Season’s Greetings! Welcome to the eighth issue of GeorgeTown & Country Magazine, a resource for residents and newcomers alike. The magazine’s primary focus is on Georgetown and secondarily, the beautiful Hill Country area.

We’re happy to announce that we are now publishing the magazine four times a year! For those interested in seeing the lights in the Hill Country, we have them covered. The 29th annual Christmas Stroll, held on the first weekend in December, will ring in the holidays. Len Lester’s wooden clocks are handmade, available only in Georgetown, and are featured in this issue. Mercy Pearls are a hot new jewelry item that are included in this issue. Another featured holiday event, held by the Georgetown Heritage Society, is the annual Holiday Home Tour. Several local Mediterranean food restaurants are included for your dining enjoyment. Our featured day trip is Driftwood, home to several wineries and Trattoria Lisina restaurant. Our artist of this issue is Sonia Colonna-Mathis and we also have information about the Williamson County Art Guild.

I value your feedback, so let me know if there’s something that you think might make the magazine better! Also, if you would like to be an advertiser or would like to contribute an article for the magazine, please feel free to contact me at 512-863-3263.

I hope you enjoy the magazine and find it useful!

Lucas Adams, Publisher

Winter 2009

Your Guide to Georgetown & the Hill Country

2 Hill Country LightsChristmas lights abound

6 The Mystique of Mercy PearlsLocal jeweler offers unique item

10 Celebrate Time Handmade timepieces made locally

13 The 29th Annual Christmas Stroll Fun family event on the historic Square

18 Heritage Society Home Tour A look inside historic homes

20 Mediterranean Cuisine Several restaurants to choose from

21 Destination Driftwood Day trip for dinner and wine

25 Artist Sonia Colonna-Mathis Whimsical style with creative flair

26 Williamson County Art Guild Area art lovers

© 2009 Lucas Adams. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without express written permission from Lucas Adams, of any portion of this publication is prohibited. Reasonable efforts have been taken to prepare this publication for accuracy, however the publisher assumes no liability for errors. Content in GeorgeTown & Country Magazine may include paid advertisements. Booklet designed, photographed and published by Lucas Adams. Phone 512-863-3263.

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City GrillThe Down the Alley Bistro management has opened a restaurant in Sun City at the City Grill. They serve burgers, catfish, chicken fried steak, salads and more.For more information, phone 512-864-0528.

Windberg GalleryWindberg Gallery has moved their downtown frame shop and gallery to a new building at 7100 N. IH35. For more information, phone 512-868-8269.

Novitá SpaNovitá Spa is now featuring a variety of accessories, jewelry and clothes from Zoe’s at the spa on the Square. For more information, phone 512-864-2773.

Maslon CPA, PCTax preparation and accounting services are available at Maslon CPA, PC’s new office, located in the Village Lake Office Condos, 3613 Williams Dr., Suite 904. For more information phone 512-863-7028 or512-869-0010.

Book PrideBook Pride is now the new name of Dog-Eared Books! They have plans to open several more stores in the surrounding area, beginning with a new location in Salado. For more information, phone 512-868-3363.

Central Texas PowersportsLocated at 2534 N. Austin Ave., just past Georgetown High School, Central Texas Powersports carries a full line of motorcycles, personal watercraft, UTVs and bicycles. They also carry a large variety of accessories for their fun product line. For more information, phone 512-948-9922. Gatherings

Gatherings is having a Holiday Open House on Thursday, Nov. 19th, from 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy a glass of wine and kick off the holiday shopping with them! They are located at 1009 S. Austin Ave. For more information, phone 512-930-2600.

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The EscapeThe Escape is now carrying handmade wooden clocks by Len Lester. The clocks are available on a limited basis at this time. For more information, phone512-930-0052.

Galaxy CupcakesPreviously located at 1501 Park Lane, Galaxy Cupcakes will be opening a new store in November at 107 East 7th St. in downtown Georgetown. For more information, phone 512-868-0996.

Amante’s RestaurantLocated at the corner of 7th Street and Main in the historic Masonic Lodge building, Amante’s is now open, featuring a variety of Italian food from the north of Italy. For more information, phone 512-869-6662.

