KEY Magazine Fort Worth

JANUARY 2006

Ongoing Glen Rose, TX-Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a unique wildlife Refuge situated in the sprawling Texas hill country that features guided tours, camping and wildlife studies. Hrs. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Oct.-Feb.) and 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Mar.-Oct.). Open daily except major holidays. Gen. Ad. $14.95, seniors $10.95, children 3-11, $8.95, children under 2, free. 3 miles south of Glen Rose, off Hwy. 67, 254-897-2960, www.fossilrim.org.

Ongoing Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers and 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, which is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and offers tours that take about an hour. A small fee is also required for the conservatory-open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. The Gardens Restaurant and the Treasure Tree Gift Shop are also on site. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

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 Southern Living Reader's Choice Awards. Texas Wild!, is an 8-acre area that allows guests to encounter more than 300 creatures and visit 6 regions of the Lone Star State in just hours. The Zagat Survey U.S. Family Travel Guide recently rated it the #1 attraction in the DFW area and #19 among the "50 Overall Top-Rated Attractions in the United States." Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day noon-4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $9.75, seniors 65+, $6.25, children 3-12, $7.25, toddlers 2 & under, free. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild!. Parking $5. Half-price tickets on Wednesdays. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing Granbury, TX-The talented cast at Granbury Live performs a show full of music and laughter. Three musical giants-Elvis, Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly-all come alive on the Granbury Live stage. The cast's clever but unvexing routines are a delight to lovers of rock ‘n roll. Thurs. 8 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. 1-800-989-9062 or granburylive.com. On the Square.

Ongoing The 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. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors $7, & youths 3-12, $7, children 2 & under, free. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

Ongoing Ft. Worth Trinity Park-The Log Cabin Village living history museum depicts the lifestyle of pioneers who settled this area in the mid-to-late 1800s. Hrs: Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $2.50, seniors & youths 4-17, $2, children under 4, free. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln., 817-926-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.

Ongoing Arlington, TX-The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, at Ameriquest Field in Arlington, features baseball uniforms, balls, playing cards and photographs depicting the history of the sport. The Learning Center for Children houses 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 Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District-The Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive occurs twice daily, weather permitting, but they don't mosey-along on major holidays. Herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive 15 to 17 head of cattle 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. This 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. The exhibit 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.

Ongoing Black Dog Tavern presents "The Jazz Monsters," a 20-piece professional jazz band consisting of esteemed musicians who have taught and performed throughout the Metroplex for years. Enjoy big band jazz from the ‘40s through the ‘90s, featuring arrangements by Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Tom Kubis and many others. First Sunday of each month from 5-7:30 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Downtown Fort Worth, 903 Throckmorton St., 817-332-8190.

Saturdays Grapevine's Palace Theatre-Yellow Rose Productions presents the Grapevine Opry Country Music Showcase. 7:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $12, children $8. Senior & group discounts available. 300 S. Main St., 817-481-8733.

Through Jan. 1 Granbury, TX-Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) presents its Christmas Musical The Gift of the Magi, O. Henry's enduring story of unselfish love. Music and lyrics by Richard Adler, story adapted by Wilson Lehr, directed and choreographed by Robert Crane. Showtimes: Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $25. On the Square. 1-866-572-0881, www.granburyoperahouse.org.

Through Jan. 2 During the Lone Star Christmas, the Gaylord Texan Resort will be filled with the sounds of choirs and other holiday music. Carriage rides will carry families about the grounds of the resort to enjoy the unique outdoor holiday decorations. And guests shopping at one of the Gaylord Texan retailers are sure to find that one-of-a-kind, perfect gift. This year, experience "ICE!," part of the Lone Star Christmas, and be thrilled with the fantasy in ice, exciting slides, dramatic lighting and soaring music. 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817-778-1000, www.gaylordhotels.com.

