KEY Magazine Fort Worth

JANUARY 2008

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 has rated the zoo the #1 attraction in the DFW area and #19 among the “50 Overall Top-Rated Attractions in the United States.” Hrs. are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. The Zoo is open Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day from noon to 4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $10.50, children 3-12, $8. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild!. Parking $5. Half-price tickets on Wednesdays. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

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 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 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 on site. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

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.-4 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $3.50, seniors & youths 4-17, $3, children under 4, free. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln., 817-926-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.

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. Admissions 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Park closes at 5:30 p.m. Open daily except major holidays. Adults $19.95 (weekends & holidays $21.95), seniors 62+ $15.95 (weekends & holidays $18.95), ages 3-11 $12.95 (weekends & holidays $15.95), & children under 2 free. Discount on Wed. 3 miles south of Glen Rose, off Hwy. 67, 254-897-2960, www.fossilrim.org.

Ongoing Arlington, TX-The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, at Rangers Ballpark 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 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 has rated the zoo the #1 attraction in the DFW area and #19 among the “50 Overall Top-Rated Attractions in the United States.” Hrs. are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, open until 6 p.m. on weekends. Gen. Ad. $10.50, children 3-12, $8. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild!. Parking $5. Half-price tickets on Wednesdays. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, pulled by the 109 year-old steam engine. Thursdays are Vintage Diesel Days. Trips from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards are scheduled Thursdays through Sundays, departing Grapevine at 1 p.m. and arriving in the Stockyards about 2:30 p.m. The return run boards at 4:45 p.m. to arrive back in Grapevine around 6 p.m. Robbers have been known to board the train as it makes its way from Grapevine to Fort Worth. The hour-long Trinity River Run-leaving from the Stockyards-is 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Christmas Day. Tickets for the Grapevine to Fort Worth Run are Gen. Ad. $20, seniors 55+, $18, and children $10. Tickets for the Trinity River run are Gen. Ad. $10, seniors $9, and children $6. One-way tickets are available. Plan to be at the depot 1 hour before departure time. Depots are located in Grapevine at 707 S. Main St. & the Fort Worth Stockyards Station at 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-410-3123, www.gvrr.com.

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 Oscar’s Mexican Restaurant in Haltom City-“The Jazz Monsters,” a 20-piece professional jazz band consisting of esteemed musicians who have taught and performed throughout the Metroplex. 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 Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted. 3408 Denton Hwy, 817-222-9020.

Thursdays Featuring Ray Sharp on the Grand Piano. Each Thursday in The Lounge, adjacent to the Four Day Weekend Theater, Ray Sharp plays his Boston Grand Piano and different top vocalists come from in and around the Metroplex to sing. Inside the Four Day Weekend Theater, 312 Houston St., 817-226-4329, www.myspace.com/encorelounge.

Thursdays Complimentary wine tasting every Thursday night at WineStyles. 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. 4825 Overton Ridge, Suite 304, 817-361-9463, www.winestyles.net/hulen.

Saturdays Grapevine’s Palace Theatre-Yellow Rose Productions presents the Grapevine Opry Country Music Showcase, 7:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $15, children $10. Senior & group discounts available. 300 S. Main St., 817-481-8733.

Every Friday & Saturday Night Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats & VIP $15, Gen. Ad. $11, seniors 60+, $9.50 & children 3-12, $8. Free Kid Fridays for 12 and under on the 3rd, 10th & 17th only. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

Through Jan. 6 Amon Carter Museum eliminated admission fees to special exhibitions when it reopened this summer, providing free access to all of the museum’s galleries and enabling greater public access to one of the country’s finest museums of American art. Free admission began last fall with “Accommodating Nature: The Photographs of Frank Gohlke,” on view through Jan. 6. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., and noon-5 p.m. Sun. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933 or www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Jan. 13 Amon Carter Museum presents “Masterworks of American Photography.” The Carter Museum holds one of the country’s largest and most important collections of photographs. This exhibition features works from the earliest years of the medium up to the present day. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., and noon-5 p.m. Sun. Free to public. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through March 30 “Picturing the Bible: The Earliest Christian Art” at the Kimbell Art Museum. When and where were the first illustrations of the Old and New Testaments created? It had long been believed that there were no Jewish illustrations of the Old Testament in ancient times, in observance of the ban on idolatry. But the discovery in 1932 of the richly decorated narrative frescoes in the third-century synagogue at Dura-Europos (Syria) dramatically changed scholars’ views. Gen. Ad. $14, seniors 60+ & students with ID $12, children 6-11 $10, children under 6 free. Tickets are half-price on Tues. Hrs: Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., Closed Mondays. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

Through Spring During construction of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s new facility, the Museum’s exhibits are located next door on the lower level of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. The family-friendly attractions include the KIDSPACE play area; ExploraZone “Seeing” exhibit; and Hands On Studio, an ever-changing space that celebrates the curious spirit in all of us by inviting guests to explore, create, design, build, experiment, learn and have fun. Expore the museum free on Free Family Friday (from 3 to 7 p.m. the last Friday of each month). 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org. The National Cowgirl Museum is located at 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

