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SMU men win conference title On Saturday, Sterling Brown (26 points) and his SMU teammates cut down the nets at Moody Coliseum amid the confetti and streamers. The 103-62 victory over Memphis clinched the outright American Photo courtesy of SMU Athletic Conference (AAC) for the Mustangs men’s basketball team. The Mustangs (274, 17-1) take a 13-game winning streak into this week's AAC Tournament in Connecticut as the top seed. — Spencer Stewart
‘Fore!’ a very good cause On Monday, March 20, the Katy Trail Ice House is putting on the Third Annual Katy Trail Ice House Invitational at Gleneagles Country Club. The money raised from the event benefits Friends of the Katy Trail, the nonprofit organization responsible for maintaining the hike and bike trail that runs through Uptown and the Park Cities. Honorary chairmen are Troy Aikman and Jason Garrett. For more information, go to ktihinvitational.com. — Buddy Cramer
‘St. Pat’s Day is all Greek to me’ Amsterdam Falafelshop at 2651 Commerce St. in Deep Ellum is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a falafel and beer combo. Show your green and grab a St. Patrick’s Day special on Photo courtesy of Amsterdam Falafelshop Friday, March 17 from 11-3 a.m. which includes a small falafel and large beer for $7 or small shawarma and large beer for $8. Amsterdam Falafelshop is a mixture of different cultures and tastes and delivers the unique experience to Deep Ellum. — Paulina Pytlak
Student headed to Irving Symphony Olga Amelkina-Vera (left), a Belarus native and master’s student in the music composition program at SMU Meadows School of the Arts, has been named the 2016-17 Student Composer-in-Residence with the Irving Symphony Orchestra (ISO). Amelkina-Vera won the honor with her piece Cattywampus Rompus (Texas Tarantella), which will be featured by the ISO during its regular season concert on April 8. For more information, visit irvingsymphony. com. — Victoria Winkelman
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Uptown Girl
Celtic celebration returns to Greenville Avenue By Ryann Gordon
ryannbgordon@yahoo.com Dallas is home to one of the nation’s most extravagant (and overplayed) St. Patty’s Day celebrations. Each year, patrons and partygoers get decked out in their shamrock beads, green wigs and leprechaun costumes and march down Greenville Avenue for the St. Patrick’s parade and festival. And this Saturday, March 11, our favorite Irish holiday is back, ready to take Dallas by storm and encourage more pointless drinking than ever before. Get ready for a day of jammedpacked fun, because the festivities are starting early this St. Patty’s Day, at 8 a.m. And don’t even think about practicing your Irish goodbye — you’re not going to want to miss a single moment of the green beer chugging, whiskey-slamming good time that is St. Patty’s Day in Dallas. Beginning bright and early Saturday
morning at 8 a.m., a sea of green will take over Greenville as the 22nd Annual St. Paddy’s Day Dash sets off the Celtic celebration. There’s no better way to start the holiday than by giving back at a 5k that benefits one of our favorite
Brown to turn green The Greenville Avenue Area Business Association has announced that the 2017 Grand Marshal for the Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival will be former Dallas Chief of Police David O. Brown. local charities, North Texas Food Bank. With timed and untimed races, live music, beer, food and cash prizes, the St. Paddy’s Day Dash is your opportunity to start the day off on a philanthropic foot and give a good ol’ Irish blessing to those in need. Following the dash is the event
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Theater
History repeats itself in art on WaterTower stage
By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
When Alfred Uhry’s “Parade” premiered on Broadway in 1999, the show garnered Tony and Drama Desk wins in all the top categories including outstanding direction by Harold Prince. Uhry won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama with “Driving Miss Daisy” and an Oscar for the adapted screenplay of the same. For WaterTower Theatre’s (WTT) version of “Parade,” on stage Saturday, March 25 for one night only, the cast will tell the legendary story inspired by actual events. According to director Kelsey Leigh Ervi, “In my opinion, ‘Parade’ is composer Jason Robert Brown’s masterpiece.
I’ve always been captivated by this true story of a young man wrongfully accused of a horrific crime, and the religious persecution that amounts from his being a Brooklynborn Jew living in the Deep South. The power of the press and racial tensions of the early 20th century are helmed by a dynamic and intricate score that moves me to tears every time I hear it.” The story is about Leo Frank, a Jewish-American factory superintendent born in Cuero, Texas, who was wrongly convicted in 1913 of the murder of a 13-year-old employee, Mary Phagan. His trial and death by lynching two years later attracted national attention and became the focus of social, regional, political and racial concerns,
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WTT veterans Sarah Elizabeth Price (left) and Seth Womack (right) lead the cast of “Parade” at WaterTower Theatre March 25 for one night only. particularly regarding anti-Semitism. The director added, “I’m very excited about working with Musical Director Scott A. Eckert, and the cast
that we’ve assembled is led by Seth Womack and Sarah Elizabeth Price, both veterans of the WTT stage. I can’t WTT cont'd on page 11
The Cedars
Dallas Heritage Village hosts ‘Spring Fling: Jumbo Fun’ By Elizabeth Lenart
great outdoors as children did many years ago.” Activities include oversized Dallas Heritage Village hosts bowling on the lawn, hoops and “Spring Fling: Jumbo Fun!” on graces, checkers, dominos and Tuesday, March 14 through Friday, Scrabble. The weeklong event will March 17 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at also feature a special spring exhibit 1515 S. Harwood St. The event entitled “Log Cabins: Quilts, Houses courages children to get up, get out and Toys.” Attendees can build a log and enjoy the great outdoors with cabin and walk right in, stretch their some oversized classic games and creativity with traditional Lincoln old fashioned fun. Logs and try combining fabrics on “We wanted to do something quilt puzzles. different this year with some old “Two quilts in log cabin designs classics to encourage families to will also be on display,” Prycer said. enjoy the great outdoors, spend “There will be a rough wool version Photo courtesy of Dallas Heritage Village that would look right at home in a some memorable time together and cozy mountain cabin and a sophisjust have fun,” said Melissa Prycer, Old games for children is part of "Spring Fling." ticated silk quilt on display for the president and executive director, first time after being restored with a Dallas Heritage Village. “Kids will generous grant from the Quilter's Guild of Dallas.” love bowling with a ball as big as they are and building a train Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for children of dominoes as big as their feet and many more activities! 4-12. Children three and under are free. For more information, These fun activities also provide a wonderful incentive to put go to dallasheritagevillage.org or call 214-421-5141. down the video games and enjoy some old fashioned fun in the
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Wishing everyone a ‘dope’ day
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com The other day, I saw a young man wearing a baseball cap that read “Make America Dope Again.” Now I knew what dope meant in college, although I never inhaled. Per the Urban Dictionary, “dope” — in addition to its common marijuana reference — means “a word that has been used to describe how good something is.” Funny, but he just didn’t strike me as a Trump supporter … I was going through the drive-thru lane in my car at a major chicken fast food restaurant on Lemmon Avenue as I approached the window to get my order. While waiting, I looked through the glass and saw a blackboard that contained typical terms designed to inspire employees. “Speed.” “Quality.” “Custumer service.” Now I know the there is no “I” in team, but I also believe that there is only one “U” in customer service … The six-week long battle with the torn tendon in my “North Central Expressway finger” on my right hand is coming to an end. Many of you (OK, my mom) have followed my plight beginning with the $330 little plastic splint that was secured to my fingernail by common, run-of-the-mill Krazy Glue. Well, the whole process was not without an unbelievable story attached (so to speak). Stop me if you have heard this one, which you won’t because no one has heard such a story. So, this little splint would occasionally pop off, at which point I had to glue the top part of the plastic brace back onto my fingernail. This would happen periodically, so I decided that I would keep a bottle of Krazy Glue on my nightstand. Now I can be a bit of a violent sleeper. I have nightmares about the Atlanta
Falcons giving up a big fourth quarter lead in Super Bowl LI, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announcing the wrong Best Picture winner, spending 24 consecutive hours driving up and down Northwest Highway or seeing Vladimir Putin with his shirt off. Well, one morning I woke up and my left hand was stuck to my nightstand. Apparently, I had rolled over, flailed my left arm and knocked the David Mullen cap off my Krazy Glue bottle creating a Lake Huron-sized puddle of permanent bonding solution. And then somehow – while sound asleep – I stuck my hand in it with my palm facing me. Imagine what went through my mind when I woke up to the sight of my left hand stuck to my nightstand. I know that acetate is the only known antidote for freeing one’s hand from a nightstand, but that bottle was inconveniently located in my kitchen. My first thought was that I would have to drag my nightstand into the kitchen, pour acetate all over my nightstand and hopefully find freedom. But that was not feasible, because that would require moving my glass lamp, alarm clock and copy of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace from my nightstand. Not to mention emptying the drawer with 27 useless remote controls. I had no alternative but to gut it out. I slowly started to lift my hand from the sea of liquid security. I could hear my skin ripping. I was reminded of Steve Carell getting bikini-waxed in “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.” Turns out, it was more the varnish ripping. After
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five minutes, I had set myself free with limited damage to my hand – just a glaze of glue that would linger for days – but with major damage to my previously pristine nightstand. I would say “Let that be a lesson,” but there is no way that would ever happen to anyone else … From the useless information department: The net worth of the FOX Sports Super Bowl LI announcing team of Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews and Chris Myers is approximately $65 million. The net worth of Super Bowl LI halftime entertainer Lady Gaga is $275 million. It pays more to have “Little Monsters” than monster ratings … Elementary through high school students continue to fail in the classroom. According to William
Klemm, professor of neuroscience at Texas A&M and author of Teach Your Kids How To Learn, it comes down to seven basics learning skills. They are: wanting to learn; having the ability for intense attention and focus; knowing how to organize information; strategic capabilities for reducing confusion when you don’t understand new ideas; using established principles and methods for making memorization easier and more reliable; problem-solving skills; and creativity. I am not sure that a kindergartener will comprehend his basic instincts, but it does make some sense. Now if they could just put those seven principles in a video game … Speaking of basic instincts, Sharon Stone turns 59 on Friday, March 10.
