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Prairies and Lakes:August August 1—CANTON: First Monday Trade Days First Monday Grounds, Mountain, Dog Town, Marketplace & Old Mill Market. (Began Jul. 29.) 877/462-7467 or 903/567-2991 Prairies and Lakes
August 1, 5-7—ATHENS: All Shook Up! Musical is full of Elvis Presley tunes. Henderson County Performing Arts Center. www.hcpac.org 903/675-3908 Prairies and Lakes
August 1, 7-8, 14-15—BRENHAM: Crush for Fun Includes tours, tastings, food and other activities. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Pleasant Hill Winery. www.pleasanthillwinery.com 979/830-8463 Prairies and Lakes
August 1, 7, 14—BRYAN: Harvest Weekends Enjoy grape picking, grape stomping, lunch at the Vintage House Restaurant, and a food and wine pairing party. Reservations required. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 230 Prairies and Lakes
August 1-9—COLLEGE STATION: AT&T National Diving Championships 979/260-9898 Prairies and Lakes
August 1-Oct. 16—GRAPEVINE: Grapevine Market Thursdays and Saturdays. Liberty Park. (Began Jun. 1.) www.grapevinetexasusa.com 800/457-6338 Prairies and Lakes
August 1-Oct. 30—LEWISVILLE: Old Town Lewisville Farmers Market Saturdays. Old Town Lewisville. (Began Jun. 1.) www.cityoflewisville.com 972/219-3401 Prairies and Lakes
August 1-Oct. 30—WAXAHACHIE: Farmers Market Saturdays. (Began Jun. 1.) 972/937-7330 ext. 198 Prairies and Lakes
August 2-7—DE LEON: 96th Peach & Melon Festival Tractor pull is the last three nights. New Community Park. www.deleontexas.com 254/893-2083 Prairies and Lakes
August 4—MCKINNEY: Texas Art History Series This lunchtime lecture series with art historian/artist Annie Royer will profile the story of art and artists in Texas. Heard-Craig House. www.heardcraig.org 972/569-6909 Prairies and Lakes
August 5-7—ATHENS: MDA Benefit Rodeo Presented by Stace Smith Rodeo Productions. Henderson County Fairpark Complex. www.hendersoncountyfairpark.com 903/670-3324 Prairies and Lakes
August 5-7—BASTROP: Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo Features a rodeo, carnival, parade, and arts & crafts fair. Mayfest Hill, Ken Estepp Showbarn. www.bastrophomecomingrodeo.org 512/923-1440 Prairies and Lakes
August 6—BRYAN: Moonlight Harvest Dinner Kick off the harvest season with a night of picking and stomping freshly harvested grapes, a gourmet dinner, winery tour and tasting. Messina Hof Winery and Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 230 Prairies and Lakes
August 6—MESQUITE: Mesquite Community Theater Presents Close Ties. Mesquite Arts Center Black Box Theater. www.mctweb.org 972/216-8126 Prairies and Lakes
August 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28—MESQUITE: Mesquite Championship Rodeo Features bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, cowgirl barrel racing, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and team roping. Includes Justin Boots Mutton Bustin’, Borden Dash-For-Cash, face painting, pony rides and a petting zoo for children. 1818 Rodeo Drive. www.mesquiterodeo.com 972/285-8777 Prairies and Lakes
August 6-28—CLEBURNE: Plaza Theatre Company Presents Into the Woods Shows are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. 111 S. Main. www.plaza-theatre.com 817/202-0600 Prairies and Lakes
August 7—DE LEON: Golden Saturday Includes Melon Patch Bike Tour, antique/classic car show, and arts & crafts and food vendors. Downtown De Leon. www.deleontexas.com 254/893-2083 Prairies and Lakes
August 7—DECATUR: Cruise Nights on the Courthouse Square Enjoy a car show in historic downtown Decatur. www.decaturmainstreet.com 940/627-6158 Prairies and Lakes
August 7—DUBLIN: A Night on the Town Features live music, arts & crafts, Dublin Dr Pepper Museum, Rodeo Heritage Museum, Historical museum and more. Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Downtown Dublin. www.dublintxchamber.com 254/445-3422 Prairies and Lakes
August 7—EUSTACE: Kids Camp Crafts Kids can make a rattlesnake, bluebonnet or a s’more, or make a cast animal track with molds using arts & crafts materials. Begins at 6 p.m. Purtis Creek State Park. 903/425-2332 Prairies and Lakes
August 7—FARMERSVILLE: Farmers & Fleas Market Includes jewelry, clothing, fresh produce and crafts. Historic Onion Shed. www.farmersvilletx.com 972/784-6846 Prairies and Lakes
August 7—GONZALES: Pilgrim Country Music Show & Supper Meal is served at 5 p.m. with music at 7 p.m. Pilgrim Community Center, FM 1116. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 830/672-6532 Prairies and Lakes
August 7—INDUSTRY: Tommy Richter Scholarship Fundraiser. Antique tractor, antique automobile, engine and equipment show. Live and silent auctions. Kids activities. Welcome Hall 4-8pm. JSRtxhorns@aol.com 713-724-1047 Prairies and Lakes
August 7—MCKINNEY: Historical Run 5K/1 Mile Begins at 8 a.m. 101 E. Hunt St. E-mail: elliotstarcevich@mckinneyhistoricalrun.com 214/557-1483 Prairies and Lakes
August 7—SALADO: Salado Legends This is an outdoor musical drama for the whole family. Dinner reservations required. Dinner is at 7:15 p.m. Show begins at 8:15 p.m. Tablerock Amphitheater. www.tablerock.org 254/947-9205 Prairies and Lakes
August 7—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Birding in the Park & at Home Find out about the birds in the area, what you need for birding and how you can encourage birds to hang around your home. Begins at 9:30 a.m. Cooper Lake State Park/South Sulphur Unit. 903/945-5256 Prairies and Lakes
August 7-8—BOWIE: Second Monday Trade Days Enjoy two days of flea market food, fun and adventure. 940/872-1680 or 940/872-4180 Prairies and Lakes
August 7-8—SALADO: 44th Annual Art Fair Features more than 100 artists, food and live entertainment. Pace Park. www.salado.com 254/947-5040 Prairies and Lakes
August 7-8—WASHINGTON: A Cotton Pickin’ Time Through the 1850s, cotton was the main cash crop on Barrington Farm. Join them as they begin their first cotton harvest of the season through picking, ginning, carding and spinning the cotton. Also, try the handloom and learn more about the needlework of the 1850s. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Barrington Living History Farm, Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. 936/878-2214 Prairies and Lakes
August 7, 14, 21, 28—ADDISON: Summer Salsa Spice up the night with live salsa music. Beckert Park. www.addisontexas.net Prairies and Lakes
August 7, 14, 21, 28—MCKINNEY: McKinney Farmers Market Offers fresh, locally grown produce, meat, dairy and more. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon. Chestnut Square Historic Village, 315 S. Chestnut. www.chestnutsquare.org 972/562-8790 Prairies and Lakes
August 7, 14, 28—GRAND PRAIRIE: Farmers Market Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Market Square, 120 W. Main St. 972/237-8036 Prairies and Lakes
August 8, 22—EUSTACE: Guided Canoe Trip View wildlife and explore parts of the park only accessible by boat. Some experience preferred. Meet at boat launch ramp. Subject to cancellation due to weather. Group size limited; reservations required. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Purtis Creek State Park. E-mail: lisa.male@tpwd.state.tx.us 903/425-2332 Prairies and Lakes
August 9-14—ALVARADO: Johnson County Pioneers & Old Settlers Reunion This is the 118th reunion. 817/517-9920 Prairies and Lakes
August 10—YOAKUM: Country Music USA Includes western music, dinner and show. Community Center. E-mail: billlopez@gvec.net 361/293-2309 Prairies and Lakes
