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Get a leg up at Milo’s on Sunday On Sunday, June 5, Milo Butterfinger’s will be home to “We Can Do It!” Legapalooza 35 at 5645 SMU Blvd. The all-day annual event is a benefit for the Dallas Amputee Network providing “un-limb-ited possibilities” for local amputees. There will be food, drink, raffles and music by Peer Pressure, DJ Dave Coke, The Jet Poets and Scott Dean, among others. Festivities begin at noon. — David Mullen
‘Let It Be’ with evening concert The concert series “Cool Thursdays,” sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank, continues at the Dallas Arboretum on Thursday evening, June 9, with The McCartney Project paying tribute to Paul McCartney and the music of Wings Photo courtesy of Dallas Arboretum and The Beatles. In addition to the coolest view of White Rock Lake, attendees can bring picnics and beverages or purchase food from food trucks. The gardens are also open to stroll through before the concert to enjoy the stunning floral spring displays. More information at dallasarboretum.org. — Krista Bruton
Windmill spins on anniversary The Windmill Lounge located at 5320 Maple Ave. will celebrate their 11th anniversary on Saturday, June 11, from 7 p.m.–2 a.m. There will be lots of music from DJs Joel Gajeweski and Chris Roze and a star-studded roster of surprise spinners. Sliders will be provided when the Easy Slider foot truck rolls up at 10 p.m. A cake and champagne celebration will be at 11 p.m. For details, call 214-4437818. — David Mullen
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New Uptown restaurant now open
Photo by Kevin Marple
El Jefe "The Boss."
Dos Jefes, an upscale tequila and tapas bar, is now open at 2816 Fairmount St. in the space formerly housing Nick & Sam’s Grill in Uptown. Dos Jefes — or “Two Bosses” — is a joint venture between restaurateur Joseph Palladino and Nate Paul, CEO of World Class Capital. The top floor of Dos Jefes has been branded the “42 Room,” which will serve cocktails made with Don Julio 1942 Limited Edition Tequila. — Staff Reports
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Life on the Trail Notes from the Editor House Call Bubba Flint Mull It Over Fitness Uptown Girl Community Calendar Trail to Good Health Crossword Puzzle Your Stars This Week Along the Green Trail
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CONVENTION CENTER
Comic book heroes and sci-fi stars convene By Martin Stein
martin@TrizCom.com The Lone Star State’s biggest congregation of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming fans, the 15th annual “FAN EXPO DALLAS,” is set to return to Dallas from Friday, June 3, through Sunday, June 5 at the Dallas Convention Center. Among the pop culture luminaries on hand will be the stars of the internationally famous British TV series, “Doctor Who:” Peter Capaldi (the time-traveling Doctor), Michelle Gomez (the evil Missy) and Jenna Coleman (the Doctor’s companion, Clara Oswald) — sharing the same stage for the first time ever in North America. Other appearances will
include Stan “The Man” Lee (co-creator of “Spider-Man,” “the Avengers,” “X-Men” and innumerable other Marvel Comics characters); original “Star Trek” cast members William Shatner, George Takei and Nichelle Nichols; Hollywood icons John and Joan Cusack; creative genius Frank Miller (“Dark Knight III”); and famed “Star Wars” actress and writer Carrie Fisher. “FAN EXPO DALLAS” is a shopper’s paradise with more than 600 retailers specializing in everything comics, anime, gaming, science fiction and horror. Whether its comic books from any era, original artwork, graphic novels, memorabilia, games, toys or T-shirts, you will find it all here. Tickets and packages
Peter Capaldi as Doctor Who. (including exclusives and perks) to “FAN EXPO DALLAS” start at $25 and can be purchased online at fanexpodallas.com/tickets/ or at the box office on-site. Ticket prices are $25 in advance,
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$30 at the door for Friday; $50 in advance and $55 at the door for Saturday; and $40 in advance and $45 at the door for Sunday. A three-day pass is $89 in advance and $95 at the door.
JUST FOUND
This local sushi place continues to roll
By David Mullen
Those in the know would travel david@katytrailweekly.com north to Nakamoto Just Found is part of an in Plano, discovering occasional series of the peothat the tuna was to ple and retailers that have die for. But, for most, been a part of the Dallas an evening of sushi landscape for years. meant drinking a lot Tom Flynn. of saki and eating a In Dallas in the 80s, California roll at the sushi was considered “bait.” Photo by Ashley Pitmon few available, overWhile the foodies (hate that term) and the priced places in town. The main dining room at Oishii. hipsters and those with an expense account were Then, suddenly, discovering sushi places in New York City, Los Angeles, Las the sushi restaurant explosion began here. One of the local pioVegas and San Francisco, wannabe Dallas sorely lagged behind. neers was Vietnam native Thanh Nguyen, who learned English Yes, there was Sushi on McKinney, but in Dallas it was when he moved to Dallas. In 2003, Nguyen left Nakamoto to almost treated like a museum exhibit. “Yes, we have Sushi open the sushi restaurant Oishii in a non-descript strip shophere, cool slides on the wall, great vibe and you can take the ping center at Wycliff Avenue and Maple Avenue. Oishii — chopsticks home. You must see our sushi restaurant!” Nothing which means delicious in Japanese — began offering high against Sushi on McKinney; the place indoctrinated most people see SUSHI on page 11 in Dallas to the world of sushi and it was a great date place.
MUSICAL REVIEW
‘Come to the Cabaret, my friend’ at the Winspear
By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
“Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome… Happy to see you, bleibe, reste, stay,” sung by a peculiar little whitefaced emcee in a trench coat is your introduction to “Cabaret,” now playing through June 5 at the Winspear Opera House. If you already know Kander & Ebb’s 1966 multiple Tony Awardwinning musical, it’s apparent the coat will come off onstage. The question is: “How bawdy is the costume, if anything, beneath?” Gratefully, there was more fabric than there might have been. Saturday’s holiday weekend audience was understandably sparse, while allowing for choice parking. The lucky few who saw the matinee were quick to offer Dallas’ traditional standing ovation, despite the lump in their throats. You could feel the silence fall following the applause. The audience knew how the backstory ends, and it’s not a happy ending. “Cabaret” is not wholesome family fare. If in-your-face obscenity offends you, this show is not for you. Otherwise, if you accept smuttiness in this context as art, get tickets now, and then get a sitter. That vulgarity is hallmark to the
Photo by Joan Marcus
Andrea Goss as Sally Bowles is a petite, understated version of the character.
show, as the 1929-1930 development of Nazism, Germany’s Third Reich, rears its ugly head. Set primarily at the raunchy Kit Kat Klub, scantily clad showgirls do everything distasteful to display their personal wares in the nightclub’s cabaret. Sally Bowles, played by Andrea
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Goss, does justice to the lyrics: “Mama thinks I’m living in a convent, a secluded little convent in the southern part of France.” The Kit Kat girls join in with, “You can tell my Papa, that’s all right, ‘cause he comes in here every night, but don’t tell Mama what you saw!” Other numbers from the score are slightly more sentimental, like Sally’s heartfelt, “Maybe this Time.” While adorable, though, Goss’ petite frame and mousy presence aren’t right for the role. Sally Bowles is anything but “cute.” Between Liza Minelli in the 1972 multiple Academy Award-winning film version and others who have played the part regionally, audiences have come to expect a stronger, more powerful Sally with a huge voice and equally large presence. Mark Nelson is effective as Max, who attempts to masquerade his Judaism by pronouncing himself German. It takes a while for him to accept that it’s time to leave his Berlin home. Bowles remains naive about what’s happening around her, even when finding a way out to America, with her new suitor, Lee Aaron Rosen as Clifford Bradshaw. Although she’s carrying see CABARET on page 11
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
‘Grooving the night away’ By David Mullen
have an alley. But I am facing a street that has been closed to through traffic for more than five weeks. There is equipment, pipes, loads of dirt and a PortO-Let sitting there collecting water and dust. There has been
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LIFE ON THE TRAIL
Summer should not be stressful
By Dr. Beth Leermakers
or transport shelter dogs. There’s nothing I can do to help for this week, so it’s OK to tune out. Read. For an avid reader, nothing beats the pleasure of immersing myself in After a very stressful month in anian engrossing book. I’ll spend mal rescue (don’t ask how many hours turning the pages instead foster dogs I have at my house), of reading just a few pages before I’m beyond ready for a vacation. nodding off. I realized how truly exhausted I Eat well. Nibbling on exotic am when I couldn’t even feel exfruit that I don’t have to peel is one cited about my upcoming beach of my favorite things about a tropigetaway. On my Mexican escape cal getaway. Mango, papaya, kiwi I plan to DE-STRESS: Dr. Leermakers — I love it all, and it’s an added Decompress. That means bonus that vitamin C is a good stress buster. slowing down and listening to my body. I’ll save a little room for a few chocolate desInstead of following a strict daily schedule (must walk the squirrel-crazy dog at 6 a.m. serts, too. Hey, dark chocolate is an antioxidant, so I’m just eating it for my health. before the squirrels are active!) that often Seek sunshine. After all the rain we’ve excludes lunch, I will sleep when I’m tired had here lately, I’m ready for a week of and eat when I’m hungry. I will enjoy eight sunny skies. Sunshine is another terrific blissful dog-free days. Ahhhh … serotonin booster. If it happens to rain, I’ll Exercise. Although walking is part of make my own sunshine (see reading and my daily routine, I’ll revel in the change chocolate above). of scenery. I will saunter along the beach, Savor the silence. I’m very sensitive to dipping my toes in the water and listening to the waves crash against the shore. I’ll do environmental noise, so I will seek out quiet places away from people. No barking dogs! yoga on the beach. Balancing on one leg Hopefully, I’ll return from vacation while trying desperately not to fall off the well-rested and ready to renew my comdock and land in the ocean adds an elemitment to do a better job protecting my ment of excitement to the otherwise relaxtime and energy. ing experience. I can feel my serotonin What will you do to de-stress this skyrocketing already. summer, on vacation or at home? Sleep. Can’t wait to get more than my Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psyseven hours (on a good night) of shuteye! I chologist who specializes in stress managemay even nap in the shade on the beach. ment and well-being seminars, retreats and Turn off technology. Although I’ll coaching. Contact her at 214-923-3766. Her check email occasionally, I won’t be glued monthly e-newsletter can be found at bethto my email and Facebook, so I will have a leermakersphd.com. much-needed respite from the pleas to foster
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HOUSE CALL
Hernias are very common By Dr. Kim Washington
