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COMMUNIT Y NEWS

Colorful pail for Easter For those looking to surprise and delight with something different this Easter Sunday, Urban Donut has you covered. The Bunny Basket (left) consists of one dozen vanilla cake donut holes decorated and served in a basket. The basket is just $8.99 and Urban URBAN DONUT Donut is accepting orders through Friday, March 30.

Order online at urbandonutdfw.com. — Abby Linney

Hotel ZaZa offers Easter brunch Chefs Jonathan Gray and Dan Landsberg of Hotel ZaZa’s Dragonfly at 2332 Leonard St. are hosting Easter brunch featuring pickled deviled eggs topped with lamb’s breath, smoked salmon and house bacon; smoked chicken benedict or pork tenderloin in apricot glaze and strawberry and cream cake or lemon Mascarpone mousse. For reservations, call 214-550-9500.

— Courtney Edwards HOTEL ZAZA

Gala is “Under the Moonlight” Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD) will host the “Under the Moonlight” Gala at The Pavilion at the Belo Mansion on Saturday, April 7 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.

Southern cuisine, the band The After Party, magician James Munton and a live auction will be featured at the event. Since 2006, “Under the Moonlight” has raised more than $2 million for RMHD. Tickets are available by visiting rmhdallas.

RMHD org. — Ariel Herr

Dallas Startup Week starts Techstars’ “Dallas Startup Week” (DSW) is preparing for its fourth annual five-day entrepreneurial getaway that gives attendees the opportunity to get further plugged in to the Dallas community. This year, DSW is hoping for 7,000 attendees. With 14 confirmed event tracks, the personal growth and networking possibilities will be endless. Find more information at dallasstartupweek.

DSW com. — Kali Ah Yuen

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INSIDE

Notes from the Editor Bubba Flint

Mull It Over Automobility Uptown Girl Community Calendar Charity Spotlight Dotty Griffith Recipe of the Week

Hammer and Nails

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TURTLE CREEK

Tour features mix of home and luxury condos

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which will be sold on a first-come, firstserved basis and must be purchased by The 17th annual Turtle Creek Sunday, April 1.

Tour of Homes on Sunday, April Homes included on the tour 8 features luxury living in some of are a single family home at 4321 St. the most distinguished homes in Johns Drive, a sixth floor home at The Dallas. The annual tour showcases Warrington at 3831 Turtle Creek Blvd., Turtle Creek lifestyles and the enthe 13th floor of 3525 Turtle Creek, hancements that the Turtle Creek and homes on the first floor and the Association (TCA) provides.

17th floor of The Vendome at 3505 Tour participants may visit each Turtle Creek Blvd. residence in the order they choose.

The after party will be at the JD MCLEOD A limited number of tickets will be home of Paula Lambert, founder of the Home on Turtle Creek at 4321 St. Johns Drive. available for an exclusive reception Mozzarella Company, and provides the after the tour. The Turtle Creek home backdrop for an evening of wine and tour is from 1 to 5 p.m. and the exclusive after party reception is hors d’oeuvre created by Chef Abraham Salum after the home tour. from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Parking will be available at 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd. at Home tour tickets are $60 for non-TCA members and $50 Blackburn Street. Parking is not allowed at individual resfor TCA members. They are available for purchase online through idences. The parking garage entrance is on the Blackburn Friday, April 6 at 2 p.m. Turtle Creek home tour tickets may also Street side. Follow the home tour signs to access the garage. be purchased at each home or at the tour’s central parking location Complimentary motor coaches will shuttle guests from the 3811 on the day of the tour, Sunday, April 8. An early-bird discount of Turtle Creek garage to all homes on the tour and can be boarded at 10 percent will apply to tour ticket sales purchased by Saturday, any tour location.

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A video link about the 2018 Turtle Creek Tour of Homes This year, for the first time, a home tour and after party ticket can be found at YouTube by searching 2018 Turtle Creek Tour of bundle is available for $150. Separately, Turtle Creek home tour Homes. For more information, call 214-526-2800 or visit turtlecafter party tickets are $125 each. A limited number are available, reekassociation.org.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Woman mentors young girls on modeling, life

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com Fashion is her passion.

Amber Griffin is taking her knowledge and experience in front of the camera and on the runway and teaching young girls how to have poise, presence and polish.

Griffin, who is 5-foot, 10,” was born and raised in Houston as the middle child of a single mother. She went to the Jack Yates Senior High School, a predominantly black magnet arts school in Houston’s historic Third Ward, noted for its communications program specializing in broadcast TV, radio, print and photography. Among their alumni is Phylicia Rashād of “The Cosby Show.”

Despite her height, she

shied away from team sports like basketball or volleyball. “I was a girly girl,” Griffin said.

“My mom put me on the basketball team, and I asked her what a ‘center’ was.” She began modeling professionally at 18 years old.

A trip to a competition sponsored by the International Modeling & Talent Association in New York City launched her career. “We were able to walk in front of all of these agencies from Italy to Spain to China.

You think of it, they were there,” Griffin said. “At the end, you get a piece of paper telling you how many agents want to see you. I had 25 agents that wanted to see me, so I chose Italy, working for WOMEN [Management], one of the top agencies in Milan.”

She spent three years living

Model Amber Griffin (left) started the Model Prep program. in Milan honing her craft. “I really didn’t know how to dress.

My agent made that very, very clear. My agent said, ‘Amber, you’re a great looking girl. You can’t dress.’” She recalls wearing

a turquoise skirt, turquoise blouse and turquoise shoes. She might have been better suited for New Mexico. She also MODEL cont'd on page 8

THEATER

DuBord illuminates Dallas’ vibrant acting scene

By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com

Catherine DuBord is a local actor who leaves an indelible impression with audiences. Patrons want to see more good theater, and to see her again. She exemplifies the high caliber and quality of Dallas theater, its performing arts talent and the variety of its many offerings.

Patrons can see DuBord on Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31 in a staged reading of Laura Schellhardt’s “The Comparables” at the Bath House Cultural Center at 521 E. Lawther Drive on White Rock Lake. Her co-stars are well-known and admired Dallas actors Barrett Nash and Susan Sargeant.

Miki Bone is director. All four women have worked together at Contemporary Theatre of Dallas (CTD), which has since closed its doors.

The dark comedy is about three women, Bette, Iris and DuBord’s

GEORGE WADA

In “Catholic School Girls,” Catherine DuBord plays a student and a teacher.

Monica, who are powerful, high-end real estate agents questioning their options for doing business.

One of the earlier shows in which DuBord appeared is “Catholic School Girls” at CTD. With rubber-like facial expressions, she delivered in the double roles as Elizabeth McHue and Sr. Mary

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Thomasina. In both roles she tugs at your heart with well-acted monologues as both the student and the teacher.

“CTD and Susan [Sargeant] gave me my first big break as a professional actor right out of college. And it was the theater I worked at the most,” DuBord said. “Of course, Susan is a great influence and mentor. She gave me my first lead role as a fresh kid out of college. She took a chance on me and now she is the director I’ve worked with most. When you work for Susan, I like to say that you go to ‘Sargeant boot camp.’ You don’t slide by with any of your acting habits.

“I grew up there — turning from a budding young artist into a woman to be reckoned with,” DuBord said. “It was a huge hit to the theatre community. CTD gave so many actors a home over the years. I forged some of my most important professional relationships there. I DUBORD cont'd on page 6

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Only Anchorage hunts for more Easter eggs

By David Mullen

headset. The 26 is passing to the 24 and the 45 is in pits with an overheated engine. It seems like the 2 NASCAR racers and is whining about the conannouncers are funny. ditions. What a meal!” …

Rarely do they identify Dallas is the best place to the driver by name. They often use the car number David Mullen spend Easter in Texas and 14th best place in the U.S. as an identifier. So instead Dallas ranks high because of the of saying Trevor Bayne, Jimmie number of Easter egg hunts, having Johnson or Denny Hamlin, they more per capita than any other city will say “the 6, the 48 and the 11.” in America expect for Anchorage. I Bayne may say, “I got tangled up guess hiding colorful eggs in snow with the 48 near the end, but once is a popular tradition. And now I got the opening, I saw that the 11 hear this; nearly 60 percent of peowas out front. So the 6 gave it evple who consume chocolate bunnies erything it had and caught the 11 at the line. I want to thank my Lord eat the ears first. Where else can you get that type of information? … and Savior Jesus Christ for this great win.” (I added the last part be- Taco for taco: Urban Taco at 3411 McKinney Ave. in Uptown will cause Bayne is very religious and it is Easter after all.) Well, it got me to be closing on Saturday, March 31 following dinner service to make thinking. Why don’t we broadcast way for a Velvet Taco. After nine Easter dinner the same way, subyears, owners chose not to renew stituting ages for car numbers? “As their lease. The new Mockingbird the 84 and the 81 head for the back Station Urban Taco continues to stretch, it looks like the 84 is out thrive … During the Rock ‘n’ Roll of gas and the 81 has a loose grill. half marathon on March 25, DallasThe 49 is carving it up out there, Fire Rescue reported 14 patient and his brother in the red 52 seems contacts, four transports and one to have hit the wall. The 17 seems CPR save. That was more activity is losing steam and has gone to the david@katytrailweekly.com

than they had at the Dallas St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival on March 17, proving that it is better to drink than run. Or does it? … A shout-out to Katy Trail Weekly’s own front page star McGruff the Crime Dog, who is the focus of the new Geico commercial that may be the funniest ad on TV. Only recently did I notice that there is a bite taken out of the Geico logo at the end.

I hope after all of this new found fame, McGruff doesn’t get a big head. Oh, wait a minute, he already has a big head … Here is my new pet peeve: putting purses on chairs for saving seats. I recently went into a crowded bar. All of the stools were taken. I asked if I could sit there and was told “No! I am saving this seat.” In the 30 minutes I stood, no one showed up to take the seat. Then she left, with purse in tow. This is a place that has hooks underneath the bar for purses to hang. What a beating ...

Now is your chance. The current Guinness World Records (no longer “Guinness Book of World Records”) holder for the fastest speed for a Monster Truck will be making

OAK LAWN PARK

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a pit stop in Bonham (60 miles southeast of Dallas) on Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14.

Hitting a top speed of 99.10 mph, the “Raminator” with a 2018 Ram Heavy Duty Laramie Limited body can be seen at Bonham Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 2122 W. Center St. And, of course, there will be car crushes. I will see if I can borrow it for a day and take it up Central Expressway during rush hour ... In other out of town news, celebrity chef Paula Deen opened her first

restaurant in Texas. Called Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, it is open for lunch and dinner in Fairview Town Center at 163 Fountain Court in Fairview and will include a merchandise store. Only to think five years ago, because of alleged use of racial epithets, she didn’t have a pot (roast) to you know what in … “U Can’t Touch This.” Get out your parachute pants because Oakland’s own Stanley Burrell, aka MC Hammer, turns 56 on Friday, March 30.

