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Eat, drink and be merry Downtown Downtown Dallas, Inc. announced holiday plans for “Downtown Wanderland,” a season-long of programming featuring Unbranded, Park-It Pop-Ups, happy hours, children’s activities, photos with Santa, movie screenings and Photo by Joseph Haubert more. Unbranded is a curated pop-up shop at 1517 Main St. and will run now through Dec. 17 on Thursday – Saturday. Pegasus Plaza and Main Street Garden will also host holiday events. For more information visit events.downtowndallas.com/downtownwanderland. — Megan Spooner
‘Holiday Cheer’ at Performance Hall The Woman’s Chorus of Dallas, Metropolitan Winds and the Plano Children’s Chorale perform “Holiday Cheer” on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Dallas City Performance Hall. Tickets are $15-$40. Additionally, a champagne rePhoto courtesy of Women's Chorus ception can be added to perforof Dallas mance tickets. Go to ticketdfw. com/whats-on/2016/holiday-cheer/ for tickets. — Staff Reports
Give the gift of giving Giving for Good cards look like traditional retail gift cards, except their value can be donated to any 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States. People who give the Giving for Good card also receive a charitable tax deduction for the amount purchased. Since The Dallas Foundation introduced Photo courtesy of Richards Group them in 2011, Giving for Good cards have been used for more than $413,000 in donations to nonprofits in North Texas and across the country. Giving for Good cards can be purchased online at dallasfoundation.org. — Kurt Watkins
SMU grad awarded scholarship SMU graduate Rahfin Faruk (left) has received a prestigious Marshall Scholarship. Faruk earned bachelor’s degrees from SMU in economics, political science, public policy and religious studies in 2015, graduating summa cum laude. As a Marshall Scholar, Faruk will pursue masPhoto courtesy of SMU ter’s degrees in development finance at the University of Reading and in comparative social policy at the University of Oxford. – Sarah Hanan
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CLOSING
After 14 years, CTD announces end of an era
By Miki Bone
miki@CTDDallas.com After 14 years of producing compelling theatrical performances that have touched the lives of many, the Contemporary Theatre of Dallas (CTD) announced that its current season will be its last. Founded by Artistic Director Sue Loncar, CTD has functioned as a successful performing arts venue serving as the cultural magnet of Lower Greenville Avenue for nearly a decade and a half. Showcasing the work of the area's finest talent is a highlight of CTD's legacy. In fact, supporting area artists has always been a huge part of Loncar's passion, having employed hundreds of local artists from across the Metroplex. “My whole mission for CTD from its inception was to produce plays that I truly felt passionate about, and to employ talented, dedicated actors from DFW and compensate them fairly,” Loncar said. “Lastly, I wanted to create a theatrical experience that really encapsulated our personality. CTD is one of a kind; it's not just a place one goes to see a great show ... it's an evening with friends. Every time you enter our doors, we are genuinely thrilled to see you, and we make sure you know it.” The theatre dates back to the 1930’s when it was originally constructed as a church. Since then, the neighborhood has evolved into a vibrant, iconic, pedestrian friendly community
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The Contemporary Theatre of Dallas housed at 5601 Sears St. surrounded by restaurants and bistros. While Loncar feels nostalgic about this decision, she said she is ready for the next chapter in her life to begin with a firm belief that CTD's legacy, and the joy it has brought to so many, will live on by motivating others to pursue their artistic dreams.
DALLAS
There is a buzz about Oak Cliff soda maker
By Naima Montacer @naimajeannette
A few years ago, we had little idea of what “craft” beer was. Today, the brewery scene in North Texas has exploded. Well, the next “craft” craze may soon be on its way, lead by Oak Cliff Real Sugar Soda. Craft, simply means made in a traditional or non-mechanized way by a small brewery. The small batch, hand-crafted sodas of Oak Cliff Real Sugar Soda, use one very Photo by Naima Montacer important ingredient different Oak Cliff Real Sugar Soda comes in a 32 oz. bottle and draft than the soda company giants — cane sugar instead of high frucconsumer at a time,” Bryan Wilder, owner tose corn syrup. and founder of Oak Cliff Real Sugar Soda “I like changing the world, one little said. Wilder has been in the beverage
industry for years and watched as soda companies made the switch from using real sugar to a cheaper high fructose corn syrup. He knew the taste of a soda made with real sugar was superior to high fructose corn syrup and in 2008 decided to do something about it. It took a few years, some successful and some not so successful partnerships, and Wilder’s desire to keep learning the business to create the successful local brand it is today. Wilder keeps learning about ingredients to make the best product he can. After SODA cont'd on page 11
THEATER
Cleveland hits the air again in ‘A Christmas Carol: A Radio Show’ By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
As always, you know you can count on a performance by B.J. Cleveland to be hilariously funny, or moving and poignant, complex or seriously dramatic, and you’re never disappointed. This weekend, Theatre Too (T2) patrons were treated to a reprise of a theatre favorite, “A Christmas Carol: A Radio Show,” and the laughs were rampant as expected from its star, B.J. Cleveland in every role. In this show, he actually pulls off 21 characters in an hour, with no intermission. David Alberts’ one man show is set in a small town in 1947. Radio station manager Bob Bennett learns that the cast and orchestra for the station’s annual presentation of “A Christmas Carol” are
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B.J. Cleveland outdoes himself again as radio station manager
snowed in and can’t get to the studio. Without much choice, he embarks on a performance, rather than cancel the show and leaving the airwaves silent, by playing all 21 characters. Along with the story’s script and its distinctly varied characterizations, Cleveland also manages a cache of sound effect tools including two traditional old xylaphones,
glassware, mini-doors, bells, cellophane and other noisy props. Early on the broadcaster explains that there is a live studio audience watching the broadcast, and calls out the “On the Air” and “Applause” marquees. This also allows Cleveland the opportunity to “schmooze” a little with the front row. Cleveland’s portrayal
of such diverse characters as Bob Cratchit; Jacob Marley; Tiny Tim and the rest are engaging enough to forget they are all one talented actor. According to Cleveland, “I think my favorite character is Bob Cratchit. He is so loving, genuine and good. An eternal optimist in the face of all adversity. His heart is a true measure of how we should all love.” The Ghost of Christmas Future is the actor’s least favorite, “Because he’s mute … ” he said. Since it’s a radio show, Cleveland has the luxury of a script in front of him the entire time. He said he relied on it much less than the first year and the next, and now it feels innate. “This year it totally came back to me. All the RADIO cont'd on page 11
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Cougar sighting in Highland Park
By David Mullen
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in pharmaceutical research and development. Or maybe it is because I watch the Game Show Network. Whatever the reason, the airwaves are flooded with new drug ads that all provide a miracle, but must caution against side effects. The drug Opdivo provides cancer patients going through chemotherapy the promise of a longer life. Fantastic, but the announcer in the commercial warns about the possibility of “new or worsening cough, chest pains, shortness of breath, diarrhea, severe stomach pains or tenderness, severe nausea or vomiting, extreme fatigue, constipation, excessive thirst or urine, swollen ankles, loss of appetite, rash, itching, headaches, confusion, hallucinations, muscle or joint pain, flushing or fever.â€? What, no scurvy? While this might feel like an average Monday morning for me, maybe the drug manufacturer hasn’t worked out all the kinks ‌ Former Channel 8, 11 and 21 sports reporter and Mull It Over feature Gina Miller chimed in with her new endeavor. As of Dec. 5, she will join the local professional soccer team FC Dallas as VP of Media and Communication. She said one of the reasons she was brought on was to help develop original content and work with the media. Timing is great, as soccer grows in popularity and FC Dallas is building a championship team. With her talents, she ought to kick some ‌ As news came in that Fidel Castro died over the weekend, media reports seemed to be split between mourning and celebration. Adios, Castro. No love lost here and where you are going, I hope you like the heat ... This just in. Aretha Franklin has reached the “rampartsâ€? part of the National Anthem.
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ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
We’re flushed with wet wipes, but don’t flush By Naima Montacer @naimajeannette
When in doubt, don’t flush it. A few years ago I toured our water treatment facility in south Dallas to see first hand the effects of what we flush. I’m just happy I didn’t see the first “strainer� where the larger items are collected, but I did see lots of condoms, tampons, cigarette butts and wet wipes. Wet wipes, although many brands display “flushable� on their packaging, really should not be flushed. The United Kingdom is currently pushing for legal measures that require companies to display wet wipes as non flushable on their packaging. Wet wipes are designed to be sturdy when wet, a desirable characteristic for use, but not desirable for decomposition. Toilet paper, when wet, quickly breaks down, not causing issues for machinery and water treatment systems. Wet wipes also contain chemicals, fragrances and can be made from polyethylene (the most common plastic), which does not break down and contaminates ecological systems. Polyethelyne wipes are usually makeup remover wipes portable face wash wipes, and baby wipes. All of these say “Do Not Flush� on the package, but
it turns out people are flushing them. Flushing the wipes can also cause build ups and fat blocks in our pipes costing thousands of dollars for repair. The New York Times reported that New York City has spent more than $18 million in the past five years on wipe-related equipment problems. In the letter written by Water UK to push for more strict labeling on wet wipes, they stated that water companies spend approximately $88 million clearing something like 360,000 blockages that occur annually in the sewerage network. Just don’t flush them. But if you don’t flush them, they go in the trash and to the landfill, which isn’t much better. Do you need the one time use wipe in the first place? Can you utilize regular soap, water and a towel for your face? One time use means you are also consistently buying more, exactly what the big companies want (from 2008 to 2013, sales of the moist flushable wipes had grown 23 percent to $367 million). Instead of continuing your treadmill of buying baby wipes, think about purchasing some reusable wipes you can use at home. There are 100 percent organic cotton reusable baby wipes available on Amazon.
As for the toilet wipes — no you don’t have to reuse a towel — but you can invest in a bidet or you could always get a portable bidet from Home Depot for $14. A bidet is a way to stay clean without clogging any pipes or damaging the environment with non biodegradable wipes. Wet wipes have been found to be mistaken for food items and ingested by sea turtles. Take that into consideration next time to you pick up the wipe to use. We’ve lost a connection with what we put down our drains. Recently in this column I wrote about how microbeads found in soaps and toothpastes, and unused pharmaceuticals that are dumped into our toilets are affecting our water supply and organisms that inhabit them. Consider that someone or something lives downstream — do you want your water contaminated by someone upstream from you? With all that said, if you have an event coming up (that ties to the environment), I’d be overjoyed to feature you next week and leave out some politics! Email me at njmontacer@ gmail.com. Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more on her website enviroadventures.com.
MY VIEW
Coffee is no way to warm up your computer
By Rani Cher Monson
going to love this. How old is he?� Actually, no. It's for my 50-year-old ranicher@yahoo.com | @ranimonson boyfriend. My holiday season didn't start off My geek-self starting thinking with a bang. It was more a sizzle. In addiabout one of the technology trends tion to overstuffing my already-full self, I de jure: microservices. The essence: also fed my computer. Coffee. breaking something down into I spend most of my waking life in Rani Monson smaller, manageable pieces. These the digital saddle. It’s how I make a living. pieces then can be reassembled in I have no time or patience for a hiccup in perfordifferent ways, solving different problems. Think of mance. When I asked if there is a trade-in propuzzle pieces that could fit together in all different gram, the associate laughed. ways, creating a different picture each time. My computer was thirsty. It fried itself. Now Each solution can start with an individuon life support, an old, crotchety mouse enables al puzzle piece — a micro. Like if I take a micro me to continue working until my new beauty bite of the dessert, my dress for the holiday party arrives. It’s noisy and doesn’t roll straight. I spent will still fit. If we apply this micro thinking to our more time picking a replacement than I would thoughts and actions, perhaps we all can find small have selecting a car. I felt pressure to explore all chunks of appreciation amidst the chaos. options. Leave no brand unconsidered. And yes, Let’s start with money. It’s the biggest stressI’m that person at Starbucks who still uses a PC. or this time of year — at least 50 percent of us are Say hello next time. worried. It’s not surprising, considering the averThe annoyance, frustration and gargantuan age person spends $805 on gifts. That's 228 visits cost — $1,412 all in — got me thinking. This is the to Starbucks I won’t be making to order a venti time of year that has so many of us going insane. Americano with light steamed soy. If you request A majority of us — 65 percent — are stressed out "light" they don't charge you the extra 60 cents for during the holidays. soy milk. This idea of giving thanks can seem so Think of all of times I’ll avoid standing in big. What is world peace? How does healthcare line, already running late, while the Mannequin for all come about? It’s overwhelming trying to Challenge is underway. think about these daunting feats while also being Of course, I could continue my coffee habit asked about the toy I’m purchasing. “Your son is if I could actually locate a Nintendo NES Classic.
