Oh hello, sunshine, nice to see you. Just in time for the big, honking celebration of one of my very favorite things: movies.
Yes, the Dallas International Film Festival kicks off this evening with an opening night event and centerpiece screening at the Winspear. Actress Ann-Marget and DIFF founder Liener Temerlin will be honored for their contributions to the medium, and then Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey, a documentary on the life and creative work of Kevin Clash, the man behind the Sesame Street character Elmo, takes center stage. Which actually brings me to some sad news: Elmo has had to cancel his in-person (in-puppet?) appearance due to a “scheduling conflict.” Instead, he’ll take part in a live webcast.
However, there’s also good news. There are still a few tickets left for tonight, and you can get yours through the AT&T PAC box office (but you have to call, tickets are no longer available online), the DIFF website, or at the Dallas Film Society’s box office in Mockingbird Station. The $15o pass gets you in to both the opening night event and the fancy after party at the Crow Collection – it’s not just better seats. Plus, don’t forget to check out Peter Simek’s picks for the rest of the festival. I’d advise snagging tickets to those screenings as far in advance as possible, since most of the films get only one showtime and seating is limited.
For more things to do in Dallas tonight, go here.
