I’ve always believed in a 4 day weekend and with as many amazing events going on this weekend as there are, it’s only appropriate.
Let’s take a look at your booze, food, style and charity filled forecast.
Thursday September 26th:
Runway Presentation and Courtney Kerr Meet & Greet
Head to Cusp in Neiman Marcus Willowbend from 6-9pm for music, a meet & greet with local blogger and style celebrity Courtney Kerr and fashion tips!
“DATE NIGHT” AT PENNE POMODORO BEGINS SEPTEMBER 26
Beginning September 26, Monday through Thursday, diners who mention “Date Night” will enjoy their favorite bottle of wine at half price at the Lakewood and Preston & Forest locations of Penne Pomodoro.
DFW Style Daily’s Best Dressed
Join America’s Sassiest Lifestyle Guru, Steve Kemble for Galleria Dallas Presents DFW Style Daily’s Best Dressed 2013, co-chaired by Yvonne Crum and Benny Black.
These prior Best Dressed honorees will present DFW Style Daily’s Best Dressed 2013 at an unforgettable evening on the ice rink at Galleria Dallas. This year’s trendsetters will each walk the runway, plus pop-up runway shows by fashion diva Jan Strimple and Celebrity DJ Brandon Oldsspinning. Indulge in delectable food and cocktails, mingle with fashion-forward Dallasites, and so much more! This very special evening will benefit Dallas Can Academies and the Suicide Crisis Center of North Texas.
The Brands
Join Stanley Korshak, Isaia and Classic BMW on Thursday, September 26, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The event will showcase brands that enhance the lifestyles of men and will include a Scotch tasting and Lombardi’s Classic Wood-fired Pizza. Additionally, the Jack Black grooming team will be on-hand offering full demonstrations of Jack Black’s superior, advanced skincare line specially formulated for a man’s needs.
To RSVP, email rsvp@stanleykorshak.com
Friday September 27th:
Taste of The State Fair of Texas at Pegasus Plaza
Join Downtown Dallas Inc. as Dallas kicks off the State Fair of Texas with a variety of your favorite fair foods, live music from The Southern Renaissance, and the opening day parade!
The event takes place from 11am-1:30pm in Pegasus Plaza.
The new face of Big Tex, the fried food and carnival rides…
Join the State Fair of Texas on September 27, 2013 – October 20, 2013 for 24 days of celebrating The One & Only!
Gates open on Friday, September 27, at 10 a.m.!
Saturday September 28th
Gilt City Warehouse Sale and Infiniti Q50 Launch Event
It’s back and better than ever, here’s the deets…
- Admission for one to the Gilt City Warehouse Sale at Dallas Contemporary on Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 11AM –1 PM
- Opportunity to drive or ride in an Infiniti vehicle (pre-registration is required; to sign up please email the address listed on your voucher)
- Test-drive or complete a ride and receive 15% off of your total purchase at the warehouse sale (applied at check-out)
- Complimentary coat check (guests must check all coats and bags/purses before entering the sale)
- On-site bar
- Refreshments provided by HINT
- Snacks provided by Special K
- On-site mini-spa services by exhale
- Music by live DJ
Beer, Bourbon & Brisket Festival
BBQ vendors will be onsite for purchase to try some of the best dry-rub, sloppy wet and wooded-fired BBQ around and for those that are 21+, grab yourself a ticket for the craft and bourbon sampling tent – which will feature some of the best local and regional breweries and distilleries around.
And, don’t worry they have something for your ears to as Somebody’s Darling, The Whiskey Folk and Jace Everett will be playing all day.
Sissy’s Southern Kitchen Starts Brunch
With items like Chicken & Waffles and Sissy’s Benedict on the menu, Sissy’s brunch which starts this Saturday is sure to please. So grab a mimosa carafe and get your brunch on, Dallas.
Sunday September 29th
$75 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity.
Chef Kent Rathbun will personally demonstrate his favorite grilling techniques including:
• St Louis Style Pork Ribs VS Baby Back Ribs
• Whole Roasted Carved Beef Tenderloin
• Barbequed Chicken
• Prime Beef Culotte
• Salt-Crusted Branzi
Please call Jamie to RSVP 214-619-3555
DIFFA/Dallas’ Fifth Annual Burgers & Burgundy
Celebrity chefs will join Chef John Tesar at the home of Bill and Karen Seanor, Sunday, September 29th, 2013 for the fifth annual Burgers & Burgundy event benefitting The Dallas Chapter of DIFFA (Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS). Each chef has been tasked with the challenge to serve up the best burger sliders and compliment them with the burgundy of their choice. Wines and specialty cocktails will also be available. Chefs participating in this year’s event include John Tesar (Spoon Bar & Kitchen), Samir Dhurandhar (Nick & Sam’s), Sharon Van Meter (3015 Trinity Groves), Tim Byres (Smoke), Patton Robertson (Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck), Kevin Williamson (Ranch 616), T.J. Legnick (Shinsei), Patrick Russell (Max’s Wine Dive), Brad Phillips (Asador), Blaine Staniford (Grace) and Whole Foods. Funds raised from the event will go towards DIFFA/Dallas’s mission of serving those who are affected by AIDS and HIV across North Texas. This year’s event chair is Noel Rodriguez and Terri Provencal will serve as this year’s Honorary Chair.
Burgers & Burgundy takes place Sunday, September 29th from 4-7pm at the Seanor residence – 4637 Meadowood Road, Dallas, TX. The night will be accompanied with entertainment by Hunter Sullivan. Tickets for Burgers & Burgundy are $100 per person. VIP tickets are available for $150 and include VIP area table service. To purchase tickets please visit burgers13.eventbrite.com/or call 214-748-8580.
