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JANUARY 2003

Ongoing The newly opened National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame houses over 2,000 artifacts and information about more than 400 remarkable women. The $21 million, 33,000 square foot museum honors women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. Hrs. Tue. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen Ad. $6, Seniors & Youth 6-18 $4, Wed.-half price. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

Ongoing Tarantula Train Excursions. Puffy, an 1896 Steam Engine #2248, pulls the train’s period coaches several times weekly on its Grapevine to Ft. Worth Stockyards run and a modern diesel engine makes remaining trips. Schedules are: Grapevine, TX to the Ft. Worth Stockyards: leaves Grapevine Mon.-Sat. at 10 a.m. scheduled to arrive in the Stockyards about 11:30 a.m. returning to Grapevine about 4 p.m.; Sun. departs at 1 p.m. & arrives in the Stockyards around 2:30 p.m. Reboard at 5 p. m. & arrive back in Grapevine about 6:30 p.m. An hour-long ride between the Fort Worth Stockyards & 8th Ave. is Wed.-Sun. at noon & Sun. 3 p.m. $20 (1-way, $14), Seniors 55+ $18 (1-way $12), & children 3-12, $10 (1-way, $7). From the Stockyards to 8th Ave., Gen. Ad. $10, seniors $9 & Children $6. Plan to be at the station 1 hr. before departure. Depots are located in Grapevine, TX, 707 S. Main St., 817 410-3123 & Ft. Worth Stockyards Station, 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625 7245, www.tarantulatrain.com.

Ongoing Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art in Sundance Square exhibits 60 master works by famed artists Frederic Remington & Charles Russell. Russell’s work was inspired by a nostalgia for history and Native American culture. Remington admired the American cowboy and painted an impressionist’s view of western life. Tue. & Wed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. & Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m-8 p.m. & Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m., free. 309 Main St., 817-332-6554, www.sidrmuseum.org.

Ongoing Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers & along waterways of the 109-acre park. An exhibition greenhouse and gift shop are two detours in the journey. The main gardens are free & open daily from 8 a.m. until sunset. A small fee is required for the 7.5 acre Japanese garden, daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m., & the Conservatory, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun. 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

Ongoing Glen Rose, TX-Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. A unique wildlife refuge situated in the sprawling Texas hill country. Features guided tours, camping, and wild life studies. US 67, 3 miles west of Glen Rose, off County Road 2008. Hrs. 9 a.m. until two hrs. before sunset. Open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Gen. Ad. $16.95, Seniors $12.95, Children (age 3-11) $10.95, under age 3 free. 254 897-2960 or visitorservices@fossilrim.org.

Ongoing The Ft. Worth Zoo, home to over 5,000 native and exotic animals and a world famous reptile collection, is rated one of America’s top zoos by Family Life magazine, the Los Angeles Times & USA Today, and in the south by Southern Living Reader’s Choice Awards. Texas Wild!, an 8-acre, $45 million addition, allows guests to visit more than 300 creatures and 6 regions of the Lone Star State. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s when hrs. are noon-4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $9, Seniors 65+, $5.50, children 3-12, $6.50, & toddlers 2 & under, free. Ticket includes entry into Texas Wild! Parking $5. 1/2 price tickets on Wed. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817 871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing Arlington, TX- Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, Ballpark in Arlington, 17,000 sq. ft. baseball museum features baseball uniforms, balls, equipment, playing cards and photographs depicting the history of the sport. The Learning Center for children features interactive exhibits on baseball and how the sport is related to fields such as science, math, history, geography and communications. Tours of The Ballpark are available. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5842.

Ongoing Grapevine’s Palace Theatre-Yellow Rose Productions presents Grapevine Opry, Country Music Showcase, Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Adults $12, children $8. Senior and group discounts. 301 S. Main St., 817-481-8733.

Ongoing Arlington, TX--Sports Legacy-The Gallery of Sports Art features original art, limited edition lithographs and sculptures. Hrs: Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-461-1994.

