Fun@DFW

The Firebird at Bass Performance Hall

2012-03-16T14:38:00.000-07:00

The Firebird
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
Alisa Weilerstein, Cello
Presented by: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Bass Performance hall
4th and Calhoun Streets (between Commerce and Calhoun)
Fort Worth Downtown

817.212.4325 phone

Friday, 03/23/2012 7:30 PM
Saturday, 03/24/2012 8:00 PM
Sunday, 03/25/2012 2:00 PM

SPRING BREAK for Kids!!

2012-03-09T22:44:00.000-08:00

Children's Watercolor Workshop
SPRING BREAK: CHILDREN'S WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP & BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Three Sessions Available: March 13/14/15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Celebrate the famous cowboy artist Charles M. Russell's 148th birthday at this fun watercolor workshop! See rarely displayed Russell watercolors, learn about watercolor technique, make your own watercolor masterpiece, and finish it all off with cake to celebrate this wonderful artist!

Children ages 6-12 are invited to participate / Space is limited to 24 per day.

To make reservations: Please click here.

A $10 material fee includes a take home watercolor kit.

Contact Kat Yount at kat@sidrichardsonmuseum.org or 817.332.6554 if you have any questions.
Sid Richardson Museum
309 Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817.332.6654 phone

Saturday and Sunday Only 3.10.2012 & 3.11.2012

2012-03-09T11:34:00.001-08:00

I found Cocoa at the Funky Finds Spring Fling in Fort Worth on Saturday and adopted her!!

Funky Finds Spring Fling in Fort Worth..B there or Miss Out on the funkiest stuff ever!!

Ready for FUN!

2012-03-07T05:21:00.000-08:00

Cirque du Soleil Quidam

When

Sunday, March 11, 2012
1:00 pm

Where

Dr. Pepper Arena
2601 Avenue of the Stars
Frisco, TX 75034

Find tickets at the stubhub

Looking for a summer camp for the kiddos?

2012-03-01T20:40:00.001-08:00

Camp Fair 2012
from Dallas Child online

Fort Worth Zoo - Summer Camps

Summer is just around the corner and the Fort Worth Zoo is gearing up for two of it's most popular programs: Summer Zoo Camp and Zoo Careers Camp. Whether you've got ... read more >>

Ages: 4-6 Years of Age, 6-8 Years of Age, 8-10 Years of Age, 10-15 Years of Age, 15-18 Years of Age
Specialty: Camping, Girls, Boys, Enrichment
Location: Fort Worth, Tx

Gender: Both
Special Needs: Yes
Day or Overnight: Day

The Guildhall at SMU Academy

If your students love video games, they will love the Guildhall Academy at SMU. Join our summer camp at The Guildhall at SMU-in-Plano for middle and high school students. The... read more >>

Ages: 10-15 Years of Age, 15-18 Years of Age
Specialty: Team Building, Enrichment
Location: Plano, TX

Gender: Both
Special Needs: No
Day or Overnight: Day

YMCA Metropolitan Dallas

Every summer we create new experiences for thousands of youth and teens. From camps that encourage kids to explore new adventures to our Counselor In Training teen program ... read more >>

Ages: 2-4 Years of Age, 4-6 Years of Age, 6-8 Years of Age, 8-10 Years of Age, 10-15 Years of Age, 15-18 Years of Age
Specialty: Sports, Camping, Team Building, Girls, Boys, Enrichment
Location: Dallas, TX

Gender: Both
Special Needs: Yes
Day or Overnight: Overnight

Dallas International School

DIS Summer Enrichment Camp June 11 through July 20 Enroll by May 25 The Summer Enrichment Camp offered by the DIS Language Institute is a 6-week camp that aims at ... read more >>

Ages: 2-4 Years of Age, 4-6 Years of Age, 6-8 Years of Age, 8-10 Years of Age, 10-15 Years of Age, 15-18 Years of Age, 18+ Years Old
Specialty: Sports, Girls, Boys, Enrichment
Location: Dallas, Texas

Gender: Both
Special Needs: No
Day or Overnight: Both

For more camps

2012-02-27T06:42:00.000-08:00

THEATRE TCU 2011 - 2012 SEASON:

For tickets, call the Theatre TCU Box Office: (817) 257-8080
THE ELEPHANT MAN

By Bernard Pomerance

February 28-March 2, 2012, at 7:30 PM
March 3, 2012, at 2:30 & 7:30 PM
March 4, 2012, at 2:30 PM

Tickets go on sale February 20, 2012

Buschman Theatre
TCU Ed Landreth Hall

Ailey II

2012-02-20T21:39:00.000-08:00

Ailey II

Bass Performance Hall

Date

Monday, Feb 20, 2012 7:30pm

"Ailey II is the acclaimed younger arm of dance ensemble Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Members of the 12-person group hail from various parts of the world, from Chicago to Tokyo. Come see some of the brightest stars in contemporary dance! Presented by the Performing Arts Fort Worth."
http://www.sundancesquare.com/events/ailey-ii

Dash for the Beads to benefit fido oakcliff

2012-01-30T14:23:00.000-08:00

To Register

Website

For those mornings when you do not want to make breakfast!

