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Historic Dallas gem celebrates 75 years

By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com

Photo by Kim Leeson

Mayor Mike Rawlings congratulates and thanks Brad Oldham and Christy Coltrin.

Encore Park — a multi-phased, multi-venue social innovation campus near Dallas Farmers Market in downtown Dallas — is being designed by The Stewpot of First Presbyterian Church to revitalize a long-neglected, but historically significant block of downtown Dallas and bring all cultures and walks of life together to experience and appreciate history, art, music and community gardening.

Encore Park’s cornerstone building sits at 508 Park, which was built in 1929 for Warner Brothers as a film exchange and distribution hub. It later housed a record business and recording studio. Over two days in 1937, Mississippi Delta blues legend Robert Johnson recorded his final songs and nearly half his total songs at 508 Park. Johnson’s work went on to influence other artists such as Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton. In total, 843 blues, jazz, western swing and Mexican recordings occurred at 508 Park by Robert Johnson and other legends such as Gene Autry, Bob Wills, The Light Crust

see WALLS on page 9

GED testing center to launch

Photo courtesy of Dallas Public Library

Ribbon cutting ceremony featured Adam Medrano, City Council Member; Kim Cocklin, Atmos Energy President & CEO; Sandra Doyle, Atmos Energy Director of Public Affairs; Monica Alonzo, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem; Philip Kingston, City Council Member and Chair of the Arts, Culture and Libraries Committee; A.C. Gonzalez, City of Dallas Manager and Jo Giudice, Director of Dallas Public Library on Oct. 29.

Groundbreaking grants from Atmos Energy and Institute of Museum and Library Services with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission will enable the Dallas Public Library to soon become the first library in Texas to host an official GED testing center for the public. Anyone — living in the U.S. — can take the exam at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library at 1515 Young St. — Gretchen Culver

In This Issue Ackels' Angle...................................................... 3 Along the Green Trail ........................................ 8 Charity Spotlight................................................ 4 Classifieds..........................................................11 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

Almost hidden among 90 acres in the heart of Dallas, on which 2,602 trees of 45 species rule, winds Turtle Creek.

The surrounding Turtle Creek Park and community is at the center of Oak Lawn, Uptown, parts of Highland Park and north of downtown Dallas.

Majestically nestled among the trees on the 17-acre Lee Park, anchored at Turtle Creek Boulevard and Lemmon Avenue stands a handsome and stately white Jeffersonian structure and the Robert E. Lee Park Arlington Hall Conservancy (Conservancy). This year is the Conservancy’s 75th anniversary.

The Conservancy was established as a nonprofit organization in 1995 by constituents of: The Dallas Southern Memorial Association, Oak Lawn Forum, The Turtle Creek Association, The Oak Lawn Committee and Dallas Tavern Guild. Its mission statement is: “The Lee Park & Arlington Hall Conservancy’s mission is the thoughtful development and conservation of historic Lee Park & Arlington Hall.”

Photos courtesy of Arlington Conservancy archives

General Robert E. Lee’s statue anchors Lee Park and Arlington Hall Conservancy, at 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd.

Dallas architect, Mark Lemmon designed Arlington Hall as a 2/3-scale replica of the Arlington House (formerly CustisLee Mansion), Robert E. Lee’s home in

Arlington, Va. The project took more than a year and was dedicated in 1939. A public

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THEATER REVIEW

'Miss Daisy' drives into your heart at Kalita Humphreys

By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com

The captive audience was on its feet following “Driving Miss Daisy” (DMD) at the Kalita Humphreys Theatre Friday night. The Dallas Theater Center’s (DTC) production will run through Nov. 16.

The Pulitzer Prizewinning play is based on the playwright, Alfred Uhry’s firsthand experience with his maternal grandmother and her driver. The story is about the decades-long relationship between a stubborn, Southern Jewish matriarch and her proud, African-American chauffeur and spans the civil rights movement of the midtwentieth century. The shift in southern racial attitudes between 1948 and 1973 is the

porch and as sweet as Magnolias in full bloom.

On Broadway, when “Driving Miss Daisy” first opened in 20102011, the triumvirate of Vanessa Redgrave, James Earl Jones and Boyd Gaines thrilled audiences. Hard as it may have been to follow that talented cast, the 1989 film of “Driving Miss Daisy” featured the powerhouse cast of Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman and Dan Aykroyd. The film garPhotos by Karen Almond nered four Oscars, inAnnalee Jefferies as Miss Daisy gives Hassan El-Amin’s Hoke a ride cluding best picture, for his money in “Driving Miss Daisy” at Kalita Humphreys by Dallas and was nominated for Theater Center through Nov. 16. and won an additional backdrop for their ride from Annalee Jefferies as Miss Daisy, 24 awards. It took home suspicion and mistrust to Hassan El-Amin as Hoke and the Golden Globe, American respect and affection.

James Crawford as Boolie is as see DAISY on page 11 The ensemble cast of tart as lemonade on the front

CHARITY

Costume collection creates community cause

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com The people at The Sorrento Dallas near Northwest Highway and Hillcrest Road have a serious case of the “boos.”

And that is a good thing.

Every year for more than a decade, the five story luxury residence has been collecting donations and Halloween costumes for underprivileged children at St. Philip’s School and Community Center, although it seems that the school has the whole celebration backwards.

“We call it ‘Neewolloh,” Benaye Y. Rogers, Chief Philanthropy Officer at St. Philip’s, said. “It is more of a harvest fest or fall festival. It is not spooky or scary.”

Led by St. Philip’s Board of Trustee at Large Member and Sorrento resident

Fredye Factor, with an the celebration, which assist from Sorrento takes place on Friday, employee Raheem Oct. 31 beginning at Ameer-Bey, The 5:00 p.m. and is open to Sorrento has been the community. keeping track of the St. Philip’s School costumes in the lobby, and Community and then making sure Center, located at 1600 that the costumes get Pennsylvania Ave. in to the school to benefit south Dallas, exists to those less fortunate. The enhance the lives of Photo by Raheem Ameer-Bey costumes are handed children and families out on Thursday before Costumes gather at The regardless of economic Sorrento for a trip to less fortu- background, but with Halloween. nate in south Dallas.

The ‘Neewolloh” particular emphasis on event provides a safe low and moderate inenvironment in the community cencome families, through educational exter for families and children that prefer cellence, Christian principles, and comnot to go out trick-or-treating at night. patible community services. For more Games and bounce houses will be part of information, call 214-421-5221.

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LIFE ON THE TRAIL

NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Step off the busy-go-round

By Dr. Beth Leermakers bethleermakersphd.com

Here’s how to avoid over-extending yourself:

Acknowledge your limits. Be “I'm so busy honest about how many meetings/ doing what I must parties/activities you can really hando that I don't have dle in a day or week. Consider your time for what I energy level throughout the day, the ought to do ... and I driving time and traffic involved and never get a chance the level of stress associated with to do what I want each event. Are you an extrovert who to do!” ­— Robert A. thrives on social interaction, or an Heinlein.

Dr. Beth Leermakers introvert who needs quiet time to In some circles re-charge? being busy is a badge of honor, a sign that you are imControl your schedule. Reschedule portant, capable or indispensable. Have you ever heard groups of (usually) women a meeting or flexible social event when possible. When a colleague or client sends talking about how much they have on a meeting request, don’t be afraid to sugtheir plate? The conversation almost gest an alternative, more convenient time. sounds like a competition: “I’m busier Most people can relate to “I’d love to get than you are.” Do you really want to win that contest? When did stress and exhaus- together, but I’m swamped on Friday.

How about another day?” You have the tion become sought-after prizes? right to ask for what you need.

I am often tempted to pack too many Ask yourself “what’s the worst thing activities into my day. Unfortunately, time that can happen if I don’t make it to this pressure is one of my major stress trigevent?” Yes, you may miss a business or gers. I dislike being late, and I need some social opportunity. That may be a risk you down-time between social events to redecide to take, to preserve your energy charge my batteries. When I over-scope and reduce your stress.

— even if the activities are fun — I wind Say “no.” Decide which activities up feeling frazzled and drained. I recently or events to skip. An optional activity attended three networking events in one that’s a “should attend” instead of a “want day. Yes, it’s important to meet people to attend” may be a good one to miss. and make new business connections.

Prioritize the occasional or special events, However, by the time I got to the eveskipping the ongoing events that you can ning event, I was wiped out before I even pick up another week. walked in the door. The noisy, crowded room grated on my nerves, and I spent the Reward yourself for setting limits. entire time wishing I were at home sitting on the couch. With that negative attitude, Spend at least part of the time you save by saying no on doing something you want I wasn’t making a positive first impresto do — something fun or relaxing. Resist sion. I wish I had resisted the temptation the urge to use the extra time for chores to squeeze in one more event that day. I or other “shoulds.” now have a two-networking-event-perDr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical day limit, to protect my energy. psychologist who specializes in stress manWith the busy holiday season approaching, now is the time to start setting agement and well-being seminars, retreats and coaching. Contact her at 214-923some limits to protect your time and en3766. Her monthly e-newsletter can be ergy and reduce your stress. Think about found at bethleermakersphd.com. your priorities, and practice saying “no.”

Don’t hate the player, hate the game

By David Mullen

how much you tip the barista.

