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calendar of events DECEMBER 2020

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Ongoing “James Surls, Seven and Seven Flower (1998)” at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The acclaimed Texas artist transformed pine and steel into writhing blossoms suspended in space to evoke a dynamic relationship between the earthly and the spiritual. Admission free. Hrs. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and select holidays. For more information, 817989-5064, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/ james-surls-seven-and-seven-flower. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ongoing Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The main gardens are open daily from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. with the first and last hour of the day reserved for GROW members only, 8-9 a.m. & 5-6 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 adults ages 16-64, $6 ages 6-15, $10 ages 65+. Reservations are required and guests must purchase a ticket or make a member reservation online for a specific date and time to visit. Tickets will not be available onsite. Visitors will be capped and will be timed in 60-minute blocks. Guests need to arrive within 15 minutes of their selected time and access to buildings will be limited to restrooms only. Masks are strongly encouraged but not required. For more information, to purchase tickets, or to reserve a time, www. fwbg.org/covid-19. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. Ongoing Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District’s Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive. Twice daily, herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive 15-17 head of cattle down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Bldg. or across the street near RFD TV’s Gift Store. Free. Times 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting. The Fort Worth Herd Experience has a 2 p.m. daily meet ’n greet behind the Livestock Exchange Building. No cattle drives on major holidays. For more information, 817-336-4373, www.fortworthherd.com. Along E. Exchange Ave. Ongoing “Carter Collection” at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Carter houses one of the great collections of American art, from historical landscapes captured on canvas to city streets seen through the lens of a camera. Anchored by iconic masterworks from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the collection includes a range of artists, mediums, and styles, providing countless ways to explore and understand American creativity. They regularly change out these works, so each time you visit, you’ll encounter something new. Admission free. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. For more information, 817-7381933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/cartercollection. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ongoing The nationally acclaimed Fort Worth Zoo has been ranked the No. 1 zoo in North America by USA Today, the Best Zoo in Texas by Yahoo Travel, the No. 5 zoo in the nation by USA Travel Guide, the No. 1 attraction in the DFW Metroplex by Zagat survey and a top 10 zoo or aquarium by FamilyFun magazine and TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. Home to more than 7,000 animals, the Zoo is in the second of a four-phase, $100-million master plan. The first phase, African Savanna, opened in April 2018. The second, Elephant Springs, will open in 2021. The institution’s focus on education and conservation is second to none, enhancing the lives of more than one million visitors a year. The zoo has limited admissions due to COVID-19. Everyone, except children 2 and younger, must have a reservation that was made online prior to arrival at the Zoo. Ticket booths will be closed. Reservations become active and available on the website 3 days prior to the day you visit. A limited number of people will be admitted each day and restaurants, shops and attractions will operate at a limited capacity. Signage throughout the Zoo will remind guests of the importance of social distancing, wearing masks and handwashing; markers on the ground at exhibits will indicate social distancing placement. Masks are required for all guests 10 years of age or older and space is limited. Gen. Ad. $16 adults, $12 child/Sr. Parking $5. Zoo Members free. For more information and to register, www.fortworthzoo.org/safe-start. 1989 Colonial Pkwy. Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Take a nostalgic ride on two Victorian-style locomotives. “Puffy,” the 1896 steam locomotive, is the oldest continuously operating steam engine in the South; “Vinny” is a 1953 GP-7 diesel locomotive. The Cotton Belt Route Excursion, a round trip between downtown Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards, runs Dec. 26-30. The 21-mile trip rolls at a leisurely pace and is perfect for the entire family. The Grapevine to the Stockyards run departs at 12:50 p.m. and arrives in the Stockyards around 2:30 p.m. The return trip departs the Stockyards at 4:15 p.m. and arrives back in Grapevine about 5:45 p.m. For more information, visit https://bit. ly/2EfYIPb. The North Pole Express runs through Dec. 23. For times & ticket information, go to https://bit.ly/2Hrnhum. Grapevine Station, 705 S. Main St. Open 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Stockyards Station, open noon-4:30 p.m. 140 E. Exchange Ave. Ongoing The Kimbell Art Museum’s renowned European masterpieces, paintings and sculptures,

