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AUGUST 2005 Ongoing Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers and along waterways of the 109-acre park. An exhibition greenhouse and gift shop are two detours in the journey. The main gardens are free & open daily from 8 a.m. until sunset. A small fee is required for the 7.5 acre Japanese garden, which is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and offers tours that take about an hour. A small fee is also required for the conservatory-open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. The Gardens Restaurant and the Treasure Tree Gift Shop are also on site. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com. Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions take place on Friday, Saturday 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 4:15 p.m. to arrive back in Grapevine around 5:45 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 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the Grapevine to Fort Worth Run are Gen. Adm. $20, seniors 55+ $18, and children $10. Tickets for the Trinity River Run are Gen. Adm. $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 or 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. Hrs. 8:30 a.m. until two hrs. before sunset. Open daily except major holidays. Gen. Ad. $18.95, seniors $14.95, children 3-11, $12.95, children under 2, free. 3 miles south of Glen Rose, off Hwy. 67, 254-897-2960, www.fossilrim.org. Ongoing New at the Kimbell Art Museum-Children and adults are enjoying the Kimbell’s self-guided tours, which are fun for the entire family. Created for the Museum’s special exhibitions, these thought-provoking guides invite children and adults to investigate artworks together. Families are provided with a brochure, writing board and pencil. There is no charge for this program, other than the admission fee required to enter special exhibitions. Admission for special exhibitions: Gen. Ad. adults $6, seniors 60+ & students with ID, $4, and children 6-11, $2. Children under 6 free. Hrs: Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays, New Year’s Day, the 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 recently rated it the #1 attraction in the DFW area and #19 among the “50 Overall Top-Rated Attractions in the United States.” Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day noon to 4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $9.75, seniors 65+, $6.25, children 3-12, $7.25, toddlers 2 & under, free. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild!. Parking $5. Half-price tickets on Wednesdays. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org. Ongoing Granbury, TX–The talented cast at Granbury Live performs a show full of music and laughter. Three musical giants-Elvis, Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly- all come alive on the Granbury Live stage. And Mo and Bro, the Blue Suede Brothers, have discovered the mysterious secrets of the UFO phenomena and an intergalactic plot to conquer the Lone Star state. The cast’s clever but unvexing routines are a delight to lovers of “rock n’ roll.” Fridays 8 p.m. and Saturdays 1 p.m. & 8 p.m. 1-800-989-9062 or granburylive.com. On the Square. Ongoing The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame houses over 2,000 artifacts and information about more than 400 remarkable women. The $21 million, 33,000 square foot museum honors women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors $5, & youths 3-12, $4, 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.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $2.50, seniors & youths 4-17, $2, children under 4, free. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln., 817-926-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org. Ongoing Arlington, TX-”Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue” is a live show performed on Fridays and Saturdays in the Arlington Music Hall by an 8-piece band and 20 performers. High celebrated his 30th year in the entertainment business in September 2004. 7:30 p.m. 224 N. Center St., 817-226-4400, www.johnniehigh.com. Ongoing Arlington, TX-The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, at Ameriquest Field in Arlington, features baseball uniforms, balls, playing cards and photographs depicting the history of the sport. The Learning Center for Children houses interactive exhibits on baseball and how the sport is related to fields such as science, math, history, geography and communications. Tours of the ballpark are available. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5842. Ongoing Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District-The Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive occurs twice daily, weather permitting, but they don’t mosey-along on major holidays. Herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive 15 to 17 head of cattle down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Bldg. or across the street near the Stockyards Visitor’s Center. Watching the herd is free. Along E. Exchange Ave., 817-336-4373. Ongoing Fort Worth’s history is housed in the 94-year-old Fire Station No. 1 building located in the City Center Complex. This Fort Worth Museum of Science & History exhibit traces Fort Worth’s development from its beginning as a frontier outpost, through its rowdy youth as a cattle town to the present. The exhibit features graphics, historical artifacts, photographs and documents, reproduced paintings and original posters. Hrs. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free. Corner of 2nd & Commerce Sts., 817-255-9408. Ongoing Black Dog Tavern presents “The Jazz Monsters,”a 20-piece professional jazz band consisting of esteemed musicians who have taught and performed throughout the Metroplex for years. Enjoy big band jazz from the ‘40s through the ‘90s, featuring arrangements by Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Tom Kubis and many others. First Sunday of each month from 5-7:30 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Downtown Fort Worth, 903 Throckmorton St., 817-332-8190. Ongoing Rose Marine Theater-Fort Worth Latin Arts Association’s performing arts and film series. Experience an introduction to the Hispanic settlers who enriched Fort Worth with their cultural heritage. An upcoming collage of music and dance entertainment includes a Flamenco Dance Company representing Spain, performers from San Antonio, a Bolivian performing group and a film series honoring worldwide Hispanic culture all presented in a restored movie palace, circa 1918. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com. Every Fri. & Sat. night Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $12.50, VIP $10.50, Gen. Ad. $9, seniors 60+, $7.50 & children 3-12, $5.50. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com. Saturdays Grapevine’s Palace Theatre-Yellow Rose Productions presents the Grapevine Opry Country Music Showcase. 7:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $12, children $8. Senior & group discounts available. 300 S. Main St., 817-481-8733. Through Aug. 14 Addison, TX-The cast of WaterTower Theatre presents Cabaret. In decadent pre-World War II Berlin, a young American writer stumbles upon a lovely British singer amidst the sexy frauleins of the Kit Kat Klub. Featuring such songs as “Wilkommen,” “Don’t Tell Mama,” and the unforgettable title number, “Cabaret” is a landmark piece of musical theatre. Tickets $15-$30. Showtimes: Wed. & Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. 15650 Addison Rd., 972-450-6232. Through Aug. 21 Jubilee Theatre proudly announces the revival of one of its most popular musicals, Book of Job, in memory of Founder Rudy Eastman. This musical was developed by Joe Rogers and the late Rudy Eastman in 1996. A successful revival was mounted in the summer of 2000. The Book of Job describes a man who deals with unending suffering. Set to rousing gospel music, Job is entertainment for the whole family. The book was written by Eastman. Music and Lyrics are by Joe Rogers. Directed by Joe Brown. Showtimes are Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. at 3 p.m. Thurs. evening performances are scheduled for Aug. Through Aug. 28 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth features the exhibit “Robert Bechtle: A Retrospective,” the first full-scale survey of the work of this important San Francisco-based artist. Since his work emerged in the context of New or Photo-realism in the late 1960s, Bechtle’s genre scenes, streetscapes and images of cars have become icons of middle-class American culture. The exhibition features paintings, watercolors and drawings that trace the artist’s oeuvre from his first photo-based paintings of the 1960s to his works of the present day. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors, and students with an ID, $4, children under 13, free. Tues. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays, Christmas & New Year’s Day. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org. Through Aug. 28 Granbury, TX-Texas Star Theatre at the Historic Granbury Opera House presents Grease-bringing back the teen-age life style of the 1950s. The boys wear short hair swept back into elaborate greasy coifs called the D.A. or duck tail. They sport motorcycle jackets, pegged pants, turned up shirt collars and T-shirts with cigarette packs secured in rolled up sleeves. The girls wear beehive hairdos complete with hair clips. They chew gum and wear boys’ wind breakers with their names sewn on. They pierce their ears, wear pedal pushers, spongy white bobby socks, cinch belts, long felt skirts and crinolines. Grease revolves primarily around the attraction between Danny Zuko, who is “no All-American track star,” and the innocent Sandy Dumbrowski. Tickets $18-$24. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. On the Square. 817-573-9191, www.TexasStarTheatre.org. Through Sept. 1 Strap yourself in for a wild ride in Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag, a giant-screen film at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater. Through sight and sound, the film takes you inside Operation Red Flag, the “doctorate” of Air Force combat training, and provides a rare insider’s view into the teamwork and dangers inherent in military flight training. Fighter Pilot introduces you to real-life Air Force Captain John Stratton, a young American fighter pilot who flies the F-15 Eagle, arguably the most potent and successful fighter plane ever built. The film follows the young pilot as he makes his way through this extraordinary event held in the desert of Nevada. He is amazed at how complex, confusing and dangerous the exercises are. Tickets: Gen. Ad. $7, children 3-12 and seniors 60+, $6. Call for showtimes. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org. Through Sept. 1 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theatre presents the film Mystery of the Nile. On Christmas Day of 2003, Pasquale Scaturro and a team of explorers set out on an epic quest to become the first to complete a full descent of the world’s greatest river, the Blue Nile and the Nile, from source to sea. Four months later, on April 28 at 7:01 a.m., Pasquale and his expedition partner Gordon Brown, reached the mouth of the Nile at the Mediterranean Sea, becoming the first in history to complete this 3,250-mile journey. Their amazing journey is the basis for this IMAX® film. Tickets: Gen. Ad. $7, children 3-12 and seniors 60+, $6. Call 817-255-9300 for showtimes. 1501 Montgomery St., www.fortworthmuseum.org. Through Sept. 4 The Kimbell Art Museum presents the exhibition “Palace & Mosque: Islamic Art from the Victoria and Albert Museum.” The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has one of the most renowned Islamic art collections in the world. “Palace and Mosque” includes over 100 masterpieces, many exhibited for the first time outside the museum, conveying the richness of Islamic art on a scale and quality unrivaled by any collection outside the Middle East. This international tour has been made possible by Mohammed Jameel, benefactor of the Victoria and Albert Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors 60+ & students with ID, $4, and children 6-11, $2. Children under 6 free. Hrs: Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays, New Year’s Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org. Through Sept. 5 The Smithsonian exhibit “Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe” is on view at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. With the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope in 1990, our scientific knowledge of the universe has greatly expanded. Through activities, video, artifacts and vivid images, visitors can learn about the telescope’s history, design and purpose, as well as gain a greater understanding of planets, stars, galaxies and intergalactic space. Gen. Ad. $7, children 3-12 and seniors 60+, $6. Hrs. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org. Through Sept. 11 Visitors can enjoy “Kid Stuff: Great Toys From Our Childhood” at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Based on the book, Kid Stuff: Great Toys From Our Childhood, by David Hoffman, the 4,500-square-foot exhibition displays more than 40 classic toys and games-the most popular toys of the past 50 years-highlighted by hundreds of classic illustrations, period advertisements and vintage reels. Gen. Ad. $7, children 3-12 & seniors 60+, $6. Hrs: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1501 Montgomery Street, 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org. Through Nov. 6 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame presents “Manuel: Star-Spangled Couture.” Fifty one-of-a-kind state jackets and three performance outfits worn by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris on the Trio album cover, come to the museum. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors $5, children 3-12, $4 and children under 2 free. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1720 Gendy St., 817-509-8991, www.cowgirl.net. Through Dec. 18 Amon Carter Museum features the exhibit “The Art of Twentieth Century American Illustrators from the Collection.” This installation pairs works from the Carter’s extensive collection of twentieth-century illustrated books with prints by the same artists-illustrators from the museum’s collection of works on paper. Focusing on works produced during the decades between the two World Wars (1917-1941), the exhibit will provide a glimpse into a uniquely American and here-to-fore lesser known aspect of the museum’s collections. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org. Through Jan. 2006 This Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza exhibit looks at the more than 300 journalist who were in Texas to cover President John F. Kennedy’s visit to the Lone Star State. The assassination of the president was stunning news and it was up to those reporters to make sense out of it. “Covering Chaos” examines the challenges faced by those reporters in Dallas who found themselves covering the violent death of a president. Among the journalist featured are Peter Jennings, Dan Rather, Bob Schieffer, Robert MacNeil and Jim Lehrer. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 411 Elm St. at Houston, 214-747-6660 or www.jfk.org. 1-21, 27 & 28 North Richland Hills, TX-Float in the endless river, plummet down water slides, catch a wave or just relax in the shade at the NRH2O Water Park. Admission: 48" & above $17.99, under 48" $14.99, 2 & under free. Hrs. Mon.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. noon-8 p.m. 9001 Grapevine Hwy., www.nrh2o.com. 2,3,4 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. 7:05 p.m. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com. 4,5,6 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Shreveport Sports. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $4-$10, Parking $2-$3. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287,www.fwcats.com. 4-28 Arlington, TX-Theatre Arlington presents the play How the Other Half Loves, written by British playwright Alan Ayckbourn. In this laugh-filled piece set in suburbia, audiences meet three married couples all linked together by the husbands’ work. They assemble for two dinner parties, held on consecutive nights, yet presented onstage at the same time. Hilarity quickly ensues thanks to Ayckbourn’s knack for witty story-telling rite with verbal barbs combined with extra clever staging. Fast-paced fun for the summer! Tickets $13-$17. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 305 West Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theaterarlington.org. 4-28 The cast of Stage West performs Connor McPherson’s play Port Authority. The author of The Weir has the Irish gift of storytelling. In this new work, he deftly mixes the tales of three men of varying ages, with different perspectives of life and love. Tickets $28. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. 1300 Gendy St., 817-784-9378, www.stagewest.org. 5 The Kimbell Art Museum presents a series of lectures in conjunction with its special exhibit “Palace and Mosque: Islamic Art from the Victoria and Albert Museum.” These lectures, by leading international scholars, will provide an authoritative overview of Islamic art, highlighting the major themes of the exhibition. Priscilla Soucek is the deputy director and James R. McCredie Professor of Islamic Art at the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University. This month, hear their lecture on “Imagined Gardens, Illuminated Words: Masterpieces of Islamic Art from the Victoria and Albert Museum.” Free. 7 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org. 5 Billy Bob’s Texas-David Allan Coe. Tickets $9 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 5 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 at the Modern. Bring your friends to enjoy diverse live performances, cocktail selections and the opportunity to dine in Café Modern by night. This month hear Eagle and Young, longtime Fort Worth musicians who join forces with vocalist Diana Littlepage to present a mix of contemporary country and classic pop standards. 5-8 p.m. Menu selections and prices can be found on-line. Make your reservations at 817-840-2157. 3200 Darnell St., www.themodern.org. 5-6 Bass Performance Hall hosts “1964-The Tribute,” the official #1 Beatles show in the world. This is the only way to experience a true-to-life pre-Pepper, early 60s Beatles concert in 2005. You’ll dance. You’ll laugh. You’ll sing along. Beatle boots, vintage costumes, authentic period details and the unmistakable harmonies of the lads from Liverpool-”1964” is the most accurate and fun Beatles tribute to date. Tickets $20 and up. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4325, www.basshall.com. 5,6,7 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Baltimore Orioles. 7:05 p.m. on the 5th, 3:05 p.m. on the 6th, 1:05 p.m. on the 7th. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com. 5-7 The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. In Yes, an Irish-American scientist, played by Joan Allen, is being strangled by her marriage. She begins an affair with He, a Lebanese surgeon exiled in London. Their passion is the start of a personal journey through several countries, which forces them to evaluate their beliefs and each other. Rated R for sexual content; 95 minutes. 