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COMMUNIT Y NEWS
Country folks come to city kids A menagerie of critters will call Reverchon Park at 3503 Maple Ave. home on Saturday, May 7 as Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) hosts its annual free "Farm and Ranch Day." A picnic lunch will be served, along with snow cones and popcorn. Photo courtesy of TSRHC The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and parking is available at the hospital. Attractions include miniature and full-size horses, a tank full of catfish to teach fishing skills, dairy cows to teach milking, an egg-tochick display, donkeys, rabbits, turtles, toads, lizards and the pet pig, Piggy Azalea. — Manny Mendoza
Butterflies are free with concert ticket Celebrate “Voices of Wonder” this Mother's Day with The Women's Chorus of Dallas at The Texas Discovery Gardens inside Fair Park at 3601 Martin Luther King Junior Blvd. on Sunday, May 8 at 2 p.m. There will be a live butterfly release at the end Photo courtesy of Women's of the show. Tickets are available at Chorus of Dallas squareup.com/store/the-womens-chorus-of-dallas. Concert tickets must be purchased to take part in the butterfly release. — Women’s Chorus of Dallas
Nasher 2016 winners announced The Nasher Sculpture Center announces the winners of the Nasher Sculpture Center 2016 Artist Microgrants, a program which provides $2,000 of financial support to North Texas artists through the distribution of small-sum grants. The 2016 Nasher Microgrant awardees are: Timothy Harding of Fort Worth, Francisco Moreno, Gregory Ruppe and Lauren woods of Dallas, and Longhui Zhang of Plano. — Lucia Simek
Artwork by Timothy Harding
Dallas Heritage Village hosts panel
Photo courtesy of Dallas Heritage Village
Dallas Heritage Village and Preservation Dallas present “Fifty Years of Preservation: A Panel Discussion” with Evelyn Montgomery of Dallas Heritage Village; Evan Thompson of Preservation Texas; and Beth Wiedower, National Trust for Historic Preservation, on Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m., at Browder Springs Hall, 1515 S. Harwood St. In 1966, Dallas Heritage Village was founded to preserve the Millermore home (above). This is a free event, moderated by David Preziosi, executive director of Preservation Dallas. RSVP required. More information at dallasheritagevillage.org. — Elizabeth Lenart
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Jenkins steps down from Dallas Summer Musicals By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
President and managing director of Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM), Michael A. Jenkins has stepped down from the post he has held since 1995. A press release from DSM Monday states that David Hyslop has been named interim managing director effective immediately. It further says that the board’s ChairElect, Randy Wright, expects Hyslop “to push the Music Hall at Fair Park as an important venue in the competition for meetings and other entertainment events.” “The Music Hall is a fabulous under-used city asset that can buoy the community’s effort to create a revitalized destination at Fair Park,” Wright said in the release.
“The Music Hall should be competing with local venues and nearby locations in other states for the best concerts and corporate events. It has the best sound system in North Texas. That’s what makes the Music Hall the best venue for Broadway productions.” Hyslop is quoted as saying in the release that the Music Hall has “huge unrealized potential to have a bigger regional presence for both the entertainment dollars from theater-goers, as well as financial support from the community. There’s a lot of work to be done by all stakeholders of the DSM family.” A second press release from DSM was issued later in the day Monday. “For some,” said [Board Chair] Munselle,
Photo courtesy of DSM
Michael A. Jenkins.
“this announcement is difficult to accept, but DSM’s Executive Committee (EC) believed that it was clear that it’s time for a change.” The release goes on to
say, “Theater is a difficult and competitive business, and the EC was concerned about DSM’s financial losses as well as the quality of its financial reporting,” Munselle said. “We engaged a leading national law firm to lead a team of forensic investigators, including a group of auditors from a Big Four CPA firm, to conduct a forensic examination of the organization’s books and records.” According to Gary Griffith, former DSM Board chairman: “The executive committee took action after almost a year, while we have been assessing and realizing that only one year since 2008 has been profitable. We need to be in a better position to compete with other venues see JENKINS on page 11
MEDICAL DISTRICT
Texas Trees and SWMD host streetscape workshop By Anna Clark
anna@earthpeopleco.com Texas Trees Foundation, in partnership with the Southwestern Medical District (SWMD), is embarking on a vision for greener streetscapes. The public space within the district (right) is an area in critical need of urban heat island mitigation, beautification and connectivity. The primary goal of this project is to generate a master plan that reflects a sense of place, identifying the district as a place of healing while providing a sanctuary to sick and well alike. The plan will prioritize a healthy environment, establish healthy ecosystems and encourage healthy life styles, whether you are walking or driving through the area. The plan will articulate a design that considers how economic development may be positively stimulated in and around the district. This will be addressed through guidelines and standards that positively impact the walking or driving experience,
environmental impacts and the connection to these world renowned hospitals, businesses, learning institutions and residents. Building on previous work and important documents such as the City of Dallas Complete Streets Design Manual, the organizations hope to create the future for the history yet to be made within the district. Public input is important as the design team moves forward to create a holistic plan. The Texas Trees Foundation Photo courtesy of SWMD will host a public workshop on Saturday, May 7, from 9:30 a.m.noon at the Sammons Center for the Arts, at 3630 Harry Hines Blvd. The meeting will review the vision and goals, site analysis and include a mapping activity to gain an understanding of issues and desires within the study area’s boundaries. If interested in attending, an RSVP is preferred, but not required. Children are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to info@ texastrees.org and indicate that you wish to attend the public workshop.
DALLAS
Escape from the city in the heart of downtown By Ryann Gordon
ryannbgordon@yahoo.com It’s finally here. Blue skies, warm sunshine, outdoor games, dining, drinking — outdoor everything! It’s summer, and that means it’s time to enjoy the weather and take your leisure life back to the great outdoors … or just to the patio. Opt for fresh air instead of air conditioning and soak up some vitamin D on your next day of partying at one of Dallas’ sunlit patios, or as in the case of the Harwood Grove, fully al fresco bars. The Harwood Grove (right), located smack in the heart of downtown’s Harwood district, is an outdoor escape for those who have been cooped up in fence-lined patios and city buildings for far too long. Established with active Dallas socialites in mind less than two years back, the Grove finally opened their gates for the summer last month.
Their grand re-opening party, which took place Saturday, April 30, kicked off with a charity volleyball tournament, vendors, two DJs and the launch of their newest addition in food services — a taco truck. You can sense the playful atmosphere before you even pull off McKinnon Street, and you’ll feel the Grove’s rustic authenticity from the moment you step out of the car. Aside from the valet service, dirt walkways, rope fences and wood paneling transport you to a countryside oasis unlike anything else in the city. Act like a college kid again, if only for a day, and submerse yourself in the wild, fun atmosphere that is bound to make the Grove your new summer hangout.
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Picnic tables line the Grove’s outdoor bar, and hammocks and blankets dot across their lawn, where you can also find various group games taking place. From volleyball and bocce ball tournaments to corn hole, drinking games, see ESCAPE on page 10
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LIFE ON THE TRAIL
Pressure in working under pressure
By Dr. Beth Leermakers bethleermakersphd.com
“I work best under pressure, and there’ll be lots of pressure if I wait till tomorrow.” — The Book Report from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Dr. Leermakers Brown. I’m not usually a procrastinator. As a worrier, I imagine the disasters that will befall me if I wait until the last minute to complete a project. My computer will crash and I’ll lose all my work. There will be a city-wide power outage, so I won’t be able to use my laptop anywhere. I’ll develop writer’s block and won’t be able to string together two coherent sentences, let alone produce 600-800 words incorporating 10 obscure keywords. One of my dogs will get sick, so I’ll have to make an emergency trip to the vet, missing my deadlines. Yet, with four articles — including this one — due in two days, I found myself heading to the much-anticipated Denton Arts and Jazz Festival yesterday afternoon. This morning, knowing that I do my best writing in the morning, I took Zane hiking at Grapevine Lake. We hadn’t been able to go for several weekends due to rain and mud, so I wanted to take advantage of a sunny day. “I’ll have plenty of time to crank out three articles this afternoon,” I rationalized. Unfortunately, my procrastination has increased my stress level. Yes, I will meet my deadlines, but I would have been far better off if I hadn’t waited so long. People procrastinate for many reasons. One reason is that you dislike the task or project. Discomfort, fear or anxiety may be at the root of your procrastination. You may fear that a task is too hard, uncomfortable to perform or that you lack the skills to do a good job. When you dislike the task, you may avoid it by finding other more comfortable or desirable things to do. I don’t dislike writing,
but I certainly prefer listening to jazz or spending time outside with my dog. You may think, “I’ll do it tomorrow when I’m more motivated or more in the mood,” or “This task can wait until tomorrow, but my plans for today can’t.” UNT Lab Band Madness was only taking place on Saturday, so I had to go that day. You may think, “I should be able to enjoy today. I shouldn’t have to do what I don’t want to do.” Unfortunately, life just doesn’t work that way. To overcome this type of procrastination and reduce your stress: Admit that you don’t enjoy doing the task and that you often procrastinate when faced with it. It’s okay to dislike doing some things in life, so go ahead and acknowledge it. Identify the reason(s) you dislike the task and procrastinate — be honest. Challenge your dislikes and reasons for procrastinating. For each unpleasant task, think of a positive reason to do it anyway. If I complete my writing assignments ahead of time, I’ll be able to relax the day they’re due. If I meet my deadlines, I’ll continue receiving freelance assignments and getting paid. Set specific goals for completing the project. You may commit to working on it for 30 minutes every morning. I told myself I could go to the jazz festival in the afternoon if I completed one of my assignments before I left. Enlist friends, colleagues or relatives to help you complete the task. Be sure to reward yourself for meeting your goals. Relaxing in the shade with a good book while listening to music was a terrific reward for hammering out one blog post. Three down, one to go. What project or task have you been avoiding? What steps will you take to complete it? Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psychologist who specializes in stress management and well-being seminars, retreats and coaching. Contact her at 214-923-3766. Her monthly e-newsletter can be found at bethleermakersphd.com.
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
City of Dallas leads in ‘lead foots’ By David Mullen
average speed of 68.13 mph in fatal crashes, more than two mph greater than the next city, Scattershooting while Corona, Calif. No surprise that mourning the death of the great The Golden State is the “Lead Blackie Sharrod. It didn’t take Foot State” with 11 of the top 20 more than a few days cities for speed in fatal for him to roll over in crashes. Ironically, his grave when word Interstate 95 in South got out that former Carolina was deemed Dallas sportswriter the most dangerous Skip Bayless had rehighway in the naceived a multi-million tion. I would have bet dollar deal to go to NASCAR tickets that Fox Sports … Sharrod it was Interstate 35 in David Mullen Dallas. The "fastest was legendary in Dallas, with an abilcities" list comprised ity to captivate a loyal audience cities reporting at least 10 vewith his views of sports and later hicles involved in a fatal crash. news and lifestyles. He was 96 In 2013, the U.S. Department of and will no doubt have a seat Transportation listed speeding next to late bar owner Joe Miller as the second leading cause of at the big sports bar in the sky car crashes in America, account… I lost a friend on April 20, ing for a third of all crashes. when Neil Marting, husband of No. 1 was distracted driving. philanthropist and motivational Drunken driving came in third. speaker Dolly Marting, died at If you drive at any time of day 76. We were golfing partners or night in any direction on that had actually met when we Interstate 35 —hopefully headsat a row apart at Texas Rangers ing in the correct flow of traffic games for years. A Valparaiso and not against it — watch out graduate, he was a naval officer for that wannabe Carl Edwards for 26 years and retired from the or Kyle Busch. They are trying insurance industry. When he to keep Dallas No. 1 on the list retired, his company gave him again … Oak Cliff is the latest a gift certificate to Pebble Beach area to join the list of tar trouGolf Links, which he shared bles on Dallas streets. Pothole with me on a trip together to the of the week goes to Colorado famed golf resort. His service Boulevard near Stevens Park was at Cox Chapel on the SMU Golf Course, where there is a campus last week. RIP, Neil. Stay hole so deep one could hide strong, Dolly … Dallas is the Denver’s Brown Palace hotel No. 1 city in a rather dubious in it. Runner-up goes to the category. The Auto Insurance large crevice on Plymouth Road Center studied the average that the Mayflower could have speed of more than 12,000 fatal landed in … Great news out car crashes across the country of Fair Park. Earth Day Texas to find out which cities' drivreports that 2016 saw recorders are speediest before hitting breaking attendance numbers another car or smashing into with a final attendance count of objects. Dallas came in with an 130,669, sustaining its place as
the world’s largest annual green exhibition. The event’s previous high was 58,000. Unfortunately, on my way over to the festivities, the driver of a car in front of me tossed a cigarette butt out his window … Roots Juices has doubled the number of its Dallas locations. In addition to its popular Oak Lawn Avenue store, Roots Juices just opened an 1,800-square-foot retail store with seating for 10 at a handcrafted wood counter and comfortable lounge seating for 20 people in the Lakewood Shopping Center at 1906 Abrams Parkway. Both locations will feature Mother’s Day specials this week … Two Trees sports bar on Maple Avenue and Le Taco on Oak Lawn Avenue have closed after short runs … I went down to Dallas Police Department headquarters last week (not what you are thinking) for a presentation by Safer Dallas Better Dallas (SDBD), a group doing great things in the community. Since 2005, the police support group has raised more than $19 million to aid the DPD with additional training and equipment. In addition to backing local programs with residents working with the police to improve neighborhood safety, SDBD is starting a fundraising campaign to provide officers with a single shot projectile gun that shoots a hardened foam projectile that has the impact of a 95 mph fastball. The shot is designed to disable a dangerous suspect and limit the use of lethal force. Sound like something the Texas Rangers could use for batting practice. Or something local cops could do to take out those speeders endangering our roads and highways.
