcanalsobedonebythebest

manorthemaidofhonor.thetoastmaster

remainsstandingwhileeveryoneelsesits,

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Spring is the best time of year for fun in Austin, but the sheer number of things to do is positively overwhelming! Let me suggest an itin-erary: breakfast at Spiderhouse Café, kayaking on Lady Bird Lake, a massage at Lake Austin Spa, shopping at Lovely Boutique, Mexican Free-tailed bat watching then dancing lessons at Rebel’s Honky Tonk. Whew, and that’s all in one day!

Have you ever wondered who makes it all possible? Let’s meet the hidden treasures of Austin, the ambassadors who enjoy working hard to make sure you’re having a great time.

Our first stop is Spiderhouse Café where we’ll break the fast. Spiderhouse is rapidly becoming a cultural landmark noted for its funky laid-back atmosphere. We’ll start our day with coffee and an “Egg McMuffy” named by barista Desiree Bolt, a transplant from Indiana. “I became a barista about eight years ago, and when I moved down here a year ago, Spiderhouse was the place to go,” she said. Desiree, like the other baristas, does much more than pour coffee. “Aside from making drinks, I slice cakes and bread, put out other pastries and make iced teas and alcoholic drinks, since we’re also a bar. You really need good interpersonal skills and hand-eye coordi-nation to be a good barista.”

Caffeinated and fueled up we’ll try our hand kayaking at the Texas Rowing Center, located on the Hike and Bike Trail alongside Lady Bird Lake. The Center features Austin’s largest fleet of kayaks, including singles, doubles and triples. Alex Cantu is the Center’s general man-ager and kayaking instructor and spends his off-time as an actor per-forming in local and off-Broadway productions. He explained, “For the beginning courses, I stick to a comprehensive, step-by-step learning plan. The emphasis is on the safety of the participants, then we make sure they are relaxed and having fun. I want to make sure there’s not an information overload and what I’m teaching isn’t overwhelming.”

Let’s head out to Lake Austin Spa Resort for a relaxing massage to work out the kinks from our morning skull. The Resort is a 25,000 square foot facility that offers over one hundred spa treatments in

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Austin’s Ambassadors

expert opinion

twenty-five locations, including a couples’ suite. Spa manager and former therapist Starr Kunkelmann has worked two years at the Spa. “I love being able to help [our clients] with stress, jet lag, etc. As spa manager, I’m helping my staff to help the guests. I make sure all the staff have everything they need.”

I don’t know why, but a good massage make me want to shop! Let’s run to the high-end consignment shop Lovely Boutique on South 1st Street, where we’ll meet our friend and co-owner Danielle Tatro. Lovely is the “It” boutique in the city and has been featured on the tele-vision program Good Morning Austin! Danielle’s duties run the gamut from pricing, dressing local bands and musicians for photo shoots, to developing the boutique’s online presence on social networks. She’s a busy woman, but it’s worth it to her. “I love hearing the story behind the items that come in, every item has a history,” Danielle remarked.

With dusk fast approaching, it’s time for bats! You can catch the bats from the Congress Avenue Bridge or watch from the water below! Lonestar Riverboat Cruise tours the city by Lady Bird Lake stopping at the Congress Ave Bridge to see the bats take flight. “I love finding out why guests chose to take a cruise in Austin to learn about bats,” said Owner Mike Pearce. Tour guides must remember and recite facts and anecdotes about Austin and the bats, enough to last each trip interact-ing with visitors and learning more about their hometowns.

While the bats are off eating twice their body weight in bugs, it’s time to change into our cowboy best and head over to Rebel’s Honky Tonk on West 5th Street. Rebel’s is a recent addition to the down-town scene and features the only mechanical bull in Austin. Kris Concelman teaches beginner one-step, two-step, triple-step and swing aerials. Don’t be mistaken, this isn’t your dad’s country west-ern dancing. “I make sure I let everyone know that my style is free-flowing and nontraditional. This allows someone who doesn’t have much experience to enjoy the dance,” Kris said. The main focus on dance lessons at Rebel’s is having fun! “When I see that a person has accomplished something they never thought they’d pick up, I’m so excited. That’s what I love about teaching dancing.”

