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COMMUNIT Y NEWS
See ‘La Traviata’ for free The Metropolitan Opera’s on-screen presentation of Verdi’s “La Traviata” at the Cinemark 17 and IMAX at 11819 Webb Chapel Road will be Saturday, March 11 at 11:55 a.m. Sonya Yoncheva and rising American tenor Michael Fabiano star. Photo courtesy of Metropolitan Opera During intermission, interviews with cast, crew and production teams give a revealing look at what goes into the staging of an opera. Fathom Events in conjunction with Katy Trail Weekly is offering a limited number of tickets by emailing info@katytrailweekly.com. — Ariel Smith
Fundraiser for Dallas Afterschool On Friday, March 24 from 7-11 p.m. at the Dallas Arboretum’s Rosine Hall will be home to the Dallas Afterschool’s 10th anniversary event “RECESS!” This fun and casual evening will include comfort Photo courtesy of Dallas Afterschool foods from childhood with a grown-up twist, adult “juice boxes,” a signature sandbox sponsored by NorthPark filled with $10,000 worth in prizes, raffle items and live music from Prophets and Outlaws. Tickets are $175 and available at dallasafterschool.org. — Eleanor Banco
New center home to SMU riders Dallas Equestrian Center has opened the new, state-of-the-art GeoTEX Equestrian Arena that provides the safest and highest quality footing in the world and is home to the SMU equestrian team. The addition of the 50,000 sq. ft. GeoTEX arena makes the 10-acre equestrian center the most highly sought-after facility for competitive Photo courtesy of DEC riders throughout the region. The all-weather arena is located three and one half miles from the SMU campus at 8787 Park Lane. — David Sanderson
Big change to the Game Room The decades-old Game Room off the main lobby of the Four Seasons Resort and Club has undergone a $1 million facelift and opens on Friday, March 3 as the OUTLAW Taproom. The indoor/outdoor bar and patio features Texas Photo courtesy of Four Seasons beers, wines and craft cocktails on tap, and is inspired by Texas musicians including Willie Nelson, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Janis Joplin and others. A new menu will also be introduced. — David Mullen
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MULL IT OVER
Brad and Kevin Twitty’s excellent adventure
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com Imagine in your late 20s and early 30s, you and your partner decide it’s time to do something completely different, maybe even borderline crazy. Imagine leaving your home, good jobs, family, friends and all of your belongings behind as you set out on a backpacking trek throughout the world. Imagine if all you currently have with you is being lugged around in a 46-liter backpack. Imagine the current life of locals Brad and Kevin Twitty. Brad Twitty, 31, was born in Teague, about 90 miles south of Dallas. He graduated from Texas A&M and was a manager for Dallas-based IT consulting firm Pariveda Solutions. Garland-born Kevin
Twitty, 29, graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University. He was a top interior designer for the DFW-based design firm IBB Design Fine Furnishings. They formally met in Dallas, about eight years ago, at Kevin’s birthday party where Brad was a guest. They had actually met when Kevin was working at Z Gallerie on Knox Street. “Do I know you?” Brad asked, and the relationship began. In 2013, after Washington passed same-sex marriage the year before, they got married in Seattle at the courthouse. Catching up with the Twitty’s trek — once impossible - is easier in these days of high technology and social media. They have provided a dialogue of their trip, which is still very much in progress.
Photos courtesy of the Twittys
Kevin (left) and Brad Twitty are living their worldly dream. “After spending the better part of a decade working towards the American dream, we decided to step back and rethink what that really meant to us. Ultimately, we decided that taking a ‘no regrets leap out of our comfort zone’ nomadic backpacking journey across
the globe was the right thing for us.” The American dream to them was not white picket fences and ambrosia salad at the neighborhood potluck. They had wanderlust in their hearts. MULL cont'd on page 9
THEATER
'The Tempest' has fashion, theater, arts for all
By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
Until audiences see this unique Dallas Theater Center (DTC) production, they will be curious whether William Shakespeare is rolling over in his grave or doing a happy dance to see a musical adaptation of his classic, “The Tempest.” When you have a collaboration between the Dallas Theater Center (DTC); AT&T Performing Arts Center (PAC) and Ignite/Arts Dallas at SMU Meadows School of the Arts, with The Public Works Dallas (PWD), whatever the reaction to the play’s departure from the original, it’s bound to be a hearty one. The event is in affiliation with New York City-based “The Public Theater’s Public Works,” and is the inaugural event for the series in Dallas. In a move to make theater “for the people and by the people,” this 90-minute production is open and free to the public on March 3-5 at 8 p.m. While free
Photo courtesy of Liz Mikel
Well known among Dallas theatergoers, Liz Mikel walks in and out of her role as Ariel in Dallas Theater Center’s production of “The Tempest.”
tickets are “selling” out quickly, DTC anticipates that many will not pick up their advance tickets, and encourages you to join the standby ticket line at 2400 Flora St., up to an hour-anda-half before each performance, and first-come-first-served will get tickets 15 minutes before the start of each performance. With music and new lyrics by Todd Almond and conceived by Lear deBessonet, DTC’s Kevin Moriarty will direct at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre. According to Sarah Papert, who is one of the 200 local non-actors, cast members from the Dallas community, 100 of those were recruited through community service organizations. Papert is executive director of the Vickery Meadow Learning Center, one of the partnering organizations. “Another 100 are members of cameo groups, such as a children’s choir, a TEMPEST cont'd on page 6
HIGHLAND PARK
Best-selling author says he was 'trolled' by HPHS students By Courtney Collins/KERA News A best-selling author says he was disrupted by students at an assembly at Highland Park High School (HPHS). Jamie Ford was the keynote speaker at the school district's LitFest last week. Ford describes his experience at HPHS as a school visit gone sideways. On his personal website, the New York Times bestselling author wrote about what happened as he spoke to hundreds of freshmen and sophomores. Ford says things started off fine — but everything devolved as he answered questions. He says students clapped and cheered at random times. Ford said teachers and the principal didn’t do anything to stop them. Ford, who is Chinese-American, says students continued clapping and cheering, even after he discussed the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Highland Park superintendent Tom Trigg has apologized to Ford. He and school board president Joe Taylor sent a statement to parents and staff Sunday night that has also been posted on the school district website. They said the district has a lot to learn from the incident and also
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Ford posted this picture to his personal website, captioning it "the calm before the storm." want to publicly apologize for the unacceptable behavior of students. Ford says several students did seek him out after the assembly to say they were sorry about what happened.
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
‘And the winner is …’
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com I looked at the date, and I just couldn’t wait. March 3 is Dr. Seuss Day. It should be really great … Even though we are enjoying spring-like weather, national marketers still feel like the post-holiday paunch still exists with most Americans trying to get ready for bikini-weather. We are being inundated by television and print ads for lap-band surgery, drugs promised to reduce body fat, Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem and others. I tried Nutrisystem once, and after all of those dried packages of food was gone, I knew how an astronaut must feel after a meal … I am a movie junkie, and make it a mission to see every Best Picture nominee prior to the Academy Awards. On Sunday I set out to see “Lion” and “Fences,” the only remaining films I had not seen. Unfortunately, “Fences” is in limited distribution. I planned a 10:05 a.m. showing of “Lion,” and then bee-lining down to the Magnolia Theater in West Village for a 1 p.m. viewing of “Fences.” I made the showing of “Lion” at the AMC Valley View 16. I felt like I was in an episode of “The Last Man on Earth.” I know that there are big plans for redevelopment for the mall to create another mini-town, and I know that the theater and Sears are the last remaining anchor tenants. What I did not know is that there are still a number of small businesses trying to survive inside. It was a sad sight of shopping mall blight. The shops are in a dilapidated or shuttered state. The inside of the shopping center looks like the “Blues Brothers” drove through while being chased by the Illinois State
Police. The theater was functional, but not to the standards that we have become so accustomed to set by Magnolia, Angelika, LOOK and others. Poor, old Valley View Mall. I can’t shake the image of all of those small businesses destined for closure and those unfortunate people that have hung around soon facing unemployment. By the way, a backup on our beloved North David Mullen Central Expressway prevented me from getting to the Magnolia … Jimmy Kimmel was excellent as host of the 89th Oscars ceremony. He was funny, and tried and succeeded to deflect the anticipated political statements with a poignant monologue. Justin Timberlake was brilliant in opening the show with a song and dance routine that not only got the crowd going, but also took one of the Best Original Songs off of the docket. I maintain that one of the reasons the show runs so long is that every nominated song has to be played in a manner more befitting Broadway. Of course the number of categories covered also adds to the length of the show. But while people are so critical of the show’s length, remember how long the Super Bowl lasts. These are once a year events. I think we can sit through three and one half hours of entertainment, and this show was entertaining primarily thanks to Kimmel. Did we need Junior Mints being dropped from the sky? No. Did a tour
Breakthrough could alter genetics @naimajeannette
You need to know about CRISPR. CRISPR stands for clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats. It’s a genome editing technique that has turned the biomedical community on its head. Basically, CRISPR is a group of molecules that can edit DNA, and unlike other gene-editing methods, it’s cheap, quick and “easy” to use. In 2015, CRISPR was labeled the breakthrough of the year, and it could be the technology to cure many diseases, including cancer. CRISPR-Cas9 can be programmed to seek and find a certain sequence of DNA, say a mutation you don’t want, and snip it out. By placing an alternate DNA code in the nearby vicinity, the new DNA will be repaired into the DNA code. For example, many diseases, such as cystic fibrosis or muscular dystrophy, are the result of a faulty gene that could be replaced. Researchers have used CRISPR-Cas9 to alter the genome of mice with a severe form of muscular dystrophy. Their results show the mice were able to make an essential muscle protein allowing them to build strength during growth. The Cas9 of CRISPRCas9 is a CRISPR associated protein 9. The Cas9 is the protein/enzyme derived from a bacteria used to unravel DNA and cut out the unwanted DNA. The enzyme (the scissors) is paired with an RNA strand that guides or programs the enzyme to the sequences at specific locations in the genome to cut. Together they can be programmed to cut
DNA at precise points on DNA codes. This is yet the genome. This precision another way genes can be is extremely valuable. altered to select for certain Since the discovery of traits or lessen others. CRISPR-Cas9, hundreds of This technology comes papers have been published with great responsibility. discovering the wide apChanging the genome of plications of CRISPR-Cas9 one organism in the poptechnology. Discoveries ulation will affect the enbeyond the straight fortire population, and what ward use have often been change will that cause in the called, “hacking CRISPR.” ecologic system? Let’s look Scientists have used the at the Zika virus for a secCRISPR technology to hack ond. It's a deadly virus cara way to help remove cancer ried by only a few species of cells from infected individu- mosquitoes. Using CRISPRals. Cancer attacks immune Cas9 scientists could alter cells, the very same cells the genome of a mosquito that should destroy canto make it unable to carry cer cells. CRISPR-Cas9 can the Zika virus. When this disable the gene that puts mosquito reproduced its a stop on a cell’s immune offspring would carry the response, giving them the same DNA and soon the ability again to fight and de- entire species would not stroy cancer cells. The first be able to carry the virus, clinical trials using some of essentially destroying the this CRISPR-Cas9 technolvirus. But, what if when ogy in humans in the U.S. the mosquito was altered it will be sometime made it distasteful this year. to its predators? The Another hack mosquito population of CRISPR is using would explode. And the technology to what if it could now not just cut out carry a different even DNA but to alter more deadly virus? the epigenome. The point is, the Simply, your DNA ecologic systems are Naïma Jeannette codes for proteins highly complex and which make up your body. connected. If these CRISPRNot all of your DNA codes Cas9 genes enter the enviare turned on and many ronment, the ramifications are turned off. By altering could be extreme. what codes are turned or And how far are we off, effects what your body willing to modify the displays. Think of twins — human genetic genome? they have the same genetic Would you like your child to makeup (same DNA), yet express more of their DNA their physical appearance is code for longer thicker hair? different — they look and Would you like to ensure act different. This has a lot they don’t have the gene to do with their epigenome for early onset Alzheimers? and environmental factors Where is the line drawn? that have turned off some Naïma Jeannette is a genes and on others. Using freelance writer, teacher the CRISPR technology sciand conservationist. Email entists are sending proteins her at naimajeannette@ to precise spots on the DNA gmail.com or Tweet her @ to turn on or off certain naimajeannette.
