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ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Plenty of ways to spend green this weekend
COMMUNITY NEWS M-Line celebrated 30 years On March 7, the M-Line Trolley, the only nonprofit, vintage trolley system operating in North America that does not charge a fare, celebrated 30 years in Dallas. Mayor Mike Rawlings, trolley visionary Phil Cobb and others spoke at the ceremony. On Saturday, Oct. 5, everyone is invited to the free “Love the Trolleys Birthday Party” on Moody Plaza in Klyde Warren Park featuring cake, music, trolleys, food trucks and entertainment. – David Mullen
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Winner in boot design contest
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Dallas St. Patrick's Parade
The annual Dallas St. Patrick's Day Parade on Greenville is just one of many highlights this weekend.
By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com The Dallas St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Greenville Avenue takes center stage on Saturday, March 16 with more than 125,000 people lining the street yelling for beads and
drinking green beer. This year’s parade grand marshal is Mayor Mike Rawlings. The parade runs along Greenville Avenue from Blackwell Street to SMU Boulevard beginning at 11 a.m. But there are other options on St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
Friday, March 15: The Playwright Irish Pub at One Arts Plaza is having St. Patrick’s Week with beer tastings every night, Guinness and oyster specials on Friday, and live music Saturday and GREEN cont'd on page 9
UT SCANDAL
Men's head tennis coach on administrative leave
By Carlos Anchondo/ Texas Tribune The University of Texas at Austin has placed Michael Center, its head coach for men’s tennis, on administrative leave after FBI documents revealed that he allegedly took a $100,000 bribe in 2015 to help a student gain admission to UT-Austin by adding him as a recruit to the tennis team. The documents said the student did not play competitive tennis. “Federal authorities notified us this morning that we were victims of an organized criminal effort involving admissions,” said UT-Austin spokesman J.B. Bird in a written statement on March 12. “We have just become aware of charges against our Men’s tennis coach Michael Center and he will be placed on administrative leave until further notice while we gather information.” Bird said the university is cooperating fully with the investigation and that
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UT-Austin Men's Tennis Coach Michael Center allegedly accepted a bribe to help a student gain admission to UT-Austin. “integrity in admissions is vital to the academic and ethical standards of our university.” “He is innocent,” said Center's lawyer, Dan Cogdell. Center, who was hired in July 2000 and is only the fourth men's tennis coach at UT-Austin, is
one of dozens of people named in a growing national college bribery scandal. An indictment unsealed Tuesday in Boston named more than 50 people — including actors Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin — who are accused of paying bribes to ensure their children
got into prestigious universities including UT, Stanford, Georgetown, Yale, Wake Forest and the University of Southern California. Center’s next court appearance will be on Monday, March 25 in Boston, where he will plead not guilty.
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Big Tex has announced the winner of the boot design he will be sporting at the State Fair of Texas this fall. The winner of the 2019 Big Tex Boot Design Contest, presented by Lucchese, is Katie Sauceda of Keller. There were more than 250 entries with competing artists ranging from ages 4 to 75. As the first-place winner, Sauceda receives the opportunity to work with the State Fair of Texas and Lucchese Bootmaker to put the finishing touches on her boot design. Big Tex wears a size 96 boot. – Karissa Condoianis
Travis Walk space to open Dallas-based restaurateur Stephan Courseau is partnering with award-winning Chef Curtis Stone (right) to open a restaurant at 4514 Travis St. in the former Villa-O space. Known internationally for his work as a chef, TV personality and The New York PLUG Public Relations Times best-selling author, Stone is behind the fine dining spots Maude, located in Beverly Hills, and Hollywood hotspot Gwen Butcher Shop & Restaurant. The new concept is set to open its doors later this year. – Vodi Cook
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Dreams of soda cans dancing in my head By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com An otherwise wonderful trip to Phoenix/Scottsdale for baseball spring training last weekend could only be tainted by the airlines and the TSA. They succeeded. When they sent the final passenger onto a full 6 a.m. flight, the airline sent on one too many passengers. A flight attendant, and I am not exaggerating, yelled to the final passenger, “There are only three seats, not four seats. You, OFF!” It was an error by the gate agent! And when the fasten seat belt sign is on, you get yelled at by flight attendants if you go to the lavatory. But tots can run up and down the aisle all they want. As I tried to go to sleep, the flight attendant banged her beverage cart into my seat without acknowledgement or an apology. So much for my nap. On my return, the TSA insisted to search my bag because
I had magazines. Wait, what? They weren’t loaded magazines but copies of Sports Illustrated. And this is an easy fix. I hate it when, in the limited gate seating area, people take up three seats: one for the passenger and two for their bags, forcing people to stand. And if you ask them to move their bags, they look at you like you have the plague or in some cases ignore you or just refuse. Memo to the airlines: post signs that state “one seat per passenger in the gate area.” Our society is becoming increasingly uncouth, if it hasn’t reached that point already ... Here is a follow-up to a story on David Mullen “Hairdressers Row” about the Herschel Avenue salons that appeared in Vol. 6, No. 2. La Gina Kissentaner, who runs Hands of Peace, wanted everyone to know that her studio at 4209 Herschel Ave. is still open. Although the story was geared toward hair styling, she informed me her business is
operating. And here is an update on the old oak tree in front of 4215 Herschel Ave. It is still partially standing at press time, but it has been severely pruned back ... SMU and SMU Athletics have announced the newest class of the SMU Athletics Hall of Fame. The 2019 inductees include golfer Colt Knost, diver Bryan Robbins, football player John Simmons and eight-time All-American thrower and two-time NCAA shot put champion Teri Steer. In addition, longtime photographer Brad Bradley will be given the Legends Award. The inductees will be recognized at the annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Friday, May 3 at Moody Coliseum ... Now here is something I have got to get. Lucyd LOUD have developed prescription-ready sunglasses with frames integrated with a Bluetooth headset. They have a built-in mic so you can make and answer calls. You can listen to music or podcasts, although it may take a little getting used to having to charge you sunglasses overnight. Prices start at $99 for polarized, UV-blocking sunglasses and $134 for a prescription pair. More information at lucyd.com. Are you reading this, Santa? … Be forewarned. Buses will replace trains
NEWS FROM DISTRICT 8
Dallas ISD Trustee Miguel Solis Studies have shown that children who attend pre-kindergarten have a better chance to succeed in school, graduate from high school and attend college. The past few years, one of Dallas ISD’s priorities has been to expand offerings to our community’s littlest learners because of the positive impact pre-K makes. During the first week of April, the district will kick off Camp Kinder 2019, an effort to identify eligible students and enroll them in pre-K classes for the 20192020 school year. Free pre-K is available for children who are age 3 or 4 by Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, and meet one of these requirements: eligible to participate in national free or reduced-price school lunch; unable to speak and comprehend English; is homeless; is a dependent of an active-duty member of the U.S. armed forces; or is or has been in foster care. Tuition-based pre-K available for children who are not eligible for free preK. Learn more about pre-kindergarten and the application process at prekdallas.org. District 8 is home to several fantastic elementary schools, including Dallas ISD’s first standalone early childhood center, Arlington Park, which offers full-day pre-kindergarten for 3 and 4-year-olds. Calendar note: Don’t forget, Dallas ISD schools and offices will be closed Monday, March 11 through Friday, March 15 for spring break. I hope students and staff return after vacation rejuvenated and ready to finish out the school year on a high note! In other District 8 news: • Congratulations to District 8 campus leaders who were recognized as Master Principals this month: Nancy Bernardino, Solar Preparatory for Girls; Juan Cordoba, T.J. Rusk Middle School; Sonia Loskot, David G. Burnet Elementary; and Arnoldo Zuniga, Dallas Environmental Science
Academy. The achievement takes into account metrics such as a school’s culture and climate and overall student achievement growth. • Ignacio Zaragoza Miguel Solis Elementary School will become one of eight new choice schools for the 20192020 school year, transforming into a Personalized Learning campus. District 8 is already home to some of the district’s best and most innovative choice schools at all grade levels. • Congratulations to District 8 students who placed well at the 2019 Dallas ISD STEM Expo’s Science & Engineering. Two projects from the Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship Academy took first place in their divisions. Individual winner Guillermo Valencia took first place for his “Plasma Coil” project in the Engineering Mechanics Category. A team comprising Jasmine Benton, Sonya Williams and Mykele Collins took first place in the Energy: Physical category for “Saving the Earth With Solar Panels.” • Teams from three District 8 schools placed will at the 2019 STEM Expo Robotics Competition. The Space Team from Julian T. Saldivar Elementary won first place in the Picasso Award and second place with the Rising Stars Award. The Dragon Galaxy team from Esperanza “Hope” Medrano Elementary took third place in the Amazing Movement Award. The Super Stars from David G. Burnet Elementary won second place in the Picasso Award category.
