Living at Museum Tower, opportunities
abound to celebrate the fall season to the fullest. From charity balls,
exploring captivating museums, relaxing at outdoor sporting events or enjoying
any of the daily interactive activities at Klyde Warren Park, the best
experiences are always happening just steps away from your high-rise home.
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Falling Forward
As we say goodbye to
summer, we welcome the start of fall social season in Dallas. Events range from
luncheons to concerts to black-tie affairs, and they all raise much-needed
funds for philanthropic causes of all kinds. The State Fair is back and bigger
than ever and so are our COWBOYS! Mark your calendars for these top events from
galas to games, which no social butterfly in Dallas would miss.
Live Performances
and Entertainment
OCTOBER 2-4
Myerson Symphony Center
Ravel's jazz-infused concerto springs to life accompanied by
the dream-like piano of Hélène Grimaud. Also, the magnificence of Mahler as
only Maestro van Zweden can deliver. Jaap van Zweden conducts with Hélène
Grimaud on piano.
Now– OCTOBER 4
Winspear Opera House
Winner
of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards®, Matilda The Musical is
the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a
sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the
beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Matilda continues to thrill sold-out audiences
of all ages on Broadway and in London’s West End. The Wall Street Journal says,
“The makers of MATILDA have done the impossible —
triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun.”
OCTOBER 7
Meyerson Symphony Center
The National Circus and
Acrobats of the People's Republic of China brings their jaw-dropping
performance, Peking Dreams, to the Meyerson. This production - the very same
one they performed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics - will leave audiences stunned
as acrobats perform trapeze tricks, high-chair balances, bicycle stunts and
grand martial arts.
OCTOBER 20
McFarlin Auditorium SMU campus
The Anita and Truman Arnold Lecture. SMU
alumnus; founder and president of the Monuments Men Foundation for the
Preservation of Art; author of three books, all of which center on the recovery
of stolen artwork during World War II; his second book was the inspiration for The Monuments Men, a 2014 film directed by and starring
George Clooney.
OCTOBER 29-31
Wyly Theatre
Chalres Busch, the two-time MAC Award winner, Tony
nominee, and drag legend brings to Dallas an eclectic program of songs both
contemporary and from the past. New York Times critic Stephen Holden wrote, “He has the gift
of comic gab like few other entertainers. Innately funny, endearing and acutely
intelligent, he also has claws. For an audience, the possibility of being
scratched, although remote, lends his humor a bracing edge.”Accompanied by his
dashing longtime musical director, Tom Judson, Charles combines hilarious
personal reminiscence, character sketches and superb storytelling through song
into one glittering and glamorous evening in cabaret.
Exhibitions and Happenings
OCTOBER
3
Gilley's Dallas
Featured
entertainer:Tim McGraw; Benefitting the American Cancer Society. The first Cattle Baron’s Ball was a full-fledged Texas
barbecue under the chairmanship of Patti Hunt and Jacque Wynne, who founded the
event to raise funds for cancer research through the American Cancer Society.
More than 500 guests attended the western-themed event in 1974, which was held
at Toddie Lee Wynne’s Star Brand Ranch. Through ticket sales and the auction,
the inaugural event raised $56,000. Today the ball hosts more than 3,000 guests
and raises millions each year.
OCTOBER 15
Hilton Anatole Hotel
Featured speaker: former host of Good Morning America,
Joan Lunden. Celebrating Women is the premier breast cancer luncheon in the
Dallas-Fort Worth area. Every year, it brings together more than 1,200
supporters to increase awareness and generate funding for breast cancer
research, diagnosis and treatment. Together, we can find a cure for this
disease that affects so many women and families in our community. Over the past 15 years, Celebrating Women
donors have raised more than $24 million for the fight against breast cancer. These
donations provide the women and men who pass through our doors access to
advanced diagnostic equipment, innovative clinical research, and most
importantly, safe, quality, and compassionate care.
OCTOBER 15
Tootsies at Plaza at Preston
Center
“Want to meet the talent behind all of that style? After weeks of gathering your votes, it’s officially time to celebrate.
Take a look back on the second annual Stylemaker Awards journey. The six
finalists are showing off their skills by putting together two looks from The
Plaza at Preston Center retailers to debut at the Stylemaker Awards Reveal
Party. Guest MC, Ron Corning will help us reveal the readers’ and
editors' choice winners. There’s only room for 300 of our closest
friends. RSVP and claim your spot now.Two drinks, bites and valet included."
