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Word from the CVBs HORSES: Real, as Works of Art, and on Film The 2005 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo will be one of the best in the long tradition of our annual western extravaganza. One of the reasons that make this year's Stock Show special are the numerous western heritage exhibits and shows being held by the great museums in the Cultural District. Each one of these museums offers unique exhibitions and exceptional permanent collections to people visiting the Stock Show. Take time to pair a visit to the Stock Show with a stop at the museums of the district. The Kimbell Art Museum is presenting “Stubbs & The Horse,” showing the work of perhaps the greatest painter of horses, George Stubbs, an Englishman. The Stubbs exhibit tells the story of the thoroughbred horse development in England. The Modern Art Museum has installed Red Groom's Ruckus Rodeo for the first time in their new building. Ruckus Rodeo is a fun look at the exciting sport of rodeo through larger than life, three-dimensional figures spread across a large gallery. In addition to its great Russell and Remington masterpieces, the Amon Carter Museum displays Brent Phelps' dramatic photography of the Lewis and Clark Trail. The Community Arts Center has a exhibit of original photography of the Herd on its inaugural drive from downtown to the Stockyards to commemorate the City's first 150 years. Children and adults will enjoy Joshua's Journey: A Black Cowboy Rides the Chisholm Trail, which is on view at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's Omni Theater. And the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame has a “Heart of the West” invitational art exhibit and sale during the Stock Show this year, in addition to its excellent permanent galleries. Do not miss the 2005 Stock Show from January 14 through February 6, but also be sure to enjoy the special western heritage exhibits taking place at the city's great museums. Arlington in January January brings a chill to the air—not like, say, Buffalo—but a chill nonetheless. While some look forward to the change in weather, nippy versus hot, sweaters versus tank tops, hot chocolate versus iced tea, January inevitably invites visitors to check out Arlington's indoor attractions and events. Take an evening to enjoy live classic music. January 13, Symphony Arlington presents a “Classical Concert” at the University of Texas at Arlington's Rosebud Theatre. See www.symphonyarlington.org or call 817-385-0484 for tickets. Or enjoy an evening at Theatre Arlington as its cast presents Driving Miss Daisy, from January 13 through February 6. Located in downtown Arlington at 305 Main Street, the theater offers this popular Pulitzer Prize-winning play, a warm-hearted, humorous and affecting study of the unlikely friendship between an aging, crotchety white Southern lady and her driver, a proud, soft-spoken African-American man, spanning 25 years during the rise of the Civil Rights movement. Known to most people as an Academy Award-winning movie, the play is a total delight. For tickets, call 817-275-7661 or see www.theatrearlington.org. As always, Legends of the Game Baseball Museum is a first-class attraction featuring uniforms, balls and equipment from the Baseball Hall of Fame, and artifacts from the Smithsonian Institution and National Gallery of Art. The Learning Center for children features interactive exhibits related to fields such as science, math, history, geography and communications. Call 817-273-5600 or log on to www.texasrangers.com for more information. Want to know more? Go to www.arlington.org or call our friendly volunteer staff at 800-342-4305. Grapevine Rocks, Chomps, Curtsies, Shimmers and Flashes
in January 2005! Grapevine rolls out the red carpet for a number of celebrity celebrations and shows featuring stars of the big screen such as Jaws, Shirley Temple, Elvis, and Roy Rogers. Also you will find the Texas Coin Show, the Metroplex Camera Show, the Emerald Travel Show, concerts featuring Hot Club of Cowtown, the Grapevine Opry, and an Independent Film. The month starts off a bit fishy with dinner and a movie January 7th. This event features dinner by Grapevine's own Big Fish Restaurant staff and the fish thriller Jaws. Dinner is at 6:30 in the Lancaster Theatre followed by the movie at 7:30 p.m. in the Palace Theatre. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for children. For more information call 817-410-3541. Things turn from all teeth to all smiles with the Family Fun Films Series at the Palace Theatre. The first show of the month features the dimpled Shirley Temple in The Little Princess, January 8th at 10 a.m. Then, it's back to the basics on January 22 as the Family Fun Films Series presents Roy Rogers in Rough Rider's Roundup, January 22nd at 10 a.m. Tickets for the Family Fun Films Series are $4 for adults and $2 for children. For more information call 817-410-3541. Ladies and Gentleman…Elvis has left the building! Or did he just come in? Two Elvis events are planned this month starting with “Happy Birthday, Elvis: Celebrating the King's Birthday” presented by the Grapevine Opry January 8th at the Palace Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Call 817-481-8733 for tickets and information. The second Elvis event is “Memories of Elvis” presented by King of Diamonds Entertainment. The event takes place at the Palace Theatre January 21st at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information call 817-485-5953. Several events will take place at the Palace Theatre during January. Get ready to kick up your heels at the Classic Chevrolet Concert Series featuring Hot Club of Cowtown, January 14th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children. Then on January 16th enjoy the screening at the Palace theatre of the independent film Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity. Free admission. For more information about either of these events, call 817-410-3541. Get ready to do the twist as the Grapevine Opry presents one of its most popular shows, “Fabulous Fifties Jukebox,” a Rock ‘n Roll Blast from the past January 29th at 7:30 p.m. Call 817-481-8733 for tickets and information. The Grapevine Convention Center is host to numerous events in January including the Texas Coin Show January 7th & 8th, the Metrolplex Camera Show January 15th & 16th, the Emerald Travel Show January 15th, the North Texas Home Educators show January 21st and 22nd, and the Morning Star Bird Show January 29th and 30th. For details on any of these Convention Center events, call 817-410-3459. Celebrate in Grapevine where special events, great shops, fine Texas wine, and our vintage train are waiting for you! For more information about Grapevine's accommodations, attractions and events, please call the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau at 817-410-3185 or 800-457-6338, or visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com. Grand Prairie, Right in the Middle of Dallas/Fort