CRIME WATCH March 8 – 5:25 p.m. 4000 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s watch from a locked locker. March 8 – 7:18 p.m. 5700 Block, Forest Park Rd. (75235) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole all four tires from the complainant’s vehicle. March 9 – 1:13 a.m. 2800 Block, Elm St. (75226) Deadly Conduct: The suspect pointed a gun at the complainant. March 9 – 9:56 a.m. 2000 Block, Cullen Ave.
(75206) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect climbed over the complainant’s fence and stole a bicycle.
March 10 – 10 p.m. 2400 Block, Ellis St. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect forced entry and stole property.
March 9 – 7:23 p.m. 5300 Block, E. Mockingbird Ln. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect operated the complainant’s vehicle without consent.
March 11 – 4:05 a.m. 2500 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75204) Assault: An unknown suspect threw a banana and a small bottle at the complainant.
March 9 – 11:47 p.m. 2200 Block, Worthington St. (75204) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The unknown suspects pointed handguns at the complainant and stole a vehicle. March 10 – 7:17 a.m. 11600 Block, Preston Rd. (75230) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect entered the location by force.
March 11 – 6:54 p.m. 1800 Block, Greenville Ave. (75206) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s vehicle window. March 11 – 7:41 p.m. 6700 Block, Lupton Dr. (75225) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s unlocked vehicle and stole property.
in downtown Dallas on weekends starting Saturday, March 30 when DART begins replacing rail along the Transitway Mall along Pacific Avenue and Bryan Street. The weekend construction will continue into September ... A recent study showed that Fort Worth, College Station, Irving, Dallas and Houston are five of the most affordable cities in the U.S. in which to work and live. The study looked at 100 business-related jobs on Indeed. com and compared it to the average rent of a two-bedroom apartment on Rentjungle.com. Residents of Fort Worth have an average of 82 percent of their salary leftover after rent, College Station has 80 percent,
while Irving, Dallas and Houston have 79 percent. Tulsa was number one, followed by Lexington, Ky. and Oklahoma City. The average income left after rent in the top 25 cities was 81 percent. They certainly did not ask me … On the other end of the spectrum, Denton had the second highest increase in credit card debt, only bested by Huntington Beach, Calif. Wichita Falls is fifth. At first, one thinks that Denton’s position is caused by student loan liability, but Tempe, Ariz. – home of Arizona State University – is number one in credit card pay down … Monday was National Nap Day, but I couldn’t sleep. I had nightmares of cans of Sprite slamming into me.
ENVIRONMENT Heading to the beach? What NOT to take with you By Karen Fleig If you’re heading to sunny beaches for spring break or summer vacation, make sure you bring plenty of sunscreen for protection. But also think about protecting what’s in the water where you’re swimming, diving, surfing or snorkeling. One of the biggest and most permanent contributors to ocean pollution is sunscreen. Chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate can seep into the water where they're absorbed by corals. Coral is in danger of bleaching because of the increased temperature of the ocean, but sunscreens from thousands of visitors have also contributed to the damage. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, when corals are stressed by changes in conditions such as temperature, light or nutrients, they expel the symbiotic algae living in their tissues, causing them to turn completely white. If the stress-caused bleaching is not severe, coral have been known to recover. If the algae loss is prolonged and the stress continues, coral eventually dies. If coral dies, it is an entire eco-system lost and the implications are global. Reefs also protect the global environment by serving as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide that would otherwise contribute to global warming. Yes, bring sunscreen for protection, just bring the right kind. When you head to the beach, do not pack aerosol spray sunscreen. Do not use sunscreen if it contains oxybenzone or octinoxate. To reduce the amount of sunscreen you’ll need, consider wearing a UPF sun shirt. Sunscreens with titanium oxide or zinc oxide have not been found to harm reefs, according to the National Park Service.
Here are a few options for sunscreens that are reef safe: Raw Elements SPF 30 Certified Natural Sunscreen. The active ingredient in this sunscreen is non-nano zinc oxide. It is biodegradable, reef safe and water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. Mama Kuleana Waterproof SPF 30 Reef-safe Sunscreen. This Maui-based company works hard to ensure that its products, together with the packaging, are safe for the environment. Their sunscreen contains a lot of organic ingredients like coconut oil, almond oil and shea butter. Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian SPF 50 Natural Zinc Sunscreen. This zinc-based sunscreen is enriched with local Hawaiian spirulina, plumeria extract, honey, kukui nut oil and other nourishing oils that moisturize and soothe the skin. Stream2Sea SPF 30 Mineral Sunblock. Protect your skin and marine life with this mineral-based sunscreen that contains a powerful antioxidant blend of green tea, tulsi, wakame and olive leaf. Its active ingredient is non-nano titanium dioxide. Badger SPF 30 Unscented Sunscreen Cream. This sunscreen is waterand sweat-resistant for up to 40 minutes and contains moisturizing ingredients like sunflower oil, beeswax, seabuckthorn and Vitamin E. Sunscreen is just one part of the equation; there are eco-friendly resorts that are environmentally conscious and sustainable. EarthX’s mission is to connect a global community to create a sustainable world. Learn more about how you can make small changes to positively impact our environment at EarthX2019 coming to Fair Park Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28. For free admission, register at EarthX.org before Sunday, March 31.
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Worth Press working with local icon Blackie Sherrod. Even though he Last week, golf lost a legwas working at the newsend. And although he was not paper, Jenkins continued a professional player, there his studies and graduathas never been a more ined from TCU in 1953. fluential person in the sport He worked briefly at over the decades. the Dallas Times Herald Dan Jenkins died, but before he moved to New TWITTER York City and joined will not be forgotten. He changed the way people the prestigious magaDan Jenkins. watched golf and sports in zine Sports Illustrated general. He was a legend at the typein 1963. He was known for his tough writer, regularly contributing to daily reporting and hard drinking. In his newspapers and major sports pubbook chronicling the history of Sports lications and penning a number of Illustrated titled, The Franchise, aubest-selling books with a great sense of thor Michael MacCambridge wrote that humor and a keen ability to turn obserJenkins was “Charismatic and known vations into words. as a remarkable raconteur who always It was a much different time during picked up the check.” Jenkins’ credo the Jenkins era. Daily newspapers were was “Type fast, get it done and go to a the primary source of news and inforbar.” mation and magazines were relevant. At Sports Illustrated, he became There was no ESPN, Golf Channel or a national sensation covering golf and TMZ. Words were king. And Jenkins other sports. But he still had time to was the king of words. write fiction. In 1972, his debut novel To say that Jenkins was irreverent about football, Semi-Tough, was pubis an understatement. He once told The lished. It was a look at Billy Clyde Washington Post, “My grandmother Puckett, a tough, womanizing and bought me a typewriter. It sat on the heavy drinking Texas-bred running kitchen table. I would take the paper back. The book became a bestseller, and every day, put a piece of paper in and in 1977, was released as a movie starstart copying the newspaper story word ring Burt Reynolds, Kris Kristofferson for word. One day, I started trying to and Jill Clayburgh. improve on it. I thought, ‘This guy’s an Jenkins left Sports Illustrated in idiot. I can do better than this.’ It hasn’t 1985, wrote columns for Golf Digest stopped since.” and Playboy and continued to write Born on Dec. 2, 1928, in Fort Worth novels. Dead Solid Perfect and Baja — although he lied about his age — he Oklahoma were turned into made-forwas raised by his grandparents, aunts TV movies and he published an autobiand uncles. His parents divorced before ography His Ownself: A Semi-Memoir his first birthday. Jenkins was married in 2014. three times including to his wife of 59 Late in his career, Jenkins was honyears, the former June Burrage of Fort ored for more than 60 years of sports Worth. writing. In 2012, he became only the In Fort Worth, he learned to play third writer named to the World Golf golf at a mecca for the sport at the time, Hall of Fame and received the prestiwhich was also home to Byron Nelson gious Associated Press Sports Editors’ and Ben Hogan. Few people know that Red Smith Award for sports journalism Jenkins was a scratch golfer and was in 2013. the golf team captain while attending Jenkins always joked that he wantTCU. He had the privilege of playing ed his tombstone to read “I knew this practice rounds of golf with the Hall of would happen.” On March 7, Jenkins Famer Hogan. died in his native Fort Worth. He was But he always had a great interest 90. Golf — and all of sports journalism in writing. In 1948, he began at the Fort — will never be the same.
