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Benefit Bash for PMR Charity
JJoin the party on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. as the premier Beatles Tribute Band, A Hard Night’s Day, rocks Arlington’s J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill, 400 E. Abram.
Your $10 per person suggested donation to the 14th Annual AAF-Fort Worth Benefit Bash will go to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Charity (PMR), a North Texas organization that helps local families with substantial medical needs and bills. Silent auction items will be available along with a fun game called “Heads or Tails.”
PMR Charity
Founded by Dr. Omar Selod and run by a dedicated committee of volunteers, PMR Charity serves the Fort Worth community by raising funds to provide financial assistance to those who cannot afford to pay for their medical services. Since 2004, PMR Charity’s primary fundraiser has been an annual golf tournament that has allowed the nonprofit to contribute to patients with varying medical needs – from stroke victims to amputees – whose mounting medical bills were causing a tremendous strain on their quality of life and on their families. At times, PMR Charity has more demand than it has resources, especially during economic downturns. While the organization continues to grow, so does the need
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for financial support. To learn more, please visit www.pmrcharity.org or check out its page on Facebook.
A Hard Night’s Day
For over 25 years, A Hard Night’s Day has been known as Dallas’ best Beatles tribute band, and has consistently received the Dallas Observer Music Award for Best Cover Band. A Hard Night’s Day has never missed an AAF Benefit Bash and plays a full threehour set for the cause. To learn more about the band, please visit www.hardnightsday.com or follow them on Facebook.
AAF
The American Advertising Federation of Fort Worth is one of the community’s oldestrunning professional service organizations, celebrating its 111th anniversary in 2020. AAF-Fort Worth is the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation, the nation’s oldest and largest national advertising trade association and the only association representing all facets of the advertising industry. AAF is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and is the “Unifying Voice for Advertising.” To learn more about AAF-Fort Worth, please visit www.aaffortworth.com or follow them on Facebook.
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The first-ever in-depth examination of the photographic phenomenon of cabinet cards that were America’s main format for photographic portraiture through the last three decades of the nineteenth century. This exhibition reveals how photography studios and their sitters across the United States introduced immediacy to studio portraiture and transformed their sessions into avenues of fun and personal expression. Reservations and safety guideline information, 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Through Nov. 14 Lone Star Murder Mysteries presents Herd ’Em Through the Grapevine. Great Galloping Grapes! There’s trouble in the vineyard! A hired gun has killed (almost) every man in town, and someone has popped the cork of Jacques Bordeaux, the local vintner. A Texas Ranger is ready to find the guilty party. Could it be the trail cook and wine connoisseur? Or the temperance movement crusader? Perhaps it was the local saloon girl? Or maybe the new Marshal didn’t think the town was big enough for the both of them? Grab a glass of wine and enjoy this hilariously juicy mystery! $60 per person for entertainment and dinner. For more information, 817-310-5588, www.texasstardinnertheater. com. 816 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051. Through Nov. 15 “Puente Nuevo” at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Marvel at fantastic display of large-scale artwork made from the materials used to construct piñatas. Expect bold colors and energy as contemporary artist Justin Favela draws
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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 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. For more information, 817-738-9215 www.themodern.org/exhibitions/upcoming. 3200 Darnell 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 Eleanore Mikus (1927–2017) created monochromatic, contemplative abstractions that respond to the light and shadows of their surroundings in an almost sculptural way. These experimental compositions draw you in, rewarding those willing to linger in front of her subtle, sometimes puzzling, pieces with moments of peaceful calm. 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, 817-989-5064, www. cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/meditations-eleanoremikus-tamarind. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Through July 31, 2021 “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, 817-989-5064, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/james-surlsseven-and-seven-flower. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 1-25 “Stocktoberfest” in Mule Alley in the Fort Worth Stockyards featuring Wrangler & King Ranch, live music performances, Heritage Club giveaways, craft beverage services, shopping, dining specials, discounts galore and radio remote broadcasts. https://fortworthstockyards.com/events/stocktoberfest-2020/. 817-625-9715. 131 E. Exchange Ave. 2 Billy Bob’s Texas-Copper Chief. Tickets $16 & $25. Performance 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.
