KEY Magazine Fort Worth

MAY 2004

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 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and offers tours that take about an hour. Conservatory times are Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun. 1-6 p.m. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

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

Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions-Puffy, the 1896 Steam Engine #2248, pulls the train's period coaches several times weekly on its Grapevine to Ft. Worth Stockyards run, and a modern diesel engine travels on Wednesdays. Schedules are: Grapevine, Texas to the Ft. Worth Stockyards-leaves Grapevine Fri. & Sat. at 10 a.m. to arrive in the Stockyards about 11:30 a.m.; returns to Grapevine about 4 p.m.; Sun. departs at 1 p.m. & arrives in the Stockyards around 2:30 p.m.; boards again at 5 p.m. & arrives back in Grapevine about 6:30 p.m. An hour-long ride from the Fort Worth Stockyards and back, called the Trinity River Run, is Fri. & Sat. at 1 p.m. & Sun. at 3:30 p.m. Grapevine to the Stockyards $20 (1-way, $14), seniors 55+, $18 (1-way, $12) & children 3-12, $10 (1-way, $7). Trinity River Run Gen. Ad. $10, seniors $9 & children $6. Plan to be at the station 1 hr. before departure. Depots are located in Grapevine, 705 S. Main St., 817-410-3123, & the Ft. Worth Stockyards Station, 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-7245, 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. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. Gen Ad. $6, seniors $5 & youths 6-18, $4, children 5 & under, free. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

Ongoing Ft. Worth Trinity Park-The Log Cabin Village living history museum depicts the lifestyle of pioneers who settled this area in the mid-to-late 1800s. Hrs. Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $2.50, seniors & youths 4-17, $2, children under 4, free. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln., 817-926-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.

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

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

Ongoing The Ft. Worth Zoo, home to over 5,000 native and exotic animals and a world famous reptile collection, is rated one of America's top zoos by Family Life magazine, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today and Southern Living Reader's Choice Awards. Texas Wild!, an 8-acre, $45 million addition, allows guests to encounter more than 300 creatures and visit 6 regions of the Lone Star State in just hours. Hours, until Oct. 17, are Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day hrs. are 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. 1/2 price tickets on Wed. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing Arlington, TX-The 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 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 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 1960s, the golden age of rock-'n-roll. 817-573-0303, www.granburylive.com.

Ongoing The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth has a permanent collection that includes various movements, themes and styles, including Abstract Expressionism, Color Field Painting, Pop Art and Minimalism. The museum focuses on Post-World War II international art in all media. Tours Tues.-Sun. at 2 p.m., beginning in the lobby (free with admission). Gen. Ad. $6, seniors and students with an ID, $4, children under 13, free. Tues. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Christmas & New Year's Day. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Ongoing Justin, TX-Texas Lil's Dude Ranch is western-style family fun including horseback riding, trail rides, western town, pool, park & playground, picnic area, miniature golf and more - all just a short drive north of Fort Worth. Offers group packages and seasonal events. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 7773 S. Mulkey Ln., 940-242-3202, 800-545-8455, www.texaslils.com.

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 several decades. Enjoy big band jazz from the 40s though 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. Adm. Free (donations 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 May 2 The Amon Carter Museum's exhibition, entitled "Sights Once Seen: Daguerreotyping Frémont's Last Expedition Through the Rockies," brings together American history and the history of photography. The show is made up of more than 100 daguerreotypes by photographer Robert Shlaer (b.1942). In 1853, explorer John C. Frémont led an expedition from Missouri to California in search of a route for the proposed transcontinental railway. Frémont took Solomon Nuñes Carvalho with him. Carvalho created more than 300 daguerreotypes of the journey. Carvalho, however, lost most of his plates in a fire but not before documenting the trip in a detailed, illustrated account of the expedition. Shlaer retraced the trip by using Frémont's maps, Carvalho's wood engravings, written accounts and making his own daguerreotypes along the way. "Sights Once Seen" is Shlaer's record of the famous expedition. The exhibition is organized by the Palace of the Governors Museum of New Mexico. A catalogue is available in the Amon Carter Museum Store. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through May 2 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame debuts "The Face of Texas: Photographs by Michael O'Brien" featuring Texans both famous and obscure. O'Brien captures the essence of Texas pride and individuality through his sensitive and compelling portraits in the exhibit that includes a varied array of native and adoptive Texans, ranging from the renowned, such as former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson and singer/songwriter Willie Nelson to the less prominent, such as artist Ran Horn of Van Horn, Texas and Shannon Perry, the first "Gatorfest Queen" of Anahuac, Texas. The exhibit includes forty 20"x 24" photographs, some in color and others in black and white. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen Ad. $6, seniors & youths 6-18, $4. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

