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Telling tales of Texas for 42 years By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com
Photo by Joan Marcus
A scene from "The Book of Mormon" first national tour. “The Book of Mormon,” winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, announced a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which begins Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District and plays a limited two week engagement through Sunday, Feb. 22. The production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Information Center box office, making a limited number of tickets available at $25 apiece, in cash, for each performance. — Cindy Evans
Marines are marching in
“I didn’t think I was going to get here today,” Emmy Award winning Bob Phillips said in addressing a crowd last week at the Edgemere senior living community near Hillcrest Road and Northwest Highway. “There’s a bad wreck on Central Expressway. I left my offices in downtown Dallas at 10 minutes ‘til one and walked in at five minutes of two. “While I was in traffic and your mind is racing and I starting thinking when I saw the red lights of the police ahead,” Phillips said. “When you do what I do for a living, which is driving 50 to 60,000 miles a year, you do become very familiar with the sheriff deputies, DPS officers, city police and constables.” Such is the life of a
Photo by Gittings Photography
"Texas Country Reporter" Bob Phillips entertains a crowd at Edgemere senior living. man that has been driving the roads of Texas for 42 years. Phillips, a 63-year old East Dallas native, is the familiar face of “Texas Country Reporter,” seen locally on KTXA-21 Saturdays at 6:30 p.m., and in every city in Texas as well as,
nationwide on the cable channel RFD-TV. He drives through Texas in a Ford Expedition seeking out interesting stories about passionate people. “Texans are different,” Phillips said. “We are very proud of our state. We are
proud of our traditions. We are proud of our Texas heroes.” “When I think back, I think about the heroes I had in my life,” Phillips said. “When I was five or six years
see TEXAS on page 2
MUSICAL
Echo transforms Bath House into supper club By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
Photo courtesy of U.S. Marine Band Public Affairs Office
"The President's Own" performs for free at SMU on Tuesday. “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band Brass Quintet from Washington, D.C., will give a free concert at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10 in Caruth Auditorium in SMU’s Owen Arts Center, presented by the Meadows School of the Arts. The Owen Arts Center is at 6101 Bishop Blvd. on campus. Concert admission is free, and no tickets are needed. For more information, call the Meadows School Division of Music at 214-7681951. — Victoria Winkelman
Park launches campaign Klyde Warren Park will launch its first public fundraising campaign — “i heart the park” — on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the park’s “Hearts in the Park” Valentine’s Day celebration. All donations raised during the campaign will go directly toward supporting the park’s free daily programming, which costs approximately 10 percent of the park’s annual budget. More information at iheartthepark. com. — Kelsey Martens
In This Issue
Along the Green Trail .............................................. 5 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.................................................. 8 Shop the Trail ........................................................... 8 Wagging the Trail ..................................................... 5 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly
Your favorite beau, or wife, husband, sister, Mom, partner, BFF or aunt will enjoy the way you look tonight, when you treat them to a lovely evening of “Her Song” at the Bath House Cultural Center, performed by Echo Theatre. Heck, they may even say you oughta’ be in pictures! The next day you’ll be walking down the sunny side of the street humming tunes like “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love, Baby,” while realizing what a difference a day makes. Playing at the Bath House Cultural Center Feb. 10-21, “Her Song,” is billed as “Music from the Great American Female Songbook — 1900s to 1940s.” coartistic director, Kateri Cale said. “This [‘Her Song’] is a show that we created and mounted last season and our audiences demanded that we bring it back for Valentine’s Day every year. Who
Photo by Pam Myers-Morgan
The Matt Tolentino Quintet backs Maranda Harrison (left) and Malcolm Beaty (right) in their rendition of “Hello! Ma Baby!”
are we to argue with a good idea?” There couldn’t be a more appropriate venue than the historic Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake Park, a 1930 deco building with its kitchy aura and mélange of art styles. “Her Song’s” music, composers and lyricists wrote songs ranging from 1899s “Hello! Ma Baby!” to 1908s “Shine on Harvest Moon and 1910s, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” to the 1930s with iconic numbers like, “Them There Eyes” and “Willow, Weep for Me.” You may remember the latter, which made a comeback by Clifford Brown in the 1990s and later by Chad & Jeremy, bringing it back and memorable to modern culture. Boomers may also remember the slow dance-able 1960s arrangement by The Lettermen of the romantic, 1936 Oscar-winning best song, “The Way You Look Tonight.” How many first kisses were to that Letterman’s background?
see ECHO on page 8
VALENTINE'S DAY
Roses can keep longer with these tips
By Juliette Coulter There’s nothing like fresh flowers around the house and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, there is no better time to stop and smell the roses. Dallas Arboretum’s vice president of gardens, Dave Forehand, shares his advice on preserving beautiful roses received from a loved one this holiday season. Follow these quick and easy tips in order to increase the life span of your roses: • W hen purchasing cut roses make sure the roses are stored in a cooler and the stems are immersed in water. • Cut the ends of the stems at 45 degree angle after you’ve received them. This cut will help the roses receive water and last longer. • Cut off any leaves so that they are not immersed in water. • Add the floral pack to preserve the flowers. • Keep the roses away from heaters. • Keep them out of the sun. Even though roses grow in full sun, cut roses are not fond of the sun. • Change water every two to three days or when water begins to look cloudy. • If you can put flowers in the refrigerator at night, they will last longer.
Photo courtesy of Dallas Arboretum
Keep your relationship with Valentine's Day roses long-lasting. To watch an instructional video with Dave Forehand, visit youtube.com/watch?v=1kBGLmKoPos.
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HOUSE CALL
Colon can be calling card
By Dr. Kimberly Washington
response from the levels of certain enzymes in your blood. Ultimately, to make the diagnosis, a colonoscopy is necessary. This The colon is a fascinating will allow the endoscopist to organ, primarily because of the visualize the mucosa (or inside) spectrum of diseases that affect of the colon and last portion of it. Adding to this list of diseases the small intestine to determine is inflammatory bowel disease if any of it looks inflamed. The (IBD). Historically, this has been areas of inflammation are biopdescribed as two separate diseases, sied to confirm involvement as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colithe pathology (or what the doctis. Now, it seems that IBD is more Dr. Washington tor sees under the microscope) like a spectrum of disease with is very characteristic. If no inCrohn’s being one end and ulcerflammation is identifiable with ative colitis being the other. I mean that to say the naked eye, random biopsies are taken, many people have symptoms that diagnose including some of the last portion of the small one or the other along with subtle symptoms intestine to determine if underlying inflamthat suggest the opposite. mation is present on a microscopic level. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory Crohn’s disease has no cure. It is, unfordisease of the intestine, which was discovtunately, a disease that will require lifelong ered by and named after Dr. Burrill Crohn in treatment. Oftentimes when an acute flare-up 1932. When healthcare providers use words occurs heralded by return of crampy abdomisuch as inflamed or inflammatory, it refers nal pain and bloody diarrhea, many patients to the body mounting an immune response require short courses of steroids for treatment. against what the body thinks is foreign or However, there are several medications which infected. On occasion, the body is wrong — are used for maintenance of the disease includit is mounting an immune response against ing two classes of drugs called aminosalicylates normal body tissue and this causes a disease and immunomodulators. These drugs basically state. Crohn’s, unlike ulcerative colitis, can suppress the immune system so that inflammaaffect the gastrointestinal system anywhere tion of the intestine decreases. from the mouth to the anus, although the Crohn’s is a relatively common disease, most common location is the last portion of affecting nearly 700,000 Americans. The the small intestine and the first portion of the disease tends to present in a bi-modal fashcolon. This results in relatively classic sympion, meaning there are two peak age groups toms that will usually trigger your primary who present with symptoms —those in their care physician to go down the appropriate 20s and those in their 50s. It is unclear what pathway to diagnosis and ultimate treatment. causes the disease, but there is believed to be Symptoms of Crohn’s disease include some genetic (familial) contributing factor long-standing diarrhea that will frequently as the disease tends to affect multiple family contain blood, rectal bleeding and crampy ab- members. If you have any of these symptoms, dominal pain. Other symptoms, which are no- it is important that you primary care doctor ticed but a bit less common than the previous- know about these in order to start the proly mentioned symptoms include weight loss, cess of diagnosis and treatment. fever and fatigue. Once these symptoms have Dr. Kimberly Washington, a general been elicited in the history portion of your surgeon at Highlander Surgical Associates visit, the next step will be lab work, which can in Arlington, maintains an interest in health show that your body has mounted an immune education and advocacy.
