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FWMF meets SXSW 🤝

Jam out at the third annual Fort Worth Music Festival and Conference
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Rock across the Stockyards this weekend. | Photo courtesy of Daniel Hooks
Funkytown is ready to give the Live Music Capital of the World a run for its money.

Artists from across the Lone Star State are coming to the Stockyards to showcase their talents at the Fort Worth Music Festival & Conference.

The event — produced by Live Nation, in partnership with Chef Tim Love and Larry Joe Taylor — will run Thursday, March 2-Saturday, March 4.

Artists meeting other artists 🎶

The conference will serve as a showcase for up-and-coming Texas artists and an opportunity for aspiring agents, managers, and promoters to network. It sounds very similar to SXSW — in fact, the Stockyards festival will be somewhat of a prelude to the Austin event, which begins just a week later.

The inaugural FWMF event will kick off with a VIP party at Tannahill’s Tavern (122 E. Exchange Ave.) in Mule Alley, followed by three days of panels, workshops, and performances.

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Buckle up for three days of live music in the heart of the city. | Photo by FTWtoday

Let’s get jammin’ 🎸

So far, there are 15 artists scheduled to perform — including Kevin Fowler, Radney Foster, and Roger Creager — and more are expected to be announced soon.

Interested artists and bands have until Wednesday, Feb. 1 to submit their application to perform. The committee is asking artists to submit a contact number, email, a personal bio, website links, and samples of work to Larry Joe Taylor.

Rockin’ out in the Stockyards 🎟️

The Stockyards will serve as the perfect backdrop with its rich history, Western flare, and shops within walking distance of each other. Participating venues include Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall, White Elephant Saloon, Atico Restaurant and Lounge, Love Shack, and The Barn at The Drover.

Multiple ticket options will go on sale Friday, January 13 at 10 a.m.
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Wednesday, Jan. 11
  • Food Entrepreneurship | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Ella Mae Shamblee Library⁠, 1062 Evans Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Join local chef, food blogger, and author Scotty Scott for a discussion on how he turned his passion for home cooking into a thriving business.
Thursday, Jan. 12
  • FWAFA’s Faculty Talent Show | Thursday, Jan. 12 + Friday, Jan. 13 | 7 p.m. | Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, 3901 South Hulen St., Fort Worth | $6-$12 | Enjoy the follies and mayhem of FWAFA faculty as they show off their talents.
Friday, Jan. 13
  • Spring Blossom Festival | Friday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 15 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Huong Dao Temple, 4717 E. Rosedale St., Fort Worth | Free | Join the temple for their inaugural spring festival celebrating the Lunar New Year with food, culture, dance, and art.
  • Bicentennial of the Texas Rangers | Friday, Jan. 13 | 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth | Explore a wide range of artifacts and examine the rich history of the enduring legacy of the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency.
Saturday, Jan. 14
  • Raclette & Swiss Wine Dinner | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 5-7 p.m. | Winehaus, 1628 Park Place Ave., Fort Worth | $45 | Henderson Wines’ Clay Brooks will be in the Haus to discuss all things Swiss wine and Raclette cheese pairings.
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Weather
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Development
  • Chicago developer 3L Real Estate has acquired downtown’s Fort Worth National Bank building. The 16-story building at 115 W. 7th St. will be converted into contemporary apartments with amenities including a fitness and business center. There are also plans for retail space on the ground floor. 🏗️ (The Dallas Morning News)
Coming Soon
  • Construction is expected to start this month on the Asian fusion restaurant inside downtown’s Sandman Signature Hotel at 810 Houston St. According to a new filing, Musume will feature a kitchen bar and seating area. The hotel is expected to open this spring, with availability starting Saturday, April 1. 🍽️
Opening
  • A new vegan confectionery shop is coming to the Near Southside at 1204 6th St. Dreamboat Donuts and Scoops will feature plant-based ice cream, donuts, and other pastries like apple fritters and ice cream sandwiches. It’s expected to open early spring. 🍩
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  • Texas Wesleyan University President Fred Slabach has accepted the position as dean of the University of Mississippi School of Law. Fred will take over leadership effective Saturday, July 1. He has served as president of Texas Wesleyan since January 2011. Details about his successor will be announced soon. 📚
Eat
  • Head to Sundance Square this Saturday, Jan. 14 for an authentic Chuckwagon Cookout. Local chefs will showcase their ranch-style cooking techniques as they whip up beef tenderloin, Mexican shrimp cocktails, green chili cream corn, and bread pudding. Tickets are $150 and include a glass of wine or beer. 🍴
Travel
  • American Airlines is resuming flights to China’s Shanghai Pudong International Airport beginning Monday, March 27. The Fort Worth-based airline stopped service out of DFW Airport in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Flights will resume on a twice-weekly basis, with daily trips starting in October. ✈️ (Simple Flying)
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Today’s issue was written by Rebecca.

Editor’s pick: Football season may be coming to an end, but I’m already looking forward to the road trips to Baylor next season. According to a recent filing, Buc-ee’s plans to build a new rest stop at I-35 and US 77 in Hillsboro — about 40 minutes south of Fort Worth.

The $60 million travel center — with bathrooms deemed the cleanest in America — is expected to open in October.

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