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Stork delivers African elephant calf On Tuesday, The Dallas Zoo announced a big new arrival: a male African elephant calf (right) born to Mlilo, one of the elephants rescued from droughtstricken Swaziland this spring. The calf stands Photo courtesy of Dallas Zoo about three feet tall, and his tiny trunk is just more than a foot long. He weighs 175 pounds, which is on the low end of the 150- to 300-pound range for newborn African elephants. A low birth weight isn’t surprising, given the difficult conditions in Swaziland during his 22-month gestation. The unnamed calf is active and exploring the barn, although he doesn’t get too far from mom. — Laurie Holloway
Heritage Village ripe for pickin’ Dallas Heritage Village and the Bluegrass Heritage Foundation will present the Third Annual Front Porch Showdown, (left) Saturday, June 4, 4-7 p.m., at Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S. Photo by Drew Timmons Harwood St. Gates open at noon, and all historic buildings will be open for touring until 6 p.m. Performing on the Main Street Stage, bluegrass bands compete for cash prizes with winners chosen by the audience. Tickets are available at dallasheritagevillage.org or by calling 214-413-3669. — Elizabeth Lenart
Cleanup of Turtle Creek rescheduled The next cleanup initiative of Turtle Creek (right) has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the Beasley steps located at Hall Street on the Katy Trail. This will also replace the previously Photo by Rick Turner scheduled June 18 cleanup. Volunteers will walk the Turtle Creek shore on both sides to pick up any litter. Starbucks coffee, pickers and trash bags will be provided. Volunteers are asked to wear proper no-slip shoes (hiking boots ideal), gloves and bring their own water. — S. Clarke
Governor speaks at Old Parkland Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke about the critical need for the highest quality research as a way to continue to accelerate Texas universities and the state’s economy during a Southwestern Medical Photo courtesy of Southwestern Medical Foundation Robert B. Rowling with Gov. Greg Abbott. Foundation event on Monday, May 9 at Old Parkland. Abbott spoke about “Research Talent and Its Impact in Driving the Future of Texas,” as part of the “Leading the Conversation on Health” series bringing together a community of thought leaders to better understand the strides being made in biomedical research, medical education and patient care in the Dallas area. — Laurey Peat
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‘National Parks Adventure 3D’ makes Dallas debut By Taylor McDonnell taylor@mayadpr.com
This Memorial Day weekend, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science introduces two new 3D films, curiously cool science demos and activities, quirky collections and more on Friday, May 27-Monday, May 30. Making its Dallas debut Friday, “National Parks Adventure 3D” (narrated by Robert Redford) will take audiences on an off-trail tour of the country’s most beautiful untamed wilderness. Celebrating the National Park Service centennial, the film offers an action-packed expedition through Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, Yosemite, the Everglades and Arches. Also opening Friday, “Flying Monsters 3D” recounts the fascinating story of
Arches National Park in Utah is home to more than 2,000 known arches. prehistoric pterosaurs (ter-uhsawrs) and how they were able to soar (some with wingspans as long as modern jets).
Plus, the Perot Museum’s first fully self-curated exhibition, “Eye of the Collector,” brings together everything from quirky
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and sporty items to ancient artifacts. Highlights include 900 PEZ see 3D on page 6
JUST FOUND
Retailer clearly optimistic about fashion eyeglasses By David Mullen
in the marketplace, which opened up an opportunity for a boutique retail market of higher-end, fashMost estimates state ion frames, to today’s burgeoning that the retail sales market online business. for eyeglasses alone in the When it comes to eyewear, U.S. is $10.5 billion anJeff Brown, owner of Image Eye nually and growing every Wear at 4626 Oak Lawn Ave., has year. The total vision care Photo by David Mullen seen it all. Jeff Brown. market, which includes “I married into the business,” sunglasses and contact Brown said. “My wife’s father was lenses, generates more than $34.5 billion one of the co-founders of Royal Optical. in sales in the U.S. yearly. It started in 1971. When we sold it, it The category has evolved from a time had grown to be the third largest optical where the optometrist’s office was the in the country behind Pearle and Sears, only place to go for eyeglasses, and then which had more stores. the mass market retailers — including de“I actually have an accounting backpartment stores — began making inroads ground,” Brown said. Royal had gone
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public in 1983 and sold in 1989. “I helped get systems put in place before we went public. I also took over the leasing and helped open stores all around the country. When we sold it, we had about 230 JCPenney stores to go along with our other stores. “I stayed with the new company and continued to develop a relationship with JCPenney and the new owners,” Brown said. “When I really started on my own was March 1990. I was going to a basketball game with Lester Melnick. He had a ladies store; about a 27,000 square foot store at Preston [Road] and Royal [Lane]. “At the time, they were remodeling for see EYEGLASSES on page 11
CONCERT
Dallas’ performing arts collaborate rather than compete By Shari Goldstein Stern
to spokespersons for each organization, Something magical hapartistic colpens when you combine the laborations like vocal artistry of the Dallas this one are Opera, the sophistication of not a trend, but the Dallas Opera Orchestra, a sign of the and the grace and fluidity future. of the Dallas Black Dance When Theater II on the same stage “Show Boat” at the elegant Margot and was first proPhoto courtesy of Turtle Creek Chorale Bill Winspear Opera House. duced in 1927, Turtle Creek Chorale collaborates with Uptown Players in a unique producPerfection. It happened last it introduced tion of “Sweeney Todd” at Dallas City Performance Hall. month when the groundthe subject breaking American classic, of biracial relationships, and it was one of the first times that Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein’s “Show Boat” played to black and white performers shared the stage with equal billing audiences so immersed in the collaboration, patrons did not on Broadway. Both the content and the performers of Dallas’ want it to end. compelling production revisited the theme almost nine deAfter Dallas Opera’s Morris Robinson as Joe filled the cades later to a captivated audience. theater with the musical’s legendary “Ol’ Man River” in his The Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal general director and mesmerizing, operatic bass voice, the applause didn’t stop for CEO, Keith Cerny, said, “One of my goals since coming to at least a minute or so, far longer than the usual few seconds, The Dallas Opera six years ago has been to seek out impactful while the audience soaked in and praised what they had just artistic collaborations with our peers in the Arts District, and heard. Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) was one of the arts orgaThis has to be the first time for most patrons to enjoy musinizations at the top of that wish list.” cal theater actors, a professional dance company and opera stars While this is hardly the first time DBDT has collaborated collaborating on one stage. When the production is such an with other arts organizations, DBDT founder Ann Williams iconic, original musical in American history, it would be hard said, “This is a unique adventure of two resident companies of to forget. A free simulcast of the show at the AT&T Stadium in see COLLABORATE on page 11 Arlington brought a technical component to the mix. According
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Plane travel is so plain, it's a pain By David Mullen
going to a national convention. The seat in front of me and next to me was vacant. Two Driving down Lemmon people from the company came Avenue, it hit me. I really miss on and asked me if I would the Prince of Hamburgers. switch seats. Normally yes, but It was such a piece of nosit would inhibit my ability to talgia even when work. The guy in the winit was around … dow seat in front moved Congratulations to to the seat next to me. our fine environFine, but I still felt guilty mental writer Naima and why should I? It was Montacre on her my seat, and they weren’t 100th contribution married. Once in flight, David Mullen the bell rung and the guy to the humble and loveable Katy Trail in front of me leaned his Weekly … With great relucseat back so far that I couldn’t tance, I had to do something get my tray out anyway. On the this weekend that was once enway back in coach, I talked to an viable and now rued. Or rude. airline employee that was markI had to get on an airplane. ing the days off of a calendar on Remember when you dressed his way to retirement. Once at up, everyone — especially the Terminal D in DFW, I decided flight attendants — was pleasto have a Bloody Mary while ant, you looked forward to a waiting for my bags. “That will good meal and to your next be $14.70,” the bartender said. trip. Not anymore, and it didn’t This was a well drink, and she take long for the travel portion didn’t even bother to put garof the excursion to go downnish in the glass. “Wait. What?” hill. First of all, I am all for the I said. The guy next to me said, privatizing the TSA. They must “Hey, she doesn’t set the prices.” be rejects from the DMV. They I paused for a minute, asked him are uncaring, suspicious and “to please mind his own busiprovide no confidence that they ness” (or something like that) are competent in doing their and waited for my change from jobs that we taxpayers are paya $20. She gave me four $1 bills. ing for. And while I am at it, I was so hot that I didn’t notice privatize American Airlines. that she had shorted me one (Oh, wait a minute. They are dollar, but I will be damned if I already private.) Anyway, eswas not going to get my 30 cents. caping a cavity search, I made Veins surfacing on my forehead, it to the aisle seat in first class I said to the bartender that I (I cashed AAdvantage miles, so had been shortchanged and had don’t start) that I had carefully to remind the vociferous felselected months ago because low next to me that “silence is I knew I was going to have to golden” (or something like that). work on the plane. The aircraft She returned with a quarter and was full of people from the three pennies. And of course, I same construction company still left her two bucks. So a short david@katytrailweekly.com
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HOUSE CALL
Earlier better for colon screening By Dr. Kim Washington
having the first colonoscopy ten years younger than the diagnosis of a first-degree relative — for example, Should we be screening if your father was diagnosed with for colon cancer earlier? The colon cancer at age 40, the son or current recommendations are daughter should get their first colofor colonoscopy to begin at age noscopy at age 30. 50 and continue every three to But is this enough? The inciten years afterwards dependdence of new cases of colon and recing on the findings — more tal cancer in patients younger than Dr. Washington age 50 in the U.S. is nearly 13,000 frequent colonoscopies if polyps are found and less frequent per year and increasing. This numwhen no polyps are found. This age was ber has increased by nearly 1.5 percent every determined several decades ago based on the year since 1992, based on the Surveillance, evidence that colon and rectal cancer most Epidemiology and End Results registries. commonly occurred in patients greater than This should raise a few eyebrows. There 55 years of age. But have the times changed? are very few cancers in our country with Based on the American Cancer Society, the a yearly percentage increase of this level incidence (number of occurrences) of colon and that has not received national attention. As rectal cancers and the mortality of those with the health care providers, we tell patients that disease older than the age of 50 has decreased colon cancer is likely the only cancer (other in recent years. This is likely due to consisthan lung cancer) that we can nearly elimitent, targeted surveillance. Every primary care nate due to screening. This has become false physician who evaluates a patient in this age for those who are younger than 50 years old group considers colonoscopy. But what about with no family history of colon cancer. those patients who are younger than age 50? Maybe someone will listen to the pleas There are currently guidelines for paof all those young families who are now battients to get colonoscopies younger than the tling advanced colon and rectal cancer. The general age. If you have symptoms that could evidence proves that earlier screening would be related to a colon problem such as abdom- save thousands of lives in this country. How inal pain not explained by other pathology many more late stage diagnoses do we need or, most notably, if a first-degree relative was before we make a policy change? diagnosed with colon cancer younger than Dr. Kimberly Washington, a general age 60, you qualify for a colonoscopy earlier surgeon at Highlander Surgical Associates than age 50. For the patients in the latter in Arlington, maintains an interest in category, the current guidelines recommend health education and advocacy.