I figured that they would have found a way to text it to you. No I hate Halloween. When human inside has ever said that. did adults take it over? It should And while I am at it, did we ever be for children and then later know the term “barista” before for dentists after Starbucks? … I hate the children’s teeth raw carrots … In rot from the candy. a major marketSaturday night, Oct. ing ploy, sources 25, I saw Batman say that “Wichita” and Wonder is going to offer Woman walking Denver Broncos down Lemmon quarterback Peyton Avenue. I guess Manning more he was cheating money to scream David Mullen their name than on Batgirl. I know what that feels like.

“Omaha” … I hate Curses! …. I hate school shootings. I don’t know if peas, except in split pea soup any news item disturbs me more ... I hate not knowing who is at … I’m not trying to be chippy, bat. Hey, San Francisco Giants, but this latest Frito Lay promoplease put names on the back tion has made me dippy. The of your home uniforms. I went Plano-based potato chip giant to the University of Californiathat dominates the category and Berkeley with Giants president still searches for ways to gain and CEO Larry Baer. Maybe I additional shelf space created will give him a call. Or maybe, a “Do Us A Flavor” promohe can send me a roster with tion where chip eaters voted for players names on it … I hate their favorite new flavor. Kettle distracted motorists. But I was Cooked Wasabi Ginger (sounds guilty as charged the other day gross) beat out Mango Salsa, when I drove by Starbucks on Cheddar Bacon Mac and Cheese Oak Lawn Avenue. I occasion(sounds good) and Cappuccino. ally visit Starbucks, which is a Cappuccino? The perfect potato national chain that sells coffee chip for those late night binges. with an attitude and that reAs Moe Howard would say as quires a credit application. My he slapped Larry Fine for snornearby Starbucks had a sign at ing: “Wake up and go to sleep!” the exit of the parking lot (which Believe it or not, original refits three cars, by the way) that mains the most popular flavor. read “Thank you and enjoy your What does that tell you … I hate beverage!” I had to laugh bemy smart phone. Why can my cause that is the first time that smart phone tell the world where statement has ever been associI am, but I have to push a butated with Starbucks, no matter ton to find out the weather? Or david@katytrailweekly.com

TRAIL DOCTOR

The facts about the Ebola virus

By Dr. Kimberly Washington

five species of Ebolavirus: Bundibugyo, Zaire, Sudan, Reston, and Tai Forest.

Bundibugyo, Zaire, and A topic on the hearts Sudan ebolaviruses are asand minds of local sociated with the outbreaks Texans and millions of reported in Africa over the others across the nation years. Zaire species is reis the Ebola outbreak. sponsible for the current Since Ebola was first outbreak in West African recognized and diagcountries of Guinea, Sierra nosed in Sudan and the Dr. Kim Washington Leone, and Libera.

Democratic Republic of The truth of the matCongo in the late 1970s, ter is that Ebola virus is it has consistently had a very high morspread from human to human through tality (or death) rate. The mortality rate broken skin or mucous membranes. from this disease has ranged from as These areas must come into contact with low as 25 percent (seen in earlier outblood, secretions, or other bodily fluids breaks in the 1980s) to as high as 90 of infected people. The important fact percent (seen in outbreaks in the 1990s). to know is that the virus can also live on Even the word “Ebola” spoken in the surfaces for up to three days, meaning public and in the news stirs up parathat surfaces containing infected bodily lyzing fear in the minds of Americans fluids are also a method of transmisdue to the unfortunate fatality from the sion. It is not uncommon for healthcare virus and the two nurses, now recovworkers to become infected with Ebola ered here in Dallas. virus due to the close contact they are With more knowledge, some of required to have with patients. This is, these fears can be relinquished. Ebola unfortunately, a workplace hazard. That Hemorrhagic Fever was the original is why strict precautions are necessary name for this disease. It describes the once a patient with Ebola virus begins more severe and highly fatal illness to exhibit symptoms. Prior to exhibitfrom this virus, which often charactering symptoms, those infected with the ized untreated disease. The virus was virus are not contagious. However, once first identified in 1976 in Nzara, Sudan symptoms begin, transmission of the and Yambuku, Democratic Republic of virus is possible. Even once recovered, Congo. The virus had a very high mormen can still transmit the virus through tality at this time because of the lack of their semen for up to seven weeks. appropriate medical support and late Symptoms of Ebola virus infecdiagnosis. It is believed that the origition typically take two days to three nal carriers of this virus were fruit bats. weeks to develop, which is why many These bats are thought to have transof the family members of the three mitted the virus to other animals such patients in Dallas are being quaranas chimpanzees, gorillas, and monkeys. tined for so long. Anytime during this At that point, close contact with these period symptoms can develop. These animals led to transmission to husymptoms include fever, fatigue, muscle mans. On a molecular level, there are cramps, headache, and sore throat. washington.k@att.net

BREVITY

OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 6, 2014

(Sounds a lot like the flu, you say? You would be correct. The flu, like many viruses, acts on the body in similar ways.)

However, unlike the flu, the symptoms of Ebola progress to vomiting, diarrhea, kidney and liver failure, and bleeding.

This, if left untreated, leads to death.

Ebola virus is diagnosed by a simple blood test, which will identify the actual viral DNA in the bloodstream. There is no vaccination for Ebola at this time, although there are some being tested. Many have heard about a physician who recovered from Ebola and has been donating blood to assist in the recovery of others who have been diagnosed here. The way this works is that his body produced antibodies to the virus when he was infected. These antibodies attack the virus and help the immune system fight the virus. Therefore, when he donates blood, the antibodies in his blood can also help the immune system of the other infected patients fight the virus in their body as well. Aside from these treatments, the other options are support — similar to what is done with the flu. We encourage fluids and rest and wait until the body overcomes the virus.

Prevention is key to decreasing deaths from this disease. That is mostly done through decreasing exposure to those infected. The debate is mostly political as to how this can be done in light of the frequent travel and humanitarian efforts by volunteers from America. In the meantime, when someone is diagnosed, extreme caution must be taken by the medical team to ensure it is not transmitted.

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

where I am at? … I hate paparazzi. The coverage on recent photos of Texas’ own Renee Zellweger’s new look was disgusting. She looks different. She is aging.

She had some work done. Let it rest. You had me at Botox …

I had a clog in my shower that was backing up into my tub. The plumbers came and fixed it. The moment they left, my bathroom sink clogged up ... Our Society Editor, Sally Blanton, sends me this random thought: ”I was watching cars go by on my somewhat busy street,” she texted. “They are all black, white or silver/grey. Not kidding. People are not into colors.” She did get me thinking. What are the most popular car colors in America?

I always lease a car that is silver on the outside with black interior because of my beloved and absolutely dreadful Oakland Raiders. Actually, one time I got a black exterior with silver on the inside. Anyway, according to Forbes, white is the most popular color for a car, followed by black, silver, gray (what’s the difference?), red, blue, brown/ beige (they didn’t combine silver and gray, but combined brown and beige?), yellow/gold, green and then everything else. Alright Sally, you can go to sleep now.

Counting sheep is much more effective that counting jeeps …

I hate the Ebola coverage. I am not downplaying the severity of the virus, but local media loves to create panic. An estimated 36,000 Americans die annually from the flu. Case closed. Have a nice day and don’t be hating.

More than $1 million raised for Scottish Rite Hospital More than 1,100 supporters of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) dined and danced under the stars at the hospital’s signature event, Treasure Street. The 19th edition of the annual fundraiser generated more than $1 million for patient care, bringing the total raised since the event launched in 1996 to $9 million.

Among the guests on Oct. 16 were 2014 Treasure Street chairs, Rick and Lori Ashmore Peters and the honorary chairs, Lori’s parents, Janie and Judge Joe Ashmore. Also attending were hospital leaders Robert Walker, Dr. Dan Sucato, J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Dr. Tony Herring and Dr. Karl Rathjen; the extended Carter family, including Dee and Dodge Carter, Syd and Margaret Carter and Bitsy and Harold Carter; 2012 Treasure Street co-chairs Betsy and Richard Eiseman; and hospital trustees.

Chef Kent Rathbun served farm-to-picnic-table delights, including Cuban-style pit-roasted whole pig, elotes style smoked corn, brisket and chicken sliders, jicama slaw, Grandma Minnie’s Fried Chicken, cream cheese-and-chive whipped potatoes and grilled vegetables, Gulf shrimp and Andouille sausage kabobs.

Emerald City Band entertained the crowd, and attendees bid on extravagant auction items, including two custom all-terrain hunting buggies that sold during the live auction conducted by Todd Whitthorne.

Treasure Street’s major 2014 sponsors included an anonymous donor of $50,000. — Manny Mendoza OUR MISSION Katy Trail Weekly is a community-friendly newspaper designed to inform and entertain the people in many diverse demographics who live and/or work in these neighborhoods. Much like the Katy Trail itself, Katy Trail Weekly is designed to help bring together the neighborhoods of Downtown, Uptown, Cedar Springs/Oak Lawn, the Design District, the Medical District and the Park Cities, as well as others. The newspaper is placed in local businesses, and other locations, for free pick-up by their patrons. We support this publication by providing ad space to local businesses who want an effective and affordable way to reach the Katy Trail area readers we attract and serve. We welcome participation in the paper through story and picture submissions, and we hope that you will join us in making this paper the best it can be.

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MULL IT OVER

ACKELS' ANGLE

This NBA season is all about change

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com Change is inevitable.

In November 1975, I saw Rickey Henderson run two kickoffs back for touchdown when his Oakland Technical High School Bulldogs broke a 29-game losing streak by beating the Oakland High Wildcats. Henderson wanted to play football as a career. His mother made him change to baseball.

