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FREE Day in The District! Explore 9 of Fort Worth’s Best Museums & Cultural Destinations

Posted on September 22, 2011 | Leave a comment

Get FREE Admission to 9 of Fort Worth’s Top Museums &
Cultural Destinations ~ Saturday, September 24.
This Saturday, Fort Worth’s cultural side will shine during its 6th annual Day in the District. Nine museum and cultural district destinations will offer FREE admission AND FREE family friendly performances, activities, and other special events all day.

Visit all 9 participating Cultural District locations PLUS Get Complimentary Transportation!
FREE transportation within the Cultural District will be provided by the
Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T), making it easy to enjoy
a slice of every venue during this all day event. Free destinations include:

Details, details
What: There are lots of choices for how to spend your time at each venue. You will need to pick and choose from all the great events. Click here for the complete schedule of special programs and venue events.
Where: For a map and location details, go here. Free parking is available at Farrington Field and in the UNT Health Science Center east parking garage.
When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 ~ 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: FREE ALL DAY. Go here to learn about FREE transportation & parking for all locations.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events: September 16-18 Cheap & FREE Entertainment Roundup

Posted on September 16, 2011 | 1 comment

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

:: 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.

:: 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).

:: 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

:: 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!

:: 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!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Sunday, September 18, 2011

In this week’s technique class, William’s Sonoma will teach you how to master pizza dough and make exceptional thin-crust pizza. As a bonus, participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, September 18, 2011 ~ 1 hour class times vary
from store to store, so call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Be sure to call your local store to RSVP.

P.S. You can find all the archived recipes and tips for the last couple of years worth of Williams-Sonoma technique classes, here ~ a GREAT cooking resource!

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REMINDER: FREE Monthly Jazz Concert Thursday (September 15), Featuring The Fred Hersch Trio

Posted on September 13, 2011 | 1 comment

It’s hard to believe that it’s already time for September’s 3rd Thursday FREE Jazz Series (but we are so glad it’s here!)…

All Jazzed Up and Someplace to Go
If you are a jazz fan, then you will want to tune into the Third Thursday Jazz Series, sponsored by the Fort Worth Jazz Society and hosted in the setting of the beautiful downtown library. This FREE monthly live concert series continues this month (runs through October) and features an outstanding list of nationally and locally known talent.

Fred Hersch Trio ~ Featured Thursday, September 15.
The series continues Thursday, September 15, and features Fred Hersch, an acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and 3-time Grammy nominee. Recognized for both his ability to re-interpret the classics as well as his outstanding original works, Hersch is simply a master jazz pianist. The New York Times refers to Hersch as “…a pianist, composer and conceptualist of rare imaginative power.” Learn more about Fred Hersch and hear samples of his music, here.

Details, details
What: For more information about the concert series, visit the
….Third Thursday Jazz Series website.
When: Thursday, September 15, 6:30pm. See the monthly lineup
….below for more concert dates.
Where: In the Gallery of the Fort Worth Central Library.
….You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage.
….The parking garage is FREE after 6:00pm or if you go earlier, have
….your parking ticket validated at the Central Library for up to
….2.5 hours on weekdays.
Cost: FREE and open to the public. No ticket is required.

Next Month’s Thursday Jazz Series Lineup:

October 20: Paul Unger Septet. Unger’s group will perform “Pathway to Fusion,” the music of Miles Davis from the ’60s and ’70s.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events: September 9-11 Cheap & FREE Entertainment Roundup

Posted on September 9, 2011 | 2 comments

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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!

:: 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.

:: 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

:: 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!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Sunday, September 11, 2011

In this week’s technique class, William’s Sonoma will expand your pasta repertoire with some tasty recipes. They will show you how various pasta shapes marry well with different sauces and how to make perfect baked pasta. As a bonus, participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, September 11, 2011 ~ 1 hour class times vary
from store to store, so call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Be sure to call your local store to RSVP.

P.S. You can find all the archived recipes and tips for the last couple of years worth of Williams-Sonoma technique classes, here ~ a GREAT cooking resource!

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Toy Police Car
Saturday, September 10, 2011

This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE project to take home. All workshops are FREE, but you should probably show up early to make sure
you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, September 10, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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LAST DAY REMINDER: Register to Win Circo Del Rey Circus Tickets at Frugal in Fort Worth

Posted on August 22, 2011 | Leave a comment

Have you Registered to Win?

