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Word from the CVBs Fort Worth's Parade of Lights Fort Worth has a new point of interest-The Texas Civil War Museum. This new facility on the west side of Fort Worth focuses on the Civil War and the Lone Star State. Ray and Judy Richey have completely funded the museum. The Richey's are local citizens with a deep passion and interest in the Civil War era. Ray Richey, a local businessman, has long been a collector of a broad range of Civil War artifacts from both the North and the South which gives a comprehensive view of the uniforms, weapons, tools, saddles and many other items used by the troops in the war. Judy Richey has brought together an extensive collection of Victorian dresses which traces women's clothing through the Civil War to the turn of the century. In addition, the Museum houses the Texas Confederate Museum collection of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The facility displays an extraordinary collection that will appeal to persons of all ages. If you are asking, "Why a Civil War Museum in Texas? Why in Fort Worth?" The answer lies in the fact that the Civil War was a significant time for the Lone Star State. As a Confederate State, Texas sent soldiers to major battles in the war, including those in the East as well as along the State's borders. In addition, the North and the South fought the final battle of the war in Texas, after the conflict had officially ended days earlier! The Civil War influenced the economy and politics of Texas for many years. It is also appropriate for Fort Worth, one of the great museum centers in the United States, to have such a significant display for local citizens and visitors who love history to enjoy. The Texas Civil War Museum opens in late January 2006. It is located at 760 Jim Wright Freeway North. For more information, contact the Museum at 817-246-2323. Kick Off the New Year in Fun Central! After all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's time to do something you really enjoy. There's no better place to start your new year than with the fun folks in Fun Central™ Arlington, Texas. Starting January 14th, visit the Arlington Museum of Art's Shine 2006 "Fire and Ice" Art Auction Exhibition. You can preview the works which will be auctioned on February 4th at the annual Arlington Museum of Art's Auction and Gala. Call 817-275-4600 or visit www.arlingtonmuseum.org for more information. If you're looking for a bit of drama, consider the Creative Arts Theatre & School's production of The Diary of Anne Frank. The play tells the true story of Anne Frank and her family during the Nazi persecution during the Second World War. The production starts January 27th and runs through February 5th. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information, call 817-861-2287. If you're looking for more of a comedy, try Theatre Arlington's production of Over the Tavern, the story of 12-year-old Rudy Pazinski. Two weeks before his catechism, Rudy decides he wants to shop around among the 1300 religions of the world. Rated PG. The show runs January 13th-February 5th. Tickets start at $15. For more information, call 817-275-7661 or visit www.theatrearlington.org For more information on these and other Fun Central happenings, visit www.arlington.org. First Indoor Water Park Hotel in the South Slides into Grapevine Groundbreaking for the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas is expected in early 2006. The 400,000 square foot, 400-suite resort features amenities standard at most upscale hotels, but one feature sets this property apart from the majority of hotels in the world - an indoor water park. Gaining popularity in the northern United States, the indoor water park concept is still new to the southern and western parts of the nation. Year round entertainment and a constant temperature of 84-degrees provides an alternative for those not wanting to battle the heat of a Texas summer or the bitter cold that our winters can produce. In addition, The Great Wolf Lodge is an ideal venue for a family vacation, providing endless activities and entertainment for the entire family. Other features of the six-story hotel include multiple family restaurants, an 80,000 square foot indoor entertainment area, which includes the water park, an arcade, an Aveda® Concept Salon, a gift emporium, and an outdoor recreation area. Great Wolf's suites feature forest green and burgundy colors complimenting pine furnishings and room accents hand-crafted by skilled artisans from across the continent. Designed to provide guests with the optimum in-room retreat, many rooms offer fireplaces, vaulted ceilings and whirlpools. The Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine is expected to open in the summer of 2007. For more information about the Great Wolf Lodge, visit www.greatwolfresorts.com. Grapevine is home to DFW International Airport and conveniently located halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth. With over 4,300 first class hotel rooms, 81 holes of premier golf, eight winery/ tasting rooms, and the oldest continuously running steam engine in the South, Grapevine is quickly becoming a leading tourist destination. For more information about Grapevine visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com. Grand Prairie, Right in the Middle of Dallas/Fort Worth With our great central location and easy access to all the main freeways, Grand Prairie offers visitors to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex the perfect place to stay and play for year-round entertainment. Beginning in January, Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax will introduce an interactive section for guests to enjoy. The new section, "Talk Show Host" gallery, includes Oprah, Jay Leno, Dr. Phil and David Letterman. Guests will be able to get up close and personal with the wax likenesses and pose for pictures if they choose. Shopping is the American pastime, and Traders Village offers shopping every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year. In addition to great bargains, shoppers