Through May 2 The Magnolia at the Modern screens critically acclaimed films. Dogville, starring Nicole Kidman as a fugitive, is set in an American town in the 1930s. Visionary film director Lars von Trier's Dogville explores the concept of "goodness" in this R rated film. 177 minutes. USA debut: Telluride Film festival 2003. Fri. 5:30 & 8:30 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. and Sun. 1:30 & 4:30 p.m. Tickets $7.50. 3200 Darnell Street, 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through May 9 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History celebrates sound as an art in its exhibit "Play It By Ear." It's rare to find contemporary art that children can touch, experiment, and play with, let alone bang and pound, but this display invites visitors to thump, beat, feel and hear whimsical creations developed by sound artists from the San Francisco Bay Area. Within the exhibit, families can tinker and play original works of contemporary sound art, including a keyboard that activates dancing Slinkys, a giant music box that lets children create the melody and a soundscape where children hear their movement. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors 60+ and children 3-12, $5. 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 St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through May 9 Dallas, TX-The Nasher Sculpture Center is exhibiting "Picasso: The Cubist Portraits of Fernande Olivier." During 1909, Pablo Picasso devoted himself to making portraits of his companion, Fernande Olivier. This exhibition examines his singular commitment to this subject and his first formal exploration of cubist sculpture. Works span a range of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture and photography. The highlight of the exhibition is an important plaster working model of "Head of a Woman" (Fernande), from the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection. Organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. Gen. Ad. $10, seniors $7, students with ID, $5 and children under 12, free. Tickets include audio tour. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 2001 Flora St., 214-242-5100, www.NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Through May 16 The Amon Carter Museum hosts the major retrospective "Hudson River School Visions: The Landscapes of Sanford R. Gifford," (1823-1880), as the only venue beyond the East Coast where these masterworks can be seen. The seventy paintings in the show reflect the artist's sketching trips in America, Europe and the Middle East as he traveled in search of dramatic vistas and a distinctive quality of light. Organized by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., the exhibition is accompanied by an illustrated catalogue published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors 62+ & college students with an ID, $4, youths 18 and under, free. Free admission Thurs. 5-8 p.m. The permanent collection is free. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through May 24 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's Noble Planetarium shows Spring Texas Sky, featuring 3D images recently sent from Mars by NASA's two exploration rovers. The program also highlights the constellations and planets visible in the spring sky and includes information about the once-in-a century Venus Transit that will occur June 8. Tickets $3.50 for everyone. Call for show times. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through May 27 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's Omni Theatre shows the film Dolphins. From the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the wind-swept seas of Patagonia, Dolphins takes audiences under the water's surface for a romp with inquisitive Atlantic spotted dolphins, acrobatic dusky dolphins and the familiar bottlenose dolphin by the Flipper fame. Narrated by Pierce Brosnan and featuring a soundtrack by the Grammy-award winning artist, Sting. Call for show times. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors 60+ & children, $5. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through May 30 Kimbell Art Museum presents the first exhibition ever devoted to Joseph Mallord William Turner's works of Venice. Only one other museum in the world, Tate Britain, has exhibited these paintings this year. The "Turner and Venice" exhibition are pieces from his first visit to Venice in 1819 to his last in 1840. Turner moved from spectacular historical events such as "The Slave Ship" and "Burning of the Houses of Parliament" to the magical subjects he painted in Venice. His use of vibrant color was a perfect fit for the subjects he found there. The Kimbell's exhibition consists of 30 oils and 130 works on paper including "The Porta della Carta," "Doge's Palace and Campo Santo, Venice." Providing a context for Turner's Venetian work, his paintings will be shown alongside interpretations of the city by his contemporaries. "Turner and Venice" is organized by Tate Britain and curated by Ian Warrell, collections curator of Tate Britain. Tues., Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mondays. Gen. Ad. $12, seniors 60+ & students with ID, $10, children 6-11, $8, children under 6, FREE. Half-price tickets Tuesdays. Optional audio tour $4. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

Through May 30 Granbury, TX-The cast of the Granbury Opera house performs Smoke on the Mountain, written by Connie Ray and conceived by Alan Bailey. Go back to a simpler time, 1938, where you become the congregation of Mount Pleasant where Pastor Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders Family Singers to provide an uplifting evening of singin' and witnessin'. More than two dozen songs, many of them vintage pop hymns, and hilarious stories from the more or less devout Sanders provide a richly entertaining evening. Three of the best old gospel tunes ever written, "Church in the Wild," "Wonderful Time Up There" and "I'll Fly Away," are in the show. Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $16-$24. On the Square, 866-572-0881, www.granburyoperahouse.org.

