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SEPTEMBER 2002 Ongoing Glen Rose, TX-The Promise-a contemporary musical drama portraying
the life of Christ told from a "Texas" perspective. Spectacular
sets, designed by Peter Wolf, include a sparkling moat that spans
the width of the stage. Presented at The Texas Amphitheater -at the
crossroads of Hwy. 67 and Hwy. 144. July-Aug. 31, Fri. & Sat.
at 8:30 p.m., $8 to $19, 1-800-687-2661 or 1-254-897-3926. Ongoing Kimbell Art Museum-On display in the south galleries are
selections from the Museum's holdings in Western art from antiquity
to 1700. In the central gallery, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman sculptures
are displayed with paintings that reflect a nostalgia for antiquity.
In adjacent galleries, other paintings and sculpture from the Kimbell's
permanent collection trace the story of European art from late medieval
times through the Renaissance to the age of Murillo, the Spanish "golden
age," as represented in paintings by El Greco, Velázquez,
and Ribera. Hrs. Tue.-Thu. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8
p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. and major holidays. Admission to
the Museum's permanent collection is free. There is a charge for special
exhibitions. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034. Ongoing Glen Rose, TX-Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. A unique wildlife
refuge situated in sprawling Texas hill country. Features guided tours,
camping, and wild life studies. US 67, 3 miles west of Glen Rose,
off County Road 2008. Hrs. 9 a.m. until two hrs. before sunset. Open
every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New
Year's Day. Gen. Ad. $16.95, Seniors $12.95, Children (age 3- 11)
$10.95, under age 3 free, Call 254-897-2960 for reservations and info
or e-mail visitor-services@fossilrim.org. Ongoing Newly opened National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame with
archives housing more than 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. Tue. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Wed.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen Ad. $6, Seniors &
Youth 6-18 $4, Wed.-half price. 1720 Gendy Street, 817-336-4475, 800-476-FAME
or www.cowgirl.net. Ongoing Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, Ballpark in Arlington,
Origins in Association with the Smithsonian Institution and Southwest
Sports Group, Sports and the Nation. This exhibit from the Smithsonian
Institution is a retrospective that showcases artifacts from some
of the nation's legendary Twentieth Century sports figures. Featuring
items from the National Museum of American History and the National
Portrait Gallery, including Muhammad Ali's robe; former baseball legend
Rocky Colavito's uniform; paintings of Nolan Ryan and Ty Cobb; and
other works of art. 800-342-4305, 817-273-5600, www.arlington.org
or www.originsexperience.com
for Ongoing Granbury TX-Nostalgia Concerts at Granbury Live, an art deco
theater on the Historic Square in Granbury features live theatrical
entertainment with music from the fifties and early sixties; the golden
age of rock-n-roll. Each weekend, a resident company of professional
entertainers performs multiple concerts, fifty weeks a year. Costumed,
choreographed live productions feature the music of rock-n-roll legends
Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, The Platters,
The Drifters, Bill Haley, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, and Patsy Cline.
New concert-Old Time Rock N Roll, opened in July. Additional concerts
include "Elvis, Chuck & Buddy", "Rockin' the 50s",
and "Old Glory & Grace", a patriotic and gospel music
showcase. For show times, tickets, and more information call 817-573-0303
or www.rock1956.com. Book a group of 20 or more for a Sept. concert
date and receive a FREE UPGRADE to Premium Star Section seating OR
a free coke and popcorn for each ticket purchased ($5.00 value). Ongoing Fort Worth Rail Market offers food, family fun and shopping
from the historic Santa Fe Warehouse adjacent to the Intermodal Transportation
Center (ITC). Latest merchants joining the expanding Market's first
floor outlets include Lone Star Wines, Spiral Diner & Bakery,
Suppenhaus, Woodard Produce, and The Caspian Bakery & Market.
A second floor restaurant, offering 5,500 square feet of indoor dining
and 5,000 square feet of patio dining overlooking downtown is scheduled
to open early this fall. Free live, local entertainment Mon.-Wed.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. On Saturdays, visit the Farmers' Market from
7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and enjoy the all day entertainment. Watch cooking
demonstrations between noon and 2 p.m., featuring Grady Spears of
The Chisholm Club, Sept. 7 and Louise Lamensdorf of Bistro Louise,
Sept. 21. Visit Master Gardeners from the Texas Agriculture Extension
Office at the Farmers' Market Saturdays at 10 a.m. On Sundays, lunchtime
specials include music and family fun. Free trolley service from Downtown.
