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WORD from the CVB's Bright Lights in the City of Cowboys and Culture
The lights are bright in Fort Worth this November! From NASCAR to films to kicking off the holiday season, Fort Worth sparkles with favorite activities for all members of the family. Feed your need for speed October 30 Ð November 2 at Texas Motor Speedway. The weekend concludes with the Dickies 500 on Sunday, the eighth of 10 races to determine the winner of the Nextel Cup. Experience the roaring of the engines, the adrenaline of the racing action and some of NASCAR's best souvenir shopping as the quest for the cup continues. A late-afternoon green flag will produce the closing laps under the lights, reuniting the popular day-night format for the Dickies¨ 500. For more information, visit www.texasmotorspeedway.com. With over 100 movie screenings over five days, the second annual Lone Star International Film Festival shines brightly November 12-16. Come see if your favorite celebrity happens to be in one of the films or better yet, attending the Festival. Watch as the City of Cowboys and Culture becomes an international movie spotlight showcasing movies from all over the globe. Passes and membership benefits are available. For more information including schedules and venues, visit www.lsiff.com. What would the holidays be without the annual Sundance Square Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting on November 28? This spectacularly illuminated holiday parade features decorative floats, horses, carriages, marching bands and more, ending with the lighting of the Fort Worth Christmas tree downtown. For more information, visit www.sundancesquare.com. For other information, log on to www.fortworth.com, call 800-433-5747, or stop by one of our Visitor Information Centers. Arlington's Fun Activities for November
Are you admiring the reds, golds and oranges of the season, but wishing you had some green in your wallet? Find great deals that will save you money, with musical performances and shopping adventures in Arlington! Celebrate the 26th annual Holiday Magic 2008 and its Holiday Gift Market sponsored by the Junior League of Arlington. The Arlington Convention Center is hosting this event from November 14-16, and features an anniversary party, two fashion shows, a luncheon, a children's party and the gift market. Visit www.jlarlington.org, or call 817-277-5751 for more information. Holiday shoppers can also find an array of unique decorations, hand crafted jewelry, treats and creative gifts at the Peddler Show, November 20 Ð 23 at the Arlington Convention Center. Browse the aisles, find great deals and enjoy this one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Call 817-459-5000 for more information. The Planetarium at the University of Texas at Arlington lets you experience the wonders of the universe and explore our galaxy without leaving earth! For show times or more information, call 817-272-1183 or visit www.uta.edu/planetarium. Go to www.arlington.org/volunteers and sign up for the latest news on volunteer opportunities when they become available from the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Committee. Volunteers are needed for preparation of Super Bowl XLV, playing in the Dallas Cowboys new $1.1 billion stadium in 2011. For more information on the excitement building in Arlington, call1-800-433-5374 or visit us at www.Arlington.org today! Kick-Off the Holiday Season in the Christmas Capital of Texas Christmas is just around the corner and as the Christmas Capital of Texas, Grapevine starts the holiday season this month! Grapevine is the essence of holiday dˇcor as the city is blanketed with millions of lights, enormous decorations, animated characters and much more! Festivities begin Nov. 14 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center with "ICE!" a magical display of elaborate, life-sized ice sculptures, ice slides and ice monuments with dramatic lighting effects created from nearly 2 million pounds of ice! All aboard! Thousands of children will turn fiction into reality this holiday season as they hop aboard the North Pole Express, sponsored by Great Wolf Lodge. Children, cozy in their pajamas, can experience an enchanting excursion with ornament making, caroling, pictures with Santa and many other exciting activities! The North Pole Express runs the last weekend of November, and three weekends in December (concludes before Christmas). Grapevine's Palace Theatre will feature "The Magic of Christmas" holiday musical presented by the Gaylord Texan Resort. The production will bring fantasy to life in this holiday production, which celebrates all of the warm and cozy sights and sounds of holiday wishes and memories. Any of nine performances can be seen between Nov. 30 and Dec. 21. The audience will see Frosty the Snowman come to life! A very special vocal tribute will remind us all of home, family, and the dream of peace on earth. You really can't forget about the shopping in Grapevine! Christmas shoppers have the wonderful opportunity of enjoying the holiday lighting in Historic Downtown Grapevine while