Dinner attire, traffic, and more ways to fit in like a long-time local even if you’re a relative newbie. | Photo by FTWtoday
Now, say it louder for the people in the back. Whether you’re a Cowtown native or a relative newcomer, there are just some things every Fort Worthian understands to be true.
We asked our readers to share Fort Worth’s unwritten rules, from common city knowledge to relatable trends and local lingo. You won’t find these rules in a handbook, but they are undoubtedly absorbed by the community — and if you’re not from Fort Worth, these might be a little difficult to explain.
“When locals go to the Stockyards, they are usually not along East Exchange Avenue.”
“The brewery scene has become very dense, but most people’s favorite brewery is the one closest to their house.”
“Ask a local about the MoonTower, and he/she will fondly recall it.”
“The most affordable place in the 820 Loop still might be The Tub, outside of downtown across from Martin House.”
The Late Night Book Club: “The Women” by Kristin Hannah | 7-8 p.m. | Bedford Public Library | Free | From Editor Elizabeth: “My personal book club loved this novel, but it’s a real tearjerker. Make sure you have a box of tissues nearby.”
“The Last Five Years” by Jason Robert Brown | Thursday, Sept. 4-Saturday, Sept. 6 | Times vary | Circle Theatre | $37+ | It’s the final weekend to see the musical fresh off the Broadway stage — which opened in April and starred Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren.
Friday, Sept. 5
Soft Opening: Bubble Tea First, Everything Later | 11 a.m. | Tahocha, Arlington | Cost of purchase | Bubble tea fans, there’s a new spot on the block — get 50% off your order between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
5th Annual Fall Home and Garden Show | Friday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Sept. 7 | Times vary | Will Rogers Memorial Center | Cost of purchase | This year’s expo features 150+ local and national exhibitors, offering the best in home improvement, outdoor living, landscaping, and kid-friendly activities.
TCU Women’s Volleyball | 6:30 p.m. | Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena | $36+ | Watch the Horned Frogs bump, set, and spike on the UCLA Bruins.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Kitty Yoga | 10 a.m. | The Cozy Catfe, Arlington | $25+ | Guests bring their mats and they’ll supply the cats — be sure to check out the cafe’s other a-meowzing events coming up.
Fort Worth Princess Day | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Fort Worth Convention Center | $25+ | Enjoy 10 enchanting performances, as well as a special meet + greet, where you and your little one can meet your favorite character for photos, hugs, and autographs — costumes encouraged.
Sunday, Sept. 7
“The Witcher” in Concert | 7 p.m. | Will Rogers Memorial Center | $28+ | Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the role-playing game, and witness the timeless score brought to life by a live orchestra featuring the Polish folk metal band Percival — the original co-composers of the game’s soundtrack.
If you were planning on taking I-30 this weekend (between Arlington’s Feilder Road in Arlington and Fort Worth’s Eastchase Parkway), then you might want to read about the westbound lane closures starting this Friday at 9 p.m. (The Dallas Morning News)
Watch
A 2014 TCU graduate just joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. Jeremy Culhane — originally born in California — was a member of TCU’s Student Filmmakers Association and a campus improv group during his time in Cowtown. Watch Culhane on the season 51 premiere on Oct. 4. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
History
Will the former Los Vaqueros be demolished soon? That’s what the original 1915 building faces to make room for a new development. The current owners are planning a new hotel, restaurant, and tasting room, but aim to preserve the history of the building in some way. We’ll keep an eye on this for you. (WFAA)
Art
This Saturday is Fort Worth’s free and public Gallery Night. Stroll through participating art galleries, including Fort Works Art and Gallery 440, and discover your next favorite artist. Most galleries will be open between noon and 9 p.m. We’ll see you out there.
Eat
The Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation has created a new award to recognize leaders in the local restaurant scene. Calling culinary professionals — apply for the Kirkpatrick Visionary Award by Friday, Oct. 31. The winner will receive a $5,000 grant and will be announced Jan. 26.
Fun Fact
American Airlines just added its 1,000th airplane to its fleet. The 787-9 Dreamliner arrived in DFW last week. WFAA’s Jason Whitely gives us the full story.
Sports
Tonight, the Dallas Cowboys open the season on the road against the defending Super Bowl Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. In case you can’t catch it from one of DFW’s biggest screens — looking at you Live! Arena — get a full recap from the local experts at Locked On Cowboys.
Real Estate
Oxenfree West Oak, a new single-family and townhome community just 20 minutes from downtown Fort Worth, is officially on the map. Virtually explore eight floor plans with big style, and zero-maintenance living. We’ll give you a hint — patios, open-concept kitchens, and high-end finishes are all included.*
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Finance
When some of the big investors who backed companies like Uber and eBay before they IPO’d invest in a new company, people take note. That’s the case with Pacaso — 10,000+ everyday investors are already in. But the chance to join them ends Thursday, Sept. 18. Learn more about the opportunity.†‡*
Aside from megapacks and weekly coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
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A TikTok went viral over the weekend of a mother breaking the Micah Parsons news to her 7-year-old son, resulting in the boy bursting into tears. So far, the video has reached 4.6 million views and continues to climb.
This sad story has a happy ending, though. Parsons’ team reached out to the boy and his family via FaceTime. “In life, things happen that you can’t control,” Parsons mentored the boy. He even gifted the mini-fan a fresh No. 1 jersey to soften the blow. Chin up, little man.
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A little piece of Cowtown in... Canada? A friend texted me a picture of this bar during his recent trip to Vancouver, BC. The Liberty Distillery is a pub-style cocktail lounge and was one of the first small-batch distilleries in Vancouver.
The bar itself isn’t just any random bar. According to the bartender, it was built in 1895 and imported from Weatherford — of all places. This is where I slip on my detective hat. In digging into the backstory with the Director of Operations of the distillery, I hope to find out more information about its origins. For now, I’m crowd-sourcing for clues. So drop me a line if you know anything about this Texas artifact.
How did this bar get from Texas to Canada?
Photo by FTWtoday
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