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COMMUNIT Y NEWS
Start the New Year running Through Sunday, Dec. 31, purchase any pair of sneakers at the ShoePlug pop-up and receive a complimentary signature bowl next door at Pōk the Raw Bar at 3699 McKinney Ave. in West Village. ShoePlug offers exclusive sneakers, street wear SHOEPLUG and luxury goods that typically sell out minutes after they’re released online. The pop-up boutique offers a unique retail experience with products not found anywhere else in Dallas. — Alyssa Harker
HIDE on New Year’s Eve HIDE at 2816 Elm St. and recently named critics choice “Best New Bar in Dallas” by several publications, is throwing a New Year’s Eve party on Sunday, Dec. 31, from 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. HIDE will be offering $6 shots of premium tequila and $8 - $10 specialty NYE cocktails including new champagne creations. There will be no cover fee, guests will receive free hats and noisemakers, and free appetizers will be served from 10 HIDE -11 p.m. — Brooke Johnston
Ride home for free Miller Lite and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) have teamed up for the third year to provide a safe travel option on New Year’s Eve with free rides on all buses, light rail trains, paratransit vehicles and the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) DART from Union Station to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station. The partnership between Miller Lite and DART means no passes, tickets, GoPass app, coupons or money will be required to ride safely Sunday, Dec. 31, from 6 p.m. until end of service. — Mark A. Ball
Start the New Year chilling Celebrate New Year’s Day at The Rustic at 3656 Howell St. in Uptown. Cure your hangover with the “Jam & Toast” brunch on Monday, Jan. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Rustic will be serving up its popular brunch, typically only served on Saturday and Sunday, in a family-style spread for $16.95 per person. Brunch attendees will receive cheese and fruit, country baked eggs, bacon and sausage, hot chicken, baby fried toast, smoked cheddar grits and donuts. — THE RUSTIC Marilyn Perkins
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Highland Park retains state championship in thriller
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has been an extraordinary privilege," said HPISD Athletic Director Johnny Ringo. "The collective accomplishments of these For the fifth time in Highland young men will be a special memory for Park's storied football history, many in this community for decades to and for the second year in a row, come." the Scots are state champions. As the clock ran out, joyous Highland Park defeated Manvel Highland Park players and coaches cel53-49 in a win for the ages at ebrated on the field, closely followed by AT&T Stadium to capture the UIL what seemed to be half of the population 5A Division I championship. The of the Park Cities. Quarterback John Scots' previous titles came in 1945, Stephen Jones was named the game's 1957, 2005 and 2016. The Scots Most Valuable Player after throwing for have been aiming for a repeat all 561 yards, setting a UIL record. season — something the Highland "This game was such a special moHPISD ment for every Scot fan, and especially Park football program has never 2017 5A Division 1 State Champion Highland Park Scots. for our students," said Superintendent Dr. accomplished until last night. "I am beyond proud of the Tom Trigg. "The Scots have always had a 2017 Highland Park football team for winning back-to-back state proud football tradition, but back-to-back state championships are championships," said head coach Randy Allen. "The character, com- very difficult to accomplish. I am incredibly proud of our students petitiveness and resiliency displayed by the Scots throughout the and coaching staff for their hard work and the positive way they repseason was outstanding and it was on full display in the championresented Highland Park High School throughout the season." ship. This was truly a team victory and adds to the timeless tradition A special parade will be scheduled in January by the City of of our HP football program. Manvel has an outstanding team and University Park and Town of Highland Park to honor the state we congratulate them on an incredible season." champion Highland Park Scots. The parade will celebrate both the "Watching this Scot team, coaching staff and community Scots state championship football and tennis teams. Additional induring the last six weeks, but especially during the championship, formation will be shared after the winter break. hpisd.net
THEATER
If it’s the end of the year, it must be murder
By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
Shreds of gift wrap, piles of tacky sweaters and clutter are strewn across the house. Pine needles enhance the carpet, and you never want to look at another … what was that you ate? Did anyone remember to take out the dog? Now what? A closely-guarded secret among dedicated theater-goers all over town is Pegasus Theatre’s ideal way to spend that awkward time between the holidays with its latest, “In Living Black & White” production. The 2017-18 entry sounds like another good one. “A Minor Case of
Murder,” Kurt Kleinmann’s 19th in the series and 34th production, will run Friday, Dec. 29 through Sunday, Jan. 28 at the Charles W. Eisemann Center. Pegasus bills this year’s show with, “It’s New Year’s Eve, 1933! Our trio (world-famous detective and aspiring actor Harry Hunsacker, his paid-by-thehour assistant Nigel Grouse and Lt. Foster of the real police) are celebrating at a swanky, glitzy nightclub, the Black Diamond. When a fatal shot is fired, Harry faces one of his most puzzling cases ever! Will good win the day, or will the forces of evil triumph?” Kleinmann founded Pegasus Theatre in October
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Winspear finds crowning glory in latest 'The King and I'
By Shari Goldstein Stern
Laura Michelle Kelly’s Anna. The widowed school teacher is starting a teaching job for the King’s chilWe’re at the Royal Bangkok dren in the palace, each child with Palace where the King of Siam a different mother. Kelly’s voice is never had so much fun. He has crisp and clear, her face is beaua sense of humor, while maintiful, and her wardrobe is lovely. taining the requisite anger and When Miss Anna, as the children self-indulgence. He’s brash, sexcall her, wears the exquisite mauve ist and rude, as his character is dress that’s been a classic of the written, but there is an unexpectshow since Deborah Kerr donned ed little wink of fun. Jose Llana it in the 1956 film version, it delivers a welcome, fresh take on MATTHEW MURPHY grounds you. You know this show. the King. Some gestures, man"Little House of Uncle Thomas" ballet highlights "The King and I." Her hair style even resembles nerisms and facial expressions are Miss Kerr’s. current. The audience gets it and chuckles, House in the Performing Arts Center. Stealing the show is Joan Almedilla’s but it’s subtle — never over the top. He Llana couldn’t be better suited for Lady Thiang, with her believable compasdoesn’t lose any of the respect due him. He his role as the King of Siam. He employs sion and genuine care for the King. Her maintains his armor, while letting a little air a wide range of skills in the role, adding deep alto voice in “Something Wonderful” into the helmet. those comedic asides and a clear, powerful is mesmerizing. Q Lim is an ideal Tuptim, It’s the Lincoln Center Theater enough voice to match who he is. At once petite and beautiful, but fearless. Her Production of “The King and I,” exquisitehe’s barking orders, and then he’s showing voice is angelic as she sings, “My Lord and ly set and performed, and it runs through vulnerability as he tries to learn as much Sunday, Dec. 31 at the Winspear Opera about “Western civilization” as he can from KING cont'd on page 9
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1985. Today, he is artistic director/resident playwright, and sound designer. The playwright is a member of the Dramatists’ Guild, a past president of the Dallas Theatre PEGASUS THEATRE League, and Nigel Grouse and Harry Hunsacker are on ana 1995 recipiother murder case at the Eisemann. ent of a Leon Rabin Award for his sound Award. design for His wife, Barbara “Hellcab.” He is also the Weinberger, joined the the1997 recipient of the 500 atre in 1986 as a volunteer. Inc.’s Ken Bryant Vision Award and the 2005 recipiMURDER cont'd on page 9 ent of the Standing Ovation
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All I got for Christmas was Mucinex
By David Mullen
Tadich Grill on California Street. The dish was actually invented in San Francisco. And yes, I was at the Dallas My New Year’s resoCowboys and Oakland lution is to be kind to the Raiders game that will be TSA on my airlines travels forever known as “The Index in 2018. Wait, what? This is another resolution that David Mullen Card Bowl” … According to my friends at WalletHub, I cannot keep ... Actually “get out of debt” is the most commy Christmas holiday travel woes monly broken New Year’s resolution. can only partially be blamed on the In fact, in Dallas, there is very little overzealous TSA employees that are chance of keeping that promise. Only empowered to ruin plane trips. This city in Texas that ranks in the top 10 time, on my annual holiday trip to San Francisco, I have to blame the guy cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions is Austin. Seattle, San Francisco who sat next to me on the plane and and San Diego are the best cities for hacked and coughed without covholding to your New Year’s goals, ering his mouth for the entire three while Newark, N.J., Shreveport and and one-half hour trip. Yes, of course, Gulfport, Miss. are the biggest cities I was sick as a dog over the holidays of broken promises. When it comes and have yet to recover. I think the to losing weight and keeping it off, Japanese culture have it right. We Fremont, Calif. has the least pershould all be required to wear surgicentage of obese adults, where one cal masks on airplanes. As long as the in two people in Detroit are bound rally cry of all airlines is to “turn that to be flabby over the belt. Must be all aircraft around as often as possible,” that late night munching at Lafayette who knows what air filters on planes Coney Island hot dogs in downtown must look like and how often they get Detroit. Fremont is also the best at belt changed? Maybe we turn cabin maintightening, where Tempe, Ariz. has tenance over to the EPA. Being under the highest percentage of delinquent the weather did not keep me from debtors in the country. And you want enjoying a bowl of cioppino soup at david@katytrailweekly.com
