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Perlman joins DSO for Klyde Warren simulcast The Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents a free, live concert simulcast Saturday, Sept. 13 at Klyde Warren Park. The concert will feature music director Jaap van Zweden conducting the Dallas Symphony in performance with acclaimed violinist Itzhak Perlman (right) as soloist. The concert, simulcast live from the 2014 Dallas Symphony Orchestra AT&T Gala at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Photo by Lisa Marie Mazzucco will feature “Daphnis and Chloe” Suite No. 2 by Ravel, “Capriccio italien” by Tchaikovsky, and Perlman joining the Dallas Symphony in the “Violin Concerto No. 1” by Bruch. The concert simulcast will be the first in the history of the Dallas Symphony. Patrons may enjoy the amenities and activities at Klyde Warren Park before the Gala Concert begins at 8:45 p.m. Following the performance, downtown Dallas visitors will be treated to a fireworks display in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Meyerson Symphony Center. Details are available at mydso.com/gala. — Denise McGovern
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Ale's well that ends well for State Fair brew By Karissa Schuler The results are in and the winners have been declared! Thanks to the unique creations presented by this year’s finalists, the 10th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards featured a smorgasbord of culinary concoctions, with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. With eight finalists competing for the titles of Best Tasting and Most Creative, the decision was far from easy. After being evaluated by a panel of prestigious judges, the final verdict has been announced: Best Tasting goes to Clint Probst for his Fried Gulf Shrimp Boil, while Justin Martinez takes the title of Most Creative for his Original State Fair Brew — Funnel Cake Ale. Clint Probst’s crowd-pleasing Cajun creation features everything you would expect in a shrimp boil rolled into a ball, dusted with Fish Fry and fried to a golden brown. Baby gulf shrimp, diced red potatoes, onion, lemon and seasoning are formed around a cocktail shrimp, dusted and fried with the tail sticking
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Clint, Rachel, Audrey and Evan Probst celebrate their Big Tex Choice Award. out for a handle. Served with a remoulade sauce, the Fried Gulf Shrimp Boil is a unique take on a classic meal, with just the right amount of kick! As the only non-fried food in the
contest, the Original State Fair Brew provides a light and delicious ale, reminiscent of one of the telltale flavors of the State Fair
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MUSICAL THEATER
Butterfly House turns five Move over Ziegfeld, the Senior Follies are here By Shari Goldstein Stern
his earlier years and then had the Follies concept in his head a few years ago. Meanwhile, Mark Carroll came forward, bringing musical expertise to the dance
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Come celebrate as the Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House & Insectarium turns five in September! The Texas Discovery Garden will have special crafts and activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, as well as interactive fun with longtime friends of the gardens. See silkworms, native butterflies, and other cool creatures up close. In honor of the birthday, there will be giveaways visitors can enter to win, including a pair of tickets on Southwest Airlines worth up to $800! Admission is just $5 for adults and seniors. Kids 3-11 are $4 and under three get in free. Stop by the Discovery Gallery between 1 and 3 p.m. for the Opening Reception for our latest art exhibit, “Beauty and the Landscape,” featuring expansive paintings by Melodee Martin Ramirez. Texas Discovery Gardens is a nonprofit educational organization supported, in part, by funds from the Dallas Park and Recreation Department. — Sarah Gardner
In This Issue
Along the Green Trail ........................................ 7 Charity Spotlight................................................ 4 Classifieds ........................................................ 11 Community Calendar ....................................... 4 Fashion Trail ...................................................... 7 Fitness on the Trail ............................................ 3 Life on the Trail ................................................. 2 Movie Trailer.....................................................11 Notes from the Editor......................................... 2 Restaurant Directory ......................................... 9 Restaurant Review ............................................. 8 Scene Around Town......................................... 10 Shop the Trail .................................................. 10 Trail Mix ............................................................ 3 Trail Doctor ....................................................... 2 Urban Trail ........................................................ 6 Wagging the Trail .............................................. 7 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly
If you’re 55 or up, with show business in your blood but no longer on your career path, where do you channel Profile of Glee star that talent, energy and desire Curt Mega, pg. 4 to perform? Lake Highlands’ Sandy Burdine was thrilled to learn about the Spectacular floor, and together they Senior Follies in 2008 and got the Spectacular Senior has been struttin’ her showFollies off the ground and on girl stuff ever since. to a stage in 2008. Now in their sixth seaAndy Michlin, musical Photo courtesy of Spectacular Senior Follies son, the Follies are about director, was also with the Spectacular Senior Follies have entertained audiences in the 100 strong, predominantly Follies from the start. During Dallas area since 2008. women, with 20 to 25 men. the Highland Park High – The Musical,” will be presented at the They are from all parts of School grad’s career, he’s been Charles W. Eisemann Center, Sept. 11Dallas and the surrounding area, and piano accompanist to the likes of Liza 14, and the seasoned entertainers prom- Minnelli, Cher and other stars. offer one production every fall, with ise a “spectacular” show. five performances over a weekend. Dr. Daryl Curry has been a practicFollies founder, Ned Startzel, Performers range from 55 to 65 years ing pediatrician at Methodist Hospital will be 96 years young on Sept. 6. young. He had performed in vaudeville in see FOLLIES on page 9 This year’s Follies, “Music Music
ENTERTAINMENT SPOTLIGHT
From pizza to pop: versatile actor, singer does it all By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com Who is that guy on the television telling you to jump on the phone and call Domino’s for piping hot pizza? Who is that guy on television that is trying to convince you to head to your Dodge dealer? Who is that guy that is part of the long running troupe at Kitchen Dog Theater? Who is that guy performing with two rock bands? And who is that guy crooning Sinatra hits at your niece’s wedding?
It’s the same guy. The legendary Johnny Carson had a vanity license plate that read “360 GUY” as an acknowledgement of his comedic versatility. Dallas’ answer to that type of entertainment versatility may be 42-year-old Max Hartman. Max Hartman, the voiceover. Hartman, a Lake Highlands High School graduate, started doing different acting roles at SMU and Texas A&M. “I came along doing theater,” Hartman said. “And then I met Bruce DeBose.” DeBose is a talent represented by Mary Collins Agency in Dallas and has an equally
varied career in voiceover, theater, television and video games. “He gave me some things that I should practice to become a voiceover,” Hartman said. “Then he encouraged me to produce a demo.” Voiceover opportunities began to role in, including his current four-year stint as voiceover on Domino’s Pizza commercials. “I had to do a lot of auditions,” the baritone Hartman said. “But I learned I had a performance tendency. Clients want your Photos courtesy of Max Hartman natural voice.” Max Hartman as alter ego, Max Hartman finds that Vontaine. he competes for voiceover work more and more see ACTOR on page 11
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Self-care is essential – not “selfish”
By Dr. Beth Leermakers
myself? Are you concerned that bethleermakersphd.com your spouse or children won’t love you anymore if you don’t cook din“In the event of loss of cabin ner twice a week? Would that really pressure, put your own oxygen mask happen? Or are you worried that on first, before helping others.” – something won’t get done (or get Airline safety tip. done right) if you don’t do it? If so, We’ve all heard this crucial lifeask yourself how terrible it would be saving advice, and yet, many people if the laundry didn’t get done, or the disregard the importance of self-care. dishes piled up in the sink for a day Many women spend or two? most of their time and Consider the benefits energy caring for everyof physical activity and a one else, while putting healthy lifestyle. If you’re themselves last on their thinking, “I’m too busy list. Some men also fall at work and home to exinto the caregiver role, ercise,” remember how while others devote you feel, physically and most of their time and mentally after you take energy to their career a walk, play tennis or lift at the expense of their weights. Regular physical health and well-being. Dr. Beth Leermakers activity can reduce stress Women, who are and may improve your care-givers by nature focus when you return and nurture, often feel guilty taking to work. Instead of viewing physical time for themselves. “But that would activity as a time drain, try seeing it be selfish!” My weight loss clients as an investment in your health and exclaim this when I suggest they go productivity. to water aerobics class twice a week, Identify what needs attention. leaving their family to fend for themAsk yourself, “What do I need to selves in the evening. “It’s my job to do today to take good care of mycook dinner for my family.” I encour- self?” You may need to exercise, eat age my clients to think in terms of a healthy breakfast, get more sleep, “self-care” rather than “selfish.” spend an hour alone, relax or have To put yourself higher on your fun. own list … Make small changes. Start by Give yourself permission to take setting aside 10-15 minutes for yourcare of yourself. Ask yourself self, once or twice a week. Explain to ➢ What will happen if I don’t your family that you will be unavailtake care of myself? You may wind up able during that time (barring a lifebecoming sick, overweight, stressed threatening emergency). out, exhausted and/or resentful. Not Attend a Getaway to Well-being only will you be unhappy and unRetreat (for women) on Sept. 28. healthy, but you won’t be able to take Relax and re-charge; learn stress care of anyone else. Remember that management and self-care strategies; country song, “If mama ain’t happy, and develop a plan to maintain your ain’t nobody happy?” well-being at home. Contact Beth for ➢ What example do I want to set more information. for my children? Children learn by Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical watching their parents’ behavior. The psychologist who specializes in stress best way to teach your children to management and well-being seminars, take good care of themselves is to do retreats and coaching. Contact her at so yourself. 214-923-3766. Her monthly e-news➢ What’s the worst thing that letter can be found at bethleermakercould happen if I took time for sphd.com.