There are a couple different methods for repair of umbiliwashington.k@att.net cal hernias including open repair Umbilical hernias are a with or without mesh or laparogeneral surgeons’ bread and scopic repair with mesh. There is butter operation. So many no outcome difference between the people develop these types two techniques. It is likely best to of hernias during their lifeallow your surgeon to determine time — from postpartum the most common way he or she women to small children. In repairs these and agree to that adults, hernias most comDr. Washington method. monly occur after weight Many patients ask me about gain throughout a period of mesh, voicing concerns for safety time or after pregnancy. Approximately of the mesh. Everyone has seen those com2 percent of the U.S. population of adults mercials about mesh complications, but develop umbilical hernias. That amounts to allow me to ease your mind. Mesh is not nearly 5 million people with hernias! bad. The meshes used for umbilical herA hernia is basically a hole. An umnias are very easy to place and rarely ever bilical hernia occurs where the umbilical interact directly with the intestine. The cord once was in infancy. Typically, in the mesh complications elicited by televised first few years of life, this area heals closed, attorneys are usually referring to vaginal however, in some children it does not. meshes that are typically used to suspend a These children usually get their hernias prolapsed vagina. There are very few comfixed after the age of five. For those chilplications from umbilical hernia mesh. dren whose umbilicus healed completely The surgery takes roughly 45 minutes but later grew up and gained weight in to an hour to perform, but you may be excess, this area which was once closed can quite sore afterwards. I encourage you to re-open due to the abdominal pressure. walk as much as possible after surgery as This hole is the hernia. this will greatly help your recovery. There Many people have hernias without will be lifting restrictions as heavy lifting symptoms — they merely have an “outie.” immediately after surgery can cause tearHowever, these hernias can be dangerous. ing of the hernia repair site and early reThe biggest concern with hernias (of all currence of the hernia. If all requirements types) is that intestine inside the abdomen are followed, risk of recurrence of the hercan get stuck in the hernia “hole.” Once nia is close to 1 percent. I would say that stuck, the blood supply is compromised makes an “innie” look even better! and the bowel can die. This requires emergency surgery. To prevent this high-risk Dr. Kimberly Washington, a general surgery, we recommend that patients in surgeon at Highlander Surgical Associates adequate health get their hernias repaired in Arlington, maintains an interest in health earlier rather than later. education and advocacy. OUR MISSION
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prominent member of a Baylor fraternity just weeks ago. We must maintain and teach ethics at every school level. We can’t expect them to be taught at home anymore … A couple of good deals for local eat-
I trust everyone had a safe Memorial Day weekend. AAA reported that more than 38 million Americans travelled this Memorial Day weekend, which is THE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE BAYLOR the second-highest FOOTBALL TEAM OF A SEXUAL ASSAULT travel volume on reCOVER-UP HAVE KNOCKED THE LEGS OUT FROM cord for the holiday and the most since UNDER THEIR FOOTBALL PROGRAM AND HAVE 2005. Funny, beEMBARRASSED THE UNIVERSITY AS A WHOLE. David Mullen cause I hear mixed results on the health of the economy and the amount no action. The door hanger said ers. Friday, June 3, is National of disposable income available. that “the closure is required for Donut Day. Homer Simpson Nationally, travel was encourapproximately six months.” Six will be dancing in the streets aged by the lowest gas prices months! That sudden burst of of Springfield. In honor of the in more than a decade. Again, energy in front of my house was made-up holiday, Einstein I saw gas prices surge locally my property value plummetBros. Bagels is giving away free about 20 cents per gallon just ing over the next six months. I bagels. From 9 a.m. to noon, prior to the weekend. Hard called the city and asked why order through the UberEATS to imagine going to Austin or I would get a message that my app and people in downtown Houston last weekend by car alley was closed when I don’t Dallas, Uptown, the Design and not by boat … My time have an alley, and the represenDistrict and Oak Lawn can was spent in the area with a tative said, “I don’t know. They receive a complimentary family visit to the House of Blues on must just be handing them out pack of bagels (while supplies Saturday night to see Le Freak, to everybody. But you do have last). The delivery will feature billed as “the world’s greatest an alley in your neighborhood.” six of Einstein’s new Twist N’ disco band.” Hey, my 40th high Yes, I guess I do. Maybe the city Dip bagels with two schmears. school reunion is coming up will make the alley more comThe unique Twist N’ Dip bagel and I have to get in shape … fortable for the homeless and encourages fans to “play with I did take two joy rides over the feral cats that roam there … their food” and post their fun the weekend that presented Pothole of the week: Although bagel photos on Einstein’s social another type of “grooving.” I I could pick any street in East pages using #bagelmydonut and visited friends’ homes in Lake Dallas, this week’s honor goes #TwistNDip to win even more Highlands. The streets in Lake to a hole on Blackburn Street stuff. Unfortunately for me, baHighland/Lakewood are nearand Cole Avenue that is so deep gels retain their original shape in ing a third world stage. The that if it were in West Virginia, my stomach after I enjoy them. ruts and crevasses are visible on one could dig for coal. Runner #goforarunbagelboy … And at nearly every street. It must be up goes to a bad pothole on BGR burger house at 3001 Knox like driving through the streets Good Latimer Expressway at St., social media can save you of Lebanon. I suggest the city of Gaston Avenue that is ghastly money. Text “Scott” to 469-203Dallas provide a voucher for a … How fast they fall. The al4100 (after Scott Smith, franchifree front-end alignment when legations against the Baylor see/area representative) and you they send you their tax bill. football team of a sexual ascan regularly get free food items That said … I received a door sault cover-up have knocked and a free basic burger on your hanger from the city of Dallas the legs out from under their birthday. No wonder everyone is this week that stated “your alley football program and have buried in their cell phones when is temporarily closed due to embarrassed the university as you go into the restaurant. Oh utility repair and alley surface a whole. But remember a simiwait, that is at any restaurant repair/replacement.” I don’t lar allegation was made on a these days.
KATY TRAIL WEEKLY'S
CRIME WATCH
May 26 – 6:43 a.m. 4000 Block, Commerce St. (75226) Burglary of a Business: The unknown suspects broke the door at the listed location and stole property.
May 29 – 1:14 p.m. 6100 Block, Maple Ave. (75235) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke the rear window and attempted to steal property from the complainant’s vehicle.
May 26 – 1:21 p.m. 4300 Block, W. Lovers Ln. (75209) Burglary of a Residence: The suspect stole the complainant’s A/C window unit.
May 29 – 2:22 p.m. 400 Block, N. Ervay St. (75201) Theft of Property: The suspect stole the complainant’s rear license plate from her vehicle.
May 27 – 12:30 a.m. 2600 Block, Hondo Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect kicked open the complainant’s apartment door.
May 29 – 5:29 p.m. 4800 Block, Swiss Ave. (75204) Theft of Property: The suspect stole two white wood tables from the complainant’s front porch.
May 27 – 11:18 a.m. 5300 Block, Harvest Hill Rd. (75230) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect defecated in a vacant office.
May 30 – 8:41 a.m. 3200 Block, Throckmorton St. (75219) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect was diverting electricity from the complainant’s outside outlet.
May 27 – 12:03 p.m. 2500 Block, N. Henderson Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s back passenger window and stole a dress. May 28 – 4:16 a.m. 9000 Block, Sovereign Row (75247) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainant and stole property. May 28 – 4:59 p.m. 5700 Block, Skillman St. (75206) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole cash from the complainant’s wallet. May 29 – 1:24 a.m. 2500 Block, Routh St. (75204) Deadly Conduct: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainant. May 29 – 11:49 a.m. 4700 Block, Almond St. (75247) Criminal Mischief: The suspect shot at the complainant’s vehicle six to eight times causing damage to the rear windshield and passenger windows.
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May 30 – 1:51 p.m. 2400 Block, Bennett Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect broke vehicle windows and stole property from two vehicles. May 30 – 4:14 p.m. 5300 Block, Monticello Ave. (75206) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s potted plants. May 30 – 7:51 p.m. 4600 Block, Coles Manor Pl. (75204) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect used a brick to break into the complainant’s apartment. May 30 –10:57 p.m. 5200 Block, Bonita Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s apartment and stole her items. May 30 – 11:01 p.m. 2800 Block, Throckmorton St. (75219) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.
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MULL IT OVER
They got what they wanted
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The "Splash Brothers" Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry.
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com Donald Trump could have been commissioner of the National Basketball Association. He never applied and fortunately, he is not commissioner. And former commissioner David Stern, a money-first, owner-first egoist, is no longer in charge. Adam Silver — two years into the job — is the “new” commissioner of the NBA. And he got what he needed — a perfect NBA Finals match-up — as he continues to build the NBA into a sports and business juggernaut when it could have gone by the wayside. With all due respect to Trump, the NBA Finals duel between the defending champion Golden State Warriors and the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers is sure to make professional basketball in America “great again.” And it has needed it. The Warriors — playing in blue collar Oakland for the last 45 years (sans one year in San Jose while remodeling Oracle Arena) and claimed by the networks to be in tony San Francisco — became America’s media darling because of two-time MVP Stephen Curry, with his incredible outside shooting and embracing personality. Put him with the other “Splash Brother” from another mother Klay Thompson and you have two of the best outside shooters in NBA history — side-by-side — cut from the same cloth of two former NBA players.
And then Curry, last year introducing his daughter Riley to the media, expanded the audience to women watching the early morning talk shows and not just those watching the early morning ESPN SportsCenter. This NBA Finals on ABC will be the most watched NBA series in television history. Trust me. Remember that Silver inherited the ashes of an FBI scandal that found NBA referee Tim Donaghy had bet on basketball games and made calls affecting the point spread in those games. He directly inherited the Donald Sterling controversy and he apologized to players and fans, made the former owner of the Los Angeles Clippers sell the team, give him a lifetime ban from the NBA and fined him $2.5 million for racist remarks. He kept the predominantly AfricanAmerican NBA players away from striking. By no doing of Silver — unless he got hold of Donaghy’s flunkies to fix it — the two best teams get to face-off in an epic battle with the most popular players ever playing the game to Silver’s and the league’s benefit. So many, like me, live in the past touting the likes of “The Logo” Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, “The Big O” Oscar Robertson, John “Hondo” Havlicek, Walt “Clyde” Frazier, Rick Barry, “The Big E” Elvin Hayes, “The Doctor” Julius Irving, “The Iceman” George Gervin, Larry Bird, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Kareem AbdulJabbar, “The Round Mound of
Rebound’ Sir Charles Barkley, Shaq O’Neal, Isiah Thomas, “The Mailman” Karl Malone and most recently Kobe Bryant and our own Dirk Nowitzki. Now we have a marketers dream. Curry versus James. James versus Curry. The NBA is one sport that is predominantly colorblind. How many young Hispanic or African American kids are watching the Stanley Cup Finals this week? Not many — and they should by the way — along with white kids stuck on playing NHL 2016 on PlayStation. All can learn something about gritting it out against an opponent, working hard and then shaking hands at the end. I think that the Western Conference is far superior to the Eastern Conference which is why the Warriors will defend their crown. I know that James and “his” team have had lots of rest. I know that they have Kyrie Irving, who was unable to play in last year’s championship against the Warriors. But James acts like the player coach. He is pensive in victory and pouts in defeat. The Cavs might have finished fourth in the West behind the Warriors, the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Eastern Conference teams are just inferior. Yes, the record setting 73-win Warriors were able to bypass the 68-win Spurs because they were knocked off by the Thunder, a team which pundits say have two of the five best players in the league in Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The Thunder blew a 3-1 lead to the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. The Warriors were loose. The Thunder was tight. The Cavs will come out tight, and Golden State has the very important home court advantage. The movement by the Warriors and deep bench will take them to their second consecutive title in five games. But fear not Silver. You will hit ratings gold. And the NBA will be “great again.”
