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Neighborhood News and Views

COMMUNIT Y NEWS

Quivers stern about Texas Veggie Fair visit Fall has finally arrived in North Texas, and the 2014 Texas Veggie Fair (TVF) is celebrating its fifth year. This year, TVF has partnered with Earth Day Texas to bring a weekend with tips on healthy green living, animal welfare and some of the best-plantbased cuisines found at any veggie fair.

Radio talk show cohost Robin Quivers of the Photo courtesy of TVF Howard Stern Show is schedRobin Quivers uled to start the weekend with a book signing at the McKinney Avenue Contemporary from 3-5:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18.

A local beer garden, vegan food, environmentally-conscious vendors, cooking demonstrations, music and fun children’s activities, plus nationally known speakers add to the

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Fashion and art come together at RE gallery

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Arts and Entertainment

By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com

Chicks and ducks and geese better scurry, when the Wild West Pet Palooza is in town. Who knew that not only can you teach an old dog new tricks, but also their cat friends, along with porcupines, pot belly pigs, exotic birds and yes, ducks?

It’s the State Fair’s final weekend, and Wild West Pet Palooza (Palooza) in the old band shell is a show you don’t want to miss. It’s a fun production, complete with lots of laughs and jaw droppers, whose backstory and message are heart-warming. It’s a little like vaudeville on milk bones. Palooza includes comical skits, all based around the theme of the show, kind of like “Saturday Night Live,” when it was funny.

Joel Slaven’s Professional Animals (JSPA) is headquartered in St. Cloud, Fla. The expert has been training animals for almost 40 years, and he created the company in 1997. In that time, he’s trained thousands of animals — 100 percent rescues. At any given time, he has at least

Photos by Kevin Brown/State Fair of Texas

State Fair hot dogs Sam (left) and his sweetie Daisy (right) enjoy a cool sarsaparilla at the Wild West Pet Palooza.

700 to 800 animals on his five acre Florida farm. Not only do dogs and cats aplenty call it home, but llamas, alpacas and camels can be seen peeking over the fence.

Keep looking, and you might see a baby skunk or baby groundhog. Both trained.

RE gallery announces Samantha McCurdy's first solo show titled “SMFW14.” Opening reception for the artist will be Saturday, Oct. 18 from 6-9:00 p.m. The show will remain up until Nov. 15. The RE gallery is located at 1717 Gould St. Fashion and art have been borrowing from each other for as long as each has existed, and Samantha McCurdy’s “SMFW14” is an attempt to showcase this coexisting relationship. “SMFW14” boasts pastel color palettes including mint, hunter green, candy tuft pink, burgundy, glacier blue and navy.

McCurdy showcases a runway-type aesthetic for the viewer.

Her 'garments' hang on walls, while a music video and look book complete the show. — Wanda Dye

In This Issue

Ackels' Angle...................................................... 3 Along the Green Trail ........................................ 8 Charity Spotlight................................................ 4 Classifieds........................................................... 6 Community Calendar ....................................... 4 Dotty Griffith ..................................................... 7 Fitness on the Trail ............................................ 5 High School Athletics Scrapbook...................... 3 Life on the Trail ................................................. 2 Notes from the Editor......................................... 2 Restaurant Directory ......................................... 9 Restaurant Review ............................................. 7 Scene Around Town......................................... 10 Shop the Trail .................................................. 10 Trail Doctor ....................................................... 2 Wagging the Trail .............................................. 8 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly

JSPA advocates rescuing unwanted animals before buying from a breeder or pet store, while unwanted animals are getting mistreated or euthanized every day across

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THEATER

CTD brings classic ‘Little Women’ to life

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Samantha McCurdy's art will be on display through Nov. 15.

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Award-winning Dallas native Max J. Swarner is an ideal casting choice for the new musical, “Little Women,” playing at Contemporary Theatre of Dallas (CTD) through Nov. 2. Purists of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel will not be disappointed. The production is true to the book, which takes the audience back to the Civil War era.

In his CTD debut as John Brooks, a handsome, charismatic suitor, Swarner glides through his role with ease and elegance. He’s a familiar talent in Dallas theaters, having appeared at Theatre 3 and Theatre Too, Dallas Summer Musicals, Uptown Players and Lyric Stage, among others. He was in “The Sound of Music” at Garland Civic Theater in 2002.

Photos by George Wada

Women share warmth at home, while Civil War rages. Clockwise from top left: Grace Loncar, Elizabeth McWhorter, Monique Abry, Angela Davis, Katie Moyes Williams

Swarner appeared in “Equus” at Uptown Players in 2010 and the longrunning, “I love you, You’re perfect, Now change” at Theatre Too. The actor’s favorite roles have been Jesus in “Godspell” at the Granbury Opera House and J. Pierrepont Finch in “How to Succeed in Business…” at Irving Community Theater’s MainStage.

Swarner got his start as a four-year-old, when he performed at Capers for Kids, which was at the time in Casa Linda Plaza. He says that when he was a little kid, the first time his Mom took him to a show, he immediately knew he wanted to “do that.”

Swarner said, “When I saw ‘Phantom of the Opera’ at Fort Worth’s Bass Hall, I knew my dream role was Phantom.” Swarner has been honored with a DFW Critics Forum award and three Column awards. The actor and his fiancé Kim Borge, who is also a local actor, reside in Dallas. He says his “day job” is the box office associate at Dallas Children’s Theater. He says about working with director Michael Serrecchia,

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CHARITY EVENT

‘Dancing for the Cure’ to benefit Komen Foundation

By Martha Gallier This year, Angels of Dance will be performing their third annual "Dancing for the Cure," for the benefit of the Susan G. Komen Foundation Dallas County Affiliate. The captivating dance show, which four cancer survivors are dancing, will be performed at the City of Dallas Performance Hall on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m.

Angels of Dance, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization formed by professional and amateur ballroom dancers in the DFW Metroplex.

This is a totally volunteer organization that leverages their dancers' talent and joy of dancing to raise money for worthy causes.

Breast cancer strikes one in five women, and the money raised provides treatment for those who cannot afford it. Phyllis Kramer, the program's founder, launched the Photo by Milton Adams program in 2011 as a dedicaMichelle Walters and Gary tion to her best friend from Rogers performed at last seventh grade and her friend's year's event. family who lost their lives to “There are four dancers that the disease. “I am so glad to have survived the disease and be doing what the dancers all love for a cause that is so vital are thrilled to be dancing in the event.” to all women,” Kramer said.

“Dancing for the Cure” has the look and feel of “Dancing with the Stars,” without the competitive aspect. Professional and amateur ballroom dancers will perform 39 dance sets including swing, salsa, waltz, tango, cha-cha, pasa doble, rumba, bolero, fox trot and others.

Each ticket holder receives a certificate for a free lesson from a professional dancer. Cost is $30 per ticket and available online at angelsofdance.net or by calling 214-871-5000. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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LIFE ON THE TRAIL

Chew on this for a while

By Dr. Beth Leermakers

chew my shoes, remote control, smart phone or library book. That sounds bethleermakersphd.com great in theory. However, given my limited dog trainOut of sight, out of ing skills and my even more mouth. limited tolerance for puppy If you’re a stress naughtiness, I’ve chosen the eater or drinker, turnpath of least resistance. I now ing to substances for “Hudson-proof” my house: I comfort, you may overclose my closet door, put the indulge when you’re remote and phone on a high stressed out. The resultshelf, and generally try to ing guilt and weight Dr. Beth Leermakers anticipate and head off any gain — or hangover trouble that Hudson may — then add to your find. Taking a stress, creating a vifew minutes to cious downward spiral do this saves my that may lead to eating shoes and greatly or drinking more. reduces my stress.

Some people think So, do yourthey need to have betself a favor. Walk ter willpower to resist through your tempting foods. A forhouse and find mer weight loss client your trouble carried a candy bar in spots: the candy her purse to prove to dish or cookie herself that she could rejar, potato chips, sist the temptation. Bad Photo by Debbi Daniels Photography ice cream or idea! It was only a matwine bottles that ter of time until she had Hudson call your name. a stressful day, missed Remove or move those temptations, lunch and went looking for that candy rather than rely on willpower.

By doing bar. Then she beat herself up for being so, you are not showing weakness. (“I weak and having no willpower, decided should be able to resist that food.”) she was a failure who could never sucInstead, you are showing strength ceed at weight loss and gave up. by acknowledging your challenges Eating a candy bar doesn’t mean and taking steps to conquer them. you’re a weak failure. In reality, most Dr. Brian Wansink, author of Slim by people will eat or drink something Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for they really like if they have easy access Everyday Life, asserts that “willpower to it. Instead of trying to figure out is hard and has to last a lifetime.” how to get more willpower, make your Wansink suggests that people tweak home environment safer by keeping those tempting foods out of your house small things in their homes, workplaces and schools so they eat less and (or putting them in a less-visible place if you must have them for your family). better, without having to think about My young foster dog Hudson is still it. Changing your environment is often in the chewing stage. Some dog people see CHEW on page 5 would insist that I teach Hudson not to

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

America decides to talk turkey and gobbles it up

By David Mullen

and chicken). All American sandwiches like the PB&J and BLT are SOL at numbers six and seven.

It’s a little too close to home Grilled cheese ranked eighth. when a former coworker of mine Even a veggie at 15 beats a meat10 years ago lived in ball sandwich at 22 the apartment complex or a PoBoy at 27. where nurse Nina Pham, And that’s a wrap, the second Ebola victim which ranked numin Dallas, lived … Get ber 14 … Is it odd by the Dallas Arboretum to anyone else, in for Pumpkin Village. this overly politiGot a tour last Thursday, cally correct world, and I was beaming like that Hoda Kotb and Linus from Peanuts Kathie Lee Gifford David Mullen are drinking wine (without the security blanket). One of the on the set of NBC’s coolest things in Dallas, especially “Today” show at 10 a.m. EDT? as the weather cools. The exhibit The FCC wants to fine broadcastruns through Nov. 26 … Is there ers that identify the Washington greater evidence at how homogfootball team as the “Redskins,” enized Americans are becoming but these two “Chatty Kathies” can than last week’s poll posted on get plowed on the air before noon?

Yahoo! of America’s favorite sand… Dallas’ first Banh Shop on 5629 wiches? Number one is turkey.

SMU Blvd. opened with great Turkey? “Jive Turkey!” as we used anticipation and unexpected conto say in the '70s. I am sure that a troversy. The brainchild of Yum! turkey sandwich goes great with Brands (Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza vanilla ice cream and whole milk.

Hut, etc.), the Vietnamese sandIt is as disturbing a survey as I wich shop’s initial outdoor sign have seen in some time. The sand- had a red star that was deemed wiches were ranked in a generic offensive and a reminder of the fashion, so a Pat’s or Gino’s Philly previous communist regime by cheese steak from Philadelphia, the Vietnamese community. A or a Beef on Weck from Schwabl’s generic sign was installed late last in West Seneca (Buffalo), NY, week. Sandwiches average $6.95 or a corned beef sandwich from … Being a baseball junkie, I have Brennan’s in Berkeley, Calif. or visited the fun and informative a soft shell crab sandwich from Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Lexington Market in Baltimore are Center on the campus of Montclair exempt. Apparently hamburgers State University in New Jersey. and hot dogs didn’t count either.

Someone else visited the museum The ham sandwich is number two, last week, broke in and stole many followed by chicken, sub and deli priceless items, including Berra’s salad (I assume that means tuna World Series rings, countless game david@katytrailweekly.com

used bats and MVP trophies. The police are on the case, saying I presume, “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.” … Restaurant scene continues to change in Dallas. Herrera’s Café, forced to close on Maple Avenue, closed the Mockingbird Station location as well. The new “original” Herrera’s, about to open on Sylvan Avenue, looks promising.