1401 Jones St., 817-335-MRKT (6758), or via website at www.fortworthrailmarket.com. 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. 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-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $9, Seniors
65+, $5.50, children 3-12, $6.50, & toddlers 2 & under, free.
Ticket includes entry into Texas Wild! Parking $5. 1/2 price tickets
on Wed. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050. 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 a nostalgia for history
and Native American culture. Remington loved the American cowboy and
painted an impressionist view of western life. 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. Ongoing Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers &
along waterways of the 109-acre park. An exhibition greenhouse and
gift shop allows visitors to pause during their 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.,
& the Conservatory, 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. Ongoing Tarantula Train Excursions. Puffy, an 1896 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 Mon.-Sat. at 10 a.m. scheduled to arrive in the Stockyards
about 11:30 a.m. returning 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 between the Fort Worth Stockyards & 8th Ave. is Wed.-Sun.
at noon & Sun. 3 p.m. Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards tickets:
Gen. Ad. Sept. specials: 1 and 2-"Labor Day Weekend Discounts"
$5 off all adult tickets all weekend long. 4, 11, 18 and 25 -"Wacky
Wednesday" Trains-Check www.grapevinesteamrailroad.com
to find what wacky things you can do to receive $5 off your ticket.
8- "Grandparents Day" Train-Free instant pictures of the
grandparents and the kids. 10- "Stockyards Station 10th Anniversary
Celebration" Train-It's a party! 14 and 15- "GrapeFest Express"-Short
one-hour rides during the Largest Wine Festival in the Southwest-
GrapeFest. 15-"KHYI Bluegrass Train"-Live bluegrass music
from a Southwest Bluegrass Club band all day on board the train! Regular
schedule, $20 (1-way, $14), Seniors 55+ $18 (1-way $12), & children
3-12, $10 (1-way, $7). From the Stockyards to 8th Ave., Gen. Ad. $10,
seniors $9 & Children $6. Riders should plan to be at the station
1 hr. before departure. Depots are located in Grapevine, TX, 707 S.
Main St., 817-410-3123 & Ft. Worth Stockyards Station, 140 E.
Exchange Ave., 817-625-7245. Ongoing Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive, Fort Worth Stockyards Historical
District-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. are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free. Corner of 2nd & Commerce Sts.,
817-255-9408. Ongoing Arlington, TX-Six Flags Over Texas. Stage shows, breath-taking
rides, Looney Tunes USA, shops & food. Gen Ad. $42.89; Seniors
55+, & children, $32.16; under 2-years of age, free. Prices include
taxes. Family of 4-package $259.96. Parking $9. Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. From either I-30 or I-20 take Hwy. 360 to 2201
Road to Six Flags, 817-530-6000. Saturdays Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge-Naturalist-led Nature
Hikes take the trails through blooming wildflowers where hikers may
see insects, birds & animals, along with current projects on the
Refuge. Water & appropriate clothing are suggested. For all ages.
10 a.m.-noon. 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. Sept.-Oct. 31 Fort Worth Botanic Garden Center, Peru's Enchanting
Amazon Jungle. Educational exhibit for children and adults presented
in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month by Fort Worth photographer Diane
Simons Lovell. Featuring color photographs taken over two decades
of exploring this endangered rainforest. Discover the essence of this
enchanting tropical area through Ms. Lovell's 41st exhibition. Free,
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689. Sept.-Dec. 8 Kimbell Art Museum, "Mondrian, 1892-1914: The Path
to Abstraction" exhibit. Mondrian is considered a stylistic pioneer
whose abstract paintings mark a clear and decisive break with the
past. Descriptions of his artistic evolution are couched in terms
of the "modern," and certainly he was among the first of
those revolutionary 20th-century European painters who challenged
the idea that art must imitate nature. With over 100 paintings and
drawings of breathtaking beauty, this landmark exhibition, which will
be seen only in Paris and Fort Worth, is the first devoted to Piet
Mondrian's early career, from his student years in Holland, working
as a painter of romantic landscapes, to his emergence as an artist
of international renown in cosmopolitan pre-World War I Paris. Tue.-Thu.
& Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed
Mon. and major holidays. Admission to the Museum's permanent collection
is free. There is a charge for special exhibitions. 3333 Camp Bowie
Blvd., 817-654-1034. Sept.-Dec. Fort Worth Museum of Science & History's Omni Theater
screens Space Station- the first cinematic journey to the International
Space Station (ISS)-where audiences can experience life in zero gravity
aboard the new station. Through Sept. 2, Omni is screening Destination
Omnifest 2002, revisiting popular Imax destinations in a film festival
including Chang Jiang-The Great River of China, The Living Sea, and
Journey Into Amazing Caves. For show times, call 817-255-9300.1501
Montgomery St. 1-8 Bass Performance Hall, Performing Arts Fort Worth presents The
Lion King. Experience the phenomenon of this visually stunning, technically
astounding musical production. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles
leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride
Rock slowly emerges from the mist in this Tony® Award-winning
play. 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sat. and 1 p.m. Sun. 525 Commerce St., Call
817-212-4280 for ticket information. 1 White Elephant Saloon-Steve Carrasco, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., no music
charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 1 Kimbell Art Museum, Lecture, The Artist's Eye: Artists Looking
at Art, Rosalyn Bodycomb, painter, Fort Worth, 12:30, Museum galleries.
- Living artists are among the most interested and discerning viewers
of the art of the past. In this ongoing program, moderated by artist
and writer Janet Tyson, Texas artists are invited to comment on works
in the permanent collection. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034. 1-4 Oak Acres Amphitheatre, Hip Pocket Theatre, La Strada, dusk.
Premiere stage adaptation of Federico Fellini's classic film. $6 to
$12, Las Vegas Trail at Loop 820 North, 817-246-9775. 1-7 Circle Theatre's cast performs Over The River And Through The
Woods by Joe DiPietro. A young man's decision about his future sparks
an eruption of unsolicited advice, matchmaking, general meddling and
unending food from his four Italian-American grandparents who provide
all the guilt, love, and exasperation that comes with being a member
of any family. 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. 1-29 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents the "Seuss!"
exhibit. An interactive exhibit celebrating the whimsical rhymes,
memorable characters, and rich tradition of silliness and make-believe
of Dr. Seuss, who revolutionized the way children learn to read and
experience literature. Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat.
9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5: 30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors $6, children
3-12 $5, 817-255-9300. 2,3 White Elephant Saloon-Michael Coté, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., no
music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 2-5 Irving Mall, Nextel Direct Connect Mall Tour Trivia Challenge
competition. Attendees may enter to win a 2002 World Series or 2003
NHL Star Weekend Sweepstakes. Hwy. 183 at Belt Line Rd. N., 10 a.m.-9
p.m., 972-255-0572. 4,5 White Elephant Saloon-George Norris, 6 Billy Bob's Texas-Jason Boland & Bleu Edmonson, 10:30 p.m.,
$8.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117. 6 White Elephant Saloon-James Ridge Band, 8:45 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $4
music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 6,7,27,28 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown
Coliseum hosts the World Class Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $12,
VIP $10, Gen. Ad. $8, Seniors 60+ $7 & children 3-12, $5. 121
E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com. 6-29 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) cast
performs I Ought to be in Pictures by Neil Simon. Herb, a once-successful
scriptwriter, is having a dry run and his confidence is shaken. Suddenly,
he is confronted with his distant and almost forgotten past when his
teenage daughter, Libby, who has trekked to Hollywood from Brooklyn,
saying she wants him to get her into pictures, but actually she hopes
to salvage their relationship in a poignant, tender and very funny
way. Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m., $15 to
$18. On the Square. 866-572-0881 or 817-573-9191. 7 White Elephant Saloon-Tracie Lynn Band, 8:45 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $5
music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 7 Fort Worth Art Dealers Association presents Fall Gallery Night
where a variety of styles and mediums may be examined and purchased.
For more information call 817-763-5227. 7 Billy Bob's Texas-The Bellamy Brothers, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 &
$10.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 7 Fort Worth-Ridgmar, Fall and Homecoming Fashion Show, Town Square,
2 p.m. Discover the latest fall fashions and beautiful evening dresses
designed just for teens. Free. US Hwy. 183 at I-30, 2060 Green Oaks
Road, 817-731-0856. 8 Kimbell Art Museum-Mondrian on Film, Piet Mondrian Mr. Boogie-Woogie
Man (1997, 47 min.), 2 p.m. Original footage and interviews with prominent
modern art experts focus on important influences on Mondrian's philosophy
and art from Theosophy and Cubism to jazz and urban life. 3333 Camp
Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034. 8 Bistro Louise Sunday Brunch Extravaganza. The restaurant will help
make Sunday a family affair, with an elegant, weekly gourmet buffet,
showcasing "around the world' brunch fare including Fettuccini
with Parmesan sauce and poached eggs, vegetable Benedict with portabellas
and basil pesto, and a carving station featuring beef, pork, and tea
smoked duck. Accompaniments will include fabulous French cheeses,
favorites such as apple-smoked bacon, banana stuffed French toast,
crispy salmon cakes, malted waffles, signature salads, and custom
omelets. Additionally, hot casseroles such as potatoes Dauphinoise
and Creamy southern cheese grits will round out the choices. As always,
Chef Louise's award winning desserts will be on her table. 10:30 a.m.
