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JULY 2004 Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions-Puffy, the 1896 Steam
Engine Ongoing Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers and alongwaterways of the 109-acre park. An exhibition greenhouse and gift shop are twodetours in the journey. The main gardens are free & open daily from 8 a.m. untilsunset. A small fee is required for the 7.5 acre Japanese garden, which is opendaily 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and offers tours that take about an hour. A small fee isalso required for the Conservatory-open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun. 1-6 p.m. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.,817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com. Ongoing The Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art in Sundance Squareexhibits 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 oftheir lives. 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 Glen Rose, TX-Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a unique wildlife Refugesituated in the sprawling Texas hill country that features guided tours,camping and wildlife studies. Hrs. 9 a.m. until two hrs. before sunset. Open dailyexcept major holidays. Gen. Ad. $16.95, seniors $12.95, children 3-11, $10.95,children under 3, free. US 67, 3 miles west of Glen Rose, off County Rd.2008, 254-897-2960, www.fossilrim.org. Ongoing The Ft. Worth Zoo, home to over 5,000 native and exotic animals and aworld famous reptile collection, is rated one of America's top zoos by FamilyLife magazine, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today and Southern Living Reader'sChoice Awards. Texas Wild!, an 8-acre area allows guests to encounter morethan 300 creatures and visit 6 regions of the Lone Star State in just hours.“Parrot Paradise” opened in June featuring 600 exotic birds. Lorikeets,cockatiels, and parakeets now inhibit an aviary where guests may purchase nectar and seed and enter to feed the birds. The colorful birds were raised and trained incaptivity, so they are comfortable with people. Hours, until Oct. 17, areMon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmasand New Year's Day hrs. are noon-4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $9.75, seniors 65+, $6.25,children 3-12, $7.25, toddlers 2 & under, free. Ticket price includes entry intoTexas 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 2,000artifacts and information about more than 400 remarkable women. The $21 million,33,000 square foot museum honors women who have distinguished themselves whileexemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5p.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 museumdepicts the lifestyle of pioneers who settled this area in the mid-to-late1800s. 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 showperformed on Fridays and Saturdays in the Arlington Music Hall by an 8-piece bandand 20 performers. 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 AmeriquestField in Arlington, features baseball uniforms, balls, playing cards andphotographs depicting the history of the sport. The Learning Center for Childrenhouses interactive exhibits on baseball and how the sport is related to fieldssuch as science, math, history, geography and communications. Tours of theballpark are available. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5842. Ongoing Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District-The Texas Longhorn CattleDrive occurs twice daily, weather permitting, but they don't mosey-along onmajor holidays. Herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive15 to 17 head of cattle down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the 11:30a.m. & 4 p.m. drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Bldg. oracross 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. 1building located in the City Center Complex. This Fort Worth Museum of Science& History exhibit traces Fort Worth's development from its beginning as afrontier outpost, through its rowdy youth as a cattle town to the present. Theexhibit features graphics, historical artifacts, photographs and documents,reproduced paintings and original posters. Hrs. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free. Cornerof 2nd & Commerce Sts., 817-255-9408. Ongoing Granbury, TX-"Granbury Live" performs nostalgia concerts in an artdeco theatre on the Historic Square in Granbury. The show features livetheatrical entertainment with music from the 1950s and early 1960s, the golden age ofrock-'n-roll. 817-573-0303, www.granburylive.com. Ongoing The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth has a permanent collection thatincludes various movements, themes and styles, including AbstractExpressionism, Color Field Painting, Pop Art and Minimalism. The museum focuses onPost-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 withan ID, $4, children under 13, free. Tues. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed., Thurs., Sat. 10a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Christmas & NewYear's Day. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org. Ongoing Justin, TX-Texas Lil's Dude Ranch is western-style family funincluding horseback riding, trail rides, western town, pool, park & playground,picnic area, miniature golf and more - all just a short drive north of Fort Worth.Offers group packages and seasonal events. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 7773 S. MulkeyLn., 940-242-3202, 800-545-8455, www.texaslils.com. Ongoing Black Dog Tavern presents “The Jazz Monsters,” a 20 pieceprofessional jazz band consisting of esteemed musicians who have taught and performedthroughout the Metroplex for several decades. Enjoy big band jazz from the 40sthough 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. Adm.Free (donations accepted). Downtown Fort Worth, 903 Throckmorton St.,817-332-8190. Saturdays Grapevine's Palace Theatre-Yellow Rose Productions presents theGrapevine 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 July 3 Will Rogers Memorial Center hosts the American Paint HorseWorld Championship Show as it wraps up this year’s event featuring 2,000 horsesand their riders who are competing for more than $250,000 in total pay outs.For more information call 817-834-2742 or go to www.aphaworldshow.com. One AmonCarter Square. Through July 4 The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) presentsOklahoma! with music by Richard Rodgers, and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein,based on the work Green Grow the Lilacs, by Lynn Riggs. Set in the IndianTerritory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between thelocal farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against whichCurley, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their lovestory. This classic tale includes such memorable songs as, "Oh, What a BeautifulMorning," "Surrey With the Fringe On Top," "I Cain't Say No," "People Will SayWe're in Love" and "Out of My Dreams." Tickets $16-$24. Show times, Thurs. &Sun. 2 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. On the Square, 817-573-9191,www.granburyoperahouse.org. Through July 4 Fort Worth Botanic Garden--The 14th annual Concerts In TheGarden Music Festival offers outdoor concerts featuring Beethoven to Big Band totoe-tapping Bluegrass. This year's series offers music for every taste plusbreathtaking fireworks every night. Bring a picnic and relax on a blanket underthe stars or reserve your own table. Here is the July schedule: Thurs., July1-Happy Birthday Rock 'n Roll! 1954 has always been known as the year Rock 'nRoll was born. Fort Worth favorite The Crawfish pays tribute to 50 wonderfulyears with your favorite tunes and fireworks! Fri., July 2, Sat., July 3 & Sun.,July 4-Old Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic with the Fort Worth Symphony. AFort Worth Independence Day tradition! An exhilarating performance withheart-pounding marches and other American favorites. Put on your red, white and bluefor the best fireworks of the holiday! Lawn tickets $14 in advance and $17 atthe gate. Children 12 and under free on lawn when accompanied by adult. Tableseating, Adults $21-$45 and children 12 and under, $10-$45. Parking $3-$15,may be purchased in advance. 8 p.m. Visit www.fwsymphony.org for more info. andfor table packages at 40% off for some concerts. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.,817-665-6000. Through July 10 Circle Theatre's cast performs Moon Over the Brewery, byBruce Graham. Graham, author of last season's critically acclaimed DesperateAffection, sets Moon Over the Brewery in Pennsylvania, not far from a place calledBeertown. This funny, yet poignant play sheds light on the secret world ofAmanda, a 13 year-old girl who has a high IQ, an imaginary friend and a singlemom. Growing up without a dad hasn't been easy for Amanda. Now, she is forced todeal with the unexpected appearance of mom's new boyfriend. How can the"dull" postman, wearing shorts and knee socks, possibly measure up to Amanda's ideaof perfection? PG Rating. Show times, Thurs. & Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m. &8:30 p.m. Tickets $15-$25. In Sundance Sq., 230 W. 4th St., 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com. Through July 18 Arlington, TX-Theatre Arlington's cast performs Clue: theMusical, book by Peter De Pietro and lyrics by Tom Chiodo. Music by Galen BlumWayne Barker and Vinnie Martucci. Colonel Mustard in the library with thecandlestick. This is only one of more than 200 ways this whodunit might end thanksto the musical version of one of the world's most popular family board games.Rated PG. Tickets $17-$19. Show times, Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. andSun. 2 p.m. No performance on July 4th. 605 West Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org. Through July 30 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's Omni Theaterscreens Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey, which allows audiences to delight in the sights andsounds of continents and cultures guided by the internationally acclaimedperformers of the sensational stage show STOMP. Audiences see and hear percussiongroups from locales and backgrounds as disparate as Timbalada of Brazil tothe Kodo drummers of Japan, from the American Indian Dance Theater to the JackieRobinson Steppers of New York. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors & children $5. For showtimes call 817-255-9540. 1501 Montgomery St., www.fortworthmuseum.org. July The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge holds Naturalist-led Nature Hikesevery Saturday in July. Stop in and join a naturalist for a leisurely hike onthe trails. Hikes feature current natural history events such as bloomingwildflowers, commonly seen insects, birds and other animals and current projectson the Refuge. Water and appropriate clothing suggested. All ages. 10a.m.-noon. $5. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, 817-237-1111. Through Aug. 22 Amon Carter Museum hosts an exhibition titled "CherishedPossessions: A New England Legacy." For the first time in its ninety-year history,the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities is touring thefinest pieces from its collection. The exhibition showcases more than 175objects-ranging from paintings and furniture to needlework, clothing, ceramics,photographs and textiles-spanning nearly 300 years of New England's rich culturalhistory. Each object has been chosen both for its artistry and the remarkablestory behind it: a particularly poignant pair of portraits shows two brotherswho fought on different sides during the Civil War; a well-worn pewter andwood teapot, owned by an enslaved man killed during the Boston Massacre,memorializes abolitionist passions; and a beautiful tall floor clock stands as abeacon of the Sayward-Wheeler House, considered by many to be the most intactsurviving eighteenth-century assemblage in the country. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.,817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org. Through Aug. 29 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth exhibits "Pierre Huyghe:One Million + Kingdoms." The work of Parisian artist Pierre Huyghe has woninternational acclaim and has been presented in numerous solo and groupexhibitions in recent years. In 2002, Huyghe was awarded the prestigious fourth biennial Hugo Boss Prize, given by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation in New York,and in 2001 he was chosen to represent France in the 49th Venice Biennale."Pierre Huyghe: One Million + Kingdoms" presents three video projects by theartist. This exhibit tracks Huyghe's ideas and explores his intense interest in avariety of media, including film, video, sound, animation, sculpture, drawingand architecture. The resulting works are visually diverse, as exemplified bythe three videos in the Modern's presentation. Dueto mature subject matter, no one under 17 will be admitted to the Huygheexhibition without a parent or adult guardian. (The Museum's permanent collectionis open to all audiences.) 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.-5p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Christmas & New Year'sDay. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org. Through Sept. 12 Fort Worth, TX-Take a fantastic hands-on journey into thehomes of people around the world at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and Historyand learn about their geography, climate, tradition and culture. Gen. Ad.$10, seniors and children ages 5-12, $5, children under 3, Free. HoursMon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1501Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org. Through Sept. 12 Bugs invade the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History."Big Bugs: Giant Robotic Insects" offers a larger-than-life perspective on theworld of bugs. From 60 to 600 times their actual size, these big, ugly bugsmove their heads, wiggle their antennae, buzz their wings, gnash their mandiblesand extend their enormous bodies high above your head. As you enter theexhibit, you feel as though you've somehow entered another world where bugs towerover people. Also included are sections for learning more about insects: What isan Insect?, Insect Evolution, Insect Versus Arachnid, The Pests That PlagueUs and Forensic Insects. Gen. Ad. $10, seniors and children ages 5-12 $5,children under 3 free. Hours 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. Through Sept. 16 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's Omni Theaterscreens Forces of Nature, a film that takes you about as close as you'd everwant to get to some of the earth's most violent natural disasters. Forces ofNature showcases the awesome spectacle of earthquakes, volcanoes and severestorms while followingscientists on their ground-breaking quest to understand how these naturaldisasters are triggered. You'll travel to the very brink of erupting volcanoes,into the paths of deadly pyroclastic flows, along massive fault lines andaboard vehicles barreling toward tornadoes. Along the way, you'll learn what isbeing done to predict and prepare for these events and minimize their deadlyeffects. Forces of Nature was produced by Graphic Films and National Geographic.Call for show times. Adults $7, seniors 60+ and children 5-12, $5. 