Out & About

December 2012

Dec. 22

Tasty treats

Take a break from shopping to stock up on baked goods at the 10 a.m.-7 p.m. sale on the center’s first level near Macy’s and on the second level near NorthPark Cafés. Local premier chefs and caterers will offer gourmet cakes, cookies, pies and other sweet treats. Proceeds benefit the North Texas Food Bank’s Cooking Matters and Share Our Strength, a campaign to ensure all kids receive nutritious, affordable foods.

NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, northparkcenter.com, free

DEC. 1, 8, 15

Santa days

Meet Comet and Cupid, live reindeer, and take a picture with Santa from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Photos are free but donations benefit the North Texas Food Bank. The Plaza at Preston Center, 8311 Preston Center Plaza, 469.232.0000, theplazaatprestoncenter.com, free

DEC. 1

Baroque Christmas

The holiday concert at 8 p.m. features German Baroque and J.S. Bach music performed by the Dallas Bach Society. Purchase tickets online.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7611 Park, 214.320.8700, dallasbach.org, $20-$50

DEC. 1

Computer boot camp

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel from 11 a.m.-noon. This course is geared toward seniors and will provide a “nurturing small-group atmosphere.” Park Forest Branch Library, 3421 Forest, 214.670.6333, dallaslibrary2.org, free

DEC. 3

Kabbalah and reincarnation

Author Karen Berg explores the relationship between Kabbalah and reincarnation at 7:30 p.m. Attendees will receive a copy of Berg’s new book on the topic, “To Be Continued,” which was released in September.

Museum of Biblical Art, 7500 Park, 214.368.4622, kabbalah.com/tbctour, $36

Nov. 29, Dec. 1-2

‘101 Dalmatians’

Join Cruella De Vil, Pongo, Perdita and the rest of the adorable pups at the JCC’s Youtheatre production. The show begins at 7 p.m. each night, and a matinee showing takes place Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. Buy tickets online at a discounted price or at the door.

Jewish Community Center of Dallas, 7900 Northaven, 214.739.2737, jccdallas.org, $12-$16

DEC. 7

Bulbs and beer

From 4-7 p.m. take advantage of complimentary wine, beer and appetizers while shopping the garden for holiday gifts. Drop by a class on planting terrariums at 5:30 p.m. or a class on planting tulips and pansies in containers at 6 p.m. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316, nhg.com, free