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Prairies and Lakes:March March 1—DALLAS: Piano Latino Featuring Eddie Palmieri, Michel Camilo & Alfred Rodriguez Begins at 8 p.m. Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House. www.dallasperformingarts.org/tickets 214/880-0202 Prairies and Lakes
March 1—DALLAS: Young Virtuoso Features the winner of the 2010 Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition. 2301 Flora St. www.gdyo.org 214/528-7747 Prairies and Lakes
March 1—GIDDINGS: Country Music Monday Giddings High School Cafetorium. www.countrymusicmonday.com 979/542-3455 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-13—BELTON: Meet the Fergusons: Two Governors for the Price of One Miriam Ferguson, a Bell County native, was the first woman to be elected governor in Texas. Her husband, James E. Ferguson, was also a Bell County native and served as governor. Bell County Museum. 254/933-5243 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-14—DALLAS: Phantom Tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House. Music Hall at Fair Park. www.liveatthemusichall.com/events.shtm 214/565-1116 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-14—FORT WORTH: Copenhagen In 1941 two physicists and friends, Bohr and Heisenberg, met at Bohr’s home in Copenhagen, in occupied Denmark. Both were actively pursuing the secrets of the atom. Was this the meeting that determined the outcome of World War II? Stage West. www.stagewest.org 817/784-9378 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-14—ROUND TOP: Fabulous! Fun! & Found! Presents an exhibition of Found Object Art by three women with extraordinary vision and talent. The Gallery at Round Top, 203 E. Austin St. www.thegalleryatroundtop.com 979/249-4119 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-21—DALLAS: Hansel & Gretel German puppets, an enchanting forest and melodic music come together in this magical re-telling of the classic fairy tale. Dallas Children’s Theater. Studio Theater. www.dct.org 214/740-0051 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-21—DALLAS: Performance/Art From paintings to film installations, the five modern artists featured have been inspired by the performing arts. Dallas Museum of Art. www.dallasmuseumofart.org 214/922-1200 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-21—DALLAS: NCA All Star National Cheerleading Championship Dallas Convention Center. www.nationalspirit.com/EverythingAllStar.aspx 214/939-2700 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-21—FORT WORTH: Private Collection, Texas: European Masterpieces from Texas Homes, Past & Present Exhibits major paintings and sculptures bought by Texans for their private collections between 1900 and the present. Kimbell Art Museum. www.kimbellart.org 817/332-8451 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-28—IRVING: 200 Years of African-American Art: The Arthur Primas Collection Includes paintings, sculptures, works on paper, graphics and documents, plus artifacts from the Schomburg Center for Research of Black Culture, New York Public Library. Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-2787 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-31—DALLAS: Bodies ... The Exhibition The exhibition’s focus is on an educational experience. Features more than 250 real human specimens. West End Marketplace. www.bodiestickets.com Prairies and Lakes
March 1-31—MESQUITE: Exhibit: As I See It Mesquite Arts Center. www.mesquiteartscenter.org 972/216-6444 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-Apr. 18—WACO: Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing Exhibit Celebrates a Century of Service. Features more than 200 items such as wool nursing capes, apothecary bottles, modern scrubs and a hospital bed. Mayborn Museum Complex. www.maybornmuseum.com 254/710-1110 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-May 2—DALLAS: Jaume Plensa: Genus & Species Exhibit An exhibit of works by this Spanish sculptor highlights nine recently completed, large-scale works and installations. 2001 Flora St. www.nashersculpturecenter.org/Exhibitions/Upcoming 214/242-5100 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-May 8—DALLAS: Gustav Stickley & the American Arts & Crafts Movement Includes more than 100 works produced by Stickley’s designers and workshops, plus numerous publications and letters, drawings, and related designs. Dallas Museum of Art. 214/922-1200 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-May 9—FORT WORTH: Balancing Act The interactive exhibit focuses on the physical nature of balance and the body systems that work together to achieve that balance. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. www.fortworthmuseum.org 817/255-9300 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-May 15—DALLAS: Selections from the Collections of Darrell Walker & Elliot Perry Perry became an avid collector after being introduced to art by Walker. Artists in the exhibition include Romare Bearden, Glen Ligon, Kehinde Wiley and Wangechi Mutu. African American Museum at Fair Park. 214/565-9026 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-May 16—FORT WORTH: Andy Warhol: The Last Decade First U.S. museum survey exhibition to explore the work produced during the final eight years of Warhol’s life. Modern Art Museum Fort Worth. www.themodern.org 817/738-9215 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-May 23—DALLAS: The Beauty Plays Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre. 214/880-0202 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-May 23—DALLAS: The Lens of Impressionism: Photography & Painting Along the Normandy Coast, 1850-1874 An exploration of Impressionist painting’s response to early photography within the context of a single geographic locale. Dallas Museum of Art. 214/922-1200 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-May 23—DALLAS: The Life of Toussaint L’Ouverture by Jacob Lawrence Lawrence created 15 dramatic and colorful silk-screen prints based on a series of 41 paintings that he completed in 1938. Dallas Museum of Art. 214/922-1200 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-May 30—FORT WORTH: American Moderns on Paper: Masterworks from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art The finest watercolors, pastels and drawings by leading avant-garde American artists of the early 20th century will be on view. Amon Carter Museum. www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions Prairies and Lakes
March 1-May 31—DALLAS: 23rd Carroll Harris Simms Black Art Competition & Exhibition Black artists from across the nation compete for awards in the categories of painting, drawing, print making, photography and mixed media. African American Museum at Fair Park. 214/565-9026 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-Jun. 30—IRVING: Within the Emperor’s Garden: The Ten Thousand Springs Pavilion Features a one-fifth model of the classic pavilion found within the Imperial Garden in the Forbidden City in Beijing. Irving Arts Center. 972/252-2787 Prairies and Lakes
March 1-Aug. 22—COLLEGE STATION: The Culture of Wine Exhibit Begins with the history of the first vineyards planted in Texas by Spanish missionaries and continues to the largely forgotten role of Texas rootstock and T.V. Munson in saving many of the French vineyards. George Bush Presidential Library & Museum. bushlibrary.tamu.edu (no www) 979/691-4014 Prairies and Lakes
March 2—DALLAS: Lecture: A Stake in the Prairie: Dallas’ Link to the Past Randy Johnson, director of horticulture at Texas Discovery Gardens, discusses how Dallas County was once dominated by the blackland prairie. Begins at 1 p.m. Dallas Heritage Village. www.DallasHeritageVillage.org 214/421-8458 Prairies and Lakes
March 2—GONZALES: Texas Independence Day Celebration Includes breakfast at the Old Jail from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m., wreath-laying ceremony at noon on Texas Heroes Square, and walking tour of the square from 2:30 p.m. Downtown Gonzales Historic District. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 830/672-6532 Prairies and Lakes
March 2—SEGUIN: Toast to Texas Join in honoring the land and the people who forged the Lone Star State. Hosted by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, city of Seguin and Sebastopol State Historic Site. Sebastopol State Historic Site. www.visitseguin.com 830/379-4833 Prairies and Lakes
March 2-4, 9-13, 16-19, 23-26, 31—MESQUITE: Florence Ranch Homestead Tour www.historicmesquite.org 972/613-7547 Prairies and Lakes
March 3-7—GRAPEVINE: 36th Annual North Texas Woodcarving Event Features three days of carving classes and a two-day competition, show and sale of wood artwork. www.ntxwoodcarvers.com Prairies and Lakes
March 4-6—GLEN ROSE: 16th Annual Glen Rose PRCA Rodeo Somervell County Expo. 254/897-4509 Prairies and Lakes
March 4-6—SULPHUR SPRINGS: UPRA Membership Rodeo Contestants vie for prize money in bull riding, breakaway roping, team roping, bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and steer wrestling. Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. www.civiccenteronline.com 903/885-8071 Prairies and Lakes
March 4-6, 11-13, 18-20—CLEBURNE: Plaza Theatre Company Presents Thoroughly Modern Millie Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. 111 S. Main. www.plaza-theatre.com 817/202-0600 Prairies and Lakes
March 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-27—GARLAND: Greater Tuna Hilarious comedy about one of Texas’ smallest towns. Granville Arts Center, 300 N. 5th, Garland. www.garlandcivictheatre.org 972/205-2790 Prairies and Lakes
March 4-14—ADDISON: Out of the Loop Festival Includes theater productions, dance and music performances, and an art exhibit. Addison Theatre Centre. www.addisontexas.net 800/233-4766 Prairies and Lakes
March 4-20—PLANO: A Murder, A Mystery & A Marriage Musical follows Mary, who wants to marry her sweetheart Hugh but will be disinherited if she does. Courtyard Theater of Plano. www.roverdramawerks.com 972/849-0358 Prairies and Lakes
March 5—FORT WORTH: First Fridays at the Modern Enjoy diverse live performances and cocktail selections. A docent-led, 20-minute tour of the galleries is at 6:30 p.m. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. www.themodern.org 817/738-9215 or 866/824-5566 Prairies and Lakes
