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Get free tickets to ‘La Boehme’ The New York Metropolitan Opera’s performance of Puccini’s “La Boehme” (right) will be shown on Wednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. at AMC NorthPark Center 15, 8687 N. Central Expressway #3000, and at the Cinemark 17 and IMAX, 11819 Webb Chapel Road in Dallas. A pair of free tickets for each performance are availPhoto courtesy of Fathom Events able on a first-come, first-served basis by contacting info@katytrailweekly.com. — Ariel Smith
Hot rock tunes and rock hot sauce England’s The Molly Ringwalds southern tour continues on Saturday, July 9 at the House of Blues at 2200 N Lamar St. To add to the excitement, the Mollys have teamed up with Melinda’s passionately crafted pepper Photo courtesy of The Molly Ringwalds sauces, to make the event ‘extra hot.’ All of the concert goers will receive a free bottle of Melinda’s hot sauce. The show starts at 9 p.m. — Brooke Johnston
Belgian Beer Week on tap The Meddlesome Moth (right) at 1621 Oak Lawn Ave. celebrates Belgian Beer Week on July 18-22 by featuring more than a dozen Belgian beer tappings procured by beer director Caitlin Mohon. Photo courtesy of The Meddlesome Moth Scheduled tappings are: July 18 — Cantillon Classic Gueuze and Hanssens Oude Lambic; July 19 — Petrus Aged Red and Petrus Aged Pale; July 20 — Chimay Grande Reserve and Chimay Cinq Cents; July 21 — New Belgium’s Fat Tire and Friends Tappings with Fat Funk Ale, Fat Wild Ale, Fat Sour Apple Ale, Fat Hoppy Ale and Fat Pale Ale; and July 22 — Alvinne Phi and Alvinne Cuvee Freddy. More info at mothinthe.net. — Amity Thomas
‘Road to Rio’ goes through Crescent The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth presents “WorldQuest 2016: The Road to Rio,” its 9th annual international trivia festival, emceed by KERA’s Jeff Whittington, on Thursday, July 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas. The theme honors the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, Rio 2016. The multiple choice trivia questions will challenge participants in the areas of international politics, geography, current affairs, history, sports and personalities. Teams of four pay an entry fee of $40. Individuals pay $15 and will be placed on a team. For tickets visit dfwworld.org or call 214-965-8400. — Gail Host
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MULL IT OVER
Voice of ballpark spent time in cornfields
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com Officially, his title is executive vice president, ballpark entertainment and productions. To everyone else, he is simply the familiar, friendly voice of Globe Life Park and the Texas Rangers. Since 1983 — with a one-year hiatus in Kansas City in 2002 — Chuck Morgan has been the public address announcer at old Arlington Stadium and now Globe Life Park that welcomes fans to the ballpark and introduces players. He is credited with inventing the famous “dot race,” which has entertained fans for decades. No surprise that Morgan was raised playing and loving baseball. “I grew up in southern Illinois down around a place called Marion,” said Morgan in his resonant, but folksy voice. “It’s about a 120 miles south of St. Louis. So growing up there I became a big [St. Louis] Cardinals fan.” At the time, Cardinals games were broadcast on
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Chuck Morgan has been a fixture in the Rangers announcing booth for decades. 50,000-watt powerhouse KMOX, anchored by Hall of Fame broadcasters Jack Buck and Harry Caray. “I’m one of those throwbacks that took the transistor radio to bed at night
and loved the west coast games because I could listen until midnight,” Morgan said. “I grew up on Harry Caray and Jack see VOICE on page 3
THEATER
Kleinmann splits from Hunsacker, continues to bring laughs By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
Kurt Kleinmann has mastered at least 50 shades of grey, all while seeing the world in black and white. Thirty years since his 1986 debut as Harry Hunsacker, “world famous detective and aspiring actor,” Kleinmann’s trading his magnifying glass and pistol for a true New York sesame bagel, toasted, with a schmear of cream cheese on each of his more frequent jaunts to the Big Apple. With his flair for the dramatic, Kleinmann has announced that the split from Hunsacker, his alter-ego of 30 years, will follow the July 14 through August 7 production of “It’s Beginning To Look A
Lot Like Murder.” Living Black & White ™ (B&W) is the innovative theater form which Kleinmann designed to emulate his favorite black and white murder mysteries. With corny dialogue, nasal voices (think Humphrey Bogart), over-thetop emoting and often predictable plot twists, the genre represents a noteworthy era in the screen industry — the 1930s and 1940s. Kleinmann’s brilliant concept plays out with meticulous make up, inventive costumes and wigs, authentic looking sets, realistic props and ingenious lighting — all in shades of grey, black and white, while transporting the audience back to the old days of black and white movies. With humility, he credits
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Kurt Kleinmann.
every member of the cast and crew for pulling it off, each demanding consistently high quality. Attempting to fill Hunsacker’s klutzy shoes is Scott Nixon, who has been Kleinmann’s understudy. Kleinmann said, “Scott is a
talented and versatile actor who has an intuitive grasp of what makes Harry Harry. I think our audience is learning to accept him in the role, and I think they’ll be glad they did.” From the bumpy ride of a passenger train, to a secluded booth in a corner diner, and from backstage mayhem at a theater in the Vermont mountains to the sacred halls of a convent, Harry Hunsacker sets out to solve whodunits at risk to his already inept reputation. Kleinmann has written 17 B&W scripts. Productions during the years have included such gems as “Murder on a Train,” “Frequency of Death” and “Rehearsal for Murder.” see LAUGHS on page 5
CHARITIES
Foundation teaches nuances of philanthropic giving By Michael Tate
By focusing on their personal goals, the expeSmart and thoughtrience of giving can be ful giving is the lesson the more satisfying for the Communities Foundation giver and potentially more of Texas (CFT) want profitable for the recipient. to teach with their The questions for discoverGiveWisely program. ing these values are fairly GiveWisely is a sestraightforward, such as is ries of five classes offered a donor looking to make every winter and spring long- or short-term inby the CFT. The program vestments in a charity? Do is designed to assist dothey want to be a large or a nors in developing a very Photo by GiveWisely small donor? Do they want Participants Amelia Barber, Gigi Gartner and Scott Sweet. personal approach to an institution that serves their philanthropic givtraditional needs or innoing. The ultimate goal is to make donors more thoughtful and, vative approaches? Is the donor looking simply to give their as a result, more satisfied with their charitable donations, acmoney or do they want a larger commitment by volunteering cording to Elisabeth Liser, director of donor services at CFT. or other similar activities? “We want to see how we can help them with finding their “We ask them to look at their values and learn what kind core values,” she said. of donor they want to be,” Liser said. Many times people make donations based on what Liser Participants also look back to see what types of giving calls a “reactionary position:” when a person or organization practices they've inherited from their families. Who did their comes seeking donations we tend to give because we don't want see GIVING on page 9 to appear tightfisted or cruel.
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Beautiful Turtle Creek turned nasty By David Mullen
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William "Bubba" Flint — Special Contributor
HOUSE CALL
Consider changes to reduce cancer risk By Dr. Kim Washington
the largest group malignant processes that we see in modern oncology. Studies have shown that those who exercise regularly also have lower incidence of all Are there lifestyle modifications that can types of malignancy. Additionally, decrease your risk of developing avoiding excessive alcohol intake can cancer? The rate of malignancies has also decrease risk of certain types of markedly increased since the becancers. Other guidelines recommend ginning of the industrial revolution choosing whole grains over refined and the only identifiable reason for grains and limiting consumption of such an increase is environmental processed red meats and increasing influences. intake of a variety of fruits and vegeFor some types of cancers, tables. For many people these requirebehavioral modifications that are ments are outside their budget, as practical for the disease should be unprocessed meats, fruits and vegeemployed. Such cancers include Dr. Washington tables are much more expensive than smoking cessation to prevent maligcheaper processed foods. The answer nancies of the lung. This has received may be checking out your local farmers market much press during the past 20 to 30 years; howwhere produce can be significantly cheaper. ever, there are still so many people who continLastly, the most important time to start ue to smoke tobacco-containing products. It is making healthy eating choices is in childhood. important though, to realize that a small group This places the responsibility on the parent to of people will develop lung cancers from either provide healthy eating choices for their chilsecond-hand smoke or who have had no expodren. Good lifestyle choices can make the difsure to tobacco smoke at all. ference between an early demise and a long, One of the major risk factors for cancers of healthy life. several types is obesity. There has been strong correlation made between obesity and the folDr. Kimberly Washington, a general surgeon lowing cancer types: esophagus, pancreas, colon at Highlander Surgical Associates in Arlington, and rectum, post-menopausal breast cancer, maintains an interest in health education and endometrial cancer, renal (kidney), thyroid and advocacy. gallbladder. These cancers together comprise
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unable to provide the following services: dispense money.” All an ATM needs to do is dispense money! That is their first responsibility! They only have one job! Luckily, I was able to borrow $20 bucks from the panhandler on Blackburn Street and North Central Expressway. “Happy Fourth of July!” And speaking of … My friend pointed out to me that the only really “Happy”