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Preachy ads part of big game By David Mullen
say “Sim, Sim Sala Bim,” which is what McMahon said to Johnny Carson when he came It’s the beginning of out as Carnac the Magnificent, February. How one of the greatare those New est bits ever on Year’s resolutions television. So I going? … Super got to thinking Bowl hype, fever or about Carson whatever is finally and Carnac, over. I saw a cop where he was a buy a Super Bowl sage that anticisquare at a popular pated the answer Greenville Avenue to every queswatering hole. I David Mullen tion. Answer: thought that was Gatorade. weird in a good Question: way. Hope he won. I didn’t … What does an alligator get on Once again this year’s batch of welfare? Answer: Disjoint. Super Bowl ads either played Question: What was dat hipit very safe, like the lost dog on pie smoking? Answer: Dustin the Budweiser ad found by the Hoffman. Question: Describe Clydesdales that was America’s someone cleaning off his most popular ad, or very Hoffman. Answer: Rose Bowl. preachy like the being a good Question: What do you say parent. With the year the NFL when it’s Rose’s turn at the had, I was wonder if the adver- bowling alley? … “Sim, Sim tisers were targeting NFL play- Sala Bim” actually goes back to ers with regard to responsible the great cartoon from 1964parenting … I was just telling 65 “Jonny Quest,” which his a friend of mine at Snookie’s pal Hadji used to say to him. on Oak Lawn about seeing It technically means nothing, Ed McMahon at Super Bowl but was supposed to mean XXVII in Pasadena (known “One thousand thanks” … I as the Leon Lett Bowl). The talked to one of my 29 couslocal team beat the Buffalo ins (two have passed away) Bills 52-17. There were incred- from Toluca Lake who I took ible celebrity sightings; it was to Super Bowl XXVII when “Hollywood Swingin’.” They I got a free ticket. Today, face should play the Super Bowl value for tickets from the at the Rose Bowl every year. NFL ranged from $800 to (One more reason Jerry Jones $1,900. Scalpers had them hates me.) So, I’m leaving after for as much as $10,000. He dinner on Tuesday night, and followed McMahon into the the Snookie’s busboy bows and Magic Johnson party when does a salute. I do as well and the security guy turned away.
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My cousin is very thin. Great champagne and shrimp he reported. You are welcome for the ticket … My tribute to Ernie Banks last week yielded the most positive response of any article I have written in the humble Katy Trail Weekly. But because we are a weekly, I did not get to beat Kevin Sherrington of the Dallas Morning News to the punch about honoring Banks in his hometown Dallas. Rename Fairmount Street Ernie Banks Way … In my opinion, there is no debate. Immunize. I made a joke a couple of columns ago about the measles virus outbreak at Disneyland, saying it started at the “101 Dalmatians” exhibit. Not funny anymore. There are almost 100 infected children. In my lifetime we virtually ended polio, tuberculosis, small pox, whooping cough, rubella, chicken pox, mumps and others child infections through immunization. It is utterly naïve not to mandate preventive medicine. We used to get shots in public school … Is heisting an ATM from inside of a store about the goofiest crime ever? Now, I have been below my maximum withdrawal limit before, but really? … “Parenthood” ended a six season run on NBC last week with another tear jerker. The cast cried so much on that show that they could have brought Texas out of our severe drought … Nolan Ryan turned 68 on Saturday.
HIP TO BE SQUARE
Can a major knee operation be avoided?
By Dr. Don Hohman dhohman@gdortho.com
Surgical interventions, including arthroscopic partial meniscectomy and loose body removal, are only recommended in osteoarthritic patients with mechanical symptoms. For paDr. Don Hohman tients with severe pain associated with osteoarthritis, surgical interventions such as
TEXAS cont'd from page 1 old, my Dad called me a pack rat. I would find all of these treasures that other people would throw out. The guy that would come down the alley and ride atop the city of Dallas sanitation truck was my very first hero. He got to go through everything and keep all of the good stuff.” While his collections did not directly lead him to journalism, he is still in search of hidden treasures today. Phillips graduated in 1969 from Bryan Adams High School. In journalism class his junior year, his teacher advised Phillips to go to college and pursue journalism. “I think you should concentrate on doing feature reporting,” she said. “I think you would be pretty good at it.” After starting at junior college, Phillips went to SMU and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1973 and a Master of Liberal Arts degree in 1977.
BREVITY
high tibial osteotomy, total knee replacement or partial knee arthroplasty, are often recommended. These procedures are considered end–stage surgical interventions and may be associated with complications. If you’ve been suffering from chronic achy knees and have not responded to ibuprofen, injections, knee surgery, knee braces or physical therapy, you may be a candidate for a minimally invasive solution. A procedure known as subchondroplasty treats bone defects in chronic bone marrow lesions, which is an abnormal swelling in the soft bone below the joint surface. Oftentimes patients who have bone marrow lesions suffer from pain, decreased function and cartilage destruction.
His professional heroes were local broadcaster Eddie Barker and CBS “On the Road” correspondent Charles Kuralt. A chance meeting with Barker at a lecture in journalism school landed Phillips a job as a “gofer” at KRLD-TV, the Dallas CBS affiliate at the time. Phillips learned to use a Bell & Howell film camera. In March 1970, he went to film a possible drowning at an area lake. When no reporter was available, he turned the camera around and filmed a report. His career in broadcast journalism began. Station consultants suggested that the news department start going out to the small towns around Texas and do “man-on-the-street” interviews. Phillips studied Kuralt’s segments that appeared on Fridays on the “CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite.” In October of 1972, what is now “Texas Country Reporter” began. When he finally got to talk to his mentor, Kuralt told Phillips “That is the best copy of what I do that
I have ever seen.” Phillips took that as a complement. “We really don’t have a favorite place — after 42 years of doing this — you can’t even remember every story. Sometime people come up to me and remind me what their story was. The last story you do tends to be your favorite.” “Texas Country Reporter” is the longest running, independent syndicate show in the U.S. “We made a smart decision early on that this isn’t a travel show or a food show,” Phillips said, “folks can do that on their own. We do stories about people. Everything we do is around a person.” Phillips has a production facility with 10 people in Dallas. Usually a producer and photographer accompany Phillips on road trips. “We are consistently wanting to plow new ground,” Phillips said. “We don’t do a story if we are not interested. “At first we shot everything on film and it was pretty basic,” Phillips said. “We
The condition typically leads to severe osteoarthritis and for some patients, total knee replacement. Subchondroplasty is a much simpler and less expensive procedure, which may offer the ability to extend the life of the knee by several years by supporting these areas, which for whatever reason seem to be weak and causing pain. During the procedure the surgeon uses a guide and special instrument to access the affected area, which has been identified on MRI. A special bone substitute material is injected into a small incision in the knee, which allows new healthy bone to repair the defect. This is typically done as an outpatient procedure and takes approximately 45 minutes or less and didn’t have computers, we didn’t have cell phones, we didn’t have the internet, and we didn’t have social media. Technology has changed, but the story telling has not changed one bit. “What I tell people,” Phillips said, “is that the story is never about what it is about. If someone is making widgets, we don’t care about the process. What we care about is why you are doing this, and how does it make you feel and what is it doing for other people. We try to make people forget there is a camera in the room. “We were down in the Hill Country last week shooting a number of stories,” Phillips said. “And the crew and I would say after we were done, ‘Well, that’s the best story we have ever done.’” And there are no plans to stop after 42 years. “Everybody here says, let’s make it to 50,” Phillips said. “Texas Country Reporter” and Bob Phillips are clearly on that road.
usually requires only a short period of rehabilitation, typically six weeks, as compared to four to six months for a knee replacement. Subchondroplasty is one of the most recent orthopaedic advancements with the hope of preserving the joint and avoiding further surgery. 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.
