KEY Magazine Fort Worth

AUGUST 2003

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. Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Tue. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen Ad. $6, Seniors & Youths 6-18, $4, Wed.-half price. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

Ongoing Amon Carter Museum features "Masterworks of American Photography" exhibiting selections from the museum's almost a quarter-of-a-million pieces of American photography. Arranged chronologically, the exhibition spans photography's history from the 1840s to the present. Additional exhibits include "American Masters of the Woodcut," through Sept. 14; "Big Sky Country: The Photographs of L.A. Huffman," through October 19; "City Lights," through Nov. 2, and "The America of Currier & Ives," through Mar. 7, 2004. Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

Ongoing Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers & 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, daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m.: tour takes about an hour. Conservatory times are Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun. 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

Ongoing Tarantula Train Excursions. Puffy, an1896 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 makes remaining trips. Schedules are: Grapevine, TX to the Ft. Worth Stockyards: leaves Grapevine Wed.-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. Reboard at 5 p.m. & arrive 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 Wed.-Sat. at 1 p.m. & Sun. 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. "Wacky Wednesdays" specials Aug., 6, 13, 20, 27. Aug. 17th is "Ice Cream Sunday" sponsored by Host International. Depots are located in Grapevine, TX, 707 S. Main St., 817 410-3123 & Ft. Worth Stockyards Station, 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-7245 or www.tarantulatrain.com.

Ongoing Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art in Sundance Square exhibits 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 of their lives. Tue. & Wed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. & Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m-8 p.m. & Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m., free. 309 Main St., 817-332-6554, www.sidrmuseum.org.

Ongoing Ft. Worth Trinity Park- Log Cabin Village living history museum depicting lifestyle of pioneers who settled this area in mid to late 1800s.

Tue.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m., Gen. Ad. $1.50, Youths 4-17 & Seniors, $1.25; children under 4, free. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, 817-926-5881.

Ongoing Arlington, TX- "Johnnie High Country Music Revue" is a live show performed on Fridays and Saturdays by an 8-piece band and 20 performers in the Arlington Music Hall. 7:30 p.m. 224 N. Center St., 817-226-4400 or www.johnniehigh.com.

Ongoing Glen Rose, TX-Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. A unique wildlife refuge situated in the sprawling Texas hill country. Features guided tours, camping, and wild life studies. US 67, 3 miles west of Glen Rose, off County Rd. 2008. Hrs. 9 a.m. until two hrs. before sunset. Open daily except major holidays. Gen. Ad. $16.95, Seniors $12.95, Children age 3-11, $10.95, under age 3, free. 254-897-2960 or 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 in the south by Southern Living Reader's Choice Awards. Texas Wild!, an 8-acre, $45 million addition, allows guests to visit more than 300 creatures and 6 regions of the Lone Star State in just hours. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's when hrs. are noon-4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $9, Seniors 65+, $5.50, children 3-12, $6.50, & toddlers 2 & under, free. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild! Parking $5. 1/2 price tickets on Wed. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing Arlington, TX- Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, at the Ballpark in Arlington, features baseball uniforms, balls, playing cards and photographs depicting the history of the sport. The Learning Center for children features 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 Grapevine's Palace Theatre-Yellow Rose Productions presents Grapevine Opry, Country Music Showcase, 7:30 p.m. Sat. Gen. Ad. $12, children, $8. Senior & group discounts. 300 S. Main St., 817-481-8733.

Ongoing Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District-Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive. Twice daily, weather permitting and it's not a major holiday, herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive 15 to 17 steers 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. The 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. 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 Granbury, TX-"Granbury Live" performs nostalgia Concerts in an art deco theatre on the Historic Square in Granbury. The show features live theatrical entertainment with music from the 1950s and early '60s—the golden age of rock-'n-roll. Granbury Square, 817-573-0303 or www.granburylive.com.

Ongoing Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge- Saturdays feature Naturalist-led Nature Hikes for all ages, 10 a.m.-Noon. Take the trails where hikers may see insects, birds & animals, along with current projects on the Refuge. Other programs including canoe tours, wildlife viewing, and nature lectures scheduled throughout each month. Water & appropriate clothing are suggested. Refuge open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., 817-237-1111.

