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Monday, March 4, 1985 Page 2 Caravan Offers Live fazz, Blues By Angie Pugh and class. Skylights and still more windows were Local, regional, national and international strategically placed to utilize as much outside bands entertain with cover charges ranging from Climb aboard the magic carpet and let your light as possible. Carpets of green, gold and red $2 to $10. imagination fly a.s you sail through an avant-garde were laid, and the club opened Sept. 29, 1983. experience of jazz, theater, dance, film and poet- Three murals encompass the night club, ex- ry at the Caravan of Dreams. On the first floor is the night club. It is re- pressively depicting the histories of dance and freshingly subdued, yet interesting. There are jazz. The viewing of performers on stage is en- The name "Caravan of Dreams" is taken from two terraced seating areas, a center bar, a stage, a hanced by a mirrored wall and pole support. the "Arabian Nights" stories. It is a place designed dance floor and a happy hour area off to one side. A light lunch and dinner menu is offered w ith to say "yes" to a performer's wildest dreams. The The stage, with its modern equipment, has entree prices ranging from $10.25 to S1S.9S. The result is an ambiance that fulfills performers and accommodated jazz and blues bands such as Ste- happy hour consists of half-price drinks and com- enriches audiences. vie Ray Vaughan and Delbert McClinton. plimentary hors d'oeuvres. The jazz and blues club in downtown Fort "No matter who's playing, you can get on the To reach the magic carpet on the second floor, VC'orrh was engineered by a Canadian architect dance floor and enjoy their music," said Deidra patrons must take the winding brass-railed stair- and was formerly three retail establishments. The Keels, who is in charge of Caravan's promotion case because Caravan of Dreams believes eleva- original wood was polished and stained to soft and advertising. "Many places showcase big tors would rob patrons of its beauty. This floor perfection; and rich brass, rounded windows and bands, like Journey for example, but we special- houses a theater with a capacity of 212, two dance doors, and domes were added to create comfort ize in avant-garde music." studios and a lobby bar. The theater has modern equipment, including a studio capable of recording performances. With its versatility, the theater has been able to accommodate private poetry readings, a magi- cian, rare Russian films and the increased interest of Fort Worth businessmen of combining prom- otional films with lunch. "We are trying t< > expand taste levels. You dc >n "t I have to tike everything; you develop an apprccia- f tion. You can see movies here that you can't see anywhere else in the metroplex," said Keels. In April, the theater will host a fund-raiser for June Goodall, who achieved recognition living with and studying chimpanzees. In the lobby of the theater is a small, quiet bar that serves cappucino, espresso and liquor and is a nice alternative to the night club bar. Also on this floor are two dance studios with spring mounted floors to accommodate modern dance classes. Next month, the studios will house yoga classes taught by a master yoga instructor.- These studios can easily be convened to recep- Robert Eale\< and the Blues People are one of numerous On one side of the stage Is a dance floor and in font of the tion rooms for a variety of private parties. jazz and blues bamis that play at the Caravan of Dreams stage there are tables where patrons can View the bands In traveling to the third and final floor, patrons are rewarded with an atmosphere that Texas Monthly magazine calls "the best place in Texas -Hi; to have a drink,"-the Caravan of Dreams Roof- top Garden and Grotto Bar. The bar is tucked in a cave of man-made rock with open air tables where people can watch the two man-made Hill waterfalls tumble down the three floors of the ^lillllH * V building or watch the Fort Worth lights. There is a lone park bench on the opposite side for cou- ples feeling especially romantic. In the center of the area is the Cactus Dome. It contains over 300 African and North American species of cactus in a climate controlled dome- the largest open to the public in Texas. Next to the dome is the cactus retail shop where many of the plant species in the dome may be purchased. "You don't have to be slick, cool, or educated to enjoy Caravan of Dreams. You don't have to be rich. Just