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International film festival ready to roll From Staff Reports

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Photo courtesy of Dallas Heritage Village

Retro garb will be in vogue at the Jazz Age Sunday Social.

Relive the Jazz Age

The eighth edition of the Dallas International Film Festival, presented by AutoNation, runs from April 3 – 13. The festival will screen more than 172 features, documentaries, shorts and student films representing 27 countries.

Of the feature films at the Festival, 11 will make their world premieres and three are North American premieres and all represent some of the best in the art of filmmaking. These films were selected from more than 1,300 submissions from around the world.

Opening Night on April 4, held at Dallas City Performance Hall, kicks off with a film from the United States entitled “Words and Pictures” presented by the Arthur E. Benjamin

Photo courtesy of City of Dallas Trinity River Photo Contest

Academy Award nominee Greg Kinnear and newcomer Connor Corum star in “Heaven is for Real” playing at the Dallas International Film Festival.

Foundation, Sheri Deterling and Geoff Hawkes. Directed

by Fred Schepisi, the film stars Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche as an art instructor and an English teacher who

Films are also U.S. entries: “Believe Me” (screening at the Angelika on April 5 and April 10) and “Heaven is for Real.”

form a rivalry that end up with a competition at their school in which students decide whether words or pictures are more important.

The festival Centerpiece

see DIFF on page 11

UPTOWN

Smokey Robinson to headline benefit From Staff Reports

info@katytrailweekly.com The 13th Annual “A Special Evening,” hosted

by Alliance Data and benefiting LaunchAbility, will feature Rhythm & Blues legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Smokey Robinson as the entertainer Monday, March 31 at 8 p.m. at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.

During “A Special Photo courtesy of VGS Marketing Group Evening,” LaunchAbility will present the Milton P. Levy, Jr. Outstanding Volunteer Award to two individuals

see SMOKEY on page 4

In This Issue

Classified .......................................................... 11 Community Calendar ....................................... 4 Crime Watch....................................................... 2 Crossword Puzzle............................................... 5 Horoscopes ........................................................ 5 Letter from the Editor........................................ 2 Life on the Trail ................................................. 7 Movie Trailer.................................................... 11 Restaurant Directory ......................................... 9 Scene Around Town......................................... 10 Shop the Trail .................................................. 10 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly

By Brent Bergner @BrentBergner

For many Dallasites, life is fast-paced and schedules are full. Finding balance with work, family and personal obligations can be difficult.

Who has time for a workout and a social life? The solution is the Buzz Bike.

Gloria Flores, co-owner of the Buzz Bike, brought the pub on wheels to Dallas a couple months ago. “I first saw one when I was in Houston with my best friend three years ago,” Flores said.

“We knew from the moment we saw it that we wanted to bring the concept to Big D.” The mobile pub on wheels seats up to 16 people, with 10 seats for peddlers and a bench for those looking for a more leisurely ride, plus room for a bartender and someone at the wheel. “You have to have enough people or it would be too much,” said SMU student Ryan Fortson, who completed the Uptown

Photo by Brent Bergner

A group of SMU students after their two-hour Uptown Buzz Bike tour.

Buzz Bike route with a group of friends. “We made sure everyone peddled a little bit.”

Riders can choose several tour routes, including routes through Uptown, Downtown and the Arts District. One can book a private tour with 15 of your closest (and fittest)

friends, or can sign up for a social Buzz Bike tour and meet new people.

Tours are typically two hours long, with the exception of the Victory Buzz Bike tour, which is only an hour.

Flores said that the Uptown Buzz Bike route is by far the

most popular. “It’s all about everyone wanting to party in Uptown,” Flores said.

“It’s a workout for sure though,” Emily Smith said.

Just how much of a workout is the Buzz Bike? Leisure

see BUZZ on page 5

DALLAS

City Council approves partial plastic bag ban

By Doualy Xaykaothao KERA News Want to use a plastic carryout bag at your favorite store in Dallas?

It will soon cost you.

The Dallas City Council voted 8-6, Wednesday morning to approve a partial ban on plastic bags – the kind you see flying around on freeways and in trees.

Starting in January, the thin plastic take-out bags will be banned from city facilities

and city events, but Dallas retailers can still offer plastic bags for a fee — five cents per bag.

It took more than a year, but Dallas City Council member Dwaine Caraway told KERA before the meeting he was confident he had the votes to pass the partial ban.

“Either we’re going to be green city, as the world is moving toward green, or we’re going to be kinda green, light green or mint green,” Caraway told KERA. “Either

we’re going to be serious about our commitment or we’re going to half do the job.”

Kroger spokesman Gary Huddleston said banning plastic bags creates other problems. “The theft has gone up because there are some customers, dishonest customers, that get a reusable bag, fill them up … and don’t pay for it,” he said. Stores that don’t comply will be fined $500.

But retailers will get to keep part of the five-cent bag fee.

Dallas City Council member Dwaine Caraway was pleased after the council voted to approve the partial bag ban.

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If it’s been a while, well, come on home!

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Don your best ’20s attire or walking whites and get ready to Charleston the afternoon away at the Inaugural Jazz Age Sunday Social with the Singapore Slingers and Razzmajazz as part of Dallas Heritage Village’s Family Past Times.

The event takes place Sunday, March 30, noon – 4 p.m., 1515 S. Harwood in Dallas. Presented by Dallas Heritage

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Highland Park Cafeteria

Dallas Arboretum

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MARCH 28 - APRIL 3, 2014

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Are we losing our sense of community?

By David Mullen

or are active members of a club or organization, the tavern is our community and Ironically in my last colthat is sad. umn, I wrote about the loss I am afraid community of so many popular places in is not being defined by people Dallas throughout the years interacting, but now being including Primo’s. The day defined by territorial boundthe column was aries or social published, I learned networks. That that a popular foris certainly mer Primo’s emnot true in ployee (and friend) small towns, was found dead in and areas his Turtle Creek within Dallas condominium. such as the Despite attempts by Park Cities, friends and family Greenway to contact him, it Parks, M David Mullen Streets and has been speculated he had been dead Oak Cliff, and for as long as two weeks. certainly Lakewood and Lake Out of respect for the Highlands as served by White family, I will not name him.

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There are no services pendGrowing up in a blue ing. But many who knew him collar neighborhood, we had spontaneously gathered at our porches. People would sit a local bar and restaurant, on the porch after dinner and where he was known to freneighbors would visit and quent, to laugh and tell stories cover the topics of the day. in an attempt to soften the Mrs. Chisholm, an elderly pain. It was not a planned African American woman, gathering. People just wanted lived down by the school. to talk about our friend and She was known for her wisknew of nowhere else to go. dom. Mr. Russo, an Italian A bartender scanned the American who was a retired crowd, came to me and said, frame-maker by trade, was a “I guess this is our sense of walking sports encyclopedia community.” She was exactly and would water his lawn by right. For those who are not hand as the smell of sweet regulars in a house of worship sausage emanated through david@katytrailweekly.com

Photo courtesy of Southern Methodist University

Gail Griffin Thomas (second from left) receives the 2014 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award from SMU’s Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics & Public Responsibility from SMU president Gerald Turner. Also pictured are Nancy Cain Marcus and Rita Kirk.

Thomas receives J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award

By Denise Gee Civic leader Gail Griffin Thomas, president and CEO of the Trinity Trust Foundation and an innovative champion of urban transformation, received the 2014 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award from SMU’s Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics & Public Responsibility March 19 at a luncheon at the Belo Mansion.

Thomas has been a respected catalyst for inner-city quality-of-life improvements for several decades. After Dallas residents approved the Trinity River Project in 1998 to create a centerpiece for the city and help neighborhoods feel a stronger connection to Dallas, Mayor Ron Kirk

tapped Thomas to develop an operation to raise private funds for the plan.

In addition to Thomas’ Trinity Trust leadership role, she is director of the Dallas Institute’s Center for the City program, where she teaches and conducts seminars and conferences — something she has done for several decades in a host of U.S. and international cities.

“Gail’s humility and accomplishments are downright staggering. She has blazed trails for our city, questioned complacency and also taken risks with boundless imagination and inspired perspective,” said Nancy Cain Marcus, a Maguire Ethics Center advisory board member and friend of the honoree

who offered introductory remarks. “Gail is a prophet of good who operates with legendary diplomacy, deep compassion and vision.”

The Trinity River Corridor Project consists of 20 miles and 10,000 acres of land in and along the Trinity River Corridor and the Great Trinity Forest. It seeks to protect downtown Dallas against future flooding while providing environmental restoration, improving transportation congestion, spurring economic development and creating a magnet for play – ideal for downtown residents with limited outdoor recreational opportunities.

Upon its completion, it

see THOMAS on page 7

FINANCE

Don't forfeit past tax refunds from the IRS

By Jason Alderman Does this sound familiar?

A few years back your yearly earnings were pretty low so you figured you wouldn't owe any income tax. Thus, when April 15 rolled around the following year you didn't bother filing a tax return, knowing you wouldn’t be penalized.

Big mistake. Even if your income fell below the threshold at which you’d owe anything, chances are taxes were deducted from your paycheck throughout the year. (Check your year-end W-2 form). If so, you probably left a sizeable tax refund on the table.

And you wouldn’t be alone. The IRS estimates that each year close to a million people don’t bother filing federal tax returns, thereby forfeiting around $1 billion in refunds they were due — refunds that average several hundred dollars apiece.

Here's the good news: The IRS generally gives you a three-year window to go back

K aty Tr ail Weekly Crime Watch Vol. 1, No. 6 March 19 — 3:30 a.m.

3000 Block, Blackburn St. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: At the listed time, a blue GMC pickup entered a parking garage in the listed block, pulling up beside a pair of 2013 Honda scooters valued at $3,500 apiece. One of the truck’s passengers put a bag over the garage’s security camera, but a small space revealed what took place next. The vehicle circled the garage before returning to the scooters, two thieves then loaded one of the scooters into the truck’s bed before fleeing.

The thieves returned for the remaining scooter shortly after.

Criminal Mischief: Between the listed times, a vandal poured a sample-size can of oil-based stain on the side of a white 2013 Honda Civic, causing at least $5,000 worth of damage.

