Fort Worth Key, September 2023

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VOL. 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 NO. 1

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BAILEY POWELL ALDRICH

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MICHAEL H. PRICE

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DIGITAL ISSUE:

4 Chef Tim Love’s Guide to the Stockyards

6 West is Among the Best for Culture and Shopping-andDining Delights

10 Key Dining

12 Key Things to Do

14 Key Shopping

16 Fort Worth Stockyards

18 Calendar of Events

26 Sundance Square, Cultural District, Fort Worth Stockyards, Downtown Fort Worth Maps

28 Fort Worth, Arlington, Mid-Cities, DFW Airport Map

30 Grapevine, TX

Chef Tim Love’s Guide to the Stockyards

CChef Tim Love is known as much for his vibrant personality as he is for his signature urban Western cuisine, creating inspired and innovative dishes that have earned widespread critical acclaim. With restaurants spanning the nation from Austin to Knoxville, Love’s roots remain in Cowtown.

There’s nothing ordinary about Lonesome Dove, Chef Tim Love’s prestigious Western bistro on the outskirts of the Stockyards. Established in 2000, Lonesome Dove remains a Fort Worth favorite, known for its unique take on American Western cuisine. From Rabbit-Rattlesnake Sausage and Wild Boar Ribs to Roasted, Garlic-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin, everyone finds something to love at Lonesome Dove.

If you’re looking for a burger that critics have named “one of the best in America,” you won’t have to go far. In the heart of the Stockyards, you’ll find Love’s burger concept, Love Shack. Known for its casual dining experience, Love Shack is great for parties of any size, for any age. Pick a spot in the two-level patio and enjoy made-to-order burgers, hot dogs, nachos,

hand-cut fries, and onion rings, root beer on tap, fresh squeezed lemonade, and a full beer and wine menu. Right next door you’ll find the iconic White Elephant Saloon, one of Fort Worth’s most legendary drinking establishments. Step inside the legendary oasis for an ice-cold beer and enjoy live music from local musicians. You can even order from the Love Shack menu!

All images courtesy of Love Management, Inc.

Love Shack

Any trip to Cowtown isn’t complete without a stop for Tex-Mex! One of Love’s newer concepts, Paloma Suerte, has everything you need to make your trip one for the books. Home to some of the best Birria Tacos in Fort Worth, Paloma Suerte is quickly becoming a Cowtown favorite. Remember to try the fanfavorite Tableside Personalizado Queso, anything from avocado to king crab can be added to spice up this Tex-Mex classic.

While Chef Tim Love is a pro in the kitchen, his ambition reaches far beyond, specifically in his newest concept, Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall. Named for his eldest son, Tannahill’s is a one-of-a-kind find in the heart of Mule Alley. It houses T’s Tavern, featuring quick bites and Love’s first-ever kid’s menu; the Lounge, a perfect place to grab cocktails with friends; the Pizza Shop, a pizzeria offering up pies by the slice; and, of course, The Music Hall, complete with a stage that knows no genre. Past acts include Jo Dee Messina and the Jonas Brothers!

You can even find Chef Tim Love’s limited-edition apparel brand, The Love Collection, inside Tannahill’s. Complete with clothing from denim to aprons, Love says the collection is all about confidence. “As an entrepreneur, I have to walk confidently into

any room and be ready for what’s ahead,” Love says. “The Love Collection has staple pieces for confident folks to make their own, for whatever situation life brings them.”

Just across the street you’ll find Love’s Italian fine dining concept, Caterina’s. At Caterina’s you can indulge in an array of authentic Italian dishes in a quaint, charming setting. Enjoy Italian classics like Bucatini Cacio e Pepe or Rigatoni Alla Vodka right in the heart of Mule Alley. Caterina’s encourages a phone-free environment so guests can focus on what’s most important: food and family.

Chef Tim Love’s influence and creativity stretch far beyond the Stockyards. You can venture to Denton for Queenie’s, Love’s steakhouse named for his mom, or travel just beyond the Stockyards for Gemelle, an Italian concept named for his twin daughters. Wherever your travels take you, you’ll surely find a bite of bliss at any Chef Tim Love concept.

Paloma Suerte

Lonesome Dove

Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall

West is Among the Best for Culture and Shopping-and-Dining Delights

by Michael H. Price

H“Happy to follow the bumpy brick road,” reads a newspaper headline from 1981— a lasting assertion that Camp Bowie Boulevard’s historic brick pavement must endure, and never mind the occasional traffic-engineering idea of modernizing the pathway with concrete and asphalt.

Now as then, seekers of entertainment, adventure, and dining experiences remain “happy to follow the bumpy brick road,” as a principal gateway to Fort Worth’s west side and its many commercial and civic offshoots. The attractions range from a burgeoning West 7th Street district to a broadening cultural and historical district – connecting southward with University Park Village, westward with the Chapel Hill shopping-and-entertainment development, and branching out further with new moviegoing venues, boutique eateries, and varied opportunities for strolling and sightseeing amid architectural innovations.

Pioneering publisher and civic booster Amon G. Carter, founder of Fort Worth Key, née Fort Worther, characterized Fort Worth as “where the West begins.” And for locals and visitors alike, the west side marks the beginning of that beginning: The West hardly could have picked a keener starting point than Fort Worth.

Prominent among the newer landmarks is Dickies Arena, a versatile 14,000-seat showplace named after the Fort Worthbased manufacturer of workplace clothing. Located at 1911 Montgomery Street within the Will Rogers Memorial Center, Dickies Arena complements and expands the scope of the adjacent Will Rogers Complex, providing a new home for the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

And Fort Worth, in turn, hardly could have picked a site more apt for its burgeoning west side Cultural District. Rippling

with heavy-duty commercial, artistic, and residential growth since the dawn of the 21st century, the west side overall has seen its very skyline change with the transformation of a busy West 7th Street into a streamlined conduit connecting the downtown area’s Sundance Square development with the Cultural District. Heading west (naturally) from downtown Fort Worth, one finds the Cultural District radiating from the intersection where 7th Street crosses University Drive and, in the process, morphs into the historic, brickpaved Camp Bowie Boulevard.

Visitors in search of western-style discoveries—from plain-and-fancy dining, to fine art and varied entertainment—will find such delights in volume on the west side. Cultural attractions, restaurants, mainstream and special-interest shopping, and lavish natural gardens flourish as a reminder of how Fort Worth has built upon its frontier origins. Several of the world’s finer museums, playhouses, and galleries anchor a vast Cultural District. The aforementined hand-laid red-brick pavement of Camp Bowie Boulevard is an attraction in itself, lined with an ever-expanding array of art galleries, stage-and-screen auditoriums, boutiques, scholarly museums, restaurants and lounges, and shopping malls.

Unique movie viewing options abound in Fort Worth. Treat yourself to dinner and take in Hollywood’s latest at Movie Tavern West 7th, or enjoy a retro movie experience at Coyote Drive-In Theater & Canteen on Panther Island. For the more arthouse-oriented, the Modern Art Museum’s Magnolia at the Modern film screening series has offered a thoughtful curation since the early 2000s. A more recent billing of theirs is Movies That Matter, a free, bi-monthly film series pro-

August 27, 2023–January 7, 2024

August 11–November 26

Louise Nevelson (1899–1988), Lunar Landscape (detail), 1959–60, painted wood, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, Purchase with funds from the Ruth Carter Stevenson Acquisitions Endowment, 1999.3.A-J

The World Outside: Louise Nevelson at Midcentury is organized by the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Generous support for the project comes from The Kaleta A. Doolin Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Carter’s presentation of The World Outside: Louise Nevelson at Midcentury is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation Temporary Exhibitions Endowment.

Jammie Holmes, Endurance, 2020. Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas. 66 × 40 inches. Collection of Kenneth Caruso. © Jammie Holmes. Photograph by Emery Davis. Courtesy of the Artist and Library Street Collective, Detroit

gram that celebrates diversity and inclusion, courtesy of the City of Fort Worth’s Human Relations Commission.

Farther along to the west of the west, the newly dedicated Como Community Center’s $12 million complex at 4660 Horne Street has installed a gymnasium, a library, after-school activity centers, and all-ages activity programs.

Luncheon attractions, sparked by the addition of Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick in Ridglea Village, have grown to include such established draws as Blue Bonnet Bakery, Feastivities, Secret Garden Restaurant, and The Lunch Box. A longtime popular favorite, Ol’ South Pancake House at 1509 S. University Drive, anchors the lower reaches of the west-by-south side and lends a sense of history to the immediate area’s dining opportunities.

University Park Village, too, is rich in variety—a high-end shopping district offering popular brands like Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, lululemon, Nike, Pottery Barn, and Williams Sonoma among casual and fine-dining experiences like Flower Child and Pacific Table. The high-tech wonderland Apple Store anchors it all.

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History commands the westward view of the district from Montgomery Street, and just northward are additional cultural touchstones: Designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art houses a definitive collection of American paintings, photography, and sculpture. The collection spans early 19th-century art to modern works of today, and is home to nearly 400 works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. Nearby is the Louis Kahn-designed Kimbell Art Museum, still living up to Newsweek’s description as “arguably the most beautiful museum in America” including its Renzo Piano Pavilion addition. The neighboring Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is the oldest such museum in Texas—housed in a work-of-art 2002 building designed by world-renowned Japanese architect, Tadao Ando, and featuring bold gallery

exhibitions, concert attractions, and, every weekend, the latest independent films.

