May issue of INSIDE Fort Worth

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Local Heroes | Get Out & Golf | Mexican Fare, Mother’s Day Fun & More May 2011

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Remembering Our Troops

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nside Fort Worth is a monthly magazine (formerly known as DowntownFW) that now focuses on the entire Tarrant County area. With dozens of neighborhoods booming in and around Fort Worth, Inside Fort Worth adapted and now reflects the various personalities of our neighboring communities such as West 7th Street, Fort Worth South, the North Side, the Cultural District, the Stockyards,

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and even Arlington and beyond. Each area offers something unique and has its own unique style.

Every month Inside Fort Worth will highlight what makes our town a fantastic place to live, work, and play. We will offer suggestions on how to experience the best of the people, places, and events throughout greater Fort Worth.

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Five Ways for Improved Women’s Health

by Celestina Blok

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n honor of National Women’s Health Week, May 8-14, we’re offering some tips for Fort Worth women to be their healthiest.

We asked area health experts from two local hospitals for some recommendations and learned that becoming healthier requires following simple guidelines many of us already know. National Women’s Health Week aims to empower women to get healthy.

Here are five ways to start today.

1. Eat more fiber, calcium, and vitamin D Sherree Bennett, director and certified breast health nurse navigator at the Joan Katz Breast Center inside the Andrews Women’s Hospital at Baylor All Saints Medical Center, says the Western diet is simply loaded with

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fat and not so much fiber. She says fiber binds with cholesterol, fat, and excess hormones in the stomach and pulls them out.

When there is no fiber in the gut, these unhealthy items are returned to circulation. “If we could do something as simple as greatly increase the fiber in our diet and try to decrease the fat, it is an improvement,” Bennett says. “When grocery shopping, think about sticking to the outer perimeter of the store, where all the fresh, non-processed foods are.”

Jon Key, fitness specialist at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, recommends eating four to five small meals a day full of whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. Stay away from saturated fats or trans-fats, he says. “Take

in more calcium and vitamin D, especially women,” Key says. “This will help bone structure. Women tend to develop osteoporosis as they age.”

2. Get moving, no matter where you are Some women are simply intimidated by the word “exercise,” however, it’s vital.

Bennett says exercise can take place anywhere, not just the gym.

“We often think exercise has to be all or none,” she says. “We think we have to join a gym, but we are too old, too fat, or too frail. Not so. Walking is a great exercise. So park farther away from the door at the mall or grocery store and walk. If you work on the second or subsequent floors, take the stairs for the first flight and then

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the elevator for the rest. As you are able, increase the amount of stairs and decrease the amount of elevators.”

Bennett also recommends walking in a pool, dancing, or swimming for low-impact exercise.

She advises women to get up and move at least 30 minutes a day at least five days a week, then increase the amount of time as tolerance increases. “Exercise does not have to be in a gym or in a class,” she says. “You can tailor it to your lifestyle and desires.”

For women who do enjoy going to the gym, Key has specific guidelines to follow for a better workout. “Try to get in 20 to 45 minutes of cardio a day, especially interval cardio,” he said. “For example, use a two-to-one to a three-to-one ratio of work-to-rest.

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do 30 to 45 minutes at a time. Also, include weights in your workout, three to five pounds, to maintain muscle and bone structure and to build core strength, which you use in everyday function.”

3. Stay hydrated As Americans, we drink too many sodas, both diet and non-diet, Bennett says. Sodas are loaded with sodium and caffeine. Bennett recommends coming off sodas and drinking more water and even tea, coffee, or Crystal Light. “Hydration is an imperative part of healthy living,” she says. “It’s important for healthy skin and bodies.”

4. Get some rest Lack of sleep can lead to irritability and sluggishness, forcing your body to work harder when it’s not properly rested. Key says many of us don’t get the rest we need and stresses that sleeping seven to eight

hours each night should be our goal. “A lot of people don’t get enough rest, and they tend to be a little more stressed out throughout the day,” Key says. “They’re not on top of their game. Rest keeps your energy levels up and prevents further negative health effects down the road.”

