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Word from the CVBs Spend your Spring Break in Fort Worth
Spring break is a great time to bring the entire family to Fort Worth! Exciting special events and attractions highlight the City of Cowboys and Culture this March. Experience the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s 2008 Spring Break Employee Craft Fair. During March 17-21, see employees from the Bureau’s production floor give a live demonstration of the moneymaking process. These exhibits feature the turn-of-the century spider press, mutilated currency restorations, the engraver’s table and the plate maker’s table. Free 45-minute tours are available starting every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. For more information, visit www.moneyfactory.gov. Walk on the wild side at the Fort Worth Zoo, named one of the top zoos in the nation. The Zoo is home to more than 5,000 native and exotic animals, featured in exhibits such as World of Primates, the African Savannah, the He rpatarium, Meerkat Mounds, Texas Wild! and many more. Wednesdays are half price admission so come early! Stop by the new Crocodile Café scheduled to open in early March. Visit www.fortworthzoo.com for more details. Through March 30, visit the Kimbell Art Museum for “Picturing the Bible: The Earliest Christian Art,” a spectacular display of many of the greatest treasures of early Christianity from around the world. In addition, you can enjoy western heritage in the Stockyards National Historic District, world-class museums in the Cultural District and Sundance Square, a 35-block dynamic downtown entertainment district. For more information, visit www.fortworth.com, call 800-433-5747, or stop by one of our Visitor Information Centers. New Twists and “Re” Turns in Fun Central Hey Dad, did you hear? Not only are the Texas Rangers having their opening game here on April 8, but fan favorite Nolan Ryan has returned to the team! The retired Ranger, known for his sizzling fastball and toughness, has been named the Texas Rangers’ new team president. Woo Hoo! Maybe he can put a headlock on the Rangers turn for the World Series. For more information on Nolan Ryan and the team’s 2008 game schedule, visit the Rangers Baseball link at www.arlington.org! Speaking of turns, Arlington has everything the kids need for an exciting Spring Break Out! Thanks to the success of the Boom Boom Huck Jam tour, get ready for the return of Tony Hawk to Six Flags Over Texas! This year Spring Break Out is March 15-23, and the park is opening the brand new thrilling roller coaster “Tony Hawk’s Big Spin!” This one-of-a- kind, exhilarating, adrenalin- rushing ride is the 13th park coaster and replaces the 25-year old Wildcatter in the Boomtown section... go to www.sixflags.com for more information and hours of operation! Check out the Texas Indian Market & Southwest Showcase at the Arlington Convention Center from March 27- 30. It features the best Indian, Southwest, wildlife and western art you will find anywhere around here. Don’t miss it! For more information, visit the events page at www.arlington.org. Did you know that our FUN CENTRAL Spring Break vacation packages are now available? To purchase your package, visit www.arlington.org and click on FUNtastic PACKAGES or call 1-866-656-FUNN (3866) today! Grapevine’s Train Load of Activities for Spring 2008 Come to Grapevine for the Fourth Annual Chocolate Festival March 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, featuring more than 30 of the finest chocolatiers in the D/FW area, supports Travelers Aid Dallas/Fort Worth, a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency and a partner agency with United Way of Metropolitan Tarrant County. Guests can spend a day indulging in decadent chocolates and viewing unique pieces of art at the Palace Arts Center in Historic Downtown Grapevine located at 300 S. Main. Tickets, purchased in advance, are $14. Call 972-574-4420 or online at www.TravelersAidDFW.org, or at the door for $15. Admittance for children ages 7 and under is $5. All proceeds go toward Travelers Aid D/FW, a United Way agency whose mission is to provide information and social services to the DFW Airport and surrounding communities. Springtime also brings an event anticipated by kids of all ages. Thomas the Tank Engine will make a stop in Grapevine at the Cotton Belt Depot at 705 S. Main St. Brought to you by the Museum of American Railroads and the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, the storybook engine chugs into Historic Downtown Grapevine March 28, 29 & 30 and April 4,5, & 6. Tickets are $18 plus a service fee. All ticket sales are final. Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.gvrr.com. Train runs rain or shine. “A Day out with Thomas” features 25-minute rides with the classic storybook engine, Sir Topham Hatt, storytelling, video viewing, live music, arts and crafts, temporary tattoos and a retail area. For information, call 817-410-3123 or 214-428-0101 or go to www.gvrr.com or www.dallasrailwaymuseum.com. Free Parking at the Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way. Shuttle service will be provided to and from the Cotton Belt Depot. For additional information on Grapevine events, call 817-410-3185 or visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com. What’s Happening in Granbury – March 2008? The 20th annual Great Race Texas returns to its roots in Granbury, March 7-9, 2008. Great Race Texas is a three-day, open road, rally race for classic cars. A shorter version of the national Great Race, which is in its 26th year of competition, each team’s score is determined by their ability to follow designated course instructions precisely. Granbury’s historic downtown square, w hich remains in many ways the way it was in the late 1800s, is the perfect backdrop for vintage vehicles. The Historic Granbury Merchants Association will celebrate General Granbury’s birthday in style with a full two days of arts, crafts, entertainment, bean & rib cook-offs and a giant birthday cake on March 29 and March 30, 2008. This year will