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Prairies and Lakes: April - MayApril April 1—CLEBURNE: Taste of Cleburne Restaurants, caterers and food distributors showcase their foods. Cleburne Civic Center. www.cleburnechamber.com 817/645-2455 Prairies and Lakes
April 1—IRVING: Symphonic Tribute Celebrate young talent with the winners of the Richard Giangulio Youth Concerto Competition. Begins at 8 p.m. Carpenter Performance Hall. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-ARTS Prairies and Lakes
April 1-5—BURTON: La Bahia Antique Show La Bahia Hall. (Began Mar. 29.) 979/289-2684 Prairies and Lakes
April 1-5—GREENVILLE: Bunny Hop Mary of Puddin Hill. (Began Mar. 10.) www.puddinhill.com 800/545-8889 Prairies and Lakes
April 1-6—DALLAS: SpeedZone of Dallas — SpeedWeek! SpeedZone. (Began Mar. 31.) 972/247-7223 Prairies and Lakes
April 1-13—DALLAS: Dallas Blooms The Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road. (Began Mar. 8.) www.dallasarboretum.org 214/515-6500 Prairies and Lakes
April 1-30—COLUMBUS: Art, Architecture & Wildflowers Includes dinner theater, display of Mark Chapman’s private art collection, Greg Lundgren 5-K Run, Heritage Quilt Show, country homes tour, Rolling Hills Artists Studio Tour and more. www.columbustexas.org 979/732-8385 Prairies and Lakes
April 1-30—CUERO: Wildflower Month in Cuero Includes wildflower specimens exhibit at the museum, photography exhibit/contest at the library, wildflower excursion by bus, bike ride, cycling tour and Wildflower Gift Mart. DeWitt County Historical Museum. www.dewittwildflowers.org 361/275-9942 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. E-mail: ennis4u@swbell.net • www.visitennis.org 972/878-4748 Prairies and Lakes
April 2-3—WEIMAR: Kites in Flight School children fly kites during the morning for the public to view. Weimar Elementary School Grounds, Hwy. 90 N. E-mail: weimarcc@cvtv.net • www.weimartx.org 979/725-9511 Prairies and Lakes
April 2-4—ADDISON: North Texas Jazz Festival Features the best jazz artists in the nation and screenings of rare jazz films, accompanied by the best groups from the nation’s leading schools. Daytime performances and activities are free. Tickets are required for evening performances. Crowne Plaza Hotel. www.addisontexas.net 800/233-4766 Prairies and Lakes
April 3—IRVING: Presidio Brass Enjoy some of the best in American brass chamber music. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-ARTS Prairies and Lakes
April 3-6—CANTON: First Monday Trade Days Shop for antiques, home decor, arts & crafts, tools and much more. Original First Monday Grounds/Canton Civic Center. www.firstmondaycanton.com 903/567-6556 Prairies and Lakes
April 3-6—FORT WORTH: NASCAR Busch Series Includes Opening NASCAR Busch Series practice, Dallas Morning News Qualifying Day, O’Reilly 300 NASCAR Busch Series Race and Samsung 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Texas Motor Speedway. www.texasmotorspeedway.com 817/215-8522 Prairies and Lakes April 4—DALLAS: Dallas to Fort Worth f(or) Bust Walk. www.walkdfw.com Prairies and Lakes
April 4-5—BRENHAM: Brenham Broadway Kids: Seussical, Jr. Theatrical musical is presented by the Brenham Children’s Chorus. Begins at 7 p.m. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center, Blinn College. www.brenhamchildrenschorus.org 979/277-6540 Prairies and Lakes
April 4-6—DALLAS: Wizard of Oz Film Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 Prairies and Lakes
April 4-6—GRAPEVINE: Day Out with Thomas Children’s storybook character Thomas the Tank Engine takes over the Grapevine Vintage Railroad with this family-oriented excursion train. Cotton Belt Depot District. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 817/410-3185 or 214/428-0101 Prairies and Lakes
April 4-6—GREENVILLE: Annual Antique Car Club Swap Meet Includes a display of vintage cars and collectibles. Hunt Country Fair Grounds. E-mail: ronaldholley@sbcglobal.net 903/454-0438 Prairies and Lakes
April 4-6—GREENVILLE: Ninth Annual Greenville Swap Meet & Car Show 903/268-7260 Prairies and Lakes
April 4-6—PARIS: Archery Shooter’s Association Pro-Am Southwest Shoot Out Love Civic Center. www.paristexas.com 800/727-4789 Prairies and Lakes
April 4-6—WEATHERFORD: First Monday Trade Days Enjoy shopping for unique gifts, crafts, antiques and more. 100 Santa Fe Drive. www.weatherfordparks.com 817/598-4124 Prairies and Lakes
April 4-6, 10-13, 17-20—SHERMAN: The Miracle Worker 903/892-8818 Prairies and Lakes
April 4-6, 11-13, 18-20—DALLAS: The Giver Baker Theater, Rosewood Center for Family Arts. www.dct.org 214/740-0051 Prairies and Lakes
April 5—ATHENS: Keep Athens Beautiful Spring Clean Up 903/675-7961 Prairies and Lakes
April 5—ATHENS: Outdoor Fools Day Learn outdoor skills and get hands-on experience in a variety of areas. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. 903/670-2222 Prairies and Lakes
April 5—BENBROOK: Ninth Annual 4 PAWS Treasure Sale Includes appliances, furniture, books, antiques, toys and more. Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 9250 Benbrook Blvd. Parking Lot. www.4pawsinc.org 817/249-0459 Prairies and Lakes
April 5—CEDAR HILL: Seventh Annual Cedar Hill Expo Includes reptile and mammal programs, bass casting for kids, wildflower walk, archery and kayaking. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call to confirm program. Cedar Hill State Park. 972/291-3900 ext. 232 Prairies and Lakes
April 5—CORSICANA: Corsicana Opry Show begins at 7 p.m. Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton. 903/872-8226 Prairies and Lakes
April 5—DALLAS: Target First Saturdays Includes an art project. Nasher Sculpture Center. 214/242-5177 Prairies and Lakes
April 5—ELGIN: Market Day Open-air market has vendors with arts & crafts, collectibles and unique “junque.” Elgin Memorial Park. www.elginchurch.com 512/263-2512 Prairies and Lakes
April 5—FLATONIA: Flatonia Railroad Pavilion Party Rail fans will enjoy photography, relaxing and food (optional). Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call to reserve a meal or for more information. Flatonia Rail Park. 979/743-5366 Prairies and Lakes
April 5—GAINESVILLE: Medal of Honor Banquet & Parade 940/668-4530 Prairies and Lakes
April 5—IRVING: Spring Fling, Free Family Festival Enjoy free games, art activities, refreshments and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. www.irvingartscenter.com Prairies and Lakes
April 5—LEXINGTON: Spring Community Garage Sale In the city and surrounding community. E-mail: lexingtonchamber@verizon.net 979/773-4337 Prairies and Lakes
April 5—LULING: 19th Annual Roughneck BBQ & Chili Cook-Off & 17th Oil City Car Show IBCA-sanctioned barbecue cook-off, Tolbert-sanctioned chili cook-off and car show. Downtown Luling. www.oilmuseum.org 830/875-3214 Prairies and Lakes
April 5-6—BRENHAM: Pleasant Hill Winery’s 11th Anniversary 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 5-6—GLEN ROSE: Brother-N-Law Team Roping Ropers from all over the country compete for cash and prizes. Somervell County Expo Center. www.glenrosetexas.net 254/897-3081 Prairies and Lakes
