KEY Magazine Fort Worth

SEPTEMBER 2004

Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions-Puffy, the 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 travels on Wednesdays. Schedules are: Grapevine, Texas to the Ft. Worth Stockyards-leaves Grapevine Fri. & Sat. at 10 a.m. to arrive in the Stockyards about 11:30 a.m.; returns to Grapevine about 4 p.m.; Sun. departs at 1 p.m. & arrives in the Stockyards around 2:30 p.m.; boards again at 5 p.m. & arrives back in Grapevine about 6:30 p.m. An hour-long ride from the Fort Worth Stockyards and back, called the Trinity River Run, is Fri. & Sat. at 1 p.m. & Sun. at 3:30 p.m. Grapevine to the Stockyards $20 (1-way, $14), seniors 55+, $18 (1-way, $12) & children 3-12, $10 (1-way, $7). Trinity River Run Gen. Ad. $10, seniors $9 & children $6. Plan to be at the station 1 hr. before departure. Depots are located in Grapevine, 707 S. Main St. & the Ft. Worth Stockyards Station, 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-7245, www.gvrr.com.

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 9 a.m.-7 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.-6 p.m. & Sun. 1-6 p.m. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

Ongoing The Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art in Sundance Square exhibits 60 master works by famed artists Frederic Remington & Charles Russell. Russell's work was inspired by nostalgia for history and Native American culture. Remington admired American cowboys and painted an impressionist's view of their lives. Hrs. Tues. & Wed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. 1-5 p.m. Free. 309 Main St., 817-332-6554, www.sidrmuseum.org.

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. 9 a.m. until two hrs. before sunset. Open daily except major holidays. Gen. Ad. $16.95, seniors $12.95, children 3-11, $10.95, children under 3, free. 3 miles south of Glen Rose, off Hwy. 67, 254-897-2960, www.fossilrim.org.

Ongoing The Ft. Worth Zoo, home to over 5,000 native and exotic animals and a world famous reptile collection, is rated one of America's top zoos by Family Life magazine, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today and Southern Living Reader's Choice Awards. Texas Wild!, an 8-acre area allows guests to encounter more than 300 creatures and visit 6 regions of the Lone Star State in just hours. “Parrot Paradise” opened in June and features 600 exotic birds. Lorikeets, cockatiels and parakeets now inhabit an aviary where guests may purchase nectar and seed and enter to feed the birds. The colorful birds were raised and trained in captivity, and, therefore, are comfortable with people. Hours, until Oct. 17, are Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day hrs. are noon-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 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 6-18, $4, children 5 & 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. 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 Granbury, TX-“Granbury Live” performs nostalgia concerts in an art deco theatre on the Historic Square in Granbury. The show features live theatrical entertainment with music from the 1950s and early 1960s, the golden age of rock-'n-roll. 817-573-0303, www.granburylive.com.

Ongoing The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth has a permanent collection that includes various movements, themes and styles, including Abstract Expressionism, Color Field Painting, Pop Art and Minimalism. The museum focuses on Post-World War II international art in all media. Tours Tues.-Sun. at 2 p.m., beginning in the lobby (free with admission). 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 & NewYear's Day. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Ongoing Justin, TX-Texas Lil's Dude Ranch is western-style family fun including horseback riding, trail rides, western town, pool, park & playground, picnic area, miniature golf and more - all just a short drive north of Fort Worth. Offers group packages and seasonal events. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 7773 S. Mulkey Ln., 940-242-3202, 800-545-8455, www.texaslils.com.

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 several years. Enjoy big band jazz from the ‘40s though 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. Adm. Free (donations 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.

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 Sept. 5 Grapevine,TX-Grapevine's Runway Theatre cast performs Dearly Departed, by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones. The Turpin clan was sent into a tailspin when “Daddy Bud” died while having breakfast. This drop-dead funny play reminds us that we can choose our friends but not our relatives. Fri. & Sat. 8 p. & Sun. 2 p.m. Gen. Ad. $15, 55+, and students $10. 215 N. Dooley St., 817-488-4842.

