09.11.2023

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Culture

Step into Texas Ballet Theater’s terrifying world of Dracula

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promotional photo of two professional ballet dancers for an upcoming performance of "Dracula"

Principal dancers Alexandra F. Light and Carl Coomer at The Century Hall. | Photo by Steven Visneau

Bloodthirsty for something new to sink your teeth into this fall?

Texas Ballet Theater has unveiled its highly-anticipated 2023-2024 season program, kicking off with “Dracula,” a frightfully spooky production slated for four performances in Dallas over the weekend of Sept. 15, and four here in Fort Worth over the weekend of Oct. 6.

Bonus: The Dallas performance dates will also feature a live score by the Dallas Opera Orchestra. This will be the Texas Ballet Theater’s first performance with a live orchestra in four years, which makes it especially exciting.

Choreographed by Texas Ballet Theater’s iconic Artist Director Laureate Ben Stevenson, O.B.E., the ballet uses imaginative costumes, sets, and a gripping score by Franz Lizst to create an atmosphere as dreadful as Dracula is terrifying. Read: It’s the perfect production to get you into the spooky fall spirit.

A frightfully spooky story

Before there was “Dracula” the ballet, there was “Dracula” the novel, an 1897 Gothic horror story by Bram Stoker. The plot follows a young lawyer, Jonathan Harker, who is captured by the vampire and tormented by his undead brides before eventually vanquishing him.

The ballet adaptation originally premiered in 1997 to mark the 100-year anniversary of Stoker’s novel.

promotional photo of Dracula for the ballet "Dracula." — Even this photo strikes fear in our hearts.
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Photo by Steven Visneau

This is a fan-favorite production, so buy tickets sooner rather than later if you want to snag the best seats. We wouldn’t be surprised if it sold out.

Dance your way to Dracula tickets

Asked

Which of these actors does not appear in “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” the 1992 film adaptation of Stoker’s novel?

A. Winona Ryder
B. Anthony Hopkins
C. Keanu Reeves
D. Anjelica Huston

Quiz yourself

Events

Monday, Sept. 11

Preservation is the Art of the City | Monday, Sept. 11-Friday, Sept. 15 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth, 1316 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Shop works from local artists in this fundraiser for historic preservation.

Tuesday, Sept. 12

Party on the Stage | Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 6 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $25 | Young professionals are invited to connect at this networking event with sweet treats, cocktails + exclusive backstage tours of the performance venue.

Wednesday, Sept. 13

Fall Lunchtime Music Series | Wednesday, Sept. 13-Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 12-1 p.m. | Burnett Park, 501 W. 7th St., Fort Worth | Free | Break up your workday with a performance in the park.

Thursday, Sept. 14

325 Show | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 8:30 p.m. | Hyena’s Comedy Club, 425 Commerce St., Fort Worth | Free | Make a reservation in advance to laugh it up at three comedic pros.

Friday, Sept. 15

¡Celebramos! A Celebration of Latin American Culture & Heritage | Friday, Sept. 15-Sunday, Oct. 15 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth | $12-$25 | ¡Celebramos! A Celebration of Latin American Culture & Heritage, at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, will feature a variety of performances, art, and new experiences.*
Pearl Jam | Friday, Sept. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $161-$847 | Jam out with the famous Seattle rock band.

Saturday, Sept. 16

Trinity River Book Festival | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Trinity River Pavilion 1, 2300 W. 7th St., Fort Worth | Free | Calling book lovers — celebrate National Literacy Month with author panels, presentations, games, and activities.

Sunday, Sept. 17

Dallas Cowboys | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 3:25 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington | $61-$775 | Watch the Cowboys take on the New York Jets at Jerry World.

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News Notes

Edu

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD proposed a $659.1 million bond to accommodate 4,765 students over the next seven years. The bond includes four new campuses, technology purchases, building improvements + a swimming facility. Vote on the propositions on Thursday, Nov. 7.

Civic

City Council will vote tomorrow on noise reduction efforts in Rivers Edge. The city will vote on increasing the contract amount with Jacobs Engineering Group to $11.4 million to mitigate noise from Alliance Airport. Residents can choose from five different strategies from easement rights to insulation to assurances.

Development

The city is reviewing proposals for a new zoning category for “missing middle housing” — multi-unit housing that falls between single-family homes and mid-rise apartment blocks. The zoning classification would allow projects with 4-100 units. City Council will select a planning partner next month. (Fort Worth Report)

Announced

Last week, longtime Tarrant County Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks announced that he will not seek reelection in 2024. Brooks has represented Southwest Tarrant County for the last 20 years. (KERA)

Tech

Local manufacturer Elbit Systems of America is teaming up with Collins Aerospace to create and test an improved pilot helmet system that will “provide an augmented view of the battle space inside the pilot’s helmet.” The contract from the Naval Air Warfare Center is worth $16 million.

Concert

Fall Out Boy is bringing their “So Much for (2our) Dust” tour to Cowtown next spring. The rock band — plus Jimmy Eat World, Maine, and Daisy Grenade — will stop at Dickies Arena on Thursday, March 7. Presale starts Wednesday, Sept. 13 and general sale opens on Friday, Sept. 15.

Asked

Calling music festival fans — anyone planning to drive down south for Austin City Limits? The festival runs Friday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 15. Let us know if you’re going, which performances you’re most excited about, and what you’d like to know in advance.

Legacy

Fort Worth native and actress Gayle Hunnicutt died last month at 80 years old. The former TCU student appeared as Vanessa Beaumont on the hit TV show “Dallas” from 1989 to 1991, which was filmed across several North Texas cities. (Forbes)

State

Did you know that you can get free alerts from ERCOT about extreme weather and grid conditions? Sign up for the Texas Advisory and Notification System for emails, social media updates, or app notifications to stay up-to-date + get energy-saving tips.

Plan Ahead

👗 Calling fashionistas

Strut your stuff at Fort Worth Fashion Week this April

A fashion model poses in a long taupe dress in front of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

While you’re at the “The Future” Fashion Runway Show, check out the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s new exhibition “Surrealism and Us: Caribbean and African Diasporic Artists since 1940.” | Photo by @agnieszkam_photography; Model @iamlacorazon

Fort Worth Fashion Week is back for Season 3. Level up your style from Monday, Sept. 18 to Saturday, Sept. 23 with runway shows and fall exclusive sales.

Accessorize your calendar with major events:

Opening Night Reception | Experience the “Last Days of Summer” with a high fashion event featuring Mener Grand Train Co. S/S ’24 Couture Collection.

John Wayne Stock & Supply | Inspired by John Wayne’s effortless on-screen wardrobe, the collection showcases items from the new John Wayne Western Goods.

“On 34th” | Check out the new label by Macy’s with high-quality pieces that balance classic and contemporary styles.

Double D Ranch x Old Gringo Boots | Peruse the collaborative collection with the Old West designer and the bootmaker.

Dickies: “Icons” Collection and Fall Ready to Wear | Get a look at exclusive prints and colors from the famous workwear-turned-street-style brand.

Nike: Nike Well Collective | Get a peek at never-before-seen designs from the largest athletic brand in the world.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kate

Answered: D. If you guessed that Anjelica Huston did not appear in “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” then you would be correct. Although the cast was quite star-studded — Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder co-starred, with additional appearances by Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, Cary Elwes, Tom Waits + Monica Bellucci.

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