The Museum of Science and History, anchoring a campus within the Cultural District, has been designed by similarly renowned architects Ricardo and Victor Legorreta. Inside, one finds vast galleries of Texas-bred dinosaur specimens and the state’s oil-and-gas heritage, in addition to the Cattle Raisers Museum, the Fort Worth Children’s Museum, Stars Café, and the digital Noble Planetarium. The Omni Theater, an IMAX® superscreen dome, links with the Museum of Science and History and will reopen summer 2024 after renovations. Nextdoor is the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, honoring women of the American West who lived and worked on ranches, led expeditions, sat before an easel, aimed a rifle and hit the bull’s eye, or sat on the Supreme Court.

When the museum meanderings trigger an appetite for fine dining, two longestablished, museum-based cafés stand ready to serve. The Kimbell Café, located in the museum’s Kahn building, offers indoor or patio lunch and a light evening menu. The Modern Art Museum’s 250seat Café Modern, with an outdoor terrace, overlooks a serene reflecting pond. The Modern’s full-service kitchen delivers superb cuisine for lunch, Sunday brunch, and scheduled seasonal dinners, all created by chef Jett Mora.

Neighboring the museum community is the city’s landmark Will Rogers Memorial Center, a versatile, 85-acre entertainment complex with 45 acres housing the Will Rogers Coliseum & Auditorium. Its majestic Pioneer Tower dates from the Texas Centennial Celebration of 1936. Still a dominant feature within the district, the coliseum holds pride of place as the first domed structure of its kind in the world. The complex also boasts an equestrian center and exhibit halls, home to the annual Fort Worth Stock Show.

Southward off University Drive, visitors can experience the glories of nature at

Trinity Park, a pristine oasis bordered by a fork of the placid Trinity River. Here, picnickers, joggers, and strollers can explore wandering pathways or travel on a miniature railroad. Opposite the park across University Drive, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden beckons. Founded in 1934, it’s a lush 109-acre tapestry of dappled shade accented by vibrant splashes of color. The Garden is home to thousands of species of native and exotic plants in 21 specialty gardens and is and the oldest major botanic garden in the state of Texas. The Europeandesigned Rose Garden features more than 3,400 roses, and the 10,000-square-foot Conservatory houses tropical flowers and foliage from around the world. Adjacent to the Botanic Garden is the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) whose mission is to “reduce its footprint on the natural world as well as protect and restore ecosystem services.” BRIT’s building was designed as an example of how much of

this can be accomplished.

A short distance southward lies the illustrious Fort Worth Zoo, nationally ranked among the finest. The zoo is home to thousands of animals, both native and exotic. Viewing facilities and natural habitat exhibits are set up for optimal views of the animals, often separated from their observers by only a river, a waterfall, or a large window. Shaded rest spots and picnic tables are available, along with several on-site eateries.

Across from the Zoo, Log Cabin Village offers another view of the city’s rich frontier history boasting seven authentic log homes, dating from the mid-to-late 1800s. Period-dressed interpreters greet visitors inside each cabin, offering a living history of the home and its origin.

The mood to explore might be triggered by art, dining, shopping, or the wonders of nature. Fort Worth’s west side meets all these interests and then some!

KEY DINING

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97 WEST KITCHEN & BAR - They say the west begins in Fort Worth, and I say the pioneering never ends. And everyone knows the Editor of Fort Worth Key is the authority on such things. More important than my unsolicited philosophizing is Hotel Drover’s resident eatery 97 West Kitchen & Bar. Experience adventurous dining with offerings described as “contemporary Texas fare, elevated ranch classics, and reimagined Southern comfort foods ” 97 West Kitchen & Bar also offers an adult beverage curation composed of local spirits and an ever-changing menu of seasonal drinks. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-10 p.m. 200 Mule Alley Dr., 682-255-6497, https://hoteldrover. com/dining/97-west-kitchen-and-bar.

ÁTICO - On the 6th floor of the SpringHill Suites in Fort Worth’s Historic Stockyards sits Ático, Chef Tim Love’s latest, an inviting rooftop eatery and bar with a luxurious feel. The panoramic views of the Stockyards and glimmering lights of downtown are more than enough to keep you coming back trip after trip, but the carefully curated food and drink menu are what sets Ático apart from all the dining options available in the Stockyards. A wide array of Spanish-inspired drink and food options are available to those looking to expand their horizons and take a quick trip to Barcelona. ¡Vamos! Mon.-Fri. 4:30 p.m.-close. Sat.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-close. 2315 N. Main St. 682-255-5112, www.aticoftworth.com.

B&B BUTCHERS & RESTAURANT - Behind tall glass walls in the Shops at Clearfork sits special occasion-worthy B&B Butchers, the refined meat eater’s delight. Next to the colossal cuts on display you’ll find a robust wine selection, admirable in their chilled cellar in the middle of the restaurant. While all of the steak house standbys are on the menu, and delivered exceptionally, you can also get full caviar service or try something more adventurous, like brisket ravioli. No time to sit and eat? No problem. Fresh cuts of meat are available next door at The Butcher Shop for those who’d rather cook at home. Steakhouse: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The Butcher Shop: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. 5212 Marathon Ave. 817-737-5212, www.bbbutchers.com.

THE BISCUIT BAR - Located in the Stockyards’ hip Mule Alley, Biscuit Bar features biscuits made from scratch and lush toppings such as fried chicken, maple syrup, scrambled eggs, gravy, crispy bacon, and, of course, butter. Come for the biscuits, stay for cocktails called “cereal sips” like their Cinnamon Toast Punch. Oh, and pro tip? Don’t sleep on the salads. Sun.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. 128 E. Exchange Ave., #640, 817-912-5922, www.thebiscuit.bar.

CAFÉ MODERN - Composed of Texas ingredients, Café Modern’s menu blends seasonal foods from local artisans and diverse culinary traditions from around the globe. From sticky ribs to a cucumber and sundried tomato melt, this cloth-napkin restaurant has something for all tastes, all set against the backdrop of Tadao Ando’s iconic architecture. Dining is an art form, and Jett Mora is Chief Culinary Curator. Lunch Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Coffee/ cocktails Tues.-Thurs. & Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dinner Fri. 5-8 p.m. 3200 Darnell St. 817-840-2186, www.themodern.org/café.

CATTLEMEN’S FORT WORTH STEAK HOUSE:

Steak isn’t only for dinner- try the daily lunch menu! You can get a luncheon steak that includes a baked potato, salad, and their famous homemade rolls. Start your meal off with a savory appetizer: “Shoot ’em Up Shrimp,” crab cakes, calf or lamb fries, onion rings, and the list goes on. Cattlemen’s offers BBQ ribs, chicken, pasta, pork chops, a huge seafood selection, and “The Old Texas Standby” chicken fried steak. Prime rib is served on Friday and Saturday nights. Cattlemen’s extensive charcoal-broiled steak selection has been called “the ultimate in a fine steak” and can be ordered with a variety of enticing sauces like cognac pepper corn or gorgonzola. Top off your dinner with a homemade dessert: apple or pecan pie, cobbler, banana pudding, chocolate cake, or New York-style cheesecake. Private banquet rooms offer seating for 10-120 guests. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. noon-9 p.m. 2458 N. Main St. 817-624-3945, www.cattlemenssteakhouse.com.

DON ARTEMIO - Upscale Mexican dining at its finest. Don Artemio takes heritage recipes from northwestern Mexico and makes them with local Fort Worth ingredients and mouth-watering, modern panache. This is the kind of joint you go for a special occasion, and it’s worth every dime. From their nopalitos fritos (tenderfried cactus) to their El Famoso “Chile Hojaldrado” (cream cheese and pecanstuffed poblano chile wrapped in puff pastry) to their in-house dry-aged beef, you simply can’t go wrong. From the clay bricks in the wall to the wood tables at which you sit, everything you see in the restaurant is imported from Saltillo, Mexico, too. It’s a love letter to Mexican heritage cuisine and a truly holistic experience... one that shouldn’t be missed. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5-10 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5-9 p.m. 3268 West 7th St. 817-470-1439, www.donartemio.us.

ESPARZA’S - If you land at the DFW International Airport hard up for Tex-Mex, first of all, I understand you. Second of all, you’re in luck. Touted as “independently owned, internationally known,” Esparza’s is perched in the same town as the airport: Grapevine. Since 1985, the Restaurante Mexicano has served up delicious fare that includes Tex-Mex classics like enchiladas and tacos, but also innovations like fried avocado stuffed with brisket and an assortment of quesadillas, nachos, fajitas, salads, and desserts. They have a patio strung with lights and call themselves “the margarita capital of Texas.” Enough said. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 124 E. Worth St. Grapevine, 76051, 817-481-4668, www.esparzastexas.com.

HONKY TONK KITCHEN - Executive Chef Alex Walters brings a passion for authentic Texas cuisine and hospitality to Billy Bob’s. After attending Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, he spent a decade leading culinary efforts across DFW before joining the team at Billy Bob’s Texas. He’s poured his heart into bringing great food to patrons from all over the world. The food selections at Billy Bob’s are far greater than the restaurant’s name “Honky Tonk Kitchen” may imply. In addition to the Honky Tonk Kitchen, Chef Alex oversees all culinary related business including the banquet operations where Billy Bob’s may

host 500-5000 guests in private events each week. Mon.Wed. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. & 6 p.m.close. Sun. noon-close. 2520 Rodeo Pl. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/about/honky-tonk-kitchen.

JOE T. GARCIA’S - When Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Garcia first opened in their home to diners in 1935 there were 16 seats. Eventually, the famed Tex-Mex outpost has poured out onto their famous, twinkle-lit patio and now seats up to 1000 diners. It continues to be family-run to this day, and the original recipes are still in use. Eighty-seven years later, the fare and ambiance keeps people coming back in droves. While the lunch menu features things like chimichangas, tamales, soups, and salads, the dinner menu is succinct: sizzling fajitas or enchiladas. The portions are generous which is good, because the tequila to margarita ratio is, too. Great for casual nights and special occasions alike. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 2201 N. Commerce St., 817-626-4356, www.joetgarcias.com.