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ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
Innovation needed to address traffic By Naima Montacer
working in new technologies, including driverless and connected vehicles, robotics and smart power grids and water systems. RELLIS’ intenWhat’s the holdup? tion is to “help companies move ideas from the Innovative public transportation projects are laboratory to the marketplace while also offering popping up around the world, such as driverless a new path toward a college degree.” The idea is pods about to roll out in Singapore, and Finland to bring together the creative energy of students and Switzerland are planning to have autonowith the leading technology companies to take mous buses by 2017. Technology is moving forresearch out into real life. Hopefully, this innovaward attempting to tackle the growing world tion will drive forward new technologies to be population that is leading to more traffic, conges- established in both of our large growing cities in tion and pollution. Except in Dallas, where we are Texas, DFW and Houston. expected to add millions in the next few years, Dallas City Center is increasing residential not much ingenuity is driving our transportation facilities of high-rise type apartment complexes plans. Last year, Dallas-Fort Worth had the secthat are more environmentally friendly than ond-largest (behind Houston at #1) urban sprawl, which destroys more land population boom in the nation acoutwards. The new, growing residential cording to the U.S. Census Bureau. community at Victory Park is an example The DFW area gained 144,704 of providing residential and amenities topeople from July 1, 2014, to July 1, gether within walking distance on prom2015, bringing our population to ised “walkable sidewalks.” Located near more than 7.1 million. So, why are the Katy Trail, it’s feasible that you could we not the leaders in innovative ride your bike to other amenities within solutions to solve congestion and the city, especially after the hopeful comenvironmental issues to combat pletion of the Mockingbird connection to this growth? Naima Montacer the Katy Trail and an even farther dream Remember back a few months of connecting to the White Rock Lake when the North Central Texas trail system. The downside is if you need Council of Governments presented their Mobility to get out of Victory Park in another direction, 2040 plan, and they themselves stated the plan the public transportation options are limited and would not ease congestion in the DFW area? the car is your quickest exit. There is a wealth of studies and evidence that Will our city continue to move forward show highway and road expansion increases with the same old solutions that aren’t working, traffic by increasing demand. Yet, we are focusor will we be known for being worldwide leading our efforts on road construction and vehicle ers in transportation innovation that is good for access. Dallas Love Field is considering spending people and the environment? On the front page $230-270 million dollars on a single rental-car of this paper last week we highlighted the M-Line facility at the airport. So, tourists can enjoy the to Knox trolley or street car project that is lookcongestion and add to our ozone pollution that ing to unite Downtown, Uptown and Knoxis still not below EPA standards? This is the same Henderson by providing an alternate to vehicle airport that does not have public transportation traffic in this area. They’re not looking to stump access — unless you make a less than optimal economic growth, they’re looking to preserve walk to the DART Orange line. the character of their neighborhood and perhaps The future in technology is coming to our even add economic value. The American Public backyard and access to the cutting edge of transTransportation Association states, “Every $1 portation markets could be right here in Texas. invested in public transportation generates apTexas A&M University just announced a $150 proximately $4 in economic returns.” More public million research and development campus titled transportation is not just good for the environRELLIS Campus, from an acronym for the Texas ment, it’s good for local businesses. Aggies’ core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity and selfless service. RELLIS Naima Montacer is a freelance writer will be housed on a former air base in Bryan, and conservationist. View more at her website Texas and will focus on attracting companies EnviroAdventures.com.
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KATY TRAIL WEEKLY'S
CRIME WATCH
complainant by hitting him on the head.
April 28 – 6:12 a.m. 5000 Block, McKinney Ave. (75205) Burglary of a Business: An unknown suspect entered construction site and stole property.
April 30 – 2:37 p.m. 1300 Block, Rosemary Dr. (75206) Theft of Property: The suspect stole three packages from the complainant’s front porch.
April 28 – 5:26 p.m. 2100 Block, Elm St. (75201) Robbery of an Individual: The suspect struck the complainant with hands and stole the complainant’s phone.
April 30 – 6:47 p.m. 2500 Block, Hickory St. (75226) Aggravated Assault: The suspect stabbed the complainant.
April 29 – 3:41 p.m. 1300 Block, Skiles St. (75204) Criminal Mischief: The suspect struck the complainant’s window with a concrete sculpture causing damage. April 29 – 4:44 p.m. 3000 Block, Knox St. (75205) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole a display phone from the listed location. April 30 – 4:07 a.m. 2200 Block, Allen St. (75204) Burglary of a Business: An unknown suspect entered the business and stole the cash drawer. April 30 – 4:21 a.m. 4100 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Assault: Two unknown suspects assaulted the
May 1 – 1:46 p.m. 3200 Block, Maple Ave. (75201) Criminal Mischief: The suspect shot a BB gun, striking the complainant’s patio window causing it to shatter. May 1 – 9:37 p.m. 4200 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75219) Verbal Assault: The suspect threatened to shoot the complainant if he had a gun. May 2 – 3:41 p.m. 4200 Block, Dickason Ave. (75219) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect keyed the complainant’s vehicle. May 2 – 5:10 p.m. 5500 Block, Vanderbilt Ave. (75206)
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Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s detached garage and stole bicycles. May 2 – 9:09 p.m. 2200 Block, Marilla St. (75201) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect pointed a handgun at the complainant and demanded money. May 3 – 4:33 a.m. 2300 Block, Knight St. (75219) Arson: An unknown suspect set fire in the listed vacant residence. May 3 – 7:45 a.m. 10100 Block, Denton Dr. (75220) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect cut barb wired fencing to the complainant’s yard. May 3 – 11:56 a.m. 4500 Block, Lake Ave. (75219) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: The unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle. May 3 – 3:56 p.m. 8300 Block, Douglas Ave. (75225) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect damaged the complainant’s driver’s side door to gain entry and stole property.
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FITNESS
It’s Derby day! Women’s roller derby! Sodium intake sneaks up in diet By Turner Cavender
By David Mullen
On Saturday, May 7, it is the “Run for the Roses,” the 142nd Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky. On Saturday, May 14, it is the “Rolling of the Roses” in Plano, Texas. It is not an illusion when joggers, walkers and cyclists exercising around White Rock Lake encounter a pack of women on roller skates, in jerseys and wearing pads charging toward them. It is a women’s roller derby team, one of four that participate in a league with a rather non-politically correct name: Assassination City Roller Derby (ACRD). White Rock Lake peninsula area resident and military brat Cathy Ranspot is one of “the leaders of the pack.” Born in Germany with a degree in mathematics from Texas Tech, her skating ability came at a late age. “I had tried as a kid but it didn’t work out,” Ranspot said. “I am 6-foot-3 and coordination came late in my life, and, when I started derby here, I actually couldn’t skate at all.” Ranspot played basketball, rowed crew, even took up Irish dancing. “All sorts of silly stuff,” Ranspot said. She is currently enrolled in an adult basketball clinic sponsored by the Dallas Mavericks that work out at 6 a.m. on Wednesdays. “I know,” she said, “it is crazy. “This is our second season in Plano,” Ranspot, who started derby at 41 and plays for the team “¡Viva La Revolution!” said. “But a lot of the girls still live in East Dallas, so a bunch of our league is still down here. We train at White Rock and trail skate all the time. We go into packs, do the hills, build endurance and take on obstacles. Stuff like that.” Unlike the banked track, co-ed roller derby that many grew up watching on television in the 1970s, this is a women’s only, flat track league. They play two halves that are approximately 30 minutes each with five women — four
soup will cost you 1,300 mg of sodium. A cup of canned green beans contains 800 mg, a third of your day’s recommendaChances are you’re eating way more tions. Look for reduced-sodium canned sodium each day than you need. Most soups and buy fresh or frozen veggies people consume twice the recommended instead of canned. amount. You may wonder Salt in dairy products. how the tiny white stuff can Regular milk and yogurt hurt you … well … it may are safe, but if you’re watchseem innocent enough, but ing your sodium intake, you salt increases your blood presshould beware of processed sure, which places an extra cheeses, buttermilk and cotstrain on your heart and puts tage cheese. One slice of you at risk for stroke and heart American cheese contains Turner Cavender more than 400 mg sodium disease, two things you don’t want to mess around with. and one cup of cottage cheese The average adult should eat no crams in 900 mg. When it comes to more than one teaspoon of salt (that’s cheese, choose lower sodium options like 2,300 milligrams of sodium) a day. But, Swiss or cheddar. people older than 40, those with high Salt in condiments. Sauces, mariblood pressure and African-American nades and condiments may add flavor, adults should limit themselves to less but they also add sodium. One tablethan two-thirds a teaspoon (1,500 mg of spoon of ketchup will fill you with more sodium) a day. Think you’re doing OK than 150 mg of sodium, two teaspoons of because you don’t add extra salt to foods? mustard, 110 mg, a tablespoon of sweet Even if you rarely use the salt shaker, relish, 122 mg, a tablespoon of teriyaki you’re likely going over your limits on sauce, 690 mg, a cup of spaghetti sauce, sodium. This is because sodium is hid1,000 mg, and the one to really watch out ing in nearly every processed food on the for soy sauce. Just one tablespoon of soy shelf, even if it doesn’t taste salty. sauce contains a blood pressure-spiking Some amount of sodium is needed 1,000 mg of sodium! for good health, so don’t eliminate it altoCut down on the condiments, choose gether. Sodium plays an important role in low-sodium options or add flavor yourself nerve transmission, muscle contraction with lemon juice, spices and herbs. and relaxation, and fluid balance within Salt in bread and tortillas. They your cells. If you have high blood presmay not taste salty, but breads, rolls, buns sure or aren’t sure how much sodium you and tortillas hide a great deal of sodium. should be eating, talk with your physician. One fast-food biscuit or pancake conYou know salty foods like pretzels, tains more than 500 mg of sodium and popcorn and potato chips are chock full a 10-inch flour tortilla has 500 mg. Go of sodium, but you may be surprised to with a hot dog bun and you’ll consume know the following foods are as well. 200 mg of sodium, while a slice of wheat Salt in deli meats. That sandwich bread has 150 mg and a dinner roll more you ate for lunch very well could contain than 130 mg. half a day’s worth of sodium. Deli meats Obviously, you should read nutriare high in sodium to preserve freshness tion labels before assuming a food is low and taste. Enjoy just one slice of ham and in sodium. And remember that salt goes you’ve eaten 300 mg of sodium. But, you by many names. Look for any ingredilikely ate more than one slice, didn’t you? ent listed that contains the word sodium. Check the nutrition label before piling on Trying to avoid excessive sodium? Then the deli meat. Choose low-sodium options avoid the foods with lots of it! or use fresh meat or poultry instead. Turner Cavender, CPT, is owner Salt in canned goods. They make of Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp and dinner easy, but most canned soups and world renown online personal trainer vegetables are high in sodium. One cup at Cavendercoaching.com. “Remember of canned tomato or chicken noodle J.A.M.O.D.I., Just a matter of doing it.” Turner@dallasfbbc.com
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Assassination City Roller Derby make White Rock Lake training ground. blockers and a jammer. Every jam is two minutes long, ended by the jammer tapping her hips. “We play on a flat track,” Ranspot said. “That is the difference from roller derby of the 70s and early 80s.” As opposed to a banked track, a flat track requires a different set of rules. “Flat track is a lot about strength,” Ranspot said. “We have walls. In banked track, you are constantly going in centrifugal motion. It is a faster game. Ours is a stronger game. You build walls and hold people back.” Like all roller derby, only a jammer can score when they pass the tied-up opponents. With more than 100 skaters, volunteers and referees, the mission statement of ACRD is to place emphasis on promoting awareness of women’s flat track roller derby within the DFW community by participating in local events and raising money for charities. Ranspot said that women’s roller derby is “now the fastest growing sport worldwide.” In addition to “¡Viva La Revolution!,” other teams include “Lone Star Assassins,” “Deadly Kennedys” and “Ruby’s Revenge.” A traveling all star team is called “Conspiracy.” Novice players, like Hannah Vanderberg, play on a training team called “Fresh Meat,” where all skating basics, rules and
techniques are taught. “I find it exhilarating,” Vanderberg said. “Not only is it a great workout, but you are with a group of women that are accepting and kind. Derby welcomes women of all ages, every ethnicity, all shapes and sizes. It feels like coming home.” “Everything in derby has sort of a dark slant,” Ranspot, aka “SlashSquatch,” said of the league name, team names and player nicknames. She trains at White Rock Lake with, among others, “Bloody Beckett” of Casa Linda, “Sloane Gunman” of University Manor/ Merriman Park, “Wheelameana Strikesfear” of Casa View, and “Kataclysmic Karnage” of Belmont. “Don’t be afraid to say ‘Hi!’ if you see our Assassination City shirts,” Ranspot said. “We save our hip checks for the bout!” So, after all the rigorous training that the ladies go through, one would think that they would want to slam back a few beers after a workout. “Oh, no,” Ranspot said. “Too early in the morning. We drink mimosas.” The next contests of the ACRD league are on Saturday night, May 14, at Thunderbird Roller Rink, 3200 Thunderbird Lane in Plano. Individual tickets range from $8-12, children 10 and under are free and group discounts are available. More information can be found at acderby.com.
