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MAY 2013
May 9
Michelob Ultra Katy 5k
Each year about 5,000 participants come out for Katy Trail’s biggest fundraiser of the year to keep the trail beautiful. A kids’ dash kicks off the race at 6:30 p.m. followed by a 5k run/walk and picnic. At the picnic, grub on food from more than 50 restaurants, watch live entertainment and guzzle some Michelob Ultra.
Friends of the Katy Trail, Reverchon Park 3505 Maple Ave., katytraildallas.org, registration is $10–$100
May 3–June 1
Artisan jewelry trunk show
Eclectic Galleries hosts a “Meet the Artist” reception 5:30–8 p.m.
May 3 and 11 a.m.–2 p.m. May 4 as a part of its introduction to six new studios and works from artists featured at 18 different studios. The artisans’ works will be featured in the gallery’s latest exclusive collection. The collection features handcrafted jewelry made from gemstones, fine metals, enamel, pearl, glass, clay and drusy quartz.
Eclectic Galleries, 6725 Snider Plaza, 469.759.6501, eclecticgalleries.com
May 4
Instructor meet and greet
The recreation center at Churchill offers yoga, zumba, Tai Chi, King Fu and more as well as basketball and volleyball programs, summer camp and language arts. Light refreshments will be served. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Churchill Recreation Center, 6906 Churchill Way, 214.670.6477, dallasparks.org
May 5
Annual NPNA spring picnic
The Northaven Park Neighborhood Association holds its annual picnic 4-7 p.m. on the lawn in front of Withers Elementary. Make sure to RSVP at the link below to tell the group how many adults and children are in your party.
Northaven Park Neighborhood Association, Withers Elementary 3959 Northaven Road, npna.org/ events/18/annual-npna-picnic
May 5
A Double-Barreled Celebration
The Richardson Community Band celebrates two milestones: the 10th anniversary of the Eisemann Center and the 30th anniversary of George W. Jones as conductor of the band. Charles W. Eisemann will be the guest narrator at the 2 p.m. concert at Hill Performance Hall.
Richardson Community Band, Eisemann Center’s Hill Performance Hall, 2351 Performance Drive, richardsoncommunityband.org, $7
May 17
’Til Midnight at the Nasher
The concert/movie event features a picnic and snacks by Wolfgang Puck Catering. Indie rock band Air Review will perform 7–9 p.m. Bring a blanket to watch “Life of Pi” following the band from 9–11 p.m. in the garden. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora, 214.242.5100, nashersculpturecenter.org, free
