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Lots of off the field action planned By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com Activities abound as tens of thousands invade DFW for the first College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, Jan. 12 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington when the Oregon Ducks face the Ohio State Buckeyes. Not going to the game? There is still plenty to do around town.
Photo courtesy of Jim Henson Company
Music Hall at Fair Park is the next stop for "Dinosaur Train." The popular Emmy® Award nominated PBS KIDS series “Dinosaur Train” will come to life on a Dallas stage in a big way with “Dinosaur Train - Live! Buddy’s Big Adventure” at Music Hall at Fair Park on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 - $50. Purchase online at LiveAtTheMusicHall.com or by phone at 214-691-7200. The dinosaur’s world is created as only the Jim Henson Company can. See more details at DinosaurTrainLive. com. — Melissa Kucirek
Take a walk in the garden To kick off 2015 and encourage people to enjoy the gardens, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is offering $5 admission now through Jan. 31 for those not yet members. This offer is only available when purchasing tickets at the gate. Members rePhoto courtesy of the Dallas ceive free admission all year. The Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake at 8525 Garland Road. — Juliette Coulter
Better hurry, former Turtles
Photo courtesy of Turtle Creek Chorale
Turtle Creek Chorale in their 1980 debut. Turtle Creek Chorale celebrates its 35th anniversary of entertaining Dallas in 2015 and will mark the occasion with a concert on Feb. 7 at Dallas City Performance Hall. Alumni Turtles are invited to sing with the Chorale, which will be directed by conductor emeritus, Dr. Timothy Seelig. Interested alumni are encouraged to share the risers! Get additional information at turtlecreekchorale.com/35th-anniversary-celebration/. — Shari Goldstein Stern
In This Issue
Ackels' Angle............................................................. 3 Along the Green Trail .............................................. 6 Charity Spotlight....................................................... 4 Classifieds.................................................................. 7 Community Calendar .............................................. 4 Dotty Griffith............................................................ 7 Fitness on the Trail ................................................... 3 Hip to be Square ....................................................... 2 House Call ................................................................ 2 Notes from the Editor............................................... 2 Restaurant Directory ............................................... 9 Scene Around Town.................................................10 Shop the Trail ..........................................................10 Wagging the Trail ..................................................... 5 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly
Playoff Fan Central/Kickoff Party Live. Friday-Sunday, Jan. 9-11. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will be filled with interactive games, sports personalities and exhibits. On Saturday, Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum and Big & Rich perform. Times vary. Go to collegefootballplayoff.com/events for tickets and more information. Photo courtesy of millionairesconcierge.com
Extra Yard 5K. Saturday, Jan. 10. Run over to Fair Park for the 5K benefiting the Extra Yard for Teachers. $45 registration on race day also gets you a ticket to Playoff Fan Central. Race begins at 8:30 a.m.
Sting will set fans free (that have a paid admission) Sunday at American Airlines Center as part of the College Football Playoff National Championship festivities.
AT&T Playoff Playlist Live. Satuday-Sunday, Jan 10-11. Lenny Kravitz on Saturday and Sting on Sunday will light up the American Airlines Center. Both shows begin at 7 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com.
Taste of the Championship. Sunday, Jan. 11. Top chefs prepare foods at the Irving Convention Center from 6-9:00 p.m. $300. Proceeds benefit Extra Yard for Teachers and local food banks.
KNOX STREET
Soda Fountain bubbles over with history By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
It was the year the Titanic sank, 1912, but Dallas was growing full steam ahead. On a dirt roadway called Knox Street in what was known as “North Dallas,” H.S. Forman opened the doors of Highland Park Pharmacy, from which a trolley car named “Dinkie” covered routes to SMU. In 1917 Dallas Love Field opened, and R. E. (Phil) Wheelis went to work at the pharmacy. Forman’s niece, Lillie Mae Maple began in 1919. Tom “Shorty” Wheelis joined his brother, Phil in 1923; the same year Charlie Day became soda jerk. Cuney W. Hayes began deliveries in 1931. The city had its first drive-in restaurant in the early 1920s — Highland Park Pharmacy — and it was cited in a newspaper article about the phenomenon of car hops. The drive-in craze took off after WWII. By 1932, Bonnie and
Photo by Can Turkyilmaz/Turk Studio
After spending a career with Minyard Food Stores, Sonny Williams retired as president and COO when the company sold in 2004. Today he’s having fun as a soda jerk! Clyde had begun their crime spree in West Dallas, which ended three states later, in 1934. Meanwhile, Highland Park Pharmacy celebrated 30 years in business. Major magazines on the racks were 10 cents, and a chicken salad sandwich and a Coca Cola was 25 cents. In 1952, when
the shop was in business 40 years, a grilled cheese with a pile of pickles on the side was 30 cents. An often used phrase in the neighborhood was, “Meet me at the drug store.” Neighbors were proud of their small town in a big city, and Highland Park Pharmacy was a significant
part of that. Highland Park Pharmacy had its 50th anniversary in 1962. On Jan. 1, 1963 its founder, H.S. Forman passed away. Diane Wisdom was the daughter of the Pharmacy’s
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ARTS DISTRICT
Dallas Institute to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Juliette Coulter To mark the 10th anniversary of the MLK Symposium, the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture has commissioned the creation of an original stage play based on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s influential “Letter from Birmingham Jail” entitled “The 67th Book of the Bible.” The world premiere will debut on Monday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., at the Dallas City
Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District, 2520 Flora St. Booker T. Washington and SMU alumnus Jonathan Norton wrote this historic play, and award-winning playwright Will Power serves as the producer with Chicago’s acclaimed Derrick Sanders as the director. Following the play, there will be a panel discussion featuring Willie Pearl Mackey King, who transcribed King’s letter in 1963, and Professor Jonathan Rieder of Barnard
College, author and expert on MLK and the “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” Dr. Larry Allums, executive director of the Dallas Institute, said: “The Symposium brings to Dallas the best authorities on Dr. King’s achievement and legacy, and we are in for a powerful evening of perforPhoto courtesy of MLK Symposium mance. Combine Jonathan’s exceptional talent with Will Will Power, Booker T. Washington and SMU alum, see MLK on page 11 produces the original play.
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HOUSE CALL
NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Low fiber diets lead to backups By Dr. Kimberly Washington
option for treatment. The third complication of diverticular disease is perforation. This is the more serious outcome of infection and The colon, or large intestine, plays inflammation of individual diverticuli, an important role in the absorption of water from the foods we eat. The contents or diverticulitis mentioned above. This is a surgical emergency. At the time of of the small intestine is completely liquid surgery, the portion that is and as this liquid transits perforated (or has a hole in through the colon, water is it) is removed and someabsorbed which results in times a temporary colostosolid stool. Due to the diet in my is necessary to prevent the western world, there is further complications. This very little fiber in the highshould not be taken lightly fat, preservative-laden foods and in the elderly populawe eat and this can lead to tion, this can be fatal. constipation. The forth complication Once constipated, there Dr. Kim Washington is fistula formation. These is a significant amount of are less common and can pressure which must be occur with repeated bouts of diverticuapplied by colonic movement to propel litis where the inflamed portion of colon stool forward and ultimately for it to be adheres to a nearby organ and a tract expelled. This high pressure environforms to connect the two. Common ment can lead to out-pouchings of the organs include the bladder and the vacolon, most commonly occurring in the gina (in women who have had a hystersigmoid colon. The sigmoid colon is the ectomy). This requires surgical manageportion found just before the rectum and is usually redundant making it have ment, not just because of fistula itself, but because colon cancers can also act in somewhat of an “S” shape, a Greek desimilar manner and resection allows for rived name from the word sigma. These diagnosis of cancer as well. out-pouchings are called diverticuli. Complications of diverticular disThere are four general concerns for ease is a major contributor to the rising those who have colonic diverticuli. The healthcare costs in this country today. most benign complication of diverticular It is almost entirely caused by our diet disease is infection. The out-pouchings in America and the best fix is to incan become inflamed and cause localized crease the amount of fiber in your diet abdominal pain, most commonly ocand avoid constipation. Diverticular curring in the lower abdomen on the left disease does not predispose to cancer, side. Typically people will present to their however, after a bout of diverticulitis, primary care physician with complaints it is recommended for you to undergo of several days of pain but no other obvia full colonoscopy in order to ensure ous symptoms. Diverticulitis is treated there is no underlying cancer in the with antibiotics for up to fourteen days. colon that caused those symptoms. The second complication of diverIt has been reported that women need ticular disease is bleeding. The location 25 grams of fiber per day and men need 38 of these out-pouchings on the wall of grams of fiber per day to maintain good the colon make them prone to bleed. colon health. Take the Fiber One commerThese bleeds can be massive and recials seriously — increase your fiber intake quire blood transfusions. Fortunately, to maintain a healthy colon. they typically stop and do not require Dr. Kimberly Washington, a genfurther surgical management, however eral surgeon at Highlander Surgical on occasion they can be so massive and Associates in Arlington, maintains an inlife threatening that removal of a porterest in health education and advocacy. tion or the entire colon may be the only
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Exercise and arthritis do not always equate
Current international guidelines recommend therapeutic Although physical exercise (land or water activity can potentially based) is a central part of reduce the symptoms an effective management of arthristrategy of tis, research osteoarthrisuggests that tis. Research more than from studyhalf of the ing patients people with attempting arthritis of to manage the hip and their hip knee are not and knee participating Dr. Don Hohman osteoarthriin adequate tis has demphysical aconstrated tivity. If that is the case, that exercise interventhen one may ask which tions that are able to types of exercise intercombine strengthening vention are the most exercises with flexibility, effective in relieving pain and aerobic exercise are and improving function most likely to improve in people with hip and outcomes of pain and knee osteoarthritis? In function. addition to the specific We must also contypes of activities, sevsider that positive physieral other factors need cal activity experiences to be considered as well. are recognized predicFor example, individual tors of increased physical experiences and attitudes activity among people toward exercise must be with arthritis. It is imaccounted for. Everyone portant that whichever has a different level of activity is chosen, this social support and has activity needs to be the likely received some sort most likely to result of advice from a health in an overall positive care professional. experience. Improved
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BREVITY
Dessert with that dissent?
