Community at a glance

Now-Sept. 20 Scandal, a faculty art exhibit, enters its final few days in NFAB 1302. Sponsored by the NE Campus art department, the exhibit features the work of James Behan, adjunct instructor.

Now-Sept. 21 The Irving Arts Center closes its Karl Umlauf Retrospective in the Main Gallery. The free exhibition features 60 works representing the artist's 40-year career. Umlauf's earliest works include paintings of geological outcrops and river formations. The second phase is composed of fiberglass casts, vacuum forms and cast paper pieces while bas-relief works contribute to the third phase. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.

Now-Sept. 27 The NW visual arts department presents the One-Person Art Exhibit by Ramon Barela in the NW Lakeview Gallery. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free.

Now-Sept. 28 Pinky and B.B. in Paradise, Johnny Simons' sixth play featuring the title characters, concludes its run at Hip Pocket Theatre. The pair are on their way to the seventh level of heaven, but, as with their lives on Earth, they face several roadblocks. Performances are at 8:15 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Tickets are $6-$12 and may be purchased by calling 817-246-9775.

Now-Sept. 28 Tales of My Tia Panchita, an adaptation of stories by Carmen Lyra, is on stage at Teatro Dallas. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $5 for children and $10 for adults. Call 214-689-6492 for reservations.

Now-Sept. 28 Art work by Karmien Bowman, NE associate professor art and ceramics, and Eddy Rawlinson, SE instructor of art, is on display at the Ridglea Music Recital Hall in fort Worth. Bowman's work includes new pieces in bronze and clay. Rawlinson will be continuing his investigations in mixed media works into religious mysticism.

Now-Oct. 30 Native American costumes from Hollywood are featured in the current exhibit at the Cowgirl Museum in Fort Worth. Creating Hollywood's West: Historic Costumes and Reproductions from Cathy A. Smith includes examples of authentically detailed costumes featuring traditional beadwork. Her costumes have appeared in Dances with Wolves, Buffalo Girls and Geronimo. Admission to the exhibit is included with the museum admission: $6 for adults, $5 seniors, $4 students 6-18, members free. Also included is a hands-on activity center for children.

Now-Oct. 2 Student activities on NE Campus is sponsoring a photo exhibit: Border Studies. Fine art images, including maps showing relocations of the border, highlight the vitality of places, people and patterns of culture along the Texas-Mexico border. The free exhibit is available for viewing Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. in the SUB North Hallway.

Now-Dec. 31 Omni Theatre in the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West. The 45-minute film tells the story of the team's arduous expedition from 1803 to 1806, the wildlife they encountered, the punishing winters they endured, the diverse Native American tribes they met and the breathtaking vistas the explorers experienced on their legendary journey into uncharted territory. The production illustrates the generosity of Native American tribes. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children (3-12) and seniors (60+). Call 817-255-9300 for times and advance tickets, or visit www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Now-Nov. 22 Stockyard Murder Mysteries presents Fallen Angel, an interactive mystery set in 1880s Fort Worth, featuring Marshal Jim Courtright as the investigator. The $29.95 tickets include a barbecue buffet and the show. Tax and gratuity are not included in the price. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays. Attendees should meet at the Stockyards Visitor's Center at 7 p.m. To order tickets, call 817-626-5252.

Now-Feb. 28 The Omni at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will take audience members out for a spin of a different sort with the new large-format film STRAIGHT UP: Helicopters in Action. Narrated by Martin Sheen, Straight Up celebrates the critical role helicopters play in a turbulent world. Various situations show the unique maneuvering and lifting abilities that make the helicopter an essential tool. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children (3-12) and seniors (60+). Call 817-255-9300 for times and advance tickets.

Sept. 19-Oct. 4 The Pajama Game opens at Dupree Theatre at the Irving Arts Center. The musical comedy explores the hazards of workplace romance. Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful as sparks fly between a new superintendent and the leader of the union grievance committee. Performances are 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday and the last Saturday. Tickets are $15-$29 and may be ordered at 972-252-2787.

Sept. 19-Oct. 19 Stacy Schronk, former NE Campus drama director, appears as Mr. Bumble in Theatre Arlington's Oliver. The musical, based on Charles Dickens' classic novel, features a cast of 45 performing some of musical theater's most famous tunes. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets range from $17-$19 with discounts for students, senior citizens and groups. Call 817-275-7661 for reservations.

Sept. 23 Phase Two jazz concert features NW Campus faculty 7:30-9:30 p.m. in WNWA 109. Performers include Richard Powell on piano, Lou Carfa on bass and Brent Dacus on drums. A guest artist will be announced later.

Sept. 24-Nov. 16 Martha Simkins Rediscovered opens at the Irving Arts Center in the Main Gallery. Born in Florida in 1866 and reared in Texas, Simkins lived and painted in both New York and Dallas until her death in 1969 at 103. The free exhibition consists of more than 50 works and is comprised of portraits, figural images, still lifes and landscapes. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.

Sept. 26 Asleep at the Wheel, Grammy Award-winning country band, will perform at Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m. The concert is presented to benefit Fort Worth's Cenikor Foundation. All tickets are $25 plus surcharge. To purchase tickets, call 817-335-9000 or visit www.centralticketoffice.com.