“Little Women” was the first in a string of productions for the 2024-2025 season of the Fort Worth Opera. | Photo by Fort Worth Opera
Last season of the Fort Worth Opera (FWO) brought us an international singing competition and a hilarious twist on the classic “Cinderella” story. Editor Elizabeth here,and I can attest to that. Watching the 2024-2025 FWO season closer “La Cenerentola” in Italian was sure a delight — even if I couldn’t understand a single word.
Now, the FWO is back for its 80th season, keeping it the oldest opera company in the state of Texas. Although the FWO’s last performance inside the W.E. Scott Theater for a while was last season, the production has no plans of slowing down. Continue reading for details about its six upcoming shows, starting with...
🥀 “La Belle et La Bête”
The FWO will perform one act from “Beauty and the Beast” synchronized to film projected behind the musicians. Grab tickets to see it at the Ridglea Theater between Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22.
Dallas Wings vs. Seattle Storm | 6:30 p.m. | Dallas Wings, Arlington | $26+ | The team returns to their home court after Paige Bueckers’ record-breaking 44-point performance in Los Angeles.
Fort Worth Stockyards Silent Disco | 9 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall | $30 | If you’ve never been to a silent disco, now is your chance — three channels, three ways to bust a move.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Upcycled Jewelry Making | 1-3 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Vivian J. Lincoln | Free | Register to experiment with painted leather — mix and match, cut shapes, and add details with paint pens, with the help of the expert jewelry designer Carolyn “Kiki” Marco.
“The Music of Laurel Canyon” | 8-11 p.m. | Casa Manana Theatre | $49+ | Music group Buffalo Rome will perform best hits from artists who called the neighborhood home during the 1960s and 1970s — like Joni Mitchell, Stills, and The Mamas & The Papas.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Basic Sauces | 5-7:30 p.m. | Central Market | $100 | Learn to make mayonnaise, hollandaise, bechamel, creme anglaise, and two others to add to your sauce
Marlon Wayans | Times vary | Addison Improv, Addison | $50+ | Don’t just run and hide from the Sunday scaries, laugh at them in the face with actor, producer, and comedian best known for “White Chicks” and “Scary Movie.”
Garcia was San Jose’s police chief from 2016 to 2021 — hi, SJtoday.
Photo courtesy of the City of Fort Worth
Civic
Fort Worth’s newest Police Chief Eddie Garcia reporting for duty. Yesterday, City Manager Jay Chapa announced the city’s next police chief after a six-month selection process. Garcia steps into the role with 30 years of experience, including his role as former Dallas Police Chief and his latest role of Assistant City Manager of Austin. (KDFW)
Plan Ahead
The Fort Worth Zoo will host its third annual Deaf Day on Saturday, Sept. 20. Members of the Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing community are invited to the event where American Sign Language interpreters will be stationed throughout the zoo to provide communication to all guests.
Coming Soon
9 Ounce and Somm — there’s only one thing that can mean. A wine bar with a whiskey selection and a cigar lounge is opening up at the corner of Harmon Road and Heritage Trace Parkway in Alliance. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Announced
Texas is getting its first-ever White Castle in the slider company’s 100-year history — but FTW residents will have to drive far to get to it. Executives announced yesterday that a location will open in The Colony next summer. (The Dallas Morning News)
Stat
54%. That’s the percentage of Americans who say they consume alcohol — the lowest number recorded since tracking began in 1939. If you’re part of the 46% taking a break from booze (but still want a delicious drink), peruse our list of FTW’s alcohol-free sips.
Sports
WFAA’s Mike Leslie sports anchor reminded us there’s one week left until Friday night lights kick off. Follow him for the schedules, or watch select games on WFAA+ for free.
Listen
The US Olympic Hockey team has invited 44 players to attend the orientation next week in Plymouth, Mich. Among the invitees are Jason Robertson and Jake Oettinger. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Seasonal
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The Buy
Psst. Is it too soon to say…boo? Look away, summer fans. If you’re ready for fall, read on for our top decor picks:
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It’s official — the 2025 Big Tex Choice Award winners have been revealed.
Introducing the 2025 Big Tex Choice Award winners.
Photos by the State Fair of Texas
We know we’ve kept you waiting long enough — and we’re sorry for that. Earlier this month, we asked our readers to rank their favorites among all three categories of the Choice Award finalists: savory, sweet, and sipper. Now, we present to you the official winners, and let’s see how the readers’ favs lined up.
The Savory winner this year is the Crab & Mozzarella Arancini, but for FTWtoday readers, the Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger Deviled Egg Sliders took first place with 36% of votes.
The Sweet winner is the Chill & Thrill Delight, but readers couldn’t wait to get in line for the Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake with 57.7% of votes.
And finally, the Sipper winner is the Cookie Chaos Milkshake, which readers put in their No. 1 spot. It earned 44% of votes.
The Wrap
The Wrap
Check it out. This week, I got to take a tour of Bass Hall. What you’re viewing is beneath front row, but right in front of the stage. Behind the black net is where part of the stage lowers down, and where the orchestra sets up. Reminder that docent-led tours happen most Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
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