2,9,16,17,18 “Levitt Living Room Series” presented by Levitt Pavilion. The normal free concert series has gone virtual due to COVID-19. Concerts will be streamed live through the Levitt Pavilion Facebook page www.facebook.com/levittpavilionarlington/. Show seating may be limited. Performances at 8 p.m. For more information, www.levittpavilionarlington.org/events/. 100 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX. 2,3,9,10,16,17,30,31 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Preferred box seats $45, VIP $35, reserved box seats $30, Gen. Ad. $25, seniors 60+ $18 & children 3-12 $12. 8 p.m. www.StockyardsRodeo.com. 817-625-1025. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 3 28th Annual New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail in Grapevine Texas. Toast the good life with a New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail passport for winery tasting rooms. Participants must be age 21 or older. No refunds will be issued. This event will take place rain or shine. Admission includes a souvenir wine glass, three tastings of wine and one food item at each participating winery tasting room. For more information, www.grapevinetexasusa.com/events/ new-vintage-wine-gallery-trail/. 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine, TX 76051. 3 Billy Bob’s Texas-Aaron Watson. Tickets $20, $35 & $40. Performance 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.
3-Nov. 1 “Brick-O-Treat” at Legoland Discovery Center in Grapevine Texas. Treat the kids to spooky, kooky, bricktastic fun for Halloween! Jump inside the world’s spookiest box of LEGO ® bricks at the only Halloween Party that’s built for kids! The LEGO ® FUNgineers will make the attraction boo-tiful and are planning awesome activities around every creepy corner! For more information and hours, www.dallasfw.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/. 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine, TX 76051. 8-18 Stage West Theatre traditional stage productions will be temporarily placed on hold until further notice however, they are offering some virtual events online for all to enjoy. October Playlets are short plays, performed live, and streamed to your digital device. The plays are: Boredom, Fear and Wine, Hey Stranger, and Intro to Fiction. The cost is $25 for all the shows per evening. Link will be sent 30 minutes prior to showtime. Performance times vary. For more information and to buy tickets, www. stagewest.org/season/october-playlets. 821/823 W. Vickery Blvd. in Fort Worth. 9&10 Billy Bob’s Texas-Mike Ryan. Tickets $18, $25 & $32. Performance 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624- 7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 9-Nov. 7 Ella Enchanted at Artisan Center Theater. Based on the Newbery-winning book and popular film, Ella Enchanted is a modern musical twist on the Cinderella story as Ella seeks to find her own voice and live as her true self. Performance times vary. Tickets $10-$15. For more information, www.artisanct.com. 444 East Pipeline Rd., Hurst, TX 76053. 10 Randy Rogers with Brady Black & Geoffrey Hill concert at Levitt Pavilion. Proceeds from the concert tickets will help Levitt Pavilion Arlington present free concerts. Tickets are sold in reserved squares of eight for $280 - $35 per person. Concert gates open at 6 p.m. Local artists, September Moon, perform at 7 p.m. Randy Rogers and Brady Black performance is at 8 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. No outside food and drink allowed. Concessions will be sold at the concert, including beer and wine. Concertgoers are required to wear a mask unless eating and drinking in their squares. For more information and to buy tickets, 817-543-4308, www.levittpavilionarlington.org/events/. 100 W. Abram St., Arlington.
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13-17 “Frank Sinatra – The Second Century” at Casa Mañana in the newly rearranged Reid Cabaret Theatre. Frank Sinatra is an icon for the ages – one of the rare show business beacons who continues to shine even in his second century. Sung by some of New York’s hottest musical theatre stars, you’ll hear the hits such as “That’s Life!” One For My Baby,” “Luck Be a Lady,” “Theme From New York, New York” and “My Way.” Social distancing and strict safety guidelines are in place and patrons will be required to wear masks. Performance times and ticket prices vary. For information, 817-332-2272, www. casamanana.org. 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 15 Symphony Arlington presents Alex McDonald, pianist. Performances are: ROSSINI, Overture to The Italian Girl in Algiers, BEETHOVEN, Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, and BEETHOVEN, Symphony No. 4 in B flat Major. Performance at 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. 16Billy Bob’s Texas-Roger Creager. Tickets $16 & $25. Performance 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 16-18 Beethoven’s “Pastoral” presented by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium. Beethoven’s deep love of nature-inspired his 6th Symphony, and he famously said this work was “more an expression of feeling than painting.” Be swept away to the countryside as you hear musical scenes depicting the bird calls near a brook, a peasant’s
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dance, a thunderstorm, and a shepherd’s prayer. Due to COVID-19 mandates, seating capacity and inventory for this performance may be limited. For more information, 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org/concertstickets/subscriptions-and-series-info/symphonic-series/ beethovens-pastoral. 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. 16,17,30,31 Cabaret Series at Theatre Arlington. The stage might be dark, but you can still hang out with some of the best Theatre Arlington talent for a relaxed evening of music and fun! Performances vary, mature audiences only. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for concessions. Showtime 8 p.m. Tickets $15 at the door or $17 online, includes $2 online ticket processing fee. Reservations strongly suggested and seating is limited. For more information, www.theatrearlington.org. Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St., Arlington, TX 76010. 17 Billy Bob’s Texas-Shane Smith & The Saints. Tickets $16 & $25. Performance 10:30 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817- 624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.
