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Vol. 8, No. 35 • Neighborhood News & Views • Community Calendar • Amusements for All Ages • whiterocklakeweekly.com Communit y News

New pearlers for Posey Artistic director, actor, playwright and theatre visionary Matthew Posey was a victim of aggravated assault, sustaining two gunshot wounds on Monday, Jan. 30. The community is BANDING together to help Posey pay for his extensive dental bills, as one of the gunshots was to his face. Please join the community at Club Dada in Deep Ellum on Sunday, Feb. 18 for live music, a raffle and silent auction. The concert is $10 at the door, with live bands from 12 p.m. to midnight. All proceeds will go to Posey’s dental fund. Please contact info@OchreHouseTheater.org if you would like to donate a raffle item. (Deadline for donations is Friday, Feb. 17.) — The Ochre House Theater

Photo of the Week

Morning clouds welcomed over White Rock

Explore hidden worlds Photos by Travis Day

This beautiful photograph is of the Southern Methodist University women’s rowing team. It was taken on the morning of Feb. 10 by Travis Day, SMU women’s rowing assistant coach. Congratulations, Travis. You just won a $25 gift card to a favorite local restaurant. Submit your own original photo to editor@whiterocklakeweekly.com. You could be our next winner!

Garden growing peace, love and flower power By Juliette Coulter Photo by Treleven Photography

The largest Maya exhibition in the U.S. is open now through Sept. 4 at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Presented in English and Spanish, Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed explores a forgotten world and its hidden secrets. From sophisticated architecture and elaborate cultural rituals to the famous Maya calendar and fascinating hieroglyphs, this exhibition uses modern science to explore a captivating civilization. And in honor of Presidents’ Day weekend, enjoy special learning adventures, extended hours, kids crafts and more. The Perot Museum will stay open until 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Presidents’ Day. Special member-only hours will be offered Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings. For more info and to purchase your tickets online, go to perotmuseum.org. — Taylor McDonnell

Cirque du Soleil ready to open Cirque du Soleil has arrived in the DFW metroplex in preparation for the Feb. 17 opening of “KURIOS — Cabinet of Curiosities.” Written and directed by Michel Laprise, “KURIOS — Cabinet of Photo courtesy of Cirque du Soleil Curiosities” will perform under the blue-and-yellow big top at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie through March 26. Ticket prices range from $35 to $175 and can be purchased online at cirquedusoleil. com/kurios or by calling 1-877-924-7783. — Katie Kutilec

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INSIDE

Letter from the Editor Bubba Flint Education

Mull It Over Candy's Dirt

Community Calendar Scene Around Town

Live Music Guide Restaurant Review Dotty Griffith

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Movie Trailer 'Charlie Brown' Tree

Crossword Puzzle Your Stars This Week Along the Green Trail

Hammer and Nails

Classifieds Restaurant Directory Eddie Bernice Johnson @WRLW

The largest floral festival in the Southwest, Dallas Blooms, returns to the Dallas Arboretum on February 25 and continues through April 9 with the theme Peace, Love and Flower Power. It will showcase an explosion of color with more than 500,000 spring-blooming blossoms and beautiful floral design at every turn. Each unique weekend during Dallas Blooms highlights a different 1960s theme and incorporates headlines, music, TV, fads and fashion from the swinging ’60s. Some of these weekend themes include Vibrations of a Nation “Peace Love Freedom Fest,” a music festival throughout the gardens, “Ed Sullivan Show”Celebrity Weekend starring celebrity impersonators

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including Ed Sullivan, and Fashion Forward Weekend, where guests can create flower wreaths, dress paper dolls, get henna tattoos and see 1960s fashion on display in

the DeGolyer House. Dallas Blooms features 100 varieties of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, pansies, violas, poppies and thousands of other spring-blooming

annuals and perennials. The finale of this spring celebration is the mass flowering of the garden's collection of 3,000 azaleas that bloom during the end of April.

Dallas Women's Foundation

Investing in women makes Texas stronger By Juliette Coulter Although women in Texas have made great strides over the last decades, there is still more that can be done to close the gaps and ensure they reach their full potential, particularly with low-income women. That’s what was reported when Dallas Women’s Foundation (DWF) unveiled findings from its Economic Issues for Women in Texas 2017 report, which highlights the four critical building blocks necessary for women to achieve economic security — education, child care, health insurance and housing. The report examines the economic status of Texas women through a lens of gender, race and ethnicity; looks at policies and practices at the state level; and identifies areas of opportunity where innovation and investment can help women and their

families move from surviving to thriving. In separate events in Dallas and Houston hosted at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) campuses, DWF President and CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson and TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten led panel discussions of the jointly sponsored new research, and discussed steps that can be taken to address the economic challenges outlined in the report. Thompson said, “Of the 14 million females in Texas, 17 percent live in poverty, compared to 14 percent of men and boys. Our goal is that this study will lay out the challenges, solutions and what we’ve accomplished so far in education, child care, health insurance and housing, so that community leaders, officials, nonprofit organizations, businesses and donors will work together to improve economic

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security for Texas women.” She added, “When women are financially secure, families and communities are strong and stable. When women are healthy and well-educated, their strength creates a positive ripple effect for their families and communities. Investing in

women makes for a stronger Texas economy.” Each building block focuses on the most significant key findings and recommendations, but the full report details each area in depth. To see the full report and findings for each building block, visit dallaswomensfdn. org/economicissues.


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Letter from the Editor By Nancy Black

One man's trash

My mother loved garage sales. If we were driving down a street and she saw a yard sale sign, she would immediately turn the car Nancy Black around and stop at the house. She was so obsessed with garage sales that, if my siblings or I saw a sign for one before my mom did, we would try and distract her so she wouldn’t spy the sign, too. My mother would have loved all the new online “garage” sale sites. I bet she would have sat for days scrolling through all the different items: earrings, furniture, even cars. I must admit, I like scrolling through those sites also. It’s fun to look at all the things people are selling. And I am amazed at some of the stuff others are trying to get someone else to pay money for.

I saw one shirt the other day that was so old and tattered I would have cut it up to make cleaning rags. But the person who posted it wanted $5. Five dollars for an old raggedy shirt? Really? Oh, well. I guess it doesn’t hurt to try. The art of bargain hunting online has really exploded. But there are precautions you should take if you do buy something online: • Always meet the seller in a public place • Take a friend with you; there’s safety in numbers • Pay attention to your surroundings; look for warning signs. Most local police departments now have a designated “safe zone” where you can meet someone you’re buying items from. I think that is a great idea. Bargains are great but not if you get beat up trying to buy one. So, shop away. Just be safe and remember: one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

Free passes available to ‘Big Movie’ at Magnolia

By William "Bubba" Flint - Special Contributor

Education

Students gain confidence from Lincoln’s words By Sarah Jayroe

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The 1964 classic “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” starring the late Debbie Reynolds (right) is part of the “Big Movie” film series presented by The Magnolia Theatre at 3699 McKinney Ave. in the West Village on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Curtain times are at 7:30 and 10 p.m. A limited number of free tickets are available on a first come, first served basis at info@katytrailweekly.com. — Ken Freehill

Dallas Academy’s American History students have been studying the American Civil War. High school history teacher Caroline Cooper tasked her students with examining the events leading up to war, the battles waged and the lasting impact the war had on our nation. Throughout their studies, students gained a better understanding of the costs and sacrifices made for freedom. At the end of the unit, students delved into the history and meaning behind one of the most enduring speeches made during the Civil War. Each student was asked to memorize and recite the Gettysburg Address, the speech made famous by President Abraham Lincoln during the dedication of the National Cemetery of Gettysburg on Nov. 19, 1863. Members of Dallas Academy’s junior class did a fantastic job of reciting their speeches but, more importantly, gained an understanding and appreciation of the words spoken by President Lincoln on that great battlefield. In November 1863, President Lincoln was invited to deliver remarks at the official

Feb. 8 – 3:50 a.m. 9200 Block, Skillman St. (75243) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: The suspect displayed a knife and stole the complainant’s property. Feb. 8 – 11:17 a.m. 11300 Block, Joaquin Dr. (75228) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect pointed a handgun at the complainant and fired once. The report did not mention if the bullet struck the complainant. Feb. 8 – 6:33 p.m. 8800 Block, Fair Oaks Crossing (75243) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainant and stole his property. Feb. 9 – 7:49 a.m. 3400 Block, N. Buckner Blvd. (75228) Burglary of a Building: The suspect hid inside the business until it closed, then

stole property. Feb. 9 – 10:33 a.m. 12900 Block, Jupiter Rd. (75238) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: The suspects entered the business and stole money while pointing a knife at the complainants. Feb. 9 – 6:23 p.m. 9600 Block, Walnut St. (75243) Assault: The suspect poked the complainant’s forehead, offending the complainant. Feb. 9 – 8:27 p.m. 11700 Block, Ferguson Rd. (75228) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect shot the complainant in the stomach. The complainant’s condition was not listed. Feb. 10 – 8:48 a.m. 9200 Block, E. R.L. Thornton Frwy. (75228) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect knowingly struck the complainant with a motor vehicle. Feb. 10 – 12:19 p.m. 9700 Block, Shepherd Rd. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a

Competition winners Olivia Eastus, Rory Moore and Jack Huhner.

