2014-09-05



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This weekend’s FREE & Cheap Fort Worth area entertainment roundup includes:

FREE Music Under the Stars Concert Series at
Levitt Pavilion in Arlington

FREE Outdoor Live Music Series at West 7th

FREE Fort Worth’s 2014 Fall Gallery Night

FREE Preservation is the Art of the City

FREE Morning Zumba at Sundance Square

FREE Animal Exploration Program at River Legacy

FREE Kids Art Class at The Kimbell Art Museum

FREE Museum Admission at Fort Worth
Science and History Museum & Perot Museum

FREE Town Hall Coffee with Mayor Betsy Price

FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First
Saturdays Family Fun Day (In Dallas)

FREE Fall Planting Clinic at Calloway’s Nursery

FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Home Depot

FREE Drawing Classes at The Modern Art Museum

FREE Movie at the First Sunday Film Club,
Egg & I (Fred MacMurray and Claudette Colbert)

FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards

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:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
…Friday to Sunday ~ September 5-7, 2014



Join your family and friends for an evening of FREE music at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – part of their fall series of free music and performing arts under the stars. Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket to comfortably enjoy the outdoor entertainment. Snacks or a picnic dinner, and beverages are allowed, but no glass containers, please.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Levitt Pavilion’s summer concert series and weekly artist line-up, click here.
Where: Founders Plaza in Arlington, 100 W. Abram St. (Corner of Abram and Center streets, directly across the street from City Hall). View the parking map for free parking options.
When: Concerts start at 8PM.  See the schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE Admission (food is extra).

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:: FREE Outdoor Live Music Series at West 7th
…Friday and Saturday, September 5 & 6, 2014



Enjoy live music from several local favorites in West 7th’s Crockett Square.  Friday evening’s lineup features R&B guitarist Michael Lee and Saturday evening’s set features Kevin Aldridge.

Details, details
What: For more information about the West 7th music series, including details on future lineup dates, go here.
When:  September 5 and 6, 2014 ~ 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: West 7th’s Crocket Square – click here for directions.
Cost: FREE

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:: Fort Worth’s 2014 Fall Gallery Night
…Saturday,  September 6, 2014

Fort Worth’s annual Fall Gallery Night is a FREE, “Open House” event across multiple locations in the Fort Worth area. Participating venues include all types, from the legendary Fort Worth museums in the cultural district to the chic art gallery showrooms of the south side ~ all in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Many locations will host live music and light h’ors d’oeuvres, and you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with many of the featured artists.

Details, details
What: Download the 2014 Gallery Night program here to get more details on all participating locations and their events. Hosted by the Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association (fwada.org).
When: Saturday, September 6, 2014 ~ Events take place all day and evening, and times vary by venue. Go here to find the schedule for each location.
Where: Go here to find the addresses of all participating venues.
Cost: FREE!

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:: Preservation is the Art of the City
…Now through September 27, 2014

Preservation is the Art of the City is a 3-week public art show and sale featuring jury-selected artists. This non-profit gallery promotes and supports local studio artists as well as historic preservation in Fort Worth.

Details, details
What: Learn more at Preservation is the Art of the City.
When: Now through September 27, 2014
Monday to Saturday10:00am — 5:00pm
Where: Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy Street
Cost: FREE to attend

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::  FREE Saturday Morning Yoga in Sundance Square
Saturday, September 6, 2014

Start your Saturday morning with a free Zumba class at Sundance Square Plaza.  Classes will take place every other Saturday, through September 20th and will be presented by Sundance Square and Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA.  All levels are welcome!

Details, details
What: Learn more about free Zumba at Sundance Square, here.
When: Saturday, September 6, 2014 ~ 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Where:  Sundance Square Plaza in Fort Worth.  Go here to find FREE parking options.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Animal Exploration Program at River Legacy
…Living Science Center in Arlington
…Saturday, September 6, 2014

Discover the habits and adaptations of one of River Legacy’s native animals during a live animal observation with a Naturalist at River Legacy Living Science Center. RSVP to 817.860.6752.

Details, details
What: To find out more about the FREE  seminar, go here.
Where: River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard (at the intersection of N. Cooper Street and Green Oaks) in Arlington.
When: Saturday, September 6, 2014 ~ 2:00pm
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated and space is limited.

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:: FREE Kids Art Class at The Kimbell Art Museum
…Saturday, September 6, 2014

The Kimbell Kids drop-in program introduces children (ages 12 and under) and their adult companions to fun and inspiring ways to enjoy art together. Each session features a brief gallery activity and a related studio-art project. Sign up at the entrance to the education studios in the Renzo Piano Pavilion one hour before the program. Do note that you may want to arrive early to sign up as space is very limited.