UPTOWN GIRL
Have a ‘ball’ at Dallas volunteerism festival By Ryann Gordon
ryannbgordon@yahoo.com Many different festivals will be taking place in Dallas this summer, from music festivals to local celebrations, exhibitions, markets and North Texas’ only volunteerism festival, Voly in the Park. This Saturday, June 4, from 12-4 p.m. at Klyde Warren Park, more than 500 attendees and over 75 nonprofits will come together to provide opportunities for enthuRyann Gordon siastic philanthropists to get involved in and around Dallas. For the third annual year, Voly in the Park will pervade downtown to impact hearts, evoke movement and renovate change in North Texas. Along with hands-on volunteer projects, live entertainment, food, fun and more, the festival aims to connect volunteers with the issues that matter most to them, core areas to get involved with and, most importantly, to encourage more community involvement around the city. Whether you’re a full-blown philanthropist or simply searching for a way to give back to your community, Voly in the Park has all of the information needed for volunteering in DFW. Not only this, but the event will be showcasing VolunteerNow’s volunteer matching program (voly.org), which makes it easy for all of Texas’ devoted volunteers to connect with thousands of nonprofits and discover volunteer opportunities that are right for them. There is no right way to volunteer, but there is a right cause for everyone to represent. As educated, progressive millennials, it is our duty to take into consideration the issues plaguing our world and provide a helping hand in combating them. Voly in the Park will be
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showcasing a variety of movements to get involved with, from environmentalism to animal education, childcare, hunger and disaster relief, literacy, history, science, arts and more. You don’t have to have personal experience with an issue to be affected by it; so let yourself feel the effect and aim to make a change. Not only does Voly in the Park give the people of Dallas a way to connect with the city’s nonprofits, but it is a way for these organizations to give back to those involved. With games, animals, live performances and more, the festival is an entertaining outlet for all of Dallas’ hardworking volunteers to kick back and have a little fun. The organization upholds: “Volunteers are the lifeblood of our community” — and this is how Dallas gives thanks to its city’s lifeblood. Along with food trucks, vendors and the typical works of a festival, Voly in the Park will have performances throughout the day featuring all local nonprofits. Past performances have included appearances from the Dallas Zoo, Perot Museum, Children’s Theatre, various dance companies and more. From interactive activities to animal shows, cultural dances and live music, this festival gives volunteers a day of fun and also shows how community work can be, as their slogan suggests, a ball. “Lend a hand. Have a ball;” and there is no better way to describe this event. Whether you’re an experienced philanthropist or new to volunteering, or even if you’re just looking for a fun, family-friendly festival to attend, Voly in the Park has something for everyone to get involved with. In this day and age, we are all aware of the dangers, inequalities and injustices in the world; do your part and work to make a change, even if that is just attending a volunteerism festival and becoming educated. You can attend or volunteer at Voly in the Park, greeting music guests and helping the nonprofits get set up, but the event is free for everyone.
In last week’s story of Image Eyewear, the address was incorrect. It is 4262 Oak Lawn Ave. in The Shops of Highland Park. Katy Trail Weekly regrets the error.
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Seven ways to eat clean
By Turner Cavender turner@dallasfbbc.com
You’ve heard people talking about it, from friends to bosses to neighbors, that they’re “eating clean.” What exactly does this Turner Cavender mean though? Is it like a paleo diet, or no meats and dairy? There’s a lot to clean eating; and we’re going to tell you how it’s done. The phrase “clean eating” may be the newest buzzword in the health world, but the ideas behind this lifestyle go back decades. It’s more than just what to eat and what not to eat. Clean eating, when done properly, becomes a way of life. In essence, clean eating focuses on a diet that’s made of whole, unprocessed foods that promote health, energy and wellness. No more tedious counting of calories or forsaking entire food groups. Based on nutrition science research here are seven principles of clean eating. Eat whole foods. This doesn’t mean eat a whole hot dog or a whole donut. Whole foods are foods minimally processed, fresh and as close to their natural state as possible. Organic options are best when available. Processed foods on the other hand, usually come in a bag, can or box and have added sugars, sodium, fat, colors, preservatives and chemicals. You can tell how processed a food is by looking at the ingredient list. If there are words you can’t pronounce, it’s probably not good for you — especially not if you’re going clean. Go unrefined. Refined grains have been processed and stripped of their bran and germ (the nutrient and fiber-rich parts of the grain). White breads, pastas, rice, crackers and baked goods are made with refined white flour, offer little nutritional value and temporarily increase your blood sugar. Clean eating sees the need for unrefined, whole grain carbohydrates as part of a healthy diet. Choose foods made with whole wheat, quinoa, brown rice or millet. Be wary of additions. Cutting out
processed foods should put you in the safe zone when it comes to sodium, sugar and unhealthy fats. Men should limit their sugar intake to less than nine teaspoons a day and women less than six. Adults should eat less than one teaspoon of salt a day. Unless you’re eating whole foods, you’re likely going over these health recommendations. Include carbohydrates, protein and fat. This combination is your secret for lasting energy, appetite control and cutting calories. Make it your goal to eat a source of protein (meat, poultry, eggs, dairy), carbohydrate (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) and fat (nuts, seeds, healthy oils, fish) at every meal. A clean-eating plan often suggests eating five to six smaller meals spaced throughout the day as a way to avoid overeating, keep your metabolism humming and maintain stable blood sugar levels. Drink more water. Sodas, sweetened teas, juices, alcoholic beverages and sports drinks are loaded with sugar and extra calories. Part of clean eating is clean drinking. Water should be your go-to drink of choice (avoiding plastic bottles when possible). Unsweetened tea and low-fat milk are other acceptably clean options. More fruits and veggies. High in fiber, rich in vitamins and minerals, and low in calories, fruits and vegetables are an important part of clean eating. You can’t get much healthier than fresh, organic produce. Eat a fruit or vegetable dish at every meal and snack. Daily recommendations include two-and-a-half to three cups of vegetables and one-and-ahalf to two cups of fruit. Get regular exercise. A healthy lifestyle not only includes eating a healthy diet but getting regular physical activity as well. Exercise is needed for strong muscles, bones, lungs and heart. It burns calories, keeps your metabolism elevated and prevents disease. Be sure to get some form of physical activity for at least 30 minutes every day. Turner Cavender, CPT, is owner of Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp and world renown online personal trainer at cavendercoaching.com. “Remember J.A.M.O.D.I., Just a matter of doing it.”
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3505 Maple Ave. Dallas, 75219 214-914-4443
Reverchon Park — Catch the U.S. public premiere of the new documentary “Daft Punk Unchained.” Also enjoy hot air balloon rides and a set by Daft Punk tribute band The Feels. Sponsored by Alamo Drafthouse DFW, Bulladora Music Experience and Decks in the Park. Register online. 7:30 p.m. FREE!
June 3-4
1121 1st Ave. Dallas, 75210 214-426-3400
Fair Park — Red Bull Global Rallycross makes its return to the Lone Star State with its inaugural event in Dallas. Everything is bigger in Texas, including the competition. See this fierce race to the finish line up close and personal. Noon to 7:45 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. $15-$45.
June 3-5
2301 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3600
Meyerson Symphony Center — Enjoy the sounds that go with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra without the cost. Mary Preston, resident organist with the Orchestra, will perform an organ recital as a part of a series. Following the performance will be a tour of the Center. 12 p.m. FREE!
June 5
909 1st Ave. Dallas, 75210 214-565-1116
Music Hall at Fair Park — Don’t miss the closing of Dallas Summer Musicals’ rendition of “Ragtime.” Based on the bestselling novel of the same title, watch the lives of a family of upper-class WASPs, an African-American couple and EasternEuropean Jewish immigrants, as they try for success in America. 1:30 p.m. $21-$99.
June 7
3699 McKinney Ave. Dallas, 75204 214-520-0394
Magnolia Theatre — Catch the Magnolia’s latest Big Movie Tuesday with a screening of James Cameron’s “Aliens.” After the colonization of the planet from “Alien” contact is lost. While the rescue team has the firepower, will it be enough? 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $11.
June 9
5207 McKinney Ave. Dallas, 75205 214-303-1180
Katy Trail — Run for a cause at the 18th Annual Michelob Ultra Katy 5K. After the run, gather in Reverchon Park for the Katy Picnic, featuring food from more than 50 area restaurants, Michelob Ultra and other drinks. The event will also have live music and loads of activities. 6:30 p.m.
June 10 – 12
9353 Garland Road Dallas, 75218 214-320-0043
White Rock Community Church — Come celebrate the 25th anniversary with activities including Founder’s Happy Hour at the Roundup Saloon — Friday 7-9 p.m., Gospel Sing Along in the Chapel — Sat. at 5 p.m., and a Dinner & Dance afterward in the Activity Center at 6 p.m. Worship Celebration on Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with luncheon to follow. FREE!
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Picture of the Week Le Freak, billed as “the world’s greatest disco band,” played the House of Blues on Saturday, May 28. Send us an item or photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
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Josephine Baker, b. 1906 Tony Curtis, b. 1925 Larry McMurtry, b. 1936 Curtis Mayfield, b. 1942 1965 – Edward White became 1st American to “space walk:” from Gemini 4 capsule.
Sat 6/4
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, b. 1928 Freddy Fender, b. 1937 Bettina Gregory, b. 1946 Noah Wyle, b. 1971 Angelina Jolie, b. 1975 1927 – 1st Ryder Cup: U.S. beat England.
Sun 6/5
Adam Smith, b. 1723 John M. Keynes, b. 1883 Bill Moyers, b. 1934 Laurie Anderson, b. 1947 Mark Wahlberg, b. 1971 1783 – Montgolfier Bros. made 1st public balloon flight.
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Ramadan starts at sundown Marian Wright Edelman, b. 1939 Harvey Fierstein, b. 1954 Sandra Bernhard, b. 1955 Paul Giamatti, b. 1967 1933 – 1st drive-in theater opened: Camden, NJ.
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Jessica Tandy, b. 1909 Dean Martin, b. 1917 Tom Jones, b. 1940 Prince, b. 1958 Anna Kournikova, b. 1981 1929 – Vatican city became a sovereign state.
Wed 6/8
Frank L. Wright, b. 1867 Joan Rivers, b. 1933 Boz Scaggs, b. 1944 Scott Adams, b. 1957 Keenan Ivory Wayans, b. 1958 1786 – Commercial ice cream 1st made: in NYC.
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Cole Porter, b. 1891 Les Paul, b. 1915 Michael J. Fox, b. 1961 Johnny Depp, b. 1963 Natalie Portman, b. 1981 1790 – 1st U.S. book copyrighted: John Barry’s “Philadelphia Spelling Book.”
TRAIL TO GOOD HEALTH
A daily attitude of gratitude By Megan Lyons
The word “gratitude” is becoming increasingly popular in health circles these As I ran on the Katy Trail days, and for good reason. In on Memorial Day, amidst the fact, practicing gratitude daily hundreds of people not only makes participating in the you feel happier “Carry The Load” and more appreevent, I felt overciative, it also has whelming gratitude. a huge beneficial This was a specific, impact on your one-time event, but my overall health! practice of gratitude Studies link takes place every single gratitude to reday and has had a duced stress, reMegan Lyons duced addictive tremendous impact on my life and my health. tendencies, deHow often do you make creased depression, improved a point to really feel gratisleep quality and better overtude? If you’re like most all physical health. Those who people, the answer probably is practice gratitude have better “not very often.” Aside from mental health and are conseThanksgiving Day, we are acquently more likely to choose customed to going through healthy activities and seek our lives without consciously medical help when needed. expressing our gratitude for One study even shows a 76 the things we have, the emopercent improvement in body tions we feel or the situations image by those who practice and relationships that we’ve gratitude! created for ourselves. We’re In order to make gratisimply too busy to pause and tude a part of our daily roureflect on our gratitude. If tines, we need to create a asked whether or not we are habit. Some people like to grateful for our families, of think of a few things they are course the vast majority of grateful for immediately upon us would answer that we are. waking, maybe even before But we still go through days, getting out of bed. Some preweeks and even years withfer to journal at the end of the out pausing to recognize that day, reflecting upon things feeling. that happened during the day
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that made them feel grateful. Some put a virtual post-it note on their computer screen or put a Word document on their computer desktop and jot their gratitude list daily. Some set a daily calendar alarm to ring on their phone or computer midday, as a reminder to pause and practice gratitude. For me personally, one thing worked best: buying a specific gratitude journal. I have used The Gratitude Habit: a 365 Day Journal and Workbook by Wendy Meg Siegel (available at bit. ly/365gratitude) and The 5-Minute Journal by Alex Ikonn and UJ Ramdas (available at bit.ly/5mjournal). Having a physical prompt to remind me to reflect has been a powerful way for me to practice gratitude daily. Each morning before I open up my computer to address the dozens of requests, bills, business notes and more that we are all confronted with daily, I take a few minutes to reflect on my own gratitude, and I find that the rest of my day goes much more smoothly after doing so. I’ve been journaling my gratitude lists for more than four years now, and I can honestly say that my stress levels, sense of appreciation for my life and ability to take challenges in stride all have improved because of it. Megan Lyons is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, owner of The Lyons’ Share Wellness, author of “Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness,” available on Amazon. To learn more, contact her at megan@ thelyonsshare.org, or visit her website thelyonsshare.org.
