FSM March 2018

Look from Dillard’s Stonebriar
Centre, Frisco.

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Look from Dillard’s
Stonebriar Centre, Frisco.

White Outr!

White linen pants and a matching vest
for guys is a fresh look when paired with
street sneakers. Add a boldly-printed
shirt for contrast and you will be ready
for a special occasion or night out.

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Denim Remix

For both men and women, denim on denim is a hot trend that comes
to life with layered accessories. Dress up skinny jeans with a bold
printed kimono wrap and silk head scarf. Long fabric necklaces
add interest and flair with colorful tassels. Guys can have fun with
accessories, too, from leather lariats to skinny scarves.

Look on her: All clothing and accessories from Johnny Was at Legacy West, Plano. Brown
wedge shoes from Dillard’s Stonebriar Centre, Frisco.

Look on him: All clothing and accessories from Dillard’s Stonebriar Centre, Frisco.

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All clothing and accessories from Dillard’s
Stonebriar Centre, Frisco.

Be bold with color and a fabulous
bell sleeve. This flirty yellow top
comes to life when paired with
high-waisted, red gaucho pants
and bright red booties. The long,
beaded necklaces
and hoop earrings pull
the entire look
together, from head
to toe.

Statement
Sleeves

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ENTERTAINMENT

Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Okla., is a very popular destination for
families and gambling enthusiasts. Provided by Kristina Humenesky.

It is a simple but thrilling concept — than 500 commercial casinos in the U.S. In fact, the largest casino in the country is located
wagering money or something of just across the state line in Okla., a mere hop, skip and jump away from Frisco.
value on an event with an uncertain
outcome. As a game of uncertainty, One very popular casino resort destination for families and gambling enthusiasts is
like horse racing, cards or even slot Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Okla. About an hour drive north, Choctaw is owned
by the Choctaw Nation of Okla. Revenue from all 300,000 square feet of the casino sup-

machines, gambling has been entertain- ports programs that assist tribal members with things such as health care, education,

ment for people for housing, senior care and other social services.

thousands of years. Bet on it! The resort offers many amenities for families beyond gambling, al-

Ancient gambling in- though that is their main attraction. The resort, which opened 30 years
cluded tiles in China ago as “Choctaw Bingo,” underwent an expansion in 2015. Retail shop-

and dice in Greece. ping, a spa, a pool, an arcade, a movie theater and dozens of dining

History tells us ancient BY LISA DAWSON options are available at the resort. In addition, the resort has a wide

Romans loved to play range of concerts and shows at their state-of-the-art concert venue,

dice in the streets of the Grand Theater. Performances have included popular musical acts

Rome. This led to the first-ever-recorded such as Kid Rock, Willie Nelson, Sugarland and Eddie Money.

casino (that term would not catch on un- Gambling can provide wonderful social interaction with friends and a much-needed fun

til much later), in Venice, Italy. The Coun- break. While it is entertaining, it is discouraged to consider it a money-making shortcut.

cil of Venice wanted to get people off the For some people, the thrill and adrenaline rush of gambling can turn into an addiction.

streets and create a place for controlled An estimated two million Americans are considered pathological gamblers, an addictive

gambling during the carnival season. The disorder defined as “gambling causing social and financial issues.” Four to six million more

word “casino” comes from the Latin word people are thought to be problem gamblers, or gamblers who gamble continuously de-

“cottage,” or house. Today, there are more spite negative consequences. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling,

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people between the ages of 20 and 30
years old have the highest rate of gam-
bling addictions.

Kristina Humenesky, the director of
public relations for the Choctaw Nation Di-
vision of Commerce, says Choctaw is a re-
sort aimed at helping people relax and en-
joy all the amenities. “Just like many other
types of entertainment, gambling can give
you a break from the stresses of work and
day-to-day life. The resort is a great place
to get away with friends and play table
games like blackjack and poker or to try
your luck at the slot machines. Instead of
hopping on a plane to Las Vegas, Choctaw
Casino & Resort - Durant is a more afford-
able option, giving you the same experi-
ence, but only a short drive away.”

Ms. Humenesky says the casino is com-
mitted to helping people enjoy gambling
and is proactive about guiding guests
to seek the appropriate help, if the need

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arises. “All employees are mandated to attend annual training seminars on problem gam- Brenda Alexander also loves the thrill
bling. Guests can do self-exclusions at their discretion for 30 days and up to a lifetime ban. of gambling and visits casinos in the Okla.
Guests are also able to call a hotline or seek guidance from our Gaming Commission. The area when she visits her daughter’s family
hotline information is available in hotel rooms and at cashier booths,” she says. here in Frisco. She says, “My favorite game
to play is the slots. I also like cards and
The casino’s efforts to abate addictive gambling coincide with the latest code from the roulette.” Ms. Alexander says she enjoys
American Gambling Association, which calls on casino operators to be more transparent the social aspects of gambling, but under-
with patrons and provide training to employees. Casino operators are now required to stands the need to set limits. “I make gam-
explain to patrons the odds of winning or losing at various games and the association pro- bling a special treat and not a constant
hibits them from using advertising that claims the game will guarantee a person’s social, source of entertainment. When I go, I set
financial or personal success. Choctaw is a Certified Responsible Gaming Member of the an amount I can afford to lose, consider-
Okla. Association on Problem and Compulsive Gambling (OAPCG), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ing that as the cost of entertainment that
corporation. The OAPCG’s main purpose is to help Okla. tribes meet state requirements night,” she says. When asked her favor-
by providing casino employee training. The group also promotes public awareness within ite part about gambling, Ms. Alexander
the state about the problems associated with compulsive gambling and maintains a 24- smiles and does not hesitate to share her
hour confidential, toll-free helpline. ultimate goal. “It is the possibility of hitting
a jackpot!” she says.
The criteria for a gambling disorder includes lying about gambling, gambling to escape
a depressed or sad mood, irritability when stopping gambling and asking or relying on Even though Texas law does not allow
others to provide money for gambling debts (referred to as “bailout” in the industry). for casinos (only allows betting on horse
racing and dog racing), Native American
Ms. Humenesky says gambling can be fun entertainment if guests prepare for their trip lands are not subject to the same state
and develop a budget when coming to the resort. “Like any budget, we recommend stick- gambling laws. Texans can participate in
ing to a pre-determined amount you wish to spend.” the Texas Lottery, Bingo and raffles, but
why not take a little road trip this spring
Frisco resident Adam Bellissimo says he has been to Choctaw before and enjoyed gam- and experience something new?
bling, as well as some outdoor activities, like fishing in nearby Pottsboro. He says he likes
gambling, but can also see the darker side, when people become addicted. “I enjoy the Lisa Dawson is a full-time working mom of
thrills of gambling, due to the chance of winning a little bit of money, but never play with three, a freelance writer and a Frisco resi-
more then I feel like I can lose without having to stress out about it,” he says. “My advice to dent.
someone not hoping to get addicted is to remember it is just a game or a hobby. Do not
go to a casino hoping to win money. They are there for a reason and it is not for guests to
make money.”