Ongoing Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive, Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District-Twice daily, weather permitting and it’s not a major holiday, herders dressed in 19th century cowboy gear drive 15 to 17 steers down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Bldg. or across the street near the Stockyards Visitor’s Center. Watching the herd is free. Along E. Exchange Ave., 817-336-4373.

Ongoing Fort Worth’s history is housed in the 94-year-old Fire Station No. 1 building located in the City Center Complex. The Fort Worth Museum of Science & History exhibit traces Fort Worth’s development from its beginning as a frontier outpost through its rowdy youth as a cattle town to the present. Features graphics, historical artifacts, photographs and documents, reproduced paintings and original posters. Hrs. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free. Corner of 2nd & Commerce Sts., 817-255-9408.

Jan.-Feb. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater screens Australia-Land Beyond Time, directed by David Flatman. The large format IMAX film explores the exotic, surreal, and dramatic natural environment of Australia and celebrates the unique tactics its wildlife has adopted to survive in the “Land Down Under.” Through the filmmakers’ use of a specially designed aircraft, audiences get a rare view of this curious, ancient land. From Jan. 10-May 23, Omni Theatre screens Cosmic Voyage, mixing ground breaking computer animation with cutting-edge science to deliver a sweeping view of the universe. During the same period, the Omni will alternately show Horses: The Story of Equus, an IMAX tribute to what is considered the noblest animal of all. Between Jan. 9-Feb. 27, Noble Planetarium presents Texas Sky Tonight, a panorama of the heavens over the Lone Star State. Learn what constellation dominates the evening sky and catch up on the latest “sky news.” Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors (60+) $6, Children 3-12, $5 daily with extended weekend hours. 1501 Montgomery Street, 817-255-9300 or www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Jan.-March 2 This Kimbell Art Museum exhibition is “The Floral Art of Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840).” Born in Saint-Hubert, Belgium, Redouté, went on to study in Paris and London. The botanical artist survived the French Revolution and gained as his patron the Empress Joséphine Bonaparte. Redouté’s contributions to floral art and botanical illustration may be enjoyed through this Kimbell exhibition drawn mainly from private collectors. Although Redouté is known for his oil paintings, he is most admired for his works in watercolor on vellum. Subjects include roses, lilies, irises, tulips and a strikingly delicate work of the thin-leafed asparagus. Organized by the Bruce Museum of Arts and Science in collaboration with the Kimbell Art Museum. An accompanying catalogue features an introduction to Redouté by Dr. Marianne Roland Michel. Tue., Wed., Thu. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

Jan.-March 9 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s inaugural exhibition launching its new building designed by Tadao Ando is “110 Years: The Permanent Collection of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.” This exhibition is the first showing of the Museum’s permanent collection in its present form. The Modern, chartered in 1892, and the oldest art museum in Texas, now occupies space second only to New York’s MoMA. Of its 153,000 square feet of space, the new Modern has 53,000 square feet of gallery area. Two gallery levels provide room to display works from the permanent collection while displaying a major traveling show. The Modern sits on 11 naturally landscaped acres—the north side holding the reflecting pond. Café Modern, on site, features a full service kitchen, and there is the Museum Shop for special items. Free. Tue.-Thu. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215.

Jan.-March 23 Amon Carter Museum features “Eliot Porter: The Color of Wildness - The exhibition reveals Porter’s " eloquent and effective blending of art, science, and environmentalism" This exhibition of 160 prints is drawn from the Carter’s own extensive Eliot Porter collection, and may be viewed in the new special exhibition galleries. Porter pioneered the use of color in photography. Computer terminals offer visitors an opportunity to see a dye transfer print being made and the chance to experiment with color mixing. An accompanying 150-page catalogue, with essays by Dr. John Rohrbach, project director and Associate Curator of Photographs at the Carter; Porter’s son Jonathan Porter, who is professor of Chinese history at the University of New Mexico, and independent historian Rebecca Solnit, may be purchased in the Museum Gift Shop. Free. Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

