Basketball, Broadway, and of course...Blarney. KRLD's John Liddle has a look at what's happening Around Town this weekend.
1883: The Journey West
Visitors to the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame will get up close with props, costumes and photography from the record-breaking Paramount+ series 1883 with this exhibit. "1883: The Journey West" was created by the museum in partnership with 101 Studios, Visit Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Film Commission.
The exhibition includes an authentic wagon, a camp set-up and wardrobe worn by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sam Elliott and LaMonica Garrett along with behind-the-scenes photography.
Where: National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, 1720 Gendy St., Fort Worth
When: Through Saturday, March 12
Cost: Adults - $12 / Seniors - $9 / Military - $9 / Kids 4-12 - $6 / 3 and under - Free
More info: https://www.cowgirl.net/1883-exhibition/
American Athletic Conference Basketball Championships
11 women's and 11 men's teams converge in Fort Worth to crown champions and earn automatic bids to the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Cheer on SMU in their quest to make it to March Madness.
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
When: March 7-13
Cost: $10 and up
More info: https://dickiesarena.com/events/
An Evening with Renée Elise Goldsberry
Don't throw away your shot to hear Renée Elise Goldsberry, the original Tony Award-winning "Angelica Schuyler" from Broadway's megahit Hamilton in a program of Broadway, pop and soul. Don't miss this powerhouse vocalist as she sings selections from Broadway hits, including Hamilton, Rent and The Lion King, plus songs by Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Dylan on the Meyerson stage.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: March 11, 12, 13
Cost: $42 and up
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/an-evening-with-renee-elise-goldsberry/
BIG BUGS Exhibit at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
David Rogers' Big Bugs comes to Fort Worth for the first time. It's an exhibit of insect sculptures on a gigantic scale. Insects outnumber us one million to one. Many live in communal groups working as one for the common good of all. Their ranks include engineers, soldiers, weightlifters, weavers, hunters, stalkers, gatherers, and even royalty. The sculptures are created using various combinations of whole trees, cut green saplings, dry branches and other forest materials. Audiences will marvel or stand bug-eyed before the larger-than-life insect sculptures and gain an appreciation for these invaluable members of the animal kingdom.
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
When: March 11 - June 11
Cost: Free with garden admission
More info: https://fwbg.org/brit-news/bigbugs/
Billy Bob's: Jon Wolfe (Friday), Jon Langston (Saturday),
Where: Billy Bob's, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m. & Saturday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $18-$28
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Butterflies in the Garden at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
"Celebrate the Change" in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and marvel at a multitude of butterflies during Butterflies in the Garden, the largest exhibit of live, exotic butterflies in north-central Texas.
Behold nature's wondrous transformation and marvel at brilliantly colored living jewels fluttering about in the Rainforest Conservatory. Butterflies in the Garden kicks off on February 25 and runs through April 10. The six-week exhibit will be open daily, including Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All tickets are timed entries. Tickets are available at the door (beginning February 25) or purchase in advance online.
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
When: Daily through April 10
Cost: $8 - $12
More info: https://brit.org/calendar-events/signature-events/butterflies-in-the-garden/
CARNE y ARENA (Virtually present, Physically invisible)
Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Academy Award®-winning virtual reality experience CARNE y ARENA (Virtually present, Physically invisible) explores the human condition of immigrants and refugees.
The immersive VR experience recounts the harrowing journey of Central American and Mexican refugees. CARNE y ARENA is presented for the first time in Texas, the state that shares the longest border with Mexico—over 1200 miles—and a crossing point for many refugees. The installation opens in Fair Park after numerous sold-out runs in the U.S. and abroad.
CARNE y ARENA is a solo virtual reality experience designed for one visitor at a time to circulate while limiting interactions and respecting distances safely and comfortably. It will be open to the public Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am to 9 pm CST.
The experience is a twenty-minute solo journey centered around a multi-narrative virtual reality sequence based on true accounts of Central American and Mexican refugees. Lines between subject and bystander are blurred and bound together through state-of-the-art immersive technology as visitors walk in a vast, sand-filled space and witness a fragment of a refugee's journey.
Tickets are required in advance and are available online only.
Where: Fair Park - Food and Fiber Pavilion, 1121 1st Ave., Dallas
When: Daily through April 17 (closed on Mondays)
Cost: $35 - $55
More info: https://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/art/exhibitions/exhibition/id/1847?carne-y-arena
Circus Vazquez
It's fun under the big top in Frisco. Enjoy a cast of incredible circus superstars, led by Memo Vazquez (the Ringmaster).
