KEY Magazine Fort Worth

NOVEMBER 2008

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.-4 p.m. daily. The Zoo is open Thanksgiving & Christmas from noon to 4 p.m. & New Year's Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $10.50, children 3-12, $8, seniors 65+, $7. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild!. Parking $5. Half-price tickets on Wednesdays. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.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 dawn until dusk. 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.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun. 1-6 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 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 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 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.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 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 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 most Wednesdays. 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, www.museum.texasrangers.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.

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.

Through Nov. 2 Kimbell Art Museum presents "The Impressionists: Master Painting from the Art Institute of Chicago" featuring 92 works of the great Impressionist painters. The beloved group of artists represented in this exhibition includes Edouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne, Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The exhibition brings to Fort Worth paintings so widely available in textbooks, posters, etcetera; they will be familiar to many viewers of this special exhibit. The Art Institute's Impressionist collection has never before left Chicago in such a large group of paintings, and it can be seen only at the Kimbell. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. General admission tickets are $16, seniors 60+ and students with an ID $14, children 6 to 11 $12, children 6 and under enter free. Acoustiguide audio tour is included in the ticket price. Members may purchase an audio tour for $3. The Museum's permanent collection is free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034 or go to www.kimbellart.org.

Through Nov. 2 Texas Motor Speedway- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR Series. Nov. 1: O'Reilly Challenge NASCAR Series race, Nov.2: Dickies 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. 3545 Lone Star Circle, 817-215-8500, www.texasmotorspeedway.com.

Through Nov. 2 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Presents Petrouchka. Kodaly's lively Dances of Galanta opens the concert followed by Behzad Ranjbaran's melodic tale of a young Persian prince's seduction and betrayal. Tickets $10-$78. 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

Through Nov. 2 Stage West's cast performs Noel Coward's farce Blithe Spirit in which novelist Charles Condomine takes part in a sŽance and the ghost of his mischievous wife appears but he is the only one who can see her. Sat. 8 p.m. and Sun. 3 p.m., Tickets $24 Sat. & $20 Sun. 821 W. Vickery St., 817-784-9378, www.stagewest.org.

Through Nov. 8 On Friday and Saturday evenings the Lone Star Murder Mysteries' cast performs Missed Fortune. The Texas Star Theater in the Riverwalk CafŽ at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center presents Marshal Jim Courtright as he tracks down the killer of Granbury Green, the big-shot banker who has been murdered. Seating at 7 p.m.-show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets $55, includes dinner. For reservations call 817-778-2215. For more info, go to www.lonestarmurdermysteries.com.

Through Nov. 16 Amon Carter Museum began collecting photographs just after opening its doors in 1961. Today, the collection contains more than 40,000 prints that span the medium's American history from the 1840s to the present. The installation is "Masterworks of American Photography" on view through Nov. 16. Celebrating recent Carter acquisitions, the new is intermixed with older photos from the Carter collection highlighting how these images fit and amplify existing holdings. Free. Tue., 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 or www.cartermusuem.org.

Through Dec. 13 Arlington, TX.-The Arlington Museum of Art's exhibition titled "Art Along El Camino Real" explores the rich cultural Hispanic heritage along El Camino Real featuring internationally known artists. This exhibit is running concurrently with "Quilt Mania II-Piece by Piece" in the Main Gallery. "El Camino..." is in the Allan Saxe Mezzanine Gallery. Wed.-Fri. 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 & Sun. noon-5 p.m. 201 W. Main St., 817-275-4600.