mark the 30-year anniversary of this celebration and it promises to be the best one ever. A family carnival with children’s rides and games, bean eating contests and the infamous outrageous outhouse races all take place on the historic downtown square. Granbury Live Presents Country! beginning March 7 and goes through March 29. The music of country icons like Bob Wills, Patsy Cline, Reba McIntyre, Dolly Parton & Tammy Wynette, will be featured as well as Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride and Shania Twain. “Legends of the Challenge: The Artwork of Burl Washington” will be on view at Tarleton’s Dora Lee Langdon Cultural & Education Center through March 14, 2008. Washington is one of today’s most talented artists respected as a painter who captures history, passion and emotion in his work. For additional information on these or any of Granbury’s upcoming events, call the Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-950-2212 or log on to www.granburytx.com. March Opening for Dinosaur World
After a lot of hard work and much anticipation, Dinosaur World has finally opened in Glen Rose. Featuring more than 100 life-size dinosaurs, the newest attraction in Glen Rose is sure to be popular with young and old alike. Covering 22 acres, the park features a walking trail so visitors can view all of the dinosaurs. There is also a fossil dig for the children, a dinosaur museum and gift shop. Over the next years, plans call for the addition of a movie cave and dinosaur themed playground. Dinosaur World currently operates parks in Florida and Kentucky. For more information on the parks, visit www.dinoworld.net. Glen Rose is gearing up to handle all of the new visitors Dinosaur World is expected to bring to town. A new Comfort Inn & Suites opened in Glen Rose in February and a new LaQuinta is currently being built with the opening date expected to be in late summer or early fall. There are also plans for a new Holiday Inn Express to begin construction in 2008. Dinosaur World is a great addition to “The Dinosaur Capital of Texas.” The new park is adjacent to Dinosaur Valley State Park, already a popular destination for visitors. Other attractions in Glen Rose include Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, the Creation Evidence Museum and the historic downtown square. Glen Rose also offers a number of lodging opportunities from quaint cabins to luxurious bed and breakfasts. A number of hotels are available and more are being built. For more information on Glen Rose and the surrounding area, contact the Glen Rose Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-888-346-6282 or check out their website at www.glenrosetexas.net. Come see why Glen Rose was named America’s Dream Town in 2004. Denton, Texas-March 2008
Texas Storytelling Festival is fun for the whole family In a world and era of e-mail, text messaging, and chat rooms, live storytelling is a unique experience. Come to Denton April 10-13, 2008 for the 23rd annual Texas Storytelling Festival. Tellers will weave their tales on new ground this year as the event moves to Hubbard Hall at the heart of Texas Woman's University campus. The storytelling festival is a one-of-a-kind event, featuring great family entertainment, including stories and music from the greatest storytellers of the world in 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. The festival will host over a dozen workshops and master classes. The Quakertown stage and the Denton Stage will be full of exciting stories from national and regional favorites such as Doug Lipman, Tim Tingle, Carmen Agra Deedy, Doc Moore, Donna Lively and James Ford. Denton offers quality hotels, over 100 great dining options, specialty shopping, rich history, dynamic and thriving downtown, museums, and year round fun. The 23rd Texas Storytelling Festival in Denton April 10-13, 2008-"you have to hear it to believe it!" For more information, call 940-382-7895 or visit us at www.discoverdenton.com. GRAND PRAIRIE MARCH 2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS March 1-31 Simulcast Racing, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Simulcast racing is available seven days a week in the Post Time Pavilion, the Las Vegas-style racebook and sportsbar. Smoke-free simulcast available on Saturdays and Sundays†on the second level of the Grand Stand. (Call for exact dates) Admission fee. Call 972.263.RACE. March 1 Tours of historic Copeland Home, Grand Prairie. The City of Grand Prairie with the help of the Grand Prairie Arts Council is offering free tours of the historic Copeland Home to the public on the first Saturday of the month. The home is located at 125 SW Dallas Street and is open from noon to 4 p.m. For information call 972.227.8087. March 1 Festival de Primavera Musical, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Open weekends 8 a.m.-Dusk. Parking fee $3. Call 972.647.2331. March 2 Michael Buble, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. March 4 The Jonas Brothers, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. March 8 Blue Collar Comedy, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. March 15 Dolly Parton, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. March 15 El Show de Talentos de Hector Velasquez, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Open weekends 8 a.m.-Dusk. Parking fee $3. Call 972.647.2331. March 19-22 Riverdance, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. March 27 Chris Rock, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. March 27-29 & 30 The Star-Spangled Girl, Grand Prairie. The Grand Prairie Arts Council presents its spring community theatre production at the Woman's Club of Grand Prairie, 1 Park Square North. Admission: $10 adults, $8 child, student and Seniors 55-up. Call 972.642.2787 or e-mail gpac@artspg.com, website www.artspg.com. March 29 Idolo Latino, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Open weekends 8 a.m.-Dusk. Parking fee $3. Call 972.647.2331. Please note: All dates, times and events are subject to change. Current
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