KEY Magazine Fort Worth

JUNE 2003

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Through Spring 2004 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame-Texas and the Cavalry exhibit. Gen Ad. $4, Seniors $3, Children 3-12 $2, open daily, 128 E. Exchange, 817-626-7131.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June -Sept. 4 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History's Omni Theater screens Top Speed from MacGillivray Freeman Films. Join comedian Tim Allen as he hosts Olympic Medalist Marion Jones, mountain biking champ Marla Streb, rising young race car river, Lucas Luhr, and high performance car designer Stephen Murkett, as they pursue their common goal of ultimate velocity. Enjoy a giant screen view as you race alongside each of these competitors in their quest to set new records. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors & Children, $5. For show times go to www.fortworthmuseum.org or call 817-255-9300. 1501 Montgomery St.

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

June-Sept. 14 Kimbell Art Museum's new exhibition is "The Quest for Immorality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt." "Quest" curator is Betsy M. Bryan of The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. The exhibition contains over 100 of Egypt's finest treasures including sculptures, jewelry, and other funerary art from Egypt's golden age, including an ancient painted model of a royal barge that carried pharaohs along the Nile, a gold mask from the royal tombs at Tanis, and a full-scale, walk-in reconstruction of the 15th century B.C. burial Chamber of pharaoh Thutmose III. An illustrated, 240 page catalogue co-published by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and Prestel, and co-edited by Hornung & Bryan, is available in the Museum Shop. Gen. Ad. $9 & $16, Seniors 60+ & Students with an I.D., $8 & $14, children 6-11, $7 to $12, & children under 6, free. Group rates at 817-332-8451, ext. 229. Half-price tickets on Tuesdays. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.

1 Bass Performance Hall-Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents Bella Davidovich, piano soloist. Eri Klas conducts. 2 p.m., $11-$71, 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000.

1 Grapevine, TX-IronFest. Head to the Grapevine Heritage Center and see plenty of hot iron being bent when members of the Artist-Blacksmiths Association of America presents their second regional IronFest in Grapevine. Over 300 blacksmiths will heat up the action, doing demonstrations, teaching classes, trading equipment, conducting an auction and more. Bring the kids to see craftsmanship of years past...and the beautiful art pieces created and used today by the ‘modern day' blacksmith. 817-410-3185, 1-800-457-6338, or www.grapevinetexasusa.com.

1-8 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents "Philip Guston Retrospective." Curated by the Modern's Chief Curator, Michael Auping, this is the most comprehensive survey of Guston's work to date. The exhibition showcases more than 100 works, spanning the 1930s to Guston's death in 1980. Included are rarely seen drawings and paintings from the artist's estate and the private collection of his daughter, Musa. A book accompanying the exhibition is available. Tue. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed.,Thu. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $10, Seniors & Students $8; children 13 & under, free. The Permanent Collection is free. Docent-led public tours offered Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215 or www.themodern.org.

1-11 Jubilee Theatre's cast performs A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. Over 40 years have elapsed since Walter Lee Younger's moving struggle to make it to the top against unreasonable bias was staged. Despite some success in the lives of black Americans, this is still a relevant story today. $14-20, Fri. & Sat. 8:15 p.m. & Sat. & Sun. 3:15 p.m., 506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

1 -15 Arlington Museum of Art exhibits "A Sense of Place" exhibition featuring art by Daniel Blagg, Gregory Horndeski, Guy Hundere, Suzanne Paquette, Sherry Owens, Lordy Rodriguez, and Ann Stautberg. Free. 201 W. Main St., 817-275-4600.

1-22 Amon Carter Museum presents "Casting a Spell: Winslow Homer, Artist and Angler." This exhibition is the first to bring together the paintings that Homer created giving form to the impressions he gained as an angler. The exhibition includes more than 50 works, mostly watercolors, by the artist who is perhaps America's most inventive master of the medium. Co-organized by the Amon Carter Museum and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. A catalogue is available in the Museum Store. 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.

