KEY Magazine Fort Worth

DECEMBER 2007

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 & New Year’s Day from noon to 4 p.m. 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 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 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 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.

Through 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.

Through 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.

Through Dec. 16 Texas Ballet Theater presents The Nutcracker at Bass Performance Hall. Tickets $18-$74. Various showtimes: Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 877-828-9200, www.texasballettheater.org.

Through 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.

Through 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.

Through 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.

Through 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. Dec. 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23. Main St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. 817-255-5700, www.sundancesquare.com.

Through 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.

Through 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.

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 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 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.

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 Birds’ Christmas Tree Program at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Children of all ages are invited to make bio-degradable bird treats ahead of time and bring them to the event to hang in the Garden’s Grove, providing supplemental food for wildlife during the winter. Free to public. 11 a.m. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7686, www.fwbg.org.

1 Billy Bob’s Texas-Bucky Covington / Jason Michael Carroll / Cole Deggs. Tickets $10 & $15. 10 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

1 Jingle Bell 5K Arthritis Run in Sundance Square. You’ll find lots of jingle bells, live entertainment, after-race snacks, goody bags and fun for the entire family! Opens at 2:30 p.m. Chisholm Trail parking lot, 817-255-5700, www.sundancesquare.com.

1 The Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth presents pianist Jon Nakamatsu at The Modern Art Museum. Tickets $22, Seniors $18, Students $5. 2 p.m. 3200 Darnell St. 817-877-3003, www.chambermusicsocietyoffortworth.com.

1 Christmas in the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards. Pony rides, coloring contest, CowKid Roundup, Stockyards Cowboy Santa Claus, live entertainment and more! Free to public. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Parade at 4 p.m. 130 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-9715, www.stockyardsstation.com.

1-9 Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir presents The Littlest Wiseman in the W.E. Scott Theatre at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Free admission. Showtimes 3 p.m. Dec. 1-2; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-7; 3 & 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8; 3 p.m. Dec. 9. 1300 Gendy St., 817-924-3640, www.thelittlestwiseman.org.

1,2,6,7,8,9,13,14,15 Arlington, TX-Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue presents a dazzling spectacle with 2 hours of beautiful Christmas music, fantastic decorations, and fun for the entire family. The perfect outing for groups. Comfortable theatre seating, free parking, gift shop & snack bar. Reserved seating. Tickets $20 (tax included), Children 10 & under $10. See column on p. 39 for showtimes. Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., 817-226-4400, or 888-544-2686, www.johnniehighcountry.com.

2 Kimbell Art Museum’s film series in conjunction with its current exhibit, “Picturing the Bible-The Earliest Christian Art” features From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians (Parts I-II, 120 min.). 2 p.m. Parts III & IV will be screened Jan. 13, 2008. Free parking off Arch Adams & Darnell Sts., across from the museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

2 The Rose Marine Theater presents “Rios Escondido,” classic films from the Golden age of Mexican cinema. Free to public. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

3 Bass Hall presents Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight! With each successive visit to the Hall by Holbrook, Twain’s enlightened philosophies, wry anecdotes and keen observations seem increasingly topical and relevant. Tickets $29.50-$57.50. 7:30 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

3 Jubilee Theatre presents “Jubilee Jazz Jam,” with local musicians gathered together for an evening that will blow the roof off of Jubilee! Tickets $12. 8 p.m. 506 Main St., 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org.

4 Tree Lighting at Texas Motor Speedway. Lighting at 6 p.m. in front of The Speedway Club. 3545 Lone Star Circle, 817-215-8524, www.texasmotorspeedway.com.

4 Modern Art Museum’s Reading Series presents Bach at Leipzig: a play by Itamar Moses. A hilarious comedy by one of theatre’s hottest new voices, Bach at Leipzig is based on actual persons and events in Germany, 1722. Gen. Ad. $11; Seniors and students $6. 7 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-923-3012, www.amphibianproductions.org.

4 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents “Handel’s Messiah” with the Southwestern Seminary Oratorio Chorus, at Bass Performance Hall. Tickets $15-$52. 7:30 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6500, www.fwsymphony.org.

