| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | Saturday Story Time | River Legacy Foundation | 06/16/12 | Arlington |
Attracting HummingbirdsPresented by River Legacy Foundation at River Legacy Living Science Center June 23, 2012 Steve Woodward, avid birder and owner of Wild Bird Center, will teach you how to attract hummingbirds with plants and feeders to your yards and gardens. Also learn about common Texas hummingbirds and their habits during this adult workshop at River Legacy Living Science Center. | River Legacy Foundation | 06/23/12 | Arlington |
| Saturday Story Time | River Legacy Foundation | 08/18/12 | Arlington |
| Saturday Story Time | River Legacy Foundation | 07/21/12 | Arlington |
Ray Wylie HubbardPresented by Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts May 26, 2012 Ray Wylie Hubbard writes the kind of songs that make you want to ride along no matter where he's going, because you know it's gonna' get strange somewhere along the way.
The Summer Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion features lawn seating on lawn chairs and blankets. Picnics, snacks and coolers with beverages are allowed, including beer and wine, but no glass containers. Concessions are available at the pavilion, including burgers, veggie burgers, chicken and quesadillas from J. Gilligans... | Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington | 05/26/12 | Arlington |
Saturday Story TimePresented by River Legacy Foundation at River Legacy Living Science Center October 20, 2012 Children of all ages are invited to listen to fun, seasonal stories presented by a librarian from the Arlington Public Libraries at River Legacy Living Science Center. Stay after for related activity. | River Legacy Foundation | 10/20/12 | Arlington |
Cosmic Colors Presented by The Planetarium at UT Arlington at The Planetarium at UT Arlington May 22, 2012 Take an adventure along the spectrum and discover the world of color. Discover why plants are green, the sky is blue. Take a trip in the universe to discover how scientists use the entire electromagnetic spectrum to view the universe. | The Planetarium at UT Arlington | 05/22/12 | Arlington |
We Are Astronomers Presented by The Planetarium at UT Arlington at The Planetarium at UT Arlington May 24, 2012 Today's astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. We Are Astronomers reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Narrated by David Tennant.
| The Planetarium at UT Arlington | 05/24/12 | Arlington |
| Astronaut | The Planetarium at UT Arlington | 05/26/12 | Arlington |
We Are AstronomersPresented by The Planetarium at UT Arlington at The Planetarium at UT Arlington May 26, 2012 Today's astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. We Are Astronomers reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Narrated by David Tennant. | The Planetarium at UT Arlington | 05/26/12 | Arlington |
Dutch Oven CookingPresented by Log Cabin Village at Log Cabin Village January 14, 2013 Join the Village for a dutch oven cooking demonstration by their friends, the Prairie Dogs (Lone Star Dutch Oven Society)! | Log Cabin Village | 01/14/13 | Fort Worth |
The Ding Dongs or What is the Penalty in Portugal?Presented by Amphibian Stage Productions at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth December 3, 2012 When a sweet-faced couple shows up on a suburban doorstep, an unsuspecting homeowner finds himself the victim of a surreal home invasion. Using wit and wordplay to mask a more sinister threat, the couple wages a battle over indigenous rights from the living room, and we are asked to examine the brutality that fuels our system of private property. Brenda Withers is out to mess with your head and knock you off balance. She succeeds... By the end of The Ding Dongs, you feel almost as dazed... | Amphibian Stage Productions | 12/03/12 | Fort Worth |
| New Parents Tour | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 04/27/12- 05/25/12 | Fort Worth |
| Crafting from the Collection | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 05/31/12 | Fort Worth |
| Storytime: Rockin' Red | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/06/12- 06/13/12 | Fort Worth |
| Sharing the Past Through Art | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/14/14 | Fort Worth |
The Four Musketeers of ModernisPresented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art at Amon Carter Museum of American Art June 21, 2012 In 1930s New York innovative artists such as Stuart Davis, Arshile Gorky, Willem de Kooning, and many others forged their identities as artists, transforming conceptions of what a work of art could be. The enigmatic John Graham was the center of this circle of inventive young artists and served as a mentor and source of information. This lecture examines the complex interrelationships among these adventurous artists during their formative years and the evidence of dialogue and... | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/21/12 | Fort Worth |
| Storytime | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/20/12- 06/27/12 | Fort Worth |
| New Parents Tour | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/29/12 | Fort Worth |
| New Parents Tour | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 05/25/12 | Fort Worth |
| Storytime: Outrageous Orange | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/13/12 | Fort Worth |
| Storytime: Going Green | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/27/12 | Fort Worth |
In the Moment at the ModernPresented by Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth February 22-June 27, 2012 This special program is designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Participants experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversation with docents and thoughtful projects designed by the Museum's education staff. | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | 02/22/12- 06/27/12 | Fort Worth |
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human BodyPresented by Fort Worth Museum of Science and History at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History February 25-September 3, 2012 Sometimes it's stinky; sometimes it's crusty; and sometimes it's slimy! Explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk in this lively exhibition based on the best-selling book of the same name. Grossology uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative exhibits to tell you the good, the bad and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more! | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | 02/25/12- 09/03/12 | Fort Worth |
