Dallas / Fort Worth: Attractions

 – Grammy-Award winning jazz/pop vocal group The Manhattan Transfer is bringing their vocal prowess to the Allen Event Center on Friday, September 24 at 8 P.M.

Tickets are on sale to the public now. CLICK HERE to order now! The Manhattan Transfer is Cheryl Bentyne, vocals; Tim Hauser, vocals; Alan Paul, vocals and Janis Siegel, vocals. The Transfer will perform with their quartet featuring keyboardist and music director Yaron Gershovsky, bassist Gary Wicks, drummer Steve Hass and guitar Adam Hawley. T

he group remains a major staple both within the jazz community and the mainstream music community, as they continue to enlighten listeners by bringing different genres of music to the forefront of the jazz.

701 Angel Parkway (Malone Drive and Angel Parkway) Allen, Texas 75002

 214.509.4700 www.allenparks.org

Children will enjoy a visit to largest handicap accessible playground and spray ground in the state of Texas. Spanning across an acre, the playground features a series of brightly colored play stations and activities. The spray ground offers a fun way to cool off during warmer months of April through October. Be sure to reference the playground/sprayground rules and hours.

 Other amenities at Celebration Park include covered pavilions, picnic tables, barbecue grills, baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, and a hike and bike trail. Visitors are welcome to use any of our park pavilions on a first come, first served-basis; however, pavilions can be reserved for exclusive use for a rental fee. For details, see the Parks and Recreation facility rental information or call 214.509.4714.

201 E. St. Mary

 Allen, Texas 75013 214.509.4760 www.allenparks.org

Extreme sports enthusiasts will want to experience The Edge Skate Park. Designed and built by Site Design Group from Tempe, AZ, one of the premier skate park design companies in the United States, the skate park features 37,915 sq. ft of concrete making it the largest in the state of Texas.

 Elements Include: street fixtures including stairs with handrails to "ollie on to", boxes, rails, ledges, a "picnic table" (not for picnicking), wide variety of bowls and transitions ranging from 6' - 9 ½' deep, steel coping throughout for grinding and a large amount of bank slope areas for beginners to practice on.

Other features of the park include roller-hockey rinks and a BMX track. The Edge is a lighted facility complete with restrooms, water fountains, and a park visitor's center.

Located at the Allen Event Center within The Village at Allen

200 E. Stacy Road Allen, Texas 75002 972.678.4646 allencommunityicerink.com

Take a spin on the ice during open skate times at one of Allen’s newest recreation facilities. The Community Ice Rink features a full-sized state-of-the-art ice surface, spectator bleachers, and party rooms. Locker rooms, an equipment shop and meeting rooms complete the facility.

The Community Ice Rink offers recreational and competitive hockey and figure skating programs, summer camps, skating shows and competitions, and league hockey tournaments. The facility can service a variety of group functions such as birthday parties, field trips, group recreational programs and more.

– Grammy-Award winning jazz/pop vocal group The Manhattan Transfer is bringing their vocal prowess to the Allen Event Center on Friday, September 24 at 8 P.M.

Tickets are on sale to the public now. CLICK HERE to order now! The Manhattan Transfer is Cheryl Bentyne, vocals; Tim Hauser, vocals; Alan Paul, vocals and Janis Siegel, vocals.

The Transfer will perform with their quartet featuring keyboardist and music director Yaron Gershovsky, bassist Gary Wicks, drummer Steve Hass and guitar Adam Hawley. The group remains a major staple both within the jazz community and the mainstream music community, as they continue to enlighten listeners by bringing different genres of music to the forefront of the jazz.

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BLUESFEST (BEDFORD BLUES & BBQ FESTIVAL)

September 4th and 5th, 2010

On the grounds adjacent to Texas Health Hospital at Highways 121 and 183 in Bedford Contact: Wendy Hartnett, City of Bedford, 817-952- 2128

National & Regional Blues artists, a BBQ cook-off sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society, artists, food vendors, 2 stages, reserved seating available or bring lawn chairs/ blankets. Check www.ci.bedford.tx.us for further details in the Summer.

Whether you like Rock & Roll, Jazz, Motown, Oldies or Rhythm & Blues "Twilight Thursdays" has a concert for you, thanks to a free eclectic concert series staged by the City of Bedford.

The Twilight Thursdays series begins at 7:00 p.m. each Thursday at the Old Bedford School's south Lawn. All of the Events are general admission, and no reservations or tickets are required. This free concert series is sponsored by the Bedford Hotel Association.

