DECEMBER 2017 1 As we race toward 2018 it is impossible for an active citizen of this great city to deny how absolutely incredible 2017 has been. The downtown artwalks have been bigger and bet- ter than ever, 9th St Sudios, in it’s rookie year, has raised the bar in all aspects of event pro- duction, and business is booming downtown. Can wait to see what the next 12 months hold.

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CONTRIBUTORS tim maloney samuel pak johnny divine cindy kahler thomas james cook william schultz dr. todd giles

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2 WWW.THEHUBNTX.COM DECEMBER 2017 3 EntertainmentEntertainment GuideGuide ofof WichitaWichita FallsFalls December 2 Gallery Night A Christmas Story RIP @ Stick’s Place @ 8th & Ohio @ Wichita Theatre Ongoing events: Vanity’s Open Jam Ralph Stearn’s Art Opening December 16 every Monday @ 608 Art Show @ The Maplewood WF Symphony Lounge @ 9th St. Studios Christmas Special 5th Annual City @Memorial Audito- Fantasy of Lights Anthony Castillo LightsTrolley Tour rium Every Night @ Gypsy Uncorked @The W.F. Recre- @MSU ation Center, 10th Anthony Castillo WF Gun & Knife & Indiana – Room @ Gypsy Uncorked Dru’s Open Jam Show @ MPEC 202 every Tuesday Chess Tournament @ Old Town Saloon The Nutcracker December 8 @ Sikes Senter Mall Ballet @ Memorial Ryan Roberts $2 Tuesdays With Auditorium @ Gypsy Uncorked December 20 Harvey and Tim Karaoke @ Stick’s Place Santa House Shane Mercer @ The Maplewood @ The Kell House @ Stick’s Place Open Jam December 21 first Wednesday, Electri-Critters Cody Johnson Shane Mercer open mic @ River Bend @ Kay Yeager @ Stick’s Place third Wednesday Coliseum @ Iron Horse Pub The Roast of December 22 Ryan Thomas Kris Lager Band Shane Smith & The Open Blues Jam every @ The Deep End @ Iron Horse Pub Saints with Wednesday @ Stick’s Drew Fish Band Place Sylvia December 9 @ Iron Horse Pub @ Backdoor Theatre Sej Miles C&W Dance Night every @ Gypsy Uncorked December 24 Thursday & Friday with Fire Department Cowboys Watch Live Music TBA Christmas Parade Hip Hop Showcase Party @ Deli Planet @ Stick’s Place @ Downtown @ The Deep End Iowa Park December 25 Open Mic every Friday Santa Paws Hustle Merry Christmas! @ 8th St. Coffee House A Christmas Story 5K Fun Run hosted @ Wichita theatre by the YMCA ben- December 27 Live music every Friday efiting P.E.T.S. Mannheim Steam- @ Lonesum Dove Back In Black @ Lake Wichita roller Christmas by AC/DC Tribute Park Chip Davis Live model painting @ Iron Horse Pub @ Memorial Audi- every Monday $5 A Christmas Story torium @Seventh St. Studio December 3 @ Wichita Theatre Santa House December 28 Live music every Friday @ The Kell House December 10 Armadillo Flatts @ Frank & Joes Cowboys Watch @Stick’s Place Electri-Critters Party @ Deli Planet Live music every Friday @ River Bend December 30 Race Rutledge December11 Jake Worthington every Saturday December 4 Rodney Johnson @Iron Horse Pub @ Texas Nite Life Santa House Band @ The Kell House @ Iron Horse Pub December 31 Open mic every Sunday 3rd Annual Maple- @ Mustang Bar Electri-Critters Sej Miles wood Masquerade @ River Bend @Gypsy Uncorked with DJ MF Maniac Follow The Hub of NTX on Facebook for live December 6 December 14 Kill Devil with and at-large reporting, Karaoke Kenny Gregory Leddit Ride updates, and additions. @ The Maplewood @ Stick’s Place Grab a friend, see a show! Cowboys Watch December 7 December 15 Party @ Deli Planet WF Art Association Bryson Lawrence @ Gypsy Uncorked 4 WWW.THEHUBNTX.COM TIPS AND TALES FROM OUTBACK with Johnny Divine (Outback Studios 940-613-8436)

A Christmas Wish For All portantly, your ancestry. To deny any citizen their What a year it has been! Have you ever ridden on right to pursue any part of the American dream is a roller coaster? That’s what this year has been like! to stand against America. From a quite controversial President Of The I am not oblivious to the fact that there are peo- United States, to record breaking mass shootings, ple out there that take advantage of the American to accusations of inappropriate behavior coming dream. I also know there are people out there that out of the woodwork, to the threat of terrorism, would love to bring down the American dream. to constant calls of “fake news”, and to too many But these are not the people I speak of. I am talk- more out of this world stories, I don’t think I have ing about our neighbors, our family, our fellow seen such a flood of craziness, tears, and hatred. I citizens. And it certainly breaks my heart to see simply have not seen enough happiness and good the insults hurled at our fellow Americans on so- will lately. cial media, not by outsiders, but by our very own I know life can’t