TRAIL DOCTOR
Thyroid cancer needs attention By Dr. Kimberly Washington
look at the cells to determine if they are normal thyroid cells or cancer cells. The washington.k@att.net results of the biopsy can take from two Thyroid cancer receives very little to five days to return. attention in the press, likely because of There are several types of thyroid its rare nature. Based on statistics from cancer, the most common being papilthe National Cancer Institute, in 2011, lary thyroid cancer. Papillary describes thyroid cancer made up only 3.8 percent the type of cells that become cancerous. of all cancers diagnosed in America, The second most common type of thywhich makes it quite rare by percentroid cancer is follicular thyroid cancer. ages. However, looking at it in numbers Although they have very different charaffected -- 3.8 percent equates to nearly acteristics, both microscopically as well 567,000 people who live with thyroid as general tumor features, one good ascancer in the U.S. The sheer number pect of them both is that they tend to be makes this not as insignificant as the less aggressive than other cancers such percentage suggests. as pancreatic or biliary cancers. This The thyroid lives in the neck means that they overlying the trachea (airway). grow slowly and Typically, thyroid cancer is first distypically do not covered as a thyroid nodule or a lump spread as quickly. that can be felt on examination of Other types of the neck. Once the nodule is found, thyroid cancer your doctor will usually want to get include Hurthle lab work to determine the function of cell carcinoma, your thyroid gland. The vast majority Dr. Kim Washington Medullary thyroid of thyroid nodules found on physical carcinoma, anaexamination are benign (or not canplastic carcinoma cerous). However, each nodule warrants and thyroid lymphoma. further work-up to eliminate the risk of Typical treatment of nearly all of cancer or to diagnose it early. the above thyroid cancer types is surgiAfter lab work has been completed, cal removal of the thyroid gland, with the next step in diagnosis is an ultrathe exception of anaplastic and thyroid sound of the neck. Ultrasound is the lymphoma. The entire thyroid is typimost sensitive test that we have to image cally removed, which means that the the thyroid. It gives information about patient must take thyroid hormones the size, location and specific characteronce every day in the form of a single istics of the nodule that will be imporpill. The surgery is done through an tant for management. Additionally, the incision on the neck that can usually be ultrasound can be used to guide biopsy hidden by the natural lines and folds of of the nodule. Biopsy is necessary because it allows the pathologist to actually see THYROID on page 9
BREVITY
SEPTEMBER, 2014
List doesn't cut the mustard By David Mullen
Driving solo, I prayed that I would not get caught by my totally innocent offense. Making matters worse, the first opportunity to right your Thrillist.com is a guilty pleawrong is at Spring Creek Parkway in sure. It is an email that arrives daily Plano … Leave it to former stand-up in my inbox featuring new restaucomedian and now bartender Leo rants, hot spots, and unique stores Nino. Nino works at The Underpass in Dallas and other cities. It is often at 650 Exposition Ave. between Deep informative. Sometimes, however, Ellum and Fair it can be puzzling. Last Park. It is a big bar Saturday, Thrillist featured with plenty of tap eight of Dallas’ “most clashandles and lots sic, old-school” restaurants. of parking. Nino Their list had Jimmy’s chimes in “Charles Food Store, Norma’s Café Dickens walks into in Oak Cliff, El Fenix a bar and orders a (downtown location), martini. The barCampisi’s on Mockingbird Lane, Highland Park David Mullen tender says ‘Oliver Twist?’” … I fear the Soda Fountain, The Old day that a baseball Warsaw, Royal China and player or fans gets impaled by a piece Tupinamba Mexican Restaurant. of a shattered bat. These lighter bats Given that list, it was difficult to debreak with great regularity — not in termine the criteria. Everyone loves half but into sharp splinters — and Jimmy’s, but I would hardly consider their pointy shards become dangerit a restaurant. I would eliminate ous weapons to an innocent player Norma’s, El Fenix and Campisi’s because they have multiple locations. If or fan. Baseball brass just seems to ignore the issue … I get tons of junk The Old Warsaw is on the list, where is The French Room or The Mansion mail like everyone else. Think of the trees being butchered daily for the on Turtle Creek? Not expecting a response, I typed in the following com- sake of ridiculous promotional offers. A letter arrived in my mailbox ment: “Has this reviewer ever heard last week that is so full of irony it of Celebration? Javier’s?” Just a few hours later, author David Maez II re- is amazing. “Reserve your limitededition Dallas Cowboys Cuckoo sponded with “Yes, we were looking Clock before they disappear forever.” for restaurants older than late 70’s With as goofy an off-season as the for this particular post, but those are Cowboys have ever had and the prosgreat spots as well.” For the record, pects for the upcoming season crazy Celebration opened in 1971, and at best, what could better capture the Javier’s began serving Mexico Citycurrent state of the Cowboys than style food in 1977 ... Put the “ice bucket challenge” on the list of events a “hand crafted and individually with great intentions but now has be- numbered” Cowboys cuckoo clock? “However, you must act quickly,” the come over-saturated (pun intended) flyer stated. “Only 10,000 of these by the media … Possible senior moNavy & Silver clad cuckoo clocks ment: beware of the unmarked onwill EVER be crafted. And once they ramp above Forest Lane and I-635 at are gone, there will be no more – at I-75. You are led to believe that you any price.” Ten thousand Cowboys are entering Central Expressway. cuckoo clocks! And the price is only You are entering Central but get$199.95 (plus $23.99 for shipping and ting onto the HOV lane, heretofore service). Are you kidding me? Who known as the “road to no return.” david@katytrailweekly.com
is cuckoo now? Of course, it can be yours for five easy installments of $39.99 each. What makes these installments so easy? That is five installments, instead of one payment. That seems harder to me. As cuckoo as this season promises to be, is there a better way to honor the Cowboys than spending $223.94 on a cuckoo clock? I wonder if there is one in Jerry Jones’ office … It was a snowy night in New York City when my mother and I arrived for a weekend of great dining and theater. She retired to her room, and I headed over to a bar on West 57th Street. When I returned to the hotel, Lily Tomlin — appearing on Broadway in a onewoman show — was in the elevator by herself. I told her my mother was a huge fan and would she mind getting off on my floor to meet her. (That’s what a couple of whiskeys will do for your confidence.) Much to my surprise, she agreed. We woke my mom up, and Tomlin graciously came into our room and signed an autograph for each of us. Just my luck; first time I had two women alone in my hotel room and one was my mom and the other was Lily Tomlin. The talented Tomlin turned 75 on Monday ... New members to the Katy Trail Weekly and White Rock Lake Weekly family: graphic designer Amy Moore gave birth to her twins on Tuesday. Emily (5 lbs, 6 ounces) and Luke (5 lbs, 2 ounces) are doing great as are the new parents ... And finally, an executive and editorial decision. The award-winning cartoon — This Modern World by Tom Tomorrow — which has appeared on this page for every issue but one is being replaced. While thought provoking, I honestly never felt that it lived up to the Katy Trail Weekly mission to inform and entertain. Plus, we didn’t have the space or resources to offer an alternative viewpoint. So effective immediately, please welcome Brevity by Dan Thompson to our paper. I hope you enjoy it.
In Memorium
Frank Oliver Seay, M.D. 1923 - 2014
Frank Oliver Seay, 90, passed away Hospital twice. He also served in his sleep Aug. 26. He was born Oct. on the St. Paul Hospital Board 15, 1923 at home in Groesbeck, Texas, to for two years, vice president Mary Oliver Seay and Lewis Martin Seay, for one year and became chief Sr. He had an older brother by seven years, of staff in 1973. Seay became Lewis Martin Seay, Jr. Seay attended grade the first chief of staff of the school and high school in Groesbeck, Medical City Dallas Hospital where he was salutatorian of his graduatin 1974. In 1986, he joined ing class of 1941. Seay was president of his Dallas Diagnostic Association class all four years. at Medical City. He also After high school, Seay attended served as medical director for Baylor University as a pre-med student Photo courtesy of Brynn Bagot Allday the Sun Oil Texas division for and was in the Navy college reserve. 17 years. Seay retired in 1999 Frank Oliver Seay, M.D. Doctors were needed during World War from internal medicine after a 50 II, so the Navy sent him to SMU where year practice. Seay met Nancy Louise Weakley, the love of his A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on life, on her first day at SMU at a mixer. He went on Friday, Sept. 5 in Cox Chapel at Highland Park United to attend Baylor Medical School in Houston where Methodist Church. A reception will follow at Dallas he received a B.S in 1945 and then graduated with Country Club, 4155 Mockingbird Lane. honors and a medical degree in 1947. OUR MISSION Seay went to Parkland Hospital Katy Trail Weekly is a community-friendly newspaper designed to inform and enterDallas for his internship and resitain the people in many diverse demographics who live and/or work in these neighdency training, which was interborhoods. Much like the Katy Trail itself, Katy Trail Weekly is designed to help bring rupted by the Korean War. He together the neighborhoods of Downtown, Uptown, Cedar Springs/Oak Lawn, the was a member of the U.S. Navy Design District, the Medical District and the Park Cities, as well as others. The newsreserve and served as a flight surpaper is placed in local businesses, and other locations, for free pick-up by their geon. Following an honorable dispatrons. We support this publication by providing ad space to local businesses who charge granted by President Dwight want an effective and affordable way to reach the Katy Trail area readers we attract Eisenhower, he and Nancy returned and serve. We welcome participation in the paper through story and picture submissions, and we hope that you will join us in making this paper the best it can be. to Dallas to raise their family. He had been offered a posiCo-founders Nancy Black Society Editor Sally Blanton Rex Cumming tion in the Southwest Clinic at David Mullen Writers Mary Spencer Medical Arts Hospital prior to Andy Simpson Kim Washington Shari Stern being called to serve. In 1954, Publisher Rex Cumming Sara Newberry Seay joined a 12-member multi Chic DiCiccio Editor in Chief David Mullen Candace Evans specialty group in internal Rob Lord medicine at Southwest Clinic. He Managing Wayne Swearingen Director Nancy Black Beth Leermakers remained with the group for 25 Mike Ai years and became medical direcGraphic Design Bronwen Roberts Anna Clark Amy Moore Naima Montacer tor for 15 years. During this time, Susan Strough he was president of Medical Arts Art Production Ruth Sanchez Dotty Griffith Photographer Can Turkyilmaz Accounts Manager
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MULL IT OVER
Teams will take a pass at the NFC title By David Mullen
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Cam Newton must have asked what he did wrong. In the offseason, four wide receivers left the team. Luckily, with last season’s second best defense (only Seattle was better) returning, Newton and the offense will be asked to produce just enough to win. The Atlanta Falcons are intriguing, having had an outstanding 2012 season and then dive-bombing in 2013. Matt Ryan has a great arm, but not the legs to scramble away from the inevitable pass rushers. If
“Where have all the runners gone? Long time passing.” With apologies to the late Pete Seeger, the reconstituted lyric above encapsulates the current state of the National Football Conference. This is a passing conference now, where a four-yard pass on first down is viewed as effective as a four-yard run. Twelve NFC quarterbacks completed better than 60 percent of their passes last season. From the conference that brought us legendary running backs Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton and Barry Sanders, the short pass offense is the norm. Once the San Francisco 49ers introduced the West Coast offense under Coach Bill Walsh in the ‘80s, most teams have followed suit for decades. And in 2014, the most successful teams will have some version of the once-innovative, now standard offensive scheme. In the NFC West, the dePhoto courtesy of bhsstinger.com fending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks brings to the Drew Brees league a versatile QB in Russell Wilson, a cocky defense and equally cocky coach in Pete Ryan has time, he has Roddy Carroll. The 49ers are enterWhite, Harry Douglas and Julio ing the season disheveled, havJones to throw to. If forced to ing been to the playoffs in the run, Ryan will be sacked like last three seasons and come up Rip Van Winkle. The Tampa empty and saddled with off-field Bay Buccaneers brought in issues. Coach Jim Harbaugh is defensive specialist Lovie Smith in the hot seat despite on-paper as head coach, and then the success. QB Colin Kaepernick front office surrounded him is no longer an unknown whiz with offensive offseason acquikid and expected to step up this sitions. Oil and water do not season. Instead, I expect a step mix in Tampa Bay. Expect them back for the Niners. to flounder in 2014. The Arizona Cardinals The Green Bay Packers could surprise, but football fans suffered through an injuryin Cincinnati and Oakland can plagued season, but charts expound upon the inconsistent are pointing upward for the performance from QB Carson Pack. Healthy Aaron Rodgers Palmer under pressure, which remains an elite QB, the rest eventually leads to disappointing of the team is healed and they exits. The St. Louis Rams once only have tough non-division again bet on QB Sam Bradford games with Seattle, New and lost. Bradford went down in Orleans and the New England preseason to an ACL tear. The Patriots. Figuring a split with Seahawks, with their unprecethe Chicago Bears, a 12-win dented home field advantage, will season is a reasonable forecast win the division easily. in Green Bay. The NFC South seems to be The Bears are still a bit of a a two-team division. The New throwback, relying on running Orleans Saints are poised to back Matt Forte to anchor the dominate, with QB Drew Brees offense. Newly acquired Jared in his prime, a number of ofAllen bolsters a defense that is fensive options including tight trying to return to “Monsters end (and wide receiver wanof the Midway” status. You nabe) Jimmy Graham and WR can bank on a lot of catches in Marques Colston. Defensive Detroit. However, Highland coordinator Rob Ryan — run out Park’s Matthew Stafford must of Dallas — rebuilt the Saints de- make sure they are made by his fense last year and now has added Lions teammates and not the some impressive new personnel. opposition. Only Eli Manning The Saints could win 13 games. and Palmer threw more inAfter a 12-win season last terceptions in the NFC last year, Carolina Panthers QB year. But with Calvin Johnson,
Golden Tate and Reggie Bush as weapons, Detroit will be gunning to run up the score this season. The Minnesota Vikings are clearly rebuilding, in more ways than one. They’ve tapped into Dallas’ coaching past, adding former Cowboys staffers Mike Zimmer as head coach and Norv Turner as coordinator. They drafted Teddy Bridgewater as the QB of the future. For the next two seasons, they will be playing outdoors at TCF Bank Stadium on the campus of the University of Minnesota while the Vikings await a new stadium for the 2016 season. Four of the Vikings last six games are played in frigid Minneapolis, meaning there will be a lot of hand-offs to Adrian Peterson if he is still playing late into the season. Finally, the NFC East is the most scrutinized division locally and probably nationally. The Philadelphia Eagles remain the most solid team top-to-bottom, despite losing DeSean Jackson to the division rival Washington Redskins. The Redskins still rely on Robert Griffin III to lead them under new coach Jay Gruden. The future doesn’t look bright, and QB Kirk Cousins is waiting to take over at the first Griffin misstep. The New York Giants could finish first or last that is how unpredictable this team has become. One thing for sure, QB Manning must substantially cut down on his interceptions. Does anyone really think that Coach Jason Garrett (in the final year of his contract) can lead the Dallas Cowboys to the division title with a fragile Tony Romo and an already porous defense that got worse in the offseason? No team in NFL history has finished with four consecutive 8-8 seasons, and the Cowboys won’t reach that record. Four wins are more likely, especially if Brandon Weeden is under center when Romo’s back can’t withstand the pressure. After all of the teams passes fly through the regular season, except in Philadelphia, Minnesota and Chicago, the 49ers and Bears will emerge as wild card teams, joining division winners Seattle, Green Bay, New Orleans and the Eagles. The 12-4 Seahawks lose their 12th Man advantage and the NFC Championship in New Orleans when the 13-3 Saints go marching into Glendale, Ariz. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. But no voodoo magic as the Denver Broncos make it very hard on the team from the “Big Easy” in Super Bowl XLIX.