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The traditionalLighting of the Square in Georgetown

The traditionalLighting of the Square in Georgetown

Each year at Christmas the Hill Country comes alive with lights! Each town is different and if you wane nostalgic for Christmas lights it is worth the drive to the surrounding communities of Taylor, Marble Falls, Johnson City and Austin to see them. Each one is distinctly different from the other.

Georgetown’s quaint Lighting of the Square takes place on the first Friday after Thanksgiving, November 27th, on the east side of the courthouse. Carolers in Victorian attire, cookies, hot apple cider and Santa himself are on hand for the throwing of the switch that rings in the holidays. Every year is a little different from the previous year, so be sure to check it out, and don’t forget your camera!

Each year at Christmas the Hill Country comes alive with lights! Each town is different and if you wane nostalgic for Christmas lights it is worth the drive to the surrounding communities of Taylor, Marble Falls, Johnson City and Austin to see them. Each one is distinctly different from the other.

Georgetown’s quaint Lighting of the Square takes place on the first Friday after Thanksgiving, November 27th, on the east side of the courthouse. Carolers in Victorian attire, cookies, hot apple cider and Santa himself are on hand for the throwing of the switch that rings in the holidays. Every year is a little different from the previous year, so be sure to check it out, and don’t forget your camera!

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Carolers at the Lighting of the Square Santa himself and a young participant

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Pedernales Electric in Johnson City

The Walkway of Lights on the shores of Lake Marble FallsThe Walkway of Lights on the shores of Lake Marble Falls

If you go to Marble Falls for the lights, you may want to go a little further to Johnson City for more Christmas ambiance. Pedernales Electric in Johnson City has a spectacular display of lights in the trees each year, with what has to be hundreds of thousands of meticulously wrapped tiny lights. There are several lighted wire sculptures as well, a great place to get that nighttime Christmas photo of the family.

Marble Falls’ Christmas Walkway of Lights is staged in Lakeside Park near the shoreline of Lake Marble Falls. Over 100 sculptures are covered in twinkling lights, creating a self-guided winter wonderland walk. Located 45 miles west of Georgetown on Hwy. 281, the Walkway of Lights has hosted visitors from all over. Admission is free to the public. The Christmas Light-Up Parade, on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m., proceeds down Main Street into Lakeside Park where the initial lighting of the Walkway of Lights will take place. The Walkway illuminations begin at 6 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. each day.

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If you go to Marble Falls for the lights, you may want to go a little further to Johnson City for more Christmas ambiance. Pedernales Electric in Johnson City has a spectacular display of lights in the trees each year, with what has to be hundreds of thousands of meticulously wrapped tiny lights. There are several lighted wire sculptures as well, a great place to get that nighttime Christmas photo of the family.

Marble Falls’ Christmas Walkway of Lights is staged in Lakeside Park near the shoreline of Lake Marble Falls. Over 100 sculptures are covered in twinkling lights, creating a self-guided winter wonderland walk. Located 45 miles west of Georgetown on Hwy. 281, the Walkway of Lights has hosted visitors from all over. Admission is free to the public. The Christmas Light-Up Parade, on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m., proceeds down Main Street into Lakeside Park where the initial lighting of the Walkway of Lights will take place. The Walkway illuminations begin at 6 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. each day.

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One of the most innovative developments in jewelry that has ever been created, Mercy Pearls are beautiful to behold. A man-made rarity, the pearls are the product of one artist’s creative thinking.

“What would happen if I take a gemstone and place it in an oyster?” was Chi Galatea Huynh’s question. The answer is the patented Mercy Pearl process.

Nacre (pearl) is the substance that an oyster deposits on an object that is inside it in an effort to reduce the irritation from that object. Placing a gemstone such as turquoise inside the black-lipped oyster, Huynh discovered that indeed, a layer of nacre would be deposited onto the turquoise. Harvesting the pearl, (without killing the oyster) the gemologist then painstakingly cut through the nacre layer in an artistic pattern, revealing the gemstone inside. A world of possibilities emerged from the process.

Above left: Sculpted necklace with Mercy PearlAbove right: Mercy Pearl necklace with diamondLeft: Sculpted necklace with Mercy PearlBottom: Davinchi Cut necklace

The name “Mercy Pearl” comes from the use of the proceeds that are generated from each sale. A portion goes to help numerous organizations that in turn help the less fortunate people of the world.