2012-01-20T17:31:00.000-08:00

Yep! when you want to watch a movie and let someone else make breakfast, head over to the Movie Tavern on West 7th Avenue in Fort Worth on a Saturday or Sunday and you will have a treat. If you want, I guess you could wear your pajamas!

A worthy walking event

2012-01-13T14:39:00.000-08:00

Date: Saturday - March 31, 2012
Location: Trinity Park
Address: 2401 University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Site Opens: 8:00 a.m.
Walk Begins: 9:00 a.m.
Event Director: Anna Leigh Kirk
Contact Info:
annaleigh.kirk@nmss.org

Save The Dates!

Tuesday, January 31:
Walk MS Fort Worth Kick Off Party
Fort Worth Office
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Snacks & Beverages Provided
Saturday, February 11:
Walk MS Team Captain Meeting
Fort Worth Office
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Thursday, March 8:
Fundraising Clinic
Fort Worth Office
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, March 27:
Early Bird Check-In
Fort Worth Office
10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

To register for the walk click!

Concert for the Cure

2012-01-03T21:44:00.000-08:00

LeAnn Rimes at Bass Performance Hall
with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Presented by: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, 01/28/2012 8:00 PM

Komen Greater Fort Worth is joining with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra to host LeAnn Rimes in a Concert for the Cure. The Concert for the Cure will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Fort Worth. The Affiliate uses 75 percent of all money raised to fund treatment and prevention projects in the local community and the remaining 25 percent for national research initiatives to the cures.

For Tickets and Sponsorship Information Contact:
Komen Greater Fort Worth: 817.735.8580

Still time to see some beautiful Christmas lights in Fort Worth

2011-12-26T23:10:00.000-08:00

So, what are you doing for fun this Christmas?

2011-12-06T11:42:00.000-08:00

Have you been to ICE?

Hop over to The Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas for a green treat.

"ICE!™ featuring DreamWorks’ Shrek the Halls at Gaylord Texan will be open daily from Friday, November 11 through Sunday, January 1, including holidays.
Additionally, Lone Star Christmas at Gaylord Texan will provide a winter wonderland including 1.5 million holiday lights, a 52-foot rotating Christmas tree, a life-sized Gingerbread House, 12,000 ornaments, and Santa Claus himself, just to name a few. We invite you to enjoy a magical holiday experience your family won’t soon forget!"

After Shrek ICE, stop in at the Chesapeake Building in Fort Worth for a spectacular light exhibit on their front lawn. It is WELL WORTH the drive over here.
Have a safe and beautiful Christmas!

Feel Historic? Take a Tour!

2011-11-28T08:43:00.000-08:00

DFW has a beautiful organization called Historic Fort Worth, Inc.

A Local Partner of the National
Trust for Historic Preservation.

Established in 1969, Historic Fort
Worth, Inc. is a non-profit,
charitable organization that is
dedicated to preserving
Fort Worth's unique historic
identity through stewardship,
education and leadership.

In a nutshell, it is the task of the Historic Fort Worth, Inc organization to preserve and showcase Fort Worth's most worthy buildings and properties. Two noteworthy locations are the Thistle Hill house and the Ball-Eddleman_McFarland House and property.

They are worth the view during the Christmas Holidays!

Tree Time!

2011-11-18T06:48:00.000-08:00

Raising the Tree at Sundance Square

When:	Friday, November 25, 2011 to Sunday, January 01, 20
	at Main Street between 3rd and 4th streets Bring the kids and come watch the Fort Worth Christmas tree rise to new heights! It will be a fun day for all.

Seen Any Good Films Lately?

2011-10-26T20:41:00.000-07:00

Lone Star International Film Festival...you know you want to!

Schedule for the films

ALL ACCESS
Providing the most comprehensive and convenient access to the festival, the All Access pass is limited to designated individuals within the Lone Star family of supporters. Please contact the office at 817-924-6000 for more information.
FESTIVAL
Includes access for one to all films and parties including Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece screenings but excluding the Lone Star Film Festival Ball. Also includes priority access to panels.

Members – $150
Non-Members – $200

FILMS AND PANELS
Includes access for one to all films and priority access to all panels (panels include Conversations and the Forum). Does not include access to parties, Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece screenings, or the Lone Star Film Festival Ball.

Members – $75
Non-Members – $100

MOVIE 6 PACK
Six tickets to any regular screening excluding Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece films.

Members – $25
Non-Members – $35

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Say What??!! Boring??!!!

2011-10-20T16:08:00.000-07:00

I just heard someone who works for the city of Fort Worth apologize because he thinks not much is going on in the growth of Fort Worth. Say what??? I just had to respond sooooo...

Here is my list of things that are going on in and around Fort Worth:

1.) BRIT (Botanical Research Institute of Texas)

Beck-Built Botanical Research Institute of Texas Garners Recognition as Top Project in Dallas/Fort Worth

Oct 13, 2011 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- The Beck Group (Beck) along with design firms H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture and

Corgan Associates announced they are celebrating the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) project.