Feb. 11 – 8:20 a.m. 3000 Block, Leeshire Dr. (75228) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole a cast iron bench from the complainant’s porch.

dedication ceremony for the National that the “government of the people, by the Cemetery. The Battle of Gettysburg had people, for the people” will last forever. The claimed the lives of 23,000 Union soldiers themes of Lincoln’s speech ring just as true and 28,000 Confederates soldiers in the today as they did in 1863. summer of 1863, more than any other batEach Dallas Academy student took tle in American history. The featured speak- a turn climbing up to the podium on the er for the ceremony was the famous orator Donald Hall stage, standing in front of Edward Everett, who spoke for more than their parents, peers and faculty, and recited two hours to the crowd of 15,000 people. Lincoln’s moving words. Dallas Academy Lincoln then rose to the podium to share welcomed Dallas City Councilman from his brief two-minute District 9 Mark Clayton, teacher Maryann speech. In just 273 Dudzinski and Community Bank Manager words, Lincoln was at Mutual of Omaha Cheryl Barns to serve able to convey his as judges during the oration competition. hope for the future The judges and audience members alike of our great nation. were blown away by the caliber of the Lincoln’s address is students’ presentations. In the end, Rory now remembered as Moore won top prize, while Olivia Eastus (75238) one of the most imand Jack Huhner both received honorable Aggravated Robbery of an portant speeches in mentions. Every student did a wonderful Individual: The suspect held history. Lincoln injob presenting the Gettysburg Address for the complainant at gunvoked the principles the audience. Each student gained confipoint and stole his vehicle. of human equality, dence in their public speaking ability and Feb. 13 – 7:44 a.m. freedom and the will always remember President Lincoln’s 3000 Block, Hillglenn Rd. desire to ensure timeless words. (75228) Theft of Auto Accessories: Our Mission An unknown suspect stole We publish White Rock Lake Weekly as a free, family-friendly newspaper. Our goal the complainant’s propis to inform, entertain and help bring together the people in many diverse demographics who live and work in the neighborhoods around White Rock Lake. The erty and left the vehicle on newspaper is placed in local businesses, and other select locations, for free pick-up blocks.

Feb. 11 – 7:44 p.m. 8900 Block, Garland Rd. (75218) Deadly Conduct: An unknown female suspect threatened the complainant with a blade.

Feb. 13 – 5:09 p.m. 12800 Block, Jupiter Rd. (75238) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The complainant’s purse was taken from her unlocked vehicle.

Feb. 11 – 10:45 p.m. 10100 Block, Solta Dr. (75218) Injured Person: The complainant swallowed bug spray and bleach.

Feb. 14 – 9:36 a.m. 9600 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Vol. 8, No. 35 Feb. 8 – 12:35 a.m. 10400 Block, Garland Rd. (75218) Fraud: The arrested person possessed multiple IDs belonging to other people.

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Deadly Weapon: The arrested person stabbed the complainant in the arm with a knife. The complainant was listed in stable condition.

Feb. 12 – 2:20 a.m. 8500 Block, Park Ln. (75231) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect shot the complainant in the abdomen. The complainant was listed in stable condition. Feb. 12 – 3:08 p.m. 11300 Block, Amanda Ln.

Feb. 14 – 9:30 p.m. 10100 Block, LBJ Frwy. (75238) Harassment: The complainant stated the suspect calls and follows her non-stop.

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MULL IT OVER

Spring training has arrived By David Mullen Spring training has arrived. This is the time of year when those beautiful words are recited all around the country, and they have nothing to do with Valentine’s Day. It is simply “pitchers and catchers report,” which they did at Major League Baseball team’s training complexes in Florida and Arizona on Tuesday. For those that love baseball, those words have a harmonic Photo courtesy of ballparkreviews.com quality. Now is the time that local Surprise Stadium in Arizona. fans will flock to Surprise, Ariz. to see the Texas Rangers and and Kansas City Royals, is way out Highway prognosticate on their present and future tal60 through wrecking yards and shaky areas. ent. Spring training is special. The weather is But once there —“Surprise!” — you will warm, the beer is cold and the opinions are find a sparkling clean town devoted to retirhot, especially in evaluating young players. ees. The stadium looks very reminiscent of Where else can you see No. 85 pitch to No. Dr Pepper Park, home of the Frisco Rough 77? Riders, with a lot of white trim, which seems Having visited the “Valley of the Sun” odd to me. A baseball is white. Try the Irish numerous times over the years let me provide Wolfhound Pub in Surprise after the game. a primer on what to expect. First of all, much The original “new” stadium is Scottsdale like many major league cities, the greater Stadium, home of the San Francisco Giants. Phoenix area has replaced rundown old ball It was built on the old site that once housed yards with shiny new monuments to the the Oakland A’s, who now play in Hohokam game. And that means tickets are really exStadium on the Phoenix/Mesa border after pensive, approaching regular season prices. a stint at Phoenix Municipal Stadium that Back in the day, $1 could get you into a remains unoccupied. Scottsdale Stadium park like Sun City to watch the Milwaukee is a must-see and closest to the best places Brewers (they now play at Maryvale Baseball to stay and dine. Giants’ fans hang out bePark) and $2 could get you a can of cold beer. fore and after the game at the Blue Moose You could mingle with the players and get in Scottsdale Mall, a tough place to find but autographs. Today, games are much different. well worth it. Security is at a premium and a ticket behind Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — home plate can be more than $50. And don’t spring home to the Arizona Diamondbacks expect to get a weekend ticket into Sloan and Colorado Rockies — is conveniently loPark, the relatively new home of the world cated on Highway 101 in Scottsdale and one champion Chicago Cubs. Phoenix is full of of the best fields in the Cactus League. Chicago transplants. Tempe Diablo Stadium, where the Los Traffic is a bear in Phoenix, especially Angeles Angels train, is close enough to the during the Cactus League. There are now Arizona State University campus to enjoy the 15 teams sharing 10 stadiums, and they are spots on Mill Avenue or University Drive. spread out. Renting a car is an absolute must, Sun Devil Stadium is right next door. but beware that Arizona drinking and drivNot much to see at Peoria Stadium, ing laws are among the toughest in the U.S., which houses the San Diego Padres and which created a bit of a double standard for Seattle Mariners. It is a no frills park run by me on a trip to Goodyear Park, home to the the municipality. Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians. A 16So no matter where you go, be safe drivoz. beer was $6 and a 12 oz. can of O’Doul’s ing those crowded roads ,and bring plenty non-alcoholic beer was $6.50. That just didn’t of sunscreen. And these days, bring lots of seem fair. money. If you are a baseball fan, you are in Surprise Stadium, shared by the Rangers for the time of your life.

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Foster care youth have an easier transition to successful adulthood through mentoring, grants and educational programs.

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sallyblanton455@gmail.com Each week, White Rock Lake Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.

Q What does it mean to be in foster care?

e U.S. foster care system was designed to A Th

temporarily protect and nurture children whose parents are unable or unwilling to care for them, until those parents become stronger, healthier and in a position to provide a safe, loving home for their children. Sadly, too many children spend years in “the system,” moving from foster home to group home to foster home, and from one school district to another. They may never feel stable or connected, lacking the family and community ties that are so critical to young adults learning to make their own way in the world.

QW hat is your mission or highest purpose?

A Our mission is to help youth transition from foster care to successful adulthood through post-secondary education.

Q H ow many children are served each year?

A Approximately 4,000 are funded and

we speak with at least twice that many to provide information and educational counseling.

Q H ow does your Educational Training Voucher (ETV) program work?

A Eligible students may receive grants of up to

$5,000 per year for up to five years or until their 23rd birthday. ETV funds can be combined with other grants or scholarships to minimize or eliminate the need for student loans.

QW hat percentage amount actually reaches those in need?

A Ninety-nine percent of all donations go to our programs.

QW hat are your critical needs now?

A Usually we need volunteer coaches; how-

ever, since CBS Cares has been airing public service announcements, we have been overwhelmed with requests.

QW hat is required to become a mentor?

A Make a one-year commitment for up to four

students. Communicate a minimum of one time per week via phone, text, Skype, email or social media. Generally, dedicate from one to three hours per week to their student(s).

QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?

A Help foster youth attend and succeed at post secondary programs without incurring too much debt.

QW hat is difficult about your job?

A The youth with whom we work have very hard lives, and helping them is a complex process.

QW hat is rewarding about your job?

A When a student succeeds in any way — a small step forward or graduation.

Q S uppose your nonprofit received a $20,000

check in the mail today … where would it immediately be put to good use? It could be used for care packages, scholarships or general administration, which we always need because only .8 percent of donations go to administration.

A

QW hat does the future hold for your nonprofit?

A We are hoping to continue the work we

have been doing for more than 35 years, ever evolving as times and needs change. Reducing student loan debt and encouraging students to stack credentials are two current priorities. Tina Raheem, Director of Scholarships and Grants, answered this week’s questions.

A Money donations to sponsor scholarships are our biggest need.

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Have a submission for Picture of the Week? Let us know what’s going on in our community: info@whiterocklakeweekly.com

Fri 2/17

Rene Russo, b. 1954 Lou Diamond Phillips, b. 1962 Michael Jordan, b. 1963 Joseph Gordon-Levitt, b. 1981 1897 – Nat’l Org. of Mothers formed – became the PTA. 1959 – 1st weather satellite, Vanguard 2, was launched.