be all sunny and rosy every day. It citizens. This is more like the American night- never has been. And I don’t want to get all mushy mare! about nice things for fear of being called a “snow- To sum it up, I would like to make a simple flake”, but it seems I am watching the United States, Christmas wish. In this season of joy, let’s actu- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all, become ally have joy. In this season of peace, let’s actually the United States, divided, and only here to push have peace. In this season of love, let’s actually one’s own agenda. have love. And may it carry over onto the new I shiver to think of the good that can be done year and every year after that. when folks work together, when people of very di- With that, I wish verse backgrounds and beliefs can find common each and every one ground, and when people from different political of you (and not just leanings can realize that others have different life those that agree stories that shape their needs and wishes. I shiver with me) a Merry because it often seems like an unreachable goal. Christmas, and I But I try to remain hopeful that our great country must ask, what’s so can find its bearings once again. funny about peace, I don’t want to take sides on any argument or dis- love, and under- cussion, but I do firmly believe in the American standing? dream. This dream consists of a country, founded over two hundred years ago, that opened its doors -Johnny Divine to diversity. Diversity in all walks of life, whether it is your choice of reli- gion or lack of religion, your standing in society, or perhaps an anti-social stance, your mental ca- pacities or lack of said capacities, your tastes in fashion, your sense of humor, your choice of partners, your physical attributes, and, very im-

DECEMBER 2017 5 It is unheard of for a band to acci- ever growing fan base and ride dentally come together and work Out Write Legends this train as far as they can take it. in a perfect symbiotic relation- They are even looking to start ship, but this is the case for sorting out more gigs which al- Out Write Legends. Officially low all age groups. Out Write forming in February 2016, Legends feels that there needs Zack Skinner and Opie Lee, the to be an encouragement to the co founders, first met in a jam younger generations to step session with some other musi- outside of their bubble and cians. Zack on lead guitar could taste the metal scene. Their throw Opie with practically goal is to turn at least one head any riff and Opie follow along each show, to spark an inter- every step of the way with his est in their music or scene. “I bass. Looking for a drummer, don’t see these kids picking up a friend who brought a friend guitars anymore,” Zack finds. who had also brought a friend Pick up an instrument. Go to who had never played drums While playing, the band injects Out Write Legends will be busy a show. Listen to local music, before, sat right down and killed so much energy into the crowd, the rest of 2017, creating and per- open your ears to something new. a Lamb of God song, first try. there is no choice left but to go fecting new material to bring in Even if metal may not seem like Looking no more, they scooped completely crazy. Zack and Opie the new year. There should be a your thing or you’re too scared to Arthur Rinker to join their band. have no problem jumping in with good contrast with Zack’s brutal go to a show, give it a try and you The newest addition to the lineup the crowd while they play, thrash- death metal lyrics and Matt’s in- may find the life of the party you is Matt Burnett who is a long- ing along, carrying the energy. spirational lyrical approach. Their were always looking for. time metal loving friend of Opie’s. The band is known to have given new EP should be set for release Metalheads are some of the most Starting his career singing in his the crowd a between Feb- humble and friendly communities car with pure passion and work, round of shots ruary and out there. They will always greet Matt is now lead vocalist for Out during their March, so you with open arms. No matter Write Legends. set to keep the be looking the age gap, race, sexual preference Out Write Legends was started by party going. for an EP re- you’re always welcome. Out Write metalheads for metalheads. Zack With tons of lease show Legends just wants to strengthen felt that there just aren’t enough intricate riffs, during that the metal community and they metal bands in Wichita Falls, so heavy break- time. Along want for you to have a good time. they made a band to make the downs, and with the EP This band was brought together metal community stronger. “I heavy verses, in 2018, Out to keep the