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WORD from the CVB's Film and Charity Cool Off Fort Worth in August The Texas heat can’t slow down the “City of Cowboys and Culture.” From film to fine dining for charity to fast cars, there’s something for everyone in Fort Worth this August. Visit top local restaurants August 17-23 during KRLD Restaurant Week and a portion of every meal will be donated to local charities. Participating restaurants feature three-course meals for only $35 per person and will donate $7 to support the Lena Pope home in Fort Worth. Reservations are required so visit www.krld.com for a full list of participating restaurants and more information. Ever wondered what it feels like to speed around a NASCAR track? Well you can experience it first hand August 4-5 at Speedway Children’s Charities Tony Stewart “Smoke Show.” Get one-on-one driving lessons and tips from the 2006 Dickies 500 winner while supporting a good cause. Competitive laps in a stock car and a two-seater ride with Stewart will get your adrenaline rushing. Last year the fantasy camp raised over $250,000 for 20 local charities so call 817-215-8564 today to reserve your spot! For hotel deals, coupons and a list of free things to do in Fort Worth visit www.fortworth.com and click on the Summer Stay & Save icon on the lower left hand side of the page. ...and the crowd goes wild! Are you ready to watch your own family “crowd” go wild when they see what awaits them in Arlington? The music legend Sir Paul McCartney is scheduled to perform at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on Wednesday, August 19th. The concert will be the only Texas performance on the Ex-Beatles 2009 North American Tour. His last Texas concert was in 2005 so be sure and catch this event. Book your hotel online at www.arlington.org, and add other attractions to your trip. After you choose your hotel, you’ll be able to pick the best seat in the house (in a separate transaction) to see Sir Paul in concert. Order your tickets today! Add some other activities to your package, like a tour of Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, and be one of the first to tour this magnificent structure. You’ll see where Tony Romo and the guys will be playing when the season starts in August! The tour takes you to areas of the stadium that no TRUE BLUE fan of the “boys” could resist seeing. After the tour, visit Six Flags Over Texas or beat the heat at Hurricane Harbor. Then, join the crowd as they cheer wildly at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, while you enjoy watching the Rangers play ball and eating the traditional hot dogs and peanuts. Our vacation packages come with coupons, a visitor’s guide, a map and more information about Arlington’s incredible vacation values. Visit www.arlington.org or call 1-866-656-FUNN (3866) now! Close Your Summer with a Bang! Make your way to Grapevine and kick off the weekend like it’s Independence Day! The skies overlooking Grapevine will be filled with color and rockets red glare as Grapevine presents a firework spectacular every Friday night through Sept. 4 starting at 9:30 p.m. Join adults, children and families for a fun-filled evening in Grapevine and an 11-minute firework show taking place over beautiful Lake Grapevine. Get all shook up with an Elvis Presley movie at Grapevine’s Palace Theatre. Yes, Elvis may have “left the building” 32 years ago but the Palace Theatre, located at 300 S. Main St., will remember him by showing one of his greatest films -- Jailhouse Rock -- on Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Be sure to hop aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad this summer. Get in on the fun as desperate desperados chase th e train down on horseback only to rob it! They put on a great show with lots of fun. Enjoy the staged train robberies every Saturday and Sunday on the Grapevine to Fort Worth excursion. While in Grapevine, stroll down to the Grapevine Market. The popular, open-air market will be open every Thursday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. through Oct. 17. You can find an eclectic array of items at Grapevine Market, including the finest handmade jewelry, distinctive home décor, quality antiques, and more. Browse through the unique displays and indulge in something special. The market is located between the 100 and 300 blocks of Main Street at Liberty Park, just across from City Hall. For more information, please contact the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau at 817-410-3185 or visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com. Beat the Heat in Granbury A short 35 miles southwest of Fort Worth is a refreshing alternative to the longer drives that some of us typically take when vacationing in Texas. The perfectly preserved town square of Granbury is inviting to those who love to stroll down sidewalks among buildings that are reminiscent of an era long ago – the shopping, dining and wine tasting aren’t bad either! Entertainment is key to any Staycation – live musical performances for every age can be found at Granbury Live – this August enjoy “Legends of American Music” and “All American Country.” Granbury’s 1886 Opera House will shine as well with the ever-popular “The Night the Music