Out & About

August 2014

Through Oct. 5

Oscar de la Renta: Five Decades of Style

This special exhibit at the George W. Bush Presidential Center opened at the end of July and takes an in-depth look at the famed fashion designer’s career and work. The exhibit features more than 60 garments, including some worn by First Ladies Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton and Nancy Reagan, as well as Bush’s daughters, Jenna and Barbara. George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Boulevard, 214.200.4300, bushcenter.org, $10-$16

THROUGH AUG. 30

Frontier Faith: The Texas Cowboy

Artist and illustrator Jack Terry presents his work of the Old West at the Museum of Biblical Art. Terry is a cowboy himself, having spent his life roping cattle and breaking wild horses. His portraits have been exhibited in galleries all over the world.

Museum of Biblical Art, 7500 Park Lane, 214.368.4622, biblicalarts.org, $10-$12

AUG. 5, 12, 19, 26

Open-play badminton

Get your game face on and prepare to sharpen your skills during open-play badminton at Churchill Recreation Center 11:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m. Saturdays. Churchill Recreation Center, 6906 Churchill Way, 214.670.6477, $3

AUG. 7

SMU Summer Author Series presents Jeffrey Kahn

Jeffrey Kahn, associate professor of law at the SMU Dedman School of Law, discusses balancing individual liberty with national security from 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the Preston Royal Library auditorium. Kahn is the author of “Mrs. Shipley’s Ghost: The Right to Travel and Terrorist Watchlists,” in which he tells the story of a federal employee who controlled passports during the Cold War. Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal, 214.670.7128, free

AUG. 7

Family Fun Night

Put on a swimsuit and grab the kids for Family Fun Night at the Town North YMCA outdoor pool, complete with roasted hot dogs for dinner. The beach-themed event starts at 5:30 p.m. Town North Family YMCA, 4332 Northaven, 214.357.8431, ymcadallas.org, $15 more LOCAL EVENTS or submit your own

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Aug. 8

Christine Lavin

Singer-songwriter, guitarist and recording artist Christine Lavin performs at Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse at 8 p.m. A New York City resident, Lavin is working on her 21st solo album. The opening act is Ashley Monical, whose style has been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow.

Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, 9555 N. Central, 214.363.0044, $18 advance/$22 door

AUG. 15

James Rollins

Barnes and Noble hosts an event at 7 p.m. with author James Rollins, whose book “The 6th Extinction” hits bookstores on Aug. 12. The novel is the latest installment in his “Sigma Force” book series.

Barnes and Noble, 7700 W. Northwest Highway #300, 214.739.1124, barnesandnoble.com, free

AUG. 16

Midtown Art Walk

On the third Saturday of each month, The Gallery at Midtown opens its studios, featuring scultpure, paintings, handmade jewelry, pottery, glass art and other artistic mediums. The exhibits run 6-10 p.m.

Valley View Center, 13331 Preston, galleryatmidtown.com, free

AUG. 16

Fairy Gardens: Visitors from the Greener Realm

This workshop is designed to allow parents and children to work together while creating miniature worlds, and the finished product can be taken home. Registration costs include materials for the piece, and the workshop runs from 10-11:30 a.m.

North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316, nhg.com, $49.99

AUG. 31

Celebrate Yoga

Yoga beginners and masters of the mat can attend a morning of classes covering a variety of yoga styles from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Town North YMCA. The registration cost includes classes, a shirt, a gift bag and snacks.

Town North Family YMCA, 4332 Northaven, 214.357.8431, ymcadallas.org, $15