March 19 — 2 p.m.

5100 Block, McKinney Ave. (75205) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: The complainant arrived to work on the morning of the listed date and parked his yellow 1991 Chevy Suburban valued at $1,500 in the listed block.

But when he went to check on it later that afternoon, he discovered that a thief had stolen the vehicle.

March 19 — between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

4300 Block, Buena Vista St. (75205) Embezzlement: Between the listed times, an employee of a company in the listed block used a company credit card to make several unauthorized charges. When the owner confronted the employee, he feigned ignorance and denied making the charges. The owner then reviewed the employees’ work dates and times and confirmed they corresponded with GPS data from the vehicle parked at the time and location that the charges were made. When the owner told the employee he was notifying the police, the employee failed to show up for work. That’s when the owner discovered the employee had also taken checks and deposited them into his account, stealing a total of $10,487.22.

March 10 — between 4 and 6:10 p.m.

5500 Block, E. Mockingbird Lane (75206)

March 19 — between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.

3600 Block, Greenville, Ave. (75206)

Theft: Between the listed times, a thief stole a $300 white iPhone 5 from a table at a restaurant in the listed block.

March 20 — 9:30 a.m.

3600 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75219) Accident Investigation: A reckless woman in a silver 2003 Buick sedan crossed into the lane next to her, causing $1,000 worth of damage to the left front fender of a black 2012 Hyundai before fleeing.

March 20 — 7:20 p.m.

4400 Block, Buena Vista St. (75205) Investigation of Theft: At the listed time, a man was at Jack in the Box in the listed block, looking at Facebook on his $600 iPhone 5 when a thief snatched his phone out of his hand from behind and ran out the door.

March 21 — 3 p.m. to March 24 — 8 a.m.

3700 Block, Blackburn St. (75204) Theft: Between the listed dates and times, a burglar stole two Miller Bobcat welders valued at $3,000 apiece and a $20 toolbox lock.

March 21 — between 7 and 9:20 p.m.

4100 Block, Travis St.

the screen door from his kitchen. And spinster Mae Clark tended to yell her opinions from her porch across the street.

In general, we don’t talk anymore. I have lived in the same place for 15 years and I don’t know my neighbors. I also don’t have a large porch.

Many of us have created a society reliant on text messaging and that makes us less conversational.

Walk into a restaurant and look at the number of people on their cell phones texting away. Movie theaters have to remind viewers to turn off their cell phones and not text during the film. This Monday is Opening Day (in Arlington), a truly time-honored American event. Many people will miss key plays in the game because they will be texting, waving at someone else in the crowd they had just texted or sending the obnoxious “selfie.”

This week’s “Just Found” feature on page 9 is about Oak Lawn Coffee, a business dedicated to “serving the community.” I fear that a combination of diversity, which today spawns tolerance but also breeds segregation, and technology is eroding what we once knew as a sense of community.

(75204) Accident Investigation: At around 9 p.m., a woman returned to her yellow 2002 Nissan Xterra in the listed block and discovered that a large vehicle had collided with it, ripping off the front quarter and causing at least $3,500 worth of damage.

March 21 — 9 p.m. to March 22 — 6 a.m.

5400 Block, Ellsworth Ave. (75205) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: Sometime after 9 p.m. on the listed date, a burglar stole a silver 2013 Dodge Avenger valued at $20,000 from the listed block.

March 24 — between 1 and 3 p.m.

5400 Block, Ellsworth Ave. (75205) Burglary: Between the listed times, a burglar entered a black 2012 Mercedes-Benz SUV in a garage at a home in the listed block and stole a $300 pair of Persol sunglasses, a $300 coat, $20 cash, a South Carolina ID and various cards.

Information courtesy of the Dallas Police Department.

and file a past year’s tax return if you want to claim an unpaid refund. For example, to collect a refund for 2010 you have until April 15, 2014, to file a 2010 return. After that, the money becomes the property of the U.S. Treasury.

You can order prior year tax forms at irs.gov or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676). If you’re missing any supplementary paperwork (e.g., W-2 or 1099 forms), you’ll need to request copies from your employer, bank or other payer. If that doesn’t work, file IRS Form 4506-T to request a free transcript showing information from these year-end documents.

Keep in mind that if you file to collect a refund on your 2010 taxes but have not also filed tax returns for 2011 and 2012, the IRS may hold onto the refund until you file those subsequent returns.

Also, past refunds will be applied to any amounts you still owe to the IRS or your

state tax agency, and may be used to offset unpaid child support or past-due federal debts, such as student loans.

Another good reason to consider going back and filing a previous year’s tax return: the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

Chances are, if the reason you didn’t file a return was because you didn’t earn enough to owe taxes, you may have been eligible for the EITC, a “refundable” tax credit for low- to moderate income working taxpayers. (“Refundable” means that if you owe less in tax than your eligible credit, you not only pay no tax but also get a refund for the difference.)

As an example, for tax year 2010, a married couple filing jointly with three or more qualifying children whose adjusted gross income was less than $48,263 were eligible for an EITC of up to $5,666. To find out how EITC works and whether you qualify, consult IRS.gov.

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MARCH 28 - APRIL 3, 2014

MULL IT OVER

Not going anywhere for a while?

Tr a il M i x

By Brent Bergner l follow Brent on Twitter @BrentBergner

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com An afternoon nap could ease the drudgery. I supposed brewing an evening pot of coffee could help. Maybe eating a Snickers bar, as their advertising campaign suggests, will pass the time.

Popping some NoDoz may keep one alert and even bring back memories of college days cramming for exams.

One prediction on the outcome of the upcoming 2014 baseball season is a virtual lock. If the Texas Rangers are going to compete in the American League West and win back the title that has eluded them for the last two seasons, there are going to be some late nights for fans.

Some very late nights.

As they look on paper right now, the only statistical record it seems the Rangers can achieve is longest average time of game. With suspect starting pitching except for Yu Darvish and a slew of injuries, the Rangers will make a lot of pitching changes.

With a potentially explosive offense led by newly acquired Shin-Soo Choo and Prince Fielder, the Rangers will have a lot of long half-innings. All of that adds up to never-ending baseball contests.

Now factor in that the three biggest threats to the Rangers compete in the Pacific Time zone – where night games begin at 9:05 p.m. CDT – and fans must become insomniacs if the race goes down to the wire.

And it appears that a close race is in order.

All teams in the AL West have strengths and weaknesses. Four of the five teams could finish over the .500 mark. Only the lowly

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Warren Buffet was giving away $1 Billion to anyone who correctly picked the winner of all games in the 2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

By Sunday, all entrants were eliminated.

As the March Madness continues, we asked people around McKinney Avenue how their NCAA brackets are faring.

Photo courtesy of theguardian.com/Beck Diefenbach/AP

T.C. Ross “Mine was so terrible that I had to tear it up.”

The Oakland Athletics celebrated becoming the American League West champions Sept. 22, 2013.

Houston Astros will be punching bags this season for their divisional competitors.

The reigning two-time AL West champion Oakland Athletics come in with the best and deepest pitching staff in the division. But the loss of No. 1 starter Jarrod Parker and an injury to 14-game winner A.J. Griffin suddenly make the A’s vulnerable.

Sonny Gray is slated for the A’s top spot, and despite starting only 12 regular season games, he has two playoff starts under his belt.

Oakland’s offense must have comeback seasons from Yoenis Cespedes and Josh Reddick, two of Oakland’s key hitters, both of whom had down years in 2013. If they hit and the rest of the team can stay healthy, the A’s remain the team to beat in the AL West.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim can pay, but can they play? One on Major League Baseball’s biggest payroll’s accounted for 78 wins and was never in the race last season. They have baseball’s best young player in Mike Trout. They have arguably last decade’s best player in Albert Pujols. They also have former Ranger Josh Hamilton who

is capable of anything, good or bad. They also have former Ranger C.J. Wilson who is also capable of anything, good or bad.

Team chemistry is the latest baseball buzz-term and the Angels have none. Despite playing in the shadow of Disneyland, this team may be better suited for the “Land of Misfit Toys.”

I think the surprise team in baseball this year will be the Seattle Mariners. Quietly, they have been sipping coffee and playing Nintendo in the Pacific Northwest until they made big off-season news with the signing of former New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano. They have a few players who are on the cusp of breakout years and have the best one-two starting pitching duo in the division with Felix Hernandez and Hisashi Iwakuma (when he returns from a finger injury in late April).

The local team begins the season without a starting catcher and second baseman due to injury. And their pitching is a mess. If manager Ron Washington can find

see AL WEST on page 5

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Jessica Voss “My bracket is mediocre, but I’m definitely still beating my boyfriend.”

Lindsey Mitchell “Well I had KU and WSU going head to head in the championship game so after yesterday (Sunday) you can imagine just how well my bracket is doing.”

Carlos Garcia “Well, I’m still not a billionaire…”

Ryan Herold “At first I was bragging to my friends about how I had the top bracket in our group. And now, a day later, I owe all of them a lot of money.”

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MARCH 28 - APRIL 3, 2014

Community Calendar If you know of an upcoming event of any kind, please send the details. Arts, concerts, school and church events, sports, seminars, celebrations...surprise us with what is happening in our Katy Trail Weekly community.

Or send us pictures of your recent event and we may feature them here!

Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event.

March 29

3008 Commerce St. Dallas, 75226 214-760-9230

Kirk Hopper Fine Art — Join art lovers and collectors for a special talk featuring the work of Frank Rodick and Jay Rusovich. Both artists will be on hand to discuss their photographs and the process behind their body of work. FREE! 4 p.m.

March 28-30

6101 Bishop Boulevard Dallas, TX 75205 214-768-2000

Southern Methodist University — Caruth Auditorium in Owens Art Center — “Am I Blue,” a short play by SMU graduate and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Beth Henley comes back to SMU 40 years after its original premiere performance. FREE! Showtimes vary.

March 28-30

2301 Flora Street Dallas, 75201 214-670-3600

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center — The Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents “Chopin’s Piano Concerto,” performed by 18-year-old Canadian prodigy Jan Lisiecki. Extolled as “remarkably poetic” and “an extraordinary talent,” Lisiecki’s sensational artistry displays “astonishing maturity and depth.” Jakub Hrùŝa conducts. Ticket prices and show times vary.