two years ago. But reality set in when the old place full of funky art, numerous tap handles and food and drink specials was totally gutted. The new framework for the chain Mellow Mushroom — specializing in pizzas and calzones for people primarily in the southeast — is up and construction is moving ahead … My publisher has challenged me to find the best late night food in
Turtle Creek is a jewel in my neighborhood. I cross it by car every day and often spend time walking around it. I even did a story a few years ago about a young man that catches bass from the banks. But on Tuesday morning, the lovely landmark turned ugly when it engulfed the car driven by an off duty SMU police officer. Later THE ONLY REALLY “HAPPY” in the morning as NATIONAL HOLIDAY IS FOURTH OF JULY. I crossed it, the creek was back “HAPPY” MEMORIAL DAY IS NOT to its serene norAPPROPRIATE. malcy. Eerie, like David Mullen something out national holiday is Fourth of Dallas. Not the obvious 24of a Stephen King novel ... July. The Fourth of July is a hour diners or restaurants Pothole of the week: There celebration of our indepenlike Buzz Brews, Denny’s or is a hole so big on Hall dence as a nation. “Happy” Café Brazil, but a place one Street near the Freeman’s might not think of for late Cemetery that you could put Memorial Day is not appropriate. “Happy” Labor Day night noshing in the area. I a big fence around it. What may qualify because most submit four bar/restaurants did you think I was going to people get a day off, but for your consideration in write? Runner up: There is when you work in my indus- what I know will become a pothole on Bennett Street try it does not apply. I work an ongoing series especially so deep that crooner Tony when readers submit their Bennett could leave his heart on Monday no matter what. “Happy” Thanksgiving may favorite places. First, I recin it … No one goes to a be the celebration before a ommend EBar at 1901 N. Chase ATM and has more great meal; but let’s face it, Haskell Ave. They serve food woes than I do. I inherited our ancestors took advanuntil midnight on weekdays Chase when they acquired tage of Native Americans and 1 a.m. on weekends. Texas Commerce Bank — and turkeys to get the weekWhile a Chile Relleno may the only bank organization end off. “Happy” President’s not be the dish of choices at I have known since moving 12:30 a.m., they serve breakto Dallas more than 30 years Day: “Meh.” “Happy” Arbor Day or Flag Day just doesn’t fast all day and night. Bryan ago. First, they close the work. They aren’t really naStreet Tavern at 4315 Bryan ATMs on Pearl Street and St. serves appetizers and Fitzhugh Avenue. Then, they tional holidays, but more of great pizza until 1 a.m. daily. make the drive-thru lanes so a remembrance. The other “Happy” holidays, like New The classy Bowen House at narrow at the ones that are Year’s, Easter and Holidays 2614 Boll St. may be known open that you couldn’t ne(we must be PC) are globfor craft cocktails, but they gotiate a unicycle though it, have great food as well and which is why I never ride my al. Plus, one knows that the New Year ahead is probably serve until 1 a.m. I recentunicycle to the ATM. And ly sampled mom’s chickthen on Saturday, I go to the going to be worse than the one that we just survived en salad, baked brie and a one on Ross Avenue only to … Couldn’t find a hot dog pork sandwich, which was see a Brinks truck parked in on Fourth of July now that spectacular. And, while the the ATM lane and a Brinks Samson’s Gourmet Hot regular menu shuts down, man working on the ATM Dogs on Oak Lawn Avenue Henderson Tap House at and taking a coffee break at has closed … RIP Hacienda 2323 Henderson Ave. conthe same time. I return less on 2326 N. Henderson. I tinues to serve its wood fire than two days later to get know it closed more than pizza until 1:30 a.m. Dig in. the message: “This ATM is
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
Recent rains should not provide false security
By Naima Montacer
to enter our river system, making the bacteria counts too high for safe swimming in the Trinity This year we had the River. Attendees of the popular wettest Fourth of “Rockin the River” July on record. event in Forth Worth We are seeing were sidelined and rains well into cautioned to stay out summer, which of the water. Storm is great for my water washes over our garden (minus landscape carrying the high winds with it everything on and hail) but the ground including does create a false Naima Montacer oil, fertilizer, agrisense that rain cultural manure, pet will always fall. waste and sediment Our local area is known for right into our river systems. intense flooding in the spring The small biologic material in followed by drought through our rivers (crustaceans, bactethe summer. This year, our ria, plants) can naturally clean pattern is different than the and purify water, but not when norm so far, but don’t forget the system is overloaded with the water can dry up almost as pollution. This pollution heads quickly as it came. downstream effecting the water These high rains have supply of people down river. caused large amounts of runoff When the river is too polluted,
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CRIME WATCH
we only have ourselves to blame. In Florida, Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in four counties due to “unprecedented” high algae blooms. Many people had to cancel or alter their Independence Day plans due to the thick blue-green algae build up in the water. The algae bloom is caused by high rains bringing large amounts of runoff into waterways that all lead to the ocean. The increase in fertilizer and manure runoff provide a plethora of nutrients for algae to grow. Keep your eye on Florida as the algae dies and the bacteria take up much of the oxygen in the water, which can be detrimental to aquatic wildlife. On our own Texas coast, we’ve been battling similar issues. Large amounts of rain have caused heavy inflows of
complainant’s vehicle by unknown means.
June 30 – 8:15 a.m. 5000 Block, Maple Springs Blvd. (75235) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s residence through a window and stole property.
June 30 – 6:35 p.m. 3600 Block, Howell St. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s passenger side vehicle window and stole property.
June 30 – 9 a.m. 4500 Block, Lake Ave. (75219) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect pushed the complainant’s statue off its stand.
July 1 – 1:43 a.m. 3500 Block, Turtle Creek Blvd. (75219) Assault: The suspect struck the complainant on the back of the head causing pain.
June 30 – 5:30 p.m. 4200 Block, Gilbert Ave. (75219) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the
OUR MISSION
July 1 – 5 a.m. 2800 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75204) Criminal Mischief: The suspect struck the
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freshwater into the Gulf. This creates areas of low oxygen, which affects bottom-dwelling animals. When I was on the coast a few weeks ago, the beaches were lined with thousands of dead crabs and starfish. The Gulf Coast has also been battling with Vibrio vulnificus, the flesh eating bacteria that thrives in coastal water. Dr. Jay Grimes, professor of marine microbiology at GCRL, reports that with global climate change, “Vibrio vulnificus populations are increasing as water temperatures rise. The rising water temperatures promote the increase in Vibrio vulnificus. New cases of the bacterium are being found in waters where they were not previously perceived as a threat.” If you’re at the coast or heading there soon you can check actual bacteria levels at: cgis.glo.texas.
driver side rear window with an object. July 1 – 12:30 p.m. 3100 Block, Monticello Ave. (75205) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s wallet from her purse. July 1 – 5:10 p.m. 5400 Block, Maple Ave. (75235) Criminal Mischief: The suspect purposely flooded four units in the complex with water. July 1 – 7:12 p.m. 2700 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect punctured the complainant’s vehicle tires and scratched the paint off of the vehicle. Photographer Can Turkyilmaz Accounts Cindi Cox Manager Distribution Andy Simpson Manager Copy Editors Ryann Gordon Pat Sanchez Michael Tate Jessica Voss
gov/beachwatch. If you have an open wound, don’t get in. Many water quality issues stem from our own doing, so if you’re upset you can’t jump in and cool off this summer, start making some small changes in your everyday life to promote clean water. Here are some quick tips: • The sink and toilet are not a landfill. Check the ingredients on your soaps, shampoos and conditioners and pay attention to what you’re dumping down the drain. Many soaps contain ingredients that will not be cleaned by water treatment facilities and end up back in our river systems. Choose all natural ingredients to reduce pollution. • Pick up your dog waste and keep your cat inside. You may think your one animal
July 2 – 2 a.m. 3200 Block, N. Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Aggravated Assault: The suspect hit the complainant with a vehicle, causing a twisted ankle and road rash. June 2 – 6:38 p.m. 5300 Block, Miller Ave. (75206) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s dog from their backyard. June 2 – 10 p.m. 2800 Block, Park Bridge Ct. (75219) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect entered the listed location and stole property. June 3 – 1:55 a.m. 4900 Block, Wren Way (75209)
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isn’t a problem but each animal adds up. Plus, when you pick up your dogs waste others see that action and are more likely to do the same. • Eat less meat. Manure from feed lots, chicken houses and other livestock farms are big runoff polluters that enter our water supply – I don’t want to swim in poop, and I bet you don’t either. The manure is also a leading cause of algae blooms. Eating less meat reduces our demand for unsustainable agricultural practices. The recent rains are a blessing and curse if we don’t keep our land clean to prevent pollution filled runoff. Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more on her website enviroadventures.com.
Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s residence and stole a TV. June 3 – 10:30 a.m. 4100 Block, San Jacinto St. (75204) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole a walker from the complainant. June 3 – 4:44 p.m. 5300 Block, Harry Hines Blvd. (75235) Aggravated Assault: An unknown suspect shot the complainant. June 4 – 11:20 p.m. 5600 Block, Mesa Circle (75235) Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s phone.