April 5-6—PALESTINE: Once Upon a Mattress Comedy production is presented by Palestine Community Theater. Texas Theater in Downtown Palestine. www.visitpalestine.com 800/659-3484 Prairies and Lakes
April 5-6—PALESTINE: Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration The three-weekend event, which began in March, includes live theater, Old Time Music and Dulcimer Festival, bike race and much more. Downtown, Old Town Palestine and various other venues. www.visitpalestine.com 800/659-3484 or 903/729-6067 Prairies and Lakes
April 5, 19—POINT: Shindig Show Features guest vocalists and musicians performing traditional country music at 7:30 p.m. Cotton Pickin’ Theatre, Downtown Point, Hwy. 69. www.ruralamericans.org/CPT/index.htm 903/598-2571 Prairies and Lakes
April 5-May 26—WAXAHACHIE: Scarborough Renaissance Festival Offers 21 stages of entertainment, jousting, falconry, music, 200-plus artists and craftspeople, games, rides and foods from around the world. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Open Saturdays and Sundays, plus Memorial Day. 2511 FM 66. www.scarboroughrenfest.com 972/938-3247 Prairies and Lakes
April 6, 10-12—DALLAS: 2008 NIRSA College Volleyball Sport Club Championships Dallas Convention Center. 214/939-2700 Prairies and Lakes
April 7—BRENHAM: A Day in the Country at Miracle Farm Includes live music, barbecue, petting zoo, tours and horseback presentations. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Miracle Farm Boys Ranch, 10802 FM 2621. www.miraclefarm.org 979/836-0901 Prairies and Lakes
April 7—DESOTO: DeSoto Chamber 31st Annual Golf Classic Thorntree Country Club. www.desotochamber.org 972/224-3565 Prairies and Lakes
April 7—GIDDINGS: Country Music Monday Hours are 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sons of Hermann Hall. www.countrymusicmonday.com 979/366-9341 Prairies and Lakes
April 8—YOAKUM: Country Music USA Two hours of country music are performed by nine in-house band members and three guest artists. Yoakum Community Center. www.yoakumareachamber.com 361/293-2309 Prairies and Lakes
April 8-May 11—ENNIS: The Fantasticks Ennis Public Theatre. www.visitennis.org 972/878-4748 Prairies and Lakes
April 10—SEGUIN: Agri-Fest Get excited about agriculture while visiting with vendors sharing educational information and delicious samples of products produced in the county. Coliseum. E-mail: cvb@seguintx.org 800/580-7322 Prairies and Lakes
April 10-13—DALLAS: Great American Music: Copeland Billy the Kid Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 Prairies and Lakes
April 10-13—DENTON: 23rd Annual Texas Storytelling Festival Storytellers
from across the nation share tales of sports and war along with front-porch
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April 11—SEGUIN: Moonlight & Roses Hours are 7 to 9 p.m. 830/401-5000 or 830/379-6382 Prairies and Lakes
April 11-12—PALESTINE: Dogwood Classic PRCA Rodeo Anderson County Youth Livestock Expo. www.visitpalestine.com 800/659-3484 Prairies and Lakes
April 11-13—ATHENS: Night Mother Performed by Henderson County Performing Arts. Henderson County Performing Arts Building, 400 Gibson Road. 903/675-3908 ext. 201 Prairies and Lakes
April 11-13—BONHAM: Trades Day 903/640-1972 Prairies and Lakes
April 11-13—CANTON: Canton Antique Extravaganza Offers quality antiques and world craft vendors with more than 100 spaces. Canton Civic Center/First Monday Grounds. www.cantonantiqueextravaganza.com 903/567-1067 Prairies and Lakes
April 11-13—FORT WORTH: Beethoven! Beethoven! Beethoven! Garrick Ohlsson, winner of the Chopin International Piano Competition, performs the powerful Fifth Piano Concerto in this tribute. Bass Performance Hall. www.fwsymphony.org 817/665-6000 Prairies and Lakes
April 11-13—MCKINNEY: McKinney Wysong-Joplin 10th Annual Young Artist Competition Contest for high school pianists begins on Friday. Recital by artists/judge begins at 8 p.m. in the Heard-Craig Performance Center. The remainder of the weekend is devoted to the students with competition, master classes, receptions and more. Heard-Craig Performance Hall. www.heardcraig.org/hall_events.html 972/569-6909 Prairies and Lakes
April 11-13—TEMPLE: Bloomin’ Temple Festival Features a carnival midway, live music by local and national performers, arts & crafts, car show, free concert, barbecue cook-off and children’s area. Downtown Temple. www.bloomintemple.com 254/773-2105 Prairies and Lakes
April 11-13, 18-20, 25-27—DALLAS: Eat (It’s Not About Food) Examines the dangerous and baffling world of eating disorders in girls and boys. Studio Theater, Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman St. www.dct.org 214/740-0051 Prairies and Lakes
April 12—ANDERSON: Stagecoach Day Tour the historic site and see how people lived in mid-1800s Texas. Enjoy stagecoach rides, dulcimer music and the heart-tugging words of the cowboy poet. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/873-2633 Prairies and Lakes
April 12—BASTROP: Pine Street Market Day Includes arts & crafts, jewelry, woodworking, clothing and other handmade items. Downtown, 700 block of Pine Street. www.bastropbpw.com 512/303-6233 Prairies and Lakes
April 12—BASTROP: Second Saturday Salebration Includes food, antiques, arts & crafts, jewelry and other handmade items. Downtown, 900 block of Main Street. www.bastropdba.org 512/303-0558 Prairies and Lakes
April 12—CLEBURNE: Iris Show Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Cleburne Civic Center, 1501 W. Henderson. 254/854-2416 Prairies and Lakes
April 12—COLUMBUS: Dinner Theater — Lunch Hour Includes 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. dinner and 7:30 p.m. curtain. Stafford Opera House. www.columbustexas.org 979/732-8385 Prairies and Lakes
April 12—DALLAS: Plow, Plant & Shear Help prepare the 1861 living farmstead for the spring. Learn from costumed interpreters how to prepare crops, shear a sheep and turn wool into a pair of mittens. Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park. 214/421-5141 Prairies and Lakes
April 12—DENTON: 15th Annual Denton Redbud Festival & Romp Activities include home and garden show, booths, educational programs and exhibits throughout the day. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Civic Center. www.kdb.org 940/349-8737 Prairies and Lakes
April 12—ELGIN: Art Walk Offers a free, self-guided tour of art exhibition venues. Meet artists, enjoy live music and refreshments. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. www.elgintx.com/coefestivalsannual.html 512/263-2512 Prairies and Lakes
April 12—GRAND PRAIRIE: 33rd 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 ensure the public shares in the good times. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 972/647-2331 Prairies and Lakes
April 12—IRVING: Always & Forever The Irving Symphony Orchestra is joined by a grand chorus, filling the stage with some of the region’s best musical artists. Carpenter Performance Hall. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-ARTS or 972/831-8818 Prairies and Lakes
April 12—MCKINNEY: Second Saturday Celebrates the arts and community with live entertainment, spirits, food and a featured artist. Downtown Square. www.downtownmckinney.com 972/547-2662 Prairies and Lakes
