KEY Magazine Fort Worth

APRIL 2003

Ongoing Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers & 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, daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m., & the Conservatory, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun. 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

Ongoing Tarantula Train Excursions. Puffy, an 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 makes remaining trips. Schedules are: Grapevine, TX to the Ft. Worth Stockyards: leaves Grapevine Wed.-Sat. at 10 a.m. to arrive in the Stockyards about 11:30 a.m. returning to Grapevine about 4 p.m.; Sun. departs at 1 p.m. & arrives in the Stockyards around 2:30 p.m. Reboard at 5 p. m. & arrive back in Grapevine about 6:30 p.m. An hour-long ride between the Fort Worth Stockyards & 8th Ave. is Wed.-Sun. at 1 p.m. & Sun. 3:30 p.m. $20 (1-way, $14), Seniors 55+ $18 (1-way $12), & children 3-12, $10 (1-way, $7). From the Stockyards to 8th Ave., Gen. Ad. $10, seniors $9 & Children $6. Plan to be at the station 1 hr. before departure. Depots are located in Grapevine, TX, 707 S. Main St., 817 410-3123 & Ft. Worth Stockyards Station, 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625 7245, www.tarantulatrain.com.

Ongoing The newly opened 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. Tue. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 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.

Ongoing 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 the American cowboy and painted an impressionist’s view of their lives. 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 p.m.-5 p.m., free. 309 Main St., 817-332-6554, www.sidrmuseum.org.

Ongoing Arlington, TX- “Johnnie High Country Music Revue” is a live show performed on Fridays and Saturdays by an 8-piece band and 20 performers in the Arlington Music Hall. 7:30 p.m. 224 N. Center St., 817-226-4400 or www.johnniehigh.com.

Ongoing Glen Rose, TX-Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. A unique wildlife refuge situated in the sprawling Texas hill country. Features guided tours, camping, and wild life studies. US 67, 3 miles west of Glen Rose, off County Rd. 2008. Hrs. 9 a.m. until two hrs. before sunset. Open daily except major holidays. Gen. Ad. $16.95, Seniors $12.95, Children age 3-11, $10.95, under age 3, free. 254 897-2960 or 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 in the south by Southern Living Reader’s Choice Awards. Texas Wild!, an 8-acre, $45 million addition, allows guests to visit more than 300 creatures and 6 regions of the Lone Star State in hours. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s when hrs. are noon-4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $9.50, Seniors 65+, $5.50, children 3-12, $6, & toddlers 2 & under, free. The zoo recently became a haven for 11 black-tailed prairie dogs rescued from a waste water disposal farm in Lubbock, TX. 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- 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 features 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 Grapevine’s Palace Theatre-Yellow Rose Productions presents Grapevine Opry, Country Music Showcase, Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $12, children, $8. Senior & group discounts. 300 S. Main St., 817-481-8733.

Ongoing Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive, twice daily, weather permitting and it’s not a major holiday, herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive 15 to 17 steers 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. The 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. 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 ‘60s—the golden age of rock-’n-roll. Granbury Square, 817-573-0303 or www.granburylive.com.

Saturdays Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge-Naturalist-led Nature Hikes take the trails where hikers may see insects, birds & animals, along with current projects on the Refuge. Water & appropriate clothing are suggested. For all ages. 10 a.m.-noon. 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., 817-237-1111.

Saturdays Arlington, TX-River Legacy Parks features Saturday Nature Hikes. Meet at the Living Science Center. Docent points out various sights from wild plants to native birds. 9:30 a.m. Gen Ad. $2, children & youths, 3-18, $1. Fee also includes a tour of the Science Center. 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., 817 860-6752.

