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Word from the CVBs September in Fort Worth
Whether you’re looking to spend some time in the Historic Stockyards, Sundance Square or the Cultural District, the start of fall brings a cornucopia of events to Fort Worth. The Second Annual Red Dirt Roundup, September 2: This event will feature performances by the Cross Canadian Ragweed, Gary Allan, and many others. Tickets are on sale now at Billy Bob’s box office or Ticketmaster. For more information, visit www.billybobstexas.com. ZestFest, September 7-9: Come to the Will Rogers Center to experience the spice of Zest Fest, a family friendly event celebrating bold and flavorful food and spices. Cooking demonstrations, celebrity chefs and more! For more information, visit www.zestfest2007.com. American Miniature Horse Association World Championship Show, September 29-October 6: See some of the most beautiful and athletic horses compete at the Will Rogers Center. For show schedule, visit www.amha.com. An Evening with Betty Buckley, September 29: Broadway and television star Betty Buckley lights up the stars over Fort Worth at Bass Performance Hall. For ticket information, visit www.basshall.com. If it’s art in your heart, visit the Cultural District. Through September 16, see “The Mirror and the Mask: Portraiture in the Age of Picasso” at the Kimbell Art Museum. The Modern Art Museum features the extraordinary work of sculptor Ron Mueck. The Amon Carter Museum offers free admission and showcases four exhibits ranging from photography to private collections of the Carter family. For information about other Fort Worth happenings, log on to www.fortworth.com, call 800-433-5747, or stop by one of our Visitor Information Centers. FUN CENTRAL has a September to Remember!
With September comes a little less heat, but things are still sizzling in FUN CENTRAL, Arlington, Texas. Enjoy your weekends at the Best of Texas Festival at Six Flags Over Texas this September. Alongside the thrills of the biggest coasters, the park becomes a celebration of our great State of Texas. Everything’s bigger in Texas, and this festival is no exception! Experience authentic Texas food and have a great time with your family and friends. The Best of Texas Festival runs weekends September 1-16. Batters up! Delight in those irresistible garlic fries while you root for the Rangers. The open-air ballpark was designed and built with tradition in mind, and nothing brings back memories like savoring one more hot dog while cheering on a homerun! So, take yourself out to a ballgame while there’s still time. What exactly is the “sweet spot” on a bat? Before the game, don’t forget to stop by The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum and Children’s Learning Center to answer those questions you’ve wondered about. It’s an exciting interactive glimpse into the pastime of America. With over 100 items from the National Baseball Hall of Fame, it’s educational and fun! FUN CENTRAL vacation packages are still available. Our packages are a great value and have terrific add-on options. To purchase your FUNtastic Family Package, visit www.arlington.org and click on the green box in the upper right hand corner or call 1-866-656-FUNN (3866). Introducing the “GrapeFest Express”
A completely new experience awaits festival goers headed to Grapevine t his month for its 21st Annual GrapeFest, a Celebration of Texas Wines, September 13, 14, 15 & 16. While at GrapeFest, enjoy great food, beverages and live music at this annual event offering four full days of fun. The American Bus Association named GrapeFest a Top 100 Event in North America for 2007. Let the Grapevine Vintage Railroad do your driving! Board one of the historic Victorian-style coaches at Stockyards Station, in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, and enjoy the ride to Grapevine. Your train will be pulled by “Puffy”, the 1896 steam engine, which is the oldest, continuously operating steam engine in the South! Your journey will lead you directly to the largest wine festival in the Southwest-for the weekend, one night or for the day! GrapeFest package prices are: Daily Festival Fun Pack - $24; General Admission $10; Children 3-12, $10. Multiple Day Festival Fun Pack - General Admission $28; children 3-12, $12. Packages include: Round-trip train ticket, festival admission, two free carnival ride tickets per person, 10% off coupon for the People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic, 10% off coupon for Festival Store merchandise. Add a stay at the Baymont Inn & Suites for $89 plus tax per room per night! Transportation between the depot/GrapeFest and the hotel will be provided. Customize your journey with these choices of train times: Depart the Stockyards - Friday, September 14, 4:45 p.m.; Saturday, September 15, 11 a.m.; or Sunday, September 16, 11 a.m. Return to Grapevine - Saturday, September 15, 9 a.m.; Saturday, September 15, 6 p.m.; or Sunday, September 16, 6 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit www.GVRR.com.Visit: GrapevineTexasUSA.com or call 817-410-3185 for more information. Get Away to Granbury for “Break Night” for Deserving Ladies All ladies need a break now and then from housework, the office, the kids or their significant other. The Granbury Historic Merchants Association has just the plan for those “deserving” ladies. A personal passport for loads of fun, time out with the girls, and a chance to visit and relax at the end of the day. Every third Thursday, beginning September 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., four Downtown Granbury Merchants will host “Break Night” for Deserving Ladies. Each deserving lady will start by picking up her personal passport at the first merchant location – snacks and beverages will be offered as well as those “tips” for making each attendee feel special, along with loads of fun. Each month “break night” ladies will have their passports stamped at participating merchants for great prizes to be awarded at the year’s end “break night.” RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Bring your friends! Participating merchants in September will