KEY Magazine Fort Worth

APRIL 2005

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. Tues. & Wed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. & 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 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.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. The Gardens Restaurant and the Treasure Tree Gift Shop are also on site. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

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. 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, 707 S. Main St. & the Ft. Worth Stockyards Station, 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-7245, 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. 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. 3 miles south of Glen Rose, off Hwy. 67, 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 area 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 recently rated it the #1 attraction in the DFW area and #19 among the “50 Overall Top-Rated Attractions” in the entire United States. Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day noon to 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. Half-price tickets on Wednesdays. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.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. 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. 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, TX-“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. High celebrated his 30th year in the entertainment business in September 2004. 7:30 p.m. 224 N. Center St., 817-226-4400, www.johnniehigh.com.

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 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 Tues.-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 Mondays, Christmas & New Year’s Day. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

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 5-7:30 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Downtown Fort Worth, 903 Throckmorton St., 817-332-8190.

Ongoing Rose Marine Theater-Fort Worth Latin Arts Association’s performing arts and film series. Experience an introduction to the Hispanic settlers who enriched Fort Worth with their cultural heritage. An upcoming collage of music and dance entertainment includes a Flamenco Dance Company representing Spain, performers from San Antonio, a Bolivian performing group and a film series honoring worldwide Hispanic culture all presented in a restored movie palace, circa 1918. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

Every Fri. & Sat. Night 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. Kids get in free on Fridays during April. 121 E. Exchange Ave.1-888-COWTOWN, www.StockyardsRodeo.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 April 3 “Of Birds and Texas,” is Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s collection of bird paintings by Scott and Stuart Gentling. The 40 original watercolor paintings of Texas birds that inhabit the state for all or part of the year marks the first time all the paintings have been displayed together since 1992. The works are the result of an unusual collaboration by the Gentlings, Fort Worth artists and twin brothers, who spent more than eight years creating the paintings for their book, Of Birds and Texas. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors 60+ & children 3-12, $6. 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. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through April 3 Come see over 12,000 butterflies at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens. These tropical butterflies, from Central America and Southeast Asia, will flutter throughout the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s conservatory. “Butterflies in the Garden” will also feature an interactive exhibit, entitled “Partners in Pollination,” that will be on display in the Garden Center’s hallway. This fascinating exhibit showcases the vital role different animals play in the pollination of many plants, including important food crops. Gen. Ad. $5, seniors 55+, $4, children 3-12, $3, under 3 free. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7686, www.fwbg.org.

Through April 3 Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder deliver four toe-tapping performances featuring the best in bluegrass, gospel, honky tonk and western swing at Bass Performance Hall in downtown Fort Worth. This nine-time Grammy award winner, along with the best band in bluegrass, is sure to get your hands clapping and your feet moving. Tickets $23-$72. Showtimes: Thurs., Fri., Sat. 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

Through April 10 Casa Mañana brings Winnie the Pooh and the 100 Aker Wood to the stage just in time for spring and honey harvesting. The classic tales by A. A. Milne returns in this musical adventure starring everyone’s favorite chubby little golden bear. Winnie the Pooh’s insatiable appetite for honey leads him into all sorts of misadventures. This time, Pooh will need the help of his friends Christopher Robin, the wise old Owl, Piglet, the gloomy Eeyore and the bouncy Tigger. The 100 Aker Woods may never be the same. Tickets $9-$12. Showtimes: Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 & 6 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. 3101 West Lancaster Ave., 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

Through April 17 Jubilee Theatre’s cast performs Harlem Blues, A Musical Tribute to W.C. Handy. It’ll be a hot time in downtown Fort Worth in this musical revue that captures the songs of legend W.C. Handy with Jubilee flair. “Beyond St. Louis Blues,” Handy’s catalog, covers 50 years of soulful sounds that influenced some of the greatest musicians ever. Tickets $12-$25. Thurs. performance April 7th-8 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m.506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

Through April 17 Will Rogers Memorial Center-The National Cutting Horse Association Super Stakes is the second leg of the prestigious Triple Crown of Cutting events held annually in Fort Worth. The event is open to the 4, 5 and 6 year-old offspring of more than 110 nominated stallions. The competition will include more than1,400 entries vying for over $2 million in prize money and the coveted title of “Open Super Stakes Champion.” The Western Mercantile presented by Coors Light is a world-class western shopping experience with over fifty thousand square feet of vendors. Everything from home furnishings to western fashions to western tack can be found in the exhibit area. For more information please contact the NCHA office at 817-244-6188 or log-on to
www.nchacutting.com.