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A nostalgic dance through my childhood, reliving the secret paths of Super Mario Bros. I dream of the ecstasy I would get screaming “bring it on Donkey Kong.� But it’s not happening. Nintendo can’t keep up with the demand. Hardly a surprise given the $60 price tag and the sheer volume of us who fondly recall the system debut in 1985. It’s a frustrating Where's Waldo search that I’ve started to accept I’ve lost. Game over. My micro thanks? I won't have to decide if I keep the NES for myself or give it as a gift. I also won’t have to re-live the feelings of my brother hitting the reset button every time I was beating him. Although it’s a shame — it would be much cheaper than therapy. Then there are the activities and family obligations. What's a girl to do when she's got tickets to see the Australian comedian Jim Jefferies K ATY TR AIL WEEKLY'S
CRIME WATCH November 26 - 7:50 a.m. 2700 Block, Louise Ave. (75226) Aggravated Assault: The suspect used an unknown weapon to cut the complainant on the arm. November 26 - 5 p.m. 4600 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect removed the bumper cover and license plate from the complainant’s vehicle. November 27 - 1:30 a.m. 4000 Block, Bowser Ave. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect removed the tailgate from the complainant’s vehicle. November 27 - 4 p.m. 2100 Block, Commerce St. (75201) Aggravated Assault: An unknown suspect struck the complainant and fled. November 27 - 6 p.m. 4500 Block, Rusk Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Residence: The suspect was caught entering the
on the same time as the company holiday party? Obviously, go see Jim. But I also remember times when I was left out. We've all been there, haven't we? Those times of solitude are a lovely juxtaposition to an inbox brimming with invites. I am thankful someone thought of putting me on the list. Or at least didn’t delete me. I need things to feel good about since this is the time of year when we gain weight. Studies show it starts over Thanksgiving. We then add more pounds around Christmas. Today the extent of my physical activity was lifting up my leg to show someone my crazy striped socks. Which matched my sweater. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that I also opened my yoga mat and was greeted with mold. Yeah, I’m still working on some positive thinking in that arena. Rani Monson is a marketing consultant at RainMaking Marketing.
residence while the complainant was on vacation. November 28 - 10:30 a.m. 7500 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75209) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect keyed the complainant’s vehicle. November 28 - 12:20 p.m. 1600 Block, McKinney Ave. (75202) Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The suspect broke into the complainant’s left front vehicle door and stole a laptop. November 28 - 4 p.m. 3600 Block, Inwood Rd. (75209) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle. November 29- 12 a.m. 1600 Block, Elm St. (75201) Aggravated Assault: The suspect pulled the complainant out of the vehicle and hit the complainant causing cuts to the face. November 29 - 3:30 a.m. 4800 Block, Chambers St. (75204)
Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect demanded money from the complainant and struck the complainant in the face with a handgun. November 29 - 4:27 p.m. 4400 Block, W. Mockingbird Ln. (75209) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: The suspect hit the complainant and stole property at the business. November 30 - 1:30 a.m. 2900 Block, Community Dr. (75220) Aggravated Assault: An unknown suspect cut the complainant with a knife causing pain and injury. November 30 - 4:46 a.m. 4600 Block, Central Expy. (75205) Burglary of a Business: The suspect entered the business and stole property. November 30 - 2:30 p.m. 2300 Block, Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s phone and fled on foot.
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Man running 2016 BMW Dallas Marathon driven By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com Dallas’ signature running event and Texas’ oldest marathon made two significant strides in 2016 to ensure success now and into the future. Organizers secured BMW of North America and area centers as lead sponsor. Then they reached out and added a new president in September, and it was no Mickey Mouse decision. Paul Lambert, 57 and a native New Yorker, comes to the 46th Dallas Marathon — now the BMW Dallas Marathon — with 20 years of experience at Disney. He managed Disney Sports and runDisney and has brought with him a docket full of objectives including making the race more participant and fan friendly and to get more women runners engaged, especially in the Half Marathon. “We (the Dallas Marathon board) had some dialogue on what potentially the board was looking to do with the Dallas Marathon,” Lambert, with a master’s degree from Temple University, said. “And quite frankly, it struck my interest. I think the BMW Dallas Marathon is positioned well. It has a long, strong history. But I think there is a lot of opportunity to expand the event weekend and expand the event portfolio of offerings. “I think it has a solid base here, and I think there is a real opportunity to grow the event, grow the portfolio, grow the brand and grow health and wellness in the greater Dallas area.” An occasional runner (two to three times a week) who used to run marathons but still is an avid participant in tennis, golf, basketball, swimming, biking and weightlifting, Lambert comes
to Dallas with, initially, a background working with Fortune 100 companies in corporate accounting, before focusing on sports. “I worked at Price Waterhouse doing a lot of sports consulting across the country,” Lambert said. “I did a lot of financial consulting on stadiums, arenas and motor speedways across the country, and then joined Hard Paul Lambert. Rock Café in Orlando to oversee strategic planning on where to build new Hard Rocks in Europe and the U.S. That was fun. “And then I saw Disney was building an amateur sports complex, and I have a lot of interest in amateur sports from many perspectives,” Lambert said. “I coached youth competitive traveling boy’s and girl’s basketball teams for years. I was also heavily involved in YMCAs, on boards of directors, etc. etc. When Disney was building the youth sports complex in the mid-'90s, I was hired as the business manager to oversee construction and ultimately become director of programming and events, which included runDisney.” And per Lambert, the BMW sponsorship has helped enhance the brand, brought on more partners and assisted in marketing and activations. But it is Lambert’s experience at Disney that will be put to good use as the BMW Dallas Marathon continues to build. “We are very fortunate to have BMW in place for the next four years,” Lambert said. “We are in the 46th anniversary of the
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Re-gift those holiday pounds
By Turner Cavender turner@dallasfbbc.com
What do holiday parties and get togethers all have in common? Food and drinks… as in high-calorie food and drinks! It’s no wonder most people gain weight during the holidays. Everywhere you turn, you’re surrounded Turner Cavender by sweet temptations — holiday cookies, gingerbread houses, pumpkin pies, and more. Even healthy foods like sweet potatoes and green beans are magically transformed into high-calorie dishes that will make you want to do nothing but fall asleep. And don’t forget the drinks. Eggnog and alcoholic beverages are loaded with calories. Want to sidestep those holiday pounds? Stay Focused Yes, the holidays bring yummy foods and drinks, but friend gatherings and family traditions aren’t about food. Before a party, remind yourself what the holiday season is all about — friends, family, giving and religious traditions. Then stay focused on the reason for the season rather than the plate full of hors d'oeuvres in front of you. Second, stay focused on your fat loss goals. Remind yourself of how far you’ve come and where you’re headed. Keep your goals in the forefront of your mind. A few bites of food aren’t worth hours on the treadmill. The holidays can be a time of emotional eating. For many people, the holidays bring stress, family conflict, or depression. Learn to address the root of your problems with solutions other than food or drink. Strategize Is your holiday social calendar filled with night after night of parties and events? It’s time to come up with a plan. If you want to keep your diet on track, you’ll need to pace yourself. Don’t come to a party hungry but eat a small low-calorie snack ahead of time. Otherwise, you’ll overeat. When it’s time for extreme measures, wear tight-fitting clothes
marathon. So, I think there is a real opportunity in the next four years to build other events that lead to the 50th anniversary of the marathon.” The Dallas Marathon is a nonprofit organization whose primary beneficiary is Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, which has benefited in more than $3.8 million in donations. The BMW Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon and (five-person) Behringer Relay is Sunday, Dec. 11 at 8 a.m. More than 20,000 runners — a 20 percent increase over last year — are expected. The full marathon is sold out, and the Half Marathon and Behringer Relay is more than 90 percent booked. The televised event begins and ends downtown at Young and Griffin streets. The Full Marathon circles White Rock Lake. From Dec. 9-11, the BMW Dallas Marathon Health & Fitness Expo will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. More information on all events can be found at bmwdallasmarathon.com. Lambert foresees a series of events in the future throughout the calendar that brings more first time runners — especially women — to the races, creates other events to engage millennials who may no longer be able to run full marathons, while finding ways to expand the BMW Dallas Marathon brand. His goal — tapping into his Disney experience — as the new president is very clear. “How do we focus on the guest experience?” Lambert said. “The guest experience obviously has been very good in the past, just like Disney’s. We always focus on continuous improvement. One of my primary goals for our team this year is obviously to put on the best event that we can and to exceed expectations as best we can, but also have our eyes and ears wide open on how we can make improvements moving forward.”
around your waist so there’s not much room for expansion. Before and after a meal, chew gum so you won’t be tempted to overindulge in appetizers and desserts. During a party, don’t stand right next to the food table, but keep a safe distance. And before you get a plate of food, choose your plate wisely. Go with a small plate instead of a large dinner plate and don’t go back for seconds! Another important strategy is figuring out how to get in a workout between parties. Leaving room in your busy holiday schedule for exercise will help you fight off the extra weight trying to attach itself to your midsection and rear. Wise Choices Be smart about what you choose to eat. Don’t deprive yourself of all the foods you love or you’ll likely splurge and ruin all your good intentions. Enjoy the goodness of the season, but in moderation. Trim calories where you can by limiting your trimmings — cheeses, gravy, sauces, creams and nuts. The holidays offer many food choices not available the rest of the year. Because of this, you may want to overindulge before they’re gone. Instead of doing this, survey what foods are available and make your choices. Indulge in your favorites and leave the everyday dishes for another time. Only eat what you love, and don’t just eat something because it’s on the buffet. Also, be sure to limit the amount of alcoholic beverages you drink. As you likely know, they’re filled with calories, too. Try alternating an alcoholic drink with a non-alcoholic drink. Follow these simple tips, and you will avoid holiday weight gain this season and start the New Year off right! Exercise is a huge part of the equation when it comes to achieving weight loss. I am passionate about seeing my clients achieve results — without wasting time, energy and effort on mistakes. Turner Cavender, CPT, is owner of Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp and world renowned online personal trainer at cavendercoaching.com. “Remember J.A.M.O.D.I., Just a matter of doing it.”
Suffering from chin fat?
