KEY Magazine Fort Worth

JULY 2007

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! is 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 has rated the zoo the #1 attraction in the DFW area and #19 among the “50 Overall Top-Rated Attractions in the United States.” Hrs. are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, open until 6 p.m. on weekends. Gen. Ad. $10.50, children 3-12, $8. 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. 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. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors $7, & youths 3-12, $7, children 2 & 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.-4 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $3.50, seniors & youths 4-17, $3, children under 4, free. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln., 817-926-5881, www.logcabinvillage.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.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. The Gardens Restaurant and the Treasure Tree Gift Shop are on site. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, pulled by the 109 year-old steam engine. Thursdays are Vintage Diesel Days. Trips from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards are scheduled Thursdays through Sundays, departing Grapevine at 1 p.m. and arriving in the Stockyards about 2:30 p.m. The return run boards at 4:45 p.m. to arrive back in Grapevine around 6 p.m. Robbers have been known to board the train as it makes its way from Grapevine to Fort Worth. The hour-long Trinity River Run-leaving from the Stockyards-is 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Christmas Day. Tickets for the Grapevine to Fort Worth Run are Gen. Ad. $20, seniors 55+, $18, and children $10. Tickets for the Trinity River run are Gen. Ad. $10, seniors $9, and children $6. One-way tickets are available. Plan to be at the depot 1 hour before departure time. Depots are located in Grapevine at 707 S. Main St. & the Fort Worth Stockyards Station at 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-410-3123, www.gvrr.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. Admissions 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Park closes at 5:30 p.m. Open daily except major holidays. Adults $19.95 (weekends & holidays $21.95), seniors 62+ $15.95 (weekends & holidays $18.95), ages 3-11 $12.95 (weekends & holidays $15.95), & children under 2 free. Discount on Wed. 3 miles south of Glen Rose, off Hwy. 67, 254-897-2960, www.fossilrim.org.

Ongoing Arlington, TX-The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, at Rangers Ballpark 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 Oscar’s Mexican Restaurant in Halthom City-“The Jazz Monsters,” a 20-piece professional jazz band consisting of esteemed musicians who have taught and performed throughout the Metroplex. 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 Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted. 3408 Denton Hwy, 817-222-9020.

Thursdays Featuring Ray Sharp on the Grand Piano. The Encore Lounge is the best kept secret in Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth. Each Thursday in The Lounge, adjacent to the Four Day Weekend Theater, Ray Sharp plays his Boston Grand Piano and different top vocalists come from in and around the Metroplex to sing. Inside the Four Day Weekend Theater, 312 Houston St., 817-226-4329, www.myspace.com/encorelounge.

Thursdays Complimentary wine tasting every Thursday night at WineStyles. 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. 4825 Overton Ridge, Suite 304, 817-361-9463, www.winestyles.net/hulen.

Saturdays Grapevine’s Palace Theatre-Yellow Rose Productions presents the Grapevine Opry Country Music Showcase. 7:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $15, children $10. Senior & group discounts available. 300 S. Main St., 817-481-8733.

Through July 7 Circle Theatre’s cast performs According to Goldman, by Bruce Graham, a surprisingly hilarious take on screenwriting, Hollywood and personal relationships. Adult language. Tickets $18-$28. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8 p.m. In Sundance Sq., 230 W. 4th St., 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

Through July 7 American Paint Horse Association World Championship Show at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., 817-392-7469, www.willrogersmemorialcenter.com.

Through July 8 Stage West presents Stones In His Pockets, by Marie Jones. Two actors play a multitude of characters in this comedy that tells the story of rural Irish values that clash with Tinseltown. Adults $24 Fri. and Sat; students and seniors 60+ $20. Adults $20 Thursday and Sunday matinee; students and seniors 60+ $12. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8 p.m. 4801 Marine Creek Parkway, 817-784-9378, www.stagewest.org.

Through July 15 Theatre Arlington’s cast performs Das Barbecu, a musical spoof by Jim Luigs and Scott Warrender. Wagner’s Ring Cycle is spun as a Texas fable with five actors playing more than 30 outrageous characters at breakneck speed. Mismatched lovers, three generations of feuding families, a magic ring of power, synchronized swimming and a tribute to the joys of guacamole add up to a hilarious musical comedy. Rated PG. Tickets $20. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 305 W. Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

Through July 20 Rose Marine Theater’s Gallery (Galeria de la Rosa) is pleased to present “Shapes and Light,” a group show of paintings and etchings by Clara Gutierrez, Winter Rusiloski and Junanne Peck. All three artists are together in a show, linked by their common ability to abstract the absolute, ordinary and common. Exhibit free to public. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

Through July 28 Fort Worth Library presents “Sail Away for Treasure…Read!,” a summer reading program, at all Fort Worth Public Library locations. 817-871-7323, www.fortworthlibrary.org.