Through April 24 The Amon Carter Museum presents “First Sight: Artist-Explorers of the American West.” Approximately thirty watercolors, drawings, prints and illustrated books depicting instances of “first sight”-whether it is a place, a people, a thing or a “way of seeing”-are on view. Artists include Karl Bodmer, Alfred Jacob Miller, John Mix Stanley and Carl Wimar. Free. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. & major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through May 1 Arlington, TX-Theatre Arlington presents Always, Patsy Cline, by Ted Swindley. A tribute to one of America’s most beloved singers is the heart of this musical told through the eyes of a die-hard fan. Featuring such hits as “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Crazy” performed live onstage by “Patsy” and her band. Tickets $15-$19. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 305 West Main St., 817-275-7661,
www.theatrearlington.org.

Through May 1 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) cast performs Forever Plaid. Good music never dies. Sparky, Jinx, Smudge and Frankie are Forever Plaid, a 1960s singing group killed in an accident with a busload of screaming Beatles fans. Miraculously, they return from the grave to give the show they never could. And what a show it is, including such classics as “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star” and “Moments to Remember.” Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $16-$24. On the Square. 866-572-0881, www.granburyoperahouse.org.

Through May 8 The Amon Carter Museum displays “Stamped with a National Character: Nineteenth-Century American Color-Plate Books.” Take a journey back in time to nineteenth-century America when the practice of producing beautiful color books was a point of national pride. This special exhibition features one of the country’s finest collections of rare illustrated books, offering insight into the culture, tastes and interests of the time. Many of the Carter library’s most important rare volumes will also be on view. Free. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through May 15 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and Scholastic Entertainment have teamed up to bring a new traveling exhibit, entitled “Joshua’s Journey: A Black Cowboy Rides the Chisholm Trail,” based on the Scholastic Dear America/My Name is America book. Focusing on a small slice of American history known as the trail drive era, the exhibit introduces museum visitors to life on the Chisholm Trail through the eyes of Joshua Loper, a 16-year-old black cowboy. Like the book, the “Joshua’s Journey” exhibit begins with young Joshua leaving his home in South Texas to help drive a herd of cattle up the Chisholm Trail. On the way, Joshua writes about his travels in a journal, thus providing a glimpse into the little-known role that black cowboys played during the late 19th century. The exhibit features a life-sized mannequin of Joshua dressed in period clothing. In the “Ranch Life” area, young visitors can try on Western hats, boots, chaps and bandanas. “On the Trail” offers a better understanding of the grueling days of a trail hand’s work. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors 60+, and children 3-12, $6. Exhibit hours are 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. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through May 21 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame exhibit, “Donna
Howell-Sickles: The Timeless Image of the Cowgirl,” features the works of artist Howell-Sickles, from her early form-driven watercolors to her most current work that captures the timeless image of the cowgirl. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors $5, students 6-18, $4, children under 6, free. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

Through May 26 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater has added the fascinating Aliens of the Deep to its film schedule. The movie is about the deep sea expeditions of a team of young marine biologists and NASA researchers who descend into the Atlantic and Pacific oceans where the sun cannot reach. Albino creatures swim by the windows of the submersible where the biologists watch in wonder as never-before-seen creatures appear: “a large white fish, a white octopus and a gossamer creature that moves gracefully through its environment. One octopus tries to wrap a tentacle around part of the submersible. The teams visit hydrothermal vent sites in volcanic regions where a biomass of shrimp seek the right location in the flow of super-heated, life-giving water that surrounds these ‘chimneys’.” Directed by Academy Award winning director James Cameron and Steven Quale. Produced by Andrew Wight and James Cameron. Rated G for general audiences. Daily with extended hours on weekends. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors and children 3-12, $6. For current times call 817-255-9300 or 1-888-255-9300 or go to www.fortworthmuseum.org. 1501 Montgomery St.

