JUNE 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. If
you haven’t yet seen the Collection, do so before June 19th when the museum
closes for renovation. 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.
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 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 5 Granbury, TX - Texas Star Theatre at the historic Granbury
Opera House presents 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.
Through 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 35 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 Tak·cs Quartet will return
for the second time to perform chamber music with the semi-finalists of the
competition. Tickets $15 & up. Competition Schedule: 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.
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. 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.
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.
Through Dec. 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.
3 Billy Bob’s Texas-Asleep At The Wheel. Tickets $8 & $13. 10:30 p.m. 2520
Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
3,4,5,6 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the San
Angelo Colts. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 5th. Tickets $4-$10, Parking $2-$3.
301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.
3-5 The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically
acclaimed films. This month see Layer Cake, the film that made its premiere at the
2005 Sundance Film Festival. This taut thriller revolves around a successful
cocaine dealer planning an early retirement who is lured back into business by
a love interest and an international drug ring. Rated R for violence,
sexuality and language; 104 minutes. Tickets $7.50. Showtimes: Fri. 6 & 8:15 p.m.,
Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 2 & 4:15 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215,
www.themodern.org.
3-26 Hip Pocket Theater presents Mars Needs Women, by Larry Buchanan. This
play, adapted and directed by Johnny Simons, is based on the 1966 cult film,
with Martian aliens seeking female earthling companionship. Tickets $8-$12.
Showtimes: Fri., Sat., Sun. 8:15 p.m. 1950 Silver Creek Rd., 817-246-9775,
www.hippocket.org.
3-July 4 The 15th annual Concerts In The Garden Summer Music Festival offers
17 nights of outdoor concerts at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. From
Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overture to Glenn Miller’s big band favorites to the
Beatles, this year’s series offers music for every taste, plus fabulous fireworks
every night. Polyphonic Spree and the Gatlin Brothers make their debuts at
Concerts in the Garden. The festival features outdoor performances in a casual
setting. Bring a picnic and relax on a blanket under the stars or reserve your
own table for added comfort. Patrons may bring their own refreshments or
purchase lighter fare as well as wine, beer and soft drinks on-site at the Botanic G
arden. Lawn tickets $14 in advance and $17 at gate (does not include
Polyphonic Spree). Lawn tickets for Polyphonic Spree $18 in advance and $21 at the
gate. Children age 12 and younger are admitted free on the lawn if accompanied by
an adult. Adult table seats $21-$41 in advance and $25-$45 at the gate.
Tickets for children 12 and younger are available at more than half off the advance
adult ticket prices in selected table seating areas. Performances Fri.-Sun. 8
p.m. with one Thurs. performance on June 9 and one Mon. performance on July 4.
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.
4 Billy Bob’s Texas-Pam Tillis. Tickets $9 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo
Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
7 Come see George Thorogood & the Destroyers at Bass Performance Hall. Best
known for songs such as “Bad to the Bone” and “Move it on Over,” the band
continues to live out their ultimate dream: performing for their fans. Its rugged
mix of blues and rock creates a sound that is loud, simple and direct–and a
live show that is not to be replicated. Tickets $29-$49. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th &
Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4325, www.basshall.com.
7,8,9 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the El Paso Dia
blos. 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.
10 Billy Bob’s Texas-Mark Chesnutt. Tickets $9 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo
Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
10-12 The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically
acclaimed films. Watermarks is the story of the champion women swimmers of the
legendary Jewish sports club Hakoah Vienna, who all managed to flee the country
before the war broke out, thanks to an escape operation initiated by Hakoah’s
functionaries. Unrated; 80 minutes. Tickets $7.50. Showtimes: Fri. 6 & 8:15
p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 2 & 4:15 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215,
www.themodern.org.
10-19 Jubilee Theatre’s Cutting Edge Series: Theatre for the Sake of Theatre
presents Thruway Diaries, by Samuel L. Kelley. A 1961 Cadillac Eldorado
Barritz. A black family driving from Chicago to Mississippi for a family reunion. An
ugly encounter with southern cops. But can it happen forty years later on a
similar drive to Washington, D.C. to the same family? This gripping play deftly
melds racial profiling that we have all come to know as Driving While Black.
Tickets $12-$20. Thurs. performance June 16th-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.