That brings an end to our little adventure discovering the people that make Austin one of the best places to live. I thank you for coming along with me and getting to know the amazing people that make Austin the vibrant, energetic, and yes, weird city that it is. Without their hard work and dedication to their profession, Austin just wouldn’t be any fun!

left to right: danielle tatro, co-owner

of lovely boutique; desiree bolt, barista

at spiderhouse café; alex cantu, general

manager at texas rowing center


Web ExclusivesThe Austin Classical Guitar Society will host The 2010 Guitar Foundation of America Convention and Competition, held at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, June 22 through 27. The Convention features concerts with celebrated art-ists from around the world, interactive workshops on topics ranging from technique to flamenco interpretation, and scholarly lectures to nourish the intellectual appetite. Check out some of the most anticipated acts! For more info, dates and times www.austinlifestylemagazine.com/junemusic/

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patientscanchoosetheirdoctorsandtheirdoctorscanstayintheprogram.

Congressknowsabouttheproblem.Congressknowsthatitjeopardizesaccess

tocareformedicarepatients.AndCongressknowstheycanfixit.

Please make your voice heard to ensure Medicare patients have a doctor to care

for them when they need one! Tell Congress to finish its work and permanently fix

the Medicare SGR formula. Go to www.ipetitions.com/petition/meltdown and sign

the petition today.

livewell,Austin!

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President,TCms Chair,TCmsPublicRelations

Committee

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The Texas Center for the Prevention and Treatment of

ChildhoodObesity(TCPTCO)hasbeenestablishedinAustin

atdellChildren’smedicalCenterofCentralTexas,amemberof

thesetonfamilyofHospitals.foundedbystephenPont,m.d.,m.P.H,

fAAP;KimberlyAvilaEdwards,m.d.,fAAP;andchildpsychologist

Janegray,Ph.d.;theTCPTCOwillinvolvemultipleelementsneces-

sarytotreatandpreventchildhoodobesityinourregion,including

amultidisciplinaryobesityclinic,education,advocacyandresearch.

TheTCPTCO,fundedthroughthegeneroussupportofthemichael

&susandellfoundation,representsacollaborationbetweendell

Children’s,TheuniversityofTexassouthwesternmedicalschoolat

dallas–AustinPrograms,uTAustinandtheTexasChildstudyCenter.

TheTCPTCObuildsuponthesuccessoftheHealthy living

Happy living / Vida sana Vida Felizmultidisciplinaryfamily-

basedchildhoodobesityinterventionatdellChildren’sthatcele-

brateditsfirstanniversaryinJanuary.Thisclinician-led,ten-week

programhasbeenpresentedtomorethanonehundredchildren

inthearea,inbothEnglishandspanish,sinceitbegan.Children

andtheirparentshavebeenabletoparticipatethankstothesup-

portofmultiplelocalandregionalphilanthropicfoundations–

includinggenerouscontributionsfromtheAustinCommunity

foundation,theRgKfoundation,theAetnafoundationandthest.

david’sfoundation–demonstratingbroadandsubstantialcom-

munitycommitment,supportandreadinessforthedevelopment

andimplementationofachildhoodobesitycenter.

