09.08.2023

Today’s Forecast

108º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:86 a.m. | Sunset 7:45 p.m.

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To find details on hours, addresses, and specials on these maps — click on the FTWtoday logo in the upper right-hand corner to find our full guide.

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Simply click the green pin icon that says “Add Point,” choose the best-fitting category, and add the location. You can even show off your photography skills and upload a photo.

We’re always on the lookout for new maps to create so you can discover new food, drinks, activities, and events. Is there a map you’d like to see? Let us know what we’re missing and we may grant your wish in a future newsletter.

Events

Friday, Sept. 8

TXWES Women’s Soccer | Friday, Sept. 8 | 5-7 p.m. | Martin Field, 599 Collard St., Fort Worth | Free | It’s Alumni Night for the Lady Rams as they take on Dallas Christian College on their home field.

Saturday, Sept. 9

Trucktoberfest | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 11 a.m. | Truck Yard, 3101 Prairie Vista Dr., Fort Worth | $0-$15 | Show off your skills with contests like stein hoisting, wiener dog racing, costume raffle, and pretzel eating for a chance to win prizes.
Art Collectors Show and Sculpture Garden Party | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 12-9 p.m. | Gallery 440, 440 S. Main St., Fort Worth | Free | Explore the collection of works in oils, watercolors, prints, and drawings — plus, don’t miss the Lawn Garden Party featuring contemporary 3D artists.
TCU Football | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 7 p.m. | Amon G. Carter Stadium, 2850 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth | $20-$25 | The Horned Frogs will face Nicholls State University in their second game of the season.
MexTour: Mexico vs. Australia | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 8:30 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington | $45-$425 | The recently crowned 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup Champion Mexican Men’s National Team will match up against Australia.

Sunday, Sept. 10

Birthday of the Kings Tribute Concert | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 5-8 p.m. | Horus Hall, 208 NW 24th St., Fort Worth | Free | The James Hinkle Band will play a tribute concert to the legendary BB King and Freddie King.

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News Notes

Weather

After 50+ days of 100° weather this summer, Fort Worth’s high temperature will dip below 90° next week. You might even need a light jacket because the lows will be in the 70s. Take advantage of the cooler temps and head outdoors to a park near you.

Opening

A new shop featuring wines by women winemakers will open this Saturday, Sept. 9 in Sundance Square. Wines from A Broad — a concept by 3rd Street Market owners Dena and Trent Shaskan — will host a grand opening from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 317 Houston St.

Real Estate

PNC Bank signed a lease with The Crescent Fort Worth and will relocate its local teams in 2024. PNC Bank leased nearly 15,000 sqft of Class A office space inside the new mixed-use development in the Cultural District. The Pennsylvania-based bank has had offices in Dallas’ Crescent since 2017. (Dallas Business Journal)

Concert

Country artist Tyler Childers will stop by Dickies Arena during his “Mule Pull ‘24 Tour” on Saturday, April. 13. The singer-songwriter will be joined by The Woodlands native Hayes Carll. Tickets go on sale for Verified Fans next Friday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.

Development

Major progress is being made on the Future City Hall building. The city posted a picture of the construction site showing the first pier in place at the future Council Chambers. The first city council meeting is expected to be held in the chambers in the winter of 2024.

Arts

A new art piece inspired by the symbols of bells and trees will be installed at North Park. Designed by artist Steve Parker, Listening Trees will feature a series of interactive musical sculptures created with brass funnels, bells, and wind chimes. The installation will be spread out along the park’s walking path.

Biz

Biotechnology company Eosera held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 36,000-sqft facility in south Fort Worth earlier this week. The warehouse will help boost distribution and manufacturing capabilities for the company’s ear-care products. (Fort Worth Inc.)

Drink

Your weekend assignment: Check out Fat Daddy’s in Mansfield. Here’s why we think it’s worth the drive.*

Development

🏡 A new vision in the River District

A new River District restaurant and beer garden is opening in a converted 1920s home

Rendering of a brick house with a wooden sign that reads "Crystal Springs Hideaway"

The restaurant and beer garden is set to open this fall. | Courtesy of Crystal Springs Hideaway

A 1920s bungalow-style house that is being transformed into a 2,700-sqft restaurant in the heart of the River District is set to open this fall.

FTW-crystal-springs-hideaway-backyard — The bar will be located in the 1901 stone carriage house.
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Rendering courtesy of Crystal Springs Hideaway

Located on Roberts Cutoff Road, Crystal Springs Hideaway will feature:

A laid-back beer garden with 25+ draft beers, wine, and cocktails
The first brick-and-mortar for food truck Big Kat Burgers, featuring juicy burgers, hand-cut fries, salads, and appetizers
A wine, cheese, and charcuterie shop with a build-your-own board option

FTW-113 Roberts Cutoff Rd. — The 1920s bungalow-style home will be transformed into a casual restaurant. | Photo via Loopnet

A callback to Cowtown history

Owners J.D. Granger — the former Executive Director of the Trinity River Vision Authority — and event producer Shanna Granger teamed up with local firm Fender-Andrade Architects to transform the 100-year-old house.

The beer garden is near the former site of the famous Crystal Springs Dance Pavilion, which is touted as the “birthplace of Western Swing” and boasted acts like Bob Wills and Milton Brown.

Guests can relax into the history with the stone carriage house, original hardwood floors and shiplap, and dog-friendly patio shaded by an iconic Texas water tower and 150-year-old cottonwood trees.

Construction on the site kicked off last September + an opening is planned for this fall. Stay tuned for the official opening date and live music schedule.

FTW-light-crust-doughboys — The Light Crust Doughboys ushered in an era of western swing — a combination of jazz and country music.
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Photo courtesy of TSHA

Long live Light Crust

Look at you, music history buffs. When we shared the news about the new Crystal Springs Hideaway + its ties to the former Crystal Springs Dance Pavilion, we asked our readers the name of the house band. Over 80% knew that the Light Crust Doughboys popularized the dance hall.

Formed in 1931, the Light Crust Doughboys had “the greatest and longest success” of all the western swing bands in the area. Fiddle player Bob Wills teamed up with guitarist Herman Arnspiger and vocalist Milton Brown. The band was sponsored by Burrus Mill and Elevator Company to advertise the mill’s light crust flour. Their “hillbilly music” was broadcast across the state by the Texas Quality Group Network, which included Fort Worth’s WBAP and Dallas’ WFAA radio stations.

Over the years, new bandmates joined the group and the original members broke off to pursue solo careers, but the Light Crust Doughboys lived on. They were inducted to the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame in the late 1980s + became the official music ambassadors of the Lone Star State in 1995.

The group, now led by Grammy Award winner Art Greenhaw, still performs today. Do you think they’ll perform at Crystal Springs Hideaway?

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Rebecca

From the editor

‘Tis the season for sweater weather and all things pumpkin spice. I’m looking forward to cooler nights on the patio and long strolls with my dog Dirk when the fall temps roll around next week.

Keep your eyes out for our guide to fall flavors as we round up seasonal menus from local restaurants and coffee shops later this month.

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