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Sat 2/18

For the Love of the Lake – Shoreline Spruce-Up Toni Morrison, b. 1931 John Travolta, b. 1954 Matt Dillon, b. 1964 Dr. Dre, b. 1965 Molly Ringwald, b. 1968 1885 – Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” published.

Sun 2/19

Stan Kenton, b. 1912 Carson McCullers, b. 1917 Smokey Robinson, b. 1940 Amy Tan, b. 1952 Benicio Del Toro, b. 1967 1846 – Texas state gov’t formally transferred to Austin. 1878 – Thomas Edison patented the gramophone (phonograph).

Mon 2/20

Presidents’ Day Ansel Adams, b. 1902 Robert Altman, b. 1925 Sidney Poitier, b. 1927 Sandy Duncan, b. 1946 Cindy Crawford, b. 1966 1792 – U.S. Post Office established. 1872 – Metropolitan Museum of Art opened in NYC.

Tue 2/21

Andres Segovia, b. 1893 Erma Bombeck, b. 1927 Barbara Jordan, b. 1936 Charlotte Church, b. 1979 Jennifer Love Hewitt, b. 1979 1804 – 1st ever selfpropelled locomotive on rails runs in Wales.

Wed 2/22

George Washington, b. 1732 Frederic Chopin, b. 1810 Julius Erving, b. 1950 Steve Irwin, b. 1962 Drew Barrymore, b. 1975 1860 – Organized baseball’s 1st game played: in San Francisco.

Thu 2/23

W. E. B. DuBois, b. 1868 Peter Fonda, b. 1940 Ed “Too Tall” Jones, b. 1951 Michael Dell, b. 1965 Dakota Fanning, b. 1994 1836 – The siege of the Alamo began. 1896 – Leo Hirshfield introduced the Tootsie Roll.

Fri 2/24

Chester Nimitz, b. 1885 George Harrison, b. 1943 Edward James Olmos, b. 1947 Steve Jobs, b. 1955 Michelle Shocked, b. 1962 1868 – 1st parade to use floats for Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

artandseek.org Sat 2/25

For the Love of the Lake – Shoreline Spruce-Up Larry Gelbart, b. 1928 Faron Young, b. 1932 Bob Schieffer, b. 1937 Tea Leoni, b. 1966 Sean Astin, b. 1971 1836 – Samuel Colt patented his “revolving gun.”

Sun 2/26

Levi Strauss, b. 1829 Fats Domino, b. 1928 Johnny Cash, b. 1932 Erykah Badu, b. 1971 1919 – Grand Canyon in AZ designated a U.S. National Park. 1935 – RADAR 1st demonstrated. 1986 – Corazon Aquino became president of the Philippines.

Feb. 17-19

2400 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202

Wyly Theater – Celebrate Black History Month with Dallas Black Dance Theatre in “Cultural Awareness.” Reminisce to the sounds of Ray Charles and Marvin Gaye and savor new works like Sean J. Smith’s “Interpretations.” 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $32.50-$57.50.

Feb. 17

2520 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-750-1492

Dallas City Performance Hall – Flamenco company Son y Tacon joins The Orchestra of New Spain in “From Cathedral to the Street with Danica Sena Flamenco.” This production weaves flamenco with the five parts of a Mass. 7:30 p.m. $10-$75.

Feb. 18

3858 Oak Lawn Ave. Suite 410 Dallas, 75219 214-522-4575

Mastermind Meditation – The studio hosts an Art of Mindfulness workshop to find a space of flow. In positive psychology, flow is the mental state of full immersion in energized focus, involvement and enjoyment in the process of an activity. 1-3 p.m. $50.

Feb. 18

100 S. Central Expressway Richardson, 75080 972-534-2120

Alamo Drafthouse Richardson – Video Association of Dallas' New German Cinema Showcase presents Wim Wenders’ 1987 film “Wings of Desire,” in which an angel named Damiel becomes human. 4 p.m. $5.

Feb. 20

11445 Garland Rd. Dallas, 75218 972-423-7387

Petmobile Pet Hospital – Join us at the Fiesta Grocery for our Mobile Vaccination Clinic on Tues. from 4-7 p.m. Low Cost Vaccinations/Minor Exams and much more ... for information, check out petmobile.com.

Feb. 21

2520 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-750-1492

Dallas City Performance Hall – The Dallas Chamber Symphony presents the latest installment of its UnSilent Film series: performing a new score to Charlie Chaplin’s first feature film, “The Kid.” 8 p.m. $14.

Feb. 23

2001 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-242-5100

Nasher Sculpture Center – Explore printmaking techniques with artist Adrienne Lichliter in “Let’s Taco ‘Bout Prints,” featuring a night of eating and experimentation. 6 p.m. FREE with admission.

Feb. 24

1926 Skillman St. Dallas, TX 75206 469-202-8646

Excellence ER Lakewood – For American Heart Month, Excellence ER Medical Director Dr. Arie Marancenbaum will speak on cardiovascular disease — how to prevent it, treat it and keep the heart healthy. Complementary Mediterranean lunch. 12:30-2 p.m. FREE!

Feb. 25

1926 Skillman St. Dallas, TX 75206 469-202-8646

Excellence ER Lakewood - Join us for a fun one-mile dog walk event! Excellence ER will donate $1 to MADE in Texas Assistance Dogs for every walker and dog walker attending. Free snacks, prize drawings and a chance to meet service dogs. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE!

SCENE AROUND TOWN

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Society Editor

Mad Hatter’s Tea Contest Categories Revealed Tootsies

Amanda Mayfield Hill, Melissa Lewis, Linda Spina, Sharla Bush, Hon. Chair Amy Warren

Child Care Group Great Adventure Hunt Perot Museum

Nicole Small, Emily Neely Cox

A Writer’s Garden Benefit for Woman’s Garden The Arboretum

Jill Goldberg, Cathy Cothrum, Carol Resnick, Bettina Henness

Park Cities Historical Society Recipient Dallas Heritage Village Office of Price Prichett

Bruce Harbour, Al McClendon, Marla Boone, Liz Farley, Kendall Jennings, Robby Skinner, Melissa Prycer, Paul Willey, Tish Key, Price Pritchett

Children’s Cancer Fund Oscar de la Renta Fur Event Home of Ralph and Cornelia Heins

Nerissa von Helpenstill of Tootsie’s, Producer Jan Strimple, Dustin Holcomb of Tootsie’s

Randy Hopkins, Karen Kerr

Co-Chair Dorothea Meltzer, Melissa Lewis, Co-Chair Alyce Heinrich

Jennifer Arthur, Cornelia Heins, Pamela Moayed

“Little Black Dress” Legal Hospice of Texas Goodson Acura of Dallas

Bela Pjetrovic, Lisa Cooley, Jocelyn White

Gladys Kolenovsky, Peggy Allison, Edward and Wendy Ogelesby, Rena Pederson, Lyda Hill

Venise Staurt, Jo Anne McCullough, Linda Huffines

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Live Music Guide Shows ShowS &andcConcerts oncertS Fri, 2/17 - Thurs, 2/23

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The Pin Show w/ Zhora – Emerging Artists, Indie Pop, Misc. Saturday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $28 The Bomb Factory ............................. 2713 Canton St. 214-932-6501 ..................................... thebombfactory.com

Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ....... 214-939-9900 Stockyard Playboys Country, Western Swing, Rockabilly 7:45 p.m. No Cover Doug Kent Country, Rock 11 p.m. No Cover .............. adairssaloon.com

Shinyribs – Americana, Country, Soul Friday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $20 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org

Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 The Van Sanchez Rock, Punk, Soul 9 p.m. $10 ........................ double-wide.com

Al Di Meola – Jazz, Latin Fusion Saturday., Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $37-$70 The Majestic Theater ...................................... 1925 Elm St. 214-670-3687 ................. dallasculture.org/majestictheatre STRFKR, Psychic Twin – Indie Rock, Electro-Pop Monday, Feb. 20, 8 p.m., $24-$28 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com Sting – Rock, Pop, New Wave, Jazz, Reggae Monday, Feb. 20, 8 p.m., $69+ Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Twenty One Pilots – Alternative Hip Hop, Electropop, Indie Friday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m., $33-$55 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Bon Jovi – Hard Rock, Glam Metal, Pop Rock Thursday, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m., $20+ American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Amos Lee – Singer Songwriter, Soul, Funk Thursday., Feb. 23, 8 p.m., $41-$46 The Majestic Theater ...................................... 1925 Elm St. 214-670-3687 ................. dallasculture.org/majestictheatre Music of 2001: A Space Odyssey– Classical Thurs.-Sun., Feb.. 23-26, 7:30 p.m./2:30 p.m. (Sun.), $19-$104 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com

