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Apply now for Kidd’s Kids Trip The vacation of a lifetime awaits dozens of special families with the 26th annual Kidd’s Kids trip to Walt Disney World scheduled for Nov. 16-20. Kidd’s Kids, a program of the nonprofit Kraddick Foundation, released its applications on Monday and will be accepting them through Photo courtesy of Kidd's Kids Friday, July 7. Children selected for the trip are between the ages of 5-12 years old, suffer from a life-altering or life-threatening medical condition and demonstrate a financial need. Applications may be downloaded from the foundation’s website, KiddsKids.com. — Ladd Brio
Burger Tour comes to Dallas Unique creations from around the world highlight 2017 offerings in Hard Rock Cafe’s World Burger Tour, which is now at the Hard Rock Cafe Dallas, 2211 N. Houston St., through Sunday, June 25. Featured burgers include the English Breakfast Photo courtesy of Hard Rock Café Burger (London), the Tango Salsa Burger (Buenos Aires), the Colombian Plantain Burger (Cartagena), the Banh Mi Burger (Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam) and Tennessee BBQ Burger (Tennessee). More details at hardrock.com. — Brooke Johnston
Learn about the Oregon Trail Dallas Heritage Village at 1515 S. Harwood St. invites families to test their survival skills during “History Quest: The Oregon Trail,” on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The day allows guests to experience what life was like on the Oregon Trail, the route that once served as the gateway to the American West in the mid-1800s. The Photo courtesy of DHV Oregon Trail was the primary pathway for American emigrants searching for new lands and opportunity on the frontier. — Elizabeth Lenart
‘Give Love Day’ May 12
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Ronald McDonald House of Dallas will celebrate its sixth Give Love Day on Friday, May 12. T-shirts are currently being sold in honor of the day for $15, which is the cost to families staying at Ronald McDonald House of Dallas one night. The cornflower blue T-shirts, sized youth S and M and adult S to XXXL, are available online at rmhdallas.org/givelove or at 4707 Bengal Drive. — Ariel Herr
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MULL IT OVER
Lundquist has lived a golden (voice) life
By David Mullen
Smith’s dropped pass from Roger Staubach in Super Bowl XIII.” Sometimes things just “I know where you are work out. going with this,” Lundquist It happened to be the day said. “‘Bowling for Dollars’ that Ken Hitchcock was being on WFAA.” The series ran announced as the new (old) in Dallas in the 1970s weekcoach of the Dallas Stars. The nights at 6:30 p.m. “I didn’t local sports media attended want to do it, but I look back the press conference, meanin the rear view mirror with ing that I was one-on-one great affection. I had never with a living legend and one met [wife] Nancy’s dad.” The of the most celebrated sports two got married in 1982. announcers of all time. “She said ‘Daddy, I am datWelcome back to Dallas, ing Verne Lundquist.’ And he Verne Lundquist, who was in said ‘You mean the guy from Photo courtesy of CBS town recently to headline the ‘Bowling for Dollars.’” After 55 years, Verne Lundquist is hanging up his microphone. PwC SMU Athletic Forum at Lundquist, 76, has had a the Hilton Anatole. career so memorable that he “You have been on the broadcast of some of the most loves to remind people that he announced the birth of Dallas watched and heralded sporting events ever,” I said. “Jack Cowboys great Calvin Hill’s son, Grant, on the 10 p.m. news Nicklaus making the memorable putt at the 1986 Masters. on Channel 8. Grant Hill became a basketball star at Duke, in Duke’s Christian Laettner hitting the turnaround jumper MULL cont'd on page 3 against Kentucky in the NCAA regional finals in 1992. Jackie david@katytrailweekly.com
THEATER
DSM tradition lives on with new leadership By Shari Goldstein Stern will also lead DSM into a partstern.shari@gmail.com
Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) recently appointed Kenneth T. Novice as DSM’s president. Novice started his new role on Monday. The DSM Board of Directors expressed their gratitude for the role David Hyslop performed as interim managing director. Hyslop will remain in an advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition as Novice begins his new position. DSM’s Executive Committee agreed that Novice had the right skills to maintain the heartfelt tradition of DSM, to expand the outreach programs and funding, and to help assure financial security for the respected DSM. Novice
nership with Broadway Across America, which will bring Broadway and other shows to Dallas and the area. According to DSM Board Chair Ted Munselle, “[Novice’s] experience is the perfect blend of what DSM needs to continue to excel at what we do best, and to build upon our storied history as a leader in the Dallas arts community. Ken has an engaging personality, as well as a broad vision of where we can and should go as an organization. His ability to think outside of the box will help keep DSM relevant and exciting for future generations of arts patrons. We sincerely believe that Ken is the best person to take us forward into our next 77 years, continuing and
expanding DSM’s great legacy, while ensuring DSM’s financial and artistic success in the future.” Over a period of 30 years, Novice has been involved with more than 300 productions and presentations for several respected theaters. A few of those include “The Country House” with Blythe Danner; “Time Stand Still” starring Alicia Silverstone, Laura Linney and Eric Bogosian; John Logan’s “I’ll Eat You Last” featuring Bette Midler; and SMU alum Beth Henley’s creation, “The Jacksonian,” featuring Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Bill Pullman and Glenne Headly. Photo by Jeff Lorch He was director of marKenneth T. Novice assumed the keting and public relations role of president of the Dallas DSM cont'd on page 9 Summer Musicals on May 1.
UPTOWN GIRL
Tacos, tequila and the great American dream
By Ryann Gordon
Nickel and Rye, Fearing’s and El Fenix. And if you want to talk parties, The Rustic is planning an unforgettable The people of Dallas celebrate Texfiesta in honor of the launch of their Mex with passion. We down queso like new Lemon Drop Margarita. More parwe’ve been starving for years, fight over ties are planned across the downtown our favorite flautas, chase down street area at Iron Cactus, TNT, Henderson tacos and clink margaritas on rooftop Tap House, The Double Wide, Granada patios daily. And we celebrate Cinco de Theater, Café Herrera at the Omni, the Mayo with a fire hotter than any salsa Nylo Soda Bar and Lizard Lounge as on this side of the Rio Grande. well as just about every other restaurant Each year adults young and old or bar across the metroplex. And Gas dress in their most colorful, themed Monkey has their Cinco de Mayo celPhoto by Ryann Gordon ebration planned for Saturday, so you attire and bounce from cantina to cantina seeking fajitas, enchiladas and can cinco de drink-o all weekend long! Marches will be part of Cinco de Mayo. excess amounts of verde sauce. Our For a fiesta you can bring the favorite Mexican restaurants battle for Drink deals will be ringing across whole family to, spend your evening having the best holiday specials on food the town from cantina to taco joint. Some celebrating at the Dallas Farmers Market, and cervezas. And the people of Dallas restaurants that will be offering specials where there will be vendors, music, join together with one goal in mind — to on margs and food include Mattito’s, food, games, photo booths and more. Or seek out the strongest and most delicious Taqueria la Ventana, Meso Maya, margarita in town. Rapscallion, HG Supply Co., Frankie’s, TACOS cont'd on page 3
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
My boom box is named Wilson
By David Mullen
were announced recently as the latest inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Happy Cinco de Mayo — including ELO, Joan Baez, everyone. Has it really been an Journey, Pearl Jam, Tupac año already? I went through Shakur and Yes — it remindthe McDonalds on Lemmon ed me of one of the funniest Avenue the other comedy bits ever. night for breakfast, It was done by the and when I ordered Credibility Gap in the faceless speakthe late 1960s for a er box responded Los Angeles radio “Muy Bien!” I guess show. It involved he liked breakfast a concert promotat 11 p.m. as well er approaching a … Chesterfield’s venue operator David Mullen about a three-act, Food & Spirits on Inwood Road near all-star concert Maple Avenue hosted a corfeaturing Who, Guess Who porate party on Sunday. It was and Yes. You can imagine what for the Gas Pipe, “Your Peace, goes on from there. “Okay, Love and Smoke Headquarters Who’s on first?” “Yes.” “I since 4/20/1970” as their web asked Who’s on first?” “Guess site said. I don’t know why I Who.” It is brilliant timing think that is funny, but Gas and can be found in the arPipe has grown to 13 locations. chives on YouTube … When By the way, Chesterfield’s “Swingtown” came on in the does have good munchies ... background, two young servSpeaking of, if you have not ers at The Porch on Henderson had the Heath Bar brownie Avenue Sunday couldn’t come sundae at The Hall at Trinity up with Steve Miller as the Groves, you are missing out artist … Thanks for the emails on one of the most delicious I received about missing my (and decadent) desserts in “Notes” column last week. Not town. I think the Gas Pipe staff as many as I get when I leave would really enjoy it … When KenKen out of the paper, but the musicians, musical groups they were well meaning and and music industry executives appreciated. I had a death in david@katytrailweekly.com
the family in California, and at the same time I was trying to move after 18 years in the same house. You talk about a nightmare. And speaking of support, I want to personally thank all of the corporations that made it so easy on me. Coming off of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge after my aunt’s funeral and driving a car from the nation’s largest car rental company, I got a flat tire. I was able to get to the valet parking area of one of the nation’s largest hotel chains on the Embarcadero. My 20-something nephew bailed out of the car at the Ferry Building to catch a bus, deciding that he was not going to help his 50-something uncle change a tire or deal with what was about to take place. The car company told me that I had to change the tire, drive out to the airport and pick up a replacement vehicle. Wait? What? After some rather loud negotiations with a rental car supervisor, they agreed to pick up the car and allow me to walk to a nearby location and get another car. I decided to just use public transportation for the rest of the weekend. Three days later, the car remained in the drive-up of the
MY VIEW
Exercise your voting rights
By Rani Cher Monson
property taxes and help decide how that money will be spent. They will be charged It feels like with figuring out things are realhow to retain the ly getting bad in police and firefightTexas. That we’re ers fleeing our city, living in a dystoin part because of pian HBO drama the foundering penwhere there is sion, which they only one flavor also will need to fix of opinion — vabefore it expires in a nilla. Tolerance decade. Rani Monson is nonexistent, Your vote will sprinkles aren’t count. During the allowed. Don’t even think May 2015 election, a measly about chocolate. 6 percent of eligible voters It’s embarrassing enough participated. Dallas ranked that a federal judge has lowest for voter turnout ruled, yet again, that our among the 30 largest cities voter ID law was passed to in the country, according to intentionally discriminate. research from Portland State Now the Texas Legislature University. The few deciding is considering the toughest the fate of the many. Even anti-sanctuary city bill in more striking is the median the nation, detouring funds age of said voter in Dallas — meant to prevent pollution 62 years old. Based on who to anti-abortion groups, and I see out and about, it seems the silly Bathroom Bill, which we’d be hard-pressed to get a just needs to get flushed from much more unrepresentative memory. Talk about a scary council. yet riveting TV show. Pick the right person to I’m not sure who these represent you. A great deal folks believe they are repreof attention is on District 14, senting, but it certainly isn’t where I live and am repreme! I do believe there is hope. sented by Philip Kingston, Texans are telling our electwho is seeking his third term ed officials local, state and against Matt Wood. Much of national, “I don’t agree with this race has focused on folks your views.” Those in office in East Dallas, but the district have a choice: start paying at- also includes Downtown, tention to the protesters hitTurtle Creek, Uptown and ting the streets or get booted Oak Lawn, where I live. out of office. Kingston has been critThe next opportunity is icized by what I’d dub “the the Saturday, May 6 Dallas establishment” for being unmunicipal election. All city orthodox. Dallas Mayor Mike council members are up for Rawlings has said he wouldn’t re-election, except for the vote for Kingston if he lived mayor. in the district. Good! I want Vote. It’s the ballot that someone like Kingston, who impacts life on a daily basis. acts as a watchdog, challengIf you care about safety, roads es things and keeps us out and parks — you need to hit of messes. I hope the electhe polls. The person elected tion brings more people like to represent you will deterKingston to the horseshoe at mine how much we pay in City Hall.
