KEY Magazine Fort Worth

MAY 2003

Ongoing Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers & along waterways of the 109-acre park. An exhibition greenhouse and gift shop are two detours in the journey. The main gardens are free & open daily from 8 a.m. until sunset. A small fee is required for the 7.5 acre Japanese garden, daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m., & the Conservatory, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun. 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

Ongoing Tarantula Train Excursions. Puffy, an 1896 Steam Engine #2248, pulls the train's period coaches several times weekly on its Grapevine to Ft. Worth Stockyards run and a modern diesel engine makes remaining trips. Schedules are: Grapevine, TX to the Ft. Worth Stockyards: leaves Grapevine Wed.-Sat. at 10 a.m. to arrive in the Stockyards about 11:30 a.m. returning to Grapevine about 4 p.m.; Sun. departs at 1 p.m. & arrives in the Stockyards around 2:30 p.m. Reboard at 5 p. m. & arrive back in Grapevine about 6:30 p.m. An hour-long ride between the Fort Worth Stockyards & 8th Ave. is Wed.-Sun. at 1 p.m. & Sun. 3:30 p.m. $20 (1-way, $14), Seniors 55+ $18 (1-way $12), & children 3-12, $10 (1-way, $7). From the Stockyards to 8th Ave., Gen. Ad. $10, seniors $9 & Children $6. Plan to be at the station 1 hr. before departure. Depots are located in Grapevine, TX, 707 S. Main St., 817 410-3123 & Ft. Worth Stockyards Station, 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625 7245, www.tarantulatrain.com.

Ongoing The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame houses over 2,000 artifacts and information about more than 400 remarkable women. The $21 million, 33,000 square foot museum honors women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. Hrs. Tue. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen Ad. $6, Seniors & Youths 6-18, $4, Wed.-half price. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

Ongoing Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art in Sundance Square exhibits 60 master works by famed artists Frederic Remington & Charles Russell. Russell's work was inspired by nostalgia for history and Native American culture. Remington admired American cowboys and painted an impressionist's view of their lives. Tue. & Wed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. & Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m-8 p.m. & Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m., free. 309 Main St., 817-332-6554, www.sidrmuseum.org.

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

Ongoing Glen Rose, TX-Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. A unique wildlife refuge situated in the sprawling Texas hill country. Features guided tours, camping, and wild life studies. US 67, 3 miles west of Glen Rose, off County Rd. 2008. Hrs. 9 a.m. until two hrs. before sunset. Open daily except major holidays. Gen. Ad. $16.95, Seniors $12.95, Children age 3-11, $10.95, under age 3, free. 254 897-2960 or www.fossilrim.org.

Ongoing The Ft. Worth Zoo, home to over 5,000 native and exotic animals and a world famous reptile collection, is rated one of America's top zoos by Family Life magazine, the Los Angeles Times & USA Today, and in the south by Southern Living Reader's Choice Awards. Texas Wild!, an 8-acre, $45 million addition, allows guests to visit more than 300 creatures and 6 regions of the Lone Star State in hours. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's when hrs. are noon-4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $9.50, Seniors 65+, $5.50, children 3-12, $6, & toddlers 2 & under, free. The zoo recently became a haven for 11 black-tailed prairie dogs rescued from a waste water disposal farm in Lubbock, TX. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild! Parking $5. 1/2 price tickets on Wed. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817 871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing Arlington, TX- Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, at the Ballpark in Arlington, features baseball uniforms, balls, playing cards and photographs depicting the history of the sport. The Learning Center for children features interactive exhibits on baseball and how the sport is related to fields such as science, math, history, geography and communications. Tours of The Ballpark are available. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5842.

Ongoing Grapevine's Palace Theatre-Yellow Rose Productions presents Grapevine Opry, Country Music Showcase, Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $12, children, $8. Senior & group discounts. 300 S. Main St., 817-481-8733.

Ongoing Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive, twice daily, weather permitting and it's not a major holiday, herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive 15 to 17 steers down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Bldg. or across the street near the Stockyards Visitor's Center. Watching the herd is free. Along E. Exchange Ave., 817-336-4373.