Most wonderful time of the year
By Ryann Gordon
Dec. 3, or Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., and submerse yourself in a winter wonderland of toy It’s finally here — the soldiers, dancing mice and most wonderful time of the more. And beginning next year — Christmas season! With week, Dec. 6, Dallas Summer Thanksgiving behind us, we Musicals presents "Broadway can finally start focusing on the Christmas Wonderland." Don’t warmest, fuzziest holiday of the forget to experience the Dallas season. The lights are up and Symphony Orchestra either, shining, and Dallas is decked and feel the magic of the season for the holidays with all the best with their all-new Christmas seasonal events that we’ve been production running through looking forward to all year the month, as long. Don’t miss out on well as the return a single one of our city’s of A "Big Brassy most cherished attractions Christmas" this December and expeand showings rience all of the best parts of "Christmas of what makes this time of Time is Here" the year so heartwarming and "Rocky and delightful. Ryann Gordon Mountain See Santa — Christmas." Throughout the month See the lights — What of December, Santa and his is the holiday season withelves will be spreading holout Christmas lights? Explore iday cheer at various places downtown Dallas and see around DFW. Each Saturday all of the lights (as Rihanna from noon to 3 p.m., beginwould say), and stop by Main ning this weekend, Dec. 3, you Street every Thursday, Friday can enjoy photos with Santa and Saturday beginning this at 470 feet at Reunion Tower weekend for Downtown on the GeO-Deck. Then the Wanderland. Each night will Hilton Anatole is also continufeature live music, shopping and ing their Breakfast with Santa pictures with Santa, along with series each weekend with picshows and movies, Elf will play tures, story time and a scaventhis Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. And ger hunt. You can also see and this Saturday, Dec. 3 at 12 p.m., take pictures with Santa at the they will do the official tree Galleria, NorthPark, the Dallas lighting to set off the season. Arboretum and other places Spread cheer — Practice around the metroplex. the gift of giving back and visit Experience the arts — the Galleria Dallas’ Salvation Whether you’re a big fan of Army Angel Tree, where you performance art or not, this is can adopt and angel and help that one time of the year when others in need. Either adopt everyone can appreciate a an angel by Dec. 9 or simply great ballet or musical. Attend donate goods such as gloves, the Texas Ballet Theater’s socks and other clothing items The Nutcracker at Winspear by placing them on the tree, Opera House this Saturday, located on level three of the ryannbgordon@yahoo.com
mall. You can also participate in a give-back craft night with SPARK! on Lamar St. south of downtown every Saturday of the month, beginning this weekend, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. Make crafts for children living in transitional housing and enjoy creative fun for the whole family. Parade the streets — This Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m., downtown Dallas will be taken over by masses of people marching the streets for a good cause. Get ready for festive floats, lights, marching bands and more at the 2016 Children’s Health Holiday Parade this weekend, and unwrap the magic as Santa himself parades through the streets. Or go all-in for the 2016 Dallas Marathon, held next Sunday, Dec. 11, where runners will participate in a full and half marathon through various popular neighborhoods and cheer stations in downtown Dallas. Experience the magic — Don’t miss out on a single one of Dallas’ renowned attractions this season. Make a trip just north to see The Trains at NorthPark, a 4,000 square-foot exhibit of miniature Christmas trains. More than 60,000 people visit this attraction each year raising money for Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, so don’t be one of the few who misses out. And be sure to make at least one trip to the Dallas Arboretum this season for their 12 Days of Christmas at Night series, which lights up the gardens with 500,000 lights each night from 6-9 p.m. with costumed characters, animals and music from the famous classic carol.
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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event. Dec. 2
2301 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Meyerson Symphony Center – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Chorus return with “ Christmas Pops,” an all-new production featuring Christmas classics, holiday favorites and sing-along carols. Runs through Dec. 18. 7:30 p.m. $26-$157.
Dec. 3
Market & Commerce Sts. Dallas, 75202 214-532-5463
Downtown Dallas – The 29th annual Dallas Children’s Health Holiday Parade hits the streets of downtown to ring in the holiday season. This parade is one of the largest in the country, featuring marching bands, costumed characters and floats. 10 a.m. to noon. FREE!
Dec. 3
2616 Olive St. Dallas, 75201 214-965-1050
Happiest Hour – Join Dallas firefighters at the 27th Annual Firefighter Jam, the Lt. Todd Wesley Krodle Memorial Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Features live bands, raffle and auction items and a toy collection drive with St. Nick himself. 4-9 p.m. FREE!
Dec. 4
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy Dallas, 75201 214-716-4500
Klyde Warren Park – Partake in a pop-up picnic in the park. Sample courses from notable chefs, restaurants and Texas brands, watch demonstrations and outdoor activities. Picnic baskets are also available with a chef-prepared lunch, gifts and cocktails. Noon to 4 p.m. $20-$100.
Dec. 5-9
2520 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Dallas City Performance Hall – Listen to carols in the Arts District from local choruses and choirs, including the Dallas Symphony Chorus, the Turtle Creek Chorale and more. Noon. FREE!
Dec. 6
2719 Routh St. Dallas, 75201 214-871-2440
Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture – Still not tired of election talk? Listen to Rutgers professor David Greenberg speak at “Republic of Spin: An Inside History of the American Presidency,” a look at the “spin” that determines elections. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE!
Dec. 7
2400 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Studio Theatre in the Wyly Theatre – “Gloria,” a hilariously dark and timely play, follows a group of upwardly mobile editorial assistants at an infamous Manhattan magazine. The average workday takes a turn, and survival has a whole new meaning. Runs through Jan. 22. 7:30 p.m. $32.50-$65.
Fri 12/02
Picture of the Week ‘Santa Paws’ is Sunday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Mutts Canine Cantina at 2889 Cityplace West Blvd. where Santa will pose with pooches. Send us an item or photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
Photo courtesy of Mutts
Maria Callas, b. 1923 Julie Harris, b. 1925 Lucy Liu, b. 1968 Nelly Furtado, b. 1978 Britney Spears, b. 1982 1901 – King Gillette patented 1st disposable razor. 1970 – The Environmental Protection Agency began.
Sat 12/03
For the Love of the Lake – Shoreline Spruce-Up Ferlin Husky, b. 1925 Andy Williams, b. 1927 Julianne Moore, b. 1960 Daryl Hannah, b. 1960 Anna Chlumsky, b. 1980 1910 – Neon lights 1st shown publicly – at the Paris Motor Show.
Sun 12/04
Edith Cavell, b. 1865 Dennis Wilson, b. 1944 Jeff Bridges, b. 1949 Marisa Tomei, b. 1964 Tyra Banks, b. 1973 1619 – 1st Thanksgiving Day in America – in Virginia. 1945 – Senate approved U.S. participation in the U.N.
Mon 12/05
Walt Disney, b. 1901 Little Richard, b. 1932 Joan Didion, b. 1934 Margaret Cho, b. 1968 Frankie Muniz, b. 1985 1933 – Prohibition ended when 36th state, Utah, ratified the 21st Amendment. 1935 – 1st comm’l hydroponics operation set up: in Montebello, CA.
Tue 12/06
Alfred Eisenstadt, b. 1898 Nick Park, b. 1958 Janine Turner, b. 1962 1877 – Thomas Edison reciting “Mary Had a Little Lamb” was 1st sound recording. 1884 – The Washington Monument was completed. The project took 34 yrs.
Donors and volunteers
Wed 12/07
Eli Wallach, b. 1915 Ellen Burstyn, b. 1932 Tom Waits, b. 1949 Larry Bird, b. 1956 Aaron Carter, b. 1987 1787 – Delaware was 1st state to ratify the U. S. Constitution 1941 – Pearl Harbor attacked by Japanese warplanes. “A date which will live in Infamy.”
Thu 12/08
James Thurber, b. 1894 Sammy Davis, Jr., b. 1925 James Galway, b. 1939 Kim Basinger, b. 1953 Dominic Monaghan, b. 1976 1886 – 26 craft unions met in Columbus, OH and formed the American Federation of Labor (AFL).
show love and care in Dallas
GIRLS ON THE RUN
SMILES ON BOARD! Exhibit Info:
Twelve hundred girls a year are becoming more powerful and confident through a program that integrates running.
By Sally Blanton Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.
Q What is your mission or highest purpose?
• NorthPark Center, Level Two between Nordstrom and Macy’s
A We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and
confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum, which creatively integrates running. We believe that every girl is inherently full of power and potential. By knowing they are the leaders of their lives, these are the girls that will change the world.
• Open daily, 11/19/16- 1/8/17 • 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
Q How many girls are served each year?
• Learn more at: www.thetrainsatnorthpark.com
A We served 1,200 girls in grades three
through eight in 2015/16 and are on target to serve more than 1,400 girls in 2016/17.
thanks to our sponsors:
Q What is rewarding about your job?
A The most rewarding part of our job is
seeing the girls cross the finish line at the 5K. This is when the girls realize that the seemingly impossible IS possible and that the finish line is just the beginning.
Q Suppose your nonprofit received a
A Volunteer coaches are needed to
Lyda Hill
Q Tell us the name of a volunteer who al-
Al G. Hill, Jr.
ways go beyond the call of duty?
A Susan Parobek is one of our most loyal Primrose School of Bedford
volunteers. In the past two years, she has volunteered as part of Team Adelaide and our 5K’s, helped staff in the office and has been a substitute coach when needed.
Q What do you think is the most important
TDDC- Sara & Daniel Friedman
thing you do for the community?
A At GOTR, we inspire girls to recogThe Waters Family
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nize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through our research-based curricula, which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the 10week program, girls develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds
$20,000 check in the mail today. Where would it immediately be put to good use? We would use the donation towards scholarships for low-income girls to participate in the program. We would also purchase running shoes and provide warm clothing if needed. We do not ever turn girls away for inability to pay the registration fee. Almost half of our girls are on a partial or full scholarship.
A
Q What sort of volunteer jobs are available? lead a team of girls through the program. Volunteers are also needed for our 5k events. Runners can volunteer as Sole Mates to raise money for Girls on the Run (GOTR), and board members are always needed.
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and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K event.
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Q What does the future hold for your nonprofit?
A The future is bright for GOTRDFW. We grew 52 percent this past year and are looking forward to continued growth across the DFW Metroplex.
