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Word from the CVBs A New Exhibit Adds to Fort Worth’s Reputation as “Museum Capital of the Southwest” The newly opened “Lone Star Dinosaurs” at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History (FWMSH) will certainly become a popular stop for children and adults alike. The museum’s new exhibit, with major support from the National Science Foundation, is a local attraction with national significance and promises to engage people of all ages in the thrill of discovery. It’s 8,000 square feet of hands-on interactive exhibits, such as a quarry-like field site, laser technology, introductory videos, and loads of bones and fossils from the Lone Star State. I remember how impressed I was as a child when I first began to learn about the various dinosaurs that once roamed these lands. (In fact, I still have the small metal dinosaur models that my mother gave me after a visit to a university museum.) Our FWMSH has a distinguished record of displaying and interpreting the science of paleontology, and the Lone Star Dinosaurs exhibit is a good reason to visit Fort Worth and its many great museums. North Texas is the site of many significant dinosaur discoveries. Numerous people have seen the original dinosaur tracks at the State Park in Glen Rose and the previous exhibits at the FWMSH. However, very few have had the actual experience of being in the field and going through the scientific process to recover and analyze dinosaur remains. This major exhibit takes a new approach, putting the visitor into the scientific process used by professional paleontologists. Start an exploration of early Texas and the time when great dinosaurs roamed across the region at our wonderful Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. In fact, the DFW region’s museums are some of the finest in the nation, and the Lone Star Dinosaur exhibit is another reason that Fort Worth enjoys the reputation as “Museum Capital of the Southwest.” FUN CENTRAL™ Arlington, TX So you’ve coordinated calendars, had your vacation time approved, selected your destination and lined up a sitter for your setter. You’re going to save money, you decided, by loading up the car and taking your family on a special vacation where you will relax, reconnect and reinvigorate. Together, you’ll experience the highways and byways of our great land, and together, you’ll create memories to last a lifetime. Right? Even the best-laid plans for the perfect family getaway can be derailed by the first back seat turf war, or the cacophony of “are we there yet?” clichés. While some families opt for the high-tech solution to family vacation tension, loading up their iPods and DVD players and Walkmans and PlayStations and Game Boys and whatever else they can think of to avoid human interaction, the folks at FUN CENTRAL™ Arlington, Texas think there’s a better way to endure, if not enjoy, the Family Car Trip. “When you think about it, the things you remember most fondly about family road trips are the things that are the most irritating when they’re happening,” says Linda DiMario, President & CEO for the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau. “If you tune out the aggravations now, you’ll also be tuning out what might become really funny stories - part of the family lore - in years to come. Just because you’re taking a break from real life doesn’t mean you should leave your sense of humor at home!” Instead, DiMario says, family travelers should follow FUN CENTRAL’S TOP TEN TIPS FOR MAINTAINING YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR ON A FAMILY ROAD TRIP: If any of the above fails, log on to www.arlington.org and plan your family vacation the easy way-with the best prices on hotel rooms and attraction tickets such as Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, the Texas Rangers and more. Grand Prairie, Right in the Middle of Dallas/Fort Worth Celebrate the beginning of summer in Grand Prairie where there’s entertainment for visitors of all ages. Lynn Creek Marina, located on the shores of beautiful Joe Pool Lake, sponsors National Fishing & Boating Week June 4-11. June 4 is free fishing day around the state and Lynn Creek Marina hosts a children’s fishing derby for ages 14 and under from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prizes are for best fish, most fish caught, best caster and more. Participants must furnish their fishing equipment and the Marina will furnish the bait. If you enjoy festivals and great shopping, Traders Village is the place to be. Open 8 a.m. to dusk, admission is free and parking is $2. June 4 enjoy Festival de Garibaldi and on June 10-12, the 30th Annual Antique Auto Swap Meet. June is Dr Pepper Can Month at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Bring any can of Dr Pepper or Diet Dr Pepper to receive a trackpack with coupons for general admission and a free Dr Pepper. Enjoy “Party in the Park” on Friday evenings; Belmont Stakes and TTA Sales Futurity, June 11; and Budweiser “True Music” Saturday Celebration, June 18. The halls will be rocking at NOKIA Theatre with their busy lineup. June 5 see Bright Eyes with the Faint; June 13, Alison Krauss; June 17, The Moody Blues; June 18, Keane with Regina Spektor; and June 21-26, Riverdance.Grand Prairie Arts Council presents its 2005 summer musical, Bye, Bye Birdie, in Chambers Auditorium at Grand Prairie High School, June 23-26.See fantastic fireworks after the races at Lone Star Park on July 3 and at Lynn Creek Park on July 4. Log on to www.gptexas.com or call 972-263-9588 for more information. 