Through Jan. 4 Visitors to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will see what robots look like in real life labs as the brand-new "Robots and Us" exhibit makes its debut. The exhibit, which was developed, designed and built by the Science Museum of Minnesota, will give visitors a lighthearted look at modeling artificial life after the real thing. "Robots and Us" encourages Fort Worth Museum visitors of all ages to compare sci-fi fantasies of robots with today's technical realities and to explore why it's so hard to build robots to be like humans. Gen. Adm. $7, $6 for kids and seniors. Hrs. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through Jan. 8 In 1979, the Amon Carter Museum commissioned renowned photographer Richard Avedon (1923-2004) to create a portrait of the American West. The resulting 1985 exhibition, "In the American West: Photographs by Richard Avedon," was widely regarded as a landmark in photographic history and a definitive expression of the power of photographic art. In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of this history-making project, the Carter presents a special exhibition of 78 of the 124 original photographs. Gen Ad. $8, seniors 62+ and students with ID, $6, 18 & under, free. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Jan. 8 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents the exhibition "Anselm Kiefer: Heaven and Earth." Anselm Kiefer (born Germany, 1945) is widely regarded as one of today's most significant and pertinent working artists. This exhibition, the first American survey of the artist's work in almost twenty years, includes more than sixty paintings, books and sculptures created between 1969 and the present. Its goal is to reveal the layers of meaning threaded throughout all of Kiefer's work, specifically focusing on his career-long fascination with seeds, and the relationship between heaven and earth. Gen. Ad. $8, students with an ID and seniors 60+, $4, children under 13, free. Free Wednesdays and the first Sunday of every month. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through Jan. 8 Celebrating its 25th Anniversary season in memory of Rudy Eastman, Jubilee Theatre presents Auntee Explains X-Mas, by Rudy Eastman, with musical arrangements by Joe Rogers and directed by Gloria Abbs. Everybody's favorite Auntee-a little dotty, plenty spacey, and full of digression and invention-narrates a classic Christmas story or two from another point of view. Auntee sets the stage for a sweeping pageant of storytelling in song, pantomime, tableau or whatever trips her imagination. Silly and heartwarming, a great way to add fun to the spirit of the season. Tickets $12-$25. Thurs. performance Jan. 5, 8 p.m., (No performances Jan. 1.) Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

Through Jan. 15 The Modern Art Museum is exhibiting a selection of works from Pablo Picasso's Vollard Suite, part of the Museum's permanent collection, last exhibited in 1985. These famous plates-etchings, dry points and combined techniques, created by Picasso between 1930 and 1937, represent one of the highlights of the artist's career. Ambroise Vollard, publisher of the Suite, was a prominent twentieth century art dealer and publisher. Prior to World War I, his Paris gallery was the central hub for artists and collectors who were drawn there by his extraordinary inventory of paintings, including works by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Picasso and Vollard shared a close working relationship until 1910, when the dealer found the painter's Cubist style difficult to accept. But during the preceding decade, Vollard served as Picasso's primary dealer and, despite his misgivings about Cubism, the two continued to collaborate on publishing projects after 1910. Gen. Ad. $8, students with an ID and seniors 60+, $4, children under 13, free. Free Wednesdays and the first Sunday of every month. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through Jan. 22 Stamp your passport, load your luggage and fasten your safety belt for the "Pack Your Bags! A Kids Ticket to Travel" exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Children of all ages will be fascinated by this unique and exciting museum experience that provides children with a fun, hands-on approach to learn about themselves and the world. Gen. Adm. $8, children 3-12 & seniors 60+, $7. Hrs. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through Jan. 26 The Polar Express: The IMAX Experience will delight kids and adults this holiday season in the Omni Theater. In recognition of its enduring popularity, the Omni Theater welcomes The Polar Express for an exclusive IMAX-only engagement. Digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR technology, audiences will become totally immersed in the IMAX presentation-watching snowflakes float down the giant screen and feeling the train rumble via state-of-the-art digital surround sound. Tickets: adults $9, children 3-12 & seniors 60+, $8. Visit website or call for showtimes. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org.

Through Jan. 28 Hurst, TX-Artisan Center Theater proudly presents Forever Plaid at Artisan's 150 seat theater-in-the-round. This is the story of four young men given the mystical chance to give the one great performance they never got to give while they were alive. In this Artisan production the lads are particularly good at singing in close harmony. Tickets: adults $13, students and seniors $11, children 12 & under $8. All Mon. & Thurs. tickets $9. Showtimes: Mon., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m.; 3 p.m. matinees on Saturdays Jan. 7, 14, 21& 28. Reservations are strongly recommended. 420 E. Pipeline Rd., 817-284-1200, www.ArtisanCT.com.