August 13—DALLAS: Student Voices: A Conversation with the Curator of Education Learn what young people think about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in November 1963 during an enlightening conversation that puts student voices on center stage. Begins at 11:30 a.m. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, 411 Elm St. www.jfk.org 214/747-6660 Prairies and Lakes
August 13-15—KILLEEN: The Just So Stories Five of Kipling’s tales are brought vividly to life in this humorous and charming musical. Vive Les Arts Theatre. www.vlatheatre.com 254/526-9090 Prairies and Lakes
August 13-15—MCKINNEY: Third Monday Trade Days Features more than 900 vendors. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4550 W. University (U.S. 380). www.tmtd.com 972/562-5466 Prairies and Lakes
August 13-15, 27-29—STEPHENVILLE: Chicken House Flea Market Includes 100 inside vendors plus outside vendors with antiques, crafts, furniture, jewelry and junk. Hwy. 377, 2 1/2 miles west of Stephenville. E-mail: allenscrafts@erath.net 254/592-6674 Prairies and Lakes
August 13-29—CLEBURNE: Carnegie Players Present Romeo & Juliet Shows are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Cleburne Conference Center, 1501 W. Henderson. www.carnegieplayers.com 817/645-2455 Prairies and Lakes
August 14—ATHENS: Bird & Nature Walk Expect to see 25 or more different species while exploring the Interpretive Wetland Trail and other hatchery areas. Begins at 9 a.m. Texas Freshwater Fishing Center. 903/676-2277 Prairies and Lakes
August 14—BASTROP: Pine Street Market Days Includes arts & crafts, jewelry, woodworking, clothing and other handmade items. Downtown, 700 block of Pine St. www.bastropbusinesswomen.com 512/303-6233 Prairies and Lakes
August 14—BRYAN: Moonlit Harvest Grand Finale Vintner Dinner: Palm Bay Imports Features wines from Palm Bay Imports along with a gourmet meal. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 230 Prairies and Lakes
August 14—DALLAS: Discover Dallas Day — Dallas Was First August is National Inventors Month and Dallas is home to many firsts and inventions in history. Explore Dallas firsts and the people and companies who made them possible. Test your local knowledge with a Dallas inventions quiz and create an invention of your own. Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture. www.oldred.org/events.aspx 214/745-1100 Prairies and Lakes
August 14—DALLAS: Discovery Days 2010 — Discover Fine Arts Some of the most creative forms of art actually have their basis in math. Offers a chance to experiment and to explore different instruments in a hands-on setting. Museum of Nature & Science. www.natureandscience.org/kids/discovery_days.asp 214/428-5555 Prairies and Lakes
August 14—EUSTACE: Take a Walk through Solar System Learn about the size and distance of the planets in our solar system by taking a walk along the Purtis Creek Solar Walk display. Begins at 3 p.m. Meet at the overflow camping parking lot. Purtis Creek State Park. 903/425-2332 Prairies and Lakes
August 14—GLEN ROSE: Bird Show Lee Clauser and “Lady,” a 29-year-old red-tailed hawk, will present a “Birds of Dinosaur Valley State Park” slide show at dusk as well answer questions about “Lady.” Begins at 8:30 p.m. Dinosaur Valley State Park. 254/897-4588 Prairies and Lakes
August 14—LANCASTER: Second Saturday on the Square Includes arts & crafts vendors with entertainment. Historic Town Square. www.2ndsaturday.yolasite.com 972/227-2579 Prairies and Lakes
August 14—MCKINNEY: Second Saturday on the Downtown Square Includes live music, art demonstrations, art gallery exhibits opening and meet-the-artist receptions. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. Historic Downtown McKinney Square. www.downtownmckinney.com 972/547-2660 Prairies and Lakes
August 14—SEGUIN: Seguin Birthday Celebration Begins at 6 p.m. Tour the Conservation Society facilities, including the oldest Protestant church building in Texas. Conservation Society Complex. www.visitseguin.com 800/580-7322 Prairies and Lakes
August 14—SHERMAN: Red River Bicycle Rally Includes rides of 25, 44, 60 and 100 miles. All routes begin in Sherman and travel through the rolling hills of Grayson County. Austin College, 800 N. Porter St. www.shermantx.org 903/957-0310 Prairies and Lakes
August 14—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Dutch Oven Cooking Learn the basics of camp Dutch oven cooking using charcoal. Bring a plate and spoon for samples. Begins at 2:30 p.m. Cooper Lake State Park/South Sulphur Unit. 903/945-5256 Prairies and Lakes
August 14-15—GRAND PRAIRIE: Caribbean Music Festival Enjoy live music, dancing, festival foods and more. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 972/647-2331 Prairies and Lakes
August 14-15—MESQUITE: Classic Gun Show Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Bigtown Exhibition Hall, 800 Big Town Blvd. www.classicshows.com 214/341-2895 Prairies and Lakes
August 14-15—NAVASOTA: Navasota Blues Festival Features local, regional and international performers. Benefits the Mance Lipscomb Scholarship Fund. Grimes County Expo Center. E-mail: navasotabluesfest@tconline.net 936/870-3331 Prairies and Lakes
August 15-16—IRVING: TEXSOM, The Texas Sommelier Association Annual Conference Open to the public for wine education seminars on Sunday. Four Seasons Resort & Club. www.texsom.com 512/327-7555 Prairies and Lakes
August 16-22—DALLAS/FORT WORTH: KRLD Restaurant Week presented by Central Market. Get acquainted with DFW’s hottest menus, while supporting local restaurants and charities. Summer dining deal features three-course prix fixe meals priced at only $35/person (tax, tip and drinks billed separately). Reservations required. Founded by KRLD Radio, the 13th annual promo benefits the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas and the Lena Pope Home in Fort Worth ($7 of each meal goes to charity). Look for the full list of participating establishments beginning July 12 (“Reservation Day”) at www.krld.com. Prairies and Lakes
August 20-21—KILLEEN: Legends Jr. Features the best of the songs, dances and performers of the Children’s Theatre in a unique blend of style, humor, solos and choral numbers. Vive Les Arts Theatre. www.vlatheatre.com 254/526-9090 Prairies and Lakes
August 20-22—HIGHLAND VILLAGE: 23rd Annual Lions Club Balloon Festival & Fair Includes hot air balloons, arts & crafts, carnival rides, food court and music. Copperas Branch Park on Lake Lewisville. www.hvballoonfest.org Prairies and Lakes
August 20-28—DENTON: North Texas State Fair Features a world championship rodeo, music, carnival rides and games, fiddling contest, petting zoos and barbecue cook-offs. North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. www.ntfair.com 940/387-2632 Prairies and Lakes
August 21—BELTON: Market Day Includes antiques, handmade jewelry, unique clothing and Texas barbecue. Downtown Belton on Central Avenue. www.beltonchamber.com 254/939-3551 Prairies and Lakes
August 21—GATESVILLE: Summer in the Park Dance the night away under a star-filled sky. Faunt Le Roy Park. www.gatesvilletx.info 254/865-2617 Prairies and Lakes
August 21—GRAND PRAIRIE: Hatch Chili Festival Market Square. www.uptowntheatergp.com 972/237-8409 Prairies and Lakes
August 21—HONEY GROVE: Bugtussle Trek This is an annual “parade” of vintage vehicles. The lunch stop provides a chance for the public to see these amazing vehicles. On the Square in downtown Honey Grove. www.honeygrovechamber.com 903/378-7211 Prairies and Lakes
August 21-Sep. 18—DALLAS: Featured Artist Series 2010 Highlights diverse images in glass from artists Lynne Chinn, Michael Mangiafico, Robert Mickelsen and David Patchen, along with jewelry from Bronwen Heilman. Opening reception is 1 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass. www.kittrellriffkind.com 888/865-2228 Prairies and Lakes
