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TURTLE CREEK

Home tour features spectacular local properties

By Allison Rhodes allison@culverpr.com The 18th annual Turtle Creek Home Tour is Sunday, April 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. and features luxury living in some of the most distinguished homes in Dallas. This annual tour showcases Turtle Creek lifestyles and the enhancements that the Turtle Creek Association provides. An exclusive after party reception will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tour participants may visit each residence in the order they choose. Tour tickets and a limited number of tickets for an exclusive reception after the tour are available at turtlecreekassociation.org through Friday, April 5 at 2 p.m.

Turtle Creek Home Tour tickets are $60 for non-TCA members and $50 for TCA members.

Turtle Creek Home Tour tickets may also be purchased at each home or at the tour’s central parking location on the day of

COMMUNITY NEWS Gary Sinise visits Bush Center On Sunday, March 31, the George W. Bush Presidential Center at 2943 SMU Blvd. will present “Grateful American: A Conversation GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER with Gary Sinise,” as part of the “Engage at the Bush Center, Presented by Highland Capital Management” series. Auditorium seating is sold out, but overflow seating remains available.

The event will also be livestreamed at bushcenter.org and via Facebook Live. Sinise was nominated for an Academy Award for his landmark role of Lt. Dan Taylor in “Forrest Gump.” – Katie Ballard

Quinn featured at Goss-Michael

15th floor of The Vendome at 3505 Turtle Creek Blvd. the tour on Sunday, April 7.

A 10 percent discount will apply to tour tickets purchased through Sunday, March 31.

Featured homes are a single family home at 3816 Turtle Creek Blvd., the 17th floor of The Warrington at 3831 Turtle Creek Blvd., the 24th floor of The Warrington at 3831 Turtle Creek Blvd. and the 15th

floor of The Vendome at 3505 Turtle Creek Blvd.

An after party will be hosted at the 18,000 square foot home of Betsy and Guinn Crousen. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be prepared by Chef Abraham Salum. A home tour and after party ticket bundle is available for $150 and after party tickets are available for $125.

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Parking will be available at 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd. at Blackburn Street.

Parking is not allowed at individual residences. The parking garage entrance is on the Blackburn Street side. Complimentary motor coaches will shuttle guests from the 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd. garage to all homes on the tour and can be boarded at any tour location.

A solo exhibition by Marc Quinn titled, “Marc Quinn: History & Chaos,” is running now through Friday, May 24 at The Goss-Michael GOSS-MICHAEL FOUNDAITON Foundation at 1305 Wycliff Ave., #120. The foundation was established in 2007 by the late music icon George Michael and his then partner, Kenny Goss. The curated selection features Quinn’s newest work and a portion of the sales will go to the educational programming at the foundation.

– Barbara Buzzell

Academic decathlon team wins title

LIVE MUSIC

Poor David’s Pub still fine tuning after four decades So out of high school, without any plans whatsoever, she suggested I move to Fort Worth and be with my father.

“He offered to put me through college (University of POOR DAVID'S PUB Dallas),” Card said. “And I Poor David's Pub has been a fixture in the Dallas music found myself scene for more than 40 years. spending more time in Dallas. I loved Dallas. It

By David Mullen was more of an opened spirited david@katytrailweekly.com town … a can-do town.”

While in college, his mother Poor David’s Pub and its owner sent him, of all things, a ukulele. He David Card have been pioneers learned to play “Little Brown Jug” on the Dallas music scene for deproficiently, which was basically his cades. It began on an underdevelentire playlist. “I made a nuisance oped McKinney Avenue, moved to of myself playing ‘Little Brown Jug’ a bustling and vanguard Greenville all through the [college] dormitory,” Avenue and has now taken up roots Card said. “But I liked it. And about in the bourgeoning Cedars neighthat time, The Kingston Trio was borhood at 1313 S. Lamar St. “I grew up in Flint, Mich.,” Card very popular.”

He learned all of their songs, said. “When I would swim in the and would become part of a folk water, and this was in the '50s, I could see the refuse [i.e. feces] float band called The Nassau Trio. They by. My father, who had divorced specialized covering Kingston my mother, moved to Fort Worth.

Trio songs, introducing their own

music and specializing in harmony.

They later became The Wanderers and played at a number of campus events. Card’s love for music was now ingrained. “And the applause was nice,” Card said.

After undergraduate work and a stint in the Marine Corp, Card returned to U of D and earned a MBA. He went into the corporate world, but it was not for him. He quit a job with IBM. “When I worked for IBM, I was a straight guy by day and sort of a hippie by night. I hung out at a bar called Bo’s Place at 3311 Oak Lawn Ave., the first hippie bar in Dallas.” Bo offered Card a chance to be a nighttime bartender until he figured out what he was going to do.

“Bo noticed that business was a lot better when I worked,” Card said, “because I would engage the customers. It became an extended family within a neighborhood bar.” Bo’s Place had no live music, but Card recalled one night when it changed. “This band came in on the way to New Orleans and asked if they could play for tips. I remember they had a one-armed harmonic player. We said sure, and I remember that they made pretty good tips.

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The Highland Park High School (HPHS) academic decathlon team won its third state title in four years at the 2019 Medium Division State Championship March 10 in Frisco. The team scored a total of 50,240.7 points, and each team member will be awarded a $1,200 scholarship for winning the team championship. Team scholarships combined with individual overall scholarships totaled $18,100 for the HPHS team. – HPHS

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I have seen the future of convenience

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com I saw the future. On March 21, I visited the brand new 7-Eleven lab store at 1805 Sylvan Ave. where they are testing new concepts, platforms and products. They are selling local craft beer to go and have a dedicated kitchen called Laredo Taco where they are serving streettype tacos for $2.49 and $2.99. They offer coffee drinks, coldpressed juices, smoothies and agua frescas in a made-toorder beverage format, have a hot soup bar and cold treats bar with frozen yogurt and ice cream with multiple toppings and add-ins to choose from. It is much different than any 7-Eleven I have ever seen. And fear not; They still sell gasoline and lottery tickets. The store is now open to the public … Despite recent failures of Haymakers on

lowest Greenville Avenue, Parlay on McKinney Avenue and Eberhard on Henderson Avenue, all three venues have saws a buzzin’ and welding torches a blazin’ building the next concept. On a positive note, I toured the expanded bar area at EBar on N. Haskell Avenue. Left of the entrance and through a door will be a fully stocked bar with flat screen TVs, dining tables and its own juke box.

It will help ease the crowds that gather at night … On March 17, Southwest Airlines debuted their Hawaii service with a commercial flight from Oakland to Honolulu.

The plane ride was five David Mullen and one-half hours nonstop.

I hope it was nonstop. There is nothing but water between California and Hawaii. First flyers were entertained by hula dancers. And Southwest has not lost their culinary panache. In addition to the standard bag of pretzels

– remember, peanuts were replaced because of the allergy scare – passengers got Wheat Thins, Welch's fruit snacks, Tic Tacs and a white-cheddar cheese spread. No word if it came in a “Toy Story” lunch box … I have spoken to a number of people who empathized with my travels down the rutty road on Lemmon Avenue west of N. Central Expressway. They are seeking alternatives. Here is a suggestion.

Take Fitzhugh Avenue that will turn into Wycliff Avenue. It turns into Lemmon Avenue and the signal allows you to easily turn left or right ... It is not just your imagination. The price of gasoline is soaring. Reports stated that retail U.S. gasoline prices have been climbing for weeks and could near $3 a gallon on average before they peak this spring. On average, the national price of gasoline is now up 30 cents a gallon from its 2019 low. Texans don’t have it as rough as other states. Among the states that have seen the biggest climb from their year-to-date lows are Michigan, which is up 63 cents, Illinois which is up 56 cents and Florida which saw a 54 cents a gallon increase.

“The Great Lakes dominates the list because of the excess stockpiles

OPINION

The fire ant dance craze

By Joe Ruzicka

joe.c.ruzicka@gmail.com If there is one thing I really dislike about springtime in Texas, it’s the resurgence of fire ants. For those of you from parts up north, we Texans have a creepy crawly problem that can really sting.

And if you haven’t noticed yet, fire ants are ubiquitous (that means everywhere for you Ivy League college graduates).

