September 2nd, 2008
Some of my favorites artists have works hanging at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and visiting the museum is a great way to spend an afternoon out of the Texas heat and humidity.
The Modern, as it is generally called, specializes in post-World War II art, housed in five long pavilions set into [...]
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June 16th, 2008
Today’s Matchbook Monday was picked up at a recent event that I attended, and simply says “Pick Abilene.” It was a giveaway from the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau as part of an event promoting Abilene as a destination for travel
Since you have to know a little something about a destination, before you [...]
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October 27th, 2006
Blogging pal, Astroprof, sent information on spooky Halloween events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The first option is The Boneyard, which calls itself the Largest Haunt in Texas. At over half a mile long, last year’s Boneyard was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the “largest walk-through haunted house in the world.” This [...]
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October 11th, 2006
I’m getting lots of Halloween ideas from friends and readers around the country. Thanks ““ and keep the information coming ““ we’ve still got three weeks until Halloween.
Today’s Halloween idea came from my friend SP at Southern Byways.
There is actually a Halloween Theme Park ““ called SCREAMS, located in Waxahachie, Texas, 30 minutes south of Dallas/Fort [...]
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September 7th, 2006
My pal, Astroprof, sent me some information about the 20th anniversary of Grapefest, being held in Grapevine, Texas. This wine festival, “A Sparkling Celebration” is billed as the largest in the southwest, and starts today and runs through the weekend.
There are a wide variety of events, one of which is sure to pique your interest: [...]
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