Apr.-May 4 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents “Busytown,” a bilingual interactive science exhibit based on the stories of renowned author/illustrator Richard Scarry. Young visitors can “play” the part of a factory worker, crane operator, and construction worker. From conveyor belts and cranes, to a tunnel and a telephone booth, this exhibit encourages busy hands and racing minds to explore The Busy World of Richard Scarry! Children, ages 2 through 10, can work, create, play and explore the wonders of the everyday-working-world. Created and designed by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sun. noon-5:30 p.m. A ticket to Busytown is included in regular admission prices. Gen. Ad. $7 , Seniors $6 , and children 3-12, $5. 1501 Montgomery Street, 817/255-9300 or www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Apr.-May 22 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater screens Horses: The Story of Equus. Once nearing extinction, 60 million horses now roam the earth. This film is the story of three foals born on the same night and what happens to them as they mature. The Chestnut is a born racehorse, The Bay is trained in the sport of eventing, and The Black, on his way to a new home with a driver who loses control of his vehicle, is terrified and bolts into the forest. The film includes staged scenes and actual footage of horses in the wild. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors 60+, $6 & children, 3-12, $5. For show times, call 817-255-9300. 1501 Montgomery St.

Apr.-May 25 Kimbell Art Museum presents the first major exhibition in the US in more than 40 years of the early modern painter Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920), titled “Modigliani and the Artists of Montparnasse.” Sixty paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by Modigliani as well as 22 works by his contemporaries who lived and worked in the Montparnasse area of Paris, are featured. Works from museums and private collectors across America, Europe, and Japan make up the exhibition, many never before seen in the US . Curator is Dr. Kenneth Wayne of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York. An illustrated catalogue is available in the Museum Shop. Gen. Ad. $10; Seniors, & students with ID, $8, and children, 6-11, accompanied by an adult, $6. Optional Acoustiguide Audio Tour, $4. Group rates at 817-332-8451, ext. 229. Half-price tickets on Tuesdays. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.

Apr.-June 8 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents “Philip Guston Retrospective.” Curated by the Modern’s Chief Curator, Michael Auping, this is the most comprehensive survey of Guston’s work to date. The exhibition showcases more than 100 works, spanning the 1930s to Guston’s death in 1980. Included are rarely seen drawings and paintings from the artist’s estate and the private collection of his daughter, Musa. A book accompanying the exhibition is available. Tue.-Thu. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Docent-led public tours offered Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. Free. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215 or www.themodern.org.

Apr.-Aug. 14 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History’s Omni Theater screens Coral Reef Adventure from MacGillivray Freeman Films. The film examines the reefs and how they are facing world-wide decline. Join Howard and Michele Hall, the cinematography husband & wife team, on their 10-month quest of the South Pacific’s reefs. Coral reefs comprise just one percent of the ocean yet nurture one quarter of all marine life. The story is about ordinary men and women seeking to make a difference for the planet’s most vulnerable environments. Narrated by Liam Neeson with music by Crosby, Stills & Nash. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors & children, $5. For show times go to www.fortworthmuseum.org or call 817-255-9300. 1501 Montgomery St.

Apr.-Aug.31 Grand Prairie, TX-”Memories of Marilyn,” in Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Admission fee, 601 E. Safari Pkwy., 972-263-2391.

Thru 2003 Irving, TX-In the Irving Arts Center Sculpture Garden see works by Texas artists including Jerry Daniel, David Hickman, David Lies, Anthony Wright, Zac Roumaya, and Jeff Green in a beautiful outdoor setting. “Fountain Columns”, a monumental granite fountain by Jésus Bautista Moroles, and limestone benches by sculptor Michael Manjarris, are on permanent display. Free, Mon.-Wed. & Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., 972-252-7558.

1 Fort Worth’s St. Andrew Catholic Church is displaying “Saints – An Art Exhibit” in its Parish Hall. Fort Worth photographic artist John Holbrook uses his skills to create film portraits of the poor, the disadvantaged, the homeless, and the mentally or physically challenged. He portrays his willing subjects as saints and patriarchs. Holbrook’s work won accolades as part of the “Jesus 2000 Exhibit” that is traveling major US cities and Europe. His images from this exhibit have been published and circulated in over sixty-nine countries. 7 p.m.-9 p.m., free. 3717 Stadium Drive, 817-927-8507.

1-6 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House’s (restored from 1886) cast performs The Last of the Honky-Tonk Angels. This is the southwest premiere of a new play by Ronnie Clare Edwards and Leslie Jordan adapted from their book. The night before the local opry house is scheduled for demolition, the ghosts of the Gospel Quartet, the Singing Cowboy, the Yodeling Orphan, and the Honky Tonk Angel show up to persuade the owner to save the opry house. Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m., $16 to $19. On the Square. 866-572-0881 or 817-573-9191.