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3601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Dallas, 75210 214-428-7476
Texas Discovery Gardens — Join the butterflies for story time with the whole family. Make crafts, read a book, meet special friends and indulge in themed snacks. 11 a.m. Adults pay regular admission; children free to $8.
May 6
7700 W. Northwest Highway Suite 300 Dallas, 75225 214-739-1124
Barnes & Noble — Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society, will be discussing and signing his new book, “The Humane Economy: How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers Are Transforming the Lives of Animals.” The book describes the methods in which companies are improving the treatment of animals. 7 p.m. FREE!
May 7
1121 First Ave. Dallas, 75210 203-652-0208
Fair Park — Be a part of the team that fights to cure cancer once and for all. Join multiple myeloma patients, family, friends and health professionals at the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Team for Cures 5K Walk/Run. 8 a.m. $30.
May 7
3656 Howell St. Dallas, 75204 214-730-0596
The Rustic — Dress to impress and join in the race-day fun at the Rustic’s Kentucky Derby Bash! Enter in best-dressed contests judged by local fashion experts for the chance to win $200 in gift cards. Enjoy music from The British Are Coming and other artists while sipping on mint juleps. 3-11 p.m. FREE!
May 10
3699 McKinney Ave. Dallas, 75204 214-764-2406
Magnolia Theatre — Watch Humphrey Bogart steal the silver screen in the classic film “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.” Bogart and his co-star, Tim Holt, are two rough-and-tumble wanderers searching for gold in the Sierra Madre mountains. 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. $11.
May 11
2403 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Winspear Opera House — Join the Meadows School of the Arts’ 23rd annual gala benefit concert. Meadows at the Winspear will showcase the Meadows Symphony Orchestra and the Meadows Dance Ensemble in Stravinksy’s “Firebird Suite” and Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring.” Proceeds from the event provide scholarships for the Meadows Scholars Program. 8 p.m. $17-25.
May 12
2650 Main St. Dallas, 75226 214-573-7622
Kettle Art Gallery — Hit the streets in Deep Ellum every third Thursday for a wine walk. Get a specially designed wine glass which will be topped off as you meander throughout the neighborhood’s stores and galleries. 5 p.m. $5.
Fri 5/06
Picture of the Week
Sigmund Freud, b. 1856 Orson Welles, b. 1915 Willie Mays, b. 1931 Bob Seger, b. 1945 George Clooney, b. 1961 1941 – Bob Hope gave his 1st USO show.
Mutant Ninja Turtles watch over the parking lot at Bryan Street Tavern, 4315 Bryan St. Send us an item or photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
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Sat 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
Sun 5/08
Mother’s Day Harry S Truman, b. 1884 Rick Nelson, b. 1940 Beth Henley, b. 1952 Melissa Gilbert, b. 1964 1794 – U.S. Post Office established. 1886 – Dr. John Pemberton invented “Coca-Cola.”
Mon 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.”
Tue 5/10
Dimitri Tiomkin, b. 1894 Fred Astaire, b. 1899 Mother Maybelle Carter, b. 1909 Fats Domino, b. 1929 Bono (Paul Hewson), b. 1960 1908 – 1st Mother’s Day observed.
Wed 5/11
Irving Berlin, b. 1888 Martha Graham, b. 1894 Salvador Dali, b. 1904 Mort Sahl, b. 1927 Cory Monteith, b. 1982 1927 – Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (Oscars) founded.
Thu 5/12
Katharine Hepburn, b. 1907 Mary Kay Ash, b. 1915 George Carlin, b. 1937 Lindsay Crouse, b. 1948 Tony Hawk, b. 1968 1978 – NOAA announced hurricane names no longer be only female.
TRAVEL
Twelve totalitarian travel truths
By Michael Wald
this. Think Syria — if an American goes there, you know he’ll be watched. In other places it may not be so obvious, but it is happening. No U.S. protection. And don’t count on Whenever I travel to a country that is not a protection from the US embassy. For democracy, I feel a tinge of second example, Alan Gross was working as a thoughts. Many of today’s top travel contractor for a U.S. government agency destinations are in countries ruled in Cuba when he was arrested for his by dictators. Should I have those work. He would still be in jail in Cuba if feelings? Let’s explore the issues. his wife hadn’t launched a very effective Cheap. Because of the lowered public awareness campaign. demand, travel to these places is No rule of law. If you get thrown generally cheaper. The cheap ticket is in a foreign jail, don’t count on a legal frequently offset by the difficulty of Michael Wald system to get a just result. Rule of law getting there. For example, it might be doesn’t exist. A foreign lawyer is probcheap to find a hotel in Belgium after ably under the control of the rulers who decide the recent terror attacks, but the airport was closed. how things will play out. Always let someone Dangerous. These places expose you to you trust know where you are going to be. a certain level of danger. People who love to Ability to effect change. On a positive side, travel do it knowing the risks and, sometimes, your visit to the totalitarian place could help lobecause of the risks. For example, I know people that have climbed the highest mountains in cals know about the outside world or help make changes within. Frequently, access to news is the world. And, unfortunately, I know people limited, so locals may not even know the basics that have not made it home. of what is going on in the world. Sometimes Supporting totalitarianism. Visiting a totalileaving behind copies of the Time magazine you tarian place inevitably supports the regime, even if indirectly. I visited Cuba even though all the hotels brought to read has more impact than a cash tip. In some countries, iPads may not even be availand most tourist services are run by the governable, if you want to leave yours. ment, which profits from my visit. Expect tourLimited internet. Of course, the iPad may not ist sites to include visits to bizarre monuments to be as useful because Internet accessibility is limited, leaders and treating their heroes like Gods. intentionally by the government or because of cost. Restricted conversation. I love to engage Even at an “Internet café,” the speeds may be excruwith the local people. When you go to an auciatingly slow and definitely not private. thoritarian place, frequently the people are Arbitrary visa rejection/suspension. afraid to engage with foreigners, especially ones Decisions about your travel rights are comfrom the U.S. If fear isn’t a motivation, retaliapletely arbitrary. Your visa request to travel can tion may be, as those seen interacting with forbe rejected or revoked once granted. Don’t make eigners are frequently taken aside for questionflight arrangements until you get your visa, and ing. So, your conversations are best limited to buy travel insurance. Things don’t always work private places. Staying in a bed and breakfast is logically. I recommend keeping your passport one way to get to know the locals better without with you at all times in these places. Once I was striking up a conversation with a total stranger. almost arrested because I couldn’t understand Oversight. Expect to be watched. Police what the police were asking me. Showing them monitor everyone. The recent news of a my passport was the key to freedom. University of Virginia student in North Korea Breaking cultural norms. There are culcomes to mind. Someone should have warned tural norms that make no sense to us. For exhim that he would be watched. When the auample, you can get arrested for chewing gum in thorities see behavior they don’t approve, the Singapore. Blowing your nose in public is not consequences can be severe. Whatever you acceptable in Cuba. It’s especially important to do, make sure you wouldn’t mind if the entire do your homework when traveling to a totaliworld knew you were doing it, because you tarian country where breaking cultural norms never know who is actually watching and what may have dramatic consequences. that person may think of what you’re doing. Do travel off the beaten path. Just know U.S. government oversight. When you visit the parameters. some of these countries, one of the parties lookMichael Wald is a travel specialist with special ing over your shoulder may be the US governexpertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs ment. Our own government sometimes closely monitors what Americans are doing in places like about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com. wald.world@yahoo.com
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TRAIL TO GOOD HEALTH
food intake (fruits, vegetables and soups all contain tons of water, which really add up and lessen the amount of pure Most people are quick to water that you need say that they drink to drink). The color plenty of water, of your urine is a but did you know good gauge (unless that 75 percent you are on suppleof Americans are ments that change chronically dehyits color) — it should drated? Although be pale yellow like it sounds simple — and maybe even Megan Lyons a light lemonade, rather than deep yelsilly — I truly below like apple juice. lieve that almost everyone 2. How do I know if I’m can stand to drink a bit more dehydrated? A few instant water and will benefit from signs of dehydration include increased energy, more stable fatigue, headache, cramping, weight, fewer cravings, fewer bad mood, decreased athletic headaches, fewer digestive isperformance and constipasues and so much more! Here are six questions my tion. Another instant sign may be hunger. We often misclients ask about water, with take hunger and thirst, which their answers to help you stay causes us to eat when we’re healthy and hydrated: actually thirsty! Symptoms 1. How much water do can depend on the person, but I need? Common guidance says that we need eight glasses if you notice any of these, try drinking a few glasses of water of water (or 64 oz.) per day. I to see if the symptoms subside. prefer calculating half your 3. What are the longerbody weight (in pounds), plus term health benefits of drink16 for every hour of exercise ing water? Adequate hydrayou perform daily. This is a tion can lower cholesterol, basic guideline for the number of ounces you should take lower blood pressure, lower incidence of digestive diseases in. However, the “perfect” and encourage weight loss (or amount varies dramatically prevent weight gain). by person and even by day, 4. Does it have to be depending on your level of plain water to “count?” exercise, the temperature, Fortunately, fruits, vegyour unique body composigies and soups can “count” tion and even your hydrating
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towards hydration goals. Herbal tea “counts” as well, since it is processed just like water. Recent research has suggested that coffee is not as dehydrating as we once thought, but it does have a mild diuretic effect, so I like to consider it a “neutral” in terms of hydration. I consider alcoholic beverages and soda as “negative,” meaning I need to drink more water to make up for any alcohol or soda I consume. If switching from soda to plain water seems overwhelming, try alternating soda with water, or reach for sparkling water and drop in some lemon, lime, orange, berries, mint or cucumbers. 5. Do I need a sports drink for my workout? The answer depends on the workout and the individual, but for most people, the answer is no. If you’re going out for a 20-minute walk in cool temperatures, you likely do not need the added sugar or food colorings from a sports drink. In general, I think sports drinks should be limited to exercise well over an hour, at medium to high intensity and/or very hot conditions. For most other exercise, water should suffice. If you are going to choose a sports drink, try a natural alternative like Ultima Replenisher (available at bit.ly/ healthysportsdrink).
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK By Stella Wilder
The coming week will see an extension of individual liberties, at least on a private level, that are welcomed by those who have struggled against restrictions and limitations in the recent past and who have had to pass up certain opportunities as a result. Things are changing for the better, and while those particular opportunities may never resurface, others will rise to take their place, and they can offer more in their way than the ones that were missed. Some learning may be required, but there's certainly nothing wrong with that. Much will happen on a technological front, requiring those who haven't kept up with the modern world to dabble with the kinds of gadgets they have avoided before — but to great advantage, in every case! A rekindling of love or friendship will be enjoyed by many. At the outset, it may seem as though something that long ago was sacrificed may now be possible. Will it be better than anyone ever imagined? Not likely, but enjoyment and personal growth can surely result. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You must tend to the dissemination of information. If others are to keep up with you, you'll have to do the work. (May 6-May 20) – You can have more of what you want than you had imagined, but it's likely to come to you in a way that defies logical explanation.
