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Neighborhood News & Views

COMMUNIT Y NEWS

New pedestrian bridge crowned A brand-new $12 million Dallas park officially opened Sunday — on an old converted bridge that spans the Trinity River west of downtown.

On the Continental Bridge, cars are no longer allowed, but pedestrians and bicyclists are free to roam.

Under some cloud cover and a cooling breeze, Sunday was, by most accounts, a beautiful day Photo by Lisa Schmidt for hiking. Or, for Reshad Graves, biking the renovated pedestrian bridge and newly paved Skyline and Trinity River trails below.

“I’m just enjoying it because I like to ride when the weather’s nice,” Graves said. “It’s a perfect day to ride, to enjoy the weather while I can before it starts getting hot. It’s especially nice ’cause it rides along the Trinity River.”

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Dancing Frogs hop back into town

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com The Frogs are back in town.

The Dancing Tango Frogs of the 1980s, forever embedded in Dallas lore, actually spent very little time on their Lower Greenville Avenue rooftop home at the short-lived nightclub Tango.

But they are coming home.

“They are like your kids,” Bob “Daddy-O” Wade, who created the frogs in 1983, said.

“They have a life of their own and you have no control over them.”

On Thursday, June 26 — the day that the Tango nightclub closed in 1984 — Taco Cabana at 1827 Greenville Ave. (established on the former Tango site) will host a 1980s themed “Throwback Thursday” patio party with a DJ, food and happy hour

specials. The Tango Frogs will be back for the occasion.

“After working for the last year to help bring the Tango Frogs home, we’re thrilled to have them back where they belong on Lower Greenville,” Taco Cabana COO Todd Coerver said. “We think the Tango Frogs will be the perfect addition to our recently remodeled Lower Greenville restaurant.”

Since 1983, the Photos by Bob "Daddy-O" Wade Tango Frogs have been hopping all over The Dancing Tango Frogs return home to party on Lower Greenville at the site now occupied by Taco Cabana. the nation. “Shannon Wynne had this idea Texas” in 1961. cowboy boots that were diswhen he opened Tango,” Known for creating the played in Washington D.C., Wade said. “Put up a band 40-foot metal iguana that Wade was up for the task. of frogs on the roof and call was on the roof of the New With a Masters in painting it ‘Six Frogs over Tango.’”

York City restaurant Lone Wynne’s late father Angus had developed “Six Flags over Star Café and the 40-foot tall see FROGS on page 5

THEATER

‘Good People’ raises questions at WaterTower

By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com

Photo by Drew Timmons

Nip and Tuck get ready to cut up on the Fourth of July.

Celebrate Independence Day the old-fashioned way Deck the family out in red, white and blue, grab your picnic basket and little red wagon and come celebrate the nation’s past at Dallas Heritage Village’s Old Fashioned Fourth and “Greatest Little Carnival on Earth” from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday, July 4. Kids may decorate their wagons at the craft station for the patriotic parade at noon around the village, or if they don’t have a wagon, they may decorate themselves and march in the parade.

Nip and Tuck, the beloved Village donkeys, will be offering wagon rides around the village in the morning prior to the parade. The Dallas Heritage Village Junior Historians will host a variety of games at “The Greatest Little Carnival

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In This Issue

Classified .......................................................... 11 Community Calendar ....................................... 4 Fashion Trail ...................................................... 7 Fitness on the Trail ............................................ 7 Letter from the Editor........................................ 2 Pages from the Trail........................................... 2 Restaurant Directory ......................................... 9 Scene Around Town......................................... 10 Shop the Trail .................................................. 10 Trail Mix ............................................................ 3 Trail to Good Health ......................................... 8 Urban Trail ........................................................ 6 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly

What makes two people, born and raised on the same (wrong) side of the tracks, end up with lives that are polar opposite? When luck and choices collide, is it entirely about choices or does luck factor in? Is growing up in a neighborhood like South Boston, where they call themselves “Southies,” a death sentence to a fulfilling future?

Are lucky people the same as good people?

These are pivotal questions that shake you by the shoulders in Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David LindsayAbaire’s “Good People,” nominated for a Tony Award for best play in 2011 and now playing at the WaterTower

Theatre through June 29.

The answers are relevant to an ensemble of six characters, each vital to the story, even if the part’s so small you can count the lines on two hands. The characters’ values become transparent as their stories roll out.

Maggie is a middle-aged, single mother with a mentally disabled, 20-year-old daughter, Joyce. Her daughter lives with her and is entirely dependent on her. Maggie still lives in the old neighborhood, can barely pay the rent and just lost her job at a dollar store. Her friend, Dottie, also happens to be her landlord, and is threatening to evict Maggie for late rent.

Maggie’s friend Jean, also a Southie just wants to see her get ahead, even if it means

Photos by Karen Almond

David Price, Jessica Cavanagh, Michelle Courtney Schwartz, Pam Dougherty have their regular Bingo night, at which they attempt solve the world’s problems, or at least their own. encouraging her friend to follow a deceitful plan.

Mike is a doctor, a fertility specialist, with a successful medical practice, a young, educated and beautiful black wife and a young daughter. And he’s Maggie’s old boyfriend.

His family appears to have

it all in their upscale home in a prestigious Boston neighborhood, Chestnut Hill, yet they are in counseling for marital issues. Who isn’t?

When Mike’s and Maggie’s paths cross, not entirely by chance, they’re

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LOVE FIELD

Art installation lovingly displayed

By Annie Tamez

info@katytrailweekly.com Love Field Airport’s administrators, as well as those of Southwest Airlines and the City of Dallas, are working quietly to make you fall in love again with the airport. They’ve installed nine of 12 spectacular public works of art that they hope will make traveling through Love Field a pleasant experience for the public.

But guests who are not traveling will enjoy much of the art. There will be plenty to see by those who are just visiting the lobby, parking lot or baggage claim and do

Photo by Brad Goldberg

"Luminaria" by Julie Cohn and Diana Goldberg graces the entrance to the Love Field terminal. not venture past the security checkpoint.

Officials are counting

down the days to Oct. 13 when the Wright Amendment expires. On that day the

airport will be allowed to resume flights to states and cities that previously were restricted by a law that long ago tried to protect DFW International Airport from competition by limiting the destinations where Love Field’s planes could travel.

Over the past two years, the airport’s caretakers have collaborated on the Love Field Modernization Program, which involves a massive remodeling of runways and facilities. They’ve introduced changes they expect will make service more efficient, secure and “earth-friendly.”

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

PAGES FROM THE TRAIL

Davis releases second novel

By Brian Seidman Dallas author Rod Davis won a PEN Southwest Fiction Award for his debut novel, “Corina’s Way,” set in New Orleans and starring the unforgettable voudou priestess Corina Author Rod Davis Youngblood. In Davis’s newest novel, “South, America,” he returns to the Big Easy and introduces a dynamic new leading man, Jack Prine.

“South, America” opens as Prine discovers a murder victim and finds himself drawn into a web of violence threatening the victim’s beautiful sister. They begin a dangerous, desperate flight through Alabama, the Delta, and back to New Orleans searching and evading button men, goons and racial violence. Deadly ties extend to the Dixie Mafia, priceless stolen art, and debased Southern aristocracy. In a final, startling showdown in the Arts District, no one’s survival is guaranteed.

Gerald Duff, author of “Fire Ants,” writes about “South, America” in the Southern Literary Review, that “What Rod Davis tackles masterfully in this faux hard-boiled mystery is the capturing in a simple plot of murder,

investigation, solution, and deserved punishment of the essential truths of what it is to be born, nurtured, schooled and acclimated to existence in the American South. [Jack Prine's] struggle to understand the nature of where he truly lives provides this powerfully fascinating novel with energy, soul and a hope that he’ll return in another narrative to treat further what he calls ‘the hard shadowed streets of the Vieux Carre, the American landfall for the fallen.’”

Novelist and reviewer Si Dunn calls “South, America” a “gritty, well-written new mystery novel … an engrossing tale alive with Southern landscape, thugs, family secrets, voudou, art treasures, racial tensions, sex … and love.”

“South, America” is available in paperback and ebook from NewSouth Books, Amazon, or your favorite bookstore.

Children receive award-winning book Norma Nelson, director of Readers 2 Leaders, and students of the afterschool enrichment program at Readers 2 Leaders headquarters show off copies of the new awardwinning children's book "The Last Akaway" by Gary Karton. Copies of the book, published by the Brattle Publishing group in Dallas, was given as a gift to the program from Dallas business executive Richard Collins, CEO of Dallas-based education company, Istation.

Readers 2 Leaders' mission is to develop and grow the reading skills of West Dallas children ages 3-10 so that they succeed in school, graduate and leave school prepared to live productive lives. — Martha Tiller

Photo by Martha Tiller

Director of Readers 2, Leaders Norma Nelson (left) and Richard Lena (right), founder and publisher of the Brattle Publishing Group presented copies of the award-winning book "The Last Akaway" by Gary Karton presented books to children from West Dallas.

Why does death come in threes?

By David Mullen

Alice chop carrots, come back with a new hair style each season and make out with Barry Williams off set.

For as long as I can And wasn’t Mike Brady remember, common wisdom (Reed) always sitting at his stated that celebrities always died in threes. In Hollywood, home office drawing plans for the next one goes down, ranch style ofsoon two more will fice building. follow.