metal alive and going. don’t want to be the biggest or the who could Write Leg- They live for the energy and life best. It’s not about that because I possibly con- ends looks of the brotherhood in the metal love all the genres and different tain them- to put out scene. Zack and Opie welcome kinds of things around here. I selves. They new merch you to their upcoming year with, think Wichita Falls is very multi- t horou g h ly and play sev- “ Come with an open mentality. cultural when it comes to arts and encourage eral shows in Don’t get hurt, get sweaty, and just I just want to see what I can do to the crowd to Wichita Falls have a good time.” Keep your eyes better the scene I love and that I’m come up on and the DFW peeled for upcoming shows in the a part of.” their set and area. In 2018, new year. Metal lover or not, you Out Write Legends is all about get rowdy they are set to will be entertained. getting the party started and mak- with them. broaden their -William Schultz ing sure everyone has a great time. 6 WWW.THEHUBNTX.COM DECEMBER 2017 7 KaratKarat BarBar && BistroBistro While some may be lamenting the lack of cup- “Ganache To Go will make quick serve cakes from behind Ganache Cupcake Lounge’s food, almost a deli style counter with closed doors, others are eagerly looking for- cupcakes and sandwiches that are ward to Ganache at its new location downtown healthy whole foods. There will also be a in the Zales Building on the corner of 8th and separate restaurant called The Karat Bar Ohio. and Bistro. The venue will pay homage Ganache Cupcake Lounge closed its doors to it’s history with it’s name, decor, and on October 28th with the goal of moving ev- a mural of the building’s original tenant, erything into the Zales Building at the corner Morris Zale. “We will be serving fresh, of 8th and Ohio, downtown. Ganache Co. pur- well made food sourced locally and with chased the building 2 years ago, and it is cur- everything made by hand from scratch. rently under renovation. We want the restaurant to feel special, Amber Schacter is the owner of Ganache prestigious not pretentious,” she stressed. Cupcake Lounge and of The Yard under the “Our chef will be Kyle Dalka. He is from flag of Ganache Co. She will not just be reopen- the Austin area, and we have been work- ing Ganache, she will be opening 3 new estab- ing on the concept for the new restau- lishments in that building that will be bigger rant, for over a year. It will be an upscale and better than their namesake. casual full service restaurant and bar”, “We are really excited about the new loca- says Amber. “There will be a permanent tion. We will be servicing the businesses and art fixture in the restaurant. David Fowl- residents downtown. People don’t realize how er has painted a large mural in the space many people live downtown, and it can some- of The Karat, featuring Morris Zale”. times become a ghost town down there after She is also planning on opening a third five,” Amber said. business in the Zales Building that will The restaurants are expected to draw custom- be called the Morris Supper Club that will ers in from all over Wichita Falls as well. open after the first of the year. “It will be

8 WWW.THEHUBNTX.COM a white table cloth, fine dining person to afford fine jewelry by restaurant with an extensive old letting them make payments. The world wine list. It is named after building was also the first location Morris Zale and we are very ex- of Zales Jewelry Store that is now cited about it,” Amber said. a billion dollar company. She isn’t The space boasts an early 1900’s just interested in the building’s diamond vault that will be uti- renovations, she is also interested lized as whiskey and wine lock- in it’s past as well. “It is important ers for patrons of the supper club. for me to tell the story. I think that The restaurant will be serving a lot of the time we forget our his- lunch and dinner, with everything tory. To be able to preserve history from aged local rib eye steak to and share that with the commu- club sandwiches. “We will be of- nity is very important to me”, says fering things that aren’t available Amber. “I believe that we are hav- in Wichita Falls, with a new level ing a Renaissance in Wichita Falls. of service and hospitality,” Am- We are not the redheaded step- ber explained. “We have always child of the Metroplex. I hope that wanted to be downtown,” she this building, and all the buildings continued, “The building itself is downtown, are filled with an en- very special. It is located in Depot trepreneurial energy.” Square, which was the heart of the She is planning on continuing to city 100 years ago.” develop the property. “The spaces Amber explained that Morris that we aren’t using we are going Zale, the original owner of the to renovate, and lease, and hope building, was the first jeweler that to find other interesting things for made it possible for a middle class the downtown area”, she said. -cindy kahler thomas