to quit smoking? Move to San Jose, where only 8.4 percent of residents smoke. More than one in four adults smoke cigarettes in St. Louis … Congratulations to the Dallas ISD for introducing their inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame list over the holidays. With such a rich tradition of Dallas sports, this is recognition that is long overdue. The great Davey O’Brien and Ernie Banks will be joined by Jerry Rhome, Dave WILLIAM "BUBBA" FLINT — SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR Stallworth, Michael Carter, Fran Harris, Tim Brown, Larry Johnson, $105 million in 2016 through diChryste Gaines Courtney and Freddie rect, indirect, induced spending and James for the inaugural class. A special quality of life was generated. The induction ceremony will be held on Arboretum also hit one million visFriday, May 2 at 6 p.m. at Ellis Davis itors for the first time that year. And Field House … That’s a lot of flowers. with the addition of the marvelous According to the SMU Cox School of A Tasteful Place, that number is sure business, the Dallas Arboretum and to, pardon the pun, grow … Stop the Botanical Garden generated a subpresses! Stop the presses! Tickets are stantial positive economic impact on now on sales for “Yanni 25 – Live at the North Texas economy. A reported The Acropolis Anniversary Concert
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LOVE ON THE TRAIL
Oh, those holiday houseguests By Dr. Beth Leermakers
remind them that texting you at 1 a.m. is not acceptable — unless it’s a dire emergency. Establish realistic expectations. Many Miss Manners once suggested that hostesswomen were raised to be gracious hostesses. es place stationary in their guest room. I don’t While that’s usually a good thing, you may need want my guests staying so long that to set limits to protect your time and they need to send letters back home. energy. You’re not a short-order cook. My parents arrived on Christmas Eve You shouldn’t be expected to prepare to spend a few weeks at my house. three different breakfasts and five Although I love them dearly, their desserts, just to please every guest’s visit is stressful. Because I live alone whim and special dietary need. If and am set in my ways, having peoyour grown children have special ple in my space is disruptive to say meal requests, ask them to choose the least. I’m sensitive to noise, so one or two favorites before they having the TV turned on most of the arrive, so you have plenty of time to Dr. Leermakers prepare. Ask your sister with food day, at high volume, grates on my nerves. My father complains about allergies for the list of foods she can’t barking foster dogs, not understanding that eat, so you’re not making a second, modified I’m not willing to let a shelter dog die so I can version of every dish just for her. have one fewer dog during my parents’ visit. My Ask for help. Resist the temptation to be mother pushes food on me. My family doesn’t Superwoman or Superman and do everything even vaguely resemble those Norman Rockwell yourself. Your heroic efforts probably won’t earn paintings. you any brownie points. Instead, delegate houseHere are a few strategies to help you better hold chores. One client’s family loves to have the enjoy your holiday houseguests: house decorated but doesn’t help her do the legMaintain your exercise routine. Hit the work. Explain to your family that you’re happy gym or walk or run like you normally do. If you to honor their requests if they pitch in. Your want company, invite your guests to join you. If spouse and children can help with meal prepayou’d prefer some time alone, your visitors can ration and cleanup. Your brother, who lives manage without you for a couple hours. I head nearby, can bring a dish (not just store-bought to Grapevine Lake for my regular Sunday morn- rolls) for the family dinner. Assuming your holing hike, even when my parents are in town. I iday visitors are family and close friends — not relish the downtime and, because I’m less irritavisiting dignitaries — it’s ok to enlist their help. ble afterward, my folks benefit too. Win win! One client asked a friend with special dietary Spend quiet time. If you’re not an exerciser, needs to help her prepare appropriate food for find another way to have some downtime. Even their girls’ weekend at the lake house. when you adore your family, it can be tiring to Have fun with your family. Plan a special constantly entertain them. Work on a solitary outing, whether it’s a basketball game, ice skatproject, run an errand, curl up in your bedroom ing or looking at holiday lights. Laugh together with a book or soak in a bubble bath. and cherish your time spent with loved ones. Set boundaries with your grown chilMaybe it’s time for a new holiday tradition this dren. Your college-age children may be used to year. staying out until 2 a.m. when they’re at school, Happy New Year! but that may not work for you. Children often don’t realize that their parents worry about them Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psycholwhen they’re out and about in the wee hours. ogist who specializes in stress management and Establish a reasonable curfew — just don’t call well-being seminars and coaching. Contact her at it that —when they’re under your roof. And 214-923-3766 or bethleerwork@gmail.com. bethleermakersphd.com
Building confidence as you age By Donna Arp Weitzman
forget is that others have their own burdens, and you want them to come to you as their healthy escape, just as you want them as your “Getting older” is a title or tag that we all healthy escape. Be polite if others engage in dread. However, it is possible (though maybe their difficulties, but try not to encourage their not so easy) to go through this sad stories. Always give a positive, process with style and grace. uplifting spin or simply listen and Our attitude plays a huge role in don’t add too much to it. our advancing years, with three As for style, you can have it! things in particular being of Don’t punish yourself by keeputmost importance: confidence, ing the same wardrobe forever. positive self-esteem and realism. You’re allowed to shop and have Building and maintaining these new things — stylish things. Go confidence-based traits can be for contemporary — not too done by practicing the following youthful or “immature.” Go for Donna Arp Weitzman the styles that empower you, mindset. My first rule for aging bring out your beauty and make gracefully is to embrace each day you feel good. Just a tip: go for with optimism and curiosity. What’s in store classical items with a colorful, fun twist. That’s for today? If you have a lonely schedule, change always a good approach. Same goes for the your calendar. Fill it with things you enjoy hair; nothing ages you like a 1980s hairdo. As — or things to challenge yourself. Look for we age, we have to be careful with hair that is interesting activities such as talks, museums, too long and can pull things down. Let’s avoid clubs and lunch groups. Get out of the house the Dolly Parton big-hair debacle; unless we every day, if possible, even if it’s for a short are entertainers, we need not entertain others while. Be open-minded when creating your with our looks. schedule, and look for things that will improve Something unfortunate about today’s soyou as a person. That will definitely add to your ciety is the pressure women feel to be flawless, self-esteem, organically. even as they age. This is impossible, so why Although social media and television can even try to cover everything up? Try not to be fun pastimes, it has also been proven that cake on makeup. Keep it more subtle to where these can cause depression, boredom, apathy it simply enhances your look — not overpowand numbness. Looking at beautiful scenery ers it. A natural way of trying to prolong youthcould be a positive experience, but lingering fulness is by exercising three or four times a on photos of others out in the world or madly week. Find a workout method that you enjoy, in love often leads to us comparing lives. This whether alone or with a friend, and commit to makes us feel insignificant and lonelier. Yes, it. This not only keeps you physically healthy, social media can connect us, but it can also but it puts you in a good mood. The same goes discourage us. for eating well; make nutrition a priority. Study Stay involved with youthful people and food for its benefits and keep it fun, if possible. friends. This doesn’t just mean to hang around This could be a fun hobby for you, in fact. Grab people who are younger than you, although some cookbooks and start experimenting! that can help; it’s about being around people Like I said, attitude is huge. Most imporwho still live young. Individuals who still have tantly, though, is having a flexible attitude. For a zeal for life, adventure and discovery are so long, we’ve been the adults, and we’ve done youthful, and they will fuel your drive for those things certain ways, but it’s time to break that very things as well. Having friends of different mold. “Live and let live” and “seek to underages also gives fresh perspective on things, stand” are wonderful age reducers. which can be hopeful and inspiring. Dwelling on one’s ailments can be quite A former mayor and businesswoman, the downer. Try to keep those conversations Donna Arp Weitzman was a later-dater before or comments to a minimum and focus on the marrying Herb Weitzman in 2012. She is the positive. A lot of times, as people age, they may author of Cinderella has Cellulite and Sex and become less optimistic and will want to share the Siren, both best selling books available on their burdens with others. What we tend to Amazon. donnajarp@gmail.com
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CRIME WATCH Dec. 21 – 3:25 p.m. 2000 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75201) Assault: An unknown suspect struck the complainant several times, causing injuries.
