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The insatiable curiosity of Curious George - the little monkey who has captured the imagination and hearts of millions of children and adults for 65 yearscomes to life October 5, 2013, at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The new exhibit, Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! will introduce young children to Curious George’s world and lead them on a fun, meaningful interactive math, science and engineering-based adventure. “A Curious George exhibit targeted to children ages three through seven can augment learning in this critical time period,” said Sarah Caruso, Minnesota Children’s Museum President. “The science and math activities in the exhibit will provide a rich and meaningful context in which these skills can be learned and developed in a fun and engaging way.”
sion series produced by Imagine Entertainment, WGBH Boston, and Universal Studios Family Productions that airs on PBS KIDS. The exhibit’s content is based on educational standards developed by MCM and an expert advisory panel from the PBS KIDS series, as well as national standards of science and math for young children. MCM is a national leader in interactive learning and educational programming for children’s museums. The Museum has designed and built numerous exhibits including Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog, The Amazing Castle, Go Figure and Geo-Zoooom that travel to children’s museums and libraries throughout North America. The Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! exhibit is sponsored by 3M.
Inside the Exhibit Apartment Building
Operate wheels to move George on pulleys from window to window. Climb the fire escape and go inside to play with color, light and shadow. Sidewalk Produce Stand
Based on the familiar characters in H.A. and Margret Rey’s classic stories published by Houghton Mifflin, the new Curious George exhibit inspires young children’s natural curiosity as they explore early science, math, and engineering through hands-on interactive play. The immersive exhibit environment takes place in the neighborhood where Curious George lives with his friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat. Visitors will recognize familiar characters and places featured in the classic stories and the televi4
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Play a customer or a salesperson and explore shape, sorting, weighing, and counting with fruit and vegetables. Construction Site
Design a building, using the bounty of building materials and then erect different structures using machines to move materials. City Park
Enjoy the urban green space, rest or give a hug to a full-size George and take his picture! A wall of activities is available for babies and toddlers.
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Take a vacation and visit the farm. Experience cause and effect and use wind power to move yard art like whirligigs, windmills, windsocks, and wind chimes. Build your own whirligig or learn to care for farm animals. Museum within the Museum
Learn new things about George when you visit the Museum within the Museum. Follow H.A. and Margret Rey’s escape from France to safety during World War II that saved the Curious George manuscript and, therefore, Curious George for the rest of us. About Houghton Mifflin Company
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Using pipes, ramps, funnels, turntables, bumpers, and force experiment with physics and engineering as you putt through three holes of mini golf.
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Company is one of the leading educational publishers in the United States, with more than $1 billion in sales. Houghton Mifflin publishes textbooks, instructional technology, assessments, and other educational materials for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. With its origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. The company’s web site is at www.hmco.com. About the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
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Established in 1941, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, anchored by its rich collections, is an institution dedicated to lifelong learning.The Museum engages children and adult guests through creative, vibrant programs and exhibits interpreting science and the history of Texas and the Southwest. The new $80million campus opened in November 2009 as the result of an extensive multiyear fundraising campaign. The Museum is open daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. For more information about the Museum, visit www.fortworthmuseum.org or call 817-255-9300. 1600 Gendy St. August 2013
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As long as we’re “out where the West begins,” as an iconic figure in Fort Worth’s history described this Cowtown, then we might as well look even further westward within the city itself. Pioneering publisher and civic booster Amon Carter may have intended to give Dallas the razz when he coined that phrase — but the West hardly could have picked a keener starting point than Fort Worth. And Fort Worth, in turn, hardly could have picked a site more right for its burgeoning west side Cultural District. Rippling with heavyduty commercial, artistic and residential growth since the dawn of the 21st century, the west side overall has seen its very skyline change with the transformation of a busy West Seventh Street into a streamlined conduit connecting the downtown area’s Sundance Square development with the Cultural District. Heading west (naturally) from downtown Fort Worth, one finds the Cultural District radiating from the intersection where Seventh Street crosses University Drive and, in the process, morphs into the historic, brick-paved Camp Bowie Boulevard. Visitors in search of western-style discoveries — from plain-and-fancy dining to fine art and varied entertainment — will find such delights in volume on the west side. Cultural attractions, restaurants, mainstream and specialinterest shopping, and lavish natural gardens flourish as a reminder of how Fort Worth has built upon its frontier origins. Several of the world’s finer museums, playhouses and galleries anchor a vast Cultural District. The hand-laid red-brick pavement of Camp Bowie Boulevard is an attraction in itself, lined with an everexpanding array of art galleries, stage-and-screen auditoriums, boutiques, scholarly museums, restaurants and lounges, and shopping malls. The Cultural District The Fort Worth Museum of Science & History, commands the westward view of the district from Montgomery Street and just 6
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northward are additional cultural touchstones: An expanded and redesigned Amon Carter Museum of American Art, houses a definitive collection of American paintings, photography, and sculpture, from essential historic works by Charles M. Russell and Frederick Remington to a new acquisition of last-century Native American photography by Edward S. Curtis. Close by is the Kimbell Art Museum, itself preparing for an expansion and still living up to Newsweek’s description as “arguably the most beautiful museum in America.” The neighboring Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is the oldest such museum in Texas — housed in a work-of-art 2002 building designed by world-renowned Japanese architect, Tadao Ando, and featuring bold gallery exhibitions, concert attractions and, every weekend, leading-edge independent-studio films. The Museum of Science & History, anchoring a campus within the Cultural District, has been designed by similarly renowned architects Ricardo and Victor Legorreta. Inside the Museum of Science & History, one finds vast galleries of Texas-bred dinosaur specimens and the state’s oil-and-gas heritage, in addition to the Cattle Raisers Museum, the Fort Worth Children’s Museum, Stars Café, and a new digital Noble Planetarium . The Omni Theater, an IMAX® superscreen dome, links with the Museum of Science & History and boasts a new digital sound system and enhanced lighting. The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame is next door to the FMS&H. The NCM&HF honors women of the American West from those who have lived and worked on ranches or who led an expedition, or sat before an easel, aimed a rifle and hit the bull’s eye, or sat on the Supreme Court. When the museum meanderings trigger an appetite for fine dining, two long-established, museum-based cafés stand ready to serve. The Kimbell Buffet Restaurant offers indoor or patio lunch and a light evening
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menu within one of the most beautiful modern buildings in America. The Modern Art Museum’s 250-seat Café Modern, with an outdoor terrace, overlooks a serene reflecting pond. The Modern’s full-service kitchen delivers superb cuisine for lunch, Sunday brunch, and scheduled seasonal dinners. The Great Outdoors offers breakfast subs, lunch and dinner subs, soups, salads and all natural ice cream. Off University on White Settlement Road, a Texas barbecue tradition reigns at Angelo’s, offering a half-century of first-class BBQ and ultra-chilled beer. The Fort Worth Community Art Center, at the district’s western edge, showcases work by the city’s homegrown community of artists, in addition to live-theater venues. Neighboring the museum community is the city’s landmark Will Rogers Memorial Center, a versatile 85-acre entertainment complex — with 45 acres housing the Will Rogers Coliseum & Auditorium. Its majestic Pioneer Tower dates from the Texas Centennial Celebration of 1936. Still the most imposing
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site within the district, the coliseum holds pride of place as the first domed structure of its kind in the world. The complex also boasts an equestrian center and exhibit halls, home to the annual Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Showplaces of Heritage and Artistry and Nature Shoppers can find a broad selection of merchandise in the Cultural District’s specialty shops. European antiques and upholstery can be found at Domain XCIV and the dh collection boasts progressive furniture designs in an appetite-whetting environment. Southward off University Drive, visitors can experience the glories of nature at Trinity Park, a pristine oasis bordered by a fork of the placid Trinity River. Here, picnickers, joggers, and strollers can explore meandering pathways or travel on a miniature railroad. Opposite the park, across University Drive, Fort Worth’s Botanic Garden beckons — the oldest such site in Texas, a lush 109-acre tapestry of dappled shade accented by vibrant splashes of color. The Garden is home to thousands of species of native and exotic plants in 21 specialty gardens. The European-designed Rose Garden features more than 3,400 roses, and the 10,000-square-foot Conservatory houses tropical flowers and foliage from around the world. An on-site Gardens Restaurant serves light lunches and refreshments — with a view of the Garden and a varied gallery that often displays the work of local artists. A short distance southward lies the illustrious Fort Worth Zoo, nationally ranked among the finest. The Zoo is home to thousands of animals, both native and exotic. Viewing facilities and natural habitat exhibits are set up for optimal views of the animals, often separated from their observers by only a river, a waterfall, or a large window. Shaded rest spots and picnic tables are available, with several on-site eateries. Across from the Zoo, Log Cabin Village offers another view of the city’s rich frontier history boasting seven authentic log homes, dating from the mid-to-late 1800s. Perioddressed interpreters greet visitors inside each cabin offering a living history of the home and its origin. The mood to explore might be triggered by art, dining, shopping, or the wonders of nature. Fort Worth’s west side meets all these interests and then some!
