December 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

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

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

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 "Riverdance"
12/01/2009 thru 12/06/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-212-4280
Tues, 12/01/09 7:30PM
Wed, 12/02/09 7:30PM
Thurs, 12/03/09 7:30PM
Fri, 12/04/09 8:00PM
Sat, 12/05/09 2:00PM
Sat, 12/05/09 8:00PM
Sun, 12/06/09 7:00PM
Sun, 12/06/09 2:00PM

Nothing compares to the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. An innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song, Riverdance draws on Irish traditions and captures the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures. This extraordinarily unique show features an international company performing to the magic of Bill Whelan's music in the farewell performances of Riverdance!
www.basshall.com

Casa Manana Presents "Riverdance" Farewell Performances
12/01/2009 thru 12/06/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817 332-2272
Nothing compares to the energy, the sensuality and the spectable of Riverdance. An innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song, Riverdance draws on Irish traditions and captures the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures.
http://hhtp:www.casamanana.org

Billy Bob's Texas
12/04/2009 thru 12/31/2009
Billy Bob's Texas 2520 Rodeo Plaza Stockyards
817 624-7117 will mail tickets or hold them for will call
Dec 4-Roger Creager; Dec 5-The Bellamy Bros; Dec 11-Joey Green; Dec 12-Stoney LaRue; Dec 18-The Randy Rogers Band; Dec 25-Charlie Robison; Dec 26-Jason Boland; Dec 31-Kevin Fowler(On Sale Now)
http://http://www.billybobstexas.com

Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth Annual Brining in the Holidays Dance
12/04/2009
PAGA Hall - 2131 N. Commerce St., Fort Worth, Texas 76106
Carmen Garcia @ 817/894-2558 or carmen.garcia@dancefolklorico.com
The Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth, Inc. ("BFFW") invites you to attend its Annual Bringing in the Holidays Dance and Fund Raiser. This is an opportunity for you to enjoy a fun evening of dancing to the music of Eso Es Sounds (DJ, Bob Bonilla) and the taste of good food with family and friends, while supporting BFFW in its mission to continue to bring the beauty of Mexican culture to the community of Fort Worth and the surrounding metroplex.

All proceeds benefiting BFFW (a non-profit 501(c)(3) performing arts organization).
http:// www.dancefolklorico.com

A Clay Christmas...and More
12/04/2009 thru 12/06/2009
The Firehouse Gallery 4147 Meadowbrook Dr.
Roy B. Odom 817-964-0152
A gift and art market with something for everyone. Prices range from $10 - several $K. Handmade art for your enjoyment
Friday-"meet the artists" reception 5-9p, Sale continues Sat. 10-8, and Sun. 12-6p
Participating artists: Rachel Bates, Jackie Berry, J.Lynn Kelley, Kim Norris, Roy Odom, Margie Pankhurst, Pam Stern, and Cindi Wills
www.stonecreekstudiopottery.biz/xmasshow.html

The 12th Annual Fort Worth Civic Orchestra Teddy Bear Concert
12/05/2009
Truett Auditorium Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 2001 W. Seminary Drive
info@fwco.org voicemail: 817-423-0519
7:00pm
A Concert to benefit homeless families in Tarrant County.
As well as Christmas favorites, the orchestra, conducted by Dr. Kurt Sprenger, will perform the winning Carol of the FWCO 2009 Carol Competition
Admission to the concert is FREE! but we do ask that you bring a Teddy Bear to be donated to the Fort Worth Police Department.
www.fwco.org

The Littlest Wiseman
12/05/2009 thru 12/13/2009
1300 Gendy St. Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-924-3640 tickets@thelittlestwiseman.org
A play pageant of the Nativity, presented as a Christmas gift to the community by The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir and Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts through a grant from The Walsh Foundation.

Matinee Performances - 3:00pm
Evening Performances - 7:30pm
http:// www.thelittlestwiseman.org

18th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis and Holiday Festival
12/05/2009
Sundance Square Chisholm Trail Lot Main at 4th Street
Martha Earngey 817-944-5673 mearngey@arthritis.org
Timed 5K Run/Walk with 1-mile reindeer run and holiday festival to raise funds and awareness for the Arthritis Foundation. Begins at 2:30pm.
www.fwjinglebellrun.org

Christmas In The Stockyards
12/05/2009
Fort Worth Historical Stockyards
817-625-9715
Enjoy Christmas in the Stockyards for a day!
http://www.stockyardsstation.com

Bird's Christmas Tree
12/05/2009
Fort Worth Botanic Garden University St
817 871-7686
Children of all ages are invited to make bio-degradable bird treats.
http:// www.fwbg.org

Quality Hill Holidays
12/06/2009
Thistle Hill, 1905 Pennsylvania Ave. & Mitchell-Schoonover House, 600 8th Ave.
corry_smith@historicfortworth.org
Imagine that it is winter in the earliest years of the 1900s, and your family is invited to two holiday parties in Fort Worth's poshest neighborhood, "Quality Hill". Horse-drawn carriages connect the two historic mansions, both elegantly decorated for the holidays. More than a dozen beautiful photo backdrops include historic fireplaces and staircases, Christmas trees, the horse-drawn carriages, and-of course-jolly ole Saint Nick. Also enjoy dreidel games, music, crafts, traditional refreshments and more. BRING YOUR CAMERA!
http://www.historicfortworth.org/Events/2009Qualit...