A California chain, Paul Martin’s, which looks much like a Houston’s, er, Hillstone, is slated to move on Oak Lawn Avenue next to Inwood National Bank in the former Souper Salad space. And I can’t wait for OSO, headed by popular chef Kelly Hightower, to open at Preston Road and Forest Lane. I will go above Northwest Highway for that place … I am a huge fan of Uber, the car service, yet have discovered some negative comments on social media. I have never had an issue until recently. Last week, I used Uber to go to the Fair Park area for a cocktail. On my return home, the driver “inadvertently” entered a $5 charge and was unable to remove it. He apologized and said he would give me the money back but was carrying no cash. He asked me where an ATM was located nearby, and that he would put the money in my mail slot. I directed him and agreed to his proposal, having no alternative.

The next day, there was no money.

I have been scammed before, I thought, and it won’t be the last time. The following day, when I went to my mail slot, there was a $5 bill and a note saying “Sorry for the inconvenience.” I smiled the rest of the day.

TRAIL DOCTOR

Hernias can be commonly found in the esophagus

By Dr. Kimberly Washington

Typically, hiatal hernias are asymptomatic; however, the most common symptom of hiatal washington.k@att.net hernias is reflux. Common reflux symptoms include burning substernal Hernias occur when organs chest pain, chronic cough, protrude through a natural or regurgitation or aspiration. man-made defect in the abdomiTypically, these symptoms, once nal cavity. Hiatal hernias occur they become persistent, lead the at the esophageal hiatus of the sufferer to a gastroenterologist. diaphragm. The diaphragm is a The patient will usually undermuscle that separates the chest go a esophagogastroduodenosfrom the abdomen. Its function is copy or EGD for short, where to contract and relax to assist with Dr. Kim Washington the gastroenterologist uses a breathing. The esophagus is the camera to evaluate the esophaorgan for which food transits from gus, stomach and the first porthe mouth to the stomach – through a contion of the small intestine. Hiatal hernias are genital defect in the diaphragm from the chest usually diagnosed this way, unfortunately the into the abdomen. significance of the hernia is determined by adHiatal hernias are fairly common, occurditional testing. ring in nearly 10 percent of the population.

There are four types of hiatal hernias, and each are treated essentially the same way from a surgical perspective. The first hurdle in management is determining if surgical repair is required. This is usually only necessary for smaller, seemingly-insignificant hiatal hernias. As previously stated, hiatal hernias are frequently asymptomatic. In order to determine if repair of the hiatal hernia is necessary, a pH probe study is usually necessary. With this study, a probe is inserted at the end of the esophagus, and the episodes of reflux and acidity of the contents are measured over a period of time.

Additionally, manometry may be required in which the muscle of the esophagus is evaluated to determine if it moves normally.

Those patients with significant hiatal hernias, frequent reflux as evidenced by pH probe study and normal esophageal motility on

manometry would be candidates for hiatal hernia repair. The procedure is typically performed laparoscopically with five or six incisions, largest being just more than one centimeter. Once the procedure is completed, the recovery time is rather short.

Those with significant symptoms preoperatively have remarkable post-operatively outcomes. Many of these patients have immediate and remarkable resolution of symptoms, especially those with significant regurgitation and aspiration pre-operatively. If you suffer from such symptoms, discuss them with your primary care physician who will get this process started — from diagnosis to treatment.

Dr. Kimberly Washington, a general surgeon at Highlander Surgical Associates in Arlington, maintains an interest in health education and advocacy.

Scottish Rite hires chief information officer

By Manny Mendoza

pediatric orthopaedic hospital’s world-class patient care, mediLeslie A. Clonch, cal education and research.

Jr., a leader in the de“I look forward to working velopment and implewith the medical team, adminmentation of health care istrators and staff to identify information systems, ways that information managethis week joined Texas ment and technology can best Scottish Rite Hospital for serve our mission of offering Children (TSRHC) as the best pediatric orthopaedic vice president and chief care possible,” he said.

Leslie A. Clonch, Jr. information officer.

Among his duties at “At a time when TSRHC, Clonch will be leadinformation technology is becoming ing the hospital’s effort to increase increasingly critical to high quality its use of electronic health records to health care, the hospital is thrilled to improve patient treatment, develop have an IT executive of Les’ caliber metrics that better measure the qualon our team,” said Robert L. Walker, ity, value and outcome of patient care, president and CEO of TSRHC. and create and manage an information Clonch will provide TSRHC with a systems strategic plan. He comes from strategic and tactical vision that ensures a similar position at the Augusta, Ga.the organization has an information based University Health Care System, systems infrastructure that supports the which operates hospitals and nursing

facilities serving patients in 25 counties in Georgia and South Carolina.

Before becoming vice president and chief information officer of the University Health Care System in 2011, Clonch was chief information officer at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas. He has also held executive positions at Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas; FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Pinehurst, N.C.; and Wuesthoff Health Systems in Rockledge, Fla. Clonch holds a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Harding University in Searcy, Ark., and a master’s in business administration from the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Fla. He is a member of the Health Information Management Systems Society and the College of Health Information Management Executives and holds certifications from both organizations.

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ACKELS' ANGLE

Nothing in sports like the World Series experience

Football final four far from final

By Chris Ackels

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By David Mullen

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hall closet and brought a television into class.

It was Thursday, Certainly we will Oct. 17, 1985, and I was be viewing anan account executive at other program TracyLocke advertisabout tide pools ing at the (then) Plaza of or Abraham the Americas in downLincoln on public town Dallas when a clitelevision. ent called. He worked for Not knowLabatt Brewing Company ing that Mr. of Canada, who owned Sevela was from the Toronto Blue Jays, and Queens, N.Y., Labatt Blue was my bigwe watched the gest account. He had two “Amazin’” Mets tickets to games one and win game five to two of the World Series finish off a monuin Kansas City, where the mental upset of Royals would face the the Baltimore cross-state rival St. Louis Orioles. That was Cardinals. quite a bonus, My client hated basebecause I had ball and knew that I was already snuck my passionate about the game. transistor radio He asked if I wanted the into class to listen tickets. Thanks to the Photo courtesy of MLB to the game. A miracle of a relatively new Kirk Gibson's only at bat in the 1988 World 22-year old Nolan business service called Federal Express, I had two Series was a home run that buried the A's. Ryan saved game three in the only World Series tickets in my World Series in hand on Friday. Saturday, the 1968 American League which he appeared. my 1983 Subaru DL was Champion Detroit Tigers.

Being a school kid in gassed up and ready for an Denny Mclain had won 30 Oakland, nothing was beteight hour drive to my first games — the last pitcher to ter than having our A’s team World Series game. Kansas do so — but it was portly win three straight World City, here I come.

Mickey Lolich, pitching on Series from 1972-74.

Epic My love for the Fall two days rest, who out dupersonalities — led by Classic was fostered many eled the 2-0 Gibson in game owner Charlie Finley — years before. I remember seven for a Tigers World the imposing Cardinal Bob Championship. Lolich would like Jim “Catfish” Hunter, Ken Holtzman, John “Blue Gibson pitch three games in go on to open a donut shop Moon” Odom, Vida Blue, the 1967 Series against the in Lake Orion, Mich.

Rollie Fingers, Joe Rudi, surprising Boston Red Sox. Back in those days, the Gene Tenace, Sal Bando, Even in black and white, you World Series games were “Campy” Campaneris and could see the steam come off played and televised during Reggie Jackson dominated. of the artificial turf at Busch the day. It wasn’t until 1971 But, while I went to all of Stadium in St. Louis. Gibson that the first night World the playoff games includwon all three in a series that Series game was played. In ing when Campy threw his went seven games and even hit sixth grade, on Thursday, bat at Detroit pitcher Lerrin a home run in the finale. I was Oct. 16, 1969, my teacher 8-years old, and I was hooked.

Mr. Paul Sevela, rolled I knew every player on see MULL on page 8 out the A/V cart from a

After two consecutive weekends of tumultuous upsets in college football, predictions and possibilities for the rest of the season have gotten more confusing and muddier. Only one thing has become clear: This is the perfect year to begin the long-awaited College Football Playoff.

It’s right around this time of year — after Week 8 of NCAA action — that the old BCS would release their first ranking. Given the madness at the top of this week’s AP Poll and USA Today Coaches’ Poll, there’s no telling what the computers might have spit out.

Let’s take a quick look at the nation’s Top 10 Photo courtesy of NCAA teams by analyzing where they stand now, what Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott hopes to be their remaining schedule holds, and what their number one at season's end. chances might be of visiting AT&T Stadium in Championship two years ago. Their best chance January. to make a statement comes this weekend against 1. Mississippi State No. 2 Florida state, though they will face two Back-to-back wins over Texas A&M and more ranked opponents in November (Arizona Auburn catapulted the Bulldogs to the No. 1 State and USC). spot. Including their earlier win over LSU, the 6. Auburn team from Starkville has three victories over Auburn fans should not take solace in a Top 10 opponents. Their remaining schedule in5-1 record.

Their first half schedule included cludes tough matches at Alabama (Nov. 15) and games against Louisiana Tech, San Jose State and at Ole Miss (Nov. 29).

Arkansas.

Their second half schedule includes 2. Florida State four games against Top 20 teams, including Their weak schedule includes only one win three on the road (Ole Miss, Alabama, Georgia over a ranked opponent. It was an overtime, and home against Texas A&M). Don’t expect win-by-a-hair game against Clemson, who is no Auburn to keep up this pace. longer ranked. The biggest test of the year comes 7. Alabama to town Oct. 18 in blue and gold uniforms, as After getting beat by Ole Miss, the Crimson Notre Dame might be Florida State’s last major Tide nearly threw another game to Arkansas obstacle to an undefeated season. last weekend.

This weekend’s match with Texas 3. Ole Miss A&M will tell us a lot about both teams.

Students tried taking down the goal posts 8. Michigan State Oct. 4 when Ole Miss beat Alabama, but the Sparty’s only hope is to win out in a weak Rebels looked even more impressive when they Big Ten, and pray that the SEC and Big XII beat trounced Texas A&M at Kyle Field last weekend. up on each other enough to allow their oneIf they can take care of business against Auburn loss schedule to sneak them in. Only one tough on Nov. 1, it could set up an incredible in-state game remains: Nov. 8 vs. Ohio State. rivalry matchup to end the season.

9. Oregon 4. Baylor The Pac 12 North is up for grabs, and will The nation’s highest-scoring offense put up be decided when Oregon takes on Stanford Nov. 61 points against TCU last week, but the Bears 1 and Utah Nov. 8. Winning out would certainly face a back-loaded schedule. They’ll face three put them in the playoff conversation. ranked opponents in their final four games, 10. Georgia including tilts against Oklahoma, Oklahoma A wild-card team with an uncharacteristiState and Kansas State. More than anything, this cally weak schedule for its conference. Only one speaks to the strength of the Big XII. ranked team remains on the Bulldog’s schedule, 5. Notre Dame and they will likely have to win the SEC for a The Irish are looking for redemption after shot at the title. being crushed by Alabama in the BCS National

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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event.

Oct. 17 – 24

103 Howell St. Dallas, 75207 214-389-5105

Caldwell Arte Exposicion – “Art of the Moment,” an exhibition of new artwork by Johan Manschot. Black and white dominate Manschot's work and symbolically represent light and dark, day and night, heaven and earth or hell, life and death, spirit and matter, transformation, meditation, enlightenment and more. FREE!