Where: Riders Field, 7300 Rough Riders Trl., Frisco
When: Daily through March 28; M-F at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2, 5 and 8
Cost: $40
More info: https://circovazquez.com/
Come from Away
Broadway's COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics' Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
Where: Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Ave., Dallas
When: March 8 - March 20
Cost: $25 and up
More info: https://dallassummermusicals.org/shows/come-from-away/
Conference USA Basketball Tournaments
26 college basketball games on two courts over five days…the CUSA Basketball Tournament is one of the most unique events out there. The winners earn automatic bids to the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Cheer on North Texas in their quest to make it to March Madness.
Where: Ford Center at the Star, Frisco
When: March 8 - March 12
Cost: $20 and up
More info: https://conferenceusa.com/sports/2022/2/1/bkbchamp2022.aspx?path=mbball
"The Continual Struggle"
The George W. Bush Presidential Center will host "The Continual Struggle: The American Freedom Movement and the Seeds of Social Change" by artist Brian Washington from Jan. 17 to March 27, 2022, in Freedom Hall at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. The exhibit is made possible by the generous support of our presenting sponsor, The Boeing Company.
"The Continual Struggle: The American Freedom Movement and the Seeds of Social Change," a collection that was 13 years in the making, documents all phases of the civil rights movement, a pivotal time in America's ongoing fight to eliminate segregation and other forms of race-based disenfranchisement. The 25-piece exhibit uses visual art as a way of educating, storytelling, powerfully recalling an era of protests against injustice and inequality.
Where: George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Blvd., Dallas
When: Through March 27
Cost: $26
More info: https://www.bushcenter.org/exhibits-and-events/exhibits/2022/the-continual-struggle.html
Dallas Blooms: "Birds in Paradise"
Named by Southern Living as one of "The Best Places to See Stunning Spring Blooms Across the South," the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents Dallas Blooms, the largest annual floral festival in the Southwest.
With the theme "Birds in Paradise," the spring festival showcases an explosion of color from 100 varieties of spring bulbs, 500,000 spring-blooming blossoms, thousands of azaleas and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees. Highlights include four larger-than-life peacock topiaries, 500,000 spring blooming bulbs and a variety of themed programming, including bird talks, bird flight shows, demonstrations and more.
Where: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas
When: Daily through April 10
Cost: $12 - $20
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/dallas-blooms/
David Spade
Comedian, Actor and SNL alum, David Spade brings his "Catch Me Inside" tour to Dallas on Saturday.
Where: Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St., Dallas
When: Saturday, March 12, 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $52.50 and up
More info: https://www.majestictheatredallas.com/events/david-spade/
Dua Lipa at the AAC
Dua Lipa's "Future Nostalgia Tour 2022" comes to town with Caroline Polacheck, and Lolo Zouai!
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
When: Sunday, March 13, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $69.50 and up
More info: https://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events/detail/dualipa-2022
Elton John
Elton brings his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to Dallas. It's been delayed previously, because John came down with COVID just ahead of his gig. Catch him this week, or on September 30 at Globe Life Field in Arlington.
Where: American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas
When: March 10 & 11
Cost: Many dollars
More info: https://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events/
Flight - from the Dallas Opera
Fasten your seatbelts! A violent storm has grounded all flights, forcing some passengers and crew members to spend the night together in an airport lounge. Here, they get to know each other very, very well…including a Refugee, who's been trapped in the airport for 20 years.
Based on the real-life story that also inspired Steven Spielberg's movie, The Terminal, starring Tom Hanks.
Where: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas
When: March 12
Cost: $15 and up
More info: https://dallasopera.org/performance/flight/
Flyfest
Tarrant Regional Water District's (TRWD) trout stocking season culminates with TRWD Flyfest, a celebration of urban fishing on the Trinity River. Whether you are an experienced angler or have never touched a fly rod, this fun day in and along the Trinity River has something to hook everyone in the whole family. To create an optimal angling experience, TRWD will release 1,800 lbs. of Rainbow Trout in addition to the nearly 3,000 Texas native fish stocked annually. Enjoy the Big Trout Contest, expert presentations, food trucks, wine and craft beer, live music and kids activities.
Where: River Park Trailhead, 3100 Bryant Irvin Rd., Fort Worth
When: Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Cost: Free (Parking is $5)
More info: https://trwdflyfest.com/
Focus: Jill Magid at the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth
Throughout Jill Magid's career, she has carried out extraordinary tasks for her projects. The Brooklyn-based artist inserts herself into established systems of control to engage them from within. For her exhibition at the Modern, Magid will show new works, including drawing, sculpture, and installation, alongside the film Tender Balance, 2021, and related works developed for the 2021 exhibition Tender: Balance at the Renaissance Society that expand upon her 2020 Creative Time public artwork, Tender. On March 1, the Modern will host Magid for a lecture
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth
When: Daily through March 20 (Closed Mondays)
Cost: $16 - adults / $12 - seniors / $10 - students / Under 18 - Free
More info: https://www.themodern.org/exhibition/focus-jill-magid
Grand Funk Railroad and Jefferson Starship
Grand Funk Railroad, known as "The American Band", is a high-energy five-piece group that laid the groundwork for such bands as Foreigner, Journey, Van Halen and Bon Jovi with its signature hard driving sound, soulful vocals, muscular instrumentation, and forceful pop melodies.