5. Surround yourself with people you enjoy Key provides one daily tip that seems so simple but may not be taken into consideration by many women. A negative environment can generate negative health effects. Attitudes, whether positive or negative, can either be beneficial or cause unhealthy irritability. “Make sure you enjoy your life and enjoy the people around you,” Key says. “Surround yourself with positive people with attitudes that make your life a lot of more pleasurable.”

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Remembering Our Troops and Veterans I

n this, the age of the 24hour news cycle, when the popularity of any of our current wars is measured in by-the-hour polls, it’s easy to forget that it takes brave American men and women risking their lives to preserve all of this freedom that many of us take for granted.

The reality of living in our democracy is that troops need our continued support –– not just when it’s convenient.

Luckily, we Americans have two remarkable holidays to remind us how great the cost of our freedom is and celebrate those who continue to fight for it.

Armed Forces Day, celebrated the third Saturday of every May, honors Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches; and Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of every May, commemorates all of our country’s soldiers who died in service. There is a ton of fantastic and fun local events to commemorate both days.

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Parade on Sat., May 26, features a patriotic march through the Stockyards. Beginning at 4 p.m., the parade will feature war veterans from various wars, current soldiers, horseback riding clubs, and antique cars.

The family event begins in the morning with a cattle drive through the Stockyards and a gunfight show and will continue throughout the afternoon with pony rides, a rodeo exhibition, and live music.

On Memorial Day itself, Mon., May 30, the Fort Worth Runners Club will host the Second Annual Memorial Day Run: a 3-mile jaunt that ends in a one-mile memory walk, to give participants time to reflect on the great sacrifice made by our fallen heroes.

On Armed Forces Day, the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial will provide complimentary tickets to men and women stationed at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth and the troops stationed at Fort Hood.

Our troops and their families will also enjoy the hospitality of the XTO Military Chalet on Hole 17, where they will be served complimentary refreshments and be afforded a VIP view of the legendary course. The Colonial is encouraging everyone to wear a yellow ribbon in support of the troops that day.

Of course, you don’t have to wait for a holiday to show a soldier that you appreciate him or her. There is a variety of ways to show support, such as greeting the troops at airports, volunteering at the reserve base in Fort Worth, gathering toiletries and other supplies to ship to soldiers, or volunteering to help the families of our troops.

All it takes is a little sacrifice –– something our troops are all too familiar with.

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ucatan Taco Stand is much more than its name might suggest. Located on ultra-hip Magnolia Avenue, Yucatan, as it’s affectionately known, is great for a quick lunch among the booths and tables, lounging for drinks on the small front patio, doing shots at the bar, or enjoying a family-friendly dinner.

Yucatan is cafeteria-style –– you order at the counter and receive a number, and your food is brought out to you. But even if the lunch line is out the door, don’t be afraid. Sure, you’ll stand in line for a bit, but as soon as you order, fill up your drinks, and grab a table, you will be served your food. It is something the staff at Yucatan has perfected: incredibly speedy service.

Something else Yucatan has perfected is the nacho. You have not had nachos until you’ve had them at Yucatan.

A mound of fresh tortilla chips comes piled high with three different types of melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cilantro, purple cabbage, sour cream, guacamole, jalapenos, Yucatan’s own roasted garlic aioli

sauce, and your choice of meat or grilled veggies. If you have never been intimated by food, be prepared to be overwhelmed by thoughts of “Where the heck do I start?!”

Yucatan doesn’t skimp on portions or options for meat lovers. Ground sirloin, garlic shredded beef, tequila lime chicken, carne de puerco, spicy aged chorizo, and spicy tequila shrimp are all over the menu.

Most of the meat and grilled veggie options can be incorporated into tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, or even salads. The grilled vegetarian burrito bowl features grilled onions, squash, zucchini, and carrots on top of savory Latin-fried rice, black beans, two types of melted cheese, and all of the expected toppings. The veggies are sweet, crisp, and grilled to perfection.

