SEPTEMBER 2005
Ongoing Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers and along
waterways of the 109-acre park. An exhibition greenhouse and gift shop are two
detours in the journey. The main gardens are free & open daily from 8 a.m. until
sunset. A small fee is required for the 7.5 acre Japanese garden, which is open
daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and offers tours that take about an hour. A small fee is
also required for the conservatory-open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10
a.m.-4 p.m. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. The Gardens Restaurant and the Treasure Tree Gift Shop
are also on site. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.,
817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.
Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions take place on Fridays,
Saturdays and Sundays pulled by the 109 year-old steam engine. Thursdays are Vintage
Diesel Days. Trips from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards are scheduled
Thursdays through Sundays departing Grapevine at 1 p.m. and arriving in the
Stockyards about 2:30 p.m. The return run boards at 4:15 p.m. to arrive back in
Grapevine around 5:45 p.m. Robbers have been known to board the train as it
makes its way from Grapevine to Fort Worth. The hour long Trinity River
Run-leaving from the Stockyards-is 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the Grapevine to Fort
Worth Run are Gen. Adm. $20, seniors 55+ $18, and children $10. Tickets for the
Trinity River Run are Gen. Adm. $10, seniors $9, and children $6. One-way
tickets are available. Plan to be at the depot 1 hour before departure time.
Depots are located in Grapevine at 707 S. Main St. & the Fort Worth Stockyards
Station at 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-410-3123 or www.gvrr.com.
Ongoing Glen Rose, TX-Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a unique wildlife Refuge
situated in the sprawling Texas hill country that features guided tours,
camping and wildlife studies. Hrs. 8:30 a.m. until two hrs. before sunset. Open
daily except major holidays. Gen. Ad. $18.95, seniors $14.95, children 3-11,
$12.95, children under 2, free. 3 miles south of Glen Rose, off Hwy. 67,
254-897-2960, www.fossilrim.org.
Ongoing New at the Kimbell Art Museum-Children and adults are enjoying the
Kimbell's self-guided tours, which are fun for the entire family. Created for
the Museum's special exhibitions, these thought-provoking guides invite children
and adults to investigate artworks together. Families are provided with a
brochure, writing board and pencil. There is no charge for this program, other
than the admission fee required to enter special exhibitions. Admission for
special exhibitions: Gen. Ad. adults $6, seniors 60+ & students with ID, $4, and
children 6-11, $2. Children under 6 free. Hrs: Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5
p.m.; Fri. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays, New Year's Day, the
Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.,
817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.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!, is an 8-acre area that allows guests to encounter
more than 300 creatures and visit 6 regions of the Lone Star State in just
hours. The Zagat Survey U.S. Family Travel Guide recently rated it the #1
attraction in the DFW area and #19 among the "50 Overall Top-Rated Attractions in the
United States." Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's
Day noon-4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $9.75, seniors 65+, $6.25, children 3-12, $7.25,
toddlers 2 & under, free. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild!. Parking
$5. Half-price tickets on Wednesdays. 1989 Colonial Pkwy.,
817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.
Ongoing Granbury, TX-The talented cast at Granbury Live performs a show full
of music and laughter. Three musical giants-Elvis, Chuck Berry and Buddy
Holly-all come alive on the Granbury Live stage. And Mo and Bro, the Blue Suede
Brothers, have discovered the mysterious secrets of the UFO phenomena and an
intergalactic plot to conquer the Lone Star state. The cast's clever but unvexing
routines are a delight to lovers of "rock n' roll." Fridays 8 p.m. and
Saturdays 1 p.m. & 8 p.m. 1-800-989-9062 or granburylive.com. On the Square.
Ongoing The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame houses over 2,000
artifacts and information about more than 400 remarkable women. The $21 million,
33,000 square foot museum honors women who have distinguished themselves while
exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5
p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors $5, & youths 3-12,
$4, children 2 & under, free. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263,
www.cowgirl.net.
Ongoing Ft. Worth Trinity Park-The Log Cabin Village living history museum
depicts the lifestyle of pioneers who settled this area in the mid-to-late
1800s. Hrs. Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $2.50,
seniors & youths 4-17, $2, children under 4, free. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln.,
817-926-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.