until 2:30 p.m. Adults $24.95, children (4-12) $11.95, plus tax and
gratuity. 2900 S. Hulen St., Ste. 40, 817-922-9244 8 White Elephant Saloon-Michael Coté, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., no music
charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 9-12 The Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners,
1000 Ballpark Way 8 Waxahachie Texas Theater presents Davin James & Larry Joe Taylor,
3 p.m. $12, Texas Theater, Main Street (on the square), 972-938-5463
or 972-938-1390. 9,10 White Elephant Saloon-Hunter & Skinner, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.,
no music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 11 Bass Performance Hall, Performing Arts Fort Worth presents Tony
Bennett, 8:00 pm. At the peak of his own popularity, Frank Sinatra
proclaimed Tony Bennett to be "the best singer in the business."
With five decades of performing to his credit the The New York Times
reports: "Tony Bennett has not just bridged the generation gap,
he has demolished it." $70-$91, 525 Commerce, 817-665-6000. 11,12 White Elephant Saloon-Brian Burns, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., no music
charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 12 Amon Carter Museum, Lunchtime Gallery Talk, "Picturing the
Plumed Serpent: Laura Gilpin's Photographs of Chichen Itza,"
12:15-12:45 p.m. Barbara McCandless, Curator of Photographs. 350l
Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107-2695. 12-15 Grapevine, TX-16th Annual Grapefest, promoting the Texas Wine
Industry. The largest wine festival in the Southwest will be overflowing
with fun, live entertainment, and carnival rides. Wines will be featured
from over 25 Texas wineries, the Southwest, and seven international
countries. Fun begins on Thu., Sept. 12, at 11 a.m., when the festival
gates open free of charge through 5 p.m. on Fri. with live entertainment
on the Gaylord Opryland Texas Hotel Stage and the Coors Light Stage.
Other festival events include a GrapeStomp Challenge, The People's
Choice Wine Tasting Classic, a black tie gala, a GrapeDunk 3-on-3-basketball
competition, the GrapeFest Tennis Classic, and a Live Auction benefiting
the Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association. On Thu. & Fri.,
11 a.m.-2 p.m., the festival will provide a free lunch for Police,
Fire Fighters, Flight Attendants, Military Personnel, and Pilots in
recognition of sacrifices made during the 9-11 tragedy. In addition,
the festival will donate a portion of the proceeds from the International
Wine Area to the American Airlines C. R. Smith Museum for a future
9-11 memorial. Festival Hours: Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-11:30
p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Adm. Fri. at 5 p.m.-Sun.
at 6 p.m., Teenagers and Adults-$6; Seniors (62+) and Children (6-12)-$3;
Children under 5-Free; Weekend Pass-$10; Souvenir Pin-$15. Historic
Main Street District, 817-410-3185, 1-800-457-6338 or www.grapevinetexasusa.com. 12-15 Texas Motor Speedway presents, RPM Week including the Chevy
500 Indy Racing League championship race with four days and nights
of racing on the Dirt Track and the super speedway. Events include
practice and qualifying for the IRL Chevy 500 and Craftsman Truck
Series Silverado 350. In addition, the Dirt Track hosts two nights
of the Pennzoil World of Outlaws (Thu., Sept. 12 and Sat., Sept. 14)
in the O'Reilly Texas Showdown. Fans can now purchase their favorite
driver merchandise and novelties online at ShopTMS.com. Tickets are
available online at www.texasmotorspeedway.com,
at Ticketmaster locations. Interstate 35W & SH 114, 817-215-8510
or www.texasmotorspeedway.com. 13-15 Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, American
Airlines Symphonic Series, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor, Garrick
Ohlsson, Piano Soloist, performing music by Wagner, Rachmaninov andTchaikovsky.
Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $11-$71. 525 Commerce St., 817-665-6000
or www.fwsymphony.org. 13 White Elephant Saloon-Harris & Ryden, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $7
music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 13 Billy Bob's Texas-Roger Creager & Dub Miller, 10:30 p.m.,
$8.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117. 13,14,20,21 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown
Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Great rodeo action.
8 p.m. Reserved box seats $12, VIP $10, Gen. Ad. $8, Seniors 60+ $7
& children 3-12, $5. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com. 14 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents, "MindFest
II", a day-long festival of playful invention and exploration,
9 a.m.-6 p.m. The event offers a combination of play in construction
zones and galleries, hands-on science, art, dance and music activities,
and interaction with some of the country's most creative thinkers
and inventors. Admission is $2.02 for all events except the playshops.
1501 Montgomery Street, 817-255-9300 or www.fortworthmuseum.org. 14 Waxahachie Texas Theater presents Steve Wood, 8 p.m. $10, Texas
Theater, Main Street (on the square), 972-938-1390. 14 DFW Airport-Bear Creek Golf Club, Roundup for Autism Golf Tournament,
benefiting the Autism Treatment Centers, 8 a.m. shotgun start, $150
per player, Florida Scramble. For info, call 972-664-9332 or www.roundupforautism.org 14 White Elephant Saloon-Blaine Gray Band, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $5 music
charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 14-Nov. 17 Amon Carter Museum presents "Celebrating America:
Masterworks from Texas Collections," an exhibition of 59 masterpieces
drawn from private, public and corporate collections from throughout
the state of Texas. This group of paintings, sculptures, watercolors
and photographs celebrates the achievements of those collectors in
Texas whose holdings reflect the essential nature of our country's
character. Some of the artists represented are John Singleton Copley,
Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, David Smith, Alfred Stieglitz and Garry
Winogrand. Many of the artists whose works are in this exhibition
are also represented in the Carter's collection, which offers visitors
an opportunity to compare an artist's work from different career periods.
A 146 page catalogue, featuring an essay on the history of fine art
collecting in Texas, is also available. Admission is free. 3501 Camp
Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933. 14 Billy Bob's Texas-Montgomery Gentry, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $19.75.
2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117. 14,15 McKinney, TX-The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife
Sanctuary hosts its Annual Birds of Prey Festival, a museum-wide celebration
of hawks, falcons, eagles, kites, vultures and owls, Sat. 9 a.m.-5
p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy two
fun-filled days learning about these legendary creatures that are
also known as raptors. This annual fund-raising event helps to provide
support to the myriad of programs offered by the Heard Natural Science
Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. Two day adult admission $10, children
(3-12) and Seniors $8. One Nature Place, (972) 562-5566 15 Waxahachie Texas Theater presents Kevin Fowler CD Release Party-"High
on the Hog" 15 White Elephant Saloon-Michael Coté, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., no
music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 15-24 Fort Worth-Ridgmar, Godiva Chocolatier Sampling. Visit Godiva
Chocolatier on the lower level of the Arts & Fashion district
to sample special nuts & chocolate-whole almonds, hazelnuts, macadamia
and pecans surrounded by luscious Godiva chocolate. US Hwy. 183 at
I-30, 2060 Green Oaks Road, 817-731-0856. 18,19 White Elephant Saloon-Bret Graham, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., no music
charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 18 Bass Performance Hall, Van Cliburn Concert, Dawn Upshaw, Soprano,
8 p.m. The Washington Post called her "...the greatest American
vocal recitalist working today..." Her acclaimed Metropolitan
Opera debut in 1984 led to a procession of recitals, major orchestra
appearances, and television specials, as well as recordings that have
been honored with Grammy, Gramophone, and Edison Awards. $25-$60.
525 Commerce St., 817-665-6000. 19 Amon Carter Museum Film Series: "Portraits in Film".
Modern American Portrait Drawings from the National Portrait Gallery,
screens "John Singer Sargent: Outside the Frame", directed
by Jackson Frost, 2000, USA, 57 minutes, in conjunction with "Celebrating
America Masterworks from Texas Collections". 3501 Camp Bowie
Blvd., 817-738-1933. 19 Granbury, TX-Granbury Opera House hosts a gospel concert by The
Shiloh Quartet. 8 p.m. Gen. Ad. $10, children under 12, $5. On the
Square. 817-573-3800. 20 White Elephant Saloon-Ben Floor Band, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $4 music
charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 20 Billy Bob's Texas-Kevin Fowler & Django Walker, 10:30 p.m.,
$8.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117. 20-22 Fort Worth-Ridgmar, Build-A-Bear Workshop 100th Store Opening.