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There are lots more changes that need to be made, especially if you’re as appalled as I am at the lack of representation we’re receiving at the state and federal level. Looming on the horizon are elections for the Texas Legislature and the top state positions — including governor — as well as U.S. Congress. I’m tired of Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov Dan Patrick continuously trying to shove their religion down my throat. Dude, I’m not converting. Let’s not forget Attorney General Ken Paxton, who refuses to leave his Collin County home for Austin and faces federal indictment. Both Patrick and Paxton have announced their plans to seek reelection next year. Our U.S. Senators from Texas have approved the Cabinet appointees of President Donald Trump and put Neil Gorsuch on the Supreme Court. My efforts to get them to consider otherwise were ignored. Case in point: Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was approved Feb. 7. I didn’t even receive a form letter response from Senator Ted Cruz, conveniently ignoring all the concerns raised about DeVos, until April 28. Why the delay, Ted? Perhaps he’s too busy gearing up to face his challenger, Beto O'Rourke, in the 2018 election. Or maybe Ted is considering an appearance on “Dancing With the Stars.” Look what it did for former Texas Gov. Rick Perry turned Energy Secretary — it got him the nuclear codes. Rani Monson is a marketing consultant at RainMaking Marketing in Dallas.
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Hyatt, er, one of the nation’s largest hotel chains. I was charged $70 a night for valet from the hotel, as Hertz, er, I mean the nation’s largest car rental company, charged me full boat for the vehicle rental. They never considered that I had to spend $60 to get to the airport to return to Dallas. And if that wasn’t bad enough … This moving thing is no fun at all. I still don’t have television service, telephone service or forwarded mail. The local water company didn’t turn
off the water at my old home as requested, causing major issues with removing a refrigerator and washing machine. The local daily just now delivered my morning newspaper, despite multiple calls that led to idle promises. The only thing that serves as entertainment in my new place is an old boom box that I found, but it only plays tunes from the ‘80s. My boom box is like Tom Hanks’ Wilson the volleyball from “Castaway.” It’s all I have got. I was listening to an
overnight sports talk show on the number one local sports station on my boom box and they were talking about the Washington Nationals beating the New York Mets 23-5 on Sunday. “They scored 23 points.” Points? “Some dude named Radon scored three home runs.” Actually, Anthony Rendon went 6-for-6 and hit three home runs. Last time I checked, Radon is a gas. I guess listening to Steve Miller’s “Swingtown” on my boom box would be a gas, as well.
NEWS FROM DISTRICT 8
Dallas ISD Trustee Miguel Solis Students widen horizons with trip to Capitol More than 80 fourth graders and their teachers from Mata Montessori visited the Capitol in Austin in April, thanks to a grant of nearly $3,000 from the Dallas Association of Young Miguel Solis Lawyers (DAYL) that provided transportation. The fourth graders started the day with a scavenger hunt on the Capitol grounds, then toured the Capitol building. By the afternoon, students had visited with various elected officials and dignitaries who took time to meet with the fourth graders. Sen. Bob Hall, in whose district Mata is located, met with the students soon after their tours finished. “This is your Capitol. It belongs to you,” Hall told the students. “It belongs to all of the people in Texas.” Following Hall, TEA Commissioner and former Dallas ISD trustee Mike Morath spent 30 minutes talking with the fourth graders, answering their many questions about the STAAR exam and not shying away even after he told them his office creates the test and they responded with boos. The commissioner laughed good-naturedly, and told them the test wasn’t the “be-all end-all.” Shelby Bobosky, a pro bono
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attorney and the president of the Texas Humane Legislation Network board of directors, is a Mata mom and the PTA’s legislative committee chairwoman. She sought the grant and organized the trip. She explained in the application that though a few Mata families visited the Capitol in spring 2015 during the school’s inaugural year, many did not because “a majority of our school’s population cannot afford to not only take off work but also pay for a round trip to and from Austin, Texas.” She wanted to expand the opportunity this session, and the DAYL Foundation made it happen by funding transportation costs. “Many of these students have not been outside Dallas County,” Bobosky notes in the application. “This field trip could literally affect their education and lives forever. It is a history lesson, an advocacy experience and a public speaking opportunity they will never forget.” Great PTA organizations that respond to the needs of their students help emphasis how essential parent engagement is to the educational success of children. Mata’s PTA is outstanding. Kudos to Bobosky and our elected officials for stepping up to the challenge and impacting the lives of our next generation of lawmakers. As an advocate for students, this is what it’s all about.
complainant’s windshield wiper, causing damage.
suspect threw a rock through the front door glass and stole property.
April 27 – 8:38 a.m. 4500 Block, Lake Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect broke into the location and stole a refrigerator.
April 28 – 8:59 p.m. 5000 Block, Homer St. (75206) Theft of Property: The suspect stole a package from the complainant’s front porch.
April 30 – 9:34 a.m. 6500 Block, Woodland Dr. (75225) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.
April 27 – 9:10 p.m. 4400 Block, W. Mockingbird Ln. (75209) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: An unknown suspect demanded money with a possible weapon under a shirt and fled the location.
April 29 – 8:20 p.m. 3000 Block, Storey Ln. (75220) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect shot the complainant and stole his vehicle.
May 1 – 3:36 a.m. 2700 Block, N. Henderson Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect broke a door, entered the business and stole property.
April 29 – 10:12 p.m. 3000 Block, Carlisle St. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s apartment and stole the keys to the complainant’s vehicle.
May 1 – 6:13 p.m. 2700 Block, Howell St. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect forced the complainant’s door open and stole jewelry.
April 27 – 9:47 p.m. 4400 Block, Holland Ave. (75219) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect threatened to harm the complainant with a gun and stole his property. April 28 – 9:46 a.m. 1600 Block, McKinney Ave. (75202) Theft from Person: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s phone.
April 30 – 12:19 a.m. 4500 Block, Travis St. (75205) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect broke the complainant’s vehicle windows, entered and stole property.
April 28 – 11:05 a.m. 3300 Block, Knox St. (75205) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect broke a window, entered and stole property.
April 30 – 12:48 a.m. 5300 Block, Parkland Ave. (75235) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle and burned it.
April 28 – 6:14 p.m. 8600 Block, N. Central Expy. (75225) Criminal Mischief: The suspect bent the
April 30 – 8:43 a.m. 3400 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Building: An unknown
May 1 – 6:33 p.m. 2700 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect forced open the door and stole the complainant’s laptop. May 2 – 7:11 a.m. 3200 Block, Halifax St. (75247) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect cut a chain to the back fence and stole two trucks. May 2 – 7:48 a.m. 5000 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75235) Theft of Property: The unknown suspects stole the complainant’s tailgate.
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AUTOMOBILITY
By Naïma Jeannette
By David Boldt
No digging for EPA information
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I wanted to add updated details to my class section on environmental policy so I headed back to the enforcers of environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for information. As I dug through web pages and Google searches, I noticed I was funneled to one new page on the EPA website. This page has the bold title, “Complying with President Trump's Executive Order on Energy Independence” matched with a large photo of President Trump signing the order surrounded by 16 white men. I dug more and found out the EPA has taken down their web pages on climate change and more. Let’s be honest. The EPA website has never been that easy to navigate, but now the lack of information is troublesome. On the same funneled landing page, there is a link to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s “Back to Basics” plan… the link doesn’t work. It leads you to a restricted page labeled no access. One of the core foundations of a successful environmental national regime is to have public engagement and understanding. In order to have public engagement, the public needs access to all information. The EPA has been, in the past, an invaluable source of information. The website used to be a source for widely gathered scientific data and information on governmental initiatives to protect our environment. The lack of climate change information is absurd. Pretending
the problem and not me. But, doesn’t exist is the best thing Bill not driving culNye said during one tural change episode was that the to reshape our thing we in the U.S. future. are best at exporting The execuis our culture. Many tive orders haforeign people envy ven’t stopped at the freedom and Naïma Jeannette luxury culture of dismantling the EPA’s website. our section of Earth. In the recent weeks the curAnd if we export a culture rent administration has tried that isn’t protecting the envito allow offshore drilling in ronment, no one else will. the Arctic, attempted to figIf we’re tied up in litigaure out how to back out of tion and endlessly presentthe Paris climate agreement, ing scientific data showing and an executive order was humans are causing climate signed threatening several change, we are not moving of our National Monuments, forward and shifting our own protected land. I don’t even culture to a growing commuwant to ask what’s next for nity that supports caring for anti-environmental direcour planet. tive actions from the current And that means, the rest administration. of the world is held back too. Possibly the biggest prob- Who else will back out of the lem that is emerging from Paris Agreement if we do? the administration's actions What motivation do smaller is the lack of actual forward countries, who contribute action that will take place. much lower amounts of CO2 Executive orders are subject and other greenhouse gases, to judicial review and may be have to restrict their emisoverturned if there is lack of sions if one of the largest support by statute or constipolluters, the U.S., is doing tution. Environmental agennothing? cies are suing or planning to When the information sue. This litigation will keep provided on the EPA website the action in courts and not is disappearing, we suffer. We in the world. Which can be suffer as a country and as an a good thing, but also means entire world. When the EPA that there is no progression is gagged from talking to the to combat climate change, press, we all suffer. Support preserve our natural spaces a free press that holds our and biodiversity, and reduce governmental agencies acair and water pollution. countable for the decisions I watched a few episodes they make. of the new “Bill Nye Saves the World” show on Netflix. As a Naïma Jeannette is a nerdy scientist, I should love freelance writer, teacher it, but it was a bit slow for me and conservationist. Email and I was super offended that her at naimajeannette@ supermodel Karlie Kloss was gmail.com or Tweet her @ one of their correspondents naimajeannette.
