Hello Friday. April 19 2024 |
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Get ready. This week, we have not just one, but two incredible art events to talk about. The MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival is returning after a two-year hiatus + the Fort Worth Art Fair is kicking off its inaugural event. Head downtown from Thurs., April 7 to Sun., April 10 for all the art you could ask for. Here’s what’s up.
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The white tents are coming back to Main Street. | Photo by Geno Loro |
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MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival
The No. 3 art event in the US is returning for its 35th year. The festival will feature 200+ artists premiering $4 million worth of work ranging from sculptures to printmaking and everything in between.
Know before you go -
Where: 18 square blocks of downtown on — you guessed it — Main Street, from the courthouse to the convention center
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When: Thurs., April 7-Sat. April 9 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. + Sun., April 10 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- How much: Entrance is free.
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Don’t miss 125+ musical acts over four days. | Photo by Geno Loro |
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Fort Worth Art Fair
There’s a new kid in town — the Fort Worth Art Fair will host its first event highlighting 70+ artists. Celebrating our town’s rich artistic legacy, the fair will feature local creators and musicians. Know before you go
- Where: Sundance Square Plaza, 420 Main St.
- When: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. each day
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How much: General admission is free. Pro tip: Access the full fair with food, comfort, and privacy with a VIP pass ($100/day), or purchase the Music Lovers bracelet for an up-close viewing experience.
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Today - Seeking Out Wildlife | Tues., April 5 | 10-11 a.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Learn how to search for + identify wildlife using the Seek app by iNaturalist. 🔍
Wednesday -
The Office Themed Trivia | Wed., April 6 | 7 p.m. | Maple Branch Craft Brewery, 2628 Whitmore St. | Cost of purchase | Channel your inner Michael Scott + challenge your friends to the ultimate night of trivia. 👔
Thursday -
Crawfish Boil | Thurs., April 7 | 7 p.m. | Lola’s Trailer Park, 2735 W. 5th St. | Cost of purchase | The Wild Cajun Crawfish Boil is coming back to town with live blues music. 🦐
Friday -
Ducks Unlimited Expo | Fri., April 8-Sun., April 10 | 9 a.m. | Texas Motor Speedway | $10+ | A family-friendly show featuring interactive villages where attendees can see, try + buy the latest outdoor products. 🦆
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Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody | Fri., April 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall | $25+ | World-renowned pianist Angela Cheng + Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon come together to present a highly-anticipated performance. 🎹
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We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends. |
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Weather
- 93º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Coming Soon -
An Arizona-based health food restaurant is coming to University Park Village. Flower Child will open Tues., April 12 at 1616 S. University Dr. + feature made-from-scratch healthy recipes for a range of diets including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, keto + paleo. 🌸 (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Closing -
Two Cowtown staples are leaving the West 7th neighborhood. Lola’s Saloon (2736 W. 6th St.) will move to 2000 W. Berry St. near Paschal High School in May. Following the bar, Dayne’s Craft Barbecue — which operates inside Lola’s — is also moving, but its new location has yet to be announced. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Award -
Fort Worth-born Taylor Hawkins posthumously swept the Grammys on Sunday night. The Foo Fighters drummer, who died on March 25, won best rock album (Medicine at Midnight), best rock performance (Making a Fire), and best rock song (Waiting on a War). 🥁 (The Dallas Morning News)
Sports -
The NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship lineup is set. Oklahoma, Minnesota, Utah, Alabama, Florida, Auburn, Michigan + Missouri will flip it out to be named the best NCAA team at Dickies Arena on Thurs., April 14 + Sat., April 16. Stick your tickets — and your chance to see Olympic champ Sunisa Lee — here. 🥇 (NCAA)
Outdoors -
Grass is always greener — just because the weather is warming up, doesn’t mean you need to dump your entire water bill into soaking your lawn. Learn how to spruce up your sprinkler system to save water in free classes with Fort Worth Water. Sessions are offered online and in-person on Sat., April 9, Thurs., April 14, Sat., April 16, and Thurs., July 14. 💧
Job -
Calling all college students: We’re hiring a (paid) Midwest Sales Intern. The perfect candidate is a self-starter, skilled communicator and researcher, and is passionate about our community. See details + apply.
Correction -
Close but no cigar. We got our numbers turned around in last Friday's newsletter with the name of an upcoming development. It is not Deco 696, but in fact, Deco 969 that is coming to 969 Commerce St. You can read more about the project in yesterday’s article.
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The moon is currently waxing crescent, marking the month of Ramadan, which began on Fri., April 1 with the new moon. Sky and landscape photographer Matt Lantz captured a little sliver of the moon setting behind the Tarrant County Courthouse in some amazing shots over the weekend. You can check the second-by-second phase of the moon on timeanddate.com or go old school with the Farmer’s Almanac.
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