Small mounds of churned up Joe dirt dot the landscape of lawns, parks, cracks in sidewalks and pretty much any place in between.

The entire countryside is covered in fire ants. And they won’t go away. It’s enough to drive a person mad.

Solenopsis invicta, or red imported fire ants, are an invasive species introduced to the U.S., back in the 1930s.

According to the Texas A&M Fire Ant Research and Management Project, red imported fire ants are native to South America and likely came through the port of Mobile, Ala., where they were transported in soil used for ships’ ballasts. Unfortunately for us Texans, they have been spreading across the southern half of the U.S. ever since.

Fire ants can be identified by their dark reddish-brown color and shiny black abdomens. They range in length from about 1/16 to about 1/4-inch long.

One outstanding characteristic about their mounds is there is no central opening. The mound consists of churned up dirt that when disturbed becomes a writhing pile of ants moving from every direction at breakneck pace.

Here is a public service announcement: don’t ever get caught standing still in a bed of fire ants.

These suckers are aggressive and will swarm your feet in a matter of seconds. The little angry ant army, aggravated by vibration or movement, unleashes a series of stings on your lower K AT Y TR AIL WEEKLY'S

CRIME WATCH March 22 – 2:07 a.m.

3400 Block, Commerce St. (75226) Burglary of a Habitation: The suspect entered the complainant’s residence and stole a computer.

March 22 – 5:40 p.m.

3300 Block, Douglas Ave. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the front license plate from the complainant’s vehicle.

March 22 – 9:09 p.m.

4100 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Disorderly Conduct: The suspect fired three rounds near the complainants.

March 23 – 2:06 a.m.

400 Block, Elm St. (75202)

extremities all at once. Victims can be seen dancing around in circles, screaming at the top of their lungs, frantically trying to pull their shoes and socks off to get rid of the attackers. A burning sensation on your skin from the stings feels like fire running up your leg — thus the name fire ants. A day or so later, a white fluid-filled pustule — or blister — forms at the sting site. This is followed by your personal sense of determined anger to get rid of these pests forevermore.

Ruzicka While I am not sure we will ever get rid of fire ants because it would require us to treat every square inch of Texas, we do have some ability to control them. However, even controlling fire ants requires a lot of effort and money. Fire ants cost Americans $6 billion a year and the only viable treatment solution must include killing the queen. Otherwise colonies will be able to survive.

According to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension program, baits are the best method of treatment. Baits are both cost effective and environmentally sound compared to insecticides or even home remedies such as using boiling water. A two-step method consisting of a full broadcast of ant bait across an entire infected area followed by individual treatment of mounds is the recommended approach. Baits must be fresh and applied when ants are actively foraging so they will return the poison back to the colony. Experts recommend late August to October as the best time to apply bait treatment.

Since we are only in March and still have a long hot summer to go, just make sure you watch where you step this spring. Unless you want to learn the no fun fire ant dance.

Joe Ruzicka is a retired Naval Aviator and F-14 Tomcat RIO. He lives in Lakewood and yearns for the days of Nolan Ryan fastballs.

Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: Three unknown suspects assaulted the complainant and stole her property by force.

March 23 – 9:27 p.m.

3700 Block, Glencoe St. (75206) Criminal Mischief: The suspect kicked in the door, causing damage to the door and frame.

March 23 – 11:35 p.m.

4100 Block, Holland Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Habitation: The suspects stole property from the complainant’s residence.

March 24 – 10:42 p.m.

2700 Block, Gaston Ave. (75226) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect stole two televisions out of the complainant’s vehicle.

March 24 – 2:40 p.m.

4200 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75219)

Assault: An unknown suspect went behind the counter and hit the complainant.

March 24 – 2:57 p.m.

800 Block, Allen St. (75204) Theft of Property: The unknown suspects stole the complainant’s tires off a vehicle.

March 25 – 12:23 p.m.

5000 Block, Capitol Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect smashed the complainant’s vehicle window and stole property.

March 25 – 3:45 p.m.

4300 Block, Congress Ave. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole a package off the complainant’s front porch.

March 25 – 5:56 p.m.

6000 Block, Greenville Ave. (75206) Assault: An unknown suspect maced the complainant, causing pain.

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of winter gasoline,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Refiners discounted that fuel to entice demand temporarily. Now with it gone from the system, the discounts are gone and more expensive gasoline is hitting prices.” And to think that I paid $1.93 a gallon just a few months ago … While Danika Patrick is enjoying her retirement, NASCAR driver Angela Ruch is taking the wheel.

She is in the area Friday, March 29 to Sunday, March 31 competing in the O-Reilly Auto Parts 500 Race Weekend. Ruch recently signed with Neice Motorsports. She may be a niece, but more importantly,

she is a mother. She is the only woman in racing to have a baby. I didn’t know that they made child seats for race cars … Eligible blood donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urged to give blood through the American Red Cross now to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients this spring. Upcoming offsite donor locations include Friday, March 29 at Eighty Eighty Central, 8080 N. Central Expressway from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Tuesday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Energy Transfer Partners, L. P. on 8020 Park Lane and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at 207 S. Houston St.

ENVIRONMENT

Can companies cash environmental check?

By Karen Fleig Over the last decade, a large number of companies and nations across the globe made major environmental commitments for 2020. Those bills are about to come due. Why 2020? Bill Shireman, president and CEO of Future 500, explained a number of international events are coming together next year.

“2020 is going to be the biggest environmental year in a generation,” Shireman said. “There are three or four events that converge in 2020 to affect the future of the planet. We have first of all the 50th anniversary of Earth Day when 1 billion people around the planet will join together to take action to protect the environment. We also have the next presidential election where issues like climate will actually be fundamental potentially to the outcome of that election. We've got the Tokyo Olympics where sustainability is a theme, and we also have many corporate objectives in sustainability coming due.”

He added, “A lot of companies chose the year 2020 for that purpose.”

What do these commitments look like? Here’s a small selection: Consumer packaged goods giant Unilever declared a goal of reducing the environmental footprint of manufacturing and using its products by 50 percent and helping more than 1 billion people take action to improve their health and well-being.

Coca-Cola pledged to reduce the carbon footprint of its products by 25 percent and economically empower 5 million women across its global value chain.

UK-based spirits company Diageo is reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its operations 50 percent and reducing emissions along its total supply chain 30 percent. It also pledged a 50 percent increase in water use efficiency and returning 100 percent of waste water back to the environment safely.

Facebook is expected to cut its emissions by 75 percent as well as buy as much renewable electricity as it uses globally.

French food products company Danone is reducing its carbon footprint by 50 percent and reducing water consumption 60 percent.

Along with these commitments from international businesses, 194 nations agreed to 20 conservation goals in 2010

with the expectation to meet those goals by 2020. Disturbingly, per a 2016 report, only five percent are on track to meet those goals. As for the corporate goals, the results are mixed but there are success stories to point to and the final verdict on these commitments for protecting forests, the oceans and the climate is still a year away.

“Some of those commitments are not going to be made,” Shireman said.

“Companies have done very well in energy, but in forestry for example there have been some challenges.”

Corporate action is important, but that action can be driven by the environmentally conscious community. One area of real change is coming from the donor community. Twenty-nine foundations have collectively brought in $4 billion from environmental donors, four times as much as was collected 10 years ago during the last big push to advance climate solutions.

The environmental community can also impact corporate involvement in the issue.

“What consumers can do more than anything else is use their dollars to influence companies to take action. It's amazing what a letter or a call or a communication with a company will do if you just tell them, ‘Here's what I'm interested in seeing you do and I will support your company if I see you taking these actions,’” Shireman explained.

He added, “Companies, particularity consumer brands and retailers, the ones that consumers come directly in contact with have extraordinary potential to save the planet. We have seen more advances in saving forests and oceans through the commitments of consumer products companies like Unilever and retailers like Walmart. They have such concentrated buying power that they can drive change through the entire supply chain. What they need is consumers that are active enough to encourage them and reward them for making those changes.”

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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MULL IT OVER

National League can play the game

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com It is hard to believe, if you follow the national baseball media, that the American League doesn’t win the World Series every year. The Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees and, to a lesser extent, the Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians are praised highly and seem infallible.

