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Word from the CVBs Amon Carter Museum's Remarkable Collection of Photographs The Amon Carter Museum is one of our nation's great museums for many reasons and a cornerstone of Fort Worth's cultural community. Its key strength is its outstanding collection of photography. The museum's major expansion, which was completed in 2001, created exhibit space to publicly and comprehensively showcase this celebrated collection. Special exhibitions are now regularly on view in the museum's improved galleries, including several scheduled this summer and fall. Through August 20th, the Amon Carter features a traveling exhibition entitled "100 Great American Photographs." These works are from the permanent collection and demonstrate the enormous wealth of photography that the museum holds. When this show concludes, a second important photography exhibit entitled "An Artistic Legacy: Photographers Archives at the Carter" will open and be on view through February 2007. This exhibit highlights key works from such well-known photographers as Laura Gilpin, Eliot Porter, Erwin Smith and Karl Struss. Erwin Smith is regarded as one the most gifted photographers to capture the cowboy heritage in Texas on film. Photography is a key feature of another exhibit - called "Eye of the Beholder: Artists of the United States War With Mexico, 1846-1848" - which runs through December at the museum. In 1989, the Carter presented a significant exhibition on the War with Mexico, and this new show expands perspectives on the War through significant additional materials, including some of the earliest wartime photographs ever taken. Don't miss this opportunity to visit the Amon Carter Museum to view some of the most important photography in the United States. Spend a Tax Free Holiday in Fun Central
August 4th-6th spend time at some of the great shopping spots in Fun Central™ Arlington, Texas when Texas shoppers will benefit from a tax free holiday. Most clothing and footwear priced under $100 will not be taxed, which saves around $8 for every $100 shoppers spend. Visit The Parks at Arlington to take advantage of great buys on clothing, footwear and more. Stores such as Dillard's, Foley's, DSW Shoe Warehouse, JC Penney, Sears, Gap Kids, Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic and more make Fun Central shopping easy and fun too! For more information about The Parks at Arlington, visit www.theparksatarlington.com. Lincoln Square offers exciting shopping in a relaxed atmosphere. Visit stores such as Stein Mart, Gap, Ann Taylor Loft, Talbots, Rack Room Shoes and more for some great tax free savings. For more information about Lincoln Square, visit www.lincolnsquarearlington.com. Want to go shopping in a hip and trendy new shopping venue? Then check out The Shoppes at Brownstone Village. For more information about The Shoppes at Brownstone Village, visit www.brownstonevillage.com. For a complete list of tax-exempt and non-tax exempt items, visit www.window.state.tx.us. FUN CENTRAL vacation packages are now available. Our packages are a great value and have terrific add-on options. To purchase your FUNtastic Family Package, visit www.arlington.org and click on the green box in the upper right hand corner or call 1-866-656-FUNN (3866). GrapeFest Turns 20! and a "Sparkling Celebration" is Planned
GrapeFest is all grown up and festival officials are commemorating the 20th anniversary with a celebration that is fit for the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Wine lovers and connoisseurs from across the nation will sample award-winning Texas wines during the "Sparkling Celebration" on September 7, 8, 9 & 10, 2006. GrapeFest celebrates the beloved grape in a multitude of ways – including grape stomping, grape catching and grape crushing. A popular GrapeFest pastime is the competitive Grape Stomping Competition, reminiscent of the infamous grape stomping, I Love Lucy episode. Another popular GrapeFest event is competing against the Grape Guy, Steve Spalding, the Guinness World Record Holder for Speed Grape Catching. New grape events during this year's festival include the Great Green Grape Pie Cook off, where the winning recipe will become the official dessert of Grapevine, and festival guests can compete in grape pie eating contests. This year's "Sparkling Celebration" will also feature a selection of sparkling wines and champagne to commemorate GrapeFest's milestone anniversary. A series of toasts will occur throughout the festival and a selection of champagne and sparkling wines will be served in various pavilions throughout the festival grounds. The People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic is a festival highlight, which includes the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation featuring some of Texas' best wines. The International Wine Garden will feature wines from around the world while listening to live music on stages located throughout historic Main Street. Don't miss the Vintners' Auction, a live and silent auction. Experience the culinary and cooking areas featuring gourmet cuisine. The tennis action never stops throughout the weekend at the GrapeFest Tennis Classic. Enjoy the Texas Wine Tribute black-tie gala, featuring gourmet food and wine pairing. Please call 817-410-3185, or visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com for more information. A "Sparkling Celebration" awaits you at GrapeFest - a Top 100 Event in North America! GRAND PRAIRIE 2006 CALENDAR OF EVENTS August 1-31 Simulcast Racing, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Simulcast racing is available seven days a week in the Post Time Pavilion, the Las Vegas-style racebook and sportsbar. Smoke-free simulcast available on Saturdays and Sundays†on the second level of the Grand Stand. (Call for exact dates) Admission fee. Call 972-263-RACE. August 5 Family Fun Day, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. A day of music, fun and laughter sponsored by a local radio station. Times: 8 a.m. to Dusk. Cost: $2 parking fee. Call 972-647-2331. August 5 & 6 The Wiggles, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214-373-8000 or 972-647-700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. August 12 National Marina Day, Grand Prairie. Third Annual National Marina Day and Gateway to Boating Experience will be held at Lynn Creek Marina on Joe Pool Lake. The event will feature boat rides, boat show and exhibits showing how marinas and boaters are also protectors of the environment. Call 817-640-4200. August 12 Anand Bazaar, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. The India Association of North Texas hosts the event to celebrate India's Independence Day with food, live entertainment, shopping, games and fireworks. Admission fee. Call 972-234-4268 or www.iant.org. August 12-1 Caribbean Music Weekend, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Two days of magic music performed by Johnny -O'. Enjoy the multilayered, syncopated rhythms of the islands from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Open weekends 8 a.m.