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ARTS & CULTURE

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Full Steam Ahead

BY STEPHEN HUNT

Like many Americans, Bob LaPrelle has loved trains from an early age. However,
the longtime CEO of the Museum of the American Railroad never thought he
would work with trains for a living. Mr. LaPrelle is a Dallas native. He graduated
from Hillcrest High School before heading to the University of Texas. During
these important years, his love for trains only grew.
“My dad’s family lived next door to a gentleman who had a huge Lionel setup over his
garage. They took me down there one day, I was about eight or 10 years old, and I was
blown away,” Mr. LaPrelle recalls. “He was like a grandfather to me. He would sit down, talk
to me and spend time with me. I would go and spend a whole Saturday there.”

It was a trip he and his family took in the summer of 1969 on the Santa Fe Railroad’s Texas
Chief from Dallas to Chicago that cemented his lifelong passion. “We went first-class in
the sleepers. It had the full-length dome cars. We went into Dearborn Station. I have been
running off that ever since,” Mr. LaPrelle shares.

After graduating college, Mr. LaPrelle returned to Dallas and got on the board of the
Age of Steam Railroad Museum, which was then housed in Dallas Fair Park. In 1988, after
the business he had been working for was sold, the museum’s board asked him to come
aboard full-time, and considering it a short-term assignment, he agreed. “I said, ‘I will give
you a year.’ That was in September 1988 and here I am all these years later,” Mr. LaPrelle
says. “I do enjoy it. It is a labor of love. I am so vested now, I want to see it through. The City
of Frisco saw the potential in what we could be and invested in us. Now, we are working
hard to deliver on that promise.”

THE MUSEUM’S LATEST ADDITIONS ARE FROM THE
SANTA FE COLLECTION, CONSISTING OF FOUR
LOCOMOTIVES THAT CAME TO FRISCO FROM THE
CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM IN 2017.

THE MOVE TO FRISCO
In 2011, Mr. LaPrelle and Kellie Murphy, the organization’s COO, spearheaded the mu-
seum’s relocation from Fair Park, where it had been since 1963, to Frisco, where it is now
located near the Frisco Discovery Center. By August 2013, the relocation was complete.
“When we made the decision to move and we signed the development agreement with
the city, I drove back down to Fair Park, looked around and wondered how we were going
to get it to Frisco. We had no idea,” Mr. LaPrelle says. “We had thousands of tons of iron
and steel to move and it had not been out of there, some of it, in 30 or 40 years.”

Prior to the move, the museum sent a letter to Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF),
which is headquartered in Fort Worth, requesting assistance with the move. BNSF obliged
by installing a switch in their main line to accommodate the new tracks in Frisco. They also
did not charge the museum for the move.

Currently, visitors can see the 60 pieces in the collection through guided tours leaving
from the Frisco Heritage Museum, Thursday through Saturday. Among the highlights are
a Union Pacific “Big Boy” steam locomotive and a diesel electric locomotive that once
pulled a supply train in Russia during World War II. The museum also features electric
locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars and other decommissioned railroad equipment.

The museum’s latest additions are from the Santa Fe Collection, consisting of four loco-

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Bob LaPrelle is the longtime CEO of the
Museum of the American Railroad and
Kellie Murphy is the organization’s COO.

LATER THIS YEAR, THE MUSEUM WILL
OPEN A MODEL TRAIN EXHIBIT INSIDE
A 3,000-SQUARE-FOOT SPACE AT THE
FRISCO DISCOVERY CENTER.

motives which came to Frisco from the California State Railroad Museum in 2017. “It makes our permanent building, when we have a
us the largest repository of Santa Fe rolling stock in the nation. If you want to see Santa Fe’s permanent space for it,” Mr. LaPrelle says.
history, you come here. We think that is a really neat thing because we are down the road
from their corporate offices (in Fort Worth),” Mr. LaPrelle says. The City of Frisco is providing improve-
ments to the space, which will all take
Again, BNSF helped defray the costs of moving those locomotives from Calif. to Frisco, place before the layout is installed. Im-
doing the job at half price and providing the flat cars at no cost. provements will include painting, drywall
work and electrical service. Through the
All four of the new locomotives are on home rails and the former California State Rail- Community Development Corporation,
road Museum equipment is officially part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Frisco has funding for painting the upper
the American Railroad. Remaining funds from the Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust will be walls and ceilings in an inkwell black, matte
applied to cosmetic restoration of the locomotives (with the Santa Fe units given priority). finish that will reduce the cavernous feel of
the 30-foot ceiling. Work on a light grid,
ROLLING TOWARD A BRIGHT FUTURE that was completed in January, now sup-
Later this year, the museum will open a model train exhibit inside a 3,000-square-foot space ports more than 100 LED lighting fixtures.
at the Frisco Discovery Center, realizing Mr. LaPrelle’s vision. “We always knew we would
have a model train component, but we thought it would be down the road when we built Earlier this year, Dallas resident Jane

