March 14-17
Savor Dallas 2013
Savor Dallas 2013
Foodies, wine lovers and curious culinary consumers are invited to the 9th annual Savor Dallas. The event, featuring cuisine from more than 60 of the Dallas area’s top chefs plus 400 premium wines and imported beers, kicks off at Trinity Groves at the foot of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge on March 14. Festivities include “Wine Stroll at the Perot”, at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and the global wine and cheese celebration at The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. Perot Museum of Nature and Science event 7-9 p.m. March 15, 2201 N. Field, $35; The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek 2-3 p.m. March 16, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd., 214.696.2493, $35-300 (package pricing available)
March 1
‘Grease’
Benjamin Franklin Middle School ‘Grease’
Benjamin Franklin Middle School students will perform the Broadway hit “Grease” at 7:30 p.m. in the Franklin Auditorium. The youngsters have been hopelessly devoted to rehearsals — singing, dancing and acting — since October, so expect some serious hand jiving, rocking and rolling. Benjamin Franklin Middle School, 6920 Meadow, general admission $4-$5, reserved $6
March 2
‘It’s my park day’
Join your neighbors for the citywide volunteer opportunity, “It’s my park day,” which runs from 8 a.m. to noon. Participate by performing tasks such as litter pick-up, graffiti removal, weeding and more. Northaven Trail organizers will also do their part by planting flowers and shrubs at the trail head on Freda Stern near the JCC. The event will be from 9 to noon. Dallas Park and Recreation Department, 214.670.8483
Through March 2
‘Titanic, the Musical’
A winner of five Tony awards, this musical delves into the causes, conditions and characters involved in the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. Jewish Community Center of Dallas, 7900 Northaven, 214.739.2737, $15-$25
Zumba at Churchill Recreation Center
March 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30
Zumba
This Latin-inspired exercise class is set to high-energy music and designed to help students dance away calories. The sessions are for adults only, and you’ll “party” instead of “work out,” organizers say. Classes are taught 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 10:15-11:15 a.m. Saturdays. Churchill Recreation Center, 6906 Churchill Way, call Shanell McNeil at 972.773.9116, $5 per class
March 15
Emo-folk and pop-folk
Melissa Greener will perform her emo-folk music, inspired by modernist poets and the ’60s, at 8 p.m. Kate Klim failed at acting as a child but prospered as a musician. Klim headlines with her folk-pop music. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, 9555 N. Central Expressway, 214.363.0044, $15 in advance and $18 at the door
March 23
W.T. White Community Street Fair
Bring the whole family to this free event outside the high school that will feature about 100 booths from different community organizations and live performances 11 a.m.-3 p.m. W.T. White student clubs, teams, parent volunteers, elementary and middle school groups, neighborhood organizations, local businesses and food trucks will be present. W.T. White High School, 4505 Ridgeside Drive, 972.502.6200, free
March 28
Easter egg hunt
Town North Family YMCA will meet in the lobby at 5:30 p.m. for an Easter egg hunt for the family. Town North Family YMCA, 4332 Northaven, 214.357.8431, free
March 30
‘It’s design time’ gardening class
Bring a photo of a portion of your yard that you want to redesign and spend 45 minutes with North Haven Gardens and Roundtree Landscaping experts for one-on-one consultations. North Haven Gardens’ adviser will even help you pick out the perfect plants. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316, $60
