KEY Magazine Fort Worth

OCTOBER 2003

Ongoing Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers & 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. Conservatory times are Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun. 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

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 females who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. Hrs. Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tue. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen Ad. $6, Seniors & Youths 6-18, $4, Wed.-half price. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

Ongoing The Amon Carter Museum features "Masterworks of American Photography" exhibiting selections from the museum's almost a quarter-of-a-million pieces of American photography. Arranged chronologically, the exhibition spans photography's history from the 1840s to the present. Additional exhibits include "Big Sky Country: The Photographs of L.A. Huffman," through Oct. 19 and "City Lights," through Nov. 2. Hrs. Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

Ongoing Tarantula Train 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, TX to the Ft. Worth Stockyards-leaves Grapevine Wed.-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 Wed.-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, TX, 707 S. Main St., 817-410-3123, & Ft. Worth Stockyards Station, 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-7245, www.tarantulatrain.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. Tue. & Wed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. & Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m-8 p.m. & Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Free. 309 Main St., 817-332-6554, www.sidrmuseum.org.

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. Tue.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $1.50, seniors, & youths 4-17, $1.25; children under 4, free. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln., 817-926-5881.

Ongoing Arlington, TX-"Johnnie High 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. Christmas show reservations may be made now for performances Dec. 4 through Dec. 20. 7:30 p.m. 224 N. Center St., 817-226-4400, www.johnniehigh.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. 9 a.m. until two hrs. before sunset. Open daily except major holidays. Gen. Ad. $16.95, seniors $12.95, children age 3-11, $10.95; under age 3, free. US 67, 3 miles west of Glen Rose, off County Rd. 2008. 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, $45 million addition, allows guests to encounter more than 300 creatures and visit 6 regions of the Lone Star State in just hours. Hrs. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's when hrs. are noon-4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $9, Seniors 65+, $5.50, children 3-12, $6.50; toddlers 2 & under, free. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild!. Parking $5. 1/2 price tickets on Wed. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing Arlington, TX-The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, at the ballpark in Arlington, features baseball uniforms, balls, playing cards and photographs depicting the history of the sport. The Learning Center for children features 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 do not mosey along on major holidays. Herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive 15 to 17 steers down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Bldg. or across the street near the Stockyards Visitor's Center. Watching the herd is free. Along E. Exchange Ave., 817-336-4373.

Ongoing Fort Worth's history is housed in the 94-year-old Fire Station No. 1 building located in the City Center Complex. The Fort Worth Museum of Science & History exhibit traces Fort Worth's development from its beginning as a frontier outpost, through its rowdy youth as a cattle town, to the present. This 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. Granbury Square, 817-573-0303, www.granburylive.com.

October Irving, TX-At the Irving Arts Center, there's always something going on. The list of exhibits include: Oct. 4-Nov.16, "Selections from the International Quilt Festival Collection"; Oct. 4-Mar. 28, 2004, "Five Voices: Connecting Through Quilts"; Oct. 4-Jan. 25, 2003, "Songs for my Father: Photographs by Toni Parks"; Oct. 7, "Flute & Harp-Old Friends"; Oct. 8, "Dancing on Common Ground"; Oct. 11, "Exploring the Souls of Black Folks through Blues and Jazz"; Oct. 18, "Celebrating with Music"; and Oct. 31 the Irving Black Arts Council presents, A Soldier's Play. 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., 972-252-7558 or www.irvingartscenter.com.

October The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth conducts tours Tue.-Sun. at 2 p.m., beginning in the lobby. The museum also teams up with the Magnolia Theater Corporation to feature critically acclaimed films that have not received widespread commercial attention, restored prints of classic films, independent and foreign films, documentaries and short subject films, and films that might not otherwise receive a play date in Fort Worth. Fri. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Tickets $7.50. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

October Texas Christian University's Fine Arts Department provides a variety of entertaining events from music to dance to theater. Examples include John Pielmeier's play, Agnes of God, TCU's symphony orchestra concert, the film The Benny Goodman Story and TCU's fall dance concert. For more information, call 817-257-7602 (music), 817-257-7625 (theater), 817-257-7615 (dance) or 817-257-7630 (film). S. University Dr. and W. Cantey St.

Through 2003 Irving, TX-In the Irving Arts Center Sculpture Garden, you can see the works of Texas artists including Jerry Daniel, David Hickman, David Lies, Anthony Wright, Zac Roumaya and Jeff Green in a beautiful outdoor setting. "Fountain Columns," a monumental granite fountain by Jesus Bautista Moroles, and limestone benches by sculptor Michael Manjarris are on permanent display. Mon.-Wed. & Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun. 1-5 p.m. Free. 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., 972-252-7558.

