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April 2010 Fort Worth Calendar of EventsSomething special is always happening in the "City of Cowboys and Culture." Be sure to check out our extensive calendar of events for more information.
A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer - Eve Ensler
A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer: Writings To Stop Violence Against Women and Girls, is a groundbreaking collection of monologues by world-renowned authors and playwrights, edited by Eve Ensler and Mollie Doyle and commissioned by V-Day for the first V-Day: UNTIL THE VIOLENCE STOPS festival, which took place June 2006 in New York City. The writings are inspired, funny, angry, heartfelt, tragic, and beautiful. But above all, together they create a true and profound portrait of how viole... Visit Website
Big Taste of Fort Worth
The 31st Annual Big Taste of Fort Worth presented by Reliant Energy promises a wine and culinary experience well worth the price of admission. Fort Worth newcomers such as Cowtown Diner and Eddie V’s are joining the ranks of the city’s finest dining establishments including Ferre Ristorante é Bar, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and last year’s winner, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. As well, you won't want to miss the VIP wine tasting feature wines from the U.... Visit Website
Concert for a Cure
Come enjoy a night of harmony at The Youth Orchestra Hall of Fort Worth featuring the musical talents of local artists. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted at the door. All proceeds will go to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a non-profit organization that works to find a cure for blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma and also provides hope and support to the more than 823,000 Americans affected by these cancers.
HBO The Pacific Video Tribute Campaign
THE AMERICAN AIRLINES C.R. SMITH MUSEUM Is Proud To Be Working With HBO On The Pacific Video Tribute Campaign We invite you to thank our veterans and active military. Visit the HBO kiosk in the museum from March through May to record a personal message of thanks to our veterans and active military. The Pacific, a 10-part miniseries event, executive produced by Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and Gary Goetzman, the producers of Band of Brothers. Sundays at 9 p.m., only on HBO Admission to the museum ... Visit Website
Pate Swap meet
The 38th annual Pate Swap Meet is one of the three largest swap meets in the country, has more than a quarter of a century history of auto swap meets and is recognized internationally for its diversity of automotive products offered by its vendors. Vendors from across the country will fill the vast acreage with everything automotive -- from cars to hard-to-find car parts and related items. Admission is free, parking is $5. The event begins at 7 a.m. daily and ends at 5 p.m. Please visit http://w... Visit Website
Speedway Children's Charities Live Racing Memorabilia Auction
Grab a piece of NASCAR history at the live NASCAR Memborabilia Auction! Join Speedway Children's Charities in The Village of Champions immediately following the O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race. The auction is open to the public and everyone is welcome!
vitro moda 3--where glass rules the runway
Combining glass (vitro) and fashion (moda) this fundraiser for SiNaCa Studios--School of Art, combines models on the catwalk with the best of glass art. Food, wine, silent and live auctions. Music by Mondo Drummers.
A Night with Durufle'
"A Night with Durufle'" featuring the Poulence "Organ Concerto" and Durufle' "Requiem" presented by the Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale, David They, conductor.
Affair of the Arts 2010
The Arts Council of Fort Worth cordially invites you to an evening at the track benefiting the Fort Worth arts community. Wear your Kentucky Derby attire! Date: April 24, 2010 | Time: 7:59 p.m. | Where: Community Arts Center Lawn Highlights: Food, cocktails, silent auction & dancing Co-Chairs: Tiffany Kruse & Rachel Siron Steering Committee: Ashley Anderson, Lisa Ferrand, Kara Morey, Shannon Schultz
5th Annual Fort Worth Prairie Fest
An outdoor festival to celebrate our connection to the natural worldthrough Music, Art, Dance, Environmental Stewardship & WildflowerTours.
Four Day Weekend Improv Comedy
Four Day Weekend is one of the longest-running shows in the Southwest. Four Day Weekend has become a Texas institution and has performed more than 2,700 shows. Foklklklklkl FW Weekly
Log Cabin Village- Timber Tales Storytime
Featured story: Covered Wagon, Bumpy Trails by Verla Kay. Follow a family on their covered wagon trip west in this lyrical tale of bumpy trails! Fee includes a story, fun activities, and a craft, all geared towards 3-5 year olds. Reservation required.