April Arlington, TX-Six Flags Over Texas is open weekends and special hours for the Easter break. Openings and closing vary. Gen. Ad. $39.99; Children under 48” tall & Seniors (55+), $24.99; Children 2 and under free. Parking $9-$12. I-30 & Hwy. 360, 817-530-6000.

1-13 Jubilee Theatre’s cast performs Lysistrata, Please, a musical adaptation by Joe Rogers and Rudy Eastman from Aristophanes’ Lysistrata. Now, those ancient Greeks always could cut the message right to the bone, as they did with this one. There’s a war dragging on that has the women worn down to their last nerve. So they organize a ban on sexual contact until the men stop fighting. But as you know men will be men. The rock-’n-roll musical keeps us grooving in our seats until the men get the idea. $8 to $25, Thu., Fri. & Sat. 8:15 p.m. & Sat. & Sun. 3:15 p.m. Parking in Sundance Sq. lots is free after 6 p.m. & on weekends. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411 or www.jubileetheatre.org.

1-13 National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame presents “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowgirls: 25 Years Of Cowgirl Photoworks By Bob Wade.” The exhibit displays vintage photographs enlarged and tinted with soft shades of color by Wade. Tue. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 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.

1-19 Circle Theatre’s cast performs Craig Wright’s The Pavilion. Funny, sad and human, The Pavilion was nominated for both the Pulitzer Prize and the American Theatre Critics’ Association Best New Play of 2000. It is the bittersweet story of two former high-school sweethearts who face the consequences of time when they attend their 20th class reunion. PG Rating. Thu. & 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.

1-27 Amon Carter Museum and its co-presenter, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, exhibits “Laura Gilpin and the Navajo: An Enduring Friendship.” For over forty years, beginning in the 1930s, photographer Laura Gilpin (1891–1979) visited the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, documenting its people, landscape and culture. As a result of her longstanding devotion to the Navajo people, Gilpin’s photographs reveal their trust and mutual respect. Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

1-27 Arlington, TX-Theatre Arlington’s cast performs Anything Goes. Set sail with a great crew of characters in this tap-dancing musical featuring Cole Porter hits. Thu. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. $16-18. Discounts for groups, senior citizens and students. 305 W. Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

1,8,15,22,29 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents its Tuesday evening lecture series featuring (1) Richard Misrach whose topic is beautiful yet disturbing photographs under the title “Recent Projects.” 7 p.m.-8(8) Michael Auping, Chief Curator of the Modern and curator of the “Philip Guston Retrospective” offers his insights under the topic “Faith, Hope, and Impossibility: The Art and Life of Philip Guston.” 7 p.m.-8(15) Bill Berkson, a San Francisco-based poet and art critic, whose commentary is titled “Philip Guston and the Funnies.” 7 p.m.-8(22) Musa Mayer, writer and cancer patient advocate, reads selections from her book about her father titled “Night Studio: A Memoir of Philip Guston,” and introduces the film Conversations with Guston. 7 p.m.-8:30 (29) Robert Storr, former curator of Painting & Sculpture at MoMa, now Professor of Modern Art at NYU, who speaks about Gerhard Richter and Philip Guston in “Painting & Possibility.” 7 p.m.-8. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215.

2-6 Fort Worth Convention Center hosts Disney on Ice presenting “Princess Classics.” The production includes seven princesses: Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan & Snow White. Disney’s most memorable princesses appear together in a live production featuring glowing sets, dazzling costumes and a jeweled, three-story, revolving castle. Scenic designer Eduardo Sicangco, created a castle that serves as the home of each of the seven princesses as their stories unfold. The International troupe of more than 40 award-winning figure skaters work with renowned choreographer Tom Dickson and his wife, Catarina Lindgren, a former Olympian. Gregg Barnes, costume designer, uses sparkling beads and sequins on sheer, flowing fabrics and creative cloth to help bring magic to the “Princess Classics.” Wed., Thu. & Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. and Sun. 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $30. 1111 Houston St., 214-373-8000 or www.disneyonice.com.

