KEY Magazine Fort Worth

NOVEMBER 2007

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 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. 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. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors $7, & youths 3-12, $7, children 2 & under, free. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

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.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. The Gardens Restaurant and the Treasure Tree Gift Shop are on site. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

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.-4 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $3.50, seniors & youths 4-17, $3, children under 4, free. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln., 817-926-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.

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. Admissions 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Park closes at 5:30 p.m. Open daily except major holidays. Adults $19.95 (weekends & holidays $21.95), seniors 62+ $15.95 (weekends & holidays $18.95), ages 3-11 $12.95 (weekends & holidays $15.95), & children under 2 free. Discount on Wed. 3 miles south of Glen Rose, off Hwy. 67, 254-897-2960, www.fossilrim.org.

Ongoing Arlington, TX-The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, at Rangers Ballpark 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 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 has rated the zoo the #1 attraction in the DFW area and #19 among the “50 Overall Top-Rated Attractions in the United States.” Hrs. are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, open until 6 p.m. on weekends. Gen. Ad. $10.50, children 3-12, $8. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild!. Parking $5. Half-price tickets on Wednesdays. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.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. Trips from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards are scheduled Thursdays through Sundays, departing Grapevine at 1 p.m. and arriving in the Stockyards about 2:30 p.m. The return run boards at 4:45 p.m. to arrive back in Grapevine around 6 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 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Christmas Day. Tickets for the Grapevine to Fort Worth Run are Gen. Ad. $20, seniors 55+, $18, and children $10. Tickets for the Trinity River run are Gen. Ad. $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 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 Oscar’s Mexican Restaurant in Haltom City-“The Jazz Monsters,” a 20-piece professional jazz band consisting of esteemed musicians who have taught and performed throughout the Metroplex. 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 Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted. 3408 Denton Hwy, 817-222-9020.

Thursdays Featuring Ray Sharp on the Grand Piano. Each Thursday in The Lounge, adjacent to the Four Day Weekend Theater, Ray Sharp plays his Boston Grand Piano and different top vocalists come from in and around the Metroplex to sing. Inside the Four Day Weekend Theater, 312 Houston St., 817-226-4329, www.myspace.com/encorelounge.

Thursdays Complimentary wine tasting every Thursday night at WineStyles. 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. 4825 Overton Ridge, Suite 304, 817-361-9463, www.winestyles.net/hulen.

Saturdays Grapevine’s Palace Theatre-Yellow Rose Productions presents the Grapevine Opry Country Music Showcase, 7:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $15, children $10. Senior & group discounts available. 300 S. Main St., 817-481-8733.

Every Friday & Saturday Night Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats & VIP $15, Gen. Ad. $11, seniors 60+, $9.50 & children 3-12, $8. Free Kid Fridays for 12 and under on the 3rd, 10th & 17th only. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

Through Nov. 2 The Fort Worth Botanic Garden Center presents “Treasures of Peru’s Amazon Jungle.” In honor of Hispanic Heritage, Fort Worth photographer Diane Simons Lovell, one of the few in the world to explore and photograph all seven continents, shares some of her favorite color photographs. 8 a.m.-closing. Free to public. Off University Drive, at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.org.

Through Nov. 3 Hangman’s House of Horrors is one of the top charity-benefiting haunted houses in the World! Recently featured on the Travel Channel and in Family Circle Magazine, Hangman’s features four haunted attractions, over 120 live actors, spectacular special FX and a festival with live bands, karaoke, body art, concessions and more! Hangman’s is located in Fort Worth at I-30 and Forest Park Blvd., one mile west of downtown. Open nightly. Hours are 7 p.m. until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, until 10 p.m. all other nights. Tickets $4-$30. 817-336-HANG, www.hangmans.com.

Through Nov. 3 Appaloosa Horse Club World Championship Show at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., 817-392-7469, www.willrogersmemorialcenter.com.

