Monthly Events

The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
Theatre Arlington
A comedy by John Bishop.
Date: Every day (Jan 15-Feb 14)
Admission Fees: See website for box office

In this funny satire, a creative team meets at a wealthy estate to pitch a new Broadway show. During their visit, the group begin to drop dead one by one at the hands of a mysterious "slasher." Trapped by a winter storm, panic and chaos set in, eventually the mystery is solved.

Show times:

Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.

The Science of Spying - Extended!
Museum of Nature & Science
High adventure. Cool gadgets. Thrilling mission.
Date: Every day (Jan 4-Apr 11) from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Ages: All ages Admission Fees: General admission for members to the museum and The Science of Spying is free. General admission for non-members to the museum a
Special Instructions: For more information about ticket prices, exhibits, activities or to purchase tickets on-line visit www.natureandscience.org.

Held over by popular demand, the interactive The Science of Spying exhibit gives eager spy-wannabes of all ages an opportunity to experience the latest spy gadgets and techniques - including remote-control spy planes, night-vision goggles, biometric scanning, infiltrating computer systems and the dolphin spy camera. They also learn how to detect liars, crack safes and find hidden clues. Visitors begin to find out about the plans of the shadowy organization OSTECK, follow the clues to uncover the secret location of its HQ and then escape using their wits.

Romeo and Juliet
Texas Ballet Theater
Shakespeare's famous play!
Date: Every Su, Fri and Sa (Feb 12-Feb 14)
Ages: all Admission Fees: see website for box office

This classic story is set in sixteenth century Verona, Italy. These two young lovers are from families on opposing sides of a bitter feud. After meeting at a ball, the couple falls in love during a romantic encounter on Juliet's balcony. After secretly wedding, they find themselves trapped in a vicious web of circumstances.

Dates and showtimes:

Fri: Feb 12, 8:00 p.m.
Sat: Feb 13, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sun: Feb 14, 2:00 p.m.

English and Reading Tutoring
George W. Hawkes Central Library
Interested in improving your English language skills?
Date: Every Sa (Jan 23-Feb 13) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Ages: adults Admission Fees: FREE

This class is open to all adults interested in improving their English language skills. Students will use online language programs and spend time conversing with tutors.

No registration or enrollment required.

Dates:

January 23
January 30
February 6
February 13

Live Bull Riding At Billy Bob's Texas
Billy Bob's Texas
Come see some live Bull Riding!
Date: Every Fri and Sa (Jan 15-Dec 18) from 9:00pm to 10:00pm
Ages: adults Admission Fees: $2.50

This event is produced by former NFR Bull Rider Billy Minick along with C.K. Reid of Double R Rodeo Company. Bull Riding will held every Friday and Saturday night.

From the Mississippi Delta
Jubilee Theatre
An inspiring dramatic portrayal of the human experience.
Date: Every Su, Th, Fri and Sa (Feb 5-Feb 28)
Ages: adults Admission Fees: see website for box office

This story begins in Greenwood, Mississippi. Born in a shotgun house to a poor black woman, no one could have predicted the fate of Ida Holland. Young Ida learned from her mother how to dream big dreams. From the Mississippi Delta has earned critical acclaim and is an inspiring dramatic portrayal of the human experience.

Dates & showtimes:

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Evenings at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday Matinees at 3:00 p.m.

Need a MyCard!?
Arlington Library
You can do great things with a library card!
Date: Every Su, Mon, Tues, Wed, Th, Fri and Sa (Feb 1-Feb 28)
Ages: 7-12

Come and trade your old library card in for a free MyCard. If this is your first card, go to any library location with your parent or guardian and fill out an application in person.

Great things are happening at the Arlington Public Library. They want all youth in grades 7-12 and attending school in Arlington to have their own MyCard, the new card just for teens.

This card gives you access to free books, movies and more. Save money by showing your MyCard at local participating businesses. Each month select businesses will offer a discount at their location.

Month of February:

CiCi's Pizza (at 4400 Little Rd only)

1 free drink with the purchase of an adult buffet!

GOcard
Arlington Public Library
The card to a successful future!
Date: Every Su, Mon, Tues, Wed, Th, Fri and Sa (Feb 12-Dec 31)
Ages: all

There is a lot of new things happening at your Arlington Public Libraries! All the elementary age children attending schools in Arlington can have their own GOcard, the new library card just for children.

See website for more details.

Great Backyard Bird Count
River Legacy Living Science Center
River Legacy Living Science Center
Date: 02/13/2010 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Ages: All ages Admission Fees: Free
Special Instructions: Reservations Required. RSVP to 817.860.6752

Help us count birds for science during this event held in conjunction with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's 13th annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Event includes early morning bird walks and family activities. RSVP to 817.860.6752.