KEY Magazine Fort Worth

MARCH 2007

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: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day noon-4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $10.50, seniors 65+, $7 children 3-12, $8, 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 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 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 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 Fridays 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. Adm. $20, seniors 55+, $18, and children $10. Tickets for the Trinity River run are Gen. Adm. $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 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.-3:30 p.m. Park closes at 5:30 p.m. Open daily except major holidays. Adults $14.95, seniors 62+ $10.95, ages 3-11 $8.95, & children under 2 free. Half price 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 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 4:30-7:30 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Downtown Fort Worth, 2933 Crockett St., 817-332-8190.

Every Fri. & Sat. Night Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $15, VIP $15, gen. ad. $11, seniors 60+, $9.50 & children 3-12, $8. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

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.

Through March 3 In its 71st year, Fort Worth is home to the Texas State Golden Gloves Tournament. The four night tournament will consist of 10 teams from around the state. Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster, 817-336-1313, www.fortworth.com.

Through March 4 In a historic partnership, Casa Mañana and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra are proud to present the musical masterpiece Showboat. Under the musical direction of Miguel Harth-Bedoya and presented in a semi-staged production against the backdrop of one of America’s finest symphonies, the passion and flamboyance of the Deep South comes to life on stage as Cap’n Andy and the showboat Cotton Blossom set sail down the Mississippi River. This romantic tale spans nearly four decades beginning in the 1880s and depicts life onboard the Cotton Blossom floating theater where “everyone comes to see great musical entertainment.” Celebrating its 80th Anniversary since its premiere in 1927, Showboat is packed full of showstopping hits, including “Make Believe,” Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man,” “Bill” and “Ol’ Man River.” Tickets $30-$85. Showtimes: Wed. & Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.casamanana.org.

Through March 11 Theatre Arlington’s cast performs Oz!. A new musical retelling of the classic, The Wizard of Oz, has new songs and new characters popping up in the familiar tale of a girl outrunning a witch who just has to have those ruby slippers! All-youth musical production. G Rating. Tickets $10. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 305 W. Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

Through April 8 As part of its FOCUS series, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents “FOCUS: Ralf Ziervogel,” marking the young German artist’s first solo museum exhibition. Since 2003, Ziervogel has developed a stream-of-consciousness method for creating large-scale, lush panoramic drawings that explore the effects of consumer gratification. In his imagined worlds, societal chaos is constructed on themes of obsessive sex and violence. Working ten-hour days with only a few small breaks over periods ranging between one to three months, Ziervogel covers large sheets of paper with a continuously evolving series of burlesque mini-vignettes that bleed into each other and build in intensity. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors & student with ID $4, children 12 & under free. Free every Wednesday and first Sunday of the month. Tues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wed.-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 April 21 Come experience the paniolo culture of Hawaii at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame during “Paniolo: Cowboys and Cowgirls of the Hawaiian Frontier,” an original exhibit exploring the roots of the Hawaiian Western lifestyle. This exhibition unfolds the history behind Hawaii’s vibrant, ranching heritage by bringing together authentic paniolo artifacts, historical paniolo images and the Paniolo Playground, a hands-on educational area for kids. You will learn what makes the paniolo special, why they wear leis and how music shapes their culture. Gen. Ad. $8, children 3-12 and seniors 60+ $7. Hrs: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

Through April 29 The Kimbell Art Museum presents the exhibition, “From Drama to Desire: Japanese Paintings from the Floating World, 1690-1850,” the first exhibition to highlight the world’s largest and finest collection of Japanese ukiyo-e paintings. This exhibition is drawn from the unrivaled holdings of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and features 67 masterpieces by such renowned artists as Hokusai, Utamaro, and Harunobu, illustrating the so-called “floating world”–the pleasure quarters of Edo (modern-day Tokyo), which were frequented by actors, courtesans, rich patrons and bohemians. While many of these artists are well known in the West for their woodblock prints, the unique, custom-made paintings they produced are far more rare. These exquisite paintings depict elegant interiors with beautifully dressed courtesans, expressive portraits of Kabuki actors, and large screens that vividly illustrate the varied activities and denizens of the pleasure quarters, as well as contemporary life in Edo. Most of the paintings in the exhibition are being shown for the first time, giving museum visitors an unprecedented opportunity to view these intriguing works. Gen. Ad. $9, seniors 60+ & students with ID $7, children 6-11 $5, 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 May 28 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History-Riff and Rosie, two childlike squirrel cousins from the fictional town of Brightwater Corners, invite visitors to enter into the interactive world of “My Home Planet Earth,” a bilingual, hands-on traveling exhibit designed to help children learn how the choices they make regarding food, water and air impact their health. Alongside Riff, Rosie and their friend Castor Slaptail (a beaver and scientist), visitors discover, investigate and solve environment al health problems in the town of Brightwater Corners while conducting experiments, solving mysteries and talking with real scientists. All this happens as they visit several interactive areas including Rosie’s Treehouse, Marigold Marsh and Mr. Slaptail’s House. Gen. Ad. $8, senior/child $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.fwmuseum.org.