Henderson was inducted to Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame in 2009.

I watched Tony Gonzalez slam dunk and sweep the boards as a power forward at the University of California. He changed his mind about a basketball career, sticking with football which led to a 17year career in the National Football League as a record setting tight end on his way

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eventually to Pro Football’s Hall of Fame.

I coached a little outfielder when he was in junior high school who never really mastered baseball, so he changed his concentration to basketball. Jason Kidd, who finished a Hall of Fame basketball career which included a championship with the Dallas Mavericks, will continue his coaching ambition after changing from the Brooklyn Nets to the Milwaukee Bucks.

The National Basketball Association experimented with 11-minute quarters in the preseason. Maverick Dirk Nowitzki wants to shorten the number of regular season. LeBron James took his talents back home to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Change is inevitable.

And in previewing the 2014-15 NBA season, things will be changing. The San

Antonio Spurs will not repeat as NBA champions.

The change in Cleveland will prevent that.

While the Eastern Conference remains anemic and the Western Conference full of excellent teams that will compete for the crown, the Cavaliers with eventual MVP James will emerge with the NBA title. But expect a lot of changes this season.

In addition to King James, Cleveland added Kevin Love in the offseason who should (with Kyrie Irving) be the perfect complement and create a new “Big Three,” only this time without Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. After years of dominance in the East, I look for the Heat to fail to make the playoffs.

In the Eastern Conference, Cleveland will be challenged by their Central Division rival Chicago Bulls who added forward Pau Gasol and are banking on a healthy Derrick Rose returning. The Cavaliers and the Bulls are the two best teams in the Eastern Conference. Indiana, without Paul George lost to a broken leg, Detroit and Milwaukee will all probably miss the playoffs as the Cavs and Bulls beat them up in the regular season.

The Atlantic Conference will once again be a mediocre mix of aging or no name players. The most anticipated move is in New York, where Phil Jackson returns to the bench to coach the Knicks, which immediately makes them better. The Toronto Raptors are solid and will win the Atlantic Division behind an improved center Jonas Valanciunas. Brooklyn picked up Jarrett Jack to

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Forward LeBron James.

For the Mavericks, the honeymoon is over

Photo by Danny Bollinger/Dallas Mavericks

Forward Chandler Parsons.

By Chris Ackels

Ch.ackels@gmail.com The Mavericks 2011 NBA Championship was this city’s first title in over a decade, and still its only title this century. With the memory of crowded streets at Victory Park still fresh in their minds, Dallas sports fans rightfully gave the Mavericks a three-year grace period; a hiatus from any form of questioning, doubt or frustration.

The 2012 first round departure at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t hurt so badly. Missing the playoffs in 2013 went almost without criticism. Last season’s squeak-in and quick exit was one final shrug. But after an active offseason and some major acquisitions, the Mavericks seem poised to get back in the championship conversation. And Dallas fans are ready to expect it again.

To casual fans, it may look like the Mavericks are just trying to bring back the old team. Center Tyson Chandler returns to Dallas this season, joining Devin Harris in the ranks of prodigal sons. The Mavs have reacquired J.J. Barea as well.

But it’s a different kind of team than the 2011 title group, and Rick Carlisle hopes to win in different ways.

Chandler brings a physical presence that has been missing since — well — since he left. The Mavericks need that presence, particularly on the defensive end. Dallas ranked 22 in the league last year in opponent field goal percentage, and ranked 20 in overall team defense (measured by opponent points-per-game). The Western Conference is loaded with talent in the paint, from the Lakers’ Dwight Howard to the Spurs’ Tim Duncan, and Dallas has to have better numbers defensively to compete.

Offense will be this team’s bread and butter, and Dallas has an opportunity to return the fast-paced, run-and-gun offense that was once it’s staple. The addition of Chandler Parsons from Houston and Jameer Nelson from Orlando should more than cover for losing Shawn Marion and Vince Carter. The Mavericks have younger, faster and more diverse players. Scoring numbers should certainly reflect that.

Parsons brings a versatility that most at his position don’t have. He’s one of just six players in the league who averaged 16 points, five rebounds and four assists last season (the list also includes names like LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kevin Love). Even at age 26, he may be the leader of this offense. Though he may not lead in points, expect him to be involved in just about any trip down the floor.

Nelson brings an assist-first attitude that, given the shooters on this roster, is exactly what Dallas needs at point guard. He averaged seven assists per game last year in Orlando and with one of the game’s best sharp shooters on his side this year, he has an opportunity to up that number.

Monta Ellis will again feature prominently in the offensive equation during his second season in Dallas. In partnering with Parsons and Nelson, he has new facilitators who can both move the ball and score points on their own, freeing up space for Dallas’ second leading scorer. By spreading the offensive threat, Ellis will almost certainly have more room to move.

A significant improvement to the offense is inevitable, as Carlisle looks to use newer, younger faces to push the pace and keep the ball moving. The style of play will remind Mavs fans of a “Big Three” era with Steve Nash and

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Oct. 31 – 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. 31

6121 Worth St. Dallas, 75214 214-670-1376

Lakewood Branch Library – Local author and humorist Rose-Mary Rumbley will discuss, ‘Superstitions.’ Doors open at 2:30 p.m. for seating and refreshments. Program at 3 p.m. Drawing for the book, “Knock on Wood & Other Superstitions” by Carole Potter. FREE!

Nov. 1

2443 Abrams Road Dallas, 75214 214-823-9623

Lakewood United Methodist Church – Craft Fair will include knitting, metal, glass, scrapbooking, toys, baked goods, crafted Indian jewelry, and much more. Please join us for a fun Saturday and do some early Christmas shopping. All net proceeds will be donated to The Firehouse Ministry to help disadvantaged children in East Dallas. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE!

Nov. 6

6525 Forest Lane Dallas, 75230 469-583-9530

Unity Church of Dallas – Come to our lecture “Healing on the Spiritual Path: A Physician’s Perspective.” Dr. M. Machacek-Dobay from Austria will present healings that are medically inexplicable, and individuals who have been healed will share their experiences. Participants can experience the healing force during this lecture. 7 p.m.

FREE!

Nov. 9

5100 Ross Ave. Dallas, 75206 214-887-6552

St. Matthew’s Cathedral Arts – Come to our Dallas Bach Family Concert, featuring baroque cello player Eric Smith. Hear for yourself how Bach’s amazing solo suites sound on a instrument from his time, and how the change of style and of the cello bow led to a different kind of music in the early Beethoven sonatas for cello. 4 p.m. FREE!

Nov. 11

4900 S. Lancaster Road Dallas, 75216 214-922-8885

Veterans Resource Center – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson will salute Texas veterans at a Veterans Appreciation Day celebration. The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, the Veterans Resource Center and the Homeless Veterans Services of Dallas will join. Call for more information. 3 p.m. FREE!

Nov. 13

6121 Worth St. Dallas, 75214 214-670-1376

Lakewood Branch Library – The public is invited to hear The Dallas Morning News investigative reporter and author Doug Swanson discuss his book, “Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion.” Program followed by book signing. Enter a free drawing for a copy of the book. 6 to 8 p.m. FREE! Fri 10/31

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Ethel Waters, b. 1896 Dale Evans, b. 1912 Dan Rather, b. 1931 Piper Perabo, b. 1944 1941 – Mount Rushmore was declared finished after 14 yrs of work.

Bill Anderson, b. 1937 Marcia Wallace, b. 1942 Kinky Friedman, b. 1944 Lyle Lovett, b. 1957 Toni Collette, b. 1972 1968 – MPAA began movie ratings: G, M, R, X.

Sun 11/02

Daylight Savings Time Ends Daniel Boone, b. 1734 Burt Lancaster, b. 1913 Shere Hite, b. 1942 k. d. lang, b. 1961 Nelly, b. 1974 1867 – Harper’s Bazaar magazine was 1st published.

Mon 11/03

Stephen F. Austin, b. 1793 James Reston, b. 1909 Charles Bronson, b. 1921 Roseanne Barr, b. 1952 Godzilla, b. 1954 1507 – Leonardo da Vinci commissioned to paint the “Mona Lisa.”

Tue 11/04

Election Day Will Rogers, b.

1914 Walter Cronkite, b. 1916 Art Carney, b. 1918 Laura Bush, b. 1946 Matthew McConaughey, b. 1969 1924 – Nellie Ross of Wyoming elected 1st woman governor in U.S.

Donors and volunteers

Wed 11/05

Eugene V. Debs, b. 1855 Vivien Leigh, b. 1913 Art Garfunkel, b. 1941 Sam Shepard, b. 1943 Tatum O’Neal, b. 1963 1895 – George Selden patented 1st gasolinedriven car.

Thu 11/06

John Philip Sousa, b. 1854 James Naismith, b. 1861 Sally Field, b. 1946 Ethan Hawke, b. 1970 Thandie Newton, b. 1972 1923 – 1st electric shaver patented by Col. Jacob Schick.

show love and care in Dallas

CHEMICAL AWARENESS RESOURCES & EDUCATION Free programs offered for substance abusers and their families

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

Q

What is your mission or highest purpose?

CARE (Chemical Awareness Resources & Education) serves as a confidential resource and ally to families, offering tools to educate and empower substance abusers and their loved ones to get help.

A

Collaborating with schools, civic, educational, government, business and private groups, CARE continues to extend its message of hope and recovery throughout the greater Dallas and Collin County areas, employing comprehensive courses and community outreach programs such as New Directions classes.

Q

How many clients are served each year?