TheclinicalcomponentoftheTCPTCOwillprovidecoordinated,

multidisciplinarycaretotreatthevariedphysicalandpsychosocial

conditionsassociatedwithoverweightandobesechildren.Experts

inpediatricmedicine,pediatricpsychologyandbehaviorchange,

nutritionandphysicaltherapywillbeinvolvedinprovidingtreat-

mentbasedonthemostcurrent,evidence-basedrecommendations

fromtheAmericanAcademyofPediatrics,theAmericanmedical

Association,andothernationalprofessionalsocietiesandinstitu-

tions.Themultidisciplinaryteamwillworktogethertoindividualize

treatmentforeachchildandfamilieswillbeintegrallyinvolvedinfos-

tering,supportingandmaintainingtheneededbehavioral,nutrition

Collaborating For ChildrenA Plan to Mobilize Health Care Professionals in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity

35%of students in grades

3 to 12

overweight or obese.

from our own

Austin ISD are

Health issues from excess weight include :Heart Disease, Stroke, High Blood Pressure Cancera

nd

with an expected cost 15.6 Billion Dollarsin two-thousand ten of $39 Billion in

75% of adultsw i l l b e OBESE in

2040

For the 1st time in American History...the lifespan of this generation

the lifespanof their parents<

Type 2 Diabetes, Asthma, Sleep Apnea, Gallblader Disease, Hypertension, Colon & Cervical Cancer, Congestive Heart Failure, Ovarian Cancer, Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Osteoarthritis and much much more....

Texas: fourty-six percent of kids meet daily recommendations for exercise and only twenty-two percent get theirrecommended servings of fruits or vegetables


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2303 RANCH ROAD 620 SOUTH • SU ITE 140 • AUST IN, TX 787345 1 2 . 2 6 3 . 8 2 8 4 • w w w . A u s t i n H e a l t h y D e n t i s t . c o m

Come see why patients travel to Austin from all over the United States for their comprehensive care by one of our fabulous female doctors.

Go to our website and listen to what other patients are saying about their dental experience.

andphysicalactivitychanges.TheTexasChildstudyCenter,anout-

patientmentalhealthcollaborationbetweendellChildren’sanduT

AustinEducationalPsychologydepartment,willprovidedirectaccess

tomentalhealthservicesforthecenter’spatients.

initiativesandbestpracticesdevelopedandimplementedatthe

TCPTCOwillbedisseminatedtolocalpractitionersbyleveraging

resourcesalreadypresentatdellChildren’sincludinglayandpro-

fessionalpublications,telemedicineandregionalcontinuingmedical

educationevents.inaddition,theeducationalarmforthecenterwill

specificallyincludeeducationforcurrentandfuturepractitioners.

whilethediagnosisandtreatmentofobesityanditscomorbidi-

tiesisamuch-neededservicethatwillbeprovidedbythefounding

clinicians,drs.Pont,AvilaEdwardsandgrayarewell-awarethatthe

solutionstothechildhoodobesityepidemicmustalsoincludethe

communityoutsidetheclinicwalls.inlinewiththeeducationaland

advocacyarmsoftheTCPTCO,thethreecliniciansjoinedwiththe

TexasPediatricsociety(TPs)onsaturday,march27,tolaunchthefirst

inaseriesofstatewidetrainingseminarsthataredesignedtomobilize

healthcareprofessionalsinthefightagainstchildhoodobesity.with

dr.AvilaEdwardsastheprojectlead,theTPsreceivedagrantfromthe

nationalinitiativeforChildren’sHealthcareQualityaspartoftheBe

OurVoiceadvocacytraininginitiative.Throughthisinitiative,funded

byagrantfromtheRobertwoodJohnsonfoundation,healthcare

providersaregiventheadvocacytools,resourcesandongoingsup-

portneededtoimplementevidence-basedstrategiesforcommunity

changethatwillsupportobesityprevention.Thisprojectisimple-

mentedincollaborationwiththeAmericanAcademyofPediatrics,the

CaliforniamedicalfoundationandtheRobertwoodJohnsonCenter

forthePreventionofChildhoodObesity.