March 5—MESQUITE: Celebrate the Hall The Mesquite Arts Council presents a concert with Sandra Kaye, Arlington Jones, Curt Bradshaw and the Mesquite Jazz Repertory Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Mesquite Arts Center. www.mesquiteartscenter.org 972/216-6444 Prairies and Lakes
March 5-6—MESQUITE: National Watch & Clock Show Mesquite Exhibit Hall. www.nawcc.org 214/328-1984 Prairies and Lakes
March 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27—GRANBURY: Nostalgia Concerts Professional cast performs costumed and choreographed live music productions from the golden age of rock ’n’ roll. Granbury Historic Square. www.granburylive.com 800/989-8240 Prairies and Lakes
March 5-7—DALLAS: North Texas Irish Festival Features many of the top Irish musicians and dancers in the world, plus cultural presentations on eight stages. Performers from New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and other provinces along the eastern Canadian seaboard will be featured. Begins at 6 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Fair Park — Dallas. www.ntif.org 972/943-4616 Prairies and Lakes
March 5-7—DALLAS: Sixth Annual Savor Dallas Includes Savor Dallas Arts District Wine Stroll, wine and spirits tasting seminars, and International Grand Tasting. Downtown Dallas. www.SavorDallas.com 888/728-6747 Prairies and Lakes
March 5-7—DALLAS: Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 Prairies and Lakes
March 5-7—GROESBECK: Fifth Anniversary Texas Independence Day Rally Features five Texas jammin’ bands, vendors, band stage, live music, seven motorcycle shows, dirt drag races, custom builders and more. Lost Prairie Cycle Ranch, 5544 Hwy. 164 E. www.thehotrally.com 254/729-2602 Prairies and Lakes
March 5, 7—DALLAS: The Dallas Opera Presents: Don Pasquale Can a rebellious youth wed without risking his inheritance? Winspear Opera House. www.dallasopera.org/the_season 214/443-1000 Prairies and Lakes
March 5-7, 12-14—GRAPEVINE: Day Out with Thomas Enjoy a 25-minute train ride behind a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine. Includes live entertainment, bounce houses, arts & crafts and Imagination Station. 705 S. Main St. www.dallasrailwaymuseum.com 214/428-0101 Prairies and Lakes
March 5-14—MCKINNEY: Plaza Suite Presented by McKinney Repertory Theatre. McKinney Performing Arts Center. www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org 214/544-4630 Prairies and Lakes
March 5-26—MESQUITE: Mesquite Independent School District Student Exhibit Features works by Mesquite Independent School District students. Mesquite Arts Center. www.mesquiteartscenter.org 972/216-6444 Prairies and Lakes
March 6—ATHENS: 25th Annual Triathlon Includes a 300-meter pool swim, 13.2-mile bike ride and 5K run. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon. Cain Center. 903/677-2000 Prairies and Lakes
March 6—BASTROP: Pedal thru the Pines Cyclists traverse the beautiful loblolly pines of Bastrop and Buescher state parks and the surrounding country roads of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee counties. Starts at Bastrop High School. www.pedalthrupines.org 512/321-7760 Prairies and Lakes
March 6—BRENHAM: 27th Annual Texas German Society Convention Fireman’s Training Center. 979/251-8429 Prairies and Lakes
March 6—BRYAN: Ballpark Beerfest Features more than 100 beers, a fajita cook-off and live entertainment. Brazos Valley Bank Ballpark. www.bvbankballpark.com 979/779-7529 or 979/985-5124 Prairies and Lakes
March 6—DENTON: Guided Tour of the North Texas Horse Country Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Historical Park of Denton County, Carroll Boulevard at W. Mulberry. www.discoverdenton.com 940/382-7895 Prairies and Lakes
March 6—DUBLIN: A Night on the Town Features live music, arts & crafts, museums and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown Dublin. www.dublintxchamber.com 254/445-3422 Prairies and Lakes
March 6—EUSTACE: Take a Walk through the Solar System Along the Purtis Creek Solar Walk display, learn about the size and distance of the planets in our solar system. Begins at 3 p.m. Purtis Creek State Park. 903/425-2332 Prairies and Lakes
March 6—GONZALES: The Texas Independence Relay Begins at 6 a.m. Gonzales Memorial Museum, 414 Smith St. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 830/672-6532 Prairies and Lakes
March 6—GRAND PRAIRIE: Songs & Stories Celebrating Texas Independence Day A trio of remarkable players will swap songs and stories 8 p.m. Uptown Theater. www.UptownTheaterGP.com 972/237-8786 Prairies and Lakes
March 6—IRVING: Concert for Peace Irving Chorale’s fourth annual “Side-by-Side” concert includes the Irving Children’s Choir and Irving ISD Elementary Honor Choir. Begins at 8 p.m. Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-2787 Prairies and Lakes
March 6—ROUND TOP: Sixth International Guitar Festival Three concerts at 1:30, 4 and 8 p.m. feature the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet, Flavio Sala and Pro Tango Duo. Festival Concert Hall, 248 Jaster Road. www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 Prairies and Lakes
March 6—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Trees in the Park Begins at 10 a.m. Amphitheater at Honey Creek, Cooper Lake State Park ? South Sulphur Unit. 903/945-5256 Prairies and Lakes
March 6—WACO: Waco Intertribal Powwow Hosted by the Native American Student Association of TSTC Waco. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Texas State Technical College in the Murray Watson Jr. Student Recreation Center. www.waco.tstc.edu/activities/NASAclub.php 254/867-2623 or 254/867-3622 Prairies and Lakes
March 6-7—BELTON: A Sami Show This is an arts & crafts and home decor marketplace. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bell County Expo Center. www.samishow.com 512/441-7133 Prairies and Lakes
March 6-7—BOWIE: Second Monday Trade Days This has been a 100-year tradition in Downtown Bowie. www.secondmonday.com 940/872-1173 Prairies and Lakes
March 6-7—FRISCO: Arts in the Square 2010 Fine artists and performers transform Frisco Square into an outdoor gallery. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Frisco Square. www.friscosquare.com/AITS 972/713-4001 or 469/633-1721 Prairies and Lakes
March 6, 20—DALLAS: High Noon Gun Fights Get a view of the Wild West when a mild disagreement turns into a gun fight. Begins at noon and 1 p.m. Dallas Heritage Village. www.DallasHeritageVillage.org 214/421-5141 Prairies and Lakes
March 6-Apr. 11—DALLAS: Dallas Blooms Get ready to embrace the most beautiful garden during the spring. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road. www.dallasarboretum.org 214/515-6500 Prairies and Lakes
March 6-May 31—WEATHERFORD: Majolica Pottery: Spain & the Mediterranean to the New World Exhibit of pottery shows how the Spanish/talavera style made its way across the world. Museum of the Americas, 216 Fort Worth Highway. www.museumoftheamericas.com 817/341-8668 Prairies and Lakes
March 7—BRYAN: Birthday Bash Vintner Dinner Join in the celebration for Messina Hof co-founder and winemaker Paul Bonarrigo. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 244 Prairies and Lakes
March 7—DALLAS: Family Past Times March’s theme is “Throw Away?” Explore what was saved, reused or tossed in the 19th century. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Dallas Heritage Village. www.DallasHeritageVillage.org 214/421-5141 Prairies and Lakes
March 7—DENTON: Denton Bach Chorale Concert Features an all Bach program. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Immaculate Conception Church. www.dentonbach.com Prairies and Lakes
March 7—MESQUITE: Celebrate the Hall Chamber Music Mesquite Arts Council presents Chamber Singers with guest vocalists and piano accompaniment. Mesquite Arts Center. www.mesquiteartscenter.org 972/216-6444 Prairies and Lakes
March 7, 14, 21, 28—BRYAN: Singer/Songwriters Series Hour are 5 to 7 p.m. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 244 Prairies and Lakes
March 8—MCKINNEY: Disney Dazzle Spring Concert The Collin County Children’s Chorus presents songs from Disney’s classic animated movies. Hours are 7 to 9 p.m. McKinney Performing Arts Center. www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org 214/544-4630 Prairies and Lakes
March 9—DALLAS: John Mayer Mayer leads his Battle Studies Tour with special guest act Michael Franti & Spearhead. Begins at 8 p.m. American Airlines Center. www.americanairlinescenter.com 214/222-3687 Prairies and Lakes
March 9—YOAKUM: Country Music USA Includes western music and dinner. Community Center. E-mail: billlopez@gvec.net 361/293-2309 Prairies and Lakes
March 11—DALLAS: Taylor Swift in Concert American Airlines Center. www.americanairlinescenter.com 214/222-3687 Prairies and Lakes
March 11-14—DENTON: 25th Annual Texas Storytelling Festival Tales will range from spooky to spiritual, tall to true. Produced by the Tejas Storytelling Association. Denton’s Civic Center. www.tejasstorytelling.com 940/382-7014 ext. 224 Prairies and Lakes
March 11-14—DENTON: NX35 Music Conferette Includes workshops during the day and concerts until 2 a.m. at various venues in Downtown Denton. www.nx35.com 817/403-1957 Prairies and Lakes
March 12—DALLAS: Discover the Museum: CSI Learn about the life and work of Lt. Carl Day of the Dallas Police Crime Scene Search Unit at this presentation of historic photographs and artifacts found in his 1963 crime scene kit. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, 411 Elm St. www.jfk.org 214/747-6660 Prairies and Lakes
March 12—GLEN ROSE: I Don’t Like Spiders & Snakes Take a look at which spiders and snakes may be encountered in Texas state parks. Begins at 8 p.m. Dinosaur Valley State Park. 254/897-4588 Prairies and Lakes
March 12—GRAPEVINE: Live! At the Palace Concerts with Hot Club of Cowtown The Hot Club of Cowtown has become the premier ambassador of hot jazz and western swing. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 800/457-6338 Prairies and Lakes
March 12-13—FORT WORTH: 47th Annual Dolly Johnson Antique &
Art Show Features antique furniture, art, jewelry, primitives, modern,
western and more. Special exhibit is Flower Power — floral antiques
from Mayflower to Mid-Century Modern. Will Rogers Memorial Center. www.dolly
March 12-13—GRAPEVINE: Sixth Annual Chocolate Festival Features more than 30 of the finest chocolatiers in the Dallas/Fort Worth Region. La Buena Vida Vineyards and Palace Arts Center. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 800/457-6338 Prairies and Lakes