Through Spring 2004 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame presents "Texas and the Cavalry" exhibit. Gen Ad. $4, seniors $3, Children 3-12, $2. Open daily. 128 E. Exchange Ave., 817-626-7131, www.texasrangers.com.

October-Fridays, Saturdays & Sunday Fort Worth, TX-La-De-Da Productions presents Hangman's House of Horrors benefiting the local Multiple Sclerosis Society. This top-rated charity haunted house features 30+ scenes of frightening fun plus the 3-D funhouse and Victor Gwydionís Clinic of Terror! Additional activities include midway rides, carnival games, karaoke, mechanical bull riding, laser maze, rock climbing, arcade, paint ball, body art, live bands and more. The $17 admission includes all three attractions! Groups of 20 or more, $14 admission when scheduled in advance. 817-336-2111. Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m.-12 a.m. All other nights, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. I-30 & Forest Park Blvd., one mile west of downtown Fort Worth. 817-336-HANG, www.hangmans.com.

Saturdays Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge offers Naturalist-led hikes for all ages. Hikers may see insects, birds & animals, along with current projects on the Refuge. Other programs, including canoe tours, wildlife viewing and nature lectures, are scheduled throughout each month. Water & appropriate clothing are suggested. Hikes are 10 a.m.-noon. Refuge open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., 817-237-1111.

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.

Saturdays Arlington, TX-For River Legacy Parks' nature hikes, meet at the Living Science Center. Docents point out various sights from wild plants to native birds. 9:30 a.m. Gen Ad. $2, children & youths 3-18, $1. Fee also includes a tour of the Science Center. 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., 817-860-6752.

1-5 Will Rogers Memorial Center-American Miniature Horse Association National Championship Show. 8 a.m. daily. 3301 W. Lancaster Ave., 817-871-8150.

1-19 Theatre Arlington's cast performs Oliver. The musical has entertained families for decades with its eccentric characters based on Charles Dickens' novel, Oliver Twist. Favorite tunes include, "Where is Love," "Food, Glorious Food" and "Consider Yourself." Rated PG. Thu. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $14-$16. 305 West Main St., 817-261-9628, www.theatrearlington.org.

1-30 National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame- "Creating Hollywood's West: Historic Costumes and Reproductions from Cathy A. Smith" is an exhibit by the Emmy Award-winning designer featuring authentic Lakota (Sioux) costumes from Dances with Wolves, directed by and starring Kevin Costner, along with clothing of the period for the story of Calamity Jane, Buffalo Girls. Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tue. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen Ad. $6, seniors & youths 6-18, $4, Wed. half price. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

1-31 The Fort Worth Botanic Gardens feature "El Amazon, La Joya Preciosa De La Selva Del Peru" ("The Amazon, Peru's Precious Jungle Jewel"). Fort Worth photographer Diane Simons Lovell presents some of her favorite color photographs taken during her more than twenty-two years (43 trips) of exploring the beautiful Peruvian Amazon jungle with her camera. Hrs. Mon-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m-4 p.m., Sun. 1 -4 p.m. Free. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689.

1-Nov. 16 Irving, TX-The Irving Arts Center presents "Martha Simkins Rediscovered" in the main gallery. Simkins an American painter, was a noteworthy, recognized artist in Dallas in the first half of the twentieth century. The exhibition consists of more than 50 works comprised of portraits, figural images, still life shots and landscapes. Free. 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., 972-252-7558.

1-Dec. 31 The Omni Theatre is showing Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West, a National Geographic film that brings to life one of the greatest adventures in American history. The film dramatizes the remarkable and perilous journey undertaken by Lewis and Clark's corps of discovery 200 years ago. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors, & children 3-12, $5. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300.

1-Jan. 2004 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History-The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History exhibition, "September 11: Bearing Witness to History," comes to Fort Worth nearly two years after the shocking terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. This special display is an interactive, commemorative exhibition that encourages visitors to not only reflect on the specific events of that horrific day, but also to contemplate the significance of experiencing a historic event as it unfolds. Hrs. Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $7, seniors 60+ & children 5-12, $5. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300.

1-Jan.4, 2004 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents "The Paintings of Joan Mitchell." This landmark retrospective by the American artist, whose work was done mainly in France, has been recognized as "a central figure of the second generation Abstract Expressionists." Many of the works in this exhibition by Mitchell (1926-1992), come from the early 1950s, and include Rose Cottage, Hemlock, Ladybug, and George Went Swimming at Barnes Hole, But it Got too Cold. In conjunction with the exhibition, a catalogue by guest curator, Jane Livingston, is available in The Modern Shop. Gen. Ad. $6; seniors 60+ & students with an I.D., $4 & children under 12, free. Tue. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Oct.-Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.); Wed., Thu., & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. & Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-840-2151.