FITNESS ON THE TRAIL
Six-pack training is a unicorn
By Rob Lord Selling six-pack training tools and workout programs has made dozens of people millions of dollars. You’ve seen ads on TV for a piece of equipment that can target your abs better than Rob Lord anything else. Or you’ve seen ads for DVD’s that teach a unique series of abdominal exercises that will build an amazing six-pack in just minutes a day. The people who sell these products are great at tapping into your desire to be ripped and sell you something. But these products won’t help you get your six-pack. I’ll tell you the dirty secret that they never will; there is no such thing as six-pack training! A six-pack is simply the shape your abs make when contracted. Almost everyone has one. Training to have a visible six-pack has nothing to do with training these muscles. So when you’re attempting to take the ultimate shirtless selfie or make an irresistible online dating profile by showing off those abs, there is only one thing to remember: You only need to get leaner so you can see the six-pack that is already there. The real solution people are seeking is not sixpack training; it is abdominal fat reduction training. Which brings us to another one of the biggest myths in the world of fitness: spot reducing fat? This is the unicorn sister of six-pack training. Every week
women ask me how to lose the fat on the back of their arms. Or a man will grab his belly fat and say something profound like “I just want to get rid of this!” You can lose fat but you can’t choose where you will lose it first. Now you’ve learned two vital pieces of information. First, the only way you can get a six-pack is by reducing fat on your belly; and second, you can only reduce fat on your belly by reducing fat on your entire body. To reduce fat on your entire body, you need to be in a caloric deficit. You need to burn more calories than you consume. Simple in theory but in reality counting calories in and out takes lots of discipline. To start, download a free app like “Lose it” or “My Fitness Pal.” These apps make it simple to record how much you are eating and compare it to how much you are burning. Don’t forget, it’s not just about eating fewer calories. It’s about how much you burn. So increase the calories you burn with 20-30 minutes of interval cardio training at least three times per week. If you follow this simple rule of eating fewer calories than you burn, you will eventually have a six-pack. Then what? If you’re a well adjusted adult, take pride in your hard work and show off your new body to your significant other. On the other hand, you can take an egomaniacal selfie of these new abs and post it on social media with a caption like, “Hard work pays off!” or “What’s your excuse?” Either way, you’ll be a healthier … at least physically. Rob Lord is the owner and head trainer at The AlphaProject.org. He can be reached at 214-557-1588.
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Tr ail M ix By Brent Bergner @BergnerBrent
The football season is upon us. As such, Trail Mix hit the streets of Dallas to ask fans about their expectations for the Cowboys this year. Brent Butcher
“I think the Cowboys have some winnable road games, but the real question is whether or not Romo can stay healthy. I think it’s going to be a tough year for the ‘Boys and I’m predicting an eight-win season.”
Grant Thomas
“I definitely think they have what it takes to go all the way. We’ll just have to see. I’m staying optimistic.”
Tommy Cadden
“The Cowboys season is looking bleak. I can only hope my hometown team, the Chiefs, have as good of a season as last year.”
Jeremy Ekes
“My expectations are always high for the Cowboys as long as they are led by the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.”
Colin Comeau
“Tony Romo is a decent, QB but he’s not a winner and won’t bring them a Super Bowl trophy. And I will add that the Cowboys were smart to pick up Weeden.”
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Cowboys face another uphill climb center, Dez Bryant as star wide out and DeMarco Murray in the backfield. Romo’s questionable back is the most Amid ESPN’s unflattering depiction of immediate cause for concern among the life of Jerry Jones, a Cowboys fans, for obvious minor controversy surreasons. The most polarizing rounding a drug suspencharacter in local sports has sion for their star corwatched his numbers steadily nerback and uncertainty decline over the past three seaabout Tony Romo’s sons, and at age 34, his health physical health, Dallas and mobility become a huge Cowboys fans should be factor. Romo appeared strong anxious to get the seain preseason games after resons started. Just to play covering from his second back some football. Just to surgery, but the Cowboys will watch the blue and silver need him healthy for the next on the field again. 17 weeks. But with one of the The stability of the run league’s most difficult game has been a question for schedules and a defense the past few seasons in Dallas, that looks more like a Photo courtesy of ESPN mostly because of offensive Big XII team, the recoordinators’ refusal to use it. Tony Romo turn of football season Jason Garrett in 2012 and Bill may not be a welcome Callahan in 2013 favored the air sight — especially since assault, but with Lance Dunbar back from Sunday’s opener in Arlington features injury to backup Murray, Linehan would Super Bowl contender San Francisco. be wise to try to establish the ground game After three consecutive 8-8 seasons and with more consistency. This will become imfour consecutive years missing the playoffs, mensely more important should something Dallas faces an uphill battle for relevance go wrong with Romo. and respectability. Like the team across the After losing DeMarcus Ware to the parking lot, the Cowboys roster is plagued Broncos and Jason Hatcher to the Redskins, with injuries that threaten to turn their sea- to say that the Cowboys defense is “questionson on its head. able” would be immensely overconfident. Rather than preview the season by lookLinebacker and defensive captain Sean Lee is ing game by game — a cringe-worthy task for out for the season with a torn ACL, cornera subpar team with a frightening schedule — back Orlando Scandrick is out until midhere are some of the notes, the questions and October on a substance abuse suspension, the people that will define the season. starting defensive end Anthony Spencer is New offensive play caller Scott Linehan physically unable to play for at least the first comes to Dallas from Detroit — and for few weeks, and newcomers Henry Melton real Cowboy fans more concerned about and DeMarcus Lawrence have been shut the future of the franchise than this year’s down indefinitely. There must be something record — his performance may be the most in the water in Arlington, and it has already important to watch. In five years with the led to the demise of one team out there. Lions, Linehan called plays for an offense The near future is dim — there’s no led by quarterback Matthew Stafford and doubt about that. But this Sunday’s game wide receiver Calvin Johnson, including might offer a glimpse of the months, even Johnson’s record-breaking 2012 campaign years, to come. Watch the offensive balance when he recorded nearly 2,000 receiving between passing plays and running plays: It yards (breaking the record previously held could offer a clue as to Linehan’s approach. by one Michael Irvin). Ah, good times. Watch Romo getting back up after hard hits: In 2013, running back Reggie Bush This could tell us how his back is feeling joined the mix on Linehan’s offense, and better than any news conference. And watch the coordinator deftly used star talent in — if you can bear not to turn your eyes away all three positions. Bush rushed for more — how the defense holds up against Colin than 1,000 yards, balancing the Lions’ run Kaepernick and his 49ers. This will tell you and pass offense and bringing the team if you have the stomach to watch the rest of unexpectedly to the top of the standings the season. at Thanksgiving. The question now is if ACKELS' PREDICTION: 5-11 Linehan can repeat that success with new MULLEN'S PREDICTION: 4-12 characters, this time with Romo under
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2739 Bachman Drive Dallas, 75220 214-351-5367
Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense – Drop by our open house and learn about our classes and programs! Bounce house! Hot dogs! Fun! 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. FREE!
Sept. 6
9540 Casa Linda Plaza, Suite 246 Dallas, 75218 214-321-9485
Chili’s – Come to our pancake breakfast benefitting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Meet our local heroes from the Dallas Police and Fire Departments. Also, fun activities for kids and adults and preview art from local artists. 7:30 to 10 a.m. $7.
Sept. 6
3330 N. Hampton Road Dallas, 75212 214-922-8885
El Centro College West Campus – Join Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson to learn how to apply to and pay for college. Learn about SAT/ACT prep, internships, scholarships, college organizations and more. Call to RSVP. 10:30 a.m. to noon. FREE!
Sept. 6
11211 Lochwood Blvd. Dallas, 75218 214-670-8403
Lochwood Branch Library – Big Thought presents “Library Live! Legends of the Dogwood Tree.” This fascinating tree with its unique shape, its twisty trunk and its exquisitely beautiful blooms is the subject of many legends and folktales. 3 p.m. FREE!
Sept. 6 – 7
2443 Abrams Road Dallas, 75214 214-823-9623
Lakewood United Methodist Church – Come to the 11th Annual Lakewood Summer Arts Faire featuring over 30 artists showing and selling fine art and crafts including painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, jewelry, fiber, mixed-media and more.
Sept. 11 – 27
521 East Lawther Drive Dallas, 75218 214-280-9554
Bath House Cultural Center – See our new production “[sic],” a modern comedy. Two different guest stars will appear each night. We can guarantee some surprise pairings! Runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. Tickets on sale Aug. 30.
Sept. 28
2525 N. Buckner Blvd. Dallas, 75228 214-321-6435
New Covenant Presbyterian Church – Come to our screening of the film “God's Not Dead.” Popcorn and drinks will be served. 2 p.m. FREE!
Fri 9/05
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Bob Newhart, b. 1929 Eduardo Mata, b. 1942 Cathy Guisewite, b. 1950 Dweezil Zappa, b. 1969 1836 – Sam Houston elected 1st president of the Republic of Texas.
Sat 9/06
Jane Addams, b. 1860 Jane Curtin, b. 1947 Mark Chestnutt, b. 1963 Rosie Perez, b. 1964 Macy Gray, b. 1970 1959 – 1st Barbie Doll sold by Mattel.
Sun 9/07
“Grandma” Moses, b. 1860 Buddy Holly, b. 1936 Julie Kavner, b. 1951 Michael Emerson, b. 1954 Evan Rachel Wood, b. 1987 1963 – Pro Football Hall of Fame opened in Canton, OH.
Mon 9/08
Antonin Dvorak, b. 1841 Peter Sellers, b. 1925 Patsy Cline, b. 1932 Sen. Bernie Sanders, b. 1941 P!nk, b. 1979 1966 – 1st episode of “Star Trek” — “The Man Trap” — aired on NBC-TV.
Tue 9/09
Col. Harland Sanders, b. 1890 Otis Redding, b. 1941 Michael Keaton, b. 1951 Henry Thomas, b. 1971 Michelle Williams, b. 1980 1945 – Grace Hopper found 1st computer program “bug”: a moth.
Wed 9/10
Arnold Palmer, b. 1929 Charles Kuralt, b. 1934 Jose Feliciano, b. 1945 Amy Irving, b. 1953 Ryan Phillippe, b. 1974 1846 – Elias Howe patented his “sewing machine.”
Thu 9/11
O. Henry, b. 1862 Tom Landry, b. 1924 Lola Falana, b. 1943 Virginia Madsen, b. 1961 Harry Connick, Jr., b. 1967 2001 – 4 airliners hijacked; 2 hit World Trade Ctr; 1 hit Pentagon; 1 crashed in PA.
Local talent struts stuff with 'Glee' By Shari Goldstein Stern
Donors and volunteers
show love and care in Dallas
The Senior Source
A vital nonprofit agency connecting older adults to needed resources By Sally Blanton Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.
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What is your mission or highest purpose? To improve the quality of life of older adults in the greater Dallas area through protection, eldercare, advocacy, volunteerism and employment services.
that meets the agency’s current needs and has ample room for growth.
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How many clients are served each year? 25,000.
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What are your critical needs now, besides money donations? Volunteers for two of our critical programs — Guardianship & Money Management Program and Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.
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What other sort of volunteer jobs are available? • Volunteers who visit long-term care and assisted living facilities, and spend time with isolated residents or assist in group activities. • Volunteers who educate older adults, their families and individuals nearing retirement on issues vital to seniors. • Our RSVP program places volunteers 55+ in volunteer jobs where they can utilize the skills they’ve developed over their lifetime.
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What upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar? The Spirit of Generations Awards Luncheon honoring former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison will be held in November at the Hilton Anatole. Tickets begin at $150 and there are various underwriting levels.
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What is your facility like? The Senior Source is housed in the T. Boone Pickens Building, a 48,000 square-foot facility
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What is the name of a volunteer who always goes beyond the call of duty? Lori Daniels has volunteered in our Guardianship & Money Management Program for almost 15 years. She also created a “Santa Project” through which she has enlisted friends and family to adopt dozens of clients every holiday season.
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What is difficult about your job? One of the most difficult aspects of my job is raising money to meet the critical needs of the elderly in such a youth oriented culture. We rarely are anyone’s favorite cause. It’s as if we think “out of sight, out of mind,” which is so sad since we all are aging from the day we are born.
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What is rewarding about your job? I have always been proud of being a social worker, so the most rewarding aspect of my job is working with and advocating for older individuals who are often invisible or ignored. Also, working with staff, board members and volunteers from all walks of life is satisfying.