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ACROSS 1. Resorting to 6. Cushiony seats 11. Almost boil 16. Atlas or Prometheus
21. West Indies dance 22. Cliff dwelling 23. Winter warmer 24. Deep-space mission 25. Mountain kingdom
26. Virgo's neighbor 27. Singer — John 28. Curiosity seeker? 29. Forum hello 30. Cider season
32. Veld grazer 34. Striped antelope 36. Ledger col. 37. Dealers 39. Clown's prop
40. "— Dick" 41. Rolling stone's lack 42. Tick off 43. Leather for honing 44. Skill in speaking 46. Turnpike exits 49. Globe feature 50. Clap of thunder 51. Action-movie name 55. Fossey's friends 56. Crunching noise 57. Pelvis, but not Elvis 58. Good-natured 59. Martini base 60. Knows somehow 61. Thin fog 62. Door opener 63. Squirrel hangout 64. Leadfoot's spot (2 wds.) 66. Gets the picture 67. Rackets 68. Wife, to a lawyer 69. Tangled up 70. Eros, in Rome 71. Message concealer 72. Travel papers 73. Android rival 74. Walked on web feet 76. Part of RSVP 77. John Denver's home 80. Bit of kindling 81. Flip a coin 82. Frozen regions (2 wds.) 86. More than misled 87. Genuine 88. Mongolian abode 89. Whale's nostril 90. Santa — winds 91. Zinger 92. Reiner and Lowe 93. Split — (nitpick)
PAGE 7 94. Make rapid strides 95. Norma Jean 97. Festive log 98. Gannet's other name 99. They need a PIN 100. Offshore platform (2 wds.) 101. Hotel lobby focus 102. Drove at Daytona 103. Clean the slate 104. Lavish 106. Snags a fish 107. Gerbil or goldfish 108. Soft plumage 111. Earns as profit 112. Pound sounds 113. Kind of paint 117. I, for Wolfgang 118. Autocrat of yore 119. Eric Clapton classic 120. — spumante 121. The Plastic — Band 122. Lorelei's river 124. Galley slave 126. Batters' ploys 128. Ready and willing 130. "M*A*S*H" setting 131. Phileas Fogg player 132. Bauxite giant 133. Cache 134. Oregon's capital 135. Galaxy units 136. Spacious 137. Hikers' shelters DOWN 1. Radii parallels 2. Colander 3. Strong-arm 4. Cagers' org. 5. Greens party? 6. Becomes tiresome
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL organic cotton. Did you know the bra cups in most swim suits are a petroleum-based product? The unofficial start of sumEcoSwim utilizes a specifically mer has passed this designed foam made weekend and we from plant oils and can kick off our regrecycled materials for ular warm weather their sustainable bra fun. But we all need cups. Without spethe right accessories cifically knowing the to enjoy swimming, fabrics are made from barbecues and recycled products, outdoor adventures, you can’t tell from and this means buythe feel or fit. A quick ing more stuff. And Naima Montacer search on Amazon we love our stuff. displays loads of opAccording to Psychology Today, tions at decent prices. in America we spend more Billabong developed money on shoes, jewelry and eco-supreme suede, an enviwatches than we do on higher ronmentally friendly fabric education. More products lead to that is made from recycled more of Earth’s resources being plastic bottles that make up used, but some options are more their “Billabong Eco Boardies” sustainable than others while board shorts. Billabong partalso not having a ridiculous price nered with World Wildlife tag. Here’s a list of some of the Fund to promote the diversion best sustainable summer finds of plastic bottles into a usable to keep your style game on point and wearable fabric. The line while also limiting our impact originated in early 2000s and on the planet. is difficult to find online — Bathing suits are the mustyet, in stores check the tags have item, as we all need one to on Billabong swimsuits as enjoy water adventures this sum- some boast of their recycled mer. EcoSwim by AquaGreen is contents. a swimwear line manufactured Another option in swimin the U.S. with a vision to “rewear and beyond is anything duce our carbon footprint in from the Patagonia brand, the sand.” Materials are sourced which can also be found at locally and made from recycled some local stores including materials such as polyester, water Whole Earth Provisions around bottles and plastic bags or other the Dallas/Fort Worth area. sustainable materials such as Patagonia is known for their
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environmental responsibility going all organic cotton for their sports line in 1996, developing recycled fabrics, opening transparency on their process and donating 1 percent of their sales to support environmental organizations around the world. Women’s bathing suit options boast a “staying put” design encouraging you to be adventurous in your water sports. Maybe kite surfing at Lake Ray Hubbard? After receiving much criticism for poor working conditions and wages for manufacturing workers and environmental ethics, H&M developed a “Conscious Collection.” The collection is H&M’s “promise to bring you more fashion choices that are good for people, the planet and your wallet.” The seven commitments in the collection are very high goals including: Provide fashion for conscious customers; choose and reward responsible partners; be ethical; be climate smart; reduce, reuse, recycle; use natural resources responsibly; and strengthen communities. H&M Conscious Collection may not be reaching all of these standards to their fullest, but the company’s efforts far outweigh several other brands that are taking no action. The Conscious Collection includes summer dresses, tops and bottoms all identified by a green “conscious” label.
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK By Stella Wilder
The coming week will see money matters come to the fore in a way they have not in quite some time -- or, for some individuals, in ways they never have. There is no reason to be fearful of what's coming; the fact that attention must be paid to every penny is neither a good thing nor a bad thing. It's the required decisions that will prove to be good or bad, depending on how and when they are made, and under what mental or emotional conditions. All must remain calm and cool when facing the issues that arise, for emotional responses or knee-jerk reactions can only lead to disaster in the long run, even if they seem to provide immediate solutions. A quick fix isn't in anyone's best interest; taking a rational, honest look at the long term is the only way to come out on top. Certain situations, circumstances and realities, whether temporary or permanent, may necessitate the formation of partnerships that, in the past, would have been thought of as impossible or at least unlikely. This week however, those who have never before gotten along can, indeed, construct a victory for themselves through clever, creative collaboration. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You've been trying to force a square peg into a round hole lately, and that's not going to work out for you as you may hope. (June 7-June 20) – Working with someone to achieve a collaborative victory can
prove satisfying, provided you keep your emotions in check along the way. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You've got more on your plate than you had anticipated, and some of it must be dealt with before any progress can be made. (July 8-July 22) – Focusing on the way things have been done in the past only makes you a slave to outdated methods; it's time to be more innovative! LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Give yourself a little more time than usual to accomplish something routine and you'll have more time later on for surprises. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – It may be time for you to take a crack at something that others have not been able to do. You have a hunch that might just pay off. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You are capable of doing quality work, but you may not be feeling inspired. It's time to talk to a certain someone. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You want to get to the bottom of a situation that arose when someone else started telling you what you should or should not do. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) The cost of something is likely to surprise you, prompting you to look closely at some unlikely alternatives.
(Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – The week begins on a note of high expectation. You can fulfill that expectation if you keep things on an even keel as a storm approaches. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Your personal situation keeps you from seeing someone in the proper light — but only temporarily. Soon you'll know what's going on. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You may find yourself drifting slowly toward a horizon that promises both danger and a handsome payoff. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You may be required to keep up with someone who does things in a very different way — and your methods may have to change as a result. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You have a great deal of confidence in your abilities, but circumstances may make things more difficult than usual. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You can get certain things done in a rapid-fire manner early in the week, but later on those same things take much more time. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You're on the verge of a discovery that could change everything for you. You may have to spend more to make more. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Keep your eye on those in the lead
72. Vistas 74. Clean the deck 75. — d'oeuvres 76. Disdain 77. Crockett's last stand 78. Red Sea peninsula 79. Round gem 80. Anagram for rent 82. Epic of Troy 83. Ventricle neighbor 84. Prunes-to-be 85. Intuit 87. Zappers (2 wds.) 88. Egg portion 89. Hay cubes 91. Object on radar 92. Auto-body woe 93. Horse's ankles 96. Spinach is rich in it 97. Sudden urges 98. Brazilian city (2 wds.) 99. Bohemian 101. Motown 102. Jeep safety device 103. Most uncanny 105. Is taught 106. Psst! 107. Interest amt. 108. Scottish daggers 109. Lorena of the LPGA 110. Give it a — 112. Tall tales 113. Ore analysis 114. Sign in (2 wds.) 115. Dormant 116. Meltdown sites 118. Pair of mules 119. Lascivious glance 120. Fermi split it 123. Born as 125. Md. neighbor 127. PFC superior 129. Ignored a diet
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Consider buying sustainable summer items By Naima Montacer
7. Eye, to Pierre 8. Metro loc. 9. It could easily go up 10. Type of seal (2 wds.) 11. Skunk's trademark 12. Frosty 13. Quit stalling 14. Sentry 15. Budapest's river 16. Vulcan high priestess 17. 1040 agcy. 18. Japan's capital 19. Helps with a heist 20. Uncool ones 31. Indiana Jones quest 33. Yodeler's perch 35. Generators 38. They may be read 39. Wineglass parts 40. Mme.'s daughter 41. Feathered talker 43. Long oar 44. Basin in a church 45. Cheat sheet 46. Mitten wools 47. Of bees 48. Brainy bunch 49. Mountain nymph 50. Order around 52. Reed instruments 53. Burro alternative 54. Fakes out 56. Yields territory 57. Place for a stein 58. Author — Rice 60. Lawbreaker 61. Burmese utterance 62. Notorious pirate 65. Snooped 66. Haze, plus 67. Forest browsers 68. Swipe 70. Indigo plant 71. Break-even amount
The other must-have for the summer is a stylish, sustainable pair of sunglasses to wear every day. Compared to bathing suits and clothes, there are more options in finding a sustainable affordable pair. Frames can be made from sustainably sourced wood, recycled plastic, bamboo and even hemp, while the lenses can be made from recycled materials as well. There are several options online including Zeal Optics, which uses plant-based materials in all its sunglass frames and lenses, and hempeyewear.com which uses the largely ignored sustainable hemp plant fibers to form their frames. You can also find a more affordable option at our local Whole Foods stores, which carries ICU EcoEyeWear. ICU frames are made from bamboo or recycled content and the company utilizes carbon offsets to reduce the impact of manufacturing. Enjoy the start of summer and look good in your new summer wear, but make sure you feel good about the purchases you make as well. 2016 is projected to be the hottest year on record, and every small decision you make can help reduce the impact we have on climate change. Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more on her website enviroadventures.com. Copyright 2016 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. and assess their progress even as you assess your own. Something doesn't seem quite right. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – Comparing yourself to another may only cause frustration and doubt. You must have faith in your instincts and abilities. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You can do something routine in half the time it usually takes, but you must do it at precisely the right moment. (March 6-March 20) – Someone you look up to is likely to give you a vote of confidence. You can accomplish more than expected, albeit in unusual ways. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You may be asked to explain yourself, so be sure that you know just what you have done and why. (April 5-April 19) – The more knowledgeable you are about certain key topics, the more you can impress someone who is in a position to support you when the need arises. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) It's a good time for you to charge ahead and attempt something you have been shying away from for quite some time. The odds are in your favor. (May 6-May 20) – Follow the rules and you are likely to find that your coffers are fuller than expected when all is said and done.
● Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.
● The numbers within the heavily 6-5-16
outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.
● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner. KenKen® is a registered trademark of Nextoy, LLC. ©2016 KenKen Puzzle LLC. All rights reserved. Dist. by Universal Uclick for UFS. www.kenken.com
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By Candy Evans
on none other than John Ames’ house in DeSoto, he being Dallas County’s tax assessor/collector. I have been I cannot help it. a naughty girl. I was just born nosy Yes, I got my tax when it comes to real protests in on estate. Which is why you time — as you should read me online know, May 31 every single day at www. was the deadCandace Evans candysdirt.com! And line for getting subscribe! your paperwork Let me tell you what in to protest I found out: we should all your property taxes in just about every county in Texas. I move to DeSoto. John, who I think is a tergot mine in, faxed and mailed, rific tax appraiser, and who I and then I was so so naughty. will vote for forever, actually got I looked up the tax appraisal candace@candysdirt.com
Photos courtesy of David Griffin & Company
This home is located on 8530 Mediterranean Drive and is listed for $390,000. the appraisal on HIS home lowered. Go to candysdirt.com and read ALL ABOUT IT! Property taxes are up, way up. “Look at Case-Shiller and sales, look at what you have been writing,” Rob Wheelock, our Tax Doctor, said. “Values are up overall, including commercial, which might even get hit heavier than residential.” About the only thing you can do is drool over House Porn. Like this Lake Highlands remodeled post-war with some fantastic open spaces and beautiful finish out. Except for the vintage green bathtub, you won’t believe this is a mid-century modern house! The curb appeal on 8530 Mediterranean Drive is just ridiculous, right? I love those bold address numbers, easily visible from the street. The color scheme — dark gray, bisque and a robin’s egg blue
door — is all very on-trend. You’ll also love the pergola covering the driveway, shielding cars or providing shade for your block party attendees. Inside, it’s all windows and beautiful hardwood floors throughout this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home. There is a large living area, beautifully remodeled kitchen with a spacious eat-in island and an adjoining den with a stellar window grid looking to the front yard. It’s bright, open and has a really harmonious design. Collier, a David Griffin & Company agent, is listing this beauty for $390,000. And this house isn’t small, with more than 1,800 square feet it can easily accommodate a modern family. I love how easily the home flows from space to space too. Let’s talk about that kitchen though. The white cabinets are perfect,
and the quartz counters add some great style with the kind of hard-wearing longevity that families will love. There are plenty of drawers, extra storage and really fantastic glass subway tile on the backsplash. It’s just enough to make you look, but not too much to distract from those beautiful oak hardwood floors. The master suite is a beauty! Check out that cool accent wall, which goes great with that huge contemporary ceiling fan. The recessed lighting is just the right way to add some light to the space without weighing down the fan with a light kit. I love that triptych of windows too, that look out to the backyard. The master bath is also on-trend, with a marble-topped vanity and oversized shower with cool architectural tile. It’s pretty, but I’m lamenting the loss
of space for a tub. Where will they drink their wine? The second bath has a lot going for it too, with tons of dark-grouted subway tile, a huge marble-topped vanity, trendy finishes on the plumbing fixtures and a vintage green tub that adds a pop of color and style, but also hearkens back to the home’s history. What a great touch! The home sits on a large lot and it manages to take full advantage with a sun room and a great covered patio, so just imagine the get-togethers you can have back here. Add a play set and let the kids run wild! Even if the “kids” are 50! 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.
HAMMER AND NAILS
Don’t flush away function in bathroom remodeling By Stephan Sardone
stephan@sardoneconstruction.com
Whole Earth Provision Co. Preston Forest Center • 972-861-5700 5400 East Mockingbird Lane • 214-824-7444
The first thing to do when you’re considering remodeling your bathroom is to break it down into the spaces used in the bathroom by functionality: vanity area, shower, tub and water closet/toilet region. For this post, I’d like to focus on the one that takes us out of our comfort zone: the toilet. The toilet is something that a lot of times is an afterthought. You think, “We’ll just go to the big box store and buy the $100 toilet there and be done with it.” But I would encourage you to put a little more thought into it than that. For our clients, I make sure that the toilets meet a few certain criteria. First, it needs to flush ... the FIRST time. Not 10 flushes later or after you pump it to death with a plunger. The first time. It sounds silly, but a lot of toilets are pretty crummy. Second, it needs to be comfortable. You can buy it at normal height, which can be great for children, or you can buy it at comfort height, which is a little taller and more appropriate for adults. The seat itself needs to be comfortable. I see a lot of seats that are plastic and you kind of sit on them and the seat slides right off, leaving you Photo courtesy of Pintrest sideways on the toilet. Please don’t buy a cheap, Spacing is important in the bathroom. crummy plastic seat; buy a seat that when you put
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Randy Elms, MBA REAltoR® (214) 649-2987 randallelms@yahoo.com
it down and sit on it, it’s going to stay there. Also, good seat probably won’t stain as much — so it’s better for your spray tan. Make sure to consider the seat that doesn’t stain and is easy to clean. You may not have thought of this, but what about a softclose toilet seat? You know, you shouldn’t have to gently put the toilet seat down every time; you should be able to just close it and let it take over from there. Not only is it less noisy, but it is more sanitary. This way, the toilet closes softly in the middle of the night while the baby is sleeping or your spouse is still in bed. Or maybe you just don’t want to hear that slam. Soft-close seats are the way to go. Now, maintenance time. I touched on this a tad earlier, but toilets should be cleaned regularly. When you’re buying a toilet that has a poor design, it might have a lot of nooks and crannies, whether it’s under the seat or around the bowl. These areas may be hard to get to in order to clean. Get a toilet that when you’re looking at it, you realize that it’ll be a one spray-wipe kind of cleaning experience and not a disgusting, drawn-out one. Throw away that toothbrush you may have used before to get into those hard-to-reach crevices and choose something with a more thoughtful design. The toilet itself can look nice. You can even get more technical with it by getting a toilet that salutes you when you walk in and it opens. It may have a light, a bidet, an air dryer and other high-tech amenities. I mean, you can really go nuts with this, but you’ll get into the tens of thousands of dollars price range. I recommend you do what makes you most comfortable, especially if you spend a lot of time in there. I also highly recommend that you put an outlet nearby. Nowadays, it is very common for people to use their iPads, iPhones and other devices while using the restroom, and it’s a drag when it dies. This is a great place to put a charger. As for some other toilet area accessories, I’d add a fan. Not only does this help with air circulation but sometimes the noise adds another layer of privacy. Add some good dimmable lighting and a door for that added privacy benefit in the water closet. Stephan Sardone is owner of Sardone Construction and has been helping people improve their life by remodeling their home around their life.
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DOTTY'S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
Despite change, same quality Komali By Dotty Griffith
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dotty.griffith@yahoo.com When founding chefowner Abraham Salum decided to sell his beloved Komali restaurant, he wanted it in good hands. On their part, life and business partners Emanuel Salinas and John Broady had been looking for a restaurant to nurture. When the three connected, “It was truly a match made in heaven for Emanuel and me,” Broady said. “Even though we had been shopping locations for a brand to create on our own, once we met Abraham and the staff, we realized we were sitting on a treasure. We are keeping some of the staple favorites but also have added several new dishes and made minor interior changes.” Salinas concurs. “Walking into Komali for the first time was like walking into my own restaurant. I mean, with Abraham it was an instant connection.” The timing was perfect as well. Chef Salum said, “I am very lucky that Emanuel and John came along when they did. Komali for me was a one-man show and it had become too much to handle alone. With the sale, I am very happy concentrating on Salum (his restaurant next door) and growing my catering business.” A couple of the mainstays at Komali that did not change include Executive Chef Geovanny “Geo” Arredondo and one of Dallas' best bartenders, LeAnn Berry, a superstar in her own right. Chef Salum likes that the new owners have kept the popular and well-known staff in place. “In an industry where the business usually closes and someone takes over, the fact Emanuel and John bought it, kept it open and hired all the staff was a true blessing! They are slowly making it their own and I am very excited to see what it looks like in the next few years.” Salinas, born in Mexico City and raised in Acapulco, is the restaurant guy of the partnership. Broady, a Dallas
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R. Kelly Dan – Singer Songwriter, R&B Wednesday, June 3, 8 p.m., $80 - $130 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Justin Hayward – Rock Friday, June 3, 8 p.m., $75-$132 Majestic Theatre ............................................. 1925 Elm St. 214-670-3687 ................. dallasculture.org/majestictheatre KXT’s Summer Cut 2016 – Local music, Indie Rock Friday, June 3, 7 p.m., $35 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S. Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony – Classical Fri-Sun, June 3-5, 7:30 p.m./2:30 (Sun), $29-$175 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 .................................................. mydso.com Charley Crockett – Texas Swing, Louisiana Blues, R&B Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m., $11-$20 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.com
Photos by Kevin Marple
Bacon-wrapped Filet Mignon.