1501Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org. Through Sept. 26 Kimbell Art Museum presents "Caravaggio to Dali-:100Masterpieces from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art." The collection from theWadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Conn., is internationally renownedfor its quality, rarity and beauty. This exhibit presents a selection of the"best of the best" European paintings and sculptures from this remarkable andhistoric collection. Ranging from the Renaissance to the mid-20th century, theexhibition features major works by Caravaggio, Zurbaran, Hals, Goya, Monet,Cézanne, Picasso, Dali, and many other outstanding artists. This exhibit is aunique compilation of two traveling exhibitions, "Renaissance to Rococo:Masterpieces from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art" and "Surrealism and Modernismfrom the Collection of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art." The Kimbell'spresentation combines both exhibitions and bridges them with five additionalworks by Cézanne, Delacroix, Monet, Pissarro and Renoir that will not be seenelsewhere. Gen. Adm. $12, seniors 60 +, and students with an ID, $10, children6-11, $8, children under 6, free. Half-price on Tuesdays. An Acoustiguide Audiotour is available for $4 with Museum entry. Tues.-Thurs. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays, New Year's Day, theFourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard,817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org. Through Sept. 30 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's film Bugs!has invaded the Omni Theater as a large-format film offering a Bug's-eye view ofthe fascinating world of insects. Bugs! takes you to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, where predator meets prey in giant proportion. The filmstars Papilio, a butterfly, and Hierodula, a praying mantis, who live in anabandoned hut by a river surrounded by lush tropical foliage and a supportingcast of other intriguing and extraordinary insects. During the film, viewers willmeet a host of other insects that also inhabit this rich, green and humidworld. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors 60+ & children, $5. 1501 Montgomery St.,817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org. Through Sept. 30 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame exhibits "Charro! Saluting thecolor and pageantry of the Mexican rodeo tradition," from the collection of DougHarman. 128 E. Exchange Ave., 817-626-7131. Through Oct. 10 The Amon Carter Museum features "Recent Acquisitions." Withthis exhibition, the museum showcases a selection of objects that were acquiredbetween 2000 and 2003. The works span nearly two centuries and represent allof the museum's primary collecting areas, including sculpture, painting,prints, drawings and photography, as well as rare books and manuscript materialfrom the museum's library and archives collections. Free. Tues., Wed., Fri. &Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. 3501 Camp BowieBlvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org. Through Oct. 17 Amon Carter Museum's "An Artistic Legacy: Photographer'sArchives at the Carter," is the first of many installations to feature works fromthe artist archives housed in the Museum. Besides prints, the exhibitionincludes negatives, transparencies and personal papers. Some of the photographersfeatured are Laura Gilpin, Karl Struss, Erwin E. Smith, Carlotta Corpron, NellDorr and Eliot Porter. Free. Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs.10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon to 5 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org. Through Nov. 7 The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame presents "Holdingthe Reins: New Photographs from Barbara Van Cleve." Having once been a ranchgirl herself, master photographer Barbara Van Cleve presents a subject mattervery close to her heart: the life of a young woman on a working ranch. Thisexhibit brings Van Cleve's stunning photographs together with the voices andwisdom of four extraordinary cowgirls. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.,closed Mon. Gen. Adm. $6, seniors $5, students 6-18, $4, under 5, Free. 1720Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net. 1-11 Hip Pocket Theatre begins its 28th Anniversary Season with What's Insidethe Egg?, by Lake Simons with original music by John Dyer and directed byLake Simons. The work, originally premiered in New York, has now come to fulllife on Hip Pocket's stage. Egg focuses on the life of an old couple who arevisited by gypsies whose eggs hold the unexpected. Using a wonderful mix ofpuppetry, mime, original music and movement, Lake creates a melding of styles andforms to tell this story. The performers in the troupe act as a solid ensemble,shifting from different forms of puppetry, to manipulating objects, to the useof projectors and even playing instruments. The adjacent log cabin offersbeverages, snacks, sandwiches and desserts, with live music after eachperformance. Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun. at 9 p.m. Tickets Thurs.-Sat., Gen. Adm. $12,seniors and students $10, children 12 and under $8; Sunday, Gen. Adm. $10,seniors and students$8, children $6. 1950 Silver Creek Road, 817-246-9775, www.hippocket.org. 2 Fort Worth, TX-The first Friday of each month, the Modern Art Museum ofFort Worth and Café Modern team up for live music and cocktails from 5-7 p.m.Enjoy diverse live performances and cocktail selections, then stay for dinnerbetween 6:30 to 9 p.m. Chef Dena Peterson and her talented staff will createdistinctive three-course menus. Experience the magnificent Café Modern by night,its impeccable service and its artful food. July features the Dave Karnes Trio.Jazz man Dave Karnes celebrates the Fourth of July with a traditional jazzsound and makes magic with the vibes, bass and drums. Featured Drink: AmericanFlyer. Dinner: Modern Cowtown Cooking. For reservations, call 817-840-2157.Visit www.themodern.org for up-to-date menus and prices. 3200 Darnell St. 2 Billy Bob's Texas-Cory Morrow. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $7.75 & $12.75. 2520Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 2,3,4,5 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Edinburg Roadrunners.7:05 p.m. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. Tickets $4-$10,Parking $2-$3. 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com. 2,3,9-11 The Magnolia at the Modern screens The Story of the Weeping Camelwhich is set in the stunning landscape of the Mongolian desert. A mother camelrejects her rare "white" newborn calf, and special tribal musicians must besummoned to aid in restoring her maternal instincts. Not rated; 90 minutes;Mongolian/English subtitles. Fri. at 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. at 5 p.m. and Sun. at 2 & 4p.m. Tickets are $7.50. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org. 2,9,16,23,30 Richland Hills, TX-NRH2O Family Water Park continues the summerof Dive-In Movies. Start the weekend off right with a night of family fun atNRH2O Family Water Park. Dive-In Movies are shown on a screen suspended abovethe NRH2Ocean, the park's 12,000 square foot wave pool. Guests are invited tofloat amongst the waves or lounge in deck chairs while watching their favoritefamily oriented films. July's schedule is: 2nd-Charlotte's Web, 9th-Jaws,16th-The Goonies, 23rd-E.T., 30th-Wizard of Oz. Begins at dusk. Dive-In Movies arefree with paid admission to the park, so guests are encouraged to come earlyand enjoy the many exciting attractions NRH2O has to offer. 9001 GrapevineHwy., 817-427-6500, www.nrh2o.com. 2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24,30,31 Fort Worth Stockyards National HistoricDistrict-Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved boxseats $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. 3 Billy Bob's Texas-Rick Trevino. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $6.75 & $10.75. 2520Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 3,17,24 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame hosts the Connie ReevesWorld of the Horse Club for children eight and older. Want to mingle with someminiatures or spend quality time with Quarter Horses? Learn about thewonderful world of horses this summer. July 3-Paint Horses, July 17-Cutting Horses,July 24-Donkeys & Mules. 10 a.m.-noon. Registration $15. Call 817-336-4475 fora registration form. 1720 Gendy St., www.cowgirl.net. 3,4,10,11,17,18,24,25 Fort Worth Stockyards National HistoricDistrict-Cowtown Coliseum 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 & children3-12, $4.50. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com. 4 Grapevine's 22nd Annual Fireworks Extravaganza over Lake Grapevine will bebigger and better than ever before with festivities going on throughout thewhole day July 4th. Beginning at 11 a.m. at Grapevine Mills Mall, 12,000 membersof the Gold Wing Road Riders Association will start lining up for an 11-mileparade through the city. The parade, which will begin at 1 p.m., will take thebikes, trikes and riders over the dam at Lake Grapevine, and through the cityon major routes ending on Main Street in the historic district. From 2 p.m.until 6 p.m., Grapevine will host a welcome party in the historic district forGWRRA members and area citizens. The 22nd Annual Fireworks Extravaganza OverLake Grapevine is set for 9:30 p.m. and will last around 20 minutes. Free.817-410-3185, www.grapevinetexasusa.com. 6,7,8 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Coastal Bend Aviators.7:05 p.m. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. Tickets $4-$10,Parking $2-$3. 