The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Jared & The Jewelers Indie Rock 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 Lone Star Roadhouse ... 11277 E. NW Hwy .. 214-341-3538 Half Nelson Rock, Blues 8 p.m. $10 ............. lonestarroadhouse.com Maracas Cocina Mexicana .. 2914 Main St. ... 214-748-7140 Live Music Latin Jazz 8 p.m. No cover ................ maracascm.com Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Casey Shock Singer Songwriter 8 p.m. $5 Mitchel Evan Singer Songwriter 9:30 p.m. $10 .............. openingbellcoffee.com Poor David’s Pub ...... 1313 S. Lamar St. ....... 214-565-1297 Damon Johnson Americana, Texicana 8 p.m. $30-$35 ............ poordavidspub.com Spinster Records .......... 829 Davis St. .......... 972-598-0814 John Earle Mainord, Silas Nello, Brothers & Brides Folk 7:30 p.m. Free ................ spinsterrecords.com Stoney’s Wine Lounge ..... 6038 Oram St. ..... 214-953-3067 Rosana Eckert Trio Jazz 10 p.m. Free

February

Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Speedealer Punk, Rock, Metal 9 p.m. $10-$12 .... threelinksdeepellum.com

OCarnivale Mardi Gras Ball – Party Bands, New Orleans Jazz Friday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m., $50-$800 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org

Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Rahim Quazi Indie Rock 10 p.m. Free ................. thetwilitelounge.com

Pepe Aguilar – Ranchero, Mariachi, Pop, Singer Songwriter Friday., Feb. 24, 8 p.m., $45-$95 Music Hall at Fair Park .................................... 909 1st Ave. 214-565-1116 .................................. liveatthemusichall.com Valerie June – Folk, Soul, Blues, Appalachian Monday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m., $20-$29 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com The Lumineers – Folk Rock Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m., $50 - $65 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com

March Rachmaninoff + Rachmaninoff – Classical Thurs./Fri., March. 2-5, 7:30 p.m./2:30 p.m. (Sun.), $29-$279 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com Green Day – Punk Rock, Pop Punk Saturday, March 4, 7:30 p.m., $50 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Maluma – Singer Songwriter, Reggaeton Sunday, March 5, 8 p.m., $61-$125 The Majestic Theater ...................................... 1925 Elm St. 214-670-3687 ................. dallasculture.org/majestictheatre Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn – Banjo, Jazz, Roots, Folk Saturday, March 11, 6:45 p.m. & 9:30, $28-$42 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org Minus the Bear – Indie Rock Tuesday, March 14, 8 p.m., $29 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com Big Sean – Hip Hop, Rap Saturday, March 18, 8 p.m., $50 South Side Ballroom .............................. 1135 S. Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com Duran Duran – English New Wave, Synthpop Tuesday., March 21, 8 p.m., $56-$136 Music Hall at Fair Park .................................... 909 1st Ave. 214-565-1116 .................................. liveatthemusichall.com Turtle Creek Chorale – Pop and Traditional Choral Music Thurs.- Sat., March 23 - 25, 7:30 p.m., $25-$65 Dallas City Performance Hall ...................... 2520 Flora St. 214-671-1450 .................................................. mydso.com SHINee – South Korean Boy Band, Pop, Dance, R&B Friday, March 24, 7:30 p.m., $65 - $215 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Judy Collins – Folk, Singer-Songwriter Saturday, March 25, 8 p.m., $40-$60 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – Swing, Jazz, Rock Thursday, March 30, 8 p.m., $38-$50 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org St. Matthew Passion – Classical Thurs./Sun., March 30-April 2, 7:30 p.m./2:30 p.m., $19-$241 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com

Clubs • R• Restaurants estauRants Clubs Friday, 17 Friday , FFebruary ebruary 17

Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ....... 214-939-9900 Hillbilly Hipsters Rockabilly Trio 7:45 p.m. No Cover The Blondettes Rockabilly, Soul 11 p.m. No Cover.............. adairssaloon.com Barley House ........... 5612 SMU Blvd. ............ 214-824-0306 Forgotten Space Grateful Dead Tribute 8 p.m. $10 ........................ barleyhouse.com

Sunday,, F February 19 19 Sunday ebruary The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Jonathan Fisher Trio Jazz 8:30 p.m. No cover ............... balconyclub.com Club Dada ................ 2720 Elm St. ............... 214-742-3400 Matthew Posey Benefit Concert Local Bands, Multi-Genre 1 p.m. $10 ......................... dadadallas.com Eisemann Center ... 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson, 75082 Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue Classical, Orchestral 3 p.m. $10 ......................... dadadallas.com The Free Man ....... 2626 Commerce St. ......... 214-377-9893 Kay & Kent Ellingson Jazz 2 p.m. No cover Savoy Swing Band Early Jazz & Swing 7 p.m. No cover Blues Jam Blues 10 p.m. No cover ............ freemandallas.com Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Bernardus Indie Rock 7 p.m. $10 Paper Lights Alternative Pop, Rock 12 p.m. $10 .............. openingbellcoffee.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Big Gus & Swampadelic Americana, Swamp Pop, R&B 12:30 p.m. Free Dan Rocha Soul, R&B, Funk, Pop, Jazz, Blues 4 p.m. Free ............................ therustic.com Times Ten Cellars ..... 6324 Prospect Ave. .... 214-824-9463 Joel Pipkin Jazz 4 p.m. No cover ........... timestencellars.com

Monday,, F February 20 20 Monday ebruary The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Liz Mikel’s Entertainer’s Showcase Professional Open Mic 9:30 p.m. Free ....................... balconyclub.com RBC ................. 2617 Commerce St. .............. 469- 487-6149 Outward Bound Mixtape Sessions Experimental 9 p.m. Free .................... rbcdeepellum.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Ryan Berg Singer Songwriter, Blues, Jazz 8:30 p.m. Free ............................ therustic.com San Francisco Rose ... 3024 Greenville Ave. ... 214-826-2020 Open Mic with Aaron Puzey Variety, Open Mic 7-10 p.m. No Cover ......... sanfranciscorose.net

Tuesday,, F February 21 21 tueSday ebruary Buzzbrews Kitchen .... 4334 Lemmon Ave. .... 214-521-4334 Classical Open Mic Classical 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Free ......................... buzzbrews.com The Crown and Harp .. 1914 Greenville Ave. ..214-828-1914 Harper’s Revue Local Music Showcase 10 p.m. Free .............. thecrownandharp.com Sandaga 813 .............. 813 Exposition ............. 972.415.7491 Jazz Jam Jazz 8:30 p.m. $5 - $10 ................ sandaga813.com San Francisco Rose ... 3024 Greenville Ave. ... 214-826-2020 Tin Man Singer Songwriter 8-11 p.m. No Cover ......... sanfranciscorose.net Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Mr. Blue Sky Alt Rock 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 CoLab, Friday’s Foolery Funk, Hip Hop, R&B 9 p.m. Free .......... threelinksdeepellum.com

February 22 22 wWednesday, edneSday, F ebruary 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

Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 Caterpillars Rock, Indie, Alternative 9 p.m. $10 ........................ double-wide.com

The Free Man .......... 2626 Commerce St. ....... 214-377-9893 Blackland River Devils Bluegrass, Backland Stomp 7 p.m. Free HausBone Jazz, New Orleans Style Party Band 10 p.m. Free ................... freemandallas.com

The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 The Vandoliers Americana 8 p.m. No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com

Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Big A$$ Brass Band Funk, Rock, New Orleans 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com

The Free Man .......... 2626 Commerce St. ....... 214-377-9893 Big Gus and Swampadelic Americana, Swamp Pop, R&B 7 p.m. Free Aurora Blue Band Big Band - Swing, Jump Blues, Jazz 10 p.m. Free ................... freemandallas.com

Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Love Bomb Go-Go Indie, Balkan, Funk, Punk 9 p.m. $10-$12 .... threelinksdeepellum.com

Lee Harvey’s .............. 1807 Gould St. ............ 214-428-1555 Hightower Surf, Country, Rock, Cali-Texan 9 p.m. Free ........................ leeharveys.com

Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 Metal Church Metal, Hard Rock 8p.m. $18 .......................... treesdallas.com

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Lone Star Roadhouse ... 11277 E. NW Hwy .. 214-341-3538 Kelly Jack and the Filter Kings Rock, Blues 8 p.m. $10 ............. lonestarroadhouse.com

The Library Bar ....... 3015 Oak Lawn Ave. ..... 214-224-3152 Erik Barnes Classical, Jazz, Piano 7 p.m. Free .......... landmarkrestodallas.com

Stoney’s Wine Lounge ..... 6038 Oram St. ..... 214-953-3067 Jason Bucklin Quartet Jazz 10 p.m. Free

Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Léon Indie Pop 9 p.m. $10-$12 .... threelinksdeepellum.com

Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Matthew and The Arrogant Sea Indie Rock 10 p.m. Free ................. thetwilitelounge.com

Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Michael Brondstetter Alternative Shawn Blomberg 8 p.m. $10 .............. openingbellcoffee.com

Spinster Records .......... 829 Davis St. .......... 972-598-0814 White Rhinos, Kinsley August, Palominos Local Music 7 p.m. Free ................ spinsterrecords.com

Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Friday’s Foolery Soul, Alternative, Pop 10 p.m. Free ...................... sundowndfw.com