Ongoing Fort Worth's history is housed in the 94-year-old Fire Station No. 1 building located in the City Center Complex. The Fort Worth Museum of Science & History exhibit traces Fort Worth's development from its beginning as a frontier outpost through its rowdy youth as a cattle town to the present. Features graphics, historical artifacts, photographs and documents, reproduced paintings and original posters. Hrs. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free. Corner of 2nd & Commerce Sts., 817-255-9408.

Ongoing Granbury, TX-"Granbury Live" performs nostalgia Concerts in an art deco theatre on the Historic Square in Granbury. The show features live theatrical entertainment with music from the 1950s and early ‘60s—the golden age of rock-'n-roll. Granbury Square, 817-573-0303 or www.granburylive.com.

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

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

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

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

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

May-June 8 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents "Philip Guston Retrospective." Curated by the Modern's Chief Curator, Michael Auping, this is the most comprehensive survey of Guston's work to date. The exhibition showcases more than 100 works, spanning the 1930s to Guston's death in 1980. Included are rarely seen drawings and paintings from the artist's estate and the private collection of his daughter, Musa. A book accompanying the exhibition is available. Tue. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed.,Thu. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $10, Seniors & Students $8; children 13 & under, free. The Permanent Collection is free. Docent-led public tours offered Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. Free. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215 or www.themodern.org.

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

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

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

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

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

1 Bass Performance Hall- Performing Arts Fort Worth presents "An Evening with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones," a genre-bending mix of bluegrass, jazz, and pop influences that has garnered acclaim, awards, and audiences. 8 p.m., $25.50-$48, 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000.

1-11 Grapevine TX, Runway Theatre presents Faith County, Mark Landon Smith's country-fried comedy. Thu.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., $10-$12. 215 N. Dooley Street, 817-488-4842 or www.runwaytheatre.com.

1-22 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's Omni Theater screens Horses: The Story of Equus. Once nearing extinction, 60 million horses now roam the earth. The film includes staged scenes and actual footage of horses in the wild. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors 60+, $6 & children, 3-12, $5. For show times, call 817-255-9300. 1501 Montgomery St.

1-25 Kimbell Art Museum presents the first major exhibition in the US in more than 40 years of the early modern painter Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920), titled "Modigliani and the Artists of Montparnasse." Sixty paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by Modigliani as well as 22 works by his contemporaries who lived and worked in the Montparnasse area of Paris, are featured. Works from museums and private collectors across America, Europe, and Japan make up the exhibition, many never before seen in the US . Curator is Dr. Kenneth Wayne of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York. An illustrated catalogue is available in the Museum Shop. Gen. Ad. $10; Seniors, & students with ID, $8, and children, 6-11, accompanied by an adult, $6. Optional Acoustiguide Audio Tour, $4. Group rates at 817-332-8451, ext. 229. Half-price tickets on Tuesdays. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.

1-25 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House's (restored from 1886) cast performs The Sound of Music. Heatherton Hardy returns to the Opera House in the role of Maria, the young postulant who proves too high-spirited for religious life, and is sent to be governess for the seven lively children of the stern, widowed Capt. von Trapp. This final collaboration of Rodgers & Hammerstein produced many memorable hits. Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m., $16 to $19. On the Square. 866-572-0881 or 817-573-9191.

1,15,29 Amon Carter Museum's Thursday Film Series screens John Ford's cavalry trilogy in conjunction with the "Remington and Russell Permanent Collection." May 1 see Wagonmaster starring Ben Johnson, Harry Carey, Jr., Joanne Dru and Ward Bond. Two drifters sign on to take a group of Mormons to Utah's San Juan Valley. May 15 The Searchers starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Natalie Wood and the ubiquitous Mr. Bond. This is deemed by many film professionals as the best of the genre. May 29 features Rio Grande starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Ben Johnson and Harry Carey Jr. Wayne goes to the Rio Grande to fight a warring Indian tribe and finds his long lost son and his estranged wife. 5:30 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

2 Billy Bob's Texas-John Conlee, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $10.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

2 Bass Performance Hall- Performing Arts Fort Worth presents Merle Haggard who performs folk, pop, jazz and blues traditions in his soul-baring delivery. 8 p.m., $28-$53, 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000.