be Accents II, Your Private Collection, the Clothes Horse and the Texas Sampler. For locations and details, interested ladies should contact Brenda at 817-573-5299. The Promise Prepares Its 19th Season In America’s Dream Town By Billy Huckaby, Director, Glen Rose Convention & Visitors Bureau One of the major outdoor spectacles in Texas kicks off its 19th season when The Promise opens in Glen Rose on Friday, September 1. This magnificent show which has been performed in front of hundreds of thousands of people and toured the world in such far away places as Russia, runs every Friday and Saturday night from September through October 27. The Promise debuted in 1989 and began as a passion play, but has evolved into an exciting, live musical drama that has enthralled generations of spectators. In 1993, The Promise became the first Christian production to be allowed into the former Soviet Union in 1993 and in 1994 returned for a tour of encore performances. Breathtaking, moving and life changing are all words that have been used by spectators after seeing this epic production. The Promise provides a rare opportunity to present the story and life of Jesus as a musical, which makes it unique among other American passion plays. The Promise is truly a community production as area residents from Glen Rose and surrounding communities work with theatrical professionals from across the country. The show is epic in scale, featuring a large of cast of not only people, but also animals. The Texas Amphitheatre provides the backdrop for The Promise with spectacular sets, sound and lighting. Recognized as one of the top outdoor venues in Texas, the Texas Amphitheatre sits atop a hill overlooking the surrounding area and seats more than 3,000 people. Tickets for The Promise can be purchased by calling 254-897-3926 or on-line at www.thepromiseglenrose.com. Dinner and backstage tours are available, as well as special group rates. Shows start at 8 p.m. Glen Rose also offers a number of overnight opportunities ranging from upscale lodges to a variety of bed and breakfasts, cabins, cottages, campgrounds, hotels and RV parks. For more information on The Promise or Glen Rose attractions, contact the Glen Rose Visitor Information Center at 1-888-346-6282 or visit their web site at www.glenrosetexas.net. GRAND PRAIRIE SEPTEMBER 2007 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 1-30 Simulcast Racing, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Simulcast racing is available seven days per week in the Post Time Pavilion, the Las Vegas-style racebook and sportsbar. Smoke-free simulcast available on Saturdays and Sundays on the second level of the Grand Stand. (Call for exact dates) Admission fee. Call 972.263.RACE. September 7-9 45th Annual National Championship Indian Pow Wow, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. An exciting salute to Native American heritage features a championship dance competition in over 11 categories, a gigantic Indian arts & crafts show, a Tepee contest and Indian food booths. Dozens of tribes from across the U.S. are represented each year. Times: 8 a.m. to Dusk. Cost: $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331. September 13 The Killers, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. September 15 Fiestas Patrias, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Traders Village. Open weekends 8 a.m. to Dusk. $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331. September 16 Muse, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. September 21 Hinder, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. September 29 The Ten Tenors, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. September 29 La Preciosa Festival, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Open weekends 8 a.m. to Dusk. $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331. September 30 - October 6 Annual Juried Art Exhibition and Sale, Grand Prairie. The juried art show and sale sponsored by Grand Prairie Arts Council is held at the Ruthe Jackson Center. Open to artists age 18 and up with over $3,000 in cash prizes to be awarded. In conjunction with the Grand Prairie Arts Council, Grand Prairie Unity Coalition sponsors a Student Art Show, September 27 - October 6. Exhibit open to the public, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Call 972.642.2787. Please note: All dates, times and events are subject to change. Denton's Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza The Denton Main Street Association (DMSA) celebrates treasures of the past and present during its 8th annual Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. Held on the historic Denton County Courthouse-on-the- 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 by showcasing automotive, antique and artistic treasures of the past and present. Come see artist demonstrations, have family heirlooms or sports memorabilia appraised, enjoy live entertainment, great food, kids activities, and check out the dream machines lining the square. "This year's classic, hot rod and custom car show is expected to be even bigger and we are adding a motorcycle class to this year's event," said Mary Thomann, president of the DMSA Board of Directors. "We will also be giving a $500 cash prize to the Best of Show Overall winner." Two other popular features returning to this year's festival are the Juried Fine Arts & Crafts Show and the "Attic Treasure" appraisals. "The Attic Treasure Appraisals are always interesting and new this year is a bargain basement inside the Courthouse-on-the-Square. We're excited to have our sports memorabilia appraiser return this year," Thomann said. "Appraisers inside the courthouse and inside the square's antique stores will be able to help owners of antiques and collectibles learn a little more about their treasures or a family heirloom." Admission to the event is FREE. Appraisal tickets are $5 per item or $10 for 3 items. Car show preregistration is $15 and $20 on the day of the event. For more information or directions, call 940-349-8529 or visit www.dentonmainstreet.org. Current
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