Through May Fort Worth Museum of Science & History features “Notion of Motio n” an exhibition with interactive components that gets to the heart of motion and its centrality. A Gravity Well lets visitors roll marbles, steel balls or even coins around the Well and watch them move like orbiting planets just as Johannes Kepler predicted. Other hands-on experiments include Falling Magnets, Pendulum Snake, Coupled Pendulum, Rope Squirter, Aether Zoetrope and Talking Circles. Spinning, swinging, dancing objects all produce things you don’t expect to see and in Talking Circles participants perceive a motion that isn’t even there. General admission $8, seniors 60+ and children 3-12, $7. For times call 817-255-9300 or go to www.fortworthmuseum.org. 1501 Montgomery St.

Through June 4 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s new exhibition, “Pretty Baby,” organized by Modern Curator Andrea Karnes, is international in scope and will explore various notions of childhood identity. While the exhibition is meant to be edgy–the title refers to Louis Malle’s 1978 film, a controversial look at child prostitution in New Orleans starring the then 12-year-old Brooke Shields–it will include a wide range of expressions, from works that capture romantic and innocent childlike reverie to works that question established idealized states of childhood. The current working artists includes Sanford Biggers/Jennifer Zackin, Rineke Dijkstra, Nathalie Djurberg, Adam Fuss, Anna Gaskell, Miranda July, Makiko Kudo, Loretta Lux, Margaret Meehan, Yoshitomo Nara, Catherine Opie and Charlotta Westergren. Gen. Ad. $8, student with ID and seniors 60+ $4, children under 13 free. Free on Wednesdays and the first Sunday of every month. Hrs: Tues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

1-24 Arlington, TX-Arlington Museum of Art features its Annual Youth Art Encounters exhibition with more than 1,500 works in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media created by Arlington ISD students from all grade levels. 201 W. Main St., 817-275-4600.

2 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Colorado 14ers. 7 p.m. $10-$65. Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 817-698-8333, www.FWFlyers.com.

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

2 Modern Art Museum’s First Fridays combines live music and cocktails from 5 p.m. to 8. Trio Blanc is featured with legendary gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt in performing a spicy blend of old standards and hot swing. A docent led 20-minute spotlight tour of the galleries is available at 6:30 p.m. Café Modern will serve diner between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. For reservations call, 817-840-2174. For more info on the musical performance call 817-738-9215 or go to www.themodern.org. 3200 Darnell St.

3 Billy Bob’s Texas-Randy Travis. Tickets $15 & $35. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

4 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Tulsa 66ers. 3 p.m. $10-$65. Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 817-698-8333, www.FWFlyers.com.

6 Bass Performance Hall welcomes soprano superstar Renee Fleming for a one-night-only performance. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s annual gala features the Grammy Award winning soprano who has won audiences with her brilliant mus icianship, intelligence and interpretive ability, not only nationally but also internationally. Music director Miguel Harth-Bedoya will conduct. 7 p.m., tickets are $20 to $99 at www.fwsymphony.org or call 817-665-6000. 4th and Calhoun Sts. A gala dinner will be held at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel after the concert. Individual dinner tickets are $250; tables begin at $2,500. Call 817-665-6500, ext. 118 for reservations.

7-9 Texas Christian University hosts CelloFest 2007 featuring Aldo Parisot and the Yale Cellos, Robert Blocker, Carlos Prieto of Mexico, cellist Jesus Castro-Balbi and pianist John Owings of TCU, and The TCU String Orchestra. In the PepsiCo Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m., $20 to $5. 817-257-7602 or www.cello.tcu.edu, S. University Dr. & W. Cantey St.

