08.06.2024

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🍏 How to have a “brat summer” in Fort Worth

Slime green is the new black. | Graphic by BratGenerator

Slime green word salad. Viral TikTok dances. McLain’s brat-cha. Your Gen Z + Millennial relatives calling you “so brat.”

It’s been a “brat summer” whether you knew it or not, so we’re here to explain what it means and how to get in on the fun before flannels and pumpkin spice lattes take over in a few months.

Released on June 7, British singer Charli XCX’s album “brat” debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard charts. Its 15 tracks examine existential topics like womanhood, family, and insecurity — all with an electric veneer of dance pop partying. In essence, to be a “brat” is to be yourself, flaws and all, while still having fun.

Now that you’re caught up on the lingo, here are three spots to live out your very own “brat summer” in the city.

Curfew Bar | Downtown | Self-described as “quirky,” the lounge and speakeasy has a disco ball-laden dance floor nestled under The Tower. Start your night early with happy hour + then grab your besties, slip into a private booth, and sip signature cocktails while you roast your own s’mores over a table-top campfire.

Flipturn Vintage and Thrift | Foundry District | Part of “brat summer” is dressing the part. Think: sporty sunglasses (even inside), cropped graphic tees, Von Dutch hats, and neon green threads. Lucky for you, FTW has a smorgasbord of thrift shops and rummage sales to shop.

Demases Farm | Boyd | Reinact the viral “Apple” TikTok dance while you’re picking actual fruit and veggies. Plus, check out other U-pick farms around the area that are perfect for brats who prefer an earlier bedtime.

Need us to put another pop culture phenomenon in Cowtown terms? Drop us a line and we’ll share our findings in a future newsletter. Bye, bye, brats.

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Do you know what “ate,” “flop,” “period,” and “so Julia” mean? Channel your inner “brat” and match the trending term with its definition.

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Events

Tuesday, Aug. 6

Music Trivia | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Birdie’s Social Club | Free | Kick back with a tropical-themed cocktail and test your musical knowledge for a chance to win $100.
TCU Women’s Soccer | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 7-9 p.m. | Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Complex | Free | The Horned Frogs will kick off the school year with an exhibition match against the Rice University Owls.

Wednesday, Aug. 7

Art Night for Adults | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Grapevine Public Library | Free | Not all art has to be fine art — de-stress with a no-pressure craft night.
Live Band Karaoke w/ Shannon Cobb | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Fat Daddy’s | Show off your musical talent at this fun event.*

Thursday, Aug. 8

North Texas Job Fair | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 11 a.m. | Globe Life Field | Free | Register in advance to peruse 16,000+ positions at over 400 companies.
Flower Cultivation Class | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 2-4 p.m. | 4300 Gorman Dr., Ste. C, Fort Worth | $35 | Get your hands dirty with this skills class + learn to create a beautiful garden.

Friday, Aug. 9

Celebrity Chef Dinner & Fundraiser | Friday, Aug. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Taste Community Restaurant | $150-$750 | Chef David Pacheco from Arlington’s Restaurant 506 will prepare a multi-course menu in support of the food security nonprofit.
“Not That Simple” | Friday, Aug. 9-Saturday, Aug. 10 | 8-10 p.m. | Arts Fifth Avenue | $15 | Settle in for the world premiere of “Judge Margie,” a stage play about a television judge presented by SceneShop.

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🍷 You’ll be on cloud wine at GrapeFest

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Mark your calendars for the 38th Annual GrapeFest. | Photos courtesy of GrapeFest; GIF by FTWtoday

Uncork some of the best vintages in Texas at the largest wine festival in the southwest, GrapeFest, happening September 12-15.

Taking place right in the heart of Grapevine, TX, this fest allows attendees to sample some of the region’s best wine, partake in interactive experiences (grape stomp, anyone?), and so much more.

General admission tickets and weekend passes are now on sale — grab yours before they sell out. Sip, sip, hooray.

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News Notes

Announced

Yesterday, the University of Texas at Arlington announced its plans to purchase 51 acres in Walsh Ranch to create the new UTA West campus. The campus is expected to welcome students as early as fall 2028.

Olympics

Grand Prairie’s Jasmine Moore made history as the first US woman to qualify for both the Olympic triple and long jump events. She earned a triple jump bronze medal over the weekend + will compete in the long jump qualification rounds today. Stay up to date via WFAA’s coverage.

Civic

Starting Monday, Aug. 19, the Customer Relations office of the city’s water department will be consolidated in new City Hall — the former Pier One Imports building. See which residents services will be available.

Real Estate

The 9,722-sqft house of late philanthropist Rosalyn Rosenthal hit the market for $3.95 million. Located in Overton Park, the four-bedroom home was designed in 1987 to house the Rosenthal’s art collection, which included works by Marc Chagall, Joan Miró, and Robert Rauschenberg.

Eat

DFW Restaurant Week kicked off yesterday. Make a reservation to dine at 19 participating Fort Worth restaurants to enjoy a $29 brunch or lunch, $49-$59 three-course dinner, or $99 signature experience — all while supporting nonprofit Lena Pope.

Community

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is reducing its print schedule from six to three days per week starting Monday, Oct. 7. Subscribers will receive print issues on Wednesday, Friday + Saturday from the newspaper that dates back to the early 1900s. (WFAA)

Traffic

Be prepared for lane closures and slow traffic downtown while road crews work to repair the historic bricks on Main Street. Construction is expected to be complete on the 700 block by Monday, Aug. 19, but work will continue along the street for several months.

Sports

Who will TCU play if the Big 12 expands to the Pacific Northwest? The conference is discussing adding Washington State and Oregon State. Get the biggest stories every day from local experts on Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Home

Drafty windows = higher utility bills. Get beautiful Renewal by Andersen^® windows with a limited time buy one, get one 40% off deal — plus, take $200 off your order.*

Olympics

👀 Try not to blink

Looking up from the ground at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, with the Olympic rings hung on the landmark's side.

How fast do you think Sam Watson could climb the Eiffel Tower? | Photo by Shea Stapley, 6AM City

Quick, grab the remote. Sport climber Sam Watson makes his Olympic debut at 6 a.m. today — right when this email hit your inbox. The Southlake native and current world record holder will compete in the qualification round for speed climbing.

The 18-year-old broke the world record — twice, in fact — in April during the IFSC Wuijang World Cup in China, climbing a 15-meter (49-ft) wall in 4.79 seconds.

In honor of his sub-five-second record, here are five things to know about North Texas’ own Spider Man:

Watson started climbing at five years old in Grapevine.
He joined Team Texas at just eight years old.
Argentinian basketball star Manu Ginóbili is Watson’s favorite athlete.
He plays chess in his free time — even in the Olympic Village.
He’s been learning to speak Indonesian.

The Buy

Colorful felt tip pens, patterned file folders, and a rolling utility cart — because it’s back-to-school shopping season, aka the perfect time to stock up on office supplies and organization essentials.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Guess we stumped y’all — only 20% of respondents knew that the first MICHELIN Guide was published in 1900.

If you got it right, reward yourself with dinner out at one of these reader-recommended restaurants around town. If you didn’t, well, there’s nothing wrong with a little comfort food — especially if it’s prepared by a MICHELIN-contending chef.

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