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Casa Manana Theatre presents Hairspray August 13-21, 2011

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

Enjoy Casa Manana Theater in the round in the Fort Worth Cultural District and see Fort Worth local favorite, David Coffee as "Edna Turnblad" in the hit musical, Hairspray!

Good Morning, Baltimore! It’s 1962, the ‘50s are out and change is in the air. Tracy Turnblad, a girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion – to dance. After winning a spot on a local TV dance program, she is transformed from outcast to teen celebrity. But can she vanquish the program’s reigning princess, win the love of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her ‘do? Only in Hairspray!

Tickets for Hairspray are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Casa Manana Theater box office at 817.332.2272. Tickets range from $40-$65. For more information on Fort Worth Arts and Entertainment, Click Here.

Performing Arts Fort Worth and Strut Productions presents "1964...The Tribute"

Monday, August 1, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

Enjoy the Fort Worth Nightlife in Sundance Square this Weekend: August 5 and 6 at Bass Performance Hall!

Featuring The Debbie Brooks Orchestra, 1964...The Tribute takes its audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. The band has been hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world. 1964 recreates an early 1960's live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles and onstage banter. Rolling Stone has called 1964, "the best Beatles tribute on Earth." You don't want to miss this spectacular show coming to Fort Worth! For tickets and more information, visit Bass Performance Hall.

For more Things to do in Fort Worth, visit our Calendar of Events.

Vesta Fiesta and Free Star Party: Saturday, August 6

Friday, July 29, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

Put this Free in Fort Worth event on your calendar! After almost four years of cruising at stunning speeds, Dawn, a robotic spacecraft, caught up to the object of its lengthy chase, asteroid Vesta. There, the asteroid’s gravity captured the spacecraft and brought it into its orbit on July 16, 2011—relaying images and information back to NASA. In celebration of this rare occurrence, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will be participating in a nationwide fiesta with hands-on space-related activities in Innovation Studios and talks in the Planetarium lobby throughout the day. (Admittance to these activities are included in Exhibit admission.)

The astronomical day will conclude with a free Star Party in the evening of Aug. 6th from dusk to 1:00 am. For a better view of Vesta, the Star Party will be located in the parking lot at the corner of Montgomery and Harley streets where representatives from the Museum’s Noble Planetarium and the Fort Worth Astronomical Society will be on-hand beginning at dusk to answer questions and assist visitors in seeing this unique asteroid, along with the moon, Saturn and other special objects through large telescopes in the night sky. Asteroid viewing will be from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., but Vesta will be visible all night August 6-7.

*For additional information on Fort Worth Museums, visit our Museums Page.

Chill Out at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History during Cool Science Week

Friday, July 29, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

Looking for something cool to do in August in the Fort Worth Cultural District? The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has the solution for chilling out when the temperature heats up with a great Fort Worth Kids Event:

Cool Science Week - Tuesday, Aug. 2 - Saturday, Aug. 6

This year’s program focuses on the science behind things cold as well as “cool” science technology. Join in on liquid nitrogen and dry ice demonstrations, play with instant snow and partake in ice play shops. There will even be daily contests to see how long it takes for different materials to melt in the summer heat.

Activities in Innovation Studios are included in Exhibit admission. Museum Exhibit admission: $14 adults, $10 children (age 2-12) and seniors (age 60+). Museum members are free. For more ideas on Things to Do in Fort Worth, Click Here.

Circle Theatre presents "Becky's New Car"

Thursday, July 21, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

There are so many Things to do in Fort Worth this summer. Take in a live theatre performance in Fort Worth's own Sundance Square and enjoy soak up the Fort Worth Nightlife!

July 28 - August 27, Circle Theatre presents "Becky's New Car". Beck Foster, a normal kind of gal who is married, middle-aged and a mom. She isn't exactly unhappy, but from her desk at a car dealership, she can't help wanting to know what else is out there. Unexpected plot twists and turns make this touching comedy a journey worth remembering.

Tickets are $20 - $30 and can be purchased online at www.circletheatre.com

For more information on Fort Worth Nightlife visit the Calendar of Events.

Iconic Titian Painting on View at The Kimbell

Thursday, July 21, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

Get out of the heat and visit one of the exciting Museums in the Fort Worth Cultural District this summer! On July 22 - September 18, on exhibit at the Kimbell Art Museum is "Guest of Honor: Titian's La Bella: Woman in a Blue Dress"One of Titian’s most iconic creations, popularly known as La Bella—the beautiful woman—will grace the galleries of the Kimbell Art Museum this summer. Titian was the most celebrated artist in Renaissance Venice.