March 12-13—LA GRANGE: The Best Little Cowboy Gathering in Texas Includes a barbecue cook-off, horse clinics, domino tournament, arts & crafts, chuck wagons, dancing, music and children’s activities. Fayette County Fair Grounds. www.bestlittlecowboygathering.org Prairies and Lakes
March 12-14—DALLAS: Romeo & Juliet Chronicles the tragic romance
of two young lovers. Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House. www.texas
March 12-14—DALLAS: Bowfire Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 Prairies and Lakes
March 12-14—MCKINNEY: Third Monday Trade Days Features more than 900 vendors from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4550 W. University (U.S. 380). www.tmtd.com 972/562-5466 Prairies and Lakes
March 12-14, 19-21, 26-28—CLEBURNE: Carnegie Players Present 1776 Shows are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Layland Museum. www.carnegieplayers.com Prairies and Lakes
March 12-14, 26-28—STEPHENVILLE: Chicken House Flea Market Vendors offer antiques, crafts, furniture, jewelry and more. Hwy. 377, 2 1/2 miles west of Stephenville. E-mail: allenscrafts@erath.net 254/592-6674 Prairies and Lakes
March 13—ANDERSON: Stagecoach Day Enjoy stagecoach rides, dulcimer music and a cowboy poet. Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site. www.tpwd.state.tx.us 936/873-2633 Prairies and Lakes
March 13—BASTROP: Geocaching 101 Includes the basics of geocaching and finding some practice caches. Advance reservation required to borrow GPS units. Begins at 2 p.m. Bastrop State Park. 512/237-2241 Prairies and Lakes
March 13—DALLAS: 31st Annual Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade Celebrity judges will judge this year’s parade entries. Lovers Lane & Greenville Avenue. www.dallasobserver.com/events/31th-annual-greenville-avenue-st-patricks-day-parade-1225797 Prairies and Lakes
March 13—DALLAS: Discovering Dallas’ Historic Neighborhoods Tour. Learn about many of Dallas’ historic and preservation districts. How the neighborhoods came into existence, who planned them and when. Tour leaves from the Hall of State in Fair Park, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. www.dallashistory.org or email nora@dallashistory.org or call (214) 421-4500 x101. Prairies and Lakes
March 13—IRVING: Irving Symphony Orchestra Presents Patti Austin
She brings unique musical interpretations to a powerful collection of
pop, R&B, American songbook and jazz standards. Begins at 8 p.m. Irving
Arts Center. www.irvingarts
March 13—MCKINNEY: Second Saturday on the Downtown Square Includes live music, art demonstrations, art gallery exhibit openings and meet-the-artist receptions. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. www.downtownmckinney.com 972/547-2660 Prairies and Lakes
March 13—MESQUITE: Mesquite Symphonic Band Concert Begins at 7 p.m. Mesquite Arts Center. www.mesquitesartscenter.org 972/216-8125 Prairies and Lakes
March 13—RICHARDSON: Richardson Symphony Orchestra The RSO presents the winners of the Lennox International Young Artists Competition. Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts. www.richardsonsymphony.org 972/744-4650 or 972/234-4195 Prairies and Lakes
March 13—SEGUIN: 25th Annual Noche de Gala Regional mariachi competition features outstanding youth and adult performers from throughout South Texas. Begins at 7 p.m. Texas Lutheran University, Jackson Auditorium. www.visitseguin.com 830/401-0232 Prairies and Lakes
March 13—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Birding in the Park & at Home Find out about area birds, what is needed for birding and how to encourage birds to hang around your home. Begins at 10 a.m. Cooper Lake State Park — South Sulphur Unit. 903/945-5256 Prairies and Lakes
March 13—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Dutch Oven Cooking Learn the basics of camp Dutch oven cooking using charcoal. Begins at 2:30 p.m. Cooper Lake State Park — South Sulphur Unit. 903/945-5256 Prairies and Lakes
March 13-14—ATHENS: Fly Fish Texas Fly fishers from all over the state gather to learn and share skills from typing flies to catching fish. 550 FM 2495. www.flyfishtexas.org 903/670-2266 Prairies and Lakes
March 13-14—CAT SPRING: Cat Spring Antiques & Garden Show Features furniture, vintage toys, tools, fine folk art & primitives, fresh produce, seasonal plants and more. 13035 FM 1094. www.ruraltexasantiquesshows.com 979/865-5618 Prairies and Lakes
March 13-14—DALLAS: American Volleyball Challenge Tournament Dallas Convention Center. www.dallassummit.com/index.php 214/939-2700 Prairies and Lakes
March 13-14—WASHINGTON: Woodcrafting: A Necessary Skill Visitors learn how early Texans used hand tools. See the beauty and pride in handcraftsmanship. Barrington Living History Farm. www.tpwd.state.tx.us 936/878-2214 ext. 246 Prairies and Lakes March 13-14—WEST: West, Central Texas Ceramic Expo and Handcrafted Items. West Fraternal Auditorium, 1000 N. Interstate 35. Entries accepted March 12, 10am-7pm. Eileen, 254-755-0026. westceramicshow.web.officelive.com/default.aspx Prairies and Lakes
March 14—DALLAS: CSI Family Day Examine a mock crime scene and find clues at a variety of evidence stations. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. www.jfk.org 214/747-6660 Prairies and Lakes
March 14—DALLAS: Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon Includes a Health and Fitness Expo with retailers, exhibits and interactive clinics. Post-race concert for runners. Dallas Convention Center. www.runrocknroll.competitor.com/dallas 214/939-2700 Prairies and Lakes
March 15—BRENHAM: Wine Dinners with the Vintner Enjoy a four course wine-pairing dinner. www.murskihomesteadbb.com 877/690-0676 Prairies and Lakes
March 15—DALLAS: Dallas Chamber Music: Jupiter String Quartet The Jupiters have been fortunate to receive many chamber music honors, awards and grants. Caruth Auditorium, 6101 Bishop Blvd. www.dallaschambermusic.com 214/768-2787 Prairies and Lakes
March 15—IRVING: Canadian Tenors Their unique repertoire is sung not only in English and French, but also in Spanish and Italian, reflecting their multicultural heritage. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-2787 Prairies and Lakes
March 16—DALLAS: Sammy’s Songbook The music of Sammy Nestico with Francois Minaux, flute. Begins at 8pm. Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dws.org/2009-10-concert-season 214/871-4550 Prairies and Lakes
March 16-21—DALLAS: Rain: A Tribute To The Beatles Offers a multimedia, multi-dimensional experience — a fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commercials from the 1960s lights up video screens and live cameras zoom in for close-ups. Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 First Ave. www.liveatthemusichall.com/events.shtm 214/565-1116 Prairies and Lakes
March 17—DALLAS: Brinker International Forum – David Frost & Frank Langella Sir David Frost and Tony Award winner Frank Langella will have a candid conversation. AT&T Performing Arts Center. www.dallasperformingarts.org 214/880-0202 Prairies and Lakes
March 17—IRVING: Stinky Cheese Man Follow along with Jack, the narrator of this tale, through zany versions of classic stories. Features the Paul Mesner Puppets. Begins at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-2787 Prairies and Lakes
March 17-18—DALLAS: Dominic Walsh Dance Theater The company will perform its contemporary ballet set to the works of Mozart, as well as White Swan from the famed Matthew Bourn’s Swan Lake. Begins at 8 p.m. Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House. www.dallasperformingarts.org 214/880-0202 Prairies and Lakes
March 17-20—ROUND TOP: ACT International Invitational 2010 Features works of more than 100 artists from three foreign countries, two continents and 15 states. Auction is 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday. The Gallery at Round Top. www.act4art.org 979/249-4119 Prairies and Lakes
March 18—BRYAN: Cooking Party with the Chef: Cajun Feast Learn tips, tricks, recipes and techniques. Begins at 6:30 p.m. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 244 Prairies and Lakes
March 18-21, 25-28—DALLAS: Dallas Symphony Orchestra Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 Prairies and Lakes
March 19—DALLAS: Adam Del Monte Begins at 7:30 p.m. Owen Fine Arts Center ? SMU-Meadow School of Arts. www.guitarsociety.org/ArtistBio.php?Name=Monte 214/768-2787 Prairies and Lakes
March 19-20—ROUND TOP: Herbal Forum Includes workshops, lectures and plants for sale. Advanced registration required. www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 Prairies and Lakes
March 19-20—SHINER: Shiner Heritage Quilters Exhibit of The Supper Quilt The quilt, containing 51,816 half-inch fabric squares, is modeled on Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. First United Methodist Church Activity Center. www.shinerheritagequilters.org Prairies and Lakes
March 19-21—COLUMBUS: Trailhead 2010 This is a shooting competition where the competitors are dressed in period clothing. Setting is a faux Western town. “Gunsmoke” in Columbus. www.thss.org 979/732-8385 Prairies and Lakes
March 19-21—FORT WORTH: Sibelius & Liszt Seventeen-year-old pianist and Juilliard student Sijing Ye makes her Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra debut in a performance of Liszt’s First Piano Concerto. Includes Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony and two works by composer-in-residence Jennifer Higdon. Bass Performance Hall. www.fwsymphony.org 817/665-6000 Prairies and Lakes
March 19-21—SMITHVILLE: Thunder on the Colorado Biker Rally Includes live music, vendors, delicious food, fun run and field events. Riverbend Park. www.thunderonthecolorado.com 512/237-2313 Prairies and Lakes
March 19-Apr. 3—IRVING: The Lion in Winter King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine battle over which of their sons will inherit the crown. Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-2787 Prairies and Lakes
March 19-Apr. 25—DALLAS: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe Join four courageous children as they step through a not-so-ordinary wardrobe and enter the mythical land of Narnia. Dallas Children’s Theater. Baker Theater. www.dct.org 214/740-0051 Prairies and Lakes
March 20—ATHENS: Bird & Nature Walk Expect to see 25 or more different species while exploring the Interpretive Wetland Trail and other areas of the hatchery. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. 903/676-2277 Prairies and Lakes
March 20—ATHENS: His Song & Christian Brothers Begins at 6 p.m. 6513 Hwy. 19 S. 903/677-2492 Prairies and Lakes