LIFE ON THE TRAIL
Losing my free cable By Rani Cher Monson ranicher@yahoo.com
I've been committing what is akin to cinema fraud. Where you go to the movies, pay for one movie and stay for a second. Rarely a third. Never a fourth. I’ll blame that on a bad boyfriend. My home-version of said fraud is cable. DIRECTTV. It’s not “stolen,” in that the service is being paid for. Just at another location — 17.2 miles from my home. Again, not my idea. This courtesy of bad brother, who was the beneficiary until he got himself a fancy TV that needed an upgraded receiver. Sister became the recipient of said service. Happy sister. Life in the land of free cable is lovely. Until my parents — thee of the DIRECTV account — notified me they would be switching to Frontier, which isn’t available in my area. “We’re getting older — we really need to cut back and start saving money.” Please. There is no response. Brother is thrilled with delight. He’s tried to nab the box back several times. I think I’ll be okay for a bit because I’ve always stuffed my TiVo to the brim with binge-worthy shows and dozens of movies. I figured I’ve got months of watching on that bad boy. I settle in for a marathon night of “Girlfriends Guide to Divorce.” Bravo’s first scripted show is really good, even if they didn’t bother to mention the lead character’s obvious eating disorder until season two. On the sofa with a pile of guilty pleasure magazines, I turn the TV on. Nasty message: “This
TiVo service is only availditch cable. Cord cutting is able with a DIRECTV all the rage, but not mine. subscription.” I'm fine with the They stole cord. And who are my content! we kidding? I've Dismay. never been conMagazines unsidered skinny in touched. I’m my life. Why start stuck. I can’t call now? to renew a service A bit more that isn’t mine. digging and … I reI start realize I really don’t Rani Monson have options. I only cording shows at my boyfriend’s house. “The can get AT&T’s DIRECTV Real Housewives.” Yes, I where I live. So much for have vapid taste in televichoice. I try on my phone sion. “Elementary.” “Girls.” — with service from AT&T “The Affair.” “Blackish.” itself — to learn about “Major Crimes.” cable service from AT&T’s “When will you watch DIRECTV. all of these shows?” he The task is impossible. I wants to know. I’m in a pop attempt to enter my zip code culture panic and he's conand home address. Multiple cerned about the space on times. In different ways. the DVR recorder. Because Then with another browser. he doesn't delete shows after All to no avail. The website watching. keeps showing me informa“I might want to watch tion for Pennsylvania and it again.” Really? You think won’t let me proceed. you're going to go back and I can’t complain to my re-watch a week’s worth of therapist. She’s on vacation. “The Rachel Maddow Show” But she wouldn't approve. when you've got a new epiAnother way in which I’ve sode every night? No. stayed entangled with my Cable. So many options. family of origin. Even fiOr at least it feels that way. nancially. Like when I had I try to do some research my auto insurance as part while I get my nails done. of their policy. I paid for In desperate need, they'd it, but it was significantturned into claws practically cheaper, based on their ly overnight, getting stuck zip code and years of being in my computer keyboard. a client. Is that insurance Stuff gets under them, and fraud? I hope not. That’s not good stuff. No extra serious. icing to eat with cake. I now have my own Random stuff. Dirt. Hair auto policy. But I do still dye. I always seem to get an use their rewards card at itch when my hair is being the grocery store, somecolored. It's hard to get that thing else figured out by bad off a finger nail. brother. Clearly, he's a slipGoogle’s YouTube pery one. I love my senior is launching a new live citizen discount! Especially Internet service with 44 on tampons. channels. Hulu is expected to announce a similar serRani Monson is a vice. These so-called “skinmarketing consultant at ny bundles” are aimed at RainMaking Marketing in “cord cutters” who want to Dallas.
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Declutter to boost happiness By Dr. Beth Leermakers
breathe faster, a sign of happiness. We can use music to calm us down or make us happier. Listening to music or singing boosts levels of serotonin, the feel-good neuHappiness is associated with living a rotransmitter. If you’re feeling down, listen longer, healthier life. One study of nuns to your favorite song — and maybe sing found that 90 percent of the most cheerful along — to feel better. quarter of nuns lived to age 85, compared to Stick to a routine. Researchers believe only 34 percent of the least cheerful quarter. that human and animal Happy people may produce less of the brains evolved to feel calm stress hormone cortisol that can age through repetitive behavyour body prematurely. iors. We can calm ourselves Want to feel happier? Make your down by following those bed every day. Really. According to little daily habits or rousociologist Dr. Christine Carter, autines that carry us through thor of Raising Happiness, one hapthe day. When we take the piness booster is to declutter your same route to work every mind. Several simple behaviors can Dr. Leermakers day, we feel more in control help declutter your mind. in the midst of a stressful, Declutter your house. Clean up otherwise unpredictable day. I encourage my your room and make your bed. The state of weight loss clients to identify several healthy your bed is the state of your head. People food choices at their favorite restaurants, so who make their bed tend to be happier and that eating can be a “no brainer” on those more productive. In one survey of 68,000 crazy-busy days. Practice relaxation techpeople, 27 percent make their bed. Seventy niques (deep breathing, imagery or progresone percent of the bed makers say they are sive muscle relaxation) so you have an autohappy, while only 38 percent of the nonmatic go-to relaxation technique when your bed-makers say they are happy. Bed makers muscles start feeling tense. Start each mornare more likely to enjoy their jobs, work ing with a relaxing habit such as meditating out regularly and get more sleep than nonor listening to music while you sip your bed makers. By getting control of this small coffee. Develop a relaxing bedtime ritual — behavior, you may feel more in control of your life. Making your bed can be a keystone perhaps reading, listening to music or taking a shower — to help you unwind and turn off behavior that spills over into other healthy your brain. behaviors such as eating a healthy meal or I’m listening to happy music as I write taking a walk. this article, and I have several calming rouIf you’re feeling overwhelmed by the tines involving reading and puzzles. Perhaps prospect of decluttering your house, start I’ll start making my bed. What will you small. Spend just 10 minutes clearing out do to declutter your mind and boost your one drawer or shelf. Then immediately rehappiness? ward yourself by congratulating yourself or doing a victory dance — not by eating a Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psychocolate chip cookie or two. chologist who specializes in stress manageListen to music. Neurological studies of ment and well-being seminars, retreats and music on the brain indicate that we’re hard coaching. Contact her at 214-923-3766. Her wired to interpret and respond to music bi-weekly blogs can be found at www.bethemotionally. Happy music — with a fast leermakersphd.com. tempo and in a major key — can make us bethleermakersphd.com
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CRIME WATCH March 2 – 7:35 a.m. 8500 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75209) Burglary of a Building: The unknown suspects entered the site and stole tools. March 2 – 11:32 a.m. 1900 Block, N. Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect damaged the vehicle lock, entered and stole property. March 2 – 2:52 p.m. 2700 Block, McKinnon St. (75201) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect damaged a toolbox in the back of the complainant’s parked vehicle. March 3 – 5:24 p.m. 3700 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect entered through a rear door of the business and stole property. March 3 – 5:31 p.m. 1900 Block, Hi Line Dr. (75207) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle. March 3 – 7:31 p.m. 4100 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s residence and stole property.
March 4 – 9:53 a.m. 1300 Block, Grigsby Ave. (75204) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole wooden rockers off the complainant’s front porch. March 4 – 3:12 p.m. 200 Block, S. Lamar St. (75202) Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect struck the complainant and stole his property. March 4 – 8:07 p.m. 2500 Block, Carlisle St. (75201) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect forced entry into the complainant’s apartment. March 4 – 11:48 p.m. 400 Block, S. Houston St. (75202) Criminal Mischief: The suspect threw a chair through the complainant’s window. March 5 – 5:06 p.m. 4300 Block, Congress Ave. (75219) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s motorcycle. March 6 – 12:24 p.m. 5200 Block, Amesbury Dr. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke the vehicle rear hatchback glass, entered and stole property. March 6 – 1:58 p.m. 6500 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75235)
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle. March 6 – 3:43 p.m. 1700 Block, Pacific Ave. (75201) Robbery of a Business: The suspect demanded $100 and $50 bills from the bank teller and then fled the location. March 7 – 2:11 a.m. 3800 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Assault: An unknown suspect hit the complainant in the face with a sneaker. March 7 – 7:29 a.m. 2900 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Building: The suspect smashed the front door window and entered the property. March 7 – 1:01 p.m. 2100 Block, Shea Rd. (75235) Criminal Mischief: The suspect picked up a plant from the porch and hit the complainant’s vehicle with it. March 7 – 5:39 p.m. 4000 Block, N. Central Expy. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect stole a $3,000 pair of Cartier glasses from the complainant’s residence. March 7 – 6:17 p.m. 1200 Block, W. Mockingbird Ln. (75247) Deadly Conduct: The suspect pointed a handgun at the complainant.
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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event. Mar. 10
2301 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Meyerson Symphony Center — Sample soups and other bowl-friendly fare from more than 20 North Texas restaurants and take home an artisanal bowl as a memento at the 18th annual Empty Bowls. The Dallas Symphony’s Young Strings will play, and enjoy pottery demonstrations and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the North Texas Food Bank. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $40.
Mar. 11
2600 N. Stemmons Freeway Dallas, 75207 214-630-5491
Trinity River Arts Center — Kitchen Dog Theater’s “Paper Flowers” closes. The play provides a personalized look at the lifestyles of the poor and not-poor, and how one woman’s act of kindness changes her life. 8 p.m. $15-$30.
Mar. 11
3656 Howell St. Dallas, 75204 214-730-0596
The Rustic — Ha Ha Tonka, an indie rock band from the Ozarks, plays live music on the outdoor stage. While enjoying the show, grab a beer or order off the extensive menu. 9:30-11 p.m. FREE!
Mar. 12
2800 Routh St. #168 Dallas, 75201 214-871-3300
Theatre Three — Tony Award-winning performance artist Stew presents “Passing Strange,” a journey across boundaries of place, identity and theatrical convention. The story follows a young bohemian in search of deeper meaning through sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll. Runs through March 25. 2:30 p.m. $17.50-$35.
Mar. 13-17
211 N. Record St. Suite 100 Dallas, 75202 214-741-7500
Dallas Holocaust Museum — Visit the museum during Spring Break to hear testimonies of Holocaust survivors, refugees and hidden children. The speakers will change hearts and minds while working to prevent future tragedies. 12:30 p.m. FREE!
Mar. 14-19
2001 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-242-5100
Nasher Sculpture Center — Need some Spring Break activities to keep the whole family busy? Investigate big ideas in the work of Nasher Prize Laureate Pierre Huyghe through tours, games, stories and hands-on projects. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE!
