Dallas/Fort Worth Events July 10, 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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| Fairs & Festivals 517276 | Taste of DallasThe festival's many food booths spotlight dozens of area restaurants, while other activities include live music, a carnival, arts and crafts, and a kids' area. Samples of food run about $2-$5; admission is free. http://www.tasteofdallas.org Ongoing Daily 7/10/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 12n-11pm; Sat 1pm-11pm; Sun 12:30pm-7pm Cost: Free |
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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 504325 | Harkins Summer Movie Fun: Kung Fu Panda (PG)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 Kung Fu Panda. 817.310.0345 http://www.harkinstheatres.com Ongoing Daily 7/6/09 - 7/10/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-12 Time: 9:45am Cost: $2 |
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| Films 504741 | Family Movie Day: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG)Families are invited to watch a free screening of the feature film at the library. 972.769.4250 http://www.planolibrary.org 7/10/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 11:30am Cost: Free |
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| Films 504732 | Family Movie Day: Igor (PG)Families can enjoy a free screening of the Igor at the library. 972.941.7175 http://www.planolibrary.org 7/10/09 Ages: 7-17 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 504750 | Family Movie: National Treasure: Book of SecretsFamilies are invited to enjoy a free screening of National Treasure: Book of Secrets (PG) at the library. 972.769.4300 http://www.planolibrary.org 7/10/09 Ages: 7-19 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 517640 | Friday Night Films: You've Got Mail (PG)Families can bring blankets to enjoy the Nasher's outdoor garden movie series. 214.242.5100 http://www.nas... turecenter.org 7/10/09 Ages: 7-18 Time: 9pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 504769 | Friday Gaming DayKids in first through fifth grades can play board games, Wii, and Playstation 2 with their peers at the library. 972.769.4200 http://www.planolibrary.org Ongoing Each Fri 7/10/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-11 Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 504717 | Family StorytimeFamilies are invited to enjoy a storytime together at the library. 972.208.8000 http://www.planolibrary.org 7/10/09 Ages: 0-6 Time: 3pm-3:30pm 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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| Other Events 515720 | Cow Appreciation DayChick-fil-A restaurants across the country are hosting Cow Appreciation Day; customers who arrive fully dressed as a cow receive a free Chick-fil-A meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner). "Fully dressed as a cow" means head to toe cow attire. Those wearing only partial cow attire, such as a cow printed shirt, hat, vest, or purse, receive one free entree. 214.691.6111 http://www.chickfila.com 7/10/09 Ages: All Ages Time: During restaurant hours Cost: Free |
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| Overnights 506410 | Ballpark after DarkThe sleepover includes an evening full of baseball activities. Participants hit and pitch in the Rangers' batting cages and get to make a baseball-related craft. The evening winds down with a light snack and a baseball movie. In the morning, overnighters are treated to a ballpark tour and a walk around the warning track. Advance reservations are required. 817.273.5087 http://museum.texasrangers.com 7/10/09 Ages: 6-11 Cost: Call for pricing details. |
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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 507792 | ArtaniaArtania is a cirque-style show under the big top featuring the legendary Kantemirov Family Cossack warriors, breath-taking horsemanship, acrobatic artistry, and more. http://cirquea... eventbrite.com Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 6/11/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-19 Time: Thu-Fri 8pm; Sat 3pm & 7pm; Sun 2pm & 6pm Cost: $35 |
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| Shows 448597 | The Neverending StoryMichael Ende's classic fantasy novel comes to life on stage. Note: No performances July 4-5. 214.978.0110 http://www.dct.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 6/19/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-19 Time: Fri 7:30pm; Sat 1:30pm; Sun 1:30pm & 4:30pm Cost: $12-$22 |
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| Shows 441391 | Willy Wonka, Jr.The Drama Queens' youth performers bring Roald Dahl's classic children's novel to life on stage. http://www.thedramaqueens.com Ongoing Daily 7/10/09 - 7/11/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 7:30pm Cost: Adults $10; Children $8 |
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| Shows 435051 | Little Shop of HorrorsCasa Manana presents the hit Broadway musical about a man-eating plant. 817.332.2272 http://www.casamanana.org Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: Tue-Thu 7:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm & 7pm Cost: $30-$75 |
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| Shows 428554 | A Chorus LineDallas Summer Musicals presents the classic Broadway musical. Note: additional performance on Thu, Jul 16 at 2pm. 214.421.5678 http://www.dal... ermusicals.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/7/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Tue-Fri 8pm; Sat-Sun 2pm & 8pm Cost: $15-$85 |
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| Shows 410449 | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatAndrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway musical about the biblical saga of Joseph comes to the Granbury. 800.547.4697 http://www.gra... operahouse.org Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 7/9/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: Thu 7:30pm; Fri-Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm Cost: Adults $20-$29; Children (12 and under) $10-$14.50 |
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| Shows 341444 | Big RiverBig River is a Tony Award-winning musical based on Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. 817.275.7661 http://www.theatrearlington.org Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 6/19/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: Thu 7:30pm; Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm Cost: $18-$20 |
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| Sports 106958 | The Stockyards Championship RodeoBuckin' broncos, calf roping, bareback riding, and more - all you'd expect to see at a rodeo, in fact! 817.625.1025 http://www.cowtowncoliseum.com/ Ongoing Each Fri, Sat 1/6/06 - 1/7/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm Cost: Adults $9.50 and up; Seniors $7.50 and up; Children $6 |
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| Storytelling 506408 | Little Legends StorytimePreschoolers (and their parents) are invited to the museum for a baseball-related storytime and craft activity. The featured story is Strike Four! by Harriet Ziefert. Advance reservations are required. 817.273.5087 http://museum.texasrangers.com 7/10/09 Ages: 3-5 Time: 10am-11am Cost: $6 per child; free for accompanying adults |
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