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MOTHER’SWEEKLY DAY Unlike last year, dining options aplenty DART Collin Chon won “Best of Show” at 2021 DART Student By David Mullen Art Contest. Chon is a fifth-grade student at Greenhill [email protected] School in Addison. His artwork is based on this year’s theme "Everyday Heroes Ride DART" and was selected As COVID-19 restric- from 688 entries from students in kindergarten through tions are reduced this May, 12th grade. The winning artwork will be seen at DART rail many area restaurants and stations, buses and inside trains and will be on display at retailers are planning on big the Dallas Museum of Art and Love Field Airport. All win- doings for Sunday, May 9. ner can be found at dart.org. – Gordon Shattles For establishments that have been trying to overcome more than a year of set- Series opens full of 'Wunder' backs, Mother's Day is a bit of a rebirth. The 19 walkable blocks Just don't mention "re- of the Harwood District birth" to your mother or the opened the "Wunder Series" mother of your children. with daily events featuring Birth was hard enough the live music performances, first time. But it is easy to revamped happy hour ex- find a number of Mother's periences, a new exhibition Day events in the area. of Samurai art and more. First off is the mother of The series will last into the all Mother’s Day brunches summer months. The Ann and dinners. Al Biernat’s TRULUCK'S & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller at 4217 Oak Lawn Ave. and Filet topped with crab and shrimp is part of Truluck's Mother's Day menu. Museum Samurai Collection HAPPIEST HOUR 5251 Spring Valley Road will at 2501 N. Harwood St. pres- be open for brunch from 10 For reservations, call or sour cream mashed po- Tito's vodka, Cointreau, lime, ents "IRON MEN: The Artistry of Iron in Samurai Armor" a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner 214-922-4848. tatoes and white chocolate cranberry, raspberries and opening to the public at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 1. More from 5 to 9 p.m. At 2222 McKinney raspberry cheesecake. The Cava for $14.50. Open from information at wunderseries.com. – Alison Taylor Located inside of Ave., Morton's The restaurant phone number is 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. the Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Steakhouse offers steak 214-741-2277. Vidorra at 2642 Main Fearing's at 2121 & lobster Oscar for $59 and Truluck's at 2401 St. celebrates Mother's Day Arts exec nominated for award McKinney Ave. offers white chocolate raspberry McKinney Ave. featured weekend with a compli- brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 cheesecake for $12 from 4 to dish is seafood lasagna with mentary tamale for mom The Association of Performing p.m. offering crab cake 9 p.m. For takeout, dinner Maine lobster, blue crab, on Friday, May 7, com- Arts Professionals (APAP) an- Benedict, Maine lob- for two and a bottle of wine shrimp, caramelized onions, plimentary mimosa on nounced Dallas Black Dance ster salad and poached for $179 includes Caesar artichoke hearts, mozzarella, Saturday, May 8 and Sunday Theatre Executive Director Zenetta prawn, chicken fried quail or Morton's salad, filet mi- whipped mascarpone and ri- brunch. S. Drew (left) as a nominee for its on cornbread pudding gnon & lobster tails, choice cotta for $58. Their specialty APAP Awards. APAP will recognize and many other entrees. of creamed spinach, carrots cocktail is the Cosmosa with MOTHER'S DAY cont'd on page 6 the nominees and winners at The APAP Honors, a virtual ceremony APAP on Thursday, May 6 from 3 to 4:30 MULL IT OVER p.m. The event is free. Washington D.C.-based APAP is dedicated to the supporting perform- Former Rangers minor leaguer makes it big ing arts and professionals who work within it. For more information, visit apap365.org. – Ramona Logan By David Mullen [email protected] INSIDE After years of laboring in the Bubba Flint Crossword & Puzzles minor leagues, Alex Smith waited Problem Solved Say Cheese 25 years to finally make it to the big 2 In Memoriam 6 leagues. And he has one of the best Automobility Dine and Drink seats in the house. The former Texas Rangers minor 3 7 league infielder owns Rockerman 'Clean Up Your Room' Sudoku of Texas (rockermanoftexas.com) in Spruce Up for Spring DART Justin. Anyone that has visited the 4 8 Politics state-of-the-art Globe Life Park in Hammer and Nails Community Calendar Arlington has been taken aback by Special Occasions Photo of the Week the juxtaposition located in the mez- 5 9 This Week in History Scene Around Town zanine down the left field line. In front of the Karbach Brewery pavil- ion are a series of Adirondack-style rocking chairs, handmade by Smith's company. Raised in Piqua, Ohio about from 25 miles north of Dayton, ALEX SMITH Smith was an all-state selection as a Alex Smith outside his woodworking workshop. baseball player in Ohio. He dabbled in basketball in high school, but at youngest of three children said, "I As a freshman, Smith — who 6-foot and 180 lbs., he was the ideal was the first in my family to go to went by Mike before adopting his size for a middle infielder. college. I loved Bloomington and middle name Alex years later — "Baseball was my escape," Smith went there knowing no one. They walked through Assembly Hall said. "I didn't grow up with a whole took a chance on me." He graduated at the noted basketball factory lot. But I was an overachiever. Still with a degree in business that would Indiana University. The Wall of am today. I wanted to go to a Big pay off later in life. "I wasn't the best Ten school and play baseball." The student. I was a baseball player." MULL IT OVER cont'd on page 3 YOUR DALLAS LUXURY EXPERTS PAGE 2 KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM APRIL 30 - MAY 6, 2021

