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Courtesy photo https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/texan-theater-1.jpgTexan TheaterThe historic theater opened its doors in 1890 under the name, King Opera House, where Helen Keller, The Marx Brothers and Houdini were just some of the legends who passed through the tiny town of Greenville, Texas. 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Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/jump-shot-the-kenny-sailors-story.jpgJUMP SHOT: THE KENNY SAILORS STORYhe documentary “Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story” is the inspiring true story of Kenny Sailors who, at 5’10”, revolutionized the game of basketball. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/chad-mathews-photo.jpgChad Mathews photoAs Executive Director, Chad Mathews has helped the Lone Star Film Festival become a destination for filmmakers, cinematic enthusiasts and movie lovers. 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Photo courtesy Texas Search and Rescuehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shawnfortexsar-silvergraphstudio-6-e1576351486568.jpgShawnforTEXSAR-SilvergraphStudio-6“When the conditions are bad, chances of survival are slim and after others may have lost hope, we know we need to push on as someone may be waiting around the next bend or behind the next tree with an equally strong determination to live and just needing a helping hand to be returned to their loved ones,” says Shawn Hohnstreiter. Photo courtesy Silvergraph Studiohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/cover.texsar-e1590972599526.jpgCover.TEXSAR2023-01-25T03:25:59+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/12/18/tailgating-challenge-friendships-social-experiences/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/homegating-e1579837357491.jpegHomegatingThe newly-recognized National Homegating Day celebrated on January 1st is another brainchild of Tailgating Challenge Creator Luke Lorick, which takes the outdoor tailgating party anywhere indoors. Photo courtesy Tailgating Challengehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/luke_ice.chest_-e1579837251839.jpegLuke_Ice.ChestLuke Lorick was a regular tailgater at the University of South Carolina which would eventually become his alma mater and inspiration for the Tailgating Challenge. Photo courtesy Tailgating Challengehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/luke_field-e1579837201658.jpegLuke_FieldLuke Lorick is making his way around the states to see how people at stadiums everywhere are tailgating and he’s borrowing ideas along the way. Photo courtesy Tailgating Challenge https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cover.tailgating-e1590972498424.jpgCover.Tailgating2023-01-25T03:25:16+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/12/23/greta-gerwigs-little-women-reaches-new-generation/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/march-sisters-e1579836823659.jpgMarch SistersEmma Watson, (left), Florence Pugh (second left), Saoirse Ronan (second right), and Eliza Scanlan (right) make up the all-star cast of Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of “Little Women.” Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/amy-and-laurie-e1579836771747.jpgAmy and LaurieAs the youngest March sister, Amy March (Florence Pugh) had a school girl crush on the devilishly charming Theodore “Laurie” Laurence (Timothée Chalamet), who was in love with Jo March from the moment he first met her. Courtesy photo https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/jo-and-laurie-e1579836718436.jpgJo and LaurieJo March (Saoirse Ronan) and Theodore “Laurie” Laurence (Timothee Chalamet) shared a mischievous friendship from the beginning. Laurie was wealthy, handsome and admired by all the March sisters. Courtesy photo https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/jo-march-e1579836665939.jpgJo MarchJo March, played by Saoirse Ronan, was the alter ego of “Little Women” author Louisa May Alcott who wrote the book loosely-based on her own life with her three sisters. Photo courtesy Fons PR https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/amy-jo-and-meg-e1590972396774.jpgAmy, Jo and Meg2023-01-25T03:24:18+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/01/13/txvoices-robin-brown-fashion-designer-boutique-owner/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/magnolia-pearl_luckenbach-e1579665883544.jpegMagnolia Pearl_LuckenbachRobin Brown is influenced by everything from fairy tales to barn architecture with every piece reflecting her passion for designing unique apparel. Courtesy photo https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/magnolia-brown_robin-brown-e1579665767961.jpegMagnolia Brown_Robin BrownRobin Brown (right, pictured with a model during photo shoot) is inspired by the past and mixes 1960s motifs with Victorian elements. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/magnolia-pearl_pup-1-e1579665664107.jpegMagnolia Pearl_Pup“When you put the love of creation into a work, no matter what it is, it will be durable and authentic and inspiring. That’s my goal with each piece,” says Robin Brown. Photo courtesy Magnolia Pearlhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cover.magnolia-pearl-e1590968599321.jpegCover.Magnolia Pearl2023-01-25T03:23:27+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/01/16/txvoices-kelly-sticksel-special-effects-expert/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/recent-laser-design-thomas-rhett-e28093-vhsc2a92019toddkaplan-lr-e1579665068244.jpgRecent Laser Design Thomas Rhett – VHS©2019ToddKaplan-LRKelly Sticksel creates natural effects and makes nature happen on cue for Thomas Rhett on his “VHS” Tour. Photo Todd Kaplanhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/recent-pyro-design-e28093-kelsea-ballerini-2019-cmt-award-show.-e1579665000379.jpgRecent Pyro Design – Kelsea Ballerini, 2019 CMT Award Show.Kelsea Ballerini performing at the 2019 CMT Awards Show. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/pyro-design-e28093-carrie-underwood-cry-pretty-360-tour-2019_carrie-underwood-cry-pretty-360_photo-ralph-larmann_19a00253-e1579664954894.jpgPyro Design – Carrie Underwood, Cry Pretty 360 Tour 2019_carrie-underwood-cry-pretty-360_photo-ralph-larmann_19a00253Carrie Underwood (shown) is just one of many musicians and artists incorporating Fireplay’s laser designs into their performances. Kelly Sticksel’s ‘soul-cleansing’ waterfall was used for Underwood’s ‘Cry Pretty 360’ Tour. Photo courtesy Fireplayhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cover_kelly-sticksel-e1590968292296.jpgcover_Kelly Sticksel2023-01-25T03:22:42+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/01/09/txaway-stefanie-michaels-the-adventure-girls-top-destinations/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/stefanie-michaels_horseback-e1579834819263.jpgStefanie Michaels_HorsebackUsing the Adventure Girl platform, Stefanie Michaels connects with people both locally and across the globe. Courtesy photo https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/stefanie-michaels_pup-1-e1579834715641.jpgStefanie Michaels_PupStefanie Michaels has been traveling since she was six-months old when she boarded her first plane. This adventure led to a career helping other travelers navigate different parts of the world. 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Photo courtesy Kinsey African American Art & History Collectionhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bernard-shirley-and-khalil-kinsey-2-e1579663923910.jpgBernard, Shirley and Khalil Kinsey 2Bernard Kinsey (back), Shirly Kinsey (center) and Khalil Kinsey (front) admire just one of the many items they have collected and included in the Kinsey African American Art & History Collection on display now at the African American Museum in Dallas. Photo courtesy Kinsey African American Art & History Collection Dallashttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/harry-robinson-pic-1-e1590968109950.jpgHarry Robinson Pic 12023-01-25T03:21:29+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/01/22/txvoices-sue-foley-blues-musician/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sue-foley-snow-e1579833465409.jpgSue Foley SnowSue Foley defies convention and serves as a positive role model for aspiring, young female musicians around the world. Courtesy photo https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sue-foley-live-e1579833333285.jpgSue Foley LiveSue Foley considers herself a traditional blues musician mixed with a Texas feel, which has earned her countless awards and accolades Photo courtesy Sue Foley https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sue-foley-and-billy-gibbons-e1579833380221.jpgSue Foley and Billy GibbonsZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and Sue Foley were part of an all-star lineup of musicians for Antone’s “Jungle Show.” Courtesy photo https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cover-sue-foley-e1590967891840.jpgCover- Sue Foley2023-01-25T03:20:54+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/01/27/texas-essentials-carly-brasseux-author-how-to-hunt-like-a-girl/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/carly_brasseux-e1581654290169.jpgCarly_BrasseuxCarly Brasseux says, “Hunting isn’t a reckless and careless thing—most hunters have the utmost respect for our land and wildlife and know the bounty of our harvests not only feed our families, but allow our populations to thrive.” Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/carly_braaseux_essentials-e1581654212739.jpgCarly_Braaseux_EssentialsThese ‘essentials’ items aren’t just for hunting trips. Carly Brasseux keeps her family, fringe boots, sunglasses and fleece not far from her reach. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/carly_brasseux-family-e1581654139884.jpgVersion 2“Spending time outdoors fuels my husband’s passion and now fuels mine as well,” Carly Brasseux says. She and her husband try and sneak away for kid-free weekends to spend time together outdoors together doing something they both love. Photo courtesy Carly Brasseuxhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/carly_brasseux_daughter-e1581654076840.jpgCarly_Brasseux_DaughterCarly Brasseux wrote her ebook in hopes of helping other women learn the foundations of hunting so they could come to appreciate it the same way she does. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/carly_brasseux_cover-e1590967715787.jpgCarly_Brasseux_Cover2023-01-25T03:20:09+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/02/05/five-minutes-with-amy-arnold-and-jessica-stanley-co-founders-card-my-yard/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/card-my-yard_-vday-e1580790176636.jpgCard-My-Yard_-VDAY-e1580790176636It’s not too late to surprise your special person with a personalized Valentine’s Day yard greeting from Card My Yard. You’re guaranteed to make not only your sweetie but also neighbors and passersby stop and smile. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/card-my-yard_happy-forever-family-day-e1581652401646.jpgCard My Yard_Happy Forever Family DayCard My Yard helps make a big day even bigger for people and communities around the country. Courtesy photo https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/card-my-yard-owners_anniversary-e1581652238151.jpegCard My Yard Owners_AnniversaryAmy Arnold (left) and Jessica Stanley (right) Every occasion can be brighter and more special when a Card My Yard greeting shows up in your yard. Photo courtesy Card My Yard https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cover.card-my-yard_dr.-seuss-1-e1590967557480.jpgCover.Card My Yard_Dr. Seuss2023-01-25T03:19:31+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/02/13/five-minutes-with-tammy-shaklee-the-lgbtq-matchmaker/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tammy_shaklee_casual-e1581654910113.jpgTammy_Shaklee_CasualH4M Matchmaking’s policy for first dates is to go “Dutch treat” because, as both people are looking for their money to split the tab, it’s a natural moment to provide more contact information, or propose a date, time and location for a second date. Photo courtesy Leslie J. Valdéshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/k4m_tammy.shaklee-e1581654814173.jpgK4M_Tammy.Shaklee“I believe everyone deserves love, whatever that looks like to them,” says Tammy Shaklee. Photo courtesy H4M Matchmakinghttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cover_tammy.shaklee-e1590965680818.jpgCover_Tammy.Shaklee2023-01-25T03:18:42+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/02/20/lake-travis-film-festival-an-inaugural-event/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/kat-albert_ltff-e1583118819487.jpgKat Albert_LTFFKat Albert had a successful career in advertising before changing direction and entering the world of filmmaking. Since that time, she has created short films and documentaries that often have a female protagonist. Photo courtesy Lake Travis Film Festivalhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mike-gassaway_writers-block_photo-by-david-lykes-keenan-1-e1583118736260.jpgMike Gassaway_Writer's Block_Photo by David Lykes KeenanMike Gassaway (shown) stars in “Writers Block,” a thriller film, written by Ray Spivey and Jeff Kerris, that follows a struggling writer who gets the offer of a lifetime from a reclusive massively successful author to co-write a novel. He endures a series of mental and physical ordeals in trying to meet the publishing deadline. Photo courtesy David Lykes Keenanhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ltff-e1590967409514.jpgLTFF2023-01-25T03:18:03+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/02/27/texas-essentials-jaylon-smith-dallas-cowboys-linebacker/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/jaylon-4.jpgjaylonhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/jaylon_smith_dallas_cowboys-e1583119475597.jpgJaylon_Smith_Dallas_CowboysJaylon Smith was the 34th overall draft pick for the Dallas Cowboys in 2016. After signing a five-year contract extension, he’s the third highest paid middle linebacker in the NFL. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/jaylon_smith_cowboys_practice-e1583119401939.jpgJaylon_Smith_Cowboys_PracticeJaylon Smith was the 2019 team captain for the Dallas Cowboys where he had 142 combination tackles and 2.5 sacks. 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Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/daisy.jpgDaisyA favorite at Ranch Hands Rescue, Daisy is an Alpine goat rescued from the side of the road by local officials. She was brought to Ranch Hands Rescue with a broken neck and, although surgery is not possible, she’s living a very happy life sleeping with stuffed animals. Daisy works with clients on a regular basis. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ranch-hands-rescue.jpgRanch Hands RescueBob Williams with Roo, a one-year-old Basenji-mix born with congenital deformities in three of her legs. She’s an emotional support dog in a counseling program for traumatized children and adults. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dolly.jpgDollyLockett is a miniature horse born with dwarfism. She has limited vision in both of her eyes and her organs are all too big for her body, among other challenges. Lockett lives with Midnight (cover) and they really love each other. She works with clients on a regular basis. Photo courtesy Ranch Hands Rescuehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bob-williams.jpgBob Williams“When rescuing farm animals, I focus on the “worst-of-the-worst” cases, the “throw-aways”that usually get euthanized rather than treated. I believe with all my heart that God brings them to me because we are their last hope,” says Bob Williams. Photo courtesy Bob Williamshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cover_midnight.jpgCover_Midnight2023-01-25T03:16:31+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/03/19/texas-essentials-sarah-ford-owner-ranch-road-boots/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sarah_ford_essentials.jpgSarah_Ford_EssentialsNo matter where Sarah Ford travels, she always packs her Ray-Ban sunglasses, a pair of Ranch Road boots, her father’s ring, a splash of her husband’s cologne, Aquafor, and a Rolex watch. Photo courtesy Sarah Fordhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ranch-road-boots.jpgRanch Road BootsAfter visiting the D-Day beaches of Normandy during a backpacking trip, Sarah Ford decided to join the U.S. Marine Corp. Photo courtesy Ranch Road Bootshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cover2_sarah_ford.jpgCover2_Sarah_FordSarah Ford’s blend of her family’s West Texas heritage, her appreciation of both gaucho and moto culture, and her military experience inspire every Ranch Road boot collection. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cover_sarah-ford.jpgCover_Sarah Ford2023-01-25T03:14:04+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/04/03/five-minutes-with-trevor-romain-best-selling-childrens-author/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/trevor_romain.jpgTrevor_RomainTrevor Romain has written books about other genres, including two illustrated memoirs about growing up in South Africa, a book of short stories, and a number of other books including his most recent, ‘Connecting with Kids in a Disconnected World.’ Courtesy photo https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/trevor_romain_speaking-1.jpgTrevor_Romain_Speaking“Although I continue to write cross-genre books, children’s books are my passion and being a story-farmer is what I want to keep doing for as long as possible,” says Trevor Romain. Photo courtesy Trevor Romainhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/trevor_romain_cover.jpgTrevor_Romain_Cover2023-01-25T03:12:11+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/05/07/txvoices-jeremy-and-lila-stewart-hari-mari-owners/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/screen-shot-2020-05-31-at-4.28.51-pm.pngScreen Shot 2020-05-31 at 4.28.51 PMPhoto courtesy Hari Marihttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/hari_mari_austin.jpgHari_Mari_AustinIn Indonesian, ‘Hari’ means ‘of the sun’ and ‘Mari’ means ‘of the sea’ in Latin. The aptly named shoe company is steeped in Lila and Jeremy’s appreciation of Southeast Asia. Photo courtesy Hari Marihttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/hari-mari.jpgHARI MARILila and Jeremy Stewart were unable to find the perfect pair of flip-flops so they decided to design their own with Hari Mari. Photo courtesy Steven Visneau Photographyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cover_hari_mari.jpgCover_Hari_Mari2023-01-25T03:11:07+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/06/03/five-minutes-with-andrew-shebay-woke-the-monster-director-producer/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shawn-livingston.jpgShawn-LivingstonShawn Livingston sustained injuries while on active duty in the army and fell deep deep opiate addiction as a result. He’s been sober for more than three years and speaks out to offer encouragement to others facing the same struggles he’s fought so hard to overcome. Photo courtesy Shawn Livingstonhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shawn-livinston.2.jpgShawn-Livinston.2Austin filmmaker Andrew Shebay spent more than 36 hours filming Shawn Livingston (pictured) for the “Woke the Monster” documentary as well as Livingston’s sister Kelly. He says, “When they see each other as Shawn crosses that finish line and they embrace for a hug, they both know he’s come a lot farther than just 100 miles – he’s come out of a dark hole and back into their lives.” Photo courtesy “Woke he Monster”https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/andrew-shebay-.jpgAndrew ShebayAndrew Shebay connects with the people in his documentaries and captures their raw emotions in a simplistic and cinematic style for the audience. Photo courtesy Andrew Shebayhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shaun-livingston-trail.jpegshaun-livingston-trail2023-01-25T03:09:28+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/06/23/musicmonday-jon-wolfes-oklahoma-roots-texas-style/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/jon-wolfe.2-e1592870720286.jpgJon Wolfe.2on Wolfe has spent a lot of time in Mexico drinking tequila over the years. The nickname, Juan Lobo, inspired him to marry his two loves, tequila and country music. Photo courtesy Jon Wolfehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cover.jon_.wolfe_-2-e1592870692998.jpgCover.Jon.Wolfe2023-01-25T03:08:38+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/07/08/five-minutes-with-adaire-byerly-model-and-behavioral-scientist/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/headshot.jpgHeadshothttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/adaire-byerly.jpgadaire-byerlyAdaire Byerly says, “Nearly every single operating object we see, hear, taste and touch, came from someone’s brain. Thus, providing us the lifestyle we have today. That is the power of creativity.” Courtesy photo https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/mg_5572.jpg_MG_5572After years of trying to break into the modeling industry, The Clutts Agency signed Adaire Byerly on her 19th birthday. She went on to have a successful modeling career and became a member of the Screen Actors Guild. Photo courtesy Adaire Byerlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cover-adaire-byerly.jpgcover-adaire-byerly2023-01-25T03:07:46+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/07/18/musicmonday-jarrod-dickenson-singer-songwriter-and-performer/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/courtesy-jay-simon-photography.jpgcourtesy-jay-simon-photographyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/jd_by_matt_wilkinson_photo2-e1594864546618.jpgjd_by_matt_wilkinson_photo2-e1594864546618https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/photo-by-tatsuro-nishimura-jd.jpgPhoto by Tatsuro Nishimura-JDJarrod Dickenson says, “Claire has most definitely changed my music, and changed it for the better.” Photo courtesy Tatsuro Nishimurahttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/jd_by_matt_wilkinson_photo2-e1595106890334.jpgJD_By_Matt_Wilkinson_Photo2When Jarrod Dickenson (shown) sits down to write a song, he first starts with its story and then brings to life every song in a different way. Photo courtesy Matt Wilkinsonhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/courtesy-jay-simon-photography-393136254-e1674615310692.jpgcourtesy-Jay Simon PhotographyClaire Dickenson (shown) says, “It’s an incredible feeling, and I consider myself very fortunate to have the opportunity to travel around the world performing on stage with my husband.” Photo courtesy Jay Simon Photographyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/jarrod-dickerson-a-1585755967.jpgJarrod-Dickerson-a-15857559672023-01-25T03:07:07+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/09/04/five-minutes-with-jay-michaelson-animal-lover-inventor/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/handson-cover-e1598566667848.jpgHandsOn- coverhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/elephant.jpgelephantJay Michaelson realized that every animal can benefit from HandsOn Gloves, whether they’re just getting groomed, massaged or bonding with a human. Photo courtesy HandsOn Gloveshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/6y5a2176.jpgPup“I can honestly say that trying out HandsOn Gloves on my 10-month old pup, she was calmer, more relaxed and I can even go so far as to say, happier,” says Jay Michaelson. Courtesy photo2023-01-25T03:06:28+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/09/04/txreads-meg-gardiner-best-selling-crime-author-3-time-jeopardy-champ/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/screen-shot-2020-09-03-at-9.24.11-pm.pngBookWriting thrillers is a job Meg Gardiner feels lucky to have and draws her inspiration by real life serial killers, including the Zodiac Killer, Ted Bundy and the Night Stalker. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/mg_dc-1.jpegMG_DCStephen King calls Meg Gardiner’s mystery novels, “Simply put, the finest crime-suspense series I’ve come across in the last twenty years.” Photo courtesy Meg Gardinerhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/meggardiner-0682_pp-e1599185975221.jpgMegGardiner-0682_pp2023-01-25T03:05:29+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/10/02/the-ghosts-of-houstons-market-square/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/clock-e1615651320772.jpgThe Friedman Clock Tower,The Friedman Clock Tower, formerly known as the 1903 Seth Thomas clock, and the 1876 bell were reunited once again at the new Market Square Park in 1996. Photo courtesy Linda Phamhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/079-e1615651230841.jpg#TXReads: ‘The Ghosts of Houston’s Market Square,’ a Paranormal Walk Through Historyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ghosts.jpgThe Ghosts of Houston’s Market SquareThe book stirs up feelings of nostalgia mixed with appreciation for past generations who have contributed to making Houston the city it is today. Photo courtesy Arcadia Publishing 2023-01-25T03:04:35+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/07/18/txbites-mammoth-creameries-keto-friendly-ice-cream-thats-yummy-too/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/vanilla-bean-mc.jpgvanilla-bean-mchttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/krauss-mc.jpgkrauss-mcWith sweet-toothed husband Tim’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, Sue Krauss made sure to choose the best ingredients for their ice cream to avoid spiking his blood sugar or harming his overall health. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/vanilla-bean-mc.jpgvanilla-bean-mc“We’ve got some exciting new flavors, and a few other top-secret items, that are in the works. Get stoked,” says Tim Krauss. Photo courtesy Mammoth Creamerieshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cover-2-mc.jpgcover-2-mc2023-01-25T03:04:15+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/11/07/f1s-2019-u-s-grand-prix-a-bumpy-weekend-at-the-races/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pits-e1583880457634.jpgPitsThe unsung heroes of F1 are the teams’ pit crews. Former Red Bull Racing driver Mark Webber clocked a 1.92-second pit stop at the 2013 U.S. Grand Prix, the first in F1 history under two seconds.https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/darren-nunis-eshgb5nlxag-unsplash-1-e1583880238442.jpgdarren-nunis-esHgb5nLXAg-unsplash (1)Even starting from fifth position, Mercedes AMG Petronas’s Lewis Hamilton only needed to finish the race higher than eighth place to wrap up the championship title. The British driver finished second and secured his spot in F1 history with six career championship victories.https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/max-verstappen-e1583879559427.jpgMax Verstappen of Red Bull Racing Drives First Laps at Circuit ZandvoortRed Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen finished third in Austin bringing his podium appearances to 29. The Netherland native was F1’s youngest competitor at 17 when he got behind the wheel at Toro Roso. At 18-years old, he became the youngest race winner in Formula One.https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/photo-by-tim-carey-on-unsplash-e1591055911113.jpgPhoto by Tim Carey on Unsplashhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/stacy_james_mercedes_pit-crew_usgp-e1573273811180.jpgStacy_James_Mercedes_Pit Crew_USGPThe unsung heroes of F1 are the teams’ pit crews. Former Red Bull Racing driver Mark Webber clocked a 1.92-second pit stop at the 2013 U.S. Grand Prix, the first in F1 history under two seconds. Photo James Stacyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lewis_hamilton_stacy_james_20191101_2792-e1573273753189.jpgLewis_Hamilton_Stacy_James_20191101_2792Even starting from fifth position, Mercedes AMG Petronas’s Lewis Hamilton only needed to finish the race higher than eighth place to wrap up the championship title. The British driver finished second and secured his spot in F1 history with six career championship victories. Photo James Stacyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/daniel_ricciardo_renault_f1-e1573273699768.jpgDaniel_Ricciardo_Renault_F1Renault’s Daniel Ricciardo (pictured with Bevo, the Texas Longhorns mascot) donned the Texas Longhorns logo on his crash helmet for the F1 race in Austin. His infectious personality easily makes him a favorite with Texas Formula One fans. Photo courtesy Daniel Ricciardohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/bottas_usgp_mercedes-e1573273645669.jpgBottas_USGP_MercedesIn his third year with Mercedes AMG Petronas, the shy but fierce Valtteri Bottas collected his 11th career pole position and seventh race win at the 2019 U.S. Grand Prix. Photo James Stacyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sebastian_vettel_usgp_scuderia_ferrari-e1573273485143.jpgSebastian_Vettel_USGP_Scuderia_FerrariThe bumps at the Circuit of the Americas racetrack plagued the F1 drivers but none more than Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel where the German was forced to retire his SF90 on lap eight of the U.S. Grand Prix. Photo courtesy Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnowhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/stacy_james_20191101_2822-e1573273419647.jpgMax_Verstappen_Stacy_James_20191101_2822Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen finished third in Austin bringing his podium appearances to 29. The Netherland native was F1’s youngest competitor at 17 when he got behind the wheel at Toro Roso. At 18-years old, he became the youngest race winner in Formula One. Photo James Stacy2023-01-25T02:46:39+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/09/22/texas-essentials-porsche-nichole-pretty-girl-boutique-owner-fashionista/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/essentials-e1600733835297.jpegEssentialsPorsche Nichole’s Texas Essentials includes pepper spray because a girl can never be too careful. Photo courtesy Porsche Nichole https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/pop-up-shop-e1600733784100.jpegpop-up-shopKeeping her finger on the pulse of fashion, Porsche Nichole chooses clothing that’s not only comfortable and affordable. Courtesy photo https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/porsche-nichole-e1600733734893.jpgPorsche-NicholePorsche Nichole chose the name of her boutique because as she says, “I want every woman who wears my clothing to know and feel that they are pretty. And to remember that being pretty starts from the inside out.” Photo courtesy Pretty Girl Boutiquehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/porsche-nichole-2.jpgporsche-nichole-22023-01-25T01:26:24+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/11/26/a-memorable-f1-weekend-with-mission-winnow-scuderia-ferrari/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ferrari-at-cota-e1574821951381.jpgFerrari at COTAAlthough Sebastian Vettel’s SF90 retired during Lap 5 of the United States Grand Prix, the weekend with Mission Winnow was filled with lasting memories and a new appreciation for a motorsport considered the pinnacle of all racing. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/charles-leclerc-sebastian-vettel-mattia-binotto-at-mission-winnow-function-e1574821899857.jpgCharles Leclerc & Sebastian Vettel & Mattia Binotto at Mission Winnow functionFerrari drivers Sebastian Vettel (second left) and Charles Leclerc (second right) with Ferrari Team Principal Mattia Binotto (right) joined our Mission Winnow group for dinner and a Q&A. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pmi-cube-lab-2-e1574821833610.jpgCommunication materialMission Winnow is challenging the status-quo and driving revolutionary change towards a smoke-free future through research by 400 dedicated scientists, engineers, and technicians developing less harmful alternatives to cigarettes at research and development sites in Switzerland and Singapore. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/dominique-wilkins-stand4heroes-1-e1574821780817.jpgDominique Wilkins #Stand4Heroes (1)Mission Winnow partnered with basketball all-star Dominique Wilkins because they both share a determination to improve society each in their own way. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pit-crew_vettel_ferrari-e1574821655975.jpgPit Crew_Vettel_FerrariMission Winnow views Scuderia Ferrari as the ideal partner because of the team’s passion for innovation and drive to constantly improve in the quest for victory. Photo courtesy Mission Winnowhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ferrari-e1591054912918.jpgFerrari2023-01-25T00:21:20+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/07/10/five-minutes-with-emily-jones-texas-rangers-sports-reporter/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cover.emily-jones-1.jpegCover.Emily Joneshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/emily-interviewing-2-1.jpgEmily Jones Texas RangersTexas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (right) and first baseman Ronald Guzman (left), as well as the rest of  the players, have developed a close friendship with Emily Jones, since Jones has been their exclusive sports reporter. Photo courtesy Emily Joneshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/emily-and-kids-1.jpegEmily and KidsEmily Jones with her daughter, Hadddie (center) and Hannah (left) and Amber (right) who were the inspiration for her latest book, ‘Something Special in the Stands.’ Photo courtesy Emily Joneshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/emily-george-bush-1.jpgEmily Jones George BushEmily Jones and former President George W. Bush have met several times but their most memorable meeting was when President Bush photobombed Jones’ live broadcast during a Texas Rangers game. Needless to say, the video went viral. Photo courtesy Emily Jones2021-09-30T22:41:33+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/09/23/five-minutes-with-jenna-paulette-new-west-cowgirl-country-musician/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jenna-paulette-horseback.2.jpgJenna Paulette Horseback.2Jenna Paulette attributes her love for fashion, country music and her drive to growing up in the Dallas area. With her bolo ties and stetson hats mixed with western corsets and turquoise, Paulette is a true rhinestone cowgirl. Photo courtesy Jenna Paulettehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jenna-paulette-corset-1.jpgJenna Paulette CorsetJenna Paulette is upending the music industry one song at a time and finding success as a rising country star in Nashville with a sound and authenticity truly her own. Photo courtesy Jenna Paulettehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jenna-paulette-sequins-1.jpgJenna Paulette SequinsJenna Paulette says, “Being a girl doesn’t disqualify you when men see your value and teach you how to become great. My grandfather and uncles never thought twice about me being female. They were sensitive to the differences in my strength but never gave me a handout because of it. It really set me up for success and made me tough, mentally.” Photo courtesy Jenna Paulettehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jenna-paulette-live.5-e1570934065195.jpgJenna paulette live.5Jenna Paulette is blazing a trail with her “New West” style of country and throws out conventions for a pedal steel-rooted sensibility that marries the traditional with the contemporary. Photo courtesy Jenna Paulettehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jenna-paulette-old-ford-e1591061147429.jpgJenna Paulette Old Ford2021-09-30T22:37:50+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/11/19/five-minutes-with-kathryn-jacobs-safehaven-president-ceo/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/b2sbash-staff-of-non-residential-services-e1575002025483.jpgB2SBash - Staff of Non-Residential ServicesSafeHaven’s #StartByBelieving campaign was launched in 2018 to empower survivors and educate North Texans of the staggering number of survivors, the number of women who reach out for help and the number of offender convictions. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/kathryn_jacobs.safehaven.tarrant_country-e1575001959608.jpgKathryn_Jacobs.SafeHaven.Tarrant_Country“The words “I believe you” make a world of difference – without them, domestic violence victims don’t get the support they need and offenders are never held accountable, “ says Kathryn Jacobs (center) with Stephanie Story (left) and Megan Bent (right). Photo courtesy SafeHaven of Tarrant Countyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cover.kathryn_jacobs-e1591055331138.jpgCover.Kathryn_Jacobs2021-09-30T22:37:28+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/07/03/art-of-green-eco-friendly-cleaning-products-make-sustainability-affordable/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/art-of-green-2-e1599427307406.jpgArt-of-Green-2https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/art-of-green-3-e1599427239333.jpgArt-of-Green-3https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/art-of-green-e1599427166938.jpgArt of Green2021-09-30T22:35:25+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/antique-rose-emporium-a-rose-by-any-other-name-is-still-a-rose/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/mike-shoup-e1554692238713.jpgMike-ShoupFor 35 years, Mike Shoup’s goal as the owner of The Antique Rose Emporium in Brenham has been to give credibility to these plants which are finding a recent upsurge of interest. Photo courtesy Antique Rose Emporiumhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/gate-e1554690954245.jpgGateOver 35 years, The Antique Rose Emporium has grown to include eight acres of landscaped gardens with gift shops, a picnic area, and a wedding venue. Photo courtesy Antique Rose Emporiumhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/trail-e1554692331631.jpgTrail“Our biggest feedback, outside of our wonderfully unique roses, is our guests don’t want to leave,” says Mike Shoup, owner of The Antique Rose Emporium. Photo courtesy Antique Rose Emporiumhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/old-stones-e1554692997441.jpgOld-StonesThe Antique Rose Emporium, with its eight acres of romantic rose gardens, embodies rustic country elegance. These are captivating plants, and once taken with them, you’re likely to never be the same. Photo courtesy Antique Rose Emporiumhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/for-sale-e1554690167684.jpgFor-Sale-e1554690167684Roses aren’t considered plants that can endure the notorious extremes of the Texas climate  without a gardener’s care but antique roses can hold their own. Photo courtesy Antique Rose Emporium2021-09-25T01:45:29+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/pease-park-austins-historic-and-most-iconic-natural-treasure/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.19.59-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.19.59 AMPeace Park’s new Kingsbury Commons will enhance the existing basketball and volleyball courts, multigenerational fitness facility, interactive water play features, and an imaginative nature play area, and have a one-of-a-kind recreational and educational treehouse. Photo courtesy PPChttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.20.07-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.20.07 AMThe historic Tudor Cottage Restrooms were built in the 1920s. The Pease Park Conservancy has coordinated several projects including the repointing of the brick on the cottage and the removal of an unstable retaining wall. Photo courtesy Austin Parks and Recreation Departmenthttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.20.15-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.20.15 AMAustin ranks as one of the top pet-friendliest cities in the nation and, in typical Austin fashion, Pease Park welcomes those furry members of the family. Photo courtesy PPChttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.20.23-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.20.23 AMIn 2010, Pease Park Conservancy won the Mayor’s Award for Individual Environmental Achievement for their tree planting efforts and in 2017, Pease Park became a Texas Historical Commission protected civic landmark. Photo courtesy PPC2021-09-25T01:44:58+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2018/11/07/lighting-up-the-night-at-creek-show-3-reasons-not-to-miss/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/photo-credit-leonid_furmansky4-2.jpgPhoto Credit Leonid_Furmansky4https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/photo-credit-leonid_furmansky3-1.jpgPhoto Credit Leonid_Furmansky3The Waller Creek Conservancy’s Creek Show is fun for all the family. Photo Leonid Furmanskyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/photo-credit-leonid_furmansky-1.jpgPhoto Credit Leonid_FurmanskyCreek Show lights up the night in downtown Austin. Photo courtesy Leonid Furmanskyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/photo-credit-leonid_furmansky5-1.jpgPhoto Credit Leonid_Furmansky5Creek Show’s kick-off party November 8 gives Austinites a sneak peek of this unique downtown outdoor event before opening to the public November 9-17. Photo Leonid Furmanskyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/photo-credit-leonid_furmansky4-1-e1563669267862.jpgCreek Show: Photo Credit Leonid_Furmanskyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/photo-credit-leonid_furmansky3-e1561837275171.jpgPhoto Credit Leonid_Furmansky3The Waller Creek Conservancy’s Creek Show is fun for all the family. Photo courtesy Leonid Furmanskyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/photo-credit-leonid_furmansky-e1561837024877.jpgPhoto Credit Leonid_FurmanskyCreek Show lights up the night in downtown Austin. Photo courtesy Leonid Furmanskyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/photo-credit-leonid_furmansky5-e1561836875586.jpgPhoto Credit Leonid_Furmansky5Creek Show’s kick-off party November 8 gives Austinites a sneak peek of this unique downtown outdoor event before opening to the public November 9-17. Photo courtesy Leonid Furmansky2021-09-25T01:44:32+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/austins-trail-of-lights-is-back-brighter-than-ever/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/carousel-3.jpgCarouselhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/singerskyline.jpgSingerSkylineThe sounds of the holidays can be enjoyed by a variety of live musical bands playing at the Austin Trail of Lights every night. Photo courtesy Austin Trail of Lightshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cowboysanta-1.jpgCowboySanta (1)This Santa put aside his usual bright red suit and opted for a Texas-sized cowboy hat atop his head. Photo courtesy Austin Trail of Lightshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tunneloflights-e1561835719398.jpgTunnelofLightsThis illuminated tunnel of falling stars and never-ending blanket of lights is an example of the type of artful displays visitors to the Trail can expect to see. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/trail138of50-e1561835149707.jpgTrail1(38of50)The entrance is a spectacular preview to the dazzling lights and displays that line one of Austin’s top community events, the annual Trail of Lights. Photo courtesy Austin Trail of Lightshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/carousel-1-e1561835572712.jpgCarousel2018 Austin's Trail of Lights2021-09-25T01:44:07+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/what-is-forest-bathing-anyway/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/heart-leaf.jpgHeart Leafhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/headshot.jpgHeadshotMelanie Choukas-Bradley is a Washington, DC naturalist leading field trips and tree tours for many organizations around the country. Her new book is ‘The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect With Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life.” Photo courtesy Judy Lichthttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/forest-bathing-family-hike-17-e1564459393103.jpgForest Bathing Family Hike-17YMCA employees helped children find fossils during their forest bathing hike at Camp Moody. Photo courtesy Roxanne Rathgehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/melanie-and-kid-forest-bath.jpgMelanie and Kid Forest BathThe children on the forest bathing hike were exuberant during their exploration of Camp Moody and enjoyed finding the gray and white stones that had landed there during past floods. Photo courtesy Roxanne Rathgehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ca8a5719melanie-by-judy-licht.jpgCA8A5719Melanie by Judy LichtMelanie Choukas-Bradley is a Washington, DC naturalist leading field trips and tree tours for many organizations around the country. Her new book is ‘The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect With Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life.” Photo courtesy Judy Lichthttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/family-hike.jpgFamily HikeA forest bathing hike can be an experience shared with the whole family as everyone comes together to be closer to nature. Photo courtesy Roxanne Rathge2021-09-25T01:43:42+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/five-minutes-with-mark-odom-architect/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/torchys-tacos.jpgTorchy's Tacos“Torchy’s Tacos challenges our team to explore a different appeal and concept with every new location we’ve been fortunate to work on,” says Mark Odom. Photo courtesy Andrea Calohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hex-front-desk.jpgHex Front DeskAt Bumble’s headquarters in Austin, Mark Odom Studio made a lifestyle-focused work environment a reality for the “female-first” dating app company. Photo courtesy Casey Dunnhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/modern-stairs.jpgModern StairsArchitect Mark Odom believes in communication, collaboration, transparency, integrity and creativity with each design project he tackles. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/emptyname-42_preview-1.jpgEmptyName 42_previewhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/emptyname-42_preview-e1561846019232.jpgBumble Headquarters2021-09-25T01:43:10+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/5-steps-to-building-your-dream-home/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/relax.leonid_furmansky_2018_14178-e1553549434119.jpgRelax.Leonid_Furmansky_2018_14178-e1553549434119As Austin-based architect Tim Brown says, “A home should be a relaxing, calming environment, and a place to restore and revitalize.” Photo courtesy Leonid Furmanskyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/contractor-e1553547267996.jpgContractor-e1553547267996“We perform an exhaustive study of the site, prior to conceiving any structure, that captures all of the attributes that your site has to offer and design the home to incorporate every opportunity the land provides,” says Austin architect Tim Brown. Photo courtesy Leonid Furmanskyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/leonid_furmansky-kitchen-e1553547428528.jpgLeonid_Furmansky-Kitchen-e1553547428528Allowances for finishes and fixtures are in the homeowner’s court and the cost of building a home will go up when selecting expensive fixtures and appliances. Photo courtesy Leonid Furmansky2021-09-25T01:42:48+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/upcycling-texas-style/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cover-e1555630566899.jpgcover-e1555630566899Jeff Spector, and his dog Rufus, recycle old Texas structures that have become eyesores. Photo courtesy This Old Woodhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/aviator-nation-copy-1-e1555616356162.jpgAviator-Nation-copy-1-e1555616356162Inside Aviator Nation, a California-based lifestyle brand which recently opened in Austin’s SoCo neighborhood. The store has a nostalgic 70s vibe which This Old Wood enhanced with wood planks and vibrant colors. Photo courtesy This Old Woodhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/treehouse-e1555616383216.jpgTreehouse-e1555616383216This medieval treehouse, using reclaimed wood from This Old Wood, was built for a family in Bastrop, Texas and appeared on an episode of Treehouse Masters, which aired on Animal Planet. Photo courtesy This Old Wood2021-09-25T01:42:21+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/08/28/miron-crosby-authentic-designer-cowboy-boots/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/lizzy-sarah.miron-crosby-e1570931324496.jpgLizzy & Sarah.Miron CrosbySarah Means (left) lives in the Sally Cardinal boot because of its rough-out leather providing the right touch of texture and the perfect touch of red. Lizzie Means Duplantis (left) loves the Margretta boot which was inspired by the West Texas skies and reminiscent of good luck and good fortune. Photo courtesy Kristen Kilpatrick Photography https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/horse.miron-crosby-1-e1570931272536.jpgHorse.Miron CrosbyWearing Miron Crosby boots displays a commitment to authenticity and expression of individuality through fashion. Photo courtesy Kristen Kilpatrick Photography https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/lavender.miron-crosby-e1570931113387.jpgLavender.Miron CrosbyMiron Crosby boots are unique, like the works of art that have inspired their design, and made to fit spectacularly into either a cowboy’s or city slicker’s everyday wardrobe. Photo courtesy Kristen Kilpatrick Photography https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover.miron-crosby-e1591062147234.jpegCover.Miron Crosby2021-09-25T01:41:55+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/five-minutes-with-cppps-ann-beeson-advocate-for-social-change/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ann-beeson-and-benedictine-sisters.jpgAnn Beeson and Benedictine SistersAnn Beeson with Sister Susan Mika (left) and Sister Bernadine Reyes (right) at the annual CPPP Legacy Luncheon. Photo courtesy Brian Diggshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ab-headhot.jpgAB HeadhotAnn Beeson, CEO of the Center for Public Policy Priorities, has launched groundbreaking programs to stop the erosion of civil liberties in the name of national security. Photo courtesy Callie Richmondhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ann-speaking-1.jpgAnn Speaking2021-09-25T01:40:24+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/five-minutes-with-j-alex-ruiz-blacksmith-bladesmith/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/unknown.jpegUnknownhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-05-31-at-3.23.45-pm-1-1.pngJ. Alex RuizThis iron flower bloom is just one of the many types of ironwork J. Alex Ruiz creates in his blacksmithing shop in San Antonio. Photo courtesy J. Alex Ruizhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/at-work-2.jpgat-workRuiz can be found most days in his workshop in San Antonio using his talent to create art for eagerly-waiting customers. Photo courtesy J. Alex Ruizhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cover-black-e1599432114133.jpgcover blackhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/owner-e1599413858787.jpgOwnerJ. Alex Ruiz is a self-taught Freemason blacksmith who has won top honors competing on the History Channel’s ‘Forged in Fire’ series. In 2014, San Antonio’s Ruiz became interested in blacksmithing when he picked up a simple block of steel and made a ground forge. He began learning the blacksmith’s trade by watching YouTube videos and using his persistence and in-depth research to master the craft. What started out as a hobby quickly turned into a lucrative career. 2021-09-25T01:40:00+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/foodiefriday-anthem-a-tex-asian-pub-on-austins-rainey-street/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hamilton-pool.jpghamilton poolHomage to Austin’s Hamilton Pool is the focal point inside Anthem. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/anthem-bar.jpgAnthem barAnthem hosts Happy Hour where guests can enjoy old favorites as well as new, exotic drinks. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/anthem-aloha-burger.jpgAnthem Aloha BurgerThe Aloha Burger is served on a flat top seared, Angus beef patty with braised bacon, gruyere cheese, brioche bun, grilled pineapple, sake braised onions, and truffle yuzu and miso aioli. Photo courtesy Anthemhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/anthem-vdog.jpgAnthem VdogThe house-smoked vegan curry hot dog comes on a pretzel bun with cucumber sunomono relish, sesame seeds, and Chinese grain mustard. Photo courtesy Anthemhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/guests-in-booths.jpgguests in boothsGuests can relax and enjoy the decadent menu choices in a retro-inspired setting. Photo courtesy Anthemhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/owner.jpgownerAnthem co-owner, Anthony Hitchcock, inclusively welcomes diversity and uniqueness, which is one of the reasons Austin is such a desired city to live. Photo courtesy Anthemhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/anthem-table-cover-1.jpgAnthem table coverhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/anthem-table-cover-e1590951197152.jpgAnthem table cover2021-09-25T01:39:08+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/foodiefriday-its-italian-cucina-an-authentic-italian-experience/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/al-fini-e1554240851730.jpgAl-Fini-e1554240851730“It’s Italian Cucina is the richest and most refined creation of our 30 years of experience in the restaurant, food and beverage sector,” says Al Fini. Photo courtesy It's Italian Cucinahttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/chicken-parm-e1554241173523.jpegChicken-Parm-e1554241173523Dripping with Rosemary Limoncello Orange Cream, this ravioli dish is a little piece of heaven wrapped in home-made pasta. Photo courtesy It's Italian Cucinahttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ravioli2-1-e1554241087293.jpgRavioli2-1-e1554241087293It’s Italian Cucina offers delicious food with simple ingenuity, the cosmopolitan sophistication and the rich and tasty character of authentic Italian cuisine. Photo courtesy It's Italian Cucinahttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/interior-e1554241242969.jpgInteriorIt’s Italian Cucina is known for its superb cuisine, seamless service, and intelligent wine collection within a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Photo courtesy It's Italian Cucinahttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/italian-cocina.jpgItalian Cocina2021-09-25T01:38:35+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/five-minutes-with-marc-smookler-owner-sake-social/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/marc-smookler-1-e1555966616290.jpgMarc-Smookler-1-e1555966616290“The history, the science, the labor that went into every bottle of sake blew me away,” says Mark Smookler, founder of Sake Social. Photo courtesy Sake Socialhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/pouring-by-rawpixel.com-from-pexels-e1555966835727.jpgPouring-by-rawpixel.com-from-Pexels-e1555966835727Marc Smookler frequented many sushi restaurants searching for premium sake but could not find it. So, he Googled ‘sake’ and found a lot of disparate information but nothing close to getting a bottled delivered. That experience inspired him to found Sake Social. Photo courtesy rawpixel.com from Pexelshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sake-cups-e1555967078747.pngSake-Cups-e1555967078747“The history, the science, the labor that went into every bottle of sake blew me away,” says Mark Smookler, founder of Sake Social. Photo courtesy drufisher on Visualhunthttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sushi-e1555967198161.pngSushi-e1555967198161Sake has been  brewed for centuries, and is made from very few ingredients. Many think it has a cleaner, crisper taste than wine. Photo courtesy T. Tseng on VisualHunt2021-09-25T01:38:04+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/07/08/1915-farm-is-where-all-the-livestock-want-to-graze/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20181201_193625_329-e1562604163291.jpg1915 FarmTanner Klemcke and his wife braved the July Texas summer with no air conditioner to chase their dreams of owning a sustainable farm. Photo courtesy 1915 Farmhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img-4852-e1562604662676.jpg1915 FarmTanner and Catherine Klemcke knew it would take a lot more than paint to restore their once derelict farmhouse and return the land to something usable. Photo courtesy 1915 Farmhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-klemckes.1915-farm-18-e1562603933720.jpgThe Klemckes.1915 Farm-18Tanner and Catherine Klemcke knew it would take a lot more than paint to restore their once derelict farmhouse and return the land to something usable. Photo courtesy 1915 Farmhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1915-farm-86-e1591066404642.jpg1915 Farm-862021-09-25T01:37:37+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/07/23/foodiefriday-meridian-98-creates-texas-flair-in-bee-cave/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/thyme-grilled-airline-chicken-breast.jpg-2.jpgthyme grilled airline chicken breast.jpg 2Meridian 98’s Thyme Grilled Airline Chicken Breast takes chicken to a whole new level with its citrus wine butter sauce and grilled baby carrots. Photo courtesy Meridian 98https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/spicy-pork-lettuce-wraps.jpg-2.jpgspicy pork lettuce wraps.jpg 2The Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps can be easily shared but when this mouthwatering dish hits your palette, you won’t want to give a single bite away. Photo courtesy Meridian 98https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/chefaustinbeecave.jpgChef Patrick Newman of Intercontinental Hotel - Austin, TXLouisiana native, Executive Chef Patrick Newman of Meridian 98 creates an innovative menu to fit the changing seasons year-round. Photo courtesy Meridian 98https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/meridian98_sonesta_bc-lounge.jpgMeridian98_Sonesta_BC LoungeMeridian 98’s lounge is a cozy space with quartersawn oak interiors and leather furnishings, a full bar, and an amazing rooftop terrace with views of the Texas Hill Country. Photo courtesy Meridian 98https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/tapas-e1591065283498.jpgMeridian 98 Tapas2021-09-25T01:35:55+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2018/11/26/givingtuesday-dochen-realty/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hires-dochen_realtor-3_cover-alt-3.jpgHiRes-Dochen_Realtor-3_cover althttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/giving-e1590942490747.jpggivingFunding a micro-home for the Community First! Village proved to be a special opportunity that brought everyone on the Dochen Realtors team together to participate in its creation. Photo courtesy Dochen Realtorshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hires-dochen_realtor-7356_team.jpgDochen_Realtor-7356_teamFunding a micro-home for the Community First! Village proved to be a special opportunity that brought everyone on the Dochen Realtors team together to participate in its creation. Photo courtesy Dochen Realtorshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hires-dochen_realtor-7372_community.jpgHiRes-Dochen_Realtor-7372_communityShowing a new resident the plans to his micro-home at Austin’s Community First! Village. Photo courtesy Dochen Realtorshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hires-dochen_realtor-3_cover-alt-1.jpgHiRes-Dochen_Realtor-3_cover alt2021-09-25T01:35:02+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/sounds-of-turkuaz-a-little-rb-psychedelia-a-whole-lotta-funk/2021-09-25T01:32:36+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/matilda-the-musical-brings-girl-power-to-austins-zach-theatre/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/matilda-triumphant-e1556247546982.jpgMatilda-Triumphant-e1556247546982“Matilda The Musical” celebrates the power of the imagination and the courage it takes to take a stand. Photo courtesy Kirk Tuckhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/parents-photocredit-kirktuck-e1556247871418.jpgParents-PhotoCredit-KirkTuck-e1556247871418Matilda’s mother (ZACH actor Sarah Burke) is focused on ballroom dancing with partner Rudolpho, while her father (ZACH actor André Martin) attempts to scheme Russian businessmen and her brother (ZACH actor Jack Weaver) is clueless to it all, leaving Matilda alone with her books, where she finds solitude in classic literature. Photo courtesy Kirk Tuckhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ms.-trunchbull-e1556247686888.jpgMs.-Trunchbull-e1556247686888On playing Ms. Trunchbull, J. Robert Moore says, “Villains are always the juiciest roles for an actor! I love the largeness and intensity that playing Ms. Trunchbull requires, and I love that it is a complete physical transformation for me.” Photo courtesy Kirk Tuckhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/miss-honeyphotocredit-kirktuck-e1556247806165.jpgMiss-HoneyPhotoCredit-KirkTuck-e1556247806165“Matilda” author Roald Dahl wrote in his book that, Miss Honey (played at ZACH by Laura Lyman Payne) “had a lovely pale oval madonna face with blue eyes and her hair was light-brown. Her body was so slim and fragile one got the feeling that if she fell over she would smash into a thousand pieces, like a porcelain figure.” Photo courtesy Kirk Tuck2021-09-25T01:32:13+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/five-minutes-with-jan-ohrstrom-co-creator-of-the-valhalla-club-documentary/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.10.45-am-e1599405310411.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.10.45 AMJohn Brazier, Jan Ohrstrom and Eddie Wittern share their heartfelt journey with PTSD and explain how wrestling became their life line. Photo courtesy Valhalla Clubhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.10.53-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.10.53 AMJohn Brazier aka Brysin Scott began wrestling before he joined the military and served in Iraq but now has a great support system that helps with his PTSD. Photo courtesy Valhalla Clubhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.11.01-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.11.01 AMJan Ohrstrom says, “Be strong, finding that outlet is so crucial to readjusting to life and whatever it is that fits that need, go after that. Be the hero of your own story and fight forever.  Always fight forever.” Photo courtesy Valhalla Club2021-09-25T01:31:48+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/the-river-and-the-wall-a-timely-documentary/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-9.52.13-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 9.52.13 AM“At a time when there’s so much division, ignorance, and false reporting about the border, I’m excited to release the film and allow the incredible landscapes and people there to speak for themselves,” says “The River and the Wall” documentary-maker Ben Masters. Photo courtesy The 2050 Grouphttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-9.52.21-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 9.52.21 AMFrom left to right: Austin Alvarado, Ben Masters, Filipe Deandrade, Heather Mackey and Jay Kleberg spent two years riding bikes, horses and canoes meeting with and filming dozens of people on both sides of the Rio Grande in order to show what the borderlands look like, how a wall would work, and how it would impact immigration, landowners, water access, wildlife and border culture. Photo courtesy The 2050 Group2021-09-25T01:31:24+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/a-night-with-marty-friedman-and-immortal-guardian-in-austin-texas/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/immortal-guardians-duo.jpgImmortal Guardians DuoGabriel Guardian (left) was sponsored by Fender Guitars at age 22. Brazilian singer Carlos Zema (right) joined the band in 2012. Photo courtesy Immortal Guardian https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/immortal-guardians-band.jpgImmortal Guardians BandImmortal Guardians are Gabriel Guardian, keyboard/guitar (left), Thad Stevens, bass guitar (back), Carlos Zema, lead vocals (center), and Cody Gilliland, drums (back right). Photo courtesy Immortal Guardianshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/marty-friedman.1.jpgMarty Friedman.1Marty Friedman Performing at 89th Street Collective in Oklahoma City. Photo by Addie Hayeshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/marty-friedman-guitar.jpgMarty Friedman GuitarGuitarist Jordan Ziff Performing with Marty Friedman at 89th Street Collective in Oklahoma City. Photo courtesy Addie Hayeshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/marty-friedman-bass.jpgMarty Friedman BassBassist Kiyoshi performing with Marty Friedman at 89th Street Collective in Oklahoma City. Photo courtesy Addie Hayeshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/marty-friedman-drummer-1-e1564288753123.jpgMarty Friedman DrummerDrummer Chargeeee performing with Marty Friedman at 89th Street Collective in Oklahoma City. Photo courtesy Addie Hayeshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/marty-friedman.jpgMarty FriedmanMarty Friedman performing at 89th Street Collective in Oklahoma City. Photo courtesy Addie Hayes https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/drummer-e1561858701499.jpgDrummer2021-09-25T01:31:01+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/keifer-sutherland-hitting-the-road-in-support-of-new-album/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lost-boys.jpgLost BoysHow I fondly remember the Lost Boys actor. Photo courtesy Kiefer Sutherland.https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cover-1-e1599364963633.jpgCoverhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/keifer-sutherland-e1561859446520.jpgKeifer Sutherland"I am humbled and honored to play for such a fantastic bunch of fans, who come out to see us perform 15 songs they have possibly never heard before.  Music is one of my passions and I am grateful to be able to do what I love every night and get such a great reaction from you all," says Kiefer Sutherland. Photo courtesy Beth Elliot2021-09-25T01:30:32+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/a-film-for-the-modern-family-austin-inspired-time-trap/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/movie-promo-3.jpgmovie promohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/reaching-e1564457929249.jpgReachingCara, Cassidy Gifford, reaches out to what could be the future. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/stare-e1561838747574.jpgTime TrapIn ‘Time Trap,’ available now on demand, Reiley McClendon’s character, Taylor, leads the young group in search of their missing archeology professor. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/looking-up-e1561838569530.jpgLooking upJackie, played by Brianne Howey, slowly realizes that time inside the cave passes much differently than time for the rest of the world. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/climbing-1-1-e1561838421887.jpgTime TrapIn low-fi high action thriller ‘Time Trap,’ Andrew Wilson is Professor Hopper, whose parents went missing in the 1970s looking for the Fountain of Youth. Courtesy photo2021-09-25T01:30:01+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/austin-playhouses-the-book-of-will-the-men-who-saved-shakespeare/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/printer-and-the-men.jpgPrinter and the Men(Left to right: Joey Banks, Huck Huckaby, playing John Heminges, and J. Ben Wolfe playing Henry Condell.) The “Book of Will” tells the story of two of the so-called King’s Men, who decided to publish, in a single, bound volume, all of the plays of their late friend, William Shakespeare. Photo courtesy Austin Playhousehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/organizing.jpgOrganizing(Left to right Boni Hester, Huck Huckaby and Stephen Mercantel) A small group of devoted friends of William Shakespeare would make what would turn out to be some of the most crucial cultural actions in the history of Western literature. Photo courtesy Austin Playhousehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/trio.jpgTrio(Left to right Toby Minor, Huck Huckaby and J. Ben Wolfe) Guided by a sense of genuine loyalty, admiration, and what really matters in life, these determined men in “The Book of Will” will beg, borrow, and steal to make sure Shakespeare’s legacy survives. Photo courtesy Austin Playhouse2021-09-25T01:28:57+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/musicmonday-the-powell-brothers-texas-country-musicians/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/playing-live.jpgPlaying LiveBlake and Taylor Powell front The Powell Brothers, a Houston-based band. Taylor Powell says, “We are committed to the craft of songwriting. Our goal is to make every song and every album better than the last, and to surround ourselves with the best people.” Photo courtesy The Powell Brothershttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/porch.jpgPorch“Hurricane Harvey definitely changed a lot of things for us,” explains Taylor Powell, lead vocalist of rising Texas band The Powell Brothers. “The plans we had been making for the previous few months were completely wiped out. As we were tearing down our childhood home, there were definitely many moments of despair.” Photo courtesy The Powell Brothershttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/powellbrothers_june2018-20.jpgpowellbrothers_june2018-202021-09-25T01:24:27+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/musicmonday-brandon-wayne-demaris-turns-songwriter-in-debut-album/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-05-at-10.25.24-pm-e1599362965591.