Laurie Johnson, executive director, answered this week’s questions.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Norma's so much more than diner By Sara Newberry Technically, Norma’s is a diner. But to call it a diner is to give Norma’s short shrift. It’s so much more than that. The first Norma’s opened in 1956 on Davis Boulevard in Oak Cliff, where it still stands. Since then, other locations have opened in Frisco and North Dallas, but it wasn’t Photo by Sara Newberry until this year that we finally got a Norma’s in this area. Be sure to peruse the dessert case at Norma's Cafe. With the loss of The Mecca and Crossroads Diner, there is a deliciousness that borders on mentioning the pie. Oh, the definite need for quality comfort the obscene. If you can eat it pie. I am a proud pie-aholic, food east of Central Expressway! for breakfast, you might find it and having this pie in my imThe breakfasts at Norma’s in this dish, from biscuits and mediate vicinity could prove are what you would expect — gravy to eggs and bacon to hash to be a problem. While the giant servings of eggs, breakbrowns to jalapeños and melted fruit pies are fine, it’s the cream fast meats and sides like hash cheese. pies that are not to be missed. browns or grits, with fluffy Lunch and dinner are also Coconut, chocolate, lemon or biscuits served alongside. Thick worth checking out. Blue Plate chocolate-peanut butter — you cream gravy is also a given. Specials include Chicken Fried can’t go wrong. The fillings are Don’t think this is one of those Steak, Meat Loaf and Chicken creamy and not overly sweet, places where they threaten to Fried Chicken. The crust on and the whipped cream is fluffy fill you up then serve skimpy the Chicken Fried Chicken was and adds richness while also portions. Norma’s does not mess crunchy and just this side of balancing out the fillings’ inaround. Take The Big Eater, for salty, the way it should be, to tense flavors. If for some reason example. Not only does it arrive offset the mildly flavored meat. pie is not your thing, there’s with three eggs, a pile of hash The gravy needed pepper, but I cake and cobbler also. It might browns (or grits), an eight-ounce always think that. Mashed pobe a challenge, but I encourage rib-eye and a biscuit, you also tatoes, greens and okra were all you to save room for dessert. get a cinnamon roll as big as exactly what I envisioned — the Don’t come to Norma’s your head. The steak was surpotatoes were a little lumpy, the without your appetite, but rest prisingly well cooked (it was greens were tender, and the okra assured: the food at Norma’s is ordered medium-rare and was was golden and crisp. not just about quantity — you’ll delivered very close to that), Of course, there are burgers get quality here too. and the hash browns were crisp and sandwiches on the menu, and golden. Unfortunately, the as well as a selection of salads. A NORMA’S CAFE cinnamon roll was loaded with Patty Melt was satisfying in all 9100 N. Central Expressway, raisins, which is a tragedy, bethe ways it should be — slightSuite 151 cause otherwise it was perfect. ly greasy, with crisp bread and Dallas, 75231 The Ol’ No. 7 won “Best gooey cheese. I was excited that 214-361-8646 Hangover Cure” in the Dallas I didn’t feel like I immediately Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m.-8 Observer’s 2015 Best of Dallas. needed a nap after finishing it. p.m. I cannot attest to that, but I No review of Norma’s Friday-Saturday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. can tell you that it is a pile of would be complete without Sunday: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
DOTTY'S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
Get your Cranberry Mojo on
By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com This recipe for Cranberry Mojo makes a great accompaniment to a pork belly dish. Cranberry Mojo 6 cups fresh cranberries 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup olive oil 5 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 teaspoon toasted Photo courtesy of Kendra Byrd ground cumin seeds Pork belly with cranberry mojo at Flora Street Café. 1 habanero, seeds and stems removed set aside. 1 1/2 cups orange Finely dice the garlic and habaneros. juice, reduced to 3/4 Place in a heat-proof bowl with the cumin. cup Heat the oil in a pan to 140 degrees 1 tablespoon Spanish then carefully pour into the garlic-habanesherry vinegar ro mixture and let sit until garlic no longer 1/4 teaspoon salt sizzles. Stir this into the cranberry-sugar 2 teaspoons chopped mixture and add the reduced orange juice cilantro Dotty Griffith and sherry vinegar. Add the salt and cilantro and combine Rough chop the thoroughly. cranberries with the Yields about two quarts. sugar in a food processor in batches and
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Live Music Guide ShowS &andcConcerts oncertS Shows
THISwWEEK: thiS eek: FFri, ri, 12/02 12/2--Thurs, thu, 12/08 12/8 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 Guster – Alternative Rock, Jangle Pop Sunday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m., $35-$39 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com
Saturday,,December 3 3 SaturDay December The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Kenny Daniel Band Rock 6 p.m. Free Andrew Jr. Boy Jones w Kerrie Lepai Blues 9:30 p.m. Free....................... balconyclub.com Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 Nobunny Punk Pop, Rock 9 p.m. $10 ........................ double-wide.com The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Sleazy Mancini Rockabilly 8 p.m. No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com Lee Harvey’s .............. 1807 Gould St. ............ 214-428-1555 Le Cure The Cure Tribute Band, Rock 9:30 p.m. Free ........................ leeharveys.com
Sarah Jaffe and the Suffers – Singer Songwriter, Indie Rock Fri. - Sat., Dec 2-3, 8 p.m., $20-50 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org
Lone Star Roadhouse ... 11277 E. NW Hwy .. 214-341-3538 The Coppertones R&B, Soul, Retro Rock, Motown 8 p.m. $10 ............. lonestarroadhouse.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
Maracas Cocina Mexicana .. 2914 Main St. ... 214-748-7140 Chilo & The High Energy Latin Jazz 8 p.m. No cover ................ maracascm.com
The Wood Brothers – Folk, Blues Sunday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m., $29-$45 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com Amanda Shires – Singer Songwriter, Americana, Alt-Country Wednesday, Dec 7, 8 p.m., $18 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org Josh Garrels – Singer Songwriter, Folk Thursday., Dec 8, 8 p.m., $22-55 The Majestic Theater ...................................... 1925 Elm St. 214-670-3687 ................. dallasculture.org/majestictheatre Dianne Reeves – Jazz Thursday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. $39-$119 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com
December 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 Young Thug – Rap, Hip Hop Wednesday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m., $35 - $100 The Bomb Factory ............................. 2713 Canton St. 214-932-6501 ..................................... thebombfactory.com Flosstradamus – Hip Hop Thursday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m., $32 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S. Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com MercyMe – Contemporary Christian Friday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., $49-$129 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com
Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Mark Brandt, Lexi Cardenas Singer Songwriter 8 p.m. $10 ............... openingbellcoffee.com Poor David’s Pub ...... 1313 S. Lamar St. ....... 214-565-1297 Zac Harmon Blues 8 p.m. $15-$25 ............ poordavidspub.com Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. ... 214-823-8308 Grady Spencer & the Work Americana, Roots-Rock 10:30 p.m. $7-$9 .................... sundowndfw.com
4 4 SSunday, unDay, December December The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Moses Habtezghi & The 1 Night Only’s Music, Poetry 4 p.m. No cover Jonathan Fisher Trio Jazz 8 p.m. No cover ............... balconyclub.com The Free Man ....... 2626 Commerce St. ......... 214-377-9893 Kerry Adams Septet Latin Jazz 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 Nick Kody Rock, Blues, Singer Songwriter 7p.m. $10 ............... openingbellcoffee.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Mo Robson Country, Americana, Honky Tonk 12:30 p.m. Free ............................ therustic.com Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Wooley Jammeth Funk, Rock, Jazz 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com Times Ten Cellars ..... 6324 Prospect Ave. .... 214-824-9463 Mike Finkel Jazz 4 p.m. No cover ........... timestencellars.com Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 Metalachi Heavy Metal Mariachi 8 p.m. $15 .......................... treesdallas.com
5 5 mMonday, onDay, December December
Ruthie Foster – Blues, Soul, Gospel, Jazz Friday, Dec 16, 8 p.m., $27 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org
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
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
RBC ................. 2617 Commerce St. .............. 469- 487-6149 Outward Bound Mixtape Sessions Experimental 9 p.m. Free .................... rbcdeepellum.com
Bob Schneider – Pop, Rock, Folk, Country Friday, Dec. 30, 8 p.m., $26-$39 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.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
New Year’s Eve Concert – Classical Saturday, Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. $36-$170 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com 80’s New Year’s Eve Bash – 80’s Tribute Bands Saturday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., $20 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S. Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com
January The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Classical Thurs. - Sun., Jan. 5-8, 7:30 p.m./2:30 p.m. (Sun.) $22-$282 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com Red Hot Chili Peppers – Funk, Rock Sunday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m., $54-$104 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com The Dirty River Boys – Rock, Outlaw Folk, Americana Friday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m., $19-$29 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com An Evening of Soul with Jeffrey Osborne, Freddie Jackson and Gerald Albright – Funk, Soul, R&B Sunday, Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m., $40-$90 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Evan Felker & Rhett Miller – Singer Songwriter, Alt-Country, Rock Friday, Jan. 20, 8 p.m., $27 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org Dawes – Folk Rock, Indie Folk Thursday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m., $25 The Bomb Factory ............................. 2713 Canton St. 214-932-6501 ..................................... thebombfactory.com
Clubs • R• Restaurants estauRants Clubs Friday, December 2 FriDay ,D ecember 2
The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Cheap, Fast & Easy Classic Acoustic Rock 6 p.m. Free Spenser Liszt Jazz 9:30 p.m. Free ....................... balconyclub.com Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 Mur Cinematic Rock 9 p.m. $10 ........................ double-wide.com The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 The Coppertones R&B, Soul, Retro Rock, Motown 8 p.m. No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com Lee Harvey’s .............. 1807 Gould St. ............ 214-428-1555 Petty Theft Tom Petty Tribute Band, Rock 9 p.m. Free ........................ leeharveys.com Poor David’s Pub ...... 1313 S. Lamar St. ....... 214-565-1297 State Fair Records’ Annual Holiday Party Multi-Genre 8 p.m. .................................................. poordavidspub.com RBC ................. 2617 Commerce St. .............. 469- 487-6149 The Mystery Lights, Warbly Jets, Clifffs Garage Rock 9 p.m. $10 ...................... rbcdeepellum.com Spinster Records .......... 829 Davis St. .......... 972-598-0814 Moniker, Spirals (ATX), Marianna’s Web Garage Pop, Rock 8 p.m. Free ................ spinsterrecords.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Heart Byrne Talking Heads Tribute, Rock 9:30 p.m. $13-$20 .... threelinksdeepellum.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 The GJQ Jazz, Funk, Latin 10 p.m. Free ................. thetwilitelounge.com Uncle Calvin’s ...... 9555 N. Central Expy. ....... 214-363-0044 Billy Crockett, Helene Cronin Singer Songwriter 8 p.m. $22-$25 .................. unclecalvins.org
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 Ruby / Lesley Rankine Electronica 8 p.m. $12-$14 .... threelinksdeepellum.com Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 Dark Tranquility Heavy Metal Mariachi 8 p.m. $20-$50 ................... treesdallas.com
Tuesday,, December 6 6 tueSDay December 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 Buzzbrews Kitchen .... 4334 Lemmon Ave. .... 214-521-4334 Classical Open Mic Classical 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Free ......................... buzzbrews.com The Crown and Harp .. 1914 Greenville Ave. ..214-828-1914 Harper’s Revue Local Music Showcase 10 p.m. Free .............. thecrownandharp.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Brannon Barrett Singer Songwriter 8:30 p.m. Free ............................ therustic.com Sandaga 813 .............. 813 Exposition ............. 972.415.7491 Jazz Jam Jazz 8:30 p.m. $5 - $10 ................ sandaga813.com San Francisco Rose ... 3024 Greenville Ave. ... 214-826-2020 Tin Man Singer Songwriter 8-11 p.m. No Cover ......... sanfranciscorose.net Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Acoustically Yours Ft. Vanessa Peters Open Mic 8 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com
7 7 wWednesday, eDneSDay, December December 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 Grower X Jazz 10 p.m. Free ................... freemandallas.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 The Blondettes Rockabilly Soul 8:30 p.m. Free ............................ therustic.com Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Roadside Preachers Jump Blues 8 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com
Thursday,,December 8 8 thurSDay December The Free Man .......... 2626 Commerce St. ....... 214-377-9893 Three Quarters Fast Dixieland Band Hot Jazz 7 p.m. Free The Found Hip Hop, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Soul, R&B 10 p.m. Free ................... freemandallas.com The Library Bar ....... 3015 Oak Lawn Ave. ..... 214-224-3152 Erik Barnes Classical, Jazz, Piano 7 p.m. Free .......... landmarkrestodallas.com Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Sarah Simmons Rock, Soul, Country and Blues 9 p.m. $10 ............... openingbellcoffee.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Northern National Alternative, Pop, Rock 8:30 p.m. Free ............................ therustic.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Ghost-Note Jazz, Hip-Hop, Funk, World 8 p.m. $12-$15 .... threelinksdeepellum.com
