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█ TEXAS NEWS 8 Creating Change returns to Dallas 10 Council revisits Reverchon vote 11 UMC eyeing split on LGBTQ issues

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01.10.20 █ dallasvoice 3 instanTEA DallasVoice.com/Category/Instant-Tea Time again to vote for the their personal pages by Monday, Jan. 6, Klosterboer wrote. He said that several of Readers Voice Awards! the parents had removed the post from their What local straight ally does the most for social media, and accused WISD of “silencing the gay community? Where’s your favorite their voices in a way that is not only wrong — place to have a selection of cocktails? Is your it’s unconstitutional.” therapist the best, and you wish everyone Pointing out that the WHS Texans logo “for else knew it? Well, you can let your voice years … appears to have been used by oth- be heard. It’s once again time to vote in the ers in the community without incident,” Klos- Readers Voice Awards, our annual poll of the terboer wrote. That includes local businesses best in North Texas, decided by our readers. using the logo in promotional signs and even You can vote in nine categories, from dining one business selling t-shirts featuring the logo to shopping to entertainment, for everything with a Christian cross symbol behind it. But it from best weekend getaway to your favorite wasn’t until someone combined the logo with place to pamper yourself. And just for voting, the rainbow flag that the school district got you’re entered into a drawing to win $500 upset and threatened to sue. cash, two tickets to see a performance by — Tammye Nash TITAS and a $100 gift card to Mattito’s. Just one ballot per person, please, and get your votes in by Jan. 31. We’ll announce the hon- Phyllis Guest has died orees in a special issue in March. — Arnold Wayne Jones

Wimberley ISD threatens legal action over WHS logo with rainbow flag The Wimberley Independent School District is threatening legal action against a group of parents who “expressed their support for Longtime Stonewall Democrats of Dallas LGBTQ students” by creating a graphic that board member Phyllis Guest has died. Guest combined the Wimberley High School Texans remained active in politics throughout her life. logo with a rainbow flag, posting the graphic Born in New York, Guest was at the Stone- on Facebook and then making T-shirts with wall Inn the night the Stonewall riots began that logo during the city of Wimberley’s first but had said she left earlier in the evening so LGBT Pride March last fall, according to an didn’t know about what had happened until article by Brian Klosterboer on the ACLU of the next day. Texas website. She moved to Dallas soon after Stonewall. Bryan Burke, parent of a WISD student, We will update with more information and said that creating and posting the graphic any funeral plans as we receive it. “symbolize[d] a hug to those [LGBTQ] kids — David Taffet that hide in the shadows during their WISD

experience out of fear. It lets them know they are just as important as any of child in the GLAAD announces award district.” nominees Wimberley is located about an hour Several Texans and projects with Texas ties southwest of Austin. The controversy started are among the nominees for the 31st annual last September when Wimberley ISD School GLAAD Awards, according to an announce- Board member Lori Olson posted a photo of ment this morning from GLAAD. They include: herself on the Wimberley Pride March Face- • Gay Chorus, Deep South, the docu- book page wearing a t-shirt bearing the Tex- mentary about the San Francisco Gay Men’s ans/rainbow flag graphic, according to Spec- Chorus tour through the American South, fea- trum News in San Antonio. Olson wrote that turing Dr. Tim Seelig, former artistic director her “heart is full with all the wonderful people” of Dallas’ Turtle Creek Chorale, nominated for marching in the town’s first Pride parade, and Outstanding Documentary. that she stood “in solidarity with everyone • Black and Trans in Texas, by Vice News involved” even though she was at a meeting Tonight on HBO, nominated for Outstanding in Dallas and could not attend herself. TV Journalism Segment. WISD Superintendent Dwain York then • “Texas leads the nation in sent an email to parents claiming that the murders. After the latest attack, the Dallas Texan logo was an official brand and declaring trans community asks why,” by Lauren Mc- that any alteration would suggest a district en- Gaughey for The Dallas Morning News, nomi- dorsement, Spectrum News reported at the nated for Outstanding Newspaper Article. time. He said that any altered form of the logo • TransGriot, Houston trans activist Monica would not be approved by any board member Robert’s blog focused on issues and topics in or administrator and that using the official the transgender community. logo in any way required written approval from For a complete list of nominees and more the superintendent. information on GLAAD and the GLAAD The school district was threatening legal Awards, go to GLAAD.org. action unless those parents who had posted — Tammye Nash the graphic on social media removed it from

4 dallasvoice.com █ 01.10.20 01.10.20 █ dallasvoice 5 THE AGENDA Have an event coming up? Email your • Jan. 18-19: Reconnecting Through Art informationGAY to Managing Editor • Jan. 13: Stonewall Tarrant County 5750 Cedar Springs Road. Questions Reunidos en arte includes visual artists Tammye Nash at [email protected] or State Rep. Nicole Collier speaks at to [email protected]. from The Stewpot, Dallas, and Jonathan Senior Staff Writer David Taffet at Stonewall Democrats of Tarrant County Palant’s Credo Choir perform on [email protected] by Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. at Tommy’s Hamburgers, • Jan. 16: Metabolic Issues in HIV Saturday from noon-4 p.m. at El Punto, at 5 p.m. for that week’s issue. 2455 Forest Park Blvd., Fort Worth. Lipids, lipodystrophy and obesity are Ciudad Juarez and on Sunday from addressed by Dr. Daniel Lee of the 1-5 p.m. at El Paso County Coliseum, JANUARY • Jan. 14: Mingle with TWCD Owens Clinic. Targeted at physicians, 4100 E. Paisano Drive, El Paso. • Jan. 10: DFW Pride Happy Hour Mingle with The Women’s Chorus of healthcare providers, pharmacists, social LGBT Chamber of Commerce presents Dallas with 25 percent of your dinner workers from 6:30-9 p.m. at Resource • Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day its first happy hour of the new year bill going to support the chorus from Center, 5750 Cedar Springs Road. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Crab House 4-9:30 p.m. at Rocco’s Uptown, • Jan. 20: MLK Day of Service Seafood & Oyster Bar, 2508 Maple Ave. 2717 Howell St. TWCD.org. • Jan. 18: Roaring 20s Gaybingo with HRC DFW LGBTChamber.com. From 5-9 p.m. at The Rose Volunteers will help by sorting • Jan. 14: Same-sex partner grief group Room, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. donations and cleaning up around the • Jan. 11: Let’s Glow Crazy Grief group for those who have lost a MyResourceCenter.org. shelter from 8 a.m.-noon at Jonathan’s Rainbow Roundup celebrates the New same-sex partner through death from Place, 6065 Duck Creek Drive, Garland. Year with a family glow dance party. 6:45-8 p.m. at Resource Center, • Jan. 18: Bowling with the No photography. volunteersignup.org/ Glow sticks provided, glow crafts, 5750 Cedar Springs Road. Dallas Bears WLJWH. picture booth, food from 6-9 p.m. at An evening of bowling from 6:45-9:30 Resource Center, 5750 Cedar Springs • Jan. 15: Ribbon cutting p.m. at USA Bowl, 10920 Composite • Jan. 20: Messy’s Chili Cookoff Road. MyResourceCenter.org. The North Texas LGBT Chamber holds Drive. RSVP to [email protected] Awards for the Best Chili. Fan Favorite, a ribbon cutting from 4-5 p.m. at Trusted no later than Jan. 15. DallasBears.org. the Hottest Chili, Best Presentation, and • Jan. 11-12: Stonewall Democrats ER – Uptown, 3607 Oak Lawn Ave. Better Luck Next Year as well as auction Primary Screening LGBTChamber.com. • Jan. 18: Author reads items from 2-5 p.m. at The Hidden Door, Members hear from candidates in from “Incoming” 5025 Bowser St. all of the primary races and vote on • Jan. 15-19: Creating Change Gay Dallas author Larry Sanders reads endorsements from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on The annual LGBTQ activist conference. from his book Incoming!— Memories • Jan. 21: DIVA new member clinics Saturday and 2-6 p.m. on Sunday at The first two days are all-day institutes. of a Combat Medic: Growing Up Poor, Dallas Independent Volleyball Sue Ellen’s, 3014 Throckmorton St. Friday-Sunday are workshops, Getting Drafted to Vietnam, Coming Home Association holds new member clinic plenaries, entertainment and plenty of and at 2 p.m. at Half Price for anyone interested in playing • Jan. 12: Sweat for a Cause time to visit with activists from around Books, 5803 E. Northwest Highway. volleyball, learning about volleyball or Join Equality Texas – Dallas and the country at the Sheraton Dallas, joining the league from 6:30-9 p.m. Barry’s Bootcamp for a feel good 400 Olive St. CreatingChange.org. • Jan. 17-19: Women Lead at Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley workout. Each spot for this class is $32 presents View Lane. DIVADallas.org. with the proceeds befitting Equality • Jan. 16: THRIVE Game Night Women Lead Summit: Leading into the Texas from 2-3 p.m. at Barry’s Dallas, Game night with food, drinks and Future at Westin Dallas, 1201 Main St. • Jan. 22: DIVA new member clinics 3600 McKinney Ave., Suite 150. friends. Free event for LGBTQ adults HRC.org. Dallas Independent Volleyball EqualityTexas.org. 50+ from 6-8 p.m. at Resource Center, Association holds new member clinic