Now, the bitter truth. The National League has won more World Series crowns than the American League this decade. And the Yankees have not won a world championship since 2000. To put that in perspective, that Yankees team had Chuck Knoblauch, Scott Brosius and Paul O’Neill in the starting lineup and Andy Pettitte and a 37-year-old Roger Clemens as starters.

But for some reason, the National League, with the exception of the Los Angeles Dodgers, isn’t the sexy league.

But there is plenty of eye candy, although no team is without flaws.

In the NL West, the Dodgers are once again the overwhelming favorite.

They get back shortstop Corey Seager for a full year, added A.J. Pollock and Justin Turner, and Cody Bellinger and Joc Pederson are a year older. Plus they got rid of distractions Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp. They will have to rely on Highland Park’s Clayton Kershaw to return to some semblance of his old pitching self and the Dodgers should win the division easily.

The Colorado Rockies, playing at Coors Field where the ball flies out like “Eddie the Eagle,” will contend for a wild card spot. They have Nolan Arenado signed for the long term and look for Irving’s own Trevor Story to play a full season and become an All-Star.

“Say it ain’t so?” How could the Arizona Diamondbacks get rid of their franchise player and leader Paul Goldschmidt? A once potent offense has turned anemic. The San Diego Padres added Manny Machado, are building a contender and will no longer be a patsy. But they are a year away.

And the San Francisco Giants come into the season with more questions than “The Riddler.” As a team famous

for building great outfielders, how can you break camp without one?

Now the NL Central is a perplexing division. At least three teams could win the crown. The Milwaukee Brewers are the defending champions, based on a one-game playoff win over the Chicago Cubs. They have brawn (I am not talking about Ryan Braun, who has diminishing skills) and the reigning NL MVP in Christian Yelich. But their starting pitching is thin, and the Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals will look to exploit it.

The Cubs had an off year by their new standards, and I look for them to bounce back. The Cardinals added Goldschmidt and will play sound fundamentally, but must lean too much on aging catcher Yadier Molina and an outfield anomaly in light-hitting Dexter Fowler.

The Cincinnati Reds tout themselves as new and improved. Let’s just say that they are new and different.

They added Puig, Kemp and pitcher Sonny Gray to join Joey Votto and Scooter Gennett. But Gennett could be out until mid-season with a groin injury, which is a crushing blow.

In the past year and one-half, the Pittsburgh Pirates dumped stars Andrew McCutchen, Gerrit Cole and Ivan Nova. They have regressed and will finish last in the division. At least fans can enjoy the amenities at PNC Park.

In the NL East, the questions loom: Will the Philadelphia Phillies

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Clayton Kershaw of the LA Dodgers.

be that much better with former Washington Nationals superstar Bryce Harper? And will the Nats be that much worse without Harper? Actually, I like Washington better. They never made the World Series with Harper and can now play unified instead of 24 players plus one. And I think manager Dave Martinez is the right fit to bring the team together. They have great starting pitching, but Sean Doolittle is a little scary as the closer.

How will Harper deal with the Philadelphia fans and the media? He knew what he was getting into when he signed a 13-year, $330 million contract. One thing is certain. He will make first baseman Rhys Hoskins and catcher J.T. Realmuto better hitters. If the Phils start out slowly, manager and former Texas Ranger Gabe Kapler will be sent out faster than a cheesesteak order at Geno’s or Pat’s.

The Atlanta Braves came out of nowhere last season to win the division. They have a mix of youth and veterans, and outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is a rising star. But as well as things fell in line last year, can they expect the same results this season? I am not sure that their pitching can hold up for the entire season, but they will be fun to watch.

Drink the New York media punch and you would think the Mets will be real contenders. With their starting pitching, they definitely can be. But their starting lineup doesn’t dazzle like the lights on Broadway and Robinson Cano is one year older (like “Phantom of the Opera”). I just don’t see them scoring enough runs. And as for the Miami Marlins, I don’t see them scoring any runs.

I think the Phillies and Brewers will make the wild card game with the cheesesteaks, not the cheeseheads winning out. The Phils will play the Dodgers – Harper finally plays in LA – as the Cubs and the Nationals battle.

In the NL championship, Los Angeles will beat the Cubbies and head to the World Series for the third straight year.

Next week, you will find out who the Dodgers will play and take a look at the lowly local team playing their last season at Globe Life Park.

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AUTOMOBILITY

DFW Auto Show: SUVs!

ROLLS-ROYCE

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

By David Boldt djboldt@sbcglobal.net There’s been a lot of talk regarding the emergence of the all-electric vehicle and its ability to transform the automotive landscape. And if consumers actually start buying electric vehicles in significant numbers, EVs will transform the automotive landscape. But for an example of what ‘transformational’ actually constitutes, you need only look at the average parking lot or this weekend’s DFW Auto Show at the Dallas Convention Center. In either venue, you can’t help but see the preponderance of SUVs and car-based crossovers. In today’s automotive market, these are the transformers.

The SUV category started quietly, led by Chevrolet’s Suburban and International’s Travelall. It would grow almost exponentially with the arrival of Jeep’s Cherokee, Ford’s Explorer and, later, Honda’s CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. Today, you can’t walk or drive without tripping over someone’s SUV or crossover, and if shopping for a car, you’ll need to look behind a dealer’s lineup of SUVs. Case in point: at the Clay Cooley Volkswagen store on Lemmon Avenue, the Jettas and Golfs are parked behind

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the big Atlas and midsize Tiguan lineups.

Based largely on those OEMs participating in the DFW Auto Show’s media day, here are those new SUVs and crossovers you can expect to see this weekend.

On top of Audi’s Q3, Q5 and Q7 comes the aspirational Q8, a more sporting, expressive iteration of the aforementioned Q7. And while Alfa Romeo’s Stelvio is no longer new, and has been capturing — for Alfa Romeo — a surprising number of sales, it’s still worth a look.

The Stelvio’s platform is surprisingly well connected, and if opting for the V6-equipped Quadrifoglio offers an impressive rate of speed for, you know, the morning commute.

Park Place will be liberally sprinkling its eye candy at the show, and few SUVs are sweeter than the Bentley Bentayga. Like the Stelvio, it’s already made a show (and showroom) appearance but is now blessed with what is ostensibly a more accessible V8.

On the other end of the aspirational spectrum is Chevrolet. In what is essentially a franchise dominated by crossovers and SUVs, Chevy debuts its new Blazer. And while you may be Auto cont'd on page 9

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650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, 75202 214-939-2700

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center – For 37 years, the DFW Auto Show has given automotive enthusiasts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area the opportunity to experience the latest and greatest vehicles that manufacturers have to offer. Visitors are treated to displays from the manufacturers that use the show as a platform to introduce current and future year models. 10 a.m. $7-$50.

March 29-31

2301 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-849-4376

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center – Leslie Odom, Jr., the Tony Award-winning star of the Broadway musical “Hamilton,” will perform with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in a concert featuring Broadway tunes, jazz and standards. The concert will be conducted by Jeff Tyzik. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. $59-$169.

March 29

1914 Commerce St. Dallas, 75201 214-459-3930

The Statler Dallas – The MTV Staying Alive Foundation, in collaboration with The Goss-Michael Foundation, has announced a live auction at MTV RE:DEFINE 2019. The benefit auction of 25 curated pieces of contemporary art and luxury experiences, a headliner performance by global superstar Rita Ora and an after party are part of the event. 6:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. $75-$25,000.

March 30

650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway Dallas, 75203 469-554-7500

Dallas Zoo – The 2019 Walk to END Epilepsy is a family friendly walk, reunion and rally event to help raise funds and awareness for children and adults living with epilepsy. The support of participants raises funds for the essential programs and services provided by Epilepsy Foundation Texas. 7:45 a.m. $35.

April 2

1717 N. Harwood St. Dallas, 75201 214-922-1200

Horchow Auditorium at the Dallas Museum of Art – The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its Spring 2019 Lecture Series with “Architecture Deans Roundtable” moderated by Mark Lamster, UT Arlington CAPPA professor and The Dallas Morning News architecture critic. 6:15 p.m. $20, $15 for DMA members and $5 for students (with ID).

