GuidetotheCity News

Runway Theatre Presents the Award Winning Musical Murder Mystery, "Lucky Stiff"

Mon, Jun 29, 2009 1:20pm

Runway Theatre in Grapevine presents Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Aherns’ Lucky Stiff, opening July 10, 2009, for a four week run. This light hearted and tuneful blend of music, mystery and farce won both the Richard Rodgers Award and the Helen Hayes Award for Best Musical. Don’t miss out! Tickets are on sale Now!

Texas Ballet Theater Dancer Lonnie Weeks, 18, Wins Silver Medal at Helsinki Competition

Fri, Jun 26, 2009 1:33pm

Lonnie Weeks, age 18, has won the Silver Medal in the Junior Division for his performances at the prestigious International Ballet Competition which was held in Helsinki, Finland. Mr. Weeks is a member of the Texas Ballet Theater’s permanent company.

Union Pacific Railroad Grants Theatre Arlington $5,000 for its ACTS UP Outreach Program

Wed, Jun 24, 2009 8:30am

Theatre Arlington has announced that it recently received a $5,000 grant from Union Pacific Railroad. The funds are to be used to support the theatre’s ACT UPS (Applied Creative Thinking Using Performance Skills) program, which combines theatre games and acting exercises to help improve the self-esteem, confidence, problem-solving and life skills of inner city at-risk adolescents.

BJ Cleveland Directs the Madcap British Farce "Cash on Delivery" at Theatre Arlington

Mon, Jun 22, 2009 12:47pm

Theatre Arlington is presenting Michael Cooney’s riotous, fast-paced comedy Cash on Delivery through July 19, 2009. Eric Swan has been defrauding the welfare authorities for years by inventing characters and filing claims … but now there’s an inspector at the door, and Swan’s goose may be cooked unless he can act fast! Don’t miss this hilarious treat … everyone needs a little Cash!

Regal Opera Company to Hold Auditions for "The Coffee Shop" on July 7 and 11

Mon, Jun 15, 2009 11:25am

Regal Opera Company will be holding auditions for its September production of The Coffee Shop on Tuesday, July 7, and Saturday, July 11, 2009. Auditions will be held St. Philip Presbyterian Church in Hurst, and appointments are strongly recommended.

"Avenue of Light" Grand Lighting Ceremony to Be Held in Downtown Fort Worth on June 25

Mon, Jun 15, 2009 10:43am

Colored lights will illuminate the night sky during a festive block party on June 25 at 8:30 PM when the Avenue of Light on Lancaster Avenue is turned on for the first time. This public art project by Cliff Garten Studio consists of six stainless steel sculptures that incorporate energy efficient LED lights. Towering 36 feet high, these amazing works been installed along the median from Lamar Street to Main/Commerce Street.

Eddie V's Offers "A Moveable Feast" Picnic Dinners, Perfect for "Concerts in the Garden"

Fri, Jun 12, 2009 10:02am

Richard Sabatowski, General Manager of Eddie V’s Prime Seafood at Museum Place, has announced that Eddie V’s will offer three-course summer picnic dinners starting on Friday, June 12 through Sunday, July 5, to coincide with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s Concerts in the Garden Summer Music Festival at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.

Come Celebrate "America the Beautiful" at Granbury Opera House June 11 to July 5

Wed, Jun 10, 2009 10:59am

Granbury Opera House is reviving one of its all-time biggest, splashiest, crowd-pleasing musicals, America the Beautiful. Hosted by Will Rogers, the Depression era cowboy and movie star whose gentle humor was balm to a country in crisis, this optimistic show celebrates what’s right in America today and looks forward to the future.

Van Cliburn Signature Pianos to Be Sold at Steinway Hall in Fort Worth on June 20 and 21

Fri, Jun 05, 2009 3:32pm

Steinway & Sons has announced that 45 signature pianos, all signed by legendary Steinway artist Van Cliburn, will be offered for sale to the public on June 20 and 21 at Steinway Hall in Fort Worth. These rare, hand-crafted instruments, each of them utilized in the 2009 International Van Cliburn Competition, will be made available at a substantial savings and represent not only an incredible opportunity for piano and music enthusiasts, but for investors as well.

Acclaimed Choreographer Bruce Wood to Create a World Premiere for Texas Dance Theatre

Fri, Jun 05, 2009 2:39pm

Texas Dance Theatre, a new multi-disciplined dance troupe based in Fort Worth, has announced that nationally known choreographer Bruce Wood will create a new work exclusively for the group’s September 25, 2009, performance. Season subsciptions and flex passes for TDT’s 2009–2010 season are on sale now.

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra 2009 "Concerts in the Garden" Tickets on Sale Now

Wed, May 20, 2009 12:50pm

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2009 “Concerts in Garden” series, an annual festival of outdoor events taking place in the beautiful Fort Worth Botanic Gardens from early June through the 4th of July weekend. Tickets are on sale now!

Sheran Goodspeed Keyton Stars as Mahalia Jackson in "The Gospel Queen" at Jubilee Theatre

Wed, May 20, 2009 9:19am

Jubilee Theatre in Fort Worth proudly presents The Gospel Queen, a musical biography of Mahalia Jackson, conceived and directed by Jubilee Artistic Director Ed Smith, with vocal arrangements by Joe Rogers. The show, starring audience and critical favorite Sheran Goodpeed Keyton in an amazing performance, runs May 21 through June 21.

"Dead Man's Cell Phone" is Ringing at Stage West ... Pick It Up, It's for You!

Wed, May 13, 2009 2:05pm

Stage West presents Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Pulitzer Prize winner Sarah Ruhl, author of last season’s smash hit, The Clean House. Noted director Jim Covault is at the switchboard of this zany, thought provoking comedy which runs May 21 through June 14.

Free Jazz Concert on May 7 at Central Library to Feature Saxophonist Red Holloway

Tue, May 05, 2009 3:53pm

The Fort Worth Library will present a free performance by legendary tenor saxophonist Red Holloway at 6:30 PM, May 7, in the Central Library Gallery, at 500 W. Third St. This event is part of the Library’s Jazz Preservation Project.

Internationally Acclaimed Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir to Perform Free Concert on May 10, 2009

Mon, May 04, 2009 9:06am

Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir cordially invites you to attend their Annual Spring Concert on Sunday, May 10, 2009, at 3:00 PM. This event, which is open to the public at no charge, will take place in the Walsh Fine Arts Center at the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts.