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Happy Saturday, y’all — we’re gearing up for the first day of the State Fair of Texas on Friday and we’ve got three favors to ask our readers. Vote for what you think the editors should try on opening day, follow us on Instagram for real-time updates + share this newsletter with your friends so they don’t miss a minute of state fair coverage.
 
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This Old House: Victorian homes around Fort Worth | Learn more about the Victorian style and how it came to Fort Worth + see three homes on the market to live out your “This Old House” dreams.

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Fort Worth-focused social media accounts to follow | We asked you to help us spice up our social media feeds — now we’re returning the favor by sharing some unique picks.

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Show Row: The theater district of long ago | For just over 40 years, downtown Fort Worth’s 7th Street was lined with three prominent local theaters — the Palace, the Worth, and the Hollywood.
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Which two theaters co-hosted the world premiere of “The Westerner”?
Test your Fort Worth film history with this little quiz about the 1940 film starring Gary Cooper.

A. The Palace
B. The Worth
C. The Hollywood
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Events
This Weekend
  • “Cinderella” Ballet | Saturday, Sept. 21-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $20+ | Watch the classic fairytale transform into a ballet set to a classical score by Sergey Prokofiev.
  • “Avatar: The Last Airbender” | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $39.95+ | Watch highlights from all three seasons of the TV show while a live orchestra brings its musical score to life.
  • ¡Celebramos! Latin Dance Festival | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 3-8 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $0+ | Dancers of all skill levels are invited for Latin dance lessons and a dance party with DJ Marcus Lopez.
  • Dallas Cowboys | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 3:25 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $44+ | “America’s Team” will take on the Baltimore Ravens in the third week of the NFL season.
Plan Ahead
  • PBR Teams Series Rattler Days | Thursday, Sept. 26 | Cowtown Coliseum | $35+ | The Ariat Texas Rattlers, aka the defending PBR Teams Champions, will try to hang on for eight seconds — and on to their winning streak.
  • Oktoberfest | Thursday, Sept. 26-Saturday, Sept. 28 | Times vary | Trinity Park | $10+ | Celebrate German culture during the three-day festival with German beer, Bavarian food, shopping, family-friendly entertainment, and the highly anticipated Dachshund Dash.
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News Notes
Today Is
  • “The 21st night of September” — Cue Earth, Wind & Fire + groove back in time with these major September 21 headlines in Fort Worth’s history.
Coming Soon
  • In case you missed it, a new beer garden and restaurant is headed for the River District. Crystal Springs Hideaway is set to open this fall. Learn more about the Western Swing history behind the name + test your musical knowledge about bread-themed band names.
Biz
  • Westland Restaurant Group + Magdalena’s Catering & Events are partnering up. Moving forward, Magdalena’s will oversee catering and events for all Westland Restaurant Group concepts (including JD’s Hamburgers and West Side Cafe) under the name Westland Catering Co. (Fort Worth Magazine)
Wellness
  • Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Indigo Yoga would feel. Find your flow at these Funkytown yoga studios.
Travel
  • Want to make sure your next vacation takes off without a hitch? Check out our guide to DFW airport for a full food rundown and to know just how early you should arrive to get through security. Bon voyage.
Number
  • $2.79. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in Texas right now. Read more about the cost of living in Cowtown, including the median household income, and average cost of healthcare and groceries.
Weather
  • Tomorrow might be the official first day of fall, but summer isn’t going down without a fight. Take a peek at the 14-day forecast from WFAA meteorologist Pete Delkus and don’t forget your sunscreen this week.
Sports
  • Why does Wyatt Langford keep stealing the show? Learn more about the rookie outfielder’s growing success on the Texas Rangers from the local experts on Locked On’s daily podcasts.
     
    City Guide

    You autumn mark these in your calendar

    Fall for these 30+ autumn events around Fort Worth
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    Get ready for seasonal events, from arts and culture to food and fun across Fort Worth. | Photo submitted by Chelsea R. to the 2023 FTWtoday Picture of the Year Contest
    Ready for sweater weather, Fort Worth? From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to apple picking and German beer celebrations, fall is one of our favorite seasons in Cowtown.

    Get ready to come alive — or play dead at a fall-tastic haunted house like Cutting Edge — with this guide featuring 30+ fall events happening now through November.

    Tarrant County Harambee Festival, William M. McDonald YMCA
    Harambee, a Swahili word meaning “all pull together,” will feature two days of events starting with a Chicken & Seafood Blues Fest on Friday, Oct. 4. The family-friendly celebration will include street food, performances, and vendors.

    Fall Japanese Festival, Fort Worth Botanic Garden
    Take in the vibrant colors of the Japanese Garden on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3 + enjoy Taiko drummers, Japanese swordsmanship, tea ceremonies, and more.

    Día de los Muertos Parade, Marine Park
    Mark your calendar for a parade, mariachis, folklorico dances, and costumes in a festival hosted by Artes de la Rosa on Saturday, Nov. 2.
    City Guides are presented by Walsh.
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