dating from antiquity through the 18th century, include Michelangelo’s Torment of Saint Anthony and Caravaggio’s Cardsharps. Visitors will also see antiquities from Greece, Rome and Egypt. Late 18th-century through mid-20th-century works are on view in the north galleries. Admire Impressionist and post-Impressionist favorites Cézanne, Monet, Picasso, Matisse and Mondrian. The permanent exhibition is free. 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 Mon. The museum has instituted new guidelines for staff and visitors that support state and local health and safety recommendations. New health and safety measures require the temporary suspension of certain activities and accommodations, as well as the addition of new visitor guidelines and staff protocols such as requiring masks for all staff and guests over 2 years of age. For more information, call 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart. org. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ongoing Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. This 3,621-acre refuge is one of the largest cityowned nature centers in the United States. It was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1980 and offers special events, educational programs and naturalist-led nature hikes. Admission $6 adults 13-64, $2 children 3-12, free to children under 3, $3 seniors 65+, $1 discount per person with Military ID-Active/Retired. Nature Center & Refuge hrs. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Hours vary for special events. For more information, 817-392-7410, www.fwnaturecenter.org. 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. Ongoing Public tours at Kimbell Art Museum. Join knowledgeable docent guides for regularly scheduled tours focusing on the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Permanent Collection: Wednesdays, 2 p.m., Sundays, 3 p.m. Architecture Tours: Two Buildings, One Museum, Saturdays, 2 p.m. No reservations are required.Admission is required for non-members to visit paid special exhibitions: $18 adults, $16 seniors 60+, $16 students with ID, $14 children 6-11, children under 6 are free. Museum 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 Mon. The museum has instituted new guidelines for staff and visitors that support state and local health and safety recommendations. New health and safety measures require the temporary suspension of certain activities and accommodations, as well as the addition of new visitor guidelines and staff protocols such as requiring masks for all staff and guests over 2 years of age. For more information, www.kimbellart.org/learn/gallery-tours/public-tours. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ongoing The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. The grand new gallery space tells the story of the relationship between women and horses through interactive exhibits, beautifully displayed artifacts, and a breathtaking dramatic media production that encompasses the space and allows the visitor to feel like they are standing in a herd of magnificent horses. Hrs. Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sun., Mon. & major holidays. See web site for details. Admission $10 for 13+, $7

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for military/first responders & seniors 65+, $4 children 4-12, children 3 & under free with paid adult. Free parking with a paid Cowgirl admission. For more information, 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net. 1720 Gendy St. Ongoing “Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 34” is at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Amon Carter has commissioned a large scale, site-specific installation of more than eighty miles of multicolored thread by internationally celebrated Mexican born, Dallas-based artist Gabriel Dawe. Enjoy the transformative power of Dawe’s sculptural marvels, which he weaves from thousands of thin strands. They look like frozen light and Technicolor vaporous mist, drawing attention to the majestic architecture and natural light of the museum’s Atrium. Admission free. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. For more information, 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ongoing Grapevine Farmers Indoor Market. Shop local and eat healthy with locally-grown produce and products. The market features a variety of vendors of home decor, collectibles and more. Open Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. For more information, 817-5277446, www.farmersmarketofgrapevine.com. 520 S. Main St., #203, Grapevine, TX 76051. Ongoing Fort Worth Trinity Park. The Log Cabin Village living history museum depicts the lifestyle of pioneers who settled this area in the mid-tolate 1800s. You must reserve tickets online prior to visiting. Admission $5 per person. Free for ages 3 & under. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. For more information, 817-392-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln. Ongoing Six Flags Over Texas has reopened to the public! New safety measures and hygiene protocols, and new technology systems are in place to protect guests and employees for big time summer fun. It is time to get reacquainted with the Biggest Thrills in Texas! Reservations are required before entering the park. New park hours vary, see website for more details and to reserve a park time, www.sixflags.com/overtexas. Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 Rd. to Six Flags, Arlington, TX 76011. Every Friday Themed Carter Collection Tour at The Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Museum is open to the public with limited capacity and new safety measures such as required masks for all staff and guests. The museum is in close collaboration with peer institutions and is following recommendations of health and safety officials nationwide. Connect with works from the collection with an unexpected perspective. The docent-led tour you will introduce you to artworks from a special exhibition or the collection connected by a fun theme. Tour begins at 4 p.m. every Friday at the Information Desk. Free admission. Reservations are not required. For more information, 817-738-1933, https://bit.ly/2Z6skFn. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Most Every Sunday The Cowtown Opry performs on the steps of the Historic Livestock Exchange Building in the Fort Worth Stockyards celebrating the rich musical legacy of Texas and the American West. Free to the public, 2 p.m. www.cowtownopry.org. 817-366-9675. 131 E. Exchange Ave. Through Dec. 12 “RESIST COVID/TAKE 6!” exhibition at The Modern Museum of Fine Art. This public art campaign by artist Carrie Mae Weems communicates healthcare messaging and combats the spread of COVID-19. This multi-city project is being led in Dallas-Fort Worth by Dallas Contemporary and a consortium of museums, including the African American Museum of Dallas, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas Museum of Art, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, The Nasher Sculpture Center, and more. The title RESIST COVID/TAKE 6! is an allusion to the recommended six feet of separation in social distancing. In this initiative, Weems marries her photographs and healthcare guidelines to spread life-affirming messages, while also paying homage to front-line and essential workers. Expect recommended guidelines of the CDC and state and local government officials including mandatory face masks for all staff and guests over 2 years of age. For more information, www.themodern.org. 3200 Darnell St. Through Dec. 22 The Naughty List at Stage West. Regular indoor productions will be temporarily placed on hold until further notice. They are offering an outdoor and streaming production for December. The lists have been made, but check them twice, because someone’s been naughty who should’ve been nice! This limited engagement, outdoor live performance is a reimagined coming-of-age story featuring your favorite holiday icons. With healthy doses of magic, music, and mischief, this yuletide romp is a flurry-filled race to save the holidays! Admission $20 and $10 for 12 and under. Streaming option $30. Performance 7 p.m. and days vary. For more information and details on seating and streaming access, www.stagewest.org. 821/823 W. Vickery Blvd. in Fort Worth. Through Dec. 23 Grapevine Rails: “North Pole Express” in Grapevine. Experience the magic of Christmas aboard Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s North Pole Express®, presented by Great Wolf Lodge. Their elves are hard at work preparing for a special experience onboard the North Pole Express, and they are following current COVID-19 safety precautions. Train departure times and ticket prices vary. For more information and to purchase tickets, https://bit. ly/3kmJwQD. Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051. Through Dec. 27 Dismay In A Manger at Texas Star Dinner Theater. There is dismay in the manger at the annual Christmas Pageant rehearsal! Mayor Rufus Yates has written a horrible holiday havoc, and he’s cast the show in a manner that has everyone’s secrets at risk. This is one interactive murder mystery dinner experience that will put the “Ho Ho Ho” into your Holidays! Show times may vary according to date. Dinner & show $59.95 + tax, gratuity not included. For more information and to purchase tickets, www.texasstardinnertheater.com. 816 South Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051.

