August 14, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE MODERN: SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER
Cocktails. Music. Art. Dining

The first Friday of each month, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and Café Modern team up to bring you live music and cocktails from 5 to 8 pm. Bring your friends to enjoy diverse live performances, cocktail selections, and the opportunity to dine in Café Modern by night. A docent-led, 20-minute spotlight tour of the galleries is available at 6:30 pm. The tour is free for Modern members and Star-Telegram Press Pass Holders. Make your reservations now for dinner, served from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Enjoy Café Modern favorites and featured specials created by Executive Chef Dena Peterson. For reservations, call 817.840.2174.

September 5
Plan B
First Friday faves John Giordano and Plan B breathe new life into the old standards.
Special cocktail: Make Mine Cool

October 3
Steve Story Trio
Steve Story takes the violin to new heights performing jazz standards from the thirties and forties up to the present. Known for his exciting improvised solos and the beautiful sound of his historic jazz instrument, he has also been known to use wah-wah pedals and electronic delays on the violin.
Special cocktail: Fall Frenzy

November 7
Sam Walker Trio
Area favorites Sam Walker (guitar), Kyp Green (bass), and Roy Snodgrass (drums) bring their mellow sound to the Modern, a First Friday first for this popular trio.
Special cocktail: Gobbler

CAFÉ MODERN
Lunch
Tue–Fri 11 am–2:30 pm
Sat 11 am–3 pm
Sunday Brunch 11 am–3 pm
Coffee bar
Serving Starbucks coffee, snacks, sandwiches, beer, wine, and dessert
Tue–Sat 10 am–4:30 pm
Tue (Feb–Apr) 5–7 pm
Sunday 11 am–4:30 pm
For reservations, call 817.840.2157
Menus are available online at www.themodern.org/cafemodern.html

LOCATION
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Telephone 817.738.9215
Toll-Free 1.866.824.5566
Fax 817.735.1161
www.themodern.org

Museum Gallery Hours
Tues 10 am–Sat 10 am–5 pm
Sun 11 am–5 pm

General Admission Prices (includes special exhibition)
$4 for students with ID and seniors (60+)
$8 for adults ($13+)
Free for children 12 and under
Free for Modern members
Free every Wednesday and the first Sunday of every month

The Museum is closed Monday and holidays including New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.

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