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MULL IT OVER
NFL fumbled Patriots situation
FITNESS ON THE TRAIL
Ways to work on muscles By Turner Cavender
a day or two to rest and rebuild between workouts to avoid injury. Many people like to alternate cardio Build muscle the safe way. and strength-training days. For example, For those wondering how to build Monday, Wednesday and Friday are cardio muscle, wonder no longer. By following days and Tuesday, Thursday these simple guidelines, you’ll and Saturday are focused on tighten, tone and increase your strength training. Then, alterstrength. And women, you don’t nate the muscle groups you need worry about bulking up to work so your muscles have man-size proportions. Strength even more time to recover. On training has that effect on males Tuesday focus on your chest, but not on females. shoulders and back; Thursday Contrary to what you go with legs and gluteals, and may believe, strength trainSaturday focus on your arms ing isn’t only for bodybuilders. Turner Cavender and abs. Besides adding muscle mass, strength training comes with a Eat for your muscles host of other benefits. It protects the health When you’re planning to strength train, of muscles and bones, reduces the risk of you’ll need to feed your muscles with the injury, helps control blood sugar, eases the right foods. Building strong muscles requires aches and pains of aging, defines muscles and a healthy balance of energy, protein, fats, viburns calories. tamins and minerals. You won’t be able to inIt’s easy to be intimidated by the weight crease your muscle mass if you cut too many room at your gym. Muscular bodies and spe- calories or if you fill up on sweets and junk. cial equipment can scare people away. Take Protein is especially helpful for building advantage of the knowledge offered by your new cells. Weightlifters who are serious about personal trainer and schedule a one-on-one gaining strength and muscle should aim to weight-training session to overcome your eat two grams of protein each day for every fear of weights. And if you’re new to strength pound they weigh. So, a person weighing 175 training, keep these tips in mind. should eat 350 grams of protein. Good sources of protein include cheese, protein shakes, Get acquainted with weights protein bars, nuts, eggs and meat. Building muscle is done by using some Before and after working out, fuel your sort of resistance. This may be in the form of muscles with a snack that includes both carbs your own body weight, free weights, weight and protein. Examples of workout snacks inmachines, cables or resistance bands. clude a whole-wheat chicken wrap, trail mix, Beginners should start slow and small an apple and cheese, peanut butter crackers to avoid injury and excessive soreness. Aim or a protein bar. to do several sets of eight to 10 repetitions or reps (a rep is completion of a single range of Hydrate your muscles motion) of each exercise, resting a few minBeing even a little dehydrated can hamutes between each set. Each week, increase per your performance at the gym. Don’t wait the amount of weight to challenge your until right before your workout to hydrate, muscles. but drink water throughout the day, as well as, before, during and after your workout so Give your muscles rest your muscles have the hydration they need When you push your muscles to work to function best. If your workout lasts longer harder than usual, tiny tears form in the than an hour, a sports drink may be helpful muscle tissue. Tearing your muscles sounds to restore your electrolyte balance. scary, but it’s both normal and essential to Turner Cavender is a certified and ligrow in strength and stamina. As these tears censed personal trainer and owner of Dallas heal and repair themselves, new muscle fiFit Body Boot Camp. "Remember, just a matbers grow. It’s important to give your muscles ter of doing it" #JAMODI. Turner@dallasfbbc.com
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Controversy surrounding the Patriots may deflate Tom Brady's fourth Super Bowl victory.
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com After 49 season ending games, 49 years of spectacles of varying degrees and 49 eventual champions, where does Sunday’s Super Bowl XLIX rate? Was it the greatest Super Bowl ever? In so many ways, it was, primarily because the game lived up to the hype. No two teams had ever entered a Super Bowl so even. Both the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks were 14-4 entering the game. The oddsmakers in Las Vegas had the game at “Pick’em.” Even the experts couldn’t predict which team would win. But events leading up to the Super Bowl may overshadow the game, where Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady won their fourth title in a 28-24 come from behind victory, and may also make the 2014 football season the most tarnished in pro football history. And it appears NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell knew all about it. The NFL mandates that players must talk to the media prior to the big game. Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch doesn’t like to talk. He answered 71 media questions with “I’m just here so I don’t get fined.” This week was filled with news of “deflategate,” when under-inflated footballs were apparently used by New England in the 45-7 AFC Championship win over the Indianapolis Colts at cold Gillette Stadium. When approached by Super Bowl host network NBC to do an interview with Bob Costas, Goodell declined in an obvious attempt to deflect “deflate-gate.” Goodell did hold a Friday press conference, but skirted many controversial issues. Funny how baseball is concerned with inflation of players from banned performance enhancing drugs. Football now has an issue regarding deflation. While most of “deflate-gate” centered on an under-inflated football being easier to throw and catch — especially in cold weather — it is a study on fumbles that actually may focus on the Patriots advantage and success.
In 1997, Brady and (now) Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning petitioned the league to change the rules. Both future Hall of Fame quarterbacks sought a ruling to allow teams to use their own footballs. It turns out to have had a significant impact on the game. According to a study by Sharp Football Analysis and reported by Breithart.com, “in 2014, the Patriots were just the third team in the last 25 years to never have lost a fumble at home” even though the team ran between 150 and 200 more plays this year than the two teams that had previously never lost a fumble at home. Since 2010, “Patriots players have fumbled (whether lost or recovered) once every 73 touches from scrimmage, which is 52 percent better than the league average. The next best team is the Ravens, who have fumbled once every 55 touches,” the Wall Street Journal noted. Players that left the Patriots and went on to other teams saw a significant increase in their rate of fumbles. “The thing is, every quarterback likes it a little bit different,” Brady told the (South Florida) Sun-Sentinel then. “Some like them blown up a little bit more, some like them a little more thin, some like them a little more new, some like them really broken in.” After the rule change, the 1997 Patriots finished an undefeated regular season before losing to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl XLII, ironically at the site of this year’s game, University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Everyone is talking about the Patriots scoring 10 unanswered fourth quarter points, and the questionable call by Seattle inside of the final minute of the game while at the New England 1-yard line where a run seemed the logical play. But just as questionable is how the Patriots got into the situation where they could win a fourth Super Bowl. The New England Patriots are NFL champions and apparently NFL cheaters. And it appears that Roger Goodell knew about it. We will soon learn if he will talk about it.
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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event. Feb. 6
324 Prospect Ave. Dallas, 75214 Times Ten Cellars
Open Classical Artist Series – Join us for our next Artist Series, "Journey of Light," featuring powerful performances of works by well-known masters Gustav Mahler and William Walton, as well as by local, contemporary composers. Show times and ticket prices vary. For more information visit openclassical.org.
Feb. 7
2600 Live Oak St. Dallas, 75204 214-671-0045
Latino Cultural Center – “The Trinity: Reflections Of A River, In Conjunction With The City Of Dallas’ Trinity Watershed Management” is currently in its sixth year. The contest has inspired people of all ages to visit the Trinity River corridor and enjoy local outdoor adventure. Year after year, these are moments of discovery that occur for the viewer through the wonderful images taken by professional, amateur and youth photographers. FREE!
Feb. 8
2520 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-671-1450
Dallas City Performance Hall – Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra presents Philharmonic and Wind Symphony. Both orchestras are comprised of musicians who are high school seniors or younger. 2:30 p.m. $5-$12
Feb. 9
2400 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Wyly Theatre – Oral Fixation presents “Two Peas in a Pod.” This month’s show will feature stories about siblings, best friends or lovers. Don’t discount the possibility of a great story about farming or cooking peas! 8 p.m.
Feb. 10 – 22
2403 Flora St. Dallas, 75313 214-880-0202
Winspear Opera House – From the creators of “South Park” comes the musical “The Book of Mormon.” See the nine-time Tony award winning Best Musical. Contains explicit language. Ticket prices and show times vary.
Feb. 12
2201 N. Field St. Dallas, 75201 214-428-5555
Perot Museum – Celebrate Darwin Day with us! We will be having special activies to celebrate science from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can engage in learning experiences with dinos, birds, skulls, animals, plants and more. And from 1–1:45 p.m. and 2–2:45 p.m., museum-goers can learn about the mystery of the mass dinosaur extinction in the auditorium.