Mar. 16
2101 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, 75201 214-965-0440
Ocean Prime — Enjoy a decadent five-course dinner with pairings from Red Mare Wines. Executive chef Sonny Pache’s handcrafted menu will include truffle arancini, ham and eggs, shrimp tostadas, king salmon roll, wagyu strip steak and more. 6-8 p.m. $115.
Fri 3/10
Picture of the Week On Tuesday, Katarina Jakimier, a high school honors student living in Preston Hollow, hosted a kickoff event for her Girl Scouts project "The Silver Swans" at Presbyterian Village North . Send us an item or photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
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Bix Beiderbecke, b. 1903 Edie Brickell, b. 1966 Carrie Underwood, b. 1983 1849 – Abe Lincoln applied for a patent. Only U.S. President who’s done that. 1876 – 1st call made with telephone: Alexander G. Bell to Thomas Watson.
Sat 3/11
Purim starts at sundown For the Love of the Lake – Shoreline Spruce-Up Bobby McFerrin, b.1950 Douglas Adams, b. 1952 1993 – Janet Reno confirmed as 1st female U.S. Attorney general.
Sun 3/12
Daylight Savings Time starts Herb Kelleher, b. 1931 Liza Minnelli, b. 1946 James Taylor, b. 1948 Aaron Eckhart, b. 1968 1789 – The U.S. Post Office was established. 1912 – Juliette G. Low founded Girl Guides, which became The Girl Scouts.
Mon 3/13
Neil Sedaka, b. 1939 William H. Macy, b. 1950 Annabeth Gish, b. 1971 Danny Masterson, b. 1976 1519 – Cortez landed in Mexico. 1922 – WRR-AM began radio transmission in Dallas at 1310 (It’s now KTCK).
Tue 3/14
Albert Einstein, b. 1879 Frank Borman, b. 1928 Quincy Jones, b. 1933 Billy Crystal, b. 1948 Chris Klein, b. 1979 1794 – Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin. 1950 – FBI began “10 Most Wanted Fugitives” program.
Wed 3/15
Andrew Jackson, b. 1767 Sly Stone, b. 1944 Eva Longoria, b. 1975 Kellan Lutz, b. 1985 44 BC – Julius Caesar assassinated on “The Ides of March.” 1919 – The American Legion founded. 1937 – 1st blood bank established (in Chicago).
Thu 3/16
James Madison, b. 1751 Jerry Jeff Walker, b. 1942 Lauren Graham, b. 1967 Brooke Burns, b. 1978 1802 – West Point Military Academy founded. 1836 – Republic of Texas approved its constitution.
Mull It Over
‘Take me out to the La-Z-Boy’
no wrong onscreen. And business at Chico’s Bail david@katytrailweekly.com Bonds was never better. “Eight Men Out” As professional and (1982) — A well-told minor league baseball playtale of the 1919 Chicago ers prepare for their upWhite Sox, referred to coming seasons, March is a as the Black Sox scandal. great time for baseball fans Stars a young cast of rising to get ready for opening Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures stars like John Cusack and day as well. No need to hit Charlie Sheen. baseballs off a tee, do wind “The Bad News Bears.” “The Natural” (1984) sprints or shag fly balls in the ballpark, which is still – Directed by Barry the outfield. There is a lot a month away. Grab a cold Levinson, this movie may easier way to practice for the beverage, some peanuts or have the greatest cast ever 2017 season and you don’t Cracker Jack and cheer on assembled for a baseball need baseball equipment. the best baseball movies of film. Robert Redford stars Just a TV and a comfortable all time. None of them star as journeyman Roy Hobbs. couch. Let’s all go to the baseAnthony Perkins (totally Robert Duvall, Wilford ball movies. unathletic as Jimmy Piersall Brimley, Glenn Close, Some of the best lines in in 1957’s “Fear Strikes Out”) Richard Farnsworth and cinematic history have come or “The Babe” (1992) starring Kim Basinger also star. The from baseball films including John Goodman. And not all of soundtrack is unforgettable. “If you build it, he will come,” the films star Kevin Costner “Bull Durham” (1988) – from “Field of Dreams.” It (although he’s been in too The best baseball movie ever doesn’t hurt that James Earl many to mention). Listed by made. This has it all. Great Jones recited that line. “There’s date of release. dialogue and direction by no crying in baseball,” came “Pride of the Yankees” former minor league baseball from “A League of Their Own” (1942) – Gary Cooper plays player Ron Shelton. Realistic uttered by Tom Hanks who Lou Gehrig in a heart-tugging baseball scenes, and a true played an alcoholic managstory of baseball’s original depiction of the not-so-glamer. Walter Matthau played “Ironman.” Babe Ruth played ourous life in the minor the drunk little league coach himself. Cooper couldn’t leagues. Costner as Crash Morris Buttermaker in “The swing the bat left handed like Davis was brilliant. Tim Bad News Bears.” There seems Gehrig, so they shot Cooper Robbins and Susan Sarandon to be a pattern here. swinging right-handed and were wonderful in their roles “Pick me out a winner, reversed the film image. as ‘Nuke” (or “Meat” as Davis Bobby,” from “The Natural” “Bang the Drum Slowly” called him) and the temptress still produces chills. “You’re (1973) — Michael Moriarty Annie. killing me, Smalls” from and little-known Robert De “Major League” (1989) “The Sandlot” still proNiro star as New York team– Remember when Sheen duces a laugh. And Bob mates in this highly-acclaimed and Tom Berenger were Uecker’s “Juuust a bit outside” film. Moriarty plays the team’s relevant? They were in this from “Major League” is an ace pitcher and bonds with De movie, which could be credAmerican classic. Niro who plays a catcher with ited with bringing “walk-up No baseball movie has limited skills and intellect. music” to baseball. “Wild ever won an Academy Award Writing anything else would Thing” was the choice when for Best Picture. Only three ruin the movie. Sheen entered the game. have been nominated: “Pride “The Bad News Bears” Brought us the best name of the Yankees” (1942), (1976) — It was the first ever in a baseball movie – “Field of Dreams” (1989) and movie I remember full of Willie Mays Hayes – played “Moneyball” (2011). But that potty-mouthed kids. Under by Wesley Snipes. doesn’t make them any less the leadership of their sot “Field of Dreams” noteworthy. coach Matthau, this group of (1989) – Another Costner So, watch a baseball underachievers learned about gem. No more touching scene movie soon. There is no betbaseball and life. It was a time ter way to get into the spirit when Tatum O’Neal could do Mull cont'd on page 5 of the game except going to
By David Mullen
Donors and volunteers
show love and care in Dallas Skill QUEST
Community College students receive financial assistance and a variety of needed items tailored to their major.
By Sally Blanton
members are needed for input on expansion of operations. Monthly meetings are limited to conference calls. d) Web development professionals are needed to volunteer to update the website.
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?
A Skill QUEST pays upfront for the cost of
community college tuition, books and anything else required by our student’s major. For example, in the case of a nuclear medicine student or a nursing student, Skill QUEST pays for the uniforms, shoes and special kits required his or her program of study.
QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?
A Reducing the number of families in poverty by increasing the level education of employees in the local workforce.
QW hat is rewarding about your job?
A Attending a graduation to see the lives
transformed by the head of household’s completion of job training. We share tears of joy.
QW hat percentage amount actually reaches those in need?
A Nearly 90 percent of program services reach Q I n a short paragraph please tell how a spethose in need. Of the program costs, at least cific person or family was helped. 75 percent is direct aid to those in need from A Luke was a single parent of three young auto repair, child care assistance, community college tuition, housing assistance, textbooks, tutoring, uniforms, utilities assistance, work clothes and shoes.
daughters. A classmate referred him to Skill QUEST where he received a range of needed services. Luke was able to improve his credit score while he completed a yearlong certification program. Skill QUEST enabled him to have a part-time job at a local hospital until he was able to start his career earning $75,000 a year.
QW hat is your facility like?
A Skill QUEST operates at area community
college campuses to be close to participants.
QW hat are your needs now, besides money
donations? Volunteers are needed in various roles. Also we want to partner with employers in Dallas to train their workers and increase the local talent pool.
A
Q I s there a need for specific donations
sponsors? We are looking for $1,000 sponsors for our May and December graduations to cover event expenses.
A
QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are available?
A a) Math and science tutors are always need-
ed to assist students in courses and in preparation for licensing exams. b) Office reception volunteers are needed to greet walk-ins and answer the telephone. c) Budget and marketing committee
Q S uppose your nonprofit received a $20,000
check in the mail today… where would it immediately be put to good use? They would go directly to the waiting list of candidates’ needs for job preparation.
A
QW hat does the future hold for your nonprofit?
A Skill QUEST continues to receive checks
in the mail to slowly expand services. Skill QUEST could serve 250 to 400 participants this year as more individuals, employers and foundations learn about the valuable services provided by Skill QUEST. Serving 1,000 participants would be ideal.
Reginald Grant, executive director, answered this week’s questions.
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dotty's True Texas Cuisine
Classy cooking class in Design District
By Dotty Griffith
Live Music Guide Shows ShowS &andcConcerts oncertS Fri, 3/10 - Thurs, 3/16
Saturday,, M March 11 11 Saturday arch
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
Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ....... 214-939-9900 Lauren Alexander Americana, Folk, Blues 7:45 p.m. No Cover King Bucks Country, Boogie, Rockabilly, Soul 11 p.m. No Cover .............. adairssaloon.com
Minus the Bear – Indie Rock Tuesday, March 14, 8 p.m., $29 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com
Club Dada ................ 2720 Elm St. ............... 214-742-3400 Mayta Indie Rock Latin America 8 p.m. $10-$15 ................... dadadallas.com
thiS week: Fri, 3/10 - thu, 3/16
dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Kelly Huddleston teaches cooking with class at The Cookery. Her cooking school in the Design District is an odd duck in the world of culinary instruction. The Cookery is all about teaching and entertaining; it isn’t attached to a gourmet market or cookware store. With an urban farmhouse vibe, the space includes an open rectangle cooking area and a giant common table for student guests (14 max.) to dine on their efforts. Huddleston calls it “cooking class meets dinner party.” That nails it. I sat in on a recent pasta-making class. Huddleston and chef-instructor Fiona Forney made kneading, rolling and shaping pasta look so darn easy. When students arrived, they found stations set up with ingredients and equipment. No reading recipes. No measuring. They just got down to doing. Students concentrated on techniques and balancing flavors, even to the point that there were no printed recipes … until after class. Huddleston emails recipes to students. “I feel confident you can read and measure,” she said, explaining why she holds back the recipes so students concentrate on feels, tastes and aromas. It’s all about the experience. “Knead the pasta dough until it looks like the back of a baby’s knee,” she instructed. “We are waking up the gluten,” Huddleston said as she demonstrated the kneading technique. When it came time to taste, she passed around spoons but avoided the dreaded “double dip” by showing students how to use the “mama bird spoon” to transfer a taste from the pot to individual tasting spoons. In three hours of cooking and eating, the class made, then sat down to a first course of Tortellini Stuffed with Arugula Walnut Pesto and Homemade Ricotta with Brown Butter Sauce. The second course included Fresh Dill Fettuccine with Garlic Confit Alfredo Sauce, and Bowtie Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce, Italian Herbed Salad and Country Style Garlic Bread. For dessert, students marveled at their creation of ravioli, made with chocolate pasta dough, filled with Vanilla Bean Ricotta. Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce topped the bittersweet pasta pillows. Each course was paired with a wine.