Ongoing Arlington, TX-"Johnnie High's Country Music Revue" is a live show
performed on Fridays and Saturdays in the Arlington Music Hall by an 8-piece
band and 20 performers. High celebrates his 31st year in the entertainment
business this month. 7:30 p.m. 224 N. Center St., 817-226-4400,
www.johnniehigh.com.
Ongoing Arlington, TX-The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, at Ameriquest
Field in Arlington, features baseball uniforms, balls, playing cards and
photographs depicting the history of the sport. The Learning Center for Children
houses interactive exhibits on baseball and how the sport is related to fields
such as science, math, history, geography and communications. Tours of the
ballpark are available. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5842.
Ongoing Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District-The Texas Longhorn Cattle
Drive occurs twice daily, weather permitting, but they don't mosey-along on
major holidays. Herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive 15 to 17 head
of cattle down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m.
drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Bldg. or across the street
near the Stockyards Visitor's Center. Watching the herd is free. Along E.
Exchange Ave., 817-336-4373.
Ongoing Fort Worth's history is housed in the 94-year-old Fire Station No. 1
building located in the City Center Complex. This Fort Worth Museum of Science
& History exhibit traces Fort Worth's development from its beginning as a
frontier outpost, through its rowdy youth as a cattle town to the present. The
exhibit features graphics, historical artifacts, photographs and documents,
reproduced paintings and original posters. Hrs. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free. Corner
of 2nd & Commerce Sts., 817-255-9408.
Ongoing Black Dog Tavern presents "The Jazz Monsters," a 20-piece
professional jazz band consisting of esteemed musicians who have taught and performed
throughout the Metroplex for years. Enjoy big band jazz from the ‘40s through
the ‘90s, featuring arrangements by Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Tom
Kubis and many others. First Sunday of each month from 5-7:30 p.m. Admission is
free but donations are accepted. Downtown Fort Worth, 903 Throckmorton St.,
817-332-8190.
Every Fri. & Sat. night Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box
seats $12.50, VIP $10.50, Gen. Ad. $9, seniors 60+, $7.50 & children 3-12, $5.50.
121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.
Saturdays Grapevine's Palace Theatre-Yellow Rose Productions presents the
Grapevine Opry Country Music Showcase. 7:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $12, children $8.
Senior & group discounts available. 300 S. Main St., 817-481-8733.
Through Sept. 1 Strap yourself in for a wild ride in Fighter Pilot: Operation
Red Flag, a giant-screen film at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and
History's Omni Theater. Through sight and sound, the film takes you inside Operation
Red Flag, the "doctorate" of Air Force combat training, and provides a rare
insider's view into the teamwork and dangers inherent in military flight
training. Fighter Pilot introduces you to real-life Air Force Captain John Stratton,
a young American fighter pilot who flies the F-15 Eagle, arguably the most
potent and successful fighter plane ever built. The film follows the young pilot
as he makes his way through this extraordinary event held in the desert of
Nevada. He is amazed at how complex, confusing and dangerous the exercises are.
Tickets: Gen. Ad. $7, children 3-12 and seniors 60+, $6. Call for showtimes.
1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.
Through Sept. 1 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's Omni Theatre
presents the film Mystery of the Nile. On Christmas Day of 2003, Pasquale
Scaturro and a team of explorers set out on an epic quest to become the first to
complete a full descent of the world's greatest river, the Blue Nile and the
Nile, from source to sea. Four months later, on April 28 at 7:01 a.m., Pasquale
and his expedition partner Gordon Brown, reached the mouth of the Nile at the
Mediterranean Sea, becoming the first in history to complete this 3,250-mile
journey. Their amazing journey is the basis for this IMAX® film. Tickets: Gen.
Ad. $7, children 3-12 and seniors 60+, $6. Call 817-255-9300 for showtimes.
