KEY Magazine Fort Worth

NOVEMBER 2005

Ongoing Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers and along waterways of the 109-acre park. An exhibition greenhouse and gift shop are two detours in the journey. The main gardens are free & open daily from 8 a.m. until sunset. A small fee is required for the 7.5 acre Japanese garden, which is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and offers tours that take about an hour. A small fee is also required for the conservatory-open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. The Gardens Restaurant and the Treasure Tree Gift Shop are also on site. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

Ongoing Glen Rose, TX-Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a unique wildlife Refuge situated in the sprawling Texas hill country that features guided tours, camping and wildlife studies. Hrs. 8:30 a.m. until two hrs. before sunset. Open daily except major holidays. Gen. Ad. $18.95, seniors $14.95, children 3-11, $12.95, children under 2, free. 3 miles south of Glen Rose, off Hwy. 67, 25 4-897-2960, www.fossilrim.org.

Ongoing New at the Kimbell Art Museum-Children and adults are enjoying the Kimbell’s self-guided tours, which are fun for the entire family. Created for the Museum’s special exhibitions, these thought-provoking guides invite children and adults to investigate artworks together. Families are provided with a brochure, writing board and pencil. There is no charge for this program, other than the admission fee required to enter special exhibitions. Admission for special exhibitions: Gen. Ad. adults $6, seniors 60+ & students with ID, $4, and children 6-11, $2. Children under 6 free. Hrs: Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays, New Year’s Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays pulled by the 109 year-old steam engine. Thursdays are Vintage Diesel Days. Celebrate Veterans’ Day on November 11 with free small American flags. Also this month, to celebrate the biggest shopping days of the year, November 25 & 26, all adult passengers will receive packets containing valuable coupons from Grapevine and Stockyards Merchants. Trips from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards are scheduled Fridays through Sundays departing Grapevine at 1 p.m. and arriving in the Stockyards about 2:30 p.m. The return run boards at 4:15 p.m. to arrive back in Grapevine around 5:45 p.m. Robbers have been known to board the train as it makes its way from Grapevine to Fort Worth. The hour long Trinity River Run-leaving from the Stockyards-is 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day. Tickets for the Grapevine to Fort Worth Run are Gen. Adm. $20, seniors 55+ $18, and children $10. Tickets for the Trinity River Run are Gen. Adm. $10, seniors $9, and children $6. One-way tickets are available. Plan to be at the depot 1 hour before departure time. Depots are located in Grapevine at 707 S. Main St. & the Fort Worth Stockyards Station at 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-410-3123, www.gvrr.com.

Ongoing The Ft. Worth Zoo, home to over 5,000 native and exotic animals and a world famous reptile collection, is rated one of America’s top zoos by Family Life magazine, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today and Southern Living Reader’s Choice Awards. Texas Wild!, is an 8-acre area that allows guests to encounter more than 300 creatures and visit 6 regions of the Lone Star State in just hours. The Zagat Survey U.S. Family Travel Guide recently rated it the #1 attraction in the DFW area and #19 among the “50 Overall Top-Rated Attractions in the United States.” Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day noon-4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $9.75, seniors 65+, $6.25, children 3-12, $7.25, toddlers 2 & under, free. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild!. Parking $5. Half-price tickets on Wednesdays. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing Granbury, TX-The talented cast at Granbury Live performs a show full of music and laughter. Three musical giants-Elvis, Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly-all come alive on the Granbury Live stage. And Mo and Bro, the Blue Suede Brothers, have discovered the mysterious secrets of the UFO phenomena and an intergalactic plot to conquer the Lone Star state. The cast’s clever but unvexing routines are a delight to lovers of “rock ‘n roll.” Fridays 8 p.m. and Saturdays 1 p.m. & 8 p.m. 1-800-989-9062 or granburylive.com. On the Square.

Ongoing The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame houses over 2,000 artifacts and information about more than 400 remarkable women. The $21 million, 33,000 square foot museum honors women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors $5, & youths 3-12, $4, children 2 & under, free. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

Ongoing Ft. Worth Trinity Park-The Log Cabin Village living history museum depicts the lifestyle of pioneers who settled this area in the mid-to-late 1800s. Hrs: Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1-5 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. 7:30 p.m. 224 N. Center St., 817-226-4400, www.johnniehigh.com.

