Fiber Arts Festival at the Downtown Arlington Farmer's Market (DAFM)

The Downtown Arlington Farmer's Market is hosting a Fiber Arts Festival, Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

DAFM's Fiber Arts Festival features local artisans demonstrating spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, tatting and sewing. Venture out to DAFM to meet and support local fiber artists. Demonstrations and classes will be held every half hour from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

In addition to the regular produce, food and craft vendors, more unique, handmade gifts will be found at DAFM this weekend. Beat the Black Friday rush by shopping for people on your holiday list on the Saturday before the Thanksgiving Holiday!

Festival of Trees at the Arlington Museum of Art (AMA)

In memory of a beloved member of the AMA family, the Arlington Museum of Art is hosting the Mitch Wilson Memorial Festival of Trees from November 1 – December 29, 2013. This ongoing exhibition features:

- trimmed trees and other holiday decorations,
- Santa Claus illustrations and paintings by artist Tom Newsom,
- the Happy Holidays Gift Store with items by local artisans and finds from vintage collectors,
- artist demonstrations every Saturday except the market weekend,
- the Happy Holidays Gift Market December 7-8,
- performances coordinated by Miss Persis Studio on December 7.

Regular Museum hours and admission prices apply to the Festival of Trees. However, when you purchase admission you will be provided with a card allowing you entrance throughout the entire event. The card will expire December 29, 2013. The Arlington Museum of Art is sharing the holiday spirit with a gift to the community of free admission for two days only, Dec. 7-8, during the Festival of Trees Exhibit.

Listen to Arlington Community Band in a Combined Concert

Come out and listen to the Arlington Community Band, Arlington Master Chorale and the Trinity United Methodist Church Chancel Choir in a combined concert. It is free and open to the public on Sunday, November 3, 2013, 7:00 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church.

Downtown Arlington Farmers Market Fall Fest

Fall is in the air and art is everywhere as the Downtown Arlington Farmer’s Market welcomes visitors of all ages to celebrate the annual Fall Art Craft Festival. This event takes place at the Market on Sat. Oct. 26, from 8am-2pm.

The admission-free festival takes place on Front St just east of Mesquite and features talented artisans showing their work. Genres range from soaps and lotions, one-of-a-kind gift baskets, jewelry, photographic art, gourmet pet treats, artisan bread, crochet, hats and accessories, local honey, homegrown salsas and jams and other local treats and of course veggies & fruits. You will also find unique Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas items.

For family-friendly fun, enjoy the always-popular Children's Costume Contest starting at 10 a.m. with safe trick-or-treating throughout the event. Other activities for youngsters include hula hooping, bean bag toss, and sidewalk art.

Festival visitors also enjoy free parking across from the market and curbside as well as parking for bicycles. More information can be found on the Downtown Arlington Farmer's Market facebook page.

Timeless Concerts Presents: An Evening in Spain

Saturday September 21, 2013 - 8:00 pm
An evening in Spain is a fundraising event for Timeless Concerts, held at the home of Delores & Richard Pell.

Having received a standing ovation by our audience the last time we played music by Joaquin Turina, we knew that this composer we love, was loved by all; his music returns! Turina was born in Seville, Spain in 1882. He employed local Spanish colors and folk music in his most successful musical pieces. Having also studied in France, he adopted conventional European forms of the Impressionist Era, making his music even more imposing. Also to be performed on this concert are the works of composers Pablo de Sarasate of Pamplona, Spain (1884-1905) and Isaac Albeniz.

This concert's musicians are violinist LeeAnne Chenoweth, cellist Karen Maddox Smith, pianist David Dubiel, violist Yvonne Ciminiello. POST-CONCERT pianist Steve Stroud.

More information, including how to purchase tickets is found on Timeless Concerts' website.

FWADA 2013 Fall Gallery Night

The Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association (FWADA) is hosting their Fall Gallery Night so that everyone can view the visual arts and our community’s unique cultural richness. This year's Fall Gallery Night is Saturday, September 7. Most participants are open from noon to 9 pm. Take a stroll through participating galleries, museums, retail businesses, and area restaurants, and enjoy the many artists featured during this community event. Gallery Night is free and open to the public.

Participating venues in the Arlington area include The Arlington Museum of Art, Sparks Studio, The Upstairs Gallery, and The Gallery at UTA. You can download the Fall Gallery Night brochure and map from the FWADA website or pick them up at many of the participating institutions.

Women of Baseball Exhibit at AMA

The Arlington Museum of Art presents Women of Baseball, a retrospective of women's participation in America's past time. The creation of an all-girls team at Vassar College in 1866 introduced women to the sport that had been solely enjoyed by men. In addition to the establishment of an all-female league during the WWII era, the 20th Century saw a significant number of women playing professionally alongside men in the male dominated sport.

The Women of Baseball exhibit begins with a member's reception from 7-9 pm, Friday September 6, 2013 and will run through October 20, 2013. More information on the exhibit and other events (such as lectures) will soon be available on the Arlington Museum of Art's website. More information about the museum's hours and admissions are also available.