Welcome to GuidetotheCity.com[net/org/biz]

Fort Worth’s museum of warplanes – the Veterans Memorial Air Park – will hold its grand opening at 11:30 AM on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. The Air Park is the home of the B-36 Peacemaker Museum, the Forward Air Controller’s Museum and the OV-10 Bronco Association. In addition, 17 aircraft are on display. Opening day admission will be free.

Alann Bedford Sampson, chairman of the Van Cliburn Foundation Board of Directors, has announced that David Chambless Worters has been chosen to serve as the president and chief executive officer of the Foundation, effective December 1, 2010. Mr. Worters is currently serving as president and chief executive officer of the North Carolina Symphony based in Raleigh.

The 8th Annual Jazz by the Boulevard Music and Arts Festival will be held on the lawn of the Will Rogers Memorial Complex on September 10 and 11, 2010. Highlights will include two stages of continuous jazz music and the always fascinating Cooking Carnivalè, featuring live cooking demonstrations every hour, on the hour. Please click here for ticket prices and seating options.

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth has again achieved accreditation by the American Association of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public. All museums must undergo a re-accreditation review at least every 10 years to maintain accredited status.

The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition has been called “the musical Olympics of the western world” by the Milwaukee Journal. Now PBS will present A Surprise in Texas: The Thirteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, featuring the finalists vying for the 2009 competition’s coveted gold medal. The documentary will be broadcast locally by KERA-TV, Channel 13, on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 8:30 PM.

Looking for something a little different, on the cutting edge? August 13 – 22, Runway Theatre will debut two new one act plays by North Texas playwright Ron L. Chapman as the sixth annual production in its acclaimed Departure Series. We Love You, Doris Day! and Reel Men explore the differences between the sexes to comic effect.

Casa Mañana has announced that single tickets for their 2010-2011 Broadway season – which includes The Sound of Music, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starring Ruta Lee, Evita, and Hairspray – will go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 6, 2010. Season tickets are currently available. For more information, please visit Casa’s website.

Magnolia at the Modern will screen the new documentary Joan Rivers – A Piece of Work the weekend of July 30 through August 01. This pungent, poignant and ribald film, nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, examines the comedian’s life, career, and infamous cosmetic surgeries.

Escape the summer heat with a cool musical treat as Runway Theatre presents the rollicking musical comedy, Once Upon a Mattress. This delightful and hilarious twist on the classic tale of “The Princess and the Pea” opens July 09 and runs through August 01. Don’t miss the fun! Tickets are on sale now.

Bass Hall and Performing Arts Fort Worth take pride in bring back to Fort Worth – by popular demand – a legendary actor, singer, and songwriter as they present An Evening with Kenny Rogers. Mr. Rogers will appear at Bass Performance Hall at 8:00 pm of Friday, July 16. Tickets are on Sale Now!