March 28-30

6100 Hillcrest Avenue Dallas, 75205 214-768-2787

Southern Methodist University — Greer Garson Theatre in Owens Art Center — A spring playwriting festival, New Visions, New Voices will present one performance each of a variety of full-length plays written by students graduating from the Division of Theatre. Event is FREE, but tickets are required. Call 214-768-2787 to reserve.

2403 Flora Street Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202

Winspear Opera House — In a time of revolution, hearts and missions merge. That is the story of “Alias Ruby Blade: A Story of Love and Revolution,” presented by the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. Alias is the opening documentary for the Council’s Human Rights FilmFocus 2014. FREE! 3 p.m.

March 31

5321 E. Mockingbird Lane Dallas, 75206 214-841-4713

Angelika Film Center — World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth closes its FilmFocus 2014 event with a documentary based on a life saved from a horrifying existence, “Camp 14—Total Control Zone.” It is the story of Shin Dong-huyk, born in a world of official torture and hopelessness in North Korea. $20 pass, $8 individual. 7 p.m.

March 31-April 3

1925 Elm St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3687

Majestic Theatre — Conan O’Brien is saddling up for live shows at the Majestic Theatre, in advance of the NCAA Final Four. Attending the taping is free but tickets are required. Tickets are issued via a lottery system through the Team Coco site at teamcoco.com/dallas/tickets. Request your tickets today — they’re limited!

March 30

Picture of the Week taken at the Nasher Sculpture Center during the 10th Savor Dallas event!

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Fri 3/28

Reba McEntire, b. 1955 Vince Vaughn, b. 1970 Lady Gaga, b. 1986 1797 – Nathaniel Briggs patented 1st washing machine.

1885 – Salvation Army officially organized in U.S.

Sat 3/29

Amy Sedaris, b. 1961 Lara Logan, b. 1971 Jennifer Capriati, b. 1976 1882 – Knights of Columbus 1st chartered – in CT. 1959 – “Some Like It Hot” premiered.

Sun 3/30

Vincent Van Gogh, b. 1853 Warren Beatty, b. 1937 Eric Clapton, b.

1945 Celine Dion, b.

1968 Norah Jones, b.

1979 1867 – U.S. bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million.

Mon 3/31

Harry Houdini, b. 1874 Steve McQueen, b. 1930 Bob Mackie, b.

1940 Star Jones, b.

1962 1898 – 1st automobile sold.

1958 – Elvis Presley entered the U.S. Army.

Tue 4/01

Who’s an April Fool?

Debbie Reynolds, b.

1932 Annette O’Toole, b. 1952 Rachel Maddow, b. 1973 Hillary Scott, b.

1984 1976 – Apple Computer was founded.

Wed 4/02

Marvin Gaye, Jr., b. 1939 Emmylou Harris, b. 1947 Jesse Plemons, b. 1988 1917 – Jeannette Rankin became 1st woman member of U.S. House of Reps.

1978 – 1st episode of “Dallas” aired on CBS.

Thu 4/03

Marlon Brando, b. 1924 Doris Day, b. 1924 Alec Baldwin, b. 1958 Eddie Murphy, b. 1961 Amanda Bynes, b. 1986 1953 – 1st issue of “TV Guide” published.

Theaters wrap up one season, roll out ambitious 2014-15 Shari Goldstein Stern

shari@whiterocklakeweekly.com

The holidays have come and gone; the winter doldrums came and went and Dallas made it through temperatures ranging from the teens to the 60s, with only brief freezes and one “thunder sleet.” As we welcome the warmer weather and break out in spring fever, musical theaters in the area are shouting their remaining 2013-14 and new 2014-15 seasons from the rooftops.

From postcard size mailers to Dallas Summer Musicals’ glossy, keepsake booklet to AT&T Broadway Series’ slick, show – card size magazine in which each page is a poster, Dallas theaters are proud of their lineups.

Due to space limitations, here are just a few of those theaters’ exciting seasons.

Dallas Summer Musicals held a flashy event to announce its 2013-14 season, and patrons were thrilled with the news. “White Christmas,” kicked off the season, followed by “Ghost.”

“We will Rock You” was another newcomer. “The Little Mermaid” was a splash hit.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beautifully adapted, “The Wizard of Oz” will continue through this weekend.

With both of these shows out the gate, the energy in the theater was palpable, building expectations for the rest of the season and the next.

DSM will bring back another Andrew Lloyd Webber favorite, “Evita,” April 15 – 27. Audiences asked for more “Mamma Mia!” so it will return June 3 – 15. Tony and Drama Desk award winning, “Nice Work if You Can get it” will work DSM’s stage Sept.

2 – 14.

On June 12, DSM will

announce its 75th anniversary season, which will culminate in June, 2015.

Chandeliers will tumble when the AT&T Performing Arts Center (PAC) hosts its annual Broadway Series, five great musicals at the Winspear Opera House, starting with one of Dallas’ favorites, “Phantom of the Opera” Aug. 6 – 24.

Winner of eight Tonys including Best Musical, “Once” will run at the Winspear Dec. 17 – 28. Feb. 10 – 22 audiences will pray for more of, “The Book of Mormon,” another Tony winner. “Newsies,” Disney’s Tony winning Broadway success is scheduled for April 29 – May 10 at the PAC. The sun will come out when “Annie” arrives June 23 – July 5.

Legendary Berry Gordy will be celebrated in, “Motown the Musical” July 21 – Aug. 9.

Already touting its 201516 Broadway Series, “Matilda the Musical” is on tap for the Winspear.

Theatre 3 cordially invites audiences to visit “Greater Tuna” April 3 – 27.

The two-person memorable hit takes us on an amble through this small Texas town, where real Texans recognize someone they know in every character.

May 16 – July 20, “Shear Madness” will cut a swath through T3’s stage. Jac Alder said that the 2014-15 season will be announced soon, but for now he’s being tight-lipped!

Uptown Players (UP) continue bringing their fresh, usually edgy productions to the Kalita Humphreys Theater, the original Turtle Creek home to the Dallas Theater Center. UP’s mix of serious drama and refreshing musicals is always surprising and never dull.

Opening March 28, “Pageant” is, in fact a pageant. Contestants, all played by men compete for the title of Miss Glamouresse, while judges are selected from the audience and vote for the winner. Six contestants, Miss Deep South, Miss West Coast, Miss Bible Belt, Miss Industrial Northeast and Miss Texas compete in evening gowns, swimwear and spokesmodel. Finalists answer calls from the Beauty

Crisis Hotline. Dallas’ own Nathan Lane emcees the event. “Pageant” walks the runway through April 13.

The Turtle Creek Chorale joins UP again for “Sweeney Todd, the Concert,” with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. There will be three performances April 24-26 at the City Performance Hall in downtown Dallas.

May 2 - 18 UP will present the regional premiere of “The Lyons,” which is billed

as a “dysfunctional family comedy.” June 13 – June 22 “Soho Cinders” the London hit will have its US premiere at UP. With such musical favorites as, “Everything Old is New Again” and “I Honestly Love You,” the regional premiere of the 2003 Tony winning musical, “The Boy from Oz” will run July 25 – Aug. 10, wrapping up UP’s 13th season.

Contemporary Theatre

of Dallas (CTD) has scored some recent hits, which will be hard acts to follow.

On the heels of its successful production of “Working the Musical,” “The Diviners” will debut April 4 and run through April 27.

The popular “Noises Off” will make noise at CTD June 6 - 29.

Aug. 15 through Sept. 7, CTD will dim the lights for “Wait until Dark” Next fall, “Little Women the Musical” will sashay onto CTD’s stage Oct. 10 through Nov. 2.

Garland Summer Musicals promises some cool summer entertainment when “Peter Pan” flies across the Patty Granville Performing Arts Center stage June 13 – 22. “Thoroughly Modern Millie” will feature local Metroplex talent July 18 – 27.

At Undermain Theatre, “We are Proud to Present a Presentation…” will continue its run through April 19. The “Undermain Reads” series continues at The Dallas Museum of Arts’ Horchow Theatre.

After its success transforming the theatre into a supper club for “Her Song,” Echo Theatre at the Bath House Cultural Center on White Rock Lake hosts a series of readings one night a month. Tuesday, April 15, is a reading of “God’s Ear” by Jenny Schwartz.

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For more than 50 years, LaunchAbility has been expanding worlds for children and adults with disabilities.

During the past 13 years, “A Special Evening” has raised more than $2 million, allowing the ongoing expansion of LaunchAbility’s programs and training, which continue to gain state and national recognition. The proceeds from “A Special Evening” directly

benefit LaunchAbility’s Adult Service and Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) programs.

“Piper and I have been involved with “A Special Evening” from the beginning and are honored to have the opportunity to serve as co-chairs this year,” said Mike Wyatt, president, LaunchAbility Community Advisory Board. “We have been so impressed with the

work of LaunchAbility, which helps children and adults with developmental disabilities gain the independence and confidence they need to lead fulfilling lives. We want to see the continued success of this organization and invite the community to join us for an extraordinary night on March 31.”

Tickets are available by calling 1-800-595-4TIX.

Photo by Richard Termine

Caroline Bowman will appear as Eva Peron in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Evita," at the Dallas Summer Musicals open April 14.

for the first time this year: Sharon Herrin and Roy Pendergrass; and AT&T will receive the Alliance Data Corporate Champion Award.

The 2014 “A Special Evening” event Co-Chairs are Piper and Mike Wyatt and this year’s Honorary Event Chair is Caroline Rose Hunt.

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Dallas art events bloom in April

By Robin D. Everson

MavenMediaOnline@gmail.com

Dallas gets ready to celebrate its second annual Dallas Arts Week April 5 – 13 with more than 80 arts and cultural venues showcasing the city’s finest local artists.

Residents are encouraged to hop around the city partaking in the events and even tagging them #dallasartsweek and posting them to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

The kick off starts at NorthPark Center with ARTsPARK After Dark, a ticketed event ($25), from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4. This event is filled with activities to encourage financial and volunteer support for the arts.

From noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 5, ARTsPARK’s 5th annual event at NorthPark Center is a free, family-friendly event that encourages the city’s residents to do hands-on exploration of the arts.

There will be plenty of opportunities to hone old

skills and try new things.

On April 8, Mayor Mike Rawlings will moderate the Creative Conversation panel discussion about the cultivation of the arts in the city at Dallas City Performance Hall.

As part of the Culture Out of School Open House at the South Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 South Fitzhugh, Dallas, 75210, the community can attend free demonstrations by African American cultural arts as students demonstrate their skills in the Afro-Brazilian martial art form Capoeira, dance, theater and music at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 12.

The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center has its “Play Along” event at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 12. Children can make their own “drumpet” a combination drum and trumpet and then play along with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

The arts culture has never been stronger and it continues to grow as the 20th

Annual Deep Ellum Arts Festival showcases the arts in this hip, trendy and just super, way-cool area of the city April 4 – 6.

This free arts festival is the biggest arts’ party of the year for Deep Ellum.

The Dallas Arts Fair celebrates its sixth year bringing art galleries from all over the world to the Fashion Industry Gallery at 1807 Ross from April 11 – 13. This is a must for art collectors and aspiring collectors. For tickets to this event, go to dallasartfair.com.

For an event that will inspire you, check out Dance Planet 18 at the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. More than 30 difference dance and fitness events will be offered for free beginning at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, April 12 – 13.

If you want to participate, wear comfortable clothes and shoes and email director@ thedancecouncil.org or call 214-219-2290.

Your Stars this Week

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to require a certain level of multitasking that for some will be routine and for others will prove taxing in the extreme.

Those who know how to handle this requirement can prove themselves in other ways while still keeping a number of balls safely in the air.

Those who are new to the notion of accomplishing more than one thing at a time will have some catching up to do, as some time will have to be spent in preparation for the test of dexterity and quick thinking that is upon them.

Doing one's work as deftly as possible will count for much.

Those who can make it look easy are likely to be remembered.

Changes will be made to the schedule on at least two pivotal occasions, but not everyone will anticipate exactly when these will occur or what they will entail. Readiness for what comes will be essential, as will flexibility and the ability to turn – or stop – on a dime.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You can vouch for someone who is putting a great deal on the line – for you and for others. (April 5-April 19) – After paying a rather heavy price for recent indulgence, you will be able to live far more economically – and efficiently.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You'll want to feel more secure as you journey into territory that is not altogether familiar.

Certain mysteries prevail. (May 6-May 20) – You may be suspected of promoting an idea that is simply untrue, but you can prove your position before the week is out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You may choose to disassociate yourself from a project that is quickly winding down, but your reasons are primarily personal. (June 7-June 20) – What you learn when someone chooses to speak up may surprise you and propel you forward in a new way.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) Competition is likely to heat up, and though you already have your hands full, you can rise to the occasion gracefully.

(July 8-July 22) – You may feel as though you can take on the world, but it will require more than confidence. Are you truly prepared?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You may be impressed by another's speed, but you are content with a slower pace if it continues to afford you such a glorious view! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You may be feeling pressure from both sides

throughout the week, but you have what it takes to deliver as promised.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) Facts must not become an afterthought; if you continue in the "here and now," you will be promoting the truth, surely.

(Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You can control your emotions to such an extent that others will have no idea what you are feeling – or why.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Things are likely to heat up very quickly, and you may find yourself at the center of the action. You're ready for something big. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You can assess every little nuance, making adjustments as necessary every step of the way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You're likely to score points merely by pointing out what you think is obvious – but others may be overlooking just that. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – The fight for the top spot is far from over, and you'll surely be in contention all week long.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) The pressure you are under at this time is nothing new, though certain circumstances

42. Chew out 43. Kind of belt 44. Lock or curl 46. Hockey need 50. Low-lying island 51. News article 52. Senate votes 53. Furry "Star Wars" critter 57. Got some air 59. Dripping sound 60. Dainty pastries 61. Ciao (hyph.)

62. Magazine staffer 63. Territory 64. More than bad 65. Coq au -66. Encryptions 67. Lagers 68. Arbus or Keaton 69. Colby or brie 72. Vane dir.

73. Faces the target 74. Goes out of business 75. Recital offering 76. Goes down 79. Marbles and jacks 80. Health club? (2 wds.)

8. Longest arm bone 85. Bluebottles 86. Yaks 87. Mother lode 88. "The Walking Dead" villain 91. Ribs, slangily 92. Scrawny 93. -- Marbles 95. Big Ben numeral 96. Overflowing 97. Okra morsels 98. Hydrogen has one 99. Implored 101. Outlooks 102. Far East cuisine 103. Like good soil 104. New Year's Eve

PAGE 5 word 105. "Woe is me!"

106. Cliff dwelling, now 107. California fort 108. Nut, actually 109. "-- Gantry" 111. Vend 112. Baked goodies 114. Sticky sweet 117. Calendar abbr.

118. Electric swimmers 119. Christmas tree, maybe (2 wds.)

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10. -- the Red 11. Biol. or astron.

12. Fight against 13. Wedding

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keepsake 14. Tree, to Fritz 15. Calms 16. Footed vases 17. Is adjacent to 18. Pinker inside 19. Troublesome joints 23. Detach 30. Kind of mom 32. Marinate 36. Highway 38. Rear-end 40. Reduced 43. Portico 44. Succinct 45. Movie-lot locale 46. Did a quilt 47. Not finished 48. Reprimands 49. Klondike -51. Lands in "la mer" 52. Sailors spin them 54. Billow 55. Redding or Skinner 56. Batman creator 58. -- Lobos of music 59. U.S. leader 60. Garden dwellers 63. Mendicant's shout 64. Ploys 67. Verdi heroine 68. Roofed stadiums 69. Cows' mouthfuls 70. "Psst!"

71. Non-earthlings 73. Archer of filmdom 74. Belief system 75. Below 77. Rookie reporter 78. Yale alumnus 79. Window covering 80. Meadow plaints 81. Incapacitate 82. Oval-nest builder 83. Put in ink

85. Glitches 86. Skywalker, finally 88. Fastens a parka 89. Needing a shampoo 90. Air 91. Take an oath 92. Bank transaction 93. Screw things up 94. Zillions 96. Wing flaps 97. Noted groundhog 98. Hawk 100. Aberdeen's river 101. Siren 102. Oklahoma city 103. Kin of the Chicken 106. Family mem.

107. Luxurious 110. Not former 111. Tahini base 112. Turned bad 113. Enzyme secretion 114. Oslo sight (var.)

115. Become liable 116. Muddle through (2 wds.)

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bicycling can burn anywhere between 230-380 calories per hour, and the average pint of beer is about 180 calories.

But to participants, it seems as if they are burning more calories than consuming.

Combining exercise and beer drinking is sure to leave Buzz Bike peddlers with a feelgood “buzz.”

AL WEST cont'd from page 3 away to stay close to the top of the division during the first two months, the Rangers will be poised to make a secondhalf charge and could win the division. But that is unlikely.

So give me the A’s with the Mariners beating Kansas City for the wild card spot.

The Detroit Tigers and Tampa Bay Rays will win their divisions, and Tampa’s three excellent starting pitchers, timely hitting and deft managing by Joe Maddon will carry the Rays to the World Series to face the St. Louis Cardinals.

Those are my predictions.

Anything can happen in a 162-game season. Just don’t lose any sleep over it.

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(Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – It's important for you to get all sides of a certain story. Decisions cannot be made if you are only partially informed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may not be able to make sense of a central issue, but you mustn't let your emotions take over. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – The changes you can make in another are minor, perhaps, but they could have a significant and lasting effect.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Only you can decide if what another is proposing is right for you. It may be true that this is not a black-and-white issue.

(Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – Regardless of your true calling, you will be called upon to do what must be done – and you must be ready.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) The time has come for you to set aside the opinions of others and make up your own mind about something that principally concerns you.

(March 6-March 20) – You know what others know – and vice versa. So why is it not possible for you to cooperate as current circumstances suggest?

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Photos courtesy of Concierge Auction

By Candy Evans

to an all-time high. This puts us 5 percent ahead of where we were back before the reInvasion of the Housing cession. That’s right, not only Snatchers. If you should let were those the good old days out a peep you of real estate, but might be interested those good old days in selling your are back! Agents home, be prepared are hopping firms, for the real estate homes are selling in ghouls to be at fewer than 48 hours your door pronto. for more than askInventory is so slim ing and buyers are that agents and finding a need to builders have taken actually hire mulCandace Evans tiple agents to find to letter writing campaigns and just a home, especially plain asking people if they in the $300 to $700 thousand have any interest in selling price range. their home.

So you might wonder The problem is, “Where why, in this hotter than Hells’ would you go?” We know Kitchen market, another Dallas area home prices rose Dallas home is headed for by 10 percent in January 2014 the auction block? I am talkcompared to last year, close ing about the incredible Les Candace@CandysDirt.com

This home, initially listed for $4.25 million, is a mix of old and new set in a private, garden-like curve of Turtle Creek Drive.

Jardins, a Turtle Creek estate designed by Anton F. Korn Jr. The home is slated to be sold to the highest bidder April 24, auctioned off by Concierge Auctions of New York, WITHOUT RESERVE. This home is an incredible meld of old and new, set in a private, garden-like curve of Turtle Creek Drive. It was initially listed for $4.25 million Les Jardins has four bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths, more than 6,300 square feet, and is a veritable jewel box of details that the discerning buyer will appreciate. Originally built in 1925, the home is one of the most sterling examples of English Tudor architecture from Korn, who designed

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several mansions in Highland Park, most notably the 1917 estate of Hugh Prather at 4700 Preston Road, one of the town’s founders. Now owned by Harlan Crow, the home has received historic designation by the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society and will be on a home tour next month.

At 3808 Turtle Creek Drive, there is a bird of another feather, but it’s just as beautiful. This home has been extensively updated with several amenities that luxury homebuyers demand and some they didn’t even know they couldn’t live without.

But the transition between new and old is seamless, with stained glass windows shedding dappled light on the library. Outside, it’s a pastoral setting like the south

of France, but you can see the tall buildings of Uptown beyond the brick walls of the estate.

