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Welcome to Fort Worth Scene
Founded in June 2000, Fort Worth Scene is a leading provider of
community information for art, entertainment, restaurants and theatre in Fort
Worth, Texas. Our mission is to provide complete, up-to-date
information about art, entertainment and all the activities in and around our town. Any
business that deals in art, entertainment, restaurants, theatre
or public offerings of this type are welcome to
submit entries to Fort Worth Scene for publication. If you know
of a business that provides art, entertainment, dining, theatre or
cultural benefit to the community we would appreciate your
sharing that.
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Amon Carter - An-My Lê: On Contested Terrain
Exhibition on Display: April 18, 2021 - August 8, 2021
An-My Lê: On Contested Terrain is the first comprehensive survey of the
work of Vietnamese-American photographer An-My Lê. Featuring photographs from a selection
of the artist’s five major bodies of work, the nationally touring exhibition considers
the celebrated photographer’s nearly 25-year career exploring the edges of war and
recording these landscapes of conflict in beautiful, classically composed photographs.
Born in Saigon in the midst of the Vietnam War, Lê was evacuated with her family by
the U.S. military. She has spent decades considering the complexity of American history
and conflict, from war reenactments to the removal of Confederate monuments.
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National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum - Family Safety Day
Family Safety Day with Tarrant County 911 District
NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM FREE FAMILY SAFETY DAY WITH TARRANT COUNTY
911 DISTRICT. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Date: SATURDAY, MAY
22, 2021. Time: 10AM-2PM, Location: The Ranch, 3534 E. Berry St., Fort Worth, TX 76105.
Free Admission to Family Safety Day With Tarrant County 911 District. There will be fun
activities, games, face painting, rock climbing wall, etc.
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FW Museum of Science & History - Earth Day Celebration
VIRTUAL EVENTS - 4/20/2021 - 4/23/2021
Earth Day is so much fun, we're turning it into a whole week! Join us on Facebook Live
for a new activity every day, starting on April 20th. Tune in to learn about birds, snakes,
turtles, light pollution, and a whole lot more! For our birdwatching and seed bomb
activities, we're offering free material kits for pickup at the Museum. See website for
Kit Registration Information and further details.
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Kimbell Art Museum - Buddha, Shiva, Lotus, Dragon
Exhibition on Display: June 27, 2021 – September 5, 2021
This exhibition showcases the extraordinary range of bronzes, ceramics and metalwork
that John D. Rockefeller 3rd (1906–1978) and his wife, Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller
(1909–1992), thoughtfully assembled between the 1940s and the 1970s. With highlights
including spectacular Chinese vases, dynamic Indian Chola bronzes and exquisite
Southeast Asian sculptures, the exhibition reveals great achievements in Asian art
spanning more than two millennia. This selection of masterpieces drawn from Asia
Society’s permanent collection is a visually stunning presentation that illuminates
social and artistic histories from across Asia and underscores the visual arts'
capacity to encourage cross-cultural dialogue.
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The Modern - Shirin Neshat: I Will Greet the Sun Again
Exhibition on Display: February 19, 2021 - May 16, 2021
Surveys approximately 30 years of the artist’s video works and photography, investigating
her passionate engagement with ancient and recent Iranian history. The experience of
living in exile and the human impact of political revolution are also explored by Neshat.
The exhibition takes its title from a poem by the Iranian poet Forugh Farrokhzad (1934–1967).
I Will Greet the Sun Again begins with Neshat’s most famous body of work, Women of Allah,
1993–97, and also features her early iconic video works such as Rapture, 1999, Turbulent,
1998, and Passage, 2001. Monumental photography installations include The Book of Kings
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Cattle Raisers Museum - Exhibit Galleries
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation’s mission is to preserve, promote and
protect the rich heritage of ranch life and advance the future of the livestock industry
in the Southwest for present and future generations. The Cattle Raisers Museum is
located on the second floor of the Fort Worth Museum of
Science and History. It is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the vital history
and science of the cattle industry. The experience tells the story of the cattle industry
from its origins among the West’s early Spanish settlers, through the heyday of the
legendary drovers, all the way to today’s modern range technology. The exhibits show
the important role Texas and Southwestern cattle raisers play in protecting natural
resources as frontline stewards of land, livestock and wildlife. Located In the Heart of
Fort Worth's Cultural District
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Forth Worth Aviation Museum - Historic Aircraft
PRESERVE - INSPIRE - EDUCATE
Get to know more about the local aviation industry at the Forth Worth Aviation Museum.
Earlier known as the Veterans Memorial Air Park, the museum boasts of a collection of
fighter air crafts such as the A-12 Avenger, F-8 Crusader, O-2 Skymaster and many more.
