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FREE! SHOPPING - ENTERTAINMENT - DINING - SERVICES - SALES & MORE! FREE! AroundTheTown.us ADVERTISE! [email protected] APRIL 2017 Nacogdoches Music Festival May 4, 5 & 6 to Feature 20+ Acts in Five Venues! The Nacogdoches Music Festival, formerly Big Music Festivals are still 3 days long Nac, was a festival produced by Texas Music Mag- and will consist of 20 or so shows, azine in 2015 and then produced locally after the but the larger festival will be held magazine decided not to participate in the 2015 fes- in August when our hotels gener- tival. “Nacogdoches Music Festival was created as ally see a drop in room nights and an economic development activity to promote tour- have the capacity for more guests. ism, hotel stays, and shopping,” said Kati Kennedy. The Mini-Nac festivals will allow “The festival was originally shopped between Na- the CVB to have ‘Stay and Play’ cogdoches and other communities in East Texas as a weekend promotions year round, partner to Texas Music Magazine’s existing festival, and our sponsors will receive year- Vivia Big Bend.” Nacogdoches was chosen due to round recognition. We are working the location and the university, but when Texas Mu- with local sponsors and state-level sic Magazine decided not to continue to produce the sponsors, many different promot- festival, the local committee decided to make some ers and state-wide radio sites, as changes to best fit our economy, timing, and to have well as have added venues.” ticket sales, t-shirt sales, and poster sales,” Kennedy room for growth. Kennedy, an executive board mem- “Last year, had we sold only a couple hundred commented. The lineup for the May Mini-Nac fes- ber with the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, and more tickets, we would have been at maximum ca- tival will be posted soon, as well as ticket sales and the chairman of the festival committee, said the fes- pacity among our venues. We are adding additional information for Nacogdoches Music Festival in Au- tival had to continue with the originally planned and venues and transportation options to allow for the gust. Those interested can visit www.nacogdoches- sponsored schedule in the second year, but this being festival to grow,” said Kennedy. The excitement music.com for information about tickets, sponsor- the third year, the committee is taking the steps to and support for the festival has led to many chang- ship opportunities, and bands who would like to be make the festival more beneficial to the local econ- es, which have happened quickly this year. “We are considered for booking can complete an online form omy and festival-goers, alike. “We will be hosting establishing our non-profit organization, Friends of there. Tickets for Mini-Nac will be $25 each festi- three smaller festivals throughout the year, the first Nacogdoches Music, which is the organization that val (three annually) and will provide all-access to the being the first weekend in May. These Mini-Nac will receive sponsorship funds and proceeds from MUSIC FESTIVAL - Page 2 My Overnight Success by Brad Maule “What was your afternoon in 1981. I lived in a small apartment on show business cliff. I didn’t know Andy Gibb, and big break in show Doheny Drive in Beverly Hills. That was the same in all my remaining years in Los Angeles never got business?” People street I had so unsuccessfully sold sandwiches when to meet him. I still wonder sometimes if he knew he almost always ask I first arrived in Los Angeles. gave me my big break. that question. I’ve I remember that day in particular because it was a “Great, go to the Palace Theatre, and on the way, never met anyone very dry spell for me work-wise. Suddenly the phone learn the words to the song. The orchestra recorded in my forty years rang, it was my manager. the song for Andy, so you have to sing in his key.” in show business He said, “Can you sing the song, “Arthur’s I didn’t know the song. It was a hit on the radio, that was “discov- Theme” from the Dudley Moore Oscar nominated so I listened and wrote down the lyrics as I scrambled ered” overnight. I’m film, “Arthur”? to get myself ready to go. I skidded into the Palace Brad Maule is a two-time Emmy-nom- sure they’re out “I…guess?” I didn’t have a clue what he was Theatre around two in the afternoon. The show start- inated actor now living in beautiful there somewhere, talking about. ed at five o’clock with me going on around six p.m. Nacogdoches where he teaches film- but they are few In typical agent/manager style, he got right to People gathered around me pushing me toward the making for the School of Art and act- ing for the School of Theatre at Ste- and far between. the point, “Nobody can find Andy Gibb for the show harried looking director of the show, while various phen F. Austin Atate University. I’m skipping tonight (American Movie Awards) at the Palace The- studio executives studied me like a bug. ahead about seven