08.25.2023

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107º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:57 a.m. | Sunset 8:06 p.m.

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Beat the heat with these indoor activities in Fort Worth

Check out these local indoor activities around Fort Worth. | Photo by @unboundedleather

We know we’re not alone when we say we’re over the scorching triple-digit heat in Texas. Thankfully, Fort Worth has a ton of ways to stay cool with indoor activities and exhibits.

Beat the summer heat with these eight local happenings around the city.

🎨 Explore an exhibit

Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.
The Carter draws back on our Fort Worth roots, featuring free, world-class collections that feel like home in an architectural masterpiece by Phillip Johnson.

Monnig Meteorite Gallery, 2950 W. Bowie St.
Experience the solar system up close with this free, out-of-this-world exhibit on TCU’s campus. With nearly 3,000 samples, the gallery is one of the largest university-based collections in the world.

FTW-Downtown Cowtown at the Isis — Catch a movie at Downtown Cowtown at the Isis. | Photo by @downtown_cowtown⁠

🎥 Go to a show

Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St.
Guests can look forward to the Broadway at the Bass series with “Jagged Little Pill” and Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

Downtown Cowtown at The Isis, 2401 N. Main St.
The historic single-screen theater streams classic films four times a day Sunday-Thursday. Bonus: If you’re the first person to arrive, you get to pick the movie.

The Modern, 3200 Darnell St.
The Modern has three ongoing screening series including Magnolia at the Modern, National Theatre Live, and Movies That Matter.

FTW-3rd-Street-Market-OCT — Grab a bite to eat + take a cooking class at Indulge. | Photo by FTWtoday

🍽️ Learn a new skill

Indulge, 425 W. 3rd St.
The cooking studio is located inside 3rd Street Market and hosts a variety of classes including a hands-on lesson perfecting steaks on Friday, Sept. 8. If you’d rather sit back and relax, sign up for Afternoon Tea on Sunday, Sept. 17.

Central Market, 4651 West Fwy.
Learn the basics of seafood, fresh pasta, and classic desserts with classes offered multiple times a week. Try the recipes at home and pick up some fresh ingredients before you leave.

Backyard Pitmasters, Various locations
Learn how to smoke brisket like the pros in a three-hour class that teaches meat trimming, wood selection, heat management + barbecue rubs. The next Cowtown class is on Sunday, Sept. 3 at Martin House Brewing. View the schedule.

Events

Friday, Aug. 25

Motorcycle Swap Meet and Garage Sale | Friday, Aug. 25-Saturday, Aug. 26 | Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth | $5-$10 | This event will have Harley Davidson bikes and parts from all eras, 130+ vendors, door prizes + food and drinks.

Saturday, Aug. 26

Indian Restaurant Favorites | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 5 p.m. | Indulge, 425 W. 3rd St., Fort Worth | $89 | Learn about the various spices in Indian dishes + make recipes like butter chicken, chana masala, jeera rice, and naan.
Dallas Cowboys | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 7 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington | $28-$205 | The Dallas Cowboys will face the Las Vegas Raiders in a pre-season game on their home turf.

Sunday, Aug. 27

Fort Worth Burger Week | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Locations vary | $6 | Don’t miss the last day to enjoy specialty burgers at a discounted price from 25+ participating Tarrant County restaurants.

Monday, Aug. 28

“Crazy Stupid Love” | Monday, Aug. 28 | 7:15 p.m. | Rooftop Cinema Club, 235 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth | $11-$27 | Sit back and relax for a movie night at this open-air cinema in the heart of downtown.

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News Notes

Civic

A public meeting will be held next Thursday, Aug. 31 to discuss sewer relocations near North Henderson and Calvert Street. The relocation is related to the Central City Flood Project, which includes moving stormwater + utilities. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at the Tarrant Regional Water District office.

Biz

Roanoke’s Anderson Distillery & Grill is moving 16 miles northeast to Denton. According to a Facebook post, the restaurant at 400 S. Oak St. closed earlier this month and plans to reopen at 410 N. Bell Ave. in Denton in the fall. The distillery is known for its small-batch Texas spirits.

Jobs

Plank Seafood and Provisions — an upcoming seafood restaurant at The Shops at Clearfork — is hiring for several open positions. On-the-spot interviews will be held at Residence Inn by Marriott (5825 Arborlawn Dr.) through Saturday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Applications are also available online.

Concert

R&B icon Ms. Lauryn Hill will perform at Dickies Arena this fall to mark 25 years since her debut album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” The five-time Grammy Award winner will perform with special guests The Fugees on Monday, Oct. 30. Use code “THATTHING” for pre-sale tickets.

Coming Soon

Richardson-based Golden Chick plans to open its eighth store in Fort Worth later this fall. The fast-food chain known for serving fried chicken, catfish, and sandwiches will be built at 8677 N. Beach St. near Arcadia Trail Park North.

Plan Ahead

It’s hard to believe it’s time to start planning for the holidays. Tickets are now available for street seats for the 2023 GM Financial Parade of Lights. This year’s downtown parade will take place on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $30.

Real Estate

Construction is now underway in “The Village,” the newest neighborhood phase of Walsh, which will feature luxury townhomes from Village Homes, High Street Homes + Highland Homes. Bonus: Additional 35- and 50-ft lots for single family homes from Village Homes and David Weekley Homes will be available, too. Get more info.*

Development

🏈 Upgrades coming to Jerry World

AT&T Stadium plans $180 million renovation

AT&T Stadium in Arlington will be one of the host sites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. | Photo via The City of Arlington

AT&T Stadium in Arlington will undergo a $180 million renovation at the start of the new year.

According to a state filing, the AT&T Stadium Interior Refresh will begin in January and include:

Upgrades to premium clubs and suites
A refresh of its seven merchandise shops
The creation of more wellness spaces
Upgraded finishes and millwork.

Dallas-based firm HKS Inc. is listed as the design firm for the 575,000-sqft project. Construction should wrap up by the summer of 2025 and is not expected to impact upcoming events.

The 90,000-seat stadium — popularly known as the home of the Dallas Cowboys — will also be one of the 16 host sites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ahead of the international soccer event, Jerry World will undergo another $295 million in upgrades to technology and back-of-the-house services. Other changes include raising + expanding the playing surface to meet FIFA regulations.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Rebecca

From the editor

I’m usually the kind of person who loves the Texas summers, but this year’s heat wave has gotten the best of me. If I’m not cooped up in the AC, I’m usually soaking in some Vitamin D at the pool.

Be sure to check out the local splash pads and community pools before they close for the fall season

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