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Word from the CVBs The 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Every four years, Fort Worth is host to one of the most prestigious cultural events in the world--the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. May 10 through June 5, 2005 will be the twelfth Competition, and for the second time, the finals will be held at the beautiful Bass Performance Hall in Sundance Square. Van Cliburn became an international celebrity as a result of his dramatic victory at the 1958 Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. At a time when the Cold War made relations between the East and the West very difficult, Van Cliburn became a hero in Russia as well as in the United States. After his return from Moscow, Fort Worth piano instructors, key citizens and TCU came together to create the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition as a way to recognize and help talented young pianists. Each time the Van Cliburn Competition is held, Fort Worth earns a special place in the world of international performing arts and culture. A five-member jury from the Van Cliburn Competition conducts more than 100 audition recitals around the world to select the final group of thirty finalists who come to Fort Worth for the Competition. From May 20-24, preliminary competitive performances lead to the selection of twelve pianists who perform in the semi-finals from May 26-29. From June 1-5, the six finalists perform with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. This year, the awards ceremony takes place on June 5 with Sir Anthony Hopkins announcing the winners. Millions of persons will hear the Competition through world-wide radio broadcasts, and later in 2005, PBS will show a television series on this year’s competition. Tickets for this exciting event can be secured through www.cliburn.org or by calling 800-462-7979. FUN
CENTRAL™ Arlington, TX Springs To Life In March Just as Spring brings new growth and life to River Legacy Park, it also brings new activity to Six Flags Over Texas and the Texas Rangers. Join us as the weather, roller coasters, and pitchers warm up. Buck Showalter, named the AL Manager of the Year, is again at the helm of the Texas Rangers. Spring training begins in Surprise, Arizona in early March so the team will be ready to win its first home game Monday, April 11 against Anaheim. Join Buck’s Boys Hank Blalock, Mark Teixeira and Michael Young as they race for a pennant. The Convention & Visitors Bureau was recently assured by Ranger David Dellucci, that the team will be in good form. Still need season tickets? Contact the Texas Rangers at www.texasrangers.com or call 817-273-5100. Six Flags Over Texas celebrates Spring Break on the following dates: March 5, 6, 12-20, 25-27. On March 25 & 26, the park is hosting Christian Youth Weekend with several concerts by hot Christian contemporary bands. March 25, join Audio Adreneline, Toby Mac, KJ-52 and Hank Nelson for a rocking good time. March 26 is headlined by the popular Mercy Me, Jeremy Camp, Monk & Neagle and The Afters. Tickets are $8 plus parking. Admission info at www.ticketmaster.com. Group tickets are available at 817-607-6150. Make it a better deal with season passes for the whole family. They’re still available and the best buy around. For tickets, season passes, specific park times and admission go to www.sixflags.com or call 817-530-6000. Grapevine
Welcomes Spring Spring has sprung in Grapevine, Texas as new and exciting activities, attractions and events emerge. The Grapevine Vintage Railroad presents a new schedule this month operating on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The train will now depart Grapevine at 1 p.m. and arrive at the Fort Worth Stockyards about 2:20 p.m. The return to Grapevine departs the Stockyards at 4:15 p.m. and arrives in Grapevine around 5:30 p.m. During the layover in the Stockyards, the Railroad offers “Trinity River Run,”a one-hour Fort Worth excursion that departs from the Stockyards at 3 p.m. and returns at 4 p.m. In addition, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad will host numerous special runs throughout March including “Spring Fling” which offers special runs on March 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, and 25th. Spring Fling will also feature the “Radio Disney…Day on the Train” with radio personality Jay Jensen March 16th and 23rd. Hop aboard the train March 26th and 27th for the “Easter Bunny Fun Run” as Peter Rabbit himself will ride the train and pose for photos with children of all ages. A new restaurant, Main Street Blues Room, opens this month in Grapevine under the direction of baseball legend and former Texas Ranger José Guzman and his wife, Monika Guzman. The restaurant will feature the culinary creations of