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Restaurant Review

Known for pizza, Mellow Mushroom hits town By Sara Newberry I’m surprised it has taken as long as it has for a Mellow Mushroom to pop up in Dallas. The Georgiabased chain has been inching closer and closer, opening in Southlake, Denton, Plano, Rockwall, Frisco… but now there is a location in Dallas proper. It’s located in the former home of Hacienda on Henderson (which will always be Cuquita’s in my heart), and has added yet another pizza option on this stretch of road, joining Fireside, Henderson Tap House, Louie’s, and Pietap. Mellow Mushroom began in Atlanta in 1974, expanding to a second location in 1978. They began franchsing (“friendchising”) in 1982. What each location Photos by Sara Newberry has in common is a decidedly “groovy” atmosphere, Famous pizzas at the Mellow Mushroom. with plenty of tie-dye, murals, and a ridiculous numI ordered the “Carnie” half-pound Pub ber of “psychedelic” references. (Appetizers Burger cooked medium; what I got was are called “Munchies.” One pizza is called well-done. But the toppings saved it: the “The Magical Mystery Tour.” The whole burger is loaded with swiss, caramelized “mushroom” thing.) onions and garlic aioli (as well as the stanI find all of the forced grooviness kind dard lettuce/tomato/pickle), so it was still of annoying, but if I look past that and f lavorful. Roasted potatoes were tasty, but focus on the pizza, it’s, well, slightly above I removed several large pieces of rosemary average. The crust is crisp, and the toppings still attached to their woody stems. are generous, and I appreciate a creative The Spiked Sausage was also a treat, take on an all-too familiar dish. But while with the mildly spicy sausage balanced by some pizzas, like the Holy Shiitake, are the sweet onions and peppers. It’s a much surprisingly tasty, others, like the House better version of a cheesesteak sandwich. Special, leave me wanting more. I would absolutely order it (or the burger) The Holy Shiitake is a white pizza, so again. the crust is topped with olive oil and garSpinach Artichoke Dip was not as inlic rather than tomato sauce. It’s loaded tensely rich as I have had elsewhere; there with shiitake, button and portobello mush- was a healthy ratio of spinach to artichokes, rooms, and caramelized onions and topped and it was just creamy enough. A Capri with two cheeses. If that’s not enough (and Salad was mostly fine — a standard version it could be), it’s also covered with a swirl of of the Italian classic. A salad served alonggarlic aioli and a drizzle of black truff le oil. side was half dressed and half dry. I look It’s intense, and the truff le oil may or may forward to trying it when tomatoes are in not have been present — there is already season. so much going on that it would get lost I don’t know when I’ll be back to anyway. Mellow Mushroom. But I have no doubt The House Special starts with the that it will be a hit on Henderson, if for house red sauce — which I found too sweet no other reason than it’s a family-friendly — and is covered with cheese, pepperoni, choice in a sea of more adult-oriented sausage, ground beef, ham, Applewood options. smoked bacon, mushrooms, black olives, Mellow Mushroom tomatoes, green peppers and onions. Again, 2326 N. Henderson Avenue it’s generous and the crust is great, but that (972) 807-6288 sauce overpowered the other f lavors for me. Sunday to Wednesday: 11 a.m. to midnight What I really enjoyed at Mellow Thursday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Mushroom were the sandwiches I tried.

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Make ricotta, save money By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Homemade ricotta is so easy you may wonder why you’ve ever bothered to buy it. The taste of fresh ricotta is a powerful incentive to DIY. The Nines chef Margaret Alvis uses fresh ricotta on a couple of dishes served at the Deep Ellum “gastro club.” Though primarily a night club, The Nines under Alvis kitchen guidance, offers an ambitious snacks and small plates menu. With ricotta, you can go sweet or savory. Alvis suggests serving it as a dessert with fresh figs and brown sugar or as a salad offering. Top the ricotta with fresh tomatoes, basil and olive oil. Also, you can get creative and dream up your own combinations. In addition to a large saucepan, you will need a candy/deep fry thermometer, large sieve and finemesh cheesecloth The Nines Fresh Ricotta 1 gallon whole milk 2 cups heavy cream plus additional ½ cup if needed 1 tablespoon salt 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice Zest of one lemon Line a large sieve with a layer of cheesecloth and

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The Nines Fresh Ricotta with figs and pomegranate seeds. place it over a large bowl. In a large saucepan Dotty Griffith over medium high heat, combine milk, 2 cups cream and salt until milk comes to a gentle boil and slightly scalds on the bottom of the pot. Pour lemon juice and zest into milk mixture, stirring constantly, allowing curds to form. Be careful to avoid scraping the bottom

of the pan so you won’t pick up any dark scalded milk residue. Remove pot from heat and continue stirring until large curds have formed and whey is milky-translucent. Pour curds and whey mixture through cheesecloth. Allow ricotta to drain at least 2 hours. Your cheese should be smooth and spreadable. For a crumblier cheese, refrigerate and strain overnight. If a smoother cheese is desired, whisk in additional 1/2 cup of cream and adjust seasoning to taste. Refrigerate up to 4 days. Makes 1 quart.


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MOVIE TRAILER

Charlie Day and Ice Cube make ‘Fist Fight’ watchable By Chic DiCiccio The oddest thing about “Fist Fight,” a zany comedy that pits two high school teachers against each other, is that it actually has something to say about the sorry state of public schools in the United States. Of course, this mini-protest occurs after a teacher plants drugs on another teacher, a female guidance counselor openly fantasizes about sex with a student and a principal lets F-bombs fly in front of the student body. The main reason that “Fist Fight” isn’t immediately filed into the comedy garbage bin is the truly fantastic pairing of Charlie Day and Ice Cube. These polar opposites are perfect combatants, and “Fist Fight” gives each of them the opportunity to show how truly comedically skilled they are. The other actors … well … not so much. “Fist Fight” takes place on the last day of school, and the senior class is out in full force to make sure it’s a living hell for the faculty. Day is English teacher Andy Campbell, a bit of a pushover who is worried that his job will be cut while he has a pregnant wife and daughter at home. The students see Andy as an easy target, and

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Ice Cube and Charlie Day star in “Fist Fight.” the pranks against him are relentless. There is one teacher that seniors never prank and he is the no nonsense, off the charts intense Strickland (Ice Cube). This is a man that scowls at students and teachers alike, blaming all of them for the failure of the public school educational system. When one student finally gets up the nerve to prank him, Strickland snaps and smashes the student’s desk with an ax. Andy, forced by Principal Tyler (Dean Norris) to either spill the beans or lose his job, rats out Strickland. An enraged Strickland then tells Andy that at 3 p.m. that day, they

are going to have a fist fight in the school parking lot. From there, “Fist Fight” becomes a series of events in which Andy tries to get out of the fight. He enlists the aid of Coach Crawford (Tracey Morgan, as funny as he’s ever been) and guidance counselor Holly (Jillian Bell, as irritating as she’s always been), who naturally give him terrible advice. There is clearly plenty of influence from first time director Richie Keen, who directed Day in several episodes of “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.” Seemingly, every character is a train wreck, and one of the flaws with “Fist Fight” is that each insane situation tries to outdo the previous one. Some of these sequences completely bomb, but most range from chuckles to uncontrollable laughter. The most inspired moments of “Fist Fight” involve a series of rumors regarding Strickland’s past. Students and faculty alike speculate about what he did before he was a teacher, and these conversations are shown

with hilarious results. This is the first movie that Charlie Day has been in without an ensemble cast that carried it. He is definitely up for it and he stays away (for the most part) from the “Charlie” character that he’s easily identified with from “Sunny.” Even when the material fails him, Day manages to make “Fist Fight” amusing. The real treat is Ice Cube. He’s been the straight man in comedies before (see “Friday”), but his pent up anger leads to some truly brilliant deliveries of one liners that would only work coming from someone like him. There’s no doubt that he’s having a blast in a role that goes a bit against type, yet gives him plenty of room for comedic rage. “Fist Fight” is a mix of snappy dialogue and stupid, failed slapstick. It peaks when Day and Ice Cube go toe-to-toe, whether verbally or during the surprising conclusion. In a movie as unhinged as this, it would have been a cop out if it didn’t actually end in a fist fight.

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ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL Clime change affects planting times By Naïma Jeannette

the year cause plants to reproduce earlier. When warm temWhen will you be peratures shift plant planting this spring? reproduction, this has Many gardeners rely an effect on wildlife on historical data and reproduction. Many the farmer’s almanac organisms’ reproducto plan spring planting. Naïma Jeannette tion relies on the timSeeds can be started inside ing of food availability and transplanted outside after from spring plant growth. Some the threat of the last frost. But, animals will rush to reproduce things are changing and gardenwhen food is plentiful and others are forced to alter schedules ers will not reproduce due to no and adapt to changing climate. energy source or succumb to lack Climate change has changed the of food themselves. The balance growing season across the counof the ecosystem is complicated. try. In the north, gardeners can Another effect of increasenjoy a bit of a longer growing ing temperatures each spring is season but, the warmer weather the difficulty in removing invaeffects crops, soil composition sive plants from our landscapes. and insect populations. In the Friends of White Rock Lake is south, the threat of a late frost initiating a program to remove keeps gardeners from planting exotic invasive plants from our early when temperatures begin to almost extinct blackland prairie warm. Wait too long and crops habitat. Blackland prairie is a will struggle to thrive in the blazgrassland habitat, named after ing dry heat in mid-late summer. its nutrient rich dark soil that Every year is a new test. used to cover much of our DFW The changing climate effects landscape. Urban sprawl has draplant and harvest time for garmatically decreased the amount den edibles but also effects local of blackland prairie habitat but, ecosystems. In many cases, warm there are small pockets still standtemperatures arriving earlier in ing. Boy Scout Hill at White Rock @naimajeannette