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This just in: DFW Auto Show still has cars
As many with a sense of history could guess, not long after the debut of the automobile came the auto show. Initially, of course, those in the car business gathered together to create buzz for what was – at that point in its development – a decidedly marginal business model. In those early years of the industry, cars were largely handbuilt, very expensive and ridiculously difThe Genesis G70. ficult to maintain. In short, the manufacfour-door business model. turers and dealers needed And if you’re unconvinced, a celebration, if only to distake a drive down Dallas’ tract potential customers own Lemmon Avenue. from the reality of ownerOf course, with Dallas’ ship. Today, of course, it’s late March date and flyvastly different, and while over location, this isn’t many auto shows are acthe show for the World cused of a fast food-like Debut. With Detroit’s date sameness, the best ones in early January, Motown remain a celebration and still bags a few global instill constitute the very troductions, as does the best way to kick tires withConsumer Electronics Show out, notably, getting kicked in Vegas and, to a lesser deyourself. Later this month, gree, Chicago in February. Dallas hosts the 2019 DFW As this is written in early Auto Show and happily, it March, the Geneva show is remains a kick. grabbing the attention of In our lead up both European to the DFW Auto and North Show, which beAmerican outgins Wednesday, lets, and with that March 27 and attention comes wraps on Sunday, a slew of new inMarch 31, we’re tros. Dallas’ show highlighting cars, doesn’t secure the trucks and SUVs David Boldt globe trotters, but over three confor someone in secutive weeks. And while the purchase funnel it rethe car side of the business mains one of the best ways doesn’t dominate the news to both see the new wheels or product cycles like trucks and, afterward, enjoy some and/or SUVs, there remains credible Tex-Mex. Try that a lot of life left in the old, in Geneva.
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And DFW will get its share of new cars and regional debuts. On the car side, 2020 models scheduled to be seen in Dallas for the first time include Bentley’s Continental GT and GTC, Ford’s Shelby GT500 Mustang, Kia’s allnew Soul, Porsche’s 2020 911 Carrera S, Toyota’s allnew and much-discussed Supra and Volkswagen’s reskinned Passat. Among just this listing, there’s ample reason to make a deposit and, if ordering, be patient for a few weeks or months. Closer to your driveway are a host of 2019 models, either all-new or which benefit from what the industry calls a refresh and its marketers continue to call ‘allnew.’ This group includes Audi’s electrified e-tron and RS 5 Sportback; Hyundai’s upmarket G70; Nissan’s updated Maxima and all-new Altima; and last (but certainly not least) is Mazda’s 30th Anniversary Miata. Auto cont'd on page 9
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721 Anderson St. McKinney, 75069 318-527-9221
TUPPS Brewery – The McKinney Street St. Patrick's Day Festival & Shamrock Run 5K includes costume contests, delicious food, a play zone for kids, two Irish bands, Irish dancing, cold beer and more. 9 a.m. FREE!
March 16
2817 Greenville Ave. Dallas, 75206 214-888-0158
Slaters 50/50 – The Vanderbilt to Vickery Association will host its annual Lower Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at the site of the old Greenville Avenue Bar & Grill. Guests 21 and older are encouraged to dress in green, and come prepared for a day full of great music, beer and plenty of St. Patrick’s Day cheer. The party has been a long-standing tradition on Lower Greenville for more than 30 years. 9 a.m. $15.
March 16
109 Continental Ave. Dallas, 75207 214-740-1616
Ronald Kirk Bridge and Felix Lozada Gateway – Trinity Park Conservancy will present a fun volunteer trash cleanup day. Green is the color of the weekend, but they want to work alongside you to keep the Trinity River green all year round. 10 a.m. FREE!
March 17
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy. Dallas, 75201 214-716-4500
Klyde Warren Park – Enjoy a day of music and family fun provided by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Musicians of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will perform on the stage of the Muse Family Performance Pavilion throughout the day in a variety of styles showing off the range of the city’s orchestra. 11 a.m. FREE!
March 18
1717 N. Akard St. Dallas, 75201 214-520-3926
The Fairmont Hotel – The Arts Community Alliance (TACA) will host the 41st annual TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon. This year’s event will honor Margot B. Perot and J. Davis Hamlin. There will be performances by pianist Don Ambrose, the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra and the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Jazz Combo. Noon. $150.
March 19
629 N. Peak St. Dallas, 75214 214-824-8185
East Dallas Christian Church – The church concert series presents “Adagios for Reflection” featuring Altius String Quartet, Booker T. Washington String Orchestra, Emily Levin on harp, Meg Griffith on flute and EDCC Chancel Choir and Soloists. 7:30 p.m. FREE! Donations accepted.
March 20
5321 E Mockingbird Lane Dallas, 75206 214-823-5233
Hyena's Comedy Club – As seen on bravo TV, the “Great Love Debate” world tour hosted by Brian Howie comes to Dallas. It's the guys versus the gals at a wild, feisty, hilarious, interactive forum on love, sex, dating and relationships in 2019. 8 to 10 p.m. $20 in advance at eventbrite.com.
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK Farmer Lee Jones premieres “The Chef's Garden's Roots on the Road” conference at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden on Saturday, March 23. A ticket for the workshop and dinner is $225, and a dinner-only ticket is $125. Send us a photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
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THE SENIOR SOURCE
Working to ensure older adults have an improved quality of life and offering support through nine different programs.
By Sally Blanton sallyblanton455@gmail.com Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.
Q What is your mission or highest purpose?
A The mission of The Senior Source is to
enhance the overall quality of life and empower all older adults in greater Dallas to thrive. The Senior Source was established in 1961 to provide counseling and casework to the elderly. Today, The Senior Source is the Dallas area’s go-to nonprofit for all aging-related needs with nine comprehensive programs to support older adults.
Q How did your career path lead you
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to this position? I started my career in the corporate world and transferred skills and experiences I’ve gained along the way to several nonprofits, including SMU, United Way and Dallas Habitat for Humanity.
the older adults at the facilities.
Q What is the most important
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thing your nonprofit does for our community? Providing older adults with programs and resources for many needs, from volunteer and employment opportunities for active seniors who want to give back to their community, to seniors in assisted living facilities who need protection and advocacy, The Senior Source can help.
Q What is rewarding about your job?
A Working with colleagues to achieve our
mission, delighting our donors, providing meaningful experiences for volunteers and serving as a champion for elders who are often overlooked.
Q What sort of volunteer jobs are available?
A There are many, but our most popular
volunteer opportunity is the Friendly Visitor Program. Friendly Visitor volunteers engage with nursing home residents of whom 50 percent never receive a visit from friends or family!
Q Why are you passionate about help- Q About how many people are served ing this charity?
A By the year 2020, Texans aged 60 and
older will comprise 22 percent of the total Texas population. As the older adult population increases, more individuals will need the services that The Senior Source provides. While the general public is talking about the “silver tsunami,” The Senior Source is actively planning for it.
Q Do you have a personal story to relate?
A My first volunteer experience as a little girl was accompanying my grandmother to a nursing home and handing out chocolate bars and bananas to the residents. The experience really made an impact on me and it felt very rewarding to spend time with
each year?
A Last year The
Senior Source served 32,482 seniors, educated 44,781 community members and mobilized 3,018 volunteers.
Stacey Malcolmson, president/CEO, answered these questions.
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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Votes are in on City Hall
Stir up some Shakshuka
By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Much of the food-related buzz about The Adolphus Hotel’s 2017 reboot has been about The French Room. Stands to reason that the glitzy fine dining venue of the grand dame of downtown Dallas hotels would get the lion’s share of attention. Yet at the Adolphus, a landmark but nonetheless a hotel, all-day dining must be available. That yeoman duty falls to City Hall Bistro. There’s an entrance on Main Street but if you haven’t yet seen the dowager’s facelift, please stroll through the grand Commerce Street entrance into the lobby. The refinements retain the best of the classic design from 1912 and the massive ‘80s makeover for Queen Elizabeth’s 1991 visit while refining and modernizing the look and flow. The majesty remains but as with new royals, Meghan and Kate, there’s a contemporary sensibility that brings this landmark up to date. That’s very much City Hall Bistro’s intent and vibe. To get there from the lobby, stroll through The French Room Salon lounge with its distinctive savoir faire and 42-piece art collection. The open setting draws on the legend of French salons known for spirited intellectual repartee, art, music and beautiful people. Stop for a cocktail, if you like, at the adjacent City Hall Bar or head directly into City Hall Bistro. The “City Hall” name recalls a historical fun fact: the hotel’s 1321 Commerce Street location was originally intended for Dallas’ City Hall. City Hall Bistro’s menu reflects Southern European and Mediterranean dishes that are a step up from typical hotel all-day dining while offering enough variety to satisfy a traveler or business group for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Our hosted visit was for dinner. City Hall Bistro’s interior is sleek, minimalist and easy-going with blonde wood and tan leather. There’s a community table as well as tables for four or more. We checked out a cocktail made with Templeton Rye, of which the Adolphus has an exclusive barrel. We began with a dish called simply “Burrata” but that was tartine in style, toast topped with creamy cheese, serrano ham and arugula. It is a lovely dish for sharing
THE ADOLPHUS HOTEL
Shakshuka at City Hall Bistro. THE ADOLPHUS HOTEL
The entrance to City Hall Bistro at the Adolphus Hotel. while sipping a cocktail. Another yummy shareable is called “Roasted Beet,” a strikingly beautiful purplish red hummus made from beets for spreading on warm pita triangles or sesame crisps. Ricotta Gnocchi sums up the approach and flavor range of City Hall Bistro cuisine. Italian-style dumplings are treated like pasta and tossed with shards of roast duck and dolmas wrapped in Swiss chard instead of grape leaves all on a puddle of creamy, silky celery root puree. Dollops of fennel marmalade add a touch of sweet with a shadow of tartness. The dish is earthy with complex elements that go down easy, made for sharing as a side or hoarding as your entrée. A seafood option, grilled octopus offers a lovely taste of ocean tempered by a bit of smoke and char. A grilled piece of one of the mollusk’s eight legs is served on black lentils bathed in a saffron tomato broth. A 12-hour sous vide before grilling makes the octopus fork tender and easy to eat. Do not skip dessert. Decidedly Mediterranean and Middle Eastern, the endings are happy. Our waiter called it a Turkish candy bar. On the menu you’ll find Seker Kutusu that translates to a dark chocolate log with hazelnuts with hints ofTurkish coffee and raspberry coulis. It was divine as was Kanafeh, a dessert of honey pear gelato on a square of crisp phyllo layered with ricotta, all bathed in cardamom syrup and crowned with pistachios. At City Hall Bistro, it ain’t over until you’ve had dessert.