THE KIMBELL CAFÉ - Located in the Kahn Building, The Kimbell Café offers in-house dining and to-go lunch options. Prepared by Chef Peter Kreidler, the Café menu offers a weekly rotating selection of soups, sandwiches, and quiche. Afternoon tea for two is also available. Choose from a selection of fragrant loose-leaf teas and enjoy an array of sweet and savory items, including scones, finger sandwiches, cookies, and muffins, all served with house-made jam and salted butter.

Lunch Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri. & Sun. noon-2 p.m. Happy hour Fri. 5-7 p.m. Boxed lunches, beverages, desserts, and afternoon tea Tues.-Sun. 2-4 p.m. Closed Mon. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-3328451, ext. 721, www.kimbellart.org/visit/dine.

LOS VAQUEROS - The incredible Cisnero Tex-Mex family recipes of Los Vaqueros have fed this guerita since I was knee high to a grasshopper, long before I was old enough to have one of their incredible margaritas. Whenever I think about Los Vaqueros I smell the sizzling fajitas sailing past, see the never-too-busy-foryou staff smiling in greeting, and taste the perfect queso/ chip ratio. Located in an old Stockyards warehouse, the restaurant manages to be both cozy and cavernous, and is 100% authentically western. Los Vaqueros accommodates events (like my dad’s 50th birthday party!) as easily as they do a nice lunch for two. Tues.Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Mon. 2629 N. Main St. 817624-1511, www.losvaqueros.com.

PRESS CAFE - Casual breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hour, curbside cocktails/family dinner packs, and weekend brunch? Count me in. For all of it. Press Cafe’s extensive menu includes notables like crab mac n’ cheese, banana walnut waffles, ahi heirloom salad, and short ribs. All of their burgers are made/ground in-house (including the veggie patties), and are just $10 during happy hour (Mon.-Thurs. 3 p.m.-6 p.m). Press is right on the Trinity, so when your day calls for some good, old fashioned contemplation and martinis while staring at a body of water, this is your place. Sun.-Tues. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Wed.Sat. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd. #105, 817-570-6002, www.presscafeftworth.com.

PROVENDER HALL - Ugh, don’t you love it when a bunch of hot millennial chefs open and operate an atmospheric, American West restaurant and feed you Skillet Cornbread with Whipped Honey Butter and Slow Smoked Beef Rib for Two, that you secretly try to eat for one? The large outpost’s open kitchen specializes in meats either smoked or cooked over their woodburning grill, all accompanied by an array of southern

classics like their Pimento Cheese, Hoppin’ John, and Cheddar Cheese Grits. They have a robust liquor list including a quality Moscow Mule and a little ditty called Golden Cheeked Warbler I have my eye on… Tues. 5-9 p.m. Wed.-Thurs. & Sun. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Closed Mon. 122 E. Exchange Ave. #110, 817-782-9170, www.provenderhall.com.

REATA RESTAURANT - Choosing from the best that southwestern food has to offer, Reata (Spanish for rope and name of the ranch in the 1956 epic Giant ) offers a menu that ranges from steaks to Creole dishes to southern standbys like their West Texas Pecan Pie. An example for the first course is Reata signature jalepeño and cilantro soup. The main course could be pan-seared pepper crusted tenderloin with port wine sauce and sides like bourbon creamed corn and bacon wrapped asparagus. Finish your meal with a dessert classic or something new, like dessert tacos with caramelized bananas and chocolate gravy. Lunch every day 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner Sun.Thurs. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 310 Houston St. 817-336-1009, www.reata.net.

THE ROSE GARDEN TEA ROOM - The Fort Worth location is located inside The Mercantile and Arlington’s inside Gracie Lane, two curated marketplaces of 200+ dealer booths with impressive collections of gifts, home décor, antiques, fashion, furniture, and more. The Rose Garden is a delicate blend of English tradition and old southern charm with an assortment of soups, salads, fruit, and sandwiches. Their entrées are the very popular Rose Garden Variety which is a sampler plate of chicken salad, fresh fruit, quiche, soup, and a pumpkin bread sandwich, and all dishes include their famed “toasties” for the table. There are several delectable desserts and specialty coffees and teas, too, including a three-course high tea. Arlington: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sun. 4720 S. Cooper St., 817-7953093. Fort Worth: Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & Sun. noon-3 p.m. Closed Mon. 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817731-7673, www.therosegardentearoom.com.

SECOND RODEO BREWING - Alright, alright, alright (McConaughey voice), Second Rodeo Brewing’s authentic and unapologetic Texan style has descended upon the Fort Worth Stockyards. Inspired by Waylon, Willie, and the boys, there are three free live music sets every single day in this laid back restaurant and outdoor bar garden. Enjoy dishes like maple bacon glazed wings with waffle crumble and cheesesteak while you grab a pint. Second Rodeo’s crown jewel is their on-site brewery led by Dennis Wehrmann, a fifth generation brewer. They’ve also got a cocktail called Atomic Cool-Aid which, for me, inspires intrigue... Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-midnight. Fri.Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. 122 E. Exchange Ave. #340, 817-240-4959, www.secondrodeobrewing.com.

SHAKE SHACK - It’s simple, really: burgers, hot dogs, fries, and shakes... and one fabulous cheesestuffed portobello burger for vegetarian friends. Let’s just say this: people love Shake Shack so much they get tattoos of the logo and cater their weddings with it. As if serving their Texas special Cold Shot Concrete made of vanilla custard, chocolate custard, malt, salted caramel, dark brown sugar, and chocolate toffee isn’t enough, Fort Worth’s Shack is also partnered with Alliance for Children, a nonprofit that protects Tarrant County children from child abuse. Sugar coma and philanthropy? Ideal. Sun.Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 122 E. Exchange Ave. #160, 817-885-5420, www. shakeshack.com/location/stockyards-tx.

KEY THINGS TO DO

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AMON CARTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

- Located in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art explores the breadth and complexity of American creativity through an important and dynamic art collection. The Carter opened in 1961 to benefit its community by sharing the wonder of American art, fostering the growth of a vibrant cultural spirit, and stimulating everyone’s artistic imagination. Housed in a building designed by Philip Johnson (1906-2005), the Carter features one of the great collections of American art including masterworks of painting, sculpture, and works on paper by artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Jacob Lawrence, John Singer Sargent, Frederic Church, Thomas Eakins, Grant Wood, Alexander Calder, and Stuart Davis. The Carter is also home to a world-renowned photography collection that spans the history of the medium from the 19th century to today. It is also home to Amon G. Carter Sr.’s collection of nearly 400 works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, two of the most significant artists of the American West. Free. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. www.cartermuseum.org.

THE COWBOY CHANNEL - The Justin Studio at The Cowboy Channel broadcasts live daily shows such as Western Sports Round-Up and ProRodeo Tonight. It’s in 42 million homes on cable/satellite systems and can also be streamed online via The Cowboy Channel+ app at www.cowboychannelplus. com. Sign up and start streaming all your favorite PRCA rodeos for just $9.99 a month! Get behind-thescenes experience when you plan your trip to the Fort Worth Stockyards with a tour of the state-of-the-art 368 seat broadcast television studio. Tours Mon.-Fri.

11:45 a.m. & 4:15 p.m. directly after the twice-daily cattle drive. All tours have the option to attend a live one-hour production of Western Sports Round-Up, starting at 5 p.m. To book a tour email tours@thecowboychannel.com or call 817-989-2727. 130 E. Exchange Ave. www.thecowboychannel.com.

FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN - The Rose Garden was started in 1934 and now has more than 3400 roses with peak blooming times Apr.-Oct. Stroll through the Japanese Garden with its waterfalls, pools, and Koi fish, smell the herbs in the Perennial Garden, examine the large collection of begonias in the Exhibition Greenhouse, and go into the Conservatory to see orchids and bromeliads. The Fragrance Garden is available to those with visual impairment. Ages 16-64 $12, 6-15 $6, 65+ $10. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Hour-long docent tours are offered for an additional $1. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817392-5510, www.fwbg.org.

THE FORT WORTH HERD-TEXAS LONGHORNSDaily cattle drives through the Stockyards National Historic District recall the Fort Worth of the late 1800s. Weather permitting, cowhands dressed in 19th century ranching gear drive 10 to 15 heads of Texas longhorn steers down Exchange Ave. twice a day. Best viewing areas for the drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Building or across the street near the The Cowboy Channel Office that sits in front of Hyatt Place. The Herd also offers education pro-

grams based on the trailing life of a cowboy for school groups and other organizations by appointment. 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. daily. 817-336-4373, www. fortworthherd.com.

FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY provides hands-on learning experiences for all ages. Discover the cosmos in the Noble Planetarium, unearth ancient fossils in DinoDig, and imagine Jurassic creatures with DinoGlow. The Children’s Museum has long been a destination for our community’s youngest explorers. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 12-64 $16, 65+ $14, 3-11 $12, under three free. 1600 Gendy St. 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org.

FORT WORTH WATER GARDENS - Built in 1974, Philip Johnson and John Burgee’s design for the Fort Worth Water Garden was to be a “cooling oasis in the concrete jungle.” The main elements of the design are three pools of water: the meditation pool; the aerating pool and the active pool where water runs over layers of rocks and steps to a small pool 38 feet below. Special lighting makes the night sparkle. Numerous plants and trees also decorate the Water Gardens. The site was used as the backdrop for some scenes from the film Logan’s Run in 1976. 1502 Commerce St. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Information 817-392-7111, reservations 817-392-5718.

