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Word from the CVBs The Sounds of Summer are Playing in Fort Worth
Hear the sounds of summer this July in Fort Worth! From symphonic melodies to the crack of the baseball bat to the musical score of Fats Waller, experience summer’s high notes in the “City of Cowboys and Culture.” During July, enjoy the soothing music of the Fort Worth Symphony in the beautiful Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Pack a picnic or call ahead and place a picnic order with City Club, the Official Picnic Partner with offerings ranging from $8 box lunches to custom-order gourmet baskets. Grounds open at 6:30 p.m. and concerts begin around 8 p.m. Music ranges from classical and big band to blues and rock ‘n roll. For more information, visit www.fwsymphony.org. Take a swing into summer with Fort Worth Cats baseball! Again, the team takes the field to defend its American Association Champion title. The Cats play at LaGrave Field just north of downtown and offer a fun family atmosphere at a great price. Home games take place through August 19. For more information, visit www.fwcats.com. Don’t miss Ain’t Misbehavin: The Fats Waller Musical Show at Jubilee Theatre. This vibrant musical revue is a tribute to the black musicians of the early 1900s that centers on the music of one of the most prolific musicians of the time, Thomas “Fats” Waller. A Tony Award winner, this musical has become a classic of African-American theatre that is sure to bring the house down and keep you singing, and swinging, into the streets. The show runs July 11-August 10. For more information, visit www.jubileetheatre.org. For other information, visit www.fortworth.com, call 1-800-433-5747, or stop by one of our Visitor Information Centers. Happy Birthday U.S.A.! Our nation is turning a grand 232 years old this 4th of July! What better way to mark America’s birthday and freedom than a giant celebration? Come see the stars and stripes at the 43rd Annual USA Independence Day Parade in Arlington where this year’s theme is the “Bill of Rights.” The event includes floats, marching bands, military color guards and dignitaries commemorating the “Land of the free and the home of the brave!” The parade starts at 9 a.m. on 4 July. For more information including route, visit www.arlington4th.com. Want to see the rockets red glare, and fireworks bursting in air? Head over to Richard Simpson Park for “Light up the Lake” on July 3. This free community celebration includes live entertainment, vendors, bounce houses, arts, crafts, a lighted boat regatta and a 20-minute fireworks show on Lake Arlington. The party starts at 5:30 p.m., and the fireworks will begin at dark. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and the whole family to enjoy the festivities and the fireworks show. For details visit www.naturallyfun.org and download the “naturally fun” brochure. If gas prices are creating the need for your family to have a “stay’cation,” FUN CENTRAL has you covered with movie nights, too. Every Friday night at Veterans Park, a new family movie will play at dusk. Admission is free, and favorites such as the NeverEnding Story will provide the family with a delightful evening at the movies! Movie Night Fridays begins July 11. To see the movie list and other information visit www.naturallyfun.org. Check out our other “stay’cation” packages available now at www.arlington.org. Our packages are a great value and have terrific add-on options. To purchase your FUNtastic Family Package, visit www.arlington.org and click on the green box in the upper right hand corner or call 1-866-656-FUNN (3866) now! Spend July Fourth Weekend in Grapevine
Make your way to Grapevine for summertime activities! The first significant national 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial will be dedicated in Grapevine, Texas Friday, July 4 at 10 a.m. at 1000 Texan Trail. This $1 million public monument and plaza is 1.5 times life size and sits atop Texas limestone. The figures on the monument pay tribute to all flight crews – representing the valor, dedication, and commitment that flight crews exhibit. This memorial is important to the history of aviation because it remembers the lost and honors those who strive for excellence each day. Independence Day wouldn’t be complete without a colorful Fireworks Extra vaganza. So, find your spot and stake a claim near Lake Grapevine on Friday, July 4 to watch fireworks light up the sky at the 26th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza! The pyrotechnics will launch off the shores of Oak Grove Park at 9:30 p.m., but the rockets’ red glare can be viewed from any lakeside location. Also tune into 98.7 FM KLUV at 9:30 p.m. on July 4 to hear musical accompaniment to