can enjoy festival foods, kiddie rides, and special events for the entire family. For the antique shopper, Main Street Antique Mall and Ellan Carroll in downtown Grand Prairie always feature great finds. After a day of shopping, visit The Winery at Grand Prairie. Sit in front of a roaring fire and relax in the beautiful tasting area while sampling fine wines. The Post Time Pavilion in Lone Star Park, featuring a Las Vegas-style race book and sports bar, offers live horse racing via simulcast from top tracks around the world, seven days a week. Not quite ice fishing, but you can still sink a line in the semi-heated fishing barge at Lynn Creek Marina on Joe Pool Lake. January's lineup for NOKIA Theatre features Paramount's Laser Spectacular featuring the music of Pink Floyd. For Country/Western fans, Gretchen Wilson performs with Van Zant and Blaine Larsen on January 18. Ricky Martin rounds out the month on January 19. Log on to www.gptexas.com or call 972-263-9588 for more information. New Year's Eve Resolution 2006… Granbury Dreaming of the perfect getaway and an incomparable setting for your New Years resolution? Just 35 miles southwest of Fort Worth, in the heart of the Brazos River valley, a pleasant surprise awaits the first time visitor and warms the heart of those returning. A variety of quaint bed & breakfasts and Victorian inns pamper you with privacy and a unique atmosphere to enjoy the New Year. Anticipate what 2006 will bring as you enjoy a brisk historic carriage ride through the downtown square with the Brazos Carriage Company. While downtown, you won't want to miss shopping and dining in the unique stores and restaurants around the historic courthouse square. Live entertainment anyone? Granbury Live offers live nostalgia concerts sure to have you toe-tapping and singing along. Let the historic Granbury Opera House entertain you with professional plays, musicals and concerts that rival many big city venues. Rather go on a cruise? Spend a perfectly "mysterious" evening onboard the Granbury Riverboat with laughter and surprises on the action packed "Murder Mystery" cruise or enjoy the romance of a "Moonlight" cruise for two on sparkling Lake Granbury. When was the last time you snuggled at the drive-in? The Brazos Drive-In shows first-run movies every weekend and you never have to worry about whether the speaker works - you listen on your car radio! Make Granbury your 2006 "not so far away getaway" - you'll cherish the memories. For additional information or a current calendar of events, contact The Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-950-2212 or visit our website at www.granburytx.com. Horses are Jumping in Glen Rose The Somervell County Expo Center in Glen Rose is home to a number of large equestrian events, but in January it is all about hunters and jumpers. The Blue Ribbon Winter Festival Hunter-Jumper Show takes place on January 19 and 20. This is one of the largest events of this type in the southwest and features horses with an array of abilities. The hunter class will feature horses that will be judged on how smooth and graceful the horses jump over a series of obstacles. The jumper class features hoses that will go over a series of obstacles with the winner being based on the fastest times and the fewest obstacles knocked down. The event is free to the general public and features horses and riders from across Texas and the Southwest. Other upcoming events at the Somervell County Expo Center include the Global Team Penning, Tuley Team Roping, Jurassic Classic Barrel Racing and the Glen Rose Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo. For other events at the Somervell County Expo Center, call 254-897-4509 or go to www.glenroseexpo.org. For more information on Glen Rose and the surrounding area, contact the Glen Rose Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-888-346-6282 or check out their website at www.glenrosetexas.net. Come see why Glen Rose was named America's Dream Town in 2004. Denton County Courthouse 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 sitting at the heart of the community. But memories of a time past are not the only treasures 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, antiques, a live-performance theater, numerous restaurants, and promotional events making Denton agreat place to spend the day or a weekend. Downtown Denton is a unique shopping, dining, and entertainment experience for visitors of all ages to enjoy year-round. Some free entertainment options throughout the year include the Thursday Twilight Tunes Concert Series in May and June featuring talented, local musicians playing on the courthouse lawn every Thursday evening; Acoustic Lawn Jam every Saturday morning from May to October (weather permitting); Dog Days of Summer, a festival for people and their pooches, the first Saturday in June; the 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 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. Waxabachie's 5th Annual "Cotton Patch" Chili Cook-Off & Barn Dance Get your taste buds ready and your boots shined up for the 5th Annual Cotton Patch Chili Cook-Off & Barn Dance at the Ellis County Expo Center in Waxahachie Saturday, February 4, benefiting the Gingerbread House, Ellis County's children advocacy center. The cook-off and festivities will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Categories of competition include CASI Chili, Novice Chili, 50/50 Beans and the Junior Cook-Off. The CASI Chili Cook-Off will continue on Sunday, February 5. Admission to the cook-off is FREE. Kick-up your heels at the Benefit Barn Dance Saturday night from 7 p.m.-midnight featuring Todd Payne, D. J. entertainer of Encore Productions. Tickets for the barn dance are $10 per person in advance and $15 per person at the door. The Ellis County Expo Center is located at 2300 W. Highway 287 Bypass. For more information on the "Cotton Patch" Chili Cook-Off & Benefit Barn Dance, call 972-937-1870. For a complete listing of Waxahachie events, visit www.waxahachiechamber.com. Current
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