Grady Spears, live jazz entertainment, and a fantastic one-of-a-kind atmosphere complete with live music--outside. Here, the experience begins before you even enter the building. For additional information and reservations call 817-310-3211. In addition, several fun activities are taking place this month throughout the city. Numerous shows will be held at the Grapevine Convention Center including the North Texas Wood Carvers, Saturday, March 5th from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, March 6th from Noon-5 p.m.; the Metroplex Glass Show, Saturday, March 12th from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, March 13th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and the Texas Coin Show, Friday, March 25th from 2 p.m. -6 p.m., Saturday, March 26th from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, March 27th from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Palace Theatre, located at 300 South Main Street in Historic Downtown Grapevine, is host to several programs this month. The Palace Theatre Concert Series will feature “Texas Heritage Music” Friday, March 11th at 7:30 p.m., and “Beatlegras” live in concert Friday, March 18th at 7:30 p.m. For additional information and tickets call 817-410-3100. The Grapevine Opry at the Palace Theatre presents “Waltz Across Texas” March 12th; “Country Music Showcase” March 19th; “Gospel Country Showcase” March 25th, and “Hank Done It This Way” March 26th. Call 817-481-8733 for details and tickets. For additional information about Grapevine or its attractions, call 817-410-3185 or go to www.grapevinetexasusa.com. Grand Prairie, Right in the
Middle of Dallas/Fort Worth Just in time for Spring Break, Lynn Creek Marina, on the shores of Joe Pool Lake, hosts their Annual Crappie Marathon during March and April. A $10 entry fee, paid before you begin fishing, is good for the entire marathon. Live fish are weighed in at the Marina and prizes are awarded $25 per day, $100 per week and $200 per month for the largest fish. For more information call 817-640-4200. Traders Village, a great place to shop, and fun for the entire family. Enjoy Family Fun Days, Saturday, March 12 and 26. Bring the entire family, find a great bargain, ride the rides, and enjoy a famous Traders Village hot link. Market is open Saturday and Sunday year-round from 8 a.m. to dusk. No admission fee, $2 parking. Headliners pack the house during March at NOKIA Theatre. March 3 features Sister In The Spirit; March 4, Willie Nelson/Las Lonely Boys; March 5, Alicia Keys with John Legend; March 13, “An Evening with...”Pat Metheny; March 15, Elvis Costello; March 17, Motley Crue “Red White & Crue;” and March 19, Maroon 5. Louis Tussaud’s Palace of Wax and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! add new figures throughout the year. Live horse racing via simulcast from top tracks around the world is offered seven days a week at the Post Time Pavilion in Lone Star Park. A Las Vegas-style race book and sports bar are featured. Enjoy your stay in Grand Prairie; right in the middle of all the Dallas/Fort Worth excitement. Visit www.gptexas.com or call 972-263-9588 for more information. March Madness in Granbury I know what you’re thinking. I’m there too. Just a hint of spring in the air and you’re tired of being cooped up in the house. Bored with watching TV–the weather is just too darn pretty. Well get the Spring cleaning done, throw the dog back out in the yard, gather up your tax refund money and let’s go on a ROAD TRIP! Just 35 minutes from Fort Worth, Granbury is just the place to start and end a great weekend. Pack up the family or plan that girl’s weekend get away from the kids. Let’s get started! You’ll need a place to stay because once you get here, you’ll want to stay the whole weekend. Try one of our more than thirty, charming Bed & Breakfasts. You can choose from full service with a full course, delicious breakfast or do your own thing at a charming guest house if you prefer to sleep in. Any good road trip has to involve shopping. Shop ‘til you drop in the Granbury historic district. Pick out that perfect spring outfit at Serendipity, or a treasured book or novel for the next winter doldrums at Books on the Square. After spring cleaning you might need some new items to spice up the deco. Check out St. Helen’s for antiques and unique gifts or the Panhandle for your gourmet tool needs. These are just a few of the more than forty great shops you can browse for ideas. Gotta stop for lunch and dinner right? Try the Nutshell Eatery & Bakery, Rinky-tink’s, or Merry Heart Tearoom on the square or stop by our Visitor Center at 116 W. Bridge for a complete listing of the finest dining around. How about entertainment? I know you’ve spent all day shopping, but a performance at Granbury Live or the 1886 Opera House is sure to revive you. Live, professional, performers will have you toe tapping and singing along before you know it. If water is more to your liking, try a Dinner or Murder Mystery cruise on Lake Granbury aboard the Granbury Riverboat: their specialty is fun. These of course are only a few of the amazing experiences that Granbury has to offer for your weekend pleasure. Be sure to call us at the Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau, 800-950-2212, for information on accommodations, attractions and events. Check out our website at www.granburytx.com. Happy Road Trip! A History of Glen Rose’s 1860s Barnard’s
