KEY Magazine Fort Worth

MARCH 2004

Ongoing The 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 nostalgia for history and Native American culture. Remington admired American cowboys and painted an impressionist's view of their lives. Hrs. Tue. & Wed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. & Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. 1-5 p.m. Free. 309 Main St., 817-332-6554, www.sidrmuseum.org.

Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions-Puffy, the 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 travels on Wednesdays. Schedules are: Grapevine, Texas to the Ft. Worth Stockyards-leaves Grapevine Fri. & Sat. at 10 a.m. to arrive in the Stockyards about 11:30 a.m.; returns to Grapevine about 4 p.m.; Sun. departs at 1 p.m. & arrives in the Stockyards around 2:30 p.m.; boards again at 5 p.m. & arrives back in Grapevine about 6:30 p.m. An hour-long ride from the Fort Worth Stockyards and back, called the Trinity River Run, is Fri. & Sat. at 1 p.m. & Sun. at 3:30 p.m. For Spring Break the train will operate several additional days. Kids can hop on board Mon.-Fri., March 8-12 and March 15-19. Several special characters will be on board to add to the fun. Grapevine to the Stockyards $20 (1-way, $14), Seniors 55+, $18 (1-way, $12) & children 3-12, $10 (1-way, $7). Trinity River Run Gen. Ad. $10, seniors $9 & children $6. Plan to be at the station 1 hr. before departure. Depots are located in Grapevine, 705 S. Main St., 817-410-3123, & the Ft. Worth Stockyards Station, 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-7245, www.gvrr.com.

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 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and offers tours that take about an hour. Conservatory times are Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun. 1-6 p.m. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

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. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Gen Ad. $6, seniors $5 & Youths 6-18, $4, children 5 & under, free, Wed.-half price. 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 p.m.-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, Texas-"Johnnie High's Country Music Revue" is a live show performed on Fridays and Saturdays in the Arlington Music Hall by an 8-piece band and 20 performers. 7:30 p.m. 224 N. Center St., 817-226-4400, www.johnniehigh.com.

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. 9 a.m. until two hrs. before sunset. Open daily except major holidays. Gen. Ad. $16.95, seniors $12.95, children 3-11, $10.95, children under 3, free. US 67, 3 miles west of Glen Rose, off County Rd. 2008, 254-897-2960, www.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 Southern Living Reader's Choice Awards. Texas Wild!, an 8-acre, $45 million addition, allows guests to encounter more than 300 creatures and visit 6 regions of the Lone Star State in just hours. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day when hrs. are 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. 1/2 price tickets on Wed. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing Arlington, TX-The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, at the ballpark in Arlington, features baseball uniforms, balls, playing cards and photographs depicting the history of the sport. The Learning Center for children housesinteractive 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 Granbury, TX-"Granbury Live" performs nostalgia concerts in an art deco theatre on the Historic Square in Granbury. The show features live theatrical entertainment with music from the 1950s and early 1960s, the golden age of rock-'n-roll 817-573-0303, www.granburylive.com.

Ongoing The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth has a permanent collection that includes various movements, themes and styles, including Abstract Expressionism, Color Field Painting, Pop Art and Minimalism. The museum focuses on Post-World War II international art in all media. Tours Tue.-Sun. at 2 p.m., beginning in the lobby (free with admission). Gen. Ad. $6, Seniors and students with an ID, $4, children under 13, free. Tues. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Christmas & New Year's Day. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Ongoing Justin, TX-Texas Lil's Dude Ranch is western-style family fun including horseback riding, trail rides, western town, pool, park & playground, picnic area, miniature golf and more - all just a short drive north of Fort Worth. Offers group packages and seasonal events. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 7773 S. Mulkey Ln., 940-242-3202, 800-545-8455, www.texaslils.com.

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 March 7 Amon Carter Museum's exhibit, "The America of Currier & Ives," showcases 65 works by Nathaniel Currier and his brother-in-law, James Merritt Ives. The two produced more than a million depictions of American life. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. Closed major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Mar. 14 Granbury,TX-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) cast performs Natalie Needs a Nightie, by Neil and Caroline Schaffner. In this farce, Tommy Briggs is a young soft drink executive who is trying to get a raise. The catch? He has to convince his boss that he is married (which he isn't) and has a child (which he doesn't). Cases of mistaken identities, disappearing clothing and meddling friends make this one a must see! Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. $16-$24. On the Square. 866-572-0881, www.granburyoperahouse.org.

