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F E AT U R E S • • • • • • Fine Texas Wine: A Wine Tour Advertising Director Julie Stubblefield 817-321-9724 julie@insidefortworth.net
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A Wine Tour of Tarrant County
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e love drinking wine in the summertime –– the Texas heat demands cooling off, preferably by a dipping pool. With at least a dozen different wineries and wine bars in Tarrant County, there are plenty of places to sample favorites that beat the heat. Plan a day on the patio at any of the area’s local wine stops featured here, or pick up a bottle to enjoy at home. A few local wine experts have even recommended some choices for your consideration.
Times Ten Cellars
“My personal summer favorite is actually a red,” said Madeleine Shero, one of Times Ten Cellars’ founding partners. “It’s a Grenache, a Spanish varietal. There are lots of raspberry and red fruits up front, and it has a nice spicy finish to it. It’s really good with pizza or Spanish tapas.” Times Ten opened in Fort Worth last fall to the delight of those seeking the atmosphere of a boutique winery without having to travel far. Located in the always-growing area of West 7th Street, Times Ten offers a dark, comfortable setting that’s easy on the eyes. This winery sources its grapes 6
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and makes most of the vino in-house. Shero’s Times Ten Grenache pairs perfectly with a pepperoni pizza from Rocco’s, which can be ordered in. 1100 Foch St., FW. 817-336-9463. www.timestencellars.com.
Zambrano Wine Cellar
“I really enjoy a good, bone-dry French rosé,” said Cef Zambrano when asked about his summer fave. “It is refreshing but also has the minerality that goes well with so many foods. You can serve it with salads and many seafood dishes.” Zambrano has a few French rosés on his extensive wine list at Zambrano Wine Cellar. His cozy bar opened
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nearly three years ago downtown and has pleased the palates of local patrons and visitors. Try the towering Caprese salad or the signature, thickcrusted pizza with jamón serrano, artichoke hearts, and red peppers. 910 Houston St., FW. 817-850-9463. www.zambranowines.com.
Sunset Winery
“I generally prefer full-bodied, bold red wines,” said winemaker Bruce Anderson, of Sunset Winery. “These go really well with grilled foods, such as steak, butterflied leg of lamb, or salmon steaks.” Anderson has many recommendations for wine pairing
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and summertime grilling. With steak, try Sunset’s Twilight Tango, the winery’s malbec. Grilled lamb pairs well with Sun Ray Cabernet. Anderson even says dropping an ice cube or two in Pink Rainbows, the winery’s rosé, is perfectly fine to keep the light, crisp wine cooler longer. Don’t miss Sunset’s monthly “Wine Down,” featuring jazz music on the deck. 1535 S. Burleson Blvd., Burleson. 817-426-1141. www.sunsetwinery. com.
Cross Timbers Winery
“My summer favorite is the Cross Timbers Viognier,” said owner Don Bigbie. “It’s served chilled, has a wonderful bouquet, and goes with all of the standard chardonnay food groups. It’s also delightful as a stand-alone.” Located in a house built in the 1870s, Cross Timbers features its namesake wines along with wines produced from its sister wineries in Mexico and Austria, including chardonnay, merlot, and cab from Casa Madero and Riesling and Grüner Veltliner from Winzer Krems. 805 N. Main St., Grapevine. 817488-6789. www.crosstimberswinery. com.
Lightcatcher Winery
Caris Turpen –– Lightcatcher owner, winemaker, and chef –– likes “a crisp, citrusy sauvignon blanc” for the summer. “It goes with lighter summer foods,” she said. “Everything from grilled sturgeon to pizza margherita, to sushi and salads.” Recently named one of Fort Worth’s best-kept secrets by Fort Worth Weekly, Lightcatcher offers dining amenities that set it apart from many other area wineries. Turpen creates a new dinner menu every weekend. A recent weekend featured halibut baked in a puff pastry with spring peas and cream, and a soy-ginger-grilled flank steak with smoked gouda and white truffle mac ’n’ cheese. 6925 Confederate Park Rd., FW. 817-237-2626. www.lightcatcher.com.
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Other local wine stops: Wine Thief
This beautiful wine bar is a great spot for drinks before a night out, whether it’s dinner at neighboring Bob’s Steak and Chop House or during a stay at the Omni Hotel. Service is topnotch, and the hors d’oeuvre menu is yummy, featuring gorgonzola lamb chops and tenderloin crostinis. 1300 Houston St. inside the Omni Hotel, FW. 817-5356664. www.omnihotels.com.