DEEP ELLUM

Pooch Parade returns to Easter in the Park

Festival celebrates 24th anniversary

By Lily Friday

By Kali Ah Yuen

The 52nd Annual Easter in the Park, hosted by The Conservancy and the City of Dallas, will be held on Sunday, April 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Oak Lawn Park on 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd. More than 4,000 people will gather and enjoy an afternoon of festivities, including the beloved Conservancy Pooch Parade, live music by DJ Jennifer Miller, an Easter Egg Hunt, a special appearance from the Easter Bunny and a variety of food trucks. A portion of sales from the food trucks will be donated back to The Conservancy.

If you choose, grab your picnic basket and blanket and snag a spot on the lawn.

This event is free and open to the public for all ages. An Easter Egg Hunt, presented by Texas Capital Bank, will begin at 1:30 p.m. Children 10 years old and younger are welcome to participate. The Conservancy Pooch Parade will take place on Turtle Creek Boulevard at 2 p.m., with winners selected by a panel of local celebrity judges.

Prizes will be awarded to the winning participants in each of the following categories: Best Look-A-Like, Best Easter Inspired, Best Spring Costume, Best Group, Most Creative, Best Overall, Best Child and Dog Costume. Registration is $10 in advance per costume entry and day-of registration is $15.

To register, visit bit.ly/EITPPoochParade.

Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome.

Nonprofit animal rescue organizations including: Dallas Animal Services and SPCA

The Deep Ellum Arts Festival will celebrate its 24th anniversary this year from Friday, April 6 to Sunday, April 8. Voted "Best Festival in Dallas" by local pools and ranked by participating artists among the top 50 arts festivals in the nation, the festival begins at Malcolm X Boulevard and ends at Exposition Avenue outside of the iconic Sons of Hermann Hall. Admission is free.

This year's festival, open Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., introduces the Deep Ellum Artists' Gallery, presented by the Deep Ellum Community Association. Also, new this year is the Artists' Underground, an interactive creative space featuring Dallas mid-career professional artists as a cohesive collection. Interact with fine art, live painters, graffiti artists, body painting, installation art, sculpture, dance, performance art, live music and more produced by FGIII Fine Art Productions in partnership with Ash Studios and Elevate Dallas.

With dozens of concessionaires and local restaurants, guests can enjoy a wide array of tasty local cuisines, beer, wine and

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OAK LAWN PARK

Easter in the Park celebrates its 52nd year. will be on-site with adoptable pets.

Note that event parking is limited.

Ride-sharing, public transportation and use of the convenient Katy Trail is encouraged.

This event is rain or shine.

The Conservancy of Oak Lawn Park and Arlington Hall, which is modeled after the Central Park Conservancy in New York, spends more than $330,000 annually for general maintenance, repairs, reforestation, color changes, garden damage, plant replacement, utilities and more on this special place that belongs to the citizens of Dallas. Funds are also raised for capital projects within the park. Oak Lawn Park has been a green space for gathering since 1893.

For more information, call 214-521-2003 or visit theparkconservancy.org.

cocktails. More than 200 juried fine artists such as pastel portrait artist Casie Warnke (Art by Casie) from Buda, Arlington-based photographer Cliff Base, evocative painter Sarah Goodyear from West Virginia and the husband-wife metal-smithing team Dillon Rose who are showcasing handcrafted jewelry on site.

The Deep Ellum Artists' Village, situated at the corner of Main Steet and Malcolm X Boulevard, showcases local music and fine art. The Deep Ellum Artists' Gallery is a 1,000-square-foot pavilion featuring a gallery-style presentation of cutting edge Dallas fine artwork. The Artists' Village also hosts the Deep Ellum Artists' Stage where more than 30 local bands are programmed to play the three-day festival.

The Festival opens for lunch on Friday, April 6 at 11 a.m. This year, registration for the popular Pet Parade will take place on Sunday, April 9 at 11 a.m. at the dog park behind the Artists’ Court Singer Songwriter Stage at Trunk Street and Commerce Street. The Pet Parade will run all six blocks of the festival from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and conclude at the PABST Synergy Stage at Hall Street and Main Street.

For more information, go to deepellumartsfestival.com.

Hyer Elementary hosts open house Hyer Elementary at 3920 Caruth Blvd. is inviting the community to celebrate the campus with a special open house from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 12. The Open House is designed to give the community a chance to visit the school one final time before the students and staff transition to the newest elementary campus for the 2018-19 school year.

The open house will be a come-andgo event, and community members are

K ATY TR AIL WEEKLY'S

CRIME WATCH March 22 — 6:08 p.m.

2200 Block, Medical District Dr. (75235) Deadly Conduct: The unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainant out of his vehicle window.

March 23 — 5:36 p.m.

5300 Block, Stoneleigh Ave. (75235) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s residence and stole property.

invited to tour the school, visit classrooms and take photos. Former Hyer teachers, staff and students are invited to the cafeteria for a special reunion at 5 p.m.

— HPISD

(75219) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainants and stole their property.

March 24 — 6:47 a.m.

2100 Block, W. Mockingbird Ln. (75235) Theft of Property: The suspect entered the store and stole beer.

March 24 — 7:21 a.m.

3000 Block, N. Henderson Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Building: The suspect damaged the lock to the front door, entered and stole property.

March 23 — 5:49 p.m.

5300 Block, Amesbury Dr. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.

March 24 — 11:07 a.m.

1900 Block, Woodall Rodgers Fwy. (75201) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle with intent to steal.

March 24 — 2:50 a.m.

2800 Block, Throckmorton St.

March 25 — 10:03 a.m.

3600 Block, Hawthorne Ave.

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(75219) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s window with an unknown tool.

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March 25 — 11:45 a.m.

4500 Block, Ross Ave. (75204) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: The suspects robbed the complainant at gunpoint.

March 26 — 2:24 a.m.

3100 Block, Fairmount St. (75201) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

March 26 — 2:47 a.m.

3300 Block, Lee Pkwy. (75219) Assault: An unknown suspect assaulted the complainant, scratching his neck.

March 26 — 10:05 a.m.

3000 Block, State St. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.

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MULL IT OVER

AUTOMOBILITY

By David Mullen

By David Boldt

Hope is all the Rangers have

Lexus LC 500 is fast and forward

david@katytrailweekly.com Poor Dallas sports fans. The Cowboys, coming off a 9-7 2017 season, have done virtually nothing in the off-season, except for the NFL emptying Jerry Jones pockets for $2 million and getting a ruling that Dez Bryant’s 2014 playoff catch against the Green Bay Packers was actually a catch. We already knew that.

The Stars are in an epic slide that has taken them out of playoff contention and have fans confused and reeling. The Mavericks may not win 25 games this season and are lobbing for a favorable lottery position in the 2018 NBA Draft. But don’t fret. The Texas Rangers season is beginning, and as Alexander Pope said “Hope Springs Eternal.”

But Thomas Norton said “Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.” Norton must have been a Rangers fan.

While other teams have built strong clubs from within, accumulated young talent for the future, filled in pitching gaps with proven entities and look toward the playoffs, the Rangers are as big a mess as the under-construction Globe Life Field after an Arlington thunderstorm.

What adds insult to injury is that the World Champion Houston Astros are less than 240 miles away down Interstate 45. The Astros paced patiently to grow talent and then pounced on the rest of the league. The keystone duo of league MVP Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa is the best in baseball.

Their starting pitching goes five-deep, with Houston able to reap the benefits of a full season from Justin Verlander. The Astros are young and hungry for another crown.

The Los Angeles Angels made off-season headlines by signing Japanese star Shohei Ohtani, who was underwhelming in spring training. But they still have all-world Mike Trout, and brought in offensive weapons in Justin Upton and former Ranger Ian Kinsler. They will finish second, but more than double digits behind Houston in the standings. The Seattle Mariners seem to be built for another season around .500. The Oakland A’s are rebuilding the right way, and have potential stars in Matt Olson and Matt Chapman. They will make mistakes, but at least the young players will get a chance to play and mature.

The Rangers could finish anywhere from second to fifth place in the division. I think the bottom is the most likely. They have young players in Joey Gallo, Rougned Odor, Nomar Mazara and Delino DeShields, Jr., but lack discipline at the plate. They are banking on career renaissances from pitchers Matt Moore and Doug Fister and will even give 44-year-old Bartolo Colón a chance. They are

LONE STAR BALL

Joey Gallo will be shocked if the Rangers win this year. considering the unheard of six-man rotation.

The Rangers are too one-dimensional. They hit home runs, but have low on base percentages. Eight players had more than 100 strikeouts in 2017, and all but one are back. They don’t field particularly well. Except for shortstop Elvis Andrus, who finally seems to be maturing, there is just not enough versatility. At least Adrián Beltré is still around. It is time GM and one-time wunderkind Jon Daniels takes responsibility for assembling a team clearly going backwards.

The Central Division will be all Cleveland Indians. Manager Terry Francona has them thinking big, even though most people can’t name three players in their starting lineup. The only threat in the division comes from the Minnesota Twins, which just lost Jorge Polanco to an 80-game suspension for PED use. The Chicago White Sox are on the rise, especially with at least three minor league pitching prospects on the horizon, but have awful pitching on the major league roster. The Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers are in a complete rebuilding mode.

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are the beasts in the East. Ironically, both enter the year with first year managers Aaron Boone (New York) and Alex Cora (Boston). The Yankees could benefit the most with a likeable Boone replacing hardnosed Joe Girardi. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton make up an unbelievable one-two punch. Both hit over 50 home runs last year, and Stanton was the National League MVP in 2017 then cast away in a cost-cutting move by the Miami Marlins.

Boston may not have the power of the Yankees — despite adding J.D. Martinez in free agency — but appear to have superior pitching. Over any pitcher the Yankees can start, give me Chris Sale of the Red Sox for a must-win. These teams are very close, but I think the Red Sox will win the division and the Yankees will gain a Wild Card slot.