Throughout December Pictures with Cowboy Santa in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Have your photo made with Cowboy Santa! $20 5x7 print or $45 high resolution digital. For more information and to make your appointment, 817233-5754, www.lavenderpathways.com. 140 E. Exchange Ave. Throughout December Arlington Music Hall. December performers include Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers Country Christmas, Jack Ingram, and Lorrie Morgan just to name a few. Concerts are at 50% occupancy, social distancing seats available, and masks are mandatory. They are also using sanitizing chemicals in the venue prior to all shows. For more information and tickets, www.arlingtonmusichall.net. 224 N. Center St., Arlington, TX 76011. Throughout December The Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Now open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Last admission sold at 3:15 p.m. to allow adequate time in the garden. Capacity is limited to 50% of normal occupancy due to COVID-19 for all indoor/outdoor venues. Masks are strongly encouraged but not required for outdoor areas. For more information, to purchase tickets, or to reserve a time, www.fwbg.org/ covid-19. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. Throughout December The re-opening of The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History continues. Currently, you can experience the Atrium as well as new galleries in Innovation Studios and fun, family programs in the Oak Rooms. The Children’s Museum, DinoLabs, Energy Gallery, the Omni, and the second floor are currently closed, but will be reopening after configuring for safety in the coming months. While the Museum is partially open, they are offering a discounted admission price of $9. New hours, Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon- 4 p.m. For up to date information on the museum reopening, 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org. 1600 Gendy St. Through Jan. 2, 2021 Gift of Lights. Bring the family to enjoy Texas Motor Speedway’s Christmas lights display from the warmth, comfort & safety of your own car. For more information, www.texasmotorspeedway.com/events/gift-oflights/. 3545 Lone Star Circle. Through Jan. 3, 2021 Luminova Arlington. This is a holiday lights spectacular with 270,000 sq. ft. of immersive indoor and outdoor entertainment at the all-new Globe Life Field! Visit Santa, glide on a 10,000 sq. ft. outdoor ice-skating pond, snap selfies with family around elaborate light displays, and savor hot beverages and yummy treats. For more information, www.arlington.org/ event/luminova/23200/. 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington, TX 76011. Through Jan. 3, 2021 Six Flags Over Texas Holiday in the Park. It’s the most magical time of the year, filled with enchanting experiences that will help create those special family fun outings again and again. Their breathtaking winter wonderland features a variety of delightful and interactive activities to help capture the holiday spirit. Park hours vary and COVID restrictions apply so see website for details, www.sixflags. com/overtexas. 2201 Rd. to Six Flags, Arlington, TX 76011. Through Jan. 3, 2021 “ICE! and Lone Star Christmas” at The Gaylord Texan Resort. Marvel at acres of twinkling lights and decorations, plus all-new holiday activities, shows, and events like snow tubing and ice skating. And how about the I Love Christmas Movies™ interactive pop-up experience? Who doesn’t want to walk through the most iconic scenes from your favorite Christmas movies in an all-new, multi-sensory experience? Interact and capture moments with the characters, sets and moments that you know-and-love from holiday film favorites The Polar Express™, A Christmas Story™, Elf™, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation™, and The Year Without A Santa Claus™. For more information and tickets, www.grapevinetexasusa.com/christmas-capitalof-texas/lone-star-christmas/.The Gaylord Texan Resort, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051. Through Jan. 3, 2021 “City Hall Light Show Spectacular” in Grapevine Texas. See twinkling lights and a brilliantly-choreographed show every night at dusk. Sing along to the sounds of the Singing Christmas Tree, enjoy the light show at City Hall and see the joy on the faces of everyone around you. It also snows every night! Free. For more information, www.grapevinetexasusa.com/ christmas-capital-of-texas/events/. 200 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051. Through Jan. 3, 2021 “Whoville” at the town square gazebo in Grapevine Texas. Be sure to explore the World of Whoville. Visit Who-houses, the post office, you know WHO’s lair and your favorite Whoville characters in cut-out form just waiting for your family photos all season long. Free admission. For more information, www.grapevinetexasusa.com/christmas-capital-of-texas/events/. 