July 15, 2024

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🍻 Cheers, Cowtown

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top by Roots Coffeehouse in Fort Worth or North Richland Hills to try a cortado or latte with house-made syrup. | Photo by Roots Coffeehouse

We pride ourselves on keeping you in the mix — so take it from us, a week from today you’re going to want to raise a glass.

We’ll be celebrating Drink Up Week from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, tipping our hats to the buzziest entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages across Fort Worth.

We asked local businesses to participate in Drink Up Week by offering drink deals for our readers. Local businesses poured their all into the task — and the deals, well, they’re flowing.

FTW-drink-up-week-deal-map-2024 — Sip on everything from coffee to cocktails during FTWtoday’s Drink Up Week.
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Presenting: FTWtoday’s interactive map of Drink Up Deals across Fort Worth for our readers to bookmark, including must-grab deals like:

Roots Coffeehouse | Mention Drink Up Week to buy one, get one free on all coffee and tea.
Fort Brewery | Cool off with an ice cold select seasonal craft beer for only $4.
Soma Winery | Like a glass of wine after work? Grab your friends to split the bottle, which are $10 off during Drink Up Week.
The Down ‘n Out | Head to the neighborhood bar for 20% off Frozen Mountain Dew Margaritas and Frozen Cherry Whiskey Cokes.
Boulevard of Greens | Just hit the gym? Refuel with buy one, get one free smoothies all week.

Keep this map of Drink Up Week deals handy as you chart a course through Cowtown next week. And don’t forget to forward this story to a friend and make plans to meet up for a drink.

Finally, a toast. We want to give a huge thank you to the local businesses participating in Drink Up Week 2024 and to you, our readers, because we know you’ll be out there supporting the beverage industry. We’ll see you at the coffee shop, brewery, and winery — drinks in hand, of course.

Events

Monday, July 15

Texas’ 31st Annual Solar Car Challenge | Monday, July 15-Wednesday, July 17 | Times vary | Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Cir., Fort Worth | Free | Watch local high schoolers test their science and engineering knowledge, racing solar cars they built.
Summer Camp at the Sid | Monday, July 15-Friday, July 19 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Sid Richardson Museum, 309 Main St., Fort Worth | $25 | Kids ages 9-12 are invited to tour the galleries before diving into the world of printmaking.

Tuesday, July 16

MLB All-Star Game | Tuesday, July 16 | 7 p.m. | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington | $235-$1,143 | Grab last-minute tickets to watch the best professional baseball players compete in the annual American League vs. National League game.
“Mamma Mia!” | Tuesday, July 16-Sunday, July 21 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $66-$176 | Unleash your inner “Dancing Queen” at this classic musical of ABBA songs.

Wednesday, July 17

Modern Kids Summer Flicks | Wednesday, July 17 | 11 a.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | Free | Grab some popcorn and settle in for an Animation Showcase in the museum’s auditorium.
Pickin’ Round the Campfire | Wednesday, July 17 | 8-11 p.m. | Dirty Water Saloon, 9716 Palo Pinto Rd., Fort Worth | Free | Grab your guitar and join other musicians for a fireside song session.

Thursday, July 18

Steakhouse: Mastering Sauces | Thursday, July 18 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth, 4651 West Freeway, Fort Worth | $105 | Level up your cooking by learning how to make beurre blanc, bearnaise, balsamic reduction, and coffee creme anglaise sauces.
Zoso | Thursday, July 18 | 8 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall, 122 E. Exchange Ave., Ste. 200, Fort Worth | $12-$25 | Get ready to head bang at the ultimate Led Zeppelin experience.

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News Notes

Closing

After 35 years, nonprofit theater group KWC Performing Arts will mount its last performance. While the group did not announce a reason for closing, it is located in the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, which is slated for redevelopment. Grab tickets for “Matilda” on Sunday, Aug. 4. to catch the last show before the curtain drops. (Fort Worth Report)

Opening

The Sicilian Butcher is set to make its Texas debut on Saturday, July 20 next to the new H-E-B Alliance. The Italian restaurant, known for its craft meatballs and build-your-own cannoli bar, will cut the ribbon at 3:30 p.m.

