Out & About

February 2014

Feb. 8,

Creative Connection

Join Karen Blessen, a Pulitzer Prize-winning artist and the cofounder of 29 Pieces, for her introductory one-day workshop from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The day begins with an introduction to 29 Pieces, followed by an overview of passage meditation. Participants will meditate together and then create, using words from the poetry and books of the world’s visionaries and mystics. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral in the Cathedral Gardens Community Room, 5100 Ross, cathedralartsdallas.org, 214.887.6552, $95 in advance and space is limited more LOCAL EVENTS or submit your own

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FEB. 2

Dallas Bach Society

On Sunday, starting at 4 p.m. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral and the Dallas Bach Society present Juliana Gondek as she sings Bach and Handel. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral, 5100 Ross, cathedralartsdallas.org, 214.887.6552, free

FEB. 6

History of the interstate theaters

Documentarian Jeffrey Mills presents his research and work on the documentary Before the Curtain Rises, which is a feature-length documentary film produced for PBS about the history of going to the movies and why it still matters. Doors open at 6 p.m. Fair Park, Hall of State, 3939 Grand, 214.421.4500 ext. 101, free

FEB. 8

Shoreline Spruce Up

For the Love of the Lake invites neighbors to join its monthly Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up to pick up trash along the shores of White Rock Lake. They will meet at the office starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, and refreshments will be served afterward. For the Love of the Lake office, 1152 N. Buckner, whiterocklake.org 214.660.1100, free

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Friendship Tea

Join the Dallas Arboretum in the Restaurant DeGolyer for a Friendship Tea on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Or, to book a Sunday or Monday Tea time, call 214.515.6511 before 10 a.m. on Friday for personal handling. For reservations of more than eight people call 214.515.6500 or email teas@ dallasarboretum.org.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, dallasarboretum.org, $39-$42

Feb. 14

Valentine’s Day performance

Las Vegas singer Teddy Davey will headline two exclusive Valentine’s evening performances at the Balcony Club on Friday from 6-7:15 p.m. and 7:45-9 p.m. Champagne and sweets are included in the price of tickets.

The Balcony Club, 1825 Abrams, 214.484.2861, balconyclubdallas.com, $15

FEB. 22

Art for kids

From 10 a.m.-1 p.m., join art museum educator Amy Hofland, executive director of the Crow Collection of Asian Art, as young artists explore creative and engaging projects through diverse media and techniques. Supplies are included.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral in the Justus Sundermann Gallery, 5100 Ross, 214.887.6552, free when you register online at cathedralartsdallas.org

THROUGH FEB. 22

Her Song

Celebrate the great women songwriters of the first half of the 20th century during “Her Song” at the Bath House Cultural Center. Join Echo Room for an environmental re-creation of a period “supper club,” complete with Champagne, food, dancing and a live band.

Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, dallasculture.org, 214.670.8749, $15-$25

THROUGH FEB. 23

‘Go, Dog. Go!’

“Big dogs and little dogs. Dogs in cars.” Join Dallas Children’s Theater for their adaptation of the book “Go, Dog. Go!” by P.D. Eastman. Enjoyed by ages 4 and up.

Dallas Children’s Theater in the Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman Street, dct.org, 214.740.0051, $20-$46

FEB. 23

Choral Evensong in the Cathedral

Mostly unchanged since the 16th century, Evensong continues to be one of the most treasured liturgies of the Anglican tradition. The event starts at 4 p.m. with a reception following in the Justus Sundermann Gallery.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral, 5100 Ross, cathedralartsdallas.org, 214.887.6552, free

City View Antique Mall

Fill your Castle, Cottage, Lake House or Ranch House with one-of-a-kind finds from City View Antique Mall. Come visit 55 Dealers at our facility. 6830 Walling Ln. (off Skillman/Abrams) 214.752.3071 cityviewantiques@homstead.com

Painting With A Twist

Express your inner artist! Instructors lead attendees in creating paintings with a featured piece of art. Bring your imagination and beverage. Perfect for private parties and complimentary valet parking. 5202 W. Lovers Lane 214.350.9911 paintingwithatwist.com/dallas