MULL cont'd from page 1 the NBA and ended up becoming a colleague of Lundquist as color analyst for NCAA basketball games on CBS. Raised in Austin and now living fulltime in Steamboat Springs, Colo., Lundquist never played sports, being too small for football. “I tried to play basketball,” Lundquist said, “but I was slow and couldn’t shoot. Otherwise, I was perfect for the game.” His father was a minister. “I was blessed. I got his voice.” His career began as a sports writer in high school and later at Texas Lutheran. He became a disc jockey, and later got a weekend job as a sports reporter. In March 1964, his sports job became full time. His advice to aspiring sports reporters is to never turn anything down. “Frank Glieber [Dallas and national sports commentator] was a friend and mentor of mine,” Lundquist said. “And he’s the one that told me that.” Glieber, CBS sports reporter and Cowboys analyst, died tragically in 1985 while running at the Cooper Clinic. He was 51. Lundquist filled Glieber's chair on the CBS Sports broadcast of the 1986 Masters. “Oh gosh, he’s going to be fine,” Lundquist said, when asked if he had any advice for the newest NFL color analyst for CBS Sports, former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. “A couple of years ago he was a guest at the Masters. He shared with me that one day he wanted to do analysis for CBS. I think it is a tough spot to put him in. He is going to
do two [Thursday night and Sunday] games a week starting out. It is just that the spotlight will be so harsh on him initially, but that is just the nature of the beast. “He will have to understand that there’s a lot of homework involved,” Lundquist said. “You just don’t show up on Sunday afternoon. It is a weeklong process. I know that Tony will be very serious, because he wants to do this. I was surprised it came about so suddenly, but I have no doubt that he will succeed.” In a career that included college and NFL play-by-play — he considers his favorite football partners Terry Bradshaw, Dan Fouts, Pat Haden and Dan Dierdorf — he got what he considers the chance of a lifetime. “They switched me over to the SEC [Southeastern Conference], which turned out to be the greatest break I ever had,” Lundquist said. “I didn’t know that at the time. We took a regional sport and broadcast it nationally. And then, by happy accident, the BCS [Bowl Championship Series] came about. What it accomplished is that it made every game relevant all across the country. Thank you very much, SEC and Alabama and Florida, because they won seven BCS championships in a row [2006-2012].” SEC games became the highest profile Saturday college football game. Lundquist retired this year after more than 55 years in the sports business. From writing sports, giving away dollars for strikes and calling some of the most hallowed sporting events ever, things just worked out for Verne Lundquist.
neighborhoods, homes, jobs, families and friendships with their peoget in touch with the arts at the ple. And although we praise their DMA for their México exhibition, influence on our culture, attacks featuring some of our favorite on Mexican immigrants continues Mexican artists, as well as at the to rise and threaten the people we Cinco de Mayo 5x5 Art Show, stand with daily. hosted by the National Center for Don’t utilize this holiday as Missing and Exploited Children an opportunity to exploit the culRyann Gordon ture that has become so close to in their lobby at McKinney and Olive. our own — take this as a chance The party doesn’t end on Friday, either. to join hands with the people this holiday is On Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., truly recognizing, those being affected in our you can continue shaking your maracas at nation right now. On Saturday, May 6 at 10 the Oak Cliff Cinco de Mayo parade and a.m. at Belo Garden Park downtown, join the street festival. Break out the sombreros for Dallas Immigrants’ March and take a stand this exciting annual event featuring a massive alongside other people fighting to protect imparade, marching bands, live music and other migrants in our nation. performances, vendors, tailgating and thouAs a nation of immigrants, it is our duty sands of people joined together to celebrate to remember that we all belong and we all the spirit of Cinco de Mayo. deserve a chance at the American Dream. To As we join together in celebration this celebrate Cinco de Mayo is to honor the cusweekend, don’t forget to honor the root of this toms behind it and the many heritages, values holiday and the many cultural gifts brought and peoples that have combined to create our to us by our neighbors from the south. Here unique culture here. I think we can all agree, in Texas we share much more than a border we wouldn’t be who we are today without with Mexico. We share our culture, food, tacos and tequila.
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Rolling loudly with small stick
djboldt@sbcglobal.net It is the middle child in a family of overachievers. And with an apology David Boldt to middle children everywhere, you know who and what you are. Without the newness of the first or novelty of the last, you’re left to wander the familial hinterlands with neither the expectations of the oldest, nor excitement of the youngest. Instead, you’re in a parental purgatory not of your own making. And in the extended family of Lexus offspring, the GS — in all of its variations — is the middle child. In its beginning, the Lexus GS, introduced to the U.S. market in 1993, provided high hopes. In contrast to what was then offered by Benz and BMW, Lexus was building a midsize sedan with bodywork penned by Giugiaro’s Ital Design. With that Italianate sheet metal, the new Lexus embarked on its own course, eschewing the Mercedes influences supplied by the Lexus LS, or — thankfully — the Camry influence of the smaller ES. This wasn’t, by any stretch, an in-your-face exercise in individualism, but rather the Eurocentric take on what Jaguar might have done if Jag (at the time) had elected to be more Eurocentric. We liked it then and, almost 25 years later, we still like it when we happen to see one. Now in its fourth generation, the GS combines an Asian-generic — albeit totally pleasant — shape aft of the front fascia with a face apparently developed by the team at Bass Pro. For in the Lexus attempt to make the lineup distinctive the execs canned Ital Design and looked to Jack Nicholson’s Joker for inspiration. The front, employing the twin-spindle grille used to less-than-glorious effect on the Toyota division’s bigger fish, is grafted onto the GS front clip with (at least subjectively) less-than-stellar results. We’d liken it to Trump’s comb-over, but the president’s comb-over is more artfully executed. Inside, the execution isn’t — thankfully — an execution. As the Lexus marketing material puts it, ‘while the exterior styling screams performance, the interior beckons with comfort and innovation.’ And that’s exactly how we saw it, with supportive buckets enclosed in perforated leather, a dash that balances a somewhat traditional look with of-this-century innovation, and enough space to take the occasional fifth, even if that ‘fifth’ is 200+ pounds. The GS, in the midsize category, seems the right combo of accessibility, utility and maneuverability. And with an overall
length of 192 inches on a wheelbase of 112, the GS doesn’t seem — at least subjectively — as swollen as BMW’s most recent 5 Series. Under the hood we see a traditional platform meeting the assumed reality of 2017. Where you would expect to see a V6 and wouldn’t be surprised by a V8, you’ll instead find four turbocharged cylinders — and only those four turbocharged cylinders. With 241 horsepower it falls 70 horsepower short of its 3.5 liter V6 stable mate, the GS 350. And while that deficit would suggest a big gain in its efficiency, the EPA City estimate is only 10 percent better (22 for the turbo four, 20 for the normally aspirated V6), although it does achieve a more competitive rating (32 vs. 28) on the EPA’s Highway cycle. Connected to an 8-speed automatic, the 2.0 liter turbo is capable of ticking off 0-60 in seven seconds. And that seems responsive, ‘til you try running with a V6 Camaro. Our immediate impression was colored by time spent in Alfa’s Giulia Quadrifoglio; having worked our way through that we found the GS to be a completely acceptable way of navigating the city and suburbs. In an almost 30-year connection with the retail industry, either selling the stuff or reporting, the midsize import with a six always seemed to be an ownership sweet spot. A co-worker at Classic BMW (this was in 1979) enjoyed a pristine ’75 530i (silver with lipstick red interior), and the impression that car made is still with me. If I was kicking the tires at a Lexus showroom, I’d spend the $4K more on a GS 350, bumping your budget from the mid$40s to around $50K. And if you’re hell-bent on owning something turbocharged, slip down into the Lexus IS 200t. There you’ll find a responsive platform, comfortable seating for four, and the chance to have fun with the many thousands driving a 3 Series or A4. David Boldt brings years of experience in automotive retail sales and public relations to his automotive reporting. More can be found at txGarage.com.
Photos courtesy of Lexus
The 2016 Lexus GS.
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2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, 75201 214-716-4500
Klyde Warren Park – “Good Morning America” rolls into town for a stop on the Deals and Steals tour with Tory Johnson. Join the live audience, and the first 200 guests receive a T-shirt and goodies. 5:30 a.m. FREE!
May 5-6
3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. Dallas, 75219 214-219-2718
Kalita Humphreys Theater – Second Thought Theatre presents “Straight White Men,” a play about three brothers and their father, in an examination of what it means to be straight, white and male in the 21st century. 8 p.m. $25.
May 6
521 E. Lawther Drive Dallas, 75218 214-670-8749
Bath House Cultural Center – The North Texas Master Naturalists hosts the fifth annual Native Plants and Prairies Day, featuring expert-led nature walks, lectures, demonstrations and raffles. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. FREE!
May 6
3333 Turtle Creek Blvd. Dallas, 75219 214-528- 3243
Arlington Hall at Lee Park – The ninth annual Day at the Races will be held at historic Arlington Hall benefiting the Lee Park and Arlington Hall Conservancy. Dine on savory southern inspired cuisine. Sip mint juleps, champagne and other classic Derby cocktails. 4 p.m. $150-$200.