Oct. 17 – 25

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

Bath House Cultural Center – WingSpan Theatre presents “The Two Character Play” by Tennessee Williams. Two actors, a brother and sister — Felice and Clare — arrive on a deserted stage. They have been abandoned by their troupe and begin to enact “The Two Character Play.” Felice and Clare walk the fine line between what is real and what is illusion. Show times vary. Tickets $20-$22.

Oct. 17 – Nov. 26

8525 Garland Road Dallas, 75218 214-515-6500

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden – The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates Autumn at the Arboretum, one of the Southwest's largest fall festivals, featuring the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village with four storybook themed pumpkin houses, fall foliage and plenty of events.

Oct. 18

4711 Westside Drive Dallas, 75209 214-526-7291

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – Join the church and all lovers of animals for the annual Garage Sale fundraiser benefitting the CCC Dog Park. The dog park, voted “Best in Dallas” by the Dallas Observer in 2012, is a community park, and like the church, it is open to all. The sale begins at 9 a.m.

Oct. 18

8410 San Leandro Drive Dallas 75218 214-535-2077

Alex Sanger Elementary School Gym – Come to our huge Forest Hills Neighborhood Association garage sale.

Treasures galore! School is on the corner of St. Francis Ave. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m..

Oct. 22

7900 Northaven Road Dallas, 75230 214-739-2737

Jewish Community Center of Dallas – International bestselling author Pam Jenoff transports us back to 1940's Poland and the early years of the Nazi invasion. “The Winter Guest” paints a harrowing depiction of life during World War II, as two sisters explore love, sacrifice, and the unbearable choices that threaten to tear them apart.

7 p.m. FREE!

Oct. 30

17360 Coit Road Dallas, 75252 972-231-5362

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center – Participants will learn how to collect and utilize rainwater at home and have the opportunity to construct their very own 55-gallon rain barrel. Held in Building C (Pavilion). $50 per barrel. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Fri 10/17

Picture of the Week Strict rules about behavior at the Texas vs. OU game last Saturday at the Cotton Bowl.

Send us a photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!

Sat 10/18

Arthur Miller, b. 1915 Alan Jackson, b. 1958 Mike Judge, b. 1962 Ziggy Marley, b. 1968 Eminem, b. 1972 1888 – 1st issue of “National Geographic” on newsstands.

Chuck Berry, b. 1926 George C. Scott, b. 1927 Wendy Wasserstein, b. 1950 Wynton Marsalis, b. 1961 1867 – U.S. formally got Alaska from Russia.

Price: $7 million (2 cents per acre.)

Photo by David Mullen

Sun 10/19

Jack Anderson, b. 1922 John Lithgow, b. 1945 Jennifer Holliday, b. 1960 Amy Carter, b. 1967 Trey Parker, b. 1969 1781- British (Cornwallis) surrendered to U.S. (Washington) at Yorktown.

Mon 10/20

Charles Ives, b. 1874 Art Buchwald, b. 1925 Mickey Mantle, b. 1931 Viggo Mortensen, b. 1958 Snoop Dogg, b. 1971 1803 – U.S. Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase.

Tue 10/21

Alfred Nobel, b. 1833 Dizzie Gillespie, b. 1917 Malcolm Arnold, b. 1921 Carrie Fisher, b. 1956 1879 – Thomas Edison invented the electric light: it lasted 13 ½ hours before burning out.

Donors and volunteers

Wed 10/22

Curly Howard, b. 1903 Doris Lessing, b.

1919 Annette Funicello, b. 1942 Jonathan Lipnicki, b. 1990 1836 – Sam Houston inaugurated as 1st elected president of Texas.

Thu 10/23

Johnny Carson, b. 1925 Pelé, b. 1940 Ang Lee, b. 1954 Dwight Yoakam, b. 1956 Ryan Reynolds, b. 1976 1910 – Blanche Scott became 1st woman to fly solo in U.S.

show love and care in Dallas

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

By Sally Blanton

restore, construction, core, and office jobs. To learn more about becoming a volunteer or to attend Habitat University please contact aglover@dallas-habitat. org. (Our volunteers automatically teach awareness, such as “Habitat for Humanity is NOT a hand-out, etc.)

Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.

Q

What is your mission or highest purpose?

Habitat for Humanity seeks to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.

There is such a critical and growing need for simple, decent and affordable housing.

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How many people has Dallas Habitat served?

More than 1,400 low-income families, resulting in an investment of approximately $142 million in more than 25 neighborhoods, since 1986.

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What are your critical needs in the “besides money” donations?

Other than financial, our work is not possible without our dedicated corps of volunteers and we are always actively seeking new volunteer support.

Didn’t Dallas Habitat just have a huge benefit?

Our most ambitious event was a few days ago with thousands of volunteers building 30 new homes and repairing 20 additional existing homes. For 31 years former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, have committed a week to working with Habitat during the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. Wynonna and The Big Noise entertained at AT&T Stadium at our Building Hope Celebration Dinner.

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Q

Who were some involved Dallas community leaders that week?

Honorary Chairs Karen and Stephen Jones, Chairs Lynn and Allan McBee, Mayors Mike Rawlings and Betsy Price.

A Q

What sort of volunteer jobs are available?

Our volunteer experience is like no other. It has immediate impact. There are opportunities for every skill set:

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What do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?

Dallas Habitat doesn’t just build houses; we revitalize entire neighborhoods through engaging the community, empowering homeowners and transforming neighborhoods. When Habitat builds, it revitalizes a neighborhood, changing its trajectory — crime drops by 32 percent, 82 percent of children who grow up in a Habitat home graduate from school, the cycle of poverty is broken so that children are less likely to rely on welfare as adults.

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A Q

Who is a volunteer who always goes beyond the call of duty?

Greg McAllister, an attorney, has been a part of five home builds and attended five homeowner dedications. He says “It’s incredible to see the families realizing their goals.”

Q

What is rewarding about your job?

The impact and opportunities seen in clients.

Seeing clients empowered to gain self-sufficiency and achieve their goals to living a life free of violence, exploitation and abuse.

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Q

In a short paragraph, please tell how a specific person or family was helped.

Sakia Barnes works as an office manager and is the caretaker of her son, nephew and niece. Soon she will be out of a small apartment and will provide a safe, stable, and decent home for the family. Building equity and becoming a more involved leader in her community is equally important to her. This month she and her sister are working on their homes alongside sponsors, donors and community leaders.

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Melissa M. Cameron, with Dallas Habitat for eight years, answered our questions this week.

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OCTOBER 17 - 23, 2014

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

1. Part of PGA 6. Medicinal plant 10. Davis of "The Fly" 15. Winter coat

20. Crummy 21. Ike's missus 22. Defended a title 23. PC notee 24. "The Lion King" voice Cheech --

25. Teresa's town 26. Storm warning 27. Five, in combos 28. Ice zoomer 30. Plant growth medium

32. Matures, as fruit 33. Textile workers 35. Arizona tribe 36. Contented murmurs 39. Estuary

110. Discovery 111. Snare 112. GI mail drop 113. Dolphin habitat 115. Weed whackers 116. Mdse.

117. -- Dawn Chong 118. Organ part 120. Guitarist -- Paul 121. Cotton gin name 123. Droop 124. Black as night 125. Oregon, to Yves 127. Revises 129. Pull a muscle 131. Chariot race locales 135. Festive event 140. Like a new candle 141. Turn inside out 142. Sky blue 143. Kind of coverage 144. Reunion attendee 145. Bogart in "High Sierra" 146. Sort of tablet 147. Mr. Musberger 148. RBI and GNP 149. More crafty 150. John Lennon's wife 151. -- eyes (dice toss) DOWN 1. Mendicant's shout 2. Motel freebie 3. "You bet!"

4. Basket willows 5. Ms. Lauper 6. Fine cigar 7. Radiates 8. Peeve 9. Male adornment 10. Weightier 11. Moray catchers

FITNESS ON THE TRAIL

Trail, you will know where the large overlook is south of the Katy Trail Ice House. As It’s fall in Dallas. you look out over the overlook, you It’s finally that time will see a long sidewalk that comes of year when the air up the hill to your left. To your right is cool and crisp and is a set of stairs and another sidewe genuinely want to walk. You can jog to the park or be outside exercising. drive to the park itself.

The Katy Trail is the The Workout: There are tons place to go for jogging of variations of interval sprints but there is something you can do. My advice is to start even better waiting small. When you are used to jogfor you out there on Rob Lord ging on a flat surface at a steady the trail: hill sprints. speed, changing things up will Dallas is relatively flat shock your muscles. First make so hill running is not the norm here, but sure you are warmed up and have already it can be a great way to mix up your rou- broken a sweat. Next walk to the bottine. Not only will it make your workout tom of the hill. Use your watch to time less boring, but it will also be more of a yourself and see how fast you can make muscle building workout. So if you want it to the top. It’s ok if you can’t make it to to have legs more like a sprinter and less the top without a little walking. Whether like a marathon runner, give this a try. you’re walking or running, just see how Where: Reverchon park. This park is fast you can do it. Time your rest once located on the Katy Trail about a mile north you get to the top. You might do 5 sprints of the American Airlines Center. If you are to the top of the hill. Record your times familiar with the entire length of the Katy and rest intervals in your smartphone.

CHEW cont'd from page 2 easier and more effective than changing your eating behavior, especially in the heat of a stressful moment.

With Halloween right around the corner, plan how you’ll handle the candy. Will you buy candy you don’t like? Buy candy

The Schedule: Most people think that workouts make them stronger. This is not exactly true. Recovering from workouts make you stronger. Give yourself a couple of days in between hill sprints and then see if you can improve on your last performance. A good schedule would be this: Monday (hill sprints), Tuesday (slow and easy jog or walk for 20 minutes), Wednesday (off), Thursday (hill sprints), Friday (slow and easy jog or walk for 20 minutes), Saturday (Run for max distance in 30 minutes), Sunday (off). Pretty soon, you’ll have a great routine where you are constantly pushing yourself to new records.

There is no magic routine but the key is to record your results and improve on them. Allow yourself time to recover so you can improve. It’s great weather in Dallas. Let’s make the best of it and get in great shape before the holidays.

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

on Halloween day, and then get rid of the leftovers the next day?

Or give the trick-or-treaters something other than candy? You know yourself, so you know what will work best for you.

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YOUR STARS THIS WEEK

By Stella Wilder

The coming week will see many individuals juggling more than one major endeavor. Indeed, the ability to multitask will serve everyone well to some extent, especially those who are more accustomed to focusing their thoughts and energy singularly. Such focus is not, in the main, what is required at this time. Everyone will have a chance to shine by grabbing ahold of opportunities and exploiting them, appropriately and rationally, for his or her own good. In the end, the week has much to teach, and everyone can learn a thing or two about him or herself.

Some are likely to find themselves in situations that are unfamiliar, strange or challenging – what else is to be expected? But what makes this week different will be what lies beneath the surface: Symbols will count for much at this time, and interpretation will be key.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You mustn't let others take unfair advantage of you.

Know where your boundaries are, and make them clear to your friends. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – That which is most admirable will be truly compelling to you – though it is all just a matter of taste.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may feel as though someone is trying to goad you into making a decision that you would not otherwise make.

Hold your ground. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – The process is more important than the result. Be sure you schedule your time carefully.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You may have a tricky time of it as you try to get others to join you in an unusual effort. Your intentions must be transparent. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You may think it is easier simply to agree to what others suggest, but you may actually be making things more difficult.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You don't want another to dictate what you think about something unconventional.

You must assert your autonomy with care. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – Dividing your efforts into easily digestible parts is the key to success this week; don't try to do it all at once.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may not understand another's references at first, but later in the week you'll come to know just what he or she means – and why. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You

87. Tourist center of Japan 89. Peer Gynt creator 90. Monster's loch 91. "Wake Up Little --" 93. Apt. unit 97. Groan causers 98. Practically forever 99. Opened a crack 100. Fall guy 101. Orchestra member 102. Periods of time 103. Roswell crasher 105. City near Zurich 106. Meryl, in "Out of Africa" 107. He and she 109. Wild hives (2 wds.)