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Katy Trail Weekly is a community-friendly newspaper designed to inform and entertain the people in many diverse demographics who live and/or work in these neighborhoods. Much like the Katy Trail itself, Katy Trail Weekly is designed to help bring together the neighborhoods of Downtown, Uptown, Cedar Springs/Oak Lawn, the Design District, the Medical District and the Park Cities, as well as others. The newspaper is placed in local businesses, and other locations, for free pick-up by their patrons. We support this publication by providing ad space to local businesses who want an effective and affordable way to reach the Katy Trail area readers we attract and serve. We welcome participation in the paper through story and picture submissions, and we hope that you will join us in making this paper the best it can be. Publisher Rex Cumming Editor in Chief David Mullen Managing Nancy Black Director Office Manager Ian Murphy Graphic Design Sidney Stevens Accounts Cindi Cox Manager Distribution Andy Simpson Manager Copy Editors Pat Sanchez
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bus led by Kimmel’s minion Guillermo need to be included? Probably not, but it broke up the monotony between Best Set Design and Best Makeup. In general, all was going well until the end when the wrong Best Picture was named. Don’t blame Warren Beatty or Faye Dunaway. It was clearly a mistake by Price Waterhouse. Ironically, Kimmel said he was ending the show with another Matt Damon bit in the audience until he felt he had better go back on stage and try to make some sense of the mass confusion … For what it is worth, I thought “Hidden Figures” was the best movie of the year … One head-scratcher during the broadcast was Walmart giving four directors
a receipt of items that don’t go together and having them produce a mini-film. It is like “Chopped” when four chefs are given foods that don’t go together and are asked to whip up a delicacy. Unoriginal by Walmart and not very entertaining … You may want to get a leg up by getting a season subscription to the Dallas Summer Musicals, where you can see seven shows for as little as $150. Continued renewal gives you first access to “Hamilton” tickets for the 18/19 season … Lost in the sad news of the passing of Fort Worth’s own Bill Paxton at 61 was the loss of Joseph Wapner the next day. Judge Wapner’s “People Court” was the pioneer of reality courtroom TV. He was 97.
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Plan ahead for Yellow Rose Gala
By Joe Ruzicka
joe.c.ruzicka@gmail.com As a little girl, Fallon Wynne Way remembered all of the glitz and glamour that came with the Yellow Rose Gala Joe Ruzicka (YRG). Beautiful dresses, lots of makeup, black ties and boots and a huge party with an energy level that could not be matched in DFW. But after her mother Dee’s long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, the memories of the YRG became so much more to Way. She realized she needed to pursue a living legacy for her mother and her battle with the deadly disease. After a 15-year hiatus, Way and her fellow committee members resurrected the YRG and are taking the fight against MS to the next level. The YRG President and 2017 chairman knew it was what her mother wanted. “My mother told me to bring the gala back. She said it was my generation’s turn to own this. We are keeping her fight against MS alive — and we are going to win,” Way said. The Yellow Rose Gala Foundation was first established by Dee and Jimmy Wynne in April 1986. For 15 years (1986-2001) the Yellow Rose Gala was the party to be seen at in Dallas. More importantly, the gala netted more than $5 million for MS research. Unfortunately, due to Dee’s battle with multiple sclerosis, the gala stopped after 2001. In 2015, Fallon Wynne Way and Todd Wynne (Fallon’s brother), reestablished the gala with a group of their peers, all who are active community leaders themselves and affected by MS in some form. Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that affects the brains ability to operate the body. Primary Progressive MS is the worst form, as it is a continuous neurologic decline to the point where the individual can no longer can walk or have muscle function. This slow and steady disease has no cure and limited treatment options. But the Yellow Rose Gala aims K ATY TR AIL WEEKLY'S
CRIME WATCH Feb. 23 – 2:33 p.m. 9900 Block, Bowman Blvd. (75220) Assault: The suspect pulled the complainant out of the vehicle and threw her to the ground. Feb. 23 – 6:35 p.m. 4900 Block, Kelton Dr. (75209) Burglary of a Habitation: The suspect broke a side window, entered the complainant’s residence and fled out a back window. Feb. 23 – 7:07 p.m. 4600 Block, Sycamore St. (75204) Theft of Bicycle: An unknown suspect stole a bicycle from the complainant’s porch. Feb. 24 – 9:35 a.m. 3000 Block, Fairmount St. (75201) Burglary of a Business: An unknown suspect damaged a rear door, entered and stole property. Feb. 24 – 2:50 p.m. 1500 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75207) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s front door and stole property. Feb. 24 – 11 p.m. 3000 Block, Woodside St. (75204) Aggravated Assault: The suspect hit the complainant in the head and fled.
to change that. As an active 501 (c)(3), 100 percent of the net proceeds from the gala go to research for Progressive MS. As co-caretaker of her mother until her passing from MS in 2014, Fallon knows the disease first hand. “Everyone in the family is affected at some level,” Way said. “We are working to develop a collaborative network of researchers, fundraisers and activists so that we don’t duplicate efforts. Progressive MS is the worst kind of Multiple Sclerosis and where YRG is focusing its efforts. It’s time to cut the head off this snake.” So what can you expect at one of Dallas’ best black tie parties? Awesome entertainment for starters. The Temptations are bringing Motown to Dallas with their famous hits like “My Girl” and “I Second that Emotion.” Expect to dance off those calories that you accumulated with the Yellow Rose Gala’s outstanding food and drink. There’s even a special Yellow Rose Whiskey for the event. Finally, a world-class live and silent auction rounds out the evening. Hopefuls can bid on hundreds of items the old fashioned way or download the YRG app and bid if they are not even present. In keeping with the theme of having the next generation taking the fight to MS, attendees under 35 can purchase a discounted ticket to the gala. This includes a Young Philanthropist Membership and an invitation to Boots N’ Roses, the gala’s fall event. If you are on the fence, Fallon Wynne Way promises an outstanding time that can’t be missed. “We are going to have a party that will knock your socks off,” Way said, “and most importantly get us one step closer to curing MS. You will not want to miss this event.” The Yellow Rose Gala is on Saturday, April 8 from 6:30 p.m.-midnight at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel at 2222 N. Stemmons Freeway. For tickets and more information, go to theyellowrose.org. Joe Ruzicka is a retired Naval Aviator and F-14 Tomcat RIO. He lives in Lakewood and yearns for the days of Nolan Ryan fastballs.
Feb. 24 – 11:56 p.m. 3100 Block, Douglas Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s apartment and stole property. Feb. 25 – 10:06 a.m. 4200 Block, Fairmount St. (75219) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect smashed the complainant's vehicle window, found the key and then stole the vehicle. Feb. 25 – 11:12 a.m. 3500 Block, Ross Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect entered the complainant’s unlocked vehicle and stole a computer. Feb. 25 – 11:14 a.m. 4100 Block, Fairmount St. (75219) Burglary of a Business: The suspect entered the complainant’s business and stole a printer. Feb. 25 – 8:52 p.m. 3600 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s wallet from her purse. Feb. 26 – 9:49 a.m. 2900 Block, Clydedale Dr. (75220) Criminal Mischief: Two unknown suspects damaged the complainant’s vehicle. Feb. 26 – 4:04 p.m. 4600 Block, N. Central Expy. (75205)
Assault: An unknown suspect threatened to kill the complainant. Feb. 26 – 6:01 p.m. 2400 Block, Taylor St. (75201) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect displayed a deadly weapon and stole the complainant’s property. Feb. 27 – 10:38 a.m. 9400 Block, Hargrove Dr. (75220) Burglary of a Building: The suspect dug through a sheet rock wall and stole property. Feb. 27 – 12:27 p.m. 3300 Block, Inwood Rd. (75235) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s dealer tag from the vehicle. Feb. 27 – 4:02 p.m. 3700 Block, Rawlins St. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect smashed the complainant’s vehicle window and stole clothing. Feb. 27 – 7:57 p.m. 500 Block, Park St. (75201) Robbery of an Individual: The suspects assaulted the complainant and stole his property. Feb. 27 – 9:29 p.m. 3100 Block, Douglas Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the location by unknown means and stole property.
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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event. Mar. 2-5
3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. Dallas, 75219 214-219-2718
Kalita Humphreys Theater — Uptown Players’ annual fundraiser pits the men against the women to find who the true Dallas stage divas are. Broadway Our Way features favorite actors performing classic Broadway hits with a twist. 2-4 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. $35-$55.
Mar. 3-11
2600 N. Stemmons Freeway Dallas, 75207 214-630-5491
Trinity River Arts Center — Kitchen Dog Theater presents “Paper Flowers,” 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. 3
2010 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-979-6430
Crow Collection of Asian Art — The museum presents “Public Programs: Artist 2 Artist,” an opportunity for artists and art aficionados to meet, create and collaborate in celebration of its latest exhibition. 6-10 p.m. FREE!
Mar. 3-4
2400 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Wyly Theatre — Showcasing 200 Dallasites from all over the city, the Wyly presents Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” The story follows Prospero, a man marooned on a remote island who uses magic to take revenge on his enemies. 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. FREE!
Mar. 6
3912 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, 75219 214-522-9611
Round-Up Saloon — It’s time for the hottest bartending competition in the state of Texas — the fourth annual Key West Cocktail Classic. Featured guests include Kelexis Davenport, “Real Housewives of Dallas” star LeeAnne Locken and lifestyle guru Steve Kemble. 8 p.m. FREE!
Mar. 7
2501 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 972-925-1200
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts — Celebrate the coming of spring and all of the newness that it brings with two evenings of music presented by the school's classical music ensembles. March 7 features the wind ensembles, orchestras and guitar. 7 p.m. $5-$10.
Mar. 7
2926 Maple Ave. Dallas, 75201 214-871-2346
Stoneleigh P — Pour yourself into history during a happy hour with the Dallas Historical Society. Learn about the unique history of one of Dallas’ most iconic places, Stoneleigh P. 6-8 p.m. FREE to attend, but guests are responsible for food and drink purchases.
Fri 3/03
Picture of the Week Great Expressions Dental Centers recently celebrated Children’s Dental Health Month by donating 100 backpacks full of school and dental supplies to Life School Oak Cliff. Send us an item or photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
Photo courtesy of Great Expressions
Alexander Graham Bell, b. 1847 Jean Harlow, b. 1911 Miranda Richardson, b. 1958 Herschel Walker, b. 1962 Jessica Biel, b. 1982 1849 – Dept. of the Interior established. 1931 – “Star Spangled Banner” adopted as U.S. national anthem.
Sat 3/04
For the Love of the Lake – Shoreline Spruce-Up Miriam Makeba, b. 1932 Catherine O’Hara, b. 1954 Patricia Heaton, b. 1958 Chaz Bono, b. 1969 1789 – 1st U.S. Congress met in New York.
Sun 3/05
Heitor Villa-Lobos, b. 1897 Rex Harrison, b. 1908 Penn Jillette, b. 1955 Michael Irvin, b. 1966 Eva Mendes, b. 1974 1770 – “The Boston Massacre” – British troops fired on Boston crowd killing five. 1923 – 1st old-age pensions in U.S. started in MT and NV.
Mon 3/06
Michelangelo, b. 1475 Bob Wills, b. 1905 Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, b. 1944 Moira Kelly, b. 1968 Shaquille O’Neal, b. 1972 1836 – 13-day siege of the Alamo ended. 1899 – Aspirin patented by Felix Hoffman and Hermann Dreser.
Tue 3/07
Luther Burbank, b. 1849 Maurice Ravel, b. 1875 Wanda Sykes, b. 1964 Rachel Weisz, b. 1971 Jenna Fischer, b. 1974 1876 – Alexander G. Bell patented the telephone. 1955 – Phyllis Diller debuted her standup act at the Purple Onion.
Wed 3/08
Oliver W. Holmes, b. 1841 Claire Trevor, b. 1909 Lynn Redgrave, b. 1943 Camryn Manheim, b. 1961 1894 – NY enacted dog license law. 1st animal control law in U.S. 1913 – IRS began to collect income taxes.
Thu 3/09
Amerigo Vespucci, b. 1454 Samuel Barber, b. 1910 Yuri Gagarin, b. 1934 1959 – Debut of Barbie doll at Amer. Int’l Toy Fair. 1964 – 1st Ford Mustang produced. 1976 – 1st female cadets accepted at West Point.