completing their holiday shopping or filling the aisles in Grapevine Mills mall, the largest outlet mall in the Southwest with over 180 stores. For more information, please call 817-410-3185 or visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com. What's Happening in Granbury? November is finally here and just ahead is Thanksgiving, then Christmas and everyone is looking for a great place to meet up with family and friends for the holidays. Granbury is the perfect destination for holiday shopping, families getting together or just getting away for a quiet holiday weekend. Located just a few miles southwest of Fort Worth and situated on picturesque Lake Granbury, Granbury is close enough for those wishing to conserve fuel. We are less than one tank away! Shopping in Granbury's Victorian town square is a delight for those looking for the perfect holiday gift or treasures for the home, office or just the right holiday outfit. More than 40 unique shops and boutiques line the historic streets, all decorated and ready for the holidays. Take a break from shopping activities and stop in at one of the quaint dining establishments or coffee shops in the historic district as well. From soup to sandwiches, ice cream or fudge, TexMex or fried chicken, your taste buds will thank you. Granbury is rich with family entertainment venues as well. Granbury Live offers high-spirited, family style shows from the 50s era. Broadway style musicals at the 1886 Opera House will delight the theatre lover, and for those who enjoy the water try a scenic dinner or murder mystery cruise aboard the spacious Granbury Riverboat, where rain or shine, you'll have a good time! After a stroll in the autumn air on the new boardwalk alongside Lake Granbury, sinking your toes in the sand at the new City Beach or a brisk walk along the Moments in Time Trail, relax and be pampered at day's end in one of Granbury's charming bed & breakfast inns or new hotels. Contact the Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau for details about your next weekend getaway. 1-800-950-2212 or www.granburytx.com. Glen Rose offers Outdoor Adventure
Glen Rose has always been a great getaway as a family destination as the "Dinosaur Capital of Texas." But, now Glen Rose is also becoming known for its many outdoor recreational opportunities. Recently, Solovaca Ranch opened with its miles of mountain biking trails over beautiful limestone hills and a variety of riding opportunities from ranch roads to serious single-track for more serious riders. A main loop stretches 7.5 miles. In addition to the mountain biking, Solovaca also offers primitive camping opportunities to riders and a chance to enjoy the fresh air and scenery of the beautiful hills outside of Glen Rose. For the mountain biking enthusiast Dinosaur Valley State Park also has great trails to ride. Long known for some of the best preserved dinosaur tracks in the United States, Dinosaur Valley State Park offers a variety of hills and challenges for the beginning or seasoned rider. Tent and RVcamping are both available at the state park. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center's Bike the Rim is available on a monthly basis. With guided mountain bike tours through their Intensive Management Area, riders have the opportunity to bike within five feet of a 2,000 lb. black rhino, see wolves hiding in the bushes or be stalked by cheetahs, safely of course. There are tour options for all skill levels and more information can be found at www.fossilrim.org. Other outdoor adventures in Glen Rose include canoes and tubes on the Brazos River and hiking trails throughout Dinosaur Valley State Park. There are several companies in the area that rent canoes and tubes or you can bring your own. For more information on Glen Rose and the surrounding area, contact the Glen Rose Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-888-346-6282 or check out their website at www.glenrosetexas.net. Event information is also available on the website. Come see why Glen Rose was named America's Dream Town in 2004. GRAND PRAIRIE NOVEMBER 2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 1-30 Simulcast Racing, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Simulcast racing is available seven days a week in the Post Time Pavilion, the Las Vegas-style racebook and sportsbar. Smoke-free simulcast available on Saturdays and Sundays on the second level of the Grand Stand. (Call for exact dates) Admission fee. Call 972.263.RACE. November 1-29 Fall Meeting of Champions, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Experience live Quarter Horse racing at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Wednesday through Saturday first race at 6:35 p.m. Simulcast racing continues year-round at the Post Time Pavilion. Post Time Pavilion Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Post Time Pavilion Prices (non-live racing days): Admission - $3, General Parking - $2. Valet Parking - $9. Lone Star Park (live racing days): General Admission - $3, General Parking - $2. Valet Parking - $9. Call 972.263.7223 Fax 972.262.5622 November 1 Australian Pink