April 5

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Omni Dallas Hotel – Dallas CASA will host the “Cherish the Children” luncheon, honoring Rosewood. The event will raise critical funds for the abused and neglected children served by Dallas CASA. Guest speaker is Steve Pemberton, the bestselling author of A Chance in the World. For more information, call 214-827-8961. Noon. $175.

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Barnes & Noble – Cyclist and Author Kyle Bryant will appear at the bookstore to promote Shifting Into High Gear: One Man's Grave Diagnosis and the Epic Bike Ride That Taught Him What Matters. After he was diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia (FA), he bought a fire-engine trike and realized he could go anywhere on it. 6 p.m. FREE!

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK David Dike Fine Art presents the biannual Texas Art Preview and Auction on Saturday, April 6. Set at Wildman Art Framing, 1715 Market Center Blvd., bidding begins at noon. There is a preview now through Friday, April 5.

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THE LAW

What to know in office audit

By Larry Jones larry@larryjones.com Here we will discuss the office audit. When a tax return has been selected for office examination, generally the examination of the return will be conducted at the office of the IRS. Normally, a taxpayer will find an office examination has begun when the taxpayer has received a letter or telephone call from the IRS informing of such examination and that the IRS wants further records and information. Returns selected for office examination present issues, which require some analysis and judgment in addition to verification of records.

Examples of prominent issues are: 1. Dependency exemptions 2. Income from tips, pensions and annuities, rent and royalties, partnerships, estates and trusts, and occupations where income not subject to withholding tax may have been received 3. Determinations of whether income reported constitute capital gain or ordinary income 4. Deductions for travel and entertainment expenses 5. Deductions for bad debts 6. Determinations of basis of property 7. Complex miscellaneous itemized deductions such as casualty and theft losses

where determinations of fair market value are required.

For whatever reason a return is selected for office examination, the IRS procedures impose substantial controls on the activities of the tax auditors, due to their limited education, training and experience. In fact, the tax auditor has had no control over the content, preparation or issuance of the initial letter. The taxpayer's return is not assigned to an auditor until after the taxpayer replies or until the day of or the day before the scheduled interview.

The auditor is given little time to prepare for the interview, and the examination is more or less limited to the items on the checklist contained in the letter.

The taxpayer will be required to meet the auditor at an office of the IRS. The taxpayer or the taxpayer’s representative should only bring those items that have been requested by the IRS. The goal at the office audit is to complete the audit at the first meeting with the auditor and limit it to the issues set forth in the initial letter from the IRS regarding the audit.

Generally, gross receipts are required to be examined in all cases. In addition, the office auditor may have questions regarding the taxpayer's sources of income, standard of living, purchase of assets, balance of his cash on hand and in the bank, payments on loans

and receipt of borrowed funds.

Based on the answers received to these questions, if the auditor has reason to believe the taxpayer may be underreporting income, then alternative methods will be employed by the auditor to verify receipts.

If the examination reveals a material understatement of income in a given year, the examination may be expanded to subsequent or prior years and referred for criminal investigation.

When the interview has ended, resulting in a proposed adjustment, the taxpayer has an opportunity to agree with the findings of the tax auditor.

If the taxpayer agrees with the proposed changes, the taxpayer is asked to execute an agreement form, which permits the immediate assessment of the tax. The auditor will ask for payment of the amount of the additional tax. If the taxpayer does not agree with the auditor's findings, either the auditor or the taxpayer may request an immediate informal conference with the auditor's supervisor or ask that the case be sent to the IRS Appeals Office.

Remember to keep good records, which will help in any audit.

Larry Jones focuses his practice on IRS tax controversy matters. He is of Counsel to Freeman Law PLLC and also Director of the Tax Clinic at the SMU Dedman School of Law. Larry can be reached at larry@larryjones.com or 214-696-2661.

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Dallas chefs provide more than meals Big tub of goodness

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Chef Bruno (foreground) finishes the presentation of his prize-winning dishes.

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Dallas chefs keep on giving.

Whether competing against each other in a cook-off or creating once-in-alifetime menus, chefs donate a lot of time, staff and food to events that are, above all, designed to make it fun for donors to give. Here’s a look at a couple of events that fit the fun and generous profile.

COCHON 555 Bruno Davaillon, chef-owner of Bullion, won the February competition at the whole hog event known as Cochon 555. Crowned “Dallas Prince of Pork,” Davaillon will compete against winning chefs from eight other cities next September at the Grand Cochon Finale in Chicago.

For the consumers who attended and got to vote on the winner, this event offered tastes of dishes made using 1,500 pounds of heritage breed pork cooked six different ways by each of the participating chefs along with numerous sample sips of wines and cocktails to wash it all down.

This year’s competing chefs also included host chef Christof Syré of LAW at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas; David Uygur of Macellaio; Matthew Scott of Great

Scott; and Josh Bonee of Fine China.

As you will see from Davaillon’s winning menu, Cochon 555 is way more than a pig pull. Davaillon’s dishes included: Paté en Croûte de Provencal, pate with green olive, almond and French herbs; Pied de Cochon Farci, pig trotter stuffed with morels and hazelnuts; Rillon Comme Chez Moi with pork belly and French sourdough bread; Bouillon de Cochon, chestnut soup with rillette; Choucroute Fumée, smoked hock with sauerkraut and foie gras cream; and Tarte “Boudin Noir,” a blood tarte with apple-mustard jelly.

For his dishes, Davaillon “stayed with French techniques and flavor.”

Unlike in the American South and other whole hog cultures, the French use the flavor of pork in dishes that don’t necessarily showcase roasts or ribs. Hence his menu with pate, pork belly, soup, a stuffed pig’s foot and a smoked hock. Blood tarte was the big surprise. Dark purple in color, the filling didn’t look “bloody.” With a firm consistency produced by simmering the pork blood with heavy cream, onions, lard and other seasonings, the tarte had a coating of gelée made with apple juice. “It was fun for my team to do the dishes,” said Davaillon, who is already thinking about his menu for Chicago.

Proceeds from the 9-city Cochon 555 tour benefit Piggy Bank, a charitable foundation and start-up farm in Missouri that serves as a kick starter for emerging family farms, as well as a safety net for farms in the wake of a disaster, such as flood, fire or disease.

“The national competition gets more intense and dynamic every year, and the performance of chefs, somms (sommeliers), and barkeeps in Dallas shows precisely why the city is synonymous with…responsible culinary excellence in this country,” said Cochon 555 founder Brady Lowe.

“Chef Davaillon’ s winning dishes were bold, modern, thoughtful, and full of the kinds of flavors that enhance what heritage breed pigs have to offer.”

Good luck, Bruno, at the Grand Cochon Finale in Chicago on Sunday, Sept. 15.

NO KID HUNGRY DALLAS DINNER Looking forward, host chefs Stephan Pyles and Tim Byres of Flora Street Café at Hall Arts are the guiding force behind a star-studded Sunday, April 28 gala dinner featuring guest of honor chef Jeremiah Tower.

A pioneer of California cuisine and subject of the late Anthony Bourdain’s 2016 biopic “Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent,” Tower headlines the renowned list of participating chefs including Matt McCallister of Homewood in Dallas; John Brand of Hotel Emma, San Antonio; Michael Ginor of Hudson Valley Foie Gras, New York City; and Mark Kiffin of The Compound Restaurant, Santa Fe. The multi-course dinner at Flora Street Café will benefit Share our Strength’s campaign to end childhood hunger. One in four kids struggle with hunger in the state of Texas, while one in six face hunger in America. This event is among 15 taking place across the country.

“Helping to end hunger has been my passion for more than 30 years,” Pyles said. “Narrowing my focus to childhood hunger is reflected in this important 11-year anniversary of the No Kid Hungry event.”

Tickets starting at $1,250 per couple are available at nokidshungry.com.

Uncle barky's bites

FX’s ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ has bite

By Ed Bark unclebarky@verizon.net Hungry for another vampire series or feature film? You’ll never have to wait for long.