Register To Win A Family 4-Pack Of Tickets To The Circo Del Rey Circus!

2 Winners will receive:

4 Tickets to the August 27, Saturday morning Circo Del Rey performance
Priority seating (gives you some of the best seats in the house!)
4 Tickets to the Chick-Fil-A Breakfast with the Stars
4 Circo Del Rey T-Shirts
$10 per person in Food Vouchers for Intermission

Go here to register for the drawing!

Buy Tickets (as cheap as $7 person), here.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events: August 19-21 Cheap & FREE Entertainment Roundup

Posted on August 19, 2011 | 1 comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Brave Combo Outdoor Concert & Family Event
FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
FREE Cabela’s Fall Great Outdoor Seminars & Classes
CHEAP Kids Cow Camp at the Ft. Worth Stockyards
FREE Cooking Techniques Class at Williams Sonoma
FREE Fall Decorating Class at Pottery Barn

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:: FREE Brave Combo Concert & Family Fun Event in Keller
…Saturday, August 20, 2011

Relax under the big Texas sky (or a big shade tree), watch the sunset, and enjoy a fun outdoor concert featuring favorite local band, Brave Combo! Bring your blanket, lawn chair, or picnic and enjoy a fun night with the family.

Details, details
What: For more information about Keller’s concert in the park series,
click here. For more about Brave Combo, click here.
When: Saturday, August 20, 2011, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Bear Creek Park in Keller, 400 Bear Creek Parkway
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
…Friday, August 19, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular firework shows each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform ~ and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.

Details, details
What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show, click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When: Every Friday through Labor Day
• 8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
• 9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ Level 5 of the Resort Garage. Click
here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort. Fireworks can also
be viewed from any Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of
viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.

:: FREE Cabela’s Fall Great Outdoor Seminars & Classes
…Saturday & Sunday, August 20 & 21

This weekend, bring your family to Cabela’s FREE Outdoor weekend education event packed with a long list of FREE seminars that take place all day Saturday and Sunday. There will be demonstrations by the Cowtown Hunting Retriever Club, an introduction to archery class, a fly fishing/casting class including lessons, catfish fishing tips from a professional guide, a duck and goose calling techniques class, and many more great seminars!

Take a look at the full schedule of events and seminars here.

Details, details
What: For more information about Cabela’s FREE Fall classes, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday August 20-21, 2011
Go here to see the full schedule of events.
Where: Cabela’s ~ 12901 Cabela Drive (State Hwy 170 and I-35W)
Cost: FREE!

:: Fun! Fort Worth Cow Camp for Kids at the Stockyards
Saturday, August 20, 2011

Fort Worth’s herd cowboys will present a fun and educational demonstration about the tools, equipment and techniques used during the cattle drive era of the late 1800′s at Fort Worth Cow Camp. Children and adults will have the opportunity for hands on, interactive experiences including roping sorting, saddling, cattle drive demonstrations, and more.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, August 20, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost: $1

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…Sunday, August 21, 2011

August technique lessons at Williams-Sonoma will focus on honing your everyday family cooking skills. This week’s lesson will focus on time-saving techniques for weeknight cooking. They will teach you how to get multiple meals out of one (i.e. when you’re roasting a chicken or cooking a beef brisket, prepare extra so you can create more meals during the week). Learn to make a master recipe along with dishes that feature leftovers in inventive new ways. You’ll also get an opportunity to try delicious samples, and save 10% off on purchases made the same day!

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, August 21 ~ Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to
store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

:: FREE Pottery Barn Class: Decorating Your Home for Autumn
Sunday, August 21, 2011

Get fresh ideas for decorating your home for the fall season!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for decorating your home for the fall!

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, August 21 ~ Times & dates differ by store ~ be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

We hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family!