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Sanders donated her late husband’s 2,500-square-foot model train set to the museum. Earlier this year, Dallas resident Jane Sanders
The museum needed to raise funds to move the massive set and secure indoor space to donated her late husband’s 2,500-square-foot
display the trains. A $300,000 donation from Amanda and Brint Ryan of Dallas was crucial model train set to the museum.
in taking the exhibit from dream to reality. “We could not have done it without them,” Mr.
LaPrelle says. “He (Mr. Ryan) likes model trains. He collects Lionel. He has all girls, so I think tected from the elements. Then, when we
he kind of likes doing this.” The donation will help disassemble, transport and re-assemble do restoration, it is lasting and permanent.
the collection. The model train exhibit is set to open in time for Spring Break 2018. We really want to get to that point. We do
have a couple of pieces that are more than
The Frisco Community Development Corporation voted to make more than 3,000 100 years old.”
square feet of indoor space at the Discovery Center available for the train set. The city
provided services to fill in doorways to allow for a special mural that accompanies the lay- If you have not visited the museum in a
out as a backdrop. The reproduction of this hand-painted mural backdrop will be a photo while, take the whole family to check out
reproduction. Signage Systems in Dallas is creating digital files of photographic images of the new sites. There is something for all
the mural from the Sanders’ residence to apply to the walls of the display. ages and history can be viewed first-hand,
right here in Frisco!
The other part of the space will house an O-Scale layout from the Neuhoff family, that
once ran a successful meat packing operation in Dallas. Stephen Hunt is a Frisco-based freelance
writer who fondly remembers train rides
However, the biggest current priority for the museum is laying the final seven tracks, with his late father on the Reader Railroad
which will span about 6,000 feet, to complete the museum’s infrastructure. Once that track on Ark. and Colo.’s Durango and Silverton
is down, the priority shifts to installing a period-style train shed over the rolling stock, a Narrow Gauge Railroad.
covering which will span more than 100,000 feet and cost between $5.5 and $6 million.

Once the shed is installed, building of the actual museum or the “head house” building,
as Mr. LaPrelle calls it, will commence. “The real tragedy is that we are spending all our
money on infrastructure right now, which we have to do, and the collection continues to
be outdoors, exposed to the elements,” he says. “We have not done any major restoration
now in about eight years, so our goal is to get it under cover as soon as possible and pro-

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DINING

A New Headliner at The Star

BY ALLIE SPLETTER

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SUSHI MARQUEE IS HOME TO MORE THAN 5,000
SQUARE FEET OF SPACE, WHERE DINERS ARE
INTRODUCED TO AN EXPERIENCE THAT CREATES
AN UNFORGETTABLE FUSION OF ENTERTAINMENT,
WHIMSICAL COCKTAILS, CREATIVE SUSHI AND A TRIP
BACK TO THE 1980S AND 1990S.

Having grown up in a small square feet of restaurant space, where diners are introduced to a unique experience that
East Texas town, where the creates an unforgettable fusion of entertainment, whimsical cocktails, crazy-good, creative
most popular sit-down res- sushi and a little trip back to the 1980s and 1990s. Actor Brad Hawkins, known for his for-
taurant was Cotton Patch mer role as the white Power Ranger in the 1990s, is the owner of the new sushi restaurant,
Cafe (do not get me wrong, which seeks to blend great food with even greater times. The restaurant pays homage to
I love Cotton Patch), and more popular the mentioned decades in live action films, television shows, music and characters we all
and eclectic restaurants were at least 45 know and love. Diners are constantly entertained by Sushi Marquee’s impressive mosaic-
minutes away, sushi restaurants never ex- inspired assortment of television screens above the front-of-house open sushi bar and live
actly popped up on the radar when we kitchen that amp up the experience by playing movie clips and music videos. At one point,
tried to answer the age-old question of it was all Katie and I could do to stay in our seats as our inner 16-year-olds jammed and
“where do we want to go for dinner?” danced to the Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way,” while the music video played on the
screens. Besides the food and drinks, it was one of our favorite parts of the night. We found
I have always been a seafood lover, so ourselves so entertained by the music and videos (think Alanis Morissette, New Kids On
when my best friend, Katie, introduced me The Block, “Top Gun” clips, Will Smith, Britney Spears, etc.). So fun!
to sushi in college, I was hooked (pun in-
tended). My husband, Zach, is not a fan, We simply could not wait until the weekend to try Sushi Marquee after we had discov-
so whenever the craving hits, Katie and I ered it, so we visited on a Monday night to find a decent crowd and music that drew us in
always excitedly look for the newest sushi immediately, as the engaging hostess promptly seated us at a high-top table in the bar,
restaurants to try. Much like many of the one of the focal points of the restaurant. The restaurant is on the second floor of the west
new restaurants here in Frisco, we did not side of The Star Boulevard, so look up as you walk up to the location. There is an escalator
have to look any further than the exciting that will take you right to the restaurant. The expansive space is dotted with tables, large
sports and culinary epicenter at The Star. and small, while the bar has both high-top tables and seating. The other focal point of the
restaurant is the front-of-house open sushi bar and live kitchen where diners can have a
Sushi Marquee, The Star’s only sushi front row seat to watch chefs crafting their sushi creations. The bar area was my favorite,
restaurant, is home to more than 5,000 as the back wall boasts not only a huge mural of Yoda holding chop sticks, but a mas-
sive Chinese character symbol cleverly designed to frame the restaurant’s bar selections.
There are even more televisions and a breathtaking, yet inconspicuous, smaller mural of a
gorgeous geisha peeking out from behind the massive Chinese character. My other favor-
ite part of the décor was an enormous mosaic Buddha statue made up of ornate mirrored
mosaic tiles. Overall, the restaurant’s vibe gives diners as much of a minimalist feel as it
does a “wow” factor. There are large murals and pops of color with subtle yet energetic
lighting, and fine attention to detail was obviously paid. It is modern, trendy and lively.

