Fort Worth Convention and visitors Bureau Blog

Kinfolk House: Engaging the Community Through Art

When Sedrick and Letitia Huckaby opened Kinfolk House on the Eastside, they did so with the community in mind. The nonprofit art space hosts exhibitions, and the Huckabys ask guest artists to enhance their shows with public events like artist talks. “We focus on what we call projects,” Letitia…

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Celebrating Blackness in American Music

As a teenager, Brandi Waller-Pace felt left out from depictions of American music. The fiddle, banjo, and other quintessential American instruments were often associated with white musicians. It was only through her studies at Howard University and scholarly research afterward that Waller-Pace…

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Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Abel Casillas

Squeezebox Bandits’ star is on the rise. The band that is known for maintaining a bustling schedule is increasingly featured at high-profile performances organized by Visit Fort Worth and large festivals. Frontman Abel Casillas said his band will soon be featured on the popular TV series Texas…

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The Fort Worth Pod Squad

Growing up my grandpa would write me letters full of knowledge and quotes that I've carried with me throughout life. One of those being, "You never learn anything by talking all the time." Not quite sure what he'd think about me having a podcast where I ramble about quite literally anything now. But…

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Fort Worth Fun in September

This September Fort Worth is loaded with unique ways to enjoy the arts, history, beauty, and fun that only Fort Worth can bring. Here’s our list for not-to-miss events this September. NOW - SEPTEMBER 10 Hands-on Harley Davidson - American Airlines CR Smith Museum Get your motors runnin’...now…

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Weekday Activities

From Mule Alley to downtown and beyond, weekends are once again hoppin’ across Fort Worth. If you are looking to book your weekday dance card, keep these popular attractions that offer dance lessons, live shows and interactive tours during the week in mind. Dance Lessons at Billy Bob’s Texas Billy…

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Neighborhood Leap

Imagine a neighborhood where murals burst into three-dimensional life and familiar strolls to your favorite restaurant or watering hole are accompanied by original music from local hip-hop artists. Thanks to a new collaboration between Amphibian Stage and Blue Zones Project, that reality has come to…

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