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Saturday, November 07, 2009
Views and Visions: Prints of the American West, 1820-1970 (Arts)
Location: Amon Carter Museum
Experience the intrigue and fascination of the early American West in a special exhibition of nineteenth and twentieth century prints and illustrated books from the Carter’s permanent collection. Views and Visions: Prints of the American West, 1820–1970 features works by American artists who depicted the grand landscapes, wild animals, and rugged individuals of the West.Admission is free.
STUART LITTLE (Performance Arts)
Location: Theatre Arlington
This endearing classic, valued by children of all ages, chronicles the adventures of a charming mouse named Stuart who is born into a New York family and must learn to survive in a “real-people’s" world.
Texas Pottery & Sculpture Guild's 22nd Annual Holiday Sale (Arts & Crafts Fair)
Location: Ft. Worth Community Art Center
The Texas Pottery & Sculpture Guild’s 22nd Annual “Holiday Sale,” in Fort Worth on November 6th, 5-9 PM, and November 7th, 10 AM-4 PM, at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy Street. Free admission.Participating will be artists from North Texas, featuring functional and decorative artwork. Included in the activities will be a silent auction benefiting TPSG and the Emergency Artists Support League (EASL). There also will be the raffling of a distinctive mosaic vase. In addition on Friday night, come join us for a special “Meet the Artists” wine and dessert reception.
4th Annual Dallas-Ft. Worth Brain Tumor Walk (Fundraiser)
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Trinity Park (at the Shelter House), 2300 7th Street, Ft. Worth, TX 76107
Join us for an inspirational fundraising walk and community day to support vital brain tumor research and patient services at the National Brain Tumor Society. Form a team of family, friends, or co-workers and help make a difference in the fight against brain tumors! All ages welcome. Registration 8-9 AM; program & activities 9 AM to Noon. Free for ages 5 & under; $15 for ages 6-17; $25 for adult early registration ($35 adult registration after October 18 and day of event). Fee includes an event t-shirt. Optional 5K walk (wheelchair & stroller accessible) with food, music, prizes and more! For information and to register online, visit www.DFWWalk.org or call toll-free at 1-866-455-3214.
On Target for a Cure (Charity Event)
Time: 9:00 AMLocation: Elm Fork Shotgun Sports
On Target for A Cure, Sporting Clays Tournament benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society kicks off its fourth year on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 9am at Elm Fork Shotgun Sports - 10751 Luna Road, Dallas, Texas 75220. Armed with a cause, On Target for a Cure includes a day of shooting with a lunch and on-site silent auction at Elm Fork Shotgun Sports. Corporate teams, father/son teams and friends come together for a day of clay shooting, camaraderie and a competitive spirit for a cure. Individual shooters are $150 and event sponsorship begins at $800 and includes shooting fees for a four-person team, lunch, t-shirt, ammunition as well as recognition. For more information, contact Michelle Northcutt (michelle.northcutt@lls.org, 972-996-5912).
National Brain Tumor Society 5k Walk (Fundraiser)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Trinity Park, Ft. Worth
Help fight brain tumors at the 4th Annual DFW Brain Tumor 5k walk/fun run will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, at Trinity Park in Ft. Worth. Registration 8-9 a.m. Short program at 9 followed by the walk. Fun activities for kids! $15 for ages 6-17, $25 for ages 18+. Proceeds benefit brain tumor research and care for patients.
Craft Fair (Arts & Crafts Fair)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Trinity High School - Euless
150+vendors with quality arts & crafts.Booth space still available call 817-304-6305 for info
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ft. Worth's 2nd Annual Panther Club 5K Race (Charity Event)
Time: 9:00 AMLocation: Trinity Park-Ft. Worth
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Ft. Worth and it's young professionals philanthropic auxiliary, The Panther Club, will host the 2nd Annual 5K Race. The race will be on November 7 at 9 a.m. at Ft. Worth's Trinity Park. All ages are welcome, and participants may bring strollers and leashed dogs. There will be additional activities at the park for everyone to enjoy. Register at www.getmeregistered.com www.thepantherclub.org or www.runco.com All proceeds benefit the local Boys & Girls Clubs.
Friendship's Craft and Gift Show (Arts & Crafts Fair)
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Friendship Baptist Church
The show is on November 7 from 10-4. Admission to the event is free. There will be a variety of craft and at-home businesses represented. We are expecting around 50 booths. There will also be door prizes and great shopping opportunities.It is also at Friendship Baptist Church (270 Country Club Rd., Fairview, Texas 75069).
Suessical, Jr. (Performance Arts)
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
Location: Artisan Center Theater
This fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza brings all of your favorite Dr. Suess characters to life onstage, including the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, and all the Whos of Whoville! Fun for the entire family!
The Science of Spying (Family)
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: The Museum of Nature & Science
Looking for a fun and educational way to engage kids? Case solved! Created especially for children, The Science of Spying immerses kids in a hands-on spy adventure- from recruitment and training to carrying out a secret mission.
City of Lewisville Baby Boomers & More Expo (EXPO)
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Lewisivlle Texas
The City of Lewisville Baby Boomers & More Expo will be held on Saturday November 7th from 10am to 1pm. This free expo will be held at Herring Recreation Center (across from the Library and Post Office) in Lewisville. The event is presented by Autumn Leaves and is open to anyone born prior to 1964.The Expo will feature free seminars on going green, long term care, emergency preparedness, and stress management. It will also feature fitness demonstrations and concert by Baby Boomer Marty Prue. There will also be business vendors in fields of affordable housing, insurance, medical equipment, volunteering, part time jobs, financial advice and much more. The Baby Boomer expo will also feature drawings of gift cards from Best Buy, Home Depot and Lowes. Each gift card is $200. You can register for the drawings on the day of the expo. Winners will be announced at 1pm.For more information you can visit www.cityoflewisville.com or call 972-219-5050.
Community FunFest (Family - Community)
Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Hackberry Creek Curch
Community FunFest is a Free event for all ages with complimentary food, kids activities and a salute to honored guests serving our community, including the Irving Fire and Police Departments, the American Legion and the DFW Ambassadors. Emerald City will be entertaining the crowd with their unique blend of tunes from the 60's, 70's, 80's and today. Join us for this great celebration starting at 3pm at 2000 Kinwest Parkway in North Irving.
Author Event to Benefit USA Film Festival (Literary)
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Legacy Books, Plano
Robert Hinkle and Mike Farris will sign copies of Hinkle's new memoir, Call Me Lucky: A Texan in Hollywood, at Legacy Books, 7300 Dallas Parkway, Suite A120, Plano.The event will be held Saturday, November 7 at 7pm and will benefit the USA Film Festival and celebrate the one year anniversary of the store.For more information contact Kyle Hall, 972 398-9888