1501 Montgomery St., www.fortworthmuseum.org.
Through Sept. 4 The Kimbell Art Museum presents the exhibition "Palace &
Mosque: Islamic Art from the Victoria and Albert Museum." The Victoria and Albert
Museum in London has one of the most renowned Islamic art collections in the
world. "Palace and Mosque" includes over 100 masterpieces, many exhibited for
the first time outside the museum, conveying the richness of Islamic art on a
scale and quality unrivaled by any collection outside the Middle East. This
international tour was made possible by Mohammed Jameel, benefactor of the
Victoria and Albert Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors 60+ &
students with ID, $4, and children 6-11, $2. Children under 6 free. Hrs:
Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays,
New Year's Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 3333
Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.
Through Sept. 5 The Smithsonian exhibit "Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of
the Universe" is on view at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
With the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope in 1990, our scientific knowledge
of the universe has greatly expanded. Through activities, video, artifacts and
vivid images, visitors can learn about the telescope's history, design and
purpose, as well as gain a greater understanding of planets, stars, galaxies and
intergalactic space. Gen. Ad. $7, children 3-12 and seniors 60+, $6. Hrs.
Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.
Through Sept. 11 Visitors can enjoy "Kid Stuff: Great Toys From Our
Childhood" at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Based on the book, Kid
Stuff: Great Toys From Our Childhood, by David Hoffman, the 4,500-square-foot
exhibition displays more than 40 classic toys and games-the most popular toys of
the past 50 years-highlighted by hundreds of classic illustrations, period
advertisements and vintage reels. Gen. Ad. $7, children 3-12 & seniors 60+, $6.
Hrs: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30
p.m. 1501 Montgomery Street, 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org.
Through Oct. 8 Circle Theatre's cast performs Tuesdays with Morrie. Big-shot
sports writer Mitch Albom is lucky. He has the chance to rediscover his
mentor, Morrie Schwartz, his favorite college professor from nearly twenty years
ago, in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing they do not have much
time, Mitch makes the trip from Detroit to Boston to meet with Morrie every
Tuesday for one final "class"-a lesson in how to live. A best-selling book for
years, this stage adaptation brings the story of Mitch and Morrie wonderfully
alive as a touching drama with generous dose of humor. PG Rating. Tickets
$15-$25. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. In Sundance
Sq., 230 W. 4th St., 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.
Through Nov. 6 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame presents "Manuel:
Star-Spangled Couture." Fifty one-of-a-kind state jackets and three
performance outfits worn by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris on the Trio
album cover, come to the museum. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors $5, children 3-12, $4
and children under 2 free. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.,
Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1720 Gendy St., 817-509-8991, www.cowgirl.net.
Through Dec. 18 Amon Carter Museum features the exhibit "The Art of Twentieth
Century American Illustrators from the Collection." This installation pairs
works from the Carter's extensive collection of twentieth-century illustrated
books with prints by the same artists-illustrators from the museum's collection
of works on paper. Focusing on works produced during the decades between the
two World Wars (1917-1941), the exhibit will provide a glimpse into a uniquely
American and here-to-fore lesser known aspect of the museum's collections.
Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8
p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933,
www.cartermuseum.org.
Through Jan. 2006 Dallas, TX-The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza exhibit
looks at the more than 300 journalists who were in Texas to cover President
John F. Kennedy's visit to the Lone Star State. The assassination of the
president was stunning news and it was up to those reporters to make sense out of it.
"Covering Chaos" examines the challenges faced by those reporters in Dallas
who found themselves covering the violent death of a president. Among the
journalists featured are Peter Jennings, Dan Rather, Bob Schieffer, Robert MacNeil
and Jim Lehrer. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 411 Elm St. at Houston,
214-747-6660 or www.jfk.org.
Through Feb. 5, 2006 The Amon Carter Museum presents "Into the Night," a
remarkable group of landscapes, portraits and abstracts that explores the
beauty and mysteries layered within nocturnal images in the Carter's Focus on
Photographs Gallery. Hrs: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10
a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.
Through Feb. 5, 2006 The Amon Carter Museum displays a special exhibition
"The Spirit of 291," in celebration of the centennial of the founding of Alfred
Stieglitz's Little Galleries of the Photo-Secession. This small exhibition of
works offers a unique opportunity to experience the flavor of the legendary
gallery that became known simply as 291. In operation for only twelve years, from
November 1905 until June 1917, 291 was home to innovative exhibitions devoted
to European and American vanguard art. This installation pays homage to the
young American artists, such as Paul Strand, John Marin, Marsden Hartley,
Arthur Dove, and Georgia O'Keeffe, whose careers flourished under Stieglitz's
watchful eye and careful nurturing. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp
Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.