FORT WORTH ZOO - Ranked the No. 1 zoo in North America by USA Today, a trip to the Fort Worth Zoo is an adventure where you’ll see animals from around the world that all seem at home in their lush, natural habitats. In many settings, visitors are only separated from the animals by a river or waterfall, and are often faceto-face with them through large viewing windows! Home to more than 7000 animals, the Zoo is in the midst of a four-phase, $100-million master plan. The first phase, African Savanna, opened in April 2018, and the second phase, Elephant Springs, opened in April 2021. Visitors can also explore Texas Wild!, a turn-of-the-century complex featuring six regions of the state. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 365 days a year. Ages 13+ $16, 3-12 & 65+ $12, under three free. Halfprice on Wed. Parking $5/vehicle. 1989 Colonial Pkwy. 817-759-7500, www.fortworthzoo.org.

JOHN WAYNE: AN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE -

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want to giddyap back to yesteryear, and this exhibit is your invitation to saddle up. Fort Worth was deemed the perfect place to honor Wayne’s iconic marriage of rugged western sensibility to the glamour of the silver screen, and I couldn’t agree more. Ten thousand square feet of exhibition space lead you through the Duke’s robust life, from childhood on. Of course, his iconic movie career is highlighted with things you don’t want to miss seeing in person like costumes, prop features, and his True Grit Oscar, but lesser known aspects of John Wayne are highlighted, too. Did you know he was a Grammynominated poet? Hear recitations in his own voice alongside never-before-seen correspondence and photos, all curated by the Wayne family to ensure a comprehensive capture of their fabled relative. The experience is rounded off with a colossal offering of limited-edition merchandise and a lounge that fea-

tures Duke Bourbon among other drinks. Cheers! 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 2501 Rodeo Pl. 682-224-0956, www.johnwayne.com/experience.

KIMBELL ART MUSEUM - One of the outstanding art museums in the United States, the Kimbell is housed in an award-winning building: the last completed work under supervision of architect Louis I. Kahn. In addition to an excellent permanent collection, the museum offers a full program of changing exhibitions, lectures, concerts, films, workshops, and tours. There’s also a bookstore and a chic restaurant on site, and happy hour every Fri. 5-7 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. noon-8 p.m. Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-3328451, www.kimbellart.org.

LOG CABIN VILLAGE - Set on 2.5 acres in historic Forest Park, Log Cabin Village consists of seven log homes dating back to the mid-1800s. Pioneer history comes to life through the authentic log homes and artifacts, a blacksmith shop, a one-room schoolhouse, a water powered gristmill and an herb garden. See historical interpreters demonstrate various pioneer chores such as candle making, spinning, and weaving. Special tours available. Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Closed Sun. & Mon. Ages 18+ $7, 4-17 & 60+ $6. Under four free. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln. 817-392-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.

MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH -

Designed by the world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, this striking building is composed of five pavilions of concrete and glass arranged around a 1.5 acre reflecting pond. The Modern maintains one of the foremost collections of postwar art in the central United States, consisting of more than 3000 significant works of modern and contemporary international art, including pieces by Anselm Kiefer, Robert Motherwell, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Gerhard Richter, Susan Rothenberg, Richard Serra, Andre Serrano, Cindy Sherman, and Andy Warhol. Visitors to the museum can also enjoy lunch in Café Modern’s elliptical dining room set on the reflecting pond or shop for unique gifts at The Modern Shop. Educational programming and the Museum’s film series, Magnolia at the Modern, take place in the Museum’s state-ofthe-art auditorium. Ages 18+ $16, seniors 60+ $12, students with ID $10, under 18 free. Half-price Sun. Free Fri. Access to Grand Lobby, Café Modern, and The Modern Shop is free. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat.-Sun.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Mon. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL

WESTERN HERITAGE

MUSEUM - Through artifacts, artwork, historical records, and current events, the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum offers a true perspective and a fuller and richer cultural view of the people and activities that contributed to the building of the historical American West. The museum has been committed to its vision of giving recognition to the outstanding pioneers of color who played a role in settling the early American western frontier since its founding in 2001 by Jim and Gloria Austin. The museum’s Hall of Fame also acknowledges individuals that have contributed to the western culture and tradition and continue to play a part in keeping this important piece of American history alive. Wed.-Sat. noon-4 p.m. by appointment. Ages 5-61 $10, 62+ & students with ID $8, under five free. Group rates available. 2029 N. Main St. 817-534-8801, gaustin@cowboysofcolor. org, www.cowboysofcolor.org.

NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME - Women of the American West are honored here, and it’s not only those who have lived and worked on ranches or sat on a horse in a rodeo arena. Also celebrated for their spirit and determination are the women who led an expedition to the Pacific Ocean, performed on a stage, sat at an easel, stood before a classroom, put pen to paper, aimed a rifle and hit the bulls eye, and sat on the highest court in the land. With more than 5000 artifacts and information on over 400 women, the musuem is located in Fort Worth’s Cultural District next to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History. The museum’s motto is “The Women Who Shape the West…Change the World” also has an award-winning gift shop you will not want to miss. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 13-64 $12, 65+ & military/first responders $9, 4-12 $6, under four free. 1720 Gendy St. 817-3364475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

STOCKYARDS & STOCKYARDS STATION are unique places in Texas: an exciting blend of old and new. The livestock industry began to develop here in the 1880s. There were cattle, sheep, hog pens, and horse and mule barns. The original wooden barns burned in 1911 and were replaced with concrete and steel buildings. Stockyards Station is proudly dedicated to the preservation of the livestock industry. Evidence of that is the twice daily cattle drives at 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. Come and explore 14 restaurants, 13 bars, 35 shops and over 17 must-see attractions all surrounded by the rich history of the Fort Worth Stockyards. This is also where you can go to Billy Bob’s, the world’s largest honky tonk, historic Cowtown Coliseum and the Livestock Exchange Building. Stockyards Station’s event calendar is at www.stockyardsstation.com. Along Exchange Ave., 817-625-9715, www.fortworthstockyards.org.

STOCKYARDS MUSEUM - Located in the historic Livestock Exchange building and sponsored by the North Fort Worth Historical Society, the Stockyareds Museum displays cattlemen and cowboy photographs and equipment and photographs and artifacts from meat packers Swift & Co. and Armour & Co. A Native American exhibit features artifacts from several tribes with special emphasis on Comanche Chief Quannah Parker. Fun fact: an electric light bulb first turned on in 1908 at the Byers Opera House in Fort Worth is still burning at the museum. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sun. Ages 13+ $2, under 12 free. 131 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-5082, www.stockyardsmuseum.org.

THE TEXAS COWBOY HALL OF FAME - Housed in the historic Exhibits Building in the Stockyards, the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame honors 140+ cowpokes who have excelled in and out of the rodeo arena. Honoring all areas of western heritage, the Hall of Fame is home to world champion rodeo stars, ranchers, western entertainers, business people, and more. Honorees include Lane Frost, Tuff Hedeman, Larry Mahan, Red Steagall, George Strait, Ricky Bolin, Charmayne James, Billy and Pam Minick, Chris Cox, Ty Murray, and Trevor Brazile, to name a few. Display booths for each honoree contain memorabilia and mementos of their careers and accomplishments. Also featured is the John Justin Trail of Fame. Be sure to ask about future TCHOF plans during your visit! Mon.-Tues. & Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Wed. Ages 5+ $5, under five free. 2515 Rodeo Pl. (across from Billy Bob’s) 817-626-7131, www.tchof.com.

KEY SHOPPING

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CAMP BOWIE DISTRICT - If you’re a person who likes women’s fashion, you’ve found the motherlode. With cool names like You Are Here and Keeping Up with the Joneses, I counted at least ten boutiques filled with a bounty of clothes, accessories, and gifts, all with different buyers, of course, so all with different stuff! Other retail favorites are Archie’s Gardenland, run by probably the nicest horticulture-savvy people you’ll ever meet, and Carter Bowden Antiques, an everchanging ocean of one-of-a-kind pieces. Hours and phone numbers vary by store, so be sure to check the website: www.campbowiedistrict.com/shopping.

PRIPPIE - “A pop of preppy with a hint of hippie” creates this adorable boutique’s portmanteau, so it’s got a little something for all different styles! Prippie’s a clothing and accessory hub, of course, but they also sell seasonal decor and gifts like Texas-themed and hand-painted Topo Chico stationary, candles with scents named things like “If you were a spice girl, you’d be pumpkin spice,” punny dog toys, and beautiful notebooks. Basically, if you’re going to a party and need a gift and something to cute to wear, Prippie’s a one-stop, affordable shop. Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon. 4829 Camp Bowie Blvd. 682-708-7777, www.shopprippie.com.

With over 200 vendors, THE MERCANTILE has a wealth of everything from handmade jewelry to oneof-a-kind furniture to hostess gifts to home décor. It’s also home to the Rose Garden Tea Room, which means you can shop all morning, refuel, and then carry on all afternoon. If you don’t need to marathon, that’s fine, I’m just saying The Mercantile has your back, okay? Each booth is like entering a completely different store without having to go outside- ideal for Texas’ erratic weather. There are baby gifts, original paintings, vintage place settings, serving bowls and, of course, plenty of TCU gear. The Mercantile was started by philanthropic businessman Holt Hickman, and the antique mall reflects his values by holding special events that benefit local causes. Go get lost in the booths; it’s a treasure hunt. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.6 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-377-0910, www.the-mercantile.com.