La Bella was first owned by Francesco Maria I della Rovere, Duke of Urbino, a mercenary military leader who commanded the armies of Florence, the Papal States, and later the Republic of Venice. In May 1536 the duke sent a letter to his agent in Venice inquiring about the progress of “the portrait of that woman in a blue dress,” whose completion he eagerly awaited. The painting in question was doubtless La Bella, which is today in the collection of the Galleria Palatina in Florence. The canvas has been cleaned recently, and the removal of discolored varnish has revealed the splendor of the woman’s blue dress, painted with costly ultramarine, and the luminosity of her flesh.

As the reference to “that portrait of that woman in a blue dress” suggests, La Bella remains anonymous and is just that—a beautiful woman. Indeed, her classicism features conform to a physical type that Titian developed some years earlier, which argues against any attempt to recognize a particular individual. This paragon of beauty is a demonstration of Titian’s brilliance as a painter, his genius for creating poetic images of loveliness.

For more exhibits in the Fort Worth Cultural District and other Things To Do in Fort Worth this summer, click here.

9 to 5 the Musical

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

9 to 5: the Musical is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. Enjoy Fort Worth Nightlife at it's best on July 26 - 31, 2011 at Bass Performance Hall.

This new musical comedy, direct from Broadway, is based on the hit movie and features Dolly Parton's original hit title song, along with her new Tony and Grammy-nominated score. The Musical tells the story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do - even in a man's world! For more info on this event click here.

For more information on Fort Worth entertainment visit our Calendar of Events.

Fort Worth Stockyards National Day of the American Cowboy

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

Come enjoy the fun at the Fort Worth Stockyards on Saturday, July 23 and experience Fort Worth's Western Heritage in action!

This annual event has been named "The Best Event" of its kind in the nation by western lifestyle magazine, American Cowboy, so don't miss out on a day dedicated to the cowboy and lots of fun! Activities include Texas-size art contest, cowboy celebration parade, watermelon eating contest, most worn-out boot contest, Fort Worth Herd Cow Camp, best mustache contest, Riscky's rib eating contest ($5 entry fee) and cowboy idol. For more information, click here. All activities take place along Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards National Historic District.

For more Fort Worth Activities, check out our Calendar of Events.

National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Spectacular- July 10 - 31, 2011

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

Enjoy Western Heritage in the City of Cowboys and Culture during the month of July at Will Rogers Coliseum in the Fort Worth Cultural District!

The National Cutting Horse Association was formed by a group of cowboys and ranchers with the main goals of promoting cutting competition, standardizing contest rules, and preserving the cutting horse's western heritage. NCHA held its first cutting in Dublin, Texas, in September 1946. Logo Credit: NCHA.com

In 1955, 300 NCHA events were held with total purses of $190,000. The ensuing decades have afforded tremendous growth for the NCHA and today, more than 2,200 shows are held annually with total prize money exceeding $36 million.

For NCHA schedule visit www.nchacutting.com and for more Fort Worth Activities visit our Calendar of Events.

1/2 Price Bubbles at Grace

Monday, July 18, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

Bring your colleagues & friends for a late afternoon at GRACE and enjoy the ½ price “bubbly”. Put this on your list of Fort Worth Activities to do in downtown Fort Worth, the City of Cowboys and Culture. 50 % OFF ALL BUBBLES at GRACE every Monday through Friday from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm right in the heart of Downtown Fort Worth. Order by the glass, half bottle and full bottle. Best kept secret that only Fort Worth locals know!

Champagne

BRIT Open on Saturdays

Saturday, July 16, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

Bring the kids out this weekend to BRIT and enjoy a Free in Fort Worth event! The new weekend hours provide fun and interesting activities for all ages.

The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) is pleased to announce that it is extending its days of being open to the public to include Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With this addition, BRIT is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Now, the public will be able to take advantage of BRIT’s new weekend hours to tour the BRIT campus and facility (Check out the living room pictured); shop at Flora, the Gift Store at BRIT; and participate in fun, educational, and informational weekend programs and events. Photo: BRIT's new roof

Each Saturday, BRIT research and educational staff members will be on hand to welcome visitors and to answer questions. Visitors will be able to take public or self-guided tours of the campus; view BRIT’s current exhibit, “Green from the Ground Up”; and participate in a number of botanical and educational events based on the season.

For more Fort Worth Activities to enjoy this summer in the City of Cowboys and Culture, visit our Calendar of Events.

Concerts in the Garden to Conclude this Weekend

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

If you're looking for plans this July 4th in the City of Cowboys & Culture, come join the fun and fireworks at the 21st annual Concerts in the Garden summer music series which concludes this week with four nights of shows at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Friday, July 1, brings the popular Elvis tribute with singer Kraig Parker. July 2, 3 and 4 are devoted to Sousa marches and stirring patriotic songs at the Old-Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnics with Fireworks! Tickets start at $16 (advance lawn). For more information on ticket sales, click here.