Approximately 10,000 are served each.

A

Q

What percentage amount actually reaches those in need?

Eighty percent reaches those in need.

Q

A

Q

What are your critical needs now, besides money donations?

Increased awareness about how we support those struggling with drug and/or alcohol issues. Many families have no idea where to turn, and CARE desires to be the “go to” source.

A Q

What upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?

CARE 30th Annual Community Breakfast on Nov. 3 at 8 a.m. at the Omni Hotel, 555 S. Lamar St. Ticket prices start at $150.

A Q

Where are you located?

In Biggers Building, which is part of the Highland Park United Methodist Church facilities.

A

Tell us the name of a volunteer who always goes beyond the call of duty?

Charlie Carneal volunteers each month.

He never says “no” when asked to help with prevention and education programs.

A Q

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

We listen. So many people who are hurting due to addiction need a safe place to turn, and the first thing we do is listen to their story to help assess the situation. Secondly, we assure them they are not alone and then we guide them toward help.

A

Q

What is difficult about your job?

One thing is working with parents of adolescents who are struggling with substance abuse issues and seeing the parents remain in denial about the situation.

A

A

Q

What sort of volunteer jobs are available?

Everything from stuffing envelopes for mass mail-outs to professional volunteer speakers for our classes.

Q

How was a specific person or family helped?

CARE received a call from the mother of a 14-year-old male who had been removed from an athletic team due to a failed drug test. Two weeks later, the mother called to report her son had left home and was spiraling out of control and using drugs heavily. We were able to listen to the mother and connect her with another parent who had gone through something similar with her own child.

In addition, we connected the parent with a treatment center that fit the specific criteria she was seeking for her son. The mother was able to get her son into a treatment program, and he is currently doing well.

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Pam Murray, Executive Director of CARE, answered our questions this week.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ACROSS 1. Influence 5. Touches base (2 wds.)

11. Hoity-toity

(hyph.)

17. Wannabe prince 21. Crow's-nest cry 22. Rabbit-sized rodent 23. Scarab, to

Pharoah 24. Actress -- Olin 25. Now, to Caesar 26. Thrust forward 27. Light bulb's place 28. News article

29. Bakers' dozens 31. Dot 33. On edge 35. Lew of "Johnny Belinda" 36. Copy

37. Basin occupant 38. Young Cratchit 41. Foot, in zoology 42. Mountain lakes 43. Indy 500 month 44. Prudential rival 48. Was melodramatic 50. Eggs on 51. Spending limit 52. Win over 53. Golden Fleece princess 54. Like hushpuppies 55. Boa or python 57. None at all 58. Courtroom bargain 59. Gives a big smile 60. Secretive 61. Bedroom slipper 62. Sullivan and Asner 63. Friars' rooms 64. Kind of lettuce 65. Bridge guru 66. Axes 68. 31-day mo.

69. Kiosk buy, slangily 70. Withdraw 71. Big black dogs, for short 72. Crux 73. A thousand G's 74. Disdainful sniff 75. Known by few 78. Craven or Unseld 79. Fleetwood -80. Small lenses 84. "You might have a --!"

85. Quieted 87. Fender nicks 88. Back muscle 89. Explains further 90. West Indies native

PAGE 5 91. Recoil 92. Written reminder 93. Decent grade 94. Falcon 95. Gun, in a cop show 96. Not built-up 97. Vast multitudes 99. Selene's sister 100. Tierra del -101. Roman magistrate 102. Term paper 103. "That Girl" girl 104. Monte -105. Freight amts.

106. 900s, e.g.

107. Neutral and first 109. -- and ahead 110. Sacked 112. Packed 115. Somewhat vulgar 116. Defied gravity 120. Engineering toy 121."The Bathers" painter 123. Toughened 125. District 126. Fridge stick 127. Speech openers 128. Jotting down 129. Viking name 130. Applied henna 131. Flammable gas 132. Bribe, informally 133. "-- Dinah" DOWN 1. Breathe hard 2. "Nah!" 3. Actress -- Anderson 4. Spandex fiber 5. Narrow down 6. Sees eye to eye 7. Hoodlums, slangily 8. Has a late meal

FITNESS ON THE TRAIL

from your diet, like you will on this program, your body is forced to burn fat for fuel.

Losing 20 pounds When you do this, you produce of fat in six weeks is not a by-product in your urine easy, but it can be done. called ketones. If you are diaIn the last five months betic, or have compromised at my gym, I have seen kidney function, you don’t a dozen people accomwant to produce ketones in plish this task and keep your urine as this represents it off. Notice that the Rob Lord extra work for your kidneys. headline does not read But for healthy people, going “how to lose 20 pounds into ketosis is a great way to lose fat in six weeks” but rather, “20 pounds of quickly.

You can buy keto sticks at any fat”. There is a huge difference. I can pharmacy in the diabetic section. Every teach someone how to lose 20 pounds in morning you will urinate on a stick and three weeks but the honest truth is, up to see if you are producing any ketones. eight pounds of that weight is not fat but If you are producing ketones, you’re on the water weight associated with cutting track.

If not, you need to reevaluate your carbs. diet.

Step 1: Buy some keto sticks, a Step 2: Your diet. scale, a tape measure and a notebook.

I will keep this as simple as possible.

What are keto sticks? I’ll explain You can eat protein (meat and eggs), that shortly, but first let me explain why vegetables, one serving of nuts and one you need the scale, tape measure and serving of fruit per day. Because I’ve had notebook. You are going to measure and this conversation with countless clients, record your weight and waist measureI already know your next question; “Wait ment daily. Doing this is going to do two a second Rob, does this mean I can still things. First, it will help you stay motieat (fill in the blank)?”

No. Like I said, we vated, seeing a direct correlation between are going to keep this simple: meat, eggs, your diet and your fat loss. Secondly, you vegetables, one serving of fruit and one will be able to tweak your diet as needed serving of nuts daily.

Nothing else. to maintain the fat loss.

The most common mistake people Now, back to the keto sticks. They make when starting this diet is they are your accountability partner in your don’t eat enough. You need to stuff fat loss journey. When you cut carbs

yourself with eggs in the morning. You need to eat way more chicken than you're used to. The idea is not to starve yourself, but rather to keep your calories at nearly the same level that you are used to eating. The difference is the calories are now coming from protein and fat, and not carbs.

Since you are keeping close records of your fat loss in your notebook, you will notice subtle changes in the rate of your fat loss. You will learn that you don’t lose fat at a steady pace. Your weight might stay the same for four days in a row, and then lose three pounds overnight. This is normal. But you may notice that after three or four weeks, you stop losing weight. At this point, you will need to reduce the total amount of calories you are eating slightly. Make the reduction subtle, again you want to lose weight at a moderate pace, not starve.

Step 3: Keeping it off.

Want to get fat quick? Yo-yo diet.

Drop 20 pounds quickly then go back to eating whatever you want. If you do, you will be fatter than you were before the diet started. Why? Because your body adjusted to the diet. Your metabolism slowed down to accommodate your diet and now you're throwing all the calories back in with your uncontrolled consumption of carbs. The solution to this is

YOUR STARS THIS WEEK

By Stella Wilder

The coming week will present numerous new and adventurous situations – and many will discover that each of these will, in turn, open many doors and unveil opportunities that promise learning, profit, pleasure and a great deal of overall enjoyment. It matters very little what enterprise or endeavor an individual undertakes; the specifics are less important, in the main, than the eye-opening potential that each brings.

Everyone will have the chance to spread his or her wings and soar higher than ever before – provided, of course, that they are prepared and willing to accept certain inherent risks.

Recognition is in the offing for many individuals – not necessarily for anything new and different, but quite possibly for work done in the past that may have been considered routine at the time. Good work stands the test of time, of course – and this week, all manner of good work will receive kudos.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You're likely to receive word from afar that sends you off in a new direction – and quite willingly, too. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You should be able to avoid an awkward situation by proceeding according to plan and informing others of your intentions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) Your contribution to a group effort will make the difference to all involved. You know how to raise the bar! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – Your take on a certain situation will open the eyes of those around you to opportunities not yet widely recognized.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) The time has come for you to unveil the work you've been doing. Others will recognize and acknowledge its overall importance. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You can put your native charm to good use this week as you pave the way for the development of an important new endeavor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You must make the time to talk about issues that are usually not widely acknowledged. Future problems can be thus avoided.

(Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You'll share in the excitement a friend enjoys, and your generosity is likely to be rewarded.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) Give yourself time to find out just what is expected of you.

Something unofficial is likely to prove most important. (March 6-March 20) – You know how to present your ideas in such a way that you win the greatest

72. Hydrogen-atom lack 73. Out of one's mind 74. Explorer -- de Leon 75. Cochise or Geronimo 76. Cowboy meets 77. Mulled quaffs 78. Bleaches 79. Dads and brothers 80. Five, in Quito 81. Man of the cloth 82. Burrito kin 83. Like some kisses 85. Stockholm carrier 86. Bard's prince 87. Muralist -- Rivera 90. Guys and fellows 91. Handle with ease 92. Beauty pack 94. Entered data 95. Reduce to mush 96. Turn back the clock 98. Kind of sandwich 100. Saudi king 101. Make shorter 103. Passionate 104. College elective 105. Peps up 108. Lofty abode 109. Rigel's constellation 110. Anagram of afire 111. Bewildered 112. Clump of dirt 113. Bank on 114. Ess molding 115. Mr. Dithers' wife 116. Relative of a zither 117. Split 118. Camelot lady 119. Hockey feint 122. Ultimate degree 124. Hide -- hair

OFF THE MARK

Three simple steps for losing 20 pounds of fat in six weeks

By Rob Lord

9. Sporty truck 10. Filched 11. Surgical tools 12. It merged with BP 13. Canvasback 14. Genre 15. Wolfman Jack 16. Top story 17. Darted about 18. Nerve network 19. Rara avis 20. Strong, as venison 30. Hyper sort (2 wds.)