Through Sept. 6 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) cast performs No, No, Nanette, with music by Vincent Youmans, lyrics by Irving Ceasar and book by Otto Harbach and Frank Mandel. This fun-loving romp into the roaring twenties was one of the most popular musicals of its day. It also had a highly successful revival on Broadway in 1971 receiving six Tony nominations. The comedy takes place on the Atlantic City Boardwalk where Nanette, her friends, and family members all end up at their Chickadee cottage unbeknownst to each other. Enjoy the tap dancing to “Take a Little One Step,” the entire company playing ukuleles in “I Want to Be Happy,” and bathing beauties dancing on beach balls in “Peach on the Beach.” Thurs. 2 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. $16-$24. On the Square, 866-572-0881, www.granburyoperahouse.org.

Through Sept. 11 Circle Theatre's cast performs God's Man in Texas, by David Rambo. This is an examination of Christianity & The Mega-Church. With gentle humor and great respect, God's Man in Texas brings to light issues common to any corporate or religious environment-power struggles, different styles of leadership and a reluctance to retire. When a search committee is formed to find a successor to a Baptist Church's legendary 81-year-old pastor, Dr. Jeremiah Mears is invited to “audition” for the pulpit. Guest preaching for a month of Sundays, the youthful minister gains popularity, but the older pastor's grip on the pulpit remains as firm as his faith. The struggle between the two men-both sincere in their response to God's will and call-comes to a head at the annual Christmas parade with a surprising resurrection, a sacrifice and, finally, salvation. PG Rating. Thurs. & Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Tickets $15-$25. In Sundance Sq., 230 W. 4th St., 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

Through Sept. 12 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents a hands-on journey into the homes of people around the world where guests can learn about the geography, climate, traditions and cultures of their hosts. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors and children ages 5-12, $5, children under 3, free. Hours Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through Sept. 12 Bugs invade the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. “Big Bugs: Giant Robotic Insects” offers a larger-than-life perspective on the world of bugs. From 60 to 600 times their actual size, these big, fantastic bugs move their heads, wiggle their antennae, buzz their wings, gnash their mandibles and extend their enormous bodies high above your head. Also included are sections for learning more about insects: What is an Insect?, Insect Evolution, Insect Versus Arachnid, The Pests That Plague Us and Forensic Insects. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors and children ages 5-12, $5, children under 3 free. Hours 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. 25 Cornerstone Theatre presents David and Goliath in Cowtown, a rip-roarin' musical comedy set in the old west. Playwright Rich Peterson takes the Biblical duel and sets the story in historic Fort Worth (aka Cowtown) in 1869. Peterson combines the plot and people of the Old Testament story with historic figures of Fort Worth and Texas, including the famous outlaw Sam Bass and “Longhair” Jim Courtwright. Full of music and dance, laughter and even a little romance. Rated G. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30, and Saturday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Tickets Thursdays and matinees are $8 Gen. Adm., $7 for seniors and children 12 and under. Friday and Saturday evenings: Gen. Adm. $10,seniors and children $8. 5008 James Ave., 817-924-5559, www.cornerstonetheatre.biz.

Through Sept. 26 Kimbell Art Museum presents “Caravaggio to Dali: 100 Masterpieces from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.” The collection from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Conn., is internationally renowned for its quality, rarity and beauty. This exhibit presents a selection of the “best of the best” European paintings and sculptures from this remarkable and historic collection. Ranging from the Renaissance to the mid-20th century, the exhibition features major works by Caravaggio, Zurbaran, Hals, Goya, Monet, Cézanne, Picasso, Dali and many other outstanding artists. This exhibit is a unique compilation of two traveling exhibitions, “Renaissance to Rococo: Masterpieces from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art” and “Surrealism and Modernism from the Collection of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.” The Kimbell's presentation combines both exhibitions and bridges them with five additional works by Cézanne, Delacroix, Monet, Pissarro and Renoir that will not be seen elsewhere. Gen. Adm. $10, seniors 60+ and students with an ID, $8, children

6-11, $6, children under 6, free. Half-price on Tuesdays. An Acoustiguide Audio tour is available for $4 with Museum entry. Tues.-Thurs. and 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 Boulevard, 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

Through Sept. 26 Stage West's cast brings back Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman, based on Brel's lyrics and commentary. (Stage West first produced this play in 1980.) Music by Jacques Brel. The Belgian singer and songwriter did actually die in 1978, but his spirit is alive and well all over the world. For those unfamiliar with his work, this “fiercely passionate” musical introduces Brel to new audiences. Tickets $15-$30. In Theater 2.1300 Gendy St., 817-784-9378.