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Founder was a child himself: There was first a game at blindman's-buff though. And I no more believe Topper was really blinded than I believe he had eyes in his boots. Because the way in which he went after that plump sister in the lace tucker was an outrage on the credulity of human nature. Knocking down the fire-irons, tumbling over the, chairs, bumping up against the piano, smothering himself among the curtains, wherever she went there went he! He always knew where the plump sister was. He wouldn't catch anybody else. If you had fallen up against him, as some of them did, and stood there, he would have made a feint of endeavoring to seize you, which would have been a reply to affront to your understanding, and would instantly have sidled off in the direction of the plump sister. "Here is a new game," said Scrooge. "One half-hour, Spirit, only one!" It was a Game called Yes and No, where Scrooge's nephew had to think of something, and the rest must find out what; he only answering to their questions yes or no, as the case was. The fire of questioning to which he was exposed elicited from him that he was thinking of an animal, a live animal, rather a disagreeable animal, a savage animal, an animal that growled and grunted sometimes, and talked sometimes, and lived in London, and walked about the streets, and wasn't made a show of, and wasn't led by anybody, and didn't live in a menagerie, and was never killed in a market, and was not a horse, or an ass, or a cow, As condensed by the author in 1867 for his public readings. or a bull, or a tiger, or a dog, or a pig, or a cat, or a bear. At every Presented here in seven weekly installments with original new question put to him, this nephew burst into a fresh roar of illustrations by John Leech. laughter; and was so inexpressibly tickled, that he was obliged to get up off the sofa and stamp. At last the plump sister cried Part 5 out: — (The Second of the Three Spirits, cont’d.) "I have found it out! I know what it is, Fred! I know what it is!" "What is it?" cried Fred. t was a great surprise to Scrooge, as this scene vanished, "It's your uncle Scro-o-o-o-oge!" to hear a hearty laugh. It was a much greater surprise to Which it certainly was. Admiration was the sentiment, Scrooge to recognize it as his own nephew's, and to find though some objected that the reply to "Is it a bear?" ought to himself in a bright, dry, gleaming room, with the Spirit have been "Yes." standing smiling by his side, and looking at that same Uncle Scrooge had imperceptibly become so gay and light of nephew. heart, that he would have drank to the unconscious company in It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things, that an inaudible speech. But the whole scene passed off in the breath while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in of the last word spoken by his nephew; and he and the Spirit the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good-humor. were again upon their travels. When Scrooge's nephew laughed, Scrooge's niece by marriage Much they saw, and far they went, and many homes they laughed as heartily as he. And their assembled friends, being not visited, but always with a happy end. The Spirit stood beside a bit behindhand, laughed out lustily. sick-beds, and they were cheerful; on foreign lands, and they "He said that Christmas was a humbug, as I live!" cried were close at home; by struggling men, and they were patient Scrooge's nephew. "He believed it too!" in their greater hope; by poverty, and it was rich. In almshouse, "More shame for him, Fred!" said Scrooge's niece, indighospital, and jail, in misery's every refuge, where vain man in his nantly. Bless those women! they never do anything by halves. little brief authority had not made fast the door, and barred the They are always in earnest. Spirit out, he left his blessing, and taught Scrooge his precepts. She was very pretty; exceedingly pretty. With a dimpled, It was a long night, if it were only a night; but Scrooge had surprised-looking, capital face; a ripe little mouth that seemed his doubts of this, because the Christmas Holidays appeared made to be kissed, — as no doubt it was; all kinds of good little to be condensed into the space of time they passed together. dots about her chin, that melted into one another when she It was strange, too, that while Scrooge remained unaltered in laughed; and the sunniest pair of eyes you ever saw in any little his outward form, the Ghost grew older, clearly older. Scrooge creature's head. Altogether she was what you would have called had observed this change, but never spoke of it, until they left a provoking, but satisfactory, too. O, perfectly children's Twelfth Night party, when, satisfactory. looking at the Spirit as they stood "He's a comical old fellow," said Scrooge's together in an open place, he noticed nephew, "that's the truth; and not so pleasant that its hair was grey. as he might be. However, his offences carry “Are spirits’ lives so short?” asked their own punishment, and I have nothing to Scrooge. say against him. Who suffers by his ill whims? “My life upon this globe, is very Himself, always. Here he takes it into his head brief,” replied the Ghost. “It ends to dislike us, and he won't come and dine with to-night.” us. What's the consequence? He don't lose “To-night!” cried Scrooge. much of a dinner." “To-night at midnight. Hark! "Indeed, I think he loses a very good The time is drawing near.” dinner," interrupted Scrooge's niece. Everybody The chimes were ringing the else said the same, and they must be allowed to three quarters past eleven at that have been competent judges, because they had moment. just had dinner; and, with the dessert upon the “Forgive me if I am not justified table, were clustered round the fire, by lampin what I ask,” said Scrooge, looking light. intently at the Spirit's robe, “but I "Well, I am very glad to hear it," said see something strange, and not Ignorance and want. Scrooge’s nephew, "because I haven't any great belonging to yourself, protruding faith in these young housekeepers. What do from your skirts. Is it a foot or a you say, Topper?" claw?” Topper clearly had his eye on one of “It might be a claw, for the Scrooge's niece's sisters, for he answered that a bachelor was a flesh there is upon it,” was the Spirit's sorrowful reply. “Look wretched outcast, who had no right to express an opinion on the here.” subject. Whereat Scrooges niece's sister — the plump one with From the foldings of its robe, it brought two children; the lace tucker; not the one with the roses — blushed. wretched, abject, frightful, hideous, miserable. They knelt down After tea they had some music. For they were a musical at its feet, and clung upon the outside of its garment. family, and knew what they were about, when they sung a Glee “Oh, Man! look here. Look, look, down here!” exclaimed the or Catch, I can assure you, — especially Topper, who could growl Ghost. away in the bass like a good one, and never swell the large veins They were a boy and girl. Yellow, meagre, ragged, scowling, in his forehead, or get red in the face over it. wolfish; but prostrate, too, in their humility. Where graceful But they didn't devote the whole evening to music. After a youth should have filled their features out, and touched them while they played at forfeits; for it is good to be children somewith its freshest tints, a stale and shrivelled hand, like that of age, times, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty had pinched, and twisted them, and pulled them into shreds.
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Where angels might have sat enthroned, devils lurked, and glared out menacing. No change, no degradation, no perversion of humanity, in any grade, through all the mysteries of wonderful creation, has monsters half so horrible and dread. Scrooge started back, appalled. Having them shown to him in this way, he tried to say they were fine children, but the words choked themselves, rather than be parties to a lie of such enormous magnitude. “Spirit! are they yours?” Scrooge could say no more. “They are Man's,” said the Spirit, looking down upon them. “And they cling to me, appealing from their fathers. This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want. Beware them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy, for on his brow I see that written which is Doom, unless the writing be erased. Deny it!” cried the Spirit, stretching out its hand towards the city. “Slander those who tell it ye! Admit it for your factious purposes, and make it worse! And bide the end!” “Have they no refuge or resource?” cried Scrooge. “Are there no prisons?” said the Spirit, turning on him for the last time with his own words. “Are there no workhouses?” The bell struck twelve. Scrooge looked about him for the Ghost, and saw it no more. As the last stroke ceased to vibrate, he remembered the prediction of old Jacob Marley, and, lifting up his eyes, beheld a solemn Phantom, draped and hooded, coming like a mist along the ground towards him. Continues next week with Part 6
THEATER PREVIEW
Get in the mood for the holidays with DSM's 'Broadway Christmas Wonderland'
By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
With plenty of time to spare, audiences can get prepared for, or take a break from, the hassle of the holiday season with a soothing evening of entertainment December 6-18 as Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) presents “Broadway Christmas Wonderland.” Featuring glittering costumes, a talented cast and great music, DSM promises “The highest kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole.” Patrons will have an opportunity for the family to enjoy favorites like “White Christmas,” “Silent Night,” “O Holy Night” and many more Christmas classics. A cast of 24 singers and dancers, who are hand selected from London, New York, Las Vegas and Los Angeles
are expected to transform the stage into pure winter wonderland magic. The show highlights more than a thousand sparkling costumes, spectacular sets and scenery. Two world champion ice skaters will perform on an onstage ice pond. Others in the cast are Laura Mansell, a vocalist with theater credits including “Moby Dick” and New Union Theatre in London, and “Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical” in its UK Tour. TV credits include “X Factor” (ITV) and “BBC Proms” (BBC 2). Ana Estrada is a member of the ensemble. She is originally from Hermosillo, México, and started training under the direction of Gabriela Estrada. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a dual degree in dance and marketing.
Her work credits, including Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Antares Danza Contemporánea and NYC Opera, are impressive. Vocalist Alfred Jackson is an actor, singer, composer, producer and choreographer. Jackson’s theater credits include “Rent,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror.” He has appeared on television and films including “General Hospital” and State Farm commercials. He is the recipient of the 2010 NAACP Award for best choreographer for “Sarafina.” All 24 performers have impressive backgrounds in training and performance. Tickets are on sale atDallasSummerMusicals.org, by phone at 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) and at The Box Office, 5959 Royal Lane, Suite 542.
Photo by Ruby King
Cast of "Broadway Christmas Wonderland."
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
1. Miss Piggy's aunts 5. Leafy vegetable 10. Springlike 16. Busch Gardens city 21. Swabber's need
22. Comic — Mandel 23. A Mandrell sister 24. Jugs 25. Long-active volcano 26. Hem and haw 27. Just say no
28. Low voices 29. Anytime 31. "— — Mouse" 33. Wasps' homes 35. Festive night 36. Medieval alliance 37. Wings, in botany
40. Not sm. or med. 41. Ballad writer 42. Leb. neighbor 45. Guitarist — Paul 46. Hearing aid? 48. Touch of frost 50. Sturdy shoes
128. Gas-pump abbr. 129. Current regime 130. Good disguise 131. Date regularly 132. Elvis' middle name 133. — — few rounds 135. Bill, briefly 137. Laces into 139. Chatter 140. Doohickey 142. Royal pronoun 144. All you can carry, and then some 148. Soar 150. Less fatty 153. Caribbean island 155. Bubble — 156. Las senoritas 157. Restaurant patrons 158. Tap-dancer of old musicals 159. Zola novel 160. Textile workers 161. Deepen, as a canal 162. Inches forward 163. Flower holder DOWN 1. Pour out violently 2. Vow 3. Napa Valley product 4. Informal speech 5. Harassed 6. Mean dwellings 7. Grant 8. Eliminate 9. Insect repellent 10. Like a cold bug 11. Sooner than 12. Literary monogram
Challenge your 'have-to’s' during the holidays
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“I have to spend Christmas dinner with my awful sister-in-law.” “My sister is bringing sweet tea and storebought rolls to the family gathering. I have to make six dishes from scratch Dr. Leermakers because they’re my daddy’s favorites.” My friends shared these complaints during a recent gripe session about the holidays. Sadly, they weren’t looking forward to a joyful season. Their holiday “have-to’s” were partially responsible for their resentment. The phrase “have to” implies a sense of obligation, of being stuck without options or power in a situation. Is it really true that you have to spend your Christmas celebration with relatives you hate? Is someone forcing you at gunpoint? I hope not. If you’re plagued by “have to,” you may want to challenge your assumptions and change your language: Ask yourself “What’s the worst thing that could happen if I didn’t do what I think I have to?” Your husband may be angry that you won’t attend his family’s gathering, and he may give you the cold shoulder for a few days. However, he probably won’t leave you and your children. Your father may be disappointed if he doesn’t get to eat all of his favorite holiday dishes, but he won’t stop loving you or write you out of his will. What’s the cost of holding on to your "have-to’s?" Does your resentment suck all the joy out of the holidays for you and everyone around you? Do you take your anger out on your spouse or children? What are you teaching your children? By agreeing to spend time with your relative who drinks too much and behaves inappropriately, you may be
sending the message to your kids that such behavior is acceptable and tolerable. Think about alternatives and/or compromises. What could you do instead of spending the whole day with your dreadful sister-in-law? You could skip the gathering altogether, enjoying the day with just your spouse and children. You could go for an hour or two instead of gritting your teeth all day in an uncomfortable situation. You could stay home with your kids while your husband drops by to see his family. You could ask your father to pick his two favorite dishes and then make just those two for him. You do have options in most situations, even if it doesn’t always feel like it. If you’re struggling to come up with alternatives, ask a friend for ideas. Your immediate family may be too close to the emotional situation to provide objective input. Replace “I have to” with “I choose to.” “I choose to” gives you more power and control. We choose to do many things we don’t necessarily want to do, often to avoid negative consequences. I don’t always feel like brushing my teeth when I’m tired. I don’t have to brush them (no one is making me), but I choose to brush them because I don’t want my teeth to fall out. Try saying “I choose to spend a couple hours at my sister-in-law’s house to make my husband happy” or “I choose to work harder than my sister does. It will be worth it to see my dad’s smile when he bites into his favorite buttermilk pie.” What’s on your holiday “have to” list that you will either a) let go; b) find an alternative or compromise; or c) choose to do? Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psychologist who specializes in stress management and well-being seminars, retreats and coaching. Contact her at 214-923-3766. Her bi-weekly blogs can be found at www.bethleermakersphd.com.