Ongoing Arlington, TX-The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, at Ameriquest Field in Arlington, features baseball uniforms, balls, playing cards and photographs depicting the history of the sport. The Learning Center for Children houses interactive exhibits on baseball and how the sport is related to fields such as science, math, history, geography and communications. Tours of the ballpark are available. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5842.

Ongoing Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District-The Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive occurs twice daily, weather permitting, but they don’t mosey-along on major holidays. Herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive 15 to 17 head of cattle down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Bldg. or across the street near the Stockyards Visitor’s Center. Watching the herd is free. Along E. Exchange Ave., 817-336-4373.

Ongoing Fort Worth’s history is housed in the 94-year-old Fire Station No. 1 building located in the City Center Complex. This Fort Worth Museum of Science & History exhibit traces Fort Worth’s development from its beginning as a frontier outpost, through its rowdy youth as a cattle town to the present. The exhibit features graphics, historical artifacts, photographs and documents, reproduced paintings and original posters. Hrs. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free. Corner of 2nd & Commerce Sts., 817-255-9408.

Ongoing Black Dog Tavern presents “The Jazz Monsters,” a 20-piece professional jazz band consisting of esteemed musicians who have taught and performed throughout the Metroplex for years. Enjoy big band jazz from the ‘40s through the ‘90s, featuring arrangements by Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Tom Kubis and many others. First Sunday of each month from 5-7:30 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Downtown Fort Worth, 903 Throckmorton St., 817-332-8190.

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. 5 Come see the Appaloosa Horse Club World Championship Show at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. 3401 West Lancaster, 817-392-7469, www.appaloosa.com.

Through Nov. 6 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame presents “Manuel: Star-Spangled Couture.” Fifty one-of-a-kind state jackets, and three perfo rmance outfits worn by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris on the Trio album cover, are at the museum. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors $5, children 3-12, $4 and children under 2 free. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1720 Gendy St., 817-509-8991, www.cowgirl.net.

Through Nov. 12 Celebrating its 25th Anniversary season in memory of Rudy Eastman, Jubilee Theatre presents The Colored Museum, by George C. Wolfe. This farcical drama will take you through “galleries” of divas, professionals, soldiers, and perpetrators. It’s a series of challenging vignettes illuminating how the African-American experience has come to shape American culture while reshaping itself along the way. Tickets $12-$20. Thurs. performance Nov. 3rd-8 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

Through Nov. 13 The cast of Theatre Arlington performs Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl. Be Charlie’s guest as he uses his Golden Ticket to enter Willy Wonka’s magical world of Ever-Lasting Gob-Stoppers, Chocolate rivers and Oompah-Loompahs. There are delights to be learned in this children’s fantasy. All- Youth Production, Rated G. Tickets $10. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. 305 West Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

Through Dec. 10 Arlington, TX-Arlington Museum of Art is presenting two exhibitions into December: “Layered, Stacked, Assembled” in the Allan Saxe Mezzanine Galleries through Dec. 3 and “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” curated by AMA director, Anne Allen, in the Joyner and Denker Galleries through Dec. 10. Combined, both exhibitions feature a total of nineteen innovative Texas artists offering provocative and engaging contemporary art for a wide audience. Wed,-Sat., 201 W. Main St., 817-275-4600.