September 9  Emerald City      High Energy Variety

 September 16  Fingerprints        Jazz/Soul

September 23    Tin Roof Tango     World Roots Music

The City of Bedford would like to invite you and your family to the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration at the Old Bedford School. There will be singing, stories, refreshments, a visit from Ol' Saint Nick and much more! Pictures will be available for purchase of $5. Santa will arrive at 6:00 p.m. with the lighting following. For more information, please call the Boys Ranch Activity Center at 817-952-2323.

Parking will be available at City Hall, 2000 Forest Ridge and the Bedford Library, 1805 L. Don Dodson. A hay ride will be available to take you to the Old Bedford School. Only handicapped parking will be available at the Old Bedford School.

Located in Fort Worth, TX, the BEP's Western Currency Facility Tour and Visitor Center is a great place to learn all about U.S. paper currency. You can actually see billions of dollars being printed as you walk along an enclosed elevated walkway suspended over the production floor! Before or after your free 45-minute tour, enjoy two floors of interactive exhibits and displays showcasing the history of currency and the intricacies of the printing process. The tour experience also includes a high-definition theater film, the Moneyfactory Gift Shop, and a vending and rest area.

Tour and Visitor Center is closed on weekends, Federal holidays, and the week between Christmas and New Years Day.

Walk-up visitors are welcome on a first come, first served basis. All visitors should allow 30 minutes to clear through security. Please allow 45-50 minutes for your quarter-mile long tour on the elevated walkway.

Visitors unable to make a tour time, may view the film, enjoy the exhibits and displays, or visit our retail sales area.

Non-Peak Season Hours August - May During the months of August through May, the Tour and Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with group and general public tours being conducted every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Peak Season June - July In the months of June and July only, the Tour and Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with group and general public tours being conducted every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 Groups Groups of 10 or more must schedule in advance by calling (817) 231-4000 local or toll-free at (866) 865-1194. Groups are limited to seventy-five (75) visitors per tour.

An evening benefiting Dallas Heritage Village Event Information Event Type: Featured Event Sunday, September 19, 2010 Event Hours: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tickets: Adults $50.00

Lone Star History Day: Family Stories A Special Day for Home School Students 

Featured Event Friday, October 08, 2010

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. File

Tickets: Adults $5.00 Children 4-12 $5.00 Seniors $5.00

September 28 - October 17

Music Hall at Fair Park

The aquarium features more than 85,000 gallons (321,800 l) of saltwater with marine life from around the world. Walk through the 22,000-gallon (83,280 l) tunnel to experience a panoramic view of reef life.

 Many animals found at the top of the food chain can be seen in the Predators exhibit. Ten 2,000-gallon (7,571 l) displays present marine life from around the world - Palau, Southern Australia, Lord Howe Island, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Bahamas, British Columbia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Japan.

Representing the waters of four continents, three oceans and various seas, the aquarium gives a glimpse of the underwater world. four continents, three oceans and various seas, the aquarium gives a glimpse of the underwater world.

Mundo Maya is an eight-story, immersion exhibit that takes visitors from the waters of the Yucatan's gulf coast to the highland rainforests. This great culture believed that nature did not need to be conquered or subdued.

 Many plants and animals were given important roles in their daily lives. The land of the ancient Maya included the countries of modern day Belize and Guatemala, the western parts of Honduras and El Salvador, and five Mexican states (Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Tabasco, Campeche and Chiapas).

Birds in the Mundo Maya exhibit range in size from numerous species of tiny hummingbirds to majestic storks and formidable eagles.

The entrance ramp to The Dallas World Aquarium is lined with interesting plants and animals indigenous to Borneo. The undercover, 200-foot long pathway, winds by habitats of birds, reptiles, mammals and fish.

 The critically endangered, white Bali mynahs have successfully reproduced in their exhibit. The noisy, Rhinoceros hornbill is easily identified by its colorful, gaudy bill and protuberant casque. The white Moluccan cockatoo shares its home with the Argus pheasant.

In the water under the pathway bridge are several species of freshwater fish, such as the Asian arowana and the Archer fish. The Pangasius catfish is considered endangered by USFWS. A pair of Matschie’s tree kangaroos often share their habitat with a young joey. Although part of the South African outdoor, second-level habitat, the purplish-black Lady Ross’s turaco can be seen at the entrance. Once inside, visitors can enjoy an outdoor exhibit shared by Fairy or Little blue penguins. These small penguins are from Australia as part of a breeding program in conjunction with the Melbourne Zoo.

Located at the southern tip of the African continent is a diverse and fascinating region. South Africa contains nine natural biomes, ranging from desert in the west to evergreen forest in the east. Dominated by a central plateau, the region has no navigable rivers.

