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Chef’s Treasure Island
8/25
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Perfect VISIONS
8/27
When Betty Friedan talked about promoting womanhood, she was so narrow in her approach. She was selling an idea with her book The Feminine Mystique, but where were the supplementary materials? Sales would have shot through the roof if she’d bundled it with motivational tapes by, say, Dr. Phil. In the 21st century, we’re much better marketers, even with feminism. After all, what is ideology without commercial viability? Print woman-friendly quotes on sassy tees. Sell pink Kitchen Aid mixers that support breast cancer research. Design “girl power” messenger bags for 10-year-olds. VISIONS: The Women’s Expo is just such a hybrid creature, described in one breath as “Dallas’ ultimate event celebrating everything about being a woman” and “a shopper’s paradise.” It’s a two-day event this weekend with 300 exhibitors and 40 nonprofit booths focusing on home improvement and decorating, health and beauty products and fashion accessories. Stages will offer culinary classes and gourmet tastings, interactive fitness demonstrations and seminars for personal growth. They’ll even show you how to wrangle an ill-fitting bra and feng shui your house. Keynote speaker Marie Osmond will present “Hanging on for Dear Life Can Ruin a Good Manicure” at 2 p.m. Saturday, and all-mom garage band Frump performs at noon on Sunday. Sandwiched in between is a collection of activities and people that would make both Phil and Friedan happy campers. VISIONS: The Women’s Expo will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $14 for a two-day pass and free for children under 12–all benefiting The Family Place. Visit www.adjuvantexpos.com/visions or call 972-504-6358. –Leah Shafer
Mr. T
8/28 When word began spreading about a new local movie, T’d Off, my firm grasp on the world of nostalgic, throwback sports came loose. I thought I was on top of the playground revival scene, whether racking up victories during the four-square outbreak at the end of my college days or watching the grown-up kickball league in Dallas. But when I saw that this movie followed a team through the T-Ball World Series, I was outraged. How’d I miss this craze? So I called the movie’s director (and first baseman) Bert Mueller, who explained that the whole thing is a mockumentary. “A long time ago, I went to a softball game with some friends,” Mueller says. “This 40-year-old played with a beer gut and stretch pants that barely fit. He had to wait to be walked because he couldn’t swing.” Mueller saw the out-of-shape softball player as inspiration for T’d Off, which follows the Catch ‘Em Alls, a fictional grown-up team going for the world title in the childish game. The movie debuts at Lakewood Theatre, 1825 Abrams Parkway, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Entry is free. Stretch pants are optional. Call 214-693-9994. –Sam Machkovech
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