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Cheers! Dixie Longate brings her ‘Happy Hour’ to Bass Hall by Tammye Nash, Page 8
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6 dallasvoice.com █ 03.05.21Let’s talk about sex ow that penises. ular cancer, same as can also be seen in more commonly seen with more mature
the Texas This bone, human men. In addition, if a dog or cat may female dogs and cats but can happen at
snowmagge- called os have a testicle (or two) that did not descend almost any age. Symptoms include green
don is over, I penis, can into the scrotum, he would be more prone discharge from the vulva, lethargy, vomiting
hope everyone be an issue to developing testicular cancer. This can be and excessive water intake, among other
is doing well. if a dog de- avoided with neutering, with both testicles things. This condition is considered life
As usual, I velops blad- being removed. threatening, and it is corrected with a more
want to wel- der stones, Prostatic disease and cancer also hap- complicated version of the spay surgery.
come you to which are pen but are more prevalent with intact dogs Like their male counterparts, female dogs
my little corner usually than with neutered dogs. and cats can suffer from different types of
of veterinary advice and thoughts that I love formed due Now let’s talk about the girls. A very cancer that affect the reproductive organs,
to share. The topic for this column is sex. to changes common thing I see with female dogs is including ovarian, uterine and breast cancer.
Now that I’ve got your attention (lol), in urine pH that they often have a hooded or recessed A traditional spay surgery involves removing
let me explain what I will be discussing in and can be vulva. This means they have excessive skin the ovaries and the uterus, which means
regards to sex: There are certain issues associated on top of their privates which covers the that the possibility of acquiring a type of
or diseases associated with genitalia and with urinary vulva and can lead to localized irritation or cancer that affects these organs becomes
reproductive organs that dogs and cats can tract infec- infection. These girls are also more prone to nonexistent. Breast cancer can still be seen,
have. We will start with discussing some of tions as well. developing urinary tract infections especial- but the younger a cat or dog is spayed
the male issues. As the urethra travels from the bladder to ly if the area around the vulva is not kept (usually starting at 5-6 months of age), the
Male dogs can present a not-so-pleas- the outside world, it is associated with this clean. Your veterinarian can confirm if your less likely they are to develop breast cancer.
ant picture when it comes to their penises: bone as it goes through the penis. baby girl has this issue or not, and, if so, he Needless to say, there are more condi-
smegma! This is a green discharge that If a bladder stone is small enough to go or she may recommend using baby wipes tions and issues that can be seen with the
comes from the prepuce in their penises, into the urethra, it can get lodged at the os to maintain hygiene. If the issue is severe reproductive organs. But the ones I pre-
and it is far more commonly seen with intact penis and cause a urinary tract obstruction, enough, a surgery may be necessary to sented here are some of the more common
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03.05.21 █ dallasvoice 7Good drinks, good stories, you find under a queen-sized bed. That and that is great. But still, the theaters
good company
was good to get the kids involved — and the arts centers are hurting,” Dixie
they’re so little they can squeeze right said. “A lot of the theaters are having to
under there.” It was a game that served lay people off, furlough people. It breaks
more than one purpose, too: It kept the my heart.
kiddos occupied; the space under the “That’s why I wanted to partner with
bed got cleaned out AND sometimes the theaters and art centers for this
they even found bottles that still had li- show,” she continued. “They are the
ones who will be getting the lion’s share
Dixie Longate returns to Bass of the ticket sales from this show. That’s
the whole point, to bring money back to
Hall with ‘Happy Hour’ the theaters and at the same time enter-
tain people. And my heart has been filled
TAMMYE NASH | Managing Editor by how many arts centers and theaters
nash@dallasvoice.com around the company have jumped at the
chance to do this with me.”
hank the Lord The premise of Dixie’s Happy Hour
and the Baby Je- is simple: Dixie teaches audience mem-
sus and all the bers a variety of cocktail recipes, and, she
ships at sea!” said, “Each drink leads to stories about
Dixie Longate de- my life and my background.” But it’s
clared when she also about getting audience members to
heard that my relax, have fun and remember the good
household was things about themselves and their lives.
not among the thousands here in Texas “The whole message of this show is
to lose power for days on end or having about finding the happy hours that are
to deal with massive water line breaks right in front of you,” Dixie said. “We are
or unsafe drinking water during deadly all going through all this craziness of the
Winter Storm Uri in mid-February. pandemic, but I want to remind people
“Oh my stars and garters!,” Dixie add- “I don’t wanna just be sitting here quor in them. that there are still great things right in
ed. “It has just been crazy!” doing nothing!” Dixie said in a recent It was, as Dixie said, “a win-win situ- front of you that you’ve been missing.
