06.14.2024

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🩰 Ballet Concerto returns to Clearfork

Ballet Concerto comes back to Clearfork

“Carmen,” as organized by renowned Spanish dancer Luis Montero, will be part of this year’s Summer Dance Concert at The Shops at Clearfork. | Photo courtesy of Ballet Concerto

Since 1983, with the exception of 2020, Ballet Concerto has presented a Summer Dance Concert in the metroplex. The 2024 edition will be held in Clearfork at 5188 Monahans Ave. — the large field in the front of the development, where it has been since 2019 — and will run nightly from Thursday, June 20 to Sunday, June 23 at 8:30 p.m..

Lawn seating is free, but reserved tables are also available starting at $75.

Ballet Concerto is a nonprofit performing arts organization that opened in Fort Worth in 1969, with a goal of making “ballet and other forms of dance available to all ages and backgrounds.” In addition to its programming, the troop puts on two major concerts per year: the Summer Dance Concer, and a Holiday Concert in December.

At this summer’s event, attendees will see:

“Carmen,” staged by famed Spanish dancer Luis Montero
“Ebb and Flow,” a more contemporary piece by resident choreographer Elise Lavallee
“Western Sweet,” with choreography by Michael Vernon

“Ebb and Flow” is organized by Elise Lavallee, the official teacher and choreographer of the 2024 Summer Dance Concert.
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Photo courtesy of Ballet Concerto

If you want to sound truly informed while sitting on the grass with your friends, note this: Lavallee, who is the official teacher and choreographer of this year’s Summer Dance Concert, was also the choreographer for “Barney and Friends” (yes, the purple dino) “I Hear Music Everywhere.”

The Ballet Concerto team is led by artistic director (and organizational founder) Margo Dean, who is joined by her son Webster as associate artistic director.

In addition to the Shops at Clearfork as the primary sponsor of the Summer Dance Concert, major partners include the Shops at Clearfork, Amon G. Carter Foundation, Dubose Family Foundation, Garvey Texas Foundation, Ryan Foundation, and William E. Scott Foundation.

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Events

Friday, June 14

Hot Sounds of Summer Concerts - Dadrock | Friday, June 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, Old Town, 141 W. Renfro St., Burleson | Free | Let your hair down to a little dad rock in advance of Father’s Day.
Seratones with RAVS & the Akrylyx | Friday, June 14 | Levitt Pavilion Arlington, 100 W. Abram St., Arlington | Free | The Seratones, whose last album is titled of the moment as “Love and Algorhythms,” take to the Arlington stage.

Saturday, June 15

Dallas Cowboys Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 15 | AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington | Free | Enjoy live entertainment while you shop from local Black-owned vendors and snack on treats from food trucks.
Sundance Square Big Band | Saturday, June 15 | 7-10 p.m. | Sundance Square Plaza, 420 Main St., Fort Worth | Free | Swing on through for some big band action as you get a little nostalgic for Mighty Mighty Bosstones.

Sunday, June 16

Cheers to All Dads! | Sunday, June 16 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | John Wayne: An American Experience, 2501 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | Free | Dads will receive free admission to the exhibit, plus 15% off purchases at the John Wayne Stock & Supply retail store.
The Dad Games! | Sunday, June 16 | 12-2 p.m. | Dave and Buster’s, 425 Curtis Mathes Way, Arlington | $33.03 | On the line: bragging rights + free game play for a year at D&B.

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Try This

🍸 Take a mixology class at Thompson’s Bookstore

interior shot of thompson's bookstore's bar and lounge

What better way to celebrate a date night than with a cocktail or two or three? | Photo provided by Thompson’s Bookstore

Looking for a way to shake up date night? Or, want to impress a date with your bartending skills? Take a Thompson’s Bookstore Date Night mixology class.

This mixology class for two allows Fort Worthians to try their hand at cocktail making. Participants will learn how to mix, stir, and shake three crafty cocktail creations, which they will then drink and enjoy.

Hint: Thompson’s also offers mixology classes for singles. Cheers, Fort Worth.