Winslow’s Wine Cafe
Down the bricks of Camp Bowie in a converted old gas station is Winslow’s Wine Cafe. Winslow’s offers the perfect trifecta of excellent wines, sumptuous eats, and a comfy patio that offers cool breezes in the summer, and cozy warmth in the Fall by the fire pit. Ask the knowledgeable wait staff to pair a wine with the Caramelized GarlicTruffle Hummus, Butternut Gnocchi, or one of the delicious Wood Fired pizzas. 4101 Camp Bowie Blvd. FW. 817.546.6843. www. winslowswinecafe.com
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Loan Oak Winery
Creating buzz in Burleson, Lone Oak is known for Bordeaux-style big reds and a comfortable atmosphere. Lone Oak’s sangria, made with Lone Oak’s Dolce Rouge, is served all day on Thursdays with chips and salsa. Mark your calendar for Sun., June 13, for a performance by 3 Fools on 3 Stools. 2116 FM 731, Burleson. 817-4266625. www.loneoakwinery.com.
Delaney Vineyards
The award-winning Grapevine winery is a hot spot for tours, weddings, and events. Celebrating more than 20 years of business, Delaney Vineyards is a main attraction of Grapevine wine trail. Make plans for the annual grape stomp, scheduled for August 21. 2000 Champagne Blvd., Grapevine. 817-481-5668. www. delaneyvineyards.com.
Homestead Winery at Grapevine
Visit this quaint wine-tasting room while perusing the streets of downtown Grapevine. More than a dozen wines are offered, all sourced from Homestead’s main production facility in Ivanhoe, Texas. 211 E. Worth St., Grapevine. 817-2519463. www.homesteadwinery.com.
La Buena Vida Vineyards
Also located in downtown Grapevine, La Buena Vida features Buena Bites (cured meats, paninis, and olive tapenade) and wine “cocktails,” including mojitos, mimosas, and the always-fun sauvignon blanc Jell-O Shots. Enjoy live music every weekend. 416 E. College St., Grapevine. 817481-9463. www.labuenavida.com.
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Turn Your Weekend Get-Away Into a Weekend Get-Ahead. Introducing TCC Weekend College. Starting January 22, 2010, the Trinity River Campus in downtown Fort Worth and the Northeast Campus in Hurst will offer a full weekend College that makes it possible to earn an associate degree by taking classes entirely on a weekend. Addtional weekend classes are offered at the TCC South and Northwest campuses in Fort Worth and the Southeast Campus in Arlington.
Tomorrow Starts Here www.tccd.edu An Equal Opportunity Institution / equal access to the disabled.
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View from the top... LUXURY DOWNTOWN RESIDENCES
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igh atop the Omni Hotel in downtown Fort Worth sit 84 luxury condominiums.
Opening in October, these lavish residences have sweeping views of downtown Fort Worth and the surrounding area.
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ach residence has a choice of three finish packages, which allow homeowners to reflect their own personal taste and style. Residences offer superior appointments with quality fixtures and high-end appliances such as Viking and ASKO . Copious balcony space brings you closer to the pulse of the city, where a night out can run the gamut from an Italian opera to a cutting horse contest to everything in between. 速
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esidents can also enjoy exclusive services and amenities available only to homeowners. Homeowners enter their residence through a resident lobby and elevators that make their first stop at the 16th floor private pool deck. Also available to residents are a state-of-the-art fitness center and multi-purpose entertainment room complete with kitchen. Floors 16 through 33 are accessible to residents only.
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long with other amenities, homeowners can also enjoy full access to Mokara Spa, in-room dining, and 24-hour concierge. Entertainment is just an elevator ride away, with Bob’s Steak & Chop House, Whiskey & Rye sports bar, Wine Thief wine bar, and a full-service Starbucks all located within the Omni Fort Worth Hotel.
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Residency has its privileges: (clockwise from top left) 16th floor pool deck; luxurious resident lobby; Mokara Spa; Bob’s Steak & Chop House
reat selections are still available for these luxurious residences, now open. For an exclusive preview and our new fully-furnished one- and two-bedroom models, call 817-5356665. For more information visit www.1301throckmorton.com or stop by our sales center, located in the residential tower.