10-26 Casa Mañana brings You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown to the Bass
Performance Hall. Based on the comic strip by Charles Schulz, this musical comedy
brings the “Peanuts” gang to life and chronicles a day-in-the-life of Charlie
Brown, his dog Snoopy, and their friends Lucy, Sally, Linus, and Schroeder. Even
though his baseball team always loses, Lucy always pulls the football away,
and his kite never stays in the air, Charlie Brown never loses hope for
success! Tickets $12-$15. Showtimes: Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 & 6 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4325, www.casamana.org.
10-Nov. 6 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame presents “Manuel:
Star-Spangled Couture.” Fifty one-of-a-kind state jackets and three performance
outfits worn by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris on the Trio
album cover come to the museum. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors $5, children 6-18, $4 and
children under 5 free. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., Mon. 10
a.m.-5 p.m. 1720 Gendy St., 817-509-8991, www.cowgirl.net.
11 Experience 1,000 years of Islamic cultural and artistic traditions through
art projects and learning activities at the Kimbell Art Museum’s Family
Festival “From Caliphs to Calligraphy.” These programs for the whole family are
inspired by the remarkable designs, stories, and materials of artworks in the
exhibition “Palace and Mosque: Islamic Art from the Victoria and Albert
Museum.” 1-4 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.
11 Experience three powerful ballets in the season finale of the Metropolitan
Ballet at the Bass Performance Hall. Prodigal Son, by George Balanchine, is
from the parable in the Gospel According to St. Luke, and is considered to be
one of the legendary choreographer’s first works to achieve an international
reputation. Paganini, originally choreographed by Mikhail Fokine in 1939, is a
1960 revival by Leonid Lavrovsky. Very Bolshoi in character and rarely seen by
American audiences, the ballet is set to music by Rachmaninoff. The evening
will conclude with Paquita, a work by nineteenth century Russian choreographer
Marius Petipa. Tickets $10-$30. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts.,
817-212-4325, www.basshall.com.
11 Billy Bob’s Texas-Mark Wills. Tickets $9 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo
Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
12 The Kimbell Art Museum presents a visually compelling DVD series exploring
the birth and historic development of the Islamic faith and culture, with
emphasis on contributions Muslims have made in art, architecture, education,
science, medicine and philosophy. Offered in conjunction with the exhibition
“Palace and Mosque: Islamic Art from the Victoria and Albert Museum.” Museum
auditorium. 2 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.
13,14,15 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the
Atlanta Braves. 7:05 p.m. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100,
www.texasrangers.com.
16-17 Theatre Arlington presents Lucky Stiff. When Harry, a down-on-his-luck
shoe salesman, learns that his uncle has died and left him $6 million, it
seems that things are finally looking up. There’s a catch, of course. Harry will
only get the money if he takes the body on vacation with him to Monte Carlo!
Tickets $15-$19. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
305 West Main, 817-275-7661, www.theaterarlington.org.
17 Billy Bob’s Texas-Bleu Edmondson & Bonnie Bishop. Tickets $9. 10:30 p.m.
2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
17,18,19 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the
Washington Nationals. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 19th. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000
Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.
17-19 Granbury, TX-Texas Star Theatre at the historic Granbury Opera House
presents Christine Pedi in Great Dames. Direct from NYC’s Forbidden Broadway,
Ms. Pedi brings the legendary ladies of Broadway to life in her incredible one
woman musical comedy. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets
$18-$24. On the Square. 817-573-9191, www.TexasStarTheatre.org.
17,18,19,20 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the
Shreveport Sports. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 19th. Tickets $4-$10, Parking $2-$3.
301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.
17-July 30 Circle Theatre’s cast performs Over the Tavern, by Tom Dudzick.
This warmly entertaining family comedy set in Buffalo, New York carries us back
to the Eisenhower-era of the 50s. It introduces us to the Pazinskis who live
over the bar they own. There are Mom, Dad and their four children, Eddie,
Annie, Georgie and the hero of the tale, 12-year-old Rudy. A precocious kid, this
Polish-Catholic version of Neil Simon is about to be confirmed. When he
suddenly changes his mind, he throws not only his family, but the whole neighborhood
and parochial school into turmoil. Dudzick’s autobiographical portrait of his
loud and sometimes loony clan is a nostalgic picture shared with both humor
and love. 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.
