Earth Day 2023

ART AND MUSIC ON THE PLAZA

100 Artists through local galleries include:

ART: MUSIC:

Artspace 111, Flatbed Press, Pencil on Paper Gallery, Fort Worth Art Collective with special guest ACA Gallery.

Booths will be dedicated to local emerging and women artists along with Sundance Square artists-in-residence.

Art Displayed 10 am to 8 pm Thursday Through Sunday

Local performers and bands with music for all tastes include: Kristyn Harris, Rosie Flores, Ginny Mac, Matt Hilyer, Summer Dean, HONIN, Taylor Pace, Remy Reilly, Junya, Lou CharLe$, Gregory Newman, John Adams Electric Trio, Quamon Fowler, Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield, Sundance Square Big Band, Mariachi Real de Alvarez, Squeezebox Bandits, UNT Latin Jazz Lab and The Special Edition Band. DJ Danny West will rock the plaza til midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Live Music 11 am – 10 pm on Thursday & Sunday and 11 am to Midnight on Friday & Saturday

“Sundance Square is dedicated to supporting our community and continuing to build a place where all are welcome,” said Sasha Bass, CEO of Sundance Square Management. “As such we are proud to support and showcase our local artists and musicians and bring world class art to the city of Fort Worth.”

GENERAL ADMISSION TO THE ART FAIR IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC. Additional details and a full performance schedule can be found at www.fortworthartfair.com.

Where Can a Texan Go to Toke Up a Cloud-Nine Experience?

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Three new states legalized recreational marijuana for adult use in 2022. Not Texas, of course. Sigh. If you’re looking to travel this spring and summer and want to get stoned while away from home, LawnStarter has ranked the best cities for you.

“We compared over 100 of the biggest

(and weed-friendliest) U.S. cities based on 17 metrics, such as access to top-rated dispensaries, consumption lounges, bud and breakfasts, and munchie relievers.”

Check out the 10 cities blazing the recreational ganja trail (and the 10 budding “fun weed” cities) below, followed by key stats from their report.

Best Cities for Recreational Weed

1.) San Francisco, CA

2.) Los Angeles, CA

3.) Denver, CO

4.) Santa Ana, CA

5.) Las Vegas, NV

6.) Long Beach, CA

7.) Portland, OR

8.) Torrance, CA

9.) San Diego, CA

10.) Eugene OR

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Key Insights

MO’ Than Anyone Else: At the time of writing, 12 states and the District of Columbia permitted home cannabis cultivation for recreational use. Missouri allowed the most, 18—50% more than in Michigan, the state with the next highest.

Cannabliss: For R&R with THC and CBD, toke up with your buds in these “Lounging” category chart toppers: Las Vegas (No. 1 in 420-friendly accommodations per square mile), Los Angeles (No. 1 in bud and breakfasts), and San Francisco (No. 1 in consumption lounges).

Late Bloomers: License to use ≠ license to buy — rolling out cannabis shops can be a drag in budding “fun weed” cities. Bridgeport, Connecticut, for example, tied for last place in dispensary access. The city’s first dispensaries (that had yet to open at the time of writing) waited two years for permission to sell. In Virginia, consumers might need to wait longer.

High Praise: Tokers in Greater Los Angeles think their local weed shops are pretty dope. LA suburbs and Inland Empire cities took up seven of the top 10 spots in Consumer Satisfaction. Torrance tops the category. North Las Vegas, Nevada, and Baltimore also occupy top-five spots.

Big Cities for Big Appetites: If baking (not the Martha Stewart kind) activates your munchies, let’s hope you live in one of the most populated cities like New York, San Francisco, or Chicago — these foodie hotspots are our top munchie relievers. Greater Los Angeles is the best region overall if you’re high and hungry. In smaller cities like Springfield, Massachusetts, or Joliet, Illinois, pack some snacks.

Doobie Debits: Buying cannabis on credit is not currently an option. Colorado and Arizona cities make up seven of the 10 with the highest concentrations of dispensaries taking debit cards. California cities Salinas and Stockton, along with Worcester, Massachusetts, are the other three.

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Content was provided by LawnStarter, which neither condones nor promotes illicit drug use. This feature is intended only to provide entertainment value and info. If you or someone you know may be struggling with substance abuse, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800662-HELP (4357).

EARTH DAY

Make Some Planet Friendly Plans With Your Kids

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Concerned about the environment and inspired by the Vietnam War protests across the country in 1970, the then junior senator Geylor Nelson organized a “teach-in” on college campuses to shed light on environmental responsibility and help change the public’s attitude. According to HowLifeUnfolds.com, for maximum student participation, his team chose April 22 as the date, as it fell between Spring Break and final exams. And so began Earth Day.

From celebrity young people like Greta Thunberg of Sweden to the girl next door, Earth Day is still relevant to students some 50 years later. So, how do you involve your kids? Here are some ideas for this Saturday.

Every Day is Earth Day at the Thrift Store

Celebrate Earth Day this year by donating and browsing at your local thrift store, where sustainability is automatically in play. By donating unwanted items and by thrift shopping yourself, you are giving goods a second life and helping the planet. At Goodwill, you’re also supporting educational career training programs that help local people in need. Before you head to Forest Faire, have the kids clean their rooms and pull a few toys they no longer play with. Take them to your local Goodwill to make a donation, and maybe pick out something cool (and affordable) to purchase inside.

