Out & About

June 2012

June 22–July 15

‘Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters’

Dallas Children’s Theater presents “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters,” the tale of a great African king’s search for a wife. Beautiful maidens, rhythmic drumming and African song make this show a lot of fun.

Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org, $20–$26 more local events or submit your own

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June 3

‘Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly’

Children ages 4 and older will enjoy Dallas Children’s Theater’s “Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly.” Based on the popular books by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss, this story of a bug’s world is full of humor and fun. Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org, $20–$26

Throughout June

Concerts at the arboretum

Dallas Arboretum’s beloved concert series is back again for 2012. This month’s lineup includes Le Freak, Satisfaction, 4 Way Street, Petty Theft, Moving Colors, Key West, Frontiers and Professor D. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org, $9–$22

JUNE 5

2012 Tom Leuder Memorial Cat Classic

This four-man scramble golf tournament is held annually in memory of former LH wildcat Tom Leuder. Money raised will benefit athletic programs at Lake Highlands High School, Lake Highlands Freshman Center, Lake Highlands Junior High and Forest Meadow Junior High. Lunch and registration begin at noon with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Canyon Creek Country Club, 625 W. Lookout, lhwildcatclub.org, $125 per golfer

JUNE 9, 23

White Rock Local Market

From 8 a.m.–1 p.m., join local farmers, artisans and more for a neighborhood farmers market. June 23 will feature farmers, growers and artisan foods, while June 9 includes arts and crafts as well.

Green Spot Market & Fuels, 702 N. Buckner, whiterocklocalmarket.com, free

JUNE 10

MyVery Own Book’s third annual dinner

The Honorable Olly Neal will serve as keynote speaker at the third annual My Very Own Book dinner. Neal’s personal story has been featured in the New York Times and tells how he rose from a life of poverty to his current position when he discovered reading. My Very Own Book runs reading incentive programs in RISD, DISD and Plano ISD. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance, 972.744.4650, myveryownbook.org, $50

Through Nov. 5

Chihuly at the dallas arboretum

The highly anticipated Chihuly exhibit is now open with dramatic, colorful glass sculptures in more than 15 locations throughout the gardens.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings mark “Chihuly Nights,” a rare opportunity to stroll the gardens at night and enjoy these illuminated works of art. Artist Dale Chihuly’s spectacular sculptures have been showcased in 97 exhibitions in seven countries in the last decade. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org, $9 (child)–$15 (adult); Chihuly Nights $9–$20

JUNE 17

summer solstice duathlon & 5k

The duathlon includes a 2-mile run, a 9.5-mile bike ride and another 2-mile run. The 5k runners will start with the duathlon contestants but will continue along East Lawther. The event begins at 7:30 a.m.

Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, whiterockracing.com, $22 5k; $50 duathlon

Ray Lichtenwalter found it difficult to make it through the day without a nap. He didn’t realize he had a problem, but his wife knew he stopped breathing during the night. “My whole day was affected because I was so tired,” he says. At Baylor Sleep Center at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, Ray was diagnosed with sleep apnea and fitted with a CPAP machine. “It was like a miracle. I got up the next morning and felt better than I had in years.” Now that he gets a good night’s sleep every night, Ray’s entire outlook on life has changed. “I’m looking forward to golf, traveling and doing all the things grandparents are supposed to do. And now I have the energy to do it.”

For more information about sleep services, call 1.800.4BAYLOR or visit us online at BaylorHealth.com/SleepDallas.

CaFÉ siLVa

8499 Greenville 214.267.9836 cafesilva.com

AMBIANCE: PARKSIDE, PEACEFUL

PRICE RANGE: $3-$10

TIP:

LIGHT-COLORED COFFEE CONTAINS MORE CAFFEINE THAN DARK OR “BOLD” JAVA .

Delicious

Summer treats

Tucked in a business strip at the southwest corner of Greenville and Royal, Café Silva is a gem in the rough. You don’t really notice that it is in a sublime location until you get inside and take in the view of the adjacent park, trail and golf course. It is the treats behind the counter and the family behind the business, however, that really make this place sparkle. Masoom and Suraiya Khan opened Café Silva, named for their 2-year-old daughter Nurah Silva Khan, a little over a year ago. Suraiya left a job in fashion to take up baking.

“My sister is a chef, so I get some inspiration from her,” she says, “but I really bake what I think I would like to eat.” Some of those goods include the café’s signature Monkey Muffin or the just-in-for-spring lavender lemon cookie. While they specialize in coffees from various regions, the Khans dabble in tea and cold drinks, especially for thirsty fresh-off-the-trail cyclists and hikers. For instance, the uber-refreshing lychee jasmine green tea on ice is a godsend on a sizzling summer day. The glove amaranth flower garnish is very mild, Suraiya says, and adds a rosy hue.

—Christina Hughes Babb

1 White Rock Coffee

Any of your favorite White Rock coffees can be served ice cold, but you knew that. Summer is also the perfect time to sample the shop’s selection of frozen smoothies featuring the likes of Orange Cream Dream, Key Lime Pie, Vanilla Bean Crème and 20° Below Hot Chocolate.

10105 Northwest Highway 214.341.4774 wrcoffee.com

2 FreshBerry

This yogurt-and-more store in The Shops at Park Lane offers tasty, low-fat refreshment, including the unique Fresh Pop, made with fresh fruit and weighing in at less than 100 calories.

8084Park Lane 214.987.3751 freshberry.net

3 TC Shaved Ice

Summers in Texas are tough. This little Garland Road drive-thru shack makes ‘em bearable. Opt for a good old-fashioned syrupy sno cone, or try the knockout, a sno cone with a scoop of ice cream on top and bottom.

10999 Garland 214.327.2421

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Free Family Concert

Tuesday, May 29th 5 - 9 pm

Exall Park -Live Oak & Hall Street-

Presented By: Dallasite Club