May 7
2403 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Winspear Opera House – The Dallas Opera’s last production of the season is “Norma,” Vincenzo Bellini’s 1831 masterpiece. The production follows a love triangle in the midst of the culture clash of the Roman empire’s expansion. 2 p.m. $19-$199.
May 9
2520 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Dallas City Performance Hall – Hear that? It’s the sound of spring, when love and nature are in full bloom and the Arts District Chorale bursts into song with “Spring With All Its Splendor.” 7:30-9 p.m. $15-$35.
May 11
1717 Main St. Dallas, 75201 214-736-7300
Dallas Chop House – Like scotch? Like cigars? Pair the two together while enjoying a specially prepared three course dinner. Each course is paired with a hand-chosen Chivas: Extra, 12, 18 and Ultis. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $50.
Picture of the Week
Fri 5/05
Dr. Ali Asani, professor of IndoMuslim and Islamic Religion and Cultures at Harvard University, speaks at the Belo Mansion, 2101 Ross Ave. on Thursday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m. Go to dfwworld.org or call 214-965-8400. Send us an item or photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
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Dr. Ali Asani.
Cinco de Mayo Nellie Bly, b. 1865 Tyrone Power, b. 1913 Tammy Wynette, b. 1942 Michael Palin, b. 1943 Annette Bening, b. 1959 1847 – Amer. Medical Assn. organized in PA. 1961 – Alan Shepard became 1st American in space.
TRAVEL
Magnificent Panama beaches hard to reach By Michael Wald
wald.world@yahoo.com People often visit Panama but only see Panama City which does not have nice beaches. But leave Panama City and there are very nice beaches tucked away in hard to access places. Many people make a tradeoff of quality for accessibility. Some do it without knowing the options. So here’s the lowdown. In Panama City itself, two beaches are worth a mention — Veracruz beach and Playa Bonita. Both are on the banks of the Canal and neither are particularly good. About two hours away by fast ferry are the beautiful beaches of Contadora. Still most tourists drive to the beaches around Playa Blanca (about one and one-half hours west of Panama City) because of their all-inclusive hotels. The beaches are not ideal due to strong undercurrents and cold Pacific waters. Of the beaches close to Panama City, Taboga Island with great beaches and a few bed and breakfast places is the best tradeoff between accessibility and quality. To get there catch the boat from the Balboa Yacht Club on Amador Causeway in Panama City. It’s about one-half hour away. Still, Panama’s best beaches remain less accessible. The closest nice beach to Panama City is on Isla Grande on the warm Atlantic Ocean coast, close to Colon. It takes a one and one-half hour car trip north of Panama City followed by a 20 minute motorized boat ride to get there. Once there you are rewarded with warm-water beaches good for swimming and surfing, all on a funky island without cars. Although Isla Grande has good waves, Santa Catalina in Veraguas province, a four and onehalf hour drive west from Panama City is the best beach for surfing. It’s not highly developed. A popular beach, Bocas del Toro, also on the Atlantic Ocean close to Costa Rica, is known for its laid back hippie vibe. The area is famous more for its beach town than for the beach itself. Access is by a small airstrip and an extensive water taxi system connecting several small islands that make up this area. For a secluded honeymooner’s delight, San Blas is the place. This area is autonomously administered by the Kuna Yala indigenous people. There are only two ways to get there, by air or by a harrowing four-wheel drive over treacherous mountain roads. San Blas consists of many secluded islands. From the air strip, a boat ride to your island is needed. Some accommodations are hammock only. Most parts of San Blas do not have potable
water (use bottled water). Flush toilets are not common. Electricity is by generator only. Ask your accommodations during what hours there will be electricity, if any. Cell phone service is patchy at best. The lack of services and seclusion is what makes this off-the-grid experience unique. Kick back and enjoy it. The beaches are beautiful; you may not see another tourist for days. Boca Chica in the Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine Park (Parque Nacional Marino Golfo de Chiriquí) is the launch site for a group of beaches in a large protected Pacific Ocean archipelago near the City of David. One exceptional Boca Chica beach is Isla Bolaños, with fine brown sand and warm water. Getting there requires a $50 (per person) water taxi ride which discourages locals from going, but if you go you’ll find paradise — think Gilligan’s Island. There are no facilities on the island. Tour companies that go usually pack and cook for you on the beach. From the popular tourist destination of Boquete north of David, it is one and one-half hours to the water taxi launch site. The taxi ride takes 40 minutes, so this is not for the seasick prone. Although it’s a little work to get to, Isla Bolaños is a beach you’re guaranteed to love. It may be a long way from Panama City to the prettiest beaches in Panama, but it’s worth it when you arrive. ••• Thank you to the reader who wrote in response to my Cienfuegos, Cuba article. He said his family fled Cuba when communism came to the island and believes visiting supports a criminal regime that “stole” their property which is now being used in the tourism industry. Cuba is a complicated place 50 years later, which makes learning about it fascinating. We visit and report about places around the globe, even complicated ones. We appreciate your reading Katy Trail Weekly — Michael. ••• 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.
Sat 5/06
For the Love of the Lake – Shoreline Spruce-Up Sigmund Freud, b. 1856 Orson Welles, b. 1915 Willie Mays, b. 1931 Bob Seger, b. 1945 1981 – Maya Lin’s design was selected for Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Sun 5/07
Johannes Brahms, b. 1833 Gary Cooper, b. 1901 Johnny Unitas, b. 1933 Janis Ian, b. 1951 Amy Heckerling, b. 1954 1824 – Beethoven’s “9th Symphony (Ode to Joy)” premiered in Vienna.
Mon 5/08
Harry S Truman, b. 1884 Rick Nelson, b. 1940 Beth Henley, b. 1952 Melissa Gilbert, b. 1964 1886 – Dr. John Pemberton invented “Coca-Cola.” 1956 – Alfred E. Neuman 1st appeared on the cover of “Mad Magazine.”
The beach at Isla Grande.
Wed 5/10
Dimitri Tiomkin, b. 1894 Fred Astaire, b. 1899 Mother Maybelle Carter, b. 1909 Fats Domino, b. 1929 Bono (Paul Hewson), b. 1960 1869 – Golden spike driven at Promontory Point, UT. Completing transcontinental RR.
Thu 5/11
Irving Berlin, b. 1888 Martha Graham, b. 1894 Salvador Dali, b. 1904 Mort Sahl, b. 1927 Cory Monteith, b. 1982 1751 – 1st U.S. hospital founded: in PA. 1927 – Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (Oscars) founded.
Charity
Sp tlight UNICEF USA
By Sally Blanton
The United Nations Children’s Fund has saved and protected children in 190 countries for 70 years. — a national campaign to end global malnutrition and save lives one step at a time. Treat for UNICEF. UNICEF USA’s 67th annual Kids Helping Kids campaign will encourage children to learn about issues facing other kids around the world and become agents of change on Halloween by going door-to-door to collect lifesaving donations for children.
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 is your mission or highest purpose?
A UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s
Fund, an organization that works in more than 190 countries and territories to put children first. UNICEF is globally recognized for putting the most effective and innovative ideas to work for children, providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. unicefusa.org.
QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?
A The most important thing we do for the
community is to advocate and educate on behalf of UNICEF in support of the world’s most vulnerable children. We work to share the organization’s global impact at a local level, and to engage all Americans — kids, students, young professionals, families and more — in our mission to put children first.
QW hat is the impact of UNICEF’s work?
A Overall, UNICEF's programs have helped
reduce the number of child deaths by more than 50 percent since 1990. UNICEF provides vaccines to immunize over 40 percent of the world’s children, saving millions of lives from preventable diseases each year. UNICEF can deliver supplies to children in need almost anywhere in the world within 48-72 hours.
Q T ell us about a specific family or community UNICEF has helped.
A In 2015, I traveled to Nicaragua with Dallas
humanitarians Joyce Goss and Lynn McBee to see UNICEF’s education, health and child protection programming firsthand. At one school in Puerto Cabezas, we saw a water pump and bathrooms provided by UNICEF. These new facilities enabled more children to attend school and greatly reduced the spread of infectious diseases in the area.
QW hat percentage amount actually reaches
those in need? Out of every dollar spent, 90 cents goes directly towards helping children. UNICEF USA receives the highest ratings for transparency, accountability and administration.
A
Q B esides donating, how can people support
UNICEF’s work? Here in the Dallas area, we host a number of events, educational speaker series and other activities. Students can join UNICEF USA high school and college campus clubs. And, with UNICEF Kid Power, kids and families all over the U.S. can take part in ending global malnutrition and save lives simply by getting active.
A
QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the Photo by Michael Wald
Tue 5/09
Sir James Barrie, b. 1860 Mike Wallace, b. 1918 Candice Bergen, b. 1946 Billy Joel, b. 1949 Rosario Dawson, b. 1979 1754 – 1st newspaper cartoon in U.S. Divided snake: “Join or Die.”
calendar? This month is UNICEF Kid Power Month
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Q S uppose your nonprofit received a $20,000
check in the mail today… where would it immediately be put to good use? Right now, that might be used to support the nearly 1.4 million children at risk of imminent death as famine looms in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen.
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Mike Heaton, Managing Director of the Great Plains Region, UNICEF USA, answered this week’s questions.
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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Seared Baby Bok Choy
4 heads baby bok choy, ends trimmed and cut in half lengthwise 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ¼ cup soy sauce Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles on the surface. Toss the bok choy and oil to coat the bok choy, then lay it cut side down in the skillet. Sear about 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce, cover, and cook until tender, about 2 minutes more.