The six chilAnd that was dren, three boys the case last week and three girls, as Hollywood shared two died in threes. rooms and one The afternoon bathroom yet “Hardline” team Mike Brady got on Dallas radio David Mullen a home office? juggernaut 1310 As the oldest, The Ticket talks Greg (Williams) should have about the “trifecta of death,” demanded independence. awarding a three-bedroom Then Ruby Dee died penthouse in the sky to the at 91. With husband Ossie three celebrities who die within days of each other. The Davis, the great Sidney Poitier and to a certain extent Bill most famous person to die Cosby, Dee helped break the gets the master suite.

Hollywood color barrier of We lost three from the entertainment world recently. the 1960s. Dee and Davis were know Civil Rights Ann B. Davis, albeit a utilactivists, friends with Dr. ity player, was right in the Martin Luther King, Jr. and middle of the wholesome together received the National sitcom “The Brady Bunch,” Civil Rights Museum’s which many of us grew up watching either in prime time Lifetime Achievement Freedom award in 2005. or reruns. She was always Dee had a long and well there in her blue dress and rounded career in film, theater white apron, which I assume and television. She was the she laundered herself after winner of an EMMY, Grammy running a load for her eight and Screen Actors Guild roommates. Hopefully, she Award, and was nominated will be with Sam the Butcher for an Academy Award for her in the third bedroom, of role in “American Gangster.” course with bunk beds.

And she will always be associThe thought of having ated with “A Raisin in the Sun,” an Alice in the house was both onstage and in film. always far fetching. One man The voice of pop radio, supporting a family of eight Casey Kasem also died. had a live-in maid? What did Saturday morning was Carol — the mother of three Kasem’s time, as he spun girls and stepmother of three records and yarns during his boys — do other than watch david@katytrailweekly.com

FINANCE

Make sure your family has a disaster plan

By Jason Alderman June 1 marked the beginning of hurricane season. Meanwhile, across much of the Western U.S., major droughts have greatly increased the danger for summer wildfires. And don’t forget last winter’s recordbreaking winter storms — or the ongoing potential for earthquakes, tornados, floods and other natural disasters.

Such catastrophic events are inevitable, largely unpreventable and often strike without warning.

Even though we can’t always predict natural disasters, we can anticipate their likely aftermaths, including property loss, power or water service disruption and scarcity of food and supplies.

Sit down with your family and develop a disaster plan. By planning ahead and knowing what you might need under dire

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circumstances, you can save yourselves a lot of time, money and grief.

FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema.gov), offers great suggestions for developing a family emergency plan, building an emergency supply kit, and learning what to do before, during and after emergencies (everything from home fires to terrorist attacks). They even provide an emergency plan for family pets.

Here are some emergency-planning ideas you may not have considered: • Pick meeting spots both in and outside your neighborhood where your family can gather after an emergency.

• Choose one person (possibly out-of-town) everyone can contact for updates.

• Make sure your kids know how to escape the house

in case of fire.

• Identify and stock essential items you’ll need to survive for at least three days in case help is unavailable. Include ample water (at least a gallon per person, per day), non-perishable food, and medications. Don’t forget water, food and supplies for pets.

• Stock an emergency kit with batteries, flashlight, a battery-powered or handcranked radio, waterpurification tablets, clothes, blankets, can opener, tools, toilet paper, moist towelettes, garbage bags, solar cellphone charger, etc.

• If a family member receives life-sustaining treatments (e.g., dialysis), identify alternate treatment locations in case yours becomes incapacitated.

• Take a picture of yourself with your pets in case you should become separated.

• Safely store emergency cash in case ATMs aren’t

working.

Should disaster strike, you’ll need access to financial and legal records. Take these steps now to ensure easier access when the time comes: • Create a log of all account numbers, emergency numbers, contact information and passwords for your bank and credit card accounts, loans, insurance policies, utilities and other important accounts.

• Update it regularly and save hardcopies in secure, offsite locations such as a safety deposit box or with a trusted friend living in another area.

• You can also email the list to yourself in an encrypted, passwordprotected file, save it on a CD or USB drive, or use a cloudbased storage service that will let you access it from any Internet connection.

• Make PDF copies of tax returns, insurance policies and legal documents and save offsite, as above, in case your files or computer are damaged.

Also make digital copies of invaluable family photos, documents and memorabilia that money can’t replace.

If you ever need to file an insurance claim or claim a tax deduction for lost, stolen or damaged property, it’ll be much easier if you have an inventory of everything you own — photos or videos are even better. Try the Insurance Information Institute’s free, secure home inventory software application (iii.org).

Also, investigate what is and isn’t covered by your insurance policies for natural disasters. You may need additional coverage for damage associated with hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes and other weather conditions.

Bottom line: Having a family emergency plan in place could lessen the blow should disaster strike.

syndicated “American Top 40” program. For teenagers and young adults from coast-to-coast, Kasem provided the top resource for the hot songs across America.

Also Saturday mornings, he appeared on television’s “Scooby-Doo” as the voice of “Shaggy” Rogers, entertaining children nationwide.

More fiction than fact, the genesis of the “dying in threes” conjures up many theories. Some believe that it is a way to grieve: that combining multiple deaths makes it easier to cope. Many site the Bible and the propensity for threes like The Holy Trinity and Three Wise Men. The coincidence can also be traced back to the bad luck caused by “three on a match.” No matter, it is always sad, and sometimes shocking, when noted celebrities pass away.

This week, sports died in threes as well. Longtime player, coach and manager Don “Popeye” Zimmer died after devoting his entire life to baseball. Coach of four Super Bowl Champions and synonymous with his great 1970s teams, retired Pittsburgh Steelers coach Chuck Noll died. And stunningly, one of the greatest hitters of our generation, Tony Gwynn, died Monday at 54. A career San Diego Padre, Gwynn was known as much for his smile as for his quick bat. His death really hits home, not just because I am a baseball fan but I am one year older. Death can happen so fast, usually in threes.

For a while, let’s keep that three bedroom penthouse in the sky “for let.”

No crime in Dallas this week?

Just no “Crime Watch.”

The popular feature in the Katy Trail Weekly is on a brief hiatus because the Dallas Police Department is making public access to their police records unavailable the entire month of June because they are upgrading their system.

According to DPD, beginning June 1, work on a new Records Management System (RMS) began to completely replace the old main-frame based report system.

“Once fully implemented, the new RMS will give the Dallas Police Department improved intelligence gathering capabilities, increased accountability throughout the investigative process, and improved integration with the District Attorney’s Office,” the DPD reported.

“Immediately after the system goes live, the process of validating the information entered into the new RMS will begin. This will be a joint effort involving personnel from within the Dallas Police Department, the City of Dallas Communication and Information Services and the vendor.” — David Mullen OUR MISSION Katy Trail Weekly is a community-friendly newspaper designed to inform and entertain the people in many diverse demographics who live and/ or work in these neighborhoods. Much like the Katy Trail itself, Katy Trail Weekly is designed to help bring together the neighborhoods of Downtown, Uptown, Cedar Springs/Oak Lawn, the Design District, the Medical District and the Park Cities, as well as others. The newspaper is placed in local businesses, and other locations, for free pick-up by their patrons. We support this publication by providing ad space to local businesses who want an effective and affordable way to reach the Katy Trail area readers we attract and serve. We welcome participation in the paper through story and picture submissions, and we hope that you will join us in making this paper the best it can be.

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By Brent Bergner @BergnerBrent

With the 2014 FIFA World Cup underway in Brazil, Trail Mix asked sports fans in Dallas about their favorite elements of the event being watched around the world.

Ivan Guel

I’ve been following World Cup religiously. I’ve been a soccer fan ever since I went to a Chivas vs. FC Dallas game. World Cup is awesome, though. I love the unifying aspect of it.

People from all over the world, but everyone speaks the same language: soccer (futbol)?

Favorite team: Mexico.

Elias Casanova

I’ve loved soccer for as long as I can remember. My brother and I watched every single game during the 2002 World Cup. This year, I think the best game so far has been Holland vs. Spain. That was intense. It will be interesting to see who wins; I’m hoping for Brazil.

Favorite jersey: Germany.

Nikki Blazejewski

Photos by David Mullen

At 13 acres built on San Francisco Bay, AT&T Park is an architectural marvel.

A trip around the nation’s ballparks

By David Mullen

I started playing soccer when I was four years old.

My family is big on soccer, especially World Cup, so that’s where I get it from.

Favorite Teams: USA, of course — and Argentina.

Top three reasons to watch: Intensity, sexy players, beer.

david@katytrailweekly.com Now that the NBA Finals are over and the San Antonio Spurs are champions (told you so) and the hockey Mecca of Los Angeles and their Kings are champions of the NHL (and you think Dallas is a bandwagon town), it is time to turn to baseball. That’s pretty much the only outdoor (and sometimes indoor) sport North America has for the next month. World Cup in Brazil and the British Open in England don’t count.

Many people plan their summer vacations around the baseball schedule because fans want to visit an out-oftown ballpark. Globe Life Park in Arlington will entertain thousands who have driven hundreds of miles to go to “Six Flags over Texas” and a ballgame. And a family visit to the Globe is less expensive than to ride Judge Roy Scream.

I have had the good fortune to see a baseball game in every major league park. So as a public service and a vacation guide, I will rank the parks in a two-part series first covering National League parks from worst to best.

It is easy to poke fun at the older, antiquated stadiums. But in the National League, that is impossible to do. Eleven stadiums have opened this century, and only two — Wrigley Field and Dodger Stadium — date back before 1998.

But new is not always better, and much like stadiums designed in the 1970s like Cincinnati’s Riverfront, Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers, St. Louis’ Busch Stadium and Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium, too many new parks look the same.