Through Feb. 5 The Amon Carter Museum presents "Into the Night," a remarkable group of landscapes, portraits and abstracts that explores the beauty and mysteries layered within nocturnal images in the Carter's Focus on Photographs Gallery. Admission to the permanent collection is free. Call for admission to special exhibits. Hrs: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Feb. 5 The Amon Carter Museum displays a special exhibition, "The Spirit of 291," in celebration of the centennial of the founding of Alfred Stieglitz's "Little Galleries of the Photo-Secession." This small exhibition of works offers a unique opportunity to experience the flavor of the legendary gallery that became known simply as "291." In operation for only twelve years, from November 1905 until June 1917, "291" was home to innovative exhibitions devoted to European and American vanguard art. This installation pays homage to young American artists such as Paul Strand, John Marin, Marsden Hartley, Arthur Dove and Georgia O'Keeffe, whose careers flourished under Stieglitz's watchful eye and careful nurturing. Admission to the permanent collection is free; call for special exhibition prices. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Feb. 12 Thirty rare historic Texas flags, part of the touring "Texas Flags" exhibit, make their final stop at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. Each flag-from 1835 to 1944-has a story behind it. Some were carried into battle-sometimes by enemy soldiers and sometimes by allies. Others were flown in celebration parades. Among the most prized is the battle flag of Hood's Texas brigade, which was carried at the Civil War Battle of Antietam. Tradition says the first commander's wife included pieces of her wedding dress in the flag. Gen. Ad. $8; seniors 60+ & children 3-12, $7; 2 & under, free. Hrs. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

Through March 26 This winter the Kimbell Art Museum presents "Gauguin and Impressionism," the first-ever comprehensive survey of Paul Gauguin's early career. All of the great French artists normally known as Post-Impressionists are exhibited with the Impressionists, but the involvement of Cézanne and Seurat in the movement was slight compared to that of Gauguin. He contributed to five of the eight Impressionist exhibitions-more than either Renoir or Sisley-and was the most active artist-collector of Impressionist paintings after Caillebotte. Curated jointly by Dr. Richard R. Brettell & Anne-Brigitte Fonsmark, both experts on Impressionism. An illustrated catalogue coauthored by Dr. Brettell & Fonsmark is available in the museum shop. Gen. Ad. $12; seniors 60+ & students with ID, $10; children 6-11, $8; children under 6, free. An Acoustiguide audio tour available for $4. Half-price admission on Tues. Hrs. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays, New Year's Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

Through March 30 Experience the speed and heart-pumping excitement of NASCAR on a screen towering seven stories high, surrounded by 12,000 watts of digital surround sound, as NASCAR: The IMAX Experience races into the Omni Theater. Through the magic of The IMAX Experience, audiences are transported behind the wheel of a NASCAR racecar and are immersed in the on-track excitement at speeds of up to 180 miles per hour. Narrated by Kiefer Sutherland, NASCAR provides an insider's perspective of the nation's number one spectator sport, with a brief look back at how it all began. Tickets: adults $7, children & seniors $6. For showtimes visit www.fortworthmuseum.org. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300.

3 Daniel-Meyer Coliseum-Ft. Worth, TCU Horned Frog basketball vs. Saint Mary's (Calif.). 7 p.m. Tickets Gen. Ad. $15, High School students and younger $8. 2900 Stadium Dr., 817-257-FROG, www.gofrogs.com.

3 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Memphis Riverkings, Fort Worth Convention Center. 7:30 p.m. $10-$25. 1111 Houston St., 817-336-4423 or www.Brahmas.com.

3,7,10 The Modern Art Museum joins with the Women's Film Preservation Fund to present two selected programs of restored films showcasing a range of genres, eras (from 1913 to the 1990s), and artists. Included are the groundbreaking animations of Mary Ellen Bute, a star performance by the African American pioneer Francine Everett, rarely seen work of Maya Deren, a powerful social documentary by the 1970s Women's Collective, "cine poems" by Storm De Hirsh, the painterly films of Gunvor Nelson, Meredith Monk's haunting evocation of Ellis Island, Serial Queen Grace Cunard's silent heist romp, and Alice Guy-Blaché's charming send-up of marriage circa 1913. Entertaining and culturally resonant, these programs raise the public profile of the astounding work done by women throughout cinematic history. $7.50. Showtimes: 3rd-7 p.m., 7th-noon & 2:30 p.m., 10th-7 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

6 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Albuquerque Thunderbirds, Fort Worth Convention Center. 7 p.m. $10-$75. 1111 Houston St., 817-698-8333 or www.FWFlyers.com.