Safe to say, I guess, that Dixie is, um, telephone interview. “I mean, you know, ation.” “One of the things I do is get people to
rather expressive, which, when you stop they give you your kids back and expect Teaching the kids how to bartend for make a list of what’s great about them,”
to think about it, isn’t surprising when you to take care of them and, well, they Mama seemed like a good way to accom- she continued. “One of the things that
you are talking about a transplanted came home one day last March and told plish the goal of keeping them busy and has been so interesting about this is re-
Southern belle navigating her way came me school was closed. And I didn’t be- entertained, and it was also a good way alizing how much people under-value
through a pandemic and killer weather lieve them, but they said they had a note to keep Mama entertained. and under-estimate how amazing they
and more. from the principal. I said, well slide it “I said, you know, I don’t wanna be are, how adaptable they are. Last year
Dixie Longate is the alter ego of actor/ under the door. And sure enough, school bored out of my mind, either. I wanna in March, people’s whole lives changed.
writer Kris Andersson, who created Dix- was closed. So I had to find some way to do something,” Dixie explained. “And I And people got so caught up in how
ie some 17 years ago after a friend dared keep them entertained.” was seeing all these meetings and hap- much things changed and how hard that
him to sell Tupperware in drag. That led The pandemic lockdown was a time a py hours online, and I thought, I can do was, they missed how quickly that we, as
to Andersson creating Dixie’s Tupperware great discovery for Dixie. “I found out I that. I mean, if I’m gonna drink, I might a society, were able to adapt. People have
Party, a live stage show in which Dixie have kitchen,” she said. “I didn’t know as well drink in public.” been missing that; I want to remind them.
interacts with the audience, actually sell- this. I just thought that room was where Dixie started out hosting happy hours “I want to remind people that we are
ing Tupperware, while she tells the story we kept the liquor. Then I went in for via Facebook Live, sharing cocktail rec- going to get through this, and we are go-
of her life. Dixie went on to become not vodka and looked around, and hey!” ipes and stories with her followers. But ing to get through this together. Yes, there
just a star on the stage but, at least twice, Once she realized there was a kitch- then it occurred to her that there was a is a problem. But where’s the solution?
she has been Tupperware’s number one en with appliances like a stovetop and way she could reach more folks and do Let’s find it. We can find it alone, but it
sales rep in the U.S. and Canada. an oven, new avenues opened up. “The more good with her happy hours. would be more fun to find it together.”
To hear her tell the tale, Dixie was liv- kids were always saying things like, ‘I “I decided to find a way to get a show As much fun as she is having with
ing in a trailer park in Alabama when want dinner’ or whatever. And I have out there to the theaters and the art cen- Happy Hour, Dixie said, “I know that
she decided to leave her three children learned to cook for them,” Dixie said. ters who have supported me all along sooner or later, I will be touring around
there to hit the road selling Tupperware. There were other new adventures, too. and use that to do something for them again, coming back with my other
After the Tupperware party, Dixie of- For instance, “When we ran out of toilet now,” Dixie explained. So she wrote a shows. This is just something to fill that
fered up her wit and wisdom in a second paper, I just crocheted some! I found out show called Dixie’s Happy Hour, all hole in the middle. And I do love to fill a
show, Never Wear a Tube Top While Riding that that acrylic yarn washes out so easy, about the four basic food groups — gin, good hole in the middle.”
a Mechanical Bull (And 16 Other Things I so you can use it again and again,” she rum, vodka and tequila. She continued, “I just wanna hug peo-
Learned While I Was Drinking). said. It’s a streaming show designed, basi- ple! The people I meet are the thing I
It was a good life. The kids, of course, needed entertain- cally, as a fundraiser for theaters hit hard have always loved the most about being
Then came the pandemic, and Dixie ment as well, so Dixie came up with ways by the pandemic that left them dark for on the road. I just wish everyone could
found herself stuck at home, trying to to keep them occupied, like, for instance, nearly a year. “There are a lot of people spend an afternoon in my shoes. It is the
entertain herself AND the kids. “How many full-sized liquor bottles can creating content and sharing it online,
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8 dallasvoice.com █ 03.05.21A crowded field
which includes some vague references to
religious liberty or explicit opposition to
LGBTQ rights. Candidates whose views
on LGBTQ rights are unclear include
Ballentine, Castro, Sharon, Sery, Roder-
mund and Rodimer. However, Rodimer
was backed by numerous conservative
23 candidates file Congressional groups and by Trump in his 2020 cam-
District 6 special election paign.