32. Med. staffers 34. U of U.N. fame 36. Comes unglued 37. Barking 38. Fermented soy cake 39. Shoe-lover Marcos 40. Unassuming 42. Crops, as a picture 43. -- arts 45. Job security 46. Boarded up 47. She's a Dahl 49. Reception 50. Where Asia begins 51. Like pottery 52. Navigator's dir.

54. Thick wools 55. Grand total 56. Festive night 59. Bathysphere explorer 60. Airport closer 61. Cappuccino flavor 63. Lama's melody 64. Cause a blister 65. Medieval tales 67. Lairds' households 68. Crocodile Dundee and mates 70. Blacken

possible support. The money will very likely follow.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You've reached an important milestone. Take the time to reflect on where you were, and what has gotten you where you are now. (April 5-April 19) – You can demonstrate to others that you deserve to be in the upper echelon. Don't accept less than you have coming to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You don't have to be longwinded to persuade others that your point of view is the right one. Hit the main points clearly.

(May 6-May 20) – You'll feel a sense of liberation as someone releases you from a past commitment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You may fear that you'll be overlooked, but there are already some who have their eyes on you. You can shine brightly.

(June 7-June 20) – Give another what he or she wants, and you're likely to get exactly what you want in return.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You'll be proud of another, and at the same time you'll be eager to discover just how you

see FITNESS on page 6 Copyright 2014 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. can forge a lasting collaboration. (July 8-July 22) – You'll find yourself on the edge, with the ability to balance carefully between two emotional extremes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You want to be sure that you are qualified for the task you have been assigned. Trust that your boss knows what he or she is doing! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Some may think you've taken on a bit too much, but you can surprise them all and acquit yourself well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) Focus on the things that come at you very quickly. You may not be able to recognize them all, but their import will be clear.

(Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You may not understand the significance of every message you receive until you have a chance to look back and review.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Your domestic situation may come under some scrutiny by those who don't understand your current lifestyle. Stay the course. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – Others will suggest you should try something else, but your current endeavor can surely pay off.

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By Candy Evans

years ago. Even homes in Bent Tree are up slightly, but those big pups in Preston Trails just Word comes that for the sit. And languish. month of August, Dallas-area Here’s another hot one: home prices posted a fantastic West Kessler. A lovely colleclittle bump at 7.3 pertion of architeccent year-over-year. turally diverse Case-Shiller’s Home homes on large Price Index report lots. And this shows enough of an 1962 mid-cenincrease in prices to tury modern warrant continued opat 900 Bison timism among sellers Trail doesn’t in our burg, where a disappoint. This shortage of inventory home has been Candace Evans remodeled from and slow-to-catchup new home buildthe floor to ers has made the market for the doors, all with top-notch homes in most price ranges materials that enhance and very competitive. maintain this home’s integrity.

That’s one of the highSolid core doors, architectural est increases nationwide, outlets, upgraded lighting — and over the national avereverything is just perfect and age, too, which is 5.5 percent. priced just right at $885,000.

According to the report, the There are four bedrooms median price of a pre-owned, and four full bathrooms, insingle-family home in North cluding two master suites, a Texas in August is up 7 percent half bath and more than 3,400 from the same period last year. square feet. The heavily landBut! This is very neighscaped lot is a third of an acre borhood specific. VERY. and sports sculpted lawn areas Homes in key school districts and tropical plantings, all of are booming. Homes in RISD which you can admire from double what they were a few the copious floor-to-ceiling

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FITNESS cont'd from page 5 not what you want to hear, but it works. You have to slowly reintroduce carbs back into your diet over an six additional weeks.

Start by adding an extra serving of fruit daily for two weeks. During the following two weeks, add a small serving of starchy carbs to your breakfast, maybe a small serving of oatmeal or potatoes. For the final two weeks of the six week carb reintroduction phase, add another small serving of carbs where you see fit. Just make sure to keep measuring your waist and stomach daily to see when you're consuming too much to maintain the weight loss.

Photos courtesy of Hewitt and Habgood Realty Group

900 Bison Trail is listed for $885,000.

windows throughout this beautiful home.

An outstanding home for an art aficionado, this sleek modern palace has museum finish walls and recessed lighting. It is ready and waiting to showcase your collection, with all of the clean, undressed windows with — Pella thermo windows with invisible screens, natch — and the gorgeous dark ebony hardwood floors that will only enhance your many works of art. The tall ceilings

We all love to eat, and most of us could stand to lose 15 to 20 pounds of fat. Like I always say, it’s not easy, but it is simple. If you really want to lose that fat, you can do it faster than you ever thought. I promise that the formula outlined in the article works; I have dozens of before and after pics of clients to back it up. But you have to really want to do it. If you are serious about dropping those 20 pounds, give the plan a shot and get ready to be asked your friends, “You look great!

What’s your secret?”

will help show off your unique furniture collection, too. And that fireplace in the family room is just perfect — the long hearth is a great place to showcase exceptional treasures.

In the kitchen, you’ll love hosting informal gatherings in this warm, easy-to-love space.

This is a kitchen for someone who adores cooking, with a gigantic granite eat-in island over beautiful maple-finish cabinets with modern Shakerstyle doors. It’s the perfect way

to play up the warm and cool tones in the slate tile floor. The countertops are granite and stainless steel, with a stainless steel backsplash that won’t lose its lustre with a good scrubbing after you’ve been experimenting in the kitchen.

Of course, as you’d expect, there are high-end stainless steel appliances, including a Viking range, a wine cooler and built-in SubZero refrigerator.

There are two master suites in this home, one of which is oversized at 20 x 15.

The other master is a tidge smaller at 18 x 14, but both have gorgeous windows that bring in plenty of diffuse light from the canopy of trees on this lot. Both bathrooms in the master suites are gorgeous, too, with luxury jetted tubs, frameless glass shower enclosures and spacious vanities.

Both suites have walk-in closets and access to the outdoors.

I do love the tile and vanity

scheme in the larger bathroom, which allows for separate vanity surfaces, which, in my mind, may be the key to long and healthy relationships.

In the backyard you’ll absolutely adore the lagoon-like pool that runs the length of this gorgeous home. How could you not love this beauty, with all of those long sexy lines? There’s a new board-on-board privacy fence and a large grassy yard, too. I can imagine the swank gatherings you can host back here, all of which would have to necessitate throwing open those patio doors and donning a bathing suit.

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Commemoration of Robert E. Lee statue at Lee Park, 1936.

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and private collaboration between the City of Dallas and the Conservancy funded a complete rehabilitation, renovation and expansion, which was completed in December 2002.

For the 75th anniversary in 2014, the Conservancy celebrated with a number of festivities from Oct. 12 through 26. Kicking off the occasion was the opening of a new ramp joining Lee Park to the Katy Trail, which was attended by about 300. The 400-foot steel ramp allows access to Lee Park from the Snyder’s Union plaza to Katy Trail’s midpoint.

There were 325 visitors who took advantage of Movies on the Lawn, which screened the 1939 classics, “Gone with the Wind” and “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” appropriately enough.

At a luncheon Friday, which opened with a bugle call to colors, Gary Scott, director emeritus of the National Park Service was the guest speaker, who linked the rich American history of Arlington House and its inspiration for Robert E. Lee Arlington Hall in a presentation that captivated the audience of 80 from start to finish.

Fifty guests attended Friday night’s private dinner, which recognized those who had worked on the Hall’s restoration as well as those working to care for it today and into the future. Guests included Gale Sliger, Pierce Allman and Gary Scott, the former chief historian for the National Park Service, Washington, D.C. district.

Sunday afternoon, the Conservancy hosted an open house at Arlington Hall at which docents and other storytellers gave tours to about 200 guests and shared the history and little-known facts of Arlington Hall and its early days in Dallas.

The Conservancy Chairman of the Board, Steve Sutcliffe explained, “Widely considered the heart of the Turtle Creek corridor, Arlington Hall has served as a popular venue for weddings and events for decades. It is only through the generous contributions of our donors, that Arlington Hall will be able to provide a place where Dallas residents and visitors can continue to make cherished memories for years to come.”

Gay Donnell has been president and CEO of the Conservancy for more than two years.

She said: “Through its board of directors, the Conservancy has enlisted the volunteer help

and oversight expertise of engineers, architects, attorneys, bankers, designers and project managers who actively participate in fulfilling the Conservancy’s mission of the continued preservation and enhancement of Arlington Hall and the park grounds on both sides of Turtle Creek Boulevard.”

Donnell added: “We’re lucky to have so many knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers on our board, who are generous with their time and not afraid to roll up their sleeves.”

Donnell has daunting goals for the Conservancy, which include increased utilization of volunteers and their skill sets. “If some volunteers wants to come over and dig in the dirt, they’re welcome. And we’ll be seeking volunteer support as we bring in more student groups from area schools. They can be invaluable in passing along the Conservancy’s rich history, and its ties to American history for which it is named.”

