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Xavier Avila, a tattoo artist for Nite Owl Tattoo Studios and the father of a 7-year-old daughter, was in a dispute with two men at about 2:30 a.m. Monday outside of the Dragon Sports Bar in the 1300 block of Bandera Road.

Musical moment: Don’t forget that The Lakewood Project — Lakewood High School’s electric rock orchestra — will have its winter concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in Lakewood Civic Auditorium, 14100 Franklin Blvd., Lakewood. The theme is "A Night at the Movies," and some middle school musicians will join the group.

So if you don’t have an hour to wait for your gels to soak in regular nail polish remover, buying a bottle of pure acetone is a better bet. 

The people of St. Michaels had extinguished the lights of their homes and hung lanterns from the masts of ships and tall trees, misdirecting the British fire. The British retreated, and the town was largely spared.

If you’re tired of grooming in the dark, this LED makeup mirror provides a ring of natural white light and a different magnification on each side of the rotating mirror face. Best of all, it’s completely cordless, aking it portable and travel-friendly.

Amber Gotzmeister never imagined her work as a tattoo artist would result in young men and women in India being allowed to get married.

"Rachel has not liked the way her brother has been represented in the one way," says Sara. "She felt that time was going by she wanted to document him as a brother, as a friend, from a perspective outside of the music industry."

But to stay indoors, although tempting, would be a shame. The property is bordered by picturesque paths through manicured gardens and along a sparkling waterfront, sprinkled with swinging benches, charming gazebos, and plenty of Adirondack chairs for lounging. A private dock houses the inn’s fleet of sailboats and performance yachts. Wake up to a soft sunrise over the river, and cap off the evening cozied up around an outdoor firepit, watching the captains retire the boats for the day.

Nov. 28 | 6:30-11 p.m. | Preview Party & Silent Auction | $75; includes free parking + one free re-entry with ticket stub

Cozying up with a glass of your favorite red by the fireplace this season? Match your manicure to your vino for a perfect pairing. As part of their new 2018 Winter Collection, this Essie shade is one part wintery, one part warm, and is a great option for anyone who wants to be a bit festive without the kitsch.

"They are similar in that both provide an extra layer of protection to natural nails," says licensed nail technician, Harli G, the nail mastermind behind the nail art account @nailsbyharlig. "Dip nails don’t require UV/LED light and are typically a much quicker process to apply from start to finish. Gel nails tend to look a bit more natural on the nails than a dip powered enhancement, so I prefer gel manicures."

So, what about filing your nails? You should avoid doing that too, if possible. "Gel manicures are sealed around the edges to keep it all intact and long-lasting, so filing your nails would most likely break this seal and make the manicure more susceptible to wear and tear," explains Ling Lin. "Understandably, if you have a jagged nail you will need to buff the nail gently to smooth it down, so it’s important to take great care when doing this so you cause as little damage as possible."