It reminds me of the children’s book “Mr. Pine’s Purple House.” All of the houses on Mr. Pine’s street looked the same, and he had trouble finding his house.

He painted his house purple so that he could find it. The neighbors liked it so much that they all painted their houses purple. You get the idea.

There are really no bad ballparks in the National League, but Nationals Park in Washington is at the bottom of the pack. It looks like so many of the other newer ballparks, has very little charm and is hard to get to. Atlanta’s Turner Field is next. I applaud that a stadium built for Olympic ceremonies and track and field could be converted into a baseball stadium, but the Braves have already given up and are breaking ground on a new facility in the northern

Lauren Lewey

I’m cheering for the Netherlands this year. I’ve been watching a lot of the games at work. (Don’t tell my boss.) I got in to soccer after attending the FIFA Women’s World Cup in middle school and then playing soccer in high school.

Essentials for watching: Blue Moon, a good group of friends and a big screen.

Alex Hartke

Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, is a far cry from old Shea Stadium. suburbs.

Milwaukee’s Miller Park and Miami’s Marlins Ballpark are next. Both have retractable roofs, but I was actually rained on during a Brewers game when the roof was closed and sprung a leak.

Bernie Brewer and great bratwurst aside, Miller Park sits out in the middle of nowhere, reminding one of AT&T Stadium, the tallest building in Arlington. Miller Park sits out like a “Lite” version of “Jerry World.”

Marlins Ballpark does have one of the coolest features I have ever seen. When you enter the ballpark, you walk right into the bobblehead Hall of Fame. Encased in a glass display, the bobblehead Hall of Fame represents bobbles from all teams with air blowing up from the base so the bobble heads move.

Unfortunately, that monstrosity of a sculpture in the outfield takes away from a ballpark that from foul pole to foul pole is actually quite nice.

St. Louis, Cincinnati and Philadelphia are downgraded for their sameness. At least, new Busch Stadium is downtown providing many eating and drinking options. Great American Ball Park is on the Ohio River, but it is impossible to hit a ball into it on the fly. Citizens Bank Park is situated with the other sports venues in Philadelphia for shared parking, which is a nice feature. If there is a sporting event, you know that you are heading over to Broad Street, although Mr. Pine may not be able to find it.

The largest discrepancy between former stadium and new stadium has to be Citi Field, compared to the awful, but loveable Shea Stadium in Queens. Built on the same site, Citi Field is fun, behind centerfield is a shrine to the Mets and the stadium’s old home plate and bases are marked in the parking lot.

Chase Field in Phoenix, another downtown stadium, makes you thankful that it has a retractable roof closed during the summer. Coors Field in Denver helped revitalize a downtrodden area

called SoDo (Dallas, are you taking notes?) Go to the Sports Column of Blake Street, one of America’s best sports bars or to the Sandlot, the first brewpub inside a baseball stadium.

San Diego’s Petco Park is a bit cavernous but built right in the Gas Lamp district. Go to the Tivoli Bar (established in 1885) before the game or head over to Petco and let the children run around the park area in centerfield.

Although traffic is a hassle, Dodger Stadium, which opened in 1962, has aged like fine wine. It is beautifully situated in Chavez Ravine, the weather is perfect and the grass is as green as Matt Kemp’s wallet.

PNC Park in Pittsburgh is everything a ballpark should be. It is charming, built on the water, salutes the great Pirate teams of the past inside and outside of the park, is affordable and has great sightlines. Plus, it was built for $242 million, the same amount of money former Rangers owner Tom Hicks gave Alex Rodriguez for 10 years.

In classic sell-out fashion, I provide a tie for the number one spot. Chicago’s Wrigley Field and San Francisco’s AT&T Park win the top honors. Wrigley wins for its old-school charm and San Francisco for revitalizing a rundown neighborhood and being an architectural marvel. And of course, both cities are great vacation destinations.

If you arrive in Wrigleyville three hours before a Cubs game, you are late. There is so much fun around the stadium with famous bars like Murphy’s Bleachers and the Cubby Bear packed to the gills. At AT&T, built on only 13 acres, it is the patio at MoMo’s across the street that reaches capacity before a game. The surroundings of a stadium, not just the stadium itself, add to the overall baseball experience, especially when on vacation.

Have fun, be safe and enjoy. Next week we will mull over the American League parks.

This is my first year watching. I’ve never played or watched really, but my friends have influenced me and I’ve been converted. I love how excited the players get when they score; that’s my favorite part. The socializing and beer just adds to it.

Favorite Team: USA

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June 19 - 22

521 E. Lawther Drive Dallas, 75218 214-670-8749

Bath House Cultural Center — The Dallas Indie Festival combines film, art, music and food for a four-day multi-genre festival. More than 10 films will screen repeatedly throughout the festival. For a complete schedule and to purchase tickets go to DallasIndieFestival.com. $10.

June 20

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

Dallas Museum of Art — Oral Fixation (An Obsession with True Life Tales) presents “Lost in Translation: An Evening of Stories About Immigration.” The program will include the story of a Nigerian woman who came from a family of 33 to become an author and filmmaker. Held in Horchow Auditorium. 9 p.m. FREE!

June 21

2646 Main St., Suite 110 Dallas, 75226 972-863-3909

Rachel Nash Gallery — For one weekend only, Baron Batch will have a pop-up art show. Batch is a former Texas Tech Red Raider and Pittsburg Steeler. His art is energetic and fun. It is Pop-X, a term Batch coined to describe pop-art mixed with expressionism. 8 p.m. FREE!

June 25

2010 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-979-6430

Crow Collection of Asian Art — Welcome to Wellness 101! Pack a healthy lunch and join top wellness experts for a weekly lunchtime lecture. Learn about the newest breakthroughs in traditional medicine, as well as the application of ancient practices for our modern-day health concerns. FREE!

June 27

6911 Lemmon Ave. Dallas, 75209 214-350-3600

Frontiers of Flight Museum — See the POW exhibit “Victory from Within.” The exhibit details the American prisoner of war experience from the Civil War to modern conflicts. The visit to the Museum will be exhibit’s first appearance outside of Georgia and its third stop in the United States. Tickets $5-$8.

June 27

2400 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202

Wyly Theatre — Dallas Theater Center presents “Les Misérables.” You will be immersed in this beloved story in a way you've never experienced it before: surrounded by the passion of the French revolution; engulfed by the romantic music; and overwhelmed by the experience of hope, redemption and forgiveness. Performances until Aug. 17.

June 29

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

Dallas Museum of Art — See the exclusive “Nur: Light in Art and Science from the Islamic World” exhibit before it leaves! It displays Islamic art and culture, exploring the use and meaning of light in Islamic art and science.

The exhibit features 150 rarely-seen objects from around the world, including rare manuscripts and scientific objects. $10.

Picture of the Week Fans celebrate USA's victory over Ghana in World Cup at Christies Sports Bar on McKinney Avenue.

Photo by David Mullen

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Fri 6/20

Errol Flynn, b. 1909 Chet Atkins, b. 1924 Audie Murphy, b. 1924 Olympia Dukakis, b. 1931 Nicole Kidman, b. 1967 1911 – NAACP organized in New York.

Sat 6/21

Summer begins Martha Washington, b. 1731 Judy Holliday, b. 1922 Berke Brethed, b. 1957 Juliette Lewis, b. 1973 1788 – U. S. Constitution went into effect

Sun 6/22

Billy Wilder, b. 1906 Kris Kristofferson, b. 1936 Ed Bradley, b. 1941 Meryl Streep, b. 1949 Cyndi Lauper, b. 1953 1870 – Congress created the Dept. of Justice.

Mon 6/23

Bob Fosse, b. 1927 June Carter Cash, b. 1929 Wilma Rudolph, b. 1940 Frances McDormand, b. 1957 Selma Blair, b. 1972 1868 – C. L. Sholes patented his “Type-Writer.”

Tue 6/24

Ambrose Bierce, b. 1842 Chief Dan George, b. 1899 Jeff Beck, b. 1944 Sherry Stringfield, b. 1967 1922 – Amer.

Prof’l Football Assoc. became Nat’l Football League.

Wed 6/25

Anne Revere, b. 1903 George Orwell, b. 1903 Carly Simon, b. 1945 Phyllis George, b. 1949 Sonia Sotomayor, b. 1954 1876 – Custer and 210 men of 7th Cavalry wiped out at Little Big Horn.

Thu 6/26

Peter Lorre, b. 1904 Babe Didrikson Zaharias, b. 1914 Greg LeMond, b. 1961 Chris O’Donnell, b. 1970 Sean Hayes, b. 1970 1848 – 1st pure food law passed in U.S.

Contemporary Theatre audience makes noise for ‘Noises Off’

By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com

A plate of sardines almost upstaged nine actors playing 18 characters in Contemporary Theatre of Dallas’ (CTD) “Noises Off,” which opened to a fairly noisy audience. The play-withina-play is quite the farce of a farce, ya’ hear?

When Michael Frayn wrote “Noises Off” in 1982, he must have been having a bad day or using hallucinogens or both. Who creates a sardine-based plot amid a bunch of egomaniacal, door-slamming actors, who can’t remember their lines — or is it their characters’ lines?

Frayn was on a creative tear to write this parody of show business as seen from both

Photography by Emily Piepenbrink

Michael McGough and Lisa Fairchild argue over a plate of sardines in “Noises Off” at Contemporary Theatre of Dallas through June 29. the stage and backstage.