FX’s 10-episode “What We Do in the Shadows” nonetheless is a TV original, even if it’s loosely adapted from the same-named 2014 cult movie. It’s the first full-out comedy series about these fang-bearing, blood-imbibing, daylight saving time-hating marauders of the dark. (“The Munsters” came pretty close, but doesn’t make the cut because its nominal head-of-household was a Frankenstein’s monster sendup with a vampire wife and a half-vampire, half-werewolf son.)

The four principals of “Shadows” (which premiered on March 27 at 9 p.m. and is available On Demand) are all full-fledged vampires who have settled on Staten Island for the last century or so. One of them, Nandor the Relentless (Hayvan Novah), is a former Ottoman Empire warrior whose “human familiar” (Harvey

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FXs new vampire comedy “What We Do in the Shadows.”

Guillen as Giullermo) yearns to become part of the fraternity. For now, though, the poor sap is in his 10th year of carcass disposal, virgin roundups, wakeup calls and errand-running.

If only he could somehow be like his role model and idol — Antonio Banderas as Armand in “Interview with the Vampire.”

Vampires Laszlo and Nadja (Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou) are lovers during those times when she can’t find someone better. He’s something of a dandy and she sees herself as a temptress prone to hissing fits.

Nadja also would be the funniest of them all were it not for Colin Robinson (Mark THIS WEEK’S Proksch), a baldSUDOKU SOLUTION ing, cardigan sweater-wearing “energy vampire” who’s unaffected by the sun and recharges himself by sucking the life force out of others with his patented boring discourses.

This works quite well for Colin at his cubicle-infested workplace.

But in Episode 3 — one of four half-hours made available for review — he meets his match in newcomer Evie Russell (guest star Vanessa Bayer from “Saturday Night Live”). In Debbie Downer mode, she’s an “emotional vampire” who re-energizes herself with pity from those subjected to her non-stop tales of woe.

While Nandor, Nadja and Laszlo have a physical face-off with a pack of werewolves (atop an abandoned Circuit City rooftop), Colin and Evie levitate and go at it verbally. The other sounds you hear may be your own convulsive laughter.

“Shadows” is a show within a show, with a docu-crew recording the principals’ every move. Guillermo serves as the principal voiceover narrator, but everyone intermittently talks to the camera. In Episode 2, this allows Nadja to recall a dirtpoor upbringing in which her family burned donkey dung for heat. And then it got worse. This also is the episode in which the vampires try to take over a Staten Island Borough Council meeting — but only after members have to sit through

Colin’s torturously dull treatise on zoning ordinances.

Their end-game, of which they’re reminded by the briefly aroused and cadaverous Baron Afanas, is for vampires to achieve complete domination of the “New World.” But this clearly is going to take some time. In Episode 4, an alliance is sought with the snooty and much larger Manhattan vampire crew (headed by guest star Nick Kroll as night club-owning Simon). Nandor’s cherished, foul-smelling, “cursed” hat ends up playing a key role in the outcome.

This episode turns out to be the weakest of the first four, but not to the point of torpedoing the series’ momentum. “Shadows” also includes brief although graphic bloodletting/vomiting while regularly dropping f-bombs that lately have become the norm on FX. No one is really going for the jugular, though. Your funny bone is the main target, with the humor ranging from broad to subtle. The premiere episode includes Laszlo playing a few keys on the organ before telling the camera, “I call that ‘Nadja’s Theme.’”

You’ll get that one if the surname Comaneci rings a bell. If not, Nandor’s pronunciation of crepe paper as “creepy” paper should be accessible to all. So yes, these vampires still suck — but in a unique series that otherwise just tickles.

Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky. com, is a past member of the national Peabody awards board.

DOTTY GRIFFITH

Herbed lard served with bread.

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com If you got a hankering for the pure taste of pork after reading about Cochon 555 (see this page), consider revisiting a recipe, first published in the Aug. 3, 2018 edition.

Just as the winning menu performed by Bruno Davaillon, chef-owner of Bullion, was decidedly Eurocentric, so is this recipe, particularly beloved in Nordic countries.

The following is reprinted: “Herbed lard is a delicious spread on artisan bread or dark rye. Making herbed lard can be as simple as adding minced garlic and fresh herbs to hot bacon grease. Let it cool and spread it on.

“Or you can buy fresh lard, warm it, add aromatics and maybe tiny bits of crisply fried bacon or fresh pork rind.

Fresh lard is usually available at Mexican grocery stores.

“Or you can go whole hog and start with white pork fat or leaf lard. White pork fat usually requires an order from an artisan butcher or a trip to a farmer’s market. It must be ground or rendered. Packaged leaf lard is available at some specialty stores such as Whole Foods and online at amazon. com.

“While fresh lard is light brown in color, leaf lard or lard rendered from white pork fat is snow white. Do not think you can substitute hydrogenated lard that is used for baking or frying, as it has too many chemicals and not the right texture or flavor.

“Besides as a spread, herbed lard can be stirred in as a seasoning for beans and soups, or as a sauce or topping to add richness and flavor to lean meats or vegetables.”

DOTTY’S HERBED LARD 1 cup soft, brown fresh Mexican lard or white leaf lard 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 sprig fresh thyme, sage, marjoram or rosemary 1 wide strip orange or lemon peel, about 2 inches long 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2 tablespoons finely chopped, very crisp bacon or fresh pork rind (optional) In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the lard. Add salt, fresh herb, citrus peel and garlic.

Simmer, uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes.

Strain through fine mesh strainer. If desired, stir in bacon or pork rind. Serve at room temperature in small ramekins.

To store, place in airtight container and keep refrigerated up to 1 month.

Makes 1 cup.

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Hammer and Nails

Properly painting your house

By Stephan Sardone stephan@sardoneconstruction.com

By Candy Evans candace@candysdirt.com I got a bit giddy when I came across this Highland Park modernist masterpiece designed by the legendary Bud Oglesby. As I go in search of a home each week, I try to find something that is not only in the ultra-luxury price range, but also has a story to tell.

Dallas has some of the finest residential architecture in the world. That fact often makes me pause and wonder why buyers so often settle for the mundane white box when there are homes like this modernist masterpiece for sale. Architectdesigned homes are timeless. Sure, you may need to update a bathroom or a kitchen, but you should do that on any house more than 10 years old.

An architect-designed house is going to last forever, if — and that is a big if — there is a buyer that understands and values that home. It takes a certain level of taste, experience and intelligence to appreciate a marvelous modernist masterpiece.

Fortunately, this is Dallas, and we have a lot of tasteful, intelligent buyers.

This modernist masterpiece at 3709 Lexington Ave. was built for the Deals, who were patrons of the Dallas Museum of Art. It is widely believed to be the last residence Oglesby designed.

In the 1993 Dallas Morning News obituary for Oglesby, architecture critic David Dillon wrote the following: “Honesty in materials, simplicity of form, sensitivity to place, this was the Oglesby canon and it changed very little over the years.”

One of Oglesby’s hallmarks was maximizing the use of light. The incorporation of the interior with the exterior is beautifully perfected in this 6,200-square-foot modernist masterpiece. Instead

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This home, located at 3709 Lexington Ave., is listed for $5.75 million. of a formal space, Oglesby designed a comfortable, casual-yet-dramatic great room with majestic, soaring glass walls, concrete pillars and a vaulted ceiling. Sitting in that room, you feel as if you are in the middle of a jungle, not minutes from the bustle of Knox Street. The home is incredibly secluded and private. You’ve probably driven by it and never given it a second look because it’s set into such lush grounds.

Remember, this home was designed for art patrons, so the second floor, which is accessed by two staircases and an elevator, has a landing built like a gallery space. Two en-suite bedrooms are on this floor including the master. There is also a large game room, an office and a ton of storage space.

Let’s get back to that lush setting. Not only are you shielded from the outside world by thick vegetation, but there is also a fountain, an arbor-covered patio, an entertaining pavilion and a pool. A real jaw-dropping moment comes when you see the attached, air-conditioned, glass-walled threecar garage, which of course can double as another party space.

Although this modernist masterpiece would be an excellent option for empty nesters, as it’s located in the Highland Park Independent School District, I can just as easily see a family being extremely happy here.

“It is truly an exceptional home,” said Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s listing agent Faisal Halum.