• Weekly: Lambda Weekly at 1 p.m. p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 email [email protected]; Dallas Inwood Road. Call 214-267-0222 for details; on Sunday on 89.3 KNON-FM with David p.m. and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Resource Frontrunners meet for a walk or run at Oak LGBT Sex Addicts Anonymous meets at Taffet, Lerone Landis and the late Patti Fink. Center, 2701 Reagan St. First Monday is Lawn Park, near the intersection of Turtle 6 p.m. every Friday at 1919 Independence This week Cathy Renna discusses Creating birthday night at 5750 Cedar Springs Road; Creek and Hall Street, every Wednesday at St., Room 19, Plano. 972-316-9188 for Change; Silver Pride Project Coffee and Core Group Meeting every 1st and 3rd 7:15 p.m. and every Saturday at 8:30 a.m.; details; Leadership Lambda Toastmasters Convo for LGBTQ+ seniors meets Mondays Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.; Fuse game Leadership Lambda Toastmasters practices gay-identified Toastmasters group meets from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Oak Lawn Library, night every Monday evening except the last and develops speaking and leadership from 6:30-8 p.m. every Monday at the First 4100 Cedar Springs Road, Tuesdays from of the month at 8 p.m. at the Fuse space in skills from 6:30–8 p.m. on Mondays at First Unitarian Church, 4015 Normandy Road (does 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Grauwyler Park Branch the 3918 Harry Hines Blvd.; FuseConnect Unitarian Church, third floor of the Hallman not meet on Mondays that are holidays); Library, 2146 Gilford St. Wednesdays every Wednesday from 7 p.m. For more Building, 4012 St. Andrews; Thrive, program United Black Ellument hosts discussion for Breakfast Club from 10 a.m.-noon at information call or e-mail Jalenzski at 214-760- of Resource Center for LGBTQ adults 50+ on HIV/AIDS in the black community (UBE Reverchon Recreation Center, 3505 Maple 9718 ext. 3 or Jalenzski@myresourcecenter. support group every Monday from 11:30 Connected) at 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of Ave. and Thursdays for Rainbow Rec from 10 org; LGBT square dancing group Pegasus a.m.-1 p.m. followed by free lunch at Resource the month at 3918 Harry Hines Blvd.; DVtv in am.-noon at Reverchon Recreation Center, Squares meets the second and fourth Sunday Center, 5750 Cedar Springs Road; Lambda Spayse, news and entertainment discussion 3505 Maple Ave.; Unwired Group of Crystal from 2–4 p.m. at Grace United Methodist AA meets at noon, 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 11 live streaming every Friday, 4–5 p.m., on the Meth Anonymous meets Sunday at 5:30 Church, 4105 Junius St. For more info, p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 6525 Spayse Station YouTube channel.

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01.10.20 █ dallasvoice 7 Creating Change comes back to Dallas, Jan. 15-19

National LGBTQ Task Force stages its 32nd conference that’s guided a movement

DAVID TAFFET | Senior Staff Writer [email protected]

esource Center CEO Cece Cox has been to a number of the National LGBTQ Task Force’s Cre- ating Change con- ferences since she began attending in the 1990s. It is, she said, “energizing to see 4,000 queer people in one place.” Cox said each time she has attended, she has made connections and built re- lationships with people she’s met at the event. And as Resource Center has be- gun to tackle LGBT aging issues, Cox said, she has met others from across the country working on the same niche issues — housing, isolation, health — “sharing the good news about cultural saw then the need for a conference for may just be more fun. sharing what’s happening in Dallas and competency within retirement commu- an entire movement to track itself, said More films are being screened learning about what other communities nities,” he said. The workshop is based Evangeline Weiss, current leadership throughout the weekend, and a sing- have already accomplished. on the work he has been doing for the programs director for the Task Force. along is scheduled, too. The concluding But it is the friendships, both person- last several years with Coalition for Ag- From the beginning, Creating Change Sunday brunch has been turned into a al and professional, she’s developed ing LGBT. was meant to be as inclusive as possible. new indoor street festival, which should through Creating Change that mean the In addition to his own workshop, Em- The first Creating Change took place be a more entertaining send-off than a most to Cox. “I’ve made amazing con- ery said he’s looking forward to meeting in 1987, with 350 people gathering in formal sit-down banquet, Weiss said. nections,” she said. other people working on the same is- Washington, D.C. Although that was 33 AIDS Healthcare Foundation Texas sues. And he’s looking forward to seeing years ago, this is only the 32nd Creating Institutes and workshops Regional Director Bret Camp is another lots of younger people at the conference Change conference, because Hyde was frequent Creating Change attendee, and get inspired to carry on the work already forming a new family and in the middle The conference begins on Wednesday, he said it is very exciting to him that Cre- being done and to bring in new energy of adopting in 1988, so the second con- Jan. 15, with the all-day Racial Justice In- ating Change is returning to Dallas this and fresh ideas. ference didn’t take place until 1989. stitute. A variety of institutes are set for year. “It’s an incredible opportunity to Creating Change has been energizing This is the third time Dallas has host- Thursday including Disability Justice, develop new leadership for the commu- activists and offering opportunities for ed Creating Change. The first time was Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, Youth nity,” he explained. networking and in the LGBTQ commu- in 1993, and the second was 10 years lat- Activism and Mobilizing and more. Camp said he hopes a lot of young- nity for more than 30 years. er. Those first two conferences were held Queering Reproductive Justice will er people from Dallas and the Metrop- The seeds for the conference were in the same hotel as this year’s Creating provide insight on why the mainstream lex attend the conference and, without planted seven years after the Task Force Change — the Sheraton Dallas Down- reproductive justice movement needs to reinventing the wheel, find new, “dis- was founded in the late 1970s when Sue town, although in 1993 and 2003 it was include the LGBT community in its ad- ruptively innovative ways to get things Hyde, who became Creating Change’s known as the Adam’s Mark Hotel. vocacy, while the LGBTQ Campus Re- done. conference director, and then-Task Force Weiss said those who attended previ- source Professionals Institute will pro- Robert Emery, on the other hand, Executive Director Urvashi Vaid attend- ous conferences will likely notice some vide networking opportunities for those hasn’t been to Creating Change before. ed a conference that was predominant- changes when they return for this year’s who support the community on college But he will be presenting a workshop ly white and male. The two women event. For one thing, she said, this year campuses.

