Out & About

March 2015

March 22

Kosher Chili Cook-off

The Dallas Kosher Chili Cook-off is now in its 22nd year, and as many as 50 teams will participate in a blind-tasting competition of beef and veggie chili. All 940 gallons of chili are kosher from beginning to end, under rabbinic supervision. Many other edibles are available, as well as games and activities for kids, live music, vendors and a silent auction. The festival benefits the Dallas 2015 JCC Maccabi games and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces. Tiferet Israel, 10909 Hillcrest, 214.691.3611, kosherchilicookoff.us, free

THROUGH JUNE 1

Military aviation history

An exhibition in the Browning Gallery tells the story of Vought Aircraft’s 96 years of military history through photographs from the Vought Aircraft Heritage Foundation.

Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon, 214.350.3600, flightmuseum.com, $7-$10

MARCH 1

Hillcrest Pancake Breakfast

The eighth annual event supports the Hillcrest High School baseball team and the Panader drill team. The meal features a plate of fluffy pancakes, fresh fruit, bacon and a beverage. Tickets must be reserved in advance.

Sevy’s Grill, 8201 Preston, AmieSM@ sbcglobal.net, 214.450.5646, $10

MARCH 2

PHECA member round-up

The Preston Hollow Early Childhood Association hosts its new member roundup and playdate 9:30-11 a.m., sharing information on how join the neighborhod moms group. Register for the event in advance online.

Walnut Hill Recreation Center, 10011 Midway, pheca.org, free

MARCH 4-25

Toddler time

Tales and Tunes for Tots offers story time with room to jump around and play during song time. It’s from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Wednesday, for kids ages 3-5. Park Forest Branch Library, 3421 Forest, 214.670.6333, dallaslibrary.org, free

MARCH 12

Children’s authors

The authors of “Dinosaur Boy” and “Colonial Madness” will read from and sign their books beginning at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble Lincoln Park, 7700 W. Northwest Highway, 214.739.1124, barnesandnoble.com, free

MARCH 13

Parents’ night out

Drop off kids ages 5-13 for games, tournaments and arts and crafts from 5-9 p.m.

Churchill Recreation Center, 6906 Churchill Way, 214.670.6477, dallasparks.org, $20

MARCH 26

PHPC Talk Series

William McKenzie, editorial director for the George W. Bush Institute, speaks at 6:30 p.m. as part of the Talk Series at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church. The series features a dinner and guests who explore the relationship between faith and media.

Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, 9800 Preston, 214.368.6348, phpc.org/talkseries, $10

MARCH 27

Terri Hendrix with Lloyd Maines

Texas singer-songwriter Hendrix brings her Americana sound to Uncle Calvin’s, with Lloyd Maines on guitar. Ashley Monical opens.

Uncle Calvin’s Coffee House, 9555 N. Central Expressway, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $7.50-$15

Real

March 22-June 28

John Alexander

The Meadows Museum brings home this SMU alumnus, whose work is influenced by Francisco de Goya’s four major print series, which are part of the museum’s permanent collection. The show focuses on Alexander’s work over the past decade as well as the whole of his career as an artist. Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop, 214.768.2516, meadowsmuseumdallas.org, $4-$10

Eve Wiley’s pregnancy went from easy to scary when a sonogram showed the umbilical cord wrapped four times around her baby’s neck, posing a serious threat. “Our world turned upside down,” says Eve. The doctor checked her into a high-risk pregnancy unit at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas for 24/7 monitoring and immediate access to the delivery room. “Just in case,” adds Eve. She credits the nurses with being her “calm in the storm.” Then, 17 days into her hospital stay, the storm clouds cleared as her baby managed to unwrap himself. Eve spent the rest of her pregnancy back home, returning to Baylor for the birth of what she calls her “miracle baby.”