How About a Trip to the Museum

Before or after your forest adventure, take the young earth-conscience person in your life on a visit to the Fort Worth

Museum of Science (1600 Gendy St, 817255-9300), where fellow environmentalists will gather to learn about and support the importance of long-term ecological sustainability from 10am to 4pm. Adult admission (ages 12-64) is $16, junior and senior admission (ages 3-11 and 65+) is $14, and children (ages 0-2) get in free. For more info, visit FWMuseum.org.

Attend the Forest Faire at Treetops

Whether you’re looking for a new school for your nature-loving little

ones or just an activity for Earth Day afternoon, head to the Treetops School International (12500 S Pipeline Rd, 817-283-1771) 11am-2pm Sat for the annual Spring Forest Faire. “We use the natural environment of our school campus to celebrate Spring,” says teacher Julie Rose. “The school carnival idea was transformed to fit our students and our focus on education and celebration through nature.” As it is a carnival-style event, activities and snacks will be procured using tickets which can be purchased for 50 cents apiece. There is no admission cost to attend.

About School Enrollment at Treetops

At Treetops School International, the mission is to inspire students to climb to new heights in service, character, and education by creating a positive, safe community. If this philosophy appeals to you and your kids, you might consider fall enrollment. But first, you will need to attend at least one in-person tour before your child is placed in the lottery for the next school year (upon completion of the paperwork, of course). The final campus tour of the spring is 9am-10:15am on Wed, May 17. To reserve a spot, call 817-283-1771 today.

Teenagers, amirite? As the story goes, a group of high school students at a California high school in 1971 began meeting up at 4:20pm — a time picked randomly based on the end of after-school activities — to smoke out. As marijuana was illegal in California at that time, the kids started using “4:20” as a code word. Years later, one of the students became a roadie for the Grateful Dead, who started spreading the word with flyers. High Times picked up the story, and here we are. Thankfully, there are celebratory parties all around town with Thursday being 4/20 and all. Below are eight.

1.) On Thursday, the Near Southside is the place to be. From 4pm to 10pm, The Bearded Lady (309 S Main St, 817-349-9832) is collaborating with Wandering Roots Markets to put on their inaugural 420 Party There will be music, drinks, awesome food, sweet munchies, and a 420-themed vendor market. There is no cost to attend.

2.) Also on the Near Southside Thursday, Cheba Hut (1217 8th Av, 682-224-0021) presents Reefer Rodeo 10am-midnight, featuring “nug subs” for the low, low price of $4.20 each. While supplies last, customers will also receive a complimentary Cheba Hut frisbee. Tommy Luke & Tone Sommer (7pm), Luther/Parish (5pm), and Carlos Ramos (1pm) will perform.

3.) A new joint (see what I did there?), Delta 8 Denton (813 N Locust, Denton, @Delta8Denton) will celebrate its grand opening Thursday with Super Dank 420 Fest. There will be hourly giveaways, $1 dabs, a Mario Kart tournament on a 12-foot screen, and a vendors’ market where the snacks (hopefully) live.

4.) Back on the Near Southside, Pouring Glory will pour it on thick. The celebration is 2pm-10pm Thursday. Along with a stacked music lineup, artists, and vendors, plenty of 420-inspired foods will be available for purchase, including Three Little Pig Nachos, turkey and waffles, twice-baked quesadillas, and the PBJ ITK, a sourdough grilled cheese sandwich with provolone and bacon jam.

5.) The 420 Party Thursday at Rahr & Sons (701 Galveston Av, 817-810-9266) will feature an eclectic mix of edible delights, including the Takis Taco from Santos Tacos and treats from Morgan’s Ice Cream, plus the brewers are working on a special batch of Double Danky Pineapple Express Dadgum IPA. The party runs from 4pm to 9pm, and there is no cover, which is cool because there will be live reggae from Watusi.

6.) Arlington folks can have a chill Thursday evening at Tanstaafl Pub (409 N Bowen Rd, 817-460-9506) playing 420 Trivia starting at 8pm. The questions will be a mix of movie trivia, music facts, and general 420 knowledge. “Think and drink with trivia, prizes, giveaways, and drink specials all night.” You can compete alone or in groups of up to four people. There will be prizes for first, second, and third place winners, plus the best team name.

7.) The festivities Thursday kick off at noon in Bedford at Turning Point Beer

(1307 Brown Trl, 817-705-8817). There will be limited-edition 420 Turning Point T-shirts for sale in the taproom, four special draft releases, games, $4.20 IPA pours, and more. Special 420 taps include All Keif, Dank Bomb, Even More S’mores, and Purple Durp. Hustletown will be on hand with comfort food for sale.

8.) At 9pm Thu, Swimming with Sharks Entertainment presents the second annual 420 Comedy Show at the Dallas Comedy Club (3036 Elm St, @DallasComedyClub). Comedians Noah “Shark” Robertson and Anthony Ramoz will host this comedy showcase/open-mic night. There will be a lottery draw for stage times. Each comedian will have 4:20 worth of stage time, and extra points will be given for 420-related material. One winner will receive $100 at the end of the night. Comedians get in free, and audience members only pay $10 per ticket at the door.

By Jennifer Bovee

Swing by Cheba Hut for a toasted sub and more this 4/20.

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Enjoy some Double Danky Pineapple Express Dadgum IPA at Rahr & Sons on Thursday.

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