In the kitchen you’ll find marble counters and backsplash, a huge island, an immense stainless steel range with double ovens, and pristine cabinetry. The bright and modern accommodations are only juxtaposed with the exposed beams, showing the home’s history and age amid the luxurious materials and open design. In the dining areas and throughout the home, the crystal chandeliers and stained glass pendant lights shine like gemstones.

The master is immense and features a lofty ceiling with an exposed bowstring truss. I love that there was no attempt to cover that architectural element, which gives

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the room a modern-industrial feel, quite the antithesis of the carved wood fireplace. The master bath is luxurious with a generous soaking tub and free-standing shower. There’s tons of storage, too, which you’ll need for all the towels and robes you’ll need while you basically live in here for four hours out of the day because you can. And you will.

The home has three living areas, two dining areas, three fireplaces and an incredible pool. The estate overlooks Turtle Creek Drive, a sought-after location and a tributary upon, which you’ll find even more incredible architecture such as Robert Edsel’s incredible Turtle Creek estate, Bellosguardo, just up the street. And if you want to know more about that home, you know where you can find me: CandysDirt.com CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly Real-Estate obsessed! Named

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Wonderful Caruth Terrace home • 2 bdrms • 2 baths • 1,719 sq. ft. • 2 garage spaces • Beautiful hardwoods throughout • Both baths remodeled • Updated wiring, tankless water heater, large kitchen • Lovely trees shade yard, screened back porch • More!

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ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL

Eco-friendly fashion you can actually afford

By Anna Clark

The apparel industry brings the impoverished nation of Bangladesh approxi“Clean, cheap and domately $20 billion per year, mestic.” Those were the sellbut the women and girls who ing points for natural gas T. work there pay a high price Boone Pickens used when for having these jobs. Many I interviewed him back in labor under dreadful condi2009 for my book tions. Since 2005, “Green, American more than 700 apStyle.” Since then, parel workers have I’ve learned more died in sweatshop dirt about the fires while sewing downside of exclothing for some of tracting this cleanthe biggest United er-burning fossil States retailers. fuel. But as much Unfortunately, fervor as there is eco-friendly fashAnna Clark ions have typically around the issue, we can’t deny that been too expennatural gas can be a good sive, and not cute enough, for “bridge” to a coal-free future. mainstream appeal. As I said, Sustainable living is full going green is full of tradeof trade-offs, and not just offs. At least it has been, until with our energy choices. now.

We’re experiencing similar I may have found the quandaries in every industry. solution to my fashion woes: Take apparel. kikaPaprika (called “kika”), Back in 1965, 95 percent a clothing line created by a of our clothing was made in mother-daughter duo out of America. Now we only make Los Angeles.

5 percent of the clothes we When Kim Shaw foundbuy. ed kika, she envisioned an Yesterday's 7th Avenue “ultra-comfortable and stylapparel workers have become ish” clothing line that would today's third-world factory allow women to look and feel workers. Sadly, cheap labor is great. the reason most fashions are She also wanted to prohalfway affordable. vide an opportunity that anna@earthpeopleco.com

would give women a way to share sustainable fashion as a business. Michele Langenberg is one such woman.

A corporate sustainability real estate executive by day, Michele also runs a kika business on the side, simply because she loves the clothes. Michele recently shared the line at a party at my house.

My green-minded girlfriends admired her clothes for their purpose, while my fashion-minded friends appreciated the design appeal.

(I appreciated the 50 percent hostess discount plus the free education and entertainment that Michele provided!)

“We use a variety of ecofriendly fabrics, including 100 percent organic cotton and a recycled poly-blend made from recycled water bottles,” Michele told our group. “Our ‘super-soft” Tencel fabric is made of eucalyptus pulp.”

Kika also uses repurposed fabrics in their limitededition garments, so these clothes are a means of “landfill diversion” more than just fashion.

From tread to finish, kika weaves its environmental ethic into its dyes, domestic manufacturing and

Photo by Anna Clark

Michele Langenberg presents the kikaPaprika line of limited-edition garments using repurposed fabrics. other processes. The clothes carry a price tag that rivals that of stylish retailers like Nordstrom, with a personal shopping experience that came straight into my living room.

More than “clean, cheap

LIFE ON THE TRAIL

Why aren’t we more interested in happiness?

By Beth Wuller

didn’t achieve market saturation in time to promote the UN’s International Day of The United Nations Happiness last week. But, I (UN) International Day of wonder if the lack of passHappiness was along is more about March 20. So lack of collective how come more interest in the genof us didn’t hear eral topic of hapabout it? To read piness. Focusing their mission, on the positive just go to dayofdoesn’t offer any inhappiness.net. herent controversy And check out or drama-appeal, #HappinessDay which our culture Beth Wuller craves. to see what consumers posted.

For instance, The UN even according to has a marketing connection Facebook, there are almost 26 with Pharrell Williams and a million people who “like” The website promoting the “firstWalking Dead, and almost ever 24-hour video” featuring two million people are “talking about it” online. his song, Happy (24hourComparatively, there sofhappy.com). This has potential to achieve amazing is a documentary called pass-along, so why is it not “HAPPY” that was released in splashed everywhere?

2011, and it seems not many From an active search, people know about it. The you can find 417,000 YouTube lack of awareness, or perhaps results from all over the world lack of interest, is shown that reference #HappyDay. on Facebook by fewer than However, viral success comes 50,000 likes and fewer than from pass-along, not active 2,000 people talking about it. searching. Maybe it is just too While this could be conearly, and the concept hasn’t sidered an unfair comparison caught fire yet. I hope it does. of entertainment vs. learnBut so far, it seems to be ing, they are both viable opa timing fail from a markettions of how to spend your ing perspective – it certainly time, and what to talk about Beth@NeuGrooveCoaching.com.

with your friends later. It’s all about priorities and choices, right? Think about the number of hours you invest in binge-watching any TV series vs. the positive impact of spending 76 minutes watching an inspirational, global perspective on achieving happiness. For those of you groaning inside, this is the lack of interest in happiness I worry about.

Do we really not care about happiness? We all say this is something we want for ourselves and for loved ones.

But in our culture of instant gratification, do we simply expect to have happiness as part of living in America?

It almost feels like it is our “unalienable right” to be happy. However, the wording in the United States Declaration of Independence is specifically about the pursuit of happiness. This puts the responsibility back with each of us individually.

Happiness is something we have to personally define, and then actively pursue and cultivate in our lives. Yes, it does take effort, but the payoff is totally worth it.

Although we may have missed the UN’s International Day of Happiness last week,

Gross National Happiness USA is promoting “Pursuit of Happiness Day” on Sunday, April 13. This is another chance to spark conversation within our community about what it means to be happy, and how to build more happiness into our future.

Check out their website (gnausa.org) for ideas of how to contribute via action and conversation.

If you are interested in spending 76 of your minutes learning more about happiness, “HAPPY” is available on Amazon Prime for free viewing, as well as on Netflix streaming. And, if there is enough interest in a group viewing, I’d be happy to pursue a local screening of “HAPPY” for our Katy Trail community. Email me if you are interested!

and domestic,” kika clothes are stylish, high-quality, reasonably-priced, well-tailored and ethical.

“It feels fantastic to be able to finally have clothes that are both environmentally friendly and wearable,” Tara

Ortiz, a nutrition consultant and Shaklee distributor, said.

“Finally there’s a way to be eco-friendly from the inside out. It’s a perfect fit.”

To view the line, visit shopkika.com/ michelelangenberg.

THOMAS cont'd from page 2

“Dallas Visions,” directed by James Pratt.

“The fact that this award is named for the man who achieved the highest in excellence in public service means a great deal to me,” Thomas said.

“When I think about what J. Erik Jonsson did for Dallas — how, in the year following the Kennedy assassination he took office and went on to turn the ‘City of Hate’ into the ‘City of Hope’ — I’m very honored,” she said.

Past winners of the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award, now in its 17th year, include Nancy Ann & Ray Hunt, Walter J. Humann, Ruth S. Altshuler, Bob Buford, Ronald G. Steinhart, Michael M. Boone, Zan W. Holmes Jr., Roger Staubach, Caren Prothro, Tom Luce, Ron Anderson, Jack Lowe Jr., William T. Solomon, Stanley H. Marcus, Charles C. Sprague and Curtis W. Meadows Jr.

will be considered the largest urban park in the United States, including sports fields, trails, nature centers and recreational opportunities ranging from kayaking to horseback riding.

Thomas’ efforts for the Trinity project also helped inspire the philanthropic gifts for the design of Dallas’ two bridges by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava.

Currently Thomas is seeking funds to build the Trinity Spine Trail which runs from the Audubon Center to White Rock Lake.

Thomas was instrumental in creating downtown Dallas’ Pegasus Plaza and co-chaired the Dallas Millennium Project to restore the city’s iconic flying red horse, Pegasus. And through the Dallas Institute, she hosted a five-year urban design initiative for Dallas known as

Katy Trail Weekly’s

Member Of The Family

Correction: The phone number for Flower Road Apothecary was misprinted in last week’s issue. The correct phone number is 214-987-2766. Katy Trail Weekly regrets the error and apologizes for any inconvenience.

Rene, a 4-month old Golden Retriever has just joined the Anspach family. Such a lucky boy!

Member Of The Family is presented by these friends of the animal members of your family.

East Dallas Veterinary Clinic ...

Ken Cantrell, DVM; Virginia Ellsworth, DVM; Sarah Blair, DVM Since 1972, a state-of the-art facility for diagnosing and treating your companion animals. Boarding available.

8541 Ferguson Rd. (SW of Lakeland Dr.), Dallas 75228 www.EastDallasVetClinic.com ............. 214-328-9935

White Rock Animal Hospital ...

Robert P. Hawthorne, DVM; Patricia A. Williams, DVM Caring for your dogs and cats as if they were our own – for over 50 years. We accept CareCredit and Pet Assure.

Boarding available.

11414 E. Northwest Hwy. (east of Jupiter), Dallas 75218 www.WhiteRockAnimalHospital.com ... 214-328-3255 Animal Quote of the Week: “No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does.” Christopher Morley

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Homemade Granola

MARCH 28 - APRIL 3, 2014

RESTAURANT REVIEW

Tacos rule at this local 'joint'

By Sara Newberry

Greek yogurt with this granola is my favorite healthy snack. I change it up depending on what’s in my pantry! Add the egg white if you like chunky granola; otherwise, leave it out.

