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Thursday, October 29, 2015

#NEARBYMUSEUMTOWER: OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 1



THURSDAY, OCT. 29
6:00 – 10:30 PM 
Decks in the Park: Halloween Edition
Local DJs take over the park and get you dancing under the stars!
This event features Dallas' top DJs mixing a variety of cool beats, so pack a picnic or grab dinner from the food trucks and claim your spot on the lawn! Enjoy music from several DJs playing different styles of family-friendly music ranging from Electronic, House, and Reggae to Classic Rewinds, Groove, Soul, Funk, Organic Hip Hop and other new genres!
Klyde Warren Park | just outside Museum Tower

FRIDAY, OCT. 30
2:00 PM
Harvest Tea
Up your seasonal pumpkin spice game with an elegant, three-course tea service at the Dallas Arboretum’s historic DeGolyer House. A special Harvest Tea menu will be served each weekday until November 25 for guests ages 13 and older, and includes delicious offerings from chef James Sparks. Reservations include parking and admission to the garden, where guests can visit the national acclaimed Pumpkin Village.
Dallas Arboretum | 8.7 mi from Museum Tower

SATURDAY, OCT. 31
11:00 AM
Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents Halloween Organ Spooktacular
Maybe trick-or-treating and Halloween parties aren't your thing. Or, maybe you're looking for a more culturally stimulating experience on October 31. Either way, the Halloween Organ Spooktacular with Bradley Hunter Welch is sure to be a valid addition to any of your Halloween plans. 
Meyerson Symphony Center | 0.2 mi from Museum Tower

7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Off Broadway on Flora Series:
A Divine Evening with Charles Busch
This Halloween weekend, dressing up can’t compare to the fun of a cross-dressing Cabaret star who’s making a very rare appearance in the Big D. From the man who brought youPsycho Beach PartyDie Mommie Die and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom comes A Divine Evening with Charles Busch, a dynamic performance of unforgettable characters like the sort-of actress Miriam Passman recounting her brushes with stardom, mixed with Busch’s own memoirs of a more personal (and hilarious) nature. You’ll also enjoy the Cabaret show staples that are the soundtrack to this grand night of camp, in the tradition of John Waters movies and Hedwig & the Angry Inch.
Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre | 0.3 mi from Museum Tower


SUNDAY, OCT. 31
11:00 AM
Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence
Creatures of Light opens this weekend at the Perot Museum. Head over to the Perot to discover the magical world of bioluminescence – nature’s version of glow-in-the-dark!

Perot Museum of Nature and Science | 0.5 mi from Museum Tower





Wednesday, October 21, 2015

#NearbyMuseumTower: October 23 - October 25

FRIDAY, OCT. 23

12:00 PM 
2015 Each Moment Matters Luncheon
Former First Lady Laura Bush will speak at the annual Each Moment Matters Luncheon, now in its sixth year. The Each Moment Matters Luncheon has been making a dramatic impact by honoring a community of inspiring individuals annually. The luncheon is the main fundraiser for the Faith Presbyterian Hospice Caring Fund. The Faith Caring Fund allows the opportunity to provide individuals, at no charge, a wide variety of highly-specialized supplemental and bereavement services designed for patients, and to help their family members cope with grief and loss.
Hilton Anatole | 2.5 mi from Museum Tower


7:00 PM 
Zhulong Gallery presents Azuma Makoto - Shiki: Landscape and Beyond opening reception
Japanese floral artist Azuma Makoto will debut his internationally acclaimed sculpture, Shiki I, in his upcoming exhibition Shiki: Landscape and Beyond.
Makoto’s shiki I, a 5-foot "timeless pine tree" encapsulated by an open steel frame, will be suspended in mid-air, surrounded by large-format photographs, shot by Azuma’s collaborator, Shunsuke Shiinoki; illustrating its almost 10 year path around and above the globe. The exhibition will include new photographs of the Shiki in extreme landscapes that these plants would never naturally occur as well as documentary footage in a digital format.
Zhulong Gallery | 1.5 mi from Museum Tower



7:30 PM
Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents Come To The Cabaret
Spend a night at the cabaret when New York star Ashley Brown brings her unique stage show to the Meyerson with Chicago, Make Someone Happy and Defying Gravity.
 Meyerson Symphony Center | 
0.2 mi from Museum Tower



SATURDAY, OCT. 24


3:00 PM
Fine Arts Chamber Players presents Emerald Trio
The outstanding professional musicians of the Emerald Trio begin Fine Arts Chamber Players' latest program with Felix Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49. This 28-minute work is paired with Dvorak’s Trio No. 4 in E minor, op.90, & Dumky, a dizzying, emotional piece based on a “dumka,” or Slavic folk song.
Members of the Emerald Trio include Dallas Symphony violinist Aleksandr Snytkin, cellist Marie-Thaïs Levesque Oliver, former principal cello of the Akron and Canton Symphonies, and pianist Andrey Ponochevny, international soloist and Bronze Medal Winner of the 2002 Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow, Russia.
Dallas Museum of Art | 0.2 mi from Museum Tower