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2 Winners will receive:

4 Tickets to the August 27, Saturday morning Circo Del Rey performance
Priority seating (gives you some of the best seats in the house!)
4 Tickets to the Chick-Fil-A Breakfast with the Stars
4 Circo Del Rey T-Shirts
$10 per person in Food Vouchers for Intermission

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REMINDER: FREE Monthly Jazz Concert Thursday (August 18), Featuring The Kristin Korb Trio

Posted on August 16, 2011 | Leave a comment

Kristin Korb Trio ~ Featured Thursday, August 18.
The series continues Thursday, August 18, and features Kristin Korb, an acclaimed singer and bassist. This internationally known performer takes a fresh look at the great American songbook with swinging performances and innovative arrangements of jazz standards. Learn more about Kristin Korb here.

Details, details
What: For more information about the jazz series, visit the
….Third Thursday Jazz Series website.
When: Thursday, August 18, 6:30pm. See the monthly lineup
….below for additional concert dates.
Where: In the Gallery of the Fort Worth Central Library.
….You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage.
….The parking garage is FREE after 6:00pm or if you go earlier, have
….your parking ticket validated at the Central Library for up to
….2.5 hours on weekdays.
Cost: FREE and open to the public. No ticket is required.

Third Thursday Jazz Series Monthly Lineup

August 18: Kristin Korb Trio. This acclaimed singer and bassist will take a fresh look at the great American songbook.
September 15: Fred Hersch Trio. The featured act of our series, Down Beat magazine calls Hersch a “brilliant composer and pianist.”
October 20: Paul Unger Septet. Unger’s group will perform “Pathway to Fusion,” the music of Miles Davis from the ’60s and ’70s.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events: August 12-14 Cheap & FREE Entertainment Roundup

Posted on August 12, 2011 | Leave a comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Family Fun Festival at the Amon Carter Museum
FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
FREE Perseid Meteor Shower Star Gazing Show
CHEAP Kids Cow Camp at the Ft. Worth Stockyards
FREE Mayor’s Summer Reading Grand Celebration
FREE Woodworking Skills Class for Kids at Lowes
FREE Lunch Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma

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:: FREE Amon Carter Family Fun “50 Fest” ~ Live Music, Free
…Food, & More ~ Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Carter
…Saturday, August 13, 2011

Art. Bands. Food. Fun. Free. Find it all at 50 Fest, a free celebration of 50 years at the Amon Carter. Things to do at 50 Fest:

Visit your favorite works of art.
Create your own masterpieces.
Boogie to live music by the Marshall Ford Swing Band and Del Castillo.
Blow bubbles and hula hoop with your friends on the plaza.
Cast your vote for the ultimate Amon Carter anniversary cake.
Say cheese in a photo booth.
Munch on hotdogs and ice cream.

To help visitors stay cool at the event, they’ll have shaded areas, misters, bottled water and ice cream outdoors plus you can really cool off when you step inside the galleries that are kept at 70 degrees. All ages welcome. No reservations required. Please leave your alcohol, coolers, and pets at home.

Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about Amon Carter’s 50 Fest.
…Reservations are not required, but you can call 817.989.5030 or
…email visitors@cartermuseum.org to receive helpful information.
When: Saturday, August 13, 2011 – 5:30 – 9:00PM
Where: The museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
…Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE! Entrance to this event and the Amon Carter’s permanent
…collection is always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
…Friday, August 12, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

:: FREE ~ Cosmic Show Tonight: FREE & Live From Your
…Backyard! (a.k.a. The Perseid Meteor Shower)

Take in the Perseid Meteor Shower that will sparkle the big Texas sky tonight, with a star-gazing party from the comfort of your own backyard (or for the best view, go to the edge of town to get away from the city lights). The Perseids Shower is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60-100 meteors per hour at the peak which takes place Friday and Saturday during the predawn hours.

Details, details
What: You will be able to see the Perseids without aid of a telescope ~ but perhaps not without coffee since the peak viewing time takes place between 11pm and the wee hours of 4am. Look approximately half way up the sky facing northeast. Learn more about viewing the Perseids here.
Where: From the comfort of your own backyard OR even better, head to the outskirts of town, away from city lights for best Perseids viewing.
When: Friday and Saturday, August 12 & 13 between 11pm-4am is the peak of the meteor shower show. If interrupting your sleep tonight is not in the plans ~ not to worry ~ you should be able to see Perseids meteor activity from now until August 24.
More Info: To learn more about Perseid Meteor Showers, click here. And for the serous Perseid viewer, follow the Perseid Meteor shower on Twitter with a group of “intrepid stargazers” who will be holding a Twitter “meteor star gazing party”.

