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the bar method!

This’ll keep you on your toes.

PLIÉ
The Bar Method
What:
A ballet-inspired workout mixes yoga, Pilates, and interval training to create lean, toned muscles.
Why: New members get a 30-day unlimited pass for $100.
When: Studio opens Wed. Classes, Mon.-Sat., 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 5560 W. Lovers Ln., Inwood Village (214-357-4444).

SNACK (& HELP)
Sprinkles Cupcakes
What:
Buy a vanilla milk chocolate cupcake, and the sugar factory will donate 100 percent of those sales to the Hunger Busters Feed the Need after-school program.
Why:
The charity serves 2,200 meals a week to hungry Dallas schoolchildren.
When: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 4020 Villanova Dr. (214-369-0004).

SHOP
Swirl Steals
What: Deep, deep discounts on ready-to-wear from some of our best sales.
Why: Habitual and Blank denim, pretty dresses from Walter and Harvey Faircloth, and more.
When: Now.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

SAY CHEESE
Teresa Berg Pet Photography
What:
To mark the dog days of summer, the local shutterbug is offering half-price sessions ($63 for one pet, $88 for multiples/with peeps).
Why: One dollar from each sale of her The 2011 Tiny Dog Calendar ($10) goes to DFW animal rescue groups.
When: Thru Aug. 31. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; by appt.
Where: 17194 Preston Rd., Preston Trail Village (972-250-2415).

LISTEN
Artist Talk with Letitia Huckaby
What:
The Fort Worth artist (and recent UNT MFA grad) discusses her insanely gorgeous, layered works that blend contemporary photography with old-school quilting techniques.
Why: Have plans? Her free exhibition, Something Old Something New, is up thru Sept. 12.
When: Wed., 6 p.m.
Where: Dallas Contemporary, 161 Glass St.

Photo: Courtesy of The Bar Method

LOCATIONS
Teresa Berg Photography
17194 Preston Rd
Preston Trail Village
Dallas, TX 75248
972-250-2415
5560 W Lovers Ln
in the Inwood Village
Dallas, TX 75209
214-357-4444
Sprinkles Cupcakes
4020 Villanova Dr
@ Preston Center
Dallas, TX 75225
214-369-0004
Dallas Contemporary
161 Glass St
Dallas, TX 75207
214-821-2522
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