April 12—POINT: All Gospel Nite Begins at 7:30 p.m. Cotton Pickin’ Theatre, Downtown Point, Hwy. 69. www.ruralamericans.org/CPT/index.htm 903/598-2571 Prairies and Lakes
April 12-13—CHAPPELL HILL: Bluebonnet Festival Features arts & crafts vendors, children’s activities, food courts, entertainment and historic sites. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Main Street Area. www.chappellhillmuseum.org 979/836-6033 or 888/273-6426 Prairies and Lakes
April 12-13—EAGLE LAKE: Attwater’s Prairie Chicken Festival Includes guided van tours to view one of North America’s most endangered birds on their “booming grounds,” bird walking tours and native plants walking tours. Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge. E-mail: steve_chapman@fws.gov 979/234-3021 Prairies and Lakes
April 12-13, 26-27—STEPHENVILLE: Chicken House Flea Market Offers vendors, with antiques, crafts and more. Hwy. 377, 2 1/2 miles west of Stephenville. E-mail: allenscrafts@erath.net 254/592-6674 Prairies and Lakes
April 12, 26—EUSTACE: Interpretive Canoe Tour See active beaver dams and wildlife in their natural habitat. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to noon. Reservations required. Purtis Creek State Park. 903/425-2332 Prairies and Lakes
April 13—DALLAS: Voices of Change New Music Opera: Orpheus & Euridice Bath House Cultural Center. 214/378-8670 Prairies and Lakes
April 14-15—DALLAS: 43rd Pillsbury Bake-Off The 100 finalists compete for the $1 million Grand Prize. Fairmont Hotel. www.bakeoff.com 713/867-3220 Prairies and Lakes
April 15—DENTON: 61st Annual “Lab Band Madness” Spring Concert Internationally-renowned band from University of North Texas performs. Begins at 7 p.m. Winspear Hall, UNT Murchison Center. www.unt.edu 940/565-3743 Prairies and Lakes
April 15-27—DALLAS: The Wedding Singer Musical is based on the 1998 hit film. Music Hall at Fair Park. www.dallassummermusicals.org 214/217-1536 Prairies and Lakes
April 17-20—FORT WORTH: MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival Four-day visual arts, entertainment and cultural event showcases a fine art & craft juried fair, concerts, performance artists and street performers. Main Street, Downtown. www.mainstreetartsfest.org 817/336-2787 Prairies and Lakes
April 18—ATHENS: Theatre Gala Henderson County Performing Arts Building, 400 Gibson Road. 903/675-3908 ext. 201 Prairies and Lakes
April 18-19—GRAPEVINE: 16th Annual Blessing of the Vines & New Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail Enjoy tasting new wines, live entertainment and food. Includes traditional blessing of the vines, wine trail and the exhilarating Jazz Wine Train. Delany Vineyards. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 817/410-3185 Prairies and Lakes
April 18-19—SEGUIN: Ladies State Chili Cook-Off Registration begins at 8 a.m. Chili turn-in is 2 p.m. Activities are held throughout the day. Starcke Park. E-mail: cvb@seguintx.org 800/580-7322 Prairies and Lakes
April 18-20—BURTON: Cotton Gin Festival Includes a parade, top-name entertainers, cotton gin tours, antique tractors and engines, folklife demonstrations, arts & crafts booths, food booths, children’s activities and more. Burton Cotton Gin, Main Street. www.cottonginmuseum.org 979/289-3378 Prairies and Lakes
April 18-20—CLEBURNE: Antique Alley & Yard Sale Features antiques, garage sales, collectibles and more. FM 4. alley.cleburne.com (no www) 817/641-0183 Prairies and Lakes
April 18-20—DALLAS: 2008 Mizuno Lone Star Classic National Qualifier Dallas Convention Center. 214/939-2700 Prairies and Lakes
April 18-20—DALLAS: The Pointer Sisters Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 Prairies and Lakes
April 18-20—DENISON: Texoma Lakefest Regatta Includes a sailboat regatta, dinners, dances and silent auctions. Lake Texoma, Highport Marina. www.denisontexas.us 903/465-1551 Prairies and Lakes
April 18-20—ENNIS: Bluebonnet Trails Festival Offers arts & crafts, great food, live entertainment, children’s activities, bluebonnet souvenirs and more than 40 miles of mapped bluebonnet trails. Downtown Ennis. www.visitennis.org 888/366-4748 or 972/878-4748 Prairies and Lakes
April 18-20—FAYETTEVILLE: Bluegrass Festival & Grand Jam Top bluegrass bands perform Saturday and Sunday. Bring an instrument and join impromptu jam sessions in the Texas Pickin’ Park. Texas Pickin’ Park, Courthouse Square and Old SPJST Dance Hall. www.texaspickinpark.com 979/378-2753 Prairies and Lakes
April 18-20—FORT WORTH: Dracula The atmosphere breathes with the spirit of evil as Dracula seals his latest marriage with a bite. Bass Performance Hall. www.texasballettheater.org 877/828-9200 Prairies and Lakes
April 18-20—GLEN ROSE: American Miniature Horse Show Horses 34 inches tall and smaller compete in halter and driving classes. Includes divisions for horses 34 to 38 inches tall and Shetland ponies from 38 to 46 inches tall. Somervell County Expo Center. www.glenrosetexas.net 254/897-3081 Prairies and Lakes
April 18-20—GRANDVIEW: Antique Alley & 25 Miles of Sales Cleburne, Grandview and Maypearl. www.antiquealleytexas.com 817/240-4948 Prairies and Lakes
April 18-20—MCKINNEY: Third Monday Trade Days More than 750 indoor and outdoor booths offer antiques, collectibles, specialty products and more. 4550 W. University Drive. www.tmtd.com 972/562-5466 Prairies and Lakes
April 18-20—TERRELL: Heritage Jubilee Features a barbecue cook-off, quilt show, arts & crafts, pet dog show, car show, rodeo, health fair/business expo, book sale and carnival. Ben Gill Park, Hwy. 80. www.terrelltexas.com 972/563-5703 Prairies and Lakes
April 19—BENBROOK: Third Annual Benbrook Green Garden Day Features indoor and outdoor vendors with organic products, herbs and native plants, plus tips for leading a healthier lifestyle. Includes arts & craft vendors, plus fun activities for the kids. Benbrook Community Center/YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road. www.ci.benbrook.tx.us 817/249-3000 Prairies and Lakes
April 19—DALLAS: Art in Action — Plein Air Texas 2008 Quick Draw Event Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park. 214/421-5141 Prairies and Lakes
April 19—DALLAS: Bancroft Family Concerts Offers free concerts performed by professional musicians from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Opera Orchestra and others. Dallas Museum of Art. 214/922-1200 Prairies and Lakes
April 19—DE LEON: Wildflower “42” Tournament De Leon City Hall Auditorium. E-mail: chamber@cctc.net • www.deleontexas.com 254/893-2083 Prairies and Lakes
April 19—DECATUR: Citywide Garage Sale & Downtown Market Days Businesses and homes participate. Downtown Decatur. E-mail: fdavis@decaturtx.org • www.decaturmainstreet.com 940/627-2741 Prairies and Lakes
April 19—DENISON: Basic Angler Education Class Learn the basics of fishing, including rigging tackle, where to fish, and how to be safe and responsible on the water. Begins at 8:30 a.m. Eisenhower State Park. 903/465-1956 Prairies and Lakes