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. 5-28 Hip Pocket Theater invites you to join in the puppetry fun of Alley Oop, the classic comic strip adventures of a time-traveling caveman and his pet dinosaur Dinny. A “heady concoction of fast-paced slapstick, elegant farce, occasional satire and nightmarish monsters served up with an air of wild abandon.” Tickets: Fri. & Sat. $15, Sun. $10, discount for students, seniors and children. Showtimes: Fri., Sat. & Sun. at 9 p.m. 1950 Silver Creek Road, 817-246-9775, www.hippocket.org. 6 The Renaissance Cultural Center invites you to experience an evening with KEM at Texas Hall at the University of Texas Arlington. Detroit native and singer/musician KEM’s R&B/jazz sound is highly praised. Also enjoy special guests Faces, a dynamic local band that specializes in jazz, gospel and R&B. Tickets $45 & $55. 8 p.m. 817-335-9000, www.centralticketoffice.com. 6 Billy Bob’s Texas-Dwight Yoakam. Tickets $11 & $28. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 6,7,13,14 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. 6-13 Experience the thrill of the American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum. “The Sky’s the Limit” is the theme this year, and these youth will prove it to be true. The excitement mounts as they prepare for events ranging from cutting to barrel racing to scrapbook contests. Don’t miss out on a genuine Fort Worth experience. 3401 W. Lancaster, 817-392-SHOW, www.aqha.com. 7 In conjunction with its exhibition “Palace and Mosque: Islamic Art from the Victoria and Albert Museum,” the Kimbell Art Museum presents the film Islam, Empire of the Faith: The Awakening, (1999, 60 min.), with emphasis on contributions Muslims have made in art, architecture, education, science, medicine and philosophy. 2 p.m. Admission to the film is free. Admission to the exhibit: Gen. Ad. adults $6, seniors 60+ & students with ID, $4, and children 6-11, $2. Children under 6 free. 2 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org. 9 The Fort Worth Nature Center invites you to join in on a Bison Feeding Hayride. Enjoy an old-fashioned hayride into the bison range where you will see the bison up close and personal while they are getting their rations of range cubes and hay. Reservations required. $5. 10-11:30 a.m. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, 817-237-1111. 11 Gather with friends or meet other art lovers at the Kimbell Art Museum’s Summer Mixer Series. The series features light jazz, guided tours of the Museum and a cash bar. Admission $10. An additional admission fee is required for nonmembers who wish to enter the special exhibition “Palace and Mosque: Islamic Art from the Victoria and Albert Museum.” 6-8 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org. 11,12,13 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Edinburg Roadrunners. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $4-$10, Parking $2-$3. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com. 12 Billy Bob’s Texas-Jason Boland. Tickets $9 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 12-14 The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. View Beautiful Country, a movie that follows the story of Binh, a shy Vietnamese man in his twenties who embarks on a personal journey with a young beautiful woman, Ling, while on board a refugee ship to America in search of a better life and Binh’s estranged American father. Rated R for language; 137 minutes. Showtimes: Fri. 6 & 8:30 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 2 & 4:30 p.m. Tickets $7.50. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org. 12-28 Grapevine, TX-Runway Theatre presents the Woody Allen’s Play It Again, Sam. In this play, we come upon Allan Felix, a mild-mannered film critic who has more than his share of bad luck with women. In moments of despair, Allan confides in Humphrey Bogart–well, the ghost of Bogey–who comes to the rescue with advice on romance and hope for redemption. A hilarious tale of a hero who must come to terms with who he is. Rated PG. Gen. Ad. $20, seniors 55+ and students under 18 or college students with ID, $10. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. 215 North Dooley St., 817-488-4842, www.runwaytheatre.com. 13 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History invites you to join the Noble Planetarium for a star gazing party. Have you ever seen the rings of Saturn? Have you ever wanted to view the moons of Jupiter? Have you been dazzled by a star cluster? Are you in the market for a telescope and don’t know where to start? This and more can be discovered every month outside the Fort Worth Museum ofScience and History during the free monthly telescope observing. The star gazing events are held every month on the area north of the Museum on the Saturday nearest the first quarter moon, weather permitting. Free. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org. 13 Billy Bob’s Texas-Doug Stone. Tickets $9. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 13 & 14 The Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum hosts the North Texas Mustang Club Yellow Rose Classic Car Show. Come and see why the North Texas Mustang Club works so hard to preserve these Ford Motor Company collectible vehicles. This year celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Thunderbird. Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Gen. Ad. $8, children 12 & under, free. 3401 W. Lancaster, 817-595-6900, www.ntmc.org. 13-Feb. 5, 2006 The Amon Carter Museum presents “Into the Night,” a remarkable group of landscapes, portraits and abstracts that explores the beauty and mysteries layered within nocturnal images in the Carter’s Focus on Photographs Gallery. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org. 13-Feb. 5, 2006 The Amon Carter Museum displays a special exhibition “The Spirit of 291,” in celebration of the centennial of the founding of Alfred Stieglitz’s Little Galleries of the Photo-Secession. This small exhibition of works offers a unique opportunity to experience the flavor of the legendary gallery that became known simply as 291. In operation for only twelve years, from November 1905 until June 1917, 291 was home to innovative exhibitions devoted to European and American vanguard art. This installation pays homage to the young American artists, such as Paul Strand, John Marin, Marsden Hartley, Arthur Dove, and Georgia O’Keeffe, whose careers flourished under Stieglitz’s watchful eye and careful nurturing. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org. 14,15,16 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth, Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Coastal Bend Aviators. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $4-$10, Parking $2-$3. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com. 17 The Lone Star Film Society hosts an exciting classic film series at the Modern Art Museum, “Classics at the Modern: Celebrity by Choice.” The third Wednesday of every month, a celebrity guest introduces and screens a favorite film. Celebrities visit with the audience and share opinions and ideas about the films they have chosen. This month, Pam Minnick, former Miss Rodeo America and World Champion Breakaway Roper, introduces the classic film National Velvet. In this poignant family story, a young Elizabeth Taylor excels as Velvet Brown, a 1920s working-class girl whose dreams become a reality when she wins a wild and unruly horse in a raffle. Tickets $7.50. 7 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-735-1117, www.themodern.org. 19 Billy Bob’s Texas-Billy Dean. Tickets $9 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 19-21 Hunters from all around can revel in the Texas Trophy Hunters Association Hunters Extravaganza at the Will Rogers Coliseum. Fri. 5-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 3401 W. Lancaster, 1-800-800-3207, www.ttha.com. 19-27 Denton, TX-The North Texas Fair Association presents the 76th Annual North Texas State Fair with a championship rodeo, music, carnival rides and games, fiddling contest, petting zoos and barbecue cook-offs. Gen. Ad. $10, children 6-12, $3, children under 6 free. 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., 940-387-2632, 20 Bass Performance Hall’s McNair Studio hosts David Millsap’s CD release party for his new album Feeling Lucky. A preacher’s son, Fort Worth native Dave Millsap grew up with a love for music. His grandmother was a piano teacher, his grandfather played guitar and mouth harp (at the same time), his mother played the piano, and his father, two brothers and sister also played the guitar. As a child, Dave would wait until a guitar was left unattended, pick it up and play it until he got caught. Now, with about 30 years of rock, blues, gospel and everything in between under his belt, Dave comes to McNair Studio to celebrate the release of his newest album and a career full of good times. Over the years, he has shared the stage with stars such as Vince Gill and Bobby Whitlock. Call for ticket prices. 9 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com. 20 Come along on the Fort Worth Nature Center’s Canoe Tour. Tour a stretch of the West Fork of the Trinity River to view ducks, herons, beaver and other critters. Sunscreen, water, and weather appropriate clothing (including shoes that can get wet) are recommended. Lifejackets, paddles and canoes provided. Children must be 5 years or older. Registration required since space is limited. Adults $15, children $10. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, 817-237-1111. 20 Billy Bob’s Texas-Robert Earl Keen. Tickets $9 & $17. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 20-21 The Shooters Club first anniversary celebration. Pistol Range and Gun Store “Blowout Sale,” with FREE seminars on improving target shooting for beginners and advanced shooters, Concealed Handgun License information Q’s and A’s, “Street Smart” hand-to-hand self-defense tips, and Tactical Shooting advice that could save your or a family members life. Free performances by Texas singer/songwriter Wade Hatton, and the best John Wayne impersonator (Dr. Gene Howard) you’re likely to ever see. Autographed CD’s from Wade and your picture taken with John Wayne! Representatives from the Texas State Rifle Association (TSRA) and the National Rifle Association will also be present as well as Bob Radecki, the Glock Rep., with the latest from this fine pistol maker. FREE sodas and 25-cent hot-dogs while you check out our “slashed” prices on everything in the store from holsters to ammo to the guns themselves. Come join us for a fun filled and informative weekend while we say Thank You to our customers for making this a Great first year! Over 1,800 new members and growing! Check out the weekend calendar for schedules of guests and seminars at www.TheShootersClub.com or phone us at 817-740-0805, where we have discount prices 7-days a week. www.TheShootersClub.com. 22,23 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth, The Fort Worth Cats have won the first half Central League Championship, and thus 2005 Playoffs will begin at LaGrave Field. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $5-$15, Parking $2-$3. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com. 23,24,25 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Seattle Mariners. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 25th. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com. 23-28 The cast of Casa Mañana performs Hello Dolly! at Bass Performance Hall. This ebullient and irresistible story of the joy of living, glittering with happy songs, shining with loving scenes and alive with the personality of one of the most fabulous characters on the musical stage will delight you. This play features the incomparable Michele Lee as Dolly and includes the classic hits, “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” “Ribbons Down My Back,” and “Before The Parade Passes By.” Join in for a whirlwind race around New York at the turn of the twentieth century, as we follow the adventures of America’s most beloved matchmaker! Tickets $25-$75. Showtimes: Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org. 25 The Fort Worth Nature Center will open your eyes to a different kind of hike on the Center’s trails as you explore the nature of twilight and darkness. Evening is the best time to see many of the animals that make the Nature Center home. Bring water and wear weather appropriate clothing. $5. 7-9 p.m. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, 817-237-1111. 26 Billy Bob’s Texas-Radney Foster/Stoney LaRue. Tickets $9 & $12. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 26,27,28 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Minnesota Twins. 7:05 p.m. on the 26th, 12:20 p.m. on the 27th, 1:05 p.m. on the 28th. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com. 26-Oct. 8 Circle Theatre’s cast performs Tuesdays with Morrie, book by Mitch Albom, adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher. Big-shot sports writer Mitch Albom is lucky. He has the chance to rediscover his mentor, Morrie Schwartz, his favorite college professor from nearly twenty years ago, in the last months of the older man’s life. Knowing they do not have much time, Mitch makes the trip from Detroit to Boston to meet with Morrie every Tuesday for one final “class”-a lesson in how to live. A best-selling book for years, this stage adaptation brings the story of Mitch and Morrie wonderfully alive as a touching drama with generous dose of humor. PG Rating. Tickets $15-$25. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. In Sundance Sq., 230 W. 4th St., 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com. 27 Billy Bob’s Texas-Charlie Robison. Tickets $9 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 29,30,31 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Chicago White Sox. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 31st. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com. Coming Sept. 3 The Renaissance Cultural Center hosts the 10th Annual Cowboys of Color Rodeo. The Cowboys of Color Rodeo is a nonprofit organization promoting the historical contributions of African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans to the development of the western United States. This fast-paced and action-packed rodeo entertains and educates the audience about our “forgotten cowboys.” Tickets $8-$18. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. 3401 W. Lancaster, 817-871-8150, www.cowboysofcolor.org. Current
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