The outdoor Cape of Good Hope exhibit is home to a colony of Black-footed penguins. The 30,000-gallon display is surrounded with an array of native aloe and cactus-like plants. Also enjoying the outdoor habitat are Eastern yellow hornbills and Rock hyraxes. Although they resemble rodents, hyraxes are related to manatees.

The South Africa outdoor, lagoon-like exhibit represents both plants and animals from this area.

DART, DCTA and The T Want to Hear Your Story

Working together to promote the benefits of public transportation, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) want customers to share their stories on how they stopped talking out of their tailpipes and started using public transportation.

The North Texas transportation agencies are asking commuters to submit short videos or written stories through the end of July online at www.StopTalkingOutOfYourTailpipe.com.

 Entries should explain how and why participants started using public transportation or, how and why participants got their employers to help pay for their rides. Employers either purchase the passes for their employees or provide a subsidy so employees can purchase the passes at a discount.

 Each agency will review the submissions and post qualified entries to its website and Facebook page. Winners will be selected by each agency's staff and receive prizes such as luxury hotel stays at the Worthington in Fort Worth and dinner at Vidalia's, or the Hotel Palomar Dallas and dinner at Central 214, and regional transit passes. DCTA and The T Want to Hear Your Story

28 miles, 20 stations

DART sets date for Green Line completion

 December 6, 2010 is the date for completion of the final sections of the Green Line light rail project. Two sections, from MLK, Jr. Station near Fair Park south to Buckner Station in Pleasant Grove and from Victory Station northwest to North Carrollton, will open completing the 20 station, 28 mile, $1.8 billion project.

The first part of the Green Line, from Pearl Station to MLK, Jr., along with daily service to Victory Station, opened September 14, 2009. Work began on the Green Line in fall 2006, following the receipt of a $700 million Full Funding Grant Agreement from the Federal Transit Administration. At its peak, construction of the Green Line, the longest light rail project under construction in North America, produced more than 2,200 construction jobs.

New destinations on track

The section from Fair Park to Pleasant Grove includes four stations: Hatcher, Lawnview, Lake June and Buckner. A featured stop will be the 6,000 acre Great Trinity Forest near Lawnview Station. The largest urban hardwood forest in the United States is also home to the Trinity River Audubon Center, which has nature trails and hands-on exhibits.

Located in historic 1896 Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square

West Hickory -- Denton, TX 76201 940-349-2850 (ph) -- 940-349-2851 (fax)

 Hours Monday- Friday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Closed Holidays and Holiday Weekends Handicapped Accessible

Free Admission except for Scheduled Group Tours Scheduled Group Tours - $1 per person Donation includes admission to all three Denton County Museums Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum Bayless-Selby House Museum Denton County African American Museum

Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza Hot rods, classic and custom cars lining the square, antique appraisals and dealers, juried art show and strolling entertainment. Location: Downtown Square Website: www.dentonmainstreet.com

Sat, September 11, 10am – 4pm

Historic Downtown Denton Square, 110 W. Hickory Street

21st Annual Holiday Lighting Festival of Denton The festivities start at 5:45 p.m. on the Courthouse Square. Event include: Lighting of Christmas Tree on Historic Courthouse Lawn, Visits with Santa, a children's arts and crafts area, and live music featuring Brave Combo. Location: Downtown Square, 110 W Hickory Website: www.DentonHolidayLighting.com

10 AM - 9:00 PM

Boy Scouts of America

 State Fair of Texas

 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd. Dallas, TX 75210

214-665-1303     E-mail Contact: Claire Taylor, Claire.taylor@fleishman.com

Ropes Course. Go! Dome. Traveling Museum.

The Boy Scouts of America is touring the country to give people an exciting, hands-on view of the organization’s 100 year history as well as the positive difference Scouting has made in the lives of millions of youth. Rolling into Dallas, Adventure Base 100 will unfold into a 10,000-square-foot campus of immersive Scout-related experiences: a ropes course, hands-on exhibits, digital interactives, a multi-sensory IMAX-like Go Dome, a stage, and much, much more!

Be sure to stop by the Texas State Fair, from 10 a.m.to 9 p.m. on Oct. 15-17. Thank you!!!

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge 

 01/02/2010 thru 12/25/2010

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge 817-237-1111 Naturalist-led nature hikes. Every Saturday 10am - Noon http://www.fwnaturecenter.org

Happening Saturdays and Sundays

Summer Gunfight Shows with The Legends of Texas start Memorial Day weekend and run through Labor Day weekend.

