Out & About

July

July 4

Exchange Club of Lake Highlands Fourth of July Parade

The annual celebration kicks off with a parade down Church, from Audelia west to White Rock Trail at 9 a.m. Pull up a chair and enjoy floats, vintage cars and more filled with LHHS Highlandettes, Bell Boys, babies, patriotic puppies and more. Afterward, all neighbors are invited for fun and games near the LH North Rec Center. This event helps raise funds for the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands’ annual scholarships and other community service projects. Church Street (across from LHHS), lhexchangeclub.org, free

THROUGH NOV. 5

Chihuly at the DallasArboretum

The Chihuly exhibit continues with dramatic, colorful glass sculptures in more than 15 locations throughout the gardens. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings are “Chihuly Nights,” an opportunity to see the sculptures illuminated. Artist Dale Chihuly’s 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 more local events or submit your own

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THROUGH JULY 15

Beautiful Daughters’

Dallas Children’s Theater presents 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

Too Hot To Handle 5k/15k

At 7:30 a.m., runners will face the heat at this race, held on the north side of White Rock Lake. Enjoy snacks and a beer garden in the sponsor village following the race. This event benefits the Protective Animal League and Team in Training, the world’s largest endurance sports training program with a mission to raise money to fight blood cancers. Awards will be announced at 9 a.m. Norbuck Park, runproject.org/ too-hot-handle-5k15k, $30–$45

JULY 3

36th Infantry Division, U.S. Military Band concert

The Dallas Arboretum hosts a patriotic concert from 7:30–9:30 p.m. Wear your best patriotic attire for the costume contest and have a chance at winning a family four-pack to Studio Movie Grill. Guests can preorder their food from Highland Park Cafeteria or purchase at the kiosk the night of the show. Gates open at 6 p.m. All tickets must be purchased online in advance.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org, $9 (child member)–$22 (adult non-member), free parking

JULY 14, 28

White Rock Local Market

From 8 a.m.–1 p.m., join local farmers, artisans and more for a neighborhood farmers market. July 28 will feature farmers, growers and artisan foods, while July 14 is the “everything” market with arts and crafts as well.

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

JULY 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31

Concerts at the Arboretum

Dallas Arboretum’s concert series is back again for 2012. This month’s lineup includes Lime Light, Asleep at the Wheel, Good Question Band, Killdares, Molly Ringwalds, Blaze of Glory, Brave Combo and Spazmatics.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org, $9–$22

Our New addition has recently welcomed her new addition, Madelyn Eve Muller born May 7, 2012.

Jennifer Muller, MD begins her practice on Monday August 6, 2012.

We would like to welcome you to our Walnut Hill OB/Gyn family. Please call our office or go online to schedule an appointment.

Walnut Hill Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates

8305 Walnut Hill Ln. Ste. 100 Dallas, TX 75231 214-363-7801 www.walnuthillobgyn.com

Please visit our secure website to schedule an appointment, pay a bill or email your nurse.

There’s a certain stigma attached to dining out with small children. Servers are generally not enthusiastic about cleaning up the mess. Goodfriend passes no such judgment. “We don’t hate your kids,” says owner Matt Tobin. “We opened this restaurant for the neighborhood. We are catering to the element that is here, and it’s young families.” Goodfriend serves up “farmhouse burgers” made with grass-fed beef and has quite a selection of craft beers. The menu lists suggestions for pairings. The Loretta beef burger with onionbacon jam and blue cheese goes well with the Left Hand Milk Stout. Not a meat-eater? There are options for veggie and turkey burgers, too. The most inventive item on the menu, Tobin says, is the Latin Lover, a chorizo burger with roasted red peppers, caramelized onions and manchego. Goodfriend doesn’t have a kids’ menu, and it doesn’t need one. The “cuddly pigs” (pigs-in-a-blanket) and sweet waffle fries keep the little ones happy. —Emily

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[SE Corner of Walnut Hill] atomicpie.com | 214.553.5733

JG’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers

In addition to old-fashioned burgers, JG’s serves up stuff kids crave — all-beef hot dogs, chicken tenders, grilled cheese sandwiches. But here that doesn’t mean skimping on items that will satisfy slightly more sophisticated palates, including bleu cheese cheeseburgers, veggie patties, big salads, fat stuffed jalapeños and imported beers.

And for all ages: real whipped cream-topped milkshakes!

12101Greenville, Ste. 109 972.644.8628 jgshamburgers.com