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents "Handel's Messiah"
12/07/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-665-6000
Few works are so well received that audiences never tire of hearing them performed. Handel's Messiah is such a work.
http://www.fwsymphony.org

Amphibian Productions presents "Fully Committed"
12/07/2009
The Modern Art Museum 3200 Darnell
Sam Peliczowski is in demand, but not for his acting. Instead, he mans the red-hot reservation line at Manhattan's #1 restaurant.
http://www.amphibianproductions.org

A Holiday Special/ Ballet Concerto
12/10/2009 thru 12/11/2009
Will Rogers Auditorium, 3401 W Lancaster Blvd. Fort Worth, TX
Ballet Concerto, 3803 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Phone:817-738-7915. Tickets range from 5.00 to 20.00
Ballet Concerto presents A HOLIDAY SPECIAL/Ballet for Youth. The program consists of four pieces-'Swingin' Into the Holidays', 'Hanukah Flamenco', 'O Holy Night', and a surprise story ballet to be announced. 'Swingin' Into the Holidays' is a toe tapping medley of holiday songs. 'Hanukah Flamenco' depicts a reverent tribute to the Jewish Feast of Lights. 'O Holy Night' transports the audience to Bethlehem to view the Nativity story. The surprise story ballet is guaranteed to delight all ages of the audience. Don't miss this holiday tradition. Performances are December 10th-10 am and December 11th-10 am and 7pm. Watch Facebook for further updates!
http://www.balletconcerto.com

Texas Ballet Theater presents "The Nutcracker"
12/11/2009 thru 12/24/2009
Bass Performance Hall
877-828-9200
A holiday party, a mysterious guest and a young girl's dream. Ring in the holiday season with Ben Stevenson's critically-acclaimed production of The Nutcracker.
http://www.texasballettheater.org

Performing Arts Fort Worth presents "Terri Hendrix, Lloyd Maines, Slaid Cleaves"
12/11/2009
McDavid Studio
817-212-4280
Longtime Texas music compatriots Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines hook up with acclaimed Austin singer/songwriter Slaid Cleaves for an evening of stories and music. Spend an intimate evening with three of the state's finest musicians and songwriters.
www.basshall.com

Urban Dare Fort Worth
12/12/2009
Gingerman Pub- Start Checkpoints will be downtown and museum area.
Kevin Keefe 202 285-4510 kkeefe@urbandare.com
Urban Dare Fort Worth is like a 1-day Amazing Race. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints and face obstacles in a race of about 5 miles. Racers may walk, run or take public transportion, and are encouraged to call friends for help with clues. Winning team gets a 3-day cruise where they will compete for $5000.
http://www.urbandare.com

Annual 2009 Holiday Lights Tour
12/12/2009 thru 12/13/2009
Start at ITC
817-215-8645
The T's Annual Holiday Lights Tour
http://www.the-T.com

Bass Hall presents "Michael Martin Murphey's Cowboy Christmas"
12/14/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-212-4280
Yuletide fixtures at Bass Hall, Michael Martin Murphey's annual campfire Christmas concerts have become a seasonal tradition here. We wouldn't think of ushering in the yuletide season without Murphey's humorous and heartfelt cowboy poetry and songs - and you shouldn't, either.
www.basshall.com

Bass Hall presents "Wynonna - A Classic Christmas"
12/15/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-212-4280
Country music's redheaded firebird brings an all-new Christmas show to the Hall. She'll mix Christmas classics with her own originals - and, undoubtedly, she'll toss in a few surprises.
www.basshall.com

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents "A Country Christmas with Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers"
12/16/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-665-6000
One of the most popular bands in country music, the Gatlin Brothers bring a brand new show to Bass Performance Hall just in time for Christmas.
http://www.basshall.com

Children’s Nutcracker Party
12/20/2009
Bass Performance Hall
Jeanne Cassidy Special Events manager-Texas Ballet Theater
Enjoy sumptuous sweets, and holiday crafts along with Clara, the Nutcracker, the King Rat, Toy Soldiers, the Sugar Plum Fairy and more!
http://texasballettheater.org

Bass Hall presents "Robert Earl Keen" with Sons of Bill
12/30/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-212-4280
Robert Earl Keen's annual eve-of-New-Year's-Eve concerts have become a Bass Hall tradition. This year, Keen will mix his classic songs about roads that go on forever and parties that never end with cuts from his new album, The Rose Hotel.
www.basshall.com

Performing Arts Fort Worth presents "New Year's Eve with Mingo Fishtrap"
12/31/2009
McDavid Studio
817-212-4280
Come spend New Year's Eve with the best party band in the state, Mingo Fishtrap! Along with Mingo's tasty combos of funk, R&B and Stax-influended dance grooves, we'll be serving up light hors 'd orderves. We'll bring in 2010 with a midnight champagne toast! Get your tickets now. This will sell out!
http://www. basshall.com

2009 Cowtown Classic PBR ABBI Bullriding
12/31/2009
Cowtown Coliseum, Stockyards, Ft Worth Texas
Tickets: 1-888-cowtown Other Info: Toby Floyd (254) 965-0266 CK Reid (972)897-6678 Brad Boyd (254)968-6401
Professional Bull Riding by some of the top Bullriders & Bulls in the industry. Opening Band @ 6:00 pm. The Cody Gill Band. Bullriding @ 7:00 pm
www.cowtowncoliseum.com

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents "Red Carpet New Year's Eve A Night at the Oscars"
12/31/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-665-6000
Walk the red carpet into Bass Performance Hall for an evening of glitz, glamour and music from the movies!
http://www.fwsymphony.org

Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl
12/31/2009
Amon G. Carter Stadium
817-810-0012
The Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, which is owned and operated by ESPN Regional Television (ERT), will be televised live on ESPN from Amon G. Carter Stadium on Thursday, December 31 with the kickoff time still to be determined. The seventh edition of the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl will feature schools from Conference USA and the Mountain West Conference.
http://www.armedforcesbowl.com