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Ill be 49 in December and am kind

of more obsessed with music now
than when I was 21 or 23.
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by Matt Kelchner

Wading through
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in December and am kind of more

obsessed with music now than when
I was 21 or 23, he says.
Since 2011, Robinson has put
most of his musical focus into his
latest band, the Chris Robinson
Brotherhood. In what started as a
sort of an experiment. The group
solidified into a band as they played
more frequently in their home state
of California. Years later, they now
have a pair of studio albums, along
with a few live albums courtesy of
the famous Betty Cantor-Jackson of
the Grateful Dead, under their belts.
All of this was accomplished without
any help from any of the major
record labels.
I think our biggest accomplishment
is that after four touring cycles, five

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Im the oatmeal man, Chris

Robinson describes himself as we
began chatting. No deep meanings
or metaphors behind it. Simply just
a description of how his morning
had gone so far. I check to make sure
he was still free for our interview.
When Im not making music or
whatever, I only am dad, he says.
When he is not tackling fatherhood
responsibilities, Robinson is
seemingly always busy at work with
his six string. The former Black
Crowes lead singer has always been
in a number of different projects,
both while his old group was
together and not. For a guy who is
already well traveled on his musical
journey, Robinson is showing no
signs of slowing down. Ill be 49

We keep tending

our musical garden,
were excited.
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years in, were just now starting to

feel comfortable, Robinson explains.
Were all starting realize how many
colors and texture we have in our
availability. That range spans as wide
as the rainbow.
Robinson and company are very
aware of what they are capable of.
We see the creative potential and
where our music is taking us, he
says. It has already powered them
through many long and winding trips
back and forth across the country.
In each and every town they stop in,
more fans hop on and join with them.
Robinson adds, Lets be honest, our
scene is small but its affected us as
much as its affected our fans. Unique
and different people come to our
shows and tell me that.
With the Chris Robinson
Brotherhood, the beginnings rose
from a closer relationship with their
fans. its nice to be on the grassroots
side of things and see all the seeds
build, he says. A sense of community
is a cornerstone to the band and vice
versa. And as the crowds have gotten
bigger, that fact does not change.
When we first started, there were
200, 400, 800 people there. Now there
are 1200 people there, Robinson
proudly tells me.
Growth like the kind the Chris
Robinson Brotherhood has and
continues to experience is born from
grinding out it on the road. On their
website, there is a running archive
of past tour dates that is constantly
updated. Scrolling through can be
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daunting and tiring, but its become

the norm for Robinson. Ive been
touring really since 1988-1989.
When he was a kid, Robinsons
creativity connected him with other
like-minded people, musicians,
artists, poets, outsiders, degenerates,
just the kind of weirdoes growing
up in the mid 80s in East Atlanta.
It was one of the biggest ways that
Robinson connected with other
artists who, like himself, were
looking for more.
Decades and countless shows
later and its second nature. I think
by now my body is used to it. Its
definitely a commitment and a
sacrifice to be away from my wife
and kids. I just still think that no
matter how tired I am, its a privilege
and a unique opportunity. Its this
kind of yearning that keeps pushing
Robinson further and further.
Were getting ready to record
our next record in Stinson Beach in
January Robinson says about whats
to come after their current tour.
Somehow between the lengthy road
schedule and spending time with his
family, Robinson and the rest of his
band have managed to also find time
write a new album. Already there are
around seven to eight songs that are
about 90% done. We keep tending
our musical garden, were excited.
Instead of heading into a studio
for a few weeks, Robinson takes
things piece by piece. Typically, life
gives him small windows of four to
five hours at a time. Its gets more

detail, he says, the focus is different.