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Thanks to Molly Bogen for the answers this week. SOTF has long been involved in the non-profit sector, including as a past president of the Junior League of Dallas and as current member of Crystal Charity Ball.
first paying job was back at CATS, and I got to learn at the same time,” Mega said. He attended Tarrant County College and Texas Christian University, where he earned It’s hard to say much more than “Whoa!” a prestigious Nordan Young Artist Award for about what can be packed into less than 30 fine arts. In 2010, he headed out for LA, planyears, but 26-year-old Curt Mega is just getning on a career in film and television. ting started. The Arlington native has danced, Locally, Mega performed in “Carousel” sung, written, directed and produced for teleat Lyric Stage,” “Damn Yankees” and “High vision, film and live theater than, as we say in School Musical” at Casa Mañana and “Lights Texas, “You can shake a stick at!” at the Piazza” at Theatre Three, which is when McKinley High School’s New Directions he earned his first equity card. Those are only show choir has a staunch rivalry on Fox’s a few of his local roles. multiple award-winning Currently, Mega has series, “Glee.” Their a film in post-production, serious competitors are “Spare Change.” His the Dalton Academy’s other credits include the Warblers. Viewers have TV mini-series “Chaos the benefit of enjoying Theory,” and a video short, both choirs’ best work “Cinco de Mayo’d.” The in each episode. Some actor is in the TV series, of the standout numbers “Switched at Birth” and are performed by the “The Ben Diaries.” Warblers’ Nick, played A project near by Mega. and dear to his heart, With numbers like, “Buffering,” will air its “Uptown Girl” and “Hey, series finale this year. In Soul Sister,” his evident 2011, Mega and a group of talent as a singer and his theater friends enjoyed dancer makes him a doing live theater, but they standout. Many of those shared their collective pas“Glee” numbers are sion for film. They raised available on YouTube. In Photo courtesy of Curt Mega $18K, and then created, all, Mega has appeared Triple-threat actor Curt Mega is also “Buffering,” a six-episode in 13 episodes over three a producer, director and writer. series about Ben Little years. (Mega), whose hit TV show “The audition progets canceled. He starts a web series with felcess was interesting. It was a nine month low actors, whose dysfunctional lives interfere adventure. I originally sent in a video in 2010 with his moving forward. Its tagline is, “When through MySpace. I got a call, and I tested for life falls apart, make a web series.” Sam. Obviously, I didn’t get the role. Chord Mega describes the cast as, “A bunch (Overstreet) is perfect for it,” he said. of crazy people.” This year Mega will comHe got a few hours’ notice when the plete the series with a 45-minute finale, “It Warbler spot opened. He was hired for one all ends here.” For details, visit http://on.fb. episode, in which he had one line, but he kept me/1sXwLdO. being asked back. Ultimately, producers wrote “In LA, it’s just about getting the role. But him a part. “This is the job that never ends. the theater and musical arts are so vibrant in It’s extremely fast paced, but it has opened Dallas, there’s so much more,” he said. “The arts lots of doors and has given me a fan base,” he opportunities and education in Dallas help presaid. “I hope they ask me back.” Mega toured pare kids to get out and work. High standards the country with the cast. are expected when you come from the Dallas “While I was working on ‘Glee,’ people and Fort Worth community.” He added that assumed I was living the ‘LA life.’ What people aren’t surprised to learn he’s from Texas. they didn’t know is I was still working at “It’s not about LA. If you try to get famous, it Starbucks,” he quipped. may not happen. But if you want to work, there From the age of 11, Mega attended Arlington’s Creative Arts Theatre and School (CATS), where he was in 30-35 shows. “My see GLEE on page 11
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Sixth Floor Museum presents talk by former Carousel Club dancer
Photo courtesy of The Sixth Floor Museum
Former Jack Ruby employee, Nancy Myers.
By Stella Wilder
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You're able to put together an "A-Team" to work on a project that has real potential. Excitement is palpable. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – Others are curious about a project you've been working on in secret. It
may be time to reveal all! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You know that you have someone who's right for a coming project, but you may have to wait to ask him or her to commit. Be patient. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You are eager to hear back from someone to whom you reached out only recently. Your initiative will yield results. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may find yourself caught in a repeating pattern of behavior that doesn't result in anything worthwhile. How can you break it? (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Think about what others are able to do under worse conditions, and you'll be able to accomplish much on your own. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You aren't able to make a move one way or the other until you hear from someone else about what lies just ahead. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You may feel as though circumstances are conspiring against you, but you are overlooking one glowing opportunity. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) There are certain domestic chores that will require your attention, whether you feel you have the time or not. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – Someone you trust will bring something to your
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Wild, irreverent, provocative – burlesque was a part of the 60s culture of the United States. In Dallas, Jack Ruby’s Carousel Club was the place to go. Nancy Myers was an exotic dancer there around the time of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963, performing under the stage name “Tammi True.” Two days after the assassination, she watched in shock on live television as her boss shot and killed accused assassin Lee Harvey Oswald during a routine police transfer. Myers will talk about her memories of Ruby and the burlesque days of Dallas during The Sixth Floor Museum's Living History presentation at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. Tickets are $5 when combined with Museum admission or $10 for the program only. Myers had known Ruby since she was a teenager, having met him at his Vegas Club on Oak Lawn Avenue in Dallas. In 2013, she co-wrote with David Hopkins the book, “The Wild and Wayward Tales of Tammi True.” Following the presentation, Myers will sign her book, which is available for sale in both museum stores. The Living History Series links the past to the present through firsthand accounts from reporters, law enforcement officials, musicians and everyday citizens who witnessed the assassination or other historic events of the early 1960s. Each presenter in the monthly series has contributed to The Sixth Floor Museum’s ongoing Oral History Project. The Sixth Floor Museum is located at 411 Elm St. in Dallas’ Historic West End. For more information, go to jfk. org or call 214-747-6660. — Kara Fordyce
Your Stars this Week The coming week is likely to see some individuals tire of tasks that are nowhere near complete. They will surely have to find hidden reserves of energy and enthusiasm in order to stay the course and ultimately enjoy the success and rewards that they had so long ago anticipated. Others will enjoy no end of enthusiasm about their own projects. Indeed, those who are working on more than one thing at once are likely to find the greatest pleasure, for there will be little chance to become bored, disenchanted or even tired! Those who have the most to do will find it in themselves to get it done, while those who are focused on only one endeavor will have to redouble their efforts in order to complete it — and they may have little or no fun. Working with available resources will be of paramount importance to almost everyone; anyone who wants to complete an assigned task will surely have to work with what is at hand, for there will be little or no time to set out to find what is needed. Ingenuity and creativity count for much!
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attention that may have you shifting gears rather abruptly — but not permanently. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) If you're ready to put your plans into motion, do so. There's nothing to stop you from making progress almost immediately. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You may not receive everything you think you are due, but what little you do get will surely prove valuable to you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You may be fearful about something that lies ahead, but you have time to prepare yourself fully and anticipate all possible dangers. (March 6-March 20) – You may hear from someone you haven't heard from in quite a while, and the reason leads to both excitement and inspiration. ARIES (March 21-April 4) If you think you're ready to engage a rival in a head-on competition, then by all means go for it. If you have any doubts, put it off! (April 5-April 19) – You may not be at your peak, but you should still be able to turn in a performance that no one else would be able to give. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Any fear you may have had
Copyright 2014 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. recently is likely to evaporate completely after you have an encounter with one who has been there. (May 6-May 20) – You can learn a great deal from someone whose opinion you have overlooked more than once. He or she offers real wisdom. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You don't have to lean on another as you have in the past in order to get things done. You'll accomplish much on your own. (June 7-June 20) – You have an idea brewing that can bring you a great deal of notoriety – but is that a good thing? Assess possibilities carefully. CANCER (June 21-July 7) Your interest in the way things were in the past will serve you well as you try to reconstruct a not-quite-forgotten glory. (July 8-July 22) – You will want to build your week carefully, with alternating periods of exertion and rest. Don't skip either, at any point! LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You may believe that you know more than you do, and understand less. It's your intuitive, empathetic sense that gives you the edge. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You're eager to get back to an endeavor that gives back even as you give to it. You want a little more give-and-take in your personal life, too.
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you need to add another four or five hours to every day. Deion still owns a $4.8 million Dallas footpenthouse at The ball, dancing and Azure. divorce icon Deion Previously Sanders has sold marketed for $21 his 10-bedroom million, Sanders’ Prosper mansion home and land is and acreage at 1280 valued at just more North Preston than $11.7 milRoad, way far north lion by the Collin in Prosper. Of County Central Candace Evans Appraisal District. course, this comes after news broke The 30,000-squarethat the Texas Education foot home sits on an 84-acre Agency plans to revoke the lot and has just about everycharter for Sanders’ Prime thing an aging professional Prep Academy due to finanathlete could want, including cial mismanagement, and a a football field, tennis court, messy divorce from wife Pilar several pools, a 12-acre lake Sanders who has apparently stocked with Florida bass and jumped the shark. catfish, go fish!, basketball But Prime Prep court, arcade, bowling alley, a Academy’s board is supposed guest house and a screening to debate and maybe vote on room. There’s also an awards rehiring Sanders, who cogallery and a barber shop with founded the school, as athletic a four shower locker room. director. Too much drama Dallas developer Don there. After seeing the house, Silverman and Bloomfield I know why the guy has probHomes put this deal together. lems: It takes you so long to You know Don: He, along with get from one end to the other, Mat Malouf, was going to do
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1280 North Preston Road was on the market for $21,000,000. that $175 million, 160,000 square foot City Lights mixeduse project in Dallas down two blocks stretching between Bryan and Live Oak back in, oh, 2007. Or maybe 2008. But then, “surprise surprise,” the neighborhood poo-pooed it saying they were losing their downtown views. Wow — what if it had been built? Bad timing with the economy. After three years of trying to make the project work, Don threw his hands up and put the land on the market for sale. “You can only bang your head on the wall for so long then you can decide to go on and do something else,” Silverman told the Dallas Business Journal. So now, he’s developing up in Prosper. He kept 30 acres out of the total 110 and is working to get a Kroger’s going in on the corner and some other stores, of course.
Pickens Center gets assist from Hamon Foundation
The buyer of the land is a company called Bloomfield Homes, Inc. out of Southlake. According to their website, they are a pretty cool home builder and have won some major accolades: in 2014, Bloomfield Homes was ranked the seventh largest homebuilder in DFW by Residential Strategies. And Builder Magazine ranked them 73rd nationally in 2013. That’s probably why Builder Magazine named them the “fastest growing private builder in America” in 2011. That prediction was right on target. They have homes literally all over DFW. What I have learned very quickly from talking to Don Dystra at Bloomfield is that they plan about three phases of homes on the 82 acres, with 50 lots in phase one. The price ranges will be more upscale than what they have been doing,
and they are developing a new set of floor-plans for these upscale, luxury homes. As for Deion’s 30,000 plus mega manse? It will either be sold by the time you read this, according to one realtor, or it will be one of the biggest home auctions in Dallas history. With the gates, the winding driveway, the spacious rooms, closets, kids rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, this may be one of the best auctions ever. Where is Deion
bunking now? Stay tuned to CandysDirt.com for more and sign up for our newsletter for a daily fix of real estate dirt … Dallas Dirt. 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, we celebrate Real Estate every single day! Sign up at CandysDirt. com to get the latest real estate news delivered!
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Buying old or buying new? By Mike Ai
Photo courtesy of Dennis Bowman
Pictured are: Godwin Dixon, President and CEO of Presbyterian Communities and Services; Serena Connelly, Director of Philanthropy for the Harold Simmons Foundation; T. Boone Pickens, Chairman of BP Capital LLC; Lisa K. Simmons, President of the Harold Simmons Foundation; and Kelly Roach, President of Hamon Charitable Foundation. The Hamon Charitable Foundation has pledged an additional $2 million to Presbyterian Communities and Services Foundation to fund construction of Faith Presbyterian Hospice’s T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center. This brings the total commitment from the Hamon Charitable Foundation to $3.5 million. Funding for the Pickens Center started with an initial $18.4 million donation by T. Boone Pickens Foundation followed by a $10 million gift from the Harold Simmons Foundation and will eventually serve roughly 1,800 patients a year. It will be the first stand-alone inpatient hospice complex in Dallas. The Pickens Center will include five centers of excellence: inpatient care, spiritual care, education and resource, outdoor reflection and child and family bereavement. — Gabrielle Wallace
Real Estate
If you are thinking about buying a home in Dallas, it won’t take you long to figure out that there is a major shortage of homes available for sale. Pre-owned homes are flying off the Mike Ai market, leaving buyers with very few options of pre-owned homes to choose from. Fortunately, there is a huge amount of new home construction happening right now in Dallas. With all this new construction, you may be asking yourself, “Why buy old, when you can buy new?” The greatest thing about a new construction is that ... well it is new. Unlike old homes, you will not inherit the problems and baggage that comes with a pre-owned home. All those nightmare stories about buying a home with foundation issues, plumbing problems or a broken HVAC system? Consider yourself exempt when you buy a new construction. There are several advantages to buying new construction. New home constructions generally offer a more contemporary aesthetic,
a lower cost to maintain and operate (because they have new appliances and are often times more energy-efficient constructions), extended home warranties, some flexibility on the design during the construction phase and cohesive neighborhoods plans. New home constructions also offer all the modern-day conveniences in a home as a standard. With new construction, you can expect to have stainless steel appliances, built-in dishwashers, network wiring and granite counter tops. However, buying a new construction does have its pitfalls. For some, new construction can feel a bit “cookie-cutter” and may not have that same special character that some buyers are looking for in a home. Additionally, homeowners associations usually come with new constructions, so that means that you will have some restrictions on what you can do to your home. New home constructions often are a little bit further outside of the city center, which means that you might expect to drive a little bit further to get to work and/or play. At the end of the day, it really comes down to personal preference. Most buyers today, though, are gravitating toward the comforts that a new home offers. The important thing is that it feels like home to you. Mike Ai is a Real Estate Professional with Keller Williams Urban Dallas. If you are looking to buy or sell a home contact Mike at 469-2492407 or email him MikeAiRealEstate@gmail. com.
