Lake Highlands High School graduate (2003) Katie Norris debuts her new movie, “The Luckiest Man,” at a red carpet event at Dallas’ Angelika Film Center, Mockingbird at I-75. Tickets may be purchased here while they last. The first two theaters sold out quickly so a third screen has been added (and as of this posting just 13 seats remain). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a red carpet welcome and music by American Idol’s Jason Castro. The movie starts at 7:45, with closing remarks at 9. Katie and the Paine family will be there too.
Through Oct. 30, the spooky tales of Washington Irving are the basis for “The Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow” at Dallas Children’s Theater. The play is recommended for ages 11 and up. Dallas Children’s Theater is at 5938 Skillman. Call 214.740.0051 or go to dct.org. Tickets are $12-$40.
Through Oct. 24, Wingspan Theatre Co. presents “Dear Liar!” a play based on love letters between playwright George Bernard Shaw and his muse, Mrs. Patrick Campbell. Bath House Cultural Center is at 521 E. Lawther. Call 214.675.6573 or go to wingspantheatre.com for more. Tickets are $20-$25.
Running through Nov. 14, don’t miss “Jack the Ripper-Monster of Whitechapel,” a play that follows the theater’s melodramatic/comedic/terrorizing style. This show could be too scary for little kids. Pocket Sandwich Theater is at 5400 Mockingbird. Call 214.821.1860 or go to pocketsandwich.com for more. Tickets are $12-$25.
Through Nov. 25 the Dallas Arboretum features Autumn at the Arboretum, with 75,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash, plus 150,000 fall blooms, including chrysanthemums and impatiens. Dallas Arboretum is located at 8525 Garland Road. Go to dallasarboretum.org for more. Entrance is $10-$15.
Still have that old VHS player? If you’re looking for a reason to dust it off and give it a whirl, stop by the flagship location of Half Price Books on Northwest Highway on Friday. All VHS tapes in stock priced at $4.98 or less will be sold for $1 on Fridays only, until further notice. Call 214.379.8000 for details.
Vickery Meadow Good Local Market will set up shop in the parking lot of the Flagship HPB every Sunday, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The market provides a connection between local farmers, food producers and craftsmen within our community. Shop food, clothes, jewelry and more, all made by North Texans. The Vickery Meadow Good Local Market accepts debit/credit cards and the Lone Star Card. Support for the market comes from the Vickery Meadow Improvement District. Go to the website for more.
Sign up to swing! On Oct. 26, is a fundraising golf tournament for Lake Highlands-based Healing Hands Ministries. It starts at noon. Entry includes lunch and dinner. Lakewood Country Club is at 1912 Abrams. Call 214.821.1491 or go to healinghandsdallas.org for more. Entry is $165 per player.
