You’re invited to “The Art of Living Well” event featuring James Beard Award-winning Chef Chris Shepherd at Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear on November 18. Shepherd, the 2014 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Southwest and one of the Top 10 Best New Chefs in America by Food & Wine magazine, will cook up some of his favorite dishes during two demonstrations, followed by a meet and greet with the general public. The popular Houston chef is known for his farm-to-table restaurant Underbelly as well as his newest culinary vision, One/Fifth Houston. Attendees will also have an opportunity to register for a chance to win a spa gift package, Weston Lakes golf package or a trip for two to Fredericksburg. Shepherd will make his appearances during the clubhouse grand opening event, The Art of Living Well, from 2 to 5 p.m. on November 18 at Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch. The community is located at 5403 Golden Manor Drive in Fulshear. In addition to the award-winning chef, guests will have plenty to see and do at the new 10,000-square-foot amenity center including: A cigar roller in the cards and billiards room Mermaids and a pool gymnast at the clubhouse pool Live band, The Fantastics, playing for the crowd on the event lawn overlooking the lake Whiskey tastings by the fire pit Margaritas and Strawberry Daiquiri tastings at the pool bar Smoothie King smoothies in the fitness center Chair massages in the Bonterra spa Bocce ball demonstrations Pickle ball demonstrations