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Fiery Pool: the
Maya
“This show presents a history whose telling is long overdue.”
–New York Times
and the Mythic Sea au gust 29, 2010 –Ja n uary 2, 2011
June 26–September 5 at the Amon Carter Museum Constructive Spirit is a provocative exhibition that examines the
connections among abstract artists from the Americas. 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard Fort Worth, Texas 76107-2695 817.738.1933 cartermuseum.org
Local support is provided in part by the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
Stuart Davis (1892–1964), Egg Beater No. 2, 1928, Amon Carter Museum
Blues in the Night July 23 – Aug 15 Conceived by Sheldon Epps Directed by Ed Smith This exhibition was organized by the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA, and has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional support is provided by ECHO (Education through Cultural and Historical Organizations). The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities. Incense burner with a deity with aquatic elements (detail), 700–750, Palenque, Mexico. Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes––Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia, Museo de Sitio de la Zona Arqueológia de Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico. Courtesy Peabody Essex Museum, Photograph © 2009 Jorge Pérez de Lara
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The universal language of the blues wails out full and strong in this dynamite “dramatic revue”. Twentysix hot numbers tell of the sweet, sexy and sorrowful experiences three women have with the man who does them wrong.
Ticket Office 817-338-4411 • www.jubileetheatre.org 506 Main Street • Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Spiral Diner - Best Vegetarian Meal - Readers’ Choice, Best Nontraditional Burger - Critic’s Choice, Best in a Field of One - Critic’s Choice Urban Living: Chadra Mezza Grill - Best Vegetarian Meal (Eggplant Lasagna) - Critic’s Choice, Lofts, Townhomes, Best Buffet - Readers’ Choice, Best Middle Eastern - Readers’ Choice
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Old Neighborhood Grill - Best Home Cooking - Readers’ Choice Fort Worth South, Junsuree Thai House - Best ThaiInc.- Critic’s Choice 1606 Mistletoe Blvd • www.fortworthsouth.org • 817-923-1343
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Nonna Tata - Best Italian - Readers’ Choice, Best Restaurant - Critic’s Choice King Tut - Best Greek - Critic’s Choice Experience the Near Southside...
Cat City to Grill50- Best Chicken-Fried - Critic’s Home FW Weekly Best OfSteak Winners LastChoice, Year! Best Host Vance Martin - Readers’ Choice, Best New Restaurant - Readers’ Choice
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Stage West - Best Production Staged by Local Theater and Director of Local Theater Production - Readers’ Choice, Best Theater Troupe - Readers’ Choice Fort Worth’s Fairmount District by Michael S McDermott Best Book by Texas Author Published in Last 12 Months - Readers’ Choice
Magnolia Avenue & Park Place The Usual - Best Happy Hour - Readers’ Choice Best Cocktail Lounge - Readers’ andRestaurants Critic’s Choice, Best Bar Decor - Readers’ Choice Chat Room - Best Cheap Buzz - Readers’ Choice
Rainbow Lounge - Best Gay/Lesbian Bar - Readers’ Choice Benito’s - Best Late-Night Dining - Critic’s Choice
Rainbow Lounge - Best Place to Meet Someone of the Same Sex - Readers’ Choice Kevin Buchanan Fortworthology.com - Best Watchdog - Readers’ Choice T S G GL E AR Calhoun at First Friday on G theOGreen - Best Local Music Show in the Last 12 Months - Critic’s Choice B Y: IN C. T EHDSO UT H, E NRT E SWO P RRT FO
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La Media Naranja - Best Non-alcoholic Drink (Dracula O Vampiro) Critic’s Choice, Best Kept Secret - Critic’s Choice
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The Foodie Pages
table scout
Taverna
T
ime to revisit an old favorite. Taverna has been a staple in downtown Fort Worth for many years and still holds up as one of the top restaurants in town. If you haven’t visited already, know that this classic neighborhoodstyle Italian eatery is one you should put in your permanent rotation. Dark woods, creamy walls with crimson accents, and subtle Italian decorative touches help transport you to Florence. A large, open air, woodfire oven is on the left as you pass the bar area with enough seating to be an entirely separate restaurant. Bar, table, and island seating is available for you to either sip wine, beer, or cocktails with friends or have a more casual dinning experience. The wine list is extensive, and even Taverna’s house wines are premiums. Plus, with beer like Peroni on tap, this bar could become a regular happy hour stop for any crowd. Taverna’s brunch is