The functional set created by Rodney Dobbs is also central to the farcical theme. It rotates from a backstage, to a stage and to the backstage again in the three-act play. Opening and slamming half-a-dozen doors along with following the whereabouts of that darn plate of sardines is basically

the external storyline. It’s woven around the British actors, who portray a confused housekeeper; a hard-of-hearing drunk; an emotional stage manager; a sleep-deprived handyman; an out-of-shape actor with nose bleeds; a young coquette in her undergarments; a raging director and a couple of idiots.

The romantically entangled ensemble plays out their personal lives onstage and backstage, to a real audience — that would be CTD’s audience, who tries to keep up. Here’s the gist: “Nothing On,” the farce that’s within the “Noises Off” farce, will open in a few hours, and none of the actors know their lines

see NOISES on page 8

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ACROSS 1. Trudges 6. Bane of pvts.

10. Sneak in uninvited 15. Shopper's binge

20. Poisonous shrub 21. Eyewash acid 22. Must (2 wds.)

23. Iota preceder 24. Slug's trail 25. Jungian term

FROGS cont'd from page 1

26. Organic compound 27. Circle sizes 28. Howard Carter found his tomb (var.)

30. Capriciously

32. Tiberius' council 33. Like chiffon 35. Moose kin 36. Harsh criticism 39. Ms. Thurman 40. Billboards

“There were complaints of parking and noise. Everybody blamed the Frogs.”

When the Frogs were taken down in June 1985, they were given a proper send off. “We had a going away party at Fast and Cool on Greenville Avenue. The Frogs showed up on a flatbed.”

In 1986, the Frogs were part of a traveling sculpture exhibit that started in Austin and toured Texas before finding

from the University of California Berkeley, Wade took over a big empty warehouse nearby. “We called it the Frog Factory,” Wade said.

“It was labor intensive,” Wade said of building oversized frogs. “The frogs are made of pipe, wire mesh and sprayed urethane foam.” He created six frogs: two dancing frogs wired together and a four piece band of standalone frogs. But they still were lacking something.

“I thought it would be great to motorize these things,” Wade said. “So I put the word out.” Wade was known to hold court with his friends in the arts community at the Stoneleigh P bar and restaurant on Maple Avenue.

The Dancing Tango Frogs circa 1984.

“One day I am working on the frogs with the warehouse door a home at road stop Carl’s Corner off open,” Wade said. “All of a sudden, this Interstate 35. Carl’s Corner had a huge guy pulls up to the Frog Factory on a fire “but the Frogs survived,” Wade said. motorized bar stool.” The inspiration “Those are my kids.” of mounting a turntable to the bottom They also survived a massive wind of the two attached frogs to simulate storm.

“They were propped up on top of dancing fulfilled his dream. an 18-wheeler by cables,” Wade, who will The Dancing Frogs actually made be at the Taco Cabana celebration, said. their debut on a truck in the Greenville “They came swinging down, but never Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1983. hit the ground.”

They spent the next two years on the When the Frogs were sold, they were roof of the building at Greenville Avenue split up. The two Dancing Tango Frogs and Alta Avenue even though the club and the Trumpet Frog will be at the Taco shuttered in 1984. “For whatever reason, Cabana party, after spending time in the city was on our ass.” Wade said.

By Stella Wilder

CANCER (June 21-July 6) You must be willing to incorporate another's assessment in your thinking processes; you can't know everything about everything!

(July 7-July 22) – You and a friend will find yourselves on a journey of sorts – one that brings plenty of surprises.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You may be called upon

because of your unique skill set – and your ability to step into a difficult situation with confidence. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You know how to do one or two unusual things that will prove invaluable to many. Be ready.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You don't want to be in the rear of the action; you will serve yourself and others better by stepping up to the front. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – Your casual attitude may not be appreciated by the powers that be, but it keeps you relaxed and ready for action.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) The odds of getting it right are very good. Don't make any false moves, and be ready to improvise as the need arises.

(Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You may be waiting for the information needed to make sense of a tricky financial situation.

Money is not the only issue.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may feel as though you're being expected to wait for too long before swinging into action, but you can use the time to your advantage. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You're not able to keep up with everyone at all times, but when the time is

109. Oar pin 110. To be, to Henri 111. Bribe, informally 112. Dernier -113. Open-air lobbies 115. Kind of job 116. Weed 117. Pith helmet 118. Malt-shop treat 120. Dodge City loc.

121. Spike TV, once 123. Six-shooter 124. Wildebeests 125. Some sibs 127. Verdi numbers 129. Tourist's tote 131. Narrow squeaks (2 wds.)

135. Grilled a steak 140. Come clean 141. Lets slip 142. Opponent 143. Video-game pioneer 144. NASA rocket stage 145. St. Teresa's town 146. River past Verona 147. Four-door model 148. -- Python 149. Early anatomist 150. Volcano goddess 151. Secret rendezvous DOWN 1. Furtive sound 2. Corker 3. Skip past 4. Table linen, often 5. Public tiff 6. "Moonlight --" 7. Dirt 8. Kind of capsule 9. Surveys

Houston and Cleburne. The other three Frogs are currently at a restaurant in Nashville.

The controversy that the Frogs created in 1983 on Lower Greenville seems to have subsided. “We want to credit longtime Lower Greenville denizen Ray Elizardo for giving us the idea to bring the Frogs home,” Fiesta Restaurant Group CEO Tim Taft said.

“He came to us and told us how much it would mean to the neighborhood and its current revitalization.”

“We hope everyone in the area will come out June 26 to help us celebrate and see the Frogs in all their glory, “Coerver said.

Now in his 70s, Austin-based Wade, dubbed “The King of Roof Tops,” has art occupying roofs in Dallas, Fort Worth, Abilene, Nashville and two roofs in Austin.

He is working on a documentary titled “Flight of the Iguana” chronicling the story behind his first major installation. For more information go to flightoftheiguanadoc.com/#about-1.

The iguana is currently on the roof of the Fort Worth Zoo. “I pulled up at a fraternity at UT in Austin in this 1951 Ford custom hot rod,” Wade said, when asked about his nickname “Daddy-O.” “So I joined.

Everyone had a nickname. ‘Machine Gun Kelly.’ ‘Melon Head.’ ‘Pig Pen.’ So they gave me ‘Daddy-O,’ and I figured I was lucky to get it and it stuck.”

YOUR STARS THIS WEEK The coming week is likely to present situations that require a keen understanding of the meaning of things both said and unsaid. Assumptions are not enough; do not assume that common knowledge will serve.

Each individual must do what he or she can to get accurate, up-to-date information in order to come to a full and detailed understanding of the messages that are sent and received throughout the week. Words, words, words – there will be many of them, and they are all worth something. Depending on one's perspective, they can be revealing – or obscure.

It's a good week for everyone to accept the fact that there is only so much one person can do, no matter how prepared, skilled and "on top of it" he or she may be. There may be a very real need for assistance, and waiting for it won't be enough. It must be asked for, in the right way, at the right time.

41. Oliver Stone film 42. Draw on glass 46. "-- -la-la!"

47. Actress -- Hagen 48. Goatee's place 51. Aerobic measure 53. Michael Stipe's gp.

54. Familiar threat (2 wds.)

56. Warty critter 57. Cartoon woodpecker 59. Horned animal 61. VIP transport 62. Lotte of "From Russia With Love" 63. Singer -- Adams 64. Does like Krakatoa 65. Conked on the head 67. Bridle part 68. Email provider 69. Othello's foe 72. Rx givers 73. Lack of experience 76. Kind of cracker 80. Sci-fi "Doctor" 81. Fictional pirate 82. "Verse" lead-in 83. WWW addresses 85. Brown-truck logo 86. Yellowstone sight 88. Thoroughly 92. "-- -whiz!"

93. Attorney's earnings 94. Mohawk-sporting actor (2 wds.)

95. PC screens 96. Fork or spoon 99. Argentine plains 102. Far East cuisine 103. Main force 104. Microwaves 108. Pull -- -- one

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right, you can surely lead the pack for a while.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You're in charge of something that is really taking off. See if you can't drum up some more support. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – Alternating sights and sounds will prove important to you throughout the week; personal interpretation counts for much.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) It's a good time for you to express yourself in terms that make sense to you. You don't have to worry about being understood; you will be. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You're looking out for others even as you take care of yourself. More is happening of which you're a principal part.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You're eager to discover just what the most important issue is, but the answer is different with each person you talk to.

(Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You're after something that can prove your legitimacy to others. When all is said and done, you are the real deal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) Though you'll want to keep your team together most of the time, certain steps of

10. Gnawed 11. Allergic reactions 12. Out of bed 13. Stalk 14. Bloodsucking insect 15. Pancake order 16. Idiom, e.g.

17. Walk unsteadily 18. And others (abbr.)

19. "No sweat!"

21. Outfitter Tommy -29. Mr. Rockne 31. Varieties 34. Solo of "Star Wars" 36. Ninny 37. Petty or Loughlin 38. "Excuse me!"

41. "Hey --" (Beatles) 43. Vacation jaunt 44. Penny 45. MD employers 47. Glasnost letters 48. Retina cell 49. Franz Joseph -50. Ms. Lupino 51. Needle end 52. Mistakes 55. Wolf, to Pedro 56. Less relaxed 57. Flour infester 58. "Garfield" pooch 60. Grass-skirt dance 62. Former Italian coins 64. Aerie builders 66. Ushers in 67. Orange peels 69. Labor org.

70. Gleeful shout 71. Elephant party 74. Daddy's sister 75. Oregon city 77. Tint 78. Goodall subject 79. Future bks.

81. Rock layers 84. Lease 87. Bratty kids 89. Golfer Lorena -90. Europe-Asia range 91. Nomad dwellings 93. Chimney pipe 97. Fez wearer 98. Regarding (2 wds.)

