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Flower to the people “Dallas Blooms,” the largest floral festival in the Southwest, returns to the Dallas Arboretum on Saturday, Feb. 25 through April 9. The theme is “Peace, Love and Flower Power.” More than 500,000 spring-blooming blosPhoto courtesy of Dallas Arboretum soms and magnificent flowers will be on display within the crown jewel on Dallas. A calendar of weekly events supports the festival. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is located at 8525 Garland Road. Go to dallasarboretum.org for more information. — David Mullen
Free tickets to see ‘Westworld’ The 1973 Michael Chichton sci-fi thriller “Westworld,” starring Richard Benjamin and James Brolin (left), is part of the “Big Movie” film series presented by The Photo courtesy of MGM Magnolia Theatre at 3699 McKinney Ave. in the West Village on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Curtain times are at 7:30 and 10 p.m. A limited number of free tickets are available on a first come, first served basis at info@katytrailweekly.com. — Ken Freehill
Hop over to the benefit Young Friends of Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD) will host “Hops for the House” benefitting RMHD at Community Beer Company at 1530 Inspiration Drive on Friday, March 3 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The 14th annual party is a staple on the young professionals’ party scene, and will be chaired by Hannah Kohler and Emily Wickman (right). This year’s Photo courtesy of RMHD event will feature the Jordan Kahn Orchestra. All-inclusive tickets for the event can be purchased online at yftickets.com. — Ariel Herr
Dig deep for your new dish Coal Vines, at 2404 Cedar Springs Road, Ste. 500, is now offering deep-dish pizzas. Slow cooked, this cheesy delight is served Neapolitan-style – made with basic dough, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and olive oil. Guests Photo courtesy of Coal Vines can choose from a variety of additional fresh toppings (above). This specialty pie is an off-menu feature, served in square slices that feed up to six people for $28. — Brooke Johnston
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FAIR PARK
North Texas Irish Festival celebrates 35 years
By Suzanne Gentry Flodin
suzanne@thegentryagency.com Thirty-five years of the great traditions of Irish culture has made the North Texas Irish Festival, on March 3–5 in Fair Park, one of the largest Celtic cultural celebrations in the country. In 2017, the North Texas Irish Festival celebrates with its largest festival yet, entitled “Texas Grown – Irish Roots,” to acknowledge the Lone Star State’s role in preserving, celebrating and furthering Irish culture in the U.S. Produced annually by an army of music-loving volunteers, the Southwest Celtic Music Association Inc. (SCMAI), the North Texas Irish Festival is known for bringing in hundreds of performers from Ireland and all over the world to entertain festival-goers in North Texas. Fair Park lights up with dining, dancing, music and revelry in the tradition of the Irish. “This festival began as a giant commotion when fans overran one of our favorite Irish bars to listen to their favorite
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The North Texas Irish Festival begins at Fair Park on Friday, March 3. bands,” said Sheri Bush, president of the SCMAI. The SCMAI is an all-volunteer organization that produced the North Texas Irish Festival and provides music and dance scholarships to local children. “That quickly grew into our festival at Fair Park, where we could share this love of music and dance with all of North Texas. It has only gotten bigger each year.”
Music, dancing, whiskey tastings, blacksmithing demonstrations, horse displays, Celtic storytelling, animal rescue groups, Shepherd’s pie, Irish stew and dozens of activities for kids and child-friendly entertainment are all found at this family-friendly festival that includes 13 stages of entertainment. Tickets are available online at ntif.org.
CONCERT PREVIEW
Fun, funds marry for Uptown’s 15th 'Broadway'
By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
Divas will reign in their “customarily rare” form (not to be confused with “jumbo shrimp” or “fake news”) for Uptown Players’ (UP) 15th annual production of “Broadway Our Way” opening March 2 for a short run through March 5. Stakes are high as this year’s UP classic attempts to top last year’s laugh fest. Always surprising, often shocking and never a dull moment, the fundraiser has yet to disappoint. Performing 30 song and dance numbers, a few of this year’s large and mostly familiar ensemble will include Kelly McCain, Sara Shelby-Martin, Peter DiCesare and BJ Cleveland, who also directs. Additionally, Cleveland has written the brilliant show for six years, during which most of the always-popular cast has remained the same with a few newcomers. Audiences count on Cleveland to treat them to some of his over-the-top comedy and vocals, his own and the company’s. Others in the cast are Coy Covington (also in his “customarily rare” form) and Linda Leonard, who never ceases to amaze with her range; and any show featuring Walter Lee is a great bet to be over the top. Watch for Leonard to reprise her role of former Texas Governor Ann Richards in “Ann” at the Irving Arts Center in June and July. It’s always fun to see how Janelle Lutz, who was dead on as
Photo by Mike Morgan
"Over-the-top" is the most accurate description of Uptown Players’ 15th annual production of "Broadway Our Way." Judy Garland in UP’s “End of the Rainbow,” morphs into characters as diverse as “Woman #2,” who also morphs into several characters in Theatre Too’s perennial favorite “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” FUN cont'd on page 9
UPTOWN GIRL
Where to have a fat Mardi Gras in Dallas
By Ryann Gordon
ryannbgordon@yahoo.com Just because you’re in Dallas doesn’t mean you have to skip out on the Mardi Gras celebration. D-towners know how to party; so get your beads and your party boots ready, because there’s a number of events planned through the weekend and on Fat Tuesday in the downtown area. From crawfish boils to masquerade balls, bar crawls and parties coined just for any extra reason to rage, Dallas will be buzzing like Bourbon Street this weekend, and it’s a party you don’t want to miss. Get ready for the beads to be flying from Friday until Fat Tuesday this week, with that undeniable French flare that
we all love about New Orleans. Parties will be ringing through the city this weekend, beginning Friday, Feb. 24, at Fusion Lounge in Addison. But don’t worry, you don’t have to leave downtown to celebrate like you’re in Nola. Also on Friday, Oak Cliff’s Kessler Theater will be partying with live music, dancing and three performers at the O’Carnivale Masquerade Ball on Friday. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at mardigrasoakcliff.com. Also on Friday, Lake Dallas City Hall will host their 12th annual Mardi Gras celebration, with a parade, food, entertainment and a mask contest! This Saturday, Feb. 25, there are a number of events planned for downtown’s
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party-goers. Beginning at 10 a.m., the House of Blues will kickoff Mardi Gras weekend with a Masquerade party for gays 23 and older. Then at noon, Oak Highlands Photo courtesy of Mardi Gras Oak Cliff Brewery will be Oak Cliff celebrates on Sunday. celebrating with a transported to Bourbon Street. crawfish boil of seaThen, experience the taste food and lots of local beer, until of New Orleans with Chef 3 p.m. And at 2 p.m. the real party stars at Clutch in Uptown, Fitzgerald Dodd at The Ashton on Cedar Springs. This fourwhere the Mardi Gras Bar course, modern Creole dinCrawl will commence. Tickets ner will celebrate with hors for the bar crawl start at $20. d’eouvres and special cocktail On Sunday, don’t miss and wine pairings, alongside a out on Oak Cliff’s Mardi Gras penthouse view of the city. The Parade at 4 p.m., beginning on West Davis Street, and feel like you’ve actually been UPTOWN cont'd on page 8
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
‘Who ate the strawberries?’
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com It struck me as kind of odd. As I was approaching SMU Boulevard from the frontage road on North Central Expressway this week, I was stopped behind a nice SUV that was turning right into a parking lot. The vehicle had a “Texas Judge” license plate, the ones that read TX-XXX. (I know the number, but I am not going to rat out a judge in lieu of future considerations). The license plate frame was from a car dealership in Bossier City/Shreveport. Wait, what? A Louisiana license plate frame around a Texas Judge license plate? Isn’t that like seeing a Toyota in the parking lot of the GM production plant in Arlington? … Speaking of Central, we are on week four of the torn tendon in the “Central Expressway” finger on my right hand. Since I revealed my calamity a few columns ago, the outpouring of support has been overwhelming. Keep that card and letter coming (just kidding). It has been a little bit of a burden, but has not hampered my ability to type. (No jokes, please). But little things that one takes for granted have been impaired. Like the ability to hold a pen or pencil. For a righthander that prides himself with excellent penmanship — you should see my golf scorecards — that has been a disappointment. My check register looks like it has been maintained by a preschooler. Opening an envelope is difficult, as is brushing your teeth, opening a bottle, etc. Looking to get off the disabled list in about two more weeks … When I watched President Donald Trump’s press conference last week with both amazement and bewilderment, it
reminded me of Humphrey Bogart’s role in the 1954 World War II drama “The Caine Munity.” Bogart played Lieutenant Commander Philip Francis Queeg, who took command of the minesweeper the USS Caine in the Pacific Ocean. We watched on screen the mental breakdown of Queeg, as he blamed everyone but himself for some questionable decision making. He would take two silver David Mullen balls out of pocket and twirl them in his hand when he was under pressure. He went ballistic when a small ration of strawberries was missing from the officer’s mess. It was brilliant acting by Bogart, but I don’t think that Trump is acting. The night of the press conference — due to the beauty of on-demand on DirecTv — I re-watched “The Caine Mutiny” from the comfort of my couch … In the spirit of our recent article on the “Amazing Kreskin” comes this note. Florida Atlantic University professor Ronald Feinman fancies himself as a bit of a seer and prophet like our friend Kreskin. He believes that Trump’s presidency will be the second shortest in history, making it no longer than 199 days after the inauguration. He won’t predict what will cause his demise, but I would watch out for the Russians … I thought that they were long gone. Eight cases of mumps have been reported in Dallas so far this year. Mumps, a salivary gland infection that was virtually wiped out in the U.S. by
MY VIEW
vaccine, is popping up again. Among the many unpleasant memories of my youth — grandpa’s death, chicken pox, a broken wrist and too many loses by the Oakland Raiders in championship games — I remember how painful having the mumps turned out to be. I hope that these cases are not caused by those parents that are eschewing common vaccinations. I just never figured that one out … New to the neighborhood in March will be Roux Bistro at 4218 Lemmon Ave. near Bob’s Steak and Chop House. As opposed to other incarnations in the space (who could forget Tallywackers), this promises to be a casual seafood/bistro-style restaurant. Veteran Theodore Koutsogeorgas
will be at the helm ... In 1983, I did a feature interview for a Bay Area newspaper that included the quote: “We have got to reconnoiter, reiterate and reverb the developing aspects whereby we can ascertain with impunity those who accepted the obligation and realized the responsibilities of continuing the iota whereby we can accept and feel that salvation is its own reward.” Huh? That, of course, was from the “World’s Foremost Authority” Professor Irwin Corey, who had a 75-year career in show business. Corey died in Manhattan on Feb. 6 at 102. The world became a dumber place … I understand that Trump will be serving strawberries at the next state dinner.