come and try it. Don't he afraid," said Keels. Those wishing to take a trip on the Caravan of Dreams can find it located on Houston Street Bartender Rodney Wedge tends bar at the Caravan of drink Theplace bos three levels and features live entertain across from Sundance Square. It is open Monday Dreams Texas Monthly" has described the Caravan of ment (PHOTOS BYJULIliANNE MIUT.R) through Saturday. Dreams as being one of the best places in Texas to get a 3/Monday, March 4, 1985 'Beer Boutique' Specializes in Imports Laser Show Continues By Adele Kohl Heineken, but the House's spe- phone orders since they are lo- cialty is Steinlager, an imported cated in a drive-thru beer barn or concentrated into an intense The Heine Legendary Beer Van Zandt said that he feels per beer from New Zealand, Heine's Brew Cruise. fectly fine about the way he is and beam of light. That one beam of House mi West Vickery is closing, light is then broken into four col- However, Harry Heine, its gorilla Heine's Smoke House has an Robinson says that the Brew if other people don't like it. he uniting atmosphere The tables Cruise will sell their customers doesn't care. "1 don't worry about ors, red. green, blue and yellow, and mascot, is not losing a home. bv prisms positioned within the Instead, Harry is moving a mile are covered with red checkered beer, wine and kegs all in the con what other people think of me." laser. So in reality, the four beams and a half down the road cloths and the walls are dark venience of their car he said. "Operating the lasers offers me a unique way to express of light seen are actually < inly one green A picture of John Wayne He said that the Brew Cruise Mike Robinson, .in architect hangs over the front counter. myself." beam To create different pat- and the owner (if the three Heine sold Jo kegs last weekend and will terns, electronically controlled The Duke watches over every- The word "laser" is an acronym businesses on Vickery, is a small probably sell an average of SO a mirrors reflect the light into new thing as he should in a proper for light amphcation by simulated man with a graving heard His weekend in the summer configurations. barbecue place," Robinson says. emission of radiation, which is the voice is filled with enthusiasm, "However, there is no sale to reason the abbreviation is used For more information on lasers even though his Beer House, or The walls are even decorated anyone obviously stewed We are most often. A laser is created by or showtimes at the Omni Thea- Beer Boutique," which special- with TO' paraphernalia. A TCI' very, very careful about checking protons releasing energy that is ter, call 654-1356. izes in imported beer will close football helmet rests on the front identifications. It is just not worth within the month. counter. And, one wall bears a having our license taken away for He is enthusiastic Because ot a Bluebonnet Bowl poster along a week or more," Robinson says. with a TCU jersey and banner new business venture When the Beer 11<>usedown the U2 Kicks Off U.S. Tour Robinson has recently opened The Smoke House also has a street closes, all of the imported Heines Smoke House on S=;iH game for everyone There arc- beer and I larry, the stuffed gorilla, By Rob Thomas a thinking man's 'Stairway to West Vickery which features bar video games, a pinball machine will become part of I leine's Brew Heaven." and the theatrics we- beetle prepared by "Stormin and a pool table. Cruise. Watching a L'2 concert is like ren't needed. Norman Miller. A jukebox is blaring country Robinson says that even though watching magic, you don't know In a "Record " interview, Bono .' liller, a tall man with a bushy classic music from the Sons ol the Harry is no longer mechanical be- I low or why it works, but some- said the band had tried to show 1 card and husky voice, if the pit Pioneers and Bob Wills cause ol arthritis, he sill greets how it does that a whisper could be more master and manager ol the smoke The Smoke House lias daily customers at the Blew Cruise and Somehow willingly or unwil- powerful than a scream on the House. He prepares barbecue, specials and happy hours from 3 Smoke House. lingly, the concert viewer gets group's newest release. The Un- ribs, ham, sausage and bologna. p m to 7 p.m. On Monday nights. "Anyone driving through the ••ucked into the band's spell of Stormin'' Norman has a special forgettable Fire Surprisingly, The Smoke House also carries beer barn will be greeted by I lar- emotion.