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Four free passes available Katy Trail Weekly, in conjunction with the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake at 8525 Garland Road, is offering four free passes to the grounds on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tickets are good through Dec. 31.

The Arboretum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Send your contact information to info@katytrailweekly. com. — David Mullen

Photo courtesy of Dallas Arboretum

Veteran's Day special at State Parks In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all visitors Sunday, Nov. 13. “We hope that Texans everywhere will make Texas State Parks part of their celebration this Veteran’s Day,” Photo courtesy of cedarhilledc.com said Brent Leisure, director Cedar Hill State Park of the State Parks Division for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Parks will be hosting guided hikes, bird walks and other programs throughout the day.

Camping and special activity fees will still apply. — Staff Reports

Santa portraits benefit GALT Join the Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT) for the 14th annual GreytStore Holiday Boutique in The Plaza at Preston Center, Nov. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27, 10 a.m-6 p.m. Get a head start on holiday family portraits taken with Santa, or bring Fido for fun photos shot by professionPhoto courtesy of John Hudson al photographer John Hudson.

All breeds are welcome. Greytstore Holiday Boutique is located in The Plaza at Preston Center at 4009 E. Northwest Parkway. For more information go to galtx.org or call 972-503-4258. — Amity Thomas

Founders Brewing dinner at LARK LARK on the Park at 2015 Woodall Rogers Freeway hosts a special Founders Brewing Company Pairdiné with brewery founder David Engbers on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Chefs Melody Bishop and Dennis Kelley (left) pair an exquisite four-course dinner menu with five Founders brews from the award-winning Photo courtesy of LARK on the Park Michigan brewery. Cost is $65 per person exclusive of tax, gratuity and additional beverages.

For reservations and additional information call 214-855-5275 or go to larkonthepark.com. — Amity Thomas

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POLITICS

Trump victory labeled ‘miracle’ by supporters

By Courtney Collins/KERA News The excitement at the Dallas County GOP watch party cranked up a notch each time a state was called for Donald Trump.

Republican leaders and GOP supporters celebrated a race that stunned them all.

A ballroom at the Westin Dallas Park Central erupted with cheers each time Donald Trump’s electoral vote total ticked up.

Jan Folmer never expected the race to go this way. “ Well I’m really excited because I thought we had no chance," she said. "So this is like a miracle, but I knew the Lord was in charge all the time.”

Folmer said that defeating Hillary Clinton is almost more important than electing Trump. “ Donald is a leader, he’s a proven businessman, and he’s a hope," she said. "And it’s a gamble, but we already know about Hillary.”

Anti-Clinton sentiment was high at the GOP watch party. Ben Newton, though, thinks Trump stands for something worth getting excited about.

“Better negotiating deals, better trade deals, more jobs here, and a very good governor in Pence helping Trump along," he says.

Republican State Representative Jason Villalba, for district 114 in the northern part of Dallas, easily won his race. When he took the stage on election night for his victory speech, he praised Trump—a candidate he skewered last May in a column for the Texas Tribune.

As the votes continued to roll in, Villalba was already looking forward to a Trump presidency.

Photo courtesy of KERA

President-elect Donald J. Trump “ I’m watching these results President Trump is crushing it across the board. Look, some of us might not have gotten on board quick enough, I’m jumping on board tonight. He is a man who is committed to conservative principles. And President Trump will be our leader for the next four years, and Republicans have prevailed," Villalba says.

He has prevailed in a way most people at the Dallas County GOP watch party never expected.

Ballet

From Russia with love — dance is universal

By Shari Goldstein Stern

Ballet’s “Dance with Us” program, through which students ages eight to 16 audition to Moms have been dropjoin a professional dance ping off their daughters at troupe in a production of the London School of Dance the Moscow Ballet’s "Great (London) for 50 years, where Russian Nutcracker." The inithe young ladies leave the car tiative is dedicated to achieving anxiously as awkward little world peace, and hundreds of girls clad in leotard and tights.

London’s ballet students have They come out graceful balspread the message over the lerinas, heads, high, full of years through their perforconfidence. mances in the Great Russian Gwen Owens is the Photos courtesy of London School of Dance Nutcracker. founder of the studio, and Young area dancers have A scene from 2015 Moscow Ballet’s "Great Russian she and her daughter, Misty the unique opportunity to Nutcracker."

Owens, manage the school. audition, rehearse, wear makethis is not competitive dance. After many She explains that a well-roundup and costumes, and then perform for a years at the same location, Owens moved ed education in ballet is the foundation big audience in a live theater on a major the studio to Audubon Village Shopping for every form of dance, from musical university campus.

Center on Oates Rd. in Garland. theater to jazz, modern, ballroom and all Akiba Talmi, producer of Moscow This month, Owens and her staff other genres. That’s why she’s so enthuwill again partner with the Moscow siastic about her work. She stresses that Dance cont'd on page 13

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Dallas

Fifty-mile loop around the city planned

By Michael Tate mjt0004@yahoo.com After years of piecemeal trail construction, a public/ private partnership, with a little help from the city's 2017 bond, is planning to tie several parts of the city's disparate trail system into a single, connected 50-mile loop.

The Loop Project is a plan for four trail sections designed to connect the Katy Trail, White Rock Trail and East Dallas with trails along the Trinity River and Trinity Forest.

The connections should improve trail access to DART bus and light rail lines as well as neighborhoods, businesses and entertainment districts.

Image courtesy of Juliette Coulter

The path of the Loop Project.

The connections will include both surface and elevated trails. Three of them will connect trails in the Trinity River area. An elevated path over Interstate 30 will connect the Katy Trail with the Trinity Skyline and Trinity Strand

trails. The largest of the new sections will be the Trinity Forest Spine Trail, an eight-mile link from White Rock Lake to the Trinity Forest.

The idea came about two years ago when Jeff Ellerman and Larry Dale

were riding along the Trinity Trails.

“You have these great little trails, but they're three or four miles long and then they end,” Ellerman said.

Ellerman and Dale met with Mayor Mike Rawlings about improving the trail system. He explained that financing any new work on the trails would require a public/private financing partnership. So, with the mayor's backing, the Circuit Trail Conservancy [CTC] was created to pursue the private fundraising and guide The Loop project from concept to conclusion.

Ellerman is now the conservancy chairman; Dale is a board member.

Loop cont'd on page 7

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November 11 - 17, 2016

my view

Let’s put the election to bed

By Rani Cher Monson

Obamacare, I have more options than ever before among insurance companies and medical care providers.

Once I select my plan this month for 2017, We’re down, despondent, even depressed. will it simply go away in January after Trump is Scientists point to Daylight Savings Time, which inaugurated? Trump has said — repeatedly — he negatively impacts our mood and productivity. I plans to repeal Obamacare on Day have a different theory: the presidential One. In the land of the free, am I going election. to have to go back to a corporate job After the around-the-clock just to have insurance? #depressing . slogging of this election cycle, it was While I know these thoughts may capped with an unexpected victor: seem somewhat irrational, what else Donald Trump. Now that it has hapdo I have to go on? It’s what he’s been pened, which Donald will we get? The preaching for months. one who accepted the win graciousRani Monson I didn’t think this would be an ly? Or the bully we saw during the issue. I thought Hillary would win. I originally campaign? even wrote this column to that affect — in adWill he follow through on his campaign vance of the election results. Certainly I would promises and have Hillary Clinton investigated?

Is there going to be a wall built along our southern have felt like an ass making fun of The Donald and the volume of hair gel used by his sons, only border and paid for by Mexico? for him to become the president-elect. Just didn’t Trump didn’t speak to these campaign see it coming. promises during his victory speech, despite cries I’ve learned through this election that perfrom the crowd asking for him to say the words haps I’m more risk-averse than I realized. I’m they find magical: better with the known — not the unknown.

• Build a wall.

While I didn’t vote for Trump, I do respect the • Lock her up. fact he will be our leader. I just would like to know • Repeal Obamacare. which version of The Donald we’ll get. And that’s Do we trust what he says today? Or what he the scary part -- the big unknown. For as endless screamed last week? as this political cycle has been, relatively little is Of particular concern to me is healthcare, actually known about Trump. His record — and which has been made available and affordable I’m not talking about his taxes. His leadership style. through the Affordable Care Act, commonly reHow he selects advisors. We’ve seen his children ferred to as "Obamacare". Trust me, I’ve been on and the few politicians who didn’t run the other all sides of this issue: corporate insurance from my way surrounding him. Will that be his approach in employer, Cobra coverage, self-employed before Washington?

Obamacare and self-employed with Obamacare. I Right now, I want to stick my head in the used to avoid entrepreneurship because of healthcare proverbial sand. Pretend this isn’t happening. That concerns. Not exactly a good thing for the economy. it is a bad dream or a scary movie.

Currently I’m self-employed and responsiBut who am I kidding? That’s not me for ble for providing my own health care insurance. long. I’m horrible at ignoring the elephant in the I also am prone to bad luck. The minute I didn’t room. I love to dance around it and poke and have coverage, I’d be run over by a bus. I say this prod, forcing everyone else to pay attention as as someone who lives in Dallas where there aren’t well. I’m just not quite ready for that behavior. that many buses. And I’m clumsy.

So in the meantime, I’m going to embrace the My monthly insurance expense — not inlyrics from the infamous band The Cure and their cluding deductibles, medications, visits and song "Let’s Go to Bed." procedures — has varied by more than $900 a After all, I’ve got science on my side. month. For an individual policy. Yet now, under ranicher@yahoo.com

NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Mattress still rests on Central

By David Mullen

Washington. The status quo was doomed from the start.

I don’t think it was Trump as The initial marketing much as an anti-Washington campaign for the Samsung 7 vote. And Clinton representshowed that you could pour ed Washington. I don’t think liquid on it and it would her email issues ended up continue to perform. Or costing Clinton the election. in the case of the commerI think the FBI clearing her cials, one could on Sunday hurt. It pour sparkling smacked of big time wine on it and politics. And I think still call and text.

Barack Obama hurt Yet, this version Clinton in the end. sets itself on fire?

They were so closeSomething very ly linked. And then David Mullen just days before the juxtaposed there ... Amazingly, I did not election, the huge increases see one Donald Trump in the Affordable Care Act for President lawn sign in — Obamacare — were anDallas throughout the entire nounced. That was a death campaign. Yet he carried knell ... Also, more than any Texas easily. I stayed up all other election, the presinight like most Americans. dential race is a popularity I watched primarily CBS. contest. And like him or Oprah Winfrey’s friend, not, Trump is popular. He Gayle King, said that the had a top-rated television Canadian website regarding show. His media exposure immigration information is unprecedented. And he crashed. Scott Pelley said, represented dramatic change in response, that more than ... By the way, Trump always 49,000,000 Americans did said he could be presidennot visit the website and tial if he needed to. Trump’s voted for Trump. A bit of an acceptance speech Tuesday awkward moment ... How do night/Wednesday morning you think political pollsters might have been the most and pundits feel now? No presidential he has been one got it right ... This was throughout the entire caman epic presidential election paign ... Now the old adage that will be discussed for does hold true. Anyone can decades. Did Trump win it, become president ... As so or did Hillary Clinton lose many companies are adverit? There will be so much tising different health care speculation that it will take options now that Obamacare months to sort out just what rates increased so dramatihappened. But here are a cally, here is one that caught few of my theories. People my eye. Medi-Share is a clearly wanted to shake up healthcare sharing ministry david@katytrailweekly.com

where members share each other's medical expenses. Their website says that members of Medi-Share have a God-honoring choice for their healthcare and although not insurance, MediShare is acceptable under the law and has shared and discounted more than $1.4 billion in medical bills! If nothing else, this is certainly a unique proposition ... I have become obsessed with the mattress resting on the shoulder on the northbound on-ramp on North Central Expressway and Avondale Avenue. It will not go away. It has been there for at least four weeks. One would think that TxDot would tend to it. Maybe they are waiting for curbside trash pickup day. In a related note, there are three Mattress Firm retail outlets at the next exit ... One more thing to worry about: there are reports that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering the importation of fresh beef from Brazil, a country that still deals with foot-and-mouth disease on a regular basis.

Foot-and-mouth disease was eliminated on U.S. farms more than 100 years ago ... While watching all of the election coverage, I couldn’t help thinking about Walter Cronkite, who was once so popular he could have been elected president.

On Friday, Nov. 4, Cronkite would have been 100 years old.