The president has plans to incorporate schools into the programming. She shared, “I have met with some DISD principals about bringing students to the grounds of Lee Park and into the Hall for a history class, but then also having them stay for a lunch where the students can be exposed to and practice necessary soft skills like conversation and table manners, along with the value of voluntarism … skills not typically taught in a classroom.”

Dec. 1, 5:30 to 8 p.m. the Conservancy will kick off the season with Light Up Lee Park, which will be open to the public at Lee Park and will have lights, music, fireworks and hot chocolate.

For the seventh year, the Conservancy will hold its signature event in 2015, Day at the Races. This year’s May 2 occasion will be hosted by the Lee Park Junior Conservancy, a group that is comprised of about 150, equally men and women, primarily 25 to 35, who work on fundraising, entertainment and social events.

Donnell shared: “The preservation of this iconic Dallas landmark would not be possible without the support of the community and our donors. The Conservancy is excited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the dedication of Arlington Hall with the community, and we look forward to celebrating 75 more years with future generations in Dallas.”

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Hofmann Hots ideal spot for delicious dining

By Sara Newberry Full disclosure: I do not love hot dogs. While I enjoy a handmade artisanal sausage and appreciate the summer tradition of a perfectly grilled dog, I rarely seek them out.

My husband, however, loves all of them. A standard bachelor meal for him is grilled hot links or brats. So he was thrilled when I suggested we visit Hofmann Hots in Trinity Groves.

Hofmann has been in business since 1879, when the sons of a German immigrant named Frank Hofmann started a retail sausage business in Syracuse, N.Y. They expanded to other parts of the country in 2013.

Eventually Phil Romano (and other hot dog lovers) invested in the business, bringing Hofmann wares to Dallas in February of the same year.

Walking in, you are immediately greeted by a much more extensive menu than one would expect at a hot dog restaurant. But that’s the catch with Hoffman Hots: they are much more than a hot dog restaurant. So much more that the “Hots” in the name is almost a misnomer.

Of course there is a large selection of dogs and kielbasa, ranging from the standards, served with a selection of traditional toppings (sauerkraut, chili

and cheese), to wackier options with toppings including Asian slaw, chutney or balsamic vinegar. My husband immediately went for his favorite, a kielbasa with sauerkraut ($4.95). He loved it; the smoky and mildy spicy sausage played very well with the pungent, crisp sauerkraut. The buns are New Englandstyle, which kind of resemble a folded piece of white bread. What this means is that there’s more crispy, buttery, toasted bread in every bite.

On another visit, he chose to experiment and ordered the Fajita Dog ($5.50), which is topped with grilled bell peppers and onions, jack cheese and chipotle ranch. He went with the German frank this time, and while it was a delicious specimen of a hot dog, the pairing was not a favorite.

Or it may have been that he was coveting my Hots Special Burger Dog ($7.95), which is a half-pound burger topped with crispy fried onions, tangy smoked gouda pimento spread and subtly spicy ranch dressing. I don’t blame him — it was crazy good. I begrudgingly gave him a bite, and I would bet that he’ll order it the next time we go.

Another non-hot dog option is the Sea Dog ($7.95), battered and fried cod topped with Asian slaw and tangy sauce and served in a buttery bun. This is what I’ll order again

when we go back. The cod was perfectly fried in its crisp batter, and the sweet-tart slaw added texture and acidity to what could have been an overwhelmingly rich sandwich. It was also huge — I couldn’t finish it.

I would be remiss if I didn’t suggest ordering a side of the madeto-order Tater Tots ($2.75). These crunchy little nuggets are what other tater tots aspire to be. Also stellar is the Chili Mac ($2.85). I’m a sucker for chili mac as it is, and this one scratches the itch for sure. (For science, we also sampled the plain Mac & Cheese, and while it was creamy and cheesy and all those good things, the Chili Mac is by far the more solid choice.)

If you’re going, you may as well do it up and order one of the thick custard shakes ($5.00). “Pulp Fiction” references aside, this Photo by Sara Newberry milkshake is definitely worth $5.

Served in the metal blender cup The Sauerkraut Dog and Sea Dog with sides of Chili Mac and Tater Tots at with a straw and a spoon, it’s thick Hofmann Hots. and creamy — the epitome of what HOFMANN HOTS a milkshake should be.

340 Singleton Boulevard I can see Hofmann Hots be214-760-9977 coming a regular stop in our rotation — it’s a fun, casual outing that hofmannhots.com Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. happens to include delicious eats, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. which is kind of ideal in my book.

LOOK INSIDE THE RESTAURANT

So&So's is hardly your average bar food place

By Dotty Griffith

dottykgriffith@gmail.com There’s a new chef guy to watch in Uptown. Nick Amoriello heats up the kitchen at the quizzically named So&So’s.

First impression is that Amoriello’s food is way better than it has to be. The space is a bar, restaurant and live music venue. That doesn’t usually auger well for food that aspires beyond burgers and hot wings. It’s got a funky, old San Francisco vibe reflected in the portraits of turn-

certainly achieved vegetables that is that goal with dishsilkier, smoother es like a white pizza and more satisfywith artichoke, ing, yet, still meetgoat cheese and ing the current a poached garlic menu requirement. cream sauce that Amoriello gave remains a high voltin to bar food conage taste memory. vention and added Dotty Griffith wings to the menu, Of course, he has some familiar but they’re not combinations in his thin-crust Buffalo-style. His are spicy, in repertoire. There’s a Margherita an Asian way, with five-spice pizza with grape tomatoes, seasoning and Sriracha.. fresh mozzarella and basil.

While there’s a beautiThere’s even a classic pepperoful two-fisted burger on ni for old-schoolers. the menu, there’s no steak.

But the fun for this chef Instead, Amoriello relies on

So&So's chef Nick Amoriello. the chicken and dumplings that translates as roast chicken with Parmesan gnocchi.

The chef ’s local work history is impressive. The Culinary Institute of America grad has worked at Nobu,

Photos by Steve Bither

Chicken and dumplings — Parmesan gnocchi, roasted chicken, mirepoix. of-the-century ivory-skinned women with wispy strawberry blonde hair, that sets the stage in a way that charms but doesn’t necessarily give you an indication of what’s to come.

Call So&So’s a gastropub, and the menu makes far more sense. Amoriello’s starters are inspired; pizzas surprising; and main entrees intriguing and inviting. Some of his menu omissions and additions are daring.

“I didn’t want to do just bar food,” Amoriello said. He’s

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comes with his unusual takes on familiar faves, and his willingness to do the unexpected.

Starting with celery. Amoriello isn’t afraid to use it as a garnish and as a distinct flavor accent.

“I don’t know why people don’t use celery more,” Amoriello explained. “We all cook with it and have it around. Why hide it?”

He’s an unabashed nonfan of traditional chickpea hummus. Instead, he uses good old Southern black-eyed peas for a hummus, served with pickled

a tomahawk Berkshire pork chop with cheese grits to satisfy the carnivores. His touch with seafood is deft. A red snapper with crispy skin was satiny and impeccably fresh.

Most of the dishes are designed for sharing, even the roasted avocado, a sort of deconstructed guacamole appetizer. It comes with cumin lime yogurt, which knocks plain sour cream in the dirt. The dish I’m going back for, now that the weather’s turning cooler, is

place that has something for everyone. Sometimes, trying to be everything to everyone means you aren’t much to anyone. Let’s hope that’s not So&So’s or Amoriello’s fate.

Located in the old Primo’s space on McKinney Avenue, So&So’s is hip yet multi-generational in terms of comfort and appeal. Nick’s menu is fun, daring, inviting and playful.

My question is: can a bar survive with food this good?

I hope the answer is yes.

Regardless of So&So’s fate, Amoriello is a chef to watch … and follow.

Driftwood and Central 214. He helped opened Meddlesome Moth, Blind Butcher and Mot Hai Ba. Now, he’s in charge of a kitchen and getting plenty of notice.

So&So’s touts itself as a

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Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

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WAGGING THE TRAIL

Dog anxiety can be prevented

By Susan Strough

event. In Bear’s case, I know what caused his anxiety and info@rawbycaninesfirst.com having this knowledge helps Anxiety is a thorn in the me troubleshoot his issue. side of dog training. It runs Chubs is a one-year-old rampant through our pet chocolate Labrador, bred by a dogs. It is a peculiar and curicaring and responsible breedous thing caused by anything er and raised by loving people. or nothing at all. It is my bigRegardless of Chubs’ gentle gest challenge in and careful upbringbreaking through ing, he displays anxibarriers when ety through his fear teaching dogs or of almost anything. their humans. I In a case like Chubs, would wager that I’m able to work one out of every with his anxiety in a 10 dogs I train general sense, which struggles with is easier for me, specific or general because I can take Susan Strough Chubs anywhere anxiety. Anxiety limits their life at any time to help and their world. It can negahim acclimate to our world. tively impact any aspect of While taking his supplement a dog’s life from riding in a designed to help relieve anxicar, walking down the street ety, I can take him to a dining or experiencing a social life patio, for instance, to help him of any kind. There are three become more comfortable in aspects to anxiety. There are his skin. the known reasons, unknown In both of these cases reasons and human influence. the human’s behavior factors Bear is a golden retriever in, making both situations who was getting through worse. In the case of Bear, the life swimmingly for the first attacked golden retriever, his year until he was attacked at owner has become so anxious a training class (not mine) about her dog starting a fight by another dog. This event that she aids in expediting a has set him up for a life of negative reaction in the way isolation. He is no longer she handles her dog during participating in any of his an inevitable interaction. In group activities so agilely. He the case of Chubs, his owner can’t walk the streets of his mindlessly pets him as he neighborhood without causdemands this repeatedly when ing conflict when confronted he is nervous (which is all the with strange dogs. Overall, time), and never requiring he has become agitated and him to find a way to cope with uncomfortable whenever he his anxiety. The anxiety of the is not inside his house. All of owners will grow until, as in these problems are caused by most cases, these people begin anxiety set into motion by one to avoid their dog’s triggers

Photo by Susan Strough

The author takes her students to dog-friendly stores to help them overcome anxiety. isolating their dog more and more, never challenging them to deal with what haunts them.