Through March 28 The Amon Carter Museum displays "James Otto Lewis and the Aboriginal Port-Folio, 1835-1836." Between 1825 & 1827, Lewis reportedly made some 250 portraits of Native Americans and related camp sketches. In 1935, he produced the first published record of North American Indians with an illustrated account of the treaty councils, titled The Aboriginal Port-Folio. Platesf rom this publication, all hand-colored lithographs of some of the most famous figures in Native American History, are from the Carter's holdings of prints and color-plates documenting early native peoples. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. Closed major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

Through April 18 The Kimbell Art Museum presents "Genius of the French Rococo: The Drawings of François Boucher" (1703-1770), and "Boucher's Mythological Paintings: The Last Great Series Reunited." Boucher was among the most illustrious French artists of the 18th century and became premier painter to Louis XV in 1765. "The Drawings of François Boucher (1703-1770)" celebrates the 300th anniversary of the artist's birth and is the first comprehensive exhibition of his graphic work. Curated by British art historian Alastair Laing, the exhibition includes approximately 80 drawings selected from museums and private collections worldwide. Of "Boucher's Mythological Paintings: The Last Great Series Reunited," four of the paintings are in the Kimbell's own permanent collection and are reunited for the occasion with two others on loan from the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. A catalogue is available in the Museum Shop. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m., & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors 60+ & students with ID, $6, children 6-11, $4. Half-price Tuesdays. Optional audio tour $4. For Patrons attending both the "Boucher" and the "Turner and Venice" exhibitions on the same day (they run concurrently Feb. 15-April. 18), dual Gen. Adm. is $16, seniors & students with an ID, $14 & children $10. Closed Mondays. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

Through April 24 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame presents the "Texas and the Cavalry" exhibit. Gen Ad. $4, seniors $3, children 3-12, $2. Open daily. 128 E. Exchange Ave., 817-626-7131, www.texasrangers.com.

Through April 25 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth features "The Collection ONE Year Later." This highly acclaimed museum opened its doors in December 2002 with an inaugural exhibition derived from the permanent collection. Since that time, the Museum has embarked on a series of permanent collection installations. The Museum is highlighting works from the permanent collection in addition to new acquisitions. New additions represent the international scope of the Museum's collecting policy and range from works by contemporary masters to younger, emerging artists. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors and students with an ID, $4, children under 13, free. Tues. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through May 2 The Amon Carter Museum's exhibition, titled "Sights Once Seen: Daguerreotyping Frémont's Last Expedition Through the Rockies," brings together American history and the history of photography. The show is made up of more than 100 daguerreotypes by photographer Robert Shlaer (b.1942). In 1853, explorer John C. Frémont led an expedition from Missouri to California in search of a route for the proposed transcontinental railway. Frémont took Solomon Nuñes Carvalho with him. Carvalho created more than 300 daguerreotypes of the journey. Carvalho, however, lost most of his plates in a fire, but not before documenting the trip in a detailed, illustrated account of the expedition. Shlaer retraced the trip by using Frémont's maps, Carvalho's wood engravings, written accounts and making his own daguerreotypes along the way. "Sights Once Seen" is Shlaer's record of the famous expedition. The exhibition is organized by the Palace of the Governors Museum of New Mexico. A catalogue is available in the Amon Carter Museum Store. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