AWARDS
Dancers ‘en pointe’ in Texas’ arts spotlight
By Shari Goldstein Stern
the gala in Austin, Williams told the audience, “We have worked with millions of boys, girls and young adults teaching dance education, instilling A name synonymous with Dallas’ rich, dia sense of pride, self-esteem, discipline, joy and verse cultural arts community is the Dallas Black courage. We believe that the arts are so important Dance Theatre (DBDT). After garnering dozens to one’s total development and education.” of prestigious awards throughout its 40-year Forty years of dance have produced counthistory, recognizing both the organization and less success stories of DBDT alumni, who have its founder, Ann Williams, DBDT was honored gone on to meaningful careers incorporating in Austin last week as one of 15 recipients of the their dance training. They credit DBDT as being 2017 Texas Medal of Arts Award. the trajectory that launched them into being who DBDT rubbed elbows with this year’s they are today. One of those stories belongs to high-profile winners, including singer/songwritAmber Merrick, who is currently appearing on er/actor Kris Kristofferson; Lauren Anderson, Broadway in “Cirque du Soleil Paramour.” the first African American prima ballerina with The Maryland-born dancer graduated from Houston Ballet; Tony award-winner Renée Elise Baltimore School for the Arts. For three DBDT Goldsberry; and CBS KTVT news anchor, Scott seasons, Merrick was a company member and Pelley to name a few of the recipients. The 2017 instructor two of those seasons. lifetime achievement award went to songwriter/ “Dallas Black was the first full contract of singer/actor, Kenny Rogers. my professional career,” said Merrick. “I spent the A cache of other recognizable Dallas and formative years of my early 20s learning how to Texas honorees over the years have included navigate life as an adult and professional dancer. Raymond Nasher, Ruth Altshuler, Dan Rather I’ll forever be grateful to Ms. Williams for the and many other respected names. The recently opportunity.” deceased Ft. Worth native, Bill Paxton was a 2011 The dancer added, “As a young eager dancer, recipient. all you want is a chance; for someone else to believe Dallas’ Marca Lee Bircher, arts educator and in you as much as you believe in yourself. Also, by musician, was awarded the medal in 2003, and working in the academy I developed a true passion she said about DBDT’s recognition, “Arts educafor teaching and realizing the responsibility I have tion is committed to expanding the availability to future generations also looking for that chance. of the beauty of human artistic expression to as The lessons I learned about myself and the world wide a spectrum of people as possible, including while with the company are endless.” both its creation and its enjoyIn comparing similarities ment. Dallas Black Dance Theater between the Broadway show and has been exemplary in sharing the DBDT performances, Merrick glorious enjoyment of professionsaid, “We spend so much time al dance with an ever-expanding together that we get to know audience, many of whom have each other really well. We win never been exposed to it before.” together, we lose to together, we Houston’s Phylicia Rashad get dressed together, we laugh and her sister, actress and choretogether, we cry together, we dine ographer, Debbie Allen, are also together, we nap together, we past medal winners. As an addibicker and most importantly we tional honor, DBDT was invittake care of one another when ed to perform during the 2017 necessary.” awards show and gala dinner, “We have family away from which was hosted by Allen. Allen home and some bonds will last currently appears in the Emmylong after the final curtain closwinning television series “Grey’s es,” she added. When asked if she Anatomy.” is a New Yorker now, Merrick “It is exciting to receive this quipped, “Home is where the Photo courtesy of Cirque du Soleil rent is.” honor because the Texas Medal Amber Merrick danced with of Arts recognizes artists and For more details visit dbdt. DBDT for three seasons and com and dbdt.com/academy. arts organizations that impact is currently performing on the nation and the world,” said For more information about the Broadway in “Cirque du DBDT Founder Ann Williams. Texas Medal of Arts visit texasSoleil Paramour.” During her acceptance speech at medalofarts.org.
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NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION, INC.
Helping increase the survival rate of those affected with breast cancer since 1991.
By Sally Blanton
the global medical community to create an accessible platform for understanding a diagnosis and all the treatment options available to them.
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 National Breast Cancer Foundation’s
(NBCF) mission is to provide detection, education and support services to those affected by breast cancer. A recipient of Charity Navigator’s highest four-star rating for 12 years, NBCF provides support through their National Mammography Program, Patient Navigation, Beyond The Shock, breast health education and research programs. Janelle Hail founded NBCF in 1991.
Q H ow many clients are served each year?
QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?
A Navigation is the most important thing we
do for patients and families facing breast cancer. We help patients now by ensuring that burdens (cost, fear, language, access) are eased or eliminated. One of our greatest accomplishments over the years has been the National Mammography Program.
Q P lease tell how a specific person was helped.
A I’m reminded of a recent story of a 29-year-
old student who noticed a change in her breast. At the time, she had no insurance and no way to pay to have a diagnostic mammogram. She called one of our medical facilities and they offered her a free exam. She was later diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer, treated and is now a survivor. Had she waited her young life could have been cut short.
A Last year, we served 6,430 through breast
health awareness events, 16,584 free mammogram and diagnostics services, and helped guided 74,595 women through and around barriers in the complex cancer care system.
QW hat percentage amount actually reaches those in need?
A Every year, NBCF directs more than 80
pecent of our funds to our life-saving programs, which is why we’re one of the highest rated breast cancer charities in America.
QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money donations?
A To join hands with scientists, doctors, re-
searchers and advocates around the world to join forces against this disease and make a global impact on the lives of women.
QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?
A Art of Hope Gala on March 25 at the Dallas Museum of Art. For sponsorship and ticket information, visit nbcfgala.org.
QW hat is “Beyond The Shock?”
A An online resource for women diagnosed with breast cancer that utilizes groundbreaking technology and the resources of
Q S uppose your nonprofit received a $20,000
check in the mail today … where would it immediately be put to good use? The cost of a metastatic retreat is about $10K to $15K. With $20K, we could host and facilitate two metastatic retreats for families in the DFW area.
A
QW hat does the future hold for your nonprofit?
A Our future includes increasing our pro-
grams across the country and the world. We are now working in other nations to help build sustainable programs that also increase the survival rates of breast cancer and offer hope to those facing the disease.
Janelle Hail, NBCF CEO and founder, answered this week’s questions.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Off-Site Kitchen is alright Live Music Guide Shows ShowS &andcConcerts oncertS
By Sara Newberry
Fri, 3/03 - Thurs, 3/09
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Off-Site Kitchen is one of several restaurants created by chef Nick Badovinus, who is also behind Neighborhood Services, Montlake Cut, and now Town Hearth. What characterizes Badovinus’ restaurants is a painstaking attention to detail, as well as a sense of fun. From the fishtanklike window into the kitchen at Montlake Cut to the “Angrier Lobster” entree at Neighborhood Services, these restaurants embody the balance between taking the food seriously and taking themselves seriously. Off-Site Kitchen is no different. While the casual atmosphere and service may give the impression of a standard burger shack, don’t be fooled: there’s some real thought behind what’s in those plastic burger baskets. Burgers are not cooked to a temperature — these are thin patties, smashed on a griddle, so a tasty crust forms on the patty as it cooks. On the face of it, The Stock Cheese is a standard cheeseburger, but it’s made from freshly ground Angus chuck and served on a bun from Village Baking Co. The Murph-Style burger amps it up even more, with the addition of jalapeño-bacon relish and secret sauce. The slightly sweet relish and the tangy sauce play off each other to give the burger a singular f lavor. But while the burgers are definitely worth checking out, the non-burger sandwiches are really where it’s at. When we ordered the Brough Ham Fleetwood, the counter person sighed and exclaimed that it was the best thing on the menu. While I’ll have to go back and try the rest of the menu to confirm that, I will admit it was pretty impressive. It’s messy — all the best sandwiches are — and the Cuban-sandwichadjacent mix of ham, pork shoulder and Swiss cheese are complemented by Off-Site Kitchen’s signature 57,000 slaw and jalapeño-bacon relish. It’s a whole lot of f lavors, but they harmonize instead of competing with one another. Before I move on to try the rest of the menu, I will go back to the 48-hr Cracked Pepper Brisket Sandwich. Loaded with
Barley House ........... 5612 SMU Blvd. ............ 214-824-0306 Fruitcake Super Being Funk Rock 8 p.m. $10 ........................ barleyhouse.com
March 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 Photo by Sara Newberry
meltingly tender brisket and topped with caramelized onions, Swiss and cherry pepper mayo, it’s the best brisket sandwich I’ve had. You can get regular fries (with garlic salt) or sloppy fries (topped with chili, cheese and pico de gallo). I say go for the sloppy version, always. The 57,000 slaw is mayo-based, with a little Heinz 57 sauce mixed in. It’s on several of the sandwiches, but it’s also worthy of ordering on its own. I was worried that when Off-Site Kitchen moved from its original location on Irving Boulevard to its new larger digs at Trinity Groves would adversely affect my experience, but the only difference between the old location and the new is how much easier it is to find a seat. OFF-SITE KITCHEN 331 Singleton Blvd. Dallas, 75212 oskdallas.com 214-741-2226 Sunday and Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
By Dotty Griffith
Minus the Bear – Indie Rock Tuesday, March 14, 8 p.m., $29 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com Big Sean – Hip Hop, Rap Saturday, March 18, 8 p.m., $50 South Side Ballroom .............................. 1135 S. Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com 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 Duran Duran – English New Wave, Synthpop Tuesday., March 21, 8 p.m., $56-$136 Music Hall at Fair Park .................................... 909 1st Ave. 214-565-1116 .................................. liveatthemusichall.com Turtle Creek Chorale – Pop and Traditional Choral Music Thurs.- Sat., March 23 - 25, 7:30 p.m., $25-$65 Dallas City Performance Hall ...................... 2520 Flora St. 214-671-1450 .................................................. mydso.com SHINee – South Korean Boy Band, Pop, Dance, R&B Friday, March 24, 7:30 p.m., $65 - $215 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Judy Collins – Folk, Singer-Songwriter Saturday, March 25, 8 p.m., $40-$60 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com 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
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11 whole graham crackers, finely ground (generous 3/4 cup) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup chopped pecans 3 egg whites
Green Day – Punk Rock, Pop Punk Saturday, March 4, 7:30 p.m., $50 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com
Hyuna – K-Pop, Singer Songwriter, Rapper Monday, March 6, 7 p.m., $68-$210 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com
Fight over this Chocolate Pecan Pie
DEDIE’S CRACKED CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE
Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ....... 214-939-9900 Jack Kerowax Americana 7:45 p.m. No Cover Local Yoakam Classic Rock, Honky Tonk, Covers 11 p.m. No Cover .............. adairssaloon.com
Maluma – Singer Songwriter, Reggaeton Sunday, March 5, 8 p.m., $61-$125 The Majestic Theater ...................................... 1925 Elm St. 214-670-3687 ................. dallasculture.org/majestictheatre
DOTTY'S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
Part of this week’s Texas Independence Day celebration at Love and War in Texas – Lindale was a Taste of Texas Food Contest. We can’t give you the name of the winner of Thursday’s contest or the recipe in this issue because we went to press on Wednesday as we do every week. If you made the road trip 90 miles east to the Texas-themed restaurant and honky tonk, you may already know who won. Still you deserve a taste of Texas in this week’s paper. Drawing on Texans’ favorite nut in a shell (not the ones in suits, they’re all in Austin and Washington right now), here’s a recipe for pecan pie. It’s not the traditional version (pictured) from L&W owner Tye Phelps, but rather a meringue chock full of pecans and chocolate. The recipe comes from my friend Dedie Leahy and was previously published in The Texas Holiday Cookbook.
Rachmaninoff + Rachmaninoff – Classical Thurs./Fri., March. 2-5, 7:30 p.m./2:30 p.m. (Sun.), $29-$279 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com
Monte Montgomery – Singer Songwriter, Rock, Blues, Pop Saturday, March 4, 8 p.m., $24 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org
The Stock Cheese and Sloppy Fries at Off-Site Kitchen.
Bastille – U.K. Indie Pop Sunday, April 9, 8p.m., $34.50-$39.50 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Glass Animals – Indie Pop Saturday, April. 11, 8 p.m., $31 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S. Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com Bob Weir & the Campfire Band – Psychedelic Rock, Folk Tuesday., April 13, 7:30 p.m., $45+ Music Hall at Fair Park .................................... 909 1st Ave. 214-565-1116 .................................. liveatthemusichall.com
Photo courtesy of Love and War in Texas
Love and War in Texas traditional pecan pie a la mode. 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks or chips Heat oven to 3500 F. Grease a 9 or 10-inch ovenproof glass pie plate. In work bowl of food processor, process graham crackers until finely ground. Or use packaged graham cracker crumbs. In a large bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, baking powder and chopped pecans. Set aside. In another large bowl, beat egg whites at high speed until frothy and beginning to turn white. Beating constantly, gradually add sugar and vanilla beat until egg whites are stiff. To test,
remove beaters and turn upside down. If peaks remain upright, Dotty Griffith egg whites are “beaten stiff.” Using a large rubber spatula, gradually and gently fold crumb mixture into egg whites. Do not stir or beat. This will deflate the egg whites. Carefully fold in chocolate. Turn mixture into prepared pie plate. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden on top. Makes 8 servings.