April 19—FARMERS BRANCH: Texas History Alive! Experience the rich history of this city and North Texas with hands-on activities, re-enactors, pioneer craft demonstrations and special exhibits. Farmers Branch Historical Park. www.farmersbranch.info 972/406-0184 Prairies and Lakes
April 19—IRVING: Mahler — Symphony No. 5 Presented by Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra. Begins at 8 p.m. Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-ARTS Prairies and Lakes
April 19—LOCKHART: Native Flora Guided Hike Trek along the wooded hills of the park and learn to identify some of the native floral species and their wildlife uses. Begins at 10 a.m. Lockhart State Park. 512/398-3479 Prairies and Lakes
April 19—PLANO: Trinkets to Treasurers Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway. www.jlplano.org 972/769-0557 Prairies and Lakes
April 19—ROUND TOP: Gozik Foundation Piano Award Winner Begins at 3 p.m. International Festival-Institute at Round Top. www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 Prairies and Lakes
April 19—WEATHERFORD: Shaw-Kemp Log Cabin Open House Tour Nebo Valley in South Parker County and visit the log cabin, ranch house, school, church, grocery store, post office, bank, barber shop and lots more. South of Weatherford off Hwy. 51. www.visitweatherford.com 817/594-2612 or 817/594-6837 Prairies and Lakes
April 19-20—DALLAS: Butterfly Exhibit Opens/Party for the Planet Celebrate Earth Day and enjoy demonstrations of techniques to help preserve the planet. Kicks off the opening of the new butterfly exhibit in ZooNorth. Dallas Zoo. www.dallaszoo.com 214/670-5656 Prairies and Lakes
April 19-20—GAINESVILLE: Art Attack! Includes artwork by painters, sculptors, crafters and jewelers along with theater, dance and music performances by North Central Texas College and other area groups. Children’s art tent provides hands-on activities for kids. Lavender Ridge Farms. www.lavenderridgefarms.com 940/665-6938 Prairies and Lakes
April 19-20—WACO: Beasts ‘n Blooms & Earth Day Too Features vendors with rose bushes, orchids, fountains, garden decor, stylish pottery, jewelry, and tasty dips and more. Kids can enjoy wonderful activities. Cameron Park Zoo. www.cameronparkzoo.com 254/750-8400 Prairies and Lakes
April 19-20—WASHINGTON: Spring Round-Up Learn how swine and cattle were managed and maintained in 19th-century Texas. Barrington Living History Farm. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/878-2213 Prairies and Lakes
April 19, 26—CEDAR HILL: Blooms of Spring Wildflower Walk Hear about the wildflowers of the native prairie grasslands and the stories behind them. Call to confirm program. Cedar Hill State Park. 972/291-3900 ext. 232 Prairies and Lakes
April 19-May 11—DALLAS: Dallas Roars! Enjoy music, contests, storytellers, family activities and more. Weekends. Dallas Zoo. www.dallasroars.com 214/670-5656 Prairies and Lakes
April 19-Jun. 8—DALLAS: Butterflies Get an up close view of the life cycle of butterflies. Become immersed in a garden of living jewels while touring this limited engagement exhibit. Dallas Zoo. 214/670-5656 Prairies and Lakes
April 20-27—IRVING: EDS Byron Nelson Championship Four Seasons Resort & Club Las Colinas at Dallas in Irving. www.byronnelson.pgatour.com 214/742-3896 Prairies and Lakes
April 22—DALLAS: Allegro Guitar Society of Dallas Series Presents Roland Dyens, France Begins at 7:30 p.m. Latino Cultural Center. 214/670-3320 Prairies and Lakes
April 22—GAINESVILLE: Earth Day Observance Frank Buck Zoo, 1000 W. California St. 940/668-4533 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—ATHENS: PRCA Stampede Parade Henderson County Fairpark Complex, 3344 Hwy. 31E. 800/755-7878 Prairies and Lakes
April 24—DALLAS: Sunlight Presents a panel discussion and concert celebrating the creative expression of light in visual and musical works of art. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St. www.artsdistrictchorale.org 214/942-5085 Prairies and Lakes
April 25—BENBROOK: Relay for Life Includes activities, entertainment and food for the participants. Begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 6 a.m. Dutch Branch Park. www.cancer.org/relayonline 817/560-8070 Prairies and Lakes
April 25-26—ATHENS: PRCA Stampede Rodeo Enjoy ropin’, ridin’ and plenty of horsin’ around. Henderson County Fairpark Complex, 3344 Hwy. 31E. 800/755-7878 Prairies and Lakes
April 25-26—CAMERON: Dewberry Festival Features 100 arts & crafts booths, entertainment, barbecue cook-off, fishing tournament and carnival. Wilson-Ledbetter Park. www.cameron-tx.com 254/697-4979 Prairies and Lakes
April 25-26—ELGIN: Annual Fireman’s BBQ Cook-Off Enjoy an open-air cook-off. Elgin Memorial Park. www.elgintx.com 512/281-4025 Prairies and Lakes
April 25-26—GAINESVILLE: Seussical, the Musical! www.nctc.edu/finearts.html 940/668-3355 Prairies and Lakes
April 25-26—MOUNT VERNON: April Arts Event Artists display their wares and demonstrate their skills from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Franklin County Arts Alliance Cultural Arts Center and Courtyard. www.franklincountyarts.com 903/537-4034 Prairies and Lakes
April 25-27—CLEBURNE: Springfest Includes arts & crafts, food, rides, ducky derby, games and entertainment. Rings in springtime in downtown Cleburne. www.dowtowncleburne.com 817/556-2966 Prairies and Lakes
April 25-27—DENTON: 28th Annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival More than 2,000 professionals and amateurs perform on six stages, and community and school groups present a wide variety of dance, choral, storytelling and theatre performances. Fine arts and craftsmen demonstrate, exhibit and sell their creations. Includes a Children’s Art Tent, clowns and more. Quakertown Park. www.dentonjazzfest.com 940/565-0931 Prairies and Lakes
April 25-27—MCKINNEY: Little Shop of Horrors McKinney Performing Arts Center. www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org 214/544-4630 Prairies and Lakes
April 25-27—MUENSTER: Germanfest Enjoy polka, country, rock ’n’ roll, cloggers and more. Find plenty of German food and American festival food. Includes a barbecue cook-off, bicycle rally, fun run, Nagelschlagen Competition, carnival rides, arts & crafts, children’s activities and more. Muenster City Park. www.germanfest.net 800/942-8037 Prairies and Lakes
April 25-27—WACO: Duel on the Brazos More than 120 race teams from all over the United States compete for valuable points and prize money. Cameron Park East on the Brazos River. www.sdbaracing.com 254/715-6972 Prairies and Lakes
April 25-May 10—IRVING: Hello, Dolly! Dupree Theater. www.irvingartscenter.com 979/252-ARTS Prairies and Lakes
April 26—BASTROP: Yesterfest Pays tribute to the original cultures of the city: African, Indian, Mexican, German, Czech and Scottish, as well as the cowboy. Includes music, demonstrations, gun fights, dance and more. Downtown Bastrop and Bastrop Opera House. www.bastropchamber.com 512/303-0558 or 512/844-3930 Prairies and Lakes
April 26—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 26—GONZALES: Courthouse Trade Days Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Courthouse Square. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 830/672-6532 Prairies and Lakes