Only a handful on both sides have
campaign experience, and only one is an
JAMES RUSSELL | Contributing Writer elected official.
james.journo@gmail.com Ellzey does not include support or
opposition to LGBTQ rights in his plat-
wenty-three can- form. But he is an co-author of House Bill
didates have filed 1399, which would prohibit doctors from
to run for Congres- providing transition care to transgender
sional District 6, youth.
a purplish district Sanchez and Bean have previously
that includes south- expressed support for LGBTQ rights.
east Tarrant County, The remaining candidates’ platforms do
as well as Ellis and not include LGBTQ rights, but indicate
Navarro counties. The seat opened up support for numerous other progres-
after former Congressman Ron Wright Susan Wright. left and Janna Sanchez, right sive issues. Allison, Hinterlong, Salazar,
of Arlington passed away suddenly on Stephenson and Suprun are not clear in
Feb. 7 from COVID-19. Wright, known Texas Secretary of State, he listed himself fessor who lost her House District 93 their literature on where they stand on
as much for his bow tie as he was his as a husband, father and “swamp drain- race to Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth; LGBTQ issues.
hardcore conservative views, including er.” Daryl J. Eddings Sr., a Midlothian busi- Among the most notably absent
opposition to LGBTQ rights, had also Rounding out the GOP field are busi- ness owner; Matt Hinterlong, a Dallas names on the list of candidates is Katrina
been battling cancer. He has just begun ness and English lecturer Michael Bal- developer; Shawn Lassiter, the chief of Pierson, a former spokeswoman for the
his second term when he died. lentine; international tax attorney John equity and innovation at Leadership 2016 and 2020 Trump campaigns who
Of the 23 candidates, 11 are Republi- Anthony Castro, who lost his 2020 pri- ISD, who previously filed to run for teased she would be running. On Tues-
cans, 10 are Democrats, one is Libertari- mary bid to Sen. John Cornyn; Mike Fort Worth City Council; Patrick Moses, day, March 2, however, she announced
an, and one is Independent. Egan, a vice president at JP Morgan a pastor and retired police officer from she would not run for the seat.
Some familiar names are running for Chase & Company; Arlington police offi- Mansfield; Manual Richard Salazar III, While Democrats have been bullish
the seat, including Wright’s widow, Su- cer Travis Rodermund; attorney, former an Arlington realtor; Brian K. Stephen- about the seat, with the Tarrant County
san, and two of his 2018 opponents: state professional wrestler and 2020 Nevada son, a systems engineer in Houston; and portion serving as its pool for Democrat-
Rep. Jake Ellzey, a Waxahachie Republi- Congressional candidate Dan Rodimer; Chris Suprun, a paramedic and former ic votes, the heavily Republican Ellis and
can who lost to Wright in a runoff 3 years Jenny Garcia Sharon, who ran in and lost Republican and Trump critic who was Navarro continue to give Republicans
ago, and Jana Lynne Sanchez, his Demo- the 2020 election to Congressman Lloyd one of the two faithless Electoral College the advantage. Sanchez won the Tarrant
cratic opponent. Doggett, an Austin Democrat; and Mike electors in Texas in 2016 who refused to portion of the district in 2018, as did
Also running on the Republican side Wood, a Trump critic and Marine Corps cast his vote for Trump. Democratic nominee Stephen Daniel in
are two officials in former President Don- Reserve major. Banker Adrian Mizher is running as 2020 — despite the area being Wright’s
ald Trump’s administration. Sery Kim of Numerous Republican elected offi- an Independent, and Phil Gray, a Tyler home base. But Wright continually won
Arlington, the former assistant admin- cials in Tarrant County are backing Su- property manager, is running as a Liber- the district overall with a 52-53 percent
istrator in the Office of Women’s Busi- san Wright, who previously served as tarian. advantage.