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Brahms 2 – Classical Thurs./Sat./Sun., March 16-19, 7:30 p.m./2:30 p.m., $19-$98 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com
March
Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 Fat By the Gallon Rock, Punk 10 p.m. $10 ........................ double-wide.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
The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Leopold & His Fiction Motown, Garage Rock, Blues, Folk 8 p.m. No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com
Bryan Ferry – Glam Rock, Pop Rock, New Wave Saturday, March 18, 8 p.m., $46-$106 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com
Photo by Kelly Huddleston
Salmon from the Healthy Fresh and Fit Class at The Cookery. Huddleston and chef-instructor Forney kept things moving with humor and efficiency. The pace was comfortable and never lagged. Students eagerly took their places at the table to taste their first and final exam. Thirty-one-year-old Huddleston was a child cooking and entertaining prodigy helping her mother, who loved to surprise guests with exotic dishes. A natural teacher, Huddleston has honed her craft over several years as a cooking instructor. The West Coast native who moved to Dallas a couple of years ago bolstered her professional experience by traveling extensively to learn by doing. Forney trained at Le Cordon Bleu and worked in several Dallas restaurants before joining The Cookery. Course offerings vary with the season and cover various cuisines, including French and Thai. Occasion menus include romantic dinners and brunches. Class topics also include sushi, sauces
Vanessa Carlton – Singer Songwriter Friday, March 24, 8 p.m., $29-$49 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.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 Photo by Abby Coon
and healthful recipes. Classes are about $95. Students can sign up for scheduled classes or reserve The Cookery for private events such as corporate team-building evenings or parties. THE COOKERY 1130 Dragon St #180 (in the Dallas Design District) Dallas, TX 75207 469-400-8514 thecookerydallas.com
Quick Jambalaya
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until golden. Add the
Mull cont'd from page 4 in a baseball movie than when Costner has a game of catch with his father (Ray Liotta). “A League of Their Own” (1992) – Madonna and Rosie O’Donnell in a baseball movie? No way. But the story of the All-American Girls’ Professional Baseball League is a treat, with solid performances by Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Lori Petty. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown has a display dedicated to the “girls.” “The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg” (1998) – An excellent documentary that takes you inside what it was like to grow up in New York during the depression, be a star athlete and fight racism because of
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
Recipe of the Week
2 cups rice 1 cup chicken stock 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 bell peppers (red, green or a mix) 1 pound andouille sausage, chopped 6 boneless chicken thighs, chopped 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning, or to taste 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup diced onion Salt
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo – Rock, Pop Sunday, March 19, 7 p.m., $30-$100 The Majestic Theater ...................................... 1925 Elm St. 214-670-3687 ................. dallasculture.org/majestictheatre
Golden Dawn Arkestra – Pyschedelic, Jazz, Funk, Afrobeats Thursday, March 23, 8 p.m., $15 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org
Kelly Huddleston.
Judy Collins – Folk, Singer-Songwriter Saturday, March 25, 8 p.m., $40-$60 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com St. Paul & The Broken Bones – Soul Thursday, March 30, 8 p.m., $30 The Bomb Factory ............................. 2713 Canton St. 214-932-6501 ..................................... thebombfactory.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 Ariana Grande – Pop, R&B Sunday, April 9, 7:30 p.m., $30-$200 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.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
seasoning and bell peppers. Add the chicken and cook until chicken is golden. Add the sausage, then stir in the rice. Add the tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is cooked. Season with salt. Recipe and photo by Sara Newberry
your Jewish faith. “61*” (2001) – The story of Roger Maris and his pursuit of Ruth’s single season home run record in 1961. Outstanding actor portrayals by a relatively unknown cast. Directed by Billy Crystal. “Moneyball” (2011) – A tremendous insight to the inner workings of a small market baseball team. Brad Pitt plays Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane with great conviction. It is a subject that would seem difficult to bring to the big screen, but it worked well enough to get six Oscar nominations. Honorable mention goes to “Cobb” (1991), “The Sandlot” (1993), “For Love of the Game” (1999), “Fever Pitch” (2005) and “42” (2013). Don’t forget to pick up those peanut shells from the carpet.
The Crown and Harp .. 1914 Greenville Ave. ..214-828-1914 St. Patrick’s Day Music Festival 1 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free .............. thecrownandharp.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 Morrissey – Alt Rock, Indie Pop Saturday, April 15, 8 p.m., $148+ The Majestic Theater ...................................... 1925 Elm St. 214-670-3687 ................. dallasculture.org/majestictheatre 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 PJ Harvey – Soul Thursday, April 27, 8:30 p.m., $60 The Bomb Factory ............................. 2713 Canton St. 214-932-6501 ..................................... thebombfactory.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, March 10 Friday ,M arch 10
Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ....... 214-939-9900 Eddie & The Heat Texas Country 7:45 p.m. No Cover Nathan Bonnes Americana 11 p.m. No Cover.............. adairssaloon.com
Lone Star Roadhouse ... 11277 E. NW Hwy .. 214-341-3538 Catdaddies ‘60s and ‘70s Rock 8 p.m. $10 ............. lonestarroadhouse.com Independent Bar & Kitchen .. 2712 Main St. .. 469-872-6860 Kirk Thurmond & The Millennials Soul, Pop, Singer Songwriter 7 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.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 Sinatra Night Music of Sinatra, 14th Anniversary 8 p.m. $15 .............. openingbellcoffee.com Poor David’s Pub ...... 1313 S. Lamar St. ....... 214-565-1297 Shake Russell, Michael Hearne, Bill Hearne Country 8:30 p.m. $25-$41 ............ poordavidspub.com Spinster Records .......... 829 Davis St. .......... 972-598-0814 Chilldren of Indigo Indie, Hip Hop, Experimental 8 p.m. Free ................ spinsterrecords.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Hazardous Dukes Americana 10 p.m. Free ................. thetwilitelounge.com
Sunday,, March 12 12 Sunday March The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Addison Jordan & Friends “New Gen Jaz” Series 5:30 p.m. No cover Jonathan Fisher Trio Jazz 8:30 p.m. No cover ............... balconyclub.com The Free Man ....... 2626 Commerce St. ......... 214-377-9893 Paterson & Pearson 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 Strangers by Accident w/ Hope & Things Indie Folk, Rock 7 p.m. $10 ............... openingbellcoffee.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Sweet Crooner ‘50s Rock, Rockabilly 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 William Foley Quartet Jazz 4 p.m. No cover ........... timestencellars.com
13 13 MMonday, onday, March March The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Rowan Barcham “New Gen Jaz” Series 5:30 p.m. Free .. 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 Durand Jones & The Indications Soul, R&B 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,, M March 1414 tueSday arch 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 Fabian Michael Moran Folk, Americana, Rock 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 Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 Electric Guest Indie Rock, Indie Pop 8 p.m. $14 .......................... treesdallas.com
15 15 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
AllGood Café ............ 2934 Main St. ............... 214-742-5362 Bronwen & Croucher Singer Songwriter, Bossa Nova 8 p.m. Pay What You Can ................... allgoodcafe.com
The Free Man .......... 2626 Commerce St. ....... 214-377-9893 La Pompe Swing, Gypsy Jazz, French 7 p.m. Free HausBone Jazz, New Orleans Style Party Band 10 p.m. Free ................... freemandallas.com
Barley House ........... 5612 SMU Blvd. ............ 214-824-0306 Captain & Camille ‘70s Hits 8 p.m. $5 .......................... barleyhouse.com
Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons Folk Rock, Alt Rock 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com
The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Sad13 w/ Stef Chura Pop 8 p.m. No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com
Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Craig Brown Band Country Rock 9 p.m. $10-$12 .... threelinksdeepellum.com
The Free Man .......... 2626 Commerce St. ....... 214-377-9893 Jack Allday Band Jazz 7 p.m. Free Tyler Kinchen and the Right Pieces R&B, Funk, Jazz 10 p.m. Free ................... freemandallas.com
Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 Ian Moore 3 Rock 8 p.m. $12 .......................... treesdallas.com
Full City Rooster ........ 1810 S Akard St. ........ 214-247-6394 Obscure Dignitaries World Folk Music 8 p.m. No Cover ............. fullcityrooster.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 Kenny & the Kasuals ‘50s, ‘60s & ‘70s Rock 8 p.m. $10 ............. lonestarroadhouse.com
Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Sarah Simmons Singer Songwriter 8 p.m. $10 Caroline Reese Singer Songwriter 9 p.m. $10 ............... openingbellcoffee.com
The Prophet Bar ........... 2548 Elm St. ............ 214-742-3667 The Roomsounds Americana, Roots, Rock 8 p.m. $10-$13 .............. thedoordallas.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 4-Year Anniversary Local Music, Rock, Hip Hop, Blues 9 p.m. $10-$12 .... threelinksdeepellum.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Coldture Jazz Jazz 10 p.m. Free ................. thetwilitelounge.com
Thursday,, March 16 16 thurSday March
Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Dan Benjamin and the O.K. Folk, Blues, Rock 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Daikaiju Instrumental surf rock 9 p.m. $10-$12 .... threelinksdeepellum.com
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Hammer and Nails
Apps help avoid mishaps
By Stephan Sardone
