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Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2009

D-FW listings

Art museums

Amon Carter Museum 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth. 817-738-1933. 10am-5pm Tue and Wed, Fri and Sat; 10am-8pm Thu, noon-5pm Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Tours of collection 2pm Tue-Sun. Collections "An American Collection," "An Artistic Legacy: Photographers’ Archives at the Carter," "Masterworks of American Photography," "Permanent Collection Paintings and Sculpture" and "Frederic Remington and Charles Russell." Exhibits "Masterworks of American Photography: Moments in Time"; "Circle of Friends: Portraits of Artists."; "Views and Visions: Prints of the American West, 1820-1970," opens Thu.Events "Rufino Tamayo: Tamarind Lithography Workshop," through Nov. 1. www.cartermuseum.org

Arlington Museum of Art 201 W. Main St., Arlington. 817-275-4600. 1-5pm Wed-Fri; 10am-5pm Sat; noon-5pm Sun. Closed major holidays. Admission is free. www.arlingtonmuseum.org

The Arts Gallery at Collin College Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano. 972-881-5873. 9am-8pm Mon-Thu, 9am-5pm Fri, 10am-2pm Sat. www.ccccd.edu/THEARTSgallery

Dallas Museum of Art 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas. 214-922-1200. $10, $7 senior citizens, $5 students. 11am-5pm Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun; 11am-9pm Thu. General art museum with emphasis on pre-Columbian, African and decorative arts. Collection "The Arts of Africa, Asia and the Pacific" Exhibits "American Art: 1950s-1970s," "Materials & Meanings," "Private Universes," "All the World’s a Stage: Celebrating Performance in the Visual Arts," "The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs," opens Sun., and "Gustav Stickley and the American Arts and Crafts Movement," through May 2011.

Films Daily Matinee Performances on Film, 2pm Tue-Fri, the Stage – Tuesdays: Isadora Duncan Masterworks: 1905-1923; Wednesdays: Dances of India; Thursdays: Romare Bearden: Visual Jazz; Fridays: The Blues: Feel Like Going Home. Late Friday Nights Film, West Side Story, 7:30pm Fri. in the Horchow Auditorium; Family Film, I Can Fly, Part I: Kids and Creativity, 2 pm Sat.-Sun., C3 Theater. .

Events "Live Jazz in the Atrium," 6-8pm Thursday, free: Ms. Glennda Hill & Friends;Third Thursdays, "DIY@DMA", 6:30pm, free. Dr. Frank Dufour from the University of Texas at Dallas will explore self portraits through sound design.; "Sketching in the Galleries," 7-8:30pm, meet at Visitor Services Desk. During Sept.: Brad Ford Smith. Lectures & Talks Gallery Talks & Tours, new time 12:15pm Wed. This week: "The World of Theater: Dancing Gods, Spirit Masks, and Pop Musicians," with Anne Bromberg, The Cecil and Ida Green curator of ancient and Asian art, DMA; "The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs: The Making of a Book and Exhibition," Fri., Horchow Auditorium; "See Creatively," C3 Theater, Third Thursdays, 7:30pm, free; www.dm-art.org

Fort Worth Contemporary Arts 2900 W. Berry St., Fort Worth, 817-257-2588. 1-6pm Thu-Sun. Free admission. Moudy Gallery closed for the summer. Exhibit "Avish Khebrehzadeh: Solace, So Old, So New," through Oct.; 27th annual "Art in the Metroplex Exhibition 2009" through Tue.Sept. 29; "Preservation Is the Art of the City"; "Focus Galleries: Re-Bounded with Susan Harrington." www.theartgalleries.tcu.edu

Kimbell Art Museum 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth. 817-332-8451. Free; admission for special exhibitions. Advance tickets available through Ticketmaster at 817-467-2787. 10am-5pm Tue-Thu and Sat; noon-8pm Fri; noon-5pm Sun (extended hours until 8pm Tuesdays). Collection Art from numerous cultures spanning more than 4,000 years, including renowned European paintings and Asian sculptures. Exhibits "Selections From the Permanent Collection"; "Butchers, Dragons, Gods & Skeletons: An Exhibition of Film Installation" by Philip Haas, inspired by works in the collection. Events "Laughter in the Gallery: Cartoons About Museums," 12:30pm Wed. Film Film Festival Philip Haas: Documentaries With Artists Fri.-Sun. www.kimbellart.org

