Educational
Donray Traveling Exhibits
When: May 1-Dec. 31 Where: Arlington Museum of Art Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday In a nutshell: This exhibit demonstrates the majesty of the Western American landscape. Donray’s technique captures the beauty of the natural world while commenting on the silent danger that exists out […]
Blacksmithing demonstrations at Knapp Heritage Park
When: May 26 Where: Knapp Heritage Park (201 E. Front St.) Time: 1 - 4 p.m. In a nutshell: Blacksmiths show off their artistry each month during these informative and entertaining exhibitions. For more: 817-460-4001
Planetarium shows
When: June 1-30 Where: The Planetarium at UT Arlington (700 Planetarium Place) Time: Check website for show times In a nutshell: With a 60-foot-diameter dome and its state-of-the art Digistar 5 DLP Projection system, The Planetarium at UT Arlington is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the state of Texas. The Digistar 5 […]
TEDxMatlockRoad event
When: June 13 Where: Studio Movie Grill - Lincoln Square Time: 7 p.m. In a nutshell: TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. TED Talks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion […]
Planetarium shows
Where: The Planetarium at UT Arlington (700 Planetarium Place) Time: Check website for show times In a nutshell: With a 60-foot-diameter dome and its state-of-the art Digistar 5 DLP Projection system, The Planetarium at UT Arlington is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the state of Texas. The Digistar 5 system can project […]
Planetarium shows
Where: The Planetarium at UT Arlington (700 Planetarium Place) Time: Check website for show times In a nutshell: With a 60-foot-diameter dome and its state-of-the art Digistar 5 DLP Projection system, The Planetarium at UT Arlington is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the state of Texas. The Digistar 5 system can project […]
Fall Book Sale
Love books? Well that makes two of us! Join Friends and Foundation of Arlington (TX) Public Library for their Fall Book Sale Sept 18-22! FALL BOOK SALE Presented by Friends and Foundation of Arlington (TX) Public Library Over 80,000 Items! Fiction, non-fiction Paperback Children's books Collector's Corner DVDs and books on tape "Best in Sale" […]
MUMENTOUS: The Upsizing of a Texas Tradition
When: Nov. 1-24 Where: Arlington Museum of Art Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday In a nutshell: The first exhibition associated with the museum’s new Artist-in-Residency program features the work of Amy J. Schultz. This multi-media exhibition will explore a subject matter that is ubiquitously Texan: the long-standing tradition of […]
The Nature of Things
When: Nov. 18-Feb. 21 Where: River Legacy Living Science Center (703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd.) Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. In a nutshell: River Legacy Living Science Center will present a new traveling exhibit, “The Nature of Things,” featuring “Bee-lieve It or Not! The Secret Lives of Honey Bees.” Visitors can investigate the Nature of Things […]
Maverick Speakers Series: Vivek Wadhwa
When: March 26 Where: Texas Hall (701 W. Nedderman Drive) Time: 7:30 p.m. In a nutshell: Tech entrepreneur and best-selling author Vivek Wadhwa will present a talk called “Navigating Technological Change at Light Speed.” Wadhwa’s background is impressive – an entrepreneur, academic, author and keynote speaker wrapped into a vibrant and charismatic package. His research […]
A Really Good Neighbor