6:00 PM
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital presents Evening Under the Stars Party
The 2015 St. Jude Evening Under the Stars Party will kick off with a cocktail reception followed by a seated dinner, live and silent auction. All proceeds from the party will go directly to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Omni Hotel | 1.3 mi from Museum Tower


7:00 PM
Chefs for Farmers presents The Butcher Block Party
Chefs for Farmers will present a new signature Downtown event, the Butcher Block Party. A dozen of the hottest local and national chefs are serving up a meat lover's dream featuring meat galore, world class wines, classic cocktails, cold beer, and music.
The Joule Hotel | 0.9 mi from Museum Tower




SUNDAY, OCT. 24


9:00 AM
Dallas Arboretum presents 2015 Autumn at the Arboretum
Have you been to the Arboretum this season? 
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.
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens | 8.7 mi from Museum Tower

7:30 PM
Josh Groban in Concert


Crooner Josh Groban will come to Dallas in support of his new album, Stages.
Music Hall at Fair Park | 3 mi from Museum Tower




8:00 PM
Knife presents Sunday Cinema Series
Julie and Julia screens as part of the Sunday series at Knife at The Highland Dallas a culinary film-themed program. The series will continue on Sundays of select months in 2015 and with the purchase of each ticket, guests will enjoy themed gourmet bites by renowned Chef John Tesar and craft beer from Four Corners Brewing Company. Prominent guest speakers from the film and food industries will also speak before each screening.
Knife Dallas | 3.7 mi from Museum Tower

Soirée, You Say?


Fall is the season for entertaining! Whether you are planning an intimate gathering in your home, a major milestone celebration or a charitable event, our Director of Resident Relations is on hand to facilitate coordination with events. Entertain your guests in style thanks to our magnificently-designed spaces. Entertain effortlessly, thanks to our on-site staff ready to facilitate your hosting duties. Entertain luxuriously with bites from your favorite acclaimed chef, accompanied by your choice of wine and spirits; we'll have it all delivered. As the evening winds down, take the soirée to your balcony to enjoy sweeping views of Dallas by night. Delight in a lifestyle perpetuated by the luxuries at Museum Tower. 




Friday, October 16, 2015

#NearbyMuseumTower: October 16 - October 18

FRIDAY, OCT. 16
7:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Aurora: All Together Now
Aurora, the expansive outdoor light-based art event, powered by Reliant, will return to the Dallas Arts District. For one night, 19 city blocks in downtown Dallas will be transformed into an open-air urban playground of new media art: light, video, sound, and performance. Visitors will experience their everyday urban environment converted into an interactive site for some of the world’s most innovative contemporary art.
This year’s theme, “All Together Now,” references the concept of synesthesia: a term describing the joining together of senses. The theme also hints at Aurora’s new partnership with nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center, and the coming together of the local and international community for the enjoyment of public art. VIP experience available for purchase including bites from Wolfgang Puck, open bars, VIP lounges, and entrance into the official after party at Annette Strauss Square.
0.3 mi from Museum Tower


FRIDAY, OCT. 16
7:30 PM
Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents Bruckner Symphony No. 5
Surrender to the cosmic mystery of one of Bruckner's most intricate works - majestic, awe-inspiring, guaranteed to thrill with its ever-changing palette and vast cathedral of sound.

0.3 mi from Museum Tower


SATURDAY, OCT. 17
7:30 PM
Klyde Warren Park's 3rd Anniversary Celebration

Annual Family Festival
2:00 PM
Enjoy a day of family fun! Activities include face painting, crafts for kids, a caricature artist, activities from our neighbors, musical performances and more!
Just outside Museum Tower



SUNDAY, OCT. 18
12:00 - 5:00 PM
Carnival's Ultimate Cowboy Fun Fest
Klyde Warren Park's 3rd anniversary celebration continues all weekend long! On Sunday October 18, Carnival Cruise Line is turning Klyde Warren Park into a Cowboy fan's paradise. And best of all, there's a free halftime-style concert, starring one of country music's biggest stars: Trace Adkins. That's right, you can see this award-winning singer just outside your front door!

Carnival has brought in tons of fun, like mini-golf, ping pong, and a huge football-themed obstacle course. Plus, you could meet the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and legendary player, Darren Woodson. So come down to Klyde Warren Park between noon and five. This is a Sunday fun day you don't want to miss!
Just outside Museum Tower


SUNDAY, OCT. 18
10:00 AM
Enjoy the last day of the State Fair of Texas!
Wave goodbye to Big Tex until next year as the 24-day showcase of Texas tradition, entertainment and exhibits comes to an end on Sunday. Indulge in decadent fair food and celebrate Lone Star spirit in Fair Park!


