November 2009

Following is a list of major events and special exhibits in Fort Worth. Dates are subject to change. Please confirm all information with the attraction or sponsoring organization.

Stockyards Championship Rodeo
01/01/2009 thru 12/31/2009
Cowtown Coliseum
817-625-1025
Every Friday and Saturday
Professionals compete at the historic site of the first indoor rodeo.
http://www.fortworthstockyards.com

Curtis Needs a Ride Comedy Show
04/30/2009 thru 12/31/2009
Four Day Weekend Theater 312 Houston Fort Worth, TX 76102 Map to theater (including free parking garage): www.curtisneedsaride.com/map
www.curtisneedsaride.com info@curtisneedsaride.com 817-922-9596
Every Thursday night at 8:00pm, Curtis Needs a Ride performs a high-quality blend of sketch comedy and improvisational comedy. The show is $10 and is for all ages!
http://www.curtisneedsaride.com/ticketing

Amon Carter Museum Summer 2009 Exhibits
06/27/2009 thru 01/10/2010
Amon Carter Museum
817-738-1933
June 27 - January 3, 2010:
Masterworks of American Photography: Moments in Time
August 1 - November 29, 2009:
Circle of Friends: Portraits of Artists
September 19, 2009 - January 10, 2010
Views and Visions: Prints of the American West, 1820 - 1970
http://www.cartermuseum.org

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Exhibition Schedule 2009
07/12/2009 thru 01/04/2010
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
817-738-9215
William Kentridge: Five Themes- July 12 - September 27, 2009
Susan Rothenberg: Moving In Place- October 11, 2009 - January 4, 2010
http://www.themodern.org

Fort Worth Museum Science and History
08/08/2009 thru 11/01/2009
Fort Worth Museum Science and History
817-255-9412
The Alps is the true-life story of John Harlin III, who has every reason not to climb the feared and deadly Eiger North Face - yet climb it he must.
http://www.fwmsh.org

Cowgirl Hall of Fame Exhibits
10/02/2009 thru 09/06/2010
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
817-336-4475
October 2 - 25: Heart of the West Exhibition and Sale
November 6, 2009 - January 3, 2010
February 2010 - September 6, 2010: Georgia O'Keeffe and the Far Away: Nature and Image
http://www.cowgirl.net

Texas Camerata 2009-2010 Season
10/18/2009 thru 04/17/2010
See above dates and locations
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth- 817.738.9215 University Christian Church- 817.926.6631 Fort Worth Presbyterian Church- 817.294.5687
Nationally acclaimed Baroque ensemble
October 18- Royal Baroque- University Christian Church
December 15- Messiah- Fort Worth Presbyterian Church
January 9, 2010- Mexican Baroque & More! Modern Art Museum Fort Worth
April 17, 2010- The Baroque Stage- Modern Art Museum Fort Worth
http://www.texascamerata.org

Kimbell Art Museum presents "European Art, Ancient to Modern"
10/22/2009 thru 03/21/2010
Kimbell Art Museum 3333 Camp Bowie
817 332-8451
From the private Collections of Texas. This collections surveys the history of private art collecting in Texas from the oil boom days of Spindletop to the present day.
http://www.kimbellart.org

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents "All Tchaikovsky"
10/30/2009 thru 11/01/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-665-6000
Shakespeare has inspired many compotitions, but none surpass the popularity of Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet fantasy overture, with its crushing fight music and passionate love themes. Our tribute comes to a close with the heartfelt power of Tchaikovsky's last work, the beloved Symphony No. 6, "Pathetique."
http://www.fwsymphony.org

8th Annual Celebration of Dia de los Muertos
11/01/2009
Arts Fifth Avenue 1628 5th Avenue
info@artsfifthavenue.org 817-923-9500
Activities:
Tamale-Making 101: Oaxaca Style
Papel Picado (paper cutting)
Calavera (Skull) Art
Paper Flower Making and More!