LIFE ON THE TRAIL
First signs of hope since November By Rani Cher Monson ranicher@yahoo.com
Like all good Jewish girls, I took my father to Cindy's Deli for his birthday lunch last week. Our conversations have been a bit strained since Christmas Eve. Scene: Chinese Restaurant. Mom and brother stepped away to say hello to someone. Yup. Very Jew-ish. My chance to talk to dad without everyone else jumping in. Trump's comments about strengthening our nuclear arsenal were scaring me. I want to know how my dad feels about this, having lived through the Cold War and Russian whereas I just experienced the tail-end as a kid. The re-emergence of a strong Communism and nuclear proliferation. How did we get here? The conversation turned super political, super fast. Hillary vs. Trump. The election is over. Our entrees hadn’t yet arrived, but dinner was clearly over. A few days later, my dad and I reached a truce over the phone, agreeing to not discuss politics. “Smart.” Period. So here we sat. Another meal. My brain seizing for any topic other than the one I’m not supposed to discuss, which of course is the only thing filling my head. I'm trying to be good. It's his birthday! “It's getting to be a bit much,” my father uttered, practically under his breath. My eyes zeroed in on his unruly eyebrows, imploring him to continue speaking, my eyes wide like the coffee saucers on the table. “He's getting a bit carried away. Doing too much. Too fast.” “Amazing”! Even my Trump-voting father now is uncomfortable with the chaotic
stream of unplanned, poorly Just as Trump’s inner executed executive orders. If circle is leaking information to even my father can the media to propel turn, so can oththeir own agenda, ers. There is hope every other faction for this country. impacted by govern“Tremendous”! ment can, will and Mark Feb. 6 is starting to do the as the day the pit same. It gets “nasty!” in my stomach Sending out started to travel a folks who talk gobbit north. Each day bledygook on his Rani Monson behalf certainly since, additional signs of hope. isn’t helping Trump. Things will change. I don’t “Weak!” And can someone know how or why, but they please get Kellyanne Conway will. a makeover since we have to The more Trump says watch her spout “alternative “trust me” and “believe me” facts?” Oops. Not “politically the less we do. “Moron”! It’s be- correct.” But since I’ve slipped coming clear his plans are tag … Ivanka could help. She’s got lines with no substance. They the blonde down and has to be aren’t policies, merely tweets. looking for something to do, “Weak.” other than attending her fa• All of the “yuge” support for ther’s meetings. the immigration ban. So big Hey, I hear Melissa it can’t be pointed to, deMcCarthy may be available. tailed or even seen. She’d be “Terrific!” • “Supporters” who actually Trump says he cares about are protesters, which he inthe little guy “winning” while sists are paid. maintaining at least two pri• “Indisputable” voter fraud vate residences smack within that even a bad high school public confines — at an enorstudent would comprehend mous expense to us. And re— wait, that was the travel member, Trump’s already told ban. us he doesn’t pay taxes, so we’re As a former journalist, I footing this bill alone. “Classy.” know Trump’s efforts to try to Stop trying to pimp Mar control the news and the media a Lago as the “winter” White will backfire. “Bigly.” House. Just because we have to I’ve seen it time and again. foot the bill for a larger posse The more an elected official than recommended, at your tries to limit information to insistence, doesn’t mean we the public, refusing to be trans- will fall for that, no matter parent and honest with conhow many times you spew stituents, the more informathis “fake news” on Twitter. tion seeps out. “Lightweight.” “Stupid!” People like to talk. We espeBut dude, come on. Act cially enjoy discussing secrets like the president. You’re on the that aren’t ours to share. verge of … “Loser!” You aren’t Plus, when people are helping your brand. And we fearful, they want to fill the already know your feelings are void with information. Start hurt that Ivanka’s shoes got the rumors. Gossip. Especially boot at Nordstrom. when they’re in disagreement with policies underway or feel Rani Monson is a markettheir voice is being ignored. ing consultant at RainMaking “Dangerous.” Marketing in Dallas.
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Count your cards, cut losses
By Dr. Beth Leermakers
depressed whiner who doesn’t do anything to improve her situation, or if she’s using you bethleermakersphd.com to further her own agenda, it may be time to re-think your relationship. You may not want I recently attended a community theatre to write off your friend completely, but perproduction of a popular musical comedy. I haps you’ll choose not to spend so much time went in with high hopes, counting on the with her. I try to limit my contact with friends wealth of musical and acting talent — even in who make me feel worse when I’m with them. amateurs — In North Texas. Unfortunately, I I want to surround myself was quickly disappointed. The canned with people who make me music was too loud, the actors couldn’t laugh and feel better. sing and their prominent microphones If your job is making (that should’ve been unnecessary in the you miserable, a change may tiny theater) were distracting. The jokes be in order. Quitting may weren’t funny and fell flat. Ten minseem drastic, but if you’ve utes into the first act, I started thinking tried repeatedly to improve about everything else I would raththe situation without success, er be doing. If I left at intermission, I Dr. Leermakers there may not be any other could still make it to Costco before they solution. Likewise, if a volclosed. unteer activity no longer brings you joy, you Despite my lack of enjoyment, I was remay want to walk away. A client wanted to reluctant to leave early. I’ve never left a play sign as president of her garden club. However, — however awful — at intermission. What if she was reluctant to do so because no one else the performance magically improved in the was willing to step up to fill the vacancy. If second act? Although the tickets were inexno one else is invested in saving the club, that pensive, I hate wasting money. Then I realized speaks volumes about its value and importance that my leisure time is valuable. Staying for the to its members. Maybe it’s time to let it go. second act was a “should,” not a “want to.” I Cutting your losses is tougher and riskreally wanted to be somewhere else. When the ier when you’re dealing with a relationship curtain finally went down, I high-tailed it to or career change and not just a disappointing my car without a backward glance. Not surleisure activity. A cost/benefit analysis can help prisingly, I wasn’t the only person leaving. you evaluate the pros and cons of maintaining Sometimes cutting your losses is the right the relationship, job or other activity. If the thing to do. This can be tough when we were costs of continuing significantly outweigh the taught as children not to be a quitter. Some benefits, the wise decision may be to cut your parents don’t let their children stop playing basketball or the piano, even if they don’t enjoy losses. Ask yourself “what’s it costing me to stay in this unsatisfying job/relationship/situait and have no aptitude for it. I understand the tion?” Your financial well-being, happiness or importance of persistence and commitment, health? Are you willing to continue paying that and children do need to learn to stick with price for years? activities. However, as adults we can make different choices. We can choose not to conDr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psycholtinue a relationship or activity that makes us ogist who specializes in stress management and miserable. well-being seminars, retreats and coaching. If a relationship no longer brings you Contact her at 214-923-3766. Her bi-weekly pleasure, it may be time to step back or end blogs can be found at www.bethleermakersphd. it. A friend who treated you well 20 years com. ago may have changed. If she’s turned into a K ATY TR AIL WEEKLY'S
CRIME WATCH Feb. 16 – 7:22 a.m. 4900 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75209) Burglary of a Building: The suspects pried open the office door and rummaged through the business. Feb. 16 – 4:28 p.m. 11900 Block, Preston Rd. (75230) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s vehicle window and stole a purse. Feb. 16 – 4:36 p.m. 1400 Block, Main St. (75202) Theft of Property: The suspect stole money from the complainant’s purse while it was unattended. Feb. 17 – 2:12 p.m. 2700 Block, Hood St. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s front license plate.
suspect tackled, punched and pointed a handgun at the complainant. Feb. 18 – 10:22 a.m. 2200 Block, N. Washington Ave. (75204) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect glued the complainant’s vehicle gas tank shut. Feb. 18 – 5:49 p.m. 4700 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke the vehicle window and stole property. Feb. 18 – 9:21 p.m. 2600 Block, Olive St. (75201) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole a vehicle from the valet. Feb. 19 – 12:16 a.m. 4500 Block, Lake Ave. (75219) Deadly Conduct: An unknown suspect discharged a firearm in the direction of a residence.
Feb. 17 – 3:18 p.m. 4800 Block, Coles Manor Pl. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the residence through a broken window and stole cash.
Feb. 19 – 1:26 a.m. 1900 Block, N. Henderson Ave. (75206) Assault: The complainant was tackled by an unknown male suspect.
Feb. 18 – 2:27 a.m. 2600 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75204) Deadly Conduct: An unknown
Feb. 19 – 8:09 a.m. 2400 Block, N. Haskell Ave. (75204) Theft from Person: Two unknown suspects stole the complainant’s wallet.
Feb. 19 – 10:44 a.m. 100 Block, S. Riverfront Blvd. (75207) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s vehicle window and stole a purse. Feb. 19 – 5:48 p.m. 2300 Block, Canton St. (75201) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s scooter. Feb. 20 – 9:53 a.m. 2300 Block, W. Mockingbird Ln. (75235) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect pried open a door handle to the building and stole tools. Feb. 20 – 4:01 p.m. 8600 Block, N. Central Expy (75225) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s cell phone, shoes and cash from the complainant’s vehicle. Feb. 20 – 5:09 p.m. 5700 Block, W. Lovers Ln. (75209) Theft of Bicycle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s bicycle. Feb. 20 – 11:57 p.m. 200 Block, N. Griffin St. (75202) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspects pointed a gun at the complainant and demanded money. The suspects also stole the complainant’s vehicle.
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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event. Feb. 25
1717 N. Harwood St. Dallas, 75201 214-520-2219
Dallas Museum of Art — Explore the interconnectedness of music from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries with the Fine Arts Chamber Players. Features performances of Bach, Mozart and Shostakovich. 2:30 p.m. FREE!
Feb. 25
2501 N. Harwood St. Dallas, 75201 214-965-1032
Samurai Collection — Tour the collection with the whole family, ages 4 and up. Every first Saturday, enjoy a kid-friendly, interactive tour and an arts and crafts activity to follow. 1-3 p.m. FREE!
Feb. 26
2301 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3600
Meyerson Symphony Center — Southwestern Music Festival hosts “A Night at the Meyerson,” featuring hundreds of vocal and instrumental musicians. Award-winning composer Ericks Esenvalds will attend the event for the world premiere of his new choral composition. 7:30 p.m. $20-$3000.
Feb. 27
2817 Maple Ave. Dallas, 75201 214-855-1354
Top Knot — Take a twist on a favorite food with Top Knot’s new series, “Uncommon Ramen.” Chef Angela Hernandez will collaborate with guest Chef Aaron Franklin from Franklin Barbecue. Limited reservations accepted. 5 p.m.
Feb. 28
3656 Howell St. Dallas, 75204 214-730-0596
The Rustic — Celebrate Fat Tuesday the Dallas way, with New Orleans favorites such as crawfish and jambalaya. Features face painting, photo booth and live music for the whole family. 6-10 p.m. FREE with RSVP.
Feb. 28
920 S. Harwood St. Suite 150 Dallas, 75201 214-272-9372
Rex’s Seafood at the Market — Put the “fat” in Fat Tuesday with an all-you-can-eat crawfish boil with crawfish, corn and potatoes. Drafts and can beers are available for $3 each. 6 p.m. $30.
Mar. 1
3200 Main St. #16 Dallas, 75226 214-747-5515
Undermain Theatre — Artistic director Katherine Owens heads Bertolt Brecht’s “Galileo,” starring the theatre’s co-founder Bruce DuBose as the scientist himself, who has been imprisoned by the Vatican for saying the Earth moves around the sun. Runs through March 5. 7:30 p.m. $20.
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Picture of the Week Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 2 for the classic double bill of Jimmy Buffett (right) together with ZZ Top at Toyota Stadium on Saturday, June 10 at 7 p.m. Send us an item or photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
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Chester Nimitz, b. 1885 George Harrison, b. 1943 Edward James Olmos, b. 1947 Steve Jobs, b. 1955 Michelle Shocked, b. 1962 1868 – 1st parade to use floats for Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Sat 2/25
For the Love of the Lake – Shoreline Spruce-Up Larry Gelbart, b. 1928 Faron Young, b. 1932 Bob Schieffer, b. 1937 Tea Leoni, b. 1966 Sean Astin, b. 1971 1836 – Samuel Colt patented his “revolving gun.”
Sun 2/26
Levi Strauss, b. 1829 Fats Domino, b. 1928 Johnny Cash, b. 1932 Erykah Badu, b. 1971 1919 – Grand Canyon in AZ designated a U.S. National Park. 1935 – RADAR 1st demonstrated. 1986 – Corazon Aquino became president of the Philippines.
Mon 2/27
John Steinbeck, b. 1902 Elizabeth Taylor, b. 1932 Chelsea Clinton, b. 1980 Josh Groban, b. 1981 1827 – 1st Mardi Gras celebrated in New Orleans. 1974 – People magazine 1st published.
Tue 2/28
Linus Pauling, b. 1901 Zero Mostel, b. 1915 Tommy Tune, b. 1939 Bernadette Peters, b. 1948 Rae Dawn Chong, b. 1961 1933 – Frances Perkins appointed Sec’y of Labor: 1st woman in Cabinet, 1st woman in line of succession to U.S. Presidency.
Wed 3/01
Ash Wednesday Donald “Deke” Slayton, b. 1924 Harry Belafonte, b. 1927 Ron Howard, b. 1954 Javier Bardem, b. 1969 1872 – Yellowstone Nat’l Park authorized: world’s 1st nat’l park. 1961 – Pres. Kennedy established The Peace Corps.
Thu 3/02
Sam Houston, b. 1793 Dr. Seuss, b. 1904 Karen Carpenter, b. 1950 Laraine Newman, b. 1952 Jon Bon Jovi, b. 1962 1836 – Republic of Texas declared its independence from Mexico.
