KEY Magazine Fort Worth

DECEMBER 2006

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 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 Christmas 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 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 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." Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day noon-4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $10.50, seniors 65+, $7 children 3-12, $8, 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 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.-5:30 p.m. Open daily except major holidays. Gen. Ad. $16.95, seniors $12.95, children 3-11, $10.95, & children under 2, free. On Sat. and Sun. add $2 per ticket. Half price on Wed. 3 miles south of Glen Rose, off Hwy. 67, 254-897-2960, www.fossilrim.org.

Ongoing The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame houses over 2,000 artif acts 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 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-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, 2933 Crockett 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. $15, children $10. Senior & group discounts available. 300 S. Main St., 817-481-8733.

Through Dec. 2 Circle Theatre presents the play Bus Stop, by William Inge. During a howling snowstorm, a busload of weary travelers must hole up at a roadside diner until morning. A nightclub singer, named Cherie, has been “kidnapped” by a young cowboy who is ready to sling her over his shoulder and carry her, kicking and screaming, down the aisle to get married. For those who may have seen only the 1956 movie starring Marilyn Monroe, the stage version will come as a pleasant surprise. Inge's charming comedy is based firmly on compassion and appreciation for average humanity. Tickets $18-$28. Showtimes: Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. 230 W. Fourth St. in Sundance Square, 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

Through Dec. 3 The cast of Stage West performs the comedy As Bees in Honey Drown, by Douglas Carter Beane. Tickets $20-$24. Showtimes: Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. 1300 Gendy St., 817-784-9378, www.stagewest.org.

Through Dec. 3 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's photography/audio exhibit portraying real people with mental illnesses, “Fine Line: Mental Health/Mental Illness,” fights the stigma of mental illness by presenting guests with human stories from individuals affected by mental illness. Life-size black and white photos, all taken with a large camera to ensure exquisite detail and depth, are accompanied by the subjects' voices telling their own stories. Free. Hrs: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org.

Through Dec. 3 The Amon Carter Museum presents the exhibition “Eye of the Beholder: Artists of the War With Mexico, 1846-1848,” a selection from the museum's important collection of works depicting the war. This includes 14 rare daguerreotypes, that present new interpretations about the conflict. Free with a small admission fee for special exhibitions. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.) Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Dec. 16 Arlington, TX-Arlington Museum of Art presents “Texas Paint Part II: Out of Abstraction,” the second in a series examining trends in contemporary Texas painting. Curated by Anne Allen. From I-30 or I-20, take the Cooper St. exit to the downtown area. 201 W. Main St., 817-275-4600.

Through Dec. 17 Come see the National Cutting Horse Association Futurity at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Gen. Ad. $6. 3401 Lancaster Ave., 817-392-SHOW (7469), www.nchacutting.com.

Through Dec. 23 Come see Santa in Sundance Square in his bright red sleigh. Fri. 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 817-255-5700, www.sundancesquare.com.

Through Dec. 24 Casa Mañana's Children's Playhouse presents the world premiere of the new musical adventure, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, that will fill your family with the Christmas spirit as Santa Claus and his elves prepare for the most important night of the year. Tickets $15-$17. Visit website for showtimes. 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

Through Dec. 31 Arlington, TX-Six Flags Over Texas celebrates the holiday season complete with jingle bells, a snow hill, carolers, hot chocolate for all and plenty of wintertime fun. Holiday in the Park™ is the perfect way for every family to enjoy and experience the magic of this wondrous season. Gen. Ad. $45, online rate $39.99, children 48" & under $35, children 2 & under free. I-30 at Hwy. 360, 817-607-6150, www.sixflags.com.