By David Mullen
in the penny stock market! … I watched the wonderful Kennedy Center Honors show televised last Happy New Year. I must week on CBS. Here was my high say, 2015 is off to a rocky start. school classmate Tom Hanks, and I watched every “Rocky” movie favorites of my youth Al Green, to get inspired. It hasn’t worked. Lily Tomlin and Sting being honI have yet to run ored. Pass the Geritol. or “punch” meat I’m feeling old … Why this year … From are there always cop the “just when you cars parked out in front thought you have of Chips Hamburgers? heard everything” Is it a tribute to the department, civil old ’70s show CHiPs rights activists enabout the California tered several restauHighway Patrol starrants in New York David Mullen ring Erik Estrada and City and Oakland on Larry Wilcox? Come Sunday in what orgato think of it, they nizers billed as “Black Brunch.” The always rode motorcycles, so never demonstrators interrupted diners – mind … Goodyear sponsored the protesting the death of blacks asCotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in sociated with white police officers Arlington this year. Why would – at upscale restaurants identified the tire manufacturer – famous as “white spaces.” Nothing goes for their iconic blimp – sponsor better with a protest than a mian event in a domed stadium? … mosa. I hope that these outbursts Change is inevitable: After more have a big bagel of a chance of than two decades owning one working … Whatever happened to of my favorite hangouts - Time spotlights that used to scan the sky Out Tavern on West Lovers Lane for big events or grand openings? - Kevin McCormack has sold to I miss them … Went to a popular former bartender Aaron Saginaw, pub recently and had a drink that who returns after building up a came to $5.95. I put down a $20. resume in bar management and The bartender came back with $14. cocktail creation. But don’t expect Why the assumption that he could major changes. “The heart of the keep the nickel? Knowing that I bar won’t change,” Saginaw told me would need that nickel at some... Louise Owens is going it alone time, probably when it came to my at the popular Windmill Lounge next visit to 7-Eleven, I was upset on Maple Avenue after the deparbut not enough to say anything. ture of former husband/partner Sure enough, on my next visit to Charlie Papaceno, who is pursuthe convenience store my bill came ing another bar. Stay tuned ... Katy to $4.44. I was short on change so Trail Weekly Society Editor Sally I gave the cashier a $10 bill. She Blanton was totally surprised to be gave me back $5.55. Damn you! picked out of the audience at the Stop stealing my change! That was Winspear Opera House to go on six cents that I could have parlayed stage opening night with the Blue david@katytrailweekly.com
Man Group and participate in a funny skit about eating Twinkies. “Afterwards,” Blanton said, “everyone was telling me I did a great job, when I really was just going along with their antics. So much fun!” I would have been blue in the face … I suppose that I can be categorized as part of the ESPN generation. There is no television network that I have watched more or has had more influence in my life. I would like to say PBS, but that would not be telling the truth. I have been obsessed since it was launched in 1979. I have been to Bristol, Conn. I have met Chris Berman, John Saunders, Rich Eisen, Steve Levy, Craig Kilborn, Suzy Kolber, Jeremy Schaap and others who have been behind the prestigious anchor desk. I know countless folks like Rod Gilmore and Keyshawn Johnson that have played other roles at the network, all that have been a part of building the “Worldwide Leader in Sports.” But I can’t think of anyone who had a more jarring introduction on ESPN and later had more influence than anchorman/ interviewer Stuart Scott. Since Disney has taken over, ESPN has become homogenized and cookiecutter. But Scott remained a nonconformist. His catch phrases like “just call him butter because he’s on a roll” or “he’s cool as the other side of the pillow” were unlike anything we had ever heard. He brought a bit of the hip-hop culture to ESPN’s sports anchor desk in 1993, which allowed for more relevance to athletes and expanded the network’s audience base. “Booyah!” to you, Stuart Scott, who died Sunday of cancer at 49. You were as cool as the other side of the pillow.
IN MEMORIAM
Roberto Gonzalez 1924 - 2014
HIP TO BE SQUARE
By Dr. Don Hohman
JANUARY 9 - 15, 2015
physical activity confidence and social support are also associated with increased physical activity. Participating in these activities with someone who has a similar motivation will help to keep you involved and interested. It is important to consider these contributing factors when planning physical activity strategies for people with arthritis. Increasing your activity will not only help your pain from arthritis, but if you have diabetes, improving your blood sugar control can help your joints, as well as, the rest of your health. Osteoarthritis and type 2 diabetes mellitus often coexist in older adults. Those with diabetes are more susceptible to developing arthritis, which has been traditionally attributed to common risk factors, namely, age and obesity. Alterations in lipid metabolism and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) might directly impact the health of the
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Roberto Gonzalez, age 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 31, 2014. The oldest of his six siblings, Roberto was born in Mercedes, Texas, on April 13, 1924, to Genoveva HerreraGonzalez and Catarino Gonzalez. From an early age, Roberto demonstrated his dedication to his family and strong work ethic, helping his father run the successful family grocery store in Harlingen, Texas. Upon his graduation from high school, Roberto served in the Air Force during World War II. His example and commitment to his country compelled his four younger brothers to later follow in his footsteps. During his years of service, Roberto was stationed in Guam, and after three years, he completed his service as a staff sergeant and Morse code radio operator. Returning to Texas, Roberto attended the University of Texas in 1946 to pursue a BBA (class of 1952) in accounting; he went on to complete a master’s in public accounting at the University of North Texas in 1974. In 1949, Roberto married Eloisa Mojica, whom he met at their Presbyterian church in Kerrville, Texas. While the couple initially settled in Austin and Roberto served for 12 years as a federal auditor for the U.S. Department of Health Education and Welfare, the couple and their five children eventually moved to Richardson, where Roberto worked for 21 years as deputy director for the Office of Civil Rights in the Department of Education. From his years in Harlingen with his parents and siblings, to his years in retirement, Roberto’s life was marked by his commitment to lifelong learning. Whether it was rising to the top of his class in his military training or acquiring a fourth language at the age of 75, Mr. Gonzalez loved learning
and education and encouraged his children and grandchildren in their own pursuits of knowledge. He continued to further his education after his retirement from public service in 1986; he kept his mind sharp through completing the daily paper’s crossword puzzles, reading and teaching himself about technology. In addition to his love of learning, Roberto was fiercely committed to his alma mater, the University of Texas. An avid Longhorn fan, he enjoyed attending UT’s football, basketball and baseball games, and prided himself on following the Longhorn’s seasons each year. Finally, Mr. Gonzalez was a man deeply committed to his family. From supporting his children and grandchildren, to
Roberto Gonzalez. lending a hand to a neighbor in need, his generosity, giving spirit, and tireless devotion to serving others was evident to those who knew him. He was preceded by his mother, Genoveva Herrera-Gonzalez; his father, Catarino Gonzalez; three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eloisa; his five children: Norma, Cathy, Ruth, Lisa and Chris; five grandchildren; one great-grandson and his brother, Raul Gonzalez.