3.7 mi from Museum Tower


Wednesday, October 14, 2015

The City is Booming, So You Should Be Moving

Booming with business ventures, the dynamic city of Dallas provides BIG opportunities for those in the know. The rest of the country is just now catching on to what we know to be true.

A strong industrial and financial center, Dallas continues to be an attractive city for bright-eyed business minds and CEOs. In fact, Dallas is ranked #11 in Job Growth and #15 on the Forbes List of Best Places for Business and Careers.

This month, the Texas Association of Realtors reported that Texas ranked second in the nation for relocation moves, second only to Florida. Almost 540,000 people moved to Texas last year, and about a quarter of them chose D/FW as home.

"Texas is not only a global leader in oil and gas production, but a national hub for technology, manufacturing and several other industries, " said Scott Kesner, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors. "The Lone Star state continues to be a great place to live as well as start a business, and the more than half a million people who move here every year are proof of that." 

With throngs of people are moving into the city, condos in Dallas are increasingly becoming more sought after. Museum Tower offers a luxurious lifestyle and exclusivity in a booming downtown area of culture, arts and business. Opportunities abound for investments in this business capital, so why not invest in a home in the heart of it all?

Friday, October 9, 2015

#NearbyMuseumTower: October 9 - October 11

Friday, Oct. 9

7:30 PM

Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents Brahms Symphony No. 1

Meyerson Symphony Center | Brahms' glorious Symphony No 1 was 21 years in the making. This concert will also feature the infamously demanding Sibelius Violin Concerto performed by Midori.
0.1 mi from Museum Tower 



8:00 PM 

Dallas Theater Center presents Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical


Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre Hilarious and downright irreverent,Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical distills the spirit of an iconic television series and bottles it into an original musical comedy. Set in present-day Kornfield Kounty, this highly anticipated show introduces a new generation of irresistible characters as it tells the story of Misty Mae, the ultimate hometown girl who heads out to follow her dreams in the big city… of Tampa. When she returns home to introduce her slick city-boy beau to her friends and family, everything goes haywire. Featuring an original score by Grammy Best New Artist nominee Brandy Clark and Grammy Award winning songwriter/producer Shane McAnally (two of today’s most critically acclaimed country music singer/songwriters), a book by Robert Horn, direction by Gary Griffin, choreography by Denis Jones and orchestrations by Tony® and Grammy® Award winner Stephen Oremus, Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical gets the Broadway treatment when it has its eagerly awaited world premiere with Dallas Theater Center. Contains sexual humor and innuendo; political/social satire; mild language.
0.2 mi from Museum Tower


SATURDAY, OCT. 10

10:00 AM

Tootsies presents Jackie Rogers Trunk Show

Couture Designer Jackie Rogers, best-known for her bold designs and fabric selection, is hosting an exclusive trunk show for her Jackie by Jackie Rogers line at Tootsies for three days. Shoppers will have the opportunity to browse racks in a dedicated section of the store to view some of Jackie by Jackie Rogers’s signature designs. On display will be the brand’s ornate silk organza blouses with structured ruffles which cascade down the front of the blouse and encompass the collar along with its silk organza wrap tops, which are available in bold colors including periwinkle and shocking pink. The signature of Jackie By Jackie Rogers’s brand, which has been available at Tootsies for just under two years, has been its classic dresses cut from silk crepe to create unique styles to be enjoyed for years to come. From signature one shoulder LBD’s with a large rosettes at the top of the collarbone to black and white cocktail dresses with a silk organza shoulder flounce, Jackie by Jackie Rogers designs suit all aesthetics.  
6.3 mi from Museum Tower


2:00 PM

Meadows Museum presents Discover Spain!

The Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University will mark the Columbus Day weekend with a free Discover Spain! Festival. Visitors of all ages can take part in a fun and engaging learning experience including live Spanish music, dance, food, films, scavenger hunts and more. Sample Spanish foods and wines. Watch film screenings presented by the Dallas Film Society (seating is limited, advanced registration required): 3:30 pm - Blancanieves (PG-13) and 7 pm - Vicky Cristina Barcelona (PG-13)
Listen to Spanish guitar performance at 6 and 7 pm. Watch traditional Spanish dance performances every hour from 2 to 5 pm.Take part in children’s art activities and gallery scavenger hunts from 2 to 6 pm. Visit the special exhibitions Treasures from the House of Alba: 500 Years of Art and Collecting and Infanta Margarita in a Blue Dress: A Masterwork by Velázquez from Vienna.Hear gallery talks every hour from 2:30 to 7:30 pm within Treasures from the House of Alba
4.1 mi from Museum Tower

6:00 PM
Varenport's Grand Opening and Silent Auction Fundraiser
Varenport’s grand opening will feature a gallery showcase of the artwork produced by the artists in residency for the fall session. All artwork will be for sale in the silent auction, with 50 percent of the proceeds returning back to the artists to support their endeavors, serving as an empowering platform. Chamber music will fill the air as guests enjoy hors d’oeuvres.