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Lake is home to one of the blackland prairie remnants. One of the main projects of the blacklandprairies.org program is to initiate “sweeps” to cut and remove Queen Anne’s lace, a common invasive plant found throughout the prairie. Queen Anne’s lace, also known as wild carrot, is native to Europe and parts of Asia. Queen Anne’s lace, is a threat to native grasslands because it matures faster and grows larger than many native species, outcompeting the natives for resources. This threat is not an easy one to remove. The prairie sweeps require a large group of volunteers lined up arm to arm, walking across the prairie looking for the invasive plant before it has a chance to reproduce. The timing needs to be right. “Technically we shifted 4 degrees into a new planting zone. Last year we had lots of rain, and it (Queen Anne’s Lace) started to come up early” says Susan Gregory, PATH Blackland Prairie Program Education Director. This year is a new year and with warm temperatures and recent rain plant growth may start early again. This spring, Bishop Lynch High School, UTD Sustainability group, Native Plants Society of Texas, North Texas Master

Your Stars this Week by Stella Wilder

The coming week will offer a disproportionate number of opportunities to a very few individuals, while the rest must be satisfied with only a promise of things to come. There is little that anyone can do at this time to ensure that he or she is a member of the former group and not the latter; much depends on seeds sown long ago. Of those who are in the waiting group, the knowledge that it will be a finite period of time may be of some comfort — though it won't make the waiting any easier, as the anticipated improvements will add such depth and richness to their personal affairs that it may seem impossible to progress without them. Still, those who consider themselves less fortunate than others will eventually have a chance at redemption and happiness — perhaps sooner than expected, and in ways never imagined. Matters of policy may come to the fore as those who are most involved in business affairs work to strike workable compromises where only last week there was an insurmountable deadlock. Indeed, only through changes in the status quo can real progress be made — and that will surely require a balanced give-and-take. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) An attempt at courtesy early in the week may be misinterpreted, resulting in an unexpected difficulty that you must overcome. (March 6-March 20) – What you do for another can help you in

a general sense, as your overall outlook will improve. Others are eager to make your acquaintance. ARIES (March 21-April 4) Give yourself a little more leeway than usual, and you may stumble upon something that can be a major long-term benefit. (April 5-April 19) – Work you do on your own can prove far more effective and lasting than what you do as part of a team — though teamwork is still essential. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Quality control is likely to be a major branch of your overall intent, as only you can make things right in the time allowed. (May 6-May 20) – The way you express yourself matters more than the content of your various messages. Still, you must always mean what you say! GEMINI (May 21-June 6) As you take in your surroundings, you'll want to judge the impact they may have on what you are trying to accomplish. (June 7-June 20) – A message to a loved one will go astray, and you will have to scramble to be sure that your intentions are known. Technical redundancy can surely help. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You'll want to be sure that you have more than enough of what you need immediately at your disposal. Don't squander resources!

(July 8-July 22) – You will want to keep the lines of communication open between yourself and a rival, as you soon may be working together! LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You can improve the situation at home by granting a family member a little more autonomy — though you'll want to keep your eyes open. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – What happens early in the week is likely to meet with your approval, but later on your expectations may be dashed in an unusual way. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) A loved one will be able to get more out of you than you had anticipated, and he or she won't have to do anything unusual. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – Your response to someone who has lashed out at you inexplicably can make things better or worse, depending on how you want it all to play out. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) The obvious plays a key role in your week. What you see and hear is likely to mean precisely what you think it means — until it doesn't! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – Give someone a little bit of what you so desperately want, and you'll forge a new kind of partnership that can benefit you both for quite some time. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may think that you're nearing

53. Deafening 55. Make the most of 56. Baffling thing 58. Woods insect 59. Look high and low 61. Watering places 63. Struck out 64. Perfect, at NASA 65. “Jeopardy!” ans. 66. Farming majors 67. Sang heartily 69. Heat and spice wine 70. TV sleuth Peter — 71. Foul callers 74. “Maggie —” (Rod Stewart) 75. Acupressure in Japan 78. Early theologian 81. — — few rounds 82. Wild flower, maybe 83. Morticia's cousin 84. Like a bow string 86. Chou En- — 87. Kind of skier 89. Eccentricity 93. HBO alternative 94. Londoner's spare 95. Columnist — Bombeck 96. NOW and WHO 97. Looking secretly 100. Wings it (hyph.) 102. Veer off-course 103. Nine-headed monster 104. Quilt filler 108. Emperor after Nero 109. Nursery rhymes 110. Late spring flower 111. Prior to 112. One, to Conchita

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113. 'Vette rival (hyph.) 115. Hiss 116. Queen's last letter 117. — Maria 118. AC supply 120. I-70 121. Baseball stat 123. Avg. size 124. Yell insults 125. Battery size 127. Matted wools 129. Archimedes' shout 131. No reason (2 wds.) 136. Calliope's sister 138. Like tweed 142. Socrates' forte 143. Burning issue? 144. Stray calf 145. Toughen up 146. Grounds 147. Left or magnetic — 148. Improve upon 149. Muscle fibers 150. Spills over 151. Loosens, as a grip 152. Not any 153. Overexcited DOWN 1. Say frankly 2. Prom rental 3. Oregon, to Yves 4. Greenish melon 5. Actor Reeves 6. Cash in, as coupons 7. Daphne or Echo 8. Char a steak 9. Zesty dip 10. Shackle 11. Open 12. River nymph

13. Cato's 701 14. Light machine gun 15. Troublesome joints 16. Jot down 17. China/Russia divider 18. — mecum (manual) 19. Fulda feeder 21. Important thing 31. Autobahn autos 33. Earth goddess 35. Pillbox or bowler 37. Legal paper 38. Sarah — Jewett 39. Simon or Diamond 42. You, to Yves 43. Flat-needled tree 45. Thoughtfully 46. Um-hmm (2 wds.) 47. Reduced 49. USN rank 50. Peak discoverer 51. Lots and lots 52. Aurora locale 53. Year-end airs 54. Healthy lunch 57. Figures out 58. El Greco's city 59. Hunkers down 60. Kind of film 62. Hindu god of fire 64. Wings to a zoologist 66. Sugar cane rodent 68. Bulova rivals 69. Plant parasites 71. Gross! 72. Low 73. Femura neighbors 76. Door parts 77. Comes out with 79. Hearing aid? 80. Never, to Wolfgang

82. Aussie marsupial 85. “Puppy Love” singer 88. Tiny drop 90. Allotted 91. Something to beat 92. “Heidi” author 94. Nine-to-fiver's cry 98. Fix a manuscript 99. Must-have 100. Chills and fever 101. Boone, informally 102. Holding a grudge 103. Streetwise 105. Act like grandma 106. Buffalo's lake 107. “— Window” 109. Quarry 111. A.D. coiner 114. Bonny hillside 115. Plop down 116. — in on 119. Herb for kitty 121. Repair a pump 122. Mixes it up 123. Rebellion 124. Perky 126. Yawning gulf 127. Circuit breakers 128. Family car 129. More than willing 130. Potato nosh 131. Triangular sails 132. Mountains between Europe and Asia 133. Just OK (hyph.) 134. Sidewalk — 135. Prima donna's tune 137. Canning tomato 139. Impolite sound 140. Camembert's cousin 141. Two semesters

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Naturalists, and other groups are participating in the prairie restoration program. If you’d like to get your school, class, company or other group involved visit blacklandprairies.org! March 11 is the first day of this restoration effort, but sweeps will need to occur throughout the growing season. Keep your eyes out for future events to support the blackland prairie remnants, such as: April 29 - Music Festival in collaboration with the Friends of the Bath House Cultural Center on the lakeside lawn. May 6 - Native Plants and Prairies Days at White Rock Lake. A fun family friendly event with 30+ exhibitors, talks, a bison, crafts and more! The blacklandprairies.org will host a booth featuring their Polli-Nation Station app (Android only now, Apple/iOs soon). The app serves to collect data on plant species in the local area. The changing climate will bring challenges for gardeners and ecologists alike, but working together and collecting data over time will help guide decisions to conserve our last blackland prairie remnants. Naïma Jeannette is a freelance writer, teacher and conservationist. Email her at naimajeannette@gmail.com or Tweet her @ naimajeannette. Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. the end of the line, but in fact you have miles to go before you sleep — and others eagerly wait for you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Something that seems to appear out of the blue will turn out to be significant for quite some time. It is actually a product of a long evolution. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You seem to think that you have all the answers just because your every move seems to get the job done, but things may change. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – Self-love must win out over self-neglect — though you are not usually prone to such seemingly self-centered thought or behavior. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) Someone has you in his or her sights, and it will take everything you've got to escape any attempts to reel you in. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – Those who gravitate toward you are doing so in spite of themselves, and you must keep this in mind as you begin working for or against them. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Caution is advised, as you are facing certain dangers that you could not possibly have anticipated even a week or two ago. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – A message you recently sent comes back to you unread, so to speak — but does that mean your intent hasn't gotten through loud and clear? You must wait and see.