Died Revisited.” When was the last time you watched a movie under the stars? Some didn’t even know that drive-in movies still existed! Well Granbury’s own Brazos Drive-In – the only wooden drive-in left in Texas – shows first-run movies every F riday, Saturday and Sunday. For just a little bit per carload – the family can enjoy movies the way our Mom and Dad did in the ‘50s – snack bar included. When you get hungry – dining is a treat in Granbury. Something for every taste and every food type - family-style restaurants, tea rooms, martini-bar, ‘50s style soda shops, coffee houses, hamburger joints, barbeque, Tex-Mex and Cajun - you choose! At day’s end – your choice of accommodations is endless as well – Granbury boasts several new hotels and over 25 luxurious bed & breakfast inns. Truly the perfect Staycation location is Granbury, Texas. For additional information call the Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-950-2212 or log on to www.granburytx.com. The Promise Prepares for its 21st Season in America’s Dream Town One of the major outdoor spectacles in Texas kicks off its 21st season when The Promise opens in Glen Rose on Friday, September 4. This magnificent show, which has been performed in front of hundreds of thousands of people and toured the world to such far away places as Russia, runs every Friday and Saturday night from September through October 31. The Promise debuted in 1989 and began as a passion play, but has evolved into an exciting, live musical drama that has enthralled generations of spectators. In 1993 The Promise became the first Christian production to be allowed into the former Soviet Union in 1993 and in 1994 returned for a tour of encore performances. Breathtaking, moving and life changing are all words that have been used by spectators after seeing this epic production. The Promise provides a rare opportunity to present the story and life of Jesus as a musical, which makes it unique among other American passion plays. The Promise is truly a community production as area residents from Glen Rose and surrounding communities work with theatrical professionals from across the country. The show is epic in scale, featuring a large cast of not only people, but also animals. The Texas Amphitheatre provide s the backdrop for The Promise with spectacular sets, sound and lighting. Recognized as one of the top outdoor venues in Texas, the Texas Amphitheatre sits atop a hill overlooking the surrounding area and seats more than 4,000 people. Tickets for The Promise can be purchased by calling 254-897-3926 or on-line at www.thepromiseglenrose.com. Ticket prices start at $20 and group rates are available. Shows start at 8 p.m. 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 Glen Rose attractions, contact the Glen Rose Visitor Information Center at 1-888-346-6282 or visit their website at www.glenrosetexas.net. “So Much to Do” (in Grand Prairie) lyrics by Willie Nelson NOKIA Theatre continues to entertain with Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, August 1; Sean Hannity Freedom Concert, August 2; Counting Crows with Michael Franti & Spearhead and Augustana, August 4; Mike Epps & Friends, August 7; The Wiggles, August 8, Judas Priest and Whitesnake, August 13; Dennis Miller, August 22. www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com Bargains are hotter than our Texas summers at the Texas size flea market, Traders Village, open every Saturday and Sunday. In addition to more than 2,000 vendors each weekend, visitors can enjoy Dia de la Familia, August 1; Caribbean Music Festival, August 8-9; Estrellas del Manana “Stars of Tomorrow”, August 15; and “Feria Musical” August 29. www.tradersvillage.com 81st Showing of Thrills & Spills at the North Texas State Fair The 81st annual North Texas State Fair in Denton, Texas presents nine days of exciting rodeo events August 21-29, 2009. The Fair and the Denton County Livestock Show are flanked by all kinds of fun for everyone in the family. In 2008, the Denton fair received the Overall Award of Excellence for fairs and events in Texas with attendance of 100,000 to 500,000. And, it’s no wonder. The 81-year-old-event will attract 140,000 people and boasts a world-class midway, top-flight singers, and all the great rodeo traditions like bull riding, bucking broncos, calf roping, barrel racing and mutton bustin’ (kids riding sheep for all your city folks out there). The 2008 fair also presents popular annual favorite attractions like the creative arts show, photo exhibit, and the Kids’ Zone. Full of fun for the younguns, the Kids Zone features a good old-fashioned tractor pull, bounce houses, games, pony rides and a petting zoo. Highlighting the fun zone will be a horse whisperer and even an alligator wrestling exhibit. Music is as much a part of the Fair as are the cowboys and livestock. The main concert stage will tout some of country music’s best talent: the Randy Rogers Band, Jamey Johnson and Denton’s own Eli Young Band for starters. There is a concert every night. Come on out to the 81st Annual North Texas State Fair and Rodeo in Denton, Texas, August 21-29, 2009. For daily schedules and parking information call 940-387-2632 or visit www.ntfair.com. Current
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