99. Snow boots 100. Dated hairdo 101. Hotel staffer 102. Add water 103. Nectar gatherer 105. Actress Madeline -106. Hairy twin 107. Firms up 109. Curbside collectible (2 wds.)

111. Hopeless case 114. Boxing wins 115. Molecular biology topic 116. Meek 119. Not present 121. High-pitched 122. Sentra maker 123. Repair place 124. Spat 126. Deliver a message 127. Be of use 128. Fragment 129. Quibble 130. Cook in embers 131. Silent sort 132. Engineering toy 133. Hot place 134. Thomas -- Edison 136. Go underground 137. Knight's wife 138. Important decades 139. By -- of hard work

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Copyright 2014 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. your journey must be taken individually, out of sight of others. (March 6-March 20) – You may have to take things apart completely before putting them back together to your satisfaction.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) Though you're likely in charge and know what's going to happen, you may well be on the edge of your seat as it all plays out. (April 5-April 19) – You may have to do a lot of maneuvering in the dark before someone else reveals what you need to know.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You're nearing your target, but you may not be able to call it quits after you have done all you have planned. Some new issues need attention. (May 6-May 20) – You're going to have to have a contingency plan in place before taking a risk that you know could very well backfire on you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) Your willingness to put yourself out there will give you the advantage – and require you to do something out of character, too. (June 7-June 20) – It's important that you be able to blend in, but only until your own plans are put in motion.

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

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By Candy Evans

new normal. This will mean that developers will have to drastically change the way Fresh from a national they build housing right now, real estate as the lush green conference in lawn is officially Houston, our a relic. Starting heads are spinning today, I would like over how growing to see sustainable economic and landscaping and political turmoil, more Xeriscape in changing every single new demographics, and home delivered. the lifestyle choices We have Candace Evans much more on the of an emerging generation, rising future of real estate energy independence in on CandysDirt, but we bring the United States and a you a house this week that strengthening job market nods to the past with a sweet fueled in part by massive surprise: Dickinson House, changes in the delivery of 3441 University Blvd., is in health care have all affected the heart of Professor Row, as real estate. And will continue they call it, because the bouleto affect it. Keeps us busy vard spills beautifully onto the 24/7.

SMU campus. The street was But we are also checking famous for the college profesour taps: by 2030, demand sors and theologians who lived for drinkable water will exthere and founded the street. ceed supply by 40 percent.

In fact, many of them built That’s just 16 years away! their homes with loans from Global problems could be our the college! problems: 780 million people It is not named after globally don’t have access to Emily Dickinson, but after clean water, and 3 million the first dean of the School die each year from issues of Theology at SMU, Robert related to sanitation. And in E. Dickinson, one of SMU’s just 10 years, 1.8 billion (Yes, early theologians. The home BILLION!) people will live was built in 1924 on a 55 by in areas that are considered 177 deep lot as a one story water scarce. Here in the craftsman. Today the home U.S., the rate of groundwais a two-story wonder of spater depletion is increasing, ciousness in a regency style, with drought becoming the though if you look in the Candace@CandysDirt.com

Photos courtesy of Ebby Halliday’s Little White House

This house is located at 3441 University Blvd. and is listed for $1,499,000.

attic you can still see parts of the original roofline. Now a hefty 4,393 square feet, the home boasts five bedrooms, four full and one half bath, formals, three living areas, a screened in porch, a sport court, and a full guest house that is grandfathered in as a back house and garage.

And, behind the garage, this home has a honey of a surprise: a bee hive that produces 50 pounds of fresh honey a year, all but eliminating the homeowner’s allergies.

The rooms are well sized, and two upstairs bedrooms share a bath Jack and Jill

style. You enter to a short foyer with the stairs leading to the soaring second floor and the beadboard ceiling way overhead. Since the home was built in the 1920s, ceilings were designed to be high. The fireplace is striking with its slate rock front. All windows in the house have been replaced.

Here is another surprise: the master bedroom is DOWNSTAIRS and sports a beautiful spa-like master bath. Even the colors are spa-like and soothing. While much of the remodeling on this house was done in the late 1980s, it was done with

such classic design that it is all rather quite timeless. The master bath features Wood-Mode cabinets surrounding a center Jacuzzi tub. There is a steam shower and a bidet next to the commode.

The kitchen is very functional with a charming built-in booth table. I might resurface the wood in here, but the counters, appliances and wood floors are great. There is a screened porch off the kitchen where you can enjoy the beauty of the yard without the critters. In fact, the focal point of this yard is a huge, twisted live oak unlike any I have ever seen in a Park Cities back yard.

The guesthouse, now used as an office, is in the back attached to the threecar — rare for Park Cities — covered parking.

Upstairs are four bedrooms, the laundry room, which measures about 16 by 8 feet and a study. Also up there, incorporating the front staircase landing, is an

open-to-below gameroom with beadboard ceiling.

Walking into this home is very much like walking into a professor’s home, a tribute to the traditional, classic genre. Even walking outside brings in history: the entire front walkway and patio is paved with red bricks from the Fort Worth Stockyards. Every other one is stamped “Thurber Brick.”

The house itself is steeped in SMU history and has had four owners, according to “The Block Book” by Bonnie Wheeler, a professor of English at SMU, who lives across the street.

Listed with Kenneth Walters at Ebby Halliday’s Little White House. Asking price is $1,499,000 for the bricks and mortar; the history — priceless.

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Selling a house or condominium in less than a day

By Mike Ai and Phillip Murrell In the ultra trendy Uptown area, demand for

high-end apartments and condos outpace the new development happening in the area. With its unique culture, Uptown attracts a wide

array of people from young millennial yuppies to wealthy empty nesters. This demand coupled with shortages in housing inventory has pushed

Real Estate

rent and home prices up. isn’t using multiple resources According to sell your home, to the Dallas your home is not Business Journal, going to sell quickly.

Dallas' home prices have hit a Price your new index high home right. Make of 134.51 on sure your home is the S&P/ Casepriced correctly.

Shiller Home Do your research Price Indices Phillip Murrell and work with your report with a 10 Realtor to find the percent increase right price to put in prices year-over-year. your house on the market.

These market conditions have The main reason why some created the perfect storm for a houses are sold quickly and seller’s market. some are not It is no surprise that is because they homes for sale in the Uptown were priced area are being sold within a incorrectly. couple of days (sometimes Everyone is within a couple of hours) looking for a of being listed. If you are good deal and thinking of selling your overpricing it home, now is the time to do will do nothing it. Here are a few key tips but discourage that will get your home sold buyers from quickly. considering your home.

Work with the right Realtor. Make sure your De-personalize your Realtor is informed and knows home. The more personal what properties are going for stuff you have in the home the in your area. Choose a Realtor harder it is for buyers to see that knows the market and is themselves in it. Take down aggressive. If your home agent family photos, memorabilia

and personal keepsakes. You want buyers to see themselves in your home, not you.

Basic upgrades. A fresh coat of paint on the walls, new door handles, new cabinet hardware, and adding closet storage are a few inexpensive things that you can do to make house more desirable. If you are looking to get that “wow” factor and are willing to invest some money into the sale of your home, redo the kitchen. A few thousand dollars to replace countertops may make a difference of $10,000 on sale price.

Mike Ai and Phillip Murrell Mike Ai are Real Estate Professionals with Keller Williams Urban Dallas. Mike Ai can be contacted at MikeAiRealEstate@gmail. com/469-249-2407 and Phillip Murrell can be contacted at Phillip@philliprealestate. com/989-859-2275.

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Girls Inc. provides inspiration and opportunities

By Kirsten Bossart This summer, Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas is giving middle school girls an amazing opportunity to explore science, technology, mathematics and engineering (STEM) concepts and a pathway to higher education through a partnership with Richland College and The University of Texas at Dallas – Science and Engineering Education Center (SEEC).

The three organizations worked together to develop the Girls Inc. SMART Summer College Camp, a two-week learning experience for 20 Dallas-area girls entering eighth grade, to expand the horizons of the young women selected to participate.

“Girls Inc. SMART Summer College Camp will awaken the potential in middle school girls as they explore the life of a full-time college student and discover opportunities in STEM fields,” Lori Palmer, CEO of Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas said. “We encourage girls to explore STEM fields because research demonstrates that women employed in STEM careers earn an average of 33 percent more than those employed in other

Richland College, will focus on “Water: Ubiquitous and Unique.” The girls will explore the various properties of Earth’s most important resource in the contexts of sustainability and ecology. The curriculum includes experiential learning activities in the sciences as well as in 3-D art, learning strategies and college readiness skills. Each afternoon, the girls will learn about the physics and fun behind the hula hoop.

Sherry Dean, Richland College speech commuPhoto by Sherry Dean nication profesProfessor of Chemistry Rebecca Williams instructs a group from Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas. sor and Girls Inc. board member, said Richland College adfields.” in STEM education and reprogram introduces these ministrators see the camp as Bernine Khan, UT search, females make up only girls to the flavors of STEM an intentional effort to grow Dallas’ SEEC director, said about 43 percent of the stucareers through interactions and nurture future female the camp is designed to dent body. with female STEM professcientists and engineers while help girls dream big. The “Females, in general, sionals. If the girls ultimately introducing the girls to a University of Texas at Dallas represent a hugely untapped choose a non-STEM field, it route more and more students is ascending the ranks, resource of potential STEM will be an informed choice take to pursue higher educaquickly becoming recognized professionals in our nation, with the full knowledge that tion — the community colas one of the top schools and when compounded with their intrinsic ability had no lege experience. Richland has by the U.S. News & World low socio-economic and culbearing on their decision.”

