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Saturday, May 2, 2015
HOME TEAM
THEATER REVIEW
‘Newsies’ a
tale of the
good guys
vs. a Goliath
Superior interiors
Local design experts share tips for making a big statement in any room
By JAMIE KNODEL
By NANCY CHURNIN
Staff Writer
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Theater Critic
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W
ho wants a ho-hum
home?
Banish boring by introducing
bold color, playful patterns, interesting accents and statementmaking furniture.
Afraid to take a risk? Let our
team of North Texas experts
show you how they add drama to
a home without going overboard.
In Les Misérables, a battle for
rights leads to “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables.” In West Side Story, a rumble leads to tragedy. In the rousing
Newsies on tour at the Winspear
Opera House, “Seize the Day” and
“Brooklyn’s Here” remind us of good
things that can happen when people
join together to fight for change.
The message, which pulses
through the upbeat Tony Awardwinning Alan Menken-Jack Feldman
score, is organic to every move in
Christopher Gattelli’s choreography,
which won the show’s other 2012 Tony
Award.
Individual dancers offer stunning
moments with solo twirls. The moments that elicited roars on Thursday
night, however, were the ones where
the company danced as one — tapping, twirling, defying gravity without
resorting to any tricks beyond youth,
vibrancy and the belief they could
make impossible leaps.
As with Kinky Boots, book writer
Harvey Fierstein wraps a romantic
bow around a compelling message, as
he adapts a movie to the stage. In this
case it’s a 1992 Disney cult classic that
fictionalized a true story. There really
was an 1899 strike by newsies, as boys
who delivered newspapers called
themselves. As in Charles Dickens’
England, 19th century America wasn’t
kind to kids.
Many newsies were orphans living
on the streets, barely eking out
enough to live on by buying and selling newspapers. When publisher
Joseph Pulitzer cut into their meager
earnings by raising the price of his
newspaper, the kids decided to strike.
Dan DeLuca brings charismatic
charm to newsies leader Jack Kelly,
giving a tender turn to a tough guy
who longs to live in a kinder place. He
is protective of those like Crutchie, his
friend with a limp (Zachary Sayle,
who grabs the heart with the new
song introduced for the tour, “Letter
From the Refuge”).
Stephanie Styles injects wit and
determination in what could be a
cliché as a reporter who, like the boys,
has been told all too often what she
can’t do, in her case because she’s a
woman. Her “Watch What Happens”
Melanie Johnson Photography
Begin with
the basics
Abbe Fenimore
Studio Ten 25, Dallas
Abbe Fenimore has never
met a bold pattern or color that
she didn’t like, and mixing
patterns is one of her calling
cards.
It starts with a blank slate,
she says. “I think it is important
to begin with the basics and
build the room off that,”
Fenimore says. “Selecting
neutral fabrics for your main
pieces will allow you to layer
bold color and pattern
easily.”
That approach is ideal for
those who aren’t ready to
embrace a statementmaking wall color or graphic
wallpaper.
“Going bold with fabrics is
a great way to add high
drama,” she says. “Start with
your favorite pattern, and
then bring in one or two
other graphics, florals or
stripes to complete the
look.”
HOME TEAM
Looking up
Welcome to Home Team. Our
group of local experts and savvy
readers will weigh in each month
on a different topic related to
home, design and decor.
This month’s team:
Ashlina Kaposta
Ashlina Kaposta
Interiors, Dallas
Ashlina Kaposta wants you to go
for the gold. Splashing metallic
paint on the ceiling is one of the
Uptown designer’s favorite ways to
add glamour to a space.
“Giving attention to the ceiling is
always necessary,” she says. “It
draws your eye upward and gives a
room a feeling of grandeur.”
Kaposta uses Metallic Gold
from Benjamin Moore, but
be prepared to apply two
coats.
“Metallics on the
ceiling make light
bounce around the
home while at the same
time adding glamour and
opulence,” she says.