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-05 at 10.25.24 PMBrandon Wayne DeMaris, who has established himself as one of the top music event production experts in Austin, continues to focus on helping other musicians get in front of the right audience. Photo courtesy Brandon Wayne DeMarishttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-05-at-10.21.01-pm-1.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-05 at 10.21.01 PMBrandon Wayne DeMaris calls ‘Brave Bones’ a “case study” in the cost of doing business as an independent artist, showing just how crucial it is to support local and independent music. Photo courtesy Brandon Wayne DeMarishttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-05-at-10.20.53-pm.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-05 at 10.20.53 PM2021-09-25T01:16:54+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/reckless-kelly-perform-at-antones-in-austin/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/reckless-kelly.2-e1599362078500.jpgReckless Kelly.2Photo courtesy Reckless Kellyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/reckless-e1599362176411.jpgRecklesshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/reckless-kelly-2-e1599362006863.jpgReckless Kellyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/reckless-kelly-1.jpgReckless Kelly2021-09-25T01:13:28+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/lucinda-williams-celebrates-three-decades-of-american-music/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dinerbydavid-mcclister.jpgDinerbyDavid-McClisterLLucinda Williams’ music is known for its trademark melancholy and southern Gothic starkness but it also contains elements of rays of light and hope strung in between. Photo courtesy David McClisterhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/carby-david-mcclister.jpgCarby-David-McClisterBorn in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Lucinda Williams had been instilled with a “culturally rich, economically poor” worldview that found itself inside her music. Photo courtesy David McClisterhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lucindawilliams_photocred-david-mcclister_-tswo.jpgLucindaWilliams_PhotoCred-David-McClister_-TSWO2021-09-25T01:05:26+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/07/27/foodiefriday-punch-bowl-social-austins-adult-playscape-with-texas-sized-fun/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/edith-ricky-e1564192910113.jpgEdith & RickyThe Edith and Ricky cocktail is made with vodka steeped with bergamot and hibiscus tea, creme de violette, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and sparkling water. Photo courtesy Amber Boutwellhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/falafel-burger-e1564192803901.jpgFalafel BurgerThe Falafel Burger oozes with hummus, tomato confit, pickled cabbage and tzatziki, and comes with a side of rosemary fries. Photo courtesy Amber Boutwellhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/umami-bomb-chips-dip-e1564192729483.jpgPunch Bowl Social, Umami Bomb Chips & DipThe shareable Umami Bomb Chips and Dip is made with charred onion, sour cream, garlic, shiitake mushrooms and anchovy. Photo courtesy Amber Boutwellhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cover.fries_-e1591063129232.jpgCover.Frieshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pac-man.photo-credit-amber-boutwell-e1564192105698.jpgPac Man.Photo Credit Amber BoutwellPunch Bowl Social combines a diner-inspired scratch-kitchen and classic parlor-style entertainment that will turn your date night into a shuffleboard showdown. Photo courtesy Amber Boutwell2021-09-25T00:58:59+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/texas-essentials-sarah-stasney-race-car-driver/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/stassney.mclaren-e1556572259223.jpgStassney.McLaren-e1556572259223Sarah Stasney says, “I love the track, I love cars (especially McLarens), I work hard to be competitive, and I just so happen to be a woman.” Photo courtesy Sarah Stasneyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cover-1-e1556572120153.jpgRace-carSarah Stasney’s Sparkle Glitter Hooves McLaren GT4, named by her two daughters, is easily recognizable with its glittered unicorn adorning the hood. Photo courtesy Sarah Stasney2021-09-25T00:56:50+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/texas-essentials-raelynn-country-music-singer-songwriter/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/pastels.jpgPastelsIn 2018, RaeLynn became the first country artist to represent a global Too Faced cosmetics line, less than a year after releasing her debut studio album ‘WildHorse.’ Photo courtesy RaeLynnhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tiara.jpgTiaraCatch Texas native RaeLynn on Maren Morris’ Girl: The World Tour in Houston April 18, Dallas April 19 and New Braunfels April 20. Photo courtesy RaeLynnhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cover-e1562610715463.jpegCoverhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pastels-e1599364108350.jpgPastelsIn 2018, RaeLynn became the first country artist to represent a global Too Faced cosmetics line, less than a year after releasing her debut studio album ‘WildHorse.’ Photo courtesy RaeLynn2021-09-25T00:45:42+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/celina-garden-club-presents-beyond-the-garden-gates/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/celina-garden-tour-5-e1557265156181-1010x365-1.jpgCelina-Garden-Tour-5-e1557265156181-1010x365https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/celina-garden-tour-11-e1557265588764.jpegCelina-Garden-Tour-11-e1557265588764Proceeds from this year’s Celina Garden Tour will assist the club in continuing its community outreach and beautification projects. Photo courtesy Celina Garden Clubhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/celina-garden-tour-5-e1557265435740.jpegCelina-Garden-Tour-5-e1557265435740The Celina Garden Club offers a self-guided tour through the picturesque countryside around Celina, providing stunning views of its vast farmlands, gently rolling terrain and rare glimpses at several of this north Texas area’s most impressive gardens. Photo courtesy Celina Garden Clubhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/celina-garden-tour-1-e1557265681192.jpgCelina-Garden-Tour-1-e1557265681192“We are excited about the 2019 Garden Tour as we enjoy sharing Celina’s beautiful gardens and wineries with our north Texas friends and neighbors,” says Celina Garden Club President Lynn Balint, whose own home garden is featured on the tour. Photo courtesy Celina Garden Club2021-09-25T00:34:13+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/whimsy-wonder-festival-a-uniquely-artistic-experience/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/redqueen1_jt-expanded-e1557337123732.jpgRedQueen1_JT-expanded-e1557337123732https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.39.30-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.39.30 AMArtist Desmond Blair is one of the featured artists at Liberty Hill’s Whimsy & Wonder Art Festival May 18. Blair’s message is simple: Become the master of your soul and achieve divine passion in your work and life—no matter what the hurdles.  Photo courtesy Desmond Blairhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.39.40-am-1.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.39.40 AMBrook Ann Rogers, known to some as Kiwi the Clown, has been wowing festivals and entertaining children in the Austin area since 2006. Catch her at Whimsy & Wonder in Liberty Hill May 18. Photo courtesy Kiwis Partyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.39.48-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.39.48 AMAppearing at Whimsy & Wonder, Dale & Waylon are lifelong friends focused on dynamics and harmony. They provide an intimate show with songs that were “lived in” and “lived through”. Two guitars, a mandolin, a harmonica and a stray tambourine provide the soundtrack to a Dale & Waylon show. Photo courtesy Whimsy & Wonder Festivalhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.39.57-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.39.57 AMDowntown Liberty Hill will morph into an interactive gallery of moving art with the inaugural Whimsy & Wonder Festival that showcases local talent. Photo courtesy Whimsy & Wonder Festival2021-09-25T00:30:04+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/texas-essentials-lela-orr-eco-luxury-fashion-designer/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.07.42-am-e1599404922411.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.07.42 AMhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.02.17-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.02.17 AMLela Orr’s must-have essentials encapsulates her fashion design philosophy of ethically designed and zero-waste products. Photo courtesy Lela Orrhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.02.25-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.02.25 AMLela Orr and designer Lea Nyland are known for their focus on construction, balance and ethical craftsmanship. The Ferrah duo create 100% ethically-sourced women’s wear made in Dallas. Photo courtesy Lela Orrhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.02.34-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.02.34 AMLela Orr worked with Christian Siriano on Project Runway, where she learned to follow her creative process rather than questioning it. Photo courtesy Lela Orrhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.02.40-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.02.40 AMAccording to eco-conscious fashion designer Lela Orr, “Creating garments that bring my clients joy and have a positive transformative impact on one’s persona is the most important element of my designs.” Photo courtesy Lela Orr 2021-09-25T00:24:29+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/thanks-to-ai-new-home-buying-just-got-easier/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-9.39.17-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 9.39.17 AMWith interactive tools, HomLuv gives buyers the option of designing their home with their four-legged family member in mind. Photo courtesy HomLuv https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-9.39.09-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 9.39.09 AMHomLuv makes it easier for co-buyers to determine common tastes in their home design ideas that’s perfect for both. Photo courtesy HomLuv https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-9.39.00-am-e1632528958726.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 9.39.00 AMHomLuv is a real estate website where home shoppers can browse new homes, room-by-room, and by “Liking” images, receive recommendations of other similar homes they will love. Photo courtesy Aaron Huber, Unsplash2021-09-25T00:18:41+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/texas-essentials-dave-steakley-zach-theatres-beloved-artistic-director/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-9.57.12-am-e1599404312676.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 9.57.12 AMhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-9.13.04-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 9.13.04 AMDave Steakley’s Texas Essentials. “My workdays begin with staff meetings, and segue to meetings with Trustees, ZACH production meetings, brainstorms with designers and artists, straight into auditions or rehearsals, so I pack sustenance for a day that often spans from 11 am to midnight,” says Dave Steakley. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-9.12.54-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 9.12.54 AMDave Steakley (right) says, “We believe theater offers an avenue for self-examination, an arena in which we might be challenged to understand a little better not just our own lives, but the world in which we live.” Photo courtesy ZACH Theatrehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-9.12.44-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 9.12.44 AMDave Steakley (left) with legendary playwright Terence McNally, whose world premiere, “Immortal Longings” opens at ZACH June 12th. Photo courtesy ZACH Theatre2021-09-25T00:11:34+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/five-minutes-with-asleep-at-the-wheels-ray-benson-host-of-the-texas-dance-hall-tour/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-05-at-11.29.43-pm.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-05 at 11.29.43 PMThe legendary Ray Benson is the founder and frontman of the Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, which has won 10 Grammy awards with Benson at the helm. Photo courtesy Texas Dance Hall Tourhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-05-at-11.29.35-pm.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-05 at 11.29.35 PMThe Longhorn Ballroom was built in 1950 by Dallas millionaire O.L. Nelms for country music legend Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. Punk icons, the Sex Pistols (left to right: Sid Vicious, Steve Jones and Johnny Rotten), performed at the Longhorn Ballroom in 1978. The country music venue accentuated its western theme with a 21-foot statue of a longhorn with 18-foot-wide horns and murals of the Old West. Photo courtesy Longhorn Ballroomhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-05-at-11.29.27-pm.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-05 at 11.29.27 PMThe Sons of Hermann Hall is the oldest free-standing wood structure and bar in Dallas and was made a National Landmark in 2000. Photo courtesy Texas Dance Hall Preservation2021-09-25T00:05:09+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/five-minutes-with-brittany-hebert-founder-ceo-sky-high-for-kids/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-05-at-11.13.45-pm-1-e1599365712721.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-05 at 11.13.45 PM2021-09-24T23:58:40+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/07/01/five-minutes-with-brooke-waupsh-swoovy-dating-app-co-founder-ceo/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/swoovy-1.jpgSwoovyVolunteering is recommended as a great way to meet a so-called “good” person, but, until the dating app Swoovy was launched, it hasn’t been convenient to find both a volunteer opportunity and another single person to go with. Photo courtesy Swoovyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/co-founders.jpgCo-FoundersCo-founders of Swoovy Brooke Waupsh (left) and Jody McCrary (right) created the dating app’s motto, “Let’s Get Together for Good.” The benefits are felt by nonprofits and singles everywhere. Photo courtesy Swoovyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/brooke-waupsh.jpgBrooke WaupshBrooke Waupsh says, “Volunteering has been proven to establish and strengthen relationships and the one really neat thing that’s come out of the woodwork are all of the stories of married couples who met volunteering!  I love hearing these stories, they are only a proof point to Swoovy and enabling this current world of daters to cultivate a relationship through technology and volunteering.” Photo courtesy Swoovyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cover.brooke-e1591066934694.jpgCover.Brooke2021-09-24T23:54:04+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/07/03/5-pilates-myths-that-wont-go-away/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/age-82-e1591066652807.pngAge 82Joseph Pilates used his own method, then known as Contrology, to stay fit and healthy throughout his lifetime up until his death at the age of 84. Photo courtesy The Pilates Methodhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ivonete.jpgIvoneteIvonete has been a Pilates Instructor for over two decades and knows it takes concentration and focus when performing each exercise on the Reformer. Photo courtesy Angela Doranhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/image-by-jelena-c490ekic487-from-pixabay-.jpgImage by Jelena Đekić from PixabayPilates consists of a series of exercises requiring concentration. Photo courtesy Jelena Dekic, Pixabayhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/leah.jpgLeahPilates consists of a series of exercises requiring centering, concentration, control, precision, breath, and flow. Photo courtesy Angela Doranhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/upside-down-cadillac-e1591066789995.jpgUpside down cadillacPilates 2021-09-24T23:46:50+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/07/24/fly-me-to-the-moon-celebrating-50-years-of-the-apollo-11-moon-landing/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/moon-2.jpgmoon 2Neil Armstrong snapped Buzz Aldrin’s (shown) photo and captured his own image in the reflection of Aldrin’s space helmet. Photo courtesy Visualhunthttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/moon.jpgmoonCommander Neil Armstrong (shown) uttered the famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind, ” as he stepped onto the moon’s surface. Photo courtesy Marshall Space Flight Center on Visualhunthttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/astro.jpgastroNeil Armstrong (left), Michael Collins (center) and Buzz Aldrin (right) commanded Apollo 11 and became the first humans to land on Earth’s moon. Photo courtesy Crew Zilch at Visualhunthttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nasa-e1591063764847.jpgnasaThe televised launch of Apollo 11 was watched by over 650 million people worldwide on July 20, 1969. Photo courtesy Visualhunt2021-09-24T23:44:22+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/08/10/texas-essentials-abbey-road-queen-of-the-honky-tonks/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/abbey-road-essentials.jpgAbbey Road EssentialsAbbey Road packs her essentials from three pairs of readers that help her keep up with shows and events to sweet Coupland tea. Photo courtesy Abbey Roadhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/abbey-road-grill.jpgAbbey Road GrillAbbey Road isn’t afraid to get down and dirty in the kitchen every weekend when the Coupland Dance Hall opens for business. Photo courtesy Laurel Coyle Photographshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/abbey-road-coupland.jpgAbbey Road Coupland2021-09-24T23:42:07+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/08/22/five-minutes-with-julianna-crowder-founder-a-girl-a-gun/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/a-girl-and-a-gun-targets.jpgA Girl and A Gun TargetsJulianna Crowder provided the guns, arranged a discount with the shooting range and gave her time and talent in a no-stress environment to show women how to have fun and safely shoot guns. Photo courtesy Julianna Crowderhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/julianna-and-girls.jpgJulianna and GirlsJulianna Crowder explains, “What started out as me trying to find new clients turned into me finding new friends. This became my community service: to help women step into their own awareness around firearms, self defense and sport while helping them achieve their goals, whatever those might be.” Photo courtesy Julianna Crowderhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/julianna-crowder-hunting.jpgJulianna Crowder HuntingJulianna Crowder was selected as Ms. September in the 2012 Bond Arms “Fight Like A Girl” charity calendar. Photo courtesy Julianna Crowderhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cover.