atre. Can you take his place?” I sat with my mouth The first hurdle was to sing the song for the di- years. I was by now, a working actor in television. open while my brain whirred with confusion and am- rector and producer. Luck was with me; the song was “Charlie’s Angels,” “Three’s Company,” “Too Close bition. in my key and I sang it well. All the “power” in the For Comfort,” “The White Shadow,” but nobody “Well?” my manager said. room looked at each other and seemed to nod their except my family knew, or cared, about it until one “Yes! Yes, I can do it!” I jumped right off the SUCCESS - Page 4 Page 2 April 2017 MUSIC FESTIVAL The Mustard Seed - Faith & mini festivals. Tickets to Nacogdoches Music Festival will be $45 and will also provide all-access, except for the sponsor party. Nacogdoches Music Festival will be 4 days and consist of 50 - 60 shows. Including other venues, such as Lugnutz, Inspirational Books & Gifts Fredonia Brewery, and possibly the soon-to-open Front Porch Distillery will allow by Cheryl Harvey Hill, Around the Town for variety and growth, as well as offer tourists a chance to visit much more of our town. Patti Miller had been thinking of taking on some kind of busi- ness for quite some time, but she wasn’t really sure what she wanted to do. That is until she discovered that the owner of Cottrell’s Chris- tian Bookstore, which had been in business for thirty-three years, was getting ready to retire. She and her husband, Tom, were friends of the Cottrell’s, they attended the same church, and she says she had been going to the bookstore for as long as she can remember. So on February 1st when Patti became the proud owner of the bookstore, she set about doing exactly what all women do when they move into a new house, or as in this case, a new business, she and her team set about making it her own. The name was the very first thing she changed, inspired by Matthew 17:20, the bookstore is now “The Mustard Seed”. This is not your average book- Folk Family Revival, shown above, store. This store offers up “Faith & Inspirational Books & Gifts”, with the empha- is another of the popular bands from sis on faith. previous festivals, as well as Chubby Despite never closing their doors, they have now completely renovated the Knuckle Choir, shown on page 1. bookstore from top to bottom and side to side. One full wall has become a lovely giant chalkboard where Patti can be creative in sharing a favorite Bible verse or simply announcing an item that is on sale, with only a piece of chalk. Very clever. She was innovative, not only in her design but in her amazing inventory as well. Literally, walls of books have been added and the bookshelves throughout the store are all new. There is a staggering style and variety of Bibles, even camouflaged Bibles for the men and women who serve our country, and there are many other Two Tons of Steel is one of the inspirational books as well. If you find a Bible you like, they will “heat stamp” it festival favorites. with your name, at no extra charge. They carry lots of devotionals and interesting books for children of all ages too. They have a large “Bible journaling” section too. Remember when you used a yellow highlighter to mark one of your favorite passages in your Bible and when your mother saw it you were grounded for a week? Or you wrote a note along the side margin of the page and the ink seeped through and ruined a couple of other pages of your Bible? Well, not any longer. You can now purchase special “Journaling Bibles” and even take a class to learn how to highlight it. They have an amazing array of tools which make it easy and fun to create a visual Scripture entry. They will be starting Bible journaling classes at The Mustard Seed in late May. They will teach you how to personalize these unique Bibles using gel pens, highlighters, markers, and watercolors that will not bleed through thin Bible paper, and make it come to life for you. It’s a creative way to meditate and reflect on your reading. They are especially proud of books written by local authors and they showcase those along with several other crafts by local artisans as well. All with the empha- sis on faith, but not limited to it. You will find some of the most beautiful jewelry, candles, and fragrant soaps. They stock a great selection of Michel Design Works, including, but not limited to, Magnolia, Lemon Basil, Lavender, Rosemary, Honey Almond. These make a great gift. You will also find beautiful signs, pillows, coffee mugs, unique kitchen towels, cookbooks and much much more. Right now they are getting ready for Easter and they plan to have a dedicated jewelry line avail- able by Mother’s Day so you can be sure they will have some incredibly beautiful PLEASE SUPPORT items, and/or the perfect book for your mother. They want you to feel at home in their store. You are encouraged to come in, sit down, relax, and take your time looking through the pages of a book or just OUR ADVERTISERS! browsing