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MULL IT OVER
Cowboys magic continues
By David Mullen
end Marcus Lawrence causing more irony. Lawrence recovIn what began as ered a fumble with a lita clash of good vertle more than two minsus evil — and I don’t utes left to play which mean Highland Park’s could have sealed the Matthew Stafford versus victory. He tried to run (now) Highland Park’s and fumbled the ball Jerry Jones — the Dallas back to the Lions. FOX Cowboys beat the Detroit – probably unfairly – Lions 24-20 on Sunday immediately cut to the in a scintillating playoff sidelines to show defengame full of twists, turns sive assistant/defensive and controversy. It was line coach Leon Lett, as if the Cowboys were remembered for two destined to win their famous fumbles in his first playoff game in five Dallas career. A minute years, overcoming a home later, Lawrence sacked Photo courtesy of zimbio.com Stafford, recovered the field disadvantage (4-4 at home) to beat a ferocious fumble he caused, lied Marcus Lawrence. defense building a reputadown on the ball, and tion of stopping the run the Cowboys improband stomping on opponents after the play is over. able victory was complete. The Cowboys had two days to think that The Cowboys are undefeated on the road the Lions would play without All-Pro Lions this season. They complained about home defensive end and ankle-stomper Ndamukong games — such as the game against the Houston Suh, who was first suspended for the game only Texans — when the opposing crowd seemed to be reinstated by the NFL. Despite two quarlouder than Cowboys fans. They lost three in a terback sacks, the Cowboys forced Suh into row during the regular season yet were able to a 90-second postgame sob-fest when he told secure first place in the division in the secondreporters, “I’m sorry. I’m speechless.” to-the-last game of the regular season and now There is something special about this have won five in a row. Cowboys team. How else can one explain a team I firmly believe that the roll will continue in that comes out of the locker room looking so flat Green Bay when the Cowboys face the Packers that they were dominated and down 14-0 after on Sunday in Lambeau Field. The Cowboys the first quarter. Unknown Dekoda Watson ran match up better against Packers than they did into Lions punter Sam Martin for a penalty at against the Lions. The Cowboys (8.3) and Packers the goal line allowing the Lions offense to pro(8.4) average virtually the same yards per pass ceed to finish off a 14-play, 99-yard touchdown completion. Detroit was first in the NFL in rushdrive. Even Cowboys marksman Dan Bailey ing defense. Green Bay is 22. The Cowboys have missed a field goal. He never misses a field goal. the NFL’s leading rusher in DeMarco Murray and Dallas was outplayed for the first three quarters know that they must run to be successful. The and statistically beat overall for the game. potential inclement weather in Green Bay will But then the magic began. How else can make it conducive to the run. one explain Martin’s 10-yard shank of a fourth The Packers are undefeated at home this down punt with 8:25 left in the game? What year. But during the regular season, the Packers about a phantom penalty flag picked up by the division competition was not as fierce as the referee to overrule apparent pass interference? Cowboys, which I believe goes a long way to Dez Bryant kept his pants up but couldn’t keep building the toughness needed to advance his helmet on when he rushed the field to com- in the playoffs. I think the Cowboys will win plain about the referee’s initial call. That is a 31-24 on Sunday and advance to the NFC clear violation by any standard of NFL rules. championship game. Millions saw it happen on television; seven This prediction is coming from someone men in stripes missed it on the field. who picked the Cowboys to go 4-12 this seaTerrance Williams’ second touchdown, a son. The specialness of this Dallas Cowboys six-yarder with 2:42 left, gave the Cowboys their team has caused me to admit “I’m sorry. I’m first lead. Then there was Cowboys defensive speechless.” david@katytrailweekly.com
FITNESS ON THE TRAIL
Six keys to transforming your body By Rob Lord By the time it starts to warm up around Dallas, you could be itching to show off your new physique at the pool. I own a personal training studio that specializes in helping normal people transform into high performance athletes. I regularly have clients lose 25-30 lbs. of fat in three months. They also get stronger while losing the fat, so they end up lookRob Lord ing athletic and lean and not just skinny and frail. You can do it too, but you have to decide that it’s important to you. Follow these six key elements to transformation in this article and make it happen!
half pound of muscle per week. It is very hard to do both at the same time. With this in mind, make your best guess of how many weeks it will take to achieve your goals. 3. Create a workout plan Your workout plan needs to be simple, measurable and give you ample time for recovery. Whatever you goals are, you need to be getting better in the gym or on the track at each workout. More is not necessarily better. I’ve helped many ex-college football players prepare to play professionally. They are always shocked by two things: first, how little time they spend working out since they only train three days per week. Secondly, they are shocked at how much stronger and faster they get when compared to training at their college. Just remember that workouts need to be short, intense, and involve you constantly breaking personal records.
1. You must have a vision If you don’t know where you are going, you won’t know how to get there. If your goal is aesthetic, find a picture of someone who has a physique that you want. This person represents your goal. If your goals are related to performance, write down specific numbers you want to achieve (things like bench press, running times, etc.). Now, take an honest assessment of yourself and how far you are away from looking or performing like your ideal. 2. Create a timeline Photos courtesy of AlphaProject.org A good rule of thumb is you can lose two pounds of fat per week and gain about a
4. Create a meal plan This is the most overlooked part of the process. People love following workout plans but seldom put as much time or energy into meal planning. My best transformational clients plan their meals in advance like it’s a science. Shocking transformation doesn’t happen by accident. They also don’t happen just from training. Anyone that tells you otherwise is either ignorant or lying in order to sell you something. You must first find out exactly how much protein, carbs and fat you need to eat per day and then write a custom meal plan accordingly. 5. The fear factor There is a subtle difference in attitude among my most successful clients.
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ACKELS' ANGLE
The college playoffs are finally here
By Chris Ackels
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planned. It was, quite simply, a well-executed game plan. Oregon is undoubtedly the favorite, and Vegas’ initial 7.5 point line seems appropriate. Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota captains an offense that puts up scary numbers, primarily because of their scary pace-
If this year’s College Football Playoff (CFP) has taught us anything, it’s this: it took way too long to get here. While the powersthat-be will flaunt the success of the new system, the rest of us are left wondering what took so long. But no matter; we are in the era of college football playoffs now, and what a first year it has been. The University of Oregon took it to Florida State to earn a spot in the title game, then Ohio State outlasted Alabama in a classic to join them. The Ducks and the Buckeyes face off at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Monday with a chance to become the first team to take home the new College Photo courtesy of walterfootball.com Football National Marcus Mariota. Championship trophy. There is sentiment of-play. Mariota has thrown among many football fans 40 touchdowns in 14 games — and many who watched this season, and has a 68.6 the New Year’s Day semifipercent completion rate even nals — that the title game will be a blowout. Las Vegas with more than 400 passing attempts. books have Oregon listed The key to Oregon’s game as favorite by more than a is their no-huddle, fast-paced touchdown, and a few local offense. In a given game, nay-sayers even continue to they hope to run a dozen or question the Buckeyes’ right so more plays than their opto even be in the top four. ponent, naturally leading to But don’t jump to conmore scoring. It’s a west coast clusions and don’t count out scheme that has worked like the Buckeyes. Remember a charm, particularly against Ohio State was a nine point non-west coast opponents underdog to Alabama, the who would rather slow the SEC powerhouse and the game down. Ohio State hasn’t number one ranked team seen anything like this in the in the nation who many Big Ten, and their ability to thought would cruise to adjust defensively will likely the title game. Ohio State’s determine if they can stay in win over the Crimson Tide was no fluke either — it was the ballgame. But there are holes in meticulous, intentional and
this Oregon team. In regular season games against ranked opponents, they gave up an average of 31.2 points per game. By contrast, in those same types of games, Ohio St. gave up an average of 20. And don’t for a moment think that the Ohio State offense isn’t as strong as Pac 12 offenses. Barring their one fluke loss to Virginia Tech, the Buckeyes never scored less than 30 points in any contest. The question mark for Ohio State coming into the semifinal game was at quarterback. Cardale Jones, the third string QB making just the second start of his career, couldn’t possibly lead his team in their biggest game of the year, could he? Jones responded with an impressive 18-for35 and 243 yard night, never making the big play, but just as importantly, never becoming the goat. The Buckeyes leaned on Ezekiel Elliott, who rushed for a Sugar Bowl record 230 yards and logged two TDs. And Ohio State’s biggest weapon doesn’t even wear pads and a helmet. Head coach Urban Meyer has taken a program from probation to National Championship Game quicker than anyone thought he could. Watching the Alabama game, it became clear that this was a coaching win. Meyer had the perfect game plan to tear down the Crimson Tide, and his players executed it flawlessly. I’ve been called crazy before, and I’ll be called crazy again. You likely won’t find many columnists picking the underdog in Monday night’s title game, but I’ll be one of them. Ackles’ prediction: Ohio State 38 — Oregon 35 Mullen’s prediction: Oregon 52 — Ohio State 21
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Jan. 13
2943 SMU Blvd. Dallas, 75205 214-346-1650
George W. Bush Presidential Center – See the exhibit “All Creatures Great and Small: Christmas at the White House 2002” before it leaves the center. Highlights will include replicas of First Family pets that were displayed throughout the White House, and the first edition of Barney Cam, a much loved tradition through all of the President and Mrs. Bush’s time in Washington, D.C. $16. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jan. 14
3707 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, 75219 214-521-5197
Oak Lawn UMC Community Outreach Center – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson sponsors a forum on the Affordable Care Act from 10-11:30 a.m. She will hold another session at Cedar Valley College in Lancaster at 6:30 p.m. FREE!
Jan. 16
1925 Elm St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3687
Majestic Theatre – Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is continuing its tradition of extolling the work and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the 23rd Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. This year, students will deliver original three to five minute speeches answering the question, "If Dr. King were to win the Nobel Peace Prize today, what would he say in his acceptance speech?" 11 a.m. FREE!
Jan. 17
1909 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, 75201 214-742-3242
Dallas Center for Architecture – Come to our exhibit “Building Toys and Toy Buildings: Architecture Through A Child’s Eyes.” The exhibition includes a variety of vintage and modern toys, including unusual examples like the Eames House of Cards, AstroBrite and Girder and Panel Sets. Visitors will have the chance to design and build their own structure with blocks, TinkerToys and LEGOs in our “Construction Zone.” FREE!
Jan. 31
1717 N. Harwood St. Dallas, 75201 214-520-2219
Dallas Museum of Art – Fine Arts Chamber Players invites you to a Bancroft Family Concert. French music for strings and piano complements the exhibit “Bouquets: French Still-Life Painting from Chardin to Matisse,” a collection of 68 floral paintings from artists in France surrounding the 19th century. Held in Horchow Auditorium. 3 p.m. FREE! Fri 1/9
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Carrie C. Catt, b. 1859 George Balanchine, b. 1904 Joan Baez, b. 1941 Crystal Gayle, b. 1951 Dave Matthews, b. 1967 1951 – UN headquarters opened in New York City.