Feb. 14 – 17
2010 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-979-6430
Crow Collection of Asian Art – See our new gifts from the collection of Trammell and Margaret Crow. Highlights include fine examples of Asian export porcelain, delicately carved jade vessels, and Japanese ivory netsuke. FREE!
Fri 2/6
Picture of the Week "Cavalia Odysseo" runs through Feb. 22 at Dr Pepper Park in Frisco. Send us a photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
Photo by Elise Verdoncq
Babe Ruth, b. 1895 Ronald Reagan, b. 1911 Bob Marley, b. 1945 Natalie Cole, b. 1950 Kathy Najimy, b. 1957 1778 – France recognized U.S.; England declared war on France.
Sat 2/7
Charles Dickens, b.1812 Laura I. Wilder, b. 1867 Garth Brooks, b. 1962 Chris Rock, b. 1966 Tina Majorino, b. 1985 1940 – Disney’s “Pinocchio” premiered.
Sun 2/8
Jack Lemmon, b. 1925 James Dean, b. 1931 Ted Koppel, b. 1940 Mary Steenburgen, b. 1953 Seth Green, b. 1974 1918 – “The Stars and Stripes” newspaper 1st published.
Mon 2/9
Ernest Tubb, b. 1914 Carole King, b. 1942 Alice Walker, b. 1944 Joe Pesci, b. 1943 Travis Tritt, b. 1963 1870 – U.S. National Weather Service established.
Tue 2/10
Jimmy Durante, b. 1893 Leontyne Price, b. 1927 Roberta Flack, b. 1937 Mark Spitz, b. 1950 Laura Dern, b. 1967 1863 – 1st fire extinguisher patented by Alanson Crane
Wed 2/11
Thomas A. Edison, b. 1847 Sheryl Crow, b. 1962 Jennifer Aniston, b. 1969 Brandy Norwood, b. 1979 Taylor Lautner, b. 1992 1752 – Pennsylvania Hospital opened -1st hosp. in America.
Thu 2/12
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EXTENDED RUN
'Odysseo' takes Dallas by stampede
By Shari Goldstein Stern
Donors and volunteers
show love and care in Dallas
DALLAS AFTERSCHOOL
Programs improve and enhance the quality of summer and after school time for children and adolescents.
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.
QW hat is your mission or highest
purpose? Dallas Afterschool’s mission is to improve the quality of afterschool and summer programs in our community. Our vision is that all children will have access to high quality programs that promote their intellectual, emotional and creative development. Our community will be enhanced through strong, successful students, safe neighborhoods, and development of qualified workforce for tomorrow.
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Q H ow many facilities are utilized?
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We work with 120 sites throughout Dallas.
QW hat are your critical needs now, be-
sides money donations? We are always in need of volunteers. From individuals to groups, volunteers are placed in our partner sites to lead hands-on activities with children during the hours of 3-6 p.m. on weekdays.
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QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?
e are excited to announce our annual AW
event, RECESS! Will take place Friday, May 1, at the home of Dallas philanthropist Faye Briggs. Please contact Jessica Dyer at jdyer@dallasafterschool.org
QW here do you receive the most help?
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supported by an amazing board and advisory council. Without their commitment to improving Afterschool, our
success would not be possible.
QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community? Research shows that by 6th grade, middle class children have had 6,000 more hours of enriching activities compared to underserved and disadvantaged children born into poverty. We are working to equip and educate program partners to close the opportunity gap. They support our teaching many useful skills in a safe environment during the critical hours of young people’s lives.
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QW hat is rewarding about your job?
A S eeing first hand the difference high quality programs make in the lives of children throughout Dallas is so fulfilling.
Q I n a short paragraph please tell how a
specific person or family was helped. Jose* is a child living in West Dallas. His parents have an eighth grade education and don’t speak English in the home. He was enrolled in Afterschool in the 5th grade. He only read at 2nd grade level when in the 7th grade. For any child, that would lead to frustration. Jose was no different and began to act out more during Afterschool programming. Intensive support was needed so he was assigned a dedicated adult in our tutor/mentor-tutoring program. At the beginning of 8th grade, he had progressed to reading at a 6th grade level. Jose has gained the confidence needed to succeed. His behavior has improved dramatically and he is much happier in school. Additionally, Jose continues to have support from his academic tutor while developing a close relationship with his adult mentor. * Jose’s name has been changed for privacy reasons.
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Jessica Dyer, Director of Development, answered our questions this week.
shari@katytrailweekly.com
Normand Latourelle, creator of “Cavalia Odysseo” told us he thinks most creatively, “when I get up in the morning.” It’s hard to comprehend that this brilliant mind imagined the “Odysseo” phenomenon before brushing his teeth. Surely he’d had two cups of espresso by the time he visualized tons of carousel descending from the rafters. When he dreamed of horses galloping through 80,000 gallons of water onstage, surely he must have been on protein shake. The innovator was also one of the founders of “Cirque du Soleil.” Latrouelle’s “Odysseo” is taking Dallas by a stampede…serenely. The $30 million spectacle at the Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco has been received with such awe that it’s been extended through Sunday, Feb. 22. Too many superlatives are necessary to effectively describe “Odysseo,” but they can be summarized in one: “Simply breathtaking.” The centuries-old bond between horses and mankind plays out dramatically amid stirring, modern technology. The gentle interaction between horses at liberty and a skilled horse whisperer is an homage to that tradition. A company of 47 twolegged artists comprises highly trained acrobats, aerialists, riders, dancers and musicians from 11 countries. The international cast represents the U.S., Canada, Brazil, France and Poland. There are also natives of Russia, Ukraine, Japan, Belgium and Guinea, Africa. “Odysseo’s” 63 gallant Equine performers are breeds including Appaloosa,
Photo by Chris Waits
Austin, Texas’ Sam Alvarez brings a lifetime of experience, remarkable stamina and unbridled athleticism to the "Odysseo" stage. Arabian, Canadian, Holsteiner and Lusitano. Other breeds in the troupe are Oldenburg, Paint, Quarter Horse, Lipizzan, Spanish Purebred and Warmblood. Horses represent Spain, Portugal, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Canada and the U.S., and have names like Equador, Gaditano and Intrepido. Cowboy, Frosty and Gus are from the U.S. The majestic animals are pampered daily, including a shower, grooming and massage. The stunning horses spend a lot of quality time with their riders and are free to roam and play outside the corrals every day. Each year the horses consume 15,000 bales of premium hay and 70,400 lbs. of Purina grains. Sundays’ special treats are apples, carrots, bananas and pears. The result is a series of wonders displaying humans’ uncanny talent and horses’ tireless grandeur. Add cutting edge technology, multimedia and special effects and you take home an unforgettable experience. A magnificent carousel, with faux horses descends from the rafters, spinning slowly onto the 17,500 sq. ft. stage, while 12 performers
make an entrance on horseback. Amazing feats of physicality are accomplished high up on poles by fearless aerialists and acrobats. Extending horizontally from one of those poles, with his athletic body held in place by his own strength is native Texan, Samuel Alvarez from Austin. Alvarez is an aerial acrobat, who said he began gymnastics training at age six, and fell in love with the art. He was also a competitive diver for many years. He is trained in styles of dance including ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop and Latin. Alvarez has traveled the world as an aerial and acrobatics specialist, performing with a number of international companies in festivals, cabarets and on television shows. Then 17 years ago, he wrote to “Cirque du Soleil.” “I was curious about the process of becoming a “Cirque” performer. I spoke about my past training experience and then, for some strange reason, I was provoked to write a poem for them,” the artist said. Two weeks later, he received an invitation to audition for “Cirque” in Chicago. “That alone put my head in the clouds for a few weeks,” he quipped. In the late 1990s he joined “Cirque du Soleil,” and then started with the original cast of “Odysseo” in 2011. The Texan, who has family in Dallas as well as Austin, said that, while travelling the world, people ask if he owns a horse. “All Texans do, right? But others find it strange that I’m from Texas and don’t know how to ride a horse,” he said. Alvarez added, “Dallas audiences have treated us
see STAMPEDE on page 8
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
ACROSS 1. Jewelry box 6. British dandy 10. Great destruction 15. Exploding stars 20. Nader or Bellamy
21. Zahn or Abdul 22. Quested of "A Passage to India" 23. Get used to 24. "The Zoo Story" penner
25. Place to wed 26. Town — 27.Detect 28. Livelihoods (2 wds.) 30. Fortune (2 wds.) 32. More idle
33. Thoughts 35. Lampreys 36. Subsides 39. Windhoek's cont. 40. Footed vase 41. Shoe-wiping place
42. Drops the ball 46. Lao-Tzu's "way" 47. Moonbeam 48. Bait fish 51. Movie with a posse 53. Track-meet org. 54. Parka 56. Gladly, old-style 57. Horse's ankles 59. Bass or alto 61. Lean person 62. Mesa's cousin 63. Wee parasite 64. Exxon — spill 65. Self-defense art 67. Mr. Feliciano 68. A hundred percent 69. Big celebration 72. Shogun's capital 73. They have moons 76. Museum employees 80. NFL gains 81. "How've ya —?" 82. Math subj. 83. Conforming to facts 85. Showy yellow moths 86. Farm feline 88. Eclipse 92. Reuben bread 93. Pentathlon event 94. Stein filler 95. Padlock adjunct 96. Home furnishing (2 wds.) 99. European capital 102. Desert feature 103. Air-lifted 104. "Gigi" composer 108. Curie or Antoinette 109. Sounds gruff 110. Untold centuries