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ALONG THE GREEN trail

Garden provides real life learning

By Naima Montacer @naimajeannette

This past weekend Arthur Kramer Elementary, in the Preston Hollow area, rededicated their school garden to their past principal, Johnlyn Mitchell. During her tenure as Kramer principal from 1989-1997, it was obvious Mitchell made her mark on the school and on her colleagues. Several past teachers and staff were present for the rededication event to honor Mitchell.

"This is just a blessing today, what a wonderful tribute to all of us,” said Mitchell as she addressed the small crowd. Mitchell acknowledged what made the successes at Kramer happen was community support and exceptional staff. And their garden is a huge success. The garden includes raised vegetable and herb garden beds, an outdoor classroom, compost area, butterfly garden, rainwater barrels, art galore and the highest producing persimmon tree I’ve ever seen!

A garden like this takes dedication and commitment on all levels. Cathy Southwick, Kramer Garden Coordinator, has led the charge to revitalize and improve the small garden established in 1999 but was in need of a makeover and enhancements by 2011.

Southwick, a retired teacher, came back part-time to build the garden into the community center it’s become.

Southwick applied and received numerous grants including a Real School Garden grant, Junior League of Dallas grants, Whole Foods grant and more to rebuild and establish a full school garden center. Connecting with the K ATY TR AIL WEEKLY'S

CRIME WATCH Nov. 3 – 12:05 a.m.

2100 Block, Greenville Ave. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Nov. 3 – 11:06 a.m.

5900 Block, Maple Ave. (75235) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole an apartment computer from a common area in the building.

Nov. 3 – 11:33 p.m.

3000 Block, Olive St. (75201) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect pushed and pointed a handgun at the complainant.

Nov. 4 – 3:31 p.m.

4300 Block, Dickason Ave. (75219) Criminal Mischief: The suspect cut the complainant’s tires.

Nov. 4 – 10:59 p.m.

4300 Block, Maple Ave. (75219) Theft of Property: The unknown suspect stole two cases of beer from the listed location.

Nov. 5 – 11:34 a.m.

2600 Block, Hibernia St. (75204) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and pointed a gun at her.

Photos by Naima Montacer

Kramer Principal Katherine Wanserski Eska, Kramer Garden Coordinator Cathy Southwick, Former Kramer Principal Johnlyn Mitchell (Garden rededicated to her).

United Way Dallas opened behavior. For example, one opportunities for corporate study conducted among volunteers to help build dif800 students in 4th and ferent aspects throughout the 8th grades in a low-income garden over the years. area of Louisiana, students The garwho learned many den provides an of their lessons opportunity to in math, science, incorporate real reading and social life, hands-on studies by integratmaterial into ing a school garden student’s curricinto the curricula ulum. Learning increased their test becomes kinscores by 15 percent esthetic when in reading, 20 perstudents actively Naima Montacer cent in math and plant, foster and 15 percent in social harvest vegetastudies. bles in the garden. Nutrition The garden also provides is an obvious connection a way for students to reconto the classroom, but every nect back to nature and the subject can be brought to life environment. Working in the using an outdoor garden/ garden provides valuable lesclassroom. Weather data can sons in ecology and gives the be monitored, measurements students first-hand experiand math, creative writing ences learning about the food and selling their produce web, water cycle, nutrient engages students in economic cycles and more. This strong lessons — the opportunities foundation helps students are endless. This hands-on understand agriculture’s learning impacts students impact on our environment back in the physical classand ways we can lessen our room. A report put out by the ecological footprint. Learning National Wildlife Federation about fertilizers and pestiin 2010 highlights several cides, students may explore studies that demonstrate how more sustainable methods to gardens increase test scores and positively impact student Garden cont'd on page 7 Nov. 5 – 1 p.m.

3800 Block, Turtle Creek Dr. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: The suspect kicked a window screen and entered through an open window.

Nov. 7 – 10:18 a.m.

4000 Block, Lomita Ln. (75220) Burglary of a Habitation: The suspect entered the complainant’s residence through French doors.

Nov. 5 – 4:45 p.m.

2100 Block, N. Haskell Ave. (75204) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect threw a rock at the complainant’s vehicle, breaking the window.

Nov. 7 – 5:30 p.m.

2700 Block, Hood St. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole tools from the complainant’s vehicle.

Nov. 5 – 7:48 p.m.

8200 Block, N. Stemmons Fwy. (75247) Aggravated Robbery of Business: The unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainant and stole money.

Nov. 7 – 7:03 p.m.

1000 Block, Main St. (75202) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The unknown suspects exhibited a fireman and demanded property from the complainant.

Nov. 6 – 11:16 a.m.

3400 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered an attached garage and stole property from the complainant’s vehicle.

Nov. 8 – 9:52 a.m.

500 Block, Corinth St. (75207) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect forced entry and stole property.

Nov. 6 – 5 p.m.

4300 Block, Hartford St. (75219) Theft of Property: The suspect stole the hubcaps from the complainant’s front wheels.

Nov. 7 – 9:56 a.m.

3300 Block, Blackburn St. (75204) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole shingles from a construction site.

Nov. 8 – 5:43 p.m.

4600 Block, Cole Ave. (75205) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Nov. 8 – 6:34 p.m.

200 Block, S. Austin St. (75202) Robbery of an Individual: The suspects hit the complainant and stole his property.

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MULL IT OVER

FITNESS

Record year for the Cubbies

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com November has been a stunning month so far, and that is not just a reference directed toward the 2016 presidential election.

The Chicago Cubs won the World Series for the first time since 1908.

In March, I predicted that the Cubs would win the World Series by beating the Texas Rangers. Well, at least I was half right. The Chicago “North Siders” played nearly flawless baseball all year. They won 103 games for their most wins since 1910 and finished 17 ½ games ahead of the rival St. Louis Cardinals. Ace Jake Arrieta pitched a no hitter in April and off-season pickup Ben Zobrist won his second consecutive World Series.

The Cubs overcame the curse of the goat, the cat and the fact that they did not get home field advantage in the World Series because of the moronic All-Star Game rule (won by the American League 4-2). Manager Joe Maddon pushed all the right buttons, executive Theo Epstein could be elected mayor of Chicago and with a young nucleus of talent featuring Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Addison Russell and Kyle Schwarber, the Cubs will be good for a very long time.

The surprise American League champion Cleveland Indians were nearly as good a story as the Cubs.

They won 94 games and left the defending World Series champion Kansas City Royals far behind in the AL Central. Skipper Terry Francona

Photo courtesy of the MLB

After 108 years, the Cubs can finally celebrate. led a team of no-names to a three games to one World Series led before Chicago caught fire.

There were plenty of other stories this season. Baseball lost two legendary broadcasters as Los Angeles Dodgers voice Vin Scully and San Diego Padres announcer Dick Enberg retired. New York Yankees stars Alex Rodriquez and Mark Teixeira (who hit his 400th home run midseason) also retired.

Ichiro Suzuki got his 3,000th hit on Aug. 7 to go along with his 1,278 hits he had while playing in Japan.

Irving’s Trevor Story hit two home runs in his major league debut, which happened to be on Opening Day. A thumb injury cut his season short.

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer struck out 20 batters in one game, then watched his overrated club lose to the Dodgers in the NL Division Series. Boston Red Sox David Ortiz announced his retirement only to have a career year and lead his team to the playoffs.

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And then there were the Rangers.

A league leading 95 wins was good enough to win the AL West by nine games. But then came the nemesis Toronto Blue Jays, who qualified for the playoffs by winning the wild card game over the Baltimore Orioles. Despite a better pitching staff and overall squad on paper, the Rangers had zero momentum and looked as flat as can be. While a complete overhaul won’t be necessary, some changes will have to take place.

Early in the year, the Rangers lost Prince Fielder and his bulky contract to a career ending neck injury.

Outfielder Nomar Mazara was the AL Rookie of the Month in April and May and then ran out of gas down the stretch. He was exposed for his lack of speed despite being of 21. Ian Desmond was a great addition in spring training, but is a free agent. Carlos Gomez showed flashes of brilliance in the field and with the bat, but he is a free agent as well. The Rangers must find a quality centerfielder and sandwich him in between some combination of the oft-injured Shin-Soo Choo, Mazara and Ryan Rua or Jared Hoying.

Gold Glove third baseman Adrian Beltre returns to anchor the infield along with Elvis Andrus and Rougned Odor. They need to find a way to get Joey Gallo and Jurickson Profar in the lineup or use one or both of them as trade bait for starting pitching (to team with Cole Hamels and Yu Darvish) or a first baseman.

Unfortunately for the Rangers, the window of opportunity to get to another World Series — unlike the Cubs — is closing fast.

UPTOWN GIRL

Untapped and (slightly) screwed

By Ryann Gordon

various Texas breweries including Deep Ellum, Peticolas, Four Corners, Lakewood and many other It’s the week we’ve of our favorite local brewing been waiting for ... 10 days companies. of nonstop action, parties, If you’re charity events, tastlooking to start ings, beers ... so a little earlier many beers. Prepare though, stop by your palate, warn Ace’s Ice House your liver and clear & Chop Shop at your schedule, be4 p.m. for their cause North Texas Austin Eastciders Beer Week is back to and Deep Eddy take over DFW both Ryann Gordon Cocktail Night. this weekend and Then at 5 p.m., next. And you better join The Common Table get your party pants ready, for the launch of North because this year is bigger Texas’ newest brewing and better than ever before, company, The Manhattan with events large and small Project. Also at 5 p.m. planned from downtown Friday is Community Beer Dallas to just about every Co.’s Macallan Barrel Aged end of the metroplex. So get Legion release, Makin’ Bacon your stein ready, whether Pairings at Texas Ale Project you’re a beer drinker or not — this is your city peer pres- and a rare barrel tapping at Lakewood Growler. Events suring you now. will continue throughout Kicking off this Friday, the night and evening, at 6 Nov. 11, North Texas Beer p.m. at Kelly’s at the Village, Week will commence with where there will be a tapan opening party at Dots ping of the limited-edition Hop House and Cocktail Revolver Death Ray IPA; Courtyard. The kick-off Craft and Growler, where party for NTX Beer Week they host their fourth annuand Untapped pre-party at al Peticolas Wintervention Dots will feature a Battle Launch; and LUCK at Trinity of the Breweries between ryannbgordon@yahoo.com

Groves, whose Martin House Brewing event will feature gummies and beers to pair.

Continue your night Friday at the Thirsty Growler with Four Corners Brewery at 6:30 p.m., or wait until 7 p.m. for another line of brew-tastic fun. Join Revolver Brewing at Old Chicago at Mockingbird Station for their release and glass giveaway or The Taproom at Lakewood Brewing Co. for their BrewHaHa Comedy Series.

Then, stop by The Royal Falcon at 8 p.m. for Ballast Point Pint Night and indulge in imperial porters of the finest fashion.

And this is just the beginning! The real fun starts on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Fair Park, where one of Texas’ most popular craft beer events will be taking place.

Untapped Festival will kick off at 3:30 p.m. to celebrate five years of beer excellence in Dallas, with music, food and enough brews to keep all of Fair Park inebriated.

This year, Untapped will be featuring more than100 breweries and more than 400 different beers from North Texas including 55 IPAs, 30

barrel-aged beers, 30 stouts, 20 ales and many more.

Tickets are $39 for general admission and can be purchased at untapped-festival. com.

Events run through the day on Saturday at Rahr & Sons, Deep Ellum, Revolver, Texas Ale Project, 903 Brewers, Community Beer Co., Oak Highlands, Rabbit Hole, TUPPS, Franconia and Noble Rey at the Farmers Market, which will be the grand opening of their long-waited second location. Then at 7 p.m., there will be another Pint Night at Old Chicago at Mockingbird Station, where Lakewood Brewing will release their newest wine barrel premium, Lion Share III. You can continue the celebration on Sunday, Nov. 13, at Braindead Brewing, The Ginger Man, LUCK, The Thirsty Growler, On Rotation, The Bearded Lady, Cedar Creek Brewery and Social Pie. More NTX Beer Week events are scheduled for every day throughout next week, and you can find the schedule and participating events in your area at ntxbeerweek.com.

Suffering from chin fat?