Sat 1/10
Willie McCovey, b. 1938 Rod Stewart, b. 1945 Donald Fagen, b. 1948 George Foreman, b. 1949 David Mullen, b. 1959 1901 – Oil discovered at Spindletop near Beaumont, TX.
Sun 1/11
Jim Hightower, b. 1943 Naomi Judd, b. 1946 Robert Earl Keen, b. 1956 Mary J. Blige, b. 1971 Amanda Peet, b. 1972 1902 – “Popular Mechanics” 1st published.
Mon 1/12
Ray Price, b. 1926 Drew Pearson, b. 1951 Kirstie Alley, b. 1951 Jeff Bezos, b. 1964 Melanie Chisholm, b. 1975 1773 – 1st U.S. pubic museum: in Charleston, SC.
Tue 1/13
Gwen Verdon, b. 1926 Julia LouisDreyfus, b. 1961 Trace Adkins, b. 1962 Penelope Ann Miller, b. 1964 Orlando Bloom, b. 1971 1888 – National Geographic Society founded in Washington, DC.
Wed 1/14
Albert Schweitzer, b. 1875 Andy Rooney, b. 1919 Faye Dunaway, b. 1941 Emily Watson, b. 1967 L.L. Cool J, b. 1968 1784 – U.S. ratified Treaty of Paris w/ England, ending the Revolutionary War.
Thu 1/15
Martin Luther King, Jr., b. 1929 Margaret O'Brien, b. 1937 Andrea Martin, b. 1947 Randy White, b. 1953 1870 – A Thomas Nast cartoon was 1st use of a donkey as Democratic Party symbol.
'Another Murder' kills By Shari Goldstein Stern
Donors and volunteers
show love and care in Dallas
CONNECTING POINT OF PARK CITIES
Providing an all-inclusive day program for adults with disabilities.
By Sally Blanton Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.
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Roger Staubach will be the speakers and will help raise critical funds for CPPC. Tickets are $150 each and sponsorship opportunities begin at $750. Please contact Hollee Mills at 214-538-6823 or hollee@mycppc.org.
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A O ur room at Central Christian Church
(Mockingbird Lane and Lemmon Avenue) is a bright and welcoming environment that brings structure and cheer to our teammates! We utilize the indoor classroom and outdoor green space.
all-inclusive day program for adults with disabilities and a wide range of educational, vocational, social and recreational services. We also partner with local education agencies, businesses and recreational centers. All disability levels are included into our program.
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She comes once a week and provides a music class for our teammates, which gets them up and moving while having fun!
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sides money donations? CPPC has a great partnership with Central Christian Church, and the number of teammates we serve has continued to grow. Space proves to be the biggest issue. We will soon be at capacity and unfortunately there will be a waitlist for services in the near future. Transportation is also very important. CPPC has a 15-passenger wheel chair accessible bus, but it is nearly full. Having an additional minivan will ensure everyone is able to participate in our community outings. We would also like to expand our back office support, such as accounting. CPPC always welcomes volunteers.
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calendar? “Staubachs Connect,” the second Annual Connecting Point of Park Cities Luncheon, on Jan. 23, 2015, at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Marianne and
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send their teammate each day that teaches them independence and fosters lifelong friendships. Many teammates have made steps toward independence and self-confidence and it has been incredible to watch.
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to have everyone enrolled in our program who desires to attend!
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A E verything! It’s like Walt Disney said
himself, “It’s fun to do the impossible.” That is exactly what it is like for everyone who comes to work at CPPC! Simply knowing CPPC is the place that our teammates look forward to coming to each day makes everything worth it in the end. Jamie Reynolds, Program Executive, submitted the answers.
If you’re unfamiliar with Kleinmann’s trademarked Living Black & White series, shows are meant to mimic 1930s, black and white films. This is achieved through Kleinmann’s innovative use of
Eleven of 12 roles are played by Living Black & stern.shari@gmail.com White veterans. They are Ben Bryant as Nigel Grouse; Chad Kurt Kleinmann’s done Cline as Lt. Foster; and they it again! His latest Living also include Jarratt Calvert; in Black & White offering Blake Hametner in the voice through Pegasus Theatre, of Eddie Wilson; “Another Murder, Art Kedzierski; and Another Show” Chris Messersmith. opened last week at Returning cast the Eisemann Theater also includes Leslie to a tickled audience. Patrick; Sheila Rose The latest “whodunand Ben Schroth. nit” includes the tradiJarratt Calvert in tional quips, sarcasm the role of George and irony audiences Chandler and Chris have learned to exEdwards underpect. Patrons have studying the role of also come to anDayton Lummis are ticipate playwright, newcomers. Kleinmann in the Angel Velasco role of the bungling entertains before detective-aspiring-acthe first and second tor, Harry Hunsacker. acts by crooning However, at last year’s some period favorproduction of the anites to a welcomnual holiday show, that ing audience. (He became gray. wears turquoise.) Kleinmann Photo courtesy of Pegasus Theatre His voice and face brought in undermay seem familiar, study, Scott Nixon to Kurt Kleinmann plays sleuth and aspiring actor as he’s performed at substitute for him as Harry Hunsacker in "Another Murder, Another Show." many area theaters, Hunsacker in some including Uptown scheduled perforPlayers; Theatre mances last year, and Nixon wardrobe, makeup and hair, Three and Too; Watertower plays the role this year for along with scenery, lighting and Dallas Children’s Theater. Saturday matinees. Nixon and props. The talented Michael performed when we saw the This installment is set in a Serrecchia again directed this show. Except for his large, live theater during rehearsals Black & White installment towering size, Nixon’s style is for an awards show, and once and orchestrated the ensemble similar to Kleinmann’s in the again, the bungling Harry cast with large, exaggerated role, although somewhat more Hunsacker manages to get action; screechy voices typical energetic. Having said that, himself and his loyal associate, of the ’30s films they mimic part of Hunsacker’s persona Nigel Grouse involved with and more entrances and exits is his sluggish, “just fell off another murder. Kleinmann than you ever want to direct the turnip truck” demeanor. did use Cole Porter’s “Another yourself. Nixon did a nice job of keepOp’nin, Another show” from “Another Murder, ing the audience waiting, and the musical, “Kiss me Kate, ” Another Show” will run waiting and waiting for him to which was clever. It’s always at the Eisemann Center in react. On the other hand, you nice to have something familRichardson through Jan. 25. gotta miss the charm of the iar among the otherwise unFor information and tickets, lovable teddy bear of a bunexpected twist and turns. visit eisemanncenter.com. gling detective, Kleinmann.
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
In last week’s Katy Trail Weekly’s Charity Spotlight feature on New Friends New Life, the number of clients served each year should have read 1,100. We regret the error.