August 25-28—SHERMAN: Melody Ranch Deep Summer Festival www.chrystalopryhouse.com Prairies and Lakes
August 27-28—BOWIE: Wildfire Barbecue Cook-Off, Car Show & Festival Starts at 7 p.m. Friday evening. Includes live bands and vendors. Montague County Courthouse Square, 108 Franklin St. www.montaguewildfirebbqcookoff.com 940/841-0438 Prairies and Lakes
August 27-29—DALLAS: Gershwin Favorites with Marvin Hamlisch Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/871-4000 Prairies and Lakes
August 27-29—GRAND PRAIRIE: Nickelodeon’s Storytime Adventure The latest musical adventure features four of the top-rated preschool shows: Dora the Explorer, The Backyardigans, Ni Hao, Kai-lan and Wonder Pets. NOKIA Theatre. www.nokiatheatredfw.com 972/854-5050 Prairies and Lakes
August 28—CEDAR HILL: Penn Farm Tour Learn what life on the farm was like from the 1850s to the 1950s. Begins at 10 a.m. Cedar Hill State Park. 972/291-5940 Prairies and Lakes
August 28—PLANO: One Day Only 15 Festival features seven world premieres from concept to curtain in just one day. Courtyard Theater. www.roverdramawerks.com 972/849-0358 Prairies and Lakes
August 28—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Let’s Go Canoeing! Learn the basics of canoeing and then take a canoe trip out on the lake, weather permitting. Group size limited to 11. Cooper Lake State Park — South Sulphur Unit. 903/945-5256 Prairies and Lakes
August 28—WACO: 15th Annual Margarita & Salsa Festival Features the best country music in Texas and continues the popular contest in which local restaurants and individuals vie for the title of Best Margarita, Salsa, Queso and/or Guacamole. Hours are 5 p.m. to midnight. Heart O’ Texas Fair Complex. www.hotfair.com 254/772-9303 Prairies and Lakes
August 29—BRYAN: Cooking Party with the Vintage House Chef Learn tricks, recipes and techniques. Begins at 6:30 p.m. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 230 Prairies and Lakes
August 29—BRYAN: Wine Appreciation Class Helps guests decipher the wonderful world of wine. Begins at 3 p.m. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 230 Prairies and Lakes
August 29-Jan. 2—FORT WORTH: Fiery Pool: The Maya & the Mythic Sea More than 90 works, many recently excavated, offer insights into the culture of the ancient Maya, focusing on the sea as a defining feature of the spiritual realm and the inspiration for powerful visual imagery. Kimbell Art Museum. www.kimbellart.org 817/332-8451 Prairies and Lakes September September 1—MCKINNEY: Texas Art History Series Lunchtime lecture series with art historian and artist Annie Royer. Heard-Craig Hall Gallery, 306 N. Church St. www.heardcraig.org 972/569-6909 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-5—DALLAS: Modern Twist, Bamboo Works from the Clark Center Crow Collection of Asian Art. www.crowcollection.org 214/979-6430 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-5—DALLAS: The Art of Motoko Maio Crow Collection of Asian Art. www.crowcollection.org 214/979-6430 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-5—DALLAS: Luc Tuymans The first U.S. retrospective of the creations of this Belgian artist offers the most comprehensive presentation of his work to date. Dallas Museum of Art. www.dallasmuseumofart.org Prairies and Lakes
September 1-5—FORT WORTH: Constructive Spirit: Abstract Art in South & North America, 1920s-1950s Explore the geometric abstract art from Argentina, Brazil, the United States, Uruguay and Venezuela. Amon Carter Museum. www.cartermuseum.org Prairies and Lakes
September 1-6—FORT WORTH: Georgia O’Keeffe & the Faraway: Nature & Image National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. www.cowgirl.net 817/336-4475 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-6—GRAPEVINE: SummerFest Art, entertainment, activities, culinary events and characters at the Gaylord Texan Resort bring to life the books of Lewis Carroll. www.gaylordtexan.com 817/722-9423 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-18—DALLAS: Featured Artist Series 2010 Highlights diverse glass works and jewelry. Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass. www.kittrellriffkind.com 888/865-2228 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-18—SALADO: Barefoot in the Park Silver Spur Theatre. www.saladosilverspur.com 254/947-3456 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-26—DALLAS: New Vision: Ballpoint Drawings by Il Lee Crow Collection of Asian Art. www.crowcollection.org 214/979-6430 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-30—FORT WORTH: "Tropical Freeze: Peru's Amazon Jungle Meets Antarctica." Explore these two endangered areas through the color photographs, art, and artifacts of Diane Simons Lovell, known as "The AMAZONing Lady." North Richland Hills Public Library, 9015 Grand Ave. North Richland Hills, www.library.nrhtx.com 817-427-6814 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-30—MESQUITE: Weavings — A Soft Touch features bamboo scarves, woven silk and more by White Rock Weaving Center members. Mesquite Arts Center. www.mesquiteartscenter.org 972/216-6444 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-Oct. 10—MCKINNEY: Ice Age Mammoths Exhibit Features 10 animatronic mammals, including a mammoth. www.heardmuseum.org 972/562-5566 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-Oct. 16—GRAPEVINE: Grapevine Market Liberty Park. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 800/457-6338 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-Oct. 17—DALLAS: A Photographer’s Story: Bob Jackson & the Kennedy Assassination Features the work of photojournalist Bob Jackson, who captured an iconic, Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph during the weekend of the Kennedy assassination. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. www.jfk.org 214/747-6660 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-Nov. 7—FORT WORTH: Ansel Adams: Eloquent Light Features 40 works by one of the world’s most celebrated photographers. Amon Carter Museum. www.cartermuseum.org 817/738-1933 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-Jan. 2—DALLAS: Mexico 200 Museum celebrates Mexico’s bicentennial with two special exhibitions of modern and contemporary Mexican art. Dallas Museum of Art. www.dallasmuseumofart.org 214/922-1200 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-Jan. 2—DALLAS: Bayou Sculptors Features the works of prominent sculptors who are natives or residents of the Bayou State of Louisiana or the Bayou City of Houston. African American Museum at Fair Park. www.aamdallas.org 214/565-9026 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-Jan. 2—FORT WORTH: Fiery Pool: The Maya & the Mythic Sea More than 90 works, many recently excavated, offer insights into the culture of the ancient Maya, focusing on the sea as an important theme and inspiration. Kimbell Art Museum www.kimbellart.org 817/332-8451 Prairies and Lakes
September 1-Feb. 13—DALLAS: African Masks: The Art of Disguise Exhibition features about 50 objects that reveal the function, meaning and aesthetics of African masks. Dallas Museum of Art. www.dallasmuseumofart.org 214/922-1200 Prairies and Lakes
September 2-4—CLEBURNE: Into the Woods Plaza Theatre. www.plaza-theatre.com 817/202-0600 Prairies and Lakes
September 2-4—CLEBURNE: Johnson County UPRA Rodeo Sheriff’s
Posse Rodeo Grounds,
September 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30—GRAND PRAIRIE: Farmers’ Market Market Square. 972/237-8108 Prairies and Lakes
September 2-5—CANTON: First Monday Trade Days First Monday Trade Days Park. 877/462-7467 or 903/567-2991 Prairies and Lakes
September 2-5—LA GRANGE: Fayette County Fair Fayette County Fairgrounds.