18 Billy Bob’s Texas-Bellamy Brothers. Tickets $8 & $13. 10:30 p.m. 2520
Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
18 Celebrate Fort Worth Museum’s Noble Planetarium’s 50th anniversary with a
special presentation by Carolyn Shoemaker at Texas Christian University.
Carolyn Shoemaker is a remarkable woman and an amazing astronomer. She holds the
record for the most comet discoveries and has found more than 800 asteroids and
32 comets. Tickets $15. 3:30 p.m. 2800 University Dr., 817-255-9540,
www.fortworthmuseum.org.
18-May 2006 Come see the opening of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and
History’s “ExploraZone.” If you’re one of those people who are mesmerized by
strange sounds and echoes, you’ll be fascinated by the Giant Guitar String and
Echo Tube. The interactive exhibit, designed to make science, math and
technology engaging, exciting and fun, features 32 all-new hands-on activities from San
Francisco’s Exploratorium. This newest “ExploraZone” exhibit, the seventh
installment from the Museum’s partnership with the Exploratorium, focuses on
sound, music, color, energy, waves and resonance. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors 60+ &
children 3-12, $6. 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. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org.
18-Sept. 5 The Smithsonian exhibit “Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the
Universe” arrives at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. With the
launch of the Hubble Space Telescope in 1990, our scientific knowledge of the
universe has greatly expanded. Through activities, video, artifacts and vivid
images, visitors can learn about the telescope’s history, design and purpose, as
well as gain a greater understanding of planets, stars, galaxies and
intergalactic space. Gen. Ad. $7, children 3-12 and seniors 60+, $6. 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. 1501
Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.
21-26 You can experience the biggest Tony Award winner in Broadway history
when The Producers comes to the Bass Performance Hall, directed and
choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. Tickets $25-$85. Showtimes: Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun
Sts., 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.
22,23,24,25 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the
Pensacola Pelicans. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $4-$10, Parking $2-$3. 301 NE 6th St.,
817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.
23-July 24 Granbury, TX-Texas Star Theatre at the historic Granbury Opera
House presents Broadway sensation Cindy Benson starring in Gypsy, the hit
Broadway musical suggested from the memoirs of legendary stripper Gypsy Rose Lee.
Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $18-$24. On the Square.
817-573-9191, www.TexasStarTheatre.org.
24 Billy Bob’s Texas-Charlie Robison. Tickets $9 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo
Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
24-27 The Summer Dance Concert continues Ballet Concerto’s tradition of
reaching an ever increasing and diverse audience at the Trinity Park Pavillion. The
concerts are presented to audiences of all ages and backgrounds and are held
in a barrier-free environment. They are held outdoors where people may gather
to bring a picnic or enjoy the concessions that Ballet Concerto provides.
Internationally known Fort Worth favorite Luis Montero returns to the stage with a
new work that utilizes both classical ballet and flamenco. Mr. Montero has
staged his ballets with ballet companies as well as flamenco dance companies in
the United States, Canada, Japan and Norway. Being performed in Fort Worth for
the first time ever will be Gaite Parisienne, one of the most popular ballets
in the repertory of Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Tickets: “picnic-style
seating,” free; reserved table seating: table for ten $200, table for four $80,
single seat $25. 8:30 p.m. 2300 W. 7th St., 817-738-7915.
24-July 15 The Monticello Fine Arts Gallery presents “Perceptions and
Retrospectives,” a look at Ann Cushing Gantz’s art. With her own identifiable touch,
Gantz’s work speaks with eloquence ranging from painterly realism to
surrealistic spatial abstraction. Her paintings sometimes integrate images as collage
along with other techniques to heighten or mystify. Stimulation and
contemplation are the intents of her work, which refers to pleasures, treasures,
relationships and time. Hrs. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5
p.m. 3700 W. Seventh St., 817-731-6412.
25 Billy Bob’s Texas-Crystal Gayle. Tickets $9 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo
Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
26-Aug. 28 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents “Robert Bechtle: A
Retrospective,” the first full-scale survey of the work of this important San
Francisco-based artist. Since his work emerged in the context of New or
Photo-realism in the late 1960s, Bechtle’s genre scenes, streetscapes, and images of
cars have become icons of middle-class American culture. The exhibition
features paintings, watercolors, and drawings that trace the artist’s oeuvre from his
first photo-based paintings of the 1960s to his works of the present day.
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.
27,28,29,30 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Los
Angeles Angels. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 30th. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000
Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.
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