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500 offers sheetmetal that is at once On the road, there is the degree both discreet and breathtaking. of connectivity you’d expect, along While the SC’s organic sheetwith the connectivity my lovely wife, metal almost overshadowed the car’s after 40+ years of marriage, wants no mechanical footprint, the new LC sits part of. With a curb weight that side back on its rear axle (and 113-inch of 4,200 pounds, this isn’t a package wheelbase), has a track wider than you drive like a Miata, but it wants to your old man’s Pontiac and sheetmet- be a Miata — with 471 horsepower. al almost androgynous; it’s overtly You’d have absolutely no aversion to masculine from one angle and utterdoing a track day, and no hesitancy ly feminine from another. Slab sides to drive it from Houston to La Jolla. combine with f lared quarter panels (And we’d love to pencil that in … if to maintain — as Lexus puts it (and I Lexus needs one in La Jolla.) could only dream of putting it) — ‘a With a well-equipped window consistent tension in the body panels of $92K, the LC 500 isn’t for the fithrough to the rear.’ nancially timid. But in the rarefied Conversely, the coupe’s greenatmosphere of $200K this and $300K house is light and open, especially that, a Lexus coupe selling for a number lower than Porsche’s 911 seems like a deal. It’s a GT you could drive for a lifetime and — should you be so blessed — hand off to a deserving kid. If you buy one, I’ll be your kid.

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The 2018 Lexus LC 500.

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

UPTOWN GIRL

Spring brings food, drinks, festivals

By Ryann Gordon

Co. at 2636 Farrington St., you’re going to get more than what you bargained for at the BBB Tour, aka the BBQ, Burger and Brewery Tour.

Last week, I noted the many What else could you need in life? drinking events that Dallas tends Lucky for those of us who preto take part in — BrewFest, marfer a nice mixed drink over a brew, garita tours, liquor samplings and, there’s another festival coming to most recently, the Vino Palooza Wine & Music Festival. And, Ryann Gordon town this weekend, meant for the more delicate souls. The DFW Fine while it seems odd that our favorSpirits Festival is taking over the ite alcoholic drinks continue to be Cavanaugh Flight Museum at 4572 Claire so widely celebrated just days before Lent Chennault St. in Addison, Saturday, March draws to an end, you can expect Saturday 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. Back for its sixth year to remain drenched in the festival season’s in a row, this fine spirmost appreciated liquids. its tasting is among the First, as the name emupper echelon of Dallas’ phasizes, among the bigcannot miss events of gest events of the weekend the year. In a setting as is the Big Texas Beer Fest. such with casino games, Held at Fair Park on Friday, a cigar bar and live enMarch 30 and Saturday, tertainment, one might March 31, this local event even begin to think is a brew-lover’s heaven on they’ve left Texas and Earth, featuring more than found themselves in the 120 breweries and more Northeast. than 500 beers. Here you Finally, with all this can sip beers from some of food and alcohol pairing, your favorite old and new you were surely startlocal breweries, restaurants ing to wonder where and bars, but also support the wine was, and it’s at your local economy and promote some of our city’s most loved small a rather unusual place this weekend. TNT Tacos and Tequila at 2800 Routh St. in the businesses.

Quadrangle is hosting an event that every Although we love our beer-centered millenial has most likely experienced from festivals, sometimes we need more, like the comfort of their own bedroom at one some good old-fashioned Southern meat to point or another. It’s wine and pizza, plus top it off. What screams Texas more than chocolate! If you can keep from drooling on a cold beer meant strictly to chase down your phone, make sure to order your tickets some slow-cooked, barbecue-smoked, juicy for the Wine Tasting, Chocolate, Pizza and and fat-packed beef? This Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m at Noble Ray Brewing Live Music Tour this Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

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

March 30

8610 Greenville Ave. Suite 125 Dallas, 75243 214-361-5896

Dallas Vet Center — The Dallas Vet Center is hosting its Second Annual Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Event. The event is “Military Memorabilia Day.” Vietnam veterans will share their stories about their military service and showcase their memorabilia. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE!

March 31

1902 Main St. Dallas, 75201 214-744-1270

Main Street Garden — It's the fourth annual Easter Bacon Hunt! Why shouldn't dogs get an Easter hunt of their own? Plus, the proceeds benefit rescue dogs, and several shelters will have adoptable pups of their own. Noon to 4 p.m. $10.

April 1

3400 Turtle Creek Blvd.

Dallas, 75219 214-521-2003

Oak Lawn Park — Bring a blanket and a picnic basket, relax and enjoy the beauty of the park. Watch the Conservancy Pooch Parade, adopt your new best friend from Dallas Animal Services, SPCA and other rescue groups and enjoy an Easter egg hunt or photos with the Easter Bunny. 1-4 p.m. FREE!

April 2

5321 E. Mockingbird Lane Suite 230 Dallas, 75206 972-943-1300

Angelika Film Center — The Angelika is celebrating leading ladies of the ‘80s this whole year through its latest film series.

This month’s screening is the classic “The Princess Bride.” In a battle for love, Westley must fight giants, monsters and more to rescue his princess Buttercup. 7 p.m. $12.

April 3

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

Dallas Museum of Art — It’s First Tuesday “In the Garden.” This monthly program is designed for children ages five and younger. Enjoy an art-making activity, flower exploration stations, pop-up art, a puppet show and story time. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. FREE!

April 5

950 E. Lawther Drive Dallas, 75218 214-670-8740

Winfrey Point at White Rock Lake — Celebration White Rock takes 5K or 10K runners along the shoreline and new parts of the trail. A post-race party includes plenty of free food and drinks, as well as live music. Race proceeds go toward park renovations. 6-9 p.m. $20-$55.

April 5

2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, 75201 214-716-4500

Klyde Warren Park — The Nissan Nightlife Concert Series is back! Come on out to Klyde Warren Park, right in the heart of Dallas, and enjoy performances by some of the hottest artists. This month’s band is Downtown Fever, created in the image of the legendary Emerald City Band. 7-10 p.m. FREE!

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3/31 BUNSEN BURNER DAY

4/2 CHILDREN’S BOOK DAY

Rev. Dr. Christopher Girata, rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, will be the featured preacher on Easter Sunday, April 1, on “Day 1” heard on WRR 101.1 at 7 a.m.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 1 1:00 - 4:00 PM

ATTITUDES & ATTIRE

sallyblanton455@gmail.com Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.

QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are available?

A Personal Shopper: The volunteers assist

clients in finding a work-appropriate outfit and accessories from the boutique.

Hopeful Smiles: We need dental providers and specialists to donate chair time to clients with an impaired smile line. Clothing Drives: Volunteers can organize a drive with their company, networking group or friends. Our greatest needs are plus-size clothing, handbags, jewelry and scarves.

QW hy did you found Attitudes & Attire?

A In 1966, I saw a need to address areas not

traditionally covered in workplace training, including raising self-esteem and providing work-appropriate attire. I wanted to encourage and inspire women who were facing some of life’s difficulties.

QW hy are you passionate about helping this

charity? Do you have a personal story to relate?

From the young age of nine, I knew I wanted to change the world for women. I came from a dysfunctional family and had no real role model. I knew I was put on this earth to make a difference in the lives of women offering tools and support I didn’t have growing up.

A

QW hat is the most important thing your

nonprofit does for our community?

Confident women interview better, seek higher paying positions and strive for personal development. As a result we see a positive ripple effect in our community.

A

QW hat is rewarding about your job?

A Seeing our clients succeed in life to my extraordinary staff and everything in between.

Q A bout how many people are served each

year?

We serve approximately 1,200 women each year through our three programs.

A

QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money donations?

A Our critical needs right now are volun-

teers. We also always have a need for plus-size clothing, handbags, jewelry and accessories.

DONATE TODAY at bit.ly/EITP2018 or text “GIVE” to 214-777-5345

donation today … where would it immediately be put to good use?

The money would go towards general operating expenses for the agency.

1:00 1:30 2:00 2:20

A

QW hat are some goals, and what does the future hold for your charity?

A My goal for the agency is to continue to

grow and meet the needs of the women of our community.

The Conservancy Pooch Parade Photos with The Easter Bunny

POOCH PARADE

has happened since you began?

Lyn Berman, founder and executive director, answered this week’s questions.

Music by DJ Jen Miller Easter Egg Hunt

THE CONSERVANCY

QW hat is the most memorable thing that Attitudes & Attire would still be going strong after 22 years and for that I am forever grateful. There have been many memorable moments — from the creation of the Hopeful Smiles™ Dental Program and the Boots to Heels Women Veterans Program to being honored at the MORE Impact Awards for the positive effect the agency has had on women.

Bring your blanket, picnic basket and come spend the afternoon with family, friends and neighbors!

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Q S uppose this nonprofit received a $20,000

A Never in a million years did I think

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Nonprofit raises self-esteem and provides appropriate work place attire for women who seek self-sufficiency.

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

Austin taco scene picks-up in Dallas

By Dotty Griffith

beef, pork and vegetarian tacos with (your dotty.griffith@yahoo.com choice) flour, corn or Austin has long been whole wheat tortillas. known as a town where Of course, you can build you can get a tattoo and your own. Breakfast a taco on the same block. tacos are available 7 to If there’s a combo Tattoo 11 a.m. weekdays, all and Taco Parlor someDotty Griffith day (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) on where in East Austin, I’m weekends. not aware of it. I am conThe manager made fident, however, that someone will sure we tried some of Tacodeli’s inform me if I am uninformed. lunchtime best-sellers starting For nearly 20 years, Austin’s with Pollo Fantastico with shredoriginal Tacodeli has defined ded chicken, roasted green chile the breakfast taco genre. Now, sauce, crema and green onion. My Tacodeli is taking its tacos outside first thought: What could be betthe Austin city limits to Houston, ter than this? The Cowboy with Plano and Dallas. The newest loca- dry-rubbed beef tenderloin strips, tion is in the revitalized northeast grilled corn, caramelized onion, quadrant of Walnut Hill Lane at roasted peppers, guacamole and Central Expressway. There’s also queso fresco. That one is hard to one in West Dallas on Sylvan Ave. top, but the Tacoloco, filled with Eating-in is an option at shards of red chile adobo braised Tacodeli locations, but takeaway brisket, caramelized onion, mushis the norm. Ordering online for rooms, guacamole, cilantro and pick-up is highly encouraged. queso fresco, is a contender. The Don’t even think about dinner combinations meld flavors with unless you want to reheat and eat. artistry and taste incredibly fresh, Tacodeli closes mid-afternoon “be- just like in Austin. Not many cause our tacos taste better when restaurants that make the trip our people aren’t overcooked,” acnorth on Interstate 35 measure up cording to wording on the menu. to the Austin taste memory.

The midday (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

The Puerco Verde taco with menu got our attention during a pork shoulder, salsa verde, queso recent hosted visit. The extensive fresco, cilantro and onion also menu includes options for chicken, showed well. However, the big

KEVIN MARPLE

The Cowboy.

surprise was the Papadulce, a vegetarian taco with cubes of roasted sweet potato, grilled corn, roasted peppers, caramelized onion, toasted pepitas and a chipotle-camote (sweet potato) sauce. Wow! The potatoes had great texture, firm yet tender instead of mushy. Again, the combination of vibrant flavors makes this a world class taco.