6 Cliburn at the Kimbell presents Mariusz Kwiecien, Baritone. Having already debuted at many of the world’s great opera houses-including the Metropolitan in New York, the Bolshoi in Moscow, and the Vienna State Opera, young Polish baritone Kwiecien is clearly “a star in the making, a charismatic actor, a fearless and exciting singer.” Gen. Ad. $35; students $15. 7:30 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-335-9000, www.cliburn.org.

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

7 Ballet Concerto Holiday Special at the Will Rogers Auditorium. Ballet performances of The Christmas Grump (a ballet based on How the Grinch Stole Christmas), Swingin’ into the Holidays, Hanukkah Flamenco, and O Holy Night. Adults $20; Students and seniors $18; children 5-12 $10. 7 p.m. 817-738-7915, www.balletconcerto.com.

7 “A Little Noon Music” at First Christian Church. This month features 13-year-old singing sensation Victoria Minton with a Christmas musical feast. 12:10 p.m., with a free light lunch following. 612 Throckmorton, 817-336-7185, www.fccftw.org.

7-9 The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With tells the story of a frustrated Chicago actor who lives with his mother and yearns for three things: someone to love him, a great part, and to lose weight. 80 minutes. Tickets $7.50. Fri. 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 2 & 4 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

8 Kimbell Art Museum’s After Hours event presents the Johnny Guadarrama Jazz Band. From 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free parking off Arch Adams & Darnell Sts., across from the museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

8 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents Morton Feldman’s Why Patterns?, with music that matches the art of Rothko, Newman, Fontana, and Klein. Free admission. 2 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., www.themodern.org.

8 Billy Bob’s Texas-Tracy Byrd. Tickets $10 & $20. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

8 BAH HUMBUG! It’s a One-Man Christmas Carol in the W.E. Scott Theatre at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Award-winning act. Adults $12, Seniors & students $10. 7:30 p.m. 1300 Gendy St., 817-924-3640, www.fwcac.com.

8-9 The T’s Annual Holiday Light Tour, departing from Stockyards Station. Ride the T to view spectacular light displays in Fort Worth neighborhoods. Admission includes tour, photos with Santa, refreshments, face painting and great family fun! Activities begin at 5:30 p.m. and buses board at 6:30 p.m. Admission $5; free for children 5 and under. 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-215-8600, www.the-T.com

9 Historic Fort Worth presents Quality Hill Holidays at historic Thistle Hill (1903). Vocalists, musicians, refreshments and jolly ole Saint Nick. Adults $15, children $7.50; children 5 and under free. 2 p.m.-6 p.m. 1509 Pennsylvania Ave., 817-336-1212, www.ThistleHill.org.

9 ‘Tis the Season- Target Family Fun Days at the Amon Carter Museum. After listening to a reading of Leo Lionni’s classic mouse tale Frederick, families are inspired to search the galleries for different types of seasons and then participate in hands-on art-making activities. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. 817-989-5066, www.cartermuseum.org.

10 Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas, at Bass Performance Hall. Includes a heartfelt blend of authentic Western songs and Murphy’s own hits; archival recollections and mythic tall tales; cowboy poetry and a bit of boot-kicking. Tickets $34.50-$75. 7 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

13-14 Bass Hall presents Roger McGuinn in the McDavid Studio. Tickets $40. 8 p.m. Thurs. & Fri. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.myspace.com/mcdavidstudio.

