1 minute read
out&about
in February
02.18-02.21
RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL $12 to $20 Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, The J Players present this four-time Tony Award-winning musical. Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, this production weaves together three distinctly American tales: that of a stifled upperclass wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician — all united by their courage, compassion and belief in the promise of the future. Tickets for students and seniors are $12 in advance or $15 at the door, and for everyone else tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. To purchase tickets and see showtimes, visit jccdallas.org. Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven.
02.05 FOR THE LOVE OF KRAMER Valentine’s Day is around the corner, which means love is the air. Share a little bit of that benevolence with Kramer Elementary and swing by this event, which will raise money for the school’s PTA. In addition to games, goodies and dancing for the kiddos, more than 100 items will be up for auction, such as Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars tickets, handmade jewelry, and gift certificates to neighborhood favorites like Gazebo Burger and Ken’s Man’s Shop. The event will be from 6-9 p.m. at Kramer Elementary, 7131 Midbury, kramerelementary.org.
02.20-02.21
LET’S GO ORGANIC
This weekend-long event is open to anyone looking for tips on living a more environmentally friendly life. Local vendors and societies will have information booths in the garden, and there will be several free demos and workshops. To see a complete schedule of events, visit nhg.com. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316.
FREE love.” It’s a philosophy showcased wall at La Duni, and what owner Dunia Borga has come to learn after many years of baking. “You get cake orders for birthdays, weddings, even wakes — always times when people who love each other are gathered together.” And this month La Duni is celebrating love with heart-shaped cookies that say “I love you” in three of the romance languages: Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. Borga also has unveiled a Valentine’s line of cupcakes and boxed truffle sets, which you can purchase with freshly-cut roses being sold at La Duni for one-stop Valentine’s Day shopping.