■ Joseph Aparicio
of Joseph Aparicio Interiors,
josephaparicio.com
■ Emily Hewett
of A Well Dressed Home,
awelldressedhome.com
■ Abbe Fenimore
of Studio Ten 25,
studioten25.com
■ Ashlina Kaposta
of Ashlina Kaposta Interiors,
thedecorista.com
■ Elaine Williamson-Romero
of Elaine Williamson Designs,
elainewilliamsondesigns.com
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HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER
Gala celebrates shows
Two win trip to New York to compete in national contest
By NANCY CHURNIN
Theater Critic
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Gregory Castillo/Staff Photographer
Colleyville Heritage High School’s cast of Curtains performs during the
DSM High School Musical Theatre Award ceremony on Wednesday.
Scarecrows, kings, ogres, princesses and pirates from a dizzying array of
shows joined hands and sang during
the finale of the fourth annual DSM
High School Musical Theatre Awards
gala presented by Dallas Summer
Musicals at Fair Park Music Hall on
Wednesday night.
Eight of the 65 participating
schools walked off with trophies in 15
categories, with winners increasingly
hard to predict as the evening unfolded.
Mansfield High School took home
four awards, the most of all for Disney’s
Beauty and the Beast. Mansfield’s
Anna Pritchett won best supporting
actress, and Zach Montou scored for
best supporting actor. The school also
carried off honors for both choreography and orchestra.
Yet it was J.J. Pearce that claimed
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Vintage way to
dress up floors
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By VICKI PAYNE
The Charlotte Observer
Drawn to
the dark side
Joseph Aparicio
Joseph Aparicio Interiors,
Dallas
Create a moody,
sophisticated atmosphere by
ditching boring builder’s beige
walls for black.
To keep a room from going
too cold, choose a black paint
with warm undertones, Joseph
Aparicio says. His pick: Black
Fox from Sherwin-Williams,
which he says has the “perfect
balance of modern and
sophisticated but also warm and
I’ve recently rediscovered floor cloths, a refreshing alternative to dress up
your flooring. Let’s face it,
there are just some places
that aren’t suitable for
standard fiber-based rugs.
Floor cloths are about as
vintage as you can get for a
good reason: They are
durable, lie flat on the floor
and can be used indoors as
well as outdoors.
You can use them any
place with high traffic and
where messy spills are
bound to take place. I love
how easy they are to keep
clean and how they can
bring a burst of color and
fun to any space.
Floor cloths, also referred to as oilcloths, come
in a variety of materials.
The original ones were
made out of fabric and
then coated with layers of
oil or wax. Today you will
find floor cloths made out
of vinyl or heavy canvas
coated with varnish or wax.
Canvas cloths shouldn’t
be used outside, where
they may come in direct
contact with moisture.
classic.”
Black walls aren’t just
reserved for modern spaces,
Aparicio says. “Don’t be afraid
to try this color in a traditional
setting.”
Elaine Williamson-Romero
Elaine Williamson Designs,
Dallas
■ Always place them
over a smooth, hard
surface, never carpet or
other plush rugs. If you
are using them in a dining
area or under a table,
place scratch-proof
plastic glides under chair
legs to protect the floor
cloth.
■ Don’t worry about
normal, daily use even in
high-traffic areas. Wear
marks add charm. A
good coat of wax every
couple of years will do
wonders to protect the
design. Everyday spills
and messes can be
cleaned up with soap and
water.
■ Floor cloths are a
smart option for a home’s
summer decor.
Vinyl works great in all
locations.
Spicher and Co. (spicherandco.com) has a wonderful line of vintageinspired vinyl floor cloths
in contemporary and traditional designs.
Keeping ball caps
clean is no sweat
The power
of paper
Lay it down
Tips when using
floor cloths:
Emily Hewett
A Well Dressed Home, Dallas
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marinade.
Heloise
HINTS FROM HELOISE
HELOISE
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Nate Rehlander
Work from the ground up, says Elaine
Williamson-Romero.
“I love to use big, bold, bright rugs,” she says.
Employ them to layer color and character into a room.
“Many feel this bold use of color doesn’t work well with
elegant spaces, but it’s all in how you pull the whole space
together,” the Dallas designer says.
You don’t need bright colors to really make a statement.
Emily Hewett of A Well Dressed Home often relies on
wallpaper to do the trick.
“It’s always fun to use a bold pattern,” the Lake
Highlands designer says. “When doing so, we prefer to
keep the majority of the space clean and neutral, allowing
the adventurous pieces to take center stage.”