Thru 2003 Irving, TX-In the Irving Arts Center Sculpture Garden see works by Texas artists including Jerry Daniel, David Hickman, David Lies, Anthony Wright, Zac Roumaya, and
Jeff Green in a beautiful outdoor setting. "Fountain Columns", a monumental granite fountain by Jésus Bautista Moroles, and limestone benches by sculptor Michael Manjarris, are on permanent display. Free, Mon.-Wed. & Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., 972-252-7558.

Saturdays Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge-Naturalist-led Nature Hikes take the trails where hikers may see insects, birds & animals, along with current projects on the Refuge. Water & appropriate clothing are suggested. For all ages. 10 a.m.-noon. 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., 817-237-1111.
Saturdays Arlington, TX-River Legacy Parks features Saturday Nature Hikes. Meet at the Living Science Center. Docent points out various sights from wild plants to native birds. 9:30 a.m. Gen Ad. $2, children & youths 3-18, $1. Fee also includes a tour of the Science Center. 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., 817 860-6752.

1-4 Arlington, TX--Arlington Museum of Art presents "Artistic Centers in Texas: South Texas." Organized by the Texas Fine Arts Association, and curated by Peter Nurczynski, the exhibition showcases works by ten artists from an area encompassed by Laredo to the south west, and Corpus Christie and Brownsville to the south. The exhibition crosses over cultural and regional boundaries to focus on the personal and stylistic interest of the artists. Free. 201 W. Main St., 817-275-4600.

1-5 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents “Secrets of Aging,” highlighting current scientific research about the aging process. Through four theme areas– Body, Mind, Society, and Longevity–visitors can explore the latest aging research, get involved in intergenerational activities and games, and hear and tell stories about growing older. Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fri-Sat. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sun. noon to 5:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors $6, children 3-12, $4. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300 or www.fortworthmuseum.org.

1-5 Amon Carter Museum presents sixty-five works in an exhibit titled “The Master Prints of Edward S. Curtis: Portraits of Native America,” chosen by Curtis himself as pictures representative of his work. Between 1910 and 1930, Curtis photographed Native Americans from more than 80 tribes, amassing over 40,000 images that came to define America’s vision of Native American culture. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933 or www.cartermuseum.org.

1-5 Jubilee Theatre’s cast performs Travelin’ Shoes, a musical tribute to the song stylists known as the Jubilee Quartets. Years ago, quartet singing was born in the South. This mainstay of black religious music flourished from the ‘20s to the ‘60s in groups like The Golden Gate Quartet, The Soul Stirrers, and The Pilgrim Travelers. Their tight harmonies laid the ground for groups like The Temptations to Take Six. $14-$25, Fri. & Sat. 8:15 p.m. & Sat. & Sun. 3:15 p.m., 506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

1-5 Stage West-Allied Theatre Group presents Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit, a classic British comedy, adapted by Mark Richard from the P.G. Wodehouse novel. Thu. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., $5-$24. 3055 S. University Dr., 817 924-9454.

1-6 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater debuts Santa vs. The Snowman, the first-ever IMAX® animated holiday feature film. The film is the heartwarming story of a lonely snowman who at first is swept away by the magical wonders of Santa’s Village, only to become jealous and eventually wage war on Santa for the right to deliver toys and gain the adoration of children around the world. What ensues is a high-spirited and wacky feud of hilarious proportions, where ultimately friendship reigns supreme. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors (60+) $6, Children 3-12, $5 daily with extended weekend hours. 1501 Montgomery Street, 817-255-9300 or www.fortworthmuseum.org.

1-12 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents “The Amazing Castle.” Developed with children ages 2-12 in mind, the exhibit examines community life in a medieval castle and the interconnectedness of friends, family, and new acquaintances through hands-on activities and role play. Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sun. noon to 5:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors $6, and children 3-12 $5. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300 or www.fortworthmuseum.org.

