An Evening with Susan Orlean

The Friends of the Dallas Public Library hosts a 6:309:30 p.m. dinner and program with journalist Susan Orlean, best-selling author of “The Orchid Thief,” on which the 2002 film “Adaptation” was based. In her forthcoming work, “The Library Book,” Orlean chronicles the story of the Los Angeles Public Library and its rebirth after a 1986 fire. All proceeds from the event support the library and its neighborhood branches. Ticket sales end Nov. 13.

Temple Emanu-El, 8500 Hillcrest, 214.670.1458, fodpl.org, $35 for program only, $180 for dinner and program taking the work out of installing holiday lighting and adding to the cosmetic beauty of your home or business.

Inception Lighting’s LED light system is great for:

• Turning on your favorite colors for game day,

• Having lights in the back of your house for parties and events,

• Businesses that want to take advantage of a classy exterior lighting option, and

• Turning on any color combination for a variety of holiday modes.

So this year, no need to pull a Clark Griswold. This is the season to get your new lights installed and use them year-round. 877-733-1188 — www.inceptionlighting.com