With approximately 50 movie screenings over five days, the second annual Lone Star International Film Festival shines brightly November 12-16 in Sundance Square. Watch as the City of Cowboys and Culture becomes an international movie spotlight showcasing movies from all over the globe. Passes and membership benefits are available.   For more information including schedules and venues, visit www.lsiff.com.

Charles M. Russell and the Art of Counting Coup: Now through September 6, 2009 View for the first time together two of Russell’s oil paintings, Counting Coup and When Blackfeet and Sioux Meet, his sculpture, Counting Coup, plus his rarely seen letter recounting the story that inspired the three related works. The historic exhibition also features eight other Russell sculptures, including his first bronze, Smoking Up. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org.

Mary Lucier: The Plains of Sweet Regret at the Amon Carter Museum   Don't miss the first video installation in the history of the Amon Carter Museum. Mary Lucier: The Plains of Sweet Regret is a one-work exhibition that features an 18-minute, five-channel video work. This exhibition will occupy an entire gallery, filling the space with beautiful yet haunting images of the Great Plains in North Dakota.   Admission to all special exhibitions at the Amon Carter Museum is free. The Plains of Sweet Regret will be on view from November 15 through February 15, 2009.   For more information, visit the Amon Carter Museum website.

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA November 28-30, 2008       Chesapeake Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting Ceremony Sundance Square, Fri, Nov 28 at 6pm   This spectacularly illuminated holiday parade features decorative floats, horses, carriages, marching bands and more, ending with the lighting of the Fort Worth Christmas tree downtown.   For more information, visit www.sundancesquare.com.     Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs Home for the Holidays Bass Performance Hall, Nov 28-30   The FWSO tradition continues in a holiday show filled with Christmas carol favorites, a family sing-along and even jolly old St. Nick himself! All the joys of the season and the only place in Texas that it's guaranteed to snow every night!   Visit www.fwsymphony.org for more information or to purchase tickets.     Live Concert Events at Billy Bob's Texas Fri, Nov 28 - Kevin Fowler Sat, Nov 29 - Mark Chestnutt   Come down to the world's largest honky-tonk from some exciting live concert events. They also feature live professional bull riding on Friday and Saturday nights.   For concert schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.billybobstexas.com.     "Uncle Duz Christmas" Jubilee Theatre, Nov 13 - Dec 21   Gather round the piano for some holiday favorites! Everyone is here for the music, family, and good ole’ holiday cheer when an unexpected visitor crashes the party. But the fun is just beginning with the arrival of everybody’s favorite Uncle! Uncle has plenty to tell you about his past holiday adventures with stories and songs told with enough enthusiasm to convince anybody about the spirit of the season. Funny and heartwarming – Uncle is a great way to start your holiday season!   For tickets and show times, visit www.jubileetheatre.org.     "A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant" Circle Theatre, Nov 20 - Dec 20   The story of L. Ron Hubbard is re-enacted by a cast of jubilant children in this cheeky "unauthorized" rock musical.   For show times and tickets, visit the Circle Theatre website.     Disney on Ice presents a Disneyland Adventure Fort Worth Convention Center, Nov 26-30   Join hosts Mickey and Minnie as they take you through non-stop fun with all your favorite Disney characters including a special appearance by everyone's favorite super family, The Incredibles.   Click to purchase tickets online now!