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com. 6-25 Will Rogers Memorial Center-Hats, boots, and jingling spurs will returnas the norm around town during the NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular. Over 1,400three, four and five-year-old cutting horses plus all of the trucks,trailers, people and energy that comes along with them will converge on the WillRogers Memorial Coliseum to compete for more than $1.5 million in winnings.Admission will start at $8 for the semifinals and finals of the cutting competitionon July 23-25. 3401 W. Lancaster Avenue, 817-244-6188, www.nchacutting.com. 8-16 The 7th Annual Mimir Chamber Music Festival will be held this July asrenowned guest artists join Cliburn gold medalist José Feghali and TCU facultyartists for six concerts: July 8,10,13, & 16, 7:30 p.m.; July 11, 2 p.m.;PepsiCo Recital Hall, TCU campus, 2800 S. University, Fort Worth. July 15, 7:30p.m.; Granbury Opera House, Granbury, TX. Gen. Ad. $20, seniors & students $15.817-257-6628, www.mimirfestival.org. 9 The Kimbell Art Museum lecture series features Michael Taylor, associatecurator and acting head of modern and contemporary art, Philadelphia Museum ofArt who will examine "The Conquest of the Irrational: Salvador Dali and theLimits of Surrealism." In conjunction with the current exhibition “Caravaggio toDali.” Free. 7 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org. 9 Billy Bob's Texas-Jason Boland. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $8.75 & $12.75. 2520Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 9-13 The Academy of Western Artists' "The Gathering of 2004" is at the DoralTesoro Hotel near Alliance. July 9th includes a trade show, a cook off and avariety show beginning at 10 a.m. July 10th is the celebrity cook off and a bigband western swing dance with Dave Alexander and the Legends. July 11thbegins with cowboy church and ends with a variety radio show with DJs andperformers from 11 a.m.to 9 p.m. July 12th A Cowboy Golf Tournament begins at 8 a.m.with a trade show and variety acts during the rest of the day. July 13thfestivities conclude with the 9th annual Will Rogers Cowboy Awards at the WillRogers Memorial Center Auditorium at 9 p.m. All evening shows are $10 per ticket.Doral Tesoro-3300 Championship Pkwy., 817-961-0800, AWA-Awards.org. 9-25 Grapevine's Runway Theatre presents The Boys Next Door. Shows areThurs.-Sun. Call 817-488-4842 for tickets. 9-25 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents"Modern Dance Festival atThe Modern." Here is the schedule: July 9-10,8 p.m., "CD/FW Dance Exchange: A Choreographers Showcase"; July 10, 2 p.m.,"Dancing in Tongues: Performing and Working For Paul Taylor," Lecture and videopresentation; July 15, 7 p.m., "From The Horse's Mouth: A Film and Lecture bySharon Kinney"; July 18 (1 p.m.), 24 (noon), 25 (3 p.m.), "Inside Out," atraveling performance in the museum and on the museum grounds. July 24, 2 p.m.,lecture-performance "Modern Dance 101." Free. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org. 9-Aug. 8 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) castperforms Mame, based on the novel by Patrick Dennis. In the 1920s, Auntie Mamebecomes the guardian of her ten year old nephew, Patrick. Her life is turnedup-side-down, many of her priorities change, but she still lives life to thefullest. Memorable songs include "We Need A Little Christmas," "Mame," "BosomBuddies" and "If He Walked Into My Life." Thurs. 2 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $16-$24. On the Square. 866-572-0881,www.granburyoperahouse.org. 9-Aug. 22 Jubilee Theatre's cast performs Rhythm, a new musical by Joe Rogersand Rudy Eastman. What a word! Barely a vowel, yet two syllables, whetheryou're Texan or not. Rhy-thm. Ka-thump. Ka-thump. Lub-dub. If you're reallyquiet, very still, you can hear your heartbeat pulsing in your head, on youreardrums. Did humans invent drums to express our hearts? Did every culture, everyplace, every time connect to the pulse of the earth in song, dance, drumbeat,pounding, tapping, thumping, stomping celebration of its life force? It'ssomething that runs amongst us and through us and connects us to one another as thefamily of mankind. Come revel in the joy of knowing that we do all step to thebeat of the one same drummer. Tickets $8-$25, Thurs. performances July 29th &Aug. 12th - 8:15 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8:15 p.m. & Sat. & Sun. 3:15 p.m. 506 MainSt., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org. 10 Bass Performance Hall hosts The Vocal Majority. The Vocal MajorityChorus, America's Premier Pops Chorus, is a 100+ male voice a capella chorus knownfor its mastery of technically demanding close harmony. Their repertoireencompasses music from the classics to jazz, patriotic to sacred, rounded out withstandards, and Broadway pops. The chorus, under the direction of Jim Clancy,has performed with major orchestras, releasing over 23 recordings, including "Voices in Harmony," a CBS Masterworks recording with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Tickets $20.50-$40.50. 8 p.m. 4th and Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280. 10 Billy Bob's Texas-Chris LeDoux. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $9 & $22. 