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Dining in Fort Worth
ANGELO’S - Enjoy Hickory Smoked Ribs & Beef. The beef can be on a sandwich or part of dinner. If chicken is your choice, it comes in half or quarter portions on either a dinner or in a basket. Ribs & chicken served each day while they last. Choose from either beans, potato salad or cole slaw to accompany your meat course. Soft drinks, milk, tea, fruit juices or beer–draft, or bottled or in cans, and wine by the glass, are all available. For dessert have a fried pie. Angelo’s opened on St. Patrick’s Day 1958. People who have moved to New York often ask visitors coming that way to bring them some Angelo’s Barbecue. No credit cards. 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817-332-0357, www.angelosbbq.com.
THE BUFFET RESTAURANT - Dining in Kimbell Art Museum’s Buffet Restaurant, guests can enjoy Shelby Schafer’s homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche and desserts. Lunch is served Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., and Fridays and Sundays from noon until 2 p.m. Beverage and dessert times are Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Friday times are 2 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Friday evenings, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30, features a light dinner buffet of soups, salads, pasta dishes, and a vegetable torte, accompanied by a selection of wines and other beverage choices. After dinner, guests may tour the galleries or sit back and listen to musicians perform near the Maillol Courtyard. Groups of 8 to 24 people may make reservations for 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays by calling 817-332-8451, ext. 277. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. THE Café Modern - The renovated Café Modern now has Friday evening dinner seating from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and cocktail service at the new bar until 10 p.m. Cocktails are inspired by the Modern’s permanent collection of art works. Other changes include brunch on both Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., and the Museum will open an hour earlier on Sundays, allowing guests to eat and visit the galleries before the new noon screenings of Magnolia at the Modern films. Those who would like a bite to eat between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday may order one of the freshly prepared small plates, either hot or cold, available in the bar. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday–Friday. Executive Chef Dena Peterson’s use of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, and desserts is magical. Never a disappointing taste, never a regret in what you order. Café Modern has been named one of the nation’s top restaurants by Gourmet Magazine. A children’s menu lists the foods they usually enjoy. For reservations, call 817-8402157. New hours at the Modern are Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. & Fri. 10 a.m. -8 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215 or www.themodern.org. Cattlemen’s Fort Worth Steak House: Steak Isn’t Only For Dinner. Try the daily lunch menu. You can get a luncheon steak that includes a baked potato, salad and their famous homemade rolls. Start your meal off with a savory appetizer: “Shoot’em Up Shrimp,” Crab Cakes, Calf or Lamb fries, Onion Rings and the list goes on! The Cattlemen’s offers BBQ ribs, Lobster, Chicken, Pasta, Pork Chops, and “The Old Texas Standby” Chicken Fried Steak. Prime Rib is served on Friday & Saturday nights. Cattlemen’s charcoal-broiled extensive steak selection is “The Ultimate in a Fine Steak!” Steaks can be ordered with a variety of enticing sauces: Teriyaki,
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Cognac Pepper Corn, Béarnaise, or Gorgonzola. Seafood selections include Lobster, Jumbo Shrimp, Crab Cakes, Halibut, Salmon, Tilapia, and Catfish. Top off your dinner with a homemade dessert: Apple or Pecan Pie, Cobbler, Banana Pudding, Chocolate Cake or New York Style Cheesecake. Private banquet rooms offer seating for 10 to 120. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. & Sun. noon-9 p.m. 2458 N. Main St., 817624-3945, www.cattlemenssteakhouse.com.
CHAPPS Hamburger Cafe - Chapps serves hamburgers made with 1/2 lb. fresh ground chuck on a homemade bun. Or pick one of the 6 combination cheeseburgers. Sandwich choices range from grilled chicken, cajun or mushroom chicken with Swiss cheese to chicken fried steak. Dinner options can be chicken strips with gravy or chicken fried steak served with fries and Texas toast. Salads & a kid’s menu are also available. Side dish options go from onion rings to stuffed Jalapeño. Sodas, tea & beer are drink choices. Chapps serves lunch & DINNER. In Fort Worth at 6219 Oakmont Blvd., (Hulen & Oakmont), 817-263-5172 & Burleson, TX, 251 S.W. Wilshire, #126, 817-295-9972, www.chappscafe.com. EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD - Seafood, steaks and rhythm. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood was inspired by the great classic seafood restaurants of New Orleans, San Francisco and Boston. Eddie V’s offers the freshest seafood, right off the docks and USDA prime, center-cut, steaks - aged 28 days and broiled to perfection. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Get in rhythm in the V-Lounge with dining and live music nightly. Open daily at 4 p.m. Eddie V’s Museum Place, 3100 W. 7th St., 817336-8000, www.eddiev.com. FRED’S TEXAS CAFE - The burgers at Terry Chandler’s funky little Fort Worth joint have snagged arm loads of awards and even earned national attention, most recently from the Food Network and Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Authentic, mile-high hamburgers made from 100% pure Texas raised ground beef are Fred’s claim to fame. Try the Fredburger, the Big Fred, or the Diablo burger with hand cut french fries. Chicken fried steaks, quail, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, and salads are also served. Established in 1978, Fred’s offers visitors a taste of what the Fort Worth locals have enjoyed for over 30 years. Tue.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.midnight, Sun. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., closed Mondays. 915 Currie St., 817-332-0083, www.fredstexascafe.com. GRACE delivers a dining experience like no other in Fort Worth. Adam Jones, known as the city’s host for the unparalleled level of hospitality and service in his restaurants, invites you to enjoy Modern American Classic fare, created by award winning Chef Blaine Staniford. In a comfortable modern setting that embodies the city’s energy, guests can enjoy the outdoor terrace on Main Street and a spectacular bar featuring unique seasonal cocktails with a separate menu for bar snacks. Glass-enclosed temperature controlled wine cellars house a selection of Old and New World wines. For private events four private dining rooms with multimedia capabilities seat 12 to 60 guests. Appetizers include crab cake, oysters, sashimi, and steak tartare. From the dinner menu, choices are prime rib, beef, lamb, pork, chicken, fish, pasta, soups and salads. Mon.-Thu. 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 777 Main St., 817877-3388, www.gracefortworth.com.