Two museums are housed in the Fort Worth Aviation Museum such as the B-36 Peacemaker
Museum and the Forward Air Controller's Museum. You can also participate in the number
of activities that are hosted by the association to get a closer look at the aviation
industry.
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Vintage Flying Museum - Take Flight Days
The primary mission of the Vintage Flying Museum is to preserve America's flying heritage
in Word, Deed and Action. Over 200 members now support these efforts. Our goal is to give
the public a hands-on approach to our aviation heritage by educational tours of our aircraft
and learning about aviation history through our extensive artifact and memorabilia
collection ranging from WWI, WWII, Korea and the Vietnam era. Programs such as our
"Take Flight Days" are offered to students throughout the year. The collections are made
available to the general public through the museum's many outreach activities.
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John Wayne - An American Experience
Sprawling over 10,000 square feet, the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit is
structured to give you an intimate tour of the life of John Wayne. Starting with his
early childhood and career, each room highlights an aspect of The Duke's legacy. For
the film aficionados, an extensive gallery called the "Life on Screen" highlights the
most iconic film props and costumes. In the "America, Why I Love Her" gallery, guests
can immerse themselves in patriotism through Grammy-nominated original poems, recited
by John Wayne. All patrons will have exclusive access to never-before-seen family photos
and correspondences which have been thoughtfully curated by the Wayne family in order to
give guests a holistic view of the icon, whose values translate...
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Stockyards Museum - We Are Open!
The Stockyards Museum showcases the rich history of the Fort Worth Stockyards and the
north side of Fort Worth. There is a growing collection of artifacts, photos and exhibits
that document everything from our Native American connections, the Chisholm Trail, the
livestock market/stockyards to the Swift and Armour Packing plants. Visitors can experience
why Fort Worth is known as "Cowtown" and learn how the Stockyards helped make Fort Worth
the Texasmost city. "I have heard people say that the cattle industry made Fort Worth,
but I am inclined to believe that Fort Worth had a lot to do with making the cattle
industry in Texas" - J.S. Bridwell, Texas Rancher and Businessman
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Sid Richardson Museum - In A Different Light
The Sid Richardson Museum galleries are currently closed to on-site visitors but we
invite you to experience our museum through our many and varied virtual offerings. Visit
our virtual exhibition, In a Different Light: Winslow Homer and Frederic Remington and
experience the works by these two masters on view from the Denver Art Museum, Amon Carter
Museum of American Art, and the Sid Richardson Museum. The museum also hosts events and
programs for all ages and experience levels for you to enjoy at home. Join us for a
discussion, workshop, or hands-on studio experience and watch the art come alive for you
and your family. We invite you to visit the calendar for upcoming programming.
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Christian Arts Museum - Exhibits On Display
Museum has a special exhibit on display of Dr.Kenneth Wyatt's Giclee
paintings of the Apostles. Dr.Wyatt is one of the most well-known and prolific
Christian and Western artists of today. Dr.Wyatt included a painting of Paul in the
collection. The history of the paintings will be shared during the visit to the
museum. Many churches around the country have Giclee paintings of the collection.
This beautiful art will be on display at the museum until April 10. The museums
permanent exhibit is a life size wax depiction of Leonardo DaVinci's Last Supper.
The Last Supper exhibit has been in Fort Worth since the mid 1950's. Ark of the Covenant
model is now on display at the museum. The exhibit features a beautiful Ark created by
Scott McCune.
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Fort Worth Memories - Museum
Sharing memories of the past for all to enjoy in the future!
The Fort Worth Memories Museum is generously hosted by Classic Auto Detail Shop, owner
Larry O'Neal. FWM was founded by Larry Oneal, Sept 14, 2014. Our mission is to leave a documented
account of the history of Fort Worth from 1849 to present day. Most of the information
on FWM Group Page is from the Larry Oneal Collection. Larry is a noted Fort Worth Historian,
he does public speaking and events and he also founded the FWM Museum, that is open to the
public.
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- Telling the History of Innovation
The CR Smith Museum preserves the history of American Airlines and explains what it takes
to run the airline, as told through the perspective of the team members who work there.
Through its activities, the Museum serves schools, the general public and American Airlines
team members. The museum is committed to education, with a focus on hands-on, interactive
learning. The CR Smith Museum is named for the innovative aviation pioneer and former
President of American Airlines, Cyrus Rowlett Smith (1899-1990). The Museum opened on
July 3, 1993, as the culmination of a two-and-a-half year fundraising and building effort
led by American Airlines team members.
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