2-4 Trinity Park-Mayfest. This annual event celebrates activities for children and heightens community spirit by raising funds for Fort Worth parks, the river belt and outdoor recreation areas along with other community beneficiaries. Plan to take the whole family and spend the day or weekend! Check out the entertainment on 6 different stages. Enjoy carnival-like food. Ride the miniature train around the park. Activities for all ages. Just north of I-30 on University Dr. Free parking within walking distance or shuttle buses provide access to overflow parking, 817-332-1055.

2,3,4 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth's Magnolia at the Modern presents Michael Moore's Academy Award winning Bowling for Columbine. The documentary explores the issue of gun control with Moore's trademark comedic tone. Rated R; runs 120 minutes. Fri. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $7.50 Tickets are available 2 hrs. before shows begin. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215.

2,3,9,10,16,17 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $12.50, VIP $10.50, Gen. Ad. $9, Seniors 60+, $7.50 & children 3-12, $5.50. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

3 Arlington, TX-River Legacy Foundation presents 14th annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. This annual fund raiser showcases the talents of amateur boat builders as they race against each other in crafts designed and built entirely out of cardboard. Site features a children's area with arts & crafts, a bounce house and wading pool, a whale sail for prizes, vendor booths and live entertainment. 9:30 a.m., Gen. Ad. $5, children 2 and under, free. Hurricane Harbor, 1800 E. Lamar Blvd., 817-860-2381.

3 Bass Performance Hall-Comedian, Mike Epps. 7 p.m. & 10:30 p.m., $31-$56, 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000.

3 Billy Bob's Texas-Charlie Daniels Band, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $22.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

3 Grand Prairie, TX-Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Entertainment highlighting the Latino culture. Including an art contest and festive performances throughout the day by students of Grand Prairie schools, food vendors, and arts and crafts booths at Grand Prairie City Hall, 972-642-7625 or 642-2787.

3 Waxahachie, TX- Waxahachie Symphony Association presents the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m., Fine Arts Center, Waxahachie High School, 972-938-8965.

4-Sept. 14 Kimbell Art Museum's new exhibition is "The Quest for Immorality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt." "Quest" curator is Betsy M. Bryan of The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. The exhibition contains over 100 of Egypt's finest treasures including sculptures, jewelry, and other funerary art from Egypt's golden age, including an ancient painted model of a royal barge that carried pharaohs along the Nile, a gold mask from the royal tombs at Tanis, and a full-scale, walk-in reconstruction of the 15th century B.C. burial Chamber of pharaoh Thutmose III. An illustrated, 240 page catalogue co-published by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and Prestel, and co-edited by Hornung & Bryan, is available in the Museum Shop. Gen. Ad. $10, Seniors 60+ & Students with an I.D., $8, children 6-11, $6, & children under

6, free. Group rates at 817-332-8451, ext. 229. Half-price tickets on Tuesdays. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.

6 Bass Performance Hall hosts Ballet Arlington as the cast performs Paul Mejia's Romeo and Juliet, George Balanchine's Allegro Brilliante, and Marius Petipa's Grand Pas Don Quixote. 8 p.m., 525 Commerce. Call 817-665-6000 or 817-465-4644 or visit www.balletarlington.org.

6,7,8 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Toronto Blue Jays, 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m on 8th. $5-$75, Parking $8, 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

7-10 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball home opener vs. the Coastal Bend Aviators. Baseball fans have the opportunity to watch the opener of the 2003 season at the newly renovated ballpark in Fort Worth. Treats for fans include magnetic schedules, 115th Anniversary commemorative cups and a fireworks display after the game. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $4-$9, Parking $2-$3, 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

8-28 Arlington, TX-Theatre Arlington's cast performs Art by Yasmina Reza. This modern play about three men who are friends raise questions about the issues of trust, friendship, greed and self-discovery. Rated R. Thu. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $14-$16. 305 W. Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

9 Billy Bob's Texas-Cooder Graw, 10:30 p.m., all Gen. Ad. $8.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

9,10,11 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Cleveland Indians, 7:05 p.m., 2:05 p.m on 11th. $5-$75, Parking $8, 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com

10 Billy Bob's Texas-Daryl Worley, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

10 Bass Performance Hall- Performing Arts Fort Worth & Strut Productions presents "1964-The Tribute." This production consistently wows audiences with its uncanny celebration of the legendary Beatles. 8 p.m., $18-$33, 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000.