Friday, July 1

ROCK ’N’ ROLL HEAVEN

Hailed as one of the best tribute artists in the business, Kraig Parker has the look, voice, style and all the moves that made Elvis great! He’s joined this year by tribute artists celebrating our state’s two greatest rock legends, Roy Orbison (with singer Al Nelson) and Buddy Holly (with John Mueller). It’s a night in rock ’n’ roll heaven!

Saturday, Sunday & Monday, July 2, 3 & 4

OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY FIREWORKS PICNIC

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Andrés Franco, Conductor

It’s a Fort Worth family tradition! Filled with patriotic songs and heart-pounding marches, our exhilarating Independence Day celebration ends with one of the best fireworks displays in the area.

For more information on Things To Do this Fourth of July in Fort Worth, visit our Fourth of July Fun page.

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents "Oak Ridge Boys"- June 25, 2011

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

In Fort Worth, the City of Cowboys and Culture, there are many Fort Worth Events happening in June. Don't miss these Grammy Award-winning artists live in concert at Bass Performance Hall in Sundance Square!

Known as one of the most distinctive sounds in the music industry, the four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of the Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits, including "Elvira," "Bobbie Sue," "Dream On," "Thank God For Kids," "American Made" and more.

For more events at Bass Performance Hall check our Calendar of Events.

2011 American Junior Painthorse Association Youth World Championship Paint Horse Show

Monday, June 20, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

Try something different this summer and take the family to one of Fort Worth Kids Events: the 2011 American Junior Paint Horse Association (AjPHA) Youth World Championship Show June 24 – July 2 in Fort Worth. Association’s summer show will be awarding over $100,000 in cash & prizes.

The focus is on the youth at The AjPHA Youth World Show will showcase the talent of both the Paint Horse breed and the young people who exhibit them with 73 world-title classes in a full array of disciplines, in addition to a handful of assorted other classes specifically for the youth competitors.

The fun begins as youth from across the country converge to compete for world championship titles, share in common experiences, and make memories with nine full days of horse show classes and a large array of other youth activities. The Association has received 1,284 class entries to date.

World championship titles will be awarded in a full gamut of classes: leadline, walk-trot, halter, showmanship, English performance classes, Western performance classes, speed events and cattle events. APHA has added Novice Youth Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences to the lineup and reining classes are dual-approved by the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA). The only youth class that will not be held at the summer event is youth cutting, which will be held in conjunction with the remainder of the cutting classes this fall at the Open & Amateur World Championship Paint Horse Show, November 2-12.

The Youth World Show is more than a horse show – with dozens of activities planned that don’t require a horse to be involved.

Youth Boot Camp
Designed to give those youth competing at the World Show who don’t have the opportunity to work with a trainer a chance to receive hands-on instruction from industry professionals in preparation for the World Show experience. APHA professionals will assist the youth with feedback and helpful hints for horsemanship, equitation and showmanship.
AjPHA Year-End Awards Banquet
Before World Show classes begin, AjPHA recognizes the top youth competitors for their 2010 year-end achievements at the AjPHA Year-End Banquet & Dinner on Friday, June 24. Advance tickets required.
Paint For A Day Youth Open All-Breed Show
We “zing the bling” and make it fun at Paint For A Day on Saturday, June 25. All breeds of horses are welcome, and each entrant receives a free AjPHA membership. All will have a great day of learning about the Paint Horse industry, making new friends and being able to show their horse. Plus, you’ll get a chance to take in the sights and sounds of a World Championship Paint Horse Show.
Hart Youth Horse Judging Contest
One of the largest competitions of its kind, the AjPHA Judging Contest will be held on Sunday, June 26. Individuals and teams can compete in two age divisions (13 & Under or 14-19) as well as two categories (Open and AjPHA/APHA Regional Club). Top individuals and teams take home great awards. The high-point individual in each age division will receive a special $500 award presented by the event’s presenting sponsor Hart Trailers. High-point teams in each age division and category will receive Gist buckles.
AjPHA National Convention
The largest meeting of the year for all “j” members, and a prime opportunity to help shape the future of the youth Association. Youth will vote on their national directors, hear about rule changes, vote on by-law changes and elect the AjPHA Executive Committee on June 28.

Where else can you get this type of Western Heritage but in Fort Worth, TX, the City of Cowboys and Culture. For more information on Things to do in Fort Worth visit www.FortWorth.com

21st Annual Concerts in the Garden- June 3 - July 4, 2011 (Weekends)

Thursday, June 16, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

Looking for Fort Worth Nightlife in the evenings in June on the weekends??? Break out the picnic basket and relax under the stars while listening to great music provided by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and friends at the beautiful Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Check out the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Calendar of Events for a listing of the concerts.