I will admit, we were initially overwhelmed by all the equally-awesome choices on the
menu, but our knowledgeable server, Mike, was quick to help and pointed out some of the
restaurant’s most popular choices for us to consider from the get-go. Their extensive cock-
tail menu is impressive, to say the least, as it boasts creative, tasty craft drinks along with
a full wine, sake and champagne menu. They even feature high-end Japanese whiskeys
and hard-to-find spirits. Per Mike’s recommendation, I decided to try Tiffany’s in Tokyo,
which is a beautifully-sweet blend of sky vodka, blue curacao, pineapple juice and white
cranberry juice. It was truly a brilliant “Tiffany’s blue” and was garnished with a fresh flow-

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er, which made for a gorgeous favorite. The sushi chef literally

and unique presentation. Katie made the roll look like a cater-

tried the Fuji Sangria, another pillar crawling across the plate,

recommendation of Mike’s, that complete with a creatively cute

was made up of Fuji apple sake, little face! This roll includes

bayou silver rum, sparking pink baked eel, topped with avo-

sake, lychee syrup and orange, cado, and it is adorned with

strawberry and lemon. The san- a variety of sauces that marry

gria was as refreshingly tart as it the flavors well. Lastly, the

was sweet and was a beautiful Luck Dragon roll was unlike

version of a classic drink, with a any I have ever had, as one of

bit of a Japanese flair. its ingredients was asparagus!

We began our night of su- Along with the asparagus,

shi goodness with an order of the Luck Dragon was made

classic Sea Salt Edamame and of shrimp, avocado and cu-

munched on it as we looked cumber, and was topped with

over the sushi menu. The start- white tuna, ponzu sauce and

er menu is as impressive as the Sriracha. The Sriracha gave it

rest of the menu with selec- quite a kick and the asparagus

tions like Wagyu Spring Rolls, gave it a fresh element.

Calamari Steak, Dynamite Rock The names of the rolls alone

Shrimp and Lamb Lollipops. In are enough to make diners

addition to their sushi menu, want to try one of everything.

they have a great selection of Not only does Sushi Marquee

entrees and Marquee features have a seriously creative menu

like Miso Sea Bass, Grilled Lob- and a wildly engaging and

ster, Wagyu Filet and Grilled entertaining atmosphere, but

Pork Tenderloin. Our edamame they are doing it all while hav-

was wonderful and hit the spot. ing fun, creating awesome

The sea salt gave it just enough food and ensuring a great ex-

flavor to make it fabulous. perience for customers. The

In the sushi section of the décor is as playfully stunning

menu, selections range from and creatively presented as

sushi/sashimi and sushi plat- the food is fresh and wildly fla-

ters to specialty rolls and classic vorful.

rolls. Specialty rolls are where Sushi Marquee, located at

our eyes ended up settling, in 3625 The Star Boulevard, Suite

part due to the clever and comi- 315, is quickly making a name

cal names of the rolls like “The for itself while holding true

Terminator,” “Bueller … Buel- to its cheeky personality and

ler,” “Angry Hulk,” “Sho Nuff,” cranking out some seriously

“Mr. Miyagi” and the “Punky good food. It offers sushi done

Brewster,” just to name a few. right with a big side of nostal-

We had as much fun choos- The Fuji Sangria is as refreshingly tart as it is sweet. The Bueller … Bueller gic fun. To check out a menu
ing our rolls as we did reading roll is comprised of crab mix, avocado and is topped with baked salmon and or to plan your visit, go to
the names! After picking Mike’s eel sauce. sushimarquee.com. Put this

brain, Katie and I decided on new spot on your list of places

the Caterpillar, Luck Dragon, to try and get ready for an all-

Bueller … Bueller and Godzilla rolls. The rolls came out in waves, and as we raved over around great time!

one, another would come out and reignite our excitement and appetites. Frisco STYLE Magazine dining reviews

The Godzilla roll lived up to its name and was a colossal roll made of shrimp tempura, are not scheduled with or paid for by

crab mix and avocado. It was topped with spicy tuna, spicy aioli, wasabi aioli and tempura the featured restaurant. All reviews are

flakes. The flavors were fresh, the aioli gave it a kick of heat and the spicy tuna on top was completed for the purpose of helping

a great addition to each piece. The Bueller … Bueller roll was my favorite, as it was com- readers know and enjoy the local dining

prised of crab mix, avocado and was topped with baked salmon and eel sauce that all came options.

together perfectly to make a well-thought-out combination of flavors. The baked salmon

on top of the roll was perfectly cooked and the eel sauce gave a great little hint of sweet- Allie Spletter is a wannabe foodie and lov-

ness to this roll that pays homage to an 80s classic. The Caterpillar roll was our aesthetic er of all things pink and crafty.

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RECIPE

Ginger Sesame INGREDIENTS:
Coleslaw 1 head of napa cabbage, chopped
1 head of red cabbage, chopped
PROVIDED BY 1 bunch of green onions, finely chopped
DENISE BURKEY, THE 1 package of lo mein noodles, cooked
OWNER AND OPERATOR garlic pepper, to taste
orange pepper, to taste
OF VOMFASS pyramid salt, to taste
100 ml of ginger sesame oil
50 ml of ginger-grape balsamic with lemon

DIRECTIONS:
Chop the cabbage and green onions and put them in a large bowl. Cook your lo mein
noodles and cut them to be one to two inches long. Add the cut noodles to the bowl.
Add the garlic pepper, orange pepper, pyramid salt, ginger sesame oil and ginger-
grape balsamic with lemon and thoroughly mix the ingredients together.
Tip: Use vomFASS’s special garlic pepper, orange pepper, pyramid salt, ginger sesame
oil and ginger-grape balsamic with lemon (available in-store or online).