325 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051. Through Jan. 10, 2021 “Mark Bradford: End Papers” exhibit at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The unique works in this exhibition are primarily constructed from end papers, which Bradford learned to use as a hairdresser in his mother’s beauty salon in South Los Angeles. These small sheets of translucent paper protect hair from overheating in the process of using curlers to create permanent waves. Tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors 60+, $10 students with ID. Free for 18 & under and Modern members. Hrs. Sun., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Mon. In developing appropriate visiting protocols, the Museum follows the recommended guidelines of the CDC and state and local government officials. There are mandatory face masks for all staff and guests over 2 years of age. All in-person education programs, including docent-led tours, have been suspended until further notice. For more information, 817-738-9215 www.themodern. org/exhibitions/upcoming. 3200 Darnell St. Through Jan. 10, 2021 FOCUS: Marina Adams exhibit at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Contemporary artist Marina Adams will show seven energetic abstract paintings that are immersive in scale, as well as recent small gouache works on paper. Tickets $10 adults, 13+, $4 students with ID & seniors 60+. Free for

children 12 & under and Modern members. Hrs. Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mon. n developing appropriate visiting protocols, the Museum follows the recommended guidelines of the CDC and state and local government officials. There are mandatory face masks for all staff and guests over 2 years of age. All in-person education programs, including docent-led tours, have been suspended until further notice. For more information, 817-7389215, www.themodern.org/exhibition/focus-marinaadams. 3200 Darnell St. Through Jan. 18, 2021 Panther Island Ice returns this holiday season with limited capacity and health and safety protocols in place. Located at Coyote Drive-In, Fort Worth’s outdoor rink offers public ice skating. The ice rink will operate seven days a week during the season, including all holidays! Advanced reservations through online ticket sales are required. The Panther Island Ice rink at Coyote Drive-In is real ice located mostly under a large pavilion. Patrons can take advantage of the ample free parking, along with the drive-in’s other amenities such as social distanced covered seating, gas heaters, restrooms, and a full menu including beer and wine options. No drive-in movie ticket is required. To make reservations purchase online tickets, go to www.pantherislandice.com. 682-704-7711. Panther Island Ice, 223 NE 4th St. Through April 18, 2021 “Meditations: Eleanore Mikus at Tamarind” at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The more you look, the more you see. Beginning in the 1960s, artist

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barrel racing. More than 700 entries are expected to compete in the Junior World Finals. Events begin at 7:30 a.m. Admission $10-$20. For more information, 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com/events/junior-world-finals. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 3-13 Additional 2020 National Finals Rodeo Events and Activities in the Fort Worth Stockyards all along E. Exchange Ave., Rodeo Plaza, & behind the Livestock Exchange Building: Cowboy Channel Championship Mutton Bustin’ Dec. 3-8, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Cowtown Christmas Marketplace Dec. 3-12 with over 350 merchants, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. The Cowboy Channel Tailgate Party 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily with rodeo celebrity interviews, western fashions, NFR daily reports, chuckwagon cooking demos, cowboy cocktails and live broadcasts from 2-5 p.m. daily. Cowboy Carnival is Dec. 3-13 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily with a 65' ferris wheel, carousel, food concessions, cattle pen maze, petting corral, horseback riding stables, mechanical bull & mini train rides. Dec. 13 is the Bull Fighters Only World Finals 3-4 p.m. For more information, www.fortworthstockyards.com/events/ nfr-stockyards-style/. 4 Billy Bob’s Texas-Bellamy Brothers. Tickets $16, $25 & $32. Performance 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 4-12 Theatre Arlington’s “Holiday Party!” Are you ready for some Christmas cheer? Spend some time with Micah, Leslie and Lori as they sing the night away! They’ll share laughs, stories, songs and give the audience a chance to join in the fun. This is the perfect party and Christmas celebration for 2020. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $22. For more information, www. theatrearlington.org/production/theatre-arlingtonsholiday-party/. Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St., Arlington, TX 76010. 5 Holiday Punch Online! at Circle Theatre. This holiday celebration show has an inspired COVID-19 twist. They will gather digitally to hear performances from their favorite local artists and celebrate the hope of theatre coming back to the stage in 2021. The evening will also include an online auction, music, and surprises from the Circle staff! Adult language & subject matter. Event 7 p.m. For more information or to donate, 817-8773040, www.circletheatre.com/holidaypunch. 230 W. 4th St. in Sundance Square. 5 Errol Spence Jr. vs Danny Garcia: World Welterweight Championship Unified welterweight world champion at AT&T Stadium. Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. will duel two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia in the blockbuster main event. For more information and to purchase tickets, www.attstadium.com/events. One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011. 5 Billy Bob’s Texas-Stoney LaRue. Tickets $18 & $28. Performance 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 5-23 Jingle All the Way at Casa Mañana Theater. Your favorite holiday hits, sung by your favorite holiday characters! Join Frosty, Rudolph and Jingle the Elf in singing songs such as “Frosty the Snowman,” “Jingle Bells,” “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” and many, many more! During the show, craft an ornament to take home for your tree, and don’t forget to order extra marshmallows for your hot chocolate! An appearance by the jolliest elf of all, Santa Claus, wraps up the concert. Craft materials are included with ticket purchase. Performance times and ticket prices vary. For information, 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org/attraction/ jingle-all-the-way/. 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 5,6,12,13-19,20,21,22,23 Grapevine Christmas Market at the town square gazebo in Grapevine Texas. Shop locally and regionally sourced produce, baked goods, local cheese, nuts, gift baskets and more at the Christmas capital of Texas. The Grapevine Christmas Market also offers handcrafted and Texas-made items. For the safety of patrons and fellow vendors, everyone will be required to wear a face mask or covering. For more information, www.grapevinetexasusa.com/ shop-wine-dine/grapevine-farmers-market/. 325 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051. 6 Billy Bob’s Texas-Cody Johnson with The Rockin’ CJB Unplugged. Tickets $35, $75 & $100. Performance 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 6-March 14, 2021 “Queen Nefertari’s Egypt” at the Kimbell Art Museum. Nefertari was one of

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the most celebrated queens of ancient Egypt. Step back in time to explore ancient temples, life in the royal women’s household and the artisan village of Deir el-Medina, rituals of death, and Nefertari’s resplendent tomb. All the works in the exhibition are from the Museo Egizio in Turin, Italy, which boasts one of the most important collections of ancient Egyptian works outside of Cairo. Gen. Ad. $18 adults, $16 seniors/students, $14 children ages 6-11, 6 and under free. For more information or current safety guidelines, 817-332-845, www. kimbellart.org/exhibition/queen-nefertaris-egypt. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 7 Billy Bob’s Texas-Justin Moore. Tickets $20, $40 & $50. Performance 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 8&9 Billy Bob’s Texas-Cody Johnson. Tickets $35, $75 & $100. Performances 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 10&11 Billy Bob’s Texas-Pat Green. Tickets $20, $45 & $60. Performances 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 12 “Holiday in the Garden” at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. This FIVE-event collaboration includes a Holiday Sip ’n Shop, Holiday Tea, Santa in the Garden, Christmas Tree Farm, and a Free Afternoon in the Garden. Come join in this joyful season with vendors, delicious bites from local

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food trucks and a variety of winter beverages. Enjoy photos with Santa or holiday music! This year, some activities may be modified to adhere to social distancing measures. Some events are free and others have an admission price. Free for Members. Event times and prices vary. For more information, www.fwbg.org/events/holiday. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 12 Billy Bob’s Texas-Wade Bowen. Tickets $20, $35 & $40. Performance 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 17 Symphony Arlington presents Ricardo Garcia, tenor. Performance music includes Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C Major and holiday favorites plus the annual Carol Sing-along! Performance 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15-$45. For more information and to purchase tickets, www.symphonyarlington. org. Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington, TX 76011. 17,18,19 Billy Bob’s Texas-Parker McCollum. Tickets $20, $35 & $40. Performances 9 p.m. on the 17th, 10 p.m. on the 18th & 19th. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 17-20 “Disney on Ice presents: Dream Big” at Dickie’s Arena. It’s time for magic! See Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and stars from Frozen, Moana, Coco, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, The Princess and the Frog, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty. Share every magical moment of breathtaking ice skating and beloved Disney stories! Performance times vary. Tickets start at $30 and pod seating is available, www.ticketmaster.com/disney-on-icepresents-dream-big-tickets/artist/1638731. 1911 Montgomery St. 18,19,26 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Capacity limited to 75% and masks required. Seating: Gold Buckle $45-$50 & VIP $35-$40, Silver Spur $30-$35, Gen. Ad. $25-$27, seniors 60+ $18-$20, children 3-12 $12-$15. Showtime 8 p.m. For more information, 817-625-1025, www.CowtownColiseum. com, 121 E. Exchange Ave. 19 Big 12 Football Championship at AT&T Stadium. Two top football teams in the Big 12 Conference will face off in the championship game. For more information, www.attstadium. com/events. One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011. Opening Dec. 22 “In The Night Garden” exhibit at The Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Immerse yourself in a colorful botanical world full of giant insects, flowers, and plants created by Houston–based artist and Rice University professor Natasha Bowdoin. Inspired by the Carter’s collection and the artist’s abounding interest in literature, from fairytales to transcendental poetry, it offers a moment to pause and reimagine our relationship to the natural world. Free admission. For current safety guideline information and more information, 817-7381933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/nightgarden. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.

22-Feb. 28, 2021 “Mitch Epstein: Property Rights” exhibit at The Amon Carter Museum of American Art. In a series never shown before in a museum, pioneering color photographer Mitch Epstein (b. 1952) faces urgent, contemporary issues through his compelling photographs. Politics and citizenship, or environmental degradation and land rights, Epstein focuses on tough topics, helping us see overlapping, and often competing, histories and perspectives. Free admission. For current safety guideline information and more information, 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum. org. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 22-Feb. 28, 2021 “Mythmakers: The Art of Winslow Homer and Frederic Remington:” exhibit at The Amon Carter Museum of American Art. American icon Winslow Homer, famous ocean painter, joins Frederic Remington, legendary cowboy artist, to explore the unexpected resonances and moments of convergence between the themes, artistic sensibilities, and technical processes of these two artists. Free admission. For current safety guideline information and more information, 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum. org. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 25 Billy Bob’s Texas-Casey Donahew. Tickets $20, $35 & $40. Performance 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 26 Billy Bob’s Texas-Flatland Cavalry. Tickets $20, $35 & $40. Performance 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 27 Billy Bob’s Texas-Rodney Carrington. Tickets $20, $60 & $75. Performance 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 30 Billy Bob’s Texas-Robert Earl Keen’s Merry Christmas from the Fam-o-lee Secret Santa Christmas. Tickets $20, $40 & $50. Performance 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 31 “Prohibition: A New Year’s Eve Celebration” presented by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Imagine time-traveling one night through the dark cabarets and speakeasies of New York, Paris, Berlin, London and Atlantic City, reliving the 1920s in all its decadence. Join a trip back in time as you ring in 2021 in roaring 20s style! Due to COVID-19 city and government mandates, seating capacity and inventory for this performance may be limited. 7:30 p.m. For more information, www.fwsymphony.org/concerts-tickets/prohibitiona-new-year-s-eve-celebration. Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. 31 Billy Bob’s Texas-Tracy Lawrence. Tickets $26, $51 & $81 - $1 from each ticket goes to “Mission Possible” which is non-profit benefiting homelessness. Provides shelter pets to Veterans with PTSD. Performance 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.

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