11 Mother's Day

11 Grapevine, TX-Mother's Day Out Train-Take Mom for a special ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Journey from Grapevine Cotton Belt Depot to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards and back. Moms receive special recognition and treats on board. 3:30 p.m. $20 (1-way, $14), Seniors 55+, $18 (1-way $12), & children 3-12, $10 (1-way, $7). Plan to be at the station 1 hr. before departure. 707 S. Main St., 817 410-3123 817-625 7245, www.tarantulatrain.com.

11 Bass Performance Hall- Performing Arts Fort Worth presents famed comedian, Bill Cosby. 3 p.m. & 6 p.m., $33-$63, 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000.

14 Bass Performance Hall- Fort Worth Symphony Association presents The Philadelphia Orchestra. Wolfgang Sawallisch, conducts. One of the world's leading orchestras for 102 years. 7 p.m., $40-$65, 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000 or www.fwsymphony.org.

15-18 Bass Performance Hall- Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents the concert, "Tango Tango!" Featuring Horacio Romo who performs on the bandoneon, a 72-key instrument similar to an accordion. Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conducts. Thu.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $51-$71, 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000 or www.fwsymphony.org.

16 Billy Bob's Texas-Gary Stewart, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $12.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

16-June 8 Jubilee Theatre's cast performs A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. Over 40 years have elapsed since Walter Lee Younger's moving struggle to make it to the top against unreasonable bias was staged. Despite some success in the lives of black Americans, this is still a relevant story today. $8-25, Fri. & Sat. 8:15 p.m. & Sat. & Sun. 3:15 p.m., 506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

16-18 National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame features a special quilting display In conjunction with "Quiltfest," the annual Trinity Valley Quilters' Guild Quilt Show at the Amon Carter Exhibits Hall. A combo ticket is available to attend Quiltfest, with over 400 quilts on display, and the Cowgirl Museum. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net or go to www.tvqg.org for information.

16-18 Grapevine, TX-19th Annual Main Street Days. A family festival celebrating Grapevine's agricultural and railroad heritage. This year's festival features Grapevine's first Festival Exchange. Come see "Miss Foley" a 28-ft. shrimp boat along with an entourage of oyster shuckers, net makers, boat builders, storytellers, gospel choir, and Winston Groom representing Foley, Alabama's cultural heritage. Enjoy arts and crafts, street dances and exciting rides on the midway and on the Tarantula Steam Train. Five non-stop stages feature entertainment from classic rock to country bands. Enjoy festival food, beverages and Texas wine. See the settlers' camp, the Heritage Gunfighters, and American Indian drum and dancing performances. Along Main Street. 817-410-3185, 1-800-457-6338, or www.grapevinetexasusa.com.

17 Billy Bob's Texas-Kevin Fowler / Eleven Hundred Springs, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $10.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

17 Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Herb Festival. Learn all about herbs and shop for fresh favorites.10 a.m.-4 p.m. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

17-Aug. 17 Arlington, TX-Hurricane Harbor. Gen. Ad. $28.99; Seniors 55+, & children under 4 ft. tall, $18.99; Children 2 and under, free. Parking $7. 1800 E. Lamar Blvd., 817-265-3356 or www.sixflags.com.

17-Sept. 7 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History presents "Risk." This interactive exhibit invites visitors to take chances while examining risk, probability, and the choices we make in life. Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sun. noon-5:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors $6, and children 3-12, $5. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300 or www.fortworthmuseum.org.

18-June 15 Arlington Museum of Art presents "A Sense of Place" exhibition featuring art by Daniel Blagg, Gregory Horndeski, Guy Hundere, Suzanne Paquette, Sherry Owens, Lordy Rodriguez, and Ann Stautberg. Free. 201 W. Main St., 817-275-4600.

