KEY Magazine Fort Worth

APRIL 2008

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 dawn until dusk. A small fee is required for the 7.5 acre Japanese garden, which is open daily 9 a.m.-7 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.-6 p.m. & Sun. 1-6 p.m. The Gardens Restaurant and the Treasure Tree Gift Shop are on site. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

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 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 has rated the zoo the #1 attraction in the DFW area and #19 among the “50 Overall Top-Rated Attractions in the United States.” Hrs. are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends. The Zoo is open Thanksgiving & Christmas from noon to 4 p.m. & New Year’s Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $10.50, children 3-12, $8. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild!. Parking $5. Half-price tickets on Wednesdays. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, pulled by the 109 year-old steam engine. (No service from Grapevine to Fort Worth on April 4-6, 18-19 due to special programs.) Thursdays are Vintage Diesel Days. Trips from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards are scheduled Thursdays through Sundays, departing Grapevine at 1 p.m. and arriving in the Stockyards about 2:30 p.m. The return run boards at 4:45 p.m. to arrive back in Grapevine around 6 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 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Christmas Day. Tickets for the Grapevine to Fort Worth Run are Gen. Ad. $20, seniors 55+, $18, and children $10. Tickets for the Trinity River run are Gen. Ad. $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 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.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 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.-4 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $3.50, seniors & youths 4-17, $3, children under 4, free. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln., 817-926-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.

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. Admissions 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Park closes at 5:30 p.m. Open daily except major holidays. Adults $19.95 (weekends & holidays $21.95), seniors 62+ $15.95 (weekends & holidays $18.95), ages 3-11 $12.95 (weekends & holidays $15.95), & children under 2 free. Discount most Wednesdays. 3 miles south of Glen Rose, off Hwy. 67, 254-897-2960, www.fossilrim.org.

Ongoing Arlington, TX-The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, at Rangers Ballpark 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’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 Oscar’s Mexican Restaurant in Haltom City-”The Jazz Monsters,” a 20-piece professional jazz band consisting of esteemed musicians who have taught and performed throughout the Metroplex. 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 Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted. 3408 Denton Hwy, 817-222-9020.

Thursdays Featuring Ray Sharp on the Grand Piano. Each Thursday in The Lounge, adjacent to the Four Day Weekend Theater, Ray Sharp plays his Boston Grand Piano and different top vocalists come from in and around the Metroplex to sing. Inside the Four Day Weekend Theater, 312 Houston St., 817-226-4329, www.mysp ace.com/encorelounge.

Thursdays Complimentary wine tasting every Thursday night at WineStyles. 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. 4825 Overton Ridge, Suite 304, 817-361-9463, www.winestyles.net/hulen.

Saturdays Grapevine’s Palace Theatre-Yellow Rose Productions presents the Grapevine Opry Country Music Showcase, 7:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $15, children $10. Senior & group discounts available. 300 S. Main St., 817-481-8733.

Through April 13 Stage West’s cast performs Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw. Major Barbara’s Salvation Army ideals collide with the opposite views of her father, a highly successful arms dealer. Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. $20-$24. Discounts for Seniors & Students. 821 W. Vickery, 817-784-9378.

Through April 20 Jubilee Theatre presents Crowns, by Regina Taylor. A moving and celebratory musical play where hats become a springboard for an exploration of black history and identity as seen through the eyes of a young black woman who has traveled South to stay with her grandmother after her brother is killed in Brooklyn. There is a hat for every occasion from flirting to churchgoing, funerals to baptisms. And the characters use hats to tell tales concerning everything from the etiquette of hats to their historical and contemporary social functioning. Music and dance underscore and support the narratives in this uplifting Gospel musical by Dallas native Regina Taylor. Tickets $14-$16 e xcept Fri. & Sat. night $23-$25. Thurs. & Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