Robert Ellis – Singer Songwriter, Country, Rock Sunday, June 5, 8:30 p.m., $18-$26 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org Trampled by Turtles – Bluegrass, Folk Rock Tuesday, June 7, 8 p.m., $24 - $30 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.com Free Organ Recitals – Classical Wednesday, June 8, noon, FREE Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 .................................................. mydso.com
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Dotty Griffith Redfish Mojo De Ajo. native, is a business executive and concentrates on that side of the endeavor. Recently, Salinas hosted a tasting of several dishes on the current Komali menu. Pork belly nachos, brisket flautas, vegetarian empanadas and mahi mahi ceviche all reflected the authentic flavors and commitment to freshness and flavor expected at Komali. If you’re not familiar with Komali, be aware that it is NOT Tex-Mex. It is contemporary Mexican cuisine with some touches that translate easily to local tastes: favorites such as housemade chips and salsa, a Tex-Mex, not a Mexican, obsession. Chunky guacamole is made simply to let the avocado shine. Ceviches are stunning, whether made with mahi mahi or a “mixto” of mahi, prawns and scallops. Cochinita Pibil, braised pork served in banana leaves with
achiote, orange zest, pickled red onions and marble potatoes, still holds a favored spot on the menu. There’s more on the menu that is familiar than new. The changes really are subtle. So are small interior changes: for the good but not too dramatic. Classic New York-style cheese cake gets a Mexican twist made with Mexicanstyle cheese, queso fresco. Hard to choose when dessert options include crepes with cajeta (caramel sauce) and Chocoflan, chocolate cake with a layer of vanilla flan topped with cajeta and pecans. If you didn’t know that Komali has new guidance, you might not be able tell. If you know, be assured that the Komali you knew and loved is still lovable. And getting more so. KOMALI
4152 Cole Ave., Dallas, 75204 214-552-0200 komalirestaurant.com
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Shrimp and Cantaloupe Salad
This is a perfect meal for two or a nice starter for four. It comes together in about 5 minutes, so is a great choice for weekday nights when it’s too hot to turn on the oven. Juice of 2 limes 1/2 cup olive oil 10 ounces baby spinach 1/4 cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced 1 pound cooked and peeled shrimp 1/2 cup shredded coconut Salt Whisk together the lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt. Add the spinach and cantaloupe and toss gently. Divide evenly among plates. Top with shrimp and sprinkle with coconut. Recipe by Sara Newberry
Heartbyrne – Talking Heads Tribute, Rock Friday, June 17, 8 p.m., $19-$30 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.com Selena Gomez – Dance, Pop Saturday, June 18, 7:30 p.m., $36 - $126 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Magic Circle Mime Co. – Classical Music, Mime Artists Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m., $19-$89 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 .................................................. mydso.com Enanitos Verdes y Hombres G – Latin Rock Thursday, June 23, 8 p.m., $50-$90 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Vans Warped Tour – Punk Friday, June 24, 11 a.m., $58-$156 Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................... 1818 1st Ave. 866-820-4553 ........................................ paviliondallas.com Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs – Pop, Broadway, Misc. Friday, June 24, 8 p.m., $45-$75 Winspear Opera House ................................ 2403 Flora St. 214-880-0202 ..................................................... attpac.org Jack’s Throwback – Rock, Tribute bands Saturday, June 25, 5 p.m., $20 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com The Monkees – Rock Tuesday, June 28, 8 p.m., $45-$65 Winspear Opera House ................................ 2403 Flora St. 214-880-0202 ..................................................... attpac.org
Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ........ 214-939-9900 Tyler Rogers Band Americana, Texas Music 7:45 p.m. No Cover The Hazardous Dukes Americana, Blues, Folk 11 p.m. No Cover .............. adairssaloon.com AllGood Café ............ 2934 Main St. ............... 214-742-5362 Garner Sloan Americana, Blues, Roots 8 p.m. Pay What You Can ................... allgoodcafe.com The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Kenny Daniel Band Rock 6 p.m. Free Linny Nance & Network Band R&B, Jazz 9:30 p.m. $5 .......................... balconyclub.com Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 Things of Earth Alternative Rock 8 p.m. $7 ........................ double-wide.com The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Sleazy Mancini Rock 8 p.m. No cover ............................ cs-tf.com Lone Star Roadhouse ... 11277 E. NW Hwy .. 214-341-3538 Half Nelson Classic Rock, Blues 8 p.m. $10 ............. lonestarroadhouse.com Maracas Cocina Mexicana .. 2914 Main St. ... 214-748-7140 Chilo & The High Energy Latin Jazz 8-11 pm No cover ................ maracascm.com Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Dallas Does the Music of Glenn Frey & The Eagles Rock 8 p.m. $10 ............... openingbellcoffee.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 The Roosevelts Rock 9:30 p.m. Free ............................ therustic.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Horace Bray Trio Jazz 10:30 p.m. No cover .......... thetwilitelounge.com
sSunday, unday, June June5 5 The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Jonathan Fisher Trio Jazz 8 p.m. No cover ................ balconyclub.com The Prophet Bar ........... 2548 Elm St. ............ 214-742-3667 Fat by the Gallon Punk, Rock 7:30 p.m. $10 ...................... thedoordallas.com The Free Man ....... 2626 Commerce St. ......... 214-377-9893 John Wasson Jazz 2 p.m. No cover Savoy Swing Band Early Jazz & Swing 7 p.m. No cover Blues Jam Blues 10 p.m. No cover ............ freemandallas.com The Grove ............ 3019 McKinnon St. ............... 214-663-1001 Jessica Grai Singer Songwriter 1-4 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Bach Norwood Jazz 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.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,June June The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Scott Boni Show Jazz 6:30 p.m. Free Liz Mikel’s Entertainer’s Showcase Professional Open Mic 9:30 p.m. Free ....................... balconyclub.com
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The Crown and Harp .. 1914 Greenville Ave. ..214-828-1914 Harper’s Revue Misc 10 p.m. Free .............. thecrownandharp.com
The Rockstar Taste of Chaos Tour w/Dashboard Confessional and Taking Back Sunday – Alternative Rock Friday, July 1, 6:30 p.m., $46 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com
RBC ................. 2617 Commerce St. .............. 469- 487-6149 Outward Bound Mixtape Sessions Experimental 9 p.m. Free .................... rbcdeepellum.com
The Singapore Slingers Celebrate America – Jazz, Ragtime Saturday, July 2, 8:30 p.m., $20-$28 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org Piccolos and Patriots: A Star-Spangled Spectacular – Classical Monday, July 4, $19-$49 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 .................................................. mydso.com Weezer & Panic! At the Disco – Indie Rock Friday, July 15, 7 p.m., $19+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................... 1818 1st Ave. 866-820-4553 ........................................ paviliondallas.com Chrisette Michele – Singer Songwriter, R&B, Soul Friday, July 15, 7:30 p.m., $40 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Weird Al Yankovic – Singer Songwriter, Parody, Comedy Saturday, July 16, 8 p.m., $50-$272 Winspear Opera House ................................ 2403 Flora St. 214-880-0202 ..................................................... attpac.org Shawn Mendes – Singer Songwriter, Pop Wednesday, July 20, 7:30 p.m., $40 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda – Singer Songwriter Saturday, July 23, 8 p.m., $60-$155 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Roky Erickson, Natural Anthem, Moon Waves – Rock Saturday, July 23, 8 p.m., $5 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.com Blink 182, A Day To Remember, All American Rejects – Rock Friday, July 29, 7 p.m., $32+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................... 1818 1st Ave. 866-820-4553 ........................................ paviliondallas.com
Photo by Sara Newberry
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FRiday, June 3
Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ....... 214-939-9900 El Drifte Country, Honky Tonk, Alt. Country 7:45 p.m. No Cover Convoy & The Cattlemen Country, Western 11 p.m. No Cover ...............adairssaloon.com AllGood Café ............ 2934 Main St. ............... 214-742-5362 Bill Kirchen & Redd Volkaert Country 8 p.m. Pay What You Can ................... allgoodcafe.com The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Cheap, Fast & Easy Jazz 6:30 p.m. Free Bobby Falk Group Jazz, Soul 9:30 p.m. $5 .......................... balconyclub.com The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Captain & Camille ‘70s Tribute, Rock, Folk, Pop 8 p.m. No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com Lee Harvey’s .............. 1807 Gould St. ............ 214-428-1555 Whiskey Pants Americana 9 p.m. Free ........................ leeharveys.com Level Gallery ............ 2722 Logan St. ..............626-731-5683 Sarah Ruth and Lily Taylor Experimental, Ambient 7 p.m. Free ........................ leeharveys.com Spinster Records .......... 829 Davis St. .......... 972-598-0814 Dead Mockingbirds, Loafers, Bliss Rock 8 p.m. Free ................ spinsterrecords.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Jeremy Sinclair Quartet Jazz 10 p.m. Free ................. thetwilitelounge.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 Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Funky Knuckles Funk 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com
tTuesday, uesday, June June7 7 The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ..... 214-826-8104 Mick Tinsley Unplugged Acoustic Blues 8:30 p.m. Free ....................... balconyclub.com Buzzbrews Kitchen .... 4334 Lemmon Ave. .... 214-521-4334 Classical Open Mic Classical 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Free ......................... buzzbrews.com Eddie V’s ............ 4023 Oak Lawn Ave. ............. 214-890-1500 Mark Goodwin Trio Jazz 6 p.m. Free ............................... eddiev.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
8 8 WWednesday, ednesday,June June The Dream Cafe ....... 2800 Routh St. #170 ....... 214-954-0486 George Dimitri and Lenny Nancy Jazz, Classics 7 p.m. Free ................... thedreamcafe.com The Green Elephant ........ 5627 Dyer St. ........ 214-265-1338 Dallas Drum Djam Open drum jam 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. $5 ............. greenelephantdallas.com The Free Man .......... 2626 Commerce St. ....... 214-377-9893 Swing Manouche Gypsy Jazz Swing 7 p.m. Free Wes Case Scenario Jazz 10 p.m. Free ................... freemandallas.com Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Nate Currin Singer Songwriter 8 p.m. $10 ............... openingbellcoffee.com Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Skinny Cooks Rock, Funk, Jazz, R&B 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Ben Nichols (of Lucero) Country, Punk, Rock 9 p.m. $15 ...... threelinksdeepellum.com
Thursday,,June 9 9 thuRsday June Chocolate Secrets ... 3926 Oak Lawn Ave. .... 214-252-9801 Ben Garnet Jazz 7:30 p.m. Free ...........mychocolatesecrets.com Dallas Arboretum ...... 8525 Garland Rd. ....... 214-515-6500 The McCartney Project Beatles & McCartney Tribute 7:30 p.m. $10-$27 ............ dallasarboretum.org The Dream Cafe ....... 2800 Routh St. #170 ....... 214-954-0486 Elise Stover and Jel Stewart Pop, Classical, Jazz 7 p.m. Free .................... thedreamcafe.com The Library Bar ....... 3015 Oak Lawn Ave. ..... 214-224-3152 Erik Barnes Classical, Jazz, Piano 7 p.m. Free .......... landmarkrestodallas.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Phil Pritchett Rock, Singer Songwriter 8:30 p.m. Free ............................ therustic.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Valient Thorr, Hammer Fight Metal 9 p.m. $10 ...... threelinksdeepellum.com Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 León Larregui (of Zoé) Latin Indie Rock 8 p.m. $31-$76 ................... treesdallas.com
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MOVIE TRAILER
‘Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping’ stops short of great satire By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood
When it comes to satire, there is a delicate balance between stupid-funny and, well, just stupid. Several times “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” drives right up to that cliff then slams on the brakes. If it wasn’t swerving all over the road prior to that cliff, this would be a mockumentary on par with those from Christopher Guest’s acting troupe. “Popstar” is the brainchild of the Lonely Island comedy trio Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. All three of these junior high pals are credited with writing the screenplay, while Schaffer and Taccone tackle the directing duties. Samberg is then left to carry what happens onscreen, which is 86 minutes comprised of “throw it against the wall and see what sticks” comedy. Samberg is Connor4Real (yes, all one word), a world famous pop star and former front man of the rap trio The Style Boyz. His first album was a multi-platinum success
Photos courtesy of Universal Studios
Andy Samberg co-wrote and stars in "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping." and had several guest appearances with one brilliant song titled “I’m So Humble,” which features Adam Levine. The live performance of this one is particularly fantastic, as seeing two hologram images of Levine grinding on each other is worth the movie ticket price all by itself. However, things go downhill when his lifelong manager Harry (Tim Meadows) tells Connor
that his second album, “Connquest,” has completely bombed. Connor proceeds to go full Bieber and melt down on stage, in public and on social media. This threatens his friendship with Owen (Taccone), the only member of The Style Boyz that still speaks with him, and Connor refuses to mend fences with former bandmate Lawrence (Schaffer), who is now a “farmer” in Colorado.
There are cameos in nearly every scene of “Popstar.” Some have been spoiled in previews, such as Seal’s encounter with a pack of wolves. There are others that are surprising, but one in particular seems like it would have been a foregone conclusion. Most of the cameos work to great effect, and there is one that lasts about three seconds but may get the biggest laugh of the movie.
There are some things that don’t quite make sense, such as Connor’s vapid mentality being able to write something as genius as “Finest Girl (Bin Laden Song).” The song may set records for political incorrectness, but there’s no way someone as flat out dumb as Connor could correlate the assassination of one of history’s most evil humans with how his special lady friend would like him to have sex with her. As expected, the music is a big part of the movie, but it becomes a problem. Once you hear the punchline of each song (usually the chorus), the joke is over. There is some overkill when a song keeps trucking to diminishing laugh returns. There are also a few songs that are simply crude just for crude’s sake, devoid of laughs and near replicas of what passes for real music these days. The parody reaches its zenith in “Popstar” when it moves to footage that barbecues the paparazzi trash of TMZ. This show (led by a brilliant Will Arnett) is almost unbearably funny, with
every person in that office cubicle laughing maniacally while sipping from various cups, mugs and glasses. This is almost a walk in the park for Samberg, who has been mocking Bieber-like stars for years. Samberg hasn’t been as comedically brave prior to this and he quite literally puts much of himself on screen. There is one moment where Samberg delivers punchline after punchline with a fan club member in full view and it’s damn near impossible to imagine how he was able to stay in character. The great news is that “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” avoids all gross out humor and sticks to unflinching parody to get its yuks. The bad news is that a handful of bits fall flatter than Connor’s vocal stylings. At times, Samberg becomes slightly annoying but comedic veterans like Meadows, Maya Rudolph and an exceptionally funny Sarah Silverman keep him mostly on track. If anything, see “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” just to witness the funniest gag ever in a movie that only involves on-screen text.