Report’s Best Colleges ranktural issues, the pathway to The first week of the Girls some 20,000 credit students ings. While the university is a successful STEM career is Inc. SMART Summer College and offers a dual-credit charter high school. distinguished for its strength stymied,” Dr. Khan said. “The Camp, held June 16-20 at

FITNESS ON THE TRAIL

FASHION TRAIL

Top off your swimwear fashions been spotted across the world’s beaches sporting this trend. Jessica Alba is a fashion inspiration @JessVoss11 pairing kimonos with her swimwear long before The best thing kimonos became a trend. Pair your kimono you can wear is with a pair of high-waist shorts, your bikini top confidence. But and wedges, and you have successfully created confidence will only an outfit. finish an outfit, not Not a fan of kimonos, dig out your create it. Not to favorite chambray top. This shirt continues mention sometimes to prove it is the most versatile item in your your confidence goes closet. It makes a great cover over your bikini, on vacation during while keeping your look fashionable. And swimsuit season. Your guys, this is the preferred option over your Jessica Voss old t-shirt or tank. calendar will quickly fill with parties at One of the easiest rooftop, friends and outfit options is a romper apartment pools as (and just because it’s easy the Dallas weather doesn’t make it any less continues to grow fabulous). This outfit is warmer. Here is your recommended if you summer guide to don’t plan on getting into crafting the perfect the water and are there pool look that will strictly for social reasons. give you confidence A romper makes a trendy and many, many outfit for when you are compliments. already running late Let’s start and needed to leave 10 from the feet up. minutes ago.

When arriving at My final a swimming pool recommendation (that (rooftop preferably), has never let me down) the shoe situation can is a dress. Whether it is be tricky. As Dallasyour go-to maxi dress or based fashion blogger a boho-inspired tunic, Courtney Kerr said, these pieces were made “You get a choice. for hot days and pool You either wear high parties. Cotton caftan heels or bikinis, you dresses have been a can’t wear both.” staple in the swimwear Kerr is spot on with industry for a reason. this advice.

These dresses allow you Photo courtesy of Celebrity Fashionista. to show as much or as If you choose to wear a bikini, it little skin as you please.

Jessica Alba models a kimono over her is only okay to wear They are effortlessly easy swimsuit at the beach. sandals. Alternatively and flatter every body if you wear a dress or type. If you decide to go romper as a cover up, wedges are acceptable to drinks after, these pieces allow for you to go and can elevate an outfit. When in doubt from pool to restaurant patio without going remember that a sandal or flip-flop is classic home. and appropriate in most or all cases. My As the weather continues to get hotter and personal advice: let your personality shine in hotter, you’re now prepared to accept those the sun, not your patent stilettos. party invites and spend quality time at the Next, what do you wear over your swimsuit? pool instead of your A/C vent. And remember; This year is all about kimonos. Whether it has a always use sunscreen or a moisturizer with a printed design or is a solid color, celebrities have high SPF. Sunburns are never a cute accessory.

By Jessica Voss

BRIDGE cont'd from page 1 Cars used to roll across this bridge, built in 1933. Now they have to drive the newly flood-protected Sylvan Avenue Bridge on one side — or the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, next door on the other.

Replacing the cars on the Continental Bridge? A playground with colorful, geometric climbing blocks on a safe, soft surface. Lounge chairs. Spans of tall, white cloth act as shade structures to block the sun. Other spans of rope mesh will shade visitors when vines

“Many people do not know that 42 percent of all first-time college freshman in 2013 were enrolled at twoyear institutions such as Richland College,” Dr. Dean said. “We anticipate that many Girls Inc. girls will also make Richland an important part of their higher education experience.”

The second week of the Girls Inc. SMART Summer College Camp (June 22-27) will immerse girls in campus life at UT Dallas. The girls will live in university dorm suites, find out what it takes to apply for college and participate in learning activities in bioengineering, nanotechnology, forensic science, robotics and space science.

At UT Dallas, the girls also will have the opportunity to connect with STEM professionals from the university and Dallas’ business community. Evenings will be filled with fun activities such as karaoke, Zumba and movies. The week culminates with a field trip to Texas Instruments.

Learn more about Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas at www.girlsincdallas.org, Richland College at www. richlandcollege.edu and The University of Texas at Dallas at www.utdallas.edu.

grow and curl over them. There’s a meditation labyrinth, bocce court and a spray fountain.

On Sunday, there was a celebration to open the renovated bridge, which many hope will help continue the revitalization of West Dallas.

Scientists Jennifer and Luke Kohler rode their bikes on trails from Dallas’ M Streets to the bridge. Their kids, Magli and Ozette, were buckled into rear cargo seats.

“It’s awesome, it’s cool, it’s nice to look at,” Luke Kohler said. “There’s people out and about. We can ride our bikes here. What’s not to love?”

High school female athletes: build bulletproof knees

By Rob Lord Title IX, legislation passed in 1972 requiring universities to offer the same number of female athletic scholarships as male scholarships, has increased participation in women's sports by 900 percent. There are incredible opportunities for young women to get a "free ride" through college with sports.

Unfortunately, one of the biggest roadblocks that may prevent a talented female high school athlete from getting an athletic scholarship is an injury. The most common serious injury for female athletes is a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

It is estimated that torn ACL's are eight times more common for female high school athletes than males.

In addition to preventing a young woman from earning an athletic scholarship, a torn ACL usually results in osteoarthritis decades later.

ACL tears are especially common in sports that require lateral movement and jumping such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, tennis and gymnastics.

There are a few suspected reasons why women are more susceptible to ACL tears than men. Wider hips, small ACL's, "knock knees" and an imbalance between the (weak) hamstrings and (strong) quadriceps muscle, just to name a few. Training

to prevent ACL tears is easy to understand and implement. In order to build bulletproof knees, the athlete must strengthen the hamstrings, perfect the correct squatting motion and practice jumping and landing softly without allowing the knees to buckle Rob Lord inwards.

The following is a very simple and incredibly effective routine that addresses the major problems that lead to torn ACL's.

Exercise one: box jumps Box jumps are as simple as they sound. The key is to do them right, when the athlete is fresh, at the beginning of the workout. Simply line up three to eight boxes in a row, about three feet apart. Boxes should be low enough that the athlete can jump on them without fear of a miss. Have the athlete jump from the top of one box, onto the floor and then immediately onto the next box. Key points to remember are to spend as little time as possible on the floor between boxes, land softly on the next box and never let the knees buckle inwards.

Exercise two: full range of motion squats A full range of motion squats will develop all the major muscles in the leg in a balanced fashion. It is truly the "King of Exercises" for the athlete. The quads,

“The more we can do on the trail, the better,” Jennifer Kohler said. “The less times we have to go where all the cars are.”

Dallasite Linda Alonzo said the Continental park offers the perfect view of the Calatrava-designed white-arch bridge.

“I was totally against it in the beginning, but it’s gorgeous,” Alonzo said. “It’s pretty. I’ve seen it at a distance but never on the bridge.

And it’s fabulous.”

The entire Reyes family is impressed, too. They all left Frisco before sunrise Father’s Day to run the 5k Revel Run. Paul Reyes remembers this part of West Dallas when he

hamstrings and glutes will all get worked proportionately.

All of the subtle coaching points for a proper squat are not possible to cover in the article, so please find a coach who can teach them correctly.

Exercise three: the Romanian deadlift No other exercise can work the hamstring so effectively. Again, this is detailed movement that should not be explained in writing. A good strength coach needs to show the athlete how to complete the Romanian Deadlift safely without risking injury to the spine or hamstring. This is an exercise that should never be pushed to the point of exhaustion, or failure, as the risk of injury becomes too high.

If the female athlete did nothing but the three exercises listed here twice a week as her training program AND got a little better each workout; either lifting more weight or doing more reps, she would be training better than 95 percent of her peers. Many times coaches and trainers make the training program so complex, they overlook first having the athlete become elite at the basics. In addition to building bulletproof knees, the female athlete will also run faster and jump higher than the competition. It's like money in the bank. Or better yet, four years of college tuition for free.

Rob Lord is the owner and head trainer at The AlphaProject.org. He can be reached at 214-557-1588.

attended medical school at UT-Southwestern.

“I think it’ll open it up, and I’ve been here 30 years and I remember driving through this area here,” Reyes said. “I used to think ‘Ohhh.’

You know? And now I think it’ll hopefully definitely revitalize the area. And bring us.

We’re from Frisco.”

