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Stage West - Red Hot Patriot: the Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins

Prophetic words from the late great Molly Ivins, who would have undoubtedly had a field day with current Texas politics and the race for the Republican presidential nomination. But even though her voice was silenced with her death in 2007, her wit and wisdom lives on in Red Hot Patriot, the Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins, written by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel, which begins its run at Fort Worth’s Stage West on Thursday, May 10. Ivins is best-known for her pithy and often colorful prose, something which earned her the admiration of many and the rabid enmity of others. Born into an affluent family, she spent most of her undergrad years at Smith College, later earning a Masters from Columbia.  

FWSO - PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN:
THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra announces a one-night-only special addition to the 2011-2012 season: A screening of the first Pirates of the Caribbean film, with the orchestra performing the score live! WHEN: 7:30 p.m. June 16, WHERE: Bass Performance Hall, TICKETS: $29-$75 at 817-665-6000 or www.fwsymphony.org. The complete film "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," starring Johnny Depp as the unforgettable Jack Sparrow, will be projected on a large screen above the stage. The actors' performances and other sound effects can still be heard, but the music track (the popular score by Klaus Badelt) is edited out so that it can be played live by the orchestra.  

Firehouse Gallery - Mushrooms Made Of Clay

At 'Firehouse Art Gallery' the gallery and studio is a place where the neighborhood owns the art. A place that does not quench the fire of creativity but instead ignites it. A place where community and artists come together - to appreciate art, create art, support humanitarian values and learn. With it's changing selection of local art on display, Firehouse Art Gallery also makes a great place to rent, to host a small party, family gathering, business meeting, workshop or your any other event. See the newest upcoming show: Mushrooms Made Of Clay by Resident gallery artist, Keith Thomson and contributors. March 22nd thru April 28th 2012.  

Circle Theatre - The Whipping Man

Circle Theatre's 31st Season continues with a new, award-winning play by playwright Matthew Lopez, The Whipping Man. Critically acclaimed from coast to coast, the New York Times hailed The Whipping Man as "haunting, striking, and powerful," and the San Diego Union Tribune noted that "Matthew Lopez's affecting, suspenseful, and searing play strips the skin off such lofty ideas as freedom and honor to peer at the raw nerves underneath." Preview performances are Thursday, March 22; Friday, March 23; and Saturday, March 24 (matinee). The production officially opens Saturday, March 24, at 8:00pm, followed by a post-show party with the cast and crew.  

Forest Park Miniature Railroad - Summer Schedule

This year, the Forest Park Miniature Railroad will begin its summer schedule on Saturday, 3 March 2011. Our summer schedule is, weather permitting: Tuesday through Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am to 6:00pm. Weather permitting is still defined as sunny and fifty degrees or above, no appreciable precipitation, no appreciable wind. Weather may affect our opening times, closing times, and the frequency of trains (on the hour, every forty-five minutes, or every twenty minutes when two trains are running). You may call us at 817-336-3328 to see if we are open and to find the latest information on the Forest Park Miniature Railroad;  

Tandy Hills Natural Area - A Thing Of Beauty

Tandy Hills Natural Area is one of the few surviving examples of native, Fort Worth landscape. It is an important part of our history and heritage. Working closely with the City of Fort Worth, Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area are committed to year-round stewardship of this irreplaceable treasure. As a member of Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area (FOTHNA) you help insure that Tandy Hills survives and thrives. Your membership is, indeed, a thing of beauty. Your 2012 membership comes with a variety of perks that make great gifts, for you or a friend. Check them out here: http://tandyhills.org/friends Happy Winter Solstice from Tandy Hills!  