UNCLE BARKY’S BITES
Former major players weeping in sweeps
By Ed Bark
unclebarky@verizon.net And so begins an especially long, hot summer for the two Ed Bark biggest losers in May’s local newscast ratings “sweeps.” WFAA-TV and CBS11 are in free fall, although the latter station would hit the ground first and hardest where both of them dropped simultaneously and parachute-less from a plane. CBS11’s losses of seasoned chief
meteorologist Larry Mowry to Chicago’s WLSTV and sports anchor Babe Laufenberg to a contract dispute have helped to put the station behind a ratings eight-ball the size of a boulder. And one-time kingpin WFAA won just one of the eight major newscast battles, but by barely a hair over NBC5 at 10 p.m. in total viewers. On the overall scorecard, WFAA ran third at 6 a.m. and at 5, 6 and 10 p.m. among 25-to-54year-olds, the main advertiser target audience for news programming. CBS11 ran last across the board in that key audience demographic. Only
a third place finish at 10 p.m. in total viewers (ahead of Fox4) saved CBS11 from crash-andburn fourth place burials in all eight local news ratings face-offs (total viewers and 25-to-54Photo courtesy of Fox4 year-olds in each of the four time slots). Steve Eagar, whose principle duty is co-anchoring the station's very successful 9 p.m. newscast. That left Fox4 and NBC5 in Garber are facing. buoyant moods. The Peacock swept the 5 and WFAA and CBS11 were the only stations 6 p.m. races in both total viewers and 25-toto lose viewers from year-to-year in all four 54-year-olds. NBC5 also ran second across the major newscast battlegrounds. At 10 p.m., board at both 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. WFAA “led” all four stations with a drop of Fox4 won at 10 p.m. among 25-to-5443,131 total viewers and 26,672 in the 25-toyear-olds for the fourth straight sweeps period 54 demographic. The station’s 6 a.m. prospects while also staying dominant at 6 a.m. It was the also have gotten dimmer, with first-place Fox4 only station to show year-to-year gains in the drawing more than twice as many viewers as early morning in both ratings measurements. WFAA in both ratings measurements. It got even better at 9 p.m., where Fox4’s Still, WFAA can snootily look down on local newscast outdrew competing ABC, CBS CBS11, which in May 2015 ran third at 6 a.m. and NBC network programming in total viewamong 25-to-54-year-olds for the first time in ers, 25-to-54-year-olds and 18-to-49-year-olds the station’s history. But news director Garber (main advertiser target audience for enterthen killed the momentum by bringing in two tainment programming). That’s an immense newcomers, news anchor Russ McCaskey and achievement, and there’s this too. The 9 p.m. traffic anchor Chelsey Davis. The result in the news on Fox4 averaged more total viewers May 2016 sweeps: CBS11 is firmly back on the (181,309) and 25-to-54-year-olds (76,283) than bottom at 6 a.m. after losing 9,600 viewers in any other local newscast at any time of the day the 25-to-54age range. or night, according to Nielsen Media Research. The 6 p.m. results are even worse news Sources at WFAA and CBS11 say that for CBS11. In May 2015, the station logged morale has hit rock bottom and may drill even its only sweeps win by drawing the most total deeper than that. To give “credit” where it’s viewers (161,518) in that time period. A year due, the news directors respectively in charge later, CBS11 has plunged to fourth place with of WFAA and CBS11 are Carolyn Mungo 102,553 total viewers. and Mike Garber. At the other end of the ratThe next big ratings face off isn’t until the ings teeter totter, Fox4’s news boss is Robin November “sweeps.” Management at WFAA Whitmeyer and NBC5 is led by Mark Ginther. and CBS11 can only hope that their stations Here’s just some of what Mungo and bled out in May and now can begin the process of rising from the dead. RANDOM NIBBLE: A very limited number of tickets remain for the Press Club Refreshing drinks are great but of Dallas’ sixth annual North STRONG BACK TEETH are helpful Texas Legends awards. Show to enjoy your favorite BBQ and Ribs! time is Thursday, June 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sixth Floor Museum in downtown Dallas. All 13 honorees have confirmed their attendance. It’s an imposing group. And in alphabetical order, here they are: Norma Adams-Wade, Fil Alvarado, Steve Blow, Sandra Brown, David Finfrock, Randy Galloway, Jeff Guinn, Jo Ann Holt, Sylvia Komatsu, John McCaa, Bob Phillips, Mike Rhyner and David Webb. NBC5 news anchor Kristi artwork by pattihaskins.com Nelson is the host. If you are missing a molar or bicuspid, we can help! Tickets are available via The Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, pressclubdallas.com. Office of Continuing Education is looking for 40 qualified Ed Bark is the former people who are missing back molars and bicuspids to participate in a longstanding TV critic for The special dental implant program at Baylor College of Dentistry. This is Dallas Morning News who has a great way to have a missing tooth replaced! run the TV website unclebarky. com since September 2006. He To see if you qualify for the reduced fee and set up a screening for yourself, a friend or a family member in need, please email: also is a current board member of the Press Club of Dallas. prowbotham@bcd.tamhsc.edu or call 214.828.8238
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AMERICAN – HOMESTYLE Beck’s Prime 5931 Forest Ln. 972-661-8681 Bubba’s Cooks Country 6617 Hillcrest 214-373-6527 Mama’s Daughters’ Diner 2014 Irving Blvd. 214-742-8646 Riverside Grill 940 Riverfront Blvd. 214-748-2700
ASIAN – JAPANESE – SUSHI Blue Sushi Sake Grill 7859 Walnut Hill, #100 972-677-7887 Sushi House 5619 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-2100 Sushi Kyoto II 6429 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-9991 Ten Ramen 1818 Sylvan Ave. 972-803-4400 WaiWai Kitchen – Sushi, Noodles 4315 Lemmon Ave. 214-520-8868 BAKERY – DESSERTS – ICE CREAM Celebrity Café & Bakery 10720 Preston Rd,#1016 214-373-0783 Crème de la Cookie 6025 Royal Ln. 214-363-4766 6706 Snider Plaza 214-265-5572 Einstein Bros. Bagels 3827 Lemmon Ave. 214-526-5221 6011 Royal Ln. 214-265-1435 6109 Berkshire Ln, #A 214-691-2445 Gigi’s Cupcakes 5450 W. Lovers, #130 214-352-2253 Highland Park Soda Fountain 3229 Knox St. 214-521-2126 Marble Slab Creamery 3001 Knox St., #103 214-219-0300 6130 Berkshire Ln. 214-369-5566
Mojo Donuts 6522 Lemmon Ave. 214-357-5154 Mustang Donuts 6601 Hillcrest Ave. 214-363-4878 The Original Cupcakery 2222 McKinney, #230 214-855-0003 Paciugo 3699 McKinney Ave. 214-219-2665 Pokey O’s 3034 Mockingbird 214-987-1200 Top Pot Doughnuts 8611 Hillcrest, #195 469-232-9911 Yummy Donuts 4355 Lovers Ln. 214-520-7680
The Ginger Man - Uptown 2718 Boll St. 214-754-8771 The Idle Rich Pub 2614 McKinney Ave. 214-965-9926 Nickel and Rye 2523 McKinney Ave. 214-389-2120 The Quarter Bar 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0106 Time Out Tavern 5101 W. Lovers Ln. 214-956-9522 Uptown Pub & Grill 3605 McKinney 214-522-5100 Windmill Lounge 5320 Maple Ave. 214-443-7818
BAR-B-Q Aloha Hawaiian Barbecue 5601 Lemmon, A-1 214-521-8868 Big Al’s Smokehouse Barbecue 3125 Inwood Rd. 214-350-9445 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2324 McKinney Ave. 469-248-3149 Katy Trail Ice House 3127 Routh St. 214-468-0600 Peggy Sue Bar-B-Q 6600 Snider Plaza 214-987-9188 Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-352-2752
BREAKFAST AND/OR LUNCH Bailey’s Cafe 2525 Inwood Rd., #123 214-350-9445 Original Pancake House 2900 Lemmon Ave. 214-528-7215 4343 W. NW Hwy,#375 214-351-2012 Two Sisters 3111-C Monticello 214-526-1118
BARS, PUBS & TAVERNS 6th Street Bar / Uptown 3005 Routh St. 214-965-0962 Big Al’s McKinney Ave. Tavern 2907 McKinney Ave. 214-969-1984 British Beverage Co. 2800 Routh St., #115 214-922-8220 The Corner Bar & Grill 4830 McKinney 214-219-8002
BURGERS, DELI & SANDWICHES Blues Burgers 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-750-9100 BGR – The Burger Joint 3001 Knox St., #108 469-941-4471 Burger House 6913 Hillcrest 214-361-0370 Chip’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 4530 W. Lovers Ln. 214-691-2447 East Hampton Sandwich Co. 6912 Snider Plaza 214-363-2888 Gazeebo Burgers 5950 Royal Ln. 214-368-3344 Goff’s Hamburgers 6401 Hillcrest 214-520-9133
Great American Hero 4001 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-2070 Hunky’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 3930 Cedar Springs 214-522-1212 Jake’s Hamburgers 2702 McKinney, #101 214-754-8001 Jersey Mike’s Subs 3001 Knox St. 214-520-7827 5301 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-7611 8411 Preston Rd., #118 214-691-7827 Mooyah Burger 6713 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-987-2666 Potbelly Sandwich Shop 5921 Forest Ln., #100 972-392-7771 Smashburger 4235 W. NW Hwy, #100 972-220-1222 Snuffer’s 8411 Preston Rd, #112 214-265-9911 Subway – SMU area 6935 Hillcrest 214-444-9068 Village Burger – West Village 3699 McKinney 214-443-9998 Wild About Harry’s – Katy Trail Serving up Harry’s mother's recipe of creamy frozen custard in many flavors made daily, award-winning hot dogs & a friendly atmosphere, Harry's has become the place to eat and relax for everyone. Open: 10 am – 10 pm, 7 days a week. www.wildaboutharrys.com 3113 Knox St. 214-520-3113 CHINESE Howard Wang’s China Grill 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-954-9558 4343 N.W. Hwy, #345 214-366-1606
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quality sushi and other dishes at reasonable prices to a loyal, neighborhood clientele. And just as the sushi market in Dallas caught on fire, the unthinkable happened. Oishii burned down on New Year’s Eve 2012. What emerged ten months later was a 3,500 square-foot restaurant with a 20-stool sushi bar, 24 table tops, an expanded bar and a new general manager named Tom Flynn, 39, who came from Avanti Restaurant and Morton’s Steakhouse while being a loyal Oishii customer. From Italian to steak to sushi. “As long as it’s a great place,” Flynn said, “I want to be in the middle of it. “My wife and I came in and sat down at the sushi bar here to get a couple of rolls to take home,” Flynn, a Dallas native, said, “and Thanh came over with
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Royal China 6025 Royal Ln., #201 214-361-1771 Wang’s Chinese Café 6033 Luther Ln. 214-265-1688 COFFEE & SPECIALTIES Drip Coffee Co. 4343 W. Lovers Ln. 214-599-7800 Oak Lawn Coffee 2720 Oak Lawn 214-219-5511 Sip Stir Cafe 3800 McKinney, #180 214-443-9100 Starbucks 2801 Allen St., #180 214-965-9696 3216 Knox St. 214-520-2273 4343 W. NW Hwy. 214-654-0704 Union Coffee Shop 5622 Dyer St. 214-242-9725 ECLECTIC Angela’s Cafe 7979 Inwood Rd. 214-904-8122 Black-Eyed Pea 3857 Cedar Springs 214-521-4580 Bread Winners Café & Bakery 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-4940 5560 W. Lovers, #260 214-351-3339 Buzzbrews 4334 Lemmon Ave. 972-521-4334 Café Brazil 3847 Cedar Springs. 214-461-8762 Café Express 5600 W. Lovers, #109 214-352-2211 Denny’s 2030 Market Ctr. Blvd. 214-749-6215 Dick’s Last Resort 2211 N. Lamar, #100 214-747-0001
a bottle of sake to drink as he is known to do with his regulars. He asked me my job history and then turned to my wife and said, ‘Can I borrow this guy for a second?’ He took me back into the kitchen and then offered me the job. “Sushi is almost on every corner now,” Flynn said. “You’ve got at least six sushi restaurants within a couple of square miles of each other. You’ve got us, Ai in Oak Lawn, Uchi and then upstairs Top Knot, Tei-An, Kenichi, Shinsei and Little Katana.” Not to mention Steel, Yutaka, Teppo, Tei Tei Robata, Sushi Axiom and many others. “It is a lot like steakhouses when they started opening up around 1985. Now you have them everywhere, and people aren’t just eating California rolls anymore.” What has always set Oishii apart is the top quality fish at a fair price served in a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere. “What makes us different, number one, is Thanh
Eden Rest. & Pastries 4416 W. Lovers Ln. 972-267-3336 Henry’s Majestic 4900 McKinney Ave. 469-893-9400 Lucky’s Cafe 3531 Oak Lawn 214-522-3500 The Rustic 3656 Howell St. 214-730-0596 Stoneleigh P 2926 Maple Ave. 214-871-2346 ETHIOPIAN Dallul 2515 Inwood Rd, #117 214-353-0805 FRENCH Rise No 1 Salon de Souffle 5360 W. Lovers, #220 214-366-9900 Toulouse Café & Bar 3314 Knox St. 214-520-8999 Whisk Crepes Café 1888 Sylvan Ave. 469-353-9718 GERMAN Kuby’s Sausage House 6601 Snider Plaza 214-363-2231 GREEK Greek Isles 5934 Royal Ln. 214-234-7662 Little Greek 9665 N. Central Exwy. 214-696-1234 Do you have a favorite area restaurant or bar you want to see listed in this Directory? If so, please call:
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[Nguyen].” Flynn said. “He is always working and working behind the sushi bar, and then lifts his head up and smiles at the customers. These are regular customers that we see on a weekly basis. And it is the quality of our fish and the price that puts us ahead of the pack. We have reasonably priced sushi, but from my personal experience, the quality is better.” Nguyen handles the kitchen and food ordering and Flynn handles the front of the house. “We are a family restaurant,” Flynn said. “We have a good strong family in here, and then we have our extended family which is our guests. People come in their workout clothes. Sometimes they bring their kids. We just want a place where people feel comfortable with their family and friends.” Often facing 45 minutes to one-hour-long waits on weekends doesn’t seem to bother the Oishii faithful. After all, since rising from the ashes, Oishii is on a roll.