Through May 9 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History celebrates sound as an art in its new exhibit "Play It By Ear." It's rare to find contemporary art that children can touch, experiment, and play with, let alone bang and pound, but this display invites visitors to thump, beat, feel and hear whimsical creations developed by sound artists from the San Francisco Bay Area. Within the exhibit, families can tinker and play original works of contemporary sound art, including a keyboard that activates dancing Slinkys, a giant music box that lets children create the melody and a soundscape where children hear their movement. Gen. Ad. $7; Seniors 60+ and children 3-12, $5. 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 May 9 Dallas, TX-The Nasher Sculpture Center, which opened Oct. 20, 2003, begins its special exhibitions program with "Picasso: The Cubist Portraits of Fernande Olivier." During 1909, Pablo Picasso devoted himself to making portraits of his companion, Fernande Olivier. This exhibition examines his singular commitment to this subject and his first formal exploration of cubist sculpture. Works span a range of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture and photography. The highlight of the exhibition is an important plaster working model of "Head of a Woman," (Fernande), from the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection. Organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. Gen. Ad. $10, seniors $7, students with ID, $5 and children under 12, free. Tickets include audio tour. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 2001 Flora St., 214-242-5100, www.NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Through May 30 Kimbell Art Museum presents the first exhibition ever devoted to Joseph Mallord William Turner's works of Venice. Only one other museum in the world, Tate Britain, has exhibited these paintings this year. The "Turner and Venice" exhibition are pieces from his first visit to Venice in 1819 to his last in 1840. Turner moved from spectacular historical events such as The Slave Ship and Burning of the Houses of Parliament to the magical subjects he painted in Venice. His use of vibrant color was a perfect fit for the subjects he found there. The Kimbell's exhibition consists of 30 oils and 130 works on paper including The Porta della Carta, Doge's Palace and Campo Santo, Venice. Providing a context for Turner's Venetian work, his paintings will be shown alongside interpretations of the city by his contemporaries. "Turner and Venice" is organized by Tate Britain, and is curated by Ian Warrell, collections curator of Tate Britain. Tues., Thurs. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.; closed Mondays. Gen. Ad. $12, seniors 60+ & students with ID, $10, children 6-11, $8, children under 6, free. Half-price tickets Tuesdays. Optional audio tour $4. For patrons attending both the "Boucher" and the "Turner and Venice" exhibitions on the same day (they run concurrently Feb. 15-April 18), dual Gen. Adm. is $16, seniors & students with an ID, $14 & children $10. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

Through May 31 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History now displays the exhibit "Whodunit? The Science of Solving a Crime." Become a detective and use your powers of observation to solve a crime while exploring scientific principles, methods and technologies. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors and children, $5. Mon.-Thu. 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 June 27 The Amon Carter Museum is highlighting two exhibits. "Copper, Silver, and Mercury: The Daguerreotype Process Defined" outlines the process of making a daguerreotype and features splendid examples from its collection. "Wish You Were Here! Early Postcards from the Collection" transports visitors from Maine to Florida and on through Fort Worth to California as it celebrates the fun of these cards from the 1900s through the 1930s. Hrs. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. Closed Mondays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

Through July 30 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History-The popular Omni feature, Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey, returns allowing audiences to delight in the sights and sounds of continents and cultures, guided by the internationally acclaimed performers of the sensational stage show STOMP. Audiences see and hear percussion groups from locales and backgrounds as disparate as Timbalada of Brazil to the Kodo drummers of Japan, from the American Indian Dance Theater to the Jackie Robinson Steppers of New York. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors & children, $5. For show times, call 817-255-9540. 1501 Montgomery St., www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through Oct. 17 Amon Carter Museum's "An Artistic Legacy: Photographer's Archives at the Carter," is the first of many installations to feature works from the artist archives housed in the Museum. Besides prints, the exhibition includes negatives, transparencies and personal papers. Some of the photographers featured are Laura Gilpin, Karl Struss, Erwin E. Smith, Carlotta Corpron, Nell Dorr and Eliot Porter. Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon to 5 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

1 The Amon Carter Museum hosts Family Fundays on the first Sunday of the month, featuring artists and works of art. Enjoy fun and programs geared for children, friends and families. Free. 3 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

2 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Indianapolis, "2 for Tuesday," buy one ticket, get second free. Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St., 7:30 p.m.,
$10-$25, 817-336-4423 or .

2-7 Bass Performance Hall presents the longest running solo play in Broadway's history Rob Becker's Defending the Caveman. The smash comedy about men and women, created by and starring Rob Becker, will be here for one week only. An outrageously funny and candid exploration of the gender gap, Caveman is a hilariously insightful play about the way men and women relate. Tickets $25.50-$55.50. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m., & 7 p.m. 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280.

