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These are the 11 best things to do in Fort Worth this weekend

Alex Bentley
Nov 12, 2020 | 6:00 am

While many events in and around Fort Worth have either been postponed or canceled during the coronavirus pandemic, organizations have adapted to the new world to offer a variety of in-person and virtual events. With Thanksgiving around the corner, this weekend will be the unofficial kickoff of the holiday season, with a couple of significant holiday-themed events starting up.

Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. While they're not all outside of the house, they all promise to provide a nice distraction from the everyday life.

Thursday, November 12

Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival
The Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival will virtually present its films across two states – Minnesota and Texas – for the first time in the film festival’s history. The film lineup for the 21st annual film festival will feature Darius Marder’s Sound of Metal as the Opening Night selection; Frank Marshall’s highly anticipated documentary The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart as the Centerpiece film; and Alex Winter’s Zappa as the Closing Night selection. The festival takes place through Sunday.

Radiance! A Holiday Light Spectacular
This new holiday event, taking place at Parker County Sheriff's Posse in Weatherford, is more than a mile long and will take about 20 to 30 minutes to drive through the entire experience. A special Radiance! radio station frequency will be provided for guests to enjoy iconic holiday tunes as they experience the wonder, which includes 160 feet of animated RGB light tunnels. Food and beverages and special items, including hot chocolate, cookies, unique holiday treats, LED balloons, glow stick cotton candy, and more, will be available for purchase. The event will run through January 3, 2021.

PBR World Finals: Unleash the Beast
With Nevada currently not allowing spectators at sporting events, the 2020 PBR World Finals: Unleash the Beast have moved from Las Vegas to Arlington for one year only. The biggest event in bull riding, which crowns the PBR's next champion rider and bull, takes place through Sunday at AT&T Stadium.

Friday, November 13

Gaylord Texan presents Lone Star Christmas
Gaylord Texan will once again present the annual Lone Star Christmas, featuring I Love Christmas Movies, which will allow guests to experience beloved holiday movies, including The Polar Express, A Christmas Story, Elf, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and The Year Without a Santa Claus, in a completely new way. It will also include an outdoor holiday lanterns attraction, a Build Your Own Snowman event, ice skating, snow tubing, gingerbread decorating, and more. The event will go on through January 3, 2021.

River & Blues Festival
Top country and blues artists will take the stage at the inaugural two-day River & Blues music festival. Taking place at Panther Island Pavilion on Friday and Saturday, the festival's performers will include Charley Crockett, Maddie & Tae, Kody West, Bart Crow, Grady Spencer & the Work, Samantha Fish, Casey James, Southern Avenue, Courtney Patton & Jason Eady, Elaina Kay, and Kirk House. Guests will be able to purchase food from Heim Barbecue, Cousins Maine Lobster, Magdalena's, Kono Pizza, Melt Ice Creams, Big Kat Burgers, and The Beignet Bus.

Magnolia at the Modern: The Climb
Kyle and Mike are best friends who share a close bond — until Mike sleeps with Kyle's fiancée. The Climb is about a tumultuous but enduring relationship between two men across many years of laughter, heartbreak, and rage. It is also the story of real-life best friends who turn their profound connection into a rich, humane and frequently uproarious film about the boundaries (or lack thereof) in all close friendships. The film will screen five times through Sunday at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents Copland's Appalachian Spring and Stravinsky's Pulcinella Suite
This concert by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra features Stravinsky’s Suite from Pulcinella, based on the one-act ballet of the same name, Aaron Copland's Suite from Appalachian Spring, which draws on the pioneering spirit of America, and Copland’s lyrical and jazz-influenced clarinet concerto, performed by FWSO Principal Clarinetist Stanislav Chernyshev. The concert will play four times through Sunday at Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium.

Josh Ward in concert
Country singer Josh Ward has had a big presence in the Texas country music world over the past 12 years or so. Over that time, he's released five albums (including 2019's Live at Billy Bob's) and charted nine consecutive No. 1 songs in the state. He'll return to one his favorite venues, Billy Bob's Texas, for another turn at entertaining the masses.

