Photo by Valirie Morgan
Sept. 20
Midtown Art Walk
On the third Saturday of each month, The Gallery at Midtown opens its studios, featuring sculptures, paintings, handmade jewelry, pottery, glass art and other artistic mediums. The exhibits run 6-10 p.m.
Valley View Center, 13331 Preston, galleryatmidtown.com, free
Sept. 5
North Dallas Chamber annual education forum
Learn the roles that education and business play in improving the future workforce during a discussion with William McKenzie, George W. Bush Institute editorial director, and Andres Alcantar, Texas Workforce Commission chairman, 7:30-9 a.m.
Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre, 5410 LBJ Freeway, 214.368.6485, ndcc.org, $40-$60
Sept. 10
‘Father of the Bride’
Revisit this ’90s classic starring Steve Martin and Martin Short on the big screen at 7:30 p.m.
Studio Movie Grill, 11170 N. Central, 214.361.2966, studiomoviegrill.com, $2
Sept. 11
Vision for Dallas
City council members discuss their ideas for improving our districts. Hear from Jennifer Staubach Gates, Lee Kleinman, Monica R. Alonzo and Philip Kingston 7-8:45 p.m. at an event hosted by the Preston Hollow Democrats.
Northaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston, thephd.org, free
Sept. 12
Movie night on the trail
Grab your blankets and picnic baskets, and join neighbors for a free movie screening on the Northaven Trail, featuring “Ratatouille,” at 6:30 p.m.
Respite area of Dealey Park, 10900-10962 Edgemere, northaventrail.org, free
Sept. 4-21
18th annual Jewish Film Festival of Dallas
View award-winning films that illustrate the Jewish experience during this annual series, which features various genres, including documentary, comedy and drama. The movies screen at theaters throughout Dallas. See the full line-up and buy tickets online.
Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven, 214.239.7128, jccdallas.org, $11
Sept. 17
Tonier Cain signs ‘Healing Neen’
For two decades Tonier Cain was caught in the cycle of crack addiction, chronic incarceration and abuse. Meet the author as she signs copies of her book chronicling her source of inspiration and road to recovery.
Barnes and Noble, 7700 W. Northwest Highway #300, 214.739.1124, barnesandnoble.com, free
Sept. 19
Carrie Newcomer
Folk musician Carrie Newcomer performs at 8 p.m. Her latest album is accompanied by Newcomer’s first book, “A Permeable Life: Poetry and Essays.” Twangtown Paramours open the show.
Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, 9555 N. Central, 214.363.0044, $20 advance/$25 door
Sept. 24
‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’
Discuss this month’s novel, Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” with members of the Preston Royal Library book club.
Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal, 214.670.7128, free
Through Jan. 31
Vintage war graphic art
The Frontiers of Flight Museum commemorates the 100th anniversary of World War I with a collection of rare vintage poster art, including recruiting, propaganda and home front morale images from World Wars I and II.
Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon, 214.350.1651, flightmuseum.com, $5-$8; free for children under 3