This year the Celebration will feature an exhibit of the artwork of Natascha Rifjkogel-Thorpe. We will also build a community Ofrenda (Alter) so please bring a momento for the Ofrenda in honor of a departed loved one. We will also show documentary video on the origin of Dia de los Muertos..The Day of the Dead.
About Natascha...a Native of Panama, Natascha is a painter, graphic designer and actress. In Panama she was a professor in visual and performing art, and had a weekly television program showcasing all forms of art. Art critics classify her work as "Magic Realism". She brings together the common place with architectural elements from her native country and pays homage to the philatelia of Panama by incorporating samples of Panamanian postage stamps into her art.
www.artsfifthavenue.org

Bass Hall presents "An Evening With The Doobie Brothers"
11/02/2009
Bass Performance Hall
For further information please call 817-212-4200 or visit www.basshall.com.
The quintessential 70s jam-rock band, the Doobie Brothers return to Bass Hall, bringing with them their huge catalog of hits, such as "Jesus is Just Alright," "Black Water," "Listen to the Music," "China Grove" and "Long Train Runnin'."
http://www.basshall.com

Performing Arts Fort Worth presents"Chanticleer"
11/03/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-212-4280
Named after the singing rooster in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, this San Francisco classical vocal ensemble has spent the last 30 years perfecting its orchestral renditions of Renaissance music, jazz and gospel. No wonder Chanticleer is known as the "Orchestra of Voices".
http://www.basshall.com

Speedway Children's Charities Beretta Celebrity Clay Shoot Presented by Coors
11/05/2009
For more information, please call (817) 215-8564.
Sponsored teams will pair with local and national celebrities and NASCAR personalities for this 5th annual clay shoot sponsored by Beretta and Coors.
http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/Schedule/Speedwa...

APHA World Championship Fall Show
11/05/2009 thru 11/14/2009
Will Rogers Memorial Center
817.392.7469
American Paint Horse Association
http://www.apha.com

2009 Texas Motor Speedway- The Dickies 500 Race Week
11/05/2009 thru 11/08/2009
Texas Motor Speedway
817-215-8522
Thursday, Nov. 5: 7-Eleven Qualifying Day-NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Friday, Nov. 6: Lone Star 350k NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series; 7-Eleven Qualifying Day- NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series
Saturday, Nov. 7: O'Reilly Challenge NASCAR Nationwide Series Race
Sunday, Nov. 8: Dickies 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series "Chase for the Sprint Cup" Race
http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com

Billy Bob's Texas
11/06/2009 thru 11/28/2009
Billy Bob's Texas 2520 Rodeo Plaza Stockyards
817 624-7117 we mail tickets or hold at will call.
Nov 6-Josh Turner; Nov 7-Travis Tritt; Nov 13-Band of Heathens; Nov 14-Josh Gracin; Nov 20-Cory Morrow; Nov 21-Wade Bowen; Nov 27-Casey Donahew Band; Nov 28-Tracy Lawrence
http://http://www.billybobstexas.com

The Texas Pottery & Sculpture Guild's Annual "Holiday Sale"
11/06/2009 thru 11/07/2009
Fort Worth Community Arts Center 1300 Gendy Street
Kay Bernier- 817-681-1335 kay.artfulbehavior@yahoo.com
Participating will be artists from North Texas, featuring functional and decorative artwork. Included in the activities will be a silent auction benefiting TPSG and the Emergy Artists Support League (EASL). A distinctive mosaic vase will also be raffled off.
http://www.tpsg.biz

2009 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at The National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum
11/06/2009 thru 11/07/2009
The National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum
817-922-9999
Reception, Museusm Tours, Western History Symposium & Book Signing and Ceremony and Banquet.
http://www.cowboysofcolor.org

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Pops Series presents "The Wonderful Sounds of Music With the Von Trapp Children"
11/06/2009 thru 11/08/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-665-6000
The Sound of Music captured the hearts of millions when it debuted. Today the von Trapp singers, the actual great-grandchildren of the real Maria and Captain von Trapp, continue the legacy. In this family friendly concert event, the von Trapps share their exceptional musical gift, heart-warming family stories and timeless pieces from The Sound of Music.
http://www.fwsymphony.org

Boost Mobile Freestyle Motocross at Texas Motor Speedway
11/07/2009 thru 11/08/2009
Texas Motor Speedway 3545 Lone Star Circle Ft. Worth, TX 76177
Jai Kensey Boost Mobile 949-748-3299
Freestyle Motocross (FMX)--the fastest growing spectator sport in the world--will be a part of this year's NASCAR festivities at Texas Motor Speedway. The Boost Mobile FMX event will feature the FreestyleMX.com team, the country's top X-Games riders, performing gravity-defying stunts up to 60 feet in the air including "Back Flip-Superman," "No-Footed Nac-Nacs" and "Kiss of Death."