THEATER The Column honors area talent with sparkling affair By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
Dallas’ live theater community has exploded over the past two decades, bringing countless opportunities for artists, for those aspiring to join the trade and for the patrons who support them with their theater tickets. More than 500 of all three were at Grand Prairie’s Uptown Theater last Sunday night, where the headliner was the 2017 The Column Awards Gala. The Column is an online theater news and information site with more Photo by Kris Ikejiri than 20,000 subscribers worldwide. A Associate producer Shane Peterman (left) and DFW volunteer staff of 17 associate theater actor Max Swarner (right), shared the stage with John critics review shows in and around the Garcia as Edna in “Hairspray.” Dallas and Ft. Worth area. The name associated with The contacted Granville with his concept, which she Column Awards is its executive directhought was a great idea. Garcia said, “If it wasn’t tor/producer/founder John Garcia. He is senior for [Patty] it never would have happened.” chief theater critic/editor. Garcia, who was a The Garland Summer Musicals Guild stunning Edna from the musical “Hair Spray,” wearing a Caroline Herrera gown and wig by Coy co-sponsored the first CA event at the newly reopened, renovated Plaza Theatre. The awards gala Covington (no doubt) with an inch of hairspray, was held there for several years, and then at the was a divine host for the well-orchestrated gala. Brownlee Auditorium at the Granville arts center What began as a group of 20 friends talking for many years. theater online gradually morphed into a well-recGranville continued, “I think there are many ognized, sophisticated organization. A part-time actor/critic and native Texan, Garcia found a chal- reasons for The Column Awards’ success. The idea of involving so many theatre people in the voting lenge and set out to conquer it. In addition to the and the production itself is excellent. Building highly-respected Leon Rabin theater awards, he The Column readership over the years through anticipated the need for another award recognizconstantly promoting all arts activities has been ing excellence in all areas of theater, from leading a Herculean task for [Garcia] and he has done ladies to lighting designers; to props managers an awesome job. Inviting guest artists for The and dance captains to be selected by their peers. Column Award galas has always brought in new Garcia founded The Column Awards (CA), to theatre goers for the event.” Guests have included acknowledge the Dallas area’s fine theater venues and the talent that lures patrons to them. Over the stars like Michael Urie, Cady Huffman, George years, Garcia estimates that more than a thousand Wendt and Richard Thomas. According to Granville, “This year [GSM] Columns have been awarded. has about 17 Column Award nominations.” With a degree in musical theater and vocal Randy Pearlman, in the lead at GSM’s “Fiddler on performance from the University of North Texas, the Roof,” was nominated for best actor, and will Garcia has 400 theater credits that include “Man of La Mancha,” “Broadway our Way,” “Hairspray,” be featured again in this summer’s GSM production, “The Producers.” “Pageant” (as Ms. Bible Belt) and “Damn The Column Theatre Awards contributes Yankees.” He has appeared on the television seall net profits from the gala to Broadway Cares/ ries “Law & Order.” His credits include work at Equity Fights Aids (BCEFA). Some of the awards Theatre Three, Uptown Players, Casa Manana, given were Best Musical, non-Equity to Firehouse WaterTower Theatre and others. He worked for Theatre’s production of “Billy Elliott.” Best Disney for two years at Magic Kingdom and on Musical - Equity was “Light in the Piazza” at Brick tour. Garcia’s “day job” is with the Department of Road Theatre. Firehouse Theatre and Brick Road Health and Human Services as a caseworker. Theatre were among the big winners of the evePatty Granville, GSM Producer and founder ning. For a full list of winners, visit facebook.com/ of the Granville Performing Arts Center (PAC) TheColumnAwards or thecolumnawards.org in Garland, shares roots with Garcia. He first
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CHILDCAREGROUP
Delivering vital early care and education for many of the 35 percent of children in Dallas who are living in poverty.
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.
QW hat is your mission or highest purpose?
teacher gifts.
QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?
A That would be our Two-Generation ap-
proach to alleviating poverty. Thirty-five percent of Dallas children live in poverty, and we know that children cannot lift themselves out of poverty. The most important thing we do is to educate young children and support the whole family to break the generational cycle of poverty.
A ChildCareGroup was founded in 1901 by a
group of compassionate and civic-minded people concerned about the appalling living conditions of poor children in Dallas. Our mission is to promote, deliver and expand the best early care and education programs for children, parents and early childhood professionals.
Q H ow many clients are served each year?
QW hat is difficult about your job?
A Knowing how much need there is in Dallas County for services like ours can be difficult. We have wait lists of families who need assistance, and it is so heartbreaking sometimes to know that we cannot help everyone.
A ChildCareGroup serves 50,000 children,
parents and early childhood professionals every year.
QW hat percentage amount actually reaches
those in need? Ninety-two percent of our operating budget directly supports our programs.
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QW hat is rewarding about your job?
A It is always wonderful to visit the centers
and see children learning and thriving in their classrooms. And I am humbled every day by the commitment of our teachers who have devoted their lives to educating young children. But what is especially gratifying is hearing from children and parents who are thriving after their time in our program
QW hat are your critical needs now?
A We need and welcome volunteer groups!
QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?
A The Third Annual Great Big JAM is a fun
event for children, parents and grandparents that promotes family literacy and encourages children to engage in philanthropy on April 1 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. More information and tickets to the JAM can be found at www.childcaregroup.org/jam.
QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are available?
A We love our volunteers! We have a fund-
ing match that creates a total impact of $80 for each hour served at one of our centers! Volunteers can come read to our students, do a craft, or help complete a beautification project for a center. If a corporation is looking for a community service project, they can stay at their office location and complete take-home learning kits for our families, fill backpacks with school supplies or make
Q S uppose your nonprofit received a $20,000
check in the mail today … where would it immediately be put to good use? Every year, CCG must raise $2.1 million for the operation of our programs. ChildCareGroup would put $20,000 towards our Early Care and Education Center programs. Through a federal funding match, we would be able access $100,000 in additional support. Therefore, a $20,000 donation to our Centers would actually produce a total impact of $120,000!
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Tori Mannes, CEO and President, answered this week’s questions.
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DOTTY'S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
Free on Texas Independence Day?
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By Dotty Griffith
Fri, 2/24 - Thurs, 3/2
dotty.griffith@yahoo.com
thiS week: Fri, 2/24 - thu, 3/02
Ready for your first spring road trip? Make plans to celebrate Texas Independence Day. Can’t remember the date? Here’s a big hint: March 2. It’s coming right up, but you’ve still got time to make plans. Think about heading 90 miles east to Lindale. Best known as country singing star Miranda Lambert’s hometown, Lindale is also the locale that aims to rival Austin as a music performance hub. That’s not a misprint. It’s the gospel according to Tye Phelps, restaurateur and Photos Courtesy of Love and War in Texas honky-tonk maestro, who melds Texas history, food Foot long Habanero Dog with Buffalo Chili. and music at Love and War in Texas, his dining and live music venue in Lindale. The original Love and War location in Plano is going strong as well. Phelps, who gave Miranda her start on his Plano stage, and Lambert have teamed to make Lindale the country music capital of Texas. Let Austin keep the “live music” title, he says. Lindale will be ground zero for “Texas music.” Lambert’s famed Pink Pistol boutique as well as Love and War are in The Cannery, a retail and entertainment development that is transforming the economy of this small East Texas town. Love and War in Texas, Lindale, located in The Cannery. The origins of what we think of as country music began in East Texas as an organic mashup of black gospel and cowboy campfire music, explains Phelps. “Bluegrass, Americana, traditional country, rebel, outlaw country — all are represented in East Texas,” he asserts. For Phelps, Texas Independence Day is “our Mardi Gras.” That means a lot of Texas food and music. Maybe a parade will break out. At the very least there should be line dancing. The Love and War menu for Texas Independence Day will, as usual, focus on traditional Lone Star fare. As an homage to the music, consider sticking to the East Texas Piney Woods part of the menu with Caddo Lake (fried) Catfish or the Athens Original Hamburger, a nod to that East Texas town’s claim as the home of the burger. For starters, try the East Texas Poppers, fried okra and black-eyed peas served with a smoky ranch dressing for dipping. On the music side, the Thursday evening bill features Max Stalling, known as the James Taylor of Texas music; singer-songwriter Nick Verzosa; and The Voice Season Four star Holly Tucker, famed for her ode to Texas music, “You Know You’re in Texas.” Immerse yourself in Texas food and music at Love and War. Dotty Griffith LOVE AND WAR IN TEXAS – LINDALE 114 E North Street, Ste 4 Lindale, 75771 430-235-2100 loveandwarintexas.com
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Oxtail Osso Buco
1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 sprig fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried 2 bay leaves 4 meaty oxtails (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup red wine 1 cup beef broth 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes Flour Salt and pepper In a slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients. Season oxtails with salt and pepper and coat lightly with flour. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add oxtails and brown on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker and deglaze the pan with wine. Pour over the oxtails, then pour over broth and tomatoes. Season lightly with salt and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Recipe and photo by Sara Newberry
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Music of 2001: A Space Odyssey– Classical Thurs.-Sun., Feb.. 23-26, 7:30 p.m./2:30 p.m. (Sun.), $19-$104 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com
Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ....... 214-939-9900 The Honky Tonkers Country, Honky Tonk 7:45 p.m. No Cover Jon Young Country, Rock 11 p.m. No Cover .............. adairssaloon.com
OCarnivale Mardi Gras Ball – Party Bands, New Orleans Jazz Friday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m., $50-$800 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org
Barley House ........... 5612 SMU Blvd. ............ 214-824-0306 Thunder Road Bruce Springsteen & East Street 8 p.m. $10 ........................ barleyhouse.com
Pepe Aguilar – Ranchero, Mariachi, Pop, Singer Songwriter Friday., Feb. 24, 8 p.m., $45-$95 Music Hall at Fair Park .................................... 909 1st Ave. 214-565-1116 .................................. liveatthemusichall.com Valerie June – Folk, Soul, Blues, Appalachian Monday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m., $20-$29 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com Elvis Lives – Elvis Tribute Artists, Rock ‘n’ Roll Tuesday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m., $124-$143 The Majestic Theater ...................................... 1925 Elm St. 214-670-3687 ................. dallasculture.org/majestictheatre The Lumineers – Folk Rock Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m., $50 - $65 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Rachmaninoff + Rachmaninoff – Classical Thurs./Fri., March. 2-5, 7:30 p.m./2:30 p.m. (Sun.), $29-$279 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com
Club Dada ................ 2720 Elm St. ............... 214-742-3400 Jens Lekman Pop, Samples, Strings 9 p.m. $20-$23 ................... dadadallas.com The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Awesome Sound Ween Tribute 8 p.m. No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com Lone Star Roadhouse ... 11277 E. NW Hwy .. 214-341-3538 Pit Pops ’60s-’70s Rock, Soul & Funk 8 p.m. $10 ............. lonestarroadhouse.com Maracas Cocina Mexicana .. 2914 Main St. ... 214-748-7140 Live Music Latin Jazz 8 p.m. No cover ................ maracascm.com Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Tenn Walker Wales Singer Songwriter 8 p.m. $10 Andrew James Singer Songwriter 8:45 p.m. $10 Dangerous Hearts Singer Songwriter 9:30 p.m. $10 .............. openingbellcoffee.com
March
Poor David’s Pub ...... 1313 S. Lamar St. ....... 214-565-1297 Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band Bluegrass Beatles 8:15 p.m. $15-$30 ............ poordavidspub.com
Green Day – Punk Rock, Pop Punk Saturday, March 4, 7:30 p.m., $50 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com
Spinster Records .......... 829 Davis St. .......... 972-598-0814 Jens Lekman Happy Hour Pop, Samples, Strings 7:30 p.m. Free ................ spinsterrecords.com
