“The major museums in town open their doors to the public to hear music, make crafts, and eat great food. My friends and I have taken advantage of that gift to [encourage activities in our] retirement. Great art, great music, great company for us old folks!” — Cynthia M.
“The serenity of the beautiful Japanese Garden.” — Sue H.
“Sunny, peaceful (usually), gourmet BBQ options, friendly ducks at the Duck Pond, more quality coffee shops than we probably deserve. In general, strangers seem to want the best for each other. The TRE runs early. Abundant growth, opportunity, and diversity (the spice of life). Free pecans in fall.” — David R.
“Small town feel with amenities...” — Liz S.
“I love everything Fort Worth. Good people and good food.” — Judy T.
Silent Book Club | 4-9 p.m. | Hotel Dryce | Free | Kick back with a beverage and dive into your latest read with other bookworms.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Eat Your Vegetables: Meatless Recipes for Fall | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth | $85 | Learn how to make a roasted beet Reuben, Greek salad, and a savory puff pastry tart.
Pickin’ Round the Campfire | 8-11 p.m. | Dirty Water Saloon | Free | Grab your guitar and join other musicians for a fireside song session.
Thursday, Nov. 21
Johnny Reno | 8 p.m. | Scat Jazz Lounge | $10+ | Adults 21+ can head to this performance by saxophone musician Johnny Reno.
Jeff Dye | 8 p.m. | Hyena’s Comedy Night Club | $20+ | The nationally touring comedian, actor, and host has appeared on FOX, NBC, and “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.”
Friday, Nov. 22
Lightscape | Friday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Jan. 5 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $12+ | Celebrate the opening of Lightscape, returning for its third consecutive year with more than a million holiday lights.
Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas | Friday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Dec. 29 | Times vary | Choctaw Stadium, Arlington | $27.99 | Experience opening night of this immersive holiday experience crafted by the creators of the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze.
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The City of Fort Worth has put a package of properties on the market with a goal to better activate parts of downtown. The properties for sale include the historic Lone Star Gas Building, a neighboring structure at 900 Monroe St., and a 338-space parking garage. (Dallas Business Journal)
Development
After the project was initially denied a zoning change, Hazel’s Back Porch recently won approval from city council and will move forward. Construction is expected to begin in early 2025 for the retail development anchored by a shipping container barbecue restaurant in the historic Southside. (Fort Worth Report)
Trending
During Leon Bridges’ sold-out hometown arena show, Mayor Mattie Parker designated November 15 as Leon Bridges Day in Fort Worth. “It’s not just about me; it’s about all of us, every corner of this city that raised me and shaped me,” Bridges said. (WFAA)
Edu
70%. That’s the enrollment rate of some schools in Fort Worth ISD, which is prompting the district to consider school closures and consolidations. The ultimate decision — which won’t be made until after a district task force meets twice more in 2025 — would have several repercussions, including longer bus routes for kids. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Closed
HG Sply Co.'s new location in north Fort Worth experienced a two-alarm fire over the weekend. According to an HG Sply spokesperson, the fire was small + the restaurant will be temporarily closed as it works to clean up and reopen quickly. Until then, visit the River Run location to dine outdoors. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Community
Charles E. Nash Elementary School is the second Fort Worth ISD school to launch the All Kids Bike program. Through the program, students will learn how to ride bicycles during PE class. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Biz
Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to highlighting + supporting locally owned small businesses, is on November 30. Let us know your favorite small businesses in Cowtown for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.
Open
Good news for holiday shoppers. There are seven new shops that are now open to get holiday shopping done easy and on time. Check out ladies fashion at Jaq & Juju Boutique, men’s Western apparel at Stockyard Supply Co., made-to-measure formal wear at Indochino + more. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Watch
You may know that “Landman” — Taylor Sheridan’s newest TV show — is set in Fort Worth, but did you know that its ties to Cowtown actually go much deeper? WFAA’s Paul B. Livengood II shares a peek inside the series.
Sports
Baylor is currently way up in the Big 12 Power Rankings. Dive into the rankings and get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Big 12 with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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The Buy
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