Fort Worth Convention and visitors Bureau Blog

Making Music At Home

Many Fort Worthians are turning to local live stream shows to unwind and relax after a long day of work and guiding their kid through remote learning classes. Local performing arts groups are using the opportunity to serve the Fort Worth community by providing homebound folks with online music lessons and tips for making music at home…

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What to See and Do Around Dickies Arena

Dickies Arena hosts noteworthy sporting events, concerts and moreon a weekly basis. If you’ve flown in to see your hometown team or driven up to rock with your favorite band, here's what you can do around the Arena before the event begins. …

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The Evolving Artistry of Tatiana Mayfield

Tatiana Mayfield has reached a milestone, both professionally and personally. The vocalist and composer who is best known for her renditions of R&B and jazz works is wrapping up graduate studies at the University of Texas at Arlington…

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Lou CharLe$: The Universal Language of Hip-Hop

Lou CharLe$ is already a top name in the regional hip-hop scene, and he shows no sign of stopping. Last year, he helped curate the Fort Worth Hip-Hop Happy Hour as part of the annual SXSW music and film festival. The wordsmith regularly drops new singles when he isn’t hosting What’s the Word? on 97.5 KFTW The Pirate Radio…

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Nightlife Near the Fort Worth Cultural District

The Cultural District has traditionally been known for its world-class art museums and architecture. Increasingly, though, the sprawling district is drawing locals and tourists to a growing selection of events, festivals and concerts. Ampersand Ampersand (in the West 7th neighborhood) moonlights as…

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Fort Worth Jazz History

Fort Worth has a history of producing world-class jazz musicians. Now, a new crop of jazzbos and torch singers continues to build on the legacy of T Bone Burnett, Dewey Redman, Ronald Shannon Jackson and Ornette Coleman, among others. For a first-hand perspective on our fair city’s relationship…

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