Dallas/Fort Worth Events July 3, 2009
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| Concerts 498553 | Concerts in the Garden: Family Fireworks PicnicThe Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra's 19th annual summer music festival continues with an Independence Day celebration featuring patriotic songs and marches. All concerts in the series are followed by a fireworks show. Advance tickets available by phone or online. 817.665.6000 http://www.fwsymphony.org Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 7/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm Cost: Tables: Adults $22-$45; Children $10-$45. Lawn: Adults $15-$18; Children (10 & under) 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 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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| Holiday Seasonal 516289 | Festive FourthThe Independence Day celebration features live music, food, and fireworks. Parking is available at the Metrosquare Business Park, two blocks south of the Historical Park on Ford Road, with a free shuttle to the gate. http://www.farmersbranch.info 7/3/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6:30pm-dark Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 505538 | Lone Stars & Stripes CelebrationThe race track surrounds its day of horse racing with an Independence Day celebration featuring fireworks, live music, and kids' activities such as bounce houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, a climbing wall, and games. 972.263.7223 http://www.lonestarpark.com Ongoing Daily 7/3/09 - 7/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 3pm-11:30pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 510028 | Kaboom TownIn addition to the spectacular fireworks show, Addison's annual Kaboom Town celebration includes a historic airplane flyover, food, live music, a rock climbing wall, a giant slide, inflatables, sand art, an obstacle course, and much more. Families can stick around for a free outdoor screening of Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG) after the fireworks. 800..ADDISON http://www.addisontexas.net 7/3/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm-12m 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 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 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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| Shows 410447 | America the BeautifulAn annual patriotic musical production celebrating America. 800.547.4697 http://www.gra... operahouse.org Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 6/11/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 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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| Shows 496866 | The Gustafer Yellowgold ShowThe brain child of singer/songwriter Morgan Taylor, Gustafer Yellowgold is part concert and part animated movie. The story of Gustafer and his friends comes to life on a giant screen during Morgan Taylor's concert. 972.252.2787 http://www.irvingartscenter.com 7/3/09 Ages: 3-10 Time: 6pm Cost: $5 |
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| Sports 510237 | Rangers vs Rays: Fireworks FridayThe Texas Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Rays, and a fireworks show follows the game. 817.273.5131 http://texas.rangers.mlb.com 7/3/09 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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