Saturday, November 14

National Theatre Live: All My Sons
In this screening of a previously recorded live production, Academy Award winner Sally Field and Bill Pullman star in Arthur Miller’s blistering drama All My Sons. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They have built a home, raised two sons, and established a thriving business. But nothing lasts forever and their contented lives, already shadowed by the loss of their eldest boy to war, are about to shatter. The screening will be at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

Sunday, November 15

The Cliburn presents Cliburn at Home
This Sunday's Cliburn at Home will feature the Cliburn Masterpiece series, which examines the who, what, when, where, and how of the greatest piano works. Host Buddy Bray will lead viewers through the story of Carl Vine's Sonata No. 1 — the composer, the background, the narrative, the characters, the technical difficulties, and more. Bray will also talk with the composer himself, as well as 2013 Cliburn jury discretionary award winner Steven Lin, whose standout Competition performance of the work caps off this episode.

Texas Country Music Awards
The Texas Country Music Association, Inc. will present the annual Texas Country Music Awards, featuring 26 awards based on fan-nominated and voted categories. The ceremony, taking place at Billy Bob's Texas, will include performances by nominees like Brandon Rhyder, Zane Williams & The Wild Blue, Curtis Grimes, Holly Tucker, Scotty Alexander, Will Carter, Saints Eleven, and more.

Radiance! A Holiday Light Spectacular will be at Parker County Sheriff's Posse in Weatherford through January 3, 2021.

Radiance Holiday Lights Spectacular
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Radiance! A Holiday Light Spectacular will be at Parker County Sheriff's Posse in Weatherford through January 3, 2021.
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Cate Blanchett orchestrates Oscar-caliber performance as power-hungry conductor in Tár

Alex Bentley
Oct 27, 2022 | 12:32 pm
Cate Blanchett orchestrates Oscar-caliber performance as power-hungry conductor in Tár
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Cate Blanchett in Tár

Since the #MeToo movement gained steam in 2017, a number of films and TV shows have confronted the new reality in direct and indirect ways. In almost all cases, however, the person behaving badly was a man, as men have long been the ones to hold the most power. But immoral conduct is not limited by gender, as the new film Tár demonstrates.

Cate Blanchett stars as Lydia Tár, a world-renowned conductor currently leading the Berlin Philharmonic. As the film begins, we see her in a number of settings: Giving a live interview in front of an audience, teaching a graduate-level music class, planning her schedule with her assistant, Francesca (Noémie Merlant). It’s clear that she is well-respected by those who know her by reputation, but the closer you get to her, the more her flaws start to reveal themselves.

Bit by bit, the film pokes holes in her holier-than-thou personality. While somewhat affable on the surface, she has a need for power – and a willingness to do anything to hold on to it – that manifests itself in a variety of unsavory ways. Most notable among these is her taste for young female protégés, a desire she does little to hide despite having a child with her wife, Sharon (Nina Hoss).

Written and directed by Todd Field, making his first film since 2006’s Little Children, Tár is most notable for how much time it devotes to setting up Tár as a character. Instead of being overtly obvious about her faults or painting her as blatantly evil, Field instead drops a series of hints about her proclivities while mostly showing her as strong and strong-willed, characteristics that have often been praised in men.

Even when things start to go awry for Tár, Field maintains the nuance of the story, depicting her increasingly fragile mental state through a series of scenes in which she hears mysterious noises. These and other semi-bizarre things that happen to her at various points in the film keep the audience on its collective toes, never sure what is going to be shown next.

Though the film is set in the rarefied world of classical music, it has a grounded nature that keeps it balanced. Those who know a lot about the world of symphony orchestras will be pleased with the level of detail devoted to the scenes depicting the inner workings, but the story as a whole is most interested in the people, not the politics, of the industry.

The film will likely leave many at a loss as to how to feel about its protagonist. The many factors that come into play – Tár’s gender and sexuality, Blanchett’s own reputation, the history of patriarchy, the upper-class world in which it takes place, among others – all color how the character is perceived. Even when she’s at her worst, Tár still has a magnetism that’s difficult to deny.

Blanchett, per usual, gives an ultra-compelling performance. The two-time Oscar winner will likely secure her seventh nomination, as she enthralls with her choices in voice, movement, and more. Merlant, a French actor best known for Portrait of a Lady on Fire, does a great job in her supporting role, providing her own intensity.