Huynh was trained by his father in South Viet Nam, who was a master jeweler. He has also produced a new type of jewelry with his “Davinchi Cut” concept, in which the surfaces are geometrically faceted to reflect light in a unique fashion, almost a kaleidoscopic effect.

To see more of theses unique and original works of art, visit Franklin and Company Fine Jewelers on the historic downtown Square. For more information, phone 512-869-2300.

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His and Her Treasures, located on the south side of the historic downtown Square, has been under new ownership for about a year now. Owners Bill and

Julie Hein have modified their merchandise choices a little, with more art selections as well as more gift and decor items. One of the most popular gift items they carry are the Perfect Petzzz, small cuddly versions of our furry friends that actually “breathe.” (Our little niece loves hers!) They also carry many handmade items such as wooden boxes, Circle E Candles, Oaxacan pottery and functional as well as decorative kitchen items. As for art, they feature Kenneth Wyatt prints as well as local artist Prudy McKenzie originals.

Their biggest change to the store, formerly known as Treasures, comes in the merchandising of fine cigars from around the world. They carry around 85 different

selections in the store and can order any other brands that you might want. About a quarter of the store is dedicated to pipes and tobaccos, with a large humidor to keep the quality locked in. For those who wish to enjoy their new cigar immediately, there’s a patio out back. For more information, phone 512-868-3288.

Imported Treasures

Fine cigars and pipe tobaccos from around the world

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Wine TastingWine by the GlassCustomized Labels

Wine Tasting ClassesPrivate Events

715 S. Main Street869-8600

GeorgetownWinery.com

Award-Winning Winery on the Downtown Square

Georgetown Winery, a family owned winery and tasting room, is perfectly located on the historic Square in downtown Georgetown. The winery strives to be a fun, family business, handcrafting international award-winning wines from Texas vineyards as well as some from outside of Texas. Each wine is made on-site at Georgetown Winery. In addition to producing many internationally recognized award-winning wines, Georgetown Winery offers a wide range of business services for restaurants, packages stores and special events, including customized wine labels. Georgetown Winery has been offering top-notch wines for over two years with the option for you to join our wine club and be a VIP member of your local winery.

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Len Lester’s wooden clocks are works of art, each different from the other. You may have shopped in The Escape and noticed the fine wooden display cabinets throughout the store. Len, a self-taught woodworker, built them from scratch in his garage workshop when he and Judy opened their first store on the corner of 8th and Main Street in 1996. He continued building his own cabinets for the new store that they opened in the Evans Building on Main Street, and through the years has wanted to produce an art piece that he can share with their customers.

He has, finally, in the form of fine wooden clocks. Each one is handmade from the finest wood, assembled in his little garage workshop and each one is an original piece of artwork.

The really neat thing about them is that every one of them has a sentimental keepsake booklet inside, for each new owner

to record something of themselves in. It’s easy to imagine some future great-grandson or daughter discovering the hidden treasure inside of the handed-down heirloom, the joy of finding

a link to a past relative long gone. The booklets are made from acid-free archival quality paper. The pages from the booklets can be removed, distributed to multiple parties and then reassembled

for a truly touching keepsake gift. Once the clock is given, the recipient can keep the booklet in a convenient sleeve located on the inside of the clock’s back panel.

The final result is a beautiful time piece that can be kept as a reminder of the defining moment in their life along with the encouraging messages from those who love them.

When asked how he got into woodworking, Len replied, “I’ve honed my skills over the years by creating furniture and products for our store, as well as pieces for our personal use. I consider most of my designs to be contemporary, yet classic, fitting any décor.” He went on, “My clocks allow me to combine my interest in furniture design with the precision involved with clock making. I begin each clock with a pencil sketch that is transformed into a CAD drawing, then into plans that become little pieces of furniture that tell time.” All of his clocks include a date stamp and signature, and the first 15 will be available this holiday season at The Escape.

Len observed, “In our hurried world, time is always of the essence. We keep track of time with our cell phone, our laptop, alarm clocks and clocks in the car. We all are constantly checking our time to make sure we stay on schedule and complete our daily tasks. We have become consumed with filling our days and scheduling our time from when we wake up in the morning until we go to sleep at night.”

Len said, “I hope my timepieces will serve as a reminder to take the time to stop and appreciate the life, good fortune and family that God has given you. There is so much to be thankful for everyday.”