DECEMBER 2017 9 10 WWW.THEHUBNTX.COM DECEMBER 2017 11 JamesJamesJames CookCookCook I will never forget the format began in 2010 first time I heard James when he founded James Cook perform live. It Cook & The Audacity, was in 2013. He opened with Ricci Amador and with a Tonic number, If Douglas Boyd. Here he You Could Only See. The was able to rock out cov- crowd seemed to really ers and originals, but enjoy this cover tune, so he really wanted a plat- for song number two, in form to do only original the back room of Toby’s songs, and in 2015 made on a chilly December the decision to dissolve night, he played a Te- The Audacity and ven- nacious D song- an ex- ture out solo. This deci- tremely raunchy, filthy, sion provided James the nasty Tenacious D song. opportunity to write a Now, this may not seem wider variety of tunes. like a big deal...... but let His lyrics became more me back track for a min- heart felt and story like. ute. James wasn’t at Toby’s “I loved entertaining. I that night to play music. had to learn how to do It was his night off and both, be a good writer he was there with his and entertainer”, James wife, Stacie, and hanging out with sic career began right after graduating from Wichita Falls High School. added. James started attending friends. It was my band that was His early days consisted of mostly rock and blues cover tunes. While singer/songwriter competitions playing Toby’s that night, and I progressing, and learning from other musicians around him, he began where he said he got inspired to dig asked if James would do a couple writing original tunes. “I played in rock bands, so every song I wrote deeper into the craft of songwrit- of songs. Two songs later I regret- ended up getting rocked”, James said. His final attempt at the rock band ing. He said, “You have to go into ted it. Never the less, James does a those competitions not expecting lot less raunchy music now days. to win. There are so many great He has become one of the top artists there to learn from, and if singer songwriters in the area and you happen to win, it’s a bonus”. tours the entire state of Texas on a James did win studio time at Fort regular basis. Worth Sound at a Rattle Magazine James is proud to have been born competition. This allowed him to and raised in Wichita Falls. In record his first album. fact, he’s not afraid to speak up Fast forward a couple of years and defend his city when someone to 2017. James recorded his lat- is speaking negatively about it; I’ve est project this year, Lullaby For heard him do it. The Rapture, which he describes James has played in several bands as one continuous idea with no and with countless amazing musi- real radio single. He explains, “It’s cians over the years. Many years. a concept album. I love albums, Twenty years, to be exact. His mu- but I get nervous about that be- cause I’m in radio and know that 12 WWW.THEHUBNTX.COM people no longer listen to whole albums higher ups” weren’t listening to his show. anymore. It’s all about singles. Now days, James recounted his approach to do his people are just creating Spotify, one hit show at The Buzz, “I’m going to take it as wonder singles.” far as I can”. James did just that. He, as James is promoting this album with a well as many of his listeners, described Texas tour named after one of the tracks his show as “raunchy”. He got away with on the album, Failure’s Not An Option, his edgy show until, once again, a syndi- and is also tying that in with raising cated show filled his spot. funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters, which When they heard the news, Keith Vaughn has raised over $500 in donations so for. and Lindy Parr from Cumulus Media Being one of the busiest musicians in the told James that they had a place for him. north Texas area, James isn’t just coasting James moved over to The Bear for a bit on this tour. He is planning a new album and then KLUR before ending up at 94.9 that he intends to begin recording in Jan- Outlaw. He loved The Outlaw and found uary. He will be backed on this project a permanent home there. Other stations by his latest band. He has been touring played nationally popular songs repeat- with Ricci Amador on drums, Christo- edly, but James “loved the authenticity pher Brackett on electric guitar, and Tim of the music scene” associated with The Maloney on bass. Without question, this Outlaw. is an extremely solid group of musicians. The Outlaw was birthed 11 years ago to