Milan Gallery 505 Houston St., Fort Worth. 817-338-4278. Open seven days a week: 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, 11am-9pm Fri, noon-10pm Sat, 1-5pm Sun, or by appointment. Celebrating 30 years in Fort Worth, in Sundance Square. Collection Featuring more than 20 national and international artists, from impressionism to realism; bronze, wood and glass sculptures. Now showing: a collection of celebrity shoes from Michael Jackson, Mel Gibson, Marilyn Monroe, Sharon Stone and many more Hollywood celebrities. Events Live music and painters on location 7-10pm each Sat night; www.milangallery.com

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth. 817-738-9215. $10, $4 students and senior citizens, free 12 and younger. Free every Wed & first Sun. 10am-5pm Tue-Sat; 11am-5pm Sun. Closed Mon and holidays. Exhibits "William Kentridge: Five Themes." Lecture: "Tuesday Evenings at the Modern," Amy Blakemore, 7pm Tue, free.; FilmIt Might Get Loud Fri-Sun. www.themodern.org

Nasher Sculpture Center 2001 Flora St., Dallas. 214-242-5100. $10, $7 senior citizens, $5 students. 11am-5pm Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun; 11am-9pm Thu. This indoor/outdoor museum is the only such collection in North Texas devoted exclusively to sculpture. Collection Raymond and Patty Nasher collection, from ancient Latin America to American modernist works. www.nashersculpturecenter.org

Sid Richardson Museum 309 Main St., Fort Worth. 817-332-6554. Free. 9am-5pm Mon-Thu; 9am-8pm Fri-Sat; noon-5pm Sun. The newly remodeled museum features Old West paintings, mostly works of Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org

Tarrant County College Southeast Campus, 1500 Houston St., Fort Worth, 817-515-8223. 10am-5pm Mon-Sat. Exhibits "Afternoon Thunder: A Weekend of Racing" 30-photo exhibit, first floor Art Corridor III, through Sept. 24. Behind-the-scenes photos at Texas Motor Speedway, a short track in Memphis, and a road course in Watkins Glen, N.Y.; "Encaustic Methods and Techniques" presented by the local artists group TexasWAX/Dallas, is on display through Oct. 8, second floor Art Corridor II at the main building, 2100 Southeast Pkwy; Fort Worth Weavers Guild will host "The Loom’s Bounty: Celebrating Natural Fibers," through Sept. 28. 817-515-3725, www.tccd.edu.

University of North Texas Art Gallery Art Building, Mulberry at Welch streets, Denton. 940-565-4005. Tues & Wed, 12 noon - 8 pm; Thur - Sat, 12 noon - 5 p.m. Exhibits "Presence: René Francisco, Florencia Levy and Teresa Rafidi," through Sept. 26. www.gallery.unt.edu

Theater

Artisan Center Theater 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst. 817-284-1200. Main stage: The Mikado continues through Oct. 10; Playhouse: Seussical Jr. opens Sat. www.artisanct.com

Casa Mañana Theatre 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth. 817-332-2272. Five Guys Named Moe opens in Oct.; and "Children’s Playhouse" The Jungle Book opens Sept. 25. www.casamanana.org

Circle Theatre 230 W. Fourth St., Fort Worth. 817-877-3040. Picasso at the Lapin Agile opens Sept. 24. www.circletheatre.com

Dallas Children’s Theater 5938 Skillman St., Dallas. 214-740-0051. 26th season begins Fri. with Junie B. Jones & A Little Monkey Business. Upcoming Event "Cabaret Gala 2009," starring Maude Maggart, Sat., the Venetian Room, Dallas Fairmont Hotel. 214-978-0110. www.dct.org

Dallas Theater Center 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas. 214-522-8499. Fall season at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the Dallas Center for Performing Arts begins with A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Oct. www.dallastheatercenter.org

Don Smith Performing Arts Center 1501 Harlin Drive, Cleburne. 817-645-9255. Fall weekend production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream through Sept. 27 at Carnegie Theater at the Layland Museum, 201 N. Caddo St., Cleburne, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2:30pm Sun;

www.carnegieplayers.com

The Eisemann Center 2351 Performance Dr., Richardson. 972-744-4650. Menopause, The Musical, through Sept. 27.; www.eisemanncenter.com

Granbury Opera House 116 S. Houston, Granbury, 800-547-4697. The Odd Couple (female version) opens Sept. 24 for two weeks.www.granburyoperahouse.net

Hip Pocket Theatre 1950 Silver Creek Road, Fort Worth. 817-246-9775. White Elephant by Lake Simons and John Dyer opens Thu. www.hippocket.org .

