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Remembering Josephine Mahaffey:The Texas Dynamo

Reception for friends of the family, Collectors of Fort Worth Art and the general public: July 9, 2010; 6 - 9 PM. Exhibition runs Wednesday July 7, 2010 - Friday July 30, 2010 at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center , 1300 Gendy Street, Phone 817-738-1938. Josephine Mahaffey was born into a rural farming family in Hopkins County, Texas in 1903. She moved to Fort Worth as a newlywed in 1922 and began receiving art instruction from Sallie Blyth Mummert. Mahaffey's gift for rapid composition soon emerged. She called it direct painting. "You've got to get it down fast," Mahaffey once said, "or else you lose it."  

Stage West - RolePlay

Justin Lazenby and Julie-Ann Jobson are newly engaged, living happily in Justin’s apartment in the London Docklands area. And they have decided to throw a dinner party so that they can meet each other’s parents, and the parents can meet each other. What could go wrong? Well, since the playwright is Britcom master Alan Ayckbourn, everything is likely to go wrong, quickly and hilariously, and it does, as Stage West presents RolePlay, which will begin its run Thursday, June 24. Julie-Ann is having something of a meltdown over the party, insisting that every detail be perfect. It’s March, and the weather is not cooperating—there’s a fairly intense wind-and-rain event in progress.  

Circle Theatre - Something Intangible

It's Hollywood, 1940. Two very different brothers struggle to run a studio on the brink of a major movie innovation. One is a visionary and the other a "numbers man". If they don't kill each other first, they will create ... Something Intangible. Circle Theatre proudly presents the regional premiere of Something Intangible, a new play by Bruce Graham. Preview performances for the show are Thursday, June 24; Friday, June 25; and Saturday, June 26 (matinee). The production will officially open Saturday evening, June 26 at 8:00pm, followed by a post-show party with the cast & crew. Play runs: June 24 - July 24 Sundance Square Entertainment District  

Amphibian Stage Productions - The First Day Of School

The First Day of School, a sexy new comedy by Billy Aronson, creator of the Original Concept of Rent. Amphibian veteran Evan Mueller directs an ensemble cast in performances running July 8 – July 25 at the Hardy and Betty Sanders Theater at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. The First Day of School is a hilarious farce about a group of devoted parents who decide to make their children’s first day of school a first of their own, turning their lives upside-down and giving a whole new meaning to the term “physical education.” When the PTA bagel social is cancelled, David and Susan find themselves with the whole day free and decide to make the most of the occasion.  

Modern Art Museum - Festival de la Risa

The Modern is pleased to join with the Lone Star Film Society and the Consul General of Mexico in Dallas in presenting a celebration of Mexican culture and comic cinema August 6 - 15. Featuring films, lectures, discussions, live music, dancing and gourmet Mexican cuisine, this festival commemorates the 200th anniversary of Mexican independence and the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. Film tickets are $8.50/$6.50 for Modern members and Lone Star Film Society members. Members of Reel People at the Modern and Lone Star Film Society members may purchase tickets in advance by calling 817.840.2154 or the Modern's admission desk at 817.738.9215.    

O'Toole Gallery - Park Plaza Open House

Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 10th, so that you do not miss the Park Plaza open house at 2501 Parkview Dr in Fort Worth. Our suite (#101, in the main lobby) has been spruced up, expanded, and filled with new art from artists: Michael D Smith, Danny Owens, Sleepy Gomez, Anita McConnell, Sheri Jones, James Haddock, Robert Berry, Linda Little, Eddie Phillips, Nancy Degenkolb, Ken O'Toole plans a preview of his new "Under-Works" series comprised of 3-D collage and photography. The building staff is also showing off their new executive suites on the sixth floor. The fun begins at 4 and runs until 7. Refreshments will be served and it's okay if you indulge.  

Artspace111 - Three Different Art Workshops

Artspace111 will be hosting three different art workshops this summer. Ann Ekstrom: 2 Good Ways to Start an Oil Painting, Session I: Wednesday, July 21 - Thursday, July 22, 10 - 3 pm, Session II: Wednesday, July 28 - Thursday, July 29, 10 - 3 pm, Cost: $375 for Session I & Session II + cost of materials, Pat Gabriel: Cloudscapes in Oil, Saturday, July 24, 10 - 4:30 pm, Cost: $150 + cost of materials, Daniel Blagg: Watercolor, Monday, July 26 - Tuesday, July 27, 10 - 3 pm Cost: $200 + cost of materials. For additional information and to sign-up for workshops, please contact - Margery Grella at art@artspace111.com.  

Bass Performance Hall - George Jones Returns

Performing Arts Fort Worth welcomes the return of country music icon George Jones to Bass Performance Hall on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. Year after year, George Jones goes on tour, playing everywhere from roadside honky-tonks to high-roller casinos to performing arts centers. Not much has changed, in other words, over the past 50 years. Just as he did when he was in his twenties, Jones – now in his late seventies – still lives and breathes the road, the stage, the audience. five decades, the Texas-reared singer has released more than 1,000 different album titles and charted more singles than any artist in any format of music.  

FWSO - IN THE GARDEN

One of Fort Worth’s best seasonal outings, the 20th annual Concerts In The Garden Summer Music Festival offers 19 nights of outdoor concerts, May 28 through July 4, at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden located on University Drive and Interstate 30. This series offers a variety of music for every taste, from Elvis to the Eagles to Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overture, plus fabulous fireworks every night and three nights of Old-Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic on July 2, 3 and 4! Tickets go on sale Monday, April 26 at www.fwsymphony.org or by calling 817-665-6000. The festival features outdoor performances in a casual setting.  

Forest Park Miniature Railroad - Summer Schedule

Our Summer Schedule will begin on 2 March 2010 and will run through 28 November 2010. Our operating conditions have changed to sunny and 50° or above, no appreciable wind, no appreciable precipitation. Interpretation of these conditions is at the discretion of Train Master Mike Miller, so call 817-336-3328 to check if we are open or closed if you have any question concerning this. Our Summer Schedule remains: Tuesday through Friday - 11:00am to 4:30-5:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays - 11:00am to 5:00-6:00pm. If you have any questions or comments, please call me at 817-336-3328 or 817-834-2119. You may also email me at fpmt@fpmt.us.  

Amon Carter Museum - The Potter

The Amon Carter Museum has acquired a rediscovered painting by American artist George de Forest Brush. The Potter, painted in 1889, had been in private hands since 1946, when it was sold from the collection of the Galveston financier William L. Moody III. “The acquisition of one of Brush’s ‘lost’ Indian pictures is a major addition to our collection of material relating to the American West,” says Dr. Ron Tyler, director of the Amon Carter Museum. “Now, our visitors will have the opportunity to view Brush’s exacting but highly nuanced depiction of an Indian within the context of other representations of indigenous people...  

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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