Through Nov. 17 Circle Theatre presents Snake in the Grass, by Alan Ayckbourn. A sunlit garden holds deeply buried memories for sisters, Annabel and Miriam. Is it just the past that haunts them, or something even more terrifying? This English thriller will take you on a hair-raising ride, twisting and turning its way to a shocking end! Adult content. Tickets $18-$28. Showtimes Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8 p.m., In Sundance Sq., 230 W. 4th St., 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

Through Dec. 2 Amon Carter Museum presents “With New Eyes: Exploration and the American West.” Explore the contributions of the photographers who participated in the U.S. government’s surveys of the West that began in 1867, two years before the completion of the transcontinental railroad. These artists helped shape public knowledge of and opinions about the interior West. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., and noon-5 p.m. Sun. Free to public. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Jan. 1, 2008 “Declaring Space” at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. “Declaring Space” focuses on the work of four artists whose works had a dramatic impact on the complex development of abstract space and color in the years following World War II: Lucio Fontana, Yves Klein, Barnett Newman, and Mark Rothco. Gen. Ad. $8, students with IDs and seniors 60+ $4, children under 13 free. Free on Wednesdays and the first Sunday of every 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. 6, 2008 Amon Carter Museum has eliminated admission fees to special exhibitions when it reopened this summer, providing free access to all of the museum’s galleries and enabling greater public access to one of the country’s finest museums of American art. Free admission began in August with “Accommodating Nature: The Photographs of Frank Gohlke,” on view through Jan. 6, 2008. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., and noon-5 p.m. Sun. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933 or www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Jan. 13, 2008 Amon Carter Museum presents “Masterworks of American Photography.” The Carter Museum holds one of the country’s largest and most important collections of photographs. This exhibition features works from the earliest years of the medium up to the present day. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., and noon-5 p.m. Sun. Free to public. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Spring 2008 During the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s renovation, it has opened exhibits from ExploraZone to KIDSPACE, as well as other exhibits next door in the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. One of those exhibits is called “Seeing.” Displays include “Change Blindness,” in which a seemingly static street scene transforms before the observer’s eyes. In “Disagreeing about Color,” the point is made that not everybody sees color the same way. “Hoop Nightmares” illustrates how special glasses can make an easy task challenging by shifting the visual field while “Spinning Eraser” makes colored shapes and three-dimensional objects seem to disappear. The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s renovated building will reopen in the fall of 2009: the Omni Theatre will reopen in the Spring of 2008. 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org. The National Cowgirl Museum is at 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

Through July 27, 2008 Amon Carter Museum presents “100 Years of Autochrome.” See a selection of photographs and other materials from the Carter's collection that together celebrate the 100th anniversary of the autochrome, the first commercially viable color photographic process. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., and noon-5 p.m. Sun. Free to public. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

1-4 Race week at Texas Motor Speedway. Nov. 1: NASCAR Nextel Cup Series; NASCAR Busch Series; NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Nov. 2 NASCAR Nextel Cup; Busch Series; Silverado 350k-NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Nov. 3: O’Reilly Challenge-NASCAR Busch Series race. Nov. 4: Dickies 500-NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. 817-215-8500, www.texasmotorspeedway.com.

2 Billy Bob’s Texas-Aaron Watson. Tickets $10 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

2-4 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents "Rodgers & Hammerstein on Stage and Screen” at Bass Performance Hall. This world-premiere production will celebrate legendary music, lyrics, and moments from the stage AND screen versions of their beloved masterpieces, all accompanied by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Tickets $24-$76. 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6500, www.fwsymphony.org.

2-11 Arlington, TX-Theatre Arlington performs an all-youth play-Bridge to Terabithia, based on the popular story of two friends who share their vast imaginations and ultimately create the world of Terabithia. Rated G. Tickets: $10. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. 305 W. Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 The Modern Art Museum’s Magnolia at the Modern screens four films in November. 2-4 Two Days in Paris, Fri. 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & Sun. 2 & 4 p.m.; Dans Paris, 9-11; Sleuth, 16-18; and Deep Water, 23-25. Fri. 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. & Sun. 2 & 4 p.m. 3200 Darnell Street. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

3 Amon G. Carter Stadium-Ft. Worth, TCU Horned Frog football vs. New Mexico. 4:30 p.m. Tickets $20-$30. 2900 Stadium Dr., 817-257-FROG, www.gofrogs.com.