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SMALL BITES

3TapSHtaocuksse Smoke & Eight 11 Place TruFire Kitchen & Bar

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4226 Preston Road – 469.287.9035 7080 Main Street - 469.888.4037 6959 Lebanon Road #114 - 214.872.3830
Stop by and check out the brand new Eight11 Place is a cute downtown spot to Order a Falafel Platter for the table
menu. Try the Buttermilk and Bacon stop for a drink. Start your meal with the while looking over the menu. The house
Hushpuppies with pimento cheese fondue Sugar Bacon Raspberry and Goat Board or falafel is served with humus, bell pepper,
and jalapeño jam. Simply delicious! try the Truffled Parmesan Chips. yogurt sauce, salad, lemon oregano and
flatbread.

City Works Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Ziziki's

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3680 The Star Boulevard #1300 8401 Preston Road, Plano - 469.609.1570 6765 Winning Drive #800 – 972.377.2276
469.850.1850 While your table enjoys the cozy For an authentic Greek dining experience,
New to The Star, City Works is known for atmosphere at this lodge-like restaurant, try Ziziki’s. Appetizers like Lamb Lollipops,
its variety of craft beers on tap. Order the try an order of the Chicken Lettuce Wraps, the Greek Tuna Tower and Keftedes will
Pretzel Bites, which are served with IPA Grizzly Fries or the Onion Ring Poutine. not disappoint!
gouda cheese sauce. Cheers!

The Common Table Mash'd Zoe's Kitchen

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THANKS TO ALL THE READERS who participated in the 2018 Dining
Readers’ Choice Survey! Check out these dining destinations in and
around Frisco that were chosen as reader favorites.

BEST BREAKFAST FOR DINNER BEST NEW RESTAURANT BEST BRUNCH

IHOP® Tupelo Honey Bonnie Ruth’s
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9509 North Dallas Parkway 6725 Winning Drive 6959 Lebanon Road
2480 Preston Road
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4984 Main St., Ste. 100 16061 Eldorado Parkway BEST MARGARITA
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HEALTHY MEAL eight11place.com
7080 Main Street BEST CRAFT BEER
Simply Fit Meals
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4984 Main Street cityworksrestaurant.com
Pizzeria Testa 3680 The Star Boulevard, Suite 1300
BEST BREAD/ROLLS pizzeriatesta.com
8660 Church Street BEST PET-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
Babe’s Chicken Dinner House
babeschicken.com BEST TACOS Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar
6475 Page Street lazydogrestaurants.com
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 8401 Preston Road, Plano
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2575 Main St., Ste. 385 BEST TO-GO FAMILY DINNER
Bonnie Ruth’s 2930 Preston Rd., Ste. 190
bonnieruthsfrisco.com Babe’s Chicken Dinner House
6959 Lebanon Road BEST PLACE TO WATCH A babeschicken.com
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ubereats.com 3211 Preston Road Hutchins BBQ
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We Want to Hear From You!

Frisco STYLE loves recognizing the people and
places that make our community great! Do you
know someone who selflessly gives back or volun-
teers their time with a local organization? Maybe
your neighbor started a new business or you know
of a talented artist or athlete in the area. There are
also countless unique landmarks and new desti-
nations for families to enjoy. Where are your fa-
vorite places and spaces? Send your nominations
to [email protected] and be sure to check
out the May Best of Frisco issue of Frisco STYLE
Magazine!

recently attended a retirement reception for our friend, Jim Gandy, who has been NOW & THEN
the president of Frisco’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for the last 22
years. I must say, he and his team have done a terrific job. were not something to write on, and, with
that, we were magically whisked back to
At the reception, we were treated to a review of many of the positive changes the group.

IFrisco has seen during Mr. Gandy’s 22 years of service. By the way, Mr. Gandy Then, I saw an old friend, Dr. W.L. Saye,
waving at me. He is the doctor who de-

would be the first to tell you the changes have been a team effort involving not only the livered me at home in 1921, and 22 years

EDC, but many other entities such as the City of Frisco, the Community Development later, delivered our first child, also at

Corporation, the Frisco ISD, Collin and Denton counties, the North Texas Tollway Au- home. Dr. Saye was Frisco’s only physician

thority, various sports groups, developers, landowners, etc. for many years and was more than a doc-

As I watched and tor. He was also a leader

listened, I realized and planner who worked

how much Frisco has to get a highway built

changed in just the from McKinney to Fort

last few years. One of Worth -- the highway we

my friends asked me, now know as Sam Ray-

“What would some of burn Tollway. We chatted

Frisco’s old-timers think about old times, and he

if they could come back was glad to hear Frisco

from the grave and see now has a good number

our city now?” of physicians, health care

To my knowledge, facilities and three hospi-

no one has managed tals (with two more in the

to come back from the works).

grave in the last 2,000 Next, I spied Ruth

years, but let’s stretch Borchardt, another for-

our imagination and mer teacher and the

guess what some who If They namesake of Borchardt
have gone on before Elementary School. I re-
us would think “if they member her as a very

could see us now.” Could See caring person, one who
First, here are a few was always supportive

statistics to illustrate Us Now of efforts to make Frisco
Frisco’s recent growth. bigger and better. When
Our current popula- she saw me, she gave me

tion is about 171,000 BY BOB WARREN a hug and asked, “Does
people. There were Frisco have any shop-

only 6,139 people here ping places yet?” I told

in 1990, resulting in an her we have a great mall

increase of more than where she can shop to

164,862 citizens in 27 Bob Warren fondly remembers Dr. Erwin her heart’s content and
years. It is no wonder Pink, Dr. W.L. Saye and Ruth Borchardt. that I would be glad to

we have been named take her there. Her ques-

“the nation’s fastest- tion requires a little ex-

growing city” several times. The FISD now has 40 elementary schools, 16 middle schools planation. Before Frisco had an EDC, the

and nine high schools serving about 58,500 students, whereas in 1990, we had two el- Chamber of Commerce, in an effort to

ementary schools and only one high school and middle school. Today, we can also count get more sales tax revenue in the city’s

at least 160 eating places in Frisco, but there were only three I remember in 1990. coffers, passed out bumper stickers that