Through Dec. 31 The Kimbell Art Museum presents the “Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh” exhibition. This is the first major exhibition to trace the story of Hatshepsut's rise and fall from power (1479-1458 B.C.), bringing together important sculptures and other works of art from the years of her reign. Hatshepsut was officially acknowledged as the female pharaoh for almost 20 years although conforming to Egyptian ideology of rulership she was often represented in art as a man. For an as yet unknown reason, a few decades after Hatshepsut's death and official condemnation, the statures making up the temple's rich collection were systematically removed and hacked to pieces. In the 1920s and 1930s, thousands of fragments were uncovered during excavations carried out by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Egyptian Expedition. A number of the statures reconstructed from those fragments are included in this exhibition. Other objects in the exhibition came from major collections of Egyptian art from around the world. Tickets $12, $10 & $8. Half price Tuesdays. Optional Acoustiguide Audio Tour, $4. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034, www.kimbellart.org.

Through Jan. 7, 2007 The Amon Carter Museum's new exhibition, “Regarding the Land: Robert Glenn Ketchum and the Legacy of Eliot Porter,” will allow you to experience the breathtaking beauty of landscape photography through the lenses of two of the art form's most important color artists: Eliot Porter (1901-1990) and Robert Glenn Ketchum (b. 1947). Free with a small admission fee for special exhibitions. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.) Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Jan. 14, 2007 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will astonish you with its all-new version of ExploraZone called “Traits of Life,” featuring a living laboratory of over 30 new components. Have you ever seen a roundworm glow with the inserted luminescence of a jellyfish gene? This demonstration of the universality of DNA may be one of the most remarkable scientific achievements of the late 20th century. See this and more! Gen. Ad. $8, children and seniors $7. Hrs: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org.

Through Jan. 21, 2007 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents the exhibition “Hiroshi Sugimoto: The End of Time.” Hiroshi Sugimoto (born 1948, Japan) is celebrated for his ongoing, multiple series of haunting black-and-white photographs, which explore the themes of time, memory, dreams and natural histories. Deeply influenced by traditional Japanese architecture and painting, Sugimoto creates richly detailed images that are often suffused with expanses of light and space. Featuring approximately 120 photographs from 1976 to the present, this exhibition encompasses the entirety of this artist's nearly 30-year career. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors 60+ and students with ID $4, children 12 & under free. Free every Wednesday 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. Closed Mondays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through Jan. 25, 2007 Moviegoers will want to tap their way to the Omni Theater when Happy Feet plays on the big screen. You will become fully immersed in the IMAX presentation with the music of Prince, The Beach Boys and other top artists filling the theatre through state-of-the-art digital surround sound. The IMAX Experience, featuring the large 15/70 film frame, combined with IMAX projection technology and a remarkable sound system, provides a unique and extraordinary moviegoing experience. Tickets: adults $9, children and seniors $8. Visit website for showtimes. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org.

Through Feb. 4, 2007 The Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame shows off Robb Kendrick's photography in its new exhibition “Revealing Character.” In the past few years, Robb Kendrick has traveled to 76 countries and all seven continents taking photos. His wet plate photo projects include historic ranches in the U.S. and traditional tequila harvesting and distillation in Mexico. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors 60+ & children 3-12, $7, children 2 & under, free with paid adult admission. 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., Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

Through May 2007 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History features “Notion of Motion” a new exhibition with interactive components that gets to the heart of motion and its centrality. A Gravity Well lets visitors roll marbles, steel b alls or even coins around the Well and watch them move like orbiting planets just as Johannes Kepler predicted. Other hands-on experiments include Falling Magnets, Pendulum Snake, Coupled Pendulum, Rope Squirter, Aether Zoetrope and Talking Circles. Spinning, swinging, dancing objects all produce things you don't expect to see and in Talking Circles participants perceive a motion that isn't even there. General admission $8, Seniors 60+ and children 3-12, $7. For times call 817-255-9300 or go to www.fortworthmuseum.org. 1501 Montgomery St.

1 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Bakersfield Jam, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7 p.m., $10-$65, 817-698-8333 or www.FWFlyers.com.

1 Billy Bob's Texas-Trent Willmon. Tickets $10 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

1-3 This holiday season make plans to join the neighbors for A Candlelight Christmas in Ryan Place holiday home tour. It's a perfect way to welcome the beginning of this festive time of year while celebrating the continuing restoration and enhancement of the historic Ryan Place neighborhood. On the first weekend of December four private homes will be decorated for the holiday season and opened for the tour. The styles may range from classic Tudor to Mediterranean to Spanish Colonial and may be over 100 years old. A bus runs between the homes to make the touring easier for the visitors. Horse-drawn carriage rides are available for an additional cost. The neighborhood is decorated in white lights and strolling carolers, hot cider carts and a craft fair at St. John's Episcopal Church top off the feeling that Christmas is coming soon. Advance tickets $12 available at metroplex Tom Thumb stores; tickets on weekend of tour, $15 available at 1216 Elizabeth Blvd. Tour times: Fri. 6-10 p.m., Sat. 2-10 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m. Located between 8th Avenue on the west and Hemphill Street on the east, www.historicryanplace.org.

1-17 Texas Ballet Theater performs the Christmas classic, The Nutcracker, at Bass Performance Hall. Artistic Director Ben Stevenson brings a sense of play and joy to his staging of the holiday story of Clara, whose Nutcracker Prince takes her to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets for a feast and dancing by mirlitons, Madame Bonbonaire and her children, the waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Tickets $18-$74. Visit website for showtimes. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com, www.texasballettheater.org.

1-17 Grapevine, TX-Runway Theatre presents Sorry! Wrong Chimney!, by Jack Sharkey & Leo W. Sears. David Tuttle is moonlighting as a department store Santa so that he can buy his wife a fur for Christmas. He tells her he's working late at the office, but she finds out he isn't at the office. A suspected other woman, hypnotism, the notorious Santa burglar Kris Kreigle and his gun toting fiancée, and a confused policeman add up to a rollicking tale that is hilarious Christmas or anytime entertainment. Rated PG-13. Tickets: adults $15, seniors 60+ and youths 18 and under $10. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. 215 N. Dooley St., 817-488-4842, www.runwaytheatre.com.

1,2,8,9,15,16,22,23,29,30 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $15, 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.

1-30 Jubilee Theatre presents Black Nativity, by Langston Hughes. Poetry, dance and song come together to dramatize and celebrate the birth of the Messiah. Gospel narration tells the Christmas story from a uniquely African-American perspective. Come spend the holidays at Jubilee and an evening with the toe-tapping, feel-good Black Nativity. Tickets $12-$14 except Fri. & Sat. night $18-$20. Thurs. & Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. No performance Dec. 24th. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

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

2 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Los Angeles D-Fenders, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7:30 p.m., $10-$65, 817-698-8333 or www.FWFlyers.com.

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

2 Enjoy a Texas-sized Christmas celebration as Christmas comes to the Stockyards! Partake in a variety of activities and entertainment throughout the day. 130 East Exchange Ave., 817-625-9715, www.stockyardsstation.com.

2 The Fort Worth Cats in conjunction with the Fort Worth Civic Orchestra, 98.7 KLUV and the Fort Worth Police Department will host the Civic Orchestra's Teddy Bear Christmas Concert and Fireworks at LaGrave Field. The show will feature a concert from the Fort Worth Civic Orchestra, the Texas Singing Girls and will conclude with a spectacular Christmas-themed fireworks show and appearance from Santa Claus. The event is FREE to the public and concert-goers are encouraged to bring a teddy bear for use by the Fort Worth Police Department during the holidays. 6 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-CATS, www.fwcats.com.

2-10 The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir and the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts present The Littlest Wiseman: A Play Pageant of the Nativity. Call ahead for free tickets. Showtimes: 2nd, 3rd, & 10th 3 p.m.; 5th-8th 7:30 p.m.; 9th 3 & 7:30 p.m. William Edrington Scott Theatre, 1300 Gendy St., 817-924-3640, www.dorothyshawbellchoir.org.