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CRIME WATCH
May 19 – 8:30 a.m. 5300 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75235) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect pried the complainant’s vehicle’s rear window open and stole the third row seats. May 19 – 6 p.m. 4300 Block, Congress Ave. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole a plant stand from the complainant’s patio. May 19 – 7 p.m. 3300 Block, Maple Ave. (75219) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle. May 20 – 6:15 a.m. 3800 Block, Congress Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Business: An unknown suspect cut the lock on the door gaining entry to the establishment. May 20 – 8 a.m. 4100 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Theft of Property: The suspect stole a catalytic converter from the complainant’s vehicle. May 20 – 9 a.m. 5400 Block, Willis Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Residence: The suspect entered the property through an open window and stole property. May 20 – 9 p.m. 3900 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect keyed the complainant’s vehicle. May 20 – 9:35 p.m. 4600 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) OUR MISSION
Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect pointed a gun at the complainant and demanded money. May 20 – 11:28 p.m. 9800 Block, Starlight Rd. (75220) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect held and beat the complainant with a gun, then stole the complainant’s wallet. May 21 – 5 p.m. 2800 Block, Inwood Rd. (75235) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole construction equipment from the listed location. May 22 – 5:30 a.m. 3200 Block, Turtle Creek Blvd. (75219) Burglary of a Residence: The suspect broke the complainant’s door, entered and stole property. May 22 – 12 p.m. 4400 Block, University Blvd. (75205) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect knocked out the window of the complainant’s locked vehicle. May 22 – 3:10 p.m. 8000 Block, Herb Kelleher Way (75235) Theft of Property: The suspect stole the complainant’s property and fled past TSA security checkpoints. May 23 – 11 p.m. 3900 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s window and stole property. May 24 – 3:35 a.m. 2800 Block, Henderson Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Business: An unknown suspect forced entry into the business and stole property.
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pour, no garnish, well vodka Bloody Mary in a plastic cup at Terminal D near gate 29 cost me $17.72. I am taking the train next time … As it seems like the streets of Dallas are getting increasingly dangerous — and the statistics are bearing that out — a recent event hit home. A popular local restaurateur and my good friend was seriously beaten and robbed on Friday night outside of the Balcony Club at the Lakewood Theater. He suffered broken bones, head wounds and facial lacerations when beaten by a gang of thugs that took his wallet, cell phone and keys. In Lakewood! This is starting to get ridiculous … We lost a friend in William Aiken earlier in the month. A retired worker from Braniff International Airways, William — never Bill — was well known around town at places like Al Biernat’s, Campisi’s, the Stoneleigh P and his beloved Loon. He would call Biernat’s every day to see what the luncheon soup was. We often had lunch together, where he introduced me to the magnificent Osso Buco at Avanti on McKinney Avenue. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees and Tiger Woods, and was quick to say, “I don’t care what anyone else says!” if you disagreed. He could be a grump and then the most loveable person ever moments later. He made me laugh. His wife Sandra made a wonderful request in his obituary. “In lieu of flowers or memorials,” the obituary read, “William would want you to take a loved one to your favorite restaurant.” If you do, be sure to raise a glass of Johnnie Walker to William.
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
Milestone in environmental coverage By Naima Montacer @naimajeannette
This is my 100th article/column for Katy Trail Weekly! I’ve covered a variety of environmental issues that relate to our everyday lives: from water issues, cosmetics, moving, overpopulation, toiletries, viruses, hunting, tea, nuclear energy and many more. If you’re wondering how some of those can be environmental, it’s key to remember that everything we use, ultimately, the resources used to produce the products, come from the environment. Every single thing we do and touch can be related to our impact on this planet. My goal in the last 100 articles has been to bring light to an issue you may have never thought about, inspire you to investigate and encourage you to get out and explore! These articles aren’t one sided; I also get something out of writing them. Naima Montacer Here are my top 5 Dallas things I’ve learned from writing 100 environment focused articles for Katy Trail Weekly. 5. Dallas transportation is an uphill battle. We paint bike lines on car lanes, build more roads for personal vehicles with no sidewalks or alternate transportation options and the future plans lack creativity and forward thinking. We have highly successful commuter trails such as the Katy Trail, which also increased property values but haven’t completed several trail connections to give people an alternate way to commute or experience the city. In Texas, one person was killed every 2 hours 29 minutes in 2014. Driving our gas guzzling vehicles are not good for the planet and dangerous for us, yet we aren’t pushing for alternatives. 4. Architecture in Dallas does have some creativity pockets and many buildings are opting to include Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification in their plans. The U.S. Green Building Council is active and thriving in North Texas helping to design buildings that are sustainable. Home size is still “Texas sized,” but there are a few builders focusing on affordable housing. And don’t forget about the tiny home movement that has also hit the DFW area, with momentum moving forward. 3. The Trinity River is at a make or break point. Construction has destroyed the riparian
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areas, a toll road looms in its future, a dream city park could be on its horizon and what it really needs is to be restored to a healthy ecosystem first. No park on its banks will be successful if the river is not cleaned up. Speaking of parks, it’s amazing how many we have in the DFW area; many I have yet to explore and many readers inform me are worth checking out. In the year of #FindYourPark, have you found yours? 2. People are resistant to change. In many aspects of my life, I am as well. The best way to appreciate your city and encourage change for the better in it, is to get out of it. Even if just for a day, hit the open road and explore what makes
EVERY SINGLE THING WE DO AND TOUCH CAN BE RELATED TO OUR IMPACT ON THIS PLANET. Texas great — open space. Within an hour drive you can get to the country, find a mom and pop restaurant, slow down and reconnect to nature. Or hop on a plane and discover the innovative approaches to sustainability happening around the world. Any travel gives you a unique perspective to bring back to Dallas with an open mind to change for improvement. 1. There is a thriving, large group powering an “underground” environmental movement in Dallas. There are thousands of local passionate people making sure the work they do in their everyday lives has a positive impact on the community and the environment. Often their stories make it into mainstream media and into ground level politics, but as the numbers increase this will happen more. If Earth Day Texas is any indication of the future of environmental initiatives in North Texas, we are headed to a plethora of creative projects. This year, Earth Day Texas hosted record numbers of attendees, exhibitors and speakers all right here in Fair Park — let’s keep that energy going year round. In a world where doing something for the environment is often green washed or done for publicity, let’s hold companies and people accountable to keep it real. Nothing would exist without a healthy functioning environment, so let’s keep it ! Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more at her website EnviroAdventures.com.
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MULL IT OVER
Finding acceptance through rugby
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Beginner’s guide to exercise By Turner Cavender turner@dallasfbbc.com
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The Dallas Diablos head to Nashville this weekend to play in the Bingham Cup.
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david@katytrailweekly.com For the Dallas Diablos amateur rugby team, 2016 is proving to be a very big year. The team is preparing for the prestigious Bingham Cup in Nashville, Tenn., which brings together more than 40 of the best predominantly gay rugby teams in the world for a threeday competition Memorial Day weekend. In August, rugby returns to the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro albeit in a seven man format instead of the traditional 15 player sides. Rugby is one of the world’s most popular sports, played on every continent by millions of participants no matter of their sexual orientation. But for many, including Diablos coach/player Steve Eames, rugby came at a late age. “In junior high school I was a cheerleader,” Eames, 47, said. “And in high school, I was a gymnastics manager. I didn’t start playing rugby until I was 34, which is incredibly late to start playing rugby.” Born in Riverside, Calif. and living in various cities — including El Paso — growing up, Eames had some roots in Washington D.C. “I had just moved to Dallas from Washington D.C. — I wanted to be back in Texas — and I was here for eight months working from home, and the only social outlet I had was the comic book (Zeus) shop. I went back to D.C. over Christmas to see family and friends, and I realized I had a rich social life there that I did not have here in Dallas.” Ironically, the Washington D.C. Renegades is recognized as the first openly gay rugby team in America. “So when
I got back [from D.C.] I said I have to meet people and I had to do something physical,” Eames said. “I had known about them [the Renegades] but I never joined them. So when I got back to Dallas, I Googled ‘gay rugby’ and found the Diablos. And on a very cold night, I went out and watched them run around. At the next practice, I started participating. And I have been with them ever since.” The Diablos practice at the Jewish Community Center at 7900 Northaven Road on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and encourage people to come by. “Anyone is welcome to come out and see what rugby is all about,” Eames said. “If they want to come out and try their hand at it, we will introduce them to it as slowly as we can. Our team is very used to taking people who have never played rugby before and quickly ramp them up to where they do something. For real, it takes about a year to figure out what is going on.” Home games are typically on a Saturday at Lake Highlands Park near White Rock Lake. The team plays a mix of predominantly gay and predominantly straight rugby teams in the area, including teams from Grand Prairie, Denton and other teams from Dallas. “Here in Texas, we play just as any rugby team,” Eames said. “We play any other rugby team at our level because there is a division structure.” They are a member of Division III of the Texas Rugby Union and a voting member of International Gay Rugby Association & Board. Their credo is to be “committed to building a diverse membership of all ethnicities, races, and sexual orientations
throughout DFW.” The Bingham Cup, May 27-29, was named after former collegiate rugby star Mark Bingham, who was lauded as one of the passengers that fought terrorists and died on Sept. 11, 2001 on United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed into a vacant field in Pennsylvania. He had also played for gay rugby clubs in San Francisco and New York when they were in their infancy. The Diablos played their first match in Dec. 2002. Currently enrolled in the MBA program at UNT, Eames is an instructional designer managing training programs for a large corporation. Having been with the Diablos almost from their start, Eames must have encountered prejudice about being part of a gay rugby team. “I have been surprised at how accepting other teams have been,” Eames said. “There may have been minor issues, but that can happen at any point and with anyone. The few times I have heard anything disparaging, the other team handled it. We have close relationships with other teams and invite them to social events. “One of the things that separates rugby from soccer is the after the match, we have what is called ‘the third half,’” Eames said. Both teams are required to socialize after the game, and the home team is required to provide food and beverages. “When we started, we used the same bars that every other team used. But when they got too crowded, we started going to gay bars. And we found that the straight teams were more than excited to go to gay bars. They loved it. Other teams are more than acceptant.”
