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Word from the CVBs The Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering The Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering returns to Fort Worth October 22-24, and it is one of the finest Western events staged anywhere in the United States. Red Steagall is a great representative of our Western heritage in Texas. For over a decade, he has been bringing this event to our Historic Stockyards. It provides participants and visitors an exciting and authentic glimpse into traditional cowboy music, rodeo, poetry, horse training, cowboy gear and much more. One of the special features in the Gathering's lineup is the chuck wagon parade on Friday, October 22. More than 20 authentic chuck wagons will roll through downtown Fort Worth, making their way to the Stockyards. Some of the best chuck wagon cooks in America show off their cooking skills for tough judges of cowboy vittles. Throughout this three-day event, the Stockyards will be filled with the sights and sounds of the traditional cowboy lifestyle–from early morning until late in the evening. This year brings a special treat because Red Steagall will be presenting “The Soul of the West” on October 20 at the beautiful Bass Performance Hall in downtown Fort Worth. Red will be joined by Wilford Brimley, Barry Corbin, Don Edwards and other notable stars telling the story of the cattle drive days through songs and drama. This performance will be a unique opportunity to experience the West in one of the greatest theaters in the world. Ticket information on “Soul of the West” is available through Bass Hall at 817-212-4280, and information on the Cowboy Gathering can be obtained from the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau at 817-336-8791. From Summer into Fall in
Arlington When the summer weather takes a vacation, FUN CENTRAL keeps on delivering the fun! The “Come to Play” boys of summer are making a run for the Playoffs and you can be part of it. In September, the Texas Rangers take on the Chicago White Sox, the Toronto Blue Jays, the Oakland Athletics, the Seattle Mariners and the Anaheim Angels on their way to post-season play. Call 817-273-5100 for tickets. And when “It's Playtime,” Six Flags Over Texas, open weekends September 4 to September 26, continues to offer friends and family wonderful adventures and memorable experiences with the Texas Heritage Festival. Great food, music, shows and specialties celebrating the great State of Texas. Call 817-531-6000 for information and tickets. Enter into Fall at the River Legacy Living Science Center where nature- walks and interactive environmental exhibits set the stage. Then, take the family to 15,000 square feet of climbing wall at Dyno-Rock Indoor Climbing Gym and start a family competition! Catch the history and spirit of the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum and Learning Center at Ameriquest Field in Arlington.End the evening with good family entertainment at the famous Johnnie High's Country Music Revue. Call 817-226-4400 for tickets. For the intrepid bargain hunter, antique car collector and car parts enthusiasts, checkout the 37th Annual Southwest Swap Meet scheduled at Ameriquest Field in Arlington September 17-19. From Summer into Fall FUN CENTRAL Arlington, Texas just keeps the fun going! Grapevine's Shows & Festivals Show yourself, your family and friends a great time in Grapevine during the month of September! We have shows and festivals for every taste! Get a head start on your OctoberFest fun Sept. 3 with “Dinner and a Movie,” at the Palace Theatre-300 S. Main. Grapevine Heritage Foundation will be serving up German cuisine catered by Weinberger's Deli, and showing the movie Metropolis. Call 817-410-3100 for tickets. Sept. 4 the Grapevine Opry presents its “Deuces To A Full House” show featuring duets, trios, quartets and more! Call 817-481-8733 for tickets. Don't miss the Metroplex Glass Show Sept. 4 & 5; the Morning Star Exposition Pet Show Sept. 11 & 12; the Donald Puckett Camera Show Sept. 18 &19; and the Fort Worth Bird Club Show Sept. 25. Call 817-410-3459 for details. These shows are scheduled for the Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main Street. And the Biggest show in town, and the largest wine festival in the Southwest, is the 18th Annual GrapeFest Sept. 9, 10, 11 & 12 in the Grapevine historic district! Visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com/grapefest for the weekend schedule and to purchase tickets for all events. And another fest takes place at the same time! ItalianCarFest will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Cross Timbers Winery, 805 N. Main, 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Call 214-827-2086 for information about the 130+ cars and other vehicles that will be on display! ItalianCarFest is FREE. A Broadway Show is coming to Grapevine on Sept.16-26! Rodgers & Hammerstein's State Fair production at the Palace Theatre features some of the original Broadway performers, sets and costumes! Call 817-329-3073 for tickets and times. And finally, Grapevine shows its stuff during Gallery Night. Come stroll and enjoy the unique galleries on a pleasant fall evening–Sept. 24 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call 817-251-5193 for more information. Grapevine is always ready to show you a great time! Please visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com for more information, or call 817-410-3185 or 800-457-6338. The Eventful
Days of September in Grand Prairie Autumn begins the 22nd and the Indian Days of Summer are upon us. What an appropriate time to celebrate the 42nd Annual National Championship Indian Pow Wow on September 10-12 at Traders Village. This exciting salute to Native American heritage features a championship dance competition, an Indian arts and crafts show, a Tepee contest and Indian food booths. Dozens of tribes from across the United States are represented. September 19, celebrate Mexican Independence Day with Fiesta Patrias at Traders Village. Musical festivals abound at Lone Star Park. September 9 is JACKFM Festival featuring Joan Jett and Spin Doctors; the 10th is KVIL Oldies Festival featuring REO Speedwagon and Firefall; the 11th is KLUV Oldies Festival with Johnny Rivers and The Spinners; and the 12th is KOAI Jazz in the Park with The Neville Brothers and Chris Botti. NOKIA Theatre features a diverse group of entertainers this month. Heart (KZPS Radio Presents) plays September 2. Clay Aiken with Ben Jelen is the featured entertainment on the 8th. Then it's country music time with Reba McEntire on the 11th. If you've been waiting for the horses to run, October 1st is the first day of fall live Thoroughbred racing at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie followed by a month of activities leading up to the Breeders' Cup Championship races on October 30. Make plans to enjoy the festivities. Log on to www.gptexas.com or call 972-263-9588 for more information. A
