KEY Magazine Fort Worth

NOVEMBER 2004

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 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 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 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. 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 entire United States. "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. Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day noon to 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. High celebrated his 30th year in the entertainment business in September 2004. Tickets are now available for his month-long Christmas Show. 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-The Granbury Live Band is in rehearsals for its new Christmas Concert. Featured artists are Ms. Ginny Mac, Mike Echols and Ms. Rachel Werline. This show promises to be full of Yuletide fun. Family Night Christmas performances are scheduled for Nov. 12 and Nov. 17. With every adult ticket purchased during this eclub special, you get one free youth ticket. 1-800-989-9062, 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 & New Year's Day. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

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 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 Nov. 7 Casa Mañana invites you to journey back to medieval England in the world premiere of a musical tale, The Sword and the Stone, based on the legend of King Arthur. Just as in the original, the sword, Excalibur, rests embedded in a stone. The one who frees the sword will surely reign as King. Merlin, The Magician's student, who the townspeople call Wart, just may be the next King of England. Tickets $11-$15. Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & 6 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 3101 West Lancaster Ave., 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

Through Nov. 12 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents "Comin' Through Cowtown,” an exhibit that provides a glimpse of what Fort Worth was like from its founding in 1849 through 1900. Engaging hands-on exhibits help guests of all ages experience what life was really like on the Chisholm Trail and in the growing Texas town. Admission Adult $7, seniors 60+/children 3-12, $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 Nov. 14 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) cast performs The Chalk Garden, by Enid Bagnold. Recently revived in London's West End, The Chalk Garden is set in an English Manor House in a Sussex seaside village during the spring of 1953. A parade of candidates appears for the job of governess to 16-year-old Laurel, whose wealthy grandmother, Mrs. St. Maugham, has decided she needs a firmer hand to guide her into adulthood. Enter Miss Madrigal. Tickets $16-$24. Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. On the Square, 866-572-0881, www.granburyoperahouse.org.

Through Nov. 20 Circle Theatre presents A Moon for the Misbegotten, by Eugene O'Neill. This last play written by Eugene O'Neill is now recognized as one of his greatest theatrical achievements. Moon... revolves around Josie and Phil Hogan, Irish-American pig farmers scrabbling out an existence on a rocky farm in Connecticut, and their suicidal, booze-swilling landlord, Jim Tyrone Jr. O'Neill's masterpiece packs in the events of a single day on the Hogan farm, from 11 a.m. through a moonlit night into dawn. PG Rating. Show times, 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 Nov. 28 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth exhibits "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 is curated by the Modern's Chief Curator, 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.

Through Dec.18 Arlington, TX-The Arlington Museum of Art presents "Texas Paint, Part One: More True Stories.” "True Stories” is the first in a series of exhibitions looking at themes in painting among emerging and established Texas artists. The exhibition examines the work of twelve artists 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.

Through Dec.19 The Amon Carter Museum's "Encountering Texas: 1846-1856,” 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. 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 Dec. 31 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's giant screened Omni Theater is showing Walt Disney's Sacred Planet. Narrated by Robert Redford, this 45 minute film 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. 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.

Through Jan. 2, 2005 Amon Carter Museum showcases "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 similar weather conditions as those recorded by the explorers. 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.

Through Jan. 2 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History exhibits "Invention at Play.” Visitors can explore the striking similarities between children's play and the creative processes used by innovators in science and technology. By engaging in four distinct types of play–working with magnet ramp and kitchen utensils, creating block towers on a wobbly surface, devising wind-powered devices, and tessellation patterns, players take part in inventive thinking. Admission is included with regular admission: Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors 60+ and children 3-12, $5. 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 Jan. 9 The Amon Carter Museum exhibit "Compatriots: George Washington, Charles Willson Peale, and the Marquis de Chastellux” features Charles Willson's painting George Washington at Yorktown, on public display for the first time since 1782. This small but important exhibition also comprises Peale's Self Portrait (oil on canvas, 1822), on loan from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; and the Marquis de Chastellux's "American Chronicles,” a group of unpublished journals written by the French army officer. 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 The Amon Carter Museum presents "Double Take,” an exhibition focusing on the reproduction of famous photographs. Most photographers make numerous prints of their most popular images. 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 exhibition, drawn from the Carter's own collection and presented in its Focus on Photographs Gallery, explores the work of several photographers 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, TX-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.