You make your time work and you
use your time as much a you can.
Robinson goes on to say that
a, tour schedule is easier to write
in this day and age than home
schedule for me. Raising a family,
and having the rest of his band
with him, Robinson uses every
free minute he has to work on new
material. We will spend every day in
my hotel with guitars and keyboards
and just start working stuff out.
Songs usually all come up in the
same fashion for the Chris Robinson
Brotherhood. Beginning with basic
song structures and melodies from
Robinson, he brings them to the
other bandmates. From there, each
person adds more and more to it.
By the time its finished, everyones
put something on the cake.
Before they get to work on the new
album though, there is still a string
a shows that wrap the band around
the country from early November
through the New Year. After three
consecutive nights in New York at
Brooklyn Bowl, Robinson brings
his band to the TLA here on South
Street on November 22nd before
they head back home to California.
They will bring their musical bounty
to town just in time share it for
Thanksgiving. We are some kind
of sonic farmers. When you reap
the harvest, its definitely worth the
work, he says. | r
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Keeping a finger on the pulse

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Glenda Childs was a grant-funded

educator for inner-city schools when
she saw a page turning in her career.
Doylestown Bookshop was in need
of a new owner just as the grants
for her work came to an end. I love
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creating that sense of community,
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Childs sees the bookshop as a
gathering place and an environment
that encourages literacy.
In the era of iPads and e-books,
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news reporter, she answered that its
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because our daily lives are spent

in front of screens. At the end of
the day, people want to relax with
a real book, she says. Doylestown
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many readers who want to dog ear
pages instead of flag pixelated
segments of text on a screen. The
shops success is evident in employee
Sean Currans prize for Bookseller
of the Year at this years independent
American Booksellers Association
in the New Atlantic district.
Literary culture is found in the
variety of the shops events, including
the seven book clubs. Each one
has a solid attendance. They range
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GLENDA CHILDS

Sean Curran, prize winning bookseller, and owner Glenda Childs

Special Reading Groups, to the

inspirational Infinite Possibilities
and the informative Women in
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business owners who share their
secrets to success by sharing their
favorite motivational and businessfocused reads. Androids Dream,
the shops longest running book club
at nearly ten years old, is focused
on science fiction and fantasy.
Doylestown Bookshop hosts an
increasingly successful monthly
reading series. Under my ownership
we made a definite decision to
increase the events, says Childs of the
variety of happenings in the bookshop.
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In the past three years, Childs has

been contacted by an ever increasing
size of publishing houses who want to
send their authors to the store. Judy
Blume and Newt and Callista Gingrich
were just a few of the notable writers
who have visited the shop in the last
three years. The visit from Blume
was held in Lenape Middle School to
accommodate the 500 attendees. This
past summer, it was requested that
the book shop promote and display
the works of Neil Gaiman leading up
to his reading at The Tower Theater
in Philadelphia.
The bookshop also provides a
platform for local authors to interact
with the community. More than 500
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titles on the bookshops shelves are

the works of local writers. The annual
Local Author Spotlight gives five or
six of the towns most talented writers
a platform to present their work to
the community. A panel discussion
featuring the authors invites the
community into a conversation about
their books.
Items in the gift section are also
the works of community members.
The 18-year-old independent
bookstore takes up much of a city
block with 8000-square-feet of space.
Childs and her staff make sure to fill
it with interesting products. Among
the work of best-selling and local
authors is stationary, art prints, and
cards made by local artists. The shop
also sells chocolates and treats from
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Doylestown Bookshops events
range from the family friendly to
age-specific. Weekly Storytime with
Miss Larissa isnt the only program at
the bookshop for young members of
the community. The shop also hosts
a French foreign language class for
children and experimental writing for
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teens. The latter uses in-class writing

exercises in genre and theme followed
by a group critique. This way, the
bookshop is building a community
of young writers and encouraging the
countys youth to engage language.
Bookstores are being creative
in order to stay relevant to their
community, says Childs. For
Doylestown Bookshop, their
connection to the community has
led to a surprising collaboration.
DTown Brewing Company will
distribute a brew inspired by the
store. The flavor will be created
by Childs, her husband Allen, and
Shiloh Hopwood, a local homebrewer. The Doylestown Bookshop
Fuggle Bitter Brew will be released
on Small business Saturday on
November 28. It will be sold
throughout the holiday season.
The 100-year-old space has its
charms. The occasional flickering
lights are a part of the experience.
You feel like youre in a special
place when you walk in, says Childs.
During hurricane Sandy in 2012,
Doylestown Bookshop surprisingly
had power while many other buildings
did not. They baby sat an iguana and
sheltered many visitors who lounged
about the shop and socialized. This
is just one of the many instances
where Childs saw her vision fulfilled.
Doylestown Bookshop is a gathering
place for the community in more
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1900s Model T Ford, and a kitchen
ceiling lamp whose shade is replaced
by a gramophone horn, are just the
tip of their design ice berg. They use
old world techniques, like brazing
and woodworking, then apply their
own methods of oiling and waxing,
and heating and cooling. They find
each object when its own story is
at a standstill, and then transform
it to give it a new chapter.
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The Reclaimed studio is housed