:: Fun! Fort Worth Cow Camp for Kids at the Stockyards
Saturday, August 13, 2011

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, August 13, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost: $1

:: Summer Reading Program Celebration with Mayor Becky Price, Deborah Ferguson (KXAS-TV) & Bob Ray Sanders (Star-Telegram)
…Sunday, August 14, 2011

Wrap up a wonderful summer of reading with Mayor Betsy Price and the Fort Worth Central Library’s Grand Celebration for families. They will have live music, storytellers, face painting, refreshments and lots of fun for families. There will be more than 30 grand prizes, including netbook computers, iPod shuffles and more. This fun event will be hosted by the program’s honorary co-chairs, Deborah Ferguson of KXAS-TV and Bob Ray Sanders of the Star-Telegram.

Details, details
What: To find out more about the Summer Reading Grand Celebration, go here.
Where: At the Fort Worth Central Library, downtown. You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage. The parking garage is FREE on weekends.
When: Sunday, August 14, 2011 1:00 to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a School
…House Photo Holder
…Saturday, August 13, 2011

This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE project to take home.

All workshops are FREE, but you should probably show up early to insure
you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, August 13, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…Sunday, August 14, 2011

August technique lessons at Williams-Sonoma will focus on honing your everyday family cooking skills. This week’s lesson will focus on making lunch a nutritious and delicious part of the day while staying on budget! Pack your kids’ brown bags—and your own—with favorite foods-to-go, plus homemade snacks that will stave off midday hunger pangs. You’ll also get an opportunity to try delicious samples, and save 10% off on purchases made the same day!

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, August 14 ~ Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to
store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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GIVEAWAY: Register To Win A Family 4-Pack Of Tickets To The Circo Del Rey Circus!

Posted on August 11, 2011 | Leave a comment

We are kicking off a GREAT giveaway this week and giving 2 readers each a family 4-pack of tickets to the Circo Del Rey Circus including priority seating, breakfast with the stars and more!
Fun, fun!

The Circus is Coming To Keller, August 26 & 27

Register to win a family 4-pack of tickets to Circo Del Rey, the “Circus of the King,” a high-energy spectacular that features incredible high-wire acts, the death-defying Motorcycle Cage of Death, astonishing illusions and much more. Circo Del Rey is not a traditional 3-ring circus. It is a story-oriented experience, much like Cirque du Soleil. In fact, many of the performers are Cirque du Soleil members, appearing in their off-time with Circo Del Rey!

There will be 3 Circo Del Rey performances and tickets are as low as $7 each ~ a cheap outing for the whole family. Performances will take place Friday, August 26, at 7pm, and Saturday, August 27, at 11am and 5pm ~ hosted at Northwood Church in Keller (go here for directions & a map). You can purchase tickets for your family (go here) and even save 30% with the “Friends and Neighbors” ticket package!

Be sure to register to win one of 2 family 4-packs of tickets to the Circo Del Rey Circus. It’s going to be a really fun event!

Prize Details for Giveaway

Two Frugal in Fort Worth readers will each win a family 4-pack of tickets which includes:

4 Tickets to the August 27, Saturday morning Circo Del Rey performance
Priority seating (gives you some of the best seats in the house!)
4 Tickets to the Chick-Fil-A Breakfast with the Stars
4 Circo Del Rey T-Shirts
$10 per person in Food Vouchers for Intermission

How to Enter to Win

If you would like a chance to win one of the family 4-packs of tickets to Circo Del Rey, simply:

1. Subscribe to our blog via email (go here) ~ it’s FREE! If you’re already a subscriber, simply jump to step #2. We love our readers!

2. Fill out and submit the entry form below. (Note, if you have trouble seeing the entry form, go here.)

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That’s it! Super simple right?!

Nitty-gritty Giveaway Info

Two winners will be selected. Each winner will receive four (4) Priority Seating Tickets to the 11AM August 27, 2011 Circo Del Rey performance, four (4) Tickets to the Chick-Fil-A Breakfast with the Stars, four (4) Circo Del Rey T-Shirts, and $40 in Food Vouchers to be used during Intermission. The prize package has no cash value. This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. CST on Monday, August 22, 2011. Odds of winning depend on number of entries. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only, 18 years old or over. The winners will be chosen using Random.org to select the winning entry. The winner will be notified by email and will need to respond within 2 days so that we can send details about how to claim the prize.