Also on the horizon for James’ music is fill the void left with Jim Nash stopped a distribution deal. Cook penned a deal doing his Honky Tonk Friday Nights, with Fort Worth based Smith Entertain- where he played up and coming Texas ment to have not only his new album, but country artist such as Stoney Larue and his past work distributed around Texas. Roger Creager, artists that are now highly This is the same company that distributes successful, but at the time just wanted to the Billy Bob’s Live projects. be heard. When James took the helm at James is not only popular locally for his The Outlaw he had to reinvent himself. music, he is also a radio personality. He Raunchy wasn’t going to cut it with this recalls that his interest in the field spiked audience. This took place in the spring of in 2003 when 106.3 The Buzz hit the air- 2010, a renaissance year for James. 2010 waves. “I never heard a station like that was also the year that he met his wife, Sta- in this town”, he stated. They were play- cie, who aided his desire to mature and ing current hits and they had a bit of a re-evaluate his antics and his future. jagged edge to them. James decided that So far James has 14 years of radio and he would love to be a DJ for them and 20 years of musicianship under his belt, walked in to interview with no education and has no intentions of slowing down or experience, just his personality. Well, any time soon. In fact, he’s more active he had enough personality to land a po- than ever. His current Failure’s Not An sition. Option tour has taken him and his band He started on 92.9 NIN as a co-host, but from Amarillo to Houston and beyond. only lasted a few months before the time You can catch him at the upcoming 4th slot was replaced with the Kidd Krad- Annual Holiday Candemonium at Iron dock show. He then moved over to The Horse Pub. Cover is $7 ($6 for college/ Buzz. James began pushing the boundar- military), $8 for Minors, or 5 canned ies with the content that he discussed on goods. All proceeds benefit the Wichita air and came to the realization that “the Falls Area Food Bank. DECEMBER 2017 13 ShooterShooterShooter JenningsJenningsJennings Free time. Something Shooter the hardest working country artist to be able to have my own meant Cobb. “Dave is one of my favorite Jennings does NOT have. Produc- to date. a lot. We got to flex all the records. people and working with him is al- ing up and comers, recording his Let’s start by talking about Jen- Everything from O Back in Coun- ways a blast… we have a very special own music, writing, touring and nings’ album that he released Nov try to Countach.” Shooter used chemistry that goes way back to the promoting and hanging with his 11th of 2017 Shooter Jennings Live to attend the club with his father, beginning. The stuff we were doing children takes up most of his life at Billy Bob’s. He was the 48th art- Waylon Jennings and his mother, on Let’s Put the O Back in Country these days. “I always tell people I ist recorded Live at Billy Bob’s Texas Jessi Colter, as a child. in 2005, people were looking at us haven’t been bored in about a year on Thursday, November 10th 2016 Jennings’ new single “Do You Love like we were cross eyed and now all and a half. Airplanes are the only and was a part of the 35th Anniver- Texas” is the first to come from his the stuff sounds like that” Jennings time I get to relax. I love a good air- sary Celebration. “I’m really proud upcoming album, due out early in recalled. plane flight.” states Jennings. His of that record… I’ve always been a 2018. The album has him teaming Shooter was working on a dark efforts are what makes him one of big fan of the Billy Bob’s Series, so up with his ol’ studio buddy, Dave album that he eventually shelved

14 WWW.THEHUBNTX.COM because, “I felt like right now peo- collection of his father, Waylon Jen- ple need a good time record. Some- nings’ demos that were never re- thing that gave a voice to people leased and an album with a song his who don’t have a voice these days” father never released done by mul- he stated. Cobb came up with an tiple artists. The song was written idea to help with the flood relief about Muhummad Ali and includes in south Texas. They used the Re- versions from Willie Nelson and his build Texas Foundation, which daughter and son, his mother, Jessi country legend, George Strait, had Colter, Kirstofferson, Jesse Dayton, been supporting, plus Dave de- plus Shooter and Jamie Wyatt. “Pret- cided to get some heavy artillery ty wild version of that song,” Jennings to help promote it. The single has recalled. All this, plus he kicked off special guest appearances from his tour last year and is still going at Ray Benson, Jason Boland, Randy it full speed. Shooter Jennings can be Rogers, Kris Kirstofferson, Kasey heard all day long on our local sta- Musgraves and Whiskey Myers, all tion, 94.9 The Outlaw. Catch him on screaming “ Hell Yeah”. the dial before catching a show. Also released last month, was a -James Cook

