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Founded in June 2000, FWSCENE.COM is a leading provider of community information for art, entertainment, restaurants and theatre in Fort Worth, Texas. Our mission is to provide complete, up-to-date information about all the activities in and around our town. Any business that deals in art, entertainment, restaurants, theatre or public offerings of this type are welcome to submit entries to FWSCENE.COM for publication. If you know of a business that provides art, entertainment, dining, theatre or cultural benefit to the community we would appreciate your sharing that with us.

Stage West - Copenhagen

In 1941, a meeting took place between Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg, close friends and colleagues who had revolutionized atomic physics in the 1920s. It was a short meeting, and it ended their friendship. What happened between the two? This is the question at the heart of Michael Frayn’s brilliant Copenhagen, beginning a run at Fort Worth’s Stage West on Thursday, February 18. By the time of their meeting, Heisenberg was working for Nazi Germany. Denmark, Bohr’s homeland, was Nazi-occupied, and Bohr was assumed to be under their surveillance. So the two men went for a walk, in order to keep their conversation private.  

O'Toole Gallery

It was the recent advice of David Conn, artist and art professor at TCU, that sparked a creative flurry of new work by Ft. Worth artist, Ken O'Toole. Conn juried one of O'Toole's digital collages, A Word of Balance, into the Rio Brazos exhibition last year, and suggested O'Toole use an airbrush to capture the same look without the computer. Ken O'Toole has closely studied the works of numerous abstract expressionist painters. The influence on his work by favorites, Jackson Pollock, Norman Lewis, and Paul Jenkins are undeniable. These new works will be on display at an upcoming event to be held at Park Plaza in Fort Worth. Stay tuned for the announcement.  

Modern Art Museum - Susan Rothenberg: Moving In Place

In conjunction with the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth will present a special exhibition of some 25 paintings by Susan Rothenberg. The exhibition is organized by the Museum's Chief Curator, Michael Auping, who has known the artist for over three decades. He and Rothenberg have identified a select group of paintings-from the early horse paintings of the mid-1970s, to her most recent body of work, which explores a number of central motifs that have occurred throughout her 35-year career. Auping comments, "Rather than focusing on Rothenberg's famous early horse paintings as the beginning of a symbolic, figurative evolution...    

A Tribute To Elvis With Kraig Parker

Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 8 p.m. You've seen him in the heat of summer at Concerts In The Garden – now, by popular demand, catch him in the cool of the Hall! Hailed as one of the best impersonators in the business, Kraig Parker has the look, voice, moves and style of the King. This exciting show in Bass Performance Hall will have you all shook up! Tickets are $18 - $75 and are available ONLY to subscribers until August 31. For additional information, contact: Trish Ciaravino, FWSO Press and Publications Manager, - Elvis Lives -  

Forest Park Miniature Railroad - Winter Schedule

Our Winter Schedule will begin on 3 November 2009. Our Winter Schedule remains: Saturdays, Sundays, and Selected Holidays 12:00 noon to 4:00-5:00 pm. While this is our official schedule, our closing time may change somewhat depending on the time of sunset, weather conditions (especially the temperature and wind conditions), and the number of passengers. The best way to check this is to call our voice mail at the Trinity Park Depot (817-336-3328). This number will always have the most recent information about the Forest Park Miniature Railroad. You can, of course, continue to call me at 817-834-2119.  

Small Dog Social Club

A place for small dogs to get out in a safe relaxed environment to just get social. We encourage rescues to attend, it's all free. Sponsoring rescue groups receive 5% of all sales from vendors in exchange for helping up police the area after the meeting, along with setting up a table with flyers and a donation jar. It's all about letting folks meet rescue doglets, and trying to help. Sadly so may are giving up dogs now due to the economy, shelters are over the top full, and euthing more than they have ever had to do. Rescue groups are full, we all move over and take one more in, and one more in. It's located at Tiger Tails, 100 Van Worth, Mansfield, Texas 76063-1233. For more info contact: MOLLY.

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.  

Dance Fuse Variety Band

Whether you are planning a Wedding, Party, or just need live music for the evening contact Dance Fuse for the ultimate dance floor experience! We do: Disco, Dance, Motown, Jazz, Country, Rock, Pop. Our 8-piece band delivers a high-energy show that is perfect for nearly every occasion. Check our Songlist, to see if we are a good fit for you! And don't forget to listen to our video demo, We are available for bookings anywhere in the DFW metroplex. Please consider us for your next reception, party or event. We'll keep the dance floor going! I look forward to hearing from you. Paul Dering, Dance Fuse Variety Band, Dallas, TX, (214) 664-0654, paul@dancefuse.com, www.DanceFuse.com  

Augenblick Photography

Augenblick produces a selection of fine art photographs. The prints are available as part of a numbered series with a letter of authenticity accompanying each one. They specialize in travel, scenic and nature photography. Their goal is to help you experience the sights and feeling of a place through their art. Augenblick began business in 2006 but it has quickly established itself through its website, a series of exhibitions and competitions. In addition to traditional photographic prints, they also offer their art on watercolor paper and metallic paper. Regardless of the print medium you choose, you will be pleased with the outstanding results. Please take a look!  

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.   thecoffeeurn@sbcglobal.net

Nature and Landscape Photographs

The photographer is a physician, who has a long time passion for photography. Now you can help fight cancer and own beautiful, one-of-a-kind art photographs at the same time. Also available is an attractive book with the touching story of the first years of a premature infant, interspersed with nature photographs. The photographer is superb at capturing nature, landscapes and close ups. She is also committed to her medical profession. 70% of all her procedings from the sale of the photographs and 100% of the procedings from the sale of the books are donated to "Patel Memorial Breast Cancer Endowment Fund.  

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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