For more information, phone 512-930-0052 or visit The Escape on the east side of the historic downtown square.

Keepsake booklets on archival paper

Celebrate Time Handmade Clocks from Local Artist

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This is the BEST holiday bread ever!

Soften two packages dry yeast or two cakes in 1/4 cup warm waterCombine 1/3 cup shortening1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon saltOne cup scalded milk cooled to lukewarm

Blend in two unbeaten eggs and the softened yeastGradually add 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flourKneed until smooth and satiny, two to three minutes, place in a greased bowl and cover.Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1-1/2 hours.

Prepare the herb butter.1/2 cup soft butter1/2 teaspoon caraway seed1/2 teaspoon sweet basil4-1/2 teaspoons grated onion1/4 teaspoon oregano1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperTwo cloves garlic, minced

Mix these ingredients thoroughly.Roll out half of dough on lightly floured surface. Cut into 5-inch rounds with coffee can cover. Spread each round with herb butter and fold in half, then place on greased cookie sheet. Spread topside with herb butter. Continue making and folding rounds placing on the preceding round so as to slightly overlap, with butter in between. Repeat with remaining dough to make a second loaf and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seed.

Let rise in warm place until light 30 to 45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes for two loaves.

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29th Annual Christmas StrollOn the first Saturday in December, Georgetown’s historic downtown Square will come alive with the annual Christmas Stroll.

The one-day event is a favorite tradition, with a parade at noon, arts and crafts vendors, a food court, a children’s area, live music and of course, Santa himself!

Part of the entertainment this year includes a “Tuba Christmas” performance at 2 p.m. by local musicians on the steps of the historic courthouse.

For more information, contact the Downtown Georgetown Association at 512-868-8675.

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Cook, Eat and Learn!Hollandaze Gourmet, Georgetown’s local kitchen store, continues to offer their unique gourmet dining experience with their popular cooking classes year-round. The classes range between 12 and 18 students. Everyone takes a bottle of wine, if you choose, to enjoy with their complete meal and you go home with all of the recipes. Here are a few upcoming classes/workshops.

Tuesday, November 17th, The Pressure’s On! $50/Person. 6 to 8 p.m.Hollandaze Gourmet welcomes back Jami Eggold for another “Pressure Cooker” class. Bring a bottle of wine and enjoy learning about and eating this wonderful meal.Menu:Chicken ParmesanCurry-Chutney ChickenHoisin Peanut PorkBrown Rice w/Fresh VegetablesApple Cinnamon Rum Bread Pudding

Tuesday, December 1st, “Let the Parties Begin” Appetizers Class $50/Person.Chef RC Lumpkin, Owner of Harper-Chesser Bed & Breakfast and Created for You Catering, shares some of his hors d’oeuvre creations just in time for the holidays.Menu:Pancetta cups with Sweet Potato HashGrilled Beef Tenderloin on Focaccia ToastFilo-wrapped Asparagus with Asiago CheeseCherry Tartlets with AmarettoWinter Fruit Compote with artisanal Cheese Selection

Thursday, December 3rd, Asian Inspired Hors D’ Oeuvres for the Holidays. $60/Person. Dorothy Huang, well-known chef and cookbook author will be back for a holiday class. Let the bold flavors of Asia inspire your holiday entertaining. These dishes are created to delight the senses and provide unique hands-on learning experience for you to enjoy.Menu:Crispy Tuna RollsSesame Pork Bites (or Sesame Pork Shish Kabobs)Curry Chicken Triangles

Early 2010, Hollandaze will be offering a “Back to Basics, Simplify Cooking Series” over six weeks. The series will include grilling, sautéing, braising, blanching, roasting and baking. You can sign up for one or all.

Also, they will be partnering with Greenling.com, Austin’s own local, organic produce delivery service. They will have Saturday workshops, taught by certified chefs, to show you easy recipes and storage tips for using fresh, seasonal produce. The chef will be using vegetables from Greenling’s Local Box in the preparation and you will have the opportunity to get a box for yourself.

Check the Hollandaze website, www.hollandazegourmet.com, for events as the schedule changes often. As owner Laurie Holland says, “There’s always something cooking at Hollandaze Gourmet!”

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Homes on the tourUpper center: 1702 Elm St.Middle left: 1255 Main St., Middle right:1415 Ash St.Lower left: 1603 Main St., Lower right: 1702 Elm St.