1-29 Stage West-Allied Theatre Group presents Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw. One of the greatest writers of the English language at his sparkling best with his phonetician, Henry Higgins, and his apt pupil, Eliza Doolittle. Thu. 7:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $20-$24, Student and Senior discounts available. 3055 S. University Drive 817-784-9378.

1-29 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House cast performs Annie Get Your Gun with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin. Herbert and Dorothy Fields wrote the book. When Col. Buffalo Bill discovers Annie Oakley, he persuades the sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It takes just one glance for her to fall head over heels for the dashing shooting-ace, Frank Butler, who headlines the show. Berlin hits include "You Can't Get A Man With A Gun," "There's No Business Like Show Business," "The Girl That I Marry," "I Got the Sun in the Morning," and "An Old Fashioned Wedding." Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m., $21 to $26. On the Square. 866-572-0881 or 817-573-9191.

2,3,4 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Rio Grande Valley White Wings, 7:05 p.m., and 12:05 p.m on 4th, at the newly renovated ballpark. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. $4-$9, Parking $2-$3, 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

5 Amon Carter Museum screens A River Runs Through It in conjunction with "Casting a Spell: Winslow Homer: Artist and Angler." Directed by Robert Redford, the film is an adaptation of Norman MacLean's autobiographical novella about fly-fishing and familial relationships. Hosted by Bart Weiss, Director, Dallas Video Festival & Assistant Professor or Art and Film, UTA. In the Carter auditorium. 5:30 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

5-July 6 Fort Worth Botanic Gardens and co-sponsor the Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra presents 23 nights of Concerts in the Garden. Programs begin June 5th with the Texas Wind Symphony conducted by Ray Lichtenwalter and ends July 6th with the Classical Mystery Tour conducted by Martin Herman. Fireworks end each night's show. Lawn tickets (blanket space) are $14 in advance, $17 at the gate. Tables from $21 to $41 in advance & $25 to $45 at the gate. Self-parking $5, valet and VIP $15. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and shows begin at 8 p.m. Ticket info at 817-665-6000 or online at www.fwsymphony.org. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

6 Billy Bob's Texas-Cory Morrow, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $10.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza,817-624-7117.

6 Bass Performance Hall-Performing Arts Fort Worth presents country music legend, George Jones. 8 p.m., $38-60.50, 525 Commerce, 817-212-4280 or www.fwsymphony.org.

6-8 University of Texas at Arlington, Maverick Stadium -17th Annual Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games. Scheduled events include professional and amateur athletics, workshops, children's games and activities, genealogy and history seminars, dog shows, dance parties, colorful Scottish Clan tents, and every kind of Scottish food and ale imaginable. Corner of Davis and Mitchell Sts.

6-29 Hip Pocket Theatre Oak Acres Amphitheatre-A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Mark Twain's mystic comedy with Merlin's magic is played out in the ancient green woods of Oak Acres. The adjacent Log Cabin offers beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and desserts. Live music after each performance, 817-246-9775. Fri.-Sun. 9 p.m., $6-$12, 1620 Las Vegas Trail North at 820 North, 817-246-9775 or www.hippocket.org.

6,7,20,21,27,28 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.

6-July 12 Circle Theatre's cast performs Ad Wars by Vince McKewin. A consumer-oriented advertising agency finds itself in the middle of a bidding war for a new defense contract. Patrick, a veteran of the Gulf War, is forced to come to terms with his conscience. Based on events from his own life, McKewin's play is a dark comedy about the business of war and of ethics in America. R Rating. Thu. & Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. $15 to $30. In Sundance Sq. 230 W. 4th St., 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

7 Billy Bob's Texas-Johnny Rivers, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $16.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

7-8 Bass Performance Hall-Gladney Center for Adoption presents Harry Connick Jr. and his Big Band. Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7:30 p.m.. $36-$106, 525 Commerce, 817-212-4280.