Come see this FREE, family friendly show every Saturday and Sunday inside Stockyards Station. Show times are 11:45 am and 4:15pm -- right after the Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drives!

Concerts, Events and Live Entertainment

 www.pizzahutpark.com

www.drpepperarena.com

www.lochranns.com

The new Dr Pepper Arena is now open and the state of the art facility will host a wide array of events such as concerts, family shows and sporting events right here in Frisco. Pizza Hut Park hosts large scale concerts like Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney and more.

Friday, October 08, 2010 - Saturday, October 09, 2010

Location: Dr Pepper Arena

Phone: (972) 292-5614 URL: http://www.lonestarstories.org

More than 8,000 attendees come from Texas and neighboring states for two days and nights of family fun featuring award-winning storytellers, concerts, puppet shows, folk arts and crafts, and more stories ever told in one setting leaving listeners sp

Saturday, October 23, 2010 - Sunday, October 24, 2010

Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

 Location: Pizza Hut Park Phone: (972) 668-5180 URL: http://www.friscoarts.org

Frisco's non-profit champion for the arts, creates the Frisco Art Festival presented by Newman Village. This three day event celebrates the visual, musical, and performing arts. This festival will feature Visual artist from around the country, community and regional entertainment, and plenty of great food.

Christmas in the Square

 Date: Friday, November 26, 2010 - Sunday, January 03, 2010

 Location: Frisco Square Phone: (469) 633-1721 URL: http://friscosquare.com/christmasinthesquare2

Christmas in the Square is a one-of-a-kind holiday extravaganza that gets bigger and better every year! This signature event features one of the largest choreographed holiday light shows in Texas, Santa Claus, holiday-themed outdoor movies, carriage rides, model trains on display, real snow, and other family-friendly activities each weekend.

Date: Friday, January 14, 2011 - Sunday, January 16, 2011

Location: Various Locations in Frisco Phone: 877-463-7472 URL: http://www.taaf.com

 The Winter Games of Texas is a sports festival created for Texas amateur athletes. Patterned after the Olympic Games and the US Olympic Sports Festivals, the Winter Games of Texas provides a forum for competition among Texas' Olympic hopefuls and recreational activities. Fourteen sports are featured each year and include a Celebration of Athletes at the Frisco Athletic Center. Special 5th Year Anniversay plans for the Celebration of Athletes will be announced soon!

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

Where: Texas Star Theater in the Riverwalk Café

 When: Every Friday and Saturday evening Seating begins at 7:00 p.m. Show begins at 8:00 p.m.

Included in the ticket price for the show are an all-you-can-eat dinner at the market-style eatery, self-parking at the resort, tax and gratuity. This popular show often sells out, so reservations are strongly recommended.

Fridays May 28 - September 3

Over Lake Grapevine 9:30 p.m.

 For 15 consecutive weeks this summer, the skies overlooking Grapevine will be filled with a glowing array of colors as the city presents a firework spectacular every Friday night starting Memorial Day weekend. Ideal viewing spots are available at the rooftop of the Gaylord Texan’s parking garage and along the shores of Lake Grapevine.

Gazebo Area, 325 S. Main St.

Thursday – Saturday Through October 30 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Locally grown and other Texas produce for sale: cantaloupe, squash, vidalia sweet onions, green beans, baby new potatoes, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, local honey, peppers, watermelon, shelled peas and beans, bing cherries, peaches, nectarines, and vine ripe tomatoes. For more information and to view the specialty items,

Toy Story

Super Times - Super Wines 

Free Admission  All day Thursday and 10AM - 5PM on friday

Irving Arts Center

 ONGOING – SCULPTURE GARDEN EXHIBITS The Irving Arts Center’s Sculpture Garden features two monumental sculptures by American artist Reuben Nakian. The Rape of Lucrece and Goddess of the Golden Thighs are on long-term loan from the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C. Other sculpture includes temporary exhibitions by Eliseo Garcia, Larry Tobolowsky and Larry Whiteley; permanent installations by James Surls, Jesús Moroles and Michael Manjarris; the monumental mosaic Irving Centennial Mural created by artist Francisco Mendoza with Irving youths; and the recently donated sculpture ’03 Politicized Democracy by John Brough Miller

Within the Emperor’s Garden: The Ten Thousand Springs Pavilion

Irving Tuesday, 06/30/2009 thru Wednesday, 06/30/2010

Where: Irving Arts Center

 Phone: (972) 252-7558

Stunning exhibition celebrates the traditional art of Chinese red sandalwood carving and is highlighted by a nine foot tall model of the Ten Thousand Springs. One fifth the size of the original pavilion – found within the Imperial Garden in the Forbidden City in Beijing – the model was constructed from 3,000 hand-carved pieces using a mortise-and-tenon joinery (no nails). The exhibition also features photographs and text panels, in English and Chinese, with information about the Imperial Garden and the Forbidden City. On loan from the Smithsonian Institution. http://www.irvingartscenter.com