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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
The Crown and Harp .. 1914 Greenville Ave. ..214-828-1914 Dead Mockingbirds Indie Rock 10 p.m. Free .............. thecrownandharp.com Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 Whiskey Folk Ramblers Americana, Alt Country 10 p.m. $10 ........................ double-wide.com The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Idiot Savant Psychodelic, Blues, Rock 8 p.m. No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com Lee Harvey’s .............. 1807 Gould St. ............ 214-428-1555 Skinny Cooks Funk, Jazz, Electronica 9 p.m. Free ........................ leeharveys.com Lone Star Roadhouse ... 11277 E. NW Hwy .. 214-341-3538 Mr. Inez Band Classic Rock 8 p.m. $10 ............. lonestarroadhouse.com Maracas Cocina Mexicana .. 2914 Main St. ... 214-748-7140 Live Music Latin Jazz 8 p.m. No cover ................ maracascm.com Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Zach Balch, Karyna Micaela Singer Songwriter 8 p.m. $10 Drakeford Singer Songwriter 9:30 p.m. $10 .............. openingbellcoffee.com Poor David’s Pub ...... 1313 S. Lamar St. ....... 214-565-1297 Sister 7 w/ Patrice Pike Rock 8:30 p.m. $20-$34 ............ poordavidspub.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Trophy Wives Pop Punk 10 p.m. Free ................. thetwilitelounge.com
5 5 SSunday, unday, March March The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Jonathan Fisher Trio Jazz 8:30 p.m. No cover ............... balconyclub.com Club Dada ................ 2720 Elm St. ............... 214-742-3400 Sick of It All Hardcore Punk 8 p.m. $18-$20 ................... dadadallas.com The Free Man ....... 2626 Commerce St. ......... 214-377-9893 Arts Magnet Jazz Singers 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 The Nines ................... 2911 Main ................... 469-458-3324 The Witching Hour Drone, Psychedelic, Post Punk, Synth 9 p.m. No cover ............... balconyclub.com Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Chris Trapper Indie Rock 7 p.m. $15 ............... openingbellcoffee.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 David Matsler Trio Rock, Boogie 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 Mike Finkel Group Jazz 4 p.m. No cover ........... timestencellars.com
6 6 MMonday, onday, March March The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Liz Mikel’s Entertainer’s Showcase Professional Open Mic 9:30 p.m. Free ....................... balconyclub.com RBC ................. 2617 Commerce St. .............. 469- 487-6149 Outward Bound Mixtape Sessions Experimental 9 p.m. Free .................... rbcdeepellum.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Mo Robson Americana, Country 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,, March 7 7 tueSday March 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
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
Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 CoLab, Friday’s Foolery Funk, Hip Hop, R&B 9 p.m. Free .......... threelinksdeepellum.com
Friday, March 3 Friday ,M arch 3
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
Clubs • R• Restaurants estauRants Clubs
Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ....... 214-939-9900 Chance Ray Texas Country 7:45 p.m. No Cover Convoy & The Cattlemen Country, Western Swing 11 p.m. No Cover.............. adairssaloon.com Barley House ........... 5612 SMU Blvd. ............ 214-824-0306 Hard Nights Day Beatles Tribute 8 p.m. $5 .......................... barleyhouse.com Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 Orcanaut Ambient, Prog Rock, Metal 10 p.m. $10 ........................ double-wide.com The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Monoculture Psych Rock 8 p.m. No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com The Free Man .......... 2626 Commerce St. ....... 214-377-9893 Curt and Alaina Jazz 7 p.m. Free Bravo Max Americana, Prog Rock, Blues 10 p.m. Free ................... freemandallas.com Lee Harvey’s .............. 1807 Gould St. ............ 214-428-1555 Rich Girls Hall & Oates Tribute Band 9 p.m. Free ........................ leeharveys.com Lone Star Roadhouse ... 11277 E. NW Hwy .. 214-341-3538 Outta the Blue Blues 8 p.m. $10 ............. lonestarroadhouse.com Poor David’s Pub ...... 1313 S. Lamar St. ....... 214-565-1297 Willis Alan Ramsey Americana, Country, S. Songwriter 8 p.m. $20-$50 ............ poordavidspub.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Acidez Punk, Thrash, Rock 9 p.m. $15 ........... threelinksdeepellum.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Corey Breedlove Pop, Blues, Jazz 10 p.m. Free ................. thetwilitelounge.com
8 8 wWednesday, edneSday,March March
The Free Man .......... 2626 Commerce St. ....... 214-377-9893 Swing Manouche Swing, Gypsy Jazz 7 p.m. Free HausBone Jazz, New Orleans Style Party Band 10 p.m. Free ................... freemandallas.com Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Sol Seed Reggae, Rock, Hip Hop, Psych Jam 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 The Virus Street Punk 9 p.m. $10-$12 .... threelinksdeepellum.com Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 The Menzingers Punk Rock 8 p.m. $21 .......................... treesdallas.com The Wild Detectives .... 314 W. 8th St. .... 214-942-0108 Spring Fever - Backyard Show Indie, Synth Pop, New Wave 7:30 p.m. $5 .................. thewilddetectives.com
Thursday,,March 9 9 thurSday March The Library Bar ....... 3015 Oak Lawn Ave. ..... 214-224-3152 Erik Barnes Classical, Jazz, Piano 7 p.m. Free .......... landmarkrestodallas.com Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Mt. Thelonious Indie Folk 8 p.m. $10 ............... openingbellcoffee.com Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Chris Norwood Folk, Blues, Jazz, 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 The Brian Jonestown Massacre Pschedelic Rock, Folk Rock 8 p.m. $23 .......................... treesdallas.com
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Treasure the tree house By Stephan Sardone
stephan@sardoneconstruction.com
spot in town, but it can also be a great family game night headquarters. Hot chocolate, marshmallows and Monopoly are all you’d need for the perfect bonding time with the benefit of being safe, comfortable and semi-outdoors. As I’ve mentioned regarding the back shed, this outdoor space in the trees could be the perfect writer or artist studio, or maybe just an inspiring office
The Magnolia tree is one of the best, not only for its sturdiness, but its blooms that would naturally decorate the tree house in spring. It would serve as a gorgeous view from those who are in the home looking out. One of my favorite parts about a tree house is the potential for great mood lighting. If the tree house has a decent porch, maybe one that wraps around, you could line
Let’s take a step back into childhood and think about our fantasies, dreams and make-believe games. My mind always wanders to tree houses, and not just the wooden platform suspended between a few low branches. I mean a four-walled, well-designed space floating amidst the trees. I thought I’d take some time to show you that, although tree houses are usually meant for kids, they can be for adults, too. But we’ll talk both. Obviously, one of the most important aspects of a tree house is safety. If the tree house is going to be higher up, like up to 12 feet, get a professional involved. They might have some decent design ideas and insight that could not only make it safer, but more functional for everyone. A reasonable range of height for a tree house would be any Photo courtesy of Sardone Construction where between six and 12 feet. This modern tree house is ideal for children and adults Have you ever seen those don't have to worry about safety issues. movie scenes where the kids get upset and run up to their tree house and the parents to keep work interesting. it with string lights. Inside, go can’t get up the rope ladder? As far as styles go, your fancy with an appropriately Let’s avoid that fiaschoices are endsized chandelier, lanterns or co from the start by less. I’ve seen some Mason jar lights. Ultimately, creating a safe entry more modern and the best way to go about deand exit method for simple, while others signing your dream tree house both parents and look like miniature is by imagining it as a rustic, kids. In fact, climbVictorian homes playful extension of the home. ing ropes are dandangling up above. How would you mix styles if it gerous for everyone, Some, as you’ll see were attached to your house? so I suggest trying on Pinterest, have Tree houses also help you for anything other two separate parts utilize space in your backStephan Sardone with a walkway than rope ladders. If yard by building upward — a you must use a rope connecting them. rule I live by no matter what. ladder, be sure to anchor it to Of course, for these suspendBuilding vertically almost the ground and use a strong ed walkways, it’s important always increases the value of rope with decently flat steps. that you have a carpenter a home, because it’s creating Otherwise, use actual stairs or check the stability, and be sure space and function, which a solid wooden ladder at a safe to have sturdy railings along also applies to the backyard. degree of tilt. each side. If your backyard is small and Tree houses have so much If you’re really into the not very fun, a tree house is potential for how you can idea, add on a second story perfect. If you have a large use them. If made to serve and treat it like a mother-inbackyard, well then, more both parents and kids, the law suite or guest house. With reason to make something space could be a good gethelp from a professional, this magnificent so the kids spend away for mom and dad for functioning tree house may be more time outside. Just be that much-needed date night. able to boast electricity, which sure to consult a professional With plenty of space, throw opens a lot of doors. The botfor expertise and safety feadown a large, fuzzy rug, piltom story could host a small tures. The same goes for after low, blankets and a bottle of kitchenette, while the top completing construction (if wine. Make sure there are tree house half could carry a you do it yourself); be sure to windows (with or without bed (or mattress), nightstand consult a professional to check glass) in the tree house. I sugand closet. The options are stability before any test runs! gest with glass, so that you can endless. Be safe and have fun. close them if it gets chilly and Other fun elements to Stephan Sardone is owner open them on a warm, starry the perfect tree house include of Sardone Construction and night. beams, winding staircases or has been helping people imNot only can the tree maybe a fun brass fireman’s prove their life by remodeling house be the best sleepover pole (in addition to the stairs). their home around their life. gospel choir, a hip-hop singer, Aztec dancers and a mariachi dancers,” Papert said. The full roster of partnering organizations include Bachman Lake Together, City of Dallas Park and Recreation, Jubilee Park and Community Center, Literacy Instruction for Texas and Vickery Meadow Learning Center. Cameo performances include Rickie Rush’s Living Sound Choir from Inspiring Body of Christ Church, Dark Circles Contemporary Dance, Sam Lao, Townview High School Big D Drumline, Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, Northlake Children’s Chorus, Inner City All-Stars Brass Band and Mitotiliztli Yaoyollohtli Aztec Dancers. Papert added, “One of the beautiful aspects of ‘The Tempest’ is recognizing the human in all of us. This production does it quite literally. We may speak different languages, have different skin colors and be from different places, but we all share a divine human spirit.” The 200 cast members are volunteers, and they join a cast of five professional actors. TEMPEST cont'd from page 1
By Candy Evans
candace@candysdirt.com Nothing evokes a serene and relaxed lifestyle in North Texas quite like a home. Quite frankly it is the home du Candace Evans jour, which I know and you would know if you read and followed my blog, www.CandysDirt.com. So what’s stopping you? Traditionally, Santa Barbara Mediterranean is a blend of Spanish Colonial Revival, Mediterranean and Moorish architectural elements. Today, builders are putting a fresh spin on the look. Defining features such as white stucco and red-tile roofs keep the architectural heritage intact, but gone are the days of colorful tiles and heavy dark wood. There’s no better example of this than 4412 Lorraine Ave. Danes Custom Homes just put the finishing touches on this Santa Barbara Mediterranean in Highland Park. Yes, Highland Park, the hotbed of controversy this week. Their appreciation for quality, timeless elegance and craftsmanship is evident everywhere you look. Alana Villanueva of AVID Associates designed the 7,935-square-foot house. Working with architect Don Caperton of The Caperton Group, they wanted to create a classic look that was still young and fresh. “This is the third home I’ve worked on with Danes Custom Homes,” Villanueva said. “Spec homes are exciting for me because I have quite a bit of creative license. This house in particular represents my personal style, so it was a lot of fun.” The house has five bedrooms, five bathrooms and two powder baths along with five different living areas. It’s also prepped and ready should you choose to install an elevator. “My favorite room is the library,” Villanueva said. “I love the ceiling treatment. It is a modern take on a traditional coffered ceiling and it makes a statement right when you walk in. That room is centered with a blocky Carrara fireplace and I used a Ralph Lauren polished chandelier.” A large portion of the home is furnished, allowing potential buyers to truly understand the flow and to create an immediate emotional connection. “We mixed up this interior with some clean lines on the upholstery,” Villanueva said. “We’ve had people purchase all the furniture in a spec home before. It’s nice because they can then call us and we can add in the draperies and other items they may need.” If you’re ready to do some California dreaming, give Amy Detwiler of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s a call. She has this gorgeous Santa Barbara Mediterranean listed for $5.995 million. CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly real estate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country.
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This house, located at 4412 Lorraine Ave., is listed for $5.995 million.