Through Sept. 30 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's film Bugs! has invaded the Omni Theater as a large-format film offering a bug's-eye view of the fascinating world of insects. Bugs! takes you to the tropical rain forests of Southeast Asia, where predator meets prey in giant proportion. The film features Papilio, a butterfly, and Hierodula, a preying mantis, who live in an abandoned hut by a river surrounded by lush tropical foliage and a supporting cast of other intriguing and extraordinary insects. During the film, viewers will meet a host of other insects that also inhabit this rich, green and humid world. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors 60+ & children, $5. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through Sept. 30 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame exhibits “Charro! Saluting the color and pageantry of the Mexican rodeo tradition,” from the collection of Doug Harman. 128 E. Exchange Ave., 817-626-7131.

Through Oct. 10 The Amon Carter Museum features “Recent Acquisitions.” With this exhibition, the museum showcases a selection of objects that were acquired between 2000 and 2003. The works span nearly two centuries and represent all of the museum's primary collecting areas, including sculpture, painting, prints, drawings and photography, as well as rare books and manuscript material from the museum's library and archives collections. Free. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Oct. 17 Amon Carter Museum's “An Artistic Legacy: Photographer's Archives at the Carter,” is the first of many installations to feature works from the artist archives housed in the Museum. Besides prints, the exhibition includes negatives, transparencies and personal papers. Some of the photographers featured are Laura Gilpin, Karl Struss, Erwin E. Smith, Carlotta Corpron, Nell Dorr and Eliot Porter. Free. Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Nov. 7 The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame features “Holding the Reins: New Photographs from Barbara Van Cleve.” Having once been a ranch girl herself, master photographer Van Cleve presents a subject matter very close to her heart: the life of a young woman on a working ranch. This exhibit brings Van Cleve's stunning photographs together with the voices and wisdom of four extraordinary cowgirls. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. Gen. Adm. $6, seniors $5, students 6-18, $4, under 5, Free. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

Through Dec. 19 The Amon Carter Museum presents “Encountering Texas: 1846-1856.” This exhibition features a group of drawings and watercolors created by three individuals with differing points of view, but together they provide an invaluable record of the vast unknown region that was in the process of becoming the state of Texas. Edward Everett and James Gilchrist Benton were military men who, during their brief time in Texas, made drawings of the places they saw, which were primarily sites in and around the main military post at San Antonio. Sarah Ann Lillie Hardinge, by contrast, came to Texas with her new husband to build a home. Her view of Texas was broad in scope as she portrayed the challenges of homesteading on the open range. These works reveal that in the 1850s, the young state was still very much a frontier. Free. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Jan. 30, 2005 The Amon Carter Museum presents “Double Take,” an exhibition that focuses on the reproduction of famous photographs. Photography has long been heralded for its reproducibility. Most photographers make numerous prints of their most popular images. Ansel Adams made hundreds. One might expect all of these photographic duplicates to look exactly the same. Yet photographs often vary from print to print, sometimes in dramatic ways. This modest exhibition, drawn from the Carter's own collection and presented in its Focus on Photographs Gallery, explores how shifts in paper, print size and printing technique alter the emotional message of photographs by several masters of the medium, including Ansel Adams, Alfred Stieglitz, Eliot Porter and Karl Struss. Free. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Jan. 30 Dallas-The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza's 7th floor exhibition is “The Living Room Candidate: A History of Presidential Campaign Commercials, 1952-2004.” The more than 200 commercials include “Eisenhower Answers America,” in 1952, the notorious “Daisy Girl” ad from Lyndon Johnson's 1964 run for president, Ronald Reagan's “Morning in America” ads during 1984, and the controversial attack ads run during George W. H. Bush's 1988 campaign. The exhibition will be updated as the 2004 campaign unfolds. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 411 Elm St., 214-747-6660.