By Turner Cavender

technique involved with cutting your butternut squash in the best way to run it through a spiral It’s hard to find a dinner more slicer. I’ve found that the narrow satisfying than a steaming plate part of the squash, that’s completeof flavorful pasta, but by ly solid, is the piece that now you’re well aware of works really well with a just how fattening that spiral slicer. Slice off the is. Let’s not give up on skin and then simply run our favorite pasta dishes it through the slicer. The …let’s make these dishpart of the squash that’s es lighter, healthier and hollow in the middle is just as delicious by using trickier to use with the Turner Cavender noodles made from vegspiral slicer, since those etables, rather than traditional, pieces are pretty thin. A quick opcarb-laden pasta. tion is to simply chop those pieces If you’re new to cooking with thinly and use that along with the veggie noodles, have no fear! It’s long noodle strands. simple and satisfying to create com- Make Butternut Squash Noodles: forting guilt-free pasta dinners, and 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees I’m going to show you how …

F. Cut the narrow part of both squash off and peel off the skin.

Guilt-Free Pasta Recipe #1: You should have two nice solid Spaghetti Squash pieces of squash (no hollow Spaghetti squash is the easiest section). Run this through a of all the veggie noodles to prespiral slicer to create long, thin pare since the noodles are already noodles. formed in nature. Cut a spaghetti 2. Toss the noodles with 1 teasquash in half and you’ll find a spoon of olive oil and season mess of seeds and stings in the with salt and pepper. Spread center of thick, firm, yellow flesh. over a rimmed baking sheet and The seeds and strings are discardbake for 5 to 8 minutes, until ed, and that thick, firm, yellow tender. flesh is cooked until tender and 3. Serve immediately with the spascraped off the skin, into a neat ghetti sauce of your choosing. pile of soft spaghetti-like noodles.

Enjoy!

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Make Spaghetti Squash Noodles: Guilt-Free Pasta Recipe #4: 1. Preheat the oven to 450 deAsparagus grees F. Cut the spaghetti squash Talk about truly guilt-free in half, lengthwise and scoop out pasta — one made from asparagus the seeds. spears! Rather than serve this one 2. Rub the inside of each with traditional spaghetti sauce spaghetti squash half with coco(although you could) I’ve included nut oil and sprinkle with sea salt a dressing to toss the noodles with and black pepper. Place, cut side and I’d recommend serving it with down, on a baking sheet and bake meatballs for some added protein. for 45 minutes, or until tender.

Make Asparagus Noodles: 3. Serve with your favorite 1. Wash one bunch of asparagus spaghetti sauce and meatballs. spears. Resist the urge to chop Enjoy! off the tough stalks, these are your handles! Cut off the asparGuilt-Free Pasta Recipe #2: agus tips and save. Hold onto Zucchini the tough stalks and use a vegeZucchini is such a tender table peeler to peel long asparasquash that it really doesn’t regus noodle strands into a large quire cooking, and in fact cooking bowl. Mix in a Tablespoon of zucchini noodles quickly turns fresh dill. them to mush. I’ve found that 2. In a small bowl combine 3 pouring hot spaghetti sauce over a tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 pile of zucchini noodles is all that teaspoon honey and a dash of it needs to heat it up without caussea salt and black pepper. ing it to get mushy. You’ll need 3. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil a spiral slicer — a little kitchen in a medium skillet. Add the contraption that spirals zucchini asparagus noodles. Sauté for 2 through grating holes to create minutes then remove from heat. long, spaghetti-like noodles.

If you’d like, sauté the asparagus Make Zucchini Noodles: heads by throwing them in the 1. Wash the zucchini and remove pan after 1 minute. Toss with the green skin with a veggie the dressing. peeler. Run the peeled zucchini 4. Serve the noodles warm and through a spiral slicer to create garnish with fresh dill. Enjoy! long, thin noodles.

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November 11 - 17, 2016

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

Nov. 11

2917 Fairmount St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-7414

The Common Table – The Manhattan Project Beer Company introduces its handcrafted beers to Dallas at this launch party.

Four beers will be featured: Half-Life, Inception, Hoppenheimer and Plutonium-239. 5-9 p.m.

Nov. 12

3333 Turtle Creek Blvd.

Dallas, 75219 214-528-3243

Lee Park – Go back in time with the opening of the historic roque courts in Lee Park East. Enjoy the putting green, shuffleboard or learn how to play bocce ball and petanque. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FREE!

Nov. 14

2718 Boll St. Dallas, 75204 214-754-8771

The Ginger Man – Shakespeare in the Bar presents everyone’s favorite tale of political tragedy, “Julius Caesar.” Think this election cycle is bad? Just wait until these politicians stab one another in the back. Tickets will be available day-of-show starting at 5 p.m. 7 p.m. $7.

Nov. 15

3699 McKinney Ave. Suite 100 Dallas, 75204 214-520-0394

Magnolia Cinema – Watch a showing of “Seconds” as a part of the Magnolia’s Big Movie Tuesdays. Rock Hudson delivers a powerhouse performance in this critically acclaimed suspense-thriller from John Frankenheimer. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $11.

Nov. 16

3912 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, 75219 214-522-9611

Round-Up Saloon – Fan of the hit show “Project Runway?” Then you’ll love this fun, real-life take on the show. Project Funway: A Design Game Show offers the same experience with a $100 cash prize. 9 p.m.

Nov. 17

3630 Harry Hines Blvd.

Dallas, 75219 214-520-7789

Sammons Center for the Arts – Sheran Goodspeed Keyton takes the stage as the latest act in the Sammons Cabaret series. She is a force of nature: singing, acting, directing, choreographing and teaching. 7-10 p.m. $40-$45.

Nov. 18

2800 Routh St. #168 Dallas, 75201 214-871-3300

Theatre Three – “Day Light” opens in Junction Pass, Texas, 1867. A blizzard tears through the Poteet family ranch, threatening to rip the family apart as secrets, desires and emotions boil to the surface. 7:30 p.m. $12.50-$25.

Fri 11/11

Picture of the Week The Dallas Opera’s FIRST SIGHT Wrap-Up was held Thursday, Oct.27 at NorthPark Center.

Send us an item or photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!

Photo courtesy of The Dallas Opera

Veterans Day – Honor those who served Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., b. 1922 Jonathan Winters, b. 1925 Demi Moore, b. 1962 Leonardo DiCaprio, b. 1974 1918 – WWI ended.

1st called Armistice Day, now Veterans’ Day.

Sat 11/12

For the Love of the Lake – Shoreline Spruce-Up Elizabeth Cady Stanton, b. 1815 Grace Kelly, b. 1929 Neil Young, b. 1945 Nadia Comaneci, b. 1961 1859 – In Paris, Jules Leotard performed 1st flying trapeze act.

Sun 11/13

St. Augustine (patron saint of brewers & printers), b. 354 Robt. Louis Stevenson, b. 1850 Whoopi Goldberg, b. 1949 Jimmy Kimmel, b. 1967 1982 – The Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial dedicated in Washington, D.C.

Mon 11/14

Claude Monet, b. 1840 Mamie Eisenhower, b. 1896 Aaron Copland, b. 1900 Buckwheat Zydeco, b. 1947 Laura San Giacomo, b. 1961 1910 – 1st airplane flight from deck of a ship.

Donors and volunteers

Tue 11/15

Georgia O’Keeffe, b. 1887 Yaphet Kotto, b. 1937 Daniel Barenboim, b. 1942 Beverly D’Angelo, b. 1951 Kevin Eubanks, b. 1957 1492 – 1st reference to “tobacco” recorded by Christopher Columbus.

Wed 11/16

W.C. Handy, b. 1873 Burgess Meredith, b. 1908 Daws Butler, b. 1916 Harvey Martin, b. 1950 Marg Helgenberger, b. 1958 1907 – Oklahoma admitted as the 46th state.

1952 – In “Peanuts,” Lucy 1st held a football for Charlie Brown.

Thu 11/17

Rock Hudson, b. 1925 Martin Scorsese, b. 1942 Danny DeVito, b. 1944 Howard Dean, b. 1948 1558 – Elizabeth I became Queen of England upon death of Queen Mary.

1913 – The steamship Louise was 1st ship to travel thru the Panama Canal.

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PAT & EMMITT SMITH CHARITIES

SMILES ON BOARD!

By Sally Blanton

sallyblanton455@gmail.com Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.

Exhibit Info: • NorthPark Center, Level Two between Nordstrom and Macy’s

QW hat is your mission or highest purpose?

A G rowing up, Pat and Emmitt were blessed

• Open daily, 11/19/16- 1/8/17

with mentors who helped open doors for them and helped them become the people they are today. As a result, they are in a position to give back to others in the same way.

Since 2012, the well-loved couple have personally mentored a group of high potential, high performing underserved students through Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities (PESC) signature program, Team 22. As part of the student’s leadership development we host unique educational experiences, send them to leadership camp, pair them with mentors and require that they give back through community service.

PESC supports high quality programs in North Texas through grants, scholarships and partnership efforts like our back-toschool program. In this way, our efforts are amplified throughout the community and allow us to impact thousands of children each year.

• Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day • Tickets are $7 for adults; $3 for children (age 2–12) • Purchase tickets at the exhibit, Tom Thumb or online • Learn more at: www.thetrainsatnorthpark.com

thanks to our sponsors:

Lyda Hill

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Providing wonderful resources and opportunities to disadvantaged youth, and helping them see far beyond their limitations

Al G. Hill, Jr.

Q H ow many clients are served each year?

A PESC serves more than 25,000 annually.

Primrose School of Bedford

TDDC- Sara & Daniel Friedman

The Waters Family

Katy Trail Weekly

The back-to-school event started with a request from a Dallas ISD student for a few hundred dollars to help outfit fellow classmates with new uniforms. He and his brother noticed that some of their classmates’ uniforms were worn out. When Pat received this letter, she was so touched and compelled to do much more for these students in need. This program has grown into an event which partners with Dallas ISD and Belk. Each year, Dallas ISD selects two schools in critical need to receive new uniforms, dental services, vision testing and glasses (if needed) and haircuts.

Each family takes home fresh produce and nonperishable food to start the school

year off right. To date 3,500 uniforms have been distributed.

QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?

e Emmitt Smith Celebrity Invitational A Th

is slated for May 12-13, 2017. The twoday event kicks off with the Friday Night Party at the Dallas Omni Hotel complete with headline entertainment, dancing and a live auction. Saturday, Emmitt tees off with his celebrity friends and sponsors for 18 holes of golf at the PGA championship course, TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney.

QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are available?

A V olunteers are the cornerstone of our

event operations. We rely on the support of more than 500 individuals annually who give generously of their time and talents. Please visit EmmittSmith.com for more information or to sign-up.

Q What is rewarding about your job?

A E mmitt often says, “To whom much

is given, much is required.” That is the motto PESC operates by and what guides our work …. making a difference in the lives of children and helping them to achieve their dreams and goals is what keeps us motivated daily!

QW hat does the future hold for your non-profit?

A P at and Emmitt are focused on creating

a scholarship fund to assist the Team 22 kids they have mentored since Middle School and help fulfill college ambitions.

Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities will continue to be active in the communities it serves, providing opportunities for those in need.

Dana Vilardi, Executive Director, answered this week’s questions.

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November 11 - 17, 2016

Restaurant Review

Sugarbacon now open

By Sara Newberry

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Live Music Guide Shows ShowS &andcConcerts oNcertS THIS WEEK: Fri, 11/11 - Thurs, 11/17

thiS week: Fri, 11/11 - thu, 11/17 I don’t think anyone dreamed that Dixie House in Lakewood Village would ever go away. Open in that location for nearly 40 years, patrons mourned the loss of a neighborhood institution. It seems, though, that they have dried their tears and moved on, judging by the crowds at Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen, which opened in the space a few weeks ago.

The space has been completely renovated, removing all traces of the former tenant and replacing it with what could be described as “rustic modern” decor. Gone are the perpetually slightly sticky booths and faux beadboard half-walls; in their place are fixtures made from plumbing pipe and a sleek granite-topped bar.

The kitchen is still churning out “comfort food,” but instead of the giant servings of chicken and dumplings or meatloaf you’d find in the space’s previous incarnation, you’ll find plates featuring ingredients such as scallops, Berkshire pork and Wagyu beef.

First things first, though: the Sugarbacon. It’s smoked and cured pork belly, topped with an ancho BBQ sauce and resting on a toast round.

One bite reveals a bread and butter pickle that nicely balances out the overly sweet BBQ sauce. The pork belly is not as unctuous as I’ve come to expect from that cut of pork — no inch-wide layer of delicious crispy fat here — it made for a less intense starter (and left me more room for dessert at the end of the meal).

Another starter option is the Spinach-Artichoke Dip. It’s a pretty standard version, loaded with cheese and served with grilled toast points. Piquillo peppers add a little zip and color. I enjoyed it, but it’s not anything I’d make a special trip for.