UPTOWN GIRL
Raise a glass on Memorial Day weekend By Ryann Gordon
ryannbgordon@yahoo.com This weekend is every partygoers fantasy, because it is chock-full of toast-worthy celebrations. In the spirit of Memorial Day, celebrate the holiday by cheers-ing with your friends, family or just the guy standing next to you all weekend long, from Friday to Monday. Whether you are a binge drinker or a sipping connoisseur, expect your glass to be full this weekend — Ryann Gordon quickly emptied, then filled again — with opportunities for you to taste the city’s best drinks and chug a few brews along the way. The celebrations will begin early afternoon Saturday, with parties all around Dallas from downtown to surrounding areas. At noon, May 28, the Deep Ellum Mimosa Walk will take off, and stores will open their doors for participants to sip, shop and toast the holiday early. Snag a mimosa and browse through Deep Ellum’s eclectic selection of shops, from vintage antique markets to high-end boutiques. At this same time begins the National Beer Mile at Fair Park, a fun run for the not-so lighthearted — or weak-stomached. Featuring live music, food and games afterward, the National Beer Mile will commence with a onemile race for runners, walkers, drinkers and partygoers alike. Runners will have four beers to chug as they race toward the finish line — or should I say after-party. (Save 10 percent on tickets with promo code BEERFESTS.) And at 2 p.m., the Corona Electric Beach Party will take over Sisu in Uptown, with DJs and special guests, as well as endless bottles of
cervesa. Rage until the sun goes down and pretend you’re at a cabana in Vegas — minus the cover fee, because entrance is free with RSVP. Then on Sunday, May 29, one of the biggest drinking events of the season is coming to Dallas’ West End. At 4 p.m., the Dallas Margarita Meltdown will begin with restaurants and bars from all around DFW competing in a battle of the bitterest for the title of “Best Margarita.” This event will bring together all of the best margaritas in the area for sampling, tasting and voting — but there can only be one winner. Browse through vendors and snack on food while you try margaritas from more than 30 restaurants in and around Dallas and vote for your favorite. At 5 p.m. on Sunday, the sixth annual Brew-B-Q will take off at Deep Ellum Brewing Company, with live music from local artists, barbecue from Triple G BBQ, a donut eating competition, beer pong, brew, brew and more brew! With all kinds of carnival games, face painting, dunk tanks and a bouncy house to keep the kids occupied and your favorite selection of local beer for the adults, this is a fun event for the whole family. Later that night, pre-Memorial Day parties will set in motion all around town, from Inwood Tavern to Sandaga 813, Colette Club and an all-white bash at the Crowne Plaza, for those of you who are wanting to truly live up their three-day weekend to the fullest. Or if you’re really trying to kick-back for the holiday, take the weekend off and visit one of the surrounding lakes or rivers and drink as much as you want without a single eye around to judge you. It’s memorial weekend, so remember what it was like to be young and carefree — come Tuesday, you’ll be thankful you grew up. And of course, be responsible. It's a zero tolerance weekend in DFW. Don't drink and drive.
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Making the decision to take your own health into your hands and start making a change in your daily routine is a big one, but it’s one that allows for a longer life full of more Turner Cavender activity and less sadness and disease. There are so many benefits to a healthy lifestyle, and we’ve got some tips to get you started. Congratulations on your decision to get in shape and shed pounds! Exercise promises great rewards both physically and mentally, and you won’t be disappointed. After years or months of living a sedentary lifestyle, however, getting back into exercise can be a daunting and overwhelming prospect. You may feel you lack the confidence or know-how to be successful in the fitness world, but don’t let that stop you. Many exercise beginners make mistakes that lead to injury, burnout or lack of results. Don’t let this happen to you. Your personal trainer is by your side to guide you through the ins and outs of exercise, but if you’re still unsure, here are a few helpful tips. Get the OK. Anyone with a heart condition, joint problems, diabetes, high blood pressure or other medical condition who plans to start a new exercise program, should be checked out by a physician. In rare instances, certain health conditions may actually worsen with exercise. Your doctor can recommend the best type of exercise for your condition and provide safety tips while at the gym with your trainer. Start slowly. Couch potato to marathon runner isn’t going to happen overnight. Plan to ease into exercise by starting off slowly and gradually building the intensity and length of your workouts. A gradual reentry into physical fitness reduces your chances for injury, soreness and burnout. Begin with just two days the first week, three the next and so on. Start with a simple exercise like walking. Each workout make it your goal to walk a little farther and a little longer. Equip yourself. Depending on what activity you plan to do, be sure to choose the right equipment. For most, this means buying the right kind of footwear. Without proper cushioning and support you’re more likely to
experience pain or injury in your feet, legs or lower back. Let a professional help you determine the best shoe for the shape of your feet. Other supplies you may need to consider include comfortable workout clothes, a helmet, kneepads and gloves. If your hands aren’t used to hanging from bars or holding certain types of equipment you’ll start to develop calluses. You can wear gloves to avoid this. Warm up and cool down. Before your workout, be sure to warm up your muscles by doing a few minutes of full-body movements (jumping jacks, arm swings, squats or light jogging). After your workout, spend a few minutes cooling down with light exercise and stretches. This routine will help prevent injury and lessen muscle soreness. Make sure to never overstretch yourself; your cool downs should not be painful in any way. Instead your cool down is used to help your heart slow down and get oxygen-rich blood pumping into every part of your body. Don’t skip a cool down either, that’s how you end up with sore muscles for several days after. Know when to stop. Yes, you can expect sore muscles to set in a day or two after exercise if it’s been a while since you’ve moved your body. But if you ever feel pain in the midst of a workout, something’s not right and you should stop what you’re doing after a brief cool-down. Take the following symptoms as a cue to stop: • pain or pressure in your chest, neck, shoulder or left arm • dizziness • breaking out in a cold sweat • irregular heartbeat • muscle cramps • a sharp pain in your joints or bones Go for variety. Jogging on the treadmill day in and day out is sure to get monotonous and boring. Plus, a balanced exercise routine includes cardio, strength training and flexibility exercises. Change things up by alternating the days you focus on cardio and strength training with flexibility exercises mixed in. Rotate which part of the body you focus on throughout the week as well, that way your muscles have time to recover between sessions. While you’ll get the most out of a balanced workout program, the most important thing is to find an exercise you enjoy and stick with it. Turner Cavender, CPT, is owner of Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp and world renown online personal trainer at cavendercoaching.com. “Remember J.A.M.O.D.I., Just a matter of doing it.”
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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event. May 27
2201 N. Field St. Dallas, 75201 214-428-5555
Perot Museum of Nature and Science — Enjoy after-hours access to exhibits, science demos, family-friendly films and hands-on discovery activities as a part of Snore and Explore Sleepovers. Designed for ages 6-12, but teens and adults are welcome as well! 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. $45-$50 per child, $30-$40 per adult.
May 27-28
2301 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3600
Meyerson Symphony Center — Join conductor Jaap van Zweden in a rendition of Mahler’s imaginative fairy tale of chivalry and ambition, “Das klagende Lied.” Principal Clarinet Gregory Raden will also perform Copland’s “Clarinet Concerto.” 7:30 p.m. $49-$416.
May 28
2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, 75201 214-716-4500
Klyde Warren Park — Want to create a better relationship with your dog? Trainer Art Ortiz of DogFit Dallas will provide great tips and tricks to get the results you want! Every fourth Saturday on the East Lawn. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE!
May 29
2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, 75201 214-716-4500
Klyde Warren Park — Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a performance by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra featuring patriotic favorites and beloved classics. In honor of Dallas’ veterans and first responders, and in collaboration with “Carry the Load,” this concert is perfect for the whole family. 8:30 p.m. FREE!
May 31
2520 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 888-454-4353
Dallas City Performance Hall — University of California at Berkeley professor Dacher Keltner, who served as the scientific consultant for Pixar film “Inside Out,” will speak about the science behind the movie, as well as human compassion. 7:30 p.m. $15-$35.
May 31
3699 McKinney Ave. Dallas, 75204 214-520-0394
Magnolia Theatre — Catch the Magnolia’s latest “Big Movie Tuesday” with a screening of the classic film “Hair.” The movie centers around Claude, who leaves the family ranch in Oklahoma for New York, where he becomes indoctrinated into the youth culture and then drafted. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $11.
June 2
2010 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-979-6430
Crow Collection of Asian Art — Take a look at artistic styles in Asia across time in a lecture entitled “Asian Art 101: Figure and Landscape.” Understand unique characteristics of individual cultures and deepen awareness of diversity among artistic traditions in Asia. 6:30 p.m. $20.
Fri 5/27
Picture of the Week That’s not mud. Dallas Zoo VP Sean Greene pays off a bet with the St. Louis Zoo after the Blues beat the Stars in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Send us an item or photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
Photo courtesy of Dallas Zoo
Julia Ward Howe, b. 1819 Rachel Carson, b. 1907 Vincent Price, b. 1911 Louis Gossett, Jr., b. 1936 Jamie Oliver, b. 1975 1969 – Construction began on Disney World in FL.
Sat 5/28
Jim Thorpe, b. 1888 Ian Fleming, b. 1908 Gladys Knight, b. 1944 John Fogerty, b. 1945 Carey Mulligan, b. 1985 1774 – 1st Continental Congress met.
Sun 5/29
Bob Hope, b. 1903 John F. Kennedy, b. 1917 Danny Elfman, b. 1953 Annette Bening, b. 1958 Melissa Etheridge, b. 1961 1942 – Bing Crosby recorded “White Christmas,” bestselling record to date.