Through Sept. 3 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents “Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination.” The first exhibition of its kind, “Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination,” combines costumes and props from all six Star Wars films with real-world technologies, video interviews with filmmakers, scientists and engineers, and two large Engineering Design Labs where visitors can build and test speeders and robots. Visitors will explore prototypes, learn about the engineers and designers who are creating new technologies, and discover intriguing similarities between how scientists and filmmakers think. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Ticket cost for Star Wars exhibit and museum exhibits is $16 for adults, seniors 60+ and children 3-12, $10, 1501 Montgomery, 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org.

Through Sept. 3 Join the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History in honoring the past as you stroll through “Stories from the Attic: 65 Years of Treasures.” So many exhibits from the past and artifacts are in storage, but the Museum is creating a special exhibit that brings back some of its most beloved, iconic exhibits and artifacts. The exhibit also tells stories about some of the people who were influenced by their early experiences at the Museum, such as Wann Langston, widely considered the father of Texas paleontology and now a professor emeritus at the University of Texas. The enormous mammoth tusk on display in this exhibit inspired Langston, as a 7-year-old growing up in Fort Worth, to become a paleontologist. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors 60+ & children 3-12 $7. 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.

Through Sept. 16 Kimbell Art Museum presents “The Mirror and the Mask: Portraiture in the Age of Picasso,” the most dazzling collection of modern portraits and self-portraits ever assembled-100 masterpieces of painting and sculpture from 75 collections across Europe and North America, including works from such acclaimed artists as Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh and Henri Matisse. Gen. Ad. $14, seniors 60+ & students with ID $12, children 6-11 $10, children under 6 free. Tickets are half-price on Tues. Hrs: Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., Closed Mondays. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

Through Oct. 21 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents a special exhibition of work by renowned contemporary sculptor Ron Mueck, an exceptional artist and virtuoso of hyperrealistic sculpture. Thirteen works will be on view in the special exhibition, including Untitled (Seated Woman), 1999; the critically acclaimed Dead Dad, 1996-97, a scrupulously rendered, three-foot-long sculpture of the artist’s father lying naked on the floor; In Bed, 2005/6, a twenty-foot sculpture of a woman lying tucked in bed; and Baby, 2000, a ten-inch-long newborn infant. A thirty-minute video showing the artist at work will also be part of the exhibition, along with examples of his working materials and casts. Gen. Ad. $8, students with IDs and seniors 60+ $4, children under 13 free. Free on Wednesdays and the first Sunday of every month. Hrs.: Tues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

2-13 Mimir Chamber Music Festival. Mimir stands alone as the only festival in the region dedicated exclusively to the study and performance of chamber music. This year’s exceptional guest artists include members of the Chicago Symphony and Cleveland Orchestra, Winners of the Van Cliburn and Leeds International Piano Competitions, outstanding TCU faculty and other internationally acclaimed musicians. TCU/PepsiCo Recital Hall, 2800 S. University Drive, 817-257-5443, www.mimirfestival.org.

3,4,5 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Pensacola Pelicans. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $4-$12, Parking $2-$4. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

3,4,5 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Los Angeles Angels. 7:35 p.m. $6-$105, Parking $12. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

4 Freedom Fireworks. Come and enjoy a major fireworks display on the banks of the Trinity River, following the Fort Worth Cats baseball game. Presented by the Fort Worth Cats baseball team, the Fort Worth Professional Firefighters and the Fort Worth Police Officers Association. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

4 Enjoy 7 hours of fun at Main Event Entertainment in Fort Worth! Bowling, billiards and laser tag all for only $10 per person + shoe rental, or an unlimited video game card for only $10 per person. Two sessions: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m., 4801 Citylake Blvd., 817-292-5555, www.maineventusa.net.

5-15 Hip Pocket Theatre presents Trio Molemo. A musical potpourri of dance, puppetry and pantomime performed by Old Man Molemo and his beautiful daughters. Adults $15; seniors, teachers, students and military, $10. Showtimes: 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. 1950 Silver Creek Road, 817-246-9775, www.hippocket.org.