March 20—BELTON: Belton Market Day Shop
March 20—COLUMBUS: Dinner Theater — Sentimental Journey Orchestra Includes dinner with the show. A dance floor will be available. Stafford Opera House. www.columbustexas.org 979/732-5135 Prairies and Lakes
March 20—DUBLIN: St. Patrick’s Festival Celebrates “all things Irish” with a parade, entertainment, highland games, arts & crafts vendors, and food vendors. Dublin City Park. www.dublintxchamber.com 254/445-3422 Prairies and Lakes
March 20—IRVING: From Beyond the Sea: Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra Begins at 8 p.m. Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-2787 Prairies and Lakes
March 20—PALESTINE: 25th Annual Cars of Palestine Car Show Features 150 to 200 cars and trucks. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Downtown Palestine. www.carsofpalestine.com 903/729-0403 or 903/729-8183 Prairies and Lakes
March 20—SEGUIN: Seventh Annual Roundup Cowboy Gathering Features Red Steagall and the Quebe Sisters Band. Includes a ranch rodeo, hayrides, barge rides and sheep dog demonstration. Rio Cibolo Ranch. www.visitseguin.com 800/580-7322 Prairies and Lakes
March 20—SHINER: Trades Fair & Citywide Garage Sale Find arts and crafts at the trades fair in Downtown Shiner. Individual family garage sales are held throughout the city in conjunction with “The Supper” quilt exhibit at the Methodist Activity Center. www.shinertx.com 361/594-4180 Prairies and Lakes
March 20—VALLEY VIEW: Fish On Learn the basics of fishing. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ray Roberts Lake State Park ? Johnson Branch Unit. 940/637-2294 Prairies and Lakes
March 20-21—GRANBURY: General Granbury’s 32nd Birthday Celebration Includes bean and rib cook-off, parade, family carnival, vendors and children’s area. www.granburysquare.com 817/573-5299 Prairies and Lakes
March 20-21—LOCKHART: Al Hopkins Tolbert Texas State Chili Cook-Off Cookers from across the state are invited to show off their best chili, ribs, beans and Bloody Mary. Top three chili winners qualify to cook in the International Terlingua Cook-Off. Lockhart City Park. www.lockhartchamber.com 512/398-2818 Prairies and Lakes
March 20-21—WASHINGTON: Original Texas Women This special program
will share stories of the lives of early women settlers, who had
March 20, 27—GLEN ROSE: Hiking for Coral Take a quarter-mile hike
to see one of the many fossilized coral reef formations in the park. Begins
at
March 21—DALLAS: Soweto Gospel Choir Choir brings earthy rhythms, rich harmonies and a capella works, as well as accompaniment by an exciting four-piece band and percussion section. Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House. www.dallasperformingarts.org 214/880-0202 Prairies and Lakes
March 21— EDOM: An afternoon with Randy Brown. Acoustic Folk Music. Randy Brown is about as eclectic a songwriter as any you have ever run across. Listen in the intimate alcohol-free and smoke-free environment of "The Old Firehouse," 3pm. Tickets available at www.theoldfirehouse.net or info@theoldfirehouse.net or call 903-852-2781. Prairies and Lakes
March 22—ROYSE CITY: Kelly Miller Circus Begins at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. I-30 Service Road at Scott Elementary. www.roysecitychamber.com 972/636-5000 Prairies and Lakes
March 23—BRENHAM: Church Basement Ladies Musical comedy celebrates the church basement kitchen and the ladies who work there. Begins at 7 p.m. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center. 979/830-4024 Prairies and Lakes
March 23-Apr. 4—DALLAS: Spring Awakening Musical is a groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock ’n’ roll. Advisory: contains mature themes, sexual situations and strong language. AT&T Performing Arts Center. www.dallasperformingarts.org 214/880-0202 Prairies and Lakes
March 26-27—CLEBURNE: Plaza Theatre Company Presents Steel Magnolias Shows are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays?Saturdays and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. 111 S. Main. www.plaza-theatre.com 817/202-0600 Prairies and Lakes
March 26-27—TEMPLE: 19th Annual Temple College Jazz Fest Enjoy an entertaining and educational weekend of outstanding jazz that brings together top professional artists; clinicians; and college, high school and middle school student musicians. Temple College. www.templejc.edu 254/298-8555 Prairies and Lakes
March 26-28—ARLINGTON: Texas Indian Market & Southwest Showcase See a vast array of Indian, Southwest, Western and wildlife products. Arlington Convention Center. www.indianmarket.net 817/459-5000 Prairies and Lakes
March 26-28—FORT WORTH: Route 66: A Trip Down Memory Road Join the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for a swinging trip down Route 66. Bass Performance Hall. www.fwsymphony.org 817/665-6000 Prairies and Lakes
March 26-28—IRVING: Julie Johnson Sings Presented by Lyric Stage. Begins at 2:30 and 8 p.m. Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-2787 Prairies and Lakes
March 26-28—PLANO: Heart of Texas Arts & Crafts Show Includes handcrafted arts & crafts, antiques, home decor and collectibles. Plano Centre. www.heartoftexasshow.com 972/941-5840 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—ADDISON: Walk MS Join more than 4,000 participants in the 1-mile or 5K walk to raise money in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. Addison Circle Park. www.addisontexas.net 800/233-4766 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—ATHENS: Classic Car Show East Texas Arboretum. 903/675-5630 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—COLLEGE STATION: Annual Easter Celebration Includes food, fun, Easter egg hunt and the Easter Bunny. George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. bushlibrary.tamu.edu (no www) 979/691-4014 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—DALLAS: Bancroft Family Concert - Music for Clarinet, Strings and Piano Begins at 3 p.m. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St. www.dallasmuseumofart.org 214/922-1200 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—DALLAS: TX TOUGH Ultra Relay & 5K Fun Run Starts inside the Coliseum (adjacent to the Cotton Bowl) goes through Fair Park and finishes inside the Cotton Bowl. Begins at 8 p.m. www.txtough.org/default.asp?contentID=37 214/670-8400 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—DECATUR: Main Street Easter Event Includes an Easter egg hunt, kids activities and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Downtown. www.decaturmainstreet.com 940/627-6158 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—LOCKHART: Let’s Go Fishing with a Park Ranger After a brief safety and basic fishing skill instruction, children will get a chance to go fishing with a park ranger. Adult supervision recommended. Begins at 10 a.m. Lockhart State Park. 512/398-3479 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—LULING: Annual Meet the Authors Texas authors discuss and autograph their books. Luling Oil Museum. www.oilmuseum.org 830/875-1922 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—MCKINNEY: UNT Mariachi Band in Concert The band presents a delightful evening of south-of-the-border music. Amphitheater at the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary. www.heardmuseum.org 972/562-5566 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—MESQUITE: Movie Music Spectacular Mesquite Symphony Orchestra presents a Not-Just-for-Kids concert, featuring music from King Kong, Harry Potter, the Dark Knight, High School Musical and Mary Poppins. Begins at 7 p.m. www.mesquitesymphony.org 972/216-8127 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—MESQUITE: Mesquite Championship Rodeo Parade Begins at
10 a.m. www.mesquitechamber.com 972/285-8777
March 27—RICHARDSON: Cirque de la Symphonie & the Young Artists Presented by the Plano Symphony Orchestra. Begins at 8:15 p.m. Eisemann Center. www.planosymphony.org 972/473-7262 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—ROANOKE: Easter Egg Hunt & Family Fun Run Includes a fun run, walk, crawl or hop, as well as the Easter egg hunt. Begins at 9 a.m. www.roanoketexas.com 817/491-2411 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—SEGUIN: Cajun Jamboree Enjoy an evening of tasty Cajun food, zydeco music and more. Seguin Outdoor Learning Center. www.visitseguin.com 800/580-7322 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—SEGUIN: Main Street Trade Day Vendors offer crafts, collectibles and refreshments. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Central Park. www.visitseguin.com 830/401-5000 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—SMITHVILLE: Paddling 101 Learn how to paddle with a certified instructor. Must be able to swim. Advance reservations recommended. Begins at 9 a.m. Buescher State Park. 512/237-2241 Prairies and Lakes
March 27—WAXAHACHIE: Ellis County Master Gardener's 10th Annual Lawn & Garden Expo. 9-5pm at the Waxahachie Civic Center, IH-35E and 287 bypass. Keynote speaker: renowned author and radio talk show host Neil Sperry. 100+ vendors featuring garden-related merchandise and services. For further info: www.ecmga.com, or 972-825-5175. Prairies and Lakes
March 27-28—LOCKHART: Rites of Spring Includes home improvement demonstrations, gardening ideas, arts & crafts vendors, fruit pie-eating contest, cake walk, kid fish and talent show. Courthouse Square, Downtown. www.lockhartchamber.com 512/398-2818 Prairies and Lakes
March 27-28—MALAKOFF: KCKL/KLVQ Big Bass Tournament Twenty-seven years of exciting fishing. Log Cabin City Park. E-mail: patisaacson5@aol.com 903/489-1518 Prairies and Lakes
March 27-28—SALADO: Wildflower Art Show More than 75 artists exhibit their wares. Civic Center. www.salado.com 254/947-5040 Prairies and Lakes
March 27-28—WASHINGTON: True Texas Women Experience how 19th-century Texas women and girls overcame daily struggles and celebrated the happy times. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Barrington Living History Farm. www.tpwd.state.tx.us 936/878-2214 ext. 246 Prairies and Lakes
March 28—BRYAN: Wine Appreciation Class: The Wines of Burgundy Helps guests decipher the wonderful world of wine. Begins at 3 p.m. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 244 Prairies and Lakes
March 28—GRAND PRAIRIE: Gilberto Gil Grammy award-winning Brazilian singer, songwriter and guitarist performs. Begins at 8 p.m. NOKIA Theatre. www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com 214/373-8000 or 972/647-5700 Prairies and Lakes