Through April 27 The Amon Carter Museum presents “The Art of the American Snapshot, 1888-1978: From the Collection of Robert E. Jackson.” With the advent of George Eastman’s Kodak camera and roll film in 1888, photography became an everyday aspect of modern life. Trace the history of the snapshot in America, from the late nineteenth century up to the 1970s, in this special exhibition organized by the National Gallery of Art. Admission is free. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., and noon-5 p.m. Sun. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through April 27 Theatre Arlington’s cast performs Working. Based on Stud Terkel’s best-selling book of actual interviews – the hopes, dreams, joys and concerns of the average working American are the focus of this uniquely moving and inspiring, eye-opening musical. A celebration of the extraordinary men and women the world so often takes for granted, with a score by popular musical artists James Taylor and Stephen Schwartz (Wicked). Rated PG-13. Tickets: $20, $10 for children 11 and younger. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. 305 W. Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

Through Spring During construction of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s new facility, the Museum’s exhibits are located next door on the lower level of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. The family-friendly attractions include the KIDSPACE play area; ExploraZone “Seeing” exhibit; and Hands On Studio, inviting guests to explore, create, design, build, experiment, learn and have fun. Explore the museum free on Free Family Friday (from 3 to 7 p.m. the last Friday of each month). 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org. Hrs: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors 60+ & children 3-12, $7, under 2 free with an adult paid admission. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

Through May 11 The Amon Carter Museum presents “Intimate Modernism: Fort Worth Circle Artists in the 1940s.” A fascinating story of visual art and American modernism is embedded in the history of 1940s Fort Worth. This special exhibition features more than 100 paintings, watercolors, and prints created by a group of artists who were among the first to introduce progressive art to this region. Admission is free. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., and noon-5 p.m. Sun. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through May 18 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth features the American artist Martin Puryear exhibition organized by John Elderfield, the Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Chief Curator of Painting and Sculpture, the Museum of Modern Art, New York. The retrospective features approximately forty-five sculptures, tracking the development of Puryear’s artistic career over the last thirty years. Puryear’s Ladder for Booker T. Washington, 1996, is part of the Modern’s permanent collection and is included in this exhibition. A book accompanies the exhibition with essays by the Modern’s chief curator, Michael Auping; exhibition curator John Elderfield; and Elizabeth Reede, along with illustrations of all works in the exhibition. General admission $10; Seniors (60+) & Students with an I.D. $4, free for children 12 & under. Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 1-866-824-5566 or www.themodern.org.

Through July 27 Amon Carter Museum presents “100 Years of Autochrome.” See a selection of photographs and other materials from the Carter’s collection that together celebrate the 100th anniversary of the autochrome, the first commercially viable color photographic process. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., and noon-5 p.m. Sun. Free to public. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

1,8,15, & 22 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s Tuesday Evenings at the Modern features John Stoney April 1, Martin Puryear and Modern’s chief curator Michael Auping April 8, Kehinde Wylie April 15, and Dean Byington April 22. The works of these artist’s will be discussed. Café Modern will remain open until 7 p.m. during the Tuesday Evenings series. 7 p.m. Free admission tickets can be picked up at the Modern’s admissions desk beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesdays. 3200 Darnell St., 1-866-824-5566, www.themodern.org.

3 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts Texas Slugfest. 7:30 p.m. Ringside $100, Reserved box seats $40, Gen. Ad. $20, children 6 and under free with Gen. Ad. only. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

3 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents the 5th Annual Gala Concert of Sacred Music, at Bass Performance Hall. Tickets $15-$55. 5 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-923-1921, ext.3160, www.swbts.edu/churchmusic.

3-5 TCU Department of Theatre presents Uncommon Women & Others, by Wendy Wasserstein. The play flashes back to the 1972-1973 school year as seven seniors and one freshman try to discover themselves in the wake of second-wave feminism. Tickets $10. 5:30 p.m. Thurs. & Fri.; 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Sat. 2800 S. University Drive, 817-257-5770, www.theatre.tcu.edu.

3-6 2008 Texas Motor Speedway NASCAR Busch Series. Opening NASCAR Busch Series practice Thurs.; The Dallas Morning News Qualifying Day (Cup, Busch) Fri., tickets $25, 2:40 p.m.; Rockin’ Roundup with Big & Rich concert Fri., free with qualifying ticket; O’Reilly 300 NASCAR Busch Series race Sat., tickets $25-$70, 2 p.m.; Samsung 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sun., tickets $42-$135, 1 p.m. 3545 Lone Star Circle, 817-215-8500, www.texasmotorspeedway.com.