The Flatiron Salad, however, could warrant a

Ray Wylie Hubbard – Roots Rock, Americana, Folk Friday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m., $22 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org Warren Hill & Karen Briggs – Jazz Sat, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. & 9:45 p.m., $65 Bishop Arts Theater Center ........................... 215 Tyler St. 214-948-0716 ................................... bishopartstheatre.org

Photo by Sara Newberry

Caramelized Sea Scallops. visit. Sugarbacon’s version of a Cobb salad, it’s topped with not just blue cheese, hardboiled eggs and bacon, but also includes roasted beets and is topped with slices of perfectly cooked flatiron steak. While I would have liked a little more blue cheese — mine had nearly none — the rest of the salad was so well prepared that I didn’t realize that I was missing it until my plate was nearly clean.

The SB Burger has a lot to offer: pork belly, ancho BBQ sauce, aged cheddar, garlic mayo, and bread and butter pickles all rest atop a Wagyu beef burger. Separately these ingredients are all wonderful; combined, the whole thing is a little bit overwhelming.

Eating it brought to mind the famous style quote from Coco Chanel: “Once you've dressed, and before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take at least one thing off.” If I order it again, I’ll ask to skip the cheese.

Entrees tend to be a little simpler. A Smoked Berkshire Pork Chop is plated simply with green chile hominy and an apple-ancho salad (“salad” is used loosely here; it’s sliced apples sprinkled with ancho powder). The chop was gorgeous: perfectly tender and smoky, with a lovely crust from the grill.

The hominy was spicier than expected, but was a great partner to the pork.

Caramelized Sea Scallops also verge on minimalist: creamed corn, grape tomatoes and arugula are

all that accompany the deliciously seared scallops. The dish was severely underseasoned, but the addition of salt was all it needed to push it from ordinary to sublime.

Dessert was a tough decision: butterscotch pudding, fruit crisp or warm brownie?

Normally I’d automatically go for the chocolate option, but we were nearly full and our server assured us that the brownie was incredibly rich. We opted for the pudding instead. It arrives in a pint jar, and our server encouraged us to scoop it out onto the plate rather than go through it layer by layer. Not too sweet, with silky texture and deep butterscotch flavor, it is a dessert I’d order again.

Service is knowledgeable if sometimes a little overly enthusiastic. (It’s a big pet peeve of mine when a server interrupts an indepth conversation to try to sell a glass of wine. Read the room, kids.) And once the kids get the groove I think the few issues there will work themselves out.

While Dixie House will always have a place in East Dallas’s heart, I’m certain Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen will soon find its own place there as well.

Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen 6400 Gaston Ave. 972-290-0731 sugarbacon.com Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m.

– 10 p.m.

Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

dotty's True Texas Cuisine

Think eggnog with a spoon

By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Time to start thinking holiday recipes. Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House offers this dessert as a holiday special. Think eggnog with Dotty Griffith a spoon.

When served at the restaurants, individual portions of baked custard are served in cute Mason jars. Whipped cream, raspberries, ground cardamom and a mint sprig garnish each. Small ramekins will do just as well. Garnish as you desire.

Del Frisco’s Eggnog Pots de Crème 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup half-and-half 7 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 egg yolks, discard whites or reserve for another use 1 whole egg ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg Pinch ground cloves Pinch pumpkin spice blend 1 tablespoon dark rum 2 tablespoons brandy Preheat oven to 300 F. Heat a kettle of water to boiling. Remove from heat. Have ready a shallow baking dish large enough to hold five (6-ounce) custard cups or small Mason jars.

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cream, half-and-half and sugar. Stirring occasionally, heat just until liquid bubbles.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Set aside for 10 minutes.

In a medium size, stainless steel bowl, combine egg yolks and whole egg. Use whisk to lightly beat together the yolks and whole egg just enough to break them without incorporating any air. Very slowly add the slightly cooled cream mixture, stirring with a spoon.

Bad Suns, Coin – Indie Rock Sunday, Nov. 13, 8:30 p.m., $19 - $22 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com

Eggnog Pot de Créme.

Using a fine mesh strainer, pour cream mixture through strainer into a clean bowl.

Discard solids.

Into strained liquid, gently stir the nutmeg, ground cloves, pumpkin spice blend, rum and brandy. Let rest for 5 minutes. Skim off any foam remaining on the surface.

Pour 5 ounces of the custard mixture into a 5 heatproof custard cups or small Mason jars. Place filled containers into the shallow baking dish. Fill dish with warm water half way up the sides of the dishes or jars. Cover pan tightly with foil. Poke two small holes into foil at opposite ends of baking dish to vent the steam.

Carefully transfer baking dish to preheated oven. Bake custards for 50 minutes or until the custards are set. Centers should jiggle slightly.

Remove baking dish from oven. Place custard dishes on a sheet pan and cool to room temperature. Cover each individually with plastic film and refrigerate until well-chilled.

Garnish as desired just before serving.

For Del Frisco’s style presentation: Dollop each custard cup with whipped cream. Top with raspberry. Dust with a sprinkle of ground cardamom. Finish with a mint sprig.

Makes 5 servings.

Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ........ 214-939-9900 Eddie & the Heat Singer Songwriter 7:45 p.m.

No Cover Silo Road Country, Americana 11 p.m.

No Cover .............. adairssaloon.com The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Kenny Daniel Band Rock 6 p.m.

Free The Rub Righteous Urban Blues 9:30 p.m.

Free....................... balconyclub.com Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 Dale Watson Country, Singer Songwriter 9 p.m. $10 ........................ double-wide.com The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Karl Blau & Lake Indie Rock 8 p.m.

No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com

Robyn Hitchcock and Emma Swift – Alt Rock, Post Punk Sunday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m., $20-$28 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org

Lee Harvey’s .............. 1807 Gould St. ............ 214-428-1555 Thin White Dukes David Bowie Trobute, Rock 9:30 p.m.

Free ........................ leeharveys.com

Animal Collective, Actress – Experimental Pop Wednesday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m., $18 - $30 The Bomb Factory ............................. 2713 Canton St. 214-932-6501 ..................................... thebombfactory.com

Lone Star Roadhouse ... 11277 E. NW Hwy .. 214-341-3538 Hard Night’s Day Beatles Tribute, Rock 8 p.m. $10 ............. lonestarroadhouse.com

Brahms 4 – Classical Thurs - Sun.; Nov. 17-20; 7:30 p.m./2:30; $19 - $109 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com

Maracas Cocina Mexicana .. 2914 Main St. ... 214-748-7140 Chilo & The High Energy Latin Jazz 8 p.m.

No cover ................ maracascm.com

November The Keller Williams Kwahtro – Jam, Progressive Friday, Nov. 18, 8 p.m., $27-$39 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com Legends of Southern Hip Hop – Hip Hop, Rap Friday, Nov. 18, 8 p.m., $57 - $130 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Pentatonix – A Capella, Pop Sunday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m., $25 - $85 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Newsboys – Christian Pop/Rock Sunday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m., $23 - $48 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Kanye West – Rap, Hip Hop Saturday, Nov. 26, 9 p.m., $30 - $131 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Hayes Carll w/ guest John Moreland – Singer Songwriter Saturday, Nov. 26, 8 p.m., $22-$72 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org

December Paul Thorn w/ guest Jonah Smith – Rock, Country, Americana Thursday., Dec 1, 8 p.m., $24 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org Maxwell and Mary J. Blige – R&B, Soul, Hip Hop Friday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m., $50 - $180 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com PartyNextDoor & Jeremih – Alternative R&B, Hip Hop Friday, Dec. 2 8 p.m., $44 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S. Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com Dolly Parton – Country, Bluegrass, Pop Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m., $40 - $155 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com

Poor David’s Pub ...... 1313 S. Lamar St. ....... 214-565-1297 Kelsey Waldon, K Phillips Country 8:30 p.m. $15-$30 ............ poordavidspub.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Pocket Sand Jazz 10 p.m.

Free ................. thetwilitelounge.com

Sunday,, November 13 13 sunday novembeR Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ........ 214-939-9900 Clark Libbey Alternative 11 p.m.

No Cover Brian Keith Wallen Singer Songwriter 11 p.m.

No Cover .............. adairssaloon.com The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Addison Jordan & Friends New Gen Jazz 8 p.m.

No cover Jonathan Fisher Trio Jazz 8 p.m.

No cover ............... balconyclub.com The Free Man ....... 2626 Commerce St. ......... 214-377-9893 Robin Willis Band Jazz, Classics 3 p.m.

No cover Savoy Swing Band Early Jazz & Swing 7 p.m.

No cover Blues Jam Blues 10 p.m.

No cover ............ freemandallas.com Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Andrew James Singer Songwriter 7p.m. $10 ............... openingbellcoffee.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Ryan Berg and The Velvet Ears Singer Songwriter 12:30 p.m.

Free ............................ therustic.com Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 John Tipton Singer Songwriter, Blues 10 p.m.

Free ...................... sundowndfw.com Times Ten Cellars ..... 6324 Prospect Ave. .... 214-824-9463 William Foley Quartet Jazz 4 p.m.

No cover ........... timestencellars.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Tree Rap 8 p.m. $13 ........... threelinksdeepellum.com

14 14 mMonday, onday, November novembeR The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Liz Mikel’s Entertainer’s Showcase Professional Open Mic 9:30 p.m.

Free ....................... balconyclub.com RBC ................. 2617 Commerce St. .............. 469- 487-6149 Outward Bound Mixtape Sessions Experimental 9 p.m.

Free .................... rbcdeepellum.com

The Wood Brothers – Folk, Blues Sunday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m., $29-$45 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com

The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Brandy Zdan Rock 8:30 p.m.

Free ............................ therustic.com

Dianne Reeves – Jazz Thursday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. $39-$119 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com

San Francisco Rose ... 3024 Greenville Ave. ... 214-826-2020 Open Mic with Aaron Puzey Variety, Open Mic 7-10 p.m.

No Cover ......... sanfranciscorose.net

Andrea Bocelli – Opera, Classical Saturday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m., $129 - $359 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Joe Bonamassa – Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Saturday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m., $84 - $154 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com

Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Funky Knuckles Funk 10 p.m.

Free ...................... sundowndfw.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Direct Hit! Pop Punk 8 p.m. $12-$14 .... threelinksdeepellum.com

Tuesday,, November 15 15 tuesday novembeR

Flosstradamus – Hip Hop Thursday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m., $32 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S. Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com

The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ..... 214-826-8104 Peggy Honea’s Happenin’ Party Multi Genre 6 p.m.

Free Colin Boyd Americana guitarist & vocalist 9 p.m.

Free ....................... balconyclub.com

MercyMe – Contemporary Christian Friday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., $49 - $129 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com

Buzzbrews Kitchen .... 4334 Lemmon Ave. .... 214-521-4334 Classical Open Mic Classical 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Free ......................... buzzbrews.com

Los TexManiacs – Rock, Jazz, Tejano Saturday, Dec 17, 8 p.m., $28 - $50 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org

Photo by Kendra Byrd

Saturday,, November 12 12 satuRday novembeR

John Denver, Rocky Mountain Christmas – Instrumental Friday, Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m. $22 - $97 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com Jonathan Tyler – Hard Rock, Blues Rock Saturday, Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m., $24-$80 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com

Clubs Restaurants Clubs • R•November estauRants Friday, 11

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Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ....... 214-939-9900 Mo Robson Americana, Country 11 p.m.

No Cover .............. adairssaloon.com The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Cheap, Fast & Easy Jazz 6 p.m.

Free William Foley Ensemble Jazz 9:30 p.m.

Free ....................... balconyclub.com Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 Ronnie Heart, Divino Niño, Sudie Funk, Indie Pop 9 p.m. $10 ........................ double-wide.com The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Miss Marcy Blues 8 p.m.

No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com

The Crown and Harp .. 1914 Greenville Ave. ..214-828-1914 Harper’s Revue Local Music Showcase 10 p.m.

Free .............. thecrownandharp.com Sandaga 813 .............. 813 Exposition ............. 972.415.7491 Jazz Jam Jazz 8:30 p.m. $5 - $10 ................ sandaga813.com San Francisco Rose ... 3024 Greenville Ave. ... 214-826-2020 Tin Man Singer Songwriter 8-11 p.m.

No Cover ......... sanfranciscorose.net Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Acoustically Yours Ft. Ken Bethea Open Mic 8 p.m.

Free ...................... sundowndfw.com

16 16 WWednesday, ednesday, November novembeR The Green Elephant ........ 5627 Dyer St. ........ 214-265-1338 Dallas Drum Djam Open drum jam 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. $5 ............. greenelephantdallas.com The Free Man .......... 2626 Commerce St. ....... 214-377-9893 La Pompe Swing, Gypsy Jazz 7 p.m.