Photo by Sara Newberry
WINDING ROADS
Enjoy blues and soul food in Longview By Jo Ann Holt
joannholt@gmail.com
hero’s footsteps. The 2017 festival has been renamed the Big Pines Blues Festival (bigpinesbluesfest. com). It will be held Friday, June 2 through Saturday,
For the past few years my husband and I have journeyed to the East Texas Jo Ann Holt town of Longview in June to enjoy auJune 3. thentic blues music at the Friday night’s concert is T- Bone Walker Blues Fest. free to attend and features We always enjoy the 140mile drive east on I-20 from such up-and-coming young performers as Kilgore’s Ally Dallas, since the scenery Venable Band. Others ingrows increasingly greener. clude the Peterson Brothers As we near Tyler we debate and Red Horse Revival. whether we have time to Headliners for Saturday stop and visit their lovely are Elvin Bishop, Johnny rose gardens. If traffic has and the Night Crawlers, been heavy we won’t stop, and Jimmy Wallace but sometimes we get lucky and the Stratoblasters. enough to “stop and smell Performances are held on the roses.” two stages, indoors and on Longview’s blues festithe grounds of the venue val started 12 years ago in at 100 Grand Blvd. in the tiny town of Linden, at Longview. Music City Texas Theater. A highlight of the fesDespite its size, Linden can claim several legendary mu- tival since its Linden days sicians as its own, including is always a performance by Don Henley of the Eagles. A the Pleasant Hill Quilting Club ladies. They raise few years later, outgrowing awareness and funds for the small venue, the twothe two-room Pleasant Hill day festival moved to the School, built in 1925, now Maude Cobb Convention on the National Register Center in nearby Longview. The musical celebration of Historic Places. It once served 70 children in grades of Walker’s legacy includes one through eight as part appearances by Walker family members, plus a slew of the Julius Rosenwald School Building Program. of new, younger musicians The program called for the eager to follow in their
Photo by Jo Ann Holt
The Longview Blues Festival is June 2-3.
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advancement of Negro education in the rural south. Inspired by a 2005 book by Jacqueline Tobin and Raymond Dobard entitled Hidden in Plain View: A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad, the Pleasant Hill ladies made started working on a play. Sewing authentic period costumes and patterned quilts, they started taking their play to the public. “The Secret Codes of the Underground Railroad” dramatizes how slaves used quilts with coded patterns to help guide freedom-seekers to safety. Along with absorbing the music and culture, we look forward to eating Southern comfort food at a favorite restaurant. We discovered Divine Catering’s food several years ago when they catered a reception at the blues fest, and were happy to learn they also had a restaurant. Divine Catering owners say their food is meant “for the mind, body and SOUL.” They serve the kind of home cooking my husband says his mother used to make, dishes he longs for and seldom gets at home. So I’m happy to indulge him with several visits to Divine Catering, 1310 S. Mobberly Ave. when in Longview (enjoydivinecatering.com). Since he has trouble deciding between chicken and dumplings or pork chops smothered in brown gravy, two trips are definitely needed. Other items on the menu include a great chicken spaghetti, plus madefrom-scratch cornbread. The side dishes like greens, purple hull peas, mac and cheese, cabbage and fried okra are all good, too. Best of all, we are usually too full for dessert — although their pies sure look great. Jo Ann Holt is a longtime journalist, now writing about cars, entertainment and travel.
Moxie’s has ‘Stars’ power
By Dotty Griffith
dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Forget any preconceived notions you may have about Moxie’s. Just because Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi owns Moxie’s…and just because Moxie’s lounge has more than 20 televisions...and just because the name Photo courtesy of Moxie's sounds like a sports bar…doesn’t mean that The Ribeye at Moxie's. Moxie’s is a sports bar. fried cauliflower florests in a spicy Korean If you must pepper sauce with a jalapeno lime dip pigeonhole Moxie’s, alongside. think of the restauCompared to the big, boisterous bar rant that prototyped and lounge area, the separate dining room the “premium casuis more subdued with an air of intimaal” concept we all cy. Fact is, it feels steakhouse. The prime know and love as beef we tasted was very good. The steak Houston’s with some Dotty Griffith menu is brief and to the point: a 12-ounce locations now also New York strip, 16-ounce ribeye, 6- and known as Hillstone. 9-ounce filets. Add grilled shrimp or lobMoxie’s comes across as the Canadian ster tail if you like. manifestation. Other mains seem pretty standard: Moxie’s opened in the Crescent last salmon, a couple of chicken iterations, fall. Gaglardi, like Moxie’s, is Canadian, babyback ribs and one wild card, an ahi and the Uptown venue is the first location tuna bento box that comes with the fried outside maple syrup land. cauliflower. Enter and prepare to party! Big bar Although Moxie’s totally sounds like area. Lots of TVs. High energy. And a bar an adult party spot, there is a kid’s menu menu to match. When I attended a media with a couple of healthier than typical chiltasting, we started out with an avocado dren’s offerings: grilled chicken or pasta gimlet martini, delicately and imaginaand tomato sauce. Sure, there’s a grilled tively flavored with rosemary and olive-in- cheese sandwich, fried chicken morsels fused gin, blendered avocado, apfelkorn and a cheeseburger with fries or veggies (apple-flavored liqueur), simple syrup and and dip. Give Moxie’s credit for trying. fresh lime juice. For a really wonderful, gooey, sweet The burger is big and beautiful with a ending, sticky toffee pudding, served warm thick hand-formed patty of ground chuck with candied pecans caramel sauce bourand brisket. Juicy, real juicy. bon crème anglaise and vanilla ice cream, Poutine, a share offering great for more than suffices. sipping and supping, stays traditionally Moxie’s has a lot going for it. The Canadian: fries smothered with beef gravy, quality is high. Service is absolutely cheese curds and chives. Not so Canadian Canuckian nice. Cheerful. Friendly. Stop are the sushi cones, another appetizing in, eh! offering, although there’s nothing raw. Crisp nori holds tempura shrimp, fresh MOXIE’S GRILL AND BAR avocado, pea shoots and a spicy sesame 100 Crescent Court, Suite 140 ponzu. The signature shared starter is the Dallas, TX Korean Fried Cauliflower that seems to469-687-0050 tally aimed at the gluten-free crowd. That us.moxies.com/restaurant-locations/tx/ said, even gluten gluttons will love the uptown-dallas-crescent
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UNCLE BARKY’S BITES
Spinning from reels to real television
‘Staycation’ inspiration
By Ed Bark
By Stephan Sardone
unclebarky@verizon.net
stephan@sardoneconstruction.com Summer is upon us, and we’re all getting into vacation mode. Everyone I know is buying tickets, booking hotel rooms and taking time off. Me? I’m reminiscing about vacations past, making checklists of where we’ve been and a new list of where we’d like to go. Like everyone else, though, I often feel remorse, nostalgia and longing for those days back. The time spent during those breaks are some of my best memories with the ones I love, in the places I love, but like all of us, I had to say goodbye and return to reality. That’s just a shame. So, as we remodel our home, I’ve considered ways to incorporate our memories into the design, making our favorite vacations a part of everyday life. Whether it’s on a grand or minor scale, I encourage everyone to take inspiration from their favorite destinations. It could be elements from a favorite resort or ideas stemmed from street performers in Spain. I’d like to dive into some ideas I came up with during my vacation-renovation-contemplation. When I think of vacations, I think of luxury and leisure, two adjectives that bring whiskey lounges to mind. What’s a whiskey lounge? Exactly what it sounds like: a place to lounge, drink whiskey and chat (or not chat). These are often located in hotspot cities or even hidden for only the dedicated to find. Definitely found in destinations for good whiskey, these lounges are the perfect inspiration for a man cave or office. Think dark wood, rich browns and reds, and plush leather chairs. Mood lighting via lamps, chandeliers, sconces and a focal-point fireplace. Lots of shelving with under lighting, plenty of seating, and a decently sized mini bar. Similarly, library bars are great for an office or writer’s studio. Places like Dublin, London or even Los Angeles have these destiStephan Sardone nation library bars, which bring book lovers from all over together for good conversation and good drink. It’s easy to envision a luxurious office with a wall entirely made of books, with a spiral staircase or floorto-ceiling ladder by which to get the topmost leather bound read. Tall ceilings are a must, as well as nook and window seating for the daydreamers. Ironically, one of the best parts about vacation can be the resort or hotel suite itself, sometimes even causing vacationers to stay in a few days during the break. Why not recreate that on some level for your home master suite? It’ll be different for everyone, depending on what brought them the most joy, but find that similar canopy bed with flowing drapery or maybe design a large, private balcony or patio with
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Sometimes, stay at home vacations are best. an outdoor shower. Put in large windows for a large view, and don’t skimp on that ensuite; integrate your favorite elements from the resort bathroom. Overall, use similar color schemes and charming design elements to get the full effect. A common one that I see is log cabin inspiration. Many couples take their honeymoons in the mountains or forest to get away from everything, so it’s also a very sentimental remodel. This design can be done in a way that actually makes a homeowner question if they ever left the Rockies. With high ceilings, rustic accents, wood floors, exposed beams and a tall stone fireplace, the living room could feel like a ski lodge. On a broader scale, take inspiration from the distinctive city or landscape itself. For example, Greek inspiration comes in the form of clean whites and bright blues, while Europe makes me think of cobblestone streets and extravagant castles. Bed and breakfasts in the English countryside are generally full of rustic cottagey charm. A New York loft inspiration is more modern, sleek and minimalistic with painted cement floors and extremely open concept floor plans. For the trip to Miami, take all the colors and throw them in the sunroom, from bright yellows and reds to oranges and bold greens. What if you went camping? How do you draw a vision based on a camping trip? Easy! Take it outside. The back patio is the best camping ground, especially if you install a fire pit, a water fixture for the reminiscent sounds of the Brazos river, and great landscaping with foliage from the vacation destination (if that’s possible). Hang a few hammocks between the trees, and your senses are set for memory recalling and memory making. After working hard all year round with only a few vacations in that time, it’s only fair that we go home to a place we consider almost equal to a getaway. In this case, a particular getaway — or rather, a time machine. Bring your memories to the surface and into your home. Stephan Sardone is owner of Sardone Construction and has been helping people improve their life by remodeling their home around their life.