2,9,23,30 The Modern Art Museum presents its lecture series "Tuesday Evenings at the Modern" featuring artists, scholars and critics who discuss their own and other artist's works. March's schedule includes Doug Aitken on the 2nd, Ricci Albenda on the 9th, Ken Little on the 23rd & Richard Tuttle on the 30th. Free and open to the public. 7 p.m. in museum auditorium. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

4 Amon Carter Museum "Film Series: American Cinema" screens The Ox-Bow Incident. Henry Fonda, Harry Morgan, Dana Andrews, Mary Beth Hughes, and Anthony Quinn are the players in this film which is a stunning anti-lynching movie from the Walter Van Telburg Clark novel. Directed by William Wellman, 1943, 80 Min. Hosted by Michael H. Price, Artistic Director, Lone Star Film Festival. In the Auditorium. 5:30 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

4 Grapevine, TX's Lancaster Theater presents "Beth Wood and Friends." Many have referred to Wood as the "complete package," a thoughtful, creative songwriter and wordsmith, a talented multi-instrument musician, a gifted and well-trained voice, and unassuming charm and humility that define charisma. Both pop and folk critics and fans have embraced Wood. Her writing displays a diverse range of influences, but her lyrical and melodic hooks give her songs a real pop element. Reserved seating $25, $20 & $15.00 with a $2.00 discount for seniors 62+ and children under 12. 7:30 p.m. 300 South Main St., in historic downtown Grapevine. 817-410-3100.

4-Oct. 9 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's film Bugs! will invade the Omni Theater as a large-format film offering a bug's-eye view of the fascinating world of insects. Bugs! takes you to the tropical rain forests of Southeast Asia, where predator meets prey in giant proportion. The film stars Papilio, a butterfly, and Hierodula, a praying mantis, who live in an abandoned hut by a river surrounded by lush tropical foliage and a supporting cast of other intriguing and extraordinary insects. During the film, viewers will meet a host of other insects that also inhabit the rich, green and humid world. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors 60+ & children, $5. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300,
www.fortworthmuseum.org.

5 Billy Bob's Texas-Little Joe y La Familia, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

5-7, 12-14 The Magnolia at the Modern screens the Oscar nominated documentary, The Fog of War. "If there's one movie that ought to be studied by military and civilian leaders around the world at this treacherous historical moment, it is The Fog of War, Errol Morris's sober, beautifully edited documentary of the former U.S. defense Secretary, Robert S. McNamara," said Stephen Holden of The New York Times. In this twentieth-century fable, Morris examines the life of McNamara, who rose from humble origins to the height of political power. Rated PG-13 for images and thematic issues of war and destruction. 95 minutes. $7.50. Fri. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sat.5 p.m., and Sun. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215.

5,6,12,13,19,20 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.

6 Billy Bob's Texas-Cory Morrow, 10:30 p.m., $8 & $13. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

6 & 7 Grapevine, TX-North Texas Wood Carver's Guild Show. Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main St. Call 817-410-3459 for details.

6-May 16 The Amon Carter Museum hosts the major retrospective "Hudson River School Visions: The Landscapes of Sanford R. Gifford," (1823-1880), as the only venue beyond the East Coast where these masterworks can be seen. The seventy paintings in the show reflect the artist's sketching trips in America, Europe and the Middle East as he traveled in search of dramatic vistas and a distinctive quality of light. Organized by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., the exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Gen. Ad. $6, Seniors 62+ & college students with an ID card, $4, youths 18 and under, free. Free admission Thurs. 5-8 p.m. The permanent collection is free. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

9 Bass Performance Hall hosts the Cliburn Concerts featuring Dmitri Hvorostovsky, bass-baritone and star of the Metropolitan Opera, whose stage presence amounts to "an air of danger reminiscent of Elvis Presley." 8 p.m. 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-335-9000.