In any case of anxiety three things are needed.

First, it should be considered whether or not a dog will benefit from a supplement designed to assist in opening the dog’s mind for learning.

Second, great care must be taken to help the dog grow past his issues through participating in challenging situations that allow him to learn without being pushed too far. Third, the handler must consider her role in the dog’s outlook. Sometimes a soothing voice and soft touch go much further than a sharp

correction when a dog is worried. And sometimes it’s better to not interact with the dog at all during an anxious moment. An owner can also consider whether or not a supplement may benefit her as well when she is faced with situations in which she must be a source of calm for her dog.

A dog shouldn’t have to live his life always looking over his shoulder. There is a lot of help out there in dealing with anxiety. You can start today by being a calm emotional surrogate for your dog to help him overcome this nagging affliction.

Susan Strough is an owner at RAW by Canines First and a dog trainer.

ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL

Proper recycling remains important

By Naima Montacer

that doesn’t have on-site recycling, there are a number of recycling drop off locations around town. (dallascity@naimajeannette hall.com/sanitation/dropoff_locations.html) I would say 60 percent of the questions I reIn the blue curbside bins provided by the City of ceive center around recyclables. Mainly the quesDallas, you can recycle mixed paper (magazines and tions are about items you can and can not renewspapers), cardboard (cereal boxes and corrugated), cycle. Here is your quick reminder about where, metal cans, glass and plastics #1-5 and #7. Turn your how and why you should turn your trashcan into plastic container over and look for a small recycle symyour recycle can. bol. Inside the symbol, which is often hard to find, First, let’s refresh ourselves on why it’s imthere is a number. Plastics are categorized based on portant to recycle. The EPA estimates each perNaima Montacer that number, which essentially separates out different son generates more than four pounds of waste plastic structures. This means in the blue bins as long as every day. The University of Colorado put it in the items are clean you can put your milk cartons and other terms: “In a lifetime, the average American will throw soda bottles. No dirty or soiled items. Anything else can not away 600 times his or her adult weight in garbage.” We create a be recycled in the blue bins. That includes, no paper towels, no lot of waste. Although we use the saying “throw it away,” away metal hangers, no shredded paper and no plastic bags. has a place. Mostly, away is a landfill, but in some parts of the Frustrated yet? country and the world, it’s the ocean as well. In 2008, landThe bad news is that curbside collection here in Dallas fills were the second-largest source of human-related methane doesn’t accept everything. The good news is there is a place emissions in the U.S. that does! Recycle Revolution (RecycleRevolutionDallas.com) The recycling basics are different all over the country. located at 7600 Sovereign Row in the Design District is a colEvery city handles recyclables their own way, and what they lection center for otherwise non-recyclable items. They accept collect is based on the companies in the area that take the raw items such as Styrofoam, electronics, old shoes, wood and material, render it down and make new materials. For example, more. Due to mainly the transport, some items have a small fee the City of Dallas does not recycle Styrofoam, not because it associated with them. For about the cost of a coke, you can rest isn’t recyclable, but because there isn’t a local rendering plant easy knowing that big bag of Styrofoam will be recycled and for Styrofoam. won't contribute to the methane pollution caused by landfills.

Most cities, Dallas included, not only contract out the “We are the one stop shop” Maria Lott, director of growth recycling sorters, but also the recycling pick-ups. Not all cities and development for Recycle Revolution, said. Patrons can stop collect recyclables either, so we should feel lucky we have curb- by weekdays from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. with everything from used side pick up as residents of Dallas. If you live in an apartment oil to batteries. Do you own a restaurant? Recycle Revolution also picks up food waste from local businesses destined to be composted back into usable material.

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Faith in the City Pub Ministry — Tuesday 7:00 p.m. com. Terracycle is an upcycling Deborah Morgan-Stokes, Sr. Minister business centered in New Jersey www.edcc.org that provides free waste collecMunger Place Church tion programs for hard to recy5200 Bryan St., 75206 ………………...… 214-823-9929 cle materials. It’s simple: collect Worship Sundays: 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. items such as tape dispensers “Expect Great Things.” and candy wrappers, get free www.mungerplacechurch.org shipping and earn points that can be redeemed for a donation Oak Lawn United Methodist Church to a nonprofit organization or 3014 Oak Lawn Ave., 75219 ……………… 214-521-5197 school of your choice.

Sunday Worship: 9 and 11 am; 10 am Discipleship Hour; Noon each Wed. Brown Bag Communion Think about your trashcan Dr. Anna Hosemann-Butler, Senior Pastor at home, school and/or work. www.olumc.org How many items could be recycled through the curbside Wilshire Baptist Church collection, Recycle Revolution or 4316 Abrams Rd., 75214 .......................... 214-824-4531 Terracycle? There is a better way Worship Service Sunday: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. than tossing that item “away.”

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WALLS cont'd from page 1 Doughboys, Lolo Cavasos and more.

When The Stewpot at First Presbyterian Church purchased the Art Deco-styled 508 Park in 2011, the building had been vacant and vandalized for 20 years, with its history and potential boarded up. The Encore Park project preserves not only the architectural relic, but a special place and time in Dallas’ history.

Phase I of Encore Park publicly debuted with free programming last weekend in the first

three venues: • 508 Park’s exterior preservation work • The 508 Amphitheater that borrows its name from adjoining 508 Park. Designed

by Good Fulton & Farrell, the public venue will feature music, spoken word and dramatic performances, film screenings, Stewpot musician talent shows, special events and more. Blues artist Larry Lampkin headlined as the first public performer and was chosen to help “bring the blues back to Dallas.”

• The Encore Park Sculpture that features a 16-panel bronze

MULL cont'd from page 3 team with Deron Williams and Joe Johnson in the backcourt and is playoff bound. Boston hopes that Rajon Rondo can come back, but still looks like a team that will miss the playoffs. Philadelphia will try not to live up to its nickname as they try to avoid losing “76” games.

Both Washington and Charlotte are moving up, will pass the Heat and will make the playoffs from the Southeast Division. The Wizards John Wall is as exciting as they come.

The Hornets Kemba Walker is emerging as a top point guard.

Don’t expect much from Orlando or Atlanta.

The west is as wild as ever. A case can be made for the Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder, Spurs or Mavs all making it to the NBA Finals.

The Pacific Division will be a shootout between the Clippers and Warriors. The teams are creating an exciting rivalry. The Clippers have Chris Paul, and the Warriors have the one-two punch of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

Oklahoma City seems always on the verge of winning a championship, but something happens. In this case, losing league MVP Kevin Durant to a broken foot.

Both San Antonio and Dallas give the impression that they are making one last push in the Southwest before having to address major issues. How much more can the Spurs get out of Tim Duncan and Tony Parker? When will Dirk play a reduced role on the Mavs? Will the return of Tyson Chandler to Dallas bring back the magic of the championship season?

In the end, I see a change at the top. The NBA Finals

sculpture entitled “The Birth of a City” designed by Brad Oldham and Christy Coltrin. It tells the story of early Dallas through the 1930s.

• The Encore Park Community Garden will be an outdoor learning center and feature a horticultural therapy program and rainwater harvesting and solar power.

Thursday before its public debut, Micki and Mayor Mike Rawlings, Fanchon and Howard Hallam, Jan and Fred Hegi, Joan and Elvis Mason, and Stephanie and Hunter Hunt hosted a Phase I unveiling event to honor

founding funders. Fundraising efforts continue for Phases II and III that will restore and finish out historic 515 Park and 500 St. Paul and finish out the interior of 508 Park, which will include the Museum of Street Culture, Open Art Gallery, Open Art Studio, recording studio, event space, rooftop terrace and coffee shop. Nearly half of the $13 million capital campaign has been raised through individual, foundation and corporate backing.

To become a corporate or individual donor, contact Rev. Bruce Buchanan at BruceB@thestewpot.org. — Christine Rogers

will be an intriguing match-up of the Clippers and Cavs with Cleveland coming out on top, making the return of LeBron James all the more sweeter. Drew Carey will be very happy.

SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE

MAVERICKS cont'd from page 3 Michael Finley. But similar to that era, the defense will continue to be a question mark, and Dallas will have to find ways to stop a slew of high powered Western Conference offenses.

But the goal is to get back to where they were. After some understandable mediocre years, it’s time for Mavs fans to start expecting excellence again. And it’s time they embrace a

new era.

For the first time in more than ten years, a sports writer can write a logical Dallas Mavericks preview without mentioning the name Dirk Nowitzki. He’s not past his prime yet. He’s not washed up, but this offseason shows that the Mavericks are aware that his time is coming.

They acquired more youth, more offensive options and more leadership. Get ready, Mavs fans. This may be the first year of a new era at the AAC.

