Dallas/Fort Worth Events July 25, 2009
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| Concerts 504857 | Dallas Library Activity Series: Folk Rock for KidsThe Dallas Public Library's summer activity series at the mall continues with musician Andy Mason performing original songs for kids. Located between Nordstrom and Macy's. 214.361.6345 http://www.northparkcenter.com 7/25/09 Ages: 5-12 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 510030 | July JazzFamilies can picnic and listen to live music from some of the top area jazz musicians. 800..ADDISON http://www.addisontexas.net Ongoing Each Sat 7/11/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm Cost: Free |
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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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| Fairs & Festivals 521161 | National Day of the American CowboyEvents honoring the American cowboy include a cattle drive, cowboy parade, living history presentations, cowboy karaoke contest, a children's art contest, old-fashioned gunfight shows, watermelon eating contests, the Pawnee Bill Wild West Show, and much more. 817.625.9715 http://www.for... stockyards.org 7/25/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 579808 | Black HolesViewers of the planetarium show at UT-Arlington can explore how mammoth stars make a black hole and help figure out where they might lead. 817.272.1183 planetarium@uta.edu http://www.uta.edu/planetarium Ongoing Each Thu, Sat, Sun 6/1/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 11-19 Time: Thu 7pm; Sat 6pm; Sun 1pm Cost: $2-$5 |
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| Films 579809 | Secret of the Cardboard RocketViewers of the planetarium show at UT-Arlington can join two children on a magical journey through the solar system, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. 817.272.1183 planetarium@uta.edu http://www.uta.edu/planetarium Ongoing Each Tue, Thu, Sat 6/1/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-12 Time: Tue & Thu 2pm; Sat 1pm Cost: $2-$5 |
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| Films 579811 | Stars of the PharaohsViewers of the planetarium show at UT-Arlington can travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. 817.272.1183 planetarium@uta.edu http://www.uta.edu/planetarium Ongoing Each Tue, Sat, Sun 6/1/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 11-19 Time: Tue & Sat 7pm; Sun 3pm Cost: $2-$5 |
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| Films 522668 | Live and Let Die (PG)In conjunction with the Science of Spying exhibit, the museum's IMAX hosts a screening of the James Bond movie, Live and Let Die, followed by a post-movie discussion led by a local film expert. 214.428.5555 http://www.natureandscience.org 7/25/09 Ages: 10-19 Time: 7:30pm Cost: Members $5; Non-members $6 |
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| Films 231278 | 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. 972.444.FILM http://www.ang... no/events.asp Ongoing Each Thu, Sat 7/7/07 - 7/28/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am Cost: Adults $6.50; Children (under 5) 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 496869 | Little Red Riding HoodDallas Puppet Theater presents the classic fairy tale through large-scale marionettes. Located in the museum's AT&T Auditorium. Advance reservations available by phone or online. 214.515.0004 http://www.puppetry.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 7/24/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: Fri 11am; Sat 11am & 2pm; Sun 2pm Cost: Adults $7; Children (2-16) $6 |
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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 523515 | Escape to FreedomSoul Children's Theater presents a performance of Escape to Freedom, a play that chronicles the early life of Frederick Douglass. 214.671.0058 http://www.dal... uralCenter.cfm Ongoing Daily 7/24/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: 1:30pm & 7:30pm Cost: $7-$10 |
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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 493213 | Les Miserables School EditionYouth performers from Garland Civic Theatre's Children on Stage program perform an adaptation of the classic Broadway musical. Discounts are available for children and seniors. 972.485.8884 http://www.gar... victheatre.org Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 7/23/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: Thu-Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm Cost: $14-$15 |
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| Shows 509671 | You're a Good Man, Charlie BrownPlano Community Theatre presents the Broadway musical featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang. 972.422.2575 http://www.pla... itytheatre.com Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 7/19/09 - 7/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: Fri 7:15pm; Sat 2:15pm & 7:15pm; Sun 2:15pm Cost: $7 |
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| Shows 428556 | Legally Blonde: The MusicalDallas Summer Musicals presents the Broadway musical based on the hit movie. Note: additional performance on Thu, Jul 30 at 2pm. 214.421.5678 http://www.dal... ermusicals.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/21/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-18 Time: Tue-Fri 8pm; Sat-Sun 2pm & 8pm Cost: $15-$85 |