PAGE 5 111. Sci-fi weapons 112. Afore 113. Spanish carnival 115. Chatty starling 116. Dude, Jamaica-style 117. Hyundai rival 118. Video-game name 120. Bad-mouth 121. Links org. 123. Pooch 124. — spumante 125. Hall-of-Famer — Speaker 127. Fountain in Rome 129. Mechanic's job, at times 131. Amtrak's Acela (2 wds.) 135. Functional 140. Diva's tunes 141. Afterward 142. Kremlin name 143. Waited in line 144. Give off, as sweat 145. Delete a file 146. Carve a canyon 147. Macbeth's title 148. Lemon peels 149. Pub throws 150. Large purse 151. Tuxedo trim DOWN 1. Jam-pack 2. Comet — -Bopp 3. Napoleon's island 4. Stints 5. Frat letter 6. Motormouth 7. Toward the edge 8. Greenhouse tray 9. Iran's language 10. Virus carrier, maybe
WAGGING THE TRAIL
11. TV's — Monk 12. Marble markings 13. Cassini of fashion 14. Toddlers' safety items (2 wds.) 15. Twangy 16. Port in Denmark 17. FedEx trucks 18. Lhasa — 19. Flower part 21. Calm 29. Angler — Walton 31. Nerve network 34. Smite a knight 36. Depot info 37. Judge's bench 38. Oaf 41. Slap together 43. Foray 44. Compete at Indy 45. Canal of note 47. Pasta-sauce brand 48. Lynx and ocelot 49. Mooch (2 wds.) 50. Half of "deux" 51. Sonnet stanza 52. I nsulation meas. (hyph.) 55. Indian potentate 56. Japanese bedrolls 57. Many Vietnamese 58. Belgian river 60. Earthenware pot 62. Stick around 64. Fuzzier 66. Hissed at 67. Medicinal root 69. Sock hop locale 70. Hubbub 71. Baton Rouge inst. 74. Memory glitches 75. Scatters 77. Jag 78. Woodland creature
79. NNW opposite 81. Conviction 84. Meg or Nolan 87. Rani's garment 89. Kirk's lieutenant 90. Foul-smelling 91. Beauty parlor 93. "I" problems 97. Gossipy Barrett 98. — Bator 99. Fr. ladies 100. Bern's river 101. Remnant 102. Speaker's platform 103. Tina of "30 Rock" 105. Cartoon shrieks 106. Subpoena 107. Mr. Morales 109. Raised the hackles 111. Mr. Spock's forte 114. Blue-pencil 115. Dallas cager 116. Illinois city 119. Finally (2 wds.) 121. Druid or shaman 122. Romance et al 123. Multiply, to amoebas 124. Whodunit's Christie 126. Sits down 127. Volga language 128. Cay 129. "Like it — — ..." 130. Snug retreats 131. Dylan contemporary 132. Try to influence 133. Commits perjury 134. — avis 136. Mr. Saarinen 137. Gravy vessel 138. J ennifer on "WKRP" 139. Blissful spot
OFF THE MARK
Toys should be a ball of fun for dogs
By Susan Strough
“release” and “leave it” command. Some enjoy playing with the empty toy. Playing folks still perpetuate the myth that playwith an animal carcass, albeit fake, can ing tug of war will make your dog agbring much joy to your best friend. There are a lot of toys for dogs on the gressive. That’s poppycock. If your dog These three toys provide the bare market but most dogs only is going to become aggressive essentials. One toy that I love but did need a few. I often visit people you don’t have to play tug with not include in my top three is a ball/ who have a basket of dog toys him to bring that out. With rope combo. With these toys the human collecting dust. I’m going that said, your dog may have can throw the ball by the attached rope to give you a breakdown of the potential to behave aggres- further than if they were just throwing the essential toys. Every dog sively during a game of tug if a ball. The rope will allow for a game of needs a ball, a rope and a he has gotten it into his head tug, as well as fetch, and keeps hands stuffed toy (stuffing optional). that the rope belongs to him. dog-saliva free. I keep two at my store for These three toys address a If you’ve trained your dog well sale that I like very much. One is made dog’s primal instincts and for enough to release and leave the of rope entirely and the other is a rubber Susan Strough rope any attitude of entitlesome, traits for which they ball with a nylon handle. were bred. When sharing A ball is the quintessential dog toy toys with your dog allowing dogs to express their retrievhe should be supering genes. Even if your dog wasn’t bred vised to ensure that to retrieve it’s very possible that your he will not chew on dog can learn this skill. It’s a wonderful the toy. If he takes way to exercise your dog without a lot of to chewing on a physical effort on your part. In addition particular toy it to exercise you can use a game of fetch as should be put away a training lesson teaching the dog to refor your dog’s safety trieve, return and release the ball. When and only brought Photos by Susan Strough choosing a basic ball for your dog shop out for play time (Left) Rope/Ball Combo. (Above) Nitro takes a for hard (durable) natural rubber. The when a responsible break in the stock room after a game of fetch. glue in tennis balls, when activated with human is present. saliva, can erode the enamel of a dog’s ment should remain at bay. Try to encourage the dog to play with teeth. Natural rubber is the best choice The last toy to consider is a stuffed the toy as it was intended. No matter and washes easily with warm water and (or not) toy with a squeaker. Offer them how safe or durable the manufacturer soap. Choose a size that is appropriate to something with fur (faux, of course) that claims it’s toys to be never leave your your dog’s mouth. they can shake, squeak, and throw in the dog alone with a toy until you know him The next toy you might consider is air. Pay mind to the squeaker. If it comes well enough to know what is safe to leave a rope for tugging. Any sturdy rope will out, throw it away to prevent ingestion. with him. Bowel obstructions are dando. Tugging is a fun game that simulates Same goes for the stuffing. And on that gerous and costly. Follow my safety tips the tearing of a carcass (sorry). Playing note, there’s no point in scolding your and enjoy playing and training with your tug with my students and my own boy is dog for pulling out the stuffing. It’s only dog and these essential toys one of my favorite ways to train. While natural. Let him have his fun and then Susan Strough is an owner at RAW playing tug I’m able to practice the throw away the stuffing. He will still by Canines First and a dog trainer. info@rawbycaninesfirst.com
By Stella Wilder
The coming week is likely to see many individuals digging themselves out of all manner of personal and professional holes, ruts that have resulted from any number of causes, from bad decisions to accidental missteps to disadvantageous relationships, and the like. Everyone will be tempted to say, "It's not my fault," and there is something to this, surely! The whole truth, however, is just as the adage suggests: "It takes two to tango," and everyone will have to face the music in order to make up for lost ground. There should be no lasting ill effects, but that doesn't mean that negative developments are not deeply felt. On the contrary, the bad is still bad, and the good is still good. Much will depend on the timeliness of decisions; anyone who is ready to pull the trigger and move when the time is right will surely benefit. Even then, those who are unaware of their surroundings, or of unseen influences, may not be able to benefit as much as they might otherwise. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) The outlook will be much brighter than you may have anticipated. The recent past gives you a fine perspective. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You'll be able to respond to another's enthusiasm with even greater enthusiasm. You can surely concoct something together.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) There's little chance of being left out; others are keenly aware of what you have to offer, and they look forward to it. (March 6-March 20) – You'll enjoy a renewed sense of purpose, yet you will still have the flexibility you require to explore your options freely. ARIES (March 21-April 4) That which was bad may be transformed into something good, and the opposite is not likely to happen. (April 5-April 19) – You seem to know what another is up to, yet you still might be surprised — in a good way. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You'll enjoy seeing things through a new lens. What happens as a result can be long remembered — and built upon, too. (May 6-May 20) – You will almost certainly feel as though that one particular burden has been lifted from your shoulders. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You don't want to wait to do that which must be completed before the week is out. Get it done as soon as possible, and consider it a triumph. (June 7-June 20) – An adventure unfolds, requiring you to do certain things that you didn't think would come naturally.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) You'll have the strangest feeling that you're doing something you've done before – in fact, the entire week could seem "recycled" in some way. (July 8-July 22) – The more critical you are of others, the more criticism you will, in turn, attract. There's no need to be that way. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You may receive kind words from one who is in a position to ask something from you when the time is right. Do you believe what you hear? (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You have one or two serious questions to ask, and no one is likely to be forthcoming with the answers. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) That which was only a hobby may become something more before the week is out. Much depends on who is watching you at this time. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You'll finally feel as though someone in particular is ready to validate you in some way — and indeed, you deserve it! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You can be more patient and more soft-spoken. In this way, you'll be able to judge others as they are, in a more natural light. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22)
Copyright 2015 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. – Your energy is on the rise, but you may have to work harder than others to channel that energy into a single productive endeavor. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may find yourself engaged in a game of one-upmanship with someone who is perhaps better equipped than you — for now. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You may not know how to express yourself in the most efficient way as the week opens, but you can get the message across eventually. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) Slow and steady wins the race for some, but you are ready to spring into action and do as much as you can as quickly as possible. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – The unusual and the controversial come together in a way that has you winning praise from those who were your critics in the past. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You can make your presence felt in a subtle manner. You don't want to step on any toes. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – Avoid any selfish impulses. The more you strive to give to others, the more you'll get in return.
