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Strut your stuff at Fort Worth Fashion Week this April

A fashion model poses in a long taupe dress in front of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

While you’re at the “The Future” Fashion Runway Show, check out the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s new exhibition “Surrealism and Us: Caribbean and African Diasporic Artists since 1940.” | Photo by @studio74vintage

Calling all fashionistas — Fort Worth Fashion Week returns on Monday, April 1 and Friday, April 5. Level up your street style while catching a glimpse of this spring and summer’s hottest styles by attending the two signature events:

FWISD “NEXT GEN” Fashion Runway Show | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
This all-ages event on Monday, April 1 will showcase vibrant and textured regalia that’s been crafted by Fort Worth ISD students — hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.

“The Future” Fashion Runway Show | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
See looks by future fashion designers from Texas universities; the show coincides with the museum’s free First Friday event on Friday, April 5, so you can also expect live music, light bites, and specialty drinks.

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Today

Family Story Time | Mon., Sept. 12 | 6:30-7:15 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Reby Cary, 3851 E. Lancaster Ave. | Free | Dive into a good book with the people you love the most.

Tuesday

Trivia | Tue., Sep. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Cowtown Brewing Co., 1301 E. Belknap St. | Cost of purchse | Relax with a local brew and test your knowledge of random facts.

Wednesday

2022 Texas REALTORS® Real Estate Bar Camp | Wed., Sept. 14 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Stage West Theatre, 821 W. Vickery Blvd. | $25 | This unstructured conference is perfect for anyone interested in learning and sharing in a casual environment.

Thursday

City Hall Groundbreaking | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 9 a.m. | New City Hall, 100 Energy Way | Free | Everyone is invited to watch elected officials and city staff break ground on the Council wing at Future City Hall.

Friday

Brothers Osborne | Fri., Sept. 16 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $25+ | Wrap up the season with a performance of “21 Summer” from the country duo.

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Weather

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Real Estate

Looking for land near downtown? East of the Fort Worth Central Station, 4.6 acres are up for sale at 1000 Harding St. + are zoned for industrial use. Near the I-35W and TX-280 interchange, the property currently includes a 1902 four-story structure and is zoned for industrial use.

Announced

CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs will launch his 2023 world tour at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Sat., March 25, 2023. The show — which includes special guests Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland, Cavalry, and Brett Cobb — will be the tour’s only stop in Texas. Tickets go on sale Fri., Sept. 16. 🎤

Pets

Late Grapevine resident Beverly Horton loved pets — so much that she bequeathed $800,000 to the Grapevine Animal Shelter in her will. Love animals as much as Beverly? You can help the dogs and cats at Fort Worth’s animal shelters. Here’s how. 🐶 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Watch

Speaking of dogs — Check out this video of a robot dog. Lockheed Martin is planning to invest $70,000 in the robot created by tech company Boston Dynamics for its Missiles and Fire Control Center in Grand Prairie. “Spot” will deliver tools across the factory floor and conduct routine inspections. (Fort Worth Report)

Legacy

Local philanthropist and performer George Ann Carter Bahan died last week at 95 years old. Having lived in Fort Worth her entire life, George Ann was married to Amon G. Carter, Jr. and later Bill Bahan. She was passionate about theater, music, and dance. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

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For one night only 🩰

The Kyiv City Ballet comes to Fort Worth, TX

Photo of Ukranian ballet dancers at Bass Hall in Fort Worth, TX.

Artists of the Kyiv City Ballet. | Photo courtesy of the Kyiv City Ballet

The Kyiv City Ballet will perform at Bass Performance Hall during the company’s first United States tour and only Texas show. The Kyiv City Ballet has teamed up with Performing Arts Fort Worth and Texas Ballet Theater for “A Tribute to Peace” on Mon., Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

The company will perform a neoclassical work choreographed by Ekaterina Kozlova and Ivan Kozlov that includes excerpts from Don Quixote, La Bayadere and Paquite pas de deux, and the Ukrainian folk dance Men of Kyiv.

Performing Arts Fort Worth president and CEO Dione Kennedy said in a press release that the organization is honored to host the company. “We recognize the unique time this is in our nation and our world,” Dione said. “And we look forward to seeing a celebration of peace and hospitality on the Bass Hall stage.”

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kate.

Editor’s pick: By now, we’ve all heard the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. In case you missed it, Her Majesty visited Texas in 1991, during which she said that “No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty.” Read more and see photos from her visit here.

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