Jubilee Theatre 506 Main St., Fort Worth. 817-338-4411. The Dance on Widow’s Row opens in Oct. www.jubileetheatre.org

www.martice.com

Music Hall at Fair Park 909 First Ave., Dallas. 214-217-1536. Mary Poppins opens Sept. 24. 214-691-7200. www.dallassummermusicals.org

OnStage in Bedford 2819 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford, 817-354-6444. $15; discounts for seniors, students. Running in the Red opens in Oct. www.onstageinbedford.com

Runway Theatre 215 N. Dooley St., Grapevine, 817-488-4842. Southern Hospitality opens Sept. 25. www.runwaytheatre.com

Sanders Theatre of the Fort Worth Community Arts Centre 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth. 817-738-1938. Three Days of Rain ends Sun.with performances at 8pm Thu-Sat and 2pm Sun. www.stolenshakespeareguild.com, www.fwcac.com

Scott Theatre 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth. 817-737-5437. Menopause, The Musical opens in Oct. www.fwcac.com

Stage West 821 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth. 817-784-9378. The Skin of Our Teeth runs Thu–Sun through Oct. 4. www.stagewest.org

Theatre Arlington 305 W. Main St., Arlington, 817-275-7661. Big River opens Fri. PRESS. www.theatrearlington.org

Theater of the Bath House Cultural Center 521 E. Lawther Dr., Dallas, 972-281-1200. Echo Theatre will present Mauritius through Sept. 26 with Thur, Fri, Sat performances 8pm. www.bathhousecultural.com

Theatre Off the Square 114 N. Denton Road, Weatherford. The Rainmaker through Sun. www.weatherfordtots.org

Uptown Theater 120 E. Main St., Grand Prairie. 972-237-UPTN (8786). Fall show: Godspell opens Oct. 1. www.uptowntheatergp.com

Dinner Theater/Variety Shows

Keith & Margo’s Ultimate Mystery Adventure Old Mill Inn, 3611 Grand Ave. in Fair Park, Dallas, 972-263-5178. $67 (per person, inclusive), 7:30pm-10:30pm show ends Sat. Admission includes the show, hors d’oeuvres reception, three-course dinner. Audience participates in show. www.murdermysterytexas.com/oldmill.html

Lone Star Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Riverwalk Cafe in the Gaylord Texan Resort, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine. $55. 817-778-2215. Interactive show with buffet. 8pm every Fri and Sat; seating begins an hour before curtain. Fallen Angel. www.lonestarmurdermysteries.com

Animals & nature

Bob Jones Nature Center 335 E. Bob Jones Road, Southlake. Free. 817-491-6333. Nature Center building open 9am-5pm Tue-Sat, preserve gate open 7am-8pm. www.bjnc.org

"Composting for Dummies or Let It Rot" workshops, 9-11 a.m. Sept. 26. No charge, but reservations are recommended. 817-939-1110 or e-mail bjnc@ci.southlake.tx.us

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. 214-515-6500. $9.50 adults; $8 seniors 65+; $6 ages 3-12; members and children ages 2 and under are free; $5 parking. 9am-5pm daily. 66 acres of flowers and gardens, mist garden, toad fountain, Martha Brooks Camellia Garden and more. www.dallasarboretum.org

"Tour de Fleurs Walk in the Garden" 10K/20K, Sat. Register online at www.tourdesfleurs.com.

"Cool Thursdays" Modern Pop classics series, 7:30-9:30pm: Pack a picnic for a concert on the Martin Rutchik concert stage and lawn, overlooking White Rock Lake. Thu. with Hunter Sullivan — Fans of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett will go back in time with Hunter Sullivan’s show-tune covers and originals, while new audiences are bound to make new memories listening to his jazzy style. Hunter Sullivan will perform favorites including: Fly Me to the Moon, The Way You Look Tonight, as well as classic hits by other bands. "Swing" by for classy loungelike experience.

The Dallas World Aquarium 1801 N. Griffin St., Dallas. 214-720-2224. $18.95; $14.95 seniors; $10.95 ages 3-12, Free ages under 3. 10am-5pm daily. Features saltwater tanks; a 200-foot "Wilds of Borneo" entrance ramp lined with plants and animals representative of this region of the world; "The Cape of Good Hope Exhibit" with black-footed penguins; South African plains exhibit; "Rainforest: Orinoco — Secrets of the River" with piranhas, an anaconda, jaguars, monkeys; an outdoor South Africa exhibit and seasonal Madagascar display; and the new "Mundo Maya" wing, with sharks and other animals. www.dwazoo.com.

