Dallas/Fort Worth Events July 1, 2009
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| Exhibits 438661 | Science of SpyingThe interactive Science of Spying exhibit gives eager spy-wannabes of all ages an opportunity to experience the latest spy gadgets and techniques - including remote-control spy planes, night-vision goggles, biometric scanning, computer systems infiltration, and the dolphin spy camera. Visitors also learn how to detect liars, crack safes, and find hidden clues. 214.428.5555 http://www.natureandscience.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 1/4/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Adults $13.75; Seniors & Students (12-18) $12; Children (3-11) $9.75 |
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| Exhibits 437396 | George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver follows Carver's entire life and career as scientist, conservationist, educator, and humanitarian. The exhibit brings together more than one hundred artifacts, animated and live videos, interactive displays, and a re-creation of the Jesup wagon, his mobile classroom. 214.565.9026 http://www.aamdallas.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 3/27/09 - 10/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 437336 | Treasures from the EarthTreasures from the Earth features a collection of diamonds, gems, precious metals, rare minerals, pearls, and fossils - many of which are on loan from exclusive collectors and have never been exhibited in public. The exhibit includes interactive activities for kids and adults. 972.562.5566 http://www.heardmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 4/3/09 - 4/4/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 504708 | Diego Rivera: The Cubist Portraits, 1913-1917Diego Rivera: The Cubist Portraits, 1913-1917 is the first exhibition ever to focus exclusively on this aspect of Rivera's career. The exhibit features about 30 paintings and drawings, many on display in public for the first time. A corollary exhibit, Mexican Art at the Meadows, runs in the downstairs galleries and showcases lithographs by Rivera and other Mexican artists. 214.768.2516 http://www.mea... seumdallas.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/21/09 - 9/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 510199 | KidsArts/Kids' Works 2009KidsArts/Kids' Works 2009 features painting, photography, sculpture, and more by KidsArts 2009 Summer Camp participants. 972.252.7558 http://www.irvingartscenter.com Ongoing Daily 6/27/09 - 8/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During gallery hours Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 493149 | Native Texas ButterfliesVisitors are immersed among hundreds of butterflies in an 800-square foot butterfly house. 972.562.5566 http://www.heardmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-18 Time: During regular hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Films 579810 | Stars at Night Are Big and BrightViewers of the planetarium show at UT-Arlington can take a trip from Arlington to the edge of the universe and back. 817.272.1183 planetarium@uta.edu http://www.uta.edu/planetarium Ongoing Each Wed, Fri 6/1/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Wed & Fri 2pm Cost: $2-$5 |
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| Films 504323 | Harkins Summer Movie Fun: Madagascar: Escape 2...Harkins Theatres' Southlake 14 cinemaplex hosts a series of G- and PG-rated family movies during the summer. Season tickets for up to 10 movies can be purchased in advance for $5, or single-movie tickets can be purchased for $2 at the door. Each week features a different movie; this week's showing is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG). 817.310.0345 http://www.harkinstheatres.com Ongoing Daily 6/29/09 - 7/3/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-12 Time: 9:45am Cost: $2 |
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| Films 504501 | Free Family Films: Kit Kittredge & Madagascar 2Regal Cinema's Free Family Film Festival offers families a screening of a different G- and PG-rated movie each Tuesday and Wednesday morning during the summer. Seating is first come, first served. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show. This week's movies: Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (G) and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG). Schedule and movies are subject to change. Visit the website for titles at other locations throughout the Metroplex. 214.343.9622 http://www.regmovies.com Ongoing Daily 6/30/09 - 7/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Films 494326 | Summer Children's Series: Happy Feet (PG)Studio Movie Grill's summer children's series continues with Happy Feet. The series features a different family movie each week during the summer, Mon-Thu at 11am, with special low ticket prices. Also takes place at the Arlington, Lewisville, and Plano locations. 214.361.2966 http://www.studiomoviegrill.com Ongoing Daily 6/29/09 - 7/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 11am Cost: Adults $2; Children $1 |
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| Films 503668 | Cinemark Movie Clubhouse: Nim's Island (PG)The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse offers kids a chance to see ten PG- or G-rated movies over the course of the summer for $5 if purchased in advance, or $1 per show if purchased at the box office. This week's movie is Nim's Island. Visit the website for movie titles and further information at different Cinemark locations around town. http://www.cinemark.com Ongoing Daily 6/30/09 - 7/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: 10am Cost: $1 |