in what was one of the earliest Ford
dealerships in America. Nestled
in a rural patch along the Ivyland
Railroad, the small town of Rushland,
Pennsylvania is just three miles
outside of Doylestown. The town
itself is a place rich in junk, which
is one of the duos favorite things.
Their mutual love for history has led
them to research the parts that they
collect and their place in the past.
When people buy something we
like to tell them as much about the
history of it as we can, says Shapiro.
Their appreciation for antiques,
and their approach to altering them,
come from their family histories.
Shapiro is a California native, while
Flacks family history in Doylestown
stretches back to 1733. Both learned
about working with furniture from
their fathers. Shapiro spent much
time learning the art of woodworking

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in her fathers shop where he

restored antique furniture. Flacks
ancestors owned the Ships Tavern
on the corner of Main and State
Street until the early 1800s. In its
place in the Lenape building now
stand various boutiques and bars.
Flacks encyclopedic knowledge
of the town, and personal collection
of drawings and photos of its
structures, attest to his familys
interest in history. His father was
an antique collector and a Navy
welder in the 1960s and 1970s.
Flack learned much of the technique
that he applies to the Reclaimed
design process from him.
In their warehouse, Shapiro and
Flack collect many antique and
vintage items. Clients peruse their

When people buy something

we like to tell them as much about
the history of it as we can.
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collection and select pieces. The

design process involves visiting the
clients home and envisioning how
the future design will work there.
Then its back to the workshop to
bring new life to an old farm or
automotive implement.
The Reclaimed designers invite
prospective clients into the design
process for their commissioned
pieces. The communication process
with our clients is our favorite
thing, says Shapiro. Recently,
theyve taken this approach with
their clients family heirlooms.
Preserving an object that is
connected with memories of joy
and experiences [that someone]
had with a loved one is what the
duo feel is so incredible about the
restoration process. Rescuing an
heirloom that has been relegated to
a basement allows them to extend
its life as a functional piece. This
connects directly with the Reclaimed
philosophy. We are moved by their
past experience, says Shapiro, and
the idea that we can bring more joy
to them is the beauty of it.
Commissions often come from
people having seen Reclaimed
pieces in New Jerseys Peoples Store
in Lambertville, or in Princetons
Farmhouse Store. Reclaimeds
online presence also attracts clients.
They were commissioned to design
specialty pieces for a Washington
D.C. restaurant called The Riggsby.
The hostess stand was designed
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around a stand up radio. The result

is a piece that catches the eye
of patrons as soon as they enter
the restaurant.
When asked about her favorite
design project, Shapiro admits
that each new invention excites
her more. If it comes down to one
piece, she chooses the refurbished
post office box that they found
completely neglected. Shapiro and
Flack brought it back to life as a bar,
and added ornate claw feet from an
antique bath tub for a unique touch.
We elevate our work every time
we make something new, she says.
Its bittersweet when you sell it. | r
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Happy
Holidaze!
COLD WINTER NIGHTS, BOURBON,
AND WHISKEY GO HAND IN HAND.

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Every bartending veteran who started honing his craft during

the pre-drink menu era fondly remembers a time when there
was just the fine art of learning and mastering the classic
cocktails with precision and efficiency. As one of these
bartenders, this time of year haunts me with the challenge
of coming up with ideas for the dreaded holiday cocktail
menus that so many seasonal drinkers love and adore.