ness Ownership at the Small Business district director for retired state Rep. Bill Congressional candidates are not re- Because it is a special election, all can-
Administration, and Brian Harrison, the Zedler of Mansfield and his successor, quired to live in the district they are run- didates are running on the same ballot. If
former chief of staff for former Health state Rep. David Cook, also of Mansfield. ning in. no candidate receives more than 50 per-
and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Joining Sanchez on the Democratic Nearly all the Republican candidates’ cent, there will be a runoff. The election
Azar, II. Harrison may have been a bu- side are Grand Prarie attorney Tammy websites and campaign literature em- is May 1. Early voting begins on April 19
reaucrat, but on his application with the Allison; Lydia Bean of Arlington, a pro- phasize their conservative bonafides, and ends on April 27. █
GOOD, From Previous Page
most wonderful thing. That’s the big ele- personally, I’m gonna touch you online!” Call your friend, Zoom with them be- “Watch the show together. Take stock
ment I really miss — hugging people and Dixie declared. fore the show. Watch the show, and then of your lives and remind yourselves and
laughing together.” The show is 95 minutes long, and Dixie Zoom with friends again afterwards. each other what is great about each oth-
For now though, touching remains off encourages those who watch it to “treat That way you can be with your friends er,” she urged. “I can’t hug people in per-
limits — well, pretty much. it like a full night out at the theater. Go online, and you can have the same kind son, but I hope to do that in a small way
With Happy Hour, “If I can’t touch you ahead and mix a cocktail ahead of time. of evening you would otherwise. with my show online.” █
03.05.21 █ dallasvoice 9Wings of hope
and fundraising since wellness and education. “Social justice” their next home game. And each year,
and help
they moved to the includes issues around sexual orienta- the Wings have hosted a Pride night that
DFW area in 2016. tion, but that’s nothing new for the team. included strong messages of equality
The foundation will When 50 people were killed and an- flashed on their scoreboard and Dallas
focus “five pillars:” other 50 wounded at Pulse, the gay club Wings Pridewear for sale.
women and girls, in Orlando, the entire Dallas Wings team And one year the team even had the
social justice, youth stood in support of the LGBTQ commu- ridiculous idea to have this Dallas Voice
sports, health and nity wearing Orlando Strong t-shirts at writer bang a drum from the floor of Col-
lege Park Center in Arlington to lead a
cheer before the game.
Dallas Wings creates So including social justice among its
foundation to continue pillars was just a natural fit for the new
foundation.
work in the community DWCF Executive Director LeDondra
Wilson said she wished she had more
DAVID TAFFET | Senior Staff Writer specifics to share, but the foundation
taffet@dallasvoice.com had been up and running exactly one
day at the time we spoke. What she said
fter a week of successful- she definitely is looking for is input from
ly raising money to help the LGBTQ community on how her new
North Texans affected organization and the Dallas Wings team
by the storms and can contribute to the community.
power outages, the The response to the recent deadly win-
Dallas Wings has ter storm that resulted in days-long pow-
announced the er outages and unsafe water across the
launch of the state was a good example of the Dallas
Dallas Wings Community Foundation. Wings jumping in. When the city of Dal-
Of course, launching its nonprofit has las opened an emergency shelter at the
been in the works for a while, and team convention center, team members knew
members have been working on projects there would be a need for food, clothing
LeDondra Wilson
10 dallasvoice.com █ 03.05.21and other essentials. So they set a goal tion can be helpful in encouraging youth him over the top in that tight race, and
of raising $12,000 to help pay for those sports by helping provide access for Loeffler recently sold her stake in the
things. those who can’t afford registration fees, team.
Meanwhile, WNBA teams around the equipment, uniforms or transportation. “We are thrilled to serve our neigh-
country called to ask if there was any- As vaccine awareness campaigns ramp bors in need as well as promote positive
thing they could do to help. Within a few up, Wilson said team members can par- change through innovative programs
days, Dallas Wings had raised $120,000 ticipate by demystifying and dispelling and initiatives across North Texas,”
and were partnering with another non- mistrust about the vaccines and spread- DWC Foundation President Bill Camer-
profit that was already working in the ing information on how to get registered on said. “Our team is dedicated to ad-
convention center, with the Wings pro- to receive it. dressing challenging issues while also
viding funds to buy and distribute ne- “We’re here for our community and promoting equity and empowerment
cessities to those sheltering there. to be a part of our community,” Wilson among marginalized groups. We also
The Dallas Wings were already a said. She suggested watching the web- look forward to supporting our emerg-
member of the North Texas LGBT Cham- site for volunteer opportunities. ing leaders through youth-focused pro-
ber of Commerce, and this year the team David Taffet at the Wings game The Dallas Wings isn’t inventing gramming.”
became a corporate partner. They are, something new. Six other teams already Wilson would like to hear from com-
noted LGBT Chamber CEO Tony Ved- home court in Arlington. have similar foundations, while several munity members on ways her new foun-
da, “our first professional sports team Wilson suggested future projects may others partner with foundations that are dation can engage, and she can be con-
partner. We share many values with the include working with LGBTQ organi- owned by their city’s NBA franchise. All tacted through the Dallas Wings website.