The daily lunch special such as grilled scallops with mojo garlic sauce, roasted peppers and grilled corn on Thursdays exceeded expectations. Who really thinks a fast-casual operation can deliver plump scallops that aren’t overcooked?

Other options du jour are equally creative. Examples? On Tuesdays the Banh Mi taco puts the flavors of the Vietnamese pork sandwich inside a tortilla. On Friday, there are ceviche and grilled tuna fillings. The Wednesday Delibelly sounds amazing with pork belly and honey tomatillo serrano salsa.

Black beans are the bean of choice, served whole or refried.

Pinto beans are also available.

Tacodeli mashed potatoes are another soothing, smooth side that injects a touch of downhome comfort.

Tortilla chips are thick and very crisp but not complimentary as in typical Tex-Mex joints.

When ordering a bag of chips, it is hard to choose between the verde (mild), roja (medium) and Doña salsas. A word about the Salsa Doña: Hot! Tacodeli is famous for this piquant, smooth and creamy salsa made with jalapenos and garlic. All three are available at Whole Foods. Another note about Tacodeli: It sets up shop on weekends in some local farmers markets, including the downtown Dallas market.

TACODELI 8031 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, 75231 tacodeli.com

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Otto ought to be a favorite

By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com The Otto Taco is a mainstay of the Tacodeli breakfast taco menu. In fact, it’s the first one listed and maybe the most famous taco in Austin.

One reason for its success?

Perhaps it is the unusual step of flavoring the cooking oil with onion that is discarded before other ingredients are added. If it didn’t make a difference, Tacodeli founder Robert Espinosa would make them this way.

Made without scrambled eggs, The Otto defies the stereotypical breakfast taco usually consisting of eggs, plus potatoes, meat and/or veggies. The Otto is an Austin legend especially with a drizzle of Tacodeli’s iconic Salsa Doña, a creamy, punchy green sauce. Don’t let its subtle color fool you.

TACODELI OTTO TACO 1 (16-ounce) can black beans or 2 cups cooked black beans with cooking liquid 2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 cup sliced onion 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

12 slices of hickory smoked bacon, fried crisp 1 avocado, peeled and sliced thin 6 ounces shredded Monterrey Jack cheese 6 tortillas, corn or flour, heated Drain black beans, reserving liquid.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, add oil and heat until oil shimmers. Stir in onion and cook just until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, remove onion and discard. This step seasons the oil.

Reduce heat to medium low.

Add drained beans to oil, stirring well. Using the back of a spoon or a potato masher, mash the beans to smooth consistency. Be careful not to burn the beans. Add bean broth as needed to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency like whipped potatoes. Stir in salt to taste.

Remove from heat.

When beans are ready, assemble tacos. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup mashed black beans, 2 slices bacon, 2 to 3 slices avocado and 1 ounce shredded cheese.

Serve with favorite salsa.

Makes 6 tacos.

KEVIN MARPLE

The Otto.

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HAMMER AND NAILS

Selecting proper contractor takes labor

By Stephan Sardone

stephan@sardoneconstruction.com

By Candy Evans

candace@candysdirt.com A stunning, three-story transformation of a Highland Park French transitional at 4430 Bordeaux Ave., listed by Compass Real Estate agent Michelle Wood, is primarily due to Candace Evans the vision and considerable talents of owner Cindy Musgrove.

When Musgrove and her husband Craig bought the 7,149-square-foot, five-bedroom, five-bathroom, one-halfbath house, it didn’t look anything like the gorgeous home you see in these stunning photos. Check out Candy’s post on it back in 2012 to see what we mean. Do you remember how often we tell you to buy the house of a builder or an architect? What could top that? The home of a stager, of course.

Why? Because a stager that has renovated their residence has not overlooked a single detail and has created a home that is designed to appeal to buyers because it’s second nature.

Musgrove is the principal of Blu Sky Living, a boutique staging company that specializes in high-end residential properties. Every single day, Musgrove is ensuring homes look picture-perfect so they will sell quickly, and for the highest possible price point. Is it any wonder her French transitional home is flawless?

Before the architectural phase was started, the landscape plan was created. Robert Bellamy, one of Dallas’ most sought-after landscape designers, is the genius behind the perfect view out of every window.

Musgrove worked with architect Clint Pearson, the founder of Symmetry Architects, to take the 1985 home down to the studs.

“We wanted it to be light and airy,” Musgrove said.

“Elevations were changed to allow more light into the house, and an open floor plan was created. The focus was to create a combination of calm and energy, so the palette for the walls and the floors are neutral. There is a lot of color and pattern in the pillows, art and throws to create movement and energy.”

Huge steel and glass doors now open to the backyard creating a seamless blend between inside and out — perfect for entertaining or chasing the couple’s two small kiddos around.

“This house is an entertainers dream, but it has also been great for our children,” Musgrove said.

“The thing that is most surprising about this home is the storage,” Wood said. “There is a recessed cabinet in the panels of the wall for china and another hidden panel reveals the wine storage. The customization in this house is incredible. Cindy designed all the crown moulding and had it custom milled. This house offers so much more than new construction because of the customization. You won’t see it in any other home.”

That customization is in-depth, well-thought-out and finely detailed. Musgrove’s finish-out selections are exactly what you’d expect of a stager that spends her life creating beautiful spaces with broad buyer appeal. She knows what has staying power, like the gorgeous Walker Zanger DUBORD cont'd from page 1 just hope Sue Loncar realizes what a gift she gave our community.”

DuBord said, “When I was at SMU I had theater instructors Jim Crawford and Leslie Brott. They both threw challenge after challenge my way, pushing me to grow and stretch. I’ve worked for some directors who say, ‘Okay, that’s good enough.’ With Susan, it’s never okay to be just good enough. She pushes you all the way to the edge of the cliff so at opening you are ready to fly.”

Sargeant said, “It is always a pleasure to collaborate with Catherine, whether I am in the director’s chair or sharing the stage with her as a fellow actor.”

“The piece is very timely — women and their relationships with one another in the workplace. It teaches us that help can come in many forms. These women must sell to survive — but what exactly is being sold?”

DuBord said. According to Sargeant, “Playwright Laura

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This 7,149 square-foot home at 4430 Bordeaux Ave. is listed by Michelle Wood with Compass Real Estate.

Calacata marble in the kitchen and the custom Lucite pulls for the refrigerator. You’ll also find Schumacher and Phillip Jeffries wallpapers, imported French fireplaces and even a 1920s pendant rescued from a building demolition in New York.

Musgrove’s goal in creating a space for her family is no different than her goal in creating a staging for a client. “I focus on creating a livable space that feels comfortable and true to how families want to live today.”

If you’re looking for a move-in ready, $6.5 million French transitional beauty, give Woods a call — quickly.

Our luxury market is booming, and something of this caliber won’t last long.

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Schellhardt doesn’t make these women likeable — she makes them human.”

Other highlights among DuBord’s credits are Theatre Three’s recent “Susan and God,” “The Road to Appomattox,” “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,” “All My Sons” and “Proof,” for which she won the Column Award for Best Actor. At Pegasus Theater she appeared in “Death Express” and “Death Is No Small Change.” In addition to WingSpan she has additional credits for Echo Theatre Company, ICT Mainstage, Second Thought Theatre and others.

DuBord has garnered a cache of awards including The Leon Rabin, Column and Theatre Critics. She recently appeared in CTD’s “Lady Bug, Lady Bug, Fly Away Home” and has additional local credits including roles at the Dallas Shakespeare Festival.

“The Comparables” will have two performances at 7:30 p.m. It will be followed by a talk-back each evening. For tickets and information, go to wingspantheatre.com or call 214-675-6573.

uniformed? Company t-shirts are fine.

Who will be in the house on a regular basis? If you work from home, a blaring radio is a distraction. Will I see you (lead contractor) or will someone else be managing the project? How long have you been in business?

Asking about insurance is critical.

A contractor should — at a minimum — have personal liability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance and property damage coverage. Get policy numbers and call the insurance companies to verify coverage. It is your right.

If the contractor squirms at the inquiry, find another contractor.

And while you are at it, ask the contractor how much value the work will add to your home. Then notify your own insurance company and increase your property insurance.

Find a specialist. It is extremely important that the contractor has expertise in the style of project you want to undertake. Be very inquisitive about how they match up with your desired needs. Ask about the timing and budget of similar jobs. Ask for references and double check that the contractor’s answers match up with what he told you.

Get written bids. The lowest bidder is not necessarily the best contractor for the job. A low bid may mean inferior materials or desperation move for a job. But remember, estimates are just that. They are a ballpark figure. Higher quality materials like tile or countertops may be your call and would require additional expenses. Labor hours should be adhered to by the contractor.

Budget accordingly, but make sure that you have some additional resources in case there are things during the reconstruction that you decide you can’t do without. But you should continue to query the contractor throughout the remodeling process to make sure you are on budget, not just on time.

Experienced home remodelers should be honest and candid as you close in on your budget.

Insist on a written contract. It won’t hurt if you have your attorney review it before signing. Be sure to inspect the change-order clause and limited warranty. It will be time and money well spent.

Go local. Does the contractor have a presence in the community? Ask about the specialists the contractor uses like plumbers and electricians and ask if they are local? You may want to check their references, as well.

You should get as much satisfaction about selecting your contractor as you do with the final results. Just give yourself plenty of time.

Chances are, after the Easter holiday and tax time are over, you may consider doing some major home remodeling. Because that Stephan Sardone is what I do, let me advise you on how to make your choice of a contractor as hassle-free and worry-free as possible.

A major remodel is not something that you jump into. In fact, it may take weeks before the first piece of sheet rock is taken down or the first nail hammered. You need to be completely confident in your choice.

Comfort level is as important as price. You are going to invite people into your house for an extended period of time, so you need to make sure that they are the type that you can live with for awhile.

Ask around. An endorsement from your friends and family is often more important than a Better Business Bureau accreditation, a recommendation from a list or an internet search.

If anyone you know has had a recent remodel that you were impressed with, solicit an opinion. But don’t rely on just the quality of the work. Ask about things that went wrong like cleanliness, promptness, adherence to price, etc.

Remember, Jaguar owners are going to tell you how great a Jaguar is because it is beautiful and they just spent a bundle. They will neglect to tell you how much time it spends in the auto repair shop.

Trust your instincts. The Federal Trade Commission states that it is best to avoid contractors who solicit doorto-door, only accept cash or ask for payment of the entire job upfront, require you to get the government paperwork like building permits, offer unreasonable guarantees like “lifetime” and suggest a lender for your home improvement loan. Make sure that all materials are new and not left over from another job, unless you agree to it. You don’t want bottom-of-the-barrel materials.

