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A lone starlet

Broadway star comes home for Dallas run of The Color Purple

Tarra Gaines
Jan 23, 2018 | 11:52 am

Never underestimate the power of a good ol' Texas high school musical theater production. Adrianna Hicks, the star of the national touring The Color Purple revival, certainly doesn’t because growing up in McKinney, a school rendition of Guys and Dolls changed the course of her life.

In The Color Purple musical, Hicks plays Celie, the abused but ultimate survivor female hero first brought to life in Alice Walker’s Pulitzer prize-winning novel. Whoopi Goldberg earned her first Oscar nomination in the Steven Spielberg-directed film adaptation. The story was then turned into a musical, a Broadway hit back in 2005, but the 2015 John Doyle-directed revival quickly became a critical darling, earning the Tony Award for best musical revival.

As the national tour of the show heads to Dallas, CultureMap caught up with Hicks by phone to learn more about this new version and how she feels coming back to the North Texas stomping grounds she left more than a decade ago on a journey to Broadway.

Musical Calling
As a girl, church choirs gave Hicks a passionate love of music, and later, she learned to play the flute and joined the school band.

“I’m very thankful because it helped me to learn to read music, how to join with other instruments, and to appreciate the art of classical music,” she explained of her early music experiences. Yet only during her sophomore year at McKinney High did she have her theatrical epiphany.

“Even today I have those images in my mind,” she described of that Guys and Dolls production, the first live musical she remembers seeing. And that show became her revelation that there existed a performing art where music, dance, and acting melded into one form. At that moment, she knew: “This is what I want to do.”

Hicks soon got herself up on that high school stage, playing the butler in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

“I had my mini-solo that lasted a couple of bars, a couple of lines. That was it, but I’ll never forget being so nervous,” she confessed, going on to recount her next part, the Sour Kangaroo in Seussical, which she describes as her first meaty, “character role," and Alice in Big River. Shestill remembers the joy in having a beautiful solo number.

In a rather wondrous coincidence, or perhaps performing arts destiny, her senior year also introduced Hicks to the show she now stars in, as the Thespian program at McKinney took seniors to New York for spring break. The final show they saw during the trip: The Color Purple, with the kids even participating in a talkback with some of the actors.

Broadway Home
Fast forward a decade to 2015 when Hicks had moved to New York and won a swing role in Broadway revival, playing an understudy for seven of the nine female parts in the show, including Celie, an experience that gave Hicks an intimate understanding of each of those characters’ perspectives.

That year, a new group of Texas high school students with a love of musical theater came to Broadway for the same spring break program, and this time it was Hicks who sat in front of them, giving them guidance and encouragement.

“It was incredible. I told them: guys, I was in your position 10 years ago. It’s the show that just keeps on giving,” she said of that very special moment of her musical world coming full circle.

The New Celie
Even as she brings inspiration to the next generation of theater kids, she draws insight from the many extraordinary actresses to have played Celie. Still, Hicks believes each performer has added her own uniqueness to the role, and she can do no less.

“There’s no way I can fill any of these women’s shoes. I’m so honored and humbled that they’ve called me to continue the journey of this character,” she said. “All I have to bring is myself and that’s exactly what they had. I look at that in the sense that all these women could only be true to the essence of who they were and that brought out a different element of Celie. We’re all intricately created beings.”

This stripped-down production, in particular, calls on Hicks to bring much of herself. The show goes back to the emotional core of the story, relying on the words, music and performances to reveal the intricacies of the characters. This Color Purple has no elaborate sets and gives the actors only minimal costume changes and makeup; meanwhile, Hicks must play Celie’s growth and change from an adolescent to middle-aged woman.

“It’s a challenge because in our production, you can’t hide behind anything — the set, makeup, costume changes,” she describes, going on to praise director Doyle for helping them trust their bodies to do the work.

A Journey Full Circle
All that work earned her a home on Broadway, but now as the star of the touring production, she comes home to North Texas.

Though she must keep to a tight performance schedule through Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, she plans to visit friends and family, especially her mother. She also wants to go back to her high school, where her musical theater journey began, and visit with some of her old teachers.