Wings Foundation.” zations to shelter the homeless in the of those organizations have worked on And to kick off its first fundrais-
Last year, the Wings shared a virtual LGBTQ community, especially homeless similar issues. er, anyone who donates to the Dallas
happy hour with Chamber members. youth. Last summer, Wilson said, the empha- Wings Community Foundation through
Vedda said he hopes to team up with Building on projects the team has al- sis was on racial justice and the Black March 8 will be entered into a drawing
the foundation again in the future and is ready been involved in, Wilson said the Lives Matter movement. The WNBA’s for a signed team ball. Donate at Wings.
looking into new initiatives. team has worked with Nike to supply Atlanta Dream received national atten- WNBA.com/community and hit the
Celebrity Serve is an annual fundraiser equipment to a school in South Oak Cliff tion for supporting Raphael Warnock “donate today” button.
for The Coalition for Aging LGBT. Last and mentor students to keep girls en- over their team owner, Sen. Kelly Loef- The Dallas Wings’ new season begins
year the event went virtual, but in past gaged in sports. She said studies show a fler, in the Georgia senate race specifical- in mid-May. Wilson said no decision on
years the dinner was served by the Dal- large percent of girls drop out of sports ly because of racial justice issues. War- allowing spectators has been made for
las Wings’ managers and players on their in middle school. Wilson said the founda- nock credits the team with helping put this year yet. █
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Contributors: Chris Azzopardi, Gary Bellomy, Jenny Block,
J. Denton Bricker, Joey Cassiano, Jesus Chairez, Alicia Chang,
D’Anne Witowski, Lawrence Ferber, Hardy Haberman, Frank Caven opened his first gay bar
Scott Huffman, Lisa Keen, Mark Lowry, Steven Monacelli, in 1970, forever changing the Dallas
Cassie Nova, Josh Robbins, Mikey Rox, Howard Lewis Russell, landscape — and the Texas LGBTQ+
James Russell, Terri Schlichenmeyer, Leslie McMurray,
Mathew Shaw, Brandi Amara Skyy, Mark Stokes, Jef Tingley,
community — at a time when homo-
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abomination and the gay community
advertising even communing was illegal in Dallas.
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Stephen Mobley MarketPlace Sales 123 █ Frank Caven was a pioneer for equali-
National Advertising Representative ty and inclusion, and many businesses
Rivendell Media Inc. 908-232-2021 would eventually follow his lead includ- thrive and prosper. As things stand now, these parking lots
art ing Round-Up Saloon, which opened in
1980, and in 1984 Hunky’s Hamburgers.
I want that same community to be here
for generations to come.
have little-to-no revenue stream, and, in
the current real estate market, they create
Kevin Thomas Art Director █
119
After many years — and many hard Unfortunately, 2020 has taken a heavy a vacuum in annual costs of maintenance
multimedia fought battles for equality and accep- toll on not just our community but also and taxes.
Stephen Mobley Social Media Director █
123
Brian Kennedy Video Producer tance — the community solidified on the many businesses that line Cedar The Ablon/Caven project provides
Israel Luna Video Producer/DVtv host around the area on Cedar Springs Road Springs, businesses that support hun- a solution to that ever-growing prob-
Brad Pritchett DVtv Host where those bars were located. Frank’s dreds of workers and their loved ones. lem and will create ample — and safer
Brandi Amara Skyy DVtv Host bars acted as an anchor for the commu- Governmental mandates closing all — parking so that patrons of the bars,
Regina Lyn DVtv Host
nity and helped create a place for com- bars have caused incredible financial restaurants, shops and storefronts along
circulation merce to develop and thrive. The sense constraints, becoming overwhelming to Cedar Springs can benefit from conve-
Linda Depriter Circulation Director 120 █
of community that continues to be felt in people in both their personal and pro- nient, safe and nearby parking.
founders what is commonly referred to as the gay- fessional lives. If it were not for the hard I have reviewed the plans and attend-
Robert Moore Don Ritz
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borhood is the guiding light that shows work and quick wit of a few managers, ed the meetings. I have done the re-
affiliations/memberships new generations not only our rich and our community would still be locked search. I understand real estate and land
Associated Press - Associate Member tumultuous history and the shoulders down today. use. And I believe this project is a win-
National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association that we stand on, but also our future and Through it all, Caven Enterprises, win for our community, our neighbor-
Certified LGBT Business Enterprise how great life can be as a LGBTQ+ per- the company that now owns and oper- hood and the future of Cedar Springs,
Founding Member - North Texas LGBT Chamber
Founding Member - National LGBT Media Association
son in today’s society. ates the bars that originated with Frank our gayborhood.
