,, EEqquuaalliittyy--ssttyyllee LLoovvee Fundraiser benefits Equality Texas by James Russell, Page 8 2 dallasvoice.com █ 02.02.18 toc02.02.18 | Volume 34 | Issue 39 11 headlines █ TEXAS NEWS 8 The event benefits Equality Texas 9 Responses to State of the Union 11 H&R Block responds to discrimination █ LIFE+STYLE 14 Dan Levy talks Schitt 17 Author explores marriage, equality 18 New Wrangler still has a wild side 14 20 Kruger shines ‘In the Fade’ █ ON THE COVER Equality Texas CEO Chuck Smith. Photo by Tammye Nash; design by Kevin Thomas departments 18 6 The Gay Agenda 21 Best Bets 8 News 24 Cassie Nova 12 CommUNITY 26 Scene 14 Life+Style 28 MarketPlace FREE VALENTINE PRESENT Make-A-Buy & Pick-A-Kiss Feb.8-14 Limits Apply Smashing High Prices! Dallas Garland Fort Worth Plano Arlington Austin The Largest Selection of Cabinets, Doors, Vanities and Tubs in the DFW Area Save 40% - 60% 2610 West Miller Rd • Garland • 972-926-0100 5832 E. 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It’s been a year and half Interviews will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. since Leann Berry — possibly North Texas’ most for part-time/seasonal positions during the eight respected bartender and mixologist, especially weekends of the 2018 festival, which runs Satur- known for her facility with spicy tequila drinks days, Sundays and Memorial Day Monday from — left as bar manager at Uptown’s Komali. And April 7 through May 28, as well as Student Days chef Anastacia Quinones — AQ to her friends, on Tuesday, May 22. who got her chops at Komali before an extended JOIN US Details and applications are available online at stint at the now-defunct Kitchen LTO, as well SRFestival.com. leading the team as Oddfellows — has longed to — Tammye Nash For an event of work with former colleague Berry and personal hero Greene. Great Friends, Food In other words, these three power women, Gonzalez kicks off campaign ! known for their bold flavors on the plate, in the With just a month to go until the primary that and Celebration glass and in the room, have been itching to form will determine who will represent House District a triumvirate and foodies across North Texas 104, Jessica Gonzalez kicked off her campaign Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 welcome it. Wednesday night, Jan. 31, to unseat Rep Rober- 8pm-11pm So now, it’s happening. to Alonzo. Greene, Quinones and Berry are taking over Gonzalez was surrounded by a group of -7 For Parties the restaurant Cedar Social in the popular supporters that included the Dallas City Council’s Acclaimed DJ Four Amigos — Scott Griggs, Philip Kingston, 150 Turtle Creek Blvd. #107 Lamar Street entertainment district just south Jennifer Miller! of Downtown. They finalized the purchase and Adam Medrano and Omar Narvaez. Dallas, Tx 75207 have already closed the restaurant down while Gonzalez said she would stand up for Demo- a remodel — of the space and of the menu and cratic values and wanted to serve this particular Hosted by: bar — takes place. But it won’t be for long. Berry district, because it was where she grew up. tells me they have set Valentine’s Day as the — David Taffet target date for the opening. Expect a lot of Mexican-inspired food (AQ is Crosby, Etheridge to perform first-generation American; Greene was born in Mexico) as well as some interesting drink options for East Texas candidate which will, of course, include margaritas. David Crosby and Melissa Etheridge will The name will remain and the redo with enliven perform at Scout Bar near Houston on Feb. 5 Advanced Tickets Alavilable the space. Then things will open anew within in a fundraiser for Democratic Congressional about two weeks. candidate Dayna Steele. 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Holiday Party, her in Fair Park, at Magnolia Lounge, Novice project, Sat- 1121 First Ave. Tickets are $27 urday at Dallas Eagle. FEBRUARY • Feb. 6: DFW LGBT Grief Support See listings and parking is free. All proceeds • Feb. 3: Mardi Gras Group for details. will benefit a charitable organization in Viva Dallas Burlesque presents For people who have lost a same-sex North Texas This is an adult-only event. Mardi Gras with beads, booze, spouse at 6:45 p.m. at Oak Lawn Branch For information visit kings day cake, and burlesque hosted by Library, 4100 Cedar Springs Road. Facebook.com/GarzaProductionsDFW. Patti Le Plae Safe. From 8-11 p.m. at 1350 Manufacturing St. #120. • Feb. 6: Outlast Youth: • March 4: The Women’s 2018 Vision & Equip Chorus of Dallas • Feb. 3: Dynamic Duets 6 Discussion of where Outlast Youth is TWCD performs with TWU and DISD United Court of the Lone Star Empire headed, what resources are available to singers at 7:30 p.m. at City Performance presents Dynamic Duets 6 benefiting address LGBT youth homelessness and Hall, 2520 Flora St. TWCD.org. AIDS Interfaith Network. From 6-10 p.m. how to get involved from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Dallas Eagle, 5740 Maple Ave. at Promise House, 224. W. Page Ave. • Feb. 3: Firedancers • Feb. 8: PFLAG Dallas Soup’R Bowl Cook-Off PFLAG meets the second Thursday Delicious chilis, soups, stews, chowders, of every month from 7-9 p.m. at and anything you can serve from a Northaven United Methodist Church, • Feb. 10: Aroused Pageant, hosted by Asia O’Hara at crockpot and eat with a spoon from 11211 Preston Road. 972-849-0383. Impulse Group Dallas presented The Rose Room in S4, 3911 2-4 p.m. The Hidden Door, [email protected]. “Aroused — The Art of Safer Sex,” a Cedar Springs Road. Pageant begins at 5025 Bowser Ave. party celebrating Impulse Group Dallas’ 10:30 p.m. Winners and first two runners- • Feb. 9: DFW Pride Happy Hour anniversary and International Condom up will receive cash prizes and more; for • Feb. 3: DFW Sisters Roman Holiday DFW Pride Happy Hour, an LGBT- Day, from 9 p.m.-midnight at Deep Ellum information or to apply as a contestant, Join Sister Addy Rawl aka Randall Brown plus community sponsored by Texas Art Co., 3200 Commerce St., Dallas. Tickets visit CEBADallas.org. for her Novice project for DFW Sisters of Instruments, meets for a special event are $15 in advance, available at Aroused. Perpetual Indulgence featuring DJ C-Rail hosted by Strategic Alliance, the SMU evenbrite.com, and $20 at the door. Rapid • Feb. 17: Gold Medal Gaybingo at 10 p.m. at Dallas Eagle, 5740 Maple Ave. Cox School of Business LGBTQ and HIV testing will be available, and there Monthly fundraiser for Resource allies organization, from 5-8 p.m. at the will be complimentary cocktails. Center takes place from 6-9 p.m. • Feb. 4: Pizza & Politics Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. at the Rose Room at S4, LGBT issues are on the agenda at the YPC For information call 214-768-2516. Includes • Feb. 10: Love Equality 3911 Cedar Springs Road.