KEY Magazine Fort Worth

MAY 2006

Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays pulled by the 109 year-old steam engine. Thursdays are Vintage Diesel Days. Trips from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards are scheduled Fridays through Sundays departing Grapevine at 1 p.m. and arriving in the Stockyards about 2:30 p.m. The return run boards at 4:15 p.m. to arrive back in Grapevine around 5:45 p.m. Robbers have been known to board the train as it makes its way from Grapevine to Fort Worth. The hour long Trinity River Run-leaving from the Stockyards-is 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. For Valentine's Special, see p. 39. Closed Christmas Day. Tickets for the Grapevine to Fort Worth Run are Gen. Adm. $20, seniors 55+ $18, and children $10. Tickets for the Trinity River run are Gen. Adm. $10, seniors $9, and children $6. One-way tickets are available. Plan to be at the depot 1 hour before departure time. Depots are located in Grapevine at 707 S. Main St. & the Fort Worth Stockyards Station at 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-410-3123, www.gvrr.com.

Ongoing 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. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Oct.-Feb.) and 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Mar.-Oct.). Open daily except major holidays. Gen. Ad. $14.95, seniors $10.95, children 3-11, $8.95, children under 2, free. 3 miles south of Glen Rose, off Hwy. 67, 254-897-2960, www.fossilrim.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.-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 The Ft. Worth Zoo, home to over 5,000 native and exotic animals and a world famous reptile collection, is rated one of America's top zoos by Family Life magazine, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today and Southern Living Reader's Choice Awards. Texas Wild!, is an 8-acre area that allows guests to encounter more than 300 creatures and visit 6 regions of the Lone Star State in just hours. The Zagat Survey U.S. Family Travel Guide 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-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. 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. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors $7, & youths 3-12, $7, children 2 & under, free. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

Ongoing Ft. Worth Trinity Park-The Log Cabin Village living history museum depicts the lifestyle of pioneers who settled this area in the mid-to-late 1800s. Hrs: Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1-5 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-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 fro ntier 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 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.

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.

May The May schedule for Granbury Live includes the last 5 performances in this limited run of “Old Glory and Grace,” an original patriotic and gospel concert. Mother’s Day, May 14 at 3 p.m., moms get in free along with another adult who buys a ticket. “Elvis, Chuck & Buddy” are still on the schedule along with “Big Fun-the Concert” and “God Bless Texas.” Fri. 8 p.m. & Sat. 1 p.m. Family Friday Nights, two youths, under age 17, get in free with each adult ticket purchased. On the Granbury Square. 1-800-989-8240.

Through May 7 The Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame invites you to the “Heart of the West Art Exhibition,” featuring works by 22 of the nation’s most distinguished female Western artists. Original works are in a variety of mediums, including bronze sculptures, oil and watercolor paintings. Adults $8, seniors 60+ & children 3-12, $7, children under 3, free with paid adult admission. Hrs: 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. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

Through May 21 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History takes you to the beautiful paradise of Hawaii in the exhibition “Lost in Paradise: Hawaii’s Plants at Risk.” Hawaii is a land of flowers with a unique and fascinating flora that is rapidly disappearing. Close to 50 percent of the native plants in Hawaii are now considered rare and endangered or already extinct. These are the flowers that most people never see, until now. Visitors to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will have an opportunity to learn about some of these rapidly disappearing plants. Gen. Ad. $8, children & seniors $7. Hrs: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org.