1-4 Explore the music of Eastern Europe, from the nationalists to the
gypsies, with Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya and the Fort Worth Symphony
Orchestra at Bass Performance Hall. This four-day music festival captures the rich
flavor of Bohemian, Hungarian and Gypsy life in the stirring pride of the
Nationalists, with the high-spirited rhythm of folk dances, and the legends and lore
of the tone poems. The festival comes to a delightful conclusion with a
semi-staged version of Dvorák's glowing fairy tale opera Rusalka, the original
Little Mermaid. Tickets $6-$120 (four day passes available). Showtimes: Thurs.-Sat.
8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000,
www.fwsymphony.org.
1-4 Granbury, TX-Texas Star Theatre at the Historic Granbury Opera House
presents Stars Over Texas, a musical reveiw featuring the talented performers from
this summer's productions of Gypsy and Grease, as well as developing
performers who hope to become the stars of tomorrow. Tickets $18-$24. Fri. & Sat. 8
p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. On the Square. 817-573-9191,
www.TexasStarTheatre.org.
1-Oct. 28 In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
hosts a display of color photographs taken by Fort Worth photographer Diane
Simons Lovell, known as "the AMAZONing Lady," during her over thirty years of
exploring Hispanic areas with a camera. This exciting exhibit is an excellent
free adventure for children and adults. Included will be coordinating folk art
and artifacts from Ms. Lovell's personal collection. Her "timeless images"
of tribes, mammals, birds, plants and junglescapes embrace the cultures found
in Peru, including the endangered Amazon jungle, Mexico and Costa Rica. Free.
Hrs. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. 3220 Botanic
Garden Blvd., 817-871-7686.
2 Billy Bob's Texas-Old 97's. Tickets $9 & $16. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza,
817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
2-4 The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically
acclaimed films. Junebug tells the story of a British-born dealer in "outsider"
art who travels from Chicago to North Carolina to pursue a local painter for
her gallery. She and her brand-new, younger husband extend the trip to include
an introduction to his family. Amy Adams won the 2005 Sundance Jury Best
Actress Award for her portrayal of the pregnant sister-in-law. Rated R for sexual
content; 103 minutes. Showtimes: Fri. 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., and Sun. 2 & 4
p.m. Tickets $7.50. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.
2-Jan. 15, 2006 The Modern Art Museum is exhibiting a selection of works from
Pablo Picasso's Vollard Suite, part of the Museum's permanent collection.
These works were last exhibited in 1985. These famous plates-etchings, dry
points, and combined techniques-created by Picasso between 1930 and 1937, represent
one of the highlights of the artist's career. Ambroise Vollard, publisher of
the Suite, was a prominent twentieth century art dealer and publisher. Prior
to World War I, his Paris gallery was the central hub for artists and
collectors, who were drawn there by his extraordinary inventory of paintings, including
works by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Picasso
and Vollard shared a close working relationship until 1910, when the dealer
found the painter's Cubist style difficult to accept. But for the preceding
decade, Vollard served as Picasso's primary dealer and, despite his misgivings about
Cubism, the two continued to collaborate on publishing projects after 1910.
Gen. Ad. $8, seniors 60+ & students with an ID, $4, children under 12, free.
Free every Wednesday and the first Sunday of the month. Hrs. Tues. 10 a.m.-7
p.m., Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Darnell St.,
817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.
3 The Renaissance Cultural Center presents the 10th Annual Cowboys of Color
Rodeo at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. The Cowboys of Color Rodeo is a
nonprofit organization promoting the historical contributions of African Americans,
Hispanic Americans and Native Americans to the development of the western
United States. This fast-paced and action-packed rodeo entertains and educates
the audience about our "forgotten cowboys." Tickets $8-$18. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
3401 W. Lancaster, 817-871-8150, www.cowboysofcolor.org.
3 Billy Bob's Texas-Randy Rogers Band. Tickets $9 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520
Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
4 The Kimbell Art Museum hosts a visually compelling DVD series exploring the
birth and historic development of the Islamic faith and culture, with
emphasis on contributions Muslims have made in art, architecture, education, science,
medicine and philosophy. Offered in conjunction with the exhibition "Palace
and Mosque: Islamic Art from the Victoria and Albert Museum." This Sunday, view
Islam, Empire of Faith: The Ottomans (1999, 60 min.). Museum auditorium. 2
p.m. Free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.