Michelangelo's First Painting: The Torment of Saint Anthony
Michelangelo’s first known painting, The Torment of Saint Anthony,is now on view among the permanent collection of the Kimbell ArtMuseum. The Kimbell Art Museum acquired the painting in May 2009. Described by Michelangelo's earliest biographers, this remarkably freshand well-preserved gem is believed to have been painted in 1487–88,when Michelangelo was 12 or 13 years old. The work is executed in eggtempera and oil on a wooden panel and is one of only four known easelpaintings g... Visit Website
NAS JRB Fort Worth Air Power Expo
We welcome our community to join us in a showcase of America'saviation during our two-day Air Power Expo and Free Concert starting onApril 24 on board NAS Fort Worth JRB, Texas.TheAir Power Expo will kick off both Saturday and Sunday morning at 11:00with aerial performances and flight demonstrations from the very bestin the business. Our free concert will start shortly after the airshow ends Saturday afternoon.To showappreciation to our neighbors in the local community, the base willopen i... Visit Website
Stars at Night A Celebration of Community Heroes
Stars at Night honorslocal individuals who have shown courage, selflessness and compassionin exceptional situations. These heroic individuals are recognized andtheir stories are highlighted at this prestigious gala event. Guestsenjoy fine dining, great entertainment, an awards presentation and alive auction. 2010 Hero Award WinnersLegacy Partner of the Year: Ralph D. HeathLifesaver of the Year: Ernie SmithEmergency Responder of the Year: Keller Fire Rescue Group - David Simmons, Guy Proctor, Don... Visit Website
Texas Camerata Presents The Baroque Stage
2010 Texas Motor Speedway "O'Reilly Auto Parts 300/ Samsung Mobile 500"
O'Reilly 300 Nationwide Series practice and qualifying: ARCA/REMAX Series practice and qualifying
2010 Texas Motor Speedway- Samsung 500 Sprint Cup Series practice and qualifying
Samsung 500 Sprint Cup Series practice and qualifying
2010 Texas Motor Speedway- Samsung 500 Sprint Cup Series Race
Samsung 500 Sprint Cup Series race
2010 Texas Motor Speedway-Final Samsung 500 Sprint Cup practice, O' Reilly 300 Nationwide Series
Final Samsung 500 Sprint Cup Series practice, O'Reilly 300 Nationwide Series
55th Anuual Fort Worth Boat and Sport Show
Gear up for Boating Season! Come see the latest in boats of all types from the best manufacturers and the top area dealers! Including ski boats, bass boats, pontoons, cruisers, personal watercraft and more - All available at huge show DISCOUNTS!
9th Annual Victory over Violence 5K/1K Walk/Run
This USATF sanctioned 5K Walk/Run starts at Trinity Park Duck Pond near downtown Fort Worth and winds through Fort Worth's Botanic Garden. T-shirt, food, beverages, children's area and more. Benefits the anti-violence programs of the Women's Center of Tarrant County, serving over 90,000 women, men and children through its rape crisis and victim services, counseling and employment programs.
Adonis Rose @ Scat Jazz Lounge
New Orleans Nights with Adonis RoseEvery Wednesday Scat is transformed into a little bar off Bourbon street. So duck on in and hear the sound of the Big Easy right here in Fort Worth. Adonis Rose (New Orleans native, now residing in Forth Worth) and his Krewe of Swing bring "Nawlins" to you. It's party with this great music as your invitation.
American Moderns on Paper: Masterworks from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Savor the opportunity to view the finest watercolors, pastels, anddrawings by leading avant-garde American artists of the early 20thcentury. This February, these rarely seen artworks, from America’soldest public art museum, will travel to the Carter. Artistsrepresented include Stuart Davis, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, andAndrew Wyeth.