Interview your contractors. I can’t stress this enough. You should narrow the field down to two to three contractors. Make sure they have a permanent address, email address and cell phone that will be answered promptly.

A P.O. Box is a red flag. Certifications from licensed organizations or professional designations are important.

Allot plenty of time to ask the tough questions. Are you licensed withSardone Design-Build-Remodel is in the state of Texas? Are the workers locally owned and operated. Sardone, trained company employees or will you his wife and two daughters are Lake rely on day or sub-laborers? Are they Highlands residents.

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DR. JAY

drjayburnsinfo@dpsi.org The quest for a youthful face can sometimes beg the question, should I consider plastic surgery? If you are considering a facelift, it is important to first understand exactly what the procedure entails. In the most general terms, a facelift is designed to address three primary aging concerns: neck laxity, jowling and deep smile lines caused by cheek laxity. If you are experiencing all three of these conditions and have a desire to correct these signs of aging, you may be a good candidate.

The most important step and the one that is likely the most overwhelming is selecting the right surgeon. During research, it is critical for patients to identify whether the surgeon prioritizes a “quick fix” over long-term, quality results.

Photographs are a good way to identify a surgeon’s approach. However, be sure the results are at least a year post-operative in order to get an accurate assessment of the surgeon’s work. Also, I would recommend reviewing a minimum of 10 different before and after cases — the more the better!

The next step is equally important and one that people do not always take into consideration. Evaluate the level of

trust and open communication between you and your selected surgeon. Facelift recoveries are particularly emotional, making a comfortable patient-doctor relationship vital to your experience and recovery.

The last step when choosing a surgeon is to select the physician who prioritizes not only your medical safety but also your mental safety above all else.

This is essential, as a good candidate for a facelift procedure is someone with realistic expectations and has security in both their self-identity and physical appearance. Medically, a good candidate should have no pre-existing physical conditions that will increase any risks of complications during surgery. A physical exam, complete with blood work and testing is required before undergoing a facelift procedure to rule out any concerns.

Many women understandably doubt facial surgery out of fear of an unnatural or overdone result. Hollywood and mass media even exploit this feared perception through various reality shows, magazines and tabloids. Such results could certainly be related to poor surgical technique, but in our day-to-day life, unfavorable results are often seen in patients over-using cosmetic treatments as an emotional crutch to ease personal struggles. They simply do too much.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You're going to be grappling with major personal issues this week, even as you face a difficult professional decision. (April 5-April 19) — You will want to move forward this week before you make things more difficult for yourself by choosing an alternate course.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) A loved one knows just what is going on with you, but this week his or her encouragement has

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You may be bothered by what your subconscious keeps trying to tell you this week; you can take the high road, however, and avoid any conflicts. (June 7-June 20) — Collaboration with a favorite teammate proves more difficult than usual this week; he or she may be unwilling to compromise — which means it's your turn!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You may have trouble balancing work and play this week; there is so much to do that playtime may have to be reduced to a bare minimum. (July 8-July 22) — You're trying to do things according to the rulebook, but the fact is that many of the current regulations seem to favor a rival. Stay the course!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You're making a change this week that can have far-reaching ramifications. Others may balk at first, but you'll win support by week's end. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) — The first thing you must do this week is get everyone excited about what lies in store.

You cannot be both a leader and

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Dr. Jay Burns is a nationally recognized board-certified plastic surgeon that has practiced innovative plastic surgery procedures and treatments in the Park Cities area of Dallas for over 30 years. He continues to speak nationally and internationally on optimizing skin health. Dr. Burns can be reached at 214-823-1978, drjayburnsinfo@dpsi.org, or by visiting drjayburns.com.

by Stella Wilder

only a mild effect on your mood.

(May 6-May 20) — You may find yourself spinning your wheels throughout much of the week, instead of getting the results you had hoped for. This is only a temporary phase.

Despite the complexities, a facelift optimally works to attain a balanced, natural, appearance for qualified patients. It is easy to fixate on the unnatural or overdone outcomes. But the fact is, good results are frequent and often go unnoticed because they appear natural.

While there are risks with any medical procedure, the vast majority of facelift patients are satisfied with their results and are happy with a rejuvenation that maintains their identity in a more natural, youthful way.

Hundreds of facelift procedures are performed every week in the DFW metroplex, a city known for excellent academic and clinical plastic surgery. If you invest time in thorough research and seek consultations from board certified plastic surgeons, you can reap the reward of achieving the natural rejuvenation you seek.

YOUR STARS THIS WEEK The coming week is likely to require some significant adjustments on the part of most individuals. They will work to accommodate changes in scheduling that are all a part of major personal or professional efforts.

Attempts to balance the needs of friends and loved ones with one's professional commitments may prove unusually difficult.

Solutions will be presented all week long, but it will be tricky for many individuals to spot them; the opportunity to adopt one solution or another is not likely to last long. Indeed, the ability to make a quick decision and commit to a course of action with little foresight will be necessary for some — if not all.

Many will make inauspicious starts this week. This can be remedied, of course, but it's not likely to be easy — and everyone must be willing to give others the benefit of the doubt and, whenever possible, a second chance!

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16 Commotions 17 Thumper (2 wds.)

18 “Devil With — — Dress On” 19 Sweet liqueur 20 Limestone terrane 31 S&L offering 33 Aurora, to Plato 35 Secures 37 Earth goddess 38 Man in red 39 Al Capone feature 42 Rib 43 Lost one’s footing 44 St. —’s fire 45 Prefix for wave 46 Word of parting 47 Bounded 48 Valentine flowers 49 Central part 51 Army doc 52 “Bye Bye Bye” band 53 Between ports (2 wds.)

55 Slogan 56 Handy tools 57 Univ. awards 59 Insensitive clod 60 Jedi master 61 Soprano Jenny — 64 On the left, at sea 65 Rough shelters 66 Caviars 67 Physics particle 69 Darn 70 Seine moorages 71 Exxon mergee 73 Fan mag

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Facing the procedures involving plastic surgery

By Dr. Jay Burns

a follower; it's your turn to take charge!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) The usual signposts may not be available to you this week; you're going to have to assess your progress in a new and less effective way. (Sept. 8-Sept.

22) — Quality control becomes a major issue for you throughout the week; there are those who do not want to do things your way — when your idea is clearly best!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) That which first appears to you in a dream this week is worth closer examination; it may turn out to be an idea you can easily execute. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) — You're waiting for details from someone in charge, but they may be slow in coming. You must use the time available to you to prepare; you'll have to work fast!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Promises that are kept this week will be far more important than those that are broken and quickly forgotten. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) — You're eager to see what lies in store for you professionally, as things are changing even while the pace increases. You must be ready for anything!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You're excited about starting one project and finishing another. This week, it's essential that

Copyright 2018 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. you keep your goals squarely in mind. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) — You may be unable to prove yourself this week, but the support you seek can still come your way. Not everything must be your doing alone!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You are feeling disconnected from someone whose influence is essential to you these days.

Keep communication flowing freely! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) — A big change is in store, but you're not yet feeling ready for it. The truth is that you will not be personally transformed as dramatically as you expect.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You must prepare for each and every step along the way this week, so that your progress can be accurately measured. Don't just wing it! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) — Your ability to adjust will serve you and others quite well this week. You'll have the chance to teach a friend a valuable lesson.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You have been seeing things from a rather warped perspective of late; this week, you'll be able to clarify your view and adjust accordingly. (March 6-March 20) — You have the feeling that someone or something is calling to you this week.

You don't want to move in a new direction without first assessing risks.

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outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.

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UNCLE BARKY'S BITES

‘Ready Player One’ not ready to play

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood

There are moments during “Ready Player One” that remind you just how groundbreaking and fun a Steven Spielberg movie can be. There are also moments that feel like the now 71-year-old Spielberg is grasping at nostalgia straws while saying “how do you do, fellow kids” over and over.

However, a movie this busy with such a paper thin story and flat characters is kept from being unbearable due to Spielberg’s undeniable ability to entertain.

Ernest Cline’s 2011 novel had been thought to be unfilmable, whether due to the effects or licensing budget needed to get seemingly hundreds of pop culture references on the screen at the same time. Spielberg manages to leap both of those hurdles and the eye-popping effects are so perfect that the movie’s $175 million budget seems like a steal.

“Ready Player One” is set in the year 2044 and apparently, Columbus, Ohio is the nexus of the U.S. Everyone on the planet is connected to a virtual reality world called the OASIS, where they go to play games, work, live vicariously fictional lives, etc. The OASIS was created by the now deceased, socially awkward oddball, James Halliday (Mark Rylance). Halliday left an “Easter egg” inside the OASIS and, if you find the three keys to it, the reward is ownership of the OASIS and Halliday’s fortune.

There are two groups on the hunt for Halliday’s treasure: an evil corporation led

by Nolan Sorrento (Ben Mendelsohn) called IOI and “gunters,” regular folks who study Halliday as if he was a worldly scholar.

Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan), named Parzival in the OASIS, is considered to be a top shelf “gunter” and he seems to spend all his time researching and competing inside the OASIS.

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There are moments that bog down “Ready Player One,” most notably when characters are required to emote when they are their avatars inside the OASIS. There is a moment when Samantha/Art3mis (Olivia Cooke) explains her complicated backstory to Wade/Parzival that has zero emotional impact because you are watching what appears to be a video game. Zak Penn’s flimsy screenplay quickly abandons that (and mostly all dramatic threads) then moves on to more CGI action.

Of course, that’s a pretty smart move considering every pixel of CGI and motion capture in “Ready Player One” is perfection.

The opening race that combines pretty much every cool vehicle from the 1980s (Bigfoot, The Bandit’s Trans Am, THAT DeLorean) is a popcorn-chomping blast from start to finish. The massive epic finale is exciting, but it’s so loaded with characters that it’s impossible to identify them all and some are given maybe two seconds of screen time.

There is one huge reason for movie nerds to see “Ready Player One.” It is a sequence so ambitious and surprising that it should not be spoiled before seeing it. It combines scares, comedy, and is recreated so accurately that it’s downright jaw dropping.

Like most big action movies these days, the 140-minute runtime of “Ready Player One” is overblown and the ending seems to go on forever. There’s a tiny message in there somewhere that is both supportive and critical of people that play video games for days on end. It’s riddled with plot holes and the stakes for the characters are tough to actually care about, but it’s still much smarter and more fun than most action flicks.

It won’t make the cut for Spielberg’s greatest hits, but “Ready Player One” is a fun trip to the 1980s. Sure, it’s praying on people’s love of nostalgia and the good ‘ol days, but that’s the kind of escape you should want in your action movies.