Through May 31 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is displaying the exhibit "Whodunit? The Science of Solving a Crime." Become a detective and use your powers of observation to solve a crime while exploring scientific principles, methods and technologies. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors and children, $5. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through May 31 Waxahachie, TX hosts Scarborough Faire, the Renaissance Festival's 24th season with its full combat jousting, falconry, minstrels, Renaissance-style entertainment, artisan demonstrations, juried craft shoppes and a king's feast with beer and ale. Scarborough Faire the Renaissance Festival's 2004 season runs through Memorial Day Monday, May 31. $16.99 for adults and $6 for children 5-12 (children 4 & under are FREE). Scarborough Faire the Renaissance Festival is located just 30 minutes south of Dallas/Fort Worth off I-35E near historic Waxahachie, Texas at exit 399A. Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are available at the gate on event days or on-line at www.ScarboroughRen-Fest.com. FREE parking is available. 888-5-Festival,
www.ScarboroughRenFest.com.

Through June 27 The Amon Carter Museum is highlighting two exhibits. "Copper, Silver, and Mercury: The Daguerreotype Process Defined" outlines the process of making a daguerreotype and features splendid examples from its collection. "Wish You Were Here! Early Postcards from the Collection" transports visitors from Maine to Florida and on through Fort Worth to California as it celebrates the fun of these cards from the 1900s through the 1930s. Hrs. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. Closed Mondays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through July 30 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History-The popular Omni feature, Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey, returns allowing audiences to delight in the sights and sounds of continents and cultures, guided by the internationally acclaimed performers of the sensational stage show STOMP. Audiences see and hear percussion groups from locales and backgrounds as disparate as Timbalada of Brazil to the Kodo drummers of Japan, from the American Indian Dance Theater to the Jackie Robinson Steppers of New York. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors & children, $5. For show times, call 817-255-9540. 1501 Montgomery St., www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through Sept. 30 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's film Bugs! has invaded the Omni Theater as a large-format film offering a bug's-eye view of the fascinating world of insects. Bugs! takes you to the tropical rain forests of Southeast Asia, where predator meets prey in giant proportion. The film stars Papilio, a butterfly, and Hierodula, a praying mantis, who live in an abandoned hut by a river surrounded by lush tropical foliage and a supporting cast of other intriguing and extraordinary insects. During the film, viewers will meet a host of other insects that also inhabit this rich, green and humid world. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors 60+ & children, $5. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through Oct. 10 The Amon Carter Museum features an exhibition entitled "Recent Acquisitions." With this exhibition, the museum showcases a selection of objects that were acquired between 2000 and 2003. The works span nearly two centuries and represent all of the museum's primary collecting areas, including sculpture, painting, prints, drawings and photography, as well as rare books and manuscript material from the museum's library and archives collections. Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon to 5 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Oct. 17 Amon Carter Museum's "An Artistic Legacy: Photographer's Archives at the Carter," is the first of many installations to feature works from the artist archives housed in the Museum. Besides prints, the exhibition includes negatives, transparencies and personal papers. Some of the photographers featured are Laura Gilpin, Karl Struss, Erwin E. Smith, Carlotta Corpron, Nell Dorr and Eliot Porter. Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon to 5 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

1 Billy Bob's Texas-Sammy Kershaw, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $13.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

1,2 Bass Performance Hall-The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Pops Series presents "A Salute to Satchmo" featuring Detroit jazz legend, Marcus Belgrave. Belgrave brings to life Louis Armstrong's unmistakable trumpet innovations and "Satchmo-like" vocal style. Backed by an eight-piece ensemble and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, enjoy songs from "On Blueberry Hill" to "What a Wonderful World." Tickets $23-$72. Corner of 4th and Calhoun streets, 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

1,2 Ballpark in Arlington-Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Boston Red Sox. 1st 7:05 p.m., 2nd 1:05 p.m. Tickets $5-$75. Parking $8. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

3,4,5 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 7:05 p.m. $5-$75, Parking $8, 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