NOTES FROM THE EDITOR Wake me when the credits run By David Mullen Mackerel! That's [email protected] a lot of clams! ... TxDOT, a frequent Mark your calendars. The Bassmaster subject of this col- Classic is Friday, June 11 through Sunday, umn, reminds us June 13 on the manmade and middling it is National Work Lake Ray Roberts - not named after the Zone Awareness talented trio of Veronica Lake, Aldo Ray Week. How can and Robin Roberts - in Pilot Point, wher- you not be aware? ever that is. It is actually a state park Work zones are and a tributary of the Trinity River. See, David Mullen all over town. Dallas! Something can actually become When is National of the Trinity River, but not by sitting No Working in Zone Awareness Week? on your bass! A press release hooked me Seriously, there were more than 22,000 with the line "Experience the Passion traffic crashes in Texas work zones last and Tradition of the Super Bowl of Bass year, which is ridiculous. Their “Be Safe. Fishing!" I wonder if the copyright-pro- Drive Smart” campaign reminds drivers tecting NFL knows about the "Super to slow down, pay attention, watch out for William "Bubba" Flint — Special Contributor Bowl" of Bass Fishing? Fifty-four of the road crews, don’t tailgate and allow extra world's best anglers will compete for time. Let me add "don't throw French a purse of more than $1 million. Holy fries at the people standing around," Cousin Itt on the "Addams Family" se- one). While "Madea" star Tyler Perry's "don't let the kids play 'I Spy someone ries. He may have been the first male TV speech accepting the Jean Hersholt working'" and "don't ask the workers if actor with really long hair ... Why can't Humanitarian Award was heartfelt, he TRAIL MIX their yellow vest is available in a 46 tall" Hollywood make a watchable awards couldn't even find a nice dress wear for ... Welcome to the entertainment por- show? If the April 25 Oscars broadcast the event. (I did think of that one). Glenn Katy Trail Weekly wants tion of NOTES FROM THE EDITOR. The were a movie, it would have been called Close was forced into dancing "Da Butt," latest trend in television is to use basic "Misery." Deadline.com said "There's a although she seemed to be a "Natural." to hear from YOU! cable channels, which one is already pay- lot of things the Oscars weren't tonight, Best Actress winner Frances McDormand ing for, to promote streaming services but lackluster thankfully wasn't one of looked like she just woke up and said Every week, we will post a question of with all-new content, which one has to them overall" and "A true Hollywood "Watch every film that's represented here interest to our readers. We would love pay more for. Anyone remember when a reinvigoration." Wait, what? Hollywood tonight" as if the Academy hadn't. I tried to hear your response. Please comment show was on "free TV?" Discovery Plus is reinvigoration? It was Hollywood rigor to see Best Picture nominees "Minari" through our social media platforms. promoting a series called "The Laundry mortis. The Academy Awards are sup- and "The Father" on the weekend of the Guy." Apparently, this guy gets spots out posed to be a tribute to films and stars. Oscars. They were not playing at any This week's question: of clothing. Kind of like what Mr. Clean How about showing some film clips? How theater in Dallas. I could see "Mortal Do you plan on going out to a restau- does for floors. The teasers are "It's more about having some stars other than Brad Kombat" or "Godzilla vs. Kong" every- rant during Mother's Day weekend? about love than laundry" and "Every Pitt? The show was flatter than a short where in town, including my home. And stain has a story." My teasers are "It's stack at Denny's and as star-studded as I wish the producers of the show would Last week's responses: more about content I used to get for free" the counter. There was no entertainment. listen to my simple suggestion to end the Have you or do you plan to vote and "Every remote has an off button" ... No orchestra. They sped through the "In excruciating long speeches. Every nomi- early in the May local elections? One of the most famous character actors Memoriam" tribute like they were trying nee provides a list of people to thank and 50 percent voted YES. from 1960s network television (aka free to win the Oscar for Worst Film Editing. their names are scrolled at the bottom of 50 percent voted NO. TV) and subsequently decades of re- Entertainment Weekly called it "weird." the screen if they win. Then go make your runs — Felix Silla — died recently at 84. USA TODAY called it "As boring as it political statement or tell us why the film FACEBOOK / TWITTER / INSTAGRAM: If you can't place the face, don't worry. could possibly be" and "A train wreck at a is groundbreaking in one minute or less. @katytrailweekly You never saw his face. Silla played train station." (Wish I had thought of that Fade to black.

PROBLEM SOLVED IN MEMORIUM Groupon coupon out of line Ron Chapman January 25, 1936 - April 26, 2021 By Christopher Elliott for applying for [email protected] TSA PreCheck. By David Mullen Chapman came to KLIF ("The At the comple- [email protected] Mighty 1190") in Dallas in 1959 as Diane Luedtke's Groupon for TSA tion of mine, I "Irving Harrigan," and, with Jack PreCheck doesn't work. Can she persuade handed in the Ron Chapman, a local radio icon Woods who called himself "Charlie the company to refund it? voucher and who spent 31 years at KVIL-FM turning Brown," co-hosted the "Charlie and Q: I purchased two Groupon vouch- after the gentle- it into an adult contemporary power- Harrigan Show." In the 1960's, he ers for a TSA PreCheck application fee. I man entered into house, died on hosted a local followed the directions on the voucher, his computer, April 26 of nat- TV afternoon entering one code to register at the TSA it came back as ural causes. He dance show on site. At the end of the registration process, "already used." Christopher Elliott was 85. WFAA called the site asked me to bring a credit card, I was Chapman "Sump'n Else" money order or cashier's check to the air- shocked. I gave was known for that attract- port for payment. him the second voucher and that worked his quick and ed pop stars That did not sound right to me. I successfully. But my husband had to com- humorous barbs Sonny & Cher, scheduled my appointments at my local plete the process and pay by credit card. between pop The Monkees airport. My husband and I made the trip songs and for and Herman's to the airport and completed the process PROBLEM SOLVED cont'd on page 8 on-air conver- Hermits. sations with Later in his team of his career, (75219) suspect caused damage to the KATY TRAIL WEEKLY'S Aggravated Robbery of an complainant’s window. co-workers. He Chapman CRIME WATCH Individual: The suspect stole was never shy worked at oldies property at gunpoint. April 26 – 12:37 a.m. to find unique station KLUV 2900 Block, Lucas Dr. (75219) ways to gain and was the April 23 – 12:32 p.m. April 25 – 1:51 p.m. Burglary of a Habitation: An ratings, such as substitute host 4100 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) unknown suspect forced entry 3900 Block, Fairmount St. broadcasting for the syn- (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown and stole property. Arson: An unknown suspect suspect stole a catalytic con- from a haunt- dicated "Paul set fire to grass. verter from the complainant’s April 26 – 2:49 p.m. ed house, while Harvey News vehicle. 2600 Block, Allen St. (75204) skydiving and and Comment" April 23 – 7:34 p.m. Assault: An unknown sus- asking listeners heard locally on April 25 – 3 p.m. pect verbally threatened the 4800 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. to send in $20 W BA P. (75219) 900 Block, S. Harwood St. complainant. Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An (75201) to the station. In On April unknown suspect stole prop- Burglary of a Building: An April 26 – 6:53 p.m. a few days, more TEXAS RADIO HALL OF FAME 26, the Texas erty from the complainant’s unknown suspect entered the 6500 Block, Victoria Ave. than $200,000 Ron Chapman. Radio Hall of vehicle. location and stole property. (75209) was generated Fame post- Criminal Mischief: An unknown and donated to the Salvation Army. ed the news of Chapman's death on April 24 – 5:54 p.m. April 25 – 7:23 p.m. suspect broke the com- 2800 Block, Carlisle St. 2500 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. plainant’s back fence. Born Ralph Frederick Chapman, he Facebook. “Three-time radio Hall of (75204) (75201) was born in Newton, Mass. and grew up Famer and Dallas radio ICON Ron Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: Assault: An unknown suspect April 26 – 9:18 p.m. in Haverhill, the youngest son of a store Chapman has passed," the post read. The unknown suspects stole punched the complainant, 900 Block, San Jacinto St. owner. Chapman began his radio ca- "His family asks for time to process causing bodily injury. (75202) the complainant’s property reer right out of high school in 1953 and this loss, and thanks you for your kind- from a vehicle. Robbery of an Individual: The April 25 – 7:45 p.m. unknown suspects assault- later worked with Voice of the United ness, understanding and prayers. There April 24 – 7:15 p.m. 4300 Block, Deere St. (75204) ed the complainant and stole Nations Command in Korea, before will be no service, but a public gather- 2700 Block, Throckmorton St. Criminal Mischief: An unknown property. returning to his New England roots, ing of friends and colleagues is being working for WHNC in New Haven, Ct. planned."