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FITNESS
Truths about strength training By Turner Cavender
used up excuse that senior citizens across the globe have shattered. turner@dallasfbbc.com Assuming that your doctor has I’ve got to warn you. There are given you the OK, you have much to gain from a regular weight liftfalse rumors going around about ing routine. strength training. Improved balance The truth is that and coordination, better strength training is strength and flexibility, one of the absolute and a decreased risk of best things you can do osteoporosis are just the for your health and beginning. appearance. Myth #5: Use light If you’ve fallen for Turner Cavender weight and high reps to these five myths, then tone. This myth, popuyou’re missing out on larized in the ’90s, that very high tremendous potential results. repetitions of very light weights Myth #1: Muscle turns into would result in a toned physique, fat. Why would anyone want to has become outdated. These high build muscle if it could morph repetitions will increase your musinto fat after a span of disuse? Rest cular endurance but will not add assured that this is a myth of the strength or tone. highest order. We now know that in order Muscle tissue is muscle tissue. to truly challenge your muscles, Fat tissue is fat tissue. One will heavier weights with lower repetinever become the other. tions are a must. Start with an eight Myth #2: Strength training to 10 repetition range and push doesn’t burn fat. On the contrary, your muscles with each set. muscle mass is your number one Including strength training ally against fat gains. as a part of your fitness routine A pound of muscle burns is essential for achieving a fit and 10-20 calories each day, while toned body. you’re just living and breathing. My custom-made fitness proRegular strength training helps you grams remove all of the guesswork increase your muscle mass, as well for you. I know what works, and as preserve existing muscle mass, I make it my mission to see you turning you into a fat burning reach your goals. machine. Tips to many forms of Myth #3: Lifting weights strength training — resistance makes women bulk up. Yes, training is no longer limited to strength training increases the dumbbells and barbells. Each of amount of muscle on your body; the following are ways to challenge so many women take this to your body with resistance: mean that their body will become • Kettle bells body-builder-esque, which is quite • Medicine Balls the look you’re going for. • Exercise Bands The truth is that the female • Weight Machines body simply doesn’t contain high • Body Weight Training enough levels of testosterone to • Suspension Trainers produce that level of results without a very focused and dedicated Turner Cavender, CPT, is effort. owner of Dallas Fit Body Boot The tighter, toned figure of a Camp and world renowned online recreational female weight lifter is personal trainer at cavendercoachevery bit feminine. ing.com. “Remember J.A.M.O.D.I., Myth #4: Strength training is Just a matter of doing it.” for young people only. Ha, that’s a VOICE cont'd from page 1 Buck and always tell everybody that I was a big Harry Caray fan long before everyone turned him into a big buffoon. He was really a good broadcaster.” As a youngster, Morgan wanted to pursue baseball as a player and growing up in southern Illinois, Morgan had a local athlete that he could look up to. “[Former All-star catcher] Ray Fosse is my cousin. He was the player in the area that everyone aspired to be.” Ultimately, he would find good fortune behind a microphone. “I would play in a little league game in Marion and hang around the park after the games. There wasn’t too much else to do in Marion,” Morgan said. “And at age 14, I did my first game, because the guy who did the PA for little league games had a date that night and he said, ‘I’ll give you a couple packs of baseball cards’ — he knew I loved baseball cards — ‘if you would do the game for me that night.’ And I said, ‘Sure.’ So I did the game.” He would do more PA announcing for local little league games until an impressed man offered him a chance unheard of for a teenager. “Suddenly, still age 14, I was doing the news on Sunday night for an automated radio station. I kinda’ got the radio bug then.” All the while, Morgan still was trying to get a baseball scholarship or play professional baseball. As most boys of his era, he played all sports and tried to walk-on as a football player at Southern Illinois University. “Back in those days, there were no freshman schedules or players, so there were just workouts,” Morgan said. “I got hit a couple of times and I thought, ‘You know what? Radio is much easier than this,’ and so I went into radio full-time and really pursued that.” Morgan left college and moved to Nashville where his young career would flourish. “Within six months, I was working at a rock station in Nashville doing the news and it took off from there.” But being in Nashville, he naturally transitioned to country music and hit national fame in the late 1970s. “The last three or four years there [in Nashville] my nighttime radio show was on a clear channel station, WSM, and then the last couple years we went to a nationwide network. We were the second satellite-delivered show in America.” The Larry King Show was the first. “My show was artists coming in and telling us where they were going to be and things like that. [The hit CBS television variety show] ‘Hee Haw’ would come to Nashville twice a year and tape, so I would have a ‘Hee Haw’ themed show for a week. The show producer Sam Lovullo came in and said to me, ‘Why don’t you come down to the set and do some cornfield stuff.’” Yes folks, that was Chuck Morgan you saw
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UPTOWN GIRL
Try experiencing ‘Viva las Dallas’ By Ryann Gordon
looking to mingle and outdrink one another. Chug or sip on fine cordials alongside the city’s most affluent partygoers, and enjoy a Are you constantly searching for somebeach club atmosphere you won’t find anywhere where to travel, party and live it up? Do you find else in town. Choose from their list of specialyourself creeping on tags at beach clubs in Vegas ty cocktails and dine on poolside eats that are and wishing you were one with those high-rollorganic, hormone and antibiotic-free, and just ing, cabana-blowing party people who live it up lite enough to keep your body looking sleek and Ryann Gordon every weekend? toned in your bikini. You can actually do that though, Along with craft beers and cockTAKE YOURSELF ON A from right here in Dallas at Sisu Resort tails, a poolside menu to keep you in Uptown. Each and every Sunday runnourished in the sun and a resort-style VACATION ANY GIVEN ning through the summer, Sisu will host setup to keep you entertained for WEEKEND OF THE their famous Aqua Series pool parties hours, the club also transforms once from 2-8 p.m. Take yourself on a vacation SUMMER AT A POOL PARTY the sun has gone down into a night any given weekend of the summer at a WITH DJS, CABANAS AND club with light up dance floors. And alpool party with DJs, cabanas and loads though Sisu’s nightclub can get crowdLOADS OF GLAMOROUS of glamorous Uptowners that will make ed, it won’t be nearly as packed as it you feel as if you’re in Las Vegas from the will be every Sunday of the summer. UPTOWNERS THAT WILL heart of Dallas. One of the few aqua lounges in the MAKE YOU FEEL AS IF YOU’RE area that does not require membership, Either go all out with bottle service, VIP and your own personal cabana, or Sisu’s Aqua Series tends to sell out, so IN LAS VEGAS FROM THE simply pay the entrance fee, which varies be sure to get your tickets ahead of HEART OF DALLAS. by DJ and is cheaper when bought ahead time or arrive early. of time. Famous DJs like Thomas Jack, Audien, Bingo Players and Valentino Khan have been there in the past, Brazzabelle and Sigala being the most recent. This weekend is a very special guest — Adventure Club — who will keep the party raging all day on July 10. DJs scheduled the following weekends include Louis the Child, Dzeko & Torres and 12th Planet. So if you’re looking for some entertaining house music or dubstep to jam to while you sunbathe and pretend you’re at a beach club in Miami (not just off work for the weekend), Sisu has you covered for the remainder of the summer. Hang out by the pool, in one of their decked out cabanas or at one of their many, fully-stocked bars and soak up the sun while you enjoy fine, crafted cocktails and Sisu’s extravagant views. The city skyline, a massive patio deck decorated with palm trees, plush cabanas and a lavish waterfall at the center of their saltwater pool, not to mention potential thong bikini views from every angle, this getaway has been called a “sophisticated urban playground,” and judging by the crowd, that’s exactly what it is. High rollers popping Dom Perignon, poolside accessories typically reserved for Vegas or Miami, bottle girls pouring drinks in every direction and entourages of socialites stopping in just to make an entrance. Put on your most flashy bikini and body chain and join in on the biggest party of the summer. The destination of Dallas’ most beautiful people, you will find this pool party lined with not-so-moderately dressed socialites ryannbgordon@yahoo.com
popping his head up from the cornfield in reruns of “Hee Haw.” “In Nashville you had to work a lot of jobs to make any money. One of the things that happened in 1978 is that Nashville got a baseball team. And I was pretty good friends with Larry Schmittou who started the minor league Nashville Sounds baseball team. He said, ‘I am looking for a PA guy’ and I was looking to get back into baseball, so I did the PA announcing 1978-80.” In late 1982, Schmittou joined the Texas Rangers as VP of marketing and picked up the phone and called Morgan. “He said, ‘Listen, I know you have a lot going and I know this is a shot in the dark, but would you like to work in the big leagues?’ So I thought about it for about a week, and I love baseball and really wanted to be a part of it.” He has been with the Rangers ever since, except for a one-year stint when coaxed into working for the Kansas City Royals. The next year, the Rangers asked him to come back and it was as if he had never left. Morgan is not just the Rangers PA announcer, he is a Rangers historian and responsible for all in-game entertainment. Because of his versatility in working small market media, Morgan already knew how to edit video tape and cut music tracks. In 1984, the Rangers installed just the second Diamond Vision scoreboard in the major leagues (Dodger Stadium had the first) at Arlington Stadium. He had to come up with interesting things to show on the scoreboard. “[Sportswriter] Jim Reeves came back from Oklahoma City and said, ‘They’ve got this race they do on the scoreboard and you ought to do something like that,’” Morgan said. “So it took me about a month to design something and make it work. They had the programs to do animation but it was pretty prehistoric. So I came up with these live dots racing. I was involved with sponsorship sales as well, and it really took off when fans could win a free soft drink if they had the winning dot. It was pretty amazing.” Today, Morgan and his staff are responsible for all of the electronic packages at Globe Life Park including two HD scoreboards, ribbon boards around the stadium, musical sets played during batting practice and walk-up music for the players. “It’s like putting together a newscast or a sportscast during the day and having it air at night,” Morgan said. For a night game, Morgan’s day begins at 9:30 a.m. and lasts well after the game’s conclusion. His off-season is spent developing sponsorships and finalizing promotions and giveaways. With that schedule, he is lucky to have a caring wife, Starr, of many years. As Morgan points out, it helps that she is a VP in the Rangers financial department.
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411 Elm St. Dallas, 75202 214-747-6660
Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza — Explore the final days of the 1960 campaign when Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson and his wife Lady Bird were accosted by demonstrators while visiting Dallas. This gallery talk discusses the incident and its long-term impact on public perception of the city. Noon. $5.
July 8
2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, 75201 214-716-4500
Klyde Warren Park — The Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau's vintage 30-foot trailer is cruising across the state, dishing out swag and city insights. There will be Cuvee coffee, photo ops, live music, giveaways, curated records from Waterloo Records and a chance to win a trip to Austin. 4:30-10:30 p.m. FREE!
July 9
4501 Travis St. Dallas, 75205 214-528-1731
Cafe Madrid — Celebrate the running of the bulls at a party with flamenco dancers, guitarists and sangria specials. A portion of the sales will be donated to Brother Bill’s Helping Hand, a ministry that helps those living below the poverty level in West Dallas. 6-10 p.m.
July 9
508 Park Ave. Dallas, 75201 214-906-0865
508 Amphitheater — Listen to the sounds of light classical and jazz music as performed by the Dallas Chamber Symphony. This concert is appropriate for all ages and small coolers are welcome. 4 p.m. FREE!
July 10
3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 100 Dallas, 75204 214-520-0394
Magnolia Cinema — A special screening of “Don’t Think Twice,” a critically acclaimed comedy that follows a group of friends belonging to the same New York City improv troupe, will be shown. After, writer, director and actor Mike Birbiglia will hold a live question and answer session. 7:30 p.m. $11.
July 12
3024 Greenville Ave. Dallas, 75205 214-826-2020
San Francisco Rose — Join the Dallas Historical Society for happy hour and some historical knowledge. Wendy Cole, the Dallas Historical Society Archivist, will discuss the rich history of the M Streets. 6-8 p.m. FREE!
July 13
2640 Elm St. Dallas, 75226 214-741-2121
Twilite Lounge — Deep Ellum’s monthly pub crawl adopts a swimsuit theme to cool off in July. Dressing up is encouraged, but everyone must wear shoes and tops. Sponsored by Bacardi and Not Your Fathers. Ages 21 and up. 9 p.m.
Fri 7/8
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Wolfgang Puck, b. 1949 Anjelica Huston, b. 1951 Toby Keith, b. 1961 Kevin Bacon, b. 1958 Billy Crudup, b. 1968 1889 – The Wall Street Journal 1st published.
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Nicola Tesla, b. 1856 Jimmy Smits, b. 1955 Tom Hanks, b. 1956 Kelly McGillis, b. 1957 Fred Savage, b. 1976 1956 – Dick Clark 1st appeared as host of “American Bandstand.”
Sun 7/10
Eunice K. Shriver, b. 1921 Arthur Ashe, b. 1943 Arlo Guthrie, b. 1947 Bela Fleck, b. 1958 Jessica Simpson, b. 1980 1913 – Highest temperature ever in U.S.: 134 degrees in Death Valley, CA.
Mon 7/11
John Quincy Adams, b. 1767 E. B. White, b. 1899 Yul Brynner, b. 1915 Suzanne Vega, b. 1959 Lil’ Kim, b. 1975 1955 – The U.S. Air Force Academy dedicated in Colorado Springs.
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Henry D. Thoreau, b. 1817 Buckminster Fuller, b. 1895 Van Cliburn, b. 1934 Kristi Yamaguchi, b. 1971 Topher Grace, b. 1978 1960 – 1st EtchA-Sketch went on sale.
Wed 7/13
Father Flanagan, b. 1886 Patrick Stewart, b. 1940 Harrison Ford, b. 1942 Cheech Marin, b. 1946 Cameron Crowe, b. 1957 1930 – 1st ever World Cup soccer championship; played in Uruguay.
