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Ever wondered about the angel sculptures downtown? For an agricultural city complete with a plethora of western art, the heavenly reliefs might seem a little out of place in Cowtown. Today, we’re breaking down the history of the Bass Performance Hall angel sculptures. |
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Remind us where we are?
Two 48-foot tall angels adorn the East 4th Street Grand Facade of the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall. Hewn from Texas limestone, the sculptures were installed in 1998 with wings flaring toward the heavens and golden horns trumpeting over the street.
The angels were created by Márton Váró, who was approached by the Bass family when the 2,042-seat performance hall was still in design. He elected to create custom sculptures that complimented the loftiness of David M. Schwarz’s architectural design, rather than emphasizing the city’s cattle industry. Together with the vaulted halls, arcaded galleries, and Scott and Stuart Gentling’s painted dome, the angels transport the block-sized building into a cathedral for performing arts.
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Every evening at Bass Hall is complete with a peek into the third floor balcony. | Photo by @ftwtoday |
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But how did he do it? Márton carved three sets of angels at different scales — from two-foot-tall models to building-size mockups — to finalize the design and figure out how to install them.
The sculptures were carved out of large numbered blocks that were transported and installed on the facade. They were so heavy that each piece required a finely tuned lifting device. The blocks hang from corresponding steel plates that are embedded in the concrete wall + no one block rests on another. Fun fact: The angels actually disguise air conditioning equipment — both pretty and smart. Wait, we wanna see You can see the angels up close and personal from the balcony on the third floor. From this perspective, you’ll notice that the sculptures are not identical, but have subtle differences. |
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Today - Game Hour | Wed., Aug. 3 | 4-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Southwest Regional, 4001 Library Ln. | Free | Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to try wacky games like Butts in Space, Sushi Go, or Pass the Pigs. 🎮
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Red Cross FA/CPR/AED Class | Wed., Aug. 3 | 5:30-7:45 p.m. | Game On Arena, 2551 Settlement Plaza Dr. | $108 | Become an expert on first aid + become certified in life-saving skills.⚕️
Thursday -
The Dear Hunter | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Tulips FTW, 112 St. Louis Ave. | $26 | The band will showcase its upcoming album + requested songs. 🎶
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It's a Vibe Karaoke Competition | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | Your Mom’s House, 3005 Bledsoe St. | Free | Hit the stage with R&B hits for a chance to win a $100 prize. 🎤
Friday - Pre-School Discovery Club | Fri., Aug. 5 | 10-11 a.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Bring your tots (ages 3-5) to a story, lesson, hike + crafts inspired by the sun. ☀️
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Midland | Fri., Aug. 5 + Sat., Aug. 6 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $80 | Catch the classic country band as its continues The Last Resort Tour.
Saturday -
Justin Ginsberg: Shaking the Shadow | Sat., Aug. 6 + Sun., Aug. 7 | Times vary | Amon Carter Museum of American Art Lawn | Free | Explore the Texas native’s exhibit of glass sculptural work.
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Drawing in the Garden | Sat., Aug. 6 | 9-11 a.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $25+ | Tap into your artistic side + draw inspiration from the beauty of the gardens. ✍️
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From taking professional photos to staging your home, League Real Estate offers a variety of marketing services. | Photo by League Real Estate |
Finding a stunning neighborhood in FTW is easy — but buying and selling a home takes a village.
This is why the team at League Real Estate built their company culture on innovative collaboration, working as a team to provide meaningful services + a positive community impact. All it takes to see the team in action is a quick stroll down Locke Ave. to the newly renovated Messer House — a historic Tudor home turned headquarters for the FTW team. 🏡^ |
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Weather - 105º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain
Eat -
Get your forks ready — DFW Restaurant Week is coming up. The 25th annual foodie fundraiser officially kicks off Mon., Aug. 8, but the preview weekend starts tomorrow. Line up for three-course dinners and two-course lunches at participating restaurants (including B&B Butchers and Bonnell’s) + chow down while supporting the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope. 🍽️
Biz -
The Elm at River Park, a newly-constructed 293-unit housing community near Clearfork, has been sold. San Antonio-based Embrey Management Services sold the development to TA Realty but will continue to manage the property, which features luxury apartments, a resort-style pool, and other upscale amenities. 💼 (Fort Worth Inc.)
Jobs -
The national teacher shortage is taking Fort Worth ISD by storm with 1,084 teacher resignations before July 1, a 50% increase since last year. The district is still looking to fill 300+ positions before the first day of school on Mon., Aug. 15. Explore opportunities here. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Today Is -
Clean Action Air Day — North Texans are being challenged to make one small change to their daily routine to improve the region’s air quality. Hop on the Dash — Trinity Metro’s all-electric mass transit and collect your complimentary wildflower seeds — or a shared bike to commute and not pollute. 🌸
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Fort Worth ISD is making the grade. At last week’s school board meeting, the district predicted that only two schools will fail the Texas Education Agency’s accountability scores — a significant decrease from the 18 schools that failed in 2019. 🏫 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Watch -
Fort Worthian Gastón Davis is bringing cross-cultural cowboy life to the screen. His new independent documentary “Cowboys Without Borders” follows the unseen lives of ranch hands from Paraguay to Montana. The film, which took five and a half years to make, is available on Amazon, Apple TV, and Youtube. 🐎 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Sports -
TCU quarterbacks Max Duggan and Chandler Morris are duking it out to lead the offense in the fall. In the first week of practice, first-year head coach Sonny Dykes has yet to set his lineup. Stay tuned + grab your tickets for the home opener against Tarleton State on Sat., Sept. 10. 🏈 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Trending -
Garth Brooks sold out AT&T Stadium on Saturday with a performance for 80,000 fans. The county music artist tweeted his appreciation for the DFW area, where he began his career in the 1980s. Garth is heading to Houston on Sat., Aug. 6 for his final American stadium concert. 🎤
Ranked -
No. 4. That’s where Greater Fort Worth ranked in PredictHQ’s August Event Index Report, a list of 40 busiest US cities that compares the number of local events with its population. While August is just starting, upcoming sporting events, concerts, and expos sets Fort Worth ahead of Dallas and Houston. (Fort Worth Inc.)
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Don't miss "A Tribute to Peace" with the Kyiv City Ballet in October. | Photo provided |
Speaking of the downtown venue, Bass Performance Hall has announced the 2022-2023 BNSF Popular Entertainment Series lineup. Featuring returning fan favorites like Lyle Lovett + welcoming new performers like the Kyiv City Ballet, the series runs Tues., Aug. 23-Fri. May 5, 2023.
From ballet performances to celebrity tributes, there’s something for everyone: - Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Tues., Aug. 23
- A Tribute to Peace, Mon., Oct. 3
- Monte Montgomery, Sat., Oct. 15
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T., Wed., Oct. 19
- An Evening with Slaid Cleaves, Fri., Nov. 18
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, Mon., Nov. 21 + Tues., Nov. 22
- Holidays with the One O’Clock Lab Band, Fri., Dec. 2
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Our Planet Live in Concert, Tues., March 21, 2023
- One O’Clock Lab Band Spring Showcase, Fri., May 5, 2023
Tickets for the August performance are available now + upcoming shows go on sale on Fri., Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. 🎫 |
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Editor's pick: Could we be any more ready? Maple Branch Craft Brewery (2628 Whitmore St.) is hosting Friends Trivia tonight at 7 p.m. Grab a pint of the returning Czech Ya Later Pilsner and hunker down for two rounds of 90s sitcom questions. You’ll probably want to order a wood fired pizza all to yourself because Joey doesn’t share food.
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