KEY Magazine Fort Worth

JUNE 2002

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

Ongoing The Modern at Sundance Square, offering exhibit space and a gift shop, is an annex of the Modern Art Museum of Ft. Worth, which closed May 1 to prepare for its move to new facility Dec. 14. The Modern in Sundance Square will display changing exhibitions until closing Sept. 1. Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. & Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Free. 410 Houston St., 817-335-9215.

Ongoing The Ft. Worth Zoo in its 93rd year is home to over 5,000 native and exotic animals, and rated one of America's top ten zoos. Texas Wild!, an 8-acre addition, allows visitors a close-up view of creatures and habitats throughout the Lone Star state. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's when hrs. are noon-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $9, Seniors 65+, $5.50, children 3-12, $6.50, & toddlers 2 & under, free. Ticket includes entry into Texas Wild! Parking $5. 1/2 price tickets on Wed. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050.

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

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

Ongoing Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive, Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District-Twice daily, weather permitting and excepting major holidays. Herders dressed in 19th century cowboy gear drive 15 to 17 steers down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Bldg. or across the street near the Stockyards Visitor's Center. Watching the herd is free. Along E. Exchange Ave., 817-336-4373.

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

Ongoing Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo, Friday & Saturday evenings at 8 pm. Great rodeo action, plus a calf and a mutton scramble for the kids. For additional information on tickets or events call 817-625-1025 or Metro 817-654-1148.

Ongoing Arlington, TX-Six Flags Over Texas is open daily 10 a.m.-10 p.m., with stage shows, breath-taking rides, Looney Tunes USA, shops & food. Gen Ad. $42.89; Seniors 55+, & children, $32.16; under 2-years of age, free. Prices include taxes. Family of 4-package $239.96. Parking $9. From either I-30 or I-20 take Hwy. 360 to 2201 Road to Six Flags, 817-530-6000.Saturdays Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge-Naturalist-led Nature Hikes take the trails through blooming wildflowers where hikers will see insects, birds & animals, along with current projects on the Refuge. Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - noon. Water & appropriate clothing are suggested. For all ages. 10 a.m.-noon. 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., 817-237-1111.

Ongoing Cattle Raisers Museum exhibits "Heroic Journeys: Up the Great Cattle Trails." Through historical photographs, period illustrations and artifacts, visitors to the Museum learn the real story of the era between 1865 and 1890 in the cattle industry, and how the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association was formed and its influence as they lobbied congress for a "National Trail"--a corridor making Texas cattle drives a safer journey. Gen. Ad. $3; youths 13-18, TSCRA Members, Seniors & Organized Tour Groups, $2; 4-12, $1, under age 4 & School groups, free. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p. m. & Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 1301 W. 7th St., 817-332-8551.

June-Aug. 25 Amon Carter Museum exhibits "Eye Contact: Modern American Portrait Drawings from the National Portrait Gallery," featuring 50 of the Smithsonian gallery's most important works on paper. Through Aug. 18, the Carter is exhibiting its own collection, "Striking Likenesses: Portrait Prints from the Permanent Collection." The Amon Carter Museum's collection of American art has grown from 400 objects to almost 240,000 in its 40-year history. Housed in its newly expanded facility, the museum has almost doubled its existing square footage for a total of 109,000 square feet. Tue. Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

June-Sept. 2 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History hosts the traveling exhibit--Risk! The 5000-square-foot interactive display, developed by the Ft. Worth Museum of Science & History, showcases a variety of realistic experiences that invite guests to explore & understand risk and the part it plays in everyday life. Major challenges include the Beam Walk, a Bed of Nails, You Bet Your life, Car Crash, How Old Are You Really? Switches, Extreme Gallery, & Risk! Cinema. The 12-minute Risk! Cinema looks at the lives of race car driver Johnny Rutherford; Dallas physician & mountain climber, Beck Weathers; World Champion Bullfighter, Rob Smuts; firefighter Regina Wilson, who was at the World Trade Center Sept. 11; Barbara Morgan, who was selected as the backup to Christa McAuliffe in the NASA Teacher-in-Space Program in 1986; Amelia Rudolph, founder & artistic director of Project Bandaloop, a performance group that combines dance with climbing & repelling off cliffs & skyscrapers & Lloyd Cannon & Bart Eaton, Alaskan king crab fishermen whose occupation is considered by some as the most dangerous in the world. Exhibits open Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5: 30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors 60+ & Children 3-12, $5. Children under 3, free. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300 or www.fortworthmuseum.org

June-Sept. 2 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History's Lone Star Dinosaurs gallery is exhibiting "Hatching the Past." Photographs, casts, and real samples of eggs, some almost 18" long, help illustrate what is and is not a dinosaur egg. "Baby Louie," a giant oviraptor embryo discovered by Charlie Magovern in a block of elongated eggs from China, is the central feature of the exhibit. Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5: 30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors, $6, children 3-12, $5. Children under 3 free. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300 or www.fortworthmuseum.org.