1-Oct. 31 The Fort Worth Botanic Garden Center presents dual premiers of photographs by Fort Worth photographer Diane Simons Lovell. “Tropical Ice: Amazonia and Antartica,” Sept. 1-Oct. 29, shows views of the Peruvian Amazon jungle taken by Simons Lovell during her twenty-three years of exploring this rainforest with her camera. Images of tribes, exotic animals and plants of Amazonia contrast with the ice palaces and animals of “The White Continent, Antarctica.” “Exploring the Seven Continents with My Camera,” Sept. 1-Oct. 31, is a visual celebration of our world, accompanied by coordinating folk art and artifacts from Simon Lovell's collection. Free. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7686, www.fwbg.org.

2 Amon G. Carter Stadium-Ft. Worth, TCU Horned Frog football vs. Northwestern, 8:30 p.m. Tickets $20-$30, parking $5. 2900 Stadium Dr., 817-257-FROG, www.gofrogs.com.

2-3 Bass Performance Hall hosts An Evening with Lyle Lovett. The man is, of course, an international star, a respected musician, songwriter and actor whose following is wide-ranging and enthusiastic. His live concerts are genuine events. Help Fort Worth welcome him back. Tickets $37-$72. 7:30 p.m. 4th and Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4325, www.basshall.com.

3 Billy Bob's Texas-Billy Currington. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $7.75 & $10.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

3-5 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth's Magnolia at the Modern film series screens The Corporation. This provocative documentary analyzes the nature of the corporate institution, its impact on our planet and what people are doing in response to that. Winner of the Audience Award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. Fri. 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Tickets $7.50. 3200 Darrell St., 817-738-9215.

3,4,10,11,17,18,24,25 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved boxseats $12.50, VIP $10.50, Gen. Ad. $9, seniors 60+ $7.50 & children 3-12, $5.50. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

3-Dec. 31 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's giant screened Omni Theater is showing Walt Disney's Sacred Planet. This 45 minute trip takes you around the world to places most of us will never get the chance to see. Narrated by Robert Redford, the film explores pristine places that still exist and gives new insights into the Earth's diverse landscapes, peoples and animals. Sacred Planet takes viewers to the old growth forests of British Columbia, to the snowy peaks and glaciers of Alaska, to the red rock canyons of Utah and Arizona, to the tropical jungles and under water mysteries of Borneo, to the ancient ruins of Thailand, to remote deserts of Namibia and to the white sand beaches of New Zealand. Sacred Planet was directed by Jon Long, written and produced by Jon Long and Karen Fernandez Long. Tickets Gen Ad. $7, seniors 60+, and children 3-12, $5. For show times, call 888-255-9300 or go to www.fortworthmuseum.org. 1501 Montgomery St.

4 The National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame's Chevrolet Cowboys of Color Invitational Rodeo Tour comes to Fort Worth's Will Rogers Coliseum. Over 300 Hispanic, African American, Native American and European cowboys and cowgirls compete for cash prizes in traditional rodeo events. The Rodeo provides living history demonstrations that teach youths and adults about diverse cultural influences while introducing them to contemporary role models. Outstanding athletes in their own right, these cowboys and cowgirls are teachers, policemen, and medical personnel, who work hard, raise families and commit themselves to something they love, the cowboy lifestyle. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Box seats $18, gen. ad. $12, children $8. 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., 817-922-9999, www.cowboysofcolor.org.

4 Billy Bob's Texas-Rachel Procto. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $7.75 & $12.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

4,11 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame hosts the Connie Reeves World of the Horse Club for children eight and older. Want to mingle with some miniatures or spend quality time with Quarter Horses? Learn about the wonderful world of horses this summer. Sept. 4-Miniatures, Sept. 11-Peruvian Pasos. 10 a.m.-noon. Registration $15. Call 817-336-4475 for a registration form. 1720 Gendy St., www.cowgirl.net.