3 Kimbell Art Museum's Film Series screens The Moral Crusade (VHS, 2001, 55 min.), as part of the Queen Victoria's Empire study comparing great women rulers. This series offers an engaging portrait of a queen who oversaw 19th century England's transformation from a small agrarian nation to an industrial superpower with an empire spanning the globe. In conjunction with the exhibition “Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh.” In the Museum auditorium at 2 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

5 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents a drama program featuring Vincent in Brixton by Nicholas Wright and directed by Sharon Benge. The play is based on events in Vincent van Gogh's early life in London. In the Museum auditorium at 7 p.m. 3200 Darnell, 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

5 The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and the Southwestern Seminary Oratorio Chorus's annual presentation of Handel's Messiah masterpiece at Bass Performance Hall has become a sacred Fort Worth holiday offering. Whether one enjoys Messiah because of its message or simply because of the music's power, Handel's work is a moving musical experience, elevating and enriching the soul. The Orchestra, guest conductor David Keith and the Southwestern Seminary Oratorio Chorus present this special concert. Tickets $15-$52. 7:30 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

5 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Anaheim Arsenal, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7 p.m., $10-$65, 817-698-8333 or www.FWFlyers.com.

8 Kimbell Art Museum's Special Evening Lectures features Alan P. Darr, curator European sculpture and decorative arts at the Detroit Institute of Arts; his subject will be “Donatello and Terracotta Sculpture in the Renaissance.” Free in the Museum auditorium at 6 p.m., but seating is limited. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

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

9 Kimbell Art Museum presents The Artist's Eye moderated by Kimbell staff members who discuss works in the Museum's collection. The works of Daniel Blagg of Fort Worth, will be moderated by the Kimbell's senior curator, Malcolm Warner. In the Museum galleries at 11 a.m., free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

9 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Chamber Music Society presents guest artist Jon Nakamatsu, the 1997 Cliburn gold medalist, who was featured in Playing with Fire, a documentary about the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition that aired nationwide on PBS. In the museum auditorium at 2 p.m. 3200 Darnell, 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

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

15 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Tulsa 66ers, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7 p.m., $10-$65, 817-698-8333 or www.FWFlyers.com.

15 Billy Bob's Texas-Pat Green. Tickets $12 & $19. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

16 Billy Bob's Texas-Gary Allan. Tickets $12 & $25. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

17 Kimbell Art Museum's Film Series screens The Scramble for Africa (VHS, 2001, 55 min.), as part of the Queen Victoria's Empire study comparing great women rulers. This series offers an engaging portrait of a queen who oversaw 19th century England's transformation from a small agrarian nation to an industrial superpower with an empire spanning the globe. In conjunction with the exhibition “Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh.” In the Museum auditorium at 2 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

19 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Sioux Fallas Skyforce, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 8 p.m., $10-$65, 817-698-8333 or www.FWFlyers.com.

19-23 Back by popular demand, it's A Tuna Christmas at Bass Performance Hall, the hilarious sequel to the hit comedy, Greater Tuna, starring Tony Award-nominated Joe Sears and Jaston Williams. This time, it's 24 hours before Christmas and the delightfully eccentric characters are attempting to cope with seasonal traumas such as a disaster prone little theatre production of A Christmas Carol and a yard-decorating contest being sabotaged by a mysterious Christmas phantom. Tickets $20-$60. Showtimes: Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 & 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.casamanana.org.

20 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth's Classics at the Modern screens The Day the Earth Stood Still, hosted by Bill Rucker. In the Museum auditorium at 7 p.m. 3200 Darnell, 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

22 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Anaheim Arsenal, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7 p.m., $10-$65, 817-698-8333 or www.FWFlyers.com.

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

23 Division 1-A football teams from Conference USA and Mountain West meet in Fort Worth for the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, a nationally televised post-season match-up at TCU's Amon G. Carter Stadium. 2850 Stadium Drive, 817-810-0012, www.fortworth.com.

23 Billy Bob's Texas-Steve Holy. Tickets $10 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

29 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Idaho Stampede, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7 p.m., $10-$65, 817-698-8333 or www.FWFlyers.com.

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

30 Billy Bob's Texas-Jason Aldean. Tickets $12 & $20. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

30 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.

30 NBA Development League-Fort Worth Flyers vs. Albuquerque Thunderbirds, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St., 7:30 p.m., $10-$65, 817-698-8333 or www.FWFlyers.com.

31 Billy Bob's Texas-Jack Ingram. Tickets $12 & $24. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

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