June-Dec. Fort Worth Museum of Science & History's Omni Theater screens Space Station - the first cinematic journey to the International Space Station (ISS) - where audiences can experience for themselves life in zero gravity aboard the new station. Join seven Space Shuttle crews and two resident station crews as they transform the International Space Station into a permanently inhabited scientific research station. The film stars astronauts and cosmonauts from the United States, Canada, Russia, and Europe who collectively have spent thousands of hours in space. Through September, Omni Max Theater will also screen Kilimanjaro: To the Roof of Africa. For show times, call 817-255-9300.1501 Montgomery St.

June-Dec. Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau houses "The Chisholm Trail: Fort Worth's "Cowtown' Heritage" exhibit featuring the famous cattle-drive route and its connection to Fort Worth. Special exhibits include colonial Spanish spurs, branding irons, early cowboy gear and apparel, cattle-drive saddles, and cattle drive photographs from an 1867 Harper's Weekly. Other artifacts include an Arbuckles coffee box, an original Stetson "Boss of the Plains" hat, and a pair of Justin cowboy boots made at the original Nocona factory in the 1890s. Four themes are explored in the exhibit: "Origins of the Cattle Trails," "Cowtown and the Drover," "Trail Impact on Fort Worth," and "Popular Culture of the Trails." Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 415 Throckmorton St. 800-433-5747.

1 Billy Bob's Texas-Mark Chesnutt, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $17.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

1, 2 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History presents "Global Shoes." - A hands-on exhibit featuring 187 shoes from 40 countries. Using the familiar world of shoes, the display helps children grasp the complex systems of the global community and appreciate its cultural diversity. Seven activity areas allow visitors to try on foot wear from other countries and learn their measurement methods other for shoe sizes. The IBJ Foundation of the Industrial Bank of Japan, Ltd., with additional support from the Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Foundation, the Stride Rite Corp. Philanthropic Foundation, and the Joseph & Claire Flom Foundation make this exhibit possible. Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m-8 p.m., & Sun. noon-5:30 p.m. Gen Ad. $7, Seniors $6, children 3-12, $5, and under 3-yrs., free. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300.

1,2 Gingerbread Trail Historic Home Tour, Downtown Waxahachie. Sponsored by Ellis County Museum. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., 972-937-0681.

1,2 Bass Performance Hall hosts the legendary Art Garfunkel in concert with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in its Superstar Pops Series. Thu., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. 525 Commerce St., 817-665-6000.

1-9 Jubilee Theatre's cast performs Cheryl West's Jar the Floor. Four generations gather for greatgrandma Madear's 90th birthday. Guests include Grandma Lola, professor Maydee, and Vennie and his girlfriend. What an assortment of apples that fall from this funny, often vulgar tree. Fri. & Sat. 8:15 p.m. & Sat. & Sun. 3:15 p.m. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411.

1-15 Irving, TX-Carpenter Performance Hall's Dupree Theater hosts the cast of ICT MainStage as they present Night Watch. A sleepless woman sees out her window a man, chair & blood. Is it murder or madness? Thu.-Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 2:30 p.m., $8 & $14. 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., 972-252-7558.

1 White Elephant Saloon-J. D. Monson & Band, 8:45 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $5 music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

1-16 Kimbell Art Museum presents "Bartolom¯© Esteban (1617-1682): Paintings from American Collections," featuring 34 works from the golden age of Spanish painting. Organized by the Kimbell and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, these are the only two USA venues for the exhibit. Loaned by generous institutions and individuals in this country, the paintings provide an overview of Murillo's stylistic development from the naturalism of his youth to a loose, brushy style 19th-century critics called "vaporous." The works also demonstrate Murillo's ability to work on the monumental scale required by a 17th-century artist as well as the capability to do very small, refined paintings. An illustrated catalog accompanying the exhibit is available in the Museum Shop. Tue.-Thu. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Gen. Ad. $4-$8, Seniors 60+ & Students with an ID, $3-$6, children 6-11, $2-$4; children under 6, free (must be accompanied by an adult). Acoustiguide Audio Tour $4 per person in addition to entry ticket. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034.