Show Times:

Saturday, November 7
9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
NASCAR race begins at 12:00 p.m.
FMX Rider meet and greet at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, November 8
9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m.
NASCAR race begins at 2:30 p.m.
FMX Rider meet and greet at 10:30 a.m.
http:// www.texasmotorspeedway.com

Annual Texas Bison Expo
11/07/2009
Stockyards Station, Fort Worth
John Meng 512.331.8600
Join the Texas Bison Association and hundreds of bison enthusiasts at 2009 Texas Bison Expo. Event features exhibitors from the bison industry, buffalo products, informative seminars on raising bison, the World Championship Buffalo Burger Challenge, and much more.
www.texasbison.org

Fort Worth Fly-In Musicfest
11/07/2009
Fort Worth Spinks Airport (KFWS)
John Zapp John@FlyingMusicians.org 817-501-3641
Two stages with none stop music performed by local musicians, jamming tents, airplane rides, seminar, breakfast by the 99's, fly-out Saturday evening, vendors and more. 8am until the fireworks are over...
http://FlyingMusicians.org

Speedway Children's Charities Live NASCAR Memorabilia Auction
11/07/2009
Grab a piece of NASCAR history at the Live NASCAR Memorabilia Auction! Located in The Village of Champions immediately following the O'Reilly Challenge NASCAR Nationwide Series race. The auction is open to the public and everyone is welcome.
http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/Schedule/Speedwa...

Performing Arts Fort Worth presents "Tom Russell"
11/10/2009
McDavid Studio
817-212-4280
For nearly 40 years, Tom Russell has established himself as a boldly imaginative singer/songwriter whose poetic, small-detail-filled songs are more like character sketches than traditional folk numbers. While many of his songs have been covered by country/folk luminaries such as Johnny Cash, k.d. lang and Guy Clark, to name a few, it's been his adventurous concept albums that have brought him to the forefront of the contemporary folk scene. He's in town to support his recently released CD, Blood and Candle Smoke.
www.basshall.com

Casa Manana Presents "Sweeney Todd"
11/10/2009 thru 11/15/2009
Casa Manana 3101 W Lancaster Fort Worth
817 332-2272
http://http://www.casamanana.org

The Lone Star International Film Festival
11/11/2009 thru 11/15/2009
Sundance Square downtown Fort Worth,TX
Info@lonestarfilmsociety.com 817-924-6000
The Lone Star International Film Festival, hosted by the Lone Star Film Society, is a year round series of programs culminating in a five day celebration of cinema in mid-November. The festival?s purpose is to showcase artistically and culturally significant films and provide educational forums in which filmmakers and enthusiasts can learn more about the art and business of cinema. LSIFF promises to be one of the premier cultural events in Fort Worth.
http://www.lsiff.com

The OOPS Band in Concert
11/13/2009
Arts Fifth Avenue 1628 5th Avenue
info@artsfifthavenue.org 817-923-9500
The OOPS Band is a group of 4 middle-aged men drawn together to solve the most important political and philosophical issues of our time using ukuleles and precise mistakessolely for the purpose of our their entertainment and the waking of world consciousMess!! Using vintage dittys and original musings to serve up a heartfelt clamor of musical tamales.

People of the Earth...get your ducks in a row, your pancakes in a stack, your wagons in a circle and come on out and see )@$ )(#*RJF*#(*RJ ...OOPS (there might be surprises)!

Member of the OOPS Band are:
Gary Cunningham, Ukulele
Phil Dapko, Piano
David Novey, Bass
Jim Tolar, Baritone Ukulele

Richard S. (Dick) Harris was a founding member of The OOPS Band and was preparing for a rehearsal when he passed away in May, 2009 - this show will be dedicated to and performed with the spirit of Dick. He lived life to the fullest and without regret!
www.artsfifthavenue.org

Performing Arts of Fort Worth presents "Darrell Scott with special guest Jim Lauderdale"
11/13/2009
McDavid Studio
817-212-4280
Lauded singer-songwriter Darrell Scott, who has written hits for Tim McGraw, the Dixie Chicks and George Strait, teams up with country/bluegrass tunesmith Jim Lauderdale for a night of roots music bliss. Lauderdale just released a new album, Could We Get Any Closer?, which the AllMusic Guide says is "a joy to listen to."
www.basshall.com

