Join the Dallas Historical Society for An Evening With Joe R. Lansdale on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:30 pm. The legendary author has written over 50 novels, over 30 short story collections, and comics, television, and film scripts. His stories have won ten Bram Stoker Awards. a British Fantasy Award, an Edgar Award, a World Horror Convention Grand Master Award, a Sugarprize, a Grinzane Cavour Prize for Literature, a Spur Award, and a Raymond Chandler Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a member of The Texas Literary Hall of Fame.

Lansdale will discuss his career as a Texas writer and his newest work, In the Mad Mountains: Stories Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. Copies of In the Mad Mountains will be available for purchase. Register today to reserve your chance to hear a master of Western, horror, science fiction, mystery, and suspense writing discuss his life and work.

Dallas History Makers

Awards for Excellence Luncheon

The Dallas Historical Society is thrilled to announce the Dallas History Makers luncheon, formerly the Awards for Excellence.  The Dallas Historical Society is kicking off its second century with a new awards luncheon logo and name while continuing to honor its traditions and the Dallas History Makers of today.

Since 1981, outstanding individuals and organizations are selected for this honor from nominations solicited from the Dallas community.  The recipients are chosen for their contribution to the quality of life in Dallas in ten categories – Arts Leadership, Business, Creative Arts, Education, Health/Sciences, Humanities/History, Philanthropy, Sports Leadership, Volunteer Community Leadership or for the special Jubilee History Maker Award.