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FEBRUARY 6 - 12, 2015
By Candy Evans
fast: I want Pete Carroll and I want him to live with me in this new That wasn’t an Lisa Besserer listThis home is located at 5344 Surrey Circle in Dallas and is listed for $3,799,000. earthquake in East ing at 5344 Surrey Dallas on Sunday Circle in Dallas. morning. No, that Breathtaking was the demoliSanta Barbara beauty nestled tion of the old IBM on a Bluffview creek. The cool building on Central California style, the huge winExpressway where dows that bring the outdoors Trammell Crow right into every room, and the BCRE plans to build Candace Evans myriad of living areas that are a Sam’s Wholesale all sophisticated but easy. This is Club. The whole a home Pete Carroll would feel thing has been so contentious, and totally at home in. I would even let we’ve been covering it for months. him put his feet on the furniture. He CandysDirt.com is the epicenter could invite Tom Brady over to help of real estate news in North Texas, deflate the pool toys. you should be reading! I guess the Surrey Circle was built in 1941 big box store will pull a bigger and on a lush one-half acre lot on one of faster return on investment than a Bluffview’s better streets. The home mixed-use village would have: the was completely remodeled in 2009, box goes up faster, cheaper, pays rent lending it full charm. The materiand kicks off profits. (Though, as I als used in the new version are of pointed out in the spring, Sam’s is amazing quality — in fact, the home visible from almost every window. getting your butt bit off. generally not doing as well as Costco. is ready for an Architectural Digest The master is on the first floor and The home jam packs beautiWhich is coming to an area near us photo shoot. Floors are tile, rich dark massive, (and SEXY), with a sitting ful living into 6,996 square feet, all in Preston Hollow at LBJ). Multi-use wood and stone. area, fireplace, balcony and huge of it wonderful and EXTREMELY would have been more expensive to Look at the kitchen: Carrera master bath with soaking tub and PRIVATE, tailor made for Mr. build, and taken about three years to marble, commercial appliances, a towel warmer. Four more bedrooms Carroll and moi. show a profit. The Real Estate biz is PIZZA OVEN, even a deep fat fryer are upstairs with a media room. The What’s that you say? I have a almost totally dependent on timing. for our turkey next Thanksgiving. home even has an original wine celsnowball’s chance of getting this guy Three to four years down the road The apron on the island and all cuslar with a cooling system. to Dallas, much less to 5344 Surrey puts us at 2019, and I have heard tom cabinets are made of Brazilian The outdoor living area boasts Circle? I think maybe I have a five reports that we could see a cooling of rosewood. Top of the line appliances a second kitchen and fireplace. Oh, percent chance; a football team startthe market by 2017. and energy-efficient windows, the and there is also a Mosquito Nix ing at the 25-yard line and down Yikes! That’s why I have to move negative edge pool, spa and creek are system, so you can enjoy it without three points with 20 seconds left in
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Photos courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's
the game will win about 5 percent of the time. Whatever. Whether Carroll made a bad call, or is protecting one of his underling coaches, how great is he to take full responsibility into those beautiful blue eyes? Carroll also took responsibility afterward, telling his puffy-eyed players, “There’s really nobody to blame but me.” “I don’t want them to think anything other than that,” Carroll said. “A very, very hard lesson. I hate to learn the hard way, but there’s no other way to look at it right now.” It’s a haunting moment for a franchise that was so close to bliss. You want bliss? 5344 Surrey Circle, just on the market and listed for $3,799,000. And hot — like someone I know in Seattle! Yeah, we’re married, but who cares! We are BOOMERS! 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!
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Another crack like that and I am out of here By Naima Montacer @naimajeannette
Do you have dry cracking skin from the harsh winter weather? The dry heat in our buildings is pulling every ounce of moisture out of our pores combined with cold temperatures that do not encourage us to Naima Montacer rehydrate with ice cold water. Sound familiar? This time of year, we all are left with dry skin longing for lotion. What lotion do you pick up? The choices are endless and hard to decipher which are the best for you and the environment. You may be surprised to find out that many of the lotions on the shelves contain harmful chemicals such as parabens, petroleum products, alcohols and aluminums. Phthalates, found in many beauty products, is a known endocrine disrupter found to “interfere with the body’s endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological and immune effects in both humans and wildlife” (National Institute of Health and Environmental Services). Phthalates have been linked to medical issues such as infertility, sperm damage and birth defects. When we lather up after the shower, we are inundating our skin with harmful chemicals that over time build up in our bodies. It’s easy to see if the package itself is environmentally friendly, (can it be recycled and is it made from recycled products) but the ingredient list is where it starts sounding like another language. The owners of our local environmentally friendly spa, The Green Lotus, put it simply, “If I can’t pronounce it, I don’t
put it on my skin or eat it.” The Green Lotus opened in 2012 after owners T.J. Mundell and Timmy Patterson took a chance to make a spa as environmentally conscious as they are from the products to the energy they use. The Green Lotus offsets some of the energy used in the spa with an on-site wind turbine that also powers their electric car station out front. They take their skin care and environmental impact seriously and are looking forward to lessening their footprint in the future with solar panels. They also have hopes of creating their own organic eco-conscious skin line. Mundell and Patterson recommended some skin care lines to me, but after a bit of research, I’m more excited to see what they come up with locally that keeps our environment in mind. So what can you put on your skin now? Simplify. Don’t be fooled by false Photo by Naima Montacer marketing and start reading The Green Lotus (thegreenlotusspa.com), a local environmentally friendly spa, plants a tree through plantabilyour ingredient labels. Go lion.org for every service performed at the spa. organic, at least with your can be found in our kitchens. The same oils opportunity to try out the oils. Don’t be worlotion. Organic requires we use to cook with can provide our skin with ried about a greasy residue on your skin. Use a that products were not grown with fertilizers moisture, protection and vitamins without the small amount and rub it in, there’s no mess. or pesticides, which is healthier for you and added chemicals and emulsifiers. Emulsifiers When buying oils, seek out cold pressed, keeps these toxic chemicals out of our waterare added to lotions and soaps to allow the organic or raw forms to get the least refined ways. You can also use the GoodGuide app mixing of oils and water based products. product possible. The simpler the product, the to find the best beauty products rated on the These emulsifiers can leave residue on your better for you, and the less resources went into environment, social and health impacts. skin clogging your pores. Buying products manufacturing. It’s impossible to avoid every It turns out some of the best moisturizers that are made from one ingredient eliminates synthetic chemical in your life, but buying the need for emulsifiers. whole ingredients to use for your skin care can The oils most commonly recommended as be an easy way to cut out the harmful toxins all over moisturizers are olive oil, grapeseed oil you’re applying directly to your skin. It’s better and coconut oil. I keep all three on hand and al- for you and our environment. ternate through the three on my face and body. Naima Montacer is a freelance writer Especially this time of year when not much and conservationist. View more at her website of your body needs sun protection, take the EnviroAdventures.com.