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Tour: Where The Past and Present Become One!” He will be coming to the Verizon Theater in Grand Prairie on Sunday, June 17, which will become the most peaceful place in the metroplex next summer … I am off to find the guy that sat next to me on the plane out to San Francisco to give him my receipts for all of the Mucinex I had to take this holiday season … Happy New Year!
Dr. Donald Hohman Jo Ann Holt Beth Leermakers Rani Monson Naima Montacer Sara Newberry Joe Ruzicka Stephan Sardone Shari Stern Wayne Swearingen Michael Wald Dr. Kim Washington
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Dec. 21 – 4:30 p.m. 5000 Block, Capitol Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered an open garage door and stole a bicycle. Dec. 21 – 11:56 p.m. 4000 Block, Fairmount St. (75219) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle. Dec. 22 – 5:30 p.m. 2900 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect forced entry into the building. Dec. 22 – 11:43 p.m. 4400 Block, W. University Blvd.
(75209) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect displayed a handgun and stole the complainant’s property. Dec. 23 – 9:02 a.m. 700 Block, N. Harwood St. (75201) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect used a prying tool to enter the complainant’s vehicle and stole property. Dec. 23 – 6:58 p.m. 2800 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s purse. Dec. 23 – 8:52 p.m. 4800 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect cut the complainant’s vehicle soft top, entered and stole property. Dec. 24 – 2:45 a.m. 2700 Block, Elm St. (75226) Robbery of an Individual: The suspect punched the complainant and stole his wallet.
Dec. 24 – 11:51 a.m. 5300 Block, E. Mockingbird Ln. (75206) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s laptop. Dec. 24 – 6:02 p.m. 3900 Block, Rawlins St. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property. Dec. 25 – 9:25 a.m. 2300 Block, Valdina St. (75207) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect pried open the door, entered and stole property. Dec. 25 – 3:11 p.m. 2800 Block, Carroll Ave. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle. Dec. 25 – 4:06 p.m. 8000 Block, N. Central Expy. (75206) Deadly Conduct: An unknown suspect shot out the windows of the complainant’ business.
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MULL IT OVER
Looking back at those personalities the sports world lost in 2017
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com As a year-end tribute, we look back at the sports personalities who passed away in 2017. Don Baylor, 68. Former MLB player, manager and 1979 American League MVP. Frank Broyles, 92. Former Arkansas head football coach and athletic director. Jim Bunning, 85. Hall of Fame pitcher became the first in the modern era to throw no-hitters in both the American and National Leagues. He later became a U.S. senator. Glen Campbell, 81. The legendary singer and actor also was an accomplished golfer and hosted a PGA Tour event. Charismatic, 21. Former Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner broke down vying for the Triple Crown near the finish line in the Belmont Stakes in 1999. Bernie Casey, 78. Handsome NFL receiver turned Hollywood actor appeared memorably in "Revenge of the Nerds" and "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka." Darren “Dutch” Daulton, 55. All-Star catcher played 14 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies. Frank Deford, 78. One of the greatest sportswriters of all-time. Roberto De Vicenzo, 94. Golf Hall of Famer won the 1967 Open Championship among 230 worldwide victories. Bobby Doerr, 99. Hall of Fame second baseman of the Boston Red Sox known as the ''Silent Captain.'' Lou Duva, 94. Boxing Hall of Fame handler of 19 champions including heavyweight Evander Holyfield. Spike Dykes, 79. Was head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders from 1986 to 1999. Dick Enberg, 82. The beloved sportscaster, noted for his signature “Oh, My!” call, broadcast Super Bowls, Final MLB Fours, college football games, baseball Dick Enberg died on Dec. 21.
games and the Olympics many times. Terry Glenn, 43. Former NFL receiver including a stint with the Dallas Cowboys. He died in a car accident in Irving. Dallas Green, 82. Managed the Phillies to the 1980 World Series title. Roy Halladay, 40. The Toronto Blue Jays and Phillies ace pitcher won two Cy Young awards and threw two no-hitters (one a perTommy Nobis died on Dec. 13. fect game) in 2010. Connie Hawkins, 75. Hall of Fame forward played in both the ABA and NBA and for the Harlem Globetrotters. Jud Heathcote, 90. Michigan State basketball coach for 19 years, he led the Spartans to a national championship in 1979 with Earvin “Magic” Johnson as guard. Aaron Hernandez, 27. Former NFL star tight end for the New England Patriots. Mike Ilitch, 87. Former Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings owner. Darrall Imhoff, 78. Former Olympic champion center played 12 seasons in the NBA. Steve “Snapper” Jones, 75. Former ABA All-Star and popular basketball broadcaster. Cortez Kennedy, 48. Hall of Fame defensive tackle who played his entire career with the Seattle Seahawks. Jerry Krause, 77. Former Chicago Bulls general manager helped build the team’s 1990s dynasty. Frank Kush, 88. Coached Arizona State University football from 1958 to 1979. Jake LaMotta, 95. Former boxing great was portrayed in the movie "Raging Bull" by Robert De Niro. Dick MacPherson, 86. Head football coach of Syracuse University in the 1980s and the Patriots in the early ’90s. Rollie Massimino, 82. Winner of more than 800 college basketball games, he led Villanova to the 1985 NCAA men's basketball championship. Lee May, 74. “The Big Bopper” was a three-time AllStar and hit 354 career home runs. Ron Meyer, 76. Former SMU head coach during the “Pony Express” days, he also had an NFL head coaching career with the Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.