Mill There are not many cities in Texas where the original structures from when the town was first settled are still standing, but Glen Rose is the exception. Founded around 1860 by Charles Barnard, Glen Rose is still home to Barnard’s Mill which has had a long and diverse existence. The mill was constructed of rock and other native materials, featuring walls that are almost two feet thick. The solid construction provided protection from not only the elements but also Indians. The mill is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and was originally what the name implies, a mill. It also served the community’s social scene providing a location for dances and meetings. Over the years the mill has been added to and served Glen Rose in a number of capacities including as a cotton gin and a hospital. Today a portion of the mill houses the Barnard’s Mill Art Museum and features the works of several prominent artists including Amy Miears Jackson, Jack Bryant, R. Kleinfelder and Robert Summers. Currently the museum is only open on Saturday and Sunday, but there are plans to expand the days, and the museum can also be toured by appointment. For more information on Barnard’s Mill or Glen Rose call 254-897-3081 or visit www.glenrosetexas.net. Denton’s Texas Storytelling Festival Come to Denton March 30 through April 3rd, 2005 for the 20th annual Texas Storytelling Festival. Held in Civic Center Park just a few blocks away from Denton’s historic Courthouse Square, the storytelling festival is a one-of-a-kind event, featuring great family entertainment, including stories and music from the greatest storytellers in the world who use a variety of telling traditions. You’ll hear spine-tingling ghost tales, Texas legends, Spanish cuentos, Irish yarns, war stories, toe-taping music and much more. Under large circus-style tents, our audience members sit on folding chairs as they relax under the spell of traditional storytelling. Laugh at shaggy dog stories, thrill to tall tales, learn urban legends, and reminisce about times gone by. You can shop in the festival’s gift shop and conveniently grab a great meal on site or in nearby restaurants. Annual favorites such as Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots and expertly told Ghost Tales are presented along side totally new, unique and exciting features such as “From Our Mothers’ Hands” focusing on quilts, quilting patterns, embroidery, and other hand work. Kid’s Tales, Sacred Tales, tales full of laughter, tales full of tears…and this is just a sampling! The Texas Storytelling Festival is in Denton, Texas March 30-April 3, 2005. “You have to hear it to believe it!” Denton offers quality hotels, over 100 great dining options, specialty shopping, rich history, a dynamic and thriving downtown, museums, and year round fun. We are Denton…and all that Jazz! For more information, call 940-382-7895 or visit us at www.discoverdenton.com. Neil Sperry to Speak at Spring Lawn & Garden
Show Texas’ most recognized gardening authority since the 1970s, Neil Sperry, will be the keynote speaker at the Spring Lawn & Garden Expo Saturday, March 19, 2005 at the Waxahachie Civic Center, 1950 North I-35E, at the corner of Highway 287. Sperry will present “10 Ways to Save Money, Time and Energy in Landscaping” from 1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Other topics being presented throughout the day by other speakers include organic gardening, vegetable gardening, perennials, butterfly gardening, roses, herbs, water gardening and trees. Not only will spectators enjoy informative presentations, but there will also be door prizes, plant sales, landscape designers, pond builders, irrigation specialists, lawn & garden equipment, garden ornament and much more. The Spring Lawn & Garden Expo is sponsored by the Ellis County Master Gardeners and the Texas Cooperative Extension. Expo hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and tickets are $3 per person. For more information, call the Ellis County Cooperative Extension at 972-825-5175. For a complete list of Waxahachie events, visit www.waxahachiechamber.com or call 972-937-2390. Current
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