stephan@sardoneconstruction.com Our everyday lives, whether personal or professional, are in constant need of organization. That’s why we have lists, calendars, reminders, alarms and apps to get us through each day. Now, imagine how much more help a person needs during a chaotic remodel. In efforts to help clients stay as sane as they can through what can be a stressful and Photo courtesy of Sardone Construction unorganized process, I have New apps take the guesswork out of remodeling decisions. suggested various apps for them to utilize. I want to share those with you. just minimizes the numtheir valuable possessions. Choosing paint colors ber of steps during an alBy leveraging email receipts, and other interior elements ready step-filled remodeling the app keeps a valid and can be a struggle, especially process. timely record of warranties when it’s hard to picture the On the not-so-pretty and manuals per item. The items or colors in your own side of things, like home products are organized into space. Apps like Adornably maintenance and finances, categories, and from there, help individuals design and apps like HomeZada can the app retrieves relevant shop in one place. The app, help make it less painful. information from manuwhich can be purchased This cloud-based personal facturers and stores it all through the iTunes Store for finance platform ensures in one place. That includes free, allows homeowners to that homeowners are inupdates, serial numbers, really see their designs via sured, helps them maintain expiration dates, support, 3D photorealistic images. a moving list for potential repairs and more. Right Simply take pictures of the moves and keeps up with all now, it’s available to Gmail space being remodeled and equipment, fixtures, appliand Google apps users. customize it with 3D furances and more that must At my construction niture that is probe maintained. company, we use a project portionate and set Many people use management app called to scale. Furniture the app to budget Buildertrend, which is a can also be purfor remodels and web-based system for home chased through remind thembuilders and remodelers. the app, creating selves of the next From project scheduling an easy, streamitem that needs and project management to lined process. maintenance. If customer and service manRemodeling a homeowner is agement, the app combines is a time for respending hardconvenient services for all Stephan Sardone vamping, recycling earned money on the elements of a remodel. and storing. In nice things for We find it valuable in prepreparation for a remodtheir home, such as appliventing errors and making el, your belongings must ances, it’s important to take the best and most cost-efgo somewhere; someone care of them, saving money fective decisions for renovahas to take it to the facildown the road. Not to men- tions. In turn, the team and ity; and someone has to tion, the home is our biggest homeowners remain orgakeep track of what is there. asset and potentially our nized during the project, In addition, that someone biggest problem if not mon- minimizing the amount of must retrieve needed items itored properly. potential stress, which is a when the time comes. Take Of all the appliances primary goal. a breather; Callbox Storage and gadgets I’ve purchased Lastly, to maintain a is that “someone.” Through over the years, I have never good quality of life post-rethe app, anyone can request been good at keeping up model, try an app like a pickup for free. From with their associated paperBrightNest, which is a there, Callbox crew itemizwork or warranties. If I did, household app that allows es and stores your belongI’d have an entire filing cabyou to track and schedule ings by photo inventorying inet full. Warranty receipts chores. With everything else and organizing each item often fall to the wayside and on the daily to-do list, this in a secure, climate-conget lost, especially amid a app reminds you what needs trolled facility. When items busy remodel. Unioncy, an to be done, specifically caare needed, Callbox brings automated “product mantered to you, your home and them back based on your agement” inventory app, your family. It offers cusitem selection through helps individuals keep track tomized tips, calendars and your online account. This of information regarding tools all aimed at keeping your daily life as smooth as possible. It’s important that everything remains fair and organized, whether it’s during a remodel or everyday life. In such a fast-paced culture, we need all the help we can get. Stephan Sardone is owner of Sardone Construction and has been helping people improve their life by remodeling their home around their life.
By Candy Evans
candace@candysdirt.com
Living close to White Rock Lake is its own reward, and our Tuesday Two Hundred Candace Evans provides a sweet backdrop for East Dallas living in the Westglen Park neighborhood. The house at 2144 Springhill Drive just hit the market, a corner-lot cutie near Lakeland Drive and Ferguson Road. The house has a modest footprint, with 1,417 square feet on one story, but offers a lot of updates and features, plus a swimming pool in the backyard. This home has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, built in 1954. Let’s take a look! Location is everything for this Westglen Park abode. It’s close to White Rock Lake, the Dallas Arboretum and Casa Linda shopping. You can also take a stroll to nearby St. Francis park, a 24.9-acre community park with a playground, pavilion, picnic tables and basketball court. Also close by is Casa Linda Park, a 6.3-acre green space with a playground, picnic tables, softball field, tennis court, basketball court and grill. The house received a ton of updates in 2015: new HVAC, landscaping, water heater, low-E windows, all interior doors and hardware, ceiling fans and fixtures, pool pump, Polaris booster pump, new controller, Polaris 280 cleaner and inline chlorinator. The kitchen and bathrooms also saw big renovations, and the front and back yards have an inground sprinkler system. That’s a lot of amenities for a house under $300K. Inside, the open floor plan features hardwood floors, fresh paint, built-ins and an easy layout that makes the most of the space. The living room-dining room offers a stone fireplace, lots of natural light, ceiling fans and French doors leading to the backyard area. In the kitchen, you’ll find granite countertops, dark wood cabinetry, lots of storage, a breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances. It’s a small space, but you’ve got everything you need in there and more. In master and second bedrooms, custom closets make organization a snap, and the master bath features granite countertops and a walk-in shower with a frameless glass door. The second bathroom features quartz countertops, double sinks, dark cabinets and a cool, contemporary tile treatment. The backyard is a huge bonus for this
Photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage — Lakewood
This home, located at 2144 Springhill Drive, is listed with Jill Carpenter for $299,000. Westglen Park home, with mature landscaping, a wood deck, swimming pool and privacy fence. This home was listed March 3 by Jill Carpenter with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage — Lakewood / NE Dallas for $299,000. 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.
Backup on 911 calls at Preston Place condo fire? After days without a wisp of smoke, the Preston Place condos building at 6255 W. Northwest Highway that had burned on March 3, once again erupted into flames. Fire trucks were on the scene quickly. Watching firefighters douse the blaze for more than an hour, the flames appear silent again. Fire crews will spend another long night monitoring the area. According to a Preston Tower resident, fire personnel may not have been summoned as quickly as possible. Calls to 911 were placed on hold because of a recent (unsolved) problem between Dallas E-911 services and T-Mobile. Several news outlets have reported that when T-Mobile customers call 911, T-Mobile places duplicate calls. So not only is 911 clogged by inbound ghost calls, but agents are also required to call back all 911 hang-ups. This combination causes havoc with real emergencies trying to get service. — Jon Anderson/CandysDirt.com
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Crossword Puzzle
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39. Hartford competitor 41. False alarm 43. Rents out 45. Debate topic 47. Fence pickets 49. Actor — Gable
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History on the trail
Anyone who has been through a major natural disaster can remember vividly when and how it happened. When you are 19, it is even more dramatic. Here is my tornado story. I was about to finish my second year at Baylor, with plans to join two of my buddies driving to California to seek our summer fortune. It was a rainy Monday, May 11, 1953. I was washing dishes at Mrs. Adams’ boarding house where I earned room and board. As I looked out the kitchen window facing north, the wind got stronger from left to right. Then, suddenly the wind was blowing right to left. I had no way of knowing the eye of a giant tornado was passing just eight blocks away, in downtown Waco. Trees, garbage cans and shingles filled the air. Sirens blared and power went out, so, no radio. TVs were not yet common. After dinner, my
roommate and I took off for downtown which was now blocked off by police. Someone handed us loaves of bread to take in to the rescue workers, so we became rescue workPictures courtesy of The Baylor Line, Spring/Summer 2016 ers with absolutely no idea what we The great Waco tornado occurred nearly 64 years ago. were doing … just looking for was just vacant land. help with the rescue effort. bodies. It was still raining With my friends, About a week later, a memoand emergency lighting was rial was held on the campus, we headed to California brought in as night fell. We as planned, and did our where we found out how worked all night. many of our friends and pro- best to keep Waco off our We finally went home fessors were killed. I lost two minds. Legend has it that to dry out, sleep and start professors and twelve close when Waco was founded as again the next day. Stories friends. The storms covered an Indian trading post, it started circulating about the 10 states over three days, was situated some way beextent of the devastation. with the deadliest being the tween the Brazos River and About mid-day, we were Waco tornado. One hundred the Bosque tributary, in pulling timbers off a pile of and fourteen were killed and order to be safe from tornarubble when we realized it dos. So much for old Indian 597 injured. Winds reached had been a pool hall and I legends. over 300 mph, destroying was staring at the face of a Wayne Swearingen, 600 homes and over 2,000 dead patron. His watch was CRE, is a principal at Barclay vehicles. There wasn’t much stopped at exactly the time of a downtown to start with, Commercial Group and lives of the tornado. adjacent to the Katy Trail. just some old buildings. School was cancelled Contact him at wswearinOnce it was all cleaned up since everyone wanted to over the summer, downtown gen@barclaycom.com.
Your Stars this Week by Stella Wilder
The coming week will see a great many individuals pursuing opportunities that were not anticipated or foreseen. Instead, these will be recognized in the moment, while everything is already progressing apace, under full sails. This means that the ability to react appropriately and effectively on the spot will prove to be the most valuable skill anyone can possibly possess, and those who are more adept at making their plans from a distance, at a slower pace, long ahead of time, will be at a distinct disadvantage. Both business endeavors and personal affairs will be affected directly by the impromptu nature of the week, and those who are facing difficult decisions in either arena must be ready to strike while the iron is hot — and not wait for anything to cool down. The experiences of those who have gone before, who have tried and failed and tried again, will certainly prove valuable to anyone who has much at stake. A knowledge of history — ancient, modern or as recent as last week — will surely prove valuable to all. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) The difference between a big lie and a small fib will seem unusually important to you as you promote the truth in all areas. (March 6-March 20) – From your position, you will see things that others do not. Your job, henceforth, is to share what you learn in an honest and open manner.