March 28—LULING: Annual Celebration of Life & Music All-day concert showcases Texas musicians, anchored by Cory Morrow and friends. Thump Pavilion, Downtown. www.celebratetom.com 830/875-3214 ext. 4 Prairies and Lakes
March 28—MOUNT VERNON: The Best Jazz, Blues & Love Songs Presented by Mount Vernon Music Sandra Kaye brings her band to MVM Hall for an evening of blues, jazz and love songs. Begins at 3 p.m. 402 Leftwich St. www.mountvernonmusic.org 903/563-3780 Prairies and Lakes
March 28—SOUTHLAKE: Easter in the Park Features egg hunts, live entertainment, inflatables, cotton candy and much more. Activities begin at 1:30 p.m. Bicentennial Park. www.southlakeparksandrec.com 817/748-8019 Prairies and Lakes
March 28, 31—DALLAS: Figaro, Figaro, Figaro! The New Texas Symphony Orchestra will offer incidental music and perhaps a favorite overture. Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. www.turtlecreek.org/index.php?/events 214/871-4550 Prairies and Lakes
March 28-Apr. 4—FRISCO: Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXI Soccer players from all over the world to compete. Pizza Hut Park. www.dallascup.com Prairies and Lakes
March 29-Apr. 3—ATHENS: H.C. Livestock Show Henderson County Fairpark Complex, 3356 Hwy. 31 E. 903/677-6354 Prairies and Lakes
March 30-Apr. 3—ROUND TOP: Marburger Farm Antique Show Features 350-plus dealers on 43 acres. 2248 S. Hwy. 237. www.roundtop-marburger.com 800/999-2148 or 713/703-6371 Prairies and Lakes
March 31—BELTON: Easter Pageant This outdoor reproduction of the “Christian Passion” is a student production, directed, costumed and performed by university students. University of Mary Hardin Baylor. www.umhb.edu 254/939-3551 Prairies and Lakes April April 1—DALLAS: The Richard R. Brettell Lecture Series: Richard and Belinda Thomson Begins at 7 p.m. in the Horchow Auditorium. Dallas Museum of Art. www.dallasmuseumofart.org/Events/Lectures/index.htm#zeus 214/922-1200 Prairies and Lakes
April 1-3—ATHENS: H.C. Livestock Show Henderson County Fairpark Complex. (Began Mar. 29.) 903/677-6354 Prairies and Lakes
April 1-3—DALLAS: NCCS National Volleyball Championships Dallas Convention Center. 214/939-2700 Prairies and Lakes
April 1-3—ROUND TOP: 42nd Annual Spring Antiques Fair (Began Mar. 31.) www.roundtoptexasantiques.com 512/237-4747 Prairies and Lakes
April 1-3—ROUND TOP: Marburger Farm Antique Show 2248 S. Hwy. 237. (Began Mar. 30.) www.roundtop-marburger.com 800/999-2148 or 713/703-6371 Prairies and Lakes
April 1-3, 8-10, 15-17—CLEBURNE: Plaza Theatre Company Presents Steel Magnolias Shows are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. 111 S. Main. www.plaza-theatre.com 817/202-0600 Prairies and Lakes
April 1-4—CANTON: First Monday Trade Days Shop new and old items, antiques, clothing, animals, home decor, outdoor, crafts and art. Canton Trade Days Grounds. www.chambercantontx.com 877/462-7467 Prairies and Lakes
April 1-4—FRISCO: Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXI Pizza Hut Park. (Began Mar. 28.) www.dallascup.com Prairies and Lakes
April 1-11—DALLAS: Dallas Blooms Dallas Arboretum. (Began Mar. 6.) www.dallasarboretum.org 214/515-6500 Prairies and Lakes
April 1-30—CUERO: DeWitt County Wildflower Month www.dewittwildflowers.org Prairies and Lakes
April 1-30—ENNIS: Official Texas Bluebonnet Trails Includes 40 miles of mapped wildflower trails. Free maps and tour guides are available. www.visitennis.org 972/878-4748 Prairies and Lakes
April 1-30—MESQUITE: Art Exhibit by Dean Corbitt Mesquite Arts Center. www.mesquiteartscenter.org 972/216-6444 Prairies and Lakes
April 2-3—DALLAS: Symphonic Oscars Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 Prairies and Lakes
April 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30—GRANBURY: Nostalgia Concerts Professional cast performs costumed and choreographed live music productions from the golden age of rock ’n’ roll. Granbury Historic Square. www.granburylive.com 800/989-8240 Prairies and Lakes
April 2-4—DALLAS: Deep Ellum Arts Festival Features original music, cutting-edge artists and food. Deep Ellum. www.deepellumartsfestival.com 214/747-3337 Prairies and Lakes
April 2, 16—BRYAN: Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail Kick-Off Dinner Wineries participating in the trail join Messina Hof to serve wines alongside a special four-course meal. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 244 Prairies and Lakes
April 3—BRIDGEPORT: Third Annual Barnett Shale Sporting Clay Shoot E-mail: bridgeportchamber@embarqmail.com 940/683-2076 Prairies and Lakes
April 3—DUBLIN: A Night on the Town Features live music, arts & crafts, museums and more from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown Dublin. www.dublintxchamber.com 254/445-3422 Prairies and Lakes
April 3—EUSTACE: Easter Egg Hunt Bring Easter baskets and join in the fun. Hunts for three age groups: 0-5, 6-9 and 10-13. Begins at 10 a.m. Purtis Creek State Park. 903/425-2332 Prairies and Lakes
April 3—PALESTINE: PeanutsTM — The Easter Beagle Express Meet Snoopy and enjoy a live reading of the book It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown. During the lunch layover at the Rusk Depot, participate in Easter Egg crafts, take pictures with Snoopy, listen to live music and more. Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot. www.TexasStateRR.com 888/987-2461 Prairies and Lakes
April 3—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Annual Easter Egg Hunt Children, ages 1 to 10, come to the Heron Harbor Day Use Area to search for candy-filled and special prize eggs. Begins at 2 p.m. Cooper Lake State Park ? South Sulphur Unit. 903/945-5256 Prairies and Lakes
April 3—WEATHERFORD: Alice in Chandor Gardens Presented by Theatre Off the Square. Chandor Gardens. www.weatherfordtots.org 817/341-8687 Prairies and Lakes
April 3-4—GRAPEVINE: Easter Bunny Train Meet the Easter Bunny as he gives treats to all the children on the train. Begins at 1 p.m. Cotton Belt Depot, 701 S. Main St. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 800/457-6338 Prairies and Lakes
April 3, 17—DALLAS: High Noon Gun Fights Get a firsthand view of the Wild West when a mild disagreement turns into a gun fight on the village’s Main Street. Begins at noon and 1 p.m. Dallas Heritage Village. www.DallasHeritageVillage.org 214/421-5141 Prairies and Lakes
April 4—BRYAN: Cooking Party with the Visiting Chef Begins at 2:30 p.m. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 244 Prairies and Lakes
April 4—DALLAS: Family Past Times See the village in bloom, press
wildflowers and participate in the annual egg roll race. Hours are noon
to
April 4, 11, 18, 25—BRYAN: Singer/Songwriter Series Hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 244 Prairies and Lakes
April 5—GIDDINGS: Country Music Monday Giddings High School Cafetorium. www.countrymusicmonday.com 979/542-3455 Prairies and Lakes
April 6-18—DALLAS: Xanadu Musical follows the beautiful Kira, who travels to earth to inspire a struggling young artist named Sonny. Music Hall at Fair Park. www.liveatthemusichall.com/events.shtm 214/565-1116 Prairies and Lakes
April 7—MCKINNEY: Texas Art History Series Profiles the story of art and artists in Texas. Historic Heard-Craig House. www.heardcraig.org 972/569-6909 Prairies and Lakes
April 8—BRYAN: Cooking Party with the Chef: Thai Cuisine Learn tips, tricks, recipes and techniques. Begins at 6:30 p.m. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 244 Prairies and Lakes
April 8-10—PARIS: April in Paris: 37th Annual Texas Tour Features 100 beautifully restored 1932?1953 V-8 Fords on parade and other events. clubs.hemmings.com/dallas_early_v8_ford (no www) 972/977-2213 Prairies and Lakes
April 8-11—FORT WORTH: MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival Enjoy a four-day visual arts, entertainment and culture event. Downtown Fort Worth on Main Street. www.mainstreetartsfest.org 817/336-2787 Prairies and Lakes
April 8-11—SMITHVILLE: Smithville Jamboree Includes a carnival midway, livestock show, downtown parade, live music and dancing. Riverbend Park. www.jamboreesmithville.com 512/237-3282 Prairies and Lakes
April 8-11, 15-18, 29-May 2—DALLAS: Dallas Symphony Orchestra Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 Prairies and Lakes
April 9—DALLAS: Meet the Librarian: An Introduction to the Reading Room Join the museum librarian for a special look at the resources available — books, oral histories, films and other multimedia research materials. Advance reservations required. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, 411 Elm St. www.jfk.org 214/747-6660 Prairies and Lakes
April 9—GRAPEVINE: Live! At the Palace Concerts with Trace Bundy Begins at 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 800/457-6338 Prairies and Lakes
April 9—MCKINNEY: Wysong-Joplin Young Artist Competition Douglas Humphreys from the Eastman School of Music kicks off this event with a recital Friday night. The competition and master classes follow on Saturday and Sunday. Heard-Craig Performance Hall. 972/529-2822 Prairies and Lakes
April 9—SEGUIN: Moonlight & Roses Enjoy an evening under the stars at the former stagecoach crossing. Includes musical entertainment and refreshments. Hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Rose Garden. www.visitseguin.com 830/401-2448 Prairies and Lakes
April 9-10—BOWIE: Second Monday Trade Days This is a 100-year tradition in Downtown Bowie. www.secondmonday.com 940/872-1173 Prairies and Lakes
April 9-10—CLIFTON: Bosque Countywide Garage Sale List locations will be available the week of the sale. Participating towns include Meridian, Valley Mills, Walnut Springs, Morgan, Kopperl, Laguna Park, Kopperl, Iredell and Cranfills Gap. bosque-tx.tamu.edu (no www) 254/435-2331 Prairies and Lakes
April 9-10—SNOOK: ChiliFest Enjoy a festival full of fun and good food. www.chilifest.org 979/695-2998 Prairies and Lakes
April 9-11—TEMPLE: Bloomin’ Temple Festival Includes a carnival midway, live music by local and national performers, arts & crafts, car show, barbecue cook-off and children’s area with activities. Downtown Temple. www.bloomintemple.com 254/773-2105 Prairies and Lakes
April 9-11, 16-18, 22-24—MESQUITE: A Streetcar Named Desire Mesquite Arts Center Black Box Theater. www.mctweb.org 972/216-8126 Prairies and Lakes
April 9-11, 23-25—STEPHENVILLE: Chicken House Flea Market Vendors offer antiques, crafts, furniture, jewelry and more. Hwy. 377, 2 1/2 miles west of Stephenville. E-mail: allenscrafts@erath.net 254/592-6674 Prairies and Lakes