www.fayettecounty
September 3—MESQUITE: Joe Gordon’s Gospel Concert Begins at 7:30 p.m. Rodeo City Music Hall, 214 W. Davis. www.rodeocitymusichall.com 972/285-9343 Prairies and Lakes
September 3-4—ADDISON: Outdoor Summer Musical Addison Circle Park. www.addisontexas.net Prairies and Lakes
September 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25—GLEN ROSE: The Promise Musical drama is based on the life of Jesus Christ. Texas Amphitheatre, 5000 Texas Drive. www.thepromiseglenrose.com 800/687-2661 Prairies and Lakes
September 3-5—ATHENS: On Fire Productions Team Roping Henderson County Fairpark Complex. 903/670-3324 Prairies and Lakes
September 3-5—BELTON: Central Texas State Fair Includes live music, food, professional bull riding and livestock shows, Power Fest 2010, carnival rides and more. On the concert stage, Kyle Park performs Friday, Bleu Edmondson on Saturday and the Casey Donohew Band on Sunday. Bell County Expo Center. www.centraltexasstatefair.com 254/933-5353 Prairies and Lakes
September 3-5—RICHARDSON: Spectacular Senior Follies. Variety show featuring professional performers age 55 and better. Benefits the Meals-on-Wheels program. Eisemann Theater, see www.seniorfollies.com or 972-744-4650 Prairies and Lakes
September 3-5—WEATHERFORD: First Monday Trade Days Enjoy shopping for unique gifts, crafts, antiques, collectibles, yard sale and farm items, and more. Hwy. 180 and Santa Fe Drive. www.weatherfordparks.com Prairies and Lakes
September 3-5—WEST: Westfest Czech polka festival is held each Labor Day weekend. West Fair Grounds. www.westfest.com 254/826-5058 Prairies and Lakes
September 4—DALLAS: John Mayer in Concert Superpages.com Center. 214/421-1111 Prairies and Lakes
September 4—DALLAS: Target First Saturdays at Nasher Sculpture Center Families can focus on a “Big Idea” through a hands-on craft, take-home activity, demonstration, tour, story time and scavenger hunt. www.nashersculpturecenter.org 214/242-5100 Prairies and Lakes
September 4—DECATUR: Cruise Nights on the Courthouse Square See antiques, classics, sports, trucks, rods, custom and special-interest cars. Historic Downtown. www.decaturmainstreet.com 940/627-6158 Prairies and Lakes
September 4—DUBLIN: A Night on the Town Features live music, arts & crafts, museums and more. Downtown Dublin. www.dublintxchamber.com 254/445-3422 Prairies and Lakes
September 4—FARMERSVILLE: Chautauqua Art Festival Downtown. www.farmersvilletx.com 972/784-6846 Prairies and Lakes
September 4—FARMERSVILLE: Farmers & Fleas Market Includes fresh produce, arts & crafts and food vendors. Historic Onion Shed. www.farmersvilletx.com 972/784-6846 Prairies and Lakes
September 4—GRAPEVINE: The Buzz on Bees Learn about bees, honey and wax on the prairie. Nash Farm, 626 Ball St. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 800/457-6338 Prairies and Lakes
September 4—HAMILTON: Hamilton County Dove Festival Features parade, arts & crafts, live entertainment, softball tournament, carnival, dance, horseshoes tournament, cook-off, rodeo and more. Fair Park. www.hamiltontexas.com 254/386-3216 Prairies and Lakes
September 4—LANCASTER: Warbirds on Parade See rare WWII aircraft,
military vehicles and memorabilia up close. Lancaster Municipal Airport.
September 4—MESQUITE: Championship Finals at Devil’s Bowl Speedway Features ASCS Outlaw Sprints, USA Modifieds, late models, street stocks, USA Limited Modifieds and more. 1711 Lawson Road. www.devilsbowl.com 972/222-2421 Prairies and Lakes
September 4—SCHULENBURG: Billy Mata Swiss Alp Dance Hall. E-mail: sdean75@gmail.com 979/743-6524 Prairies and Lakes
September 4-5—ARLINGTON: Texas Treasures 53rd Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Featuring Jewelry, Beads, Gems, Minerals & Fossils. Arlington Convention Center: 10am-5pm www.agemclub.org 817-277-2286 Prairies and Lakes
September 4-5—BEDFORD: Bedford Labor Day Weekend Blues & BBQ Festival Mike Zito, Buddy Whittington, Robert Cray and Taj Mahal will perform. Event includes arts & crafts, barbecue cook-off and a children’s area. On the grounds next to Harris Methodist Hospital, 1613 Hospital Parkway. www.bedfordbluesbbq.com 817/952-2128 Prairies and Lakes
September 4-5—PALESTINE: RailFest 2010 Includes train rides, steam engines on display, live music, kids’ activities and more. Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot. www.TexasStateRR.com 888/987-2461 Prairies and Lakes
September 4, 11, 18—POINT: Saturday Nite Shindig Show Enjoy a Branson-style showcase featuring country, Cajun, gospel, bluegrass and blues music. Cotton Pickin’ Theatre. www.ruralamericans.org 903/268-1936 Prairies and Lakes
September 4, 11, 18, 25—LEWISVILLE: Farmers’ Market Includes fresh fruits, vegetables, seasonal items and more. Old Town Lewisville. www.cityoflewisville.com 972/219-3401 Prairies and Lakes
September 4, 11, 18, 25—MCKINNEY: Farmers’ Market Includes locally grown produce, meat, dairy and more from 8 a.m. to noon. Chestnut Square Historic Village. www.chestnutsquare.org 972/562-8790 Prairies and Lakes
September 4, 11, 18, 25—MESQUITE: Klassic Kountry Saturday Nights New and experienced vocalists take the stage. Rodeo City Music Hall. www.rodeocitymusichall.com 972/285-9343 Prairies and Lakes
September 4, 11, 18, 25—WAXAHACHIE: Farmers’ Market 972/937-7330, ext. 198. Prairies and Lakes
September 4-Nov. 28—DALLAS: Revelation: The Art of James Magee First major museum exhibition of the artist’s work in 18 years. Nasher Sculpture Center. www.nashersculpturecenter.org Prairies and Lakes
September 5—FORT WORTH: Red Dirt Roundup Stockyards Station. www.stockyardsstation.com Prairies and Lakes
September 5—NEW BERLIN: Sausage Festival 8815 F.M. 775 830/420-3185 Prairies and Lakes
September 6—ATHENS: Underwater Treasure Hunt Golf balls with numbers on them are tossed into the water, and divers have two hours to find as many as possible. Numbers on the balls correspond to prizes awarded. Athens Scuba Park. 903/675-5762 Prairies and Lakes
September 6—MCKINNEY: Labor of Love Run Covers 1K, 5K and 10K distances. McKinney YMCA, 300 Ridge Road. www.mckinneyymca.org 214/726-9886 Prairies and Lakes
September 6—WACO: Sorghum Festival See traditional sorghum cane pressing with a horse-powered mill and enjoy hayrides, craft demonstrations, barbecue, music, fresh bread, homemade ice cream and more. Homestead at Brazos de Dios, on Halbert Lane. www.homesteadheritage.com 254/754-9600 Prairies and Lakes
September 8-11—COLUMBUS: Colorado County Fair Enjoy a carnival, livestock shows, craft shows, live music, Go Texan barbecue cook-off, tractor pulls and more. Colorado County Fairgrounds. www.coloradocountyfair.org 979/732-8385 Prairies and Lakes