Christmas decoration background by Cheri Thanos

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Touring Historic HomesThe Georgetown Heritage Society’s Holiday Home Tour

The Georgetown Heritage Society’s annual home tour is a great way to see those old homes that you’ve always wondered about.

The 2009 Holiday Home Tour in historic Georgetown will highlight three homes on Main Street, one on Ash Street and another on Elm Street. All of the homes are new to the tour this year and each has a story to tell. Four out of the five homes are on the National Register of Historic Places.

The tour will be held on December 12th & 13th from noon until 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the tour. Advance tickets are available at Grace Heritage Center, the Visitor’s Center, the Hill Country Bookstore, Georgetown Antique Mall and the Sun City Community Association Office. Tickets also may be purchased on the Georgetown Heritage Society website at www.georgetownheritagesociety.com. The weekend of the tour, tickets will be sold at each of the participating homes. Proceeds benefit historic preservation efforts in Georgetown, including the upkeep of Grace Heritage Center. “The 2009 Holiday Home Tour in historic Georgetown celebrates the efforts of a community dedicated to its heritage,” said Nancy Knight, a realtor in Georgetown who is serving as chair of the home tour this year. “We hope people will come see these homes and will appreciate the individuals who have taken on the task of preserving the past for future generations.”

For more information or to volunteer to be a docent, please visit www.georgetownheritagesociety.com or phone 512-869-8597. Grace Heritage Center is located at the corner of Main and 9th Street.

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Located just off the Square at the corner of Church and 8th Street is Nonna’s Cucina, a restaurant that specializes in

cuisine they call Mediterranean Fusion. Not just Italian, their food is a melding of that region of the world. Owners David and Nell Osmar present dishes that are gourmet quality creations that are sure to

please, many from family recipes. The Osmars bought the building in 2003, converting it from a sandwich shop into a fashionable dining destination, bringing one of Georgetown’s first Italian food restaurants to the community. Another service they brought to Georgetown is their “Take & Bake meals,” affordable, excellent to-go food that you pop in your oven and 25 minutes later serve, complete with salad and bread. At just $13 for an entree, salad and bread for two, it can’t be beat. They also have a nice lunch menu, with a variety of items to choose from.

Tony and Luigi’s is another restaurant with a broad range of cuisine from the Mediterranean area. They are located at the

corner of Church and University Ave. Owners Frank and Nezira Zulcic completely rebuilt the existing building starting in 2007 and finishing in 2008, creating an atmosphere that is open and casual. Their menu

choices are wide-ranging, with some dishes that are outside of the area we normally think of as Mediterranean. The reason, as Nezira explained, was that they are from Bosnia, which is located a little further north of Greece, closer to mainland Europe. So, they have acquired the taste of a larger area. One of my favorite dishes at Tony and Luigi’s is the Chicken Rollatini, a chicken breast stuffed with sausage and cheese in a wine and mushroom sauce. My wife likes their salmon salad with citrus dressing. They also have a new lunch special that is hard to beat. They are planing to introduce a new menu soon, so be sure to check it out!

Plaka Greek Cafe is a classic Greek food restaurant, serving favorites like Gyros, Greek salads, Dolmathes, Mousaka and more. My personal favorite on Wednesday evenings is the special, Kota Riganati, oven baked chicken, potatoes and carrots served on a bed of rice and a small salad. The lemon herb flavoring is mouth-watering, and there is always more than enough to take home afterwards. My wife’s favorite is the Greek chicken salad and on cold winter days the chicken soup is perfect. Owners George and Zlata Bertondo have had several successful restaurants before in the Austin area, and have brought their family recipes to share with our community. They have a drive-through now and are located at IH 35 and Williams Dr.

Amante’s is Georgetown’s newest Italian restaurant, located on the downtown Square at the corner of Main and 7th Street in the historic Masonic Lodge building. Owners Matt Saltus and Kim Daskam completely remodeled the space previously occupied by Romeo’s, creating a cozy atmosphere which includes a bar. Or, just like in Italy, you can dine outside on the sidewalk. Their food is prepared in the style of northern Italy, with familiar names like Chicken Marsala and Veal Picatta, but the sauces are slightly different from southern Italian cooking. However it’s cooked, it is delicious, and the selections from the menu are diverse enough to satisfy a wide range of tastes. One of my favorites is the Fettuccine with Seafood Alfredo, a variety of delicious seafood on a bed of pasta with a light Alfredo sauce.