Many visitors said Sunday was the first time they had ever been to the bridge, trails and West Dallas. And a lot of them said thanks to the playground, seats, water misters, shade or the adjacent West Dallas Gateway parking lot, they intend on returning. — Bill Zeeble

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TRAIL TO GOOD HEALTH

Top tips for a healthy summer holiday weekend

By Megan Lyons

member and get outside to enjoy the nice weather with a walk, run or bike Summer is full of ride. With so many parties, opportunities to fire up the grill, barbeques and opportunities relax around the pool or lake for relaxation, it can be harder and enjoy long weekends with to work out later in the day, family and friends. While these so commit to working out in weekends are fun and relaxing, the morning. You won’t regret they are often associated with it, and you’ll feel better about unhealthy habits and can leave enjoying the rest of the day! us feeling less than our best. The 3. Don’t skip the Fourth of July is just around the Megan Lyons veggies. Sneak in your veggies corner, so here are seven tips to fill you up and give your to enjoy a healthy and happy summer body the nutrients it craves. If you’re holiday weekend. heading to a barbecue, the traditional 1. Drink a lot of water. Last week, sides tend to be very heavy (like potato I told you that 75 percent of Americans salad, macaroni salad or coleslaw). So are chronically dehydrated, and I hope why not bring over a veggie tray with you’ve been concentrating on your some hummus or a green salad with water intake. Aside from all the health fresh veggies? If you’re celebrating at benefits, water is a great way to fill you home, throw some veggies on the grill up, reduce cravings and unnecessary – grilled vegetables are delicious and snacking and stay hydrated. I nutritious (just spray on a bit of olive recommend alternating water with your oil, plus salt, pepper, and any spices and alcoholic beverages or carrying a glass herbs you choose). of water in one hand and an alcoholic 4. Choose leaner meats if you’re drink in the other hand (which will also grilling. Go for the chicken, fish, lean limit mindless snacking). steak or veggie burgers instead of 2. Get in your workout in the the ribs, hot dogs or bratwurst. This morning. Grab a friend or family choice will save you calories, unhealthy

additives and leave you feeling energized rather than weighed down.

5. Limit your sweetened drinks.

Lemonade, juice, frozen margaritas and daiquiris are summer classics, but they also pack lots of extra sugar and calories if you consume too much. So opt for lighter drink options, or limit yourself to one of the sweeter ones and really savor it!

6. Eat mindfully. It can be very easy to put back a basket of chips or a half-dozen cookies without realizing it, so make sure you actually put your food on a plate (studies show this slows you down and limits portion sizes) and really enjoy it as you’re eating!

7. Opt for a healthier dessert. Like the sweetened drinks, all the baked goods can really add up, so enjoy some fresh watermelon or cherries as your dessert. For a special treat, grill some pineapple – delicious!

Megan Lyons is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Health Coach in Uptown.

She provides one-on-one health coaching, helping individuals achieve their ultimate health and happiness. For a free initial consultation, contact her at 214-803-1298, or visit her website, www.thelyonsshare.org.

Rain, rain stay away

Photo courtesy of Lee Park & Arlington Hall Conservancy

John Willding, Lee Park & Arlington Hall Conservancy Board Members, Hilda Rodriguez and Carey Barnes and some fourlegged friends enjoy a picnic at Lee Park.

CELEBRATE cont'd from page 1 on Earth,” including pick a duck, go fishing for prizes, a bean bag toss and the famous annual stick pony race for ages 3-11. Get your face painted with a mustache and

After being forced to cancel because of Mother Nature, the “B3” neighborhood picnic has been rescheduled. “B3,” standing for “burgers, beer & band,” is from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 29 at the Allman Pavilion in Lee Park. It is open to Lee Park Conservancy members as well as to the public.

Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy burgers, craft beer and live music. FirstServices Residential is the entertainment sponsor, and Blue Moon will return this year to play classic rock.

For further information contact the Conservancy at 214521-2003 or email leeparkconservancy.org. — David Mullen

a game of cards or dominoes. The Dallas Heritage Village Guild will be selling popcorn, cotton candy and water bottles at the popcorn wagon.

Lemonade will also be available for sale.

“Each year, we look forward to this day, which has become a family Photo courtesy of Dallas Heritage Village tradition for so many,” Melissa Prycer, president and executive director, see how many mustaches you Dallas Heritage Village said. can spot around the village.

“It’s great to see all the famiThis year’s patriotic crafts lies picnicking and enjoying will include making Yankee quality time together. We Doodle red, white and blue offer our special thanks to the macaroni necklaces and patriotic or friendship bracelets. Junior Historians for all of their hard work and creativAdditionally there will be ity with the carnival games, newspaper hat making, comwhich are always a big hit plete with a feather on each with the kids. So come grab side. Pose for a patriotic picture with Nip and Tuck in the your ‘stache’ and join the bash!” afternoon. Activities will be Admission is $10 for available throughout the day. adults. Children 12 and The whole family can under and members of play historic games like Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 horseshoes and graces and, new this year, play a round or Harwood St., are admitted free of charge. Tickets can be two in a mini checkers tourpurchased at the gate. Don’t nament with an opportunity forget to bring a little extra to win prizes. All of the hiscash for carnival fun. Tickets toric buildings will be open for carnival games are 25 for touring, and costumed cents each or five for $1. For characters will be on hand to more information call 214visit about what life was like 413-3674, or visit dallasherduring this time period. The itagevillage.org. — Elizabeth saloon is a popular afternoon Lenart spot for a cold root beer and

NOISES cont'd from page 4 or stage direction.

Chad Gowen Spear plays the frustrated director, who’s moments away from walking out. Spear’s booming voice, heard while he moves about the theater, that’s the CTD, does the role with a challenging straight face. The actual “Noises Off” director, Robin Armstrong has a painful looking job keeping these characters, sardines and doors straight.

Lisa Fairchild, as Dotty Otley, does justice to the overworked, confused and confusing housekeeper who, along with the sardines and slamming doors, is the hinges on which the doors hang – that is in the middle of the action. Her backstage and onstage roles seem exhausting, and Fairchild is believable on both counts.

Michael McGough has the most physically demanding and slapstick role, doing both well, while bearing a striking resemblance to “The Office’s” John Krasinski. His character is central to the chaos, and he leaves the audience wondering what’s in his mysterious box, which he carries throughout three acts.

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Recipe of the Week Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad

I like to use several different varieties of heirloom tomatoes in this summery salad — they add such beautiful color and fantastic flavor!

1 small cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 hothouse cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch slices 6 small tomatoes, cut into wedges Juice and zest of 2 limes 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup shredded fresh mint leaves Salt and pepper In a large bowl, combine the first three ingredients. Mix the lime juice and olive oil and pour over the salad, tossing to mix. (You can do this part up to 2 hours ahead.)

Just before serving, add the feta and mint.

Season lightly with salt and generously with pepper.

Recipe by Sara Newberry The ultrathin Carine Rice has to have the most challenging role, which requires her to spend most of the show in black, lacy underwear — no worries; it’s top and bottom. The beautiful brunette plays a great dumb blonde sans the blonde.

Perhaps the most vocal is Jennifer Kuenzer, who is recognizable as a busy Dallas actor. She dominates the stage with her business.

Rounding out the cast is a talented bunch of ensemble actors, Juliette Talley, David H.M. Lambert, Lloyd Harvey and Kim Titus, who create memorable performances with their onstage, backstage antics.

A guest opening night said: “For patrons of theater who have no idea in advance about the plot of ‘Noises Off,’ I recommend that they just relax and let the dynamics of

the chaos lead them through the melee of this play-withina-play. They will enjoy the unknowable as doors slam, sardines fly and actors create their own drama behind the scene. It’s a hoot.”

Keeping your brain wrapped around double characters in two simultaneous performances requires concentration enough to leave your own stress behind. Then there are those doors. Half the fun of “Noises Off” is keeping up with what and who is behind each of them. Slam. It’s more fun than sardines by a long shot.

“Noises Off” continues through June 29 at Contemporary Theatre of Dallas, 5601 Sears St., just southwest of Lower Greenville and Ross. For information and tickets, visit contemporarytheatreofdallas. com.

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Kay Kallos, program manager of public art for the City of Dallas’ Office of Cultural Affairs, said funding and commissioning the public art resulted from a partnership between the city, the airlines, the aviation department and the modernization program.

It also involved community volunteers and numerous artists who participated in a competitive selection process that sought to find talented artists of diverse backgrounds. The program met a goal to ensure that 25 percent of the artists selected were local.

“The Love Field Art Program will enrich the experience of airport travelers for years to come,” Kallos said. The airport previously had five permanent public art pieces in its collection.

The common themes in the art: love, flight, the environment of North Texas and the history of Dallas Love Field.

Meg Fullwood, marketing and audience development manager for the Office of Cultural Affairs, said many visitors already have taken notice of the art. Near each artwork are brochures and maps describing the works. Visitors are encouraged to leave comments. The works can also be seen on the city-sponsored website lovefieldartprogram.com.

The city was surprised to get this note from astronaut Alan Bean, who served on the Apollo 12 mission: “I looked to my left and was blown away by the beautiful new mural. It was, by far, the most original, appropriate and beautiful artwork in any medium I have seen in any airport in the world. I have been through a lot of airports since resigning as an astronaut from NASA … It inspired both an appreciation of the details in nature, and a calm that is so contrary to my normal experience at an airport.”

Another comment card was filled with exuberance. The writer described herself as a gal stepping on Texas soil after being gone for a decade. Viewing the art made memories start to flow. “I was delighted by your art installation of North Texas Sunrise. It was great fun,” Sara Wasson said. “I was remembering all the good stuff I experienced while living in Austin years earlier. Thanks.”

forced to face the choices they made in their past and how they translated into their lives, for better or worse. It all starts with Maggie asking Mike for a job in his office.

Maggie ponders the question of whether Mike is a true Southie who wouldn’t forsake a childhood friend, or “lace curtains,” the south side’s term for someone who has forgotten his roots. Mike is riled at the accusation.

As Maggie, Jessica Cavanaugh tears into your heart and yanks out your empathy, and does so with the energy of a freight train.

In his role as Mike, James Crawford’s physical demeanor, voice and style bear a striking resemblance to the versatile and brilliant

Photo by Margaret Fullwood

"Intersected Passage!" by Tom Orr is at the main entrance ramp.

John Lithgow, who scored a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for 1984’s Best Picture, “Terms of Endearment.” It’s easy to imagine Crawford in that role.