3-July 13 Grand Prairie, TX -Premier Thoroughbred Season. Experience world-class live thoroughbred horse racing Wed. through Sun. Willie Nelson will perform live at Lone Star Park after the racing program Apr. 4. First race Wed- Fri. 6:35 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 1:35 p.m. Simulcast racing continues year-round at the Post Time Pavilion 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Post Time Pavilion Prices (non-live racing days): Ad. $2, Gen. Parking $2. Valet Parking $4. Lone Star Park prices (live racing days): Gen. Ad. $3, Gen. Parking $2. Valet Parking $7. 1000 Lone Star Parkway at Belt Line Road just north of Interstate-30, 972-263-7223.

4,11,18,25 Grand Prairie, TX - Grand Prairie Arts Council presents Concert in the Park. Different musical groups host an evening of entertainment at Turner Park Gazebo or at City Hall Plaza Patio. 972-642-2787.

4 Amon Carter Museum’s Film Series centers on “The Westerns of [Director] John Ford.” Friday’s film is Fort Apache, starring John Wayne and Henry Fonda. In conjunction with the Carter’s “Remington and Russell Permanent Collection” exhibition. Host is Bart Weiss, Director, Dallas Video Festival and Assistant Professor of Art and Film UTArlington. 5:30 p.m., free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

4 Billy Bob’s Texas-Charlie Robison, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

4 Waxahachie, TX Texas Theater concert-Sonny Burgess, 8 p.m. $12. 110 W. Main Street, 972-938-1390 or www.texasmusictheater.com.

4,5 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Texas High School Rodeo Finals. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. & 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.

4 & 6 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s The Magnolia at the Modern screens Morvern Callar, directed by Lynne Ramsay. In Spain, Callar, is on a journey of self-discovery. Unrated: adult themes, sex and drugs. Runs 97 min. Fri. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215.

4,5,6 Bass Performance Hall-Fort Worth Dallas Ballet performs Cinderella a dazzling choreographic and musical feast for the audience. Artistic advisor is Ben Stevenson with music by Sergei Prokofiev played by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and directed by Fort Worth Dallas Ballet music director, Leanna Sterios. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $15-$86. 525 Commerce, 817-212-4280 or www.basshall.com. Groups of 10 or more, 817-763-0207 x-302.

5 Billy Bob’s Texas-Sammy Kershaw, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

7 Bass Performance Hall-Bruce Wood Dance Company presents “Spring Performance” 8 p.m., 525 Commerce, 817-335-9000.

9 Bass Performance Hall-Cliburn Concerts presents pianist, Evegeny Kissin. 8 p.m., $10-$75, 525 Commerce, 817-462-7979, 800-462-7979 or www.cliburntix.org.

10-13 Bass Performance Hall-Fort Worth Symphony presents “Davis Gaines: Broadway’s Longest Running Phantom. Carol Anderson, conductor and pianist. The popular Phantom of the Opera star debuts an exciting, upbeat show featuring classic Big Band favorites including “Come Fly With Me,” “Luck Be A Lady,” “Mack the Knife,” and “New York, New York.” Thu.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $22-$71. 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000.

11 Waxahachie, TX Texas Theater concert-Mike McClure Acoustic Show, 8 p.m. $15. 110 W. Main Street, 972-938-1390 or www.texasmusictheater.com.

11 Fort Worth Botanic Garden-Concert. Bring your own gourmet picnic and enjoy the beautiful spring Japanese Garden while listening to Jerry Jeff Walker, a singer-songwriter and one of the founders of the Austin music community. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $23-$28 at 817-871-7685 or 1-866-468-7621. Off University at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