HOFFBRAU STEAKS - True rustic atmosphere with good “ole” Texas hospitality. Hoffbrau is famous for its chargrilled steaks, cut fresh daily at their own USDA meat plant. They serve up chicken, pork chops, seafood and more. Great lunch specials and a large variety of award winning beers. GREAT STEAKS - NO BULL. Full service bar. Hoffbrau is open 7 days a week. In Fort Worth, 1712 S. University Dr., 817-870-1952, Haltom City, 4613 Denton Hwy. (Hwy. 377) 817-498-1212, Granbury, 315 E. Hwy. 377, 817-776-4982, and in Dallas, 311 N. Market, 214-742-4663, www.HoffbrauSteaks.com. The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Tim Love, Iron Chef winner, changes the menu at The Lonesome Dove daily but here is an idea of some of the dishes he creates. A first course choice could be RabbitRattlesnake Sausage, spicy Manchego Rostia and Crème Fraiche or Wild Boar Ribs, Lonesome Dove BBQ, and House Pickles. The Main course could be Red Lobster En Papillote, squash, chilies and mint or Rocky Mountain Elk Loin, spring Vegetable Ragu and Crispy Potatoes. Two items from the dessert menu are Tuaca Milkshake with Assorted Cookies & Truffles and Red Velvet Roulade with Mascarpone Cream. Lonesome Dove’s wine cellar is well stocked and Whites and Reds are available by the glass. 2406 N. Main St., 817-7408810, www.lonesomedovebistro.com. Los Vaqueros in the Stockyards is the original location of the four family-owned and operated restaurants in the area. For the Cisneros family, the preparation of Mexican food is an art form, one that has been passed down for generations. They are dedicated to old world quality using family recipes made from fresh ingredients. Join them for brunch, lunch, dinner, or cocktails, or let them plan and cater your next special event. The Los Vaqueros in the Fort Worth Stockyards, at 2629 N. Main St. 817-624-1511 open Sun.-Thurs. from 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. & Fri & Sat. 11 a.m.-10, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Other locations are 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817-710-8828 near TCU, open Sun. 10:30 a.m. -9 & Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m. until 9 & Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. & Crown Valley Golf Club at 29 Crown Rd., Weatherford, TX 76087, at 817-441-2300, open Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.: closed Mon. www.losvaqueros.com. Reata Restaurant - Choosing from the best that Southwestern food has to offer, Reata (Spanish for rope), offers a menu that ranges from steaks to Creole to Southern dishes. An example for the first course is Field Greens with Texas Goat Cheese, San Saba pecans with Sherry Wine Vinaigrette. The main course could be Reata’s Chicken Fried Steak with Cracked Pepper Cream Gravy and a couple of sides like Jalapeno and Cheddar grits and bacon wrapped asparagus. End with Texas Pecan Pie. Reata has a carefully selected wine list that “complements” its Texas cuisine. Reata is the name of the ranch in the movie Giant made in 1956, based on the novel by Edna Ferber. 310 Houston St. in Sundance Square, 817-336-1009 or www.reata.net. St. Emilion - Le restaurant Français de Fort Worth. Since 1985, St. Emilion has been serving classic French cuisine such as Les Escargots in garlic butter and French Onion Soup as a precursor to a main course of prime beef, duck, pork and fresh seafood accompanied by sauces such as a black peppercorn or sour cherry sauce or Black Truffle Demi-Glace. Desserts include Crème Brulée, Brandy Ice, or Raspberry Tarte. A full wine list is available as well as Red or White wine by the glass. Nightly Blackboard Specials lists additional appetizers and main courses. St. Emilion will also customize a vegetarian plate. The Zagat Guide listed St. Emilion as one of the top five restaurants in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 2010. 3617 W. 7th Street, 817-737-2781, www.saint-emilionrestaurant.com.
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By Jessica Dowdy, CTA, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Marketing, Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau Stay in the City of Cowboys & Culture this August! With overnight packages starting as low as $96 (see www.FortWorth.com for details). Check out the following events: Fort Worth Foodie Magazine presents Summer Brews Taste Tours Aug. 17, www.fortworthfoodie.com This event combines food and drink pairings at three local venues – Rodeo Goat Icehouse, Brownstone and Hacienda San Miguel: $45 per person. 3rd Annual “Rockin’ the River – Live on the Trinity” Summer Tubing... Aug. 1-8, Panther Island Pavilion in Trinity Uptown, 817-698-0700, www.pantherislandpavillion.com and Music Series Aug. 1 William Clark Green with John David Kent Aug. 8 Johnny Cooper with Luke Wade and No Civilians Performing Arts Fort Worth presents “1964 The Tribute” Aug. 16-17, Bass Performance Hall 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com An early 1960’s Beatles concert with periodcorrect clothing, instruments, and hairstyles. 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Fort Worth Symphony Opera presents The Russian Festival: From Russia with Love Aug. 23-25, Bass Performance Hall 817-665-6100, www.fwsymphony.org Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky symphonies will fill Bass Hall for a two night, one matinee festival. Ticket prices vary. Reichert Celebration, Aug. 30-Sept. 8 Will Rogers Memorial Center-Coliseum, 817-392-7469, www.reichertcelebration.com This ten-day horse show features various events. Admission is free to the public. Yellow Rose Classic Car Show, Aug. 10-11 Will Rogers Memorial Center-Texas, 817-595-6900 www.yellowrosecarshow.com The North Texas Mustang Club presents the 24th Annual Yellow Rose Classic Car Show: $12, free for 12 and under. Kimbell Art Museum presents Wari: Lords of the Ancient Andes through Sept. 8, Kimbell Art Museum, 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org $16: free for children under six. Casa Mañana presents Miss Saigon Aug. 10-18, Casa Mañana Theatre, 817-3322272, www.casamanana.org This is the story of forbidden love and the tragedies of war. Not suitable for all ages. Tickets prices vary. August 2013
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Amon Carter Museum OF AMERICAN ART -
Located in Fort Worth’s cultural district, the Amon Carter Museum offers visitors a stunning survey of American art, from the first landscape painters of the 1830s to modern artists of the twentieth century. The collection includes masterworks by such luminaries as Alexander Calder, Thomas Cole, Stuart Davis, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, Georgia O’Keeffe, John Singer Sargent, and Alfred Stieglitz. The museum also houses founder Amon G. Carter’s collection of works by the two greatest artists of the American WestFrederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. The Carter’s holdings by these two artists are recognized as the finest and most comprehensive in the world. The museum’s photography collection ranks among the top five in the country, with more than 30,000 exhibitionquality prints that cover the breadth of the medium’s history. Continuous programs of special exhibitions, docent-guided tours, gallery talks, and lectures. Hrs. Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. noon 5 p.m., closed Mondays & major holidays. Admission is free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org. Bureau of Engraving and Printing - Learn
how billions of dollars are printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s (BEP) state-of-the-art Tour and Visitor Center located in Fort Worth, Texas, where over half of the nation’s currency order is produced. As the U.S. Government’s security printer, the BEP is responsible for the design, engraving, and printing of all U.S. paper currency. Visitors will experience two floors of interactive exhibits and displays, view the theater movie on currency production, take a 45-minute guided tour on the elevated walkway, and purchase uncut currency and souvenir items in the Moneyfactory Gift Shop. From August through May, general public tours are conducted every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for the months of June and July, every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Visitor Center is closed on weekends, Federal holidays, and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission is FREE! For more info, go to www.moneyfactory.gov, or call 817-231-4000 local, or 866-865-1194 toll-free (for either line, press 2 to speak directly with the tour scheduler). 9000 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, TX 76131. FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN - 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. The Rose Garden was started in 1933. It now has more than 3,400 roses with peak blooming times from April to October. Walk into the Fragrance Garden for the visually impaired, stroll through the Japanese Garden with its waterfalls, pools and Koi fish, smell the herbs in the Perennial Garden, examine the large collection of begonias in the Exhibition Greenhouse, and go into the Conservatory to see orchids and bromeliads. A fee is charged to view the Conservatory and the Japanese Garden. The main garden is free and open from 8 a.m. until sunset daily. The Japanese Garden is open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., also daily. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689 or www.fwbg.org. THE FORT WORTH HERD-TEXAS LONGHORNS -
Daily cattle drives through the Stockyards National Historic District recall Fort Worth of the late 1800s. Twice daily, weather permitting, and it’s not a major holiday, cowhands, dressed in 19th century ranching gear, drive 10 to 15 Texas longhorn steers down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. drives
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are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Building or across the street near the Stockyards Visitor’s Center. The Herd also offers education programs based on the trailing life of a cowboy for school groups and other organizations by appointment only. 817-336-4373, www.fortworthherd.com.
FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY’s
new facility, designed by Legorreta+Legorreta, features innovative learning studios, the Cattle Raisers Museum, the Fort Worth Children’s Museum, Stars Café, exhibits focusing on energy, history and dinosaurs, special exhibitions, and a new digital Noble Planetarium. The Omni Theater, an IMAX dome, is now part of the Museum. The theater has been upgraded with a new digital sound system and enhanced LED lighting. Open daily. 1600 Gendy St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org. Fort Worth Water Gardens - Built in 1974,
Philip Johnson and John Burgee’s design for the Fort Worth Water Garden was to be a “cooling oasis in the concrete jungle.” The main elements of the design are three pools of water: the meditation pool; the aerating pool and the active pool where water runs over layers of rocks and steps to a small pool 38 feet below. Special lighting makes the night sparkle. Numerous plants and trees also decorate the Water Gardens. The site was used as the backdrop for some scenes from the film Logan’s Run in 1976. 1502 Commerce St., Hrs. 7 a.m.11:30 p.m. Information: 817-392-7111; reservations 817-392-5718.
FORT WORTH ZOO - A trip to the Fort Worth Zoo is an
adventure where you’ll see creatures from around the world who all seem right at home in their lush, natural habitats. In many settings, visitors are only separated from the animals by a river or waterfall, and are often face-to-face with the animals through large viewing windows! The Zoo is home to more than 5,000 exotic animals, including lowland gorillas, Asian cats, bears, a world-famous reptile collection and an insectarium. Visitors exploring Texas Wild!, a turn-of-the-century area featuring six different regions of the state, will experience the different sights and sounds of all those areas. Hrs. are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Zoo is open Thanksgiving & Christmas from noon to 4 p.m. & New Year’s Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Zoo tickets include entry into Texas Wild! Gen. Ad. $12, Seniors 65+, $9, children 3-12, $9, 2 & under free. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Half-price tickets on Wednesdays. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-7597555, www.fortworthzoo.org.
KIMBELL ART MUSEUM - One of the outstanding art
museums in the U.S. The award-winning building was the last completed work under personal supervision of architect Louis I. Kahn. As well as an excellent permanent collection, the museum offers a full program of changing exhibitions, lectures, concerts, films, workshops and tours. Bookstore, lunch and snack bar (The Buffet). Open Tue.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. 3333 Camp Bowie. 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.
LOG CABIN VILLAGE - 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln. (off
University Dr. across from the Ft. Worth Zoo)- Set on 2.5 acres in historic Forest Park, Log Cabin Village consists of seven log homes dating back to the mid-1800s. Pioneer history comes to life through the authentic log homes and artifacts, a blacksmith shop, a one-room
schoolhouse, a water powered gristmill and an herb garden. See historical interpreters demonstrate various pioneer chores such as candle making, spinning and weaving. Special tours available. Hrs. Tue.-Fri. 9 a.m.4 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $4.50, Seniors and youths, $4. 817-392-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth -
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth - Designed by the world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, this striking building is composed of 5 pavilions of concrete and glass arranged around a 1.5 acre reflecting pond. The Modern maintains one of the foremost collections of postwar art in the central United States, consisting of more than 3,000 significant works of modern and contemporary international art, including pieces by Anselm Kiefer, Robert Motherwell, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Gerhard Richter, Susan Rothenberg, Richard Serra, Andre Serrano, Cindy Sherman, and Andy Warhol. Visitors to the museum can also enjoy lunch in Café Modern’s elliptical dining room set on the reflecting pond or shop for unique gifts at The Modern Shop. Educational programming and the Museum’s film series, Magnolia at the Modern, take place in the Museum’s state-of-the-art auditorium. Located in the Cultural District at 3200 Darnell St. Gen. Ad. 13 to adult $10, Seniors & students with an ID, $4, & children under 13, free. Half-price Wednesdays. First Sunday of each month, admission is free. Access to the Grand Lobby, Café Modern, and The Modern Shop is free. Hrs. Tue.Thurs., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day & Independence Day. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org. NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL WESTERN HERITAGE
MUSEUM - Filling in the gaps of history is easy to do at the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum. Through artifacts, artwork, historical records, and current events, this collection offers a true perspective and a fuller and richer cultural view of the people and activities that contributed to the building of the historical American West. The mission of the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum is to offer the visitor a complete recognition of this historical process. The building’s layout, with a large central room, easily accommodates many chairs for storytelling, meetings and lectures. The smaller rooms are specifically themed with topics such as the Buffalo Soldiers, the Tuskegee Airmen, Native American and Hispanic contributions to the settlement of the American western frontier. Other rooms are dedicated to the Hall of Fame inductees and research of potential nominees. Hrs: Wed.-Sat. from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed major holidays. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors $4, students with an ID $3, & children under 5, free. Group rates are available. 3400 Mount Vernon Ave., 817-534-8801, e-mail: info@cowboysofcolor.org, web site: www.cowboysofcolor.org. NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME
- Women of the American West are honored here. Not only those who have lived and worked on ranches or who have sat a horse in a rodeo arena, but also the woman who led an expedition to the Pacific Ocean, or the ones who have stood on a stage, sat at an easel, stood before a classroom, sat to put words on paper, aimed a rifle and hit the bulls eye, or sat on the highest court in the land, all these are celebrated for their spirit and determination. The museum with its more than 5,000 artifacts and information on over 400 women is located in Ft. Worth’s Cultural District next to the Ft. Worth Museum of Science & History. The Museum, whose motto is “The Women Who Shape the West…Change the World” also has an award winning gift shop you will not want to miss. Hrs: Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. except Memorial Day through Labor Day & during the Stock Show. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day,