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ACROSS 1. Temptation for Ulysses 6. Shady nook 11. Chore
15. Fixed potatoes 20. Insists 21. — cotta 22. Wing it (hyph.) 24. Pierre's school 25. Whole extent
26. Philippine mahogany 27. Town in Maine 28. A sister of Goneril 29. Glossy paint 31. One drop, roughly
33. Wild goat 34. Consumers 35. Descending a cliff 37. Louts 39. Deli units 41. — Dawn Chong
42. Big pipes 43. Katarina of the ice 44. More pristine 46. Europe-Asia range 50. Ryan or Tilly 51. Diligence 52. Lisbon lady 53. Fuel cartel 57. Interstellar clouds 59. Noggin 60. — — against time 61. Hatha — 62. Yolks' companions 63. Part of Q and A 64. Mutt 65. Word of disgust 66. Goes horseback 67. Nora of "SNL" 68. Unduly severe 69. Synthetic fabric 72. "We — not amused" 73. Sheik's attire 74. Gunslingers' choice 75. In — (as found) 76. Architectural feature 79. Jason dumped her 80. 1960s fad (2 wds.) 84. Missouri neighbor 85. Travel documents 86. Cow barn 87. Folk-song mule 88. Worm seekers 91. Ancient conifer 92. Town east of Wichita 93. Kind of jacket 95. Stein filler 96. Bake eggs 97. Bern's river 98. Chuck of action flicks 99. Loan figure 101. Acid in proteins 102. Andean capital 103. Commonplace 104. Festive nights
PAGE 5 105. Yin complement 106. Bee product 107. Dues payer, in short 108. Amo, —, amat 109. Squints at 111. Starfleet journals 112. Tree trunks 114. Halfway 117. Adherent 118. Director — Campion 119. Thigh muscle 124. Patrick or Ryan 126. Fishtail 128. Rebuff 130. Red Cloud's tribe 131. Weight unit 132. "The King" 134. Column type 136. Refuge 137. Whodunit start 138. Pop singer — Marie 139. Shorthand pro 140. Tire feature 141. Macho types (hyph.) 142. Uptight 143. Equivocate 144. Pert DOWN 1. Hoopster 2. The Donald's ex 3. Diagram anew 4. Crunching noise 5. Honor 6. Maj. ocean 7. Juicing a lime 8. Boston pucksters 9. Monkey's cousin 10. Rajah's consort 11. "— Te Ching" 12. Floating 13. Neatnik opposites
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14. Cattle, old-style 15. Read 16. Makes top honors 17. Moore or Ebert 18. A moon of Jupiter 19. N o rocket scientist 23. B rown-bag alternative (2 wds.) 30. Pack animals 32. Watered silk 36. More than fibs 38. Raided the fridge 40. Hillside, to Angus 43. Long-distance line 44. Hunt illegally 45. Singer — Orbison 46. Open a gift 47. End a layoff 48. Stayed 49. Medieval strings 51. Normandy city 52. Smelting waste 54. Really come down 55. Frozen-waffle brand 56. Songwriter Sammy — 58. French article 59. Spiky hair style 60. Major artery 63. Cut it out 64. Fence pickets 67. Elcar of "MacGyver" 68. Surfer slang 69. Plunge 70. See — — glance 71. — -de-sac 73. Chops down 74. Senor Chavez 75. — Lee cakes 77. Square root of IX 78. Dude, Jamaica-style 79. Prefix for "wave"
80. Singer — Lovett 81. Hindu retreat 82. Yacht basin 83. Positive signs 85. Striving to win 86. Cold north wind 88. Unusual 89. Norse royal name 90. — noire 91. Does pull-ups 92. Poet's foot 93. — compos mentis 94. Valkyries' mom 96. Glitterati (2 wds.) 97. Does target practice 98. — uno 100. Clairvoyance 101. Pro votes 102. Opera house boxes 103. Canasta play 106. Opposing 107. Whine-making? 110. Famous Ford 111. Stevedore's job 112. Forgot the roast 113. Tourist attractions 114. Borrow 115. Toughen up 116. Overalls material 118. Fast-talked 119. Give, as a price 120. Nurse — Barton 121. W here icicles hang 122. Supplications 123. Like a beach 125. Crowning point 127. Expressionist Paul — 129. Disdainful sniff 133. Right to decide 135. Runner Sebastian —
OFF THE MARK
Your dog should eat better this year
By Susan Strough
info@rawbycaninesfirst.com
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK By Stella Wilder
The coming week is likely to provide more than mere temptation — for temptation is as common as one's desires, and always plays a significant part in every individual's affairs. What many will encounter this week, however, is enticement — which is much more potent than mere "temptation" and, as such, is much more difficult to resist. Some will be simply unable to turn away from what is presented, no matter what the ultimate outcome may be. Others will put up a good fight, succumbing to their own appetites only at the last minute. And finally, there are those who will be able to resist — but at a cost. It is this last group that warrants some analysis — for that cost is likely to be significant. All who fall into this category must weigh carefully the potential risks of giving in to temptation against the cost of remaining strong and resistant. There is a balance to be achieved — one way or another. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You'll want to investigate on your own in order to get all the up-todate information that can prove most useful. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) — Style and simplicity are your watchwords. Don't try to overdo it, or overdress it! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Others are likely to see you coming,
and your contributions are likely to be invaluable. Many will try to copy your unique style. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) — You're eager to reconnect with someone who has been out of your life for a while, though some communication has been maintained. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You'll be making connections all week long, and friends and family members alike will surely benefit from your hard work. (March 6-March 20) — You'll want to confirm an arrangement made with a potential partner before you begin to put the pieces into place. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You're ready to step up your game and play with the big kids. The opportunity to do just that is coming your way! (April 5-April 19) — Facts and figures may prove somewhat confusing to you, but the truth itself will be clearly understood. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You may want to follow up on something that developed quickly over the past few weeks. A lot is going on, but you'll want to make time for this. (May 6-May 20) — So much is going on that you can find almost anything exciting, including a moment of rest!
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) A meeting early in the week gives you more of a sense of where things are going — professionally and personally. (June 7-June 20) — You're going to have to juggle many responsibilities, particularly when dealing with rival factions among your friends. CANCER (June 21-July 7) The responses to your work are likely to be off the charts, in large part because of the emotional investment you've made. (July 8-July 22) — Those around you will surely know the difference between a whole-hearted commitment, and something that is only halfway. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You're going to have to pursue a certain goal according to accepted protocol, though in one instance you can break with tradition effectively. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) — You're likely to win the support of someone who can provide more than monetary assistance. You're building a team, and he or she might prove to be a key member. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You're likely to define your own success — and ultimate profit — in ways that differ dramatically from
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And be mindful if you are sharing from your own plate. Stick with the new diet for six weeks. If your dog is not relieved of his allergies, you might consider making an appointment with a veterinary dermatologist. After weeding out any food allergies or sensitivities, it's time to consider the nutrients your dog is receiving through his food. The rule is, all ingredients being
see DOG on page 9 Copyright 2015 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. the traditional. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) — Where you are going may not be clear to some, but others realize that you're actually leading them toward the promised land. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You can approach someone in a much more casual way than usual early in the week. That which results can open doors for you both. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) — You're eager to touch base with someone who has been in your thoughts for quite some time. Trust that contact can be made. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may not realize just how close you are to realizing a dream of yours — until finally, toward midweek, indicators all shine brightly. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) — In practice, you may not get the best results when, in theory, everything should have worked out perfectly. Analysis yields answers. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You're able to go far, and perhaps even capture the attention of one who has been ignoring you and your efforts for too long. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) — A reunion of sorts has you making plans. A former partner seeks you out and asks for something you may not be willing to give — just yet.
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Maybe this is the year you said you were going to feed your dog better. But maybe you don't know what "better" is. Let's take a look at a few simple ways you can improve your dog's diet. The first thing you want to consider is whether or not your dog has allergies/sensitivities/intolerance to particular foods. Once you've narrowed that down, you can determine the upgrade you'd like to make. If you've been feeding a diet containing grains, maybe you want to consider RAW by Canines First features a number of better dog foods. a grain-free diet. If you are always feeding dry food, maybe you Allergies you may not have even realwant to introduce a plague most every ized. Here is a short list in food with moisture. dog I know. If alphabetical order. There is If you're feeding it's not the food, bison, duck, fish, lamb, turkey, canned, maybe you it's the environpheasant, rabbit and venison. want to introduce a ment. If you susEliminating corn, wheat and less processed food, pect food might soy is simple. Choosing a such as dehydrated be the issue, you grain-free diet will ensure that or air-dried food. will want to try an none of those triggers will Susan Strough Or maybe you're elimination diet. be found in your dog's food. ready to make the The easiest way Remember that snacks count. big leap and introduce raw to get right to the point is to If you feed bully sticks to your food into your dog's diet. eliminate beef, chicken, eggs, dog, make sure they are made Whatever you decide, now corn, wheat and soy. There are from bison. Make sure your more than ever, there are a many other protein sources dog's treats are free of these multitude of options. on the market available that common allergens as well.
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By Candy Evans
we’ve got Toyota! The overall inventory of luxury homes in Dallas-Fort Here we are, Worth shrank just barely scooted by 1.2 months in into 2015 — I am 2014, a trend that still writing 2014 on was seen across checks, you? — and the market in we get word that not North Texas, and only are apartment luxury home sales rents sky-high in represented only Dallas, but luxury 1.2 percent of the sales are too. DFW Candace Evans market. Compare rents were 6.2 perthat to Houston, cent higher last year, in which luxury averaging $919 per month, home sales represented 2 perbut demand still soared, with cent of the market and were North Texas leading the naup 13 percent year-over-year. tion in apartment rentals. And if you are a regular, Luxury home sales with avid reader of CandysDirt. prices of $1 million and up com, which I hope you are posted huge growth in 2014, (xo), you know that Tony according to the latest Texas Romo is building a giant, Luxury Home Sales Report and I do mean giant, home from the Texas Association up in Glen Abbey. At least of Realtors. In Dallas-Fort 35,000 square feet. Kid you Worth, the sales volume of not. Surely you are caught luxury homes was second up on all this. That story ran highest in the state and grew last April — the home must 15 percent year-over-year. be nearing completion in my “Phooey!” Dallas was a rundreams! This pup is so big it ner up to Houston, which had will take years to finish. the highest volume of luxury The new Romo home is home sales as well as the high- next door to Peter Shaddock, est luxury home price growth. a well-known, highly respect“Whoop-de-doo.” Well, ed Dallas builder and architect
Candace@CandysDirt.com
Photos courtesy of Douglas Newby
This is located at 40 Braewood Place and is listed for $8,975,000. with excellent tastes. In fact, you could say Shaddock is a home connoisseur. We need him on this blog! Romo’s lot, appraised at $3,272,550 just for the dirt, had been started by an oil man who just abandoned it. Word is Shaddock is such a perfectionist he spent his own money to clean up the oil baron’s lot so it would be pretty to look at before Romo even started building. Well, how’d you like to be his neighbor AND own a dramatic, architecturally-significant, award-winning house to boot? Here it is: 40 Braewood Place. The American Institutes of Architects, Dallas Chapter, gave architects Oglesby-Greene the honor of being crowned the Architectural Firm of the Year for this house. Here’s a good example of why: Graham Greene designed a striking modern home (Greene designed it along the sun’s arc for passive solar with a lot of eco
features) on an incredible site overlooking a bluff, creek and nature area. In fact, looking out these windows, you think you are in Austin or the Hill Country, not Dallas. (Except there ARE parts of Dallas that rival Austin, small sleeper areas. Find them on CandysDirt.) Walls of glass, stone, wood and steel compose the materials. The bluffs, gardens and trees compose the views. And the home features one of the most
beautiful infinity pools I have seen in a residential setting. Where is this? Up in Glen Abbey, north of Keller Springs Road, north of Beltline Road. Gated community. The 11,000 square foot home was built on 1.05 acres in 2008 with five bedrooms and eight full baths. The kitchen is sleek but decked out with all the latest and greatest in cooking technology and gadgetry. Catch the infinity pool and catch your breath. Sweepingly open spaces, the house still
offers public and private spaces inside and outside. The garden and trees compose the views. Extraordinary kitchen, public and private spaces inside and outside this home and clean, clean materials: glass, stone, wood and steel. Almost like the four elements. Of course, there is some bad news: Living in Glen Abbey and a few blocks from Tony Romo will cost you big-time: $8,975,000 is asking price. Douglas Newby is the listing agent. But just think — once Tony moves in, the price could jump upward north of $9 million! Better go grab it NOW! 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, we celebrate Real Estate every single day! Sign up at CandysDirt. com to get the latest real estate news delivered!