It’s rare for a TV series to endure as a quality, award-worthy adaptation of a hit feature film. This comes to mind because we’re now in the midst of FX’s Season 3 of “Fargo” after the first two equaled or arguably even bettered the 1996 big-screen original. It received seven Oscar nominations and won two, including Frances McDormand’s nod as the year’s Best Actress. Season 1 of “Fargo” had a total of 18 Emmy nominations, including four in acting categories. It should have won more than the three Emmys it did, although one of them was for Outstanding Miniseries. Season 2 also had 18 nominations, four of them again in acting categories. But just two wins came of them, both in relatively minor creative arts categories. “Fargo” obviously stands tall on this personal list of the five all-time great and lasting TV series spun from feature films. Still, it doesn’t get the top spot. Here’s our countdown: 5. “Parenthood” – NBC at first tried and failed with a 1990 version that starred David Arquette, Jayne Atkinson, Ed Begley, Jr., Maryedith Burrell and, yes, Leonardo DiCaprio as Garry Buckman (played by Joaquin Phoenix in the big-screen original). But the Peacock tried again in 2010, and this time got a six-season run out of “Parenthood.” The ratings were never really strong and the series won just one Emmy nomination for Jason Ritter’s guest actor performance in 2012. But the series had a loyal core audience and drew continued favorable reviews from TV critics. 4. “Friday Night Lights” – Filmed in Austin and adapted from the
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Ewan McGregor in his dual roles in "Fargo." same-named 2004 film, it started in 2006 on NBC before moving to DirecTV for its final three of five seasons (with the Peacock chipping in with rebroadcasts). As with “Parenthood,” the ratings were never more than marginal. But “FNL” finally broke through in 2011 with an Emmy nomination as Best Drama Series while winning trophies for writing and Kyle Chandler’s performance as indomitable Coach Eric Taylor. Most of its previously unknown young ensemble cast members have gone on to star in a raft of series and movies, with Jesse Plemons making notable contributions to both “Breaking Bad” and Season 2 of “Fargo,” for which he received an Emmy nomination. 3. “Fargo” – The case has been made and the Emmy accolades almost assuredly will keep piling up. 2. “The Odd Couple” – Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau were brilliant together as fussy Felix Unger and slovenly Oscar Madison in the 1968 feature film. But two years later, ABC scored with the pairing of Tony Randall and Jack Klugman. They endured for five seasons, and competed against each other for Emmys in all of those seasons as nominees in the lead comedy actor category. Klugman ended up winning twice as Madison while Randall finally broke
through in the final season to win his one and only Emmy. Notably inferior TV series versions of “The Odd Couple” emerged in 1982 and 2015. Neither lasted long. 1. “M*A*S*H” – It’s the gold standard and likely always will be. Starring Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit and Harry Morgan among others, “M*A*S*H” had 11 glorious seasons and 251 episodes on CBS, beginning in the fall of 1982. The acclaimed 1970 movie, directed by Robert Altman and starring Elliott Gould, Donald Sutherland and Sally Kellerman, had received five Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture. But the weekly series went ballistic in that respect, amassing a grand total of 109 Emmy nominations. Alda won three times for his role of “Hawkeye” Pierce while also taking home trophies for writing and directing. “M*A*S*H’s” two-and-ahalf-hour farewell episode, subtitled “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,” set a ratings record that has been surpassed only by Super Bowls. “M*A*S*H” also ranked among Nielsen’s Top 10 most popular prime-time series in nine of its 11 seasons. Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a current board member of the Press Club of Dallas.
MOVIE TRAILER
Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ simply marvelous
By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood
In 2014, the first “Guardians of the Galaxy” was the movie equivalent of a sneak attack. Virtually everyone knows what to expect when characters like Captain America or The Hulk show up on screen, but this group of unknown oddballs from the Marvel comic world that teamed up to save the universe was the exact refresher that the overblown comic book movie industry needed. Even if the first installment didn’t take the entire world by storm to the tune of more than $773 million, a sequel to such an original movie was an
absolute certainty. Thus, we have “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” a movie so loaded with gorgeous effects, witty one-liners and pop culture references that director/ writer James Gunn’s copy of “I Love the ‘80s” must be rife with sticky notes. If you dug Chris Pratt’s Peter “Star-Lord” Quill dancing to Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love,” you’ll fall out of your seat during the opening credits of “Vol. 2.” The Guardians are hired by the Sovereigns (led by Elizabeth Debicki) to protect some batteries (you read that right) from a giant, multiple tentacled space monster. ELO’s “Mr. Blue Sky” cranks up, and the Guardians go to battle … which
all happens in the background as the camera focuses on Baby Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel) gleefully dancing along. This opening sequence sets everyone at ease, as if Gunn is saying, “See? This is fun. We’re still going to have fun.” Unfortunately, the plot kicks in as Ego (Kurt Russell), a deity who has created his own planet, saves the gang from The Sovereigns after Rocket (still brilliantly voiced by Bradley Cooper) steals the batteries they were meant to protect. Considering the cat is out of the bag in nearly every trailer, it’s not a spoiler to say that Ego is Peter’s father. Ego, definitely full of his namesake, wants to whisk Peter away so they can run the universe as father and son … which sounds vaguely like another popular space movie. The main flaw in “Vol. 2” is that Gunn quickly separates these characters when all you want is to see them together. Peter, Gamora (Zoe Saldana) and Drax (Dave Bautista) take off with Ego and his assistant, Mantis (Pom Klementieff), leaving Rocket and Groot behind with their now-prisoner, Nebula (Karen Gillan). Gunn hasn’t forgotten
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Chris Pratt stars in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.” about Yondu (Michael Rooker), who is dealing with a mutinous crew after being cast out of his Ravagers gang by Sylvester Stallone (again, you read that right). Yondu’s crew is taken over by Taserface (an unrecognizable Chris Sullivan) and he, along with Rocket, Groot and Nebula is taken prisoner. Naturally, all paths lead back to Ego and his self-created planet. The first hour or so is loaded with daddy and family issues, with most of it taking the salt out of Pratt’s Peter. It also examines the self-loathing Rocket, Peter and Gamora’s unspoken romance, burly Drax’s heart, and the sibling rivalry of Gamora
and Nebula. The characters are so well-written and performed that the paper thin plot is an afterthought. Marvel Studios isn’t afraid to go big, and the finale of “Vol. 2” doesn’t disappoint. It’s visually stunning, and the mix of humor makes it all a blast ready for multiple viewings. Sure, it goes way overboard on cool tunes and one-liners, but isn’t that what makes this franchise great? Gunn treats these characters with such care that the eventual emotional climax is a legitimate tearjerker. When Cat Stevens’ “Father and Son” plays, it should have the most cynical
people reaching for the Kleenex and it proves this type of filmmaking doesn’t have to be clinical and formulaic. While the five (yes, five) post-credits scenes should have fanboys drooling, they also take away from what could have been a bittersweet ending. It’s impossible for “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” to live up to the irreverent fun of the first installment although Gunn is working hard to make it happen. The “devil may care” attitude is ramped down and despite its flabby middle section, it’s still a hoot. Plus, it has 100 percent more David Hasselhoff. How can it go wrong?
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
1. Surfing hazard 6. Gen. — Halftrack 10. Rumba relative 15. Flashy 20. Perk up
21. Snapshot 22. Do — — turn 23. Radium discoverer 24. Tea-party crasher 25. More peculiar 26. Artist's plaster 27. Freezer name
28. Multiplex offering 29. Car-dealer's option 30. Sorts again, maybe 32. Antelope habitat 34. Full of dandelions 36. Sun Devils sch. 37. Pedestal
40. Morticia's hairy cousin 41. Lose — — whisker 42. Dugout VIP 44. Taunting remark 48. Pizarro's quest 49. Rapper Dr. —
115. Snake eyes 116. Lo- — graphics 117. Do lacework 118. Brownish fruit 120. SOYUZ destination 121. Cry of wonderment 123. Came to the suet 124. — — song (cheaply) 125. Sidekick 127. Take a powder! 129. Elvis' hometown 131. Summarize 136. Chilled (2 wds.) 138. Due for payment 142. Nullifies 143. Last 144. “The Thinker” sculptor 145. Baking need 146. Helena rival 147. Comets, to an ancient 148. Ushers' quests 149. Insurance giant 150. Requirements 151. Binge 152. She, to Marie 153. Hepburn and — DOWN 1. Basketball's — dunk 2. Port near Kilauea 3. Tel — 4. Culinary how-to 5. Prepare to pray 6. Passionate 7. Golden-touch king 8. Rightmost column 9. Scatter 10. Kind of cactus 11. Meeting plan
HIP TO BE SQUARE
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There are more than 100 different forms of arthritis, a disease that can make it difficult to do everyday activities because of joint pain and stiffness. Inflammatory arthritis occurs when the body's immune system becomes overactive and attacks healthy tissues. It can affect several joints throughDr. Don Hohman out the body at the same time, as well as many organs, such as the skin, eyes, and heart. There are three types of inflammatory arthritis that most often cause symptoms in the hip joint: rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Although there is no cure for inflammatory arthritis, there have been many advances in treatment, particularly in the development of new medications. Early diagnosis and treatment can help patients maintain mobility and function by preventing severe damage to the joint. The most common form of arthritis in the hip is osteoarthritis — the "wear-and-tear" arthritis that damages cartilage over time, typically causing painful symptoms in people after they reach middle age. Unlike osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis affects people of all ages, often showing signs in early adulthood. Rheumatoid arthritis. In rheumatoid arthritis, the synovium thickens, swells, and produces chemical substances that attack and destroy the articular cartilage covering the bone. Rheumatoid arthritis often involves the same joint on
both sides of the body, so both hips may be affected. Ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammation of the spine that most often causes lower back pain and stiffness. It may affect other joints, as well, including the hip. Systemic lupus erythematosus. Systemic lupus erythematosus can cause inflammation in any part of the body, and most often affects the joints, skin, and nervous system. The disease occurs in young adult women in the majority of cases. People with systemic lupus erythematosus have a higher incidence of osteonecrosis of the hip, a disease that causes bone cells to die, weakens bone structure and leads to disabling arthritis. Inflammatory arthritis may cause general symptoms throughout the body, such as fever, loss of appetite and fatigue. A hip affected by inflammatory arthritis will feel painful and stiff. There are other symptoms as well: • A dull, aching pain in the groin, outer thigh, knee, or buttocks. • Pain that is worse in the morning or after sitting or resting for a while, but lessens with activity. • Increased pain and stiffness with vigorous activity. • Pain in the joint severe enough to cause a limp or make walking difficult. Donald Hohman, MD, is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in joint replacements of the hip and knee. He completed his specialty training at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital of the Harvard Medical School-Boston, Mass. If you have any further questions please feel free to utilize the educational material provided on the website gdortho.com, or his office can be reached at 214-252-7039.