3 Billy Bob’s Texas-Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Tickets $15 & $22. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

4 Kimbell Art Museum’s film series features author and art historian Simon Schama narrating the 60-minute film Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825). Schama melds dramatic reenactments, location shooting and art photography to explore the power of art. (2006, 60 min.) 2 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451.

6-11 Casa Mañana presents Man of La Mancha at Bass Performance Hall. This musical comedy/tragedy tells the romantic and noble tale of a knight who sets out to right all wrongs and win the heart of a good woman as he duels his demons and a few windmills along the way. Tickets $27-$79. Showtimes: Tue., Wed., & Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., & Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

7 Kimbell Art Museum’s Wednesday Series: “Art in Context” focuses on the permanent collection and special exhibitions on view at the Kimbell providing background about the major schools of art. Carol Robbins, the Ellen and Harry S. Parker III Curator of the Arts of the Americas and the Pacific at the Dallas Museum of Art will talk about "Images of Textiles in Huari and Maya Art at the Kimbell Art Museum," at 12:30 p.m. in the Museum auditorium. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

7-11 Lone Star International Film Festival in Sundance Square. Come and enjoy four days filled with screenings, panels, discussions and star-studded red carpet events, including screenings of more than 50 independent and international films. Various venues will host the event in Sundance Square. $6 for movies before 6 p.m. daily; $9 after 6 p.m. and $6 for students and seniors. 817-735-1117, www.lsiff.com.

8 Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society presents Jason Vieaux, at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Tickets $25, 7:30 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-498-0363, www.fortworth.guitarsociety.org.

9 Billy Bob’s Texas-Casey Donahew Band. Tickets $10 & $14.10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

9-10 Texas Longhorn Breeders Association presents “The Horn Showcase” at Will Rogers Memorial Center. 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., 817-392-7469, www.willrogersmemorialcenter.com.

9-10 “It’s almost Christmas” pottery show and sale at the Fort Worth Community Art Center. “Meet the artist” reception Fri. from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Sale continues from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. 1300 Gendy St., 817-472-9833, www.tpsg.biz.

9-11 Fort Worth Greek Festival. Come enjoy popular Greek foods, shop for fine jewelry and take in the live entertainment at this weekend event. Free admission. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 2020 NW 21st St., 817-626-5578, www.FortWorthGreekFestival.com.

9-11 Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows, presented by Toyota, at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Adults $13; children 6-11 $6; children 6 & under free. 4-9 p.m. Fri., 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat., 9:30-5 p.m. Sun. 1201 Houston St., 949-584-3958, www.motorcycleshows.com.

9-17 The 65th Annual Shrine Circus at the Will Rogers Coliseum. Gen. Ad. $15, ringside $20. 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., 817-877-2400, www.willrogersmemorialcenter.com.

10 Billy Bob’s Texas-Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Tickets $15 & $25. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

10 Second Saturday at the Sid Richardson Museum. Free admission. Guided tours at 1 & 3 p.m. Roberta Atkins wrote and will perform “For Love of Russell,” as part of the Museum’s 25th anniversary celebration at 2 p.m. 309 Main St., 817-332-6554, www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org.

10 The Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth presents Kemal Gekic on piano at The Modern Art Museum. Gen. Ad. $22; Seniors $18; students $5. Showtime 2 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-877-3003, www.chambermusicsocietyoffortworth.com.

10 Cliburn at the Modern presents Richard Danielpour, composer, at The Modern Art Museum. Danielpour is one of the most recorded composers of his generation, and only the third composer-after Stravinsky and Copeland-to be signed exclusively by Sony Classical. Gen. Ad. $25. Students $10. 7:30 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-335-9000, www.cliburn.org.

