The Westover Manor was originally built for oilman and former Westover Hills mayor John E. Farrell — who lived in the house til his death in 1946. | Photo by Compass Real Estate
Texas’ housing market runs quite the range, but these three unique homes in or around Fort Worth made us stop and do a double-take at their interesting characteristics.
Whether you’re a fan of the Tudor style, cathedral ceilings, or half-timbered gables, this 8,403-sqft mansion in Westover Hills is worth a look, even if just to dream. Designed by architect Victor M. Curtis in 1929, this striking home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hatch Surf & Turf | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market | $110 | Hatch chiles are really having a moment — give them the spotlight in this hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn how to create hatch tomato bruschetta, steak with hatch chimichurri + lobster hatch mac ‘n’ cheese.
Dallas Wings vs. Los Angeles Sparks | 6:30 p.m. | College Park Center, Arlington | $27+ | Two of the league’s top scorers, Kelsey Plum and Paige Bueckers, will square off on the court tonight.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Beyond the Veil: Seance Messages From Beyond | 7-9 p.m. | Embodii Crystals, Richland Hills | $53 | Ever wanted to receive messages from your departed loved ones? Join two psychics as they bring messages from the beyond.
Gretchen Wilson | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s | $20+ | The “Redneck Woman” will make her Billy Bob’s debut — go give her your best Fort Worth welcome.
Sunday, Aug. 17
Scoop + Sip: Ice Cream and Wine Pairing | 1:30 p.m. | Messina Hof Grapevine Winery, Grapevine | $59 | Have yourself a sundaefundae — the winery is partnering with Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream to bring you five flavors of ice cream perfectly paired to five types of wine.
Author Signing Event | 2 p.m. | Coffee Tea & Books, Bedford | Cost of purchase | Book lovers, meet your next favorite author — join Linda Everett Moyé and Shahari Moore, enjoy live readings, get your books signed, and enjoy Butterfly Mango Dragon Fruit tea.
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As we age, skin loses the firmness and elasticity that gives it a youthful appearance. A key reason? Skin cells lose energy, hindering essential functions like collagen production.
Aww shucks. Chef Tim Love replaced Tannahill’s former restaurant T’s Tavern with a new concept serving up barbecue and raw oysters. Corner BBQ and Oyster Bar will feature offerings from Woodshed’s Smokehouse + a rotating oyster menu sourced from the East Coast. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
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Fort Worth Country Day has appointed its new Head of Upper Class, who will lead the upper grade levels 9 through 12. Meet the new boss. (Fort Worth Magazine)
A family concert at the Fort Worth Zoo last year featured some surprise guests.
The Cliburn Family Series is back for its second season and tickets are now on sale at $20 each, or $75 for a family of four. Enjoy “The Carnival of Animals” or “The Polar Express” — your kiddos even may be surprised by some zoo pals or a bee adventure.
Read
Fort Worth-based fitness coach Ron Green’s approach to overall wellness includes ditching marketing gimmicks. Study it in his new book “The Process.” You can also register in Green’s Race on Race Street on Saturday, Oct. 11 + read more books written by authors with ties to Cowtown.
Listen
Pentatonix is comin’ to town — to the tune of that one holiday jingle. The famed a cappella group that hails from Arlington will be at Dickies Arena for a two-night holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 21 + Monday, Dec. 22. Set your alarms for Santa tickets — which go on sale next Friday at 10 a.m. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Outdoors
This week, the council approved the inclusion of the Eastside Transportation Plan (ETP) in the city’s Master Transportation Plan. ETP maps out projects needed to reshape and reconstruct three Eastside streets.
Ranked
Are TCU students really the No. 1 happiest in the nation? According to The Princeton Review, they are. The rating came from students’ responses to a survey statement asking whether they feel happy at school. FTWtoday will find out next week during its Welcome Home Celebration and report back.
Trending
“Sure, Dallas is my neighbor, but I’m the one with personality” is what Cowtown might say if it had an inner dialogue. WFAA senior reporter Jason Whitely shared an article about how scientists might soon be able to make our inner voices audible.
Sports
The Aggies have their nose to the grindstone working on rushing — how does it compare to its SEC opponents? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas A&M Aggies and the SEC with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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The Buy
Our favorite back-to-school find for college students: an upholstered storage ottoman. Dorm rooms don’t offer much space, so smart storage solutions are a must. This ottoman delivers with a roomy interior and soft teddy velvet fabric — combining function with style.
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Did I trip and stumble onto a hidden gem over the weekend? This past Saturday, I discovered Fortunata Winery in Aubrey for the first time. I got there before the rush happened, which made me think I’d found a “diamond in the rough,” but after an hour or so, the place really began to fill up.
The most memorable experience of it all was the musical performance by Kai Schrank—a regular performer at Fortunata, whose style bears resemblance to that of Frank Sinatra. I’ve visited many wineries before, but never heard a talent like his. Check out his upcoming events.
Photo by FTWtoday
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