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AUTOMOBILITY Sorento Hybrid: 'Buy the numbers' By David Boldt much of the angularity present in cross- [email protected] overs, almost cylindrical, this is more of a traditional two-box profile, vague- As a panelist on the AutoNetwork ly reminiscent of Ford’s midsize Edge. Reports webcast, I’m one of five that in- And running counter to many small and variably discuss EVs, devoting (probably) midsize crossovers, Kia’s design team too much time to an automotive segment budgeted money for glass and supplying that, at the moment, has market share of the driver and passengers with an almost around 2 percent. The EV is the automo- Vista Cruiser’s take on outward visibility. tive industry’s shiny object, and since it’s And all this midsize goodness has a sur- shiny it gets the bulk of our attention, the prise inside. majority of attention by media specific to That surprise is a third row, and if the auto industry, and virtually all of the you and your partner are in parent or automotive reporting by the general news grandparent mode, the flexibility will media. prove invaluable. If you envision carrying Bill Ford could walk Detroit’s five or six people on short trips around Woodward Avenue buck naked and The town or daytrips out of town, then a third ALEX SMITH New York Times would overlook it, but if row with relatively little luggage space The inside of the Rockerman workshop. Elon Musk catches a cold the Times will with that third seat up is all you’ll need. cover it and The Wall Street Journal will Obviously, if you’re a family of six MULL IT OVER cont'd from page 1 He worked in a leadership role at cough. So, it’s up to us — you, me and taking regular road trips your needs are Cintas in Cincinnati and started doing the fencepost — to discuss Kia’s all-new greater. For that Kia builds the larger Fame was covered with paintings of IU real estate and investments on the side. Sorento. Telluride and a minivan. A short visit college basketball legends. The only base- "We cried when we left Texas to go to Kia’s new Sorento is offered in a va- with a mom behind the wheel of a new ball player recognized was first base- Cincinnati," Smith said, who is mar- riety of trims from "hot" to "not" and one Sorento Hybrid confirmed the rightness man Ted Kluszewski, who hit .298 in 15 ried with two college-aged boys. "I was of them is a hybrid. of Kia’s formula, with enough room for major leagues seasons primarily with the doing well at Cintas — big job — when Although several numbers on its spec extra kids, but not so much size as to re- Cincinnati Reds. a recruiter called. I kept turning him sheet are notable (227 horsepower com- quire a lengthened garage. "I had a career at Indiana I never down, because I was too busy. When he bined, along with 258 lb-ft of torque), the Beyond the third row is a credibly thought I would ever have," Smith said. ended up with a senior VP [position] at standout is its EPA-estimated fuel econo- executed interior, with comfortable front "When I arrived at Indiana, those were Williamson-Dickey [Dickies apparel] and my. The Sorrento gets 39 mpg in the city, buckets, a second row of two captain the years of Bobby Knight. And that was it happened to be in Fort Worth, I inter- 35 mpg on the highway and 37 mpg com- chairs and a third row appropriate to the coaching mentality, whether it be viewed, they moved us back and we set- bined. Five years ago, these would be big two (smallish) passengers. Interior plas- swimming or baseball. [Baseball] Coach tled in Southlake." numbers for a midsized hybrid sedan and tics are completely appropriate to the Bob Morgan was so hard on me. I was Dickies was recently sold and as a today they’re the numbers Kia puts up Sorento’s under-$40K price point and going to transfer, but I stuck it out. He senior manager in a privately held com- for what the EPA dubs a small SUV. But I the seats are covered in an almost leath- changed my life. I learned discipline, pany, Smith benefitted. The new company see it as a midsize and if I was wanting to er-like, perforated SynTex. And thank- work ethic, how to be competitive and wanted to move him to Nashville and he combine utility with efficiency in my next fully, Kia retains some degree of intuitive how to bounce back from adversity and declined to stay in DFW. He would carve purchase, I’d regard these numbers as design in controls for infotainment. obstacles. He was tough back then, like his own niche. transformational. As a company, Kia is on a roll. Its Bobby Knight, but you end up learning He continued investing in real estate, The Sorento’s mechanical recipe is large 3-row Telluride has been an abso- from some of the things they built in you." self-storage facilities and owned a suc- straightforward. A 1.6 liter turbocharged lute homerun in both consumer satisfac- Morgan managed at IU for 21 years and cessful RV park in Weatherford. "They four is matched to an electric motor pro- tion and sales, its Stinger 4-door offers a Smith still keeps in touch with him. were all very good to me," Smith said. ducing 60 horsepower and 194 lb-ft of viable alternative to German sport se- Smith was first team Big Ten short- "I would go on corporate outings with torque. When combined with its turbo dans and the company is knocking it out stop as a junior and senior and was an Dickies or family vacations to Rough four cylinder, Kia gives you a combined of the park in its Initial Quality surveys All-American his senior year. He won Creek [Lodge and] Resort in Glen Rose. 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. among mainstream brands. And while the Rotary Smith Award in 1992 as Every room had a balcony and had a Driving the front wheels only through I don’t believe the Sorento will get the the most outstanding college baseball rocker on the balcony. After a long day, a 6-speed automatic, the powertrain is same level of buzz generated by the larger player of the year, an award also won I would sit in that rocker, relax and look seamless in operation, one controlled via Telluride, it represents a new benchmark by major leaguers Jason Varitek, Mark out at the Texas sky." three operating modes: Eco, Smart and in affordable utility and attainable effi- Kotsay, Andy Benes, Ben McDonald, Tim He saw a mark on the chairs that they Sport. And this combo will haul you from ciency. As suggested in the headline, buy Hudson and Mark Prior. He was drafted were made in Cresson near Weatherford, 0-60 in (according to Kia) 7.7 seconds. the numbers. in the fifth round of the 1992 MLB June and spoke to the owners about making The Sorento’s new-found efficiency is David Boldt brings years of experi- Amateur Draft by the Texas Rangers. him some picnic tables. He also raved wrapped in all-new sheet metal. Whereas ence in automotive retail sales and pub- As a professional, Smith would pay about their chairs. "So, he [the owner] the last-gen was organic and, relative to lic relations to his automotive reporting. his dues in A-ball with stops in Gastonia said, 'Do you want to buy the business?' (N.C.), Port Charlotte (Fla.) and High and I said no," Smith said. "I ordered Desert (Calif.). In 1995, he played at Tulsa some more tables a few months later and in Double-A and, now a 26-year-old-util- he asked me to buy the company again." ity player, he would finish his career at Smith found the company was a Triple-A Oklahoma City due to a broken mom-and-pop, had a few workers and no hamate bone exacerbated by Texas adding website. "So I said 'Send me the numbers.' high profile draft picks Benji Gil and Jeff They had a great product, so I wrote a let- Frey. Smith never made it to the "show" ter of intent and bought it." He would go and never even got an invitation to spring to the facility in Cresson on weekends to training. learn how to make the products, eventu- Because of his business acumen, after ally moving the facility closer to home. his playing career he stayed in baseball Part of the Rangers ownership group with the Rangers. Under then GM Doug was familiar with the chairs and sug- Melvin, he would gested that they rise through the would make a ranks of the front unique addi- office and even- tion to the new tually become stadium, not assistant farm knowing that director. the new owner He start- of the company ed working spent 10 years in on his MBA at the Texas orga- KIA Oklahoma and nization. "They The KIA Sorrento. later graduat- called me to ed from UTA. "I place the chair am very proud order," Smith of that," Smith said. " They said. But his didn't know I work load would was involved kdstudio.com I 214.638.0484 not allow him to until I delivered continue his de- the first 30 of manding job with them. LIGHTS • CAMERA the Rangers. "I "It has been stepped out to such a hit. I am a finish my MBA DAVID MULLEN stop on the tour. or risk losing my One of Smith's handcrafted rocking chairs at It's blown up on credits," Smith Globe Life Park in Arlington. me. They were said, "and I such a big hit at couldn't do it while still working with the the World Series, they [Rangers] are sell- Rangers." ing them as seats now. But I saw pictures Smith knew that the game was chang- of kids sitting in the big rockers. I said ing. He saw that baseball experience was that they have to let me make kids rock- not enough and everyone getting hired ers. The game is about the kids." ACTING & FILMMAKING had an advanced degree. "I saw the trend Due to the popularity of his products, early on that the GMs, which is what I Smith just opened a much larger facility. wanted to be, were not just the old base- He still has his handmade furniture and SUMMER CAMPS ball guys. They had law degrees. So, I said is introducing a lower priced, self-as- 'I've got my playing career and my MBA semble line available through major on- FOR AGES 7-17 so I am going back into baseball.'" Smith line retailers. Smith now lists his title on never went back into baseball, at least LinkedIn as "free agent." "l have never directly. been more happy or more motivated in Smith, 51, has no regrets about leav- his life," Smith said. ing the game he loves. "I didn't want to Alex Smith's proudest moment in be defined as just a baseball guy, because sports was being inducted into the IU I was always that. High school. Small Sports Hall of Fame. He earned his place town. Minor leagues. I am a baseball guy. on the wall at Assembly Hall — joining Nothing wrong with that. It's just who I Kluszewski — where he can look up at was. But I have a love for how companies his portrait. Now he can look up at mid- start, for real estate and taking risks. dle level of the left field stands at Globe Trying to build wealth. Things I was Life Park and admire his contribution to VOTED BEST SUMMER CAMP! never taught growing up." Rangers baseball as well. PARK CITIES PEOPLE 2018