8 dallasvoice.com █ 01.10.20 Union=Fuerza Latinex Institute is particular topic, while others will pick the annual gathering of Latinx LGBTQ and choose among the wide variety of people, and the Trans Institute will topics available. allow local and national transgender and gender-non-conforming activists Social events to share and develop policies to ensure people have access to jobs, housing and But Creating Change is as much public accommodations. International about meeting people from around LGBTQ solidarity, empowering digital the country as anything else. So social efficiency, allyship, ending mass incar- events — like the Welcome to Dallas ceration and more will be addressed at dance on Thursday night and the Sug- other day-long institutes. ar and Spice Drag Show, Gayme Night And all that happens even before the and the Agents of Change Ball on Fri- workshops begin on Friday. day night — are integral conference Topics that haven’t been addressed components. at previous Creating Change con- Child care is available throughout ference are anti-semitism and islam- the conference. HIV testing and mam- ophobia. But this year, two three-hour mograms will be offered, and hospi- workshops have been scheduled — in- tality rooms will be open throughout cluding Interrupting White National- the conference for a variety of groups, ism, Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia including those younger than 24, those — and will be presented by Jewish older than 60, those with disabilities of and Muslim panelists working togeth- any type, people of color, those who are er. Both topics are addressed in a Task bi, pan and fluid, asexuals and more.

Force policy statement called “Values And for the first time, Family Equality of the National LGBTQ Task Force.” Council is offering programming for Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia join kids of LGBTQ families, ages 8-13, on homophobia, bi-phobia, transphobia Friday night and all day Saturday. and heterophobia on the list of char- And lots of films will be screened. acteristics and beliefs the Task Force Among those not-to-be missed theat- oppposes. rical experiences is Dead Don’t Die in Hundreds of other workshops are Dallas (previously titled Kicking Zombie planned on topics ranging from par- Ass for Jesus) starring Richard Curtin enting to BDSM, asexuality to polyg- and Krystal Summers and written and amy, religion to humanism, political directed by Dallas Voice DVTV pro- equality to economic justice, AIDS to ducer and filmmaker Israel Luna. The transgender health, youth to aging. movie will be shown on Saturday, Jan. Some attendees will choose to follow 18 at 1:30 p.m. during workshop ses- one track for an intense immersion in a sion 7. █

01.10.20 █ dallasvoice 9 Dallas City Council reconsiders

Reverchon management leading to the new vote this week. While most of the park lies in Medrano’s dis- trict, a small portion of it is in Blewett’s. DAVID TAFFET | Senior Staff Writer On Nov. 11, 2019, the Dallas City Coun- [email protected] cil received a briefing on a management contract for Reverchon Park that would allas City include a multi-million-dollar redo of Council voted the baseball facilities in the park. Blewett Wednesday, Jan. said he had some concerns about some 8, to approve a financial aspects of the deal at the time, contract with which is why he initially voted against Reverchon Park it. This week though, he said he thought Sports and En- those details could be worked out. tertainment to Reverchon Park is one of the city’s rebuild the baseball field in Reverchon most historic parks. The 36 acres that Park and manage it for 10 years with two became Reverchon Park were purchased five-year lease extension options. by the city in 1913 for about $31,000. The People on both sides of the issue filled ball field was built in 1919, and in the the council chambers before the vote. 1930s it became the first lighted field in DISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa Dallas. The current baseball field covers said the new field was needed for North 4.25 acres of the park and has bleachers Dallas High School to play baseball. But that seat 700. The ramshackle facility is neighborhood residents said the agree- fenced off because of broken bleachers ment calls for professional sports to take Everyone and unusable restrooms and concession precedence over local sports. on both sides area. Former Park Board Chair Bobby Abta- agreed the cur- The proposed new ballpark would hi said the high school’s games would rent facility is have 2,000 seats and 1,500 bleacher seats. be included in the scheduling of the new dilapidated. The rutted field would be replaced with facility and that DISD would have good But they dis- artificial turf, a first for a Dallas park. access to the field. agreed on how The field would accommodate rugby, Many of the residents’ objections to to address the soccer and lacrosse in addition to base- the deal centered around the increased problem. ball. A member of a local rugby team traffic it would bring to the area and the Those who spoke in favor of the proposal at this lack of adequate parking. Reverchon has opposed the week’s council meeting, citing a lack of only 30 parking spaces, and Maple Ave- management rugby facilities in Dallas. nue, off of which the park is located, is contract said The target date for the facility to be already clogged with traffic. the city should complete is May 2021. RPSE is part of a But a representative of RPSE said his Those against the proposal held red cards that read “Shame” include upgrades 12-team minor league that would play its organization has had discussions with at Wednesday’s city council meeting, top, and the rusted bleachers to the field, stands home games here. at Reverchon Park, bottom. (David Taffet/Dallas Voice) owners of the Heritage Auction building and restrooms Currently, fewer than 60 games are located across the street from Reverchon hours of operation. in a bond pack- played on the field a year. RPSE esti- and with officials at Scottish Rite Hospi- Lee Daugherty, owner of Alexandre’s age, retain full control of the facility and mates that number would increase to as tal, which is adjacent to the park, about on Cedar Springs Road, also opposes the make it available to school and neighbor- many as 136 games a year, with atten- using their parking structures during deal. He called the arrangement a breach hood players. dance rising to almost 295,000 per year, larger events. He said the reaction from of public ownership. “Get a fair deal,” he But Gay Donnell, CEO of the Turtle according to the November briefing. The both was positive. said. “I pay more in rent for a bar.” Creek Park Conservancy, told the council park department believes the new facili- That was surprising considering that Patricia Meadows, who lives near the she understands how hard it is to raise ties would attract additional community when each of those entities were ap- park, also spoke against the deal. “The money for park facilities. She urged the use as well. proached by officials with Dallas Pride park is now fully utilized,” she said, add- council to accept RPSE’s offer to build The council voted 11-4 in favor of the about using the garages during the Festi- ing that her objections are based on the the proposed $10 million facility, a facil- proposal. val in the Park, which was held in Rever- traffic, noise, trash and crowds the revi- ity that would ultimately belong to the Abtahi pointed out that this won’t be chon Park several years, and during the talized ballpark would bring to the area. city. the last council consideration of the is- Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade, both Another speaker, the president of a The council voted the proposal down sue. RPSE must come back to the Park refused. 200-member homeowners association with a tied vote in December. But last Board and then the council with final Mayor Pro Tem Adam Medrano, who for a building within two blocks of the week, District 14 Council Member Da- design plans. He said final proposals voted against the deal, said there may be park entrance, called for a 60 day post- vid Blewett asked the mayor to reopen a for parking would be addressed by the a problem using the garages because of ponement to study the issue. vote on management of Reverchon Park, council as well. █