Worth Enjoy year-round entertainment in Grand Prairie and close access to the rest of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Located with easy entry to all the main freeways, Grand Prairie presents visitors a natural place to stay and play. Traders Village offers continual shopping every Saturday and Sunday during the year. There are always great bargains to be found, festival foods, kiddie rides, and special events for the entire family. Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax and Ripley's Believe It or Not! are two of the most unique and entertaining attractions in one building. You come face to face with lifelike wax figures in the Wax Museum, and see eye-popping displays in the galleries of Ripley's. Live horse racing via simulcast from top tracks around the world is offered seven days a week at the Post Time Pavilion in Lone Star Park. A Las Vegas-style race book and sports bar are featured. If you enjoy fishing, Lynn Creek Marina at Joe Pool Lake has a fishing barge that's semi-heated during the colder months. NOKIA Theatre's lineup for January features the Pink Floyd Laser Show on January 7th. The show features Pink Floyd's “Dark Side Of The Moon” synchronized to the film classic The Wizard Of Oz, as well as the best of Pink Floyd (including “The Wall”). On January 15, NOKIA Theater presents “David Cooperfield - An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion.” Log on to www.gptexas.com or call 972-263-9588 for more information. History's
Mysteries in Granbury At first glance, Granbury might appear to be a just another booming micropolis along the highway of many other small towns dotting the map. But with closer examination visitors note that we have managed to keep our focus on what makes our quaint little town so unique - history. Granbury is rich in legends and “history's mysteries.” Notorious outlaws like Jesse James and John Wilkes Booth were rumored to have lived and died in Granbury after staging their deaths elsewhere. In our most recent past, colorful Texas “bad boy,” Billy Sol Estes, resides in Granbury. Word has it that his latest book will “tell the whole story.” Granbury Cemetery is the resting place for Gen. Hiram B. Granbury, Jesse James, and Ashley Crockett, grandson of Davy Crockett. A few miles away in Acton Cemetery, Davy Crockett's widow, Elizabeth, their son, Robert, and their daughter, Elvira, are buried. In 1911, a statue of Elizabeth was erected at her grave site to honor Texas pioneer mothers. Granbury's successful historic preservation movement began in 1969 with the restoration of the Hood County Courthouse. The Granbury Courthouse Square was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It was the first town square in Texas to be listed and was described as “one of the most complete examples of a late 19th century courthouse square in Texas.” Granbury has a small town flavor with big city amenities. We are home to many unique attractions and accommodations, including over 20 luxurious bed & breakfasts, most of which are historic homes. Lake activities, shopping, fine dining, carriage rides, historic tours, and annual events and festivals all contribute to making Granbury a truly exceptional destination. For additional information on accommodations, attractions or dining, please contact the Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-950-2212 or visit us on the web www.granburytx.com. Equestrian Events in Glen Rose Month in and month out, the Somervell County Expo Center in Glen Rose attracts some of the largest equestrian events in the country and January is no exception. The Expo Center was constructed to stage large events and can also host several gatherings on any given weekend. The Booger Barter Team Roping rolls into Glen Rose for an event that will run from December 30 through January 1. One of the largest team roping competitions in the world, the Booger Barter event is expected to attract more than 1,000 ropers competing for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. Another popular equestrian event in Glen Rose is the annual Hunter-Jumper show which takes place over two weekends. This year's event is set for January 20 through 23 and again on January 27 through 30. This is one of the largest hunter-jumper shows held in the southwest and will attract top horses and riders from across the country. However, it is not all horses at the Somervell County Expo Center. The Nolan River Dog Show will take place in Glen Rose on January 8 and 9. More than 2,000 dogs are expected for this event, which is sanctioned by the American Kennel Club. Many of the events held at the Somervell County Expo Center are free to spectators and can provide a full day of entertainment. For more information on the Somervell County Expo Center, visit their website at www.glenroseexpo.org and for more information on Glen Rose call 1-888-346-6282 or visit www.glenrosetexas.net. 2005 Events for Historic Downtown Denton When visitors come to downtown Denton, they experience true nostalgia as they stroll the streets of the historic square with its beautifully restored, century-old Denton County Courthouse, which sits in the heart of the community. But memories of times past are not the only experiences to be found in this authentic downtown. Surrounding the beautifully manicured lawns of the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square, the historic downtown area offers eclectic and funky gift shops, fashion boutiques, art galleries, antique shops, a live-performance theater, numerous restaurants, and promotional events making Denton a great place to spend the day or a weekend. Downtown Denton is truly a unique shopping, dining and entertainment experience for visitors of all ages to enjoy year-round. Some free entertainment options throughout the year include: Thursday Twilight Tunes Concert Series in May and June featuring talented, local musicians whose stage is the courthouse lawn every Thursday evening; Acoustic Lawn Jam each Saturday morning from May to October (weather permitting); Dog Days of Summer, a festival for people and their pooches, the first Saturday in June; Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza featuring a car show, juried art show, antique appraisals, Chalk Fest and great live entertainment on the second Saturday in September; and the Wassail Fest during the Holiday Lighting Festival the first Thursday after Thanksgiving. For more information on Denton Main Street, call (940) 349-8529 or visit www.dentonmainstreet.org. Current
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