BRIT was named the top project in DFW at the Topping Out industry awards ceremony. Founded in 1987, the Botanical Research Institute of

Texas (BRIT) is an international, scientific research and learning center focused on conservation and knowledge sharing.
http://smart-grid.tmcnet.com/news/2011/10/13/5850117.htm

2.) City Parks and Roadway Improvement
At least Four city parks are slated for renovation or are underway with the improvements. This includes adding or improving organized sports areas; plant and wildlife habitat improvements; fishing and canoe improvements, and educational area add-ons.

Two city of Fort Worth projects — improvements to the Lebow Channel and guidelines for Fort Worth’s Near Southside — were recognized for development excellence by the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
A Trinity River Vision project also received an award.
http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/news/breaking/Fort-Worth-projects-win-development-awards.html

Click on the link below to look up further development projects within Fort Worth.
http://projects.fortworthtexas.gov/FindByList.aspx

3.) The JFK Tribute located at the southeast corner of Main and 8th Streets, in downtown’s General Worth Square.
"On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy gave two speeches in Fort Worth.
The first was delivered to a crowd that had been gathering for hours in the dark, braving a cold, early morning rain. Later, inside the hotel, a formal address was delivered to the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. Both speeches were received enthusiastically and within them the President called attention to Fort Worth’s roles in national defense and aviation history."
http://www.dfwi.org/what-we-do/projects/jfk

4.) MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival

"The MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival is the third-ranked fine arts fair in America and Fort Worth's most honored event. The festival runs the length of historic Main Street, filling downtown with a juried art fair, stellar musical acts, delicious food, performance artists, kids' activities, a unique film festival, and surprises at every turn." http://www.dfwi.org/what-we-do/festivals-events

5.) Over the Edge in Downtown Fort Worth
Climbing down skyscrapers...

"Downtown Fort Worth is known for its innovative and out-of-the-box thinking, and this event is just one more example! This year more than 50 participants took a leap of faith as they rappelled 26 stories down XTO Energy's beautifully renovated 714 Main building. Learn more about their journey and find out how you can get involved next year!" http://dfwi.org/what-we-offer/events/special-events/81-Over-the-Edge-in-Downtown-Fort-Worth

6.) Non-stop events at the fort Worth Botanical Gardens
http://fwbg.org/calendar-of-events/

7.) Continuous Improvements on the miles of walking and biking trails in and around Fort Worth
http://www.trinitytrails.org/

8.) The list of FREE things to do in Fort Worth keeps growing!
http://www.fortworth.com/visitors/things-to-do/free-in-fort-worth/

The next time someone stands up and says there is not much happening or changing in Fort Worth, I will say, "Get out there in the city and open your eyes. There is always something going on in Fort Worth!"

Caravaggio pieces on display in Fort Worth.

2011-10-14T20:12:00.000-07:00

Currently at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas:

Caravaggio and His Followers in Rome
October 16, 2011 through January 8, 2012

"Trained in the realistic traditions and culture of religious reform of his native Lombardy in the north of Italy, the young Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571–1610) settled in Rome in 1592. After a few years of struggle and poverty, he attracted the attention of some of the most prominent patrons in the city, securing prestigious commissions that quickly earned him fame. Artists and connoisseurs alike were drawn to his distinctive style and the highly original way he approached his subject matter. He remained in Rome until 1606, when he was forced to flee after killing a young man in a dispute over a tennis match. It was but the most extreme manifestation of his volatile and violent personality. Moving between Naples, Malta, and Sicily, he continued to paint profoundly moving canvases until his tragic early death in 1610, at the age of 39."

More Info: http://caravaggio.kimbellart.org/

Kimbell Art Museum

3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas 76107-2792
Main: 817-332-8451
Metro: 817-654-1034
Fax: 817-877-1264

Hours

Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fridays, noon–8 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sundays, noon–5 p.m.
Closed Mondays, New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

And All That Jazz

2011-10-08T01:28:00.000-07:00

If you are into jazz and art, then you will love JazzXpressions Studio in Fort Worth. Artist, Robert L. Berry knows how to display some soulful jazz and bring it to colorful light with his artwork. Jazz Tunes and Jazz Sensations are plentiful from the Jazzmaster.

JazzXpressionstudio Fine Arts
10645 Vista Heights Blvd
Fort Worth Texas 76108
Cell: 817 480-3305
Open: Appointments Only
Open by Appointment: Call 817 480-3305

Childhood Saturday Morning Flashbacks

2011-09-28T21:17:00.000-07:00

WARNER BROS. PRESENTS
BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY
Classic Warner Bros. cartoons projected on the big screen, with their original scores performed live! This new edition includes special guests Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones and even Scooby-Doo! Don't miss these, plus old favorites like What's, Opera Doc? and The Rabbit of Seville.

TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
TM & © Hanna-Barbera.
TM & © Turner Entertainment Co.

Dates and Times

Friday, October 28, 2011 at 8:00 PM Bass Performance Hall

Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 8:00 PM Bass Performance Hall

Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 2:00 PM Bass Performance Hall

Featured Artists

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
George Daugherty, Conducto

Check out the Kids in Nature Project at the Fort Worth Nature Center

2011-09-23T16:43:00.000-07:00

Now that the weather has finally cooled just a bit, it is great to take the kiddos outdoors and see some of the Texas wildlife.

