Visit the Wendy and Emery Reves Collection on the Museum’s third floor, which is acclaimed for its many important Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works of art. Twenty-five years ago, the Dallas Museum of Art received a one-of-a-kind gift of more than 1,400 works authorized by Wendy Reves in honor of her late husband, Emery Reves. In addition to Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and modern paintings, it included sculptures, works on paper, and decorative arts objects, all of which are displayed in a recreation of the Reves’s Riviera home, Villa La Pausa. This spectacular bequest transformed the DMA’s collection of late 19th century French art and her donation of European decorative arts founded the institution’s collection in that area.

Join us on the third Friday of each month, when the Museum is open until midnight. Each Late Night offers hundreds of experiences for visitors of all ages with performances, concerts, readings, film screenings, tours, family programs, and more!

General admission is $10 or less, DMA members and children under 12 free.
Late Night programs are included in general admission to the Museum unless otherwise noted. Some exhibitions require an additional ticket.

Every Thursday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Live jazz music. Cocktails and dinner. Artful conversations. Activities in the Center for Creative Connections and more.

Enjoy the staged train robberies every Saturday and Sunday.

Fridays until September 3
9:30 p.m.
For 15 consecutive weeks this summer, the skies overlooking Grapevine will be filled with a glowing array of fantastic colors as the city presents a fireworks spectacular every Friday night. Ideal viewing spots are available at the rooftop of the Gaylord Texan’s parking garage and along the shores of Lake Grapevine.

Come to Grapevine and experience open-air, European-style shopping in Historic Downtown Grapevine, featuring the finest in handmade jewelry, home décor, antiques and a whole lot more. Thursdays & Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. until October 16

This is the first US retrospective of the work of the Belgian artist Luc Tuymans, one of the most significant painters of the past twenty-five years.

• On Late Night Fridays (third Friday of the month, excluding December), the Museum is open until midnight.

General Admission: $10 or less every day

Shop on the Historic Courthouse Square in Glen Rose. Shops will be open late with refreshments, specials and entertainment. Third Saturday of every month beginning at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Start Time is 9:00 AM on every 1 month(s) on the third Saturday.

Spend a spring morning walking the woods of Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve with your family and friends (for everyone 3 years and older). Parks and Recreation staff or another trained naturalist will guide you through local flora and fauna. Everyone 13 years or younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. Cost: $2/person.

Admission: free
The Old Town Lewisville Farmers Market, a seasonal open-air forum for Denton County and North Texas-grown products, will be from May 15 through October 30 (no market on September 25). The market will be open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wayne Ferguson Plaza in Old Town Lewisville. Vendors still are being sought to sell fresh produce and similar items at the weekly market.

Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 pm
for information call Whiz or Bo Creighton (903) 785-3958

Every Friday and Saturday spend a spooky evening with the ghost stories and legends of our Granbury Historic Square. Two tours nightly. Fridays at 8pm and 10:15pm and Saturdays 7p and 9:15pm. Approximately one hour tour. $10per person, children 12 and under $7.

Featuring approximately eighty seldom-seen paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, drawings, and films, this exhibition juxtaposes the work from artists of the Americas, providing a fresh and innovative look at this dynamic and cosmopolitan period of modernism. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard,
Fort Worth, TX 76107-2695. Admission to the museum is free.

A variety of genres are showcased on Thursday night shows that take place on a sloped lawn that overlooks White Rock Lake.

Women whose dreams took flight. The 25 women featured in Dreams of Flight: A Journey through Air and Space demonstrate resilience, strength and character in the face of great odds. This special exhibit at The Women’s Museum just opened and remains on view through Oct. 31.

The Maya viewed water as animate and intelligent, a living and thinking force with the power to influence events. Water was central to the structure of the universe and present at the beginning of time—oceans, rivers, springs, and rain were united, both literally and spiritually. This exhibit offers a new interpretation of Maya culture based on the sea as a defining feature of the spiritual realm and inspiration of their art. Over 90 works, many recently excavated and never seen in the U.S. reflect a broad range of media used by the Maya artist.