10 dallasvoice.com █ 01.10.20 UMC eyeing split over LGBT issues

split away to create a new denomination TAMMYE NASH | Managing Editor while being allowed to retain their assets [email protected] and being granted $25 million. The protocol is, said Northaven UMC t’s been nearly a year since pastor the Rev. Marti Soper, “an attempt U.S. conservatives at the Unit- to draw a truce between the extreme ed Methodist Church General right wing of the church and the rest of The Rev. Marti Soper Conference teamed up with the church, the moderates and progres- delegates from Africa and the sives. It would allow us to take a breath The Rev. Eric Folkerth, former pastor Philipines to stymie efforts to and move toward a plan of separation.” at Northaven UMC and now senior pas- move the denomination to- This truce, Soper added, would keep any tor at Kessler Park UMC, stressed in a ward more complete integra- complaints from being filed against UMC message to his congregation that “only tion of LGBTQ people. And now a group ministers who continue to support LGBTQ the General Conference of the United of church leaders from around the world candidates for ordination and who contin- Methodist Church has the authority to and across ideological divides are offer- ue to perform same-sex weddings. actually vote-in a separation agreement ing up a plan through which the UMC “If we can separate in May [at the next The Rev. Eric Folkerth such as is being proposed,” and that ini- would be divided. UMC General Conference], it just doesn’t not only requires ministers and churches tial headlines after the protocol was an- Called a “Protocol of Reconciliation make any sense to move forward now to abide by anti-LGBTQ directives in the nounced were “a bit premature” in terms and Grace through Separation, the pro- with efforts to prosecute anyone” for re- denomination’s Book of Discipline but of declaring that a split is imminent. posal lays out a plan for an amicable fusing to abide by The Traditional Plan also rolled back some of the progress the “The plan would be for a separation,” separation, with conservative churches approved in February last year, which denomination had made toward equality. CHURCH, Next Page

01.10.20 █ dallasvoice 11 Phone 214-754-8710 █ Fax 214-969-7271 , From Previous Page 1825 Market Center Blvd., Ste. 240, Dallas, Texas 75207 CHURCH Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m. • dallasvoice.com Folkerth wrote, with what he calls “the tion, whatever that would be called,” traditionalists” on one side and a sec- Soper explained. In that “post-UMC” administration ond denomination consisting of the ma- denomination, she added, “The harm- Leo Cusimano Publisher █ 114 jority of the remaining congregations. ful language would be removed from But, “The reality will be decided by the [the Book of Discipline] immediately — editorial Tammye Nash Managing Editor █ 113 General Conference, and they may or meaning in May — and then we would Arnold Wayne Jones Executive Editor Life+Style █ 129 may not actually follow this protocol.” begin to build something new and in- David Taffet Senior Staff Writer █ 125 Folkerth also said that he believes clusive, inclusive not only of LGBTQ Philip Burton Proofreader that if the General Conference approves people but also people of color and Contributors: Chris Azzopardi, Gary Bellomy, Jenny Block, the protocol as it is now written, “this other constituencies that have not been J. Denton Bricker, Alicia Chang, D’Anne Witowski, Lawrence Ferber, Hardy Haberman, Scott Huffman, Lisa Keen, Mark second denomination would, by far, in- well represented before.” Lowry, Joey Moreno, Cassie Nova, Josh Robbins, Mikey Rox, clude the vast majority of United Meth- The new proposal “doesn’t solve all Howard Lewis Russell, James Russell, odist Churches in the . My the problems,” Soper said, but it is a Terri Schlichenmeyer, Leslie McMurray, Mathew Shaw, own sense is that could include as much start. “I am not speaking for the denom- Brandi Amara Skyy, Mark Stokes, Jef Tingley, Casey Williams Photographers: Chuck Marcelo, Cassie Quinn as 80 percent of the churches in our own ination here, just for Marti Soper, but I Intern: John McClanahan North Texas area based on a resolution think most of us believe separation is we passed last year that passed by that inevitable, that staying together now advertising Chad Mantooth Advertising Director █ 131 margin.” would just create more harm. The time Nicholas Gonzalez Advertising Account Rep. █ 115 And he noted that there is the pos- is long past to get beyond this issue. Stephen Mobley MarketPlace Sales █ 123 sibility that a third group could be There has been too much harm done; National Advertising Representative formed consisting primarily of progres- too many people have been hurt.” Rivendell Media Inc. 908-232-2021 sive churches. Soper continued, “The UMC has al- ways been a big tent church; it’s always art UMC leaders had called a special gen- Kevin Thomas Art Director █ 119 eral conference last February for del- been made room for a variety of stanc- Shawn Weston Graphic Designer █ 132 egates to consider a variety of options es, believing we all have a place at the table. But the problem is, everybody has multimedia in dealing with LGBTQ people in the Stephen Mobley Social Media Director █ 123 denomination. The two main propos- a place except for certain people. I don’t Brian Kennedy Video Producer als were the One Church Plan, which believe the Gospel calls us to break Israel Luna Video Producer/DVtv host would have abolished rules forbidding apart the body of Christ, but it definite- Brad Pritchett DVtv Host Brandi Amara Skyy DVtv Host the ordination of LGBTQ ministers and ly calls us to love and respect all people Regina Lyn forbidding ministers from performing and not allow there to be harm, to con- same-sex weddings, and the Tradition- tinue to be harm, to some.” circulation Linda Depriter Circulation Director █ 120 al Plan, which left those restrictions in While there is a “very complex poli- place and reversed other progress. ty” in the United Methodist Church that founders Although the majority of U.S. dele- makes the process more complex than Robert Moore █ Don Ritz gates were in favor of the One Church most people realize, Soper said she be- affiliations/memberships Plan, a cadre of U.S. conservatives lieves “this protocol takes us one more Associated Press - Associate Member joined with the African and Filipino step towards the church that Northaven National Gay and Lesbian Journalists Association Certified LGBT Business Enterprise delegates to approve the Traditional has always been.” Founding Member - North Texas GLBT Chamber Plan by a slim 54-vote margin. Folkerth said he believes the protocol Founding Member - National LGBT Media Association That vote, Soper said this week, “was announced last week “could provide a devasting for Northaven. Northaven roadmap for the church to separate in a has been on the frontlines of the battle way that would be extremely helpful in for equality and inclusion in the UMC the long run, allow for a separation, and for a long time. We opened our doors prevent a potentially endless debate [to the LGBTQ community] in the early about “stuff.” But, as with divorce, will 1990s and became a reconciling congre- the ‘sides’ involved here decide that gation in 1998.” this is the best path and move forward? Northaven UMC was, in fact, the sec- That remains to be seen.” ond church in Dallas County to become As for Kessler Park UMC, Folkerth a reconciling congregation. The first said, “our church will continue its min- was St. Stephen UMC in Mesquite. istries as our own social witness. Our The protocol proposed last Friday, congregation is fully committed to the Jan. 3, would allow the conservative full inclusion of the LGBTQ commu- wing of the UMC to “move toward their nity. Our Church Council has a strong own denomination, which is what they statement on hosting same sex wed- have been proposing for years, while dings, and I have performed them in the progressive and moderates stay in the past, and most definitely will in the