The Fort Worth Nature Center lists ten reasons why kids should get outdoors and understand the world around them.

Why kids need nature:
Studies show that kids who play and learn outside:

1.     Are healthier physically and mentally.
2.     Do better in school.
3.     Have higher self-esteem.
4.     Have good self-discipline.
5.     Feel more capable and confident.
6.     Are good problem-solvers.
7.     Are more cooperative with others.
8.     Are more creative.
9.     Feel connected with nature.
10.   Are tomorrow’s conservation leaders.

Otis Jones New Work

2011-08-31T13:18:00.000-07:00

OTIS JONES

NEW WORK

September 10 - October 8, 2011

Opening Reception:

Saturday, September 10, 6 - 8 pm

Holly Johnson Gallery in Dallas, Texas is pleased to announce the opening of "Otis Jones: New Work" on September 10. An opening reception for the artist will be held on Saturday evening, September 10th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The exhibition continues through Saturday, October 8th, 2011.

In this exhibition of new work Otis Jones continues his investigation of abstraction. The new paintings alternate in hue and texture, ranging from flat to polished, to pitted topography. Evident is his unique signature of staples attaching canvas and linen to thick wooden supports - reinforcing the relationship of the side to the front of the painting and exposing traditional painting materials.

In building up the surface media and alternately sanding it away, Jones foregrounds the status of his paintings as objects. For Otis Jones, minimalism operates as a place from which to begin. More importantly, it references his insistence, thematically, to produce work that blurs high and low distinctions.

The artist was born in Galveston, Texas in 1946. He received a B.F.A. from Kansas State University in Pittsburg in 1969, and a M.F.A. from the University of Oklahoma, in Norman in 1972. In 1982, he was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts-Visual Artists Fellowship Grant. He currently resides in Dallas.

His work has been in numerous exhibits since the 1970s, such as; Texas Paint Part II: Out of Abstraction, Arlington Museum of Art (2006), Pairings: Artists' selections from the Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Center for Contemporary Art (2005), Texas Vision: The Barrett Collection, The Meadows Museum at SMU (2004), New Acquisitions, Dallas Museum of Art (1990), and Focus: Otis Jones, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (1983).

Otis Jones' work is in permanent collections, including the Dallas Museum of Art, MIT List Visual Arts Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Missouri, the Tyler Museum of Art in Tyler, Texas, American Airlines in Fort Worth, Neiman-Marcus in Dallas and Plano, Compaq Corporation in Houston, and Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. His work has been featured in recent articles in such publications as The Dallas Morning News (2006), NY Arts (2006 and 2008), THE Magazine DFW (2009), D Magazine and D Home (2009).

Holly Johnson Gallery

1411 Dragon Street

Dallas, Texas 75207

214 369 0169

www.hollyjohnsongallery.com

11 am to 5 pm, Tuesday - Saturday

We will be closed from August 23 through September 6.

Art in the Valley and around Texas

2011-08-26T11:02:00.000-07:00

Valley House Gallery is pleased to present

David Collins: Clearstory

Opening Saturday, August 27, 6:00-8:30 pm

Preview at www.valleyhouse.com

Valley House Gallery presents our first solo exhibition of paintings and color monotypes by David Collins. Collins was raised in Dallas and graduated from Jesuit High School in 1984; he later received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and currently lives and works in New York City. Collins has had numerous solo exhibitions in New York, and has exhibited nationally and internationally. Awards include a Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop fellowship and two Yaddo residencies.

The title of this exhibition suggests the artist's interest in space and memory. Many of Collins' memories relate to his family's history in inventing Cold War era technology. Personal recollections of spaces such as homes, airports, construction sites, and public spaces inform his paintings. Collins is best known for his densely layered abstract paintings that reflect upon recollections of specific places and the unreliability of memory by leading the viewer through complex spaces of geometric planes and color.

The exhibition continues through September 24, 2011.

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SAVE-THE-DATE

"Houston Fine Art Fair," September 16-18, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston. Limited Patron Passes are available.

"En Plein Sight: Paintings by Lilian Garcia-Roig" opens September 17, at the Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland, Florida

"Bob Stuth-Wade: Landforms" opens September 24, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at The Grace Museum, Abilene, Texas

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DON'T MISS

"Meltdown" the Annual MAC Membership Exhibition including work by David A. Dreyer, Michael O'Keefe, and Hadar Sobol through September 3, at The McKinney Avenue Contemporary, Dallas

"Influence: Carlos Donjuan, Sedrick Huckaby, Marilyn Jolly" through September 9, at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center, Dallas

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Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden
6616 Spring Valley Road (between Preston and Hillcrest), Dallas, Texas 75254

Hours: 10 to 5, Monday through Saturday
972-239-2441
gallery@valleyhouse.com

Fun for the kiddos this week

2011-08-15T20:08:00.000-07:00

Some of the local schools have already started, but for those who are still out, there are a few things left to do.

Harvest and Grape Stomp 2011

Delaney Vineyards
August 20 @ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Quick Start Kayak Clinic

Trinity Park
August 20 @ 9 a.m. to noon

The movie UP

‘til Midnight at the Nasher

Nasher Sculpture Center
August 19 @ 6 p.m.