6-11 Casa Manaña presents the unforgettable Will Rogers Follies at Bass
Performance Hall. The life and career of America's "favorite son," Will Rogers,
comes to the stage in this all-singing, all-dancing, Broadway extravaganza
starring the legendary Larry Gatlin. Winner of six Tony awards including Best
Musical and Best Score, The Will Rogers Follies is the dazzling spectacle of
America's first international multimedia sensation whose wit and homespun wisdom
still ring true today. Set onstage during the legendary Ziegfeld follies, Will's
story comes to life with magnificent sets, luscious costumes and a bevy of
beautiful girls. Tickets $25-$72. Showtimes: Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m.,
Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.
8 Gather with friends or meet other art lovers at the Kimbell Art Museum's
Summer Mixer Series. The series features light jazz, guided tours of the Museum,
and a cash bar. Admission $10. 6-8 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451,
www.kimbellart.org.
8-11 Grapevine, Texas invites you to its annual Grapefest, a perfect spot for
lunch, shopping & great entertainment! Join wine novices and connoisseurs at
the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Savor the flavor of award-winning
Texas wines at this 19th annual event which is serving up four full days of
fun! Cast your vote at the People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic, the largest
consumer judged wine competition in the United States. Visit Grapevine's winery
tasting rooms via the complimentary shuttles. Enjoy international wines from
several countries in the International Wine Garden. Listen to live music on six
stages. Get into the action at the competitive GrapeStomp, enjoy fine cuisine
and much more. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors 62+ & children 6-12, $3, children under
12, free. Free admission all day Thurs. and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. Hrs: Thurs. 11
a.m.-10:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Main St.,
817-410-3185, www.grapevinetexasusa.com.
8-Oct. 2 Granbury, TX-Texas Star Theatre at the Historic Granbury Opera House
presents The Boys Next Door, written by Tom Griffen and directed by Stephen
Bishop Seely. The setting is a communal residence in New England where four
mentally challenged men live under the supervision of an earnest but increasingly
burned out young social worker. Often funny with moments of great poignancy.
Tickets $18-$24. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. On the Square.
817-573-9191, www.TexasStarTheatre.org.
9 Billy Bob's Texas-Jack Ingram. Tickets $9 & $13. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo
Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
9,10,11 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Oakland
Athletics. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 11th. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000
Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.
9-11 For three days, the Will Rogers Memorial Center will transform into the
ultimate gathering for zesty food aficionados for ZestFest. Events include
celebrity chef demonstrations and the 10th annual Fiery Foods Challenge. Gen. Ad.
$10, children 6-12, $5, children under 6, free. 3401 W. Lancaster,
866-844-0089, www.zestfest2005.com.
9-11 The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically
acclaimed films. Grizzly Man, winner of the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film award at
the 2005 Sundance Film festival, the latest documentary from legendary
filmmaker Werner Herzog, focuses on Timothy Treadwell, a naturalist and grizzly bear
enthusiast who was killed by the very creatures he so admired. Rated R for
language; 103 minutes. Showtimes: Fri. 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., and Sun. 2 & 4
p.m. Tickets $7.50. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.
10 Billy Bob's Texas-Western Underground. Tickets $9 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520
Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
10 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Planetarium and the Fort
Worth Astronomical Society invite you to join a Star Gazing party. Free. 1501
Montgomery St., 817-255-9409, www.fwmuseum.org.
10 The 2005 Fall Gallery Night is an area "open house" designed to stimulate
awareness of visual arts and the area's cultural richness-all in a fun,
relaxed atmosphere. The event enjoys participation from local galleries, area
museums, retail businesses and restaurants. Participating locations can be found at
www.fwada.org or by calling 817-870-2717.