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) Giving someone a bit of his own medicine may sound like something you'd enjoy, but it will prove useless in the end. (June 7-June 20) – You may find yourself groping about, trying to find something that has recently gone missing — but perhaps it's not missing at all! CANCER (June 21-July 7) You won't mind losing as long as you are able to put up a good fight and take the competition right down to the wire. (July 8-July 22) – You may not begin the week feeling quite up to snuff, but as the days progress, you can recapture some of your usual spunk. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Your ability to see things for what they really are will serve you and others well. You won't be fooled by appearances! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You'll find yourself admiring someone who inspired no such feelings in the past. You know very well why your opinion has changed. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You are in a position of some authority, but you may not want to wield that authority just yet. Pace yourself; take your time. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – Many of those around
you are unaware of your true intentions. You can use this to your advantage. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Some might say that you are in no position to claim any more than you already have, but you feel you are due something extra. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – The quality of your work is competitive, but you may not be as enthusiastic about the game as others are. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You can show a great deal more gumption than usual, and you may find that you're allowed to push the boundaries more too. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Someone who has been in the background for some time will come to you with an offer you may find difficult to pass up — but it will necessitate changes. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You must guard against excessive vulnerability. Dangers can come from anywhere, and you must be prepared. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – What you've been expecting for so long is likely to come to pass, but you're in for a few key surprises as well. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You're going to want to set goals
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6. I always forget to drink water! How do I fit it in during the day? I highly recommend drinking a large glass of water first thing in the morning (yes, before your coffee) to make sure you start the day off hydrated. Then, carry a water bottle with you wherever you go — if it is accessible, you are far more likely to actually drink it. Set a phone alarm (or download my water reminder app by searching “Lyons Share” in the iTunes app store) to remind you to drink throughout the day. Finally, try my rubber band trick: if you want to drink three bottles throughout the day, put three rubber bands around your wrist in the morning. Each time you finish the water in your bottle, transfer a rubber band from your wrist to the bottle. By the end of the day, they must all be on the bottle! This is a great visual reminder to continue drinking throughout the day. Megan Lyons is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, owner of The Lyons’ Share Wellness, and author of “Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness,” available on Amazon. To learn more, contact her at Megan@ TheLyonsShare.org, or visit her website, thelyonsshare.org. Copyright 2016 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. for yourself that can be reached with little extra effort. Don't overextend yourself! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You're going to want to push through and get things done ahead of schedule. This will take luck as well as skill. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You must be sure to get things right whenever possible. There is enough to guess at, so enjoy being certain when you can. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You're nearing a point of no return where a certain relationship is concerned. Can you trust that little voice in your head? PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You'll find yourself in a position that affords you a better view of what lies ahead. You can make better decisions as a result. (March 6-March 20) – You're eager to do something with an old friend, but this may be prevented by a few practical realities. ARIES (March 21-April 4) The time has come for you to demand answers from someone who has been withholding information for quite some time. (April 5-April 19) – A certain situation is likely to become much more serious — and put you in a position that requires some careful negotiation.
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U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Good news for preservationCandace@CandysDirt.com ists Lisa Marie Gala, Virginia McAlester, Jim Rogers and Hello there, fellow Dirt anyone who wants to lovers and readprotect historic homes ers. If you read in Dallas. our blog every Speaking of hisday, you would tory, Strait Lane has know that Dallas long been home to the apartment rents largest, most impresare sky high. According Candace Evans sive estates in Dallas, and a veritable who’s to a new report who has claimed resifrom Apartment dency here at one time or anList, Dallas has the highest other. Luminaries like Nancy rents in the state, with twoDedman, Phil Romano, bedroom apartments having Jessica and Dirk Nowitzki, a median rent of $1,580 per Robert and Laura Wilson month and one-bedrooms — yes the parents of Owen, at $1,220. Dallas rents have Luke and Andrew — Lisa grown year-over-year by and Kenny Troutt, John and 5.4 percent, higher than Ann McReynolds, Brint Ryan, both statewide and national Norm and Kelly Green, Ralph averages. Oats, Mehrdad Moayedi, Just north of Dallas, Naomi Aberly and Larry Plano is Texas’ fourth most Lebowitz at 10210 Strait Lane, expensive city. It has the and, of course, Margot and highest year-over-year rent Ross Perot have all called, or growth, with a 6.9 percent now call Strait Lane “home.” increase over April 2015. In Of course, this is also the this city, a two-bedroom has street holding the beautiful a median price tag of $1,480 home of Dr. Richard Malouf and a one-bedroom rings and his beautiful wife, Leanne, in at $1,070 per month. See and their water park. what happens when everyone It is the dream of every moves here? world-class architect to design Oh, and were your propa home here. Philip Johnson, erty taxes increased? We have Bud Oglesby and Cole Smith heard of increases up to 14 all built iconic mansions here, percent in Dallas, more in some of which are sadly no Tarrant County. Be sure you longer standing, but a new check with us and our Tax generation of architects conDoctor on CandysDirt.com. tinue to create lavish estates. And still waters run Owning a home on Strait DEEP! The IRS has grantLane means not only have you ed the Dallas Endowment have seriously arrived, you arfor Endangered Properties (DEEP) with tax exempt status rived in a G5 jet. PS: There is also a Strait under Section 501(c)(3) of the Lane in Flower Mound. Now, if you have the money, honey — just a cool $17.5 million — we’ve found the house of your dreams. It was on the market for a bit last year when Candy toured it. (She says she was so blown away she lost her notes, dropped them along with her fingernail file.) The house is simply
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Photos courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International
This home is located at 10210 Strait Lane and listed for $17.9 million. stunning and, hello, this is not Dallas right here at 1062 Strait Lane. This is the Wine Country under a Tuscan sun. This phenomenal 12,984-square-foot Mediterranean Villa at 10620 Strait Lane was listed last week by Lisa Besserer and Faisal Halum, both with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International, for $17.9 million, and you can bet it’s flawless. The present owners know just a bit about building. They are third-generation developers who specialized in residential land development and created huge master planned communities all over the state. That’s the thing about builders — they create a personal masterpiece, love it, then eventually feel the need to create their next one. So this is a rare opportunity to own a significant home that is not only visually stunning, but has also been built with the highest quality materials and expert craftsmanship. Money was no object in this home. Richard Drummond Davis was the architect, and he’s well known for “creating the architecture of his client’s memories and dreams.” He’s also known for bringing the Kessler Theater in Oak Cliff back to life. You’ll think you’re deep in Tuscany instead of deep in Preston Hollow the instant you enter the grounds. No, wait, you get that feeling while still on the street. The villa sits on almost four acres, with its very own creek and the grace and elegance of period romantic architecture with a modern touch. The tile roof, rough-cut limestone and arched loggias resting on Doric columns, create a timeless, classic look. All of the main rooms open onto loggias in true Mediterranean style. There is a decidedly elegant Tuscan
farmhouse inspiration to the interiors. Beamed ceilings, some with hand-painted detail, custom-forged iron railings on the staircase and custom-made forged iron sconces grace the five-bedroom, five-full-and-three-half-bath estate. Of note: There are separate master bedrooms, which is the European way. (Perhaps this is a Euro trend we need to adopt!) And there are no bathtubs, only showers in all the exquisitely tiled en suite bathrooms. Again, pure Europe. The sellers have a classic car collection, so Davis designed a nine-car garage with one large entry door to resemble stables — another historic nod to the traditional look of ancient Mediterranean estates. Modern functionality was addressed by adding a casual entertaining space to the area, because you never know when Jay Leno may drop by to talk cars, and you know he’s never leaving the garage. This enhanced garage space, by the way, is a huge new trend in homes of the rich. Landscape architect Linda Tycher designed the gardens and grounds to include streams, koi ponds, bridges, fountains, and of course, an Olympic-sized pool. You may think this is a hefty price tag but remember, just a few doors down, 10210 Strait Lane is on the market for $27.5 million. It’s also important to note that at any price level, move-in ready is important, and this villa requires nothing but a staff to unpack for you. Let them bring the toothbrush! CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly Real-Estate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country.
HAMMER AND NAILS
Options for resurfacing cabinets By Stephan Sardone
the drawer slides and replace them with full extension/soft close drawer slides. This way, This may be shocking to not only does your kitchen some, but I almost look new, but it never recommend feels and operates refacing, which is like new. simply restoring the To really make existing face of the those sleek staincabinets. A lot of less steel appliances times it seems like pop, try gently a Band-Aid unless distressing your you are removing cabinets or adding hinges and handles, a textured paint or Stephan Sardone stain. For cabinets filling holes and replacing with new in other areas of hinges and handles. However, the home, there are millions at that point, it might make of styles, finishes, paints and more financial sense to just stains to choose from. It all go with replacing the cabidepends on the space and net doors and drawer fronts, your taste. For the kitchen, which can truly be like getyou may go for glass or glassting new cabinets. Another paneled cabinet doors, which economical option would be open up the room and give to add molding to flat doors the illusion of more space. It for a custom look that's less also gives you the option to expensive. decorate with depth, as you The upside to refacing or can allow your dishes to act replacing doors and drawer as a design feature. If you are fronts is that you don't have to less interested in keeping your rip out the counter, backsplash, cookware on display, try semisink and faucet. Replacing transparent or leaded glass. doors/drawers and a fresh coat Let’s not forget about of paint or stain on the cabithe bathroom cabinet, better nets can be a fairly inexpensive known as the vanity. My best way to give your kitchen a very advice? Buy kits. Whenever nice facelift without the cost of people are thinking about rea full kitchen remodel. placing a bathroom vanity, my Functionality is the main first suggestion is always to purpose of cabinets and draw- ask about kits. There are pleners. So to go a little further ty of nice vanity kits available would be to not only replace online, and they may not be hinges and pulls, as menas high-end as a custom vantioned, but to also pull out ity, but they usually come with
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all the bells and whistles for a much cheaper price than if you were to buy all the pieces separately. Pieces include a vanity painted or stained, soft close doors and drawers assembled, granite counter, under mount sink, granite backsplash and faucets. An interesting idea may be to add cabinets for a wine area or built-in hutch/credenza. You can purchase offthe-shelf cabinets (since they don't need to be custom sized) and then purchase a granite/ stone remnant (leftovers at your local stone yard) to have placed on top. You can get creative with hardware accessories. Antique is a popular option, and you don’t have to have actual antiques. There are many fauxaged options offered by home improvement and design stores. Just an extra tip: Lighting is important in any space, but cabinet lighting can increase functionality and productivity if done correctly. A nice touch might be to combine undercabinet lights with cans or task lighting and maybe put it all on a dimmer. Changing your cabinets could be all you need in order to transform the entire room, functionally and fashionably. Stephan Sardone is owner of Sardone Construction and has been helping people improve their life by remodeling their home around their life.
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DOTTY'S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
Family provides sweet hospitality By Dotty Griffith
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Live Music Guide ShowS & ConCertS Shows and Concerts
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Dotty.griffith@yahoo.com When you have two opportunities for a sweet deal, the odds are in your favor. So it is with The Hospitality Sweet. The original bakery-café inside the historic Post Office in Downtown Dallas serves breakfast and lunch weekdays. The expanded Hospitality Sweet in Preston Center, more restaurant than bakery, is open weekdays and Saturday for breakfast and lunch, although the open kitchen shows off the bakers at work. There’s a happy hour in the afternoon until 6 p.m. Sip a glass of wine or a beer and nibble on a share plate or app while you pick up something to take home for dinner. The second location opened in March. Order online at orders@thehospitalitysweet.com. Owner and creator, Meghan Adams, heads up Photo courtesy of The Hospitality Sweet this family affair. Her mother, French macarons and the Crepe Cake. Barbara Adams, At Preston appearance and delicious in inspired her daughCenter, The a variety of flavors. Turtle ter's love of baking. Hospitality Sweet brownies and cookies (love She’s the maven of offers a kids’ menu the peanut butter) are great delicately pastelfeaturing: chicken take-aways. You can order colored French fingers, grilled breathtakingly designed macarons at The cheese and peacakes for any occasion as well. Hospitality Sweet. nut butter-nutella On display at the Preston Sisters Kristen and sandwiches. There Center store, cake designs are Meghan got the works of art. Some look like business going, Dotty Griffith are also family entrees: lasagna, floral displays, others like gift first catering boxed roasted vegetable boxes. lunches and sweets. tart and braised chicken. The Wes Smith is chef; Kevin In 2011, Meghan decided to Williams is beverage coordinator. turn The Hospitality Sweet into Happy Hour menu features tasty morsels such as roasted Given all the hoopla sura full-time job and opened a grapes with walnuts, blue rounding the Preston Center storefront, successful enough cheese and lemon, blistered opening of “Cake Boss” Carlo’s to inspire the second location. shishito peppers and artisanal Bakery around the same time, In addition to breakfast meat-cheese boards. The Hospitality Sweet may be tacos and sandwiches, the Daily soups and entrée sal- slightly under your radar. Seek Preston Center store has an ads are a specialty at the downit out. Odds are — you’ll find it extensive entrée breakfast town location with enticing a sweet deal. selection, including stone cut combinations such as kale salad oats, quiche, potato brisket THE HOSPITALITY SWEET with lemon vinaigrette, diced hash and biscuits with gravy. Preston Center avocado, quinoa, blueberries, Sandwiches at both loca6135 Luther Lane tions are imaginative: such as candied pecans and goat cheese. Dallas, Texas 75225 Add grilled or parmesan-panko chipotle black bean quinoa crusted chicken, if you like. wrap or turkey pesto ciabatta Old Downtown Post Office Of course, there are with goat cheese and pro400 North Ervay Dallas, TX 75201 baked goods as well. And sciutto. Or you can design (214) 999-6704 are there ever! Cake pops your own sandwich, as plain www.thehospitalitysweet.com are stunningly delicate in or fancy as you like.
