out&about in February

02.10.10

FREE The Dahlia Woods Gallery presents “Other Worlds”, dream paintings from Austin-based artist Skip Noah, whose work has appeared in shows at the Bath House Cultural Center. The opening reception is from 6-8:30 p.m., and the show runs through March 19. 600 Cantegral St. 214.827.0924 or dahliawoodsgallery.com.

DOGGIE DATING

$10 Dee’s Doggie Den owner Dee Fort knows that love for one’s dog can lead to romance. She’s seen it happen in her own life. Fort met her husband, Evan, in high school in Houston and briefly dated him. They reconnected years later, after she opened the first doggie daycare in Dallas, and Evan brought his dog in for grooming. That story, and those of friends who have found true love in the dog parks, prompted Fort to create an annual “singles mingle.” The first event last year drew 40 or 50 people, and she expects at least that many at this year’s event. “It’s the perfect ice breaker,” Fort says. “You both have a love for pets, and it’s an easy way to meet your friends and neighbors in a no-pressure environment, even if there isn’t a love connection.” She is requesting a $10 donation to support Animal Alert (find information in “What gives?” on page 18). The party from 7:30-9 p.m. includes champagne, chocolates and, of course, mingling with other dog owners in the Den’s 8,000-square-foot play area. You never know who you might meet. After all, what’s more romantic than pooper-scoopers? Dee’s Doggie Den, Mockingbird & Abrams. 214.823.1441 or deesdoggieden.com. —R Ac HE l S Ton E

02.06 LOS BARRIOS FREE

The Dallas Mexican American Historical League and Lakewood Library Friends are sponsoring a photo exhibit titled “Los Barrios: The Impact of the Mexican American Communities on Dallas, 1907-1970”. The opening reception starts at 2 p.m. The exhibit, which runs through March 13, includes some early Mexican-American communities in Dallas, some of which no longer exist. Lakewood Library, 6121 Worth, 214.670.1376.

02.09 LIVE LOCAL EAST DALLAS The recently formed nonprofit aims to encourage neighbors to “think local first”, and will hold its second networking get-together and membership drive. Annual membership costs as little as $15 for an individual and $50 for a business. The event is from 5-7 p.m. at Capitol Pub, 2401 N. Henderson. 214.887.4183, info@livelocaleastdallas.com or livelocaleastdallas.com.

C.C. YOUNG LECTURE SERIES

FREE C.C. Young, the scenic, artsy retirement community at White Rock Lake, is hosting a lecture titled “The New Texas Challenge: Population Change and the Future of Texas” from Rice University sociology professor Steve H. Murdock. The lecture is at the James M. Collins Executive Education Center at SMU, 3150 Binkley, where free valet parking will be available. There is a reception at 6 p.m., and the lecture is at 7 p.m. 214.841.2834, ccy@ ccyoung.org.

Charity Tea

$40 This event benefits the Doris Daniely Outreach for Breast Reconstruction, which helps breast cancer survivors with the cost of plastic surgery. Think of it as teacups for C cups. The tea is from 2-4 p.m. at the Dallas Arboretum and includes a performance from the Dallas Doo-Wops, a fashion show from The Store in Lake Highlands, and lots of teas and treats. dorisdanielyoutreach.org, 972.671.0002.

Consignment Event

Consignment City

DFW is a consignment store concept that brings the sale to neighbors. The company is having a children’s clothing sale at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, 2443 Abrams, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Everything is 50 percent off the second day. consignmentcitydfw.com.

HANSEL

& GRETEL $12-$23

German puppets play the parts in the Dallas Children’s Theater’s telling of this classic fairytale with music from Engelbert Humperdinck. 5938 Skillman. 214.740.0051 or dct.org.

GE t yOUR SWEE t ON

tHE CHEE ky SHIR t S SA y I t ALL : “One ball is not enough.” And after a trip to The Cake Ball Company, you’ll likely agree with that statement, which is printed on T-shirts sold at the shop. Owner Robin Ankeny creates chocolate sake cake balls dusted in espresso powder, wedding cake balls blended with cream cheese icing and the newly added strawberry cake balls dunked in dark chocolate — all of them equally tempting and delicious. And just for February, each cake ball is adorned with pretty pink sprinkles and tiny red hearts. You can order those for your sweetheart by the half-dozen up to three dozen — but whatever you do, don’t order just one.

—MarlEna ChaVIra-MEdFord

Three more sweet spots

1 Society Bakery

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2 c hee S ecake r oyale Bakery

GARLAND & bUCkNER 214.328.9102

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3 h enk’ S Black Fore S t Bakery bLACk WELL & GREENVILLE 214.987.9090

Say “I love you” with some yummy European goodies — like the Swiss Madrisa, a sponge cake coated in cream and almonds and topped with strawberries, peaches, kiwi and pineapple.

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