6 Billy Bob’s Texas-Chris Young. Tickets $10 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

6 Chill out and kick back with jazz man Nick Kithas and Friends. The first Friday of each month, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and Café Modern team up to bring you live music and cocktails from 5 p.m. to 8 pm. Bring your friends to enjoy diverse live performances, cocktail selections, and the opportunity to dine in Café Modern by night. A docent-led, 20-minute spotlight tour of the galleries is available at 6:30 pm. The tour is free for Modern members and Star-Telegram Press Pass Holders. Make your reservations now for dinner, served from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. 3200 Darnell St., 817-840-2174, www.themodern.org.

6-8 Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically accl aimed films. In Angel-A, a beautiful woman helps an inept scam artist get his fame together. R for language; 90 minutes; French with English subtitles. Tickets $7.50 Showtimes: Fri. 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 2 & 4 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

6,7,8 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the El Paso Diablos. 7:05 p.m., 6:05 p.m. on the 8th. Tickets $4-$12, Parking $2-$4. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

6,7,8 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Baltimore Orioles. 7:35 p.m., 2:05 p.m. on the 8th. $6-$105, Parking $12. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $15, VIP $15, Gen. Ad. $11, seniors 60+, $9.50 & children 3-12, $8. Free Kid Fridays for 12 and under on the 3rd, 10th & 17th only. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

7 Billy Bob’s Texas-Keith Anderson. Tickets $10 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-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 & children 3-12, $4.50. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

10-29 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Spectacular at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. 3300 W. Lancaster Ave., 817-392-7469, www.nchacutting.com.

12-14 Camp Bowie Crawl. During the Crawl more than 40 shops, restaurants and service providers will be offering enticing discounts and incentives to patrons shopping at these selected retailers. The district boundaries encompass the nine-mile stretch of Camp Bowie Boulevard from the Cultural District at University to Loop 820. Camp Bowie Crawl is a chance for shoppers to explore Camp Bowie Boulevard while providing support to numerous locally owned-and-operated small businesses. The Boulevard offers many unique gifts, services and household items that are hard to find elsewhere. Camp Bowie District, Inc. is a private sector, not-for-profit public improvement district created in 2000 by commercial property owners to revitalize Fort Worth’s historic Camp Bowie Boulevard. Their enhancement efforts include infrastructure improvements, implementation of beautification projects including tree planting and landscaping, hosting special events including the Jazz By the Boulevard Festival and Camp Bowie Crawl, as well as serving as an advocate for all development. Camp Bowie Boulevard between University and Loop 820, 817-737-0100, www.historiccampbowie.com.

13 Billy Bob’s Texas-Stoney LaRue. Tickets $10 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

13-15 Gran Fiesta Fort Worth. The Gran Fiesta Fort Worth is a colorful, three-evening outdoor celebration of Latin music, art and cuisine. This premier fiesta pays tribute to the incredible influence Hispanic and Latin cultures have had on Texas and the Southwest. 5 p.m.-11p.m. Friday; 1 p.m.-11 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Admission is free. North Main St., 800-538-1881, www.iemshows.com/granfiesta.

14 Billy Bob’s Texas-Reckless Kelly. Tickets $10 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

16-Spring 2008 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History opens its new ExploraZone exhibition in the Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame while the Museum is undergoing renovation. The Cowgirl Museum event is called “Seeing”. Displays on “Seeing” include “Change Blindness,” in which a seemingly static street scene transforms before the observer's eyes. In “Disagreeing about Color,” the point is made that not everybody sees color the same way. “Hoop Nightmares” illustrates how special glasses can make and easy task challenging by shifting the visual field while “Spinning Eraser” makes colored shapes and three-dimensional objects seem to disappear. The Museum of Science and History is actually housing “Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination,” celebrating the first Star Wars film thirty years ago. Regular admission allows the visitor to view both exhibitions. The National Cowgirl Museum is at 1720 Gendy St., a short walk from the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History at 1501 Montgomery St., 817-336-4475, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

19,20,21,22 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Pensacola Pelicans. 7:05 p.m., 6:05 p.m. on the 22nd. Tickets $4-$12, Parking $2-$4. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

19,20,21,22 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Cleveland Indians. 7:35 p.m. $6-$105, Parking $12. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

20 Billy Bob’s Texas-The Bellamy Brothers. Tickets $10 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

20-29 Grapevine, TX-Runway Theatre presents a youth production of Many Moons, based on the book by James Thurber, adapted by Charlotte Chorpenning. Princess Lenore falls ill of a surfeit of raspberry tarts and cries for the moon. The king tells her she can have it today, “tomorrow at the latest,” and summons his wise men. First comes the Lord High Chamberlain, who wears thick glasses that make him look twice as wise as he really is. Then comes the Royal Wizard, who wears a high-peaked cap with silver stars on it. Finally, the Royal Mathematician, who can walk in squares, appears. But none of them can help the king get the moon. In fact, they can’t even agree on how big it is or how far away! In despair, the king rings for the Court Jester. The way in which he obtains the moon and the lovely philosophy that goes with it make this one of the finest plays available to children. Rated G. Tickets: Adults, Seniors 60+ and youths 18 and under $10. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. 215 N. Dooley St., 817-488-4842, www.runwaytheatre.com.

