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Edward Brown

Edward Brown writes about music, arts and news for a variety of publications. He’s an award-winning writer for the Fort Worth Weekly and volunteers for numerous Fort Worth nonprofits. 

Must-See Live Shows in September

We’ve parsed through the lineups and cut through the noise to bring you a monthly roundup of the best live shows in Fort Worth SEPTEMBER 6 Charlie Shafter’s music combines personal heartbreak with keen observational storytelling, establishing him as a significant presence in the Americana and…

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Must See Shows in August

We’ve banded together (no pun intended) to bring you a monthly roundup of the best live shows in Fort Worth. AUGUST 2-4 Casa Manana Presents Pippin Experience the enchanting journey of Pippin at Casa Mañana. Follow the young prince Pippin as he embarks on a quest for true happiness and fulfillment…

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Lone Star Film Festival 2023 - How to Fest

Chad Mathews, director of the Lone Star Film Festival, promises this year’s Lone Star Film Festival to be spectacular. "One quarter of films featured at the 17th annual Lone Star Film Festival will feature movies made in the Lone Star State," Mathews said. "The festival experience will draw locals…

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Must-See Live Shows in October

We’ve parsed through the lineups and cut through the noise to bring you a monthly roundup of the best live shows in Fort Worth. OCTOBER 14 Friday on the Green For the first time in three long years, Friday on the Green is back! The good folks with Near Southside Inc. and their partners have two…

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Open Mic Honing New Talent in Fort Worth

Fort Worth is a popular destination for top-tier comedians performing at Hyena’s Comedy Night Club, Four Day Weekend and Amphibian Stage, but open mic events are where local comedians work out new material in front of a live audience. It’s a critical part of the stand-up community, Nick McClanahan…

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Fort Worth's Must Try Food Trucks

Whether you’re searching for a craft taqueria, vegan sammy or a belt-busting burger, Fort Worth’s food trucks and trailers have you covered. While not an exhaustive list, we’re here to help you start your foodie journey with several newer food truck options serving the 817. Funky Calavera This…

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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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Kirk Franklin: Keeping the Faith

When Pastor Kyev Tatum called for the renaming of New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church’s chapel, he did it in part to remind the broader Fort Worth community of its historic ties to a renowned gospel songwriter. Tatum noted that Elvis Presley is forever tied to Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee…

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