| Storytime: Hello Yellow | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/20/12 | Fort Worth |
In Search of Casanova: A Journey Through 18th-Century EuropePresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum May 23, 2012 This free lecture is part of a continuing series that introduces the permanent collection and selected exhibitions on view at the Kimbell Art Museum and provides background on the traditions underlying the major schools of art. | Kimbell Art Museum | 05/23/12 | Fort Worth |
Renoir, My Father, by Jean RenoirPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum May 25, 2012 This delightful memoir from the renowned filmmaker recounts the life story of his famous Impressionist painter father. With touching remembrances and valuable insights into Renoir's approach to painting, this book is an important document of Impressionism and its artists. | Kimbell Art Museum | 05/25/12 | Fort Worth |
Tar Beach, by Faith RinggoldPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum June 5, 2012 Museum learning begins early with this special program for preschoolers and their adult partners. Popular children's books inspire group conversations and simple art activities. | Kimbell Art Museum | 06/05/12 | Fort Worth |
Renoir's Wall Power: Painting Large as an ImpressionistPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum June 8, 2012 Colin B. Bailey - associate director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator, The Frick Collection of New York - speaks upon the Impressionist master Renoir. Evening lectures by distinguished guest speakers, held throughout the year, address a range of topics relating to the appreciation and interpretation of art. | Kimbell Art Museum | 06/08/12 | Fort Worth |
| Life on the Prairie, Prairie Invertebrates | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 06/10/12 | Fort Worth |
Forever Friends, by Carin BergerPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum July 3, 2012 Museum learning begins early with this special program for preschoolers and their adult partners. Popular children's books inspire group conversations and simple art activities. | Kimbell Art Museum | 07/03/12 | Fort Worth |
Seeds of Inquiry Professional DevelopmentPresented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas June 26, 2012 Come join them in making interdisciplinary connections with seeds in math, science, social studies, art and language arts. They will reinforce learning strategies for all students using outdoor activities, thinking stations, and inquiry-based investigations, while cultivating their vocabulary gardens. | Botanical Research Institute of Texas | 06/26/12 | Fort Worth |
Bella's Story TimePresented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas July 3-July 7, 2012 Join Bella for reading and exploratory activities in the Burk Children's Library and the Tree House at BRIT! "Bella" is the host of BRIT's family story times. Much more than a hand-puppet, Bella represents a begonia collected by field research botanists in Peru and sent to BRIT as a specimen. | Botanical Research Institute of Texas | 07/03/12- 07/07/12 | Fort Worth |
Infant Story TimePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Southwest Regional Branch May 1-May 23, 2012 Parents will learn how to read, sign, sing and play with their children in a meaningful manner. Bring your infant and a blanket. This program is specific to 1 - 12 month old infants. Please no older siblings. Program is presented by Dr. James Thomas (aka Mr. Jim), a retired librarian, TWU professor and certified in early childhood education. | Fort Worth Library | 05/01/12- 05/23/12 | Fort Worth |
Toddler Story TimePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Northwest Branch May 12-May 27, 2012 Parents will learn how to read, sign, sing and play with their children in a meaningful manner. In addition, parents will promote the use of gross-motor skills, eye/hand coordination, introduce language and concepts, and much, much more! Bring your child and a blanket. This program is specific to 12 - 24 month old toddlers. Please no older siblings. Program is presented by Dr. James Thomas (aka Mr. Jim), a retired librarian, TWU professor and certified in early childhood education. | Fort Worth Library | 05/12/12- 05/27/12 | Fort Worth |
| The Incredible Bubble Show | Fort Worth Library | 05/26/12 | Fort Worth |
The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in HistoryPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum July 20, 2012 This inspiring true story of a special force of American and British museum directors, curators, and art historians called the Monuments Men follows their heroic efforts to mitigate combat damage to monuments across war-torn Europe and to recover artworks looted by the Nazis. | Kimbell Art Museum | 07/20/12 | Fort Worth |
Art Card CollectorsPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum July 21, 2012 Kimbell members are invited to bring the entire family for 45-minute interactive tours designed for all ages. Kid-friendly themes encourage participants to investigate individual masterpieces and discover how artists from long ago or far away communicated important ideas. Each child will receive a Museum souvenir related to the tour. | Kimbell Art Museum | 07/21/12 | Fort Worth |
Decoding Symbols in Christian and Mythological ArtPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum July 21, 2012 Connect with the Kimbell's collection and fellow members on selected Saturdays with an introduction over coffee in the Buffet Restaurant and an in-depth gallery tour on a special topic. | Kimbell Art Museum | 07/21/12 | Fort Worth |
The Lion and the MousePresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum August 7, 2012 Museum learning begins early with this special program for preschoolers and their adult partners. Popular children's books inspire group conversations and simple art activities. | Kimbell Art Museum | 08/07/12 | Fort Worth |