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Why I want to be a journalist By Mattie Conley
exclaimed, “Mom, can we go in there?” When we went in, The first time I learned the first item that caught my about the 1920’s, eye was a typemy first reaction writer. I stared was, “Whoa! I at it with amazelike the music and ment. I knew a lot clothing they had!” about typewriters. I’ve always liked I quickly looked at the olden days the price tag and since then. One it read, “SOLD” dreadful hot day, in big bold letters, my mother and I Mattie Conley and I ran over were wondering to my mom and around in a small little city jumped up and down telling called Jefferson. I spotted an her that I wanted a typewriter old antique store. Right then I for Christmas.
That same year, on Christmas, I got an old fashioned typewriter. I like putting my thoughts down and putting them together to create a story. I now think, “I want to write stories and become a writer when I grow up. I want to be different.” That moment changed my life. I knew what I wanted to be and what I was going to be good at it … an author! Mattie Conley, 10, wants to be a journalist and will be providing insight on her life as part of an occasional series.
Quote for the Week "Rock journalism is people who can't write interviewing people who can't talk for people who can't read." — Frank Zappa
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WAGGING THE TRAIL
Dog training is the best behavioral supplement
By Susan Strough
info@rawbycaninesfirst.com Occasionally, customers will browse through the supplements at my store and ask, “What is good to make my dog less hyper?” or “less this” or “more that.” I respond by asking them a question, “Have you trained your dog?” Their response is usually “No.” Many days I use lavender oil, flower essences or pheromones to assist some of my canine students struggling with various emotional issues that cause behavioral problems. But this effort is always supplemented with training. There are many products available to help make your dog behave the way you think it should behave. Complaints from owners regarding their dog’s dispositions are so prevalent that Susan Strough drug manufacturers are marketing drugs for animals under clever names such as Reconcile, i.e., Prozac. The drug manufacturer does their due diligence of explaining to consumers that they need to combine training with the drug, but I know owners well enough to know that too many users are not putting in the effort.
the dog I expected, but it is the Dogs are like people when it dog I have” and learn to apprecicomes to their dispositions. They ate or harness their dog’s traits are multi-faceted and complex. instead of constantly wishing Some dogs are well-balanced. Some they weren’t so. are anxious. Some are disconBut beyond breed traits, a nected. Some are fearful. And some few dogs do indeed need help exhibit all of those traits at different outside of training when their times. However, all can be trained. exhibited behavior exceeds what I am not suggesting that training I believe to be normal and that fixes all. I’m the last person to tell is why I carry supplements that you that. But addressing unpleasant address a dog’s emotional issues personality traits with medications in my store. And from time to or supplementation alone will only time, I suggest some clients ask get you so far. I know many dogs their veterinarian about medicathat are given prescription medication to assist the owner and me tions for the purpose of controlling in achieving our goals for their unwanted behavior, which continue to struggle because the owners do dog. Using supplements or a not make the effort to interfere with well-prescribed medication can Photo by Greg Raupers the behavior through training. If aid immensely on the journey of Tessa waits patiently for flower essences to be put in her water. owners put forth some effort into helping one’s dog achieve baljob requires tenacity. If that dog doesn’t get to the dog’s behavior, they would get ance. If you are considering using fulfill his purpose, the tenacity doesn’t go away. a holistic supplement or prescribed medication more mileage out of their prescribed medicaIt remains and often comes out in ways that are to alter your dog’s disposition, do yourself and tion or holistic supplement. not appreciated. Owners have to be realistic your dog a favor and enroll in an obedience However, even those that have put much when they want a German Shepherd to not be course to bring out the potential in your dog. effort into the training and behavior modiprotective or a Springer Spaniel to not want to A little lavender oil and a lot of leadership can fication of their dog will not always get what run. Prozac and lavender oil will not change go a long way in managing unwanted canine they expect. But that doesn’t mean medicathese desires. Perhaps a shift in perspective is behavior. tion or supplements are something to which what is needed in these cases. Sometimes, ownSusan Strough is an owner at RAW by an owner must resort. For example, some dogs Canines First and a dog trainer. were born for a certain job and sometimes that ers just needs to say to themselves, “This is not
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
FASHION TRAIL
Wearing white colors after Labor Day no longer taboo
By Jessica Voss @JessVoss11
It’s time to break an old tradition. Who said you can’t wear one of the most basic colors after a certain day? Etiquette has long determined that white is not appropriate after Labor Day, but it is time to abandon that way of thinking. Here’s a little history behind this fashion faux pas and why you shouldn’t rush to hide your white jeans. Like many fashion rules, there is no exact origin of the phrase or its reasoning behind it. But there are many reasons to speculate on why past fashion editors and society members so quickly ditched their white apparel after the end of August. For past centuries white has been the go-to color for summer due to the simple idea of keeping cool. White fabric is usually a lighter weight material, which made it ideal for summertime activities. Some historians speculate that the rule is purely symbolic. In the early 20th century, Americans wore dark clothing reflecting their drab urban lifestyles. White clothes for them symbolized a favorable change from their urban lives. It embodied a more leisurely lifestyle that they couldn’t attain in the city. Labor Day has traditionally marked the end of summer and for many people the end of vacation season. Children are back in school and life resumes as normal. The shift in perception caused people to switch their light and airy wardrobes out for darker and heavier clothing to signify a new season and routine. The first woman fashionably before her time, Coco Chanel, made white a yearround staple in her wardrobe. She was the one of the first notable person to go against the traditional etiquette and challenge the fashion law.
Be aware of the value of bees By Naima Montacer
But as Beckham points out, bumble bees need some more attention. “Honey bees are not Imagine walking into your native to the United States, grocery store this time of year bumble bees are a native spewhen produce is in lush supcies, they are naturally here, they ply, and only 50 percent of the naturally formed relationships produce is available. You walk with our native plants.” over to pick up tomatoes and Bumble bees are made for there are none, and pollinating. They the chili peppers are are especially hairy, gone also. Last year, a which allows them Whole Foods Market to pick up more in Rhode Island made pollen and are the this happen for its “buzz” pollinacustomers. To raise tors. Bumble bees awareness for the imvibrate their flight portance of pollinators, muscles creating a the store removed all Naima Montacer “buzz” while in the of the produce that reflower to distribute lies on bees and other pollen efficiently pollinators from their display to plants. Many plants such as cases. tomatoes require this buzz polThe USDA estimates one lination to produce successful third of all agricultural output crops. depends on pollinators. The So what’s happening to the problem is, bee and pollinator bees? Urban sprawl is destroying numbers are declining due to their habitat. Bumble bees nest habitat loss and pesticide use. in the ground so an easy way to Bee populations are studied think about it is, the more conacross the country, and we have crete the less places for bees to some research going on right nest. But it turns out small green here in North Texas. spaces may help bees. Jessica Beckham is a Ph.D. “My research is pointing candidate at the University of toward the fact that any green North Texas, studying bumble space, whether it be a small bees in the Dallas/Fort Worth community garden, wild areas, area. That’s right I said bumble even a backyard garden, that it bees and not honey bees. Not all can be helpful to bumble bees,” bees are the same. Beckham said. There are over 20,000 speSmall green spaces in the cies of bees in the world, 600form of gardens, backyard 700 species in Texas and nine habitats and small natural species of bumble bees in Texas. areas can help bee populations. When we think of bees we often Beckham found her greatest think of honey bees and the deli- bee diversity in Denton County cious honey they supply us with. at two places: a community @naimajeannette
Just because other women follow this outdated rule, doesn't mean you should. White is best pulled off when it is unexpected. Its clean and classic style makes the perfect transition into the fall season (which doesn’t start until well after Labor Day). So how should you wear white after Labor Day without judgment? Pair your favorite white pieces with a silhouette that is a popular fall trend or color. For example, wear your favorite white jeans Jessica Voss with a cranberry colored oversized knit sweater, or that white spring sweater you invested in with a navy cigarette pant and a Cognac colored pair of booties. By integrating these falls pieces in with your go-to white, you’ve created a new outfit that doesn’t look like you’re stuck in summer. White accessories though, should be carefully tucked away. White sunglasses, jewelry and shoes are hard to pull off outside of summer or a tropical location. They’ll have their time to shine in six months, but for now opt for fall and winter inspired accessories. These will not only help your other white items transition throughout the seasons but are an affordable way to keep up with fashion trends. After you return from your last vacation, don’t pack away your white clothing. It has unlimited potential to lead you through the fall. Coco Chanel said, “I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute.”
Saint Michael to feature Larry Gatlin Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church will celebrate its homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 7 with country gospel singer and Grammy Award winner Larry Gatlin. During the 9 and 11 a.m. services, Gatlin and the Saint Michael Choir will sing great gospel hymns, including “How Great Thou Art,” “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Calling,” “Amazing Grace,” “Rock of Ages” and many more. A free breakfast will be provided under the tent in the Saint Michael parking lot from 8-11 a.m. Gatlin will be available at the breakfast from 10-11 a.m. to meet and greet parishioners and guests. Other homecoming festivities will include family photos, children’s activities and a ministry fair. Dress is casual, and the public is invited to attend this free event. Saint Michael and All Angels Church is one of the largest Episcopal Churches in the U.S. It is located at 8011 Douglas Ave. at Colgate Avenue near Preston Center. For more information, please visit saintmichael.org. — Juliette Coulter
garden located in the urban areas and at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, a wild space in Denton County. In a recent article in the Dallas Morning News, the need for green spaces for people and pets in Dallas, specifically Uptown, was highlighted. Additional green spaces will not only be great amenities for the human residents, but we can’t forget it would also benefit our local wildlife. And what about our big fear of bumble bees? Well, only the female bumble bees can sting. A bumble bee’s stinger is not barbed, which means they can sting over and over again, but rarely do. The only time bumble bees are known to sting is in defense of their nests. What if you have a bumble bee nest near your house? Awesome! Give it space and don’t disturb it. Rest easy knowing you won’t have to deal with it forever. Bumble bees establish their nest in the spring and the nest dies off in late fall to early winter. “There isn’t evidence that bumble bees will re-inhabit old places that hives have existed.” Beckham said. As Beckham puts it, in the case of bumble bees the best way to handle them is to “live and let live.” To learn more about bumble bees or report bumble bee sightings in your area, visit texasbumblebees.com. Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more at her website EnviroAdventures.com.
Directory of Area Places of Worship East Dallas Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
629 N. Peak St., 75246 ……………..…… 214-824-8185 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. — Chapel; Contemporary Service: 9:30 a.m.; Traditional Service: 10:50 a.m. — Sanctuary. Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 a.m. Faith in the City Pub Ministry — Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Deborah Morgan-Stokes, Sr. Minister www.edcc.org
Munger Place Church 5200 Bryan St., 75206 ………………...… 214-823-9929 Worship Sundays: 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. “Expect Great Things.” www.mungerplacechurch.org Soka Gakkai International 2600 Stemmons Fwy., Ste 190, 75201 ...... 214-559-4115 Develop the ability through Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism. We meet the first Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome! www.sgi-usa.org
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Wilshire Baptist Church 4316 Abrams Rd., 75214 .......................... 214-824-4531 Worship Service Sunday: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 9:40 a.m. www.wilshirebc.org For inclusion rates & publishing deadlines, call 214-27-TRAIL
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Cucina cooks neighborhood Italian in Preston Center
By Dotty Griffith
mushrooms. All pizzas come 8- and 10-inches, personal size or for sharing. Recent incarnations Ben Crosland is the of this prime spot managing partnear Preston Center ner, whose aim happened presis to “Create an to chango. Now environment that known as Cucina would serve as a Neighborhood meeting point, Italian, the restaurant where friends has an altogether and families cheery décor, bright gather to relax red, black and white. Dotty Griffith and indulge The patios, second their love of food story and sidewalk while enjoying a are inviting. The groundcasual atmosphere.” floor bar is up front. The at The real trick to easy dottykgriffith@gmail.com
One starter that is “gf ” is cold asparagus and prosciutto. At room temp or slightly chilled, grilled asparagus with prosciutto, garnished with tomatoes, capers and balsamic vinaigrette, makes for a lovely hot weather beginning. It cools as well as primes the palate. Also “gf,” is the signature Heirloom Carrot Salad with grilled carrots, kale, figs, feta and citrus vinaigrette. Build-your-own pizzas are, of course, available, but the menu combos are quite enticing. Such as the Cool
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Recipe of the Week Grilled Carrots
of us practicing portion control. Just so you’ll know there is a “gf ” non-pasta “pasta” option: Portobello puttanesca, with thin sheets of zucchini standing in for pappardelle pasta, topped with tomato sauce, anchovy, capers, black olives, garlic and artichokes. The dinner menu is more extensive with grilled chicken, fish, steaks and pork chop options as well as sides including spinach with lemon and garlic, and mashed sweet potatoes. These are modern culinary options, though, not
These are a perfect side dish on their own, but I also enjoy them in vegetable wraps or dipped in hummus. You can of course use all orange carrots, but the multi-colored ones are so pretty I can’t resist them when they’re available.