a post-United Methodist denomina- future.” █

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Ferber, Hardy Haberman, Scott Huffman, Lisa Keen, Mark War is looming, thanks to Lowry, Joey Moreno, Cassie Nova, Josh Robbins, Mikey Rox, plans to Howard Lewis Russell, James Russell, Trump’s selfishness ban trans- Terri Schlichenmeyer, Leslie McMurray, Mathew Shaw, gender Brandi Amara Skyy, Mark Stokes, Jef Tingley, Casey Williams y the time you read this, the U.S. people Photographers: Chuck Marcelo, Cassie Quinn Intern: John McClanahan may already be at war with Iran, from serv- B and/or World War III may have ing: “I think I’m doing a lot of people a advertising begun — because we have the dumbest, favor by coming out and just saying it. Chad Mantooth Advertising Director █ 131 most impulsive and most selfish presi- As you know, it’s been a very complicat- Nicholas Gonzalez Advertising Account Rep. █ 115 Stephen Mobley MarketPlace Sales █ 123 dent in the history of America. ed issue for the military. It’s been a very National Advertising Representative Happy New Year. confusing issue for the military. And I Rivendell Media Inc. 908-232-2021 It’s hard to understate how we are think I’m doing the military a great fa- deep into Trump Presidency: Worst Case vor.” art If Trump really wanted to do a lot of Kevin Thomas Art Director █ 119 Scenario, a movie that most of us never Shawn Weston Graphic Designer █ 132 wanted to see but are now trapped in- people a favor, he would resign. That side of against our will. Trump has been said, he, in fact, was not doing the mili- multimedia tary a favor, as he apparently didn’t even Sadly, he will not be the last; 2019 was Stephen Mobley Social Media Director █ 123 impeached, and he’s very mad about be- Brian Kennedy Video Producer ing held responsible for his actions, be- run the transgender ban by the Pentagon a particularly awful year for transgender Israel Luna Video Producer/DVtv host cause he’s not used to that. before tweeting about it. people. Brad Pritchett DVtv Host And so, he’s starting a war with all the As Clymer points out, Trump has nev- When asked about the increase in vio- Brandi Amara Skyy DVtv Host Regina Lyn planning, care and expertise of a toddler er served in the military. He lied about lence against trans people, Roberts said, throwing himself to the floor in Target having bone spurs to get out of serving. “What’s going on is the result of several circulation because he’s tired and wants to go home His oldest sons, as much as they love years of anti-trans rhetoric that has been Linda Depriter Circulation Director █ 120 RIGHT NOW! guns and killing, have also not served spread by not only the Trump adminis- founders Charlotte Clymer put it best on the in the military. Nor have his daughters. tration but by trans-exclusionary radical Robert Moore █ Don Ritz day Trump ordered the assassination His youngest son probably won’t, either, feminists, also the Republican Party at affiliations/memberships of an Iranian leader in between rounds even if Trump leads us into WWIII, be- the national, local and state level. 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01.10.20 █ dallasvoice 13 LIFE+STYLE year in review Tube Justice dominated the role of TV in 2019

Above, Christina Applegate’s performance in ‘Dead to Me’ was just one of the excellent draws of this astonishing series. Opposite page: In ‘Watchmen,’ the line between hero and villain is brilliantly blurred. ARNOLD WAYNE JONES | Executive Editor figured prominently on television. (One if familiar. These specials are usual- and Alan Arkin as his fretful friend, was [email protected] show I left off the list that most proves ly funny, of course, but this one set a a study in great comedic acting with the point? The impeachment hearings.) different bar: Not only was the master heart underneath. he landscape of television is Because of its domination of content, of ceremonies an out gay man (Sean 10. Tales of the City (Netflix). The nothing like it used to be. For Netflix figures prominently on the list, Hayes), but one of the panelists was the return to Barbary Lane — our fourth T much of the 20th century, TV as does HBO (which is still the prestige first-ever trans roasters on the dais, Cait- go-round — ended up being unusually was viewed on three or four broadcast channel). Because there’s so much out lyn Jenner. The show proved that you satisfying and a reminder of what drew network, with syndication as a backstop there, I went ahead and made a top 15 can make fun of queer folks mercilessly, us in originally. and some premium cable channels for (17 titles including ties, plus some hon- humorously and without malice. That’s 9 (tie). The Politician (Netflix)/The prestige. Now, we still have HBO — and orable mentions). Seek these out, if you the essence of equal treatment. Act (Hulu). These two shows both networks, of course — but streaming haven’t already. 13. Leaving Neverland (HBO). Of the addressed the strange phenomenon services (Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, You- two incendiary musician-abuse docu- of Munchausen syndrome by proxy Tube and recently Disney+ and Apple, 15 (tie). Fyre: The Greatest Festival mentaries this year (the other being Sur- (caregivers faking the serious illnesses even Facebook) throw tons of money That Never Happened (Netflix)/Fyre viving R. Kelly), this one was the more of their charges) in entirely different but at piping original episodic content into Fraud (Hulu). These two documentaries thoughtful and insidious of the two, equally compelling ways. For The Politi- our brains. That’s one reason I don’t about the same event — the much- creating an unmistakable sense of dread cian, content king Ryan Murphy turned linger on older TV shows that still hold hyped but disastrous concert planned in while convincing us about the worst of a satire of a queer high school candidate up but new shows that debuted (if a the Caribbean — came out within days what we always suspected. for student body president (Ben Platt) series, with at least two episodes) from of each other (one on Netflix, one on 12. Shrill (Hulu). A quick six half- into a metaphor for the wider society of November 2018 through October 2019 Hulu) but approached the subject matter hour episodes, and it deals with abor- cancel culture, memes and superficiality, on any platform (including podcasts). differently. Netflix’s Fyre was slightly tion, shame sex, body image, online while The Act told the true story of a girl What stood out the most in 2019 more informative and wide-ranging, but trolls, obnoxious bosses, family dy- who murdered her mother after years of seemed to be the idea of justice as a as a twofer, they paint an astonishing namics… all with Aidy Bryant’s perky being made an invalid. driving concept in our popular con- portrait of corruption, greed, hubris and smarts. 8. When They See Us (Netflix). Ava sciousness: From scam artists who social media fails. 11. The Kominsky Method (Netflix). DuVernay’s essay on the Central Park finally got their due to victims finally 14. Roast of Alec Baldwin (Comedy Geriatric comedy has been a thing since Five, young black boys who spent being believed to truth finally coming Central). You could say this is part of a The Golden Girls, but this one, with Mi- decades in prison for a crime they didn’t to light, the role of the arc of history series, but get over it — each is unique chael Douglas as an ageing acting coach commit (while a real estate developer