Yet, so many of these over thought

out, over promoted, and overpriced alcoholic treats get sent
back for a variety of reasonsthe
most polite being, this is not what
I expected. Its amazing how
the wording and description of a
fancy holiday drink can connect
to something deep inside of us,
forming visions of sugarplums
in our heads. In reality, that so
yearned for cocktail can disappoint
us like a child who doesnt get
the gift on the top of their list
on Christmas morning and
then swiftly damns Santa Claus
straight to hell! Here is a holiday
tipstick with what has worked
for generations. Just as flowers,
vegetables, and menu items can be
seasonal, so are traditional, classic
cocktails. Cold winter nights,
bourbon, and whiskey go hand in
hand. There is nothing better than

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an old fashioned, side car, or simple

high quality bourbon, whiskey, rye
or scotch neat with the optional
drop of water to open it up. Now,
of course if that is a little too rough
for some, I suggest moving into
the realm of an Irish coffee, hot
toddy, hot buttered rum, hot mulled
cider with whiskey or spiced rum,
or a big bold delicious glass of red
wine to warm your bones and your
heart by the fire. There is genius
in simplicity. Just like a fine wine,
these traditional drinks have shined
bright over time. The best gift we
bartenders can give you to ease the
holiday stress is a cocktail made
with confidence that we ourselves
wouldnt pass up if we were sitting
on the other side of the bar.
One of the many great things
about living in Bucks County is
that we have an array of beautiful,
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and restaurants. These holiday

heavens on earth provide you
with a cast of amazing and unique
libation professionals who medicate
your hearts and souls with Holiday
cheer. There is nothing better after
a long night of Christmas shopping
then to stop off at your favorite
establishment and decompress for a
hot minute before getting up to do it
all over again, racing in the chase to
try to create Christmas perfection for
one and all. This time of year is our
annual rite of passage in the midst
of lifes everyday chaos.
The same holiday bedlam is
amplified for restaurant professionals,
too. It can be our busiest time of year,
our most stressful, and sometimes
our most lucrative before the long
doldrums of the hospitality winter
sets in. The holiday hustle bonds
relationships with both your clientele
and co-workers in the spirit of the
season despite too many doubles
(shifts or cocktails!). When all is
said and done, a sense of calm and
gratitude always wins out each night
when the bar closes, culminating
on the night I enjoyed working the
most over the years. The night when
all the mistakes, all the negative
situations, all the bad service and
aggravating clientele all slips away
that oh so beautiful night after
closing up on Christmas Eve when
all the customers have gone to be
with their families, friends, lovers and
even some sadly home alone. All the
junk and nonsense of everyday life
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becomes still and slows down during

that closing hour. The holidaze is no
more. It lifts its lazy veil and burns off
like a morning layer of fog dancing
slowly on the Delaware, giving way
to that most beautiful silent night of
peace and stillness that is Christmas
Eve. Its a moment in time when we
all can and should step outside our
shadows that walk with us day after
day and let our light shine inside
and outside of us all, and to take the
moment to reflect and embrace the
coming New Year. It was in these
quiet, private moments alone after
the Christmas Eve shift that I realized
that the greatest present we can give
to ourselves and our loved ones is our
presence. When we let the light of
love, not the light of our cell phones,
shine on our faces while we sit at our
holiday dinner tables. After closing
up the bar on Christmas Eve, I sit
outside the now sleepy restaurant on
the banks of the Delaware in scenic
New Hope, PA and listen to the river
move slowly on by. The smell of
fireplaces fills the chilly night air and
snow lightly falls, glistening in the
night sky and sparkling on the trees,
roofs and land. Its Christmas time
once again. As I sit alone and take
it all in, I raise my glass of whiskey
and toast both the fortunate and not
so fortunate who I had the pleasure
to serve all year long. I give thanks
for being alive and being able
to enjoy this moment and wish
a Merry Christmas to all and to
all a goodnight! | r

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SPOTLIGHT / JUSTINE TIME TO DANCE