-julianna-crowder-a-girl-and-a-gun.jpgCover. Julianna Crowder A Girl and A Gun2021-09-24T23:40:45+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/07/16/five-minutes-with-gustavo-padron-soulcycle-instructor-personal-trainer/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/gustavo-padron-soulcycle.jpgGustavo Padron SoulCycleGrowing up, Gustavo Padron was bullied for being overweight but now, this yogi is proving with the right mindset and determination, anything can be achieved even rock hard abs. Photo courtesy Gustavo Padronhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/gustavo-pedron-weights.jpgGustavo Pedron Weights“Choosing workouts that are fun and celebrate your body is important, and if a cute set of abs or biceps pops up along the way, that’s also a win-win, but it all starts with celebrating where you are,” says SoulCycle instructor Gustavo Pedron. Photo courtesy Gustavo Padronhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/gustavo-pedro-squat.jpgGustavo Pedro SquatWhen not teaching or taking a class, Austin’s Gustavo Padron walks around the lake, visits coffee shops and explores different taco stands but no matter what he does or where he goes, he strives to show up mindfully. Photo courtesy Gustavo Pedronhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/gustavo-pedron-cutie-1.jpgGustavo Pedron CutieGustavo Padron is an accomplished yoga and SoulCycle instructor who brings positivity, fun and encouragement to everyone he works with. Photo courtesy Gustavo Padronhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/gustavo-e1591065728578.jpgGustavo Padron2021-09-24T23:39:13+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/09/12/five-minutes-with-cami-hawkins-marathon-kids-ceo/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cami-hawkins-headshot-e1570928258443.jpgCami Hawkins HeadshotCami Hawkins is a proud Texas Longhorn with a BA in economics from the University of Texas at Austin and a Masters in Health Administration from Trinity University in San Antonio. Photo courtesy Marathon Kidshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190308-marathon-kids-session-1-14-e1570927875477.jpg20190308 - Marathon Kids - Session 1 -14Cami Hawkins says, “An inactive childhood often leads to an inactive adulthood — meaning this generation of children might be the first to have a shorter lifespan than their parents. Active kids do better.” Photo courtesy Marathon Kids https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/marathon-kids-e1570927827346.jpgMarathon KidsResearch has shown kids need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day, but, in reality, only 1 in 5 actually reaches that minimum. Marathon Kids is helping bring those numbers up through their fun and interactive program. Photo courtesy Marathon Kidshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/marathon-kids.2-e1570927793427.jpgMarathon Kids.2Cami Hawkins with Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross (right) who sits on the Board of Directors of Marathon Kids and helps the nonprofit achieve their mission of getting kids to be more active. Photo courtesy Marathon Kidshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/marathon-kids-copy-e1591061564334.jpgMarathon Kids copy2021-09-24T23:37:32+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/09/05/five-minutes-with-william-lee-martin-comedian-philanthropist/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/standup.jpgStandupWhen William Lee Martin told his mother he was going to be a standup comedian, he says, “She muffled the phone but I could hear her tell my dad, ‘He wants to be a comedian! I don’t think he’s funny!’ She came back on the phone like she never said it and goes, ‘Your daddy said go for it!’ She became my biggest fan. She also passed away in 1998.” Photo courtesy William Lee Martinhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/bill-pic-2.jpegbill pic 2William Lee Martin gives one of the younger pediatric patients a new cowboy hat. The Cowboys Who Care Foundation’s mission is to give kids (up to the age of 21) battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses tons of smiles, support and free Resistol cowboy hats. Photo courtesy Cowboys Who Carehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/wlm-1.jpgWLMBefore William Lee Martin found his true passion in standup comedy, he wrote advertising copy and says, “There was a certain swagger that I had in writing ‘Sizzling Summer Sale’ but it might have been the most unfulfilling part of my life.” Photo courtesy William Lee Martinhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cover.1-e1591061765458.jpgWilliam "Cowboy Bill" Lee Martin2021-09-24T23:35:48+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/09/18/mind-alive-now-massage-for-the-brain/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dr.-m-e1570933578643.jpgDr. MMind Alive Now targets the body’s restorative pathway, a multi-path communications between one’s body and mind. The pathway includes state of mind, neurosensory and nutritional brain balance integration. Photo courtesy Mind Alive Nowhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/young-woman-relaxing-on-bed-2-e1570933526819.jpgyoung-woman-relaxing-on-bed-2Dr. Mel personalizes the Body Logic process by working one-on-one with his clients to create an integrated flow state and improve brain metabolism. Photo courtesy Visualhunthttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dr.-mel-1-e1570933475286.jpgDr. MelDr. Bruce Meleski’s Mind Alive Now program targets the body’s restorative pathway, a multi-path communications between one’s body and mind. Following the pathway becomes a way of life and action that transforms the brain and increases the brain’s capacity. Photo courtesy Mind Alive Nowhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/lesly-juarez-dftjxyd5pto-unsplash-e1591061292984.jpglesly-juarez-DFtjXYd5Pto-unsplash2021-09-24T23:32:22+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/10/02/the-quebe-sisters-bring-their-latest-sound-to-austins-stateside-at-the-paramount/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/quebe_promo_1-e1570937622948.jpgquebe_promo_1With over fifteen years of touring to date, The Quebe Sisters have delivered their authentic triple fiddle and three-part harmony sound to the concert halls and festivals of North America, Europe, and Russia. Photo courtesy The Quebe Sistershttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/quebe-sisters.album-signing-e1570937565682.jpgQuebe Sisters.Album SigningThe Quebe Sisters self-titled fourth album was recorded at Texas Treefort Studio, which the band terms “the best kept secret in all of Austin.” Photo courtesy The Quebe Sisters https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover-1-e1591060871318.jpgCover2021-09-24T23:29:45+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/10/07/musicmonday-deadmau5s-cubev3-tour/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/joel-zimmerman-e1570926593835.jpgJoel ZimmermanJoel Zimmerman, more widely known by his stage name deadmau5, tinkered with computers and household electronics as a teenager putting his music together with influences of 8-bit video games into his battalion of synthesizers. Photo courtesy deadmau5https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mau5-cubev3-e1570926551596.jpgMau5 Cubev3Joel Zimmerman, aka deadmau5, was blocked by the Walt Disney Company when he attempted to trademark his deadmau5 logo because it closely resembles their classic Mickey Mouse silhouette. Photo courtesy deadmau5 https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/deadmau5courtesy-leah-sems-e1570926510177.jpgDeadmau5Courtesy Leah SemsThe Cubev3 can rotate 360 degrees, giving every audience member a great view of the over-the-top festival-style visuals which play alongside the deep electronic beats of deadmau5’s sound. Photo courtesy deadmau5 https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/umf2019_0331_010902-2565_alivecoverage-e1570926452951.jpgUMF2019_0331_010902-2565_ALIVECOVERAGEDeadmau5 has collaborated with the Foo Fighters, DJs Kaskade and Wolfgang Gartner and is an avatar in DJ Hero 2. Photo courtesy Leah Semshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ultra-deadmau5-e1591060351564.jpgUltra Deadmau52021-09-24T23:26:42+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/10/09/steven-dietzs-dracula-takes-a-feminist-bite-at-zach-theatre/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10_zach_dracula_5093_photo_-kirk-tuck-e1570925719968.jpg10_ZACH_Dracula_5093_Photo_ Kirk TuckRenfield, played by Charlotte Gulezian, is confined in a lunatic asylum where even the steel bars of the cage are unable to keep Dracula from torturing him nightly as he describes the imminent arrival of his “Master.” Photo Kirk Tuckhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/05_zach_dracula_3575_photo_-kirk-tuck-e1570925688916.jpg05_ZACH_Dracula_3575_Photo_ Kirk TuckMina, played by Sarah Kimberly Becker, controls her own destiny in an attempt to rescue herself from the hold of the bloodthirsty vampire. Photo courtesy Kirk Tuck https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/23_zach_dracula_p-1000190_photo_-kirk-tuck-e1570925614987.jpg23_ZACH_Dracula_P-1000190_Photo_ Kirk Tuckhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover.zach_dracula_f-9273_photo_-kirk-tuck-e1591057075344.jpgCover.ZACH_Dracula_F-9273_Photo_ Kirk Tuck2021-09-24T23:24:38+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/11/01/texas-essentials-heath-riddles-ceo-pease-park-conservancy/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tlm-essentials-e1573877757101.jpgTLM EssentialsHeath Riddles makes sure he’s fully kitted out with an apple, binoculars, airpods, glasses, a Yeti cup and Burt’s Bees Chapstick. Photo courtesy Heath Riddles https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/heath-marcus-1-e1573877713232.jpgHeath & Marcus 1Heath Riddles and husband Marcus are the proud owners of three toy fox terriers who are frequent visitors to Austin’s Pease Park. Photo courtesy Heath Riddleshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/heath-marcus-2-1-e1573877569356.jpgHeath & Marcus 22021-09-24T23:22:26+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/11/12/five-minutes-with-rana-argenio-10-grove-founder/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/10-grove-craftmanship-e1579836218990.jpg10 Grove CraftmanshipIt was really important for Rana Argenio to make 10 Grove products in Houston and following in her family’s footsteps who have been designing luxury textiles for decades. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/rana_10_grove-e1579836014934.jpgRana_10_GroveRana Argenio wanted to create the feeling of home at the core of 10 Grove. Her team touches, feels and oversees each product every single day, which is a rarity in a digitally driven e-commerce business world. Courtesy photo https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/10-grove-e1579835952218.jpg10 Grove“We believe bedding should be treated as a gift to yourself or your loved ones, as opposed to a home essential that you only think about when it needs replacing. Just because you use your bedding every day, doesn’t mean that the experience shouldn’t be special,” says 10 Grove founder Rana Argenio. Courtesy photo https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cover.rana_-e1591055641333.jpgCover.Rana2021-09-24T23:18:34+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/07/20/80s-british-trio-the-alarm-modern-english-gene-loves-jezebel/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/screen-shot-2019-07-20-at-4.19.30-pm-e1563660799213.pngThe Alarm SIGMA LXXXV Tourhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/screen-shot-2019-07-20-at-4.20.15-pm-e1563657912303.pngJay Ashton’s Gene Loves JezebelJay Ashton’s Gene Loves Jezebelhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/screen-shot-2019-07-20-at-4.22.06-pm-e1563657806895.pngThe Alarm – Photo By Stuart LingThe Alarm – Photo By Stuart Linghttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/the-alarm-e1591065596576.jpgThe Alarm2021-09-24T03:11:02+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/08/13/the-alarm-s-sigma-lxxxv-tour-2019-brings-80s-music-back-to-life-in-austin/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/the-alarm-live.2.jpgThe Alarm Live.2The Alarm – Photo by Stuart Linghttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/the-alarm-live.jpgThe Alarm LiveThe Alarm – Photo by Stuart Linghttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/the-alarm-bw-1.jpgThe Alarm B&Whttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/the-alarm-bw.jpgThe Alarm B&W2021-09-24T03:06:40+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/10/15/five-minutes-with-jordan-jones-packed-party-founder-ceo/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jordan-jones-coffee-e1571450132323.jpgJordan Jones CoffeeJordan Jones pitched the idea of reinventing Whole Foods Market’s party aisles. Jones worked with Whole Food Market for over a year to bring the collection into its stores nationwide and creating a new way to party. Photo courtesy Packed Partyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/packed-party-products-e1571450061737.jpgPacked Party ProductsPacked Party has evolved into designing and manufacturing more than 80+ products that all make life a party. Photo courtesy Packed Partyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/j.jones_-e1571449965642.jpgJ.Jones“I love the quote that conveys that some people may not remember what you say, but they will remember how you made them feel. That’s how I want our products to be remembered—they should all spark feelings and make life a party,” says original Party Girl Jordan Jones. Photo courtesy Packed Partyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover.1-1-e1591056825406.jpgCover.12021-09-24T03:02:41+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/10/17/txvoices-mason-arnold-ceces-veggie-co-founder-veggie-nerd/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/flora-vino-mediterranean-zucchini-noodle-salad-e1573521126815.jpgFlora & Vino mediterranean zucchini noodle saladCece’s Veggie Co. makes healthy organic eating much easier by adding a fresh twist with all the taste and texture of your favorite grain-based recipes with a fraction of the carbs and calories. Photo courtesy Cece’s Veggie Co.https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ceces-veggies-co-e1573520995549.jpgCece's Veggies CoMason Arnold put his veggie nerd mentality to work along with a chemical engineering degree and built a machine that spiralizes raw vegetables in large quantities. Photo courtesy Cece’s Veggie Co.https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/masonheadshot_rgb_300dpi-1-1-e1571449225584.jpgMason ArnoldAs founder Mason Arnold describes it, Cece’s Veggie Co. started out as a hare-brained scheme in his own kitchen involving his kids, power tools and “a lot of mangled sweet potatoes.” Photo courtesy Cece’s Veggie Co.https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/austin-chamber-team-e1591056595210.jpgAustin Chamber Team2021-09-24T03:00:44+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/10/28/musicmonday-southern-avenue-brings-rb-to-texas/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/southern_avenue_credit_david_mcclister_04-e1573877194561.jpgSouthern_Avenue_Credit_David_McClister_04Southern Avenue is a boundary-breaking Memphis combo which has sparked a musical revolution and embodies an effortlessly soul, blues and R&B fusion. Southern Avenue, (l-r) Tikyra Jackson, Evan Sarver, Tierinii Jackson, Jeremy Powell, and Ori Naftaly. Photo courtesy David McClisterhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tierinii_jackson_credit_david_mcclister-e1573877143722.jpgTierinii_Jackson_Credit_David_McClisterSouthern