10-11 Holiday Train Show at Will Rogers Memorial Center. Gen. Ad. $7. Children 12 & under free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., 817-392-7469, www.willrogersmemorialcenter.com.

10-11 Texas Polled Hereford Association State Show at Will Rogers Memorial Center. 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., 817-392-7469, www.willrogersmemorialcenter.com.

13 Bass Hall presents “Tango Buenos Aires.” Tracing the tango’s evolution from the brothel to the cabaret to the ballroom, “Tango Buenos Aires'” performances are widely applauded for their sensuality and artistry. Tickets $37.50-$60. 7:30 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

15 Bass Hall presents comedian Sinbad. Tickets $34.50-$100. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

16 Billy Bob’s Texas-Chris Knight. Tickets $10 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

16-18 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents “Caminos Del Inka” at Bass Performance Hall. In a program created by Peruvian Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya, images of the Inca trail are combined with selections of traditional music and the beautiful Leyendas. Tickets $15-$76. 7:30 p.m. Fri., 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6500, www.fwsymphony.org.

17 Kimbell Art Museum presents special lectures on its new exhibition Picturing the Bible: The Earliest Christian Art opening Nov. 18. Jeffrey Spier, adjunct professor of classics at the University of Arizona, Tucson speaks on “Picturing the Bible: A Curator’s View,” and Herbert L. Kessler, professor of the history of art at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore looks at “Competing Faces in Early Christian Art and the Monopoly on Christ’s Likeness.” Sessions be gin at 10:15 in the Darnell Street auditorium across the street from the Kimbell at 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034, www.kimbellart.org.

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

17 Billy Bob’s Texas-Tex Mex Tribute to Freddy Fender starring Little Joe Y La Familia, Emilio, Rick Trevino, Charlie Rich & Auguie Meyers. Tickets $12 & $25. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

17 The Rose Marine Theater presents Daniel de Cordoba Bailes Espanoles. Enjoy the traditions of Spain as you watch the beauty of flamenco dancing by Daniel de Cordoba Bailes Espanalos. Tickets $12. 7:30 p.m. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624- 8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

18-March 30, 2008 “Picturing the Bible: The Earliest Christian Art” at the Kimbell Art Museum. When and where were the first illustrations of the Old and New Testaments created? It had long been believed that there were no Jewish illustrations of the Old Testament in ancient times, in observance of the ban on idolatry. But the discovery in 1932 of the richly decorated narrative frescoes in the third-century synagogue at Dura-Europos (Syria) dramatically changed scholars' views. Gen. Ad. $14, seniors 60+ & students with ID $12, children 6-11 $10, children under 6 free. Tickets are half-price on Tues. 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 Mondays. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

19 Bass Hall presents “Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes,” starring Jason Petty. Tickets $25-$100. 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

20 Bass Hall presents “Anuna: Celtic Origins.” Anuna provides hauntingly beautiful and uniquely transporting music, spanning over 1000 years of history. Tickets $25-$75. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

23-Dec. 23 “Santa at Sundance.” Visit Santa and his festive holiday display outdoors in Sundance Square. Photo opportunity with Santa for a $5 suggested donation. Nov. 23-25, 30. Dec. 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23. Main St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. 817-255-5700, www.sundancesquare.com.

23 Sundance Square Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting. This year celebrates the theme, “Silver Bells for a Silver Anniversary” with more than 100 highly illuminated entries, 500,000 lights and the brilliant Fort Worth Holiday Tree in Sundance Square. Parade begins at 6 p.m. Fri. at the intersection of Belknap & Taylor Sts., then travels to Commerce St., around 6th St. to Houston St. and up to Weatherford St. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance at the conclusion of the parade. 817-255-5700, www.FortWorthParadeofLights.org.

23 Billy Bob’s Texas-Stoney LaRue. Tickets $12 & $16. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

23-25 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents “Home For The Holidays” with Southwestern Seminary Oratorio Chorus, at Bass Performance Hall. Tickets $24-$76. 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6500, www.fwsymphony.org.

