Last modified: Thursday, August 28, 2008
Austin, Texas
DINO-MITE Anyone heading south for the Arkansas-Texas football game the weekend of Sept. 13-14 might want to check out the DinoLand exhibit at Zilker Botanical Garden at 2220 Barton Springs Road. The exhibit, which will run from Sept. 6 to Nov. 30, will feature 30 life-like dinosaur models of various shapes and sizes. They will be stationed next to the Hartman Prehistoric Garden, a 2-acre habitat filled with Cretaceous plants. Admission to the gardens is free, but admission to the exhibit is $5/adults and $3/children ages 3-13. Children 2 and younger get in free. The gardens are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For details, call (512) 477-8672 or visit www.zilkergarden.org.
Branson, Mo.
EAT UP, LISTEN IN The Southern Gospel Picnic will run at Silver Dollar City from now through Sept. 7. Patrons can enjoy a Southern-style picnic in the daytime and close out the evening by listening to more than 300 of the country's biggest names in gospel music. Those scheduled to perform include Jeff & Sheri Easter, The Isaacs, Brian Free & Assurance and The Talley Trio. The park is located at 399 Indian Point Road. A limited number of Show Lover's Passes are available each day of the show only. For details, call (800) 831-4FUN or visit www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com.
Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.
VROOM, VROOM From Sept. 11-14, hordes of bikers will gather for the second annual Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest. The event will feature poker runs, live entertainment, contests, scenic rides and vendors throughout the area. A main campground area will be staged at CryBaby Campground at No. 2 D Road in Kaiser, Mo. For information on the campground call (573) 348-9966. For details on the festival, visit www.lakeoftheozarksbikefest.com or send an e-mail to info@lakeoftheozarksbikefest.com.
Mountain View
CRAFTY 'FOLK' The Ozark Folk Center State Park will be the site of a Gallery Walk from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 13. Held in conjunction with Beaten Path Studio Tour from Sept. 12-14, patrons can walk through the center's craft village and explore more than 20 craft houses. Crafters will be on hand showing their trades such as blacksmithing, basket making, leather carving and silversmithing. The walk is free to tour participants. The park is located at 1032 Park Ave. For details on the tour, visit www.offthebeatenpathstudiotour.com. For details on the walk, call (870) 269-3851 or visit www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Springfield, Mo.
WE ARE FAMILY "Fall into Science Family Learning Days"will continue on Sept. 24 at the Discovery Center of Springfield. The day's theme will be "Invention-Convention,"focusing on the topics of engineering and inquiry. The days happen once a month in the fall, when the center offers special activities and classes for families exploring science concepts together. The event features additional fees, ranging from $3-$6, for the hands-on activities and Web site access with additional materials. General admission is $7/adults, $6/senior citizens ages 60 and older and $5/children ages 3-12. The center is located at 438 E. St. Louis St. For details, call Laurie Duncan at (417) 862-9910, ext. 701, or visit www.discoverycenter.org/homeschool.php.
Tulsa, Okla.
SHADES OF BLUES The Oklahoma Blues Festival will take place Sept. 5-6 at the intersection of Boulder Avenue and Brady Street. More than 65 bands will present their brand of blues on four stages at the all-ages event held on the closed streets. The festival, which will include food and craft vendors, will run from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 5 and from noon to 1 a.m. Sept. 6. For details, call (918) 583-6919.
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