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DECEMBER 2017 15 WFSOWFSOWFSO CelebratesCelebratesCelebrates HolidaysHolidaysHolidays withwithwith CanadianCanadianCanadian BrassBrassBrass With two concerts under his belt as the new privilege to have them in Wichita Falls this year. multi-media family-friendly concert featuring Music Director-Conductor, Fouad Fakhouri “They are tremendous musicians and very enter- video from all of the Pixar films. will lead the Wichita Falls Symphony Or- taining,” says Bennett, a brass musician himself. To learn more about the remainder of the chestra on December 16th in a special holiday “This is a must see program!” WFSO’s season, you can visit wfso.org or follow concert with internationally-renowned guest Not only will the concert be a treat for audience them on Facebook (Wichita Falls Symphony), artists Canadian Brass. While last month’s members and the orchestra alike, it will also be the Twitter (@WFSO), Instagram (wf_so), or Snap- concert celebrated the dedication of our men first time Maestro Fakhouri has collaborated with chat (wfsymphony). You can also check out the and women in the armed services, this month’s concert celebrates the season with favorites such as “White Christmas,” “Sleigh Ride,” and “Ding Dong Merrily on High.” According to Wayne Bennett, WFSO violin- ist and Music Librarian, the Grammy Award- winning Canadian Brass “has changed the way brass quintet music is played. Before, it was al- ways five guys in tuxedos sitting in a semicircle playing classical music with no audience inter- action. The Canadian Brass play more current music, walk around stage wearing their white tennis shoes, and have lots of interaction with the audience, all while playing very difficult music at an amazing level.” Along with the Christmas classics mentioned above, concert- goers will also be entertained with songs like “Go Tell it on the Mountain,” “Penny Lane,” and “Beale Street Blues.” To date, the ensemble has produced over 130 albums, including seasonal favorites such as Photo Credit: Bo Huang Christmas Time is Here, A Very Merry Christ- the quintet. Fakhouri had this to say about the Canadian Brass at canadian.brass.com, as well mas, and A Holiday Tradition. Also good lis- concert: “I am extremely excited to perform with as on Facebook, Twitter (@CanadianBrass), In- tening during the holidays are The Canadian such a fantastically gifted and talented group of stagram (@candianbrass), and YouTube. Brass Go for Baroque and Canadian Brass: musicians. I have been a great fan of their work for -Dr. Todd Giles English Renaissance Music. a very long time. This con- The quintet, which will celebrate fifty years cert performance, without as an ensemble in 2020, has toured widely a doubt, is bound to get throughout the US and Canada, as well as our audience in the spirit in Japan, Europe, and the Middle East. To- of the holiday season.” day, Canadian Brass’s roster includes founder To round out the concert Chuck Daellenbach (tuba), Caleb Hudson and season, the WFSO will be Christopher Coletti (trumpets), Achilles Liar- joined by pianist Martin makopoulos (trombone), and Bernhard Scully Camacho on February (horn). 24th for a performance of Prior to joining the WFSO on the 16th, they Edvard Grieg’s Piano Con- will be performing at venues in Kansas City, certo in A Minor. On April Milwaukee, and Houston, to name a few of 4th, the WFSO brings Pix- their early December concerts. It is truly a ar in Concert to Texoma, a 16 WWW.THEHUBNTX.COM FallsFalls FactsFacts The “falls” of Wichita Falls were constructed after nearly a century of visi- tors searching for the town’s namesake, left only to be disappointed. The original falls were located up stream on the east side of town. In 1886 a flood passed over the town, taking the 4 feet roaring falls with it. Wichita Falls was left fallsless for too long. The natives became restless until then Mayor Charles Harper stepped up with a plan to “Put the falls back in Wichita Falls”. He called it a symbol of hope for the community and was able to raise $400,000 through private fund-raising. The 54 foot, man- made structure was completed in 1986 and revealed at the 2nd annual “Falls Fest”. Now when visitors come seeking out the falls, they don’t have to search for long. Located right off southbound I-44, the new falls are impossible to miss and are easily accessed through the service road or a walk through Lucy Park.