Free Marcelo de Melo Jazz 10 p.m.

Free ................... freemandallas.com Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts Outlaw Country 8 p.m. $10 ............... openingbellcoffee.com Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Diamond Kings Funk, Sax and Drums 8 p.m.

Free ...................... sundowndfw.com

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Lee Harvey’s .............. 1807 Gould St. ............ 214-428-1555 The Rich Girls Yacht Rock 9 p.m.

Free ........................ leeharveys.com

AllGood Café ............ 2934 Main St. ............... 214-742-5362 Bronwen Roberts and Ben Croucher Singer Songwriter 8 p.m. Pay What You Can ................... allgoodcafe.com

Poor David’s Pub ...... 1313 S. Lamar St. ....... 214-565-1297 Walt Wilkins Americana, Country, Rock 9 p.m. $14-$25 ............ poordavidspub.com

The Library Bar ....... 3015 Oak Lawn Ave. ..... 214-224-3152 Erik Barnes Classical, Jazz, Piano 7 p.m.

Free .......... landmarkrestodallas.com

The Prophet Bar ........... 2548 Elm St. ............ 214-742-3667 Lee Harvey Osmond Psychedelic Folk 7 p.m. $12 - $15 ............ thedoordallas.com

Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Cameron Matthew Ray Singer Songwriter 9 p.m. $10 ............... openingbellcoffee.com

Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Coldture Jazz 10 p.m.

Free ................. thetwilitelounge.com

The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Chuck Ligon Country 8:30 p.m.

Free ............................ therustic.com

Uncle Calvin’s ...... 9555 N. Central Expy. ....... 214-363-0044 Diana Jones, Hamp and Janet Singer Songwriter 8 p.m. $15-$18 .................. unclecalvins.org

Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 The Dirty Good Soul, Blues, Funk, Rock 10 p.m.

Free ...................... sundowndfw.com

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As condensed by the author in 1867 for his public readings. Presented here in seven weekly installments with original illustrations by John Leech.

STAVE TWO. THE FIRST OF THE THREE SPIRITS

W

hen Scrooge awoke, it was so dark, that, looking out of bed, he could scarcely distinguish the transparent window from the opaque walls of his chamber, until suddenly the church clock tolled a deep, dull, hollow, melancholy ONE. Light flashed up in the room upon the instant, and the curtains of his bed were drawn aside by a strange figure, -- like a child: yet not so like a child as like an old man, viewed through some supernatural medium, which gave him the appearance of having receded from the view, and being diminished to a child's proportions. Its hair, which hung about its neck and down its back, was white as if with age; and yet the face had not a wrinkle in it, and the tenderest bloom was on the skin. It held a branch of fresh green holly in its hand; and, in singular contradiction of that wintry emblem, had its dress trimmed with summer flowers. But the strangest thing about it was, that from the crown of its head there sprung a bright clear jet of light, by which all this was visible; and which was doubtless the occasion of its using, in its duller moments, a great extinguisher for a cap, which it now held under its arm.

“Are you the Spirit, sir, whose coming was foretold to me?”

“I am!”

“Who and what are you?”

“I am the Ghost of Christmas Past.”

“Long past?”

“No. Your past. The things that you will see with me are shadows of the things that have been; they will have no consciousness of us.”

Scrooge then made bold to inquire what business brought him there.

“Your welfare. Rise, and walk with me!”

It would have been in vain for Scrooge to plead that the weather and the hour were not adapted to pedestrian purposes; that bed was warm, and the thermometer a long way below freezing; that he was clad but lightly in his slippers, dressing-gown, and nightcap; and that he had a cold upon him at that time.

The grasp, though gentle as a woman's hand, was not to be resisted. He rose; but finding that the Spirit made towards the window, clasped its robe in supplication.

“I am a mortal, and liable to fall.”

“Bear but a touch of my hand there,” said the Spirit, laying it upon his heart, “and you shall be upheld in more than this!”

As the words were spoken, they passed through the wall, and stood in the busy thoroughfares of a city. It was made plain enough by the dressing of the shops that here, too, it was Christmas time.

The Ghost stopped at a certain warehouse door, and asked Scrooge if he knew it.

“Know it! Was I apprenticed here!”

They went in. At sight of an old gentleman in a Welsh wig, sitting behind such a high desk that, if he had been two inches taller, he must have knocked his head against the ceiling, Scrooge cried in great excitement: “Why, it's old Fezziwig! Bless his heart, it's Fezziwig, alive again!”

Old Fezziwig laid down his pen, and looked up at the clock, which pointed to the hour of seven. He rubbed his hands; adjusted his capacious waistcoat; laughed all over himself, from his shoes to his organ of benevolence; and called out in a comfortable, oily, rich, fat, jovial voice: “Yo ho, there! Ebenezer! Dick!”

A living and moving picture of Scrooge's former self, a young man, came briskly in, accompanied by his fellow-prentice.

“Dick Wilkins, to be sure!” said Scrooge to the Ghost. “My old fellow-prentice, bless me, yes. There he is. He was very much attached to me, was Dick.

Poor Dick! Dear, dear!”

“Yo ho, my boys!” said Fezziwig.

“No more work to-night. Christmas eve, Dick. Christmas, Ebenezer! Let's have

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the shutters up, before a man can say Jack Robinson! Clear away, my lads, and let's have lots of room here!”

Clear away! There was nothing they wouldn't have cleared away, or couldn't have cleared away, with old Fezziwig looking on. It was done in a minute. Every movable was packed off, as if it were dismissed from public life forevermore; the floor was swept and watered, the lamps were trimmed, fuel was heaped upon the fire; and the warehouse was as snug and warm and dry and bright a ball-room as you would desire to see upon a winter's night.

In came a fiddler with a music-book, and went up to the lofty desk, and made an orchestra of it, and tuned like fifty stomach-aches. In came Mrs. Fezziwig, one vast substantial smile. In came the three Miss Fezziwigs, beaming and lovable. In came the six young followers whose hearts they broke. In came all the young men and women employed in the business. In came the housemaid, with her cousin the baker. In came the cook, with her brother's particular friend the milkman. In they all came one after another; some shyly, some boldly, some gracefully, some awkwardly, some pushing, some pulling; in they all came, anyhow and everyhow. Away they all went, twenty couple at once; hands half round and back again the other way; down the middle and up again; round and round in various stages of affectionate grouping; old top couple always turning up in the wrong place; new top couple starting off again, as soon as they got there; all top couples at last, and not a bottom one to help them. When this result was brought about, old Fezziwig, clapping his hands to stop the dance, cried out, “Well done!” and the fiddler plunged his hot face into a pot of porter especially provided for that purpose.

There were more dances, and there were forfeits, and more dances, and there was cake, and there was negus, and there was a great piece of Cold Roast, and there was a great piece of Cold Boiled, and there were mince-pies, and plenty of beer. But the great effect of the evening came after the Roast and Boiled, when the fiddler struck up “Sir Roger de Coverley.”

Then old Fezziwig stood out to dance with Mrs. Fezziwig. Top couple, too; with a good stiff piece of work cut out for them; three or four and twenty pair of partners; people who were not to be trifled with; DICKENS cont'd on page 11

TRAVEL

Temples and shrines of Japan

By Michael Wald

wald.world@yahoo.com When people visit Italy or other places in Europe, they often come away with a mishmash of memories about the large number of churches they visited. The same sensation occurs in Japan, only there you are see Buddhist “temples” and Shinto “shrines” (all Buddhist places are temples; all Shinto places are shrines).

Their awesome beauty is hard to describe in words and certainly something you want to experience in Japan. The ancient wealthy of Japan copied many of the features of these structures in the castles they built.

The remarkable thing, in general, about the religious structures, is that Buddhist and Shinto buildings exist in close proximity to one another, often on the same grounds.

Unlike the West or Middle East, where there seems to be competition and outright conflict among various religious sects, that is not the case in Japan. While culturally grounded in spiritualism, the Japanese aren’t dogmatic about religion. Rather, they take parts of the various Buddhist and Shinto practices that suit their needs and practice those parts. In general, Buddhism with its emphasis on introspection is very consistent with the Japanese culture where no one wants to stand out; conformity is highly regarded. The Japanese love of nature is exactly congruent with Shintoism, which worships various gods related to nature.

In Tokyo the most prominent temple, in the Asakusa District incongruously tucked

in among high-rise buildings, is Sensoji.

There you can experience practitioners worshipping, a huge incense caldron, and a traditional washing basin. Its beautiful Kaminarimon Gate has one of the most colorful and largest hanging lanterns anywhere. The temple, dedicated to mercy and compassion, dates from the year 628. Typical of many temples, and a little unexpected to Western eyes, the temple incorporates many commercial stalls around it. A small Shinto shrine stands adjacent to the temple where you can see the distinctive Shinto method of prayer.

It, too, has a lot of commerce attached to it.

Two and one half hours from Tokyo, in Nikko, is the expansive and architecturally significant Toshogu shrine.

An equally impressive Buddhist temple, Yakushido, is on the same grounds. It contains the famous monkey sculpture “hear-no-evil, see-no-evil, speak-no-evil.”

Nikko is in a serene mountain setting with a babbling stream, nice restaurants catering to tourists and the site of a national park featuring a waterfall amid many sourvenir shops.

In Kyoto the beautiful gold-leaf covered Kinkakuji Temple, frequently referred to as the Golden Pavilion, sits on a pond in a beautiful setting where its reflection on the still water in good weather is one of the everlasting images of Japan. On the eastern edge of the city, after passing through a long line of street vendors, you arrive at

Photos by Michael Wald

Highlights in Japan include the various temples and shrines.

Kiyomizu Temple, which is supported by a huge wooden foundation built into the side of a mountain and surrounded by cherry blossom trees and serene paths through a park setting.

On an island in the bay off Hiroshima you’ll find the magnificent and massive Shrine of Itsukushima with its typical bright Shinto orange color, dating from 593 and rebuilt in the 16th century. Its foundation is on stilts to protect it against high tide when it becomes surrounded by water. It survived the Hiroshima bombing because of this unique construction.

Tourist areas always try to find a unique selling point. In the city of Nara, the Todaiji Temple is billed as the world’s

largest wooden building. Inside is what is claimed to be the largest bronze statue of Buddha. Next to the temple is the equally magnificent Kasuga Shrine.

Osaka is home to one of Japan’s most famous castles. Surrounded by a moat on a hill in a large park now owned by the city, it’s wealthy builder successfully aimed to outdo the temples in beauty and stature.

You can hardly turn a corner in Japan without seeing a temple, shrine or castle. It would be impossible to see them all; these give you a good start.

Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel.

He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com. Follow him @adventourist.

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Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS 1. Sandal part 6. Leave no choice 11. Singer — James 15. — la vista!

20. Steamed

21. Actor Cornel — 22. Drum 24. Pub sign (2 wds.)

25. Policy addendum 26. Inedible orange 27. Hot-tub wood 28. Waken

29. Hawke and Frome 31. Back financially 33. Arty NYC area 34. Auto-safety advocate 35. Kraken (2 wds.)

37. Tack in a yacht

39. Baltimore bard 41. Cen. fractions 42. Gave out sparingly 43. Wire thicknesses 44. Dips in batter, say 46. Fibbed, plus 50. Dangerous current

51. Fjord port 52. Starting gate 53. Pave the way 57. Called strikes 59. Hollow fruits 60. Feline nine 61. She, in Cherbourg 62. Lightened up 63. Run like heck 64. Like city property 65. Swell (hyph.)

66. Popcorn nuisances 67. — cow!

68. Minute 69. Bank jobs 72. Musician Brian — 73. Twist 74. Republic near Italy 75. Role for Angelina 76. Got back 79. Con game 80. Kind of budget 84. Makes the most of 85. Andrew's ex-duchess 86. Fling 87. — Lingus 88. Shoe part 91. Pinkish-yellow 92. Mortar troughs 93. Scotland yard?

95. Fortas or Vigoda 96. Compadre of Che 97. Plain on the moon 98. Bright flower 99. Melville's "— Dick" 101. Frat-party wear 102. Bugged off 103. More exciting 104. Like autumn leaves 105. Fraus, in Sp. 106. Gold-coated 107. Whistle blower

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108. Agile 109. Slack off 111. Philosopher Immanuel — 112. Buckwheat dish 114. Cartoonist — Keane 117. Telepathy 118. Put on 119. Real close (hyph.)