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LOOK INSIDE THE RESTAURANT
Recipe of the Week
Origin Kitchen orders up orginality
By Dotty Griffith
dottykgriffith@gmail.com Origin Kitchen + Bar is a comeback kid, a place to watch — and dine — under the whisk in the hand of executive chef Scott Tobey. Some of the Dotty Griffith opening months were rocky. I visited and wasn’t impressed. I was wowed on a more recent visit. Tobey, a former member of chef Stephan Pyles cadre, took me through his menu. I tasted some of the dishes he showcased to replicate what’s going on with the dinner menu. He also paired with the dishes. Kitchen confidential: Origin is stealthily gluten free and paleo friendly. I’ll explain more about that later. My bottom line: Origin dishes are ambitious and sophisticated. Tobey and crew have built a wine list that compliments the food: Worth a second — or a first look. Some of the standouts included mussels with white wine broth, paired with a Wild South Sauvignon Blanc. A sprinkling of finely grated lemon peel added just the right touch of verve to this warming, cosseting starter. Braised beet salad, another total refresher attributable to “lemonette” dressing (made with lemon juice instead of vinegar) showed nicely with Dipinto Pinot Noir. Dishes like Duck and Dumplings were stunningly satisfying, especially with a glass of Altocedro Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. The dumplings are made in the Italian style known as gnocchi, are mama mia comfort food, little pillows of potato and flour plumped by beaten egg. The smoothly piquant Dijon mustard laced sauce tied the elements together.
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Duck and Dumplings.
Paleo Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart. Do not skip dessert! Tobey’s kitchen knocks the last course out of the park with sweet endings like Blueberry Ginger Compote. The zingy candied ginger played so nicely against the Vertikal Riesling dessert wine. The really big finish came with Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart, made with a crust of dark cocoa and date puree. No flour. The garnish of Toasted Almond Coconut Fluff is achieved with rice starch. No flour for you gluten freebies. Trust me with this dessert you won’t feel like you’re eating a dessert made with “healthy for you” substitutes. With Messias Port, it is a dessert fit for a traditional French pastry lover.
Though Origin doesn’t proclaim dishes to be gluten free or paleo and not all are, many fall within the strictures, Tobey said. “So many diners want to eat this way, that’s the way we do it,” he explains. Origin also serves lunch and focuses on the brunch-obsessed on weekends. The finesse and creativity embodied in many of the dishes bring to mind The Bronx Cafe, for those of you with long memories or deep Google’s. That’s the small Oak Lawn restaurant (no longer around) where Stephan Pyles was first noticed for his cooking that far exceeded the mandate of the restaurant. Tobey similarly aims high.
These can be assembled and wrapped in foil ahead of time and frozen for several days. (Remember to add about 15 minutes of baking time if you freeze them.) Double (or triple) the recipe if you’re feeding a crowd!
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Heat the oven to 350F. Leaving them connected, slice the rolls in half crosswise to make two large pieces. Spread the cut sides with dijonnaise. Layer on the meat, cheese and pickles, making sure they are evenly distributed. Cover with the top half. Stir together the butter, Worcestershire and onion powder. Drizzle the mixture evenly over the top. Wrap the whole thing in foil and bake until the bottom is browned and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Cut into individual sandwiches and serve.
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1 package Hawaiian bread (12 rolls) 1/4 cup dijonnaise 20 slices ham or turkey (or a mix) 5 slices Swiss or Muenster cheese 6 sandwich-sliced pickles (or 12 pickle chips) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Recipe by Sara Newberry
Directory of Area Places of Worship 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 Park Cities Presbyterian Church (PCA) 4124 Oak Lawn, 75219……………………214-224-2500 Sunday Worship and Classes: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am Wednesday Vespers with Communion: 5:30 pm www.pcpc.org For inclusion rates & publishing deadlines, call 214-27-TRAIL
HANDY-MAN SERVICE MIKE'S Handyman Services Experienced Handyman Small jobs Welcome All types of repairs References Available Call Mike…214.413.8224 TEXAS’ BEST PAINTING Interior & Exterior home painting serving Dallas area for over 25 years. Your neighborhood master painter. Free Estimates. 214-527-4168 Air Conditioning, Htg. Son of Man Air and Heat Service calls … $39.95 1 lb of Freon … $89.95 2-ton systems as low as
$3,195. Call today: 214-351-1132 Tx Lic. # TACLA27258C Jesse’s A/C and Appliance Service Experienced, professional service for your Washer, Dryer, Oven, Range, Freezer, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Cooktop, etc. Phone: 214-660-8898 Cell: 214-769-2483 Tx Lic. # TAC-LB13304C
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CNA caregivers wanted Competitive wages and health insurance offered. Need caring and dedicated staff. Please call 972-423-3600 Receptionist / Admin. Asst. position avail. Interesting office handles accident reconstructions. We're the CSI of auto accidents! Office is casual, located in Lakewood. Mon-Fri: 8 am - 5 pm. MUST know MS Office & able to speak with clients. Attention to detail & good initiative are required. Send resume to: Barbara@ scientificanalysisinc.com 214-320-8686
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Windsor Maid Services We make your castle sparkle! Nationally Certified Trainer. State-of-the-art equipment. Chemicalfree or green available. windsormaidservices.com 214-381-MAID (6243)
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Scene Around Town By Society Editor Sally Blanton Reception for The Warren Center “Best Friends and Fashion” Edo Popken, Galleria
Ben Smithee, Edo Popken, Heidi Gerber
TWU Celebration
“The Dean’s List”
Inauguration of Dr. Carine Feyten Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences
CEO Steve Love, Chad Wick, TWU Chancellor Dr. Carine Feyten, Dr. Stephen Mansfield
Alfred Rivas, Susan Stout, Sheila Haley, Heather Norris
Holiday Wine Sale Tasting Room
Kris Gardener, Jackie Church
AIDS Services of Dallas
“No Tie” Dinner & Dessert Kick Off Scott + Cooner
Dr. Brian Rich and Rayann Rich
Chairs Sterling and Jody O’Donnell, David Nelson, Dennis Kershner
Steve Kemble, LeeAnne Locken
Christie Bendele, Craig Marson
Martin Luther King Symposium
The Dallas Institute Presents Stage Play Performance Hall, Arts District
Shelley Tims, Allison Edwards
Paris Ivanissevich, Macarena Ivanissevich, Prof. Jonathan Rieder, Marie Brehm
Playwright T. Jonathan Norton, Willie Pearl Mackey King, Jonathan Rieder, Director Derrick Sanders, Institute Director Dr. Larry Allums, Producer Will Power
Karen McMahon, Meridith Adams
SHOP THE TRAIL COMMUNITY COUNTS. KEEP IT LOCAL.