Fort Worth Greek Festival
11/13/2009 thru 11/15/2009
St Demetrios Greek Church 2020 NW 21st Street Fort Worth, Tx 76164
Fort Worth Greek Festival www.FortWorthGreekFestival.com 817.626.5578
All the favorite Greek foods, homemade, including Athenian Chicken, Lamb, Shish-ka-bob, Gyros and many more!
Folk dancing and live band
Now in our 41st Year

Bring the kids to the outdoor Children’s Activity Area
Take a tour of our Church Sanctuary with Father Michael
Come visit our Gift Shops
Visit rain or shine, nearly everything is indoors or under tents
Baked and frozen foods also available, including pastries, breads, desserts and ready to heat dishes
Browse the Fine Jewelry display of imported gold & silver, crosses, rings, earrings and many others

Visit www.FortWorthGreekFestival.com for pictures, detailed directions, and the full menu

Free Admission
Friday & Saturday, 10 AM – 10 PM
Sunday, 11 AM – 3 PM
http:// www.FortWorthGreekFestival.com

Galeria de la Rosa
11/13/2009
Galeria de la Rosa 1440 N. Main St. Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rocio Alvarado 817.624.8333 rocio@rosemarinetheater.com
Gallery Exhibit by Jason Reynaga curated by Angel Fernandez
http://www.rosemarinetheater.com/index.php?option=...

An Evening with Eugenia Leon
11/13/2009
Rose Marine Theater 1440 N. Main St. Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rocio Alvarado 817.624.8333 rocio@rosemarinetheater.com
Enjoy an intimate concert with musical icon Eugenia Leon. Hailed as the best voice of Mexican popular song, she will be making her Fort Worth debut performance here at the Rose! Enjoy some of her classics like Que Te Vaya Bien and Que Quieres Tu De Mi.
$25 General. $20 Students & Seniors.
7:30-9:30 pm
http://www.rosemarinetheater.com/index.php?option=...

THE SELF-RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS in Concert
11/14/2009
Arts Fifth Avenue 1628 5th Avenue
info@artsfifthavenue.org 817-923-9500
Arts Fifth Avenue is proud to present The Self-Righteous Brothers in Concert...part R&B, part rock with a dash of bluegrass and a pinch of jazz equals a tasty musical dish that is all entertaining! Join us on Saturday, November 14 at 8 pm for some toe-tapping, dancin' in your chair good times.

Featuring:
Harris Kirby, Larry Reynolds, Michael Pellechia and The Original Self-Righteous Brothers, Greg Jackson and Michael Aitch Price.

TIME: 8 pm
COST: $15 - Reservations
www.artsfifthavenue.org

Performing Arts Fort Worth presents "Rufus Wainwright"
11/14/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-212-4280
Rufus Wainwright has seemingly done it all, from opera to pop to torch ballads to soul. In this day and age of one-dimensional one-hit wonders, Wainwright's versatility speaks magnitudes.
www.basshall.com

Holiday Train Show
11/14/2009 thru 11/15/2009
Will Rogers Memorial Center
817.392.7469
North Texas Council of Railroad Clubs, Inc.
http://www.dfwtrainshows.com

Bass Hall presents "Jewel with special guest Holly Williams"
11/15/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-212-4280
Three-time Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, poet, actress, author and visual artist - is there a facet of the arts that acclaimed songbird Jewel hasn't tackled? From her humble beginnings in her homeland of Alaska to her current worldwide fame as a pop, folk and country singer, the artist who now calls Texas home has spent her life dabbling in various aspects of the arts.