Through Jan. 4, 2009 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth features "Hubbard/Birchler: No Room to Answer." The Swiss/American duo Teresa Hubbard (b. Dublin, Ireland in 1965), and Alexander Birchler, (b. Baden, Switzerland in 1962) live and work in Austin, Texas. In their more than 15-year career, they have become known for their picturesque, color-saturated photographic series and their deliberately slow-paced video installations. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and curator Andrea Karnes organized the exhibition. Hubbard and Birchler's most recent video, Grand Paris Texas, 2008 which debuts with this exhibition, was commissioned by the Modern, and will become part of its permanent collection. Available in the Modern Shop is an accompanying soft cover catalogue that includes all the works from the exhibition. General admission $10; seniors 60+ and students with identification $4; free for children 12 and under and Modern members. Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun. 11 a.m.-5. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through Jan. 11, 2009 Amon Carter Museum presents a captivating visual adventure with the "Sentimental Journey: The Art of Alfred Jacob Miller" exhibition. Visitors to the Carter will see nearly 100 of Miller's works depicting the Lakota, Shoshone, Nez PercŽ, and other American Indian societies, as well as the last of the fur trappers and traders of the nineteenth-century American West. Born in Baltimore in 1810, Miller studied in Europe several years before returning to Baltimore and eventually traveling to the Wind River Mountains in Wyoming with Sir William Drummond Stewart, a Scottish nobleman. Guest curator Lisa Strong is the author of a 240-page book with 100 four-color reproductions that accompanies the exhibition. The book is available in the Carter gift shop. Free admission. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933 or www.cartermusuem.org.

Through Jan. 25, 2009 Kimbell Art Museum exhibits an extraordinary loan from Naples, Italy, an 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity scene known in Italian as presepio based on the Latin word for manger. Visitors will be able to see displays of the techniques of presepio sculpture from the construction of the wooden or metal armatures to the modeling in clay to the insertion of miniature glass eyes. Elio Catello, an expert in presepe installation, will arrange the figures in the traditional 18-th century style for the exhibition. Tue.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. A fee is charged for special exhibitions. Half-price admissions all day Tues. & from 5-8 p.m. Fridays. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

Through April 19, 2009 The Amon Carter Museum presents the works of American painter and printmaker George Bellows (1882-1925) in this exhibition from the Carter's permanent collection. Bellows is known for his ability to capture American life through varied subject matter including scenes of urban life, boxing, popular religion, portraits, female nudes and illustrations. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Permanent collection is free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933 or www.cartermuseum.org.

1 Artes de la Rosa presents Fiesta de la Rosa's Dia de los Muertos Festival featuring Folkloric music, dance, pan de muertos, ofrendas, and a puppet procession led by a group of musicians from Marine Park to the Rose Marine Plaza. Free at 7 p.m. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333.

1 Billy Bob's Texas-Nashville Star Tour featuring Melissa Lawson, & finalists-Gabe Garcia, Shawn Meyer, & Coffey. Tickets $12 & $20. 10 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

1-16 Historic Fort Worth, Inc. Charity Designers Showhouse. The Showhouse coordinates the work of local and national interior designers who create rooms that are inspired by the landmark rooms of the Winterthur Mansion. Tickets $25. Open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and on Thurs. 5 p.m.-8 p.m., noon-4 p.m. Sun. 5101 Cliffrose Lane, 817-336-2344, www.historicfortworth.org.

1,7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats & VIP $20, Gen. Ad. $15, seniors 60+, $12.50 & children 3-12, $10. Free Kid Fridays for 12 and under on the 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

2, 16 Sunday Brunches at The Culinary School of Ft Worth. Be a part of the students' education by enjoying Sunday brunch they make! Limited seating available. Reservations suggested. $14.95 per person, plus tax; 12 & under, $5.95 plus tax. Served from 10:35 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 6100 Camp Bowie, Suite 25, 817-737-8427, www.csftw.com.

3 Bass Hall presents Aquila Theatre Company in William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors. Aquila Theatre returns to the Hall with a sensational new revival of one of Shakespeare's most vibrant and sparkling comedies: The Comedy of Errors! Tickets $5-$75. 7 p.m. Mon., 10:15 a.m. Tues. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

4 Pictures and Pages at the Kimbell Art Museum, featuring A Bird or Two: A Story about Henri Matisse, by Bijou Le Tord. For ages 4-6, Pictures and Pages offers popular children's books to inspire group conversation and simple art activities. Advance registration is required and space is limited. Maximum two children per adult. 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

5 This Kimbell Art Museum's Art in Context lecture features Ruth Wilkins Sullivan, research curator emeritus, Kimbell Art Museum, whose topic is "Renaissance Ferrara: The Beautiful, the Bizarre, and the Este." In the Museum Auditorium at 12:30 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

5 Bass Hall presents K.D. Lang. From country to pop, torch ballads to soul, K.D. Lang has sung it all. In this day and age of one-dimensional one-hit wonders, Lang's versatility speaks magnitudes - which is how and why she has amassed such a diverse catalog and devoted fan base. Tickets $51-$80. 7:30 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

6 Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society presents Montreal Guitar Trio at The Modern Art Museum. Marrying passionate virtuosity with a stealthy sense of humor, the Canadian guitarists Glenn LŽvesque, Marc Morin and Sebastien Dufour at once charmed the ears of seasoned critics and captured the hearts of their ever-expanding audiences. Tickets $25. 7:30 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-498-0363, www.fortworth.guitarsociety.org.