Sue Jones
Owner/Partner
REALTOR,GRI

Justine Time to Dance

Its always Justine Time to Dance

says Justine Kawas in her ballroom
dance studio in Doylestown.
Located within Serenity Day Spa on
Route 313, the studio is an elegant
space where dances are learned
and friendships are born. What
differentiates our studio from other
ballroom studios are two things:
first, we are not just about learning
the steps, we are about creating
community, says Kawas. Second,
the connection between Serenity
Day Spa and our dance program
creates an atmosphere of pure
beauty and bliss. Feeling beautiful,
graceful and confident is what we
are all about.
Kawas has taught ballroom
and Latin dancing for 28 years,
and believes in the importance
of building relationships through
dance. She teaches that dance is
a lifestyle that affects how people
think, move, and act in the world. In
all my years of teaching I have never
had a student that has not walked
out of my class differently than how
they walked in, says Kawas.
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A large part of the studios business

comes from families preparing for
weddings. While Kawas loves to help
with special events, she believes that
the joy of dance is more than just
a special event. We encourage you
to take ballroom dancing beyond
the First Dance and incorporate it
into your life as a lasting celebration.
Whether you want to learn just a
few patterns, or take your skill set to
a more proficient level, the experience
of partner dancing will forever change
and enhance you, says Kawas.
Kawas grandparents, Buddy and
Betty, opened one of the first Arthur
Murray Dance Studio franchises
in 1954 in New Jersey. Today, their
memory lives on in Justines heart
and is apparent in her teaching.
Justines personality brings out the
best in people, says one student.
Others comment that her patience
and consideration of her students
input is what makes learning from
her a good experience.
Kawas offers her services in a variety
of classes and events. Every Saturday,
she hosts a Practice Session from
46pm. Every six weeks, a free social
event is held. The $80 Holiday Special
Package is a unique gift to give this
December. It includes a one-hour
private lesson, a two-hour practice
session, and an invitation to the
Holiday Party. | r
For more information, contact Justine Time to Dance
at 64 E Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA
917.586.6933 | www.justinetimetodance.org

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A CLOSER LOOK / JOHN HARITOS

I pretty much
almost died.
I suffered numerous
broken bones
and head trauma,
which put me
in a coma for
three months.

by Steve Neumann

John Haritos
God gave me the thrill
of a lifetime, says artist
John Haritos, right
before I was knocked
out of it for months.
It was September 28, 1985, and
John and his best friend Joeboth
diehard surfersdrove down to their
usual spot on Long Beach Island to
test their mettle against the storm
surge of Hurricane Gloria.
The waves were huge for the
Jersey shore, John recounts, and
that was the first time I ever got in
the green room. (In surfing, the
green room is the inside of a barrel
produced by a wave. The term was
coined due to the color of light
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reflected into the barrel. Its what

surfers live for.)
After their ride, they headed back
home for a football game at their
alma mater, Hunterdon Central High
School. Before they could get there
they were broadsided by another car
in an intersection. Johns side of the
car took the brunt of the impact.
I pretty much almost died, John
says. I suffered numerous broken
bones and head trauma, which put
me in a coma for three months.
John had just begun his first
semester at Parsons School of
Design in New York City. He was a
promising young artist in the Gifted
and Talented Program at his high
school, and won the Governors
School of the Arts Award in New
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Jersey in 1984. That weekend was his

first vacation home from school.
The accident also managed to
twist Johns spinal cord, leaving
him paralyzed on his right side. He
quickly realized hed never be able
to draw with his right hand again.
Art was all John ever knew. As
early as Kindergarten, he would copy
comic strips and characters from
comic books, or from his brothers
Mad Magazine. Johns new reality
now forced him to switch to his left
hand if his dream of being an artist
was going to continue. When I was
in art therapy class in the hospital,
he says with a chuckle, my first
couple drawings were like 3rd
graders did them.
Eventually, John decided to return
to art school, but he felt he wouldnt

have been able to handle the hustle

and bustle of city life anymore. He
enrolled in The duCret School of
Art in Plainfield, NJ, not far from his
home in Flemington. Thats where
life offered him a new twist.
At duCret, John studied under
Peter Caras, personal friend of
and apprentice to that icon of
Americana, Norman Rockwell. This
key mentorship almost didnt happen.
When John first entered duCret he
was still working out how to hone his
skills with his left hand. His teachers
thought he wasnt serious and was
just coasting by. When Caras heard
through the grapevine about Johns
accident, he approached Johns
father and announced: Give me
a couple years with your son, and Ill
make him an outstanding artist.