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Shakshuka is a favorite breakfast dish in Israel. When I first encountered it at a restaurant in Jerusalem, I thought, “Aha. Israeli-style huevos rancheros.” The principle is the same: make a punchy sauce, poach eggs in it. Enjoy. With tortillas, pita bread or toast depending upon which part of the world you are in. This version from City Hall Bistro at The Adolphus Hotel is on the dinner menu but likely available at brunch, if requested. The recipe is adapted to home-cooking proportions. SHAKSHUKA FROM CITY HALL BISTRO AT THE ADOLPHUS HOTEL 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup fresh fennel, thinly sliced 1 serrano chile, seeded and chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon harissa (North African red chile paste) or to taste 1 teaspoon sweet Spanish smoked paprika 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, chopped, with its liquid 1/4 cup water 6 eggs 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Ricotta Gnocchi.
In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat the oil until shimmery. Add the onion and fennel and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add serrano chile and bell pepper; season with salt. Cook over low heat, stirring until very soft but not brown, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, harissa and paprika and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes with its liquid and water. Simmer over low heat until the sauce is thickened, about 30 minutes. Carefully add eggs to the sauce, one at a time. Do not allow to touch. Cover skillet with lid and simmer over low heat until the whites are firm, but yolks are still soft and runny, about 5 minutes. Spoon the sauce and eggs into bowls and sprinkle with the parsley and crumbled feta. Serve right away. Makes 6 servings. Arctic Char Almondine. CITY HALL BISTRO AT THE ADOLPHUS HOTEL 1321 Commerce St. Dallas, 75202 214-651-3686 cityhallbistro.com
LOCAL BUSINESS
Wellness Center to open at Dallas church
By Sheila Huffman shelia0806@sbcglobal.net Construction is underway for a state-of the-art wellness center to open at Central Christian Church at 4711 Westside Drive. Renovations are taking place to turn the light-filled, upstairs space that looks out onto mature live oak trees and the one-acre dog park into a wellness center named Westside Wellness. The project is headed up by program director Kirsten Joy Burch of Living Yoga. Kirsten is a master teacher and yoga therapist who holds an impressive list of certifications in the practice of yoga, holistic services and lifestyle. A strong supporter of holistic medicine, Kirsten teaches traditional yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, Yoga Nidra and more. The wellness center will also offer classes in tai chi, diet, nutrition and counseling. The center will be open to the public. For more information, visit the church website cccdt. org or call the church office at 214-526-7291.
By Dotty Griffith
LIVING YOGA
Yoga teacher and therapist Kirsten Joy Burch.
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COMPASS
This home, located at 4731 Wildwood Road, is valued at $6.499 million.
By Candy Evans candace@candysdirt.com Nestled deep in the rolling hills of Bluffview lies one of the most enchanting homes you’ll ever find in Dallas. This Charles Dilbeck Bluffview estate has retained the whimsical charm that defines the architect. Built in 1935 with Dilbeck’s hallmark walk-in fireplaces, unique brick patterns and vaulted and beamed ceilings, 4731 Wildwood Road is an architectural encyclopedia of detail. This Dilbeck Bluffview Estate was built for Carol and James Walton. Among preservationists, it will forever be known as The Walton House and was a highlight of the Preservation Dallas Fall Architectural Tour last year. It requires a particular sensibility to appreciate these historic homes. Fortunately, they generally seem to land in the hands of responsible homeowners who take their stewardship seriously, as in this case. The present owners just finished a complete renovation that has introduced sophistication into the home without compromising warmth and that
quirkiness that defines a Dilbeck. Working with architect Ralph Duesing and builder Randy Clowdus, the owners have created a private paradise of 7,668 square feet on over an acre of land. There are five bedrooms, four bathrooms,
two powder baths, a study, a wine cellar and a drop-dead gorgeous 1,123-square-foot guest cottage. “It’s just a beautiful house,” said Amy Detwiler, Compass Real Estate listing agent. “The estate is gated and completely private. The rooms have volume but feel warm and sophisticated at the same time. Do you know how some homes seem better on a warm or cold day? This one is always pretty. Every time I’m there, I don’t want to leave.” When you have over an acre of land, there is a further owner responsibility of ensuring the landscape enhances the character of the home. I like to think Dilbeck would be delighted at what has transpired throughout the years. The setting of this Dilbeck Bluffview estate is spectacular with enormous mature trees and lawns that seem to go on forever. Multiple outdoor living areas, including a pool and spa, have been created, which makes for a perfect indoor-outdoor entertaining flow. There are fountains, a koi pond and even a man-made stream flowing through the property. It’s such a completely serene setting you would never believe you are minutes from Love Field and downtown Dallas. If you’d like to see more of this $6.499 million Dilbeck Bluffview Estate, give Detwiler a call. CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly real estate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country.
Hammer and Nails
Go high-tech or go out
Home entertainment systems have come a long way with multiple screens and sleek wireless technology.
By Stephan Sardone stephan@sardoneconstruction.com Hopefully, you will be receiving a tax refund or some other windfall to allow you to make some home improvements in your home entertainment room. The NCAA tournament is about to begin, Major League Baseball starts soon, and the NBA and NHL playoffs are right around the corner. A friend of mine is such a technology junkie that he can’t sleep at night if all of the clocks in his home are not perfectly in sync. Well, you don’t have to be that anal-retentive to be able to replace or upgrade your in-home technology. Although, you may want to consult a licensed professional, many of these projects you can do yourself. Theater rooms are not just for movies anymore. The technology is ever-changing. Prices are down, and you won’t want to miss out on some easy upgrades. We are not talking about Betamax or laser disk players here. Below are some hot trends. Multiple screens. Can you imagine watching all four first round NCAA tournament games at the same time? You still need a dedicated wall, but you can build a media center that includes multiple flat-panel, wall-mounted TVs. And with a video matrix switch, you will be able to watch different channels from each TV, making your home theater the ultimate spot for sports-viewing and more. You can still use your projection screen for movies. Just roll the screen down and watch films as you are accustomed to. Streaming. You may have already or are considering “cutting the cord.” In addition to watching your favorite movies and documentaries on a DVD or Blu-ray player, a streaming service allows you to watch programming in 4K providing higher resolution. Media-streaming devices such as Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire can connect to your A/V receiver or matrix switch, and you will have a much wider selection of programming. You
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can also watch YouTube and Netflix content in a theater environment. There are also several units on the market that allow you to process 13.2 channel programming. As a comparison, laser disk technology offered just two channel audio capabilities. A sound investment. Great sound is crucial. No matter the size of your room, you can create a concert hall environment. Bluetooth speakers are all the rage. They require little set up and again allow you to access streaming channels. The new technology has improved the performance of Bluetooth speakers, providing high levels of performance and sound quality. And if so inclined, you can attach an electronic piano or organ to your system. You might not be Van Cliburn, but Carnegie Hall could still be Stephan Sardone in your future. You can always dream. Surfing U.S.A. It is hard to believe that social media outlets and the internet are now being incorporated into many home theater systems. In a recent Twitter survey, 72 percent of those with upgraded home entertainment systems blend social media platforms into their TVviewing experience. You may even be able to keep track of your rambunctious teenagers. Voice integration. Alexa and Siri love to watch TV and movies, too. A simple command can provide you content and music. It can also adjust your lighting for viewing. So, if you’re planning to make some home entertainment updates, consider these ideas. And think of the money you will save by avoiding the neighborhood sports bar and those soggy chicken wings. Sardone Design-Build-Remodel is locally owned and operated. Sardone, his wife and two daughters are Lake Highlands residents.
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Crossword Puzzle
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HISTORY ON THE TRAIL
Is anything really 100 percent new?
