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Burger-biscuit spot's closure tops this week's 5 most-read Fort Worth stories

Editor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines.

1. Fort Worth restaurant dedicated to burgers and biscuits calls it quits. A cute chef-owned restaurant near Texas Wesleyan featuring burgers, biscuits, and beer, is calling it quits: Ben's Triple B, a venture from chef Ben Merritt, closed on May 25. Merritt said in a statement that COVID-19 and its aftermath were the cause.

2. American Airlines romances DFW with new nonstop flights to Caribbean honeymoon paradise. In time for summer wedding season, American Airlines is lifting the veil on its first-ever nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to the romantic Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. The inaugural American Airlines A321 service will start Saturday, June 5 and continue through mid-August.

3. 7 North Texas companies clock in among America’s best employers, says Inc. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and AT&T grab their fair share of the spotlight when it comes to big brands hiring the most employees in Dallas-Fort Worth. But seven DFW companies that may not be household names also earn recognition for being top places to work in Inc. magazine’s 2021 list of the country’s best workplaces.

4. New Fort Worth bar punches back with duckpin bowling and nostalgic theme. A fun bar that features high-tech bowling with a retro vibe will open in Fort Worth's West Seventh district this summer. Called Junk Punch, it's a new concept from hospitality group Funky Lime, and will open at 2805 Bledsoe St., the space that was previously home to the short-lived Punch Bowl Social.

5. Where to eat in Fort Worth right now: 6 restaurants to hit post-vaccine. After being cooped up for more than a year, you're ready to go out to eat again. You've got some catching up to do. Several new restaurants have opened lately, plus you want to visit some old faves. Where to begin? This month’s Where to Eat combines new arrivals with longtime favorites. Here are six places to hit up.

Seven DFW companies are doing it right.

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Seven DFW companies are doing it right.

Weekend Event Planner

These are the 8 best things to do in Fort Worth this weekend

Photo by Jeremy Daniel

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This weekend across Fort Worth will feature a couple of big events, complemented by an array of smaller-but-still-fun offerings. Choices include screenings of short films aimed at kids, the national tour of a Broadway musical, screenings of a new film from an acclaimed filmmaker, a comedian, two concerts, a rodeo event, and a one-night-only musical.

Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. If you want more options, check out the calendar for an even longer list of the city's best events.

Thursday, July 17

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents Modern Kids Summer Flicks
Modern Kids Summer Flicks features the New York International Children’s Film Festival, a collection of short animation, live action, and documentary films for young audiences. Filmgoers can experience joyful, thoughtful stories that are sure to spark meaningful conversations. The group of films screened on Thursday at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth are aimed at kids 8 and over.

Broadway at the Bass presents The Wiz
This all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz returns “home” to stages in an all-new Pre-Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. The groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz is known for its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and finger-snapping '70s funk and its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. The production runs through Sunday at Bass Performance Hall.

Friday, July 18

Magnolia at the Modern: The Phoenician Scheme
Writer/director Wes Anderson returns with The Phoenician Scheme, in which wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro) appoints his estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton), a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, the two become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins. Co-starring F. Murray Abraham, Riz Ahmed, Michael Cera, Bryan Cranston, Benedict Cumberbatch, Willem Dafoe, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Hanks, the film will screen six times through Sunday at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

Hyena's presents Dale Jones
With 30 years in the making, Dale Jones accentuates his machine gun-style delivery with a healthy dose of animated faces and then combines that with quick improvisations and well-placed physical comedy. In addition to his training at the world-famous Second City, Jones has several viral videos on TikTok and has appeared on TBS' The Very Funny Show, Last Comic Standing, 30 Seconds to Fame, and Stand Up Live Nashville. He'll perform four times through Saturday at Hyena's Comedy Nightclub.

Bri Bagwell in concert
An eight-time winner of Female Vocalist of the Year from Texas Regional Radio Report, Bri Bagwell has seen her audience grow and diversify as she has progressed through the musical landscape. From her first full-length release, Banned from Santa Fe in 2011, to her 2022 release, Corazón y Cabeza (Heart and Head), Bagwell has commanded the stage for over a decade with her fun live performances and trailblazing artistry. She'll play at Billy Bob's Texas.

Saturday, July 19

Teton Ridge presents American Performance Horseman
The 2025 American Performance Horseman features a lineup of cutting, reined cow horse, and reining athletes. Among those returning to defend their titles are 2024 champions Adan Banuelos and Casey Deary. They will be joined by a star-studded lineup of riders who have dominated their respective disciplines, culminating in a full concert by Brothers Osborne. The event takes place at Dickies Arena.

Theatre Arlington presents Club Cabaret: Mixtape
Mixtape: An original musical with unoriginal songs is what happens when you reunite the friend group that probably should’ve stayed in the group chat … and press play on every banger you forgot you loved. They came for a chill weekend. They got a mixtape of meltdowns. Old crushes. Old grudges. New levels of awkward. All set to the soundtrack of your '90s heart. The performance takes place at Theatre Arlington.

Eric Gales in concert
Blues rock guitarist Eric Gales has been a big part of the genre for over 30 years, making his official debut with 1991's The Eric Gales Band. He's gone on to release 18 more albums, most recently Crown in 2022, as well as performing on a host of other albums and recordings. He'll make his debut at Billy Bob's Texas.

Photo by Jeremy Daniel

The Wiz will be at Bass Performance Hall through July 20.

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