One of Dallas’ sweethearts, Liz Mikel, plays Ariel, who also helps narrate the story. She keeps the audience on its toes by switching from modern language to Shakespearean. Also featured are André De Shields, Ace Anderson, Alex Organ and Rodney Garza — all highly-regarded names in Dallas theater. Both a volunteer actor and representing a project partner, Papert says, “Participating in this project has been deeply profound in many ways. For me, one of the most important aspects has been the opportunity to connect with new people — people I wouldn’t have ordinarily had the chance to meet or interact with in my normal daily life — and come together to create something magical that we get to share with the city of Dallas.” Mayor Mike Rawlings will give a cameo performance on March 3, and will be rotating the role of wedding officiant with Councilman Adam McGough, Councilman Adam Medrano and voice of the Dallas Cowboys, Brad Sham. Watch for more information about New York/Dallas’ Public Works Project and its collaborations with Vickery Meadows Learning Center, Literacy Instruction for Texas (LIFT), SMU, Dallas Theater Center and other community organizations in future issues. Performances are March 3-5 at 8 p.m. The Dallas Theater Center is located at 2400 Flora St. For additional information, visit dallastheatercenter.org.
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1. Furry tree-dweller 6. Juicy pears 11. Chancy 15. Rundown places 20. Cuzco builders
21. Constructed 22. Stadium hoverer 24. Chicago airport 25. Tire features 26. Play banjo 27. Maurice's thanks 28. Enticed
29. Lustrous fabric 31. Aptitudes 33. Merger or buyout 34. Dalai Lama's city 35. Bothering 37. Special-interest grps.
39. Monastic title 41. Tax-form ID 42. Loses hair 43. Patch locale 44. Kilo system 46. Recipe meas. 50. MD assistants
122. Potter's oven 124. Daisy — Scragg 125. Comedian — Laurel 126. Mutinous ones 128. Prefix for “trillion” 129. Dine at home (2 wds.) 131. LAX overseer 133. Dentist's grp. 134. Stare at 135. Prize winners 139. NASA rocket 141. Fruit pastry 143. Avowed 145. Stings 147. Whiskey type 148. Overdo a role 150. Extraterrestrial 152. TV deletion 153. Support a church 154. Pack rat 155. Not real 156. Pry bar 157. Put up alfalfa 158. Greek goddess 159. Romantic meeting 160. Bronte or Dickinson DOWN 1. Hug's companion 2. Saloon sign (2 wds.) 3. Keen 4. Puts cargo aboard 5. Opposite of liabilities 6. Air rifle pellets 7. Offers more money 8. Tornado warnings 9. Stuck to 10. Bill, briefly 11. PC maker
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wald.world@yahoo.com One year after President Obama opened relations again with Cuba after 50 years of isolation, and one year after my first visit to the island, I returned to see what had changed and was surprised to find the answer: a lot has changed. There is a lot of bad information around about Cuba. The Michael Wald tour books, for example, report there is a $25 per person airport exit tax. But this tax no longer exists. Demand for Cuban travel is not as high as anticipated, keeping prices low. American Airlines will soon switch to flying smaller planes. Jet Blue has cut some of its flights. Avoid hotel prices which were all hiked Nov. 1, 2016,
in favor of staying in a bed and breakfast. Doing so avoids the need to carry cash with you to pay for a hotel, as U.S. credit cards are no good in Cuba. Private homes are easily booked through Airbnb and payment is through PayPal. The owners of these private homes are a great source of information and can help you with all other travel arrangements in Cuba. American government rules limit visits for other than 12 “permitted” reasons, but no one ever asks about the reason for your trip. Cuban rules require a visa, which costs $50 per person, but it can be acquired at the departure gate in the U.S. American Airlines tacks on a $50 “service charge,” making the cost $100 per person; Jet Blue does not add a service charge. Cuba also requires travel insurance for $25 which all airlines now include in the ticket price. Just don't drink the Cuban tap water while
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Cubans love America. there and stay healthy—you don’t want to rely on this insurance as no insurance card or other evidence of your coverage exists. Local doctors deny entry at the airport if you appear ill. Last year at the airport only antique American cars were picking up and discharging passengers curbside,
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK by Stella Wilder
The coming week will give a certain small percentage of individuals precisely what they want. That alone is likely to throw everyone else into a kind of frenzy of yearning, leading some to pursue their heart's desire with new resolve, while compelling others to go after what others already have and driving even a few to stoop to illicit means to come out ahead. The result of all this activity will surely be heightened emotions, conflicting perspectives and, in some cases, uneasy thoughts that haunt the minds of those who sense that something is in some way not quite right as the world moves ahead. In a precious few cases, individuals will be able to rise above the fray and see things the way they really are; these are the ones who can lasso the moon if they so desire. Those who, as a result of luck or stellar design or good old-fashioned hard work, find themselves sitting pretty all week long will have reason to help those who are less fortunate. They are likely to find that helping others is a way to help themselves in a way that can be truly lasting and valued by all. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You may have to track down someone who has all the answers — or at least one or two that you most need. Are your questions up to date? (March 6-March 20) – Someone is straining a certain relationship with expectations that are not, according to some,
“part of the deal.” An explanation can calm some nerves. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You're not likely to think about the ordinary very much at all until someone turns it into something extraordinary. (April 5-April 19) – Avoid the artificial — in what you think, say, do and eat. The more organic your processes, the more likely you will be to rise to the top. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) All it takes is once. As soon as you get that one time out of the way, you can move on to something more important and lasting. (May 6-May 20) – Despite the fact that the desire to heal is universal — and the need for it is obvious — you seem to resist taking a step that can start the process. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) Let a certain someone call the shots, and you'll feel that you've put yourself in very good hands. Don't wait. (June 7-June 20) – You're able to interpret messages and decipher signs with remarkable accuracy. For the most part, it's purely instinctive. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You may find yourself arguing against the idea that what you are after is largely obsolete, and you'll have proof by week's end. (July 8-July 22) – You'll want to ask yourself how safe you really feel as the week opens, and you'll
87. Grumpy moods 89. Kind of card 90. Dawn goddess 91. Dwindle 93. Tea cakes 96. The Plastic — Band 98. Ardor 99. Jason's vessel 100. State of being nonaligned 102. Floors 103. Physics particle 105. Ego companions 106. Swabs 108. Assemble in sequence 110. Pac-10 team 111. Lasso 114. WNW opposite 115. Did a garden chore 116. Distort 119. Sedaka and Diamond 123. Ticks off 124. Folly 127. Clobbered 128. Become ragged 129. In a weird way 130. Quick-witted 131. Kind of healer 132. Posh hotel lobbies 134. Orchard 135. Grinding tooth 136. Hawthorne town 137. Fountain in Rome 138. Iron alloy 140. Connors adversary 142. Far East nanny 144. Blow gently 146. Frisky 149. Distinct period 151. Mosquito —
OFF THE MARK
Surprising changes in Cuba one year later
By Michael Wald
12. Feather an arrow 13. Hardens bricks 14. Community gym site 15. Sand — 16. “Nah!” 17. Cherry cordial 18. Urge 19. Hardtop 23. Filched 30. First P.M. of India 32. Juniors 36. Avoid cancellation 38. Leafed through 40. Country addrs. 43. Hardy green 44. Go-getters 45. Auric's creator 46. Detective, often 47. Censure angrily 48. Rocks 49. Leaning tower town 51. Small bay 52. Smurf's hue 54. Unreturnable serves 55. Sugar source 57. Jarrett of NASCAR 58. Love at first — 60. Banana oil, e.g. 64. Ga. neighbor 65. Rents a rental 69. Moving around 72. Deadlocks 73. Kapitan's command (hyph.) 74. Speaker pro — 75. Hi-tech scan 78. Start of a bray 79. Earthenware jar 81. Go on stage 83. IV x XIII 84. St. 86. Ahead of time
work all week long to ensure that the answer for you and others is “perfectly.” LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Though you may get a cool reception early in the week, later on you'll enjoy a much warmer climate among those who support you openly. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You'll have the chance to restate your position in terms that more people will understand. Events will take an unexpected turn as the weekend approaches. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) Though someone insists that his or her recent activities have all been legit, you can shed light on some issues that are worth investigating. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You'll need to steer clear of not only the appearance of conflict, but outright conflict itself. This can be done if you confess certain faults. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) It may be time for you to mount your own investigation of certain deals to which you have not been a party, but that affect you directly. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – Now is no time for plagiarism of any kind. Such copycat behavior, if discovered, can put your reputation in danger for quite some time. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may choose to revisit a certain small portion of your past. If
and the parking lot contained only relic cars and tour buses. Today it’s hard to find a relic taxi at the airport. Americans had to use the charter terminal when arriving on flights a year ago, deplaning to the ground and walking to the terminal in the hot sun. Now TRAVEL cont'd on page 9 Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. you do, you must equip yourself with the right emotional tools. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Are you fully prepared for what is likely to come your way? You've seen the signs, and now it's time to gather your resources. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You don't want to start a new, major project with a skeleton crew. Be sure that you have everyone in place to do the necessary jobs. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – The moment you report for duty, the week will assume greater importance than expected. The work you do will affect many, both directly and indirectly. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may receive news that sends you off in a new direction. Later on, you'll feel more comfortable with where you're going. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You will want to take precautions to be sure that no one is able to overtake you as you stake your claim to something you feel you deserve. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) A family situation that has been evolving for a long time now will reach the point where it is worrisome to you. It's time to act. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – A collaboration begun not long ago will start to yield results both expected and unexpected. There are already some loose ends to be tied up.