Where: Strauss Square, 2389 Flora Street, Dallas
When: Saturday, March 12, 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $39.25 and up
More info: https://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2022/grand-funk-railroad-with-special-guest-jefferson-starship/
Immersive Frida Kahlo
Explore the world through the eyes of the legendary Frida Kahlo – a brilliant, uncompromising painter who created some of history's most iconic artwork. As you stroll through the Lighthouse Immersive gallery, you will see the Mexico-born artist's work come to life on a grand scale and discover the people, events, and obstacles that made her the extraordinary woman she was. The mesmerizing, large-scale projections, accompanied by a ravishing musical score, will sweep you up as you encounter Frida as never before.
Where: Lighthouse Dallas, 507 S. Harwood St., Dallas
When: Daily through April 17
Cost: $39 and up
More info: https://www.immersive-frida.com/dallas/
JooYoung Choi: Songs of Resilience from the Tapestry of Faith
Culminating a multi-year series celebrating Texas-based contemporary Asian women artists, the Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas will present JooYoung Choi: Songs of Resilience from the Tapestry of Faith. The display features the works of the Houston-based multidisciplinary artist whose paintings, videos, sculptures, animations, music and installations merge the autobiographical with the fantastical.
Where: Crow Museum, 2010 Flora St., Dallas
When: February 12 - September 4 (Tuesdays-Sundays from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Cost: Free - suggested $12 donation
More info: https://crowcollection.org/
"Liberty & Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House"
The George W. Bush Presidential Center's special exhibit glimpses behind-the-scenes into the lighter side of life in the White House. Entertaining first family anecdotes, interactive multimedia, and amusing artifacts unveil presidential pranks, inside jokes, and more. Revealing how humor has evolved from our Founding Fathers to the present day makes one thing readily apparent – laughter remains vital to a thriving democracy.
Where: George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Blvd., Dallas
When: Through December 31
Cost: $26
More info: https://www.bushcenter.org/exhibits-and-events/exhibits/2020/liberty-and-laughter.html
McKinney Shamrock Run 5K
The McKinney Shamrock Run 5K kicks off at TUPPS Brewery at 9:00 am! Race around the McKinney Cotton Mill to the finish line where you'll receive your lucky finishers medal! Tickets for the Shamrock Run 5k are $30 and include entry into the chip timed racecourse, Shamrock Run 5K t-shirt, custom Shamrock Run bib, and an awesome finishers medal! A portion of event proceeds supports The Warrior's Keep! Festivities include local vendors, Irish food, GREEN TUPPS beer, costume contests, a Shamrock Photo booth, and Live Irish music by The Rogues and Irish Dancing! The event is family friendly!
Where: TUPPS Brewery, 721 Anderson St., McKinney
When: Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $30
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mckinney-st-patricks-day-shamrock-run-5k-tickets-228559837627
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition
The internationally acclaimed Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition, opens at Irving Mall. The exhibition is a presentation of museum-quality, near-life-size reproductions of one of the world's greatest artistic achievements. Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is a collection of the artist's renowned ceiling frescoes from the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, reproduced in a format that allows viewers to get face-to-face with the masterpieces. Through 34 artfully displayed reproductions, this innovative presentation includes world-renowned pieces like The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement, bringing them just a few feet away from the audience.
Where: Irving Mall, 3880 Irving Mall, Irving
When: February 11 - March 20
Cost: $17.50 and up
More info: https://chapelsistine.com/exhibits/dallas/
The Mysterious Circus
The Mysterious Circus is an all-new entertainment spectacular presented in a theatrical tent and featuring a talented troupe of world-class performers. From mind blowing contortion, to high-flying acrobatics, to the terrifying Globe of Death, and Wheel of Death, the Mysterious Circus will have you holding your breath, and erupting in amazement.