Michelangelo’s first known painting, The Torment of Saint Anthony, is now on view among the permanent collection of the Kimbell Art Museum. The Kimbell Art Museum acquired the painting in May 2009. Described by Michelangelo's earliest biographers, this remarkably fresh and 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 egg tempera and oil on a wooden panel and is one of only four known easel paintings generally believed to come from his hand. The others are the Doni Tondo in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery and two unfinished paintings, The Manchester Madonna and The Entombment, both housed in the National Gallery, London.

The Kimbell's new acquisition is the first painting by Michelangelo to enter an American collection.

An  oil sketch of Venice by the 19th-century British artist Richard Parkes Bonington was acquired by the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Eric M. Lee, its director, announced this week.

Oil sketches by Bonington are rare and only a handful of American museums have any. “Even though he is not very well known, he was one of the towering figures of 19th-century landscape painting,” Mr. Lee said. He explained that works by Bonington, whom he described as “a quintessential romantic artist,” were hard to come by because the artist died when he was only 25.

The Kimbell work is a quick plein air scene of what the artist saw one day in 1826 along the Grand Canal.

The painting will go on view on Friday, next to two other views of Venice, one by Canaletto and another by Guardi.

3/6/2010 through 10/30/2010

 Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Historic Downtown McKinney Farmers Market is there for you each Saturday with fresh local produce, meat, dairy and more! Come on down and enjoy breakfast, lunch, kids` activities and entertainment.

7:30 PM (dusk)

Free to the Public

PLANET 51   Sept 3 Aviator Park                       Sept 17   Cary Coh Park

Astro Boy  Sept 10 Mchissich Park               Sept 24   Ash Woods Park

Hot Concerts - Cool prices $10.00

Sept 3  8pm  Invincible Czars

Sept 4  Rayla Ray   8pm 

sept 11 Tiicket 2 Ride  8pm 

McKinney Performing Arts Center

10:00 AM - 11 - 11PM

Historic Downtown McKinney

Starts at 4PM

Towne Lake Softball Complex

$10.00 per family

E..T the Movie at 7.00PM

Bring chairs and blankets

9:30 - 11AM

McKinney Community Center

2001 S Central Expressway

The Mesquite Arts Council presents this exhibit in the Main Gallery. Scarves made from bamboo, woven apparel in silk, and unique table linens are on exhibit by members of the White Rock Weaving Center. Hours are M-F 8am-5pm and during performances.

Location : Mesquite Arts Center Address : 1527 N. Galloway, Mesquite TX Contact Phone : 972/216-6444 Web site : www.mesquiteartscenter.org

 Date : Tuesday, August 31st thru Wednesday, September 29th

Historic Florence Ranch Homestead Tour

Presented by Historic Mesquite Inc. Museum hours each month are each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12noon - 4pm; 2nd Saturday of the month 10am-1pm.

Location : Florence Ranch Homestead Address : 1424 Barnes Bridge Road, Mesquite TX Contact Phone : 972/613-7547 Web site : www.historicmesquite.org Date : Wednesday, September 1st thru Thursday, September 30th Time : 12:00 PM 04:00 PM

Membership Gala & Concert, featuring the music of Tucker, Still, and Beethoven, featuring Octavio Gutierrez, Solo Piano, the Brookhaven Choral Society, and the Lovers Lane Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir.

 Tickets are $12 Adult, $8 Seniors, $6 Students. September 11 location is Mesquite Arts Center, and the September 18 location is Brookhaven College, Location : Mesquite Arts Center 1527 N. Galloway Mesquite 75149 Brookhaven College 3939 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch 75244 Contact Phone : 972/216-8127 Web site : www.mesquitesymphony.org

Date : Saturday, September 11th thru Saturday, September 18th Time : 07:30 PM

RCMH Blue Grass Nights Various Blue Grass artists perform every 3rd Friday of each month, hosted by Billy Martin and Ron Vice. Tickets $5. Location : Rodeo City Music Hall Address : 214 W.Davis, Mesquite TX Contact Phone : 972/285-9343 Web site : www.rodeocitymusichall.com

Time : 07:30 PM

The Mesquite Arts Council hosts an artist reception for White Rock Weaving Artist in the Main Gallery from 6:30-8:30p. Nibbles and spirits provided by Go-Diva Catering.