Looking for interesting art?

2011-07-08T09:56:00.000-07:00

TRACE EVIDENCE

Recent Work By John Adelman

July 9 - August 20, 2011

Opening Reception:

Saturday, July 9th, from 6-8pm

Holly Johnson Gallery

1411 Dragon Street

Dallas, Texas 75207

T 214 369 0169

11am to 5pm

Tuesday - Saturday

www.hollyjohnsongallery.com

Let's Dance Fort Worth !

2011-05-26T12:17:00.000-07:00

Contemporary Dance / Fort Worth 2010-2011 Season

CD/FW company member Jessica Thomas performed her solo "seenunseen" in the February Program "Close Up and Personal"
photo by Milton Adams

8th Annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern
July 8-24, 2011
at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Admission Free.

The 8th annual Modern Dance Festival at The Modern kicks off on July 8-9 with the CD/FW Dance Exchange: A Choreographers Showcase at 8 pm in the Grand Lobby. Additional events include lectures, site-specific performances, and films from the Dance On Camera festival of New York City (Dance Films Association). Admission free.

CD/FW’s 2010-2011 season is supported in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts with the National Endowment for the Arts, the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County and their Neighborhood Arts Program in collaboration with the City of Fort Worth, "Once Upon A Time...", the Bath House Cultural Center, and the Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs. CD/FW gratefully acknowledges the in-kind support of additional partners: the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, the Dance Films Association (NYC), the TCU School for Classical & Contemporary Dance, Courtyard by Marriott, and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. This program is supported in part by a 2010 Grant from the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County.

Art in the Valley House

2011-04-25T16:08:00.000-07:00

Valley House Gallery is pleased to announce

Henry Finkelstein: Recent Paintings

Artist talk this Saturday, April 30, at 6:00 p.m.

Followed by a reception until 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a Garden Party this Sunday, May 1, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

- view Henry Finkelstein’s exhibition

- see a performance piece in the garden by artists Courtney Brown and Shannon Brunskill

- listen to live music by Luke Wade (Bob Stuth-Wade’s son)

- enjoy Todd’s grilled hot dogs and lemonade in the garden

Please park on Spring Valley Road

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Henry Finkelstein’s exhibition will be included in the North Dallas Artist Studio Tour

Saturday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and
Sunday, May 1, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

More at http://www.northdallasart.com/

Blue Angels in Fort Worth are flying extreme!

2011-04-14T16:18:00.000-07:00

The Blue Angels are here this weekend and the show is free!

Air Expo 2011 takes place on Saturday and Sunday at the Fort Worth NAS Joint Reserve Base

From their website:

We welcome our community to join us in a showcase of America’s aviation during our two-day Air Power Expo starting on April 16th on board NAS Fort Worth JRB, Texas.
The Air Power Expo will kick off both Saturday and Sunday morning at 11:00 with aerial performances and flight demonstrations from the very best in the business.
To show appreciation to our neighbors in the local community, the base will open its doors to welcome the general public to join the ranks of service members and their families.
Please navigate through our site to find more information about our Air Power Expo or call our Hotline (Recorded Message) at 817-782-3094.

I can tell you personally that it is going to be good because they were flying so low over my house today that I could see their toes :) sort of...

The Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival is this weekend and the Southlake Art in the Square is going on as well. Both art shows are highly attended and filled with amazing art, food, music, guests, and kettle corn! My son will be participating this year in the Southlake festival and I can't wait to see how his work is received.

Zoo Time in Fort Worth!

2011-04-07T01:01:00.000-07:00

While the weather is still fairly nice it is a good time to take the family out to the zoo.

The Fort Worth Zoo is open 365 days a year and Wednesdays are half-price admission days! There are numerous events that the whole family can be involved with at the zoo.

Adopt an animal

The Zoo spends $850K a year feeding all of its animals. You can adopt one of the Zoo's animals to contribute to its care and feeding for one full year.

If your kids were anything like mine there was always a request to bring an animal home. My daughter even began planning to find a penguin and let it stay in her bathtub. We didn't ever get a penguin but we did let her adopt a manatee in Florida. If your kids really want to "adopt" and animal the Fort Worth Zoo will help you with the plan.

Birthday parties are welcome at the zoo and there are even overnight adventures:

Overnights

Come spend the night at the Fort Worth Zoo and choose from our exciting Overnight themes. Overnight adventures explore the Zoo on a guided evening scavenger hunt, morning tour before the Zoo opens and all-day Zoo admission the day after your Overnight. Enjoy the comfort of our climate-controlled Education Center as you participate in a craft activity, and animal presentation. A pizza dinner, evening snack and continental breakfast are also included.

All the Rage!

2011-03-09T05:48:00.000-08:00

Yes, I admit it! Cupcakes are the thing that makes me smile. It is sweet finger food that doesn't require an occasion, just an opportunity. The cupcake business has taken off and you can practically find a bakery in any city that delights the tongue with adorable swirls, twirls, or dollops of cream amidst baby cakes that crumble in the bite. Connoisseur?? Oh yeah. And happy about it too.

