Fort Worth Key, November 2022

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4 So. Much. Christmas.

6 West is Among the

10 Key Dining

12 Key Things to

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

So. Much. Christmas.

by Bailey Powell Aldrich

What has two million pounds of ice, two-story ice slides, and is kept at a chilly 9°F? Gaylord Texan Resort’s ICE! featuring The Polar Express™.

Wand chainsaw talents in tow. While Gaylord Texan has put on ICE! 16 times since its debut in 2005, this year is the first to feature an interpretation of the holiday classic, The Polar Ex press™. The story and the characters will be brought to life through whim sical sculptures.

Whether you’re the person who pe ruses holiday décor and listens to “Ru dolph the Red Nose Reindeer” as soon as kids go back to school in August, or the person who only heeds to the Christmas spirit after Thanksgiving, it doesn’t matter. This is your holiday Su per Bowl.

All the frozen magic is crafted by more than 40 ice artisans. Didn’t know ice artisans were a thing? You’re not alone. As it turns out, it’s a legacy skill set that’s been passed down for gen erations in Harbin, China, colloquially known as “Ice City” and host to the biggest ice and snow sculpting festival in the world.

For the first time since 2019, the artisans are traveling 7,000 miles away from home to Grapevine, the Christ mas Capital of Texas®, with their icy chisel, chipper, tong, handsaw, grinder,

ICE! is the pillar feature of Gaylord Texan’s Lone Star Christmas, but it is festooned with holiday programming aplenty throughout the 125-acre resort all season long. Behold breath-taking stunts, acrobatics, and contortions during the theater-infused, live show Cirque: Winter Wonderland, catch the awe-inspiring light show synchro

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nized with high-energy music during the resort’s nightly Shine Light Show, or stroll around Merry & Light, an experience filled with larger-than-life décor and the latest technology in Christmas lighting. Basically, one-ofa-kind photo ops galore.

Gingerbread Man. Charlie Brown and Friends™ make an appearance at Gaylord Texan this holiday season, too, with breakfast with your favorite characters and a Merry Snoopy Scav enger Hunt, where you help Snoopy decorate his dog house by way of, you guessed it, a fun scavenger hunt. Last, meet the big guy himself to ensure your spot on the Nice List. Santa will be on site to meet families Nov. 11Dec. 24 before heading back to the North Pole in preparation for his an nual night of gift giving.

For something more interactive, guests can try their hand at three win ter-themed escape rooms, barrel down the eight-lane, two-story snow tubing hill covered in real snow, take aim at interactive targets with a bucket of real snowballs, take a turn on a carousel, or glide around the resort’s 6,000 square foot ice-skating rink. You can also en sure your Christmas shopping is done at Emporium in the Village, which is filled wall-to-wall with toys, orna ments, home décor, and so much more.

Listen, sometimes we get snow in Texas in the November-January range, but I wouldn’t hold your breath. Instead, head to ICE! at Gaylord Tex an, because it’s a sure, Christmas thing Nov. 11-Jan. 1, 2023. The resort invites you to come “freeze the day” with a promise that “yule be amazed.” See what they did there?

As if that’s not enough, you can be a part of “Team Santa” and learn from his top toymakers at the Elf Workshop, where you can make a special keepsake or craft to take home, or head to the Gingerbread Decorating Corner to try your hand at some edible architecture and snap a photo with Nutmeg the

Should you want to make an over night of it, Christmas at Gaylord Tex an offers packages that include room rates and admission to select events. Booking early is highly recommended as admission is limited to many of the experiences and shows. To get 50% off tickets purchased online to ICE! featuring The Polar Express™ and Merry & Light on select dates, use promo code “KEY” at checkout. See magazine cover for details. For more information and to reserve your slice of holiday magic, visit www.Christ masAtGaylordTexan.com.

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 trafficengineering 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 shoppingand-entertainment development, and branching out further with new moviegoing venues, boutique eateries, and varied oppor tunities for strolling and sightseeing amid architectural innovations on a comfortably human scale.