In early 1973, I sat across from Ray Nasher, a good friend and client, and a visionary icon in Dallas. He had great success in developing NorthPark Shopping Center and had built a four-story mirror glass building in a huge field across Central Expressway, east of the shopping center. Photo courtesy of Wayne Swearingen As we sat in Nasher’s office on the first floor, we heard a NorthPark Office Center One and Two. “THUMP, THUMP” on the window. We looked out to MIRROR GLASS see a couple of doves walking around dazed. Mirror WAS A NEW glass was a new product, PRODUCT, AND and the local bird populaTHE LOCAL BIRD tion had yet to adjust to this invasion of their habitat. POPULATION HAD Six months before we YET TO ADJUST TO The latter becomes apparent, while a woman saxophonCABARET cont'd from page 1 had started The Swearingen ist plays a mean run, followed by another jam on the THIS INVASION OF Company and Nasher Bradshaw’s baby, she talks herself out of the opporflute. That segment, with talented, versatile performers awarded us with our first THEIR HABITAT. tunity, with her optimistic, albeit unrealistic outlook is memorable, while probably being the least lewd, most Wayne Swearingen leasing assignment. Leasing that everything will be fine. mainstream sequence in the production. The audience had been going slowly and It would be impossible to avoid comparisons belet the musicians know how much they enjoyed it. we needed to build momentum. We promised to connect it with a street over to tween Randy Harrison as the emcee to Joel Gray, who Nothing about “Cabaret” is “suggestive.” It’s inthe shopping center, but it took years to complete that. All of our promotional played the emcee in the film as a vile, crude and licen- your-face crude. Bawdy costumes, lascivious lyrics material touted the amenities just across the freeway. tious little man. Harrison does the part justice — only and lewd behavior set “Cabaret” apart from tradiMy meeting with Nasher was to propose that he build a second tower, and I less offensive than expected. tional American musical theater. It’s no “Oklahoma.” thought I could deliver a tenant for half of the space. We agreed on the plan and Musical director/conductor/pianist Robert But it’s a different angle from which to look at one of I identified my prospect, The Travelers Insurance Company, Dallas Office, headCookman leads a fine Kit Kat Band situated above the darkest times in the world’s history, to remember ed by a former college buddy of mine. They could use up to 80,000 square feet the stage. But a highlight of the two hours is the perit and never let it repeat itself. of space. There was one problem. Travelers was the lender on a new building formance by a group of the musicians, costumed for Upcoming performances are Thursday, June 2, 2 on Stemmons Freeway, developed by J. L. Williams and Honeywell, and there the show, framed by a blinding marquee. It’s curious p.m. and 8 p.m.; Friday, June 3, 8 p.m.; Saturday, June was some pressure on the local Travelers office to move there. My job was to sell whether the musicians are cast members pretending to 4, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 2 p.m. and 7:30 NorthPark to the head of real estate for Travelers — a Mr. Hamilton — who was play their instruments or musicians dressed in costume. p.m. For information and tickets, visit attpac.org. coming to Dallas soon. Figuring I would have one shot, I convinced Nasher to pay for a helicopter tour and I would take it from there. On the big day, we met Hamilton in the field next to NorthPark One. The helicopter pilot was right on time. I had programed him to slowly rise up to about 500 feet, then rotate 360 degrees while I did my pitch … shopping, restaurants, hotels, Preston Hollow, Park Cities, The Village Apartment developments, Lake Highlands, Freeways, Northwest Highway, bus service, everything you want near your new office tower. He looked sold. Then, Hamilton asked if the pilot would fly over to Stemmons Freeway so he could see the building Travelers had financed for Honeywell. I said, “Sure, let’s fly over to that industrial area and show him his building in that industrial park.” Done deal! The next few months were spent designing the eight-story NorthPark Two for Travelers. In early 1974, I flew out of Love Field to Hartford with Nasher to work on securing the financing for the new building. We both had business in New York and then returned to the big, new Dallas/ Fort Worth Regional Airport that had just opened. Nasher went on to develop NorthPark Three and Four, as well as retail, some of which has been removed to make way for the superb, new mixed-use walkable development there on Park Lane at Central Expressway. The original two office buildings are almost hidden away on the north end near Park Lane. I was able to take this picture and remember the doves hitting the glass Personal/Individual • Up to 5 lines for 2 weeks - Only $19 windows. Business • Listings & Display Ads - Call for Rates After completing our NorthPark assignment, we were hired by Honeywell to lease the EMPLOYMENT HEALTH AND FITNESS HOME INSPECTIONS building on Stemmons, which we named 1111 Mockingbird. A completely new strategy was NOW HIRING! WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT, developed to position that project. EXPERIENCED AD SALES increase energy, resolve digestive issues, Wayne Swearingen, CRE, is a principal at PROFESSIONALS or learn how to eat clean? 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Scene Around Town
By Sally Blanton
sallyblanton455@gmail.com
Society Editor
DIFFA Fashion Show
Helping Our Heroes
Design industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Joule Hotel
Foundation’s Kick Off Ocean Prime
Shannon Beal, Clint Bradley
Nancy Rogers, Chuck Steelman
Phyllis Comu, Anne Stodghill
Co-Founder/Chair Travis Wilson, David Thomas, Bethany Peison
Racing for Sight
Retina Foundation of the Southwest Lone Star Park
Dr. David Birch, Dr. Ellen Birch, Kim Callaman, Dr. David Callaman
Kent Perkins, Actress Ruth Buzzi
Auctioneer Phillip Pierceall, Mary Lee Cox, Emcee Scott Murray
Party of Note
Sage Society Dinner
Dinner for Symphony Musicians Perry’s
Bruce Wittrig, DSOL President Melissa Lewis, Daphne Volle
Scott and Darlene Ellison
Master Sergeant Christopher Griffo, Captain Mason Dill, Carl Fite
The Senior Source Brook Hollow Golf Club
President/CEO Cortney Nicolato Tom and Suzy Rhodes, Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Kathy and Larry Helm
Donors and volunteers
Alan and Anne Motsenbocker, Pete Kline
show love and care in Dallas
EVERGREEN LIFE SERVICES
Helping disabled people lead more independent lives by assisting them in their own homes.
By Sally Blanton
sallyblanton455@gmail.com Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.
Q What do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?
A Providing opportunities for individu-
als with disabilities to be included in the community. We believe it is vitally important for individuals with disabilities to be a part of the community, not set a part from the community.
QW hat is your mission or highest purpose?
A E vergreen serves, provides for and
champions individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Evergreen currently serves more than 1,400 individuals and their families in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Florida. Evergreen Life Services was founded in 1959 by the Presbyterian Church in Evergreen, La.
Q H ow many clients are served each year?
A I n total, we serve approximately 1,400
individuals, and specifically in the North Central Texas area, we serve approximately 200.
QW hat is rewarding about your job?
A Seeing individuals with disabilities reach and learn new potentials every day. We strive to help each person live the most independent and abundant life as possible.
Q H ow has a specific person or family been helped?
A Michael was born with a developmental
disability. He attended public school for more than 15 years, but was never able to learn to read or write. After public school, Michael went to several different organizations and state institutions, but was never able to learn to read or write. Michael came to Evergreen and received one-on-one, individualized care. At age 50, after one year with Evergreen, Michael was able to read and write.
QW hat percentage amount actually reaches those in need? Ninety-four percent of every dollar given to Evergreen directly supports the individuals we serve.
A
Q E xplain the services that are provided.
A Evergreen believes in only providing
services and care for individuals with disabilities in the community. The individuals we serve either live in their own homes or apartments, where Evergreen staff comes in and either helps them a few hours a day or is there 24/7; or six to eight individuals live together in a community home, owned by Evergreen, with Evergreen staff present 24/7. We do have vocational training centers and cultural arts centers where individuals can learn job skills to then get a job in the community or create artwork that is sold to the public. Fifty percent of the artwork sales go to the individual and the other 50 percent goes back into the program.
Q S uppose your nonprofit received a
$20,000 check in the mail today ... where would it immediately be put to good use? The money would be used to further the arts program and other vocational training efforts.
A
QW hat does the future hold for your non-profit?
A The future is bright for Evergreen. We
are 57 years strong and look forward to serving individuals with disabilities and their families for many more to come!
Corey Shadd, vice president of external relations, answered this week's questions.