KEY Magazine Fort Worth

MAY 2005

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, 707 S. Main St. & the Ft. Worth Stockyards Station, 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-7245, www.gvrr.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. Tues. & 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 Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers and along waterways of the 109-acre park. An exhibition greenhouse and gift shop are two detours in the journey. The main gardens are free & open daily from 8 a.m. until sunset. A small fee is required for the 7.5 acre Japanese garden, which is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and offers tours that take about an hour. A small fee is also required for the conservatory-open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. The Gardens Restaurant and the Treasure Tree Gift Shop are also on site. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

Ongoing 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. 3 miles south of Glen Rose, off Hwy. 67, 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 area that allows guests to encounter more than 300 creatures and visit 6 regions of the Lone Star State in just hours. The Zagat Survey U.S. Family Travel Guide recently rated it the #1 attraction in the DFW area and #19 among the “50 Overall Top-Rated Attractions” in the United States. Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day noon to 4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $9.75, seniors 65+, $6.25, children 3-12, $7.25, toddlers 2 & under, free. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild!. Parking $5. Half-price tickets on Wednesdays. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing 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. High celebrated his 30th year in the entertainment business in September 2004. 7:30 p.m. 224 N. Center St., 817-226-4400, www.johnniehigh.com.

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

Ongoing Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District-The Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive occurs twice daily, weather permitting, but they don’t mosey-along on major holidays. Herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive 15 to 17 head of cattle down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Bldg. or across the street near the Stockyards Visitor’s Center. Watching the herd is free. Along E. Exchange Ave., 817-336-4373.

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

Ongoing 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 Mondays, Christmas & New Year’s Day. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Ongoing Black Dog Tavern presents “The Jazz Monsters,” a 20-piece professional jazz band consisting of esteemed musicians who have taught and performed throughout the Metroplex for years. Enjoy big band jazz from the ‘40s through the ‘90s, featuring arrangements by Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Tom Kubis and many others. First Sunday of each month from 5-7:30 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Downtown Fort Worth, 903 Throckmorton St., 817-332-8190.

Ongoing Rose Marine Theater-Fort Worth Latin Arts Association’s performing arts and film series. Experience an introduction to the Hispanic settlers who enriched Fort Worth with their cultural heritage. An upcoming collage of music and dance entertainment includes a Flamenco Dance Company representing Spain, performers from San Antonio, a Bolivian performing group and a film series honoring worldwide Hispanic culture all presented in a restored movie palace, circa 1918. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

Every Fri. & Sat. Night 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. Kids get in free on Fridays during May. 121 E. Exchange Ave.1-888-COWTOWN, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

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 1 Arlington, TX-Theatre Arlington presents Always, Patsy Cline,
by Ted Swindley. A tribute to one of America’s most loved singers is the heart of this musical told through the eyes of a die-hard fan. Featuring such great hits as “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Crazy” performed live onstage by “Patsy and her band.” Tickets $15-$19. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 305 West Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

Through May 1 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) cast performs Forever Plaid. Good music never dies. Sparky, Jinx, Smudge and Frankie are Forever Plaid, a 1960s singing group killed in an accident with a busload of screaming Beatles fans. Miraculously they return from the grave to give the show they never could. And what a show it is, including such classics as “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star” and “Moments to Remember.” 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 1 Come join the community in its 33rd annual Mayfest. Enjoy food, art, crafts, children’s sports, teen areas and seven stages of live performances on the banks of the Trinity River. All proceeds are returned to the community. Tickets: adults, $7, seniors 55+ & children 3-12, $4, children 5 & under, free. Hrs. Thurs. & Fri. 3:30-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. noon-7 p.m. Trinity Park is located on the east side of University Drive, north of Interstate 30 in Fort Worth. 817-332-1055, www.mayfest.org.