Maluma – Singer Songwriter, Reggaeton Sunday, March 5, 8 p.m., $61-$125 The Majestic Theater ...................................... 1925 Elm St. 214-670-3687 ................. dallasculture.org/majestictheatre Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn – Banjo, Jazz, Roots, Folk Saturday, March 11, 6:45 p.m. & 9:30, $28-$42 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org Minus the Bear – Indie Rock Tuesday, March 14, 8 p.m., $29 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com Big Sean – Hip Hop, Rap Saturday, March 18, 8 p.m., $50 South Side Ballroom .............................. 1135 S. Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com Duran Duran – English New Wave, Synthpop Tuesday., March 21, 8 p.m., $56-$136 Music Hall at Fair Park .................................... 909 1st Ave. 214-565-1116 .................................. liveatthemusichall.com Turtle Creek Chorale – Pop and Traditional Choral Music Thurs.- Sat., March 23 - 25, 7:30 p.m., $25-$65 Dallas City Performance Hall ...................... 2520 Flora St. 214-671-1450 .................................................. mydso.com SHINee – South Korean Boy Band, Pop, Dance, R&B Friday, March 24, 7:30 p.m., $65 - $215 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Judy Collins – Folk, Singer-Songwriter Saturday, March 25, 8 p.m., $40-$60 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – Swing, Jazz, Rock Thursday, March 30, 8 p.m., $38-$50 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org St. Matthew Passion – Classical Thurs./Sun., March 30-April 2, 7:30 p.m./2:30 p.m., $19-$241 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com
april Lee Ann Womack – Country Singer Songwriter Sunday, April 2, 8 p.m., $32 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org Dick Dale – Surf Rock, Proto Punk Saturday, April 8, 8 p.m., $36-$53 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com Bastille – U.K. Indie Pop Sunday, April 9, 8p.m., $34.50-$39.50 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Glass Animals – Indie Pop Saturday, April. 11, 8 p.m., $31 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S. Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com Bob Weir & the Campfire Band – Psychedelic Rock, Folk Tuesday., April 13, 7:30 p.m., $45+ Music Hall at Fair Park .................................... 909 1st Ave. 214-565-1116 .................................. liveatthemusichall.com Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Rock, Blues Rock Saturday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., $49+ American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Vivaldi Four Seasons & Beethoven 6 – Classical Thurs.-Sun., April 27-30, 7:30 p.m./2:30 p.m., $64-$306 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com
Clubs • R• Restaurants estauRants Clubs Friday, 24 Friday , FFebruary ebruary 24
Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ....... 214-939-9900 Steve Griggs Country, Americana 7:45 p.m. No Cover Taylor Tompkins Americana, Alternative Country 11 p.m. No Cover.............. adairssaloon.com
Stoney’s Wine Lounge ..... 6038 Oram St. ..... 214-953-3067 Pat Coil Trio Jazz 10 p.m. Free Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 Cash’d Out A Johnny Cash Tribute 8 p.m. $12 .......................... treesdallas.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Tift Merritt Singer Songwriter, Folk, Americana 9 p.m. $10-$12 .... threelinksdeepellum.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Melissa Ratley Country 10 p.m. Free ................. thetwilitelounge.com
Sunday,, F February 26 26 Sunday ebruary The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Jonathan Fisher Trio Jazz 8:30 p.m. No cover ............... balconyclub.com The Free Man ....... 2626 Commerce St. ......... 214-377-9893 Them Bones Jazz 2 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 Arielle LaGuette Indie Rock 7 p.m. $10 ............... openingbellcoffee.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Big Gus & Swampadelic Americana, Swamp Pop, R&B 12:30 p.m. Free Dan Rocha Soul, R&B, Funk, Pop, Jazz, Blues 4 p.m. Free ............................ therustic.com Times Ten Cellars ..... 6324 Prospect Ave. .... 214-824-9463 Joel Pipkin Jazz 4 p.m. No cover ........... timestencellars.com
Monday,, F February 27 27 Monday ebruary The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Liz Mikel’s Entertainer’s Showcase Professional Open Mic 9:30 p.m. Free ....................... balconyclub.com RBC ................. 2617 Commerce St. .............. 469- 487-6149 Outward Bound Mixtape Sessions Experimental 9 p.m. Free .................... rbcdeepellum.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Lauren Barth Folk, American Mystic 8:30 p.m. Free ............................ therustic.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
Tuesday,, F February 28 28 tueSday ebruary 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 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 Club Wood Jazz, Blues, Funk 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 CoLab, Friday’s Foolery Funk, Hip Hop, R&B 9 p.m. Free .......... threelinksdeepellum.com
1 1 wWednesday, edneSday,March March 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
Barley House ........... 5612 SMU Blvd. ............ 214-824-0306 The Coppertones Classic Rock, Soul, Motown Covers 8 p.m. $10 ........................ barleyhouse.com
The Free Man .......... 2626 Commerce St. ....... 214-377-9893 La Pompe Swing, French, Gypsy Jazz 7 p.m. Free HausBone Jazz, New Orleans Style Party Band 10 p.m. Free ................... freemandallas.com
Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 Ronnie Heart Rock, Indie, Alternative 10 p.m. $10 ........................ double-wide.com
Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 AhhFugYeahs Rock ‘n’ Roll, Jam Band 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com
The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Moving Units Indie Rock, Dance Punk 8 p.m. No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com
Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Love Bomb Go-Go Indie, Balkan, Funk, Punk 9 p.m. $10-$12 .... threelinksdeepellum.com
The Free Man .......... 2626 Commerce St. ....... 214-377-9893 Jeremy Smith Quartet Jazz 7 p.m. Free Alcedrick Todd Group New Orleans Jazz 10 p.m. Free ................... freemandallas.com
Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 Bebe Rexha Pop, R&B, Electropop 8:15 p.m. $18 .......................... treesdallas.com
Lee Harvey’s .............. 1807 Gould St. ............ 214-428-1555 The Mumbles R&B, Soul, Jazz, Pop 9 p.m. Free ........................ leeharveys.com
The Library Bar ....... 3015 Oak Lawn Ave. ..... 214-224-3152 Erik Barnes Classical, Jazz, Piano 7 p.m. Free .......... landmarkrestodallas.com
Lone Star Roadhouse ... 11277 E. NW Hwy .. 214-341-3538 Time Train Variety, Dance, Pop, Party, Country 8 p.m. $10 ............. lonestarroadhouse.com
Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Scott Kelly Metal, Experimental, Hardcore Punk 9 p.m. $10-$12 .... threelinksdeepellum.com
Stoney’s Wine Lounge ..... 6038 Oram St. ..... 214-953-3067 Diana Savage Quartet Jazz 10 p.m. Free
Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Harumph Americana, Jazz 8 p.m. $10 .............. openingbellcoffee.com
Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Jeremy Sinclair Quartet Jazz 10 p.m. Free ................. thetwilitelounge.com
Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Aaron Stephens Blues, Rock, Funk 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com
Spinster Records .......... 829 Davis St. .......... 972-598-0814 Brother Rabbit, Junfalls, Aztec Death Post Punk, Experimental 7:30 p.m. Free ................ spinsterrecords.com
Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 Daya Pop, Synthpop, Electronic 8 p.m. $23.50 ..................... treesdallas.com
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HAMMER AND NAILS
Education through renovation By Stephan Sardone
stephan@sardoneconstruction.com When you think of fixing up the house or redoing the living room, you usually don’t consider the kids as part of the project. During a renovation, your attention may drift and stick to the task at hand, leaving the kids in the background. But I’ll let you in on a little secret: they can help, and it could be fun. Of course, you should cater the projects to your children’s strengths and weaknesses, making sure they are capable of following instructions and staying (somewhat) focused! My number one rule on incorporating your kids into the renovation process is to hear them out. Let their imaginations inspire you. It may surprise you, what you’ll hear, but not only does this help build self-esteem, it encourages creativity and shows that you value their Photos courtesy of Pinterest opinions. Obviously, some Get your child involved in home improvement activities. things may be outlandish, but other times, you can find while working in such an a great compromise by taking the real painting, which will environment. On the other their ideas and implementing cover up all the crazy scribble scrabble. hand, once demo is finished, them in a cohesive way. Whether your older children could Along those you’re painting the help with laying down wood same lines, hearing walls, furniture floors or placing backsplash what your children or the fence, it’s a tiles. A little hand-sanding have to say is a great skill to learn, could be another easy task great opportunity as it’s one of the for the kids, as well as simply to open the convermost basic DIY helping keep cabinet handles, sation about how renovation projects screws and pulls all together they’ll feel during anyone can do. If in one place. the renovation. you are painting Chores apply to the Something I’ve Stephan Sardone the fence and you backyard too. Children can noticed over the have a little one help by raking leaves, spreadyears in the businearby, give them a bucket of ing grass seed or planting ness, is how a remodel can water and a paint brush and flowers. Gardening is an affect children, mostly beeducational task that gets the cause change can cause emo- let them feel like they’re part of the project. Enjoy their kids outside, moving around tional disruption (result of company and set into moand learning about the earth. being married to a psycholtion the start of a new skill It’s also a project that lasts ogist). Children are beings for later. Similarly, if you’re a long time. Since you must who need consistency, so maintain plants and flowers, when something as drastic as building something with a hammer and nails or some teaching the kids a vital skill a home remodel comes into other tool that may be too of taking care of something play, there needs to be open living. A fun way to start this communication with them to dangerous for the kids, give them toy tools, so they can project is by letting the kids pave the way healthily. learn the concepts without choose what they’d like to Simply open the converputting themselves in harm’s plant; they may want to grow sation to discuss how they way. certain veggies, which they think they’re going to feel Kids are great for prep can later eat! Plus, it makes when things start changing, work in general. When getyour backyard or front yard and then start asking questing ready for construction, look nice. tions and painting a picture there are certain chores like There are so many benof how things will look at the end. Let them be sad, but cleaning, de-cluttering, orga- efits to allowing the kids to nizing clothes donations or be a part of the renovating don’t let them be sad alone, separating the recycling. Give process. You’re empowering and if they’re confused, help each child an age-appropriate them, teaching them valuun-confuse them. The best chore to do; this will pave the able skills, safety and good way to do this is by keeping way for a smooth construccharacter. Meanwhile, you’re them involved, and the foltion project, and will bring making memories and crelowing are great ways to do the siblings/family together ating positive associations that. as a team. with the remodeling process, Depending on their Something that older which can often be a miseraages, your children can help kids tend to enjoy and be ble and stressful experience. paint, but before you start good at is demolition. That Let them join you, and you’ll the real painting, have some could mean pulling up the see the difference it makes fun with it. Let the kids go a carpet, removing wallpaper, to you, your family and your little wild with smaller paint home. brushes and the chosen paint popping tiles, or other dismantling tasks. Obviously, Stephan Sardone is owner color, by allowing them to of Sardone Construction and paint funny designs or messy you would need to be present and guide them through has been helping people imstrokes to get the temptation it, teaching them the most prove their life by remodeling out of the way. Then, the important safety measures their home around their life. older children can help with
By Candy Evans
candace@candysdirt.com Yes, we had to drive all the way to Fort Worth to find this week’s House Porn, Candace Evans but oh boy it’s a double header: gorgeous house, celebrity owner. And hey, we are very popular in Fort Worth, so sign up for our daily newsletter on CandysDirt.com and see why they love us. She is all of 25 years old, but pop star Selena Marie Gomez has a resume that stretches from downtown Fort Worth to Montserrat, the stunning Fort Worth luxury community where she has been quietly spending time right here in North Texas, in a 10,016 square foot estate of Tarrant County prime. Gomez was born in Grand Prairie and considers North Texas home. Until this point, the home has been marketed discreetly due to her famous name and security concerns. Now, it’s no longer being kept quiet. And we are so very, very lucky. The home is now in MLS, and Gomez has granted permission to use her star power name. Truthfully, Selena hates to leave it. She says she has made some terrific memories in this home, but her singing, acting and multi-faceted career success has been so tremendous, she has had little time to enjoy it. Marketed by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Todd Terry and John Zimmerman, the home has stunning views and vistas, as do most of the homes in Montserrat. It has been reduced to a mere $2.9 million, a terrific price for the quality and attributes of this jam-packed estate. Seriously, this home in Highland Park, or even Plano, would be commanding way more. “Montserrat, on the west side of Fort Worth, probably has the highest concentration of seven-figure sales in Fort Worth,” said John Zimmerman, who helped develop the area. “The views are some of the best in North Texas, which is why Selena chose this area for her private home.” Speaking of privacy, the home is located in one of the most private, quiet pockets of Montserrat. Spread over three heavily green lots, the total lot size is an acre and a half. The home features a lagoon-style saltwater pool with water slide and spa, outdoor family room with fireplace and attached cabana/guest quarters, grilling area, a putting green, a tennis/ sport court, five bedrooms, six full and one half bath, spectacular media and crafts room, office or study, a game room you can call a pool room because it has an actual pool table, multiple indoor and outdoor living areas, and coffee bar in Master Suite I. Let me tell you, this home was built for a large family: there are actually two master suites and a guest room downstairs, two additional private bedrooms upstairs, all uber ensuite. The custom closet system in Master Suite I will totally make you drool, the gourmet kitchen features a huge island, and the open flow of the home offers a warm and inviting ambiance that is very conducive to entertaining large groups of people or hosting large events. And they can easily spend the night: the garage holds six to eight fine autos. The home was built by The Morrison Group in Fort Worth, a well-known