Through June 5 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth hosts the first comprehensive retrospective of the artist Dan Flavin's work. The exhibition presents the broad range of Flavin's work in both fluorescent lights and drawing. Flavin is considered one of the most important and innovative artists of the late twentieth century. Although he is invariably described as one of the patriarchs of Minimalist sculpture, he generally rejected the appellation “Minimalist” and even the term “sculpture” as too confining a designation. 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, Christmas & New Year’s Day. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through June 12 The Amon Carter Museum presents “Alfred Stieglitz and Georgia O’Keeffe at Lake George.” This focus installation includes seven photographs by Alfred Stieglitz and two paintings by Georgia O’Keeffe that were created during the 1920s when the couple spent their summers at Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains. Free. Hrs: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. & major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through June 26 Amon Carter Museum features the exhibit “Becoming Texas Today.” This exhibition offers photographers’ reflections on three key cultures that helped build and define today’s Texas, from the open range in the early twentieth century, to the oil economy in the 1940s, to the urbanization of the twenty-first century. These images provide a fascinating look at changes in the state during the past 100 years. Photographers include Erwin E. Smith, Russell Lee and Skeet McAuley. Free. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through July 31 The Amon Carter Museum presents the exhibit “Kipton Kumler: A Portfolio of Plants.” A small installation of 10 meticulously crafted platinum-palladium prints reveal photographer Kipton Kumler’s transformation of plants, through close-up photography, into graphic images of form and light. Also on display at Amon Carter is “The Collodion Era in Photography.” Introduced in 1851, the wet-collodion process revolutionized the young art of photography and rapidly supplanted the daguerreotype. Presented in the Focus on Photographs Gallery, this exhibition explains the process and features ambrotypes, tintypes and photographs produced during the collodion era. Free. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Sept. 1 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theatre presents the film Mystery of the Nile. On Christmas Day of 2003, Pasquale Scaturro and a team of explorers set out on an epic quest to become the first to complete a full descent of the world’s greatest river, the Blue Nile and the Nile, from source to sea. Four months later, on April 28 at 7:01 a.m., Pasquale and his expedition partner Gordon Brown, reached the mouth of the Nile at the Mediterranean Sea, becoming the first in history to complete this 3,250-mile journey. Their amazing journey is the basis for this IMAX® film. Tickets: Gen. Ad. $7, children 3-12 and seniors 60+, $6. Call 817-255-9300 for showtimes. 1501 Montgomery St., www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through Sept. 11 “Kid Stuff: Great Toys From Our Childhood” is an imaginative exhibit opening at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Based on the book, Kid Stuff: Great Toys From Our Childhood, by David Hoffman, the 4,500-square-foot exhibition displays more than 40 classic toys and games-the most popular toys of the past 50 years-highlighted by hundreds of classic illustrations, period advertisements and vintage reels. The exhibition explores the innovation and creation of the toys, as well as their uniqueness and “staying power.” Gen. Ad. $7, children 3-12 & seniors 60+, $6. Hrs: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1501 Montgomery Street, 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org.

1 The first Friday of each month, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth hosts live music and cocktails. This month enjoy Bruton & Price Swingmasters Revue with their Texas Roadhouse style blues while sipping a Texas Tequila Sunset. 5-8 p.m. For reservations, call 817-840-2157. For menu prices, go to www.themodern.org. 3200 Darnell St.

1-3 The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. This month Untold Scandals is a film based on the novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Untold Scandals is set in aristocratic 18th-century Korea at the end of the Chosun Dynasty. Unrated; 124 minutes; Korean with English subtitles. Tickets $7.50. Showtimes: Fri. 6 & 8:15 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 2 & 4:15 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

2 The Fort Worth Art Dealers’ Association proudly hosts its 10th annual Spring Gallery Night. The event enjoys participation from area businesses including the association’s galleries, museums and retail businesses. The evening is designed to stimulate awareness of the visual arts and educate on the community’s cultural richness-all in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. 2-9 p.m. 817-737-9566. Visit www.fwada.com for a map listing of all participating locations.

3-Sept. 4 The Kimbell Art Museum proudly presents its newest exhibit “Palace & Mosque: Islamic Art from the Victoria and Albert Museum.” The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has one of the most renowned Islamic art collections in the world. Palace and Mosque includes over 100 of their finest masterpieces, many exhibited for the first time outside the museum, conveying the richness of Islamic art on a scale and quality unrivaled by any collection outside the Middle East. This international tour has been made possible by Mohammed Jameel, benefactor of the Victoria and Albert Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art. Gen. Ad.: adults $6, seniors 60+ & students with ID, $4, and children 6-11, $2. Children under 6 free. Hrs: Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri. noon–8 p.m.; Sun. noon–5 p.m. Closed Mondays, New Year's Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

6-10 Join the curious clownfish Nemo and his lovable pal Dory as they swim to the Fort Worth Convention Center for Disney on Ice. Ride the current with “super-dude” turtle Crush and make waves with The Tank Gang. Tickets $12-$60. Showtimes: Wed., Thurs., Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. 1201 Houston St., 817-392-6338, www.disneyonice.com.