1-29 Evelyn Siegel Gallery exhibition of "The Night Shift," 3700 W. Seventh, 817-731-6412.

1,7,8,14,15,16,21,22,28,29 Granbury, TX- Granbury Live‚Ñ¢ takes a musical journey from the TV music of the 50s to Rhythm & Blues to Rock & Roll performed by the Amazing Made-In-Texas Showtime Band. Hear tunes made famous by The Platters, Ray Charles, Connie Francis & Bill Haley. Visit "Prom Night 1956," with Stan Velour & Farley Farkel. Mo & Bro, the Blue Suede Brothers & Mom Flo rock the joint with comedy performances of soul classics. On the Square. 1-800-989-2169 or www.granburylive.com.

1,8,15,22,29 Arlington, TX-River Legacy Parks features Saturday Nature Hikes. Meet at the Living Science Center. Docent points out various sights from wild plants to native birds. 9:30 a.m. Gen Ad. $2, children & youths 3-18, $1. Fee also includes a tour of the Science Center. 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., 817-860-6752.

1-30 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House cast performs Meredith Willson's The Music Man. In 1912, Harold Hill comes to River City, Iowa to start a boy's band, and meets Marion, the librarian. Classic tunes from the show include "Trouble," "Till There Was You," and "Seventy-six Trombones." Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m., $15 to $18. On the Square. 866-572-0881.

2 Bass Performance Hall, Texas Wind symphony presents "A Night of Country"-7:30 p.m., 525 Commerce St., Tickets: $12-$52, 817-665-6000.

2-4 White Elephant Saloon-Justin Temme, 7-11 p.m., no music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817624-1887.

3-8 Van Cliburn International Piano competition for Outstanding Amateurs-Ed Landreth Auditorium, TCU, Tickets: $10-$35, 817-335-9000.

4-9 Bass Performance Hall, Casa Ma¯±ana presents Guys and Dolls-Tony Award winner Maurice Hines stars as Nathan Detroit in this slick, smart and funny new production. Tue.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 817-665-6000, 525 Commerce St., 817-665-6000.

5, 6 White Elephant Saloon-George Norris, 7-11 p.m., no music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

6 Amon Carter Museum's Film Series: Portraits in Film presents Edward Hopper: The Silent Witness, directed by Wolfgang Hastert, 1995, USA, 45 minutes. An atmosphere film that captures elements of the inner life of American artist Edward Hopper (1882-l967). Searching for scenes that inspired him, the film conjures the austere, still, and isolated American landscape Hopper evoked. This film is being presented in conjunction with "Eye Contact: Modern American Portrait Drawings from the National Portrait Gallery." 5:30 p.m., free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

6-12, 18-20, 27-30 Fort Worth Cats Minor-League Baseball-LaGrave Field, 7:05 p.m., except the 9th at 2:05 p.m., 12th at 1:05 p.m., 28th at 5:35 p.m. & 30th at 2:05 p.m. in the new $8.5 million classic-style ballpark featuring luxury suites, a restaurant, a meeting room and a baseball museum. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. $4-$9, 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

6,7.14-July 7 Allied Theatre Group is joining forces with Texas Christian University to present the annual Shakespeare in the Park festival, which has been renamed the Fort Worth Shakespeare Festival. The change of location to TCU's Hays Theater offers an enhanced theatre experience for audiences, solving some of the obstacles inherent in outdoor theatre, such as inclement weather, street noise, and insects. In addition, TCU's proximity to Stage West theater will allow for an expanded festival, with events occurring in multiple locations. The Festival will present two productions at Hays Theatre, and one at Stage West. On view at the Hays Theatre, running in repertory, will be The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Nicolas Sandy, and George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, directed by Joel Ferrell. The show at Stage West, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), will be helmed by Artistic Director Jim Covault. Sets for Shrew and Pygmalion will be designed by Chairman of the Theatre Department, Dr. Forrest Newlin. The festival opens Thu., June 6 at 7:30 p.m., with The Taming of the Shrew. Pygmalion opens Fri., June 7 at 8 p.m. Both shows conclude June 30. Complete Works opens at Stage West Fri., June 14 at 8 p.m. and runs through July 7. To enhance the festival atmosphere, picnicking space is available on the green lawns of TCU. General Ad. $18-$22, Seniors and full-time students $8, 3055 S. University Drive, 817-784-9378.