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By Candy Evans Park and Coombs Creek, [email protected] you have to keep a keen eye on the house numbers It’s a well-established to find it, which certainly fact that architect Gary helps with privacy. When Cunningham is a genius. you arrive and look up the His entire career hill, you can just has been founded make out three CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL ULTERRE on pushing ideas two-story walls This home at 1322 Kessler Parkway is listed for $2 to the limit, inno- of windows, and million. vative use of mate- yes, you do have to rials, and making draw a breath be- room. Don’t worry. There’s glass house is the perfect us think. That is cause it’s dramatic. an elevator nearby with ac- hideaway for those that more than evident A winding cess to all the floors of this crave cutting-edge archi- in his imaginative Candy Evans staircase or a four- Kessler Park glass house. tecture and the ultimate in Kessler Parkway seat funicular takes The party really gets privacy. glass house. you from the street-level started on the second level, CandysDirt.com is Cunningham designed garage to the entry. If you where you have the main the only blog in Dallas for this 3,043-square-foot choose the stairs, you can living space and those the truly real estate ob- Kessler Parkway glass catch your breath and enjoy breathtaking views. As sessed! Named by National house in 1999. Almost to- the koi pond with a cocktail our own Executive Editor Association of Real Estate tally concealed in the tree- because this level also fea- Joanna England wrote Editors as the BEST Real tops that overlook Kessler tures a wet bar and media about this home when it Estate Blog in the country. was on the market back in 2013: "It reminds you of Cameron’s house from SPECIAL OCCASIONS Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, doesn’t it? Truly, this home is a temple to the contem- Historical home open for events porary. The polished con- By Kathryn Ward crete, the exposed steel [email protected] supports, the suspension cables — it’s industrial The Bingham House at 800 chic!" S. Chestnut St. in McKinney offers The 634-square-foot historic event space for anything guest quarters are also on from weddings to interactive group the first level and reached experiences. Only a three-minute via bridge or funicular. It walk from picturesque, Historic has two bedrooms connect- Downtown McKinney and original- ed by a large bathroom, ly built as a dream home, Bingham and I can’t think of a better House has stood as a symbol of way to live. Forget guests. southern hospitality since 1883 and I’d put the teenagers out will continue to do so for genera- here. tions to come. This centuries-old, I would not wait Victorian home can be transformed around on this one, folks. into modern venue Our friends at The New The private space features a mix York Times featured 1322 of nostalgic charm and chic contem- Kessler Parkway last week- porary design. Bingham House has end and the calls have been three versatile spaces: The House, pouring into Christie’s Event Hall and Courtyard, which in- International ULTERRE clude rental tables, chairs and a few listing agent Brandon pieces of accent furniture. Bingham Latham. At only $2 mil- House also provides catering and lion, this Kessler Parkway beverage services. BINGHAM HOUSE