7-10 It’s time for the Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival, one of Fort Worth’s most honored events. This occasion hosts thousands of people annually during the four-day visual arts, entertainment and cultural celebration. It also showcases a nationally recognized fine art and fine craft juried art fair, live concerts, performance artists and street performers on the streets of downtown Fort Worth-stretching nine blocks on Main Street from the Tarrant County Courthouse to the Fort Worth Convention Center. Free. Coupons sold for food. Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Main St., 817-336-2787, www.msfwaf.org.

8-10 Texas Ballet Theater, the premiere resident professional classical ballet company in North Texas, presents Ben Stevenson’s Swan Lake at Bass Performance Hall. This timeless classic is about a place where mystical swan creatures and the real world converge; where a beautiful princess is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer and a young prince swears his eternal love for her. Considered one of the most technically difficult ballets ever choreographed, Swan Lake is an unforgettable theatrical experience. Tickets $16-$95. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 1-877-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

9 Modern at the Modern by Cleburne is the Van Cliburn Foundation’s concert series dedicated to today’s most accomplished composers. April’s featured performers are Daniel Gainsford on the cello and Michael Hersch on piano. Tickets $12 & $15. 2 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-335-9000, www.themodern.org.

11,12,13 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Los Angeles Angels. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 11th (home opener). $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

12,17 Kimbell Art Museum’s Special Evening Lectures and its Wednesday Series presents Jonathan Brown, Carroll and Milton Petrie Professor of Fine Arts, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University April 12 at 7 p.m. His topic is “Murillo’s Drawings and His Creative Process.” April 17th, John Lunsford, former director, Meadows Museum, Southern Methodist University, discusses “Status and Art in Nigeria,” for the Wednesday Series at 12:30 p.m. In the Museum Auditorium. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

12-17 Red, White & Tuna is a Fourth of July explosion of laughter at the Casa Manaña Theater. The denizens of Tuna, celebrate Independence Day and the Tuna High School Reunion. In this latest saga, all the Tuna favorites return as the Prayer Posse led by Vera Carp and Reverend Spikes take on church hymns while Petey Fisk continues his off-beat pleas for a more humane Tuna. The flirtatious Tastee Kreme gals have a food booth at the reunion serving Aunt Pearl’s prize winning potato salad that may have been in the heat too long. You’ll laugh till it hurts. This show is suitable for most audiences. Tickets $25-$50. Showtimes: Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. 3101 W. Lancaster, 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

14,15,16,17 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 17th. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

15 Billy Bob’s Texas-Bellamy Brothers. Tickets $8 & $13. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

15-17 Get caught up in the fast pace of Texas Motor Speedway Race Week. It’s a day-night racing doubleheader treat on Friday, April 15. NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series cars will practice and qualify during the day for the Samsung/RadioShack 500. That evening, the greatest drivers in the world compete head to head in the Crown Royal International Race of Champions. Tickets $40. 3 p.m. On Saturday, April 16, the green flag drops on the 2005 racing season at Texas Motor Speedway with the NASCAR Busch Series O’Reilly 300! Tickets $24-$67. 1 p.m. Later that night, enjoy the richest race in O’Reilly SUPR Late Model Series history as late models will highlight the NGK Spark Plugs Shootout at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track. Tickets $30. Finish out the week on Sunday, April 17, with the largest sporting event in the state, the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Samsung/ RadioShack 500. Elliott Sadler returns to defend his title against Nextel Cup stars Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman. Tickets $40-$125. Noon. 3601 Hwy. 114 and I-35 W., 817-215-8500, www.texasmotorspeedway.com.

15-17 The American Airlines Symphonic Series brings the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra to Bass Performance Hall. Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts a performance of Daugherty and Dvorak featuring Colin Currie on percussion. Tickets $13-$72. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

16 The Latin Arts Association is proud to present Fuga, an awesome rock en español band. If you love listening to rock en español or want to broaden your cultural experience, the Rose is the place to be. Free. 7:30 p.m. 1440 N Main St., 817-624-8333.