And for people who think Fuzzy’s is the home of the fried fish burrito, they need to try Yucatan’s pronto. The thing weighs about eight pounds and is packed with scrumptious fish, cabbage, cheese, and your choice of spicy sauce. For an

The goodies are plentiful in Yucatan’s veggie burrito bowl. extra kick, be sure to splash on some of each table’s complimentary hot sauce.

Yucatan let’s the food speak for itself.

In each dish you can taste the individual ingredients rather than too much seasoning or spice, and the combinations manage to bring out each ingredient’s flavor in a perfectly natural and delicious way.

You can’t leave Yucatan without trying one of the bar’s 75 different premium 100-percent agave tequilas and margaritas. Some are for sipping, others are for shooting, but they are all equally as tasty and fun as the food.

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beat the clock Tommy’s Hamburger Grill The Setting: On a recent visit to Tommy’s, we saw tables full of college kids, young professionals, urban cowboys, and grandparents doting on their grandchildren. With an intimate dining room, Tommy’s is a place defined by its seat-yourself, come-as-you-are, friendly vibe. College kids love it because it makes them feel as if they’re back home and mom is somewhere nearby doing their laundry.

Professional types find the relaxed atmosphere a welcome break from the stuffy office. Everyone feels right at home among the softly hued walls, rustic décor, and delightful aroma of fried food and beef all around.

The Menu: Tommy’s will put just about anything on a burger: bacon, green chili, bleu cheese, mushrooms, jalapenos, guacamole, grilled onions, the list goes on. Heck, Tommy’s even offers one of the city’s best veggie burgers. Nutty and on a whole wheat bun, it’s a tasty option for anyone wanting a break from red meat. Or you can please your waistline by opting for a turkey and Swiss sandwich. Served on lightly toasted sliced bread, the sammy was packed full

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of meat. Tommy’s chicken salad on wheat won’t have you selfloathing anytime soon either. It’s fresh, creamy, and peppery, just like mom used to make. Sides like green beans, tater tots, fried ocra, sweet potato fries, or Tommy’s very own homemade potato chips are the perfect Homemade chips accompany Tommy’s accompaniment no matter delicious bleu-cheese burger. what you order. Tommy’s sells beer and wine, plus homemade sangria, so be sure to stop in when the time is right for a glass or a cold one.

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The Colonial Country Club is one of the finest courses in the world.

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hanks to the fine weather and annual Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, May always seems to be the ideal month for hitting the links in earnest or, if you’re a duffer, finally getting some lessons.

In addition to The Colonial Country Club, by TCU, Fort Worth is home to a lot more courses than you, as a resident of “Cowtown,” might think, including some stellar private courses, such as The Colonial, Mira Vista, Ridglea, and Rivercrest. Most of us –– unless we’re willing to plop down about five figures per year for a membership –– are never going to be lucky enough to play

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the Fort’s tony private courses.

(And if we do, we’re probably still going to be paying handsomely for the pleasure.) But having such awesome private courses –– the PGA Tour stops at Colonial every year, and the other courses regularly host amateur tourneys –– raises the quality all around, pushing Fort Worth’s semi-private and public courses to up their games and offer top-notch amenities and conditions.

One superb semi-private course is The Resort Golf Club at Eagle Mountain Lake (5700 The Resort Blvd., 817-750-2178). A track that offers scenic views of Eagle

Mountain Lake, the course has improved dramatically since first opening about six years ago. Twenty new greens have been installed, 20 new tees added, and more than 25 additional bunkers strategically placed throughout the course’s rather small 6,626 yards. And to take advantage of the course’s rolling terrain, three holes were rerouted.

The Resort is a shot-maker’s course, presenting a lot of riskreward options. If you’ve ever wanted to attempt the kinds of shots you see on TV, The Resort is your place. But make sure your first 15 holes are solid –– 16, 17, and 18

have the potential to bring you violently back to reality. Though one of the most beautiful holes in town, 16 “will eat your lunch,” said local golf aficionado John Overcash. For more information, visit www.resortgolfclub.com.

Another stellar semi-private course is The Texas Star Golf Course (1400 Texas Star Pkwy., Euless, 817-685-7888). Great pride goes into keeping the Star green and clean. Be sure to bring a lot of balls, though –– the course forces you to hit from left to right and right to left, and some holes are home to protected wildlife.