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It’s one of the most luxurious homes in Highland Park — or Texas — and we’ve got your ticket to tour at the Candace Evans next CandysDirt staff meeting. Whoa, wait, what is a CandysDirt.com Staff Meeting? It’s a great way to show off a listing, that’s what. We gather the staff and help you throw a party to end all parties at your listing, blow up the story and ooh and ahh over the place with all the company watching. It’s a great way to really get lookers inside your home! How do you learn about CandysDirt.com. Staff parties? By reading, and subscribing to the blog! Sitting on almost an acre at 3509 Euclid Ave., this Mediterranean villa is more than 18,000 square feet of sophisticated spaces, with six bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, six half baths, four living rooms, three dining rooms and 11 fireplaces on three stories, built in 2012. On Thursday, Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m., we’ll be there to take in the views and enjoy this private, luxe retreat near Armstrong and Abbott Avenues in one of the toniest parts of Highland Park. Just how exquisite is this villa? How about a wine grotto with tasting room, outdoor putting green, indoor golf simulator, sprawling 10-car garage, and a state-of-the-art gym with a steam and aromatherapy room? And the backyard is positively swoon-worthy, with a Tuscan cabana with a sitting room and private baths, sparkling swimming pool and spa, fountains and a fire pit in the pool. This masterpiece is the work of Fusch Architects, builder John Sebastian of Sebastian Construction Group and Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. It is newly listed by JP Piccinini and Monica Shovlin with JP & Associates Realtors for $18 million. How about a sneak peek before our CandysDirt staff meeting? I’d love to show you this property … There’s nothing timid or shy about this gorgeous Mediterranean villa — its presence is stately and elegant. The walls are a golden Venetian plaster that absolutely glows, and when you walk into the grand entryway, it’s almost like being in a palace. But the remarkable thing is that as you continue into the house, it gets cozy and warm, even with its 18,000 square feet, and you get the sense that this is a place to gather, a place to create memories. A grand staircase anchors the dramatic entryway with decorative wrought iron balusters, Travertine floors, two-story ceilings, grand double doors with leaded glass and space enough for a grand piano. To the left is the formal dining room, with a fireplace, space to seat 10 or 12 people and sweeping views of the front courtyard through an oversized window. Nearby, the formal living room features beamed ceiling, a fireplace and views of the loggia leading out to the spectacular backyard. The kitchen is as remarkable as you would expect, with double-high custom cabinetry, dual sinks, a butler’s pantry, granite countertops, an oversized island with seating, breakfast bar, coffee bar and commercial-grade stainless steel appliances, including dual dishwashers, double ovens, a built-in ice maker, Wolf gas range and Wolf commercial-grade refrigerator. The kitchen is open to the great room, creating a cozy, intimate vibe in this spacious area. There’s room for a dining table, large sectional sofa and beautiful fireplace.

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This home, located 3509 Euclid Ave., is listed with JP & Associates for $18 million. This Mediterranean villa marries Old World feel with state-of-the-art technology. The entire property is integrated with HomeTronics, and every room has an iPad for control. You can sit in a chair and turn on fireplaces, open drapes and blinds, adjust temperatures, turn off lights or lock doors, indoor and out. There’s also whole-house surround sound, controlled from smart devices and the iPads. The six bedrooms impress with handsome details and sumptuous bathrooms. There are dual masters, the first of which features a galley kitchen, large fireplace, chandelier, coffee bar and built-in cabinets. The bathroom has a cedar closet, a walkin closet with custom closet system, jetted tub, and large shower. The second master offers a fireplace, large sitting area and coffee bar. There are “his” and “hers” bathrooms with every luxury, including walk-in closets, cedar closet, jetted tubs, linen closet, separate vanities, and shower body sprays and steam shower. This Mediterranean villa also offers a stateof-the-art fitness gym with separate steam and aromatherapy room nearby. There’s also a room dedicated as a golf simulator, perfect for practicing your swing. The wine grotto has a seating area and climate-controlled storage for 1,000 bottles. Attached to the home is a separate guest casita, also in a Tuscan style, with one bedroom and one bathroom, as well as a fireplace, multiple seating areas and a kitchenette. In the backyard, there is also a pool house, the perfect space for readying to take a dip in the pool or shower off after and relaxing. Just when you think you’ve been as impressed as you can be by this villa, another amazing space appears. The backyard is simply marvelous, with a covered outdoor kitchen, stone pergola, large swimming pool and spa, multiple seating areas, grassy green space (including a putting green and trails), and a fire pit in the pool. Can you imagine the parties and entertaining this space would afford We’ll find out at the next CandysDirt Staff Meeting, this Thursday, Feb. 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. If you want to see this masterpiece of a house for yourself, send me an email at the address above. CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly real estate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country.

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Mastering the master bedroom By Stephan Sardone

stephan@sardoneconstruction.com When you get home at the end of the day, exhausted and ready to rest and spend time with your spouse, the last thing you want to face is an unpleasant environment. Not only does it take a toll on your attitude throughout the day, but it leaves no room for something to look forward to at the end. You and your partner both deserve better, which brings me to the ultimate escape: the master bedroom. There are a lot of ways to make the master bedroom romantic, warm and honeymoon-worthy, but before you get to the fun stuff, be sure to declutter. Reducing stressors like a crowded night stand or an unorganized closet can do wonders for Stephan Sardone your home life. Whether it’s winter or summertime, a glowing fire can always add some ambience and a homey feel. If, for some reason, your fireplace doesn’t work, a great way to get that same feeling is by placing staggered and differently-sized candles inside the fireplace.

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Make your bedroom into a personal getaway. Light each candle and you’ll see and feel the effect it has on the entire space. You may even prefer this to an actual lit fireplace (wood and gas can be expensive). The fireplace isn’t the only way to add mood lighting. I suggest going dramatic with

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Andrea’s Italian Restaurant Fine Italian dining. All natural, organic chicken & veggies in nicely, newly cooled quiet ambience for relaxed, romantic or fun gatherings. Across from Tom Thumb & Arboretum Village. Open daily: 5–9:30 pm; Fri, Sat 5–10 pm. Specials: Tu: 2 dine for 1: entree only. Wed: BYOW Thu: Group pricing for your family or work events. Catering. www.andreasrestaurant.com 7260 Gaston Ave. ......... 214-823-3100 Brother’s Pizza 10455 N. Central, #104 . 214-368-2821 Campisi’s Egyptian Restaurant 5610 E. Mockingbird ...... 214-827-0355 Cane Rosso 2612 Commerce St. ....... 214-741-1188 7328 Gaston Ave, #100 .. 214-660-3644 Cici’s Pizza 9441 Gus Thomasson ... 214-320-2424 10061 Whitehurst, #101 . 214-343-8077 Cigarz Bona Pizza 7238 Gaston Ave. .......... 214-319-0055 Divino’s Pizza, Pasta and Calzones 4201 Gaston Ave, #104 .. 214-828-1772 Lover’s Pizza & Pasta Grill 9440 Garland Rd, #162 .. 214-321-2223 6434 E. Mockingbird ...... 214-823-2262 Napoli’s Italian Rest. 3600 Gus Thomasson ... 972-613-8300 Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom 5319 E. Mockingbird ...... 214-821-5700 Olivella’s Pizza Napoletana 6465 E. Mockingbird ...... 469-730-2626 Penne Pomodoro 1924 Abrams Rd. ........... 214-826-6075 6815 Snider Plaza .......... 214-373-9911 Picasso’s Pizza & Grill 7215 Skillman ................. 214-553-8100 Pietro’s 5722 Richmond Ave. ..... 214-824-9403 Pizza Getti 3302 N. Buckner, #108 .. 214-320-2195 Pizza Inn 4304 Live Oak ................ 214-826-8855

Hammer cont'd from page 8 a chandelier hung just over the bed or whimsical sconces on either side, just over the nightstands. Sometimes, you can even attach sconces to the headboard itself, depending on the headboard’s structure. I’ve seen a lot of interesting sconces, some of which have patterned slits all throughout, so when they’re lit, they cast an intricate light pattern upon the walls. Lights that look like candles can add an antique/Victorian look, while modern lamps on dimmers keep the room’s lighting clean-lined and under control per mood. In fact, all lighting in the bedroom and even the master bathroom should be on dimmer switches so that you can control the room’s romantic or relaxing vibes. Somewhere near the fireplace should be access to romantic seating. A thick shag rug with blankets and pillows or a luxurious love seat for cuddling will do. Don’t get too crazy with the love seat, though, because no matter what, the bed should undoubtedly be the focal point of the room. For the bed, start with an outstanding headboard, whether you go rustic with a