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| Films 503595 | AMC Summer MovieCamp: Madagascar: Escape 2...AMC Summer MovieCamp offers a different G- and PG-rated movie each week, in a summer camp-like atmosphere. Seating is limited; get tickets early to ensure a spot. Admission proceeds benefit Variety: The Children's Charity and the Will Rogers Institute. This week's movie is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG). Schedule and movie are subject to change; call or check website before heading to the theater. The program is offered at AMC theaters all over town; visit the website for the nearest location. http://www.amctheatres.com/smc 7/1/09 Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am Cost: $1 |
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| Films 231275 | Cry Baby MatineeFirst-run, grown-up films are featured for parents with their little ones. Lights are kept dimmed, the sound is turned down, and baby changing tables are available. 214.841.4700 http://www.ang... as/events.asp Ongoing Each Tue, Wed 7/10/07 - 7/28/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 1:30pm Cost: Adults $7; Children (under 5) free |
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| Library Programs 504772 | Handwriting Decoder with Connie VillalobosKids in first through fifth grades can find out what their handwriting says about their personalities and how handwriting analysis is used in forensics. 972.769.4200 http://www.planolibrary.org 7/1/09 Ages: 6-11 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 514246 | Whirled on a StringValerie Oliver teaches kids the science of spinning using yo-yos, spin tops, and diabolos. Admission is free, but tickets are required, as space is limited. 214.509.4900 http://www.cit... tments/library 7/1/09 Ages: 3-12 Time: 2:30pm & 3:45pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 504713 | Family Gaming DayFamilies are invited to get together to play board games and video games at the library. 972.208.8000 http://www.planolibrary.org 7/1/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 3pm-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 504728 | Marvelous Magic with Jeff LeeKids in grades one to five can enjoy a magic show and maybe even learn a few tricks. 972.208.8000 http://www.planolibrary.org 7/1/09 Ages: 6-11 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 373473 | Your Incredible BodyThe exhibit features 24 interactive kiosks with multimedia games and learning stations that allow kids to explore the immune system, digestion, DNA, and more. 214.428.5555 http://www.natureandscience.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 209097 | Ice Age DallasVisitors can see fossils including the mammoth that lived 20,000 years ago and once grazed along the banks of the Trinity River where Dallas stands today. Also on display is a life-sized robotic Glyptodont, which became extinct 10,000 years ago and is a close relative of modern armadillos. 214.428.5555 http://www.natureandscience.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 209099 | Texas DinosaursThe exhibit focuses on dinosaurs that once lived in Texas, as well as a light-hearted look at how dinosaurs appear in modern pop culture, including comic books, video games, and theme park rides. 214.428.5555 http://www.natureandscience.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Other Events 509715 | Borders Kids' Summer Reading ChallengeKids can hit the books this summer by taking part in Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge. Children pick up Challenge Forms at participating Borders locations, read eight books, list them on the form, and return the form to Borders in exchange for a coupon for one $4.99 Reading Challenge item. Details are available online. http://www.bordersstores.com Ongoing Daily 6/16/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: During business hours Cost: Unknown |
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| Puppet Shows 580494 | The Wizard of OzA marionette version of the classic tale. 214.369.4849 http://www.slappysplayhouse.com Ongoing Each Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 6/27/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-12 Time: Wed 10:30am; Fri-Sat 10:30am &1pm; Sun 2pm Cost: Adults $9; Seniors & Children $8 |
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| Shows 428552 | Chitty Chitty Bang BangDallas Summer Musicals presents a musical production based on the classic movie about a flying car. Note: No 8pm performance on Sat, Jul 4. 214.421.5678 http://www.dal... ermusicals.org Ongoing Daily 6/23/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Mon-Fri 8pm; Sat-Sun 2pm & 8pm Cost: $14-$71 |
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| Special Events 504846 | Dallas Library Activity Series: Hurray for the USAThe Dallas Public Library's summer activity series at the mall continues with an educational patriotic show featuring puppets of Uncle Sam and others. Located between Nordstrom and Macy's. 214.361.6345 http://www.northparkcenter.com 7/1/09 Ages: 3-5 Time: 10:30am Cost: Free |
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| Storytelling 503438 | Storytime at the CarterFamilies can enjoy a free storytime and activities that help make the Carter's artworks come to life. Visit the website for each week's featured book. 817.738.1933 http://www.cartermuseum.org Ongoing Each Wed 6/10/09 - 7/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-8 Time: 10:30am Cost: Free |
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