Dallas/Fort Worth Events July 17, 2009
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| Concerts 493136 | The Lowe FamilyThe Lowe Family performs a blend of classical, Broadway, Irish, jazz, bluegrass, old-time favorites, dance, six-part harmony, gospel, and more. 817.212.4280 http://www.basshall.com 7/17/09 Ages: 7-18 Time: 8pm Cost: $19-$49 |
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| Exhibits 521350 | The Art of Dr. SeussThe Art of Dr. Seuss: A Retrospective and National Touring Exhibition features works from every facet of Theodore "Dr. Seuss" Geisel's varied career, including rare early art and poetry, advertising works, World War II editorial cartoons, magazine covers from the 1920s-1930's, his collection of unorthodox taxidermy, and never-before-seen works from his personal archives. 214.740.9400 http://www.sto... lisfineart.com Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 8/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: During gallery hours Cost: Free |
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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 504326 | Harkins Summer Movie Fun: Kit Kittredge (G)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 Kit Kittredge: An American Girl. 817.310.0345 http://www.harkinstheatres.com Ongoing Daily 7/13/09 - 7/17/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-12 Time: 9:45am Cost: $2 |
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| Films 504742 | Family Movie Day: Oliver and Company (G)Families are invited to watch a free screening of the feature film at the library. 972.769.4250 http://www.planolibrary.org 7/17/09 Ages: 4-19 Time: 11:30am Cost: Free |
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| Films 504733 | Family Movie Day: The Tale of Despereaux (G)Families can enjoy a free screening of The Tale of Despereaux at the library. 972.941.7175 http://www.planolibrary.org 7/17/09 Ages: 4-17 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 504751 | Family Movie Day: Bolt (PG)Families are invited to enjoy a free screening of the feature film at the library. 972.769.4300 http://www.planolibrary.org 7/17/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 517641 | Friday Night Films: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG)Families can bring blankets to enjoy the Nasher's outdoor garden movie series. 214.242.5100 http://www.nas... turecenter.org 7/17/09 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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| 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 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 431117 | MameGarland Summer Musicals presents the classic Broadway musical. 972.205.2790 http://www.gar... ermusicals.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 7/17/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 2:30pm Cost: $20-$25 |
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| Shows 509670 | You're a Good Man, Charlie BrownPlano Community Theatre presents the Broadway musical featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang. The production continues on weekends Jun 19-27. 972.422.2575 http://www.pla... itytheatre.com 7/17/09 Ages: 4-18 Time: 10:45am Cost: $7 |
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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 504685 | Dora the Explorer Live!Dora and Boots take the stage in a live musical adventure, Search for the City of Lost Toys. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. 972.854.5111 http://www.nokialivedfw.com Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-8 Time: Fri 7pm; Sat 11am, 2pm, & 5pm; Sun 2pm & 5pm Cost: $15-$43 |
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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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| Shows 520822 | The King and IA cast of 90 children ages three to 18 performs the classic Broadway musical. Group discounts available. 972.353.2720 http://www.getintotheact.org Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-19 Time: Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm & 7pm; Sun 2pm Cost: Adults $10; Seniors & Students $8; Children (9 & under) $7 |
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| Special Events 517139 | Christmas in JulyMetroMoms invites families to support the Angel Twins Foundation with a benefit at the Wiggly Play Center. Children can play and dance with the Wiggles characters Wags, Henry, and Dorothy, while parents visit with vendors. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Angel Twins Foundation. RSVP online or by phone. 817.913.0558 http://www.MetroMomsEvents.com 7/17/09 Ages: 0-10 Time: 6pm-9pm Cost: Children $6; Adults free |
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| Special Events 515427 | LEGO Store Grand Opening WeekendThe LEGO Store celebrates its grand opening at NorthPark Center with a massive building project to construct an eight-foot-tall Yoda from Star Wars; kids and grown-ups alike can participate all weekend. Located on the lower level near Dillard's. Also, the store gives away LEGO sets and t-shirts to the first 300 customers spending $35 on Sat and Sun. http://www.lego.com Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri-Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 12n-6pm Cost: Free |
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| Special Events 517644 | Late Night Block PartyThe Dallas Museum of Art, the Crow Collection of Asian Art, and Nasher Sculpture Center host a night of indoor and outdoor film screenings, concerts, strolling entertainers, parades, artist demos, family activities, and more. Outdoor Block Party events and admission to the Crow and the Nasher are free. 214.922.1286 http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org 7/17/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-12m Cost: Free; admission required for DMA only |
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| Special Events 498788 | Week of Summer Fun: Bubble WonderThe mall's week of summer fun wraps up with the Bubble Wonder Show, featuring a bubble caterpillar, bubble volcano, electric dancing bubble, bubble merry-go-round, and more. Located in the Grand Court near Neiman Marcus. 972.202.4900 http://www.shopwillowbend.com 7/17/09 Ages: 3-12 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Sports 510239 | Rangers vs Twins: Fireworks FridayThe Texas Rangers take on the Minnesota Twins, and a fireworks show follows the game. 817.273.5131 http://texas.rangers.mlb.com 7/17/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm Cost: $6 and up |
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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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