“Little Women” was the first in a string of productions upcoming for the 2024-2025 season of the Fort Worth Opera. | Photo by Fort Worth Opera
City Editor Elizabeth here. In November, I attended the Fort Worth Opera’s (FWO) 2024-2025 season-opening performance — a rendition of Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 classic novel “Little Women.” As a 90s baby who grew up loving the 1994 cinematic adaptation, I knew I didn’t want to miss it. Seeing as it is the oldest opera company in the state of Texas, FWO has no plans of slowing down and has announced three upcoming shows this spring.
❤️ “The Elixir of Love”
Get tickets to listen to the English adaptation of Donizetti’s opera showing Saturday, Jan. 18-Sunday, Jan. 19 at IM Terrell Academy. The tale follows a poor man named Nemorino who tries to win the heart of Adina using a magic love potion.
🎙️ The McCammon Voice Competition
Since 1985, the McCammon Voice Competition has brought young operatic singers to light. The contestants will take the stage on Sunday, March 23 at Kimbell Piano Pavilion.
Silent Book Club | 5-9 p.m. | The Usual | Free | Kick back with a beverage and dive into your latest read with other bookworms.
Shuffle Dance Lessons | 7 p.m. | Rodeo Exchange | $5 | Enhance your nights out by finding your rhythm and learning to country shuffle.
Live Band Karaoke | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Thirsty Turtle, North Richland Hills | Free | Test your vocals with a live band after enjoying a meatball sub or chili cheese fries.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
“Mad Max” | 2 p.m. | The Modern | $5 | Tickets are free for Modern members to see George Miller’s 1979 action thriller.
TCU Men’s Basketball | 7 p.m. | Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena | $8+ | The Horned Frogs will tip off against the Utah Utes with a home-court advantage.
Disney Pixar Movie Trivia | 7-9 p.m. | Black Dog Retro Arcade, Arlington | Free | Reserve your spot to test your knowledge of “Finding Nemo,” “Toy Story” + other Pixar favorites.
Thursday, Jan. 16
Maker of the Month | 5-7 p.m. | Toro Toro | Free | Join for discounted cocktails, tasty pairings + an active discussion on the brand of the week.
Kick-Off Rodeo Season | 5-8 p.m. | Tecovas | Free | Enjoy complimentary cocktails by Lalo Tequila + enter a giveaway to win a pair of rodeo championship tickets and a pair of boots.
“Grit & Grace” | Thursday, Jan. 16-Saturday, Feb. 8 | Times vary | William Campbell Gallery | Free | Attend the opening reception, then stroll through works that capture the grit and grace of rodeo culture.
It’s official. After weeks of anticipating the next move for Mike McCarthy, news broke that he would not be returning to the Cowboys. During his tenure with Dallas, McCarthy compiled a 49-35 record. The hunt for the franchise’s tenth head coach begins. (Dallas Morning News)
Transit
Trinity Metro received a $25 million federal grant to expand TEXRail to Near Southside. Only $20 million is left to raise to kickstart the project that intends to add 2.1 miles to the existing track that runs from downtown to the DFW airport. (Fort Worth Report)
Announced
Chef Tim Love will participate in “Taste of the NFL” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8 in New Orleans. The event is the Super Bowl’s signature culinary event for a good cause. Proceeds benefit GENYOUth which helps students tackle hunger. (Fort Worth Magazine)
Closed
The craft beer joint Pouring Glory has closed in Near Southside after nine years. The gastropub opened in 2015 and is known for pioneering the concept of bringing your own growler for filling in Cowtown. You can still enjoy a wide range of craft beer all over town. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Closing
Keller’s first chef-driven restaurant FnG Eats is closing its doors after Saturday, Jan. 18. For 12 years, the joint has been one of Keller’s few upscale restaurants. What menu item will you miss most? (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Arts
The deadline to apply for Mayor Mattie Parker’s High School Art Competition is Saturday, April 12. Prizes include cash, a feature in a two-week exhibition at Fort Worth Art + a TAFA scholarship. The grand prize winner’s artwork will hang outside Mayor Parker’s office for one year.
State
The 7th annual Tulipalooza festival is happening from Friday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, March 16 at Getzendaner Park in Waxahachie. The DFW flower festfeatures over 300,000 tulips and daffodils as well as live music, food vendors, and photo ops. Tickets are on sale now.
Festival
Tickets are now for sale for the Breakaway Music Festival coming to Dallas’s Fair Park. The EDM festival — which is the largest touring music festival in the US — will be in town Friday, April 4-Saturday, April 5, and feature popular DJs like Louis the Child, Zedd + more.
Trending
The snow may have vanished, but cold temperatures have not. WFAA meteorologist Greg Fields is sharing North Texas’s chilly 14-day forecast.
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The rumors are true. Bud Clark is back to give TCU football a defensive boost. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the TCU Horned Frogs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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On Saturday, I visited City Cave in Near Southside for the second time. ICYMI, City Cave is a newly opened float and wellness retreat specializing in infrared light therapy, sauna, float therapy + massages. I would say everyone needs to try float therapy at least once. Hit us with your questions if you’re apprehensive.
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