Christmas Day, & New Year’s Day. Gen. Ad. $10, seniors & children $8, children 3 & under free with paid adult. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net. Sid Richardson Museum - Enjoy vibrant paintings of the Old West by Frederic Remington (1861-1909), Charles M. Russell (1864-1926), and other Western artists from the personal collection of Texas oilman and philanthropist Sid W. Richardson (1891-1959). Established in 1982, this museum has one of the nation’s most significant small collections of Remington’s and Russell’s. Second Saturdays of each month, at 1 p.m., a docent leads a free public tour followed by For Love of Russell where a docent takes the role of Nancy Russell, Russell’s wife, and relates stories about his career. Fourth Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 3, the Musuem holds Gallery Chats and a free tour. Group tours are by appointment only. Mon.Thurs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Closed major holidays. Free admission. 309 Main Street downtown in Sundance Square. 1-888332-6554, www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org. STOCKYARDS & Stockyards Station are unique places in Texas: an exciting blend of old and new. The livestock industry began to develop here in the 1880s. There were cattle, sheep, and hog pens and horse and mule barns. The original wooden barns burned in 1911 and were replaced with concrete and steel buildings. Stockyards Station is proudly dedicated to the preservation of the livestock industry. Evidence of that is the twice daily cattle drives at 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. Refurbished livestock pens and sheds, some with the original brick floors, now house 25 shops including restaurants offering everything from roasted suckling pig to enchiladas. This is also where you can go to Billy Bob’s, the world’s largest honky tonk, historic Cowtown Coliseum and the Livestock Exchange Building. Stockyards Station’s event calendar is at www.stockyardsstation.com. Along Exchange Ave., 817-625-9715, www.fortworthstockyards.org. STOCKYARDS MUSEUM - is located in the historic Livestock Exchange building. Displays include cattlemen and cowboy photographs and equipment, photographs and artifacts of meat packers Swift & Co. and Armour & Co. and their employees, and a section devoted to women’s activities in the early 20th century. A Native American exhibit features artifacts from several tribes with special emphasis on Commanche Chief Quannah Parker. An electric light bulb first turned on in 1908 at the Byers Opera House in Fort Worth is still burning at the museum. The North Fort Worth Historical Society sponsors the Stockyards Museum. Hours are Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays. A donation of $2 per adult helps support this nonprofit museum. Students and young children get in free. 131 E. Exchange Ave., 817625-5082, www.stockyardsmuseum.org. The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame - housed in the renovated Horse & Mule Barns in the Stockyards National Historic District, honors Texas Cowboys & Cowgirls who have excelled in their rodeo careers. Many multiyear champions are featured: for example Ty Murray, Larry Mahan, Harry Tompkins and Charmayne James. Display booths for each honoree contain saddles, chaps, belt buckles, trophies and photos that highlight their careers. Most booths in the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame are equipped with continuous-play videos detailing a cowboy or cowgirl’s career. Also featured are the Sterquell Wagons and the John Justin Trail of Fame. The 60-plus Sterquell Wagons from the 1700s to the 1900s, are fully restored and showcase the horse-drawn vehicles used for work and pleasure during that period. Hrs. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. & Sun. noon-6 p.m. Gen. Ad. $5, Seniors 60+, $4 & children 3-12, $3. Group rates available for 20 or more. 128 E. Exchange Ave., Barn A, 817-626-7131, www.texascowboyhalloffame.org.
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Ongoing The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame houses over 2,000 artifacts and information about more than 400 remarkable women. The 33,000 square foot museum honors women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. Hrs: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, & New Year’s Day. Gen. Ad. $10, seniors & children $8, children 3 & under free with paid adult. 1720 Gendy St., 817-3364475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net. 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. Free. Along E. Exchange Ave., 817-336-4373, www.fortworthherd.com. Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s steam engine “Puffy” and the 1953 GP-7 diesel locomotive, runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, until September, to and from the Fort Worth Stockyards and back again to its starting point in Grapevine. The Grapevine to the Stockyards run departs Grapevine at 1 p.m. and arrives in the Stockyards around 2:15 p.m. The return trip departs the Stockyards at 4:15 p.m. and arrives back in Grapevine about 5:45 p.m. The hour-long Trinity River Fun Run leaves from the Stockyards at 2:45 p.m. Tickets for the Grapevine to Fort worth run are Touring Class $20, 1st class $28, seniors 55+ $18 & $26, and children, 3-12, $10 & $18. Tickets for the Trinity River run are $10 & $15, seniors $9
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& $14, and children $6 & $10. One-way tickets are available for both runs. Plan to be at the depot 30 minutes before departure time – Grapevine at 707 S. Main St., open 11 a.m.-1 p.m., & the Fort Worth Stockyards Station, noon-4: 30 p.m., at 140 E. Exchange Ave. 817-410- 3123, or www.gvrr.com. Ongoing Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers and along waterways of the 109-acre park. A greenhouse, cafe, and gift shop are three detours in the journey. The main gardens are free & open daily from dawn until dusk. A small fee is required for the 7.5 acre Japanese garden, which is open daily 9 a.m.-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.-6 p.m. & Sun. 1-6 p.m. The Gardens Restaurant is on site. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.org. 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. $4.50, seniors & youths 4-17, $4, children under 4, free. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln., 817-392-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org. Ongoing The Christian Arts Commission of Fort Worth’s Museum is now home for the wax sculpture based on Leonardo da Vinci’s tempera wall masterpiece in Milan titled The Last Supper. The sculpture has not been exhibited since 1997 and was put back on display Aug. 7, 2009. One of the few works of art featuring Jesus and all twelve disciples, Katherine Stubergh sculpted these life size figures in 1956, which was commissioned by Fort Worth oilman William Fleming. The Museum also holds a wall of 28 crosses of Christendom in puddle bronze and burnished
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Fort Worth hosts the Fort Worth Guitar Festival. For scheduling and ticket information call 817721-8500 or visit www.guitarsociety.org. 3200 Darnell St.
Ongoing The Ft. Worth Zoo, home to more than 500 animal species and a world-famous reptile collection, housed in the Museum of Living Art, is ranked no. 5 in the nation by USA Travel Guide and the no. 1 attraction in the DFW Metroplex by the Zagat survey. “Texas Wild!” an 8-acre area of the Zoo, allows guests to encounter more than 300 creatures and visit 6 different regions of the Lone Star State in just hours. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Zoo is also open Thanksgiving & Christmas from noon to 4 p.m. & New Year’s Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General Admission is $12, seniors 65+ and children 3-12, $9. Ticket price includes entry into “Texas Wild!” Parking $5. Half-price tickets are available every Wednesday. 1989 Colonial Pkwy. For more information call, 817-871-7050, or go to www.fortworthzoo.org.