Mon 5/30
Memorial Day Benny Goodman, b. 1909 Wynona Judd, b. 1964 Trey Parker, b. 1972 Jennifer Ellison, b. 1983 1922 – Lincoln Memorial dedicated in Washington, D.C.
Tue 5/31
Walt Whitman, b. 1819 Clint Eastwood, b. 1930 Joe Namath, b. 1943 Lea Thompson, b. 1961 Colin Farrell, b. 1976 1884 – Dr. J. H. Kellogg patented “flaked cereal.”
Wed 6/1
Marilyn Monroe, b. 1926 Andy Griffith, b. 1926 Morgan Freeman, b. 1937 Teri Polo, b. 1969 Alanis Morissette, b. 1974 1938 – Superman debuted in 1st issue of Action Comics.
Thu 6/2
Sally Kellerman, b. 1937 Jerry Mathers, b. 1948 Dana Carvey, b. 1955 Wayne Brady, b. 1972 Justin Long, b. 1978 1883 – 1st baseball game played under electric lights.
HISTORY ON THE TRAIL
‘Carry the Load’ on Memorial Day By Wayne Swearingen This is that patriotic time of year. Yesterday was Armed Forces Day, and May 30 is Memorial Day, when we honor and give thanks to our veterans, active duty service men and women, and first responders. The big event in Dallas will be the closing ceremonies at Reverchon Park on the Katy Trail, Monday, May 30, for “Carry the Load.” One of my good friends and board member of “Carry the Load” is J. J. Leonard, a participant since it was started right here in Dallas by some Photo courtesy of Congressman Johnson's office Navy Seals six years ago with a walk around The Honorable Sam Johnson, U.S. congressman, White Rock Lake. Today, it is a national event Third District, Texas and Wayne Swearingen at which starts in April on the east and west coasts "Carry the Load," 2014. with thousands of participants walking and biklate grandfathers, retired veterans of World War II ing in five mile relays, heading to Dallas. and the Korean War, three Naval Academy classJ. J. has an interesting story, which he shared mates killed in action and relatives of two friends. with me last week. He graduated from Lake The opening ceremony will be Sunday, May 29, at Highlands here in Dallas in 1991 and received Reverchon Park on the Katy Trail, at 3:30 p.m. No a congressional appointment to the U. S. Naval doubt the trail will be packed with participants all Academy from our own U. S. Congressman Sam night. The closing ceremony will be at Reverchon Johnson. J. J. graduated in 1995 and entered the Marine Corps, serving five years as an aviation intel- Park, Monday, Memorial Day, at 12:30 p.m. when the relays and all participants converge on the park. ligence and targeting officer based at Miramar, near Come and enjoy the best America has to offer. San Diego. (Remember when the Top Gun school Happy Memorial Day to all. was based there?) After his active duty, J. J. returned Wayne Swearingen, CRE, is a principal at to Dallas and entered the commercial real estate Barclay Commercial Group and lives adjacent business, where I met him. Today he is managing to the Katy Trail. Contact him at wswearindirector, Dallas Office Group, at Stream Realty. J. J. will be carrying for seven of his heroes: both gen@barclaycom.com. 3D cont'd from page 1 dispensers, a fedora worn by Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry, original “Star Wars” movie props, a towering skeleton of an extinct cave bear, a mastodon jaw that belonged to Thomas Jefferson and much more. From May 27-30, daily “science on the spot” demos, bookworm readings, science trivia and other drop-in activities will take place at select times throughout the museum, plus kids age 5 and under can enjoy art activities in the Moody Family Children’s Museum until 3 p.m. Beginning Memorial Day, veterans, active and retired U.S. military personnel and first responders will receive complimentary general admission plus $3 off general admission for members of their immediate families (up to six family members) through Labor Day. In addition, everyone can take advantage of $10 museum general admission from 4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, (from May 30Sept. 2) including First Thursday Late Nights. Also enjoy extra hours of discovery this summer! The Perot Museum stays open until 6 p.m. beginning Friday, May 27. For more info and to purchase tickets in advance, go to perotmuseum.org/summer.
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The “new car smell” of a new job causes employees to sign just about anything on the first day. After multiple interviews, an offer letter with a specific salary number, specific number of vacation days and a specific start date inevitably includes vague language requiring the signing of “standard confidentiality and noncompetition agreement.” Unfortunately, nothing is standard when noncompetition agreements are at issue, and employers and employees should consider the many issues that arise. The following provides the basics for both sides to consider. Types of noncompetition agreements. Generally, four concepts of noncompetition restrictions exist: 1. Restricting employees’ right to compete in the same industry, with certain reasonable limitations. 2. Restricting employees’ right to solicit the company’s clients post-termination. 3. Restricting employees’ rights to solicit other company employees post-termination. 4. W hile not analyzed under the same law, including
clawbacks or forfeitures of agreement will likely be found post-termination payments/ unenforceable. Therefore, parcompensation. ties should consider Importantly, closely which state’s the need for any law to include in of these must be the agreement and determined at the whether it will be outset. Employers enforced. should use the least Who should restrictive means sign the noncomneeded to protect petition agreeGregory M. Clift ment? Not every the company’s interests. For exemployee is a threat ample, if the primary concern post-termination. The issues is an employee taking clients may be whether the employee post-termination, an agreeis provided trade secrets or ment not to solicit customers access to important clients with which the employee had that can be used to unfairly substantial contact is an easicompete, or the company is in er sell than a noncompete. an industry where noncompeWhat law should be tition agreements are simply identified as controlling in unnecessary. For an example the agreement? An often of the latter, many years ago overlooked issue is what law a nail salon sued a nail techto list as governing the agreenician under a noncompetiment. Depending on which tion agreement. While many state’s law applies, the enforce- will make a valid argument a ability of the agreement may person’s chosen technician is be impacted drastically. Texas highly valuable, the judge simlaw is fairly strong in favor ply refused to keep the former of employers. California law hourly employee from workeviscerates noncompetition ing. The reasoning was that agreements. Of bigger conthe employee, while in contact cern is what law will actually with customers, was not of apply. If an employee works a level to threaten the suing in California, for example, a company. Therefore, whether Texas court may elect to igrequiring an employee to nore the agreement’s selection sign a noncompetition agreeof Texas law, apply California ment, or signing one, neceslaw, and the noncompetition sitates analyzing the actual
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK By Stella Wilder
The coming week will see truth being somewhat stranger than fiction in many situations. Those who find themselves at the center of such things will discover that they must stabilize themselves more squarely and solidly than ever before, ensuring that their feet are securely on the ground even as they reach for the stars in the quest for solutions to problems and the personal satisfaction such solutions can bring. There are some who may find themselves sitting pretty even though disaster loomed only recently — and these are the ones who can, in some respect, prove the most successful as the week comes to a close. Such a swift turnabout can indeed happen — and if it does, it can have a significant and lasting effect. Where things may get really strange is in the balance between the personal and the professional. Anyone who seeks to blend business and pleasure may find that the path is much easier to navigate than usual — and this will often come as a complete surprise! Some basic rules simply do not apply this week. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) Speculation may swirl as the week opens, but you can do much to set minds at ease when you take center stage and bring your plans to life. (June 7-June 20) – You aren't likely to be viewed as a major player early on, but later in the week, you will prove yourself someone to be
reckoned with. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You can bring a great deal of enthusiasm to endeavors that have lost their hold over some. You may kick off something new, as well! (July 8-July 22) – Others will be looking to you to lead the charge, but you may not feel up to the task. You can be an adviser, however. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Something you've worked on over the years is reaching its maturity, and the time has come to give it some serious attention. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You have much to offer, but the timing has to be right. You are willing to wait until you're in a better position. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You may want to put your hat in the ring, but the project you are interested in is not ready to be unveiled just yet. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You are more outspoken about certain personal issues than usual. The responses you get may surprise you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) There's no reason to feel guilty about what transpires, as you have done everything possible to remain right and true. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22)
– The vision you have for the immediate future will catch on with those who have been on the outskirts for quite some time. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may not know what you are capable of doing, but you do know that you want to be where everyone is giving it their all. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Your beliefs are likely to clash with those of another who shares not only your outlook, but your abilities as well. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You may have less time to complete certain tasks than you had anticipated. Prioritize, and brook no interference. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You may find yourself at the top of the heap in some respect, and this gives you a bit more power than usual. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You are ready to trust a friend or co-worker with a secret that you've been keeping for quite some time. Events take a strange turn. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You want to see others involve themselves on a deeper level with affairs that you can influence personally. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You'll want to surround yourself with those who will not only
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OFF THE MARK
Nothing standard in noncompeting agreements By Gregory M. Clift
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responsibilities of the particular position and the threat the person may pose. Consider the consideration. Much like love, many jurisdictions will not allow an employer to buy a noncompetition agreement. The consideration for the agreement must support the business’ reason for needing it in the first place. For example, providing specific training or a sophisticated client data base may support a company’s need for a nonsolicit. However, $1,000 at the time of signing will not. Bottom line is ensuring fairness — whether it is the company requiring the noncompetition agreement or the employee considering whether to sign. As an employer, remember that judges and juries do not appreciate overreaching, and if the agreement is found unenforceable, it may present significant issues for attempting to enforce it in the future. As always, the above is not exhaustive and consulting with experienced counsel may be warranted. Gregory M. Clift is a business and employment litigation partner with Clouse Dunn LLP in Dallas. He may be reached at 214-239-2777 or gclift@clousedunn.com. Copyright 2016 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. support you, but tell you the truth as well. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You're keenly interested in an opportunity that has only recently arisen. You can take the time to explore it carefully. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You're in need of some expert counsel, but at the same time, you're not ready to trust the experts completely. It's a dilemma! (March 6-March 20) – You want to forge a partnership with someone who understands your unusual point of view. You'll have a few good options. ARIES (March 21-April 4) What happens early in the week is likely to be most important to you. You mustn't think that the best is yet to come. (April 5-April 19) – This week is likely to be quite unusual in many ways, but there is a current of normalcy running through it that allows you to remain balanced. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You'll find yourself at the epicenter of activity that can have a profound impact — on you, your family and others with whom you share the most. (May 6-May 20) – You may be considered an outsider by some, but others are willing to give you the support you seek.