Photos by Dotty Griffith
Cool Hand Luke pizza mosphere is casual, top to bottom, with an easygoing menu, family-and-gluten-free friendly. Yes, “gf” on Cucina menu items designates the current Holy Grail for guiltridden diners, gluten-free. One look at (and whiff of) house-made breadsticks hot from the oven makes staying gluten-free a real commitment. So does the “Kool Breeze” pizza, named for executive chef Mark Kool Breeze’ Sims, topped with Italian sausage and cremini
Tagliatelle Bolognese entrance to Cucina: wheel into the parking garage entrance on Berkshire Lane. That takes you into the second floor entrance to the restaurant. Yes, valet at the front door on Preston Road is available, if you prefer. After you settle in, consider an order of fried calamari. The platter also includes delicately battered and fried baby artichokes and pepperoncini; lovely dipped in the Tabasco aioli or marinara. Hint: not a “gf” option, but oh, so good.
Hand Luke with prosciutto, quail eggs and dressed arugula. That’s another great warm weather option, while the weather remains Texastypical. Ditto the Big Blue with Gorgonzola, mission figs and prosciutto. If you’re not afraid of gluten, the pasta options beckon. Tagliatelle Bolognese, flat pasta with a traditional meat sauce, is satisfyingly rich. Like all the pasta dishes, you can be a full entrée size or a smaller size, another nice touch for those
particularly Italian. Having opened in late May, Cucina is past the opening month jitters and settling into the neighborhood.
Cucina Neighborhood Italian
8411 Preston Road 214-468-4674 Lunch: Mon – Fri 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dinner: Sun – Thurs 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fri – Sat 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Brunch: Sun 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cucinadallas.com
RESTAURANT REVIEW
Henk's transforms into weekend dinner spot By Sara Newberry
Dutch restaurant, so that’s not a big surprise. Another must try is the Weiner Schnitzel ($10.50). Technically an Austrian dish (the “Weiner” refers not to a sausage, but to the Austrian capital of Vienna or Wein), it’s traditionally made with veal. Henk’s makes theirs with pork, which is a more German version. It’s exactly what a schnitzel should
à la carte ($2.50 each), so you can sample as you choose (but be prepared to share). Founded in 1991 by Dutch imYou can get breakfast any day, migrant Hendricus “Henk” Winnubst, but brunch is served only on Sundays. Henk’s European Deli and Black Forest (The menus are basically the same, Bakery is a favorite among Dallas’ with brunch served until 3 p.m. and German and Dutch residents. Visit on a breakfast only served until 11 p.m.) The Friday night and you might witness the Hungarian Omelet ($7.95) is loaded with regular Stammtisch held by a group of spicy Hungarian salami. I don’t love German immigrants, who meet there eggs, so it does not appeal to to enjoy German favorites me, but the husband craves it. I and catch up from the past chose the Dutch waffle instead week. Or stop by around the ($4.95), because I was curious as holidays and you may find a to what makes it different from few Dutch folks picking up a Belgian. The answer is: It’s stroopwafels or marzipan. thinner. The flavor was fine and Or — and this is my favorite pretty much what I expected. option — grab a table and get But I didn’t love it, so I’ll probayourself some delicious Dutch bly get something else next time and German food. (like the blintzes, which is what Visit for lunch, and you I should have ordered). will have your choice of It’s no surprise that one of several hot and cold sandthe dessert offerings is Apple wiches, different types of Strudel ($3.25). It was fine, but wurst (sausage) or tradifor my money, I’d rather choose tional plates such as Wiener something from the market like Schnitzel. The cold sandstroopwaffels (waffle cookies wiches are fine, but the hot with caramel sandwiched besandwiches are the stars tween them) or one of the many here. The Hot Amsterdam imported chocolates. (Perusing ($6.75), loaded with tangy the market after your meal is Gouda and salty Dutch ham, a must — you can pick up evis the way to go, if you’re erything from wine to wooden looking for a twist on someshoes.) thing familiar. The service is friendly and Go for one of the difwarm, and you’ll feel kind of ferent types of bratwurst, like you’re visiting someone’s knackwurst or Polish sauhome. Henk’s was a very popusage, or do what we do: order Photo by of Sara Newberry lar stop during the World Cup, a Sausage Sampler ($6.50). and you’ll likely find some It’s a pile of different types The Weiner Schnitzel with spaetzle and green beans at Henk's European Deli and Black Forest Bakery. European sporting event being of sausage, cut into bite-size shown on the TVs above the bar, pieces and served with a musbe: tender meat and crisp golden-brown no matter the time of year. tardy dipping sauce and pickles. Sure, breading. you won’t know which kind of sausage Henk’s European Deli and Making the choice of which enyou’re eating, but they’re all delicious, so Black Forest Bakery trée to order is not the hardest part — who cares? 5811 Blackwell St. choosing which two of the tasty side Dinner is served Friday and 214-987-9090 Saturday nights only. It’s worth a trip to dishes is the real challenge. My husMon – Thurs 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. band gets emotional about the German try the Rouladen ($10.95), a thin piece Fri 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. potato salad. It’s served warm and is of beef wrapped around bacon, onions Sat 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. tangy and peppery. My favorite is the and a pickle, then braised and served spaetzle or tiny dumplings topped with Sun Brunch 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. with rich gravy. It’s not “light” by any gravy. Luckily, the sides are also offered henksblackforestbakery.com definition, but you’re at a German/
1 pound carrots, rinsed, tops trimmed Olive oil Salt and pepper Heat the grill to medium high. Cut the carrots in half lengthwise (cut large ones into quarters if necessary). Toss with enough olive oil to coat them, then season with salt and pepper. Grill the cut sides until marked, about 6 minutes, then turn and move to a cooler part of the grill to finish cooking, about 6 minutes longer or until just tender. Recipe by Sara Newberry BREW cont'd from page 1 — funnel cake! Justin Martinez’s refreshing English style summer ale has been brewed to be crisp, with just the right amount of toastiness and sweetness, finishing with delicate notes of natural vanilla; all great flavors you find in a perfectly executed funnel cake. For those whose taste buds call for a sweeter finish, take advantage of the option to have the rim of your cup coated with powdered sugar. Celebrating a decade of deliciousness, the annual Big Tex Choice Awards ceremony took place in the historic Tower Building at Fair Park. For the first time in its 10-year history, the fair food festivity opened its doors to the public. A limited number of State Fair fans got the
Photo courtesy of The State Fair of Texas
Original State Fair Brew – Funnel Cake Ale by Justin Martinez went from finalist to winner. chance to attend the event and serve as taste-testers for the food finalists in this year’s competition. With several hundred in attendance, the event was bigger and better than ever, not to mention an added element of community involvement. As its mission, the State Fair of Texas celebrates all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. In line with this mission, the State Fair will donate all proceeds from the award’s event to the State Fair of Texas Youth Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Fund was established in 1992, and awards multiple college scholarships to selected applicants each year. Eligible scholarship recipients include graduating high school seniors from five Dallas Independent School District high schools in the Fair Park area — Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, James Madison, Lincoln, North Dallas and Woodrow Wilson High Schools, as well as graduating Texas high school seniors who have participated in Youth Livestock competitive events held at the State Fair of Texas. The State Fair of Texas is a non-profit organization with all proceeds helping to preserve and improve Fair Park and underwrite museum, community and scholarship programs for inner city youth and students pursuing agricultural careers. The 2014 exposition runs September 26 through October 19 in Fair Park. Visit BigTex.com for more information.
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Our Favorite Restaurants American – Homestyle Bubba’s Cooks Country 617 Hillcrest ................... 214-373-6527 Char Bar 2026 Greenville Ave. ..... 214-826-8800 Dream Cafe 2800 Routh St., #170. ... 214-954-0486 Asian – Japanese – Sushi Gui Korean & Japanese Bistro 2719 McKinney Ave. ..... 214-720-9229 Little Katana 4527 Travis St. .............. 214-443-9600 Rice & Wheat Asian Cuisine We serve Pho, Thai & Sushi. No MSG. Vegan section available. Open: Mon-Sat: 11 am – 9 pm. Happy Hours: Mon-Sat: 4 – 7 pm… half-price sushi. 4906 Maple Ave. ........... 469-547-2614 Pei Wei Asian Diner 8305 Westchester Dr. ... 214-765-9911 Rock & Roll Sushi 6109 Berkshire Ln. ........ 214-987-1966 Sushi Kyoto II 6429 Hillcrest Ave. ........ 214-520-9991 Sushi Zushi 3636 McKinney, #150 ... 214-522-7253 WaiWai Kitchen – Sushi, Noodles 4315 Lemmon Ave. ....... 214-520-8868 Bakery Donuts Ice Cream Einstein Bros. Bagels 3827 Lemmon Ave. ....... 214-526-5221 6109 Berkshire Ln, #A .. 214-691-2445 Fluellen Cupcakes 6030 Luther Ln., #150 ... 469-248-0856 Highland Park Soda Fountain 3229 Knox St. ................. 214-521-2126 Marble Slab Creamery 3001 Knox St., #103 ....... 214-219-0300 6130 Berkshire Ln. ......... 214-369-5566 Mojo Donuts 6522 Lemmon Ave. ....... 214-357-5154 Mustang Donuts 6601 Hillcrest Ave. ........ 214-363-4878 The Original Cupcakery 2222 McKinney, #230 .... 214-855-0003 Paciugo 3699 McKinney Ave. ..... 214-219-2665 Pokey O’s 3034 Mockingbird .......... 214-987-1200 Tu-Lu’s Gluten-Free Bakery 6055 Sherry Ln. ............. 214-730-0049 Sun Donuts 9219 Midway Rd. ........... 214-358-1229 Yummy Donuts 4355 Lovers Ln. ............. 214-520-7680 Bar-B-Q Aloha Hawaiian Barbecue 5601 Lemmon, A-1 ......... 214-521-8868 Big Al’s Smokehouse Barbecue 3125 Inwood Rd. ........... 214-350-9445 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2324 McKinney Ave. ..... 469-248-3149 2525 Wycliff, #130 ......... 214-780-0999 Katy Trail Ice House 3127 Routh St. ............... 214-468-0600 Peggy Sue Bar-B-Q 6600 Snider Plaza ......... 214-987-9188 Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que 1820 W. Mockingbird .... 214-352-2752 Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse 5519 W. Lovers Ln. ....... 214-351-2024 Breakfast and/or Lunch Bailey’s Cafe 2525 Inwood Rd., #123 . 214-350-9445 Crossroads Diner 8121 Walnut Hill ............ 214-346-3491