Pioneering publisher and civic booster Amon Carter characterized Fort Worth as “where the West begins.” And for locals and visitors alike, the west side marks the begin ning 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 right for its bur geoning west side Cultural District. Rippling with heavy-duty commercial, artis

tic, and residential growth since the dawn of the 21st century, the west side overall has seen its very skyline change with the trans formation of a busy West 7th Street into a streamlined conduit connecting the down town 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 Seventh Street crosses University Drive and, in the process, morphs into the historic, brick-paved Camp Bowie Boulevard.

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

One long-standing favorite, Domain XCIV, 3100 W. 7th Street, originated in 1994 along Camp Bowie Boulevard. Persistent growth has led to a 6,500-squarefoot showcase, combining fine furniture and vintage European treasures and accessories. Collections include Theodore Alexander, Wesley Hall, and Guild Master. Domain XCIV has long supplied anchorage for the village-within-a-city developments of the West 7th Street area.

A newly settled popular attraction, the Grand Berry Theatre at 2712 Weisenberger Drive, emerges as a showplace for indepen

Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography is organized by the Amon Carter Museum of American Art.

Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) (b. 1977), Water Memory (detail), 2015, inkjet print, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, P2021.54, © Cara Romero. All rights reserved.

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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, Two Women at a Window, c. 1655–60, oil on canvas. National Gallery of Art, Washington, Widener Collection, 1942.9.46

This exhibition is organized by the Kimbell Art Museum.

The Kimbell Art Museum is supported in part by Arts Fort Worth, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. This exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

dent and art-house motion pictures, comple menting the mainstream Hollywood movies at Movie Tavern West 7th and enhancing the art-film fare that the Modern Art Museum has brought since the early 2000s via its Magnolia at the Modern screening series. The Grand Berry is an early example of the expanding entertainment potential of the historic Foundry District, located north of Montgomery Plaza

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 allages 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.

Wild Acre Brewing Co. has opened a Camp Bowie location to complement its downtown home base. 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 imme diate area’s dining opportunities.

University Park Village, too, is rich in variety — a high-end shopping district offering such popular brands as Ann Taylor, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, and lululemon, among casual and fine-dining experiences alike, and the high-tech wonderland of the Apple Store

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History commands the westward view of the district from Montgomery Street, and just northward are additional cultural touch stones: Designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art houses a definitive collec tion of American paintings, photography, and sculpture. The collection spans early 19th-century art to mid-20th century mod ernism. It is also home to nearly 400 works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. Nearby is the Kimbell Art Museum still living up to Newsweek’s description as “arguably the most beautiful museum in

America” including its new Renzo Piano Pavilion addition. The neighboring Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is the oldest such museum in Texas — housed in a workof-art 2002 building designed by worldrenowned Japanese architect, Tadao Ando, and featuring bold gallery exhibitions, con cert attractions and, every weekend, leadingedge independent-studio 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 the Museum of Science and History, 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 December 2023 after renovations. Nextdoor is the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, honoring women of the American West who lived and worked on ranches, who led an expedition, sat before an easel, aimed a rifle and hit the bull’s eye, or sat on the Supreme Court.

When the museum meanderings trig ger an appetite for fine dining, two longestablished, museum-based cafés stand ready to serve. The Kimbell Buffet Restaurant offers indoor or patio lunch and a light evening menu within one of the most beautiful modern buildings in America. The Modern Art Museum’s 250seat Café Modern, with an outdoor ter race, overlooks a serene reflecting pond. The Modern’s full-service kitchen delivers superb cuisine for lunch, Sunday brunch, and scheduled seasonal dinners.

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 cen ter 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, pic nickers, joggers, and strollers can explore wandering pathways or travel on a miniature railroad. Opposite the park, across University Drive, Fort Worth’s Botanic Garden beck ons. 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 European-designed 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 foot

print 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 illus trious Fort Worth Zoo, nationally ranked among the finest. The Zoo is home to thou sands of animals, both native and exotic. Viewing facilities and natural habitat exhib its are set up for optimal views of the ani mals, often separated from their observers by only a river, a waterfall, or a large window. Shaded rest spots and picnic tables are avail able, 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. Perioddressed 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