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By Candy Evans
glorious real estate in Dallas and Fort Worth. If you don’t read candysdirt.com and secondshelters.com Oh my, on a regular basis and what a week! subscribe, baby you are Even though missing out on the best our inventory house-porn anywhere! is down by 21 Which reminds percent across me: Fort Worth bilthe board, more Candace Evans lionaire John Goff, a luxury real self-made man founder estate keeps and CEO of Crescent hitting the Real Estate Holdings, and market, homes so beautiful his wife Cami, were all set to and opulent I keep thinking sell their super fantastic lake I have seen it all and then … property at Eagle Mountain I see another one that just keeps raising the bar. We have Lake at auction Oct. 8. There candace@candysdirt.com
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Photos courtesy of Allie Beth Allman
The French chateau at 4850 Preston Road is listed for $14.5 million. was TONS of publicity. The lake estate was listed with Kyle Crews and Allie Beth Allman, and the auction was commanded by the sharp, busy folks at Concierge Auctions, based in Austin. There was TONS of interest too, not to mention at least four registered bidders, which is pretty darn amazing for a property said to have $8 million or more in it. A pre-emptive offer on the gorgeous retreat came in 24 hours before the auction was set to begin. So the agents and Concierge folks decided to work that offer and postpone the auction. The gated retreat, known as Mariposa del Lago or “Butterfly of the Lake” (based on the tremendous number of monarch butterfly migration patterns on the grounds each year), has been the Goff ’s central family retreat for the couple’s five children since 2001. Anyhew, the sale didn’t work out and the Eagle Mountain Lake retreat is back on the market, this time with John Zimmerman of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s for $5.9 million. This is a rather famous place: It was on this putting green where John Goff convinced Morgan Stanley to buy Crescent Real Estate
Equities, for that $6.5 billion dollars in August 2007. So yes, for your Memorial Day retreat, don’t you want to bunker down at a lake house where the putting green actually made some green? Now for that signature manse: If visions of living like Marie Antoinette dance in your head, this jaw-dropping French chateau at 4850 Preston Road, designed by Richard Drummond Davis and built by Sharif & Munir, may be your dream home. It was listed last week by Allie Beth Allman (of course) for $14.5 million. Mon Dieu, it is flawless and the history … ooh la la. Built by Sharif & Munir, it was purchased by James Beckett III, founder of Beckett Media, for his bride Diane Burgdorf. Diane, you may recall, was once married to Mark Thatcher, the son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Diane did not see the three-story, 13,969 square-foot “gift” before James wrote the check. The lesson here is never buy a house for your bride before she has a chance to approve it, regardless of the cost. Although delighted with the gesture, Diane deemed it a bit large for her needs. However, Carl and Jimmy Westcott thought
it was just the right size and purchased it from the Becketts in December 2010. For anyone living under a rock, Carl Westcott is a Dallas mover and shaker who founded his private investment company, Westcott LLC, in 1996. Westcott has put his Midas touch on everything from real estate, consumer services and technology to energy and finance. His lovely wife Jimmy is a whirlwind of non-stop energy, dedication to worthy causes and a brilliant interior designer. She’s designed homes, businesses — even an airplane interior. You surely are familiar with the Westcott “kids.” Son Chart is an attorney and former candidate for the Texas House. His sibling Court has just wrapped a lucrative deal with Apple. Yep, movers and shakers all … and now it’s time to move again. That’s great news for the perfect buyer because this beauty has six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, four halfbathrooms, eight living areas and everything under the sun you could possibly imagine. We can’t think of a thing that’s been overlooked. There’s a sauna, steam room, wine room, an exercise room, a media room … that boasts a
hot pink ceiling and closets the Kardashian sisters could only dream about. The entire home is built with exquisite materials — no detail has been overlooked. I mean, this is Mickey Munir at his finest — there are even semi-precious stones in the first floor woodwork. You’d be hard pressed (pardon our pun) to find more detailed ceilings and millwork anywhere else in the state The location doesn’t get any better. Situated on Preston Road between Beverly Drive and Armstrong Parkway, it’s close to everything but has a wonderfully secluded feel. Nestled between the estates of Edwin Cox and Lyn and John Muse and a few doors down from Harlan Crow (underground garage) and Gene and Jerry Jones, whoever buys this estate will be hitting the jackpot of interesting neighbors. I wonder if Harlan lets you borrow the garage for parties? Can’t you just see hanging out on the terrace with Jerry after a game, sipping a cocktail? 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
Costs before, during and after remodel By Stephan Sardone
stephan@sardoneconstruction.com When remodeling, the least fun part is the money, but it’s also one of the most important. It’s critical that you understand what your costs are in a process like this, and I’m here to give Stephan Sardone you an idea of what to look for. When going through construction, one generally takes out a loan. Your loan costs will include the actual cost of loan to you; closing costs including fees associated with closing; and interest, only payments during the time of construction. Don’t be overwhelmed with this; just be cautious and plan for these necessities. Another cost many don’t think about until immersed in construction: Where will the family go during the remodel? I always tell my clients that they should definitely move out during the project. When you live in the house during construction, it’s easy to feel antsy and forget to simply trust the process. With chaos all
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Stress can be avoided when remodeling.
around, your vision becomes blurred, while anxiety, stress and other overwhelming emotions kick in. This can actually be a hindrance to production and will make the process more stressful. Plan on spending some money on rent, utilities, plus your mortgage. Plan on eating out more and/or put that idle camping equipment to good use. Be ready for more impromptu weekend trips and make sure you plan your remodel around your vacation so you can be gone enjoying yourself elsewhere. Now onto the less sexy costs.
Remember that other unexpected costs may pop up during the renovation, items you will find yourself spending money on that weren’t in your original plan. It might be spray foam insulation, a tankless water heater or a change order during the project. Either way, you end up spending money on important pieces of the project that do not necessarily give you that “wow” factor — and that’s OK. These are still vital to the process. Common post-project costs usually start with the familiar phrase, “Might as well … ” Meaning, “Since we’re doing this, we might as well do that.” For instance, you might finish the project and decide that you need some new furniture and some bath accessories such as towel bars and towels. Turns out that you end up adding another $20k to the budget. Do be aware that at the end of a remodel, remodeling doesn’t just stop there. Finishing touches come at their own cost. The whole renovation process will be much less stressful if you’re prepared and know what to expect. Your wallet will thank you. 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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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Vast differences at Ragin’ Crab
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By Sara Newberry When I review a restaurant, I try to visit at least twice, because to me, one marker of a quality establishment is consistency. My experiences at Ragin’ Crab are perfect examples of this. My visits varied so wildly that I was left unsure that I want to return. Open since January, Ragin’ Crab occupies the space that formerly housed Kush, a Mediterranean restaurant and hookah bar. While Greenville Avenue is rife with Cajun places (Dodie’s, Dodie’s Reef, Aw Shucks, Shuck ‘n’ Jive) there isn’t really one that does exactly what they’re doing at Ragin’ Crab. The draw is the boiled and seasoned seafood sold by the pound, similar to what they do at Boiling Crab in Garland. The difference is that while you’re guaranteed a wait at Boiling Crab, Ragin’ Crab still seems far enough under the radar that you can get a table right away, even on a weekend night. For the boiled seafood options, you can choose the seasoning, ranging from Mild to Turbo-Charged Hot. We chose garlic butter for our shrimp and mild Cajun for our crawfish. We started our meal with an order of fried oysters (I can’t resist them). They were perfectly fried, golden and crunchy, the briny oysters fresh-tasting. The garlic butter shrimp was messy and dripping with butter, just like they should be. The shrimp themselves were sweet and flavorful. Crawfish were heavily seasoned (even
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Shemekia Copeland – Blues, Rock, R&B Friday, May 27, 8 p.m., $20-$28 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.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 Nada Surf – Indie, Post punk Saturday, May 28, 8 p.m., $24-$45 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.com Sam Beam and Jessica Hoop – Alt Folk Rock Saturday, May 28, 8 p.m., $36 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org Conrad Tao – Classical, Piano Tuesday, May 31, 7:30 p.m., $19 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com
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Boiled shrimp, boiled crawfish, and fried oysters at Ragin' Crab. the mild Cajun is pretty spicy — beware) but didn’t have a lot of flavor on their own. Red potatoes and corn are the traditional accompaniments to a low-country boil, so it seemed obvious to order those. They added them to our shrimp, so they were richly flavored. Hush puppies were also right on, crisp outside and fluffy inside. All in all, my first visit to Ragin’ Crab was ideal. The service was attentive and friendly, the food was satisfying and well-prepared. I looked forward to returning. Unfortunately, my second visit did not go as planned. The bar was out of the first beer that we ordered, so we chose another, which the bar was out of as well. At this point the bartender offered us two free glasses from an already-open bottle of wine; after we said “no thank you”
to that offer, our server arrived at the table with two beers, but unfortunately, they were a style that neither my husband nor I like. (One of them was missing about a third of the beer inside.) We decided then to cut our losses and head down the street to another place. I might give Ragin’ Crab a third chance, because when they are on their game, it’s a fun night out. When they’re not, it’s a frustrating experience. I’m just hoping my second trip was the anomaly, and not the first one. RAGIN’ CRAB 2100 Greenville Ave. 214-827-2722 ragincrab.com Monday - Thursday 2 p.m. - 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
DOTTY'S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
Linguine is 'molto bene' By Dotty Griffith
dotty.griffith@yahoo.com There’s more than a little bit of Italy in Oak Cliff. Chef Daniele Puleo oversees an Italian food and wine market in the new apartment-retail development, Sylvan Thirty on Sylvan Ave. Not far from the Trinity Groves restaurant complex, CiboDivino Marketplace is part restaurant as well, serving thin crust pizza worth driving across the bridge for. On Fridays and Saturdays, Puleo serves pasta, also worth a crossing. Dine in or take away. Puleo sells a large and intelligent selection of Italian wines. Staff is more than happy to suggest pairings. For the linguine dish below, Daniele recommends Altmura “Sasseo” Primitivo. Sip in or take away. “Buon appetito,” Puleo said with an engaging Italian smile. LINGUINE BUFALA E MELANZANE 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch square cubes Vegetable oil as needed 1/2 pound linguine 1/4 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters 8 ounces arugula 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup heavy cream Shredded mozzarella for garnish In a large skillet, preheat 1/2-inch vegetable oil over medium high heat. When oil is hot and shimmery, fry eggplant cubes a
R. Kelly Dan – Singer Songwriter, R&B Wednesday, June 3, 8 p.m., $80 - $130 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.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 Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony – Classical Fri-Sun, June 3-5, 7:30 p.m./2:30 (Sun), $29-$175 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 .................................................. mydso.com Free Organ Recitals – Classical Wednesday, June 8, noon, FREE Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 .................................................. mydso.com Heartbyrne – Talking Heads Tribute, Rock Friday, June 17, 8 p.m., $19-$30 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.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 Magic Circle Mime Co. – Classical Music, Mime Artists Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m., $19-$89 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 .................................................. mydso.com Enanitos Verdes y Hombres G – Latin Rock Thursday, June 23, 8 p.m., $50-$90 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Slipknot with Marilyn Manson – Metal, Hard Rock, Industrial Saturday, June 25, 6:30 p.m., $15+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................... 1818 1st Ave. 866-820-4553 ........................................ paviliondallas.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 Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs – Pop, Broadway, Misc. Friday, June 24, 8 p.m., $45-$75 Winspear Opera House ................................ 2403 Flora St. 214-880-0202 ..................................................... attpac.org The Monkees – Rock Tuesday, June 28, 8 p.m., $45-$65 Winspear Opera House ................................ 2403 Flora St. 214-880-0202 ..................................................... attpac.org Elizabeth Cook w/ Jason Eady – Singer Songwriter, Country Thursday, June 30, 8:30 p.m., $20-$28 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org
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Linguine Bufala e Melanzane. few at a time, until golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. In a large pasta pot or saucepan, heat 2 to 3 quarts water over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Stir in linguine and cook according to package directions. When pasta is al dente, drain and return to pasta pot off heat. Meanwhile, pour off vegetable oil from skillet. Add 1/4 cup olive oil over medium heat. When oil shimmers, add garlic cloves. Cook until slightly brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and simmer about 3 minutes. Add fried eggplant, arugula, salt and pepper, stirring gently after each addition. Remove garlic from pan and discard. Add heavy cream, tossing to evenly coat ingredients. Garnish with shredded mozzarella. Makes 4 servings.