11 Billy Bob’s Texas-Cross Canadian Ragweed, 10:30 p.m., $9 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

11,12 Grapevine, TX-The Annual New Vintage Wine Trail begins with an evening on the Jazz Wine Train, April 11. Five jazz combos will perform on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s Jazz Train featuring wines from seven Grapevine Winery and Tasting Rooms. Wines will be paired with food catered by Main Street Bread Baking Company. Departing Grapevine at 7 p.m. for the Ft. Worth Stockyards and returning around 10:30 p.m. Boarding at 6:30 p.m. $50-reservations required. The celebration continues April 12 with Blessing of the Vines at Delaney Vineyards, 2000 Champagne Blvd., at 11 a.m. From noon until 6 p.m., complimentary shuttles will transport participants to each of the wineries for a different tasting experience at each location. Food and live entertainment will be offered at each winery. Tickets for the Grapevine Wine Trail - $35 per person or Individual Winery tickets may be purchased for $7 for each winery. 817-410-3185, 1-800-457-6338. Jazz Train: Cotton Belt Depot, 707 S. Main St., 817-410-3123 or www.grapevinesteamrailroad.com.

11,12,18,19,25,26 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.

11- May 25 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House’s (restored from 1886) cast performs The Sound of Music. Heatherton Hardy returns to the Opera House to star in this beloved musical. Maria, the young postulant who proves too high-spirited for religious life, is sent to be the governess for the seven children of the stern, widowed Capt. von Trapp. This final collaboration of Rodgers & Hammerstein produced many memorable hits. Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m., $16 to $19. On the Square. 866-572-0881 or 817-573-9191.

12 Waxahachie, TX Texas Theater concert- The Rajin’ Cajun’ Doug Kershaw, 3 & 8 p.m. $15. 110 W. Main Street, 972-938-1390 or www.texasmusictheater.com.

12-Jun. 22 Amon Carter Museum presents “Casting a Spell: Winslow Homer, Artist and Angler.” This exhibition is the first to bring together the paintings that Homer created giving form to the impressions he gained as an angler. The exhibition includes more than 50 works, mostly watercolors, by the artist who is perhaps America’s most inventive master of the medium. Co-organized by the Amon Carter Museum and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. A catalogue is available. Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

12 Billy Bob’s Texas-Deryl Dodd, 10:30 p.m., All Gen. Ad $7.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

12-June 1 Waxahachie, TX-Scarborough Faire® the Renaissance Festival opens its 23rd Season for eight consecutive weekends and Memorial Day Monday. New events and attractions in 2003 include the incredible Sand Sculpting works of South Texas’ artists “Sons of the Beach” opening weekend-April 12 & 13, and the Texas State Highland Games Competition Championship. Age-old crafts include glass blowing, printing on an authentic Gutenberg Press, blacksmithing, sword making, and flute making. Food booths will offer steak on a stake, Grecian gyros, Fajitas, stuffed spuds, Scottish eggs, fish n’ chips, rogue sandwiches, spinach pies, pasta, roasted sugared almonds, fresh fruit, fried peasant bread, baklava, Italian fruit ice, stir-fried rice, pizza and other delectable delights. A Children’s Realm offers rides and entertainment including a daily knighting ceremony, treasure hunt, Easter egg hunt, a butterfly habitat, elephant & camel rides, castle maze, and a playground. 30 min. south of Dallas/Ft.Worth off I-35 E at exit 399A. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., rain or shine. Adult Gen. Ad. $16.99; children ages 5-12, $6; children 4 and under, free. www.ScarboroughRenFest.com.

14 Bass Performance Hall-Performing Arts Fort Worth presents renowned Cuban vocalist, Ibrahim Ferrer. 8 p.m., $28-$58. 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000.

15-20 Bass Performance Hall-Casa Mañana’s “Broadway at the Bass” presents Bring In ‘Da Noise, Bring In ‘Da Funk, starring Savion Glover. Tue.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., $31.50-$74.50. 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000.

17 Granbury, TX-Granbury Opera House hosts a gospel concert by Shiloh & His Love. 7:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $10, children under 12, $5. On the Square. 817-573-3800.

17 Amon Cater Museum’s Gallery Talks: Thursdays presents Rebecca Lawton, Assistant Curator of Paintings and Sculpture, whose topic is “ Winslow Homer: The Illustrator’s Eye.” 12:15-12:45 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

18 Billy Bob’s Texas-Asleep at the Wheel, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $12.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

18 &19 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s The Magnolia at the Modern screens The Seven Samurai deemed by Desson Howe as “The greatest action movie ever made.” Rescuing villagers from ruthless bandits. Doubtlessly, influenced the making of The Magnificent Seven. Fri. 5 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Sat. 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. (203 min. Japanese/English subtitles.) 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215.