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 “con temporary Texas fare, elevated ranch classics, and reimagined Southern comfort foods ” 97 West Kitchen & Bar also offers an adult beverage curation com posed 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/97west-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 glim mering 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 prob lem. 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. Ex change 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 some thing 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, chick en, 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 pud ding, 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 fin est. Don Artemio takes heritage recipes from north estern 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 occa sion, and it’s worth every dime. From their nopalitos fritos (tenderfried cactus) to their El Famoso “Chile Hojaldrado” (cream cheese and pecan-stuffed pob lano 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 “indepen dently 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 them selves “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 Wal ters brings a passion for authentic Texas cuisine and hos pitality to Billy Bob’s. After attending Le Cordon Bleu Col lege 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 faji tas 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 Build ing, 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, in cluding scones, finger sandwiches, cookies, and muf fins, 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 margari tas. 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 heir loom 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 contem plation 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 bour bon 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 out door 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 onsite brewery led by Dennis Wehrmann, a fifth genera tion 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

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 collec tion 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@thecow boychannel.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 view ing 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 appoint ment. 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 crea tures 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. Hrs. 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 habi tats. 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 EXPERIENCEI don’t know anyone in 2022 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 thou sand 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 Grammy-nominated poet? Hear recitations in his own voice alongside never-before-seen correspon dence and photos, all curated by the Wayne family to ensure a comprehensive capture of their fabled relative. The experience is rounded off with a colos sal offering of limited-edition merchandise and a

lounge that features 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 addi tion to an excellent permanent collection, the muse um 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 his tory comes to life through the authentic log homes and artifacts, a blacksmith shop, a one-room school house, 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 WORTHDesigned by the world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, this striking building is composed of five pavil ions 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 signifi cant 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 histori cal American West. The museum has been commit ted 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 con tributed to the western culture and tradition and con tinue 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. Free parking with a paid Cowgirl admission. 1720 Gendy St. 817-336-4475, 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 dedi cated 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 restau rants, 13 bars, 35 shops and over 17 must-see attrac tions 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 cow boy photographs and equipment and photographs and artifacts from meat packers Swift & Co. and Armour & Co. A Native American exhibit features arti facts 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, ranch ers, 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.

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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.

DOMAIN XCIV - There is something truly special about a boutique that has been owned, operated, and loved by the same customers and owners (in this case, Mark Vaughan and Tad Watts) for nearly 30 years. Since 1994, Domain is where the charm of the west steeps in a deep appreciation for European style and antiques. A whimsically painted armoire with luscious, down-filled decorative pillows spills out next to a sideboard featuring lamps and leather-bound books. Shelf after shelf of silky bath products sit next to elegant gifts like silver bottle stoppers and baby spoons. Don’t miss Domain exclu sives like their blanc marble domino set and gourmet gunpowder salt(!). The business is built on providing sincere customer service and an unmatched product mix. Customers shopping here for a special hostess gift or a full on wedding registry are all given the same per sonalized attention. Like so many of their products are exclusive to Domain, Domain XCIV is exclusive to Fort Worth. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sun., by appointment Mon. 3100 W. 7th St., Suite 112, 817-3361994, www.domainxciv.com.

At THE MERCANTILE you’ll find what you’re look ing for and things you had no idea you absolutely must have. With over 200 vendors, there is a wealth of everything from handmade jewelry to one-of-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 after noon. 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 with out having to go outside- ideal for Texas’ erratic weather. There are baby gifts, original paintings, vin tage 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., 817-3770910, 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 gut ted to outfit retail and restaurateurs aplenty. The quaint street dead ends into another exciting development, 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. 122-128 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 estab lished 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 prod ucts 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.

At PH BARN DOOR you’ll find the American Paint Horse Association’s official store featuring clothes, accessories, and some home goods like pic ture 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, Americanmade, 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 bou gie 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. Now you can find Tucker Brown in a brand new outpost in Mule Alley. 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, 806-438-4512, 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 cowgirl’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. There are only three like it in the country! 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 glass-blowing 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 sustain able 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.

PRIPPIE - “A pop of preppy with a hint of hippie” cre ates this adorable boutique’s portmanteau, so it’s got a little something for all different styles! Prippie’s a cloth ing and accessory hub, of course, but they also sell seasonal decor and gifts like Texas-themed and handpainted 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 note books. 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.