111. Psychic -- Cayce 114. Vine- -- cottages 115. Gold record 116. Dressed 119. Portray 121. Channelswimmer Gertrude -122. Antiseptic pioneer 123. Boom box sound 124. Young doctor 126. Large handbags 127. Abrasive mineral 128. Like some lizards 129. Crept away 130. Poets' feet 131. Attila's horde 132. No future -- -133. Earnest request 134. Almond-shaped 136. Opera's -- Pinza 137. Hunch 138. Moo companion 139. Statistician -- Silver

OFF THE MARK

A brutal workout off the Katy Trail

By Rob Lord

12. Big pitchers 13. Par for the course 14. Dirty Harry, e.g.

15. Enliven (2 wds.)

16. First name in flying 17. Sari wearer 18. Eartha -19. Wings, in botony 21. Succeed (2 wds.)

29. Bit of holly 31. Dorm denizen 34. Vocalist -- Sumac 36. Omnia vincit -37. Pavarotti piece 38. Knife handle 41. Wine casks 43. 10-4 buddy 44. Cyrus' realm, today 45. Blocks, as a stream 47. Designer label 48. Zilch 49. Piqued, plus 50. Get the point 51. Element no. 5 52. Colanders 55. Paddy crop 56. Dances to jazz 57. Wedding-vow word 58. Cronyn of "Cocoon" 60. Howls 62. Dog-paddle 64. Rock clinger 66. Spouted rhetoric 67. Officer wannabe 69. Trophy, often 70. Prior to 71. Double helix 74. Aerie hatchling 75. Trinket 77. Linen vestment 78. Jeer 79. Extremely cold 81. Elvis' birthplace 84. Fiery gem

must avoid lashing out or taking things so personally that you cut yourself off from others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) It's your turn to contribute to the current endeavor in a way that is wholly unique to you. The result could be quite memorable. (March 6-March 20) – You're seeing things in a long-term context when, in fact, you must consider them as they relate to the here and now.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You may have to steer conversation and activity toward the acknowledgment and accomplishment of certain goals. (April 5-April 19) – You may fall under the spell of one who is not quite what he or she seems to be. You'll learn a great deal very quickly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You'll have reason to give yourself a pat on the back as the week comes to a close if you follow your instincts and help another in need. (May 6-May 20) – You may not fully understand your connection to a certain friend until events show you what's really there.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You'll be concerned more with

Copyright 2014 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. things unsaid than said – and, on many occasions, more with what is undone than done. (June 7-June 20) – Others will be expecting you to step up and contribute, but are you really ready to put it on the line like that?

CANCER (June 21-July 7) Someone is likely to share his or her opinions in a way that has you seeing things in a new light. Will you be grateful, or resentful? (July 8-July 22) – You may be called upon to explain yourself. What you have to offer may take those around you by surprise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You may not fully appreciate what you are capable of until you begin to notice what happens around you as a result of your efforts. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – There are those who have the information you need, but they may be hard to get to.

Keep trying!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You can do some serious damage without being fully aware of it unless you make a conscious effort to avoid a volatile situation. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You'll find that much more than expected is accessible to you, and your knowledge expands as a result.

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ACROSS

40. Newlywed title 41. Sweater front 42. Etching fluid 46. CAT scan relative 47. Morse click 48. Its HQ is Houston 51. Minstrels 53. Car grill cover 54. BP platform (2 wds.)

56. Bringer of ill 57. Scrapbook item 59. Girder (2 wds.)

61. Math figure 62. Papyrus or bulrush 63. What we have 64. Memorizes 65. Jimmy's big brother 67. 1950s crooner 68. Wall climber 69. Yield territory 72. "Road" movie locale 73. Kind of sale (hyph.)

76. Iron-rich range 80. Subject for Keats 81. Fill a pipe 82. Lemon drink 83. Klutz's mutter 85. -- cit. (footnote abbr.)

86. Goober 88. Music makers 92. Unfold, in verse 93. Rap music fan 94. Chest-beater 95. Asteroid zone 96. Kept informed 99. Lit incense to 102. Latin I verb 103. The -- suspects 104. Skylab's path 108. Louis L'Amour's "-- Sackett" 109. "Scent of a Woman" director

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By Candy Evans

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4420 Windsor Parkway in University Park is listed for $1,499,000.

and Asko dishwasher. The island is huge and topped with a beautiful marble slab. It’s the perfect spot for serving your charcuterie or your gourmet street tacos. The honed granite countertops feature two builtin sinks, which should be as basic a right as healthcare,

including a vegetable sink that could double as an ice bucket should you feel compelled to follow the champagne cocktail trend at your next bridal shower brunch. Of course, as from any Koonsman project, expect fabulous little details such as the glass-sided cabinets flanking the sink that show off your china collection. There’s also a little breakfast nook that is perfect for quick meals or doing homework.

The family room is large and features a huge bank of French doors that look out onto the well-appointed deck and patio. More on those later! Inside, though, you’ll notice that there’s enough room for oversized furniture and a baby grand piano.

That’s due to some majorly good planning. I love how

open this room feels without losing its warmth, which is achieved via the faux coffered ceiling. The bedrooms, all of which are upstairs, are all oversized. The master, though, is gigantic at 20 x 17. That gives you plenty of room for oversized furniture (hello, California King!) as well as room for a nice sitting area, which will make this bright and airy bedroom perfect as a post-hostess retreat. Kick your feet up with a cuppa tea and relax! You’ll be able to lounge in peace with plenty of warm sun rays drifting in through the tall arched windows. You can even curl up in one of the two window seats with a good book if that’s more your speed. One thing you can’t help but fall in love with in this romantic bedroom is the exposed beam ceiling with tongue-in-groove paneling. It is so divine!

The master bathroom was recently upgraded with bamboo flooring, a Victoria + Albert free-standing tub and a gorgeous frameless glass dual shower. The subway tile on the wall is so clean with a vintage feel, and I love the vanities in

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Time to get your “Om” on: Sunstone Yoga will host yoga sessions for fair attendees including children’s classes.

Brew Ha Ha: October isn’t October without some Octoberfest-type brew. Adults can chill out with a glass of vegan beer or vegan wine at the Trinity Hall beer garden booth.

For Little Sprouts: To keep the little ones happy, there are a variety of activities to keep them entertained, including face painting, a bounce house, kids’ yoga, story time and children-oriented cooking demonstrations.

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Learn Something New: Major influencers in the vegetarian and vegan community will be speaking. Pioneer in the raw food movement Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram, fashion industry game changer Joshua Katcher and chef/author Chef AJ are scheduled.

Food Contest: A little healthy competition is part of Fair events. Vendors will showcase their products around the fair to battle it out for the best vegetarian bite in the following categories: sweet, savory and drink.

The best thing about the Texas Veggie Fair is that it is free. Samples, giveaways and cool swag will be available throughout the fairgrounds. The first 400 people in the door will receive a goodie bag. — Robin D. Everson

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this bathroom, which offer just enough storage without being too overbearing. As Bo Parker says, this bathroom definitely brings the “wow” factor!

Now, let’s talk about what makes this backyard spectacular. It isn’t one or two things, it’s the combination and flow between all of the features.

The pool and spa are sexy, of course, with clean lines and plenty of steps for you to sit down with a daiquiri and cool off with your girlfriends. The built-in crushed glass gas fire pit is gorgeous and dramatic.

The built-in bar is fantastic and very functional. And of course, you definitely need to have a TV to watch the big game with your buds. When you put them all together, you have a space that is a true outdoor living room, with tons of different “stations” and “attractions” that will keep your home on the short list for the very best parties.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

New Indian grill keeps kabab-bab-babing along

By Sara Newberry My prayers have been answered!

There is now an Indian restaurant in my neighborhood! Shiva’s Bar and Grill opened in August of this year, and if they continue to provide the quality food and service that I experienced on my visits, the days of having to travel to the other side of Interstate 75 or north of I-635 for an Indian meal are a thing of the past.

The menu is pretty standard, so you’ll find favorites like Tikka Masala and Palak Paneer. But if you delve further into the menu, you might find a new favorite. If you have never tried dosa, Shiva’s is a good place to start. Dosa is a crisp crepe, filled with stewed potatoes or meat and rolled like a loose burrito. We tried the vegetable version ($12), and it was enough for four to share as a first course. The pancake was crisp and light, just as it should be; the filling was flavorful and well seasoned. We also tried the Assorted Appetizer Platter ($8), which was perfect for two of us. The vegetarian selection of bhaji, pakora, samosa, and a lentil donut called Metu Vada is highly recommended.

The meat-free entrees also stand out.

I suggest splashing out from the popular choice of Chicken Tikka Masala and choosing instead Paneer Tikka Masala ($14). The housemade cheese and tomatobased sauce are fantastic partners! This Tikka Masala sauce is rich and creamy, with just enough sweetness to balance out the subtle heat in the spices.

I love cauliflower (gobi), so I chose the Gobi and Paneer Manjurian ($16), or cauliflower and cheese with bell peppers, onions and chilies in a soy and

Photo by Sara Newberry

Lamb Rogan Josh and Cauliflower Manjurian at Shiva's chili sauce. It was delicious, with lightly fried cauliflower and paneer tossed in a tangy sweet and sour sauce. My husband and I both thought it kind of resembled Chinese sweet and sour, but with more Indian-inspired spices. I had a foreheadsmacking moment when I realized that “Manjurian” was actually a pronunciation of “Manchurian,” and that it was indeed an Indian version of Sweet and Sour. (I have tried Indian Chinese food before, but this dish was new to me!)

If meat is more your thing, the Mixed Grill for 2 ($30) will definitely satisfy. A platter of spiced tandoori-cooked protein ­— chicken, shrimp, and ground beef patties called seekh kabab — will please even the most committed carnivore. (My only complaint was that the

platter arrived covered in alfalfa sprouts, which I cannot stand. Next time I’ll know to ask the kitchen to leave them off.)

I was hesitant to order the vindaloo (I’m a little timid when it comes to heat), so chose Lamb Rogan Josh ($16), or lamb in a sour cream sauce with green onions.

The lamb was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the creamy and tangy sauce was rich and highly seasoned without being overly spicy.

Sometimes it seemed as though the kitchen and waitstaff didn’t communicate. Several dishes arrived at our table without the server being sure what they were (paneer tikka masalas was identified as chicken, meat samosas were delivered as the vegetable version).

Apart from these minor blips, the service was impressive, both friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. (At one point a server asked us to reconsider our choices of shared entrees; both were “dry” dishes, and he thought we’d prefer to have one with a sauce instead. It was the right decision.)

My problem with Indian food in the past is that once I’ve had it, I crave it even more. Both visits resulted in leftovers, so that definitely helped scratch the itch until I can return to Shiva’s. It won’t be too long.

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The greatness of Rathbun

By Dotty Griffith

dottykgriffith@gmail.com Kent Rathbun is one of the biggest chefs in Dallas. And we’re not just talking size.

Kent is a big deal guy in every way: talent, heart, savvy, instinct, business acumen and moxie.

Rathbun’s flagship restaurant, Abacus, Dotty Griffith celebrated its 15th anniversary in September.

Still riding high as one of Dallas top tier restaurants, Abacus was the start of Rathbun’s many ventures which now include: Jasper’s in Plano; Austin and The Woodlands (Houston area); catering; special events and his product line, Kent Rathbun Elements.