the Fireworks Extravaganza, featuring customized patriotic music synchronized with a 30-minute spectacular fireworks display. Along with the other Grapevine events during the patriotic weekend, Grapevine also brings a summer wine trail, “Red, Whites & You!” on Saturday, July 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning at Cross Timbers Winery, at 805 N. Main St. in Grapevine. The wine tour includes visits to nine wineries in Grapevine. You may purchase tickets in advance at www.suvinowinery.com for $40 or $45 at the door. The Historic Downtown Grapevine Association is sponsoring Grapevine Summer Nights at the Gazebo in the 300 block of Main St. in Historic Downtown Grapevine beginning Saturday, July 5, and continuing each Friday from July 11 through August 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. During Summer Nights, residents and visitors can enjoy a lovely evening shopping late, enjoying sidewalk sales, refreshments, entertainment, gift basket drawings and lots of family fun. For more information, please contact the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau at 817-410-3185 or visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com. Summer Fun in Granbury– Less Than A Tank Away! Pack up the family and/or friends and head to Granbury for summer fun. Nestled in the heart of the Brazos River Valley, Lake Granbury is the spot to be for those inclined to water sports, fishing or just lying around the boat on a lazy summer day. So, you don’t have a boat–no problem. Granbury Riverboat, the star of Lake Granbury offers an assortment of cruises for those who prefer to let someone else do the driving. Guys, do you have golf on your mind? Spend the day at Harbor Lakes or Hidden Oaks, or choose from one of several well-groomed, professional courses in Granbury. Got a girls shopping weekend on your mind? More than 40 shops and boutiques in the historic shopping district will entice you with hidden treasures as you stroll in the Victorian elegance of the fully restored historic square. Afterwards, refresh yourself at one our coffee shops, sandwich shops or Victorian tearooms. Entertainment more your style? Enjoy a rousing family oriented performance at Granbury Live or Starfire Music Theatre, a Broadway style show at the 1886 Opera House or maybe the Brazos Drive-In for a first run movie in a fifties-style setting. Art fanatic? Check out our local artists’ works at the Shanley Center for the Arts or Tarleton’s Langdon Center. Wine tasting anyone? You’ll be a connoisseur for sure after a visit to Barking Rocks Winery or make your own label at D’Vine Wine of Granbury. Fun summertime activities are abundant in the small town atmosphere of Granbury. After so much fun you will want to spend the night in one of our cozy bed & breakfast inns or your choice of hotels – Granbury has it all. Experience Granbury – less than a tank away! For additional information call the Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-950-2212 or visit our web site www.granburytx.com. Fossil Rim Offers New Wildlife Experiences With summer in full swing, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is offering several new amenities to make the visitor experience more enjoyable. There have also been several innovations to the Fossil Rim web site, such as allowing shopping at the Nature Store on-line. A new animal flipbook and audio CD are available to enhance the drive-thru experience while taking the drive-thru tour. The book goes hand in hand with the audio CD and helps visitors identify the animals and look for animals that may be out of sight. The book and CD can be purchased at the front gate or the audio CD can be purchased on-line from the Nature Store for $9.99. The Nature Store is always a popular stop on the tour and visitors have the opportunity to browse one of the largest selections of animal-related gifts in Texas. Many of the products are also now available on the Fossil Rim web site at www.fossilrim.org. Everything from t-shirts, exclusive jewelry, food products and more can be purchased, with all of the items making great gifts for animal lovers around the world. Proceeds benefit Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and help feed the animals. Also available on-line are memberships to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, as well as gift certificates for future visits. The advantage of the annual membership is that it entitles members to unlimited visits throughout the year, plus special discounts and notification of special events. Discounts include 10% off lodging and Behind the Scenes Tours at Fossil Rim. Membership rates are available for families, individuals and senior citizens. Fossil Rim is a nonprofit foundation and one of the