Through Aug. 4 Grapevine’s Runway Theatre presents Horton Foote’s Talking Pictures. Foote wrote the screenplays for To Kill a Mockingbird and his own play A Trip to Bountiful. This play is set in 1929, during the time when the Baptists and Methodists were trying to decide if going to the movies was a sin or not, and one of the lead characters has a job in the local movie theater. She and her ex-husband are at odds over how they should raise their son. Rated PG. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. General admission $15, seniors 60+, college students with an ID and those 18 and younger $12. For tickets call 817-488-4842 or go to www.runwaytheatre.com. 215 N. Dooley St., Grapevine, TX 76051.
Ongoing Fort Worth’s history is housed in the nearly 100-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., 817-255-9300. Through Aug. 3 The Modern Art Museum of
Through August 11 Sid Richardson Museum’s 30th anniversary exhibition “Violent Motion: Frederic Remington’s Artistry in Bronze,” part 2 is on view. Some of the works in this pairings of bronzes and paintings are—The Outlaw (cast #2), ca. 1906-07, bronze is paired with The Cowboy, 1902, oil on canvas, The Mountain Man (unnumbered cast), 1903, bronze, with The Unknown Explorers, 1908, oil on canvas. The Rattlesnake (cast #5) 1906 paired with A Taint on the Wind, 1906, oil on canvas. Coming Through the Rye (cast #1) bronze, 1902, and The Wounded Bunkie (cast letter B) bronze 1896. The Bronco Buster (cast #36) ca. 1905-06, bronze, and The Cow Puncher, 1901, oil on canvas and
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The Puncher, 1895, oil on canvas. The Cheyenne (cast #7) ca. 1904, bronze, and Buffalo RunnersBig Horn Basin, 1908, oil on canvas. These works and others are from private collections, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art and the Sid Richardson Museum. Rick Stewart is the guest curator of this exhibition. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5. Admission is free to the Sid Richardson Museum, 309 Main St. For more information call 817-3326554 or visit www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org. Through Aug. 11 Amon Carter Museum of American Art’s current exhibition is “Romare Bearden: A Black Odyssey” which displays about 50 works of art from one of the most powerful and original artists of the 20th century. Collages, watercolors, and prints based on Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey make up the exhibit. Bearden was born in Charlotte, N.C. but his family moved to Harlem when he was a child. His family’s home became a meeting place for major figures of the Harlem Renaissance, introducing him to the world of art. He earned a degree from New York University where he was also editor of the monthly journal The Medley. Amon Carter director Andrew J. Walker says, “Bearden’s reinterpretation of The Odyssey has a universal appeal. ...The artworks are beautiful and filled with vivid, saturated colors and geometric images that captivate the imagination. [Since] Bearden’s work is not in our collection, the exhibition offers an introduction of this important American artist to our visitors.” Robert G. O’Meally, curator of the exhibit, authored an illustrated companion book that can be purchased in Amon Carter’s Museum Store+Café for $45. For more info, call 817-738-1933 or visit www.cartermuseum.org. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Through Aug. 11 Stage West Theatre stages Ken Ludwig’s The Fox on the Fairway a “madcap farce about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with . . . golf.” Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 3. Tickets Thurs. & Sun. $28, Fri. Sat. $32. Have dinner at Stage West’s Ol’ Vic Cafe & Gallery before the show. For tickets call 817-784-9378 or go to www.stagewest.org. 821823 W. Vickery Blvd. Through Aug. 11 The Jubilee Theatre cast performs Mirandy and Brother Wind adapted by Michael J. Bobbitt from the book by Patricia C. McKissack. It’s 1906 in Ridgetop, South Carolina and the annual Junior Cakewalk dance is about to take place. Mirandy is determined to catch the legendary Brother Wind and have him as her dance partner. This musical is highly recommended for families. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. & Sat. & Sun 3 p.m. For ticket prices call 817-338-4411. www.jubileetheatre.org. 506 Main St. Through Aug. 20 Milan Gallery presents an exhibition “Artists from Columbia” featuring works in a variety of media by 26 Colombian artists. The exhibition was organized by one of the featured artists Juliana Ferreyros and is sponsored by the Colombian Association of Texas in Dallas and the General Consulate of Colombia in Houston. For more information call Tal Milan at 817-338-4278. 505 Houston St., www.milangallery.com. Through Sept. 2 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents “Elvis at 21: Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer.” Had Elvis lived he
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would have been 78 on Jan. 8, of this year and this is FWMS&H’s birthday celebration for him. Wertheimer shot the photos of the almost unknown Elvis in 1956 before he became a superstar. The exhibition contains about 40 large-format photographs of Elvis on the road, in concert, and recording, and at his home. Hrs. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 & Sun. noon-5. For tickets call 817-255-9300 or visit www.fortworthmuseum.org. 1600 Gendy St. Through Sept. 8 The Amon Carter Museum of American Art features “We the People: Picturing American Identity,” which examines the questions Who is American?, Who represents this country’s identity?, and Who makes it what it is?. The objects depicted in paintings, photographs, sculpture, and works on paper, tries to answer these questions. The exhibition pieces range from the late eighteenth century through the late twentieth century and are built around key moments in history when the meaning of the American identity was challenged and eventually reshaped. For more information, call 817-738-1933 or visit www.cartermuseum.org. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Through Sept. 8 Kimbell Art Museum presents Wari: Lords of the Ancient Andes. In the late-sixthcentury a drought ravaged the central Andean region of what is Peru today, as well as parts of other nearby countries. The Wari civilization formed a new culture in the wake of the disaster producing a society of such complexity that many today regard it as South America’s first empire. The Kimbell exhibition of about 145 artworks explores the Wari’s accomplishments through polychrome ceramics, ornaments made of precious metals or colorful mosaics, sculptured wood and stone objects, and textiles of amazing complexity. Since the Wari never developed a written language modern opinion about their achievements are based on their artwork and other material remains. It is believed that the artworks were circulated throughout the Wari society acting as a method of communication about their beliefs: how they saw themselves, nature, and the divine realm. For more information call 817-332-8451 or visit www.kimbellart.org. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Through Sept. 9 The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame presents “Tough By Nature: Portraits of Cowgirls and Ranch Women of the American West,” by portrait artist Lynda Lanker. Lanker spent 15 years traveling through 13 states in the American West to sketch, draw and paint the 49 women featured in the exhibition. In executing the portraits, Lanker used a mixed media of oil pastel over watercolor. And in at least one instance she used egg tempera to get the results she wanted. Among the women whose portraits make up the display, eight are honorees in the National Cowgirl Museum’s Hall of Fame. Indeed, one of the honorees, Sandra Day O’Conner, wrote the introduction to the 132-page book accompanying the exhibit, which is available in the Cowgirl Gift Shop. For more information, call 817-336-4475 or visit www.cowgirl.net. 1720 Gendy St. Through Nov. 9 Texas Star Dinner Theater presents Write Between the Eyes, an Old West Murder Mystery. You are invited to take a lighthearted trip back to the Wild West of the 1880s “where historical meets hysterical.” Every Friday and Saturday doors open at 7 p.m., dinner is served at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8. For ticket prices and reservations call 817-310-5588 or
visit www.texasstardinnertheater.com. 816 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX. 76051. Fridays & Saturdays Four Day Weekend is a six-member comedy troupe in Fort Worth who specializes in interactive performance, building each show around audience suggestions and participation. Through the use of interactive video, music and the improvisational skills of the talented cast, Four Day Weekend has created the longest-running live show in Fort Worth’s history. In addition to weekly live public performances in their 212-seat theater, Four Day Weekend also offers a wide variety of corporate event services, from team building seminars to keynote addresses. Come see the talent people are talking about! Show Tickets $20. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. 312 Houston St., 817-2264329. www.fourdayweekend.com. Saturdays Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge offers naturalist-led nature hikes that feature blooming wildflowers, commonly seen insects, birds, and animals and current projects going on at the Refuge. Water and appropriate clothing are suggested. Cost is $5. From 10 a.m.-noon. 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., 817-3927410, www.fwnaturecenter.org. 1 Amon Carter Museum of American Art features “Art in the Dark” where participants can enjoy artistic creations, films, food, and tours all inspired by the exhibition “We the People: Picturing American Identity.” From 5:30 p.m. until 9:30. No reservations required. For more info call 817-738-1933 or visit www.cartermuseum.org. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.