The Dallas Zoo 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas. $10; $7 seniors 65 and older; $7 ages 3-11; Free ages 2 and under; $5 parking. 214-670-5656. 9am-5pm daily. Exhibits "Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo" with "Nature Exchange" and "Discovery House," "Wilds of Africa," "Gorilla Conservation Research Center," "Kimberly-Clark Chimpanzee Forest," "ExxonMobil Endangered Tiger Habitat," "Tamarin Treetops," "Otter Outpost" and "Stingray Bay." New Zoo Ranger Tour device $6.95 rental for 1-4 guests plus paid park admission. www.dallaszoo.com/events. www.dallaszoo.org

Fort Woof Dog Park Gateway Park, northeast corner of Interstate 30 and Beach Street, Fort Worth. 5am-11:30pm daily (closed for maintenance first and third Mondays). Fort Worth’s first public, fenced off-leash dog park features more than 3 acres for large dogs and a 1.6-acre area for dogs that weigh less than 40 pounds. www.fortworthdogpark.org

"Fort Woof Greyhound Roundup," 7-9am every Sat and Sun, a group of about 10-15 greyhounds and their owners meet. Everyone is welcome, even if you do not have a greyhound.

"Fort Woof After Dark" begins at 7pm every Thursday.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth. 817-871-7686. Free for general garden touring. Garden Center: 8am-10pm Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm Sat; 1-5pm Sun. Conservatory: 10am-4pm Mon-Sat; 1-4pm Sun. $1; 50 cents ages 4-12. Japanese Garden: 10am-5pm daily, $3 Mon-Fri; $3.50 Sat-Sun and holidays, $2 ages 4-12. www.fwbg.org

Sat. Iris and Daylily Society Sale 9am-5pm.

Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth. $4, $3 for ages 65 and older, $2 for ages 3-17. 817-237-1111. Nature center open 8am-7pm Mon-Fri, 7am-7pm Sat-Sun. Visitor center open 9:30am-4:30pm Mon-Sat; noon-4:30pm Sun. www.fwnaturecenter.org

"Natural Guard," every Thu and Sat, 9am-noon: Assist refuge staff in trail maintenance, brush clearing, bridge building and more; free.

"Naturalist-led Nature Hikes," every Sat, 10am-noon: Leisurely hike on the trails features wildflowers, insects, birds and other animals. Members free; $5 nonmembers with paid admission.

Fort Worth Zoo 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth. 817-759-7555. $12; $8 Children ages 3-12; $7 Seniors ages 65+; Free toddlers ages 2 and under. $5 parking. Half-price admission Wed. Hours: 10am-5pm weekdays, extended weekend hours 10am-6pm. Regular features include "Meerkat Mounds," "Raptor Canyon," "Cheetahs," "African Savannah," "Flamingo Bay," "Komodo Dragon," "World of Primates" with apes in natural habitats, "Asian Falls" with Malayan Tigers and sun bears, "Australian Outback/Great Barrier Reef" and "Texas Wild!," an 8-acre look at the flora and fauna of the Lone Star State. "Parrot Paradise" is a free-flight interactive aviary with parakeets. The zoo also has hands-on activities, galleries and more. Attractions include the Country Carousel, Lone Star Mining Co. Movie House, Texas Wild! petting corral, Tasmanian Tower, Yellow Rose Express train and Safari Depot, and Weather Theater. The T and Fort Worth Zoo will continue the Safari Shuttle Zoo Trolley’s summer Saturday service from the downtown Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) to the Fort Worth Zoo, through Oct. 31. www.fortworthzoo.org

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center South on U.S. 67, 50 miles southwest of Fort Worth, near Glen Rose. March-Oct: $18.95, $14.95 age 62 and older, $12.95 ages 3-11. $2 less on weekdays. Half-price Wed. 254-897-2960. 8:30am-5:30pm.Mar-Oct. Tours available. Organization dedicated to the conservation of endangered species, with more than 1,000 animals on a nine-mile scenic drive, plus children’s zoo and more. www.fossilrim.org

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary One Nature Place, (on Farm Road 1378, just east of Texas 5 South), McKinney. $5, $3 ages 3-12 and senior citizens. 972-562-5566. 9am-5pm Tue-Sat; 1-5pm Sun. A 289-acre outdoor preserve with nature museum. Tours available. Event Permanent attractions include "The Living Lab" and "Venomous Snakes of Texas." www.heardmuseum.org

River Legacy Living Science Center 703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. 817-860-6752. Park hours: 5am-10pm daily. Living Science Center: 9am-5pm Tue-Sat. 1,200-acre park with nature trails, meadow, picnic pavilions and paved trails. Interactive exhibit hall, terrariums, aquariums , nature trails and outdoor education programs. www.riverlegacy.org

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