KEY Magazine Fort Worth

APRIL 2006

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 4:15 p.m. to arrive back in Grapevine around 5:45 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 p.m. to 4 p.m. For Valentine's Special, see p. 39. 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. Hrs. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Oct.-Feb.) and 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Mar.-Oct.). Open daily except major holidays. Gen. Ad. $14.95, seniors $10.95, children 3-11, $8.95, children under 2, free. 3 miles south of Glen Rose, off Hwy. 67, 254-897-2960, www.fossilrim.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.-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 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 recently rated it the #1 attraction in the DFW area and #19 among the "50 Overall Top-Rated Attractions in the United States." Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day noon-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 Granbury, TX-The talented cast at Granbury Live performs a show full of music and laughter. Three musical giants-Elvis, Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly-all come alive on the Granbury Live stage. The cast's clever but unvexing routines are a delight to lovers of rock ‘n roll. Thurs. 8 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. 1-800-989-9062 or granburylive.com. On the Square.

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 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. 1-5 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-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 5-7:30 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Downtown Fort Worth, 903 Throckmorton St., 817-332-8190.

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 2 America’s favorite Super family, the Incredibles, try to take a normal family vacation at the Disney Magic Kingdom® Park in a brand new Disney On Ice event. Disney presents Pixar’s The Incredibles in a Magic Kingdom Adventure at the Fort Worth Convention Center. An original, fun-filled production, this show reveals what happens when the Parrs-Bob, Helen, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack try to blend in and mask their superpowers while enjoying Disney’s most popular theme park attractions -- all brought to life on ice for the first time. Tickets $15-$60. Showtimes: Wed.-Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish performance); Sun. 1:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. 1111 Houston St., 214-373-8000, www.disneyonice.com.

Through April 9 Casa Mañana’s Children’s Playhouse presents Peter Cottontail III. Get ready for an Easter musical adventure! The Easter Bunny is going to retire, but before he does, he must train his grandson, Peter Cottontail III, to become the new Easter Bunny. On the eve of delivering his first Easter eggs, young Peter encounters plenty of problems. But he quickly learns that you can overcome any obstacle with a little help from your family and friends. Tickets $9-$12. Showtimes: Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 3101 West Lancaster, 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

Through April 15 Circle Theatre’s cast performs T Bone N Weasel, a comedy by Jon Klein. Hoping to bring themselves up to at least poverty level, two ex-cons, T Bone and Weasel, steal a dilapidated old Buick and set off across South Carolina. With minor mayhem in mind, they move quickly from one adventure to another. Along the way, they meet a number of “colorful” characters who add even more surprises to this hilarious mixture of crime and circumstance. R Rating. Tickets $18-$28. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8 p.m. In Sundance Sq., 230 W. 4th St., 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

Through April 16 Join in on Texas fun at the National Cutting Horse Association’s Super Stakes and Super Stakes Classic competition at Will Rogers Memorial Center. Daily go-rounds begin at 8 a.m. Western Mercantile in the Amon G. Carter Exhibit Hall features clothing, art, jewelry, tack and more. Admission is free. 3401 West Lancaster, 817-244-6188, www.nchacutting.com.

Through April 23 Celebrating its 25th Anniversary season in memory of Rudy Eastman, Jubilee Theatre presents Diaries of a Barefoot Diva: And Other Tales and Stories from the Ghetto, a colorful look at one young woman’s experiences in the not-so-beautiful life of the ghetto. This is another original Jubilee Musical bound to have you laughing and thinking and laughing again. Tickets $12-$25. Thurs. performance April 13 at 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 30 The Smithsonian traveling exhibition, “Booming Out: Mohawk Ironworkers Build New York,” comes to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Standing hundreds of feet above the ground on the frames of New York City skyscrapers is not the easiest way to make a living. Mohawk Indian ironworkers say that “walking iron” gives them great pride. These ironworkers share their stories of strength in this exhibition. Gen. Ad. $8, children 3-12 & seniors 60+, $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 Street, 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through April 30 Arlington, TX-Theatre Arlington brings a popular subject to the stage in Angry Housewives. This hilarious contemporary musical features four women bored with dull routines and inattentive men, who desperately seek a change in their lives. These women turn their everyday lives around by forming an alternative rock band and entering a contest as, of course, The Angry Housewives. Tickets $20 & $22. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., & Sun. 2 p.m. on April 22 & 29 only. 305 West Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

