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This weekend’s highlights include:
- FREE Fort Worth’s 2012 Fall Gallery Night ~ A visual arts “open house” with over 40 participating locations (galleries, museums, etc.)
- FREE Fall Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington ~ Featuring Johnny Rodriguez and Danny Wright
- FREE Preservation is the Art of the City ~ A fun Gallery Night 2-week event supporting historic preservation in Fort Worth.
- FREE Fall Tree & Shrub 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 Woodworking Skills Class for Kids at Lowes ~ Make a FREE project to take home.
- FREE Williams-Sonoma Cooking Technique Class ~ Essential knife skills and FREE knife sharpening.
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:: Fort Worth’s 2012 Fall Gallery Night
…Saturday ~ September 8
Fort Worth’s annual Fall Gallery Night is a FREE, “Open House” event across over 40 locations in the Fort Worth area. 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 BRIT joins the celebration of our community’s cultural richness and visual arts with their Art and Science of Botany 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 2012 Gallery Night program here to get more info on all participating locations. Hosted by the Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association (fwada.org).
When: Saturday, September 8, 2012 ~ 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.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
…Saturday and Sunday ~ September 8 & 9
Join your family and friends for a FREE concert at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – part of the Fall series of free music, dance and performing arts under the stars. The entertainment schedule includes a wide span of music genres including jazz, country and even reggae.
The Saturday evening concert (Sept. 8) features 35-time recording artist and Texas Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Johnny Rodriguez. Switching gears, Sunday’s concert (Sept. 9) brings Danny Wright and his soothing piano compositions to the stage.
Details, details
What: To learn more about the Levitt Pavilion’s FREE fall concert series,
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
…Runs for Two Weeks ~ September 8-22
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 more info, go to the Preservation is the Art of the City website.
When: September 8-22, 2012
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 & Shrub Planting Class at Calloway’s
…Saturday, September 8
This Saturday, Calloway’s Nursery is hosting a gardening clinic focused on trees and shrubs ~ a great class to consider attending since this is the perfect time of the year to establish foundation plantings. You’ll expand your knowledge about the best varieties for your space and learn proper planting techniques for a healthier, more beautiful plant. The event is FREE and open to the public.
Details, details
What: For more info about Calloway’s and this event, click here.
When: Saturday, September 8, 2012 ~ 10:15am.
Where: Any Calloway’s store location in DFW. Find a store near you, here.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Toy Arcade Game
…Saturday, September 8
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 8 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores.
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE
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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…PLUS FREE Knife Sharpening
Sunday, September 9
Improve your kitchen skills!
This week’s technique lesson at Williams Sonoma will demonstrate the
essential components of good knife skills. Learn how to correctly slice,
dice, chop, julienne, and chiffonade. Bring a knife from home, and you
can even receive a complimentary knife sharpening (limit one sharpening
FREE per person).
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.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: September 9, 2012 ~ 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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