Local Fall Movie Festivals & Events

As the leaves change colors and the seasons once again give way to much needed and welcome cooler temperatures, there are a variety of jubilees to choose from in the DFW Texas area

It's fall again so that means it's time for the 54th Annual Greek Food Festival of Dallas, TX.

Hours are Sept. 24, 4-11 and Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

In Greece today and in Greek communities abroad, traditional dances are still passed from generation to generation. (Source: yapclub.com).

For a map, see greekfestivalofdallas.com online.

Sept. 25th the All About Uptown Festival, a Celebration of Art & Living takes place in Dallas featuring food, music, trolley rides, historic home and cemetery tours, artist and artisan tours, art talks, personal appearances in Uptown galleries, an artist village with artists creating and educating attendees on the creative process, chef demos by hot Uptown chefs, and pet contests.

Times are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and admission is free. There are Creation Stations for children of all ages.

The festival's outdoor cafes and restaurants offer a wide range of delicacies from around the world.

For more information, see allaboutuptown.com.

If you're a fan of Japanese culture, you may enjoy the the Dallas Japanese Fall Festival Sept. 26 that showcases to residents the country's beauty. The event is being held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Addison and the website is http://godja.org/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103:japanese-fall-festival-2010&catid=57:dja-event&Itemid=85.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Peruvian import "Undertow" when part of the Fall Film Series, Q Cinema, Fort Worth's Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival resurfaces. (Source: Todd Camp).

The "truly breathtaking new film" as described by a press release from the above organization tells the story based in a tiny seaside village where traditions run deep:

"Miguel (Cristian Mercado), a young fisherman, and his beautiful bride are about to welcome their first child. But Miguel harbors a scandalous secret. He's in love with Santiago (Manolo Cardona), a painter, who is ostracized by the town because he's gay. After a tragic accient occurs, Miguel must choose between sentencing Santiago to eternal

torment or doing right by him and, in turn, revealing their relationship to his wife and the entire village. Strikingly photographed to accentuate the majestic Peruvian coastline, this sexy, haunting love story transcends place and time."

The movie is in Spanish with English subtitles, 100 minutes long, and screens Sept. 29 at the Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main Street in downtown Fort Worth.

Tickets are $10, $8 with a student I.D. and are on sale now through the Q Cinema web site at qcinema.org.