Out & About

January 2012

Jan. 13 Charlie Robison

Charlie Robison has been described as “a maverick within a country music industry that prefers artists who are easier to manage, package and promote.” See this native Texan live in concert at 7 p.m. Concertgoers must be 14 and older with a valid ID.

Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville, 214.827.5514, granadatheater.com more local events or submit your own

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THROUGH JAN. 28

The Lady: White Rock Lake Museum Exhibition

The local legend of the Lady of the Lake is brought to life through the interpretations of 17 local artists. Paintings, photographs and mixed media tell the story that has intrigued and mystified generations of East Dallas residents.

Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, dallasculture.org, free

JAN. 1

New Year’s 5 Mile Run at Flag Pole Hill

THROUGH JAN. 2

Moonlight Bridal Trunk Show

Through Jan. 2 from 11 a.m.-7:45 p.m., Moonlight Bridal showcases its latest gowns with signature detailing from Grecian draping to hand-sewn Swarovski crystals. Mockingbird Bridal Boutique, 5602 Mockingbird, 214.823.6873, mockingbirdbridal.com, free

The New Year’s 5 Mile Run invites athletes and couch potatoes alike to start the new year off on the right foot … and the left. The race, which begins at 10 a.m., runs from the park office on Flag Pole Hill down Goforth and West Lawther to Fair Oaks. Flag Pole Hill, 214.821.0909, runontexas.com, $25

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JAN. 4

Boogie Woogie Books Storytime

This interactive storytime for children younger than 6 features books, movement, rhymes and music. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m.

6121 Worth, 214.670.1376, lakewood@dallaslibrary.org, free

JAN. 14

For the Love of the Lake’s Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up

Join FTLOTL and the Dallas Park and Recreation Dept. from 8 a.m.-noon and help keep White Rock Lake a clean and enjoyable place. This clean-up effort hasn’t missed a month since April 1996. Meet between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. at the FTLOTL office.

1152 N. Buckner, 214.660.1100, whiterocklake.org, free

JAN. 21

Pet Project

Pinot’s Palette is hosting a “Paint Your Pet” class. Send the shop a picture of your favorite animal companion, sign up for the class, and walk away with a one-of-akind painting.

6465 E. Mockingbird, 214.827.4668, pinotspalette.com/lakewood, $35

JAN. 28

The Texas Half

All walkers and runners are welcome at the 10th-Annual Texas Half. Beginning at 8 a.m., this race allows runners to enjoy the beauty of White Rock Lake while working up a sweat.

Winfrey Point, 950 E. Lawther, 817.706.0368, texashalf.com, $25 (5k); $60 (half)

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Delicious Soup Henk’s

HENK’SEUROPEAN DELI & BLACK FOREST BAKERY

5811 Blackwell 214.987.9090 henksblackforestbakery.com

PRICE RANGE: $2.50-$3.50 FOR SOUPS

AMBIANCE: RUSTICEUROPEAN

HOURS: MON.-THURS. 7 A.M.-6 P.M. FRI. 7 A.M.-10 P.M. SAT. 7 A.M.-9 P.M. SUN. 10 A.M.-3 P.M.

TIP: THE FAMOUS CHEESE SOUP IS SERVED ON SATURDAYS.

—EmilyToman

is known for its black forest cakes and German sausages, but the cozy European-style café also is a prime spot for hearty, homemade soups during the winter. “It’s the old Dutch, Swiss and German recipes that have been around forever,” says coowner Adrian Winnubst, whose family came over from Holland and bought the restaurant 21 years ago. Soups of the day include potato on Fridays, loaded with carrots, onions, celery and premium red potatoes. There’s split pea on Thursdays, which comes with pieces of bacon hiding under the surface for a nice pork flavor. For all the soups, Winnubst says chefs use beef stock from leftover pork loin bones in the deli. They make five gallons of soup a day and typically sell out by closing time.

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With veggies and herbs plucked from the restaurant’s garden, this Junius Heights spot has homemade chili and soup every day.