Address : 1527 N. Galloway AVe, Mesquite Texas Contact Phone : 972-216-6444 Web site : www.mesquiteartscenter.org

Date : Saturday, September 18th Time : 06:50 PM

Presented by Historic Mesquite, Inc., tours also available by appointment

Location : Opal Lawrence Historical Park Address : 701 E. Kearney St., Mesquite TX Contact Phone : 972/216-6468 Web site : www.historicmesquite.org

Date : Saturday, September 25th Time : 10:00 AM 01:00 PM

Joe Gordon's Gospel Show Rodeo City Music Hall special featuring various Gospel artists. 

 First Friday night of each month. Tickets $5 Location : Rodeo City Music Hall Address : 214 W.Davis, Mesquite TX Contact Phone : 972/285-9343 Web site : www.rodeocitymusichall.com 

Time : 07:30 PM

Historic Florence Ranch Homestead Tour Presented by Historic Mesquite Inc.

 Museum hours each month are each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12noon - 4pm; 2nd Saturday of the month 10am-1pm.

Location : 1424 Barnes Bridge Road Address : 1424 Barnes Bridge Road, Mesquite TX Contact Phone : 972/613-7547 Web site : www.historicmesquite.org

Date : Wednesday, October 6th Time : 12:00 PM 04:00 PM

Presentation of "Laura", by Very Caspary. Laura Hunt was the ideal woman: beautiful, elegant, highly ambitious, and utterly mysterious. No man could resist her charms - not even the hardboiled NYPD detective sent to find out who turned her into a faceless corpse. As this tough cop probes the mystery of Laura's death, he becomes obsessed with her strange power. Soon he realizes he's been seduced by a dead woman - or has he?

Tickets range from $15 - $8. Call 972/216-8126 for reservations and information.

Location : Mesquite Arts Center Address : 1527 N. Galloway, Mesquite TX

Contact Phone : 972/216-8126 Web site : www.mctweb.org Date : Thursday, October 14th thru Saturday, October 30th

Family fall festival with crafts, games, rides, costume contests, live music and great food - hosted by Old Town Mesquite, Inc.

Location : City Lake Park Address : 403 S. Galloway, Mesquite TX Contact Phone : 972/681-1976 Web site : www.oldtownmesquite.org

Date : Saturday, October 16th Time : 02:00 PM 10:00 PM

 In its 31st year, the Festival is one of the cities largest celebrations. 

Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve

2801 E Spring Creek Pkwy

Plano Texas,75074

11:00 AM - 05:00 PM Cost: FREE

Enjoy ethnic food, multicultural music and dance performances, cultural displays, children's activities and much more

Now including Arts & Crafts, Antiques & Collectibles, Home Décor and quality Gifts! Heart of Texas Arts and Craft Show

A THREE DAY SHOW!! October 15, 2010 (3pm-8pm)

October 16, 2010 (10am-5pm)

 October 17, 2010 (11am-4pm)

The Plano Centre Plano, Texas Admission: Adults $5.00, Kids 12 and under are FREE. VENDORS - For more information, please contact Earline Walters @ 903-217-8081 or visit www.heartoftexasshow.com

Thursday, 11 November, 2010

 Start Time TBA

Plano Centre 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy Plano, TX 75074

Phone: 800-81-PLANO800-81-PLANO Website: Click to Visit Browse Events at this Location

Christmas Crafts Fair

Saturday, 20 November, 2010 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Plano Centre 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy Plano, TX 75074 Phone: 800-81-PLANO800-81-PLANO

Dickens in Historic Downtown Plano

This event is sponsored by the City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information on this and other events in Plano, please check the City of Plano website at www.plano.gov under calendars. Friday, 03 December, 2010 Start Time TBA

The Sid Richardson Museum is a permanent exhibit of paintings by the premier Western artists, Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. The works, reflecting both the art and reality of the American West, are the legacy of the late oilman and philanthropist, Sid Williams Richardson, and were acquired by him from 1942 until his death in 1959.

 The museum, which opened in 1982, is housed in a replica of an 1895 building, in historic Sundance Square, an area of restored turn of-the-century buildings in downtown Fort Worth. The Site was chosen by the Foundation trustees both for its convenience to downtown visitors and workers and for the historic atmosphere of the area..

Following Sid Richardson's philosophy of helping others, this free Museum offers educational programs, such as tours for adults and children, as well as on site visits to local schools and community groups.

SECOND SATURDAY AT THE SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM

 Make Every Second Count!