THE SHOPS AT CLEARFORK RANCH - Nothing 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., 817-985-3773, www. simon.com/mall/the-shops-at-clearfork.

THE STOCKYARDS - The Stockyards is overflow ing 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 hip sters- Texas Western Legends satisfies all your Victorian steampunk attire needs. If you enjoy look ing 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.

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

TEXAS GOLD MINORS - Calling all miniature cowpokes! Inspired by their daughter’s beautiful stage wear and authentic Western apparel in the music industry, Judy and Ed Henson opened Texas Gold Minors in the Stockyards in 2004. The family-owned 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. 140 E. Exchange Ave., Suite 116, 817-625-7288, www.texasgoldminors.com.

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. My favorite place in Waterside, though, is Pinspiration. They have an ever-changing menu of crafts and DIY projects based on what’s trending on the internet that month. They also have a bar so, you know, you can buy rainbow pom poms and a beer. It’s a real one-stopshop. 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/thingsto-do/shopping/west-seventh

calendar of events

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

Nov. 1 Tea and Tours: Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography Spend time viewing some of the Carter’s most famous artworks and discover the stories and histories behind these pieces. Then relax in The Lounge with a cup of tea, pastries, and good conversation. 3-4:30 p.m. $5. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-9895067, www.cartermuseum.org.

Nov. 3 Cliburn at the Modern Presents Jessie Montgomery, Composer. Montgom ery’s a decorated composer and violinist whose works are frequently performed around the world by leading musicians and ensembles. 7:30 p.m. $40. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Nov. 3 Carter College Night. Enjoy complimentary savory snacks, sweet treats, and something to drink while listening to electro beats with local DJ Asa Ace. 5-8 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-989-5067, www.cartermuseum.org.

Nov. 4 REO Speedwagon. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$85. VIP packages available. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.bil lybobstexas.com/events.

Nov. 4-6 The Return of Tanya Tucker –Featuring Brandi Carlile. The rising Ameri cana music star Brandi Carlile takes it upon herself to write an entire album for her hero based on Tucker’s extraordinary life. R; 108 minutes. Showtimes vary. $10. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Nov. 5 Tacos & Tequila Festival. Enjoy a day out with your favorite throwback artists like Juvenile and Petey Pablo while chowing down on DFW’s best taco vendors. 2 p.m. 18+. $49+. 395 Purcey St. www. tacosandtequiladfw.com.

Nov. 5 Toddler Studio: You’ve Got a Friend. You, me, we! Practice making

friends with art and each other during this toddler-friendly playtime inspired by photo graphs in Speaking with Light: Contempo rary Indigenous Photography. For toddlers ages 2-3 and their families. ASL interpreta tion provided upon advance request. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-989-5067, www.cartermuseum.org.

Nov. 5-13 Here You Come Again: How Dolly Saved My Life in 12 Easy Songs. The show is a celebration of Dolly’s music and of the profound and funny things she has to say to us all about life, love, and how to pull yourself up by the bootstraps. Suitable for most audiences. Showtimes vary. Casa Mañana: 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 817-3322272, https://bit.ly/3QXCX7O.

Nov. 5-May 7, 2023 Charles Truett Wil liams: The Art of the Scene. This exhibition examines the Fort Worth mid-century art scene through the presentation of more than 30 works by Fort Worth artist Charles Truett Williams and the community drawn to his studio salon. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, https://bit.ly/397Ohwt.

Nov. 9-13 Based on the 1998 Broad way revival, Cabaret is set in 1920s Berlin where countercultures flourish and mix each night at the Kit Kat Club. As politicians fight to rebuild Germany amid turmoil, a Master of Ceremonies assures the audi ence that they will escape all their troubles. All dates 7:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. matinee 2 p.m. $12-$15. UTA Fine Arts Building: 700 Greek Row Dr. Arlington, TX 76013, 817272-2891, utatickets.com.

Nov. 10 Second Thursdays at the Carter: Community & Culture. Join the Carter every second Thursday to connect with art through cocktails, conversations, and creativity. This month, gain insight into the exhibition Faces from the Interior: The North American

Portraits of Karl Bodmer and learn about ways Indigenous cultures are preserved. 5-8 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-9895067, www.cartermuseum.org.