September 8, 22—WASHINGTON: Home School Days Discover what life was like for a child in the mid-19th century through this hands-on program. Reservations required. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/878-2461 Prairies and Lakes
September 9—BRYAN: Cooking Party with the Vintage House Chef Includes lessons, tips, tricks, recipes, how to pair food and wine, and more for beginners and seasoned cooks. Messina Hof Winery. 800/736-9463, ext. 234. Prairies and Lakes
September 9—DALLAS: Freedom Run & Festival This 5K run/walk and mini-festival celebrates American freedom and honors those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Dallas City Hall. www.thefreedomrun.com 214/670-3011 Prairies and Lakes
September 9-10—FORT WORTH: Bobby Norris Roundup for Autism Begins with a ranch-sorting competition Thursday at the Cowtown Coliseum. On Friday, see the parade on Exchange Avenue at 6 p.m. before the Roundup for Autism Celebrity Rodeo. Event also includes a formal ball in Dallas on Saturday. www.roundupforautism.org Prairies and Lakes
September 9-11—CALDWELL: Creative Memories Quilt Guild’s 24th Annual Show Features more than 100 quilted items, a raffle quilt and country store. E-mail: Cmqgbc@yahoo.com. Civic Center. Prairies and Lakes
September 9-12, 18, 23-26, 30-Oct. 3—DALLAS: Dallas Symphony Orchestra Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. www.dallassymphony.com Prairies and Lakes
September 9-Oct. 2—PLANO: Adventures in Mating When a dysfunctional couple can’t make simple decisions, the audience votes and the show takes off in wildly different directions. Cox Building Playhouse. www.roverdramawerks.com 972/849-0358 Prairies and Lakes
September 10—DALLAS: Living History with Bob Jackson Hear about how the newspaper photographer covered the day of President Kennedy’s assassination in Dallas. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. ww.jfk.org 214/747-6660 Prairies and Lakes
September 10—GIDDINGS: Texas Word Wrangler Festival Meet 30 Texas writers. Giddings Public Library & Cultural Center. www.giddingstx.com 979/542-2711 Prairies and Lakes
September 10—GRAND PRAIRIE: Paramore in Concert With Tegan and Sara. Verizon Theatre. www.verizontheatre.com 214/373-8000 or 972/647-5700 Prairies and Lakes
September 10—GRAPEVINE: Big Bang Broadway Showstoppers Begins at 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre. 817/410-3100 Prairies and Lakes
September 10—GRAPEVINE: GrapeFest Golf Tournament Includes golf cart, breakfast and lunch. Grapevine Golf Course. www.grapevinetexasusa.com Prairies and Lakes
September 10-11—LOCKHART: Diez y Seis Includes food and craft vendors, live music and a carnival both days. Courthouse Square. www.lockhartchamber.com 512/398-2818 or 512/376-2632 Prairies and Lakes
September 10-11—SANGER: Heritage Sellabration Includes children’s activities, rides, arts & crafts, barbecue cook-off, live entertainment and more. Bolivar at Second Street. www.sangertexas.com 940/458-7702 Prairies and Lakes
September 10-12—ATHENS: The Fauvist’s Child Henderson County Performing Arts Center, 400 Gibson Road. www.hcpac.org 903/675-3908 Prairies and Lakes
September 10-12—DALLAS: Dallas Home & Garden Market Dallas Market Hall. www.thehomeandgardenmarket.com 800/654-1480 Prairies and Lakes
September 10-12—FORT WORTH: Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto Presented by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Bass Performance Hall. www.fwsymphony.org 817/665-6000 Prairies and Lakes
September 10-12—GRAND PRAIRIE: National Championship Powwow Features tribal dance contests, arts & crafts, cultural heritage demonstrations, teepees and Native American food. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 972/647-2331 Prairies and Lakes
September 10-12, 24-26—STEPHENVILLE: Chicken House Flea Market Browse antiques, crafts, furniture, western decor and more. Hwy. 377, 2.5 miles West of Stephenville. E-mail: allenscrafts@erath.net 254/592-6674 Prairies and Lakes
September 10-19—IRVING: My Fair Lady Irving Arts Center, Carpenter Hall. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-2787 Prairies and Lakes
September 10-Oct. 23—CLEBURNE: Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming Plaza Theatre, 111 S. Main. www.plaza-theatre.com 817/202-0600 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—ANDERSON: Stagecoach Day Ride the replica stagecoach. Enjoy relaxing music and the words of the cowboy poet. Tour the inn to see how people lived in mid-1800s Texas. Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/873-2633 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—ATHENS: Kingsmen & New Grace Trio in Concert Begins at 6 p.m. Texas Gospel Music Hall, 6513 Hwy. 19/S. Palestine St. www.texas-gospelmusichall.com 903/677-2492 or 903/477-8084 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—BASTROP: Pine Street Market Day Features arts & crafts, jewelry, woodworking, clothing and other handmade items. 700 block of Pine Street. www.bastropbusinesswomen.com 512/303-6233 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—BONHAM: Red River Community Theatre celebrates Patriot’s Day with the New Andrews Sisters, 7pm at the Red River Community Theatre, Old Windom School located at 1st and Maple in Windom, TX. Contact web sites www.RedRiverTheatre.com or www.visitbonham.com, email to info@visitbonham.com, or call 903/583-9830. Prairies and Lakes
September 11—CALDWELL: Kolache Festival This 26th annual festival includes a quilt show, Czech music and demonstrations, car and antique tractor shows, and, of course, tasty kolaches. Courthouse Square. www.burlesoncountytx.com 979/567-0000 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—CUERO: DeWitt Medical Foundation Annual Golf Tourney Cuero Municipal Golf Course. 361/275-0511 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—CUERO: Keep Cuero Beautiful Market Day Cuero Park Pavilion. 361/275-2112 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—DALLAS: Dallas Start! Heart Walk Victory Park. 214/303-1200 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—DALLAS: Dave Matthews Band Superpages.com Center. www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/417814 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—DALLAS: Harvey Martin Classic: Texas A&M—Commerce vs. San Angelo State Cotton Bowl. www.harveymartinclassic.com 214/670-8400 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—DENTON: Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza Features hot rods, classic and custom cars, plus antique appraisals and dealers, juried art show and strolling entertainment. Downtown Square. www.dentonmainstreet.com 940/349-8529 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—FAYETTEVILLE: Jam at Texas Pickin’ Park Play acoustic instruments in jam sessions, plus directed slow jams, workshops and more. Texas Pickin’ Park, 107 N. Washington St. www.texaspickinpark.com 979/378-2753 or 979/966-8318 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—GRAPEVINE: Italian Car Fest More than 70 rare Italian cars and motorcycles will be on display. Nash Farm. www.italiancarfest.com Prairies and Lakes