Model in fashion shows hosted by Pawlette Coufur, Fashion Advisor
to the Furry Famous! Get a FREE Bearisms Poster and issue of B. Furbulous
magazine-THE word on Furry Fashion, while supplies last. Fri. 7 p.m.,
Sat. & Sun. 2 & 4 p.m. US Hwy. 183 at I-30, 2060 Green Oaks
Road, 817-731-0856. 21 White Elephant Saloon-Hill City Band, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $5 music
charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 21 Irving Mall, Walk Around Irving Kick Off. Hwy. The Mallwalkers
and the City of Irving's walking clubs present what's new in walking
around Irving. Enjoy prizes, a guest speaker, and great company.183
at Belt Line Rd. N., 8-10 a.m., 972-255-0572. 21 Billy Bob's Texas-Trick Pony, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $16.75.
2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117. 21,22 Fort Worth-Ridgmar, Wedding Expo, 2 p.m. Come discover the
latest fashions to make wedding dreams come true. Meet wedding experts
from throughout the Fort Worth-Dallas area, and enjoy wedding fashion
shows. both days. Free. US Hwy. 183 at I-30, 2060 Green Oaks Road,
817-731-0856. 21-Nov. 3 Kimbell Art Museum presents "Light is the Theme: The
Design and Construction of the Kimbell Art Museum," a special
Louis I. Kahn Exhibition on the occasion of the museum's 30th anniversary.
The exhibit contains sketches, drawings, models, and photographs devoted
to the design and construction of Kahn's crowning masterpiece, the
Kimbell. Thirty years after its opening, it is regarded by many as
the finest museum building of the twentieth century. Free. 3333 Camp
Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034. 22,23,24 White Elephant Saloon-Michael Coté, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.,
no music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 24-26 The Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers vs. Anaheim Angels,
1000 Ballpark Way, 25,26 White Elephant Saloon-George Norris, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., no music
charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 26 Amon Carter Museum, Lunchtime Gallery Talk, "Georgia O'Keeffe
in the 1920s: Her Emotional and Physical Journeys", 12:15-12:45
p.m. Shirley Reece-Hughes, Independent Scholar. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.,
817-738-1933. 27 White Elephant Saloon-Gary P. Nunn & The Sons of the Bunkhouse
Band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $8 music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 27-29 The Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics,
1000 Ballpark Way, 27 Billy Bob's Texas-Cooder Graw, 10:30 p.m., $8.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza,
817-624-7117. 27-Oct. 20 Dallas, State Fair of Texas. It's time again for the biggest
state fair in the nation, annually attended by more than 3 million
people. Entertainment includes the touring company production of The
Lion King, a new exhibit of JFK memorabilia, a Texas music festival
headed by the Dixie Chicks, and traditional, food, games, and midway
attractions. Gen. Adm. $11, children under 48" tall and seniors
$7, children 2 and under, free. Season Pass: $39.95 (available for
$29.95 at Kroger with Kroger Plus Card). Buy a season pass and return
to the Fair over and over again plus receive the added benefit of
a ticket to Six Flags Over Texas and a CINEMARK Movie Pass - see store
for details. Season Pass available at Kroger in September. Fair Park,
Dallas, 214-565-9931. 27-Feb. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's Omni Theater presents,
Australia-Land Beyond Time directed by David Flatman. The large format
IMAX film explores the exotic, surreal, and dramatic natural environment
of Australia and celebrates the unique tactics its wildlife has adopted
to survive in the "Land Down Under." Through the filmmakers'
use of a specially designed aircraft, audiences will get a never-before-seen
view of this curious, ancient land. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors (60+) $6,
Children (3-12) $5 daily with extended weekend hours. 1501 Montgomery
Street, 817-255-9300 or www.fortworthmuseum.org. 28 Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Special
Concert sponsored by AmeriCredit, An Evening with Olivia Newton-John,
Rick King, Conductor, 8 p.m. $25-$75. 525 Commerce St., 817-665-6000
or www.fwsymphony.org. 28 White Elephant Saloon-Tommy Alverson Band, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $7
music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 28 Billy Bob's Texas-Loretta Lynn, 10:30 p.m., $8.50 & $22.50.
2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117. 29 White Elephant Saloon-J.D. Monson, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., no music charge.
106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. 30 White Elephant Saloon-Hunter & Skinner, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., no music charge. 106 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-1887. Current
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