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Waco twister was epic By Wayne Swearingen
10. Excuse me! 11. Patrolman 12. Shopping centers 13. Not as common 14. Rainbow shape 15. Dressy shoe 16. Crusty roll 17. Mag. staffers 18. Battery units 19. Sherlock's lady friend 20. Twiggy abodes 31. Inched forward 33. Gone to bed 35. Delight 38. Music with a beat 40. Horrify 42. Mountain refrains 44. Alias initials 46. Incline 48. Pertinent 50. Cheryl or Alan 51. Listens closely 52. Benefit 53. — voce (softly) 55. Identical 56. Latin American dance 58. Top grade (hyph.) 59. Thieve 60. Overfeeds 62. Reckons 64. Bad, as apples 65. Clinic staffer 69. S&L deposit 71. Usher in 73. Not quiet 76. Parts to be played 77. Diner's choice 79. Licorice herb 81. Like a basket 84. Mouths, in zoology 85. Put a crease in 87. Oscar or Cornel
ARIES (March 21-April 4) You may have to follow new rules with regard to the dissemination and assimilation of information. Waste no time in this regard! (April 5-April 19) – What you are told as the week opens may differ dramatically from what you experience as things progress. Someone you respect will offer the answers you seek. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Pay attention to the evidence being presented by both parties in an ongoing argument. You can ensure that things progress fairly. (May 6-May 20) – It's time to pick up where you left off, and to make sure that things don't fall behind in the same way again. You can increase the pace for everyone. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You can reconnect with someone who, in times past, was a pivotal figure in both your personal life and professional affairs. (June 7-June 20) – Certain new information may rub you the wrong way, but you mustn't let it take control of you as the days pass. Stay on top of all issues — objectively. CANCER (June 21-July 7) Someone close to you is in need of just the kind of assistance you can provide, but you will have to time your intervention with care. (July 8-July 22) – Once you get
going, you'll have trouble slowing down. You'll feel compelled to charge ahead because of your beliefs, and to stay involved at all levels. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You may encounter an obstacle that stands in your way only because of a decision made last week or the week before. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Take care not to let your emotions get the better of you; you must rely on your ability to remain in control, no matter what is said or done around you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) There's a new way to do something traditional, and you can discover its benefits only through direct involvement. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You'll have the chance to say goodbye to everything that has been slowing you down of late. You can move ahead of the pack in this rat race! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may receive a warning to which you cannot react in time. What will see you through? Your ability to be fair at all times is all it will take. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – It will be more difficult than usual to make time for yourself, but it is absolutely essential that you do so in order to maintain efficiency. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You have been managing a difficult situation quite well of late,
Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. but certain events may put you behind the eight-ball for a time. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Take care that you're not simply going through the motions. Others depend upon your complete commitment at all times. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You will have the chance to make your case for an unpopular idea. By week's end, you may have more supporters than detractors. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You won't have to travel far from home to see unusual things that are the stuff of lifelong memories. Family members want to be by your side. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You will want to make decisions that are in the best interests of your immediate family, so be sure you know what they need! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – The steps you must take to validate your opinion of yourself are simple. When you have taken them, others are sure to applaud your every effort. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may be deceived by what someone does to further his or her own agenda. This optical illusion is meant to fool others, as well. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – Extra time can be used to maximize your effectiveness at work, especially where a key project is concerned. Personal affairs take a back seat.
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MOVIE TRAILER
CGI in ‘Kong: Skull Island’ doesn't monkey around Local newscasts continue downward spiral By Ed Bark
only station to show an audience Shrinking salaries and staff gain (up 4,648 viewers). downsizing help to offset some All four stations lost viewof the decreases. But absent any The February “sweeps” raters at 10 p.m. in both ratings truly legitimate weather calamings results are in, but even some measurements. CBS11, which ities, Fox4, NBC5, WFAA8 and of the winners have that sinking had won in total viewers a year CBS11 are all up against it. In feeling. ago, fell to third place and hemreality, though, a tornado touchAudiences for the primaorrhaged 42,851 viewers in the down or serious ice storm brings ry weekday newscasts on Fox4, process. WFAA8 vaulted to first extra eyeballs without enhancing NBC5, WFAA8 and CBS11 place while still coming up 3,852 the stations’ bottom lines. That’s continue to decline. It’s true that viewers short of its February because they all tend to go comFebruary came and went with2016 performance. mercial-free during such times. out any “arctic blasts” or even NBC5 took the 25-to-54Nope, that doesn’t pay the bills big chills to help pump up those year-old crown at 10 p.m., deeither. Nielsen numbers. But February throning Fox4. But the Peacock RANDOM NIBBLE 2016 also was without a signifstill lost 8,889 viewers in this I hope you’re watching FX’s icant “weather event,” so we’re key audience demographic “Feud: Bette and Joan,” which pretty much comparing apples compared to Fox4’s shortfall of premiered on Sunday night and to apples. In February 2015, a 20,498. still has seven hours to go. Susan big dose of At 5 p.m., NBC5’s narrow Sarandon and Jessica Lange “thunder win in total viewers over Fox4 star as Bette Davis and Joan sleet” helped came despite losing more Crawford in the midst of their to hype the viewers year-to-year – 28,119 animosities toward each other weathercasts – than any other station. Call before and after the making of and warm up 911! NBC5’s twin wins at 6 1962’s “What Ever Happened to the ratings p.m. were the only instances in Baby Jane?” It’s another instance while variwhich the first-place finisher of television in general and FX in ous reportactually gained viewers from a particular stepping up and taking Ed Bark year ago. But these were very ers stood the play away from the flagging freezing on modest upsides of 6,111 total feature film industry. Yes, there’s overpasses. viewers and just 248 in the 25-to- more junk on TV than ever beThe 6 a.m. ratings ended 54-year-old demographic. fore. But quality is also in abunup being gasp-worthy for Fox4, The four combatants had dance – and this is another prime which retained its championa combined 32 chances to gain example. ships from a year ago but bled or lose viewers at 6 a.m. and 5, 6 Ed Bark, who runs the TV viewers in the process. and 10 p.m. In 26 of those inwebsite unclebarky.com, is a curThe station’s “Good Day” stances, they lost viewers. And 14 rent board member of the Press averaged 87,253 North Texas of those shortfalls were in douClub of Dallas. viewers for the 6 to 7 a.m. slot. ble digits while the That’s a decline of 48,304 from biggest year-to-year February 2016 and more than gain was 6,111 total 10 times the year-to-year shortviewers by NBC5 at falls of second-place NBC5 and 6 p.m. last place CBS11. Only WFAA8 So the pictures showed an increase, but it was again aren’t pretty in a smallish one of 3,540 viewers terms of the continfrom a year ago. ued vitality of local Among 25-to-54-yearTV newscasts. And olds (the main advertiser target revenues from onaudience for news programline viewing, via the ming), Fox4 “won” while losing stations’ websites, 17,729 viewers from February are still a pittance 2016. Second-place NBC5 crept compared to the trato within striking distance by ditional approach of Photo courtesy of Fox4 dropping just 617 viewers while selling time during Good Day anchors Tim Ryan and Lauren WFAA8 took a firmer hold on the over-the-air third place by again being the broadcasts. Przybyl. unclebarky@verizon.net
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The computer-generated Kong in “Kong: Skull Island.”
By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood
One of the sillier choices made by filmmakers in all these remakes or reboots of classic movies is building anticipation before revealing the big, bad monster. We all know what Kong looks like, so any attempts at suspense are preposterous. Thankfully, “Kong: Skull Island” wastes no time in unveiling Kong in a very clever 1944-set prologue in which he interrupts some up close and personal combat between an American and Japanese pilot who have crash landed on his island in the South Pacific. The opening credits of “Kong: Skull Island” are a brief history lesson of world events from 1944 until the first scene, which occurs on January 23rd, 1973 as President Richard Nixon announces the end of American involvement in Vietnam. Scientists Bill Randa (John Goodman) and Houston Brooks (Corey Hawkins) arrive at the U.S. Capitol to convince Senator Willis (a brief cameo from Richard Jenkins) that they desperately need to explore a recently discovered island in the South Pacific. Even though Randa is considered a kook, Senator Willis agrees and assigns an Army helicopter squadron led by Colonel Preston Packard (Samuel L. Jackson) to escort them to the island. Since “Kong” needs a reluctant, Han Solo-y hero, Randa meets former British SAS Captain James Conrad (Tom Hiddleston) at a seedy bar in Southeast Asia and hires him as their tracker. The slightly lazy script from Dan Gilroy and Max Borenstein has already collected the pro-war military guy, shady scientist and anti-hero character, so all that’s left on the clichéd character Bingo card is anti-war photographer Mason Weaver (Brie Larson). There’s a plethora of other typical characters played by a who’s who of indie character actors that are nothing more than part of the “who’s going to make it out alive” guessing game. The team’s arrival on the island, inexplicably beginning with dropping bombs, immediately goes astray as Kong shows up to protect what’s his. The helicopter versus Kong battle is fantastically shot and crafted by director Jordan Vogt-Roberts with some brutal violence and carnage that pushes the limits of a PG-13 rating.
Everyone is split up, and these groups move on their own agendas, whether it be survival or revenge. Conrad’s group eventually meets Hank Marlow (John C. Reilly), the aforementioned American pilot who has been stranded on the island for 28 years. Reilly brings the funny to an otherwise humorless movie and also serves as the main proponent of plot movement regarding Kong and the much scarier creatures beneath the island’s surface. Nobody sits down to see “Kong: Skull Island” hoping for an actor’s clinic. Jackson channels Colonel Kurtz and goes full nut job as he wants to avenge his fallen soldiers while illogically leading his surviving troops to certain death. Larson spends most of the movie saying “I told you so” in a dozen different ways, but she does get in on the action and isn’t the typical damsel in distress at all times. “Kong” is a big movie for Tom Hiddleston, who until this point has been a side player in some massive hit movies. He’s up for it and if this is his James Bond tryout, he’s succeeded in proving it could work. There’s little snark from him, and the smartest choice the movie makes is refraining from a forced love story between his character and Larson’s. Considering the title, it makes sense for Kong to be the star of “Kong: Skull Island.” The motion capture animation sets a new bar and the close-ups of Kong’s face are gorgeously rendered. The story attempts to set Kong up as the real hero, but it’s only when he battles the other creepy creatures on the island that you root for him, if only because the other beasts are so gross that you want them quickly dispatched and removed from the screen. “Kong: Skull Island” provides all the intense thrills you could possibly want, but leaves a lot to be desired plot-wise. Is this an allegory about war? Environmentalism? There are even a handful of characters with parental issues, Kong included, and none of it is really examined. This isn’t the most brain-damaged movie ever, but “Kong: Skull Island” is best viewed with your mind turned off so you can sit back and enjoy watching our favorite giant gorilla protect his world in some of the most fantastic CGI ever put to screen.
