How about a little artistic eye candy? 🎨

Inspiration Alley is tucked away behind Doc’s Records & Vintage off of Carroll Street in the Foundry District. | Photo by FTWtoday

We all know that Fort Worth has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about the Modern Art Museum or the Kimbell Art Museum. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Funkytown itself.

Fort Worth is home to dozens of meaningful murals and outdoor art exhibits. Today, we’re sharing where to find pieces that really paint a picture of our city.

Design (5).png — Dolly Parton is located at Sweetzy’s snowcones. | Photo by FTWtoday

Dolly Parton, 3400 Bernie Anderson Ave. | By Katie Murray

Snap a picture with The Queen of Country at The Market at Ridglea Plaza — next to the seasonal Sweetzie’s snowcone stand.

“You’ll Never Walk Alone,” 138 E. Daggett Ave. | By Jay Wilkinson

This art piece is part of an augmented reality experience in the SoMa district using the app Neighborhood Leap.

“Where Independence Begins,” 912 W. Broadway Ave. | By Kristen Soble

The Near Southside art piece was comissioned by Lighthouse for the Blind and features elements like Braille and audio crosswalk machines for everyone to interact with.

“The Birth of the Unicorn Cowgirl,” Inspiration Alley | By Courtney Miles & Haylee Ryan

This Foundry District art piece incorporates a retro cowgirl riding a unicorn into a sweet paradise of candy and bright colors.

CommUnity Frontline Business Mural, 2800 Yeager St. | By Armando Castelan

Commissioned by CommUnity Frontline, a local non-profit committed to racial justice and healing, the mural depicts local Black businesses and leaders.

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EVENTS

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Monday, Feb. 6

Dallas Stars | Monday, Feb. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas | $18-$340 | The Dallas Stars will face the Anaheim Ducks on their home rink.

Tuesday, Feb. 7

Pretty Woman: The Musical | Tuesday, Feb. 7-Sunday, Feb. 12 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $60-$105 | Fall in love all over again during this limited-run Broadway adaptation of one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories.

Wednesday, Feb. 8

Coffee Connects | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 8:30-10 a.m. | WRG Texas, 707 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | Fort Worth Chamber members are invited to this complimentary event to meet and network with new members over coffee.

Thursday, Feb. 9

Drink & Draw | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 5-8 p.m. | The Carter, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | Connect with art through cocktails, conversations, and creativity during this monthly event.

Friday, Feb. 10

Valentine’s Day Bubbles & Bows | Friday, Feb. 10 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Kimpton Harper, 714 Main St., Fort Worth | $100 | Celebrate Valentine’s with your best gal pal and learn how to wrap a bottle of champagne while sipping and tasting bubbles at Refinery 714.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

67º | Mostly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Eat

Eatzi’s Market and Bakery is expanding to DFW Airport. According to a filing, the Dallas-based eatery will open in Terminal D at the end of July. The market is known for its take-out meals like custom sandwiches, pasta, and sweets. Use our guide to never go hungry at the airport. 🍝

Sports

The Mavericks made a huge trade yesterday, reportedly acquiring star point guard Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets. The 30-year-old guard is averaging 27 points and 5 assists this season. In exchange, the Mavs are sending Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, and multiple draft picks to Brooklyn. 🏀 (ESPN)

Coming Soon

Hot diggity dog — Portillo’s plans to open a location in Arlington by the end of the year. The fast-casual eatery is known for its Chicago-style hot dogs and sandwiches. It will be located at 4200 South Cooper St. across the street from The Parks Mall. 🌭

Plan Ahead

Tickets are now on sale for the Syndicate Smokedown in the Stockyards. The Saturday, April 15 event will feature live music and a barbecue competition with self-proclaimed pitmasters. Sign up for the competition. 🥩

Watch

DYK Hotel Dryce was repurposed from an old dry ice warehouse? Co-owner Jonathan Morris is sharing his story on how the boutique hotel became what it is today. You can watch the interview on the Magnolia Network’s “Handcrafted Hotels” series.

Arts

TCU’s newest mural celebrating alumni success stories is underway in California. The mural series is part of the university’s 150th anniversary. The Hollywood mural will feature 2008 alumna Katherine Beattie for her role as a producer of CBS’s “NCIS”. The first mural was unveiled in New York City in October. 🎨

Ranked

Just call us Tinseltown — Fort Worth was named one of the “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker” in MovieMaker Magazine. The magazine lauded our film culture and easy permitting. Brush up on your Cowtown film knowledge. 🎬

Shop

From chocolates to candles and cards, we’ve got you covered with all things loveable in our online shop, Six & Main. Explore our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide to start shopping for sweet presents like this bonbon gift box by Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates. 🍫

Finance

Spending is easy... but saving? That can be a little harder to put into practice. If saving money is on your mind this year (and let’s face it, we could all use a bit more cushion in our emergency funds), this one’s for you. 💸 *

Travel

Dreaming of a tropical summer vacation? Us too. We’re eyeing this romantic villa with pristine views in Costa Rica and this charming beachfront cottage in St. Kitts. Or maybe we’ll splurge on a trip to Tahiti and stay in this beach house with a private pool. 🏝️ *

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Culture

Hey there, Valentine 💖

Learn about The Fort Worth Business Plan Competition + CDFI Friendly Fort Worth | Photo by @rodiculousness

Don’t break the bank while exploring Cowtown. | Photo by @rodiculousness

Cowtown has a lot to offer and planning the perfect outing for your significant other or your BFF can be overwhelming — especially if you’re trying to save money. To help you spice up your life, we’ve created a list of date ideas designed to suit your pocketbook.

Here are 10 free ways you can spend a day in Fort Worth.

🌟 Take a self-guided tour through the Stars of the Stockyards and explore the local businesses where celebrities filmed movies and TV series.

💃 Dance the night away in Sundance Square with live music every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

📙 Learn about the city’s historic landmarks with an adventure around Fort Worth.

🪐 Explore our solar system at the Monnig Meteorite Gallery (inside the science building at TCU) with hands-on encounters with meteorites.

👟 Take a walk through downtown and discover events that helped shape Cowtown on the Heritage Trails.

10 DATES YOU'LL LOVE ♥️

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Rebecca.

Editor’s pick: There’s a new television network dedicated to women in western sports coming to the Stockyards. The Cowgirl Channel — a sister station to The Cowboy Channel — will feature programming about sports news, western fashion, home shopping + more.

The network will be headquartered inside Rural Media Group at 130 E. Exchange. Visitors will have the opportunity to watch the show live and maybe even the chance to be on air.

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