7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-CowtownColiseum hosts Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show. Family friendly entertainment. 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. Box seats $10.50, Gen. Ad. $8, Seniors 60+ $6.50 & children 3-12, $4.50. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

8 Amon Carter Museum's "An Artist's Perspective Series" presents "Urban Anomalies Revealed" with Barbara Crane, Photographer & Professor Emeritus, School of the Art Institute of Chicago leading the discussion. 3 p.m. -4 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

10 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth & the Lone Star Film Festival presents "Classics at the Modern: Summer of Mystery & Suspense." In the 1946 film Three Strangers wish before the Chinese goddess of fortune, Kwan Yin, for a winning sweepstakes ticket to divide among themselves. Starring Peter Lorre & Sydney Greenstreet. Runs 92 minutes. 7 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215.

10-12 Arlington, TX-Creative Arts Theatre & School members perform Raggedy Ann & Andy, 1100 W. Randol Mill Road, 817-861-CATS or www.creativearts.org.

10,11,12 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the New York Mets, 7:05 p.m. $5-$75, Parking $8, 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com

10-15 Bass Performance Hall-Casa Mañana presents Swing. Nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best New Musical, Best Director, Best Choreography, and Best Orchestrations, Swing is an all-singing, all-dancing evening of entertainment featuring a mix of new and classic songs and more than 30 tour de force numbers. Tue.-Thu. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 & 7:30 p.m., $27.50-$59.50, 525 Commerce, 817-332-9319.

12-15 Theatre Arlington's cast performs Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe DiPietro. A hilarious family comedy from the author of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change! $14-$16, Thur. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 305 W. Main Street, 817-275-7661.

13-15 The Parks at Arlington Mall-Radio Shack presents TLC's Junkyard Wars: On The Road, The Learning Channel's Emmy-nominated series, Junkyard Wars, races into Arlington. Now you too can have a chance to compete with your own junk-inspired creations for the top prize. The interactive hands-on experience is free and open to all ages. Fri. noon-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m., 3811 S. Cooper St., 817-467-0200 or www.tlc.com.

13 Arlington, TX, Tierra Verde Golf Club-Outback Steakhouse presents the 9th Annual Jim Reeves Star-Telegram Competitor's Challenge Golf Tournament. 7005 Golfclub Drive, 817-272-7167, 817-272-2032

13 Grapevine, TX, Palace Theatre-Pecos River Brass Band's concert honoring great American composers, 8 p.m., 300 S. Main, 817-410-3100.

13 Kimbell Art Museums Evening Lecture series topic is "Picturing the Afterlife: 18th Dynasty Painted Tombs at Thebes." Speaker is Gay Robins, professor of Ancient Egyptian art, Emory University, Atlanta. 7 p.m. Free.3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451.

13 Billy Bob's Texas-Brian McComas, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $10.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

13,14 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts Championship Bull Riding. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $25, Gen. Ad. $15 & children 3-12, $10. $2 off discounts at participating O'Reilly Auto Parts stores. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

13,14,15 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Shreveport Sports, 7:05 p.m., and 2:05 p.m on 15th, at the newly renovated ballpark. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. $4-$9, Parking $2-$3, 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

13,14,15 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Florida
Marlins, 7:05 p.m.,and 7:30 p.m on 14th. $5-$75, Parking $8, 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

13-July 6 Grapevine TX, Runway Theatre stages You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Thu.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., $10-$12. 215 N. Dooley St., 817-488-4842 or www.runwaytheatre.com.

14 Grapevine, TX, It's free Flag Day on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. For times and tickets call 817-410-3123. 707 S. Main St.

14 Billy Bob's Texas-Terri Clark, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $16.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

15 Father's Day

15 Grapevine, TX-Take Dad for a ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. For times and tickets call 817-410-3123. 707 S. Main St.