4th of July, Granbury Style! Granbury’s 31st Annual Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration showcases over a hundred artisans selling handmade crafts and delicious festival foods encircling Texas’ #1 Town Square. Highlights included each day are the Live Entertainment Stage at City Hall and “Family Fun in Shanley Park” offering pony rides, Quad Power Jump, obstacle courses, a rock climbing wall, a petting zoo, covered train rides and much more. Saturday features the “Run for the Hills” marathon, the “Firecracker Open 2005” Charity Golf Tournament, and the Third Annual Garden Tractor Pull. On Sunday, the D&D Rockin’ Rods Car Show at Home Depot showcases more than 50 antique and modified vehicles. Monday, the 2nd Annual Tom Ward, CPA, Decorated Bike Parade judging begins at 8 a.m. and at 10 a.m., Granbury Olympian Dana Vollmer, leads the “American Pride” Hometown Parade. Enjoy a down-home barbeque lunch at the air conditioned Family Life Center and the D.A.R.E. Ice-Cream Freeze-Off while Old-Fashioned Games in Houston Street Park offers sack races, hog calling and more. The Ranch Rodeo at Reunion Fairgrounds is at 6 p.m. and Chris Browning’s Jazz on the Lawn Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The Festival’s newly expanded Annual Fireworks Extravaganza over Lake Granbury starts just after 9:30 p.m. and local 1420AM, KPIR plays patriotic tunes during the fireworks. Free admission; Saturday, July 2nd & Monday, July 4th, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, July 3rd, noon-6 p.m. Call the Lake Granbury Area Chamber of Commerce at 817-573-1622 or 800-950-2212 or www.granburychamber.com The Promise Presents its 17th Season In America’s Dream Town One of the major outdoor spectacles in Texas kicks off its 17th season when The Promise debuts in Glen Rose on Friday, June 3rd. This magnificent show which has been performed in front of hundreds of thousands of people and toured the world to such far away places as Russia, will run every Friday and Saturday night from June through October. The Promise debuted in 1989 and began as a passion play, but has evolved into an exciting, live musical drama that has enthralled generations of spectators. In 1993, The Promise became the first Christian production to be allowed into the former Soviet Union in 1993, and in 1994 returned for a tour of encore performances. Breathtaking, moving and life changing are all words that have been used by spectators after seeing this epic production. The Promise provides a rare opportunity to present the story and life of Jesus as a musical, which makes it unique among other American passion plays. The Promise is truly a community production as area residents from Glen Rose and surrounding communities work with theatrical professionals from across the country. The show is epic in scale, featuring a large of cast of not only people, but also animals. Glen Rose also offers a number of unique overnight opportunities ranging from upscale lodges to a wide variety of bed and breakfasts, cabins, cottages, campgrounds, hotels and RV parks. For more information on The Promise or other Glen Rose attractions, contact the Glen Rose Visitor Information Center at 1-888-346-6282 or visit their website at www.glenrosetexas.net. Celebrating freedom with family, food and fun in Denton An event like no other celebrating the freedom of slaves in Texas, Juneteenth in Denton is a celebration consisting of a pageant, talent show, gospel extravaganza, and a full weekend of rejoicing, fun and games for all residents and visitors in the city. Juneteenth kicks off this year with Gospel Extravaganza 2005 at 6:30 p.m. on June 17 at Fred Moore Park in Denton. Then on Saturday, June 18, everyone is welcome to join in the spirit of Juneteenth. Great food, vendors, live bands, children’s games and activities will be part of the event providing fun, laughter, and entertainment for the whole family. For more details about Juneteenth 2005, visit www.dentonjuneteenth.org. July 4th will be a fun-filled holiday in Denton for everyone in the family. The 4th of July Jubilee is Monday, July 4, from 9:30 a.m. until noon at Civic Center Park in downtown Denton followed by one of the biggest fireworks displays in the North Dallas and Fort Worth areas on Monday night at the University of Texas’ Fouts Field stadium. Admission to all these great Denton events is FREE! Visit www.discoverdenton.com or call 866-DENTONTX for more information. Antiques, Architecture, Art, and Golf Take an adventure back in time and discover the living history of Waxahachie during the 37th Annual Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes on June 4-5 sponsored by the Ellis County Museum. Trail weekend also includes an Arts & Crafts Fair and the Chautauqua Antique Market. The architectural styles to be seen in the five historic homes open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. are Queen Anne Victorian, Colonial Revival, Bungalow, and Greek Revival. Advance tickets are $12 and may be purchased by calling 1-888-428-7245. Tickets will also be available at the homes the weekend of the tour for $15. The Chautauqua Antique Market, inside the unique Chautauqua Auditorium, will be filled with dealers from Texas and surrounding states whose booths will offer antiques and collectibles for every taste. Under the shade of the towering oak trees in Getzendaner Park, visitors will find an Arts and Crafts Fair filled with colorful crafts and artwork from across the state. Over 100 artists will present creative craft ideas. Activities in downtown Waxahachie include tours of the Ellis County Courthouse, the Waxahachie Downtown Farmers Market, vintage cars on display, live music at the Texas Theater, and some of the best shopping in the Metroplex at many antique and specialty shops. The celebration will continue with the Gingerbread Golf Classic on Monday, June 6 at the Waxahachie Country Club hosted by the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce. For more information on Gingerbread Trail Weekend or other upcoming events in Waxahachie, visit www.waxahachiechamber.com or call 972-938-9617. Current
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