“When you are on that patio, with the wisteria in bloom and the fountains running, it’s like you are someplace magical.” I completely agree.

Halum has this Modernist masterpiece at 3709 Lexington Ave. listed for $5.75 million.

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You have looked at your house every spring. And every spring, your house is screaming “Paint me!” You may have added some new clothes for the season. How about a new coat for your home?

Now, there is no denying that this is a long and arduous endeavor. You may want to hire a licensed, trained professional. But if you decide to take on the task yourself, there are some absolutes that you will regret later if you don’t consider.

The best thing about painting your house is to finish painting your house. It is a marathon, not a sprint. Take before and after pictures. But before you roll out the roller or set out to spray, there is a lot of preparation that must take place.

Unless you live in a tiny house, this is a job that will take days to complete.

Check the weather for the week and make sure that there are no rain storms or heavy winds in the forecast. Low humidity makes the paint adhere to wood or siding better.

The key to a successful paint job is in the preparation. It is boring, but it must be done. It is worth the effort because it will make the paint job last years longer. Cover up windows, doors, plants and shrubs on or near the house with plastic sheeting. Remove outdoor furniture, hoses or any movable items near the home. Use a pressure washer to remove dirt and dust. Wash from the top, and move to the bottom while overlapping about eight inches. Let the walls dry thoroughly.

Next, look for bad spots. Lay down a drop cloth and sand or scrape with a putty knife any areas that paint will resist. This will also remove chipped paint.

Carefully inspect the house for any damaged surfaces. Check bricks, windows, eaves and storm drains. They may need new mortar or items may need to be replaced or re-caulked.

Go online and find a paint calculator to find out how much primer and paint you will need to freshen up your abode.

A rule of thumb is one gallon of paint will cover 400 square feet.

Once the surface is ready to paint, don’t paint. Apply a primer coat first, especially if you are changing your home’s color. Some paint suppliers are now offering a paint and primer combination under the guise that you won’t have to apply as many coats. But I would go old school and prime the house first.

Buy the highest quality paint possible. It will be worth it in the long run, as this painting project is designed to last for years. Consult your local paint or hardware store for their recommendation.

Combine cans of paint into a five-gallon drum. This will insure uniformity of color. It is called boxing the paint.

Don’t fight it. The pros do it and so should you.

Like power washing, paint the house from top to bottom. Drips happen, but you can cover any runs when finish- Stephan Sardone ing off the wall. If using a sprayer, pick a windless day and go back and forth overlapping paint by eight inches.

Be sure to properly seal paint cans after use. Use a rubber mallet to secure the top of the can. And if painting a porch or steps, you can add sand or grit to the wet paint to prevent slipping.

Paint the trim last, and use a paintbrush. Apply two coats.

There you have it. A new work of art created entirely by you. And hopefully, if you prepped properly, your fuchsia plant is not painted fuchsia.

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Travel

Brooklyn's Fort Greene worth visiting

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com Don’t think for a moment that Central Park in Manhattan or Prospect Park in Brooklyn are the only parks to see in New York City.

If you are a history buff, you won’t want to miss Fort Greene Park near downtown Brooklyn.

The park was the passion of Walt Whitman (you remember him from grade school) when he edited one of the many daily newspapers of Brooklyn. He wrote editorial after editorial to cajole and squeeze local politicians into creating the park.

He wrote about the “ample hills” of Brooklyn, which he envisioned as charming and worthy of a park.

Today, Fort Greene is his legacy to preserve the beauty of early, pastoral Brooklyn.

The history of the location of Fort Greene will astound you. Inside the small park headquarters old, historic maps help visitors visualize what Brooklyn was like when America was a baby. Brooklyn had an active seaport at Wallabout Bay into which many cargo ships

arrived. The port also served as a place for hulks – prison ships that were no longer seaworthy. It was here that the British imprisoned many rebellious citizens during the Revolutionary War. They weren’t entitled to be treated as “prisoners of war” because they were all British citizens … until America became an independent country.

Fort Greene memorializes 11,000 such prisoners who died on these ships. Some of their remains are buried beneath a huge obelisk at the center of the park. Appropriate plaques explain the significance of what happened on this hallowed ground. Although not well-remembered as a memorial site today, Fort Greene is equally important in the history of America as Pearl Harbor.

Fort Greene forms a 30-acre refuge from the hustle-bustle of Brooklyn. As you enter the park, the constant din of the noise of the city fades away, replaced by peace and quiet. The park sits on one of the “ample hills” of Brooklyn, giving you a unique view of Manhattan, including the Manhattan Bridge, Empire State Building and other landmark

buildings. During the summer, the park is lush with greenery, but all year long, there are runners, tennis players and dog walkers in abundant supply. Geologists will note that Fort Greene Park’s hills were formed by glaciers. Architects will love the design of the park, created by the same city planners who designed Central Park in Manhattan, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux.

There are fabulous Revolutionary War remnants scattered around the park, including original cannons used in the Revolutionary War. The park offers year-round free events, but nevertheless it is a hidden gem. Given that it is located in New York where most everything is crowded, the park events are not. The reason: It’s a relatively new place. Prior to revitalization in 1990, the park was in disrepair. Then a group of neighborhood gardeners coalesced to form a nonprofit to rehabilitate and support Fort Greene, which also receives some support from New York City Parks.

Before Whitman advocated

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The entrance to the Fort Greene Park. for a park here, it was the location of historic Fort Putnam, an important fortification in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. The fort was in disrepair, when, in anticipation of the War of 1812, it underwent its first restoration and was renamed for General Nathanael Greene. Olmsted and Vaux originally named the surrounding area “Washington Park,” but it was renamed Fort Greene Park when Brooklyn became part of New York City in 1897. The park did not receive its landmark designation until 1978. Even today, it hasn’t received the recognition it deserves.

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The park is bounded by Dekalb Avenue on the South. The nearest subway station is the Dekalb Station.

You can also reach the park by taking Fort Greene Place off the famous Brooklyn shopping street, Fulton Avenue, in downtown Brooklyn.

Good news: The park is one of the best free attractions in New York City! And kid friendly, too.

Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at www.UntraveledPlaces.com.

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11. Tolkien hero 16. Make — — buck 21. Ms. Zellweger

22. The March King 23. Pick up 24. Mr. Nader 25. Vinton or Vee 26. Be an omen of 27. Ms. Winfrey 28. Not deserved

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Dallas music has own beat

By Ryann Gordon

ryannbgordon@yahoo.com The culture of Dallas is among the most diverse in the nation. It’s aristocratic and accepting, traditional and rebellious, Southern, imported and homegrown, and it’s not talked about enough.

While the city we call home is renowned in size and history, our artistic contributions aren’t typically recognized for what they’re worth, especially in the category of music.

Despite the less-thancommon rise of mainstream Dallas musicians, there is a beat that carries across these streets that deserves to be unearthed. While the hip hop genre hasn’t found a claim to fame in our city like it has in Atlanta, Brooklyn and Los Angeles, it has made its name underground, where we all live. And it can’t be categorized as rap or hip hop solely.

It is, like our city itself, distinct, eccentric and in need of exposing.

I’m going to tell you a story of music about rap

music specifically, and it’s no novel. Dallas’ rap scene is unlike that of anywhere else in the nation. Now, let me tell you why, and who.

We’ll start with the younger gen, Pink Rosaay (and the white girls clock in).

Pink Rosaay is a 21-year-old from Stockton, Calif. but was raised in Frisco. The part that struck me the most about this artist was, first of all, that I actually tried Shazaming him when I first heard his music, second, that he was all-things-Dallas, in his music and personal representation. His goal is to make Dallas known. And make Dallas known he will. Check out his newest video on his Instagram @lilpinkrosaay and stay tuned for updates on his next tracks.

Drawing on the diversity of the genre, we’ll next go to $tkz, a 27-year-old rapper born in Connecticut and raised in Dallas. There’s no easy way to explain his style, because it’s constantly elevating.

“I always try to reinvent

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my style and level up,” said the artist. “My goals right now are to see how far I can push myself and grow in this music industry, and one day be an entity in this game.”

Find $tkz’s latest music video and single “Blue Faces” dropping at the end of this month on YouTube and follow him on Instagram at @ SmokeSTKZ. Next, I’d like to talk about a personal friend and inspiration to me, Ochichi.