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK by Stella Wilder
The coming week will require of some a willingness to relinquish control over personal issues and projects so that they may be steered with greater certainty by those who have more experience, knowhow and natural ability. This isn't going to be a permanent change, not for those who watch, listen and learn from the ones who take charge. Indeed, the learning process will be featured at all times, and is likely to yield unexpected results — at home, in the workplace and elsewhere. There are some who will be assuming power rather than giving it up, of course, and for them there is only one rule: Follow your instincts and wield that power with sensitivity and grace! An aggressive, overbearing stance can only wreak havoc. Anyone who finds him- or herself in a new position must not think of it as secondary. In fact, those who are furthest from the epicenter of activity will have important contributions to make — some of which may well mean the difference between success and failure. Never sell yourself short, no matter what! TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You may have left something for the last minute, and that minute has passed you by. You must not make such a mistake again! (May 6-May 20) – You have plenty to occupy your mind, but while you are thinking about key issues, you must also tend to routine responsibilities and not drop the ball.
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You may receive news from a friend far from home that heightens your level of concern. Perhaps you will want to schedule a trip very soon. (June 7-June 20) – What happens on Monday shouldn't happen again on Tuesday — but Wednesday and Thursday may see repeats. How can you break this uncomfortable cycle? CANCER (June 21-July 7) Others may be jumping on a certain bandwagon in droves, but you may hang back. If pressed, you can argue your case effectively. (July 8-July 22) – The week opens on a note of highest expectation, and it's up to you to keep things going in the right direction. Don't let anyone derail you! LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) The team you have put together may not yet be in sync. You'll soon discover whether you can do something about that. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Excitement will be on the rise as the week opens, but you must be careful not to let your emotions get the better of you. A calm, steady approach is advised. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You may have waved goodbye to behavior that was not very good for you, but you may slip back
82. Fairylike 85. Skipped town 88. Dutch colonist 90. Huge-cast films 91. Goalie's concern 92. Beethoven's “Fur —” 94. Med. staffers 98. Exasperates 99. Luau strings 100. Oh, sure! (2 wds.) 101. Far East cuisine 102. Competes for 103. PC competitor 105. “Beetle Bailey” dog 106. Have on 107. Baja Ms. 109. Yr. parts 111. Leap in a tutu 114. Rembrandt paintings 115. Gleeful cry 116. Ages, as cheese 119. Dug 121. Gasoline rating 122. Vague threat (2 wds.) 123. Plexiglas 124. Bird hunter 126. Basilica parts 127. More logical 128. Code inventor 129. Kind of wave 130. Lite, on food labels (hyph.) 131. Deadlocked 132. It may be Roman 133. Quote from 134. Pilots' sightings 135. Wilted 137. Eggnog time 139. Modicum 140. Now, to Caesar 141. Cloudy
OFF THE MARK
Inflammatory arthritis just one form By Dr. Don Hohman
12. Like a damp rock 13. Autumn pear 14. Foul stench 15. Swindles 16. Nonsense 17. Face-to-face exam 18. Purplish red 19. Roll-call votes 21. Civil 31. Senior cit. group 33. Not stifling 35. It goes with the flow 37. Whodunit must 38. Fringe — 39. Ex-frosh 42. Ore source 43. Family MDs 45. Raymond Burr detective series 46. Relax, as rules 47. New singles 49. Goner's fate 50. Quaff with sushi 51. Not those 52. Pacino and Hirt 53. Outdoorsy type 54. Gabby Hayes films 57. Blaring 58. Attic window 59. Wrings 60. Plot inconsistency 62. Sp. or Ger. 64. Tumbler of rhyme 66. It often follows “Aw” 68. Lustrous earrings 69. Handles roughly 71. Fumble for words 72. Capt.'s heading 73. Shooting the bolt 76. Trip itineraries 77. Porcupine features 79. Miss Piggy's refusal 80. Catch on
into old patterns. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – Someone has been warning you about the long-term effects of current developments, but you have a hunch that the right reactions will allow you to avoid lasting harm. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You mustn't overlook domestic issues just because they may be less volatile and dramatic than what arises at work. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You may not get exactly what you bargained for, but can you live with what comes your way anyway? All it will take is a minor adjustment. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) The mistake you are most likely to make is to think that you are more prepared for what's coming your way than you really are. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Gather your resources one at a time. Be sure that what you have is what you need – and that it is all in fine working order. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You can learn a great deal by watching someone in action — even if it's someone whose work you don't usually appreciate. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – Some time ago, you set aside a project that meant a great deal to you. You'll soon find the time to resurrect it and set your sights on eventual success! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6)
Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. You are more interested in the affairs of another than in your own – and for good reason! He or she has what you dearly want. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – Be sure to get the rest you need; don't burn the candle at both ends. Focus on jobs that have a definite ending point for which to aim. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) A relationship that ended some time ago may be rekindled, but for a reason that will take you by surprise. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You won't have to follow anyone's instructions for long, but at the outset it's a good idea to listen to any advice you may receive. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You'll want to lean on a friend throughout much of the week, as the issues that will arise may challenge you on a basic, emotional level. (March 6-March 20) – Are you truly afraid of what you might do if the course of events does not change soon? You can protect yourself and others by talking openly and honestly. ARIES (March 21-April 4) A head-on competition is looming, and you'll have time to prepare yourself as fully as possible — though it may not start just yet. (April 5-April 19) – You haven't forgotten a time when things went exactly your way, and you're eager for that to happen again. Such a trend is likely to begin soon.
● Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.
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● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner. KenKen® is a registered trademark of Nextoy, LLC. ©2017 KenKen Puzzle LLC. All rights reserved. Dist. by Andrews McMeel. www.kenken.com
ACROSS
50. Wild guess 53. It swims with crocs 55. T. — 56. Station, as troops 58. Kids' writer Roald — 59. Adds water 61. How some go it 63. Coarse person 64. Kids around 65. Smelled the coffee 66. Bears 67. Strike callers 69. Distance measure 70. Cacklers 71. Clutched 74. House shader 75. Puzzle-solvers' aids 78. Advising strongly 81. Wheel buy (2 wds.) 82. Cartoon chipmunk 83. Loophole 84. Promoted GIs 86. Woodland creature 87. Hotel-suite amenity 89. Beat back 93. Genre 94. Mardi Gras follower 95. Roll of stamps 96. Lays 97. Makes a queue (2 wds.) 100. Sparta rival 102. Bad habit 103. Stuck in the mud 104. Has down pat 108. Polo or tee 109. Lantern parts 110. Grills, maybe 111. Medieval fool 112. Fleming or McEwan 113. Teams of oxen
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SERGIO’S JEWELRY
Sergio’s is a full service neighborhood jewelry store. Emerald is the birthstone for May. “Who first beholds the light of day In spring’s sweet, flower month of May And wears an Emerald all her life Shall be a loved and a loving wife.” We appraise jewelry and coins. Our specialty is Custom Designs – we use CAD software and a 3-D wax printer. We use a Laser welder for repairs on antiques, eyeglasses and other delicate items. All jewelry repair is done on site. We replace batteries and repair watches. While-you-wait repair service is available. 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
LAKEWOOD ER
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JOE O’S DRY CLEAN SUPER CENTER
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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.