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

9 Don’t miss the rich traditions of the Southwestern Seminary Oratorio Chorus teamed with the spectacular Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and duo-pianists Nielson and Young for an inspiring night to remember at Bass Performance Hall. The annual Sacred Music Gala will be music to your ears and your soul. Tickets $20-$35. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

9-11 The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films at the Modern Art Museum. This March, see Shut Up and Sing, a documentary that traces the upheavals in the lives of the Dixie Chicks in the wake of singer Natalie Maines’ anti–George W. Bush statement at a 2003 concert. Tickets $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.

9-25 Grapevine, TX-Runway Theatre presents The Sisters Rosensweig, by Wendy Wasserstein Sara Goode, an enormously successful American woman working as the British representative of a major Hong Kong bank, is about to celebrate her fifty-fourth birthday, and she isn’t exactly happy about it. A myriad of characters show up at her birthday party creating a rather interesting evening, which leads to unexpected romance, suspected partings, recriminations, reconciliations and, above all, newfound love and acceptance. Rated PG. Tickets: Adults $15, seniors 60+ and youths 18 & under $10. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. 215 N. Dooley St., 817-488-4842, www.runwaytheatre.com.

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

10 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s “Pretty Baby” film series explores the complexities of childhood identity as depicted in critically acclaimed and visually profound films. See El espiritu de la colmena (The Spirit of the Beehive, 97 min., 1973) by filmmaker Victor Erice. Erice’s film takes place as Franco’s long regime was nearing an end and traces a child’s haunted inner life. Widely considered the greatest Spanish film of the 1970s and one of the most visually stunning movies ever made. Spanish with English subtitles. Tickets are $7.50 and go on sale 2 hrs. prior to the screening. Screening 2 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

11 Kimbell Art Museum’s film series screens The Way of the Samurai (2004, 50 min.), in conjunction with the current exhibition “Drama and Desire: Japanese Paintings from the Floating World, 1690-1850.” 2 p.m. in the Museum auditorium. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

11,18 & 25 Latin Arts Association of Fort Worth and the Rose Marine Theater present Doña Pepa and the Boys, an original, heart warming comedy written by Dr. Robert Nieto. Two teenage boys are forced to stay with their strict, traditional grandmother, Doña Pepa, and learn about her remarkable life and forgotten Mexican traditions. Bilingual. Appropriate for all ages. Gen. Ad. $12, seniors and students, $7. 2 p.m. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

12 The Cliburn Concert Series presents Emanuel Ax at Bass Performance Hall. Known for his poetic temperament and the exceptional breadth of his repertoire, Ax is often the musical collaborator requested by the world’s foremost artists and leading orchestras. He was last heard at Bass Hall in duo recitals with pianist Yefim Bronfman and with cellist Yo-Yo Ma. It’s high time that this seven-time Grammy Award winner takes center stage to remind us that his superior musicianship easily stands alone. Call or go online for ticket prices. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 800-462-7979, www.cliburn.org.

13 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Tulsa 66ers. 7 p.m. $10-$65. Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St. 817-698-8333, www.FWFlyers.com.

15-April 14 Circle Theatre’s cast performs Lincolnesque, by John Strand. A new political comedy that goes behind-the-scenes addressing brotherhood, loyalty, & politics in Washington, D.C. Adult content & language. Tickets $18-$28. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. In Sundance Sq., 230 W. 4th St., 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

16 Billy Bob’s Texas-Eli Young Band. Tickets $9 & $16. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

16-18 The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra fills Bass Performance Hall with Schumann’s Manfred, Op. 115.b based on Byron’s drama of the same name. Orion Weiss, a winner of the Avery Fisher Career Grant while still at Julliard, will perform Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor. The concerts conclude with Sibelius’ powerful Second Symphony. Michael Stein, music director of the Kansas City Orchestra, joins the FWSO as guest conductor. Friday & Saturday 8 p.m. & Sunday at 2 p.m., tickets are $15 to $76 on line at www.fwsymphony.org or call 817-665-6000. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts.

17 Fort Worth Stockyards hosts the Cowtown Goes Green Parade and St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Live Irish music, pony rides, face painting, a balloon artist and the 4 p.m. cattle drive along with a free autograph session with Tuff Hedeman are all planned for the 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. event. Along E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-9715, www.fortworthstockyards.org, www.fortworth.com.