Thu 7/14
Woody Guthrie, b. 1912 Ingmar Bergman, b. 1918 Esther Dyson, b. 1951 Jane Lynch, b. 1960 Matthew Fox, b. 1966 1789 – French Revolution began w/ storming of Bastille prison.
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HELPING OUR HEROES FOUNDATION
Returning veterans, from all branches of service, are assisted with their recovery and transition; financially and educationally
By Sally Blanton
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 H elping Our Heroes Foundation is a
local organization founded in 2011 with a vision to help those who serve, so that we can continue to enjoy the freedoms of living in the greatest country on earth. The heroes we honor may come from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard or National Guard or may be local police, firemen or first responders. This support ensures these veterans have the resources they need during their recovery and transition back to their communities.
Q H ow many clients are served each year?
e are a fundraising organization that AW
works to raise money for Semper Fi Fund and Folds of Honor. Through our donations, these organizations have helped more than 10,000 families in the last five years.
QW hat percentage amount actually reaches those in need?
A All the proceeds from our fundraising
efforts go directly to our selected beneficiaries, Semper Fi Fund and Folds of Honor.
QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money donations?
A Helping Our Heroes needs people to
support our mission and join the organization so that we have more volunteers and means of raising money for our beneficiaries.
Q What upcoming fundraisers are on your calendar? The annual dinner and auction are on Sept. 11 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. The golf tournament follows on Sept. 12 at Brookhaven Country Club.
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Q T ell us the name of a volunteer who
always goes beyond the call of duty. Carl Fite is an amazing volunteer. He has the passion to help, is a very caring man and is always our biggest fundraiser. Carl is our hero.
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QW hat do you think is the most important
thing you do for the community? Supporting those who serve our country by donating proceeds to provide educational scholarships and immediate financial assistance to post-9/11 wounded, critically ill and injured members of all branches of the U.S. armed forces so that they have the resources they need to recover.
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QW hat is rewarding about your job?
A E very year we ask for a local, injured
service member to speak about their journey in life. For the past five years, every service member has touched my life with their humility, service mindset and strength.
QW hat is rewarding about your job?
A F or me, it is knowing that we made a
difference in someone’s life. That the information, education or just our silent, compassionate presence offered comfort and support in their final days.
Q S uppose your nonprofit received a
$20,000 check in the mail today … where would it immediately be put to good use? What I have found is that our donations, financial assistance, etc. are wonderful, but the real gift is when you see someone rediscover their self-worth.
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QW hat does the future hold for your nonprofit?
A D uring the past five years, we have do-
nated more than $735,000 and in 2016, aim to raise $200,000. We hope that in the future, we will continue to grow and make a positive impact in the lives of veterans and their families. Travis Wilson, co-founder of Helping Our Heroes, answered this week’s questions.
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LAUGHS cont'd from page 1 Prior to morphing into Harry for a living, Kleinmann’s professional background includes acting and directing at many area theaters. He also has several television and film credits, and has done short stints in New York and San Francisco. Pegasus is his second successful theatre venture. The playwright talked Photo courtesy of Pegasus Theatre about his inspiration for Kurt Kleinmann is trading in his magnifying glass and the B&W productions: “I pistol for New York bagels and schmear. love old black and white films, especially those of the worked their own magic on B&W install1930s and 1940s. I was watching a mara- ments during the years. Serrecchia will thon of the old Basil Rathbone Sherlock direct “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Holmes, and I got irritated. Here was Murder.” Kleinmann said, “Michael has the most brilliant detective in the world, an amazing ability to elicit the best that tolerating the most moronic assistant in a cast has to offer, and he does it with the the world. So I set out to turn the tables, gentlest spirit and humble heart.” have the sidekick be the brilliant mind According to Barbara Weinberger, and the detective be the moron.” co-producer of B&W said, “Kurt has He added, “Once I had the basic tremendous respect for the characters characters in mind, like a spoof of he creates. He trusts them to guide him, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, it to tell him what direction to take in a seemed only fitting to complete the parscript. They rarely steer him wrong.” ody by doing it entirely in black, white She added, “Kurt is a research and shades of grey.” hound. He’s able to weave small moThe versatile talent plans to continue ments of tribute to old movies into his writing new scripts for the B&W series works. It provides an extra level of enand other shows. He will remain the joyment to audience members who are theatre’s artistic director and will likely familiar with older films.” continue to do sound design. He also As co-producer, Weinberger is the intends to continue acting with Pegasus primary fundraiser for the theatre, along and other ventures. with being artistic script consultant, Such talented area directors as Susan trouble-shooter and shares the role of Sargent and Michael Serrecchia have “Chief Values Officer.”
By Stella Wilder
CANCER (June 21-July 7) You can prove your native ingenuity by doing something old-fashioned in a completely new way. You're inspired! (July 8-July 22) – You must be ready to hit the ground running. You may not enjoy any sort of prep time before you head off in the desired direction.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You're going to have to use every bit of knowledge you've amassed over the years in order to pull off the impossible. (Aug. 8-Aug 22) – Others may think you're in over your head, but in the final analysis, you'll be able to demonstrate more than proficiency. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You're showing signs of change, and this is likely the result of natural growth rather than any conscious effort. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You're thinking too much about what might have been, and not enough about what can be. Focus on what is right in front of you! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) There's no reason to think that you cannot do exactly what you've said you'll do. All it will take is a little extra willpower. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You may be showered with praise at some point, but you'll still feel as though you haven't achieved what you set out to achieve. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Others may be eager to join you in your efforts, but you're not in the mood to work with others – or to share your success. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Perhaps you simply cannot lend a helping hand to
97. List shortener 98. Become edible 99. Frightens a fly 100. Sniffing around 101. Catches a glimpse of 103. Gen. — Bradley 104. Happy shouts 105. Polish 106. Dotted fabric 108. Like daylight? 110. Rig the boxing match 111. Springlike 114. Ticket info 115. Deejay's medium 117. Hi-tech scan 120. Chef's phrase (2 wds.) 121. It ends in Nov. 123. Censor 125. Tinsel cousin (2 wds.) 127. Pounce 129. On — — (hot) 131. Non-com nickname 133. Prima — 134. Psychic — Cayce 135. Wish granter 136. Piece of paper 137. That is (2 wds.) 138. Bristles with 139. Celerity 140. Overdue 141. Helena rival DOWN 1. Opossum grippers 2. Daisy Mae's man 3. Hassocks 4. Prevent errata 5. Save for the future (2 wds.) 6. Nightclub
“We are a very values-driven organization. We have high standards both artistically and ethically, and together we ensure that people are treated fairly and that everyone’s energy is focused on making the show the best it can be.” She’s all that, and yet finds time to don one of her many elegant red gowns for her “surprise” appearance at curtain call. If the audience becomes complacent about the black and white theatrical production they’re witnessing, the dress jerks them back into reality with the contrast. According to Kleinmann, the shows have a large following, with some who have seen every (B&W) installment. “I think the shows appeal to people on multiple levels. A lot of people identify with Harry, the well-intentioned underdog who manages to win in the end. And there is a lot of nostalgia for films of that era, from people of all ages.” Kleinmann said, “In the end, I think people keep coming back because they know they'll spend the evening laughing. And who couldn't use more laughter in their life!” “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Murder” will run July 14 through August 7, with performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinee performances at 3 p.m. If you want to catch Kleinmann in his swan song performances, his Harry Hunsacker will appear at the July 14-17 and August 4-7 performances. For the July 21-31, Scott Nixon will take the role. The Eisemann Center is located at 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson. Tickets are available through the Eisemann Center ticket office at 972-7444650 or online at eisemanncenter.com.
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK The coming week will see the stars align in such a way as to promote the confluence of ideas and plans, theories and practicalities, ability and opportunity, and to give priority to expertise and know-how. This, in turn, will make it possible for many things to begin to come to fruition after having been in the works for a long while. Those who are at the helm of important projects will find that the harder they work, the more they will enjoy opportunities that arise — and the more accolades they are likely to receive. It's not the case that material rewards should be expected — but such things are ultimately less important than what a good job can do for one's reputation. Indeed, reputation itself may prove to be a most important personal asset under these stars. While there is much that one can do to build up a reputation, there are a few threats to it as well, which are best avoided if at all possible. A tarnished name can prove quite expensive.
37. Adventure tales 38. Milady's 39. Entice (2 wds.) 41. Aberdeen's river 42. Garlic juicer 44. "— and Shout" 46. Cop's photo (2 wds.) 51. Pocket bread 52. Greek sandwich 53. Cheryl or Alan 57. Darth's real name 58. Bounded along 59. Ceramic squares 60. Fritz's lang. 61. Retiring 62. Party poopers 63. Crow cousin 64. Ridiculous comedy 66. Monsieur's summer 67. Classroom fixtures 68. Greasy spoon 69. Bevels 70. Half the checkers 72. Follow orders 73. Pantyhose brand 74. Shirts or cows 75. Curly coifs 77. Hazy 78. Cratchits' dinner 79. Night owl need (2 wds.) 82. Rudner and Moreno 83. Animal stomach 84. Qtys. 88. Walrus hunters 89. Golf strokes 90. Does pull-ups 91. Cash substitute 92. Attacks on the fridge 93. Video companion 94. Outer garments 95. Henry VIII's house
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someone. If this is true, you must try to stay out of the way entirely! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You may be sending the wrong message to others with behavior that isn't quite as exemplary as you might think. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You may want to change your plans to be in accordance with some new rules of which you have only recently become aware. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may be giving others precisely what they want, but are you giving enough thought to your own needs? (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You needn't be a whirlwind of activity in order to give another individual the support he or she is looking for. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may find the week's work unusually stressful, but this doesn't have to diminish your enjoyment in any significant way. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You'll find yourself traveling here and there, lending your experience and labor to a good cause that you've only recently embraced. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You'll want to know what is going on all around you, as you are confident that only in this way
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74. Rivers and Baez 76. Suet and tallow 77. Feel at home (2 wds.) 78. Holds tightly 79. Tells all 80. Raise spirits 81. Ground crew order 82. More discourteous 83. Pandemonium 85. Calf-length skirts 86. Saturday morning fare 87. Voltage jump 89. Cocoon dwellers 90. What three equals 93. Objectives 94. Cowpuncher's shout 95. Won — soup 96. Do something with 98. Stirs up 99. Took a vow 100. Undeliverable mail 102. Common ID 105. Restless 107. Angler's boots 108. — Holiday 109. Walked unsteadily 110. Like cobras 111. Parking attendant 112. Slip past 113. Gamut 114. Steak cut (hyph.) 115. Harder to find 116. Chuck Berry tune 117. "Boating" painter 118. Dentist's request 119. Really ticked 122. License plates 124. Discreet summons 126. Mortar troughs 128. Herd of whales 130. Gym iteration 132. I knew it!