Through March 3 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's Omni Theater is showing SOLARMAX. Every 11 years the sun's poles reverse with unimaginable violence. The peak of the storm is called a solarmax. SOLARMAX takes viewers on a journey through space and time, telling the story of man's burning curiosity about the sun throughout history including today's advances in solar science. Witness a total eclipse and the beauty and magnificence of the Aurora Borealis, viewed from both Earth and space. The film uses computer data generated by the Solar and Heliospheric Observer, which gives you the sense of actually being there. Director John Weiley and his crew received access and cooperation from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the European Space Agency while they were making this film. They traveled to every continent to build this story of the sun. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors 60+ and children 3-12, $5. For show times call 888-255-9300 or go to www.forworthmuseum.org. 1501 Montgomery St.

Through April 24 The Amon Carter Museum presents "First Sight: Artist-Explorers of the American West.” Approximately thirty watercolors, drawings, prints and illustrated books that depict instances of "first sight”-whether it is of a place, a people, a thing or a "way of seeing”-are on view. Artists include Karl Bodmer, Alfred Jacob Miller, John Mix Stanley and Carl Wimar. Free. 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 Boulevard, 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

4 Grapevine, TX-Celebrate the 160th anniversary of Grapevine's settlement during Grapevine Jubilee, an evening of festivities at the Palace Arts Center. The evening will include a historical perspective of Grapevine given by Sam Houston (aka Grapevine Mayor William D. Tate), as well as a concert by Texas music legend Don Edwards. $18.44 per person. 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Please call 817-410-3185 to reserve your tickets. 300 S. Main Street, www.grapevinetexasusa.com.

4,5,6,7 The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will perform "Pops Goes British!” at Bass Performance Hall. London's vibrant West End comes alive with this musical tribute, featuring music by Gilbert & Sullivan, Andrew Lloyd Webber and even a Beatles tune or two! $23-$72. Performances Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

5 The first Friday of each month, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and Café Modern team up to bring you live music and cocktails. Bring your friends to enjoy diverse live performances, cocktail selections and the opportunity to dine in Café Modern by night. November's special performers are the Tango Trio. Pioneers of live tango music in Dallas, Tango Trio brings their traditional Argentine sound to Fort Worth and the Modern. Dancers Jairlbhi and George, will demonstrate the tango's sultry magic, and visitors are invited to join in the fun! The cocktail of the night is the Buenos Aires Modgarita. Enjoy Café Modern favorites and featured specials created by famed Executive Chef Dena Peterson. 5 to 8 p.m. For reservations, call 817-840-2157. 3200 Darnell St., www.themodern.org.

5 Billy Bob's Texas-Kevin Fowler, 10:30 p.m., $9 & $14. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

5 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Austin Ice Bats, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7:30 p.m., $10-$25, 817-336-4423 or www.Brahmas.com.

5,6,12,13,19,20,26,27 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.

5-14 Arlington, TX-Theatre Arlington presents the Olivier Award winner HONK! Jr., by Miranda Jesch. This pop musical contemporizes Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling by expanding the story and telling it through a score filled with witty lyrics, rich melodies and unexpected emotion. Rated G. Tickets $10. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. 305 W. Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

5,6 Cornerstone Theatre of Fort Worth presents David and Goliath in Cowtown, a re-telling of the Bible story as a musical comedy set in the Old West, and winner of the 2004 Readers' Choice Award in Fort Worth Weekly. Tickets $8-$10. Evening performances 7:30 p.m. Sat. matinee 2:30 p.m. 5008 James Ave., 817-924-5559, www.cornerstonetheatre.biz.

6 Billy Bob's Texas-Trace Adkins, 10:30 p.m., $10 & $23. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

6 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Lubbock Cotton Kings, Youth Jersey Night, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7:30 p.m., $10-$25, 817-336-4423 or www.Brahmas.com.

6 Join the Fort Worth Nature Center in observing the fall foliage. See signs of fall as the reds, yellows or oranges appear in nature. Hike the refuge's Riverbottom Trail to explore trees, flowers and grasses as they prepare for winter. $5 fee. 1-3 p.m. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, 817-237-1111.

9,16 Tuesday evening lectures at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth brings artists, scholars and critics to discuss their work. On the 9th, Vera Lutter, a German artist who lives and works in New York, will speak. Known for her unique, large-scale works made with a camera obscura ("dark room”), Lutter uses an ancient process to produce contemporary images, photographs that mysteriously suggest the passage of time inherent in their making. On the 16th, hear Sean Scully. In 1993, the philosopher Arthur Danto wrote an essay titled "Sean Scully: The Catherine Paintings,” in which he notes, "As a series, it has the kind of meaning a life has.” Scully is well represented in the Modern's collection, including the entire series of his Catherine paintings. Free. 7 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

11 The Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society brings internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Ricardo Carbo to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Carbo is recognized as one of the world's supreme virtuosi of the new classical guitar generation. $24. 8 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-498-0363, www.guitarsociety.org.

12 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Corpus Christi Rayz, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7:30 p.m., $10-$25, 817-336-4423 or www.Brahmas.com.

12 & 13 Billy Bob's Texas-Willie Nelson, 10:30 p.m., $12 & $28. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

12,13,14 Dallas, Tx- American Airlines Center hosts the Pace Picante ProRodeo Classic sponsored by Texas Stampede. Texas Stampede was founded in 2001 by Roy Gene Evans, Rob Farrell, Gifford Stouchstone and Joel Williams. The championship finale of professional rodeo's regular season features the top performers from the 2004 Wrangler ProRodeo season who will compete for $500,000 in prize money. Rodeo events include Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. Proceeds benefit Children's Medical Center and the pediatric programs at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. A concert follows each night's performance. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets 877-210-5425 or www.texasstampede.org. 2500 Victory Ave.

12-14, 19-21 Arlington, TX- FUN CENTRAL offers an opportunity to find that perfect Christmas gift at The Country Peddler Show, Nov. 12-14, at the Arlington Convention Center. Fri. 1-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $6, $4 for seniors 65+, children under 12, free. Parking is free. Nov. 19-21, finish your holiday shopping and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Holiday Magic festival. This event includes parties, holiday entertainment and a Gift Market featuring over 150 merchants from all over the nation under one roof. Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way, 1-800-433-5374, www.arlington.org.

13 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Memphis Riverkings, Montgomery Technology Puck Night, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7:30 p.m., $10-$25, 817-336-4423 or www.Brahmas.com.

13 Kimbell Art Museum's "Stubbs & the Horse” Symposium features a day of lectures by leading scholars from both sides of the Atlantic who will discuss Stubbs and his fascination with horses. The morning session is from 10:15 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and features Robin Blake, author of a forthcoming Stubbs biography, whose subject will be "Who Was Stubbs? The Vexations of Biography,” and Malcolm Warner, senior curator at the Kimbell, whose topic will be "Stubbs and the Rise of the English Thoroughbred.” The afternoon sessions, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., include "Art and Horsemanship: Stubb's Predecessor in European Painting and Sculpture” presented by Walter Liedtke, curator of European paintings, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and "Unbridled Passions: Animal Liberation from Stubbs to Delacroix” by Robert Rosenblum, professor of fine arts, New York University. The symposium is free and does not require reservations. Darnell Street Auditorium, across Arch Adams St. For more information, call 817-654-1034.

14 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Memphis Riverkings, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 3 p.m., $10-$25, 817-336-4423 or www.Brahmas.com.

14 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth offers artist led tours that provides a unique perspective as each guest artist focuses on a particular aspect of an exhibition or collection. Fort Worth artist Jim Malone leads this session. Free with general admission. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors (60+) & students with ID, $4, children 12 and under, free.2-3 p.m. in museum lobby. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