Through May 28 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents the special exhibition “Sean Scully: Wall of Light.” Inspired by a trip to Mexico more than twenty years ago, the “Wall of Light” series is based on the artist’s memory of light and shadow playing on ancient Mayan ruins. Scully’s exploration of surface texture and abstract forms in these works evokes a range of emotional and narrative themes. Featuring some forty paintings and a selection of pastels and watercolors, the exhibition allows for a fresh consideration of this important artist and an appreciation for his process of developing themes over many years. Gen. Ad. $8, students with ID and seniors 60+, $4, children 12 & under, free. Free Wednesdays and the first Sunday of each month. Tues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through May 28 When you visit the Amon Carter Museum’s exhibition “Patterns of Progress: Bird’s-Eye Views of Texas,” you will soar above the cities and towns of late nineteenth-and early twentieth-century Texas to catch a bird’s-eye view of their patchworks of streets, buildings, railroads and rivers. A large group of highly detailed and oversized prints in this special exhibition will offer a fascinating chronicle of one of the greatest periods of urban growth in Texas history. From Abilene, Alvord, and Austin to Waco and Wichita Falls, see what many of your favorite towns looked like more than 100 years ago. Free with a small admission fee for special exhibitions. Call for special exhibition prices. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.), Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through June 25 The Amon Carter Museum presents two special photographic exhibitions, “Focus on Photographs: Man Ray’s Électricité and “Exploring Sight: Young Photographers in the 1970s.” In “Focus on Photographs,” see ten revolutionary images created by the innovative American photographer Man Ray (1890-1976), who made cameraless photographs, or photograms, by placing objects like toasters, light bulbs and irons on a piece of photographic paper or film and then exposing the film or paper to light. Through “Exploring Sight,” look back thirty years to when an explosion of public and museum interest in artistic photography sparked experimentation among younger photographers with their craft. Admission to the permanent collection is free; call for admission prices to special exhibitions. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.), Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through June 25 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents the exhibition “Chuck Close Prints: Process and Collaboration,” a compilation survey of the full extent of Chuck Close’s long involvement with the varied forms and processes of printmaking. This exhibition highlights the creative processes and technical collaborations between the artist and master printers. Featuring works from 1972 to 2002, "Chuck Close Prints” illustrates the artist’s range of invention and demonstrates how Close has consistently but variously challenged the accepted boundaries of the printmaking tradition. Gen. Ad. $8, students with an ID and seniors 60+, $4, children 12 and under, free. Free every Wednesday and the first Sunday of every month. Hrs. Tues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through July 1 Arlington Museum of Art presents two exhibitions: “Shared Vision: Texas Artists Then & Now,” curated by Paul Rogers Harris, and “Instant Gratification: Exploration of the Polaroid,” curated by Jennifer Stark. Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 201 W. Main St., 817-275-4600 or www.arlingtonmuseum.org.

Through July 9 “DinoRoars,” the Fort Worth Zoo’s temporary exhibit, features tons of prehistoric, robotic dinosaurs set in various locations throughout the 64-acre park. The adventure begins when guests come face-to-face with mechanical life-size creatures, including dinosaur adults, babies and even a dinosaur egg. Some of the dinosaurs are programmed with tiny computers and pneumatic hoses that cause them to move and roar, appearing life-like. Free with Zoo admission. Gen. ad. $10.50, children 3-12, $8, and seniors $7. Admission is half-price every Wednesday. Hrs. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 1989 Colonial Parkway, 817-759-7555, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Through October 22 The Kimbell Art Museum’s new exhibition entitled “Masterpiece: A New Look at the Kimbell Collection” offers three phases. First, Asian art fills the north galleries until July 16; then, antiquities and European art will be in the south galleries until July 23; and finally, pre-Columbian and African art can be seen in the east gallery on the lower floor until October 22. The pieces include selections from the Kimbell collection, along with recent acquisitions and a large group of art on loan from other museums and private collectors. Four religious works by Spanish artists include Bartolomé Bermejo and Francisco de Zurbaran from the San Diego Museum of Art appear with a work by Fernando Gallego from the University of Arizona Museum of Art and another Zurbaran from a private collection. Zurbaran worked for churches and monasteries across southern Spain and in the Spanish colonies of South America. His The Lamb of God and Christ on the Cross, with the Virgin Mary, Saint Mary Magdalene, and Saint John are examples of his efforts to communicate with Christian worshippers. Christ on the Cross was exhibited for the first time in 1998. Tue., Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-5 p.m. and Sun. noon-5 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451 or www.kimbellart.org.