0.7 mi from Museum Tower


6:00 PM

Kirk Hopper Fine Art presents Labyrinth and The Devil Within and Without opening reception

Kirk Hopper Fine Art will present two new exhibitions, Labyrinth and The Devil Within and Without. Marking Keri Oldham's return to KHFA,Labyrinth is a modern allegorical watercolor and mixed media series that draws inspiration from the 1980s cult classic film in addition to the ancient myth of the Minotaur. The Devil Within and Without is a group exhibition curated by Oldham and Colette Robbins, themed on the inner and outer demons that shape many artist’s creative practices. Drawing inspiration from folk and outsider art traditions as well as psychology and religion, this exhibition features work by both Texas and New York based artists. The Devil Within and Without includes work by Lanie DeLay, Bruce Lee Webb, Ashley Whitt, Erin Stafford, Colette Robbins, Shane McAdams, Ken Tisa, and Richard Hart. Using sculpture, painting, drawing, and photography, this group of artists lifts the wool from our eyes to show us the psychological underbelly of a variety of personal and cultural norms. Following the opening reception, the exhibits will be on display through November 14.
1.5 mi from Museum Tower



Sunday, Oct. 10

3:00PM

Cho-Liang Lin in concert with Orion Weiss and The Canadian New Orford String Quartet

DALLAS CITY PERFORMANCE HALL | For one night only, Dallas will enjoy the performances of Music Director of the La Jolla Music Society, violinist Cho-Liang Lin, Classical Recording Foundation’s Young Artists of the Year in 2010, pianist Orion Weiss, and the international award-winning string quartet, the New Orford String Quartet. The afternoon’s French program includes the technical Violin Sonata No. 2 by Maurice Ravel, the challenging String Quartet in G Minor (1893) by Claude Debussy, and Ernest Chausson’s Concert in D Major for Piano, Violin, and String Quartet.

0.3 mi from Museum Tower 


3:00 PM

The Complete Works of Shakespeare: Titus Andronicus

WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE | Shakespeare Dallas and AT&T Performing Arts Center are in the midst of presenting staged readings of every single one of Williams Shakespeare's works over five years. The 25th in the series will be Titus AndronicusA fan favorite in its time and possibly Shakespeare’s first tragedy, this account of the fictitious Roman general, Titus Andronicus includes 14 killings, six severed members, one live burial, one case of insanity, one case of cannibalism and 1-3 rapes depending on how you count. It’s a tale of escalating revenge gone horribly wrong and easily wins the title of Shakespeare’s bloodiest play. Performances will take place in Hamon Hall.
0.2 mi from Museum Tower

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Living the Executive Lifestyle

Your hard work and determination has paid off. Those long hours at the office and countless efforts in pursuing your passions have turned your ultimate dream into reality -- a luxurious condo among the clouds, nestled in a vibrant city. You're living the life you love, and you love where you live. Your elevated, refined lifestyle manifests itself through your luxury home in Museum Tower.

Continue pursuing those passions while maintaining an executive lifestyle as a resident of the most prestigious high-rise in the city. The luxury residences at Museum Tower provide unparalleled privileges to those to call Museum Tower home. As a resident, you can schedule our town car to chauffeur you around. Our not one, but two Lincoln Navigators will take you to any of the fashion, art, theatre or dining destinations within a 3-mile radius, as well as provide airport transportation to Dallas Love Field.


With the comfort of a condo tailored to your tastes, you feel at home the moment you step in the door.

With the luxuries that Museum Tower provides, you feel like you're always on vacation.

You're heading to New York on business, followed by London for pleasure, with the security of knowing your home needs are taken care of. We will even stock your kitchen with groceries before you return back from your trip. There is an ease with traveling now, so you can say "yes" to that last-minute getaway.

A home at Museum Tower speaks to your executive lifestyle. It's the perfect place for those who appreciate the finer things in life and wholeheartedly pursue them. Watch the sun rise over our magnificent city to a new day of opportunity as you're sipping your morning coffee.You're thankful for where you are today, just as we're thankful you've chosen Museum Tower as your home.

Live what you love. Love where you live.


Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Museum Tower: Front Row Seat to Extraordinary October 2015

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.


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