The versatile actor is a Column and Critics Forum award winner, and was named best actor by D Magazine, the Dallas Voice and the Dallas Observer.

He’s a veteran of theaters including the Dallas Theater Center; Kitchen Dog Theater; Contemporary Theatre of Dallas; Theatre Three and more. He is the head of acting in the Theatre Division at SMU. A roller coaster ride ensues, while Maggie and Mike battle over who did what to whom and why. After all, he did go to college for a long time and study hard to become a doctor, and a specialist at that. But did

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his father, watching from the window steer him in the right direction? Mike did, after all, beat the crap out of that little black kid in the neighborhood.

When Maggie found herself pregnant and unable to graduate from high school, did she have choices about the journey her life would take, or was she really stuck, a victim of bad luck?

If you’re a “Mike and Molly” fan, you’ll recognize Pamela Dougherty’s character, Dottie, who could have been cast as Mike’s bitter, insulting mother, Petty.

“Good People” couldn’t have been better cast. It was multiple award-winning

director, Broadway veteran and Dallas native, René Moreno, whose exceptional directing brought out the amazing talent of this ensemble cast.

As poignant as the story is, it’s laced with plenty of wise cracks and wit.

Sometime it’s uncomfortable listening to Mike and Maggie’s stories play out.

Everyone knows someone like each of them. Is one a better person than the other?

Is there such a thing as luck?

Also unlucky at Bingo, Maggie needs “G 53” to win in the first act. The final scene cleverly places Maggie back at the Bingo table with her friends, when she hears, “G 53.”

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Scene Around Town

By Society Editor Sally Blanton

“Words and Pictures” Screening Special film event for Arthritis Foundation Angelika Theater

“Fashion for Freedom”

Mosaic Family Services Benefit Al Biernat’s

Sponsor Jan Rees-Jones, Co-Chair Kristen Muller

Dr. Walter Nguyen-Director of Mosaic Family Services, Mayor Mike Rawlings

Brent Christopher, Haley Cogill and Producer Gary Cogill

James Purse, Adelle Toussaint, Gary Cogill, CEO Susan Carter

TACA on the Green

Annual Spring Event for the Arts The Rosewood Mansion

John Marrs, Simona Beal, Mary Gill, Katherine LaLonde, Bob Gibbs

Lindsey Miller, Elizabeth Laurenzi, Rachel Gatenby

Barbara and Stan Levenson

Metrocare Services Dinner

Alzheimer’s Brain Trust

Center named for Dr. Ken Altshuler Crescent Court

Cocktail Reception Belmont Village, Turtle Creek

Scott Murray, Becky Prince, Patricia Will, Dr. Mary Quiceno, Dr. Michael Rugg

Michael and Amy Meadows

Janet Mariani, Greg and Lisa Ballew, Tara Arancibia

Stephanie Chambers, Dr. Ken Altshuler

Michelle McAdams, Ryan Lafitte

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MOVIE TRAILER

The timeless tunes of the Four Seasons are the star of ‘Jersey Boys’

By Chic DiCiccio @Chiccywood

There are many people who will never understand musicals. It just doesn’t make any sense for a character or group of characters to burst into a song and dance routine in the middle of a courtroom a la “Chicago.” Why would a lawyer suddenly spring to his feet and sing to question a witness?

Yes, that’s an oversimplification and silly way to look at a musical, which are meant to be a loud, over-the-top and highly expressive way to tell a story. “Jersey Boys” is not that type of musical. In fact, the only time the characters in “Jersey Boys” explode into song is when they are actually performing their gorgeous, timeless tunes, whether onstage or in the studio.

“Jersey Girls” isn’t exactly like the hit Broadway show that has been running since 2005, and it is much more a Four Seasons biopic than anything else. That doesn’t make it any less entertaining as director Clint Eastwood manages to tell a very broad story that combines elements of drama, comedy and music in an appealing, if not too easy way.

The entire movie has the feel and look of a stage

play, as it opens with Tommy DeVito (Vincent Piazza) speaking directly to the camera and shattering the fourth wall. Early on, Tommy enlists Frankie Castelluccio (John Lloyd Young) to stand watch while he and Nick Massi (Michael Lomenda) rob a bar. The entire heist goes horribly wrong, as do most of Tommy’s schemes.

The purpose of this is to show just how much loyalty these young men have with each other. Frankie never turns his back on Tommy, even after he goes to jail for six months. Tommy, in turn, asks Nick to continue to coach and teach Frankie how to properly use his God-given amazing singing voice.

The band is introduced to Bob Gaudio (Erich Bergen) via a mutual friend who happens to be Joe Pesci (Joseph Russo). Yes, it is that Joe Pesci. Bob is a sweet, innocent guy who isn’t interested in Tommy’s various hairbrained schemes, but he is an amazing songwriter who

immediately makes the band better.

Once the Four Seasons meet and work with producer Bob Crewe (Mike Doyle), their music takes off. Bob listens to the boys sing “Sherry” on the telephone, and it’s nothing but smooth sailing

from that point forward.

Sort of. Tommy, a first class idiot, is in deep with loan sharks and only local mob boss Gyp DeCarlo (Christopher Walken) can help. Frankie’s marriage to Mary (Renee Marino) is in shambles, and his children resent him for never being home.

As with many musicians, things begin to unravel over money and various personal

reasons. Director Eastwood and screenwriters Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice do an average job of putting the warts on screen, but it’s never really hard hitting or overly dark. The various issues get cleaned up reasonably quickly, which unfortu-

going to see “Jersey Boys” expecting a gritty tale about the music industry, you’re going to be sorely disappointed.

This movie is really about their brotherly bond and the timeless music that Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons created. The musical performances are truly captivating for the eyes and ears, even though the acting seems a little off at times.

Walken is entertaining just by appearing on screen. He is a bit of a guardian angel for the guys, popping up when help is needed. Mike Doyle steals every scene he is Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. in as the flamboyant (ahem) Bob Crewe. Even nately means we never really Joseph Russo gets a few fanget that much depth to these tastic jokes that are directly characters. related to two of Joe Pesci’s Thankfully, Eastwood most famous movie roles. makes up for not getting Erich Bergen is very one dirty with gorgeous cinnote as Bob Gaudio. He goes ematography and staging. from clean cut innocence to a Cinematographer Tom Stern beatnik sporting a Van Dyke has created a movie that looks beard without any explanalike it was shot in the 1950s, tion as to how or why it hapwhich gives the movie some pened. One could assume it’s realism. because he’s not one of the Of course, if you are typical Italian guys from “the

neighborhood.” It’s a big example of the lack of character development in “Jersey Boys.”

John Lloyd Young and Vincent Piazza are on screen the most, and their chemistry is fantastic. Piazza is amusing as the idiotic Tommy DeVito (which was also the name of Pesci’s character in “Goodfellas”) and his character gets the most development, even if it is as he digresses into annoyance.

If Young flops, “Jersey Boys” flops. He is just above average during the dramatic moments, which may be more due to his babyish looks. Once Young’s vocals come out, it’s a commanding performance. He flat out is Frankie Valli, and his voice is astounding.

It’s clear the actors involved are mostly new to the big screen. In moments, their acting is amateur-like and a bit off, especially when things get heavy.

“Jersey Boys” is a quick, breezy 134 minutes that should entertain everyone. It’s not a brutally honest musician movie, like “Ray” or “Walk The Line,” but it’s a beautifully shot movie with glee inducing musical numbers. It’s impossible to not tap your feet along to these gorgeous songs and smile along with these likable, if not deep characters.

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'Divas Gone … But Not Forgotten' plays through weekend Turtle Creek Chorale honors musical influences like James, Houston, Winehouse and Summer

By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com

In the world of musical entertainment, there are those performers who come and go, long forgotten after trends move on. But there are those stars whose work resonates for decades, although the artists are no longer with us.

Their music appeals to multiple generations. In the final concert of its 34th season, Turtle Creek Chorale (TCC) will celebrate the music of women the world has lost, but whose music left an indelible mark on the music industry and on fans.

“Divas Gone … But Not Forgotten,” will pay tribute to some of the best female vocalists in the world. Performance will be at Dallas City Performance Hall. In addition to the Chorale and a number of solos, three smaller groups will also

perform, the Chamber Chorus, Camerata and SoundBytes.

The concert will include a variety of iconic songs from legendary divas of genres in the 1930s to the 2000s, including pop, jazz, rock, opera and country, including choreography. The program will feature music as diverse as Etta James’ “At Last” to Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” and Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab.”

Other divas, whose music will be featured are Donna Summer, Janis Joplin, Judy Garland, Dusty Springfield and Karen Carpenter.

The musical genres represented also range from Lena Horne to Mamma Cass; Ethel Merman to Patsy Cline; Shirley Temple to Selena and Patsy Cline to Maria Callas.

Gone but not forgotten is an especially poignant title as TCC’s artistic director of three-years, Trey

Jacobs, will put down his baton for the final time at this concert.

Jacobs and his partner, Thomas, look forward to returning to Nashville, where they both have family, including Jacobs’ son. He is excited about teaching at a math and science magnet school, where he will be starting up its first choral program.

Jacobs said: “Being artistic director of the Turtle Creek Chorale has been an experience unlike any I have ever known. Making music with a group of men that are so passionate has been incredible. I am also so very grateful for the many amazing experiences I have been afforded in conducting the TCC — Conducting the Ft. Worth Symphony as my first concert, performing with the Army Chorus and with Sandi Patty, and of course the collaborations with Uptown Players on ‘Ragtime’ and ‘Sweeney

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