Saturdays Arlington, TX-River Legacy Parks features Saturday Nature Hikes. Meet at the Living Science Center. Docent points out various sights from wild plants to native birds. 9:30 a.m. Gen Ad. $2, children & youths, 3-18, $1. Fee also includes a tour of the Science Center. 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., 817 860-6752.

August Texas Motor Speedway-Thursday Night Stampede. Featuring Legends Cars and Bandolero racing. Gates open 6 p.m., first race 6:30 p.m. Gen Ad. $5, Children 6-12, $1; under 6, free. Free parking. I-35 W & Hwy.114, 817-215-8500.

Aug.-Sept. 4 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History's Omni Theater screens Top Speed from MacGillivray Freeman Films. Join comedian Tim Allen as he hosts Olympic Medalist Marion Jones, mountain biking champ Marla Streb, rising young race car river, Lucas Luhr, and high performance car designer Stephen Murkett, as they pursue their common goal of ultimate velocity. Enjoy a giant screen view as you race alongside each of these competitors in their quest to set new records. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors & Children 3-12, $5. For show times go to www.fortworthmuseum.org or call 817-255-9300. 1501 Montgomery St.

Aug.-Sept. 7 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History presents "Risk." This interactive exhibit invites visitors to take chances while examining risk, probability, and the choices we make in life. On Aug. 23, the museum opens its Mindfest exhibit, inviting visitors to invent, create, explore, dissect, and tinker in a one-of-a-kind event for inquisitive minds of all ages. Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sun. noon-5:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors $6, and children 3-12, $5. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300 or www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Aug.-Sept. 14 Kimbell Art Museum's summer exhibition is "The Quest for Immorality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt." "Quest" curator is Betsy M. Bryan of The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. The exhibition contains over 100 of Egypt's unique treasures including sculptures, jewelry, and other funerary art from Egypt's golden age, including an ancient painted model of a royal barge that carried pharaohs along the Nile, and a gold mask from the royal tombs at Tanis, as well as a full-scale, walk-in reconstruction of the 15th century B.C. burial Chamber of pharaoh Thutmose III. An illustrated, 240 page catalogue co-published by the National Gallery of Art, & Bryan, is available in the Museum Shop. Gen. Ad. $9 & $16, Seniors 60+ & Students with an I.D., $8 & $14, children 6-11, $7 to $12, & children under 6, free. Group rates at 817-332-8451, ext. 229. Half-price tickets on Tuesdays. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.

Aug.-Sept. 24 Amon Carter Museum presents "A Faithful and Vivid Picture: Karl Bodmer's North American Prints." In 1832-34, German naturalist Prince Maximilian zu-Wied-Neuwied (1782-1867) and Swiss artist Karl Bodmer (1809-1893) visually documented the peoples and terrain of North America's interior. Featuring 81 prints zu-Wied-Neuwied and Bodmer's book, Travels in the Interior of North America 1832-1834, was released between 1839 and 1844. Those prints and their transformation from field sketches to book illustrations are the focus of this special exhibition which features more than 100 prints, watercolors, and drawings created to illustrate their book, along with seldom-seen works from other American museums. Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

Aug-Sept. 29 Hurst, TX-Tarrant County College features "Scandel," a faculty art exhibit. Free, Northeast Campus, 828 Harwood Rd., 1302 Fine Arts Bldg. 817-515-6571 or www.tccd.edu/press.

Through 2003 Irving, TX-In the Irving Arts Center Sculpture Garden see works by Texas artists including Jerry Daniel, David Hickman, David Lies, Anthony Wright, Zac Roumaya, and Jeff Green in a beautiful outdoor setting. "Fountain Columns," a monumental granite fountain by Jésus Bautista Moroles, and limestone benches by sculptor Michael Manjarris, are on permanent display. Free, Mon.-Wed. & Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., 972-252-7558.

Through Spring 2004 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame-Texas and the Cavalry exhibit. Gen Ad. $4, Seniors $3, Children 3-12 $2, open daily, 128 E. Exchange, 817-626-7131.