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This home, located in Fort Worth's Montserrat community at 4649 Saint Laurent Court, is listed at $2.9 million. builder of quality homes. According to Gomez’s California sales agent and good friend Ashley Cook, she fell in love with the media room at 4649 Saint Laurent Court because that is where she loved spending time watching movies with her family. Despite the home’s size, Gomez always thought it felt warm and cozy. Cook is from Fort Worth, and helped Gomez find her house in December 2015, because the star wanted to spend more time in Texas with her family. Ashley helped her furnish the house, too. “She is so busy, she ended up only spending holidays there,” said Cook. “Her work schedule takes her all over the place. But she really loved hanging out with her family in that media room.” Gomez is now renting a home in LA, and heads up West Coast agents. She is looking for new digs. Cook, who is based in LA, still enjoys working full time for a Fort Worth-based real estate team. She has known Gomez for 10 or 11 years after having met through Cook’s brother, who was in a band with Gomez when their friendship struck. “Our friendship survived,” said Cook, who is with Keller Williams. “Selena has owned other homes, but this property really was her first dream house.” 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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ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL Carbon dioxide should be top priority By Naïma Jeannette
their sugars and build their foundations? Plants then become Alright, we have carbon sinks, able to Pruitt. Scott Pruitt, the absorb carbon from former Oklahoma attorthe atmosphere. ney general who sued the Carbon is stored in Environmental Protection Naïma Jeannette plants, and coal is Agency (EPA) 14 times is created from plants now the head of the EPA. In his covered in sediment, compactfirst few days as EPA adminised and heated over time. Coal trator he has made it clear that is carbon storage underground. the Clean Power Plan, the EPA When we mine coal, bring it to policy to combat human-caused the surface and burn it, we are climate change, does not have a releasing and increasing carbon future. Pruitt will instead narrow dioxide into the atmosphere. The the EPA focus on cleaning up su- more trees we cut down the less perfund sites and bringing states plants we have available to take in into compliance with air quality atmospheric carbon dioxide and emissions. Well, after a history of the more carbon we release. siding with oil and gas industries, Clean energy doesn’t release we will see how this narrow focus as much carbon into the atmoactually plays out. sphere, and Texas, known mostSo, I ask Pruitt, how do ly for our oil reserves, has also you plan to reduce the amount become a leader in wind energy. of carbon dioxide entering the Wind turbines have provided atmosphere from the mining farmers with a consistent source and burning of coal and oil for of income on low agriculture energy? Do you know that when and oil lands, allowing families plants go through photosyntheto maintain their properties. In sis, the process to produce sugars 2016, 12 percent of Texas’ energy using energy from the sun, they came from wind power. A short take carbon dioxide from the three hours west of Dallas, in atmosphere and use it to create Sweetwater, Texas is one of the @naimajeannette
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largest wind farms in the state and turbines are found on the escarpment habitat to the north of us. Wind turbines surround us, almost as much as oil does. Later in 2017, Dallas will be home to the first expansion of TreeHouse stores, “the future of home improvement focused on making your home healthy, sustainable, and beautiful.” TreeHouse is one of the first retail partners for the Tesla wall, according to TreeHouse CEO and co-founder Jason Ballard. The Tesla wall is an affordable battery pack (energy storage system) that can reside in your home working in collaboration with solar panels to provide sustainable energy. TreeHouse’s goal is to make green building the culture, and not just for environmentalists. Tesla vehicles are sleek and sought after by people from all walks of life will be as TreeHouse designs and projects. I cannot wait to see what their store has to offer! North Texas is also home to Earth Day Texas, the “world’s largest annual forum for sharing the latest initiatives, discoveries, research, innovations, policies and corporate practices that are reshaping our world.” Republican Trammell S. Crow founded the event demonstrating it’s not only
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK by Stella Wilder
The coming week will give many precisely what they think they want, but care must be taken at all times because what one thinks one wants isn't necessarily what one really wants. The sometimes-vast difference between the two is, in fact, the lesson to be learned. Further, the question of need is sure to arise toward midweek, and the difference between wanting and needing will appear in alarming clarity to those who are able to see it. Choosing to respond to that reality may prove a pivotal moment for anyone with the emotional flexibility to face the truth. Indeed, the truth in all its forms will prove to be essential in almost all situations, and the willingness to face it will be a source of strength and inspiration. Some may wish they could turn the clock back so things can be the way they used to be, but despite this fantasy, everyone is aware that it simply isn't possible to make that wish come true. The sooner an individual accepts that the past is the past and cannot be revisited, the sooner he or she will be able to find meaning in the future. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You will have to perform something of a balancing act in order to make things come out as you had hoped. Others can lend a hand. (March 6-March 20) – You may choose to supplement your learning with information you get from unorthodox sources. This
benefits you in new ways. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You can get what you need just when you need it, but you mustn't expect this kind of luck to carry over to other aspects of your life. (April 5-April 19) – Focus on your priorities, and don't let anyone tell you that you're working on something that cannot pay off. You know better! TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You're in the mood for some lighthearted entertainment. Whether you choose to provide it or enjoy it is of little consequence. (May 6-May 20) – It's a good week to study the effects of your decision-making on those who don't seem to be moved by what you do. You may discover that they are very moved, after all! GEMINI (May 21-June 6) Don't head off into the sunset unless you know what you are going to encounter. It's probably not “The End” just yet. (June 7-June 20) – A cryptic message will come to you via an unnamed source. You will want to get to the bottom of it before you begin to feel its peripheral effects. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You may be trying so hard to relax that you are making it impossible to do so. A new approach can make a world of difference. (July 8-July 22) – You can enjoy
something out in the open that you were once doing only in private. It's a good week to break down walls and barriers. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You can turn something occasional into something permanent, and someone who helps you make it happen can play a more prominent role. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – A glimpse into another's past will show you more about yourself than about him or her. It may be time to make a new kind of commitment. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) Someone who has underestimated you will put him- or herself at risk by exposing plans to you at a pivotal time. Make your move! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – What you say and do to and for others can teach you something about your own needs and expectations. It's time to start listening to yourself! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You've been too hard on yourself lately. This week, you'll enjoy the chance to lighten up and let your emotions calm considerably. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You may be wanting to prepare yourself for some bad news, but take care that the preparation itself doesn't usher in the news you least want to hear. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You are likely to manage your
52. Break ground 53. Ms. Bombeck 57. Breakfast pastry 58. Grazes 59. Green minerals 60. Summer forecast 61. Geologic period 62. Whirring sounds 63. Flatfish 64. Dials 66. NASA assent (hyph.) 67. Pivots 68. Yellow pigment 69. Rock band helper 70. Cold, in Cuba 72. Back from work 73. Mark the herd 74. Meditation aid 75. Norse love goddess 77. Toe coverers 78. Shelf 79. Small drums (hyph.) 82. “— the Greek” 83. Jet-speed unit 84. Took a taxi 88. Willow shoots 89. Child of Japanese immigrants 90. Good witchcraft 91. Prune 92. Au pair 93. Jet routes 94. Front of an LP 95. Bell tower 97. I, to Nero 98. Juicy pears 99. Finicky 100. Singer — Nicks 101. Fam. tree sprig 103. Live by one's — 104. Cynic's retort (2 wds.)
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105. Folly 106. Small and shiny 108. Lip cosmetic 110. Oxford omega 111. Co-founder of GE 114. Burns and Allen 115. Braga of “Kiss of the Spider Woman” 117. A laughing matter 120. Topaz or opal 121. Gathered dust 123. Marmalade chunks 125. Compass before compasses 127. Pass, as a bill 129. Shaman's quest 131. First-rate 133. Rich cake 134. “Like a Rock” singer 135. Fibber of radio 136. Fluffy quilt 137. He drove the Moors from Spain (2 wds.) 138. Hearty steak 139. Atlanta campus 140. Sorority members 141. Feels dizzy DOWN 1. Brake parts 2. Ready to go (2 wds.) 3. Sordid 4. Canal of song 5. Fine violin, briefly 6. Jane Eyre, for one 7. Nile sun god (2 wds.) 8. Like many models 9. Mouths, in biology 10. Lip- — 11. “The Rumba King”
12. Coral reefs 13. Pizza feature 14. Recurrent twitch 15. Maui neighbor 16. Nocturnal marsupial 17. Pal in Dijon 18. Fiery dance 19. Gullible person 20. — luego! 30. Chortle 32. Orchestra members 34. Cat calls 40. — Dawn Chong 42. Transvaal settlers 43. Mercury rival 44. Birch 45. Caviars 46. Turn — — ear 47. Smoke or mist 48. Gourmet mushroom 49. Ocasek of The Cars 50. Blond shade 51. Sci-fi's Jules — 52. Turned white 54. Valerie Harper role 55. Exxon mergee 56. Far from land (2 wds.) 58. Terra — 59. They may be long 62. Warning floats 63. Milan's La — 64. Large movie ape 65. Consumer advocate 67. “— fightin' words!” 68. Dik-dik's cousin 69. Milkmaid beloved of Krishna 71. Regularly 73. Makes public 74. Pilgrimage site
76. — Calhoun of oaters 77. Scent finders 78. Cagney's partner 79. Firmed up 80. Missouri tributary 81. A king of Crete 82. Galvanizes 83. Thick of things 85. Pimiento holder 86. Actress — Day 87. Fencing needs 89. Bad, as weather 90. Gets hip, with “up” 93. Burglar's “key” 94. Periscope sites 95. Part of CST 96. Briefcase item 98. Safari leader 99. Narrow inlet (var.) 100. — Hawkins Day 102. ABC rival 105. Tailors, at times 107. Goddess who gave Easter its name 108. Type of dive 109. — -woolsey 110. Went fast 111. Discharge 112. First-magnitude star 113. Insect stage 114. Ragu rival 115. Lose traction 116. Autumn flower 117. Strength 118. Prior to 119. Has to have 122. Large volume 124. Blueprint, briefly 126. Painted tinware 128. One hundred yrs. 130. 1900, in old Rome 132. Sugarloaf locale
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smart business to be green, but also that with over 130,000 visitors in 2016 there is interest in a green future for North Texas. This year Earth Day Texas is at Fair Park from April 19-23. Find out more at earthdaytx.org. Sustainable foundation blocks are in Texas, but our current Texas senators, who are supposed to represent all Texans in Washington D.C., do not represent any of these views. In recent weeks, both senator’s offices have been flooded with voicemails, calls and emails from Texans voicing their opinions. Both Texas senators voted yes for Pruitt. We need to continue to use our voices to make sure our senators are speaking for the people they represent. Are you concerned with the future of the EPA? Concerned about the amount of carbon dioxide entering our atmosphere? Give our senators a call: Call Sen. Ted Cruz at (202) 224-5922; press 1 to leave a message or use cruz.senate.gov. Call Sen. John Cornyn at (202) 224-2934; press 2 to leave a message or use cornyn.senate.gov. Naïma Jeannette is a freelance writer, teacher and conservationist. Email her at naimajeannette@gmail.com or Tweet her @ naimajeannette. Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. personal affairs better than your business dealings. Selfknowledge will help you excel in certain areas. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – What you most want can surely come to pass, but you must be ready to do some difficult things in ways that might be considered unorthodox. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You have been making a great many plans, but you run the risk of seeing them co-opted by someone who has been working against you. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You cannot afford to sell yourself short. You must take a good, hard look at what you have to offer, then assess its worth honestly. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You've been trying to listen to the messages you are sending yourself, but something always gets in the way. You know what it is. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You're being told one thing, but your instincts are telling you something quite different. Given the choice, you must believe your gut in this issue. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You've trusted your ambition all this time, but you may soon realize that you've bitten off more than you can chew. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – Someone is trying to hold you back — for safety reasons, perhaps — but you know that the time is right to take a chance and risk it all!