2 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s “First Fridays” features live music and a special cocktail in the Grand Lobby from 5 p.m. until 8. Tonight’s music is performed by the Texas Gypsies and the signature cocktail is Modern Cooler. Café Modern is open for dinner. For more information call 817-738-9215 or visit www.themodern.org. 3200 Darnell St. 2 Billy Bob’s Texas-Charlie Robison. Tickets $12 & $16. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24,30,31 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats & VIP $22.50, Gen. Ad. $17.50, seniors 60+, $12.50 & children 3-12, $10. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com. 2&3 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents iPlay, a festival celebrating the intersection of science, art, and technology. Guests are invited to bring their own Smartphone or tablet and discover augmented reality, create animated videos, and learn about favorite apps from the FWMS&H staff. Artist in residence Diane Willow features “tuning in the sky” that allows imaginers to tune the light of a miniature atmosphere and surround themselves with the sky of their dreams. Also, at select times during the evenings, guests can create Mobile Dream Lights, an idea developed by Willow for this event. Some of the activities include Light Painting, building your own bling, a community pinwheel garden, and
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bristlebots. Activities are offered on a rotating basis. Many activities are best suited to guests ages 8 and above. All programs are included in the paid exhibit admission. For more information call 817-255-9300 or visit www.fortworthmuseum.org. 1600 Gendy St. 2-4,9-11,16-18, 23-25, & 30-Sept. 1 Magnolia at the Modern Museum of Fort Worth is an ongoing series of highly recommended films. Aug. 2-4 I’m So Excited! can be seen. This latest effort from Pedro Almodovar takes place aboard an airliner undergoing “technical difficulties,” (90 mins., R, Spanish with English subtitles). Much Ado About Nothing screens Aug. 9-11. Shakespeare’s time-honored comedy is now set in the twenty-first century, more’s the pity. (113 mins., PG13). Still Mine shows Aug. 16-18. Genevieve Bujold and James Cromwell play an elderly couple building their final home in rural Brunswick. (103 mins., PG-13). Aug. 23-Sept. 1 see Blue Jasmine starring Cate Blanchett in Woody Allen’s drama about a woman in crisis. (98 mins., PG-13, French with English subtitles. Fri. 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. & Sun. noon, 2 & 4 p.m. Tickets are $8.50 or $6.50 for Modern members. Cafe Modern is open for dinner on Fridays and brunch on Sundays. 817738-9215 or www.themodern.org. 3200 Darnell St. 3 Kimbell Art Museum’s Family Festival, from 1 until 4 p.m., features art-making projects, guided family tours, and live performances inspired by the art on view at the Kimbell. Today’s “Discover the Ancient Wari” displays colored tunics worn by rulers, ceremonial vessels shaped as fantastic creatures, and precious mosaic and metal objects. In conjunction with the Kimbell’s current exhibition Wari: Lords of the Ancient Andes. Wayanay Inka performs the music. For more information call 817332-8451 or visit www.kimbellart.org. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.
4 “Drawing from the Collection” at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is a program where a local artist leads free, informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. Today’s leader is Ryder Richards. The class is open to adults at all skill levels. Bring your sketchbook and pencils and join in the fun from 2 until 3:30 p.m. A sign-in sheet is available at the information desk. For other details call 817-738-9215 or visit www.themodern.org. 3200 Darnell St. 8 In conjunction with its exhibition “Romare Bearden: A Black Odyssey” the Amon Carter Museum of American Art presents a lecture by Dr. Robert G. O’Meally whose topic is “Romare Bearden’s Improvised Art.” As a Bearden scholar, Dr. O’Meally will share insights into the artist’s life with emphasis on the Odyssey series. From 6 until 7 p.m. To register call 817-989-5030 or e-mail visitors@cartermuseum.org. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 9 Billy Bob’s Texas-Chris Knight. Tickets $12 & $16. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com. 9-25 Theatre Arlington presents Larry Shue’s The Foreigner about Charlie who is overcome with fear at making conversation with strangers. Because of his silence a rumor spreads that Charlie is from a foreign country and speaks no English: therefore he overhears some nefarious things. Rated R. Show times are Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. at 2. Box office is 817-275-7661. www.theatrearlington.org. 305 W. Main St., Arlington, TX 76010 9-Sept. 1 Hip Pocket Theatre presents A Tempest, adapted from William Shakespeare and directed by Lake Simons with music by John Dyer. Fri.-Sun. 9 p.m. For reservations call 817-2469775 or visit www.hippocket.org. 1950 Silver Creek Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76108.
3 Arlington Music Hall presents Rock & Roll Oldies with special guest, the Queen of Rock & Roll singer/songwriter Wanda Jackson. At 7 p.m.: tickets are $25 & $15 for reservations call 817-2264400. www.arlingtonmusichall.com. 224 N. Center St., Door A.
10 Kimbell Art Museum’s After Hours features jazz, great works of art, appetizers, tours, and a signature cocktail. The Tom Reynolds Trio brings tonight’s music, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. For nonmembers tickets are $30. For more information call 817-332-8451 or visit www.kimbellart.org. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.
3 Billy Bob’s Texas-Wade Bowen. Tickets $15 & $22. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
10 Billy Bob’s Texas-Sara Evans. Tickets $15 & $35. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
3,10,16, 24, & 31 On four Saturdays and one Friday in August during the Omni Theater’s 30th anniversary celebration the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents Night at the Museum: The IMAX Experience during its Reel Adventures series. Join Larry Daley (Ben Stiller), who works as a watchman on the graveyard shift in a museum, as the museum’s occupants “come alive” in the night. Reel Adventures Scavenger Hunts are also part of the fun starting at 5:30 p.m. on the dates listed above. General admission $12, children and seniors $10 at www.fortworthmuseum.org or call 817-255-9540. 1600 Gendy St.
10-18 Casa Mañana presents the Tony Award winning musical Miss Saigon by Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boubil; lyricists are Richard Maltby, Jr. and Boubil. This heartbreaking love story is set during a time of war. This show is not suitable for all ages. Tickets are $41 to $76. For reservations call 817-332-2272 or visit www.casamanana.org. 3101 W. Lancaster Ave.
3,4,10,11,17,18,24,25,31,9/1,9/2 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 $18, Gen. Ad. $15, Seniors 60+ $11 & children 3-12, $8. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.
