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ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly weekend guide along with more budget stretching ideas and tips throughout the week! Subscribe for FREE (here)!

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This weekend’s highlights include:  

• 13th Annual Denton Blues Festival ~ Live blues and family fun
• FREE Outdoor Family Movie Night At The BRIT ~ Featuring the Bee Movie
• FREE Live Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
• FREE Preservation is the Art of the City ~ A 2-week art show and sale supporting historic preservation in Fort Worth
• FREE Animals & Kids Fun Day at the Fort Worth Stockyards
• FREE Williams-Sonoma Cooking Technique Class ~ Learn how to make the best pizza crust from scratch!
• FREE Pottery Barn Fall Decorating Class

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:: FREE ~ 13th Annual Denton Blues Festival
    Saturday & Sunday, September 17-18, 2011 

The 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!

Details, details
What: To see the musician line-up and to find out more about the Denton Blues Festival, visit the website, here.
When: September 17-18 ~ View the daily schedule, here.
Where: Quakertown Park in Denton ~321 East McKinney 
    Get a map and directions, here .
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE Family Movie Night at the BRIT Featuring:  The Bee Movie
…Friday, September 16, 2011

Join BRIT and other families for a fun, new BRIT tradition, Prairie Under the Stars.  Bring chairs and blankets to enjoy their inaugural family movie night featuring the film Bee Movie  (Rated PG), playing outside in the native Texas prairie habitat.  BRIT’s Movie Night is a free community event with soda, candy, and popcorn available for purchase.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: Friday, September 16th ~ movie begins at dusk
Where: At BRIT, 1700 University Drive in Fort Worth
Cost: FREE, no ticket required.

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:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
     Friday & Sunday, September 16 & 18, 2011

Join your family and friends at this weekend’s FREE concerts at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – part of their 50 nights of free music, dance and performing arts under the stars. The entertainment schedule includes a wide span of music genres including jazz, indie rock and music from around the world.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Levitt Pavilion’s 50 day of FREE concerts,
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 7:30PM. See complete schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE Admission (food is extra).

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:: Preservation is the Art of the City
…Now Through September 24, 2011

If you did not make it to “Preservation is the Art of the City” Gallery
night opening last weekend, be sure to take some time to visit this
FREE public art show and sale featuring jury-selected artists. Proceeds from this non-profit gallery promote historic preservation in Fort Worth as well as support local studio artists.

Details, details
What: For more info, go to historicfortworth.org
When:   Now through September 24, 2011
Monday-Friday, 9:00am — 5:00pm  ::  Saturday 10:00am — 5:00pm
Where: Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy Street
Cost:  FREE to attend

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:: FREE Fun! Fort Worth Animals & Kids Day at the Stockyards
    Saturday, September 17, 2011

Bring the family to “Animals Alive!” – a FREE day of fun in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Learn about some unique Texas animals, ride a pony, go to the petting zoo and watch a real cattle drive.  Activities include armadillo races, petting zoo, live animal presentations with critterman and more.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, September 17, 11:00 PM- 4:00PM
Where: Stockyards Station at 131 E. Exchange Avenue.
For directions, go here.
Cost: FREE!

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:: Learn Fall Decor Tips at a FREE Pottery Barn Design Class
…Sunday, September 18, 2011

Get new ideas for freshening up your home for fall!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store demonstration, where they will share helpful tips for adding warmth and touches of autumn to your home decor.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Classes take place, Sunday, September 18th ~ 10:00AM.
Times differ by store so be sure to call your local store to verify
class time.
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly weekend guide along with more budget stretching ideas and tips throughout the week! Subscribe for FREE (here)!

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This weekend’s highlights include:  

• FREE Fort Worth’s 2011 Fall Gallery Night ~ A visual arts “open house” with almost 50 participating locations (galleries, museums, etc.)
• FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington ~ Featuring Brad Thompson & Lannie Flowers, Jamie Richards, and Luminate
• FREE Preservation is the Art of the City ~ A fun Gallery Night 2-week event supporting historic preservation in Fort Worth.
• FREE Fall Tree Planting Clinic at Calloway’s Nursery  ~ Find out the best tree varieties for our area and key steps for successful planting from the experts.
• FREE Williams-Sonoma Cooking Technique Class ~ Fresh new techniques and dinner ideas with pasta.
• FREE Woodworking Skills Class for Kids ~ Make a FREE project to take home.

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:: Fort Worth’s 2011 Fall Gallery Night
    Saturday, September 10, 2011 

Ft. Worth’s annual Fall Gallery Night is a FREE,  “Open House” event across almost 50 locations in Fort Worth and Arlington. Participating venues include all types, from the legendary Fort Worth museums in the cultural district to the chic art gallery showrooms of the south side ~ all in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.  Even the Fort Worth Botanic Garden joins the celebration of our community’s cultural richness and visual arts with their Art in the Garden event.

Many locations will host live music and light h’ors d’oeuvres, and you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with many of the featured artists.

 Details, details
What: Download the 2011 Gallery Night program and map here to get more info on all participating locations. Hosted by the Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association (fwada.org).
When: Saturday, September 10, 2011  ~ Events take place all day and evening, and times vary by venue. Go here to find the schedule for each location.
Where: Go here to print out a map of each participating  venue (page 8).
Cost: FREE! 

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:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
     Friday to Sunday, September 9-11, 2011

Join your family and friends at this weekends FREE concerts at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – part of Levitt Pavilion’s 50 nights of free music, dance and performing arts under the stars. The entertainment schedule includes a wide span of music genres including jazz, country and contemporary Christian music.

The Friday evening concert (Sept. 9) features Brad Thompson & Lannie Flowers – a celebration of songwriting from two local lyricists. Saturday’s concert (Sept. 10) brings to the stage country recording artist Jamie Richards. Contemporary Christian recording artists, Luminate (Sept. 11) bring a crisp and modern rock sound as they round out the concert weekend of music.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Levitt Pavilion’s 50 day of FREE concerts,
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 7:30PM. See complete schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE Admission (food is extra).

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:: Preservation is the Art of the City
September 9-24, 2011

Preservation is the Art of the City is a 2-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: For the more info, go to historicfortworth.org
When:   September 9-24, 2011
Monday-Friday, 9:00am — 5:00pm  ::  Saturday 10:00am — 5:00pm
Where: Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy Street
Cost:  FREE to attend

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:: Attend a FREE Fall Tree Planting Class at Calloway’s Nursery
….Saturday, September 10, 2011.

This Saturday, Calloway’s Nursery is hosting a gardening clinic focused on trees ~ a great class to consider attending since this is the perfect time of the year to establish a new tree.  You’ll expand your knowledge about the best varieties for your space and learn proper planting techniques for a healthier, more beautiful tree.  The event is FREE and open to the public.

Savings tip: while you are at Calloway’s, save 30% OFF one item with the coupon you’ll find here.

Details, details
What: For more info about Calloway’s and this event, click here.
When: Saturday,  September 10, 2011, 10:15am.
Where: Any Calloway’s store location in DFW. Find a store near you, here.
Cost: FREE!