Tár is an of-the-moment film that examines the role of a leader, who’s allowed to lead, and how leaders should act when they rise to power. With one of today’s best actors again at the top of her game, it’s a can’t-miss opportunity for movie lovers.

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Tár opens in Fort Worth theaters on October 28.

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Texas designer shares top tips for making the most of Round Top 2022

Hannah J. Frías
Oct 27, 2022 | 10:00 am
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Austin-based interior designer Blair Burton shares her top tips for Round Top.

The fall iteration of Texas' most famous antique fair kicked off this past weekend in Round Top and runs through October 29. Starting in 1968, Round Top has become one of the largest antique shows in the country, drawing the likes of high-profile interior designers like Kelly Wearstler and Ken Fulk, who sourced several ideas for his work at the Commodore Perry Estate from the show.

Over its five-plus decades, one venue multiplied to miles of sites along Highway 237, where shoppers can scour for antique treasures in fields, barns, and tents. The two largest are the Continental Tent and the Big Red Barn, which comprises 30,000 square feet of textiles, art, furniture, and accessories. Overwhelmed already? Us, too.

Thankfully, Texas interior designer Blair Burton, who has been traveling to the show for years on behalf of her clients, reached out via email to share all her tips and tricks.

Here are the Austin designer's top three insider secrets for making the most of the show:

Favorite venues
"My favorite venues are Marburger (of course), the Compound, the Arbors, and Blue Hills," Burton shares. "They all do such a great job of curating a lovely shopping experience. It's exciting to see how much The Compound has grown, it keeps getting bigger! I have found so many treasures for projects at Blue Hills, especially case goods, artwork and rugs."

Where to eat
"Royers in RoundTop is an institution (restaurant and pie shop), and for good reason," according to Burton. "The people and the food are top notch. Below is a picture of me with Bud Royer, the owner and such a gem."

Royers Round TopBlair Burton poses with the owner of Royers, a great place to replenish between browsing.Photo courtesy of Blair Burton

"The venues have great food options now, too. Kettle corn is a must, and I always seem to need a little pick-me-up (or cool down) with homemade lemonade. Finish the day with Wildflyer Mead at Blue Hills, or a cocktail at the Ellis Motel in the middle of Henkel Square."

How to make the most of browsing
"The thrill of the hunt is invigorating," says Burton. "There is nothing better than finding the most unique pieces that *make* a space. I bring a list for each project, but also hold the list loosely, as we never know what we will find. Right now we have a long list for about 10 projects!"

To download a full .pdf guide to Round Top, check out the show's website and head to the homepage to buy tickets ahead of time.

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These are the 12 best things to do in Fort Worth this weekend

Alex Bentley
Oct 27, 2022 | 6:00 am
These are the 12 best things to do in Fort Worth this weekend
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Chris Stapleton will play at Dickies Arena on October 27.

Although this weekend across Fort Worth starts off with a bang thanks to a major concert, it will be the smaller local events that dominate next four days. They include a new theater production, a symphony concert, five concerts featuring mostly local musicians, and a Sunday full of art openings and closings.

Below are the best ways to spend your precious free time this weekend. Want more options? Lucky for you, we have a much longer list of the city's best events.

Thursday, October 27

Chris Stapleton's All-American Roadshow
Country singer Chris Stapleton can't seem to get enough of Dallas-Fort Worth. He was supposed to headline the first-ever event at Globe Life Field in Arlington on March 14, 2020, but, well, you know. He did make it back there the following summer, and now he's back yet again, only this time at Dickies Arena. This version of the All-American Roadshow will find Stapleton playing songs from his 2020 album, Starting Over, joined by special guests Elle King and Morgan Wade.

Circle Theatre presents Kodachrome
Welcome to Colchester, a small town where everybody knows everybody and the pace of life allows the pursuit of love to take up as much space as it needs. Tour guide Suzanne, the town photographer, allows a peek into her neighbors’ lives to catch glimpses of romance in all its stages of development. Kodachrome is a play about love, nostalgia, the seasons, and how we learn to say goodbye. The co-production with Theatre TCU will run at Circle Theatre through November 19.