Just for the fun of it, I started painting portraits

of the bands and getting them to sign the work.

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Peter Caras opened up a whole

world of art to me, John beams. He
taught me how to illustrate and paint
in oil, how to make a composition
really tight and realistic, so that it
can look like a real image. That
experience molded John into the
artist he is today. A lot of my rock
art is my own expression, he says.
I take my illustration to a certain
point, and then I just like to be loose
and expressive with it.
After graduation, John began
getting into music, becoming a regular
in the punk rock scene. Just for the
fun of it, he says, I started painting
portraits of the bands and getting them
to sign the work. John soon started
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meeting bigger name punk bands, who

also showed an interest in his art, so he
decided to branch out into mainstream
musicians. He would take at least two
paintings to each concert, one to give
to the artist and one for them to sign
and give back to him.
Today, John has a unique story
behind every piece of art in his
Frenchtown, NJ gallery. Case in point:
John made sure he got to a rehearsal
of The E Street Bands big reunion
tour at Asbury Parks Convention
Hall in 1999. Once there, John told
his contact that Bruce Springsteen
could keep one of the paintings he
did of him and his wife Patti. John got
the other two signed paintings back
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A lot of my rock art is

my own expression.
I take my illustration to
a certain point, and then
I just like to be loose
and expressive with it.
right away, but wasnt sure if the first
one ever got to The Boss.
A couple months later, John was
at one of Pattis solo shows wearing
a shirt with an imprint of the painting
he had given to them. After the
show, Pattis limo stopped suddenly
as it was driving by the roped-off
area where John was standing. Patti
got out and yelled Youre the artist?
John was let through the rope line
and Patti greeted him with a big hug.
We have it hanging in our living
room! Patti exclaimed.
Now John wants to share his art
with the world. Hes planning on
having a book written about his life,
as well as a major showing of all his
work. Its almost like a little time
capsule, John muses, in the spirit
of Norman Rockwell, who illustrated
his time. Ive illustrated the music
scene of my time.
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John will have his first informal

showing in the second week in
November at the popular Jakes
Restaurant & Bar on Route 202 in
Flemington.
Though it once seemed that
everything that mattered had been
taken away from him, John found his
way to a new beginning. In addition
to sharing his work, he now wants
to share hope.
I want to give inspiration to
people in the same situation I was
in, John says. When youre hit with
that information, youre pretty much
devastated. But if youre strong and
you want it badly enough, you can
overcome anything. | r

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Jasper and June

Radius highlights creative

businesses in Bucks and
its surrounding counties.
In our gift guide youll
find unique handmade,
up-cycled, and unexpected
ideas for the holidays.

The Tea Can Company

The Tea Can Company offers over
40 unique flavors that are sold in
gift shops and renowned museums
nationwide. Tahitian Vanilla,
Magnolia Oolong,
and Rooibos Chai
are just a few of
their luxurious
blends. Custom
packaging can
be designed
for a variety of
special occasions.
Shop online for a tea selection
that is both healthy and unforgettable.

Cowgirl Chile Co.

Inspired by her own chili recipes,
and an interest in early rodeo
cowgirls who were brave, spirited
women, jeweler Laura Rutkowski
created Cowgirl Chile Co. On
Doylestowns Oakland Avenue.
You will find gifts for bold, earthy
women. All of the jewelry in the
shop is handmade on site. The
clothing and accessories are either
handmade or carefully selected
vintage pieces. Hot sauce and
other kitchen items are bound to
engage your culinary imagination.
Proceeds from some specially
designed pieces of jewelry go to
local museums. Shop at Cowgirl
also for perfume, bath products,
and original artwork.