Today, Rathbun employs about 450 people, an amazing progression for a man whose career began as a 14-year-old dishwasher at Sambo’s in his native Kansas City, Mo. He quickly advanced to cook and from there it was on to the highly acclaimed Le Bonne Auberge where his mother worked as a maître‘d. He was a server assistant before he found a spot in the kitchen as an apprentice at age 17.

Kent, now 53, hit Dallas in 1990 where he worked with executive chef Dean Fearing at The Mansion on Turtle Creek. He quickly gained recognition as one of the rising stars at The Mansion and went on to make a name for himself at The Landmark Restaurant in the Melrose Hotel. In 1999, he launched Abacus and one of Dallas biggest, most successful culinary empires. His brother, Kevin, has similarly taken Atlanta.

Personal note: Kent recalls that I was “the first critic to review his food at The Mansion, eating lunch with Robin Leach (Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous). Dean was gracious enough to give me credit.” If anybody has fulfilled Leach’s trademark line, “champagne wishes and caviar dreams,” it is Kent. And BTW, lunch was mahvelous, dahling.

Kent recently agreed to a sit-down to reflect on his career.

Q: What’s been the biggest surprise?

A: I have to pinch myself. This is just a big dream. I am so surprised and happy about the respect and recognition of the brand. I credit the people who have worked with me for 20 years, for 15 years. In an industry with high turnover, we have so many people who’ve been with us over 5 years. I believe the first order of business is that the staff loves what they do.

People who are frustrated with their jobs show it. They wear it on their sleeves. Customers can read that. Customers would know if it we weren’t a happy place. With 450 employees, we understand how important the team is. You can have a catastrophe if your people aren’t happy.

Q: How do you zig when others zag?

A: We’re a team. Here there’s no back-ofthe-house versus front-of-the-house. The first time you send a chef out on the floor to solve a problem, they understand what the server is dealing with. Here’s a story I tell to every

team. One night at Abacus (where there’s an open kitchen), a waiter brought a steak back and the sous chef made a comment the guest heard. The guest shared it with me. I told the chef, we’re not here to judge. Go apologize.

We’re on display. What we say gets heard. If a customer wants a steak cooked up, cook it up.

Give them what they want. Even if the steak was cooked a perfect medium rare, give the customer what he wants. When a waiter relays a customer complaint, that’s just information.

Don’t take it personally. That’s a story I repeat all the time to eliminate the barrier between the front and back of the house. I encourage servers to share information from customers with the chefs. And I teach chefs don’t ever kill

75th Anniversary

of the Dedication of Arlington Hall in

Lee Park

MOVIES ON THE LAWN Photo by Kevin Marple

Famous Dallas chef Kent Rathbun. the messenger.

Q: Foodies love Restaurant Week. Not so with some restaurateurs. What’s your take?

A: A lot of people in our business find Restaurant Week challenging. We look at it differently. When else am I ever going to be able to see 5,000 people in 12 days at Abacus that might be there for the first time? It’s a time when lots of people get to touch and feel us. Restaurant Week can be challenging but at the end, we cut a huge check to help people.

(During DFW Restaurant Week, participating restaurants offer 3-course dinners and lunch menus for $35 or $45 with a portion of the proceeds going back to either the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas or Lena Pope Home in Fort Worth.) I live my life believing that the glass is half full. I never look at the downside.

Q: What does this Abacus anniversary mean to you?

A: Fifteen years in Dallas is huge. We change Abacus almost daily; the food, drinks and wine. Our mixology program is bigger than ever and we’ve won a lot of awards. At the same time, the (signature) lobster shooter will always be there. Our crowd has changed over the years. Today’s crowd is very young and vibrant. We still see our longtime customers, but new ones keep coming. Abacus is still relevant, a big part of the restaurant scene.

October 21st – Gone with the Wind

October 22nd – Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Movie begins at 7 p.m.

Movie begins at 7 p.m.

6 p.m. VIP Member Reception

6 p.m. VIP Member Reception

Movies are FREE and open to public.

Bring blankets, family and friends!

October 24th – Program & Luncheon at Arlington Hall featuring Gary Scott Director Emeritus of the National Park Service, 11:30 a.m., $75, reservations required www.leeparkconservancy.org (214) 521-2003 October 26th – Open House at Arlington Hall, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m., refreshments and tours, FREE and open to the public.

Visit www.leeparkconservancy.org or Robert E. Lee Park on Facebook for more information The Lee Park & Arlington Hall Conservancy’s mission is the thoughtful development and conservation of historic Lee Park & Arlington Hall.

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ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL

The backyard is not a babysitter

Consider the candy that you hand out

By Naima Montacer

info@rawbycaninesfirst.com Not a week goes by that a client or customer doesn’t ask me how to control a dog’s behavior when he is left by himself in the backyard. This week’s question comes from the owner of a young Springer Spaniel. “How do I train him not to dig in the backyard?”

The answer is simple. Do not leave your dog alone in the backyard. Last week I found a dog in a public park. I had her for four days before her owner was located. By all indications she had been out for a while. I think her owner believed that this 5lb, elderly and arthritic dog would never get the notion to leave the backyard. Considering the loose dogs and coyotes in east Dallas it is a miracle that I found her at all. A client wrote to me last week complaining that her backyard cushions were being destroyed by her dog. Knowing these Photo by Susan Strough clients and how they live I wondered This backyard gate was left open by a careless lawn care worker. why he decided to destroy a cushion when his family was always around to clients and friends lost his dog to a of the day. Clients will argue, “Dogs give him company and entertainment. pool drowning when his ol’ girl had should enjoy being outside,” “it’s not She informed me he was left in the become too arthritic and confused as fair to leave them crated on such a backyard without supervision while she fell into the pool when left in the beautiful day,” or “she has accidents in the family was busy indoors. backyard unsupervised. the house.” The list of excuses to not Regardless of how intelligent or You have much more control of keep them indoors is a long one. More how well-trained a dog may be a backyour indoor environment than you do often than not, people leave their dogs yard is not a babysitter. Dogs cannot your outdoor environment. The house outside because they fail to train them be controlled unless someone is there is a safer place for a dog properly. If it’s an issue of training to control them or unless they than exposed to the ele- you know where to find me. My client are confined to a safe area. ments outdoors when whose dog destroys the outdoor cushCushion destruction is one of no one is willing to ions wrote to me to say that she still the most benign things that supervise. My dog is not intended to leave her dog outdoors can take place when combinallowed a doggie door unsupervised and that she was going ing an unsupervised dog with or to be in the backyard to use a foul tasting spray on the a backyard. Over the years I’ve for more than a 5 mincushions to solve her problem. I’ve alseen trenches dug along the ute potty break. I guide ways maintained that those foul tastentire fence perimeter, cable his exercise and create ing sprays are gimmicks that rarely wires pulled from the house work, but if she is going to keep using and expensive outdoor patio Susan Strough his outdoor time with me involved. A walk on the backyard as a babysitter, I hope it furniture demolished. The list the trail, fetch in the works for her. I also hope the family of destruction goes on and on backyard or a swim at the lake ensures doesn’t encounter more misfortune but the more serious things that can that I’ve done my part as a dog owner caused by leaving the dog in the backhappen are things like poisonings by to provide him with the safe exercise yard for which they don’t make a foul spiteful neighbors, gates left open by tasting spray. service people and heat related deaths. he needs while allowing him some much needed Vitamin D. After these Susan Strough is an owner at I’ve seen the comical and the tragic needs have been met he can quietly RAW by Canines First and a dog when it comes to my clients using the rest in the house for the remainder trainer. backyard as a babysitter. One of my

LeGrow in the American League Championship Series against Detroit, I never went to a World Series game.

Jackson would later create World Series lore with three home runs on three consecutive pitches for the New York Yankees in 1977, just as Don Larsen did pitching the only perfect game in World Series history for the Yankees in 1956. Carlton Fisk willing his home run ball fair in 1975, Joe Carter walking off to give his Toronto team a “true” World Series Championship in 1993, Willie Mays making an over-the-shoulder catch in 1954, Bill Buckner letting the ball go through his legs in 1986 and light hitting Bill Mazeroski burying the Yankees with a solo home run in game seven giving the undermanned Pittsburgh Pirates a stunning victory are all World Series highlights replayed over and over.

I got to Oakland for the World Series in 1988, but of course that series will always be remembered for Kurt Gibson’s home run off Dennis Eckersley in game one in Dodger Stadium. I was back in Oakland in 1989 for games one and two of the Bay Bridge Series versus the San Francisco Giants which was a local kid’s dream come true. Twenty-five years ago Friday is the anniversary of game three, when at 5:04 p.m. the earth shook and World Series came to an abrupt halt.

I was back in Dallas and watched in horror as my hometown was crumbling.

Of course, despite it being a long time coming, we have our own local World Series experiences as well. Not much is mentioned about the 2010 World Series when the Texas Rangers were dominated by the Giants. But who can forget game six in the 2011 World series when the Rangers were twice one strike away from their first World Championship against the Cardinals. If Nellie Cruz had just caught that damn ball!

There is something pure about the World Series.

It’s not hyped up like the Super Bowl or the Final Four. You can scan the crowd for baseball legends and marvel watching batting practice, realizing how important these games are to a player and a community.

There have been more than 350,000 major league baseball games played since 1900. But in most cases, these are just ordinary baseball games. World Series memories live on forever.

the same path with more tigers in captivity than in the wild. The main cause of population deTrick-or-treat has a differcline is habitat loss, largely due to ent meaning for me. It’s not just palm oil plantations. about the costume; it’s about the Companies big and small candy you're handing out. Is it an have slashed and burned rainforenvironmental trick or an enviests in Indonesia to make room ronmental treat? to plant palm oil planWhat kind tations. The rainforest of candy are you destruction continues handing out for on even with the push Halloween? for sustainable palm If you stop by oil. Recently Nestle my house, I’ll be and Dunkin Donuts, handing out and amongst many other eating all kinds of companies, have pledged palm oil free canto transition over to dies. You can find utilizing only sustainNaima Montacer able palm oil in their the environmental treat palm oil free products. This would be candy; it just takes some investigreat news and is definitely betgation in the stores. ter than no limitations, however, The palm oil crisis is linked the sustainable palm oil industo all of us. We all ingest or put try in practice has problems. Big palm oil on our body in one form companies are using their weight or another everyday. Palm oil is to get around sustainable certifound in over 50 percent of grofication standards by behavior cery store products such as losuch as challenging the definitions, soaps, crackers, shampoo tion of deforestation and claimand, of course, candy. It’s an addi- ing it isn’t straightforward. In my tive in foods to provide Vitamin opinion, if you destroy habitat, A, make soap bubbly and make you destroy habitat. So, if you cut our chewy cookies soft. In the last down a tree, you cut down a tree.

30 years, palm oil has gone from Companies have now forced the being unheard of, to being conclassification of forest into high sumed in large quantities around quality and low quality to deterthe world. The quick palm oil rise mine what can be sacrificed. in our markets has caused major As you gear up for trickdevastation of rainforest habitats. or-treaters at your door, take a Every time we buy a product second to check out the candy with palm oil, we are supporting you’re handing out. The ingredithe destructive palm oil industry. ent list doesn’t spell it out for you In 2011, 90 percent of the either. Palm oil can be found as world’s supply of palm oil came over 30 different names on labels from Indonesia and Malaysia. such as palmitate, sodium lauPalm oil grows in a rainforest cli- ryl sulphate (often derived from mate, wet and warm. Rainforestpalm oil) and palm kernel oil. rescue.org, a nonprofit based out There are plenty of candy varietof Germany working to protect ies without palm oil; it just takes worldwide rain forests, estimates some investigation. a rainforest area the equivalent Halloween is a great time of of 300 soccer fields is being deyear to further explore the foods stroyed every hour. That’s right, you’re eating and how they conhuge tracts of rain forests are nect to our environment. Once being annihilated. Rainforests, you’ve figured out your palm oil full of remarkable species of free candy, take a peak at your plants and animals, such as the milk. Organic skim milk even charismatic tiger and a close rela- has palm oil. tive of humans, the orangutan.