1-29 Arlington, TX-Legends of the Game Baseball Museum presents “Baseball’s 25 Greatest Moments,” a three-dimensional walk-through the 1999 book by the same name, compiled by editors and writers of The Sporting News. The collection features historic photos and authentic radio sound bites that preserve baseball’s most exciting and poignant moments. $4-6, 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5600.

1-Feb 28 Fort Worth Botanic Garden Center hosts “Fabulous Faces Photographic Exhibition.” Fort Worth photographer Diane Simons Lovell presents her new exhibit of color photographs featuring faces of people and animals from around the world. Free, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7686.

2-5 Bass Performance Hall-Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s Pops Series concert presents “Club Swing with Five by Design”, Willis Deloney, conducts. $22-$71, Thu.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000 or www.fwsymphony.org.

3 Billy Bob’s Texas-Cooder Graw, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $10.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

3 Fort Worth Convention Center-Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey, 7:05 p.m. Brahmas vs. Memphis. $13-$25,1111 Houston St., 817-336-4423.

3,4,17,18,25,31 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $12.50, VIP $10.50, Gen. Ad. $9, Seniors 60+ $7.50 & children 3-12, $5.50. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

4 Billy Bob’s Texas-David Allan Coe, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $12.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

4 Fort Worth Convention Center-Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey, 7:05 p.m. Brahmas vs. Austin. $13-$25,1111 Houston St., 817-336-4423.

4,5 Glen Rose-Nolan River Dog Show-AKC dog show and obedience trial. More than 2000 dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes from all across the Southwest will compete for championship titles. Somervell County Expo Center, 817-293-8393.

5 Amon Carter Museum’s first Sunday program presents Navajo storyteller and author Eldrena Douma who shares traditional Native American stories with her audience. Series is related to exhibitions in the masterprint works of “Edward S. Curtis: Portraits of Native America.” 3 p.m., free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

10 Billy Bob’s Texas-Deryl Dodd, 10:30 p.m., All Gen. Ad. $8.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

10 Fort Worth Convention Center-Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey, 7:05 p.m. Brahmas vs. Bossier-Shreveport. $13-$25,1111 Houston St., 817-336-4423.

10 Kimbell Art Museum’s lecture series presents Joseph Baillio, VP, Wildenstein & Co., New York, whose topic is “Flowers in Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century French Portraiture.” In conjunction with the Kimbell exhibit “The Floral Art of Pierre-Joseph Redouté.” 7 p.m., free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034.

10,11 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Toughman Contest. 8 p.m. Advance ringside seats $25, Advance Gen. Ad. $15, children 6 & under-free. 121 E. Exchange Ave. For more information, call 817-625-1025 or visit www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

10,11 Glen Rose-Bluegrass Jam Sessions. Bluegrass music and fun at Oakdale Park, 254-897-2321 or www.oakdalepark.com.

10,11,12 Bass Performance Hall-Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents its Symphonic Series concert. Kazuyoshi Akiyama, conducts, Robert Edward Thies is the Piano Soloist. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $11-$71, 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000 or www.fwsymphony.org.

11- Feb.23 Cattle Raisers Museum presents the 1st Annual Cowboys and Leather Art Show providing well-known artists an opportunity to display their latest works. The Cattle Raisers Museum opened in 1980. Over the years, the museum has expanded to more than 8,000 square feet of exhibits including dioramas, interactive computers, talking mannequins and the Amon G. Carter Theatre, which together tells the story of the cattle and ranching industry in Texas and the Southwest. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sun. 1-5:00 p.m., Gen. Adm. $3, youth, 13-18 $2, children 4-12 $1. 1301 West 7th St., 817-332-8551.