all the beautiful things they carry throughout the store. This simple quote is from their website. I think it reflects the vibe of the whole store, perfectly. Patti simply invites you to, “Come see us and get your inspiration to make today a great day!” Now, I think that is something we all want. Matthew 17:20, “ Because you have little faith, truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you”. (Just ask Patti, she’ll Our Pledge . . . verify this is true.) Around the Town and its publishers seek to provide the peo- ple of this area with news and information about the current The Mustard Seed events and happenings in the categories of dining, entertain- Faith & Inspirational Books & Gifts ment, sports and the arts, while providing a venue for retail 1330 N. University Drive, Nacogdoches, TX, 936.569.7794 and commercial establishments, as well as local artisans and non-profit and service organizations to present themselves to Patti Miller - The Mustard Seed the public. We also strive to feature some of the rich history [email protected], www.mustardseedbibles.com, and culture this area is particularly known for. www.facebook.com/mustardseedbibles

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APRIL 28-29, 2017 - OTT MOTORCYCLE RALLY Brought to you by Motorjam Productions, the Oldest Town in Texas Motorcycle Rally is a two day event full of fun and excitement. OTT 2017 will once again fea- ture a weekend full of live music, custom bike show, stunt shows, vendors, biker games, scenic rides, overnight camping & much more! One of the highlights of the event will be the 3rd annual OTT Warrior Ride benefiting the Wounded Warriors.

Pre Registration for the OTT Rally & OTT BBQ Cook Off is now OPEN! For a limited time every event ticket will include an OTT 2017 rally shirt included FREE! Weekend passes are still just $35 each, and include your 2017 OTT event shirt. This gets you in all the activities for the weekend, including all concerts, and of course the OTT BBQ Cook Off which samples to the public during the cook off on Saturday! OTT is one of the few remaining rally’s offering this free event shirt Anita Scott deal, and for just $35, you can’t beat it! Go to ottrally.com for all the info and to purchase tickets in advance!

You can find all the details on our events by visiting our Facebook page. If you are Nac County Exposition and planning a meeting or event please come by and tour our facility. We have rooms to accommodate small meetings to large conferences. We also offer weekday specials Civic Center Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Call us at 936-564-0849 and let us assist you with your next event! What’s Hot with Anita Scott

APRIL 1-2, 2017 - REGION V HIGH SCHOOL RODEO FINALS Free Admission and Free Parking. Saturday: Starting at 10:00 AM, Sunday: Starting at 9:00 AM. It’s down to the best ADVERTISE in of the best! Bring the family and support these high school athletes as they com- pete in Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Team Around The Town! Roping, Breakaway Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling and Goat Tying. Phone 936.554.5822 APRIL 8, 2017 - NACOGDOCHES JAYCEES RED DIRT MUD RUN There is no mud worse than RED MUD! This course is a combination open pasture Info@AroundThe Town.us (on an abandoned horse track) and Wooded Trails with tons of scenery. There will be over 25 obstacles to challenge you, including a Mud Bog, that trucks have a tough time getting thru. There are modified the routes for every level (beginner, SUCCESS advanced and HARDCORE). All runners get a t-shirt and a medal! heads yes at once. Now, the director took over. He told me to walk from the back of the audience The day-of entry fee is $70, but you can get discounts for signing up early. We will as I sang and to stop at a couple of pre-assigned seats to sing to whoever would be see you out on the course! REMEMBER ALL YOUTH (under 18) MUST RUN sitting there. That done, they sent me to wardrobe and makeup. I didn’t have a tux, WITH AN ADULT. so someone said to an usher, “You, give this kid your tux.” I was ushered into a dressing room to change and wait for the show to start. I Largest Team Competition (Registration Deadline to be counted is April 7th, 8pm). ran over and over the lyrics to Arthur’s Theme in my mind. It seemed like seconds, The Jaycees will make an in-kind donation to a local charity/non-profit with the but I imagine it was a couple of hours, and then they brought me to the set. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd largest teams. Team members must be signed up to run the 5K. Palace was filled with movie stars, producers, agents, and all the people in Holly- First ($500), Second ($300), Third ($200). wood I had been wishing I could meet, but never had. I stood at the back of the audience waiting for my cue to sing. The stage man- Get signed up early and save!! Also, there are NO SURPRISE ACTIVE FEES this ager standing next to me asked me, “What are you going to do if you forget your year. Instead of giving a $5 discount to runners that join a team, the Nacogdoches song?” I looked at her and said, “We’ll just stop filming and I’ll reshoot the song.” Jaycees have decided to cover the Active.com processing fee for ALL RUNNERS. She looked at me in a mix of pity and horror and said, “Honey, this show is live. Prices are scheduled to change as follows: Fifteen million people are watching you tonight.” Then, she pushed me out into the March 1st - March 31st: $55.00 spotlight. April 1st - April 7th: $65.00 Roger Moore (James Bond) introduced me. He said, “In the tradition of the Day of Race: $70.00 show must go on, we have a young unknown singer tonight…Ladies and Gentle- Packet Pickup will be Friday, April 7th at the Nacogdoches Expo Center from men, Brad Maule.” 5:00-7:00 PM, and on-site at 8:00 AM raceday. With my heart, somewhere up in my throat, I sang and walked down through the audience just like the director had told me. I stopped and sang to the people in APRIL 15, 2017 - CROSSFIT NAC the audience as directed (It happened to be Lynn and Vanessa Redgrave). I finished This extreme fitness challenge is a BEAST! Time-8:00-5:00. Type-Co-Ed Teams the song as I walked on stage. The crowd clapped and I stumbled my way off stage. of 3 (at least 1 female per team) RX and Scaled. The entry fee is $240 per team David Frost, the producer of the show, came to me and said, “The American dream with a cash prize of $2000 for first place RX. For complete details and registra- has come true for you! Tonight Brad, you are a star!” tion go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-crossfit-nac-team-competition-tick- After the show, they put me in a limo and took me to Chasen’s Restaurant. ets-31048803808. Chasen’s was the most famous restaurant in Los Angeles at that time. As I walked in, people clapped me on the shoulder and applauded. All those closed doors of APRIL 21-23 - VINTAGE MARKET DAYS Hollywood seemed to open at once. I was part of the club (I thought). Vintage Market Days is back! Browse through this upscale vintage-inspired mar- After the party, they put me back in that limo, it made a U-turn and parked ket featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home across the street. I lived on Doheny and Beverly Boulevard directly across from décor, outdoor furnishings consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little Chasen’s Restaurant. I stepped from that long black limo back into my $150 a more. There are so many unique things to see you’ll need a truck to haul off all month reality. your finds! The Market is a three day event with vendors inside the Civic Center The next morning, I got up and went to a laundry mat to wash my clothes. I and covering the Main Arena. If you have never attended before, grab your friends dropped the tux off at the Palace Theatre. When I got back to my apartment, there and a wagon and enjoy a day of Retail Therapy! was a call from my agent/manager. Gloria Monty, the legendary producer of the Friday, April 21, 2017 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm is the Early Buying Event (3-Day soap opera, “General Hospital” had seen me on “The American Movie Awards” Pass) $10. last night and wanted to meet with me. I spent the next twenty-two years as “Dr. Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and admission is $5. Tony Jones on General Hospital”. Overnight success. Page 5 April 2017 Chamber Connection by Kelly Daniel Membership & Marketing Manager at the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce County Agriculture

Award Recipients Rhonda Oaks Named Lufkin District Public Information Officer Communications Division Our County blesses all with amazing Texas Department of Transportation beauty iI always look forward to this time of year when the County’s Agribusiness committee announces its agriculture award recipients. Those who are honored are great contributors to our community. They are strong and solid individuals, fam- ilies and businesses that make positive impacts in our local economy and to our It’s Not the Truck’s Fault quality of life. The four award recipients for this year are: My dad drove a big truck for several years, “cross country” as he referred to it. I • Hyman and Ben Boozer Family is Farm Family of the Year (sponsored by Tipton was young and I don’t remember much about it, but mom told the story for years how Ford-Lincoln); my sister and I would giggle and run for the door when we heard that big diesel turn • Hank Curbow is the Pete Smith Agriculture Pioneer (sponsored by Heritage toward home. He hauled pipe and today when I see a truck loaded with pipe I think Land Bank); about how difficult those years must have been with a young family. • Borders Poultry Supply, Inc. is Agribusiness of the Year (sponsored by First As a girl, I didn’t care about job security or how much knowledge it took to op- Bank & Trust