12,13,14 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the
Baltimore Orioles. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 14th. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000
Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.
12 & 26 Jazz Monsters Big Band, a 20-piece professional jazz band consisting
of esteemed musicians, will be performing at 8.0's Restaurant. Free Admission.
7-10 p.m. 111 E. 3rd St.
13 Tuesday Evenings at the Modern brings artists, scholars, and critics to
discuss their work each week at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Charles
LeDray, an artist based in New York, thrills and baffles viewers with exquisite
handmade miniature works that, while awesome in their conception and
production, gain their greatest strength from their sincerity. This Tuesday evening,
LeDray shares his thoughts and works. Free. 7 p.m. 3200 Darnell St.,
817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.
14 The Kimbell Art Museum invites you to its lecture series featuring
"Painted Ladies: Self-Portraits from Anguissola to Vigée Le Brun," presented by
Babette Bohn, professor of art history, Texas Christian University. 7 p.m. 3333
Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.
15 Amon G. Carter Stadium-Ft. Worth, TCU Horned Frog football vs. Utah. 6:30
p.m. Tickets $20-$30. 2900 Stadium Dr., 817-257-FROG, www.gofrogs.com.
15,16,17,18 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the
Seattle Mariners. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 18th. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000
Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.
16 Billy Bob's Texas-Reckless Kelly. Tickets $9 & $13. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo
Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
16 thru Oct. 29 Rose Marine Theater hosts several events as the celebration
of Hispanic Heritage Month, begins. Fiesta de la Rosa 2005, starts the festival
Sept. 16, honoring Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Spain and Argentina.
The whole family can be part of the celebration by joining the Latin Arts
Association for free music and food in the plaza. Opening Sept. 23 is the Women's
Network showcase of local artists in the Rose Marine Theater gallery. Sept.
24, at "Merengue Under the Moonlight" guests can dance to the sounds of
Caribbean Breeze in Rose Plaza, as the Dominican Republic is honored. Admission is
$5. Sept. 30, to honor Cuba, Teatro de la Rosa presents a reading, Sonia Flew,
which focuses on the airlift of children out of Cuba after the rise of Castro.
Admission is $5. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333 or www.rosemarinetheater.com.
17 Billy Bob's Texas-Delbert McClinton. Tickets $9 & $17. 10:30 p.m. 2520
Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
17-Jan. 8, 2006 In 1979, the Amon Carter Museum commissioned renowned
photographer Richard Avedon (1923-2004) to create a portrait of the American West.
The resulting 1985 exhibition, "In the American West: Photographs by Richard
Avedon," was widely regarded as a landmark in photographic history and a
definitive expression of the power of photographic art. In commemoration of the 20th
anniversary of this history-making project, the Carter presents a special
exhibition of 78 of the 124 original photographs. Exhibition hours are Tues.,
Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed
Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.
20 Tuesday Evenings at the Modern brings artists, scholars and critics to
discuss their work each week at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Sharon
Engelstein is an artist based in Houston who uses technology to create abstractions
that refer to the human form with a measure of affection and humor. Although
her procedure of searching the computer for basic geometric shapes to
construct complex abstract forms is calculated and formulaic, the results can be
endearing. This Tuesday evening, Engelstein presents these enticing sculptures and
her intricate drawings in "Trajectory and Influence." Free. 7 p.m. 3200
Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.
22-24 The Roundup for Autism features a Parade in heart of Fort Worth's
Stockyards, a fun-filled day of golf in the morning at the Four Seasons Resort & Club-Las
Colinas TPC Course and the excitement of a PRCA and Celebrity Rodeo at the Mesquite
Championship Rodeo's Resistol Arena where you can see, taste and touch western
culture and livin' at every turn. Complete the weekend with an evening that
will take you to the enchanting Pegasus Ball in downtown Dallas. Call
972-644-2076 ext. 104 for ticket information, www.roundupforautism.com.
23 Billy Bob's Texas-Buddy Guy. Tickets $10 & $22. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo
Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
23-25 The Fort Worth Kennel Club invites you to join in the fun of its dog
show at Will Rogers Memorial Center. 3401 West Lancaster, 817-392-7469,
www.fortworthgov.org.