Nov. 11 Pecos and the Rooftops. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$30. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Nov. 11 & 25 Murder Mystery Texas: Murder in Sundance Square. Enjoy an evening of delicious cuisine and despi cable crime as you help solve a triple homicide. Drop by to dine, drink, deduce, and die… laughing. 7-10 p.m. $58-$63. Aloft Downtown: 334 W. 3rd St. 817-8857999, https://bit.ly/3UKOnxn.

Nov. 11-Jan. 1, 2023 ICE! Featuring The Polar Express™. This year, Gaylord Texan’s signature holiday attraction features your favorite scenes from the beloved movie, The Polar Express brought to life in magnificent sculptures hand-carved from more than two million pounds of ice. It’s all part of Lone Star Christmas at Gaylord Tex an, which also includes ice skating, tubing down a two-story slide covered in real snow, winter-themed escape rooms, gingerbread house decorating, Cirque: Winter Wonderland, and so much more. Find the full list of activities taking place at Gaylord Texan in feature story, pages 4-5. 1501 Gaylord Trl. Grapevine, TX 76051. 817-778-1000, https://bit.ly/3c6Zq2E.

Nov. 12 John Wayne Grit Series 5K. Your registration and fundraising efforts make it possible for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation to fund programs that improve cancer patients’ outcomes and save lives through research, education, awareness, and support. Run in honor of family and friends who have been affected by cancer. 8 a.m. $90. Start/finish line at John Wayne: An American Experience: 2501 Rodeo Pl. 949-631-8400, https://bit.ly/3SgSoI7.

Nov. 12 Alicia Villarreal. Live music 7 p.m. Headliner midnight-1:30 a.m. $25$65. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Through Nov. 12 Texas Star Dinner The ater. Immerse yourself in an award-winning 90-minute murder mystery dinner theater performance set in the 1880s of the wild west of Texas. 7 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. $60. 16 S. Main St., Grapevine, Texas 76051, 817-3105588, www.texasstardinnertheater.com.

Nov. 13 Holistic Fair. The Holistic Fair fea tures 50+ vendors on the second Sunday of every other month, like complementary

and alternative modalities, organic products, intuitive readers, crystals, jewelry, and local medical practitioners. Noon. $5. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Nov. 13 2022 Texas Country Music Awards. 6 p.m. $35-$75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-6247117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Nov. 16 Pasta Making Class. Go in depth into the pasta making process and history at il Modo. Private pasta making classes also available. 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. $70. 714 Main St. 817-415-0144, https://bit.ly/3dUO3vr.

Nov. 18 The Panhandlers. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$40. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Nov. 18 & 19 George Strait. I guess Fort Worth crossed his mind, ‘cause the king of country is back, this time at Dickies Arena! 8 p.m. $50+. 1911 Montgomery St. 817-4029000, www.dickiesarena.com.

Nov. 18-Jan. 8, 2023 Grapevine Ice Rink. A 4,500-square-foot outdoor ice-skat ing rink on Historic Main Street is coming to the Christmas Capital of Texas®, located on Peace Plaza in front of Grapevine Main Station. The towering live Christmas tree will remain in its location on the plaza, as will the larger-than-life ornaments such as the giant reindeer, Victorian coaches and more. A must-visit winter activity for all ages, adding to the list of more than 1400 attractions and events Grapevine hosts during the holiday season. 815 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051. 1-800-457-6338, https://bit.ly/3OiX7GP.

Nov. 18-Jan. 8, 2023 Lightscape. Tak ing place within the 120-acre Fort Worth Botanic Garden and set along a beautifully illuminated walking trail, Lightscape will feature spectacular artistic installations that come to life after dark with color, imagina tion, and sound. Ticket holders will walk a one-mile-long path with suspended strands and tunnels of light and through a fire garden, an undulating wave of bluebonnets, singing trees, treetop sculptures, and artistic installations, while toasting marshmallows over a fire and drinking seasonal drinks at stations along the trail. Ages 13+ $28, 3-12 $18, under three free, groups of 20+ 10% off. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817-4634160, https://bit.ly/3OdaglC.

Nov. 19 5th Annual Western Train Excursion. Dress up in period-correct attire (1860s-1906) and ride along from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards

and back. Check-in 11:30 a.m. $23. 705 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051. 817-4103185, bit.ly/3U0R8dS.