For more information, visit www. texasstargolf.com.

Hawks Creek Golf Club (6520 White Settlement Rd., Westworth Vlg., 817-738-8402) is another top-tier semi-private course. Try to get an early tee time –– if the weather is right and a little mist is around, you might feel as if you’re actually hacking it up in Scotland.

The course also offers a lot of risereward shots, and the clubhouse is beautiful and majestic. For more information, visit www. hawkscreek.com.

Another excellent semi-private course is Southern Oaks Golf Club (13765 Southern Oaks Dr., Burleson, 817-426-2400). Designed by PGA champion Mark Brooks, Southern Oaks takes its inspiration from the simple elegance of early American courses and “the time-honored links of Scotland,” according to the club. Southern Oaks’ 300 acres feature natural topography artfully modified and arranged to “produce an intriguing and visually striking course that assimilates the scenic beauty of the local terrain.”

Centuries-old trees line the rolling landscape that’s intersected intermittently by Village Creek.

For more information, visit www. southernoaksgc.com.

And no conversation about golf in The 817 is complete without mentioning Glen Garden Golf & Country Club (2916 Glen Garden Dr., 817-535-7582), where Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson grew up caddying and also learned how to play. Though your cool quotient isn’t going to go up by playing Glen Garden, you must realize that if two of the top five golfers of all time played there, you probably should too –– even if only out of respect for Hogan and Nelson. And the game itself. Even

better, the price is always right at Glen Garden, and the greens are always in great shape. And every one of them breaks toward Downtown Fort Worth. Nice. For more information, visit www. glengardengolf.net.

“Semi-private” means members have first choice on tee times and also on events and tourneys.

Non-members must book tee times about three to five days in advance, and prices for tee times range from about $25 to $80. Other notable semi-private courses include The Golf Club at Fossil Creek (3401 Club Gate Dr., 817-498-5538), Hidden Creek Golf

Course (555 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy., Burleson, 817-447-4444), Iron Horse (6200 Skylark Cir., N. Richland Hills, 817-485-6666), Lost Creek (4101 Lost Creek Blvd., Aledo, 817-2443312), Tierra Verde Golf Club (7005 Golf Club Dr., Arlington, 817-5721300), Waterchase Golf Club (8951 Creek Run Rd., 817-861-4653), and White Stone Golf Club (10650 Benbrook Blvd., Benbrook, 817-2499996).

Duffers, you might be better off at a public course. The ones in Fort Worth range from decent to, well, not so much. On the decent tip, you have your choice of Meadowbrook Golf Course (1815 Jensen Rd., 817- 457-4616), Pecan Valley (6400 Pecan Valley Dr., 817-624-8311), and Rockwood (1851 Jacksboro Hwy., 817-6241771). On the not-so-decent tip, you have Z-Boaz (3200 Lackland Rd., 817-738-6287) –– lots of fairways oppose other fairways there, greatly increasing your chances of getting beaned by errant shots. However, the place isn’t too challenging and is highly recommended for duffers.

Dress codes are enforced on pretty much all courses –– no t-shirts or blue jeans. All courses have carts, some of which are tricked out with GPS systems that tell you how far you are from the hole, letting you more accurately judge your club choice. From some carts you can also make food and/or drink orders –– pick up your goodies at the clubhouse and head to the back nine. A lot of carts also provide electronic score keeping.

And to make your hacking experience a little less miserable, most semi-private courses have cart girls, who tool around and sell assorted beverages and snacks, all while looking good.

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We’ve been nurturing artists in Fort Worth for 100 years.

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Family Fun This May A

lways seems that May is when local events start popping up like kudzu. The only month that moves more quickly is probably December. In addition to Memorial Day, the official start of summer, May in Fort Worth offers a lot of options for the kiddos, and one place that’s almost synonymous with summer is the Fort Worth Zoo. Every Saturday, the venerable Fort Worth institution offers Kids’ Saturday Classes: two-hour, activityfilled programs that include live animal presentations, craft projects, wildlife activities, and guided Zoo tours. Available for kids ages 2 and 3 (must be accompanied by at least one adult) and 4 to 12, the programs run from 10 a.m. to noon and include paid admission to the Zoo for the rest of the afternoon.