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Five easy ways to get yourself looking younger By Turner Cavender turner@dallasfbbc.com
As much as you may want it, you simply can’t turn back the hands of time. This can be frustrating when the signs of aging begin to set in. The good news is that by adding a few anti-aging tweaks and habits to your routine, it’s quite possible to look younger, healthier and more vibrant than ever before. And, no, you don’t need surgeries, injections or expensive lotions or potions to look years younger than
you do today! Anti-aging habit #1: Daily sunscreen. Studies continue to prove that people who protect their skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays look younger than those who skip sunscreen. Apply 30 SPF to your face every morning to reap the benefits of this simple age-defying habit. Anti-aging habit #2: Lotion your hands. Since the skin on the backs of your hands is naturally thin, it becomes increasingly
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bags under your eyes. Avoid eating sodium rich foods and instantly look younger! Anti-aging habit #4: Get enough sleep. If you’d like to look younger, fight the urge to stay up late. Getting plenty of sleep—seven to nine hours each night — is key for allowing your body to produce the ideal levels of estrogen and progesterone, hormones that boost your skin’s natural repair mechanisms and promote a healthy complexion.
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UNICEF Children First Gala Sixty Five Hundred
Aaron Enrico, Mayor Mike Rawlings
Speaker Mark Haidar and his wife
Co-Chairs Joyce Goss, Lynn McBee, Gowi Sharma
Junior League $770,000 distributed to organizations Green House Market
Lee Park Conservancy Membership Party Key Club
David E. Meador, Jon Beasley, Lauren Ives
Molly Anderson, D’Andra Simmons Lock
CASA President Kathleen LaValle, Angela Nash
JLD President Bonner Allen, Judy Wright, Bob White, Tiffany Ollie, Jennifer Tobin
Benaye Rogers, Genesis CEO Jan Langbein
Friends of Warren Center Art of Music Gala Southside Ballroom
Nathan Cheffy, Sherri Gore, Sarah Jones, Lauren Bradley
Ben Smithee, Jordan Roberts, Nick Adamson
David Call, Tara Null, Tim Ishii, Ben Smithee
Melody and Rick Rogers
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TRAVEL
TRAIL TO GOOD HEALTH
Hidden treasure: When Dallas was Las Vegas
Simple trick to eat healthily at restaurants
By Michael Wald
wald.world@yahoo.com Tourists venture to Arlington to see Ranger Stadium, AT&T Center and Six Flags, but the Michael Wald attraction that often gets the #1 billing with Trip Advisor in Arlington isn’t any of these. It’s a little-known, off the beaten trail, one-of-akind place that is a hidden treasure. It’s a place steeped in history, an attraction that you skip at your peril and a Texas Historic Landmark since 2004. It’s also a place where in the 1930s, a huge treasure passed through hands nightly, reputedly $500K— worth a lot back then! Currently the location of Arlington Baptist College, a little less than a century before Las Vegas came of age, this site was “the” place where the rich and famous, entertainers and gangsters alike, gathered in secret in a den of debauchery and gambling known as Top O’ Hill Terrace. Today you can see the evidence of the crimes committed at this speakeasy by joining a tour. They are led by the wife of one of the Baptist ministers who teaches the gospel here now, Vickie “I don’t even allow a deck of cards in my house” Bryant. She also serves as curator, chief archivist, historian and head of the effort to preserve this truly amazing historic site. She has assembled quite a collection of artifacts and spins a great yarn on a shoestring budget. The effort has been partially supported by contributions from Vickie’s salary and donations from visiting missionaries from around the world who occasionally get to Dallas for education and conclaves and are willing to support the cause despite their strong religious beliefs that what happened here was a sin. Vickie herself repeatedly, sheepishly, seems conflicted about having been led to this work despite her Baptist upbringing. The new Baptist owners of the property revel in showcasing sin replaced by virtue. The list of public figures that graced the premises includes Ginger Rogers, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Bonnie and Clyde, Jack Ruby and Gene Autry. Vickie has assembled pictures of many of the visitors at Top O’ Hill Terrace. She gathers much of her information from eyewitnesses who are dying off. Visitors — now in their 90s — stop by and tell her about their childhood experiences here. She collects tangible objects from the attics of some of them that now are exhibited at the museum here. She’s compiled
a video record from many of them and incorporates their statements into her tale, a tale so incredible that you’d think it was fiction, but it is true! Vickie gingerly broaches the subject of some of the murders that happened here, crimes without a statute of limitations. So, when she gets details from some of the elders relating their memories, they explain that they can’t spill all the beans until a few more people pass away. Such is the intrigue of Top O’ Hill Terrace. The place was converted to an illegal gambling destination beginning in 1929 when a rural tea room on a hill overlooking Fort Worth was turned into a deliberately deceptive place for law breakers. At the gate and guard house at the beginning of a long road to the tea room, a signaling system was used to alert patrons when police were coming in. Those in the tea room would disguise gambling paraphernalia —designed for easy disguise — leaving only an empty dining room and some idle waiters. Hidden tunnels would lead patrons to an outdoor tea garden where many of the top entertainers of the day performed and non-alcoholic (legal) beverages were being served. Other tunnels ran to the horse barn and to an outdoor swimming pool. One of the earliest air conditioning systems was housed in a building next to the main gambling hall, keeping the patrons comfortable in the heat of Dallas. An on-site brothel, currently used as a dorm, housed — among others — one of the era’s most infamous call girls. A prominent Baptist leader in Fort Worth eventually got the police and prosecutors, who were complicit in the operation, to take action against its owners and shut it down. That’s where Baptism and sinners intersect. An interesting letter from the Baptist leader to the owner of Top O’ Hill Terrace, part of the historical collection, offers to help lead him away from sin to the Lord. Today, Top O’ Hill Terrace is an amazing peek into a past when Dallas was what Las Vegas is today, only without the imprimatur of legal gambling. Don’t miss this place! For details, go to topohillterrace.org to arrange a tour. A $10 “donation” is required. Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com. Follow him @Adventourist.
By Megan Lyons
megan@thelyonsshare.org It’s no secret that it’s a lot easier to stick to a healthy diet when you’re eating homecooked meals rather than eating at restaurants. After all, restaurant chefs are paid to make the food taste good, not to make it as healthy as possible. Often, we are celebrating or enjoying socializing, and end up eating more unhealthy food than we would have at home. We have all experienced that overly-full, miserable feeling, where we wonder if we’ll need to unbutton our pants before walking out of the restaurant. Unfortunately, Megan Lyons the damage doesn’t stop there. Aside from using extra fat, sugar and salt to make food taste more appealing, restaurants also increase portion sizes so you end up eating more than you would at home. Some sources show that restaurant portions contain up to 50 percent more calories, fat, and sodium than an equivalent home-cooked meal. One study published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine showed that teenagers ate, on average, 309 more calories during days that they ate at fast-food restaurants (and 267 more calories during days that they ate at full-service restaurants). Plus, when you’re at home, you likely don’t have the bread basket, the appetizer course, the dessert menu and the full bar to steer you away from healthy eating. One simple tip I use to help my clients stay healthy even when dining out is what I call the “BDFD rule.” This stands for Bread, Drink, Fried food and Dessert, four of the major ways restaurant meals become less healthy than home-cooked meals. At normal restaurant meals, they allow themselves to
choose one (or none!) of the four options; at special occasions (like going to a new restaurant or having a date night), they choose two; and at once-per-year occasions (like Christmas, an anniversary, or a birthday), they choose three. Here is what is included in each category: • Bread includes the breadbasket, bread on a sandwich, crispbreads in appetizers, any pasta or a grain that is more than a ½-cup serving. • Drink includes alcohol or a sweetened beverage like soda, juice, tonic water or hot chocolate. • Fried foods include anything fried, such as tortilla chips, French fries and fried chicken. • Dessert includes any non-fruit sweet treat. Framing it so that they get to choose one (or two, or three) of the options (rather than having to limit themselves) makes them feel more free and in control of their choices, and doesn’t seem so oppressive. Simply taking the time to make the decision is a great forcing mechanism. Most of the time, the bread basket is not too hard for me to pass up, but if I didn’t have the BDFD rule in mind, I might mindlessly chomp on a few pieces of bread to pass the time until my meal came. Using the BDFD rule is one of the many tricks I use to help keep my restaurant meals from piling on the unnecessary calories and ensure that I leave feeling energized and satisfied, rather than weighed down and regretful. I hope you enjoy using the rule as well! Megan Lyons is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, owner of The Lyons’ Share Wellness and author of “Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness,” available on Amazon. To learn more, contact her at megan@thelyonsshare.org, or visit her website, thelyonsshare.org.