6 Billy Bob's Texas-45 South. Tickets $9 & $12. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

6 Grapevine, TX-Grapevine's Palace Theatre presents Dinner & Movie featuring Gone With The Wind. Dinner by Cotton Patch. 6:30 p.m. 300 S. Main St., 817-410-3100, www.palace-theatre.com.

6 & 8 The Fort Worth Opera presents Dialogues of the Carmelites in English at Bass Performance Hall. Tickets $19-$104. Showtimes: Fri. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4325, www.basshall.com.

6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $13, VIP $11, Gen. Ad. $9.50, seniors 60+, $7.50 & children 3-12, $6. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

7 Daniel-Meyer Coliseum-Ft. Worth, TCU Horned Frog basketball vs. Wyoming. 7 p.m. Tickets Gen. Ad. $15, High School students and younger $8. 2900 Stadium Dr., 817-257-FROG, www.gofrogs.com.

7 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Youngstown Steelhounds, Fort Worth Convention Center. 7:30 p.m. $10-$25. 1111 Houston St., 817-336-4423, www.Brahmas.com.

7 Billy Bob's Texas-Jason Aldean. Tickets $9 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

7-March 19 The Amon Carter Museum presents an exhibition of more than 50 dazzling prints that illustrate the enduring vision of Robert Blackburn (1920-2003), a master printmaker who changed the course of American art through his groundbreaking graphic work and the printmaking Workshop that he founded in 1948 in New York City. "Creative Space: Fifty Years of Robert Blackburn's Printmaking Workshop" features a selection of Blackburn's own work along with prints by collaborators, students, friends and colleagues, and presents a remarkable record of artistic achievement over the past fifty years. Free. Museum Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.); Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

7-July 7 The Amon Carter Museum exhibition, "Lewis Hine: Children of Texas," showcases fifty-five photographs made during the fall of 1913 by sociologist-turned-photographer Lewis Hine depicting child labor in Texas in the early twentieth century. Hine, a pioneer in the use of photography to combat social ills, crusaded to change laws that condoned the exploitation of children by factories, mills and farms. Free. Museum Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.); Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

8 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Albuquerque Thunderbirds, Fort Worth Convention Center. 3 p.m. $10-$75. 1111 Houston St., 817-698-8333, www.FWFlyers.com.

8-Feb. 26 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth continues its Focus series with the works of Cornelia Parker. British sculptor Cornelia Parker is fascinated with real-world processes that mimic cartoon "killings," such as steamrolling, shooting things full of holes, falling from cliffs and explosions. Parker works with a variety of found objects, including silverware and marching band instruments, which she crushes, stretches and suspends. She has also blown up structures (such as a garden shed) whose parts she then makes into mobiles that are hung from the gallery ceiling. Obviously humor is involved, but at its core Parker's work is a process of destruction, resurrection and reconfiguration. Gen. Ad. $8; students with an ID and seniors 60+, $4; children under 13, f ree. Free Wednesdays and the first Sunday of every month. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

12 Join the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame for its lecture series as you explore "Texas Flags, Texas Quilts: A Portrayal of Women's Voices" with Dr. Jane Kucko, an Interior Design faculty member at TCU. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors $7. 7-8 p.m. 720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

12 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Austin Toros, Fort Worth Convention Center, 7 p.m. $10-$75. 1111 Houston St., 817-698-8333, www.FWFlyers.com.

12-13 Grapevine, TX-Grapevine's Palace Theatre Classic Chevrolet Arts Series presents the play Gaelic Storm. 7:30 p.m. 300 S. Main St., 817-410-3100, www.palace-theatre.com.