Now, back to that imaginary group that managed to “come back from the grave.” I said “Shop Frisco First.” Ms. Borchardt

opened my eyes and there were people I had known years ago. One of the first I saw gladly put the sticker on her car and, in

was Miss Alice Cantrell, my first-grade teacher. I greeted her with a big hug and told her fact, kept it there proudly for years after

I forgave her for that spanking she gave me in 1927. She smiled and asked to see “the the campaign was over. However, there

school.” I had to break the news that the old three-story brick school building where she was a problem with “shopping Frisco

taught was long gone and had been replaced with several sparkling new schools. first.” At that time, places to shop in Fris-

Miss Cantrell asked to see one of those new schools, so I took her to a classroom that co were limited to Martin’s Dry Goods

was in session at Curtsinger Elementary. She was taken aback with the differences from and a couple of grocery stores. When Ms.

“her day,” and when seeing the students with their tablets, something she did not rec- Borchardt saw the mall, her eyes got big,

ognize, asked, “What are those things?” I told her they were tablets. “No way” she said. and she said, “Let’s go in!” After a fast

“Tablets are red with a picture of an Indian on them.” I had to explain that these devices look around she said, “This is great! Now,

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Don Helms (far right, back row), was Bob Warren's football coach from the 1930s. Provided by Bob Warren.

you who remain can really shop Frisco first!” and asked me if they were from poor fami-
Back at “the group,” I found my old friend, Dr. Erwin Pink. He was glad to be back and, lies. I hastily explained that “holey jeans”
were the style and that they came that
although he had not been gone as long as most of the group, he wanted to look around way from the store. At that, he just shook
and see what had happened since he left. We first went to Heritage Village to see the his head and asked to see the football
changes at the museum, which was one of his first priorities when he helped found the stadium. I showed him the three stadiums
Heritage Association. He liked what he saw and was especially pleased to see we finally where Frisco teams play today, and he
got a replica of the old calaboose built, another of his wishes. Then, we made a fast trip was impressed, especially with the indoor
down to Frisco’s $5 Billion Mile. He could hardly believe what has already been built, stadium at The Star.
especially The Star -- the Dallas Cowboy’s rapidly-expanding facility. With that, he asked
to go back to the group so he could tell his friends what he saw. I hoped to show Coach our other new
sports facilities, such as Dr Pepper Arena
I WAS LEFT WITH WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF and Toyota Stadium, but it was time to get
back to the group. There were so many
VISITING WITH THOSE WHO HAD GONE ON AND, others I wanted to see — my parents, my
childhood friends and my Scout Master,
EVEN IF ONLY IN MY IMAGINATION, TO SEE HOW Mr. Talley, but just as we got back, the
crowd vanished as quickly as they first ap-
THEY MIGHT REACT IF THEY COULD SEE US NOW. peared in my imagination.

As soon as we got back, I spotted Don Helms, my old football coach from the 1930s. Back to reality. I was left with wonderful
He saw me and came running, full of questions about Frisco High School’s current foot- memories of visiting with those who had
ball team. I was happy to tell him Frisco now has nine high schools and some very suc- gone on and, even if only in my imagina-
cessful teams. He asked to see some of the schools, so I took him to one of the newest, tion, to see how they might react if they
Reedy High School. As we got to the campus, he asked why there were so many cars in
the parking lot. He remembered when our one school had a hitching rail out front for the could see us now.
students’ horses and no more than one or two Model T Fords parked there. I explained
that most of the cars belonged to students and that many of the students were given a Bob Warren is a
car when they reached the “magic age” of 16. local historian,
former mayor of
We went in the school and “Coach” could hardly believe how big and nice the facil- Frisco and a regu-
ity was. About that time, students started streaming by and Coach was amazed at how lar contributor to
polite and nicely-dressed most of them were, but he saw some with holes in their jeans Frisco STYLE Mag-
azine.

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PROFILE

Growing up in rural Ark., Marc Baker was no stranger to gardening. It is some- “Then, I thought about Frisco Family Ser-
thing he did with both his father and his grandparents, and it is a passion vices and I figured they would enjoy the
that has followed him into adulthood. He has been very serious about gar- fresh food even more than me or my old
dening ever since he moved to Texas more than 30 years ago, but it has co-workers, so I started donating to them
only been within the last year or so that Mr. Baker has found an even greater about eight months ago.”
purpose for his produce — donating some of the surplus to Frisco Family Services.
Frisco Family Services has been serving
“When I moved to Frisco, I was remodeling my house and the first thing I did was rip the Frisco community by helping to fight
out the back deck to make room for a garden,” Mr. Baker says. “Luckily, my neighborhood poverty, hunger and homelessness since
does not have a homeowner’s association, so I was able to really do with it what I wanted.” its inception in 1994. While the organiza-
tion can purchase food for their services,
Mr. Baker’s garden is about 10x20 feet and takes up approximately half of his yard. He they heavily rely on the community and
enjoys as much of the freshly-grown food as he can, but grows much more than he and receive about 90 percent of their food
his wife could ever need. He never wants to waste a scrap of fresh food. “I used to give through donations.
my surplus to a lot of people at my office, but, unfortunately, I was laid off last year, so I
had a lot of extra produce on my hands that I had nothing to do with,” Mr. Baker explains. Ronny Hill, a representative of Frisco

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The Giving
Gardener

BY RACHEL BEAIRD

Family Services, says, “It is with the help
of people like Mr. Baker that we are able
to provide help to our community. We are
always grateful for a donation to the food
pantry, no matter the size.”

The Frisco Family Services Food
Pantry is the most used service of the
organization and has provided more
than 450,000 meals to nearly 3,500
people across the community. (Anyone
interested in donating or volunteering
with the organization can find out more at
friscofamilyservices.org).