Nov. 19 Itty-Bitty Art: Together Time. We’re better off together! Spend quality time with your infant with songs and sensory play inspired by photographs in Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photog raphy. For babies 24 months and younger and their families. ASL interpretation provided upon advance request. 10-11 a.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-9895067, www.cartermuseum.org.

Nov. 19 Carter Playdate: Lean on Me. Read You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith, explore the galleries, learn about supporting your loved ones, and make a community painting inspired by photographs in Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography. For children ages 3-5 and their families. ASL interpretation provided upon advance request. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-989-5067, www.cartermuseum.org.

Nov. 19 George Lopez: OMG Hi! Comedy Tour. 8 p.m. Will Rogers Memorial Audi torium: 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. 817-3927469, https://bit.ly/3dziYNj.

Through Nov. 19 Kodachrome. Welcome to Colchester, a small town where the pace of life allows the pursuit of love to take up as much space as it needs. A play about love, nostalgia, the seasons, and how we learn to say goodbye. Showtimes vary. 230 W. 4th St. 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

Nov. 20 Parade of Lights. Get in the holiday spirit! Parade of Lights will take over the streets of downtown Fort Worth for the 40th year with more than 100 illuminated floats, an array of festive performers, holi day decor, live music, and hundreds of thou sands of sparkling lights. With a sold-out crowd expected for this milestone year of Texas’ largest holiday parade, attendees are encouraged to purchase reserved “Street Seats.” 6 p.m. $18+. Downtown Fort Worth. 817-336-2787, fortworthparadeoflights.org.

Through Nov. 20 Guards at the Taj. India, 1648. Two hapless Imperial Guards watch from their post as the sun rises for the first time over the newly-completed Taj Mahal. But the morning light brings with it an unthinkable task that will shake the founda tions of everything they thought to be true. Showtimes vary. 821/823 W. Vickery Blvd. 817-784-9378, www.stagewest.org.

Nov. 20 Lola’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Rummage Sale: Vintage + Artisan Market. Held on the

third Sunday of every month, this outdoor market showcases some of DFW’s best art ists, creators, and vintage collectors. Enjoy food trucks, live music, and 40+ vendors. Family and pet-friendly! 12-6 p.m. Free. 2000 W. Berry St. lolasfw.com.

Nov. 23 Sam Riggs. Doors 6 p.m. House band 8 p.m. Headliner 9 p.m. $18-$30. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www. billybobstexas.com/events.

Nov. 24 Giants vs. Cowboys. 3:30 p.m. 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011. 817-8925000, www.attstadium.com.

Nov. 25 Aaron Watson. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$40. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Nov. 25 Eagles Hotel California 2022 Tour is stopping at Dickies Arena! The concert will feature “Hotel California,” performed live in its entirety from start to finish accompanied by an orchestra and choir. After a short intermis sion, the band will perform a full set of their greatest hits. $129+. 8 p.m. 1911 Montgom ery St. 817-402-9000, https://bit.ly/3dBQ6UE.

Nov. 25-Dec. 23 A Christmas Carol: A New Musical Comedy. Casa Mañana presents a new, fresh twist on a classic Dickens tale. Don’t miss your chance to get in the spirit of the season with this new holiday tra dition! Showtimes vary. 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 817-332-2272, https://bit.ly/3viVCl9.

Nov. 26 Eli Young Band. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$40. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Nov. 26 Home Alone (1990). 7 p.m. $6. Historic Palace Theatre: 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM.

Nov. 28 It’s a Wonderful Life (1946). Historic Palace Theatre: 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM.

Nov. 29 White Christmas (1954). Historic Palace Theatre: 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM.

Nov. 29-Dec. 17 Christmas with Nat and Natalie. Cozy up in the newly renovated Reid Cabaret Theatre at Casa Mañana for an “unforgettable” evening with holiday favorites from Nat King and Natalie Cole. This show is suitable for most audiences. Showtimes vary. 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 817-332-2272, https://bit.ly/3PyhJfu.

Nov. 30 A Christmas Carol (1951). Historic Palace Theatre: 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM.