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
Seafood industry still fishing for answers
By Naima Montacer
say, may be eliminated from the ocean in less than three years unless catches are decreased. Overfishing is just one of the major conMany of us will start off the new year with exercise and cerns in the seafood industry. Another problem diet resolutions to get our health on track for 2015. is aquatic habitat destruction by harIf you follow a diet plan, health blog or weight loss vesting seafood. Trawl ground gears system, most suggest replacing your chicken and and shrimp dredges can penetrate beef with fish a few times a week. Fish has a valid into the ocean floor redistributing reputation of being high in protein with good fats, the tiny organisms that reside there those sought after Omega-3s we hear about. and modifying overall habitat. ByBut, as we all flock to the local seafood markets catch or the capturing of non-target to increase our fish, there are a few things we need species remains a big issue today. to keep in mind. Some seafood is better to buy than By-catch results in the discarding others. Not for health reasons, but for the fact that of a valuable living resource or the Naima Montacer sale of the unintended species causin a few years they may not even exist anymore. Scientists estimate that about 75 percent of the ing further depletion. Farming has world’s seafood stocks are being harvested faster than they can its major shortcomings as well. Fish are held in reproduce and replenish their populations. Studies estimate small tanks creating point pollution that affects that 90 percent of the ocean's top predators are gone. Species the surrounding water supply. There are some like the Atlantic bluefin tuna, a highly prized fish, scientists recirculation systems that aim to reduce the environmental impacts of seafood farming, but these techniques are not widely used. With so many factors to consider, it is complex to research and understand the impact improper fishing has on our aquatic environments to be able to make wise decisions at the seafood market. Luckily, we can rely on scientists to put this data into somewhat easy to understand material to guide our decisions in the grocery store. There are several certification programs out there designed to evaluate the sustainability of each species. Quite frankly, there are too many. In one day in the store, I ran across five programs: Marine Stewardship Council certified, Aquaculture Stewardship Council Photo by Naima Montacer Certified, Canadian Organic Certified, Don't take the bait. Fish departments vary greatly from store to store. Naturland certified and Friends of the Sea Certified. As a consumer, this is confusing, and staff. The guy behind the counter wasn’t thrown off by my it’s hard to tell what you should buy. questions regarding seafood sustainability or where each item Here is my suggestion: download the free Seafood Watch specifically came from. Cooking with fish for the past 15 years, app on your phone (they also make printable cards if you don’t he was definitely interested in making sure my meal was going have a smartphone) done by the Monterrey Bay Aquarium in California. The Seafood Watch program collaborates with sever- to taste good as well. When I asked which item is purchased the most, he emal of the other certification programs, utilizes scientific research, phatically replied with “by far salmon,” which showed in the adjusts seafood choices for your region in the U.S. and has a five different choices of salmon offered. It is important to make simple green (good), yellow (OK) and red (don’t buy) system. sure you find the specific type of salmon offered in the store I stopped by a few local fish markets this week to see how with the rating in the app. It is also very important to ask queseasy it was to determine the most sustainable options in each tions beyond the label that is on the counter to find out if it’s store utilizing the app and the fish market staff. a “green” choice or not. Where exactly in the U.S. was the fish Central Market (off Lovers Lane) was by far my best excaught or farmed? How were they caught? perience. It had the largest selection and most knowledgeable Don’t rely on the seafood counter to have all of your sustainability knowledge. Go in with your own tools to help guide your decisions to support the health of our Professional - Experienced - Trusted oceans. And lastly … price. Sustainable fish is not cheap, but paying a little extra to ensure that species is around in the future is worth it.
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Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more at her website EnviroAdventures.com.
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LOOK INSIDE THE RESTAURANT
Front Room Tavern feels like home By Dotty Griffith
Tavern Burger looks and sounds great with Applewood bacon, white cheddar and frites (not fries, this is the Park Cities, baby). There are a couple of steak options, a pork schnitzel that has my name on it for a return visit and fresh oysters daily. Sounds like heaven to me. So does Glazed Chicken with spaetzle (tiny German dumplings also available as a side) and sea scallops with country ham on a bed of creamy cauliflower and cabbage. On the dessert side, don’t miss salted caramel pot de crème. Satiny custard fills a (could never be big enough) glass jar with metal clasp. Vanilla cream and cashew brittle add finishing touches, although I have to confess that Photos by Kevin Marple Scallops. sweet ending had me at caramel. Executive chef Ehlert came to Dallas in 2011 with top-ofEvery neighborhood needs the-class ranking at the Culinary a great tavern, but few neighborInstitute of America. After graduhoods can support one like Front ation, Ehlert began as fish chef Room Tavern at Hotel Lumen at Brasserie in New York City, across from Southern Methodist working under Executive Chef University. If you haven’t been since Luc Dimnet. Ehlert went on to the room was remodeled last fall, work with world-renowned Chef check it out. The feel is contempoDaniel Boulud’s to open DBGB rary comfortable, inviting, woody Kitchen & Bar. In this position warm and well-executed. he worked closely with Executive This hotel dining room is way Glazed chicken. Chef Jim Leiken to develop a wellmore than a hotel watering hole received French brasserie and feedbag. Lumen is a Kimpton meets American tavern property, after all. The restaurant is menu, a foreshadowing of a collaboration between operating Front Room. In October partner Tim McEneny’s NL Group 2011, Ehlert moved to (other restaurants include DISH) Dallas and opened cocktail and Headington Companies (the and food destination The Joule Hotel). Chesterfield with barman Front Room Tavern reflects Eddie Campbell. The Front the Park Cities and offers a great Room Tavern bar list respot for comfortable, little bit tony, Dotty Griffith flects a variety of craft cockbut still down to earth breakfast, tails, craft-brewed beers and brunch, lunch or dinner, a coffee or season. Sometimes well-chosen wine list. cocktails. My visit was for dinner and peaches or plums, Spring brunch should chef Michael Ehlert, an up-and-coming sometimes fresh be a treat as the sidewalk chef with an impressive resume, had it or pickled. Ehlert awning will unfold for algoing that night. Front Room chef Michael shows great finesse fresco dining. What a pretEhlert. Hard to get excited about a Caesar with his treatment ty sight in the Park Cities. salad, but I did. Crispy artichokes and Dotty Griffith is a food whole leaves of baby Caesar made it spe- of the persimmon. Pickling the fruit for flavor balance is im- writer, cookbook author, and culinary speakcial as did the shaved Parmesan. Ehlert portant because of the acid, says Ehlert, er. Her website is truetexascuisine.com. showed his impressive seafood chops noting the way the acid in wine marries with a seafood special of clams, grouper, with the fat in foods. “Acid is such an FRONT ROOM TAVERN potatoes and fennel in tomato broth. important part of the way we balance Lumen Hotel With toast and a beautiful garlicky aioli, flavors and create pleasure with what we 6101 Hillcrest Ave., Dallas, 75205 this dish on a cold rainy night warmed consume. Pickling is important thing (214) 219-8282 our table and my heart. Fresh handmade to have in the repertoire.” He describes frontroomdallas.com pasta shone in the lobster cavatelli with the pickling on the persimmon as “very Breakfast — Daily 7-11:00 a.m. big chunks of lobster, chanterelles and light. There’s a much straight up white Lunch — Monday-Friday 11:00 a.m. leaks. Another smooth and warming wine as vinegar in the solution” also fla3:00 p.m. dish on a cold, wintry evening. vored with honey and ginger. Brunch — Saturday-Sunday 11:00 a.m. Ehlert has some really interesting There are a number of things on - 3:00 p.m. dishes on the menu such as appetizer the dinner menu I’d like to try. The Dinner — Nightly 5-11:00 p.m. burrata, creamy Italian cheese, with dottykgriffith@gmail.com
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Shrimp and Grits
pickled persimmons. The pickled persimmons piqued the imagination and rewarded the curiosity to give the combination a try. Sweet yet tart, with a firmer consistency than a fresh ripe persimmon, the fruit and cheese made for a memorable, altogether intriguing, taste and texture contrast. The fruit component changes with the
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cartilage and the bone that supports the joint surface, contributing to the development/progression of arthritis. In order for individuals who may have both conditions to adequately manage these issues, they must have an understanding of the associated risk factors so that they may use this information to discuss options with their health care providers. The emerging links between diabetes and arthritis further emphasizes the importance of physical activity and the implications of safe and effective physical activity on your overall health and well-being. There is plenty of scientific evidence that has accumulated to show significant benefit of exercise over no exercise. An approach combining exercises to increase strength, flexibility and aerobic capacity is most likely to be effective for relieving pain, improving function and keeping you healthy. Donald Hohman MD is a fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in joint replacements of the hip and knee. He completed his specialty training at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital of the Harvard Medical School- Boston, Mass. If you have any further questions please feel free to utilize the educational material provided on the website GDOrtho.com, or his office can be reached at 214-252-7039.