HAMMER AND NAILS joists, insulation and stainless steel, copper life difficult for contractors and their and PVC piping. Especially lumber. You customers." Cost increases are basic economics may have experienced that yourself if you The best thing as a consumer is to re- took on a recent DYI project. main calm and know that there are these By Stephan Sardone the cost of remodeling your home has in- And once a product has been located, real issues in the marketplace effecting tim- [email protected] creased. Sometimes dramatically. And as it is taking more ing and costs. It is also important to con- we try to manage costs as carefully as pos- time to get. The sider that not all price increases come from The costs of remodeling are going up sible, there are some issues — like a deadly report stated that supply and demand issues. and it is not due to price gouging or greedy virus and the weather — that are beyond “Due to contain- Hidden costs that increase the cost of home improvement professionals. It is our control. er and trucking a job can often be avoided. Changing your primarily due to the basic economic rule According to the Associated General shortages being mind on materials or making structural of supply and demand and factors that you Contractors of America, "the ongoing pan- felt across the changes in the middle of a renovation are may not have figured into your budget. demic-related disruptions in the supply country, anything major reasons that a remodeling budget in- While you might have been texting or chain of a range of construction materials with significant creases. No one is a fan of the change order. doodling in high school economics class, are undermining project demand." Access shipping and But it is not all bad. The report con- your teacher was trying to teach you that to materials has never been more difficult logistics compo- cluded that "We would expect pricing and supply and demand is defined as "the than ever meaning costs go up. nents can cause availability to eventually begin to return to amount of a commodity, product or service Another important reality is that there Stephan Sardone lead time issues.” normal levels, which could certainly have available and the desire of buyers for it, is a labor shortage. It is more difficult for We work closely a positive impact on our projects and the considered as factors regulating its price." people to work on the job site when many with our valued suppliers and are thankful market as a whole." But you knew what that meant already. You are still dealing with the immediacy of the for our relationships built over the years. For now, patience is in short supply may have just waited in line to see "Jurassic damage caused by the Texas weather in And we are always thinking about creative and frustration is in high demand. But re- Park" or buy tickets to see Nirvana or U2. February. We will still get to work with our solutions to provide quality and value. member, we are all in this together. Toss in a worldwide pandemic, an im- best construction partners; it just takes The report continued “Both the pro- Sardone Design-Build-Remodel is mobilizing winter weather event in Texas more time to get them. ducer price index report and our survey locally owned and operated. Sardone, and an increase in homeowners wanting Materials in high demand and subse- results show that escalating materials costs his wife and two daughters are Lake improvements and wanting them now and quently getting top dollar are lumber, steel and lengthening delivery times are making Highlands residents.

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Every Mother's Day is an opportu- Real California White Cheddar nity to show your mom just how special Cheese she is and how grateful you are for all Real California Brie Cheese she does. Make her day with a pres- Salumi or salami (thinly sliced) ent that wraps the personal touch of a Goldenberries handmade craft and the novelty of a Lemonquats quirky trend into one unforgettable gift. Mini apples This year, upgrade your usual Mini artichokes flower fare with an arrangement that's Rosemary beautiful and delicious: a California Bay leaves cheese bouquet. Customizable with Wax flowers ingredients tailored to fit your loved one's tastes, these thoughtful gifts com- Using knife, cut floral block bine cheeses, berries, herbs and more into shape that fits inside vase. If wrapped together for a perfect Mother's using bouquet paper, use base at FAMILY FEATURES Day celebration centerpiece and gift least 3 inches across and 4 inches Giving Mom a classic cheese with an artsy (and thoughtful) touch. high. bouquet adds a personal touch. Created by cheesemonger Jessica Wrap floral block in plastic Lawrenz, these easy-to-follow crafts wrap to keep from touching items of toothpick to skewer. Repeat. for a Classic Cheese Bouquet or a in bouquet. Place inside vase. Skewer cheeses, salumi roses, California Bounty Cheese Bouquet If using bouquet paper, place goldenberries, lemonquats, mini call for wholesome cheese made with wrapped floral block in mug to apples and mini artichokes. 100 percent sustainably sourced keep from falling over. To assemble, start in cen- Real California Milk from dairy farm Use various cookie cutters to ter with larger items. Use shorter families. For best results, use medi- prepare cheeses as flowers. skewers or toothpicks to secure um-bodied cheeses that can be easily To create salumi roses, lay smaller items closer to edges. skewered without softening up at room out 4 to 5 slices of salumi over- Use rosemary, bay leaves and temperature. lapping one another. Fold row in wax flowers to fill gaps in back Find additional cheese bouquet in- half and roll into rose bud, se- of bouquet. Once finished, gently spiration and more recipes to celebrate curing with u-shaped toothpick. lay block with skewers on top of Mother's Day by visiting realcalifornia- Place on skewer, add herb leaves paper, wrap and secure with tape milk.com. and use floral tape to secure ends and ribbon.