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51. Senor's house 52. Tiresome one 53. Moby Dick foe 56. Entourage 58. Musical note 59. Searches deeply 61. Delightful 62. Crawled out of bed 63. Forgoes 66. Went to court 67. Maiden-name indicator 68. Horseshoe Falls locale 70. Not sm. or med. 71. Downright 73. Farthest 76. Monsieur's summer 77. Jahan was one 79. Oscar's cousin 80. Cutlass kin 82. Fix the roof 85. Bank employees 88. Funny 92. Dorm climbers 94. Pub pints 95. — — cloud in the sky 97. Weep over 98. More wacky 101. Jeweler's weight 103. Wrestling coup 104. Microwave features 107. Previous 108. Monk's hood 109. Wooer 112. Extinct birds 113. Feverish chill 115. Sweethearts 117. Variety of lettuce 118. What Muses do 120. Bushels 121. Fiesta cheers
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MOVIE TRAILER ‘Logan’ and Jackman are made for each other
UNCLE BARKY’S BITES
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By Ed Bark
There are actors that embrace a role and then there is Hugh Jackman and Wolverine. While some shirk a role that may bring about typecasting, Jackman has gone to another level in his love and admiration for the character that took him from a relative unknown to Photos courtesy of 20th Century Fox worldwide megastar. Hugh Jackman stars in "Logan." “Logan” is his ninth time playing this takes Logan, Charles and Laura on a character on screen, road trip across the country with enough and not only is it the best movie in Fox’s “X-Men” franchise, it’s perhaps the finest bloody, frenetic action to keep the comic book junkies entertained. However, movie ever made of its kind. “Logan” really soars as a character study “Logan” takes place in 2029 with an that highlights the rage and optimism aged, broken Logan (Jackman) working of Laura, Charles’ paternal grace and as a limousine driver while dealing with charm, and the reluctant heroism of functional alcoholism. His healing powLogan. ers have slowed and he struggles when Mangold and cinematographer John defending his limo from a handful of Mathieson wisely stay away from CGI gang members, but not so much that he and create a realistic, gritty world that doesn’t slice off a few limbs from these never seems like “super hero” movie. It’s would-be thieves. shot like a post-apocalyptic western that The entire movie plays out like a even makes Las Vegas look like a ghost noir/Western, which makes the El Paso town trapped in the 1980s. Unlike predesert setting even more impactful. vious X-Men flicks, the action is bloody Logan works in the states, then shuffles and jarringly violent, particularly when over the border to Mexico where he’s the tiny Laura gets involved. holed up in an abandoned factory while There’s no doubt that the breakout caring for elderly Professor Charles star of “Logan” is Dafne Keen, who bareXavier (Patrick Stewart), who is in much ly speaks for half of the movie, but her worse shape than Logan. reactions and wild dog snarl do more Charles’ mental powers are weakthan enough to let you know who she’s ened, making him unable to search for modeled after. Keen carries the emotionnewly-born mutants in a world where al baggage during the second chunk of nary a mutant has been born in 25 years. “Logan” and yes, tears will be shed over His mental instability leads to seizures, her performance. which causes him to involuntary almost Patrick Stewart is heartbreaking in kill anyone near him. his final performance as Charles Xavier. Logan is content to waste away It’s fairly shocking to hear an actor playin Mexico with Charles and another ing a character he’s crafted with such mutant, the albino Caliban (Stephen care to drop F-bombs, but his snarky Merchant), who helps care for Charles. adoration and care for Jackman’s Logan Their world is turned upside down when is truly touching. This is a lovely farewell 11-year-old Laura (Dafne Keen) shows to a truly beloved character and Stewart up at their doorstep. Laura’s caretakdoesn’t let it go to waste. er, Gabriela (Elizabeth Rodriguez), has If “Logan” is indeed Hugh Jackman’s tracked Logan down in hopes that he goodbye to Wolverine, he’s going out will take them to the North Dakotawith an iconic and wonderfully underCanadian border where an alleged mustated performance. There’s nothing tant safe haven is located. showy about this role and Jackman Laura is the creation of the evil Dr. shows the humility required for a part Zander Rice (Richard E. Grant), a genetithat shows his age. If you never thought cist who experiments on mutant children an actor in a comic book movie would who are essentially DNA-copies of other, make you cry, it’s because you haven’t more famous mutants. Dr. Rice employs seen “Logan” yet. a group of cyborg-ish military types The heavy R-rating allows “Logan” called The Reavers, who are led by Pierce to show what this character has deserved (Boyd Holbrook), and will stop at nothfor almost twenty years. The ending is ing to track down their pricey weapon, bittersweet and bravely employs someLaura. thing most comic book movies desperScott Frank, Michael Green and ately need: an ending. director James Mangold’s script then
ABC is in the midst of both a throwback and a breakthrough with the four-part, eight-hour “When We Rise.” Concluding on Friday, March 3, it’s the first bona fide, multinight miniseries in recent memory on one of the original Big Three commercial broadcast networks (ABC, CBS and NBC). The subject matter is hardly the stuff of a Danielle Steel novel. ABC is daring to present the history of the LGBT movement in America, from 1972 until almost the present. In a way, the network is rediscovering its “Roots,” which premiered in 1977 and instantly became a massive ratings hit in addition to being showered with Emmy nominations. ABC initially feared that its subject matter — the dawning and ending of slavery — would be a national turnoff, even though “Roots” was based on a mega-bestseller by Alex Haley. The opposite happened. And the unexpected success of “Roots” ushered in a gold rush if not always a golden era of broadcast network miniseries. The 1980s in particular became the decade of the miniseries, with ABC, CBS and NBC usually launching at least two apiece during the ratings “sweeps” months of November, February and May. Many of them stretched for a full week, with their midsections oftentimes padded in order to wring every last dollar from eager advertisers. I became TV critic of The Dallas Morning News in the spring of 1980, too late to review notable 1970s miniseries such as “Roots,” NBC’s “Holocaust” (co-starring a then unknown Meryl Streep) and ABC’s “Rich Man, Poor Man.” But the genre hadn’t seen anything yet in terms of sheer volume and upand-down quality. Here’s a countdown of 10 that still resonate with me. 10. “Hollywood Wives” (1985, ABC) – Adapted from a Jackie Collins potboiler, this one was pure cheese and sleaze, with a cast that included Candice Bergen, Anthony Hopkins, Angie Dickinson, Rod Steiger, Suzanne Somers, Robert Stack and Stefanie Powers. Dallas-born Aaron Spelling, whose array of hit ABC series included “Dynasty,” “The Love Boat” and “Charlie’s Angels,” was the principal executive producer. Great fun to review, even if the payback ended up being a subtraction of perhaps 20 IQ points. 9. “North and South” (1985, ABC) – Producer David L. Wolper, also now deceased, was both a craftsman and a stunt-caster. In this sprawling 12-hour adaptation of the John Jakes bestseller, he cast a then relatively unknown Patrick Swayze in the lead role along with James Read, who pretty much remained obscure. But he also mixed in cameo appearances by the likes of Johnny Cash, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Mitchum, Jean Simmons
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and Gene Kelly. Wildly uneven, before an even lengthier sequel, this one still had its moments. “War And Remembrance,” finally 8. “Fresno” (1986, CBS) – made it to ABC in 1988. Both were Hardly anyone remembers this adapted from Herman Wouk novmulti-part parody of prime soaps els. Robert Mitchum, ever stolsuch as “Dallas,” “Dynasty” and id, starred as Navy Commander “Falcon Crest.” It ended up being Victor “Pug” Henry in each of a ratings flop, but had a bravuthese sprawling productions. ra cast headed by Carol Burnett, Unfortunately for Ali MacGraw, Dabney Coleman, Charles Grodin, her co-starring performance Teri Garr and Gregory Harrison. earned more laughs than praise Oftentimes very funny, it cries out from a flotilla of TV critics, includfor a re-release. ing yours truly. 7. “Amerika” (1987, ABC) 2. “Shogun” (1980, NBC) – Here’s another one that didn’t – This enormously ambitious click ratings-wise but had grand five-night adaptation of the James ambitions and a 14-and-a-halfClavell novel was shot entirely hour running time spread over on location in Japan, with NBC seven nights. Basic premise: Ten also daring to use subtitles on years after a bloodless a regular basis. The aforementakeover by the Soviet tioned Chamberlain excelled in Union, pockets of rethe starring role of Englishman sistance fighters try to John Blackthorne, whose trading take their country back. ship was blown ashore in 17th Kris Kristofferson was century feudal Japan. Legendary almost laughably monoJapanese actor Toshiro Mifune tonic in the lead role, but played Blackthorne’s initial nemother actors added more esis and ultimate benefactor, Lord Ed Bark oomph, including Sam Yoshi Toranga. NBC justifiably Neill, Christine Lahti, reaped big ratings and an Emmy Cindy Pickett, Mariel Hemingway Award for “Shgogun” as the year’s and Robert Urich. “Outstanding Limited Series.” Both 6. “Kennedy” (1983, NBC) Chamberlain and Mifune deserv– This combined U.S.-British proedly received acting nominations duction starred Martin Sheen and Blair Brown as John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy. Bracingly textured, it had a three-night run tied to the 20th anniversary of the assassination. A pre-“Frasier” Kelsey Grammer co-starred as Kennedy strategist Stephen Smith, with Photo courtesy of CBS E.G. Marshall Robert Duvall (left) and Tommy Lee Jones starred in and Geraldine Fitzgerald chip- the classic miniseries "Lonesome Dove." ping in as patriarch Joseph Kennedy and his wife, but lost out to Anthony Hopkins as Rose. Adolf Hitler in CBS’ “The Bunker.” 5. “George Washington” 1. “Lonesome Dove” (1989, (1984, CBS) – Presidential miniCBS) – Still the gold standard, and series for $100, Alex. This one what a way to end the 1980s. But was pretty solid, too, with Barry despite a wealth of Emmy nominaBostwick and Patty Duke Astin tions, this adaptation of the classic heading the cast as the Father Larry McMurtry novel came up of Our Country and Martha empty on the big night in most of Washington. CBS followed up in the major categories. Robert Duvall 1986 with “George Washington II: and Tommy Lee Jones both reThe Forging of a Nation.” The two ceived nods as Texas Rangers Gus productions received a combined McRae and Woodrow Call, but eight Emmy nominations, but the Emmy went to James Woods didn’t win any. for his performance in “My Name 4. “The Thorn Birds” (1983, Is Bill W.” In retrospect, it’s the ABC) – This one was a massive greatest cast ever assembled for a hit, consuming five nights and 10 miniseries. Duvall, Jones, Anjelica hours. The reigning “King of the Huston, Diane Lane and Chris Miniseries,” Richard Chamberlain, Cooper all have won acting Oscars. cemented that standing as a very Add other distinguished thespitempted Catholic priest, with ans such as Steve Buscemi, Danny Barbara Stanwyck, Jean Simmons, Glover and Frederick Forrest. No Piper Laurie and Rachel Ward wonder TV stars Robert Urich and among the lead ladies. Only Ricky Schroder both impressively “Roots” had higher ratings, with upped their games. They had to, or Stanwyck and Simmons both winbe eaten alive. ning acting Emmys. Ed Bark, who runs the TV 3. “The Winds of War” (1983, website unclebarky.com, is a current ABC) – Airing in the same year, it board member of the Press Club of ran longer than “The Thorn Birds” Dallas.
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They began travelling in 2012 to the typical tourist destinations. In 2013, they bought a house in Lake Highlands and took on an extensive remodel. It was at that time they began to see what they enjoyed most was “encountering new cultures, cities, ways of life, flavors of food and everything else in between. Travel to us has become about opening our minds to how amazingly huge and diverse this world really is. Each place we visit changes a little something about what makes us who we are; both individually and as a couple.” The Twittys sold 70 percent of their belongings and moved the other 30 percent into storage and their parents’ attics. They lived in an extended stay hotel for two months with their two dogs. They said they couldn’t have been happier. The trip highlights have been “opening our hearts and minds to other cultures and allowing ourselves to dive in and enjoy where we are at the moment.” One of their best memories was renting a car for 10 days in Iceland and driving around the “ring road” which circles the entire country. “Being able to see the untouched beauty of the country on a hands-on level was incredible” Along with the occasional late train or city bus ride, the challenges have been few. “We have had to face balancing our time and not being homesick. Being on the road, we are constantly in new places with new sights to see and it is easy to fall into the habit of constantly ‘go-go-going.’ We have found that it is important to balance the continual urge to see it all with the need for down time. Much like being at home, we sometimes need breaks during the day, relaxing evening, a good night sleep and ‘weekends’ to unwind from a week of doing.” They miss their rescue dogs Juno and Okra. Brad created a spreadsheet to track travel, food, accommodations and activity expenditures. They figured most people budget MULL cont'd from page 1
Chipotle Mexican Grill 2705 McKinney Ave. 214-871-3100 4502 McKinney Ave. 214-302-2500 Digg’s Taco Shop 6309 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-0155 E Bar Tex Mex 1901 N. Haskell, #120. 214-824-3227 El Fenix 5622 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-5166 6811 W. NW Hwy. 214-363-5279 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 4740 W. Mockingbird 214-352-8226 Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex 3521 Oak Grove Ave. 214-252-1616 Mario’s Mexican & Salvadorian Rest. 5404 Lemmon Ave. 214-599-9744 Mattito’s – Centrum 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-526-8181 Meso Maya 11909 Preston, #1426 469-726-4390 Mi Camino Restaurante 3830 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-888-0055 Ojeda’s Mexican Restaurant 4617 Maple Ave. 214-528-8383 Qdoba Mexican Grill 5600 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-2277 Rafa’s Café Mexicano 5617 W. Lovers Ln. 214-357-2080 Taco Diner 3699 McKinney, #307 214-521-3669 Torchy’s Tacos 5921 Forest Ln. 972-720-9200 Urban Taco 3411 McKinney Ave. 214-922-7080 MIDDLE EASTERN Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza 214-750-0330
MOROCCAN Souk 3011 Gulden Ln, #114 469-458-2233 NATURAL–GLUTEN-FREE –ORGANIC Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. 214-468-8721 Kozy 4483 McKinney Ave. 214-219-5044 Southpaw’s Organic Cafe 3227 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0100 6009 Berkshire Ln. 214-987-0351 NEW AMERICAN City Café 5757 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-3367 Luck 3011 Gulden Ln, #112 469-250-0679 Natalie’s Restaurant 5940 Royal Ln. 214-739-0362 NHS Bar & Grill 10720 Preston Rd. 214-368-1101 SEAFOOD Amberjax Fish Market Grille 3011 Gulden Ln., #107 469-513-9088 Dive-Dallas Coastal Cuisine 3404 Rankin St. 214-891-1700 Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grill 6617 Snider Plaza 214-691-8164 Hook, Line & Sinker 3103 Lemmon Ave. 214-965-0707 Rex’s Fresh Seafood 5200 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-6363 Rockfish Seafood Grill 5331 E. Mockingbird 214-823-8444 11661 Preston Rd, #153 214-363-7722
$50-$100 per day, per person, when traveling for an extended period of time with “$50 per day more of the true backpacker, freshout-of-college budget and the $100 per day is the ‘I don’t want to say no to anything’ budget.” They are slightly over the budget because they started in expensive areas like Scandinavia and Western Europe. When they made it to Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, they were able to make up some of their budget money. “We wanted the flexibility to not have to say no to things we really wanted to do while critically think about if something would be worth it. Our vacations - when we were gainfully employed - often consisted of some things we spent too much money on and were not worth it in the end.” They have been staying in Airbnbs, some hotels, hostels and houses. “We had to sleep in our car two nights in Iceland when we couldn’t find anywhere to stay last minute. This was not comfortable in a sub-compact car. [But] we have met so many great people along the way eager to share with us their customs, culture and hospitality.” Buses and trains are an easy means of transportation in Europe. Plane travel is a must in Africa and the Middle East. They rented a camper van in New Zealand. They splurged on a car in Nürburg, Germany so “we could watch really nice cars go around the world-famous Nürburgring,” the Twitty’s said. “Food is a big deal for us. It is important to try the local cuisine everywhere we go. Some of our best meals have been when we stumbled upon a local ‘hole-in-the wall’ family-run place and chow down. With that being said, we do not eat out every meal because that would kill the budget and the waist line.” Since they like to stay in Airbnbs with kitchen accommodations, the Twittys do a lot of grocery shopping.