MULE ALLEY - A fairy-light strung concourse inside of The Stockyards, Mule Alley is composed of barns that have been standing for over a hundred years, now gutted to outfit retail and restaurateurs aplenty. The quaint street dead ends into another exciting destination, too: Hotel Drover. Mule Alley is the place to be! Every week there seems to be something new swinging its doors open: shops, restaurants, bars and, for some lucky people, even some office spaces. 122128 E. Exchange Ave., www.mulealleyfortworth.com. Hotel Drover: more than a place to wine, dine, and sleep! Inside the lobby are two shops, one of which is LUCCHESE CUSTOM COLLECTION AT HOTEL DROVER, the only Lucchese boutique of its kind in existence. At WIDE BRIM BY FLEA STYLE, western sensibility meets coastal relaxation in a shop carefully curated by locals. So, there you have it. Style that’s both bespoke and cool, all achieved in one lobby. 200 Mule Alley Drive, 817-755-5557, www.hoteldrover.com/ stay/stockyards-shopping.

Amanda and Matt, the creators of KIMES RANCH, have taken their fashion background to create a more thoughtful jean. With details like a special pocket for a knife, flattering pocket placement, and womenswear with a high enough rise to cover up while riding but not so high as to sacrifice style, they’ve managed to make the sartorially pleasing utilitarian. Yeehaw! 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Suite 120, www.kimesranch.com.

KING RANCH SADDLE SHOP was established in 1853, and boy is it tenacious. During the Reconstruction Era the ranch had to get back on its feet, and part of that was hiring in-house craftsmen to create their very own saddles. After mastering that craft, King Ranch output expanded into more leather gear, all branded with King Ranch’s iconic “W.” Due to legend-fueled demand, they began selling products outside of the ranch and King Ranch Saddle Shop was born. Suite 530, www.krsaddleshop.com.

In regards to a classic outfitter in the Alley, look no further than LUCCHESE BOOTMAKER, home of your bespoke forever boot. It all started when Lucchese brothers Salvatore and Joseph emigrated from Italy to Texas, bringing their father’s cobbler legacy with them. With fans from Prince Harry to Sandra Dee, Lucchese boots are canonical. Simply put, it’s where elegance meets western practicality. Party trick: It’s pronounced lu-kay-see. Mon.Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Suite 500, 817-918-7999, www.lucchese.com.

In mid-2023 OLD GRINGO BOOTS sidled up to the Mule Alley party, offering another strong option for handcrafted boots made of the finest leathers. You’ll be fitted by some of the nicest sales associates in town, to boot! (See what I did there?)

At PH BARN DOOR you’ll find the American Paint Horse Association’s official store featuring clothes, accessories, and some home goods like picture frames, all as unique as the Paint Horse itself. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Suite 420, 817-222-6411, www.phbarndoor.com.

PROPER SUPPLY CO. is the latest store to open its swinging saloon doors to shoppers in Mule Alley and features western wear with their crown jewel: Stetson. The store describes itself succinctly on its Instagram as an outpost of carefully curated, American-made, story-driven merch, all with exceptional service. They carry gorgeous, silversmith-crafted jewelry for everyone, belt buckles galore, and boots. Many, many boots. There are also things like sterling silver martini glasses and exclusively designed clothes for the bougie cowboy in your life. Suite 550, 949-874-1281, www.instagram.com/propersupplycofw.

TUCKER BROWN knows fashion, and he’s here to stay. Partnering with his sister, he opened his first boutique in Lubbock nearly 30 years ago before branching out to Fort Worth. While the merchandising errs young, there’s truly something for everyone among the seasonal, on-trend pieces throughout the store. Also to be found are fun Fort Worth gifts like glasses and pillows featuring maps of the city and beautiful, watercolor stationery. Suite 130, 806-4384512, www.tuckerbrown1986.com.

Dolly Parton famously pleaded, “Why’d you come in here lookin’ like that, with your cowboy boots and your painted on jeans, all decked out like a cow-

girl’s dream?” I have a strong feeling her inspiration was the one and only WRANGLER. While ubiquitous in the world of denim, a Wrangler store as fabulous as the one in Mule Alley isn’t as common. Fort Worth is truly being treated to the best. Now go get some famous jeans and break some hearts, ya hear? Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Suite 140, 682-610-3347, www.wrangler.com.

NEAR SOUTHSIDE - Near Southside is near… cool people. Truly. SiNaCa Studios is both a glassblowing school and shoppable gallery. A shop called Leaves has books and tea. You see what they did there? Etico is an entirely woman-owned boutique dedicated to sustainable shopping. Supporting tribal artisans worldwide is Brooha Market, and Kendall Davis Clay features local handmade ceramics for purchase. Are you sensing a trend? If you’re looking for environmentally friendly wares and a DIY vibe, this area is for you. Hours and phone numbers vary by store, so be sure to check the website: www. newsouthsidefw.org/southside-guide.

THE SHOPS AT CLEARFORK RANCHNothing says “Texas” quite like a shopping center anchored by DFW’s darling: Neiman Marcus. The Shops at Clearfork Ranch offer both high end and mainstream shopping, food, and entertainment. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. 5188 Monahans Ave., 817-9853773, www.simon.com/mall/the-shops-at-clearfork.

THE STOCKYARDS - The Stockyards is overflowing with incredible restaurants, and of course there are plenty of great stores in which shoppers can work up an appetite. Find sturdy, beautiful boots at Cavender’s or Leddy’s and hats at the aptly named Best Hat Store. Get laced up with elegant equine necessities like saddles, spurs, and ropes at KO Trading. If you’re visiting, snap up a non-cheesy souvenir at Texas Jake’s Trading Company, Destination Fort Worth, or Texas Hot Stuff. Flip through old and new presses alike at Chief Records. While they have all kinds of genres, this is where you’ll find the good stuff: old school country vinyl. There's something else for hipsters- Texas Western Legends satisfies all your Victorian steampunk attire needs. If you enjoy looking like an 1800s Texan school marm ready to jump on a horse (who doesn’t?) head to Jersey Lilly Old Time Photo Parlor at the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame to capture proof you were born in the wrong era. There are historic walking tours on offer, and did I mention open containers are permitted in the Stockyards? Enjoy. Hours and phone numbers vary by store, so be sure to check out the website: www.fortworthstockyards.org/shop.

TEXAS GOLD MINORS - Calling all miniature cowpokes! Inspired by their daughter’s beautiful stagewear and authentic Western apparel in the music industry, Judy and Ed Henson opened Texas Gold Minors in the Stockyards in 2004. The familyowned boutique features an adorably curated selection of children’s attire and accessories, ensuring Texas Gold Minors has become the destination for unique, iconic, and well-crafted Western apparel for children around the world. From hats to pearl snaps, there’s a little something for everybody. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Stockyards Station: 140 E. Exchange Ave., Suite 116, 817-6257288, www.texasgoldminors.com.

SUNDANCE SQUARE - With live music echoing and wafts of delicious food from outdoor restau-

rants in the air, Sundance Square is alive and bustling. Duck into Haltom’s, a Fort Worth jeweler since 1893, or stop by trusty standbys like Sunglass Hut, Francesca’s, and It’sugar. Notable, chic boutiques include Parts Unknown, Overland Sheepskin Co., Estelle Colored Glass, and Earthbound Trading Company. Sundance Square was first developed by the Bass family in the 1970s, and if you like people watching and a big city vibe, you’ll love taking it all in here. Hours and phone numbers vary by store, so be sure to check the website: www.sundancesquare.com/shopping.

UNIVERSITY PARK VILLAGE - Head to University Park Village to find several well-curated boutiques, often family-owned, like The Impeccable Pig and Altar’d State. There are also comfortable classics such as Chico’s, Anthropologie, and J.Crew. There’s a lot to see, do, and eat, and the Village’s sleek façade and retail offerings make the waitlist at its Apple store a little more bearable. What do you mean it’s $150 for you to turn my phone off and on again? I’d much rather spend that at Kendra Scott. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m.-6 p.m., 1612 S. University Dr. www. simon.com/mall/university-park-village/stores.

WATERSIDE - Settled next to the Trinity River, aptly named Waterside is a pretty cluster of stores, shops, and trendy places like CycleBar. There’s a colossal REI, which is especially key right now since people have a newfound interest in getting out into wide open spaces, magical places where fresh air is kept. Also, if you’ve been staying in and have become a bit of a self-made chef, you might consider upgrading your tools at Sur la Table. It’s pronounced sir-la-TAW-bluh, and I’m telling you so you can impress your friend Pierre. There is more info on Pierre in the West 7th listing below.Bryant Irvin and Arborlawn Dr. Hours and phone numbers vary by store, so be sure to check the website: www.watersidefw.com/directory.

WEST 7TH - From the historic Montgomery Plaza all the way to the latest place crowned cool by TCU students, there’s a lot happening on West 7th Street. This is the neighborhood where the fabled Domain XCIV is located, after all. You can buy small-batch, artisanal treats at Dude, Sweet Chocolate. This ain’t your stuffy friend Pierre’s chocolaterie in the 7th arrondissement à Paris, non. It’s better. Head to Esther Penn boutique for got-to-have-it clothes chosen by Texas women touched by sunny LA style. Stop by Wrare to discover avant garde homewares, and then swing by The Flower Market on 7th for a true-blue European cash-and-carry floral situation. You can make up a bouquet as you go with florists on hand to guide you along. Tout suite! www.fortworth. com/things-to-do/shopping/west-seventh.