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Mediterranean Sevan G & G Cafe 2221 Greenville Ave. ..... 214-821-0601 Mexican & Tex-Mex Casa Cavazos 5409 N. Jim Miller Rd. ... 214-388-2292 Desperado’s Mexican Rest. 4818 Greenville Ave. ..... 214-363-1850 E Bar Tex Mex 1901 N. Haskell Ave. ..... 214-824-3227 El Fenix 255 Casa Linda Plaza .... 214-327-6173 9090 Skillman ................ 214-349-3815 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 2706 Elm – Deep Ellum . 214-653-8226 La Calle Doce 1925 Skillman ................ 214-824-9900 La Paloma Taqueria 10118 Garland Rd. ........ 469-941-4629 Las Ranitas 4611 Columbia Ave. ...... 214-887-1444 Maracas Cocina Mexicana Laid back atmosphere, superb Mexico City & Tex-Mex dishes, plus innovative cooking - favorite specialties include Mexican Lasagna. Patio dining. Live music on Fri & Sat nights. Open: Lunch and Dinner every day. www.maracascm.com 2914 Main St. ................ 214-748-7140 Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex - Lakewood 6465 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214-824-1616 Matt’s Rancho Martinez 1904 Skillman St. ........... 214-823-5517 MesoMaya Comida y Copas 4123 Abrams Rd. ........... 469-998-1182

barn-style, wooden backing, or something soothing to the eyes and touch like a thick, upholstered headboard. I’ve even seen some “headboards” simply consist of sheer drapes in front of strung, dangling lights, which casts a romantic glow throughout the room and is very DIY-friendly and affordable. I imagine these headboard lights would always be left on while at home, almost taking on the function of an everyday lamp. Canopy the bed in drapery, not only for romance but for an added layer of privacy. There are tons of patterns and methods by which you can get that dramatic, drapery effect; just check Pinterest. Depending on the bed structure you have, you could crisscross the drapes on each end, drape sheers at each corner to hang straight down, or have a flat, light layer of fabric straight across the top and over the sides. The last choice reminds me of a romantic fort hideaway. Taking the drama a step further, I’ve seen some canopies made of fringe or tassels, which adds some edge. Speaking of drapery and privacy ... if you have large windows or a balcony door with a nice view, cover them in similar,

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Mexicali Rest. 11277 E. NW Hwy. ........ 214-341-9405 Mexico Lindo 7515 E. Grand ............... 214-319-9776 Mi Pueblito – Casa View 2222 Gus Thomasson .. 214-328-9282 Resident Taqueria 9661 Audelia Rd, #112 .. 214-587-8173 Rosi’s Ferguson Cafe 9888 Ferguson, #219 .... 214-320-9143 Rusty Taco 4802 Greenville Ave. ..... 214-613-0508 Taco Joint 6434 E. Mockingbird ... 214-821-TACO 911 N. Peak St. ........... 214-826-TACO Tacos Las Banqueta 7233 Gaston Ave. ......... 214-324-4445 Zuzu’s Mexican Food 4140 Abrams Rd. .......... 972-638-7468

romantic drapes. For those warm, breezy nights, keep the windows and doors open so the curtains glide on the wind in and out of the room. Extra touches for the space would be fresh flowers in clear vases, accent walls painted in light, airy colors and a floor-to-ceiling mirror set in the corner of the room. The master bathroom is not excluded here. If you have a nice, large tub, do not hesitate to treat it like a canopy bed and add drapery and glowing lights all around. Nobody wants a harsh, fluorescent light on them while they’re taking a bubble bath or getting ready in the morning. If you’re not looking for a full remodel, some of these ideas can be applied on smaller scales. Candles, drapery, lighting — it can all be put together more quickly and affordably and will still have a great effect on the room. Relationships need nurturing no matter what holiday it is, and so does the home, so treat yourselves to a remodel that’ll keep on giving, from the start of your hectic day to its end. 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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This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants. The other half – American-Homestyle thru Deli – will be in next week’s WHITE ROCK LAKE WEEKLY. See the full list at our website: whiterocklakeweekly.com

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The JoinT… The ChiropraCTiC plaCe

Our mission is to improve quality of life through routine and affordable chiropractic care. Chiropractic is more than just a solution for back pain, it’s key to a healthy lifestyle. We make regular chiropractic care an affordable and accessible part of your everyday routine. In a friendly setting. No appointments. No insurance required Mon.-Fri.: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. … Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 9440 Garland Rd., #166, 75218 www.thejoint.com/texas/dallas/casa-linda

ToM BarreTT opTiCal

Prescription eyewear & sunglasses since 1981! Tom Barrett Optical has been providing outstanding eyewear for more than 30 years. The latest designer frames plus classics of yesterday make Tom Barrett Optical the premier source for eyeglasses in the Metroplex. Our knowledgeable staff will help you create that “just right look,” with the finest quality products. From specialty eyewear for sports, sophisticated sunglasses for the convertible to stylish frames for everyday wear, Tom Barrett Optical should be your next destination for style, fashion and the quality in eyewear you’ve come to expect. 5500 Greenville Ave., suite 222 in Old Town Mon-Fri: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sun. & Holidays www.tombarrettoptical.com • 214-368-0170

The SaFe CoMpanY

Safes for guns, home and office … since 1989. Home Safes: Hollon and American Security. Gun Safes: Champion, American Security,Superior and Graffunder Used TL15 and TL30 High Security Safes. Expert delivery & installation. Visit our Large Showroom at: 614 Easy St., Garland 75042 • (1 block south of Forest Ln.) 972-272-9788 • www.TheSafeCompany.com

UrBan ThriFT

New stuff every day! New sales every week! Unlike most thrift stores, we take everything! Call us for a free pick up. We have clothes, furniture, you name it, we have it! We take donations any day, any time! We support LHUMC, North Highlands Bible Church & The Lake Highlands Highlandettes. 9850 Walnut Hill Ln. Walnut Hill & Audelia, behind Chase Bank Open 7 days a week! facebook.com/UrbanThriftStore to see what we currently have in store! 214-341-1151

February 17 - 23, 2017

2 Shea BaBY BoUTiQUe

Lakewood’s premiere baby and children’s boutique. Diane Shapley-Box, Dallas author and artist, is the creator of the award-winning Apple Bunch Book series that is now available at 2 Shea Baby! This amazing series features Tator, Fred and friends traveling all over the United States teaching your children about friendship, perseverance, healthy competition and honesty. You will love reading this book to your kids night after night. Our book with stuffed animal are $28.50, book alone $20. Mention this ad and receive 20% off your Apple Bunch Books purchase. 2 Shea Baby is located between the Lakewood Post Office and the Bank of America building. Like us on Facebook and see our daily designer spotlights. 6224 La Vista Drive, Dallas 75214 Tues-Fri: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Facebook.com/2sheababyboutique • 469-914-6769

hiGhlanD parK CaFeTeria Chef-prepared high quality ingredients In house bakery - Private meeting rooms Called “America’s Cafeteria” by The New York Times. Dallasites have flocked here for authentic home cooking since 1925. Famous for desserts, fresh delicious entrées, and live entertainment at every meal. Private meeting rooms available. Open every day 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Casa Linda Plaza 1200 N Buckner at Garland Rd highlandparkcafeteria.com 214-324-5000

SerGio’S JeWelrY

CiTY VieW anTiQUe Mall

“Cottage to Castle – Serving Dallas for 25 years.” Photo depicts one of a pair of French inspired heart shape chairs, updated with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan, and fresh fabric. Try a new look with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan®. We carry a full line of the popular English paint developed by the designer along with everything you need to complete a project. Come browse our vast selection of European and American antiques, art, accessories, jewelry and collectibles offered by 65 of Dallas’ “best dealers.” 6830 Walling Lane - off Skillman @ Abrams, behind “Jakes” 214.752.3071 • www.cityviewantiques.com Open Daily • Follow us on Facebook, Instagram Authorized Stockist of Annie Sloan® Chalk Paint®

Joe o’S CleanerS Great services and great prices! The true environmentally friendly dry cleaners. Serving Dallas since 1986. 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suit 400 (Next to 7-11) Hours: Mon.- Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Same day service and drive-thru service everyday.

MY oFFiCe

Lake Highlands’ one-stop shop for all your office, home, school & mailing needs. A trip to Market always results in some great new ideas for My Office. Come in and see what we found! We have also installed another printer and workstation for customer use. Come in and check it out. Whenever you need to mail, ship, copy or shop for home, office or school needs, step into my office ... you’ll always find something you want. We’re more than just your shipping store! Mon-Fri: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 9660 Audelia Rd, #123, 75238 www.myofficelh.com • 214-221-0011

Sergio’s is a full service neighborhood jewelry store. Amethyst is the birthstone for February The February born shall find, Sincerity and peace of mind, Freedom from passion and from care, If they, the amethyst will wear. We appraise jewelry and coins. Our specialty is Custom Designs – we use CAD software and a 3-D wax printer. We use a Laser welder for repairs on antiques, eyeglasses and other delicate items. All jewelry repair is done on site. We replace batteries and repair watches. While-you-wait repair service is available. Tue-Fri: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 170 Casa Linda Plaza SW corner of Buckner Blvd. at Garland Rd. 75218 info@sergiosjewelry.com Call ... 214-320-2007, Text ... 469-999-3338

CoBBleSTone Shoe hoSpiTal

Serving Dallas and the White Rock area for more than 25 years! Across from Mockingbird Station near SMU. SHOE AND BOOT REPAIR! We repair belts, purses and luggage, too! Hours Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 5340 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 75206 214-824-7463

aiDS For reCoVerY

The largest medical equipment showroom in Dallas. Celebrating our 35th year serving the White Rock Lake area since 1982. Sales, Rentals and Repairs • Bath safety items • Hospital beds & accessories • Seat-lift chairs • Support stockings • Walkers & accessories • Wheelchairs & accessories • Wheelchair repairs • Seat Lift Chairs • Much more! Delivery available 10% OFF Mobility Products through February Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2425 Gus Thomasson Road – in Casa View S.C. 214-328-0677 • afrmed.com


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