Through July 27 Amon Carter Museum presents “100 Years of Autochrome.” See a selection of photographs and other materials from the Carter’s collection that together celebrate the 100th anniversary of the autochrome, the first commercially viable color photographic process. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., and noon-5 p.m. Sun. Free to public. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

4 Billy Bob’s Texas-Aaron Watson. Tickets $10 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

4 First Fridays at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is a time of live music and cocktails. Between 5 and 8 p.m., Sumter Bruton on guitar and Michael H. Price at the piano continue celebrating the arrival of the New Year. Special cocktail for the evening is Hot and Heavy. Make your dinner reservations to dine at Café Modern between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. at 817-840-2174. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215.

4-6 Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. Perhaps the most acclaimed short film of all time, The Red Balloon won the Palme d’Or at Cannes and the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, making it the only short ever given an Oscar for a feature category, and beating out such contenders as The Ladykillers and La Strada! Paired with this Janus re-release is Albert Lamorisse’s other award-winning short, White Mane which is set in the rugged Camargue region of Provence, where French cowboys hunt wild horses. Pauline Kael declared this winner of the Cannes Grand Prix for short film “one of the most beautiful films ever made.” French with English subtitles; 72 minutes. Tickets $8.50, Showtimes Fri. 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 2 & 4 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

5 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents “Barbie At The Symphony” at Bass Performance Hall. A children’s animated classical music experience, “Barbie At The Symphony” is a special film with orchestra presentation of the best-selling Barbie “Princess” movies. She sings and dances to some of the world’s best loved musical scores, such as The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. A perfect treat for the little princess in your life! Tickets $19-$55. 7:00 p.m. Showtimes 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6500, www.fwsymphony.org.

5 Billy Bob’s Texas-Trent Willmon. Tickets $10 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

5 Bass Performance Hall presents Craig Ferguson. Ferguson entered the world of late night comedy following a diverse and eclectic career that encompasses film, television and the stage. Since taking the helm of CBS’s “Late Late Show” on January 3, 2005, the show has set all-time viewer records in three consecutive sweeps and earned Ferguson his first Emmy nomination. Tickets $25-$100. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4325, www.basshall.com.

5-6 Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival at University Christian Church. This celebration of the victory of good over evil is perhaps the oldest continuing festival of the Christmas season. Includes period costumes, music, and more. Reserved seats $12. All others free. 3 & 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 2720 S. University Dr., 817-926-6631, www.universitychristianchurch.org.

11 Kimbell Art Museum’s Special Evening Lecture series features Carter Wiseman, lecturer, School of Architecture, Yale University, New Haven, whose topic is “Louis I Kahn: Beyond Time and Style.” Free in the Museum auditorium at 6 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie blvd., 817-332-8451.

11 Billy Bob’s Texas-Bleu Edmondson (Honky Tonk Stage). Tickets $10. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

11-12 Latino Idol at The Rose Marine Theater. Arte de la Rosa is excited to host a Latin-themed talent show. This two-day performance has finalists competing to earn a future booking at the Rose Marine Theater. Contestants ages 15 and up. Call for application. Free. 7:30 p.m. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

11-13 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents “Rhapsody On Paganini” at Bass Performance Hall. Twenty-seven-year-old Yevgeny Sudbin performs Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, considered to be one of the most challenging pieces of music ever written for the instrument. The performance concludes with one of Tchaikovsky’s most beloved works, the Fifth Symphony. Tickets $12-$76. 7:30 p.m. Fri., 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6500, www.fwsymphony.org.

11-Feb. 3 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show & Rodeo at Will Rogers Memorial Center. Established in 1896, this popular event attracts nearly one million people from around the world to the Will Rogers Memorial Center for the nation’s oldest livestock show and daily performances of the world’s original indoor rodeo. General admission to the days events is $8 for adult, youths ages 6-16 $4, children ages 5 and under free. Rodeos daily $16. Events beginning by 8 a.m. daily. 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., 817-877-2400, www.fwssr.com.

11-Feb. 3 Theatre Arlington’s cast performs Moonlight and Magnolias by Ron Hutchinson. It’s 1939 and Hollywood is abuzz! The screenplay for Gone With the Wind isn’t working and production has been shut down. The producer, David Selznick sends for famed screenwriter Ben Hecht and formidable director Victor Fleming from The Wizard of Oz. Locked up for five days, the three men act out and fashion a screenplay that will become the blueprint for one of the most successful and beloved films of all time. Rated PG-13. Tickets: $17 for adults, discounts for students, seniors and groups. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 305 W. Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

12 Billy Bob’s Texas-Neal McCoy. Tickets $12 & $20. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

12 The all Western Parade in downtown Fort Worth celebrates the beginning of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Parade time is 11 a.m. in downtown Fort Worth, beginning at the Tarrant County Courthouse. Nearly 100,000 spectators line the streets of downtown Cowtown to watch this spectacular annual event. Plenty of horses and other livestock can be seen, but no motorized vehicles are allowed. 817-877-2400, www.sundancesqare.com.