4 cups old-fashioned oats 3 cups chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds) 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg white, beaten until frothy (optional) 2 cups dried fruit (cherries, blueberries, cranberries) Heat oven to 300 F. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, nuts and coconut. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey, oil and molasses. Heat on high power for about 30 seconds or just until thinned. Add to the oat mixture and stir until thoroughly mixed in.

Mix in the egg white, if using.

Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared pan and bake without stirring for 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan, then break up and mix in the dried fruit. Store in an airtight container.

Recipe by Sara Newberry

JAZZ cont'd from page 1 Village and the Art Deco Society of Dallas, this jazzage inspired lawn party will surround the newly restored Van Cleave Bandstand with an afternoon of live music, dancing, costumes, games, picnics, antique cars, vendors and more. Children ages 12 and younger are free; all others pay $10.

Learn vintage dance steps with instructor Elaine Hewlett of the Rhythm Room on the wooden dance floor set up on the lawn in front of the bandstand. Costumes are not required, but necessary for those wishing to participate in the 2:30 p.m. costume contest for best lawn party attire. (Think vintage bathing beauties, parasols and walking whites.)

Bring your cameras and

pose in front of one of the Model A Fords on display from Vintage Coach. Select cars will also be available for rides. Try your hand at a game or two of croquet or badminton, tour the historic buildings of the village and visit with vintage vendors featuring clothing, jewelry and antiques such as Tracy Popken, Savannah Hoffman Designs (vintage clothing), Ahoy Cruises (vintage-inspired cruises), Curiosities Antiques (collectibles) and Lush Life Antiques (vintage jewelry).

Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic and soak up the atmosphere with your family. Enjoy turn-ofthe-century music by the 18-piece Singapore Slingers, the fox trot orchestra the Dallas Observer calls, “the city’s coolest, quirkiest, retro jazz group” with five strings,

I have never visited the original location of Taco Joint on Peak Street for a couple of reasons: they were only open until 2 p.m. during the week; also, I am not a huge breakfast-taco fan.

So I was pleasantly surprised when I visited the Mockingbird Lane location and discovered they have a much more varied menu.

A large part of it is filled with breakfast tacos and burritos, but there are quite a few non-breakfast options as well.

I really enjoyed the Beef Brisket Tacos ($2.95).

The brisket was tender and smoky, and had a good ratio of meat to lettuce, cheese and avocado.

I love carnitas (braised pork shoulder similar to pulled pork), so I couldn’t resist the Spicy Pork Tacos ($2.95).

Usually, I am wary of menu items that have “spicy” in the name of the dish; it’s my experience that they just amp up the heat without thinking about the overall flavor. But these were the exception to that; they were spicy, yes, but not so hot that it eclipsed the flavor of the pork.

Another pork taco is The Chuck ($2.95), which features pulled pork with barbecue sauce as well as the standard four reeds, three brass, five rhythm players and event organizer Matt Tolentino leading the band. Razzmajazz will entertain guests with Dixieland Jazz and Swing Jazz performed in true Mardi Gras /Roaring 20s style. In addition, Bill Flynt and his 1923 Tangley steam calliope will fill the air with the sounds of Dallas’ original carefree lawn parties of the Roaring ’20s.

Carnival Barker’s ice creams will be dishing up some delicious dessert. Drinks will also be available for purchase.

Guests will love ongoing Dallas Heritage Village activities such as tours of the Millermore and Sullivan homes and learning about the Village's history through the cell phone tour. Children may also play in the Learning Lounge with trains, Lincoln Logs and doll houses and the Blum Brothers store will be

Photo by Sara Newberry

The fish tacos at Taco Joint are perfectly fried. toppings. The barbecue sauce is smoky, with a pleasing tinge of heat balancing its sweetness.

The Fried Fish Tacos ($8.25 as part of a combo) were coated in a delicious batter and perfectly fried.

My only issue was that the pieces of cod were lost in

the pile of shredded lettuce and cheese. After I took off about half of it, I really enjoyed them.

They are served with habanero ranch, which I didn’t love; the jalapeño ranch from the salsa bar had better flavor.

The combo includes rice and beans; they were both fine but

open for young shopkeepers, shoppers and postal workers. Nip and Tuck will also be busy giving their everpopular rides around the Village for 25 cents a person.

Additionally, kids may make hats in a special craft activity.

“For a couple of years I have wanted Dallas to get on the same page as some other big cities and host a big, vintage-inspired event,”

Tolentino said. “Dallas Heritage Village is the ideal setting with its lush greens, new bandstand and historic setting. The Jazz Age Sunday Social offers something for everyone – couples, families, and all lovers of things vintage.”

Tolentino has made it his life’s mission to preserve traditional music for the modern audience.

ODDS AND ENDS Dates worth knowing for the coming week March 28 - Something on a Stick Day March 29 - National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day March 29 - Smoke and Mirrors Day March 30 - National Doctor's Day March 30 - I am in Control Day March 30 - Take a Walk in the Park Day March 31 - Bunsen Burner Day March 31 - National Clams on the Half Shell Day April 1 - April Fool's Day April 1 - International Fun at Work Day April 1 - International Tatting Day April 2 - Children's Book Day April 2 - National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day April 2 - Reconciliation Day April 3 - Don't Go to Work unless it's Fun Day April 3 - Tweed Day

not anything exciting.

My husband enjoys the 5 Alarm Burrito ($6.39) for breakfast. It’s a 14-inch flour tortilla filled with eggs, refried beans, and chorizo topped with Taco Joint’s 5-Chile Salsa and cheese.

There’s a lot going on inside that tortilla, and I would need a nap if I ate that whole thing!

I basically enjoyed everything I tried at Taco Joint, but I was really disappointed by their salsa bar. The red salsa is sweet and almost tastes like cocktail sauce; the green is bland without much flavor.

The jalapeño ranch is far and away the best choice of the three.

Taco Joint is a very popular place for families and can be incredibly busy on weekend nights. There is also quite a crowd for weekend brunch.

But the service is very friendly and there’s never a terribly long wait for a table.

And I can’t wait to come back when it’s warmer and take advantage of the dogfriendly patio!

Taco Joint 6434 E. Mockingbird Lane 214-821-8226 thetacojoint.com Hours: M-TH 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Fri: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sat: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sun: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Klyde Warren Park

Easter is on it's way to deck park From Staff Reports

info@katytrailweekly.com A spring celebration will be held at the Reading and Games Room at Klyde Warren Park Saturday, March 29 from noon — 5 p.m. Sponsored by The Dallas Morning News, children will have the opportunity to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Children can receive a picture frame they can decorate. There will also be a petting zoo and live music in the park.

Klyde Warren Park is at 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy.

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Our Favorite Restaurants American – Homestyle Black-Eyed Pea 3857 Cedar Springs ...... 214-521-4580 Bubba’s Cooks Country 617 Hillcrest ................... 214-373-6527 Char Bar 2026 Greenville Ave. ..... 214-826-8800 Asian – Japanese – Sushi Gui Korean & Japanese Bistro 2719 McKinney Ave. ..... 214-720-9229 Rice & Wheat Asian Cuisine 4906 Maple Ave. ........... 469-547-2614 Sushi Zushi 3636 McKinney, #150 ... 214-522-7253 Bakery  Donuts  Ice Cream Einstein Bros. Bagels 3827 Lemmon Ave. ....... 214-526-5221 Highland Park Soda Fountain 3229 Knox St. ................. 214-521-2126 Marble Slab Creamery 3001 Knox St., #103 ....... 214-219-0300 Mojo Donuts 6522 Lemmon Ave. ....... 214-357-5154 The Original Cupcakery 2222 McKinney, #230 .... 214-855-0003 Paciugo 3699 McKinney Ave. ..... 214-219-2665 Pokey O’s 3034 Mockingbird .......... 214-987-1200 Yummy Donuts 4355 Lovers Ln. ............. 214-520-7680 Bar-B-Q Aloha Hawaiian Barbecue 5601 Lemmon, A-1 ......... 214-521-8868 Big Al’s Smokehouse Barbecue 3125 Inwood Rd. ........... 214-350-9445 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2324 McKinney Ave. ..... 469-248-3149 2525 Wycliff, #130 ......... 214-780-0999 Katy Trail Ice House 3127 Routh St. ............... 214-468-0600 Peggy Sue Bar-B-Q 6600 Snider Plaza ......... 214-987-9188 Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que 1820 W. Mockingbird .... 214-352-2752 Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse 5519 W. Lovers Ln. ....... 214-351-2024 Breakfast and/or Lunch Bailey’s Cafe 2525 Inwood Rd., #123 . 214-350-9445 Crossroads Diner Delicious made-from-scratch comfort food for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy Melt-inyour mouth buttermilk pancakes, signature Sticky Buns, creamy Mac & Cheese, savory meatloaf, memorable Quiches, and so much more!

Texas Monthly says, “Best Breakfast.”

Open: Tue – Sun: 7 am – 2 pm.

8121 Walnut Hill .......... 214-346-3491 Two Sisters 3111-C Monticello ......... 214-526-1118

Burgers, Deli & Sandwiches Ball’s Hamburgers 4343 N.W. Hwy. ............. 214-352-2525 Burger House 6913 Hillcrest .................. 214-361-0370 Burger Island 4422-B Lemmon Ave. .... 214-443-0015 Goff’s Hamburgers 6401 Hillcrest .................. 214-520-9133 Great American Hero 4001 Lemmon Ave. ........ 214-521-2070 Hunky’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 3930 Cedar Springs ....... 214-522-1212 Jake’s Hamburgers 2702 McKinney, #101 .... 214-754-8001 Jersey Mike’s Subs 3001 Knox St. ................. 214-520-7827 5301 W. Lovers Ln. ........ 214-350-7611 Ketchup Burger Bar 3028 N. Hall St, #179 .... 214-265-9911 McAlister’s Deli 4235 W. N.W. Hwy.......... 214-357-3354 Mooyah Burger 6713 W. N.W. Hwy. ....... 214-987-2666 New York Sub 3411 Asbury Ave. ........... 214-522-1070 Smashburger 4235 W. NW Hwy, #100 . 972-220-1222 Snuffer’s 8411 Preston Rd, #112 . 214-265-9911 Subway 6935 Hillcrest .................. 214-444-9068 Village Burger – West Village 3699 McKinney .............. 214-443-9998

Dick’s Last Resort 2211 N. Lamar, #100 ..... 214-747-0001 Dish 4123 Cedar Springs ...... 214-522-3474 Eden Rest. & Pastries 4416 W. Lovers Ln. ....... 972-267-3336 Good Eats 3888 Oak Lawn .............. 214-522-2387 Hooters 2201 N. Lamar ............... 214-979-9464 Pop Diner 3600 McKinney .............. 214-599-8980 Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen 6130 Luther Ln. .............. 214-890-1103 Stoneleigh P Since 1973, Stoneleigh P has been a hangout for nonconformists, a bar with real food, a place where people meet to talk, where guys & gals feel comfortable.