1 Waxahachie, TX-The Texas Theater presents Jo-El Sonnier. 8 p.m., $15, 110 W. Main St., 972-938-1390 or www.texasmusictheater.com.

1 Billy Bob's Texas-Three Amigos-Little Joe, Roberto Pulido, Ruben Ramos, 10 p.m., $9 & $20.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

1,2,3 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Cleveland Indians, 7:05 p.m. $5-$75, Parking $8, 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

1-3 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) cast performs Guys and Dolls. Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling & Abe Burrows. Set against the color of New York City's high and low lights, Guys and Dolls is an entertaining fable of love, marriage and temperance on Damon Runyon's Broadway, peopled by Runyon's Nathan Detroit, Adelaide, Sky Masterson & Miss Sarah Brown. Thu. 2 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. $21 to $26. On the Square. 866-572-0881, www.granburyoperahouse.org.

1-9 Irving Arts Center-Dupree Theater hosts ICT MainStage whose cast performs Damn Yankees. George Abbot & Douglas Wallop wrote the book; Richard Adler & Jerry Ross did the music and lyrics. Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 2:30 p.m. $12-$17. 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., 972-252-2787.

1-16 Arlington Museum of Art presents "The Bridge" an exhibit featuring contemporary works by Benito Huerta, Eva Luna Warmuth, Celia Munoz, Fritz Toennieshen, Peter Picciani, Christine Wehe-Bamberger and Nicholas Wood. The exhibit is a collaborative art project produced by artists from Arlington and its sister city Bad Koenigshofen, Germany. Curated by Rachel Bounds. Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Thu.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Exit either I-30 or I-20 at Cooper St. 201 W. Main, 817-275-4600.

1-17 Arlington, TX-Six Flags Over Texas is open daily until Aug. 18. Openings and closing vary. Gen. Ad. $39.99; Children under 48" tall & Seniors (55+), $24.99; Children 2 and under free. Parking $9-$12. I-30 & Hwy. 360, 817-530-6000.

1-17 Arlington, TX-Hurricane Harbor. Gen. Ad. $28.99; Seniors 55+, & children under 4 ft. tall, $18.99; Children 2 and under, free. Parking $7. 1800 E. Lamar Blvd., 817-265-3356 or www.sixflags.com.

1-23 Jubilee Theatre's cast performs Road Show, a new Jubilee musical. The backdrop, an old time song-and-dance show on the Chitlin' Circuit. It's a bad show. "Mama, I Don't Want to Sing in the Beauty Shop," but the underwriters don't care, and the ingenues don't know. The top dogs greedily lap the cream, while the hopefuls and has-beens put on their masks nightly to churn the butter onstage. The show troops on, and on, and gets stuck in Noblacks Innistown, USA. Since the money men high tailed it, will they make it back in one piece? $8-$25, Thu. & Fri. 8:15 p.m., Sat. 3:15 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. & Sun. 3:15 p.m. 506 Main St. Parking is free after 6 p.m. in Sundance Square. 817-338-4411 or www.jubileetheatre.org.

1-24 Arlington, TX-Theatre Arlington presents Communicating Doors by Alan Ayckbourn. This intricate, time-traveling, comic thriller by the British master of farcical comedy has delighted London and New York audiences. Thu. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $14-16. Discounts for groups, senior citizens and students. 305 W. Main St., 817-275-7661.

1-24 Hip Pocket Theatre Oak Acres Amphitheatre cast performs Lewis Carroll's delightful fantasy Alice in Wonderland. Fri.-Sun. 9 p.m., $6-$12, 1620 Las Vegas Trail North at 820 North, 817-246-9775 or www.hippocket.org.

1,2,8,9,15,16,22,23,29,30 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. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

1-30 Stockyards National Historic District-Stockyard Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. Travel back to the 1800s with Marshal Jim Courtright as he solves a murder. Laughs, intrigue, suspense and audience participation are served up along with a chuck wagon style dinner. Patrons play sleuth and vote on "who done it." 7 p.m. Fri. & Sat. Gen Ad. $29.95. Visitors Center,130 E. Exchange Ave., 817-626-8989 or www.stockyardmurdermystery.com.

