Out & About

August 2012

Aug. 12

Hottest Half & 10k

At 7:30 a.m., runners face the heat at the Hottest Half & 10k. The average high for this date is 96 degrees, so pack on the sunscreen and join other athletes on the north side of White Rock Lake. Afterward, enjoy a cooling tent, beer, food vendors and more. Awards will be announced at 10:30 a.m. Norbuck Park, hottesthalf.com, $50–$80

THROUGH NOV. 5

Chihuly at the Dallas Arboretum

The Chihuly exhibit is open with dramatic, colorful glass sculptures in more than 15 locations throughout the garden. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings mark “Chihuly Nights,” an opportunity to stroll the garden at night and enjoy these illuminated works of art. Artist Dale Chihuly’s spectacular sculptures have been showcased in 97 exhibits in seven countries during the past decade. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org, $9 (child)-$15 (adult); Chihuly Nights $9-$20

AUG. 8

Family fun afternoon movie

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As part of the mayor’s summer reading program, the Audelia Library hosts a family-friendly movie from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Audelia Road Library, 10045 Audelia, 214.670.1350, dallaslibrary2.org, free

Aug. 11, 25

White Rock Local Market

From 8 a.m.–1 p.m., join local farmers, artisans and more for a neighborhood market. Aug. 25 will feature farmers, growers and artisan foods, while Aug. 11 is the “everything market” with arts and crafts, as well.

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

Aug. 13

Kids camp

From 1–5 p.m., Pinot’s Palette encourages customers to drop off their kids for four hours of painting and craft fun … while the adults get some back-to-school errands run. Participants will paint “Day Dreamer.” Pinot’s Palette, 6465 E. Mockingbird, 214.827.4668, pinotspalette.com/lakewood, $60/$35 painting only

Aug. 14

Worm composting class

From 9-11 a.m., Heather Rinaldi, the Texas Worm Ranch’s founder and chief worm rancher will explain how easy vermicomposting can be, its benefits and its potential impact on communities. Registration fee includes a worm bin, which attendees will learn to set up and maintain.

Dallas Eco-op, 10137A Shoreview, rancher@txwormranch.com, txwormranch.com, $60

Aug. 18

Read to Rocky

Elementary-aged children are invited to read to the Heart of Texas therapy dogs at 2 p.m. Bring a book, or choose one from the library’s selection. Audelia Road Branch Library, 10045 Audelia, 214.670.1350, dallaslibrary2.org, free

Aug. 18

Back-to-school party

Pool party features water fun, silent auction and a cookout. From 6–9 p.m. KayCee Club, 10110 Shoreview, 214.348.7940, kcclub.org, free for members

Delicious

No-frills sushi

Insidethe nondescript Japanese grocery store is a counter deli offering fresh tuna, whitefish and yellowtail sashimi; sushi rolls from eel to California; udon noodles; teriyaki bowls and even sea urchin soup (an acquired taste). And that’s just the beginning. Kazy’s Gourmet Shop is a gem in the rough at the corner of Marksville and the LBJ service road. The business places its emphasis on the wholesale side, distributing fresh fish to many of Dallas’ finer sushi establishments, but the takeout area is getting a makeover, staffers tell us, and there is plenty of space to dine in. While you wait on your order, check out the rows of glassware and colorful Asian candies.

—Christina Hughes Babb

Kazy’s

9256 Markville at LBJ 214.342.3111

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1 Sushi Ichiban

Try the spicy hot challenge roll at this low-key eatery, then cool off with an icy Kirin Ichiban brew and some green tea ice cream.

12101Greenville 972.437.9514

2 Sushiyama

This hole-in-the-wall is perfect for latenight diners craving authentic Asian fare. The Wednesday night bento box special andTuesday and Saturday dollar-sushi nights are popular. Non-special nights still offer moderately priced food, sans the crowd.

8989 Forest 972.234.3474

3 Moon Wok Grill

It looks like a typical Chinese takeout joint, but has a surprisingly wide array of Asian dishes, including seaweed salad, delicious spring rolls, soups, sushi and sashimi. Drop by and check out the dinein specials.

8670 Skillman

214.221.8888

4 Kaze

Though the upper-Greenville restaurant’s facade looks a little worn, regulars rave about the top-notch sushi and hibachi. 7525 Greenville

214.987.2333

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