Plus, The P has one of Dallas’ best patios. Famous for their magazine stand, the P has plenty of TV’s, a great juke box & pool, too. Open daily: 11 am - 2 am.

2926 Maple Ave. .......... 214-871-2346 Ethiopian Dallul 2515 Inwood Rd, #117 .. 214-353-0805 French La Madeleine Country French Cafe 3606 Lemmon, #110 ..... 214-521-0183 Rise No 1 Salon de Souffle 5360 W. Lovers, #220 ... 214-366-9900

Cafeteria Highland Park Cafeteria 9540 Garland Rd, #300 .. 214-324-5000

German Kuby’s Sausage House 6601 Snider Plaza ......... 214-363-2231

Cajun Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 3520 Oak Lawn ............... 214-521-4700

Indian Masala Wok 6106 Luther Ln. .............. 469-232-9390

Chinese Howard Wang’s China Grill 4343 N.W. Hwy, #345 ......214-366-1606 Szechuan Chinese Rest.

4117 Lemmon Ave. ......... 214-521-6981 Coffee & Specialties Drip Coffee Co. 4343 W. Lovers Ln. ........ 214-599-7800 Oak Lawn Coffee 2720 Oak Lawn .............. 214-219-5511 Starbucks 4343 W. NW Hwy. .......... 214-654-0704 Eclectic Angela’s Cafe 7979 Inwood Rd. ............ 214-904-8122 Breadwinners 5560 W. Lovers, #260 ... 214-351-3339 Buzzbrews 4334 Lemmon Ave. ........ 972-521-4334 Café Brazil 6420 N. Central Exwy. ... 214-691-7791 Café Express 3230 McKinney Ave. ...... 214-965-0033 5600 W. Lovers, #109 ... 214-352-2211

Irish Pub Black Friar 2621 McKinney, Ste A ... 214-953-0599 Renfield’s Corner 2603-A Routh St. ........... 214-397-0300 Italian & Pizza California Pizza Kitchen 8411 Preston Rd. ........... 214-750-7067 Farnatchi Pizza & Wine 3001 Knox St. ................ 214-219-7200 Italia Express 4000 Cedar Springs ...... 214-521-3300 Holy Ravioli 4446 W. Lovers Ln. ....... 214-696-3993 La Gourmet Pizza 2709 McKinney .............. 214-981-9337 Lover’s Pizza & Pasta Grill 5605 W. Lovers Ln. ....... 214-353-0509 Mimi’s Pizzeria 6807 W. N.W. Hwy. ....... 972-215-7290 Neo Pizza Napoletana by Olivella’s 2340 Victory Park Ln. .... 214-522-9898 Penne Pomodoro 6815 Snider Plaza ......... 214-373-9911

Rocco’s Uptown Pizza & Pasta 2717 Howell St. ............. 214-871-9207 Sal’s Pizza Rest.

2525 Wycliff ................... 214-522-1828 Villa-O Rest.

4514 Travis, #132 ......... 214-707-3848 Zini’s Pizzeria 4001 Cedar Springs ...... 214-599-2600 Latin American La Duni Latin Kitchen & Baking Studio 4264 Oak Lawn Ave.. ..... 214-520-6888 Zaguan Latin Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave.. ..... 214-219-8393 Meals To Go My Fit Foods 6100 Luther Ln. ............. 214-360-7569 6403 Hillcrest ................. 214-520-6878 Short Stop – Food To Go 6918 Snider Plaza .......... 214-360-0311 Mediterranean Baboush 3636 McKinney, #160 .... 214-559-0707 Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill 3001 Knox St., #110 ..... 214-528-1800 Zoe’s Kitchen 6800 Snider Plaza ......... 214-987-1020 Mexican & Tex-Mex Campuzano Mexican Food New Oak Lawn spot. A "phenomenal" hangout w/ open air bar seating, intimate patio. Great food made fresh daily. TexMex favorites with a few twists to satisfy your cravings. Solid bar with the drinks you’re looking for. Brunch: Sat-Sun with bottomless Mimosas! Wi-Fi and charging ports! Open: Sun-Th: 11-10; F-Sat: 11-11.

2618 Oak Lawn ............ 214-526-0100 Chiladas 4448 W. Lovers Ln. ....... 214-365-9900 El Fenix 5622 Lemmon Ave. ....... 214-521-5166 6811 W. NW Hwy. ......... 214-363-5279 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 4740 W. Mockingbird .... 214-352-8226 Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano 4912 Cole Ave. .............. 214-521-4211 Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex 3521 Oak Grove Ave. ... 214-252-1616 Mario’s Mexican & Salvadorian Rest.

5404 Lemmon Ave. ....... 214-599-9744 Ojeda’s Mexican Rest.

4617 Maple Ave. ........... 214-528-8383 Qdoba Mexican Grill 5617 W. Lovers, #128 ... 214-352-2277 Rafa’s Café Mexicano 5617 W. Lovers Ln. ....... 214-357-2080 Middle Eastern Café Istanbul 5450 W. Lovers, #222 ... 214-902-0919 Organic – Natural Southpaw’s Organic Grill 3227 McKinney Ave. ...... 214-754-0100 6009 Berkshire Ln. ........ 214-987-0351

New American Barter Rest. & Bar 3232 McKinney Ave. ....... 214-969-6898 City Café 5757 W. Lovers Ln. ......... 214-351-3367 House 34 Rest. & Bar 3403 McKinney Ave. ...... 214-774-9034 The Standard Pour 2900 McKinney Ave. ...... 214-935-1370 Pubs, Bars and Taverns Big Al’s McKinney Ave. Tavern 2907 McKinney Ave. ...... 214-969-1984 British Beverage Co. 2800 Routh ST., #115 ... 214-922-8220 Concrete Cowboy 2512 Cedar Springs ....... 214-934-1959 The Corner Bar & Grill 4830 McKinney .............. 214-219-8002 The Idle Rich Pub 2614 McKinney .............. 214-965-9926 Kung Fu Saloon 2911 Routh St. ............... 214-730-0283 The Loon Bar & Grill 3531 McKinney Ave. ....... 214-559-3059 Nickel and Rye 2523 McKinney Ave. ....... 214-389-2120 The Pooch Patio 3811 Fairmont ................ 214-252-1550 6th Street Bar / Uptown 3005 Routh St. ............... 214-965-0962 Snookie’s Bar & Grill 3604 Oak Lawn. .............. 214-521-1068 Time Out Tavern 5101 W. Lovers Ln. ......... 214-956-9522 The Union Bear 3699 McKinney, #C306 .. 214-245-5330 Uptown Pub & Grill 3605 McKinney .............. 214-522-5100 Windmill Lounge 5320 Maple Ave. ............. 214-443-7818 Seafood Dive-Dallas Coastal Cuisine 3404 Rankin St. .............. 214-891-1700 Hook, Line & Sinker 3103 Lemmon Ave. ........ 214-965-0707 Shell Shack Uptown 2916 McKinney Ave. ...... 877-434-1411 TJ’s Seafood Market & Grill 4212 Oak Lawn .............. 214-219-3474

Steaks Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar 2626 Howell St. .............. 214-754-4949 Dunston’s Steak House 5423 W. Lovers Ln. ....... 214-352-8320 Texas Land & Cattle Co. 3130 Lemmon Ave. ....... 214-526-4664 Thai CrushCraft Thai Street Eats 2800 Routh St., #150 ..... 972-677-7038 Naga Thai Kitchen & Bar 665 High Market St. ....... 214-953-0023 Vegetarian Be Raw Food & Juice 6005 Berkshire Ln. ........ 214-234-0106 Cosmic Cafe 2912 Oak Lawn .............. 214-521-6157 Vietnamese Pho Envy Vietnamese Bistro 8611 Hillcrest, #190 ....... 214-987-1468 Wine Bar Chocolate Secrets 3926 Oak Lawn .............. 214-252-9801 Cork 3636 McKinney, #170 ... 214-780-0373 Max’s Wine Dive 3600 McKinney, #101 .. 214-559-DIVE Two Corks & a Bottle – Quadrangle 2800 Routh St., #140 .... 214-871-9463 Vino 100 2909 McKinney Ave. ... 214-969-WINE Yogurt, Smoothies & Juices The Juice Bar 5560 W. Lovers, #244 .... 214-244-3270 I Heart Yogurt 5450 W. Lovers, #143 6305 Hillcrest Ave. Roots Juices 3527 Oak Lawn .............. 888-666-0290 Tasti D-Lite / Planet Smoothie 8611 Hillcrest, #185 ....... 214-750-4810 Smoothie Factory 2817 Howell, #210 ......... 214-954-0900

Spanish Café Madrid 4501 Travis St. ............... 214-528-1731 Sports Bar & Restaurant Christie’s Sports Bar & Grill 2811 McKinney, #22 ..... 214-954-1511 Milo Butterfingers Dallas’ favorite sports bar & grill for more than 40 years. Taking care of our guests with great bar food, cold beer, cocktails, foosball, darts, video games, pool & more than 15 Large HD screens.

Located near corner of Greenville Ave. & SMU Blvd. Open daily: 11 am – 2 am.