ResearchwillbeacorecomponentoftheTCPTCOtoadvance

knowledge,documentsuccessandexpandservices.TheTCPTCO

anticipatesobtainingdirectfundingforresearchprojectsandalsowill

collaborateandserveasaclinicaltranslationalresearchlinkbetween

thebenchresearchatthedellPediatricResearchinstituteandthe

community/school-basedresearchofmichael&susandellCenter

fortheAdvancementofHealthyliving,housedwithintheuTschool

ofPublicHealth,AustinRegionalCampus.

formoreinformation,pleasevisit:TheTexasCenterforthe

PreventionandTreatmentofChildhoodObesity(www.dellchild-

rens.net/healthyliving).Empoweringfamiliestolivehealthy,happy

livesviatheCl-E-A-Rcomponents:

•Evidencebasedmultidisciplinaryclinicaltreatment

•Patient,community,andstudent/traineeeducation

•Communityadvocacyandcapacitybuilding,throughservingasa

resourceandpartnerforhealth-relatedcollaborativecommunity

efforts

•novelresearchtoadvanceknowledge,documentsuccessand

expandservices.


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TheTravisCountymedicalsocietyhasastrongcommitmentto

community–closetohomeandfaraway–especiallywhen

disasterstrikesintheformofahurricaneorearthquake.After

amagnitude7.0earthquakehitHaitionJanuary12,physicians,

hospitalsandpharmaciesdonatedneededmedicalsuppliesand

madefinancialcontributionstoreliefefforts.

medicalteamsincludingTCmsphysicianstraveledtoHaitiwith

variousreliefagenciestoassistwiththecountry’smedicalneeds.

Belowareexcerptsfromtheirexperiences.

January 16Bythetimewehitthegroundin

Port-au-Prince,wehadawell-

organizedteamofsixteen.

Thereweretenphysicians,

twosurgicaltechs,threenurses,

andonepastor/photographer.i

tooktheapproachthatthisisa

militaryoperationandimentally

putona“suitofarmor”tobeable

todowhatiknewwasahead.i

thought i had seen it all, and

havebeeninalotofsituations

overtheyears−inindia,Africa,

andevenmyresidencyindown-

towndetroitcouldn’tprepareme

fortheutterdevastationisaw,

inflictedonsomany.it’swhati

wouldimaginetheaftermathof

large-scalewarwouldlooklike.…

Astheweekended,thatbul-

letproofarmorwassoakedwith

tearsandsweat−mytearsand

mysweat,mixedwiththoseof

patients and team members

whowouldnowbecomelifelong

friends.Therewasnoprotection

fromtheloveandsufferingofthe

Haitianpeopleandbothpierced

myheart,changingitforever.

Themomentiarrivedhome,i

startedplanningmyreturnto

missionofHopewithmywife.

weareinitforthelongrun!

TimOTHyC.guERAmy,md

Medical Park Orthopaedic Clinic

www.facebook.com/

austinmedicalreliefforhaiti

January 28Todayourteammembershave

beenintownhelpingatthegen-

eralclinic.Theysawoverone

hundredpatients in theclinic

atmOHtoday;mostlygeneral

medical issues, several fore-

armfractures,distalradiusfrac-

turesinkids.Theyarehaving

someamputeescomingback

forevaluation.There ismore

timefororganizationof long

termmedicalcareatmOH.The

goalistogetpatientswherethey

needtobeandthe longterm

carethattheywillneedtohave.

JOElH.HuRT,md

Texas Orthopedics

http://txortho.blogspot.com

FEBruary 1we departed the dominican

Republicbybusandcrossedinto

Haitiintheearlymorninghours,

arrivinginPort-au-Princemid-

morning.Thedevastation,loss

ofhumanlives,anddestroyed

propertywasmind-numbing.

unitednations’carsandvari-

ousaidgroupsandpersonnel

wereubiquitous.Tentcitieswere

everywhere.

in the following days, we

heldclinics inthreedifferent

areas,servingmorethan1,200

graciousanddeservingHaitian

patients.wewereabletooffer

painrelief,sleepaidmedication,

vitamins, antibiotics, wound

care,immunizations against

tetanusandpiperazine,(aliquid

medicationtakenbymouthfor

thetreatmentofintestinalpara-

sites).inaddition,wedistributed

fooddonationstoeachfamily.