When you purchase a gift from

Jasper and June, you give a gift
to someone whose path you may
never cross. All items in their shop
benefit efforts to sponsor and
support impoverished children,
HIV positive women in Ethiopia,
and victims of human trafficking.
The unique apparel, accessories,
fragrances and cards bring hope
to people who are rebuilding their
lives. Visit and Jasper and June
for a gift that will give back.
jasperandjune.com
24 Bridge Street
Frenchtown, NJ 08825

cowgirlchile.com
4 W. Oakland Ave. at S. Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901

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Sconset Flair Boutique

Sconset Flair Boutique is the
place to find unique and beautiful
gifts from local and global artists.
The whimsical yet sophisticated
clothing and accessories will
suit any woman who has an eye
for craftsmanship and a spirit
of adventure. Owner/designer
Christie Lefebvre makes custom
jewelry designs, always working
with her clients imagination and
budget. For a gift that will be
memorable and affordable, take
a trip to Sconset Flair.

Salvaged Goods

A Mano Galleries

At Salvaged Goods, youll find

Antiques with Urban Attitude.
The shop specializes in the
uncommon and the unexpected.
Inventory is carefully curated
for todays buyer. They create
upcycled products, carry vintage
accessories, furnishings, textiles,
toys, and art. You will also find
unique estate jewelry, architectural
and garden decorations. Home and
bath products made from beeswax
are the handiwork of local artisans.
For a gift that is bound to feel
nostalgic, visit Salvaged Goods
in Easton.

A Mano Galleries at the 5 & Dime

in Lambertville, NJ features the
work of artists from across the
nation. A unique assortment of
furniture, home decor, jewelry, and
accessories appeal to a variety
of styles. Custom pieces can be
requested. During the first weekend
of December, local jeweler Sherry
Tinsman will be featured with a
reception in the gallery. Midway
through the month, A Mano
extends its hours to 9 p.m. to
accommodate holiday shoppers.
Patrons may make a shopping
appointment for uninterrupted
assistance. A Mano also provides
gift wrapping and delivers locally.

24 S. Third St
Easton, PA 18042
salvagedhomegoods.com
610-258-8176

The Den
Do you have a man on your holiday
shopping list and not a clue what
to buy him? Check out The Den for
stylish apparel by Tommy Bahama,
Vineyard Vines, and Southern
Tide. Grooming accessories from
The Art of Shaving make great
stocking stuffers. The selection of
man cave necessities, like games
and sports memorabilia, are
necessities for any mans den.

amanogalleries.com
42 North Union Street
Lambertville, NJ 0853

Shoptheden.com
Peddlers Village
Lahaska, PA

52 E. State Street
Doylestown, PA
sconsetflair@comcast.net
508-221-1636

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Nov 14 13pm

Due to the popularity of this event, the line closes at 2:30pm.

Bring the family and pose with the seasons most magical creature!

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Dec 5 11am2pm Proceeds benefit Lulus Rescue.
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Pet Photos with Santa

Nov 15 & Dec 5

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FOOD & SPIRITS / SAND CASTLE WINERY & VINEYARDS

Sand Castle Winery

& Vineyards
by Jake Bracey | photography by Julie Gray

The thought of wine brings a

number of different images into a
persons mind. For some, it represents
decadence and celebration. Wine
inspires the Dionysian thought of
participating in some grandiose social
get-together where conversations flow
easily and problems are forgotten.
For others, the thought of wine can
conjure images of sprawling Italian
vineyards, and the rolling vistas
of Californias storied wine country.
Sand Castle Winery is an escape
much closer than Italy or Napa.
Nestled in Erwinna, Pennsylvania,
for nearly forty-one years, it is a place
with stunningly beautiful character.
Charming castle walls, and endless
valleys of healthy plump grape
vines that are ready to be crafted
into artisan wines, are all part of
the experience.
In 1974, brothers Joseph and
Paul Maxian, purchased 40 acres
of land in Pennsylvania, and later
added another 32. The Bratislava,
Czechoslovakia immigrants wanted
to open a winery that could hold its
own against legendary vineyards in
their homeland. Fertile land and soil,
and the proximity to the Delaware
River, made the Erwinna property an
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ideal place to grow grapes. After