1-31 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth's summer exhibition is drawn from its extensive permanent collection combining previously seen works with new additions. The exhibition includes about 150 works by 125 artists. Various movements, themes, and styles are represented including Abstract Expressionism, Color Field painting, Pop art, and Minimalism, as well as developments in abstraction and figurative sculpture, and contemporary movements in photography, video, and digital imagery. Selections from the Permanent Collection is free. Tue. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed., Thu., Sat. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-840-2151.

1-31 Grand Prairie, TX-"Memories of Marilyn," in Ripley's Believe It or Not. Admission fee, 601 E. Safari Pkwy., 972-263-2391.

2 Waxahachie, TX-Texas Theater presents Bugs Henderson. 8 p.m., $15, 110 W. Main St., 972-938-1390 or www.texasmusictheater.com.

2 Billy Bob's Texas-Don Williams, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

2,3,9,10 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.cowtowncoliseum.com.

3 Ft. Worth Zoo celebrates National Kids Day with free admission for up to four children, 3-12, with each paid adult admission. And Kids can sample the virtual reality 4D African Safari Adventure Ride. Gen. Ad. $9.50, Seniors 65+, $5.50, children 3-12 & toddlers 2 & under, free. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild! Parking $5. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817 871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

4,5,6 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Edinburg Roadrunners, 7:05 p.m. at the newly renovated ballpark. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. $4-$9, Parking $2-$3, 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

7 Amon Carter Museum's film series features Drum Beat (1954), directed and written by Delmer Daves. Starring Alan Ladd, Marisa Pavan & Charles Bronson who try to make peace with the Modoc Indians. In conjunction with the exhibition "A Faithful and Vivid Picture: Karl Bodmer's North American Prints." The film runs 111 min. 5:30 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-989-5079.

7 Grapevine, TX- Enjoy "Taste of Northeast ... and All That Jazz," the annual fund-raiser for the Arts Council of Northeast Tarrant County. Sample food from over 50 local restaurants. Entertainment includes Fort Worth native, standup comedian emcee, Julia Duffy, a silent auction, and music by the Murphy Jazz Seven. Duffy has performed at Las Vegas' "Catch a Rising Star," & Hollywood's "Comedy Store," and "The Improv." 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., $30-$40, DFW Lakes Hilton, 817-283-5522 or www.tasteofnortheast.com.

8 Billy Bob's Texas-Jason Boland/Reckless Kelly, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $12.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

8 Bass Performance Hall hosts the Jazz Crusaders with David Sanborn, 7:30 p.m. 525 Commerce St., 817-212-4325.

8 Waxahachie, TX-Texas Theater presents "An Evening with Terri Hendrix with Lloyd Maines." 8 p.m., $15.110 W. Main St., 972-938-1390 or www.texasmusictheater.com.

8,9,10 Arlington Convention Center hosts the Country Peddler Show. Fri. 4 - 9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Gen. Ad. $6, Seniors 65+ $4, children under 12 free. 1200 Ballpark Way, 1-800-775-2774 or www.peddlershow.com.

8-Sept. 1 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) cast performs 42nd Street. Music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Al Dubin, and the book by Michael Stewart & Mark Bramble. 42nd Street is a big bold musical set in 1933 that celebrates the stuff dreams are made of. Romance and some great tap dancing, along with tunes like ‘Lullaby of Broadway," "Shuffle Off to Buffalo," and "You're Getting to be a Habit with Me." Thu. 2 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. $21 to $26. On the Square. 866-572-0881, www.granburyoperahouse.org.

8-Sept. 13 Circle Theatre's cast performs The Exact Center of the Universe by Joan Vail Thorne. Vada Love Powell-Southern doyenne, adoring mother, and force of nature-insists "I never interfere! I intervene!" Her small town universe is shaken to its core when her son, Apple, follows his heart instead of his mother's expectations. North Texas premiere. G Rating. Thu. & Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. $15 to $30. In Sundance Sq. 230 W. 4th St., 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

8-Oct. 30 National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame-"Creating Hollywood's West: Historic Costumes and Reproductions from Cathy Smith." An exhibit by the Emmy Award-winning designer featuring authentic creations and vintage-era pieces from Dancing with Wolves, Buffalo Gals, and other films. Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Tue. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen Ad. $6, Seniors & Youths 6-18, $4, Wed.-half price. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

9 Waxahachie, TX-Texas Theater presents the McKay Brothers and 1100 Springs. 8 p.m., $15, 110 W. Main St., 972-938-1390 or www.texasmusictheater.com.

