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Word from the CVBs Fort Worth Is Happening A special new exhibit has opened at the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame which focuses upon Mexican rodeo traditions. The earliest “cowboys” in the Americas came from Spain, which brought the first horses and cattle to the New World. It soon became evident that the open ranges of the Americas offered great opportunities to raise cattle and thereby to provide food and leather for settlers from Europe. Spanish cowboys were known as vaqueros. They adapted and further developed the techniques and equipment for raising cattle then used in Spain. These techniques developed into recognized skills widely admired throughout New Spain. Many of the their horsemanship techniques can be seen at today’s rodeos which regularly take place throughout Texas. The unique aspect of the Mexican rodeo tradition is seen in the evolution of the charro, a horseman, often from an upper-class professional background, who is an expert in the vaqueros skills of horsemanship. The charro is also known for his fine tailored clothing and horse tack, both decorated with silver. The series of events that the charro competes in is called the charreria and includes a parade and a specific series of competitions showing skills in horsemanship and in handling cattle. The charro exhibit at the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame helps explain the charreria events and includes many examples of spurs and other equipment unique to this special type of Mexican rodeo. The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame is a Stockyards treasure and is open each day of the week. It includes an outstanding collection of restored lifestyle wagons and numerous exhibits showcasing the great heritage and skill of Texas cowboys. A Fun Central Summer When the going gets hot, the hot get going to FUN CENTRAL Arlington, Texas! Pack up the family and enjoy a cool, wet and wild day on the beach at Hurricane Harbor or linger under the canopy of trees at Six Flags Over Texas between thrill rides and fabulous shows. Or spend the night under the stars and bright lights of Ameriquest Field catching a Texas Rangers game, and stop for a cool one at Rawlings Grille. Whatever summer treat you want, we’ve got it in FUN CENTRAL. Golf at Tierra Verde, Arlington’s Audubon Society-sanctioned golf course, boating and fishing on Lake Arlington, bird watching, hiking and biking in and around a dozen parks and sites, tennis at the Tennis Center with its twenty lighted courts, indoor rock climbing at Dyno Rock and an interactive environmental experience for kids of all ages at the River Legacy Living Science Center, a 1,300 acre park along the Trinity River. And don’t forget indoor activities like The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue, Air Combat School and shopping for days at Lincoln Square or The Parks at Arlington mall. Make it a FUN CENTRAL summer! Log on www.arlington.org for hotel, attraction and calendar of event information. Independence Day in Grapevine Means Freedom to Travel! Independence Day 2004 in Grapevine will be one to remember -- and everyone is invited to join in the fun! Grapevine will welcome over 12,000 members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association to town for their annual convention, taking place for the first time in Texas at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center on Lake Grapevine. “This is a terrific event for our community and region. For the first time, Grapevine will celebrate July 4th all day long, beginning with a Gold Wing parade from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. through the historic district, followed by a mini-festival on Main Street from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Come meet the riders and see their bikes,” says Marcy Roitman-Boothe, Director of Convention Services for the Grapevine CVB. There will be music at the Gazebo, and food vendors selling cool treats on Main Street. Stay over for the 22nd Annual Fireworks Extravaganza on Lake Grapevine beginning promptly at 9:30 p.m. The show over Lake Grapevine will last for 20 spectacular minutes. Fireworks will be visible from any park around the lake. “We will be working with Atlas Enterprises for our event. This year’s show will include 1,456 different fireworks with a grand finale featuring 400 finale shells,” says Gayle Hall, Director of Festivals and Events for the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau. Throughout the month the festivities never end
in Grapevine! Beginning on July 2 with a patriotic show by Larry Randall at
the Palace Theatre, on to a Porcelain
Artists show at the Hilton DFW Lakes Hotel on July 4 through 10, to
special shows at the Grapevine Opry on July 10th and 24th, and coin and rubber
stamp shows at the Grapevine Convention Center on July 16 through 18 and July
31 through Aug. 1, there is summer fun for everyone. Visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com for
a complete calendar of events or call 817-410-3185
for more Now Showing: Brazos Drive-In Theatre Granbury, Texas Bobbie Socks, Poodle Skirts, Duck Tails and fins on cars-50s memories? Want to relive a part of those good ol’ days? Happy Days are here again! Pack up the car or truck, snuggle your sweetie close beside you, along with the kids of course, and head to Granbury for a bit of nostalgia at the Brazos Drive-In Theatre this weekend. Every small town in Texas had a drive-in movie at one time and Granbury is lucky enough to still have one. Built in 1952, the Brazos Drive-In is one of only ten remaining old-fashioned drive-in theaters in Texas today. Owner, Jennifer Miller, has worked very hard to maintain and preserve the drive-in’s original structure, appearance and personality. Even the 1950s-style concession stand has been restored to its original appearance. Savor the smell of homemade hamburgers, French fries, popcorn and candy in the warm, summer breeze. Relax with sweetheart or kids, while enjoying double feature, first-run movies every Friday and Saturday night. Young and young-at-heart will enjoy the freedom of the