For more Things to Do in Fort Worth this summer visit our Calendar of Events at
http://www.fortworth.com/visitors/calendar-of-events/

Performing Arts Fort Worth presents "Chicago: The Musical"

Monday, June 13, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

As of March 25, 2011, Chicago will become the fifth longest-running musical production in Broadway history and shows no signs of ever slowing down! Come to Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth and see this musical in June at Bass Performance Hall on June 17-19, 2011.

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago: The Musical is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago's slickest criminal lawyer Billy Flynn - played by actor and TV personality John O'Hurley - to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines.

Check out Things to Do this weekend in Fort Worth, City of Cowboys and Culture...

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2011 Texas Motor Speedway Firestone Twin 275s IZOD IndyCar Series/NASCAR Doubleheader Weekend

Monday, June 6, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

Start your engines and get ready...it is race time again at Texas Motor Speedway!

Here's what happening June 9 - 11, 2011:

Thursday, June 9 is NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Qualifying Night at 6:00 p.m.

Friday, June 10 is IZOD Indycar Series Qualifying 3:00 p.m. and WinStar World Casino 400 Camping World Truck Series race 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 11 is Firestone Twin 275s IZOD Indycar Series race at 8:00 p.m.

For more information on Texas Motor Speedway and Things to Do in Fort Worth visit
http://www.fortworth.com/visitors/calendar-of-events/firestonetwin275sweekend/

Texas Ballet Theater presents "Don Quixote"- June 10-12, 2011

Saturday, June 4, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

Ben Stevenson brings this exciting literary masterpiece to the stage with humor and grandeur. From the title characters Don Quixote and his sidekick Sancho Panza to the young lovers Kitri and Basilio, this full length Company and North Texas premiere is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Let your imagination run wild, just like Don Q's, with this extraordinary production.

Enjoy the ballet June 10-12 at beautiful Bass Performance Hall in Sundance Square!

For more exciting Fort Worth Nightlife events, visit our Calendar of Events

Fort Worth Zoo’s Beastro offers a mix of live entertainment, fine cuisine and wildlife

Friday, June 3, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

The Fort Worth Zoo’s 5^th annual Beastro is scheduled for Friday, June 10, 2011 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Proceeds from this annual tasting event support the Zoo’s local and international wildlife conservation and education efforts.

Beastro features Fort Worth’s finest area restaurants stationed throughout the Zoo serving sample appetizers, entrees and desserts. In addition to the delectable cuisine, the event will feature open bars throughout the park and live entertainment from Everclear, Micky & the Motorcars, Hudson Moore and DJ Willie. Several animal exhibits are expected to remain open until sunset, and the Zoo’s Wild Wonders Outreach animals will greet this year’s party goers.

Beastro tickets, $95 for non-members and $85 for Zoo members, include ALL food, drinks and entertainment.

To date, the 2011 participating restaurants include: Winslow's Wine Café, City Kitchen Catering, Daddy Jack's Lobster & Chowder House, Fletcher's Corny Dogs, Hot Chocolates, Cast Iron at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, Mellow Mushroom, Starbucks Coffee Company at Montgomery Plaza, Chadra Mezza & Grill, Mac's on 7^th, Bonnell's Restaurant, Ruth's Chris Steak House, The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, H3 Ranch, Blue Mesa Grill, Tokyo Café, Simply Fondue Fort Worth, Fred’s Texas Café, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Genghis Grill, Chuy’s Fort Worth, Olenjack’s Grille and The Tavern.

Attire for Beastro is summer chic and comfortable shoes are highly recommended, as the event requires walking throughout the Zoo. All guests must be at least 21 years old to attend. Tickets may be purchased until June 10 at noon, and only a limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the gate for $110 each.

For more information, contact the Beastro ticket hotline at 817/759-7373 or visit www.fortworthzoo.org.

For a listing of all other Fort Worth attractions, including the Fort Worth Zoo, visit Fort Worth Attractions.

2011 Fort Worth Opera Festival- June 3-5, 2011

Friday, June 3, 2011 by Cissy Nixon

Don't miss the last weekend of the 2011 Fort Worth Opera Festival June 3-5, 2011 at Bass Performance Hall in Sundance Square. This is one of Fort Worth's major events in the City of Cowboys and Culture!

Check out this event this weekend.

II Trovatore- Friday, June 3, 2011 - 7:30 pm
The Mikado- Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 7:30 pm
Julius Caesar- Sunday, June 5, 2011 - 2:00 pm

For additional Things to do in Fort Worth this summer, go to our Calendar of Events at http://www.fortworth.com/visitors/calendar-of-events/