13 Billy Bob's Texas-Roger Creager. Tickets $9 & $12. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

13 Kimbell Art Museum's Special Evening Lectures presents Richard R. Brettell, Margaret McDermott Distinguished Professor of Art and Aesthetics at The University of Dallas, and adjunct senior curator at the Meadows Museum, Southern Methodist University. His topic is "Gauguin and Impressionism: An Exhibition about Exhibitions." In the Museum auditorium at 7 p.m. Free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blv d., 817-332-8451.

13-15 The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films at the Modern Art Museum. This January see The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till, featuring never-before-seen testimony in this documentary about Emmett Louis Till, who, in 1955, was brutally murdered after he whistled at a woman. Unrated; 70 minutes. $7.50. Showtimes: Fri. 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 2 & 4 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

13-15 The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra brings "Brilliant Inspiration" to Bass Performance Hall. A flash of color, the music of the Italian master Ottorino Respighi, begins this incredible concert. Next, acclaimed cellist Zuill Bailey lights up the stage with a performance of Haydn's great Cello Concerto. The program concludes with Dvorák's superbly crafted Sixth Symphony, in which he pays tribute to his mentor Johannes Brahms. The overall effect, however, is wholly Dvorák, in his first nationalist phase. A wonderful concert to start the N ew Year! Tickets $13-$72. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

13-Feb. 5 The cast of Theatre Arlington performs Over the Tavern. There are 1,300 different religions and two weeks before his catechism, and 12-year-old Rudy Pazinski has decided to shop around. His family and his teacher, Sister Clarissa, are thrown into chaos in this funny, tender play about a young boy's insights that reminds us that the secret of life is to have fun. Rated PG. Tickets $15-$17. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 305 West Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

13-Feb. 5 The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is the biggest and most spectacular annual event in Fort Worth since 1896, so don't miss out on all the excitement! Gen. Ad. $8, children 6-16, $4, children under 6, free. Open daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 3400 Burnett Tandy Dr., 817-877-2420, www.fwstockshowrodeo.com.

14 Join the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo for the biggest All-Western Parade in the world. Free. 11 a.m. in downtown Fort Worth. 817-877-2400, www.fwstockshowrodeo.com.

14 Billy Bob's Texas-The Bellamy Brothers. Tickets $9 & $13. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

15 Kimbell Art Museum's Film Series screens Post-Impressionism: Van Gogh and Gauguin (2003, 100 min., DVD). The tempestuous friendship between Paul Gauguin and Vincent Van Gogh examines the results of the rivalry between these two artists in this in-depth look at Post-Impressionism. In the Museum auditorium at 2 p.m. Free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451.

16 The Metropolitan Classical Ballet presents Wintery Repertory at Bass Performance Hall. Tickets $10-$30. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4325, www.basshall.com.

18 Daniel-Meyer Coliseum-Ft. Worth, TCU Horned Frog basketball vs. San Diego State. 7 p.m. Tickets Gen. Ad. $15, High School students and younger $8. 2900 Stadium Dr., 817-257-FROG, www.gofrogs.com.

18 The Chieftains return to Bass Hall for their seventh annual concert, an event resonating with true fellowship and festive ritual. The spirited program inspires a friendly and carefree atmosphere, with lively reels and toe-tapping jigs as well as lovely ballads and anthems that evoke the Emerald Isle. Tickets $37.50-$60. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4325, www.basshall.com.

19 Billy Bob's Texas-Steve Holy & Tim Cooper, benefiting ALS. Tickets $10 & $20. 8:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

19-22 The Fort Worth Symphony Pops series presents the legendary band Asleep at the Wheel at Bass Performance Hall. Asleep at the Wheel has kept Western swing alive and kickin' for more than three decades. Along the way, they have entertained thousands and won praise and admiration from Willie Nelson to Bob Dylan. Enjoy the very best of Asleep at the Wheel, backed by the lush orchestral tones of the Fort Worth Symphony. Tickets $23-$72. Showtimes: Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

20 Billy Bob's Texas-Reckless Kelly. Tickets $9 & $12. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

20 Grapevine, TX-Grapevine's Palace Theatre presents the Back in Black concert. Tickets are $10. 7 p.m. 300 S. Main St., 817-442-9345, www.backinblack.info.