April 9-18—DALLAS: Austin Junior Volleyball Association - Mizuno Lone Star Classic Dallas Convention Center. www.austinsportscenter.com 214/939-2700 Prairies and Lakes
April 9-25—DALLAS: hard 2 spel dad Production illuminates the difficult and often misunderstood world of dyslexia. Dallas Children’s Theater. Studio Theater. www.dct.org 214/740-0051 Prairies and Lakes
April 9-May 8—DALLAS: The Seagull Paints a rich and tumultuous portrait of the human heart. Kitchen Dog Theater. www.kitchendogtheater.org 214/953-1055 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—ANDERSON: Stagecoach Day Enjoy stagecoach rides, dulcimer music and a cowboy poet. Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site. www.tpwd.state.tx.us 936/873-2633 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—ATHENS: Outdoor Fools Day Experts in camping, fishing, archery, campfire cooking and more teach hands-on skills. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. 903/676-2277 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—BASTROP: Geocaching 101 Includes the basics of geocaching and finding some practice caches. Begins at 2 p.m. Bastrop State Park. 512/237-2241 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—BASTROP: Pine Street Market Day Includes arts & crafts, jewelry, woodworking, clothing and other handmade items. Downtown, 700 block of Pine Street. www.bastropbusinesswomen.com 512/303-6233 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—BOWIE: 16th Annual Allure of Light Antique Lamp Show Exhibitors display their antique kerosene lamps from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy, sell and trade antique lamps and parts. Legend Bank Community Room. E-mail: tvg2320@aol.com 940/872-2639 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—COLUMBUS: Dinner Theater — A Tuna Christmas Stafford Opera House. www.columbustexas.org 979/732-5135 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—CUERO: Anchor Club Annual Bike Ride 361/275-2112 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—CUERO: Cuero Wellness Center 10th Annual 5K Run Cuero Park. 361/275-2112 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—DALLAS: Bon Jovi American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. www.aeglive.com/showdetail.php?id=24991&detail_type=event 214/222-3687 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—DENTON: Annual Denton Redbud Festival Activities include a home and garden show, booths, educational programs and exhibits. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Civic Center. www.kdb.org 940/349-8737 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—EUSTACE: Take a Walk through the Solar System Learn about the size and distance of the planets in our solar system. Begins at 3 p.m. Purtis Creek State Park. 903/425-2332 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—GRAND PRAIRIE: 35th Annual Prairie Dog Chili Cook-Off & World Championship of Pickled Quail Egg-Eating Contest Zany chili and team names, inventive costumes, elaborate cook site setups, and audience involvement by teams. Contestants see how many jalapeno-soaked quail eggs they can eat in 60 seconds. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 972/647-2331 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—GRAPEVINE: Spring into Nash Farm Includes a petting zoo, pony rides, sack races, show animals, and stories. Learn how quilts are made and tour the Nash Farmhouse. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nash Farm. www.GrapevineTexasUSA.com 800/457-6338 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—IRVING: Sonic Boom Irving Symphony Orchestra presentation begins at 8 p.m. Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-2787 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—LOCKHART: Let’s Go Fishing with a Park Ranger After a brief safety and basic fishing skill instruction, children will get a chance to go fishing with a park ranger. Adult supervision recommended. Begins at 10 a.m. Lockhart State Park. 512/398-3479 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—LULING: Oil City Car Show Downtown Luling on Davis Street. www.oilmuseum.org 830/875-1922 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—LULING: Roughneck Chili & BBQ Cook-Off IBCA-sanctioned barbecue cook-off and Tolbert-sanctioned chili cook-off benefit the Central Texas Oil Patch Museum. Downtown Luling, Davis Street. E-mail: ledc@austin.rr.com 830/875-3214 ext. 4 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—MCKINNEY: Second Saturday on the Downtown Square Includes live music, art demonstrations, art gallery exhibit openings and meet-the-artist receptions. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. www.downtownmckinney.com 972/547-2660 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—PLANO: Junior League of Plano — Trinkets to Treasurers This is a rummage sale. Plano Centre. www.jlplano.org 972/941-5840 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—RICHARDSON: Richardson Symphony Orchestra Features the new Klais organ at First United Methodist Church. 503 N. Central Expressway. www.richardsonsymphony.org 972/234-4195 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Dutch Oven Cooking Learn the basics of camp Dutch oven cooking using charcoal. Begins at 2:30 p.m. Cooper Lake State Park ? South Sulphur Unit. 903/945-5256 Prairies and Lakes
April 10-11—BRENHAM: Pleasant Hill Winery’s 13th Anniversary Tour, taste and celebrate. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Pleasant Hill Winery. www.pleasanthillwinery.com 979/830-VINE Prairies and Lakes
April 10-11—CHAPPELL HILL: Official Bluebonnet Festival of Texas Features vendor booths, food, entertainment and music. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.chappellhillmuseum.org 979/836-6033 or 888/273-6426 Prairies and Lakes
April 10-11—EAGLE LAKE: Attwater’s Prairie Chicken Festival Enjoy guided van tours, bird walking tours and native plants walking tours. Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge. www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/attwater/index.html 979/234-3021 Prairies and Lakes
April 10-May 8—DALLAS: Spring Production Will be directed by Stan Wojewodski Jr. Undermain Theatre. www.undermain.org 214/747-5515 Prairies and Lakes
April 10-May 31—WAXAHACHIE: Scarborough Renaissance Festival View shows on 21 stages, visit more than 200 shops, enjoy games and rides, and sample a variety of foods. Open Saturdays and Sundays, plus Memorial Day. Off I-35E. www.scarboroughrenfest.com 972/938-3247 Prairies and Lakes
April 11—IRVING: The World According to Stamitz New Philharmonic Orchestra of Irving concert. Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-2787 Prairies and Lakes
April 11—PALESTINE: Spring Photo Excursion Enjoy several photo runbys along the route and shop tours. Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot. www.TexasStateRR.com 888/987-2461 Prairies and Lakes
April 11—ROANOKE: Grand Opening Event for Oak Street www.roanoketexas.com 817/491-2411 Prairies and Lakes
April 13—BRENHAM: Wine Dinners with the Vintner Enjoy a four course wine-pairing dinner. www.murskihomesteadbb.com 877/690-0676 Prairies and Lakes
April 13—DALLAS: Catch Me If You Can Saxophonist Tim McAllister performs. Begins at 8 p.m. Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. 214/871-4550 Prairies and Lakes
April 13—YOAKUM: Country Music USA Includes western music and dinner. Community Center. E-mail: billlopez@gvec.net 361/293-2309 Prairies and Lakes
April 13, 20—DALLAS: Twilight Tuesdays Concerts Includes Hunter Sullivan on April 13 and The Steve Bayless Orchestra on April 20. Dallas Arboretum. www.dallasarboretum.org 214/515-6518 Prairies and Lakes
April 14—BRYAN: The Woman’s Club Annual House & Garden Tour Features three houses and gardens ranging from a Texas Hill Country home to a German Texas-style to a 1925 historic home listed on the National Registry. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.womansclubbcs.com 979/822-5019 Prairies and Lakes
April 15-18—FORT WORTH: Texas Motor Speedway O’Reilly 300 & Samsung Mobil 500 Texas Motor Speedway. www.texasmotorspeedway.com 817/215-8500 Prairies and Lakes
April 15-18, 22-25, 29-May 2—GARLAND: Funny Girl Tells the story of the rise to fame and romance of comedian Fannie Bryce. Granville Arts Center. www.garlandcivictheatre.org 972/205-2790 Prairies and Lakes
April 15, 22—DALLAS: Cool Thursdays Concerts Features A Hard Night’s Day — Beatles tribute on April 15 and The Killdares — Celtic Rock on April 22. Dallas Arboretum. www.dallasarboretum.org 214/515-6518 Prairies and Lakes
April 15-May 9—FORT WORTH: The Lonesome West In this outrageous comedy, two brothers are closeted together in an undying Cain-and-Abel hostility. Stage West. www.stagewest.org 817/784-9378 Prairies and Lakes
April 16—DALLAS: Christopher McGuire and Friends Enjoy the fantastic classical guitar sounds at 7:30 p.m. Caruth Auditorium ? SMU-Meadows School of Arts. www.guitarsociety.org/ArtistBio.php?Name=McGuire 214/768-2787 Prairies and Lakes
April 16—DALLAS: Earthfest Free outdoor festival with live entertainment and exhibits themed for Earth Day. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pegasus Plaza, 1500 Main St. www.yourdsport.org 214/523-0157 Prairies and Lakes
April 16—IRVING: Langston Hughes Project — Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz This is Hughes’ homage in verse and music to the struggle for artistic and social freedom in the 1960s. Begins at 8 p.m. Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-2787 Prairies and Lakes
April 16-17—GRAPEVINE: 18th Annual Blessing of the Vines & New Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail Includes two Jazz Wine Trains, Blessing of the Vines and New Release Wines, art show and wine trail, unique art galleries and wine-related activities. Delaney Vineyards and Historic Downtown Grapevine. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 800/457-6338 Prairies and Lakes
April 16-17—MOUNT VERNON: April Arts This is an annual juried art show with live music and concessions. Cultural Arts Center. www.franklincountyarts.com 903/537-4544 or 903/860-7451 Prairies and Lakes
April 16-17—SALADO: 15th Annual Gospel Fest Tablerock Amphitheater. www.tablerock.org 254/947-9205 Prairies and Lakes
April 16-17—SEGUIN: Ladies State Chili Cook-Off Chili turn-in is 2 p.m. Activities are held throughout the day. Starcke Park. www.visitseguin.com 800/580-7322 Prairies and Lakes