AUTOMOBILITY
In review: a year of hits and misses
By David Boldt
Model 3 promises to do … but the Bolt is doing it now! The only disappointment is Chevy’s lackadaisical attempt at marketing the Bolt — In 52 consecutive weeks of paying reasonalong with the hoops you have to jump through ably regular attention, you’d expect to identify a to secure one from the GM press fleet. It’s like collection of automotive hits and misses as well a whisper campaign — and everyone’s wearing as (perhaps) missing a few hits in the process. earplugs! I don’t pretend to be all-seeOn that same eco-sensitive theme, the ing and all-knowing, but I do proliferation of bike sharing in Dallas can begin each day with my eyes only be seen as a win … unless you’re tripwide open and — hopefully— ping over those bikes on an early morning my mouth wide shut. run. Before bike programs hit Dallas it With that, the following is emerged in Washington D.C., where bike what I regard as this year’s best access is facilitated by bicycle docking. and brightest. None of the seWith docking, of course, you don’t have lections are picked scientificalbikes everywhere — but then, you also David Boldt don’t have bikes EVERYWHERE! With ly, and some may be debatable. My hope, however, is to ignite any new industry there’s shakeout, and we your thinking — as well as the thinking of those can’t shake the idea that bikes available for short referenced. So, let’s hit it… term rentals are great. That’s if, of course, they My surrender to Alfa Romeo’s Giulia can just stay out of the way of those who’d rather Quadrifoglio was almost immediate, with its walk — or those riding their own bikes. “you-might-as-well-call-it-sensual” overlay Finally, we’ll give a nod to Ducati’s Desert clothing a completely visceral mechanical packScrambler. We’ve yet to ride it, but those that age. I haven’t driven the standard Giulia, but have regard it as a bright spot in an already-lususpect I’ll like it. It is not, however, even in the minous Ducati lineup. When first introduced, same zip code as the V6-powered Quadrifoglio, the Scrambler series was what McQueen might especially when the Quad’s six is so closely relat- have ridden within the Stalag stockade, while ed to Ferrari’s V8. In fact, while Ferrari ponders the Desert Scrambler is what he’d use — you a crossover, Alfa’s Giulia Quadrifoglio could know, while filming the remake — if actually very easily be Ferrari’s “ain’t-gonna-happen” wanting to jump a fence. It is the perfect device 4-door sedan. And with a price point in the if you’re thinking two-wheeled adventure, but $70s, it’s accessible to the top 2 percent, before, of see BMW’s GS as too big and Kawasaki’s KLR course, the revised tax bill. 650 too crude. While few will fondly remember Vietnam, And that’s it! Early in 2018, I’m scheduled to in 1965 LBJ was also embarking on a Great drive Alfa’s new Stelvio and their more prosaic Society, helped — at least in an automotive conGiulia, and we’ll also keep my eye on the mushtext — by fellow Texan Carroll Shelby. Beyond rooming number of compact crossover entries. the racing success of the Shelby Cobra was the The Dallas Auto Show hits town in mid-Februsales and racing success of Shelby’s subsequent ary, which is immediately after the Progressive Shelby GT 350 Mustang. A small group from Motorcycle Show. Both are at the Dallas the original Venice, Calif. crew dubbed the Convention Center. “Original Venice Crew” has begun offering new ’65 Shelby Mustangs, improving on the original David Boldt brings years of experience in only within the context of what the Shelby team automotive retail sales and public relations to his might have done in 1965 — if, of course, budautomotive reporting. More can be found at txget and time had allowed. There will only be 36 Garage.com. built, and each costs upwards of $250K, but it’s a guaranteed way to make America great again … if only behind the wheel. Back in the here-and-now is the abundant buzz generated by EV intros and (eventual) sales. Consumer response has — of late — been what you’d expect, with gas prices low and EV range hovering around 100 miles. That paradigm, however, has exploded with the 2017 launch of Chevrolet’s Bolt EV. With crossover-type utility from its 5-door footprint, and a realisFIAT CHRYSLER tic range north of 200 miles, the Bolt promises to do what Tesla’s Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. djboldt@sbcglobal.net
Gene "Stick" Michael, 79. Light-hitting infielder developed the New York Yankees' championship teams of the late ’90s. Red Miller, 89. Former NFL head coach led the Denver Broncos to their first Super Bowl. Tommy Nobis, 74. A star at the University of Texas, he was a hard-hitting middle linebacker and was the first player drafted by the NFL expansion team Atlanta Falcons in 1966. Jana Novotna, 49. The Czech tennis star won the 1998 women’s single title at Wimbledon. Don Ohlmeyer, 72. Television executive and producer of “Monday Night Football” on ABC. Brian Oldfield, 71. Record-holding shot putNFL ter who revolutionized the sport. Fernando "Ferdie" Pacheco, 89. Famous boxing physician and Muhammad Ali corner man known as "The Fight Doctor." Steve Palermo, 67. Long-time baseball umpire was shot breaking up a robbery on Mockingbird Lane in 1991. Vito “Babe” Parilli, 87. Played quarterback for 15 years for the Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Oakland MLB Raiders and New Steve Palermo died on May 14. York Jets. Ara Parseghian, 94. Legendary Notre Dame head football coach and later college football announcer. Jimmy Piersall, 87. Pro baseball player wrote the book "Fear Strikes Out" about his mental illness. Dan Rooney, 84. Owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL executive who led the league’s diversity programs. Pancho Segura, 96. Went from poverty to win six U.S. professional singles and doubles championships in tennis. Dave Strader, 62. Known as “The Voice,” the hockey announcer’s final broadcast was for the Dallas Stars. Y.A. Tittle, 90. Hall of Fame quarterback and 1963 NFL Most Valuable Player.
UPTOWN GIRL
Glitz, glam and greatness for New Year's Eve By Ryann Gordon
ryannbgordon@yahoo.com
shine in an eye-catching gold or silver velvet dress. Velvet is lovely on any part of the body because it can be worn as a dominating factor or as an accessory solely on your purse or shoes — velvet boots being one look that has become quite the rage in the fashion world. Pair a set of black, Public Desire velvet thigh-highs with a simple, black tube-top dress and look like Hailey Baldwin watching the ball drop in Times Square. Metallic prints give off a dramatic luster and tend to be much more comfortable and Gordon functional than chainmail or a full-on glitter ensemble, because they are often made from fabrics like nylon, polyester, silk or satin. Wear a silky, gold or silver maxi for a more delicate look, or go space cadet with a luminescent, hologram skirt — better yet, make it a two-piece. Play around with two-toned metallic prints and fun fabrics such as silk organza, rose gold- layered chiffon or even a bouncy, silver long eyelash-covered skirt like you might see Emma Roberts wear in “Scream Queens.” Turn down the drama and opt for statement patterns embellished by silver and gold embroidery; or simply add a hint of f lashiness to your ensemble with vibrant colored metallic accessories. Whatever you do, utilize this opportunity to set the tone for 2017 and dress to impress this New Year’s Eve. Embrace your unique sense of style for the good of fashion, the christening of 2017 and for the love of yourself — don’t you think you deserve it?
For those of us common folk who don’t regularly attend elegant galas and other Oscar-themed extravaganzas, New Year’s Eve is perhaps the most go-all-out glamorous night of the year. It’s that one night when anyone and everyone can channel their inner sparkly, shimmery, shiny goddess and dress to impress without the slightest bit of shame. There’s nothing more exciting than a reason to get all Ryann dolled up and show off what you’re working with — especially if it’s a f lashy, designer dress that has been locked up in your closet, just waiting for the perfect occasion. Dressing for New Year’s Eve is simple, yet unconventionally complicated in its own way. New Year’s Eve is one of those rare occasions when you can go all-out with sequins, basically from head to toe. Wow any crowd with a fish scale, sequin-covered cocktail dress or evening gown that delves in a low V down the chest or back, or perhaps slits high up the leg for a more modern and subtly scandalous look. And reversible, two-tone sequin fabrics, that change colors depending on angle and light, make for a meme-worthy color-duo. Sequins don’t have to be worn in excess though; sequin-encrusted designs and sequin embroidery on lace or mesh give just the right hint of shimmer to any dress or outfit. Go for a sequin decorated, tight micro-mini skirt with a sheer top tucked in; or opt for a serpentine cup-style, loose sequin crop top alongside a leather skirt for a more edgy look. And if the overall sparkles are too much, add a dash in the accessory department with a sequin purse or heels. One place where glitter is taking a major stance is surprisingly on the face. Sparkles expanding outside of the brows and bold, disco-ball glitter above and below the eyes is a fun way to add some pizzazz to your traditional makeup look. Use eyelash glue to outline your eyeliner and dot loose glitter above your eyes; or channel the Fendi-inspired glitter lips seen on models like Gigi Hadid and Taylor Hill. One notable fashion trend this year was velvet and it will probably be popular among 2017 NYE partygoers. Go for subtle velvet colors like black or blue, or mix it up and Girls just wanna have fun.
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Deep Ellum Art Co. — Let the New Year’s celebration last, with a three-day party featuring live music, food trucks and an outdoor art gallery. Grateful Dead tribute band Forgotten Space will perform each night. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. $16-$40.
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Dec. 31
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The Stoneleigh — Fill the new year with decadence in this Roaring 20s-inspired party, dubbed “Gatsby’s Penthouse New Year’s Eve.” Top DJs will spin hits in hip hop, EDM and more. Tickets include drinks. 9 p.m. $150.
