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FEB. 12

Ellis Paul

Spend the night listening to Ellis Paul’s poignant songs. His lyrics have been compared to those of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan, by some critics. Jaime Michaels, a regular at the Kerrville Folk Festival, opens at 8 p.m.

Uncle Calvin’s Coffee Shop, 9555 N. Central Expy., 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $15-$18

FEB. 15

Educational choices

Exploring preschool options? The Sherry and Ken Goldberg Early Childhood Center (GFECC) will host an open house at 9:30 a.m. for curious parents. To RSVP, email Tara Ohayon at tohayon@jccdallas.org.

GFECC at Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven, 217.239.7157, jccdallas.org, free

FEB. 22 –

27

Engineers week

The Frontiers of Flight Museum celebrates National Engineers Week with activities, demonstrations and presentations from science, technology, engineering and mathematics professionals every day. Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemon, 214.350.3600, flightmuseum.com, $3-$10

FEB. 27

Cluck cluck

John and Emily Ramos of Urban Chicken Inc. host a free class at 4 p.m. for those interested in starting a chicken coop. Learn to care for hens so they stay happy and your fridge stays full of fresh eggs. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316, nhg.com, free

Feb. 10

Lovey dovey

Margaret Clauder is a ventriloquist, puppeteer, comedian, storyteller and magician — whew! To get your little ones in the Valentine’s Day spirit, she’ll don a giant heart costume, go by “Lovey Dovey” and show off her many talents at 10:30 a.m. Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expy., 214.671.1381, northparkcenter.com, free

Jacqueline

Landry’s life has changed significantly in the last two years. She moved from Las Vegas to Dallas, became a mother and quit her job as an energy and utilities consultant.

“As a consultant, I was on a plane Monday through Thursday,” she explains. “I knew I didn’t want to do that for the rest of my life.”

In November 2015, she opened Frost Gelato in Preston Hollow Village.

“[My husband and I] think this shopping center is going to be the next big thing,” Landry says. “We like being surrounded by restaurants and we like that [Preston Hollow Village] is in a family-oriented neighborhood.”

Swing by the minimalistic shop on your way to Trader Joe’s — it’s right across the parking lot. Flavors change monthly but strawberries and champagne, salted caramel, Guinness, chai tea and pistachio are all within Frost’s repertoire. Everything is made fresh onsite daily.

Feeling decadent? Go ahead and order a large, or the “grande.” Landry says gelato is made using considerably less butterfat than American ice cream, meaning it contains considerably fewer calories. But still beware of the brain freeze. Elizabeth

FROST GELATO

7859 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 160 469.778.1788 frostgelato.com

AMBIANCE: CASUAL

PRICE RANGE: $2-$6

HOURS: SUNDAY-SATURDAY, 11 A.M.-10 P.M.

DID YOU KNOW?

JACQUELINE LANDRY HAS BEEN TO MORE THAN 26 COUNTRIES. SHE’S TASTED GELATO IN ITS BIRTHPLACE, ITALY