Saturday, ,May satuRday May2828 Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ........ 214-939-9900 The Honky Tonkers Country, Honky Tonk 7:45 p.m. No Cover Matt Tedder Rock 11 p.m. No Cover .............. adairssaloon.com AllGood Café ............ 2934 Main St. ............... 214-742-5362 Gullyjumpers County, Bluegrass 8 p.m. Pay What You Can ................... allgoodcafe.com The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Kenny Daniel Band Rock 6 p.m. Free Frank Hasty & Da’ Merge R&B Old School Party 9:30 p.m. $5 .......................... balconyclub.com Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 Dead Twins w/ The Aquaholics & The Heavy Hands Rock 9 p.m. $10 ........................ double-wide.com The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Used Bonneville Americana Jam Rock 8 p.m. No cover ............................ cs-tf.com Lone Star Roadhouse ... 11277 E. NW Hwy .. 214-341-3538 CatDaddies 60’s-70’s Rock 8 p.m. $10 ............. lonestarroadhouse.com Maracas Cocina Mexicana .. 2914 Main St. ... 214-748-7140 Chilo & The High Energy Latin Jazz 8-11 pm No cover ................ maracascm.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Kirk Thurmond & the Millennials Soul, Pop, Singer/Songwriter 12:30 p.m. Free ............................ therustic.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Michael Palma Quartet Jazz 10:30 p.m. No cover .......... thetwilitelounge.com Two Corks & A Bottle .... 2800 Routh #140 .... 214-871-9463 Rob Hobert Jazz Band Jazz 8 p.m. No cover .... twocorksandabottle.com
sSunday, unday, May May2929 The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Jonathan Fisher Trio Jazz 8 p.m. No cover ................ balconyclub.com The Prophet Bar ........... 2548 Elm St. ............ 214-742-3667 Fat by the Gallon Punk, Rock 7:30 p.m. $10 ...................... thedoordallas.com The Free Man ....... 2626 Commerce St. ......... 214-377-9893 Jack Allday Band 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 The Grove ............ 3019 McKinnon St. ............... 214-663-1001 Jessica Grai Singer Songwriter 1-4 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Bach Norwood Jazz 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com Times Ten Cellars ..... 6324 Prospect Ave. .... 214-824-9463 William Foley Quartet Jazz 4 p.m. No cover ........... timestencellars.com
MMonday, onday,May May3030 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 Misc 10 p.m. Free .............. thecrownandharp.com RBC ................. 2617 Commerce St. .............. 469- 487-6149 Outward Bound Mixtape Sessions Experimental 9 p.m. Free .................... rbcdeepellum.com San Francisco Rose ... 3024 Greenville Ave. ... 214-826-2020 Open Mic with Aaron Puzey Variety, Open Mic 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
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Piccolos and Patriots: A Star-Spangled Spectacular – Classical Monday, July 4, $19-$49 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 .................................................. mydso.com
The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ..... 214-826-8104 Mick Tinsley Unplugged Acoustic Blues 8:30 p.m. Free ....................... balconyclub.com
The Rockstar Taste of Chaos Tour w/Dashboard Confessional and Taking Back Sunday – Alternative Rock Friday, July 1, 6:30 p.m., $46 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com The Singapore Slingers Celebrate America – Jazz, Ragtime Saturday, July 2, 8:30 p.m., $20-$28 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org Blink 182, A Day To Remember, All American Rejects – Rock Friday, July 29, 7 p.m., $32+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................... 1818 1st Ave. 866-820-4553 ........................................ paviliondallas.com Weird Al Yankovic – Singer Songwriter, Parody, Comedy Saturday, July 16, 8 p.m., $50-$272 Winspear Opera House ................................ 2403 Flora St. 214-880-0202 ..................................................... attpac.org Roky Erickson, Natural Anthem, Moon Waves – Rock Saturday, July 23, 8 p.m., $5 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.com Shawn Mendes – Singer Songwriter, Pop Wednesday, July 20, 7:30 p.m., $40 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com
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Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ....... 214-939-9900 Choctaw Wildfire Americana, Folk, Rock 7:45 p.m. No Cover The Lonesome Heroes Cosmic Americana 11 p.m. No Cover ...............adairssaloon.com The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Cheap, Fast & Easy Jazz 6:30 p.m. Free Frank Hasty & Da’ Merge R&B Old School Party 9:30 p.m. $5 .......................... balconyclub.com The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Hello, Lover Rock, Indie 8 p.m. No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com Lee Harvey’s .............. 1807 Gould St. ............ 214-428-1555 Revolution 9 ’60s/Beatles Tribute 9 p.m. Free ........................ leeharveys.com Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Jared Deck/Parker Twomey Singer Songwriter 10 p.m./8 p.m. $10/$5 .......... openingbellcoffee.com Texas Ale Project .. 1001 N. Riverfront Blvd. .. 214-965-0606 Jared Caraway Alternative, Pop Rock 6 p.m. Free ................. texasaleproject.com Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 DIIV, Broncho, Winter, The Paranoyds Indie Rock, Pop 8 p.m. $20 .......................... treesdallas.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Rise and Shine Rock, Blues, Country 10 p.m. Free ................. thetwilitelounge.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 Mark Goodwin 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 Tin Man Singer Songwriter 8-11 p.m. No Cover ......... sanfranciscorose.net
1 1 WWednesday, ednesday,June June The Dream Cafe ....... 2800 Routh St. #170 ....... 214-954-0486 George Dimitri and Lenny Nancy 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 Gypsy, Swing, French 7 p.m. Free Wes Case Scenario Jazz 10 p.m. Free ................... freemandallas.com Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Adam O’Dell EP Release Singer Songwriter 8 p.m. Donation ....... openingbellcoffee.com Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 James McCartney Rock, Singer Songwriter 10 p.m. $15 ....................... sundowndfw.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Adia Victoria Country, Rock, Afro Punk, Blues 9 p.m. $10 ...... threelinksdeepellum.com
Thursday,,June 2 2 thuRsday June Chocolate Secrets ... 3926 Oak Lawn Ave. .... 214-252-9801 Nina Katrina Jazz 7:30 p.m. Free ...........mychocolatesecrets.com Dallas Arboretum ...... 8525 Garland Rd. ....... 214-515-6500 Walk the Line Johnny Cash Tribute 7:30 p.m. $10-$27 ............ dallasarboretum.org 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 The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Josh Ward Country 8:30 p.m. Free ............................ therustic.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Giuda, The Killer Hearts, Dog Company ‘70s, glam pop 9 p.m. $10 ...... threelinksdeepellum.com Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 American Head Charge Metal 8 p.m. $13 .......................... treesdallas.com
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MOVIE TRAILER
Two hours of life lost behind the looking glass
By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood
2016 has been quite the year for Disney. Every movie they’ve released has turned into currency printing presses all over the world. The biggest surprise was “The Jungle Book,” a movie so effective that it won over critics and audiences alike. And now there is “Alice Through the Looking Glass.” This is a movie so poor that it not only crushes the goodwill built up in recent live action Disney films, it could potentially cause Lewis Carroll to come back from the dead and smite those responsible. “Alice Through the Looking Glass” has exactly nothing to do with the Carroll novel, “Through the Looking-Glass.” There is no Jabberwocky, no Walrus and no Carpenter. Instead, there is a horribly written oedipal tale focusing on Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter, Alice dealing with her mother potentially
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Mia Wasikowska and Johnny Depp star in "Alice Through the Looking Glass." becoming homeless and one of the very worst time travel plot elements in movie history. The movie begins with Alice (Mia Wasikowska) on board The Wonder, her late father’s ship, as its captain. Alice escapes from pirates (don’t worry, Depp isn’t
one of them), gets back to London, and then learns that her mother, Helen (Lindsay Duncan), has mortgaged The Wonder against their house. The hemming and hawing Hamish (Leo Bill) goes off the misogyny deep end and tells Alice she can either sell
her ship to him and his partners and become a clerk like a classy lady should or lose her childhood home. Oh, woe besets Alice. Apparently, the cure to her woes is to walk through a mirror, run off to Wonderland and help the Mad Hatter (Depp) track down his family who were thought to be murdered by the evil Jabberwocky many years ago. The only reason she does this is because the Hatter’s pals don’t like to see him be sad. It’s exactly as befuddling as it sounds. It becomes even more grating and painful to watch when Anne Hathaway’s Mirana flutters around, waving her arms like she’s constantly conjuring a spell. Helena Bonham Carter’s Red Queen fares no better. When she isn’t screaming at the top of her lungs with a camera placed inches from her face, she is moping and whining. She’s basically a cartoon character version of an emo kid that never grew out of it.