9 Bass Performance Hall-Performing Arts Fort Worth presents the John Pizzarelli Trio 8 p.m., $29.50-$44.50, 525 Commerce, 817 -212-4325.

9 Billy Bob's Texas-Pat Benatar, 10:30 p.m., $10 & $25.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

11,12,13 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Amarillo Dillas, 7:05 p.m. at the newly renovated ballpark. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. $4-$9, Parking $2-$3, 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

11,12,13,14 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Detroit Tigers, 7:05 p.m. $5-$75, Parking $8, 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

12 Fort Worth Convention Center-Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's "Elephant Walk & Buffet." Come join the elephants as they dine on a buffet of fruits and vegetables. The fun begins as the Pachyderm Parade proceeds down Main Street from the Ft. Worth Convention Center to Sundance Square. The free event celebrates the opening of the Greatest Show on Earth, Aug. 13-17. www.ringling.com. 1111 Houston St.

12 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth's "Classics at the Modern" screens Lifeboat starring Tallulah Bankhead. John Steinbeck wrote the story. Producer and director Alfred Hitchcock's film is about a group of people stranded on a lifeboat with a mysterious German who helped sink their ship. Runs 96 min. 7 p.m. Gen. Ad. $7.50. 3200 Darnell St., 1-866-824-5566.

13-17 Fort Worth Convention Center hosts the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Come see the 132nd edition of "The Greatest Show On Earth." David Larible, The Prince of Laughter!; Sara, The Tiger Whisperer; The thrilling T.M., The Gator Guy; clowns, elephants, and more. Wed.-Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m., & Sun. 1 p.m. & 5 p.m., $10-$55. 1111 Houston St., 972-647-5700 or www.Ringling.com.

14 Amon Carter Museum's Gallery Talk features Rebecca Lawton, Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings, whose topic is "Leonard Baskin's Mastodon Woodcuts." In conjunction with the exhibition "American Masters of the Woodcut. 12:15-12:45 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-989-5079.

14,15,16 LaGrave Field, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Coastal Bend Aviators, 7:05 p.m. at the newly renovated ballpark. Special promotions & giveaways at every game. $4-$9, Parking $2-$3, 301 N.E. 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

15,16,17 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m. $5-$75, Parking $8. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

15 Waxahachie, TX-Texas Theater presents Owen Temple with Doug Moreland. 8 p.m., $15, 110 W. Main St., 972-938-1390 or www.texasmusictheater.com.

15 Billy Bob's Texas-Django Walker, Stoney LaRue & Wade Bowen, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 Gen. Ad. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

15-Sept. 14 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History's Omni Theater screens a limited engagement of Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey. This Omni Max production is an exploration of the sights and sounds of continents and cultures, guided by the performers of "STOMP." A unique large-format experience, this visual and auditory celebration of diversity and culture, rhythm and humanity, introduces viewers to percussion groups from locales and backgrounds as varied as Timbalada of Brazil and Les Percussion de Guinee of West Africa, to a 25,000 year-old tribal tradition in Botswana and a modern flamenco dancer in Spain. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors & children 3-12, $5. For show times go to www.fortworthmuseum.org or call 817-255-9300. 1501 Montgomery St.16 Billy Bob's Texas-Dwight Yoakam, 10:30 p.m.,

$10.50 & $27.50. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

16-Sept. 28 Irving Arts Center's Focus Gallery presents "Lay of the Land: Mosaics by Sonia King." Free. 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., 972-252-2787.

17 Billy Bob's Texas-Honky Tonk Hero Finals. For information, visit www.honkytonkhero.com or call 972-247-2739. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

17 Kimbell Art Museum's Films Series screens Egypt Uncovered: Pyramid, Chaos and Kings, part A running 26 min. and part B, with the same title, running 25 min., examines the belief system, daily life, artwork, and major monuments of ancient Egyptians. In conjunction with "The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt." 2 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034.