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SHOPPING

Flea Style returns to Dallas Market Hall

By Ariana Hajibashi ariana@adastrapr.com

Flea Style, from Friday, April 6 to Saturday, April 7, is back in action, kicking off the spring season for one of the unique shopping experiences in town. The curated pop-up will feature 220 vendors plus concessions, bars, free crafts, live DJ spins, a photo booth and more, all DALLAS FLEA STYLE tucked into 80,000 square feet at Dallas Market Hall Dallas Flea Style returns to Market Hall for a two-day event. at 2200 N. Stemmons Freeway. and free perks including a vintage camper This year, Flea Style is transporting shopphoto booth, craft stations and a nail art pop pers to the souks of Morocco. Throughout the up by Color Street. Scout Design Studio is outboho-chic space, vendors will display their fitting the Flea Style bar/lounge with their mix handmade, vintage and one-of-a-kind goods of bohemian furnishings and author Desha across a range of categories including art, fashPeacock is traveling into town to sign copies ion, home decor, jewelry, handbags, pet gear, of her book, Your Creative Work Space, and to paper goods, men’s products, kids’ items and teach a workshop on creating vision boards for gift-worthy curios. your business and brand.

Participating vendors hail from all over A Starbucks mobile cart will be slinging Texas, with a focus on Dallas-area small hot beverages all day while concessions will businesses and makers that include Keeka offer food, beer, wine and cocktails. Giveaways Collection (gorgeous global textiles), Ramble include a two-night stay at the Belmont Hotel; a Apparel (unique screen-printed tees), Breda $2,000 bohemian living room makeover featurWatches (beautiful classic timepieces), ing a rug, macramé light fixture, Kantha throw Piegology Vintage (cool throwback threads), and more; five $100 gift cards plus first access to Harris Vintage (eclectic vintage home goods) the new Flea Style store opening this spring and and The Little Bird Co. (farmhouse-chic a three-month WeWork membership. hand-lettered signs).

Flea Style was founded in 2009 by former The spring show kicks off with a special lifestyle editor Brittany Cobb, who utilized VIP night Friday, April 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. her keen eye and local relationships to feature Three hundred VIP ticket holders are invited products from the best artisans in Texas. Nine to shop early while enjoying gratis cocktails years later, the pop-up has continued to grow and Sprinkles cupcakes, swag bags and a free each year, offering shoppers the best selection of signed copy of Maryam Montague's Marrakesh handmade, vintage and one-of-a-kind goods.

by Design coffee table book plus first dibs on all The first 100 shoppers will receive a comproducts. plimentary tote bag filled with cool swag.

Saturday, the main event kicks off as thouGeneral admission tickets are $5 and VIP sands of shoppers descend on Dallas Market tickets run $40. Parking is free. To bypass the Hall for their chance to score deals on artisan entrance line, tickets may be purchased in adgoods. Between browsing all of the booths, vance at shopfleastyle.com. For more informaattendees are invited to explore other activities tion, visit fleastyle.com.

Bill Hader’s new HBO comedy is ‘Barry’ funny

By Ed Bark

unclebarky@verizon.net Lest we entirely forget, Bill Hader is the guy who fired cat-powered laser guns with partner Andy Samberg in a fairly famous series of “Saturday Ed Bark Night Live” digital shorts.

Now he’s blazing away with pistols and automatic weaponry as a former Marine who returns from Afghanistan to become a lonely but lethal hit man. HBO’s “Barry” (Sundays, 9:30 p.m.) is serio-comic in tone. Still, Hader’s title character also piles up a fairly sizable body count during the eight-episode Season One, all of which was made available for review.

Will you buy him in this role, in addition to Henry Winkler as a hot-tempered acting coach?

Skepticism is understandable, but both Hader and Winkler manage to make the sale while much of the comedy in these half-hour episodes is provided by a pair of Chechen mobsters who nonetheless are not to be taken lightly. “Barry” isn’t always completely on target. There are more than enough nifty plot turns and deftly played scenes, though, to keep the series steadily on its feet before a season-ending cliffhanger leaves one very much wanting more.

Barry Berkman (Hader) is first seen at the scene of his latest hit, with a shot-through-theforehead corpse reposed in bed. He then returns to Cleveland, awaiting another assignment from a handler named Fuches (Stephen Root) while otherwise living drearily by himself.

It turns out his next stop is Hollywood, where Chechen mob king Goran Pazar (Glenn Fleshler) wants Barry to knock off an aspiring actor who’s been sleeping with his wife. While scoping out his would-be victim, Barry peeps in on an acting class run by Gene Cousineau (Winkler), author of “Hit Your Mark and Say Your Lines.” He’s strictly cash upfront, and one of his other students is Sally Reed (Sarah Goldberg), with whom Barry is quickly smitten.

What if Barry enrolled in the class as a sidelight to his regular job? Fuches is very much against this because it’s not anonymous enough.

He instead suggests painting, rationalizing that “Hitler painted. John Wayne Gacy painted. It’s a good, solid hobby.”

The sheer absurdity and audacity of that line, perfectly delivered by the underrated Root, is part of what makes “Barry” work. “The Sopranos” and various adaptations of Elmore Leonard’s crime novels likewise have some cockeyed moments amid the carnage. “Barry” has a tougher tightrope to walk because it also has to sell Hader, let alone Henry “The Fonz” Winkler, in roles that on paper seem unsuited to them. Ask Adam Sandler how difficult this can be.

On the mob side, the surly Pazar’s sidekick is Noho Hank (Anthony Carrigan), whose cue ball head belongs in a side pocket. He’s both MODEL cont'd from page 1 had to remove her braces (worn to correct an overbite), which is strictly taboo in the world of high-profile modeling.

“I learned a lot in Italy,” Griffin said. “I learned a lot about fashion. It is all about fashion over there. Every window is dedicated. It is like New York on steroids.” She returned home and studied fashion at the University of Houston.

She moved to Los Angeles for a few years and signed with LA Models. “The whole time I lived in Los Angeles, I was flying back to Houston to see my family. I was very homesick.” After a three-year stint in LA, she moved to Dallas to be closer to her roots. “Dallas is so much more about fashion than Houston,” Griffin said. “It is trendier. And the humidity is not as bad.”

Griffin began Model Prep, a service that’s mission is “where girls have fun becoming model young ladies, building confidence, inner strength and awareness through runway and etiquette training, in addition to learning how to present their best and most beautiful appearance.”

“I wanted to mentor young girls,” Griffin said. “That is all I ever wanted to do. I wanted to create a program because I felt there were so many young women out there that were losing their way. Not thinking that they are beautiful enough or not thinking that they matter or thinking that they have nothing to offer the world. And that is just not true.”

Not to be confused with a charm school, Model Prep holds a one-week seminar annually at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas on Thursday, June 7 to Tuesday, June MULL cont'd from page 3

HBO

Bill Hader stars in the HBO dark comedy "Barry." ruthless and nonsensical, with ideas that might be rejected by even Moe, Larry and Curly. Not that this ever discourages him.

As “Barry” weaves its web, two detectives also enter the picture. Moss and Loach (Paula Newsome, John Pirruccello) strive to solve who left three dead bodies in two parked cars at the end of Episode 1. Moss also finds herself the object of Cousineau’s affection, with their odd couple courtship very nicely played while Barry (who’s adapted the stage surname “Block”) tries to make inroads with the career-obsessed Sally.

“What a turd of a profession,” Cousineau tells a distraught Sally after she hits another roadblock in Episode 6.

“Barry” may well not amuse some with its portrayal of Afghanistan war veterans. And we’re not only talking about Barry. You’ll have to see how this develops down the road — before it all ends bloodily and a little too conveniently.

The series likely wouldn’t have worked with one-hour episodes. But in a half-hour’s time, “Barry” maximizes its punching power while knowing when and how to drop in a sight gag.

These include the corpulent Pazar “working out” on a treadmill while smoking a cigar and Root’s Fuches somehow managing to be laugh-out-loud funny with his exposure of a bruise-blotched torso still healing from a previous beating.

The violence in “Barry” can also be visceral, particularly in the eventful seventh and eighth episodes. Hader’s character is in a full-tilt hell of his own making at this point. His “acting” within an acting school production of “Macbeth” doubles as the depth of his torment and his one shining moment.

It hasn’t been easy for male stars of “Saturday Night Live” to be taken seriously when they try to break from their comedic molds. Bill Murray is one of the very few who has managed fairly well in the long term.

Another Bill is now giving it a shot — both literally and figuratively, which makes “Barry” all the more impressive, and even thrilling, when he actually pulls it off.

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

12 for girls 11-17. The fee is $600. Griffin and her team of instructors teach skills in health and fitness, styling, makeup application, etiquette, fashion selection, photography presentation, overall beauty tips, social media tips and improved posture. “Some of the girls want to be models and some just want to be the best they can be,” Griffin said.

“We teach them everything,” Griffin said.

“We teach them how to have dinner conversation. We teach them how to appropriately sit at the dinner table. Most adults don’t know that you are not supposed to lean all the way back in your chair when you are eating dinner.” The rule is that your back should be two inches from the back of your seat, while sitting up straight.

“That’s very important,” Griffin said. “A lot of kids don’t understand that rule. They get in front of their dean or in front of a job prospect, and they don’t even know how to present themselves. These are rules they can use for the rest of their life.”

Griffin, who still maintains her modeling career, is represented by The Campbell Agency and has worked for Neiman Marcus, Mary Kay, Nordstrom, Roberto Cavalli and JCPenney.

She is married with no children and lives in Las Colinas.

“I only deal with young girls, not boys,” Griffin said. Some of her students have gone on to a career in modeling. “I try to use the word ‘exclusive.’ Model Prep is not for the girl that is the most popular in school. Model Prep is for the girl that might be getting bullied or feels that they are not fitting in. I welcome all girls. They may be plus size. Any race, any color. They may have a handicap. I believe that all girls can benefit from the training at Model Prep.”

players including Josh Donaldson, Troy Tulowitzki, Curtis Granderson and Kendrys Morales that are over 30. The Baltimore Orioles best players, Adam Jones and Manny Machado, are in their final contract years and Machado, for certain, will be looking to get out of town. And the Tampa Bay Rays are looking for new players, a new stadium and potentially, a new city. They have replaced the heart and soul of the team, third baseman Evan Longoria (traded in December 2017 to San Francisco), with unproven Matt Duffy.

With the Twins losing Polanco for half of the season, I think the Angels will face the Yankees in the Wild Card game. The Astros will beat the Yankees in the ALDS, and will play Boston after they dispatch of Cleveland. The Astros will go to the World Series one more time and face the Washington Nationals, with Houston winning its second straight World Championship. As for the Rangers, all they can do is hope.