14-Feb. 6 The Kimbell Art Museum presents "Stubbs and the Horse” the first major exhibition in 20 years featuring the work of George Stubbs. Stubbs (1724-1806) was a great British painter of animals and outdoor life, and the first ever to focus on the central theme of his art, the horse. A selection of some 40 paintings and 30 drawings and prints will show the remarkable range and variety of Stubbs' images of the horse, from anatomical studies to equine portraits and scenes of mortal combat in the wild. The life-size painting of the racehorse Whistlejacket, perhaps Stubb's most widely admired work, is part of the exhibition. Curated by the Kimbell's Malcolm Warner, "Stubb's and the Horse” was organized by the Kimbell Art Museum in association with the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, and the National Gallery, London. A catalogue, written by Warner and independent scholar Robin Blake, is available in paperback for $29.95 or hardcover for $50, in the Museum Shop. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors 60+/students with ID $6, children 6-11, $4, children under 6 free. Half-price Tuesdays. Hrs. Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. noon-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-1034, www.kimbellart.org.

16 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Topeka Tarantulas, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7:30 p.m., $10-$25, 817-336-4423 or www.Brahmas.com.

17 Kimbell Art Museum's Wednesday Series of Lectures features C.D. Dickerson who will address "From Childhood Prodigy to the Sculptor of the Kimbell Modello: Bernini as a Modeler in Clay.” Free. 12:30 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-1034, www.kimbellart.org.

19 Billy Bob's Texas-Marshal Tucker Band, 10:30 p.m., $8.50 & $13.50. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

19,20,21The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs "Celebrating Our Own” at Bass Performance Hall, featuring four of its principal players led by guest conductor, Raymond Leppard. The program highlights the three Viennese Classical-era giants: Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Tickets $13-$72. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th and Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

19-Dec. 19 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) cast performs A Christmas Memory. This soothing bit of classic Americana is truly an enduring and heartwarming holiday tale. It's a loving adaptation of Truman Capote's recollection of his youth in the rural South during the Depression. Living with a slightly dotty but loving "cousin,” Capote remembers back to the time when he was about 10 years old and it was fruitcake baking time. A real holiday treat for all ages! Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $16-$24. On the Square. 866-572-0881, www.granburyoperahouse.org.

19-Jan. 3 Grapevine, TX-The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center on Lake Grapevine has announced its "Lone Star Christmas.” The new holiday tradition for North Texas begins with a tree lighting ceremony Fri., Nov. 19. The resort will be filled with strolling carolers, choirs, and other holiday music. Carriage rides will carry families about the grounds to enjoy unique outdoor holiday designs. And guests browsing one of the retail shops at the Gaylord Texan are sure to find one-of-a-kind, perfect holiday gifts. Each of the restaurants at the Gaylord Texan will offer holiday-inspired menus as well as roasted chestnuts, cookie decorating, hot-spiced cider, eggnog, hot chocolate and other goodies. Make reservations by calling 817-778-2000. 1501 Grapevine Trail, www.gaylordhotels.com.

19-Jan. 8 Cornerstone Theater of Fort Worth presents The Visitor, a musical set during Christmas time at the home of a broken family who is visited by an angel in disguise. The original music, the warmth of the show, and the double surprise ending has delighted audiences for 23 years. $8-$10. 7:30 p.m. & Sat. 2:30 p.m. 5008 James Ave., 817-924-5559, www.cornerstonetheatre.biz.

19-Feb. 6 Western art by women artists from throughout the southwest will be featured at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame's exhibit. Artists to be featured include Cowgirl Hall of Fame honoree Glenna Goodacre. Goodacre will bring an 8-foot Sacajawea statue as part of the exhibit. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors $5, children 6-18 $4, children 5 and under free. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

20 Amon G. Carter Stadium-Ft. Worth, TCU Horned Frog football vs. Southern Mississippi. Western Heritage Day. 2 p.m. Tickets $20-$30, Parking $5. 2900 Stadium Dr., 817-257-FROG, www.gofrogs.com.

20 Billy Bob's Texas-Joe Nichols, 10:30 p.m., $8.75 & $16.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

21 Kimbell Art Museum's film series presents George Stubbs: The Most Original and Searching of All Animal Painters (1984, 26 min.), and The English Masters: Gainsborough (1996,50 min.) 2 p.m. in the Museum Auditorium, free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034.

21 The Fort Worth Nature Center invites you to come and learn about wild turkeys. They almost were our national symbol, but of course, the bald eagle won out. What do they eat, where do they live and could you see them at the Nature Center? Find out the answers at this class. Free. 1-3 p.m. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, 817-237-1111.