outdoor movie experience and can enjoy watching movies from old-fashioned metal chairs or on a blanket under the stars. Good clean family fun, reminiscent of days gone by. The theater is open every Friday and Saturday night through November. Gates open 45 minutes before dusk and admission is $18 per carload. Blankets, lawn chairs, and portable radios are welcome. For more information on the Brazos Drive-In call the 24-hour movie hotline at 817-573-1311 or log on to www.thebrazos.com. Granbury's 30th Annual Old Fashioned Fourth Sizzling Summer Fun in Granbury, Texas! Experience our 30th Annual Old-Fashioned Fourth of July, reminiscent of yesteryear, set for July 2, 3 and 4th.Stroll through hundreds of arts and crafts markets on the historic downtown courthouse square where you can shop for hand-crafted treasures. The smell of festival food and the sound of children’s laughter enjoying pony rides, giant slides and many other family activities will beckon you to come join the fun. Relax on the shores of Lake Granbury Friday evening and watch the Lighted Boat Parade. A hometown parade, garden tractor pull, car show, and a concert featuring Eddy Raven highlights Saturday’s activities. How about some baseball?! Granbury’s latest addition, the Granbury Generals Texas Collegiate League, will play Saturday and Sunday nights. Summertime fun continues on Sunday with old-fashioned games, an ice cream freeze-off and a Ranch Rodeo. Topping all of this is one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the state. It takes place at dusk over the sparkling waters of Lake Granbury. Pack up the family and come early – there is something for everyone. Granbury’s Old-Fashioned Celebration is the place to celebrate this 2004 4th of July weekend. For event information contact 817-279-1111 or go to www.granburychamber.com. For accommodations and other information contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-950-2212 or www.granburytx.com. An Old Theater--Reborn Glen Rose is home to a new theater, or perhaps a better description would be that an old theater has been reborn. Glen Rose is known for live theater, with performances of The Promise taking place every Friday and Saturday, June through October. The New Palace Theater is making its own debut and live theater has a new venue in Glen Rose. The old Palace Theater opened in the 1940s and for decades served as a movie theater for Glen Rose. The structure dates back much further than the 1940s and the building housed Gresham’s Dry Goods Store and was open in the late 1800s. Gabriel Horn has a vision and is working to resurrect the old theater and give it new life. A number of people in the community have pitched in and thevision is spreading. It started with Gabriel and a few friends doing most ofthe work after hours. Every night people would stop by to see what theactivity was and new workers were found. Now The New Palace Theater is truly acommunity theater and the hard work is playing off. Cleaning, scraping and painting have been accomplished and the theaterhas 72 new seats. Or, make that old seats in a new home. The seats were donatedfrom a theater in the Metroplex which had received new seats. While not new,the seats add to the ambiance and character that gives The New Palace Theaterlife. Plans call for a variety of performances ranging from open mike nights tomelodramas and even a film series. Gabriel is researching the theater’shistory and hopes to restore it as much as possible to the original appearance. Heis also looking for performers and ideas that can take his vision to the nextlevel. For more information call 254-897-7740 or check the website at www.newpalacetheater.com. Denton’s 76th North Texas State Fair The 76th annual North Texas State Fair in Denton, Texas will be thebiggest ever! Nine days of exciting rodeo events and the Denton County LivestockShow are flanked by all kinds of fun for everyone in the family featuring “Soundof Texas” top entertainers, great dance bands, country legends and bright newtalent. The 2004 Fair also includes a number of new, free venues in the Kid’sZone including a circus and strolling acts. Back by popular demand this year,the Texas Junior Anglers will provide a free fishing experience foryoungsters. New this year is a talent contest scheduled for the final evening of thefair. The contest welcomes all ages and their varied talents to this friendlycompetition that will conclude with the crowning of an “over-all North TexasState Fair Talent Champion.” Come and enjoy Denton’s 76th Annual North Texas State Fair August 20-28,2004. For daily schedules, pricing and parking information contact the NorthTexas State Fair Grounds at 940-387-2632 or visit the website at www.northtexasstatefair.com. Pink
Crepe Myrtle Festival Celebrates Independence Day Join us for a flower filled 4th of July celebration with crepe myrtles infull bloom during the 7th Annual Crepe Myrtle Festival and Parade. The themefor this year’s festival is “Puttin’ on the Pink.” The patriotic celebration will begin July 3 at 10 a.m. with a paradestarting at College Street and ending at Getzendaner Park. Until 7 p.m., thefestival will continue in Getzendaner Park with fun, food, live music andchildren’s activities. The grand finale will be “Mood Swings Entertainment Group” in concertpresented by Citizens National Bank followed by the spectacular H-E-B fireworksdisplay at Lumpkins Stadium of Waxahachie High School at 8 p.m. KBEC ClassicCountry 1390 will simulcast the fireworks to music. Waxahachie has been designated by the State Legislature as the CrepeMyrtle Capital of Texas. A map of the Crepe Myrtle Driving Trail is available atthe Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce or the Heritage Visitor Center located in the Ellis County Museum. The Crepe Myrtle Festival and Parade are free to the public. Sponsorsinclude: H-E-B Food Store, Citizens National Bank, the Crepe Myrtle Council andthe Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce & CVB. For more information about the festival, call the Convention & VisitorsBureau at 972-937-2390 or go to www.waxahachiechamber.com. Current
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