April 16-18—BOWIE: Annual Bowie Auto Swap Meet Second Monday Grounds. 940/872-0674 Prairies and Lakes
April 16-18—BURTON: Cotton Gin Festival Features gin tours, parades, auctions, music, folk life demonstrations, carnival, tractor pull, petting zoo, contests and more. Burton Cotton Gin & Museum. www.cottonginmuseum.org 979/289-3378 Prairies and Lakes
April 16-18—DALLAS: Guitar Show & Music Fest Annual event is designed for guitar music lovers. Dallas Market Hall. www.eventful.com/dallas/venues/dallas-market-hall-/V0-001-000178222-5 214/655-6181 Prairies and Lakes
April 16-18—FORT WORTH: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Performed by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Bass Performance Hall. www.fwsymphony.org 817/665-6000 Prairies and Lakes
April 16-18—GRANDVIEW/CLEBURNE: Antique Alley & 25 Miles of Sales Find antiques, tractor show, handmade arts & crafts, yard sales, western art, homemade jellies, furniture and more. Downtown Grandview. www.antiquealleytexas.com or www.myantiquealley.com 817/240-4948 or 817/641-0183 Prairies and Lakes
April 16-18—MCKINNEY: Third Monday Trade Days Features more than 900 vendors from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4550 W. University (U.S. 380). www.tmtd.com 972/562-5466 Prairies and Lakes
April 16-18, 23-25—WEATHERFORD: Witness for the Prosecution Presented by Theatre Off the Square. www.weatherfordtots.org 817/341-8687 Prairies and Lakes
April 16-May 9—ENNIS: Ennis Public Theatre — Always Patsy Cline This is a story of Cline and her most devoted fan. 2705-C N. Kaufman St. www.visitennis.org 972/878-4748 Prairies and Lakes
April 16-May 16—DALLAS: Death of a Salesman Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre. 09-10season.dallastheatercenter.org (no www) 214/880-0202 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—ATHENS: Bird & Nature Walk Expect to see 25 or more different species while exploring the Interpretive Wetland Trail and other areas of the hatchery. Texas Freshwater Fisheries. 903/676-2277 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—BELTON: Belton Market Days Shop among vendors with everything from antiques and handmade jewelry to unique clothing and Texas barbecue. Downtown Belton. www.downtownbelton.com 254/939-5699 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—COOPER: Delta County Fair & Jr. Livestock Show Features vendors, food, live music, games, Kids Zone, pet clinic and more. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cooper City Harmon Park. 903/395-4314 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—DALLAS: Plow, Plant & Shear Assist with spring cleaning in some of the village’s historic homes, watch as the sheep are hand sheared, play historical games and make pioneer crafts. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.DallasHeritageVillage.org 214/421-5141 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—DALLAS: Bancroft Family Concert — Made in the USA: the American Spirit in Music Begins at 3 p.m. Horchow Auditorium, Dallas Museum of Art. www.dallasmuseumofart.org/Events/Performances/index.htm 214/922-1200 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—DECATUR: Citywide Garage Sale Sales are held at businesses and individual homes citywide. www.decaturmainstreet.com 940/627-6158 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—GRAND PRAIRIE: Games of Grand Prairie Loyd Park. www.grandprairiechamber.org 972/264-1558 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—GRAND PRAIRIE: Simply Sinatra— Simply Stunning Steve Lippia and his big band bring Ol’ Blue Eyes’ tunes back to life. Uptown Theater. www.UptownTheaterGP.com 972/237-8786 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—IRVING: Cruisin’ Down Broadway Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra presents music from Anchors Aweigh, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Anything Goes and more. Begins at 8 p.m. Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-2787 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—LOCKHART: Birding Program A short presentation will precede a guided hike through the park. Begins at 8:30 a.m. Lockhart State Park. 512/398-3479 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—MOUNT VERNON: Tour de Cypress Bike Ride & Tour Ride the scenic 10-mile, winding 30-mile route or the killer 100K. Mount Vernon/Lake Cypress Springs. www.tourdecypress.com 903/537-4495 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—PILOT POINT: Fish On Learn the basics of fishing. Begins at 9 a.m. Ray Roberts Lake State Park — Isle du Bois Unit. 940/637-2294 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—PLANO: The Eight Seasons Presented by the Plano Symphony Orchestra. Begins at 8:15 p.m. St. Andrew United Methodist Church. www.planosymphony.org 972/473-7262 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—ROUND TOP: Third Percussion Galore! Includes three concerts at 1:30, 4 and 8 p.m. Festival Concert Hall, 248 Jaster Road. www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Let’s Go Canoeing! Learn basics of canoeing and then take a canoe trip out on the lake, weather permitting. Cooper Lake State Park ? South Sulphur Unit. 903/945-5256 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—WASHINGTON: Let There Be Light See how Texas pioneers would create tapers of candles using materials they had. Barrington Living History Farm. www.tpwd.state.tx.us 936/878-2214 ext. 246 Prairies and Lakes
April 17—WASHINGTON: Republic of Texas District Court Day Participants will conduct a trial based on mid-19th-century law and visitors will be encouraged to sit in on the trials and, if interested, serve as jurors. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. 936/878-2214 Prairies and Lakes
April 17-18—DALLAS: Jesus Christ Superstar Majestic Theatre. www.liveatthemajestic.com/allevents.shtm 214/880-0137 Prairies and Lakes
April 17-18—ENNIS: Bluebonnet Trails Festival Pays tribute to the Texas state flower. Includes bluebonnet arts & crafts, souvenirs, food and free maps. Historic Downtown Ennis. www.visitennis.org 972/878-4748 Prairies and Lakes
April 17-18—LA GRANGE: BP MS 150 La Grange is the half-way stop for the fundraising bike ride from Houston to Austin. Activities and entertainment are scheduled at the Fayette County Fairgrounds. www.ms150.org 713/526-8967 Prairies and Lakes
April 17-18—SALADO: Texas Renewable Energy Stampede Includes exhibits, demonstrations, speakers and workshops, kids activities and musical performances. Civic Center. 254/947-8634 Prairies and Lakes
April 17-18—WACO: Beasts ‘n Blooms & Earth Day Too Features plants, children’s activities, and conservation groups discussing composting and conservation efforts. Cameron Park Zoo. www.cameronparkzoo.com 254/750-8415 Prairies and Lakes
April 18—DALLAS: Mysteries of Artful Passion The Arts District Chorale explores the mysterious tangle of love and genius between Johannes Brahms and Clara Schumann. Hamon Recital Hall, Winspear Opera House. www.artsdistrictchorale.org 214/942-5085 Prairies and Lakes
April 18—DALLAS: Oak Cliff Earth Day 2010 Features “green” exhibits, plus plant, art and food sales. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lake Cliff Park. www.oakcliffearthday.com Prairies and Lakes
April 18—SEGUIN: CASI Open Chili Cook-Off This is a co-ed open chili cook-off for beginners and experienced cooks. Starcke Park. www.visitseguin.com 800/580-7322 Prairies and Lakes
April 18—SOUTHLAKE: Youth Fishing Day Join the city of Southlake and Texas Junior Anglers for an afternoon of fishing. Bicentennial Park. 817/748-8019 Prairies and Lakes
April 18-24—CORSICANA: Derrick Days Includes a rodeo, spring luncheon featuring Kelly Swanson, tribute to Lefty Frizzell concert, antique/custom car show, parade, kids activities, craft vendors, music, and chili and barbecue cook-off. www.derrickdays.com 877/648-2688 Prairies and Lakes
April 19—DALLAS: Dallas Chamber Music: Escher String Quartet Caruth Auditorium ? SMU-Meadows School of Arts. www.dallaschambermusic.com/concerts/0910season/28-escher 214/768-2787 Prairies and Lakes
April 19—JOSHUA: Golf Tournament Mountain Valley Country Club. www.joshuachamber.org 817/228-6334 Prairies and Lakes
April 20—FORT WORTH: John Williams Live: A Gala Concert Williams composed the music and served as music director for more than 100 films. During this concert, he conducts these unforgettable scores with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Bass Performance Hall. www.fwsymphony.org 817/665-6000 Prairies and Lakes
April 20-25—DALLAS: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber Music Hall at Fair Park. www.liveatthemusichall.com/events.shtm 214/565-1116 Prairies and Lakes
April 22-25—DENTON: Jacques Brel Is Alive & Well & Living in Paris Texas Woman’s University Redbud Theater Complex. www.twu.edu/drama 940/898-2020 Prairies and Lakes
April 22-May 8—ADDISON: Lobster Alice Takes a surreal look at Alice in Wonderland. Addison Theatre & Conference Centre. www.secondthoughttheatre.com 972/450-6232 Prairies and Lakes
April 23—BRYAN: Spring Release Dinner Begins at 6:30 p.m. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 244 Prairies and Lakes
April 23—CLIFTON: Lee Greenwood” Reservations required. Bosque Arts Center in Clifton. www.bosqueartscenter.org 254/675-3724 Prairies and Lakes
April 23—ROYSE CITY: Golf Tournament Benefits high school scholarships. Stone River Golf Club. 972/636-5000 Prairies and Lakes
April 23-24—ATHENS: Annual PRCA Rodeo Includes bull riding, barrel racing, team roping and more. Henderson County Fairgrounds. 903/675-5131 Prairies and Lakes
April 23-24—ATHENS: Henderson County Art Show Cain Center, 915 S. Palestine. 903/675-7800 Prairies and Lakes
April 23-24—CAMERON: Cameron Dewberry Festival/Classic Car Show Includes a barbecue cook-off, live music and vendors. Ledbetter Park. E-mail: chamber@cameron-tx.com 254/697-4979 Prairies and Lakes
April 23-24—DALLAS: Spring Fiesta — Dallas Black Dance Theatre II Features new works from New York-based choreographer and Broadway based Lion King performer, Ray Mercer, and DBDT II Director, Allyne Gartrell. Latino Cultural Center. www.dbdt.com/performances/spring-fiesta.php 214/670-3320 Prairies and Lakes
April 23-24—MESQUITE: Real. Texas. Festival. Features Kevin Fowler on Friday night, Cross Canadian Ragweed on Saturday night, rides, crafts and more. Rodeo Center. www.realtexasfestival.com 972/216-6499 Prairies and Lakes