Copyright 2018 YOUR STARS THIS WEEK United Feature Syndicate, Inc. by Stella Wilder The coming week is likely to dispense with this and one other help you shore up your collabo- speak the truth and avoid any kind require a healthy amount of self-re- bad habit this week. rative skills, but it will also teach of descriptions that invite misin- flection as events transpire that put you something you need to know terpretation. Straight shooting is many individuals in uncomfortable GEMINI about your "inner life." (Sept. rewarded this week. situations — or situations which (May 21-June 6) 8-Sept. 22) – Keep tabs on what demand that one behave in ways You can pull things off with a little another is doing this week, as you CAPRICORN that do not come naturally and more "polish" than usual this week. may be required to jump in and (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) that push one outside of his or her Others will be attracted to you for lend a hand when things get tricky. You may be feeling a little less frame of experience or reference. reasons other than the obvious, You're affected by interpretations prepared this week than usual, but While real dangers may be few surely. (June 7-June 20) – You'll be of facts. when it's time to begin you will this week, that doesn't alleviate compelled to do certain things in have to — ready or not. Your state the sense of danger that many will ways that are out of character this LIBRA of mind matters! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – carry through many days right now week — but you'll discover some- (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You will want to make clear distinc- — a sense that is born of insecurity thing important about yourself in It's a good week for you to face tions this week between what you and uncertainty. the process. Keep it up! what you've long tried to avoid or see and hear and what you know Questions will be swirling in ignore. Believe it or not, the work to be the truth. Much depends the wind all week long — and this CANCER you've done recently has prepared upon your willingness to explore is only a limited selection of those (June 21-July 7) you for this moment. (Oct. 8-Oct. further. that will be guiding everyone's be- You may find yourself waiting 22) – You'll want to review a recent havior for many days on end. impatiently this week for certain job and assess the quality of your AQUARIUS developments that will allow you work even after you've received (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) TAURUS to put a new plan into motion. Be glowing reviews. You'll surely no- Your pragmatism will be put to the (April 20-May 5) sure it's not too late! (July 8-July tice things that no one else can. test this week, and many of your A shock to the system must not 22) – You may be startled by some- endeavors will require you to keep push you too far away from your- one's opening move this week, but SCORPIO your feet firmly on the ground. self this week. You must always you can surely follow suit and find (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Avoid flights of fancy. (Feb. 4-Feb. be aware of where you stand and you have a winning hand. You may Someone may be throwing things 18) – You'll want to avoid any sort what you have to gain or lose. want to join forces with this "rival." in all directions this week in order of generality this week as you (May 6-May 20) – You'll enjoy to shake you up some — but you examine the world around you. doing a routine thing in a new way LEO know what's going on and can Dig deeply and you may uncover this week — and this is likely to (July 23-Aug. 7) maintain your equilibrium. (Nov. a truth that only you will recognize ● outlined boxes, called cages, must lead to an increase in productivi- Keeping secrets is not such a 8-Nov. 21) – You're not about to at first. Each row and each column must combine using the given operation contain the numbers 1 through 4 (in any order) to produce the target ty. 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MOTHER'S DAY cont'd from page 1 Jalisco Norte has special Mother's Day brunch and dinner menus. Brunch features From 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dragonfly at prime rib chilaquiles and dinner is three 2332 Leonard St. will serve brunch options courses with soup, choice of Texas red fish including crab cake Benedict with breakfast or Birria short rib and Mexican chocolate potatoes, Mediterranean seared tuna salad cake. and customizable omelets. Miriam Cocina Latina at 2015 Executive chef Dan Landsberg at Woodall Rogers Freeway across from Klyde Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge at 1717 Warren Park serves-up Mother’s Day and Leonard St. is serving a Mother's Day Día de las Madres brunch on Sunday, May brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a 9 and Monday, May 10 celebrating the hol- selection of starters, entrees, desserts and idays with traditional Mexican specialties. kid-friendly cuisine. Highlights include a All moms receive a complimentary piece of coffee chile spiced American Waygu ten- Miriam’s signature chocolate Abuelita cake. derloin with duck fat smashed fingerling Complimentary valet parking is provided. potatoes. Cru at 3699 McKinney Ave., #107 in Sloane's Corner at 2001 Ross Ave, West Village has a three-course brunch Suite 125 has a three-course brunch from menu with appetizer, entree and dessert for Chef Ji Kang from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $38 $45 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. per person and half-off for children under Harwood District restaurants will be 10. open on Mother's Day with regular business KATHY TRAN Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille at hours. Restaurants include Mercat Bistro The Eggs Benedict at Sloanes Corner is part of their three-course Mother's Day brunch. 2100 Olive St. is celebrating Mother’s Day at 2550 Harry Hines Blvd. (mercatbistro. with off-the menu specials and will be open- com), Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar all-day happy hour with $5 Frosés for all strawberries, fresh fruit and pastry, car- ing early at 11 a.m. Guests can try the fen- at 2501 N. Harwood St. (saintanndallas. mothers. cuterie plate with cured meats and cheese, nel-crusted salmon served under a dome com). Harwood Arms at 2850 N. Harwood Locally-owned 12 Cuts Brazillian salad, chicken salad sandwich and one bot- of roasted fennel and seed smoke. From St. (harwoodarmsdallas.com), Happiest Steakhouse at 18010 Dallas Parkway is tle of Rosé with a Mimosa kit. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hour at 2616 open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. offering its reg- The many Foxtrot Markets in town brunch cocktails Olive St. (hap- ular menu and a three-course meal ($48.85 have Mother's Day baskets available for on- like Mimosas, bran- piesthourdal- per person) with a starter, salads and sides line local delivery including bubbles, pastas dy milk punch and las.com) and and meats served via the churrasco experi- and chocolates. Go to foxtrotco.com. Bloody Mary’s will Magnolias: ence. All Mothers receive a complimentary Dallas-based Vestals Catering is be featured. Sous Le Pont at lunch or dinner for dining in-house for their eliminating the hassle of cooking with their Ocean Prime 2727 N. Harwood next visit. More information at 12cutssteak- Mother’s Day re-heat ready menu specially at 2101 Cedar St. (magnolias- house.com. curated by Vestals’ chefs. To place an order, Springs Road, # 150 dallas.com). Asian Mint at 4246 Oak Lawn Ave., visit order.vestalsvatering.com. by noon on has a special brunch Knife 5450 Lovers Lane and 11617 N. Central Wednesday, May 5. that includes choic- Steakhouse Expressway, Suite 135 is offering a Thai Devonshire's newest bakery, J. Rae's es of blood orange at 5300 E. Mother’s Day meal kit that include edama- at 5600 W Lovers Lane, Suite 143, has the mimosa, lobster Mockingbird me, salad, entree dessert and a bottle of perfect decorated cookies for mom this toast with avocado Land brings sparkling wine that feeds four for $119. To Mother's Day. Six Mother's Day-themed and peas, black- back its brunch order, go to asianmint.com. sugar cookies are $22 or a dozen for $42. ened salmon salad, menu just for DIVE Coastal Cuisine at 3404 Order by Thursday, May 6 by 5 p.m. at French toast, crab MIRIAM COCINA LATINA Mother's Day Rankin St. will be closed on Sunday, May jraesdfw.com. and eggs, and short The Abuelita Cake at Miriam Cocina Latina. and will offer a 9, but orders can be placed by Friday, May For those looking for something dif- rib surf and turf. free mimosa to 7 for pickup on Saturday, May 8. Call the ferent to do, head to Dallas Heritage Brunch is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from moms (with the purchase of a meal). Chef restaurant at 214-891-1700. Village at 1515 S. Harwood St. to celebrate 3 to 8 p.m. John Tesar's offers brunch staples such as The various locations of Eatzi’s mothers by spending some much-needed On The Second Floor at The Exchange pork belly Benedict, brioche French toast Market & Bakery are offering a special time outdoors walking the grounds from 10 at AT&T Discovery District, Ounce at 211 S and steak and eggs. Brunch is available from Mother’s Day menu available for takeout. a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult admission is $10, se- Akard St. has a prix fixe three-course menu 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Online by Saturday, May 7 at eatzis.com/ niors are $8, children are $6 and kids under available for $40 per person. Soup or salad, TJ’s Seafood Market at 6025 Royal mom. Highlights include a zucchini & goat four and under are free. choice of prawns and grits, steak, potato Lane, #110 has a Mother’s Day brunch avail- cheese quiche, asparagus tart, a chateau- Many establishments in Dallas are and Eggs or the Ounce burger and desert able for dine-in or pickup. The regular menu briand filet with port wine demi-glace, going through a rebirth. But keep it to your- included. Reservations at secondfloor.theex- will be served at the 4212 Oak Lawn Ave. Rosewood Ranch Wagyu sirloin roast, citrus self. It is just one more thing that we don't changehall.com. location. herb turkey breast and several sweets. need to tell Mom. Tulum at 4216 Oak Lawn Ave. will Mother's Day brunch will be featured Order a Mother's Day takeout basket Sharon Adams. Andi Benson, Olivia have a Mother's Day brunch from 11 a.m. to at Encina a 614 W. Davis, Suite 100. Their from Rise + Thyme at 211 S. Akard St. Berry, Avery Cooper, Silver Hogue, Lexie 3 p.m. and a three-course prix fixe dinner phone number is 469-620-3644. at 972-268-7605 by Wednesday, May 5 at Houghtaling, Allie Lesiuk, Cynthia Smoot, special from 4 to 9 p.m. Palmer’s Hot Chicken at 6465 East 3 p.m. Baskets are $120, feed two to four Cami Studebaker and Alison Taylor con- Located at 3858 Oak Lawn Ave., #470, Mockingbird Lane, Suite 316 will have an people and includes chocolate covered tributed to this report.