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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SCENE AROUND TOWN
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Society Editor
Texas Modernists Exhibit Opening Party Roughton Galleries
Kayla and Brian Roughton, Devan Roughton
AIDS Services No Tie Dinner & Dessert Frontiers of Flight
Dee Dee Lee, Randy and Ginny Bailey
Children’s Cancer Fund Sponsor Party Home of Mehrdad Moayedi
Gala Chair Pamela Moayedi, Director Jennifer Arthur, Marianne and Roger Staubach, Sadie Keller, President Becky Lewis
Wendy McGraw, Nicole Barrett, Terri Menking, Tricia Sims, Joni Krieg, Kunthear Douglas
Fundraiser for Kenya High School Neema-Huruma Foundation Home of Faith and Ray Stazzoni
Model Sadie Keller, Host Mehrdad Moayedi
Deborah McKeever, Gary Glahn, Lisa Arbogast
Retail as Art Scholarship Contest Goss-Michael Gallery
Mickey Ashmore, Joyce Goss, Michael Goss
Dennis Kershner, John Moreno
Greg Gorman, Johanna Gorman, Claudia Gorman
Hosts Ray and Faith Stazzoni, AB Aston, Founder Clyde Jackson
Earth Day Texas EARTHxGlobal Patron Party Home of Scott Ginsburg
Kevin Marple, Jeremy Biggers, Mickey Ashmore, Ann Pinson, Cal Young
Michael Cain, Honorary Chair Scott Ginsburg, CEO Ryan Brown, Founder Trammell S. Crow
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Our Favorite Restaur ants INDIAN Masala Wok 6106 Luther Ln. 469-232-9390 IRISH PUB Black Friar 2621 McKinney, Ste A 214-953-0599 Renfield’s Corner 2603-A Routh St. 214-397-0300 ITALIAN & PIZZA California Pizza Kitchen 8411 Preston Rd. 214-750-7067 CiboDivino Marketplace & Cafe 1868 Sylvan Ave. 214-653-2426 Dough 11909 Preston, #1444 972-788-4600 Holy Ravioli 4446 W. Lovers Ln. 214-696-3993 I Fratelli 2815 Allen St., #124. 214-720-0070 Italia Express 111 Continental, #300 214-748-2700 4000 Cedar Springs 214-521-3300 Joe’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs 4343 W. NW Hwy, #347 214-272-9007 Lover’s Pizza Pasta & Grill 5605 W. Lovers Ln. 214-353-0509 Mimi’s Pizzeria 6807 W. N.W. Hwy. 972-215-7290 My Family’s Pizza 10720 Preston Rd,#1014 214-363-6122 Olivella’s 3406 McFarlin Blvd. 214-528-7070 Penne Pomodoro 6815 Snider Plaza 214-373-9911 11661 Preston Rd, #143 214-368-3100
Rocco’s Uptown Pizza & Pasta 2717 Howell St. 214-871-9207 Sal’s Pizza Rest. 2525 Wycliff 214-522-1828 Taverna Pizzeria 3312 Knox St. 214-520-9933 Tomato Pie 11661 Preston Rd. 214-750-8743 Villa-O Rest. 4514 Travis, #132 214-707-3848 LATIN AMERICAN Gloria’s 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-303-1166 Zaguan Latin Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-219-8393 MEALS TO GO – CATERING The Festive Kitchen – Snider Plaza 3404 Rosedale Ave. 214-520-6888 Short Stop – Food To Go 6025 Royal Ln., #101 214-265-8828 6918 Snider Plaza 214-360-0311 MEDITERRANEAN Baboush 3636 McKinney, #160 214-559-0707 Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill 3001 Knox St., #110 214-528-1800 Zoe’s Kitchen 6025 Royal Ln., #104 469-341-0123 MEXICAN & TEX-MEX Bandito’s Tex-Mex Cantina 6615 Snider Plaza 214-750-6100 Campuzano Mexican Food 2618 Oak Lawn 214-526-0100
Chipotle Mexican Grill 2705 McKinney Ave. 214-871-3100 4502 McKinney Ave. 214-302-2500 Digg’s Taco Shop 6309 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-0155 E Bar Tex Mex 1901 N. Haskell, #120. 214-824-3227 El Fenix 5622 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-5166 6811 W. NW Hwy. 214-363-5279 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 4740 W. Mockingbird 214-352-8226 Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex 3521 Oak Grove Ave. 214-252-1616 Mario’s Mexican & Salvadorian Rest. 5404 Lemmon Ave. 214-599-9744 Mattito’s – Centrum 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-526-8181 Meso Maya 11909 Preston, #1426 469-726-4390 Mi Camino Restaurante 3830 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-888-0055 Ojeda’s Mexican Restaurant 4617 Maple Ave. 214-528-8383 Qdoba Mexican Grill 5600 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-2277 Rafa’s Café Mexicano 5617 W. Lovers Ln. 214-357-2080 Taco Diner 3699 McKinney, #307 214-521-3669 Torchy’s Tacos 5921 Forest Ln. 972-720-9200 Urban Taco 3411 McKinney Ave. 214-922-7080 MIDDLE EASTERN Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza 214-750-0330
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MOROCCAN Souk 3011 Gulden Ln, #114 469-458-2233 NATURAL–GLUTEN-FREE –ORGANIC Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. 214-468-8721 Kozy 4483 McKinney Ave. 214-219-5044 Southpaw’s Organic Cafe 3227 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0100 6009 Berkshire Ln. 214-987-0351 NEW AMERICAN City Café 5757 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-3367 Luck 3011 Gulden Ln, #112 469-250-0679 Natalie’s Restaurant 5940 Royal Ln. 214-739-0362 NHS Bar & Grill 10720 Preston Rd. 214-368-1101 SEAFOOD Amberjax Fish Market Grille 3011 Gulden Ln., #107 469-513-9088 Dive-Dallas Coastal Cuisine 3404 Rankin St. 214-891-1700 Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grill 6617 Snider Plaza 214-691-8164 Hook, Line & Sinker 3103 Lemmon Ave. 214-965-0707 Rex’s Fresh Seafood 5200 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-6363 Rockfish Seafood Grill 5331 E. Mockingbird 214-823-8444 11661 Preston Rd, #153 214-363-7722
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From a singing candelabra, a dancing wardrobe and a chipped tea cup, to a flying nanny, an upside-down room and soot-covered chimney sweeps, the culmination of the 2017 Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) High School Musical Theater Awards (HSMTA) program is waiting in the wings. Nominees will walk the Red Carpet before the curtain rises on Thursday, May 18, 7 p.m. at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Highland Park High School and The Hockaday School are among the 76 high schools competing in this 6th year of the program, which is patterned after Broadway’s Tony awards, with “Best Actress” and “Best Choreography” being examples of DSM’s categories. From those 76 schools, 500 nominees will perform production numbers from their schools’ musicals, accompanied by a 25-piece professional orchestra. Schools will compete for 16 awards and 17 scholarships. The Best Actor and Actress winners receive an all-expense paid five-day trip to New York City. They perform on Broadway at the Minskoff Theatre, where they represent DSM HSMTA in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy Nederlander Awards) for a chance to win prizes and scholarships. DSM’s judges are theater professionals and educators from the arts community, who are passionate about their industry and appreciate the opportunity to support high schools in their performing arts programs. As volunteers, judges travel through Dallas County and North Texas from the beginning of the school year through
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mid-March. On a voluntary basis, they lend their expertise in ranking categories for every show, viewing productions and sharPhotos courtesy of Dallas Summer Musicals ing useful notes with Highland Park High School’s company of “Grease” is thrilled to casts and crews. be nominated again for Dallas Summer Musicals High School Judges evaluate Musical Theater Awards.” on a detailed 100point scale, with 95100 points reflecting theaters around the Metroplex. Two “exceptional quality in concept and execuseniors who are going on to study thetion,” on a wide range of criteria. Acting, atre are Jake Pruitt, who will attend directing, music, scenery and lighting are Marymount College in Manhattan, while considered for awards. Choreography, crew, Sarah Grace Zandstra is off to Texas music direction and staging are also judged. A&M. Highland Park High School’s (HPHS) The Hockaday School’s musical is production of “Grease,” has a cast of 56 and the classic, “Beauty and the Beast.” The a running crew of nine. The show was perschool is named for Honorable Mentions formed the two weekends following Labor for their production in Choral/Ensemble, Day. According to Linda Raya, coordinator Lighting Design and Choreography. of Fine Arts K-12 and teacher/director at According to Tracy Jordan, executive HPHS, director of DSM HSMTA, “We have been Raya said, “DSM HSMTA is an excitcontacted by one of the largest talent ing program for high schools in the area management firms in Los Angeles, interbecause it acknowledges the hard work all ested in scouting new talent for film and of us put into our musicals. The comments television projects and they will be in the of the judges offer us concrete suggestions audience at this year’s awards.” on how to improve what we do. New this year, the public is invited “I hope my students know that I am so to share the evening of entertaining muproud of the work they do each year. Their sical theater on Thursday, May 18 at the dedication and enthusiasm to musical Music Hall at Fair Park. Single tickets for theater is outstanding. Their willingness to the 6th Annual DSM HSMTA, starting at give up the month of August to rehearse is $20 are on sale now at DSMHSMTA.org amazing,” the teacher added. or by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Ticket HPHS is nominated this year prices are subject to change. for Best Lighting and five Honorable And finally, Ladies and Gentlemen, Mentions. Several of Raya’s students plan all tabulations are tallied for Dallas to pursue a career in the theater. Some Summer Musicals by the independent acof them perform now in community counting firm of Grant-Thornton, LLC!
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Schools give regards to Broadway By Shari Goldstein Stern
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for San Diego’s Tony Awardwinning Old Globe Theatre, where his credits include Jack O'Brien’s revival of “Damn Yankees,” Sheldon Epps’s Tony-nominated hit musical “Play On” and the world premiere of the Tony Awardnominated musical, “The Full Monty.” As Director of Programming for YouthStream Media Networks, he worked with most of Hollywood’s major motion picture studios, producing national broadcast advance screenings and live artist Q&A. Novice served as head of the Theatre Management MFA/MBA program at Cal State University Long Beach and has been a guest lecturer at San Diego State University and University of California both in Los Angeles and San Diego. He holds a BA from the Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from San Diego State University. The new president said, “On my first visit to Dallas Summer Musicals I was immediately impressed by the dedication, pride and passion of the Board of Directors. Dallas Summer Musicals has been the crown jewel of the Dallas arts community for decades; the opportunity to lead this venerable company into the future with new partner
Broadway Across America and the dedicated board and staff is an honor.” He added, “I look forward to engaging deeply with the Dallas community, building community and business partnerships and deepening the positive impact that the best of Broadway can have on young people through education and outreach initiatives. There is a great deal of momentum behind Dallas Summer Musicals at the moment; there is no better time to build longterm philanthropic support for an organization that will not only bring the acclaimed ‘HAMILTON, an American Musical,’ and other top-notch musicals to Dallas audiences but also spark a deeper interest in musical theater as an art form and provide excellent educational programs derived from the work on stage.” Novice becomes one of only four who have played the leading role of president during DSM’s 77-year history. That is almost unheard of in live theater. DSM patrons over the years have fostered a bond with each of Novice’s predecessors, and can be expected to welcome and support Novice as well. In the tradition of Charles R. Meeker in the 1940s, and Tom Hughes and Michael Jenkins through 2016, Novice is up to the challenge as steward of the historic, beloved DSM and its generations of audiences.
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Mother’s Day is swiftly around the corner, and for some, anxiety is at an all-time high. The sheer panic of “what to get the woman who has everything” sets in, as area shoppers Leah Frazier flood stores for thoughtless cards, impersonal treasures and familiar florals. While this may earn you some points, or the prototypical “it’s the thought that counts” save, upgrade your gift-giving game this year to superstar status. Resist the urge to play it safe and go for bold — because face it. She deserves more. In an effort to save you time, money, and face, we’ve edited the most coveted finds to keep you as the apple of her eye for yet another year. Going custom is all the rage, as these subtle yet personalized touches truly put the spirit and emotion into her special day. From DIY jewelry to individualized fragrances, be sure to really make mom proud with these alternative gift ideas. And don’t worry — we’ll keep your last minute shopping habit our little secret. Worry no more, we’ve done all of the heavy lifting for you. Zodica Perfumery (zodicaperfumery.com). The stars have aligned for this celestial-inspired fine fragrance perfumery based in Dallas. Founded by beauty industry veteran Kristi Moe, Zodica perfumes are crafted for wear in three ways: by sign, by season or by attraction. Whether mom is an Aquarius, Aries or other zodiac sign — surprise her into bliss by gifting her a uniquely blended fragrance based on her sign. A true local favorite, Zodica Perfumes are sure to charm your special lady, all the while balancing her mood and energy into universal intention. Zodica Perfumes are cruelty-free, vegan and gluten-free. Socialite Pink (socialitepink.com). No two stones or adornments are alike when you play the DIY game with DFW-based jewelry company Socialite Pink. Coined as
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