September 2, 2010 The Cowboys face the Miami Dolphins in their last pre season game.

7:30 p.m. – $7.50 or $5 with same-day Grapevine receipt.

Films for all different tastes. The glamour of the cinema without the steep prices! Tickets for all concerts and movies on sale now! Upcoming Film Schedule:

• Toy Story – September 3

The City of Lewisville and the Lewisville Saddle Club host the Annual Labor Day Rodeo each year during the Labor Day holiday. This professional rodeo includes bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, a women’s breakaway roping, tie down calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, women’s barrel racing, junior barrel racing for children 12 and under, bull riding along with a calf scramble for children 10 and under and mutton busting for children 8 and under.

The Lewisville Saddle Club started in 1962 and has a proud tradition of being a family oriented organization promoting horsemanship and sportsmanship. The club is a member of the American Association of Sheriff’s Posses and Riding Clubs, competing with other Saddle Clubs throughout Texas. The Saddle Club hosts 13 open Playdays a season, with classes for all age groups. Though highly competitive, it is always friendly and riders of every level are welcome.

For additional information on the rodeo, Playdays, or the Lewisville Saddle Club call 214.534.8440.

Don’t miss the annual Labor Day Weekend Sale taking place at Allen Premium Outlets®. Enjoy fabulous savings on top of already low outlet prices. Featuring 100 stores including BCBG Max Azria, Coach, Guess, Kenneth Cole and many more. Visit the website Sales & Events page for a sample of in-store promotions.

TCU and Oregon State match up for the first time ever on Saturday, September 4, 2010.

Over the past four decades, James Magee has produced a compelling body of work that has rarely been seen in public. Working with an array of found and castoff materials such as bits of iron, glass, concrete, wax, enamel, lead, mesh, shellac, car parts, Magee creates powerful, sensuous reliefs that are at once uncannily familiar and completely alien.

The Bedford Blues & BBQ Festival on Labor Day weekend is back in a big way. National and regional Blues musicians on 2 stages, the Texas Bar-b-Que cookoff, and local artisans provide a weekend you will not forget. The Inflata-Fun children’s area insures that the whole family will have a blast.

The Kirk Herbstreit Varsity Football Series is coming to Cowboys Stadium on Monday, September 6, 2010.

Grammy Award-winning superstar Tim McGraw will headline “XLV Countdown Live From Cowboys Stadium” presented by Frito-Lay on Friday, September 10, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 26, at www.ticketmaster.com with most seats priced at a family-friendly $25.

Mineko Grimmer – a Los Angeles based artist – is known for her unique structures that provide visitors with a visual and sonic experience. Her site-specific installation will extend along the center of the Irving Arts Center’s spacious Main Gallery. Five 6′ × 6′ structures will be filled with a shallow pool of water and elements of bronze, tension wire and bamboo lattice work. The structures are anchored below inverted ice pyramids containing pebbles. As the ice melts, the pebbles are released into the elements, creating a variety of distinctive sounds. Free reception with the artist from 7-9 p.m. on Sept. 11 in the Main Gallery.

Hot rods, classic and custom cars lining the square, antique appraisals and dealers, juried art show, and strolling entertainment.

This event will include Bodybuilding/Fitness competitions and exhibitions, Health & Fitness Fair and a Food Court. IFBB Pro Dave Goodin and National Level NPC competitor Stephen Frazier are guest posers and a Special Guest Performance by Black Belt Martial Arts Instructor and studio owner Abundio Munoz of Ft. Worth. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 972-247-1539 or at the door with cash or credit card.

9am – Pre-Judging: $15 Adults; Children 10 and under FREE

6pm – Finals/Entertainment: $45 (VIP)/$30 Adults; Children 10 and under FREE (General seating only)

For more information, contact Prince M. Harrison at 972-247-1539 or visit www.texasbodybuilding.com

Join Los Angeles artist Mineko Grimmer for the opening of her contemporary sculpture exhibition, Gongs.Wires.Bamboo. Reception is 7-9 PM, admission is free.