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK by Stella Wilder
The coming week will see many things go through reversals of sorts, both expected and unexpected, requiring individuals to do their best to maintain balance under swiftly changing circumstances. It's not so much that no one knows this is happening; in most cases, in fact, it will be crystal clear! Instead, it's that the necessary response to these events may not be clear at all. It cannot be based on past experience since much of what goes on will be new and previously unseen, unheard and untried. All must be ready to move swiftly when called upon to do so, and all must adopt a more nimble stance in order to go this way or that at a moment's notice. Mobility and agility will surely count for much. The emotional stakes are likely to be higher by week's end than they were at the start, with many being on the verge of commitments that they had no thought of making in the recent past. Again, this is all part of things moving swiftly — for many, they'll move swiftly in unimagined, quite surprising directions! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) A rival is pressing you for some secret information. Are you willing to give up something in one area to gain in another? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You'll want to avoid obvious distractions as you get started. Later on, you'll
be prepared to deal with those that are more surprising. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You can sidestep a certain complication as you move toward a major personal goal. Someone close to you has advice. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – Your ability to see where the dangers lie will certainly come in handy for you and those near you. Keep those eyes and ears open! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You'll want to coordinate your travel very carefully; see if you can't consolidate and get things done in fewer trips. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – A loved one is waiting for you to come through as promised. Not only can you come through, but you can offer a very nice surprise as well! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You may be able to catch up on your sleep, but take care that you don't overdo it and sap your energy by getting too much rest! (March 6-March 20) – You're in need of a little counseling from someone who has been in your shoes in the past. He or she knows just what you need to hear. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You may be called upon to help out in a way that only you can, but this may result in personal expenses that you cannot afford. (April 5-April 19) – It's important
92. Largest of the Marianas 93. "Star Trek" weapon 94. Quagmires 95. They may be sealed 96. 911 responder 99. Actual 102. RN employers 103. Rockies' brew 104. Drop — — to 105. Woodworking tool 107. Chariot race bettor 109. Fakes, in hockey 111. "Brian's Song" lead 114. — be an honor! 117. "Love Story" writer 119. Close by 121. Barracks off. 122. In — (as found) 123. Unnerves 124. Harped on 125. Aloud 126. Gulf port 127. Ready to strike 130. Trill 134. Lend — — (listen) 136. Telegraph code 137. Drives a semi 138. Whistle stops 140. Hardy's dairymaid 141. Box office 143. Don Juan 145. Trapped like — — 146. "Great" dog 147. Hi-tech junk mail 149. — es Salaam 151. Jarrett of NASCAR 152. Joule fraction 154. Power agcy.
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LIFE ON THE TRAIL By Dr. Beth Leermakers
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that you get as much work as possible completed early in the week. Later on, you'll be facing certain other issues that will demand much attention. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Your concerns about an older family member are surely valid, but he or she is not likely to change because of anything you say. Be patient! (May 6-May 20) – You know perfectly well what someone wants from you, but you're not about to give in and provide it just because it's "in the air." GEMINI (May 21-June 6) The practicalities of a certain project may elude you for a time, but the ideological aspects are sure to be apparent. (June 7-June 20) – You may want to begin preparing for a journey a full two or three weeks early. There is much that you have yet to nail down. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You can capitalize on one of your errors before the week is out, sending the competition scrambling for a new way to best you. (July 8-July 22) – You may have trouble keeping up with a loved one who is simply more nimble when it comes to thinking about things in a certain way. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You may be struck by the similarities between yourself and
Copyright 2016 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. someone who is on the other side of almost every key issue. Examine common ground! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Don't mistake someone's enthusiasm for a desire to control you. He or she simply enjoys being engaged and involved. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You may have to keep your aversion to certain foods to yourself for a time, as protocol outweighs matters of taste. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You can free yourself of any restrictions that keep you from exploring yourself fully. You will make many key discoveries. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may have to interrupt a perfectly good rest period more than once in order to address important issues in the workplace! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – Someone you have trained is likely to demonstrate knowledge greater than yours, but isn't that what you want, after all? SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You can touch a friend or loved one across both time and space, and he or she will appreciate your being there in spirit. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You may come upon a "now or never" moment so plainly evident that you'll know precisely what to do even though it is completely new.
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52. Wielded a hoe 54. Baseball VIPs 55. Minn. neighbor 57. Way of Lao-Tzu 58. "— the Dragon" 59. Tide causer 60. Lab compound 62. Cast a shadow 66. Etc.'s kin (2 wds.) 67. Environment 69. Reviewer 71. Urban woe 72. Budgies 74. Famous Chairman 76. Late- — 78. Wheel buy (2 wds.) 79. Open wide 80. Yellow pads 83. Like an unlucky whale 85. Gem surface 88. Jacques, in song 89. Hollows 90. Highway menace 93. Cavorts 95. Wolf's expression 97. Planet, in verse 98. Hostel visitor 100. You don't say! 101. Droll 106. Mix it up 108. Mardi Gras event 110. Rascals 112. Lady Chaplin 113. Asian capital 115. Inspiration 116. Gridder — Alonzo Stagg 117. Hightail it 118. Geol. formation 120. Mouse alerts 122. Drains, as energy 123. Shortage 124. Hardly a homebody
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By Candy Evans
candace@candysdirt.com This week we are going all traditional at CandysDirt.com, the greatest and only real estate blog in Texas. Go ahead and sign up to subscribe so you can get notices about great parties… there’s a humdinger coming up next week. So yes, there’s a certain expectation level when house hunting in the Park Cities. Buyers know beauty is a given, size is essential, and green features are increasingly important. This stately Highland Park new French traditional, at 3416 Drexel Drive, not only meets those expectations, it exceeds them. The 7,256-square-foot, three-story home is within walking distance of Highland Park United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University. The kids can bike to Armstrong Elementary School. The Dallas Country Club is five blocks away. You really cannot find a better location. The home was built in 2001 and has been meticulously updated. We’ve kept up with this house over the years, so we know even simple changes, like removing the carpet from the graceful winding entry staircase and painting the wood stained library a cool gray, have made an impressive difference. We’re happy to see that some of those original details that really create such character, have not been tampered with. The hand painted Gracie wallpaper in the formal living room, for instance, is such a defining part of this home. And the oversized wood burning fireplace with a cut stone mantle still
anchors this beautiful room. Candace Evans The stunning white limestone floors in the kitchen are evidence that smart
“The home really has something for everyone,” listing agent Hunter Dehn of The Hunter Dehn Group said. “There are massive secondary bedrooms with ensuite baths and a large game room conveniently located over the garage. It may boast more than 7,200- square-feet, but has been ‘greened up’ with features like all LED can lights, upgraded HVAC, and radiant barrier roofing. And, of course, it’s in one of the most coveted and convenient areas of Highland Park.” Location, location, location. That’s always the biggest selling feature and you simply can’t beat this $2.79 million
Photos courtesy of Hunter Dehn Group
This house is located at 3416 Drexel Drive and is listed at $2.79 million with Hunter Dehn Group. choices stand the test of time. And of course the kitchen has it all: white marble countertops, a built-in stainless steel SubZero refrigerator and freezer, double professional ranges, dual dishwashers, a convection oven and a built-in coffee maker. There is also a huge climate-controlled wine cellar.
stately home for location or beauty. Happy holiday hosting! 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.
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HAMMER AND NAILS
Reclaimed wood is a trend toward good By Stephan Sardone
stephan@sardoneconstruction.com A very common trend right now is rustic-chic. You know, that natural, woodsy look weaved in with modern conveniences. I know I’ve mentioned Millennials’ tendencies to lean toward these natural materials, but it’s not just the younger age groups; I’m noticing it more and more throughout all generations. Reclaimed wood is proving to be a useful, practical and chic design choice, as it can be utilized in many ways. One of my favorite ways to use reclaimed wood is by creating a barn door that slides on a track. It’s convenient, saves space and adds incredible texture to a room. Two great places for this is from the dining room to the kitchen or connecting the master bedroom to the master bath. The height of a large barn door inside feels elegant and dramatic, allowing the rest of the room to be simpler in design, as it takes over as the focal point. This way, it also leaves opportunities for reclaimed wood accents throughout the home. The powder room is a space usually in need of something drastic, and that either means dressing up the vanity mirror(s) by adding a loud frame or picking one wall to be the star of the show. I suggest dressing up the wall with the toilet or the wall with the vanity mirror by putting up reclaimed wood paneling Photos courtesy of Pinterest - stained tastefully and creReclaimed timber can be used to accent the home. atively, of course. Be generous with it; cover the whole surit’s used for window shutters on the face for that full rustic effect. exterior of the home or to frame the Incorporate modern, cleanwindows indoors, the look is undelined sinks and hardware for niably cozy. What’s even more cozy the perfect balance. is framing a window seat in wood. Similarly, the wall at a Make some bookshelves while you’re stairway landing is often unat it, and throw on a few cushions derwhelming and neglected. I and blankets. Create a spot for your recommend a full wooden wall Stephan Sardone coffee mug, and you have your own with proper lighting to hightiny, cottage-y getaway for the winter. light the mixed-stained wood. Put simply, wood is your anThe same wood could be used swer to being environmentally conscious, for railing or stair treads as accent. If that’s in-style and practical. A simple search on too much, simply choose one and leave it Pinterest will show you not only how to at that. Speaking of accents, I’ve seen some use reclaimed timber as large features in unique uses such as reclaimed timber baseyour home, but fun, easier projects as well. boards. Not only is this edgy (ha, get it?), Not to mention, Christmas trees look great but it’s durable and will withstand a lot amid a rustic, piney setting. I don’t see this of wear and tear. In fact, it may even look trend going out of style any time soon. better the more worn it gets over the years. Stephan Sardone is owner of Sardone This makes it a great material for rooms Construction and has been helping people with a lot of traffic and rough housing like improve their life by remodeling their home the laundry room, mudroom and kitchen. around their life. Wood is great for framing. Whether
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MOVIE TRAILER
Lonergan's ‘Manchester by the Sea’ is masterful filmmaking By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood
When Casey Affleck’s Lee Chandler admits that he is beyond repair, “Manchester by the Sea” reaches levels of emotional truths that most movies don’t dare approach. This surly, broken Northeastern man has suffered losses not uncommon, but so tragic that only a fictional character could recuperate from them. Thankfully, director and writer Kenneth Lonergan knows this, and his masterful film treats every character with such realism that you feel that you know these people. These are not humans that suddenly reach down to overcome life’s horrible moments, because in the real world, there are simply some things from which people cannot recover. Exactly what happened to Lee Chandler is one of those things. “Manchester by the Sea” slowly reveals exactly why Lee is living in a dingy Boston basement apartment while slogging through life as a handyman for apartment complexes. His previous life in “Manchester-by-the-Sea”
seemed lovely, as shown in thing of beauty and would flashbacks after we learn have spiraled into predictthat Lee’s brother, Joe (Kyle able sappiness at the hands Chandler), has died of a of a “Hollywood director.” heart attack. Not only has he created a Lee quickly drops what brilliant slice-of-life film, he’s doing (mostly drunken every shot by him and bar fights) and goes back cinematographer Jody Lee to his hometown to make Lipes is a marvel to watch. arrangements for Joe’s This movie is so refuneral. Unbeknownst to alistic that the bitter cold Photos courtesy of Roadside Attractions of a northeast winter him, Joe’s will has named Lee as the legal guardian of Casey Affleck stars in “Manchester by the Sea.” seems to fill the theater, his nephew, Patrick (Lucas and Lonergan’s gorgeous a shocking amount of laugh-out-loud Hedges). Seeing as how Lee dialogue knows exactly clearly wants nothing more than to get humor. when to warm your heart, either with There is a scene in “Manchester out of town as soon as he possibly can, uplifting emotions or perfectly timed by the Sea” when this movie becomes this becomes problematic. laughter. something more than the masterpiece The mystery surrounding what While much is being made of it already is. It is a masterclass in didrove Lee into hiding only deepens Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams’ rection, writing and acting that no when he hesitantly communicates performances, the work of Lucas other movie released this year can or with his ex-wife, Randi (Michelle Hedges should not be overlooked. will match. You will know it when you Hedges’ Patrick isn’t the typical disWilliams). see it, and it evokes more emotion in Once “Manchester by the Sea” affected youth seen in family dramas minutes than most movies can muster such as this. Hedges gets to play the lays its cards on the table, the results in a few hours. are brutally dark, and the grief is popular kid dealing with tragedy and Needless to say, awards seaborderline unbearable. Yet somehow, his comedic skills are the driving force son will be exceptionally friendly to Lonergan’s script and direction never keeping this movie grounded. bog down in melodrama. The sadness “Manchester by the Sea” and for good Michelle Williams should be reason. Kenneth Lonergan’s script is a is there but handled with realism and handed the Oscar for Best Supporting
Actress today. One moment seals it, and Williams is heart-wrenchingly great. There shouldn’t be a dry eye in the house after seeing her place this level of vulnerability on screen. “Manchester by the Sea” would only go as far as Casey Affleck takes it and he embodies Lee Chandler to perfection. His raspy, almost shaky voice conveys the pain that he feels, even when he claims to be okay. Affleck seems to be portraying two different people here, one before great loss, and one after. This is perhaps one of the most restrained, inward performances ever put on film, and Affleck always leaves you wanting to know more about Lee. Kenneth Lonergan has surely given us the best movie of the year. On the outside, “Manchester by the Sea” looks like a bleak two-hour sob story. It is actually an uplifting movie about people dealing with grief and, well, life. The saddest moment of “Manchester by the Sea” is when it ends, forcing you to stand and leave these gorgeously crafted characters behind.
