RE CU City Holiday/No Trash Collection SI ST In observance of the Labor Day holiday, there will be no residential trash, DE OMER curbside recycling or brush collection Sept. 2. In addition, the following NT facilities will be closed: IA ● City Hall ● Heritage Aquatic Center L ● Hunter Ferrell Landfill ● Irving Arts Center page 4 ● Libraries ● North Lake Natatorium ● Recreation centers PE September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, U. IR PR RM PA S. ECRW VI SR POST IT stop by one of Irving’s libraries to register for a card NG T NO n ID All offices and services will resume normal business hours Sept. 3. ST SS , AG TX or to attend one of the outreach activities. D 88 E AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF IRVING 3 IRVING CITYOFIRVING.ORG CITY CityofIrving.org SEPTEMBER 2019 / VOL 26 / NO 9 A N OFFI C I AL P U BLI C A TION OF T H E CITY O F IR VING DINE, DANCE AND POSE AT TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY Summer officially ends Sept. 23, but before it is over, close out the season enjoying all of the awesome shows, events and attractions at Toyota Music Factory (TMF). The name says music, but the entertainment destination is much more. The Texas Lottery Plaza, where weekends start on Thursdays, is a steady rotation of local bands, The View at Hole No. 8 DJs, movie screenings and even yoga. The event calendar is packed with some of the biggest names in local music. And the best part is: It is Irving Golf Club Opens: Let the free. Play Begin! On Saturday mornings, the music speakers move out to make room for yoga mats. Poses on the After significant renovation, the former Twin Wells Golf The renovation included rerouting eight holes and Plaza welcomes all ages and experience levels. Course has reopened as the Irving Golf Club. The club, at installing a new irrigation system. Architects reshaped the Classes are normally offered from 9 a.m. to 2000 E. Shady Grove Road, opens at 7:30 a.m. daily. Tee greens and built them to United States Golf Association 10 a.m. on Saturday mornings. There is no set fee times are being scheduled on a first-come, first-served specifications. They reconstructed and leveled the tees to participate, but donations are encouraged. basis. and recontoured the fairways to improve drainage and increase strategic interest. Alamo Drafthouse at TMF brings a varied blend of The city hired golf course architect Colligan Golf Design cinematic experiences. In addition to the season’s to remodel the former Twin Wells Golf Course. The The front nine holes now sit where the former back nine biggest blockbusters, moviegoers also can see remodeled 18-hole course winds along the Trinity River were. The newly designed back nine were restructured to music video dance parties, screenings of classic and offers a sweeping view of the Dallas skyline. give players a more challenging game. films and other special events. “This is certainly a course to be proud of,” Irving Mayor The city is remodeling the clubhouse. It will offer food and A conversation about TMF is not complete Rick Stopfer said. “We expect golfers and their families beverage options while construction wraps up. The pro without talking about the restaurants. From fast will have many memorable hours playing and socializing at shop is now open. casual to fine dining, visitors are sure to find a our newly renovated and beautiful club.” place to satisfy every craving. And the roster of To book a tee time, call (972) 457-0772. n restaurants is always growing as new places are set to open through the end of 2019. Visit ToyotaMusicFactory.com for more information. n Lenny De La Rosa Irving’s Annual Main Street Event Promises to Bring the Heat The family friendly Main Street Event returns better And the always popular Manifolds on Main Street Car than ever! This year’s event will take place from Show will return this year. Registration will begin at noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 21 in Irving’s Heritage District, 10 a.m. Sept. 21, and everyone is welcome. The show is 217 S. Main St. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers plan to heat things up this year with the Main Stage Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hot Sauce Fest. ● TBA Music – A Dallas-based variety band with a Participants from area restaurants will put their sauces perfect blend of folk/pop, soul and original music. to the test, competing for whose recipe packs the best ● Northern National – A refreshing spin on today’s punch. The contest runs from noon to 5 p.m. alternative rock with smooth, powerful vocals layered over chill beats and intricate guitar riffs make their New this year is the Perot Museum Tech Truck. The music undeniably catching. mobile extension of the Perot Museum brings science, ● Leo Hull & The Texas Blues Machine – Bringing their technology, engineering, art and math themed exhibits Texas blues/rock blend to music fans with raucous, to children across North Texas. Visitors will have the high-energy blues, roadhouse romps, searing guitar chance to participate in a number of hands-on activities licks, infectious melodies and a terrific sense of and lessons. humor. ● Lenny De La Rosa – An up-and-coming Latin pop Organizers also have food vendors, local artisans and a artist. De La Rosa rose to fame as an actor and then kids’ area for visitors to enjoy. Some other new features launched his music career in 2018 with the release of include: his debut album ROSE. ● Home Depot Kids Workshop ● Kids’ stage featuring the Morris Brothers Parking and admission are free. For more information, ● Strolling entertainment visit IrvingEvents.org. n IRVING CITY A N OFFI C I AL P U BLI C A TION OF T H E CITY O F IR VING In the Galleries Free guided gallery tours are offered at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Horizons – Sparky Campanella Sept. 14 – Nov. 10 | Carpenter Lobby Gallery Los Angeles-based photographer Sparky Campanella’s large-scale landscapes are an evocative take on the ever-shifting complementarity of civilization and nature. His horizon series breaks rank with many other contemporary landscape photographers by taking two elements that are often portrayed at odds ― the man-made and the natural ― and offering them as harmonious. Part rock concert and part science experiment, ArcAttack! comes to Irving Sept. 27. Jump into Fall at Irving Arts Center Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., is a Smithsonian affiliate institution that is home to many forms of art and entertainment. To learn “Jawbone Canyon Looking West, “2011 more, visit IrvingArtsCenter.com or call (972) 252-7558. Traditional and Contemporary Indian Art Sept. 5 | JumpstART Stories and Art – Jump into Fall! Sept. 14 | Ballet Folklórico, Mayahuel (presented by Sept. 14 – Nov. 10 | Focus Gallery 10 a.m. | Suite 200 | Free Dallas-Mexico Casa Guanajuato) Co-curated by Deepa Koshaley and Linda Shotwell, Enjoy a family art project and stories inspired by all 7:30 p.m. | Carpenter Hall | $15-$20 this exhibition showcases North Texas artists things fall: apples, pumpkins and falling leaves. Explore Dallas-Mexico Casa Guanajuato is a nonprofit working in both traditional and contemporary new stories and fun art projects on the first Thursday of organization with educational, sports and cultural methods, inspired by the culture, themes and each month. programs. They present their annual concert event — imagery of India. Ballet Folklórico Mayahuel — accompanied by a Mariachi Sept. 8 | Second Sunday Funday: Paint It! Trio. 1 to 4 p.m. (Drop in) | Suite 200 | Free Every Second Sunday free guided craft projects, fun for Sept. 18 | An Evening with Newt Gingrich (Presented the entire family, are offered. Grab a paintbrush and “go by American Private Radio and 660 The Answer) with the flow” creating some cool, colorful compositions 7:30 p.m. | Carpenter Hall | $100-$5,000 during this month’s Funday festivities. Free guided tours American Private Radio and 660 The Answer host Newt of the exhibits are offered at 2:30 p.m. Gingrich for a one night only engagement to talk about his new book, “Trump vs. China: America’s Greatest Sept. 8 | Classic Bollywood (presented by Radha Challenge.” He also will discuss the events of the day, Krishna Temple) the upcoming 2020 elections and more. 1:45 p.m. | Carpenter Hall | $20-$100 Radha Krishna Temple presents a unique stage show Sept. 21 | A Path of Hope and Courage Art Expo “Eternal Love,” Monika Dogra depicting the evolution of Indian dances in Bollywood 1 to 5 p.m. | Suite 200 | Free Billie Holiday at Sugar Hill Photographs movies. This art expo benefits the Irving Family Advocacy Center, by Jerry Dantzic an organization that functions in collaboration with Sept. 14 – Nov. 17 | Main Gallery Sept. 10 | IAC Nonprofit Volunteer Fair the City of Irving to provide free counseling services to This exhibition features vivid and intimate 6 to 8 p.m. | Main Gallery | Free victims of crime in Irving. photographic portraits offering a rare glimpse into Come enjoy food, fun, prizes and the learn about both the public and private life of one of the 20th volunteer opportunities in Irving. More than 20 Irving Sept. 25 | Home-School Happenings: Inspired century’s most iconic and significant artists: the nonprofits are expected to be in attendance. So come Illustrations, The Art of Bookmaking consummate jazz and blues singer, Billie Holiday. hungry for information, hungry for food and hungry 10 a.m.