Jan. 1
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Winspear Opera Houe — Audiences of all ages will be captivated by Lightwire Theater's dazzling visuals and unique menagerie of characters that magically appear out of the darkness. Combining the arts of puppetry, theater and dance with the music of timeless holiday hits, this magical and captivating tale creates a truly one-of-a-kind holiday experience that will be a treasured memory for years to come. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. $17-$52.
Jan 4-7
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Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center — The Dallas Safari Club hosts a hunters convention and sporting expo featuring exhibitions, celebrity appearances, custom weapons and more. Day passes available at the door. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. $20-$50.
Jan 4-7
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Moody Performance Hall — The Junior Players present an adaptation of Broadway musical “Big Fish,” which follows the story of traveling salesman Edward Bloom and his tall tales. 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. $10-$15.
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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
No luck, only skill at Truluck’s
By Dotty Griffith
the Dallas skyline on the horidotty.griffith@yahoo.com zon. Go for the food. Linger for the view. Now’s the time. Stone crab season runs through May Truluck’s gives you 15. The view is year-round. many reasons to fall in Don’t dismiss the rest of the love. Fresh Florida stone name, however. The seafood and crab claws are the obsteak impress as well. vious attraction. That’s On a recent hosted visit, what the restaurant Dotty Griffith managing partner Mike — full name Truluck’s McClure sent the best of the Seafood, Steak and Crab menu, starting with a seafood platter House — is known for. with stone crab claws, shrimp, oysters Black-tipped stone crab claws and blue crab cocktail on a tray of look more like lobster claws than chunked ice dramatized by a dry ice smaller blue or long, thin snow crab fog. If pristinely fresh seafood leaving claws. And the chunks of claw meat, like lobster, are sweet and toothsome. a whisper of briny seafoam on your palate doesn’t impress, what does? It’s also important to know that Moving on to the seafood special since the Dallas location expanded of the day: broiled whole f lounder, into a new, much larger space several presented then carved at table. The years ago that the second-f loor dinaroma of the fresh tarragon stuffed ing room offers a downtown view as into the cavity intoxicated and blendsexy and glittery as that of any roofed magically with a squeeze of fresh top restaurant in town. Diners, surlemon. The result? Simple seafood rounded by walls of windows, gaze perfection. out at the twinkles of the Crescent We also swooned over Filet Oscar Hotel complex across the street and
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The seafood platter (above) and carrot cake (right) at Trulucks.
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Royale, seven ounces of medium rare tenderloin topped with asparagus, king crab, buttery Béarnaise sauce and a tiara of caviar. That plate makes “surf and turf ” worthy of respect. The menu ref lects the greatest hits of steak and seafood restaurants. Appetizers include shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, Oysters Rockefeller, meatballs and a boneless short rib. There’s plenty to choose from even if you don’t eat seafood, although Truluck’s has the potential to cure ichthyophobia (fear of fish). Don’t think you can get by without dessert. Baked Alaska is a three-layer ice cream igloo with vanilla, chocolate and mocha insulated by toasted meringue on a chocolate cookie base. It tastes like S’mores on Oreos. The moist, chunky carrot cake is another massive dessert, an uber thick slice. The cream cheese icing gets a Tuaca (brandy liqueur) sauce drizzle just in case you didn’t think there was enough going on. When visiting Truluck’s, stopping off at the ground f loor is an intoxicating experience, in more ways than the obvious. The bar was high-energy and packed when we visited. The vibe is prime-time for cocktails. That what makes the cool demeanor of the upstairs dining room even more hypnotic. Upstairs is dark with strategic illumination that lends an air of mystery and seduction. Whatever your attraction, Truluck’s will have you at “stone crab claws.” TRULUCK’S SEAFOOD, STEAK AND CRAB HOUSE 2401 McKinney Ave. Dallas, 75201 214-220-2401 trulucks.com
MOVIE TRAILER
‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ is a one-joke wonder By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood
You may be wondering how long one movie can stretch out a one-joke premise. Based on “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” it’s just a hair under two hours. That one gag actually works for the entire movie and turns this silly action-comedy into one of the most unexpectedly entertaining and fun trips to the theater of 2017. While director Jake Kasdan properly balances out the action and mostly family friendly comedy, “Jumanji” only succeeds because of its four stars, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan. The four of them play perfectly against type and Johnson and Hart should work together as much as humanly possible. This sequel barely has anything that connects it to the 1995 original other than the opening scene in which the board game is found. Instead, this story takes four high schoolers and drops them into a video game version of Jumanji. The switcheroo plot begins in the real world with nerdy Spencer (Alex Wolff/ Johnson) working on homework for high school football star, Fridge (Ser’Darius
Blain/Hart). Naturally, they are caught and sent to detention. Along the way, vapid and self-obsessed Bethany (Madison Iseman/Black) and the snarky, quiet, smart girl Martha (Morgan Turner/ Gillan) join Spencer and Fridge in detention. While cleaning a school storage room, they stumble across the Jumanji video game and the next thing they know, they are transported into the jungle and turned into the game avatars they had chosen. Of course, their game characters are the polar opposites of their real life selves. From there, they must defeat the evil Van Pelt (horribly miscast Bobby Cannavale) and win the game in order to get back to real world. If they made something as generic as “Central Intelligence” work, “Jumanji” only further cements that Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart should demand to only make movies with each other. Their chemistry and timing, as mind boggling as it seems, is impeccable. Here, Johnson is back to being the straight man (mostly) while Hart delivers non-stop one liners and rarely do they fall flat. Not only does Gillan get to look tougher than all three of her male co-stars, she gets most of the signature-type
fight scenes. It’s also quite amusing to watch her awkwardly flirt with Johnson’s version of Spencer when she’s not exactly rough on the eyeballs. It’s a solid, fun role for someone that’s been in huge blockbusters before (“Guardians of the Galaxy”), but has been virtually unrecognizable in them. If anything, Gillan deserves a lion’s share of credit for keeping a straight face while watching Jack Black morph into a teenage girl. He abandons his extremely grating “Jack Black as Jack Black” performance and steals this movie away from everyone. Yes, it’s several versions of the same bit told over and over, but if you can’t laugh while watching Black flutter his eyes and flip his hair then you may just be a bit too serious about your movies. “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” will go in one ear and out the other, but the two hours that it spends in your head are loaded with fun. It’s the perfect holiday getaway movie that should please the kiddos and/or the grandparents. There’s even a decent “it’s what’s inside that counts” message in it. Even though it’s going up against the box office monster that is “The Last Jedi,” it should see plenty of crowds and earn itself enough of
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Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan and Jack Black star in "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle."
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK
A definitive sea bass By Dotty Griffith
dotty.griffith@yahoo.com The marinade in this recipe produces a classic sea bass dish, the one most Americans fell in love with at first bite. The Asian flavors of miso, fermented soy paste, and sambal, hot pepper paste are balanced with touches of brown sugar, sesame oil and fish sauce, a pungent, briny condiment. After 48 hours, the marinade imparts a taste that for many defines sea bass. TRULUCK’S SIGNATURE MISO-GLAZED SEA BASS 4 (8-ounce) thick-cut pieces of seabass fillet 2 tablespoons blond miso 1 tablespoon sambal 1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon fish sauce Rinse and pat dry the seabass fillets. Arrange in a shallow glass baking dish. In a mixing bowl using a whisk, thoroughly mix blond miso, sambal, brown sugar, sesame oil and fish sauce to form a thick marinade. Pour marinade over seabass. Turning to coat all sides. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 48 hours. Heat oven to 400 F. Shake off excess marinade from each piece of seabass and place on a clean glass baking dish in a single layer. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, no more than 10 minutes per inch of thickness at thickest part. Makes 4 servings.
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Miso-glazed sea bass.