The Denton Main Street Association (DMSA) celebrates the 11th Annual Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, September 11th in downtown Denton. Festivities take place around the historic Denton County Courthouse-on-the- Square located at 110 W. Hickory Street.

This is an event for all ages with a variety of activities, including a car and motorcycle show, antique appraisals, fine arts and crafts booths, a kids’ zone, live music, and festival foods. Come see fine artists & crafters, learn more about a family heirloom or collectible, enjoy live music, great food, kids’ games and crafts, and check out the hundreds of classic, custom and hot rod cars and motorcycles around the square and beyond.

This year event organizers are bringing back Preview Night on September 10th from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Industrial Street where car and motorcycle enthusiasts can catch a sneak peek at some of the classics and hot rods. The public can vote for their favorite car and motorcycle that evening and the “People’s Choice” award will be presented on Saturday at the awards ceremony. Saturday’s car and motorcycle show will be judged and winners’ will be announced at 3:30 p.m.

Two other popular features of the Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza are the Fine Arts & Crafts Show and the “Attic Treasure” Information Appraisals. Event takes please RAIN or SHINE.

Waterfest at Willow Grove Park is a weekend filled with free kid’s activities, live entertainment, outdoor recreation activities & exhibitors, the SuperCourse Nationals Jet Ski Racing Competition, contests, live bands and great vendors!

Enjoy Waterfest! Willow Grove Park on Lewisville Lake hosts the SuperCourse Nationals Jet Ski Racing Competition on Saturday Sept. 11th and Sunday Sept. 12th. Saturday’s headlining entertainment this year will be the eclectic sound of the Texas Gypsies who combine gypsy jazz with western swing, adding a twist on pop with a feel of the 30’s and 40’s! Sunday will feature the country music and other bands.

Additional attractions are a Kid Zone with inflatables and petting zoo, games and contests with prizes, recreational activities and exhibitors, live music and great vendors make this event on the Lake Dallas shoreline a can’t miss family attraction!

Parade, gospel song festival, star night concert, golf tournament, carnival, quilt show, arts and crafts, and stew contest.

For more information, Email: info@bridalshowsinc.com or Website: www.bridalshowsinc.com or 972-713-9920

The gathering of old-time residents of Clay County was called for August 19, 1932, at 3 p.m. by a group of local club women. At this meeting the Clay County Pioneer Association was organized. The purpose of the Clay County Pioneer Association, is to honor the memory and accomplishments of the hardy emigrants who sought to make a haven and home for their families, and set themselves to the arduous task of reclaiming a wilderness and replacing it with a civilization.

Enjoy parades, rodeos, fun and more.

An authentic re-creation of the Munich Oktoberfest featuring German food, entertainment, traditional folk dances, children’s entertainment and more.

Enjoy aperitifs, dining, and dancing to the Heritage Brass Band’s nostaligic big band sounds of the 40’s, also featuring the “Andrews Sisters” at BFTS 1’s Hangar Dance. Reception from 6:30-7:00 p.m. followed by dinner, dancing, and entertainment until 10:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at www.bftsmuseum.org – $35.00

Visit Antique Alley Texas – the 25 Mile Shopping Trail! Established in 1999 and conveniently located just 35 miles south of Ft. Worth (on I-35W) brings you to a trail 25 miles long where you will find dealers selling homemade jellies, jams, salsas, baked breads and pies, plus handmade furniture, quilts, jewelry and decorative items. The show is held twice per year on the third Friday, Saturday & Sunday every April and September. There are antiques, collectibles, art, your favorite junk, yard sale stuff, festival-style foods and bargains galore scattered along the way! Antique Alley isn’t just one show, sale, festival or event, it’s like Texas – Big, exciting and loaded with friendly folks! This family friendly event spans the historic communities of Grandview, Cleburne and Maypearl. Vendors line the streets and all along the route you’ll find farms and ranches hosting their own shows and sales.