2520 RodeoPlaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 11 Kimbell Art Museum’s film series features Spain in the Golden Age: StillLife (1996, 30 min.), and Surrealism (2000, 29 min.) 2 p.m. in the Museumauditorium. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034. 12,13 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hoststhe Ford Dealers Texas FFA Finals Rodeo. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. on the 12th, 8:30p.m. on the 13th. Reserved box seats $12, VIP $10, Gen. Ad. $8, Seniors 60+$7.50 & children 3-12, $5. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025,www.cowtowncoliseum.com. 12-18 The Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame presents a Christmas in July Salewith the Grand Reopening of the Cowgirl Gift Shop. Begin your Christmasshopping early for unique western gifts and discounted items. 1720 Gendy St.,817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net. 16 Billy Bob's Texas-Blake Shelton. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $8.75 & $14.75. 2520Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 16,17,18 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the San Angelo Colts.7:05 p.m. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. Tickets $4-$10, Parking$2-$3. 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com. 16,17,18 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. theToronto Blue Jays. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $5-$75, Parking $8. 1000 Ballpark Way,817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com. 16-18 The Magnolia at the Modern presents The Saddest Music in the Worldcreated by visionary Canadian filmmaker, Guy Maddin. Maddin’s newest offering isset in Winnipeg during the Great Depression, where beer baroness (played byIsabella Rossellini), organizes a contest to find the saddest music in theworld. Unrated; 99 minutes. Fri. at 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. at 5 p.m. and Sun. at 2 & 4p.m. Tickets are $7.50. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org. 17 Billy Bob's Texas-Delbert McClinton. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $8.75 & $16.75.2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 17-Jan. 30, 2005 The Amon Carter Museum presents "Double Take," an exhibitionthat focuses on the reproduction of famous photographs. Photography has longbeen heralded for its reproducibility. Most photographers make numerous printsof their most popular images. Ansel Adams made hundreds. One might expect allof these photographic duplicates to look exactly the same. Yet photographsoften vary from print to print, sometimes in dramatic ways. This modestexhibition, drawn from the Carter's collection and presented in its Focus onPhotographs Gallery, explores how shifts in paper, print size and printing techniquealter the emotional message of photographs by several masters of the medium,including Ansel Adams, Alfred Stieglitz, Eliot Porter and Karl Struss. Free.Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m.3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org. 18 The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge invites you to come out and enjoy abit of canoeing on your own on the quiet waters around Greer Island. Canoes,paddles and life jackets provided. Children must be 5 years or older andaccompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents must sign a liability waiver for minorchildren. No registration required. Meet at Greer Island. $5. Noon-4 p.m. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, 817-237-1111. 19,20 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the ChicagoWhite Sox. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $5-$75, Parking $8. 1000 Ballpark Way,817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com. 20 LaGrave Field hosts the Central League All-Star game where the NortheastLeague All-Stars will play the Central League All-Stars. 7:05 p.m. Tickets areon-sale through the Cats for $5. To get your All-Star Game tickets, call theCats at 817-226-CATS. 20 & 21 The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame hosts the Rodeo Clown College wherekids ages 5 to 8 can learn about the history of clowns and bullfighters inrodeos, dress up and paint up like a real rodeo clown, practice with the rodeo clownbarrel and have their pictures taken with a real longhorn steer. 9:30a.m.-12:30 p.m. $30. 128 E. Exchange, 817-626-7131, www.texascowboyhalloffame.com. 20-25 Casa Mañana's Broadway at the Bass series presents Annie. Annie,Sandy, Daddy Warbucks, Miss Hannigan, FDR, Rooster and all those adorable orphanswill take the stage at Bass Performance Hall for one-week-only. Winner of 7Tony Awards including Best Musical, Annie features the classic songs "Tomorrow,""It's A Hard Knock Life," "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" and"Easy Street." As long as Annie is around, the sun will always come up tomorrow!Tickets $25-$73. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. 4th andCalhoun Sts., 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org. 21,22 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the AnaheimAngels. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 22nd. Tickets $5-$75, Parking $8. 1000Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com. 22,23,24,25 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the PensacolaPelicans. 7:05 p.m. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. Tickets $4-$10,Parking $2-$3. 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com. 23 Billy Bob's Texas-Lost Trailers / Honeybrowne. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $5.75 &$10.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 23 The Kimbell Art Museum special lecture series presents Richard Brettell,professor of aesthetic studies, University of Texas at Dallas, and adjunctsenior curator, Meadows Museum, Southern Methodist University, Dallas. He willdiscuss "Is There Anything Left to Say About Impressionism?" Free.7 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org. 23-Aug. 14 Irving,TX-ICT MainStage presents The Secret Garden, based on thenovel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music byLucy Simon. A young girl orphaned in India returns to Yorkshire to live with areclusive uncle and his invalid son. The story includes a magic locked garden,flashbacks, dream sequences, a strolling chorus of ghosts, and beautifulmusic. 8 p.m., & Sunday 2:30 p.m. matinees. $12 to $17. Dupree Theater, 3333 N.MacArthur Blvd., 972-252-2787. 23-25 The Magnolia at the Modern screens The Mother which tells the tale of agrandmother who has a passionate affair with a man half her age. Rated R; 112minutes. Fri. at 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. at 5 p.m. and Sun. at 2 & 4 p.m. Ticketsare $7.50. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org. 24 Billy Bob's Texas-Little Texas. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $8.75 & $14.75. 2520Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 24,25 Grapevine, TX--Hilton-DWF Lakes hosts the 20th annual Lone Star WineCompetition sponsored by the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association.Saturday's schedule is an “Introduction to Wine” course from 9 a.m. until noon, and inthe afternoon an advanced wine education program featuring food and winepairing from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m. Sunday “The Grand Finale--Y'all be the Judge”presents a wine tasting event featuring more than 300 national andinternational vintages, accompanied by speciality food samples prepared by local chefs.From 3:30 until 5:45 p.m. The Introductory Wine Course is $45 in advance or $55at the door. Saturday afternoon’s Advanced Course is $60 in advance or $70 atthe door. Sunday’s Grand Finale is $30. For advance registration call817-424-0570. 1800 Hwy. 26 E. 25 Amon Carter Museum lecture, presented in conjunction with CherishedPossessions: A New England Legacy, is “Souvenirs of a Young Nation: What Are ‘NewEngland Antiquities’ Anyway?” Karal Ann Marling,professor of Art History and American Studies, University of Minnesota, isthe speaker. 3 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933. 29,30,31, Aug. 1 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs.the Oakland Athletics. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on Aug. 1st. Tickets $5-$75, Parking$8, 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com. 29-Aug. 29 Arlington, TX- Theatre Arlington presents You Can't Take it withYou, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. A Pulitzer Prize winner, the playbegins with fireworks (literally!) when well-to-do Tony Kirby falls in love withAlice Sycamore. During the courtship, Tony and his parents visit the Sycamorehome on the wrong evening! Instead of a meet the parents type-dinner, theKirbys find themselves in the midst of several offbeat characters and uproariousencounters that include ballet dancing, snakes, jail time and more fireworks.Rated G. Tickets $15-$17. Show times Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. andSun. 2 p.m. 605 West Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org. 30
Billy Bob's Texas-Aaron Watson. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $5.75 & $10.75.
2520Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 30,31, Aug. 1 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the JacksonSenators. 7:05 p.m. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. Tickets $4-$10,Parking $2-$3. 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com. 30-Aug. 1 The Magnolia at the Modern presents Facing Windows. A characternamed Giovanna dreams of being a pastry chef, and of the gorgeous man who livesin the flat across from her front window. Rated R; 106 minutes; Italian/Englishsubtitles. Regular show times are Fri. at 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. at 5 p.m. and Sun,at 2 & 4 p.m. Tickets are $7.50. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org. 31 Billy Bob's Texas-Sara Evans. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $8.75 & $15.75. 2520Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. Current
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