April 26—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 26—GONZALES: Historical Program Gonzales: The Beginning Begins at 1:30 p.m. Historic Gonzales County Courthouse. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 830/672-6532 Prairies and Lakes
April 26—GONZALES: Junior Angler Fishing Clinic Kids, age 6 to 13, have fun learning to fish with hands-on activities to build fishing skills and become Certified Junior Anglers. Advanced angler training and fly-fishing instruction available. Begins at 9 a.m. Palmetto State Park. 830/672-3266 Prairies and Lakes
April 26—LULING: Fourth Annual Zedler Mill Classic Canoe Race Includes canoe races, food, arts & crafts, and music at Zedler Mill Park. E-mail: ledc@austin.rr.com • www.zedlermill.com 830/875-3214 Prairies and Lakes
April 26—MALAKOFF: Cornbread Festival Includes a 5-K and one-mile run, Just for Fun Queen Contest, dunking booth, live entertainment all-day, street dance and more. Downtown Malakoff. E-mail: malakoffcofc@embarqmail.com 903/489-1518 Prairies and Lakes
April 26—MOUNT VERNON: Tour de Cypress Bike Race & Ride Seventy-mile stretch includes ‘break out’ runs for shorter rides. Begins in downtown Mount Vernon. www.tourdecypress.com 903/537-4365 Prairies and Lakes
April 26—NEW ULM: Ninth Annual New Ulm Art Festival Includes art exhibitors, craft booths, music, food and a high school art show. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown New Ulm. www.newulm-tx.com/art_festival.html 979/992-3337 Prairies and Lakes
April 26—POINT: Rural American Music Revue Features Rural American Idol Competition and special guest performers. Cotton Pickin’ Theatre, Downtown Point. www.ruralamericans.org 903/598-3809 Prairies and Lakes
April 26—SEGUIN: Main Street Trade Day Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 830/401-5000 or 830/379-6382 Prairies and Lakes
April 26-27—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 26-27—FLATONIA: Relay for Life Celebrate survivorship and help raise money for research. www.cancer.org 361/865-3920 Prairies and Lakes
April 26-27—MCKINNEY: Green Living Family Festival Learn about conservation, recycling and other green-friendly activities and life practices. Held in conjunction with the museum’s annual heirloom plant sale. The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place. www.heardmuseum.org 972/562-5566 Prairies and Lakes
April 27—BELLVILLE: Sixth Annual Fruehling Saengerfest (German Spring Singing Fest) Concordia Hall. www.bellville.com 979/865-3407 Prairies and Lakes
April 27—BURTON: Camp for All Family Day & Open House The community is invited for a day of activities, food and entertainment at this camp for people with special needs. Camp For All, 6301 Rehburg Road. www.campforall.org 979/289-3752 Prairies and Lakes
April 27—ROUND TOP: Brenham Children’s Chorus Begins at 4 p.m. The International Festival-Institute at Round Top. www.festivalhill.org 979/277-6540 Prairies and Lakes
April 27—WEIMAR: St. Michael Spring Festival Includes food, drink, music, auction, games and booths. Weimar VFW Grounds, 503 Park Drive. 979/263-5251 Prairies and Lakes
April 29-May 11—DALLAS: Whistle Down the Wind A girl growing up in the Deep South in the 1950s discovers a mysterious man hiding out in a barn. She and the town’s other children vow to protect the stranger from the world that waits outside. Music Hall at Fair Park. www.dallassummermusicals.org 214/217-1536 Prairies and Lakes
April 30—DALLAS: Honus & Me Story travels back in time to the seventh game of the World Series where baseball legend Honus helps Joe Stoshack boost his self esteem and gain confidence in his ability to play baseball. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Studio Theater, Rosewood Center for Family Arts. 214/740-0051 Prairies and Lakes
April 30—EUSTACE: Earth Day Lake Cleanup Help clean up trash on the lake and along the shoreline. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Purtis Creek State Park. 903/425-2332 Prairies and Lakes
April 30—IRVING: Music from Another Place & Time Presented by Lone Star Youth Orchestra. Begins at 7 p.m. Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-ARTS Prairies and Lakes May May 1—DALLAS: Empower African Children & Dallas Children’s Theater present Spirit of Uganda A vibrant cast of performers oscillates between ferocity and softness as they bring to life the sounds and movements of East Africa. Baker Theater, Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman St. www.empowerafricanchildren.org 214/740-0051 Prairies and Lakes
May 1-3—GAINESVILLE: Gainesville Area Chamber 22nd Annual Rodeo Gainesville Riding Club Arena. www.gogainesville.net 940/665-2831 Prairies and Lakes
May 1-4—FORT WORTH: Mayfest Features food, arts & crafts, and live performances. Trinity Park. 817/332-1055 Prairies and Lakes
May 1-4—LEXINGTON: Annual Homecoming Includes community singing, barbecue cook-off, rodeo, street dances, arts & crafts, Saturday parade and more. Downtown Lexington and The Park. E-mail: shrntckr@yahoo.com 979/773-4337 Prairies and Lakes
May 1-26—WAXAHACHIE: Scarborough Renaissance Festival Open Saturdays and Sundays, plus Memorial Day. 2511 FM 66. (Began Apr. 5.) www.scarboroughrenfest.com 972/938-3247 Prairies and Lakes
May 2-3—GAINESVILLE: Seussical, the Musical! www.nctc.edu/finearts.html 940/668-3355 Prairies and Lakes
May 2-4—MCKINNEY: Little Shop of Horrors McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee. www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org 214/544-4630 Prairies and Lakes
May 2-4—ROUND TOP: Poetry at Round Top 2008 The International Festival-Institute at Round Top. www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 Prairies and Lakes
May 2-4—TEMPLE: Central Texas Airshow Show is filled with fireworks, fireballs, smoke and pyrotechnics as a night aircraft flies through its paces on Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy static displays and aerobatic displays. Temple Airport. www.centraltexasairshow.com Prairies and Lakes
May 2-4—WEATHERFORD: First Monday Trade Days Enjoy shopping for unique gifts, crafts, antiques and more. 100 Santa Fe Drive. www.weatherfordparks.com 817/598-4124 Prairies and Lakes
May 2-4—WEATHERFORD: Weatherford & Greenwood Farm Inc. Spring Horse Trials Greenwood Farm Inc. www.greenwoodfarmonline.com 817/599-8159 Prairies and Lakes
May 2-4, 9-11—DALLAS: Eat (It’s Not About Food) Examines the dangerous and baffling world of eating disorders in girls and boys. Studio Theater, Rosewood Center for Family Arts. www.dct.org 214/740-0051 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—ADDISON: Community Garage Sale Sam’s Club Parking Lot. www.addisontexas.net 972/450-2884 or 800/233-4766 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—ATHENS: Cinco de Mayo Celebrate the joint heritage of Texas and Mexico with food, games, music and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. 903/676-BASS Prairies and Lakes