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Celebrating Texas history in Washington County

United (Airlines) we fail

By Jo Ann Holt

By Michael Wald

Since March is Texas History Month, we celebrated by taking a trip to Washington County, visiting the birthplace of the Republic of Texas. In March 1836, our delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence at Washington on the Brazos. From 1836 to 1846, the Republic of Texas existed as a separate and unique nation. Washington on the Brazos is proudly known as “Where Texas Became Texas.”

As a fifth generation Texan and a JO ANN HOLT member of the Daughters of the Republic The Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site in Washington County. of Texas, I love to visit places where so much of our state’s history occurred. From and historic breeds of cotton, corn, Pineywood cattle the Alamo in San Antonio to the site of the massacre in Goliad, my husband and I make it a point to and Osabow hogs. Jones’ original farmhouse, built in 1844, was moved to the Washington-on-the-Brazos State visit these sacred spots.

Historic Site during the Texas Centennial Celebration in One of the highlights of the trip was visiting 1936. A Visitor Center features interactive exhibits that Independence Hall, where Texans made their formal show a timeline of the Texas Revolution. declaration of independence from Mexico. A very The Republic of Texas Complex also includes knowledgeable guide conducts daily tours of the hall.

Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site. The cedar log dogtrot Visitors are also able to walk down historic Ferry Street, house was built by English immigrant Henry Fanthorp where Davy Crockett and other legendary heroes made in 1834, when Texas belonged to Mexico. After opening their way into Texas after crossing by ferry. A scenic the inn to the public, Fanthorp’s place became a popular overview overlooks the spot where the Brazos and 19th century stagecoach inn. The inn has been carefully Navasota Rivers combine. preserved, along with an 1850s era stagecoach, and is On March 2, 1836, as Santa Anna was approaching San Antonio, the delegates at Washington-on-the-Brazos open for tours.

A Six Flags over Texas Monument is also located in declared: “Our political connection with the Mexican nearby Navasota, outside the August Horst Municipal nation has now forever ended, and the people of Texas Park. A timeline of flags representing the six nations do now constitute a free and independent republic.” By who built Texas (Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of signing this Declaration, these men were signing their own death warrants, jeopardizing their property and the Texas, Confederate States of America and the United States of America) are displayed at the monument. lives of their families.

For more contemporary history, visitors will enjoy Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is the George Bush Presidential Library in nearby College located on 293 acres between Brenham and Navasota in Washington County. Attractions open year round on the Station. This museum features over 80,000 objects in its permanent collection, giving a unique look at the life grounds of the state park, managed by the Texas Parks and career of our 41st president, George Herbert Walker and Wildlife Department, are Independence Hall, the Bush. Museum workers say the former President and Star of the Republic Museum, and Barrington Living his wife, Barbara, are frequent visitors to the museum.

History Farm.

A trip to the Star of Texas Museum is even more ed- After a recent $8.3 million renovation to the main exhibit, the 21,000-square-foot library and museum feaucational when followed by a visit to Barrington Living tures a Situation Room where visitors can try their hand History Farm. There, visitors can participate in activiat making presidential decisions. There’s also an Oval ties of an 1850-era cotton farm. Costumed interpreters Office replica where visitors can have their photo made explain how to drive oxen, help plant and harvest crops, as they occupy the “Seat of Power.” and learn how to spin or make soap.

This living history farm is a representation of the Jo Ann Holt is a longtime journalist, now writing farmstead of Dr. Anson Jones, last President of the about cars, entertainment and travel.

Republic of Texas. The farmstead raises heirloom crops

I had a confirmed seat on a United Airlines flight from Dallas to New York (Newark airport) on March 21 on my way to an important family event I couldn’t miss. On March 19, weather forecasts said a big snowstorm was headed to the New York area on the evening of March 20.

With that in mind, I decided to try to change my flight to leave a day earlier, knowing that United has limited ability to book me on a later flight because there are few flights. My horrible experience with United Airlines should be instructive to all. My first call to United was answered by a man who asked for my confirmation number.

I was calling from the office, and the number was at home, so I explained I didn’t have it. Instead of offering to try to help me locate the reservation (by flight time, departure airport and my name), he said he would call me back!

I explained that it would take a while before I had the confirmation number, so I would call again.

When I called back, I could hardly hear the woman who answered the phone and she kept asking the same questions repeatedly. I hung up.

Persisting, I called a third time. I asked the reservationist where she was located. “The Philippines,” she said.

That explained the poor telephone connection earlier — I had been talking around the world. Anyway, the woman explained that until the United website declared a weather alert, she couldn’t help me unless I paid an additional $450 for a new ticket. I hung up.

I headed to the United website. A little digging revealed the weather alert WAS on the website. I also searched other airlines, just in case. I found I could purchase an entirely new reservation from American Airlines on dozens of flights for less than the $450 United wanted to change a ticket!

When I called for a fourth time, I asked to speak to someone in the U.S. “We don’t have the ability to transfer calls,” I was told. Exasperated, I decided to give him a try. Over protests, I told the reservationist there WAS a

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Sixteen ADDYs awarded to SMU students

By Victoria Winkelman vwinkelm@smu.edu

Students at the Temerlin Advertising Institute (TAI) at SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts won top honors in the Student category of the 56th annual American Advertising Federation (AAF) American Advertising Awards local competition, hosted by AAF-Dallas on March 8 at The Bomb Factory. The trophies are known as the ADDYs. SMU won 16 awards, a record for the university and more than the number won by the other four competing colleges combined. Temerlin students took home the Student Best of Show award, Judge’s Choice award, two gold awards, six silver awards and six bronze awards.

The SMU winning entry for Student Best of Show was won by Matthieu Smyth and Jennifer Nelson for client Molekule air purifier. The Judge’s Choice in print for client EPIC Meat Snacks was won by Tiffany Giraudon and Helen Rieger. Gold Awards for Molekule for art direction and out of home — single were won by Smyth and Nelson.

“Temerlin Advertising Institute students are consistently honing their craft to prepare for the demands of full-time positions. Winning an ADDY SMU certainly sets these students apart,” said Steven Edwards, TAI director. “Awards are external valiADDY winners Jennifer Nelson and Matthieu Smyth. dation of the numerous hours put in outside of class by not only the students, but also the dedicated professors at SMU. We are humbled to be recognized with such accolades and look forward to the district competition.”

“It was a surreal experience to win such a high honor,” said SMU senior Smyth.

Hundreds of entries were submitted in the local competition this year from area advertising agencies and universities.

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weather alert online. I instructed him how to find it, and that was the key to his moving my flight to Tuesday as I had requested. I guess United passengers need to be prepared to school its agents as to how to find things on their own website!

On Tuesday I headed to DFW for my new flight, arriving very early at the airport. I noticed a flight leaving two hours earlier than my scheduled flight.

Catch 22: There were no United agents anywhere around. Knowing that calling United was not a good option as explained before, I entered the United Club to see if I could get help there.

The lady behind the desk reluctantly moved me to the earlier flight. I had to beg her, using the excuse that I could not find a payphone at the airport. “Everyone has cell phones now, so all phones in the terminal are gone,” she explained with an attitude. After she changed the flight, she said, “We don’t usually change tickets except for United Club members. But your new, earlier flight is probably the last one that will leave on schedule today because of bad weather.” We thanked her, even though dealing with United Airlines had proven to be a very painful experience.

When you book a cheap ticket from an airline with infrequent flights to your destination, remember the hidden disadvantages if there are flight delays. When an airline has few flights, it has limited ability to accommodate passengers from cancelled flights on another of its upcoming flights, because there aren’t many of them, if any at all.

By the way, we’re still planning a six or seven-day Katy Trail Weekly readers’ trip to Panama with first-class accommodations at the beginning of November. Land prices start at $2599 for double occupancy. Email me at wald.world@yahoo.com if you want more information.

Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla. com. Follow him @Adventourist and see where he is off to next.

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Steve Kemble, Chad Collum, Dhiren Patel

Julian Cardoso, Angel Diaz, Vicente Fox, Jorge Baldor

Juvenile Diabetes Kick-Off for Dream Gala Home of Stacey and Dave Johnson

Carol Meyer, Deborah McMurray, Andy Smith, Paul von Wupperfeld

Amy Camp, Dr. Aaron Kowalski, Dave and Stacey Johnson

SHOP THE TRAIL

COMMUNITY COUNTS. KEEP IT LOCAL.

To be featured in this section, call: 214-27-TRAIL or email: info@katytrailweekly.com

SERGIO’S JEWELRY

Sergio’s is a full service neighborhood jewelry store.

Diamond is the birthstone for April.

She who from April dates her years, Diamond shall wear, lest bitter tears For vain repentance flow, this stone, Emblem of innocence, is known.

We appraise jewelry and coins. Custom designing is our specialty. We use CAD software and 3-D wax printing.

We replace batteries and repair watches.

All jewelry repair is done on site.

While-you-wait repair service is available.

We also re-string pearls and beads.

Tue-Fri: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

170 Casa Linda Plaza SW corner of Buckner Blvd. at Garland Rd. 75218 info@sergiosjewelry.com Call ... 214-320-2007, Text ... 469-999-3338

JOE O’S DRY CLEAN SUPER CENTER

Family Owned and Operated.

Great services and great prices!

The true environmentally friendly dry cleaners. Tailoring services available.

Serving Dallas since 1986.

3220 N. Fitzhugh Ave. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday Same day service and drive-thru service everyday.

COBBLESTONE SHOE HOSPITAL

Serving Dallas and the White Rock area for more than 25 years!

Across from Mockingbird Station near SMU SHOE AND BOOT REPAIR! We repair belts, purses and luggage, too!

Hours Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

5340 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206 214-824-7463

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Our Favorite Restaur ants AMERICAN — HOMESTYLE Beck’s Prime 5931 Forest Ln. 972-661-8681 Bubba’s Cooks Country 6617 Hillcrest 214-373-6527 Mama’s Daughters’ Diner 2014 Irving Blvd.

214-742-8646 Riverside Grill 940 Riverfront Blvd.