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Scene Around Town

By Society Editor Sally Blanton Taste America Dinner

Soup’s On Kick Off

James Beard Foundation Hilton Anatole

Janice Provost, Tim Byres, Matt McCallister, David Uygur, Omar Flores

Stewpot Alliance Brad Oldham Studio

Stephan Pyles, Jim Moroney, Herb Weitzman, Patrick O’Connell

Soup’s On Co-Chairs Anne Besser and Jackie Moore, Chef Brian Luscher

Dallas Uncorked

Junior League

Benefit for Stewpot and Café Momentum Parigi Restaurant

Steve Stodghill, Gary Cogill, Stubbs Davis

Texas Instruments honors Dallas teachers Junior League Building Front: Amanda Richard, Debra Nelson, Back: Kristina Wrenn, Holly Davis, Anne Stodghill, Hayley Cogill, Angela Nash

Founder Hayley Hamilton Cogill, Lisa Mattson of Jordan Winery

Mad Hatters Tea

T.I. Foundation Director Andy Smith, Junior League President Julie Bagley, School Superintendent Mike Miles, Julia Taylor

J.R. Ewing’s Generation Rescue

Honorary Chair Announced Brook Hollow

Yanni kyriazis, Lissa Wagner, Honoree Sherwood Wagner, David Lee Holland

Hosts Brad Oldham and Christi Coltrin

Charity Golf Tourney Cowboys Golf Club

Allison Brodnax, Chair Sharon Popham, Dixey Arterburn, Council President Merena Gault, Ginger Sager

Kevin and Shannon Stone, Mike and Beth Howard

Kevin Sorbo and event guests

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MOVIE TRAILER

'Birdman' flies in the face of convention

By Chic DiCiccio @Chiccywood

There is a scene in “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” in which Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton) gets loaded and takes apart a New York Times theater critic. Every single word that Keaton chews up and perfectly spits out on screen is a fully accurate description of critics, essentially insulting the very people that will “judge” how good this movie is.

That is how inside this movie is. “Birdman” is so meta, so self-aware, that it is essentially the Hal 9000 of film. It is also one of the most ambitious scripts ever put to film, one of the most technically advanced and inventive movies ever filmed, and it all comes off with only a few hiccups.

The combination of cinematography, editing and direction make “Birdman” a completely unique movie experience. Director and screenwriter Alejandro González Iñárritu has created a movie that is seemingly one continuous uncut shot for almost the entire 119 minute runtime. It’s a brilliant trick that adds to the building zaniness and will surely be rewarded with several awards handed out to the cinematographer, Emmanuel Lubezki, and the editing team of Douglas Crise and Stephen Mirrione.

The manic intensity is all due to Riggan Thomson’s attempt at directing, writing and starring in a Broadway adaptation of Raymond

Carver’s short story, centerpiece of the en“What We Talk About tire movie and is maybe When We Talk About the biggest metaphor Love.” Riggan, who used in movie history became a famous movie for a character that feels star by portraying naked with everyone the superhero called staring at him.

Birdman, spends most Every single actor is of his time fighting off at the top of their game. the voice in his head …

Zach Galifianakis, the ever-present voice of oddly enough, is the the Birdman. most normal character Riggan also has to in “Birdman” and most deal with a younger, grounded. Naomi Watts pregnant girlfriend/ is back to the level that actress, Laura (Andrea you’d expect from such Riseborough), an insea fine actress, with a cure lead actress, Lesley handful of moments (Naomi Watts), her that will look great over-the-top method in a Best Supporting acting boyfriend, Mike Actress highlight reel.

(Edward Norton) and Even Amy Ryan, only in his fresh out of rehab two or three scenes, is daughter, Sam (Emma excellent.

Stone). Throw in a couHowever, there are ple of visits from his exthree actors that perwife, Sylvia (Amy Ryan), haps have career high and you can see that he points in “Birdman”. is dealing with a lot of Emma Stone has a scene stuff. in which she tears into As the play comes Riggan, complete with crashing down around insults at his parenting him, Riggan only has skills and acting career his trusty lawyer/agent/ that is so biting and best friend, Jake (Zach honestly delivered that Galifianakis), there to it makes you wonder help calm him down where that kind of pasand keep everything sion and performance afloat. Every stressor is was in the average there to add to Riggan’s “Amazing Spider Man” tumble from reality, and series. he physically and menEdward Norton has Photos courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures tally begins to fall apart. Michael Keaton returns to the big screen in "Birdman." had accolades in the None of these things past, but this is his guaranBieber and Ryan Gosling. downright wrong. seem that funny, but the teed lock at Oscar gold.

(It may even do more than But, in a piece of inspired laugh out loud moments in Norton has perfected the simply mention Gosling, pay genius and acting bravery, “Birdman” are fast and fuart of becoming a character attention!) There are fanthere is Riggan’s march in rious. There is funny male you love to hate, and it has tastic monologues that are the cold rain through Times nudity. There are brilliant never been as evident as it tragically funny, so much so Square in nothing more than one line zingers that even go is in “Birdman.” Not only is that laughing at them feels tiny white briefs. It is the so far as to mention Justin he playing into his real-life

DAISY cont'd from page 1 Comedy Awards and others for best picture in addition to Oscar. All big shoes to fill, but DTC doesn’t disappoint.

As Miss Daisy, the diminutive frame of Annalee Jefferies fills up the stage with her huge, feisty petulance, bitterness and confounding stubbornness. Then, she gracefully and naturally slips into a little warmth and compassion as the years go by. Her screwed up facial expression speaks volumes as she doesn’t try to temper her resentment or frustration.

Jefferies has been a 20-year company member at Houston’s Alley Theatre. She previously appeared on the DTC stage in “The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead.” The award-winning actress has film credits including “Hellion,” “Arlo and Julie” and “The Sideways Light,” the latter of which premieres this fall. She’s made television appearances in “Dallas” in 2013 and PBS’ “American Experience: War of the Worlds,” also in 2013.

The actress lives on a farm in Brenham, Texas.

Aside trivia: Early in the first scene, Miss Daisy is ranting at her son, Boolie, for taking away her car keys. One of her comments is, “I wish I had my LaSalle back!” It harkens back to 1971 television’s “All in the Family.” In Edith and Archie’s song that opened every episode, “Those Were The Days,” Edith Bunker reflected, “Gee, our old LaSalle ran great.” It would seem that General Motors Cadillac, in creating a lower-end model, the La Salle, garnered exemplary media placement long after the 1927 entry to the market was discontinued in 1940!

El-Amin easily rivals both Jones and Freeman as Hoke. His vulnerability at the start is sweet. He certainly holds his own with an initially distrustful cynic, Boolie, Daisy’s frustrated son. The experienced actor transitions so seamlessly over the years that it genuinely feels like the time has passed. His ability to transform from a young man to broken down over the years has to be a challenge, and he surpasses it with apparent ease. He handles Daisy with so much patience and finesse, you can’t help

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Brierley Resident Acting company member and community artist at DTC, El-Amin recently blew minds in DTC’s much-talked-about interpretation of “Les Mis.” Other local credits include, “Sherlock Holmes: the Final Adventure,” “A Raisin the in Sun,” “The Wiz” and “The Lion King.” He has performed at the Kennedy Center and on many other prominent stages throughout the country.

James Crawford gives a crisp and fresh performance as Boolie, a role that could get lost in the shuffle, but stands nicely on its own with his interpretation. His brutal impatience is met with Hoke’s logic. The ensemble is seamless together. Having seen Crawford in numerous roles in town, he continues to have that John Lithgow “thing goin’ on.” He was amazing in “Good People” at WaterTower Theatre, for one. I wish someone would do “Terms of Endearment” onstage and cast him in it. Crawford is the Head of Acting in the Division of Theatre at SMU. Under Joel Ferrell’s direction, the

reputation of being a painin-the-ass actor, he manages to be perfectly annoying and the main source of comedy in “Birdman.” Right when you think he is about to say the right, humane thing, Norton spews out something completely ridiculous and hilariously funny.

Michael Keaton’s Oscar should be inscribed today.

This is a tour de force that is so massive, so epic, that it could go down as the most unexpected performance in movie history. Keaton dominates the screen with such ease that there is no doubt this is the role he was born to play. His eyes dart around with that devilish look that audiences fell in love with more than 30 years ago but with that aged sadness and regret that is emotionally perfect.

Many people are calling this a comeback for Keaton, which it partially is. However, after about 15 minutes, that thought disappears as you should quickly realize that what you are watching is greatness.

By the end of “Birdman,” it will be tough to decide what was real or was fantasy. If Stanley Kubrick were alive today, this is the movie he would have made.

It is an acerbic, darkly funny piece of movie-making brilliance that manages to skewer Hollywood, acting, the theater, critics — basically the entire world of entertainment.

The only question is this: Will the people that vote this in as a Best Picture nominee be in on the joke?

production is crisp and quick moving. With its 90 minutes and no intermission, there’s never a moment where you want it to end. Likewise, you’re disappointed for it to end.

Ferrell is Associate Artistic Director at DTC. His directing and choreography credits include “The Rocky Horror Show;” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and “A Christmas Carol” multiple times, and many others.

Peter Hicks’ minimal set design depicting the car is sensible and it works. He adorns Miss Daisy’s home in the good taste the Southern, Jewish matriarch would employ.

As the play winds down and Miss Daisy tells Hoke that he’s her best friend, you know all is right with the world.

“Driving Miss Daisy” is one hour, 20 minutes with no intermission. Performances will continue through Nov. 16 at Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. (at the corner of Blackburn Street and Turtle Creek Boulevard). For tickets, call 214880-0202. For additional information, visit DallasTheaterCenter.org.

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