Through Dec. 18 Amon Carter Museum features the exhibit “The Art of Twentieth Century American Illustrators from the Collection.” This installation pairs works from the Carter’s extensive collection of twentieth-century illustrated books with prints by the same artists-illustrators from the museum’s collection of works on paper. Focusing on works produced during the decades between the two World Wars (1917-1941), the exhibit provides a glimpse into a uniquely American and here-to-fore lesser known aspect of the museum’s collections. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Jan. 4, 2006 Visitors to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will see what robots look like in real life labs as the brand-new “Robots and Us” exhibit makes its debut. The exhibit, which was developed, designed and built by the Science Museum of Minnesota, will give visitors a lighthearted look at modeling artificial life after the real thing. “Robots and Us” encourages Fort Worth Museum visitors of all ages to compare sci-fi fantasies of robots with today’s technical realities and to explore why it’s so hard to build robots to be like humans. Gen. Adm. $7, $6 for kids and seniors. 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 Jan. 8, 2006 In 1979, the Amon Carter Museum commissioned renowned photographer Richard Avedon (1923-2004) to create a portrait of the American West. The resulting 1985 exhibition, “In the American West: Photographs by Richard Avedon,” was widely regarded as a landmark in photographic history and a definitive expression of the power of photographic art. In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of this history-making project, the Carter presents a special exhibition of 78 of the 124 original photographs. Gen Ad. $8, seniors 62+ and students with ID, $6, 18 & under, free. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Jan. 8, 2006 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents the exhibition “Anselm Kiefer: Heaven and Earth.” Anselm Kiefer (born Germany, 1945) is widely regarded as one of today’s most significant and pertinent working artists. This exhibition, the first American survey of the artist’s work in almost twenty years, includes more than sixty paintings, books and sculptures created between 1969 and the present. Its goal is to reveal the layers of meaning threaded throughout all of Kiefer’s work, specifically focusing on his career-long fascination with seeds and the relationship between heaven and earth. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors 60+ & students with an ID, $4, children under 12, free. Free Wednesdays & the first Sunday of each month. Hrs: Tues., Wed., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through Jan. 15, 2006 The Modern Art Museum is exhibiting a selection of works from Pablo Picasso’s Vollard Suite, part of the Museum’s permanent collection, last exhibited in 1985. These famous plates-etchings, dry points and combined techniques, created by Picasso between 1930 and 1937, represent one of the highlights of the artist’s career. Ambroise Vollard, publisher of the Suite, was a prominent twentieth century art dealer and publisher. Prior to World War I, his Paris gallery was the central hub for artists and collectors who were drawn there by his extraordinary inventory of paintings, including works by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Picasso and Vollard shared a close working relationship until 1910, when the dealer found the painter’s Cubist style difficult to accept. But for the preceding decade, Vollard served as Picasso’s primary dealer and, despite his misgivings about Cubism, the two continued to collaborate on publishing projects after 1910. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors 60+ & students with an ID, $4, children under 12, free. Free every Wednesday and the first Sunday of the month. Hrs. Tues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through Jan. 22, 2006 Stamp your passport, load your luggage and fasten your safety belt for the “Pack Your Bags! A Kids Ticket to Travel” at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Children of all ages will be fascinated by this unique and exciting museum experience that provides children with a fun, hands-on approach to learn about themselves and the world. Tickets to the Museum are free to individuals who have relocated to the Fort Worth-Dallas area as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Evacuees need only show their new Tarrant County identification card or their Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama identification at the Museum Ticket Office. Gen. Adm. $7, $6 for kids and seniors. 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 Feb. 5, 2006 The Amon Carter Museum presents “Into the Night,” a remarkable group of landscapes, portraits and abstracts that explores the beauty and mysteries layered within nocturnal images in the Carter’s Focus on Photographs Gallery. Hrs: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Feb. 5, 2006 The Amon Carter Museum displays a special Exhibition, “The Spirit of 291,” in celebration of the centennial of the founding of Alfred Stieglitz’s “Little Galleries of the Photo-Secession.” This small exhibition of works offers a unique opportunity to experience the flavor of the legendary gallery that became known simply as “291.” In operation for only twelve years, from November 1905 until June 1917, “291” was home to innovative exhibitions devoted to European and American vanguard art. This installation pays homage to young American artists such as Paul Strand, John Marin, Marsden Hartley, Arthur Dove and Georgia O’Keeffe, whose careers flourished under Stieglitz’s watchful eye and careful nurturing. Exhibition hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through March 30, 2006 Experience the speed and heart-pumping excitement of NASCAR on a screen towering seven stories high, surrounded by 12,000 watts of digital surround sound, as NASCAR: The IMAX Experience races into the Omni Theater. Through the magic of The IMAX Experience®, audiences are transported behind the wheel of a NASCAR racecar and are immersed in the on-track excitement at speeds of up to 180 miles per hour. Narrated by Kiefer Sutherland, NASCAR provides an insider’s perspective of the nation’s number one spectator sport, with a brief look back at how it all began. Tickets: adults $7, children/seniors $6. For showtimes visit www.fortworthmuseum.org. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300.