Through May 1 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs.
the Boston Red Sox. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on May 1. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

Through May 7 Irving, TX-The Irving Arts Center presents Ragtime. This musical by the award winning composer/lyricist team Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens and writer Terrence McNally paints a nostalgic and powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the- century America. Lyric Stage’s production is the first local production of this 1998 Broadway hit. Tickets $15-$30. Showtimes: Thurs. & Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2:30 & 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m. 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., 972-252-7558,
www.ci.irving.tx.us/Arts/index.asp.

Through May 8 The Amon Carter Museum displays “Stamped with a National Character: Nineteenth-Century American Color-Plate Books.” Take a journey back in time to nineteenth-century America when the practice of producing beautiful color books was a point of national pride. This special exhibition features one of the country’s finest collections of rare illustrated books, offering insight into the culture, tastes and interests of the time. Many of the Carter library’s most important rare volumes will also be on view. Free. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through May 15 The whimsical world of Dr. Seuss comes to the Casa Manaña
stage as it has never been seen before in Seussical the Musical. Just imagine a world where anything’s possible! This is the world of Seussical The Musical. When chaos erupts in the Jungle of Nool, it will take the Cat In The Hat, Horton The Elephant and a gaggle of characters to bring harmony back to their world. Tickets $12-$15. Showtimes: Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 & 6 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 3101 W. Lancaster, 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

Through May 15 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and Scholastic Entertainment have teamed up to present the traveling exhibit, “Joshua’s Journey:
A Black Cowboy Rides the Chisholm Trail,” based on the Scholastic Dear America/My Name is America book. Focusing on a small slice of American history known as the trail drive era, the exhibit introduces museum visitors to life on the Chisholm Trail through the eyes of Joshua Loper, a 16-year-old black cowboy. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors 60+, and children 3-12, $6. Exhibit hours are 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 21 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame exhibit, “Donna Howell-Sickles: The Timeless Image of the Cowgirl,” features the works of artist Howell-Sickles, from her early form-driven watercolors to her most current work that captures the timeless image of the cowgirl. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors $5, students 6-18, $4, children under 6, free. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

Through May 21 Circle Theatre's cast performs The Retreat From Moscow, by
William Nicholson. Edward and Alice have been married for thirty-three years. Edward is a history teacher who appears perfectly happy with his daily crossword puzzle and reading about Napoleon’s costly invasion of Russia. Alice, an opinionated and exacting woman, has been collecting poems about lost love for a new anthology. One weekend, when their son is visiting, Edward makes a startling announcement that changes their lives forever. PG Rating. Tickets $15-$25. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. In Sundance Sq., 230 W. 4th St., 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

Through May 26 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater has added the fascinating Aliens of the Deep to its film schedule. The movie is about the deep sea expeditions of a team of young marine biologists and NASA researchers who descend into the Atlantic and Pacific oceans where the sun cannot reach. Directed by Academy Award winning director James Cameron and Steven Quale. Produced by Andrew Wight and James Cameron. Rated G for general audiences. Daily with extended hours on weekends. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors and children 3-12, $6. For current times call 817-255-9300 or 1-888-255-9300 or go to www.fortworthmuseum.org. 1501 Montgomery St.