follies cont'd from page 1 since 1986. This year is his 25th season with the Turtle Creek Chorale. Curry said that his good friend Michael Serrecchia approached him a couple of years ago about performing with the Follies. This is Serrecchia’s third season choreographing the show. “Michael makes the process easy. He’s done so much of this. He knows his audience and how to get them the best from the performers. He’s the right man for the jobs.” The Broadway dancer, singer, director and choreographer Serrecchia said: “I love doing this show. Such an expression of artistic possibilities. We have no idea how to structure the show until we have auditions and see who walks in. Then we take the best of the best and build a show around the particular talents that walk in that year. It is great fun.” Serrecchia added that he wants the performers to have a fun experience. “I want to show our audience a very active and healthy senior lifestyle.” This year Curry came up with an interesting twist on costumes. The Follies invited area designers to “submit” costumes for the showgirls and 11 designers participated. Curry designed two of the looks, although, he says he’s not a designer but has
Original Pancake House 2900 Lemmon Ave. ........ 214-528-7215 4343 W. NW Hwy,#375 . 214-351-2012 Two Sisters 3111-C Monticello .......... 214-526-1118 Burgers, Deli & Sandwiches Ball’s Hamburgers 4343 N.W. Hwy. ............. 214-352-2525 Burger House 6913 Hillcrest .................. 214-361-0370 Burger Island 4422-B Lemmon Ave. .... 214-443-0015 Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop 6112 Luther Ln. .............. 972-218-0961 East Hampton Sandwich Co. 6912 Snider Plaza .......... 214-363-2888 Goff’s Hamburgers 6401 Hillcrest .................. 214-520-9133 Great American Hero 4001 Lemmon Ave. ........ 214-521-2070 Hopdaddy Burger Bar - Uptown 3227 McKinney, #102 .... 214-871-2337 Hunky’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 3930 Cedar Springs ....... 214-522-1212 Jake’s Hamburgers 2702 McKinney, #101 .... 214-754-8001 Jersey Mike’s Subs 3001 Knox St. ................. 214-520-7827 5301 W. Lovers Ln. ........ 214-350-7611 Ketchup Burger Bar 3028 N. Hall St, #179 .... 214-265-9911 McAlister’s Deli 4235 W. N.W. Hwy.......... 214-357-3354 Mooyah Burger 6713 W. N.W. Hwy. ....... 214-987-2666 New York Sub 3411 Asbury Ave. ........... 214-522-1070 Smashburger 4235 W. NW Hwy, #100 . 972-220-1222 Snuffer’s 8411 Preston Rd, #112 . 214-265-9911 Subway 6935 Hillcrest .................. 214-444-9068 Village Burger – West Village 3699 McKinney .............. 214-443-9998 Wild About Harry’s 3113 Knox St. ................. 214-520-3113 Cafeteria Highland Park Cafeteria 9540 Garland Rd, #300 .. 214-324-5000 Cajun Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 3520 Oak Lawn ............... 214-521-4700 Chinese Howard Wang’s China Grill 3223 Lemmon Ave. .........214-954-9558 4343 N.W. Hwy, #345 ......214-366-1606 Szechuan Chinese Rest. 4117 Lemmon Ave. ......... 214-521-6981 Wang’s Chinese Cafe 6033 Luther Ln. ............... 214-265-1688 Coffee & Specialties Drip Coffee Co. 4343 W. Lovers Ln. ........ 214-599-7800 Oak Lawn Coffee 2720 Oak Lawn .............. 214-219-5511 Sip Stir Cafe 3800 McKinney, #180 .... 214-443-9100 Starbucks 2801 Allen St., #180 ...... 214-965-9696 3216 Knox St. ................. 214-520-2273 4343 W. NW Hwy. .......... 214-654-0704 8411 Preston Rd. ........... 214-987-3291 Union Coffee Shop 5622 Dyer St. ................. 214-242-9725
enjoyed designing and producing his own holiday and show costumes. The Leon Rabin Critics Forum and Column awards winner, Suzi Cranford, has designed for Uptown Players for almost 12 years along with Garland Summer Musicals and other area theaters. Her design will also be in the show. Other showgirl designers whose work appears are Terry Costa, Lauren Perdue, Derek Whitener and Victor Newman Brockwell. Both Whitener and Brockwell are graduates of the Fashion Institute of Technology and Marymount Manhattan in New York City and designed one of the costumes. Also, contributing his design is Nicolas Villalba, a couturier and costumer in Dallas, whose atelier is located in Dallas’ Design District. Roy Turpin, designer for Garland Summer Musicals, WaterTower Theatre, Dallas Opera and others including national tours is included. Original costumes will also be from Shemara Jeyarajah, who creates evening wear and bridal gowns from her atelier in the design district. Gary James is another designer, whose costume and wig designs have been seen at Garland Summer Musicals, Theatre Three, WaterTower Theatre and recently off-Broadway.
Eclectic Angela’s Cafe 7979 Inwood Rd. ............ 214-904-8122 Black-Eyed Pea 3857 Cedar Springs ...... 214-521-4580 8220 Westchester .......... 214-361-5979 Breadwinners 5560 W. Lovers, #260 ... 214-351-3339 Buzzbrews 4334 Lemmon Ave. ....... 972-521-4334 Café Brazil 3847 Cedar Springs. ..... 214-461-8762 Café Express 3230 McKinney Ave. ..... 214-965-0033 5600 W. Lovers, #109 ... 214-352-2211 Denny’s 2030 Market Ctr. Blvd. .. 214-749-6215 Dick’s Last Resort 2211 N. Lamar, #100 ..... 214-747-0001 Dish 4123 Cedar Springs ...... 214-522-3474 Eden Rest. & Pastries 4416 W. Lovers Ln. ....... 972-267-3336 Hooters 2201 N. Lamar ............... 214-979-9464 Lucky’s Cafe 3531 Oak Lawn .............. 214-522-3500 Mama’s Daughters’ Diner 2014 Irving Blvd. ............ 214-742-8646 Peak Wood-Fired Grille 6131 Luther Ln. .............. 214-361-6984 Pop Diner 3600 McKinney .............. 214-599-8980 The Rustic 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Stoneleigh P 2926 Maple Ave. ............ 214-871-2346 Ethiopian Dallul 2515 Inwood Rd, #117 .. 214-353-0805 French La Madeleine Country French Cafe 3606 Lemmon, #110 ..... 214-521-0183 Rise No 1 Salon de Souffle 5360 W. Lovers, #220 ... 214-366-9900 Toulouse Café & Bar 3314 Knox St. ................ 214-520-8999 German Kuby’s Sausage House 6601 Snider Plaza ......... 214-363-2231 Indian Masala Wok 6106 Luther Ln. .............. 469-232-9390
Mimi’s Pizzeria 6807 W. N.W. Hwy. ....... 972-215-7290 Neo Pizza Napoletana by Olivella’s 2340 Victory Park Ln. .... 214-522-9898 Olivella’s 3406 McFarlin Blvd. ...... 214-528-7070 Penne Pomodoro 6815 Snider Plaza ......... 214-373-9911 Pizza N Pasta 5460 Lemmon Ave. ....... 214-526-2560 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 Villa-O Rest. 4514 Travis, #132 ......... 214-707-3848 Latin American Gloria’s 3223 Lemmon Ave. ....... 214-303-1166 Zaguan Latin Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave.. ..... 214-219-8393 Meals To Go – Catering The Festive Kitchen – Snider Plaza 3404 Rosedale Ave.. ...... 214-520-6888 My Fit Foods 6100 Luther Ln. ............. 214-360-7569 Short Stop – Food To Go 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 6800 Snider Plaza ......... 214-987-1020 Mexican & Tex-Mex Bandito’s Tex-Mex Cantina 6615 Snider Plaza .......... 214-750-6100 Café Herrera’s 5331 E. Mockingbird ...... 214-823-4040 Campuzano Mexican Food New Oak Lawn spot. A "phenomenal" hangout w/ open air bar seating, intimate patio. Great food made fresh daily. TexMex favorites with a few twists to satisfy your cravings. Solid bar with the drinks you’re looking for. Brunch: Sat-Sun with bottomless Mimosas! Wi-Fi and charging ports! Open: Sun-Th: 11-10; F-Sat: 11-11. 2618 Oak Lawn ............ 214-526-0100
Italian & Pizza California Pizza Kitchen 8411 Preston Rd. ........... 214-750-7067 Italia Express 4000 Cedar Springs ...... 214-521-3300 Holy Ravioli 4446 W. Lovers Ln. ....... 214-696-3993 I Fratelli 2815 Allen St., #124. ..... 214-720-0070 Joe’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs 4343 W. NW Hwy, #347 214-272-9001 La Gourmet Pizza 2709 McKinney .............. 214-981-9337 Lover’s Pizza & Pasta Grill 5605 W. Lovers Ln. ....... 214-353-0509
Chiladas 4448 W. Lovers Ln. ....... 214-365-9900 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 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 Grandpa Tony’s 3130 W. Mockingbird .... 214-357-1531 Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano 4912 Cole Ave. .............. 214-521-4211 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
Well-known throughout the theater community, Michael A. Robinson’s creations have performed at theaters including WaterTower Theatre, Theater Three, Garland Summer Musicals and Lyric Stage, along with the Teatro Goldoni in Venice, Italy and most recently off Broadway at the Pearl Theatre in New York. His television work includes costuming the BBC documentary “The Real Bonnie and Clyde.” Jeania Phillips’ design will appear, as have her others at Casa Mañana, Dallas Summer Musicals, Majestic Theatre and the Meyerson. A design will be worn created by Kathey Ward, who
co-founded the Creative Arts Theatre and School in Arlington. Curry said, “I think it’s good for people to be reminded that entertainment has no age boundaries. For those of us who are older, Follies allows us to re-live another time in our lives while waxing nostalgic.” Spectacular Senior Follies will be at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson with matinees at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11-14, and an additional 8 p.m. performance on Saturday, Sept. 13. For tickets, information and audition details, call 214-495-7577, or visit seniorfollies.com.
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Qdoba Mexican Grill 5617 W. Lovers, #128 ... 214-352-2277 Rafa’s Café Mexicano 5617 W. Lovers Ln. ........ 214-357-2080 Taco Diner 3699 McKinney, #307 .... 214-521-3669 Urban Taco 3411 McKinney Ave. ...... 214-922-7080 Middle Eastern Café Istanbul 5450 W. Lovers, #222 ... 214-902-0919 Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza .......... 214-750-0330 Natural – Gluten-Free - Organic Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. ............... 214-468-8721 Kozy 4483 McKinney Ave. ...... 214-219-5044 Southpaw’s Organic Grill 3227 McKinney Ave. ....... 214-754-0100 6009 Berkshire Ln. ......... 214-987-0351 New American Barter Rest. & Bar 3232 McKinney Ave. ....... 214-969-6898 City Café 5757 W. Lovers Ln. ......... 214-351-3367 House 34 Rest. & Bar 3403 McKinney Ave. ...... 214-774-9034 Origin Kitchen & Bar 4438 McKinney, #150 .... 214-484-3970 The Standard Pour 2900 McKinney Ave. ...... 214-935-1370 Pubs, Bars and Taverns 6th Street Bar / Uptown 3005 Routh St. ............... 214-965-0962 Big Al’s McKinney Ave. Tavern 2907 McKinney Ave. ...... 214-969-1984 British Beverage Co. 2800 Routh ST., #115 ... 214-922-8220 The Corner Bar & Grill 4830 McKinney .............. 214-219-8002 The Ginger Man 2718 Boll St. ................... 214-754-8771 The Idle Rich Pub 2614 McKinney .............. 214-965-9926 Nickel and Rye 2523 McKinney Ave. ....... 214-389-2120 The Pooch Patio 3811 Fairmont ................ 214-252-1550 Snookie’s Bar & Grill 3604 Oak Lawn. .............. 214-521-1068 Time Out Tavern 5101 W. Lovers Ln. ......... 214-956-9522 The Union Bear 3699 McKinney, #C306 .. 214-245-5330 Uptown Pub & Grill 3605 McKinney .............. 214-522-5100 Windmill Lounge 5320 Maple Ave. ............. 214-443-7818 Seafood Dive-Dallas Coastal Cuisine 3404 Rankin St. .............. 214-891-1700 Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grill 6617 Snider Plaza ........... 214-691-8164 Hook, Line & Sinker 3103 Lemmon Ave. ........ 214-965-0707 Rockfish Seafood Grill 5331 E. Mockingbird ...... 214-823-8444 Shell Shack Uptown 2916 McKinney Ave. ...... 877-434-1411 St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin 2730 Commerce St. ....... 214-698-1511
THYROID cont'd from page 2 the neck. There are important risks of this procedure that your surgeon will explain to you prior to surgery. Most patients stay in the hospital one night then home the next day with very little recovery time and minimal pain medication necessary. On occasion, a thyroid nodule is biopsied and the pathologists cannot tell one way or the other if there is cancer present. In these situations, the safest option is to remove a portion of the thyroid gland to ensure that no cancer is present.