Gecko Hardware

A sweet scent for your sweetie! Locally-made oil and reed diffusers in delightful fragrances such as Plumeria, Patchouli, Lavender and Lime Basil. From functional to funky - we make green living fun! 10233 E. NW Hwy @ Ferndale (near Albertsons) 214.343.1971 GeckoHardware.com

Yoga Mart

Zafus, meditation pads and meditation benches and other supplies to assist your practice. Several lyengar yoga classes each week, all levels of yoga experience. Yoga Mart 6039 Oram (at Skillman) 214.534.4469 yogamartusa.com

The Store In Lake Highlands

Valentines Day is coming! Trollbeads has a bead for every occassion, as well as sterling bracelets, leather bracelets and necklaces. 10233 E NW Hwy @ Ferndale (near Albertsons) 214.553.8850 Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 TheStoreinLH.com

The Advocate Foundation’s limited-edition, numbered, and hand-painted ornament; perfect gift for the new home owner or Dallas transplant. Sales benefit neighborhood organizations. 214.292.0486 email foundation@advocatemag.com

Green House Market

8687 N. Central 214.809.5977 thegreenhousemarket.com

AMBIANCE: MODERN

PRICE RANGE: $7-$15

HOURS:

8 A.M.-10 P.M. DAILY

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THE MENU HAS SYMBOLS INDICATING GLUTENFREE, VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN OPTIONS

Tucked away behind the AMC theater on the second floor in NorthPark Center, a space once inhabited by Starbucks has undergone quite a transformation in recent months. A restaurant with an all-white interior — a clean and crisp palette — immediately draws attention to the fiery colors of freshly chopped grapefruit, golden beets and butternut squash on display in the salad case. In the center of the restaurant, executive chef Ben Hutchison sautés meat and warms bread baked by local Village Baking Company for panini and ciabatta sandwiches.

“The whole idea that we want to promote is that people should know where their food is coming from — we should be able to go see our cows and chickens and look them in the eyes,” says owner Michael Siegel. He and his wife, Robyn, opened Green House Market in December after the success of their Green House gourmet food truck, which also emphasized fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Michael says that instead of expanding to three food trucks to meet customer demand, the couple opted to swap the food-truck biz for a brickand-mortar location. Keeping in line with the philosophy of their food truck, the flank steak comes from Local Yocal farms in McKinney, and the chicken breast and fish come from Texas as well. Menu items at the restaurant are made to order and served fast-casual. Robyn adds that they now offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, which they couldn’t do with the food truck. There also are several pieces of artwork on display inside Green House Market. Robyn is an art advisor and says that she selects pieces for the restaurant that explore the themes of form and function, pertaining to food. So if the vibrant colors of your meal aren’t exciting enough for you, there’s some cool modern art to look at, too.

Whitney Thompson

SPOTS | 1 Nazca Kitchen

Here, the focus is fresh fish and organic, sustainable, healthful ingredients. One of the first things you’ll see is the outdoor garden growing cabbage and other greens. It’s just a precursor to the goodness that waits within.

8041 Walnut Hill

214.696.2922 nazcakitchen.com

2 Green Spot Market and Café

It looks like a gas station. And that it is. But it’s also so much more. The so-called “ecovenience” store stocks fresh produce and frozen yogurt and serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner in the form of tacos, burgers and sandwiches from vendors promising humane and organic practices.

702 N. Buckner 214.319.SPOT greenspotmarket.com

3 HG Sply Co.

HG Sply Co. on Lower Greenville draws from the paleo diet to fuel its healthy, backto-the-basics mentality. “Simple, clean food” is the name of the game at HG. 2008 Greenville 469.334.0896 hgsplyco.com

Highland Park Cafeteria

Delicious and good for you. Enjoy the homemade flavor. Enjoy the healthy feeling. Enjoy the Price. Enjoy the live piano music. Bring your kids, bring your whole family. Meeting rooms and catering available. Open from 11-8 everyday. A Dallas original since 1925.

Andrea’s Italian Restaurant

• Call for reservations for Valentine’s Day.

• Tuesday: BOGO

• Wednesday: Happy Hour 5:30-7:30 Glass of wine $4.50 (reg $6.75) (coupons not valid)

• Open every day for dinner!