Through June 5 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth hosts the first comprehensive retrospective of the artist Dan Flavin’s work. The exhibition presents the broad range of Flavin’s work in both fluorescent lights and drawing. Flavin is considered one of the most important and innovative artists of the late twentieth century. Although he is invariably described as one of the patriarchs of Minimalist sculpture, he generally rejected the appellation “Minimalist” and even the term “sculpture” as too confining a designation. 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 Mondays, Christmas & New Year’s Day. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through June 12 The Amon Carter Museum presents “Alfred Stieglitz and
Georgia O’Keeffe at Lake George.” This focus installation includes seven photographs by Alfred Stieglitz and two paintings by Georgia O’Keeffe that were created during the 1920s when the couple spent their summers at Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains. Free. Hrs: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. & major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through June 26 The Amon Carter Museum features the exhibit “Becoming Texas Today.” This exhibition offers photographers’ reflections on three key cultures that helped build and define today’s Texas, from the open range in the early twentieth century, to the oil economy in the 1940s, to the urbanization of the twenty-first century. These images provide a fascinating look at changes in the state during the past 100 years. Photographers include Erwin E. Smith, Russell Lee and Skeet McAuley. Free. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through July 31 The Amon Carter Museum presents the exhibit “Kipton Kumler: A Portfolio of Plants.” A small installation of 10 meticulously crafted platinum-palladium prints reveal photographer Kipton Kumler’s transformation of plants, through close-up photography, into graphic images of form and light. Also on display at Amon Carter is “The Collodion Era in Photography.” Introduced in 1851, the wet-collodion process revolutionized the young art of photography and rapidly supplanted the daguerreotype. Presented in the Focus on Photographs Gallery, this exhibition explains the process and features ambrotypes, tintypes and photographs produced during the collodion era. Free. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Sept. 1 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theatre presents the film Mystery of the Nile. On Christmas Day of 2003, Pasquale Scaturro and a team of explorers set out on a quest to become the first to complete a full descent of the world’s greatest river, the Blue Nile and the Nile, from source to sea. Four months later, on April 28 at 7:01 a.m., Pasquale and his expedition partner Gordon Brown, reached the mouth of the Nile at the Mediterranean Sea, becoming the first in history to complete this 3,250-mile journey. Their amazing journey is the basis for this IMAX® film. Gen. Ad. $7, children 3-12 and seniors 60+, $6. Call 817-255-9300 for showtimes. 1501 Montgomery St., www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through Sept. 11 “Kid Stuff: Great Toys From Our Childhood” is an imaginative exhibit opening at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Based on the book, Kid Stuff: Great Toys From Our Childhood, by David Hoffman, the 4,500-square-foot exhibition displays more than 40 classic toys and games-the most popular toys of the past 50 years-highlighted by hundreds of classic illustrations, period advertisements and vintage reels. Gen. Ad. $7, children 3-12 & seniors 60+, $6. Hrs: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1501 Montgomery Street, 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org.

Through Sept. 4 The Kimbell Art Museum presents the exhibition “Palace & Mosque: Islamic Art from the Victoria and Albert Museum.” The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has one of the most renowned Islamic art collections in the world. “Palace and Mosque” includes over 100 masterpieces, many exhibited for the first time outside the museum, conveying the richness of Islamic art on a scale and quality unrivaled by any collection outside the Middle East. This international tour has been made possible by Mohammed Jameel, benefactor of the Victoria and Albert Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art. Gen. Ad. adults $6, seniors 60+ & students with ID, $4, and children 6-11, $2. Children under 6 free. Hrs: Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays, New Year's Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

1 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Boston Red Sox. 1:05 p.m. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100,
www.texasrangers.com.

1,8,15 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, in collaboration with the Van Cliburn Foundation, will present a seven-part retrospective of Cliburn Competition documentaries from 1977 to 2001. See the 9th, 10th & 11th competitions as a preview to the 12th competition scheduled for May 20-June 5. The documentaries were produced for PBS broadcast, and have been shown across the United States and abroad. Free. Noon. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

3-8 After four weeks of sold out performances in August of 1999, Miss Saigon finally returns to Bass Performance Hall. Winner of 29 major theatre awards, Miss Saigon is the story of the love between an American GI and a young Vietnamese woman set in 1975 during the final days of the American occupation of Saigon. Miss Saigon vividly recreates the streets of Vietnam and Bangkok, including the memorable final helicopter flight from the roof of the American Embassy. Tickets $30-$85. Showtimes: Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

6 The first Friday of each month, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and Café Modern team up to bring you live music and cocktails. Bring your friends to enjoy diverse live performances, cocktail selections and the opportunity to dine in Café Modern by night. Returning by popular demand, Trio Blanc features the music of legendary gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt in a sweet and spicy blend of old standards and hot swing. 5-8 p.m. For reservations, call 817-840-2157. Go to www.themodern.org for menu items. 3200 Darnell St.