May 3—ATHENS: Spring Gala Enjoy a themed garden party with live entertainment and international cuisine. Begins at 6:30 p.m. East Texas Arboretum. 903/675-5630 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—BRENHAM: Brenham Country Flavors Festival Enjoy local favorites, sweet treats, entertainment, shopping, crafts and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Brenham. www.downtownbrenham.com Prairies and Lakes
May 3—CLEBURNE: Cinco de Mayo Celebration Includes live entertainment, arts & crafts, low-rider car contest, dance contest and food. Hulen Park. www.cleburnechamber.com 817/645-2455 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—CORSICANA: Corsicana Opry Show begins at 7 p.m. Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton. 903/872-8226 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—DALLAS: Honus & Me Tells the time-traveling story of young Joe Stoshack and baseball legend Honus Wagner. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Studio Theater, Rosewood Center for Family Arts. 214/740-0051 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—DALLAS: Legends, Yarns & Fables Storytelling Festival Peppered with the flare and fun of blues, poetry, ballads and banjo, encompassing a wealth of cultures and styles. Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park. 214/421-5141 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—DALLAS: Target First Saturdays Includes an art project. Nasher Sculpture Center. 214/242-5177 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—DECATUR: Cruise Nights on the Courthouse Square This is an antique auto car show. Downtown Decatur. www.decaturmainstreet.com 940/627-2741 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—DENISON: 4-H Kids Fishing Derby Take kids fishing for free with everything provided, including help from expert anglers. Eisenhower State Park. 903/465-1956 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—DENTON: 20th Annual Cinco de Mayo Mexican cultural festival kicks off with a 10 a.m. parade. Includes live bands, concession stands, picnic areas and more from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Quakertown Park. www.dentonparks.com 940/349-8285 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—ELGIN: Community Wide Garage Sale Local residents, groups and some businesses participate. Maps are available. www.elgincourier.com 512/285-3333 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—ELGIN: Market Day Open-air market has vendors with arts & crafts, collectibles and unique “junque.” Elgin Memorial Park. www.elginchurch.com 512/263-2512 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—ENNIS: Cinco de Mayo Festival Includes arts & crafts, food, children’s area, live entertainment and more. www.visitennis.org 972/878-4748 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—GAINESVILLE: Spring Fling Includes music, entertainment, food, arts & crafts vendors, activities and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Leonard Park. www.frankbuckzoo.com 940/668-4530 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—GRAND PRAIRIE: Cinco de Mayo Celebration Entertainment highlights the Latino culture, with an art contest, festive performances, food vendors, and arts & crafts booths. Grand Prairie City Hall. 972/237-8100 or 972/647-0400 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—LEWISVILLE: Cinco de Mayo Festival Includes mariachis, live music, arts & crafts vendors, and much more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Street, Old Town Lewisville. www.visitlewisville.com 972/219-3401 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—LOCKHART: Birdwatching Join the park interpreter and enjoy the return of the spring and summer birds along with the permanent residents. Begins at 7 a.m. Lockhart State Park. 512/398-3479 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—MIDLOTHIAN: Spring Fling Presents an arts & crafts festival with 60-plus vendors, food, entertainment and children’s activities. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Heritage Park, Downtown. www.midlothianchamber.org 972/723-8600 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—MOUNT VERNON: Downtown Flea Market Includes vendors, entertainment and pancake breakfast. On the square, downtown Mount Vernon. www.visitmtvernontx.com 903/537-4365 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—PARIS: 21st Annual Uncle Jesse’s Big Bass Classic Pat Mayse Lake. www.unclejessefishing.com 800/727-4789 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—ROXTON: Seventh Annual Hawg Waller Festival 903/346-2939 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—SEGUIN: Sebastopol May Day Offers music, a maypole dance, demonstrations, climbing wall, games, kid’s prizes and more. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sebastopol. E-mail: cvb@seguintx.org 830/379-4833 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—SEGUIN: Wheels Around the Square Car Show Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 830/401-5000 or 830/379-6382 Prairies and Lakes
May 3—WAXAHACHIE: Chu-Fang Huang Features a solo concert performed by 2005 Van Cliburn finalist. Central Presbyterian Church. 972/938-0404 Prairies and Lakes
May 3-4—RICHARDSON: Cottonwood Art Festival Features more than 240 local, regional and national artists, as well as local and regional eclectic musicians. www.cottonwoodartfestival.com 972/744-4580 Prairies and Lakes
May 3, 10, 31—CEDAR HILL: Blooms of Spring Wildflower Walk Take a leisurely walk and hear about the wildflowers of the native prairie grasslands and the stories behind them. Call to confirm program. Cedar Hill State Park. 972/291-3900 ext. 232 Prairies and Lakes
May 3, 17—POINT: Shindig Show Features guest vocalists and musicians performing traditional country music at 7:30 p.m. Cotton Pickin’ Theatre, Downtown Point. www.ruralamericans.org/CPT/index.htm 903/598-2571 Prairies and Lakes
May 4—BENBROOK: Sixth Annual Tri-Benbrook Sprint Triathlon Draws triathlon athletes from throughout the metroplex and beyond. Includes a 300-yard swim, 13.8-mile bike ride and 5-kilometer run. Benbrook Community Center/YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road. www.ironheadrp.com 817/707-0500 Prairies and Lakes
May 4—EUSTACE: Lakeside Cleanup Help clean up trash on the lake and along the shoreline. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Purtis Creek State Park. 903/425-2332 Prairies and Lakes
May 5—GIDDINGS: Country Music Monday Hours are 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sons of Hermann Hall. www.countrymusicmonday.com 979/366-9341 Prairies and Lakes
May 6—IRVING: Annual Polo on the Lawn Guests bring picnic lunches and enjoy an exciting live polo match. Hibernia Championship Field, Las Colinas Equestrian Center and Polo Club. www.lascolinaspolo.com 214/373-8855 Prairies and Lakes
May 8-10—BRIDGEPORT: Butterfield Stage Days Festival & PRCA Rodeo Includes a carnival night on Thursday, PRCA rodeo at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and festival on Saturday in Harwood Park. www.bridgeportchamber.org 940/683-2076 Prairies and Lakes
May 8-18—ATHENS: A Thousand Clowns Henderson County Performing Arts Building. 903/675-3908 ext. 201 Prairies and Lakes