20 Participants in Kimbell Art Museum's Artful Readings explore connections in the literary and visual arts through group discussions and presentations over cocktails and light snacks. This month, discuss The Moon and Sixpence, by Somerset Maugham. Loosely based on the life of Paul Gauguin, this compelling novel studies a man who abandons comfort and convention to pursue his obsessive artistic ambitions. Assistant conservator Elise Effman will moderate this program, which is offered in conjunction with the special exhibition "Gauguin and Impressionism." Registration $20. Prior registration required. 5:30-7 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

20-Feb. 4 The Rose Marine Theater presents Casa Rio. This award winning comedy involves the misadventures of enterprising Counselo and her pushy neighbor, Licha. As their first event for their new Bed & Breakfast, this hilarious twosome hosts the organizers of the North American Lawn Grower's Association, also known as "N.A.L.G.A." In English-Rated PG-13. Tickets: $10, students & seniors, $5. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

21 Fort Worth's Log Cabin Village takes you bartering in 19th century Texas. Learn about the importance of trade and its role in the economy and culture of the Lone Star State. Then do some trading of your own to get beads to make a bracelet. No reservations required. Cost is regular Village admission plus a $2 craft fee. Gen. Ad. $3.50; seniors & youth 4-17, $3; children under 4, free. 1-4 p.m. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln., 817-926-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.

21 Billy Bob's Texas-Randy Rogers. Tickets $9 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

24 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents "Nicholas Nixon: The Brown Sisters," a series of black and white photographs recently acquired by the Modern. The thirty-one portraits are of the artist's wife and her three sisters will be exhibited through spring 2006. Michael Auping, Chief Curator at the Modern, says, "A factual description of The Brown Sisters sounds simple enough: blac k-and-white photographs of four sisters taken over a period of time. However, when you see these images together as a group, they have a remarkable impact. Over a period of thirty years, Nixon has transformed the idea of the dreaded family photo into something powerfully intimate, even epic. You don't need a lot of art jargon to explain what these works are about. They are about lives lived, and the two things that most of us obsess about: relationships and time." Gallery Hours Tues.–Sat.. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. & Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. General admission (13+) $8, Seniors, and students with an ID, $4, children 12 and under, free. Free every Wednesday and the first Sunday of each month. 3200 Darnell St., 817-389-9215.

24-29 Casa Manaña presents Broadway On Ice at Bass Performance Hall. Broadway On Ice is a celebration of the beauty, grace and artistry of figure skating, embraced by the magic of the Broadway musical. Experience a dazzling cast, led by Olympic Champion Dorothy Hamill and Broadway's Phantom Of The Opera star Davis Gaines, bringing Broadway's most memorable showstoppers to life. The show features selections from many Tony Award winning productions, including Phantom Of The Opera, Rent and Chicago. Broadway On Ice is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience for the whole family that brings audiences to their feet time after time! Tickets $20-$70. Showtimes: Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.casamanana.org.

26 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Florida Flame, Fort Worth Convention Center. 7 p.m. $10-$75. 1111 Houston St., 817-698-8333, www.FWFlyers.com.

27 Billy Bob's Texas-Jason Boland. Tickets $9 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

27-29 The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. Director Neil Jordan (The Crying Game) weaves a wonderfully surreal and magical tale in Breakfast on Pluto, a funny but poignant story of a young man's rite of passage. Rated R for sexuality, language and drug use; 135 minutes. Tickets $7.50. Showtimes: Fri. 6 & 8:30 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 2 & 4:30 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

27- Feb. 27 The Fort Worth Botanic Garden Center features Fort Worth photographer Diane Simons Lovell's "Images of Africa," to honor of Black History Month. Simons Lovell, one of the few in the world to explore and photograph all seven continents, displays some of her favorite color photographs taken during three trips "into" Africa. The exhibition also includes coordinating African folk art and artifacts from her personal collection. Visit this visual safari and explore the timeless images of African tribes, endangered animals, and stunning landscapes of this unique continent filled with beauty and mystery. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. Free. For more Information, call 817-871-7686. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

28 Billy Bob's Texas-Chris Cagle. Tickets $9 & $17. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

Feb. 1 Daniel-Meyer Coliseum-Ft. Worth, TCU Horned Frog basketball vs. Colorado State. 7 p.m. Tickets Gen. Ad. $15, High School students and younger $8. 2900 Stadium Dr., 817-257-FROG, www.gofrogs.com.

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