Amon Carter Museum - Major 50th Anniversary Acquisition

To mark its 50th Anniversary, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art announces that it has acquired an important painting by Mary Cassatt, Woman Standing, Holding a Fan, created in 1878 - 79. The work is one of only two known canvases painted by the artist almost entirely in the medium of distemper and represents a key moment in her transformation into an Impressionist. "A great Cassatt painting has eluded us until now," says Andrew Walker, director of the Amon Carter. "With her contemporaries John Singer Sargent and James McNeill Whistler, Cassatt was one of the most influential American artists living and working abroad in the 19th century;  

REDLETTERPRINTS: Film Is Art And Good Art Is For Everyone.

We say things you are afraid to say about film. We watch the films you are perhaps slightly intimidated to watch, from countries one can barely pronounce and we break it down in 300 words or less. With a background in film from UTA, founder/editor Olivia Reneé Saldívar began her sordid affair with international film at age 14 and it shows no signs of abating. Highly versed in the ins and outs of transcendental Japanese expressionism, South American cinéma vérité or the latest in French neo-realism, both Olivia and co-editor Jonathan Banda list the best from each country so that you get to view the cream of the crop. Redletterprints loves good film and wants to share the love.  

Modern Art Museum - Ed Ruscha: Road Tested

Dr. Marla Price, director of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, is pleased to announce Ed Ruscha: Road Tested. The exhibition, organized by Michael Auping, the Modern's chief curator, will track key images inspired by the artist's long fascination with driving. Since Ruscha's first road trip from Oklahoma City to Los Angeles in 1956, the artist has continued to engage the images he has encountered along the roads of the western United States. This multimedia presentation will feature some of his most iconic paintings, including two large-scale works from the 1960s, Standard Station, Amarillo, Texas (1963) and Standard Station with Ten-Cent Western Being Torn in Half (1964).  

Kimbell Art Museum - CRUCIFIXION by El Greco

Visitors to the Kimbell will have the extraordinary opportunity to view a rare painting on copper of Christ on the cross by the Spanish master El Greco. The painting comes from the collection of Mr. Fayez Sarofim of Houston, who has generously placed it on loan at the Kimbell through early December as part of the Museum's continuing "Guest of Honor" series. The painting is small in scale yet powerful in conception. Christ's limp body hangs from the cross while a mass of dark clouds billows up from the horizon. Adding to the drama of the sky is a bolt of lightning that cuts across the top of the composition and passes directly behind Christ's head.  

Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth, Inc.

The BFFW's mission is to encourage appreciation of the Mexican culture through the education of its history by teaching its traditional dance and music to people of all ages, thereby instilling pride and respect of its heritage. Along with our dancers, the BFFW Board, parents, and volunteers are very energetic and ready to serve the organization in fulfilling its mission. We are very blessed to have the support of the community and give thanks for their support. We hope you will join us soon and enjoy the beautiful art of folkloric Mexican dance... Carmen Garcia, Artistic Director. - Preserving the legacy of our ancestors through music and dance.  

The Coffee Urn

The address is 5018 Trail Lake Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76133 and phone is 817-926-7660. The Coffee Urn is a "third place" to enjoy hot java, warm welcomes, and cool ambience serving wholesome foods and the refreshment of fellowship. We started as a coffee house in 1995 on Bluebonnet Circle. The Coffee Urn has added a breakfast and lunch menu over the years to include light choices such as bagels and muffins for breakfast as well as cooked to order eggs and omelets. Our lunches include "worth the drive" chicken salad which we have been told is the best in town by many of our customers and BLT's. The menu also includes soup and salads, dessert and a variety of delicious beverages.   http://thecoffeeurn.com/

Stockyards Station

There's no place in Texas like the Fort Worth Stockyards Station. Located in the heart of the National Historic District, Stockyards Station exemplifies Texas by providing an exciting blend of old and new. There are over 25 shops, including an art gallery, clothing shops, pottery, candles, a saddlery, a photography studio and much more. Walking tours of the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards, Depot for the Tarantula Steam Train - the only operational steam train in Texas! Horseback Riding, Home of the Fort Worth Herd, and be sure to visit the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. Perfect for Corporate Meetings, Picnics, Wedding Receptions and more!  

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