Cowtown Farmers Market (Shopping/Vendors)
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 3821 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth, TX

Cowtown Farmers Market, Fort Worth's only local-only producer farmers market, is now open from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesdays through November at 3821 Southwest Blvd. This is in addition to the 8 a.m. to noon Saturday hours, which are year-round.

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Ansel Adams: Eloquent Light (Arts)
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX

This exhibition of forty landmark and lesser-known works by the renowned artist-photographer is drawn from the Carter’s holdings and a private collection.Ansel Adams was the last major artist to subscribe to the romantic tradition of American landscape, an artistic lineage that included Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Cole, William Henry Jackson and Carleton Watkins. He excelled at capturing a glorious American West before tourism and development marked the land. His goal was “to rekindle an appreciation of the marvelous.”

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Petzapalooza (Pets)
Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

The J. Erik Jonsson Library will host the 2010 Petzapalooza event on July 17th from 11-4. This year’s annual celebration of our beloved pets will feature a variety of children’s and adult programs, booths, and events. Admission is free. Additional information can be obtained by calling 214-670-1606 or visiting the Dallas Public Library website. The program is sponsored by the Business and Technology Division of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library.

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Jack Ingram Performs at Mesquite Championship Rodeo (Concert)
Time: 6:30 PMLocation: Resistol Arena

Following a full PRCA rodeo catch country music artist Jack Ingram performing songs from his new album Big Dreams & High Hopes at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo on July 17. $15-$60 for rodeo and concert; $25 after 9:30 p.m. for concert-only pass at the door ($20 for students 22 and younger with valid student ID). Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com and 1-800-745-3000. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m., concert follows rodeo.

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Open Mic Nite at the Roxy (Entertainment)
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: The Roxy, 4000 Pioneer Road #201A, Balch Springs, Texas 75180

Enjoy a laid back atmosphere hanging out with artists? The Open Mic Nite at the Roxy (aka Balch Springs Visual and Performing Arts Alliance) is the place for you. Artists, poets, comedians, musicians, and singers are welcome to participate. Just sign up in advance or at the door. Featured performers for July 17 and August 21 are Mr. Justin David Tate, /performance artist and Lee Chavez, guitarist. You can preview their work at www.justindavidtate.com and www.leechavezmusic.com. Open Mic Nite host, Sandra Bellamy Wood, is a vocal artist. Past work includes musical theatre, contemporary Christian and some cabaret.The general public is also welcome to come and experience this ‘give and take’ between artists and light menu of beverages and appetizers to suit any palate. Admission is $6 in advance, $8 at the door and covers the costs of light refreshments. Call 972.557.1555 or email sandra@balchspringsartsalliance.org.

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