July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11

1:00 PM Guided tour of an extraordinary group of paintings by Frederic Remington, Charles Russell and other late 19th century artists who shaped the public's perception of the American West.

2:00 PM Live Performance by Roberta Atkins highlights the career of cowboy artist, Charles Russell, told from the perspective of his wife, Nancy Cooper Russell.

Now Showing

A Photographer's Story: Bob Jackson and the Kennedy Assassination A Photographer’s Story:

Bob Jackson and the Kennedy Assassination features of the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Bob Jackson. February 17, 2009 -October 17,2010

Visitors may now use their cell phones as a guide through historic Dealey Plaza and other important sites related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Launched by the musuem on September 4, 2009, and narrated by museum curator Gary Mack, the Dealey Plaza Cell Phone Walking Tour features more than one dozen stops such as the grassy knoll, John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, the former Dallas County Jail and the statue of George Bannerman Dealey.

The self-paced tour begins at the museum and ends atop the Triple Underpass. Available for purchase only at The Sixth Floor Museum, the narrated cell phone tour and accompanying map includes a dedicated telephone number. Visitors dial the local Dallas number, and then pick and choose as many stops as they like and in any order. Each stop is easily identified on the map, which uses individual photographs as well as marked stops to guide visitors.

The tour takes approximately one hour to complete. The tour costs $2.50 if purchased with museum admission or $5 if bought separately. During the introductory period, either method gives purchasers a 10% discount in the museum store.

Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive Happening daily at 11:30 a.m. and again at 4:00 p.m.

The Cattle Drive travels through the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards on E. Exchange Avenue in front of the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building and then back to the holding pens behind the Exchange building for viewing.

 Best Places To View The Herd Any Stockyards Station Restaurant with Outdoor Seating. Standing on the curb of Exchange Avenue in front of the Stockyards Visitors Center. The lawn in front of the Livestock Exchange Building.

Summer Gunfight Shows

Happening Saturdays and Sundays

Summer Gunfight Shows with The Legends of Texas start Memorial Day weekend and run through Labor Day weekend.

Come see this FREE, family friendly show every Saturday and Sunday inside Stockyards Station. Show times are 11:45 am and 4:15pm -- right after the Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drives!

Happening Saturdays and Sundays

NOTE: CowCamp is a seasonal attraction begining Memorial Day and lasting through Labor Day. See you soon buck-a-roos!

This event offers visitors of all ages some real cowboy fun, while educating them on the cattle drives, the life of a drover, observe various livestock & chuckwagon demonstrations and the equipment they used on the trail.

Participants are taught roping skills, such as roping a dummy and trick roping. An essential for every real cowboy or cowgirl!

Participants are given the chance to try their hand at branding (no fire needed!), while learning about the historic use of brands and the meaning of the Running FW. Of course, no Cowboy or Cowgirl can leave without learning about the life of a drover and having a little fun, drover style. Visitors test their speed and agility in stick horse races, sing along to campfire songs, and even learn a few dancin’ steps!

So come on down and join us for a rootin' tootin' good time and best of all...ITS FREE!!!! Every Saturday and Sunday behind the Historic Livestock Exchange Building. Contact (817) 336-4373 for more information.

September 18th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

There’s some CRAZY animal activity happening Saturday, September 18th at Stockyards Station! Bring the family to “Animals Alive!” – a FREE day of fun in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Learn about some unique Texas animals, ride a pony, go to the petting zoo, watch a real cattle drive and COWBOY UP with Fort Worth Herd CowKid Activities.

If you are ready for some fall family fun come on down to the Fort Worth Stockyards for: Animals Alive! Saturday, September 18th 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

October 31st, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

TREAT STREET October 31st (6:00-8:00p.m.)

 Join Stockyards Station and RADIO DISNEY for a safe, family-friendly Halloween Party in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards that's FREE and FUN! -

Trick or Treat at Stockyards Station shops -Free Hayrides -Costume Contest, Pumpkin Decorating, Games, Prizes and More

Welcome to the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame features many unique Western Exhibits such as: the Sterquell Wagon Collection, John Justin Trail of Fame, Chisholm Trail Exhibit, History of the Mexican Charro, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, Zigrang Bit Collection, Adventures of the Cowboy Trail, our Western Gift Shop, and the Jersey Lilly Old-Tyme Photo Parlor. 

 The museum is located in Barn A, in what was once the horse and mule barns in the Stockyards.

 Visitors see three exhibits for one low admission fee. The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame honors Texas men and women who have excelled in the sports of rodeo and cutting.