UNCLE BARKY’S BITES
TV lineups are set for next season
By Ed Bark
“Broken” easily had more overall star power — both behind and in front of the camera — than any of the nine new series picked up by ABC. The five major broadcast Um, on second thought — TV networks are now officially Just four days after announcing its on record with their new fall new fall lineup, Fox announced a and midseason enticements for notable change. Instead of launchthe 2016-17 season. ing the final season of “Bones” But before taking you on a theon Thursday nights this fall, the matic tour, let’s first note the big one network instead is supplantthat got away from North Texas. Despite Reese Witherspoon Photo courtesy of CBS ing it with the new drama series as executive producer and a cast Kevin James starring this fall in "Kevin Can Wait." “Pitch.” It stars Kylie Bunbury from CBS’ “Under the Dome” that included Anna Pacquin, Blood”) starred as a ruthas major league baseball’s first Blair Underwood, Penelope less Dallas divorce attorney woman pitcher. Unless something Ann Miller and T.R. Knight named Gemma, whose alelse changes in a hurry, “Bones” now (from “Grey’s Anatomy”), ABC ready problematic life begins will be shelved until midseason while has stiffed the soapy drama unraveling further when “Pitch” gets an early call-up. series “Broken,” whose pilot was Ed Bark her train wreck of a sister See you at the “movies” — Fox’s shot earlier this spring in Dallas. re-emerges. Underwood coseries version of “Minority Report” Dallas Film Commission starred as Gemma’s boss and someflopped last fall, but let’s take another two director Janis Burklund said she time lover, Knight played a law firm shots this fall with weekly versions of two belatedly got word last week that rival and Miller was cast as the venge- more big-screen hits — “Lethal Weapon” ABC had passed on “Broken,” which ful ex-wife of a Texas oil billionaire. and “The Exorcist.” The network also will is being shopped around to various It doesn’t sound like Emmy materi- re-do “Rocky Horror Picture Show” as a cable networks but may well be dead. al, but now we’re unlikely to ever know. single night event in October. In the pilot, Pacquin (“True unclebarky@verizon.net
ABC is turning the movie “Time After Time” into a weekly series sometime during the midseason while also giving “Dirty Dancing” a one-night stand as a three-hour “musical event.” NBC’s planned midseason lineup offers weekly series adapted from “Taken” and “The Wizard of Oz” (under the new title “Emerald City”). Chicago, Chicago — CBS’ longrunning “CSI” franchise comes to an end with the cancellation of “CSI: Cyber.” It all began in fall 2000 with “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” But NBC is adding to producer Dick Wolf ’s Windy City empire with the midseason series “Chicago Justice.” The other two — “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.” — all will return with new seasons this fall. Also on the No New Ideas front, the Peacock will launch “Blacklist: Redemption” in midseason while Fox is resurrecting “Prison Break” (with all of the key original cast members returning) and “24: Legacy” (with none of the key cast members returning). Not to be left out, CBS has a new weekly version of “MacGyver” on its fall schedule. You talkin’ to me? — Two midseason ABC sitcoms, “Downward Dog” and “Imaginary Mary,”
TRAVEL
Aquarium helps Peru’s river manatee
By Michael Wald
wald.world@yahoo.com I stumbled upon this incredible story with a Dallas angle in the remote jungle area of Peru. It involves the river manatee, a Photo courtesy of Michael Wald mammal that swims River manatee smiling for the camera. in the rivers of the Amazon basin, not to be confused with the similar ocean mammal off the coast of the Americas. I learned about the river manatee by visiting the Centro de Rescate Amazonico (CREA) outside the jungle
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It may be hard to believe, but Sacha Baron Cohen’s role as Time is fairly entertaining. He and Wasikowska have a few clever scenes with some truly amusing dialogue and he’s definitely having a blast as the person in charge of, well, time in Wonderland. Also, Mia Wasikowska has a great heroine performance in her, but it’s just not here. She is likable, sounds and looks tough when she should and is vulnerable at all the right moments. There’s an extremely skilled actress in there, but this movie is seriously not worth her time. In recent years, Johnny Depp’s performances usually are one of two things: exceptional or twee annoyance. As the Hatter, he’s added to the mix by being asleep at the wheel. The eccentric character should be right in his wheelhouse, but Depp seems so bored that the only explanation is he misses his pal Burton. While it’s confusing to
city of Iquitos, Peru. It’s an endangered species, important to the Amazon eco-system. Thanks in large part to the largess of the Dallas World Aquarium (DWA), CREA has an extensive program to rehabilitate manatees and return them to the wild. DWA does not keep any river manatees in its exhibit. The manatee looks like a small underwater buffalo. It’s friendly but rarely comes in contact with humans. The river manatees are very hard to study and understand because they live in murky waters. At CREA you can feed them lettuce. They eat out of your hand. Their vegetarian diet gives them an important place in the eco-system. A manatee consumes a huge amount, 15 percent of its body weight, cleansing the Amazon rivers of diseased vegetation which is then returned Michael Wald in nutrient-rich excrement back to the rivers.
see a movie essentially steal the whole “tiny robots join to become a bigger robot” bit from “Transformers,” the effects and sets are top notch. There is some serious color palette overload, but that’s one of the only things that fits the story that director James Bobin is trying to tell. It’s tough to discern who’s most at fault for “Alice Through the Looking Glass.” Yes, the entire screenplay from Linda Woolverton is preposterous, but Tim Burton, who directed the first movie in the series, could have at least made this garbage entertaining and unique. Instead, Bobin made a Michael Bay-style adaptation of classic English literature that is unbearable from start to finish. At the end of the day, it’s probably safe to blame Disney this time around. “Alice Through the Looking Glass” is just a big cash grab, and there’s little chance even youngsters will have a good time watching this mess of a film.
respectively co-star a talking dog named Martin and a voluble imaginary friend for series star Jenna Elfman. “Mary,” as seen in a teaser, looks like the worst Olympics mascot imaginable, with “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Rachel Dratch voicing the thing. CBS is still the address for laugh track-spiked comedy — Kevin James will be bellowing some more in the new fall sitcom “Kevin Can Wait” while Matt LeBlanc returns in “Man With a Plan.” Both play befuddled dads (TV knows no other way) coping with three unruly kids while being married to much brighter wives. A foreboding Twin Peaks take for the Archie comics — Finally, the CW’s midseason drama series “Riverdale” offers a regrouping of Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica, Ms. Grundy and Josie and the Pussycats. Otherwise, don’t expect many if any light touches. That’s because the town is still “reeling from the recent, tragic death of a high school golden boy.” And there are “dangers in the shadows.” Ed Bark is the former longstanding TV critic for The Dallas Morning News who has run the TV website unclebarky.com since September 2006. He also is a current board member of the Press Club of Dallas.
The manatee has no predators except humans, jaguars and caimans. Little is known of their life expectancy or population. Recently, CREA had the first birth of a manatee in captivity. CREA welcomes tourists. There you can learn about the importance of manatees and other abused animals rescued by the Peruvian environmental police from illicit treatment and brought to CREA. Given its location in the far reaches of the world, CREA receives few visitors. But the few that do come are in for a treat. Volunteers care for injured manatees in individual tanks until they can survive on their own. Only about 20 manatees are cared for there. At the time of my visit, one had harpoon wounds. Another had one of its two fins cut off and needed extensive massage and physical therapy to learn to survive with only one fin remaining. Some were emaciated. The main culprit for the diminished population is historical. The manatee had been extensively hunted for its hide which was used for belts in machines in the vast jungle rubber industry centered in the Amazon. That industry died with the introduction of synthetic rubbers from Asia. see MANATEE on page 11
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EYEGLASSES cont'd from page 1 their 30th anniversary,” Brown said. “I was at his [Melnick’s] house and the alarm at the store went off. So we went to see why the alarm went off and I got a tour of the store. I never had a reason to go into the store before. And there was a little area up near the front near the shoe department. They said they didn’t know what they were going to do with it. So I jokingly said, ‘Why don’t you let me put a little sunglasses boutique in there?’ It was less than 200 square feet. So that is where this company really started. And we opened our first store on Oak Lawn [Avenue] in 1993.” More than 22 years old, Image Eye Wear is a 1,200 square foot boutique in an upscale strip shopping center called Plaza On Oak Lawn on the border of Dallas and Highland Park. Inside the glass and wood-trimmed store is a wide variety of tony eyeglass and sunglass options. The second story office window, which overlooks the retail space, is cut to look like a pair of glasses. The store is a spectacle of spectacles. Image Eye Ware has made one move — three months ago — right next door to the old storefront. Rick Conner is Brown’s right hand man at the store and is part of a knowledgeable and diligent staff. Brown, a San Antonio native with degrees from Washington University in St. Louis and UT Austin, knows that superior selection is how a small, eyeglasses boutique survives. Inventory is constantly evolving. “In this industry, there are two major expos in the U.S., one in New York and one in Las Vegas,” Brown said. “There are two even bigger shows in Milan and Paris. So you have an opportunity to go to these shows and visit vendors, go to their booths, etc. and choose what is coming out. In our case, I will go to those shows, but I really prefer the reps to come into the store because they can come in and see what we sell. We all become involved. Then I can choose — Rick [Conner] and I now — what is best for our customers. “When I opened up,” Brown said, “the designers were getting into the business. Eyewear became fashion. It has become an accessory, not a necessity.” But to a loyal base of customers in Uptown, the Park Cities and beyond, regular visits to Image Eye Wear to see the latest fashions in glasses have become a shopping necessity. MANATEE cont'd from page 10 Manatee abuse continues today. Rural fishermen inadvertently catch them in fishing nets. You see them being illegally sold in jungle markets. Because of their size, a manatee can feed a poor family for a long time. The meat is easily dried and thus suitable for places without refrigeration. If they are not eaten, some people try to domesticate them, feeding them the wrong diet. Because of their remote Amazon habitat, policing the illegal capture of manatees is nearly impossible. Biologist Grace Hubbard works for CREA but lives on the banks of the Amazon. For the last several months, each morning she heads out on the river with a boatman tirelessly attempting to track three manatees that CREA released back into the Amazon River. Before release, the tail of each manatee was tagged with a radio transmitter. Hubbard tunes her receiver to the individually-assigned frequency of the tag. Using a directional antenna she tries to pick up a signal. So far she has been unsuccessful in finding where the manatees are lurking. Hopes are high for success when water levels decrease during the dry season when there is less area to patrol. It’s all part of DWA’s important work to support CREA in rejuvenating a dying species and Dallas’ contribution to preserving the jungle. Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com.