17 Billy Bob’s Texas-Josh Turner. Tickets $12 & $28. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

20 Kimbell Art Museum presents Cliburn at the Kimbell featuring Ioudenitch’s Studio. Stanislav Ioudenitch was the winner of the 2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. This program brings together the young master and the top pianists from his studio. 8 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

21 Spend an evening with Jim Brickman at Bass Performance Hall. Brickman holds a solid reputation as America’s most popular romantic piano artist -- largely as a result of the enormous success of the song hits he has composed, including “Valentine,” “The Gift,” “Love of My Life,” “Simple Things” and “Peace.” In addition, his sensitive reinterpretations of timeless ballads by other composers have touched listeners through his many recordings. With the emotional power of love as his muse, Brickman’s concert performances evoke the joy and wonder of romance. Tickets $37.50-$47.50. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

22-24 Members of Texas Christian University’s Theatre school presents The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute Thurs. and Fri. at 5:30 p.m., and Sat. at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. In the Hayes Theatre at Walsh Center. 817-257-5770.

23 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Austin Toros. 7 p.m. $10-$65. Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St. 817-698-8333, www.FWFlyers.com.

23 Billy Bob’s Texas-Cory Morrow. Tickets $9 & $13. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

23-April 8 Casa Mañana presents The Great Egg Caper, an Easter musical whodunit at the Casa Mañana Children’s Playhouse. Egg-citement abounds in this Easter musical adventure! A rookie detective on his very first case is hot on the trail of two villains who plan to stop the Easter Bunny’s Sunday morning delivery by destroying all the Easter eggs. Is it a conspiracy? Or, perhaps it’s an inside job. This delightful children’s whodunit is full of excitement and laughs for the whole family! Tickets $13-$15. Showtimes: Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 3101 W. Lancaster, 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

24 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Austin Toros. 7:30 p.m. $10-$65. Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St. 817-698-8333, www.FWFlyers.com.

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

27-April 1 Casa Mañana’s returning production has wowed audiences around the country. Now it returns to Fort Worth’s Bass Performance Hall for one week only. In 1999, Rent stormed Fort Worth with a record-breaking run at Bass Performance Hall. Don’t miss the chance to experience the phenomenon for yourself. Sweeping all major theatre awards, including the Tony Award® for Best Musical as well as the Pulitzer Prize, this musical captures the heart and spirit of a generation. Inspired by Puccini’s La Bohème, Rent is a joyous, breathtaking and often heartbreaking musical that celebrates a community of young artists as they struggle with the soaring hopes and tough realities of today’s world. It’s about being young in New York, being brave and being scared, being in love and being in trouble – having hope for today and faith in tomorrow. Tickets $31-$79. Showtimes: Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.casamanana.org.

28-April 1 Believing is just the beginning when Disney on Ice presents Princess Wishes! at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Ariel, Cinderella, Belle, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Jasmine and Mulan all make their wishes come true in this collection of celebrated tales wonderfully told through artistic skating and acrobats. Tickets $15-$65. Showtimes: Thurs. & Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Sun. 1:30 & 5:30 p.m. 1201 Houston St., 817-392-MEET (6338), www.fortworthconventioncenter.com or www.disneyonice.com.

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

30-April 22 Jubilee Theatre presents Cookin' at the Cookery, by Marion J. Caffey, directed by Ed Smith. At a night club in Greenwich Village, a jazz trio is playing mellifluously and the lights dim. A small, elegant woman glides to the microphone. Welcome to the Cookery, and welcome to Alberta Hunter. From the 1920s throughout her career, which spanned well into her 80s, Alberta Hunter helped to define jazz. These are her stories and songs, all wrapped into one unforgettable evening. Tickets for plays $12-$14, musicals $14-$16, except Fri. & Sat. night, for plays $18-$20, musicals $23-$25. Thurs. & Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. No performance April 8. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

30-April 1 Texas Christian University’s Spring Dance Concert will be at the Scott Theatre in the Fort Worth Community Arts Center Fri. at 8 p.m., Sat. at 2 & 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. At the door, $10. 1300 Gendy St., 817-257-7615.

30-April 29 Theatre Arlington’s cast performs I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!, a musical revue by Joe DiPietro. Dating and marriage are hilariously skewered in this hugely successful musical revue. Four actors take on the lives of 20 characters as they face the trials of dealing with the opposite sex. R Rating. Tickets: $17 for plays, $20 for musicals. 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.

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

Coming May 21-27 The 2007 Crowne Plaza Invitational returns to the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. This will be the 61st anniversary of the prestigious Tour event, which draws top players from all over the world. Defending champion Tim Herron will take on all challengers for the $6 million purse. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For information, call 817-927-4280 or go to www.CrownePlazaInvitational.com.

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