3 Billy Bob's Texas-Gary Allan, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $20.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

3 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame hosts a TCU pep rally and ranch radio concert. Afterward, enjoy great Texas country music, sponsored by 95.9 The Ranch. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the evening. Free. 6:30 p.m. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

3,4 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Pro Senior Bull Riders Finals. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & 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.cowtowncoliseum.com.

3-26 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House cast performs Blithe Spirit, by Noel Coward. Coward's play tells how novelist Charles Condomine, who has remarried since his wife's death, invites a medium into his home to learn about the occult. But the seance brings back his first wife, Ruth. How he manages to extricate himself from this supernatural situation by the end of this classic farce is highly entertaining. Marty Van Kleeck and Gene Raye Price star as the wives, and Drenda Lewis returns to the stage as the medium, Madam Arcati. Thu. 2 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. $16-$19. On the Square, 866-572-0881, www.granburyoperahouse.org.

3,4,5 Bass Performance Hall-Texas Ballet Theater (formerly Fort Worth Dallas Ballet) presents its season-opener with Ben Stevenson's Coppélia. Stevenson's ballet has a remarkable comedic touch. Music by Léo Delibes played by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra led by Texas Ballet Theater's music director, Jack Buckhannan. Costumes designed by Tony Award-winning, Desmond Heeley. Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $15.00 - $87.00, 1-877-212-4280. 525 Commerce St.

3-Nov. 8 The Arlington Museum of Art's exhibition bridges two continents by featuring the work of three Arlington artists and four German artists. The work ranges from traditional watercolors and paintings to installations and wood-turned vessels. This months curator is Nicholas Wood, an associate professor at the University of Texas at Arlington. Free. Thu.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 201 W. Main St., 817-275-4600.

4 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame hosts a "Horned Toad Jamboree" where visitors will see a musical performance all about the Horned Toad, performed by Daggett Montessori School. Another lesson on horned toads is presented by members of the Fort Worth Zoo with children's activities and stories. Gen Ad. $6, seniors & youths 6-18, $4, Wed.-half price. $1 off if you wear purple & white. 10 a.m.-noon. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

4 Billy Bob's Texas-Trace Adkins, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $18.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

4 & 5 Granbury, TX-Civil War Re-enactment. Cheyne Ranch. 817-573-8180.

4,18 TCU's Horned Frogs play two home games in October: Army on the 4th, & University of Alabama-Birmingham (homecoming) on the 18th. Tickets $10-$23. 817-257-FROG.

5 Billy Bob's Texas-9th Annual Stevie Ray Vaughan Remembrance Ride & Concert benefiting the SRV Scholarship Fund. Visit www.billybobstexas.com for details. $15 day of the event. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

5-19 Granbury, TX-7th Annual Rio Brazos Art Festival. Concert Hall at Tarleton's Landon Center, 817-279-1164, www.tarleton.edu/~lgdnctr.

6 Bass Performance Hall presents Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. 8 p.m. 4th & Calhoun Sts. 817-212-4280.

7 Amon Carter Museum's TCU Art History Seminars, features Dr. Mark Thistlewaite, Kay and Velma Kimbell Chair of History, at TCU. His topic today is "Hiram Powers and the Sculptural Ideal." Free. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

7 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents its Tuesday Evenings at the Modern featuring Dario Robleto, a San Antonio based artist, whose poetic pieces expand traditional notions of objects on display. Free. 7 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215.

9,10,11,12 Bass Performance Hall-The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra preforms "Hooray for Hollywood." Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts the orchestra as it places music from the movies in the spotlight for this engaging program showcasing cinema's greatest hits. Tickets $23-$72. Thu.-Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. 4th and Calhoun Sts. 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

10 Billy Bob's Texas-Cory Morrow/Aron Watson, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $12.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

10,11,17,18 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.cowtowncoliseum.com.

11 Grand Prairie, TX- NextStage presents Pepe Aguilar in concert. Tickets $45, $65, $95. , 972-854-5111 or www.nextstage.com.1101 NextStage Dr.

11 Arlington, TX- The Parks Mall hosts Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey, 7:05 p.m. Brahmas vs. Bossier-Shreveport, pre-season exhibition game. 3811 S. Cooper, 817-336-4423.