7 White Elephant Saloon-James Brandom & Custom Fitt, 8:45 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $4 music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

7 Billy Bob's Texas-Restless Heart, 10:30 p.m., $8. 75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

7 Amon Carter Museum- Children's Film Series presents Winslow Homer: An American Original, directed by Graeme Lynch, l999, USA, 49 minutes. Set in 1874, this film recreates the life of American painter Winslow Homer (1836-1910). Program includes an introduction to the film and a discussion when it's over. Adults are asked to accompany groups of children. 2 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

7-9 UTA Maverick Stadium hosts the 16th annual Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Gen. Ad. $9-$12, Youth 6-12 $3.50, 817-654-2293.

7,8,9 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame--Grand opening of the new $21 million, 33,000 square foot museum honors women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. Ribbon cutting June 7 at 10 a.m., Parade and celebrity tour, June 8 at 10 a.m., official opening June 9 at noon. Hrs, Tue. 10 a.m. -8 p.m., Wed. -Sat. 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Sun. noon -5 p.m. (Closed Mondays except June 10.) Gen Ad. $6, Seniors & Youths 6-18 $4, Wed. - half price. 1720 Gendy Street, 817-336-4475, 800-476-FAME or www.cowgirl.net.

7,8,15,16 Arlington, TX-Arlington Museum of Art's Texas contemporary art exhibit, on view in the Allan Saxe Mezzanine Galleries, is "A Notion of Sugar," curated by Linda Guy. Wed. 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. & Thu. Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 201 W. Main St., 817-275-4600.

8 Billy Bob's Texas-Johnny Rivers, 10:30 p.m., $8. 75 & $16.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

8 White Elephant Saloon-Larry Joe Taylor & Band, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., $6 music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

9 Amon Carter Museum's An Artist's Perspective Lecture Series presents "Positive and Negative: Influences from Working with the Museum Collection" by Steven Watson, Museum Photographer. 3-4 p.m., free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

9 White Elephant Saloon-Steve Carrasco, 7-11 p.m., no music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

10, 11 White Elephant Saloon-Justin Temme, 7-11 p.m., no music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

12,13 White Elephant Saloon-Brian Burns, 7-11 p.m., no music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

13 Amon Carter Museum's Gallery Talks presents "A Tribute to Thomas Cole: 'Frederich Church's New England Landscape'" by Museum Director Rick Stewart. 12:15-12:45 p.m., free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

13 Bass Performance Hall, Performing Arts Fort Worth presents "The Del McCoury Band"-8 p.m., 525 Commerce St., 817-665-6000.

13-16, 20-26, 27-30 Ft. Worth Botanic Garden presents the Fort worth Symphony Orchestra and a host of musical stars at Concerts in the Garden-Crawfish, Rick Trevino and Mi Son, Brave Combo, Billy and the Hillbillies, fireworks and more highlight the annual summer festival. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-665-6000 or www.fwsymphony.org.

14 Kimbell Art Museum-Creighton Gilbert, professor emeritus of the history of art, Yale University talks abut "Lucretia, Portia, Hasdrubal's Wife & their Husbands: Ercole de' Roberti's Three Stories of Women. 7 p.m., free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8151.

14 Grapevine, TX-Palace Arts Center features Motoi Takeda, Associate Concert Master Violinist, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, in a Classical Concert. 8 p.m. Tickets at 817-410-3100. 300 S. Main St.

14 White Elephant Saloon-Blaine Gray Band, 8:45 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $4 music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

14-16 North Texas Balloon Classic, Midway Airport, Waxahachie, 817-988-1028.

14 Amon Carter Museum's Children's Film Series: The Amazing Lives of American Artists," presents Mary Cassatt: American Impressionist, directed by Richard Mozer, l999, USA, 60 minutes. Focuses on the story of American artist Mary Cassatt (1844-1926), an impressionist painter in Paris in the 19th century. Adults are asked to accompany groups of children. 2 p.m., free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

14 Billy Bob's Texas-Jason Bowland & Kevin Fowler, 10:30 p.m., $8. 75 & $11.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

15 Billy Bob's Texas-Ray Price, 10:30 p.m., $8. 75 & $16.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

15 White Elephant Saloon-Hill City Band, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $5 music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

15 Kimbell Art Museum's lecture series "The Artist's Eye," moderated by artist & writer, Janet Tyson, presents artist Terri Thornton who will examine works in the permanent collection. 12:30 p.m., free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8151.

16 White Elephant Saloon-Songwriters in the Round, 3-7 p.m. and Brian Burns, 7-11 p.m., no music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

16,17 Bass Performance Hall, Performing Arts Fort Worth presents Jethro Tull, 7:30 p.m., 525 Commerce St., 817-665-6000.

