Been praying for a nearby place where you can eat good food but don’t have to get dressed up to do it? Seems a number of folks in our neighborhood have, and many of them, based on the lines you’ll find on a Friday night, have found it in the Flying Fish.
The Preston Center spot serves a variety of fresh seafood, and though much of it is fried, you can also get four types of grilled fish, along with crab legs, raw oysters and boiled crawfish (in season).
The Fish is a fun, casual spot to bring the family, with fish-related paraphernalia all around and a Liars’ Wall, where diners can post photos of themselves with the big catch.
And here’s another answer to your prayers – finally, a big way to get rid of that Big Mouth Billy Bass your significant other thinks is so darn cute. Bring one in, let them put it on the wall, and you get a free catfish basket, along with an adoption certificate so you’ll know we’ll be well-cared for
FLYING FISH
6126 Luther
214-696-FISH
Hours: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily
BW, OD, $
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Serves 1-2)
4.5 oz cooked and chilled shrimp (small)
¼ avocado, diced
12 oz cocktail sauce (Add a splash of Sprite to your sauce for additional flavor and zest.)
2 tablespoons tomato, diced
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 lime wheel
Place cooked, cold shrimp in a frosted mug. Add tomato. (To spice it up, add a tablespoon of diced jalapeno and a tablespoon of Tabasco sauce.) Pour in a cocktail sauce and stir. Top with avocado, cilantro and fresh lime juice and garnish with a lime wheel.
on the go
Cool Thursdays OK, so it means you’ll have to cross Central Expressway, but we think this series of concerts at this beautiful Dallas Arboretum might be worth it. Sit back, enjoy a breeze off of White Rock Lake, and take in the incredible gardens surrounding you. The shows are held at the Arboretum’s new Rutchik Concert Stage, and bands this month include Think Big! And the Bulletproof Brass Band (July 1), Emerald City Band (July 8), Linda Petty and the Main Event (July 15), Hunter Sullivan Band and Cold Blue Steel (July 22) and Cold Blue Steel (July 29). All shows begin at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12, or $3 for members. 8525 Garland. Call 214-515-6519 or visit www.dallasarboretum.org for tickets and information.
Wonderful Wednesdays School is out, but you can continue the education with one of these weekly day camps held at Dallas Children’s Museum. Each camp includes a mini introduction to world cultures through stories, music and crafts. July 7 – Apache Nation of Native America; July 14 – Awesome Australia; July 21 – Texas Lone Star State; July 28 – Mysteries of India. Other events and exhibits in July include: Fairy Tale Road, Yia Yi’s Greek Village, Kindermusik and Sesame Espanol. Dallas Children’s Museum, Valley View Center. Visit www.dallaschildrens.org or call 972-368-6555 for more information.
arts & entertainment
Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse July 2 – Bill Nash/Damaris/Todd Hoke; July 9 – Woody Guthrie Festival Preview Show with Jimmy LaFave, Karen Mal, Steppin In It, Audrey Auid ($15/$18); July 16 – closed for Woody Guthrie Festival; July 23 – Eric Taylor; July 30 – Hans Theesink ($12/$15). A smoke-free, alcohol-free venue for live music. All shows start at 8 p.m. Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 N. Central. For information, call 214-363-0044 or visit www.unclecalvins.org
The Triumph of French Painting Through Sunday, July 25. The Meadows Museum presents an international loan exhibition of 40 major paintings by French masters of the 17th century. The show features works by 34 artists, including Nicolas Poussin, Georges de la Tour and Claude Lorrain. Parking and admission to the exhibit is free. 5900 Bishop on the SMU campus. For more information, call 214-768-2516 or visit www.meadowsmuseumdallas.org
20th Century Texas and Spanish Prints Through Sunday, August 8. This exhibition includes more than 100 prints by Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso and prominent artists of the Southwest, including Otis Dozier, David Bates and Charles T. Bowling. Admission is free. At the Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop. Call 214-768-2516 for more information.
Library Exhibit Throughout July: Art show of mixed media by DECATS students. Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal. 214-670-7128.
community
Photography Club Thursdays, 1 p.m. This class is for anyone who has ever taken photographs and wondered what they could do to get better results. Some classes include outings to local sites for picture taking. All you need is a camera, film and enthusiasm. Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven. For information contact scane@jccdallas.com.
health & fitness
Jazzercise Mondays, 10-11 a.m. Dance and get fit at the same time. $10 for JCC members and $15 for non-members per session. Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven. For information, contact jcohn@jccdallas.com.
Stretching and Exercise Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10 a.m. Stretching and low-impact group exercises with instructor Dorothy Gross. Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven. For information contact HYPER-LINK mail to: info@jccdallas.com info@jccdallas.com
library
Color Me Bonkers! Tuesday, July 6, 2:30 p.m. Bonkers the Clown keeps kids in stitches with jokes, magic tricks and general clowning around. Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal. 214-670-7128.
Willy Welch Live! Tuesday, July 13, 2:30 p.m. Musician and author shares his humorous original songs. Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal. 214-670-7128.
Go Van Gogh: Make a Memory Mural Wednesday, July 21, 2 p.m. Participants investigate the collages of African-Amerian icon Romare Bearden and create their own collage based on personal memories. Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal. 214-670-7128.
More Folktales for You Tuesday, July 27, 2:30 p.m. Storyteller Jiaan Powers tells tales from near and far. Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal Library, 5626 Royal. 214-670-7128.
literary
Preston Royal Book Discussion Group Wednesday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. Join us for a lively and fun discussion of High Fidelity by Nick Hornsby. Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal. 214-670-7128.
Readers’ Theatre Mondays, 1 p.m. Sharon Crane leads weekly sessions reading various plays, with one or more performances planned throughout the year. No memorization required. Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven. For information contact info@jccdallas.com.
Book Signing Tuesday, July 8, 7:30 p.m. Billie Letts, best-selling author of “Where the Heart Is,” will be on hand for a reading, Q&A and signing of her latest book, “Shoot the Moon.” Barnes & Noble and Lincoln Park, 7700 @ Northwest Highway. Call 214-739-1124 for more information.
seniors
Shepherd’s Center of North Dallas Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This friendly group is open to men and women ages 60+, offering a wide variety of classes and activities. Bring lunch; coffee is provided. Newcomers welcome. Lover’s Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood. For more information, call executive secretary Anabel at 214-350-0465.
Exercise For Older Adults Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9-10 a.m. A stretching and low-impact group exercise class for seniors, led by instructor Dorothy Glass. For more information contact HYPERLINK mail to: aangorina@jccdallas.org aangorina@jccdallas.org.
WEEE LOVE A PARADE!
Though it’s been around for 10 years, this neighborhood Fourth of July event is known simply as “the neighborhood parade.” After all, who needs an official-sounding name for something that is so looked forward to that nearly 300 people show up for it every year? It’s organized by the Preston Royal Women’s Club and the Hillcrest Forest Neighborhood Association, and starts in front of Kramer Elementary School. It includes the usual elements of neighborhood parade-dom: kids on decorated bikes, trikes, scooters and cars, patriotic-looking pets and, according to organizer Tracey Mott, even the occasional chicken (it did happen one year). The best part? Once everyone is good and sweaty from the Texas summer heat, the fire department guys drop a tank of water on anyone willing to assemble for a drenching. For tamer types, the Kramer PTA will serve refreshingly cold lemonade. Sunday, July 4, at 10 a.m. Kramer Elementary School, 7131 Midbury Dr.