But when Jewel makes her Bass Hall debut, she'll strictly be in singer-songwriter mode, presenting her melodic and poetic folk songs such as "Who Will Save Your Soul," "Hands" and "You Were Meant for Me" acoustically, stripping them down to their bare bones.
www.basshall.com

Bass Hall presents "ABBA Mania"
11/17/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-212-4280
Come "have the time of your life" with ABBA Mania, the ultimate tribute to the enormously popular disco-pop band. All your fave ABBA tunes will be delivered with the original band's glammy gusto and glee: "Dancing Queen," "Waterloo," "Money Money Money" and many more!
www.basshall.com

Circle Theatre presents "A Lone Star Christmas Carol"
11/19/2009 thru 12/19/2009
Circle Theatre 230 W 4th St
817 877-3040
This is an all-new, toe-tappin' Christmas Carol.
http://www.circletheatre.com

Performing Arts Fort Worth presents "Tejas Brothers"
11/20/2009
McDavid Studio
817-212-4280
Fort Worth's Tejas Brothers return to McDavid for another round of sizzling, Tex Mex-flavored rock and blues. The 'brothers - accordionist/vocalist Dave Perez, bassist/vocalist John Garza and drummer Danny Cochran - will be testing out material from a forthcoming record and breaking in their newest member, guitarist/vocalist Steve Layne.
www.basshall.com

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents "Caminos del Inka"
11/20/2009 thru 11/22/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-665-6000
Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya's critically acclaimed Caminos del Inka project explores three centuries of music influenced by the culture and landscapes of the Incas.
http://www.fwsymphony.org

Tarrant Law Enforcement Chili Cook Off
11/21/2009
Trinity Park Pavilion Police and Firefighters Memorial
Allenna Bangs adbangs@tarrantcounty.com
Let the Heat Compete! Tarrant County Area Law Enforcement including Police Departments and Fire Departments compete in an old fashion Chili Cook-Off. Celebrity Judges include Bud Kennedy, Scott Gordon, and Jim Douglas. There will be food, drinks, a bounce house, Big Screen Football, and many varieties of Chili. We are still accepting teams and ANYONE can participate. Teams are groups of 5 and the entry fee is $100. Family, Friends, and Visitors can pay $1 per ticket to vote for their favorite. All proceeds will benefit the Walk Like MADD in 2010. Contact Allenna Bangs at adbangs@tarrantcounty.com to participate.
http://www.TarrantCounty.com

Ballet Frontier Presents "The Nutcracker"
11/21/2009
Will Rogers Auditorium Lancaster St
817 423-9888
Show times are 2:00 and 7:30pm at Will Rogers Auditorium. General admission: $20, Reserved seating $30. To purchase tickets: www.guidetothecity.org or www.balletfrontier.com or by phone 817 423-9888
http://www.balletfrontier.com

NCHA Futurity
11/21/2009 thru 12/13/2009
Will Rogers Memorial Center
817.392.7469
National Cutting Horse Association
http://www.nchacutting.com

Kimbell Art Museum presents "European Masterpieces from Texas Homes, Past and Present"
11/22/2009 thru 03/21/2010
Kimbell Art Museum
817-332-8451
The Kimbell Art Museum is organizing an exhibition of major paintings and sculptures bought by Texans for their private collections between 1900 and present.
http://www.kimbellmuseum.org

Bass Hall presents "Lyle Lovett and His Large Band"
11/24/2009 thru 11/25/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-212-4280
Over the years, Bass Performance Hall has become this venerable Texas singer-songwriter's home away from home. This year, Lovett and his 12-piece-plus band will be performing material from Lovett's new record, Natural Forces, as well as your gospel/country/folk/rock faves.
www.basshall.com

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents "Home for the Holidays"
11/27/2009 thru 11/29/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-665-6000
The FWSO tradition continues in an all-new holiday show filled with Christmas carol favorites, a family sing-along, the Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir and even jolly old St. Nick himself! all the joys of the season and the only place it's guaranteed to snow!
http://www.fwsymphony.org

Chesapeake Energy Parade of Lights presented by CHASE
11/27/2009
Downtown Fort Worth
Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. festivalinfo@dfwi.org 817.336.2787
Featuring over 100 entries, Downtown comes alive with spectacular floats, thousands of lights and lots of smiles. Our holiday tradition features a Holiday Fun Zone presented by XTO Energy and culminates with the lighting of the Fort Worth Christmas Tree in Sundance Square. Reserved seating is available!
http://www.fortworthparadeoflights.org

A Marvin Matthews Christmas
11/29/2009
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth 3200 Darnell Street Fort Worth, TX November 29, 2009 7:30PM
Michael Vander Werf michael@marvinmatthews.com 404-849-6139
www.marvinmatthews.com