Naima Montacer is a freeSome scientists speculate that lance writer and conservationorangutans will be extinct in the ist. View more at her website next 25 years, while tigers are on EnviroAdventures.com. @naimajeannette

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for shows including, “The Full Monty, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” “Sweeney Todd” and Dallas’ beloved “Avenue Q,” back on demand often at “Theatre Too.” Another award winner, Michael Robinson’s 19th century costumes for the women are nothing short of breathtaking. Each change is more exquisite than the last. He dressed the sisters in fresh, feminine satin and delicate, ecru lace, “tea-stained” linen, soft pastels of yellow, blue and peach, each

then sad in a heartbeat. She’s a loving sister and daughter, who’s new to the concept of “He’s such a pro. You can alromance. In each of her six solo ways tell when a production has vocals, she fills the theater with ‘Michael’s touch.’ so much energy that it feels like As a director, one of a much bigger theater and stage.

Serrecchia’s gifts is timing.

Hailing from New Orleans, This is a script that could easAbry’s been seen at Dallas ily be dragged out and flat, but Children’s Theater in Dallas, instead it’s quick, upbeat and and at a number of theaters in energetic. It keeps you engaged Oklahoma, where she attended and wondering what’s coming Oklahoma City University. next.

Grace Loncar’s Amy also Serrecchia uses video proshows great range as she majection to capture the book and tures from the bratty younger its Civil War timeframe. sister to a sophisticated He calls the technique, “A young woman, ready for hybrid of projected imlove. A student at Booker T. ages and animated video.”

Washington High School What the audience experifor the Performing and ences is pages of the book; Visual Arts (Booker T.), Civil War images, snowfall she recently performed and other effects on a large multiple roles in CTD’s screen behind the action, all “Working, a Musical.” She in sepia tone. It’s effective has performed in a numin setting the mood, while ber of KD Studio producpaying homage to the book. tions including, “Seussical” “I wanted the whole story to and “Thoroughly Modern feel as if it were coming off Millie.” the page. You are very limitBeth, played by Katie ed at CTD with sets because Moyes Williams, is the of space, and I thought this “sweet little sister,” who was the perfect answer,” transforms into a sick Monique Abry as fiesty Joan March in Serrecchia said. young woman believably.

"Little Women."

In New York, Serrecchia Williams has worked locally appeared in the original at Lyric Stage; PFamily Arts Broadway cast of “A Chorus with stunning details. Even the and she assistant-directed at Line.” For that and countsisters’ mother Marmee wears Denton Community Theatre. less other roles, direction and in one scene, what could otherElizabeth McWhorter’s choreography in New York, he wise be a matronly black dress Meg is just feisty enough to be garnered awards including the but, with its tiny ruffles and authentic and has a drop dead New York Drama Desk; New other detail, is striking. The gorgeous voice. McWhorter York Theatre; the MAC Award men’s period costumes are pure makes her CTD debut. Some along with others. class. of her favorite roles locally His choreography and diAs Jo, Monique Abry’s have been in “Into the Woods” rection have elevated countless range is almost hard to fathom. and “Seven Brides for Seven Dallas area productions and She moves from ecstatic to deBrothers.” She is a native have earned him recognition termined to willful, angry and Dallasite, who earned her BA

in Drama/Television/Film Performance at Oral Roberts University.

“Clever” is the best way to describe the remarkable sets, with which scenic designer Rodney Dobbs must have had a ball. He, along with director, Michael Serrecchia are masters at making the most of CTD’s small stage. The cozy set, filled with stacks and shelves of timeworn books creates the feel of an intimate space shared with the audience.

The score is pleasant, although not walking-awayhumming caliber. Some of the vocals, though, are spectacular.

Although the Broadway production of the original musical, “Little Women” boasted a heavyweight cast, starring Sutton Foster and Maureen McGovern, it closed after only four months. It was nominated in four Tony categories and a Drama Desk for Foster and McGovern.

“Little Women” will play at Contemporary Theatre of Dallas through Nov. 2. For tickets and information, visit contemporarytheatreofdallas.com

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PET cont'd from page 1 the country. Slaven puts his money where his mouth is, in thousands of ways.

“In the case of dogs, we go to shelters and test the animals for tactile response and food and ball drive, e.g., ‘Do they love treats? Do they like to play fetch?’” The perfect candidates are between one and four years old, they eat anything, they like it when you pet them, and they play fetch. “We don't look for specific breeds.” Slaven added, “We look for the ones that need a job!”

Generally speaking, the less adoptable an animal is to the average family, the more attractive it is to JSPA. According to Slaven, some trainers come and go within a year. “As kids, they always wanted to work with animals, but once they learn how much hard work goes into the job, they decide it’s not for them,” he said. Clearly, successful trainers have the passion for animals that keeps them committed. To say that Slaven is passionate about animals is a gross understatement. Slaven has trained a few thousand rescues during his 40 years in the profession.

He operates permanent exhibitions at Busch Gardens and at SeaWorld parks in Florida, California, Virginia and San Antonio, and among other theme parks across the country. At the Columbus (Ohio) zoo, JSPA has a permanent show, “Animals on Safari.” The training facility

is in St. Cloud, Fla. The entrepreneur has worked on films including, “Ace Ventura Pet Detective” and “That Darn Cat.” He’s made appearances with another well-known animal trainer, Jack Hanna.

Slaven supports a non-profit group home for unwell children with dogs and trainers.

Animals “audition” for their roles with a number of “behaviors” — which is what they are called, and not “tricks.” Cats are desirable if they climb on tall furniture.

Part of their audition is making it up a chair and a table to a reward of food. When a rescue dog jumps the fence at his home, trainers know he can jump high. They kick around metal garbage cans to see how the animal responds — with fear or play.

“If a dog loves treats though he eats well, he focuses on you and not other things going on around him. He’s saying, ‘I want to do these behaviors.’ If he really likes a ball and toys and walks with me, he’s usually an A+ dog.” The trainer continued, “With ducks, you can’t throw a ball, but you can give them a starting point and an end point, where the food is. They learn to trust you that the food will always be there. We build relationships with the animals.”

Some dogs are lap dogs. They are a “C” or “D.” When they don’t want to be trained, JSPA finds them a good home.

It sounds like trainers

have a colossal job. In addition to performing with the animals in shows, they’re responsible for carrying heavy kennels; exercising with the animals; grooming and trimming; cleaning and weighing every day; and administering medicine, taking them to the vet when necessary and setting up for the shows.

Crystalle Arvin is a manager and trainer, and she said about Slaven, “He is a phenomenal trainer with all different breeds. He’s a natural.

He understands the animals he works with. He teaches every animal how to bond.”

Arvin added that trainers are in a partnership with the animals. “It’s a conversation we have with them. They trust us. Our animals are our

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colleagues, and our staff is family,” she explained. She went on, “I love working for this company because of its high standard of care. We get into the field because we love animals. This isn’t just show business. Joel makes sure animals are taken care of regardless.”

Amic Gorlicki is another trainer, who said, “My favorite part of this job is going out to rescue animals. It’s a great feeling.”

Slaven said, “Trainers work 12 to 13 hours a day.

Who spends that much time with their pet?” On his staff, the shortest tenure is three years, and the longest has

been with the company 11 years. Obviously the trainers, like their boss, are passionate about animals.

JSPA doesn’t do outdoor shows in temperatures over 90 degrees. That rules out Texas in the summer!

What JSPA can teach animals to do is profound.

And it’s a win-win-win. The trainers love it, the audience loves it and most significantly, the animals love it.

Wild West Pet Palooza, produced exclusively for the State Fair of Texas, has daily performances at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. The show is free.

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Scene Around Town

By Society Editor Sally Blanton Annual Cabaret Gala

“Stay Focused”

Dallas Children’s Theater Fairmont Hotel

Yvonne Crum, Chair Marisa Huckin

Laurie Sands Harrison, Francis Harrison

Program for Disabled Teens Arlington Hall at Lee Park

Carolyn Lupton, John Clutts, Jean Lattimore

Singer Emmylou Harris

Sky Ranch Announcement Party Darren Woodson is Celebrity Chair Home of L.L. and Ka Cotter

Jamie Crosbie, Scott Theeringer, Ashlee Cherry

Meigs Miller, Rope Myers, Holden Myers, Alen Hinckley

“Outrageous Oral” The Dallas Way Speaker Event The Rose Room

Board members Robert Emery and Mike Anglin

First Anniversary Celebration Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden Dallas Arboretum

Hostess Ka Cotter, CEO Linda Paulk, Sue Beddingfield

Book Signing and Reception

Grand Opening Connecting Point of Park Cities Central Christian Church

Christi Urschel, Chance Urschel, Dr. Hal Urschel

Kevin Meyers, Howard Meyers, Rory Meyers, Craig Meyers

“100 Things To Do in Dallas and Fort Worth” Belmont Senior Living Community

Bob Lancaster, Christina Murzin, Sarah Olial, Nancy Himes, Janet Salazar, Kelly Schorr, Hollee Mills, Dr. Janie Hamner, Jo Ann Ryan, Jan Osborn

Authors Steve Richardson and Sally Blanton, Director Tara Arancibia, Author Andrea Alcorn

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NOTICE OF ELECTION (IN BRIEF) CITY OF DALLAS NOVEMBER 4, 2014 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTIES OF DALLAS, COLLIN AND DENTON CITY OF DALLAS

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TO THE RESIDENT QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a special election will be held within the City of Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., as provided in Ordinance No. 29376 calling the election, passed by the city council of the City of Dallas, Texas, set forth below and made a part hereof for all purposes. The special election is on the question of adopting amendments to the Charter of the City of Dallas.

IN WITNESS HEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name officially and affixed the seal of the City of Dallas, Texas, this the 8th day of October, 2014.

Rosa A. Rios, City Secretary For more information call 214-670-3738 ORDINANCE NO. 29376 (IN PART) An ordinance ordering a special election to be held in the city of Dallas on November 4, 2014 on the question of adopting amendments to the Charter of the City of Dallas; increasing the compensation of councilmembers to $60,000; increasing the compensation of the mayor to $80,000; deleting the requirement that the city council meet every week; allowing councilmembers to abstain from voting if required by law; clarifying when the mayor pro tem and the deputy mayor pro tem may discharge specific duties of the mayor; prohibiting municipal judges and board and commission members from running for other offices during the term for which they were appointed; deleting a prohibition on city employees running for elective public office; requiring the annual financial statements of the city to be audited annually by a registered public accounting firm; requiring monies received by the city to be deposited promptly; revising the redistricting process; removing municipal judges who become a candidate for public office; requiring the city auditor to submit a budget directly to city council; allowing an alternate notice authorized by city council rather than mailed notice of amendments to the thoroughfare plan that affect an area larger than one square mile and that does not increase the dimensional classification of a thoroughfare; prohibiting discrimination in city employment on the basis of color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic characteristics, national origin, disability, or military or veteran status; requiring that ballot propositions for bonds state the estimated amount of repayment including principal and interest and the purpose of the bonds; clarifying that passage of an ordinance or resolution does not constitute execution of a contract with the city; revising restrictions as to city officials and employees and exempting board and commission members from certain restrictions involving city contracts; making various technical amendments to conform to state law, conform to the city code, match actual practice, correct terms, correct spelling, clarify language, and correct cross-references; prescribing the form and wording of the ballot propositions; designating polling places; providing that only resident qualified voters are entitled to vote; providing for the use of an electronic voting system for early voting by personal appearance and a computerized voting system for voting on election day and for early voting by mail; providing for early voting locations; providing for an early voting ballot board to process early voting; providing for notice of the special election; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DALLAS: SECTION 1. That a special election is ordered to be held in the city of Dallas on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the city several propositions on whether the Charter of the City of Dallas should be amended. The proposed amendments will affect only the sections listed below.