PHILANTHROPY
Common Cents Dallas presents almost $24K to nonprofits By Gigi Gartner
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Nineteen Dallas Independent School District (DISD) schools participated in the annual Common Cents Dallas “Pennies from the Heart” campaign and presented almost $24,000 in grants at the Common Cents Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Communities
Foundation of Texas. Student-raised pennies — which accrue to large dollar amounts over time — will be donated to the students’ choice of local charities and nonprofits. The 2016-17 recipients include 19 local nonprofits. The Louise Gartner Scholarship winner, Stephanie Hernandez from Skyline High School, was also named and honored during the awards ceremony. Dallas philanthropist Louise Gartner brought DISD the idea for the Common Cents program in 1988, with the goal to teach young students how to make a difference in society by giving back to their communities. Gartner’s “Pennies from the Heart” campaign focuses on teaching the student community about hands-on philanthropy. Every penny collected goes directly to the students’ chosen charity. Since its inception, Dallas ISD students have raised and donated over $850,000 through the Common Cents Dallas program. “You can be any age and raise any amount to be a philanthropist and help others in need,” said Gigi Gartner, co-founder of Common Cents, who runs the program, carrying the torch from her mother, Louise. “This program is 100 percent student driven. They learn philanthropy, fundraising and leadership skills, which enriches their lives and better prepares them for the future. Step by step, penny by penny, these students are helping to change the world. The students are the heroes.” “Common Cents teaches the key fundamentals of philanthropy, enabling students to actively impact their communities,” said Dave Scullin, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas, which manages the Common Cents scholarship funds. “The program provides a forum for students to identify community needs, to plan and organize fundraising activities, and finally to fund local nonprofits.” The 2016-17 top five DISD participating schools are: Skyline High School, Sunset High School, Sidney Lanier Expressive Arts Vanguard, Margaret B. Henderson Elementary School and Maple Lawn Elementary School. “Skyline students demonstrate compassion and caring through their commitment to helping others,” said Dr. Janice Lombardi, principal of Skyline High School, whose school raised $7,385.08. “Our goals of community service and high expectations for academics and behavior match the goals of Common Cents. Doing for others makes our school a better place.” TRAVEL cont'd from page 7 that commercial flights are allowed, Americans use a modern air-conditioned structure with standard jetways. Still it's impossible to buy a newspaper at the airport—or anywhere in Cuba. And plan to be offline while there. At the airport, the Internet café had a sign saying it wasn’t working—something you should count on throughout Cuba. At every place I went, panhandlers asked for handouts, and none were deterred even when I was with others, even with other Cubans. Dealing with panhandlers is, unfortunately, a fact of life in Cuba today. I had booked a driver and a van in advance with anywherecuba.com, but the promised van never materialized, only antique cars and taxis. In Cuba, though, once you pay, there’s no concept of refunds. Tread carefully in making advance arrangements, or let me help you out. A year after opening Cuba to tourists from
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America, relatively few Americans visit. Even though it’s hard to meet Cubans outside the tourist industry due to the bifurcated currency (they use a different currency than tourists), Cuba is an international Mecca where you will find people from around the world. During my nine days in Cuba most of the visitors I met were not Americans … Russians, Poles, Bulgarians, Czechs, Dutch and Scandinavians. Canadians formed the largest group. They flock to the beaches for an all-inclusive week for well under $1000 including airfare. And although Cubans don’t see many Americans in Cuba, they all have relatives in America and seem to love Americans. Young Cubans believe progress is way too slow in Cuba. For now, you can observe incremental changes only by frequent visits. 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.
Shell Shack Uptown 2916 McKinney Ave. 877-434-1411 St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin 2730 Commerce St. 214-698-1511 SPANISH Café Madrid 4501 Travis St. 214-528-1731
TURKISH Café Istanbul 5450 W. Lovers, #222 214-902-0919 Vertskebap 7949 Walnut Hill Ln. 469-726-2855 VEGETARIAN Cosmic Cafe 2912 Oak Lawn 214-521-6157
SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT Christie’s Sports Bar & Grill 2811 McKinney, #22 214-954-1511 Liquid Zoo Sports Bar & Grille 3851 Cedar Springs 214-221-3004 Milo Butterfingers 5645 SMU Blvd. 214-368-9212
VIETNAMESE Miss Chi 6030 Luther Ln, #130 214-692-1000 Pho Crimson 3000 Blackburn, #140c 469-547-5443 Pho Envy Vietnamese Bistro 8611 Hillcrest, #190 214-987-1468
STEAKS Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar 2626 Howell St. 214-754-4949 Dunston’s Steak House 5423 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-8320
WINE BAR Dream Cafe 2800 Routh St., #170. 214-954-0486 Two Corks & a Bottle – Quadrangle 2800 Routh St., #140 214-871-9463
THAI Best Thai 5959 Royal Ln., #540 214-373-8113 CrushCraft Thai Street Eats 2800 Routh St., #150 972-677-7038 Malai Kitchen – Thai & Vietnamese 3699 McKinney, #319 972-591-3387 Naga Thai Kitchen & Bar 665 High Market St. 214-953-0023 Sabaidee Lao & Thai Street Food 5200 Lemmon, #100. 214-520-6868 Saucy’s Thai Pho 5944 Royal Ln. 214-378-8424
YOGURT, SMOOTHIES & JUICES The Gem 5915 Forest Ln, #360 214-792-9928 I Heart Yogurt 5450 W. Lovers, #143 6305 Hillcrest Ave. Nekter Juice Bar 6712 Snider Plaza 469-418-4029 Smoothie Factory 2817 Howell, #210 214-954-0900 Smoothie King 6061 Forest Ln. 972-404-1852 Tropical Smoothie Cafe 4560 W. Mockingbird 214-351-7037
“So far we have been received with open arms in most countries. We have found that the most hospitable countries we have visited are Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist countries. They have been so kind and loving towards us. For example, during Christmas we were in the Maldives — which is a Muslim country — and on Christmas Eve, our host planned a huge Christmas party of the guests staying in the guest houses. He decorated, cooked dinner and even had other locals come over to play traditional Maldivian music and teach us how to dance their cultural dance. It was the biggest gesture anyone would have done for us, especially since their law prohibits the practice of any non-Muslim religion. “It is interesting to us that a lot of people find it hard to believe we are from the U.S. While on the road we do not always openly tell people that we are married. In some countries we have visited, it is illegal to be homosexual, let alone married. We have to remember that it is our responsibility to respect the laws and cultures of the countries we are visiting. Most people assume we are friends and we are okay with that. Occasionally someone will see we have the same last name but we find that they don’t ask, so we don’t tell.” They are keeping an extensive journal, now more than 240 pages long. “Our goal is to be open to go where the journey takes us and see as much as we can along the way. A few years back we made a personal goal to see every continent, including Antarctica. It would be great if we could make that happen on this trip, but it is not our driving force.” After nearly eight months, the Twittys are currently heading to Cambodia, India, Japan and South Korea. “It has been the biggest downsize of belongings in our life, but, without regret, we realized we traded our things in for memories and experiences.” And they just keep on traveling and imagining. The Twittys can be followed on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @twoenroute and at twoenroute.com.
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Second Thursday programs part of DMA By Ryann Gordon
Three best diet secrets
weight-promoting behavior again and will keep your motivation on track. Want to drop a size or two Diet secret #2: Switch to this month? It’s more possible green tea than you think! Drop pounds by simply Incorporate the followswitching from soda to uning diet secrets into your daily sweetened green tea. routine to naturally boost your The average soda drinker metabolism, automatically ends up consuming over 65,000 lower your daily consumption extra calories from their beverof calories and keep your motiage of choice each year, calories vation going strong so that you that quickly add up to pounds drop excess fat quicker than gained. Even if your soda of ever before. choice is diet, this simple swap Diet will result in pounds lost. secret #1: While diet soda doesn’t Weigh in contain calories, there is daily evidence that the chemical Tacking compounds found in diet your weight soda spike your hunger horon a daily mones, causing you to overbasis is a eat. Unsweetened green tea, Turner Cavender on the other hand, is calorie really simple way to drop free and contains catechins pounds. that have been shown to help A recent Duke study increase metabolism. showed that participants who Diet secret #3: Go gluten weighed themselves daily lost free substantially more weight than You don’t have to be allerparticipants who weighed gic to gluten to benefit from a themselves five times per week gluten free diet. or less. A Columbia University The act of getting on the study reported that gluten scale and seeing your weight triggers fattening biochemical helps to understand how cerchanges, due in part to genetitain behaviors translate into cally altered wheat. These fatweight gained or lost. If you tening biochemical changes are ate a salty, carb-filled meal for in addition to the high calorie dinner then you’ll visibly see counts of most gluten-containthe number go up when you ing foods, which mean that step onto the scale the next avoiding gluten will help you morning. This will likely predrop weight twice as fast. vent you from repeating the Rather than jumping from
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ryannbgordon@yahoo.com As millennials, we know well how submersed our lives are with pop culture. We spend hours on end browsing through social media, obsessing over plague-like trends and fawning over celebrities like the Kardashians and Yeezy. We know how it looks and sounds; tour of the musewe know what um’s collections. it’s doing to our Take an unexpsyche and culpected look at our ture as a whole … beloved art muand we don’t care. seum’s many galWe wallow in our leries and see for society’s flaws and Ryann Gordon yourself how art dance around in can narrate and our intellectual even influence the culture inadequacy; but if there’s we live in today. one thing we do know, it Off the Wall is deis culture itself. But that signed to take visitors to, doesn’t mean we can’t keep as they state, “Where art learning. and culture meet to form Although our gena masterpiece.” And that eration seems primarily it has done, with past concerned with learning themes like Space Oddity, about the world and expefocusing on space and the riencing culture through zodiacs; Gogh your Own art and expression, many Way, clearly with a conpeople nowadays seem to centration on Vincent Van have lost much of the love Gogh; Winter is Coming, and respect for classic art which concentrated on that generations before us the pop culture rave TV held so close. That doesn’t show, “Game of Thrones;” mean we can’t change that and other topics like Plot though, right? Twist, Shot to the Heart Submerse yourself in and this month’s theme, Et a world where pop culture Tu, Brute? meets art, history and, our This exciting program favorite part of all, libawhich first debuted in tions. On Thursday, March October 2016 has thrilled 9, you can partake in the museum guests and creDallas Museum of Art’s ated a medium that conmonthly program, Off the nects our generation to Wall, and take a journey the art of today … and this through the museum like month in particular, the never before. Every second art of the past. Most imThursday of each month, portantly, that of Italy. Et from 5-9 p.m., the DMA Tu, Brute? — the theme will stay open late to offer drinks, music and a unique for March — will take a
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closer look at the museum’s Mediterranean influence, classical art and historical betrayals. And don’t worry, they didn’t forget our favorite Italian import, wine, wine and more wine! Get your glasses ready to cheers to art, culture, history and the world at this event like none other, because the night is jammed packed with tours, activities and toasts you won’t want to miss. Either take a guided tour or guide yourself through the museum finding which artworks pair best with your particular glass of vino; learn to draw like artists from the past through classical sculpture with artist Riley Holloway; visit Valentina Burton, a local psychic, to have your future told; join in on pop-up trivia and test your knowledge; or just sip on wine and peruse as you mingle about culture and society. Join in with other artsy socialites like yourself and see the DMA in a new way. Either attend this Thursday or the second Thursday of next month for their Shaken, Not Stirred theme, and become cultured on the art of cocktailing. Tickets are $10 and free for DMA members.
gluten-filled grain products to gluten-free grain products, do your best to trim even the gluten-free grains from your diet. This can be achieved by swapping out tortillas for large lettuce leaves and traditional noodles for noodles made from vegetables. Don’t forget to exercise: the quickest way to reshape your body is with a combination of exercise and smart eating. Please feel free to email me to get started on your body transformation. That’s what I’m here for! Bonus diet secret #4! You’ve heard that eating small meals throughout the day helps to keep your metabolism going strong, but you should really think of these as “mini meals” rather than small meals. Eating too many calories in these mini meals will do more harm than good in your quest for pounds lost. An effective mini meal must contain a serving of healthy protein — BUT it’s important that you avoid eating too much of a good thing. Consuming more than three ounces of protein in a single sitting is counterproductive towards fat loss and could easily result in weight gain.