4 Billy Bob’s Texas-Cross Canadian Ragweed. Tickets $12 & $19. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

4-6 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents “The Celtic Fiddle with Natalie MacMaster” at Bass Performance Hall. Natalie MacMaster continues to stun crowds around the globe with her feverish fiddling and mesmerizing step dancing. She recently appeared on Good Morning America performing “Farewell to Peter,” a hauntingly beautiful tribute to the late Peter Jennings. Her live performances are renowned for their energy and rhythmic intensity. Don’t miss her debut with the FWSO! Tickets $24-$76. Showtimes 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6500, www.fwsymphony.org.

4-6 TCU’s School for Classical and Contemporary Dance presents “DanceTCU Concert” at the Scott Theatre. A weekend of original works choreographed by faculty of TCU’s School for Classical and Contemporary Dance, as well as guest artists. Admission $10. 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. 1300 Gendy St., 817-257-7615, www.dance.tcu.edu.

4-6 Disney’s High School Musical “The Ice Tour” at the Fort Worth Convention Center Arena. Tickets $18-$65. 7:30 p.m. Fri., 3:30 & 7:30 p.m. Sat., 1:30 p.m. Sun. 1201 Houston St., 972-647-5700, www.fortworthconventioncenter.com.

4-20 Grapevine, TX-Runway Theatre presents The Makeover, by Patsy Daussat. When reality TV invades her home and turns it upside down looking for a contestant for a life-changing makeover, Melanie Barnsworth unwittingly becomes reality TV’s next victim. She is middle-aged, overweight and, well, maybe she has let herself go. After her transformation, upon returning home, she begins to wonder what family, friends and the world actually think of her and how this experience has truly affected her. Rated PG. Tickets: Adults $15, Seniors 60+ and youths 18 and under $10. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. 215 N. Dooley St., 817-488-4842, www.runwaytheatre.com.

4,5,11,12,25,26 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats & VIP $20, Gen. Ad. $15, seniors 60+, $12.50 & children 3-12, $10. Free Kid Fridays for 12 and under on the 4th, 11th & 25th. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 972-726-4377, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

5 Billy Bob’s Texas-B.B. King. Tickets $20 & $40. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

5 Texas Camerata presents “Ava Pine, soprano” at The Modern Art Museum. Vocal and instrumental chamber music, including works by Monteclair, Isabella Leonardo and Telemann. Gen. Ad. $20, seniors $15, teachers $10, students $5. 2 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-7939, www.musichost.com/txcam.

6 Kimbell Art Museum’s Film Series is featuring selections celebrating the work of two of the 20th century’s greatest architects Louis I. Kahn and Frank Lloyd Wright. The 2 p.m. screening is My Architect: A Son’s Journey (2003,116 min.) 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034, www.kimbellart.org.

6 16th Annual AIDS Walk Tarrant County. The AIDS Walk Tarrant County is a family-friendly 5k fundraising walk that benefits the programs of AIDS Outreach Center of Greater Tarrant County. Walk begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. 1300 Gendy St., 817-335-1994, www.aoc.org.

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

8 TCU School of Music presents Frederica von Stade, Mezzo-Soprano, in the Ed Landreth Auditorium. TCU College of Fine Arts proudly presents one of the most beloved musical talents of our time in a concert benefiting the School of Music. Tickets $30-$75. 7:30 p.m. 2800 S. University, 817-257-6349, www.music.tcu.edu.

8 Bass Hall presents A Year with Frog and Toad. After a popular run on Broadway and three nominations for Tony Awards, A Year with Frog and Toad is now touring North America in an all new production guaranteed to delight the young and the young-at-heart. Tickets $5-$20. 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

8,9,10 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Baltimore Orioles. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 8th. $6-$125, $10-$134 on the 8th, Parking $12. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

11 Billy Bob’s Texas-10 Mile Crossing. Tickets $10. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

11 Bass Hall presents Bruce Robison in the McDavid Studio. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

11-13 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents “Beethoven! Beethoven! Beethoven!” at Bass Performance Hall. The Egmont Overture, written to accompany Goethe’s play of the same title, begins our tribute to Beethoven. Then Garrick Ohlsson, winner of the Chopin International Piano Competition, performs the powerful Fifth Piano Concerto. Symphony No. 5, one of the most innovative and influential works of the symphonic genre, completes the program. Tickets $15-$76. 7:30 p.m. Fri., 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6500, www.fwsymphony.org.