DINE AND DRINK 'I'm singing in the grain' Lakewood Brewing Company at 2302 Executive Drive in Garland announced a new three-beer limited series called Lakewood Live. The first is Lakewood Live Vol. 1, a country and Western-inspired Imperial Peach Saison with sweet and tangy flavors and 8 percent ABV. Each of the beers will also have their own curated Spotify playlist with songs picked by the Lakewood staff. Lakewood Live Vol. 1 is available at the Lakewood Brewing Taproom and statewide in cans and on draft. – Lakewood LAKEWOOD BREWING COMPANY Brewing

Meals 'Hot for Teacher' North Texas McDonald’s are thanking school teachers, administrators, and staff across North Texas with free coffee and breakfast during Teacher Appreciation Week Monday, May 3 through Friday, May 7. Teachers and staff (with a valid school ID) can enjoy a breakfast sandwich or bakery item (Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin or Cinnamon Roll) along with any size hot or iced McCafé Premium Roast in the North Texas area. The offer can be redeemed all day. – Macey Reed NORTH TEXAS MCDONALD'S Prepared for Cinco de Mayo Tulum at 4216 Oak Lawn Ave. will be offering a variety of Cinco de Mayo specials starting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5. Options include $2 cochinita pibil (pork) tacos and $6 frozen margaritas from 3 to 5 p.m. and a prix-fixe four-course dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. featuring a sope trio, caldo tlalpeño (roasted chicken broth) and a choice of “Tikin xik” (Mahi Mahi) or beef filet carne asada. Bueñuelos are for dessert. Four glass cocktails or wine pairings are also TULUM available. – Silver Hogue PAGE 8 KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM APRIL 30 - MAY 6, 2021

DART New board president and CEO selected By Gordon Shattles Before joining DART, Lee the customers and communities [email protected] served as the chief of staff of the we serve.” Los Angeles County Metropolitan Prior to her tenure at Metro, The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Transportation Authority (Metro). she led the development and im- (DART) Board of Directors an- In this role, Lee coordinated pro- plementation of the Flatiron Flyer nounced the appointment of grams and services across the Bus Rapid Transit for Denver’s Nadine Lee as its new president nation’s third busiest transit agen- Regional Transportation District and chief executive officer on April cy and led an effort to make bus (RTD), a project that produced a 28. Lee, an experienced transit service more equitable and de- 40 percent increase in corridor industry leader and engineer who pendable for residents. Previously, ridership in its first few months has worked in the transporta- she was the deputy chief innova- of service. Lee also led RTD’s tion industry for nearly 30 years, tion officer in Metro’s Office of Northwest Rail and Commuter will assume her new position on Extraordinary Innovation where Rail Maintenance Facility projects Monday, July 12. she led the development of Vision in the FasTracks Program. “The DART Board is pleased to 2028, Metro’s 10-year strategic “Nadine’s deep knowledge and welcome a leader of Nadine’s cal- plan to improve mobility and qual- understanding of how growing iber and experience to direct the ity-of-life for Los Angeles County transportation choices can im- agency during these challenging residents. prove the quality of life for custom- and exciting times,” said Paul N. "I am honored to be selected ers aligns perfectly with DART’s Wageman, chairman of the DART for the opportunity to lead this longstanding mission," said David Board of Directors. “DART is an exceptional organization of ded- Leininger, DART’s interim pres- essential resource for the residents icated and talented profession- ident & chief executive officer. of our region, as well as a growth als," said Lee. “DART’s employees “I am confident that her distin- engine for all of North Texas. have always demonstrated a deep guished track record of leadership DART Nadine possesses the passion and commitment and dedication to and innovation will ensure the Nadine Lee. expertise to grow DART into an its customers, mission, and each agency's continued success in serv- even greater, more successful or- other. I look forward to building ing the residents of North Texas." WTS International board. She Engineer in Colorado and Kansas, ganization, and to create a lasting on the foundation that has been Lee was appointed to the was also honored as the WTS Lee received her B.S. in Civil impact for our customers and local created here and developing new Leadership APTA Committee in International Woman of the Year Engineering from the University of communities.” programs and opportunities for 2019 and is a past director of the in 2019. A registered Professional Missouri-Columbia.