ten years of getting the conditions
right, the Maxian brothers began
planting 40,000 vinifera grapevines.
The varieties include grapes needed
to make their Riesling, Chardonnay,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and
Gewurtztraminer, among countless
blends and signature recipes
that were to follow. The Delaware
Valley is recognized by the federal
government as a viticultural district,
which is among the best in the
world and where the sun creates the
right conditions to produce wines
of excellent quality. One reason the
wines made at Sand Castle are so
one-of-a-kind is because their roots are
so deeply engrained within the rocky
soils. According to the winemaker,
Joseph Maxian, The white wines are
soaked on the skins, similar to the
process of reds. This helps extract
tannins, color, flavors, and according
to Cornell University, it will make
the white wines have similar health
properties to the reds. The wines are
fermented at a higher temperature
than the industry standard which
gets rid of all the volatiles. This
process gives the wine a softer finish
without the headaches.

The vineyard and wineryattract

very dedicated people who have
a common goal to produce perfect
wine and work together in harmony.
JOSEPH MAXIAN

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The castle was built over top of the 30-foot deep,

and 7,000 square foot cellar, which stores and ages
all of Sand Castles renowned wines.

A massive castle stands proudly

at the forefront of the winerys estate.
The winery castle, which was built in
2007, is modeled after one from the
Maxian brothers homes of Bratislava.
Some of the stones from the original
castle walls were actually donated
to the foundation of the little sister
version in Erwinna. The castle was
built over top of the 30-foot deep,
and 7,000 square foot cellar, which
stores and ages all of Sand Castles
renowned wines. It is primarily
used for weddings, private and
corporate events, and also daily tours
and tastings.
In recent years, there has been
a substantial surge in the trend of
wineries popping up through the
East coast, specifically Pennsylvania.
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Sand Castle should not be included in

this timetable. Since its conception in
1974, Sand Castle Winery has offered
unique flavors and profiles of the
wines that they so carefully curate.
Sand Castle also offers its customers
the ability to customize any label
on their bottles for events or gifting
purposes. It is just one of the ways
that Sand Castle keeps an edge on
other vineyards.
Sand Castle offers one very special
and overwhelmingly popular blend
that has received rave reviews since
its creation. Alpine Spice, a mix of
Riesling and Chardonnay, is made with
a secret blend of herbs and spices. It is
also served warm, which is something
that makes it a truly unique wine
experience that fits the fall and winter

Visit us at: 755 River Road, Erwinna, PA 18920

seasons to perfection. Alpine Spice

has often been referred to as liquid
apple pie, and is a wonderful treat
for anyone with a bit of a sweet tooth
or just looking for a taste of dessert.
Sand Castle Winery has a wonderful
staff that is always willing to help
patrons gain an appreciation for wine,
regardless of their knowledge. In a
recent interview regarding their tightknit staff Maxian said, the vineyard
and winery are both exceptionally
challenging, but they attract very
dedicated people who have a common
goal to produce perfect wine and work
together in harmony.
The welcoming environment
is something to certainly be
noted. Walk-ins are almost always
welcomed, at least to be able to see
the grounds and meet some of the
very kind and hard working staff.
In the case of events, Sand Castle
is always open to booking private
parties as well as corporate events.
With the holidays looming around
the corner, they can lend the perfect
fit in the castle for any occasion.
Along with their wonderful party
booking service for private events,
Sand Castle also has several exciting
public events coming up during the
holiday season. The main focus of
these upcoming events will be the
annual Alpine Spice Party, which will
be held on December 6th. It will be a
celebration of not only the holidays,
but also the treat that is the Alpine
Spice blend. According to the winerys
website, in regards to their events:
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The art of hospitality is not

complete without exclusive food and
wine events and festive celebrations.
Sand Castle Winery is open yearround and offers guests many
different events throughout the
year. Join us for public events and
exclusive preferred member parties
at the winery.
Earlier in the season, a tasting and
dinner will be held at The Riegelsville
Inn on November 11th. Located
in Riegelsville, PA, the Inn offers
a rustic feel with an exceptional
food menu, which matches the
experience of tasting Sand Castles
renowned vinifera.
Whether you may be an experienced
wine taster, or someone looking for
a day of beautiful scenery and tasting
excellent wines, be sure to check out
Sand Castle Winery and Vineyards.
The experience offers so much more
than just tastings. | r
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