Wednesday, September 30
The Essential Energy Speaker Series presents Kim Z. Garrett, retired ex-Facebook Director and author of Roll With It: Living, Working, and Parenting by the Seat of Your Pants. Kim Garrett's unorthodox upbringing led to a decidedly unusual education–and a unique perspective on privilege, parenting, and empowerment. Self-reliant by necessity and tenacious by nature, Kim became an influential innovator as one of Facebook's directors of national sales, but she didn’t find the foundation for her success in the classroom, she earned it by turning tremendous challenges into positive change. A work-outside-the-home mom until retiring from the history-making social media company in 2011, the Dallas-based author recently reignited her career, signing on as the CEO of Drip That in July 2014. A born-and-bred Texan, Kim has a deep appreciation for all things Southern–biscuits and gravy, sweet iced tea, yellow roses, and the sound of a banjo–and she and her husband of seventeen years are passing on their favorite traditions as the parents of two boys. No cost. This event will be held at TOOTSIES,8300 Preston Rd #200, Dallas, TX 75225. RSVP to: Christie LeGrand at CLeGrand@fflawoffice.com
CultureMap is gearing up for the fall social season with a year-end finale of their famous happy hour fete with CultureMap Social: The Innovation Edition at 129 Leslie. Dallas' start up scene is full of young entrepreneurs doing incredible work in every industry from fashion to food. This is your chance to get to know the people making things happen. Mix and mingle with their friends from Common Desk, Dallas Entrepreneur Center, Digital Dallas, Fort Work, Launch DFW and Tech Wildcatters. Cost $25 in advance/$30 at door. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culturemap-social-the-innovation-edition-tickets-18540421901
Thursday, October 1
The Angelika Film Center in Mockingbird Station is celebrating the Master of Suspense, Sir Alfred Hitchcock, with showings of his legendary movies. Films are shown on The Mezzanine outside of the Angelika. This Thursday you can enjoy “The Birds” (1963); 120 min., Rated PG-13. Guests are invited to enjoy the free showings of the classic films with their own food and drink. Additional “tips and tricks” to enjoying Hitchcocktober can be found on the Mockingbird Station blog.
The Family Place 20th Anniversary Texas Trailblazer Awards will honor award recipients at a luncheon on Thursday, October 1st at the Hilton Anatole, which features Academy Award-winning actress Marisa Tomei as the keynote speaker. Tickets start at $175 and underwriting tables start at $1,750. Sponsorships are available. Last year’s event was a complete sell-out, so now is the time to reserve your table or ticket. www.familyplace.org/events
Good Local Markets announces the Good Local Farm Dinner to be held Thursday, October 1 at Garden Cafe (5310 Junius) beginning at 6:30pm with seated dinner at 7pm. Chef/Owner Mark Wootton along with Chef Justin Box (Bolsa) and Chef Scott Tobey (Blind Butcher) host the 6-course dinner showcasing growers and artisans from Good Local Markets. Cost is $85 per person and BYOB. Seating is limited and reservations are required. For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.GoodLocalMarkets.org.
Friday, October 2
Join THE FASHIONISTAS on Friday, Oct. 2nd from 8pm-10pm for the second installment of their #FirstFridays events. The first Friday of every month they host a presentation from a local Dallas designer. The event is free for members and $10 for non-members, with all proceeds going to benefit their Fashion Fund Scholarship. The October 2 showcase will feature designs from Mario Alberto. RSVP required: RSVP@THEFASHIONISTAS.ORG
Join DIFFADallas for Burgers & Burgundy where Chef John Tesar and his Celebrity Chefs will showcase their signature sliders and savory wines. Hosted at The Gardens of the Seanor's Estate, Burgers and Burgundy will feature The Limelight Band and Pawkitecture Dog Houses (Auction Fundraiser). Tickets: $85 (online), $100 (at the door) VIP Tickets: $150 (include private bar, butler service & exclusive seating area) www.diffadallas.org
SMOKED will feature Texas’ best pit masters, a line-up of celebrated chefs and 100% Texan bands! Here's How Smoked Works: Smoked Dallas is from 2-10PM with BBQ tastings included until 5PM. After 5PM BBQ is available for sale, while supplies last. Gates open at 2PM for Tasting ticketholders -- enjoy a full day of music and BBQ. Concert included. $90 VIP ticket (Early Entry at 1PM) - Be the first to the BBQ, limited to 500 people. The VIP ticket includes BBQ tastings from 1-5PM, concert, VIP areas and stage viewing, VIP bar, restrooms, and early entry. $45 BBQ tasting ticket (Entry at 2PM) includes three hours of BBQ tastings from 2-5pm and the concert. $22 Concert Only ticket (gets you in at 5PM) -- Ticket includes the concert only and BBQ will be available for additional purchase inside the festival while supplies last. Children 6-12: $10 (Childrens tickets available at the gate day of show only) Children 5 and under: FREE. Located at Main St. Garden Park in Downtown Dallas. http://www.prekindle.com/promo/id/24009424792386428
Join the Dallas Children's Theater on Saturday, October 3rd when they return to the legendary Venetian Room for it’s 23rd annual Cabaret Gala. This year, their Cabaret Star in his Dallas debut will be New York’s “Wonder Boy” Liam Forde. The Cabaret Gala is an after-dinner affair with cocktail hour preceding the performance. Single tickets are $150. www.dct.org/gala/
Sunday, October 4
The Dallas Architecture Forum will present its Symposium, titled "Modernism", on October 4, from 2 to 5 pm at the Nasher Sculpture Center, and the popularity of modern interior design in shows like Mad Men will be explored during the Panel Discussion. For more information and to purchase admission, visit http://www.dallasarchitectureforum.org/symposia.html.
This is just a small spattering of the many happenings around town this week. To see more options, click over to my album of Upcoming Events on Facebook. You can also visit RSVP Calendar for more great charitable options.