SECTION 2. That electronic and computerized voting systems must be used for voting at and on the date of the special election in compliance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code, as amended, and the vote must be upon an official ballot prepared in such a manner as will permit the voters to vote “For” or “Against” the propositions submitted, with the propositions to be expressed on the official ballot in a form substantially as follows: PROPOSITION NO. 1 Requiring Additional Disclosures on Ballots for Bond Programs.

Shall Chapter XXI, Section 2 of the Dallas City Charter be amended to require that the ballot for the approval of a bond program must state the amount of bond issuance authorization, estimated amount of repayment including principal and interest based on current market conditions, and the purpose of the bonds?

PROPOSITION NO. 2 Revising Restrictions as to City Officials and Employees and Exempting Board and Commission Members from Certain Restrictions Involving City Contracts.

Shall Chapter XXII, Section 11 of the Dallas City Charter, which prohibits city officials and employees from having a financial interest in city contracts, be amended to exempt ownership of an interest of not more than 10 percent in a mutual or common fund; exempt non-negotiated, form contracts for general city services or benefits if the city services or benefits are made available to the city official or employee on the same terms that they are made available to the general public; and exempt board and commission members, but require that they comply with conflict of interest and ethics provisions in state law or the city code?

PROPOSITION NO. 3 Allowing Certain Changes to the Thoroughfare Plan Without Mailing Notice to Adjacent Property Owners.

Shall Chapter XV, Section 8 of the Dallas City Charter be amended to allow changes to the Thoroughfare Plan that affect any area larger than one square mile and that does not increase the dimensional classification of a thoroughfare to be noticed through an alternate notice authorized by city council?

PROPOSITION NO. 4 Amending the Provision for Nondiscrimination in City Employment.

Shall Chapter XVI, Section 16(a) of the Dallas City Charter be amended to include color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic characteristics, national origin, disability, and military or veteran status as additional classes for nondiscrimination in city employment?

PROPOSITION NO. 5 Requiring the City Council to Set the Annual Budget for the City Auditor Directly.

Shall Chapter XI, Section 2 of the Dallas City Charter be amended to require that the City Council shall set the annual budget for the city auditor’s office directly, rather than as a component of the city manager’s budget?

PROPOSITION NO. 6 Revising the Redistricting Process.

Shall Chapter IV, Section 5 of the Dallas City Charter be amended to revise the redistricting process to provide for appointment of the redistricting commission after the federal decennial census data are available; require that a person appointed to the redistricting commission be a registered voter; set guidelines for drawing district lines; prohibit city councilmember contact with redistricting commissioners regarding the redistricting process, except in open meetings; and require a written explanation, 72 hours public notice, and a three-fourths vote for city council to modify the district map proposed by the redistricting commission?

PROPOSITION NO. 7 Municipal Judges and Board and Commission Members Must Resign to Run for Other Offices.

Shall Chapter III, Section 17 and Chapter VIII, Section 4A of the Dallas City Charter be amended to clarify that the prohibition on running for other offices applies to municipal judges, all board and commission members, including Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) board members and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport board members; and to clarify that a municipal judge automatically resigns if the judge announces that he/she is a candidate for an elected office?

PROPOSITION NO. 8 Increasing Compensation for the Mayor and Councilmembers.

Shall Chapter III, Section 4(a) of the Dallas City Charter be amended to increase compensation for councilmembers to $60,000, effective upon the swearing in of city council members in June 2015, and for the mayor to $80,000, effective upon the swearing in as mayor of an individual who did not hold the office of mayor on November 4, 2014?

PROPOSITION NO. 9 Technical Amendments to Conform to State Law, City Code, and Actual Practices; to Correct Terms; to Correct Spelling; to Clarify Language, and to Correct Cross-References.

Shall Chapter III, Section 6; Chapter III, Section 10; Chapter III, Section 11; Chapter III, Section 17; Chapter III, Section 19; Chapter III, Section 20; Chapter XI, Section 4; Chapter XI, Section 5; Chapter XI, Section 6; Chapter XI, Section 8; Chapter XI, Section 11; Chapter XI, Section 13; Chapter XV, Section 1(2); Chapter XV, Section 7; Chapter XVI, Section 12(a), Chapter XVI, Section 12(c); Chapter XVI, Section 16(d); Chapter XIX, Section 1; Chapter XX, Section 2; Chapter XX, Section 11; Chapter XXII, Section 1; Chapter XXII, Section 11; and Chapter XXIV, Section 13(a) of the Dallas City Charter be amended to conform to state law, conform to the city code, match actual practices, correct terms, correct spelling, clarify language, correct cross-references, and other technical amendments?

SECTION 3. That the election must be held and conducted in the manner provided by law governing the holding of city charter elections by home rule cities of the State of Texas. The official ballots, together with such other election materials as are required by the Texas Election Code, as amended, must be printed in both the English and Spanish languages and must contain such provisions, markings, and language as may be required by law.

SECTION 4. That the boundaries of the election precincts in which the election is to be held are defined by Ordinance No. 20231, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 20741, 21350, 21579, 22343, 22693, 23348, 24800, 25696, 27484, 28147, 28937, and 29375. Locations of the polling places in the election precincts are listed below.

SECTION 5. That each voter must vote in the precinct in which the voter resides, and only resident qualified voters are entitled to vote.

SECTION 6. That a person qualified to vote and residing in the city of Dallas, but not within any precinct described in Ordinance No. 20231, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 20741, 21350, 21579, 22343, 22693, 23348, 24800, 25696, 27484, 28147, 28937, and 29375 may vote in the precinct nearest the person’s residence, and for that purpose the person’s residence will be considered as part of that city election precinct.

A person who has registered in a city election precinct, but whose residence is not in the city of Dallas, is not entitled to vote in the special election even though the person may own property subject to taxation in the city.

SECTION 7. That early voting by personal appearance will be by the use of an electronic voting system in accordance with the Texas Election Code, as amended.

That tallying of early voting by mail will be by the use of a computerized voting system in accordance with the Texas Election Code, as amended. Early voting will be conducted at the following main locations and at the other locations during the dates and times designated below.

Dallas County Records Building 509 Main Street Dallas, Texas 75202 Collin County Elections Administration Office 2010 Redbud Boulevard, Suite 102 McKinney, Texas 75069 Denton County Elections Administration Office 701 Kimberly Drive Denton, Texas 76208

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SECTION 8. Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than close of business on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. That applications for early voting ballots to be voted by mail must be mailed to: Early Voting Clerk Dallas County Elections Department 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 820 Dallas, Texas 75207

Collin County Elections Administration Office 2010 Redbud Boulevard, Suite 102 McKinney, Texas 75069 Denton County Elections Administration Office 701 Kimberly Drive Denton, Texas 76208 SECTION 9. That the early voting ballots will be processed by an early voting ballot board to be created in accordance with the Texas Election Code, as amended.

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SECTION 10. That the mayor shall give notice of the special election by causing the notice to be published in a newspaper within the city and posted on the city’s public meeting bulletin board in accordance with applicable state law governing notice of charter elections.

SECTION 11. That this ordinance will take effect immediately from and after its passage and publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Dallas, and it is accordingly so ordained.

ELECTION DAY VOTING LOCATIONS The most current list of voting locations for the City of Dallas election precincts on Election Day, November 4, 2014, is available in the Office of the City Secretary, and the status of a particular location may be checked by calling the City Secretary at (214) 670-3738 or accessing the following websites: • Office of the City Secretary: http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/cso/elections.html • Dallas County: http://www.dallascountyvotes.org/polling-locations/ • Collin County: http://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/election_information/Pages/election_day.aspx • Denton County: http://www.votedenton.com/election-day-information/election-day-polling-locations/ EARLY VOTING Early voting by personal appearance for the November 4, 2014 City of Dallas special election will be conducted at the early voting locations listed below. Any qualified voter of the City of Dallas may vote early by personal appearance at any of the listed locations. Early voting locations are subject to change. The most current list of voting locations is available in the City Secretary’s Office, and the status of a particular location may be checked by calling the City Secretary at (214) 670-3738 or accessing the City Secretary’s website at http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/cso/elections.html. Dates and times locations will be open for early voting are as follows, unless otherwise indicated: DATES AND TIMES OF EARLY VOTING October 20 - October 24 October 26

Dallas County

Collin County

(Monday through Friday) (Sunday)

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

October 25 October 27 - October 31

(Saturday) (Monday through Friday)

EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS

Location BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH (Replaces Lake Highland North Rec. Center) CHURCHILL RECREATION CENTER (Replaces Fretz Park Library) COCKRELL HILL CITY HALL CROSSWINDS HIGH SCHOOL DESOTO TOWN CENTER LIBRARY DUNCANVILLE LIBRARY EASTFIELD COLLEGE-PLEASANT GROVE CAMPUS (Replaces Prairie Creek Library) EL CENTRO COLLEGE-WEST CAMPUS (Replaces Dallas West Library) GRAUWYLER PARK RECREATION CENTER IRVING CITY HALL J. ERIK JONSSON LIBRARY JOSEY RANCH LIBRARY LAKESIDE ACTIVITY CENTER LANCASTER VET. MEMORIAL LIBRARY LOCHWOOD LIBRARY MARSH LANE BAPTIST CHURCH MARTIN LUTHER KING CORE BUILDING MARTIN WEISS RECREATION CENTER MOUNTAIN CREEK LIBRARY OAK CLIFF SUB COURTHOUSE OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH RECORDS BUILDING (Main Location) RICHARDSON CIVIC CENTER RICHLAND COLLEGE - GARLAND CAMPUS (Replaces Garland City Hall) ROWLETT CITY HALL ANNEX SACHSE HIGH SCHOOL SAMUELL GRAND RECREATION CENTER (Replaces St. Luke Community Life Center) SUNNYVALE TOWN HALL VALLEY RANCH LIBRARY VETERANS ADMIN. MEDICAL CENTER (Replaces Paul L. Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Library) Location

ALLEN MUNICIPAL COURTS FACILITY CARPENTER PARK RECREATION CENTER CELINA ISD ADMINISTRATION BLDG. CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH COLLIN COLLEGE - CENTRAL PARK CAMPUS COLLIN COLLEGE - PRESTON RIDGE CAMPUS COLLIN COLLEGE - SPRING CREEK CAMPUS COLLIN COLLEGE - HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER COLLIN COUNTY ELECTIONS (Main Location) FRISCO SENIOR CENTER HAGGARD LIBRARY HARRINGTON LIBRARY JOHN AND JUDY GAY LIBRARY LAVON CITY HALL LOVEJOY ISD ADMINISTRATION BLDG. MARIBELLE DAVIS LIBRARY MCKINNEY FIRE STATION #7 MURPHY CITY HALL OLD SETTLERS RECREATION CENTER PARKER CITY HALL PARR LIBRARY PLANO ISD ADMINISTRATION CENTER PRINCETON CITY HALL PROSPER MUNICIPAL CHAMBERS RENNER-FRANKFORD LIBRARY WYLIE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX LIBRARY

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Address 10101 WALNUT HILL LN.