April 23-24—RHOME: Pioneer Days. Street dance Friday night at 7p. Parade Saturday at 10am. Events include a beauty pageant, karaoke contest, craft vendors, fun for the kids, and FOOD! Come out and join a contest, enter a float into the parade, rent a vendor booth for $20, or just enjoy the festivities. http://rhomevolunteerfiresupportbrigade.org/events 817-696-6742 Prairies and Lakes
April 23-24, 29-May 1—CLEBURNE: Plaza Theatre Company Presents Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. www.plaza-theatre.com 817/202-0600 Prairies and Lakes
April 23-25—COMANCHE: Western Tales & Trails Features 5K, 10K and fun run; “Antiques Side Show;” and all-class reunion. Historic Downtown. www.ComancheCelebrates.org 325/356-2032 Prairies and Lakes
April 23-25—DALLAS: Bugs Bunny on Broadway Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs. Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 Prairies and Lakes
April 23-25—DENTON: Arts & Jazz Festival More than 2,000 professional and amateur performers showcase the best in jazz, pop, rhythm and blues, and full orchestra music. Enjoy a wide variety of dance, choral, storytelling and theater performances. Includes fine artists and craftspeople, clowns and the Children’s Art Tent. Quakertown Park. www.dentonjazzfest.com 940/565-0931 Prairies and Lakes
April 23-25—SEGUIN: Central Texas Golf Fest Sponsored by the Seguin Chamber of Commerce, New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce and San Marcos Chamber of Commerce. Area Golf Course. www.visitseguin.com 830/379-6382 Prairies and Lakes
April 23-25—SOUTHLAKE: Art in the Square Annual three-day juried art festival features 140 national and local unique artists. Southlake Town Square. www.artinthesquare.com 817/680-5680 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—BASTROP: Yesterfest Includes music, vendors and entertainment in celebration of Bastrop’s culture and heritage. Old Town Bastrop. www.bastropdba.com/yesterfest.html 512/321-6600 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—BRENHAM: Brenham Country Flavors Festival Includes family entertainment, Blue Bell Ice Cream Smorgasbord by Noon Lions Club, local product sampling, qualify arts & crafts booths and unique shopping. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Brenham. www.downtownbrenham.com 888/273-6426 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—BRYAN: Wine & Roses Festival Features wine tasting, food tents, live music, arts & crafts and the Annual Grape Stomping Competition. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 244 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—CLEBURNE: Cowboys for Kids PBR Bull Riding Begins at 7 p.m. Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena, Hwy. 174 S. 817/645-2455 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—CLIFTON: Big Event Auction & Dinner Features original works of art by nationally known Bosque County artists. Bosque Arts Center. www.bosqueartscenter.org 254/675-3724 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—COMANCHE: Gospel Music Jamboree Bring lawn chairs and enjoy many talented gospel groups and bands. Beautiful City Park. E-mail: dannybinghammusic@gmail.com 325/330-1219 or 325/356-3233 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—FORT WORTH: Fifth Annual Fort Worth Prairie Fest Includes live local music, more than 100 arts & crafts and green-living exhibitors, wildflower tours and plein artists. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tandy Hills Natural Area, 3400 View St. www.tandyhills.org 817/731-2787 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—GIDDINGS: Spring Fling Features more than 40 vendors, local artists, fun for kids and more. Tours of the Rural Texas Tourism Center & Union Station Transportation Museum will be from noon to 4 p.m. Landmark Square in Downtown Giddings. www.GiddingsTexas.com 979/542-3455 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—GLEN ROSE: Hiking for Coral Take a quarter-mile hike to
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April 24—GONZALES: Antique Appraisal Days Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Courthouse Square in Downtown Gonzales. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 830/672-6532 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—GONZALES: Dutch Oven Cook-Off Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with judging/serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gonzales Pioneer Village Living History Center. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 830/672-6532 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—GONZALES: Old Jail Museum “Run For It” Begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Old Jail Museum. Downtown Gonzales Historic District. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 830/672-6532 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—LULING: Zedler Mill Classic Canoe Race Includes canoe races, food and music. Zedler Mill Park at the San Marcos River, Hwy. 80 S. www.zedlermill.com 830/875-3214 ext. 4 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—MALAKOFF: Cornbread Festival Enjoy a 5K Run to the Corn, cornbread cook-off, vendors, hat contest and pet contest. Mitcham Street, Downtown Malakoff. www.malakoffchamber.com 903/489-1518 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—MIDLOTHIAN: Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Fair & 5K Run Includes arts & crafts vendors, food, children’s activities and the new run. Heritage Park. www.midlothianchamber.org 972/723-8600 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—MOODY: Leave a Legacy Learn how to leave a legacy instead of a trace through a variety of games and activities led by a park ranger from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Self-guided activities are from 7 to 10 p.m. Mother Neff State Park. 254/853-2389 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—SEGUIN: Main Street Trade Day Vendors offer crafts and collectibles from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Central Park. www.visitseguin.com 830/401-5000 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—SHERMAN: Earth Day Festival Includes children’s activities and exhibits, workshops, plant sales, and live entertainment. Municipal Lawn. www.earthdaytexoma.net 903/957-0310 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—WACO: 30th Annual Waco Coin Show Includes appraisers, buyers and sellers. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bellmead Civic Center. 254/756-6613 or 254/224-7761 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—WACO: Race for the Cure Includes a survivor ceremony, one-mile fun run and 5K run. Indian Spring Park. www.komencentraltexas.org 254/753-3037 Prairies and Lakes
April 24-25—BELTON: A Sami Show This is an arts & crafts and home decor marketplace. Bell County Expo Center. www.samishow.com 512/441-7133 Prairies and Lakes
April 25—BELLVILLE: Fruehling Saengerfest (German Spring Singing Festival) Starts at 11 a.m. This is a joint effort by the Bellville Lions Club and the Bluebonnet Chapter of the Texas German Society. Concordia Hall. www.texasgermansociety.com Prairies and Lakes
April 25—BRYAN: Wine Appreciation Class: Texas Wines & Texas Cheese Learn to pair wine with cheeses. Begins at 3 p.m. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 244 Prairies and Lakes
April 25—FRYDEK: Grotto Celebration Enjoy Czech music, homemade sausage, homemade kolaches, entertainment and children’s activities. St. Mary’s Catholic Church Grounds, 124 Zaruba Road. 979/865-0935 Prairies and Lakes
April 25—MOUNT VERNON: Benefit Concert — Tesoro Trio Presented by Mount Vernon Music This new ensemble of outstanding Dallas musicians perform Haydn, Ravel and Brahms. Begins at 3 p.m. 402 Leftwich St. www.mountvernonmusic.org 903/563-3780 Prairies and Lakes
April 25—ROUND TOP: Brenham Children’s Chorus Begins at 4 p.m. International Festival-Institute at Round Top, Hwy. 237 at Jaster Road. www.brenhamchildrenschorus.org 979/277-6540 or 979/249-3129 Prairies and Lakes
April 29—DALLAS: Lecture: Prowling Through the Texas Industrial Past Dr. T. Lindsay Baker, W.K. Gordon Chair in Industrial History of Texas at Tarleton State University, gives an illustrated tour of Texas industrial heritage. Begins at 6:30 p.m. Dallas Public Library. www.DallasHeritageVillage.org 214/413-3674 Prairies and Lakes
April 29-May 2—CANTON: First Monday Trade Days Shop new and old items, antiques, clothing, animals, home decor, crafts, art and food. Canton Trade Days Grounds. www.chambercantontx.com 877/462-7467 Prairies and Lakes
April 29-May 2—FORT WORTH: Mayfest Features food, arts & crafts, and live performances. Trinity Park. www.mayfest.org 817/332-1055 Prairies and Lakes
April 30—ATHENS: Relay for Life Raises money for the American Cancer Society. Henderson County Fairgrounds. 903/714-1942 Prairies and Lakes
April 30—BASTROP: Moonlight Hike Join a naturalist to call for owls, watch for bats, listen for toads and experience the park’s trails after dark. Begins at 8:30 p.m. Bastrop State Park. 512/237-2241 Prairies and Lakes
April 30—BRYAN: Wine Appreciation Class: Effects of Oak Aging on Wine Learn the history of oak aging and taste wines to identify different flavors the oak imparts. Begins at 3 p.m. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 244 Prairies and Lakes
April 30—DALLAS: Moby Dick Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, 2100 Ross Ave., Suite 650. www.dallasopera.org/the_season 214/880-0202 Prairies and Lakes
April 30—GLEN ROSE: I Don’t Like Spiders & Snakes Begins at 8 p.m. Dinosaur Valley State Park. 254/897-4588 Prairies and Lakes
April 30—GRAPEVINE: Live! At the Palace Concerts with Joseph Vincelli Begins at 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 800/457-6338 Prairies and Lakes
April 30-May 1—MESQUITE: Southwest Ceramic Show Mesquite Exhibit Hall. www.swca-inc.com 214/782-9678 Prairies and Lakes
April 30-May 2—ROUND TOP: Poetry at Round Top Gathers of some of the greatest poets of this time. Festival Concert Hall. www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 Prairies and Lakes
April 30-May 2—TEMPLE: Central Texas Airshow The Friday night show is filled with pyrotechnics, fireworks, fireballs and smoke as night aircraft act flies through its paces. Saturday and Sunday activities include static displays, aerobatic displays and AeroShell Acrobatic Team, featuring a wing walker. Temple Airport. www.centraltexasairshow.com Prairies and Lakes |
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