served every Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. You can create your own omelet or choose your egg style, but don’t pass up offerings like the two fried eggs with sausage served over crispy garlic bread topped with truffle oil and served with breakfast potatoes or, a twist on the favorite, warm, soft vanilla French toast served with creamy mascarpone and fresh fruit. Also, purchase an entrée, and bottomless mimosas and bellinis are just $5. The dinner menu expands on the lunch menu with classic starters like bruschetta, caprese salad, and focaccia with olive oil and parmesan cheese. Pastas of all shapes and sizes can be found dressed up in ways you never imagined, like the delicate gorgonzolaand-pear-filled pasta served with walnuts and wilted arugula in a rich and creamy dolce latte sauce. Taverna also offers whole wheat pasta with Sicilian-
Whether plain or piled high, Taverna’s pizzas are exquisite. style turkey meatballs in a vegetable ragu that will make you feel as healthy as if you just ran a marathon. If you want to try something other than Taverna’s delicious pastas, there’s plenty to choose from. Beef tenderloin, sea bass, salmon, chicken stuffed with fontina cheese and ham, and other noodle-less masterpieces await. A signature dish at Taverna is risotto. A handful of risottos, from the simple to the more complex, are offered, including saffron with mixed seafood and
topped with parmesan cheese and truffle oil. And don’t forget about that pizza oven that greeted you on the way in. A trip to Taverna today will remind you why you loved this restaurant in the first place.
Taverna 450 Throckmorton St., F.W. 817-885-7502. Mon-Thu 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. -10 p.m.
YOU GOTTA TRY THIS Though Mamma Mia Italian Grill & Pizza’s original location on East Belknap Street is still going strong, the traditional Italian food institution has just opened another location, this one on West Magnolia Avenue on the near-South Side. One part of the menu not to pass up features the Neapolitan pizzas. The Florentine comes covered with garlic, mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes. The sauce is light and zesty, and the cheese is spicy and melted to gooey perfection. You won’t even need any ranch dressing. The toppings are fresh, and the crust is crispy on the outside with just enough soft, warm goodness inside. Order the Tony’s salad with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, black olives, and tomatoes in lemon olive oil topped with mozzarella and Parmesan, and you’ll be feasting like a king, with leftovers for your court.
Florentine pizza 8” -- $9.95, 14” -- $13.95, 16” -- $14.95 Tony’s salad $5.95 @ Mamma Mia’s Italian Grill & Pizza • 1000 W. Magnolia Ave., on the near South Side • 817-878-2400. 16
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beat the clock Red Cactus
Time in: 11:40 a.m.
The setting: With a sleek contemporary interior and a bright red exterior, Red Cactus is anything but introverted as it sits boldly along the outskirts of the TCU campus. A big front window and brightly colored walls, furniture, and fixtures welcome you to this counter-service restaurant of super fresh Mexican food. The menu: How do you know it’s “super fresh”? They cook it right in front of you! Step up to the glass counter and order a burrito, taco, torta, quesadilla, or even fajitas, and the cooks will grab your meat and veggies and put them right on the grill in front of you. The grilled veggie burrito is huge and stuffed with zucchini, onions, and peppers. Your choice of fixings includes rice, three different styles of beans (including vegetarian black beans), more veggies, and all the toppings you can imagine –– even queso. The grilled fish tacos are juicy, fresh, and topped to order. Nachos are piled high with refried beans, melted cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and the meat topping of your choice. Breakfast options like a simple bacon and potato burrito or a more extravagant way to welcome your morning, chilaquiles con pollo (think: morning chicken nachos), will get you off to a great start.
Time out: 12:10 p.m.
Light eaters have salads to choose from, and kiddos can enjoy tacos, quesadillas, or flautitas. The verdict: Whether you are starving, picky, or just looking for a snack, Red Cactus serves up something for everyone to love, and not just because you tell them how to make it.
Counter-Service Fresh: Only your imagination limits you at Red Cactus.
Red Cactus 3005 S. University Dr., F.W. 817-927-2933 Mon-Sun 9a.m.–9p.m.