Every Friday & Saturday night Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $15, VIP $15, Gen. Ad. $11, seniors 60+, $9.50 & children 3-12, $8. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

3,4 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Baltimore Orioles. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $6-$80, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

4-7 Mayfest is celebrating its 34th year as Fort Worth’s premier community festival. The 2006 festival will be held on 33 acres in the lovely Trinity Park of Fort Worth, Texas. Enjoy duck races, bike shows, stilt walkers and jet ski shows! Tickets: adults $7, children 6-12, $4, children 5 and under, free. Thurs. & Fri. 3:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 817-332-1055, www.mayfest.org.

5 Honor Cinco de Mayo with live Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico performances in a festive atmosphere at Rose Marine Theater. Free. 7:30 p.m. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

5 Billy Bob’s Texas-Phil Pritchett. Tickets $10. The Kyle Bennett Band will open at 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

5,6,7 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the New York Yankees. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 7th. Tickets $6-$80, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

5-7 Bass Performance Hall hosts the Texas Ballet Theater troupes’ production of Cinderella with its evil step mother, miserable step sisters, and magical Fairy Godmother. In the mid-1940s, Sergei Prokofiev completed the score for Cinderella which had been interrupted by World War II. Ben Stevenson, artistic director of TBT, produced the Prokofiev work in 1970 which remains the most popular production in the United States. Choreographed by Stevenson, this production is the final performance of the 2005-06 season. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets are $18-$95. Corner of 4th and Calhoun Sts. For more information, call 1-877-212-4280 or go to www.texasballettheater.org.

6 National Astronomy Day gives astronomy lovers a chance to share their passion with the astronomy-curious at the Noble Planetarium for a full day of special activities. Enjoy safe solar viewing, watch solar cooking demonstrations and learn about the sun as a source of energy through fun demonstrations by the Texas Renewable Energy Group (weather permitting). 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

6 Latin Arts Association brings “Late Night Cine” to the Rose Marine Theater with Robert Rodriguez’ El Mariachi. Antonio Banderas is a traveling mariachi mistaken for a murderous criminal and must hide from a gang bent on killing him. Mature audiences only (in English). Free. 11 p.m. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

6 Billy Bob’s Texas-Jason Aldean. Tickets $10 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

6-7 Join the SAM’S CLUB MS 150 Bike Tour on the road to a cure from Dallas to Fort Worth. The 2006 Tour features a brand-new route through North Texas, a great new overnight celebration at the world-famous Texas Motor Speedway and a fantastic finish in beautiful Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth. 817-255-5700, www.ms150.com.

8,9,10 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Minnesota Twins. 6:05 p.m. on the 8th, 7:05 p.m. on the 9th, 1:05 p.m. on the 10th. Tickets $6-$80, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

9-14, 19-21 Casa Manaña presents the show that will keep your toes tapping with A Chorus Line showing at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth and the Eismann Center in Richardson, Texas. This story is a celebration of the unsung heroes of the American Musical Theatre – the chorus dancers. A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance and compelling drama, this stunning musical shares the often funny, always poignant stories of professional dancers who aspire to land a job in the next big Broadway show. This show contains material which may not be suitable for children. Tickets $30-$79. Bass Performance Hall showtimes (May 9-14): Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Eismann Center showtimes (May 19-21): Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Bass Performance Hall, Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280. Eismann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, 972-744-4650, www.casamanana.org.

11,12,13 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Shreveport Sports. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $4-$12, Parking $2-$3. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

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

12-28 Rose Marine Theater presents Shakespeare’s tale, The Taming of the Shrew with a twist. This family comedy centers around the courtship of two sisters, Kate and Bianca. Enjoy the struggle between Kate and Petruchio as he tries to “tame” this strong willed Mexicana! Set during the Mexican Revolution. Bilingual– Rated G. The performance is free in the outdoor plaza. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

13 Billy Bob’s Texas-Terri Clark. Tickets $10 & $23. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

15-21 The 2006 Bank of America Colonial tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth will be the 60th anniversary of the prestigious Tour event, which draws top players from all over the world. Defending champion Kenny Perry will take on all challengers for the $6 million purse. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For information, call 817-927-4280 or go to www.bankofamericacolonial.com.