DFW has her share of the darling baking havens. Here are just a few!!
Sugarlush Cupcakes

Sweet Indulgence Cupcakery

Elegant Cakery

The Cupcake Cottage

Le Sara Cupcake Bar

Sprinkles Cupcakes

and Dimples Cupcakes
just to name a few!

With all the options in the DFW area for finding the best cupcakes, don't forget to make some at home with the kiddos and let them do all the decorating !

Super Bowl Parties Anyone?

2011-01-31T12:34:00.000-08:00

There are numerous events happening around the DFW Metroplex during Super Bowl week.

Balloon Glow (weather permitting) at Sundance Square Wednesday, February 02, 2011.
Gateway Parking Lot in Sundance Square

Bing National Tailgating Championship

When:	Thursday, February 03, 2011 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where:	Gateway Parking Lot in Sundance Square
What:	Bing National Tailgating Championship to Decide America's Top Tailgaters!

XLV Party!

When:

Friday, February 4, 2011 - 8:00pm

Venue:

Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas

Second night:DJ Kaskade, Passion Pit, Lance Herbstrong, Space Rockers

Ticket Prices:

$150.00 per ticket; www.xlvparty.com

Expected Attendance:

8,000-10,000

Taste of the NFL

When:

Saturday, February 5, 2011 - 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Venue:

Fort Worth Convention Center

Food and wine extravaganza featuring a top chef from each NFL city paired with a current or alumni NFL player. Tax deductible charity event to benefit hunger relief for the North Texas Food Bank.

Ticket Prices:

$500-$6,000, www.tasteofthenfl.com/tickets

Expected Attendance:

3,000

Art Bowl

Art Bowl MMXI

When:

Thursday, February 3, 2011 - 12:00pm - Saturday, February 5, 2011 - 11:00pm

Venue:

F6 Gallery

Art Bowl MMXI is an art venue featuring over 50 artists works of "sports" art. Please see our website at www.artbowl.com for more details.

Ticket Prices:

Free to public

Expected Attendance:

Thousands

These are just a few events. Enjoy!

North Texas Super Bowl Event Calendar

Sundance Square Listed Events

Arlington XLV events

Major events going on all over DFW- WEDDINGS!

2011-01-19T12:10:00.000-08:00

It is the time to begin that famous ritual of spring time marriage. As a mom working with her daughter to plan her wedding, I can say with certainty that this is a major event that occurs all over the DFW area almost everyday. If you attend every bridal and wedding event show during the course of the year, you will gain a lot of tulle knowledge. From experience, I can tell you, there is a lot of wonderful venues in the DFW area that will help make your daughter or fiance's big day come true.

Thistle Hill is available for Parties, Anniversaries, Corporate Events and Meetings. Enjoy the use of the first floor and the estate grounds.

The Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House
The first floor, terrace and grounds of this exquisite Victorian home may be reserved for corporate parties, social events and weddings.

The Alexander Mansion owners definitely had the bride in mind
when they built this Wedding Location.

The Chamonix II is 70 feet long by 31.5 feet wide. She is a beautiful yacht that was designed for group events.

There are so many venues to choose from within the area. If you are looking for a special place be sure to Bing or Google "Wedding Venues DFW".

That time of year @ DFW!

2010-11-07T23:04:00.000-08:00

Christmas Cookies my daughter made last year.

Yes! I admit it. I am a Christmas freak!! Give me a Christmas store and I am there. If the local pharmacy sets up a Christmas display in one of its aisles... I will spend time there picking up each item, looking, commenting, and in many cases buying. And I particularly like snowmen. So this time of year always stirs special delight for me.

Part of the treat of Christmas is to see a traditional show such as the Nutcracker. One year we went to the Texas Ballet Theater and saw the daughter of my husband's co-worker dance the part of Clara. It was beautiful and very affordable. The Nutcracker will run in December at the Bass Performance Hall. How fun will that be?

The Nutcracker~ Texas Ballet Theater
November 27 - December 5, 2010 at the Winspear Opera House
December 10 - 24, 2010 at Bass Performance Hall
877-828-9200

Grapevine and Halloween

2010-10-24T18:33:00.000-07:00

In 2007 CNNMoney.com rated Grapevine as one of "America's Best Places to Live." I can agree with that statement. Grapevine has some of the cutest shops. Named for the wild mustang grapes that were prevalent in the area,Grapevine is home to Grapefest. Right now Grapevine is in full bloom for Halloween on Main Street.

There is plenty to do and see. The website offers many options to choose from when visiting.

Party till the Sun Goes Down

2010-10-15T19:38:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for an event venue that floats, try the Chamonix II on Lake Lewisville at Pier 121 Marina in Dallas. Captain Mike will take you for a fun ride on his Gold Coast catamaran. Jeff and I went out with 74 other tourism ambassadors for a three hour tour of Lake Lewisville. What a blast. Half way across the lake Capt. Mike cut the motor and hoisted sail. There wasn't much wind so we didn't go too far but it was beautiful to hear the water lapping underneath the boat. Dinner was served with Blue Mesa handling the catering. So, after eating and snapping some pics, Jeff and I stretched out on some large bean bags and enjoyed the ride into the sunset.