“That would be wonderful because they were the ones who helped me get to this point.”

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The Color Purple, presented by Dallas Summer Musicals, runs at the Music Hall at Fair Park, January 23-February 4, 2018.

Texas native Adrianna Hicks comes home during The Color Purple tour.

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Kicking it up

Dallas flip-flop brand Hari Mari steps into brave new world of women's boots

Stephanie Allmon Merry
Nov 1, 2022 | 4:06 pm
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The Midland boot comes in three colors and sells for $170.

Dallas-based Hari Mari has arrived to help women transition the closet from flip-flop season to boot season.

The premium footwear brand known for its comfy, celeb-favorite flops has just launched its first ever women's boot. Called the Hari Mari "Midland," it's described as "a versatile women’s Chelsea boot constructed with premium suede, soft-squeeze foam midsoles, and generous goring to allow for easy slip-on, slip-off access."

The boots also include dual-density memory foam inserts that provide the "immediate, out-of-the-box comfort" that Hari Mari prides itself on.

“Our female sandal customer asked and we listened,” says Hari Mari Founder, Lila Stewart, in a release. “Over the years, we’ve been perfecting our sandals, which customers love for the immediate comfort and durability, so we decided it was about time we brought these same product characteristics to women’s boots.

The Midland is offered in three colors — autumn, black and taupe — and sells for $170 , in Hari Mari’s Dallas Flagship store, on HariMari.com, and select retailers across the country.

It's a bold step into the already crowded world of boots, especially in Texas. But the brand promises that the comfort level will set them apart.

"This beautiful, classic boot will allow our female customers to wear Hari Mari footwear through cold and warm months alike, experiencing the brand’s fanatical commitment to comfort whether it’s 80 degrees out or snowing," Stewart says. "And, believe us, they will feel the difference. It’s Hari Mari’s calling card and we’re excited to be able to offer year-round footwear to all of our customers."

Since it was founded in 2012, Hari Mari has built its reputation not only on quality, fashion-forward flip-flops (and other kinds of shoes and apparel), but also on its sustainability and philanthropic efforts, which are a part of the company’s DNA. Hari Mari gives 1 percent of sales to support kids battling cancer through its called Flops Fighting Cancer initiative.

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Apartment rents finally start to decline in Dallas and across the U.S.

Teresa Gubbins
Nov 1, 2022 | 2:41 pm
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Rental rates are finally starting to drop.

In good news for renters, rates finally appear to be dropping in Dallas and across the U.S. — and it's a trend predicted to prevail through the end of 2022.

After more than a year of record-setting rent hikes, rent prices decreased in October for the second month in a row. According to a report by Apartment List, rent across the U.S. went down by 0.7 percent in October — the largest single-month dip since 2017.

Rents went down in 89 of the nation’s 100 largest cities for the second straight month, following a peak in August, and a welcome reversal to major rent increases that have occurred since the pandemic.

Here are current rates among 11 of the largest cities in the U.S.:

  • San Francisco – $2,640
  • Los Angeles – $2,200
  • New York City – $2,170
  • Seattle – $1,990
  • Austin – $1,830
  • Washington, D.C. – $1,790
  • Dallas – $1,470
  • Phoenix – $1,470
  • San Antonio – $1,320
  • Houston – $1,290
  • Memphis – $1,130

The current national average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,348.

The October decline offsets what has been a major increase in the past year: In 2022, rents are already up by a total of 5.9 percent, compared to 18 percent at this point in 2021.

In the past year, Texas averaged a 6.6 percent increase in rental rates as compared to a year ago. Breaking that down among Texas cities, Dallas tops the list:

  • Dallas: 10.1 percent increase
  • Fort Worth: 7.5 percent
  • San Antonio: 5.8 percent
  • Austin: 5.3 percent
  • Houston: 4 percent

While the October downtick is something to celebrate, they warn that it's consistent with a seasonal trend existed even prior to the pandemic craziness. Still, they anticipate that rents will continue to decline in the coming months.

Dallas
In October, rent in Dallas declined by 0.9 percent — helping to soften its 10.1 percent increase in the past year and its unprecedented 24 percent rise since March 2020.

