Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade

More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade this year. The parade, hosted by Greenville Avenue Area Business Association, begins at 11 a.m. at Greenville and Wellons to SMU Boulevard. Arrive early and stay late for the pre/ post-parade activities. All proceeds go to the GAABA Scholarship fund. Participants are encouraged to take the DART. Greenville and Wellons, dallasstpatricksparade.com, free

MARCH 1–3

Irish festival

The Southwest Celtic Music Association hosts its 31st annual North Texas Irish Festival at Fair Park. Its theme “Along the Lines” highlights three significant contributions Irish immigrants brought to America.

Fair Park, 972.943.4616, ntif.org for times and performances, one-day pass $10-$20, two-day pass $25-$30, some discounts available

Through March 2

El Corazon art exhibit

The Bath House Cultural Center is wrapping up its 19th annual El Corazon Art Exhibition, a show featuring heartinspired art. Artist Jose Vargas started the show because of a shared fascination with the aesthetics and symbolism of hearts.

Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, dallasculture.org, free

MARCH 2

It’s My Park Day

The City of Dallas is asking neighbors to rally around their local parks to make them cleaner and greener. Register with Dallas Park and Rec Department, 214.670.8483, free

MARCH 1–8

The Art of Innovation

Chester Business & Innovation Law pllc invites high school students in Lakewood to create original artwork that conveys the spirit of innovation. The winner will be announced March 21 and will be given a cash award, plus a donation to the art department of the student’s school. Students who reside in zip code 75214 or who attend Woodrow Wilson, Lakehill and Bishop Lynch high schools, may participate. For more, email info@ chester-law.com.

Chester Business & Innovation Law pllc, 6301 Gaston, 214.988.9248, free

Begins March 22 ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

For the 50th anniversary of this sci-fi classic, Dallas Children’s Theater draws in audiences with its top-notch production of an extraterrestrial adventure across space and time. The play was adapted by John Glore for children 8 and above. Baker Theater at Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.978.0110, $16-$25

Begins March 2

Dallas Blooms

During Dallas Blooms the park brims with 500,000 spring-blooming bulbs including tulips, daffodils, Dutch Iris and hyacinths, in addition to 100,000 pansies, violas, poppies and thousands of other annuals and perennials. First, more than 100 cherry blossom trees bloom over a 10-day period, and during the second month of the festival, the arboretum’s 6,000 azaleas flourish. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org, $9-$20

MARCH 14 –17

Savor Dallas

Foodies, wine lovers and curious culinary consumers are invited to the ninth 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. After a few days at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science and other venues, the festivities will wrap up at the Dallas Arboretum March 17. Savor Dallas, 888.728.6747, savordallas.com, $35-$300

March 8 - April 7

‘Rumpelstiltskin’

Watch as this Brothers Grimm show comes to life with Kathy Burks & Co. at Dallas Children’s Theater. The play was adapted by B. Wolf for children ages 5 and above.

Studio Theater at Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.978.0110, $16-$25

Pa Inting With A Twist

Express your inner artist! Instructors lead attendees in creating paintings with a featured piece of art, bring nothing more than your imagination, wine or beverage. Perfect for Private Parties as well. 5202 Lovers Ln. 214.350.9911 paintingwithatwist.com

214.560.4203

The Sto R E In L A Ke Highl A Nds

Necklaces, charms and bracelets by Waxing Poetic. Choose from stock or order at the Trunk show March 17th – your customized jewelry, crafted with love, will be ready by Mother’s Day.

10233 E NW Hwy @ Ferndale (near Albertsons) 214.553.8850 Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 TheStoreinLH.com

MARCH 23

Shred It

Friends of Tietze Park Foundation hosts its sixth annual shred to raise funds for Tietze Park. Bring documents to the Skillman Church of Christ parking lot between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. This year, Iron Mountain, a global leader in information management, will handle the shredding.

Skillman Church of Christ parking lot, 3014 Skillman, 214.823.2179, $7 for one bankers box, $5 for each additional box, seniors $5 per box

MARCH 24–31

Dallas Cup soccer matches

The Dr. Pepper Dallas Cup XXXIV is happening this month at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Fair Park. During the weeklong event, 180 teams from 19 countries and 22 states will go toe to toe for the championship.

Fair Park Cotton Bowl Stadium, dallascup.com, value packs available + $10 parking

B A By Bliss

Introducing Tea Swim. For the first time ever: Swimsuits so colorful and comfortable, of course they come from Tea!

babybliss & miniME 6721 Snider Plaza

469.232.9420 shopbabybliss.com

Yog A Mar T

Renew your practice of restorative yoga with the proper support required. Blankets, bolsters, sand bags and other items to assist you are available at Yoga Mart. Yoga Mart. 6039 Oram (at Skillman)

On C E Upon A C Hild

Spring into Savings arriving daily Name Brands and gently used apparel as well as new belts, socks, tights and bows. 9am - 7pm M-F, 10am7pm Sat and 1pm - 6pm Sun 6300 Skillman St #150 214.503.6010 onceuponachildlakehighlands.com

The Advocate Foundation’s limited-edition, numbered, and hand-painted ornament; perfect gift for the new home owner or Dallas transplant. Sales benefit neighborhood organizations.

214.292.0486 foundation.advocatemag.com

ALFONSO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

718 N. Buckner alfonsosItalianrestaurant.com 214.327.7777

AMBIANCE: DRESSY CASUAL

PRICE RANGE: $5-$21.75

HOURS: MON-THURS 11 A.M.-9P.M., FRI-SAT. 11 A.M.-10P.M.,SUN 11:30 A.M.-9P.M.

DID YOU KNOW?

ALFONSO’SALSO SERVES SEAFOOD DISHES, SUCHASFRESH BROILED SALMON ANDFRESH BAKED HALIBUT.

If you walk into the kitchen of Alfonso’s Italian Restaurant, you’ll see flipping, stirring, grilling, broiling and baking. But there’s one thing you won’t see — zapping. “Even to this day, you won’t find a microwave in our kitchen,” says founder and owner Peter Colombo. He says his father, the restaurant’s namesake, was a food fanatic who wouldn’t have approved of microwaves in restaurants. Each meal is made to order, and if you order the chicken parmesan at Alfonso’s, you’ll eat the same meal you would have eaten 30 years ago when the restaurant was established in Casa Linda Plaza before moving to its current location at 718 N. Buckner. Through the ups and downs of the economy, many restaurants have been forced to “cut corners” with their food, but not at Alfonso’s. “We never change the product, even with the rising costs. I use the same cheese I used 30 years ago,” Colombo says. “Consistency. That’s the key.” —BrittanyNunn

1 Scalini’s Pizza and Pasta

Who doesn’t love a good hole-in-thewall? Scalini’s thin-crust pizza is a Lakewood favorite even food snobs rave about.Hurry in before the place fills up!

2021Abrams

214.821.8088

2 Angelo’s Spaghetti House

Angelo’s has been an East Dallas staple since 1992, and if you’ve ever tried their lasagna, you know why. Cuddle up with a date in one of their many cozy corners, and top the night off with bread pudding.

6341 La Vista

214.823.5566

3 Prego Pasta House

You can’t talk about long-standing Italian places without mentioning the classic Prego Pasta House. If a blast-from-thepast isn’t enough to get you in the door, its pizza should.

4930 Greenville

214.363.9204