6-8,13-15 The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. An official selection at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and the 2005 SXSW Film Festival, the provocative documentary, Enron: The Smartest People in the Room, explores the story behind the Enron scandal. Tickets: $7.50. Showtimes: Fri. 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., and Sun. 2 & 4 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

6 Billy Bob’s Texas-Randy Rogers. Tickets $9 & $13. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

6,7,8 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Cleveland Indians. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 8th. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

6-June 5 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) cast performs Smoke on the Mountain. 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 that has audiences clapping, singing, laughing and cheering. You’ll be delighted with some of the best old gospel tunes ever written, like “Church in the Wild,” “Wonderful Time Up There,” and “I’ll Fly Away.” Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $18-$22. On the Square. 866-572-0881, www.granburyoperahouse.org.

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

9,10,11 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Detroit Tigers. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 11th. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

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

13-15 The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra concludes its season with two
of the most compelling dances ever written for orchestra? In La Valse, Ravel paid homage to the vanished world of the Johann Strauss’s Vienna, while in Boléro he immortalized one of the most seductive Latin rhythms ever created. In both works, his love of the craft of composition is everywhere apparent. Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts this compelling concert featuring Cho-Liang Lin on violin. Tickets $13-$72. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

13-15 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Edinburg Roadrunners. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 15th. Tickets $4-$10, Parking $2-$3. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

13-22 Jubilee Theatre’s Cutting Edge Series: Theatre for the Sake of Theatre presents Bee-Luther Hatchee by Thomas Gibbons, in which a successful black editor discovers a jewel of a reclusive writer that shoots her career to prominence. But curiosity makes her seek out the author. Caught up in a literary world she has created, the editor comes to grips with the fact that beautiful literature can overcome racial barriers. But is she too blind to see it? Tickets $12-$20. Thurs. performance May 19th-8 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

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

16-22 Come see the 59th Annual Bank of America Colonial Golf Tournament in Fort Worth. On beautiful greens and fairways, top professional golfers compete during this nationally televised event in May. Made famous by Fort Worth's own Ben Hogan, the Bank of America Colonial Golf Tournament draws winners of the U.S. P.G.A., U.S. Open, British Open, and the Masters Tournament. $30-$45. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For information, call 817-927-4280 or go to www.bankofamericacolonial.pgatour.com.

16-18 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Coastal Bend Aviators. 7:05 p.m., 12:05 p.m. on the 18th. Tickets $4-$10, Parking $2-$3. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

18 The Kimbell Art Museum’s “Art in Context”series of lectures introduces the permanent collection and selected exhibitions. S. Brent Plate will speak on “Islamic Ornamentation and Its Afterlife in Modern Europe and Beyond” in conjunction with the Kimbell’s featured exhibit, “Palace and Mosque.” Free. 12:30 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

20 The Kimbell Art Museum’s art-themed book club entitled “Artful Readings” continues with What I Loved, by Siri Hustvedt. The lifelong friendship of an art historian and artist begins in New York City in 1975 with a single extraordinary painting and, over several decades, evolves into a deeply moving story about family, art, love, loss, and betrayal. $20 fee to participate and includes snack and beverage. 5:30-7 p.m. Call 817-332-8451, ext. 249, for registration information. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., www.kimbellart.org.

20 Billy Bob’s Texas-Sonny Burgess. Tickets $9. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

20,21,22 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Houston Astros. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 22nd. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

21 Billy Bob’s Texas-Ray Price. Tickets $9 & $16. 10 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

20,21,22 Grapevine, TX-Grapevine celebrates its 21st annual Main Street Days. Experience art, music and fun relating to different cultures. Be sure to stop at the Palace Theatre and the Foundation’s booth just outside the theatre door for information about the Grapevine Heritage Foundation's concert schedule, Nash Farm project and more! Main St., Grapevine. Call 817-410-3100 for more information or go to www.grapevineheritagefoundation.com.