17 Bass Performance Hall-Renaissance Cultural Center presents "An Evening of Country Blues" featuring Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and The Light Crust Doughboys with special guest Steven Pride. 8 p.m., $21-$61, 525 Commerce, 817-212-4280.

17-19 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Oakland Athletics, 9:05 p.m., 2:35 p.m. on 19th, $5-$75, Parking $8, 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

17,18,19,20 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Amarillo Dillas, 7:05 p.m. at the newly renovated ballpark. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. $4-$9, Parking $2-$3, 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com

19 Granbury, TX-Granbury Opera House hosts a gospel concert by Jeff Ferguson with a special appearance by Southern Charm. 8 p.m. Gen. Ad. $10, children under 12, $5. On the Square. 817-573-3800.

19 Bass Performance Hall-Riders in the Sky. 7 p.m., $22-$32, 525 Commerce, 817-212-4280.

20 Billy Bob's Texas-Heart, 10:30 p.m., $10 & $28.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

20 Bass Performance Hall-Ballet Arlington performs "Carmen Suite." 8 p.m., $12-$48, 525 Commerce, 817-212-4280.

20,21,22 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Houston Astros, 7:05 p.m. $5-$75, Parking $8, 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com

20 & 22 Magnolia at the Modern screens the Oscar nominated Shorts Program from Apollo Cinema featuring the best animated and live-action short films of 2002. They are The Cathedral, Das Rad, Mt. Head, The Chubbchubbs, Mike's New Car, I'll Wait for the Next One, and This Charming Man. Runs 91 minutes. Fri. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215,

21 Summer Solstice.

21 Billy Bob's Texas-Patty Loveless, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $20.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

22 Kimbell Art Museum screens Egypt Uncovered: Pyramid, The Resurrection Machine--A & B. These films examine recent archaeological findings that shed new light on the sophisticated belief system, daily life, artwork, and major monuments of the ancient Egyptians. Part A runs for 26 min. & part B runs 25 min. 2 p.m. Free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451.

23,24,25,26 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Oakland Athletics, 7:05 p.m., 6:05 p.m on 23rd. $5-$75, Parking $8, 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

25,26,27,28 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Ozark Mountain Ducks, 7:05 p.m. at the newly renovated ballpark. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. $4-$9, Parking $2-$3, 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com

26-28 Grapevine, TX The Great Race drivers, in 100 vintage automobiles, stop in Grapevine in their race across the US. Arriving Thursday at 6 p.m. along Main Street; the vintage automobiles will be on view all day Friday at the Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main; Saturday at 7 a.m., The Great Race drivers begin their timed departures from Grapevine Mills Mall, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., 817-410-3459.

24-29 Bass Performance Hall hosts Casa Mañana's presentation of Meredith Willson's delightful musical The Music Man. The trouble in River City, Iowa should all be taken care of by Professor Harold Hill's boy's band. "Trouble," "Till There Was You," and "Seventy-six Trombones," are three of the classics from this show. Tue.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. For tickets call 817-332-9319. 525 Commerce St.

27 Billy Bob's Texas-Jason Boland / Mike McClure, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $10.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117

27 Grapevine, TX, Palace Theatre-Grapevine Opry presents a Gospel Country Showcase. 300 S. Main, 817-481-8733.

27-Aug. 16 Arlington, TX Arlington Museum of Art exhibits a collection titled "The Bridge," featuring contemporary works by Benito Huerta, Eva Luna Warmuth, Celia Munoz, Peter Picciani, Christine Wehe-Bamberger and Nicholas Wood. In conjunction with a collaborative public art project between artists in Arlington and sister city Bad Koenigshofen, Germany. Free. 201 West Main St., 817-275-4600.

28 Billy Bob's Texas-Emilio / Joe Lopez y la nueva imagine mazz, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $18.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

28 Grapevine, TX, Palace Theatre-Grapevine Opry presents a God and Country Show, 300 S. Main, 817-481-8733.

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