WESTBEND - Located just across the street from University Park Village, WestBend has a distinctively relaxed directory of shops to enjoy, such as Dear Hannah, a trendy apparel and accessories shop with young women in mind; Johnnie O, known for quality, East Coast-meets-SoCal pieces; Karl’s Fishing & Outdoors, “the new tackle shop in Fort Worth for the modern angler”; Tyler’s, home of a laid back, athletic sensibility; and Warby Parker, where you can peruse trendy glasses to find the perfect pair. Should you be looking for something fabulous, though, the shopping center also has a bluemercury, home to a cornucopia of skin and makeup brands. Store hours vary. 1701 River Run, 817-870-1122, www.westbendfw.com.

SEPTEMBER 2023

calendar of events

Dates/prices are subject to change. Please confirm all information with the attraction or sponsoring organization.

Sep. 1 Dolly Shine. Doors 6 p.m. Niles City 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $18-$30. 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Sep. 1-2, 7-9 & 14-16 The Other Josh Cohen. Josh Cohen just can’t get a break. Soon though, his luck takes a turn when a mysterious envelope arrives that changes his life forever. By David Rossmer and Steve Rosen; orchestrations by Dan Lipton and David Rossmer; directed by Ashley H. White. Contains adult language and situations. ASL night Sep. 8. Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Fri. 8 p.m. Sat. 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. $47+. Circle Theatre: 230 West Fourth St. 817877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

Sep. 2 Josh Weathers Band. 9 p.m. $30. Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall: 122 E. Exchange, Ste. 200. 817-900-9300, www.tannahills.com.

Sep. 2 Lone Star Murder Mystery Dinner & Show. Cinch up yer saddle and join the posse, partner, there’s a murder to solve! Ride along on this hilarious journey through the old west with some of the zaniest characters to ever step off the stage. Doors 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. 18+. $66. The 81 Club at Billy Bob’s Texas: 2525 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Sep. 2 William Beckmann. Doors 6 p.m. Niles City 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $18$28. 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, www. billybobstexas.com/events.

Sep. 3 Labor Day Gospel Brunch & Social. 12-2:30 p.m. $49. Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall: 122 E. Exchange, Ste. 200. 817-900-9300, www.tannahills.com.

Through Sep. 3 Lives of the Gods: Divinity in Maya Art. An exhibition of some 120 rarely seen masterpieces and recent discoveries will depict episodes in the life cycle

of the gods, from the moment of their birth to resplendent transformations as blossoming flowers or fearsome creatures of the night. Created by masters of the Classic period (250–900 CE) in the spectacular royal cities in the tropical forests of what is now Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, these landmark works evoke a world in which the divine, human, and natural realms are interrelated and intertwined. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 12-8 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Adults $18, age 60+ and students $16, ages 6-11 $14, under six free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-3328451, www.kimbellart.org.

Sep. 6, 20 & 27 My Favorite Year, Witness for the Prosecution, and Heaven Can Wait will be screened on the listed dates, respectively. Organized by Auditorium Manager Tina Gorski, a lifelong movie lover, the films in this nostalgic series may hold special memories for you: no matter how many times you see them, they continue to draw you in one more time. While many of these films are available through streaming, it’s always more fun to see them in the theater. 2 p.m. Members free, nonmembers $5. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth: 3200 Darnell St. 817-7389215, www.themodern.org.

Sep. 7 Meet up at the Museum: Neurodivergent Adults. Neurodivergent adults and their guests are invited to join this drop-in program. This month’s theme is about artwork that features animals. Participants can explore artworks in the galleries, play games, get creative during a hands-on, art-making experience, and more! While the needs of individuals with autism are the focus of this program, it is also fun for family and/or friends. ASL interpretation provided upon advance request. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/events.

Sep. 7 Sam Smith: Gloria the Tour. Doors 6:30 p.m. Show 7:30 p.m. $35+. Dickies

Arena: 1911 Montgomery St. 817-4029000, www.dickiesarena.com.

Sep. 7, 14, 21 & 28 Ladies Night at Tannahill’s. Get ready for a night of the best two-step, west coast swing, and line dancing in town! 8 p.m. Ladies free, gents $5. Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall: 122 E. Exchange, Ste. 200. 817-900-9300, www.tannahills.com.

Sep. 8 Lainey Wilson. Doors 6 p.m. Hazard County 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $30-$85. 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Sep. 9 Magic City Hippies. 9 p.m. $30+. Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall: 122 E. Exchange, Ste. 200. 817-900-9300, www.tannahills.com.

Sep. 9 Mike Ryan. Doors 6 p.m. Hazard County 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$35. 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Sep. 9-17 With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, JERSEY BOYS is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and features electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You.” This show is suitable for most audiences. Show times vary. $29-$89. Casa Mañana: 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

Sep. 13 & 15 Pearl Jam. 7:30 p.m. Dickies Arena: 1911 Montgomery St. 817-4029000, www.dickiesarena.com.

Sep. 14 Second Thursdays at the Carter: Games & Gab. Join the Carter every second Thursday to connect with art through cocktails, conversations, and creativity. This month, indulge your competitive side and explore the collection with games in the galleries. 5-8 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-7381933, www.cartermuseum.org/events.

Sep. 15 Gabby Barrett. Doors 6 p.m. Niles City 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20$50. 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, www. billybobstexas.com/events.

Sep. 15 Here For A Good Time with Down and Out - George Strait Cover Band. Doors 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. $10. Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall: 122 E. Exchange, Ste. 200. 817-900-9300, www.tannahills.com.

Sep. 15-17 Jagged Little Pill. Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis,

life—everything we’ve been waiting to see in a Broadway show—is here in the exhilarating, fearless new musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music. Sep. 15: 7:30 p.m. Sep. 16: 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sun. 17: 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $44+. Bass Performance Hall: 525 Commerce St. 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

Sep. 16 Carter Playdate: Artists Assemble! Read The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess by Tom Gauld, explore a sculpture installation, and work together as a family to build your own assemblage sculpture inspired by Leonardo Drew. Carter Playdate is a free, monthly program for children ages 3-5 and their families. ASL provided upon advance request. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-7381933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Sep. 16 Casey Donahew. Doors 6 p.m. Niles City 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $25-$45. 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Sep. 16 Shaq’s Bass All-Stars Festival. Always one to spotlight the next generation of talented artists, DJ Diesel, AKA Shaquille O’Neal, is bringing his inaugural festival to Panther Island, featuring two stages of artists, Shaq-sized production, local food favorites, and more. 4 p.m.-12 a.m. $50+. 395 Purcey St. www.shaqsbassallstars.com.

Sep. 16-Jan. 28, 2024 Trespassers: James Prosek and the Texas Prairie. With new work by Connecticut-based artist and naturalist James Prosek, Trespassers: James Prosek and the Texas Prairie features more than thirty artworks ranging from murals to sculptures that investigate the allure of Texas’s grasslands while raising important questions about the boundaries that shape, limit, and define prairie spaces in the present-day. Tues.Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-7381933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Sep. 17 Jets vs. Cowboys. 3:25 p.m. $25+. AT&T Stadium: One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011, 817-892-5000, attstadium.com/events.

Through Sep. 17 Robert Motherwell: Pure Painting features a selection of visually compelling works chosen from throughout the artist’s lengthy and influential career. Beginning with the abstracted-figurative works that dominated Motherwell’s first decade of painting as he emerged in the New York art world in the early 1940s, the exhibition will highlight the subsequent key series that defined his

oeuvre, offering new insights into his evolution as an artist. Although he was equally proficient as a collagist, printmaker, and draftsman, it is Motherwell’s broad sense of painting that this retrospective will explore. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Ages 18+ $16, 60+ and active/retired military personnel & first responders with ID $12, students with ID $10, under 18 free. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Sep. 21 Artful Moments: Abstract Art. Explore abstract creations through conversations inspired by artists and artworks, do some hands-on activities, and share stories and experiences. Artful Moments is a monthly program designed for visitors with early stage dementia and their caregivers to connect with artworks in a social setting. 1:30-3 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Sep. 21 Beyoncé: Renaissance World Tour. Say no more. 6 p.m. $160+. AT&T Stadium: One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011, 817-892-5000, attstadium.com/events.

Sep. 21-23 Fort Worth Oktoberfest. In addition to plenty of food and bier, this Munich-style celebration held at Trinity Park features carnival rides, dachshund races, Siegi’s Sausage Brat Eating Contest, bier barrel rolling, stein hoist competitions, the Oktoberfest Run und Ride, and more. Sep. 21-22: 5-11 p.m. Sep. 23: 11 a.m.-12 a.m. $10$20. For more information, visit www. fortworthoktoberfest.com.

Sep. 21-30 Vintage Pop! travels by decade, from the 1920s to the 1980s, exploring how the style and sound of pop music developed over the years. The show features Carole J. Bufford’s inimitable style, stories behind the music, and songs by Judy Garland, Sophie Tucker, Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Sting, Tina Turner, Prince, and more. Suitable for most audiences. Show times vary. $65. The Reid Cabaret Theatre at Casa Mañana: 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org.

Sep. 22 Southall. Doors 6 p.m. Keith Mitchell Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$30. 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Sep. 24 BoDeans. 8 p.m. $23+. Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall: 122 E. Exchange, Ste. 200. 817-900-9300, www.tannahills.com.

Sep. 24 TCU Family Weekend Sunday Gospel Brunch & Social. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $49. Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall: 122 E. Exchange, Ste. 200. 817-9009300, www.tannahills.com.

Through Sep. 24 Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Collection. Curated by the Arlington Museum of Art from Swift’s own private collection, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Collection, presented by HELP Center, is an exploration of Swift as an evolving, boundary-pushing artist. The exhibition will feature original costumes, photographs, videos, and more, representing several of her creative periods, or “eras.” Members free, nonmembers ages 18-54 $20, 12-17 & 55+ $15, 2-12 & military with valid ID $5, under two free. Group rates available. 201 W. Main St. Arlington, TX 76010, 817-2754600, www.arlingtonmuseum.org.