22 Bass Performance Hall–The Cliburn Concerts series presents Czech pianist Ivan Moravec. Known for his refined and illuminating interpretations, Moravec has been a preferred soloist in major music capitals for more than fifty years. Recently, he was honored with a Cannes Classical Award for Lifetime Achievement and is included among the Philips recording series of Great Pianists of the 20th Century. His Cliburn Concerts recital engagement is part of a select cities U.S. tour. Tickets $15-$80. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-335-9000, www.basshall.com.

24-28 Disney on Ice brings Mickey and Minnie to the Fort Worth Convention Center. Join them as they travel the globe visiting magical lands on ice! Go with Lilo & Stitch as they embrace ‘ohana, the family spirit of Hawaii; fly away to Never Land with Peter Pan and Tinker Bell; escape with Ariel and Sebastian and go under the sea; and make tracks to London with 101 Dalmatians, all without leaving Fort Worth. Tickets $10-$50. Wed.-Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 1 & 5 p.m. 972-647-5700.

24-Dec. 12 Will Rogers Coliseum hosts the National Cutting Horse Association's 2004 World Championship Futurity. Open events are Nov. 24 through Nov. 30. Non-pro events are Dec. 1 through Dec. 5. Celebrity Cutting is Friday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Amateur night is Dec. 6 along with the Charles Goodnight Gala that evening. Western Blood stock Sales run from Dec.4 through Dec. 12. Semi-finals are Dec. 9, and Finals are Dec. 10, with Open Semi Finals scheduled for Dec. 11. The Western Mercantile trade show will be open during the entire show. Gen. Ad. $6, Reserve $10. For more information, go to www.nchacutting.com. One Amon Carter Square.

25 Grapevine, TX-The Gaylord Texan Resort presents a Thanksgiving Champagne Day brunch served in the Texas Ballroom. This special brunch features ten different food stations where guests may enjoy such foods as Sushi; Sliced Free Range Turkey with Giblet Gravy and Fresh Cranberry Sauce & Sage Dressing; Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, au jus; Omelets Made To Order; Clove Studded Ham, and incredible holiday desserts! 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with seating every half hour. Gen. Ad. $63, seniors $47.50, children 7-12, $25, children under 6 dine free. Included in these prices is self parking; a 21% service charge and 7.2% sales tax. For reservations, call 817-778-2000 or go to www.gaylordhotels.com.

26 Billy Bob's Texas-Cross Canadian Ragweed, 10:30 p.m., $12 & $15. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

26 Granbury,TX--A Country Christmas Celebration with a lighted float parade, holiday carol sing-a-longs, candle lighting, a visit from Santa and extended shopping hours in the Historic District. Also visit the Enchanted Forest, an indoor snow-filled forest featuring wondrous Christmas scenes. For more information, call 817-573-5299 or go to www.hgma.com.

26,27,28 The Fort Worth Symphony and the Fort Worth Symphony Chorus, conducted by David Keith, presents "Home for the Holidays” at Bass Performance Hall. A Fort Worth family holiday tradition, filled with joyous carols, a family sing-a-long, the FWSO Festival Chorus, Ebenezer Scrooge and St. Nick himself. This is the only place in Texas where it's guaranteed to snow! Tickets $23-$72. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

26-Dec. 23 Casa Mañana's Children's Playhouse presents the world premiere of Santa Is Missing!, a holiday musical comedy. Christmas is coming and Santa has mysteriously disappeared! It's up to Rudolph, Frosty, the Easter Bunny and many other favorite holiday characters to find Jolly Old Saint Nick in time to save Christmas.Tickets $13-$17. Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 2 & 6 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. 3101 W. Lancaster, 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

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

27 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show. Family friendly entertainment. 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. Box seats $10.50, Gen. Ad. $8, Seniors 60+ $6.50 & children 3-12, $4.50. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

27 Billy Bob's Texas-Tracy Byrd, 10:30 p.m., $9 & $21. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

29 Grapevine,TX celebrates its Carol of Lights. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. where participants can sing along with local choirs as the switch is thrown lighting thousands of lights in historic downtown Grapevine. At the Gazebo, 325 S. Main St.

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