Join more than 1,500 cyclists at Rally ’Round Greenville for a Texas Music Weekend and general street festival! Check out the Barbecue & Chili Cook-offs, Kids Alley, music on two stages, antique tractors and cars, Art Show, plus shopping and wine-tasting in our historic downtown! Visit Greenvillechamber.com for more information.

Celebrate ART!
27th year!! Once again the Sherman Municipal Lawn turns into a glorious hub of activity for this annual welcome to autumn. September 19, 2009. Featuring a Judged Art Show & Sale for ages 18 and up, Youth Art Show, Woodcarving Show & Sale; 5K, 15K and Fun Run, Continual Live Music, Pumpkin Patch, Pancake Breakfast, Used Book Sale, Museum Tours, T-shirt Painting for kids, Food Vendors galore and up to 100 Arts & Craft Vendors. It’s a great place to begin your holiday shopping!

America’s Team face the Monsters of the Midwest in a colossal opening match up! September 19, 2010

The 23rd Annual VideoFest will be at the Angelika Film Center Sept. 23-26,2010. The oldest and largest video and film festival in the nation, VideoFest shows a diverse range of works by regional, national and international video and film artists that are hard to find at the local video store, the movie theater or on Netflix. Because VideoFest is different than a traditional film festival or just going to a movie, expect something different! For the third year in a row, the VideoFest will be presented thru I-Tunes. VideoFest is presented by Video Association of Dallas.

Patrons may purchase day passes ($25 or $35 depending on day) or All-Festival passes ($75) for over 150 programs making this Festival the best deal in town. Buy tickets online in advance or at the door day of show. Visit www.videofest.org for more information or call 214-428-8700. Sponsors include HBO, Kodak, Texas Film Commission, Dallas Film Commission, Dallas Film Society, City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, and Texas Commission on the Arts.

Last Weekend of September

A Paris tradition since 1911, this event provides residents and visitors with five days of fun and entertainment to include livestock shows, carnival midway, live stage entertainment and overall general family fun!

For information, call 903-785-7971

Come enjoy a Chuck-Wagon cookoff, quilt show, concert, Bluegrass band competition, food and fun!

Vernon Fisher: K-Mart Conceptualism is a survey of the artist’s entire career to date, incorporating paintings, sculptures, and installations from the late 1970s to the present, from both public and private collections in the United States and Europe.

Fisher has lived and worked in Fort Worth since 1977, and is one of Texas’s most internationally recognized artists. The exhibition is organized by Michael Auping, the Museum’s chief curator. “The show,” Auping comments, “will be a revealing look at a body of work that represents an especially interesting moment in contemporary art history in the late 1970s and early 1980s—a time when the legacies of Pop art and Conceptual art created a unique hybrid between painting and installation, inspiring narratives derived from juxtapositions of language and vernacular imagery. The subtitle of the exhibition refers to Fisher’s interest in philosophical enigmas coming out of working-class backdrops and situations.” Fisher comments, “I have an attraction to that kind of subject matter, and have written my share of pieces featuring Dairy Queens, grocery stores, Laundromats, third-rate hotels, etc.”

The exhibition will showcase the early collages that combine abstract painting, text, and image; and a selection of many of the artist’s best-known blackboard paintings, in which a faux blackboard surface is used as the ground for realistic, painted vignettes adjacent to fragments of different stories that suggest variously ambiguous meanings. A number of large, room-sized installations will also be included.

Family-friendly Pecan festival featuring live bands, festival food, a Bake-Off, Hometown Idol competition, carnival-style rides, arts, crafts, petting zoo, pony rides, and more! Over 11,000 people enjoy this festival each year.

Believe all ogre again. Based on the Oscar®-winning movie, Shrek The Musical comes to Dallas Summer Musicals as the 2010 State Fair musical. The hilarious tale of everyone’s favorite ogre runs from Sept. 28 through Oct. 17 at Fair Park Music Hall.