Community at a glance

Today-May 4
NE Campus Playhouse presents Godspell, a musical based upon the gospel according to Matthew, directed by Jakie Cabe. Performances are Wednesday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at noon. Admission is free for TCC faculty, staff and students, $5 for general public and $3 for students and senior citizens and. For reservations, call 817-515-6687.
Today-May 4
Stage West presents Lobby Hero, a comedy about four young New Yorkers who become entangled in each other's lives and have to make some hard ethical decisions. Show times are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $24. For tickets, call 817-784-9378.
Today-May 17
Pocket Sandwich Theatre presents Laserfinger, an audience-participation comedy-spoof aimed at the James Bond films. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. Food and beverage service is available before the show. Call 214-821-1860 for more information and reservations.
Today-May 23
Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees appears on a giant screen at The Science Place in the Fair Park Museum District. Viewers will be among the few humans to see wild chimpanzees at close range and meet Goodall's long-time friend Fifi, whom she met as an infant chimpanzee. For information on the numerous show times, call 214-428-5555.
Today-May 25
Kimbell Art Museum of Fort Worth presents Modigliani and the Artists of Montparnasee. Famous for nudes and sympathetic portraits, Amedeo Modigliani has a distinctive style. His paintings and sculpture were at the forefront of the art revolution. For more information, call 817-332-8451.
Today-June 1
(Weekends only) The Renaissance Festival, Scarborough Faire offers full combat jousting, artisan demonstrations, more than 200 unique craft shops, children's activities and delectable food. Admission is $16.99 for adults, $6 for children 5-12 and free for children under 5. The event is located near I-35E Exit 399A in Waxahachie. Call 972-938-3247 for more details.
Today-June 8
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents Philip Guston Retrospective, the most comprehensive survey of the artist's work. Tickets are $8 for students. Contact Susan Rogers at 817-738-9215 for more information.
May 1-4
Mayfest returns to the Fort Worth with kid-friendly entertainment, concerts and art and jewelry booths. For more information contact 817-332-1055.
May 2-4
Texas Frontier Forts Muster in the Fort Worth Stockyards will include military reenactments and displays of period gear, uniforms, tents, wagons and more. For more information, call 817-336-8791.
May 3
South Campus Spring Dance Concert is in the Performing Arts Center. The free performance featuring jazz, ballet and various others types of dance begins at 7 p.m.
May 7
The Sammons Center for the Arts presents Annual Artistic Director's Concert, an evening of live jazz at 7 p.m. David ÔFathead' Newman, who toured and recorded with famous musicians including Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin, is special guest. The admission price of $25 includes wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, light appetizers and valet parking. Dress is casual. For additional information, call 214-520-7789.
May 8-10
Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents Berlioz's Magnificent Requiem, led by Andrew Litton at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Tenor, Stanford Olsen, often referred to as a "celestial voice," has performed all over the world. Performances are at 8 p.m. each evening. Tickets are $15-$100 and may be purchased by calling the box office at 214-692-0203.
May 8-25
Theatre Arlington presents Art, a dazzling comedy that raises questions about trust, friendship, greed and self-discovery. rated R, Art won a Tony for Best Play. Call 817-261-9628 for times and ticket information.
May 16
The classic, A Raisin in the Sun is presented at Jubilee Theatre. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8:15 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 3:15 p.m. Contact 817-338-4411 for reservations and ticket prices.
May 16-17
Preservation Hall Jazz Band swings into the Meyerson Symphony Center with authentic New Orleans Jazz sounds. Tickets are $15-$95 and may be purchased by calling 214-692-0203 for the 8 p.m. performances.
May 16-19
Main Street Days Festival in Grapevine celebrates the city's heritage with dancing, midway rides, arts and crafts and Texas wines.
May 24-Sept. 4
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents Top Speed, hosted by Tim Allen, at the Omni Theater. The giant screen provides views from the cockpit of a GT racecar, a biker balanced atop a plunging cliff, a bobsledder and a gold medal sprinter. Top Speed provides a funny, hair-raising look at why and how human want to go faster . Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. Call 817-255-9300 for times.
June 6-July 12
Circle Theatre presents Ad Wars, an explosive comedy. A consumer-oriented advertising agency launches a bidding war for a new defense contract. The play is a dark comedy about the business of war the the crisis of ethics in America. Artwork by former TCC student Terry Gallagher will be exhibited in the lobby. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday and 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays. Call 817-877-3040 for reservations.
June 13-14
Irving Heritage Festival opens with lots of food, entertainment and family activities. For more information, call 972-253-9700.
July 3-4
The City of Bedford presents 4thFest, an Independence Day celebration featuring a parade, concerts, food vendors and fireworks at Bedford Boys Ranch. Call 817-952-2222 for more information.
July 4
Founders of America 4th of July Parade is one of the largest Independence Day parades in Texas. The parade will run through downtown and the UTA area of Arlington. Call 817-303-5700 for more details.
July 5
The 5th Annual Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival (formerly Bob Marley Festival Tour) will be in Trinity Park Shelter House noon-11 p.m. The tour will feature Caribbean, African and Third World arts, crafts and foods.
July 18-20
The annual Gran Fiesta de Fort Worth features Latin music and culture. For more information, call 214-855-1881.