dAVidVAndERsTRATEn,md

CommUnityCare

FEBruary 15itwasahurriedstart,withlost

bagsandfoundbags–Touch

down!lookingoutamongstthe

rubbleandtrasheverywhere,you

seelinesofpeoplecelebrating

anationaldayofprayer.Theair

iswarmanddusty.Orientation

wasfilledwithfearanddisbelief

asourheartswentouttothose

involvedintheEarthquakestories

weheard.Therewascalmness

despitethecircumstancesamid

thepatientsinthewardmanyof

whichhadneglectedfractures

andinfectedwounds.iworked

onatwentyyearoldwholostboth

parents;herfootwillneverbe

thesame.Theteamworkedwell

togethertoday.Thenighttimeis

coolerwithfewmosquitoes.now,

it’stimetorest.

J.BRAnnAnsmOOT,md

Texas Orthopedics

www.facebook.com/mohhaiti

Helping HaitiFirst Hand Accounts of the Earthquake Aftermath

aboVe, top: patients waiting to be seen

by the medical team. note the number

of fractured bones from falling cinder

blocks; aboVe, middle: team members stayed

in tents on the mission of hope compound.

the building has a small kitchen, three

bathrooms, and normally holds about 25

guests. 75 people were using the facility at

a time; aboVe, bottom: tim gueramy, md, Joel

hurt, md, and the or team operating on a

young girl.


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Austinisonceagainhometothelargesturbanbatcolonyin

northAmerica.whilebatscontributegreatlytooureco-

system,youneedtoknowhowtoprotectyourselfaround

theseanimals.

Bats can enter homes, apartments and businesses through

unscreenedwindowsandopendoorsandwillgenerallyleaveontheir

ownifgiventhechance.ifyoufindabatinaroom,openwindows,

turnonlights,andthenleavetheroomandclosethedoortokeep

childrenandpetsoutofthearea.itcantakeupto18hoursforabat

toleavearestingplace,soyoumayhavetochecktheareaeveryfew

hourstoseeifthebathasdeparted.

donottrytocatchabatyoufindinaroomunlesstestingisneces-

sarybecauseapersonorpethasbeensleepingintheroomwhilethebat

waspresent.ifyoumustremovethebatfromitsrestingplace,wearthick

leatherglovesandcarefullyplaceawide-mouthedcup,jar,orcanover

therestingbat.Carefullyslipapieceofcardboardbetweentheopening

andtherestingsurfacethentakethecontaineroutdoorstoreleasethebat.

•neverhandleabat–aliveordead–withyourbarehands!

•Keeppeopleandpetsawayfromasick,injured,ordeadbatand

callanimalcontrolat3-1-1.

Rabiesexposureoccursonlywhenapersonisbittenorscratched

byapotentiallyrabidbatorotheranimal,orwhenabrasions,open

wounds,ormucousmembranesarecontaminatedwiththesaliva,

brain,ornervoussystemtissueofapotentiallyrabidanimal.

itmaytakeseveralweeksorlongerforpeopletoshowsymp-

tomsafterbeinginfectedwithrabies.Theearlysignsofrabiescan

befeverorheadache,butthischangesquicklytonervoussystem

signssuchasconfusion,sleepiness,oragitation.Oncesomeone

witharabiesinfectionstartshavingthesesymptoms,theperson

usuallydoesnotsurvive.Thisiswhyitiscriticaltotalktoyourdoc-

tororhealthcareproviderimmediatelyifanyanimalbitesyou–

especiallyawildanimal.

ifyouoranyoneyouknowcouldhavebeenincontactwithabat,

pleasecalltheAustin/TravisCountyHealthandHumanservices’disease

andsurveillanceunitat972-5555oryourlocalhealthcareprovider.