The Chamonix II is a 2004, 70-foot Gold Coast catamaran with 2,380 square feet of party space. U.S. Coast Guard certified for 105 passengers, the Chamonix II offers a safe, spacious environment for guests of all ages to experience the joy of catamaran sailing.

Public Events:

Sunday Brunch Cruise
Sunset Dinner Cruises
Swim Parties
Holiday Events

Private Events
Wedding Packages
Private Charter Packages

"We can customize a cruise package for any occasion."

p: 214-705-3772
c: 469-879-8885
f: 888-722-2065
info@bigdcats.com

2010-10-04T23:34:00.000-07:00

Jeff and I and some of the family went to the State Fair of Texas on Saturday, October 3 and had a blast!

We, of course, were swallowed up in a sea of burnt orange and crimson after the OU and Texas game let out. We hit the midway and sampled chicken fried bacon, fried poptarts, corn on the cob, corn dogs, and
beef empanadas....way too much fair goodness!! So the juices were really flowing at this point and just for kicks we headed over to the rides to really stir the stomach up.

All in all it was a great night and well worth the drive over from Fort Worth. We were able to get money off from flyers we picked up at McDonalds and from soft drink cans. It was way too much fun!

The Fair is open till October 17th so take the trip and have a blast.

The Loft is scrumptious

2010-09-14T13:35:00.000-07:00

Went to Granbury last weekend and discovered The Loft. Yummy place with excellent..well, everything. They open at 6 pm for dinner and we were second in line. I was impressed with the original artwork on the walls and the sculpture by the front entrance.

I ordered the Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad (exquisite) and Jeff ordered the Crabcakes with Remoulade. After dinner we ordered an apple desert that was crusted with brown sugar, and a vanilla bean ice cream that was amazing. Can't wait to get back there and sample the menu further :)

After dinner, stroll around the square and pick up some great bargains on antiques.

Visit the Dallas Fairmont and View the Art

2010-09-11T10:07:00.000-07:00

Through October 9th, the Ross Akard Gallery will exhibit Shannon Niehus's work entitled Mercy. The Ross Akard Gallery is in the Fairmont Dallas.

Stop in and say hello to Bryan while you are there.

1717 North Akard
Dallas, Texas
At the corner of Ross and Akard in the at the Fairmont
214-720-5394

Yeah! I found the BBQ.

2010-08-31T16:54:00.000-07:00

My husband and I went over to the new BBQ place North of Ridgmar Mall, called Woody Creek Bar-B-Q. We got a Kiko Burger that has 1/2 lb beef, bacon, and Onion Rings on Texas Toast. We ordered a side rib (you can buy them individually and they are excellent and juicy) and 1/2 lb of brisket. The brisket was lean but moist, which I do encounter too often. The atmosphere is on par with a strip mall restaurant but we got to watch a game on the flat screen while eating. Ask for your burgers rare, though. The girl who cooked ours made sure that it was well cooked. Enough said on that!

Woody Creek Bar-B-Q
is located North of Ridgmar Mall on Alta Mere Drive.
817 737 2008

From New York to California this summer and what did I eat when I got back t o Fort Worth?

2010-08-23T11:58:00.000-07:00

Chinese Food!! Yep. I spent three weeks in New York City and 1 week in California and I began craving Chinese food when I got back in to Fort Worth. It goes to show you that not all the best food is in another state. I truly miss the beauty of CA but so grateful for the peace and quiet here in Fort Worth that I did not find in NYC. Barbecue is next on my list for DFW food items. However, I must say that the Molten Lava cake from the Chart House at Dana Point CA was amazing. Wish I could find its equal here in DFW!!

New York, where's the Bar B Que??

2010-08-05T07:37:00.000-07:00

I was in New York for three weeks this summer and, YES!, the food is amazing...but where is the bar b que?? Sorry NYC. DFW has got you beat when it comes to grilling the chicken and beef. So glad to be home where the buffalos roam :)

Mediterranean anyone?

2010-07-22T09:42:00.000-07:00

I grew up in a home where my mother seemed way ahead of the game when it came to cooking "different" food. Her recipe list included Couscous, Falafel spices, Parsley, and Liverwurst. My sisters and I craved cheeseburgers, chili-slaw dogs, pizza, and cola. You can imagine how much tension there was in the home at dinner time. Well, some of my taste buds have died, as we say jokingly around our house, and I am finding that a little bit of Mediterranean on the table is pretty good. Actually, I would have to admit that maybe my taste buds have just matured, and the foods that I thought were horrible as a kid are rather tasty.

Terra Mediterranean Grill

2973 Crockett St, Fort Worth, TX 76107

(817) 744-7485

Terra is a fun little place with a nice open air feel when the weather permits and the doors are open. Great lunch buffet and reasonably priced for the quality and quantity of food. We went with to eat there one night with my grown son and his girlfriend. I had the Greek salad which was very tasty. My husband had the Gyros which he thoroughly enjoyed, and that is from a man who has eaten at almost every gyro place in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The kiddos split hummus and kabobs. My son cleaned up his plate and his girlfriend's plate. We went to the West 7th street Terra and so afterward we walked around and enjoyed the scenery--FUN place!
Menu Peek!