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HAMMER AND NAILS
Household trends for 2018
By Stephan Sardone
Voice control is the remote control of the future. And you will never feel at home Whenever the calendar alone. From Amazon's Alexa to turns, I do research and try to Google Home (below), you can anticipate for my current and not only control security sysfuture clients what will be ahead tems, lighting and your home and hot in the remodeling/reconthermostat, but you will be struction business so that they able to control more and more Stephan Sardone kitchen appliances as well. You can stay ahead of the curve. As real estate values continue to rise, can even coordinate appliancmany homeowners will be cones to interact together. When tent to improve their present residence. preheating the oven, the thermostat in the One thing that is for certain is that inroom can be contacted to turn down the home technology is only going to improve temperature in the room. and will be a very hot market. Many look Next year, the kitchen will be as imforward the Consumer Electronics Show portant as ever. It has long become the in January to see what the electronics and entertainment center of the house. Did you technology companies come out with next. see the groups gathered at holiday parties And, of course, everything will be linked to this year? But with newer, sleeker higha mobile device. tech appliances, more homeowners will be I believe that three areas of the home investing in major kitchen overhauls. will continue to be the most focused upon Metal splashes throughout the kitchin the new year, for varen are the “in” look. ious reasons. One will Metal wallpaper is in be primarily outside of demand. More tile and the home and the other marble, known as the two will be inside of the “Moroccan” look, is also home. hot. And there is always Especially during the the mainstay “country holidays, awareness of kitchen” motif, where home security is heightthe kitchen convenes ened. In so many areas of with nature. Dallas, street lighting is Refrigerators low and large trees obnow come with smart scure many areas allowscreens. Ranges can be ing burglars to lurk. It is controlled by voice at unfortunate that it must home or smartphone be such a concern, but away from home. Smoke reality has made it such. detectors can feed mesAccording to Consumer Reports, sages to you digital equipment. Robots can multi-camera security systems, advanced sweep floors. motion detectors and doorbell and porch In the home entertainment room, control will be hot items. People want to TVs will be getting larger and smarter. prevent package theft at the doorstep. They Components will be getting sleeker. And want to ward off unwanted visitors. And again, all will be able to be controlled by they want to make sure that the children voice or smartphone. are home safely. The coming year will again be a year Technical advances now include door- of change. Now if they will just perfect the bell cameras with unprecedented battery perfect beer delivery system so that I can life that alert your phone as to who is enjoy those microbrews that I received over standing at your doorstep. New sensor the holidays without leaving my easy-chair. technology in-home can detect the difference between movement caused by people, Sardone Design-Build-Remodel is lopets or mechanical objects such as fans, cally owned and operated. Sardone, his which traditional sensors (using infrared wife and two daughters are Lake Highlands lights) can’t do. residents.
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By Candy Evans
candace@candysdirt.com
But this week, the WTF came to us after a reader passed along this doozy in Dallas — I cannot believe its almost Kessler Park, to be exact. In over, 2017. Where did the time fact, one anonymous Dallas go? I will be offering my gay A-lister said, year in review and my “It’s proof that not CD Dirt Pick of the Year all gays have good if you meander over to taste.” our site at candysdirt. Executive com. Editor Jo England But today, I bring and I stared at it for you the REAL dirt. a while. Candace Evans Every Wednesday, our I believe my Bethany Erickson brings first reaction was, “I us the naughtiest column don’t think I’ve seen of the week … don’t worry, even POLaRT in the wild before.” Santa liked it. But once we saw all the tributes It’s called “WTF” to Cher, the conversation went Wednesday. I will let those inipredictably one direction — tials work on your imagination. Cher puns. Because we are on “Dirt-light” Brace yourself, and gird this week (I gave everyone the your black dental floss jump week off) I give you, as my very suited loins, friends — we have special holiday gift, Bethany’s a lot of them. Puns, that is. I favorite WTF Wednesday. Let only have one black dental floss me just tell you this: Cher and jumpsuit. Cher alike... Majority Cher-holder. This week, we’ve picked Cher and Cher alike. Cher-lock some of our favorite posts from Holmes found this house for 2017. For me, this post about a you. Pull up a Cher while I tell house with a Cher-tain someyou about this house. Cher-ing thing epitomized all the good is caring. Cher-ish this post. things about a new regular colOh, you think we’re done. umn on CandysDirt.com — the No. Do you believe in life after Wednesday WTF. this bedroom? If I could turn It was wheels-off WTF, and back time, I might not paint the became the standard-bearer entire bedroom purple. for all my subsequent columns. But there are more theme If you haven’t been reading, rooms. Like the one that I like you can cozy up to the fire in to call the QE2MUCH. It’s deyour Christmas pajamas and signed to make sure you never catch up here: candysdirt. bump uglies in this room, lest com/2017/12/27/archivesQueen Elizabeth judge you wednesday-wtf-loved-cher. from a wall. Guys. I have poked around There are, of course, northe real estate Internet and have mal rooms. Like the kitchen. seen things that can’t be unseen, The bathrooms are also surprisall in a bid to bring you the ingly normal. Well, most of the best Wednesday WTF that ever bathrooms. Jo and I got into a WTF’d. debate over as picture in this
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This Kessler Park home is listed for $599,900. bathroom. “I cannot tell who that is hanging in on the wall of the guest bath. Is it Tiffany?” my editor asked. “I think it’s another Cher,” I said. “Judging from the autograph, which is a shame because I had an ‘I think we’re alone now’ primed and ready.” “IDK. The bangs aren’t very Cher-able,” Jo replied. We’re taking votes in the comments, by the way. I’d love to tell you what this home looks like on the outside, but curiously there are no pictures of the front of it. The Google street view was wholly unhelpful, too. Anyway, this house is $599,900. No word on if you get to keep the life-sized Cher in the corner of that bedroom, but you should totally ask (and of course, report back to us). And if you have another candidate for Wednesday WTF for us, don’t forget to Cher it via email. 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.
UNCLE BARKY’S BITES
The best broadcast and streaming programs of 2017 By Ed Bark
unclebarky@verizon.net For the sixth straight year, your friendly correspondent participated in the uproxx.com (formerly hitfix.com) poll of TV critics selecting their top 10 overall and new shows. My 2017 list is going to be adjusted, though — at least in these spaces. That’s because Season 2 of Netflix’s “The Crown” didn’t start streaming until Dec. 8, which was past the deadline for submitting the lists. And Netflix’s “Godless” was launched on Nov. 22 while we were still at sea on a Viking Ocean cruise. I since have watched all seven episodes of this terrific limited western series, which for me is the best of its genre since “Lonesome Dove.” And “The Crown” also remains exemplary. So here are my two revised lists, with “Godless” checking in at No. 5 on the new programs list and knocking Hulu’s “Future Man” out of contention. On the overall list, I’m putting “Godless” at No. 6 and “The Crown” at No. 8, displacing FX’s “Legion” and CBS’ “Young Sheldon.” Top 10 Overall Shows 1. “The Handmaid’s Tale” (Hulu) 2. “The Vietnam War” (PBS) 3. “Game of Thrones” (HBO) 4. “The Deuce” (HBO) 5. “Feud: Bette and Joan” (FX) 6. “Godless” (Netflix) 7. “Better Things” (FX) 8. “The Crown” (Netflix) 9. “Veep” (HBO) 10. “This Is Us” (NBC) Top 10 New Shows 1. “The Handmaid’s Tale” (Hulu) 2. “The Vietnam War” (PBS) 3. “The Deuce” (HBO) 4. “Feud: Bette and Joan” (FX) 5. “Godless” (Netflix) 6. “Legion” (FX) 7. “Young Sheldon” (CBS) 8. “The Long Road Home” (National Geo) 9. “Ozark” (Netflix) 10. “Mindhunter” (Netflix) In the so-called “age of Peak TV,” it’s very tough or perhaps nigh unto impossible to boil these lists down to 10 apiece. And the No. 1 choice for Top Overall Show, HBO’s “The Leftovers,” didn’t even make my list. In this case, might there have been a little extracurricular lobbying by Uproxx’s overall maestro, Alan Sepinwall? He embraced “The Leftovers” with