20-June 5 The world-famous twelfth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will be held at Bass Performance Hall. Founded in 1962 to honor Van Cliburn’s celebrated victory in the first Moscow Tchaikovsky International Competition, the Cliburn Competition takes place every four years in the artist’s home town. The Cliburn competition functions as a public audition for international concert tours showcasing 30 of the world’s most promising young pianists over two and a half weeks of extraordinary music-making. The emerging six finalists are provided with a unique opportunity to share hundreds of concert engagements throughout the United States and Europe. During the 17 days in Fort Worth, the young contestants play many different works in three phases of competition, in solo, chamber music, and concertos. The Award Ceremony on June 5 will be hosted by Academy Award-winning actor Anthony Hopkins, who, in addition to his work on the screen, also has a passion for classical music, playing the piano, and composing. American maestro James Conlon, Music Director-designate of the Ravinia Festival and Music Director of the Cincinnati May Festival, will return for his third consecutive Cliburn Competition to conduct the Fort Worth Symphony in the final round. The Grammy-nominated Takács Quartet will return for the second time to perform chamber music with the semi-finalists of the competition. Tickets $20 & up. Competition Schedule: Preliminary Round, May 20-24, 1-7:30 p.m; Semi-Final Round, May 26-29, 1:30-7:30 p.m.; Final Round, June 1-3, 7:30 p.m., 4th at 1:30 & 7:30 p.m. and 5th at 1:30 p.m.; Awards Ceremony, June 5, 5 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-738-6536, www.cliburn.org.

21-September 1 Strap yourself in for a wild ride in Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag, the newest giant-screen film at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater. Through sight and sound, the film takes you inside Operation Red Flag, the “doctorate” of Air Force combat training, and provides a rare insider’s view into the teamwork and dangers inherent in military flight training. Fighter Pilot introduces you to real-life Air Force Captain John Stratton, a young American fighter pilot who flies the F-15 Eagle, arguably the most potent and successful fighter plane ever built. The film follows the young pilot as he makes his way through this extraordinary event held in the desert of Nevada. He is amazed at how complex, confusing and dangerous the exercises are. Tickets: Gen. Ad. $7, children 3 12 and seniors 60+ $6. Call for showtimes. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

24-26 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Jackson Senators. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $4-$10. Parking $2-$3. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

24,25,26 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Kansas City Royals. 7:05 p.m. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

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

27,28,29 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Chicago White Sox. 7:05 p.m., 3:05 p.m. on the 28th, 1:05 p.m. on the 29th. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

28 Billy Bob’s Texas-B.B. King & Bobby “Blue” Bland. Tickets $15 & $35. 10 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117,
www.billybobstexas.com.

28 “Lone Star Dinosaurs,” a major new exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, invites visitors to immerse themselves in the science of paleontology and experience the thrill of authentic discovery. The permanent exhibit gives visitors the chance to use the skills and tools of paleontology in a dynamic, 8,000-square-foot space featuring a quarry-like field site, laser technology, multimedia computer laboratory, documentary videos and loads of bones and fossils from the Lone Star state. The exhibit also showcases five newly discovered dinosaur species, two of which are in the process of scientific review and have not yet been named. These new species were unearthed in Fort Worth and Flower Mound, Texas, and Parker, Hood and Comanche counties in Texas over the past two decades. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors 60+, and children 3-12, $6. Exhibit hours are 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.

28-December 18 The Amon Carter Museum presents “The Art of Twentieth Century American Illustrators from the Collection.” This installation will pair works from the Carter’s extensive collection of twentieth-century illustrated books with prints by the same artists-illustrators from the museum’s collection of works on paper. Focusing on works produced during the decades between the two World Wars (1917–1941), the exhibit will provide a glimpse into a uniquely American and here-to-fore lesser known aspect of the museum’s collections. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

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