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MOVIE TRAILER
UNCLE BARKY’S BITES
By Chic DiCiccio
By Ed Bark
It’s difficult to tell what’s more shocking about “Get Out”: the brilliant racial satire disguised as horror or the fact that this multi-layered piece of filmmaking genius Photos courtesy of Universal Pictures comes from Jordan Peele, half of the Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams star in "Get Out." Comedy Central stars known as Key & Peele. Going any further with what’s If Peele ever decides to bail on in store for Chris would ruin the seccomedy (fingers crossed he doesn’t), it’s ond half of “Get Out,” which is truly safe to assume that this first-time direc- shocking and directed with flair for tor has nowhere to go but up. Working maximum thrills. There is no doubt from a script he claims was inspired that Peele has studied horror and his by the 2008 presidential election, Peele eye for unique jumpy scares and slowbrilliantly skewers every racial stereoburn terror is on full display. It’s truly type and aims to make every audience hard to believe that this is his first time member (mostly white folks) as undirecting a full-length film, and one comfortable as possible, with all theater scene is flat-out Kubrick-like, down to chairs squirming far before the bloody, the set design and camera angles. ghastly conclusion. But horror almost takes a backDaniel Kaluuya plays Chris, a seat to the inspired greatness of Peele’s smart, successful photographer who has screenplay. He’s managed to create been dating Rose (Allison Williams) for something that isn’t offensive or infour months. It’s about time for Chris to sulting, but filled with harsh truth. meet Rose’s parents, who she has neComedy also gets involved in “Get glected to tell that Chris is black. When Out,” with nearly all of it supplied Chris brings this up, Rose assures him by Chris’ best friend, Rod (Lil Rel that her uber-liberal parents won’t have Howery). Peele even throws in some a problem with it by saying that her dad stereotyping with Rod, as he shouts “would have voted for Obama a third warnings like “Don’t go in that house!” time,” as if that’s a racism cure-all. or “I told you so!” to Chris. From the second that Chris is in The actors involved all put in top Rose’s parent’s house, things are amiss. notch performances, with Jones in Her father, Dean (Bradley Whitford), particular being full-out crazy in a tells Chris an anecdote about his own “Clockwork Orange” kind of way. Peele father racing Jesse Owens while her has given Daniel Kaluuya a meaty role psychiatrist mom, Missy (Catherine filled with nuance and depth which Keener), offers to hypnotize him to help perfectly translates to screen. By the him quit smoking. Rose’s clearly unhour mark, everyone should be ready stable brother, Jeremy (Caleb Landry to scream the film’s title at Kaluuya. Jones), asks Chris if he’s into MMA His calmness and overall screen presfighting and claims that with his “geence makes it impossible not to root for netic makeup,” he could be “a beast.” him. In an effort to up the discomfort If anything, the only flaw in “Get factor, Dean and Missy’s houseworkers Out” is that Peele has almost too much are two exceptionally odd black people, to say. One particularly emotional Georgina and Walter (Betty Gabriel moment is edited in with perhaps the and Marcus Henderson), who freak freakiest moment of the movie and Chris out every time he seems them. it lessens the impact of each. In time, There’s a scene in which Chris sneaks Peele will learn that some things need outside for a smoke and these two are to stand on their own, but there is no just as creepy as Rose’s family. doubt that this is a filmmaker ready for Since Peele has already tackled greatness. blind racism and the ugliness of in“Get Out” is satire tricked up as dentured servitude, why stop there? horror or vice versa. While modern He puts Chris in the middle of a party schlock horror goes for gore and cheap, where every attendee is an old white uninspired scares, Peele has created person who treats him like a zoo exhib- a throwback to when all horror was it. They pepper him with unbelievably meant as social commentary. This racist questions, all with smiles on their debut is so fantastic that it should be faces as if they are saying “Look how tough not to eagerly anticipate what racist I’m not.” Jordan Peele does next.
Winter’s annual “awards season” has nearly run its course, save for the big one. The 89th annual Oscars, with Jimmy Kimmel hosting, will take up all of Sunday night on ABC. They also give Uncle Barky another chance to revisit a category that isn’t included yet: Oscar nominees and past winners who first came to fame via a television series. First a few ground rules. This does not include actors or actresses who appeared on TV but didn’t make a lasting mark. Last year’s Best Actor winner, Leonardo DiCaprio, doesn’t quite qualify because he appeared in only the final season of “Growing Pains” as the recurring Luke Brower. But George Clooney, who has no nominations this time around, very much qualifies after first becoming a big deal on NBC’s “ER” as pediatrician Doug Ross. To date he has a total of four acting nominations, including a lone win in the supporting category for “Syriana.” Another caveat: Viola Davis, a favorite to win this year’s Best Supporting Actress trophy for “Fences,” is best known to many as the star of ABC’s ongoing “How to Get Away with Murder.” But she received two Oscar nominations, in 2009 for “Doubt” and 2012 for “The Help,” before joining “HTGAWM.” So she doesn’t make the cut. Two of this year’s nominees are legitimate qualifiers, though. Michelle Williams was the least noted among the four principal stars of the now defunct WB network’s “Dawson’s Creek.” James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson received appreciably more publicity.
Peele nailed racial satire in ‘Get Out’
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dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $125, available at eventbrite.com. This week, however, the party will not end on Sunday, because Fat Tuesday, Feb. 28, is when the actual festivities commence. Beginning at 4 p.m. in the Foundation Room at the House of Blues, the Downtown Dallas Mardi Gras Experience takes off, with DJs, free beads and complimentary food for the first to arrive — don’t forget your masquerade mask! Also at 4, the Texas-Sized Fat Tuesday party at Gas Monkey Bar will begin its 11th annual celebration. At 5 p.m. on Tuesday, attend The Big Bead Bash at Gator’s Dallas. Being a Cajun restaurant, it should be assumed that this bash would have the biggest beads in Dallas, which they claim, along with prizes for whoever thinks they can top theirs. They will also have party favors and specials on crawfish and hurricanes. And at 6 p.m., the Eberhard will kickoff their Fat Tuesday celebration with the SEC Club, hosting their first Mardi Gras party. Admission is $10 and includes free appetizers, beads and a fully decked-out party with Nola-inspired drinks. More parties to attend on Fat Tuesday include Phat Tuesday featuring Mystikal at Truth Nightclub; Fat Tuesday at the Ragin’ Crab, with lots of seafood and free live music; and there will also be parties ringing through the city at The Grapevine Bar, The Rustic, Idle Rich. UPTOWN cont'd from page 1
But it’s Williams who’s had the have gone on to bigger screens? big career since then. Her Best Yes, I think it would. Tom Hanks, Supporting Actress nomination former co-star of ABC’s “Bosom for “Manchester By the Sea” is Buddies,” had been the kingpin in Williams’ fourth, following previthis category for years, with two ous nominations for “Brokeback Best Actor wins and an overall Mountain, Blue Valentine” and five nominations. But he hasn’t “My Week with Marilyn.” She been an Oscar finalist since 2001 hasn’t won yet, and likely won’t for “Cast Away.” this time either. But Williams’ forSally Field, who recovered mer co-stars on “Dawson’s Creek” from starring roles in both “The have a grand total of zero Oscar Flying Nun” and “Gidget,” is also nominations. high on the list with Best Actress Now let’s get to an actor who wins for “Norma Rae” and “Places has a chance to really move up in the Heart,” plus an additional on the all-time list of ex-TV stars nomination in 2013 as a supportwho’ve become prominent Oscar ing actress in “Lincoln.” players. Denzel Washington first But no former TV star has made his mark in the 1980s as done what Washington might do Dr. Phillip Chandler on — win three Oscars. So he vaults NBC’s “St. Elsewhere.” to the very top with a win Sunday He remained with the night. series for all six seasons One more thing: In later before winning his first years, Oscar also has been bullAcademy Award in 1990 ish on TV stars as hosts. Kimmel for a supporting role in is the latest, but the late Johnny “Glory.” Carson performed these duties Twelve years later, five times. Since 1995, when Ed Bark Washington received David Letterman presided for his an Oscar in the Lead only time, Oscar hosts with TV Actor category for “Training Day,” pedigrees have also included Jon which now is a pretty crappy new Stewart (twice), Ellen DeGeneres CBS series. He’s also been nom(twice), Seth MacFarlane, Neil inated five other times, includPatrick Harris and now Kimmel. ing this year for “Fences.” Casey Enjoy the show. Affleck had been the early favorite in the Lead Actor category for his Ed Bark, who runs the TV performance in “Manchester By website unclebarky.com, is a curthe Sea.” But Washington recentrent board member of the Press ly won the Screen Actors Guild Club of Dallas. trophy in this category, and momentum has been building for him. So I’m picking him to win in what would be only a mild upset at this point. If Washington takes home the Oscar, would his three wins and total of seven nominations put him at the Photo courtesy of ABC very top of this list of former TV stars who Jimmy Kimmel hosts the 89th Oscars on ABC.
