AeroTest America 2008 Expo & Forum

Welcome to Fort Worth, the 17th-largest city in the United States and one of “America’s Most Livable Communities.” Today, Fort Worth, Texas is a thriving center of culture and commerce. Visitors are often surprised by everything Fort Worth has to offer: the Historic Stockyards, remarkable museums, a dazzling downtown area, Texas Motor Speedway, spectacular annual events and a lot more.

A Cowtown with Class

When Maj. Ripley Arnold established a fort in 1849, named for Gen. William Jenkins Worth, to protect settlers from attacks by native inhabitants on the scenic bluffs of the Trinity River, he likely had no idea he was planting the seeds for what, in 2006, would be the nation's fastest growing large city - 18th in the country.

Though much has changed since the frontier days, Fort Worth still retains a unique flavor that can be described only as "Cowtown." Grassy Longhorn

The modern city has brought with it a renowned Cultural District, but no visit to Fort Worth is complete without a trip to the National Historic Stockyards, once considered the "Wall Street of the West," or to the hideout for Western legends Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in Sundance Square - a vibrant urban center built on the last vestiges of the infamous "Hell's Half Acre."

Whether Cowtown means culture or the Chisholm Trail to you, there's something for everyone in Fort Worth.

Sundance Square

Fort Worth is filled with a unique mix of attractions for visitors — from cowboys to culture, from sports to shopping. Explore the legendary Fort Worth Stockyards, the world-class Cultural District, downtown’s dazzling Sundance Square, the top-ranked Fort Worth Zoo, Texas Motor Speedway, and so much more.

Stockyards Championship Rodeo

You'll find evidence of our legendary past everywhere you go - downtown's Sundance Square, the Cultural District, and especially the Fort Worth Stockyards are a few of the many places to visit.

From a daily cattle drive to the annual Fort Worth Stock Show, no other city offers so many ways to relive this glorious Western heritage. That's why Fort Worth is known as the city "Where the West Begins."

Kimbell Art Museum

In Fort Worth, you can explore many museums that are world-famous for the beauty of their architecture and the quality of their collections.

The Fort Worth Cultural District, home to five wonderful museums in a relaxing, park-like setting is a great place to start your tour. Throughout the city, you’ll also find museums devoted to Western heritage and Fort Worth’s colorful past. It’s no wonder Fort Worth is considered "the museum capital of the Southwest."

You’ll also find a magnificent and thriving performing arts scene in Fort Worth, including symphony, ballet, opera, and live theater.

Sundance Square

If you get any free time before, during or after the show, experience many of the attractions of the city, from blockbuster museum exhibits to Western heritage and exciting nightlife.

Here are some suggestions to get you started…

Sundance Square

Dinner at one of the unique restaurants in Sundance Square

Enjoy the nightlife and beautiful evening setting of Sundance Square

Bass Performance Hall

Three live theaters downtown

Pub crawl and live music clubs

Head to the Cultural District, home to five world-class museums:

Amon Carter Museum

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History/Omni Theater

Kimbell Art Museum

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

Amon Carter Museum

Kimbell Art Museum

Lunch at a museum cafe or Cultural District restaurant

Stroll the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens & Japanese Gardens or
visit an equestrian show at Will Rogers Memorial Center

Visit the top-ranked Fort Worth Zoo or Log Cabin Village

Explore the Stockyards National Historic District

Fort Worth Herd cattle drives ( 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily)

Stockyards Station/Grapevine Vintage Railroad

Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and Wagon Collection

Shops along Exchange Avenue

Fort Worth Stock Yards

Calendar of Fort Worth Events during AeroTest America 2008

2008 Lone Star International Film Festival
11/12/2008 thru 11/16/2008
Downtown Fort Worth Sundance Square
Kelley@lonestarfilmsociety.com 817-924-6000
The Lone Star International Film Festival, hosted by the Lone Star Film Society, is a year round series of programs culminating in a five day celebration of cinema in mid-November. The festival’s purpose is to showcase artistically and culturally significant films and provide educational forums in which filmmakers and enthusiasts can learn more about the art and business of cinema. After a hugely successful inaugural year, LSIFF 2008 promises to be one of the premier cultural events in Fort Worth.
http://www.lsiff.com/

The Upper Room Experience
11/13/2008 thru 11/15/2008
Will Rogers Monumental Center
Rosie McGee nng1@newnextgen.net
Dr. Marvin Sapp and Geargoe Huff in concert on 11-13-08 @ 6:00pm and Dewayne Woods and The 7 Sons of Soul in concert on 11-15-08 @2:30 and @6:30pm
http://www.newnextgen.net

Jubilee Theatre presents "Uncle Duz Christmas"
11/13/2008 thru 12/21/2008
Jubilee Theatre
817-338-4411
A new musical by Rogers and the Jubilee consortium. It's a Christmas party and you're invited. Who's the unexpected visitor with the great stories? It's everyone's favorite uncle!
http://www.jubileetheatre.org

Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth presents "John Nakamatsu, guest pianist"
11/15/2008
All concerts are on Saturday afternoons at 2:00pm The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
817-877-3003
With Greg Raden, guest clarinetist
Twentieth Anniversary Season
http://www.chambermusicsocietyoffortworth.com

Bass Hall presents "Vienna Boys Choir"
11/17/2008
Bass Performance Hall
817-212-4280
The famed Vienna Boys Choir delight music lovers across the globe with purity of tone, musical depth and distinctive charm.
http://www.basshall.com

Cine de la Rosa
11/18/2008
The Rose Marine Theater
(817) 624-8333
Cine de la Rosa presents "Los Tres Huastecos"
www.rosemarinetheater.com

Bass Performance Hall Presents "NBC's Last Comic Standing Live Tour"
11/19/2008
Bass Performance Hall
817-212-4280
Come see the brightest - and funniest - comics in the nation, courtesy of The Last Comic Standing Live Tour, which will bring together finalists from the new season of the popular NBC laugh-riot.
http://www.basshall.com

Cliburn at the Modern Presents "An Evening with Sebastian Currier"
11/19/2008
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
1-800-462-7979
Sebastian Currier has been described as a "symphonist in miniaturist's clothing" for his innovative, muti-hued, and mercurial chamber works.
http://www.cliburn.org

Circle Theatre presents "A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant"
11/20/2008 thru 12/20/2008
Circle Theatre
817-877-3040
1 Play, 8 Children and L. Ron Hubbard!
The story of L. Ron Hubbard's meteoric rise from science fiction writer to leader of a New Age religious empire is re-enacted in this cheeky "unauthorized" rock musical. A cast of jubilant children portray L. Ron Hubbard, Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and the evil alien Xenu, against the backdrop of a traditional nativity pageant.
http://www.circletheatre.com

Fort Worth Symphony Presents "Ravel Piano Concerto"
11/21/2008 thru 11/23/2008
Bass Performance Hall
1-817-665-6000
Bernstein's overture to his comic opera "Candide" is a bright start to the program.
http://www.fwsymphony.org

National Cutting Horse Association- Futurity
11/23/2008 thru 12/14/2008
Will Rogers Memorial Center
817-392-7469
http://www.willrogersmemorialcenter.com

Bass Performance Hall Presents "Neil Berg's 101 Years of Broadway"
11/24/2008
Bass Performance Hall
817-212-4280
Back by popular demand, Neil Berg's 101 Years of Broadway is a must-see for anyone who loves a good Broadway tune delivered in show-stopping style.
http://www.basshall.com