happeningsLAUNCH

VOLUNTEER MEETING FREE For the Love of the Lake kicks off the year with a volunteer social and organizational meeting. Bring an appetizer to the 6:30 p.m. meeting, and mingle with other people who want to keep White Rock Lake as clean as possible. Vikki Martin, executive director for the Ferguson Road Initiative, will talk about getting involved in the community. 214.660.1100 or whiterocklake.org.

The Color Purple

Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel about triumph over adversity comes to life on the Music Hall at Fair Park stage. Eight performances include two Sunday matinees. Check fairpark.org for ticket prices, or call 214.691.7200. 909 First Ave.

Lakewood

LIBRARY FUNDRAISER

$10-$15 East Dallasbased author Kathleen Kent will present her historical novel, “The Heretic’s Daughter”, following a reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres at the Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth. The book is based on the story of Kent’s ancestor, Martha Carrier, who was a victim of the Salem witch trials. Admission is $10 for Lakewood Library Friends members and $15 otherwise. Contact Anne Neal for reservations at 214.824.9593 or rneal11@tx.rr.com

KIDFILM FESTIVAL $3The USA Film Festival’s KidFilm festival is at the Angelika Theater at Mockingbird Station, 5321 E. Mockingbird. This year’s festival includes a tribute to children’s book author and illutrator Mo Willems, who created “Leonardo, The Terrible Monster”; “Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale”; and “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” The festival also includes sing-along screenings of “The Muppet Movie” and “The Wizard of Oz.” For a full schedule, email usafilmfest@aol.com or call 214.821.3456.

fIRESIdE fARE

SITTING fIRESIdE ON C ApITOL pUb’S pATIO, it’s easy to forget you’re in Dallas, if even for just a moment. That’s thanks in large part to owner Peter Kenny. He left his native Scotland several years ago, with the intentions of starting in New York City and ending in Southern California. “I made it halfway across the country and fell in love in with Dallas.” The pub he created reflects his European roots. Soccer is always on TV, the menu features more fine whiskies than wines, and the pub serves a mean shepherd’s pie. “I think a lot of people also forget that we offer a weekend brunch,” Kenny adds, which you can enjoy by that cozy fireplace with one of the dozens of imports, or $12 bottomless mimosas.

—MArlEnA ChAvirA-MEdford