Parsley, Stage, Rosemary and Mime
Beets and ballet, squash and sculpture, peppers and poetry, okra and orchestras – all are available this sum mer at the Dallas Farmer’s Market. Largest of its kind in the country, the Market opens at 1 a.m. for wholesale buying and remains open until 10 p.m. for retail shoppers. But the fare doesn’t stop with the best produce around: Customers will be treated to some of the best productions too, including a July 10 performance by the Dallas Theater Center’s Park Bench Players and visual arts exhibits by the CET A Arts Festival. For the serious omemaker, home economists from Dallas Power & Light, Lone Star Gas, and Texas Agricultural Extension Service will conduct sessions on freezing, can- ning, drying, and pickling in the Market demonstration kitchens. And here’ll be special competitions for junior farmers and backyard ardeners. The events are free, but some of the sessions are conducted on a space-available basis, so reservations are encouraged. Call Jamie West, Dallas Department of Consumer Affairs, 670-4433 for reservations and schedule information.
– Sam Meador
Non-Profiteers
The professional with an urge to give some volunteer time may lose interest when the time is misspent.
Human Systems Inc. was developed to turn the dreams of “do-gooders” into practical action. Its projects help improve the management of non-profit organizations by providing technical services (including computer time) at a cost based on the organization’s ability to pay. Additionally, Human Systems will match professional volunteers with the projects that can most effectively use their time. Human Systems Inc. 350-5643.
– Jane Albritton
Board Beyond Belief
Back in 1976, a friend asked Larry Probeck to make him a backgammon board in leather. Probeck did, and it subsequently won first place in the Senior Designer Craftsman division at the 1977 State Fair. Since that time, he has become a maker of fine backgammon boards and tables, which attract the attention of the newest discos and the oldest men’s clubs. Probeck handpaints each playing surface (on leather or leatherette), and treats it with a silicone finish, which protects the board from wear (and bourbon) and allows the stones to slide easily. For a fee, the customer may choose his own colors for board and accessories. Although Pro-beck carries attaché-style boards (good for travel and poolside), his specialties are beautiful table-top models and others which are, in fact, table tops. Prices range from $40, for a board and matching accessories, to $350, for a table with a leather backgammon top. House of Backgammon, 4622 Maple Ave. 522-1900. Monday-Saturday 9-6.
– J. A.
Directory Assistance
Pick up the new edition of Open Dallas, a paperback guide to services and resources in and around the city. Compiled by the Dallas Public Library, it puts you in touch with almost 3000 clubs, schools, exhibits, shops, and art galleries, all grouped into four categories. This Place includes libraries, community centers, museums, and governmental agencies. People includes ethnic organizations and service groups for people with special needs. Problem Solving lists health and employment services. The Greening Edge guides you to places to visit and take out-of-towners, city sports, and special activity groups such as art associations and ski clubs. Open Dallas is available at any Dallas library for $3.95 or through the mail for $4.50. Write Open Dallas III, Dallas Public Library, 1954 Commerce, Dallas, TX. 75201.
– Connie Cooley
Rugged Individualist
Leopold Haas is a Tep-pichweber. That is to say, he spins and dyes wool, and weaves rugs. After 30 years in the business, he left his factory near Innsbruck to his daughter and brought the craft to Dallas. Now with partner (and translator) Ingrid Gilmouth, Haas will custom-weave rugs up to a maximum width of 13 feet, and will attempt to follow the rug pattern of your choosing. Better yet, he’ll probably deliver in two or three weeks. $50-90. Ingrid’s Handwoven Rugs, 7719 In-wood, 350-5449.
– J. A.
Hats Entertainment
Fifteen ladies of Bristol, Vermont, toiling diligently in their sewing rooms, have made the greatest contribution to the baseball cap since adjustable plastic bands. No longer must the aficionado depend on John Deere for a cap of distinction. Be Zeus, be Mercury, be Felix, be Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose with a wink and a pull of the brim. Freemountain Hats, a line of colorful caps, features wings, lightning bolts, pink satin-lined cat ears, and antlers instead of corporate logos. These hats take the worry out of costume parties, and are guaranteed to improve one’s self-image as a funny person: People can’t help but smile at the sight of a man capped in horns. Priced from $8 to $15. Available at St. Bernard Sports, NorthPark East, 8806 N. Central Expressway. 361-8476.
– J. A.
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