14 dallasvoice.com █ 01.10.20 named Donald Trump lobbied for them make The Walking Dead look like Sesame to be executed despite the absence of Street — but also a remarkable true the death penalty) is a grim, powerful story of quiet heroism, noisy incompe- portrait of injustice. tence, misguided patriotism and bu- 7. Fosse/Verdon (FX). Michelle reaucratic idiocy, but ultimately a story Williams and Sam Rockwell entirely of inspiration and the cost of survival in inhabited their characters — Broadway the nuclear age without being didactic. legend Gwen Verdon and her famed 2. What We Do in the Shadows (FX). husband, choreographer/director/ The quasi-documentary TV trope (The narcissist Bob Fosse — so persuasively, Office, Parks and Rec, Modern Family, across decades, that you couldn’t turn etc.) has been overused, but it finds life away. A must-watch for fans of theater for one more time in this dark comedy and film history, as well as the costs of about Old World vampires living in the creative process. America who have become so lazy, 6. Watchmen (HBO). Much like West- they haven’t conquered the continent world, HBO’s other prestige fantastical as they were tasked … a century ago. drama without dragons, this is not an Droll, both subtle and slapsticky, its adaptation of the notorious comic book creative mastermind, Taika Waititi, was series about an alternate history of the also responsible for the film Jojo Rabbit, U.S. but a furtherance of its premise: making 2019 the Year of Waititi. What happens when the good guys 1. Dead to Me (Netflix). A genera- become bad guys? When is fascism an tion of TV operated on the principle of element of survival? And how big is too promising the impossible in the pilot and Alan Arkin as his fretful friend, was big in the corporate world? Thoughtful, and continually trying to bring audi- a study in great comedic acting with surprising and unsettling, it’s a slow- ences back with cliffhangers and crazy heart underneath. burn series that pays off. twists: Lost, Alias, Desperate Housewives, 10. Tales of the City (Netflix). The 5. Unbelievable (Netflix). Although American Horror Story, The Blacklist, and return to Barbary Lane — our fourth it got off to a slow start, this miniseries too many more to count. But no show go-round — ended up being unusually about the true case of a serial rapist as has ever fulfilled that promise more satisfying and a reminder of what drew seen through the eyes of his first victim addictively and artistically than this us in originally. — a young woman (Kaitlyn Dever) comedy-drama about a new widow 9 (tie). The Politician (Netflix)/The pressured by lazy cops into recanting (Christina Applegate) coping with the Act (Hulu). These two shows both her story and two subsequent detectives death of her husband with the help of a addressed the strange phenomenon (Merritt Wever and Toni Collette) who recent friend (Linda Cardellini). The first of Munchausen syndrome by proxy eventually put the pieces together — episode alone had two jaw-dropping (caregivers faking the serious illnesses was a meticulous crime procedural that reveals, and every subsequent episode of their charges) in entirely different but avoided cliches while showing how continued to surprise, all while drawing equally compelling ways. For The Politi- blind alleys and lucky breaks make the us in with complex portraits of grief, cian, content king Ryan Murphy turned dogged pursuant of “truth” so elusive. honesty, ambivalence and the pain of a satire of a queer high school candidate 4. My Favorite Shapes by Julio Torres secrecy — beautifully acted, written and for student body president (Ben Platt) (HBO). This expressionist standup shot. Dead to Me was the most unforget- into a metaphor for the wider society of special from the quirky, queer writer-co- table TV experience of 2019. cancel culture, memes and superficiality, median is not just funny but intelligent while The Act told the true story of a girl and charming, all while being its own Honorable mention: The Inventor who murdered her mother after years of thing — like a TEDTalk for forest elves (HBO). The Weekly (FX). Russian Doll being made an invalid. from Alpha Centauri. (Netflix). Wanda Sykes: Not Normal 8. When They See Us (Netflix). Ava 3. Chernobyl (HBO). One of the hard- (Netflix). Emergence (ABC). Bonding DuVernay’s essay on the Central Park est shows to watch this year (I put it off (Netflix). Special (Netflix). Escape at Five, young black boys who spent for months) was also one I couldn’t stop Dannemora (Showtime). The Loudest decades in prison for a crime they didn’t watching. It was as dour and saddening Voice (Showtime). Abducted in Plain commit (while a real estate developer as I expected — there are scenes that Sight (Netflix). █

01.10.20 █ dallasvoice 15 Dining LIFE+STYLE Top tables year in review Celebrating Dallas’ banner foodie year

ARNOLD WAYNE JONES | Executive Editor Old East Dallas that wowed everybody. [email protected] It is not on my 2019 “best of” list, of course — that’s because I put it as the 019 was, without question, a top restaurant (casual) of 2018, months landmark year in the North Texas before anyone else. (Ah, the benefits 2 food scene but also a diffuse one. running your list at the beginning of The market seems to have hit a satura- the year after everyone else! Glad y’all tion point of restaurants; the competi- came around and agreed with me!) tion has become fierce, even as it has Khao remains one of the most mem- expanded. Some notable places, includ- orable dining spots in recent years, but ing Stephan Pyles’ two flagships (Flora other eateries opening between late-fall Street Cafe and Fauna) shuttered just 2018 and last October or so also figured recently. But diversity is not always the onto my Top Tables roundup of culi- watchword where growth is involved. nary highlights divided once again into We still seem to embrace many familiar “casual” and “event” categories. (Some themes (steakhouses and barbecue, late entries, including Curtis Stone’s Tex-Mex and tacos), both as consumers Georgie, Matt McCallister’s Commons and critics. Club, Nick Badovinus’ Desert Racer, Maybe that’s why one of the standout Uno Immanivong’s Red Stix, Omar restaurants on the year was Khao Noo- Flores’ Muchacho, plus Ellie’s, Maple Wagyu at Nosh Bistro. (Photos by Arnold Wayne Jones/Dallas Voice) dle Shop, a Laoatian street-food dive in Bacon, Queso Beso, Bar Charles and

16 dallasvoice.com █ 01.10.20 even the relaunch of Fauna, will be and cocktail program is equally adroit, considered next year.) making Homewood, with the closure of The Grape, the new preeminent “date Event Restaurant of the Year: night” or romantic occasion restaurant. Nosh Bistro (Preston Hollow) (4002 Oak Lawn Ave. HomewoodDal- The opening of Nosh was “event” las.com.) dining in every sense of the word — the 3. Salaryman (Bishop Arts, casual). return to Dallas of storied chef Avner 2019 was peppered with Asian-themed Samuel, the reinvention of one of his restaurants (several on this list), but the signature restaurants of the past and standout was Salaryman, chef Justin most of all the evolution of his culinary Holt’s tribute to the Japanese white col- legerdemain. You could probably claim lar worker. Affordable, effortless, with that new chefs innovate, but older chefs flavorful ramen and yakitori (skewered refine, and refinement is the key term that makes Nosh soar. Samuel includes chicken), and little else. In Tokyo, a New American ideas, plus his com- salaryman is loyal to his company; you fort zone of French technique, but he feel that loyalty here, not just from the incorporates Indian, Mediterranean and kitchen, but toward it. (286 N. Bishop especially Middle Eastern flavor profiles Ave., SalarymanOakCliff.com.) in exploring an amalgam of concepts in a cohesive way. The vibe in the restau- rant exudes a surprisingly welcoming aura; it could be stuffy (the price points can justify it), but it feels like Samuel is having fun, and we are his playdates. (8611 Hillcrest Road, NoshBistroDallas. com.)

Casual Restaurant of the Year: Beverley’s (Uptown) I don’t know if it’s fair to say Bev- erley’s defies expectations, because I wasn’t sure what to expect in the first place. Rather, it impresses you with its eclectic style — on the plate, and in the space. Like a Parisian bistro, the clientele runs the gamut, and the menu, while not huge, touches on comforting favorites delivered with vigor: An ahi nicoise that explodes with freshness, color and creative elements (olives, haricot vert, pickled onion); dry-aged The Henry meatball appetizer; for brunch, French 4. The Henry (The Union, casual). toast made from challah bread. Every- thing about this place sings that a meal I’ll admit, it took me a while to warm is to be savored, shared, celebrated. up to The Henry — three visits before You’re happy here. (3215 N. Fitzhugh I finally grooved to what the kitchen is Ave., BeverleysDallas.com.) trying to do. A huge but homey style seems to focus on cocktails and socializ- The Rest ing, but delve into the menu and you’ll 2. Homewood (Uptown; event). revel in familiar items tweaked just so: “Farm to table,” “seasonal ingredients” Blistered shishitos dipped in umami and “locally sourced” are familiar sauce, Norwegian salmon capped by a watchwords in contemporary dining soft fried egg, tender Korean skirt steak circles, but you really “believe it here at” with Asian accents, even the modest chef Matt McCallister’s cozy but sophis- club sandwich, so well executed as to ticated craft kitchen. You pay for such remind you why it’s still around. This care, but there’s value to be had: Foie is Americana cuisine with gourmet gras au torchon and grilled octopus dis- touches, like an elevated gastropub. I tinguish its fine-dining bona fides, but was finally won over. (2301 N. Akard St, even homey-seeming items like “roast- TheHenryRestaurant.com.) ed chicken” are elevated in presentation 5. Tulum (Uptown, casual). The line and accompaniment (medallions of between fine dining and casual is never delicata winter squash topped with blurrier than at this Oak Lawn gem pumpkin seeds and puree). The wine █ TABLES Page 19