10-Mar. 2 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) cast performs A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline by Dean Reagan with Charles Dick. Julie Johnson returns to the Opera House for eight weeks in her critically acclaimed performance as the unforgettable Patsy Cline. The show traces the singer’s footsteps through her early days singing on the radio and in honkytonks, her rise to fame at the Grand Ole Opry and her triumphs in Las Vegas and Carnegie Hall. The musical contains 21 of Patsy’s hits including “Crazy”, “Walkin’ After Midnight”, “I Fall To Pieces”, “She’s Got You” and “Sweet Dreams”. Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m., $15 to $18. On the Square. 866-572-0881 or 817-573-9191.

11 Irving, TX-Carpenter Performance Hall hosts the Irving Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Vesselin Demirev, performing Beethoven, Stravinsky and M. Bruch 8 p.m., $22-$40. 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., 972-252-2787.

11 Billy Bob’s Texas-Terri Clark, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $16.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza,
817-624-7117.

11 Fort Worth Convention Center-Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey, 7:05 p.m. Brahmas vs. Oklahoma City. $13-$25,1111 Houston St., 817-336-4423.

11,25 Fort Worth Texas Motor Speedway-Winter Shootout auto racing for Legends and Bandoleros. 1 p.m., Adults $5, children 6 to 12, $1, under 6 free. I-35W & Highway 114, 817-215-8500.

11-Feb. 2 Will Rogers Memorial Center hosts Fort Worth’s 107th Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show. Twenty-two thousand head of livestock will be featured as well as the world-famous rodeo with 900 cowboys and cowgirls, including past champions, vying for rodeo honors and a share of the $400,000 purse. A shopping area and the Midway will also be open for Stock Show attendees. For more information, call 817-877-2420 or go to www.fwssr.com. 3401 Lancaster Ave.

11-Apr.13 National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame presents the Bob Wade Photographic Exhibition, containing 25 outstanding works representing the spirit of the cowgirl. Tue. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen Ad. $6, Seniors & Youth 6-18 $4, Wed.-half price. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

12 Fort Worth Convention Center-Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey, 3:05 p.m. Brahmas vs. Austin. $13-$25,1111 Houston St., 817-336-4423.

16 Amon Carter Museum’s film series screens the 30 min. film Eliot Porter’s World, directed by Amertat Cohn. The film examines Porter’s development as a photographer through his experiences with his family on Great Spruce Head Island and his trips to Antarctica and China. In conjunction with the Carter’s exhibition “Eliot Porter: The Color of Wildness.” 5:30 p.m., free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

16 Bass Performance Hall-Performing Arts Fort Worth presents “The Chieftains.” This six-time Grammy-winning band was originally formed in Dublin in 1963, and has since become one of the most important musical groups to come out of Ireland. 8 p.m. 525 Commerce, 817-212-4208.

16,19,23 Glen Rose-Hunter/Jumper Show - One of the largest equestrian events of its type in the Southwest. Somervell County Expo Center, 972-724-0146.

16-Feb.16 Arlington, TX-Theatre Arlington’s cast performs Bus Stop by William Inge. Hit the road with nightclub chanteuse, Cherie, her belligerent cowhand boyfriend, Bo, and an eclectic mix of characters as they ride life’s highway. Along the way there are budding romances, a mid-life crisis and enduring friendships. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $14-16, discounts for groups, students and seniors. 305 W. Main Street, 817-275-7661.

17 Billy Bob’s Texas-Charlie Robison, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

17 Fort Worth Convention Center-Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey, 7:05 p.m. Brahmas vs. Amarillo. $13-$25,1111 Houston St.,
817-336-4423.

17,19,21 Bass Performance Hall-The Fort Worth Opera performs Romeo and Juliet. Fri. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Tue. 7:30 p.m., 525 Commerce, 817-212-4280.

18 Bass Performance Hall-Performing Arts Fort Worth presents Chanticleer. This vocal ensemble has earned international fame as “an orchestra of voices.” “Chanticleer fascinates and enthralls for much the same reason a fine chocolate or a Rolls Royce does: through luxurious perfection.” - Los Angeles Times. 8 p.m., 525 Commerce, 817-212-4280.