Spanish Café Madrid 4501 Travis St. ............... 214-528-1731 Sports Bar & Restaurant Christie’s Sports Bar & Grill 2811 McKinney, #22 ..... 214-954-1511 Milo Butterfingers Dallas’ favorite sports bar & grill for more than 40 years. Taking care of our guests with great bar food, cold beer, cocktails, foosball, darts, video games, pool & more than 15 Large HD screens. Located near corner of Greenville Ave. & SMU Blvd. Open daily: 11 am – 2 am. 5645 SMU Blvd. ........... 214-368-9212 Three Sheets Uptown 2908 McKinney Ave. ..... 214-298-3836 Steaks Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar 2626 Howell St. .............. 214-754-4949 Dunston’s Steak House 5423 W. Lovers Ln. ....... 214-352-8320 Thai CrushCraft Thai Street Eats 2800 Routh St., #150 ..... 972-677-7038 Malai Kitchen – Thai & Vietnamese 3699 McKinney, #319 .... 972-591-3387 Naga Thai Kitchen & Bar 665 High Market St. ....... 214-953-0023 Vegetarian Be Raw Food & Juice 6005 Berkshire Ln. ........ 214-234-0106 Cosmic Cafe 2912 Oak Lawn .............. 214-521-6157 Lyfe Kitchen 3699 McKinney, #221a . 214-526-5933 8315 Westchester Dr. ... 214-361-5933 Vietnamese Miss Chi 6030 Luther Ln, #130 .... 214-692-1000 Pho Crimson 3000 Blackburn, #140c . 469-547-5443 Pho Envy Vietnamese Bistro 8611 Hillcrest, #190 ....... 214-987-1468 Wine Bar Cork 3636 McKinney, #170 ... 214-780-0373 Max’s Wine Dive 3600 McKinney, #101 .. 214-559-DIVE Two Corks & a Bottle – Quadrangle 2800 Routh St., #140 .... 214-871-9463 Vino 100 2909 McKinney Ave. ... 214-969-WINE Yogurt, Smoothies & Juices Daily Juice 3908 Cedar Springs ...... 214-559-4470 I Heart Yogurt 5450 W. Lovers, #143 6305 Hillcrest Ave. Nekter Juice Bar 6712 Snider Plaza ......... 469-418-4029 Roots Juices 3527 Oak Lawn .............. 888-666-0290 Tasti D-Lite / Planet Smoothie 8611 Hillcrest, #185 ....... 214-750-4810 Smoothie Factory 2817 Howell, #210 ......... 214-954-0900
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This does not mean that the patient will need to take a thyroid hormone pill daily, but it does confirm that cancer is present or absent. I only mention this because many patients do not understand why a repeat of the biopsy is not the next step. Typically, repeat biopsy only shows hematoma (or old blood) from the previous biopsy. For more information on thyroid cancer, visit the National Cancer Institute’s website cancer.gov. Dr. Kimberly Washington, a general surgeon at Highlander Surgical Associates in Arlington, maintains an interest in health education and advocacy.
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Scene Around Town By Society Editor Sally Blanton Blushington and Kendra Scott A combined event West Village
Alison Houpt, Caitlin McConnell, Cassidy Woodard, Michelle Hanson
Rylie Horn, Lorin Leake
Taylor LeBaron, Katie Atkins
Autumn Event Upcoming Gala for Children’s Garden Dallas Arboretum
Big Thought Event Art Program Supports At-Risk Teens Dear Clark Hair Studio
David Sunshine, Jodi White, Kaycee Clark, Melanie Zacek
Christine Brett, Lynlee Poston
Jennifer Carey, Randy King
Bri Crum, Samantha Crum, Jennifer Miller
Scherry Johnson, Virginia Whitehill
Red Ribbon Week University Park Panthers Elementary students who planted bulbs
Derwin McVea, Buddy Pool
Erin Finegold, Margaret Black
Darcy Singleton, Marissa Luck, Holly Dear, Katherine McBee, Kennedy Wolfsberger
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LUCAS STREET ANTIQUES AND ART GALLERY
Dallas’ newest antiques and art gallery invites you to stop by and browse over 60 booths of Mid-Century Modern, Urban Contemporary, Industrial, Primitive, Shabby Chic furniture and a great selection of original art, photographs and sculpture. Check out the wonderful selection of rugs, lamps and a large number of African and American large game head mounts. Located at the end of Market Center Blvd. at Harry Hines, directly behind the Holiday Inn Hotel. www.LucasStreetAntiques.com 2023 Lucas Dr. Dallas, TX 75219 214-559-9806 Mon-Fri: 10-6 Saturday 11-5 Sunday 12-5
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RALPH AUSTIN JEWELERS We cordially invite you to come and see our remodeled store. We provide jewelry and watch repair as well as do custom designs for that someone special. We also replace batteries, restring beads and do written appraisals upon request. We buy your old gold. We look forward to seeing you and hope you enjoy our new remodeled store. Ralph Austin Jewelers Hours: M - F 9 AM - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 12 PM 1905 Skillman St. Dallas, TX 75206 ralphaustinjewelers@yahoo.com 214-827-3371
Kenpo Karate is a great recreational activity for children and adults. It provides good exercise and self-discipline, builds confidence, and establishes achievable goals. Our Kid’s Karate classes incorporate 3-Steps to a Great KidTM, which is a character development and child safety curriculum specifically designed to fit within a martial arts program. Chamberlain Studios has been family owned and operated since 1981! Kids Karate: age appropriate classes starting at 4 years old, M-Th & Sat! Adults Karate: in the evenings, Saturdays and on M, W & Th at noon! Adults Chalkline Fitness: Saturdays at 7:30 AM We also have Karate Birthday parties, Event rentals, Women’s Self Defense programs, private and group lessons, Chalkline Fitness™ cross training and more! 2739 Bachman Drive, Dallas, TX 75220 info@DallasKenpo.com Facebook: Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense DallasKenpo.com • 214-351-5367
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MOVIE TRAILER
'The November Man' shoots at everyone but misses every target
By Chic DiCiccio @Chiccywood
In “The November Man,” one of the biggest mysteries is wondering exactly why the movie is called “The November Man.” When the reason is finally revealed, not only does it make exactly zero sense, there is a good chance that nobody will even care. Pierce Brosnan is the aforementioned November Man, Devereaux, a CIA security/fixer/murderer/agent who has retired after a botched mission. The failed mission also involves a young agent, Mason (Luke Bracey), and a disturbing death that is forgivable because it actually serves a purpose in advancing the plot. All of this happens before the credits roll. Afterwards, 90 percent of every onscreen death is pointless, senseless, gratuitous and downright silly. The saddest thing about “The November Man” is that it probably should have been an above average to great espionage thriller. There is a former Russian army general named Federov (Lazar Ristovski) with a very shady past, who is the presidentelect of Russia. You've got a woman named Natalia (Mediha Musliovic) that
works for Federov but is also a CIA informer who has some serious dirt on the new Russian president. Throw in a few shady CIA agents, the second Chechnya War, and a handful of personal reasons for Devereaux to get involved and you have all the elements of a great, pulpy spy movie. But the further along it goes, the more scattered it gets. It becomes some strange, random mix of a revenge movie meets detective story meets political thriller. It's almost like screenwriters Michael Finch and Karl Gajdusek took all the plot threads from the last 10 Liam Neeson movies, put them on a piece of paper, stapled it to a dartboard and then started throwing. There's even the big “gotcha” plot twist attempt involving Alice (Olga Kurylenko), who is the last person to see and speak with a key witness with information on General/President Federov. Of course in a world in which cell phone positions are triangulated within seconds, the big plot twist bomb should have been easily spotted by every one of these so-called intelligence agents. Instead, once all the cards are on the table, everyone
Pierce Brosnan is “The November Man” and no one knows quite why. involved with the situation kind of does a big forehead slap. They all should have let out a collective “duh” because that would have at least been funny. Then there's the brutal violence. Random CIA agents are shot and killed with reckless abandon and many of these characters don't so much as utter a sound. They are nothing more than human beings with blood packs strapped all over their bodies that explode with such ferocity that it seems like
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the camera is covered in red syrup. If you require more R-rated stuff, don't fret. There is a gratuitous sex scene with an actress (poor Eliza Taylor) who is in “The November Man” for approximately 10 minutes and at least two of those minutes sans clothing. In fact, everything that happens during this small portion of the movie is incredibly pointless and serves no purpose whatsoever. It's hard to believe that Roger Donaldson, a veteran
White Rock Skate Center. The Kessler Theater in Oak Cliff has a cameo appearance. The video can be found on YouTube. He began playing at clubs in Deep Ellum “during its hay day” Hartman said. Home against celebrities. “The industry is going to less big by Hovercraft will be appearing at the AT&T Patio voices,” Hartman said. “It pays well for very little Sessions in the Arts District on Thursday, Oct. 16. work. Some months are better than others. It is about “I get paid for acting and voiceovers,” Hartman managing your time. If I am out having a late lunch, I said. “I do thousands of hours of practicing for gigs for don’t feel guilty for those working a 9 to 5. It’s strange. free. I am enjoying it.” I have started to get used He also maintains to it.” an alter ego of Max Max Hartman, the actor. Vontaine, a lounge Hartman is the man crooner singing songs admiring the hemi engine made famous by Frank in the Dodge Truck 100th Sinatra and Bobby anniversary celebration Darin. “I play everycommercial. He suggests the thing from baby showbest way to honor the anniers to celebrity wedversary is to bring in a “nidings,” Hartman said. trous party cannon,” which He just returned from he fires off at the end of the San Antonio where spot. He also appeared as he sang at the 90th “Coach Zero” in a television birthday party of busispot for Coke Zero. Hartman has appeared in movies and on television. nesswoman and phiRecently, Hartman lanthropist Rosemary appeared as Win in the Kowalski. Kitchen Dog Theater proMax Hartman, the man. duction of “Barbeque Apocalypse.” He will star in “The Despite living in Los Angeles for a few years, Arsonist” for the Kitchen Dog Theater in November. He Hartman – who is single – calls Dallas home. He taught has made numerous movie and television appearances theater and speech for five years at the Winston School including “Walker, Texas Ranger.” in North Dallas. He has a degree in psychology from Max Hartman, the musician. Texas A&M with a minor in theater. Hartman is part of two bands. He just returned “I am very grateful,” Hartman said of his wellfrom Los Angeles after recording for his band Mur. rounded career. “I am a dreamer, with big ideas. It is a He is the drummer for local band Home by Hovercraft tough, hard business. I never wanted to be famous. I am and just released a music video “Lie in Your Bed” finding happiness in different disciplines.” which was filmed in Dallas. The video was shot at
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director with the brilliant 1987 “No Way Out” on his resume, could create such a mess of a movie. This should have been a pleasing, smart adult thriller. Instead, it's a garbled mess that doesn't even have any fun action sequences to hang its hat on. Pierce Brosnan is an executive producer on this movie and apparently owned the rights to the book series that it is based on for quite some time. If that is the case, you would assume that he would have had more care for
Glee cont'd from page 4 are a world of opportunities.” He produced, directed and was featured in other series including, “Beyond the Director’s Chair” and “The Ben Diaries” and has amassed an extensive list of credits. Mega said in an earlier interview, “I’m absolutely an actor first. I’ve fallen in love with the idea of
the direction and writing of what is probably a pet project of his. It's hard to believe that he held on to the rights for that long and allowed this movie to be the end product. If there is anything to like about “The November Man,” it's Brosnan. He is definitely not drinking martinis and looking suave in a tux here. His Devereaux is ugly, cruel and downright sadistic. If you can get over the fact that Brosnan seems to smack his lips every single time he speaks, he almost makes “The November Man” tolerable. Again ... almost. There is a reason why “The November Man” was dumped into theaters midweek prior to Labor Day weekend. That is because any cash it earns will be a blessing. This is a movie that should be relegated to straight-to-video release. It looks like a B-movie, sounds like a B-movie and is loaded with actors that aren't even on B-level. Pierce Brosnan has had an odd career post-Bond. He hasn't starred in a hit movie that wasn't 007 related since “The Thomas Crown Affair” in 1999. This could have been a career-turner a la “Taken,” but instead, “The November Man” is an embarrassment. Brosnan deserves better.
telling a story and playing a character. I kept being cast in musicals when I was younger. At the time I took vocal lessons as a necessary evil. Even when I’m singing, I need to express how I feel. What’s so special about ‘Glee’ is that there are more than just words for expression.” This year, Mega was a presenter at DSM’s High School Musical Theatre awards and has taught workshops for the DSM Academy.
‘Doctor Zhivago’ makes house call to the Magnolia The 1965 classic “Doctor Zhivago” will be screened on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Magnolia Theatre at 3699 McKinney Ave. in the West Village in Uptown as part of the “Big Movie” series. Show time is at 7:30 p.m. Directed by David Lean, starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie, “Doctor Zhivago” follows the multiyear journey of a Russian doctor, before, during and after the Russian Revolution. This film won five Oscars for cinematography, costumes, writing, score and art direction. The remaining film in the new “Big Movie” series is “Thoroughly Modern Millie” showing on Sept. 16.
The Sept. 23 slot will be filled by an audience choice selection. A new series will be announced within a week, taking the “Big Movie” series to the end of the year. For more information, log on to landmarktheatres.com or call 214520-0394. — Ken Freehill
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