September 11—LANCASTER: Second Saturday on the Square Includes arts & crafts vendors and offerings from local stores and restaurants. Main Street at Dallas Avenue. http://2ndsaturday.yolasite.com 214/912-6573 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—LOCKHART: Taste of Lockhart Cultures Experience food and culture at local businesses and get your “passport” stamped to turn it in for a chance to win prizes. Courthouse Square. www.lockhartchamber.com 512/398-2818 or 512/376-2632 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—MCKINNEY: Living History Day Learn how families entertained themselves with old-fashioned toys and games. Chestnut Square Historic Village. www.chestnutsquare.org 972/562-8790 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—MCKINNEY: Second Saturday on the Downtown Square Includes live music, demonstrations, exhibits and artist receptions. Historic Downtown Square. www.downtownmckinney.com 972/547-2660 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—NAVASOTA: “Bubba Can Cook” Freedom Festival starring Gary P. Nunn Features barbecue cook-off, music and more. E-mail: kgruner@navasotatx.gov 936/825-7055 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—SEGUIN: Pontiac Car Club Classic Car Show www.visitseguin.com 830/401-5000 or 830/379-6382 Prairies and Lakes
September 11—WACO: Showcase Waco! Arts & Entertainment Festival Enjoy live performances every half hour, including a patriotic program at 3 p.m. featuring Heavenly Voices, plus children’s booths, trade show and more. Hoffman Hall. www.wacocvb.com 254/750-5810 or 800/321-9226 Prairies and Lakes
September 11-12—BELTON: A Sami Show The arts, crafts and home decor marketplace comes to the Bell County Expo Center. www.samishow.com 512/441-7133 Prairies and Lakes
September 11-12—CAT SPRING: Antiques & Garden Show Features furniture, antique glass, pottery, silver, jewelry, quilts, vintage toys, memorabilia and more. Agriculture Society Hall, 13035 Hall Road. www.ruraltexasantiques.com 979/865-5618 or 979/885-3222 Prairies and Lakes
September 11-12—MESQUITE: Big D Gun Show Mesquite Exhibit Hall. www.ftworthgunshow.com 817/732-1194 Prairies and Lakes
September 11-12—WAXAHACHIE: Trade Days of Waxahachie Ellis County
Expo Center.
September 11-18—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Hopkins County Fall Festival & Stew Contest Enjoy an antique tractor pull, 42 tournament, quilt show, “Cover Girl” contest, youth fishing contest, carnival, barbecue cook-off, music, “Guitar Hero” contest, dance and more. World Champion Stew Contest is Sept. 18. Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. www.hopkinscountyfallfestival.com 903/885-8071 Prairies and Lakes
September 11-26—CLIFTON: Bosque Art Classic Juried Art Show & Sale Bosque Arts Center. www.bosqueartscenter.org Prairies and Lakes
September 11-Nov. 7—IRVING: Mineko Grimmer Frozen pebbles are suspended above the artist’s large-scale musical sculptures As the pebbles melt, they fall through to create sounds. Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-2787 Prairies and Lakes
September 11-Nov. 24—DALLAS: Estampas de la
September 11-Nov. 24—DALLAS: The Exquisite Eye Features three generations of female Mexican photographers. www.dallasculture.org 214/670-3320 Prairies and Lakes
September 12—MCKINNEY: Firefighter 5K/10K Run Ballfields at Craig Ranch. 214/383-0088 Prairies and Lakes
September 12—SEGUIN: Piano Pizzazz — Yeol Eum Son Van Cliburn silver medalist performs with the Mid-Texas Symphony. Texas Lutheran University, Jackson Auditorium. www.visitseguin.com 830/372-8089 Prairies and Lakes
September 12-21—LULING: Reflections of Texas Art Show Celebrates Texas artists and art. Central Texas Oil Patch Museum. www.oilmuseum.org 830/875-1922 Prairies and Lakes
September 14—ATHENS: Kingsmen Quartet Begins at 6 p.m. Texas Gospel Music Hall. 903/677-2492 Prairies and Lakes
September 15-18—BRENHAM: Washington County Fair Includes rodeo events, music, a carnival, craft and food booths, livestock and poultry auctions. www.washingtoncofair.com 979/836-4112 Prairies and Lakes
September 16—CUERO: Cuero Country Opry VFW Hall. 361/275-3009 Prairies and Lakes
September 16—DALLAS: Third Thursday at Trinity River Audubon Center Enjoy guided trail walks, nature crafts, presentations, book discussions and music by area performers. Trinity River Audubon Center. www.trinityriveraudubon.org 214/370-9967 Prairies and Lakes
September 16—DALLAS: TX Tough Grand Prix Professional cyclists race around American Airlines Center. Victory Park. www.txtgrandprix.org 214/303-1200 Prairies and Lakes
September 16—GRAND PRAIRIE: Diez y Seis Celebration Bowles Life Center, 2750 Graham St. 972/237-7529 Prairies and Lakes
September 16-19—ADDISON: Addison Oktoberfest Enjoy an authentic re-creation of Munich’s Oktoberfest with German food, entertainment, traditional folk dances, children’s entertainment and more. Addison Circle Park. www.addisontexas.net 800/233-4766 Prairies and Lakes
September 16-19—GRAPEVINE: 24th Annual GrapeFest Sample award-winning Texas wines and enjoy live music, a grape stomp, auction, kids’ area, carnival, and the Texas Wine Tribute Dinner and tennis classic. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 800/457-6338 Prairies and Lakes
September 16, 23, 30—DALLAS: Cool Thursdays Concerts Features Beatlegras, a bluegrass Beatles tribute, on Sept. 16; a Blues Brothers tribute by Briefcase Blues on Sept. 23; and Dallas Unlimited on Sept. 30. Dallas Arboretum. www.dallasarboretum.org 214/515-6518 Prairies and Lakes
September 17—TERRELL: No. 1 BTFS Museum Dinner & Dance Dine and dance to big-band sounds of the 1940s. Municipal Airport. www.btfsmuseum.org 972/524-1714 Prairies and Lakes
September 17-18—SEGUIN: Fiestas Patrias/Diez y Seis Enjoy entertainment, street dances, booths and more. Seguin Coliseum. www.visitseguin.com 800/580-7322 Prairies and Lakes