It’s important to me that everything on this blog is handled with honesty and integrity. That said, I want to be sure you know that the folks at Circo Del Rey are sponsoring the ticket packages for this giveaway. The review and opinions above remain completely the thoughts of Frugal in Fort Worth.

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Frugal and Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events: August 5-7 Cheap & FREE Entertainment Roundup

Posted on August 5, 2011 | Leave a comment

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 Outdoor Evening Concert ~ Featuring Tim Halperin (American Idol Finalist) & Soul Track Mind
FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
FREE Star Gazing & Vesta Fiesta Party ~ Fort Worth Science & History Museum/Noble Planetarium
CHEAP Kids Cow Camp at the Ft. Worth Stockyards
FREE Entrance to Fort Worth Science & History Museum
FREE Family Event at the Nasher Sculpture Center – Dallas
FREE Woodworking Skills Class for Kids at Home Depot
FREE Breakfast Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma

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:: FREE Tim Halperin (American Idol Semi-finalist)
…Outdoor Concert ~ First Friday On The Green
…Friday, August 5, 2011

Enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends at First Friday on the Green, a FREE monthly live music series rolled out by Fort Worth South. This month brings fantastic local talent Tim Halperin, American Idol Semi-finalist and Soul Track Mind from Austin. 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
    First Friday on the Green. Get more info here.
When: Friday, August 5, 2011 ~ 7:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park ~ 1100 Block of Lipscomb,
    between Magnolia and Rosedale (across the street from the Village
    Homes row houses).
Cost: In lieu of admission (which is FREE), you are encouraged to make
    a donation of school supplies to Southside Church of Christ (to help
    children in need).

:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
…Friday, August 5, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

:: FREE ~ Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium
…Saturday, August 6, 2011

Join the Noble Planetarium staff for a FREE Star Gazing party Saturday night. Saturday’s party, Vesta Fiesta will be dedicated to celebrating NASA’s Dawn Missions adventures as the spacecraft orbits around the asteroid Vesta.You will find plenty of telescopes for viewing and lots of experts available to help you and your family navigate your way through the skies and honor this rare astronomical occurrence.

Details, details
What: For more information about Noble Planetarium’s Star Parties,
click here. For more details about Vesta and viewing tips, go here.
When: Saturday, August 6 ~ begins at dusk (weather permitting)
until 1:00AM. Prime Asteroid viewing will be from 11:00PM to 1:00AM,
but Vesta will be visible throughout the night.
Where: In the parking lot, just south of the Science & History Museum
at the corner of Montgomery and Harley. Click here for directions.
Cost: FREE

P.S. Noble Planetarium recommends a wonderful & FREE resource for star
gazing from the comfort of your backyard. If you would like a fun way to
navigate the night sky, visit this link.

:: Fun! Fort Worth Cow Camp for Kids at the Stockyards
Saturday, August 5, 2011

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, August 5, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost: $1

:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
…Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7, 2011

Bank of America’s 2011 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 120 participating museums throughout the U.S. This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (August 6 & 7) in Fort Worth at the recently renovated Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Details, details
What: To find out more about Bank of America’s Museums On Us
program, go here. To learn more about The Fort Worth Museum of
Science & History, click here.
How: Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE admission.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
(corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Click here for directions.
When: Saturday and Sunday, August 6 & 7 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Museum of Nature and Science

:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
…Saturday, August 6, 2011

The Nasher Sculpture Center and Target present First Saturdays for families. Held the first Saturday of every month, this special event features FREE admission and a fun schedule of activities for the kids.

Details, details
What: For details, including complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, August 6, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, August 6, 2011

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE PencilBox ~ a perfect back-to-school project!

Each Kids Workshop participant will receive a kid-sized orange apron (similar to a Home Depot associate apron) and an achievement pin. All workshops are free, but you should probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For ages 5-12. Get more information about the workshop, here.
When: Saturday, August 6, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…Sunday, August 7, 2011

August technique lessons at Williams-Sonoma will focus on honing your everyday family cooking skills. This week’s lesson will focus on the most important meal of the day, breakfast. This class will provide plenty of inspiration and easy recipes to energize your family, whether they’re heading out the door to school or to work. You’ll also get an opportunity to try delicious samples, and save 10% off on purchases made the same day!