I’m confident that there are a number Caven, did what few other employers This infusion of capital into our com-
of people that do not fully understand were willing to do: They continued to munity will be the saving grace of the
or recognize that this neighborhood is pay their employees and their employ- gayborhood as we know it, and this proj-
not just a home or a stomping ground ees’ benefits long after the lockdown ect will help preserve it for future gener-
but the very heart and soul of the Dallas started. They also created a weekly food ations. If this project does not pass zon-
LGBTQ+ community. It has for five de- bank to ensure that their workers could ing, planning and permitting, the only
cades served as both a safe space for our eat. No one could have expected that remaining alternative is to sell to another
community to live, work and play and this economic shutdown would last this developer that will plow over our neigh-
also as a haven for young folks who had long or that the recovery would still be borhood and end a 51-year legacy. That
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one
screen
Two versions of
woman
‘The United States vs. Billie
Holiday’ offers more in-depth
look at the singer’s life than the
’72 biopic did — or could
ANTHONY EATON | Contributing Writer
8anthonyeaton@gmail.com
“There’s no damn business like show
business; you have to smile to keep from
throwing up.”
— Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday lived a complicated life The song, written by Abel Meeropol amongst others. And although the film seemed obsessed by her,” John Szwed
full of great extremes. And she lived and recorded by Billie Holiday in 1939, touches to a small degree on Holiday’s wrote a biography of Holiday, The Mu-
it on her terms. And Andra Day, who was a protest of the lynchings of Black relationships with women, it contrasts sician, and the Myth. Szwed argued that
plays Holiday in the new movie The people that were common across the them with her relationships with the autobiography Lady Sings the Blues
United States vs. Billie Holiday, shows us South at the time. The “strange fruit” it men. Because Bankhead was white, (1956) is a generally accurate account
those extremes in a way we have not refers to are the bodies of young black this films shows us how Holiday was of her life, but that William Dufty, who
seen before. men who had been lynched and left subjugated not just as a woman, but as cowrote the book with Holiday, was
This new film takes a more compre- hanging from trees: “Southern trees bear a Black woman. There is an obvious, pressured to water down or suppress
hensive look at at the complexity of Hol- a strange fruit; Blood on the leaves and if not subtle, hierarchy based on both material via threats of legal action.
iday’s life than did the 1972 biopic, Lady blood at the root; Black bodies swinging gender and race demonstrated in this The sexuality of Billie Holiday and
Sings The Blues. This new film focuses on in the southern breeze; Strange fruit new film that was absent from the 1972 other famous individuals is widely
the last decades of Holiday’s life with a hanging from the poplar trees.” movie. known. Still, it is only recently that
depth and richness that was lacking in The blatant racism of the federal gov- The 1972 film was unquestionably a we have begun to see an acceptance
the earlier movie, which starred Di- ernment’s efforts against Holiday and huge success in its time. But it does not of bisexuality and positive representa-
ana Ross in her big screen debut. The the government’s fear of how people hold up in comparison to The U.S. vs. tion of it in projects and performanc-
contrast between the two films is as would react to her song were masked Billie Holiday when it comes to authen- es, like Andra Day’s portrayal in this
striking as the complexity that was Billie under the guise of trying to “save" her ticity and showing Billie as a multi- film. But considering that Lee Daniels,
Holiday’s life. from the perils of her addiction. To faceted woman. Ross’ performance director of The U.S. vs. Billie Holiday,
There are, of course, some similarities achieve their real goal of silencing her was good, most notably in her singing is openly gay, it would be surprising
between the two films. Both are the first voice and keeping her from singing the and her acting in the early parts of the if Holiday’s sexuality hadn’t made it
major roles for the women — Ross and song, the feds lured others into setting movie. But that portrayal of Holliday into the film. Daniels is well known
Day — who star in them. Both focus Holiday up, getting them to plant nar- ends up being something of a cari- for including LGBTQ characters and
on Holiday’s drug addiction, and both cotics. And those lured into setting the cature based on the way history has actors in other projects.