1 Wise and humorous, Hal Holbrook’s astounding transformation into the celebrated author Mark Twain in “Mark Twain Tonight!,” will leave audiences in stitches at Bass Performance Hall. This riveting show has been hailed as the model for theatrical one-man performances, having won both a Tony Award and a Drama Critics Circle Award. Constantly adding to his material, editing and changing it to fit the times, he has no set program for each performance, but chooses material as he goes along. Tickets $27.50-$55. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

1 Tuesdays at the Modern is a popular series of lectures and presentations by artists, scholars and critics at the Modern Art Museum. John Pomara is an artist based in Dallas who is known and appreciated for his contributions as an artist, curator, writer and teacher. In 2001 Pomara’s work was featured in the Dallas Museum of Art’s Concentration exhibition, and this fall he has been selected for the Legends award by The Dallas Center for Contemporary Art. Pomara’s slick-surfaced paintings, with their subtle shifts in horizontal lines and smears, are an absolutely meditative end to his highly technical means. Free. 7 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

2 Cliburn Concerts presents the universally acclaimed Irish pianist Barry Douglas and the distinguished forty-piece chamber orchestra, Camerata Ireland, at Bass Performance Hall. Mr. Douglas, who founded the orchestra in 1999, will be its conductor and soloist in a program of works by Beethoven, Mozart and Penderecki. Tickets $15-$80. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-335-9000, www.basshall.com.

3 Billy Bob’s Texas-BBQ with the King-Richard Petty. Tickets $25-benefitting Speedway Children’s Charities. 11 a.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

3-6 Justin, TX-Don’t miss Race Week at Texas Motor Speedway with events such as the Silverado 350, the Dickies 500 and the SCC auction. Gen. ad. $25, reserved seating $35. 3545 Lone Star Circle, 817-215-8500, www.texasmotorspeedway.com.

3-6 Don’t miss it when the Broadway Divas join the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and conductor Jack Everly at Bass Performance Hall. Get ready for some thrilling, show-stopping performances and maybe just a bit of competition in selections from Les Miserables, Dreamgirls, My Fair Lady, Funny Girl, Hello Dolly!, Cabaret, Annie, Chicago and many more. Tickets $23-$72. Showtimes: Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

4 The first Friday of each month, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and Café Modern team up to bring you live music and cocktails at the Modern Art Museum. This month hear the James Hinkle Trio as you sip on Mumbo Jumbo, the featured cocktail. Visit the website for menu and prices. 5-8 p.m. A docent-led, 20-minute focus tour is available at 6:30 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

4 Billy Bob’s Texas-Cory Morrow. Tickets $9 & $13. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

4-6 See the 2006 motorcycles from the major manufacturers, ATVs, one-of-a-kind custom bikes, vintage displays, thrilling live-action entertainment and more at the Fort Worth Convention Center’s Cycle World International Motorcycle Show. Attendees can purchase accessories and gear and talk to industry experts. Fun for the entire family! 1201 Houston St., 800-331-5706, www.motorcycleshows.com.

4,5,11,12,18,19,25,26 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $13, VIP $11, Gen. Ad. $9, seniors 60+, $7.50 & children 3-12, $6. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

4-Dec. 17 Circle Theatre’s cast performs Guys on Ice, by Fred Alley & James Kaplan. If you like Garrison Keillor’s Minnesota humor, you’ll love this charming story of two ice fishing buddies, Lloyd and Marvin, who talk and sing about fishing, beer and the girl that got away. In their ice-fishing shanty on a lake in northern Wisconsin, Marvin awaits his opportunity to appear on a cable TV show, while Lloyd ponders his wife’s concerns about his plans to spend their anniversary at Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers. With musical numbers such as “Ode to a Snowmobile Suit” and “Fish is a Miracle Food,” these guys will charm your wool socks right off! PG Rating. Tickets $15-$25. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. In Sundance Sq., 230 W. 4th St., 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

5 Amon G. Carter Stadium-Ft. Worth, TCU Horned Frog football vs. Colorado State. 6 p.m. Tickets $20-$30. 2900 Stadium Dr., 817-257-FROG, www.gofrogs.com.

5 Billy Bob’s Texas-Gary Allan. Tickets $10 & $23. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

5 Introduce your child to the joys of music in a brand new family friendly concert series presented by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Cliburn Recital Hall. The first performance in the Family Concert Series will feature fun polkas, waltzes and marches composed by members of the celebrated Strauss family. The melodies are charming and perfectly silly for kids with polkas named “Chatterbox,” “Without Brakes,” and “Lightning and Thunder.” The works make use of the wide range of sounds in the Orchestra, especially the special effect percussion instruments including the cuckoo, bird whistle, ratchet and more. Also featured is the popular classical music hit “The Blue Danube Waltz,” by Johann Strauss. Children will be encouraged to clap along with the polkas and dances, and the concert includes educational highlights about the Strauss family and their music. Tickets: adults, $10, children 21 & under, $5. Showtime 11 a.m. 330 E. Fourth Street, one block east of Bass Performance Hall, 817-665-6000.