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Cost is $25 for Zoo members, $30 for non-members. For more information, visit fortworthzoo.org.

For another kind of outdoorsy event, head to the Historic Stockyards on Fri., May 13, and Sat., May 14, for Frontier Forts Days, when the Stockyards will be transformed into an authentic representation of Texas frontier life. Encampments of historic fort sites from the Texas Forts Trail and elsewhere in Texas will line Exchange Avenue. Authentic wagons, flags, music, colorful uniforms, and military gear from Texas landmarks will allow Frontier Fort Days to simulate frontier-era life.

The event also will feature infantry, artillery, and cavalry demonstrations and military parades, and reenactors will be on hand to discuss frontier life. Frontier Forts Days is free. For more

information, call 817-625-9715.

And now for something completely different. Through Sun., May 22, at Casa Mañana Theatre (3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Cultural District, 817-332-2272), Dorothy, her dog Toto, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion will skip down the yellow brick road in the magical land of Oz. That’s right, kids. The Wizard of Oz is in town.

Featuring timeless classics such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain,” this production won’t be without a tornado, the Wicked Witch, and flying monkeys, and is suitable for all audiences. Tickets are $16-18. For more information, visit casamanana.org.

And for fans of Cyberchase, the Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS GO! math mystery cartoon, there’s the interactive exhibit Cyberchase –– The Chase is On! on display now at American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum (4601 Texas Hwy. at FAA Rd.). Presenting math in a fun, kidfriendly environment, Cyberchase –– The Chase is On! allows kids to apply their critical thinking skills and approach math “with an investigative, positive attitude,” according to the museum.

Admission is free for members and infants (0-2), $2 for seniors citizens (55 or older), students (with ID), kids 2-18, and military personnel, and $4 for adults. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and is closed Sundays and Mondays. For more information, call 817-967-1560.

Happy May to you all.

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Live Music in May Thu, 5/5 - Los Noviembres Fri, 5/6 - Corner Pocket Sat, 5/7 - Alcedrick Todd Tue, 5/10 - Evan Wiess Quintet Thu, 5/12 - Stevie Wonder’s Birthday Party w/Dazey Chain Fri, 5/13 - A Sinatra Celebration with Ricki Derek & his Orchestra Sat, 5/14 - Joel Cross Tue, 5/17 - TBA Thu, 5/19 - Matt Tolentino & Friends Fri, 5/20 - Jay Clayton Sat, 5/21 - Tatiana 5field Quintet Tue, 5/24 - Mario Cruz Thu, 5/26 - Zach Heffley Fri, 5/27 - Ricki Derek & the Vegas Six Sat, 5/28 - The Greyhounds Tue, 5/31 - Pete Gallio

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Entertainment

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ne of the biggest events of the year happens every May in Fort Worth. The Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial –– or as we locals like to call it, “The Colonial” –– is a week of golf, golf, and more golf.

And partying.

Though not the massive throwdown it used to be as few as two or three years ago, The Colonial still has an element of wheels-off partying that often spills over into certain bars and bar/restaurants around town. We’ve all probably seen friends come piling into our favorite watering holes around happy hour, totally sunburned and more than a little tipsy. The Colonial, incidentally, has been recognized by the PGA Tour as having the Most Engaged Community in the country, having generated more than $5.5 million for Tarrant County charities in 2010 alone –– no telling how much ka-ching local bars and bar/ restaurants made courtesy of posttourney Colonial spectators.

The 65th annual version of The Colonial, taking place from Mon., May 16, through Sun., May 22, stands to be no less fun. Or exciting.

The Colonial is one of the PGA Tour’s premier championships. Daily grounds admission is $45 per person (Wed.-Sun.) or for a Weekly Ground Badge $100 per person (Wed.-Sun.).

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A Champions Club Badge is $225.