11,12,13 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. 7:05 p.m., 2:05 p.m. on the 13th. $6-$125, Parking $12. 1000 Ballpark Way, 972-726-4377, www.texasrangers.com.

12 Historic Fort Worth, Inc. SOLD! on Historic Neighborhoods. Historic Fort Worth, Inc. is sponsoring the first annual educational workshop to promote historic neighborhoods. Presentations will be held on rehabilitation strategies. The event is from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Open houses will be held after the work shop from 3-5 p.m. General admission is $5 per person, with children under 12 free. Children will enjoy an architecture-oriented children’s craft area. 1509 Pennsylvania Ave., 817-336-2344, ext.100, www.historicfortworth.org.

12 Billy Bob’s Texas-Aaron Watson/Jason Boland. Tickets $12 & $16. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

14,15 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Los Angeles Angels. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 15th. $6-$125, Parking $12. 1000 Ballpark Way, 972-726-4377, www.texasrangers.com.

15 Cliburn at the Kimbell presents pianist Ingrid Fliter. Protege of fellow Argentinean pianist Martha Argerich, Fliter made her professional orchestral debut at the age of sixteen and went on to take top prizes at both the Busoni and Chopin international piano competitions. The Los Angeles Times labeled this compelling young artist a “pianistic force of nature.” Tickets $35. 7:30 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-335-9000, www.cliburn.org.

15-20 TCU Department of Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the Hays Theatre. Tickets $10. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 2:30 & 7:30 pm. Sat. & Sun. 2800 S. University Dr., 817-257-5770, www.theatre.tcu.edu.

16 Kimbell Art Museum’s Wednesday Series is “Art in Context.” Lecturer is Nancy E. Edwards curator of European art/head of academic services, Kimbell Art Museum, whose topic is “Gossart’s Hendrik III, Count of Nassau-Breda: A Noble and His Earthly Delights.” In the Museum auditorium at 12:30 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034, www.kimbellart.org.

17-20 2008 Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival. The festival celebrates its 23rd year and annually hosts tens of thousands of people during the 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, stretching nine blocks on Main Street from the Tarrant County Courthouse to the Fort Worth Convention Center. No charge to attend festival. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 817-336-2787, www.MainStreetArtsFest.org.

18 Billy Bob’s Texas-Asleep At The Wheel. Tickets $12 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

18 Red & the Red Hots at the TCU Ballroom. Tickets $25. Beginning swing dance lesson from 7-7:30 p.m. and dance from 7:30-11:30 p.m. 3200 Lackland Rd., 817-731-8789, www.fwsds.org/TaxReliefWorkshop2008.php.

18 Bass Hall presents Geoff Muldaur & Stephen Bruton at the McDavid Studio. Tickets $30. 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

18-20 Texas Ballet Theater presents Ben Stevenson’s Dracula at Bass Performance Hall. It’s ballet to die for! Tickets $60-$84. Showtimes 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 877-828-9200, www.texasballettheater.org.

18-20 Memory Road Show at Texas Motor Speedway. Memory Road Show is the largest celebration of classic cars in Texas! Don’t miss a large variety of classic, antique, street rods and special interest cars on display at this mega event. 3545 Lone Star Circle, 817-215-8500, www.texasmotorspeedway.com.

18,19,20 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Texas High School Rodeo Association-Region III Finals. 7:30 p.m. on the 18th, 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. on the 19th, 10 a.m. on the 20th. Reserved box seats $15, Gen. Ad. $11, seniors 60+, $9.50 & children 3-12, $8. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

19 Billy Bob’s Texas-Tetley Ice Tea presents Darryl Worley & Jennifer Hansen. Tickets $10 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobs texas.com.