Andy Warhol: The Last Decade
Andy Warhol: The Last Decade is the first U.S. museum survey exhibition to explore the work that this seminal American artist produced during the final eight years of his life. Warhol entered a period of renewed vigor and enthusiasm in the 1980s that resulted in what was arguably the most productive period of his career.The exhibition includes approximately 55 works lent by private collections and institutions such as The Museum of Modern Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Baltimore Museum of Ar... Visit Website
Billy Bob's Texas - Asleep at the Wheel
Live bull riding every Friday and Saturday night at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Billy Bob's is open Monday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. General admission $2.50
Billy Bob's Texas - Dierks Bentley
Live bull riding every Friday and Saturday night at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Billy Bob's is open Monday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. General admission $2.50
Billy Bob's Texas - Jason Boland
Live bull riding every Friday and Saturday night at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Billy Bob's is open Monday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. General admission $2.50
Billy Bob's Texas - Johnny Cooper
Live bull riding every Friday and Saturday night at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Billy Bob's is open Monday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. General admission $2.50
Billy Bob's Texas - Robert Earl Keen
Live bull riding every Friday and Saturday night at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Billy Bob's is open Monday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. General admission $2.50
Billy Bob's Texas - Wade Bowen
Live bull riding every Friday and Saturday night at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Billy Bob's is open Monday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. General admission $2.50
Billy Bob's Texas -Bret Michaels
Live bull riding every Friday and Saturday night at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Billy Bob's is open Monday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. General admission $2.50
Billy Bob's Texas -Chris Knight
Live bull riding every Friday and Saturday night at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Billy Bob's is open Monday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. General admission $2.50
Casa Manana Children's Theater Presents Cinderella
When her Fairy Godmother transforms her rags into a beautiful gown andsends Cinderella to the Royal Ball in a pumpkin chariot, not even herwicked stepmother and evil stepsisters can keep her from finding truelove. But when the spell is broken at midnight and Cinderella flees thecastle, the Prince must scour the kingdom to find the girl of hisdreams, whose foot alone will fit into the magical glass slipper. This show is suitable for all audiences.
Casa Manana Children's Theater Presents Peter Pan
Never grow up! Fly off to Neverland with Peter Pan, Wendy andTinkerbell and join the Lost Boys in a magical adventure, as theybattle against the evil Captain Hook and his band of pirates. Get sweptaway in this exhilarating, Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of theclassic J.M. Barrie play. This show is suitable for all audiences.
Casino Night at the Rose Marine Speakeasy
Take a step back into the 1920s in theearliest days of the Rose Marine when prohibition was around andspeakeasies were in. Come entice your fun loving side with sultrymusic, fun casino games, a silent auction and characters from the1920s, all while giving back to our community.
Chamber Music Society -Works of Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Mendelssohn and Bridge, Alessio Bax, guest
Circle Theatre's 29th Season - The Great AmericanTrailer Park Musical
South Park meets Desperate Housewives
Cliburn Concerts Presents Jon Manasse, clarinet, with Jon Nakamatsu, piano
Since they first shared a concert stage five years ago, Cliburn gold medalist Jon Nakamatsu and popular American clarinetist Jon Manassehave become the best of friends while rapidly developing a reputationas one of the premier chamber duos touring today. Brilliant virtuosityand refined artistry can be claimed by both charismatic soloists, butit is the electric chemistry resulting from the duo's shared musicalunderstanding that characterizes their seamless partnership.
Dal-Worth Appaloosa Spring Spectacular
Dal-Worth Appaloosa Horse Club- W.R. Watt Arena
Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian
In 1900, Edward S. Curtis undertook the momentous task of documenting American Indian cultures across the United States. Over the next thirty years, he took over 40,000 photographs and collected information about more than eighty tribes, ranging from the Inuit people of the far north to the Hopi people of the Southwest. The Amon Carter Museum will display a selection of works from this compelling new acquisition.
Focus: Ben Jones
The third Director’s Council FOCUS exhibition for the 2009-2010 season will feature the work of American-born artist Ben Jones. Jones’ work investigates new methods of pictorial storytelling in the digital age. An interdisciplinary artist working in video, sculpture, painting, light painting and drawing, his artworks and installations evoke environments and themes both familiar and bizarre. For years, Jones has sharpened his skills by working as an animator and co... Visit Website
Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society- Christopher McGuire and Friends
GuitarSociety.org is the home of the Allegro Arts Partnership, an organization formed under the auspices of the Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society. It's purpose is to help create new guitar presenters and societies in North America. The new name for our subscription series is The Allegro Guitar Series which will be presented by the Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society, the Allegro Guitar Society in Dallas, and the University of Nevada Las Vegas in cooperation with the Allegro Guitar Society in ... Visit Website