19, 20 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History’s Omni Theater celebrates its Twentieth Anniversary. In honor of the milestone, the theater turns back time and offers 1983 prices for all Omni tickets during its anniversary weekend, April 19 and 20. Adults $4; Seniors 60+ & children 3-12, $2.50. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300.

19, 20 Grapevine, TX, Cotton Belt Railroad Depot-Grapevine Vintage Railroad Easter Bunny Fun Run. Family entertainment riding the Tarantula Train and enjoying a visit from the season’s long-eared friend. The Easter Bunny will be on board with candy for everyone. Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun.1-6 p.m., 707 S. Main, 817-410-3123 or visit www.grapevinevintagerailroad.com.

19 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show. Family friendly entertainment. 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. Box seats $10.50, Gen. Ad. $8, Seniors 60+ $6.50 & children 3-12, $4.50. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

19 Billy Bob’s Texas-Larry Gatlin, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $20.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

24 Amon Carter Museum presents Deborah Blanche, New Mexico actor and storyteller, in “Laura Gilpin, Photographer: A One-Woman Show Chautauqua Program.” In conjunction with “Laura Gilpin and the Navajo: An Enduring Friendship.” Cosponsored by the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. In the auditorium. 6 p.m., free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933

25 Billy Bob’s Texas-Bellamy Brothers, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $11.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

25-May11 Grapevine TX, Runway Theatre presents Faith County, Mark Landon Smith’s country-fried comedy. Thu.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., $10-$12. 215 N. Dooley Street, 817-488-4842 or www.runwaytheatre.com.

26-July 10 National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame exhibits “Rodeo Girl: Photographs by Lisa Eisner.” This collection of rich American imagery, taken from Lisa Eisner’s book Rodeo Girl, evokes the brilliance and majesty of the West, exploring one of America’s most traditional, yet unexplored subcultures: the girls of rodeo. Focusing on rodeo queens, the exhibition captures the beauty and strength of the women in rodeo through intimate, vibrant and often humorous photographs. Gen Ad. $6, Seniors & Youths 6-18, $4, Wed.-half price. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

26 Waxahachie, TX Texas Theater concert- Johnny Harra “Elvis” sings his tunes with great ‘60s band “Too Much Sausage.” 8 p.m. $15. 110 W. Main St., 972-938-1390 or www.texasmusictheater.com.

26 The Ft. Worth Zoo-6th Annual Zoo Run Run which benefits the horned lizard, a threatened Texas species. Food, drink and post-run activities including “Wild Wonders” animal show. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., (enter via Forest Park Blvd.) 817 871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

26 Billy Bob’s Texas-Junior Brown, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $12.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

26 North Fort Worth Historical Society celebrates the 100th Birthday of the Livestock Exchange Building. Livestock auction, Wall Street of the West--a film program, and the Fort Worth Longhorn Herd drive. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 131 E. Exchange Ave.., 817-625-5082.

27 Kimbell Art Museum’s Sunday Film Series screens Who was Modigliani? (1990, 55 min.), and Artists at War (1914-1918), (1990, 55 min.) From the film series Montparnasse Revisited exploring the legendary artistic diversity of this Parisian district covering the period’s art, and interviews with artists, friends and models of the day. 2 p.m., free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451.

25-27 Bass Performance Hall-Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s Symphonic Series concert features Antonio Pompa-Baldi, piano soloist. Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $11-$71, 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000.

30 Bass Performance Hall-Cliburn Concerts presents pianist, Garrick Ohlsson, winner of the 1970 Chopin International Competition. 8 p.m., $10-$75, 525 Commerce St., 817-335-9000.

Coming May 19-25 The 57th Annual Bank of America Colonial Golf Tournament in Fort Worth. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 3735 Country Club Cir. For information, call 817-927-4280 or go to www.bankofamericacolonial.pgatour.com.

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