6-30 The cast of Theatre Arlington will perform A Thousand Clowns, a play about Murray Burns, Broadway's favorite nonconformist and current unemployed television comedy writer. What's more, Burns is raising his 12 year old nephew while fighting off the efforts of well-meaning social workers. Toss in a wacky kids' television host, who joins the social workers to invade this unconventional home, and you've got a touching story the family can enjoy. Not recommended for children under 10. A Thousand Clowns is a valentine to the Big Apple and a heart-warming story of the eccentricities of everyday life. Rated PG. Tickets, Thurs. & Sun. $15, Fri. & Sat. $17. Show times, Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 305 W. Main St., Arlington, 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

7-9 The Magnolia at the Modern shows Broken Wings. Nir Bergman makes her directorial debut in this poignant and humorous story of a modern day Israeli family coping with a father's sudden death and beginning the slow process of healing their "broken wings." Rated R for language, brief nudity and drug use; 87 minutes; Hebrew/English subtitles. USA release: 2003 Palm Springs International Film festival. Fri. 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. and Sun. 2 & 4 p.m. Tickets $7.50. 3200 Darnell Street, 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

7 Billy Bob's Texas-Eddy Raven, 10:30 p.m., $8 & $11. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

7,8,9 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Detroit Tigers. 7th & 8th 7:05 p.m., 9th 1:05 p.m. $5-$75. Parking $8. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29 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.

8 The Fort Worth Botanic Gardens hosts Fort Worth's Rose Society Show and Sale. Ramble through the dozens of varieties of roses available in this American Rose Society affiliated show and sale. Open to the public from noon-4 p.m. Located in the Rose room of the Botanic Garden Center. No entry fee. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7686, www.fwbg.org.

8 Billy Bob's Texas-38 Special. 10:30 p.m. $9 & $16.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

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9 Grapevine, TX-The Second Annual Park Place Dealerships Texas Rangers Triple Play will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center on Lake Grapevine. The event's net proceeds will benefit the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation. The evening will consist of a dinner prepared by noted Chef Stephen Pyles, a silent and live auction, and three game shows. The game shows are styled after "The Newlywed Game," "Jeopardy" and "Name That Tune." Texas Rangers players and coaches will be the participants in the shows. For more information or to order tickets, call 817.273.5219.

10,11,12 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Edinburg Roadrunners. 7:05 p.m. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. $4-$10. Parking $2-$3. 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

13,14 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Coastal Bend Aviators.

7:05 p.m. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. $4-$10. Parking $2-$3. 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

13-23 Grapevine's Runway Theatre presents Is There Life After High School. Call 817-488-4842 for tickets.

14 Kimbell Art Museum's Special Evening Lectures Series features Anne Helmreich, Associate Professor of Art History, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, whose topic is "J.M.W. Turner's Legacy: The Next Generation." In the Museum Auditorium, 7 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034.

14 Billy Bob's Texas-Josh Turner, 10:30 p.m. Tickets $8.75 & $12.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

14-16 Granbury, TX–The Lake Granbury Association Membership Show hosts its spring art walk. More than 150 noted regional artists display works of art in many mediums in multiple locations around Granbury. Featured guest artists are George Hallmark and John Austin Hanna. Sponsored by the Lake Granbury Fine Arts Council. On the Historic Square. For more info. call 817-279-6150.

14,15,16 Fort Worth, TX-The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Miguel Harth-Bedoya performs at the Bass Performance Hall with baritone soloist, Haken Hagegard. Music Director Harth-Bedoya masterfully choreographs the orchestra to showcase the magic of the human voice. Tickets $13-$72. 14th & 15th 8 p.m., 16th 2 p.m. Corner of 4th and Calhoun streets, 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org

14,15,16 Grapevine, TX-Celebrating history is the theme of this Grapevine festival - and making history come alive will take on new meaning at the 20th anniversary event. New public art will be dedicated - vintage railroad equipment will be celebrated - traditional Main Street Days fun will delight all festival goers! Enjoy arts and crafts, street dances, exciting rides at the carnival and short sampler runs on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Non-stop stages feature entertainment from classic rock to country bands. Enjoy delicious festival food, beverages and Texas wine! See the Mayor's camp, the Grapevine Heritage Gunfighters, American Indians and more! Friday, 6-11:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults $6, seniors (62+) & children (6-12) $3, children under 6, FREE. Along Main Street, 817-410-3185 or www.grapevinetexasusa.com.