124. In the thick of 126. Like the Kalahari 128. Jingle, maybe 130. Dislodge 131. Bandleader Count — 132. Arroyos 134. Coffee shop lure 136. Measures distance 137. Booster rocket 138. Underhanded one 139. Kind of wave 140. Macbeth's title 141. Played it again 142. Black as night 143. Tea biscuit 144. Smelling — DOWN 1. Names on pedigrees 2. Corny 3. Milkmaid beloved of Krishna 4. Elite unit (hyph.)

5. Licorice liqueur 6. — Jima 7. Faux pas 8. Like an armadillo 9. — Lee Masters 10. Scallion kin 11. Catchall abbr.

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achieve plant growth such as utilizing compost, using biological controls for insects and maintaining high nutrient levels in soil.

A school garden can have a positive effect on environmental awareness, test scores, behavior and students’ eating habits - kids are more interested in eating fruits and vegetables after being exposed to a school garden on a regular basis. How do we make this happen at every school in DISD? Southwick answered this question pulling from experience — you need your administrator’s support. Southwick spoke of ensuring the principal earmark budget money every year for garden support. Southwick may work in “part-time,” but her investment in the garden and students is well over part-time. Having a dedicated garden coordinator on staff allows her the position to write grants, organize volunteers, and bring the community together to rally behind the “pride of school.”

Don’t you want a school garden for your kids like Kramer and other successful school gardens like Lakewood, or Stonewall Jackson have? Visit realschoolgardens.org to learn more about the benefits of school gardens and grants to apply for, and start planting the seed with your principal.

Watch a quick video tour of the Kramer garden on our Facebook page: Facebook.com/ KTWeekly Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more on her website enviroadventures.com.

Between May and November 2016, the CTC raised $23 million in private sector funds. The focus now shifts to getting the project included in the 2017 bond.

If they can get matching bond funds, the $56 million price tag for The Loop is covered.

CTC Board Member Linda Owens believes that timing for the project is ideal. As the state continues work on the lower Stemmons Freeway area, the CTC can work in conjunction with them to save time and, potentially, money on the connectors.

“It shows to us that the stars are lining up,” she said. “So let's do this now.”

Another element in the plan's favor is that the city already owns almost 100 percent of the easements and right-of-ways necessary for trail construction.

“It's an unbelievable advantage,” Ellerman said.

“Not a cent will be spent on land.”

Ultimately, they hope the social and economic benefits of the connected loop system will serve the Trinity area much like the Katy Trail served Uptown.

“Just look at the Katy Trail and the businesses, restaurants and residences that have grown up along its busy path,” Larry Dale said in a press release.

Writing in the September issue of Urban Land magazine, real estate analyst Jeffrey Spivak assessed the Katy Trail's role in Uptown's exploding land values. He assessed the current values to be around $5.1 billion.

“All this momentum cannot be attributed solely to the recreational attractions, but it certainly accelerated after the trail and park opened,” Spivak wrote.

Conservancy members share the same mantra: “Do it right.” They believe that if the job is done properly, there are no limits to the benefits the city could reap from The Loop.

“We're doing something that will be an amenity for generations to come,” Ellerman said.

Your Stars this Week

by Stella Wilder

The coming week will present numerous situations from which individuals can learn a great deal about themselves, their surroundings and the world at large — and many of those lessons are likely to come at what seem like inopportune times.

The question, however, is not one of timing, but of readiness.

Even if something unexpected does occur, the fact is that many may actually be prepared for it in ways that are unseen or unsuspected — and those are the ones who will benefit most from such events. Indeed, those who are able to look back at the week and say, “I was ready for that,” will do so proudly, knowing that in spite of all the uncertainty in life, careful planning is seldom futile! Above all else, indicators tell a story wherein strength of character will lead to victory.

In some cases, nature will seem to have conspired against many hapless individuals who have put themselves at some kind of disadvantage, as all manner of otherwise routine phenomena threaten to throw everything out of whack. It is most important that personal loss be avoided: That which is highly valued must be protected at all costs!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) It's a good week to commune with friends who claim to understand what you've been going through recently. A new idea has you excited. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You

may react unfavorably to the fact that you seem to have no choice in a certain matter, but a loved one keeps you on an even keel.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You're in no mood for trivialities.

You know there are important issues to address, and that's where your head is. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You may be feeling precisely what a friend or loved one is feeling. Together, you can deal with almost anything that comes along.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You'll be reintroduced to a major issue from your past, but it seems to be much more manageable than it was before. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – Someone close to you may doubt that you're really prepared for what's coming, but you've been working hard to set things up in just the right way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You'll want to keep a record of what transpires, if only because you won't want to forget what you were able to accomplish.

(Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – A close friend is willing to go back in time with you to address an issue that has returned to haunt you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You may be wondering what more is required of you after taking the few steps that were unavoidable. What's coming up?

(March 6-March 20) – Keep your eyes and ears open, and you'll be able to anticipate events that may take others by surprise. This gives you an advantage.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You will come to a new understanding of your own nature after someone close to you shows you a younger version of yourself. (April 5-April 19) – You may not know how something is going to pan out, but if you keep moving forward, you'll make steady progress in any event.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) There's no time like the present!

Get started as soon as you can on a project that may well bring you precisely what you most want. (May 6-May 20) – The time has come for you to consider an option that would have been impossible not too long ago. It may be your only way out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You must take care that a difference in personal style doesn't come between you and a friend.

It's not worth a lasting conflict!

(June 7-June 20) – You feel as though you are ready for anything, but what actually comes is likely to challenge you in a wholly unexpected way.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) Your attempt to understand what someone else is going

12. Ph.D. submissions 13. Henry VIII's house 14. Memsahib's nanny 15. Aggressive insect 16. Dwarf buffalo 17. Hit the books 18. Stun gun 19. Emulators 23. Offered a toast 30. Slept "soundly" 32. Harmful things 36. Lost traction 38. "Xanadu" rock group 40. Equine fodder 43. High NCO ranking 44. Quail family 45. Get the drift 46. More green 47. Exempt 48. Novel conclusion (var.)

49. Kind of pickle 51. Too suave 52. Ship of 1492 54. Anguished wail 55. Coin eater 56. Blondie's shrieks 58. Home tel.

59. Pete Seeger's music 60. Game of chance 63. Brosnan role 64. Less than one 67. Hotfoots it 68. Insipid 69. Greer and Roach 70. Victorian, e.g.

71. John, in Glasgow 73. Troublesome joint 74. Fresco 75. Bonny miss 77. Pre-equinox mo.

78. Ames inst.

79. Unveils

80. Foretell 81. Tabby's pick-me-up 82. More uncanny 83. Gloomy 85. Fizzy drinks 86. Grounds for a suit 88. Woolen caps 89. Plaintive reed 90. Kan. neighbor 91. George Burns prop 92. Axe handle 93. Hamm of soccer 94. Finales 96. Two of four feet 97. Liquefy 98. Soft breeze 100. Even so 101. Kitchen meas.

102. Eye enhancer 103. Water supplier 106. House ext.

107. Fire discoverer 110. Crete's sea 111. Bear or island 112. — dragon (monitor lizard) 113. Pros 114. Storybook elephant 115. Reflection 116. Jockey, often 118. Improve the highway 119. Melody's words 120. Insurance hub 121. Articulate 122. Big occasion 123. Oui and ja 125. Ms. Foch 127. Sari sporter 129. Pillboxes 133. Moon's place 135. Stein filler

Off the mark

Copyright 2016 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. through is likely to introduce you to a new reality that sticks with you for a while. (July 8-July 22) – “Never” is something you must never say! Even the unlikely is likely to occur, if only to challenge your sense of the possible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You may be going through something that no one else can fully understand, but that doesn't mean you have to go through it alone. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You may be drawn to someone whose experiences are vastly different from your own. Your eyes are sure to be opened.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You'll find yourself waiting for a new development while tending to a pressing family issue.

Good thing you're a multitasker!

(Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You'll have your hands full with a chore that was not on your list of things to do — thanks to an unexpected development.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) What you're waiting for isn't likely to happen until you stop giving it undue attention. Let things develop organically.

(Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You have every reason to reach out to someone who, some time ago, was a central figure in your life.

Something is still sizzling between you, perhaps.

● Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.

● The numbers within the heavily 11-13-16

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

● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner.

KenKen® is a registered trademark of Nextoy, LLC. ©2016 KenKen Puzzle LLC. All rights reserved. Dist. by Universal Uclick for UFS. www.kenken.com

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November 11 - 17, 2016

By Candy Evans

candace@candysdirt.com

Photography courtesy of Jennifer McNeil Baker

O’Neil Ford’s Texas Modern at 3201 Wendover Road is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Frankly, we don’t know how Every child in the neighthey do it. Heading into their 40th borhood knows they year, the organizers of the Lakewood are not to cross the creek behind the Home Tour always find proud home- LOLA to the private 10-acre propowners willing to share their gorerty and the Texas Modern built by geous and often architecturally signif- O’Neil Ford, and his partner, Arch icant houses with the public. In doing Swank in 1939 for Juanita and Alfred so they have raised millions Bromberg. But everyone of dollars since 1976, all longs to cross the creek benefitting local schools. and discover what’s on the This year, six homes rangother side, so this is a great ing from brand new builds opportunity to finally see it. to historic architectural Mrs. Bromberg died icons are on the annual tour in 1999, and her children that takes place this weekwere dedicated to finding end. We were lucky enough Candace Evans just the right buyer — to get a sneak peek at one of someone who would enthose icons, 3201 Wendover Road. sure it remained intact and be good By the way, We’ll be giving away stewards. two pairs of tickets to this year’s Dan Patterson was living on Lakewood Home Festival Tour later Swiss Avenue at the time with his this week on CandysDirt.com, which wife, who happened to be the presimay be your best reason yet for subdent of Preservation Dallas, and their scribing and reading us every single two small children. They were lookday. Go on over to www.CandysDirt. ing for more room to raise the family com and DO IT! when the Wendover property was If you live in Lakewood, you’ll listed. know this place as the house be“We toured the house,” Patterson hind the LOLA — the Lakewood said. “There was a hole in the roof, Outdoor Learning Area, a program and there had been deferred mainteat Lakewood Elementary School. nance for years, but I loved the land,

and my wife loved the house. We put in an offer a bit above asking price and didn’t hear a thing for over a month. Finally, our realtor called and said the Bromberg’s children would like to meet. They spent two hours with us asking about our vision for the house and then accepted our offer.

They wanted someone that would love the house and they knew we’d honor both the home and the land.”

And that’s exactly what they did. A four-year, meticulous renovation began, helmed by another renowned architec, Frank Welch. He ensured the renovations and updates enhanced the home without detracting from the character with creature comforts like air conditioning and heating added. Ford and Swank built the 5,500-square-foot home with ventilation in mind and created two exposures in every room, so there was no existing central air or heat.

The home was cooled with attic fans and heated by seven fireplaces, hand crafted by Ford's brother Lynn.Each fireplace has a story. The living room surround was designed after a bracelet Mrs. Bromberg loved, and the

dining room fireplace was created to match her Wedgewood china pattern.

Another fireplace was a team effort by University of North Texas students.

“Ford offered UNT art students a prize to design panels that his brother Lynn could craft for the fireplaces,” Patterson said. “They picked the best designs, had them made in nickel and copper and added them around the fireplace in the master sitting room.”

The largest change in the home was taking an outdoor dining area and creating a family gallery and breakfast area. The result is so seamless — you would never guess the room was not part of the original home.

Staying true to the home' heritage in the kitchen was a challenge.

The blue tile was chipped and damaged from years of use. A trip to DalTile to have custom tile made resulted in an astonishing bit of luck.

“They called us after we'd left and said they’d found a matching tile from the 1960s in their warehouse and we could have it all.” Look at that blue and white — I melt!

There are four bedrooms and

five bathrooms in the house, with clever built-ins everywhere. An original telephone seating area is on the second floor, and of course plenty of screened porches and balconies, a Ford trademark.

“The front screened porch is a really special place and is where most of the entertaining is done,” Patterson said. Although this is truly a home built for parties — and there are many — the serenity it provides is what Patterson says he loves most.

And with 10 acres, lovingly restored from an overgrown tangle to a myriad of trails, and meadows, with the help of noted landscape architect David Rolston, it’s a meditative wonderland.

The Lakewood Home Festival and Home Tour is this weekend Nov. 11-13. Tickets can be purchased online atwww.auctionsourceonline.com/ lecpta/reservations/.

CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly real estate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country.

Hammer and Nails

Stuff the turkey and yourself, not your dining room

memories are made, so be sure to make each detail stand out in your reminiscences.