Avenue’s Tierinii Jackson,got her start singing in church before performing in a series of cover bands and theatrical projects. Photo courtesy David McClisterhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ori_naftaly_credit_david_mcclister-e1573877095329.jpgOri_Naftaly_Credit_David_McClister“We love playing live,” says Southern Avenue’s Ori Naftaly, “It’s that connection with our fans that makes the time away from home worth it. Fans become our family out on the road and we love experiencing music together with them each and every night.” Photo courtesy David McClisterhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cover.southern_avenue_credit_david_mcclister_01-e1591056312109.jpgCover.Southern_Avenue_Credit_David_McClister_012021-09-24T02:59:08+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/08/13/austin-restaurant-weeks-feeding-central-texans/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/food.jpgFoodhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/food-truck.jpg© Joel Salcido 2016 www.joelsalcido.com 512.567/0887Every dollar donated during Austin Restaurant Weeks provides four meals through the Central Texas Food Bank. It’s a great opportunity to bring new guests to local restaurants while helping the Central Texas Food Bank at the same time. Photo courtesy Austin Restaurant Weeks https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/apples.jpgApples100% of the contribution from each meal or beverage bought at participating restaurants during Austin Restaurant Weeks goes directly to fighting hunger in Central Texas, where a staggering 1 in 5 children are food insecure. Photo courtesy Austin Restaurant Weeks https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cover.arw_.jpgCover.ARW2021-09-24T02:55:10+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/10/14/little-shop-of-horrors-plays-in-the-heart-of-lakeway/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/lsh-texarts-3-e1571451836474.jpgLSH TexARTS 3Andrew Cannata (right) plays Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. is Audrey’s boyfriend. He delights in inflicting pain on his dental patients and Audrey but becomes plant food in the end. Photo courtesy April Paine Photographyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/lsh-texarts-1-e1571451779184.jpgLSH TexARTS 1Leigh Sauvageau plays Audrey who would often come to work at Mushnik’s Flower Shop bruised and battered at the hands of her boyfriend, Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. Photo courtesy April Paine Photographyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/lsh-texarts-2-e1571451721206.jpgLSH TexARTS 2Michael Wheeler plays the meek love-struck floral assistant, Seymour, who discovers Audrey II’s ferocious appetite for blood. Photo courtesy April Paine Photographyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/little-shop-background-e1591056964304.jpgPrint2021-09-24T02:53:24+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/08/13/five-minutes-with-andra-liemandt-ceo-of-the-kindness-campaign-the-mrs-drummer/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/the-mrs..jpgThe Mrs.The Mrs. is an all-female rock band from Austin with Mandy Prater (left) playing lead guitar, Andra Liemandt (front), drums, Jenny Mason (back), bass guitar, and Larissa Ness (right), keyboard. Each band member lends their vocals to The Mrs. music which is intended to empower others and promote The Kindness Campaign’s message worldwide. Photo courtesy The Mrs. https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/kindness-campaign-andra-liemandt-dress.jpgKindness Campaign Andra Liemandt DressThe Kindness Campaign provides positive and accessible tools including curriculum, activations and programming to kids as young as 3-years-old to promote emotional health in areas of self-image, emotional awareness, empathy and community. Photo courtesy The Kindness Campaignhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/kindness-campaign-andra-liemandt-blanket.jpgKindness Campaign Andra Liemandt BlanketAndra Lienmandt made certain Enoughie Buddy isn’t just another silly character but comes with his own backstory. Enoughie is bilingual and has a special antenna helping him tune into others’ feelings. Photo courtesy The Kindness Campaignhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cover.kindness-campaign-enoughie-buddy.jpgCover.Kindness Campaign Enoughie Buddy2021-09-24T02:51:47+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/10/15/texas-essentials-musician-christine-albert-swan-songs-founder/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/christine-albert.guitar-e1571451150841.jpgChristine Albert.Guitar“Music can connect us to the deepest part of ourselves, our history, our family culture. When it is difficult to articulate emotions, music speaks volumes for everyone present,” says Christine Albert. Photo courtesy Christine Alberthttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/marcia-ball-e1571451099928.jpgMarcia BallAustin icon Marcia Ball is the featured musician at the 2019 Swan Songs Serenade annual fundraiser. Photo courtesy Marcia Ballhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/texas-essentials-e1571451005473.jpegTexas EssentialsChristine Albert’s Grammy logo notebook is especially meaningful because of her many years of service on that Board of Trustees. It’s special because it was given to her by a dear friend and colleague, Theresa Jenkins, who passed away August 27th. Photo courtesy Christine Alberthttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/swan-songs-private-concert-e1571450831743.jpgSwan Songs Private ConcertSwan Songs had a request for heavy metal music but were unable to find a band available to do it. The recipient passed before it was scheduled, but Swan Songs provided that same music for the recipient’s Celebration of Life. Photo courtesy Swan Songshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/christine-albert-headshot-e1591056716348.jpgChristine Albert Headshot2021-09-24T02:49:19+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/11/04/zach-theatres-jungalbook-tale-of-loyalty-betrayal/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/08_zachtheatre-jungalbook-7118-photo-credit_-kirk-tuck.jpg08_ZACHTheatre-Jungalbook--7118- Photo Credit_ Kirk TuckSherakhan (left, played by Amber Quick) is a Bengal tiger who wants to eat Mowgli who is under the protection of the panther Bagheera (front right, played by Freddy Franklin) and the bear Baloo (far top right, played by John Christopher). Photo Kirk Tuck https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/12a_zachtheatre-jungalbook-7337-photo-credit_-kirk-tuck.jpg12a_ZACHTheatre-Jungalbook--7337- Photo Credit_ Kirk TuckBaloo the bear (played by John Christopher) keeps a watchful eye over Mowgli (played by Chloe Van De Graaf ) teaches her about and guiding her through the jungles of India. Photo Kirk Tuck https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/10_zachtheatre-jungalbook-7246-photo-credit_-kirk-tuck-e1591056115353.jpgJungal Book2021-09-24T02:42:26+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/11/26/texas-essentials-j-robert-moore-actor-director-golden-girls-fan/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/jimmyessentials1-e1574820709424.jpgJimmyEssentials1Robert Moore’s Essentials range from to-do lists, which help him stay on track and focused to his hairspray to tame the thick, dark chocolate mane atop his head. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/jimmy-boyfriend-e1574820668717.jpegJimmy & LeviRobert Moore is marrying his longtime boyfriend, James Levi, this spring and hopes in ten years, he’s coming to see his performances with their little ones in tow. Courtesy photo https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/zach-peter610-7241-e1574820603454.jpgZach- Peter610--7241Besides playing Barbra Streisand in “Buyer and Cellar,” J. Robert Moore’s favorite role is Black ‘Stache in “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Photo courtesy ZACH Theatrehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/jimmy-e1574820522945.jpgJimmyWith perfectly coiffed eyebrows and two cute dimples on his cheeks, J. Robert Moore plays a wide range of characters from the downright devilish to the charmingly delightful. Photo courtesy J. Robert Moorehttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/buyercellar-03730-e1591055200412.jpgBuyer&Cellar-037302021-09-24T02:33:44+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/09/12/addison-oktoberfest-an-authentic-bavarian-blast/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/alexmeixer_bychrisspiegel_1-e1570932967774.jpgAlexMeixer_byChrisSpiegel_1Alex Meixner is a nationally acclaimed musician, performer, bandleader, educator and a leading advocate of polka music who will entertain the Addison Oktoberfest audience. Photo courtesy Chris Spiegelhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dudes.2.jpgDudes.2These guys don’t have to technically be a Bier Maiden to participate in the stein-carrying contest. Photo courtesy Addison Oktoberfest https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/keg-rolling-contest.jpgKeg Rolling ContestKeg rolling is one of the many contests at Oktoberfest this year so grab a partner and take turns rolling a Paulaner bier barrel one-handed against another team. Photo courtesy Stevan Koye Photographyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/bratwurst.jpgBratwurstAt Addison Oktoberfest, patrons will celebrate with a lot of bier and just as much food like brats, schnitzel, strudel, pretzels and much more. Photo courtesy Addison Oktoberfest https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wiener-dog-races-1.jpgWiener Dog RacesAlways a fan favorite, the annual dash of the dachshunds and dachshund parade will have fans cheering for the speedy four-legged canines. Photo courtesy Stevan Koye Photography https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover.1-e1591061389441.jpgCover.12021-09-24T02:30:59+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/10/22/five-minutes-with-david-finkel-co-director-austin-jewish-film-festival/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/the-other-story-e1573876600130.jpgThe Other Story“The Other Story” from Israeli filmmaker, Avi Nesher, tells the story of two rebellious young women on wildly different paths in their lives. They cross paths unexpectedly in Jerusalem to startling consequences. Photo courtesy Austin Jewish Film Festivalhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/the-mover-e1573876550718.jpgThe MoverMenemsha Films’s “The Mover,” is the story of a blue-collar worker who embarks on a covert operation to save local Jews from Nazi persecution and certain death. Photo courtesy Austin Jewish Film Festivalhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/dr.-ruth-e1573876503730.jpgDr. Ruth“Ask Dr. Ruth” is a documentary film chronicling the life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist. Photo courtesy Austin Jewish Film Festivalhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/the-keeper-e1573876402907.jpgThe Keeper“The Keeper” by Menemsha Films is a true story about a German soldier who becomes the goalkeeper for Manchester City after WWII. His signing causes outrage to thousands of fans, many of them Jewish, but he receives support from an unexpected direction. Photo courtesy Austin Jewish Film Festivalhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/david-finkel-e1591056406826.jpegDavid Finkel2021-09-24T02:29:00+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/12/03/holiday-heroes-zach-theatres-family-musical/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/holiday-heroes-15-e1579835314522.jpgHoliday Heroes-15The original “Holiday Heroes” returns with new songs and surprises in a hilariously fun holiday sing-along musical for kids of all ages. Photo Kirk Tuckhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cover.holiday-heroes-49-e1591054820278.jpgCover.Holiday Heroes-492021-09-24T02:25:19+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/five-minutes-with-kathleen-trotter-author-fitness-guru/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/agnes-kiesz-high-kick-1.jpgAgnes Kiesz high kickhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/kathleen-trotter-weights.jpgKathleen Trotter WeightsDon’t just exercise because your doctor or spouse tells you it is healthy; form goals that are relevant and important to you, says Kathleen Trotter. Photo courtesy Agnes Kieszhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/kathleen-trotter-2.jpgKathleen TrotterIn ‘Finding Your Fit,’ Kathleen Trotter suggests readers match their workout to their personality by describing four fitness personalities: gym bunny, homebody, competitive athletic gym bunny,  and the time-crunched multitasker. Photo courtesy Agnes Kieszhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/agnes-kiesz-biceps.jpgAgnes Kiesz BicepsEstablish both long- and short-term goals, says Kathleen Trotter, author of Your Fittest Future Self. Breaking goals down into smaller, more manageable pieces can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed. Photo courtesy Agnes Kieszhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lunge-by-agnes-kiesz.jpgLunge by Agnes KieszEstablish both long- and short-term goals, says Kathleen Trotter, author of Your Fittest Future Self. Breaking goals down into smaller, more manageable pieces can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed. Photo courtesy Agnes Kieszhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/agnes-kiesz-mini-trampoline.jpgAgnes Kiesz Mini TrampolineFitness guru Kathleen Trotter motivates and encourages others to find their own version of fit. Photo courtesy Agnes Kiesz2021-09-24T02:23:28+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/kate-gilman-williams-proves-advocacy-has-no-age-limit/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.28.05-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.28.05 AMDr. Jane Goodall and celebrities Ryan Seacrest, Andy Roddick, Debra Messing, and Ellen Pompeo, have lent their support to Kate Gilman Williams’ efforts at saving endangered animals from human poaching. Photo courtesy Kids Can Save Animals!https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.28.19-am-e1599406380110.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.28.19 AMMagdalene is just one of Kate’s classmates enlisted to design the logos and create merchandise for “Kids Can Save Animals” and help her generation learn that advocacy has no age limit. Photo courtesy Kids Can Save Animals!https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.28.27-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.28.27 AMWhen kids learn that humans use snares to capture and kill innocent animals, they are compelled to act in an effort to bring awareness to species becoming at risk for endangerment. Photo courtesy Kids Can Save Animals!https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.28.34-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.28.34 AMAccording to the African Wildlife Foundation, the Grevy’s zebra, also known as the imperial zebra, has seen the greatest population reduction from an estimated 5,800 in the 1980s to about 2,800 today. Photo courtesy Kids Can Save Animals!https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-06-at-10.28.41-am.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-06 at 10.28.41 AMKate Gilman Williams’ mission is to inspire her entire generation to advocate for animals facing extinction and to show everyone that advocacy has no age limit. Photo courtesy Kids Can Save Animals!2021-09-24T02:18:09+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/10/04/texas-teen-book-festival-welcomes-all-bookworms/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ttbf-pup.jpgTTBF PupThe Texas Teen Book Festival is open to all ages. Dog Dipper enjoys a mix of realistic fiction and experimental fantasy. Photo courtesy Texas Teen Book Festivalhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/alex-temblador.-photo-by-shelbie-monkres-e1570936261106.jpgAlex Temblador. Photo by Shelbie MonkresDallas-based freelance travel writer Alex Temblador is the author of “Secrets of the Casa Rosada.” Photo courtesy Shelbie Monkreshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ttbf-e1570936166662.jpgTTBFThe Texas Teen Book Festival is a one-day event that celebrates the teen reading experience by inviting fans to visit with some of the most popular and critically acclaimed young adult authors in the country. Photo courtesy Texas Teen Book Festival https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover-e1591060548626.jpgCover2021-09-24T02:10:48+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/11/13/five-minutes-with-jen-hatmaker-author-7-days-of-christmas/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/hatmaker-family-e1575003199251.jpgHatmaker FamilyJen Hatmaker and husband, Brandon, have been married for 25 years and have five children. Courtesy photo https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/jen_hatmaker_speaker-e1575003149495.jpgJen_Hatmaker_SpeakerAustin resident Jen Hatmaker includes tips in her book, “7 Days of Christmas,” for surviving and thriving this holiday season by embracing generosity and simplicity. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/jen-hatmaker-cute-e1591055538492.jpgJen Hatmaker Cute2021-09-24T01:55:03+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/04/04/joy-delight-at-austins-historic-neill-cochran-house-museum-2/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cover-2.jpgcoverhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/french-parlor.jpgFrench ParlorThe Neill-Cochran House retains much of its Greek Revival-style architecture, providing a glimpse into the lives of Austinites from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/nchm-parlor.jpgNCHM ParlorLocated in the West Campus area, Austin’s Neill-Cochran House Museum offers family-friendly activities and tours of the historic home and the surrounding grounds to individuals, groups and schools. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/barrow-bottle-trees-high-res.jpgBarrow Bottle Trees High ResThe Austin-based artist LuAnn Barrow uses the recognizable style of plain painting to connect the viewer on an instinctive level to our shared Texan and American stories. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/barrow-love-in-bloom-high-res.jpgBarrow Love in Bloom High ResLuAnn Barrow’s paintings, on display at Austin’ Neill-Cochran House through April 28, focus on the joys and sorrows of life with scenes of archetypal characterization that connect with a shared history of religion, music, landscape and community gatherings. Courtesy photo2021-09-24T01:45:37+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2020/06/02/5-reasons-dr-seuss-remains-timeless-tops-bestseller-lists/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/dr.-seuss-grinch-e1564195811636.jpgDr. Seuss GrinchPhoto courtesy The Art of Dr. Seusshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/dr.-seuss-place-youll-go-e1564195542157.jpgDr. Seuss Place You'll Gohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/screen-shot-2019-07-26-at-9.39.19-pm-e1564195337581.pngDr. Seuss Happy Birthday to Youhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grinch.lisa-zins.visualhunt.com_-e1564194773105.jpgGrinch.Lisa Zins.Visualhunt.comhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/dr.-seuss-e1564194687626.pngDr. Seusshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cover-e1591062913610.jpgCover2021-09-24T01:43:27+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/five-minutes-with-patsy-chapman-ceo-nutcracker-market-spring-spectacular/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/seeing-pink-elephants-e1554765921359.jpgSeeing-Pink-Elephants-e1554765921359Merchants at Houston Ballet’s Spring Spectacular include Seeing Pink Elephants, which features mid-century barware, 1950s glassware, cocktail shakers, vintage bar carts, Mad Men martinis  and Rat Pack entertaining. Photo courtesy Houston Ballethttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hazen-co.-1-e1554763912859.jpgHazen-Co.-1-e1554763912859Hazen & Co. designs and creates exquisite, handcrafted jewelry and accessories including earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Photo courtesy Houston Ballethttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/twotequilasistersbackjacket-e1554764079200.jpgTwoTequilaSistersBackJacket-e1554764079200Two Tequila Sisters is a Houston-based company specializing in one-of-a-kind denim jackets and vests. Each coat is a unique, handmade work of art with decorations that include edgy skulls, ethnic florals, tribal trims, sports teams, school motifs and ranch logos. Photo courtesy Houston Ballethttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sarajanes4-e1554764008645.jpgSaraJanes4-e1554764008645Get ready for summertime shenanigans at the Spring Spectacular with Sarahjanes Oilcloth totes in a wide array of prints, from bright floral patterns to classic stripes. Photo courtesy Houston Ballet2021-09-24T01:36:39+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/10/07/2019-bayou-city-art-festival-brings-artistic-diversity/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/bcaf_f2018_009-e1570936784443.jpgBCAF_F2018_009The ACA has raised more than $3.6 million for local education and nonprofit programs from proceeds of its festivals. Photo courtesy Katya Horner https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/clifton-henris-the-high-road-e1570936717632.jpgClifton Henri's The High RoadFeatured artist Clifton Henri’s “The High Road” was taken in Accra, Ghana. The boy standing tall on top of the tire has made an adjustment in his perspective while seeing a different point of view. The yellow wall represents the environment, which Henri believes affects the individual’s upbringing. The title is the inspiration Henri found by Michelle Obama’s “When they go low, we go high” quote. Photo courtesy Clifton Henrihttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/bcaf_f2018_045-2-e1570936626255.jpgBCAF_F2018_045-2The Bayou City Art Festival brings diverse artists to urban Bayou City Art Festivals and supports local nonprofit organizations. Photo courtesy Katya Horner https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cover.cute-girl-e1591057193286.jpgCover.Cute Girl2021-09-24T01:25:27+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/11/11/shop-til-you-drop-for-a-great-cause-at-houston-ballets-nutcracker-market/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/nutcracker-market-crowds-e1575003686465.jpgNutcracker Market CrowdsMoney raised from the 2018 Nutcracker Market helped approximately 246 students continue their dream of studying dance at the Houston Ballet Academy and brought 368 Houston-area schools and community centers free programming, performances and classes at Houston Ballet’s prestigious Center for Dance. Photo courtesy Nutcracker Markethttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/nutcracker-market-elves-e1575003646206.jpgNutcracker Market ElvesHouston Ballet Nutcracker Market has become one of the signature holiday fundraising shopping events in Texas and kicks off the start of the holiday season. Photo courtesy Nutcracker Markethttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/nutcracker_market_shoppers-e1575003592991.jpgNutcracker_Market_ShoppersShoppers at Houston Ballet’s Nutcracker Market, where 11% of merchandise sales, plus the proceeds from admission and special event tickets, support Houston Ballet and its Academy. Photo courtesy Nutcracker Markethttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cover_nutcracker_market-e1591055735543.jpgCover_Nutcracker_Market2021-09-24T01:23:12+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/11/18/txvoices-barbara-bronstein-founder-second-servings-houston/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/second-servings-at-trader-joes-oct-2-2018-023-e1575002720608.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA logistics coordinator schedules regular pickups and deliveries for three Second Servings Houston refrigerated vans each day. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/acs_0257-2-e1575002639212.jpgACS_0257 2Chefs and caterers welcome the opportunity to help their community by donating unserved, surplus prepared food. Courtesy photohttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/acs_0309-e1575002586963.jpgACS_0309Food rescue is happening throughout the U.S. and has grown substantially because so many people face uncertain access to adequate food. Food waste has grown by 50% since the 1970s. Photo courtesy Second Servings Houstonhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/barbara-bronstein-e1591055440977.jpg20150828_Barbara_Bronstein2021-09-24T01:20:59+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/02/25/architect-interior-designer-lynn-peters-opens-the-doors-to-her-beachfront-oasis/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bunk-room-2.jpgBunk Room (2)Younger house guests are delighted by the bunk room at architect Lynn Peters’ beach home, with its crystal LED ceiling lights, twinkling like the night sky. Photo courtesy Lynn Petershttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/master-bathroom-3.jpgMaster Bathroom (3)A simple yet distinctive chandelier hangs over the master bedroom bathtub, reflecting light off the tile and making the room glow. Photo courtesy Lynn Petershttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/wet-bar1-1.jpgWet Bar1Each floor has its own bedroom, family room and wet bar for entertaining, making the home spacious enough to host several families. Photo courtesy Lynn Petershttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bonus-sleeping-area-2-1.jpgBonus Sleeping Area (2)“We have a large family with many different age groups, so we wanted a house that is accessible and accommodating to everyone,” said Lynn Peters of the bonus sleeping area on the third floor. Photo courtesy Lynn Petershttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/kitchen-3.jpgKitchen (3)One of Peters’ favorite spaces is the kitchen, which boasts industrial-grade Wolf appliances, marble countertops and a wine chiller. Photo courtesy Lynn Petershttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/living-area-1-1.jpgLiving Area (1)The open floor plan of Barefool Beach creates natural traffic flows throughout the three-story property, where every element was designed by Lynn Peters with the stunning ocean views in mind. Photo courtesy Lynn Peters2021-09-23T23:14:55+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/29/cinemarfa-film-festival-focus-on-experience/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/afrodita-jam-e1556745789397.jpgAfrodita-Jam-e1556745789397Contributing to Marfa’s international reputation in the art world and considered site-specific pop art, Prada Marfa was designed by artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset in 2005. Modeled after a Prada boutique, this world-renowned display has an inaccessible interior that includes luxury goods from Prada’s 2005 Fall Collection. Photo courtesy Afrodita Jam, Facebookhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/communion-e1556746103278.jpgCommunionThe 2019 festival will screen Peter Bo Rappmund and Adam R. Levine’s new film ‘Communion Los Angeles,’ about an experiential exploration of California’s oldest freeway as it courses from the mountains to the ocean, defining and dividing the communities it is designed to serve. Photo courtesy CineMarfa Film Festivalhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cinemarfa-e1556746046568.jpgCineMarfa-e1556746046568The CineMarfa film festival returns to Marfa for its ninth continuous year of innovative programming, dedicated to bringing rarely screened, artist-made cinema to light in Far West Texas. Photo courtesy CineMarfa Film Festival2021-09-23T23:08:00+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/06/30/palmilla-beach-golf-where-fewer-holes-mean-more-balls/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-05-at-11.20.32-pm.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-05 at 11.20.32 PMhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-05-at-11.20.24-pm.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-05 at 11.20.24 PMhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-05-at-11.20.16-pm.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-05 at 11.20.16 PMPalmilla Beach features the only golf holes in Texas lying directly on the coast, offering a true links experience in the Scottish/Irish tradition. Photo courtesy Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Communityhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screen-shot-2020-09-05-at-11.20.07-pm.pngScreen Shot 2020-09-05 at 11.20.07 PM2021-09-23T23:00:25+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/08/14/texas-essentials-crista-bailey-hideaway-reports-ceo-travel-aficionado/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/crista-bailey-essentials-travel-items-e1570937209512.jpgCrista Bailey essentials travel itemsCrista Bailey has become an expert traveler and makes sure she never leaves without her essentials. Photo courtesy Crista Bailey https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/essentials1-e1570937170112.jpgessentials1Hideaway Report’s Controller Jeri Guidinger (left) and CEO Crista Bailey (right) have helped establish Hideaway Report as a trusted leader in travel. Photo courtesy Scott Dubois https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/crista-bailey-e1570937005141.jpgCrista Bailey2021-09-23T22:49:19+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/08/30/texas-essentials-david-mebane-fat-tire-tours-founder-ceo/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/davids-travel-essentials-square-e1570932021817.jpgDavid's Travel Essentials - SquareAs a professional tour guide and owner of one of the most successful tourism companies in the world, David Mebane knows which essentials every traveler should have with them. Photo courtesy David Mebane https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/david-kelly-weston-and-caroline-mebane-in-front-of-the-parthenon-in-athens-greece-e1570931935304.jpgDavid, Kelly, Weston and Caroline Mebane in front of the Parthenon in Athens, GreeceIn June 2015, while in his Paris office, David Mebane, then 39, began experiencing discomfort in his chest. Within 40 minutes, he received two heart stents and by 2016, he would have a total of five stents. David Mebane and family at the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Photo courtesy Fat Tire Tour https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/rome-e1570931888866.jpgRomeAs it grew, Fat Tire Tours introduced three sister brands specializing in Segway tours, walking tours and skip-the-line tours. As the company grew in concept it also grew in reach, eventually welcoming hundreds of thousands of guests annually. In 2015, the brands were consolidated into Fat Tire Tours. Photo courtesy Fat Tire Tours https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/florence-e1570931834392.jpgFlorenceA Fat Tire Tour includes guided bike rides through some of the best areas of towns like Florence, Italy. Photo courtesy Fat Tire Tours https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/david-kelly-weston-and-caroline-mebane-at-the-taj-mahal-in-agra-india-e1591061942323.jpgDavid, Kelly, Weston and Caroline Mebane at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India2021-09-23T22:47:40+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/09/26/five-minutes-with-kathryn-whitaker-mom-of-6-live-big-love-bigger-author/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/whitaker-family.jpgWhitaker FamilyThe Whitaker Family was redefined following the premature birth of their son, Luke. Photo courtesy Kathryn Whitaker https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/the-whitakers.jpgThe WhitakersAccording to author Kathryn Whitaker, the perfectionism charade can be kept up only for so long. Whitaker says, “Living with intention means you’re willing to be vulnerable with the people you love. When you do that, you discover your excellent friends who lead you toward real relationships that have the power to transform you in the very best of ways.” Photo courtesy Kathryn Whitaker https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/whitiker-8.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAKathryn Whitaker shares her journey with readers so they may understand how they can live a life of authenticity with joy-filled purpose, love and faith. Photo courtesy Kathryn Whitakerhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/whitakers-e1591060988712.jpgWhitakers2021-09-23T22:45:21+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/2019/10/03/five-minutes-with-caroline-kraddick-singer-kidds-kids-chief-happiness-officer/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/caroline-kraddick-and-kidds-kids.jpegCaroline Kraddick and Kidd's KidsThis trip was a magical week to Orlando’s Give Kids the World Village, where the families visited Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld. Trips include medical staff and special needs so all children can have fun and making everlasting memories. Photo courtesy Kidd’s Kidshttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/caroline-kraddick.hat_-e1570935709902.jpgCaroline Kraddick.HatCaroline Kraddick’s official title at Kidd’s Kids is CEO but, as she says,” I just felt silly calling myself a CEO. We are all about fun and bringing hope and happiness to children and CEO sounds so serious so I came up with Chief Happiness Officer.” Photo courtesy Caroline Kraddickhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ck-performing.jpgCK PerformingAs Chief Happiness Officer of Kidd’s Kids, Caroline’s music supports the charity’s mission of bringing hope and happiness to the kids and their families; her every performance is an opportunity to introduce Kidd’s Kids to a new audience. Photo courtesy Caroline Kraddickhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/caroline-and-kidd-kraddick.jpgCaroline And Kidd KraddickFounded over 25 years ago by the late DJ Kidd Kraddick, Kidd’s Kids takes children and their families on all-expenses-paid vacations every year to Walt Disney World. They’ve added an additional trip with Caroline Kraddick taking teens and their families, on the Kidd’s Kids Teen Trip. Photo courtesy Caroline Kraddickhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ck-e1591060701978.jpgCK2021-09-23T22:34:07+00:00monthlyhttps://thebalancedbyline.com/about-me/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_1485.jpgIMG_1485https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4633.jpgIMG_46332020-06-01T00:40:40+00:00weekly0.6https://thebalancedbyline.com/contact/https://thebalancedbyline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/balanced_byline_contact.jpgWoman writing on notepad resting her head on tableBarcelona, Spain. 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