By Wayne Swearingen Last August, I clipped a newspaper article about a new restaurant opening in Fair v iew. For you youngsters liv ing in Uptown, Fair v iew is what we know as a bedroom communit y out North Central Expressway (U.S. Route 75) on the right just before McK inney and the State Highway 121 mixmaster. The restaurant is Paula Deen’s Family K itchen. Most ever yone is familiar w ith her cooking
THIS WEEK’S SUDOKU SOLUTION
by Stella Wilder
While it may have been that the little things were getting in the way of communion of any significant kind, this week they show themselves for what they really are — distraction from the realities that are most important right now. When it comes to the big-ticket items, we’re all in the same boat! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) Something memorable is coming to an end this week, but never fear! It’s likely to be replaced by something you’ll enjoy even more. (March 6-March 20) – One or two things prove all-important this week and give you good reason to turn away from the kinds of trivial efforts that have been taking up time of late. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You may find family tensions
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shows and recipes, calling for Colonel Sanders, McDonald’s lots of butter, y’all. Next time I or International House of am out that way, I Pancakes, which was intend to go huntoo meal specific, gr y. Maybe I w ill so the rebrand was do a breakfast IHOP. meeting there. Sears had decades Reading this of success as the top brought back retailer, long befond memories of fore we heard about another similar Walmart or A mazon. venue. Sometime How many people in 1969, Bett y know that the buildCrocker’s Countr y ing housing the hotel K itchen opened next to the converted Sears store in the on the “new” LBJ Cedars was a casket Freeway. It was factor y for Sears? later demolished In my 57 years of to make way for Wayne Swearingen commercial real esThe Crossings office building at tate activ it y, I con5429 LBJ Freeway. For some tinue to recall prev ious uses for reason, I think of pancakes, eggs properties all over North Texas. and bacon. Who doesn’t love a This histor y is what I draw from healthy, fattening breakfast? in many of the prev ious 67 stories, and I am nowhere near A nother of our favorite through … I hope. stops when traveling by auto is Wayne Swearingen, CRE, Cracker Barrel, w ith rocking is a principal at Barclay chairs on the porch. So, is any thing really 100 Commercial Group and lives percent new, or just recreatadjacent to Kat y Trail. Contact ed, rebranded w ith new liphim at wswearingen@barclaystick and marketed? Think of com.com.
Your Stars this Week The coming week is likely to present numerous situations that demonstrate just how interconnected we all are, regardless of any seeming differences. Indeed, the similarities between people and the matters that they hold dear will highlight just how much everyone is in virtually the same boat this week. One is likely to find that cooperation of all kinds is required in most endeavors; those who are willing to be a part of a team will surely progress, and those who insist on going it alone will likely be disappointed by a lack of forward motion and a stalling of momentum.
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ramping up as the week opens, but what you do in tandem with others can keep a rift from developing. (April 5-April 19) – You may be wondering what your purpose really is this week, and it remains a mystery until quite suddenly you realize that you’ve been true to it all along. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) It’s time to assert yourself in a way you haven’t in the recent past. Don’t try to do it all at once; process is just as important as results. (May 6-May 20) – While others are eager to jump on almost any new bandwagon, you’re more inclined to trust traditional methods and ideologies this week. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You must be willing and able to read the signs as they are presented to you this week. Knowing what to do depends on getting up-to-date info! (June 7-June 20) – A crisis may arise early in the week to which you hold the key. Don’t be resistant to change, however, for it is necessary to a permanent solution. CANCER (June 21-July 7) An accident proves fortuitous this week, as you are trying to do things that you don’t quite yet know how to do. Be alert! (July 8-July 22) – You may hear from someone who has been on your mind lately — and perhaps he or she has been thinking of you,
too. Isn’t it time to let bygones be bygones? LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) A challenge to the status quo has you considering options that are new to you — but perhaps rather traditional in the overall scheme of things. (Aug. 8-Aug 22) – What you have going for you will become apparent this week, especially if you allow yourself to go down an unfamiliar path. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) Certain vibes have you reacting in ways that take you very much by surprise. Are you willing to take on something new this week? (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You may uncover an opportunity that others are eager to take advantage of, but you must assert yourself and claim your spot first in line! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Messages cross this week, and you may be left with little or no pertinent information. A little guesswork can save the day, just in time. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – Individual progress slows this week, but you can counteract any negative effects by allying yourself with one or two other individuals with similar objectives. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) A separation goes on and on, with seemingly no end in sight. You must not lose your will to progress, or your taste for
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accomplishment. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You know what’s what and who’s who this week, but what you are supposed to do with that information, and where, may prove elusive to you until the last moment. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) Family members are likely to be feuding with each other over issues that can easily be resolved, but your involvement is required, surely. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You have been falling behind in ways, but this week you’ll have the chance to catch up and perhaps take the lead, at least for a while. Efficiency increases. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may have waited too long to address a growing concern. This week, you may find yourself in an unfortunate do-or-die situation. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – One journey ends this week while another begins, but you don’t have to be alone if you don’t want to. Someone is willing to accompany you the whole way. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Pay attention to the ebb and flow of cash reserves this week. Extra expenditures may have to be avoided, at least for the time being. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – A substitution may have to be made this week so that you can provide something close to what has been requested. Second-best may be more than good enough!
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ACROSS
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Uncle barky's bites
Popular morning anchor, Ron Corning, leaving WFAA's 'Daybreak' By Ed Bark
announced in November as John McCaa’s successor. Dallas-based WFAABut during that time, TV (Ch. 8) is losing a Corning said he connectprime-time player, even ed with an agent team though his primary post that presented him with for the past eight years a range of other career has been the early mornpossibilities outside of ing shift. WFAA. “Daybreak” mainstay “You get to that point Ron Corning has decidwhere these things are ed to leave the station, coming together all at with his next destination once, and you have to still very much up in the decide whether in time air. His last day at WFAA one of these possibilities is yet to be determined, will come to fruition,” but “we’ll be posting a Corning said. “So I decidmorning anchor position ed to take a leap of faith shortly,” said executive and give myself the bennews director efit of time beCarolyn Mungo cause I do have in a memo to other goals I staffers obwant to achieve tained by your and other expefriendly content riences I want provider. to have … Call Corning, in me in a year a subsequent and I’ll tell you telephone interif I’ve made a view, said that mistake.” WFAA had ofCorning, 47, Ed Bark said that age is fered him a new contract after “always a conhe auditioned among cern in this media landother in-house and outscape where (stations and side candidates for a 10 networks) might turn to p.m. co-anchor position someone who is younger that eventually went to and less expensive.” But Chris Lawrence, who was he said his new agents unclebarky@verizon.net
Ron Corning. told him that “you’re in kind of a sweet spot (agewise), and it’s now or never. Age is only a number and my skill set is also transferable to other businesses and opportunities. But I’m pretty hopeful at that it’s all going to be good (in the media environment).” In her memo, Mungo told staffers that Corning “will be departing WFAA to pursue some exciting new opportunities.” She praised his performance at WFAA as “outstanding” both on the air and in the community, where “he has emceed or appeared at more than 200 charitable events” during his time at the station.
programming), WFAA and NBC5 tied for second place, with Fox4’s “Good Day” barely holding onto the top spot after losing 23,316 viewers from the previous May while WFAA gained 10,126. But in the February 2019 sweeps, Fox4 ranked a dominant No. 1 in both the total viewWFAA ers and 25-to-54-yearold measurements. Among 25-to-54-yearShe wished Corning olds, the station drew “continued success and more than twice as many happiness.” viewers as the runner-up Corning joined “Daybreak.” The only WFAA8 in April 2011, upside for WFAA was a replacing Chris Flanagan slight increase in viewas “Daybreak’s” co-aners from February 2017 chor opposite incumwhile NBC5 crashed and bent Cynthia Izaguirre, burned in this key demowho’s now co-anchorgraphic to finish third. ing the station’s 10 p.m. In recent months, newscasts. “Daybreak” has become A year later, after a much more of an enheavy promotional camsemble act than its early paign touting Corning’s morning competitors. In arrival, “Daybreak” was addition to Corning and the only early morning co-anchor Kara Sewell, program to show yearthe show has a meteoto-year audience gains rologist, traffic anchor, in the May 2012 ratsocial media anchor and ings “sweeps.” Among health/fitness anchor. All 25-to-54-year-olds (the are prominently featured, main advertiser tarwhich means appreciably get audience for news less air time for Corning
than when he first arrived at WFAA8. Meanwhile, Fox4’s front-running “Good Day,” which remarkably hasn’t lost a single weekday in the 6 a.m. hour since March 30 of last year, rolls along with a show that virtually reeks of stability. Led by venerable co-anchor Tim Ryan, the show’s core foursome has been together longer than Corning’s tenure at WFAA. The kid amongst them, co-anchor Lauren Przybyl, joined “Good Day” in the summer of 2009. In a nutshell, it’s increasingly a case of clutter at “Daybreak” versus continuity at “Good Day.” Corning’s departure will leave veteran meteorologist Greg Fields as the longest standing member of the “Daybreak” team. The four younger women sharing the show with them have all been with “Daybreak” for less than two years. Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a past member of the national Peabody awards board.
