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Word from the CVBs "Stubbs & The Horse" Few cities are more thoroughly associated with the horse than Fort Worth. Before the pioneers came to this region, vast areas of Texas were dominated by Comanche and Kiowa Indians as a result of their great equestrian skills. Cattle became a dominant Texas industry, aided by the use of the horse, and Fort Worth became a center for livestock selling, buying and trading in the Historic Stockyards. Today, horses remain important to our community as a result of their continuing use in the livestock industry as well as their huge popularity in rodeo, cutting events, and trail riding. Fort Worth museums have always had great equestrian art, especially in the Amon Carter and Sid Richardson collections. Now the city will host one of the finest collections of paintings about the horse, an exhibit by the famous British artist George Stubbs. The great Kimbell Art Museum will showcase the “Stubbs & the Horse” exhibit from November 14, 2004 to February 6, 2005. Over the centuries, civilizations around the world utilized horses as key elements in their commerce and military forces. The British placed special emphasis on them, and as a result, artists from Great Britain often focused on the horse in their paintings and drawings. George Stubbs (1724-1806) was the greatest of these English artists, and his works have long been admired for their wonderful depictions of the great breeds of horses admired by the British. The Kimbell Art Museum, along with the Walters Art Museum of Baltimore and London’s National Gallery, organized this exhibit of Stubbs’ work. This special exhibit will be another great opportunity to enjoy the wonderful horse culture of Fort Worth. Holiday FUN CENTRAL – Arlington, Texas The holidays are magical and memorable times for families. FUN CENTRAL Arlington, Texas invites you to the magic of our city to make memories from Thanksgiving weekend through December. Featuring the enchantment of Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas, the Festival of Lights at High Point Church, Johnnie High’s Country Christmas Revue, Creative Arts Theatre & School’s production of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Theatre Arlington’s Miracle on 34th Street, Santa’s arrival and holiday festivities, and shopping at The Parks at Arlington Mall and Lincoln Square - Holiday FUN CENTRAL takes the best of Arlington and mixes it with the true spirit, excitement and warmth of the season. Start a new tradition. Spend a few days with us over the holidays among giant, brilliantly decorated trees, ice skating, more than 200 lighted displays, over five million lights, dozens of holiday shows, over 250 stores, shops and boutiques, exciting seasonal theatre and heart warming special events, a hundred dressed up restaurants and more make this season in Arlington more fun than can fit in a stocking! Log onto www.arlington.org or call toll free 866-656-3866 today and check out our Holiday FUN CENTRAL family packages, including cozy and affordable hotels and all these great events and activities. Ask about the Holiday FUN CENTRAL snow globe! Happy and peaceful holidays to all of you from your friends at FUN CENTRAL Arlington, Texas! Grapevine Celebrates History and the Holidays Grapevine is putting out the welcome mat and inviting everyone who loves history and a good cowboy ballad to come to a special Grapevine party on November 4. Become part of history as Grapevine commemorates “The Grapevine Jubilee – Celebrating 160 Years of Settlement” at the Palace Arts Center, 300 S. Main. A historical vignette opens a great Western concert by Cowboy Legend and Balladeer, Don Edwards. Call 817-410-3185 or visit www.grapevinetexasusa.comfor tickets which are $18.44 for the concert or $160 per couple and includes a chuck wagon buffet, more live music, and a costume contest. All proceeds benefit the restoration of historic Nash Farm. Celebrate the holiday season in Grapevine! Don’t miss the lighting of 1.2 million lights at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center on Lake Grapevine when the hotel kicks off its first Lone Star Christmas celebration. Bring the whole family to this special event. Lighting is at 7 p.m. and free, except for a parking fee. For details, call 817-778-1145. Don’t miss Canton in The City’s fourth appearance in the Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main, Nov. 20 and 21. This unique holiday show contributes to the charity of your choice from your ticket price. Visit www.cantoninthecity.com for details. Grapevine’s British Emporium, 140 N. Main, presents its annual Great British Thanksgivaway on Nov. 26. With a $10 minimum purchase, the first 100 shoppers receive the British Emporium’s traditional free gift bag; one per family. Doors open at 9 a.m. Call 817-421-2311 for more information. Visit Grapevine’s galleries and shops during Gallery Night Nov. 26. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. shoppers can stroll the town and find just the right gift for everyone on their holiday lists. Call 817-251-5193 for more information. Be there when Grapevine’s downtown historic district becomes a winter wonderland and thousands of lights illuminate the city. The Carol of Lights takes place Nov. 29 at 7 p.m., at the Gazebo, 325 S. Main Street. Choirs will sing and the lights will be turned on continuing a long tradition in Grapevine. For details, call 817-410-3185. Celebrate in Grapevine where special events, great shops, fine Texas wine, and our vintage train are waiting for you! For more information about Grapevine’s accommodations, attractions and events, please call the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau at 817-410-3185 or 800-457-6338, or visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com. Bygone Days of Mountain Men Comes to Grand Prairie Mountain Men come back to life at Traders Village, November 13-14 at the 7th Annual Mountain Man Weekend. Youths and adults alike will have the opportunity to experience and enjoy how our ancestors survived on the American frontier. A part of Americana comes to life through song, storytelling and pre-1840 historical reenactments. Mountain Man demonstrations include beading, tomahawk and knife throwing, fire starting, blacksmithing and soap making. There is no admission charge and parking is only $2 at Traders Village. Traders Village will also host a Thanksgiving Holiday Market, November 26-28. Simulcast racing is available seven days a week in the Post Time Pavilion at Lone Star Park. Smoke-free simulcast is available on Saturdays and Sundays in the Grand Stand. (Call for exact dates at 972-263-7223). A diverse group of entertainers will headline at NOKIA Theatre during November. The Scorpions with Tesla and Keith Emerson appear November 9th. On November 11th, the Jaguares are featured. On November 16, Bette Midler brings her Kiss My Brass Tour to NOKIA Theatre. On November 20th, Good Charlotte with SUM41, Hazen Street and Lola Ray will rock the walls. Closing out the month on November 30th is Alejandro Fernandez. Log on to www.gptexas.com or call 972-263-9588 for more information. Shopping