Turner Cavender, CPT, is owner of Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp and world renowned online personal trainer at cavendercoaching.com. “Remember J.A.M.O.D.I., Just a matter of doing it.”
AUTOMOBILITY
New Chrysler Pacifica is big and deep By David Boldt
djboldt@sbcglobal.net Chrysler — or more correctly, what we once knew as “Chrysler” — has long pitched itself as the inventor of the minivan. Your correspondent, without benefit of a marketing team or PR budget, believes Volkswagen invented it, while giving credit to Lee Iacocca’s team for taking the minivan mainstream here in these United States. Now, if Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, with the launch of its all-new David Boldt Pacifica, wants to take credit for the minivan’s reinvention, they’ll have my full cooperation. The minivan as originally conceived ain’t dead, but with the launch of this new Pacifica its days are undoubtedly numbered. It begins, of course, with the walkup, and the contours of this new Pacifica — from virtually any angle — are almost seductive. Within what has historically been a two-box profile (VW did it with one…), FCA’s design team has fashioned something that could easily wear an Alfa Romeo badge, shuttling Italian ‘fashionistas’ in and around Milan. The proportions are somewhat reminiscent of what Mercedes was doing with its R Class, but the Pacifica is obviously taller, with more greenhouse and (if you’re just four years old) stand-up headroom. Regardless of trim level, the wheels and tires credibly fill the wheelwells, giving the Chrysler an almost athletic footprint. FCA’s design team has done a viable job of disguising the Pacifica’s bigness, while not in any way diminishing its carrying capacity. Beneath the seductivity(?) is a uni-body structure FCA is rightfully proud of. Built — as they are wont to point out — from the ground up, the combination of abundant high-strength steels and rigorous engineering supplies a structure Chrysler claims to be both super strong and amazingly quiet. And with better rigidity you can tune the suspension for improved agility, FCA seems to have done it, as the Pacifica drives smaller than its 204-inch overall length would suggest. In addition to improving ride and handling, the independent rear suspension allows for a truly deep well for cargo when the third row is up, while creating a completely flat load floor when that seat is folded away. Inside, our Touring — L Plus, which is but one step below the top-of-the-line Limited, is trimmed in perforated leather; those perforations may or may not be the top choice for a group of messy toddlers, but this grandparent would ask: Do they have to eat and drink in the car? And if they have to eat and drink…do they have to be messy? Regardless, if — like me — you think you need the most washable surface to transport the kids, the Touring L gives you leather without the decorative/breathable perforations. Interior plastics sport textures that, while you won’t confuse them with an Audi’s, speak credibly to our test Pacifica’s $44K window
sticker. And the design of the instrument panel is a singular piece of almost organic integration, with the high-tech ‘adds’ not really looking like additions, and the stuff you need is easily accessible and proves totally intuitive. With virtually everyone — including the aforementioned Volkswagen and its Atlas — pushing to produce as many three-row crossovers as is humanly possible, the Pacifica’s packaging is a graduate exercise in how to get it done. If you need to carry eight (again, we’d ask ‘why?’) an available center seat in the second row makes it possible, while also giving you five seats if your ‘stuff ’ fills up that space normally occupied by the third row. We’re thinking four adults and their cycling gear all fitting behind the second row of seating, which beats the h*ll out of having those bikes on the roof or behind the rear bumper. And that area behind the second row would also be a great pet pad, assuming your dog inventory is less than eight. Of course, FCA’s Stow ‘n Go seating sets the industry standard, with an almost intuitive fold-into-the-floor action that can be grasped without opening the owner’s manual. (You lose this when spec’ing the Pacifica hybrid — more on that later.) When both second row and third rows are stowed into that floor, you have a storage area seemingly capable of sleeping four; OK, perhaps not four adults, but two parents and their two small kids. I’d, of course, get a hotel, but Oma and her grandkids would survive nicely. Under the hood is FCA’s well-respected 3.6 liter V6, delivering 300+ horsepower and all the torque you’d possibly require. Admittedly, our test didn’t include carrying a family of eight (we’re an extended family of four), nor did we travel at altitude. Most manufacturers are moving toward turbocharging, and a turbocharged four wouldn’t enhance horsepower, but would deliver more torque at higher elevations. And the EcoDiesel FCA sells in its Rams and Jeeps would seem perfect for a minivan application, if our EPA were inclined to cooperate. The Pacifica Hybrid will require a separate review, and if you’re considering it you should know the battery pack eliminates the Stow ‘n Go seating. But if you don’t need a flat load floor for “stuff,” the Hybrid provides a 30-mile electric-only range and, when using both gas and hybrid drive, an estimated total range of 500+ miles. See if the kids can hold their bladders for over seven hours — yeah, go ahead. 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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WINDING ROADS
Avoid Austin traffic, stay north on I-35 south By Jo Ann Holt
through Austin wasn’t so difficult. Of course, that was Because I travel before everyone frequently down to we knew (includAustin, a roundtrip on ing half my family I-35 that’s just under Jo Ann Holt and many friends) 400 miles, a favorite moved there. Bad new ploy is to stay traffic times are north of the city. That’s the morning rush hours, lunch easy way to avoid the hortime, evening rush hours and rendous mid-town traffic. dinner time. So I try to pick After being caught in a few in-between times to venture of those traffic jams going into the city. through Austin, I finally There are several afrealized it’s best not to go fordable hotels just off I-35 there. that make meeting friends Those of us who’ve lived or keeping appointments in in Texas a long time can town easier. The least expenremember when driving sive for the value is the Best joannholt@gmail.com
Western Executive Inn at 1851 N. I-35 in Round Rock, a short 17 miles north of downtown Austin. Current bookings are listed online for less than $70 a night. Round Rock is Dell’s corporate headquarters, and also has a Premium Outlets Mall, an Ikea and a number of restaurants. There’s no need to drive into Austin for dinner, with all the options now available in Round Rock. One of their most popular restaurants is The Scarlet Rabbit at 410 W. Main St. This Texas bistro invites diners to “take an immersive trip down a culinary
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rabbit hole.” Interesting items on the dinner menu included an appetizer of Fried Oyster Nachos ($9) and entrée of Texas Bouillabaisse (Gulf shrimp, oysters, mussels, black drum and spicy broth, $18). For breakfast, there’s a branch of Austin favorite Kerbey Lane open for business at 2120 N. Mays St. in Round Rock. The restaurant is open 24 hours, and serves such scrumptious dishes as the Kerbey Scramble (scrambled eggs, home fries, mushroom, tomato, green onion, cheddar jack cheese, two sides for $8.95). Signature omelets like Chicken Verde are only $9.95, and mimosas are just $2. Their giant, fluffy biscuits are probably
the most popular side, justifiably so. I drove a 2017 Toyota Corolla 50th Anniversary Special Edition compact sedan down to Round Rock, averaging almost 35 mpg. With construction on I-35 improving tremendously over the past year, I enjoyed an unusually economical trip. Where driving south of Waco to Salado used to be something of a nightmare, it’s become almost routine now. It’s still sad, though, to see how many businesses — like Salado’s beloved Stagecoach Inn — have been hurt by the seemingly endless construction on I-35. Toyota’s entry level sedan has been around 50 years for a good reason. It’s
roomy enough to seat five, but still small enough to fit into even the tightest parking slots. The test model came in a lovely black cherry pearl coat of paint, a special color for the anniversary edition. There are nine trim levels for the 2017 Corolla, but the special edition is the top of the line. Only 8,000 of the 50th anniversary special edition models will be sold in the United States. The MSRP for the special edition model is $21,900. With fuel savings of $1,000 over a five-year period, driving a 50th anniversary Toyota Corolla sounds even better. Jo Ann Holt is a longtime journalist, now writing about cars, entertainment and travel.
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SERGIO’S JEWELRY
COBBLESTONE SHOE HOSPITAL
JOE O’S DRY CLEAN SUPER CENTER
Serving Dallas and the White Rock area for more than 25 years! Across from Mockingbird Station near SMU SHOE AND BOOT REPAIR! We repair belts, purses and luggage, too! Hours Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 5340 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206 214-824-7463
By Sally Blanton
Family Owned and Operated. Great services and great prices! The true environmentally friendly dry cleaners. Tailoring services available. Serving Dallas since 1986. 3220 N. Fitzhugh Ave. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday Same day service and drive-thru service everyday.
Sergio’s is a full service neighborhood jewelry store. Aquamarine is the birthstone for March. By her who is this month was born No gem save Aquamarines shall be worn; They will ensure her constancy, True friendship and fidelity. We appraise jewelry and coins. Our specialty is Custom Designs – we use CAD software and a 3-D wax printer. We use a Laser welder for repairs on antiques, eyeglasses and other delicate items. All jewelry repair is done on site. We replace batteries and repair watches. While-you-wait repair service is available. Tue-Fri: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 170 Casa Linda Plaza SW corner of Buckner Blvd. at Garland Rd. 75218 info@sergiosjewelry.com Call ... 214-320-2007, Text ... 469-999-3338
SCENE AROUND TOWN
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Society Editor
Beacon of Hope Grant Halliburton Foundation Renaissance Hotel
Vanita and Alan Halliburton, Amy McCloskey
Kate Anderson, Heidi Perry
Glennon Doyle Melton, Steve Noviello, Vanita Halliburton
AWARE Celebrate the Moments St. John
Southwestern Medical Foundation Hoblitzelle Foundation Honored Old Parkland
Daniel K. Podolsky, Kathleen Gibson, Paul W. Harris, Robert B. Rowling
Terry Bentley Hill, Sierra Sanchez, Patrick and Wanda LeBlanc
Stacey Angel, Carol Stabler
Jack and Janet Broyles
Co-Chairs Thomas Nolan, Penny Reid, Angela Fontana, Andy Szuwalski
CASAblanca Young Professionals Group Level Two
Paul W. Harris, Caren Prothro, Robert B. Rowling
President Jonathan Bassham, Kate and John Hinckley, Christine Bassham
Josh Webb, Megan Goad, Elizabeth Caudill, Clint McClain
Stephanie La Valle, Mike and Kathleen La Valle
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“We compare selling real estate to marathons and triathlons. Each requires a training plan and total committment — sticking with the deal and crossing the finish line.” — Becky co-chaired the Katy 5K run & picnic for fifteen years. Learn more about the Katy Trail at www.katytraildallas.org
LISTED FOR 480,000
10853 DIXON BRANCH DRIVE – FOR SALE
LISTED FOR 975,000 Jordan Dickie, Elizabeth Conroy, Becky Frey, Shelle Carrig, Natalie Hatchett Not pictured: Lauren Laughry
5510 W AMHERST AVENUE – FOR SALE
OPEN SUNDAY | LISTED FOR 1,599,000
LISTED FOR 2,249,000
LISTED FOR 775,000
5626 PURDUE AVENUE – FOR SALE
14225 HUGHES LANE – COMING SOON
5630 W AMHERST AVENUE – FOR SALE
LISTED FOR 839,000
11924 FOREST LAKES LANE – FOR SALE
LISTED FOR 4,600,000
LISTED FOR 1,849,000
4851 HARRYS LANE – FOR SALE
5351 LIVINGSTON AVENUE – FOR SALE
OPEN SUNDAY | LISTED FOR 1,795,000
LISTED FOR 1,125,000
LISTED FOR 1,525,000
5347 MONTROSE DRIVE – SEE VIDEO
5610 GREENBRIER DRIVE – FOR SALE
3909 WENTWOOD DRIVE – FOR SALE
OPEN HOUSES Sunday March 5 th, 2017
5347 Montrose in GREENWAY PARKS 2-4pm 5626 Purdue in DEVONSHIRE 2:00-4:00pm 5627 Hanover in DEVONSHIRE 2:00-4:00pm Spring Open House Tour COMING SOON
OPEN SUNDAY | LISTED FOR 1,575,000
VIDEO AT vimeo.com/beckyfrey/1402yakimo
5627 W HANOVER AVENUE – FOR SALE
1402 YAKIMO DRIVE – SEE VIDEO
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