Anderson Ponty Band – Rock Friday, May 6, 8 p.m., $147 Majestic Theatre ............................................. 1925 Elm St. 214-670-3687 ................. dallasculture.org/majestictheatre
Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ........ 214-939-9900 Davis Allen & The Dukes Texas Country, Red Dirt 7:45 p.m. No Cover The Paychecks Country, Honky Tonk, Outlaw 11 p.m. No Cover .............. adairssaloon.com
A Hard Night’s Day & Satisfaction – Tribute Bands Friday, May 6, 8 p.m., $14-$53 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.com
The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Kenny Daniel Band Rock 6 p.m. No Cover The Rub Righteous Urban Blues 9:30 p.m. $5 .......................... balconyclub.com
Uncle Lucius with Rob Baird – Americana Roots Rock Friday, May 6, 8 p.m., $20-$30 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org
Club Dada ................ 2720 Elm St. ............... 214-742-3400 Young Empires, BEAR MOUNTAIN Indie Pop 8 p.m. $15 .......................... dadadallas.com
Graham Nash – Rock, Pop, Singer Songwriter Saturday, May 7, 8:15 p.m., $69-$130 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.com
Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 Whiskey Folk Ramblers Americana, Alt Country 8 p.m. $5 ........................ double-wide.com
Jake Shimabukuro – Ukulele virtuoso Friday, May 7, 6:30 and 9:45 p.m., $28-$248 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org Kris Allen w/ special guest Luke Wade – Pop Rock/Alt Rock Friday, May 7, 8 p.m., $28-$248 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org
Chicken with Tomatillo Rice
6 chicken thighs 2 tablespoons oil 2 cups rice 3 cups tomatillo salsa (one 24ounce jar) Salt Lime wedges, for serving
Maracas Cocina Mexicana .. 2914 Main St. ... 214-748-7140 Chilo & The High Energy Latin Jazz 8-11 pm No cover ................ maracascm.com
Disclosure – English electronic music duo Thursday, May 12, 9 p.m., $39.50 - $250 The Bomb Factory .................................... 2713 Canton St. 214-932-6501 ..................................... thebombfactory.com
The Texas Theatre .. 231 W. Jefferson Blvd. ... 214-948-1546 Green Room w/ Mind Spiders/ Whimper/ Hate Your Friends Live Behind the Screen + Cold Cuts Deejays Punk 9 p.m. $6-$14 ..............thetexastheatre.com
Guitar Legend Dick Dale – Surf Rock Thursday, May 12, 8 p.m., $22-$24 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.com
Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 The Hazardous Dukes Americana, Blues, Folk 10:30 p.m. No cover .......... thetwilitelounge.com
Las Cafeteras, Gio Chamba & Trippy Cholo – Urban folk, Latin Friday, May 7, 8 p.m., $15-$240 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org MAY May Rihanna – R&B, Pop, Reggae, Hip Hop Friday, May 13, 7:30 p.m., $39 - $164 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com
sSunday, unday,May May8 8 The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Jonathan Fisher Trio Jazz 8 p.m. No cover ................ balconyclub.com Club Dada ................ 2720 Elm St. ............... 214-742-3400 Tortoise, Chris Brokaw Post Rock, Alternative 8 p.m. $15 .......................... dadadallas.com
Michael Lington & Cindy Bradley – Jazz Saturday, May 14, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m., $65 Bishop Arts Theater Center ........................... 215 Tyler St. 214-948-0716 ................................... bishopartstheatre.org
The Free Man ....... 2626 Commerce St. ......... 214-377-9893 Curtis Bradshaw Octet Jazz 2 p.m. No cover Savoy Swing Band Early Jazz & Swing 7 p.m. No cover Blues Jam Blues 10 p.m. No cover ............ freemandallas.com
Magic Man– Electronic Rock Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m., $24 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.com
Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Bach Norwood Jazz 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com
The Cure – Rock Sunday, May 15, 7 p.m., $30-$80 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Good Old War, Joshua Hyslop – Indie Folk, Singer Songwriter Monday, May 16, 8 p.m., $18-$24 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org The Neighbourhood – Alternative Rock Monday, May 16, 7:30 p.m., $37 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S. Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com Itzhak Perlman and Emanuel Ax – Classical Thursday, May 19, 7:30 p.m., $36-$50 Winspear Opera House ................................ 2403 Flora St. 214-880-0202 ..................................................... attpac.org Jaap Van Zweden Conducts Mahler – Classical Friday-Saturday, May 27-28, 7:30 p.m., $34-$178 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 .................................................. mydso.com
Justin Hayward – Rock Friday, June 3, 8 p.m., $75-$132 Majestic Theatre ............................................. 1925 Elm St. 214-670-3687 ................. dallasculture.org/majestictheatre KXT’s Summer Cut 2016 – Local music, Indie Rock Friday, June 3, 7 p.m., $35 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S. Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com
Selena Gomez – Dance, Pop Saturday, June 18, 7:30 p.m., $36 - $126 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com
Recipe by Sara Newberry
Lee Harvey’s .............. 1807 Gould St. ............ 214-428-1555 Whiskey Pants Americana 9 p.m. Free ........................ leeharveys.com
Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Mountains Majesty / Carolina Armstrong Indie Rock / Singer Songwriter 9:30 p.m. / 8 p.m. $10 / $5 ... openingbellcoffee.com
Anthony Hamilton & Fantasia – R&B Thursday, June 9, 7:30 p.m., $59-$250 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com
Season the chicken with salt. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook until browned. Turn and brown the other side. Remove the chicken from the pan. Add the rice to the pan, and stir to coat with the oil in the pan. Stir in the salsa and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken, turn the heat down to medium, cover Photo by Sara Newberry and cook until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 18 minutes. Check the rice during cooking to make sure it’s not burning on the bottom. Serve with lime wedges.
The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 McAllister w/Sioux & Fox Indie/Rock/Pop 8 p.m. No cover ............................ cs-tf.com
Beyoncé – R&B, Pop Monday, May 9, 7 p.m., $45 - $280 AT&T Stadium ...................... 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, 76011 817-892-5000 ........................ stadium.dallascowboys.com
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Substance – New Order Tribute Friday, June 24, 8 p.m., $14-$24 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.com Jack’s Throwback – Rock, Tribute bands Saturday, June 25, 5 p.m., $20 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com Darrell Scott w/ Chuck Cannon – Country Sunday, June 26, 8 p.m., $20-$30 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org The Monkees – Rock Tuesday, June 28, 8 p.m., $45-$65 Winspear Opera House ................................ 2403 Flora St. 214-880-0202 ..................................................... attpac.org
ClubsClubs •Friday, R• Restaurants estauRants May 6 FRiday, May 6
MMonday, onday,May May9 9 The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Scott Boni Show Jazz 6:30 p.m. Free Liz Mikel’s Entertainer’s Showcase Professional Open Mic 9:30 p.m. Free ....................... balconyclub.com The Crown and Harp .. 1914 Greenville Ave. ..214-828-1914 Harper’s Revue - Man + Machines Augmented Pop-Rock 10 p.m. Free .............. thecrownandharp.com RBC ................. 2617 Commerce St. .............. 469- 487-6149 Outward Bound Mixtape Sessions Experimental, noise, ambient 9 p.m. Free .................... rbcdeepellum.com San Francisco Rose ... 3024 Greenville Ave. ... 214-826-2020 Aaron Joseph Puzey Folk Rock, Alternative Country 7-10 p.m. No Cover ......... sanfranciscorose.net Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Funky Knuckles Funk 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com
tTuesday, uesday,May May1010 The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ..... 214-826-8104 Mick Tinsley Unplugged Acoustic Blues 8:30 p.m. Free ....................... balconyclub.com Buzzbrews Kitchen .... 4334 Lemmon Ave. .... 214-521-4334 Classical Open Mic Classical 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Free ......................... buzzbrews.com Eddie V’s ............ 4023 Oak Lawn Ave. ............. 214-890-1500 Jonathan Fisher Trio Jazz 6 p.m. Free ............................... eddiev.com Sandaga 813 .............. 813 Exposition ............. 972.415.7491 Jazz Jam Jazz 8:30 p.m. $5 - $10 ................ sandaga813.com San Francisco Rose ... 3024 Greenville Ave. ... 214-826-2020 Brad Wayne Purdom Texas Rock 8-11 p.m. No Cover ......... sanfranciscorose.net
WWednesday, ednesday,May May1111 The Dream Cafe ....... 2800 Routh St. #170 ....... 214-954-0486 George Dimitri and Lenny Nancy with special guest Jazz, Classics 7 p.m. Free ................... thedreamcafe.com The Green Elephant ........ 5627 Dyer St. ........ 214-265-1338 Dallas Drum Djam Open drum jam 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. $5 ............. greenelephantdallas.com The Free Man .......... 2626 Commerce St. ....... 214-377-9893 La Pompe Jazz/Swing 7 p.m. Free Stevie James and The Blue Flames Blues 10 p.m. Free ................... freemandallas.com Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Piper Byers Singer Songwriter, Maori 8 p.m. ................. openingbellcoffee.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Torch, Wild Throne, Duell Metal 7:30 p.m. $12 ...... threelinksdeepellum.com
Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ....... 214-939-9900 Derek Paul & The Handsome Devils Americana, Rock 7:45 p.m. No Cover The Trophy Wives Pop Punk 11 p.m. No Cover ...............adairssaloon.com
Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 Il Niño Latin-American Metal 8 p.m. $15 .......................... treesdallas.com
AllGood Café ............ 2934 Main St. ............... 214-742-5362 Matthew J & His Wheels T exas music 7:30 p.m. Pay What You Can .............. allgoodcafe.com
AllGood Café ............ 2934 Main St. ............... 214-742-5362 Amy LaVere/Will Sexton Americana 7:30 p.m. Pay What You Can ......... allgoodcafe.com
The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Cheap, Fast & Easy Jazz 6:30 p.m. Free Andrea Dawson Blues Party 9:30 p.m. $5 .......................... balconyclub.com
Chocolate Secrets ... 3926 Oak Lawn Ave. .... 214-252-9801 Ben Garnet Jazz 7:30 p.m. Free ...........mychocolatesecrets.com
The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 My Education Instrumental Post-Rock 8 p.m. No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com Lone Star Roadhouse ... 11277 E. NW Hwy .. 214-341-3538 Mr. Inez Band Classic Rock 8 p.m. $10 ............. lonestarroadhouse.com Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Matthew Gray & Cameron Matthew Ray Singer Songwriter 7 p.m. $10 ............... openingbellcoffee.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Chucho Country, Blues, Soul 10 p.m. Free ................. thetwilitelounge.com Uncle Calvin’s ...... 9555 N. Central Expy. ....... 214-363-0044 Pipp Gillette, Mikki Daniel Country, Cowboy, Western Swing 10 p.m. $15-$18 .................. unclecalvins.org
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Dallas Arboretum ...... 8525 Garland Rd. ....... 214-515-6500 Molly Ringwalds ‘80s Cover Band 7:30 p.m. $10-$27 ............ dallasarboretum.org The Door ................ 2513 Main St. .................. 214-742-3667 House On Cliff Rock 7 p.m. $10 ...................... thedoordallas.com The Dream Cafe ....... 2800 Routh St. #170 ....... 214-954-0486 Elise Stover and Jel Stewart Pop, Classical, Jazz 7 p.m. Free ............. thedreamcafe.com The Library Bar ....... 3015 Oak Lawn Ave. ..... 214-224-3152 Erik Barnes Classical, Jazz, Piano 7 p.m. Free .......... landmarkrestodallas.com Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Ultra Sound Band Contemporary, Funk, Neo-Soul, Pop 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com
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MOVIE TRAILER
Characters move around the world in ‘Captain America: Civil War’
Photos courtesy of Marvel Studios
“Captain America: Civil War” contains mature storytelling that will entertain the masses.