4-Dec. 18 Arlington, TX-Arlinton Museum of Art presents “Texas Paint, Part One: More True Stories.” “True Stories” is the first in a series of exhibitions that will look at themes in painting among emerging and established Texas artists. The exhibition examines the work or twelve artists from around the Metroplex and across the state whose paintings imply a narrative. Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 201 W. Main St., 817-275-4600.

6,7,8,9 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Chicago White Sox. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 6th. Tickets $5-$75, parking $8. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

7 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth-Tuesday Evenings at the Modern's season begins with “The Art Guys”–Michael Galbreth and Jack Massing–described by The New York Times as “a cross between Dada and David Letterman, John Cage and the Smothers Brothers,” presenting their funny, thought-provoking work in “The Art Guys: Nothing to It.” Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. Lecture begins at 7 p.m., free. Auditorium seating is limited to 250. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215.

7-12 Casa Mañana Theatre presents Greater Tuna, where master comedians Joe Sears and Jaston Williams, with their deft comedic timing, trademark characterizations and split-second costume changes, portray 20 polyester-clad citizens of Tuna,Texas where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies! Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Tickets $25-$50. 3101 W. Lancaster, 817-332-2272 or www.casamanana.org.

9-12 Grapevine, TX hosts its 18th Annual GrapeFest throughout the weekend. Join wine novices and connoisseurs at the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Sample award winning Texas wines during four full days of fun! For children, Bob The Builder will be constructing big fun at GrapeFest. For gourmet cooks, Darren McGrady, The Royal Chef for Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana, will be cooking in Grapevine. For music lovers, Ray Wylie Hubbard will be jamming. For star-gazers, come get an autograph from Richard Blenko of PBS fame. And for sports fans, come meet and cheer for the Dallas Diamonds and the Fort Worth Cats. Be here to experience the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Historic Main Street District, free gate admission from 11 a.m. on Thurs. until 5 p.m. on Fri. Admission-Fri. at 5 p.m. through Sunday at 6 p.m. is: teenagers and adults $6, seniors (62+) and children (6-12) $3, children under 5 free, weekend pass $10. Historic Main Street District, 817-410-3185, www.grapevinetexasusa.com.

10 Kimbell Art Museum's Special Evening Lecture features Keith Christiansen, Jayne Wrightsman Curator, European Paintings, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, whose topic is “Caravaggio, Orazio Gentileschi, and the Poetics of Realism.” In conjunction with the exhibition “Caravaggio to Dali: 100 Masterpieces from the Wadswoth Atheneum Museum of Art.” Free at 7 p.m. in the Museum Auditorium. Seating is limited. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451.

10,11,12 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 12th. Tickets $5-$75, parking $8. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

10-Oct. 10 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) cast performs Opal's Million Dollar Duck, by John Patrick. After last year's Opal's Husband, this is another in the Opal series which continues the uproarious misadventures of the lovable and irrepressible Opal Kronkie in typically zany fashion. Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $16-$24. On the Square, 866-572-0881, www.granburyoperahouse.org.

10-Oct. 3 Hip Pocket Theatre presents Honky Tonk, an original play written and directed by Greg Vore, with musical direction from Michael Bodycomb. The country songs of the '40s, '50s and '60s by Ernest Tubb, Red Sovine, Merle Haggard, George Jones and Loretta Lynn are the sources for the characters and their story lines. Fri.-Sun. 8:15 p.m. Tickets $6-$12. 1950 Silver Creek Road, 817-246-9775, www.hippocket.org.

11 Billy Bob's Texas-Diamond Rio. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $9 & $22.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

11 Amon G. Carter Stadium-Ft. Worth, TCU Horned Frog football vs. SMU. 6 p.m. Tickets $20-$30, parking $5. 2900 Stadium Dr., 817-257-FROG, www.gofrogs.com.