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MENTAL HEALTH
The impact of social media on depression and anxiety By Lynette Payne
U.S. for ages 15-45; and the World Health Organization estimates that by 2020, depression will be the secThe prevalence of social ond most widespread dismedia has led to ease in the world. In addiseveral phenomtion, anxiety disorders are ena such as FOMO the most common mental (fear of missing out) illness in the U.S., affectand the sense that ing 40 million adults age everyone else leads 18 and older. Nearly half lives of joyful ocof those diagnosed with casions filled with depression are also diagloving friends and family. The realLynette Payne nosed with anxiety disorder. Sadly, the probability ity is probably that of you experiencing major most of these people depression at least once in your life spend most of their time at home is between 16-20 percent. consuming tubs of ice cream (or Unfortunately, social media chips, depending on your dietary preference) reading about the fan- appears to play a larger role in fueling anxiety and depression. While tastic lives of their acquaintances we need to be cautious in assigning as they switch from Facebook, causality, a study has found that Instagram and Twitter. excessive media use can lead to deWhile this state can be fodpression, particularly among teenagder for sitcoms, in real life it can ers (Becker, 2014). The use of techbe devastating and invoke serious bouts of depression and/or anxiety. nology can distract from problems and relieve social insecurity, but It is particularly harmful to those more often exacerbates problems by who have a predilection for these allowing issues to be ignored and by ailments. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH, 2014) states isolating people through meaningless online connections. that major depressive disorder is An excerpt from a recent the leading cause of disability in the COLLABORATE cont'd from page 1 the AT&T Performing Arts Center collaborating with one another to present a high-caliber performance in the Dallas Arts District.” According to Michael Jenkins, president of Leisure and Recreation Concepts (LARC), former president of Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM), “Collaboration among the city’s performing arts is a wonderful thing, and there should be more of it. When DSM teamed with DBDT on ‘Porgy & Bess’ at the Majestic, it was a fine example of a successful partnership.” Also, the more scenery and props a theater has, the more it can do with them in helping other theaters. “When DSM had sets from the Broadway production of ‘Bonnie & Clyde,’ we shared them with WaterTower Theatre for its production of the show. We often shared with Theatre Three’s late founder, Jac Alder. It’s smart for financial and artistic reasons to collaborate rather than compete,” Jenkins added. Last year, One Thirty Productions outgrew its stage for three of its productions: “Greater Tuna,” “The Lady with All the Answers” and “A Christmas Carol: The Radio Show.” Through a partnership with Theatre Three, all three shows were moved to Theatre Too’s space downstairs. Marty Van Kleeck, manager of the Bath House Cultural Center, said, “It has been a great opportunity to introduce the company of One Thirty Productions to new audiences, and hopefully Theatre Three has felt the same growth through the collaboration. This holiday season we may have the opportunity to continue the collaboration
blog on medium.com stated: It was a sensation like nothing I’d known before, like consuming a particularly vile drug: A quickening of the heartbeat, a wave of warmth and comfort, then a bleak, sickly and tense emptiness, like the tide withdrawing from the shore and leaving nothing but loneliness in its damp wake. It was a nauseating vicious cycle, and I had to get out … I then mustered all available energy and made what seemed, at the time, one of the most important decisions of my life: I deleted the Facebook app. Then Instagram. Then Twitter. The world was suddenly much smaller, much more manageable, much more intimate. It allowed me to get better. While there is no formal diagnosis of depression caused by social media, studies are being conducted regarding the potential association between the two phenomena. Health professionals know that youth are more sensitive to media influences (Wilson, et al., 2014). Youth experience anxiety, and some even panic when unable to access social media networks.
Although social media does afford some social interaction, it minimizes or eliminates face-to-face interactions. For those who are socially withdrawn, there is a greater tendency toward focusing on the negative in life (Santos, 2011). The good news is that redefining healthy boundaries can result in using social media in more productive ways. A couple of helpful suggestions are: • Be mindful of with whom you connect. • Calm the racket of social media by limiting use of its functions (job search, connecting with relatives/friends; current events, etc.). The key is to be in control, rather than at the mercy of social media. 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 Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Contact Lynette and Galaxy Counseling Center at 972-272-4429.
Miki Bone, managing director of something you don't get the opportunity to Contemporary Theatre of Dallas’ (CTD), reexperience often. cently took away from a leadership in the arts Bruce Jaster, TCC executive director said, conference that interdisciplinary cooperation “Collaborations with other organizations in among different types of performing artists and the community bring unique characters and organizations is crucial to [the arts’] survival. diverse talent together for a rich, full program “These types of collaborations have existed that neither of us could do alone.” over the years, but the scholars are predictTo commemorate the first anniversary of ing we are going to have to step up our game the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling granting the as artists and organizations in a new, creative fundamental right of same-sex marriage, the economy and engage in more cross-pollination Chorale will celebrate the ultimate of collaboand sharing of resources and audience. CTD is rations — marriage vows. “Heartstrings,” June engaged is this new paradigm shift. Instead of 9, 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. is the Chorale’s upproducing four to five productions a year, we coming concert, and each night will include a are expanding our scope of programming and wedding or renewal of wedding vows onstage working with artists to develop their work.” at the Dallas City Performance Hall. Uptown Players and Turtle SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE Creek Chorale have presented concerts combining the rich harmony of the Chorale with the Players lented actors performing vignettes, from the scores of “Aida” in 2016; “Sweeney Todd” in 2014 and “Ragtime,” 2013. “Our two groups fit very well together because we have similar mission statements, a similar audience base and a similar vision. We are looking at additional concert collaborations with the Turtle Creek Chorale and potentially other theaters in the area,” said Jeff Rane, Uptown Players' executive producer. According to Sean Baugh, TCC artistic director, both the Chorale collaborations give both the singers and audiences a chance to do
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Scene Around Town
By Sally Blanton
sallyblanton455@gmail.com
Society Editor
Art from the Heart
Dallas Challenge Event Lofty Spaces
Thomas Surgent and Co-Chair Carmen Surgent
Children’s Cancer Fund
Awards Luncheon
Gala raises $820,000 Hilton Anatole
Morris Claiborne, Troy Aikman, Hayden Ritchie, Byron Jones, Roger Staubach, Terrance Williams
Planned Parenthood Hyatt Regency
President Dr. Karen McClard, Co-Chairs Giora Bark and Lisa Cooley, Brittney Bannon
Amy Isom, Gwen Parker, Cecile Richards and Abigail Sinwell
Equest Gala
35th Anniversary Texas Horse Park
Toni Martin, Shane Vanderbilt
Emcee Jocelyn White, Dale Hanson, Chris Hanson
Co-Chairs Helena and Doug Wall
Ken Lambrecht, Emerson Ailidh, Janie McGarr, Alexa Garcia-Ditta
The Queen’s Birthday Tea
English Speaking Union Event The Adolphus Hotel
Co-Chairs Lindsay McCain, Carmen Surgent
National President Dr. Quinn Peeper, F. David Grissett
Hat Designer Casandra MacGregor
Donors and volunteers
Nate and Ann Levine, Jolie and Michael Newman
show love and care in Dallas
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF DALLAS
A school for students with intellectual disabilities, complete with vocational programs for older clients
By Sally Blanton
media center/library, cafeteria and designated speech therapy room.
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 N otre Dame School educates students
Q T ell us about some of your young volunteers.
A We are blessed by the many volunteers
that assist us every day. Students from Jesuit, Ursuline, Bishop Lynch and St. Rita work alongside our students, helping them to stay focused and provide support for our teaching staff. These students provide peer-to-peer guidance and friendship that our students have come to love and depend on. They also assist our extra-curricular sporting events such as football, soccer and basketball.
with intellectual disabilities and facilitates their integration into society. The school’s individualized curriculum insures that each child’s needs are met in a caring and appropriate way. The School Sisters of Notre Dame founded Notre Dame School in 1963.
Q H ow many clients are served each year?
A N otre Dame School serves 155 students ages 8-23.
QW hat is Hearts and Hammers?
A We are $1 million away from complet-
ing a $12 million capital campaign called Hearts & Hammers. This campaign serves to update our aging building and provide additional classrooms for future growth. It also increased our endowment, which supports the longevity of our school.
QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the
calendar? An Affair of the Heart Benefit, Nov. 5 at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel. Tickets are $200 each. Reserved tables for 10 are $2,500. More information at notredameschool.org/affairoftheheart.
A
Q What is your facility like?
A Each classroom is equipped with a
SmartBoard and a smart TV. Classrooms have big, open windows with light colored walls and hallways are tiled in turquoise, green, orange and yellow. Located in Uptown, our footprint is rather small. Notre Dame School is two stories with an enclosed outdoor sport court and a separate outdoor playground for our lower school students. We have a gymnasium,
Q T ell us the name of a volunteer who
always goes beyond the call of duty. Jeanie Essl has been working with our students for over six years. She is a gift of patience and kindness to our students and staff.
A
Q T ell us about some of your “partners.”
A We are grateful for our 30 business part-
ners that work with our students in their daily jobs. If you visit Trader Joe’s, Fuzzy Tacos, or SPCA, you just might see one of our students. Working with our students on employability skills is a key component in our curriculum.
QW hat is difficult about your job?
A With one-third of our students being
on financial aid, the development office must work to fill the gap created by students who can’t afford our modest tuition.
QW hat is rewarding about your job?
A Notre Dame School is a joyful place to
work. Seeing the smiles on the faces of our students and watching them learn is evidence that our work here is meaningful. Our families are so appreciative of the education and training that their children receive. Elizabeth Garrison, development assistant, answered this week’s questions.