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“Velvet Buzzsaw” cuts through the normal horror flick
By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood Recently, Steven Spielberg made news with his push to make Netf lix movies ineligible for Oscar consideration. Up until “Roma,” The Beard and other Academy Award voters didn’t have much to worry about as there weren’t any movies worth one vote. But with films due this year from previous Oscar winners like Martin Scorsese and Steven Soderbergh, Spielberg needs to get used to Netf lix being at the party. Anti-Netf lixers will be happy to know that the latest release to make some noise, “Velvet Buzzsaw,” will not challenge for next year’s Oscars. This zany, over the top horror-thriller will be off-putting to nearly the entire general public and far too gonzo for stuffy Academy voters. It’s all over the map, filled with despicable characters, but, oddly enough, fairly captivating. “Velvet Buzzsaw” is a reunion for Dan Gilroy, the writer and director of “Nightcrawler,” and its stars, Jake Gyllenhall and Rene Russo. Once more, they are playing vapid, fame obsessed scumbags doing all they can to squeeze every dime out of the art world. Russo plays former punk rocker turned art gallery owner Rhodora Haze, whose schmoozing of renown art critic Morf Vandewalt (Gyllenhall) is truly gag worthy. Morf can make or break an artist and Rhodora milks him for all he’s worth.
One of Rhodora’s assistants, Josephina (Zawe Ashton), happens upon a dead man in her apartment building and he turns out to be a prolific artist. She and Rhodora concoct a truly disgusting story to effectively steal the man’s art and they use Morf as a way to pump up the value of the paintings. Morf also pulls Gretchen (Toni Collette), an art curator, into the mix and the four of them begin profiting with a dead guy’s work. Then “Velvet Buzzsaw” goes from art satire to horror and it’s uneven at best. It was cooking while it sliced up the gross world of art, but it gets extremely heavy handed when “art comes to life” and begins murdering people. If Gilroy wanted to be subtle with his critique of commercialism, well, he failed. Of course, never mind that movies are made in order for people to see them thus making money for everyone involved. Oh, the woe of the tortured artist. Gyllenhall may have been inspired by Nic Cage. He’s f lamboyant and charming, but when he rages, it’s actually quite funny. In fact, he’s downright hilarious in spots in the most dark of dark comedic ways. It doesn’t help that Gilroy can’t set up a truly frightening scene in any way, shape, or form. It’s all mood and tone followed up with some blood. There’s no sense of dread and every terrible death is spotted from miles away. It’s also the most boring movie ever shot by
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Rene Russo and Jake Gyllenhall star in “Velvet Buzzsaw.” cinematographer Robert Elswit, who is a borderline genius. To say that “Velvet Buzzsaw” isn’t for everyone is an understatement. It’s as pretentious as a movie can get and
even though that’s purposeful, it could still be irritating. The strength is in its cast and its f law is in the execution. Gilroy had something to say, but he just didn’t really know how to say it.
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Our Favorite Restaur ants American — Homestyle Beck’s Prime 5931 Forest Ln. 972-661-8681 Bubba’s Cooks Country 6617 Hillcrest 214-373-6527 Mama’s Daughters’ Diner 2014 Irving Blvd. 214-742-8646 Riverside Grill 940 Riverfront Blvd. 214-748-2700 Asian — Japanese — Sushi Blue Sushi Sake Grill 7859 Walnut Hill, #100 972-677-7887 Sushi House 5619 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-2100 Sushi Kyoto II 6429 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-9991 Ten Ramen 1818 Sylvan Ave. 972-803-4400 WaiWai Kitchen — Sushi, Noodles 4315 Lemmon Ave. 214-520-8868 Bakery — Desserts — Ice Cream Celebrity Café & Bakery 10720 Preston Rd,#1016 214-373-0783 Crème de la Cookie 6025 Royal Ln. 214-363-4766 6706 Snider Plaza 214-265-5572 Einstein Bros. Bagels 3827 Lemmon Ave. 214-526-5221 6011 Royal Ln. 214-265-1435 6109 Berkshire Ln, #A 214-691-2445 Gigi’s Cupcakes 5450 W. Lovers, #130 214-352-2253 Highland Park Soda Fountain 3229 Knox St. 214-521-2126 Marble Slab Creamery 3001 Knox St., #103 214-219-0300
6130 Berkshire Ln. 214-369-5566 Mojo Donuts 6522 Lemmon Ave. 214-357-5154 Mustang Donuts 6601 Hillcrest Ave. 214-363-4878 The Original Cupcakery 2222 McKinney, #230 214-855-0003 Paciugo 3699 McKinney Ave. 214-219-2665 Pokey O’s 3034 Mockingbird 214-987-1200 Top Pot Doughnuts 8611 Hillcrest, #195 469-232-9911 Yummy Donuts 4355 Lovers Ln. 214-520-7680 Bar-B-Q
Bars, Pubs & Taverns 6th Street Bar / Uptown 3005 Routh St. 214-965-0962 Big Al’s McKinney Ave. Tavern 2907 McKinney Ave. 214-969-1984 British Beverage Co. 2800 Routh St., #115 214-922-8220 The Corner Bar & Grill 4830 McKinney 214-219-8002
Sunday. Through Sunday, March 17, RA Sushi will offer, among other items, Green Hot Sake for $1, Jameson shots for $5 and a Green Dragon Bomb for $6. SusieCakes in Preston Center is offering Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes, Green Velvet Cupcakes, Shamrock Brownies and Shamrock Frosted Sugar Cookies through Sunday, March 17. Saturday, March 16: Before the parade starts, there is the Dash Down Greenville. The race will have cash awards for its top finishers, custom T-shirts, live music, free beer and spiked sparkling water, a donut eating contest and much more. The annual Lower Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Block Party also starts before the parade. It is back from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Lower Greenville between Vanderbilt and Vickery. Bars and restaurants including Stan’s Blue Note, The Grape, Terilli’s, Dodie’s Reef, Blue Goose Cantina, Halcyon, Slater’s 50/50 and The Dubliner are partaking in the neighborhood tradition. Entry is $15. If you want to head north, The McKinney St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Shamrock Run in McKinney is having a 5k at 9 a.m., and continuing with a big party at TUPPS Brewery. The event is free. Starting at 10 p.m., Upside West Village will feature themed drink specials, in addition to their regular menu and live music with no cover charge. Hari Mari is having Green Goga (think goats wearing green) at its Deep Ellum headquarters at 11 a.m. The class is $22. Sundown at Granada has post-parade St. Paddy’s Shenanigans with Rooftop Reggae from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. There will be nine bands playing the indoor and outdoor stages and no cover. Truck Yard is hosting “Truck of the Irish,” a big block party with live music, jello shots and a leprechaun sighting. It’s free. Sandaga 813 has its eighth annual St. Patty’s Block Party on Saturday after the big parade. Pizza Lounge and Eight Bells Bar will join in on the fun with drink specials all day, food trucks, crawfish and BBQ. The Dallas Farmers Market goes green. Coolhaus will have Shamrock Shakes, Rex’s Seafood and Market and El Mero Mero
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Recent time spent in the all-new Genesis suggests that it brings real competition in the 3 Series segment. Powered by either a 4-cylinder or V6, and with both power trains fitted with turbochargers, the G70 provides the perfect balance between a composed day-to-day driver and, especially in V6 guise, a high-speed cruise missile. And with a starting price in the mid-$30s, the 4-cylinder is as accessible as some loaded Accords and Camrys, while offering far more enjoyment behind the wheel. If shopping for your first car or, increasingly, a family’s third car, Toyota’s Corolla, as either a four-door hatchback or sedan, makes an even stronger argument. And if you enjoy some funk in your daily commute or errand running, Kia has updated its Soul without, thankfully, reducing its soul. Electrification, of course,
2525 Inwood Rd., #123 214-350-9445 Original Pancake House 2900 Lemmon Ave. 214-528-7215 4343 W. NW Hwy,#375 214-351-2012 Two Sisters 3111-C Monticello 214-526-1118
4001 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-2070 Hunky’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 3930 Cedar Springs 214-522-1212 Jake’s Hamburgers 2702 McKinney, #101 214-754-8001 Jersey Mike’s Subs 3001 Knox St. 214-520-7827 5301 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-7611 8411 Preston Rd., #118 214-691-7827 Mooyah Burger 6713 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-987-2666 Potbelly Sandwich Shop 5921 Forest Ln., #100 972-392-7771 Smashburger 4235 W. NW Hwy, #100 972-220-1222 Snuffer’s 8411 Preston Rd, #112 214-265-9911 Subway — SMU area 6935 Hillcrest 214-444-9068 Village Burger — West Village 3699 McKinney 214-443-9998
Burgers, Deli & Sandwiches Blues Burgers 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-750-9100 BGR — The Burger Joint 3001 Knox St., #108 469-941-4471 Burger House 6913 Hillcrest 214-361-0370 Chip’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 4530 W. Lovers Ln. 214-691-2447 East Hampton Sandwich Co. 6912 Snider Plaza 214-363-2888 Gazeebo Burgers 5950 Royal Ln. 214-368-3344 Goff’s Hamburgers 6401 Hillcrest 214-520-9133 Great American Hero
Wild About Harry’s — Katy Trail Serving up Harry’s mother's recipe of creamy frozen custard in many flavors made daily, award-winning hot dogs & a friendly atmosphere, Harry's has become the place to eat and relax for everyone. Open: 11 a.m. — 10 p.m., 7 days a week. www.wildaboutharrys.com 4527 Travis St. 214-520-3113 Chinese Howard Wang’s China Grill 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-954-9558 4343 N.W. Hwy, #345 214-366-1606 Royal China 6025 Royal Ln., #201 214-361-1771
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Aloha Hawaiian Barbecue 5601 Lemmon, A-1 214-521-8868 Big Al’s Smokehouse Barbecue 3125 Inwood Rd. 214-350-9445 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2324 McKinney Ave. 469-248-3149 Katy Trail Ice House 3127 Routh St. 214-468-0600 Peggy Sue Bar-B-Q 6600 Snider Plaza 214-987-9188 Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-352-2752