12 Kimbell Art Museum's film series complements art works showcased in current exhibitions. Dutch Masters: Van Dyck (2000, 50 min.), and The Definitive Dalí: A Lifetime Retrospective (1988, 75 min.), are in conjunction with “Caravaggio to Dali: 100 Masterpieces from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.” In the Museum Auditorium at 2 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451.

12-Nov. 28 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth opens “Robert Motherwell from the Collection: 1941-1990.” One of the Museum's most significant holdings is its comprehensive collection of works by Robert Motherwell. Numbering fifty objects-paintings, collages, prints and sketches-this body of work offers a unique opportunity to examine and appreciate the creative range of this major modernist artist. Motherwell is one of the figureheads of Abstract Expressionism, arguably the most important movement in the history of American art. The Motherwell exhibition was curated by Michael Auping. Tues., Wed., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Gen. Ad.. $6, seniors (60+) & students with ID, $4, children 12 and under, free. Free Wednesdays and first Sunday of every month. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

16-26 Grapevine, TX-Rodgers & Hammerstein's State Fair. Palace Theatre. 300 South Main Street. Call 817-329-3073 for times and tickets.

17 Billy Bob's Texas-Wayne Toups. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $7.75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

17&18 Fort Worth, TX-Historic Camp Bowie, Inc. presents the 2nd annual “Jazz by the Boulevard.” Come enjoy this celebration of jazz from classic and big band, to Latin and rhythm and blues, blended in a blissful union of music, food and ambiance that embraces both tradition and innovation. Fri. 4-11 p.m., Sat. 1-11 p.m. Free. Camp Bowie Blvd. Near Kimbell Art Museum, 817-763-5299, www.fortworthjazz.com.

17-19 Bass Performance Hall-The Fort Worth Symphony begins its 2004-2005 season with the immortal story of Romeo and Juliet. Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya has fashioned an impressive symphonic suite from Prokofiev's full-length ballet. Adding excitement is the world premiere of the Brahms Concerto for Violin and Cello transformed into a piano concerto by returning soloist, Markus Groh. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $13-$72. 4th and Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

17-19 Fort Worth Stockyards hosts the Lone Star Bikers street party. Open to all motorcyclists and includes live concerts at Texas Motor Speedway where visitors can ride on the Speedway in a Winston Cup car. For more information call 866-372-5722 or go to www.lonestarbikebash.com.

18 Billy Bob's Texas-Peter Frampton. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $12 & $28. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

18 The Fort Worth Art Dealers' Association hosts its 26th annual Fall Gallery Night Saturday, September 18, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is an area “Open House” event and enjoys participation from over 40 area businesses including galleries, museums, retail businesses, and friends of the association. Designed to stimulate awareness of the visual arts and educate visitors about the community's cultural richness, the evening is fun in a relaxed atmosphere. This year's event is being held in conjunction with Historic Camp Bowie's Jazz by the Boulevard – a jazz festival held in Fort Worth's museum district with free admission and entertainment. For participating Gallery Night locations, go to www.fwada.com or contact Elisa Jackson at elisa@kearley.com. For information about the Jazz by the Boulevard, go to www.fortworthjazz.com.

21 The Van Cliburn Foundation has announced its 2004-2005 Cliburn Concerts season at Bass Performance Hall, featuring some of classical music's biggest stars. This month features pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi. Pompa-Baldi won the silver medal in the Eleventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and first-prize at the 1999 Cleveland and 1998 Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud Competitions. 8 p.m. Call 817-335-9000 for tickets. 4th and Calhoun Sts., www.cliburn.org.

21,22,23 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Oakland Athletics. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 23rd. Tickets $5-$75, parking $8. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

23-25 Roundup for Autisim-The three day event begins Thursday with the “Houston Lone Star Pony Express Welcome Parade at 4:30 p.m. in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Friday, the Roundup for Autism Golf Tournament start is set for 8 a.m. at the Four Seasons Resort & Club at Las Colinas. Sponsorships are $1000 for 4 players, $500 for 2 players and $200 for a single player. Also on Friday is the Roundup for Autism Celebrity Rodeo at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo at the Resistol Arena in Mesquite, TX. Saturday is dinner, casino, drawings, live & silent auctions, and the Roundup for Autism Pegasus Ball at the Dallas Fairmont Hotel Regency Ballroom. Founded by Bobby Norris, Trail Boss: Tracy Rowlett; honorary chairmen; Sharon & Ed Fjordbak; Celebrity Host: Barry Corbin and Master of Ceremonies: Larry Mahan. For more information, call 972-644-2076, ext. 104.

