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Word from the CVBs April Brings Cars, Culture, and Concerts to Fort Worth
This April, live life in the fast lane and express your creative side in Fort Worth! The City of Cowboys and Culture offers up unique special events that are not to be missed. If you feel the need for speed, Fort Worth is the place to be! April 3-6, Texas Motor Speedway hosts the Samsung 500. From Aaron’s Fandango and Dallas Morning News Qualifying Day on April 3 and 4, O’Reilly 300 on April 5, and the Samsung 500 on April 6, race weekend has an exciting lineup of activities for the whole family. This heart-racing event is always a fan favorite. For more information, visit www.texasmotorspeedway.com. Experience one of the best street art festivals in the nation April 17-20 with the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival. Celebrating its 23rd year, the festival hosts tens of thousands of visitors annually. MAIN ST. showcases a nationally recognized fine art and fine craft juried art fair, savory food, live concerts, performance artists, and street performers all in the beautiful downtown entertainment district, Sundance Square. For more information, visit www.mainstreetartsfest.org. For an exciting musical experience, visit Rose Marine Theatre for a spring concert with live music by the Latin Grammy award-winning Joel Guzman and Sarah Fox. It’ll be sure to move you, both body and soul. For tickets and more information, visit www.rosemarinetheatre.com. On April 24, Bass Performance Hall presents “An Evening With Tony Bennett.” A legend since the 1950s, Bennett’s name, and music have become national and international treasures. For future information, visit www.basshall.com For other information, visit www.fortworth.com, call 800-433-5747, or stop by one of our Visitor Information Centers. The Return of the “Retired” Ranger The Texas Rangers are gearing up for a season like no other, and with the return of fan favorite Nolan Ryan as the team President, the sky is the limit. Watch it become explosive with celebratory fireworks after every homerun at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington! Opening Day is April 8 at 1:30 p.m., so come join the celebration with an ice cold one and the four food groups: relish, hotdogs, ketchup and mustard! For more information go to www.arlington.org and click on the Texas Rangers baseball link. It’s time for a fiesta at Six Flags Over Texas! Come enjoy a weekend of traditional Latino music, dancing, arts and crafts during Festival Latino at the park April 12 and 13! Every stage at Six Flags Over Texas comes alive with music and dancing from a diverse selection of performers. For park hours visit www.sixflags.com. The 2008 Fun Central Official Visitors Guides have arrived. Call 817-461-3888 or 1-800-342-4305 to request one today. The Excitement is Building in FUN Central, Arlington, Texas with the new Texas Rangers Baseball vacation packages, now available for a sizzlin’ summer vacation. These packages are jam-packed with events, games, and all around FUN! Look no further, Arlington knows Where the Men Are. Or choose from a variety of other options: Six Flags Family Getaways, Where the Men Are. (Girlfriend Getaways) and Shopping Getaways. Go to www.arlington.org and click on the green ‘FUN’tastic icon, or call 1-866-656-FUNN to plan your most thrilling vacation yet! Celebrate Grapevine’s 16th Annual New Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail Make plans to attend Grapevine’s 16th Annual New Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail April 18 and 19, presented by Park Place Motorcars Bedford. Fun-filled activities will pack the entire weekend. There’s nothing like good jazz, fine wine, and a trip back in time. The one-of-a-kind wine tasting experience begins on the New Vintage Jazz Wine Train. The Jazz Wine Train will run two evenings– April 18 and 19 at the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, from Grapevine’s historic Cotton Belt Depot, 705 S. Main Street. The excursion features Texas wines, delectable foods, and live jazz ensembles. Departure on both evenings is 7 p.m. Tickets are $55 per person and space is limited. Saturday, April 19, the day begins at Delaney Vineyards as hundreds of wine enthusiasts gather to take part in Blessing the Vines and New Vintage Wines, a centuries-old European ceremony to ensure robust vines and savory grapes. After a colorful procession through the largest vineyard in North Texas, complimentary wine tasting, complete with engaging presentations by winemakers and live entertainment, will take place. The New Vintage Wine Trail is at noon, and offers a memorable journey to visit the wine tasting rooms of Grapevine. Complimentary shuttle service is available to all of the tasting rooms, which include: Cross Timbers Winery and Tasting Room, Delaney Vineyards and Winery, La Bodega Winery & Tasting Room, Farina’s Winery, D’Vine Wine and Tasting Room, Homestead Winery & Tasting Room, La Buena Vida Vineyards, and Su Vino Winery and Tasting Room. Each winery features musical entertainment, extraordinary food, and interaction with the winemakers and proprietors who make it all happen. Passports, that include four one-ounce wine tastings at each winery, are $45 per person. For Jazz Wine Train tickets and/or New Vintage Wine Trail Passports, please call 817-410-3185 or visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com. Spring Get Away in Granbury
Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth and a fun time of year to break out of the doldrums of winter and get away for the weekend. Granbury is the perfect weekend spot with fun stuff to do for the whole family. It doesn’t cost an arm and leg in gas either – located just 35 miles southwest of Fort Worth – less than a tank away! New for this year, Granbury offers the latest addition to its entertainme nt venues, the Starfire Music Theatre. Fun family entertainment in the form of a variety show with entertainers performing music from the 40s, 50s and more, and Waylon & Willie as well as comedy for the whole family. The theater is located just one mile north of the town square on Highway 51 and has scheduled performances for Friday and Saturday nights. Johnny Cash returns to the Granbury Opera House again this year on April 11 and 12 and April 18 and 19. This amazing show featuring the leading Johnny Cash tribute artist, Dan Whyms, sold out last year to rave reviews. The new season brings exciting new shows to the Granbury Live Theater as well as Granbury Live Presents beginning April 4. The new show features the Granbury Live core band and various guest entertainers, performing Friday evening, with matinee and evening performances on Saturday. Visitors can enjoy springtime on Lake Granbury aboard the Granbury Riverboat. Scenic brunch or evening dinner cruises as well as the popular Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises are fun and enjoyable for the entire family. Popcorn, cokes, hotdogs, and movies by the carload are always a treat at the Brazos Drive In. Year round, first run movies for the whole family are screened every Friday and Saturday night. So plan your get away today – call the Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau for additional information on bed and breakfast inns, hotels, attractions or upcoming on events at 1-800-950-2212 or check us out at www.granburytx.com. New at Fossil Rim this Spring
Now you can enhance your visit to Fossil Rim with educational materials! The exciting new Wild Animal Card Deck features animals, such as cheetah, giraffe, and rhinoceros, which you will see on the beautiful Scenic Wildlife Drive. Each card has a photo of an animal with fascinating facts about where the animal lives, what they eat, how long they live, and much more. Best of all, you can play several games with this card deck, including “Guess My Animal” and “Concentration.” A great way to learn more about Fossil Rim’s animals both during your visit and after your trip! Coming soon will be a Wildflower, Grass, and Tree Photo Guide. Ever wonder what that beautiful pink flower or that tall tree is called? Or maybe you’d like to know what plant was once used to treat rattlesnake bites and which one was made into cough drops? With this easy-to-use guide, you can identify the native plants seen at Fossil Rim. Take your book home to investigate the plants right in your own backyard. Another wonderful way to learn more about the animals at Fossil Rim and expand your self-guided tour experience is to purchase the Audio Tour CD and Animal Photo Guide. You can listen and follow along, learning fun and interesting information about the animals as you see them. Visit the Nature Store or the Visitor Center to purchase these exciting educational products. While in Glen Rose be sure and visit Dinosaur Valley State Park, Dinosaur World and our quaint historic downtown square. Glen Rose also offers a number of lodging opportunities from quaint cabins to luxurious bed & breakfasts. There are also a number of hotels available and more 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 Arts & Jazz Festival is Coming! Slide into spring on April 25, 26 & 27 by attending the annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival. Great music, good food, beautiful art and many activities are planned for the whole family in Denton, Texas, where FUN IS THE THING and JAZZ IS KING! The Denton Quakertown Park, on 20 acres in the heart of downtown, provides the perfect setting for the 2-day event that is FREE to the public. The Denton Festival Foundation, Inc., in cooperation with the City of Denton and the Dallas/Fort Worth American Federation of Musicians, produces the festival with support from individual and corporate sponsorships. Over 2,200 musicians, artists and performers attract over 200,000 annually to enjoy the culturally diverse music and art. HEADLINERS: The Neville Brothers, Fri. April 25 at 9pm on the Jazz Stage. Delbert McClinton, Sat. April 26 at 9pm on the Jazz Stage. Brave Combo, Sun. April 27 at 7pm on the Jazz Stage. Move to the beat at one of 6 stages with jazz, blues and cross-cultural music. Get in the groove and buy a special