out&about

in october 10.07.09

Face And Form

$6-$8 Talk about a big head. The new 13-foot-tall and 10-foot-wide sculpture at the Meadows Museum is just that. “Sho,” a contemporary sculpture created by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, will be a centerpiece in the museum’s new entry plaza, which opens to the public Wednesday, Oct. 7. Inside the museum will be “Face and Form,” an exhibit highlighting contemporary sculpture from the 19th to the 21st centuries with works by artists such as Rodin, Maillol, Lipchitz, Marini, Moore, Oldenburg and Smith. Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop, 214.768.2516. —MARLENA CHAVIRA-MEDFORD

10.03 GREEN GRAtEFULNEss tOUR $25 Life coach John Matthew will inform audiences about making the most of their personal resources, with tips for reshaping your body, renewing relationships and recharging your life. There will also be live music, free refreshments and product giveaways. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Education is Freedom, a non-profit dedicated to helping Dallas kids stay in school and prepare for higher education. Talks will be at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at gogreengratefulness.com. Southern Methodist University’s Hughes-Trigg Theatre, 6425 Boaz.

Neighbors are invited to put their creative skills to the test and create a unique birdhouse. First place receives a $100 North Haven Gardens gift card, second place receives a $75 gift card, and third place receives a $50 gift card. Download the entry form at nhg.com. On contest day, there will be a 1 p.m. educational presentation about hummingbirds — and at 3 p.m. there will be a presentation by the Texas Raptor Center with live hawks, owls and falcons of different sizes and species. North Haven Gardens, 7700 North Haven, 214.363.5316.

Get Unplugged

If yoU Go To NEUHAUs C Afé To TAkE ADvANTAGE of THE frEE WIfI, prepare to be tempted. After all, it’s mighty hard to linger over your laptop and not splurge when you’re surrounded by glass cases brimming with Belgian chocolates, layered cakes and candy by-the-pound. If all the sugar doesn’t give you the pick-meup you need, there are several hot and cold coffee drinks along with a full bar. Breakfast is available until 3 p.m., and entrees such as lemon trout and mushroom chicken are available anytime. Plus, there’s live music Friday and Saturday nights. –MARLENA CHAVIRA-MEDFORD