12 The Kimbell Art Museum presents “Storytelling in Art,” a workshop for children ages 6-14. Guest instructor and storyteller Tom McDermott will use music and humor to explore how we tell stories through art. This workshop is inspired by objects from the special exhibition “Picturing the Bible: The Earliest Christian Art.” $15 for the workshop. No fee for parents. 10 a.m.-noon. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

12 Texas Camerata presents “Musica Espanola” at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. A New World premier of the zarzuela Las Nuevas Armas de Amor (The New Arms of Love). This operetta-like work was written in 1711 by Sebastian Duron for the Spanish Royal Court. Adults $20, $15 ages 55+, $10 for educators, & $5 for students. 2 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-7939, www.musichost.com/txcam.

13 Kimbell Art Museum’s film series, in conjunction with its current exhibit, “Picturing the Bible-The Earliest Christian Art” features From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians (Parts III and IV, 120 min. each). This four-part documentary draws upon recent archaeological finds and fresh historical sources to tell the epic story of the rise of Christianity. Interviews with archaeologists, historians, and New Testament scholars represent a range of viewpoints exploring the story of Jesus Christ’s life and the identity of early Christians and their communities. 2 p.m. Free parking off Arch Adams & Darnell Sts., across from the museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

15 Cliburn at the Bass presents pianist Andre Watts at Bass Performance Hall. Watts has played for royalty and heads of state all over the globe. Recently inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame in honor of his numerous contributions to the world of classical music, Watts remains one of America’s most celebrated and beloved artists. Tickets $15-$35. 7:30 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-335-9000, www.cliburn.org.

16 Kimbell Art Museum’s Wednesday Series presents Malcolm Warner, deputy director at the Kimbell, whose topic is “The Diva’s Daughter: Frederic Leighton’s Portrait of May Sartoris.” These lectures examine the permanent collection as well as selected exhibitions on view at the Kimbell. In the Museum auditorium at 12:30 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451.

17-20 53rd Annual Fort Worth Boat and Sport Show at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The 55th Annual Fort Worth Boat and Sport Show returns in 2008 with the best in boating, fishing and outdoors. Check out the newest boats at show-only prices. Bring the entire family to enjoy the kids’ area, fishing demonstrations, and an indoor wakeboard competition! Adults $8, children 5-11 $4, children 4 and under free. 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Thur., noon-5 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 512-358-1000, www.ftworthboatshow.com.

18 Billy Bob’s Texas-Charlie Robison. Tickets $10 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

18-20 Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. In Jimmy Carter Man From Plains, Academy Award winning director, Jonathan Demme, chronicles the former president’s recent tour for his book Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid. PG for some thematic elements and brief disturbing images; 120 minutes. Tickets $8.50. Showtimes Fri. 6 & 8:15 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 2 & 4:15 p.m., 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

19 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents “Play! A Video Game Symphony” at Bass Performance Hall. Play! A Video Game Symphony features award-winning music from titles such as Final Fatasy, Silent Hill, Battlefield 1942, World of Warcraft and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Outstanding graphics on large screens above the Orchestra will accompany the scores, highlighting memorable moments from the video games. Tickets $29-$76. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6500, www.fwsymphony.org.

19 Billy Bob’s Texas-Joe Nichols. Tickets $12 & $22. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

22-27 Casa Mañana presents Dame Edna- Live & Intimate at Bass Performance Hall. Following the national success of “The Royal Tour” and “Back With A Vengeance,” Dame Edna Everage, the international housewife, therapist, gigastar, guru and celebrity confidant, is currently crafting her latest, exciting entertainment strategies on her private estate in her native Australia. Tickets $25-$69. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; 8 p.m. Fri.; 2 & 8 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

24-Feb. 24 Stage West’s cast performs The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl. A memorable play imbued with a melancholy but comforting philosophy. Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. $20 & $24. 821 W. Vickery, 817-784-9378.

25 Billy Bob’s Texas-Robert Earl Keen. Tickets $12 & $18. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

25 The Rose Marine Theater presents Al Otro Lado/To the Other Side. This film tells the human story behind illegal immigration and drug trafficking between the U.S. and Mexico through the eyes of Magdiel, a 23 year-old fisherman and asoiring ‘corrido composer who dreams of a better life. Free. 7:30 p.m. 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

25 The Kimbell Art Museum presents the workshop, “Symbols and Stories in Early Christian Art.” In this workshop, guest instructor Tom McDermott will make connections between the role of stories in everyday life and early examples of Christian narratives represented in the exhibition “Picturing the Bible: The Earliest Christian Art.” Materials fee for the workshop is $15. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

26 The Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth presents Antonio Pompa-Baldi, pianist, at The Modern Art Museum. Adults $22, seniors $18, students $5. 817-877-3003, www.chambermusicsocietyoffortworth.com.

26 Billy Bob’s Texas-Mark Chesnutt. Tickets $12 & $16. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

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