Where: North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton
When: Friday at 7, Saturday at 1, 4 & 7, Sunday at 1 and 4
Cost: $15 and up
More info: https://themysteriouscircus.com/
Sandy Rodriguez in Isolation - at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Explore the healing power of art through Sandy Rodriguez in Isolation, featuring 30 new works on paper created by the Los Angeles–based painter during her recent Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency in Southern California. Impacted by the rapid news cycle of rising COVID-19 fatalities and nationwide demonstrations against police brutality, Rodriguez turned to the surrounding desert as a guide for her response. She collected botanical specimens native to the region with medicinal and utilitarian applications, which she studied, painted, then processed as handmade paints to create possibilities for healing past and present trauma through the recovery of Indigenous knowledge systems. The exhibition features landscapes, protest scenes, maps, and botanical studies, all created using her hand-processed inks and watercolors.
Where: Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
When: Daily through April 17
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.cartermuseum.org/
Sculpting Mid-Century Modern Life at the Nasher Sculpture Center
Italian-born, American artist Harry Bertoia (1915–1978) was one of the most prolific, innovative artists of the postwar period. He made one-of-a kind jewelry, designed iconic chairs, created thousands of unique sculptures including large-scale commissions for significant buildings, and advanced the use of sound as sculptural material. Harry Bertoia: Sculpting Mid-Century Modern Life is the first US museum retrospective of the artist's career in almost 50 years and the first to examine the full scope of his broad, interdisciplinary practice. Drawn from public and private collections, the exhibition brings together over 100 works of art featuring important examples of his jewelry, metalsmithing, furniture design, monotypes, and the hundreds of singular, handmade sculptures including large-scale commissions and pioneering sounding sculptures.
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St., Dallas
When: January 29 - April 24
Cost: $10 adults (Discounts for Seniors/Educators/Students/Children/Military & First Responders)
More info: https://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/art/exhibitions/exhibition/id/665?harry-bertoia
Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Sherwood is an hilarious comedy and an extraordinary new take on the legend of Robin Hood! Ken Ludwig's retelling of this beloved classic is a moving tale of a young man's discovery that everyone has a responsibility to care for his fellow man. Packed with thrills, romance, laughs, and great characters like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, SHERWOOD tells the timeless story of a hero of the people who takes on the powers that be.
Where: Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving
When: March 11 - 13, 18-20, 24-26
Cost: $22 and up
More info: https://mainstageirving.com/sherwood/
Something Rotten!
Two brothers set out to write the world's first musical in this hilarious mash-up of sixteenth-century Shakespeare and twenty-first-century Broadway.
Where: Granville Arts Center, 300 N. 5th St., Garland
When: March 11-13, 18-20, 25-27
Cost: $20
More info: https://www.garlandcivic.org/
Spirit Lodge: Mississippian Art from Spiro
Organized by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in close consultation with the Caddo Nation and Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, this exhibition of nearly 200 ancient and contemporary works explores Mississippian ceremonial centers, the discovery of the Spiro site, cultural continuity, and the active power of Mississippian art.
Where: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas
When: March 13 - August 7
Cost: Free
More info: https://dma.org/art/exhibitions/spirit-lodge-mississippian-art-spiro
Spirituals and Jazz: Dawson and Gershwin
Gershwin ushered in the Jazz Age with a schmalzy slide in the clarinet and piano riffs that captured the buoyancy of the era. Thrill to his Rhapsody in Blue and travel with the composer to the artistic capital of the roaring 20s in An American in Paris. Pivot with the orchestra, then, on this all-American program to Dawson's Folk Symphony, a flawless fusion of classical styles and African-American spirituals that had haunted Dawson since his childhood.
Where: Bass Hall, Fort Worth
When: March 11 - 7:30, March 12 - 7:30, March 13 - 2
Cost: $25 and up
More info: https://fwsymphony.org/
St. Patrick's Parade & Festival
After being canceled due to the pandemic each of the last two years, the legendary St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival is back on Lower Greenville this Saturday. Dirk Nowitzki is the Grand Marshal for the 41st annual parade. The two-mile route will feature almost 100 floats. The block party and concert is at Energy Square at 4925 Greenville Ave. The concert features The Toadies, 40 Acre Mule, and Jake Quillin.
Where: Greenville Ave, Dallas
When: March 12 from 9am - 3pm (The parade starts at 11 a.m.)
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.dallasstpp.com/
Towers of Tomorrow at the Perot Museum
Featuring 20 iconic skyscrapers from across the globe, Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks makes its Texas debut Sept. 24 at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. The LEGO sculptures – from the world's tallest building to the Empire State Building – were constructed over 2,000 hours with more than half a million LEGO® bricks by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO certified professionals in the world. All ages can get creative as they build upon a growing LEGO installation using thousands of the popular colored bricks.
Where: Perot Museum, 2201 N Field, Dallas
When: Now through April 24, 2022
Cost: $28 for adult (less for members, kids, seniors)
More info: https://www.perotmuseum.org/
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