Thursday, August 29
Today is the last game of a late-season series between the Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles, two teams with no hope of making the playoffs. Nevertheless, it might well be significant. If baseball doesn't resolve its labor troubles, this will be the last game before the players go on strike. There probably won't be a work stoppage. Both sides know the sport can't afford one, publicity-wise or money-wise. Yet labor relations are so screwed up, you just can't tell. The game is at 8:05pm at The Ballpark in Arlington. Tickets are $5-40. Call 817-273-5100.
Friday, August 30
Having taken the summer off, Blast Your Own Breath returns to bring Latin-oriented poetry back to Fort Worth. The guest poets for this installment are Mexico City-born Enrique Cabrera, SMU 2001 Mock Slam co-winner Ricardo Angel Garza, and well-traveled actor/playwright/poet Zell Miller III. You can hear these Dallas- and Austin-based wordsmiths at 8pm at Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N Main St, FW. Admission is $3. Call 817-924-9188.
Saturday, August 31
Interested in living healthier? Last month's article in the New York Times magazine about how protein had gotten a bad rap and carbs were really the enemy seems to have started everyone talking about nutrition. Whether you're seeking guidance or simply more information, the LifeFest Family Health Festival should be able to help, with informative speeches and seminars, plus vendors and entertainers. The festival is 10am-7pm on the second floor of Fort Worth Rail Market, 1401 Jones St, FW. Admission is free. Call 972-949-4194.
Sunday, September 1
Labor Day weekend means it's time for the Metroplex Depression and Elegant Glass Show and Sale. The semiannual show features handmade and machine-made glassworks from the early to mid-20th century. The glassworks on display come in striking colors and streamlined modern designs. The show runs Sat-Sun at Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main St, Grapevine. Admission is $5. Call 817-275-6342.
Monday, September 2
As proof that our obsession with pets has gotten completely out of control, Meow Mix is now launching a television program, Meow TV, specifically aimed at cats. It's hoping to get its target audience with images of fish, birds, and other cats. If you'd like to be a voice-over actor on this program, you can audition for the part at Six Flags. The rest of us can ponder the difference between people who own pets and people owned by their pets. The audition is 11am-3pm at 2201 Rd to Six Flags, Arlington. Admission is free. Call 212-337-4746.
Tuesday, September 3
Can you feel the love tonight? In adapting Disney's The Lion King to the Broadway stage, Julie Taymor transformed a financially successful but (let's face it) mediocre animated film into a genuine work of art. The touring version of the show arrives here this week -- before it plays in Dallas, we might add -- and its bold re-imagining of the movie is worth checking out. It plays Aug 30-Sep 8 at Bass Performance Hall, 555 Commerce St, FW. Tickets are $68-98. Call 817-212-4280.
Wednesday, September 4
Jumelle is a musical act composed of 19-year-old twin sisters who are self-taught keyboard and string instrumentalists. Their music is a mix of classical, jazz, and New Age. They'll be sure to liven up a Wednesday morning in Roanoke, as they play at 11am at the Community Center, 312 S Walnut St, Roanoke. Admission is free. Call 817-283-3406.
|
|
|