Plus a photo walk-through of what the still-under-construction Museum of Nature & Science looks like now — about a year before it opens.

Today in the roundup: Flipping on the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge lights, a Texas opera company in trouble, visual art bits.

Today in the roundup: A designer of North Texas buildings has died, Betty Buckley reflects on 2011 and putting the Stradivarius to the test.

And the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth is ranked second among ‘top new museums.’ The two buildings also appear among the 60 “most visited landmarks” chosen by the readers of Travel & Leisure.

Ever visit a ‘mystery spot’ roadside attraction? The ones where water runs uphill? Artist Julian Hoeber has created an installation based on how they work. Prepare to be amazed!

REshow investigates re-purposing, reclaiming, recycling and retrofitting in art and design.

Today in the roundup: Preserving Robert Johnson’s legacy, reviewing the Omni Hotel and a guide to Dallas park pavilions.

Today in the roundup: The Perot Museum rakes it in, channeling Billie Holiday in Fort Worth and Sting sees the future.

What other gallery has some 6,700 works by area artists for sale — displayed in 1,001 rooms? What’s more, the Omni acts like an agent for the painters and photographers.

Today in the roundup: An update on the Kimbell expansion, local music bits and a chance to put your reading skills to good use.