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The Ginger Man - Uptown 2718 Boll St. 214-754-8771 The Idle Rich Pub 2614 McKinney Ave. 214-965-9926 Nickel and Rye 2523 McKinney Ave. 214-389-2120 The Quarter Bar 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0106 Time Out Tavern 5101 W. Lovers Ln. 214-956-9522 Uptown Pub & Grill 3605 McKinney 214-522-5100 Windmill Lounge 5320 Maple Ave. 214-443-7818
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Tamalero will have green beer and green margaritas, and American Butchers will provide Irish bangers and mash. The event starts at 11 a.m. and culminates with a bagpipe performance at 5 p.m. Tates in Uptown will have a St. Patrick’s Day party starting at 3 p.m. with drink specials and $150 bottles. Sunday, March 17: On the true St. Patrick’s Day, the Sundown at Granada is sponsoring a Hangover Do-Over. The event is bringing together every hangover cure in one place, from healthy elixirs to hair of the dog to rejuvenating IVs. The “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” bar crawl starts at British Beverage Company and heads to some other local bars. A $15 wristband will get you into all the bars, plus access to drink specials. Chop House Burger is having a Patty Party with $1 draft beers with the purchase of a burger and fries. The Church on Swiss Avenue is celebrating Sunday night with Joe Virus and DJ Will, $3 well drinks until 11 p.m. and $3 Irish shots all night. Cover is $10. Noble Rey Brewing Co. is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party with food trucks, beer pairings and a concert with Del The Funky Homosapien, The Outfit, TX, The Wee Beasties, Pudge and many more. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 day of the show. Country legend Pat Green plays at The Rustic. General admission tickets are $27, and the show starts at 7 p.m. Dallas Blooms is in full swing at the Arboretum, and they have a few things planned for St. Patrick’s weekend. Celebrate with green beer from Café on the Green, picnicking and Roberta Rast tearing it up on the fiddle. For the kids, Bookmarks at NorthPark Center hosts Krafty Kids. All ages are welcome. The free event runs from noon to 4 p.m. And, of course, Mockingbird Station Irish pub Trinity Hall will have live music, a menu full of Irish dishes, plenty of brews and football matches on TV. Finally, Trulucks invites you to try the “Truluck of the Irish.” In a rocks glass, add 1 1/2 oz. of Irish whiskey, 1/2 oz. Gran Classico, 1/2 oz. lemon juice and 1/2 oz. blood orange cordial. Shake and strain. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a rosemary sprig. Slainte! Christine Finnegan, Lana Baugh, Taylor Rowden, Alison Taylor and Cynthia Smoot contributed to this report.
continues to rear its oh-soquiet head, with a growing number of models offering either plug-in or all-electric versions. In our drives we’ve enjoyed Kia’s Niro hybrid and Honda’s Clarity plug-in, and look forward to seeing what Hyundai’s Kona EV delivers. Regrettably, Chevy’s Volt is being discontinued, but the all-electric Bolt lives on, with an awareness that continues to grow. While electrics receive a disproportionate share – based on actual sales numbers – of the attention, diesels would seem to get only negative attention. Given GM’s ancient history, in combination with Volkswagen’s recent history, it’s somewhat amazing that diesel passenger cars remain in the U.S. market, but they do; several models constitute attractive commuters and/or road cars. That list includes BMW’s 3 and 5 Series, Chevrolet’s about-to-be-discontinued Cruze, and Jaguar’s XE and
XF sedans. In most instances you’ll pay a little more for the diesel option, enjoy dramatically more torque and significantly better efficiency. For us? BMW’s 328D Sports Wagon. But don’t look for it at the show, as BMW doesn’t participate in the Dallas show. Instead, BMW dealers sponsor what we used to call the White Rock Marathon, so look for BMWs at your podiatrist. In short, while SUVs and trucks (especially in Texas) receive the greater attention, cars remain an oh-so-logical solution for those living in town, but having a very real desire to get out of town. And with a car’s higher efficiency, better handling and greater accessibility, there’s a lot to like in their two, four or fivedoor footprint. David Boldt brings years of experience in automotive retail sales and public relations to his automotive reporting. More can be found at txGarage.com.
Wang’s Chinese Café 6033 Luther Ln. 214-265-1688 Coffee & Specialties Drip Coffee Co. 4343 W. Lovers Ln. 214-599-7800 Oak Lawn Coffee 2720 Oak Lawn 214-219-5511 Sip Stir Cafe 3800 McKinney, #180 214-443-9100 Starbucks 2801 Allen St., #180 214-965-9696 3216 Knox St. 214-520-2273 4343 W. NW Hwy. 214-654-0704 Union Coffee Shop 5622 Dyer St. 214-242-9725 Eclectic Angela’s Cafe 7979 Inwood Rd. 214-904-8122 Bread Winners Café & Bakery 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-4940 5560 W. Lovers, #260 214-351-3339 Buzzbrews 4334 Lemmon Ave. 972-521-4334 Café Brazil 3847 Cedar Springs. 214-461-8762 Café Express 5600 W. Lovers, #109 214-352-2211 Denny’s 2030 Market Ctr. Blvd. 214-749-6215 Dick’s Last Resort 2211 N. Lamar, #100 214-747-0001 Eden Rest. & Pastries 4416 W. Lovers Ln. 972-267-3336 Henry’s Majestic 4900 McKinney Ave. 469-893-9400 Lucky’s Cafe
3531 Oak Lawn The Rustic 3656 Howell St. Stoneleigh P 2926 Maple Ave. Street's Fine Chicken 3857 Cedar Springs
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Ethiopian Dallul 2515 Inwood Rd, #117 214-353-0805 French Rise No 1 Salon de Souffle 5360 W. Lovers, #220 214-366-9900 Toulouse Café & Bar 3314 Knox St. 214-520-8999 Whisk Crepes Café 1888 Sylvan Ave. 469-353-9718 German Kuby’s Sausage House 6601 Snider Plaza 214-363-2231 Greek Greek Isles 5934 Royal Ln. 214-234-7662 Little Greek 9665 N. Central Exwy. 214-696-1234 Do you have a favorite area restaurant or bar you want to see listed in this Directory? If so, please call: 214-27-TRAIL (214-278-7245)
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UPTOWN GIRL
Which New York City airport is best? By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com Taking a trip to New York City? There are three airports you can fly into. The fares can differ quite a bit. But the airports offer a lot of choices for convenience, depending on where you’ll be staying and if you plan to rent a car. The three airports are Newark (in nearby New Jersey), LaGuardia and JFK International Airport. They are served by different airlines and different frequencies of flights from Dallas, but all the direct flights take about the same time to arrive. My favorite choice if I am going to be in the Wall Street area or downtown Manhattan is Newark. Why? Because you can take public transportation on the PATH train directly from the airport to Wall Street. If you are going to midtown Manhattan, you can take the New Jersey Transport train directly into Penn Station at 34th Street, where Madison Square Garden is located and an easy walking distance from Times Square. Newark is a hub for United, which has more flights going there than other airlines, but there are many choices. The airport is easy to navigate. I would not recommend this airport if you plan to rent a car … generally a bad idea in New York City because of the difficulty of parking. JFK International Airport is my favorite if I am going anywhere on the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) because there is an Air Trans train that connects the airport to Jamaica Station, a main hub for the LIRR. From Jamaica, you can take a train to Atlantic Terminal in downtown Brooklyn or to Penn Station at 34th Street in
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Manhattan. From either place, you can catch a subway to anywhere in New York. You can also get the subway in Jamaica to nearly anywhere in New York. The LIRR will be a bit more expensive but it is quicker. One caveat: If you are a senior citizen, the LIRR offers a discount while the subway does not, making the LIRR very competitive with the cost of a subway ride. LaGuardia Airport is known MICHAEL WALD as the “close-in” Approaching Newark Airport. airport, equivalent Even TSA-pre check will have to the reputation of lines. Love Field in Dallas. However, Finally, you can get to and public transportation from from all the airports by speLaGuardia is not good. Using cial airport buses that connect a car service direct to your to Penn Station and Grand destination will be best, but Central Station in Manhattan. due to ongoing renovations, If you want to end up near eiall the taxis, Uber-type rides ther of these rail terminals, and car services are required Google search the bus transport to wait a distance from the teroptions to get the bus schedule. minal, making this alternative Although a bit costly, the bus inconvenient. option makes this the choice of Because LaGuardia is a convenience as buses pick up smaller airport, with renovaat the curb of the airport arrivtions going on, it tends to be als terminal. Taking this bus very crowded and jammed with from LaGuardia combines the traffic. Leave an extra 15 minairport’s close-in location with utes of time to account for this, a convenient transportation both going to and leaving the mode. airport. Given the shorter runHappy travels! New York ways of the airport, flights are City is always fun once you armore likely to be delayed from rive at your destination. this airport than the others. Michael Wald is a travAll New York City airports el specialist with special exhave snow removal and de-icpertise in Panama adventure ing equipment and are not travel. He blogs about travel closed for weather very often. and other musings at www. All have long lines for security UntraveledPlaces.com. Follow check – leave enough time to him @UntraveledPlace and see get through them or spring for where he is off to next. “TSA-pre check” before you go.