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, August 7 ~ Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to
store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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Frugal and Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events: July 29-31 Cheap & FREE Entertainment Roundup

Posted on July 29, 2011 | Leave a comment

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 Family Festival at the Kimbell Art Museum
National Cutting Horse Association Competition Finals
FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
FREE Indie Pop Outdoor Concert in Southlake
FREE Jazz Concert in Downtown Fort Worth

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:: FREE! Family Festival: Art Spark At the Kimbell
…Saturday, July 30, 2011

Enjoy an afternoon of free family fun for all ages at the Kimbell Art Museum on Saturday. This event will feature creative art-making activities that will help you discover where the world’s greatest artists find inspiration and ignite your own original art-making ideas. Admission to the Picasso and Braque special exhibitions is also FREE (normally $8/person) during the event.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Kimbell Art Spark family event, click here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth
For directions to the Kimbell, click here.
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 1:00 – 4:00PM
Cost: FREE!

:: National Cutting Horse Association Competition Finals
….Now through Saturday July 30, 2011

Spend the weekend at the National Cutting Horse Finals! Experience quintessential Fort Worth with a Cowboy riding event that dates back to the 1800s. This year’s competition features some of the finest cutting horses and rider talents in the country.

Details, details
What: To find out more about the Cutting Horse competition, click here.
When: Now through Saturday, July 30, 2011. To view the weekend’s schedule and event list, click here.
Where: Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth. Get directions here and
go here and enter promo code “WRMC” to save $1 on parking.
Cost: General Admission is $8

:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
Friday, July 29, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

:: FREE Indie Rock Outdoor Concert ~ Southlake Town Square
… Saturday, July 30, 2011

Spend Saturday evening at Southlake Town Square listening to some fun indie pop/rock music from The Bright. Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs for a fun and relaxing evening with your family. You’ll be treated to an entertaining show brought to you by the Arts Council Northeast. Light refreshments will be sold (but alcoholic beverages and glass containers are not allowed).

Details, Details
What: Learn more about the Arts Council music series here.
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Southlake Town Square – Rustin Pavilion
Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE! Mariah Picot Jazz Concert ~ Downtown Fort Worth
…Sunday, July 31, 2011

Singer and songwriter Mariah Picot takes you on a journey of sound and sight, performing a selection of jazz-influced music combined with a visual presentation of intriguing art.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the jazz concert event, click here. Read about the jazz talent of Mariah Picot here.
When: Sunday, July 31, 2011 ~ 2:00PM
Where: In the Tandy Lecture Hall of the Fort Worth Central Library.
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.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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50% OFF Golf for 4 People at Fort Worth Golf Club

Posted on July 28, 2011 | Leave a comment

Here is a great deal for golfers! Right now, you can get 50% OFF a golf package through YP.com’s new daily deal site ~ that’s $50 for 4 people at the Fort Worth Golf Club (a $100 value). Fort Worth Golf Club is situated among the rolling hills of scenic Eagle Mountain Lake and designed by Don January. This par 72 public course covers over 6,000 yards of dramatic, lush greens and is perfect for ladies, juniors and low handicappers.

How to get the offer:

Go here to sign up for YP.com’s Daily Deal site.
Click on the “Deals” Tab at the top of the page. You’ll find a little green price tag icon on the tab.
Buy the 50% OFF Golf deal before it expires. You typically have 5 days to buy the deal (time is ticking on this one). Since there is a limited quantity of the deals available, I would recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase.

Refer Friends to YP.com and Get $5 Credit!

YP.com just launched their new Deal of the Day site to offer shoppers fantastic discounts in Dallas & Fort Worth on everything from dining to entertainment to every-day services. Be sure to sign up (here) to receive daily emails for the YP.com Deal of the Day. And, when you refer friends, you’ll get a $5 Credit to use in your Account!

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FREE & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (July 22-24 Edition) ~ From Cowboys to Dancers, Summer Fun for Everyone!