19-21 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Shreveport Sports, 7:05 p.m., at the newly renovated ballpark. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. $4-$9, Parking $2-$3, 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com

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

20 National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame presents "Georgia O'Keeffe: Portrait of an American Legend." Jenna Worthen studied the life of Georgia O'Keeffe and presents her ideas on the artist in this one-woman show. 6:30 p.m. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

20,21,22 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m on 22nd. $5-$75, Parking $8, 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

20-25 Bass Performance Hall-Casa Mañana brings the Broadway Musical Saturday Night Fever to the Bass stage with its hits "Stayin' Alive," "If I Can't Have You," "What Kind of Fool," and "How Deep Is Your Love?". Tue.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 1 & 6 p.m. 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000.

23 Billy Bob's Texas-Joe Nichols, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

23 & 24 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs.the Alexandria Aces. Baseball fans have the opportunity to receive a Bobby Bragan bobblehead doll. A lottery system will be used to distribute 1,500 Bobby Bragan bobblehead dolls. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $4-$9, Parking $2-$3, 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

23,24,25 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Baltimore Orioles, 7:05 p.m., 2:05 p.m on 25th. $5-$75, Parking $8, 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

23-June 29 Stage West-Allied Theatre Group presents Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw. One of the greatest writers of the English language at his sparkling best with his phonetician, Henry Higgins, and his apt pupil, Eliza Doolittle. Thu. 7:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $20-$24, Student and Senior discounts available. 3055 S. University Drive 817-784-9378.

23-Sept. 4 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History's Omni Theater screens Top Speed. Using a combination of innovative LF cinematography, special effects, and computer-animated imagery, Top Speed is a dynamic montage of awe-inspiring individual performances and new technologies that graphically illustrate the science of speed. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors & children, $5. For show times go to www.fortworthmuseum.org or call 817-255-9300. 1501 Montgomery St.

24 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History presents the "Children Like Me" exhibition celebrating children from around the world in this multicultural traveling exhibit. Based on the book of the same name, the exhibit showcases the unique diversity of the world's children while exploring the common bonds they share. Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sun. noon-5:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors $6, and children 3-12, $5. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300 or www.fortworthmuseum.org.

24 Billy Bob's Texas-Honky Tonk Tailgate Party-with Wade Hayes, Rhett Akins, Chad Brock & Daryle Singletary, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

25 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts Roy Cooper's Victory for Val Roping Match. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $20, Gen. Ad. $12.50 & children 3-12, $7.50. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

25 Kimbell Art Museum screens Egypt-Beyond the Pyramids: Mansion of the Spirits; running time 50 min., and Egypt-Beyond the Pyramids: The Great Pharaoh and His Lost Children; running time 50 min. Recent archaeological findings shed new light on the Egyptian belief system, daily life, artwork, and major monuments of the ancient civilization. In conjunction with the exhibition "The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt." 2 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451.

25 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Alexandria Aces, 2:05 p.m., at the newly renovated ballpark. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. $4-$9, Parking $2-$3, 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

26 Memorial Day

29,30,31 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts the North Texas High School Rodeo Finals. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $12.50, VIP $10.50, Gen. Ad. $9, Seniors 60+ $7.50 & children 3-12, $5.50. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

29-June 1 Grapevine, TX-IronFest. Head to the Grapevine Heritage Center and see plenty of hot iron being bent when 300 members of the Artist-Blacksmiths Association of America presents their second regional IronFest in Grapevine. Members will give demonstrations, teach classes, trade equipment, conduct an auction and more. 817-410-3185, 1-800-457-6338, or www.grapevinetexasusa.com.

30 Billy Bob's Texas-Roger Creager, all Gen. Ad. $8.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

30-June 29 Granbury, TX-Granbury Opera House presents Annie Get Your Gun with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin. Herbert and Dorothy Fields wrote the book. When Col. Buffalo Bill discovers Annie Oakley, he persuades the sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It takes just one glance for her to fall head over heels for the dashing shooting-ace, Frank Butler, who headlines the show. Berlin hits include "You Can't Get A Man With A Gun," "There's No Business Like show Business," "The Girl That I Marry," "I Got the Sun in the Morning," and "An Old Fashioned Wedding." Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m., $21 to $26. On the Square. 866-572-0881 or 817-573-9191.

31 Billy Bob's Texas-John Anderson, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

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