Friday, October 28

Magnolia at the Modern: Triangle of Sadness
In Ruben Östlund’s wickedly funny Palme d’Or winner, social hierarchy is turned upside down, revealing the tawdry relationship between power and beauty. Celebrity model couple, Carl (Harris Dickinson) and Yaya (Charlbi Dean), are invited on a luxury cruise for the uber-rich, helmed by an unhinged boat captain (Woody Harrelson). What first appeared Instagrammable ends catastrophically, leaving the survivors stranded on a desert island and fighting for survival. The film will screen six times through Sunday at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents "A Trip to St. Petersburg: Glinka, Glazunov, and Tchaikovsky"
With more than 20 years serving as the orchestra’s lieutenant-general under his belt, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra concert-master Michael Shih steps into the spotlight to deliver Glazunov’s Violin Concerto. This all-Russian program launches with Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Ludmila and wraps up with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. The concert, conducted by Delyana Lazarova, will have three performances through Sunday at Bass Performance Hall.

Green River Ordinance in concert
For over 15 years, Fort Worth rock band Green River Ordinance has paired warm, melodic, and occasionally rambunctious Southern rock with songs that centered around both enjoying life and staying focused on the things that matter. The band has released four albums in their career, most recently 2016's Fifteen. They'll play at Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall.

An Evening with Rhett Miller
Singer Rhett Miller has a lot of love around Dallas-Fort Worth, both from being the lead singer of Old 97's and from his solo work. At this special concert at The Post at River East, Miller will put on an intimate acoustic performance, highlighting songs from his eight solo albums, most recently 2018's The Messenger.

Easton Corbin in concert
Country singer Easton Corbin was among the fastest rising artists in the genre in the early 2010s, releasing three albums in five years, including 2015's About to Get Real, which went to No. 1 on the Billboard County charts. Strangely, he has yet to release a fourth album, although he did release a new song, "I Can't Decide," earlier this year. He'll play at Billy Bob's Texas.

Saturday, October 29

Jonathan Tyler and The Texas Gentlemen in concert
Jonathan Tyler and The Texas Gentlemen will co-headline this special concert. Tyler has released three albums with his band, The Northern Lights, most recently 2015's Holy Smokes, while The Texas Gentlemen have released two albums, most recently 2020's Floor It!.They'll play at Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall.

Kyle Park in concert
Texas singer Kyle Park has had modest success on the country music charts, peaking at No. 24 with his 2013 album, Beggin' for More. Like all musicians struck with the bug to keep creating, though, he's kept at it, with his most recent album being 2018's Don't Forget Where You Come From. This concert at Billy Bob's Texas will double as a Halloween party and costume contest, with prizes up to $300 being awarded to winners.

Sunday, October 30

Kimbell Art Museum presents "Guests of Honor | Modigliani: Three Works from the Pearlman Foundation" closing day
Sunday will be the final day to view three works by Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani that have joined the Kimbell’s limestone sculpture, Head (c. 1913), as “guests of honor.” Drawn from the Henry and Rose Pearlman Foundation and usually on loan to the Princeton University Art Museum, the three works include another limestone Head (c. 1910–11) and two paintings – portraits of the poet, designer and filmmaker Jean Cocteau (1916) and the Russian sculptor Léon Indenbaum (1916).

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents "Fort Worth and the Green Book" final day
Sunday will also be the final day to view "Fort Worth and the Green Book" at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The family-friendly exhibition explores what the life was like for Black travelers in the 1930s, ‘40s, and ’50s, who faced many unique challenges both on and off the road, as well as the remarkable guide that helped them adventure with confidence. Visitors can step into the times through an immersive photo experience, chart a safe path through Texas using the Green Book as a resource, and examine artifacts from Fort Worth history and beyond.

Amon Carter Museum of American Art openings and closing
Sunday will be moving day at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, as two new exhibitions will open while another closes. Closing is "Art Making as Life Making: Kinji Akagawa at Tamarind," which offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of life in a 1960s print workshop. Opening are "Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography,"the first major museum survey to explore the practices of Indigenous photographers working today, and "Faces from the Interior: The Native American Portraits of Karl Bodmer,"which features over 60 recently conserved watercolors by Bodmer, including portraits of individuals from the Omaha, Ponca, Yankton, Lakota, Mandan, Hidatsa, Assiniboine and Blackfoot nations. Both new exhibitions will be on display through January 22, 2023.

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