20-Aug. 19 Jubilee Theatre’s cast performs RUDY, conceived and directed by Ed Smith. Music and lyrics by Joe Rogers. Legends always leave behind stories. These are the stories, words, music, and dance left behind by Jubilee’s legendary founder Rudy Eastman. RUDY visits the rehearsals, meetings, and shows of Jubilee’s past, including Alice Wonder, Black Orpheus, and Negroes in Space. This is a don’t-miss-show because it’s all about Rudy! Tickets $16-$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.

21 Billy Bob’s Texas-Restless Heart. Tickets $10 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

21 Bass Hall presents Kathy Griffin. A self-proclaimed member of the “D-List,” Kathy Griffin uses her edgy wit and unique position in the celebrity food chain to poke fun at A-List stars and celebrity culture. 8 p.m. Tickets $32.50-$100. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

23,24,25 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Coastal Bend Aviators. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $4-$12, Parking $2-$4. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

23,24,25 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Seattle Mariners. 7:35 p.m. $6-$105, Parking $12. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

23-27 The Bureau of Engraving and Printing Fort Worth Tour and Visitor Center hosts employee craft demonstrations. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s Western Currency Facility, located in Fort Worth, produces 60% of the nation’s currency. A BEP employee will be at each of four “living” exhibits being showcased: a turn-of-the-century spider press, a mutilated currency desk, an engraver’s bench, and a platemaker-staffed table. Visitors will be able to directly interact with the experts about their respective crafts. The entire experience including the walkway tour, is free! 9000 Blue Mount Road, 817-231-4000, www.moneyfactory.gov.

24-29 Casa Mañana presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. The national tour of the scamming, scheming, double-crossing hit Broadway musical is coming to Bass Performance Hall. Based on the popular 1988 MGM film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels centers on two con men living on the French Riviera – the suave and sophisticated Lawrence Jameson, who makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money; and a small-time crook named Freddy Benson, who swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother’s failin g health. After meeting on a train, they unsuccessfully attempt to work together only to find that this small French town isn’t big enough for the two of them. What follows are a series of schemes, masquerades and double-crosses in which nothing may ever be exactly what it seems. This show is suitable for most audiences. Parental guidance is recommended. Tickets $30-$80. Showtimes: Tue., Wed., Thurs. 7:30 p.m., 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.

26,27,28 Kids Who Care presents Earth & Soul, an original musical, at Scott Theatre. Kids Who Care is a non-profit international musical theatre company based in Forth Worth. Cast members for Earth & Soul come from across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, Texas, the U.S. and the world. Earth & Soul is the tale of 5 children’s journey to the center of the earth, where they encounter ordinary people on extraordinary quests to save the planet. Tickets $12-$15 and $10 for groups of 10 or more. Tickets for Saturday evening are $15-$18 and include admission to the cast party after the performance. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Fri.; 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sat.; and 2 p.m. Sun. 1300 Gendy St., 817-737-5437, www.kidswhocare.org.

26-Aug. 5 Amphibian Stage Productions presents This is How It Goes by Neil LaBute. The production is a part of the ongoing 2007 Mainstage Series at the TCU Hayes Theater. LaBute toys with stereotypes and our notions of gender, ethnicity, and even memory in this play about what happens when an interracial couple’s relationship begins to fall apart. Adults $20; senior citizens $10. Showtimes: 2 & 8 p.m. 2800 S. University Drive at W. Cantey, 817-923-3012, www.amphibianproductions.org.

27 Billy Bob’s Texas-Kevin Fowler. Tickets $10 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

27-Aug. 19 Hip Pocket Theatre presents Crazed Caged Rage. An innocent young woman wrongfully accused and convicted is sent to a sleazy reformatory and forced to face beastly tensions galore in this wordless drama, with music by Igor Stravinsky. Adults $15; seniors, teachers, students and military, $10. Tickets $5 on opening night, July 27. 9 p.m. 1950 Silver Creek Road, 817-246-9775, www.hippocket.org.

28 Billy Bob’s Texas-Chris Cagle. Tickets $10 & $17. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

30,31, Aug. 1 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Coastal Bend Aviators. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $4-$12, Parking $2-$4. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

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