-dusk. Parking fee $2. Call 972-647-2331. August 26 Estrellas del Manana, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. "Stars of the Future" talent show is sponsored by a local radio station. Free Admission. Open weekends 8 a.m. -dusk. Parking fee $2. Call 972-647-2331. August 29 The James Gang, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214-373-8000 or 972-647-5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. Please note: All dates, times and events are subject to change. Warm Country Heart Comes to Granbury
The music of Warm Country Heart comes to Granbury at a brand new location on August 12, 2006. Classic mixtures of instrumental and vocal arrangements bring back the magic of Floyd Cramer, Chet Atkins, and Boots Randolph. The group known as Warm Country Heart formerly played venues in Glen Rose. On May 1, 2006, however, the historic theatre was destroyed by fire. Moving forward was easy according to band member and drum aficionado, Jack Gruebal. "A fire may have destroyed the Glen Rose theatre, but it has not destroyed our spirit, so we will continue to play the kind of music we all love." Though saddened by the loss of most of their musical instruments the band has persevered. Through fund raising concerts and support from those who love their music - all was not lost. Playing to sold-out crowds at every benefit concert has finally paid off and brought the band to the new location in Granbury at 1310 Weatherford Highway. The first performance in the new theatre will be at 7:30 p.m., August 12. As a complement to the already rich entertainment venues of Granbury Live, Granbury Opera House, and Granbury Riverboat, the music of Warm Country Heart will continue to be a crowd pleaser with classic country hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s mixed with a little Dixieland jazz and a pinch of Bob Wills and Western Swing. For concert information and reservations please call 866-751-8263 or contact the Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-950-2212. The Promise Prepares for Its 18th Season In America's Dream Town One of the major outdoor spectacles in Texas kicks off its 18th season when The Promise opens in Glen Rose on Friday, September 1. This magnificent show which has been performed in front of hundreds of thousands of people and toured the world to such far away places as Russia, runs every Friday and Saturday night from September through November 11. The Promise debuted in 1989 and began as a passion play, but has evolved into an exciting, live musical drama that has enthralled generations of spectators. In 1993 The Promise became the first Christian production to be allowed into the former Soviet Union in 1993 and in 1994 returned for a tour of encore performances. Breathtaking, moving and life changing are all words that have been used by spectators after seeing this epic production. The Promise provides a rare opportunity to present the story and life of Jesus as a musical, which makes it unique among other American passion plays. The Promise is truly a community production as area residents from Glen Rose and surrounding communities work with theatrical professionals from across the country. The show is epic in scale, featuring a large cast of not only people, but also animals. Texas Amphitheatre provides the backdrop for The Promise with spectacular sets, sound and lighting. Recognized as one of the top outdoor venues in Texas, the Texas Amphitheatre sits atop a hill overlooking the surrounding area and seats more than 3,000 people. Tickets for The Promise can be purchased by calling 254-897-3926 or on-line at www.thepromiseglenrose.com. Ticket prices start at $10 and group rates are available. Shows start at 8 p.m. Glen Rose also offers a number of overnight opportunities ranging from upscale lodges to a variety of bed and breakfasts, cabins, cottages, campgrounds, hotels and RV parks. For more information on The Promise or Glen Rose attractions, contact the Glen Rose Visitor Information Center at 1-888-346-6282 or visit their web site at www.glenrosetexas.net. 78th Showing of Thrills & Spills at the North Texas State Fair By Kim Dillon Phillips, Vice President, Denton Convention & Visitors Bureau The 78th annual North Texas State Fair in Denton, Texas will be the biggest ever and the best by far! Nine days of exciting rodeo events and livestock shows are flanked by all kinds of fun for everyone in the family highlighted by "Sound of Texas" top entertainers, great dance bands, country legends and bright new talent. The 2006 fair will also include a number of new, free venues in the Kid's Zone including the Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and DinoWorld. Music is as much a part of the Fair as are the cowboys and livestock. The main concert stage will tout some of Texas' best talent: Randy Rogers Band, Ray Wiley Hubbard, Kevin Fowler, Johnny Rodriguez, Eli Young, Mark David Manders, Aaron Watson, Wade Bowen, and Cooder Graw-just to name a few. There is a concert every night. Admittance is $10 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12. Kids under 6 are free. Admittance ticket includes access to the concerts, rodeo, livestock show, and all the excitement! Family Fun Packs save families some fun money when for only $21, two adults and two kids get full admittance. Fun Packs Vouchers are available at all Denton Kwik Kar locations. By attending the North Texas State Fair, fairgoers support the youth of North Texas. The North Texas State Fair contributes over $35,000 back into youth programs every year. Come and enjoy the 78th Annual North Texas State Fair and Rodeo in Denton, Texas, August 18-26, 2006. For daily schedules and parking information contact the North Texas State Fair at 940-387-2632 or visit the website at www.northtexasstatefair.com. Current
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