DECEMBER 2017 17 18 WWW.THEHUBNTX.COM 8th8th8th8th8th St.St. St.St.St. CoffeeCoffee CoffeeCoffeeCoffee HouseHouse HouseHouseHouse IsIs IsIsIs BiggerBigger BiggerBiggerBigger AndAnd AndAndAnd BetterBetter BetterBetterBetter Five years ago, Jen and Ric- expect to grow considerably. ci Amador took a leap of faith Music is also a big part of their and opened the 8th Street Cof- new business plan. “The kind of fee House downtown. That leap thing that we are creating is a place turned into a coffee house and for local artists to play”, Ricci said. restaurant that was overflowing “I want everything acoustic, and with customers. we will have full bands that are But Jen didn’t always sell cof- acoustic. It is a good challenge for fee. “I was a receptionist for a long a band to do acoustic music. We time”, Jen said. “It was so boring. I are also very family friendly and don’t think I could ever sit behind want people to bring their kids. a desk again”. Jen later found a job There is nowhere in town for kids at the coffee shop in the hospital. to see live music except for the “I loved making coffee”, she said outdoor venues. We are differ- with a smile. “I love coffee.” That ent”, Ricky stressed. “If you want love led her to open her own busi- to rock your head off, you can go ness, which is now being expand- to other places.” ed into the old Corner Emporium “I think the business reflects shop that was her neighbor. With who we are”, Ricci said. “We are this expansion comes a new name, humble, down to earth people. I 8th Street Coffee House Café and want it to be comfortable so that Corner Market. But as the name anyone can come in”. suggests, they aren’t just serving One of their best kept secrets is coffee and food; they will also the delicious breakfast items they have a small grocery store. They serve upon request all day. “We have punched a hole through the have Sundays that we hardly serve wall that divided the two spaces lunch at all”, said business manag- and will continue to operate in the er D’Ann Delcoure, who happens original location as well. to be Jen’s sister. “Obviously we always wanted It is no secret, though, how pop- to have this space, but the gro- ular the 8th Street Coffee House is cery store idea came about when now. “We started with 3 employ- we found out that the owner was ees, and now have 11, and we will going to turn the floors upstairs probably hire another 3”, Jen said into apartments”, Jen said. “Thirty with a smile. “We have grown.” apartments will be going in above D’Ann added, “Our daily num- us and that is a big plus for us, and bers have doubled what we did we are a big plus for them.” l a s t y e a r ”. “We carry your basic grocery With all they have to offer, it will items, and more specialty items cialty items include local honey, soaps, lotions, candles, and items from be no surprise that the combina- will be added as we go”, Jen said. Smarty Plants Teas and Tinctures.” tion 8th Street Coffee House Café “We will also have “grab and go” We will grow as we go, depending on demand”, Jen added. With so and Corner Market will be a huge readymade lunches with soups, many people living downtown, not to mention the number of people success. And that’s no secret ei- salads and sandwiches. Our spe- that now come downtown to frequent the stores and restaurants, they ther. -cindy kahler thomas DECEMBER 2017 19

Krav Maga Nick Delgadillo is a peaceful man. Nick. Although the training is seri- His countenance and positive atti- system It’s practical, real ous, it’s always real-world scenarios tude are contagious, and it’s easy to developed world, real time and the class is made up of average feel comfortable around him. But, for the Israel self-defense, and people that work normal jobs. make no mistake, Nick is no push Defense Forces it’s a great work Nick Delgadillo also works at over. He is a Starting Strength Sem- and Israeli out. The movements Wichita Falls Athletic Club, which inar Staff Coach, Krav Maga in- security forces. are instinctive, and is the first Starting Strength gym structor, and Muay Thai and Brazil- The name translates as should work easily under in the country. He’s been teach- ian Jujitsu practitioner. This gentle “contact-combat”. It’s considered to several scenarios. Nick describes ing people of all walks of life how giant is prepared. be an early version of MMA (mixed it as “a mindset, it’s taking normal to fight and lift for over 10 years. Nick began practicing martial arts martial arts). It was brought to the people with normal jobs and teach- Nick is highly effective in preparing in 2004. A family friend invited United States when the Illinois