18-21 The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra brings Collin Raye to Bass Performance Hall for the Star-Telegram Pops Series. No man in “country” can croon about love like Collin Raye. Whether he’s belting out a rocker like “Little Red Rodeo” or making you fall in love again with a tune like “Love, Me,” his beautiful voice offers pure pleasure from the first note to the last. Tickets $23-$72. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

19 Billy Bob’s Texas-Eli Young. Tickets $10. Becca Dalrymple will open at 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

19,20,21 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Lincoln Saltdogs. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 21st. Tickets $4-$12, Parking $2-$3. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

20 Billy Bob’s Texas-Lorrie Morgan. Tickets $10 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

22,23,24 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Los Angeles Angels. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 24th. Tickets $6-$80, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

25,26,27,28 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Oakland Athletics. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $6-$80, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

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

26 & 27 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the SCRA Buckle Series Finals. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $15, VIP $15, Gen. Ad. $11, seniors 60+, $9.50 & children 3-12, $8. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

26-June 18 Celebrating its 25th Anniversary season in memory of Rudy Eastman, Jubilee Theatre presents The Imaginary Invalid, by Moliére. Moliére’s final play is a sparkling satire on the medical profession written, ironically, in the last days of the playwright’s life. Doctors and patients alike come under scrutiny when Argan, the hypochondriac, decides that his daughter must marry a physician so that he will always have a doctor around. The perfect prescription for your serious condition, The Imaginary Invalid will have you in sutures—um, stitches! Tickets $12-$25. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m., Thurs. performance June 8th & 15th at 8 p.m. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

26-Sept. 3 Grapevine, TX-Join the Gaylord Texan in a myriad of activities during its 2nd Annual Summerfest. Whether it’s dining options and activities, live music, a cruise on Lake Grapevine or simply enjoying time with the family, the Gaylord Texan will have a wide variety of activities for everyone to enjoy each Thursday through Sunday for the entire summer. While at the hotel for SummerFest 2006, patrons can also visit the Austin City Limits “Making Music– Making History” exhibit running daily in the hotel’s Lower Texan Station. In addition to the exhibit, visitors will enjoy live performances by singer/songwriters on the Austin City Limits stage and interactive activities in the atrium area. 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817-778-1000, www.gaylordtexan.com.

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

27-Oct. 1 The Fort Worth Museum teams up with the Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame to bring you a new IMAX® film, Ride Around the World, in conjunction with the Cowgirl Museum’s exhibit, “Ride: A Global Adventure.” Ride Around the World takes you on a spectacular journey through Morocco, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, British Columbia and Texas, to meet vaqueros, gauchos, baqueanos and cowboys who are part of a single global horse culture—an unbroken trail stretching back 1,500 years. These rugged men and women were often first to settle the wild frontiers, lay the foundation in language, music and dress for the entire New World, and shape a culture. “Ride: A Global Adventure,” on display at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, also looks at the international roots of the American cowboy and cowgirl. From the dusty deserts of Morocco to the high plains of the Four Sixes Ranch in West Texas, “Ride: A Global Adventure” takes you beyond the myth that all cowboys are from Texas. The classic American cowboy, although a universal icon, evolved over time and has counterparts in other corners of the world. Fort Worth Museum, 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org. Cowgirl Museum, 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

28 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the 6th Annual Victory for Val Match Roping 2006. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $15, VIP $15, Gen. Ad. $11, seniors 60+, $9.50 & children 3-12, $8. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

29,30,31 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Seattle Mariners. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 31st. Tickets $6-$80, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

30,31, June 1 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Pensacola Pelicans. 7:05 p.m., 12:05 p.m. on the 31st. Tickets $4-$12, Parking $2-$3. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

June 2-July 4 Fort Worth Botanic Garden hosts the 16th annual Concerts In the Garden Summer Music Festival with 17 nights of outdoor concerts. From Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture to Glenn Miller’s big band favorites to Ricky Skaggs and even Elvis, this year’s series offers music for every taste. Plus fabulous fireworks every night and three big nights of Old-fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic on July 2, 3 and 4! Tickets go on sale May 1. General admission tickets range from $15 to $45. Children under 10 get in free. At www.fwsymphony.org or 817-665-6000. Fort Worth Botanic Garden is at University Dr. off Interstate 30.

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