feature some of Holiday’s music. trap included McKay, her last husband. painted Holiday as a victim. The earli- Lee Daniels brings a visual and
But that is where the similarities end. The 1972 film doesn’t explain how er film portrayed Holiday through the emotional lushness to this new film
One of the most obvious differences Holiday came to be arrested, even very narrow lens and neglected many that was missing from 1972’s Lady
centers around the character of Louis though the movie begins with that aspects of her life, including her love Sings the Blues. Daniels and Day not
McKay. The 1972 film paints McKay as scene. of women as well as men. only show us who Billie Holiday
the love of Holiday’s life and someone Although it isn’t included in this mov- In truth, showing Holiday’s bisexu- actually was, they also show us what
who tried desperately to save her. But in ie, it is interesting to note that Talullah ality would have been inconceivable in made her what she was. In addition to
reality, McKay was abusive and con- Bankhead, played by Natasha Lyon, 1972, and you have to wonder wheth- their incredible talents, this new film
trolling, and he set Holiday up for her wrote a letter to FBI Director J. Edgar er, if that aspect had been included, is able to openly and honestly depict
enemies. Hoover, a friend of her family, plead- Ross would have even touched the a more complete picture of Billie
The new movie focuses on the re- ing for Holiday’s release after she was subject, given the time and her new- Holiday, including aspects of her life
lentless pursuit of Holiday by agents arrested. ly-minted solo career. that either would not or could not
with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Like many female performers before As has been reported in various have been shown in 1972. That fact
Federal Bureau of Narcotics because of her, such as Bessie Smith and Ma articles and interviews, Holiday and alone gives The U.S. vs. Billie Holiday
the threat the government believed she Rainey, Billie Holiday was openly Bankhead (whom she called “Banky”) an advantage. █
posed because of her song, “Strange bisexual, and she was rumored to have had an intense, stormy relationship The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Fruit.” had a notable affair with Bankhead, that lasted a few years. “Bankhead is now available on Hulu,
14 dallasvoice.com █ 03.05.21film
Wandering
but not lost
‘Nomadland’ is a slow, close to. She is, it seems, just lost, adrift
in loneliness, with nowhere to go and
quiet film that speaks volumes no one who cares. Fern herself seems to
feel the same way.
TAMMYE NASH | Managing Editor But as the movie goes along, at its
nash@dallasvoice.com own slow, deliberate pace, Fern (and the
viewer with her) come to realize that be-
I
watched Nomadland last November. ing alone isn’t the same as being lonely,
And I have been trying to figure out that you don’t have to have a house to
how to write a review of the movie have a home and that loving someone
ever since — not because I am at all am- doesn’t necessarily mean spending your
bivalent about the movie, but because it life with them.
seems wrong to get too wordy in telling In fact, at the beginning of the film,
you about a movie that is exactly the Fern tells a young girl, a former student,
opposite of wordy. not to worry about her because, “I’m
I could just say this is an outstanding not homeless; I’m just houseless. It’s not
movie, and you should watch it. But the same thing.” The rest of the movie
that would be a cop out. I could go into
detail about the story, the actors, the
direction, the cinematography. But that,
basically explains what that means and
why it’s not a bad thing.
McDormand stars as Fern, and I
SMILE with your EYES!
I believe, would be doing a disservice to really can’t imagine any other actor
a movie that is so eloquently quiet. who could have played the part. She
The movie is based on Jessica Brud- is amazing, embracing Fern’s silence
er’s 2017 book Nomadland: Surviving and solitude completely. Her face alone
America in the Twenty-First Century, her tells you more than pages full of dialog
memoir of the time she spent with the could have.
(mostly older) men and women who The only other face you are likely to
have adopted a transient lifestyle, living recognize is that of David Strathairn who
in their vans or RVs, following seasonal co-stars as David, another nomad who
jobs from place to place or, for some, becomes romantically interested in Fern.
just going wherever the spirit takes But the characters that will stay with
them. you long after the movie ends — be-
Frances McDormand and Peter sides McDormand as Fern — are the
Spears optioned the book for film, and real nomads who, basically, play them-
Chloé Zhao wrote the screenplay and selves in the movie. Linda May, Swank-
directed the film. ie, Bob Wells, Derek and Peter become
Nomadland is the story of Fern, a Fern’s scattered family, teaching her to
woman who loses, first, her husband to find herself by getting lost, to find the
disease and then her home to a com- stillness by moving.