19 Get ready to run WILD at the 11th Annual Fort Worth Zoo Run. “Zoo Run Run” will take place along the Zoo’s main pathway and throughout the beautiful neighborhoods surrounding the Zoo. Race entry fees include a 2008 “Zoo Run Run” T-shirt, one complimentary admission pass to the Fort Worth Zoo, food, drinks and activities after the race such as the Terminix Kid’s Zone and a Zoo Wild Wonders live animal presentation. Entry fees are $25 per individual, and $30 per individual on race day. Timed 10K run at 7 a.m., timed 5K run at 8:30 a.m., and 1-mile fun run at 8 a.m. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-759-7555, www.fortworthzoo.com.

19 Joel Guzman & Sarah Fox in concert at The Rose Marine Theater. Be there for a spring concert with live music from this Latin Grammy award winning duo. As the premier Chicano accordionist and voice of the people, they are sure to move your body and soul. 8 p.m. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

20-May 25 Modern Art Museum features a FOCUS exhibition curated by Andrea Karnes for the Museum’s Director’s Council, a group that supports acquisitions at the Modern. Kehinde Wiley’s artwork is the subject of this exhibition. In this equestrian series, the artist features familiar settings but whose sitters are from South Central Los Angeles, Detroit, and Harlem. The subjects are mounted on muscular horses and brandish swords, arrows and batons, but they are dressed in jeans, hooded coats and sweatshirts, athletic jerseys, and brand-name sneakers. FOCUS viewings are open to the general public. General Admission $10, seniors and students with identification $4, for children 12 and under entry is free. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 3200 Darnell St., 1-866-824-5566, www.themodern.org.

21 Cliburn at the Bass presents Anne Sofie von Otter, mezzo-soprano. Widely regarded as one of the finest singers of our time, Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter is at the top of the preferred guest artist list of the world’s preeminent conductors, orchestras, and opera houses. Tickets $15-$90. 7:30 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 800-462-7979, www.cliburn.org.

22 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Gala with Hilary Hahn, at Bass Performance Hall. Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn is one of the most compelling artists on the international concert circuit. Renowned for her intellectual and emotional maturity, she was named “America’s Best” young classical musician by Time magazine in 2001. Don’t miss her landmark Gala performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Tickets $20-$65. 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6500, www.fwsymphony.org.

24 Bass Hall presents “An Evening with Tony Bennett.” Tickets $70-$400. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

24 Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society presents Roland Dyens at The Modern Art Museum. Tickets $35. 7:30 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-498-0363, www.fortworth.guitarsociety.org.

25 Billy Bob’s Texas-The Bois D’Arcs. Tickets $10. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

25-27 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents Wynonna at Bass Performance Hall. She can wrap a lyric around her heart and sing like a woman who has lived every line! Join Wynonna as she performs her famous, chart-topping hits plus a collection of beloved standards backed by the FWSO. Tickets $29-$80. 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6500, www.fwsymphony.org.

25,26,27 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Minnesota Twins. 7:05 p.m., 2:05 p.m. on the 27th. $6-$125, Parking $12. 1000 Ballpark Way, 972-726-4377, www.texasrangers.com.

26 Billy Bob’s Texas-Travis Tritt. Tickets $12 & $28/$30. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

29,30, May 1 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Kansas City Royals. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on May 1st. $6-$125, Parking $12. 1000 Ballpark Way, 972-726-4377, www.texasrangers.com.

29-May 5 A Great Hall Celebrates! Bass Performance Hall celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a festival. Tues. “Learning How to Fly,” spotlighting young talent from Bass Hall’s children education program, tickets $10-$75, 7 p.m.; Wed. Jack Ingram, free to the public, 8 p.m.; Thurs. Chuck Mangione and Dianne Reeves, tickets $45-$125, 8 p.m.; Sat. Liza Minnelli, tickets $75-$500, 8 p.m.; Sun. Kirk Franklin, tickets $28-$100, 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4200, www.basshall.com.

Coming May 19-25 The 2008 Crowne Plaza Invitational returns to the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. This will be the 62nd anniversary of the prestigious Tour event, which draws top players from all over the world. Defending champion Rory Sabbatini will take on all challengers for the $6.1 million purse. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For information, call 817-927-4280 or go to www.CrownePlazaInvitational.com.

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