SUDOKU POLITICS Census numbers fuels Texas political growth From KERA/Texas 2010, a gain of more than Congressional and state federal courts have found Tribune 2 million residents. And House and Senate districts that Texas lawmakers dis- though it makes up a small need to be reconfigured be- criminated against voters of Texas will continue to see share of the total popula- fore the 2022 elections to ac- colors during their mapmak- its political clout grow as it tion, estimates showed the count for the new population ing by working to intention- gains two additional con- state’s Asian population has figures, and spread residents ally dilute the power of their gressional seats following grown the fastest since 2010. across districts that were votes, and their maps have the 2020 census, the U.S. Estimates have also shown drawn to be close to equal in regularly violated the U.S. Census Bureau announced the state’s growth has been population 10 years ago but Constitution and the federal April 26. concentrated in diverse are now significantly out of Voting Rights Act. The 2021 Thanks to its fast-grow- urban centers and suburban balance. round of political mapmak- ing population — largely communities. But the Census Bureau is ing will be the first in nearly due to an increase in resi- With its gain of two seats, running far behind schedule half a century without feder- dents of color, particular- the state’s footprint in the in reporting detailed results al oversight that was meant ly Hispanics — the state’s Electoral College will grow to because of delays forced by to shield voters of color liv- share of votes in the U.S. 40 votes. But Texas will re- the coronavirus pandemic ing in states with a long his- House of Representatives main in second place behind and interference from the tory of discrimination like will increase to 38 for California for the largest Trump administration. The Texas from discriminatory the next decade. The new congressional delegation and detailed population numbers maps. counts reflect a decade of share of Electoral College lawmakers need to redraw Texas’ original maps from population growth since the votes. districts to reflect the state’s 2011 were eventually ruled last census, which deter- The state’s political heft growth will be delivered by unconstitutional and feder- mines how many congres- has been growing steadi- Sept. 30 — far past the end al judges found lawmakers sional seats are assigned to ly for decades. Texas has of the 2021 legislative ses- purposefully diminished each state. gained at least one addition- sion that ends next month. the voting strength of voters More detailed data, al congressional seat after This will almost certainly of color in the Texas House which lawmakers need to every census since 1950, require Gov. Greg Abbott to and in several congressional redraw legislative and con- according to the Census call lawmakers back to the districts. Court fights over gressional districts to reflect Bureau. It’s gained two or Capitol for a rare special ses- the maps resulted in the that growth, isn’t expected more seats after every cen- sion in the fall to draw new 2012 primary elections being until early fall. But census sus since 1980. political maps. The litigation pushed back by more than estimates have shown it’s The state's congressional that will inevitably follow is two months even without been driven by people of delegation is currently made likely to upend the election any census-related delays at color. up by 22 Republicans and 13 schedule for the 2022 prima- the time. Under the state’s Through 2019, Hispanics Democrats, with one vacant ries, when voters pick win- current schedule, the filing had accounted for more seat following the recent ners from each party to face deadline for candidates hop- than half of the state’s death of Republican Ron off in the general election. ing to be on the 2022 prima- SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S population growth since Wright. Decade after decade, ry ballot is Monday, Dec. 13. CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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April 30-May 1 1230 W. Davis St. The Kessler - Raul Malo, the lead of the Grammy Award-winning band The Mavericks, is on a solo tour. A noted Dallas, 75208 songwriter, his work includes “Here Comes the Rain,” “What A Crying Shame,” “Dance The Night Away,” “Back In 214-272-8346 Your Arms Again” and “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down.” 6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. $34.

April 30-May 2 2200 Stemmons Freeway Dallas Market Hall - The Dallas International Guitar Festival is the largest and oldest guitar show in the world. Dallas, 75207 The festival blends musicians, fans, collectors and celebrities together into one huge musical expo. Live music con- 214-655-6100 tinuously throughout the event. Friday at noon, Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. More information at guitarshow. com. Parking is FREE! $30.

May 1 47 Highland Park Village Highland Park Village - The "Spring Shopping Stroll" features specials from many retailers like Alice + Olivia, Dallas, 75205 Dior, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, Harry Winston, Jimmy Choo, St. John, St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange, Tom 214-443-9898 Ford, and Vince. Bunches Flower Co. flower truck will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Music from DJ Steffi Burns. From 2 to 5 p.m. take a photo in a vintage VW bus. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. FREE!

May 1 6121 W. Park Blvd. The Shops at Willow Bend - The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be rolling into the area and fans of Hello Kitty can Plano, 75093 look forward to a new batch of exclusive goodies and limited-edition collectibles, including a new Hello Kitty Cafe 972-202-7110 pink heart T-shirt, rainbow Thermos, mugs, pins and more. 10 a.m. FREE!

May 1-Aug. 8 8525 Garland Road Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden - The international blockbuster exhibit "ZimSculpt," a world-re- Dallas, 75218 nowned collection of hand-selected, modern Zimbabwean stone sculptures, returns. "ZimSculpt" features the tal- 214-515-6615 ent of several contemporary Zimbabwean artists with more than 100 hand-selected, exquisite sculptures artfully displayed throughout the garden. Tickets at dallasarboretum.org.

Now-June 20 1717 N. Harwood St. The Dallas Museum of Art - "Frida Kahlo: Five Works" is a rare opportunity to see five important works by the Dallas, 75201 acclaimed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Since her death in 1954, Kahlo’s work has gone from well-known in artistic 214-922-1200 circles, particularly in Mexico and the United States, to a global cultural phenomenon. A virtual tour of the exhibition will also be available at virtual.dma.org. Times vary. FREE!

Now-Sept. 6 2201 N. Field St. Perot Museum of Nature and Science - Fun for all ages and making its U.S. debut, The Science of Guinness Dallas, 75202 World Records is a highly engaging exhibition that goes behind the scenes to show the marvels of Guinness World 214-428-5555 Records attempts and the science (and secrets) behind these fascinating feats. Go to perotmuseum.org for more information. 10 a.m. Prices vary.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK THIS WEEK IN HISTORY The Wilkinson Center Food Pantry is ready to Stock On April 30, 1789, George Washington Up for Summer, with a goal of collecting 10 tons of food is inaugurated as the first U.S. president. (20,000 pounds) in 10 weeks beginning Monday, May Washington took the oath of office at Federal 3. It is an annual campaign that seeks to provide kids Hall in New York City in front of a militia, with healthy, nutritious food during the summer and a marching band, several statesmen and to reduce the number of food insecure households in foreign dignitaries and a crowd of 10,000. Dallas. For more information, visit wilkinsoncenter.org. At the insistence of Congress, Washington Send us a photo on social media received $25,000 per year to defray costs of the and it may be featured here! WILKINSON CENTER presidency. WIKIPEDIA

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THE MAGDALEN HOUSE OPENS NEW HOME 13TH ANNUAL DAY AT THE 12TH ANNUAL JERSEY Benefiting The Magdalen House RACES ANNOUNCEMENT MIKE’S SUBS DAY OF GIVING 4513 Gaston Avenue, Dallas Benefiting Turtle Benefiting Wipe Out Creek Conservancy Kids Cancer To be held May 1 at Held at 56 DFW-area Turtle Creek Park Jersey Mike’s Sub shops

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