Born in Migori, Kenya, he finished his high school diploma in Dallas and lives by the philosophy, “I am my brother’s keeper,” hoping to give back to Mother Africa and build schools in Kenya.

With a rap, hip-hop, urban contemporary, top 40/pop, reggae/island and African sound, it’s hard to place this artist in a category.

His style is as unique and interesting as his life; and on stage, he is a tiger. Owner of DeeNoteEntertainment, his work has created jobs for dancers, photographers, managers, sound engineers and others. In the midst of a border barricade, Ochichi’s life so far is a shining example of the

Your Stars this Week

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to require a great deal more teamwork than might have been anticipated by some. This is sure to prove a test of patience and fortitude, but it can also be the source of tremendous personal reward for those who rise to the occasion. Some may experience shock when it turns out that their efforts on a group project have not been in sync with the expectations of others in the group; this will result in some frustration that ultimately gives way to confidence. One’s know-how will win the day, in the case of anyone who is undaunted and eager to proceed.

The risk of missing something significant this week can be minimized by those who are able and willing to admit that they are not omniscient. All should watch out for chain reactions that can make the simple much more complicated, and the trivial much more important than anyone might anticipate.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) A “joke” that you don’t think is funny propels you through the rest of the week; your reaction is all the fuel you really need.

(April 5-April 19) – You’re being wildly misunderstood, perhaps.

Someone’s narrow view of what is possible may be standing in your way, but you must be willing to listen.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You may have to size people up

very quickly this week before putting your feelings into words.

Don’t be too casual about it; you have a deadline. (May 6-May 20) – You may not agree with someone’s assessment of your recent efforts, but your job this week will be to provide most of what has been requested.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) The difference between what is possible and what is appropriate is revealed to you this week.

You needn’t go back to square one. (June 7-June 20) – You may wonder why others aren’t eager for you to help this week — until you realize that what you have to offer is beyond some of your teammates’ understanding.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) It’s a good week to grant others a little more freedom, especially when it comes to something that you would usually take care of yourself. (July 8-July 22) – You will have little extra time to deliver the goods this week, so you must jump at any chance to get a little ahead of the game. You won’t get stuck!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) What you bring to the table is undervalued, certainly, but by the end of the week it will have far more support than you have had in the past. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Try to see things from another’s point of view, especially as you experiment together during the first few

days of the week. Later, you reach a compromise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You cannot let physical ills keep you from fulfilling your part of a promise this week. Going back on your word can prove genuinely dangerous. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – A congregation of like minds — including yours — can make a change this week that is felt by many for days to come. This is something that matters!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Your explanation of something unintentional isn’t likely to fly this week. You must be willing to tell the truth and face the music. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – How you react to a new development may perhaps shock others into action. Now is no time to sit still; you must be willing to air your objections!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) There are plenty of options available to you this week, despite the warnings from some that you have only one or two alternatives.

Explore! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You must resist the very real temptation to dig in your heels and say “no” to any options proposed by those lining up against you. You must listen to reason!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) If you speak too soon this week, you may betray your own ignorance of a very important issue.

Noon” 53. Top stories 57. Somewhat (2 wds.)

58. Small brown birds 59. Chalet feature 60. Unlikely to cheat 61. Business deg.

62. Louis XVI’s wife 63. Not busy 64. Golfer’s peg 65. Film 66. Guard 68. Actor — Montand 69. Finishes the laundry 71. Conducted 72. Wailed 73. Novelist — Auel 74. Wordplays 75. Deep fissure 77. Badges, for short 78. Drying oven 79. Whipped up 80. Mongkut portrayer 81. Dull 84. Capsule 85. Object to 86. Dunkable treats (var.)

89. “Exodus” character 90. Watch site 92. Piece of information 93. Diametrical opposition 95. Toothpaste types 97. Coast Guard off.

98. White-rinded cheese 99. Pawn takers 100. Opposite of cheer 101. Cat breed 103. Wheel and — 104. Tiger of the links

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105. Restaurant handout 106. Help out 107. Place 108. Zahn or Abdul 109. Gene Autry movie 110. Causes 112. Thin gold layer 113. Campus housing 115. Fish lander 118. Beep 119. Tennis need 121. Vises 125. Arranges differently 127. Billboard 128. Hayworth or Rudner 130. Dixie st.

131. Open-air lobbies 132. Rips 134. Minute amounts 136. Type of spray 138. Scoff at 139. “In” crowd 140. Radium discoverer 141. Likewise 142. Out of fashion 143. “It Ain’t Me Babe” writer 144. Pizzazz 145. Mork’s superior DOWN 1. Lattice 2. Rock shop curiosity 3. Not yet arisen (2 wds.)

4. Kan. neighbor 5. Natural wonders 6. Big — — elephant 7. Flu symptom 8. Pull

American dream of coming to a land where there are opportunities for those who are willing to work hard.

Follow him on Instagram @ ochichi_theartist.

Finally, we have Shaquan Bivens, hip hop artist born and raised in Dallas.

“The music I love to make most is the food for thought,” the artist told me, attempting to describe his style. “Late night driving ambient sound. Something you cut on after the club or on a late night drive when it’s just you and the freeway.”

Shaquan is working mostly toward getting his music featured in movies and on TV at the moment and plans to release a small EP the end of this month.

His latest single “Too Many Flights” is available anywhere music can be played and is based around the idea of letting go of grudges.

“There's so much to do and see in life, we don't want to fly with too much luggage,” he admitted.

Find all his music on his website shaquanbivensmusic.com and check him out on Instagram at @shaquanthe28th.

9. Coup leaders 10. Castle wall 11. Plops down 12. Tie fabrics 13. Thole filler 14. Window covering 15. In inventory (2 wds.)

16. Make — — for it 17. Super 18. Colonial suitor 19. Rebuff 20. The ones here 31. 401(k) cousin 33. In vogue 35. Formed thoughts 37. Part of LAPD 39. Goddess of peace 40. Expose or reveal 43. Did road work 45. Heat or tidal — 46. Extreme degree 47. Takes a powder 48. Monastery 49. Concert instrument 51. Bridal attire 52. Guys’ dates 54. Coldly 55. Beats with a stick 56. Toboggans 58. Tapers off 59. Blissful spot 60. Morays and congers 62. Cellar growth 63. John, in Siberia 64. Tint or shade 67. Tease 68. Loud cry 69. Elmer of cartoons 70. Spa amenities 73. Dump a lover 74. Wheeze 76. Make less distinct

78. Smooch 79. Cheese lovers 80. Whites’ opposites 81. Molten rock 82. Fields of study 83. Money drawers 84. Maine’s state tree 85. Knight’s armor 86. Whatchamacallit 87. Yak’s home 88. Cherry center 91. Say again 92. Herr’s wife 93. Lagoon 94. Not his 96. Uses a wok 98. Pollen distributors 99. Turnpike 102. Language suffix 103. Force 104. Quits (2 wds.)

105. Toddler’s cry 107. More or less 108. Outdoor meals 109. NBA’s Magic city 111. Categorized 112. One-liner 114. Fall mo.

115. Comprehend 116. Prudential competitor 117. Links warnings 119. Above the horizon 120. Shadow 122. Tall ship’s features 123. Wise Athenian 124. Drawing room 126. Be brave enough 127. Sp. miss 129. Aha! (2 wds.)

133. Catch cold 135. Take a crack at 137. Mammal’s requirement

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Take the time to do your homework first. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You can keep a serious situation from becoming a genuine emergency.

You’ll want to keep tabs on those close to you as this plays out and comes to an end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) Someone may be pushing you to the breaking point, but you discover a way out of this difficult situation and feel liberated by week’s end. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – Whether you win or lose this week, you’ll certainly walk away with a greater knowledge of yourself and what is really “right” for you at this time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) What you receive from others isn’t likely to be what you expect this week. Still, you should be able to turn it into something of value.

(Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You mustn’t stand in anyone’s way this week.

Do what you can to help others and lend encouragement. Before the week is over, that favor will be reciprocated.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You’re likely to learn a great deal this week that allows you to punch through an obstacle that has been a longtime concern.