6 The Kimbell Art Museum presents the epic drama of the Medici family chronicles, their rise to power, turbulent Renaissance politics and some of the greatest creative minds of the Western world. The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance DVD series will be shown in four parts. In November see The Medici Popes. Free. 2 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

9 The Kimbell Art Museum holds Wednesday Lecture Series to introduce the permanent collection and selected exhibitions on view. Jennifer Casler Price, curator for Asian and non-Western art, presents the lecture From the Sublime to the Superfluous: The Decorative Arts of China. Free. 12:30 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

10 Cliburn at the Modern Art Museum holds its first-ever choral event showcasing the music of Morten Lauridsen, one of the most celebrated composers of choral music today. Tickets $15. 8 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-335-9000, www.cliburn.org.

11 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.

11 Billy Bob’s Texas-Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers. Tickets $9 & $12. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

11, 12 & 18, 19 Rose Marine Theater presents A Tale of Los Niños Cinco, an original play by Rob Bosquez. In a magical and mystical Mexico of another time, five children hold off an army of invaders at their palace while performing wonders using only their imaginations. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Matinees Nov. 13 & 20 at 2 p.m., bilingual - Rated PG-13. General admission $10, and students and seniors, $5. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333.

11-13 The Interstate Batteries Texas Stampede takes place at the American Airlines Center. Top cowboys and cowgirls compete in this regular-season top rodeo event. Additional entertainment will come from Martina McBride and Christian music’s MercyMe. Up-and-coming Cross Canadian Ragweed and Dierks Bentley will also perform. Early holiday shopping can be done at the Children’s Medical Center Christmas Stampede in the 32,000 square foot tent outside American Airlines Center. Proceeds from both the Interstate Batteries Texas Stampede and the Christmas Stampede benefit Children’s Medical Center’s pediatric programs. Rodeo and concert tickets are from $19 to $55. Christmas Stampede admission is free with a same-day rodeo ticket, and for children 6 & under. 2500 Victory Ave., 214-373-8000.8333.

11 & 13 Fort Worth Opera invites you to La Traviata at Bass Performance Hall. When he was twenty, author Alexandre Dumas fell in love with a brilliant courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Ms. Duplessis died from tuberculosis in 1847, and Dumas published his novel, La Dame aux Camelias in 1848. Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata is based on Dumas’ work. Tickets $19-$140. Showtimes: Fri. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4325, www.basshall.com.

12 Join the Museum of Science and History’s Noble Planetarium and the Fort Worth Astronomical Society in their monthly star-gazing event. Parking lot north of the Museum, weather permitting. Free. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9409, www.fwmuseum.org.

12 Amon G. Carter Stadium-Ft. Worth, TCU Horned Frog football vs. UNLV. 6 p.m. Tickets $20-$30. 2900 Stadium Dr., 817-257-FROG, www.gofrogs.com.

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

12 Billy Bob’s Texas-Charlie Robison. Tickets $9 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

12 Visitors to the Fort Worth Stockyards will have an exciting opportunity to revisit a bit of history from the American West as they view live North American bison. Come look, listen and learn about an animal native to North America whose numbers were once in the millions, dwindled to near extinction, but now number more than 350,000 head today. In a unique effort to reduce harmful stress, the TBA will offer these magnificent animals via video auction inside the sale ring. Attendees will have an opportunity to preview these same animals from a catwalk above the Stockyards holding pens. The North American bison, symbol of the American West, is the largest land animal in North America. Auction begins at 11 a.m. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.fortworthstockyards.org.

13 Miro Quartet, an internationally renowned chamber group, performs for one afternoon only at the Kimbell Art Museum this fall. Taking its name from the Spanish artist Joan Miró, whose original artworks drew from the realm of memory and imaginative fantasy, the quartet has captivated audiences with its youthful intensity and mature interpretations of traditional and contemporary classical works. Museum auditorium. Free admission; seating is limited. 2 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

15 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Oklahoma City Blazers, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7:30 p.m., $10-$25, 817-336-4423 or www.Brahmas.com.