12 The Grapevine Heritage Foundation presents "Texas Swing Then and Now" featuring the Lightcrust Doughboys and the Hot Club of Cowtown. From 1930 to 1952, fans faithfully tuned in to the early morning and, later, noontime radio program of the Lightcrust Doughboys. Trailblazers in western swing, the Doughboys explore many other musical genres, including gospel. They continue to play together with versatility and wide-ranging talent. As to the Hot Club of Cowtown, if there is a reason for the fierce devotion of their fans beyond the beauty and spirit of the music itself, it can be found in the trio's fresh approach to durable standards. Reserved seating $25, $20 & $15 with a $2 discount for seniors age 62+ and children under 12. 7:30 p.m. 300 South Main St., in historic downtownGrapevine, 817-410-3100.

12,13 Irving, TX-The Irving Arts Center's Lyric Stage presents Dallas Divas! For the past seven years, top leading ladies in North Texas have assembled for this concert. This year the talented Divas will sing songs made famous in Broadway musicals by the lead characters such as Dolly Levi, Eva Peron and Norma Desmond. 8 p.m., $25. 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., 972-2527558.

12-April 10 Circle Theatre's cast performs Naked by the River by Michael Folie. Peggy is a junior associate on the move in a big-deal law firm. She needs a paralegal. Tim wants the job, though he loathes everything it represents. At their first meeting, they spar-think Tracy & Hepburn. The attraction between the two is ignited when Peggy reads a book Tim has written. R Rating. Thurs. & Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. $15 to $25. In Sundance Sq. 230 W. 4th St., 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

12-May 2 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame debuts "The Face of Texas: Photographs by Michael O'Brien" featuring Texans both famous and obscure. O'Brien captures the essence of Texas pride and individuality through his sensitive and compelling portraits in the exhibit that includes a varied array of native and adoptive Texans, ranging from the renowned, such as former first lady-Lady Bird Johnson and singer/songwriter Willie Nelson to the less prominent, such as artist Ran Horn of Van Horn, Texas and Shannon Perry, the first "Gatorfest Queen" of Anahuac, Texas. The exhibit includes forty 20"x 24" photographs, some in color and others in black and white. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen Ad. $6, seniors & youths 6-18, $4, Wed.-half price. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

12 Billy Bob's Texas-Los Lonely Boys, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $12.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

12 Kimbell Art Museum's Special Evening Lectures presents Colin B. Bailey, senior curator, The Frick Collection, New York, who will speak on "Towards a Thinking Man's Boucher: Form and Function in Boucher's Paintings." 7 p.m. in the Museum Auditorium. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451.

13 Billy Bob's Texas-George Thorogood, 10:30 p.m., $10 & $24.50. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

13 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Tulsa, Fan appreciation weekend-chance to win a new car from Grubbs Nissan-Chrysler-Jeep. Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St., 7:30 p.m., $10-$25, 817-336-4423 or www.brahmas.com.

14 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs.Austin, plenty of great prizes! Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St., 3 p.m., $10-$25, 817-336-4423 or www.brahmas.com.

19-21 The Magnolia at the Modern shows the Oscar nominated documentary Bus 174. It's "tense, engrossing, and superbly structured, " said J. Hoberman of the Village Voice. This gripping documentary focuses on a Rio de Janeiro bus hijacking played out on live TV with tragic and shocking results. 122 minutes, Unrated, Portuguese with English subtitles. USA debut: Sundance Film Festival 2003. $7.50. Fri. 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., and Sun. 2 & 4 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215.

19-April 18 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House presents Peg of My Heart by J. Hartley Manners. Written in 1912 as a star vehicle for Laurette Taylor, this charming turn-of-the-century comedy recounts the adventures of Peg, a strong-willed Irish lass, who is forced to come to live in England with her snobbish Aunt who is designated to see to her education. Life with her rich relations brings challenges, a secret bequest and love with a wonderful guy. $16-$24, Fri.-Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. 133 East Pearl St., 817-573-9191, www.granburyoperahouse.org.