(March 6-March 20) – You’ve been receiving a great deal of advice and counsel of late, but this week you’ll want to try to go it alone in order to gain confidence and self-sufficiency.

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But it created a lot of excitement.” In theory, the premise behind Poor David’s Pub was born.

Card eventually bought Bo’s Place.

Music was slowly becoming part of the bar. He started a small band competition with the winner crowned by a panel of judges. Card was forced to relocate when the owners sold the property. He relocated to a bar fancied by dart throwers on McKinney Avenue called the Eaton Run, and started to bring in music on weekends. When the bar license came up for renewal, he changed the name to Poor David’s Pub in 1977, and the rest has been Dallas music history.

Local favorites Steven Fromholz, Robert Earl Keen and Brave Combo preformed at Poor David’s Pub. So did Grammy Award winner Maren Morris.

So did Delbert McClinton, Lyle Lovett, Jerry Jeff Walker, The Dixie Chicks, Arlo Guthrie, Leon Redbone and John Lee Hooker. Both Miranda Lambert and Sara Hickman made their Dallas debuts on stage at Poor David’s.

Card still handles all of the talent booking. “You can’t really delegate that unless you get very corporate about it,” Card said. “Give them a budget and say ‘You need to make 60 percent …’” But he learned that the more you pay for quality music, the more you can charge and the better the crowd will be.

After being on Lower Greenville for 21 years, another expired lease prompted another move. “I had been shopping for some place to buy. I wasn’t going to lease again. So the building I am in is a condominium regime. So I bought condo one.”

He still faces challenges. Oak Cliff went wet, which added new competition.

In August, he will mark 15 years in the Cedars location. He fears, at 79 but in excellent shape, he may not be around to see the expected growth in the area.

“I stay active. I rode my bike around White Rock Lake yesterday. And I am in a business that I enjoy,” Card said. While exercising, one can imagine that Card was exercising his booking expertise at Poor David’s Pub to keep the spirit of the Dallas music scene rich.

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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

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

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

Breakfast and/or Lunch Bailey’s Cafe

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 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

This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants.

See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.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

214-522-3500 214-730-0596 214-871-2346 469-917-7140

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.

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Biopic ‘The Dirt’ makes you ‘Squirm, Squirm, Squirm’

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood There were several film critics that thought that “Bohemian Rhapsody” was not an Academy Award worthy movie, much less a remotely good one. They called it a standard, paint-by-numbers biopic about a rock band. They said it was bland and too tame.

It would be interesting to compare and contrast what those critics said about “The Dirt,” Netflix’s insanely over-the-top, yet tedious Motley Crue biopic.

For every tame, family friendly moment of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” there are approximately a dozen insane ones in “The Dirt.” Sadly, it doesn’t make it any more intriguing or worthwhile and you’re better off spending 15 minutes on the band’s Wikipedia page than two hours spent on this movie.

It’s fitting that director Jeff Tremaine’s only prior experience is with the “Jackass” TV show and movies.

Tremaine should be used to dealing with lunatics, which is exactly what he has in “The Dirt.” Unfortunately, he is ill-equipped to create a motion picture that looks like nothing more

than a poorly shot VH1 “Behind The Music” episode.

The script is based on the book written by Motley Crue and the one clever aspect of it is that it allows for each band member to narrate portions of the story.

At times, the characters look at the camera, breaking the fourth wall, and talk directly to the viewer. It does give the movie a more personal touch when you consider the heinous acts that these based-on-real-life characters are doing.

All of the infamous touchstones in the band's life cycle are present. The Vince Neil (Daniel Webber) drunken car crash that killed a close friend feels particularly glossed over, while Nikki Sixx's (Douglas Booth) backfrom-the-dead-overdose is a pivotal turning point in the lives of all involved. Nick Mars (Iwan Rheon) deals with ankylosing spondylitis via vodka self medication and harsh barbs tossed at his bandmates, while Tommy Lee (Colson Baker), well...he's Tommy Lee, which is to say he's loud and an annoying, naive motormouth.

There are several cringe-worthy moments that don't involve needles dangling from

AUTO cont'd from page 3

thinking a body-on-frame and deer-on-the-hood Blazer, know that this unibody four-door is more about your ‘dears’ in the backseat. Slotted between the smaller Equinox and larger Traverse, some may call this splitting hairs, while Chevy execs call it making more money.

For the three of you that might care, Fiat has freshened the 500X with a new drivetrain and amenities. We continue to like the crossover’s footprint, while wishing the dealer network had more of a footprint. Bigger news, both figuratively and literally, is Ford’s all-new Explorer. The Explorer did as much as any single franchise to popularize the SUV, and with this redesign Ford has reaffirmed its commitment to that franchise. If in the market for a third row in back and EcoBoost up front, check it out.

Honda’s not holding a press conference, but its new Passport — announced at last fall’s Los Angeles Auto Show and now in showrooms — deserves a press conference. Slightly shorter than Honda’s three-row Pilot, and with the pretense of off-road capability, the Passport is a well-executed take on the midsize crossover. But given its girth, if you’re truly thinking off-road get yourself a Wrangler.

While awaiting the Genesis take on the SUV or crossover, know that Hyundai will be showing a new, large Palisade, while its corporate cousin Kia is showing its three-row Telluride. But if all of that seems entirely too ‘common,’ Maserati is showing several derivatives of the Levante if, of course, those specific units aren’t sold before the show.

Mercedes-Benz isn’t an official, factory-backed

NETFLIX

Motley Crue is featured in a new documentary.

Nikki's arm. The first one happens about three minutes into the movie and confirms the need for parental controls on your Netflix account. The legendary gross-out competition between Nikki and Ozzy Osbourne is also featured in such a grotesque way that it could sicken Tremaine's “Jackass” buddies.

The one aspect of “Bohemian Rhapsody” that is inarguably spectacular is the musical performances. Those actors moved and looked like the band. Here, it's like watching your pals play Rock Band in the living room. Sure, they mimic their real-life counterparts, but at no point does it look like they are actually playing music. The “live” performances are lit and staged so poorly that early music videos seem to have more production value.

What “The Dirt” does is beg the question:

Did the world need a Motley Crue biopic? For superfans, sure. There is no doubt they will eat this up with a spoon.

For casual viewers, it's an exploitative look at unashamed debauchery.

There's a brief mention of regret over their past actions, but the movie portrays them in such a glorified way that once the band sobers up, they seems like boring hacks that can't put together a new record. Instead of a cautionary tale, it's an infomercial on how copious amounts of cocaine, booze and irresponsible sex will fuel your creative juices.

If anything, “The Dirt” is one huge bragging montage about how these four guys got away with treating most of the people they encountered like absolute garbage.

The last thirty minutes tries to tug at your heart, but by that point, it's impossible to think they deserve any of your sympathy.

participant at the auto show, but its Lemmon Avenue dealer, Park Place, is bringing it anyway. Among a growing lineup of crossovers is the 2020 GLE350.

With a planted proportion, available third row and a wider menu of powertrains, it’s everything the newly affluent (or older money) could ask for.

As one of those early adaptors of the SUV and crossover genre (before the RAV4 Toyota had the Land Cruiser and, later, its 4Runner), the Toyota lineup continues to grow, both upward and outbound. Dallas will provide the venue for a number of regional introductions, including a TRD Pro version of its three-row Sequoia and a TRD Off-Road variant of the volume-oriented RAV4. While satisfying wildly varying needs, both will supply you with 200,000 miles of worry-free motoring, even in environments where you should — rightfully — be worried.

Finally, there’s the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the $400,000 answer to a question only Rolls-Royce would ask. As Rolls-Royce’s own press brief puts it, the all-new Cullinan was “the most eagerly anticipated motor car of 2018. The Cullinan intends to prove itself Effortless, Everywhere by making luxury off-road travel a reality for the first time. The world’s first super-luxury SUV, Cullinan is also the first three-box SUV in the world whose contemporary and functional design will ensure its iconic status in the face of increasingly bland SUV designs.”

I, of course, couldn’t have put it better.

David Boldt brings years of experience in automotive retail sales and public relations to his automotive reporting. More can be found at txGarage. com.

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