Over the last eight months, Mr. Baker

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has been able to donate surpluses about five or six times, depending on the time of
year. In the winter, he grows onions, potatoes and beets, so it is a bit of a lighter load in
the colder months. But, come spring, he will put in tomatoes and pepper plants such as
banana, poblano, bell, jalapenos, etc. He estimates he has about eight tomato plants
and between 16 and 20 pepper plants. Then, in late spring/early summer, he will put in
black-eyed peas, okra, asparagus and maybe some oregano. He mostly tries to select
plants that will “keep on giving,” as he puts it. “Personally, I try to eat as fresh as pos-
sible. I cannot tell you how nice it is to be able to walk into your backyard on a Saturday
morning and pick fresh peppers and onions to put in an omelet, or to grab some okra
to fry for a summer barbecue or even just having fresh tomatoes to dress-up a salad,”
Mr. Baker explains. “I can attest that you truly can taste the difference between fresh
produce and store-bought.”

MARC BAKER GARDENED

WITH BOTH HIS FATHER

AND HIS GRANDPARENTS,

AND IT IS A PASSION THAT

HAS FOLLOWED HIM INTO

ADULTHOOD.

As soon as he picks from his garden, he tries

to cook the food or donate it that day or the

Provided by Marc Baker. day after, at the latest, so it stays as fresh as
possible. That is where it can be hard for com-

mercial grocery stores to compete with home-grown produce. When stores are import-

ing fruits and vegetables from places like Mexico or South Texas, there will always be a

window of time in storage from the moment it is picked to the time it is actually eaten.

For example, the average storage time for an apple in the U.S. is between six and 12

months. They are kept in cold storage with wax seals to prevent them from going bad

before they are finally dispersed to supermarkets. Similarly, tomatoes have been suc-

cessfully kept in storage in the U.S. for up to six weeks before going out for sale.

“While it is still perfectly safe to eat grocery store produce, it frankly just does not

taste as good to me,” Mr. Baker says. “I can really tell a difference in my potatoes, espe-

cially. Fresh potatoes are always more firm than those that have been sitting around in a

warehouse for months, waiting to be sold.”

While Mr. Baker thoroughly enjoys gardening, he explains it is no easy task. He esti-

mates he spends between seven and 10 hours a week outside tending to his garden.

Additionally, he says about two or three times a year he devotes a couple hours a day to

just pulling out weeds in the garden. “Occasionally, I will get mice or rats lurking around

in my backyard, so I try to be diligent about setting traps and keeping an eye on things.

I will say, we have a nice neighborhood cat who helps me control the rodent population

around my garden,” Mr. Bakers says with a chuckle.

Since joining the Frisco community 14 years ago, Mr. Baker has really enjoyed being

able to use his love for gardening as a way to not only get more involved in the com-

munity, but also to personally help out those in need around him. “Gardening has just

always been a part of my life. My parents, their siblings, my grandparents, everyone did

it,” Mr. Baker says. “And while it may have somewhat decreased in popularity over the

last 50 years, it is just something I cannot imagine not doing. If I am able to do it and help

people at the same time, that just makes it even better.”

Rachel Beaird is a University of Arkansas graduate, travel enthusiast and public relations
aficionado.

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DID YOU KNOW

Provided by Sea Kay Gallery. OFFICER NESSA MCFARLAND HON- SEASON 10 FIREBALL RUN “
ORED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF FRISCO ANNIVERSARY EDITION”
“Service Above Self” is a way of life in the The tenth season of the Fireball Run
Frisco Fire and Police Departments. Every television series has premiered on Ama-
quarter, the Rotary Club of Frisco awards zon Prime/Amazon Video. The 26-epi-
a member of the Frisco Fire Department sode adventure travel series traverses
or the Frisco Police Department with the from Western N.Y. to Mass. Season 10,
Service Above Self Award to recognize first the Anniversary Edition, spotlights his-
responders identified by the Command tory, sights, attractions and people of
Staff of the respective department. At the under-discovered America while aiding
January 25 meeting, the Rotary Club of Frisco honored Officer Nessa McFarland of the in the nation’s largest recovery effort for
Frisco Police Department. Officer McFarland joined the Frisco Police Department in July missing and exploited children. Fireball
2016. Officer McFarland investigates crime, excels at domestic violence investigations and Run chronicles the journey of 40 driving
serves the community with dignity and respect. teams as they receive clues that lead to
rare, historic or epic experiences. Col-
NEW FUNDING SOURCE FOR LIFEPATH SYSTEMS ANNOUNCED lin County elected officials Commis-
In response to the Texas Legislature’s allocation of funds to address gaps in mental sioner Susan Fletcher and Constable
health systems, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced grants Joe Wright competed as team number
to community centers across the state. LifePath Systems, the local Behavioral Health 99 “Smokey & the Commish.” Frisco
Authority for Collin County, was awarded funds in three areas due to support and ef- City Councilman John Keating also par-
forts from the law enforcement community, local hospitals, the Collin County Sheriff, the ticipated in the anniversary event (he
Collin County Commissioner’s Court, legislators and the community. The first grant pro- brought on Commissioner Fletcher as a
vides five additional private psychiatric beds per day for indigent individuals who need teammate and co-driver in season nine).
inpatient care. LifePath will contract with local hospitals to provide care. The second They joined a cast of more than 100 par-
grant focuses on individuals in county jail who need psychiatric care. Funds will purchase ticipants, visiting U.S. cities, competing
an additional one-and-a-half beds per day for crisis stabilization in a psychiatric facil- in a 2017 Dodge Charger. The team hon-
ity for released individuals. A team of mental health providers will stabilize individuals ored and memorialized the Dallas offi-
discharged from the jail through outpatient and home-based services. There will be a cers who were killed in the line of duty on
transportation program to move individuals from lower to higher levels of care. The goal July 7, 2016, by displaying each of their
is to reduce the number of individuals with mental health disorders who are re-arrested badges on the hood of their competition
within 30 days and to reduce re-admissions to inpatient care or emergency rooms. The vehicle. Since 2007, the series has lever-
third grant fills a gap in funding for substance abuse services. For adults with mental aged exposure to support Child Rescue
health and substance abuse issues, LifePath will provide services and authorize the level Network in a Race to Recover America’s
of substance abuse services like detox, residential or outpatient treatment. Individuals Missing Children. Each team is assigned
will have a list of providers to choose from for services. Grant funding begins April 1, a missing child from their region and pro-
2018. Learn more at lifepathsystems.org. vided 1,000 posters featuring their spon-
sored child, which they distribute along
SEA KAY GALLERY PRESENTS “DISCOVERY” the 2,000-mile, 10-day live production.
WORKS BY CALUDIA KOAKOWSKI The series has aided in recovery of 50
On March 8, from 6-9 p.m., the Discovery art missing children. Team “Smokey & the
show will feature a collection of works by Claudia Commish” was assigned the case of Am-
Koakowski. The collection is an intimate view of ber Nichole Crum, who has been missing
the artist’s quest to unearth her passion. Guests since December 26, 1983. Check out the
will enjoy complimentary cocktails and hors show at fireballrun.com.
d’oeuvres. More information about this event,
which will take place at event1013, in Plano, can THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF COLLIN
be found at seakaygallery.com/events. COUNTY HOSTS SEVENTH ANNUAL
CHARITY TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER
LOCAL STUDENT ORGANIZES SPECIAL NEEDS PROM TOURNAMENT
A Special Needs Prom will take place on March 28 in the Lone Star High School cafeteria. On March 22, at Gleneagles Country Club
Student Tyler Farley’s desire for putting on this event stemmed from his participation with in Plano, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin
the Special Needs Prom at Prosper High School last year. During Mr. Farley’s senior year, County (BGCCC) will host its annual Char-
the first Best Buddies Club was started. In this organization, a student is paired with a func- ity Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament. The
tional academic student and they become best friends. By getting to know kids at Lone doors open at 5:30 p.m. and seating be-
Star, Mr. Farley realized they needed a special night to themselves. The theme this year gins at 7 p.m. To register for this event,
will be “Once Upon a Star,” incorporating Disney and prince/princess elements. For more visit bgccc.org/poker and make a $150 do-
information, contact Mr. Farley at [email protected]. nation. This year, with a donation, you are

