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Tango-heavy 'Maria de Buenos Aires' brings a cabaretlike touch to Fort Worth Opera
The opera features tango dancers, in addition to a cast and chorus. “It is a really good icebreaker for opera. It’s a cabaret, it’s a tango ballet, it’s a poetic recitation,” said director-choreographer John de los Santos. → Read More
Houston Stock Show and Rodeo is bigger than Fort Worth’s, but is it better?
The Houston Stock Show and Rodeo is significantly larger than the show in Fort Worth, with more people and more money. → Read More
Houston Stock Show and Rodeo is bigger than Fort Worth’s, but is it better?
The Houston Stock Show and Rodeo is significantly larger than the show in Fort Worth, with more people and more money. → Read More
Massive exhibit at Kimbell captures couple's zeal for collecting, scope of Asian art
Sam Myers and the late Myrna Myers' collection of Asian art surpasses 5,000 pieces. Hundreds of them are on display at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth in the "From the Lands of Asia" exhibit. → Read More
Grand champion steer sells for $200,000 at Fort Worth Stock Show
Mufasa, a 1,329-pound European crossbred steer shown by Ben Bezner of Texline, sold for $200,000 during the Sale of Champions. That’s a nice payday but $40,000 less than last year’s top steer brought. → Read More
Casa Manana set for cabaret theater opening in Fort Worth
With the help of generous donors, Casa Mañana opens its Reid Cabaret Theatre, a new performance space that feels more like a cozy nightclub. → Read More
Fort Worth Symphony announces 2018-19 concerts
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra releases its 2018-19 concert lineup, with fresh sounds throughout and the return of some favorites. → Read More
German TV show visits Fort Worth Stock Show
The Stock Show visit was part of a nine-day swing through the U.S. by the German TV crew. → Read More
3D figurines, pet portraits popular at Fort Worth Stock Show
Two new booths in the vendors area of the Amon G. Carter Exhibits Hall — one employing a very high-tech approach, and the other based in the most traditional of methods — are offering to create a lasting image of you or your pet. → Read More
3D figurines, pet portraits popular at Fort Worth Stock Show
Two new booths in the vendors area of the Amon G. Carter Exhibits Hall — one employing a very high-tech approach, and the other based in the most traditional of methods — are offering to create a lasting image of you or your pet. → Read More
Pigeon breeders explain the amazing birds
The clean, well-oiled birds at the Stock Show also come in an amazing array of varieties. → Read More
Pigeon breeders explain the amazing birds
The clean, well-oiled birds at the Stock Show also come in an amazing array of varieties. → Read More
'Something Rotten' brings Bard-related farce to Bass Hall in Fort Worth
Broadway musical “Something Rotten” opens Jan. 17 at Bass Hall in Fort Worth, and follows the funny efforts of two brothers to write a play that eclipses Shakespeare’s works. → Read More
Fort Worth Stock Show begins Friday, Jan. 12
The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is beginning its 122th season and has stayed strong by keeping its focus on what it does well — cowboys, cattle, horses and agriculture — while making annual tweaks to its programming to attract new fans. → Read More
‘Matilda’ brings Roald Dahl’s story to glorious life
Review: Problems that plagued the touring version of the Tony-winning Broadway musical ‘Matilda’ are nowhere to be seen in the performance at Fort Worth’s Bass Hall. → Read More
Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth gets intimate for the big 3-0
The organization’s 30th anniversary season, titled ‘The Power of Intimacy,’ will feature marionettes, shadow puppets, a Cliburn winner, and a new work. → Read More
Review of 'Legally Blonde' at Theatre Arlington
This Theatre Arlington production gets acquitted for being an entertaining show, thanks to a stellar cast and direction. But there needs to be a penalty for the sets and costumes though. → Read More
Dull ‘Aliens’ crash-lands at Stage West
The performances and stage design are impressive but they matter little with a script that has little to say. → Read More
Cliburn host families find out which competitors are coming for dinner
Every four years, Tarrant-area families open their homes to pianists from around the world who eat, sleep and — above all — practice there during the Cliburn International Piano Competition . → Read More
‘The Trap’ turns predatory lending into theater at Amphibian Stage Productions
The Amphibian Stage Productions’ piece features solid acting and some good moments but often feels more like an editorial than a work of art. → Read More