The holidays are back; after Another way to divide the Halloween, they sort of hit like connected spaces is to paint the dominoes. During this time of kitchen or other connecting rooms year, almost every single room in different colors, whether it be a the house is equally important. bold red vs. brown or a subtle Having enough bathrooms and beige vs. brown. You could even bedrooms for guests, a comfortable Stephan Sardone go a step further and put classy living room for entertaining, a spawainscoting just in the dining cious and functional kitchen and room, which will set it apart. It all lastly, a dining room where everyone can comes down to your taste (get it?). If you do gather to inhale substantial amounts of food prefer separate spaces with a door in be­— these are vital for tradition and memotween, have fun with the door you choose. ry-making. Though each are made equally, Do you like glass French doors? Saloon I’d like to focus on the dining room. doors? Or something wooden on a track?

I think dining rooms may be getting a Space is important no matter what. little neglected right now, as families are The dining room needs to be big enough more likely to eat in front of the TV or at the to incorporate a buffet of some kind for bar in the kitchen. I’d like us to reconsider easy food access, especially if you’re closthis for upcoming festivities: instead of ining off the kitchen. Another plus for more dulging in our screen addiction, let’s indulge space: chairs won’t be hitting each other, in our food obsession (together). and Grandpa won’t be squeezing by to get The topic of dining rooms calls for perrefills. If the room is quite large, consider sonal preferences. Are you likely to get seceven adding a fireplace — talk about holionds or thirds on Thanksgiving? If so, you day ambience! might think about keeping the dining room For a room where there’s food, it’s and kitchen connected openly for easy transmart to go with a hard-surfaced floor, like sitioning. Meaning, no doors; instead, you hardwood or tile; just add an area rug for might have an open entryway where you can warmth. As for lighting, a dramatic fixture see right into the kitchen to plan your next is a good choice as a focal point over the plate. table, especially to cast a lovely glow for Don’t get me wrong; I still like to have candid family photos. I love natural lighting separate spaces, but you can have it both too, so if you’ve got windows in the dining ways. Simply divide up the rooms by a room, dress them up and keep the curtains strong accent molding, and as I’ve menopen, especially if the scenery calls for it. tioned many times in the past, get creative The most important thing to remember with doorways, archways and framing. This is how this remodel will improve your famis a dining room; it can be formal, informal, ily-holiday experience. Convenience and charming or contemporary. It will be where functionality is first, then style naturally

By Stephan Sardone

stephan@sardoneconstruction.com

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Dining rooms become popular for holidays. follows. Think of your family not just for the holidays, but for your everyday life. Who knows? Dinner at the table may become a daily tradition, not just an annual one.

Stephan Sardone is owner of Sardone Construction and has been helping people improve their life by remodeling their home around their life.

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MOVIE TRAILER

Stylish ‘Arrival’ lands at a great time for Amy Adams

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood

Director Denis Villeneuve’s “Arrival” couldn’t hit theaters at a more apropos time. Current events have ripped apart the fabric of basic human decency and this awe-inspiring tale of optimism, unity and togetherness could actually be a teaching moment for thousands of people all over the Earth.

“Arrival” also happens to be a masterpiece. Yes, it’s being sold as a science fiction movie, but it is so much more than that. This is a movie that uses the arrival of alien life on Earth to summon up every logical human emotion possible on a scale that is barely describable.

The movie begins with linguist professor Louise Banks (Amy Adams) recapping a family trauma that seems to explain her solitude. When 12 massive alien spaceships appear in different locations all over earth, Louise continues to go about her life as if all she has is her daily routine, even sitting in her college office alone while her campus is devoid of people.

Villeneuve and screenwriter Eric Heisserer smartly introduce the arrival through the eyes of Louise, only showing grainy cable news footage while building anticipation for the big reveal.

U.S. Army Colonel Weber (Forest Whitaker) heads up the U.S. government’s team investigating the alien ship hovering over rural Montana, and he recruits Louise in the hope that she can help

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Amy Adams stars as Louise Banks in “Arrival.” translate the new arrival’s alien language that consists of whalelike moans and grunts.

This team of smart people includes mathematician Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner), who hopes to learn just how and why the aliens have visited earth. The U.S. team sets up shop in remote Montana, and when Louise and Ian arrive, the reveal of the entire spacecraft is breathtaking.

The first meeting with the aliens will keep everyone on the edge of their seats. It’s simultaneously frightening and exhilarating

and Villeneuve takes his time, forcing you to take it all in just as Louise and Ian do.

“Arrival” smartly examines the geopolitical strife that naturally occurs all over the world. Just as the U.S. government has, multiple foreign lands set up teams that then communicate what they have gleaned from our guests in hopes of understanding their intentions.

Naturally, this breaks down and puts the earth on the cusp of global war.

The only thing that can potentially stop catastrophe is

learning. Louise painstakingly works on deciphering an alien language that consists of oddly shaped circles, which manage to appear menacing and peaceful all at the same time.

It’s difficult to go into detail as to what happens next because the final hour is as captivating as a movie can possibly be. Confusing dreams pop up for Louise and she becomes engrossed in a mystery whose answers are so poignant and bittersweet that ruining them for any viewer is a disservice.

It’s going to be kicked around

a lot, but calling this a directorial effort anything short of creative genius is an understatement.

Villeneuve has made a movie that can only be placed on the mantle beside films from people named Kubrick, Scorsese or Spielberg.

The effects are nothing short of spectacular, and every image captured by cinematographer Bradford Young is a beauty to behold.

There are some people that believe purpose is the driving force in human nature. Louise, a downtrodden, lost soul, gains purpose from the aliens, and Amy Adams contributes a tour de force performance with awe-inspiring grace and skill. Adams creates a character so moved, so changed, so filled with a desire to learn that you’ll cheer for her and, when the time comes, weep for her.

Never mind Best Actor or Best Actress. Amy Adams has transcended those silly titles in “Arrival.” This performance will be entered into the pantheon of the finest in film history.

Yes, “Arrival” will require tissues. The finale comes out of nowhere and delivers an emotional impact that no viewer should expect from a movie about an alien landing.

“Arrival” is a movie about communication, and about how simply understanding and working through our differences can lead to prosperity. It may seem heavy handed, but this is the right movie at the right time, and if you engulf yourself in it, you will walk out not only entertained, but enlightened.

UNCLE BARKY’S BITES

The British are streaming, the British are streaming!

By Ed Bark

unclebarky@verizon.net The British remain an occupying force — on U.S. home screens at least.

This is the case on two fronts. Series about upper crust Brits continue to reap critical acclaim and lure thoroughly devoted audiences, whether it’s PBS’ dearly departed “Downton Abbey” or Netflix’s brand new crowd-pleaser, “The Crown.”

HBO’s most popular series ever, “Game of Thrones,” has a medieval British feel to it, even though it’s set in mythical lands. And its cast is largely British through and through, whether it’s Kit Harington as heartthrob Jon Snow, Lena Headey as despicable Cersei Lannister or Emilia Clarke as everyone’s favorite dragon lady, Daenerys Targaryen.

A wealth of Brits also are playing American or pseudo-American characters in numerous ongoing dramas, including Matthew Rhys in

FX’s “The Americans,” Michael Sheen in Showtime’s “Masters of Sex,” Andrew Lincoln in Ed Bark AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” Hugh “House” Laurie in Hulu’s new “Chance,” Alex O’Loughlin in CBS’ “Hawaii Five-0” and both Dominic West and Ruth Wilson in Showtime’s “The Affair,” which returns for Season 3 on Nov. 20th.

American actors and producers have expressed some concern over all these juicy TV parts going to British thespians. One of the ultimate instances of casting against type came in 2012, when CBS made Brit Janet Montgomery the star of its eventually short-lived “Made In Jersey.”

“I was actually working in England when I got the script and first auditioned for the part,” Montgomery said that summer during the Television Critics Association

press tour. “And I’d never been to New Jersey, so I sort of looked at New Jersey on the map and the actors that were from there.”

She eventually decided to mimic Mira Sorvino “because she can camp up her accent.

Especially back in, like 1992, there was a rawness to the way she spoke.”

The executive producer of the series, Kevin Falls, said it initially seemed like a “long shot for sure” that a British actress would be his leading lady in a New Jersey-set drama. Then he resorted to network speak.

“Well, you know, like in sports, you try to draft the best athlete available,” he said.

“Janet made us forget that she was English. She just delivered this character like she had lived there all her life.”

Falls said he was “very conscious of the British invasion” when he cast British-American actor Kevin McKidd to star as a time-traveling San Francisco reporter in the 2007 NBC series “Journeyman.”

“But now,” he said, “it

Photo courtesy of Netflix

Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II in “The Crown.” feels like there’s so many wonderful American and English actors here that you just don’t think about that too much anymore.”

Only occasionally is the reverse true. Netflix’s “The Crown,” which is virtually certain to receive a wealth of Emmy nominations next

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summer, stars Brits Claire Foy and Matt Smith in the featured roles of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. But New York native John Lithgow also has a plum role as a decaying but still fierce Winston Churchill.

The flow of Britishers to these shores lately seems to be somewhat stemmed by television networks’ increasing concerns over diversity.

Casting people of color is of prime importance. And with notable exceptions, such as Idris Elba of “Luther” fame, they generally don’t come from merrie olde England.

We’ll leave you, however, with more tea and crumpets. Such as Anthony Hopkins, Thandie Newton and Ben Barnes, all from the UK, playing starring roles

in HBO’s new “Westworld.”

Or Minnie Driver as the lead in the freshman ABC sitcom “Speechless.”

Plus Damian Lewis in Showtime’s “Billions” after his breakthrough role in that network’s “Homeland.”

Furthermore, Tom Mison starring in Fox’s “Sleepy Hollow.” And of course, Jonny Lee Miller in CBS’ “Elementary.”

Because, blimey, who would think of casting an American actor as Sherlock Holmes? Well, unless you happen to be Robert Downey Jr. for feature film purposes.

Turnabout is fair play — but still very rarely.

Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a current board member of the Press Club of Dallas.

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Dallas Arboretum welcomes distinguished British author

By Juliette Coulter Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden welcomes distinguished British author and historian, Adrian Tinniswood, OBE, to discuss his latest novel, The Long Weekend: Life in the English Country House, 19181939, on Nov. 19. The lecture, which is free with paid garden admission, is from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Rosine Hall followed by a book signing.

Books will be available for purchase.

Drawing on thousands of memoirs, unpublished letters and diaries, and the eyewitness testimonies of belted earls and bibulous butlers, historian Mr. Tinniswood brings the stately homes of England to life as never before, opening the door onto a world half-remembered, glamorous, shameful at times and forever wrapped in myth.

Based on his latest book, The Long Weekend, Tinniswood’s lecture will explore the sheer variety of country house life: from King George V poring over his stamp collection at Sandringham to fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley collecting mistresses at ancestral homes across the nation, from Edward VIII entertaining Wallis Simpson at Fort Belvedere to the Duke of Marlborough at Blenheim, whose wife became obsessed with her pet spaniels. Mr. DICKENS cont'd from page 6 people who would dance, and had no notion of walking.

But if they had been twice as many, — four times, — old Fezziwig would have been a match for them and so would Mrs. Fezziwig.

As to her, she was worthy to be his partner in every sense of the term. A positive light appeared to issue from Fezziwig's calves. They shone in every part of the dance.

You couldn't have predicted, at any given time, what would become of 'em next. And when old Fezziwig and Mrs. Fezziwig had gone all through the dance, -- advance and retire, turn your partner, bow and courtesy, corkscrew, thread the needle, and back again to your place, -- Fezziwig “cut,” -- cut so deftly, that he appeared to wink with his legs.

When the clock struck eleven this domestic ball broke up. Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig took their stations, one on either side the door, and, shaking hands with every person individually as he or she went out, wished him or her a Merry Christmas. When everybody had retired but the two 'prentices, they did the same to them; and thus the cheerful voices died away, and the lads were left to their beds which were under a counter in the back shop.

“A small matter,” said the Ghost, “to make these silly folks so full of gratitude. He has spent but a few pounds of your mortal money, -- three or four perhaps. Is that so much that he deserves this praise?”

“It isn't that,” said Scrooge, heated by the remark, and speaking unconsciously like his former,

Tinniswood reveals what it was really like to live and work in some of the most beautiful houses the world has ever seen during the last great golden age of the English country home.