HOME CALENDAR
ALL THINGS DERBY: High
Street Antiques will celebrate
the Kentucky Derby with a
variety of events, including a
hat contest, prizes and refreshments. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Two locations: 800 N.
Central Expressway, Plano, and
3407 Trinity Mills Road, Dallas.
SHOP HANDMADE: The Etsy
Dallas Spring Bash will showcase a variety of handmade and
vintage products from local
makers. The annual event will
also offer make-and-take
crafts. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
South Side Event Center at
Gilley’s Dallas, 1135 S. Lamar,
Dallas. handmadebash.com.
CELEBRATING MOMS: The
Container Store is hosting an
event designed to pamper
offered. The event will also
offer ideas to organize cosmetic and beauty collections. Noon
to 3 p.m. The Container Store,
7700 W. Northwest Highway,
Dallas. Free.
HISTORIC HOMES: Homes in
the Fort Worth Fairmount
National Historic District will
open their doors for the 33rd
annual tour. Featured residences will include a fully restored
100-year-old home, a new build
and a work in progress. Noon
to 6 p.m. May 9 and 10. $20. For
details and a list of homes, visit
historicfairmount.com.
Stacy Luecker
Visit this historic Fort Worth home at 2234 Hurley during
the Fairmount Tour of Homes.
mothers and help them get
their vanities organized. Com-
plimentary lash applications
and mini makeovers will be
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Dear Heloise: My two
sons are playing baseball,
and their caps are so sweaty,
stinky and dirty. What’s the
best way to clean them? I
remember reading your
column about cleaning
them and don’t want to
make a mistake. The boys
just love the hats.
Pam T., via email
I hear you, and who can
blame them? These sports
caps serve a multitude of
purposes. They can help
keep the sun out of your
eyes, provide some shade
and show whom you are
rooting for. Perhaps the
most important reason for a
lot of folks: To cover a really
bad hair day.
These instructions are
for everyday caps that are
made of cotton or wool. It’s
pretty easy to wash them by
hand. A lot of people put
them in the dishwasher (not
the washing machine).
Place the hats on the top
rack, and secure them with
a clothespin or two.
To wash by hand, use
hair shampoo. Fill a sink
with warm water, a squirt of
shampoo and soak for a few
minutes. Use a scrub brush
(or old toothbrush) to work
on the inside around the
hatband. Rinse well and
dry.
Heloise
Dear Readers: If you
will be barbecuing a lot this
summer, remember you can
buy cuts of less expensive
meat. They are not very
tender, but there are easy
ways to tenderize the meat:
■ Brush both sides of a
slab of meat with lemon or
lime juice a couple of hours
before putting it on the grill.
■ To soften a roast, pour
full-strength real tea (not
herbal) over it. Turn the
meat every so often to reach
all sides.
■ Red wine is a classic
Dear Readers: When
you are camping, always
pack baking soda because it
can be useful on the trip. If
you get ant bites, make a
paste of baking soda and
water to put on the area. If
your sleeping bags are
smelly, especially after
being stored a long time,
sprinkle baking soda inside
before putting the sleeping
bag away.
Dear Heloise: My kids
always bring home a bunch
of seashells from the beach.
I let the shells soak in a
solution of a few tablespoons of bleach in a big
bowl of water to kill any
little creatures that may
have hitched a ride. No need
to rinse; just let dry.
D.A., Clearwater, Fla.
Dear Heloise: My family is trying to be green and
help out Mother Nature,
plus cut our electricity bills.
Summer energy bills are
always on the high side.
Hillary T., Louisiana
Here are a few things to
keep in mind:
Think before you turn on
electric (or gas) appliances.
The microwave cooks food
faster, and the kitchen stays
cooler. If you bake, use glass
or ceramic baking dishes
because the oven can be set
25 degrees lower. Run the
washer and dryer at night or
during off-peak hours when
rates are lower.
When it comes to air
conditioning, keeping the
thermostat set a few degrees higher can save a lot of
money. Use fans to move
the air, and you will feel
cooler.
Heloise
Dear Heloise: I love to
garden and cook. Many
times there are more herbs
than I can use immediately.
I freeze them for use later. I
put a handful or two in
lightly salted, boiling water
for 5 to 10 seconds, then into
a bowl of ice water. When
cool, I lay the herbs on
paper towels, pat dry and
then put into freezer bags.
Marcella C., via email
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