13-16 Rose Marine Theater presents La Posada Magica. A young girl, Gracie, joins a traveling posada with musicians and an array of colorful characters. (English) Tickets $7-$12. Showtime 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

14 Billy Bob’s Texas-Johnny Cooper (Honky Tonk Stage). Tickets $10. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

14-16 The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. In the stunning documentary, In the Shadow of the Moon, the surviving crew members from NASA’s Apollo missions tell their story. Tickets $7.50. Fri. 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 2 & 4 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

14-16 Fort Worth Opera presents Amahl & the Night Visitors at Rose Marine Theater. Amahl is a young, crippled boy who crosses paths with the three Wise Men on their way to visit the infant Jesus. When he struggles to find a gift of his own for Jesus, he in turn receives a blessing beyond compare. Adults $18; children $5. 7:30 p.m. Fri., 3 & 7:30 p.m. Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. 1300 Gendy St., 817-731-0726, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

15 Holiday Animal Toy Drive 2007 at the Fort Worth Zoo. Be Santa to your favorite zoo animal this year! Bring your donated items (find list of appropriate items online) to the Fort Worth Zoo’s Holiday Animal Toy Drive. 10 a.m.-noon. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-759-7360, www.fortworthzoo.org.

15 Holidays at the Hearth at Log Cabin Village. See how cabins would have been decorated, string some popcorn, enjoy some cider and tamales, and reflect on storied traditions as you pause from the holiday hustle and bustle. Gen. Ad. $3.50; ages 4-17 $3; seniors $3; children under 4 free. Plus $2 craft fee. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln., 817-926-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.

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

15-23 Kids Who Care Musical Theater presents A Christmas Carol in W.E. Scott Theatre at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Adults $18; Youth $14. Sat. night adults $20; $17 youth. 2 & 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15; 2 p.m. Dec. 16; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19-21; 2 & 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22; 2 p.m. Dec. 23. 817-737-5437, www.fwcac.com.

16 Billy Bob’s Texas-The Wolf’s 12 Man Jam. Tickets prices to be announced. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

16 Tarrant County Toy Run at Sundance Square. The toy run benefits MHMR of Tarrant County & other children’s charities in the Metroplex, where the toys are distributed to hundreds of underprivileged and challenged children all over the Metroplex. Admission is a new, unwrapped toy or a cash donation of at least $10. 10 a.m.-noon. Beginning in Sundance Square. 817-255-5700, www.sundancesquare.com.

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

21 TubaChristmas Concert, on the north side of the Forth Worth Convention Center. Enjoy your Holiday favorites as played by an ensemble of tubas, euphoniums and sousaphones in this holiday treat. Free to public. Noon. 1300 Gendy St., 972-898-2922.

21-29 Casa Mañana presents A Christmas Carol at Bass Performance Hall. Tickets $27-$75. 7 p.m. Thurs. & Fri., 2 & 7 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

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

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

23 A Ranch House Gospel Christmas at the Historic Livestock Exchange Building in the Fort Worth Stockyards. 2 p.m. 131 E. Exchange Ave., 817-521-4969, www.cowtownopry.org.

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

29 Billy Bob’s Texas-Jason Aldean. Tickets $12 & $25. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

29 The Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth presents “All-Mozart Holiday Concert,” featuring Naida Cole on piano, at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 2 p.m. Tickets $22; seniors $18, students $5. 3200 Darnell St., 817-877-3003, www.chambermusicsocietyoffortworth.com.

30 Bass Hall presents Robert Earl Keen. Homegrown Texan Robert Earl Keen does not mince words. His songs, very simply, tell stories. But with his signature wry, lyrical elegance– often balanced by his notable appreciation for the underbelly of society–his tales can bring tears; many elicit laughter, and a few can be sung word for word by every college student south of the Rio Grande. Tickets $32-$62. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

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

30 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl Adventure. Come enjoy military hardware on display, bands, pep rallies, firework show and much more. Free to public. Noon-6 p.m. Outside TCU’s football stadium. 2800 Stadium Dr., 817-810-0506, www.armedforcesbowl.com.

31 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents “New Year’s Eve 2007” at Bass Performance Hall. Relive your favorite moments with fiction’s greatest spy, James Bond, through the fabulous music that highlights each of his adventures. Tickets $29-$80. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6500, www.fwsymphony.org.

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.

31 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at the TCU Amon Carter Stadium. Division 1-A football champions from the Pac-10, Conference USA or Mountain West meet in Fort Worth for this nationally televised post-season match-up. Tickets $15 & $40. Kickoff at 11:30 a.m. 2800 Stadium Dr., 817-810-0012, www.armedforcesbowl.com.

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