East Texas); and erate a big rig. I stood by the road or peered out the back windshield of a car many • Melvin Adams is the Agriculture Educator of the Year (sponsored by Citizens times, pumping my arm up and down in the air, signaling the approaching big rig 1st Bank). driver to honk the air horn. The noise of the tires and roar of the engine as the truck passed was exciting. All of the above will be recognized at It wasn’t until I was a young adult that I actually took my first ride in a big truck. the Agriculture Appreciation & Awareness Ban- It was a little scary for me, not because the truck was dangerous, but because the quet presented by TFP Nutrition set for Monday, motorists darting in and out of traffic didn’t know how quickly things could change April 10 at the Nacogdoches County Exposition because of a bad driving decision. One driver who pulled out in front of us on US 59 & Civic Center. In addition to a nice steak dinner at the Angelina River Bridge came dangerously close to finding out. made possible by Mast Cattle & Timber Invest- We forget that it takes much longer (in time and distance) to stop a truck. A loaded ments, attendees will enjoy seeing the Gary and truck will weigh up to or in excess of 80,000 pounds and requires a longer accelera- Sue Atkins Agricultural Scholarship Awards pre- tion and deceleration time than a vehicle. sented to Nacogdoches County students. A 3,500-pound vehicle doesn’t stand a chance up against an 80,000-pound truck/ The Agribusiness committee takes nominations trailer. Trucking is big business in Texas. On Interstate highways, trucking is the pre- for these awards each year and spends a good dominant way to move freight across the state. In East Texas, loaded trucks travel our deal of time working through the award naming roads each day. Safety is a primary concern for TxDOT with regard to commercial process and to organize a banquet open to all. Led truck traffic on Texas roadways. Melvin Adams by Chairman Angela Shannon with Texas Farm You should know how and when to pass a truck safely. Make sure that the entire Credit, the committee members include representatives of the Nacogdoches truck appears in your rearview mirror before returning to the lane. It is common for a County Chamber of Commerce, Nacogdoches County Farm Bureau, Nacogdo- car to be “clipped” when a driver cuts too closely in front of a truck, thus sending it ches Convention and Visitors Bureau, Nacogdoches Economic Development across the roadway. It’s not the truck’s fault. Corp., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Cooperative Extension Program, If you brake suddenly in front of a truck, it is likely the truck can’t stop before Pineywoods RC&D, Stephen F. Austin State University - Agriculture Department hitting you, thus rolling up onto your vehicle. It’s not the truck’s fault. Always leave and the Texas Forest Service. All are co-sponsors of the event and are certainly approximately four car lengths between the back of your vehicle and the front of any aware of the current culture and accomplishments being made in the Nacogdo- large truck. ches agriculture industry. Trucks have what is known as “no zones.” No zones are dangerous areas for ve- Anyone who would like to attend the banquet on April 10 should contact the hicles to travel because they are not in view of the truck driver. The four blind spots Nacogdoches County Chamber at 936-560-5533. Tickets are $28 each and tables where vehicles will disappear from a truck driver’s view are just behind the truck cab for eight are available for $300. on both sides, directly behind the truck and directly in front of the front bumper. I hope to see the Civic Center packed with people showing their appreciation Remember, if you are behind a truck and you can’t see a truck driver’s side mir- and congratulations for these who are so deserving! ror, he can’t see you. A truck turning right will take up more than one lane to make the turn. You must look for that right turn signal before pulling up beside the truck. As he turns right, he will hit your vehicle because he can’t see you. It is not the truck’s fault. Stay out of those no zone areas, if possible. Tailgating is another invitation to a severe collision. If a truck stops in front of you, it is likely that you will run up under a trailer when following too closely. Trailer bumpers are not impact absorbing like small vehicles, and they can come right up over the hood and into the front seat. It’s not the truck’s fault. With more than 6,500 lane miles in the Lufkin District and 8.8 million daily vehicle miles traveled in the district, it is important that you and your loved ones remember to be safe around the hundreds of trucks you will see each day. We expect those numbers to grow in coming years as Interstate 69 and Interstate 14 expand through the Lufkin District, creating additional lane miles to transport freight across the state and “cross country.” Be safe. Drive smart.