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Copyright 2016 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. can you fit in properly. (March 6-March 20) – You are making certain assumptions that may be not only inaccurate, but also dangerous. Focus on what you can prove. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You may feel as though someone is turning a very serious endeavor into too much of a game. You needn't play along, of course! (April 5-April 19) – You may have to call in an expert to solve a problem that has been growing for some time. Have you waited too long to address it? TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Mind, body and soul are sure to get the nourishment they require, and you needn't do anything unusual to make this happen. (May 6-May 20) – You're eager to see what someone in your care comes up with in answer to a recent challenge. The week offers many rare opportunities, perhaps. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You may discover that someone else wants something from you that you are unable to give. Your reasons are personal. (June 7-June 20) – It's a good week to go exploring, but you should do your best to avoid dangerous territory. Don't stray from your chosen path!
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onto the original estate by the Myers. A large woodtopped bar connects this This is part two of a two part room to the family rooms series about the greatest mansion in and kitchen. North Texas. To the left of the foyer Photos courtesy of David Perry Miller You enter off is the mahogany-coated This mansion is located at 6767 Hunters Glen Road in Dallas and is listed for $39 million. a circular cobblestudy with custom firestone driveway place, and to the right is on Hunters Glen a dining room. There is through a single a hallway leading to the antique entry door. main staircase, one of The stone floors three, that ends at a large Candace Evans formal powder room. In here and in the adjacent dining this room is full evidence room are “First Cut 18th Century of the Tolleson's personality Italian Cathedral Stone,” chiseled and and verve that makes this then imported from an urban villa in home so unique and so full Italy. Neighbors, by the way, include of love. Mrs. Tolleson chose Nancy Perot Mulford, Mary Clare to place a painting by their Finney, Nancy Dedman and Gerald daughter in front of the sink, Ford, who lives across the street. The moving the traditional mirhome is designed so a party of 300 to ror to the side. Everywhere, 400 could exit this way, bypassing the too, is evidence of her favormain house, coming directly from ite color: lavender. loved by family. the party pavilion. As we said, the Through a large butler's But where does Tollesons bought the home in 1991, pantry is the kitchen — large, that family sleep? seven years before Mr. Tolleson, efficient and stocked with Upstairs. a financial services entrepreneur, Class A appliances including The master bedsold his First USA for $7.2 billion to a commercial-grade Viking room is perched over Columbus, Ohio-based Bank One. — but not over-sized. Like the main living area In eight years, First USA had become everything Cole Smith creof the house, north of the nation’s third-largest credit card ates, scale is carefully mindthe great room. This is issuer and it doubled Banc One’s ed. There is a small basement a master suite with a card-holder base to nearly 32 million mini-kitchen below the main capital M. There is a sitafter the sale. kitchen accessible from the ting room, a screenedThe grand, arched front foyer port-cochere entrance that in balcony where one leads to the great room, which was serves as a break and relaxcan observe and enjoy designed around a massive 18th cen- ation room for the staff. This the breath of the entire tury gold mantel top mirror that will could also be a secondary property to the tip of be sold with the home. This is the wine and storm cellar. the putting green. This piece crafted by the Gibbons underFrom the kitchen wing, charming sitting porch study. The soaring, beamed ceiling we have the family room, optimum movie-viewing black-out. opens to a balcony that in this room is created of cut wood music room, media room and breakWhat's interesting about this runs the girth of the great room and planks, all hand-carved to, as Cole fast area. Off the breakfast area is home versus the Beal-Hicks-Crespi connects to the back bedroom suite. Smith so aptly puts it, “create a sense the incredible solarium. About the estate is the scale and warmth of There is another hand-chiseled stone of movement.” The walls are commedia room: the ceiling is partially every room. The media room, for fireplace. A staircase from the master pletely made of stone. This room is opaque for light play, but also has a example, is near the kitchen. You can takes you up to a third-floor exercise the heart of the home and was added motorized, retractable roof cover for tell this is a room that has been well room and wrapping room, perfect candace@candysdirt.com
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for hiding surprise gifts. Upstairs in the exercise room bathroom is a dry sauna. Of course, you will get your exercise in this home naturally, given the square footage, the grounds and staircases. There is an elevator for the infirm and suitcases. Should you need a perk in the master suite, a coffee bar is conveniently located near the huge his-and-hers closets and marble-clad bathroom, with that magnificent soaking tub. The home has four bedrooms in the main house, all on the second level. Each ancillary bedroom is also a suite. There are two in the front of the house with dressing areas, builtin storage and baths. There is one to
the rear of the second floor that is more like an apartment, featuring a cool third story loft bedroom accessible via staircase, and connecting to the master via that side balcony. On the other side of this room, separated by an exterior wall, is a two-bedroom, one-bath garage apartment (this over the essentially four-car garage) that includes a kitchen and could be easily accessed from the main house with a few tweaks. This would bring the total main house bedroom space to at least five, possibly six. The current owners use this lovely space to house staff and overflow guests. Speaking of garages: The main garage is accessed off the kitchen through a stone-lined, double-gated porte cochere, and could easily house three large cars plus a Harley or e-bike. There is a 220-volt outlet see CANDY on page 10
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Barndominiums — metal homes with inside living quarters — are becoming more popular this year. The pros outweigh the cons when it comes to this affordable, low-maintenance trend. Don’t worry, this home doesn’t have to look like a metal building. It can look like any barn you want, and there are endless possibilities on the inside. With so much available space and design flexibility, you can allow your creativity to soar. When you’re ready to build a home, you might imagine the long, arduous process laid out months ahead of you. From all the surprises and quirks of remodeling to the financial difficulties that come with it, building a home can be a dreaded chore. Fortunately, it’s much faster to build a barndominium than your average single family home. Photo courtesy of Pinterest This is the perfect option for people who like to party — or sim- Metal homes are a hot new trend in affordable living. ply entertain. Holidays, pool parTHE PROS OUTWEIGH ties, Easter egg hunts, you name it; this home has room for everyone THE CONS WHEN IT and makes outside accessible to guests. With the option to have COMES TO THIS a large porch and insulated barn AFFORDABLE, LOWdoors on either side of the house, it creates a fun and welcoming atMAINTENANCE TREND. Stephan Sardone mosphere that connects you with the land you live on. The best part? barndominium is a large kitchen. Make the These don’t cost any more than a regular home. most of all the space you have and fill it with the Not only do these metal homes have low large pizza oven or island. Barns tend to have external maintenance requirements, lower vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams that taxes and insurance costs, but they are built give a very high-end rustic feel. Some people to withstand hurricane-force winds. With all even use wood as the main material throughout the storms and power outages we’ve had lately, the home, and thanks to high ceilings, the space a barndominium would be very beneficial to won’t feel closed in or overwhelming. keeping things in place. The romantic appeal of the barn home Because they are so customizable, there’s a is that you still get that modern home interilot you can do with your barndominium, inor with the vibe of living inside a barn, which side and out. Either keep the open concept or many find charming and homey. This would section it off into separate rooms with regular be a great move for the whole family and can framing. It’s more common to leave the open be the place everyone gathers for Thanksgiving concept of the barn and then create bedrooms this year. off the main living room or build upward. Add Stephan Sardone is owner of Sardone a second floor, sliding barn doors to divide up Construction and has been helping people imspaces, and add on that wraparound porch. prove their life by remodeling their home around A common feature of the their life.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Blatt has bright food, blah service
By Sara Newberry
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The first thing I thought when I heard about Blatt Beer & Table was “BLATT? What’s a BLATT?” Now I know that the restaurant is named for Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Neb., where the chain began. The Preston Hollow branch is the first one outside of Omaha. The second thing I thought was “Oh, great, another sports and beer restaurant. That’s exactly what Dallas needs.” But Blatt is not your typical sports-oriented restaurant that focused on getting the TVs right and treated the food as an afterthought. In fact, it seems like just the opposite. The menu leans toward beerhall-type foods, with plenty of brats and wursts to accompany the wide selection of beers available. But there are also quite a few other options for those of us who want something with a little less oom-pah-pah. The Blatt Burger was a good mix of both: topped with Guinness-braised onions, it also featured parmesan-peppercorn aioli and was served on a pillowy brioche bun. It was an excellent burger with just enough originality to set it apart from a standard burger. The Blatty Melt takes you a little closer to the beer hall, but also to the deli; it’s bratwurst patty served on rye topped with Russian dressing and kraut. It’s such a genius pairing I’m surprised I haven’t seen it on other menus. Fish and Chips is a nod to another beer-loving culture, and this version stands up to the others around town. The fish was crisp on the outside and moist on the inside. The fries were salty and crunchy. The coleslaw served alongside had zero seasoning, but it had excellent crunch. It’s served in a cut-open paper bag, which is a fun touch. The Bread and Spread is a perfect way to begin a meal at Blatt. The board is loaded with grilled bread, beer cheese and spicy housemade pickles. (I recommend adding the suggested smoked sausage.) The bread is chewy from the grill, the beer cheese is creamy and flavorful, and the pickles are just sweet and spicy enough to be craveable. Strips and Dip, a pile of chicken strips with a choice of sauce, can be made adult-oriented (with sriracha buffalo sauce) or kid-friendly (classic, with gravy or honey mustard). They were golden and crisp, and the serving was large enough that my friend couldn’t finish it. Blatt Mac contained cheddar and Havarti and is a baked version, with bread crumbs and a sprinkle of paprika. It was fine, but not so impressive that I would make a special trip. Like the main menu, desserts range from beer-laden (beer float) to not as much (bread pudding). We tried the bread pudding, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with a brown butter ice cream. It was tasty — we ate the
Roger Creager “Behind the Songs”– Country Friday, July 8, 8:30 p.m., $20-$28 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org Book of Love – Synth Pop, ‘80s Dance Saturday, July 9, 8 p.m., $36-$80 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com Basically Beethoven Festival: Westerly Winds – Classical Sunday, July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2:30 p.m., FREE Dallas City Performance Hall ...................... 2520 Flora St. 214-671-1450 .................................................. mydso.com 98 Degrees, O-Town, Dream, Ryan Cabrera – Pop, R&B Monday, July 11, 7:30 p.m., $36 - $100 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com
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The Fish and Chips and Bread & Spreads at Blatt Beer & Table.
whole thing — but it was more reminiscent of French toast than actual bread pudding. The ice cream was a little over-churned and had some bits of solidified butter in it. So the food at Blatt Beer and Table is pretty consistently good across the board. But the service is another issue. They are very friendly and knowledgeable. Our servers seemed excited to be there. But on our first visit, we sat at our table for more than 20 minutes before our beer order was taken, then another 20 before the beers arrived at the table. They were a little busy, but two tables more than a party of four received — and finished — their meal before we got beers. When the food did arrive (about an hour in), it all showed up at once, so we were kind of rotating from what we’d thought would be a starter to our entrées. Again, it was all tasty, but I’d rather have a starter first, then my entrée. (I chalked it up at the time to a stressed served just trying to get food to us, but the same thing happened another time. They may want to revisit that.) Full disclosure, we were accommodated by the manager for the wait: he bought our “starter” and a round of drinks. But the service was what I’d call casual on a second visit as well, a Monday night with a half-empty restaurant. (And I heard of another friend experiencing long waits at lunch when her table was the only occupied one in the place.) If Blatt can get the service on the same level as the food, they will be welcomed with open arms. I sure hope that happens. BLATT BEER & TABLE
7859 Walnut Hill Lane (in Preston Hollow Village) 469-372-2080 blattbeer.com Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-Midnight Sunday, Noon-10 p.m.