7 Kimbell Art Museum's Artful Readings series features Out Stealing Horses, by Per Petterson. In this short yet powerful book, a chance encounter in the remote countryside of eastern Norway transports an aging recluse to the childhood summer that transformed his life. This evenings Artful Readings will be in the Darnell Street Auditorium, across Arch Adams Street from the Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., $20. To register, call 817-332-8451, ext. 217.

7 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and Cafe Modern team up for live music and cocktails in its First Friday's celebration. The Sam Walker Trio featuring Sam Walker on the guitar, Kyp Green on bass, and Roy Snodgrass on drums will perform. Gobbler is CafŽ Modern's special cocktail for the evening. From 5-8 p.m. Dinner is served in Cafe Modern from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Reservations at 817-840-2157. 3200 Darnell St., www.themodern.org.

7 Billy Bob's Texas-Micky and the Motorcars. Tickets $12. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

7-9 Fort Worth Greek Festival, in its 41st Year. All the favorite Greek foods, including Athenian Chicken, Lamb, Shish-ka-bob, Gyros and many more! Folk dancing and a live band. Free admission. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 2020 NW 21st St., 817-626-5578, www.fortworthgreekfestival.com.

7-9 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Presents "ABBA: The Hits, The Symphony Tour" at Bass Performance Hall. Have the time of your life at this tribute show to the enduring popular band. Tickets $26-$78. 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

7-15 American Paint Horse Association Specialty Show in the John Justin Arena of the Will Rogers Memorial Center. 3401 W. Lancaster, 817-392-7469, www.willrogersmemorialcenter.com.

7-16 Theatre Arlington's young players perform The Little Mermaid by Linda Daugherty, based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. This story was m ade famous by Disney's musical version with Ariel. This play adaptation focuses on the mermaid Pearl and the Sea Witch. In the harmonious world under the sea, the little Mermaid dreams of the world above. Cautioned by her sea-bound family and friends and enchanted by the Sea Witch, she ventures forth to find true love and a happy ending with the handsome Prince and learns a few lessons along the way! Tickets: $10. Showtimes: Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 305 W. Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

7-23 Teatro de la Rosa (Rose Marine Theater) sets William Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream in Veracruz, Mexico with magical creatures, feuding couples and an ambitious fisherman along with dancers from Ballet Folklorico Azteca. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. General admission $12, Seniors and students $7.1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333.

8 13th Annual Communities In Schools Kitchens Tour. Kitchens and dining rooms of five of Fort Worth's most beautiful homes will be open for viewing in the Hillcrest Neighborhood. Visitors will enjoy gourmet tastings and personal interactions with some of Fort Worth's most famed chefs. In addition, Deborah Ferguson, anchor for NBC 5 will serve as Honorary Chair for this event. Advance tickets $25, day of $30. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 817-446-5454, www.cistarrant.org.

8 Billy Bob's Texas-Jake Owen. Tickets $12 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

11 Cine de la Rosa at Rose Marine Theater presents a classic film from the Golden Age of Mexico cinema: Ahi Esta el Detalle. Free. 2 p.m. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

11-16 Casa Ma–ana presents Stomp at Bass Performance Hall. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments Ð matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps Ð to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Tickets $30-$75. 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

11 & 18 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth's Tuesday Evenings at the Modern features lectures and presentations by artists, scholars, and critics. Nov. 11, Teresa Hubbard and Alexander Birchler the Swiss/American collaborative team whose "No Room to Answer" is now at the Modern, will share the way they produce mesmerizing and even haunting video imagery. Nov. 18, Laura Anderson Barbata, an artist born in Mexico, now living in New York and Mexico, and working in photography, video, drawing, sculpture, installation, and public art, Barbata will discuss how her work has taken her from conventional studio practice to a broader view of her surroundings. A live broadcast of the lectures is shown in CafŽ Modern when the auditorium is full. Museum galleries and the Cafe are open until lectures begin at 7 p.m. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

