Behind glass, the Palace Theater Light Bulb is safe to burn forever. | Photo courtesy of the Stockyards Museum
Fort Worth is no stranger to some, well, really old stuff.But do you know about the oldest light bulbeast of the Rocky Mountains?
The Palace Theater Light Bulb is the second-longest burning light bulb in the world — only seven years behind the Centennial Bulb in California.
The Palace Light Bulb is also known as the Eternal Light.
Photo via UTA libraries
The bulb began burning on Sept. 21, 1908 at the Byers Opera House (which became the Palace Theater in 1919). It seemed this long-burning light would be extinguished in 1977 when the theater was slated for demolition, but it was saved by a person named George Dato.
The Stockyards Museum acquired the bulb from Dato in 1991 where it continues to burn, albeit in a glass case. See it for yourself at 131 E. Exchange — tickets are $2.
Pasta Making Class | 6 p.m. | il Modo | $110 | Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of the pasta-making process, explore its rich Italian history + take home a recipe card to recreate your pasta magic at home.
Clint Black | 7:30 p.m. | Will Rogers Memorial Center | $45+ | The “Like The Rain” singer will perform with special guest Pug Johnson as part of the FWSSR Auditorium Entertainment Series.
Candlelight Concert | 8:45-10 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $54 | Sink into the magic of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” while surrounded by candles.
Friday, Jan. 24
Jason Ellis | Friday, Jan. 24-Saturday, Jan. 25 | Times vary | Big Laugh Comedy Club | $20 | The host of the podcast “Wolf vs Hawk” is here to make you laugh.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Good Luck Club | 10 p.m. | Tulips Fort Worth | $12+ | Dance to the “Femininomenon” that is Chappell Roan.
Sunday, Jan. 26
Fort Worth Dolly Day | 1-5 p.m. | Panther Island Brewing | Free entry | Celebrate Dolly Parton with some local shopping and music — we think she’d approve.
Eggsquisite Cafe is now open at 9316 Clifford St. #150 (off Loop 820). Get hungry for skillets, bagels, pancakes, and eggs — of course. See six more restaurant openings around town. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
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Fort Worth Independent School District’s board approved a new five-year strategic plan. The plan includes retaining more teachers, improving test scores, and focusing on literacy. Read the full plan. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Trending
WFAA reporter Paul B. Livengood II shared that Big 12 Media Days are returning to Texas, but not in the location you might think. Instead of being hosted at AT&T Stadium, the conference will take place at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco this coming July.
Development
Construction has begun on the Texas Ballet Theater Fort Worth Studio and School at Ridgmar Mall. Look forward to improvements like a new storefront, black box theater, and courtyard.
Biz
Kroger is expanding in Fort Worth. The new location is slated to open at Sendera Ranch Boulevard and Rancho Canyon Way, near the Lennar subdivisions under construction. Stay tuned for an opening date. (WFAA)
Plan Ahead
Dickies Arena is the spot for concerts and events. If you can’t make it to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo — no worries. We’ve got everything on the arena’s calendar so far. (WFAA)
Civic
Keep an eye on the election in May — all City Council seats will be up for grabs. Fort Worth City Council member Jared Williams is the latest sitting member to announce he will not seek reelection in May. Learn more about what will be on the ballot. (Fort Worth Report)
Sports
Plan to hit the road, college football fans. The 2029 College Football Playoff Championship will not be hosted at AT&T Stadium. Due partially to funding concerns, the event will be at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa instead. Take care of it, TBAYtoday.(WFAA)
Listen
Tonight’s Big 12 matchup against the Kansas State Wildcats is crucial. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Baylor Bears with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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