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entered to win a four-day, three-night trip at The Henderson, located in Destin, Fla. Tourna-
ment entry, poker chips and hors d’oeuvres are complimentary. A cash bar will be provided
and blackjack tables will be available. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the evening!

Provided by Skyler Hunter. FORMER HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATTENDS PET OF THE MONTH
THE GRAMMYS KIKI, adopted from the Plano
Skyler Hunter is 18 years old, attended Heritage High School animal shelter by Heather Mc-
and walked the red carpet at the Grammys in January. After Carroll, likes to hang out in the
recently moving to Los Angeles, Calif., to pursue his passion window sill to watch bunnies and
for music, he has collaborated with label producers on his sun herself. She is very curious
new album and was given the opportunity to walk the red and likes to explore. She loves to
carpet and attend the Grammys to promote his first major be petted and also enjoys play-
single releasing this spring (expected release for April 13). Learn more about Mr. Hunter ing with her toys.
and his growing music career at skylerhuntermusic.com.
APP OF THE MONTH
GALA TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILDREN VICTIMIZED BY ABUSE FLUSH will save your life when
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County (CACCC), a nonprofit organization that you are in a pinch. Search the
provides safety, healing and justice to children victimized by abuse and neglect, will host area for the nearest public rest-
its annual gala on March 24 to raise funds for local kids. The organization collaborates room, even without an Internet
with law enforcement and Child Protective Services to help children and their non-of- connection!
fending family members heal. Since 1992, the CACCC has offered free services to more
than 60,000 abused and neglected children. The annual black-tie gala, themed “Deep WORD OF THE MONTH
in the Heart of Collin County,” will be at The Star and will feature a performance by Jake
Owen. Event co-chairs Carolyn Speese and Susan Spindler accepted the challenge to raiment
raise $1.1 million. To find out more, visit caccollincounty.org/gala.

FRISCO RECEIVES STATE AWARD FOR TRAFFIC INNOVATION AND SAFETY
Frisco has received a statewide award for innovation in alleviating traffic congestion and
improving safety. The Texas Chapter of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America
honored Frisco for developing and implementing its “Closest To” dispatch system, in-
cident management performance measures, “real-time” traffic signal data sharing and
the WAZE Connected Citizen Program. The North Central Texas Council of Governments
(NCTCOG) awarded Frisco three grants totaling $380,000 to help support these initia-
tives. Frisco’s success at data sharing enabled NCTCOG to establish a grant program to
support communities sharing data to improve mobility throughout the region. Learn more
at friscotexas.gov.

STUDENT GRAPHIC ARTIST WINS THE OFFICIAL ARTS IN THE SQUARE POSTER [rey-muh nt], (noun)
Frisco Square will present the ninth Annual Arts in the Square on March 24-25, with pro- clothing; apparel; attire
ceeds going to Frisco Family Services. Every year, students from the FISD participate in
four categories according to grade. This year, the winners are Austin Liegl (Sparks Elemen-
tary), Gabriella Diaz (Scott Elementary),
Jenna Yu (Roach Middle School) and
Keana Sangalang (Reedy High School).
These pieces are on the final poster
designed by Graphic Arts and Illustra-
tion students at the CTE Center Graphic
Design School. The Arts in the Square
committee selected three poster final-
ists. Congratulations to Belle Anderson,
Cameron Baum and Josh Reynoso. The
poster winner is Mr. Reynoso, a graphic
design student at the CTE Center. Win-
ners receive cash awards on March 24
during the festival. Top entries will be
at the FISD booth at Arts in the Square.
Learn more at friscosquare.com/AITS.

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ONE DAY IN FRISCO BY MELISSA SOUTHAM

“Beacon” at Northeast Community Park is the newest
addition to Frisco’s Public Art collection!

Crank it up!