May 9-10—ARLINGTON: Quilter’s Guild of Arlington Annual Quilt Show The theme of the show is Black, White and Read All Over. Bob Duncan Community Center. www.qgoa.org Prairies and Lakes
May 9-10—BRENHAM: 118th Annual Maifest One of the oldest German festivals in Texas, this event includes colorful parades, spectacular pageants, food, crafts and exhibits. Enjoy polkas, waltzes and country music. Downtown Brenham. www.maifest.org 888/273-6426 Prairies and Lakes
May 9-10—FORT WORTH: Frontier Forts Days www.stockyardsstation.com 817/625-9715 Prairies and Lakes
May 9-10—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Folk Arts Festival & Bluegrass Show Friday night bluegrass show kicks off a weekend celebration of how our ancestors worked, played and provided the necessities of life. Heritage Park, 416 N. Jackson. tourism.sulphurspringstx.org (no www) 888/300-6623 or 903/885-2387 Prairies and Lakes
May 9-11—ADDISON: Taste Addison Offers food, music and family fun featuring more than 50 of Addison’s best restaurants. Includes carnival rides, arts & crafts, wine tasting and seminars, children’s entertainment and nonstop musical entertainment. Addison Circle Park. www.addisontexas.net 800/233-4766 Prairies and Lakes
May 9-11—BONHAM: Trades Day 903/640-1972 Prairies and Lakes
May 9-11—DALLAS: Chris Botti Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 Prairies and Lakes
May 9-11—FORT WORTH: Mendelssohn & Shostakovich Opens with Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and concludes with one of Shostakovich’s most popular symphonies, the Fifth. Bass Performance Hall. www.fwsymphony.org 817/665-6000 Prairies and Lakes
May 9-11, 16-18, 23-25—DALLAS: If You Give a Pig a Party The mouse, the moose and the pig are together again. Baker Theater, Rosewood Center for Family Arts. www.dct.org 214/740-0051 Prairies and Lakes
May 10—ANDERSON: Stagecoach Day Enjoy stagecoach rides, dulcimer music and heart-tugging words from the cowboy poet. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/873-2633 Prairies and Lakes
May 10—BASTROP: Pine Street Market Day Includes arts & crafts, jewelry, woodworking, clothing and more. 700 block of Pine Street. www.bastropbpw.com 512/303-6233 Prairies and Lakes
May 10—BASTROP: Second Saturday Salebration Includes antiques, arts & crafts, and other handmade items. 900 block of Main Street. www.bastropdba.org 512/303-0558 Prairies and Lakes
May 10—BUFFALO: Fiddlers Contest Sign-in is 9 a.m. Begins at 10 a.m. Shelly Pate Memorial Park. E-mail: chamber@buffalotex.com 903/322-5810 Prairies and Lakes
May 10—COPPERAS COVE: Jack Rabbit Run 4 Hope Ogletree Gap Park. www.copperascove.com 254/547-7571 Prairies and Lakes
May 10—ELGIN: Art Walk Meet artists, enjoy live music and refreshments. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. www.elgintx.com/coefestivalsannual.html 512/263-2512 Prairies and Lakes
May 10—FLATONIA: Flatonia Market Day Shop antiques, produce, arts & crafts, and more. Includes Second Annual Chalk Walk — sidewalk chalk art competition. www.flatoniachamber.com 361/865-3920 Prairies and Lakes
May 10—GAINESVILLE: Beatlegras! www.nctc.edu/finearts.html 940/668-3355 Prairies and Lakes
May 10—MCKINNEY: Second Saturday Celebrates the arts and community with live entertainment, spirits, food and a featured artist. Downtown Square. www.downtownmckinney.com 972/547-2662 Prairies and Lakes
May 10—WACO: Race for the Cure Highlights include entertainment, kids area, food and family fun. Registration is 6:30 a.m., survivor ceremony is 7:30 a.m., 1-mile fun run is 8:15 a.m. and 5-K is at 8:45 a.m. Downtown Waco at Indian Spring Park. www.komencentraltexas.org 254/753-3037 Prairies and Lakes
May 10—WEIMAR: Gedenke! Festival Offers arts & crafts, food, drink, bands, barbecue cook-off and parade. Downtown Weimar. E-mail: weimarcc@cvtv.net • www.weimartx.org 979/725-9511 Prairies and Lakes
May 10-11—WASHINGTON: Hearth & Home — Food & Family in the Republic of Texas Learn how food and social customs were related in the 19th-century way of life. Barrington Living History Farm. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/878-2214 Prairies and Lakes
May 10-11, 24-25—STEPHENVILLE: Chicken House Flea Market Hundreds of vendors sell antiques, crafts, furniture, glassware and more. Hwy. 377. E-mail: allenscrafts@erath.net 254/592-6674 Prairies and Lakes
May 10-17—GIDDINGS: Lee County Fair & Rodeo Includes charcoal challenge, carnival, arts & crafts, quilt show, State of Texas Noodle Cook-Off, softball tournament, parade and music. Sheriff’s Posse Arena and Fireman’s Park. www.giddings.net 979/540-2720 Prairies and Lakes
May 10, 24—EUSTACE: Interpretive Canoe Tour See active beaver dams and wildlife in their natural habitat. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to noon. Reservations required. Purtis Creek State Park. 903/425-2332 Prairies and Lakes
May 10, 31—POINT: All Gospel Nite Begins at 7:30 p.m. Cotton Pickin’ Theatre, Downtown Point, Hwy. 69. www.ruralamericans.org/CPT/index.htm 903/598-2571 Prairies and Lakes
May 11—BENBROOK: 12th Annual Benbrook Kids Triathlon Triathlon athletes, ages 7 to 10 years, compete in a 100-meter swim, 2.5-mile bike ride and 1-mile run. Ages 11 to 14 compete in a 200-meter swim, 5-mile bike ride and 1.5-mile run. Benbrook Community Center/YMCA. www.ironheadrp.com 817/707-0500 Prairies and Lakes
May 11—DALLAS: Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Wind Symphony Begins at 2:30 p.m. Caruth Auditorium. www.gdyo.org 214/528-7747 Prairies and Lakes
May 11—PLANO: Blackland Prairie Festival Features family fun, entertainment, arts and a taste of Plano’s historic beginnings. Includes costumed performers, artists, food and more. Musical performers and actors will entrance all age groups. Historic Downtown Plano, 15th Street. www.blacklandprairiefestival.org 214/808-1222 or 214/208-0669 Prairies and Lakes
May 13—YOAKUM: Country Music USA Two hours of country music is performed by nine in-house band members and three guest artists. Yoakum Community Center. www.yoakumareachamber.com 361/293-2309 Prairies and Lakes
May 13-25—DALLAS: Ring of Fire From Johnny Cash’s songs comes a unique musical show. Music Hall at Fair Park. www.dallassummermusicals.org 214/217-1536 Prairies and Lakes
May 15—LULING: 81st Annual Field Day Includes hayride and tour of the historic farm, exhibitors, agricultural education and guest speakers. Luling Foundation Farm. www.lulingfoundation.org 830/875-2438 Prairies and Lakes
May 15-18—COPPERAS COVE: Rabbit Fest Copperas Cove City Park. www.copperascove.com 254/547-7571 Prairies and Lakes
May 15-18—LAKE DALLAS: Mighty Thomas Carnival Offers rides, games and concessions. City Park of Lake Dallas. www.lakedallas.com/calendar.html 940/497-2226 ext. 132 Prairies and Lakes
May 16-17—BASTROP: Relay for Life Erhard Field. E-mail: cynthiad@purecastingsco.com 512/497-4271 Prairies and Lakes
May 16-17—DALLAS: Spring Celebration Series See the Dallas Black Dance Theater perform. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Majestic Theatre. 214/880-0137 Prairies and Lakes