September 17-18—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild Show See more than 100 quilt displays, a judged show and quilts for sale. Hopkins County Civic Center Complex. www.sulphurspringstxquilts.com 903/885-8071 Prairies and Lakes
September 17-18—WEATHERFORD: Ranch Rodeo Working cowboys compete in rodeo events such as bronc riding, wild cow milking, mugging, sorting and cattle-trailer loading. Children compete in mutton busting and the boot scramble. Parker Co. Sheriff’s Posse Grounds. www.parkercountysheriffsposse.com Prairies and Lakes
September 17-19—GONZALES: First Shot Barbecue Cook-Off Cooks compete to make the best brisket, pork spare ribs, chicken, beans and chili. Also features musical entertainment during the day. J.B. Wells Park Pavilion. www.gonzalestexas.com 830/672-6532 Prairies and Lakes
September 17-19—GRANDVIEW/CLEBURNE: Antique Alley & 25 Miles of Sales Hundreds of vendors offer antiques and collectibles, arts & crafts, locally grown produce and other food items, decor, furniture and more. On F.M. 4 from Cleburne to Grandview and F.M. 916 to Maypearl. 817/240-4948 Prairies and Lakes
September 17-19—GREENVILLE: Rally ‘Round Greenville Features the Cotton Patch Challenge Bicycle Race and Tour, an art show, barbecue and chili cook-off, live music, antique tractors and cars, sidewalk sales and more. Historic Downtown Greenville. www.greenvillechamber.com Prairies and Lakes
September 17-19—MCKINNEY: Third Monday Trade Days Features more than 900 vendors. 4550 W. University. www.tmtd.com 972/562-5466 Prairies and Lakes
September 17-19—PLANO: Balloon Festival Enjoy hot air balloons, sky divers, entertainment, fireworks and kids’ activities. Oak Point Park. www.planoballoonfest.org 972/867-7566 Prairies and Lakes
September 17, 18, & 25, 7pm: 19 & 26, 2pm–BONHAM: Edge of Knight Medieval Theatre Company presents War of the Roses. Experience, witness, and participate in the adventure, swordplay, and lessons in nobility. Performances to be held at the Red River Theatre, Windom, TX. Contact www.visitbonham.com web site, or email to info@visitbonham.com, or call 903-583-9830. Prairies and Lakes
September 17-Oct. 24—DALLAS: Miss Nelson is Missing! For ages 5 and older. Baker Theater, 5938 Skillman. www.dct.org 214/740-0051 Prairies and Lakes
September 18—ADDISON: Oktoberfest 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run for the Children Help wipe out kids’ cancer. Addison Circle Park. www.addisontexas.net Prairies and Lakes
September 18—BELTON: Belton Market Day Includes antiques, handmade jewelry, unique clothing and a chili cook-off. Central Avenue at Penelope. www.beltonchamber.com 254/939-3551 Prairies and Lakes
September 18—DENTON: Blues Fest Includes live music, a Blues Idol contest and Apollo Night for youth. Quaker Town Park. www.dentonblackchamberonline.org 940/382-9100 Prairies and Lakes
September 18—FORT WORTH: Animals Alive! Learn about animals. Stockyards Station. www.stockyardsstation.com Prairies and Lakes
September 18—FRISCO: KISS in Concert Pizza Hut Park. www.pizzahutpark.com 800/745-3000 Prairies and Lakes
September 18—GRAND PRAIRIE: Fiestas Patrias Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day. Features live cultural music, dancing, food and family fun. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 972/647-2331 Prairies and Lakes
September 18—LA GRANGE: Texas Heroes Day Event to honor Texas heroes includes commemorations for the men of the Dawson Massacre and the Mier Expedition. Enjoy pioneer-craft demonstrations, re-enactors, cannon and musket salutes, dulcimer music, historic flag display, guided tours and more. Monument Hill State Park. 979/968-5658 Prairies and Lakes
September 18—MESQUITE: Championship Rodeo PBR Touring Pro Division. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Resistol Arena. www.morethanjustarodeo.com 972/285-8777 Prairies and Lakes
September 18—SPRINGTOWN: Wild West Festival Enjoy kids’ activities, parade, mechanical bull, chuck wagon, Western re-enactments, kids’ cowboy and Indian costume contest, barbecue cook-off and more. Downtown. www.springtownchamber.org 817/220-7828 Prairies and Lakes
September 18—TERRELL: Flights of Our Fathers Fly-In No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum hosts a pancake breakfast and fly-in to honor the WWII British pilots who trained there, and the Americans who assisted with that training. Municipal Airport. www.bftsmuseum.org 972/524-1714 Prairies and Lakes
September 18-19—ATHENS: Texas Palomino Exhibitors Assoc. Fall Classic Henderson County Fair Park Complex, 3356 Hwy. 31 East. 903/670-3324 Prairies and Lakes
September 18-19—BRYAN: Fiestas Patrias Enjoy a festival, parade, delicious food and craft booths. Historic Downtown Bryan. www.fiestaspatrias.org 979/575-2910 Prairies and Lakes
September 18-19—BUFFALO: Stampede Includes a car show, dog show, kids’ entertainment, horseshoe pitching and dominoes tournaments and vendors. Harriman Park. E-mail: chamber@buffalotex.com 903/322-5810 Prairies and Lakes
September 18-19—TEMPLE: Model Train Show Mayborn Convention Center. www.centramod.org 254/449-0593 Prairies and Lakes
September 18-19—WACO: Cultural Arts Fest Features about 200 artists and 30 performances, plus hands-on activities and interactive arts demonstrations. Indian Spring Park. www.wacoartsfest.org 254/772-7637 Prairies and Lakes
September 20—PLANO: Swing Fore! Yellow — Charity Golf Classic Benefits The Lance Armstrong Foundation. Glen Eagles Country Club. www.swing4yellow.com 214/549-2998 Prairies and Lakes
September 20—SHERMAN: Arts Festival Includes a 48-hour short-film contest, art show and sale, fun run, museum tours, live music, arts & crafts and more. Sherman Municipal Lawn. www.shermantx.org 903/464-9480 Prairies and Lakes
September 22-26—CALDWELL: Burleson County Fair Includes livestock judging and sale, quilt show and music. Burleson County Fairgrounds. 979/567-2308 Prairies and Lakes
September 22-26, 29-Oct. 2—DALLAS: The Two Gentlemen of Verona Samuell Grand Amphitheater. www.shakespearedallas.org 214/559-2778 Prairies and Lakes
September 23—DALLAS: Kings of Leon in Concert Superpages.com Center. 214/421-1111 Prairies and Lakes
September 23—DALLAS: NasherSalon Series — Stephen Sondheim Award-winning composer and lyricist speaks. Begins at 8 p.m. Nasher Sculpture Center. www.nashersculpturecenter.org 214/242-5100 Prairies and Lakes
September 23—GRAND PRAIRIE: Taste of Grand Prairie Sample offerings from more than 50 exhibitors. QuickTrip Ballpark, 1600 Lone Star Parkway. www.grandprairiechamber.org 972/237-8108 or 972/264-1558 Prairies and Lakes
September 23-26—ENNIS: O’Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex.