19, 20 White Elephant Saloon-Brett Graham, 7-11 p.m., no music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

20 Amon Carter Museum's "Film Series: Portraits in Film" presents a Double Feature. Roy Lichtenstein: Reflections, produced by Edgar B. Howard, 1989, USA, 30 minutes. Features artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) discussing his work, his artistic process and the sources of his inspiration The second movie is The Drawings of Roy Lichtenstein, directed by Edgar B. Howard and Seth Schneidman, 1987, USA, 20 minutes. A film that gets behind the sometimes impenetrably slick surfaces of Lichtenstein's canvases and prints to show the genesis of his works. Both films are being presented in conjunction with "Eye Contact: Modern American Portrait Drawings from the \National Portrait Gallery." 5:30 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8151.

21 White Elephant Saloon- Brett Graham Band, 8:45 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $4 music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

21-22 Irving, TX-Irving Arts Center Music Fest features the Irving Symphonic Band, with guest conductor Dennis Fisher, Associate Director of Wind Studies at the College of Music-University of North Texas. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10, 972-252-2778 ext. 325. 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.

21 Amon Carter Museum's Children's Film Series: "The Amazing Lives of American Artists", screens a double Feature: Jacob Lawrence: The Glory of Expression, directed by David Irving, 1996, USA, 28 minutes. Features the life and work of one of America's great painters, Jacob Lawrence 1917-2000. The other film is Jacob Lawrence Intimate Portrait, directed by Grover Babcock and Elvin Whitesides, 1993, USA, 25 minutes. Traces Jacob Lawrence's career from Harlem in the 1930s to his life as a professor in Seattle. Adults are asked to accompany groups of children. 2 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

21 Billy Bob's Texas-Lee Roy Parnell, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $12.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

21, 22 Bass Performance Hall, Ballet Arlington presents "Simply Classic". 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 817-665-6000, 525 Commerce St., 817-665-6000.

22 Billy Bob's Texas-Collin Raye, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $20.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

22 White Elephant Saloon-J. D. Monson & Band, 8:45 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $5 music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

22-September 29 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents the "Seuss!" exhibit. An interactive exhibit celebrating the whimsical rhymes, memorable characters, and rich tradition of silliness and make-believe of Dr. Seuss, who revolutionized the way children learn to read and experience literature. Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5: 30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors $6, children 3-12 $5, 817-255-9300.

23 White Elephant Saloon-Steve Carrasco, 7-11 p.m., no music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

23-July 6 Will Rogers Memorial Center hosts the American Paint Horse Association's 2002 World Championship Show. Talented equestrians and their American Paint Horse mounts vie for more than $264,000 prize money and World Championship titles. For more info call 817-834-2742 or go to www.aphaworldshow.com. 3301 W. Lancaster.

24 Bass Performance Hall, Performing Arts Fort Worth presents "Englebert Humperdinck"- 7:30 p.m., 525 Commerce St., 817-665-6000.

24, 25 White Elephant Saloon-Justin Temme, 7-11 p.m., no music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

25-30 Bass Performance Hall, Casa Manana presents Greater Tuna, starring Joe Sears and Jaston Williams. See life through the eyes of the quirky, unpredictable, hilarious citizens of Tuna, Texas. Tue.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 817-665-6000, 525 Commerce St.

26, 27 White Elephant Saloon-George Norris, 7-11 p.m., no music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

27 Amon Carter Museum's Gallery Talks presents "The Magic of Russell's Watercolors" by Museum Director, Rick Stewart. 12:15-12:45 p.m., free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

28 Ridgmar-The shopping center has arranged a Family Scavenger Hunt and Play Day, 2 p.m. Search all over Ridgmar for exciting clues to win a bag of goodies from Ridgmar stores. I-30 at Green Oaks Rd., 817-731-0856 or 817-735-4838.

28 White Elephant Saloon- Aaron Watson & The Orphans of the Brazos, 8:45 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $4 music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

28 Billy Bob's Texas-Kansas, 10:30 p.m., $8. 75 & $20.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

29 Billy Bob's Texas-Charlie Robison, 10:30 p.m., $8. 75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

29 White Elephant Saloon- Southern Breeze Band, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $5 music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

30 Amon Carter Museum's "Making an American Masterpiece" Lecture Series features "The Statue that Enchanted the World: Hiram Powers' ‚"Greek Slave,'" presented by Patricia Junker, Curator of Paintings and Sculpture. 2-3 p.m., free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

30 White Elephant Saloon-Justin Temme, 7-11 p.m., no music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887.

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