UNCLE BARKY’S BITES
An open letter to immortalize Audie Murphy on screen
By Ed Bark
unclebarky@verizon.net Dear Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg: As faithful readers of Katy Trail Weekly, I’m sure you’ll take this under advisement. So please hear me out. Your war records, on both the big screen and HBO, are stellar. Behind the camera, you collaborated on the making of “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific,” both of which respectively won Emmy Awards as the “Outstanding Miniseries” of 2001 and 2010. On the big screen, “Saving Private Ryan” stands as one of the great World War II movies of all time, with Hanks starring and Spielberg directing. It should have won the Oscar as Best Picture of 1998 instead of “Shakespeare In Love,” which seems like a mere trifle in retrospect. But there’s at least one more great World War II miniseries out there, and the two of you should get behind it. It’s the story of Audie Murphy, and it begs to be told
again. My impetus for this is a recent visit to the site of an indelible Murphy meEd Bark morial during an excursion connected to a Viking River Cruise trip down the Rhine River. It’s located just off a rural road in Holtzwihr, France, where the onetime dirt poor Kingston, Texas farm kid won a Congressional Medal of Honor after famously standing atop a blazing tank destroyer and singlehandedly holding off a German Army advance. Our tour guide filled in a lot of the details and at one point made reference to the 1955 movie “To Hell and Back,” which starred Murphy as himself. The guide and I agreed that the film cries out for a far more substantial remake. This was reinforced after my wife and I returned home and found the film on the obscure Grit network, which bills itself as “Television with Backbone.”
Audie Murphy. It hasn’t aged well at all, in part because a reluctant Murphy, 31 at the time, agreed to play himself as a teenager after first touting Tony Curtis for the role. “To Hell and Back,” which includes David Janssen in a small role, was a hit at the box office and reportedly a critical success as well. I’m not sure who those reviewers were, but perhaps they also would have raved about “My Mother the Car,” a 1965 NBC series starring Jerry Van Dyke and a talking vintage auto. Murphy, who died in a
domestic plane crash at age 45, wanted to make a sequel to the film. He pitched “The Way Back” as a way of dramatizing his considerably consequential and traumatic life after the war. But he could never get it financed. Audiences of those times didn’t want to see the after-effects of World War II. They just wanted the heroism. The most decorated U.S. combat soldier in U.S. military history went on to become a movie star of note, mostly in Westerns, and also had a 1961 TV series called “Whispering Smith.” But behind the scenes he suffered severely from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome before the term came into use. Back then, “combat fatigue” or “shell-shocked” were in vogue. By any name, Murphy battled depression, insomnia and drug addiction for the rest of his life — and also spoke openly about it. Through it all, he remained principled, refusing to offset his financial difficulties by doing paid commercials for cigarettes or alcohol. There’s so much more to Murphy’s story. And it begs to be told in a two-part movie or
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extended HBO miniseries that recaptures his entire life, not just the war exploits. One more thing. Murphy’s one-man stand atop that tank destroyer in Holtzwihr, France came during the dead of a fiercely cold winter. Both “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific” dealt with the unforgiving terrains on which wars are often fought. But the 1955 “To Hell and Back” movie re-staged his exploits in a warm, sunny climate. It was cheaper that way. So the challenge is issued to the team of Hanks and Spielberg. Make “To Hell and
Back” your final World War II mission. Bring to it the rich texture and incisive storytelling at which you’ve excelled. It’s an extraordinary tale about the seventh of 12 children whose father abandoned the family and whose mother died when he was just 16. After that it was up to him. And Audie Murphy shouldered all of those loads during a singular life of fighting demons on several fronts. Let’s get busy on finally making him whole. Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a current board member of the Press Club of Dallas.
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MENTAL HEALTH
The season of increased anxiety
By Lynette Payne As I found myself suddenly weeping in the produce aisle at Trader Joe's looking at the empty section where the 'fresh cranberry' sauce would have been, I thought I might be finally 'losing it'. I am not by definition the 'crying' type, and public displays of intense emotions were far beyond my realm of comfort. My pulse was racing and the last remarks from my inlaws were playing over and over again in my head. I looked up and saw my reflection and was unrecognizable to myself. The pressure of pleasing everyone over the holidays had finally come to a head. Was I really losing it? When “Jennifer� came to Galaxy Counseling Center, her life was spiraling out of control. She was on the verge of losing her job because her anxiety resulted in assignments not completed in time. Her relationship with her husband and family was disintegrating. She was having problems sleeping and she had put on more than 30 pounds of weight. What “Jennifer� was experiencing was beyond “normal� anxiety. Through therapy, “Jennifer� learned what triggered her anxiety, as well as techniques on managing her bouts of anxiety. The holiday season is usually the time of year when it is natural for feelings of anxiety to be elevated. There is a lot of pressure to be a good host or guest, buy the right gifts (and fighting the crowds!), SODA cont'd from page 1 educating himself about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), Wilder now uses certified non GMO Domino brand real cane sugar. Most high fructose corn syrup is derived from genetically modified corn. The big soda brands no longer have a choice because the infrastructure and supply for big soda companies to make the switch back to cane sugar just isn’t currently available. Craft sodas like Oak Cliff Real Sugar Soda have the unique opportunity to use more natural ingredients and produce a higher quality product. But what really matters, is what it tastes like. “People talk about nutrition all day long, but at the end of the day they are going to buy taste,� Wilder said. Wilder has developed a wide variety of flavors from the classic cane cola, vintage root beer to more adventurous flavors like mango spritz and coconut lime. All are made in house at their warehouse in the Design District. They originated in Oak Cliff (hence their name), and have plans to move back, but for the time being you can stop in at 2029 Farrington Street any time Monday - Friday, 9-5 p.m. to taste test their sodas for free! The craft soda business is growing similar to how the craft beer industry grew in North Texas — word of mouth. Ask your local restaurants to carry craft sodas to
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decorate and put on a happy face while often dealing with the chaos and conflicting needs of the people around you. Fortunately, this type of anxiety is “normalâ€? and expected. However, when anxiety interferes with daily activities, it can be potentially disabling and can not only affect the diagnosed Lynette Payne individual, but also their personal and professional relationships. This is what is referred to as generalized anxiety disorder. While symptoms for generalized anxiety disorder can vary, it can include (from Mayo Clinic): t 1FSTJTUFOU BOE FYDFTTJWF XPSrying or obsession about small or large concerns that is out of proportion to the impact of the event. t *OBCJMJUZ UP TFU BTJEF PS MFU HP PG a worry, even when there is no apparent reason. t 5SPVCMF TMFFQJOH JOBCJMJUZ UP relax, restlessness and feeling keyed up or on edge. t %JÄ?DVMUZ DPODFOUSBUJOH PS GFFMing that you mind “goes blank.â€? t %JTUSFTT BCPVU NBLJOH EFDJTJPOT for fear of making the wrong decision. t $BSSZJOH FWFSZ PQUJPO JO B TJUVation all the way out to its possible negative conclusion.
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RADIO cont'd from page 1 characters, who have been dormant for a few months, were just waiting to come back out. We rehearsed on and off for a week before taking a Thanksgiving break and then opening the next night,� the actor said. According to Cleveland, “I lose my place [in the script] quite often. Because the lights are so low, they blind me and I see white spots. I can’t always see the words again when I glance back to the manuscript on the table. Scrooge hems and haws a bit while I try to focus.� It’s those “hems and haws� that endear Cleveland to patrons. With a mere exaggerated sound and rubber facial expression, he has you. Some of Cleveland’s family enjoyed Sunday’s matinee. His sister, CarrieAnn, a theater teacher, and brother-in-law, Loy Jones, brought their children Reid, Macy, Holly and Miles, all of whom say they are so proud of their brother and Uncle B.J.'s accomplishments and talent. His brother Clark couldn’t be there because he was in rehearsal for “The Wizard of Oz.� Cleveland’s brother Ky was doing “Shakespeare in the Park� in Austin so couldn’t make it either. Apparently, all the Cleveland family has theater running through their blood. Well-known as a favorite among Dallas theatergoers, Cleveland cut up in T2’s hit, “Shear Madness.�
He was ideal as the emcee in “The Pageant� at Uptown Players (UP), and has multiple credits with UP, including writing and starring in the “Broadway� shows. The Fort Worth native grew up in show business, and has done everything from children’s theater to television, film and professional theatre. He has worked with One Thirty productions as a director on critically acclaimed productions including “Southern Comforts,� “Equally Divided,� “A Christmas Memory� and “Plaid Tidings.� Cleveland first performed this show at the Bath House Cultural Center. The late Jac Alder invited him to do the show at Theatre Three, and this is his second year there. Cleveland suggests to any actor who plays his role in another production to prepare as follows: “Read it as many times as possible. Always double check the placement of your props and sound effect tools. Don’t eat spicy food or carbonated drinks before doing it, and go to the bathroom right before curtain.� “A Christmas Carol: A Radio Show� runs now through Dec. 11 with this performance schedule: Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. An interpreted performance is Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, visit bit.ly/2g0ssP6.