214-748-2700 ASIAN — JAPANESE — SUSHI Blue Sushi Sake Grill 7859 Walnut Hill, #100 972-677-7887 Sushi House 5619 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-2100 Sushi Kyoto II 6429 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-9991 Ten Ramen 1818 Sylvan Ave. 972-803-4400 WaiWai Kitchen — Sushi, Noodles 4315 Lemmon Ave. 214-520-8868 BAKERY — DESSERTS — ICE CREAM Celebrity Café & Bakery 10720 Preston Rd,#1016 214-373-0783 Crème de la Cookie 6025 Royal Ln. 214-363-4766 6706 Snider Plaza 214-265-5572 Einstein Bros. Bagels 3827 Lemmon Ave. 214-526-5221 6011 Royal Ln. 214-265-1435 6109 Berkshire Ln, #A 214-691-2445 Gigi’s Cupcakes 5450 W. Lovers, #130 214-352-2253 Highland Park Soda Fountain 3229 Knox St. 214-521-2126 Marble Slab Creamery 3001 Knox St., #103 214-219-0300 6130 Berkshire Ln. 214-369-5566

Mojo Donuts 6522 Lemmon Ave. Mustang Donuts 6601 Hillcrest Ave. The Original Cupcakery 2222 McKinney, #230 Paciugo 3699 McKinney Ave. Pokey O’s 3034 Mockingbird Top Pot Doughnuts 8611 Hillcrest, #195 Yummy Donuts 4355 Lovers Ln.

214-357-5154 214-363-4878 214-855-0003 214-219-2665 214-987-1200 469-232-9911 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 Katy Trail Ice House 3127 Routh St. 214-468-0600 Peggy Sue Bar-B-Q 6600 Snider Plaza 214-987-9188 Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-352-2752 BARS, PUBS & TAVERNS 6th Street Bar / Uptown 3005 Routh St. 214-965-0962 Big Al’s McKinney Ave. Tavern 2907 McKinney Ave. 214-969-1984 British Beverage Co. 2800 Routh St., #115 214-922-8220 The Corner Bar & Grill 4830 McKinney 214-219-8002

The Ginger Man - Uptown 2718 Boll St. 214-754-8771 The Idle Rich Pub 2614 McKinney Ave. 214-965-9926 Nickel and Rye 2523 McKinney Ave. 214-389-2120 The Quarter Bar 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0106 Time Out Tavern 5101 W. Lovers Ln. 214-956-9522 Uptown Pub & Grill 3605 McKinney 214-522-5100 Windmill Lounge 5320 Maple Ave. 214-443-7818 BREAKFAST AND/OR LUNCH Bailey’s Cafe 2525 Inwood Rd., #123 214-350-9445 Original Pancake House 2900 Lemmon Ave. 214-528-7215 4343 W. NW Hwy,#375 214-351-2012 Two Sisters 3111-C Monticello 214-526-1118 BURGERS, DELI & SANDWICHES Blues Burgers 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-750-9100 BGR — The Burger Joint 3001 Knox St., #108 469-941-4471 Burger House 6913 Hillcrest 214-361-0370 Chip’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 4530 W. Lovers Ln. 214-691-2447 East Hampton Sandwich Co. 6912 Snider Plaza 214-363-2888 Gazeebo Burgers 5950 Royal Ln. 214-368-3344 Goff’s Hamburgers 6401 Hillcrest 214-520-9133

This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants.

See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.com

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 8411 Preston Rd., #118 214-691-7827 Mooyah Burger 6713 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-987-2666 Potbelly Sandwich Shop 5921 Forest Ln., #100 972-392-7771 Smashburger 4235 W. NW Hwy, #100 972-220-1222 Snuffer’s 8411 Preston Rd, #112 214-265-9911 Subway — SMU area 6935 Hillcrest 214-444-9068 Village Burger — West Village 3699 McKinney 214-443-9998 Wild About Harry’s — Katy Trail Serving up Harry’s mother's recipe of creamy frozen custard in many flavors made daily, award-winning hot dogs & a friendly atmosphere, Harry's has become the place to eat and relax for everyone.

Open: 10 a.m. — 10 p.m., 7 days a week. www.wildaboutharrys.com 3113 Knox St. 214-520-3113 CHINESE Howard Wang’s China Grill 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-954-9558 4343 N.W. Hwy, #345 214-366-1606 Royal China

6025 Royal Ln., #201 Wang’s Chinese Café 6033 Luther Ln.

214-361-1771 214-265-1688

COFFEE & SPECIALTIES Drip Coffee Co. 4343 W. Lovers Ln. 214-599-7800 Oak Lawn Coffee 2720 Oak Lawn 214-219-5511 Sip Stir Cafe 3800 McKinney, #180 214-443-9100 Starbucks 2801 Allen St., #180 214-965-9696 3216 Knox St. 214-520-2273 4343 W. NW Hwy. 214-654-0704 Union Coffee Shop 5622 Dyer St. 214-242-9725 ECLECTIC Angela’s Cafe 7979 Inwood Rd. 214-904-8122 Black-Eyed Pea 3857 Cedar Springs 214-521-4580 Bread Winners Café & Bakery 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-4940 5560 W. Lovers, #260 214-351-3339 Buzzbrews 4334 Lemmon Ave. 972-521-4334 Café Brazil 3847 Cedar Springs.

214-461-8762 Café Express 5600 W. Lovers, #109 214-352-2211 Denny’s 2030 Market Ctr. Blvd. 214-749-6215 Dick’s Last Resort 2211 N. Lamar, #100 214-747-0001 Eden Rest. & Pastries

4416 W. Lovers Ln. Henry’s Majestic 4900 McKinney Ave. Lucky’s Cafe 3531 Oak Lawn The Rustic 3656 Howell St. Stoneleigh P 2926 Maple Ave.

972-267-3336 469-893-9400 214-522-3500 214-730-0596 214-871-2346

ETHIOPIAN Dallul 2515 Inwood Rd, #117 214-353-0805 FRENCH Rise No 1 Salon de Souffle 5360 W. Lovers, #220 214-366-9900 Toulouse Café & Bar 3314 Knox St. 214-520-8999 Whisk Crepes Café 1888 Sylvan Ave. 469-353-9718 GERMAN Kuby’s Sausage House 6601 Snider Plaza 214-363-2231 GREEK Greek Isles 5934 Royal Ln. Little Greek 9665 N. Central Exwy.

214-234-7662 214-696-1234

Do you have a favorite area restaurant or bar you want to see listed in this Directory? If so, please call:

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TECHNOLOGY

How to get more out of your smartphone From StatePoint Media You could have the swankiest smartphone with all the latest features, but without some strategizing, it could feel like you’re carrying around a very expensive brick.

Boost functionality.

Familiarize yourself with the scope of your phone’s functionality. You can find detailed instructions about your model online, as well as online tutorials that can teach you hacks and shortcuts for getting more out of your phone’s camera, word processing software and more.

Also, be sure to install free apps that can make life better.

For example, you can turn your phone into a fundraising fitness coach with Charity Miles, an app partnered with corporate sponsors that donate a few cents for every mile you log on bike or foot.

You may just find yourself off the couch and moving more as you start to rack up miles.

Your phone can also become your greatest teacher when you download language apps such as Duolingo, which provides free language instruction to help you build vocabulary, master grammar and prepare for your next big trip abroad. The app helps you stay true to your goal, sending push notifications reminding you to practice.

Research your mobile

network. Is your mobile network up to snuff? Check out the results from the latest “State of Mobile Networks” report from OpenSignal. Rather than basing results on the simulations used

in older network testing methods on only one phone model, OpenSignal gathers data directly from wireless customers who have downloaded the app onto their smartphones. Performance measurements are taken wherever customers happen to be, at home, at work, or on the go — indoors and out — resulting in a representation of customers’ actual wireless data experience.

T-Mobile placed number one in every category that the OpenSignal report measures. In

more than five billion tests from actual wireless customers in the second quarter, T-Mobile’s network was not only deemed to be the fastest, but also the most responsive, and T-Mobile customers get an LTE signal more often than customers of any other major wireless company do, according to the report. With plans to further broaden its LTE footprint for customers this year with its newly acquired 600 MHz spectrum, those looking for a reliable network may want to consider a T-Mobile plan. To learn more about T-Mobile’s network, visit t-mobile.com/coverage.

Extend its life. Treat your device with care to extend its life.

Never leave your phone exposed to the elements. To protect yourself financially from loss, theft or damage, check with your mobile network about warranty options.

Read the terms carefully to understand what’s covered.

Also, be sure to protect your phone with a well-fitting, drop-resistant, water-resistant case.

Retain your style by checking out Shutterfly, where you can upload a photo to use as the case design, or Etsy, which offers designs created by independent artists.

Getting more out of your smartphone requires a combination of protecting your device, understanding its various functions and using it on a fast network.

SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE

EDUCATION

Getting girls interested in STEAM programs From StatePoint Media Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) are becoming increasingly important school subjects to embrace. Here are five ways to ensure your girls get interested and stay interested in these critical subjects through the years.

Get involved early. Setting a foundation of math, science and the arts is essential to getting young children, especially girls, interested in continued learning. Encourage them from a young age to participate in hands-on science, arts and math activities, and those with an interest or aptitude in these subjects will continue to pursue these paths as they learn and grow.

Find practical applications. Science, art and math are an integral part of everyday life. Finding the practical applications as you go about your day, demonstrates for children of all ages how important these subjects really are in life. Use the weather report as an opportunity to discuss meteorology.

Bake with your daughter and work on figuring out measurements for doubling recipes. On the road? Have your daughter

calculate the distance from your current location to your destination, as well as the amount of gasoline you’ll need to get there.

Seeing math, science, and art in the world will help keep kids engaged.

Provide intuitive tools.

Intuitive learning tools can foster a better understanding of a subject and make learning easier, encouraging students to continue their studies with enthusiasm. For example, Casio’s fx-CG50 PRIZM Graphing Calculator will support students and educators of math through middle school and high school, and into college. With Natural Textbook Display and an intuitive icon-based menu, students will find the calculator easy to use. Plus, its brand new 3D Graph Drawing and improved catalog function allows for greater engagement and real-life application in the mathematics classroom.

Encourage group and club participation. From outdoor education clubs that focus on environmental science to math competition leagues, support and encourage girls and young women to join special groups that focus on math, science and art — both in and out of school.

For example, robotics clubs have been growing in communities across the nation and foster an understanding of key math and science functions.

Make it fun. Get girls interested in science, math and the arts by making it fun and enjoyable. Kids won’t even realize they are learning if they are having a good time while doing so. For example, music students can try out the LK-265 keyboard from Casio, which includes a Dance Music Mode, letting musicians create and remix electronic dance music quickly and easily. Select from 50 styles of EDM, and use the lower keys to choose different variations of drum beats, bass lines and synth parts. Its lighted keys show you how to play your favorite songs, which users can download from MIDI files. Or, connect your device’s headphone output to the LK-265’s audio input, and explore an endless library of music.

By starting early and making it fun to integrate these key subjects into their daily lives, you can help girls develop a lifelong love of science, art and math, which can help them in school and, later, in the workplace.

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