pany’s economic collapse. When the Nomadland is the kind of movie that
gypsum plant in the town where Fern will stay with you long after it is over,
lives closes down, the town it gave birth one that will wake up your restless
to closes down as well. While other spirit while at the same time offering a
residents move to other towns, Fern just sense of being home. █ Award-winning Contact Lens Specialists
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03.05.21s █ dallasvoice 15gaming
Werewolves
of Poland
Different Tales’ adventure game she might find
‘Heart of the Forest’ lets you herself in? Or is
she a more spiri-
control the story
tual person who
sees and under-
JOSHUA KELLEY | Gaming Writer stands that there
JoshuaMKelly1852@gmail.com is more than
what can be
W
erewolf: the Apocalypse — Heart seen going on around her. The answer
of the Forest is a visual novel in comes down to how you play and what
video game form that resem- you think would be the best decision in
bles those old “choose your own path” various circumstances she faces.
adventure books. Developed by the While I have talked first about the
company Different Tales and released mechanical strengths of the game, it’s
in October 2020, Heart of the Forest is a real strength comes from the immersive
quick and easily replayable adventure sound design and the rather spectacular
that can provide many hours of enter- soundtrack that work together to im-
tainment as you delve deeper into the merse the player in Maia’s world. The
mystery of Białowieza National Forest atmosphere of Heart of the Forest lends
in Poland. to every event a weight that they might
The player takes the reins as the trou- not have had otherwise.
bled Maia Boroditch as she travels to If I were forced to offer some small
Poland to learn more about her family’s gripe, it would be about the length of
history, as well as to answer the call of the game. Most playthroughs clock
a mysterious recurring dream that she in at around four hours, putting it
has been experiencing since childhood. on the shorter side. Still, the game is
While in Białowieza, the player as Maia intended to be played multiple times
will have to overcome various trials, adding additional hours of worth to
both emotional and physical, all while the title.
dealing with the story’s central antago- Overall Werewolf: the Apocalypse —
nist — illegal logging operations. Heart of the Forest is a fantastic addition
Mechanically, what sets Heart of the to the greater world of the Heart of
Forest apart is the layer of complexi- Darkness universe in which it is set,
ty within the storytelling that tracks offering a world full of ghosts, ghouls,
your decisions and affects both Maia’s vampires and — as one might have
relationship with other individuals in guessed — werewolves. It sits at the
Białowieza and the important statistics reasonable price of $14.99 on all plat-
that shape what kind of person your forms where games are sold, so it won’t
Maia might be. drain your wallet. And if the setting
Every decision you make has a real catches your fancy, I recommend look-
effect on the story and on Maia. Is she a ing out for the recently released Were-
brave and inspirational person who ral- wolf: the Apocalypse — Earthblood, which
lies others to her aid despite the danger just came out in February. █
16 dallasvoice.com █ 03.05.21best bets
SUN 03.07
Devoted: Art and Spirituality in Mexico and New Mexico opens this weekend in the Dallas Museum of Art’s
Tower Gallery and runs through Jan. 2, 2022. The exhibit features devotional works drawn from the DMA’s Latin
American collection, exploring interrelated artistic traditions in the two regions. The exhibition spotlights the
complexity and artistic qualities of these objects, which embody the active spiritual relationship between their
creators, patrons, and communities. March 7-Jan. 2, 2022 in the Tower Gallery, Dallas Museum of Art,
1717 North Harwood St. Free.
THRU APRIL
Despite the severe cold a few weeks ago, The Dallas Arboretum
is in bloom with Dallas Blooms, the largest annual floral festival
in the Southwest. The festival showcases an explosion of
color from more than 500,000 spring-blooming blossoms and
hundreds of other incredible florals. Each week, the theme
“America the Beautiful” focuses on one of the six regions in the
United States with food, music, flowers and special events. Daily
from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through April 11 at the Dallas Arboretum,
8525 Garland Road. Tickets at DallasArboretum.org
TUE 03.09
Performing Arts Fort Worth presents Dixie Longate’s Happy Hour
as part of its Broadway Specials series. Best known for her multiple
appearances in Dixie’s Tupperware Party at Bass Hall, Dixie’s back
with an all new streaming show. This time, she’s gone digital to bring
you some new stories while mixing up some cocktails. Streams live
on March 9-28 on Tuesday-Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35
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