| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | 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 |
| Storytime: Hello Yellow | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/20/12 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
| Life on the Prairie, Prairie Invertebrates | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 06/10/12 | Fort Worth |
Fight for Survival Presented by Fossil Rim Wildlife Center at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center June 9, 2012 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. At the conclusion of the program you will even be able to meet some of their endangered friends while on a tour of the park. | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 06/09/12 | Glen Rose |
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 |
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 |
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 |