24 Billy Bob's Texas-Diamond Rio. Tickets $9 & $23. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo
Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
24-25 Alliance Airport hosts a blockbuster air show featuring the U.S. Air
Force Thunderbirds jet team, Canadian Snowbirds jet team, U.S. Army Golden
Knights parachute jump team and much more. Gen. Ad. $18, children 6-12, $7,
children under 6, free. I-35 and Eagle Parkway, 817-870-1515, www.allianceairshow.com.
25-Jan. 8, 2006 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents the exhibition
"Anselm Kiefer: Heaven and Earth." Anselm Kiefer (German, born 1945) is widely
regarded as one of today's most significant and pertinent working artists.
This exhibition, the first American survey of the artist's work in almost twenty
years, includes more than sixty paintings, books and sculptures created
between 1969 and the present. Its goal is to reveal the layers of meaning threaded
throughout all of Kiefer's work, specifically focusing on his career-long
meditation on the relationship between heaven and earth. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors 60+ &
students with an ID, $4, children under 12, free. Free Wednesdays & the first
Sunday of each month. Hrs: Tues., Wed., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 10
a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215,
www.themodern.org.
26 Gold medalist of the Twelfth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition,
Alexander Kobrin, kicks off the Cliburn concert season with his
much-anticipated return to Bass Performance Hall. If you missed Kobrin's award-winning
performances in the spring, this is your chance to find out what all the excitement
was about. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 800-462-7979,
www.basshall.com.
27 Tuesday Evenings at the Modern brings artists, scholars, and critics to
discuss their work each week at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Michael
Auping, chief curator of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, conceived and
organized the highly anticipated exhibition "Anselm Kiefer: Heaven and Earth," the
first American survey of the artist's work in almost twenty years. "Heaven
and Earth" focuses on the extensive layers of meaning with which Kiefer
consistently infuses his paintings, books and sculpture. This Tuesday evening, Auping
expands that investigation in his timely and compelling presentation, "Anselm
Kiefer: Church and State." Free. 7 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215,
www.themodern.org.
27-Oct. 2 The cast of Casa Manaña presents Blast! at Bass Performance Hall.
This musical experience is comprised of 35 brass, percussion and visual
performers brought together in a unique explosion of music and theatre. Born on
athletic fields across the nation, Blast! is a novel art form evolved from the
showmanship of outdoor pageantry. Tickets: $20-$75. Showtimes: Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m.,
Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-332-2272,
www.casamanana.org.
30 Billy Bob's Texas-Lost Trailers. Tickets $9 & $12. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo
Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
30 The Kimbell Art Museum's lecture series features "Caillebotte's Bridge to
Modernity," presented by Gloria Groom, the David and Mary Winton Green
Curator, Medieval through Modern European Painting and Modern European Sculpture,
The Art Institute of Chicago. 7 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451,
www.kimbellart.org.
30 The Annual Artists Against AIDS Silent Art Auction benefiting the Tarrant County AIDS Interfaith Network (TCAIN) will take place at the Fort Worth
Community Arts Center. Food, music, an open bar (wine and beer), and a silent
auction are highlights of the affair, which features a selection of high-quality
art from local and regional artists. A selection of works that will be part of
the silent auction will be on view at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center
beginning Sat., Sept. 10 (Gallery Night in Fort Worth), and will remain on view
through the event. Tickets $35. 7-10 p.m. 1309 Montgomery St., 817-923-2800,
www.tcain.org.
30, Oct.1,2 Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Los
Angeles Angels. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 2nd. $5-$75, Parking $10. 1000
Ballpark Way, 817-273-5100, www.texasrangers.com.
30-Oct. 2 Come enjoy the Fall Home and Garden Show at the Fort Worth
Convention Center. For more information call 817-392-6338. 1201 Houston St.
Oct.1 Amon G. Carter Stadium-Ft. Worth, TCU Horned Frog football vs. New
Mexico. 6 p.m. Tickets $20-$30. 2900 Stadium Dr., 817-257-FROG, www.gofrogs.com.
Oct.1 Billy Bob's Texas-Glen Campbell. Tickets $10 & $22. 10:30 p.m. 2520
Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
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