Sep. 26 Patrick Droney. 8 p.m. $27+.

Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall: 122 E. Exchange, Ste. 200. 817-900-9300, www.tannahills.com.

Sep. 26-Oct. 1 To Kill a Mockingbird

All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork. New York Magazine calls it “a real phenomenon. Majestic and incandescent, it’s filled with breath and nuance and soul.” With direction by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher, To Kill a Mockingbird has quickly become “one of the greatest plays in history” (NPR). Part of the Broadway at the Bass Series presented by PNC Bank. Bass Performance Hall: 525 Commerce St. 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

Sep. 29 Alt 103.7 Presents: Wilderado. 9 p.m. $25+. Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall: 122 E. Exchange, Ste. 200. 817900-9300, www.tannahills.com.

Sep. 29 Luke Bryan: Country on Tour. 7 p.m. Dickies Arena: 1911 Montgomery St. 817-402-9000, www.dickiesarena.com.

Sep. 29 Ned LeDoux. Doors 6 p.m. JD Myers 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $18-$28. 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, www. billybobstexas.com/events.

Sep. 30 Easton Corbin. Doors 6 p.m. JD Myers 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$40. 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, www. billybobstexas.com/events.

Sep. 30 Party on the Porch. This free event will be filled with art-making activities, extended gallery hours, and live music by Summer Dean to kick off the night, followed by a performance from Alejandro

Escovedo. Local food trucks will be onsite offering a variety of food and drink options for purchase. “Party on the Porch is an event the Museum looks forward to hosting every year with an evening of art, music, and fun. We are thrilled to be celebrating the Carter-organized exhibition

The World Outside: Louise Nevelson at Midcentury during this year’s celebration,” said Andrew J. Walker, the Museum’s Executive Director. 6-10 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www. cartermuseum.org/POP23

Through Oct. 1 An Unexpected

Friendship: Jimmy Stewart’s Love for Fort Worth features photos, scripts, and other artifacts from the legendary actor’s time in Fort Worth. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 65+ $12, 12-64 $16, 3-11 $12, under three free. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History: 1600 Gendy St. 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org.

Through Oct. 1 Grand Horizons. Bill and Nancy are fifty years into their marriage. They can anticipate each other’s every sigh, snore, and sneeze. But just as they settle comfortably into a new senior living community, the unthinkable hap-

pens—Nancy wants a divorce. This funny, shocking, and intimate story takes an honest look at the unpredictable, complicated, and enduring nature of love. Show times vary. 821/823 W. Vickery Blvd. 817784-9378, www.stagewest.org.

Through Nov. 26 Jammie Holmes: Make the Revolution Irresistible is Holmes’ (b. 1984) first solo exhibition in a museum. The artist is known for his figurative and expressive paintings depicting everyday themes that honor communities in the United States. The social and economic struggles of his hometown, Thibodaux, Louisiana, inspire Holmes to explore history and community in imagery that ranges from Black soldiers in Vietnam to home life to individuals mourning the passing of loved ones. With a profound sensibility, these paintings show the courage and spirit of the Black people. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.5 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Ages 18+ $16, 60+ and active/retired military personnel & first responders with ID $12, students with ID $10, under 18 free. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through Jan. 7, 2024 Come to Colorado showcases 19th-century photographs

including work from W. J. Carpenter, Joseph M. Collier, and William Henry Jackson. Fred Mazzulla spent decades building a collection of visual materials, including photographs, about the history of Colorado. Acquired by the Carter in 1976, these rarely shown photographs document Colorado’s settlement and the promotion of the area as an outdoor playground in tandem with the growth of the mining industry of the late 19th century. Tues.-

Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-7381933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Jan. 7, 2024 The World Outside: Louise Nevelson at Midcentury illuminates Nevelson’s multidimensional mastery of form and reaffirms the significance of her works as critical accounts of American history. Working against repressive gender norms and a culture of mass consumption, Nevelson subverted the era’s obsession with domesticity and industrial production by championing handson techniques and repurposed materials.

Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,

Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art: 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, https://bit.ly/3S9oHbE.

Ongoing Bike and BBQ is a fun, threehour guided Pedego electric bike tour of Fort Worth that includes sightseeing downtown and stops at the Fort Worth Water Gardens, JFK Tribute, Sundance Square Plaza, and more. Then, ride to Panther Island and take the Trinity Trails to arrive in the historic Stockyards for the Herd Cattle Drive and lunch at Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que. Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $125, lunch included. bit.ly/3hYjwip.

Ongoing There are only two mints in the country, and the Bureau of Engraving & Printing’s Western Currency Facility is right here in Fort Worth. It produces more than half of the nation’s currency order, and visitors can see where billions of dollars are printed from an enclosed walkway suspended above the production floor. The experience includes a selfguided tour and informative theater film, and visitors have the opportunity to walk through two floors of interactive exhibits and displays showcasing currency history and the intricate art of currency manufacturing. Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Last tour 4:30 p.m. 9100 Blue Mound Rd. 817-231-4000, bit.ly/45vubUU.

Ongoing Carriage and Stagecoach Rides. Harkening back to the old west, carriages and stagecoaches are once

again preferred forms of transportation in the Stockyards, making for a perfect family excursion or date-night getaway. 10:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. daily. Ages 10+ $10, 5-9 $5, under five free. 131 E. Exchange Ave. To book: ccarriagesfw@gmail.com.

Ongoing Carter Collection at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Carter houses one of the great collections of American art, from historical landscapes captured on canvas to city streets seen through the lens of a camera. Anchored by iconic masterworks from the 19th and 20th centuries, the collection includes a range of artists, mediums, and styles, providing countless ways to explore and understand American creativity. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/carter-collection.

Ongoing Carter Collection Themed Tour. Learn about the Carter collection in a novel way as a docent pieces together works with unique commonalities. Free. Sat. 2-3 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/events/ carter-collection-themed-tour.

Ongoing Collection Highlights Tour. Led by a docent, this free tour will introduce a few of the museum’s favorite artworks to you, no art history degree needed! Free. Thurs.-Fri. & Sun. 2-3 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/events/collection-highlights-tour.

Ongoing Cowtown Coliseum Stockyards Championship Rodeo. The Stockyards Championship Rodeo is held in the historic Cowtown Coliseum, home of the world’s first indoor rodeo. It features timed events such as tie-down roping, breakaway roping, team roping, and barrel racing and also offers the excitement of rough stock events like bull riding, bronc riding, bareback, and ranch saddle bronc riding. The world’s only year-round rodeo is held nearly every Fri. & Sat. night. Doors 6 p.m. Rodeo 7:30 p.m. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 1-888-COWTOWN, www. cowtowncoliseum.com/events.

Ongoing The Cowtown Opry performs on the steps, on the veranda, or in the lobby of the Historic Livestock Exchange Building in the Fort Worth Stockyards most Sundays, celebrating the rich musical legacy of Texas and the American West. Sun. 2 p.m. Free. 131 E. Exchange Ave., 817-366-9675, www.cowtownopry.org.

Ongoing Coyote Drive-In Theater & Canteen. Visit yesteryear in a classic

drive-in movie theater that screens both current releases and classics. Enjoy a full menu delivered straight to your car! Gates open daily at 6 p.m. Ages 13+ $8, 4-12 $5, under four free. $5 tickets on Wed. 223 NE 4th St. www.coyotedrive-in.com/fortworth.

Ongoing Dancing at Billy Bob’s Texas. Sun. dance classes, $10 per couple. Wed. ladies night, free line dance lessons. Sat. free line dance lessons with 20% off lunch for dancers at the Honky Tonk Kitchen. 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Ongoing Drawing From the Collection. Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries in classes catered to adults/teens and children. All you need is a sketchbook and pencils! Children under six must be accompanied by an adult. First Sun. of every month. 2 p.m. Free. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Ongoing Farmers Market of Grapevine. Shop locally-grown produce and products! The market features a variety of vendors of home decor, collectibles, and more. Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 520 S. Main St. #203, Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-527-7446, www.farmersmarketofgrapevine.com.

Ongoing First Fridays at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The Modern and Café Modern team up to bring you live music from the First Friday House Band and drink specials and tasty light bites in the museum’s Grand Lobby. Enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the Modern in the evening. Gallery admission is free, and a complimentary, docent-led, 20-minute tour is available at 6:30 p.m. The ongoing film series, Magnolia at the Modern, also offers critically acclaimed films every Friday night. First Fri. of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www. themodern.org/program/first-fridays-1.

Ongoing Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The main gardens are open daily from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., last admission sold at 3:15 p.m. to allow adequate time in the Garden. The Trellis Gift Shop located inside the Garden Center and The Treasure Tree Gift Shop located in the Japanese Garden are open daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Rock Springs Café is open daily, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 1664 $12, 6-15 $6, seniors 65+ $10, under six free. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817-3661100 (Café), 817-463-4160, www.fwbg.org.

Ongoing Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive. Twice a day herders dressed in 19thcentury cowboy gear drive 15-17 head of

cattle down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Building or across the street near RFD-TV’s store. 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. Cattle meet-andgreet behind the Livestock Exchange Building 2 p.m. daily. No cattle drives on major holidays. Weather permitting. Free. Along E. Exchange Ave. 817-336-4373, www.fortworthherd.com.

Ongoing Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The museum is excited to unveil the biggest changes since the building opened more than a decade ago. Discover tweaks, updates, and overhauls in every gallery, from a new play area in the Children’s Museum to the latest paleontology information in DinoLabs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 65+ $12, 12-64 $16, 3-11 $12, under three free. 1600 Gendy St. 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org.