piece of art from 175 juried artists and crafters. The 12 and under set can mold, draw, sculpt and create at the Children's Art Tent. Treat yourself to delicious offerings at one of 5 food courts and don't miss the games and activities for the young and young at heart. Get inspired with festival rhythms around every corner. Come and visit the music capital of North Texas. Join in the pride and celebration of our music and arts tradition, all showcased for a weekend of enjoyment for the whole family. GRAND PRAIRIE APRIL 2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 1-30 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 972.263.7223. April 1-30 Annual Crappie Marathon, Grand Prairie. An entry fee of $10 must be paid before you begin fishing but is good for the whole marathon. All fish must be caught at Joe Pool Lake, and the live fish weighed in at the Marina. Prizes are awarded per day, per week and per month for the largest fish caught. Call 817.640.4200. April 1 Taste of Chaos with Avenged Sevenfold, Atreyu, Bullet for My Valentine, Blessthefall, Idiot Pilot, 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. April 4 Angie Stone, 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. April 4 April Concert in the Park, Turner Park, Grand Prairie. Free concert series featuring a jazz & blues band beginning at 7 p.m. for the entire family at Turner Park Gazebo. Call Grand Prairie Arts Council at 972.642.2787 or 972.237.8100. April 5 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. April 10 Ray Romano and Grad Gilbert, 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. April 10-July 27 Premier Thoroughbred Season, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Experience world-class live Thoroughbred horse racing at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Thursday through Sunday. Thurs. - Fri. first race at 6:35 p.m. Sat. & Sun. first race at 1:35 p.m. Simulcast racing continues year-round at the Post Time Pavilion. Post Time Pavilion Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Post Time Pavilion Prices (non-live racing days): Admission - $3, General Parking - $2. Valet Parking - $9. Lone Star Park prices (live racing days): General Admission - $3, General Parking - $2. Valet Parking - $9. Call: 972.263.7223 Fax 972.262.5622 April 11 Gary Allen, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Lone Star Park features Gary Allen, a MCA recording artist with his single "Watching Airplanes" currently number 7 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, following the final live race on opening weekend. General admission tickets, $3, are available before 9:00 p.m. After 9 p.m. they increase to $15. Call 972.263.7223 or lonestarpark.com. April 11 April Concert in the Park, Turner Park, Grand Prairie. Free concert series featuring "Glenn Dorsey Music" beginning at 7 p.m. for the entire family at Turner Park Gazebo. Call Grand Prairie Arts Council at 972.642.2787 or 972.237.8100. April 12 Miranda Lambert, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Lone Star Park features Miranda Lambert, a 2003 finalist of the TV show, Nashville Star, following the final live race on opening weekend. Opening for Lambert will be Johnny Cooper General admission tickets, $3, are available before 5:00 p.m. After 5 p.m. they increase to $15. Call 972.263.7223 or lonestarpark.com. April 12 33rd Annual Prairie Dog Chili Cookoff & World Championship Pickled Quail Egg Eating Contest, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Traders Village hosts this cookoff that features showmanship, entertainment, fun, food and festivities for the whole family to have a "spicy" good time. Times: 8 a.m. to dusk. Cost: $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331. April 15 Gigantour With Megadeath, 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. April 18 Lord of the Dance, 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. April 18 April Concert in the Park, Turner Park, Grand Prairie. Free concert series featuring "The Inner City All Stars" beginning at 7 p.m. for the entire family at Turner Park Gazebo. Call Grand Prairie Arts Council at 972.642.2787 or 972.237.8100. April 20 Andre Rieu, 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. April 25 April Concert in the Park, Turner Park, Grand Prairie. Free concert series featuring "The Fugitives" beginning at 7 p.m. for the entire family at Turner Park Gazebo. Call Grand Prairie Arts Council at 972.642.2787 or 972.237.8100. April 26 Texas Mile (Gr. III) and Grand Prairie Turf Challenge, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie. Texas Mile is the $300,000 featured race of one mile for older horses. Call 972-263-RACE April 26-27 Country Music Weekend, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Open weekends 8 a.m. to dusk. Cost: $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331 April 27 Margaret Cho with Liam Sullivan and Kelly, 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. Please note: All dates, times and events are subject to change. Current
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