23-26 The Fort Worth Symphony Pops Series begins with “Radio Days,” with Five By Design. From 1941 to 1945, radio and music played a critical role in focusing attention on winning the war. “Radio Days” rebroadcasts the theme songs, commercial jingles and patriotic favorites that provided support for the men and women on the American home front. Five By Design and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra paint a poignant picture of America's greatest generation. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $23-$72. 4th and Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

23-Oct. 24 Theatre Arlington's cast performs Meredith Wilson's The Music Man, the critically acclaimed Broadway classic about fast-talking salesman Harold Hill and the charming, funny folk of River City, Iowa. Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $15-$17. 305 West Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

24 Billy Bob's Texas-Charlie Robison. 10:30 p.m. $8.75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

24,25,26 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Seattle Mariners. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 26th. Tickets $5-$75, parking $8. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

24-Oct.10 Find the yellow brick road as Casa Mañana presents The Wizard Of Oz, based on the novel by L. Frank Baum. Dorothy and her dog, Toto, have been swept away by a tornado to the land of Oz where they meet a cadre of challenging characters. Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 and 6 p.m., & Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $11-$15. 3101 W. Lancaster, 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

25 Amon G. Carter Stadium-Ft. Worth, TCU Horned Frog football vs. University of South Florida. 6 p.m. Tickets $20-$30, parking $5. 2900 Stadium Dr., 817-257-FROG, www.gofrogs.com.

25 Billy Bob's Texas-B. B. King. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $15 & $35. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

25-Jan. 2, 2005 Amon Carter Museum presents a special exhibition titled “Brent Phelps: Photographing the Lewis and Clark Trail.” From 1997 to 2002, Texas photographer Brent W. Phelps made an extensive photographic survey of the trans-Mississippi route explored by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark from 1804 to 1806. Referring to the explorers' journals and using Global Positioning System technology, Phelps located sites visited by the expedition and photographed the locales during the same seasons and under weather conditions similar to those recorded by the explorers. Phelps' color panoramas range in size from three to six feet long. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors 62+ and college students with ID, $6, under 18, free. 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard, 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

27,28,29,30 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Anaheim Angels. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 30th. Tickets $5-$75, parking $8. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.

28 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth's lecture series, Tuesday Evenings at the Modern, features its own Michael Auping, the Museum's chief curator. As a respected scholar of Abstract Expressionism, Auping's topic is “Long Echoes: The Legacy of Abstract Expressionism.” Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. Free in the Museum's auditorium. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215.

28-Oct. 3 Casa Mañana's Broadway at the Bass ends its season with Thoroughly Modern Millie. Winner of the Tony Award in 2002 for Best Musical, Millie is a singing, dancing, romancing musical comedy that transports you back to Manhattan, 1922, with all the jazz-age razzle dazzle you want in a Broadway blockbuster.Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Tickets $25-$75. 4th and Calhoun Sts., 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

UPCOMING

The 26th Annual Mistletoe & Magic is a holiday shopping event brought to East Texas by the Junior League of Tyler, Inc. As the Junior League's primary fundraiser, proceeds benefit organizations such as Meals on Wheels, Hospice, Children's Advocacy Center, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Habitat for Humanity. The date for Mistletoe & Magic are November 11-13. at Harvey Convention Center in Tyler, Texas. More than 90 merchants from around the country bring their holiday wares to this fabulous event. Harvey Convention Center, 2000 West Front St. Market hours are Thursday & Friday - noon - 9 p.m. and Saturday - 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, please call the information line at 903-593-1080, or visit the Junior League website at www.juniorleagueoftyler.org.

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