Ongoing Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. This 3,621-acre refuge is one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States. It was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1980 and offers special events, educational programs, and naturalist-led hikes. Ages 13-64 $6, 65+ $3, 3-12 $2, under three free, dogs $1. Active/Retired Military with ID $1 off. 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. 817-392-7410, www.fwnaturecenter.org.

Ongoing Fort Worth Trinity Park. The Log Cabin Village living history museum depicts the lifestyle of pioneers who settled this area in the mid-to-late 1800s. Ages 18+ $7, 4-17 & 60+ $6, under four free. Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sun.Mon. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln. 817-3925881, www.logcabinvillage.org.

Ongoing The nationally acclaimed Fort Worth Zoo has been ranked the No. 1 Zoo in North America by USA Today, the Best Zoo in Texas by Yahoo Travel, the No. 5 Zoo in the Nation by USA Travel Guide, the No. 1 Family Attraction in DFW by Zagat survey, and a Top 10 Zoo or Aquarium by FamilyFun magazine. Home to more than 7,000 animals, the zoo is in the midst of a four-phase, $100 million master plan. The institution’s focus on education and conservation is second to none, enhancing the lives of more than one million visitors a year. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Ages 13-64 $18, 65+ & 3-12 $14, under three free. Parking $5/vehicle. 1989 Colonial Parkway. 817759-7555, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing Four Day Weekend comedy. This multi-member comedy troupe in downtown Fort Worth weaves audience

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participation, videos, and music into their improvisational skills. The talented cast has created the longest-running live show in Fort Worth’s history. Fri. 8 p.m. Sat. 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. 18+. $25. 312 Houston St. 817226-4329, www.fourdayweekend.com.

Ongoing Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 34 is at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Carter has commissioned a largescale, site-specific installation of more than eighty miles of multicolored thread by internationally celebrated, Mexican-born, and Dallas-based artist Gabriel Dawe. It looks like frozen light and Technicolor vaporous mist, drawing attention to the majestic architecture and natural light of the museum’s atrium. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m., closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www. cartermuseum.org/exhibitions.

Ongoing The Ghosts of Fort Worth Tour. Combining history with hauntings, this tour is Fort Worth’s #1 All-Ages/Family-Friendly Ghost Tour. Your spooky adventure will begin with an introduction to Fort Worth’s haunted past, and then you’ll head off to visit some of the most haunted locations in the city. 8 p.m. daily. Ages 12+ $25, 6-11 $10, under six free. Adults-only tours also

Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad. “Puffy,” the 1896 steam locomotive, is the oldest continuously operating steam engine in the South, and “Vinny” is a 1953 GP-7 diesel locomotive. The Cotton Belt Route Excursion is a 21-mile trip that rolls at a leisurely pace and is perfect for the entire family. Keep an eye out for greedy outlaws onboard the Cotton Belt Route Excursion and join in on the fun by helping railroad detectives solve the mystery of who robbed the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. The Grapevine to Stockyards run departs at 12:50 p.m. and arrives in the Stockyards around 2:30 p.m. The return trip departs the Stockyards at 4:15 p.m. and arrives back in Grapevine about 5:45 p.m. $18-$26. Grapevine Station: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 705 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051. Stockyards Station: 12-4:30 p.m. 140 E. Exchange Ave. bit.ly/3vUkzlv.

Ongoing James Surls, Seven and Seven Flower (1998) is at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The acclaimed Texas artist transformed pine and steel into writhing blossoms suspended in space to evoke a dynamic relationship between the earthly and the spiritual. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-989-5064, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/jamessurls-seven-and-seven-flower.

Ongoing John Wayne: An American Experience. Sprawling over 10,000 square feet, the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit is structured to give an intimate tour of the life of John Wayne. Starting with his early childhood and career, each room highlights an aspect of The Duke’s legacy. For film aficionados, an extensive gallery called the “Life on Screen” highlights the most iconic film props and costumes. All patrons have exclusive access to never-before seen family photos and correspondences which have been thoughtfully curated by the Wayne family in order to give guests a holistic

view of the icon, whose values translate both on the silver screen and off. Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closes 7 p.m. in summer. 2501 Rodeo Plz. www.johnwayne.com.

Ongoing Happy Hour at the Kimbell Café. Enjoy live music and a selection of beverages and snacks available for purchase. Members receive a 10% discount on beverages during happy hours. Fri. 5-7 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-3328451, www.kimbellart.org.

Ongoing Kimbell Art Museum’s renowned European masterpieces, paintings, and sculptures dating from antiquity through the 18th century include Michelangelo’s Torment of Saint Anthony and Caravaggio’s Cardsharps. Visitors will also see antiquities from Greece, Italy, and Egypt. Late 18th century through mid-20th century works are on view in the north galleries. Impressionist and postImpressionist favorites Cézanne, Monet, Picasso, Matisse, and Mondrian are also on display to admire. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 12-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Permanent exhibition is free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-3328451, www.kimbellart.org.

Ongoing LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Surround yourself with millions of LEGO Bricks and build epic LEGO creations alongside master builders! Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child under 18 to visit. 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., Grapevine, Texas 76051, www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/dallas-fw.

Ongoing Live music at Scat Jazz Lounge. Scat is a live music venue showcasing some of the best local, regional, and national talent with a primary focus on straight-ahead jazz. Set in the basement of the historic Woolworth building, Scat carries on the New York tradition of the coolest clubs being underground and off the beaten path. The idea was to create a club where you can enjoy a great cocktail while listening to some of the best music ever written. Every Thurs.-Sat. Show times and ticket prices vary. 111 W. 4th, Ste. 11. 817-870-9100, www.scatjazzlounge.com.

Ongoing Meow Wolf: The Real Unreal. Get to know the unknown in this brandnew, mind-bending, interactive art experi-

ence. When an ordinary family encounters the extraordinary, a cathartic tale of creativity, community, and the power of imagination unfolds within a mesmerizing, interactive artscape. Featuring a massive collaboration between Texas and Santa Fe-based artists, Meow Wolf Grapevine expands into a new era of art and storytelling. All ages. All possibilities. Open seven days/week. Hours vary. $45+.

Grapevine Mills: 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy. Ste. 253, Grapevine, TX 76051, www.meowwolf.com/visit/grapevine.

Ongoing The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. The grand, new gallery space tells the story of the relationship between women and horses through interactive exhibits, beautifully displayed artifacts, and a breathtaking, dramatic media production that encompasses the space and allows visitors to feel like they are standing in a herd of magnificent horses. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 13-64 $12; 65+, military, and first responders $9; 4-12 $6; under four free. 1720 Gendy St. 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

Ongoing Old West Comedy Gunfight. When in the Stockyards go see The Legends of Texas, the “Premier Comedy Gun Fighting Group in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards.” Sat. & Sun. 11:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Free. 131 E. Exchange Ave.

Ongoing Public tours at Kimbell Art Museum. Join docents for regularly scheduled tours focusing on both the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Permanent exhibition and architecture tours: during museum hours. Free. Special exhibitions: Wed.-Fri. 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Ages 18+ $18, 60+ and students with ID $16, 6-11 $14, under six free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org/content/tours.

Ongoing Texas Live! is a unique attraction that combines entertainment, restaurants, and accommodations into one exciting destination. Perfect for sports fans, the complex is nestled between three legendary arenas, AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and Choctaw Stadium. Texas Live! is the place you’ll want to be before, after, or during a game. 1650 E. Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, TX 76011, 817852-6688, www.texas-live.com.

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Who’s behind Fort Worth Key?

Hello,

My name is Bailey Powell Aldrich, owner and publisher of Fort Worth Key. The magazine, formerly known as the Fort Worther, was founded by Amon G. Carter in 1936 as a travel guide for those visiting town in celebration of the Texas Centennial. The monthly magazine’s name changed to Fort Worth Key in the late 1960s, but its purpose has remained the same: to provide maps and an edit of the best things to do, see, and eat in Fort Worth, Arlington, and Grapevine, Texas.

forts with pride. Less romantic, but every bit as important, my mother still cracks the whip on the merits of financial impeccability and health in business. Most pertinent, though, were the Don Draper-esque nuggets of marketing wisdom my grandfather used to dispense until his passing in late June of this year. The last thing he urged me to do was to include this very letter to you, dear reader, to tell our family’s story.

Before I took over last year, my dad, Keith Powell, owned and published the magazine for nearly 30 years. When he first started out, my grandfather, Alton Powell, came out of retirement to manage marketing and ad sales. My grandmother, Foncell Powell, a published author and journalist, composed the calendar each month. My mother, Staci Powell, managed all the books while working full-time as a flight attendant. My older brothers would help deliver magazines when they weren’t busy with school and sports, and I remember sticking stamps and address labels to magazines en route to readers as a little girl.

With the support of my family behind me, today I am a one-woman show. From layout design to sales and marketing to editing to relationship management in the community to the hand delivery of each magazine every month, I do it all. It’s a true labor of love, and it’s my honor to carry on the family legacy and represent Fort Worth, Arlington, and Grapevine. With pride and joy, the Powells welcome you to our neck of the woods. We’re so glad you’re here.

Y’all come back now, ya hear?

Bailey Powell Aldrich Owner & Publisher, 2022-Present bailey@fortworthkey.org

Read Alton’s remarkable story here:

While the training wheels are off, my dad happily consults as needed; he is the pro, after all! My grandmother, a stalwart believer in the power of the written word, encourages my ef-

In loving memory of Alton Dee Powell July 10, 1928-June 23, 2023