BAILEY ’S PRIME PLUS, FORT WORTH
We invite you to check out the acclaimed Bailey’s Prime Plus opening March 29TH in Fort Worth’s West Seventh Street neighborhood. Bailey’s offers exceptional steakhouse cuisine including prime beef from the famed Allen Brothers of Chicago, delicious fish and seafood dishes, delectable side dishes, out-of-this-world desserts and an incomparable wine cellar featuring the world’s finest vintages. You’ll also want to visit the glamorous bar and lounge for cocktails, the terrific Bar Menu and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. “Our Favorite New Restaurant…” – Pat Sharpe, Texas Monthly
k 2901 Crockett Street § 817-870-1120 www.baileysprimeplus.com
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Just in time for patio season!
2401 West 7th Street Suite 117 • 817.878.4311 www.so7bistro.com
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Exhibition Closes May 16
ANDY WARHOL THE L AST DECADE
It’s more than pop art. It’s Warhol as you’ve never seen him before. Andy Warhol: The Last Decade through May 16 at the Modern. This highly-anticipated exhibition features rarely seen work created during the final years of Warhol’s life, including the Self-Portraits and his massive Last Supper. Take advantage of “Sundays with Andy” artistled tours every Sunday at 1 pm. Don’t miss Warhol-inspired gifts and books in The Modern Shop and the fresh seasonal cuisine at Café Modern.
Andy Warhol: The Last Decade is organized by the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth 3200 Darnell Street Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.738.9215 The City of Fort Worth
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Kidding Around
for the young, and young at heart
The fun-filled faces of April: (left) A bright, shining, and painted face of Mayfest; (bottom) The notso-cute-and-cuddly, but still colorful, faces of MOLA.
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he big deal this April is Mayfest, an annual outdoor party/ concert/fair that goes through the titular month but begins in April. There’s always enough stuff for parents and adult relatives to do -- specifically, imbibe in the adult beverages for sale -- but Mayfest is at heart a kids’ event. Look at all that’s offered: really bad-for-you-but-delicious food and snacks, more than 20 booths of games and activities, and five sprawling areas of attractions and rides. Mayfest begins on Thu., April 29, and lasts until Sun., May 2, at Trinity Park. Tickets are $5-8, and children five and under get in free. Visit www.mayfest.org. For an edutaining experience, head over to the Fort Worth Zoo, whose new 30,000 square foot Museum of Living Art, an indoor/ outdoor herpetological facility, has recently opened. Formerly known as “the snake house,” MOLA houses more than 100 amphibian and reptile species, representing more than 850 20
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animals. The Puerto Rican crested toad, the spring salamander, Chiricahua leopard frog, Annam leaf turtle, Utila Island iguana, Houston toad, Chinese threestriped box turtle, Grand Cayman blue iguana, and Malayan painted river turtle are just some of the exotic creatures on display. Tickets are $9-12, and children two and under get in free. Visit www.fortworthzoo.com/conserve/ mola.html. At the beginning of April, round up the little princesses for Casa Manana’s production of the classic fairytale Cinderella starring the lovely Kimberly Whalen. The story of true love in the face of evil takes place from Fri., April 2, through Sun., April 18, at Casa Manana Theatre, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. in the Cultural District. Tickets are $1517. For more info, visit www. casamanana.org/playhouse or call 817-332-2272.
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Did you know? Cook Children’s routinely holds free car seat checks so that as many kids as possible can ride safely. Benefiting the community is our promise
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hot haunts in october
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Fort Worth glam-rockers Phantom Caste headline at Lola’s Saloon on Friday, Oct. 15 (top, left); Texas Ballet Theater presents Cinderella, Oct. 22-24 (below).
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resented by the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, MusicArte de Fort Worth is a two-day festival in Sundance Square celebrating Latino music, art, dance, food, and heritage. Taking place on Fri., Oct. 8, and Sat., Oct. 9, MusicArte will feature a juried art fair of 60 fine artists, salsa and tango lessons, Los Ninos kids’ activities, cultural demonstrations, and the music of Poncho Sanchez, Joel Guzman, Sarah Fox, and many more. Proceeds benefit the Hispanic Scholarship fund of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/musicartefw. Oddly enough, Tarrant County is one of the spookiest places around. Two of the country’s most popular and well established haunted houses –– Cutting Edge Haunted House and Hangman’s House of Horrors –– are located here, and during the Halloween season, Six 24
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Flags Over Texas turns into Fright Fest, a park full of goblins, ghouls, and the undead (in addition, of course, to the thrilling rides there all year round). This year marks the 22nd anniversary of Hangman’s, the top charitybenefiting haunted house in the nation, having donated more than $1.6 million to local charities. One mile west of downtown at I-30 and Forest Park Boulevard, Hangman’s has recently been featured on the Travel Channel’s America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions, and Family Circle magazine named Hangman’s one of the nation’s top “Halloween Hot Spots.” Hangman’s House of Horrors is located at 2300 W. Fwy. and will be open through Halloween, Sun., Oct. 31. Tickets are $420. Call 817-336-HANG. Cutting Edge holds the Guinness World Record for longest walk through a haunted house and has been cited
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On Sat., Oct. 23, Fort Worth C&W singer-songwriter Bodie Powell (left) will play at the White Elephant; Cutting Edge Haunted House (above) will be open through Sun., Oct. 31.
