Find one of Jan Riggins’ works inside Beren Mediterranean in Near Southside. | Photo courtesy of Jan Riggins
Last month, we called on subscribers to nominate who in the community they’d like to hear from. Thanks to reader Bonnie D. for nominating Fort Worth-based artist Jan Riggins. You may have spotted her works around town, including “Come to Gather” on Pennsylvania Avenue and the 3D longhorn inside Beren Mediterranean.
Riggins — originally from Norman, Oklahoma — is a local street artist who specializes in vinyl, chalk, and tempera art. She’s been featured in Buzzfeed, The Dallas Morning News, and even our own mural guide.
She graduated from college with a clarinet performance degree in 1999, but has discovered a passion for anamorphic art. Time to meet the artist behind these vibrant pieces of chalk-work.
Q: How did you get started making art? A: I’d always done art with my mom, and I had a grandmother who painted so I’d always used colored pencils. When my grandmother passed away, she left me a ton of art supplies, so I began doing watercolor painting.
Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship | Wednesday, May 21-Saturday, May 24 | Times vary | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $40+ | Catch Game 1 between BYU and Arizona State at 9 a.m. or Game 2 between Texas Tech and Cincinnati at 12:30 p.m.
Sip, Dip, and Paint | 5-9 p.m. | Melting Pot, Arlington | Free | Limited tickets are available, so reserve your spot for a four-course fondue dinner and Painting with a Twist.
Thursday, May 22
Candid Conversation: Preserving the heart of philanthropy in Tarrant County | 7:30-9 a.m. | Trinity River Campus East, Tarrant County College | Free | Hear Fort Worth Report CEO Chris Cobler discuss the importance of a philanthropy with a panel of FTW leaders, including the executive vice president of the Amon G. Carter Foundation.
Cocktails and Connections Networking Event | 5:30-8 p.m. | El Chingon | Free | RSVP to meet your next best friend and mingle over delicious appetizers and drink specials.
The Four Horsemen: The Ultimate Tribute to Metallica | 8 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall | $28 | Experience covers of “Nothing Else Matters,” “Enter Sandman,” and more by the American hard rock band.
Friday, May 23
3D Print Painting Workshop | 12-2 p.m. | Central Arts of Bedford, Bedford | $37 | Unleash your creativity as you learn fun techniques for coloring and finishing 3D printed models — no prior experience needed.
ZestFest | Friday, May 23-Sunday, May 25 | Times vary | Will Rogers Memorial Center | $19+ | Don’t miss out on spicy new products, celebrity chef demos + the PuckerButt Jalapeño Eating Contest on Saturday at 1 p.m.
After 10 years of lululemon’s iconic yoga pant, meet the new version
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Fun fact: It’s been 10 years since the Align™ pant was released — lululemon’s buttery-soft, functional yoga pant that’s amassed many a devoted fan.
Extra fun fact: In honor of the anniversary, lululemon just dropped lululemon Align No Line™, which has everything great about the original, just no front-rise seam.
The Japanese lifestyle brand Teso Life is coming to H-Mart in Haltom City. The low-cost Queens company sells clothing, beauty products, home goods, Japanese snacks, and more. The 14,000-sqft space is projected to open later this year. Until then, shop Teso in Carrollton. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Plan Ahead
Join the Public Library as it kicks off summer at Trinity Park on Saturday, May 31 at 10 a.m. There will be outdoor games, activities, and music + you can sign up for Major Mattie Parker’s summer reading challenge. The event is free.
Civic
The city is continuing its national search for its next police chief after Neil Noakes retires at the end of this month. Yesterday, the City Council appointed Robert Alldredge as interim police chief — who has been with the department since 1999. The city aims to find a permanent replacement by August. (WFAA)
Closing
Along with Pizza Verde, two more restaurants have announced upcoming closures. Fitzgerald on Camp Bowie — whose head chef won Food Network’s “Chopped” — will close Saturday, June 7, while Heirloom inside Archie’s Gardenland will be replaced by a catering service called The Gardenland Cafe. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Art
Fort Works Art and the National Juneteenth Museum have announced its collaborative exhibit “Declarations of Freedom,” set to run from Thursday, June 12 to Saturday, July 19. The exhibit will showcase contemporary art and selected works to honor Juneteenth and its message.
Announced
The executive director of Texas Ballet Theater (TBT) Vanessa Logan is taking her final bow. At the end of next month, Logan is leaving for a new opportunity after being with TBT since 2016. The board will begin its search for an interim director. TBT has three locations across DFW. (Fort Worth Magazine)
Trending
Two Texas basketball stars Dirk Nowitzki and Victor Wembanyama were spotted sitting courtside at the Dallas Wings game Monday night. WFAA reporter Paul B. Livengood shared an interview between ESPN and Nowitzki on his thoughts on the women’s basketball team.
Sports
Missed last night’s away game against the New York Yankees? Tune in tonight as the 2023 World Series champs face them again at Yankee Stadium at 6:05 p.m. Get the biggest stories and game recaps every day from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Correction
We got a little overexcited about the convention center’s expansion yesterday and announced that phase one was complete. While the new kitchen is fully operational and the southeast entrance is almost open, the new loading docks won’t be complete until the end of the year — thus, ending phase one.
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