19-April 18 The Jubilee Theater cast performs Bessie Smith: Empress of the Blues, a musical biography by Rudy Eastman. A legend, a grande dame, an icon, a powerhouse who dominated her art in her era. Bessie brought the blues into mainstream culture, resuscitated the recording industry, and rode the crest as the highest-paid vocalist and music artist among blacks of her day. Today, you might look to Madonna as a paler clone. Bessie lived life to the fullest, smart and sassy, bawdy and brassy. Peek in on this mythical fictional last studio session and hear Bessie tell and sing her fabulous life tale. Glory in the music that spread her soulful sound all over the American musical landscape. $8-$25. Thurs. March 19 & April 18. Fri. & Sat. 8:15 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 3:15 p.m. No performance Easter April 11. 506 Main St. Parking lots free after 6 p.m. weekdays and all weekend. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411.

19 Billy Bob's Texas-Collin Raye, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $12.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

20 First Day of Spring!

20 Billy Bob's Texas-Diamond Rio, 10:30 p.m., $9 & $22.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

24 Kimbell Art Museum's Wednesday lecture series presents Patricia Junker, curator of paintings and sculpture at the Amon Carter Museum, whose topic is "Turneresque Painting in 19th-Century America: The Art of Sanford Robinson Gifford. 12:30 p.m. in the Museum Auditorium. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451.

26 Billy Bob's Texas-Kevin Fowler, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $12.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

26,27 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts the U.S. Cowboy Tour. 7:30 p.m. Reserved box seats $15, VIP $15, Gen. Ad. $10, Seniors 60+ $8 & children 4-12, $8. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

25-28 Bass Performance Hall-The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs "Bravo Broadway," a musical theater tribute at its most irresistible. The program includes selections from Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts the Orchestra in this special program of the best in musical theater. 8 p.m. Thurs., Fri. and Sat., and 2 p.m. Sun. 4th and Calhoun Sts. 817-212-4325, www.fwsymphony.org.

26-28 The Magnolia at the Modern's film feature is Modern Times. Conceived as a farewell to Charlie Chaplain's Little Tramp, Modern Times is a corrosive satire on the dehumanizing effects of technology in what is generally considered to be the last great silent movie. The new restoration of the Chaplin masterpiece, chosen to close this year's Cannes Film Festival, entailed treating more than 126,000 frames of film, correcting negative scratches and picture deterioration, and restoring its rich black-and-white cinematography. 87 minutes, unrated, English. $7.50. Fri. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., and Sun. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215.

26-April 10 Onstage in Bedford presents Last Night of Ballyhoo, by Alfred Uhry. It's Christmas time in Atlanta in 1939. Gone With The Wind is having its world premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland. Meanwhile, a segment of Atlanta's Jewish elite is more concerned with who will be attending Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. The arrival of a handsome stranger from New York forces the Freitag family to deal with who they really are as they are pulled apart and mended again with plenty of gentle comedy, sweet romance and unexpected turns. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. $12 for evening shows and $8 for matinees. 817-354-6444. Near the corner of Harwood and Forest Ridge, one mile north of Hwy. 83. www.ONSTAGEInBedford.org.

27 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the Fort Worth Astronomical Society hosts free Star Parties outside the museum. These star gazing events start at dusk, but check the sky before you depart. If it's cloudy outside, the party might be off. Free. 1501 Montgomery St. 817-255-9409.

27 Billy Bob's Texas-Merle Haggard, 10:30 p.m., $9.75 & $24.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

28 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame celebrates Women's History Month with a special parade and tour that will be a "Passport to History." The parade begins at the Amon Carter Museum and continues to the museum where docents stationed at key areas will tell the story of trailblazing women. 2-4 p.m. Gen Ad. $6, seniors & youths 6-18, $4, Wed-half price. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

30 Irving, TX-Irving Arts Center's Carpenter Performance Hall hosts the New Philharmonic Orchestra of Irving and "Trumpets Royale." Beginning with Schubert's "Rosamunde Entr' Acts 1 & 111," followed by Andrew McCandless in Neruda's Concerto for Trumpet and String Orchestra in Eb. Next, Richard Giangiulio, joins McCandless in Vivaldi's "Concerto in C for 2 Trumpets." The concert ends with Borodin's "Polovtsian Dances" from "Prince Igor." 8 p.m., $8-$15.3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., 972-252-7558.

Coming May 17-24 The 58th Annual Bank of America Colonial Golf Tournament in Fort Worth. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For information, call (817) 927-4280 or go to www.bankofamericacolonial.pgatour.com.

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