is an Event in Granbury Shopping for the holidays is sometimes a chore, but shopping in Granbury is a great adventure not to be missed. For those who appreciate opulent fashions, rare antiques or unique specialties, your treasure hunt could take days. You will find a plethora of choices in gifts, fashions and home decorating items from the vintage to the trendy. A boutique to light the fire in any woman’s eyes is Serendipity on the Square. You’ll never meet yourself walking down the street with their one-of-a-kind feminine dresses and accessories. You’ll also find many other great fashion fantasy locations. You’ll always find the perfect gift for the gourmet or wannabe chef on your list at The Panhandle, a kitchen’s version of heaven. Thinking of paved streets of gold and pearls? Jewelry is always the perfect gift and Dave’s Jewelers and the Jeweler’s Workshop are just two of the many gold, silver and diamond bauble dealers in town. If it’s the rustic look you’re wanting, you’ll find Dakota’s Kabin, Cowboy Daze, and the Cowboy Marketplace will be where every herd rider shops for his duds and home on the range. Speaking of home, one of Granbury’s newest businesses, Hearth and Home, offers you choices for warming your tent, cottage, or mansion. Known as a town for great antiquing, Granbury is the ideal place to begin and end your hunt for the perfect piece of history to add to your collection. Since your treasure hunt will take more than a day, be sure and find out what else is going on in Granbury at 800-950-2212 or visit our website at www.granburytx.com. Warm Country Heart Theater Opens in Glen Rose Glen Rose is known as a town that has plenty to keep visitors busy, but with the opening of the Warm Country Heart Theatre, things just got busier. Opened by the group, Warm Country Heart, the theater will provide a Branson-style experience, but a lot closer to home. All of the members of Warm Country Heart are professional musicians who have performed with some of the biggest names in Nashville. Their show pays tribute to Floyd Cramer, Boots Randolph and Chet Atkins, all country music legends. The band consists of John Walker on piano, Jack Greubel on drums and D.C. Barlow on the saxophone. Cecil White provides the lead guitar and vocals while Michael Grace provides base guitar and vocals. They bill their show as playing the classic hits of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s with a little humor mixed in. The theater is located on Barnard Street in downtown Glen Rose and provides the perfect setting for a nostalgic music experience. Performances are scheduled for every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and also at 1 p.m. on Saturday. For tickets or more information on the Warm Country Heart Theatre, call 1-866-240-3053 or go to www.warmcountryhearttheatre.com. For more information on Glen Rose, call 1-888-346-6282 or www.glenrosetexas.net. Denton Lights Up the
Season Capture the true spirit of a small-town holiday celebration at the 16th annual Holiday Lighting Festival Thursday, December 2, on Denton’s Historic Courthouse Square at 110 W. Hickory, from 5 to 9 p.m. Kick off the Christmas season in style and sing-along with the Denton Community Band, stop in the eclectic shops around the square for a sample of wassail, and vote for your favorite recipe. Local groups will provide entertainment on two outdoor stages and inside the courthouse. Denton’s own Grammy award-winners, Brave Combo, will add their “nuclear polka” bend to the season at 8 pm. And it wouldn’t be Christmas in Denton without a Chicken Dance on the lawn. Santa will be on hand to hear those last minute requests. Take a spin around the square in a horse drawn trolley or board a motorized trolley for a tour through the historic district. Free interactive crafts and art booths will be available for children. New this year is the Santa’s Helpers toy drive. Troy Dungan, WFAA/Channel 8’s Chief Weather Caster & Santa’s Helpers Spokesperson, will be on hand to gather toys for families needing assistance during the Christmas season. The drive-through toy drop off will be at the corner of Oak and Locust (in front of Recycled Books, Records and CDs). In case of inclement weather, some venues may change. Please call 940-349-8529 or 940-349-8385 for information on the day of the event. A Joyful
Holiday Season in Waxahachie, Texas Start the holiday season in Waxahachie with the Candlelight Christmas Home Tour. Sponsored by the Waxahachie Downtown Merchants Association, the tours start Thanksgiving weekend and go through the first two weekends of December. Four homes are featured each weekend decorated in their holiday finery. Tours begin November 26-28 and continues December 4-5 and 11-12 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 per weekend and can be purchased at the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, Ellis County Museum and at the homes on tour the day of the event. View photos and detailed information about the homes at www.waxahachiechamber.com. Proceeds from the tours benefit the revitalization of the downtown area. Another great attraction is Bethlehem Revisited, the event Fox 4 News named the “#1 Holiday Event in the Lone Star State.” Imagine being able to step back in time 2000 years, walk the streets of ancient Bethlehem and reenact the night of Christ’s birth, complete with Mary, Joseph, marketplace vendors, craftsmen, tradesmen, as well as numerous live animals. Visitors acquire a better understanding of what life may have been like that night for Jesus and his family. Bethlehem Revisited is located behind the Central Presbyterian Church, 402 N. College, in Waxahachie, Texas. The program is open Friday through Sunday, December 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free. The non-profit event is produced solely by donations. For a complete list of holiday events, please call 972-938-9617 or visit www.waxahachiechamber.com. Current
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