AUTOMOBILITY
The book on the Hyundai Genesis G80 By David Boldt
djboldt@sbcglobal.net Some 30 years ago (in the middle of the Reagan administration) both Toyota and Nissan embarked on separate plans to enhance their lineups with up market, aspirational brands. Toyota’s Lexus would become a wild success, while Nissan’s Infiniti remains a work in progress. On first blush, Hyundai — in pursuing a similar strategy with the independent launch of its upmarket Genesis franchise — looks intent on splitting the difference. It is a moderately successful work in progress. Our test vehicle, a Genesis G80, moves to the Genesis showroom from the Hyundai franchise, where it served as one of three Hyundai Genesis models — the Genesis coupe sat below it, while the aspirational Equus stood above it. In moving to the separate Genesis brand, there were only tweaks in content to the G80, most of them made in 2016. But minimal changes don’t in any way minimize what the team at Genesis has crafted here; this is one impressive footprint adorned with what we’ll call conservatively expressive (you know — Trump on a teleprompter) sheet metal. Within what Genesis product planners regard as the G80’s competitive set, you’ll find Cadillac’s CTS, the Lexus GS, Infiniti Q70, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class. You won’t perceive the Genesis sculpting to be as expressive as the Infiniti or Lexus, but you will find it suggesting the same degree of substance as any in this category, save — perhaps — the Benz. We like the G80’s prominent grille, and the visual balance between its lower body and greenhouse provides a planted, quietly dynamic platform. Inside, comfortable buckets up front and a generous rear seating area make seating for five plausible, if not necessarily practical. Opt for our test vehicle’s Ultimate package and you have your choice of either black or ivory leather. We enjoyed the ivory, which is accented by black piping; with that, black and ivory is “it” for selection, in a category absolutely rife with personalization. Give me
saddle, brown or gray options, even if adding those choices would add a couple of grand. Under the hood, Genesis prospects have their choice of a responsive 3.8 liter V6 or 5.0 liter V8, generating 311 horsepower or 420 hp, respectively. Ours had the 3.8, and while knowing there remains a strong (and David Boldt loud) affection for eight cylinders propelling midsize and large sedans, our 311 horsepower (at an admittedly low elevation) did just fine, thank you very much. If we could legally do “the ton” heading west on I-20 we’d opt for the V8, but between NorthPark’s Neiman-Marcus and Nordstrom, the V6 will do beautifully. Just hit the “sport” mode if feeling feisty. The Genesis power train is complemented beautifully by the platform, combining a rigid structure with compliant, all-independent suspension. We’re conflicted between ≈serene” and “sublime” as the descriptive, so we’ll use both. The BMW 340i made a similar impression and enjoys a similar price point. The 3 Series, however, has grown in every dimension, but it still occupies the compact rung among four door sedans. Conversely, the G80 is almost a “tweener,” providing a larger interior volume than BMW’s 5 Series while not matching the footprint of the 7 Series. But BMW sells its 3 Series and 5 Series and 7 Series in
showrooms geared to its upscale clientele, while driving into the near future Hyundai has established no separate showroom facilities for Genesis products. In their stead, Genesis is opting for “pop up” showrooms within existing Hyundai dealerships. Genesis mitigates its lack of exclusive showrooms with the offer to pick you up, kinda’ like Enterprise. They’ll bring the Genesis to you for a demonstration drive, and after the purchase they’ll happily make arrangements to drop your Genesis off for any servicing. Those initiatives are all well and good, but any number of prospects — including yours truly — are not really interested in hosting sales or service personnel in their homes; it’s a private home and not a Genesis showroom. In business it can be likened to hotel officing, which 20-and-30-year-olds in the workforce are apparently embracing. And when those youngsters start paying $50K and up for a new car it might be time to stop building showrooms. As it sits and drives, we’d put the Genesis G80 on any short list of viable, dynamic sedans, but we’d also top out our investment at $60K. But there is good news. If you still find the showroom environment intimidating, take comfort. There is no showroom. 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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Our Favorite Restaur ants American – Homestyle Beck’s Prime 5931 Forest Ln. 972-661-8681 Bubba’s Cooks Country 6617 Hillcrest 214-373-6527 Mama’s Daughters’ Diner 2014 Irving Blvd. 214-742-8646 Riverside Grill 940 Riverfront Blvd. 214-748-2700 Asian – Japanese – Sushi Blue Sushi Sake Grill 7859 Walnut Hill, #100 972-677-7887 Sushi House 5619 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-2100 Sushi Kyoto II 6429 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-9991 Ten Ramen 1818 Sylvan Ave. 972-803-4400 WaiWai Kitchen – Sushi, Noodles 4315 Lemmon Ave. 214-520-8868 Bakery – Desserts – Ice Cream Celebrity Café & Bakery 10720 Preston Rd,#1016 214-373-0783 Crème de la Cookie 6025 Royal Ln. 214-363-4766 6706 Snider Plaza 214-265-5572 Einstein Bros. Bagels 3827 Lemmon Ave. 214-526-5221 6011 Royal Ln. 214-265-1435 6109 Berkshire Ln, #A 214-691-2445 Gigi’s Cupcakes 5450 W. Lovers, #130 214-352-2253 Highland Park Soda Fountain 3229 Knox St. 214-521-2126 Marble Slab Creamery 3001 Knox St., #103 214-219-0300 6130 Berkshire Ln. 214-369-5566
Mojo Donuts 6522 Lemmon Ave. Mustang Donuts 6601 Hillcrest Ave. The Original Cupcakery 2222 McKinney, #230 Paciugo 3699 McKinney Ave. Pokey O’s 3034 Mockingbird Top Pot Doughnuts 8611 Hillcrest, #195 Yummy Donuts 4355 Lovers Ln.
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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
greenville cont'd from page 1 Greenville and Blackwell, the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the southwest will take over the area for two miles. And I mean it, with more than 125,000 attendees, more than 90 floats and nearly 2,000 participants, green will be the only color seen for miles. As if Dallasites needed even more reason to party, along the parade route there will be two VIP BrewFest locations set up, one in the parking lot of Office Depot on Greenville, the other in the parking lot of the Meadows Building next door. Proceeds benefit Dallas Independent School District and offer a number of features that every fine Irishman needs. Two complimentary brews will be offered to attendees, one at each location, along with access to VIP lines, the VIP lounge, VIP port-o-pots and, most importantly, a variety of St. Patty’s Day
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 Royal China
BrewFest swag. And we can’t forget about the final event planned for the afternoon. The one that brings thousands of people from around DFW to the end of the parade every year. It’ll have you switching from Guinness to Jameson in no time, and get you step dancing your way into the night for sure. I’m talking about the concert, mate, and they’ve got a special guest planned for this year. While past guests have included artists like Third Eye Blind and Snoop Dogg, Jimmy Eat World will be the headliner for the St. Patty’s Day concert this year, along with Rooney and The Unlikely Candidates. So get your clogs ready, and step back into the '90s for the day as you jam out to alternative while slamming Irish car bombs. The event takes place immediately after the parade Saturday in the Energy Square parking lot and guests must be 21+ to attend.
LOCAL ARCHITECTURE
scooper21@yahoo.com The Dallas Architecture Forum, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing public education about architecture, design and the urban environment, will continue its 2016-2017 Panel Discussion Series on Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. with “Dallas Parks and Urban Spaces” moderated by Lois Finkelman, former board chair of both the Dallas Park Board and the NRPA (National Park and Recreation Association) as well as a member of the Dallas City Council. Panels are offered at no charge to both Forum members and to the general public as a public outreach of The Forum. The new venue for the Panel Series for this season is the Dallas Black Dance Theater (DBDT) building directly behind One Arts Plaza. The DBDT is located at the corner of Arts Plaza Street and Ann Williams Way – at 2700 Ann Williams Way. Free parking is available between the DBDT building and Fellowship Church, located to the east of the DBDT building. Beginning at 6:15 p.m., complementary beverages will be served. No reservations are needed to attend. One CEU AIA credit is available. “The Dallas Architecture Forum is delighted to present this next panel in its 2016-17 series of thought-provoking Panel Discussions on topics impacting the citizens of Dallas both locally and globally,” said Forum executive director Nate Eudaly. “Moderator Lois Finkelman will be joined by panelists who will discuss the dramatic growth of parks and public spaces in downtown Dallas and also consider what Dallas parks will look like in the next 20 years.”
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Joining Finkelman as panelists for this program will be the following distinguished community leaders and subject matter experts: Robert Dechard, Chair of the Parks for Downtown Dallas Foundation and past Chair of A. H. Belo Corporation; Robert Kent, North Texas Area Director for The Trust for Public Land; Janette K. Monear, president and CEO of the Texas Trees Foundation; and Willis Winters, director of the City of Dallas' Parks and Recreation Department. For more information on The Dallas Architecture Forum, or the Panel Discussion Series, visit dallasarchitectureforum.org or call 214-764-2406.
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There's nothing like a Guinness on St. Patty's Day.
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wait for the audience to see them in action.” Especially relevant today, the show’s title, “Parade” refers to the Memorial Day Parade in which story is set. Ervi said, “There is power in numbers and historically many of this country’s most progressive advancements — and devastating setbacks — began with a large group of people united in a common goal.” As the victim, Mary Phagan’s mother, versatile Dallas performer Sara Shelby-Martin brings credits from memorable shows at Uptown Players, Lyric Stage, Contemporary Theatre of Dallas and Theatre Three. Her roles have included “The Toxic Avenger,” “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” and “The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical.” The talented diva performers her cabaret show “The Alto Line: My Life in Harmony” at venues across DFW. Kyle Igneczi is a respected Dallas actor who has appeared at
WTT in meaty roles in “Bonnie & Clyde” and “Dogfight,” and has been seen in Uptown Players’ (UP) “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” and “Angels in America,” Theatre Three’s “Memphis” and has a cache of credits in area theaters. About the story, Ervi said, “[Directing ‘Parade’ has certainly stirred up a number of emotions. It’s infuriating when you see the failures of the justice system. It’s incredibly moving when love remains constant despite grave circumstances. It’s empowering when freedom of speech prevails. It’s terrifying when hate triumphs. With the current state of our political and social climate, ‘Parade’ couldn’t be timelier and that’s something I hope to convey in this production.” Tickets for the one night only production, Saturday, March 25 at 8 p.m. may be purchased at watertowertheatre.org/tickets.aspx or by phone 972-450-6232. You may also purchase seats in person at WaterTower Theatre at the Addison Theatre Centre, 15650 Addison Road, Addison. For more information, visit watertowertheatre.org.
SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE
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Lois Finkelman (above) moderates panel discussion.
Big Movie
Time to get your ‘Freaks’ on "Gobble-gobble ... we accept her ... one of us," goes the haunting chant of “Freaks.” Yet it would be decades before this widely banned morality play gained acceptance as a cult masterpiece. Horror film master Tod Browning (1931's “Dracula”) directs this landmark early sound movie in which the true freaks are not the story's sideshow performers, but "normals" who mock and abuse them. Browning, a former circus contortionist, cast real-life sideshow professionals. A living torso who nimbly lights his own cigarette despite having no arms or legs, microcephalics (whom the film calls "pinheads") — they and others play the big-top troupers who inflict a terrible revenge on a trapeze artist who treats them as subhumans. In 1994, “Freaks” was selected for the National Film Registry's archive of cinematic treasures. The 1932 controversial film “Freaks” is the latest in the “Big Movie” film series presented by The Magnolia Theatre at 3699 McKinney Ave. in the West Village on Tuesday, March 14. Curtain times are at 7:30 and 10 p.m. “Freaks” is the latest showing of classic films every Tuesday evening at the Magnolia Theatre. Upcoming films in this series include “To Catch a Thief” and “Roger & Me.” Advance tickets can be purchased at landmarktheatres.com. For more information, call 214-520-0394. — Ken Freehill Photo courtesy of MGM
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