TRAVEL
Taking rural route to New York farm
By Michael Wald
three days at a farmhouse in the little town of Earlton. Along the way you pass rural towns with When people think of New such quaint names as Climax York, they think of the Big Apple, and Coxsachie. The route is well New York City, but New York served by a two-lane highway with is also home to a great rural life ample rest stops along the way. worth exploring. I started from Drive a mere one Newark airport and and one-half hours north drove about 30 minutes of the center of The City until I reached the New and you’re smack dab in York State border. From the Catskill Mountains there it was about two with its farms, ski resorts, more hours to my desand rich history. tination. As I drove, I Michael Wald wanted to stop along the You have a choice of two roads. One folway at each of the many lows the Hudson River on the roadside markers of historical sites East side and is favored by people of Revolutionary War significance. living in The City. Along this road Google navigation worked like you’ll find many of the weekend a charm, directing me through getaways of the rich and famous. winding rural roads once I left the The other road runs roughly highway, reaffirming my awe of along the west side of the Hudson modern technology. Don’t make River where some of the poorest the mistake I did. Concerned communities in New York State about how long it would take to are. I chose this road. I stayed reach the farmhouse, I headed
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there directly. Instead, plan to include stops along the way when the history of the region draws your attention. The farmhouse had been listed on Airbnb. I didn’t know exactly what to expect, especially since I visited during the Christmas holiday break. I feared getting stuck in snow on the way, but during my stay the temperature hovered at a low of freezing, just right for snow flurries. Once at the farm, there was a lot to occupy the youngsters in my party. They got a chance to ride ponies, feed sheep and goats, and get fresh eggs each morning from the many chicken coups. The total quiet took a bit of getting used to, as did the absence of good internet — there was only enough connectivity to text and for an occasional phone call to get through. Adults had to unwind, spending TRAVEL cont'd on page 9
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BAR-B-Q Aloha Hawaiian Barbecue 5601 Lemmon, A-1 214-521-8868 Big Al’s Smokehouse Barbecue 3125 Inwood Rd. 214-350-9445 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2324 McKinney Ave. 469-248-3149 Katy Trail Ice House 3127 Routh St. 214-468-0600 Peggy Sue Bar-B-Q 6600 Snider Plaza 214-987-9188 Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-352-2752 BARS, PUBS & TAVERNS 6th Street Bar / Uptown 3005 Routh St. 214-965-0962 Big Al’s McKinney Ave. Tavern 2907 McKinney Ave. 214-969-1984 British Beverage Co. 2800 Routh St., #115 214-922-8220 The Corner Bar & Grill
4830 McKinney 214-219-8002 The Ginger Man - Uptown 2718 Boll St. 214-754-8771 The Idle Rich Pub 2614 McKinney Ave. 214-965-9926 Nickel and Rye 2523 McKinney Ave. 214-389-2120 The Quarter Bar 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0106 Time Out Tavern 5101 W. Lovers Ln. 214-956-9522 Uptown Pub & Grill 3605 McKinney 214-522-5100 Windmill Lounge 5320 Maple Ave. 214-443-7818 BREAKFAST AND/OR LUNCH Bailey’s Cafe 2525 Inwood Rd., #123 214-350-9445 Original Pancake House 2900 Lemmon Ave. 214-528-7215 4343 W. NW Hwy,#375 214-351-2012 Two Sisters 3111-C Monticello 214-526-1118 BURGERS, DELI & SANDWICHES Blues Burgers 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-750-9100 BGR – The Burger Joint 3001 Knox St., #108 469-941-4471 Burger House 6913 Hillcrest 214-361-0370 Chip’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 4530 W. Lovers Ln. 214-691-2447 East Hampton Sandwich Co. 6912 Snider Plaza 214-363-2888 Gazeebo Burgers 5950 Royal Ln. 214-368-3344 Goff’s Hamburgers
6401 Hillcrest 214-520-9133 Great American Hero 4001 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-2070 Hunky’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 3930 Cedar Springs 214-522-1212 Jake’s Hamburgers 2702 McKinney, #101 214-754-8001 Jersey Mike’s Subs 3001 Knox St. 214-520-7827 5301 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-7611 8411 Preston Rd., #118 214-691-7827 Mooyah Burger 6713 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-987-2666 Potbelly Sandwich Shop 5921 Forest Ln., #100 972-392-7771 Smashburger 4235 W. NW Hwy, #100 972-220-1222 Snuffer’s 8411 Preston Rd, #112 214-265-9911 Subway – SMU area 6935 Hillcrest 214-444-9068 Village Burger – West Village 3699 McKinney 214-443-9998 Wild About Harry’s – Katy Trail Serving up Harry’s mother's recipe of creamy frozen custard in many flavors made daily, award-winning hot dogs & a friendly atmosphere, Harry's has become the place to eat and relax for everyone. Open: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., 7 days a week. www.wildaboutharrys.com 3113 Knox St. 214-520-3113 CHINESE Howard Wang’s China Grill 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-954-9558 4343 N.W. Hwy, #345 214-366-1606
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megan@thelyonsshare.org “I am going to start a new exercise routine next month, so I’ll start my diet then, too.” “I already ate a donut for breakfast, so this day is ruined — I might as well eat a burger and fries for lunch.” “This is a splurge meal, so I’ll get dessert, too!” How many times have you uttered a stateMegan Lyons ment like that? The “black and white mentality” is omnipresent — and very tempting — when it comes to our health. We often think we need to be perfect, and assume that if we are not, it is not worth trying at all. If we think about it rationally, though, this mentality makes no sense. Your body craves a salad even more after you finish a donut than it would if you had enjoyed a vegetable-filled omelet for breakfast. It needs the added nutrients to keep your body functioning properly and help process the added sugar from the treat. The “black and white mentality” is a major reason why the diet industry is a financial behemoth. So often, we feel that we are not doing enough unless we embark upon an ultra-restrictive diet, combined with a 10-days-perweek exercise plan and a handful of “magic” supplements. Fad diets
or promising advertisements may promise that if we make radical changes, we will experience great results, but if any one of these worked permanently, there wouldn’t be a market for all the others. The existence of such a big diet industry itself proves that radical diets just do not work. A big reason for this is that we cannot expect the drastic changes we make to stick with us for the long-term. By focusing on small, sustainable changes, and taking the time to make them lifestyle habits instead of short-term restrictions, I help my clients get results that last. We find the perfect shade of gray: somewhere between the black (carefree and unhealthy) and white (restriction and deprivation). Sure, gray not be as sexy or marketable, but I assure you that it works. You can find the perfect shade of gray on your own. Simply identify one way that your “black and white mentality” may be standing in the way of your goals, and move towards the gray. Here are a few ideas: • The “I can’t have that” attitude: If you resolve to never again have a bite of sugar in your life, you may last a week or two before feeling so deprived that you binge on a pint of Ben & Jerry’s or a sleeve of Oreos. Instead, how about allowing yourself a healthier treat a few nights per week? Try a square of dark chocolate with a mug of herbal tea, a blended frozen banana (it tastes like ice cream!), or a date stuffed with almond butter and a few chocolate
time building a fire in the wood-burning stove that heated the entire converted barn that slept six, had a full bath and ample kitchen. Cooking delicious meals with vegetables fresh from the farm’s garden is nice during growing months. During the winter a 10-minute car ride to town was necessary to find a grocery store, get good cell signal, and eat out. Even the small city nearby had a McDonald’s, Subway and Best Western, but there was only one gas station. The nice thing is the stores are stocked with locally produced products, along with familiar brands. For a day trip, you can drive 45 minutes to cross to the western side of the Hudson River and visit the upscale side of the Hudson, where you will find excellent antique stores, coffee houses, restaurants and towns served by Amtrak. The merchants told me that development has been occurring fast. For some reason, people who formerly lived in Brooklyn or who escape Brooklyn for weekends form much of the recent growth, bidding up prices on fancy new housing and updated 19th century structures. The experience taught me a lot about rural life. I personally found it hard to disconnect, but realize it’s a good thing to do when you live a frenetic lifestyle.
chips. • The “I’ll hit the gym every day” attitude: Just like New Year’s Resolutioners, if you try to hit the gym every day, you’ll likely wind up injured or burned out. Instead, how about working out at the gym three times per week and going for three additional walks in the neighborhood? Sure, you’ll get in fewer sessions in the first few weeks than you would have otherwise, but your membership will not be a distant memory after the first monthly payment passes. Long-term consistency far outweighs a one-time burst of enthusiasm when it comes to your fitness. • The “it’s a cheat meal” attitude: I am certainly not suggesting that you can never take your eye off the nutrition ball, but the idea of a “cheat meal” sets you up for failure, in my opinion. If you want to enjoy some sweet potato fries one night, give yourself permission and don’t feel guilty about it … but don’t add on the onion rings and ice cream sundae just because you’ve already deemed it a “cheat meal.” Always make the healthiest decisions you can without feeling overly deprived or restricted, and your willpower will last far longer. Megan Lyons is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, owner of The Lyons’ Share Wellness and author of “Start Here: 7 Easy, DietFree 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.
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COFFEE & SPECIALTIES Drip Coffee Co. 4343 W. Lovers Ln. 214-599-7800 Oak Lawn Coffee 2720 Oak Lawn 214-219-5511 Sip Stir Cafe 3800 McKinney, #180 214-443-9100 Starbucks 2801 Allen St., #180 214-965-9696 3216 Knox St. 214-520-2273 4343 W. NW Hwy. 214-654-0704 Union Coffee Shop 5622 Dyer St. 214-242-9725 ECLECTIC Angela’s Cafe 7979 Inwood Rd. 214-904-8122 Black-Eyed Pea 3857 Cedar Springs 214-521-4580 Bread Winners Café & Bakery 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-4940 5560 W. Lovers, #260 214-351-3339 Buzzbrews 4334 Lemmon Ave. 972-521-4334 Café Brazil 3847 Cedar Springs. 214-461-8762 Café Express 5600 W. Lovers, #109 214-352-2211 Denny’s 2030 Market Ctr. Blvd. 214-749-6215 Dick’s Last Resort 2211 N. Lamar, #100 214-747-0001
Eden Rest. & Pastries 4416 W. Lovers Ln. Henry’s Majestic 4900 McKinney Ave. Lucky’s Cafe 3531 Oak Lawn The Rustic 3656 Howell St. Stoneleigh P 2926 Maple Ave.
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ETHIOPIAN Dallul 2515 Inwood Rd, #117 214-353-0805 FRENCH Rise No 1 Salon de Souffle 5360 W. Lovers, #220 214-366-9900 Toulouse Café & Bar 3314 Knox St. 214-520-8999 Whisk Crepes Café 1888 Sylvan Ave. 469-353-9718 GERMAN Kuby’s Sausage House 6601 Snider Plaza 214-363-2231 GREEK Greek Isles 5934 Royal Ln. Little Greek 9665 N. Central Exwy.
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Minimally invasive muscle sparing hip replacement
By Dr. Don Hohman dhohman@gdortho.com
The minimally invasive muscle sparing direct anterior approach (DAA) to the hip was initially described in the 19th century and has been used sporadically for total hip arthroplasty/replacement (THA). In the past decade, enthusiasm for the approach has been reintroDr. Hohman duced because of increased demand for minimally invasive techniques. New surgical instruments and tables designed specifically for use with the DAA for THA have made the approach more accessible to hip arthritis patients who are in need of total hip replacement. The goal of this approach is to hopefully perform surgery that results in less muscle damage and pain as well as rapid recovery. Traditionally, elective total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been done with one of two approaches, direct lateral or posterior. Several years ago, in conjunction with increased demand from the general public for minimally invasive surgery, other approaches began to receive more attention and be used more frequently for performing these common procedures. Some of these approaches have had very high complication rates and, fortunately, only limited use. The direct anterior approach (DAA) to the hip appears to have sustained its popularity. The approach is unique in that it takes advantage of a
natural interval between two muscles. There are no muscles which are removed from the bones, and the operation is performed between these muscles in order to implant the total hip components. This is important because there may be less muscle damage and pain as well as rapid recovery after hip arthroplasty. Most U.S. surgeons’ familiarity with the approach is limited, but these possible improved outcomes have generated powerful interest in the DAA. Additional benefits to this approach include the opportunity to avoid what is known as hip precautions following the total hip replacement. Hip precautions are activity restrictions as well as positioning limitations which traditional total hip replacement patients must follow for the remainder of their life with the hip replacement in order to avoid dislocation of the hip. Anterior hip replacement patients are not required to follow such precautions and the risk of dislocation with this approach is one of the lowest reported in the medical literature. For additional educational information and several patient testimonials please feel free to view Dr Hohman’s YouTube site or review the information available on Facebook. Donald Hohman, MD, is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in joint replacements of the hip and knee. He completed his specialty training at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital of the Harvard Medical School-Boston, Mass. If you have any further questions please feel free to utilize the educational material provided on the website gdortho. com, or his office can be reached at 214-252-7039.
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Royal China 6025 Royal Ln., #201 Wang’s Chinese Café 6033 Luther Ln.
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You can count on Kyle Igneczi, who transformed himself into the transgender German rock star Hedwig Schmidt at UP a couple of years ago, to demonstrate his own impressive range. Patrons can look forward to 30 Divas’ song and dance performances including recent Broadway hits and revivals like “Sister Act,” “Waitress,” “Young Frankenstein” and “Addams Family.” “West Side Story,” “The Sound of Music” and “Gigi” mellow out the sound. Kevin Gunter is musical director performing arrangements by Adam C. Wright with choreography by Jeremy Dumont. The evening will feature a gallery of more than 75 auction items, including theatre tickets, restaurant gift certificates, hotel stays, artwork and more. A light dessert reception follows each performance. The production runs March 2 - 5, with shows at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Performances are at the Kalita Humphreys Theatre, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. (at Blackburn Street). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit uptownplayers.org or call 214-219-2718.