premier wildlife c onservation and education facilities in North America. In addition to their conservation efforts, Fossil Rim also provides visitors an up close experience with some of the world’s most endangered species. Glen Rose also offers a number of overnight opportunities ranging from upscale lodges to a variety of bed and breakfasts, cabins, cottages, campgrounds, hotels and RV parks. For more information on The Promise or other Glen Rose attractions, contact the Glen Rose Visitor Information Center at 1-888-346-62 82 or visit their web site at www.glenrosetexas.net. GRAND PRAIRIE JULY 2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 1-31 Simulcast Racing, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Simulcast racing is available seven days a week in the Post Time Pavilion, the Las Vegas-style racebook and sportsbar. Smoke-free simulcast available on Saturdays and Sundays on the second level of the Grand Stand. (call for exact dates) Admission fee. Call 972.263.RACE. July 1-6, 11-16, 23-26 Grand Prairie AirHogs Baseball, Grand Prairie. Home games will be at the team's brand-new stadium located between Lone Star Park and NOKIA Theatre. For season or group ticket information, contact the AirHogs at 972.504.9383. July 2-27 Premier Thoroughbred Season, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Experience world-class live Thoroughbred horse racing at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Thursday through Sunday. Thurs. - Fri. first race at 6:35 p.m. Sat. & Sun. first race at 1:35 p.m. Simulcast racing continues year-round at the Post Time Pavilion. Post Time Pavilion Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Post Time Pavilion Prices (non-live racing days): Admission - $3, General Parking - $2. Valet Parking - $9. Lone Star Park prices (live racing days): General Admission - $3, General Parking - $2. Valet Parking - $9. Call: 972.263.7223 Fax 972.262.5622 July 3 & 4 Lone Stars and Stripes, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Holiday festivities, food, rides, exhibits, music, children's area, live horse racing and much more. A fireworks display choreographed to music will cap off the day at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie following the last live race. Admission fee. Call 972.263.7223 or 972.237.8100. July 4 Fourth of July Fireworks, Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake, Grand Prairie. Annual fireworks display over Joe Pool Lake hosted by Lynn Creek Park. Fireworks begin approximately 9:30 p.m. Admission fee. Call 817.467.4173. July 12 Stars of Texas, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Lone Star Park features following the final live race on opening weekend. General admission tickets. Call 972.263.7223 or lonestarpark.com. July 26 9th Festival de la Familia, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. A celebration of the family with music, fun, and games. Times: 8 a.m. to Dusk. Cost: $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331. Fax 972.647.8585. Please note: All dates, times and events are subject to change. 80th Showing of Thrills & Spills at the North Texas State Fair
The 80th annual North Texas State Fair in Denton, Texas presents nine days of exciting rodeo events August 15-23, 2008. The Fair and the Denton County Livestock Show are flanked by all kinds of fun for everyone in the family. Commemorating this landmark 80th anniversary year will be the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame featuring 2008 inductee Sammy Andrews, PRCA Stock Contractor of the Year in 2002 and for the North Texas State Fair for many years. The Hall of Fame will showcase the best of the best in all aspects of rodeo. The 2008 fair also presents popular annual favorite attractions like the creative arts show, photo exhibit, and the DATCU Fun Zone. Highlighting the Fun Zone will be a trackless train, Pee Wee Rodeo, beauty pageants, and the newest addition – "Pets Overboard" featuring some traditional and not-so-traditional pets. Kids can also look forward to bounce houses, games, pony rides and a petting zoo. Music is as much a part of the Fair as are the cowboys and livestock. The main concert stage will tout some of Texas' best talent: Stoney La Rue, Rest less Heart, and the Randy Rogers Band for starters. There is a concert every night. Admittance is $12 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12. Kids under 6 are free. Tickets include access to the concerts, rodeo, livestock show, and all the exhibits. Come on out to the 80th Annual North Texas State Fair and Rodeo in Denton, Texas, August 15-23, 2008. For daily schedules and parking information call 940-387-2632 or visit www.ntfair.com. Current
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