14-Nov.7 The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame presents a new exhibit, "Holding the Reins: New Photographs from Barbara Van Cleve." Having once been a ranch girl herself, master photographer Barbara Van Cleve presents a subject matter very close to her heart: the life of a young woman on a working ranch. This exhibit brings Van Cleve's stunning photographs together with the voices and wisdom of four extraordinary cowgirls. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. Open Memorial Day. Admission, adults $6, seniors $5, students 6-18, $4, under 5, FREE. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

15 Billy Bob's Texas-Joe Nichols, 10:30 p.m. Tickets $8.75 & $16.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

16 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts Barrel Racing. 2 p.m. Free admission. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

16-Aug. 29 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth exhibits "Pierre Huyghe: One Million + Kingdoms." The work of Parisian artist Pierre Huyghe has won international acclaim and has been presented in numerous solo and group exhibitions in recent years. In 2002, Huyghe was awarded the prestigious fourth biennial Hugo Boss Prize, given by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation in New York, and in 2001 he was chosen to represent France in the 49th Venice Biennale. "Pierre Huyghe: One Million + Kingdoms" presents three video projects by Huyghe. This exhibit tracks Huyghe's ideas and explores his intense interest in using a variety of media, including film, video, sound, animation, sculpture, drawing and architecture. The resulting works are visually diverse, as exemplified by the three videos in the Modern's presentation. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors and students with an ID, $4, children under 13, FREE. Tues. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Christmas & New Year's Day. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

17-23 Colonial Country Club hosts the 58th Annual Bank of America Colonial Golf Tournament at Texas' most famous course. The tournament features a $5.3 million purse and one of the year's best fields of top players from around the world, including this year's Masters champion, Phil Mickelson. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For information, call 817-927-4280 or go to www.bankofamericacolonial.pgatour.com.

18,19,20 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Kansas City Royals. 7:05 p.m. $5-$75. Parking $8. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

19 Kimbell Art Museum's Wednesday Art in Context Series presents Jennifer Casler Price, Curator for Asian & non-Western Art, at the Kimbell. Prices' subject is "A Virtuous Gentleman: The Bamboo in Chinese Painting." 12:30 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034.

21 Kimbell Art Museum's "Artful Readings" features books that relate to the Kimbell's permanent collection as well as special exhibitions. This month's book is Venetian Stories by Jane Turner Rylands. Connie Hatchette, education coordinator at the Kimbell, will moderate the program. Venetian Stories is presented in conjunction with the "Turner and Venice" exhibition now at the Kimbell. Sessions begin with cocktails and snacks. Books selected for "Artful Readings" are available in the Museum Shop. Registration deadline is two weeks prior to the session. 5:30 p.m.-7. Individual fees are $20 ($16 for Kimbell members). 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, ext. 249.

21 Billy Bob's Texas-Andy Griggs, 10:30 p.m. Tickets $8.75 & $12.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

21,22 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Coastal Bend Aviators. 7:05 p.m. 22nd is Duke Snider Jersey Retirement Ceremony. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. $4-$10. Parking $2-$3. 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

21,22,23 Bass Performance Hall – Texas Ballet Theater, formerly Fort Worth Dallas Ballet, performs its final production of the 2003/2004 season with Ben Stevenson's dramatic presentation of Peer Gynt. Peer Gynt makes a riveting journey from innocence to depravity and, ultimately, redemption. Based on Henrik Ibsen's landmark 1875 play, the ballet traces the adventures of the free-wheeling, sexy young peasant who sets sail for adventures in the wide-open world, romancing (and deserting) many women in the process. Tickets $15-$87. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th and Calhoun Streets, 1-877-212-4280, www.texasballettheater.org.

21,22,23 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the New York Yankees. 21st 7:05 p.m., 22nd 3:10 p.m., 23rd 1:05 p.m. $5-$75. Parking $8. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

21-June 13 Jubilee Theatre's cast performs Woman From the Town by Samm-Art Williams. How do you reconcile, when one sister clung so tight to the past she choked the life out of it, and the other one ran so fast getting away from it she tripped up on a long-delayed homecoming? Two decades after Lila fled the farm as a pregnant teen, she returns to see sister Laura barely able to hold on to it. How do you start talking about all those youthful mistakes when you haven't talked for so many years? Lila could help; her successful career in real estate makes it easy. But the tensions between strong independent sisters means their reunion is intense and endearing, both dreadful and comical. See someone you know in this mirror? Tickets $8-$25. Fri. & Sat. 8:15 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 3:15 p.m. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

22 Billy Bob's Texas-Huey Lewis & The News, 10:30 p.m. Tickets $12.75 & $32.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

22 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the Fort Worth Astronomical Society hosts a "star" party. Starting time is dusk but check the sky before you depart. If it's cloudy at your house, the party might be off. FREE. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9409.