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| Shows 578086 | Disney's The Aristocats - KidsArtisan Center Theater presents Disney's The Aristocats - Kids, the latest offering in the Artie's Playhouse program of interactive theater designed especially for little kids. 817.284.1200 http://www.artisanct.com Ongoing Each Tue, Thu, Sat 7/25/09 - 9/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-9 Time: Tue 4:30pm; Thu & Sat 10am Cost: $5 |
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| Shows 504657 | Forever PlaidForever Plaid tells the story of a harmony group killed in a 1964 car crash - but the singers come back to earth and perform the show that they never got to do in life. 800.547.4697 http://www.gra... operahouse.org Ongoing Daily 7/22/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: Wed 2:30pm; 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 384069 | West Side StoryThe 1950s Broadway musical based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet comes to the stage at Artisan. Group discounts available. 817.284.1200 http://www.artisanct.com Ongoing Daily except Wed, Sun 7/24/09 - 8/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:30pm; Sat 3pm & 7:30pm Cost: Adults $11-$15; Seniors & Students $11-$13; Children $6-$8 |
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| Shows 523517 | Pirates of PenzanceYouth performers from McKinney Repertory Theatre present the classic Giblert & Sullivan show. 214.544.4630 http://www.mck... artscenter.org Ongoing Daily 7/24/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm Cost: $7 |
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| Shows 193733 | Slappy and Monday's Variety ShowA live variety show featuring acclaimed clowns Tiffany "Slappy" Riley and Dick Monday, who bring their unique vaudeville genius to the stage. Along with Slappy and Monday, the show brims with the talents of world-class magicians, marionettes, and circus stars. 214.369.4849 http://www.slappysplayhouse.com Ongoing Each Sat 6/2/07 - 12/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: 4pm Cost: Adults $9; Children $8 |
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| Special Events 522585 | Kids Summer Space CampIt's been 40 years since Neil Armstrong and company landed on the moon, and local Borders stores are hosting a Space Camp with astronaut games, a solar system craft, and more to commemorate the occasion. Other area Borders are scheduled to host the event; call ahead before heading out. 214.219.0512 http://www.borders.com 7/25/09 Ages: 3-10 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Special Events 515539 | Meadows Museum Family DayIn conjunction with the Diego Rivera: The Cubist Portraits exhibit, families can enjoy gallery games, hands-on activities, and performances by Mexico 2000 Ballet Folklorico. The event includes free admission to the Rivera exhibition. 214.768.4677 http://www.mea... seumdallas.org 7/25/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-2pm Cost: Free |
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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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| Workshops 522846 | Build and Grow Clinic: HelicoptersKids can learn how to use tools and make their own wooden helicopters to take home. All supplies and safety gear are provided. The event takes place at Lowe's locations throughout the area. Visit the website to register in advance or to find a workshop near you; space fills up quickly. 214.259.0021 http://www.lowes.com 7/25/09 Ages: 6-11 Time: 10am-11am Cost: Free |
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| Workshops 522756 | Parent Workshop at DMAFamilies can join museum educators in a hands-on workshop designed to give parents ideas and tools for how to visit an art museum with children. Games, activities, and art projects are provided for children while parents participate in gallery activities. Children must be at least four years old to attend. Class size limited to twelve families. Pre-registration required by phone. 214.922.1312 http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org 7/25/09 Ages: 4-19 Time: 11am-12:30pm Cost: $10/family |
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| Workshops 508039 | Kidgits Craft KornerKidgits Klub members can enjoy a variety of craft activities each Saturday in the mall's food court area near the soft play area. Non-members who wish to sign up (for a $5 annual membership fee) can visit the Guest Services booth or log on to www.simonkidgitsclub.com. 972.255.0571 http://www.sim... lt.aspx?ID=216 Ongoing Each Sat 7/4/09 - 8/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-8 Time: 11am-2pm Cost: Members free; Non-members $5 annual fee |
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| Workshops 509396 | Buggy Welcome SignKids can drop in to make their own collage signs to hang on their doors. The toy store's weekly craft activities take place each Saturday. http://www.lakeshorelearning.com 7/25/09 Ages: 3-12 Time: 11am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Workshops 503459 | Village AcademyKids can participate in a variety of living history classes that focus on topics such as Victorian manners, pioneer cooking, pottery techniques, and more. Call or visit the website for specific topics each week. Classes are divided by age groups. Registration is required at least one week in advance by phone or email. 214.413.3674 reservations@d... agevillage.org http://www.dal... agevillage.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 7/11/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-11 Time: Sat 10am-12n; Sun 12n-2pm Cost: $15 |
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