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FITNESS
MULL IT OVER
The current signal is fuzzy By David Mullen
Try this trending ‘Nourish Bowl’
Add protein. Protein is important for supporting your fitness progress, in addition to What you eat will make providing you with usable eneror break your fitness results, so gy to power your day. Be sure to if you aren’t happy with your vary the protein that you choose current body then I’ll bet that from time to time. your diet could use some imChoose from: provement. I realize that finding • Egg the time to cook and eat healthy • Beans meals is a challenge for many • Lentils of my clients, and so I’d like to • Fish introduce you to the Nourish • Chicken Bowl. • Beef What is a Nourish Bowl? • Pork It’s a simple Add healthy fat. meal that It’s vital that your diet consists of be rich in healthy fats so greens, prodon’t skip this category! tein, healthy Healthy fats help to keep fat, veggies, you satiated; a benefit healthy carbs that will pay off in fewer and various calories consumed over Turner Cavender the long haul. No more flavor adds. A Nourish Bowl energy crashes in the could be enjoyed for any meal afternoon! of the day, is quick to assemble, Choose from: and is the perfect alternative to • Avocado high calorie take-out meals. • Nuts Build your own Nourish • Seeds Bowl. Below are the ingredient • Olive oil categories that make up a suc• Olives cessful Nourish Bowl. Select Add veggies. Colorful, one item from each category to vibrant, organic, seasonal vegcustomize your very own meal. etables become the star of this Start with greens. A meal. Take time to chop or dice healthy serving of daily greens your fresh veggies into a pleasis essential for good health, and ing size before adding to your so our Nourish Bowl always bowl. begins here. Your greens may be Choose from: cooked or raw, whichever you • Zucchini are in the mood for. • Bell Peppers Choose from: • Cucumber • Spinach • Tomatoes • Kale • Cauliflower • Collards • Radish • Arugula • Snap Peas • Romaine • Cabbage • Micro Greens • Carrots • Sprouts • Parsnips • Mustard Greens • Any other veggie of your • Swiss Chard choice
By Turner Cavender turner@dallasfbbc.com
david@katytrailweekly.com In 1975, I was the voice of the Oakland Athletic League football games on Focus Cable in Oakland, Calif. I was 16-years-old. The San Francisco/Oakland market, number six in the country, had clear channel broadcasting because of the advent of the Sutro Tower, built in 1973 and sat above the Twin Peaks in “The City” sending an uninterrupted television signal throughout the Bay Area. I was a senior in high school and part of a citywide broadcasting endeavor for Oakland high school students. KDOL was established under my mentor Mike Winters, and were granted a cable access channel on Focus Cable. “Party on Wayne!” “Party on Garth!” KGO was the ABC affiliate in San Francisco and, at the time, was the number one rated television station in America. They started “Happy Talk” on the evening news, where anchors Van Amberg and Jerry Jensen, weatherman Pete Giddings and sportscaster John O’Reilly would interface and tell jokes and laugh. It was blasphemy for a news broadcast. These were the days of Walter Cronkite, John Chancellor and Howard K. Smith. They had a 50 share in the market, unheard of in local news and set the bar for all local news from that point on. The station donated a used van, two used cameras and nonstate of the art video recorder to KDOL. In a city of nearly 400,000 people, Oakland had less than 4,000 cable subscribers. Why would you pay for TV stations that you could already get? There was no HBO. There was no ESPN. Showtime had just come on the air, primary with erotic (M for mature) aerobics
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videos. Do you want to pay $4.99 a month to see city council meeting or a teen that had just gotten over puberty doing a local high school football game? We would tape the 2:30 p.m. game of the week, go back to the studio at Jack London Square by 6 p.m., edit on our archaic equipment and broadcast at 7 p.m. Oakland high school players would gather at the one house in the neighborhood that had cable and watch me do the game. Tower of Power’s “Squib Cakes” was our opening theme. I did a game where powerhouse Oakland High played anemic Oakland Tech. But Tech had a running back named Ricky Henderson who returned two kickoffs back for touchdowns, ran for more than 100 yards and broke a 29-game losing streak. Henderson’s mom — who had cable and ended up with a houseful of players that night — insisted that he play baseball. He is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and that football moment on Focus Cable is in his autobiography. The point of all this is that cable — and later satellite TV — obviously matured with the emergence of movie, nature, cooking and comedy channels and sports. Especially ESPN. Cable television exploded with ESPN as the leading force. Yes, they started out with Australian Rules Football, bowling and an occasional NHL game, but they
always touted themselves as the “World-Wide Leader in Sports” and did they ever deliver. It pays to be first. In 1979, ESPN came into 1.4 million homes. SportsCenter became a must watch late night show, peaking when Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann anchored “The Big Show.” Chris Berman’s baseball nicknames were fresh at the time. They made the NFL Draft a made-for-TV event. ABC (later part of Walt Disney) bought ESPN in 1984 and provided resources to dominate the sports television market, to the point where they bought expensive properties like NFL “Monday Night Football,” Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association to the tune of $7.3 billion and started multiple channel extensions. By 2015, 81 percent of all televisions in America had ESPN. How the mighty have fallen. Because of constant programming changes for the worse, like instilling a left-wing attitude into their broadcasts, giving air times to blowhards like Stephan A. Smith and Skip Bayless (who recently left to join Fox Sports) and blatantly jamming the NBA (and their attitude) down viewers throats, subscribership and ratings are hemorrhaging at ESPN. The network has become LeBron James MULL cont'd on page 11
Add healthy carbohydrates. Wholesome carbohydrates are important for maintaining that pep of energy in your step, so be sure to include a serving of one of the following in your bowl. Choose from: • Quinoa • Sweet Potato • Brown or Wild Rice • Beans • Corn • Peas Finish with flavor addons. Here’s where you could really let your creativity shine by adding your favorite fresh herbs or dressings to increase the flavor and enjoyment of the bowl. Choose from: • Chopped fresh herbs • Dried herbs • Homemade dressing • Homemade sauce • Vinegar • Hummus • Lemon juice Enjoy as you get your creative juices flowing and begin to design and relish in Nourish Bowls of your own creation. Don’t forget to get your fitness on by exercising three to five times each week. Remember that for your workout to be effective it must be challenging, progressive and consistent. If you aren’t yet one of my amazing clients, but you’ve thought about it, reach out to me today. I’d love to hear from you and to get your fitness routine dialed in for maximum results!
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.”
AUTOMOBILITY
Drop. Dead. Gorgeous.
By David Boldt
djboldt@sbcglobal.net My first recollection of a Rolls was via television, where actor Gene Barry, playing detective Amos Burke, appeared in “Burke’s Law.” At about the same time I was reading author Ralph Stein’s descriptive of Rolls-Royce in his coffee table tome “The Great Cars.” The TV series spoke, of course, to the car’s opulence and – by extension — celebrity, while Mr. Stein’s reporting cenDavid Boldt tered on the car’s engineering and (even then) historic durability. Either way, Rolls-Royce etched an indelible impression. Of course, when the Rolls-Royce Phantom passes — even on Lemmon Avenue, home to Rolls-Royce Motorcars Dallas — you take a second look. This is the Queen E of the lineage; think of the smaller Ghost — certainly no slouch, and certainly no Town Car — as Abbey Road, while the Phantom is Westminster Abbey. With production slated to end as 2016 drew to a close we were given the chance to drive the Drophead Coupe. It was a Magical Motoring Tour. Dropping the Drophead requires just a touch of a button. And for climates where you can enjoy open-top motoring most months of the year, a Drophead Coupe is a no-brainer. In Southern California you can drive through Newport Beach or down Rodeo Drive with the top down during most of a 12-month calendar, whereas in Texas it might be one-fourth of that. But behind the wheel of a Drophead Coupe the experience is absolutely sublime; you’re of the day but not really in the day, cocooned in a way that is fully 180 degrees removed from the cacophony that normally accompanies droptop motoring. Inside, the Drophead’s cabin is indulgent, but not — thankfully — self-indulgent. In fact, we were surprised by the obvious restraint in its design and execution. (Mr. Trump might dub it “sad.”) The leather won’t be confused with anyone’s MB-Tex, and both the white instrument dials and the black stained ash dash were delightful to view and contemplate. Until — that is — we take a look at the sticker, discovering the white dials are $8500 and the ash is $8350. In working-class terms, either figure will get you a Sportster, while the combined figure will buy you a Fat Boy. But then, when did we last see a Phantom at an IHOP? I’m not sure we saw tangible evidence of Reagan’s trickle-down economics in the ’80s, but you may see it in the construction of a Phantom Drophead Coupe. If RollsRoyce is essentially building it by hand they’ve not invested in machinery; they’ve
invested, instead, in people. And for every skilled set of hands doing the heavy lifting, there needs to be a viable apprentice program for when that older set of hands inevitably wears out. The costs associated with any Rolls are outrageous, but at least the purchase of a Phantom keeps food on dozens of tables, and roofs — presumably — over hundreds of heads. Functionally, it’s easy to imagine an evening run for Mexican, whether your destination is Taco Diner in Uptown or downtown Santa Fe. And it needn’t be just you and your spouse; you have room for a close friend and his or her partner. And while in the car, doing 40 and with roughly 90 percent of the convertible’s power still in reserve, you could talk or listen to Sirius Channel 69. That’s the Escape channel, with the Johnny Mann Singers on the playlist. If Johnny’s still around, I’ll guess he drives a Rolls. In judging its performance, our Phantom didn’t go to the drag strip, nor did it go to a strip mall. We can tell you this: you’ll never experience a power deficit while behind the wheel of a Drophead Coupe. Driving the rear wheels through an 8-speed automatic, the naturally aspirated V12 delivers 453 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque. Or, as Rolls-Royce suggested (dismissively) for decades, don’t worry about the actual numbers; the available power is more than adequate. And with that, our journey ended. But so has the almost overwhelming paranoia that goes with piloting a car costing as much as a decent home in a respectable zip code. Obviously, the almost-$600K window sticker of the as-equipped Drophead Coupe is significant, but for the target demographic, with several homes and many cars, the convertible Rolls is no step at all. If shopping at the Rolls showroom we’d be inclined to go smaller (Ghost), and with the roughly $300K not spent dabble in Ferrari, Porsche or Aston Martin. But for those with a trust fund or signing bonus, this is one mighty big bang for your mighty big buck. Boldt brings years of experience in automotive retail sales and public relations to his automotive reporting. More can be found at txGarage. com.
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FEBRUARY 24 - MARCH 2, 2017 MULL cont'd from page 10 TV and maintains an unarguable East Coast bias. Red Sox versus Yankees, anyone? The 6 p.m. (EST) SportsCenter used to draw more than one million viewers three years ago. Today, it is hovering around 500,000 viewers. They have brought in African American anchors Jemele Hill and Michael Smith to infuse a new attitude. Unfortunately, those tuning in have a better chance of seeing a rapper than a game wrap-up. Today, ESPN is losing 10,000 subscribers a day at approximately $7 per month per subscriber. Disney revenues and profits are sinking, and there is no turnaround in sight. High salaried personnel like Berman and Brent Musburger are gone, replaced by yelling announcers or short skirts. Cable emerged from humble roots linked to sports and then emerged as a communications powerhouse. Too bad that ESPN took their eye off of the ball.
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POSITIVE OPTIONS
Liposuction continues to be popular cosmetic procedure By Dr. Stephanie Beidler Teotia
requires less recovery time than most surgeries. It is important drteotia@drstephanieteotia.com that patients comply with dressings that place pressure over the Last year, liposuction was the liposuction site following the prosecond most popular cosmetic procecedure. This helps reduce swelling dure performed in the United States. and achieve a final contour in a According to the American Society of timely manner. Regardless, the Plastic Surgeons, over 222,000 lipofinal result cannot be judged until suction procedures were performed. six months after the procedure That’s a lot of removable fat. has been performed. This allows The most common liposuction time for the swelling to disaptechnique is referred to as tumescent pear and the overlying skin to liposuction. A tumescent solution Dr. Stephanie contract. is composed of saline, lidocaine (to Beidler Teotia One of the most common numb) and epinephrine (to reduce questions that patients ask is, bleeding). This solution is injected “Will my fat return?” The adipose (fat) cells into the tissue prior to suctioning away the fatty are permanently removed. However, the aditissue. pose cells that remain can expand if you have Liposuction is an outpatient procedure that
continued weight gain. It is best to have the procedure performed when you are close to your ideal weight and do not plan major physical changes, such as pregnancy. Liposuction should be used for sculpting purposes and not as a weight reduction technique. Heathy eating and exercise is the preferred method for changing the shape of your body. However, stubborn areas can be treated with liposuction with satisfying results. Before proceeding, make sure that your plastic surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Stephanie Beidler Teotia, MD is a board certified plastic surgeon who practices in the Oak Lawn/Uptown area of Dallas. Dr. Teotia can be reached at 214-823-9652 or drteotia@drstephanieteotia.com
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JOE O’S DRY CLEAN SUPER CENTER Family Owned and Operated. Great services and great prices! The true environmentally friendly dry cleaners. Tailoring services available. Serving Dallas since 1986. 3220 N. Fitzhugh Ave. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday Same day service and drive-thru service everyday.
Sergio’s is a full service neighborhood jewelry store. Amethyst is the birthstone for February The February born shall find, Sincerity and peace of mind, Freedom from passion and from care, If they, the amethyst will wear. We appraise jewelry and coins. Our specialty is Custom Designs – we use CAD software and a 3-D wax printer. We use a Laser welder for repairs on antiques, eyeglasses and other delicate items. All jewelry repair is done on site. We replace batteries and repair watches. While-you-wait repair service is available. Tue-Fri: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 170 Casa Linda Plaza SW corner of Buckner Blvd. at Garland Rd. 75218 info@sergiosjewelry.com Call ... 214-320-2007, Text ... 469-999-3338
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Art Auction David Dike Fine Art Wildman Art Framing
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