Through May 7 The Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame invites you to the “Heart of the West Art Exhibition,” featuring works by 22 of the nation’s most distinguished female Western artists. Original works are in a variety of mediums, including bronze sculptures, oil and watercolor paintings. Adults $8, seniors 60+ & children 3-12, $7, children under 3, free with paid adult admission. 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. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

Through May 21 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History takes you to the beautiful paradise of Hawaii in the exhibition “Lost in Paradise: Hawaii’s Plants at Risk.” Hawaii is a land of flowers with a unique and fascinating flora that is rapidly disappearing. Close to 50 percent of the native plants in Hawaii are now considered rare and endangered or already extinct. These are the flowers that most people never see, until now. Visitors to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will have an opportunity to learn about some of these rapidly disappearing plants. Gen. Ad. $8, children & seniors $7. Hrs: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org.

Through May 28 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents the special exhibition “Sean Scully: Wall of Light.” Inspired by a trip to Mexico more than twenty years ago, the “Wall of Light” series is based on the artist’s memory of light and shadow playing on ancient Mayan ruins. Scully’s exploration of surface texture and abstract forms in these works evokes a range of emotional and narrative themes. Featuring some forty paintings and a selection of pastels and watercolors, the exhibition allows for a fresh consideration of this important artist and an appreciation for his process of developing themes over many years. Gen. Ad. $8, students with ID and seniors 60+, $4, children 12 & under, free. Free Wednesdays and the first Sunday of each month. 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.

Through May 28 When you visit the Amon Carter Museum’s exhibition “Patterns of Progress: Bird’s-Eye Views of Texas,” you will soar above the cities and towns of late nineteenth-and early twentieth-century Texas to catch a bird’s-eye view of their patchworks of streets, buildings, railroads and rivers. A large group of highly detailed and oversized prints in this special exhibition will offer a fascinating chronicle of one of the greatest periods of urban growth in Texas history. From Abilene, Alvord, and Austin to Waco and Wichita Falls, see what many of your favorite towns looked like more than 100 years ago. Free with a small admission fee for special exhibitions. Call for special exhibition prices. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.), Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through June 25 The Amon Carter Museum presents two special photographic exhibitions, “Focus on Photographs: Man Ray’s “Électricité” and “Exploring Sight: Young Photographers in the 1970s.” In “Focus on Photographs,” see ten revolutionary images created by the innovative American photographer Man Ray (1890-1976), who made cameraless photographs, or photograms, by placing objects like toasters, light bulbs and irons on a piece of photographic paper or film and then exposing the film or paper to light. Through “Exploring Sight,” look back thirty years to when an explosion of public and museum interest in artistic photography sparked experimentation among younger photographers with their craft. Admission to the permanent collection is free; call for admission prices to special exhibitions. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.), Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

1 Billy Bob’s Texas-Billy Bob's 25th Anniversary Celebration Starring Willie Nelson. Tickets $25 limited availability. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

1 The Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association hosts its annual “Spring Gallery Night” taking place in several museums, galleries, restaurants and stores around Fort Worth. Each of these locations are open to the public to help raise the awareness and understanding of art. Visit website for participating locations. 817-870-2717, www.fwada.org.

1 & 2 Join conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya, pianist Olga Kern and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra as they present “Russians First.” The works of the famous Russian composers Rimsky-Korsakov, Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich come to life at Bass Performance Hall. Tickets $13-$72. Showtimes: Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

1,7,8,14,15,26,29 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $13, VIP $11, Gen. Ad. $9.50, seniors 60+, $7.50 & children 3-12, $6. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

1-9 The Samsung/RadioShack 500 Week comes once again to Texas Motor Speedway. Hear the roar of the engines as the cars race around the track, experience the heart-pounding excitement of NASCAR and cheer with thousands of other fans as your driver crosses the finish line. Tickets $24 & up. Visit website for start times. 3545 Lone Star Circle, 817-215-8500, www.texasmotorspeedway.com.

2 The Kimbell Art Museum screens the film The Face: Jesus in Art Part I (see part II on April 23). This visually riveting program traces the dramatically different ways in which Jesus has been represented in art throughout history and around the world. Advanced computer technology and new special effects, such as digital morphing, earned this production an Emmy for cinematography. Museum auditorium. 2 p.m. Free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

3,4,5 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Boston Red Sox. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 3rd. Tickets $6-$80. Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

4 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Florida Flame, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St. 11 a.m. Tickets $10-$75. 817-698-8333 or www.FWFlyers.com.