By Chic DiCiccio @Chiccywood
The old adage “addition by subtraction” does not apply to “Captain America: Civil War.” There are literally a dozen superheroes involved in this sprawling plot that moves characters from Queens to an imaginary African country called Wakanda. Oddly enough, the phrase “less is more” also applies to the 13th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This extremely personal and mature plot ditches the typical arch-villain and makes the big bad guy our heroes themselves. In short, this is a small, psychological story being told on an astronomically large scale. Naturally, the two characters at the center of the movie are Steve Rogers/Captain America (Chris Evans) and Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.). Tony has retired from the superhero game and left the Avengers in the hands of
Steve, who leads a current team comprised of Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Falcon (Anthony Mackie), Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olson), Vision (Paul Bettany), and War Machine (Don Cheadle). An unfortunate event in Nigeria ends with innocent civilians being killed and the world’s governments refuse to allow the Avengers to work unchecked any longer. U.S. Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross (William Hurt, last seen in “The Incredible Hulk”) presents the team with the Sokovia Accords, which would give a United Nations governing body control over the Avengers and essentially licenses all the superhuman people on Earth. The Accords have Tony’s blessing, but Steve sees them as a way for a group of people with a potential agenda to use the Avengers in improper ways. This is where the title “Captain America: Civil War” comes into play as this splits our super pals up into two extremely
marketed factions, Team Cap or Team Iron Man. The plot thickens even further when Wakandan superhero T’Challa/Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), who is dead set on revenge against Bucky Barnes/ The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), shows up. There is also Zemo (Daniel Bruhl), a shady guy building a conspiracy against the Avengers that only reveals its true goal in the film’s final twenty minutes. Yes, there is a lot to mentally unpack in “Captain America: Civil War.” The directors, brothers Anthony and Joe Russo, should be considered for awards if only for making sense of it all. Not only are the action scenes done with Bournelike closeness and severity, but they move characters in and out of the movie with ease and make this near two-and-a-half hour journey go by in the blink of an eye. The Russos also give the world
exactly what they want, which is the big superhero showdown. It all goes down on an empty airline runway and not only does it deserve all the hype it’s gotten, it blows all expectations out of the water. There is so much action, fun, humor, sheer glee and joy in this sequence that it puts other action movies to shame. While it’s exceptionally cool to see Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Paul Rudd), who has the movie’s biggest (ahem) applause-worthy moment, and Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland) show up to bring yuks and wise cracks to the situation, this Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely screenplay knows where its bread is buttered. No matter which character is on screen, they all become ancillary when compared to Evans’ Steve Rogers and Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark. Evans’ Rogers has always seemed like one of the more boring characters in these Marvel films, but “Captain America: Civil War”
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UNCLE BARKY’S BITES
Networks are back to playing games By Ed Bark
unclebarky@verizon.net
will be hosting a new version of “Match Game” on Sundays from 9 to 10 p.m. The two shows will be bookending yet another game show revival, “The $100,000 Pyramid” with the very busy Michael Strahan presiding from 8 to 9 p.m. Those of a certain age — guilty, hour honor — will
Just about everyone has a favorite game show — or two or 10. Once upon a time they dominated daytime Ed Bark schedules. And as a kid I just couldn’t get enough of “Truth or Consequences,” “Concentration,” “Treasure Hunt,” “Jeopardy,” “The Hollywood Squares,” “Match Game” or even “Play Your Hunch,” which the late Merv Griffin hosted well before his production company launched a gold mine called “Wheel of Fortune.” CBS now is the only network producing game shows during daytime hours with double doses of “Let’s Make a Deal” and “The Photo courtesy of "Match Game" Price Is Right” on its mid-morning Old "Match Game" host Gene Rayburn. schedule. But at ABC, it’s game on in prime-time this summer, parPhoto courtesy of ABC remember Gene Rayburn and ticularly on Sundays. The alphabet network is Alec Baldwin will be the new "Match Game" host on ABC. banking big on revivals after the Steve Harvey- his trademark, elongated pencilstarting on Tuesday, June 14. Anthony hosted “Celebrity Jeopardy” became the break- thin mike on the original “Match Anderson of the network’s “Black-ish” is hostGame. ” Six celebrities, oftentimes including out hit of the 2015 hot weather season. ing and the panelists are Betty White, NeNe Charles Nelson Reilly, Brett Somers, Nipsey Harvey, of course, will be returning with Leakes, Jalen Rose and a “special guest” for Russell and Fannie Flagg, would fill in the back-to-back editions of “Celebrity Jeopardy” each of the six planned episodes. blank after Rayburn primed them with the starting on June 26 at 7 p.m. But yum, look Another game show, “500 Questions,” likes of “I got my _____ caught in a soda botwho’s joining him as part of ABC’s three-hour returns for a second season on Thursday, May tle.“ The host was suitably snarky and panel“Sunday Fun & Games” block. Alec Baldwin 26. The host is “Nightline” anchor Dan Harris, ists were encouraged to have which should give Ted Koppel another valid a “few belts” during long days reason to throw up his hands or maybe even of taping multiple shows. throw up a little in his mouth. “We were just a buncha ABC’s game show mania makes perpeople who got together and had a good time,” said the late fect sense in the lazier, hazier summertime. Our Dansko Rep will Production costs are relatively cheap and audiRayburn on the 2006 special donate $5 to the Texas “The Real Match Game Story: ences certainly won’t be unduly challenged to Land Conservancy for pay rapt attention. It’s still the time of year when Behind the Blank.” few want to subject their brains to too much Baldwin has shown — every pair of Dansko shoes sold heavy lifting. The Sunday “Fun & Games” as both a frequent “Saturday at Whole Earth from May 6 – 15. Full priced block, all three hours of it, is the equivalent of Night Live” host and on “30 merchandise a night at the amusement park courtesy of the Rock” — that he’ll have no only network owned by the Walt Disney Company. problem at all being irreverWe’ll see how it all plays out. ent. But whom will he play RANDOM NIBBLE: WFAA-TV’s homewith? ABC hasn’t announced grown “Good Morning Texas,” which preany celebrity panelists yet, miered in 1994, is getting another makeover. but there’s no shortage of goCo-host Mike Castellucci is returning to the with-the-flow gettable ones, station’s news department while former Miss including Martin Short, Jane San Antonio 2009 Alanna Sarabia from “San Lynch, Tracy Morgan, Neil Antonio Living” will be joining incumbent Patrick Harris, Kathy Griffin, Jane McGarry on May 23 as “GMT’s” new and if they get really lucky, co-host. Correspondent and fill-in host Carrie Bryan Cranston. Baldwin has McClure left “GMT” on April 29 after four said that his entire salary will years. be donated to “arts-related Ed Bark is the former longstanding TV charities, ” so that also could Preston Forest Center critic for The Dallas Morning News who has be a lure. 972-861-5700 run the TV website unclebarky.com since ABC isn’t done, though. 5400 East Mockingbird Ln September 2006. He also is a current board The network likewise is re214-824-7444 member of the Press Club of Dallas. viving “To Tell the Truth,”
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allows him to bring more depth to a character that he now embodies. Evans is essentially the good guy in this scenario, even if his choices are unpopular, and he is so noble and likable that he may make you root against Marvel’s Golden Boy. Of course, the Marvel Golden Boy is Robert Downey Jr. There is no doubt he is reveling in the opportunity to play Stark as an obnoxious jerk you are finally meant to not like. It’s a welcome change for an actor who has to be growing tired of doing nothing but delivering snarky zingers over and over. Marvel and Disney would have to lay a serious egg for this franchise to fail and “Captain America: Civil War” pushes these characters into uncharted territory and is creating a world that is much more complicated than good versus evil. This entry proves that Marvel can further their brand, mature their storytelling, and entertain the masses all at the same time.
a photo booth bus, live music on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and various events throughout the week, you can expect the Grove at Harwood to be constantly bustling with activities. Not only does the Grove have a cool, summer atmosphere and all of the entertainment needed for a fun-filled day of play, but they now have a taco truck to serve you street eats all day long. Their new taco truck, which will be traveling around downtown serving latenight snacks even after the Harwood Grove has closed, will keep you nourished through a long day of sunshine, volleyball games and power-hour after power-hour, when you and your friends lose track of time in all of the action. Along with the taco truck eats and snacks from the bar, the Grove has all of the refreshing drinks and cool beverages that truly capture the essence of summer. From icy snow cones to their famous Sunday SnoMosas, fresh and fruity cocktails, alcoholic floats and a Lavender Gin Fizz, their bar also offers a variety of local, craft and domestic beers. Cool down with a bucket of brews or some of their nonalcoholic summer sips and live out your Saturday remembering that winter is coming, and you won’t have this weather forever. Make your way downtown to the Grove for their weekly happy hour specials as well lasting until 10 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday and 7 p.m. on other days of the week. Save yourself some money with $4 domestics and $6 wells and enjoy the shaded green for free. Take a blanket and camp out for hours, and get your game face ready to take on some of the various groups of darty-goers that will be filling up the volleyball and bocce ball courts all summer long. There are plenty of ways to take your summer activities outdoors this season, so don’t settle for an indoor table or facility when Dallas has so many endless options for dining and drinking al fresco in the city. MORE DALLAS PATIOS Avanti Blind Butcher Braindead Brewery Bryan Street Tavern Bungalow Beach Club Chicken Scratch/The Foundry Cold Beer Company Common Table Dream Cafe El Bolero Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House High Fives Katy Trail Ice House Lee Harvey’s The Lot Mudhen Meat & Greens Ozona Bar & Grill Palapas Seafood Bar Parigi Pecan Lodge R Taco Rodeo Goat The Rustic Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar Sisu Social House Stonedeck Pizza Pub Taqueria La Ventana TNT Tacos and Tequila Truck Yard Uptown Pub Vetted Well
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Our Favorite Restaur ants
AMERICAN – HOMESTYLE Beck’s Prime 5931 Forest Ln. 972-661-8681 Bubba’s Cooks Country 6617 Hillcrest 214-373-6527 Mama’s Daughters’ Diner 2014 Irving Blvd. 214-742-8646 Riverside Grill 940 Riverfront Blvd. 214-748-2700
ASIAN – JAPANESE – SUSHI Blue Sushi Sake Grill 7859 Walnut Hill, #100 972-677-7887 KU Sushi 11661 Preston Rd, #160 214-750-8743 Little Katana 4527 Travis St. 214-443-9600 Pei Wei Asian Diner 8305 Westchester Dr. 214-765-9911 Sushi House 5619 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-2100 Sushi Kyoto II 6429 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-9991 Ten Ramen 1818 Sylvan Ave. 972-803-4400 WaiWai Kitchen – Sushi, Noodles 4315 Lemmon Ave. 214-520-8868 BAKERY – DESSERTS – ICE CREAM Celebrity Café & Bakery 10720 Preston Rd,#1016 214-373-0783 Crème de la Cookie 6025 Royal Ln. 214-363-4766 6706 Snider Plaza 214-265-5572 Einstein Bros. Bagels 3827 Lemmon Ave. 214-526-5221 6011 Royal Ln. 214-265-1435 6109 Berkshire Ln, #A 214-691-2445
Gigi’s Cupcakes 5450 W. Lovers, #130 214-352-2253 Highland Park Soda Fountain 3229 Knox St. 214-521-2126 Marble Slab Creamery 3001 Knox St., #103 214-219-0300 6130 Berkshire Ln. 214-369-5566 Mojo Donuts 6522 Lemmon Ave. 214-357-5154 Mustang Donuts 6601 Hillcrest Ave. 214-363-4878 The Original Cupcakery 2222 McKinney, #230 214-855-0003 Paciugo 3699 McKinney Ave. 214-219-2665 Pokey O’s 3034 Mockingbird 214-987-1200 Top Pot Doughnuts 8611 Hillcrest, #195 469-232-9911 Yummy Donuts 4355 Lovers Ln. 214-520-7680
British Beverage Co. 2800 Routh St., #115 214-922-8220 Cliff’s Bar & Grill 3403 McKinney Ave. 214-303-1151 The Corner Bar & Grill 4830 McKinney 214-219-8002 The Ginger Man - Uptown 2718 Boll St. 214-754-8771 The Idle Rich Pub 2614 McKinney Ave. 214-965-9926 Nickel and Rye 2523 McKinney Ave. 214-389-2120 The Quarter Bar 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0106 Time Out Tavern 5101 W. Lovers Ln. 214-956-9522 Uptown Pub & Grill 3605 McKinney 214-522-5100 Windmill Lounge 5320 Maple Ave. 214-443-7818
BAR-B-Q Aloha Hawaiian Barbecue 5601 Lemmon, A-1 214-521-8868 Big Al’s Smokehouse Barbecue 3125 Inwood Rd. 214-350-9445 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2324 McKinney Ave. 469-248-3149 Katy Trail Ice House 3127 Routh St. 214-468-0600 Peggy Sue Bar-B-Q 6600 Snider Plaza 214-987-9188 Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-352-2752
BREAKFAST AND/OR LUNCH Bailey’s Cafe 2525 Inwood Rd., #123 214-350-9445 Original Pancake House 2900 Lemmon Ave. 214-528-7215 4343 W. NW Hwy,#375 214-351-2012 Two Sisters 3111-C Monticello 214-526-1118
BARS, PUBS & TAVERNS 6th Street Bar / Uptown 3005 Routh St. 214-965-0962 Big Al’s McKinney Ave. Tavern 2907 McKinney Ave. 214-969-1984
BURGERS, DELI & SANDWICHES Blues Burgers 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-750-9100 BGR – The Burger Joint 3001 Knox St., #108 469-941-4471 Burger House 6913 Hillcrest 214-361-0370 Chip’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 4530 W. Lovers Ln. 214-691-2447