12-16 2008 Lone Star International Film Festival is hosted by the Lone Star Film Society, a year-round series of programs culminating in a five-day celebration of cinema. The festival's purpose is to showcase artistically and culturally significant films and provide educational forums in which filmmakers and enthusiasts can learn more about the art and business of cinema. After a hugely successful inaugural year, LSIFF 2008 promises to be one of the premier cultural events in Fort Worth. Movie 10-pack, $70, movies and panels pass $175, one-day access pass $75, five-day premier pass $250, VIP five-day all-access pass $395. 817-924-6000, www.lsiff.com.

13-Dec. 21 Jubilee Theatre presents Uncle Duz Christmas. A new musical by Joe Rogers and the Jubilee consortium. It's a Christmas party and you're invited. Who's the unexpected visitor with the great stories? It's everyone's favorite uncle! Adults $25, $16 Sun. matinees, $10 Sat. matinees; students & seniors $23, $14 Sun. matinees, $10 Sat. matinees. 8 p.m. Thurs. & Fri., 3 & 8 p.m. Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. No performance on Nov. 27th. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

14 Billy Bob's Texas-Lost Trailers. Tickets $12 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

14 & Dec. 7 The Stetson Rocks contest allows fans to vote for their favorite Texas band and also help choose who will win opening spots for Neal McCoy at Mo's Place in Houston Nov. 14, followed by a second opening performance at Bill y Bob's for the 4th Annual Wolf 12 Man Jam on Dec. 7. In addition to helping unsigned artists win a spot on the main stage, Stetson Rocks is dedicated to restoring music education to Texas public schools. To vote, go to www.StetsonRocks.com where you can link on to Ourstage.com.

15 The Modern Art Museum hosts the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth with guest pianist Jon Nakamatsu. A native of California, Jon Nakamatsu claimed a distinguished place on the international musical scene in June, 1997 when named the Gold Medalist of the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, the only American to have achieved this distinction since 1981. Adults $25; seniors $22; students $5. 2 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-877-3003, www.chambermusicsocietyoffortworth.com.

15 Billy Bob's Texas-Jack Ingram. Tickets $12 & $16. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

15-Feb. 15 Amon Carter Museum presents Mary Lucier: The Plains of Sweet Regret. Enter a hauntingly beautiful world of landscape and loss in a video installation that brings into view, through music and imagery, the rapid depopulation of the northern plains. Laced with both melancholy and loveliness, this work by video artist Mary Lucier examines the seismic changes that have swept away family farms and ranches, small towns and rural schools. Free. Tue., 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 or www.cartermusuem.org.

17 Bass Hall presents the Vienna Boys Choir who have delighted music lovers across the globe with purity of tone, musical depth and distinctive charm. Tickets $15-$75. 7:30 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

18 Cine de la Rosa at The Rose Marine Theater, showing Los Tres Huastecos. Cine de la Rosa presents a classic film from the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Free. 2 p.m. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

19 Bass Performance Hall Presents NBC's Last Comic Standing Live Tour. Come see the brightest - and funniest - comics in the nation, courtesy of The Last Comic Standing Live Tour, which will bring together finalists from the new season of the popular NBC laugh-riot. Tickets $27-$57. 7:30 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

19 Cliburn at the Modern Presents "An Evening with Sebastian Currier." Sebastian Currier has been described as a "symphonist in miniaturist's clothing" for his innovative, muti-hued, and mercurial chamber works. Gen. Ad. $25; students $10. 7:30 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 800-462-7979, www.cliburn.org.

20-Dec. 20 Circle Theatre's cast performs A Very Merry (Unauthorized) Children's Scientology Pageant, a funny, non-traditional rock musical that gently spoofs the story of Scientology's founder, Ron L. Hubbard, and his meteoric rise from science fiction writer to leader of a New Age religious empire. A cast of talented young performers portray L. Ron Hubbard, Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and the evil alien Xenu against the backdrop of the traditional nativity pageant. Tickets $10-$30. 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.