6,7,8,9 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Detroit Tigers. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 9th. Tickets $6-$80. Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

6-9 The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra joins the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble New York Voices at Bass Performance Hall. Renowned for its excellence in jazz, New York Voices also includes Brazilian, R&B, classical, swing and pop influences in this hip show. Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts. Tickets $23-$72. Showtimes: Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

7 The first Friday of each month, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and Café Modern team up to bring you live music and cocktails. Bring your friends to enjoy diverse live performances, cocktail selections, and the opportunity to dine in Café Modern by night. This month enjoy the sounds of The Myles and James Jazz Quintet along with the taste of the featured cocktail, The Mona Lisa Smile. See website for menu options and prices. 5-8 p.m. A docent-led, 20-minute focus tour of the galleries is available at 6:30 p.m. For reservations, call 817-840-2157. 3200 Darnell St., www.themodern.org.

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

7 The Kimbell Art Museum holds evening lectures presented by distinguished guest speakers addressing a range of topics on the appreciation and interpretation of art. This night, hear Elizabeth Prelinger, Keyser Family Professor of Art History, Georgetown University, Washington, speak on Mystery, Mastery, and Meaning: The Symbolist Art of Edvard Munch. Free. 6 p.m. Seating is limited. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

7,8 NASCAR roars into North Texas and takes Sundance Square by storm with Chevy Thunder. The free family festival hits the bricks of downtown with free concerts, interactive games and Team Chevy NASCAR Driver appearances. The two-day event celebrates the NASCAR action at Texas Motor Speedway (see additional entry on April 1-9). Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sundance Square in Downtown Fort Worth, 817-255-5700, www.chevythunderdays.com.

8 Billy Bob’s Texas-Blake Shelton. Tickets $10 & $20. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

9 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Albuquerque Thunderbirds, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St. 3 p.m. Tickets $10-$75. 817-698-8333 or www.FWFlyers.com.

9-June 25 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents the exhibition “Chuck Close Prints: Process and Collaboration,” a compilation survey of the full extent of Chuck Close’s long involvement with the varied forms and processes of printmaking. This exhibition highlights the creative processes and technical collaborations between the artist and master printers. Featuring works from 1972 to 2002, "Chuck Close Prints” illustrates the artist’s range of invention and demonstrates how Close has consistently but variously challenged the accepted boundaries of the printmaking tradition. Gen. Ad. $8, students with an ID and seniors 60+, $4, children 12 and under, free. Free every Wednesday 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. Closed Mondays. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

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

15 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.StockyardsRodeo.com.

15 Billy Bob’s Texas-Kevin Fowler. Tickets $9 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

18-23 Casa Manaña’s Broadway at the Bass series brings Hairspray to Bass Performance Hall. Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical-comedy phenomenon takes you back to 1962 Baltimore as 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. This mega-hit is piled bouffant-high with laughter and romance and enough deliriously tuneful new songs to fill a nonstop platter-party. It’s the winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. This show is suitable for all audiences. Tickets $30-$85. Showtimes: Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 & 8 p.m.; and Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.casamanana.org.

20-23 Fort Worth celebrates its 21st annual Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival. Main Street hosts tens of thousands of people annually during this four-day visual arts, entertainment and cultural event. It 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. 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. in downtown Fort Worth, 817-336-2787, www.msfawf.org.

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

21,22,23 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Texas High School Rodeo Finals. 8 p.m. Advance ticket prices: Box seats $11, Gen. Ad. $7.50, seniors 60+, $5.50 & children 3-12, $4. Tickets purchased during event are $2 more per ticket. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

21,22,23 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 23rd. Tickets $6-$80. Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

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

23 The Kimbell Art Museum screens the film The Face: Jesus in Art Part II (see part I on April 2). This visually riveting program traces the dramatically different ways in which Jesus has been represented in art throughout history and around the world. Advanced computer technology and new special effects, such as digital morphing, earned this production an Emmy for cinematography. Museum auditorium. 2 p.m. Free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

24,25,26 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Oakland Athletics. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 26th. Tickets $6-$80. Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

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

28-29 The Stockyards National Historic District will transform into an authentic representation of Texas frontier life for the 6th annual Texas Frontier Forts Muster. This free, two-day heritage event features unique forts-era activities, the Quanah Parker Comanche Pow Wow and Cowboy Mounted Shooting competition, among other events. For a detailed event schedule of the Texas Frontier Forts Muster contact the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau, 817-336-8791 or 800-433-5747. 121 E. Exchange Ave., www.fortworth.com.

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

Coming May 15-21 The 2006 Bank of America Colonial tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. This will be the 60th anniversary of the prestigious Tour event, which draws top players from all over the world. Defending champion Kenny Perry 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.bankofamericacolonial.com.

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