5645 SMU Blvd. ........... 214-368-9212 Three Sheets Uptown 2908 McKinney Ave. ...... 214-298-3836

Café ‘Royan’ – 1940

by Pablo Picasso (1881 – 1973)

Do you have a favorite area restaurant or bar you want to see listed in this Directory?

If so, please call:

214-27-TRAIL 214-278-7245

We always love to hear from our readers!

JUST FOUND

Oak Lawn café serves coffee with a kick

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com Everyone knows that coffee gives you a kick. But it is rare when you get your coffee from a kicker.

Former Lake Highlands High School soccer star Peter Louis is the General Manager and CEO of Oak Lawn Coffee at 2720 Oak Lawn Ave., a non-descript 1,000 square foot coffee bar tucked off Oak Lawn Avenue between Congress Street and Maple Avenue hidden under the signs promoting City Pet Supply. But before grinding coffee, he was grinding on the soccer field on his way to a professional career.

After playing for Costal Carolina University in Conway, S.C., Louis was a late round pick of FC Dallas of the MLS. He spent time on the reserve squad until a coach provided him with some career advice. “You can make more money playing soccer in Finland than you can here,” Louis was told.

Louis spent two and

one-half years playing professional soccer in Finland.

“I was playing out my pro dream,” Louis said. During his time in Finland, he got married to Kristi, “a girl from Arlington.” He returned to the U.S. and became a paralegal. Then he met Oak Lawn Coffee owner Michael Miller through friends. Both shared an entrepreneurial spirit.

“When approached about the coffee shop partnership, I was most attracted to the people and culture of the shop” Miller said. “The Oak Lawn community provides the perfect urban downtown neighborhood for culture and coffee.”

“We took over the place in 2011,” Louis said after he and Miller arranged a deal to acquire the former Urban Dog Coffee. “I was training on the job.”

Oak Lawn Coffee is filling a need as an independent coffee purveyor in an area where Starbucks has multiple locations within less than a mile.

“Nothing against

Photos by Can Turkyilmaz

Oak Lawn Coffee's Peter Louis went from kicks to coffee.

Starbucks,” Louis said. They built the coffee business.

What we serve is excellence.

We are very customer friendly and have a friendly staff.

Some of our regulars walk in and their coffee is ready because employees recognize

the customer’s car. We all feel like family.”

Oak Lawn Coffee’s feel is very non-traditional. Much like a tavern, customers are encouraged to sit, relax and interact with others at a sixseat coffee bar. The back

SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE

room is even more relaxed, with couches and overstuffed chairs. Louis built a small shelf in the back for patrons to sit and look out at the bustle of Oak Lawn Avenue.

Fresh pastries and a variety of specialty coffee drinks are available. They are especially proud of their Iced Coffee, which is excellent and highly acclaimed by social media accounts.

They buy their coffee locally, from roasters like Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters and Tweed Coffee Roasters. And their coffee is sold with a purpose. Their mission statement says, “We believe it's possible for local businesses to make a positive impact in their communities by supporting those

who are dedicated to making a difference, which is why Oak Lawn Coffee is committed to giving 10 percent of its profits to local non-profit organizations who are working to improve the quality of life for those in Oak Lawn and Dallas at large.”

So the former soccer player turned entrepreneur certainly must have a goal.

While expansion may be on the horizon — “we want to do it well” Louis said — in this eclectic neighborhood, Oak Lawn Coffee’s business mantra is, “Come all! Come be a part of the family!” That pledge is one of the reasons that Oak Lawn Coffee has scored points with area residents and business people.

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MARCH 28 - APRIL 3, 2014

Scene Around Town

By Society Editor Sally Blanton Ballet Gala 2014

TACA Grants Awards

“Come Dance With Us” Winspear Opera House

Allison Beadles, Ashley Baker, Shannon Haddaway, Leesa Kaufmann

The Arts Community Alliance The Wyly Theater

Chairs Boo Lively, Brooke Lively, Mary Lynn Garrett, Oleta Thompson

Zannie Voss, Brent Christopher, Monica Smith

Sky Ranch Benefit

“Cowboys and Cowboys” Omni Hotel

Clyde Jackson, Kathy Jackson, Betsy Jackson, Michael Jackson

Stacy and Jeff Jeans, Linda Paulk

Romance at the Arboretum

Benefit for Rory Meyers Children’s Garden DeGolyer Estate

Kaki and Shelton Hopkins

Judy and Jim Gibbs

Michal Irvin, Linda Paulk, Ashleigh Paulk, Ben Pogue

Alcuin School Gala

“Hat’s Off to Fifty Years” Westin Park Central

Jean-Claude Saada, Laurie Matthews, Baron Ablon, Holly Mayer, Maria Magennis

AIRS Event

Alliance for Reconstructive Surgery Home of Dr. Diane Gibby and Dr. Rod Rohrich

Carol and Scott Murray

SHOP THE TRAIL COMMUNITY COUNTS. KEEP IT LOCAL.

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Bloody, savagely violent ‘Sabotage’ is nothing as it seems

By Chic DiCiccio

derekdiciccio@me.com A key plot point of “Sabotage” involves Arnold Schwarzenegger’s John “Breacher” Wharton receiving clips of a video. In this video, drug cartel thugs are torturing his abducted wife. It is stomach turning and extremely hard to watch, mostly due to the unflinching way director David Ayer shoots this disturbing violence.

This happens in the first three or four minutes of the movie. If that sounds like something you cannot stomach, the next 105 minutes of “Sabotage” will not be for you.

Wharton is a DEA agent who leads an undercover strike force known just as much for their amazing track record as they are for their “work hard, play hard” lifestyle. The team has some interesting dynamics, such as “Monster” (Sam Worthington) and Lizzy (Mireille Enos) being a married couple. There really isn’t anything better than marital bliss that comes from kicking in the doors of drug lords.

“Sabotage” introduces us to the team, which also includes Joe Manganiello, Josh Holloway, Terrence Howard, Max Martini and Kevin Vance, as they burst into a large mansion used by Mexican drug runners.

Their official mission is to find a large stack of cash kept there, but they have more nefarious reasons.

Once the money is found, the team goes to great lengths to steal $10 million.

Unfortunately for them,

when they go back to retrieve the stolen loot, it has disappeared. The DEA discovers money is missing and spends six months investigating the team, suspending them all from duty in the process.

From this point on, “Sabotage” becomes a bit of a pot boiler detective story.

We are given snippets of some character building of these lunatic law enforcement agents as they finally get back on the job, but none of them can trust one another as they all suspect each other as the money thief.

It all begins to crumble to pieces when one of the team members is murdered.

Director Ayer does this with a train crash sequence that is as technically sound and jaw-dropping as any in recent action movie history.

It all involves a Winnebago left on train tracks and then plowed into by a train. A camera shows the horrific act by actually being inside the Winnebago as it is hit and a human body tumbles from side to side, with furniture and other items flying through the air.

A local homicide detective, Caroline (Olivia Williams), covers the train accident and she gets entangled in a massive mess that slowly, and actually quite effectively, unravels. Once another team member gets whacked, it’s apparent someone is out to get them and a strange game of “Ten Little Indians” starts.

If you hadn’t noticed, there’s not much of a revenge story here. There is, however, lots of blood and nail-biting action scenes. There isn’t any

cartoon violence. This is in your face and unrelenting.

While the actual body count doesn’t get as repulsively high as some action movies, “Sabotage” is still one of the most violent movies ever made.

The plot’s wheels slightly wobble toward the end of the movie, but it actually does a great job of keeping things moving and there aren’t any roll-your-eyes moments.

There are a few surprises along the way too, one being a fairly big twist.

If it is about anything, “Sabotage” is mostly about the insane life an undercover DEA agent leads. These people have to make drug addicted, cold-blooded murderers believe they are just like them, which leads to some serious personality disorders.

This DEA team is loaded with them, from alcoholism to drug addiction. They run the gambit.

This isn’t your typical Arnold Schwarzenegger role.

It’s quite possible that every four to five words he speaks is an F-bomb. He’s a tortured soul and Arnold actually does a great job of conveying it.

He’s not going to win any awards here, but this may be the best “acting” Arnold has ever done. He commands the screen, even when his character is severely lacking in morals.

While the other actors, Worthington in particular, are very good, this movie is completely stolen

by Williams. She snipes and jabs at her partner (played

by Harold Perrineau), gets excited when she discovers clues and evidence that

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furthers her case, and is convincingly sickened as she sees things even a homicide detective cannot stomach.

Also, when Williams and Schwarzenegger share the screen, “Sabotage” is fantastic. Their on-screen chemistry, seemingly unfathomable to comprehend before seeing the movie, is superb.

The real star of “Sabotage” is director Ayer.

The entire movie is shot in a way that puts you right into the movie, which only makes it more nerve wracking. There are two sequences that are

extremely unique in the way they are shot and also the way the chronological order of events is shown.

There is no doubt “Sabotage” is going to turn many people off. There will definitely be people who buy a ticket expecting one thing, and then be potentially chased out of the theater in the first few minutes due to the relentless violence.

This movie isn’t for everyone, but if you want to see Schwarzenegger in a new, unique way, it’s worth checking out.

(showing on Thurs. April 10 at Cinemark West Plano 10).

“Believe Me” is directed by Will Bakke and stars Nick Offerman, Johanna Braddy and Christopher McDonald.

The plot is about a boy who persuades his fellow college seniors that they should create a fake Christian charity as a means to drum up tuition money. The boys find themselves thrust into an unexpected religious revival, where impassioned believers take in their every word. A satire, “Believe Me” features some of television’s brightest stars.

Director Randall Wallace presents the World Premiere of “Heaven is for Real.” Based on the New York Times No. 1 best-selling book of the same name, “Heaven is for Real” is the true story of a smalltown father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son’s extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world.

The film stars Academy Award nominee and EMMY award winning actor Greg Kinnear as Todd Burpo and co-stars Kelly Reilly as Sonja Burpo, the real-life couple whose son, Colton (newcomer Connor Corum), claims to have visited Heaven during a near death experience. Colton recounts the details of his amazing journey with childlike innocence and speaks matter-of-factly about things that happened before his birth. Todd and his family are then challenged to examine the meaning of this remarkable event.

The full Dallas international Film Festival schedule can be found online at DallasFilm.org (click on Film Guide).

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