There are other Italian food restaurants in town, including Craig-O’s, Carmine’s and Paisano’s, each with something a little different to offer.

Local Mediterranean FavoritesMediterranean food used to be a rarity in Georgetown, but now we are lucky to have not one, but several to choose from! Each one is distinctly different from the other, but they do have one thing in common – they are all excellent. Here are four of our favorites!

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The tiny town of Driftwood, which is about 50 miles from Georgetown, is probably best known for being the home of the original Salt Lick barbecue restaurant. Even though the company has opened restaurants in other locations (including Round Rock), the original location still draws huge crowds on weekends.

But there are other reasons to visit Driftwood as well. In 2007, the Mandola family, who are famous restaurateurs from Houston, opened a restaurant and winery about two miles from the Salt Lick. These days, their restaurant is just as popular – if not more so – than the Salt Lick. Reservations are a must if you want to eat there on weekends. But if you are willing to plan ahead, it makes a nice day trip.

Both the restaurant and winery are housed in stone Tuscan-style buildings similar in style to the Vineyard at Florence, although much larger. The restaurant serves traditional Italian entrees such as pasta, veal and fish. I enjoyed the Cannelloni Lisina, which was stuffed with a combination of chicken, veal and pork, and baked with a besciamella and tomato sauce. My husband had a snapper special and one of our friends had lamb chops. Before the entrees, they serve a delicious homemade rosemary foccacia bread.

For dessert, they offer a variety of Italian favorites such as cannoli, tiramisu and mascarpone cheesecake. I had a dish with three flavors of their gelato.

Before or after dinner, you can visit their winery, which offers seven different types of wines. Around the corner from the

tasting room is a hallway where you can look through windows and see all their wine-making equipment.

Another winery, which is more established, can be found about

four miles past the Mandola property just off CR 170. It’s called Driftwood Estate Winery, and it was recommended to us by a friend, who is a well-known Georgetown wine expert. Getting to the winery requires a drive up a long dirt road, but it is worth the trip. This award-winning winery produces 13

Destination: Driftwood

different wines and you can taste six of them for $5. Our friend’s favorite is the Longhorn Red, which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, but I preferred the Sweet Red. We brought back some for all of us.

– Ellen Davis

For more information:Mandola WineryTrattoria Lisina11308 RM 150 WestDriftwood TX(512) 894-3111

Driftwood Estate Winery4001 Elder Hill Road (County Road 170)Driftwood TX(512) 858-9667

Trattoria Lisina Restaurant

The view from Driftwood Estate Winery

Mandola Winery

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Special Pecan Pie 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup light corn syrup 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell

Combine first 5 ingredients: stir in chopped pecans, and pour into pastry shell. Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.

Recipe from Treasures from Laurie’s Tea Room.

Look for Laurie’s second cookbook,which will be out in December!

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Southwestern University EventsSpring 2010

January21 Guest Artist Recital: Scot C. Cameron, tenor

7 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater

26-28 Guest Artists: Abbie Conant, trombone, and William Osborn, composer Alma Thomas Theater 7 p.m., Jan. 26 Street Scene for the Mad Soprano (salon concert) 4 p.m., Jan. 27 Feminism and Performance (panel discussion) 7 p.m., Jan. 28 Music for the End of Time (multi-media performance)

29-30 Bilitis Revisited: music by Claude Debussy and poems by Pierre Loüys Caldwell-Carvey Foyer 3 p.m., Jan. 29 and 30 7 p.m., Jan. 30

FebruaryFeb. 4 – March 5 Art exhibit: “IMPERIVM, the Art of Power in Rome

and America” Fine Arts Gallery

5 Guest Artist: Andrew Zohn, guitar, 7 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater

11-12 Brown Symposium XXXII: “IMPERIVM, the Art of Power in Rome and America” Alma Thomas Theater

12 Songs of Bilitis: music by Claude Debussy and poems by Pierre Loüys 7 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater

20 Austin Civic Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater ($10 at door)

21 Faculty Recital: Adrienne Inglis, flute, Eric Stone Miller, bassoon 7 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater

March2 Faculty Recital: Vincent Lam, piano, 7 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater

3-7 Urinetown, The Musical, Jones Theater 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday 3 p.m. Sunday

8 Faculty Recital: Eileen Meyer Russell, lowbrass, Delaine Fedson, harp 7 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater

10 Guest Artists: Robert Teixeira, guitar, Mary Akerman guitar 7 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater

11 Shilling Lecture featuring Dr. William H. Foege, 7 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater

27-28 SU Opera Theatre, 7 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater

April 6-7 Dance Repertory Theatre, 7 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater

11 SU Chorale, 7 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater

17 SU Orchestra, 7 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater

21-25 Theatre performance: “Escape from Happiness” By George F. Walker, Jones Theater 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday 3 p.m. Sunday

25 SU Wind Ensemble, 7 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater

27 SU Jazz Band, 7 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater

Fine Arts Gallery Hours: 1–5 p.m., daily Music events are free unless otherwise noted For theatre tickets, contact the SU Box Office, Mon.–Fri. from 1–5 p.m. at 512-863-1378 or order them online at www.southwestern.edu/boxoffice

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In 2009, artist Sonia Colonna-Mathis had two shows in Georgetown. The “Predators’ Ball,” held in January at the Framer’s Gallery, consisted of 10 paintings, 11 poems and about 8 masks. It was a character- based show of portraits that the artist says, “symbolizes our own animal character that we take on in a competitive social environment along with the reminder from fables and fairy tales that certain characters are to be avoided.”

A huge success, all of the artwork sold by May.

The second show, “The Holy Macarena,” was a show of six large pastel pencil drawings on handmade paper of young women, dressed in mundane clothing, with angel wings. From the first to the last piece, the women/angels are dancing the Macarena - a popular line dance from the early 1990s and definitely not an angelic one! The show hung at Franklin and Co. Fine Jewelers in Georgetown during the month of February. All but one of the pieces from that show were sold.

She has worked on commissions from tattoo designs to portraits, and continues to make unique decorative animal masks. She will be teaching a class at the Framer’s Gallery on how to make masks with Crayola® Model Magic Clay. Printed editions of the paintings (giclees) as well as art books, puzzles and boxed note cards are available from the artist on a limited basis.

Sonia submitted artwork for the “Happy Trails” banner project and was on a banner around downtown Georgetown during Art Appreciation Month.

She paints with her children, (her son Carson was the featured artist in a previous issue) and anyone else who asks. She has been picture framing since 1999, and has been with the Framer’s Gallery for the last five years. She also gives demonstrations and talks on frame design to local artist groups, and for two years she has volunteered to organize and hang the art for the WCAG art gallery, located at the Framer’s Gallery.

Colonna-Mathis is currently working on two new shows, a portrait show called “Social Graces,” and another fun and unusual show called “Frog’s Circus.” She will be the featured artist at Franklin & Company Jewelers in November.

These shows promise to be creative and original, so be sure to check them out!

For more information, phone 512-863-2214.

G e o r g e t o w n A r t i s t

Artist Sonia Colonna-Mathis

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The Williamson County Art Guild was first organized in the mid-1970s by Sheila Crabill and Steve Benton to promote the arts and art education. It is a nonprofit organization.

The organization’s membership has steadily grown throughout the years, from an average of 60 members to around 200 members today.

The Art Guild meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the new Windberg facility at 7100 N IH 35, usually featuring an educational program relating to the arts. The meetings are held at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

The range of topics include photography, print-making, collage, oil painting, watercolor, sculpture and more. Actual demonstrations of technique are very informative, presented by well-known area artists who bring their knowledge to the meeting and are always available for questions and answers as well. For those who are not artists but love the arts, there are also informative lectures and slide shows on a variety of topics such as art history and public art around the world.

The Art Guild has enriched the quality of life in Georgetown through various programs, art shows and a scholarship fund.

In addition to annual shows, the Art Guild has displays of art in different venues around the Square. Framer’s Gallery, Franklin & Co. Jewelers, Dog-Eared Books and the Georgetown Public Library all participate in exhibiting art, which is rotated and changed on a regular basis.

There are also a variety of art classes held by Art Guild members on a regular basis at the Framer’s Gallery on South Main Street.

For more information, phone 512-863-2214 or visit www.WCArtGuild.org.

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