Those who are worried about messing up on their meal planning or stressed out about missing workouts are the most successful. The people who already think they are doing pretty good and don’t need much help, usually don’t get very far. Develop a healthy fear of failure in order to stick to the program. 6. Schedule for success The worst way to start a transformational workout and diet program is when you are too busy to execute it. Plan on at least three hours per week for training. But eating right takes time. Unless you have the finances to afford a personal chef, plan on cooking twice per week. This means shopping, cooking, packaging and cleaning. Block aside at least four hours twice per week. If it sounds
overwhelming, remember this: yes, it takes a big chunk of time out of your day twice per week, but the other five days per week are going to more than make up for it because you won’t be dealing with procuring food at all. This year, don’t waste your time making resolutions. I’ll spare you the statistics, but just know that they don’t work for 90 percent of us. But I’m not here to tell you that you can’t dramatically transform your body. You can do it, and probably in less time than you think. Rob Lord is the owner and head trainer at The AlphaProject. org. He can be reached at 214-557-1588.
This Southern classic is a favorite at my house! 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock 2 cups grits 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup butter 4 slices bacon 1 pound large shrimp (12-16), peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 1 cup chopped mushrooms 2 garlic cloves 4 scallions, chopped Salt In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups stock to a boil. Whisk in the grits, then reduce the heat to low. Cook, whisking often, until creamy. Whisk in cheddar and butter; season with salt. Cover and set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon. Toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning and add to the pan. Cook just until pink (not cooked all the way through) and remove from the pan. Add the mushrooms and garlic to the pan and cook, then add the remaining stock and let cook until reduced by half. Return the shrimp to the pan and cook just until opaque. Spoon grits into each of 4 bowls. Top with shrimp, then spoon the pan sauce over. Garnish with bacon and scallions. Recipe by Sara Newberry
Directory of Area Places of Worship East Dallas Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
629 N. Peak St., 75246 ……………..…… 214-824-8185 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. — Chapel; Contemporary Service: 9:30 a.m.; Traditional Service: 10:50 a.m. — Sanctuary. Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 a.m. Faith in the City Pub Ministry — Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Deborah Morgan-Stokes, Sr. Minister www.edcc.org
LifeDallas Church Inwood Theater, 75209 .......................... 214-733-4131 Worship Service: Sundays at 10am Grant Myers, Pastor, “Less Ritual--More Meaning” www.lifedallas.org Oak Lawn United Methodist Church 3014 Oak Lawn Ave., 75219 ……………… 214-521-5197 Sunday Worship: 9 and 11 am; 10 am Discipleship Hour; Noon each Wed. Brown Bag Communion Dr. Anna Hosemann-Butler, Senior Pastor www.olumc.org Wilshire Baptist Church 4316 Abrams Rd., 75214 .......................... 214-824-4531 Worship Service Sunday: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 9:40 a.m. www.wilshirebc.org For inclusion rates & publishing deadlines, call 214-27-TRAIL
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LOCAL DINING
Two restaurants open in area this week
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Start salads include Spinach & Goat Cheese, Kitchen Cobb, Best Ever Quinoa and Home-style Caesar.
By Lindsey Miller Remedy at 2010b Greenville Ave. — a neighborhood restaurant/bar created by Elias Pope (owner, HG Sply Co.) — opened for dinner service featuring “modern dining with an old school, hospitality driven approach.” The extensive bar program strives to provide “an experience that puts as much weight into the ingredients in the glass as we do the ingredients on the plate.” Lunch service added later next month. Start, a cutting edge fast-casual concept created by Erin McKool, focused on pure, organic and all-natural menu items, will open its second location at 4023 Remedy Fried Chicken with confit fried Amish Lemmon Ave. Start serves chicken-sour cream & chive mashed potatoes, up breakfast, lunch and green beans and peppered chicken gravy. dinner, crafted from pure ingredients, but offered in a Start only uses meats and eggs from quick service format. Organic and all humanely raised animals and will natural ingredients are critical comnever use products that are raised on ponents to Start. Eggs, milk, sugar and hormones and antibiotics or treated many other items are always organic. with nitrites.
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SODA cont'd from page 1 president, R. E. Wheelis. She was a Highland Park High School graduate, who won the “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts” show, while attending SMU. She had a notable career as a singer, touring with Frank Sinatra, Jr. among others. Today she appears in Dallas’ annual, high profile Senior Follies. Over the next decade, Dallas was moving and shaking. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport opened; Thanks-Giving Square was completed downtown; the soap opera “Dallas,” filmed entirely in Dallas, premiered, running for 13 years. In 1972, the Pharmacy had Photos courtesy of Highland Park Soda Fountain been in business 60 years. Thell Bowlin purchased the shop in In 1952, when the shop was in business 40 years, a grilled cheese with a pile of pickles on the side was 30 cents. 1974. The USS Dallas (SSN700), a nuclear submarine was named after the city, and in When the store became sur1982 Highland Park Pharmacy rounded by CVS and Walgreens celebrated 70 years in business. stores, it was time for a change. Meanwhile, U.S. Congress After Williams closed the pharmapassed the Wright Amendment, cy side in 2010, he increased seatDallas hosted the Republican ing at the fountain from the forNational Convention, the 72mer 29 seats to 69. The new name story InterFirst Plaza (later Bank was Highland Park Soda Fountain. of America Plaza) opened as the Everything else about it remained tallest building in Dallas, Annette the same, hanging onto its charm. Strauss became Dallas’ first female Williams spends about 20 Mayor and Dallas Area Rapid hours a week at the store, inTransit (DART) began operating cluding Saturdays and the third the first light rail system in Texas Sunday of the month, and his wife, and the Southwest. Gretchen Minyard Williams works In the late ’80s and ’90s Sarah a couple days a week. They have a Rogers was the senior soda jerk staff of twelve. at Highland Park Pharmacy, who In 2011, Ebby Halliday and reminded everyone of the character Highland Park Pharmacy was a White Rock Lake celebrated their hangout for kids of all ages all the Flo from the ’70s sitcom, “Alice,” 100th birthdays. way back to 1912. who always said “Kiss my grits!” For the Highland Park The year of 1992 marked 80 years Pharmacy’s 100th anniversary cel“I had been going there all my in business for Highland Park ebration in 2012, 450 loyal customers life,” Williams said. So a couple of Pharmacy. and friends gathered under a tent, inmonths later he approached the After the turn of the cencluding newsmakers like the Mayor, owner again with, “Remember tury, Highland Park Pharmacy Jerry Jones, many Dallas Cowboys me?” to which Bowlin answered, celebrated 90 years in business and Mavs and Ebby Halliday, for ex“It’s still no.” in 2002. Sonny Williams was ample. “Once Ebby was in for lunch Then, in 2006, the owner’s COO of Minyard Food Stores, with her assistant, Betty,” Williams health began failing and Bowlin when Minyard’s was sold in 2004. shared. “She ordered her regular: agreed to sell the store to Williams Looking for a job, Williams asked grilled cheese sandwich and a root and stay on working there. He the owner of Highland Park beer float. When I asked why she worked right up until his death not Pharmacy, Thell Bowlin, if he’d long ago. There were still four long- didn’t try something new, she told ever thought about selling. His me, ‘I’ve been doing this for 60 years, term employees working, one of response was a little brash. I’m not going to change now.’” whom was an 86-year old woman.
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DOG cont'd from page 5 equal, the more the food is processed the more nutrients lost. That word "processed" is kind of ubiquitous and vague. Food processing entails grinding, extruding and cooking. Another way to say it is, the more that is done to your dog's food, the less valuable to the dog's body it becomes. So, if you've been feeding dry dog food, maybe you want to consider adding some canned food into the diet. Canned food goes through less processing and contains a component very important to digestion: water. Aside from feeding canned food, you can consider adding goat's milk to dry dog food. Goat's milk provides probiotics, very important to every dog's gut health, and enzymes within the milk help to break the kibble down, making the protein in the food more readily digested and utilized by your dog's body. If you are ready to take a step further beyond a canned diet or the addition of goat's milk, you might look into an air-dried or dehydrated product. By definition, these foods go through less processing than canned food making nutrients more available to your dog. With a store called RAW, many of my customers are drawn to us, because they want to learn what is behind the concept of raw feeding. I simply explain to them what I've already explained to you regarding processing and
nutrient availability, and then we discuss the options available to them. One of the simplest options available is feeding Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Boost kibble. This company has been in the raw business as long as anyone. They know the importance of feeding raw and want to introduce it in anyway possible. For this reason, they developed their raw boost kibble using their already superior kibble and added their freeze-dried raw food. All you have to do is scoop it out of the bag, and feed your dog as At eight, Nitro feels great. usual. However, if you want to feed a different kibble you can SOLUTION TO purchase a number of freeze dried raw brands and mix them into your kibble, yourself. Some people choose to feed freeze dried raw solely. While it is the most expensive form of raw food available, it may still be feasible for owners of small dogs. The best part about freeze dried raw food is that it doesn't need freezing or refrigeration. You merely add water and serve. Your next option is frozen raw food. This is the least processed food that you can buy for your dog without making it yourself. There are many brands and formulas
to suit every dog and owner. You can spend a lot or you can spend less. It is possible to feed your dog a raw diet for the same cost as a high-end kibble. Some of my customers like to feed a morning meal of kibble and an evening meal of raw food to make it more affordable. When considering your dog's nutrition in 2015, consult your budget and your ingredient panel and then determine what upgrades you can make. Most everyone can make an upgrade of some kind that will benefit the way your dog looks and feels today, as well as, how your
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dog will look and feel in the future. Here at RAW, we walk the walk as all of us feed our dogs the best that we are able. For this reason, our dogs are healthy and happy. Vet visits are no more than annual, and at eight years old, my boy has yet to see the doggie dentist due in part to his raw diet. I often tell my customers “you can spend your money on food, or you can spend it at the vet's office.” I have a feeling that I know which of those two options the dog would choose. Susan Strough is an owner at RAW by Canines First and a dog trainer.