Through Dec. 18. Justin Ginsberg: Shaking the Shadow. Texas–based artist Justin Ginsberg created a glass sculptural work inspired in part by the Sargent, Whis tler, and Venetian Glass exhibition, pulling glass threads measuring up to 30 feet in length before installing them in the Carter’s Main Gallery, resulting in a large-scale glass “waterfall” sculpture. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermu seum.org/exhibitions.

Through Dec. 31 Stephanie Syjuco: Double Vision. Using digital editing, staged photography, and archival excavation, Stephanie Syjuco: Double Vision recon siders mythologies of the American West and reveals how these works and their presentation within a museum can perpetu ate colonial lore. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions.

Through Jan. 8, 2023 Modern Masters: A Tribute to Anne Windfohr Marion highlights the contributions of one of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s greatest patrons over half a century. The exhibition features a major group of works by the Abstract Expressionist artist Jackson Pollock, iconic minimalist works by Carl Andre, Agnes Martin, and Richard Serra, and photography by an international field of artists such as Bernd and Hilla Becher and Cindy Sherman. 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 person nel & first responders with ID $12, students with ID $10, under 18 free. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through Jan. 22, 2023 Faces from the Interior: The Native American Portraits of Karl Bodmer. Organized by and drawn exclusively from the collection of Omaha’s Joslyn Art Museum, Faces from the Interior features over 60 recently conserved water colors including portraits of individuals from the Omaha, Ponca, Yankton, Lakota, Man dan, Hidatsa, Assiniboine, and Blackfoot nations. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, https://bit.ly/3EJ2s74.

Through Jan. 22, 2023 Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photog-

raphy highlights the dynamic ways that Indigenous artists have leveraged their lenses to reclaim representation and affirm their existence, perspectives, and trauma. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, https://bit.ly/3EKdBEH.

Through Jan. 29, 2023 Murillo: From Heaven to Earth. The Kimbell Art Museum presents Murillo: From Heaven to Earth, a comprehensive exhibition of works by Spanish painter Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682). The leading religious painter of Seville during his time, Murillo is primarily known for his depictions of the life of Christ, Christian saints, and other Biblical scenes, including monumental paintings of the Virgin in celestial glory. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Adults $18, age 60+ and students $16, ages 6-11 $14, under six free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

Through Nov. 2023 Jean Shin. Known for her signature artistic practice of creating monumental sculpture created from natural or discarded materials, Shin will be creating a site-specific work on the Carter grounds that examines the Museum’s history and landscape. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum. org/exhibitions/jean-shin.

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

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. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermu seum.org/exhibitions/carter-collection.

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. nightly. Ages 12+ $25, 6-11 $10, under six free. Adults-only tours also available. 109 W. Exchange Ave. 855-9999026, https://bit.ly/3UjMmbq.

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 and help 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: Noon-4:30 p.m. 140 E. Exchange Ave. www.bit.ly/3vUkzlv.

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 John Wayne: An American Experi ence. 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. 2501 Rodeo Plaza. www.johnwayne.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

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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 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 yearround 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 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 16-64 $12, 6-15 $6, seniors 65+ $10. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817-366-1100 (Café), 817-463-4160, www.fwbg.org.

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 gal lery, from a new play area in the Children’s Museum to the latest paleontology informa tion in DinoLabs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 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

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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 second 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, two and under free. Parking $5/vehicle. 1989 Colonial Parkway. 817-759-7555, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing Four Day Weekend comedy. This multi-member comedy troupe in downtown Fort Worth weaves audience 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 The Kimbell Art Museum’s renowned European masterpieces, paint ings, and sculptures dating from antiquity through the 18th century include Michel angelo’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. noon-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Permanent exhibition is free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

Ongoing The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. The grand new gallery

space tells the story of the relationship be tween 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. Noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 13-64 $12, 65+, military & first responders $9, 4-12 $6, under four free. Free parking with paid admission. 1720 Gendy St. 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

Ongoing Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive. Twice a day herders dressed in 19th-century 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-and-greet behind the Livestock Ex change 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 Old West Comedy Gunfight. When in the Stockyards go see The Leg ends 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 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 fam ily 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 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, 817-8526688, www.texas-live.com.

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.

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