19-24 Bass Performance Hall-Casa Mañana's Summer at the Bass presents Rogers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music. This musical is suitable for all audiences. Tue.-Thu. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $34.75-$79.75. 525 Commerce St., 817-332-2272.

21 Amon Carter Museum's Film Series examines Karl Bodmer's influence on Hollywood in A Man Called Horse. Starring Richard Harris and Judith Anderson. Directed by Elliot Silverstein, 115 minutes. USA, 1970. In conjunction with "A Faithful and Vivid Picture: Karl Bodmer's North American Prints." 5:30 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-989-5079.

22 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Pro Senior Bull Riders. 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. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

22 Billy Bob's Texas-Dierks Bentley, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $10.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

22,23,24 Waxahachie, TX- Waxahachie Community Theatre presents Thornton Wilder's Our Town. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. & Sun. 2:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $10, Seniors & Students $8. Reynolds Circle at Brookside Rd., Off I-35E, 972-217-1791.

22-Sept. 27 Arlington Museum of Art exhibits "Erasing Borders: TCU/Budapest," in the Allen Saxe Mezzanine. Curated by Ronald Watson. Reception Sept. 12, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Free. Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Thu.-Sat.10 a.m.-5 p.m. 201 W. Main St. Exit either I-30 or I-20 at Cooper St. 817-275-4600.

23 Billy Bob's Texas-Jerry Jeff Walker, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

23 Grand Prairie, TX- NextStage Theatre presents Ringo Star. 8 p.m., $31.50-$67.50. 1001 NextStage Dr. off Lonestar Pkwy., 214-373-8000 or www.nextstage.com.

26 Grand Prairie, TX- NextStage Theatre-Mariah Carey with Bell, Young Nae & Sade. 8 p.m., $45-$85. 1001 NextStage Dr. off Lonestar Pkwy., 214-373-8000, or www.nextstage.com.

28,29,30,31 Bass Performance Hall-Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs a Felix Mendelssohn Festival. Join the renowned orchestra in four programs exploring one of history's incredible men of music. Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conducts. Featured performers and soloists include Michael Shih, Tiffany Roberts, Elissa Johnston, Takesha Kizart, Stanley Warren, Hip Pocket Theatre Actors, and the FWSO Festival Chorus with C. David Keith, director. Thu.-Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 7 p.m., $19-$120. 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000.

29 Billy Bob's Texas-Buddy Jewell, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $12.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

29,30,31 Modern Art Museum's Magnolia (Pictures) at the Modern screens Marooned in Iraq. A famous Iranian singer and his two sons accomplish an epic journey across hazardous terrain. Directed by Bahman Ghobadi. Farsi/Kurdish with English subtitles. Runs 103 min. Adult themes. Fri. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sat. & Sun 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Tickets, $7.50, are available two hours before showing. 3200 Darnell St., 817-840-2151.

30 Arlington, Texas, Six Flags Over Texas presents Hootie & the Blowfish in concert. 7 p.m., $8 plus park admission. I-30 & Hwy. 360, 817-530-6000 or www.sixflags.com.

29,30,31 Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Minnesota Twins, 7:05 p.m., 2:05 p.m on 31st. $5-$75, Parking $8, 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

30 Billy Bob's Texas-Ray Price, 10 p.m., $8.75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

30 Will Rogers Coliseum hosts the "2003 Chevrolet National Cowboys of Color Invitational Rodeo Tour." Preliminaries will be Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Contestants with the best times will then compete on Saturday for cash prizes. Entertainment also includes Texas Buffalo Soldiers, Ceremonial Dancers, Drill Teams and Escaramuzas. This is a fund raiser for the "National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame" here in Fort Worth at 3400 Mount Vernon at Tandy Ave. The Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, documentation and display of multi-cultural contributions to settling the American West. Box seats $18; reserved seating $12. Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. 3301 W. Lancaster. 817-922-9999 or www.cowboysofcolor.org.

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