23-Dec. 31 Season’s Greetings by Alan Ayckbourn, in the Sanders Theatre of the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. A family Christmas gone riotously awry. Adults $24 Fri. & Sat.; students and seniors 60+, $20. Adults $20 Thurs. night & Sun. matinee; students and seniors 60+ $12. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. 821 W. Vickery, 817-784-9378, www.stagewest.org.

24 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 $11, Gen. Ad. $9, Seniors 60+, $7.50 & children 3-12, $5. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

24 Billy Bob’s Texas-Miranda Lambert. Tickets $12 & $24. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

24-Dec. 22 “Holidays In The Village” at University Park Village. Take an enchanting tour around the Village, Saturday evenings only during the holidays. Free horse-drawn carriage rides pick up in front of Barnes & Noble. Enjoy costumed carolers, 125,000 lights, and beautiful holiday decor. 1612 South University Dr., 817-332-5700, www.universityparkvillage.com.

24-Dec. 30 Jubilee Theatre presents God’s Trombones. This classic holiday celebration based on several Negro sermons in verse by James Weldon Johnson has become a staple at Jubilee. Tickets $14-$16 except Fri. & Sat. night $23-$25. Thurs. & Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

25 “Merry Texas Christmas,” hosted by Devon Dawson, at the Cowtown Opry Historic Livestock Exchange Building. 2 p.m. 131 E. Exchange, 817-521-4969, www.cowtownopry.org.

25-Dec. 16 National Cutting Horse Association-Futurity at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Gen. Ad. $6. Assigned seating $10. 3401 W. Lancaster, 817-392-7469, www.nchacutting.com.

29 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra with the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary presents Handel’s Messiah in Truett Auditorium. 2001 W. Seminary Dr., 817-923-1921, ext. 3160, www.swbts.edu/churchmusic.

29 Amon Carter Museum’s Gallery Talks presents John Rohrbach, senior curator of photographs, whose topic is “American Landscape in the Time of Starbucks.” Rohrbach helps the audience explore Frank Gohlke’s photographs, on view at the Museum until Jan. 6. Deeply influenced by his North Texas upbringing, Gohlke’s works reflect important global debates about how we live and think about our relationship to nature. 6 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

29-Dec. 16 Theatre Arlington’s cast performs A Christmas Story. Ralphie returns, by popular demand, in his quest for the perfect Christmas present, along with his old man and the leg lamp in a revival of this delightful family holiday treat. Rated G. Tickets: $15, $10 for children 11 and younger. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. 305 W. Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

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

30-Dec. 2 Candlelight Christmas in Ryan Place. Tour five of Ryan Place’s stately homes, four of which are along the Elizabeth Boulevard Historic District. Tickets $15 per individual. $10 per person for groups of 20 or more. Fri. 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.-6 p.m. 817-921-9976, www.historicryanplace.org.

30-Dec. 16 Grapevine, TX-Runway Theatre presents Fruitcakes, by Julian Wiles. Mix together a batch of fruitcakes, three dozen Christmas trees, 10,000 outdoor Christmas lights, a chicken pox epidemic, two southern spinsters, an estranged old man, a lost cat named Tutti Frutti and a Christmas hog named Buster and you’ve got the recipe for a fun-filled and touching evening filled with holiday cheer. Rated G. Tickets: Adults $15, Seniors 60+ and youths 18 and under $12. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. 215 N. Dooley St., 817-488-4842, www.runwaytheatre.com.

30-Dec. 16 Texas Ballet Theater presents The Nutcracker at Bass Performance Hall. Tickets $18-$74. Showtimes: Thurs. 7 p.m., 12/20 - 8 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., 12/21 - 2 & 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 & 7 p.m., 12/2 - 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 877-828-9200, www.texasballettheater.org.

30-Dec. 16 Celebration of Christmas in Trinity Park, including 14 scenes from the life of Christ. Fri., Sat. & Sun. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 817-885-8412.

Coming Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve at Billy Bob’s Texas starring Kevin Fowler. Tickets $15 & $26. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

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