LUCAS STREET ANTIQUES AND ART GALLERY
Dallas’ newest antiques and art gallery Stop by and browse over 60 booths of Mid-Century Modern, Urban Contemporary, Industrial, Primitive, Shabby Chic furniture and a great selection of original art, photographs and sculpture. Check out the wonderful selection of rugs, lamps and a large number of African and American large game head mounts. Located at the end of Market Center Blvd. at Harry Hines, directly behind the Holiday Inn Hotel. www.LucasStreetAntiques.com 2023 Lucas Dr. Dallas, TX 75219 214-559-9806 Mon-Fri: 10-6 Saturday 11-5 Sunday 12-5
STAMPEDE cont'd from page 4 as if they’re cheering on their own kids at a football game. That welcoming energy is contagious. The more the audience cheers - the more we want to please.” About Texas hospitality, Alvarez said eloquently: “Coming from Texas, I’ve always been proud of how hospitable we all are. A stranger would stop to help you change that tire; a stranger would let you cut in front of them in a line; a stranger would smile, nodding his head, while saying ‘hi’ and ‘have a good day;’ a stranger would hold the door open for you. I grew up with the idea that we all were here to help each other out and treat each other with respect.” He added, “I’m happy for all of my friends in the show who are finally getting to experience how warm Texans can be. I’ve heard nothing but good things about their time here.” All of Alvarez’s Texas family have seen or have plans to see the show. “They are extremely excited, and it’s something special to be performing for your family. Nerves, excitement and then comforting all at once. It’s
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definitely motivating. I’m loving it!” Ethereal music from drums, bass, guitar, violin and dream-like vocals at work set the tranquil aura. One patron observed that the moving music brings additional dimension to the beauty onstage. “The exotic music, which seems to have some eastern origin, slows the activity down to a magical place.” Despite a miracle of energy on stage, audiences can find serenity in the sights and sounds. Odysseo is a relaxing two magical hours. The 30-minute intermission vs. the usual 15 is surely designed to give two-legged and four-legged performers a rest, but producers must appreciate the opportunity for sales of food, drinks and a plethora of lovely, albeit pricey keepsakes. The tour, which began in Montreal in 2011 will have played in 19 cities, when it ends with Toronto and Montreal following Dallas (Frisco). Odysseo is a mesmerizing, once in a lifetime experience and an opportunity not to be missed. Tickets range from a well-spent $29 – to a high-touch rendezvous package at $129 to $229. For tickets, call 1-866-999-8111 or visit cavalia.net.
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AARON BROTHERS FRAMING
New store open in West Village The ultimate framing experience is here! For over 65 years, Aaron Brothers has been committed to leading the industry in design craftsmanship. Every framer is AB Certified in design, and we treat your artwork with the utmost care. It’s part of our White Glove Promise. Our experts can work within your budget to help you create something truly original for your home. 3700 McKinney Ave, Suite 134, Dallas, TX 75204, across from West Village Shopping Center 214-306-6392 • Open daily 11am – 7pm aaronbrothers.com
ECHO cont'd from page 1 Echo Theatre has transformed the Bath House into a supper club, complete with candle-lit, white table clothed cocktail tables and a dance floor for this very special occasion. Patrons can look forward to enjoying light refreshments and sparkling wine. Special local guest stars may pop in at any time. Directed by Shelby-Allison Hibbs, “Her Song” was conceived and developed by Annie Benjamin, Kateri Cale, Lorena Davey, Terri Ferguson and Shelby-Allison Hibbs. Scott A. Eckert provides musical direction, while Matt Tolentino and his 18-piece band, the Singapore Slingers, provides the nostalgic music. A native East Dallasite, Woodrow Wilson alumna and Echo company member, Tolentino formed the Singapore Slingers in 2007. The musician said, “We play around town just about anywhere they'll have us, but our most popular haunts are the Bath House, Pocket Sandwich Theater and the Kessler Theater.” Watch for more about Matt Tolentino and his bands in a future issue. The Echo Room Crooners are Lulu Glaser, the Madcap Princess by Annie Benjamin; The Mellifluent Voice of Adelaide Hall by Lola McClendon; Babe Lowry, Proprietress by Kateri Cale; Famed Spanish Soprano Maria Galvany by Lorena Davey; Edith “La Sylphe” Langerfeld, Proprietress by Terri Ferguson; Blanche Tate, Sweetheart of the Lake by Maranda Harrison; Comic Songmeister, Digby Bell by Malcolm Beaty and Musical Heartthrob, Montague Love by Jonathan Garcia. Remember to shine up your dancing shoes! “Her Song” plays at the historic Bath House Cultural Center, 521 East Lawther Drive. Performances are Tuesday–Saturday at 8 p.m., with Saturday Matinees at 2 p.m. “Cover charge” ranges from $30-$40. Ask about prices for the new, special “Valentine’s Package” and “Proposal Package.” For tickets, call 214-904-0500 or visit reservations@echotheatre.org. For additional information, visit echotheatre.org.
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'Black or White' ultimately not colorful enough
By Chic DiCiccio @Chiccywood
There are plenty of reasons why “Black or White” fails. It’s schmaltzy and has far too many intentionally created moments hoping that you dive for the Kleenex. However, the subject matter, even when fumbled, is thought provoking and fairly brave. Of course, there is the danger of director/writer Mike Binder, a white guy, jumping with both feet into a story about race. Unfortunately, the delivery of Binder’s story is what is at fault in “Black or White.” There are great points made by several characters, white and black included, but there are far too many moments when that message is spoon fed to you as if there’s no possible way an audience could interpret what that message is. “Black or White” starts on what Elliot Anderson (Kevin Costner) calls the worst day of his life. His wife has tragically died, and he is left alone to take care of his granddaughter, Eloise (Jillian Estell). There is quite a bit of back-story on how Elliot and his wife came to care for their daughter’s child. Her father, Reggie (André Holland), is black, and his various problems are slowly divulged in a very effective, interesting way. As one would assume, Eloise’s paternal side of her
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Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer star in the schmaltzy "Black or White." family is black. Rowena Jeffers (Octavia Spencer) is her grandmother and once she learns that Elliot’s wife, with whom she had a great relationship, has died, Rowena quickly acts and attempts to get custody of Eloise. This sets up what could easily be a stereotypical battle between the rich, white lawyer living in his Los Angeles palace and the poor, black realtor living across the street from a crack den in Compton. Binder smartly avoids all these clichéd preconceptions and frames Elliot as an angry, bitter old alcoholic, while Rowena manages six businesses and cares for most of her extended family. Each side lawyers up, with Elliot enlisting his law firm partner, Rick (Bill Burr).
Rowena happens to have a brother, Jeremiah (Anthony Mackie), which is an exceptionally successful family attorney. If each conversation wasn’t so forced, this dilemma would be very convincing. Elliot’s lawyers decide to drive home the fact that Eloise’s father has been absent for her entire life while battling a serious drug problem, among other things. Jeremiah goes right for the throat, flat out saying that Elliot is a fullfledged racist. Unfortunately, “Black or White” tries to spell everything out for us. During some cross examination practice, Jeremiah rips Reggie to shreds and exposes all his flaws and warts. Instead of just allowing the audience to determine what is happening,
he says far too much and the movie reaches levels of “Crash”-like preachiness. None of this is the fault of Anthony Mackie, who is his usual fantastic self. Binder’s screenplay lets him down, even though it’s impossible to take your eyes off him. He’s a natural actor and it’s unexplainable how he is not a massive movie star by now. While Spencer does go a bit over the top at times, she is convincing as a mother and grandmother that wants nothing more than the best for her family. She unconditionally loves her children, and she never becomes annoying or grating while showing it. This is a role that could have gotten irritating very quickly, but Spencer really holds back and is very enjoyable.
Kevin Costner is a rare bird. He has thousands of detractors, yet he’s able to raise a movie like “Black or White” to a level it has no business achieving. Simply put, this is the best acting that he has ever done. He’s a bit unlikable, even when he’s being charming and he plays a drunk better than just about any actor alive. The entire movie essentially exists for a monologue that Costner delivers while being cross examined during Eloise’s custody hearing. It’s a wonderfully written piece about race and the daily ongoing battle regarding racism. It doesn’t pull any punches, and Costner nails every single
word. It’s heartbreaking and brutally honest, which the rest of the movie could have desperately used. Is “Black or White” a perfect missive about race relations? No, it’s not. If anything, the movie’s message is that there are good people, there are flawed people, and their race shouldn't be an issue. It's too naive and, at times, loaded with sunshine in painting race relations with such easy brushstrokes, as if racial utopia could be achieved via pretty words. If “Black or White” wasn’t trying to wrap everything up with a cute little bow, it may have pulled it off.
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