ing them techniques they can use in people, both mentally and physi- him to Mui Tia Boxing and, shortly State Police went overseas to learn a real world setting to defend them- cally, for sport, combat, or the game after, he came across Krav Maga on the technique and brought it back selves”. of life. T.V. It didn’t take him long to earn and began training others. Defense Krav Maga opened at As his website says, “Mediocrity his instructor certification in Krav Designed to learn quickly, the tech- 4036 Kemp Blvd on June1st of 2017. is the killer”. Maga. niques are simple and practical. It’s The classes are mostly made up of For more information on Nick Krav Maga was birthed in Israel as not a formal practice. There is no 18 years old and over. “It’s serious and Krav Maga, visit a military self-defense and fighting belt or promotion structure. subject matter. It’s for adults”, states www.defensewf.com

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A Wichita Falls insti- them before they leave.” them around for two months to get tution, Pioneer 3, was Brady was a professional cow- the ropes. Dwayna’s husband, Danny bought by Brady Crum- boy from 1975 to 1991, with his Richardson, was the inventory guy, pler and his two broth- best years between 1977 and 1978. and he stayed on beyond the call of ers, almost 3 years ago; When he quit he was still in the top duty to help me out.” Danny eventually and the character of the 15 bronc riders in Texas. He also trained his replacement. Brady has big restaurant has been pre- ran a dude ranch. “It was a three plans for the future of P3. First, he is served. However, the new ring circus,” he said with a smile. “I going to get a flag pole with Old Glory character in the restau- got kids, seniors and drunks. I got waving from the top of it. He wants to rant, Brady, now makes them all. We had parties, horse rid- honor his veteran customers. He also it even more fun to eat ing, hay rides, and even corporate has buildings behind the restaurant there. events. At one time we had a Wild that he would love to convert to a sup- Brady has worn many West Show there with almost com- per club with entertainment and an all hats; farmer, rancher, plete audience participation.” bar-b-q menu. He would also love to dude ranch owner, and Now his newest venture, P3, as have a beer garden. “I hope I get this professional bronco rider. it is commonly known, has gone all done before I die,” he said smil- He comes from a family through some changes. Don’t wor- ing. “Here is the cool thing about this that raised cutting hors- ry the menu hasn’t changed, and place; you can’t have too many friends. Above: Brady at his new restaurant. es. In fact, his father and Below: Brady in his prime, riding Ripcord Anna, the waitress brother were inducted who has been there into the National Cut- 58 years, will still wait ting Course Association on you if you sit in her Hall of Fame. Not to be booth. The changes outdone, Brady was just include new floors, recently inducted into the new restrooms and Rodeo Cowboy Hall of more fun. Brady has Fame. “I got nominated musicians come in on this year, and it is a tough Thursdays and some field,” he said. Saturdays to serenade Back at the restaurant, his quests, while he Brady loves to visit with makes the rounds to his clientele.“You would chat with them all. be hard pressed to find Some of his musical someone in this city that talent includes Dil- hasn’t eaten at P3, and if lon Pirkle, Ken Fields, they have, it wasn’t just Michael Merrill, Levi once,” he said. “We have Mullen, and his own people that come here musical daughter, Elaina Kay. I now have time to sit down with old every day just to interact Once a month they have square timers and hear their stories. I make with someone—the hu- dancing in the dining room. Brady pretty good friends,” he said. “I am man connection. I want said that they move the furniture trying to make memories every day.” to start conversations, and dance.Brady bought the restau- “A true Texan can have a good time and I want people to rant from longtime friends, Chris anywhere, and that is the attitude I know each other by first Raines and Dwayna Richardson, want this place to have,” he concluded. names,” he said. “If I don’t two daughters of O.D. McBride, (Fun fact: Brady’s daughter, Elaina, was the first know them when they get the founder of P3. “I was such good Hub cover story.) here, then I want to know friends with the people who owned -Cindy Kahler Thomas it they let me come in and follow 22 WWW.THEHUBNTX.COM RESTAURANTEUR AND COWBOY HALL OF FAME NOMINEE

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