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Once again, the music, he plays piano, was a member of a band rally will feature a weekend full of live music, a cus- called “Rise and Run”, and last year he pro- tom bike show, stunt shows, vendors, biker games, duced his own album, titled “New Endings for scenic rides, overnight camping and more. Everyone Old Stories.” As a writer, he has written many is welcome to share in all the fun. things but most recently he had written a series The Texas Chapter, 3rd Marine Division Associ- of six mystery novels about a detective named ation will be in town April 27-30 for their Spring “Dutch Courage” who lived in Fort Worth in the Sherri Skeeters Reunion and Meeting in historic Nacogdoches. “We 1950’s. He has now put his detective hero, and CVB Marketing Director are very fortunate to have a number of WWII Ma- his band, on hiatus while he starts a new venture. He just signed a contract with rines at all of our functions,” said Bob North, event Kensington Publishing, out of New York, to write a series of stories about the old organizer​. “Last year at the Spring Reunion in Galveston, 3rd Marine Division west. Tim says, “some of the best stories are found in history and I’m pretty sure I Association President, Gen. Bice, noted that when we were out in public, people will find plenty of inspiration in our own local history.” observing us were impressed because we had what they wanted. Their applause, Tim prides himself on the fact that The Bosslight is like home to Texas writers their attention to us was palpable. Honor, dignity, confidence, character, patrio- and publishers. So if you’re a writer and you live in Texas (or nearby), or have tism, values, togetherness are among the many words that describe us,” North Texas roots and/or connections, you need to get in touch with Tim. He says, “We’d said. love to carry your books. If we can deal directly with you, then all the better. Talk On Friday, April 28 the public is invited to come out to the Old Tobacco to us, and let’s add your book(s) to our shelves!” This doesn’t mean that other au- Warehouse for the Oldest Town in Texas Road Show to honor all of our veterans. thors aren’t welcome, because they certainly are. They do have a wide variety of Members of the Texas Chapter, 3rd Marine Division Association will be there to books from a wide variety of authors. enjoy the show, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the Branson style show are The Bosslight works with Ingram, the nation’s largest book distributor, as their $20, 18 and under are half price, and are available at Spring and Prince, Nacogdo- primary book partner. Although their goal is to showcase Texas they have plenty of ches Lighting and Flooring, and online at www.itickets.com. other authors and if there is one you want that they don’t have, they will be happy Visit us online at www.VisitNacogdoches.org for a complete list of upcoming to order it for you. Truth is, Tim is a sucker for a good book, no matter who wrote events and special offers available from our local partners. it and no matter where the author is from. So if you’re from another state, or even another country, don’t be afraid to submit your book to Tim. Oh wait, I should warn you about one thing... if you shop at The Bosslight, don’t be surprised if you recognize yourself in one of Tim’s books some day. He says on a slow day he will sometimes sit down and write. On those days, it is often the people who come through the door, and share their life stories with him, who will inspire a new character for whatever book he is working on at the time. They are certain to be your number one stop for new and collectible vinyl too. They have partnered with URP (United Record Pressings) Music Distributors to bring you all the new and classic vinyl, hard to find