Floyd, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or isit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. November 1 Tours of historic Copeland Home, Grand Prairie. The City of Grand Prairie with the help of the Grand Prairie Arts Council is offering free tours of the historic Copeland Home to the public on the first Saturday of the month. The home is located at 125 SW Dallas Street and is open from noon to 4 p.m. For information call 972.227.8087. November 2 The Laurie Berkner Band Susie Lambert and Adam Bernstein, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or isit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. November 4-6 Native Lands, Grand Prairie. Lynn Creek Park is the setting for a cultural entertainment field trip for students of all ages. Native Americans, West Africans and animals from around the world are featured. Song and dance, tribal drumming, native housing are some of the learning experiences offered. Admission fee $12. Call 1.800.799.1166. November 7 Keith Sweat with En Vogue, Jagged Edge, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or isit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. November 8 Ronnie Milsap, Uptown Theater, Grand Prairie. Grammy Award winning country music legend, Ronnie Milsap, will headline the grand opening of the Uptown Theater. Milsap's fourteen piece band and back-up singers will fill the Uptown stage for the red carpet event. The event starts a week of celebrations at the renovated theater ending with a 1950s themed street party on November 15 on Main Street. For more information, call 972.237.8786. November 12 MTV's Rock Band Live Tour featuring Panic! At the Disco, Dashboard Confessional, Plain White T's, The Cab, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or isit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. November 15-16 11th Mountain Man Weekend, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Open weekends 8 a.m. to dusk. Cost: $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331. Fax 972.647.8585. November 15-16 The Backyardigans Live, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or isit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. November 18 Apostles of Comedy, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or isit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. November 21 Celtic Thunder, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or isit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. November 22 George Jones with Jerry Jeff Walker, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or isit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. November 27-December 31, Prairie Lights, Lynn Creek Park, Grand Prairie. Prairie Lights features scores of HUGE lighted Holiday Displays including the World's Largest Tunnel of Lights! Brought to you by Wonderland and the City of Grand Prairie. Admission fee. There is also a Concessions and Prairie Lakes Store. For more information, call 972.237.8100 or visit www.prairielights.com. November 29 Casting Crowns Christmas Celebration, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. Please note: All dates, times and events are subject to change. Denton Lights Up the Season
Capture the true spirit of a Texas holiday celebration at the 20th annual Holiday Lighting Festival on Thursday, December 4, on Denton's Historic Courthouse Square, 110 W. Hickory, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Kick off the Christmas with a sing-along and the traditional lighting of the community Christmas tree on the Courthouse-on-the-Square lawn. Choirs, bell-ringers, dancers, and performances on outdoor stages, in the Campus Theatre and at local Historic Landmarks will transport the child in you to memories of Christmas past. Enjoy a spin in a horse-drawn carriage, take a photo with Santa or participate in interactive crafts and art booths. You can also vote for your favorite Wassail drink as downtown businesses compete for first place in the Wassail Fest. Once again the festival hosts Santa's Helpers Toy Drive. Pete Delkus, WFAA/Channel 8 meteorologist and Santa's Helpers spokesperson, will be on hand to gather toys for families needing assistance during the Christmas season. A drive-through toy drop-off will be at the corner of Hickory and Locust streets. To cap off the evening, Denton's own Grammy Award Winners, Brave Combo, will add their "nuclear polka" to the season. It isn't Christmas in Denton without a Chicken Dance on the lawn. Holiday cheer will be the main attraction on the square in Denton throughout the holiday season. Unique gifts, hard-to-find treasures and antiques, books, and specialty wines, are just a sampling of what awaits you in Denton. Merry atmosphere amidst beautiful seasonal decor make shopping Denton fun! Come share in the happy holiday spirit in Denton! Visit the Denton Convention & Visitor Bureau website at www.discoverdenton.com for year-round festivals and fun family activities. In case of inclement weather the day of the event, some venues may change. Please call 940-349-8529 or 940-349-8385 for details. Current
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