Each booth contains photographs and memorabilia; and many of the booths also have video, depicting the honorees’ careers in their respective events. (Learn about the nomination process)

Also included in the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame are the Sterquell Wagon Collection and the John Justin Trail of Fame. The Sterquell is billed as “the world’s largest lifestyle wagon collection” and features more than 60 antique wagons, carriages and sleighs. Included in the exhibit: A Sicilian cart dating to the 1750s, with dramatic painted scenes and intricate iron work A Welsh funeral hearse, complete with beveled glass windows, gold leaf paint, and plumes The John Justin Trail of Fame

Field Trips on the T The T would be happy to help you plan the transportation for your next field trip. There are many exciting places to explore in Fort Worth that are fun and educational for your students.

Riding scheduled T buses, trolleys and TRE trains to these places adds to your adventure by giving your students a sense of independence. You can show them how important public transportation is in keeping the environment clean and how the T can help save money in parking, gasoline, insurance and wear and tear on their vehicle when they get older. This program is not limited to schools but is also available to scout troops, student groups, Community Centers, student programs, etc.

Colorful tribal dance contests, arts & crafts, cultural heritage demonstrations, teepees and Indian food will be part of this years annual National Championship Indian Pow Wow on Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, September 10 - 12, 2010 at Traders Village in Grand Prairie.

Sponsored by the Dallas/Fort Worth Inter-Tribal Association, the two-and a-half day event is free to the public. Several hundred Native Americans, representing dozens of tribes from across the United States, will take part in this colorful celebration of culture and heritage.

In Texas, Mexican Americans annually celebrate the Mexican national holiday referred to as fiestas patrias, also called Diez y Seis de Septiembre (September 16). It commemorates Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla'sqv grito de Dolores who called for the end of Spanish rule in Mexico. In 1825, the Republic of Mexico officially declared Diez y Seis de Septiembre its national Independence Day. Mexican Americans began celebrating fiestas patrias to reinforce their cultural links with each other and with Mexico. They included festivities that involved special music, songs, dances, native cuisine, costumes, and homage to folk heroes.

Traders Village along with EL NORTE 98.3 FN will continue that holiday tradition at the market by celebrating FIESTAS PATRIAS on Saturday, September 18th. The celebration will feature live cultural music, dancing, food and family fun. So come join the festivities and observe Mexican Independence Day at Traders Village.

The market is located at 2602 Mayfield Road in Grand Prairie, five miles south of Six Flags Over Texas, just off State Highway 360 near I-20 and is open every weekend. Traders Village . . . why shopping, festivals and family fun were invented!®. For more info call 972-647-2331.

Barbeque smoke will fill the air for two days in five different competitions during the 27th Annual International Bar-B-Que Cookers Association Cookoff on Saturday and Sunday, October 9 - 10 at Traders Village in Grand Prairie.

 This is one of the largest BBQ events in Texas and this year’s event is expected to be even larger. Over 100 cookers will prepare over 600 judging samples, in the two days of competition. Thousands of dollars in prize money will attract BBQ cooks from across the state and beyond.

The event is free to the public both days, with only a $3.00 parking fee.

Throw on your best Halloween costume and get ready to do the Monster Mash as Traders Village presents the annual Haunted Hallway, the biggest free spooktacular for kids in the Metroplex. Bring the kids for a day full of ghostly fun. Come celebrate Halloween with a Haunted House and lots of candy.

 Also, pictures in our ‘PUMPKIN PATCH’ will be available for a $5.00 donation, benefiting the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce. It’s fun for the whole family!

Annual Mountain Man Weekend Gathering Nov 13th-14th 2010

What is a Mountain Man? "A 'Mountain Man' is the present day term for an 1800's 'Buckskinner,'" says Allan Hughes of Traders Village. "Our Mountain Man Gathering gives youth and adults alike, the opportunity to experience and enjoy a valuable part of Americana, how our ancestors survived in the American frontier". If you have camped out, been a member of the Boy or Girl Scouts, or have any interest in American history, you will be intrigued by the pre-1840s costumes that will be showcased at Traders Village.

This special weekend will begin each day at 10:00 AM.

Santa arrives at Traders Village on November 27th to meet and greet. Kids of all ages can have their photo taken with Santa. Donations for photos go to the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce. Get into the spirit of Christmas with thousands of dealers who are selling holiday gifts and more for all tastes and budgets.

Admission to Traders Village is FREE and it’s just $3.00 to park. Traders Village is centrally located in Grand Prairie, Texas just minutes from Six Flags Over Texas, off Highway 360 on Mayfield Road.

Traders Village . . . why shopping, festivals and family fun were invented!®. For more info call 972-647-2331.