Mary Brinegar, president and CEO, said, “We look forward to hearing Mr. Tinniswood about this remarkable topic because there’s such interest in it. Our guests are fascinated with historic homes and country living as demonstrated by how many visit the Arboretum’s DeGolyer House, a magnificent estate listed on the National Register of Historic Places and once used for a country home.”

Tinniswood is a distinguished British social historian, writer and lecturer, whose passion for architecture and history began in earnest when he took up the task of researching and writing the history of Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire, a historic house owned by Britain’s National Trust. This project began a long association with the Trust where he has served as editor, author and educational consultant. He is also a popular historian and has written twelve books including, The Polite Tourist, His Invention So Fertile: The Life of Christopher Wren, By Permission of Heaven: The Story of the Great Fire of London, The Verneys: A True Story of Love, War and Madness

Photos courtesy of Juliette Coulter

Adrian Tinniswood will sign his book The Lost Weekend on Nov. 19. in 17th-Century England (shortlisted for the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction), Pirates of Barbary, The Rainborowes and most recently, The Long Weekend (Basic Books, May 2016). Tinniswood lectures extensively in both the United Kingdom

not his latter just cause to self, -- “it isn't grieve.” that, Spirit. He “What has the power to Idol has render us happy displaced or unhappy; to you?” make our service “A light or burdengolden one. some; a pleasure You fear or a toil. Say that the world his power lies in too much. words and looks; I have seen in things so slight your nobler and insignificant aspirations that it is imposfall off one sible to add and by one, until Scrooge struggles with the Ghost count 'em up: the maswhat then? The ter-passion, of Christmas Past. happiness he Gain, engives is quite as grosses you great as if it cost a fortune.”

Have I not?”

He felt the Spirit's glance, and “What then? Even if I have stopped. grown so much wiser, what then? I “What is the matter?” am not changed towards you. Have “Nothing particular.”

I ever sought release from our “Something, I think?” engagement?”

“No, no. I should like to be “In words, no. Never.” able to say a word or two to my “In what, then?” clerk just now. That's all.”

“In a changed nature; in an “My time grows short,” obaltered spirit; in another atmoserved the Spirit. “Quick!” sphere of life; another Hope as its This was not addressed to great end. If you were free to-day, Scrooge, or to any one whom to-morrow, yesterday, can even I he could see, but it produced an believe that you would choose a immediate effect. For again he saw dowerless girl; or, choosing her, do himself. He was older now; a man I not know that your repentance in the prime of life. and regret would surely follow? I He was not alone, but sat by do; and I release you. With a full the side of a fair young girl in a heart, for the love of him you once black dress, in whose eyes there were.” were tears.

“Spirit! remove me from this “It matters little,” she said place.” softly to Scrooge's former self.

“I told you these were shad“To you, very little. Another idol ows of the things that have been,” has displaced me; and if it can said the Ghost. “That they are what comfort you in time to come, as I they are, do not blame me!” would have tried to do, I have no “Remove me!” Scrooge ex-

and America. He studied English near Bath. For his services to Great and Philosophy at the University Britain’s heritage, Tinniswood was of Southampton, and received his made a member of the Order of the M.A. in Philosophy from Leicester British Empire.

University. He and his wife, Helen, live SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE in a restored cottage

claimed. “I cannot bear it! Leave me! Take me back. Haunt me no longer!”

As he struggled with the Spirit he was conscious of being exhausted, and overcome by an irresistible drowsiness; and, further, of being in his own bed-room. He had barely time to reel to bed before he sank into a heavy sleep.

Continues next week with Part 4

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Music

Local rockers still have the beat after all these years

By Shari Goldstein Stern

Woodrow Wilson High School’s class of 1956 commemorated its 60th reunion with an event at the school last month, which included a lot of visiting, lunch, some exhibits and Woodrow’s own band, the Big Beats, who played for two hours. Dallas’ favorite cowboy, Burton Gilliam, WW ‘56 (“Blazing Saddles”) was emcee.

Gilliam waxed sentimental: “When I left my high school yesterday, I sat in my car and cried. I felt I’ve been accepted by the ‘56 grads as one of their own. I was a poor student. I was a kid wanting to do well but had no idea where he was going or how to get there.”

“What an honor it was to be part of the organizing committee for this 60th reunion. I’m positive I will be around in 2026 to celebrate the 70th,” Gilliam added.

Still playing after all these years, the Big Beats band entertained, with alum C.W. Kendall, Jr. on the piano and keyboard.

Kendall formed the rock and roll band in 1957. Some of the earliest members were Woodrow Wilson classmates Donnie McCord and Bill Crawford. The band played throughout the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s and a group of them still play today. Woodrow alumni Bobby Rambo, Earl Slocumb, Billy Mitchell, Larry Randall and Kendall played at the reunion. Earl Slocumb was particularly entertaining with his Chuck Berry and Elvis moves.

Kendall started playing music when he was 13 and plays piano and keyboard with the group. The Big Beats played throughout high school at bars like Ace of Clubs and Zombie Castle. At the latter, the owner offered each player seven dollars per night. “Being a negotiator I said he would have to sweeten the pot. When he countered with seven dollars per night and all the beer we could drink, we accepted the gig.”

The Big Beats were the first rock & roll band to sign with Columbia Records. They were recognized as one of the most popular groups of their time, touring with such superstars as Buddy Holly and The Crickets, Richie

Valens, Roy Orbison, Ricky Nelson talent like Earth, Wind & Fire, Jerry Jeff and Bobby Darin.

Walker and Tanya Tucker. This is the On July 16, 1958, the Big Beats short list. appeared on Dick Clark’s American Columbia Records booked the band Bandstand, where one number they to tour Chicago to Seattle and everything played was “Clarks’ Expedition,” in between, where they made appearnamed for the legendary host. Paul ances on parades, radio and other gigs.

Anka and Johnny Hartman were “When we played a concert in a city featured on the same show. The band close to Canada, 2,000 people turned was invited back several times. out. Once someone in the audience asked About an unfortunate, but memif we could play some Rolling Stones. I orable night, C.W. said: “We were told them, ‘No, we don’t play anything playing the same venue that Buddy that new,’” quipped Slocumb.

[Holly] was booked to play on a “My son, Brooks, runs the company snowy night. We had planned to wait now and I write the checks,” Kendall exfor them to come in — Buddy, the plained. “Now we play at parties, concerts, Big Bopper and Richie [Valens], but weddings and a lot of corporate events.

Photo courtesy of The Big Beats we decided we shouldn’t because of We played at several locations at the Fair.

The Big Beats. the snow, and we didn’t want to miss Today, we do anything people will pay us our next show in St. Louis. I left a note to play,” Kendall wisecracked. for Buddy telling him we wanted to Pocket Sandwich Theater is one of Entertainment with classmate Larry Randall. wait but couldn’t any longer. As we were pullthe Big Beats’ frequented venues. Their next The agency is billed as “A Certified Talent ing into St. Louis it came over the radio that gig at Pocket is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. and Entertainment Professional Company.” they had died in that plane crash — we were all Throughout its 50-year history, Kendall has 17 at 8 p.m. devastated.”

For more information, visit kenran.com. been honored with the Texas Star Award “We deKeep up with the Woodrow Wilson Class of for Best Entertainment Productions; Texas veloped into Meeting and Events for Best Entertainment and ‘56 on Facebook. a good show Kendall added: “Woodrow is lucky to have other recognitions. In a few months Kendall band. We apBarbara Adamson, who planned this event as a will travel to England to be inducted into the peared in 42 fellow alum. She is always the first to volunteer Buddy Holly Hall of Fame. states and 27 for any of the alumni needs, especially the class Ken Ran Entertainment has an extensive, countries,” the of ‘56. We couldn’t do anything without her.” impressive client list of hundreds, including musician said.

The Big Beats were discovered playing on Bourbon St. in New Orleans by Pete Fountain and Al Hirt, who arranged for them to play in Las Vegas, and then they toured to Reno and Tahoe and Vegas. After playing at the Thunderbird Hotel in Vegas, the owner asked them to stay, and they performed there for five years.

In 1967 they played on a cruise ship, dry docked in Kodiak, Alaska due to a typhoon.

The cruise line had made the ship into a hotel, restaurant and night club, where the Big Beats were booked for six months. After a couple of weeks, Kendall brought over his wife, four kids, a dog and a turtle.

After playing in a Fort Worth nightclub, Kendall built 13 clubs in Houston, San Antonio Photo by ​Becca Menig​,​femmes INTERNATIONAL and other states.

Woodrow Wilson '56 alum, Burton Gilliam, served as emcee of the event and grand marshall The music pro founded Ken Ran of the parade. Barbara Adamson, WW '56 orchestrated the reunion.

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Dance cont'd from page 1 Ballet Company brought his production to the Majestic Theater in 1988, and invited area dance studios to audition and perform. The following year he asked Owens to be the Dallas coordinator for an ongoing tradition. She recruited another studio owner, Toby McPheeters and they have both filled the roles for the past 21 years. Other London children’s dance instructors, all of whom work with this event are Sally Androit, Gina Baker and Laura Glenn.

According to Sally Michael Keyes, Director of Public Relations for the Moscow Ballet North America, 75,000 dancers, girls and boys have performed in the programs’ 24-year history. That represents at least 60 kids per city in 100 cities. “This year more than 6,000

dancers will have the experience of performing side-by-side with the professional Russian company of 40,” she added.

When “Dance with Us” launched in 1993, “The Great Russian Nutcracker” was performed in eight cities by pros and local dance students. This year it will tour 115 cities across the country and Canada.

London’s “Dance with Us” troupe includes 20 students who attend different area schools, making up a diverse mix of talent. “We make this truly a community event.

With free auditions in September, this year about 100 auditioned, and they came from all over the area,” Owens said. “If you have a small dance studio, you may not be able to do anything like this, so we make the opportunity available to the community.”

“Students originally from Jamaica, Nigeria and Thailand are only a few of the multicultural mix at the studio. We are especially pleased with the diversity of our students, while firmly believing that dance is the universal language that unites all people and cultures of the world. We call the studio the ‘Little United Nations for dance,’” said Owens.

Moscow Ballet’s “Dance with Us” gives students the unique opportunity to audition, rehearse and perform, with an international touring ballet companies of the Great Russian Nutcracker and other classic Russian story ballets. They also enjoy the occasion to wear makeup and beautiful costumes, and then to perform for a big audience in a live theater on a major university campus.

Owens said that many of her former

students have opened their own studios. She concluded, “I am especially proud that many of my former students are now bringing in their children,” She added, “I’m a child at heart. I remember attending my own classes and I want my students to enjoy the same experience. It has enriched my life beyond measure.”

Three performances of The Great Russian Nutcracker Ballet at McFarlin Auditorium on the SMU campus will be Friday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. and again at 5 p.m. For tickets, visit http://bit. ly/2fYE4WA. For more information about Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, visit http://bit.ly/2fBpMs5.

To learn more about London School of Dance, go to londonschoolofdance.com.

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IN THE GARDEN

What to prune, plant in November

By Dave Forehand Now that we’re in November, here are some tips for what to plant, what to prune and what to prepare.

Plant.

Dave Forehand Plant trees and shrubs while they are becoming dormant, so they can establish roots during winter. Apply root stimulator to establish.

Dig and divide spring blooming perennials so roots can establish before spring.

Plant winter annuals and vegetables.

Plant pansies, flowering kale and cabbage, dianthus, cyclamen, violas, and other cool season annuals. Plant daffodils and grape hyacinth immediately after purchase.

Divide and replant perennials such as Iris and daylily.

Prune. Prune evergreen trees (as needed) such as magnolias, live oaks and wax myrtles to minimize possible ice damage.

Cut back dormant perennials such as lantana and salvia after the first freeze.

Trim back tropical plants such as cannas, banana and elephant ears after their foliage freezes down.

Prepare. Mulch leaves on your lawn. Shred excess leaves and add to planting beds or compost pile.

Mulch new plantings to retain moisture, suppress weeds and insulate roots against cold temperatures.

Replenish finished compost and mulch in planting beds, preferably before the first freeze.

Harvest pecans this month.

Continue to mow warm season turf up to first freeze.

Fertilize new fescue and ryegrass lawns at one half the rate recommended.

Continue refrigerator chilling of tulips and Dutch hyacinths in preparation for late December/ early January planting.

Apply your favorite fertilizer to pansies and other winter color plants to promote strong growth if needed.

Harvest fall vegetables before the first freeze.

Each month, Dave Forehand, the Dallas Arboretum’s VP of gardens will help you navigate what to prune, what to prepare, and what to plant in your green space.

Photo courtesy of Dallas Arboretum

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