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The most anticipated concerts of 2023

An exciting year is ahead for Fort Worth. | Photo by @dickiesarena

It’s always special when your favorite artist releases new music, but nothing compares to watching them perform live.

Although concert announcements are still dropping every day, this year’s slate already appears to rival 2022’s with colossal pop, rock, R&B, and country tours on the horizon.

Here is a list of some of the most anticipated concerts that are sure to be hot tickets across the Fort Worth Dallas-metro.

Winter 🎶

Ryan Bingham | Catch the “Yellowstone” actor perform in the Stockyards

Dates: Thursday, Feb. 2
Venue: Billy Bob’s Texas
Tickets

Bruce Springsteen’s International 2023 Tour | Featuring The E Street Band

Dates: Friday, Feb. 10
Venue: American Airlines Center
Tickets

Spring 🎤

Carrie Underwood: “The Denim & Rhinestones Tour” | Featuring country singer-songwriter Jimmie Allen

Dates: Wednesday, March 8
Venue: American Airlines Center
Tickets

Taylor Swift: “The Eras Tour” | Featuring special guests MUNA and GAYLE, beabadoobee, and Gracie Abrams

Dates: Friday, March 31-Sunday April 2
Venue: AT&T Stadium
Tickets

Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks | The one-night-only show marks the first time the two have ever performed on the same stage in Texas.

Dates: Saturday, April 8
Venue: AT&T Stadium
Tickets

FTW-Paramore-JAN — Paramore is coming to Cowtown this summer. | Photo by KCtoday City Editor Bella

Summer 🎵

Paramore: “North American Tour” | With special appearances from Foals and The Linda Lindas

Dates: Saturday, July 8
Venue: Dickies Arena
Tickets

Thomas Rhett: “Home Team Tour 23” | With special guests Cole Swindell and Nate Smith

Dates: Thursday, Aug. 3
Venue: American Airlines Center
Tickets

Sam Smith: “Gloria The Tour” | Featuring Jessie Reyez, who performs on Sam’s forthcoming album, “Gloria”

Dates: Thursday, Sept. 7
Venue: Dickies Arena
Tickets

Fall 🎙️

Shania Twain: “Queen of Me Tour” | With an opening performance from Lily Rose

Dates: Friday, Oct. 13
Venue: Dickies Arena
Tickets

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Monday, Jan. 9

TCU Football Watch Party | Monday, Jan. 9 | 5:30 p.m. | Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, 2900 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth | Free | Cheer on the Horned Frogs as they compete for the National Championship title.

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Sewing Machine Basic | Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 5:30 p.m. | The Maker Spot, 9015 Grand Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Kids and parents can learn the basics of sewing including how to thread, different types of stitches, and how to wind and load the bobbin.

Wednesday, Jan. 11

Coffee Lab | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Lazy Daisy Coffee Bar, 6475 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | $25 | Be the barista and learn how to make beautiful latte art using steamed milk and coffee.

Thursday, Jan. 12

Pasta Making Class | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 7-10 p.m. | il Modo, 714 Main St., Fort Worth | $70 | Learn the pasta-making process and history — then take home a recipe card with your pasta.

Friday, Jan. 13

Best Of The West Ranch Rodeo | Friday, Jan. 13-Saturday, Jan. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St, Fort Worth | $30-$75 | Settle in your seats for authentic action as working ranch cowboys from top outfits compete in seven exciting events.

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Weather

67º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Development

Dallas-based Bluelofts Inc., plans to convert the 16-story Oil & Gas building on West 7th Street into high-rise apartments and retail. A spokesperson for the company said they plan to start construction this year and wrap up in two years. Features include a rooftop deck, fitness center, and a clubroom. 🏢 (The Dallas Morning News)

Biz

Last week, the city gave Forest Park Rides, Inc. a 90-day extension to get the miniature railroad working again. Back in October, the city gave the operator 60 days to fix issues with the train, which stopped running last spring. The company now has until March 27. 🚂 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Coming Soon

Goat & Vine Restaurant + Winery is set to open in Montgomery Plaza in the next few weeks. The upscale restaurant’s menu will feature pasta, steaks, California-sourced wines, and mocktails. Stay tuned for a grand opening date. 🍽️ (PaperCity Fort Worth)

Closing

Varsity Tavern in the West 7th District appears to be shutting its doors. Employees said an email was sent out last week about the establishment permanently closing on Jan. 2. There’s no official word from the bar and the website still remains active. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Pets

The Texas Coalition for Animal Protection is now open for walk-in vaccines on Tuesdays. The nonprofit is also offering free rabies vaccines every Tuesday during January. TCAP, located at 2401 Westport Pkwy., is known for its affordable services including vaccines, microchipping, and heartworm testing. 🐶 (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Travel

Delta Airlines announced it will offer free WiFi on about 80% of its flights as soon as Feb. 1. Start planning your flights with our guide to DFW Airport. ✈️

Eat

Swap bland trail mix for a nutrient-dense, tasty snack from KIND. If you’re a chocolate lover, try the Dark Chocolate Mocha Almond and Dark Chocolate Cocoa. If you want to add more protein to your diet, the Crunchy Peanut Butter is a must. Wanna try an assortment? Build your own box.*

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Extra, extra, read all about it 🎬

Open casting for “1883: The Bass Reeves Story”

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Behind the scenes of the filming of “1883.” | Photo by @filmfortworth via @texasfilmcomm

Calling all “Yellowstone” and “1883” fans — now’s your chance to live out your Wild West dreams on the big screen.

Talent company Legacy Casting is now casting for extras on the spinoff series “1883: The Bass Reeves Story.” The Paramount+ series will center around Bass Reeves, a legendary lawman of the Wild West, who was the first Black US Marshal west of the Mississippi.

Legacy Casting is currently looking for Union and Confederate soldiers with fittings happening over the next two weeks. Filming will take place in Fort Worth, Glen Rose, and Weatherford during the last week in January.

Those interested must be between the ages of 16-50. The pay rate is $150 per day for 12 days. Email Legacy Casting if you’re interested.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Rebecca.

Editor’s pick: How confident are you that TCU will win the big game tonight? Jim McIngvale — aka Mattress Mack — is laying it all on the line with a $3 million bet, according to Action Network. If he wins, he’ll rake in about $8 million.

Even better, Mack said if customers spend more than $3,000 on a mattress, he’ll double their money and give it back if the Frogs win.

How much are you willing to bet on the home team?

Missed Friday’s newsletter? Take a look back at TCU’s first National Championship title.

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