OCTOBER
16
Dallas Arts District
Online
blurb: “For one night only, the Dallas Arts District Dallas is transformed into
an open air, urban playground of contemporary art. Presented by Aurora’s
founders – in a new partnership with the nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts
Center – this immersive exhibition will showcase artists from around the
world. Similarly, this year’s theme ‘All Together Now’ reference the
concept of synesthesia: a term describing the unification of senses. Until 2
a.m., visitors can explore their city and experience their familiar urban
environment in a way they never have before through
witnessing some of the world’s most innovative contemporary art. Aurora
will be free to the public.
OCTOBER 22 & 24
Two x Two events
First Look & Gala
TWO x TWO is
such a successful event because it provides an opportunity to support two very
worthy organizations. AmfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, has made great
strides in essential AIDS research initiatives over the last 25 years, and TWO x TWO
has become amfAR’s largest fundraiser in the United States. The Dallas
Museum of Art has added over 190 major works of contemporary art to their
permanent collection with TWO x TWO proceeds
donated to their Contemporary Art Acquisition Fund and exhibitions. TWO x TWO
is also the DMA’s largest annual fundraiser.
OTOBER 24 & OCTOBER 26
Evening
Under the Stars Party: 6 p.m. Saturday Oct 24 @ Omni Dallas Hotel, Tickets from
$250. Dinner, entertainment, live and silent auctions. St. Jude Golf Classic:
8:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. tee times at Stonebriar Country Club. Tickets from $500.
Food Frenzies
OCTOBER 22
Omni Dallas Hotel
Online blurb: “Enjoy yourself as top local
chefs prepare their signature dishes to raise awareness and vital revenue to
help March of Dimes prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant
mortality. Join Lead Chef Kent Rathburn and other top local chefs as they
prepare their signature dishes in celebration of stronger, healthier babies.”
OCTOBER 23- OCTOBER 25
FT33, The Eye at the Joule, Lee Park
Modern
Luxury blurb: “This three-day event unites chefs, artisans and culinary
influencers to celebrate local and regional farmers. Through
sustainability, eco-consciousness and charity, CFF promises this will be the
best food festival Dallas has ever seen.”
Family Fun
OCTOBER
17
The Dallas Zoo
Tickets from
$500: Online blurb: “Please join us on Saturday, October 17, from 5:30 to 11:00
p.m. for Zoo To Do 2015. This year’s theme, “The Roaring Twenties”, is
sure to be fabulous. You will experience food from some of the premiere
restaurants and chefs in Dallas. You will also be treated to live
entertainment and have the opportunity to bid on some very special and unique
items during the live and silent auctions.”
NOW - OCTOBER 18
State Fair of Texas
Fair Park
The State Fair of Texas is back, celebrating 129 years, and is bringing all your favorites, plus a few new additions too! At 24 consecutive days, it is the longest-running fair in the nation, as well as one of the largest. This year’s exposition is themed “Passport to Texas.” Complete schedule and ticket information is online.
State Fair of Texas
Fair Park
The State Fair of Texas is back, celebrating 129 years, and is bringing all your favorites, plus a few new additions too! At 24 consecutive days, it is the longest-running fair in the nation, as well as one of the largest. This year’s exposition is themed “Passport to Texas.” Complete schedule and ticket information is online.
ALL OCTOBER
Dallas Arboretum
The
66-acre Dallas Arboretum is a perfect place for a fun family photo in
Cinderella’s Carriage or a leisurely walk among 150,000 fall-blooming flowers
such as chrysanthemums and impatiens during Autumn at the Arboretum. This year,
a record 75,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash create the impressive and
nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village – a collection of whimsical pumpkin
houses. A multitude of special events take place throughout the festival
including a hay bale maze, a pumpkin patch, scavenger hunts, Mommy and Me
Mondays, Tiny Tot Tuesdays, special music and more.
Major Sporting Events
OCTOBER 1-4
Texas Rangers end regular season and play the Angels
Globe Life Park
OCTOBER 3 vs East Carolina & OCTOBER 31 vs
Tulsa
SMU Mustangs
Football
Gerald J. Ford Stadium on SMU campus
Gameday at SMU an all-day celebration on The Boulevard. Take in the fun,
entertainment and tailgating before the Mustangs take on East Carolina and
Tulsa this month. Pony Up!
OCTOBER 8
Dallas Stars begin regular season
against the Penguins
American Airlines Center
OCTOBER 10
Red
River Showdown – Oklahoma Sooners vs Texas Longhorns
Cotton Bowl
Since 1900, it has become one of college
football's most eagerly anticipated games. The game usually has conference
championship significance and, sometimes, national championship significance.
Since 1945, one or both of the two teams has gone into the contest ranked among
the top 25 teams more than 90 percent of the time.
OCTOBER 11
Dallas Cowboys play
vs Patriots
AT&T
Stadium
