| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | Sharing the Past Through Art | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/14/14 | Fort Worth |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Fight for SurvivalPresented by Fossil Rim Wildlife Center at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center September 22, 2012 Have you ever wondered what Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is really all about? They are so much more than a drive-through zoo! Come to this program and discover the 5-part mission of Fossil Rim. They will specifically focus on the park's mission of conservation of our animals. You will have the opportunity to learn about Fossil Rim's mission and what they do to save endangered species, while also discovering how you too can save endangered species. | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 09/22/12 | Glen Rose |
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 |
| Saturday Story Time | River Legacy Foundation | 08/18/12 | Arlington |
Portrait ProfessionalsPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum August 18, 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 | 08/18/12 | Fort Worth |
Summer Reading Challenge Grand Celebration Presented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Central Branch August 12, 2012 The Library's Summer Reading Challenge wraps up with a Grand Celebration, at the Central Library. They will have live music, story tellers, and free refreshments! Plus, they will announce the winners of their grand prizes. The Grand Celebration is open to the public and is a great way for the whole family to conclude a summer of reading and fun! | Fort Worth Library | 08/12/12 | Fort Worth |
Art Card CollectorsPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum August 11, 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 | 08/11/12 | 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 |
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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Central 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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - COOL 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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Diamond Hill/Jarvis 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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - East Berry 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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - East Regional 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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Meadowbrook 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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Northwest 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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Northside 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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Ridglea 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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Riverside 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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Seminary South 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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Southwest Regional 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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Summerglen 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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Wedgwood 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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library Northwest 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 |
Summer Reading ChallengePresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library: Ella Mae Shamblee 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 |
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 |
| Saturday Story Time | River Legacy Foundation | 07/21/12 | Arlington |
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 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 |
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: 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 |
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 |
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 |
| New Parents Tour | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/29/12 | Fort Worth |
| Storytime | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/20/12- 06/27/12 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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: Hello Yellow | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/20/12 | 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 |
| Saturday Story Time | River Legacy Foundation | 06/16/12 | Arlington |
| Storytime: Rockin' Red | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/06/12- 06/13/12 | Fort Worth |