By Nathan Coker
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Jan 30th, 2015
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DALLAS-BASED DESIGNER MIL BODRON MAINTAINS A FLOURISHING CAREER IN TEXAS, BUT HIS ROOTS LIE IN THE NORTHSIDE OF MONROE. article by Mary Napoli Interior photography by Timothy Kolk Bodron’s firm, Bodron + Fruit, has been well respected and in high demand in the Dallas-Forth Worth area and beyond for q...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 29th, 2014
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article by Mary Napoli | photography by Martin G Meyers He wanted her 35mm plastic camera. She wanted his hat. So, they made the trade. His 12 year-old sister walked away with a light blue, straw hat that had originally belonged to their grandfather. Ten year-old Frank Hamrick walked away with the to...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 1st, 2014
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In the wings with Bayou Artist Corey Trahan who dishes the magic of performing, teaching and the challenge of resurrecting an iconic community theatre article by Michael DeVault | photo by Brad Arender Not so long ago, Corey Trahan was in Bangkok, Thailand, pondering his future. The performer and edu...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 28th, 2014
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There Are Many Roles That Describe Joey Slaughter: Teacher, Creator, Counselor, Father. He is an Active Member in the Community and and a Presence in the Arts. article by Ann Bloxom Smith | photography by Brad Arender Connections, communication, consistency. Connections, communication, consistency. A...
By Nathan Coker
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Sep 25th, 2014
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While she was a natural-born dancer, Dianne Maroney Grigsby didn’t always plan on dance as a career. As it turned out, dance found her. Lucky for us Grigsby’s passion is our reward through her choreography set on area companies. article by MichaelDeVault | Photography by Brad Arender She’s tall...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 25th, 2014
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Family, Talent and the Kennedy Mystique article by Michael DeVault & Mary Napoli | photography by Brad Arender John and Doug Kennedy stood over the table, lifted the frame of the silk screen press, and waited for the print to set. It was 1989, and neither of them quite knew what to expect. At the...
By Nathan Coker
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Jul 24th, 2014
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Monroe’s own rock band returns home for a benefit concert article by Mary Napoli | photos by Joli Livaudais Kevin Griffin’s distinctive falsetto voice fills the Monroe Civic Center. At sound check, the arena is nearly empty, save a few crew members and close friends, and BetterThan Ezra is war...
By Nathan Coker
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Jun 26th, 2014
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A Portrait of Joli Livaudais article by Michael DeVault | photo by Jenny Ellerbe The first impression of Joli Livaudais is calm. She approaches people with the same measured ease with which she approaches a camera on a tripod. Even in a hurry–and as a professional photographer who’s done ...
By Nathan Coker
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May 21st, 2014
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Out of the spotlight and in the wings, the actress-playwright is taking on motherhood, Hollywood, a famous spouse and Buster Keaton…all without breaking a sweat. This month’s BayouArtist is Vanessa Perkins. article by Michael DeVault If Vanessa Perkins Stewart was unaware of Buster Keaton’...
By Nathan Coker
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Apr 25th, 2014
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Mother and daughter connect creatively. Sue and Addie Sartor share a love for art and community. article by Mary Napoli | photography by Joli Livaudais The Sartor home on Island Drive is every bit as warm and charming as its Southern architecture implies. It is the kind of home where those who cross ...