22-25 Fort Worth Zoo presents: “Boo Thru the Zoo”. For the first time ever, the zoo is inviting guests to drive their own vehicle through the Zoo’s main path, and even several behind-the-scenes areas of some of their most popular animal exhibits, while enjoying music, costumed characters, entertainment, treats, and encounters with wildlife along the way! Advance ticket purchase is required for members and nonmembers. Members will receive 10% off tickets, food, and beverage. Guests will purchase tickets for a designated arrival time slot. Zoo Members $45, non-members $50 per vehicle. Slots are 4:30-7:30 p.m. For information, 817-759-7555. To register, www.fortworthzoo.org/ boo-at-the-zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway. 23 Billy Bob’s Texas-Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen: Hold My Beer and Watch This Tour. Tickets $20, $40 & $50. Performance 10:30 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.
23-24 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Ranch Rodeo hosted by Red Steagall in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. Although the Cowboy Gathering’s trade show, western swing music, cowboy poetry and chuckwagon cookoff have been postponed, The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and Red Steagall will keep the spirit of the celebration of western heritage. The event is scaled back to meet the COVID-19 restrictions and safe distancing, but it still features teams invited from 14 to 30 Prestigious Ranches in Texas and Oklahoma. Proposed events are Ranch Bronc Riding, Wild Cow Milking and Barrel Racing. The event will be televised by The Cowboy Channel. Ticket packages available online, www.stockyardsrodeo.com. For more information, 817-625-1025. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 23-25 “Soul Men” presented by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium. Celebrate the music of legendary artists Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, James Brown, Otis Redding, The Temptations, Al Green and others in an evening of soulful rhythms. Featured hits include “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Try a Little Tenderness,” “You Make Me Feel Brand New,” and “I Only Have Eyes For You.” Due to COVID-19 mandates, seating capacity
and inventory for this performance may be limited. For more information, 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony. org/concerts-tickets/subscriptions-and-series-info/popsseries/soul-men. 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. 24 J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill hosts the 14th Annual AAF-Fort Worth Benefit Bash for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Charity beginning at 7:30 p.m. The premier Beatles tribute band, A Hard Night’s Day, leads this year’s bash again. Dr. Omar Selod founded PMR Charity to provide financial assistance to those who cannot afford to pay for their medical needs. The Fort Worth branch of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), one of the oldest running professional service organizations in the U.S., puts this benefit together. Suggested donation is $10 at the door. 400 E. Abram, Arlington, TX 76010. 25 “Virtual Art Mashup: Pose & Post” at The Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Redefine what “art” means as you are brought a mashup of different themes and creative activities LIVE via the Museum’s Facebook page. Go on a virtual exploration of the Carter online or during your next visit. This month, examine the “Acting Out: Cabinet Cards” and the “Making of Modern Photography” exhibition. Event 1-2 p.m. For more information, 817-989-5013, www.cartermuseum.org/events/virtual-art-mashuppose-post. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 30 Billy Bob’s Texas-Lonestar. Tickets $16 & $30. Performance 10:30 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 30-Nov. 1 Mozart’s final symphony, “Jupiter,” presented by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium. Named for the king of the gods, Mozart’s sublime final symphony, “Jupiter,” is uplifting, and transcendent. And Karen Gomyo’s virtuosic violin talents will be on full display. Due to COVID-19 mandates, seating capacity and inventory for this performance may be limited. For more information, www. fwsymphony.org/concerts-tickets/subscriptionsand-series-info/symphonic-series/mozart-s-jupitersymphony-bernsteins-serenade, 817-665-6000. 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. 31 Grapevine Rails: “Witches Brew Express” in Grapevine. Welcome aboard the 5th Annual Witches Brew Train for an evening of brew and food. The haunting begins at 6:30 p.m. with a reception on the platform with music, food and beverages. Boarding will begin at 7:05 p.m. Tickets include 2 craft brews, with additional available forpurchase, heavy hors d’oeuvres, souvenir mug and special entertainment. Wear your best costumes, if you want, and join in the fun! Adults 21 and older. Train departs at 7:20 p.m. For more information www.grapevinetexasusa.com/ grapevine-vintage-railroad/events/witches-brew/. Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051. 31 Billy Bob’s Texas-Eli Young Band. Tickets $20, $40 & $50. Performance 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624- 7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.
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