East Hampton Sandwich Co. 6912 Snider Plaza 214-363-2888 Gazeebo Burgers 5950 Royal Ln. 214-368-3344 Goff’s Hamburgers 6401 Hillcrest 214-520-9133 Great American Hero 4001 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-2070 Hunky’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 3930 Cedar Springs 214-522-1212 Jake’s Hamburgers 2702 McKinney, #101 214-754-8001 Jersey Mike’s Subs 3001 Knox St. 214-520-7827 5301 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-7611 8411 Preston Rd., #118 214-691-7827 Mooyah Burger 6713 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-987-2666 Potbelly Sandwich Shop 5921 Forest Ln., #100 972-392-7771 Smashburger 4235 W. NW Hwy, #100 972-220-1222 Snuffer’s 8411 Preston Rd, #112 214-265-9911 Subway – SMU area 6935 Hillcrest 214-444-9068 Village Burger – West Village 3699 McKinney 214-443-9998
Wild About Harry’s – Katy Trail Serving up Harry’s mother's recipe of creamy frozen custard in many flavors made daily, award-winning hot dogs & a friendly atmosphere, Harry's has become the place to eat and relax for everyone. Open: 10 am – 10 pm, 7 days a week. www.wildaboutharrys.com 3113 Knox St. 214-520-3113
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CHINESE Howard Wang’s China Grill 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-954-9558 4343 N.W. Hwy, #345 214-366-1606 Royal China 6025 Royal Ln., #201 214-361-1771 Wang’s Chinese Café 6033 Luther Ln. 214-265-1688 COFFEE & SPECIALTIES Drip Coffee Co. 4343 W. Lovers Ln. 214-599-7800 Oak Lawn Coffee 2720 Oak Lawn 214-219-5511 Sip Stir Cafe 3800 McKinney, #180 214-443-9100 Starbucks 2801 Allen St., #180 214-965-9696 3216 Knox St. 214-520-2273 4343 W. NW Hwy. 214-654-0704 Union Coffee Shop 5622 Dyer St. 214-242-9725 ECLECTIC Angela’s Cafe 7979 Inwood Rd. 214-904-8122 Black-Eyed Pea 3857 Cedar Springs 214-521-4580 Bread Winners Café & Bakery 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-4940 5560 W. Lovers, #260 214-351-3339 Buzzbrews 4334 Lemmon Ave. 972-521-4334 Café Brazil 3847 Cedar Springs. 214-461-8762 Café Express 5600 W. Lovers, #109 214-352-2211 Denny’s 2030 Market Ctr. Blvd. 214-749-6215
Dick’s Last Resort 2211 N. Lamar, #100 214-747-0001 Eden Rest. & Pastries 4416 W. Lovers Ln. 972-267-3336 Henry’s Majestic 4900 McKinney Ave. 469-893-9400 Lucky’s Cafe 3531 Oak Lawn 214-522-3500 The Rustic 3656 Howell St. 214-730-0596 Stoneleigh P 2926 Maple Ave. 214-871-2346 ETHIOPIAN Dallul 2515 Inwood Rd, #117 214-353-0805 FRENCH Rise No 1 Salon de Souffle 5360 W. Lovers, #220 214-366-9900 Toulouse Café & Bar 3314 Knox St. 214-520-8999 Whisk Crepes Café 1888 Sylvan Ave. 469-353-9718 GERMAN Kuby’s Sausage House 6601 Snider Plaza 214-363-2231 GREEK Greek Isles 5934 Royal Ln. 214-234-7662 Little Greek 9665 N. Central Exwy. 214-696-1234 Do you have a favorite area restaurant or bar you want to see listed in this Directory? If so, please call:
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HISTORY ON THE TRAIL
Project positioning and the evolution of office buildings By Wayne Swearingen
This will be the first in a new series of seven stories In the 1970s and and the lessons I have ’80s, numerous oflearned and hope to pass fice and mixed use deon to younger readers. velopments in DFW I truly believe that only entered the market. by learning from history Competition was so can we avoid making fierce only the projects the same mistakes again. which were “Positioned Surely, we can reverse and Branded” with prothe “dumbing down” fessional marketing and of America and stupid pre-leasing expertise Wayne Swearingen trends like political corwere the most successrectness and re-writing ful. I could list 10 which history. come to mind. Today, this is a lost I was fortunate to have entered art. I am constantly testing the leasthe commercial real estate business ing brokers and general public about in 1962 and met some true visionprojects today on the market or aries in the ’60s and ’70s. Most of coming to market, and I get a blank us had military backgrounds and stare … wrong or no perception. didn’t have to take ethics classes for Perception becomes reality. licensing. Shortly after WWII, the JENKINS cont'd from page 1
in Dallas. This has not been a precipitous decision. The decision was made last Thursday after a thorough assessment.” Griffith added: “My goal is to be as respectful of Michael as possible, so he can move on to his next assignment. I’m sure his company, Leisure and Recreation Concepts (LARC), will be successful with his full-time leadership there. “Meanwhile, the DSM board is looking forward to opening a new chapter, determining what it’s going to take to be much more competitive in the market,” Griffith said. Suzanne and David Palmlund chaired this year’s DSM Curtain Call gala, Cirque du Musicale. Suzanne said, “We are deeply saddened by the way Michael Jenkins was treated. He and his wife Wendy were to us Dallas Summer Musicals, and the reason we took the Chairmanship of the 2016 Gala was because of the respect we had for Michael. He is DSM.” “Matters like these should be handled offstage and not in a public forum. It is of little benefit to either the DSM organization or to Mr. Jenkins,” said Miki Bone, managing director, Contemporary Theatre of Dallas. Marca Lee Bircher is a retired theater teacher with 30 years tenure at Woodrow Wilson High School and is a judge for DSM’s High School Musical Theater Awards (HSMTA). She said, “I have always appreciated [Michael’s] commitment to quality shows that are suitable for the whole family. As a life-long teacher, I know the impact that the arts can have on the lives of young people and Michael was instrumental in bringing in the HSMTA program, greatly enriching the lives of countless students. I have always believed that it is the primary function of the arts to enhance our culture and elevate our civilization, which has been exemplified in the exceptional quality of the shows Michael has produced, as well as the level of excellence of the shows he has booked. He will be greatly missed. I wish him the best.” Dallas Director/Choreographer Michael Serrecchia said, “I think Michael was such a great asset to our city. For years he provided such consistently high-quality entertainment for us. The Music Hall under his leadership continued as a cultural institution that we all could count on. I cannot tell you how much I miss the Broadway Contemporary Series at the Majestic. Michael and I had planned on working together at some point, but, unfortunately, that hasn’t happened … yet.”
first wave of office buildings were developed by banks and insurance companies. Examples were: Republic Bank Tower, First National Bank Tower, Mercantile Bank Buildings, Southland Center and Fidelity Union Towers. The latter is where I started in real estate, worked and learned … 1962-68. In 1968, I began my four-year transition to brokerage at Henry S. Miller Company. Henry Jr. (Mr. Miller) recruited me, became my mentor and asked me to form an Office Buildings Division. Over four years, we opened offices for Miller in Fort Worth, San Antonio and Houston, each with an office project leasing assignment. In 1968, Miller moved into One Main Place, which was the first of three planned buildings on the West End of downtown.
Clark Willingham was on the DSM Board when Tom Hughes passed away and Michael was hired. He commented, “I’m sad for DSM, for Michael and for Dallas.” Craig Holcomb, executive director of Friends of Fair Park and former city Councilman said, “I have worked with Michael Jenkins for almost 25 years. He has always been professional, a gentleman and a great supporter of Fair Park as a whole. His love for musical theater knows no bounds.” Jenkins went to work as a kid painting seat numbers in the Cotton Bowl, prior to his stint at ushering in the Music Hall when he was 14. He and Tom Hughes worked together as ushers and both under the leadership of Charlie Meeker. The three gentlemen would become the only three leaders of Dallas Summer Musicals in its 76-year history. Theatre Three’s Acting Artistic Director,
Main Place marked the paradigm shift to developer-owned projects. Two and Three Main Place were never built. Mr. Miller was most respected by and close friends with the Thompsons, owners of 7-Eleven, Trammell Crow and other pioneers. One day, Mr. Miller and I were invited to meet with Trammell Crow in his office in Stemmons Towers. Here I saw the “open office concept” for the first time. Trammell shared a partner’s desk with Bob Glaze. There was one small conference room where we met. Trammell explained that he had formed a relationship with one of the largest insurance companies and together they planned to build a major office tower in Downtown Dallas. They had no site, so our job was to find
Bruce R. Coleman, had this to say: “Michael Jenkins and Theatre Three founder Jac Alder were good friends. Jac would often speak with Michael about the ecology of the local arts scene and the business side of the arts. Jac Alder had a tremendous amount of respect for Mr. Jenkins, as do we all.” Sally Soldo Veon is a respected actor with a long history in Dallas theater, which started
a location and tie it up ASAP, and, by the way, the steel had already been purchased and was ready to be shipped. Mr. Miller assigned the land acquisition to Jay Green, a long-term veteran Miller broker. I was assigned the job of leasing the 1,100,000 plus 40-story tower to be built with NO pre-leasing. The next story will cover 2001 Bryan Tower, naming, positioning, marketing and leasing. Then there will be subsequent stories about five more projects successfully positioning and marketed after forming my own company. Wayne Swearingen, CRE, is a principal at Barclay Commercial Group and lives adjacent to the Katy Trail. Contact him at wswearingen@ barclaycom.com.
at DSM. She is currently archivist for DSM and said, “As an employee, I can say Michael is good at acknowledging and treating everyone with respect.” Jenkins said, “Dallas Summer Musicals has become part of the cultural fabric of the City of Dallas, and I hope that not only the children’s programs I began will continue, but the musicals will continue, into the bright future.”
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DALLAS SYMPHONY
Reinhardt chosen assistant conductor
Music Director Jaap September 2016, for the duvan Zweden and the Dallas ration of the 2016/17 season. Symphony Orchestra "I'm delighted to join (DSO) announced the DSO as the new assisWednesday the appointtant conductor, and I am ment of Ruth Reinhardt looking forward to workas assistant conductor. In ing with Jaap van Zweden,” this role, she will conduct Reinhardt said. “This is a youth concerts, select DSO truly world class partneron the GO and ReMix ship, and I'm thrilled to series performances, Dallas become part of the DSO Symphony Community family." and Parks Concerts and Reinhardt was born in other performances as asSaarbrücken, Germany, and Photo courtesy of DSO signed. She will also regurecently graduated with Ruth Reinhardt. larly assist the music direca master of music degree tor and guest conductors in conducting from The in the preparation of the orchestra for Texas Juilliard School, where she studied with Instruments Classical Series concerts. Alan Gilbert. Reinhardt was recently Reinhardt will begin her duties as appointed Conducting Fellow with the Dallas Symphony assistant conductor in Seattle Symphony for the 2015/16 season
and was a Tanglewood Conducting Fellow in 2015. She is currently Associate Conducting Fellow of the Taki Concordia program under Marin Alsop and conductor of the New York City based ÆON Ensemble, with whom she led a collaboration with the Kronos Quartet. “Ruth Reinhardt demonstrates the culture of artistic maturity and musical excellence as exemplified by Jaap van Zweden and the musicians of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra,” Jonathan Martin, president and CEO of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, said. “As new and established initiatives continue to bloom and take root, we expect Ruth will be an important catalyst of engagement and a wonderful ambassador to our audiences and to the arts community around Dallas and North Texas.” — Dallas Symphony Orchestra Media Department
MENTAL HEALTH
Time to remove the stigma By Lynette Payne
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makes people too ashamed to get the help they need. “X Amount of Words,” by Until mental health is the Houston alt-rock band Blue taken out of the realm of social stigma and regarded October, explores lead singer as essential to productive life Justin Furstenfeld’s battle with as food and shelter, bipolar disorder: the barriers to people Relapse seeking preventaPrevent trigger tive mental health intent services will remain Now drown formidable. High strung Steven, a boy of 10 Say X amount of lived with his grandwords parents because both You're solar, parents had addiction Lynette Payne bipolar issues. When he started Panic disorder therapy, he was angry, Seems harder and harder suicidal, failing his classes and and harder beating up on his seven-yearStill you try to control it old sister and classmates. His Mental illness is one of comments were: “I want to kill the last unspoken afflictions, myself” (he threatened to slit his with references often buried in throat); “I hate myself;” “nothlyrics. It is a refreshing deparing will ever work out for me.” ture from headlines that senSteven is not alone. The sationalize tragedy perpetratstatistics of the impact of mental ed by someone with mental illness are staggering. Mental illness, which instills fear and illness is now the leading cause
of disability for persons five years of age and older, with a higher percentage suffering with mental illness than the most frequent physical conditions of youth, including asthma and diabetes. Suicide is the second cause of death of adolescents aged 15 to 19 in Texas. In order to move beyond the headlines of tragedy, people must be able to seek therapy without shame. A change of attitude is critical so that therapy can be compared to receiving help for chronic ailments such as a bad back, migraines and allergies. Research has shown that therapy is an effective treatment that offers the skills to cope and manage emotional issues. The data supports the fact that early intervention, including family support, can help to break the cycle of dysfunction seen in generations of patients. For Steven, therapy gave him permission to be angry and provided empathy, not judgment.