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Touring India without rupee no whoopee Custom bicycles provide By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com On Nov. 8 the government of India announced that its two most popular currency denominations, the 500 and 1000 rupee notes, would no longer be good as money effective at midnight. An exchange program to convert them to new rupee notes of the same amount at the bank was announced. I had a trip to India already planned and was on a plane headed that way when the currency move was announced. The effect of the curPhoto by Michael Wald rency ban was that no one in India would exchange Banks in India were chaotic when the government eliminated two of the most popular currency money for U.S. dollars — denominations. because they did not have money to exchange — and taxed. The government loses revenue on a lose your card. Then a thief might have aclocals mobbed banks, forming lines blocks significant segment of commerce. cess to all your money in the bank. Using a long to turn in their old money for new Since the surprise move by the Indian debit card, you’ll have to pay three potential bills. Many lines had to be supervised by government allows people to exchange fees: your bank many have a fee for using police. a limited number of “old” bills for “new” a non-bank ATM. Your bank will have a Other tourists staying at my hotel ones of equivalent value, those with large fee for converting your money into foreign who had exchanged money in the U.S. stashes of the old bills instantly lose their currency. Finally, your bank may charge a before they left for India were stuck with value. fee for any cash withdrawal. Check before Indian currency they could not use beNo provision was made for tourists you leave the U.S. cause the U.S. banks had given them the showing up with the standard 500 or 1000 You can also use your credit card at now-worthless bills. rupee bills who were left unable to find an ATM. Doing this is considered a cash All this meant I was stuck with using anyone to take them. advance and interest usually starts accruing my credit card or not spending money This misadventure re-emphasized for immediately. Check on the rate before leavwhile in India. India is mostly a cashme a valuable lesson: you need multiple ing the U.S. Foreign transaction fees may based economy, so not many places take sources of money when you travel. apply as well, and your bank may not give credit cards. Those that do are more upCash is usually king. Usually people you the best exchange rate, effectively makscale and tourist-oriented places. So I was will gladly take U.S. dollars, a trusted curing money on the currency exchange itself. limited to spending at more expensive rency. During my trip to India, my U.S. Traveler’s checks aren’t used anymore. places. dollars provided my only spendable curPersonal checks are also rarely accepted, This Indian currency move was rency. A big disadvantage to cash: walkexcept maybe in super high-end places and meant to root out corruption in a society ing around—even in the U.S.—with large your hotel if you are a frequent traveler. where corruption is rampant. Corruption amounts of cash isn’t advisable, as you In all events, have alternative plans for is so bad that it hinders the Indian econobecome a target for thieves and robbers. getting local money. As my India experimy and keeps India in a perpetual state of Credit cards are rarely accepted in ence proves, you never know what you’ll poverty, except for a notable uber-wealthy India but widely used in many places run into far away from your home bank. class which, parenthetically, also views the around the world — but only if they have banks as corrupt and keeps lots of money a chip. ATMs are a good way to get cash. Michael Wald is a travel specialist in cash or foreign bank accounts. Using a debit card — which withdraws with special expertise in Panama adCorruption begins with barter or money from your bank at home but conventure travel. He blogs about travel cash-based businesses which predominate. verts it to local currency — is usually a and other musings at untroddenla.com. Many profits go unreported and thus not good way to go. The risk is that you might Follow him @adventourist.
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By David Boldt
djboldt@sbcglobal.net On a beautiful Saturday afternoon in downtown Philadelphia, cyclists are riding to the city’s Convention Center in twos and threes; it’s nothing big, but the groupings are frequent, and if you follow them into the Center itself, you’ll find the largest assemblage of David Boldt custom, handcrafted bicycles (most years) on that side of the Mississippi. In the bike world there’s Interbike in Las Vegas, which you could liken to the Detroit Auto Show; the Handcrafted Bicycle Show (various locations), which enjoys a reputation similar to an automotive aftermarket show held annually in Vegas, SEMA; and this, the Philly Bike Expo, which you could consider a Philly-based combination of the two. And since we know you’re not going to visit Philly to see the Eagles, you might as well see this. It was in the mid-90s when I came across Dallas framebuilder David Cheakas, building custom frames as Southwest Frameworks. David offered to supply me with a custom road frame. And with Reynolds tubing joined by lugs, the finished tubes coated in Corvette blue and assembled with a simple Shimano group, it was an almost joyful ownership experience, based on both the riding pleasure and David’s obvious skill in framebuilding. In Philly you can take David’s creativity and craftsmanship and multiply it by roughly 100; on the show floor there are bikes and builders from seemingly every part of the country, applying almost as many philosophies to bike design and construction. This custom concept is, of course, nothing new — in fact, it dates back to cycling’s beginnings. The Wright Brothers, before building planes, were building bikes in their Dayton, Ohio shop. At the turn of the last century, before the automobile began making headway on what we then called roads, bicycles and their riders (and, by extension, their lawmakers) were largely responsible for the construction of those roads. And what had initially been a toy for the affluent became, with the application of mass production, a transportation tool for America’s everyman and woman. Later, any number of companies, both here and abroad, went from producing bicycles to producing automobiles. In a manner not unlike farm-to-table dining, custom crafted bicycles and production frames with custom specs pursue the consumer dollar. And today’s materials are almost as varied as the builders. Traditional steel (with tubes joined by lugs, tig welding or fillet BICYCLES cont'd on page 13
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Top 10 holiday gifts for the health fanatic on your list By Megan Lyons
muscles. If your favorite fitness lover has stiffness, sore muscles The holidays are just or a burgeoning injuaround the corner, and ry, nightly foam rolling you’re officially out of will be a much welcome ideas. If you’re anything relief. like me, you love giving 4. Massage: When foam gifts, but hate choosing Megan Lyons rolling just isn’t cutthe gifts to buy. Slippers ting it, a massage is the for grandpa, pajamas for best possible answer to the kids and an apron for Aunt stiffness and soreness. Google Sally might cut it, but what about your favorite wellness warrior’s that person on your list who local massage studio (be sure recently went on a health kick? to check ratings first!), and see Or (maybe even worse), that if they offer online gift certifperson who has been on a health icates. The gift of relaxation is kick for as long as you can reone of the best! member and seemingly already 5. Filtering water bottle (bit.ly/ has everything? In today’s artibritagift): For those who are cle, I share my top 10 choices for frequently on the run, whethhealth-related gifts, to help you er traveling for work, making make your favorite fitness lover’s sales calls in the field or conday (even if that fitness lover is stantly driving, getting good yourself !). I have even included quality drinking water can be Amazon links to make purchastough. Make it easy by giving ing easier for you; just type in this portable water bottle with the URL in parentheses, without a built-in filter. a “www” or a “.com.” 6. Compression socks (bit.ly/ 1. Amazon Prime membership compressiongift): Compression (bit.ly/primegifts): Your favorsocks increase blood flow to ite health nut is probably so the entire legs and speed musbusy working out and cookcle recovery, perfect for after ing healthy meals that he or long runs or killer sessions at she has no time to actually go the gym. Wearing them for a shopping, and Amazon Prime few hours post-workout (or is a lifesaver. I buy everything even to bed that night) can from pantry staples to running have your gift recipient hitting shoes to nearly everything on the road in record time withthis gift list from Amazon, out any soreness. making the yearly membership 7. Instant pot (bit.ly/instantpotfee worth the price several gift): I have written several times over. posts about how the crockpot 2. Fitbit Charge HR (bit.ly/fitmakes healthy eating so much bitgift): From competing with quicker and easier (get one at friends in daily activity levels bit.ly/crockpotgift), and the to monitoring sleep quality Instant Pot takes this to an enand heart rate throughout the tirely new level. Cook a whole day, the Fitbit Charge HR prochicken in 20 minutes, rice in vides health and fitness data 8 minutes and broccoli in 2 that any self-quantification minutes. This pressure cooker junkie will appreciate. is safe, simple to use and pre3. Foam roller (bit.ly/foamrollserves most of the nutrients ergift): Working out is great from your food. for the body, mind and heart, 8. Glass Tupperware (bit.ly/ but sometimes tough on the glasstupperware): Any healthy
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cook knows that it is easier to cook once and eat several times, so saving leftovers is critical. These glass snapware containers can be frozen or heated, and stack nicely in the refrigerator, making Meal Prep Sunday less of a hassle. 9. 5-Minute Journal (bit.ly/5mjournal): A daily habit of gratitude can improve body confidence, increase frequency of positive emotions, improve relationships and much more. Why not make someone’s year a bit happier in just five minutes per day? 10. Muse Headband (bit.ly/ musegift): For the health maven who has conquered nutrition and fitness, mental well-being is often the next step, and meditation is particularly trendy (and effective) in this area. This gift is more expensive (and admittedly more “on the fringe”) than the others, but the right person will absolutely adore it. I meditate with my own Muse headband daily, and love the feedback it gives me as it monitors my brain wave activity and teaches me how to meditate more effectively. 11. Honorable mention: Fabletics membership (bit.ly/ fableticsgift): For that member of your family who is always sporting the latest workout gear, a monthly delivery of fashionable fitness attire is like Christmas every single month. A gift card to Fabletics allows you to give this benefit without having to actually pick out the clothes. Megan Lyons is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, owner of The Lyons’ Share Wellness and author of “Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness,” available on Amazon. To learn more, contact her at megan@thelyonsshare.org, or visit her website, thelyonsshare.org.
Photo courtesy of Bishop Bikes
Urban travel on bicycles has always been popular overseas, but custom bicycles are catching on in the U.S. BICYCLES cont'd from page 12 brazing) competes with titanium, carbon fiber and (even) wood in the convention hall. And while you’ll find custom framebuilders crafting frames for road riders, mountain bikers and trail users, in Philadelphia the emphasis is on road and touring, with mountain bikes and cargo bikes rounding out the inventory. Any number of bikes, of course, generates an impression. Eric Baar forms sheetmetal into tubes in the construction of his Ground Up road frame, while Calfee will sell you a kit of bamboo tubes for the at-home construction of your own bamboo bicycle. We were most impressed — at least in our one visit to his booth — by the bikes of Baltimore-based Chris Bishop (bishopbikes.com). A former bike messenger, Chris is building roughly two frames a month in his Baltimore basement. His attention to detail is amazing; as just one example, the finish work on his lugs gives each an almost tone-ontone visual where it’s joined to the tube. On the production front, Velo Orange offers a nostalgic take on both the road and city cycle, while Belgium’s Eddy Merckx (eddymerckx.us) is still offering fast frames
to fast guys; or, at the very least, offering his frames to guys wanting to look fast. And if you’re shopping apparel, the Expo offered multiple vendors, including Austin-based Viva la Bicicleta! Hats, T-shirts and art were beautifully arranged, and all of it available with little more than a credit card (which we had) and a sense of style (which we didn’t). Finally, if your garage or apartment is full but your walls aren’t, there are few better solutions to fill that void than the bicycle art of Taliah Lempert. On her website (bicyclepaintings.com) Taliah offers beautiful imagery that almost puts you on the bike. Of course, with the Katy Trail and White Rock Lake, along with bike sharing in Fort Worth, there’s little reason not to ride. To be sure, we’re headed into the holidays; if the weather’s iffy put one under the tree. David Boldt, a long-time contributor to outlets such as the Dallas Observer, Fort Worth StarTelegram and KBB.com, brings to his automotive reporting years of experience in retail sales, automotive journalism and public relations. More content from Boldt and other contributors can be found at txGarage.com.
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