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This weekend’s highlights include:
- FREE & Discounted Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
- FREE Admission to 3 Great Fort Worth Museums
- FREE Early Music Baroque Concert at UNT
- FREE Public Arts Show in Keller, Featuring the
Photography of Josh Trefethen
:: Take in some traditional Western fun at the legendary
2011 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
Now through February 5, 2011
Kick up your heels and enjoy acres of excitement and western
heritage at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Events include
rodeo action (extra ticket required), free musical entertainment, petting zoo, family friendly exhibits, premier livestock shows, and more.
There are lots of special activities to enjoy and the schedule of events is
fresh each day. And, if you plan ahead you can attend for 50% OFF or
even FREE (go here to learn how)!
Details, details
What: The 2011 Stock Show and Rodeo schedule of events changes daily.
• To get the schedule of daily events, click here.
• For the schedule of special activities, click here.
• To see the musical entertainment schedule, click here.
When: Now through February 5, 2011
Where: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. Go here for driving directions.
How: A Special Park & Ride shuttle will be available Saturdays and
Sundays during the Stock Show. It will take you directly to the front
gate, pick you up, and return you to your vehicle parking lot for only
$1.00 each way. To find out more, click here.
Cost: For opportunities to attend the Stock Show for FREE or Half Price,
click here. Otherwise, General Admission is:
Adults ~$10, Children 6 – 16 ~ $5, Children 5 & Under ~ FREE
::
:: FREE Admission to 3 Great Fort Worth Museums
Now through February 5, 2011
New this year with your Stock Show grounds admission ticket: get FREE
admission until February 5th to The Fort Worth Museum of Science and
History, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame or the Cattle
Raisers Museum. For adults, that’s a savings of $24 if you visit all 3!
Details, details
What: Learn more about the new “Moo-seum” program, here.
When: Now through February 5, 2011
Where: Learn about the Fort Worth Museum of Science, here.
Go here to learn about the Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
and click here to get info about the Cattle Raisers Museum.
Cost: FREE, with Stock Show & Rodeo Ticket Stub.
::
:: FREE Early Music Classical Concert at University of North Texas
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Take advantage of top-notch musical offerings from the University of
North Texas Music School, one of the nation’s finest comprehensive music
schools. This weekend, they will feature an Early Classical Music concert
highlighting Baroque Music from Eastern Europe and performed by the
school’s faculty and other emerging talent.
Details, details
What: UNT Early Music faculty concert. For more information, go here.
When: Sunday, January 30, 2011 ~ 8:00PM
Where: UNT, College of Music Building, Voertman Hall.
Cost: FREE, no ticket required.
::
:: Keller Public Arts Show ~ The Photography of Josh Trefethen
Now through January 31, 2011
The City of Keller Public Arts Program presents Josh Trefethen, World
Photographer as the featured artist for the free gallery show at Keller
Town Hall. Josh grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where he gained a love
for the outdoors. This appreciation shines in his photographs of the Olympic
coast, American Southwest, as well as the vast landscapes and culture of
Europe. He has been awarded “Best in Show” for several juried
fine-art shows.
Details, details
What: Learn more about the public arts show, here. Visit Josh Trefethen’s
website at joshtrefethen.com to learn more about his work.
When: The exhibit is open Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM
through January 31, 2011.
Where: The gallery at Keller Town Hall ~ 1100 Bear Creek Pkwy. Find
a map of other public art works on display throughout Keller, here.
Cost: FREE
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