The Bats Return to AustinKnow How to Protect Yourself

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austin / Travis County Health & Human Services

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Didyouknowthattobaccouseremainsthesinglegreatest

causeofpreventabledisease,disabilityanddeathinthe

nation,Texas,andTravisCounty?Tobaccouseisamajor

riskfactorformultiplecancers,heartdisease,strokeandlungdis-

ease.Approximatelytwenty-fourthousandadultsdieofasmoking-

attributableillnessannuallyinTexas.ThatismorethandiefromAids,

heroin,cocaine,alcohol,caraccidents,fire,andmurder–combined.

foreveryonepersonwhodiesfromtobacco-relatedcauses,there

aretwentymorepeoplewhoaresufferingwithatleastoneserious

illnessfromsmoking.

smokingisalsoahealththreattononsmokers.secondhand

smokecontainsacomplexmixtureofoverfourthousandchemicals,

morethanfiftyofwhicharecancer-causingagents(carcinogens).

secondhandsmokeisassociatedwithanincreasedriskforlungcan-

cerandcoronaryheartdiseaseinnon-smokingadults.Becausetheir

lungsarenotfullydeveloped,youngchildrenareparticularlyvulner-

abletosecondhandsmoke.Exposuretosecondhandsmokeisassoci-

atedwithanincreasedriskforsuddeninfantdeathsyndrome(sids),

asthma,bronchitisandpneumoniainyoungchildren.

inadditiontothehealth-relatedcostsoftobaccouse,italsocosts

ourbusinessesandtaxpayersmoney.in1999,tobacco-relateddis-

easecostthestateapproximately$10billion($4.5billionindirect

medicalcostsandanadditional$5.5billioninlostworkerproduc-

tivity).in1998,about15%($1,265,000,000or$543.87perrecipient)of

allmedicaidexpenditureswerespentonsmoking-relatedillnesses

anddiseases.

despitealltheserisks,approximately18.5%ofadultsinTravis

Countystillsmokecigarettes.Thatiswhyitisatremendousopportu-

nityforourcommunitytobereceiving$7,473,150infederalstimulus

fundsfromtheCentersfordiseaseControlandPreventionoverthe

nexttwoyearstodecreasetobaccouseanddecreaseexposuretosec-

ondhandtobaccosmoke.Thegrantfocusesonpolicies,systemsand

environmentalchangestoreducetheburdenofchronicdisease.

TheAustin/TravisCountyHealthandHumanservicesdepartment

(A/TCHHs)istheleadagencyforthiseffortandactivitiesarebeing

designedtopreventandreducetobaccousebyworkingwithcom-

munitypartnersinschools,worksites,healthcaresettings,faith-based

organizations,retailsettingsandthemedia.

Keyactivitieswillbeto:assistmajorhealthcareprovidersand

substanceabusefacilitiesin referringtotelephonequitlineser-

vicesortootherlocalcommunitycessationservices; reduceyouth

accesstotobaccoproductsandmarketing;implementextensive

mediaeducationcampaignstopromoteatobacco-freelifestyleand

counteracttobaccoindustrypromotions;and promoteworksiteand

other tobacco-freesettingsinanefforttoprotectthepublicfromthe

harmsofsecondhandsmokeand increaseaccesstocleanair.

ifyouwanttoquitusingtobaccoproductstodayoryouaretaking

thefirststepstowardquittingandneedassistance,thereareresources

foryou.ContactmeganCermak,programcoordinatorforA/TCHHs’s

AustinTobaccoPreventionandControlCoalitionformoreinforma-

[email protected].

TexasQuitlineCall 1-800-YES-QUIT for free advice and counseling on how

to stop smoking. The Quitline is open from 7 am–9 pm Monday

through Thursday, 7 am–7 pm on Friday, and 8 am–4:30 pm Saturday

and Sunday. Austin residents also are eligible for free nicotine

replacement therapy through the Quitline.

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