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11 Kimbell Art Museum’s film series screens Peruvian Weaving by John Cohen (1980, 25 mins.) followed by Dancing with the Incas also by Cohen (1992, 58 mins.) These films are in conjunction with the Kimbell’s current exhibition Wari: Lords of the Ancient Andes: at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. For more information call 817-332-8451 or visit www.kimbellart.org. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 13-15 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Lone Star Film Society join forces to present its 2013 Modern Kids- Summer Flick Series an offering of films for children ages three and up.
Screenings for ages 3-7 begin at 10:30 a.m. and at 1 p.m. for ages 8 though 12. Admission is free for children and an adult chaperone on the day of the movie: seating is limited to 250 guests. Those planning to see the films have the opportunity of visiting the galleries before or after the screenings. Titles are available at www.themodern.org or at 817-738-9215. 3200 Darnell St. 15-18 The Fort Worth Convention Center hosts the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus in an event honoring DRAGONS. Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson directs this celebratory tournament featuring Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, charging Cossack riders, Asian elephants, and fierce tigers all bringing the audience glimpses of the elusive dragon. The big question is: What will it take to lure a true dragon from its golden lair? Thurs. & Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets are $100-Circus Celebrity, $75-Front Row, $45-VIP, & $30, $22, & $15. To purchase tickets call 1-800745-300 or get them at the arena box office, 1201 Houston St., www.ringling.com. 15-Sept. 14 Circle Theatre presents Exit, Pursued by a Bear by Lauren Gunderson. Nan is fed up with her abusive husband and duck tapes him to his La-Z-Boy, and covers him with honey. Strong adult language and content. For reservations call 817-8773040. www.circletheatre.com. 230 W. 4th St.
22-Sept. 29 The Stage West cast performs Thank You, Jeeves from P.G. Wodehouse’s novel, adapted by Mark Richard. Bertie Wooster has taken up an irritating new hobby, which drives Jeeves to resign. As Bertie gets in way-over-hishead again will Jeeves return to save the day? For tickets call 817-784-9378 or visit www.stagewest. org. The ol’ Vic Café & Gallery on site serves dinner before the show. 821 W. Vickery Blvd. 23 Billy Bob’s Texas-Whiskey Myers. Tickets $12 & $16. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-6247117, www.billybobstexas.com. 23,24&25 Two medalist Beatrice Rana and Sean Chen from the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and semifinalist Alessandro Deljavan, 2009 & 2013 Jury Discretionary Award winner, will perform the works of Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra during its Great Performances Festival: From Russia with Love. At each performance patrons can hear one piano concerto paired with one symphony as the FWSO and the pianists perform the works of these two great Russian composers. The Festival is dedicated to the memory of the brilliant pianist Van Cliburn. Individual tickets begin at $16. Passes to all three concerts are from $36 to $144 at www.fwsymphony.org or call 817-6656000. Bass Performance Hall, 4th & Calhoun Sts.
16 Billy Bob’s Texas-Texaco Showdown. Tickets $10. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
24 Billy Bob’s Texas-Ted Nugent. Tickets $20 & $40. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com
16,17,18 & 23,24,25 Grapevine’s Runway Theatre presents All the Great Books (abridged) by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor with additional material by Matthew Croke and Michael Faulkner. The comedy covers 89 of the most highly esteemed works in the history of literature in the hands of an overly ambitious drama professor. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. and Sun. 3 p.m. General admission $15, seniors 60+ and 18 & under and college students $12. For reservations call 817-488-4842 or visit www.runwaytheatre.com. Grapevine, TX 215 N. Dooley St., 76051.
25 Kimbell Art Museum’s film series features Only Angels Have Wings, Howard Hawks’ story of a small airline set in Latin America starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Thomas Mitchell and Rita Hayworth. Jules Furthman wrote the screenplay. In the museum auditorium at 2 p.m. For more information call 817-332-8451 or visit www.kimbellart.org. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.
17 Billy Bob’s Texas-Dwight Yoakam. Tickets $20, $40 & $45. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
31 Billy Bob’s Texas-Terri Clark. Tickets $12 & $18. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
30 Billy Bob’s Texas-Kyle Park. Tickets $12 & $16. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
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Glen Rose CVB The Promise Prepares for Its 25th Season in America’s Dream Town
By Billy Huckaby, Director, Glen Rose Convention & Visitors Bureau
One of the major outdoor spectacles in Texas kicks off its 25th season when The Promise opens in Glen Rose on Friday, August 30. This magnificent show, which has been performed in front of hundreds of thousands of people and toured the world in such far away places as Russia, runs every Friday and Saturday night from September through October 26. The Promise debuted in 1989 and began as a passion play, but has evolved into a live musical drama that has enthralled generations of spectators. In 1993 The Promise became the first Christian production to be allowed into the former Soviet Union and in 1994 the troupe returned for a tour of encore performances. The Promise is a rare opportunity to see the story of Jesus’ life as a musical, which makes it unique among other American passion plays. The Promise is truly a community production as area residents from Glen Rose and surrounding communities work with theatrical professionals from across the country. The show is epic in scale, featuring a large cast of not only people, but also animals. Texas Amphitheatre is the backdrop for The Promise with its spectacular sets, sound, and lighting. Recognized as one of the top outdoor venues in Texas, Texas Amphitheatre sits atop a hill overlooking the surrounding area and seats more than 4,000 people. Call 254-897-3926 or visit www. thepromiseglenrose.com for tickets: General admission is $20 and group rates are available. Shows start at 8 p.m. Glen Rose also offers a number of overnight opportunities ranging from upscale lodges to a variety of bed and breakfasts, cabins, cottages, campgrounds, hotels, and RV parks. For more information on The Promise or Glen Rose attractions, contact the Glen Rose Visitor Information Center at 1-888-346-6282 or visit their web site at www.glenrosetexas.net.
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August 4-11, highlighting an expansive collection of sharks and two recently acquired blacknose sharks. Grapevine Mills mall’s LEGOLAND® Discovery Center is the ultimate place for all LEGO® fans young and old! Don’t miss your chance to see the brand new Star Wars Episode IV MINILAND, an interactive area dedicated to the blockbuster film and featuring a large Death Star and Tatooine scene. Join the battle on Kingdom Quest - an interactive LEGO laser ride, learn top LEGO building secrets, and see iconic landmarks from Dallas Fort Worth and beyond in MINILAND, as well as many other fascinating things. Have an out-of-this-world experience at the Grapevine NASA Blast! now through August 25. Don’t miss this free exhibit featuring more than 100 items on loan from NASA including an original Apollo space suit and a model Space Shuttle. Located in the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Grand Gallery at 636 S. Main St. Free. For more information about Grapevine, call the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-457-6338 or 817-410-3185 or visit www.GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Grapevine CVB Blast Off for Fun in Grapevine This August
By Leigh Lyons, Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Looking for a good place to get away in August? Start planning and packing because Grapevine is the place to be! With the 5th Annual SummerBlast happening through Labor Day weekend, there is tons of fun to be had from SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, NASA Blast and much, much more! S tep right into SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium with the brand new Turtle Rescue Center! The Turtle Rescue Center is now home to Roxy and Squirt: two rescued endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles. SEA LIFE is a great family outing to keep the kids entertained. Open daily, children’s tickets are $15, and adults are $19. This month, SEA LIFE will also celebrate Shark Week
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Grapevine NASA Blast MagiQuest速 LEGOLAND速 Discovery Center
SEA LIFE
Grapevine Aquarium
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For the full summer calendar of events, tickets and more information, visit
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