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Scene Around Town By Society Editor Sally Blanton “Harvest” Benefit
Awards for Excellence
North Texas Food Bank Dallas Farmers Market
Chair Nancy Gopez, Director Jan Pruitt, Chair Kristi Bare
Folsom Leadership Awards
Dallas Historical Society Fairmont Hotel
Kevin Moriarty, Cara Stalcup, Kay Cattarulla, Patrick and Judy Kelly
Methodist Health System Hilton Anatole
Bob Estrada, Honorary Co-Chair Lee Cullum, Tom Dunning, Steve Coke
Don Patterson, Mary McDermott Cook
Check Presentation
Les Femmes du Monde Home of Faye Gould
Jin Lee, Janet and Phil Cobb, Dee Dee Lee
Yvonne Crum, Kyke Barnett
David Meiner, Regina Bruce
Jan Rees-Jones, Trevor Rees-Jones
Writer’s Garden Symposium
Women’s Council of Dallas Arboretum Dallas Arboretum
Mary Gill, Kristen Dearing, Amy Green
Nancy Connor, Dorthea Meltzer, President Marena Gault
Patricia Cowlishaw, Kathy Cothrum
David Mahmalji, Mark Griege, Chris Kleinert
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Check DallasKenpo.com for current programs and events Our Kid’s Karate classes incorporate 3-Steps to a Great KidTM, which is a character development and child safety curriculum specifically designed to fit within a martial arts program. Chamberlain Studios has been family owned and operated since 1981! Kids Karate: age appropriate classes starting at 4 years old, M-Th & Sat! Adults Karate: in the evenings, Saturdays and on M, W & Th at noon! Adults Chalkline Fitness: Saturdays at 7:30 AM We also have Karate Birthday parties, Event rentals, Women’s Self Defense programs, private and group lessons, Chalkline Fitness™ cross training and more! 2739 Bachman Drive, Dallas, TX 75220 info@DallasKenpo.com Facebook: Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense DallasKenpo.com • 214-351-5367
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MOVIE TRAILER
Stupid bomb called ‘The Interview’ hardly worth fighting over By Chic DiCiccio @Chiccywood
Unless you’ve been trapped under something extremely heavy for the past month, you have been bombarded with the controversy surrounding “The Interview.” The theories about who is actually behind the Sony hacking plot range from disgruntled former employees, the actual North Korean government, or perhaps nerds in a basement with nothing better to do. Well, it sure is a lot of noise for a ridiculously bad movie. “The Interview” is not just bad, it is inventing levels of bad. In fact, all that goodwill that directors/ writers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg built up with movies like “Superbad,” “Pineapple Express” and “This Is the End” could be washed away in one ill-conceived swoop. James Franco is Dave Skylark, a cheesy talk show host that brings celebs like Rob Lowe on to talk about their hair. Rogen plays Aaron Rapaport, Sklyark’s put upon producer, who wants nothing more than to do something of substance with their Entertainment Tonightlike program. That’s where Kim Jong-un (Randall Park) enters the picture. It turns out that President Kim enjoys American pop culture and is a huge fan of Dave and his show. So, in an effort to do something of consequence, Dave and Aaron decide to try to land an interview with the elusive world leader. As if the mere idea of this isn’t preposterous enough, the CIA gets in the mix. Agent Lacey (Lizzy Caplan) enlists these two dopes as would-be assassins, thus allowing
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for an attempt at a cliched, forced training montage at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va. Up until this point, the laughs are few and far between. Franco’s Skylark is an obnoxious buffoon, mugging embarrassingly, just begging for a laugh. Rogen comes out relatively unscathed, as Aaron is the straight man to Franco’s circus monkey routine. Once Dave and Aaron get to North Korea and enter Kim’s home, the chuckles pick up, but at a very pedestrian pace. Sure, it’s amusing watching Kim manipulate Dave’s tiny mind by driving him around in his tank, shooting hoops while bonding over their daddy issues, and then an all-night bender with pot and strippers, but fifteen minutes of successful gags does not a movie
make. If anything, the most amusing and interesting character in “The Interview” is Sook (Diana Bang), the North Korean director of information. She and Aaron have a sex scene that is probably the funniest moment of the entire movie. If there is one thing that is definitely true about “The Interview,” it’s that it completely destroys the North Korean image of their supreme leader. This fictional Kim Jung-un cries, whines and listens to Katy Perry while acting like a petulant manchild. If anything, one can only hope that people in North Korea see just how ridiculous the rest of the world sees their “president.” Of course, since the starving people of North Korea have to take turns on who gets to use the light
MLK cont'd from page 1 Power as producer and Derrick Sanders as director, and it will make for an incredible evening. To top it off, Willie Pearl Mackey King, one of the main characters from the play and the person responsible for transcribing King’s ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail, ‘will be joining us in person for a conversation afterwards about the impact of this letter civil rights in America and across the world.” In April 1963 in Birmingham, Ala., Martin Luther King, Jr. is in jail urgently writing what will become his iconic Letter from a Birmingham Jail. He writes his letter on newspaper scraps, jailhouse toilet paper and anything he can find. The scraps are smuggled out of King’s jail cell and delivered to King’s chief of staff, Rev. Wyatt Tee Walker. “The 67th Book of the Bible” tells the story of the creation of the letter, but it is told from the perspective of Walker and his secretary, Willie Pearl. Together they have the long and frustrating assignment of deciphering King’s feverish writings. Wyatt knows the letter could be the only chance to resurrect a dying movement, and he promised King he would complete the task. But Walker’s steely determination to keep his promise to King threatens to drive away the one person he needs most to complete the task — Willie Pearl. The “67th Book of the Bible” shines a light on the first two people ever to encounter Dr. King’s prophetic letter and their determination not to be the last. Cast members include Dennis Raveneau as A.G. Gaston, Kenneisha Thompson as Willie Pearl Mackey King and Vontress Mitchell as Wyatt Tee Walker. The MLK Symposium is open to the public. Tickets are $20 each; admission for teachers is $10, and students with ID are free. Dallas Institute members receive two free tickets, so it’s an added incentive to join as a member. Group rate for 10 or more people is $15 per ticket. To register, call the Dallas Institute at 214-871-2440 or online at dallasinstitute.org/events/ mlk-jr-symposium-2/.
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bulb on a daily basis, there will be little box office returns from that nation. Directors Rogen and Goldberg tried to score here with some unexpected hyper-violence, much like director David Gordon Green did with “Pineapple Express.” Unfortunately, most of it is failed. The amount of blood and gore in “The Interview” is shocking, but none of it has any comedic effect. Instead of being cartoon-like and fun, it’s just gratuitous and a waste of time. The ultimate time waste of “The Interview” is James Franco. This is an actor that not only has an Oscar nomination on his resume, he has actually been quite good in several movies. He couldn’t possibly be more annoying as Dave Skylark. Yes, he is supposed to be a shallow
simpleton, but this goes way over the line and is nails down the cinematic chalkboard. Just how many references to genitalia and butts can an actor make in a movie? Franco is more than willing to push that envelope, mostly to highly irritating levels. “The Interview” is not funny stupid. It is just stupid. This thing is a mess, not knowing if it wants to be a slapstick comedy or satire. It’s not smart enough to be satire and all the big joke setups fall as flat as a pancake. There’s just no amount of mindaltering chemicals that can be ingested to make “The Interview” worth sitting through, unless you really want to anger the real Kim Jong-un. Then by all means, please fire down $5.99 and rent this one.
Getting to know Yul The first film in the new Tuesday night “Big Movie” series will be the 1956 musical classic “The King and I,” showing on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the Magnolia Theatre at 3699 McKinney Ave. in the West Village in Uptown. Show times are 7:30 and 10:15 p.m. Directed by Walter Lang, “The King and I” was nominated for nine Academy Awards and won five including Best Actor for Yul Brynner. Adapted from the Broadway musical, “The King and I” is the story of Anna Owens (Deborah Kerr) who moves from England to become teacher to the children of the King of Siam (Brynner). Rita Moreno also stars. Upcoming movies in the “Big Movie” series are “Black Sunday,”
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