by Fangoria and the Travel Channel as a place for exemplary scares. Cutting Edge is located at 1701 E. Lancaster Ave. and will also be open through All Hallows Eve, Sun., Oct. 31. Tickets are $23-38.50. Call 817-500-6434. Fright Fest also runs through Halloween and is open Fridays through Sundays. Tickets are $35-55. Call 817530-6000. The Fort will be hopping with live music throughout the month. A ton of local notables are scheduled to play Lola’s Saloon (2736 W. 6th St. in the West 7th Street corridor). On Fri., Oct. 15, glam-rockers Phantom Caste will take the stage, joined by Titanmoon and The Baker Family. Nerdcore rapper MC Router will perform on Sat., Oct. 16, with Beauxregard, The Hack and Slashers, and Project Euphoria. Vorvon, featuring members of EPIC RUINS and The Me-Thinks, will play with Malvellar and White Mountain on Fri., Oct. 22. Dallas twang-rockers Eleven Hundred Springs are on Fri., Oct. 29, and for All Hallows Eve, Sun., Oct. 31, Grapevine’s indie-marching band Mount Righteous will perform. For more information on any of the aforementioned shows and more, visit www.lolasfortworth.com or call 817877-0666.
On the less indie, more countrified tip, the White Elephant Saloon (106 E. Exchange St. in the Stockyards) will be full of C&W, Texas Music, Red Dirt, and a little blue-eyed soul throughout October. On Fri., Oct. 15, Quaker City Night Hawks will perform. On Sat., Oct. 16, it’s Mike Mancy, followed by Doug Moreland (Fri., Oct. 22), veteran C&W purveyor Bodie Powell (Sat., Oct. 23), Mo Robson (Fri., Oct. 29), and Charlie Shafter (Sat., Oct. 30). For more information on any of the aforementioned shows and more, visit www.whiteelephantsaloon.com or call 817-624-8273. At Bass Performance Hall (525 Commerce St. downtown) from Fri., Oct. 22, through Sun., Oct. 24, Texas Ballet Theater will put on Cinderella, TBT artistic director Ben Stevenson’s dramatic and humorous version of the classic tale about a poor girl who gets to meet Prince Charming –– and somehow loses a shoe in the process. Tickets are $19-99. From Fri., Oct. 15, through Sun., Oct. 17, at Bass Hall, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents The Great American Songbook with Ann Hampton Callaway, who’s had her songs recorded by Barbra Streisand and has collaborated with Carole
King and Wynton Marsalis. The multiplatinum-selling Callaway will perform classics ranging from Cole Porter to Gershwin. Tickets are $27-79. At Bass Hall’s McDavid Studio (301 E. 5th St. downtown) on Sun., Oct. 10, UNT One O’Clock Lab Band will perform, celebrating the release of its most recent album, Lab 10, featuring new works by student and faculty members as well as by some jazz notables. The Lab Band’s previous album, Lab 9, earned two Grammy nominations: Best Large Jazz Ensemble and Best Instrumental Composition (“Ice-Nine” by band director Steve Wiest). Tickets for the show entitled 10.10.10 are $5-30. For more information on this or any of the other Bass Hall shows, call the box office at 817-212-4280 or visit www.basshall. com. The TCU Horned Frogs will be spending pretty much the entire month of October here at home in Fort Worth, specifically at Amon G. Carter Stadium. On Sat., Oct. 9, TCU will tackle Wyoming. On Sat., Oct. 16, BYU will be in town. And on Sat., Oct. 23, the Horned Frogs will take on Air Force. For more information, visit http://gofrogs.cstv.com.
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