City DALLAS

Zip 75238

6906 CHURCHILL WAY

DALLAS

75230

4125 W. CLARENDON 1100 N. CARRIER PKWY. 211 E. PLEASANT RUN RD. 201 JAMES COLLINS 802 S. BUCKNER BLVD.

DALLAS GRAND PRAIRIE DESOTO DUNCANVILLE DALLAS

75211 75050 75115 75116 75217

3330 N. HAMPTON RD.

DALLAS

75212

7780 HARRY HINES BLVD. 825 W. IRVING BLVD. 1515 YOUNG ST. 1700 KELLER SPRINGS 101 HOLLEY PARK DR. 1600 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY. 11221 LOCHWOOD BLVD. 10716 MARSH LN. 2922 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLVD. 1111 MARTINDELL AVE. 6102 MOUNTAIN CREEK 410 S. BECKLEY 7611 PARK LN. 509 MAIN ST. 411 W. ARAPAHO RD. 675 W. WALNUT ST.

DALLAS IRVING DALLAS CARROLLTON MESQUITE LANCASTER DALLAS DALLAS DALLAS DALLAS DALLAS DALLAS DALLAS DALLAS RICHARDSON GARLAND

75235 75060 75201 75006 75149 75134 75218 75229 75215 75211 75249 75203 75225 75202 75080 75040

4004 MAIN ST. 3901 MILES RD. 6200 EAST GRAND AVE.

ROWLETT SACHSE DALLAS

75088 75048 75223

127 COLLINS RD. 401 CIMARRON TRAIL 4500 S. LANCASTER

SUNNYVALE IRVING DALLAS

75182 75063 75216

Address

City

301 CENTURY PKWY. 6701 COIT RD. 205 S. COLORADO ST. 3101 COIT RD. 2200 W. UNIVERSITY DR. 9700 WADE BLVD. 2800 E. SPRING CREEK PKWY. 3452 SPUR 399 2010 REDBUD BLVD., STE. 102 6670 MOORE ST. 2501 COIT RD. 1501 18TH ST. 6861 W. ELDORADO PKWY. 120 SCHOOL RD. 259 COUNTRY CLUB 7501 INDEPENDENCE PKWY. 861 S. INDEPENDENCE PKWY. 206 N. MURPHY RD. 1201 E. LOUISIANA ST. 5700 E. PARKER RD. 6200 WINDHAVEN PKWY. 2700 W. 15TH ST. 123 W. PRINCETON DR. 108 W. BROADWAY ST. 6400 FRANKFORD RD. 300 COUNTRY CLUB RD.

ALLEN PLANO CELINA PLANO MCKINNEY FRISCO PLANO MCKINNEY MCKINNEY FRISCO PLANO PLANO MCKINNEY LAVON ALLEN PLANO MCKINNEY MURPHY MCKINNEY PARKER PLANO PLANO PRINCETON PROSPER DALLAS WYLIE

Zip

75013 75024 75009 75075 75071 75035 75074 75069 75069 75034 75075 75074 75070 75166 75002 75025 75070 75094 75069 75002 75093 75075 75407 75078 75252 75098

DATES AND TIMES FOR TEMPORARY BRANCH EARLY VOTING SITES IN COLLIN COUNTY LOCATIONS AND DATES

TIMES

• FARMERSVILLE CITY HALL, 205 S. MAIN ST., FARMERSVILLE, TEXAS 75442 • JOSEPHINE CITY HALL, 108 HUBBARD RD., JOSEPHINE, TEXAS 75164 October 20 - October 24 (Monday through Friday)

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• LUCAS CITY HALL, 665 COUNTRY CLUB RD., LUCAS, TEXAS 75002 • TEXAS STAR BANK, 402 W. WHITE ST., ANNA, TEXAS 75409 October 27 - October 31 (Monday through Friday)

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Important Note: Eligible Collin County registered voters (with an effective date of registration on or before November 4, 2014) may vote at any of the above early voting locations.

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EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS (continued)

Address 308 DENTON ST. 4220 N. JOSEY LN. 3300 CORINTH PKWY. 701 KIMBERLY DR.

Location

ARGYLE TOWN HALL CARROLLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY CORINTH CITY HALL DENTON COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE (Main Location) DOUBLE OAK TOWN HALL 320 WAKETON RD. FLOWER MOUND POLICE AND MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING 4150 KIRKPATRICK LN. FRISCO FIRE STATION #7 330 W. STONEBROOK PKWY. HIGHLAND VILLAGE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 1000 HIGHLAND VILLAGE RD. JUSTIN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 415 N. COLLEGE KRUM ISD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1200 BOBCAT BLVD. LAKE DALLAS CITY HALL 212 MAIN ST. LEWISVILLE MUNICIPAL ANNEX 1197 W. MAIN ST. LITTLE ELM RECREATION CENTER 303 MAIN ST. PILOT POINT SENIOR CENTER 310 S. WASHINGTON ST. STEVEN E. COPELAND GOVERNMENT CENTER 1400 FM 424 THE COLONY GOVERNMENT CENTER 6301 MAIN ST. TIMBERGLEN RECREATION CENTER 3810 TIMBERGLEN RD.

City ARGYLE CARROLLTON CORINTH DENTON

Zip 76226 75010 76208 76208

DOUBLE OAK FLOWER MOUND FRISCO HIGHLAND VILLAGE JUSTIN KRUM LAKE DALLAS LEWISVILLE LITTLE ELM PILOT POINT AUBREY THE COLONY DALLAS

75077 75028 75034 75077 76247 76249 75065 75067 75068 76258 76227 75056 75287

DATES AND TIMES FOR TEMPORARY VOTING LOCATIONS IN DENTON COUNTY LOCATIONS AND DATES

TIMES

• SANGER CHURCH OF CHRIST, 400 N. LOCUST ST., SANGER, TEXAS 76266 October 20 - October 24 (Monday through Friday) October 25 (Saturday) October 27 - October 28 (Monday and Tuesday) October 29 (Wednesday) October 30 - October 31 (Thursday and Friday)

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

• SVORE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 100 MUNICIPAL DR., TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS 76262 October 20 - October 24 (Monday through Friday) October 25 (Saturday) October 27 - October 31 (Monday through Friday)

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

• DENTON CIVIC CENTER, 321 E. MCKINNEY ST., DENTON, TEXAS 76201 October 20 - October 23 (Monday through Thursday) October 26 (Sunday) October 27 - October 31 (Monday through Friday)

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

• SYCAMORE HALL, 307 S. AVENUE B, DENTON , TEXAS 76201 October 27 - October 31 (Monday through Friday)

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

MOVIE TRAILER

Despite star power, ‘Men, Women & Children’ is a lifeless bore

By Chic DiCiccio @Chiccywood

After a string of excellent movies like “Up in the Air” and “Juno,” director Jason Reitman has hit a serious lull. “Young Adult” and “Labor Day” were commercial and critical failures and his latest, “Men, Women & Children” is dead on arrival.

This movie is dull, depressing and preying on the fears of, well, men, women and children. If there is a cliché out there, Reitman and screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson find it and use it with the subtlety of a jackhammer.

The movie opens with Emma Thompson (who is heard and never seen) narrating and telling a story about the Voyager satellite, essentially telling all of us that Earth is but a speck in the universe, and we are all fairly meaningless.

When your movie is this heavy handed, setting up human life in such a manner seems fairly silly.

If life is that without reason, why should any of us care about Don and Helen Truby's (Adam Sandler and Rosemarie DeWitt) lifeless marriage? If life is pointless, that means watching Patricia (Jennifer Garner) run her household and essentially place her daughter, Brandy (Kaitlyn Dever), under house arrest is nothing more than an exercise in futility.

“Men, Women & Children” is a two hour cautionary tale filled with exhausting characters and plot lines, all thrown together in one big effort to say: “Oh man, the Internet is a terrible place.”

Don is obsessed with online porn and when he discovers that his son is as well, he simply shrugs it off and goes about his day. Helen, sexually bored, hops on a website specifically created for married people who are looking for affairs.

There’s the struggle of Tim (Ansel Elgort), the star football player that has quit the team, much to the chagrin of his father, Kent (Dean Norris), whose wife has recently left him.

Need more depression? How about a young girl with an eating disorder? If that doesn’t do it for you, there is also the exceptionally creepy and vapid mom and daughter pair, Donna and Hannah Clint (Judy Greer and Oliva Crocicchia),

who are obsessed with celebrities.

Oh, they also have a seedy website in which Donna photographs Hannah in small amounts of clothing. In one of the most preposterous plot points in recent movie history, Donna seems to have zero clue that not only is this website a horrible idea but is also potentially illegal.

This is what “Men, Women, & Children” brings to the table.

If you are watching and waiting for someone to get their comeuppance, you’ve walked into the wrong movie. These characters learn nothing. There are a few moments in which a few characters realize their flaws, most notably with Norris and Greer’s characters, but not even close to enough for any sort of audience relief.

Reitman and Wilson have decided to scold us for two hours and preach about the evils of the iPhone and/or Blackberry. Not once does this movie imply that the actions and decisions of these people is the problem. Instead, the dark, evil cause of it all is the Internet.

“Men, Women & Children” is almost saying that if we were all unplugged, everyone would be blissfully happy, singing songs around a camp fire and doing trust falls.

These poor actors are left spewing heavy handed dialogue with absolutely zero levity or respite from the force-fed drama. Sandler, not exactly known for this type of work, seems so bored that it makes you wish for “Grown Ups 3.” He’s been, at the very least, decent in some of his other dramatic roles, but it’s painful to watch him awkwardly smile and stutter through this one.

If there is one reason to see “Men, Women & Children,” it would be the scenes shared with Dean Norris and Judy Greer. Their chemistry is fantastic and really the only joyous moments in the entire movie. Of course, by the end, that joy comes crashing down because God forbid that anyone in this particular movie universe have any promise of a happy future.

This is the final nail in the acting coffin of Jennifer Garner.

She seems to be the weak link in every drama she’s in and not only does she fill that role here;

Photos courtesy of Paramount Pictures

Kaitlyn Dever and Ansel Elgort star in the insipid "Men, Women & Children" now playing. she is so irritating that the second she speaks, you’ll cringe. There isn’t much to like about her overbearing mother character, which only makes her performance that much more grating.

Even the windows that pop up next to character’s smartphones

showing what they are saying or doing is tired. When a light-hearted, sweet, smart dramedy such as “Chef” uses the same technique to much greater effect, your overwrought “life lesson” is in serious trouble.

“Men, Women & Children” is

a dud of the highest order. Movies don’t need to tie everything up with a pretty bow and have everyone walk away smiling and holding hands in the end. In fact, that would make going to the movies a boring event.

But, in the case of this one, a little happiness wouldn’t hurt.

‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ is a jewel of a film The 1961 classic film, “Breakfast at Tiffany's” will be shown on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Magnolia Theatre at 3699 McKinney Ave. in the West Village in Uptown as part of the “Big Movie” series. Show times are 7:30 and 10 p.m.

Audrey Hepburn gives a signature performance as Holly Golightly, a complex young lady, in this adaptation of a Truman Capote short story. George Peppard plays the new neighbor, possible love interest. This film is directed by Blake Edwards, with Patricia Neal and Buddy Ebsen playing supporting roles. Also highlighted is the hauntingly beautiful, Oscar-winning song

Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures

“Moon River” by Henry Mancini.

“Breakfast at Tiffany's” was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Actress (Hepburn), Adapted Screenplay and Art Decoration. It won two Oscars for Best Song and Sound for a Dramatic or Comedic Production.

The upcoming films in the Tuesday night “Big Movie” program will be “Trick ‘R Treat,” “Harold and Maude,” “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?,” “Grand Prix,” “The Sound of Music,” “Die Hard,” “La Cage Aux Folles” and “Miracle on 34th Street.”

For more information, log on to landmarktheatres.com or call 214-520-0394. — Ken Freehill

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