May 16-18—GRAPEVINE: 24th Annual Main Street Days Features demonstrations, education and interactive activities. Includes BMX bike show, fishing tank, Grapevine Vintage Railroad excursions, heritage gunfighters, kayaking, quad jump, rock climbing wall and much more. Historic Downtown Grapevine. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 817/410-3185 Prairies and Lakes
May 16-18—MCKINNEY: Third Monday Trade Days More than 750 indoor and outdoor booths offer antiques, collectibles, specialty products and more. 4550 W. University Drive. www.tmtd.com 972/562-5466 Prairies and Lakes
May 16-18—PLANO: The Peddler Craft Show Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway. 800/775-2774 Prairies and Lakes
May 16-18—RICHARDSON: Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Includes headliner entertainment, arts & crafts, The Kidz Korner with children’s games and activities, street performers, buskers, acrobats, entertainers, acoustic cafe, Taste of Texas Food Court, Art Guitar Auction and more. Galatyn Urban Center. www.wildflowerfestival.net 972/744-4580 Prairies and Lakes
May 16, 18, 24, 31—FORT WORTH: Fort Worth Opera Festival presents Angels in America Bass Performance Hall. www.fwopera.org 817/731-0726 Prairies and Lakes
May 17—AZLE: Azle Lake Run & Walk Includes a 10-K run, 2-mile run and 2-mile family walk in wooded neighborhoods along the shore of Eagle Mountain Lake. Azle High School. www.azlelakerun.org 817/444-2929 Prairies and Lakes
May 17—COMANCHE: John Wesley Hardin Days Western heritage festival includes Wild West re-enactments, as well as artisan and craft vendors. Downtown Square. www.comanchechamber.org 325/356-3233 Prairies and Lakes
May 17—DALLAS: Bancroft Family Concerts Offers free public concerts of classical chamber music. Dallas Museum of Art. 214/922-1200 Prairies and Lakes
May 17—EUSTACE: Full Moon Canoe Tour Reservations required. Purtis Creek State Park. 903/425-2332 Prairies and Lakes
May 17—FORT WORTH: The Bird Mart Will Rogers Exhibit Hall. www.thebirdmart.com 817/478-8320 Prairies and Lakes
May 17—WASHINGTON: Children’s Fishing Derby Children ages 6 to 12 experience the fun of fishing and learning about the outdoors. Reservations required. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/878-2214 Prairies and Lakes
May 17—WAXAHACHIE: Lions Mini Grand Prix Enjoy a grand prix race around the courthouse square and outer streets. Historic Downtown. 972/938-9617 Prairies and Lakes
May 17-18—DALLAS: Get Caught Reading Listen to train stories read aloud in the museum’s restored 1914 Parlor Club Car. Museum of the American Railroad. www.dallasrailwaymuseum.com 214/428-0101 Prairies and Lakes
May 17-18—GRAND PRAIRIE: Annual Cajun Festival Listen to toe-tapping Cajun music and enjoy authentic Cajun foods, featuring traditional Southern Louisiana favorites. Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road. www.tradersvillage.com 972/647-2331 Prairies and Lakes
May 17, 25, 30—FORT WORTH: Fort Worth Opera Festival presents Turandot Bass Performance Hall. 817/731-0726 Prairies and Lakes
May 18—DALLAS: Season Finale Begins at 7:30 p.m. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.gdyo.org 214/528-7747 Prairies and Lakes
May 18-Aug. 24—DALLAS: On Kawara: 10 Tableaux & 20,834 Pages Kawara’s art is a record of life, not through self-expression, but through everyday numbers, words and images found in the public realm. This is one of Kawara’s rare exhibitions in a U.S. museum. Dallas Museum of Art. www.dallasmuseumofart.org 214/922-1200 Prairies and Lakes
May 19-25—FORT WORTH: Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Prestigious annual PGA Tour event features the world’s top golfers. Colonial Country Club. www.crowneplazainvitational.com 817/927-4280 Prairies and Lakes
May 20—ATHENS: 44th Annual Farm & Ranch Tour 800/755-7878 Prairies and Lakes
May 21-25—MCKINNEY: The Great American Trailer Park Musical McKinney Performing Arts Center. www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org 214/544-4630 Prairies and Lakes
May 23—FORT WORTH: Fort Worth Opera Festival presents Lucia Di Lammermoor Bass Performance Hall. 817/731-0726 Prairies and Lakes
May 23-24—DALLAS: Jack Everly, My Favorite Choruses Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 Prairies and Lakes
May 23-25—ENNIS: National Polka Festival Learn about Czechoslovakian traditions, religious customs, folk dances, tastes, sights and sounds. Enjoy 14 sensational live polka bands including Grammy Award-winning Brave Combo. KJT Auditorium, Sokol Auditorium, Knights of Columbus Hall and Downtown Ennis. www.nationalpolkafestival.com 888/366-4748 or 972/878-4748 Prairies and Lakes
May 24—DECATUR: JW Hart, WC Challenger PBR Event Enjoy professional bull riding. Wise County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds. E-mail: arottner@northtxbank.com 940/627-8767 Prairies and Lakes
May 24—GONZALES: Junior Angler Fishing Clinic Kids, age 6 to 13, have fun learning to fish with hands-on activities to build fishing skills and become Certified Junior Anglers. Advanced angler training and fly-fishing instruction available. Begins at 9 a.m. Palmetto State Park. 830/672-3266 Prairies and Lakes
May 24—POINT: Rural American Music Revue Features Rural American Idol Competition and special guest performers. Cotton Pickin’ Theatre, Downtown Point. www.ruralamericans.org 903/598-3809 Prairies and Lakes
May 24-26—GLEN ROSE: Tuley Memorial Weekend Roping Ropers from all over the country compete for cash and prizes. Somervell County Expo Center. www.glenrosetexas.net 254/897-3081 Prairies and Lakes
May 26—DENISON: Memorial Day Parade Includes floats, marching bands and equestrians. Main Street, Downtown Denison. E-mail: ploe@denisontexas.us • www.denisontexas.us 903/465-1551 Prairies and Lakes
May 26—SHINER: Memorial Day Includes a memorial to the troops, music and speakers. Green Dickson Park, CR 351. www.shinertx.com 361/594-4180 Prairies and Lakes
May 27-Jun. 1—DALLAS: CATS Music Hall at Fair Park. www.dallassummermusicals.org 214/217-1536 Prairies and Lakes
May 30—ATHENS: 77th Old Fiddlers Reunion & Contest Stay until midnight and dance to the tunes of country-and-western swing and more at the street dance. Begins at 9 a.m. Downtown Courthouse Lawn. www.athenstx.org 888/294-2847 Prairies and Lakes
May 30-Jun. 1—WAXAHACHIE: Country Thunder USA Features more than 50 country performers in concert. Long Branch Circle and Griffin Road. www.countrythunder.com 262/279-6960 or 972/878-4748 Prairies and Lakes
May 30-Jun. 1—WEATHERFORD: First Monday Trade Days 100 Santa Fe Drive. www.weatherfordparks.com 817/598-4124 Prairies and Lakes
May 31—DENTON: 15th Annual Dog Days of Denton Includes dog parade, dog show, stupid pet tricks, dog/owner singing contest, “Glamfur Shots” of pets, dog/master look-alike contest and more. Quakertown Park. www.dogdaysdenton.com 940/349-8529 Prairies and Lakes
May 31—EUSTACE: Junior Angler Fishing Kids, age 6 to 13, learn to fish with hands-on experience. Reservations required. Purtis Creek State Park. 903/425-2332 Prairies and Lakes
May 31—FORT WORTH: Fort Worth Opera Festival presents Of Mice &
Men Bass Performance Hall. 817/731-0726 Prairies and Lakes |
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