Kids at the SidPresented by Sid Richardson Museum at Sid Richardson Museum June 6-June 20, 2012 Storytelling in Art: Make Your Own Puppets - Families will learn how artists create visual stories in their paintings while hearing stories inspired by the Sid Richardson collection. Then, in the studio classroom, the children will create cloth puppets based on characters in the museum's paintings. Artist's Tool Box: How to Paint Like an Artist - Families will explore the tools and techniques that Western artists Charles M. Russell and Frederic Remington used to create their vibrant paintings.... | Sid Richardson Museum | 06/06/12- 06/20/12 | Fort Worth |
Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible: Ancient Artifacts, Timeless TreasuresPresented by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary School of Music at MacGorman Performing Arts Center July 2, 2012-January 13, 2013 They're the greatest manuscript discovery of the 20th century - and they're in Fort Worth for just six months. Dead Sea Scrolls & the Bible is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to view 16 actual fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls - including eight being exhibited publicly for the first time in history. Come view the 2,000-year-old Dead Sea Scroll fragments-including biblical passages from Exodus, the Psalms and Daniel-along with other ancient artifacts and interactive kiosks that illuminate this... | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary School of Music | 07/02/12- 01/13/13 | Fort Worth |
Bella's Story TimePresented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas June 2-June 5, 2012 Join Bella for reading and exploratory activities in the Burk Children's Library and the Tree House at BRIT! "Bella" is the host of BRIT's family story times. Much more than a hand-puppet, Bella represents a begonia collected by field research botanists in Peru and sent to BRIT as a specimen. | Botanical Research Institute of Texas | 06/02/12- 06/05/12 | Fort Worth |
Fort Worth ISD's Science DepartmentPresented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas May 16-May 22, 2012 BRIT is delighted to work with Fort Worth ISD's Science Department by hosting their Independent Research Project this May. Eighty students with the very best independent research projects, identified by their teachers, will be invited to showcase their projects in BRIT's Exhibit Hall, where researchers and community members will view their projects. This week-long exhibition will include the students' tri-fold poster presentations and journals. Come see what some of Fort Worth's brightest young... | Botanical Research Institute of Texas | 05/16/12- 05/22/12 | Fort Worth |
Mutual of Omaha's Wild KingdomPresented by Performing Arts Fort Worth at Bass Performance Hall December 2, 2012 In his popular live presentations, Peter shares his exciting animal world, travel experiences and timeless tales. He highlights his many adventures with a mix of video clips and bloopers while introducing friendly exotic animals to audience members, and telling inspirational stories dealing with issues of conservation, travel, and wildlife filming. Peter's fascinating stories have been thrilling and educating audiences across the country for years. | Performing Arts Fort Worth | 12/02/12 | Fort Worth |
Storytime: True BluePresented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art at Amon Carter Museum of American Art July 11, 2012 The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is pleased to announce the return of Storytime. and brings the museum's artworks to life through engaging children's stories and related art activities. Storytime this year is all about color, says Jessica Kennedy, public programs manager. They invite the children to explore a different color each Wednesday and encourage families to come dressed in that day's featured color for even more fun. | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 07/11/12 | Fort Worth |
Storytime: Incredible IndigoPresented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art at Amon Carter Museum of American Art July 18, 2012 The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is pleased to announce the return of Storytime. and brings the museum's artworks to life through engaging children's stories and related art activities. Storytime this year is all about color, says Jessica Kennedy, public programs manager. They invite the children to explore a different color each Wednesday and encourage families to come dressed in that day's featured color for even more fun. | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 07/18/12 | Fort Worth |
Storytime: Very, Very VioletPresented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art at Amon Carter Museum of American Art July 25, 2012 The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is pleased to announce the return of Storytime. and brings the museum's artworks to life through engaging children's stories and related art activities. Storytime this year is all about color, says Jessica Kennedy, public programs manager. They invite the children to explore a different color each Wednesday and encourage families to come dressed in that day's featured color for even more fun. | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 07/25/12 | Fort Worth |
Venus TransitPresented by Fort Worth Museum of Science and History at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History June 5, 2012 Join them in front of the Museum for safe viewing of the Venus Transit, when the planet Venus passes directly between the Sun and Earth. The Noble Planetarium and Fort Worth Astronomical Society will provide telescopes, solar filters and plenty of guidance. It won't occur again for another 105 years, so don't miss this event! | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | 06/05/12 | Fort Worth |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - BOLD Branch May 26-August 5, 2012 Calling all readers! The annual Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge. The program is open to participants of all ages, and everyone is eligible to win some great prizes-including iPads, Kindle Fires, Nooks, netbook computers, and museum memberships. It's easy to get started, just stop by your local Fort Worth Library location and pick up a reading card. And remember, the Summer Reading Challenge isn't just about reading - the Library has fun programs, too! Throughout June and July, their library... | Fort Worth Library | 05/26/12- 08/05/12 | Fort Worth |