Posted on July 22, 2011 | Leave a comment

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 National Day of the American Cowboy Event at the Fort Worth Stockyards
FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
FREE Dixieland Jazz Outdoor Concert in Southlake
FREE Dance Festival at the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum
FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
FREE Decorating Class at Pottery Barn
FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Lowes

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:: FREE! National Day of the American Cowboy Family Fun Event
Saturday, July 23, 2011

Mosey on down to the 5th Annual National Day of the American Cowboy celebration. This Fort Worth Stockyards event (FREE) has been named the “Best Event of its kind in the nation” by western lifestyle magazine, American Cowboy. Don’t miss out on a day dedicated to celebrating the cowboy with lots of fun for the whole family!

Details, details
What: For more information about Fort Worth Stockyards’ National Day Of The American Cowboy, click here.
When: Saddle up on Saturday, July 23 from 10am to 4pm
Where: Activities will take place along East Exchange Avenue in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
Friday, July 22, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

:: FREE Dixieland Jazz Outdoor Concert ~ Southlake Town Square
… Saturday, July 23, 2011

Spend Saturday evening at Southlake Town Square listening to some fun Dixieland Jazz from RazzMaJazz. Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs for a fun and relaxing evening with your family. You’ll be treated to an entertaining show brought to you by the Arts Council Northeast. Light refreshments will be sold (but alcoholic beverages and glass containers are not allowed).

Details, Details
What: Learn more about the Arts Council music series here.
When: Saturday, July 23, 2011, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Southlake Town Square – Rustin Pavilion
Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Cost: FREE!

:: 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern
…Now Through July 24, 2011

This weekend marks the final days of the 8th annual Modern Dance Festival at The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth. A variety of festival events are scheduled through July 24 and include lectures, dance performances, and films from the Dance On Camera festival of New York City.

Details, details
What: This modern dance event is for all ages. For more information
about the 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival , click here.
When: Events take place daily through July 24th. View the full schedule of festival events here.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE for live performances and lectures. Paid admission
is required for the Let’s Dance! Modern Film Fest.

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24, 2011

Farmers’ markets across the country are in full swing, providing the perfect inspiration for a fresh meal at home. In this hour-long free class, Williams-Sonoma will discuss fruits and vegetables commonly found at the market, how to select and store them, plus creative ways to transform the season’s bounty into simple yet delicious summer meals. As a bonus, participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 23-24 ~ 1 hour class times vary
from store to store, so call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Be sure to call your local store to RSVP.

:: Learn New Decor Tips at a FREE Pottery Barn Decorating Class
Sunday, July 24, 2011

Get new ideas for freshening up your living space with color!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for choosing a palette and mixing colors and patterns in your home with confidence.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Demonstrations take place, July 24. Class times vary by store, so call for exact times for your favorite store location.
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Toy Binoculars
Saturday, July 23, 2011

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, July 23, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

Have a wonderful weekend!

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REMINDER: FREE Monthly Jazz Concert Tonight (July 21), Featuring The Duane Durrett Quartet

Posted on July 21, 2011 | Leave a comment

Duane Durrett Quartet ~ Featured Tonight, July 21.
The series continues tonight, Thursday, July 21, and features Duane Durrett and his quartet. This stellar group will perform the music of John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman. This performance features Victor Cager on vocals and Mack Goldsbury on saxophone.

Details, details
What: For more information about the jazz series, visit the
….Third Thursday Jazz Series website.
When: Thursday, July 21, 6:30pm. See the monthly lineup
….below for additional concert dates.
Where: In the Gallery of the Fort Worth Central Library.
….You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage.
….The parking garage is FREE after 6:00pm or if you go earlier, have
….your parking ticket validated at the Central Library for up to
….2.5 hours on weekdays.
Cost: FREE and open to the public. No ticket is required.

Third Thursday Jazz Series Monthly Lineup

July 21: Duane Durrett Quintet. Featuring Victor Cager and Mack Goldsbury, this quintet will perform the songs of the great duo John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman.
August 18: Kristin Korb Trio. This acclaimed singer and bassist will take a fresh look at the great American songbook.
September 15: Fred Hersch Trio. The featured act of our series, Down Beat magazine calls Hersch a “brilliant composer and pianist.”
October 20: Paul Unger Septet. Unger’s group will perform “Pathway to Fusion,” the music of Miles Davis from the ’60s and ’70s.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (July 15-17 Edition) ~ Summer Fun For Everyone!