22 The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame presents "Life on a Ranch Family Day." In celebration of Barbara Van Cleve's photographic exhibit, kids can learn about life on a working ranch and how to frame up a photo-and take pictures, make butter, learn how to rope, design their own brand and much more. Noon-3 p.m. Admission, adults $6, seniors $5, students 6-18, $4 and 5 & under, FREE. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

22 Café Modern celebrates the Modern's exhibition "Pierre Huyghe: One Million + Kingdoms" with an evening of contemporary French cooking. Enjoy the savory richness of traditional French cooking with vibrant Modern flavors. This evening will feature a French wine list. For the menu go to www.themodern.org. Call 817-840-2157 for reservations. 3200 Darnell St.

22-June 13 Trophy Club, TX-The Kaleidoscope of Homes featuring five magnificent homes, professionally furnished and decorated, and priced from $800,000 to $1.1 million, will be open to the public in the gated community of The Knoll of Trophy Club. To visit the Kaleidoscope of Homes, take SH 114 west and turn north on Trophy Club Drive. Turn right on Indian Creek Drive and then right on Greenhill Trail, which leads to the gated entrance of The Knoll. Free parking. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily except Tuesdays when it's closed. Adults $10, children 12 & under $5.817-748-7000 or www.fortworthbuilders.com.

23 Kimbell Art Museum's Film Series shows videos focusing on artist's careers, major art movements, and important cultural figures providing a rich visual history of their life and works. Turner and Venice (2003, 38 min.) was created alongside the landmark exhibition of the same name on view at the Kimbell through May 30, 2004. The film recounts how Turner's images of the city of water and light are among the most important aspects of his work as a mature artist. The English Masters: Turner (1996, 50 min.) chronicles the life and career of this great master of landscape painting, offering insights into his personal ambitions, inspiration and the development of his unique style and painting techniques. Museum auditorium. FREE. 2 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

24,25,26 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the San Angelo Colts. 7:05 p.m. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. $4-$10. Parking $2-$3. 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

28 Billy Bob's Texas-Wayne Toups, 10:30 p.m. Tickets $7.75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

28,29,30 Bass Performance Hall-The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Miguel Harth-Bedoya, presents violin soloist, James Ehnes. Ehnes joins the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in bringing Bartok's Concerto No. 2 to life. Tickets $13-$72. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th and Calhoun streets, 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

28,29,30 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Pensacola Pelicans.

28th & 29th 7:05 p.m. and 30th 1:05 p.m. Military Appreciation Day. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. $4-$10. Parking $2-$3. 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

29 Billy Bob's Texas-David Allan Coe, 10:30 p.m. Tickets $8 & $13. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

29 Grapevine, TX-The Grapevine Opry goes back in time to the "Fabulous 50s Jukebox: A Rock ‘n Roll Blast from the Past." Tickets, adults $12, children 12 and under, $8. 7:30 p.m. 300 S. Main St., www.grapevinetexasusa.com.

29 Irving, TX–The Irving Chorale performs "All That Jazz," a musical extravaganza featuring music from Chicago and The Lion King, a dance group and a guest soloist. 8 p.m., $10-$12. Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., 972-252-7558.

30 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts the 4th Annual Victory for Val Calf and Team Roping Championship. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $20, VIP $10.50, Gen. Ad. $12.50 & children 3-12, $7.50. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

31-June 5 Ed Landreth Auditorium/TCU Campus- The Van Cliburn Foundation has announced the 75 selected participants for the Fourth International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs. Designed to encourage and recognize the importance of music-making both on and off the stage, this event features pianists above the age of 35 whose principal source of income is not derived from piano performance or teaching piano. The competitors come from Vermont to Venezuela, South Carolina to South Africa and include a senator's wife, an herbalist, a plasma physicist and several homemakers. Preliminaries 31st, 1st & 2nd-1-5 p.m. & 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Semifinals the 4th- 2-5:30 p.m. & 7:30-11 p.m.; finals and awards the 5th-2-7 p.m. Tickets-preliminary session $20, semifinals $20, finals and awards $35. For tickets, call 817-335-9000 or 800-462-7979 or online at www.centralticketoffice.com. 2800 S. University.

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