Fort Worth Convention and visitors Bureau Blog

Unexpected Stories: Lorena Leigh

Lorena Leigh Singer + Songwriter Filmmaker: Nametag Films What do you think of when you think of Cowgirl Mermaids? Never heard of one before? Well, that’s just Lorena Leigh’s style. The creative singer and songwriter found the spirit of her style in Fort Worth: a Cowgirl Mermaid. It’s the…

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Unexpected Stories: Patrick McGrew Jr.

Patrick McGrew Jr. Shoe Designer + Musician Union Station, Sundance Square Filmmaker: Mitch Johns and Aidan Myles with Visio Viridis​ Patrick McGrew Jr. is a jack of many trades, master of all. The former Crowley High School P.E. teacher went through some ups and downs and came out on top…

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Unexpected Stories: Jobe Sanchez

Hat Shaper Jobe’s Hats, La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth Filmmaker: ArcPoint Studios Jobe is a craftsman, plain and simple. As a “master hatter,” Jobe has shaped hats for rodeo’s most famous stars. Together with his wife Sandra, Jobe used his talents and business savvy to expand his trade from…

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Unexpected Stories: Dr. Yein Lee

Performing Arts Medicine & Physical Medicine Rehab Specialist UNT Health Sciences Center Filmmaker: Ben Garrett Dr. Yein Lee hails from the UNT Health Sciences Center in a department that, she says “nobody really knows we exist.” As a physician for performing artists, Dr. Lee’s job is a worthy…

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Unexpected Stories: Chris Reale

Chris Reale Restaurateur Paris Coffee Shop Filmmaker: EC Films Legacy is a hard thing to inherit. And yet, Chris Reale took on one of the oldest restaurants in Fort Worth and kept it thriving with a dedication to quality and community. Through hard work and laser-focus on what Paris Coffee…

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Unexpected Stories: Ashley Sansalone

Hotelier Bowie House Hotel Filmmaker: Gregory A. Beck, Two Trees Productions When you walk into a beautiful hotel, there’s a chance you don’t know how much work went in to making it that way. It’s meant to look effortless. But Ashley Sansalone knows that effortlessness is the result of…

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Sundance Square: Live Music in Fort Worth

Nestled in the heart of downtown, Sundance Square features a lively and diverse music scene. Free Live Plaza Music Each Weekend As the sun sets, the weekend streets of Sundance Square come alive with melodies. Every Thursday through Sunday evening, Sundance Square Plaza transforms into a stage…

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Spotlight: Carpenter's Cafe

Katrina and Travis Carpenter are a dynamic duo, excited to grow theirbusiness here in Fort Worth and make the community better for future generations. Katrina, a former dyslexia educator who bakes heavenly surprises, and Travis, who works at a local distributor in North Fort Worth when he’s not barbecuing chicken and brisket, have weathered a succession of storms to bring their unique menu to the Fort. …

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Spotlight: Tareka Lofton at Loft22 Cakes

Tareka Lofton is a creative force. Her cakes gained national attention during the pandemic when she had the tongue-in-cheek idea to craft a toilet paper cake, a wink at the country’s shortage of toilet paper. It boosted sales during the pandemic, and her business continues to boom. Her signature…

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