21 Billy Bob's Texas-Johnny Cooper. Tickets $10 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

21 Timber Tales Storytime at Log Cabin Village. Featured story is Kindle Me a Riddle: A Pioneer Story by Robert Karim. Frontier days are brought to life through a series of riddles in this charming story about a 19th century family. A $3 fee includes a story, fun activities and a craft, all geared towards 3-5-year-olds. Reservations required. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, 817-392-6769, www.logcabinvillage.org.

21-23 Fort Worth Symphony presents Ravel's Piano Concerto at Bass Performance Hall. Bernstein's overture to his comic opera Candide is a bright start to the program. Ingrid Fliter, 2006 Gilmore Competition winner and one of the most talented pianists on the circuit, performs Ravel's jazzy Piano Concerto in G Major. Prokofiev's towering Fifth Symphony provides a powerful finale. Tickets $10-$78. 7:30 p.m. Fri., 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

22 TCU vs. Air Force at the TCU Amon G. Carter Stadium. Tickets $20-$35. 2:30 p.m. 2850 Stadium Dr., 817-257-7810, www.gofrogs.com.

22 Waxing Nostalgic at Log Cabin Village. It's candle-making time! Join the group as they braid some wicks, dip some sticks, and have a great time making candles to last through the winter! You can even dip your own candle to take home. No reservations required. Cost is regular Village admission (Adults $3.50, seniors and ages 4-17 $3, ages 3 & under free) plus a $3 craft fee to dip candles. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, 817-392-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.

22 Grapevine, TX-David Gappa, owner of Vetro Glassblowing Studio opens the event "Celebration of Glass," to display the varieties of hot glass art. Glass masters Wil Menzies and Christian Luginger will demonstrate their skill as glassblowers to artisans as well as the public. Glassblowers will create large art glass pieces from the furnace, lamp workers will create glass jewelry and flame workers will create hand-blown sculptures. Begins at 4 p.m. 701 S. Main St. For more info, call 817-251-1668 or go to www.vetroartglass.com.

22 Billy Bob's Texas-Loretta Lynn. Tickets $15 & $30. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

23-Dec. 14 National Cutting Horse Association - Futurity at Will Rogers Memorial Center. 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., 817-392-7469, www.willrogersmemorialcenter.com.

24 Bass Performance Hall Presents "Neil Berg's 101 Years of Broadway." Back by popular demand, this show is a must-see for anyone who loves a good Broadway tune delivered in show-stopping style. Tickets $30-$60. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

28 Billy Bob's Texas-Kevin Fowler. Tickets $12 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

26-30 The Fort Worth Convention Center hosts Disney on Ice's "Disneyland Adventure." In this exciting ice spectacular, led by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, the Incredibles on a family vacation to Disneyland take the Jungle Cruise, fly like space rangers through Space Mountain with Buzz Lightyear, and spin wildly through the Mad Tea Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter, "It's a Small World," and Pirates of the Caribbean. Wed. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 1:30 p.m., Sat. 1:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. & Sun. 1:30 p.m. Front Row tickets $60, VIP $40, regular admission $25 & $15. For tickets, call 214-373-8000 or 972-647-5700, www.disneyonice.com. 1201 Houston St.

28 Sundance Square Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting. Beginning at 2 p.m., Holiday Fun Zone will take place in the Chisholm Trail parking lots between 3rd and 4th Streets. Enjoy entertainment, children's holiday craft-making and inflatable rides, food from great downtown restaurants and samples from Starbucks Coffee. Spectacularly illuminated holiday parade features decorative floats, horses, carriages, marching bands and more, ending with the lighting of the downtown Fort Worth Christmas tree. Free, but reserved seats are $10 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and children 12 & under. Parade begins at 6 p.m., followed by lighting of the tree, a visit by Santa and the screening of Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey. Sundance Square, 817-255-5700, www.fortworthparadeoflights.org.

28-30 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Presents "Home For The Holidays." All the joys of the season and the only place in Texas that it's guaranteed to snow every night! Tickets $26-$78. 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

29 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 $15, Gen. Ad. $12, Seniors 60+, $9 & children 3-12, $8. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

29 Billy Bob's Texas-Mark Chesnutt. Tickets $12 & $18. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

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