unbridled fervor throughout its relatively brief run on HBO. Whatever the case, I respect Alan and his writing. And it’s not as if you couldn’t make a case for “The Leftovers.” I loved the book on which it was based, but wasn’t a big fan of the oft-incomprehensible flying leaps that “The Leftovers” took in leaving the book completely behind during Seasons Two and Three after taking major liberties with it in Season One. Otherwise, “The Handmaid’s Tale” also was the consensus choice for Top New Show, and it ranked second among the 55 critics on the Top New Shows list. The most shocking omission for me was Ken Burns’ “The Vietnam War,” which I thought would be a cinch entry on both Top 10 lists. Instead it ranked 11th on the overall list and 15th among the new shows. That, of course, makes no sense. Did some critics somehow not consider “The Vietnam War” a new show — despite the fact that it most certainly was? Anyway, for me it’s a glaring error in judgment and overall comprehension. One of the TV masterworks of 2017 somehow got lost in the shuffle while also inexplicably ranking higher as an overall show than as a new show. For the record, here are the final consensus lists from the 55 participating critics. Top 10 Overall Shows 1. “The Leftovers” (HBO) 2. “The Handmaid’s Tale” (Hulu) 3. “Big Little Lies” (HBO) 4. “Better Things” (FX) 5. “Twin Peaks: The Return” (Showtime) 6. “The Good Place” (NBC) 7. “Halt and Catch Fire” (AMC) 8. “Insecure” (HBO) 9. “Game of Thrones” (HBO) 10. “Better Call Saul” (AMC)
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"Game of Thrones" (above) and "VEEP" (right) remain the best shows on television.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
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26 PABA part 27 Very upset 28 Birdbath slime 29 Soot 30 Had a change of heart (hyph.) 32 Hash over
34 River-mouth deposit 36 Kitchen meas. 37 Motor lodges 40 Narrow inlet 41 Co. honcho 42 A little, to Pierre
115 Hillerman sleuth 116 Prefix for “equal” 117 B-movie pistol 118 Thermometer base 120 Yech! 121 Ms. Thurman 123 FDR veep 124 Whisper loudly 125 Fabric meas. 127 All thumbs 129 Fairy-tale dwelling 131 Lover’s flower? (hyph.) 136 “Devil With — — Dress On” 138 Bolivia’s capital 142 Merger 143 Wine source 144 Climb 145 Astaire sister 146 Subatomic particles 147 Clementine’s dad 148 Annie of “Designing Women” 149 Computer whizzes 150 Helena rival 151 Mall frequenters 152 Cookie man 153 Super-duper DOWN
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wald.world@yahoo.com It’s hard to believe that Hawaii is part of the United States. It maintains a culture that is far different from any other in the states. And a wonderful National Park in Kona on the Big Island, known as Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historic Park or “Place of Refuge,” preserves and explains the Hawaiian culture in the typical wonderfully interesting way that U.S. National Parks do best. Before Captain Cook brought Western culture to the Hawaiian Islands, and until the mid-19th century, the Hawaiian Islands were ruled by a king and its society was highly structured. Even today, unless you come from the lineage of the King, you are not considered a true Hawaiian. Even if you were born and have lived in Hawaii your entire life, you may be considered “a local,” but you never achieve the status of a Hawaiian. The Hawaiian people aren’t sure, but they probably descend from seagoing Polynesians centuries ago. There was strife among Hawaiians until the Islands were united under the rule of King Kamehameha by force in 1810. Unless you were royalty, you could not look at the king or have your shadow cross his path. This was but one of many “kapus,” or taboos, the violation of which led to the only form of punishment they had … death. If you knew someone who violated a kapu, you were also obligated to kill the violator. Thus an entire community became responsible for enforcing the kapus. If your daughter looked at the king and as a father you knew it, you were MICHAEL WALD obligated to kill your daughHawaiian burial space. ter. If as the father you did not
Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla. com. Follow him @Adventourist and see where he is off to next. Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate, Inc.
by Stella Wilder
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You're going to have to wait your turn this week, and the wait may be lengthy — but you can use the time to prepare emotionally and mentally. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) — What you see going on around you this week may have you shaking your head in disbelief -- but only because you
believe you could manage things so much better. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Your focus may wander as the week opens, causing you to fall behind — perhaps significantly. Later you'll be back on track, surely. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) — You have what it takes to guide a great many others down a path that yields a variety of personal rewards — but be sure to take what's yours in the end! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You have a deeply personal goal in sight, and it is getting nearer this week. Don't let anyone distract you from what you must do. (March 6-March 20) — You may enjoy a relaxed start this week, while others are facing a much more stressful situation. The tables may turn before you know it! ARIES (March 21-April 4) Your natural, open and accepting nature serves you very well this week, as you encounter much that might otherwise challenge you. (April 5-April 19) — What someone else does mustn't be allowed to reflect poorly on your decisions or behavior; you must be sure to maintain your autonomy at all times. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) What was meant as entertainment may actually become quite serious before the week is out, as you guide others through an emotional maze. (May 6-May 20) — You know what
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do this, you were just as guilty as the daughter and were to be killed. A simple and effective societal system was thus enforced. There was one way to escape death: get to a pu'uhonua o hōnaunau, or place of refuge. About a dozen such places were scattered among the Hawaiian Islands. To get to one it was required that you to arrive by sea while being pursued by those who you wronged and those who knew about your wrong, all trying to carry out their obligation to kill you. If you did arrive at a place of refuge, priests would give you a second chance and immediately release you back to your community. When missionaries converted the Hawaiian Islands to Christianity, they destroyed all places of refuge except for one that remains today as the National Park. Here you can find the place where the monarch and his family would stay under the care of his staff. Next to the royal grounds, surrounded by a 500-year-old wall made of lava stones without mortar — a wall that has survived even tsunamis while other nearby buildings were destroyed or moved hundreds of yards by rushing waters — is the part of the place of refuge where the priests stayed. Some of the stones in the wall are massive, and it is still not understood how they were moved. The Hawaiian culture would not bury the dead, but instead their bones would be kept. At the National Park, the former burial place for the bones of royalty still exists and is considered sacred by natives. Only royalty got this treatment. The bones of others were placed in an unknown place. Interesting fact: We don’t know where Captain Cook’s bones are. On his second visit to Hawaii, he was killed by Hawaiians who placed his bones in a place that still remains a secret. The National Park remains a place of spirituality in its beauty and peacefulness, a place not to miss among the other joys of a visit to the Big Island of Hawaii.
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK The coming week is likely to see many individuals exploring new territory in all kinds of ways. This will be due almost entirely to unexpected demands that require one to take a wholly different path — at least for the time being. Those demands may be personal or professional and are likely to be made without any sort of warning — so one's ability to be flexible and go with the flow will surely prove beneficial this week. He or she who fights against what comes will surely have a hard time of it, and may lose both friends and opportunities in the process. Some may find that past experiences, even those that are the most unorthodox or outrageous, can provide confidence and stability when they venture onto a new landscape and do things they haven't done before. Open eyes and ears can serve everyone very well this week. A positive attitude is essential; those who are not able to remain bright, open and accepting of the people and events at center stage will not only be making things difficult for themselves, but also for others who may have much more at stake. No one wants to be the cause of someone else's failure this week!
