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This weekend’s FREE & Cheap Fort Worth area entertainment roundup includes:
- FREE Friday on the Green Evening Outdoor Concert
- FREE 16th Annual Denton Blues Festival
- FREE Music Under the Stars Concert Series at
Levitt Pavilion in Arlington - FREE Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy Exhibit
- FREE Preservation is the Art of the City
- FREE Saturday Morning Zumba at Sundance Square
- FREE Kids Art Class at The Kimbell Art Museum
- FREE Fall Flower Gardening Clinic at Calloway’s
- FREE Junior Chef Cooking Class at Williams-Sonoma
- FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards
- FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
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:: FREE Friday On The Green Outdoor Concert
…Friday, September 19, 2014
Enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends at Friday on the Green, a FREE monthly live music series sponsored by Fort Worth South. This month’s music lineup delivers Telegraph Canyon, Patriot and Salim Nourallah. Bring your blankets and chairs (and even Fido if you want), and enjoy an evening of live music from great bands in a relaxing setting.
Details, Details
What: Fort Worth South, Inc. (FWSI) is the non-profit org behind Friday on the Green. Get more info here.
When: Friday, September 19, 2014 ~ 7:00-10:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park ~ 1201 Lipscomb Street, between Magnolia and Rosedale. FREE Parking Garage at 1201 Alston Ave.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE ~ 16th Annual Denton Blues Festival
…Saturday & Sunday, September 20-21, 2014
The 16th annual Denton Blues Fest has a strong weekend line up of fabulous musicians. There will be activities for the kids as well as lots of good food, dance, and fun to be had for the whole family!
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What: To see the musician line-up and to find out more about the Denton Blues Festival, visit the website, here.
When: September 20-21 ~ View the daily schedule, here.
Where: Quakertown Park in Denton ~ 321 East McKinney
Cost: FREE
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:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
…Friday to Sunday ~ September 19-21, 2014
Join your family and friends for an evening of FREE music at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – part of their fall series of free music and performing arts under the stars. Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket to comfortably enjoy the outdoor entertainment. Snacks or a picnic dinner, and beverages are allowed, but no glass containers, please.
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What: To learn more about the Levitt Pavilion’s summer concert series and weekly artist line-up, click here.
Where: Founders Plaza in Arlington, 100 W. Abram St. (Corner of Abram and Center streets, directly across the street from City Hall). View the parking map for free parking options.
When: Concerts start at 8PM. See the schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE Admission (food is extra).
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:: FREE Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy Exhibit
…at Fort Worth’s Central Library
…Now through October 20, 2014
Fort Worth’s Central Library presents the exhibition, Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy, now through October 20, 2014. The collection of more than 100 photos and artifacts explores the centuries‐old vaquero (cowboy) tradition of northern Mexico.
Exhibit highlights: Photographs from the Bill Wittliff Collection, the original model of Vaquero de Fort Worth statue (commemorates the vaqueros’ contribution to Fort Worth history), and artifacts including tools, clothing, hand‐tooled saddles, and more.
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What: For more information about the exhibit, click here.
When: The exhibit is available to enjoy through October 20, 2014 during normal Central Library hours of operation.
Where: The downtown Fort Worth Central Library gallery, 500 W. 3rd St. You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage. The parking garage and parking meters are FREE on weekends.
Cost: FREE, no ticket required.
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:: Preservation is the Art of the City
…Now through September 27, 2014
Preservation is the Art of the City is a 3-week public art show and sale featuring jury-selected artists. This non-profit gallery promotes and supports local studio artists as well as historic preservation in Fort Worth.
Details, details
What: Learn more at Preservation is the Art of the City.
When: Now through September 27, 2014
Monday to Saturday 10:00am — 5:00pm
Where: Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy Street
Cost: FREE to attend
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:: FREE Saturday Morning Zumba in Sundance Square
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Start your Saturday morning with a free Zumba class at Sundance Square Plaza. Classes are be presented by Sundance Square and . All levels are welcome!
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What: Learn more about free Zumba at Sundance Square, here.
When: Saturday, September 20, 2014 ~ 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Where: Sundance Square Plaza in Fort Worth. Go here to find FREE parking options.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Kids Art Class at The Kimbell Art Museum
…Saturday, September 20, 2014
The Kimbell Kids drop-in program introduces children (ages 12 and under) and their adult companions to fun and inspiring ways to enjoy art together. Each session features a brief gallery activity and a related studio-art project. Sign up at the entrance to the education studios in the Renzo Piano Pavilion one hour before the program. Do note that you may want to arrive early to sign up as space is very limited.
Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the the Kimbell’s event site.
When: Saturday, September 20, 2014 ~ 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Where: The Kimbell Art Museum ~ 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth.
Cost: FREE!
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:: Attend a FREE Fall Flower Gardening Class at Calloway’s
…Saturday, September 20, 2014
This Saturday, Calloway’s Nursery is hosting a gardening clinic focused on fall gardening with flowers ~ a great class to learn how to express your creativity with fresh colors and textures in your flowerbeds and containers. The class will cover the best new Fall plants, important planting and care tips, and design secrets to add flair. The event is FREE and open to the public.
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What: For more info about Calloway’s and this event, click here.
When: Saturday, September 20, 2014 ~ 10:15am.
Where: Any Calloway’s store location in DFW.
Find a store near you, here.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Junior Chef Cooking Class at Williams-Sonoma
….Saturday, September 20, 2014
Join Williams-Sonoma’s weekly Junior Chef Class where they will show kids how fun and easy cooking can be. They’ll learn to make delicious recipes, from main courses to desserts and snacks, with plenty of tasting along the way. At this week’s class, kids will learn how to make some great grab-and-go breakfasts the whole family will love. Suitable for ages 9-13. Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.
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What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Junior Chef Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday, September 20, 2014. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact time & date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.
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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards
…Sunday, September 21, 2014
Hear classic western music come to life as Cowtown Opry members perform a free music exhibition on the steps of the Livestock Exchange building. This live family friendly music event will take place every Sunday and will feature a different theme each week ~ Western Gospel music will be featured on the 5th Sunday of the month.
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What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, September 21, 2014, 2:00PM.
See the complete performance schedule here.
Where: The live performance will take place on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange building ~ 131 East Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.
Cost: FREE!
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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Sunday, September 21, 2014
In this weekend’s in-store classes, William’s Sonoma will help you gain a deeper understanding of the differences between coffee and espresso and how varying coffee roasts and grinds affect the finished drink. After this class you’ll be prepared to be a barista in your own home! Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from their stores. Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.
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What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma technique classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Sunday, September 21, 2014. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times and date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams-Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.
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