A few more restaurants in the Fort Worth area that serve up Mediterranean fare:

Bistro Louise
817-922-9244
2900 South Hulen
Stonegate Commons
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
www.bistrolouise.com

Chadra Mezza
817 926 3992
1622 Park Place Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76110
chadramezza.com

Scampi's Mediterranean Catering and Bar services

817-927-1887

1057 W Magnolia Ave Fort Worth, TX 76104

scampiscafe.com

Kalamatas Mediterranean

817-882-1719

200 Main St Fort Worth, TX 76102

Love unique architecture?

2010-07-14T09:43:00.000-07:00

As I walk around admiring the buildings in the DFW Metroplex I am amazed at the beautiful architecture right here in the city of Fort Worth. There are several buildings that I am drawn to:

(According their website)
The Texas & Pacific Building
is Fort Worth's largest and most extravagant example of 1920s Zigzag Moderne architecture. The main and women's waiting rooms of this landmark building,built in 1931 were beautifully restored in 1999 and are available for party/wedding/event rental by contacting the T at 817-215-8654 or go to www.The-T.com

Bass Hall is a gem in downtown Fort Worth.

The Fort Worth Flatiron building:

(According to their website)

Designed by firm of Sanguinet and Staats,
distinguished Fort Worth Architects, of reinforced
concrete over steel frame, this renaissance revival
structure was inspired by the wedge-shaped
Flatiron Building in New York.

Fort Worth Court House

There are some really nice buildings to see and wander through on your visit to DFW. Bring your camera to get some nice shots.

Art on the Campus.

2010-07-06T15:29:00.001-07:00

Three local galleries that are listed in the 2008-2009 Fort Worth Art Dealers Association (FWADA)
Museum and Gallery Guide are Tarrant County College Northwest Campus Lakeview Gallery, The Art Galleries at TCU, which are comprised of the Fort Worth Contemporary Arts, and finally, the Moudy Gallery. All three galleries have free admission.

According to the FWADA website: “Tarrant County College Northwest Campus Lakeview Gallery features professional local, national, and international artists. Serving primarily as a teaching space, the gallery is always open to the public.”

Some of the colleges listed under the Dallas Art Dealer's Association are:

Brookhaven College Forum
Gallery and Studio Gallery

3939 Valley View Lane
Farmers Branch, Texas 75244

972.860.4101

http://www.brookhavencollege.edu/tour/gallery/forum_gallery/aspx

dnewman@dcccd.edu

Brookhaven College Forum and Studio Gallery exhibits contemporary art.

The Gallery at UTA
Fine Arts Building
The University of Texas at Arlington
502 South Cooper
Arlington, Texas 76019
metro 817.272.3110
http://www.uta.edu/gallery
bhuerta@uta.edu
Exhibitions, installations and residencies
by contemporary artists.
Mon. thru Fri., 10am - 5pm;
Sat., Noon - 5pm

H. Paxton Moore Fine Art Gallery
El Centro College
801 Main Street
1st Floor Technologies Building and Student Center
Dallas, Texas 75202-3604
214-860-2115
214-860-2143 (fax)
http://www.elcentrocollege.edu
ebrawlinson@dcccd.edu
Local, regional and national artists
working in a variety of media as well as
hosting exhibits traveling nationally.
Mon. - Wed., 10am - 4pm;
Thurs. 10am - 7pm;
Fri. 10am - 3pm

Fun@DFW

The Firebird at Bass Performance Hall

SPRING BREAK for Kids!!

Sid Richardson Museum

Saturday and Sunday Only 3.10.2012 & 3.11.2012

Ready for FUN!

Cirque du Soleil Quidam

When

Where

Looking for a summer camp for the kiddos?

Fort Worth Zoo - Summer Camps

The Guildhall at SMU Academy

YMCA Metropolitan Dallas

Dallas International School

Ailey II

Ailey II

Bass Performance Hall

Date

Dash for the Beads to benefit fido oakcliff

For those mornings when you do not want to make breakfast!

A worthy walking event

Concert for the Cure

Still time to see some beautiful Christmas lights in Fort Worth

So, what are you doing for fun this Christmas?

Feel Historic? Take a Tour!

Tree Time!

Seen Any Good Films Lately?

Say What??!! Boring??!!!

Caravaggio pieces on display in Fort Worth.

Kimbell Art Museum

Hours

And All That Jazz

Childhood Saturday Morning Flashbacks

Check out the Kids in Nature Project at the Fort Worth Nature Center

Otis Jones New Work

Art in the Valley and around Texas

Fun for the kiddos this week

Looking for interesting art?

Let's Dance Fort Worth !

Art in the Valley House

Blue Angels in Fort Worth are flying extreme!

Zoo Time in Fort Worth!

Overnights

All the Rage!

Super Bowl Parties Anyone?

Taste of the NFL

Art Bowl MMXI

Major events going on all over DFW- WEDDINGS!

That time of year @ DFW!

Grapevine and Halloween

Party till the Sun Goes Down

The Loft is scrumptious

Visit the Dallas Fairmont and View the Art

Yeah! I found the BBQ.

From New York to California this summer and what did I eat when I got back t o Fort Worth?

New York, where's the Bar B Que??

Mediterranean anyone?

Love unique architecture?

Art on the Campus.