specialty reissues, and much more! They have a wide variety of collectible music like Dust-to-Digital and Mo- bile Fidelity Sound Lab, plus local music from artists like Homespun Centaurs, Juan Carlos, and Jeana Urena. They have three albums - Serge Gainsbourg’s His- toire de Melody Nelson, Fleetwood Mac’s Tusk and Television’s Marquee Moon - for which they have the corresponding book from the 33-1/3 series. It’s an ac- claimed series of books, and they have many more of them in stock, including John Darnielle’s (Mountain Goats) great piece on Black Sabbath’s classic “Master Of Reality” album. They have wonderful new albums by Nick Cave and Dawes, as well as classic vinyl, newly mastered, special editions from Led Zeppelin, Joan Jett, Little Feat, Lucinda Williams, David Bowie, and John Coltrane among others. If they don’t have it, they will order it for you. The Bosslight is the exclusive home of The Runaway Mule shirts with the clever sayings like “SuperCaliFragiListicExpiNacogdoches,” “John Wayne: Have You Ever Been To Nacogdoches,” “Nacogdoches Was An Indian,” “Buenas Noch- es Nacogdoches” and there are many more new Bosslight shirts and tote bags. It’s easy to see where they get a lot of, not just personality, but their sense of humor too. They are pleased to be carrying a nice line of Cassidy’s Creations too. There are fairy chairs, tables, necklaces and much more. Take a look. They’re sure you’ll find something here that tickles your fancy and calls your name. All created by local artists. Unusual and unique items. Most recently added is The Main Pecan. This is a new part of their store where authors can do book signings, groups can meet, musicians can play, etc. The Jody Brown store sits at the corner of Main Street and Pecan Street, hence, the name, which Agent also reveals the location. Like I said at the beginning, this isn’t your average book- store. 2302 N. W. Stallings Business hours: Tues - Wed 10:30 - 5:30, Thurs - Fri 10:30 - 7:00, Sat 10:30-5:30 Nacogdoches, TX Closed on Sunday and Monday except for special events. www.facebook.com/ O 936.564.7374 thebosslight/, www.twitter.com/thebosslight, www.therunawaymule.com/ M 936.559.3394 E [email protected] 936.645.9800 Tim Bryant - The Bosslight, 123 E. Main St. NAC0317 Page 10 April 2017

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Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until pork coming in June! is slightly pink.when cut near bone Advertise 936.554.5822 Page 14 April 2017 Nacogdoches Shrine Club Lee Mathis & Brutally Handsome to Appear at Lugnutz April 15th Lee Mathis, of Henderson, is a honky tonk country singer who is being backed by his great SUNDAY LUNCH BUFFET FUNDRAISER! band, “Brutally Handsome." Lee and his group mix country, southern rock and blues to provide great APPLEBY SAND CAFE’ dance music. Lugnutz is located at 5287 U. S. 59 South of 6530 FM 2609 (Appleby Sand Road) Nacogdoches. Doors open at noon and music starts at 9 p.m. For more information, please phone Sunday, April 9, 2017 936.564.6889. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m Choice of fried catfish, baked or fried chick- en with vegetables, tea and dessert for only Polka Dotz Boutique $12 PER PERSON by Cheryl Harvey Hill EAT-IN OR TAKE-OUT Polka Dotz is a family owned children's boutique located in a beautiful old For further information contact: downtown Nacogdoches, Texas. It is between Julia's Salon and Macy May's. The Robert Parrish - 936.560.4881 shop was formerly called Lollipops and Lullabye's. They liked the name but since Appleby Sand Cafe’ - 936.559.5151 their inventory includes much more than simply baby things, they decided it was best to change it. Proceeds are for the benefit of Kathy English is the owner of Polka Nacogdoches Shrine Club Dotz. 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