Admission for kids 12 and under is free and $15 for kids 13 to 17.

The golf course is located at 3735 Country Club Cir. near TCU. For more information, visit www. colonialfw.com or call 817-9274200.

The Fort Worth Opera Festival is back. Until a couple of years ago, the company put on productions throughout the year. But after seeing the success that other U.S. companies had with the festival format –– condensing several shows into a relatively compact window of time –– FWO decided to adopt the festival format and has been thriving. For the 2011 festival, a mix of old and new will be on tap, beginning on Sat., May 14, with Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado, a flowery, upbeat yarn about the search for true love. The production will also be staged on Sun., May 22, Fri., May 27, and Sat., Jun. 4.

Up next will be another classic, Verdi’s Il Trovatore, an opera in the best sense of the term –– love, jealousy, revenge, and gruesome death all combine to form a classic tragedy but one in which a “happy” ending of sorts figures prominently. The show runs Sat., May 21, Sun., May 29, and Fri., Jun. 3.

On Sat., May 28, and Sun., Jun.

5, the stage will belong to Julius Caesar, Handel’s take on the love between Caesar and Cleopatra amid the Roman-Egyptian war.

Julius Caesar, along with The Mikado and Il Trovatore, will be staged at Bass Performance Hall (525 Commerce St., downtown).

The festival’s fourth offering, Hydrogen Jukebox, will be staged at Sanders Theater at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center (1300 Gendy St., Cultural District). Taking place on Tue., May 24; Wed. May 25; Thu., May 26; Sun., May 28; Mon., May 29; Wed., Jun. 1; Thu., Jun. 2; Sun., Jun. 4; and Mon., Jun. 5, Hydrogen Jukebox is minimalist Philip Glass’ musical setting of Beat poet Allen Ginsberg’s furious, colorful, and amazingly still-timely poetic interrogations of our great country.

For more information on the 2011 Fort Worth Opera Festival, visit www. fwopera.org or call the box office at 817-731-0726.

Friday through Sunday, May 1315, is Main Street Days in Historic Grapevine. The event includes a carnival and midway, KidZone, lots of music, and, true to Grapevine’s name, a lot of wine –– vintages from Grapevine and the rest of Texas will be featured, though labels from the West Coast, Italy, and all points in between will also be offered.

Left: Sol de Fort Worth and kids’ activities will be part of Mayfest, Thu - Sun, May 5-8.

Main Street Days in Historic Grapevine are Fri - Sat, May 13-15.

Hydrogen Jukebox will be blaring this month as part of the annual Fort Worth Opera Festival.

The stages will be graced by acts local and non-, including critically acclaimed Dallas indie-folk duo The O’s, Dallas singer-songwriter Rahim Quazi, stellar cover band Professor D, native Fort Worthian and blue-eyed-soul purveyor Hudson Moore, and AC/DC tribute act Back in Black, among many others. Daily admission is $7 per adult, $5 per senior or kid 6-12, free for kids under 6. A weekend pass pin is $15, and a souvenir pass pin is $20. Admission is free on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 800-457-6338.

May also, of course, means Mayfest. Taking place at Trinity Park in downtown Fort Worth, the 2011 version of this annual event goes from Thu., May 5, through Sun., May 8, and will feature more than 20 free booths for children 3 to 12, more than 40 booths of arts and crafts, tons of food, and seven stages of live entertainment. Special attractions include the Great American Duck Races, All-American Lumberjack Show, a petting zoo and pony rides, stiltswalkers, wakeboarding on Trinity River, Texas Parks &

Wildlife’s “Life’s Better Outdoors Experience,” and Flippenout Extreme Trampoline Show. Dance recitals feature Ballet Folklorico, Fort Worth Jazzercise, Norwegian Dancers, Bruce Lea Dance Factory, Trinity Dance Company, North Texas Square and Round Dancing Association, Klassy Kloggers, Sol de Fort Worth (Ballet Folklorico), and many, many more.

Admission is $8 per adult, $5 for kids 6 to 12, free for kids 5 and younger.

For more information, visit www. mayfest.org.

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