Out & About

January 2014

Jan. 20

Wrangler dance clinic

Youngsters are invited to join the Lake Highlands High School Wranglers for a fun afternoon learning country and western dances Monday from 1-3:30 p.m. The honorary Wranglers will show off their skills at half time of the LHHS basketball game on Jan. 24. Participants will receive T-shirts to wear to the performance and will be admitted to the game at no cost (parents must purchase tickets to attend). Open to students from kindergarten through 6th grade.

LHHS Cafeteria, 9449 Church Road, 214.912.3278, lhhswranglers.org, $25-$30

JAN. 10

Ellis Paul show

American songwriter Ellis Paul performs his folk-pop music, which critics say has helped bridge the gap between modern folk and the traditional Woody Guthrie-style sound. The Stay Birds will open the show.

Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, 9555 N Central, 214-363-0044, unclecalvins.org, $18-$22

JAN. 11

Family concert

The Fine Arts Chamber Players present a free Bancroft Family Concert featuring musicians and dancers of Avant Chamber Ballet in the Horchow Auditorium at the Dallas Museum of Art Saturday at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood, 214.520.2219 fineartschamberplayers.org, free

THROUGH JAN. 25

Wild art

View the exhibit “Forest, Feathers, and Fur,” which features acrylic paintings by Roxanne Mather, which beautifully portray animals, birds, and other creatures that live and thrive around White Rock Lake.

154 Glass St. Suite 10, 214.521.6622, facebook.com/fashioncited, $20 donation is requested at the door

JAN. 30

Lights on Lake Highlands

Prospective students and families enjoy a night of music and more as they learn about the programs, people and traditions of Lake Highlands Junior High School during this open house from 6-8:30 p.m. at the school.

Lake Highlands Junior High, 10301 Walnut Hill, 469.593.1600

Jan. 23-25

‘Grease’

Leave behind chilly winter days for those summer days (and nights) during the Lake Highlands High School theater department production of “Grease” at 7 p.m. LHHS Auditorium, 9449 Church Road, $13

JAN. 24 – FEB. 23

‘Go, Dog. Go!’

Dogs sing, dance and drive cars in this Dallas Children’s Theater musical for ages 4 and up. A DCT Party and Play Event on Jan. 25 features themed activities before and after the performance.

Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.740.0051, $12-$40

T.HEE GREETINGS

Lake Highlands store now offers boutique wines and craft beers! Both stores carry a great supply of bar and wine gifts. T. Hee Greetings locations, Lakewood and Lake Highlands. 214.747.5800 t-heegifts.com

Gecko Hardware

Wild birds appreciate a boost during winter - like this recycled suet feeder. Mention ad for 15% off all wild bird products at Gecko Hardware. We make green living fun! 10233 E. NW Hwy @ Ferndale (near Albertsons) 214.343.1971 GeckoHardware.com

JAN. 25

Donut Dash

Eat your fill of donuts and run off the calories at the Donut Dash 5K presented by Hypnotic Donuts at Fair Park. The timed run will start and finish inside the heated Centennial Building, and there will be three donut-hole stations along the course. After the run, enjoy a party with a Chubby Bunny contest (people stuffing their faces with donut holes), a DJ, live music, and free food and beer. Race fees are between $28 and $40 depending on when you register, or pay $15 to join the party without breaking a sweat. The event is accepting cash and other donations in support of the Birthday Party Project, a Dallas nonprofit that gives homeless children a party to celebrate their special day.

Fair Park Centennial Hall, 1001 Washington, 817.706.0368, hddash.com, $15-$45

Artistik Edge

Buy any 2 Redken styling products get the 3rd free! Thru January 8420 Abrams #208 @ Royal 214.349.3888 artistikedge.com

Cake Carousel

Cake, Candy and Cookie supplies! Take a class to learn how to decorate cakes, cookies, push pops, cake pops, candy and more. Register now for spring classes. Call today. 1002 N. Central Expwy. Ste. 501 @ Arapaho 972.690.4628 cakecarousel.com

The Store In Lake Highlands

Candles, Candles, Candles! So many to choose from! Great for gifts to give or keep! Featured: Tyler, Aspen Bay and Circle E Candles. 10233 E NW Hwy @ Ferndale (near Albertsons) 214.553.8850 Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 TheStoreinLH.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 Lane214.350.9911 paintingwithatwist.com/dallas