DOTTY'S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
Sacrebleu! Crème corn brulee!
By Dotty Griffith
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a kitchen blowtorch, heat the sugar until it melts and caramelizes to form a golden crust. Allow to sit at room temperature for a minute until the caramelized sugar hardens. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
olive oil. Add shallots, garlic dotty.griffith@yahoo.com and chilies. Stirring occasionally, cook until shallots are Crème corn brulee: What slightly translucent, 3 to 5 a brilliant idea! Thank you minutes. Do not brown. Add Pyramid Chef Brandon Drew. corn and continue to cook He’s the new head guy in the for another 3 to 4 minutes. Fairmont Hotel’s flagship dinStir in cream cheese, ing room. milk, cream, salt and pepThe idea came to him per. Lower heat and simout of brainstorming sesmer on low for an addisions — really thinking out tional 7 to 10 minutes. loud — about ways to make Remove from heat creamed corn special and and allow to cool for 5 to how to update traditional 10 minutes. When slightly crème brulee as a dessert. cooled, pour half the corn The stream-of-consciousmixture into a blender ness self-chat conflated and work jar. Blend on high voila! Drew was working on speed until smooth. a recipe for crème corn bru Safety note: Use caulee. “I took the sugar out of tion when processing hot the creamed corn base and ingredients in a blender. put it on top,” Drew said. “It Start blender on low and took a few tries.” (Not sure allow steam to escape. what he decided to do with Then slowly raise speed Photo by the Fairmont Hotel to high and blend mixture dessert crème brulee except that it may involve Mexican Crème Corn Brulee. completely. chocolate.) Return processed The main ingredient for corn mixture to the saucethis dish is a piece of equipCRÈME CORN BRULEE pan and cook on low an ment. If you’ve been waiting 1 tablespoon olive oil additional 5 to 10 minutes. for an excuse to invest in a 2 tablespoons shallots, finely Simmer until mixture is propane gas kitchen torch, chopped thickened. Stir frequently; be this is it. You’ll need one to 1 tablespoon garlic, finely careful not to scorch. caramelize the sugar on top of chopped Serve immediately or the corn. 2 tablespoons chopped refrigerate in an air tight Drew adds this safety green chilies container until needed. note: Propane gas torches are 1 1/4 pounds frozen whole When ready to serve, reheat highly flammable and should kernel corn mixture over low heat. When be kept away from heat and 3 ounces cream cheese hot, place creamed corn in a open flames. Always use in 1 cup whole milk shallow casserole dish or pie well-ventilated areas. When 1/4 cup heavy cream plate. lighting a propane gas torch, 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to Spread sugar evenly place the torch on a flat, steady taste on the top of cream corn. surface, facing away from you. 3/4 teaspoon ground black Using a kitchen blowtorch, Children should never use pepper heat the sugar until it melts a propane gas torch without 3 to 4 tablespoons granulatand caramelizes. Allow to sit adult supervision. ed sugar or as needed at room temperature for a Spread sugar evenly on In a medium saucepan minute until the caramelized the top of cream corn. Using over medium heat, warm the sugar hardens.
L7, Sealion – Grunge, Hard Rock, Punk Thursday, July 14, 8 p.m., $29.50 - $39.50 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com
JJULY uly Weezer & Panic! At the Disco – Indie Rock Friday, July 15, 7 p.m., $19+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................... 1818 1st Ave. 866-820-4553 ........................................ paviliondallas.com Chrisette Michele – Singer Songwriter, R&B, Soul Friday, July 15, 7:30 p.m., $40 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.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 Drake: Summer Sixteen Tour – Singer Songwriter, Rap Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m., $80 - $130 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Pitbull – Rap, Hip Hop, House, Pop Friday, July 22, 7 p.m., $30-$140 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Strangetowne – Indie Rock, Americana Friday, July 22, 10:30 p.m., $7 - $10 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com Modest Mouse + Brand New – Alternative Rock Friday, July 22, 7 p.m., $48 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda – Singer Songwriter Saturday, July 23, 8 p.m., $60-$155 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Reverend Horton Heat, Dale Watson – Rockabilly, Country Saturday, July 23, 8:30 p.m., $26-$38 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 New Edition – R&B, Soul, Pop Wednesday, July 29, 8 p.m., $40 - $130 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Rascal Flatts – Country, Pop Saturday July 30, 7:30 p.m., $27+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................... 1818 1st Ave. 866-820-4553 ........................................ paviliondallas.com
aAUGUST ugust Dixie Chicks – Country, Pop Friday, August 5, 7 p.m., $19+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................... 1818 1st Ave. 866-820-4553 ........................................ paviliondallas.com Rhymin’ N Stealin’ – Beastie Boys Tribute, Rap Rock Friday, August 5, 9 p.m., $12 - $24 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.com Dezi 5, Sam Lao, and -Topic – Dance, Experimental HipHop Thursday, August 11, 7 p.m., $15-$25 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org Gwen Stefani & Eve – Pop, Rock Saturday, August 13, 7 p.m., $30+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................... 1818 1st Ave. 866-820-4553 ........................................ paviliondallas.com Colt and the Old 45s – 11 piece band, ‘60s and ‘70s music Saturday, August 13, 7:30 p.m., $29 - $34 Winspear Opera House ................................ 2403 Flora St. 214-880-0202 ..................................................... attpac.org Kenny Rogers w/ Linda Davis – Country Saturday, August 20, 7 p.m., $40 - $99 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Outcry Tour – Christian Music, Worship Sunday, August 21, 4:30 p.m., $30 - $50 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Alice Cooper – Metal, Hard Rock Saturday, August 24, 7 p.m., $48 - $88 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Kenny G – R&B, Pop, Latin and Jazz Saxophone Tuesday, August 30, 8 p.m., $45 - $105 Winspear Opera House ................................ 2403 Flora St. 214-880-0202 ..................................................... attpac.org
Clubs • R• Restaurants estauRants Clubs Friday, FRiday , JJuly uly8 8
Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ....... 214-939-9900 Kalo Rock, Blues, R&B 7:45 p.m. No Cover Matt Tedder Rock 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 David Zoller Jazz 9:30 p.m. Free ....................... balconyclub.com Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 Soft Kill w/ Underpass, Aztec Death, Ritual Order Post Punk 9 p.m. $7 ......................... double-wide.com The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Jared Caraway w/ Pearl Earl Indie Rock 8 p.m. No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com The Prophet Bar ........... 2548 Elm St. ............ 214-742-3667 Odd Folks Indie Rock 7:30 p.m. $10 ..................... thedoordallas.com Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 David Willingham Project Reggae 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Corey Paul Quintet Blues 10 p.m. Free ................. thetwilitelounge.com Uncle Calvin’s ...... 9555 N. Central Expy. ....... 214-363-0044 Ronny Cox Singer Songwriter 8 p.m. $18-$22 .................. unclecalvins.org
Saturday, ,July 9 9 satuRday July Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ........ 214-939-9900 Paul Nipper Country, Americana 11 p.m. No Cover .............. adairssaloon.com AllGood Café ............ 2934 Main St. ............... 214-742-5362 The Gully Jumpers Rags, Blues, Old Time 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 Holland K. Smith Blues 9:30 p.m. Free ....................... balconyclub.com Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 The Vagabonds Blues, Rock 9 p.m. $7 ......................... double-wide.com The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 The LDJ Band Country, Americana, Roots 8 p.m. No cover ............................ cs-tf.com Lone Star Roadhouse ... 11277 E. NW Hwy .. 214-341-3538 Time Train Pop, Country, Variety 8 p.m. $10 ............. lonestarroadhouse.com Maracas Cocina Mexicana .. 2914 Main St. ... 214-748-7140 Chilo & The High Energy Latin Jazz 8 p.m. No cover ................ maracascm.com Ochre House Theater .. 825 Exposition Ave. ... 214-826-6273 They Say the Wind Made Them Crazy Experimental 8 pm No cover ................ maracascm.com The Prophet Bar ........... 2548 Elm St. ............ 214-742-3667 The Funeral Portrait Rock 7:30 p.m. $10 ..................... thedoordallas.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Cassie Holt and the Lost Souls Soul, Blues, R&B 10:30 p.m. No cover .......... thetwilitelounge.com
1010 sSunday, unday, July July The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Addison Jordan & Friends “New Gen Jaz” Series 5:30 p.m. No cover Jonathan Fisher Trio Jazz 8 p.m. No cover ............... balconyclub.com The Free Man ....... 2626 Commerce St. ......... 214-377-9893 Drenda Barnett Jack Allday Jazz 7 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 Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Jazzy Sundays w/ the Jersey Horns Jazz 7 p.m. Free .............. openingbellcoffee.com Times Ten Cellars ..... 6324 Prospect Ave. .... 214-824-9463 The William Foley Quartet Jazz 4 p.m. No cover ........... timestencellars.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Pinegrove Indie Rock 9 p.m. $12 - $14 .... threelinksdeepellum.com Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 Sam Gellaitry & Friends Hip Hop 8 p.m. $11 - $21 ................. treesdallas.com
1111 MMonday, onday, July July The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Rowan Barcham “New Gen Jaz” Series 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 The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 The JaxBros Alternative Rock, Roots 8:30 p.m. Free ............................ therustic.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 Stampede 66 ......... 1717 McKinney Ave. ... 214-550-6966 Jackson Eli Classical, pop, rock, jump blues, folk 5:30 p.m. No Cover ... stampede66restaurant.com Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Funky Knuckles Funk 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com