The current median rent in Dallas is $1,232 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,472 for a two-bedroom.

In the DFW area:

  • Mesquite saw the highest increase — up 18.3 percent from a year ago, with $1,498 for a two-bedroom
  • Plano has the highest rent in the DFW area: $1,996 for a two-bedroom
  • Fort Worth has the least expensive rent: $1,335 for a two-bedroom

Houston
Rents in Houston are the most affordable among big Texas cities and even among comparable cities nationwide. Houston's median two-bedroom rent of $1,288 is below the national average of $1,348, following a 0.3 percent decline in October.

In the Houston area:

  • Galveston had the fastest growth in the metro with an increase of 10.9 percent. A two-bedroom now goes for $1,175.
  • Baytown has the least expensive rent in the Houston area, with rent for a two-bedroom at $1,124.
  • Sugar Land has the most expensive rent at $1,984 for a two-bedroom.

Austin
Austin's rent declined by 1.5 percent over the past month, with median rent coming in at $1,826 for a two-bedroom and $1,500 for a one-bedroom.

In the Austin area:

  • Leander saw the biggest decline with 1.8 percent. It has the least expensive rent in the Austin metro, with a two-bedroom median rate of $1,414.
  • Round Rock endured the biggest increase: 8.7 percent higher than a year ago, with a two-bedroom currently at $1,788.
  • Cedar Park has the most expensive rent, at $1,903 for a two-bedroom. Rent climbed 2.6 percent over the past year.

Compared to other large cities across the country, Austin comes in as "less affordable" for renters. Duh.

San Antonio
San Antonio rent declined by 0.9 percent over the past month, offsetting a significant increase of 5.8 percent over last year — the third largest increase in Texas behind Dallas.

Current rental rates in San Antonio are $1,317 for a two-bedroom, just below the national average ($1,348), and $1,066 for a one-bedroom — making San Antonio still more affordable than most large cities across the U.S.

Fort Worth
Rent in Fort Worth declined by 0.8 percent over the past month — helping to offset its 7.5 percent increase in comparison to the same time last year, which not only exceeded Texas' overall average but also the national average of 5.7 percent. Current median rent in Fort Worth is $1,335 for a two-bedroom, and $1,159 for a one-bedroom. Fort Worth is still more affordable than most large cities across the U.S.

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Way out West

Texas' Big Bend named one of the world's must-see destinations for 2023

Hannah J. Frías
Nov 1, 2022 | 1:21 pm
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Big Bend made National Geographic's Best of the World 2023 list.

The pandemic took a toll on pretty much every industry, including travel. But some destinations suffered less than others: Big Bend National Park out in far west Texas became a hot spot for road trippers from Texas and beyond. To that end, National Geographic Travel included the vast natural wonder in its recent Best of the World 2023 list.

The annual list rounds up 25 global destinations "under the radar, ahead of the curve, and ready for you to start exploring," according to the article. National Geographic editors frame the list within five categories: Community, Nature, Culture, Family, and Adventure.

Big Bend landed in the Nature category, "5 wildly underrated natural escapes for 2023," and it's in good company: The list also includes the Azores, Botswana, Slovenia, and the Scottish Highlands.

According to a release, the list is themed around "travel destinations and experiences that leverage the benefits of tourism to strengthen their local communities, natural and built environments, and sense of place." Big Bend fits right into that criteria, attracting tourism to small-town communities near the park such as Marfa, Alpine, Presidio, Marathon, and Fort Davis, which all benefit from the influx of people passing through to Big Bend.

The park itself welcomed over 394,000 visitors in 2020, about 15 percent fewer than 2019. 2021 more than made up for that deficit, though: Big Bend welcomed a record 581,000 visitors as travelers continued to seek open spaces and natural wonders.

Apart from contributing to the local economy, the National Geographic article touts the park's locale in a "remote and arid part of west Texas," which "nurtures more cactus species than any other national park, as well as birds such as roadrunners and bright yellow Scott’s orioles, and mammals such as javelina."

So pack the car and plan your next trip out west, and don't forget some of our top tips for off-the-grid adventures in the area.

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