01.10.20 █ dallasvoice 17 Auto LIFE+STYLE Charged up in 2019 year in review 9 influential EVs that set the tone for last year … and beyond

Mercedes EQS. per charge and dispatch 0–60 mph in see 239 miles between charges. A 480v all-wheel-drive take it 234 miles per CASEY WILLIAMS | Auto Reviewer under 4 seconds. Mustang styling cues fast charger adds 100 miles range in charge and kick it from 0-60 mph in 4.5 [email protected] include the angry front facia, swooping 30 minutes. Inside, the little crossover seconds. Recharges to 80 percent in 40 hood and wide rump with triple-barrel can be loaded with a wireless phone minutes (commercial charger). Prices e drove some, saw some and taillamps. Wireless phone charging and charger, Harman Kardon audio, heated/ start around $70,000. dreamed about many more. navigation come standard. Check the ventilated seats and all the latest safety Rivian R1T. It travels 400 miles W They’re the most influential 15.5-in. touchscreen and panoramic tech. Prices rise from $38,500. without gasoline, runs 0–60 mph in electric vehicles we met during 2019. If glass roof. Smartphones become keys. Jaguar I-Pace. It’s fabulously sexy, 3 seconds, and grilles dinner. It’s the you want to get a hint at what you’ll be Prices will start under $45,000 when swift and nearly silent. Its compact all-electric Rivian pickup and SUV. A driving over the next decade, these sexy sales begin in late 2020. crossover profile is accented by Jag- unique skateboard chassis contains electrics point the way. Kia Niro. Kia’s anti-Prius baby uar’s trademark pouncing fenders over batteries, height-adjustable air sus- crossover goes electric. With double the 20-in. wheels. Interiors are lavished pension and electric motors to drive it. Ford Mustang Mach E. Ford shakes power of the hybrid version, it can zip with wood, leather, full-length sun- Luggage stores beneath the hood and Mustang traditionalists with an all-elec- through traffic with a silent whoosh roof, Meridian audio, Wi-Fi and glassy inside a full-width tunnel, from where tric crossover that can travel 300 miles propelled by its batteries. Drive easy to flatscreens. Lithium-ion batteries and █ CHARGED Page 20

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(coincidentally, in the same space the plainly in a cardboard boat (“ka-tip” is old Nosh occupied), easily one of my actually the name of the woven bamboo favorite places to just hang for happy basket Thai food traditionally comes hour cocktails or feast on sophisticated in), a fact that belies the care of their dishes with a coastal Mexico flair. A execution. (1011 S. Pearl Expressway, ste. goat cheese chile relleno made not with 190, KaTipThaiDallas.com.) a spacious poblano pepper, but rather 9. Jia Modern Chinese (Preston button-like pepperdews, delicately Hollow; depends). You don’t have to stuffed and doused in a beautiful, rich spend much money at Jia to feel like fresno sauce? Inspired. Add a side of you’re having a special meal: The seared panela cheese with guac, a juicy Chinese red and lacquer finishes could grilled chicken breast and enchilada, come across as cliches, but they don’t finish it up with a creamy flan? This is really, they just add a Zen soothingness. the new Mex-Mex place I keep coming And Dallas, ever in need of quality back to. (4216 Oak Lawn Ave., TheTulum- Chinese food, benefits from its au- Experience.com.) Local Yocal thentic Szechuan dishes, including the 6. Paradiso. More than any other spot 7. Local Yocal (McKinney, casual). sweet glaze on the ribs and the extrav- signature kung pao chicken and silken on this list, Paradiso seems an outlier: If you’re gonna take a road trip up agance of the over-the-top Hamilton tofu dishes. (8411 Preston Road, ste. 132, Hard to classify culinarily and style- to McKinney for a meal, it had better wagyu burger topped with sausage, JiaModernChinese.com.) wise, but enticing nonetheless, with its be worth it, and my, yes, Local Yocal jalapenos, cheese and more make this 10 (tie). Trompo (Bishop Arts, casual) artsy decor, organic energy (an outdoor definitely is. A Tillamook red-pepper a protein palace. (350 E. Louisiana St., and Tacos Mariachi (Lower Greenville, garden that’s part playground, part fan- “pimento” cheese dip — probably the McKinney, LocalYocalBBQandGrill.com.) casual). Both of these already-estab- cy picnic) and limited but well-executed best I’ve had locally — set the tone, but 8. Ka-Tip (Farmers Market, casual). lished taco joints opened follow-up lo- dishes along the lines of pasta, pizza didn’t have to carry the full load. The Probably the casualest of the casuals cations last year, tweaking their menus and proteins like cod and steak frites. In mark of the best barbecue is always that (not counting the taquerias), this tiny and decor and essentially reminding a different mood, I might call it unfo- a sauce should add to but not define the counter-service Thai street food store- current fans, and luring new one, cused, but the overall tone is so inviting tender smokiness of the protein. I didn’t front specializes in Issan-region cuisine with their subtle progressions in style. and the food so good it works. (308 N. employ any extra sauce here, savoring celebrated with enviable simplicity and (Trompo, 407 W. 10th St., ste. 140; Tacos

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Thursday 01.16 – Hello, Dolly!, which brought her to Dallas’ Fair Park Music Hall. Ironic, then, that Buckley isn’t still with Sunday 01.19 Tuesday 01.14 — the show when it settles into Bass Hall this week, but the actress now in the role, Carolee Carmello, is Uptown Players once again does Sunday 01.19 a powerhouse in her own right. If you missed it last Broadway their way year, don’t lose out on the opportunity to see this The gaycentric theater company Uptown Players’ big award-winning revival. Well, ‘Hello, Dolly!’ fundraiser each season is Welcome to Bass Hall DEETS: Bass Performance Hall, Broadway Our Way, a revue of Last summer, Fort Worth girl Betty Buckley went on 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth. showtunes, performed by some her first-ever national tour as the title character in BassHall.com. of the top talent in the area. The kicker is, the songs sung by the men were written for women, like Evita and Sunday in the Park with and vice versa. That’s the kind Friday 01.17 George. He’s also familiar to local stages of gender-bending switcheroo for his concert appearances, the newest we can get behind, especially of which takes place this week when he when the talent pool includes Mandy Patinkin returns returns to the Eisemann. Patinkin will co-directors B.J. Cleveland and to North Texas for perform his show Diaries, lending his Jeremy Dumont and a cast of one-night-only concert passionate interpretation to songs by the greats. likes of Randy Newman, Rufus Wainwright You may know Mandy Patinkin for and, of course, Steven Sondheim. DEETS: Kalita Humphreys his dramatic roles on TV shows like Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. Homeland, or his comic chops in movies DEETS: Eisemann Center for UptownPlayers.org. like The Princess Bride, but theater Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Drive, queens think first of him as the Tony Richardson. 7:30 p.m. Award-winning star of Broadway musicals EisemannCenter.com.