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the the Kimbell’s event site.
When: Saturday, September 6, 2014 ~ 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Where: The Kimbell Art Museum ~  3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth.
Cost: FREE!

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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science &
…History and the Perot Museum in Dallas
…Saturday and Sunday, September 6 & 7, 2014

Bank of America’s 2014 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 150+ participating museums throughout the country. In DFW, this FREE Admission program takes place this weekend at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and in Dallas at The Perot Museum of Nature & Science.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Museums On Us program, go here.
How: Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE admission for each Bank of America Card Holder.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum is located at 1600 Gendy St. (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). The Perot Museum can be found at 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas.
When: Saturday and Sunday, September 6 & 7, 2014
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders

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:: FREE Town Hall Coffee with Mayor Betsy Price
…Saturday, September 6, 2014

Mayor Betsy is teaming up with city councilmembers to host community coffees throughout Fort Worth. Stop in to talk to Mayor Betsy and your councilmember about what is important to you in your neighborhood and around town.  Free coffee will be provided ~ enjoy a cup while talking to your city leaders!

Details, details
What: Learn more about Town Halls for All here.
Where: The Bastion, 2100 Hemphill Street
When: Saturday, September 6, 2014 ~ 10:00am
Cost: FREE!

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:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
…Saturday, September 6, 2014

The Nasher Sculpture Center and Target present First Saturdays for families ~ bring the kids and enjoy free admission and fun family programming on the first Saturday of every month. Target First Saturdays are designed especially for children in preschool to elementary school and feature a lineup of activities that encourage creative thought through a monthly “Big Idea.” Children can engage in art projects and experience creativity in action through scavenger hunts, performances, storytime and more.

Details, details
What: For details, including a complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, September 6. FREE admission: 10 am – 5 pm
Family Tours hourly from 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: Attend a FREE Fall Planting Seminar at Calloway’s Nursery
…Saturday, September 6, 2014

This Saturday, Calloway’s Nursery is hosting a gardening clinic focused on trees and shrubs ~ a great class to consider attending since this is the perfect time of the year to establish foundation plantings. You’ll expand your knowledge about the best varieties for your space and learn proper planting techniques for a healthier, more beautiful plant. The event is FREE and open to the public.

Details, details
What: For more info about Calloway’s and this event, click here.
When: Saturday, September 6, 2014 ~ 10:15am.
Where: Any Calloway’s store location in DFW.
Find a store near you, here.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, September 6, 2014

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and build their very own bird house to take home. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.  All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin.  All workshops are free, but you should probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For ages 5-12. Get more information about the workshop, here. When: Saturday, September 6, 2014 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores. To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Drawing Classes for Kids & Adults at The Modern
…Sunday, September 7, 2014

FREE Drawing From the Collection classes for kids:  Two sessions of this free program for children are offered, one for ages 5 to 8 and one for ages 9 to 12. Each session is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises that relate to works in the Modern’s galleries. Children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Attendance is limited; early arrival is encouraged. A sign-up sheet can be found at the information desk.

FREE Drawing From the Collection class for adults:  Learn with local artists as they lead free, informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This class is open to adults at all skill levels. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but a sign-in sheet is available at the information desk

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the the Modern’s event website.
When: Sunday, September 7, 2014 ~ 2:00PM.
Where: The Modern in Fort Worth ~
3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE The Egg and I (Fred MacMurray and Claudette Colbert)
…First Sunday Film Club Classic Movie Showing
…Sunday, September 7, 2014

Join the Fort Worth Central Library for a free showing of the film The Egg & I  featuring Fred MacMurray and Claudette Colbert on Sunday, September 7th. This event is part of the First Sunday Film Series which presents award-winning movies in a wide range of genres, including drama, action, comedy and science fiction. Films will be shown on the large screen of the library’s movie theater.

About the movie: Newlywed city slickers Bob and Betty (Fred MacMurray and Claudette Colbert) move to a chicken farm where they face a variety of problems: the repairs, the animals, and the weather. NR, 108 min., 1947

Details, details
What: For more information about this event, click here. Read reviews of the movie here.
When: Sunday,  September 7, 2014 ~ 2:00PM
Where: In the movie theater of the Fort Worth Central Library.  You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage.  The parking garage and parking meters are FREE on weekends.
Cost: FREE, no ticket required.

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards
…Sunday, September 7, 2014

Hear classic western music come to life as Cowtown Opry members perform a free music exhibition on the steps of the Livestock Exchange building. This live family friendly music event will take place every Sunday and will feature a different theme each week ~ Western Gospel music will be featured on the 5th Sunday of the month.

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, September 7, 2014, 2:00PM.
See the complete performance schedule here.
Where: The live performance will take place on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange building ~ 131 East Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.
Cost: FREE!

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