16 Billy Bob’s Texas-Lonestar. Tickets $10 & $25. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

17 The Kimbell Art Museum holds a visually compelling DVD series exploring the birth and historic development of the Islamic faith and culture, with emphasis on contributions Muslims have made in art, architecture, education, science, medicine and philosophy. Offered in conjunction with the exhibition “Palace and Mosque: Islamic Art from the Victoria and Albert Museum.” This month, view Islam, Empire of Faith: The Messenger. 2 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

18,19 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Oakland Athletics. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 19th. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

21-24 The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra is “Latin Spectacular” in its Pops Series at Bass Performance Hall. Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts the orchestra in the spicy rhythms of Latin American music, featuring Francesco Petrozzi as tenor. From the rumba, cha-cha and mambo to the romance of traditional Spanish songs, this concert sizzles with passion. Tickets $23-$72. Showtimes: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

22 Billy Bob’s Texas-David Allan Coe. Tickets $9 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

22-24 TCU Theatre and Casa Manaña are joining forces to present Baby, the 1983 musical currently in revival across the country, on the Casa stage. Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shire wrote the lyrics and music to this ode to impending parenthood as three expectant couples deal with the painful, rewarding and agonizingly funny consequences of this universal experience. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. Call 817-257-5770 for ticket information. 3101 W. Lancaster, www.casamanana.org.

22-May 21 Circle Theatre's cast performs The Retreat From Moscow, by William Nicholson. How well do we know the people we marry? Is it wrong to decide it’s time to be honest? Is love enough to save a family? Edward and Alice have been married for thirty-three years. Edward is a history teacher who appears perfectly happy with his daily crossword puzzle and reading about Napoleon’s costly invasion of Russia. Alice, an opinionated and exacting woman, has been collecting poems about lost love for a new anthology. One weekend, when their son is visiting, Edward makes a startling announcement that changes their lives forever. PG Rating. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$25. In Sundance Sq., 230 W. 4th St., 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

23 Billy Bob’s Texas-Trick Pony. Tickets $9 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

24 The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky at Bass Performance Hall with Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducting. Tickets available April 8 online at www.fwsymphony.org. 7:30 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun streets, 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

25 The 2004-2005 Cliburn Concerts series brings seven of today’s foremost classical artists to Bass Performance Hall. Renée Fleming is a regular at the White House, has won two Grammys and has sung gospel for the victims’ memorial at Ground Zero. In 2004, she opened the New York Metropolitan Opera’s season for the fourth time. With a devoted following worldwide for her work on the operatic stage, in concerts and recitals, and on television, radio and recordings, Renée Fleming might be the closest thing to a true diva the world has seen since Maria Callas. Tickets $15-$80. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-335-9000, www.basshall.com.

26,27,28 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Seattle Mariners. 7:05 p.m. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

28 Spend an intimate evening with hip-hop diva, 4-time Grammy-winner and Dallas-native Erykah Badu in her Bass Performance Hall debut. Tickets $42.50-$75. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

28-May 1 Come join the community in its 33rd annual Mayfest. Enjoy food, art, crafts, children’s sports, teen areas and seven stages of live performances on the banks of the Trinity River. All proceeds are returned to the community. Tickets: adults, $7, seniors 55+ & children 3-12, $4, children 5 & under, free. Hrs. Thurs. & Fri. 3:30-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. noon-7 p.m. Trinity Park is located on the east side of University Drive, north of Interstate 30 in Fort Worth. 817-332-1055, www.mayfest.org.

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

29,30, May 1 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Boston Red Sox. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on May 1. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

29-May 15 The whimsical world of Dr. Seuss comes to the Casa Manaña stage as it has never been seen before in Seussical the Musical. Just imagine a world where anything’s possible – an elephant in a tree, a person too tiny to see, a heroic child and dreams running wild! This is the world of Seussical The Musical. When chaos erupts in the Jungle of Nool, it will take the Cat In The Hat, Horton The Elephant and a gaggle of characters to bring harmony back to their world. Tickets $12-$15. Showtimes: Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 & 6 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 3101 W. Lancaster, 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

30 Billy Bob’s Texas-Tanya Tucker (recording live). Tickets $9 & $23. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

Coming May 16-22 The 59th 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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