18 Billy Bob’s Texas-93.3 FM The BONE Birthday Party, starring STYX, 10:30 p.m., $10 & $25. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

18 Fort Worth Convention Center-Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey, 7:05 p.m. Brahmas vs. Tulsa. $13-$25,1111 Houston St., 817-336-4423.

20 Bass Performance Hall-Renaissance Cultural Center presents a Martin Luther King Celebration. 7 p.m., 525 Commerce, 817-212-4280.

22 Kimbell Art Museum’s Wednesday Series presents Barney L. Lipscomb, Leonhardt Chair of Texas Botany, The Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Fort Worth, who will speak on “A Botantist’s Eye: Redouté and the Art of Floral Illustration.” In conjunction with the Kimbell’s Redouté exhibition. 12:30 p.m., free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034.

22 Bass Performance Hall hosts the Bruce Wood Dance Company’s Season Premiere. 8 p.m., 525 Commerce, 817-335-9000.

23-Feb.16 Dallas TX-Cirque du Soleil presents Alegría, a Spanish word for joy or gladness. This internationally acclaimed production has been seen by more than five million people since its 1994 world premiere. Tue, & Wed. 8 p.m., Thu. & Fri. 5 and 9 p.m., Sat. 4 and 8 p.m., Sun. 1 and 5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $45-$65, Students, 13-17, & Seniors 65+, $40.50-$58.50, children $31.50-$45.50. Fair Park, 1-800-678-5440 or cirquedusoleil.com.

24 Billy Bob’s Texas-Surprise Guest-to be announced Jan. 1. 2520 Rodeo Plaza,
817-624-7117.

24-Feb.2 Arlington TX, Creative Arts Theatre & School presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl. Come join Charlie in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory. Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2:30 & 7:30 p.m., & Sun. 2:30 p.m. $8. 1100 W. Randol Mill Road, 817-265-8512.

25 Billy Bob’s Texas-Chris LeDoux, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $22.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

25,26 Bass Performance Hall-Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents, “Bach & Vivaldi: The Sound of Genius”, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conducts, and Michael Shih is the Violin Soloist. Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m., $10-$50. 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000 or www.fwsymphony.org.

26 Amon Carter Museum’s American Masterpiece Series lecture presents Patrick Porter whose topic “Journeys with My Father, Eliot Porter,” includes humorous stories and anecdotes of his life with the photographer. In conjunction with the Carter’s exhibition through March 23, “Eliot Porter: The Color of Wildness.” 3 p.m., free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

28-Feb.2 Bass Performance Hall-Casa Mañana presents Stand By Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story. From the daughter of a sharecropper to the “First Lady of Country Music,” this musical takes us through Tammy’s private and professional life, celebrating the heart and heartaches that shaped the singer. Tue.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. 525 Commerce, 817-332-2272.

30 Amon Carter Museum’s film series screens two 20 minute films, Let the River Run: A Journey into Glen Canyon and Glen Canyon, examining the destruction of the Canyon when a dam was built in the area. 5:30 p.m., free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

31 Billy Bob’s Texas-Ty Herndon, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $13.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

31-Feb. 2 Waxahachie, TX-The Gingerbread House’s 2nd Annual “Cotton Patch” Chili Cook-Off. 972-937-1870.

31-Feb. 23 Jubilee Theatre’s cast performs Brother Mac, adapted from Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and moved from Scotland to the USA during the Black Power Movement. The ambitions and emotions still drive the story in the battle for turf, influence and absolute power. Fri. & Sat. 8:15 p.m. & Sat. & Sun. 3:15 p.m. $14 to $25. Parking in Sundance Sq. lots and garages is free after 6 p.m. and on weekends. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411.

Feb. 1 Billy Bob’s Texas-Trace Adkins, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $18.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.


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