Feast of Culture Granbury provides a permanent feast for the culture devotee at Tarleton's Dora Lee Langdon Cultural & Educational Center.Music appreciation is the legacy of philanthropist and musician Dora Lee Langdon, and Tarleton continues this appreciation with concerts and recitals each month. The Center's Concert Hall is an acoustical wonder with its pitched wooden roof and hardwood floors, and each year several performances are presented outdoors on the magnificent Center lawn. Tarleton's Langdon Center is the home of the Rio Brazos Art Exhibition, a national juried fine art show. Presented each October, this two-week exhibition offers professional artists an opportunity to compete for large cash and merchandise awards. Month-long fine art exhibits feature nationally and regionally renowned artists as well as local talent and Tarleton seniors majoring in art. Tarleton's Langdon Center community education program offers more than 35 different courses. Classes are scheduled at various times for the convenience of visitors. Tarleton's Langdon Center works with several local businesses in offering classes including Wine Tasting, Coffee 101, Golf and Personal Investment. Local instructors teach special craft classes such as Bookbinding, Chair Caning, Calligraphy, and creative writing courses. Tarleton's Dora Lee Langdon Cultural & Educational Center is located one block east of Granbury's historic downtown square. The relaxing setting and historic structures add to the uniqueness of Tarleton's Langdon Center. For more information, visit www.tarleton.edu/~langdoncenter. For a current Granbury Calendar of Events that includes the Tarleton Langdon Center or a Granbury Visitors Guide, call 800-950-2212 or go to www.granburytx.com. Glen Rose Celebrates Its 1920s History Summer is on the way out and fall is around the corner, which means it is approaching Moonshine Festival time in Glen Rose. This year's date is October 9 and a wide variety of activities are planned. Glen Rose was once the “Moonshine Capital of Texas,” although at the time it was not a reputation to be proud of. During the Depression, Glen Rose was home to a number of stills and the moonshine industry did a great deal to supplement the local economy. A Texas Ranger raid in the 1920s put a serious dent in the local moonshine business when several stills were busted and more than 40 local citizens arrested. Today's Moonshine Festival is much more tame and fun than the old moonshine era with something for the entire family. The historic downtown square will provide the setting for arts and crafts vendors, as well as rides and games for the children. Heritage Park will be the location for a new event this year, an art show and sale. More than 20 accomplished artists are expected to participate and will have their works on display. It is never too early for Christmas shopping, so visitors can be on the look out for unique gifts and bargains. Other activities during this year's Moonshine Festival will include the Paluxy Pedal Bike Ride and a “Womanless Wedding” at the High School Auditorium. For more information on any of these events, contact the Glen Rose Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-888-346-6282 or www.glenrosetexas.net. Denton's
Fall Extravaganza Denton's Main Street gears up for an early fall with an Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. Held on the historic Courthouse Square in Denton, this family-oriented event offers a wide variety of activities throughout the day with free admission. The festival celebrates the vibrant town square that is nationally recognized as a Great American Main Street Community. Arts, Antiques & Autos is the ideal way to spend a free Saturday. For more information or directions, call 940-349-8529 or go to www.dentonmainstreet.org. Also opening in Denton September 11 is “Winner and Wannabes,” the Blair-Murrah national touring exhibition devoted to American Presidential candidates. Denton is the only city in Texas to host this unique show. The exhibit features campaign memorabilia from presidential winners, losers and all the runners in between since the beginning of the American presidential campaigns begun by our first president, George Washington. The exhibit is open daily from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. September 11 through October 24 at the Center for Visual Arts in downtown Denton. Admission is free. Explore great weekend packages at www.discoverdenton.com. Options include Arts, Antiques & Autos, the “Winners and Wannabes” exhibit, University of North Texas home football games, and many other events. Waxahachie's 9th
Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival Get ready for a cultural celebration at the 9th Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival arranged around the historic courthouse square in downtown Waxahachie Saturday, September 18 from 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. This year, visitors can expect to be entertained all day long with two stages of entertainment, including a FREE concert by Tommy Alverson and Rick Trevino. On the CBS 11 stage, musical guests scheduled to perform include the Prairie Dogs of Amarillo; Brian Houser, the Rollercoaster Cowboy; Tommy Alverson and Rick Trevino. On the UPN 21 stage, musical guests scheduled to perform include Beatlegras; the Quebe Sisters; Dooney Brown, the gospel rapper; Jessika Murphy; Dooney Brown Posse and Maria Minaar Marimba Band. Bob Phillips will kick-off the Festival at 9:30 a.m. with a parade. More than 150 booths will be setup with artists, craftsmen, food, entertainment and alumni from the Texas Country Reporter series. Not only will there be a wide variety of vendors and entertainment, there will also be a “Backstage” Autograph Booth for a meet-and-greet time with Bob Phillips, personalities from CBS 11/UPN 21 and some of the featured musical guests. The Ellis County Courthouse will also be open for tours. The 9th Annual Country Reporter Festival is presented by Dr Pepper, CBS 11 and UPN 21. Festival Sponsors include Thornhill Auto Group, the Waxahachie Downtown Merchants Association, Citizens National Bank, H-E-B, KBEC-Classic Country 1390 and the Waxahachie Daily Light. For more information about the festival, call the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce at 972-938-9617 or go to www.waxahachiechamber.com or www.texascountryreporter.com. Current
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