Spring break without breaking the bank By Ryann Gordon
ryannbgordon@yahoo.com Everyone is planning spring break trips to Cabo and Las Vegas, but you’re too broke for even a day-trip to Austin. You don’t have to drop a bunch of cash to feel the essence of vacation season though, because Dallas has more than enough opportunities to feel the thrill without breaking the bank. Don’t sit on your couch and mope about the fact that you’re not spending spring break on a beach or mountain resort and make your own vacation from home. Go to the lake, the casino, a new restaurant or just spend an afternoon laying out on your roof, and experience some of Dallas’ exciting attractions and not-so far away getaways. Adventure out of the concrete jungle. Dallas’ many lakes, rivers and state parks are booming with outdoor activities. Take a trip to one of the surrounding lakes and campout at one of their state parks, hike around Oak Cliff Nature Preserve or Cedar Ridge Preserve, or visit the Trinity River Audubon Center, Dallas Arboretum and the Texas Discovery Gardens. Roll the dice and get your gamble on. While you can’t gamble in Texas, Oklahoma is just a little over an hour away and one of the few places in the area where you can gamble. Check out the famous WinStar World Casino and Resort or take it a bit easier and head up to the Choctaw Casino just up State Highway 75 and maybe even leave with more money than you came. Get your party on for St. Patty’s Day. There’s no better way to feel that spring break fever than to celebrate St. Patty’s Day with the enthusiasm of a NOLA-bound college kid. The luck of the Irish is with us here in Dallas, because this is our city’s favorite holiday. Follow
the rainbow to Greenville Avenue for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival that will take over the area all day Saturday. Have yourself a green beer and pretend you’re 21 again — then wake up relieved that you’re not on a beach being forced to chug Miami Vices. Pretend: live the luxe life. Give yourself an excuse to get your nails done, go to the spa or just spend an afternoon out on the greens. Go get a $50 microdermabrasion at Privé Salon and Med Spa or give yourself a home facial. Pretend you’re on an ocean-overlooking 18 hole in Hawaii and instead spend a day at your favorite golf course. Be a tourist for a night. Pick one restaurant you’ve been dying to try or just find a random bar you haven’t visited yet Ryann Gordon and have some fried, pub food. Go somewhere new — try something authentic like Niwa Japanease BBQ or Oishii sushi in Oak Lawn, farm to plate and organic like HG Supply or get some fresh seafood from Shell Shack. Pretend you’re not a local for a night and get to know a part of the city you’re not familiar with. Keep it simple and take a load off. One of the best parts of vacation is getting a few days off to just do nothing. Whether you actually have the week off or just a couple weekends to live it up, take some time to do what you do best and chill. You may not have a beach to lie on, but you can get the same enjoyment from the comfort of your own backyard. Or grab a blanket and go kick back next to White Rock Lake; read a book, soak up some rays and be thankful for all of the things that make Dallas such a great city to live (and vacation) in.
WINDING ROADS
New CANVAS Hotel Dallas embraces local artists
By Jo Ann Holt
Bust with Floral Headpiece” is prominently displayed in the lobby area. Other lobby art inCANVAS Hotel Dallas hostcludes Hugo G. Urrutia’s texed a grand opening party Feb. tural work “Grand Paradiso” 28, inviting guests to draw on (oil lacquer on carved Baltic its walls. The art-centric destibirch); Sara Cardona’s “Heart nation hotel in Dallas’ trendy of a Hunter;” and four artCedars South Side area espeist group KARTEL’s “David cially embraces local artists. Jo Ann Holt Bowie.” Many of their works of art “We were inspired to adorn CANVAS walls, along with a few gather art that reflects the immense carefully selected pieces from nationally artistic talent in Dallas as well as enand internationally known artists. hancing the inspirational nature of In partnership with SEMOSMAULDIN CANVAS itself,” said SEMOSMAULDIN Art Consultancy, the hotel displays 20 co-founder Mauldin. “Showcasing rotating works of art throughout the hotel. unique art within the eclectic setting Three initial permanent pieces grab attenof the CANVAS Hotel fosters a modern tion in the first level lobby lounge, while viewing experience that serves to highThe Gallery Rooftop Lounge also displays light the immense artistic talent we have intriguing works of art curated by MK in the Dallas community.” Semos and Jen Mauldin. A full-service art consultancy As official art advisers in the hotel’s specializing in the hospitality sectransition from NYLO Dallas South Side tor, SEMOSMAULDIN was founded to CANVAS Hotel Dallas, MK Semos by accomplished gallerist MK Semos and Jen Mauldin balance aesthetics and award-winning interior designand scale while selecting works of art er Jen Mauldin. Connected worldwide that add meaning to each space. Native to an unparalleled network of gallerDallasites, they have an unparalleled ies, artists, artisans and craftspeople skilled in every medium and scale, SEMOSMAULDIN transforms any space through the addition of art. A contemporary art dealer with more than 20 years of experience in the industry, MK Semos was born and raised in Oak Cliff. Growing up, she learned the ins and outs of the hospitality business while working in her family’s landmark Greek restaurant, The Torch. After earning The view from the top of CANVAS (formerly the location of her degree in photographic journalism at NYLO). the University of Texas understanding of South Dallas’ culture. in Austin, she moved to New York in the Accomplished gallerist Semos mid-'90s. There she launched a gallery and award-winning interior designer space in the East Village to show her Mauldin curated work from local Native work alongside other emerging phoartists like Haylee Ryan. Her “Female tographers. Semos eventually returned joannholt@gmail.com
to Dallas in 2006, where she met her husband, the founder of Oak Cliff’s Decorazon (“From the Heart”) Gallery. Together, they expanded Decorazon’s innovative programming to London in 2011, while establishing a presence in some of the world’s most notable art fairs, including the London Art Fair, Scope Miami and various locations of the Affordable Art Fair. Through her work and as a board member of the Association of Women Art Dealers (AWAD), Semos caters to an international clientele. She brings her Rolodex of artists across the globe and sophisticated aesthetic to her work with SEMOSMAULDIN. Mauldin’s impeccable eye for transforming spaces has led her to expand her vision to the art world. A Dallas native, Mauldin grew up exploring the renowned museums and art institutions throughout Texas, broadening her view to Europe through her CANVAS international studies in art and architecture. After gradu- The interior of CANVAS Hotel. ating from Texas A&M with a degree in environmental deCANVAS hotel brings creativity to the sign, she spent 10 years with the interDallas hospitality scene. CANVAS Hotel nationally renowned hospitality design Dallas is an art-centric home base for firm Wilson Associates, curating art as modern trendsetters, an inspirational she developed the interiors for luxuhub for relentless artisans and a desry resorts, casinos and private homes tination for locals to be creatively inacross the globe. spired while enjoying world-class dining In 2012, Mauldin opened her own and unparalleled skyline views. company, refining her depth of design With 76 art-infused suites and guespractice with projects across North trooms, and more than 7,000 square America. In 2017, she launched her feet of inspiring meeting space on the eponymous brick and mortar gallery lobby level or rooftop. The hotel is a in Bishop Arts District of Dallas, givblank slate for guests to create their own ing a platform to the unique visions of experiences, from world-class dining emerging and established local artists. A at restaurant Chef’s Palette, to unparmember of ASID, she continues to crealleled skyline views from The Gallery ate inspirational solutions for her cliRooftop Lounge and curated art from ents while serving as a liaison between local gallerists, SEMOSMAULDIN artists and architects with her role in Bespoke Art Consultancy. SEMOSMAULDIN. Jo Ann Holt is a long-time journalThe art pieces at CANVAS are ist, now writing about cars, entertainjust one of the ways the newly opened ment and travel.
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