Shopping this season is made easy with Six & Main holiday gift guides. | Photo provided by Six & Main
Have you made a list, checked it twice, but still feel like youâre missing that special gift? Donât worry because weâve got you covered with a gift guide featuring everything from clothing and accessories to candles and coffee from artists and brands in our online shop, Six & Main.
Whether youâre shopping for the ultimate party host, your favorite homebody, or someone in between, thereâs a giftfor everyone.
Adventurers can relax in outdoor chairs from Trippy Outdoor, keep their brews cold with Kanga Coolers, and catch a big one with fishing supplies from Toadfish. To fully equip them to explore the great outdoors, add a Jack Foster hat + Rheos floating sunglasses.
Before you stick a bow on it, click the button below to explore more gifts, including options for the foodie and pet lover in your life.
Artful Moments: Food | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 1:30-3 p.m. | The Carter, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | Visitors in the early stages of dementia and their caregivers are invited to explore food depicted through art and participate in hands-on activities.
Friday, Nov. 18
An Evening with Slaid Cleaves | Friday, Nov. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | McDavid Studio, Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $39+ | The singer-songwriter will wow audiences with musical storytelling reminiscent of Woody Guthrie, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Chuck Berry, and Bruce Springsteen.
Saturday, Nov. 19
George Lopez: OMG Hi! Comedy Tour | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 8 p.m. | Will Rogers Auditorium, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth | $50+ | Catch the comedian in Cowtown.
Sunday, Nov. 20
Parade of Lights | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 6 p.m. | Downtown, Fort Worth | $22+ | Reserve a seat for the largest illuminated holiday parade in Texas.
Monday, Nov. 21
Backpacking the Ridge | Monday, Nov. 21 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Nature Center - Greer Island Parking Lot, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., Fort Worth | $5 | Complete the Refugeâs most rigorous and scenic trail at 6.5 miles long.
Tuesday, Nov. 22
Pentatonix: A Christmas Spectacular | Tuesday, Nov. 22 | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $125+ | Arlingtonâs a capella group will be home for the holidays.
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
The city will break ground on the new Northwest Community Center this morning at 10 a.m. The $10 million facility at 8375 Blue Mound Rd. is expected to open in 2024 with a fitness center, gymnasium, meeting space, teaching kitchen, and administrative space. đ
Civic
The City Council has instituted free parking for people speaking at morning council meetings. Starting in January, registered speakers can park in the Houston Street Garage and exchange their parking ticket for a coupon to exit the garage for free. đ (Fort Worth Report)
TX Whiskey is launching a new limited edition blended whiskey, featuring a local flavor. Stop by the release party at Whiskey Ranch (4250 Mitchell Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 12-5 p.m. to taste the spirit infused with Avoca Coffee. đ„
Awards
Two local musicians have been nominated for Grammy awards â again. Gospel artist Kirk Franklin has won 16 out of 27 career nominations, and American roots songwriter T Bone Burnett is vying for award No. 14 out of 19 total nominations. đ
Watch
Head to the Rose Marine Theater (1440 N. Main St.) at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4 for the next installment of the Movies That Matter Latino film series. âAscensionâ tells the story of a 13-year-old boy who immigrated to the US and becomes one of the best cutting horse competitors of all time. đ
Trending
Tuesdayâs Taylor Swift-induced Ticketmaster shutdown didnât affect fans trying to get presale tickets for the 2023 Arlington concert as AT&T Stadium has a partnership with SeatGeek. Swifties can still get general sale tickets starting tomorrow, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. đ
Number
27. Thatâs how many minutes the average Texas bloke takes to get ready. Tools of Men released a âManscaping Minutesâ map that compares how long men take to spruce up for an evening on the town. âThrow your coat onâ Montanans only take 10 minutes, but âwhat do I wearâ Delawareans take 35 minutes. â°
Community
Attention holiday chefs and friers of turkey â the city wants to remind you not to pour grease down the drain as it damages plumbing. Check out these tips to cease the grease + dispose of large amounts of oil at the Environmental Collection Center at 6400 Bridge St. đŠ
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The holiday season is just around the corner and we have the perfect wine chiller to keep your bottle of sparkly cool when hosting guests. Not only is it stainless steel and vacuum insulated, but its three different styles â teakwood, black marble, and calacatta gold â are sure to pop against your holiday decor. đŸ*
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Book a session with these 7 local photographers for holiday photos
The holidays are sneaking up on us and itâs time for the infamous seasonâs greeting card. This year, weâre determined not to leave things to the last minute.
Weâve found seven local photographers with open sessions for holiday photos. All you have to do is book and get your kiddo to smile.
Monica Salazar Photography | $150+
Holiday mini sessions range from 10 to 60 minutes, and digital photos are ready for download in 2-3 weeks. Choose from various settings including a peppermint living room, gingerbread kitchen, Santaâs lap, and an outdoor Christmas tree farm. Book now.
Lauren Peterson Photography | $350+
Book a family photo mini-session for 15 minutes on Sunday, Nov. 19 at the Christmas tree farm at Samuell North Park in Sunnyvale â about 50 minutes east of downtown. Get in touch.
Sharon Cleveland Photography | $275
Schedule a 10-minute mini session with Santa on Sunday, Nov. 19 + Friday, Dec. 8. The shoot includes five digital images and two 5x7 inch prints. Book now.
Meagan Nelson Photography | $50
Break out those holiday jammies early for a photoshoot of your kids curled up in bed or nestled in the middle of a Christmas tree farm in Keller â the sessions on Sunday, Nov. 12 are 15 minutes long. Reserve a spot.
Poppy & Belle Photography | $175
Choose between a family Christmas tree session on Saturday, Nov. 7, photos with Santa on Saturday, Nov. 14, or a milk and cookies photo shoot on Saturday, Nov. 21. Book now.
Kaylee Barnett Photography | $225+
This studio has 15-minute mini sessions available on weekends from Saturday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 19. Choose from seven different indoor and outdoor settings or schedule a session with Santa. Book now.
âEverything the light touches, Simba...â | Photo courtesy of Williams Trew.
Todayâs issue was written by Kate.
Editorâs pick: Like many of our readers, Iâm on the âYellowstoneâ wagon and â despite my significant lack of ranching experience â spend hours debating what I would do if I owned property. Lucky for me, the Waco Bend Ranch, a 1,000+ acre cutting horse ranch about 80 miles west of downtown, is up for sale â a steal at $16.75 million. Think I should buy it?
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