11 Billy Bob's Texas-Willie Nelson, 10:30 p.m., $11 & $26.50. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

11-Feb. 8, 2004 The Amon Carter Museum presents the exhibition "Wildlife and Western Heroes: Alexander Phimister Proctor, Sculptor." Proctor (1860-1950) was one of America's most prolific and successful sculptors of public monuments, celebrating both famous heroes and anonymous, iconic figures. During his lifetime, he was also admired at home and abroad as one of America's foremost sculptors of animal subjects. His career spanned 50 years. Hrs. Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

12 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame features the "Laura Ingalls Wilder Harvest Festival." Activities include making corn husk dolls, mapping the Wilder route, butter making and a celebrity spelling bee. Gen Ad. $6, Seniors & Youths 6-18, $4, Wed.-half price. Noon-4 p.m. Reservations are recommended. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

12-18 Ridgmar-The Tarrant Area Food Bank holds is fifth annual "Canstruction," sponsored by The American Institute of Architects and the Society of Design Administration, Fort Worth Chapters. Both children and adults flock to this exhibit of imaginative sculptures built with canned and boxed foods by teams of architects, designers and engineers. During mall hours. Free. I-30 & Green Oaks.

12-Jan. 18, 2004 The Kimbell Art Museum presents "Painted Prayers: Medieval and Renaissance Books of Hours from the Morgan Library." The illuminated pages of books of hours - prayer books used by ordinary men and women - contain some of the most exquisite paintings and prints created during the medieval and Renaissance eras. They were produced, by hand and press, in greater quantities than any other type of book from around 1250 to about 1550, and were "bestsellers," even more popular than the Bible. The exhibition features 58 of the finest manuscript and printed books of hours from the collections of the Morgan Library in New York. An illustrated catalogue by Roger S. Wieck, curator of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts at the Morgan Library, is available in the Museum Shop. Tue.–Thu. & Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. noon–8 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m. Adults $6, seniors 60+ & students with I.D. $4, children 6–11, $2; children under 6, free. Half-price tickets on Tuesdays. Optional audio tour $3. Closed Mondays. 817-467-2787. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

17 Billy Bob's Texas-Phil Vassar, 10:30 p.m., $7.75 & $13.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

17,18,19 Bass Performance Hall hosts the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performing the symphony that changed music forever, Beethoven's sumptuous Eroica. Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts this piece that shocked the public with its emotional complexity and grand scale. The program also includes Part's ethereal Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten, Sibelius' mystical "Valse Triste" from Kuolema, Opus 44 and Golijov's homage to Astor Piazzola, the sensual Last Round. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $13-$72. 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

17-31 Granbury, TX-Fall Festival of Art. Sponsored by the Lake Granbury Art Association at the Shanley House Center for the Arts. 817-579-7656.

17-Nov. 22 Circle Theatre's cast performs Desperate Affection by Bruce Graham. This suspense-comedy whirls around a restless actress whose perfect man has secret motives. The president is the "tie that binds" them as they travel on a roller-coaster ride of unpredictable twists and turns. R Rating. Thu. & Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. $15-$25. In Sundance Sq., 230 W. 4th St., 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

18 Billy Bob's Texas-Neal McCoy, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $15.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

18 Fort Worth Community Arts Center hosts the ninth annual Artists Against AIDS Silent Art Auction benefiting the Tarrant County AIDS Interfaith Network. The event includes a preview reception with food, music, an open bar (wine and beer) and a silent auction. J.T. Grant of Fort Worth, whose work was recently featured in the exhibition "Come Forward: Emerging Art in Texas" at the Dallas Museum of Art, is this year's featured artist. Tickets $25. Preview reception $100 (includes silent auction). 1309 Montgomery St. at Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-870-4800.

18-19 Granbury, TX-Harvest Moon Festival. Arts and crafts, scarecrow contest, moon decorating contest, quilt show, hayride, pumpkin carving contest and pecan bake-offs. On the Square, 817-573-5299.

19 Granbury, TX-Jazz on the Green. Tarleton's Langdon Center, 817-279-1164, www.tarleton.edu/~lgdnctr.

21 Modern Art Museum's Tuesday Evenings at the Modern features Vernon Fisher whose presentation is "American Typewriter." Fisher's career spans more than 30 years and his works including "84 Sparrows," "Private Africa," and "Tunis," have been represented in the Modern's collection. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. Free. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215.

21-Nov. 2 Bass Performance Hall-Casa Mañana presents Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' Mamma Mia!, one of the most successful musicals of all time. A mother confronts her past as three men return to the Greek island they've not visited for 21 years. The story telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, where every night everyone's having the time of their lives. Tickets $27.50-$85. 817-212-4280, 525 Commerce Street, www.casamanana.org.