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Omni IMAX Theater Presents Animalopolis through Summer 2010
Take a voyage into the magical world of animals in Animalopolis. It’s a bit fanciful, a bit "Seussian" perhaps, and just plain fun for kids and their parents. The whimsical film is done in rhyme and verse with a humorous tone while concentrating on real-world animal activities. It takes a lighthearted and imaginary look at a variety of animals, including cheetahs that race like a Ferrari, bears that run their own fishing school, an operatic lion, scary crabs that hold a town host... Visit Website
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Omni IMAX Theater Presents Avatar
On Saturday, March 12, 2010, comes James Cameron’s AVATAR, the movie event that will change the way we experience movies forever at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater, an IMAX Dome. This stunning 2D dome presentation of AVATAR: The IMAX Experience, through digitally re-mastered image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® through proprietary IMAX DMR® technology, provides the world’s most immersive movie experience with crystal clear images, ... Visit Website
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Omni IMAX Theater Presents Ride Around the World
Ride Around the World takes you on a spectacular journey through Morocco, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, British Columbia and Texas, to meet vaqueros, gauchos, baqueanos and cowboys – all part of a single global horse culture, an unbroken trail stretching back 1,500 years. These rugged men and women were often the first to settle the wild frontiers, helping lay the foundation in language, music and dress for the entire New World. Ride Around the World combines stunning cinematography wit... Visit Website
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Omni IMAX Theater Presents Sharks through Summer 2010
Join Aris the Turtle, your friendly host, on a breathtaking underwater voyage to discover the ultimate predator: the shark in Sharks, now showing in the Omni Theater, an IMAX dome. Experience an astonishing up-close, giant-screen encounter with a multitude of shark species, including the Great White, Hammerhead, and Whale shark. Witness them as they really are—not wicked man-eating creatures, but wild, fascinating and endangered animals that have existed since mill... Visit Website
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Presents Balancing Act
Balance isn’t just an act. From teetering toddlers to tightrope walkers, balance is something we all use in our everyday lives. Children and their families can expand their understanding of balance – and learn how to practice and improve it – in Balancing Act, a new children’s exhibit on display at the new Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The interactive exhibit, designed and developed by the Museum of Science and History, focuses on the physical nature of balanc... Visit Website
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Presents CSI: The Experience
Imagine entering a crime scene and being the one responsible for noticing and collecting every trace of evidence. The pressure is on: you know the analysis of your evidence must be scientifically sound to crack the case. You've seen the hit television crime drama, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation on CBS. Now you play the role of the investigator in a forensic science exhibit created in collaboration with the TV series and actors. CSI: The Experience is a completely immersive exhibit that invites y... Visit Website Sunday Apr 18, 2010Big Taste of Fort Worth
The 31st Annual Big Taste of Fort Worth presented by Reliant Energy promises a wine and culinary experience well worth the price of admission. Fort Worth newcomers such as Cowtown Diner and Eddie V’s are joining the ranks of the city’s finest dining establishments including Ferre Ristorante é Bar, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and last year’s winner, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. As well, you won't want to miss the VIP wine tasting feature wines from the U.... Visit Website
ADDITIONAL 2010 EVENTSFollowing is a list of major events and special exhibits in Fort Worth. Dates are subject to change. Please confirm all information with the attraction or sponsoring organization. Texas Camerata 2009-2010 Season Kimbell Art Museum presents "European Masterpieces from Texas Homes, Past and Present" Four Day Weekend Improv Comedy Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Exhibition Schedule 2010 Amon Carter Museum 2010 Exhibits Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth 2010 Season Circle Theatre's 29th Season National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Presents "Georgia O'Keeffee and the Faraway: Nature and Image" Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society 2010 Season Fort Worth Botanic Garden Presents "Butterflies in the Garden" Performing Arts presents: "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" Texas Golden Gloves State Tournaments Billy Bob's Texas Texas Show Car- Custom Car Show Fort Worth Civic Orchestra Spring Concert Tuff Hederman Championship Challenge XVIII Bass Hall presents "Fiddler on the Roof" Greater Tarrant County Auto Show Timber Tales Storytime 47th Annual Dolly Johnson Antique & Art Show Impossible Possibilities 2nd Annual St. Patrick's Day-5K Festival Tooling Around... St. Patrick's Day/Cowtown Goes Green 2010 Spring Break Employee Craft Demonstrations Karl Rove - FORT WORTH Cliburn Concerts presents " Yo-Yo Ma with Kathryn Stott" Legacy Arabian Horse Club- Cowtown Classic Fort Worth Home Show Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents "Sibelius & Liszt" Performing Arts presents: "Los Lobos and Leo Kottle" Performing Arts Fort Worth presents "Joe Bonamassa" Performing Arts Fort Worth presents "What It Is! Featuring Mavis Staples, Booker T. and JJ Grey" Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents "Route 66: A Trip Down Memory Road" Spring Gallery Night Walk MS: Fort Worth 2010 presented by Subway NCHA Super Stakes & Super Stakes Classic
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