tuesday July1212 Tuesday,, July The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ..... 214-826-8104 Mick Tinsley Unplugged Acoustic Blues 8:30 p.m. Free ....................... balconyclub.com Buzzbrews Kitchen .... 4334 Lemmon Ave. .... 214-521-4334 Classical Open Mic Classical 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Free ......................... buzzbrews.com Eddie V’s ............ 4023 Oak Lawn Ave. ............. 214-890-1500 Mark Goodwin Trio Jazz 6 p.m. Free ............................... eddiev.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Reinventing Jude Indie, Ballroom Rock, Soul Blues 8:30 p.m. Free ............................ therustic.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
13 13 WWednesday, ednesday,July July 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 Swing Manouche Jazz, Swing 7 p.m. Free Wes Case Scenario Jazz 10 p.m. Free ................... freemandallas.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Brannon Barrett Texas Country 8:30 p.m. Free ............................ therustic.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Esmé Patterson, Winstons Soulful dream-rock 8 p.m. $12 - $14 .. threelinksdeepellum.com
Thursday,,July 14 14 thuRsday July Club Dada ................ 2720 Elm St. ............... 214-742-3400 White Lung, Plague Vendor, Missing Sibling Punk Rock 8 p.m. $12 ......................... dadadallas.com Chocolate Secrets ... 3926 Oak Lawn Ave. .... 214-252-9801 Darwin Martin Jazz 7:30 p.m. Free ...........mychocolatesecrets.com The Dream Cafe ....... 2800 Routh St. #170 ....... 214-954-0486 Elise Stover and Jel Stewart Pop, Classical, Jazz 7 p.m. Free .................... thedreamcafe.com The Library Bar ....... 3015 Oak Lawn Ave. ..... 214-224-3152 Erik Barnes Classical, Jazz, Piano 7 p.m. Free .......... landmarkrestodallas.com Bishop Arts District ..................... Bishop Ave. Dallas, 75208 Bastille Day French Pop, Swing, Gypsy Jazz 7 p.m. Free ................ bastilleonbishop.com
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MOVIE TRAILER
By Steven Spielberg standards, ‘The BFG’ is not big film glory By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood
When some directors miss, they miss in a big way. When Steven Spielberg misses, he directs something like “War Horse,” which gets a “meh” for him but would be a lifetime achievement for most. With “The BFG,” Spielberg is aiming to tug at the heartstrings in the same way that a pudgy alien that made phone calls with a Speak & Spell once did. Considering that movie (“E.T.” in case you weren’t aware) and this Roald Dahl adaptation were both written by the late Melissa Mathison, it would have been a safe bet to assume that Spielberg pulled it off. The verdict? Sort of. This mostly silly adaptation features some of the finest motion capture animation every filmed, but the story stays firmly planted in the fanciful, playful realm without even a hint of the Spielberg melancholy that has made his films a pleasure for adults and
children alike. For those not familiar with the book, the story follows orphaned Sophie (Ruby Barnhill) after she discovers that a giant (Mark Rylance) is roaming the streets of London. This big, friendly giant is caught by Sophie while supplying Londoners with their dreams at night. Since he can’t have her telling everyone that he exists, he grabs her up then takes her back to his island. The BFG’s island is also inhabited by a team of meaner and much larger giants that pick on BFG for being the runt. These giants, led by Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement), also happen to eat humans, which offends the vegan lifestyle of the BFG. Sophie convinces BFG to rid himself of the bullies and, in one of the more surreal and off the wall moments in Spielberg movie history, they enlist the aid of The Queen of England (Penelope Wilson). It’s one of the funnier sequences that Spielberg has ever created and the
highlight of the entire movie. There is no doubt that Spielberg greatly benefits from working with his longtime pals, cinematographer Janusz Kaminski and composer John Williams. Thankfully, Kaminski and Spielberg let the fantastic scenery and CGI speak for itself without employing any of the screen flares or film tint they seem to consistently apply. When paired with a very good Williams score, it makes “The BFG” look, sound and feel exactly how you’d hope it would. The “look” part is the revelation. Mark Rylance’s performance would be half as effective if the CGI wasn’t as fantastic as it is. Every facial expression is flawless and his eyes, whether expressing joy or sadness, are so realistic that it is borderline creepy. Also, Spielberg and crew couldn’t have picked a better actor than Jemaine Clement to portray the clueless lunkhead Fleshlumpeater. “The BFG” is Ruby Barnhill’s first time on the big screen, and she’s able to hold her own, despite acting
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Ruby Barnhill is introduced as the orphan Sophie in Spielberg's "The BFG." alongside CGI for most of the movie. Her character is a bit bossy and a know-it-all, which could quickly irk adults, but she stays away from being annoying. Unfortunately, there just seems to be something missing. “The BFG” doesn’t grab you the way a story about an orphan and a small giant in a world of larger giants should. It seems strange to criticize Spielberg,
a filmmaker who mostly gets static for being too emotionally manipulative, but “The BFG” could use some heart. It’s almost as if Spielberg was conscious of his own trappings, then did all he could to avoid them. But “The BFG” does have enough bodily function humor to keep the kiddos giggling, which may be what everyone involved was going for in the first place.
UNCLE BARKY’S BITES
Doctors make house calls on your TV screen
By Ed Bark
unclebarky@verizon.net Docs are hot, and they’re making more house calls than ever before. And no, we’re not referring to either the eye candy on NBC’s “Chicago Med” or “Marcus Welby, M.D.” reruns. Let’s backtrack just a bit. A recent cover story in The New York Times Magazine was headlined, “Netflix Ed Bark Destroyed The Way We Watch TV.” The author primarily referred to new vistas in “binge-watching” via Netflix’s decision to make new seasons of its original series available all at once, beginning with “House of Cards.” But Netflix also has become a treasure trove of docs — or to spell it out completely — documentaries. There are hundreds upon hundreds of them available, with new ones added almost daily. You can get lost in a subject you knew nothing to little about, or learn more about persons or events about which you thought you knew a lot. Another long, hot summer is an apt time to shop around. But here’s some guidance via a list of 10 worthy docs I’ve watched in recent months or weeks. Unlike Netflix’s transfixing, multi-part “Making a Murderer,” each can be seen in just one sitting of 90 minutes to two hours. I think you’ll come away feeling both enlightened and entertained. All titles are currently available on Netflix. “Good Ol’ Freda” (2013) — The title basically tells you nothing in terms of subject matter. But this is the story of unassuming Freda Kelly, who ran The Beatles’ fan club after first meeting them as a star-struck teen during their years of playing Liverpool’s grimy The Cavern Club. She had several previous offers to tell her story, and finally does so for the sake of her grandson. No dirt is dished because that’s not how Freda rolls.
William F. Buckley, Jr and Gore Vidal.
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But her memories and memorabilia are intoxicating. “Best of Enemies” (2015) — Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley, Jr. were towering, egotistical intellectuals at polar opposite ends of the political spectrum. This film focuses on their series of acrimonious mini-debates tied to ABC’s “unconventional” coverage of the 1968 national political conventions. Both men despised each other to the very ends of their lives. John Lithgow and Kelsey Grammer chip in by respectively voicing some of the written words of Vidal and Buckley. “The Zen of Bennett” (2012) — A delightful look at the career of seemingly ageless crooner Tony Bennett, who turns 90 on Aug. 3. His formidable talents as a painter are also given their due. “Salinger” (2013) — The famously reclusive and mysterious author of “Catcher in the Rye” died in 2010 at age 91. J.D. Salinger left few tracks, but this film is a flawed but overall fascinating detective yarn with some surprising twists. His possibly predatory relationship with novelist Joyce Maynard is one of the key storylines.
“Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me” (2014) — The country music giant’s final tour, during which he fights a losing battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, is told unflinchingly and poignantly. Campbell, now 80, has since then been living in a memory care facility and can no longer understand people or communicate with them. “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” (2010) — Up close and very personal with the late, trailblazing comedian, who lived to work and constantly questioned her self-worth. The film fittingly begins with heavy coats of makeup being applied to a face that had been stretched to its limits by constant plastic surgery. “The Last Man on the Moon” (2014) — A U.S. astronaut hasn’t personally touched the lunar landscape since 1972, when Eugene Cernan made his mark with the Apollo 17 mission. He was the 11th and last of that era’s true space “cowboys,” and this is his story. “Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie” (2012) — The TV trash-talker spewed venom as no one had before — or really since — before disgracing himself with a fabricated story about being attacked in an airport restroom by neo-Nazis. The film is provocatively illustrated in the manner of Ralph Steadman’s crazed drawings in early editions of Rolling Stone magazine. “The Wrecking Crew” (2008) — The indispensable musicians behind some of the greatest pop songs of our times take note of their contributions on a cavalcade of hits ranging from “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin” to “California Dreamin.’” “Janis: Little Girl Blue” (2015) — Taunted and spurned by her hometown of Port Arthur, Texas, Janis Joplin found fame, fortune and the drug culture in California’s exploding music scene. Her surviving siblings, Laura and Michael, are among the interviewees in this evocative look at the blues belter who lived for the stage but died sadly unfulfilled. Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a current board member of the Press Club of Dallas.