He learned what he can control and developed skills to cope with what he can’t. After therapy, he progressed to perfect attendance and was on honor roll. In 2013, May was declared National Mental Health Awareness Month, with the goal of building awareness and bringing the issue of mental health into the forefront in order to fight the stigma surrounding mental illness. Now is the time to take mental health out of the shadows and create an environment of safety and acceptance through open dialog, education and advocacy for accessible and equal mental healthcare. You can help to remove the stigma by starting the conversation today — for a stronger more productive community. Lynette Payne is executive director of the nonprofit Galaxy Counseling Center. For the past 40 years, Galaxy has provided counseling services for 60,000 families, couples, groups, individuals and children ages three and up in the DallasFort Worth metroplex. Contact Lynette and Galaxy Counseling Center at 972-272-4429.
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EARTH PEOPLE
How moms are teaming up for Mother Earth
By Anna Clark
record of 58,000 attendees. From the heads of sustainability from major corpoMother’s Day celebrates the rations to representatives from contribution that women make the Evangelical Environmental to their families, but Network and the Log what about the conCabin Republicans, tribution that moms the diversity of priare making to Mother vate, public and Earth? I recently modnonprofit exhibitors erated the “Moms is unmatched. Our Making a Difference” panel, which included panel at Earth Day three grassroots adTexas, the world’s largvocates and a public Anna Clark health expert — all est Earth Day event. My conversation with mothers — reflected four national climate leaders the perspectives of those closilluminated ways that mothers est to our planet’s youngest are actively healing our planet stakeholders. 365 days a year. As Gretchen Dahlkemper, “We felt it was important national field director for to dedicate a stage for this the 750,000-strong Moms important conversation,” said Clean Air Force, observed, Trammell S. Crow, founder “Becoming a mother changes of Earth Day Texas, the nayou — and discussing the tional conference he launched power of motherhood at Earth in 2011. The scion of a real Day Texas inspired me to ban estate family, Crow had the together to tackle climate notion to convene hundreds change, the biggest challenge of exhibitors for three days of facing our families. No famconversation and education ily is exempt from the health in Dallas, a city known for impacts of climate change. conspicuous consumption. Together we can ensure that And the evidence is in: Crow’s all families, whether in Texas idea was just crazy enough to or Pennsylvania, Republican work. This year’s event drew or Democrat, have a healthy a record crowd of 130,669, an and safe world to live in.” increase of more than 100 perTina Beattie, chair cent over the previous highest of ConservAmerica and anna@earthpeopleco.com
co-owner of Top Line Restaurants, also applauded the event for its diversity. “Really, this is the only event of its kind that is trying to bridge all people from all perspectives on this topic,” Beattie said. Much needs to be accomplished, and much of it isn’t easy. Because environmental issues are political, they tend to be divisive. But mothers are seeking ways to bridge the political divide because too much is at stake. “The message that gets lost is that this is really about our health,” said Dr. Susan Pacheco, associate professor of Pediatric Medicine at University of Texas Health Systems, Houston. Other pediatric researchers echo Dr. Pacheco on the Harvard School of Public Health website, which posts continual updates covering new research into the dangerous effects change on our children’s health. The health impacts don’t stop at our kids — they touch all of us. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the health effects of climate of disruptions caused by climate change include increased respiratory and cardiovascular
disease, injuries and premature deaths related to extreme weather events, changes in the prevalence and geographical distribution of food- and water-borne illnesses and other infectious diseases, and threats to mental health. How mothers and others can make a difference. Laura Turner Seydel, co-founder and board chair of Mothers & Others for Clean Air, believes that small actions lead to significant change. Since co-founding her organization 10 years ago, Seydel and her partner have since joined forces with the American Lung Association of the SE to advance their mission. Seydel’s advice covered a range of actions that moms can take to make a difference for climate change: • Lead by example and reinforce good stewardship behaviors of water and energy conservation. Always turn off the lights and television when you leave a room. Take shorter showers (turning off the flow of water while lathering). This conserves a significant amount of water, as well as the energy used to pump and clean the water that more than likely comes
THEATER
Music Hall transformed to DSM’s Cirque
Photo by Chris Waits
after the event she knew she took the right direction. Dinner was served at buffet stations throughout the area, with a handy map of the stations in the evening’s playbill. And the playbill in itself was another work of art. While Suzanne had oversight of the pages, April Bosworth gets credit for managing its production, including exquisite cover art, along with all the art and costumes for the event. The entertainment was in keeping with the Cirque theme, with acrobatics, aerobatics and contortionists that took your breath away. As committee chairs, the Palmlunds took charge of the CC
David and Suzanne Palmlund.
By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
There’s volunteerism and then there’s voluntarism. They mean the same thing. But there’s a difference between volunteers and superstars. Suzanne and David Palmlund fall into the latter category. As chairs of 2016’s Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) Curtain Call Gala (CC), Cirque du Musicale, these people know how to throw a party. That is precisely what Suzanne Palmlund had in mind when she accepted the responsibility of gala chairs for herself and her husband, David Palmlund, from her long-time friend, Wendy (Mrs. Michael A.) Jenkins. Saturday evening, April 23, at the Music Hall at Fair Park, DSM supporters attended the annual fund raising gala, which was more like Curtain Call on steroids this year. The spectacular Cirque theme was carried out in every nook and cranny, from the moment you were greeted at the door by colorfully costumed Cirque entertainers. The costumed actors strolled throughout the gala, posing for photos with the guests. Throughout the lobby and the M restaurant space, festive decorations covered every inch of floor space, wall space and overhead. During a cocktail reception, several magicians strolled throughout performing mindboggling tricks. Rather than the traditional seated dinner, Suzanne wanted to transform the space into one big party, where guests could mingle and engage. Guests were over the moon about the new style, and they did mingle and engage. It also lent itself well to the silent auction, at which guests could meander at their own pace. There were tables for 10 in the lobby for anyone who wished to choose their food and then take a seat. The hostess knew she was taking a risk, straying from tradition, but
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air pollution. Join Mothers & Others for Clean Air or Moms Clean Air Force and participate in a stroller brigade. • Finally, this is election season. Let your elected officials know that clean air and tackling the issues of climate change are important to the health and wellbeing of your family. Seydel’s last point captures the real task at hand: political activation. Our panel’s attendees agreed. As greenminded mom and sustainability consultant Tiana Lightftoot Svendsen observed after the event, “It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the severity of the problem. But as I tuck my toddler into bed and he wheezes his way to sleep, I hope that every mom (and every person who has ever had a mom) will commit to reaching out to their congressperson and asking that s/he supports legislation that will support a habitable planet and ensure that everyone, especially our children, can breathe a little easier.” It’s a reminder that while Earth Day and Mother’s Day certainly have value, the biggest difference that moms can make happens on Election Day.
committee, leading everyone to work to their strengths. Often in the nonprofit world, “chairs” may be figureheads, in name only, who rely on the staff to do the legwork. Suzanne told us she’s been working on the event along with some key volunteers for a year. She oversaw every detail, even helping make 600 flowers. David Palmlund headed up the underwriting task, which was a big one. Suzanne was insistent that her family be at the celebration, saying it was non-negotiable. The Palmlund’s five children, and six of eight grandchildren on the scene among other family, gathered from Maine, Denver and Houston. “People didn’t want to leave; they were having such a good time. After consuming 30 pounds of jelly beans, they probably had a sugar rush,” Suzanne quipped. “DSM was amazing to work with on the project,” she added.
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Scene Around Town
By Sally Blanton
sallyblanton455@gmail.com
Society Editor
Kids in the Kitchen
Travel Talk
Junior League Program Boys and Girl’s Club
Alana Jones, Bre’asia Hughes, Rebecca Hobson, Founder Yvonne Crum President Meredith Mosley and Xzion Evans
Chair Taylor Fisher, Kristin Moore, Meredith Mosley Rebecca Hobson
Bill Caruth shares with students St. John’s Episcopal School
Back row: Sheri Barragree, Cindy Goodman, Curt Hursh, Dennis Ellis, Joanne Shuey, Kristin Moore Front row: Jamie Lopez, Jayden Roddy, Courtney Wilson
Minnie Jean and Bill Caruth
Habitat for Humanity
Mortgage Burning Party Home of Sarah and Alan Losinger
CEO Bill Hall, Sarah and Alan Losinger
Ruby Moore, Tina Garcia, Habitat homeowner Annie Roberson
TEXO Awards Gala
Lisa and Clay Cooley
Arboretum Appreciation Dinner
Distinguished Building The Gaylord
John Brown, Patty O’Neil, Stephen Bruszer, Paula Whisenant, Benjamin Torrie
Scott and Marcy Wallace
Sponsored by Topgolf Dallas Arboretum
Topgolf executives Melissa Searles, Tiffany Brush, Allyson Brown, Christie Dickens, Jennifer Castro
Mary Jo Hoch, Mark Wolf, Board Chair, Dallas Arboretum, Meridith Hayes, Karen Fry, Weston Pugh
Mike Gosslee, Sharon Ballew of C.C. Young, Kirk Wiginton of Amegy Bank
ARLINGTON HALL & LEE PARK
Junior Conservancy ‘Day at the Races’ By David Mullen
Donors and volunteers
show love and care in Dallas
MUSIC IS OUR WEAPON
Alzheimer's, Autistic, Psychiatric and PTSD patients are given powerful tools via special music programs
By Sally Blanton
Outing, facility ambassadors, event staff, blog writers and photographers and videographers.
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 O ur goal is to use music as a catalyst to
increase overall well-being for individuals across any care setting. Music is universal. For anyone and everyone, music opens the door to a personal, internal dialogue that speaks to each individual's heart, mind and soul. In the healthcare industry there is an overall lack of emotional care. And more so, there is the lack of tools to bring about this emotion. Our music program utilizes the new age technology needed to win this fight. From those who stand face-to-face with the worst of life’s hardships, it is our mission to use music is our weapon to fight for the betterment of our humanity one song at a time. Ashley Brightwell and JP Maloney founded the organization in 2013.
QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the
calendar? On June 23, we will be a part of the “Decks in The Park.” It Dallas' largest outdoor summer concert series held at Klyde Warren Park on the last Thursday of each month. Free and family friendly!
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Q What is rewarding about your job?
A The biggest reward is seeing my passion
become my purpose. Using something that I love to change lives is all I could ever ask for. I get to witness the true impact, especially in the moment. It is a very beautiful and motivating experience. It never gets old. It only gets more substantial. But it also goes beyond the moment. When you hear from family members down the line that talk about the real impact we made in their lives, that’s when you see your efforts really live on.
Q H ow many clients are served each year?
is year we plan to outfit around 100 A Th
memory care communities, five Autism Care Centers, five Psychiatric Hospitals, and we are about to venture into the VA Hospitals to work with individuals suffering from PTSD.
QW hat percentage amount actually reaches those in need?
A Seventy percent of our income goes back to the program.
QW hat are your critical needs now, be-
sides money donations? Expanding our network. Come aboard and help our cause.
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Q What sort of volunteer jobs are available?
A Volunteer for our Music Discovery
Q S uppose your nonprofit received a
$20,000 check in the mail today … where would it immediately be put to good use? In each facility, there is the need for supplying all equipment, software, training and maintenance needed to implement our program. Our second priority is to develop our Music Is Our Weapon Online Community.
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QW hat does the future hold for your nonprofit?
A We look to integrate our cause into the
music industry by raising awareness and engagement of our cause.
J.P. Maloney, co-founder and executive director, answered this week’s questions.
david@katytrailweekly.com Lee Park Junior Conservancy will host the 8th annual “Day at the Races,” on Saturday, May 7 from 4-7:30 p.m.. The ‘Day at the Races’ is the largest fundraising event for Arlington Hall & Lee Park each year, and funds raised are used to support Dallas’ Central Park, often referred to as the “front lawn” of Dallas. Guests are invited to sip mint juleps, enjoy fine Southern cuisine, dress in their Derby finest which includes hats for the ladies and gentlemen — there is a Best Dressed and Best Hat competition — and then stroll along the lawn to engage in lawn games, a “wagering” wall, silent auction and more. This year’s silent auction features a remarkable limited edition timepiece created by Longines and donated by Bailey Banks & Biddle. To commemorate American Pharoah’s quest of the 2015 Triple Crown, Longines created a special edition Conquest Classic timepiece (right). Exclusive to the U.S. market, this watch features a brown leather strap and brown dial designed to match American Pharoah’s actual coat color. The timepiece — number 20 of the 20 Rose Gold special editions — has a retail value of $13,500. The proceeds will go to the nonprofit Lee Park & Arlington Hall Conservancy charged with caring for the park and Photo courtesy of Longines Hall. To bid on the watch, please contact gaydonnell@leeparkconservancy.org. Recently named one of the best spring events for Dallasites, the “Day at the Races” will feature live music from the Jordan Kahn Orchestra. Lee Park has provided residents a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life for more than 100 years and boasts 20 acres of pathways, rolling lawns, trees and gardens along Turtle Creek. Limited tickets for $150 are still available for purchase at dallasderbyparty.com through Friday, May 6 at 6 p.m. Tickets at the door are $200.