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Blue Man Group settles in at the Winspear for five days starting Jan. 15.

THEATER WEEK Hello, Dolly! The national tour of the Tony THEATER Award-winning revival returns to North Ada and the Engine. Regional premiere of Texas, this time at Bass Performance Hall, Lauren Gunderson’s play about the real-life 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth. Jan 14–19. woman, daughter of Lord Byron, who in the BassHall.com. mid-19th century pioneered the first computer. Stage West, 821 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth. Through Feb. 9. StageWest.org. WEDNESDAY 01.15 THEATER The Color of Death! Pegasus Theatre, known Blue Man Group. Winspear Opera House, for its In Living Black & White plays, goes 2403 Flora St. Jan. 15–19. ATTPAC.org outside the box for this first-ever three-act comedy spoof, in which the second act is in full color. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts, THURSDAY 01.16 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. Through THEATER Jan. 19. PegasusTheatre.org. Broadway Our Way. Uptown Players’ annual fundraiser and revue, which previews the The Color Purple. Final weekend. Winspear upcoming season and also accumulates local Opera House, 2403 Flora St. ATTPAC.org talent to sing and dance and make you laugh. Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Pride and Prejudice. Shakespeare Dallas Blvd. Jan. 16–19. UptownPlayers.org. presents this adaptation of the Austen novel. Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St. Slide By a premiere written by Thomas Ward. Jan. 11–19. ShakespeareDallas.org. Part of the Elevator Project. Presented by Jack Nice. Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St. Jan. 16–26. Puffs! Imprint Theatreworks opens its ATTPAC.org. third season with this comedy for Harry Potter fans. Stomping Ground Comedy, this week’s solution 1350 Manufacturing St. Jan. 9–25. ImprintTheatreworks.org. FRIDAY 01.10 COMMUNITY DFW Pride Happy Hour. Monthly LGBT mixer sponsored by the LGBT Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Crab House Seafood and Oyster Bar, 2508 Maple Ave. 5:30–7 p.m. TUESDAY 01.14 FILM Belle de Jour. One of Catherine Deneuve’s iconic performances, as a frigid housewife who becomes a prostitute. Directed by Luis Bunuel. Screens as part of the Tuesday Big Movie New Classic Series, which now includes a matinee. Landmark’s Magnolia Theatre in the West Village, 3699 McKinney Ave. █ browse █ submit Screens at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For a more complete Community To submit an item for inclusion in Calendar online, visit the Community Calendar, visit Tinyurl.com/dvevents. Tinyurl.com/dvevents.

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’Tis barely mid-January, your resolutions are already fucked, the teens are over, the ‘20s here and, girlene, it’s lookin’ to be some more long, leapin’ bitch whore of a year. I feel for you, bois: Happy I am — as you are — for the teens to be over and done with (just the thought of us all itching to enjoy one more extra day added onto this already anx- iety-addling election year has me yearning to leap right back under the covers of 2019’s devil-you-know). Before 2020’s quagmire of the unknown sucks us in too deeply, why don’t we cast one final last glance over our shoulders (salt pillars’ risk, be damned!) and test what doozies we gaily remember from last year’s yellow-brick-road-trip down ously lethal gas, oxygen, happened to be Memory Lane. That’s right, kidz, it’s pop identified as, surprisingly, the actual “air” quiz time! Fear not, though, sweet read- human beings breathe to survive? a. April ers, about taxing those still-hungover gray Fool’s; b. The month of August; c. Festivus; cells too hard; if you’d rather cheat (and, d. Feb. 29. duh, who the hell wouldn’t?) then, by all 4. How many participants — individual means, feel perfectly free to head straight gender and sexual persuasions aside — to the bottom of this page where, for your does an “official” gangbang require? A. 3; b. brain-fried convenience, the answers aren’t 5; c. 10; d. 12. even listed upside down. Let’s wave good 5. Exactly how long is a minimum to call riddance to 2019’s bad rubbish, and all get something a “long-term” relationship? a. drag-queen-dramatic right to it, shall we? Three months; b. The minute one is no lon- 1. What’s the biggest-selling, most copied ger “single” on Facebook; c. Two years; d. dress in all of Hollywood motion picture Until you’re both on your third bottle of Ta- history? a. Elizabeth Taylor’s cinch-waisted/ basco purchased together; until each of you knee-length, white silk chiffon V-neck cock- are able to echoingly pass one another in a tail dress from 1958’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof; hallway with the walking farts sans even a b. Marilyn Monroe’s pleated, ivory “subway” whiff of mutually mortifying embarrassment showstopper from 1955’s The Seven Year given to it; until long silences when facing Itch; c. Joan Crawford’s organdy chiffon, one another opposite a table in a restaurant white-ruffled/whipped-cream confection are no longer remotely uncomfortable. (concocted by MGM’s legendary Adrian) 6. With adult novelty items now available from 1932’s Letty Lynton; d. Vivien Leigh’s everywhere from Walmart to Amazon to moss-green, tasseled “portieres” gown from Toys-R-Us, and with plain vanilla sex more 1939’s Gone with the Wind. quaintly G-rated these days in our brave 2. Call it a curse or a blessing, but only new underworld than even the adventures of one out of every 5.5 million men is born with Ken & Skipper on the down low at Barbie’s diphallia (with Noah rumored to be the most Malibu Dreamhouse, all beggars the ques- famous example). A man with diphallia has tion of what really is today’s behind-closed- what? a. Reverse blood flow circulation; b. doors’ mantra for Millennials, as personified route — to early June at the Three-Miles- been assassinated in office — Two penises; c. A tail; d. Webbed fingers via the perv-extreme “Dr. Sado” line of MEO From-Stardom, Texas State Fairgrounds’ Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley and Kennedy and toes. Germany sex toys? a. Sex without pain is location? a. September’s Cedar Springs’ pa- — what singular, standout factor did they all 3. When did these following global like food without taste; b. A slave minus its rade always created too much road trash; b. share in common? a. All were assassinated game-changers all take place: WWI began; master is worthless as a rosebud minus its Roadside construction along Cedar Springs in broad daylight; b. All were shot from be- WWII ended; the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius fist; c. If you need a “safe” word, the gag’s had become an impediment for waving hind; c. All died instantaneously; d. All four buried (for future archeological posterity) the too small; d. Love can hurt so beautifully — around rainbow flags; c. All roads lead to were elected on a year ending in zero. thriving Italian coastal towns of Herculane- be sure to hide the key! Trammell Crow; d. A road less tawdry is a And here, m’dears, are the answers! 1: C; um and Pompeii; Martin Luther King Jr. de- 7. The same number of men are truly purer place for engendering good Christian 2: B; 3: B; 4: B; 5: D; 6: A; 7: C; 8: C; 9: D; livered his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech; straight as are truly gay: What precise per- values. 10: D. President Richard Milhous Nixon resigned centage number is that? a. 1 percent; b. 5 9. What are the names of Dear How- Howard doesn’t usually ask the questions, the American presidency; the first Model T percent; c. 10 percent; d. 50 percent. ard’s two beloved, orange-furred, geriatric he answers them (hence the name of the (Tin Lizzie) rolled off Ford’s assembly line; 8. In a move tantamount to Lady Gaga housecats, ages 19 and 15, respectively? column), so send your inquiry — about love, Princess Diana died; international air service tossing away stardom to become Darlene a. Tangerine & Kumquat; b. Carrot Top & sex, kink, etiquette, queer history or garden- began; the phonograph was invented; Lewis Love, what was the official explanation given Ginger Grant; c. 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