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Comparing hot spots Cuba and Panama By Michael Wald
wald.world@yahoo.com Sometimes I think it’s interesting to compare travel destinations. Today, I thought I’d compare Cuba and Panama. Traveling to either in a package will cost about the same, except that it may be cheaper to fly to Panama from Dallas since Michael Wald you currently have to fly to Cuba through Miami. First, obviously, Cuba is a communist state. All aspects of tourism are tightly controlled by the Cuban government. There has been some opening of entrepreneurial ventures focusing on the tourist market but insignificant amounts to date. Panama, in
contrast, is very capitalistic. It’s the fastest growing economy in Central America. In fact, its economy is much stronger than ours. In Cuba you are taken around by government guides. It’s difficult for Americans to wander off on their own. During my travels in Cuba, European visitors told me that they wanted to take the public bus — but weren’t allowed to. They wanted to visit certain national parks — but the parks were restricted to Cubans with reservations. In contrast, in Panama you can wander wherever you want, although roads tend to be sketchy once you get off the main roads. Souvenirs are more costly in Cuba than Panama. Hotels — price-controlled by the government — are also overpriced. You pay the same that you’d pay in Panama, but you get a much inferior product and level of service in Cuba. Cuban supermarkets are all
government-run, crowded, with poorly stocked shelves, and items priced higher than in the U.S. In Panama, the supermarkets are similar to the U.S. Both countries suffer typical third world problems with electricity outages. In Panama, the water system was built by the Americans during the period of their control of the Canal, and the water is drinkable. In Cuba, you must stay stocked with bottled water, even for brushing teeth. Cuba has Panama beat if you want to drive around as there are few Photos by Michael Wald cars and no traffic problems. Panama Havana (top) and Panama City (below). is a mess to drive in. happening quickly. Panama’s old city is about As far as tourist attractions are one fourth the size of Havana’s, but they both concerned, Panama has it all, from developed date from the same time period and share simmountain resorts to beaches that are among the best in the world. Cuba is still trying to fig- ilar architecture. Money is more convenient in Panama, ure out what tourists should be shown. During since it uses the U.S. dollar and accepts credit a recent week trip to Cuba, I was shown three cards. For Americans, for now, cash is the only schools — not generally on my list of tourist thing that works in Cuba, and the exchange destinations. rate is not good. Panama has several indigenous commuPanama used to have “diablo rojos,” artistinities that maintain their own cultures. You cally painted school buses for its public transit. can visit them and feel like you’re in Africa. But modern upgrading has eliminated this colNo indigenous people survived in Cuba. orful remnant, except in the countryside. Cuba Panamanians seem to have a festival every retains its very unique old American cars, week or two somewhere in the country. Cuba operated mostly as taxis — a reason in itself to doesn’t have many unregulated crowd gathvisit, if you are a car lover. The old cars of Cuba erings. In both places, the nicest beaches are will probably disappear as it modernizes. difficult to access from the capital city. Panama appeals to jetsetters attracted by The food is not memorable in either counthe Panama Canal. Cuba appeals to nostaltry. Rice is common with many dishes, meat gia of Hemingway admirers. Both places are quality is low in both places; pork and chicken unique and worth a visit. Let me know which are main staples. you prefer. Finally, the two countries have remarkMichael Wald is a travel specialist with speably similar old cities in their capitals. The cial expertise in Panama adventure travel. He one in Havana is being restored very slowly by blogs about travel and other musings at untrodthe government. The one in Panama is letting denla.com. capitalism take on the restoration, and it is
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Rocco’s Uptown Pizza & Pasta 2717 Howell St. 214-871-9207 Sal’s Pizza Rest. 2525 Wycliff 214-522-1828 Taverna Pizzeria 3312 Knox St. 214-520-9933 Tomato Pie 11661 Preston Rd. 214-750-8743 Villa-O Rest. 4514 Travis, #132 214-707-3848 LATIN AMERICAN Gloria’s 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-303-1166 Zaguan Latin Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-219-8393
Chipotle Mexican Grill 2705 McKinney Ave. 214-871-3100 4502 McKinney Ave. 214-302-2500 Digg’s Taco Shop 6309 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-0155 E Bar Tex Mex 1901 N. Haskell, #120. 214-824-3227 El Fenix 5622 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-5166 6811 W. NW Hwy. 214-363-5279 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 4740 W. Mockingbird 214-352-8226 Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex 3521 Oak Grove Ave. 214-252-1616 Mario’s Mexican & Salvadorian Rest. 5404 Lemmon Ave. 214-599-9744 Mattito’s – Centrum 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-526-8181 Meso Maya 11909 Preston, #1426 469-726-4390 Mi Camino Restaurante 3830 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-888-0055 Ojeda’s Mexican Restaurant 4617 Maple Ave. 214-528-8383 Qdoba Mexican Grill 5600 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-2277 Rafa’s Café Mexicano 5617 W. Lovers Ln. 214-357-2080 Taco Diner 3699 McKinney, #307 214-521-3669 Torchy’s Tacos 5921 Forest Ln. 972-720-9200 Urban Taco 3411 McKinney Ave. 214-922-7080
MEALS TO GO – CATERING The Festive Kitchen – Snider Plaza 3404 Rosedale Ave. 214-520-6888 Short Stop – Food To Go 6025 Royal Ln., #101 214-265-8828 6918 Snider Plaza 214-360-0311 MEDITERRANEAN Baboush 3636 McKinney, #160 214-559-0707 Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill 3001 Knox St., #110 214-528-1800 Zoe’s Kitchen 6025 Royal Ln., #104 469-341-0123 MEXICAN & TEX-MEX Bandito’s Tex-Mex Cantina 6615 Snider Plaza 214-750-6100 Campuzano Mexican Food 2618 Oak Lawn 214-526-0100
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WINE BAR Dream Cafe 2800 Routh St., #170. 214-954-0486 Two Corks & a Bottle – Quadrangle 2800 Routh St., #140 214-871-9463
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organization. After reflecting on their own giving goals, the site visit teaches them how to examine the charities they are considering giving to. The idea is for donors to make sure that it is not only a good organization, but that it's mission is a good fit for the donor. “You learn to ask questions and interview them for what you want to know about making a gift,” Liser said. GiveWisely is about donors learning about themselves in order to be better donors. Too often, Liser points out, giving doesn't always feel cohesive and thoughtful. GiveWisely shows donors that giving can be a focused and rewarding experience for them and their chosen charities. “Giving should be a satisfying process,” she said.
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GIVING cont'd from page 1 family give to, and what were their motivations for giving? It's that last question that can be the most revealing in both looking back and looking forward, according to Liser. “The class really teaches you to ask the ‘why,’” she said. The result of this introspection leads participants to develop a Personal Giving Statement. It becomes a giver's guiding source. This doesn't limit who or what they give to, but lets them focus on their purpose. It also gives them a way to explain not giving in situations that might otherwise be uncomfortable. “It [the statement] gives you a way to have a conversation about giving, especially if the answer is ‘no,’” Liser said. “We try to give people back a little control in their busy world.” The class isn't geared to serve only large donors. Anybody at any economic level who wants to focus their
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CANDY cont'd from page 6 for a Tesla. The garage is a kingdom unto itself with that two-bedroom, 720-squarefoot apartment above, a huge laundry facility where all the estate linens are processed, a half bath, wet area and counter storage spanning the entire back. The floor is also coated and cushioned. There is a secondary two-car garage built to house a stretch limousine on the eastern edge of the property, the east garage. That completes the main house: 11,551 square feet. Now it's time to step outside onto the grounds and experience more amazement. The main house is virtually nestled by the resort-like amenities that surround it. To the far western edge of the lot is the lit tennis court. A few steps away is a tennis kitchen. There is a bathroom for this area in the garage. Beyond a manicured backyard that flows out of the informal living areas, and the solarium is the 670-square-foot guest house: one large bedroom, one bath, another custom fireplace. This guest house is also equipped with an emergency generator, which makes it double as a safe spot during power outages. Next to the guest house is Mrs. Tolleson's private garden, where she raises seasonal vegetables and herbs. There is also a second spa here with a fountain, perhaps for guests' use, surrounded by beautiful statues of two children, a girl and a boy. In fact, antique sculptures from Europe are placed all around the grounds of the estate. Let me not forget the family's private outdoor kitchen and grilling area, complete with outdoor television, nestled to the family room and accessible from the solarium. Now to walk the grounds and enjoy what is probably
Armstrong-Berger's Dallas homage to an English garden. The estate stretches to the east with a gentle downward terraced slope. First, there is the pool and cabana with sitting and dining room, kitchen and bar, full shower bath and a loft area featuring a live Ficus tree with vines intertwining with Cole Smith's metal vine sculptures. On the bar are two brightly colored, possibly Portuguese ceramic busts that again bring whimsy fun to the lavishness: Lucy and Ethyl. Next is the terraced and covered outdoor entertainment pavilion, the formal, complete with fire-pit bar and outdoor kitchen. The lawn is heavenly green and restful chairs are carefully placed to evoke a resort-like feel: Is this the Greenbrier or University Park? Pinch me! The eastern edge of the estate was laid out with a 220-square-foot English greenhouse, cornered by four ceramic columns that are green Faubert-style planters. Across from this greenhouse is the property's palace for entertaining, what is affectionately called the party pavilion. In reality, it is more like an English country drawing room. Or even a ballroom. The 2,594-square-foot room is anchored by massive custom fireplaces at either end and the flooring is stone. But acoustical engineers were called in to design the space to facilitate
conversation and control the “bounce.” In other words, this space is as easy on the ears as it is the eyes. This is the space where critical donor meetings were held to help fund the George W. Bush library. John Tolleson, a trustee of SMU, entertained George
W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation donors here to help fund the library at SMU. Below the entertainment area, complete with scullery (housing warming drawers and cooled cold drink storage) is a walk-in wine cellar and two powder rooms — one formal,
one casual. This is also the home of a full commercial kitchen that could service a large restaurant: Hobart, Viking, grill, exhaust, safety floor mats, concrete floor, stainless counters and storage, and a full elevator plus stairs to move food up on carts. Word is, more than 300 have been feted from this kitchen. About the home's vast entertainment capabilities: This portion was designed so a tent could be placed between the greenhouse and the party pavilion, smoothly and elegantly covering the terraced gardens. Guests can meander freely through the gardens to the greenhouse and back to the main pavilion. A total sound system is wired in every structure and covers the entire property. There are also triple layers of exterior security cameras everywhere. Nestled between the greenhouse and the east (limo) garage is a sand volleyball court. Since there is still plenty of acreage, the Tollesons installed a playground for grandchildren. But the very eastern edge of the estate holds a high powered CEO's biggest fantasy: a private putting green. This one was designed with a small babbling brook running through it, spanning the northern portion of the property. Natural, soothing water sounds take you right out of University Park. Nestling the brook is
a thicket of trees, most native, including one that is said to be at least 100 years old, that serve as a buffer to the street, which is still yards away. There is a charming, lit stepping stone path through this thicket that is almost like walking through the woods. Yes — woods — in the middle of University Park. I can only imagine the delight this “forest” has brought to generations of children. Then there is the limo or “east garage;” two huge bays with 700 square feet of air conditioned storage above. This is where many of the Cole Smith custom designed candelabras and candles are stored, along with the holiday decor this home is noted for. And that, my friends, is the Tolleson estate. Yes, this is a lavish estate, one of the five most lavish in the Park Cities. The total square footage is north of 16,000. It is a rare opportunity to own almost 3 acres in University Park on one of the most desirable streets in North Texas. But glancing back at the home from the far reach of the putting green, I could sense that unlike so many grand estates built by billionaires where budgets were no higher than the sky, this one actually has a spirit, a feeling of fun and love, of family and purpose. It's the reason why we house our families in the first place. And this is a home created of classic design and rock solid craftsmanship. Though it was created in the 1990s, the style is truly timeless. Now another lucky family can enjoy it for years to come, more happy children and grandchildren meandering through those in-town woods. 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.