OFF THE MARK
Hawaii remains treasured culture
By Michael Wald
11 Sun-dried veggie 12 City on the Mohawk 13 Loan arranger 14 Splash out 15 Annuls 16 Deeply engrossed 17 And others (abbr.) 18 Evaluate 19 Zoomed 21 Take back 31 Needle case 33 Pals 35 “Green” prefix 37 The lowdown 38 Director — Ephron 39 Bismarck loc. 42 Golfer’s tap 43 Windy City trains 45 Fleet runners? 46 Ape studier — Fossey 47 Governess in Siam 49 Boone, informally 50 Old ruler of Venice 51 Prince Arn’s mother 52 Ike 53 Trackster — Owens 54 PLO biggie 57 Mushrooms 58 Portable vise (hyph.) 59 Kind of column 60 SOS receivers 62 Not written 64 “— Breckinridge” 66 Tie down 68 Finally (2 wds.) 69 Outdoes 71 Burns’ “— — Mouse” 72 It gives a hoot 73 Outstanding 76 Bill squelcher
you want and how you like it, but it may be difficult to explain to someone else just how important this is to you. Don't compromise! GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You must let yourself be influenced by what goes on around you this week, if only so that you can understand others more clearly. (June 7-June 20) — You may not understand the purpose of a certain endeavor this week, but you're willing to do what is asked of you in the hope that future opportunities will follow. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You've reached an important personal landmark, and this week's events stack up in a way that tells you that you're surely on the right track. (July 8-July 22) — You'll be sharing the power with a friend and partner throughout the week, enjoying your time in the spotlight by turns. Certain questions linger. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You are more able to rally others around a common banner this week than anyone you know -- but will you have the chance to do so? Just wait! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) — You cannot accept anything but the truth as you work through a difficult week; you may have to sever ties with anyone who tries to deceive you at this time. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You cannot progress this week
without having your team members by your side doing their part. This will require some very careful scheduling. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) — A change of scenery can prove inspirational to you this week; seeing and hearing new things will provide you with exceptional new ideas. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Something you were planning to address next week may have to be tackled this week instead. You can shift gears quickly and get the job done. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) — Something unusually hard for you can be passed to someone else this week, and you can perform a different function to which you are better suited. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You're not likely to get the answers you want during the first part of the week, but later on everyone is likely to be more cooperative. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) — You may experience something rather old-fashioned that enables you to enjoy your week in a whole new way. Don't be afraid to share with those around you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You will want to avoid extremes and absolutes this week, as they afford you no room to maneuver. Flexibility is the key to success. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) — What you think you're doing may not be what others want you to do; everyone must try to be on the same page for as much of the week as possible.
● Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.
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outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.
● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner. emark of n Puzzle . by Andrews
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MURDER cont'd from page 1 Weinberger said, “Kurt had multiple motivations to start a theatre company. The primary one was a desire to see more of a focus on new works and comedy. This led to our original slogan: ‘We’re Serious About Comedy!’” That was changed later to “Defying Gravity Since 1985.” According to Weinberger, executive director, her original inspiration for getting involved as a volunteer was so she could see the shows for free. This quickly morphed into wanting to spend time with a handsome young artistic director, on whom she had developed a crush. She quickly grew to love the theatre’s mission and knew she had found her tribe. Previously, Weinberger was Pegasus’ managing director, board president, and fundraising chair. She is currently executive director and board secretary. Yet but another of her roles instead of just being another pretty face is as Kleimann’s wife of 25 years. For her day job, Weinberger is an HR consultant specializing in change management and development. When Pegasus’ first curtain rose in 1985, it was in a converted warehouse space on the far east end of Deep Ellum. It was a 141-seat space constructed by Kurt, his parents and volunteers. “The original space was quite special, very intimate,” Weinberger said. “There are shows we could do there that just wouldn’t have the same intimacy or connection if we did them in a larger
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space like the Eisemann. The first Living Black & White show, “A Trifle Dead!” was performed in 1986, six months after Pegasus Theatre opened its doors. “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder!” opened Off-Broadway in December 2002. There’s got to be a reason networks like Turner Classic Movies do so well with vintage 1930s and 1940s black and white films. “Casa Blanca,” “42nd Street,” “The Heiress.” They are so deliciously corny, so embarrassingly engrossing, and so memorable with a smile and a chuckle. Black & White productions are that good. Kleinmann and Weinberger share a passion for those screwball movies. “They make you laugh and forget your troubles for a while,” Weinberger said. Who can forget the nasal-sounding actors and high-pitched actresses? Dallas’ iconic choreographer/director Michael Serrecchia brings his magical touch again as director and Michael Robinson and his Dallas Costume Shoppe are costume designers. Performances are at the Charles W. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson. For performance schedule and tickets visit pegasustheatre.org or call the Eisemann Center ticket office at 972-744-4650. The show will have a New Year’s Eve celebration with champagne, cake, and party favors to ring in 2018 in Black & White. For additional information, visit pegasustheatre. org, write comedy@pegasustheatre.com or call Pegasus Theatre at 214-821-6005.
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KING cont'd from page 1 Master” solo, and then joins Lady Thiang in an exquisite “I Have Dreamed.” In other productions, each time the King catches Anna in one of her creative reminders of the house he promised his reaction was clever. This King’s reactions get laughs. Again, it’s subtle enough, but it’s fun. Whomever thought Yul Brynner, the iconic King of Siam could be fun? It’s a different time in real time. Music conductor Gerald Steichen brought the delicious Rodgers & Hammerstein score to life in the sold-out Winspear Opera House. Well known in Dallas theaters, music director-conductor, David Andrews Rogers has conducted “The King & I” in regional theatres across the country. Asked for his thoughts about the score from his conductor’s point of view he replied, “I consider it one of the most glorious Rodgers and Hammerstein scores ever — sumptuous, elegant, sweeping — and evocative of the Kingdom of Siam as well as being a beautiful legit musical theatre score.” He added, “My favorites in the score are the haunting ballad Lady Thiang sings to Mrs. Anna, ‘Something Wonderful’ and the glorious ballet, ‘Small House of Uncle Thomas,’” Rogers added. “And of course, the two songs for the young lovers, Tuptim and Lun Tha, ‘We Kiss in a Shadow’ and ‘I Have Dreamed’ — both stunning in their simplicity. And the overture alone sends chills down my spine!” Rogers concluded, “And who can resist the grandeur of ‘Shall We Dance’ with its delicate balance of Mrs. Anna teaching the King to dance as well as their deepening personal relationship. And finally, the lyric of ‘Whistle a Happy Tune’ has gotten me through many difficult times! ‘Whenever I feel afraid...’ indeed. And as important as the songs themselves, the original orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennett are among the finest musical theatre orchestrations ever written, in my opinion.” For more information and to purchase tickets, visit attpac.org.
Charity
Sp tlight TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS - FAIR PARK
Providing urban solitude, natural resource education and introducing underserved kids to nature. The best kept secret in Dallas.
By Sally Blanton
sallyblanton455@gmail.com Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.
Q What is your mission or highest purpose?
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here children and adults discover and learn to W sustain the natural world. (To demonstrate and practice organic, sustainable water-wise native plant gardening and introduce urban kids to nature.)
Q H ow many people attend each year?
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About 100,000.
QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money
donations? We suspect our irrigation system was originally installed by the Pilgrims, so an updated-automated system is a real need. We essentially have no outdoor lighting for night events throughout seven acres of gardens; so illuminating the place is a high priority.
A
QW hat is your biggest fundraiser?
A The Flora Gala held in October raised nearly
$200,000 to support our mission. We are working on a spring fundraiser and we also have two public native plant sales annually.
QW hat is your facility like?
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are one of several historic buildings in Fair We Park. Inside it offers lobby exhibits featuring lots of critters, an art gallery, the state’s largest indoor tropical butterfly house and a Gift Shop, which is nearing $1 million in sales. Outside we have seven acres of native gardens, a Snake Shack, a Natural Learning Center (Solar Pavilion), greenhouse and a Children’s Natural Playscape that is almost ready to open. And, we are one of the most beautiful and popular wedding venues in Dallas County.
QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are available?
MATTHEW MURPHY
Miss Anna provides lessons for the children.
SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE
A Teacher aides, gardeners, plant sale support and to fill many shifts during the State Fair of Texas. We also need assistance in the Butterfly House.
Q T ell us the name of a volunteer who always goes
beyond the call of duty? Roseann Ferguson is a master gardener from Garland and John Wilt is a master naturalist from East Dallas. Both have donated thousands of hours of their time.
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QW hat is difficult about your job?
A Letting enough people know where we are and what we do.
QW hat is rewarding about your job?
A Everything! I can’t wait to get to work each day.
Each day is different, with some spent raising funds, some building exhibits, some spent working in the gardens, some spent teaching.
Q S uppose your nonprofit received a $20,000 check
in the mail today … where would it immediately be put to good use? While we have the two priorities of irrigation and lighting, I think our staff would decide to offer scholarships to 1,000 children and hire an additional part-time educator.
A
QW hat does the future hold for your nonprofit?
A We think the sky is the limit. Once our atten-
dance is up, our revenue is up. We have many new exhibits and attractions for adults and children. As someone once sang in a song, “our future’s so bright, we gotta’ wear shades.”
Dick Davis, executive director, answered this week’s questions.
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