www.texasmotor
September 23-Oct. 3—GRAND PRAIRIE: Little Women, the Musical Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St. www.uptowntheatergp.com 972/237-UPTN Prairies and Lakes
September 24—DALLAS: Jazz Series 2010 at Bishop Arts Eric Darius performs with Jeff Golub. Bishop Arts District. www.jazz.alwe.com 214/948-0716 Prairies and Lakes
September 24-25—BONHAM: Autumn in Bonham Bike Rally & Cook-off Includes a family-fun ride, plus 28-, 44-, and 54-mile routes. Also features the Lone Star Barbecue State Championship and more. Fannin County Multipurpose Complex. www.bonhamchamber.com 903/583-4811 Prairies and Lakes
September 24-25—GAINESVILLE: Pawlessfest Outdoor Texas Music Festival See open mic performances, a kids’ talent show and musical acts. The Cedars Ranch. www.pawlessfest.com 940/612-1375 Prairies and Lakes
September 24-25—LEWISVILLE: Western Days Festival Enjoy live entertainment, gunfight re-enactments, trick roping, an antique car show, national tamale-eating championship, a longhorn cattle drive, children’s activities and more. Old Town Lewisville. www.visitlewisville.com 972/219-3401 Prairies and Lakes
September 24-25—WACO: Skittles Waco Wild West Century Bicycle Tour Routes are 10, 26, 50, 65 and 100 miles. Indian Spring Park. www.wacowildwest.com 254/772-2453 or 254/537-3392 Prairies and Lakes
September 24-26—ATHENS: Classic Rhonda-Voo Appaloosa Horse Show Henderson County Fairpark Complex, 3356 Hwy. 31 E. 903/670-3324 Prairies and Lakes
September 24-26—COMMERCE: Bois d’Arc Bash Enjoy a street festival with a car show, golf tournament, parade, music and more. 903/886-3950 Prairies and Lakes
September 24-26—SALADO: Chocolate & Wine Weekend Includes chocolate and wine pairings, a chocolate and champagne brunch, live music and more. www.saladochocolatefestival.com 254/947-8634 Prairies and Lakes
September 24-26—WEATHERFORD: Greenwood Farm Fall Horse Trials Triathlon for horses includes dressage, stadium jumping and cross-country jumping. www.greenwoodfarmonline.com 817/599-8159 Prairies and Lakes
September 24-Oct. 3—WEATHERFORD: Brazos Bash Annual NCHA cutting event is held at Silverado on the Brazos, 100 Arena Run. www.brazosbash.com 325/277-5330 Prairies and Lakes
September 24-Oct. 17—DALLAS: State Fair of Texas 2010 The largest state fair in the country is home to Big Tex, corny dogs, the Midway and football matchups. Fair Park. www.bigtex.com 214/565-9931 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—AZLE: Wild West Toys Cap Gun & Vintage Western Toy show. Special guest James Drury, aka "The Virginian." Azle Community Center, 404 W. Main. wildwesttoys@aol.com Prairies and Lakes
September 25—COMANCHE: Ranch Rodeo Rodeo Arena. www.comanchechamber.org 325/280-7328 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—DALLAS: All About Uptown Festival Explores Uptown through live music, cooking demonstrations, artisans, historic home tours and more. Fairmount Street. www.allaboutuptown.com 214/871-7696 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—DALLAS: Southwest Airlines State Fair Classic Football matchup features Prairie View A&M against Grambling State. Cotton Bowl. 214/670-8400 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—DENTON: Wild Beast Feast North Texas State Fairgrounds. www.dentonarts.com 940/382-2787 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—FORT WORTH: Congenital HI Kids Walk Stockyards Station.
www.stockyards
September 25—GRAND PRAIRIE: Fall Kids’ Fishing Day Mike Lewis Park, 2600 Carrier Parkway. 972/237-8100 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—GRAND PRAIRIE: Festival Latino Free concert celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. Traders Village www.tradersvillage.com 972/647-2331 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—IRVING: Irving Main Street Enjoy great food, musicians and bands, Industrial Movement performances, kids’ games, vintage cars and more. 217 S. Main St. www.cityofirving.org 972/721-2501 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—IRVING: Museum Day at the Irving Arts Center Features free admission and family art activities. www.IrvingArtsCenter.com 972/252-2787 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—MANSFIELD: Pecan Festival Features arts & crafts vendors, farmers’ market, kids’ activities, Hometown Idol Contest, live music and more. Rose Park. www.mansfieldchamber.org 817/473-0507 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—MCKINNEY: Doug Benson Comedian from “Last Comic Standing” and “Best Week Ever” performs. McKinney Performing Arts Center. www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org 214/544-4630 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—MCKINNEY: Oktoberfest Includes authentic German music, food and drinks (including local Franconia beer), traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities and more. Historic Downtown Square. www.downtownmckinney.com 972/547-2660 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—MOODY: Moody Cotton Harvest Festival Enjoy a parade, live music, kids’ area, contests, arts & crafts and more. Downtown. www.moodycottonharvestfestival.org 245/366-8603 or 254/853-9476 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—MURPHY: Maize Days Includes a 5K and fun run, music, a karaoke contest, corn cook-off, corn spitting contest, corny joke contest and fireworks. Murphy Municipal Complex. www.murphymaizedays.com Prairies and Lakes
September 25—POINT: Rural American Music Revue Enjoy a country showcase of former Rural American Idol finalists and audition for the contest. Cotton Pickin’ Theatre. www.ruralamericans.org 903/268-5779 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—POTTSBORO: Frontier Days Features arts & crafts vendors, food, children’s activities and more. Friendship Park. www.pottsborochamber.com 903/786-6371 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—SEGUIN: Main Street Trade Days Vendors offer antiques, collectibles, and arts & crafts. Downtown. www.visitseguin.com 830/401-5000 or 800/580-7322 Prairies and Lakes
September 25—WAXAHACHIE: Chautauqua Assembly Chautauqua Auditorium in Getzendaner Park. www.discoverculture.org 972/937-8887 Prairies and Lakes
September 25-Nov. 21—BROOKSHIRE: Texas Maze at Dewberry Farm Features a corn maze, the corn and pumpkin cannon, pumpkin patch, the lighted pumpkin stroll, pig races, hayrides, children’s activities and more. North of town on F.M. 362. www.dewberryfarm.com 281/934-FARM or 866/908-FARM Prairies and Lakes
September 26—BRYAN: Wine Appreciation Class Messina Hof Winery. 979/778-9463, ext. 234. Prairies and Lakes
September 26—MCKINNEY: Stonebridge Ranch Triathlon Sprint & Olympic Distance Race Course includes a 750-meter swim, 24-mile bike ride and 10K run. Register by e-mail to info@playtri.com. Stonebridge Ranch Beach & Tennis Club. 972/542-1550 Prairies and Lakes
September 26—SERBIN: Annual Wendish Fest Includes blacksmithing, a brass band, a crossed-saw contest, corn shucking, quilting, Easter egg decorating, museum tours and more. St. Paul Lutheran Church picnic grounds. www.texaswendish.org 979/366-2441 Prairies and Lakes
September 28-Oct. 2—ROUND TOP: Marburger Farm Antique Show 2248 S. Hwy. 237. www.roundtop-marburger.com 800/999-2148 or 713/703-6371 Prairies and Lakes
September 29-Oct. 2—ROUND TOP: Fall Antiques Fair Carmine Dance Hall. www.roundtopantiquesfair.com Prairies and Lakes
September 28-Oct. 17—DALLAS: Shrek the Musical Music Hall at Fair Park. www.liveatthemusichall.com 214/565-1116 Prairies and Lakes
September 30-Oct. 3—CANTON: First Monday Trade Days First Monday Trade Days Park. 877/462-7467 903/567-2991 Prairies and Lakes
September 30-Oct. 9—ATHENS: Curtains Henderson County Performing Arts Center. www.hcpac.org 903/675-3908 Prairies and Lakes
September 30-Oct. 10—BRENHAM: Greater Tuna Unity Theatre. www.unitybrenham.org 979/830-8358 Prairies and Lakes |
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