16-20 Dallas, TX-Dreams really do come true! Disney On IceSM is proud to bring you a dazzling tale of hope, heart, heroism and hilarity as Disney On Ice presents “Princess Classics” at Reunion Arena. This stunning spectacle is an awe-inspiring and fun-filled journey to the magical lands of Disney’s classic fairy tales. Travel to a kingdom under the sea, an enchanted palace in France, an Arabian castle and more! Enter the fantasy worlds of your favorite Disney princesses-Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and Snow White-as they bring magic to the Metroplex in this royal skating extravaganza. Tickets $10-$50. Call or go online to find out about individual showtimes. 777 Sports Street, 972-647-5700, www.DisneyOnIce.com.

17-Jan. 2, 2006 During the Lone Star Christmas, the Gaylord Texan Resort will be filled with the sounds of choirs and other holiday music. Carriage rides will carry families about the grounds of the resort to enjoy the unique outdoor holiday decorations. And guests shopping at one of the retail outlets at Gaylord Texan are sure to find that one-of-a-kind, perfect holiday gift. This year, experience “ICE!,” part of the Lone Star Christmas, and be thrilled with the fantasy in ice, exciting slides, dramatic lighting and soaring music. 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817-778-1000, www.gaylordhotels.com.

18 Billy Bob’s Texas-Little Joe Y La Familia. Tickets $9 & $12. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

18-Feb. 12, 2006 Thirty rare historic Texas flags, part of the touring “Texas Flags” exhibit, make their final stop at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. Each flag-from 1835 to 1944-has a story behind it. Some were carried into battle-sometimes by enemy soldiers and sometimes by allies. Others were flown in celebration parades. Among the most prized is the battle flag of Hood’s Texas Brigade, which was carried at the Civil War Battle of Antietam. The first commander’s wife included pieces of her wedding dress in the flag. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors $5, & children 3-12, $4, 2 & under, free. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

19 Billy Bob’s Texas-Phil Vassar. Tickets $9 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

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

23 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Tulsa 66ers, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7 p.m., $10-$75, 817-698-8333 or www.FWFlyer s.com.

25 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Arkansas RimRockers, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7 p.m., $10-$75, 817-698-8333 or www.FWFlyers.com.

25 Make plans now to attend the 23rd annual Sundance Square Parade of Lights in downtown Fort Worth. This year’s theme, “Holiday Storytime,” promises to be a fun-filled event for the entire family. The parade, presented by Chase and produced by Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., will feature over 100 highly illuminated floats, beautiful antique cars, marching bands, equestrian units, horse-drawn carriages and a cast of delightful characters dressed in their holiday best. Free. 6-7:30 p.m. 817-336-2787 ext. 24, www.fortworthparadeoflights.org.

25 Billy Bob’s Texas-Jason Boland. Tickets $9 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

25-27 Home for the Holidays with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra is coming to Bass Performance Hall for the entire family, filled with Christmas carol favorites, a family sing-a-long and even jolly old St. Nick himself. All the traditions of the season and the only place in Texas that it’s guaranteed to snow every night. Tickets $19-$72. Showtimes: Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-335-9000, www.basshall.com or www.fwsymphony.org.

26 Every Saturday after Thanksgiving, Downtown Fort Worth is filled with the sound of jingle bells as runners and walkers from all over the Metroplex join together to participate in the annual Jingle Bell Run For Arthritis. The 2005 Jingle Bell Run For Arthritis marks the fourteenth year of this fun-filled night run. The events include a 5K certified night run, 5K fun walk, 1-mile Elf Run, post race awards ceremony, pictures with Santa and the 65 foot Christmas tree,a music stage, children’s activities and food and beverages. 5 p.m. Sundance Square, 817-731-1760, www.fortworthjinglebellrun.kintera.org.

26 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.StockyardsRodeo.com.

26 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Oklahoma City Blazers, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7:30 p.m., $10-$25, 817-336-4423 or www.Brahmas.com.

26 Billy Bob’s Texas-Dwight Yoakam. Tickets $11 & $28. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

27 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Fayetteville Patriots, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7 p.m., $10-$75, 817-698-8333 or www.FWFlyers.com.

28 Sing along with local choirs as the switch is thrown lighting thousands of lights in historic downtown Grapevine. The holiday festivities begin at 7 p.m. at the Gazebo, 325 S. Main. www.grapevinetexasusa.com.

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

Dec. 1 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Arkansas RimRockers, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7 p.m., $10-$75, 817-698-8333 or www.FWFlyers.com.

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