Posted on July 15, 2011 | 3 comments

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Family Friendly Outdoor “Beatles” Concert in Keller
FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
FREE Cowtown Farmers Market Summer Festival
FREE Dance Festival at the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum
FREE Ice Cream Social at the Kimbell Art Museum
FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma

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:: Keller Concert in the Park ~ Featuring, Me and My Monkey
(Beatles Tribute band)
Saturday, July 16, 2011

Relax under the big Texas sky, watch the sunset, and listen to the retro tunes of Me and My Monkey, a fantastic Beatles tribute band. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, or picnic and enjoy a fun night with the family.

Details, details
What: For more information about Keller’s concert in the park series,
click here. For more on Me and My Monkey, click here
When: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Bear Creek Park in Keller, 400 Bear Creek Parkway
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
Friday, July 15, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

Details, details
What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show,click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When: Every Friday through Labor Day
• 8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
• 9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ Level 5 of the Resort Garage. Click
here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort. Fireworks can also
be viewed from any Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of
viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.

:: Cowtown Farmers Market Annual Summer Festival
Saturday, July 16, 2011

Cowtown Farmers Market, Fort Worth’s producer-only farmers market, puts local food (grown within 150 miles of Fort Worth) in the spotlight at its annual festival held on Saturday. Besides fresh produce, you can score lots of other goodies like fresh bread, goat milk cheese, hot tamales and more. Insiders Tip: Get there early for best choices.

Festivities will include cooking demos by the Culinary School of Fort Worth, Cookbook signing by Chef Jon Bonnell of Bonnell’s restaurant, tasting booths, prize drawings, live music, balloons for the kids, and more.

Details, Details
What: Get more info about the Cowtown Summer Festival here.
When: Saturday, July 16, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon.
Where: West Fort Worth on the traffic circle.
Click here for a map and main location details.
Cost: FREE!

:: 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern
…Now Through July 24, 2011

The 8th annual Modern Dance Festival at The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth continues with Aerial dance company Project IN Motion (Las Cruces, New Mexico). They will perform The Palace at Night near the reflecting pond at the museum. Palace at Night is a vignette of five aerial and terrestrial dance pieces choreographed using an elaborate sculptural apparatus where dancers will climb and twist in bungees and hammocks.

A variety of other festival events are scheduled through July 24 and include lectures, site-specific performances, and films from the Dance On Camera festival of New York City.

Details, details
What: This modern dance event is for all ages. For more information
about the 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival ,click here.
When: 3 Palace at Night performances ~ Friday July 15, 7:30pm,
Saturday July 16, 1pm and Sunday July 17, 1pm. Other events take
place through July 24th. View full schedule of festival events here.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE for live performances and lectures. Paid admission
is required for the Let’s Dance! Modern Film Fest.

:: FREE! Blue Bell Ice Cream Social at the Kimbell
Sunday July 17, 2011

The Kimbell Art Museum and Blue Bell Ice Cream present “Ice Cream Sunday,” a free event at the Museum to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Visitors will enjoy an afternoon escape from the Texas heat to explore the galleries and savor a free scoop of ice cream. Docent-Guided tours for families, as well as children’s movies are scheduled from 1PM to 3PM. Admission to the Museum’s permanent collection is always FREE.

Details, details
What: Learn more about the Kimbell Art Museum and Blue Bell
Ice Cream Social, here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth
For directions to the Kimbell and other details, click here.
When: Sunday, July 17, 2011 ~ Noon to 3:00PM
Cost: FREE!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17, 2011

Learn to make the most of salads!
In this hour-long free class, Williams-Sonoma will deconstruct the salad, discussing the types of greens available and how to pair them with other ingredients to produce starters, side dishes and even main courses. You’ll learn to prepare a variety of dressings, along with make-ahead salads that are great for picnics and barbecues. As a bonus, participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 16-17 ~ 1 hour class times vary
from store to store, so call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Be sure to call your local store to RSVP.

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REMINDER: FREE Monthly Jazz Concert Thursday (September 15), Featuring The Fred Hersch Trio

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