News Notes

Transit

Dallas City Council paused an elevated high-speed passenger rail project that would connect Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington — citing the need for a long-range economic impact study. (Fort Worth Report)

Civic

On Tuesday, June 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., city officials will host a Vision Summit at the Roundup Inn of the Will Rogers Memorial Complex. Attendees are encouraged to bring ideas to shape the next 25 years of Funkytown that will be considered for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan.

Open

Inti Poke is now serving up healthy poke bowls at 3020 W. 7th St., Ste. 224, a former Jimmy John’s location. The business’ signature bowl has salmon, corn, pickled onions, Inti sauce, carrots, gari (cassava root), and furikake, a savory Japanese seasoning mix. Yum.

Drink

TX Whiskey released its ninth experimental expression, named Unaged White Dog. The 120-proof libation includes grain from local Sawyer Farms. The distillery is releasing it to the public with a party tonight, 5-9 p.m. A $50 ticket gets you access to the makers and the story behind the spirit.

Sports

When the FIFA World Cup dribbles into town in 2026, the DFW training base for players will be TCU + the paired hotel will be the Fort Worth Downtown Sheraton. That southeast quadrant of downtown is very quickly becoming relevant.

Real Estate

A lakehouse at 9007 Dickson Rd. with breathtaking views of Eagle Mountain Lake, is for sale for $2.6 million. One snazzy little bonus: The Eagles rented the house for 12 summers in the 1970s and 1980s and wrote some of their most-famous ballads in that exact living room.

Listen

With training camp about a month away, four players from the United Football League worked out with the Dallas Cowboys. Could any of them make the squad? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Concert

If you’re deeply fascinated by the psychology of the one-hit wonder, Sister Hazel — go ahead, sing it, you know the song they’re famous for — is at Billy Bob’s Texas tomorrow night. What might surprise you? Since “All For You,” they’ve released eight more albums. Tickets are $45.

Finance

Expert tip: During economic times like these, balance transfers can really make a difference. By simply transferring your existing credit card balances to this card, you’ll give yourself 18 months to pay it off — without interest. (Bonus: Earn 2% cash back on everyday purchases while you’re at it.)*

Biz

Life hack: Instead of spending your mornings scrolling through social media, try reading 817 Biz, Tarrant County’s premier business newsletter that features snippets of breaking news, acquisitions, the local economy + more. Sign up for free and see it in your inbox on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.*

Wellness

Imagine caffeine-free energy with no jitters, no crash, and no impact on sleep — plus reduced hunger and cravings. Explore MTE energy drink + get 22% off with code MI22.*

Family

A last-second idea for dear old dad

Last-minute Father’s Day ideas

The Big Daddy Burger is 20 ounces of unbridled meat power coming at you. | Photo courtesy of Black Bear Diner Alliance

Are you the type of person who woke up this morning and muttered, “Father’s Day ... that’s gotta be the 23rd, right?” Nope. It’s this weekend. Need a last-second idea? We can help.

Devour meat

Black Bear Diner (9501 N. Fwy., Fort Worth + 12613 S. Fwy. in Burleson) is offering a Big Daddy Burger for $19.99: 20 ounces of beef, cheese, onion rings, bacon, and a sunny-side egg.

Hmm ... or lobster?

Cousins Maine Lobster will have a food truck at the Dalworthington Farmers Market (2800 W. Arkansas Ln., Arlington) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. featuring lobster rolls, lobster tots, and lobster quesadilla.

Throw axes

Fort Worth Axe Factory (220 Sylvania Ave., Ste. 110) have dads and grandpas throwing free on Sunday. Not sure we’d do this one after the meat sweats, but... who doesn’t love a challenge?

Drink beer

There are a number of places to grab a local pint, but Martin House Brewing Company is right next to Axe Factory — and is dropping a Parker County Peach brew this week.

The Buy

Do you have a bourbon lover in your life? Gift this Box Of Bourbon from Adams Apple Co. for National Bourbon day. The set includes a marinade and grilling sauce, made ready for a barbecue.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Ted

Miss me? I was gone for about two weeks. Based on some love of Hans Christian Andersen stories and general Scandinavian rankings in World Happiness indices, I went to Denmark, Norway, and Iceland — both by land and boat. And weirdly, on the cruise, I met not one, not two, not three, but four other Fort Worth couples. Small world.

If you are considering Northern Europe and need recs, feel free to reach out.

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