Development

Local philanthropic organization The Ryan Family donated $2 million to the ongoing construction of Texas A&M-Fort Worth. This gift follows the $10.75 million previously donated by the Amon G. Carter Foundation for the 3.5-acre research and innovation campus. (Fort Worth Report)

Plan Ahead

Mark your calendar for Friday, Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 4 because the “greatest show on Earth” is coming to Cowtown. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will bring its high-flying circus performance to Dickies Arena. Bonus: Arlington native and TCU graduate Alex “Stix” Stickels will lead the troupe as the Show Guide. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Legacy

Actress Shelley Duvall died last week at the age of 75 due to complications from diebetes. Duvall was born in Fort Worth and is most noted for her roles in “The Shining,” “Thieves Like Us,” and “Nashville.” She was living in the small town of Blanco in the Texas Hill Country when she passed. (WFAA)

Cause

Fort Worth-based The Rainwater Charitable Foundation has been doling out the moolah in the name of health. Last week, the organization announced $2 million in grants to fund four international research projects to explore treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.

Sports

We’re swinging through baseball season, stretching out for fall football, and dribbling towards basketball. What’s on the horizon for all of the DFW Sports teams? Get the biggest stories every day from local experts with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Real Estate

Nestled among mature pecan orchards, Pecan Plantation offers Texans a unique opportunity to live in an amenity-rich community. Some of the perks residents can enjoy include a full-service clubhouse, pools, golf courses, a marina, airport runways, access to Lake Granbury, and more. Find your dream home.*

Shop

Finding a birthday gift for your dad doesn’t have to be an impossible task. Our suggestion: Skip the cuff links and growlers of craft beer and grab him something from Marksmen instead. You know, something he’ll actually use.*

Eat

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Finance

If your Saturday consisted of mowing the lawn, deep-cleaning the patio, or heading to Home Depot, here’s one more responsible task to add to your to-do list: Move your credit card debt. This card offers 0% interest on a balance transfer until nearly 2026, plus 2% cash back on purchases.*

Shop

🛍️ Shop til you drop

Browse clothes, accessories, furniture, and home goods at Flipstone Vintage and Thrift. | Photo courtesy of Flipstone Vintage and Thrift

A new thrift store just hit the market. Located at 2700 White Settlement Rd., Flipstone Vintage and Thrift is flipping shopping on its head.

Run by Dancing Cante Iglesias, Jesse Iglesias and Lily Mekeel, the family-owned secondhand store prides itself on low prices with a boutique atmosphere.

All clothing is priced on a flat rate, meaning the items are not marked individually, but instead are tagged according to how long they have been for sale. The newest items on sale are all $10, while older items are $2-$4. Just look for the colored tag and compare it to the posted signs.

But wait, there’s more.

The owners previously ran a business refinishing mid-century furniture. If you have a well-loved family heirloom or newly found antique, contact the team to help restore your piece to its former glory.

Interested in touting your wares the Foundry District? Check out Flipstone’s small vendor program.

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The Buy

🛍️ Special edition alert. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale launches today, meaning top fashion, luxury beauty, and home items are seriously discounted.

This Kate Spade New York leather crossbody bag is $68 off.

Get Nike high waist leggings $25 off.

Le Creuset’s 7.5-quart enameled cast iron brazier is $172 off.

Get a glossy Béis suitcase $75 off.

If you’ve been eyeing an LED light therapy mask, the Dr. Dennis Gross Pro LED Light Therapy Device is $186 off.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kate

From the editor

Don’t mind me — I’ll just be over here practicing my dance moves from “The Greatest Showman” until the circus comes to town. Think they’ll let me perform under the big top?

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