22 Kimbell Art Museum's Wednesday Series features Eric M. White, curator of special collections, Bridwell Library, Southern Methodist University, whose topic is "Books of Hours and the Devotional Structure of Early Flemish Altar pieces." In conjunction with the "Painted Prayers: Medieval and Renaissance Books of Hours from the Morgan Library," exhibition. 12:30 p.m., free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034.

23 Amon Carter Museum's Gallery Talks Series presents Dr. Gene A. Smith, Professor of History, TCU, whose topic is "Clipper Ships, American Ingenuity, and the Lure of the Sea." Free. 12:15 p.m. to 12:45. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

24 Billy Bob's Texas-Artist TBA. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

24 Grapevine, TX-The Palace Theatre hosts the Arts Council of NorthEast Tarrant County's "Ahn-Forgettable" evening with the Ahn Trio. The three Korean-born sisters comprise one of the hottest classical and contemporary music trios around. People Magazine included the Ahn Trio in their list of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World." Members of the group, composed of a cellist, a pianist and a violinist, all graduated from the Julliard School of Music in New York. 8 p.m. Gen. Ad. $50, VIP $80. 817-283-3406, www.artsnetc.org.

24,25,26 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering promoting western heritage and the cowboy way of life. Festival includes cowboy & western swing music, ranch rodeo action, cowboy poetry, an authentic chuck wagon competition, horsemanship clinics, ranch cutting horse national finals, kids' events, cowboy trading post and a children's poetry contest. Three day advance pass $45, Day of event $50, One day advance ticket $17.50, Day of event $20. For tickets and event schedule 1-888-cowtown or www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

24-Nov. 16 Jubilee Theatre's cast performs Flyin' West by Pearl Cleage. Three pioneers break for Kansas and the land-grant homestead of their dreams.Freed from slavery, the family dreams of a new heritage. For the eldest sister it's a safe haven where black folks can live securely. The middle sister envisions collecting the oral histories of the slave generation for a book. The youngest, swept off her feet by a mulatto, marries him and goes to London. Surprises and laughter bubble up in this family drama that brings a unique milieu and era to life in ways not seen before. Fri. & Sat. 8:15 p.m. & Sat. & Sun. 3:15 p.m. $14-25. Parking in Sundance Sq. lots and garages is free after 6 p.m. & on weekends. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

25 Granbury, TX-Classic Car Show. Hosted by D&D Rockin' Rods. 377 Grill, 817-797-1197, www.ddrockinrods.com.

25 Acton, TX- Trade Days. Arts, crafts, retail and resale. 5601 North Gate Rd., beside post office. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Near Granbury, TX-817-326-3200.

25 Billy Bob's Texas-Lou Gramm, lead singer of Foreigner 10:30 p.m., $10 & $24.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

25 Arlington, TX - The third annual Batty at The Ballpark, a family Halloween event, will be held Saturday, October 25, 2003, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Legends of the Game Baseball Museum in The Ballpark in Arlington. The Museum is located on Randol Mill Road. Admission is $6 a person and is available the day of the event in the Museum. Parking is free. For more information call 817-273-5097.

26 The Kimbell Art Museum screens The Impressionists: The Other French Revolution, Part I (2001, 100 min.) at 2 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

31 Dallas, TX-The Historic West End hosts the Vampire Run. To celebrate Halloween there is an array of activities, including the Vampire Blood Drive for the American Red Cross, a costume extravaganza, trick or treating throughout the West End, the Vampire Run, the Centipede Competitions, the Creepy Crawl and live music during. Mostly free, however, some activities require an entry fee. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 972/235-2513, http://www.vampirerun.com.

31 Billy Bob's Texas-David Alan Coe, 10:30 p.m., $8 & $13. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

31-Nov. 2 The Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Coors Original Women's National Finals Rodeo featuring the top 15 cowgirls from all over the world who compete in bareback riding, calf roping, team roping, breakaway roping, bull riding and barrel racing. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $30, VIP $20, Gen. Ad. $15, seniors 60+, $12.50 & children 3-12, $8.50. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

31-Nov. 23 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) cast performs The Pleasure of His Company by Samuel Taylor. An American theater classic, this delightful comedy of manners puts everyone at ease on and offstage. A somewhat tarnished international playboy returns to the San Francisco home of his former wife to give their daughter away in marriage. He hasn't seen the girl since she was a child and now he discovers that she is beautiful young woman. He turns on the charm and the family is turned on its head as his daughter makes her decision about marriage! Thu. 2 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. $16-$19. On the Square.

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