YOUR PASSPORT TO CENTER CIT Y LIFE

SUNDANCE SQUARE STOCKYARDS CULTURAL DISTRICT NEAR SOUTHSIDE

July 2009

Fun in the Stockyards | Worthington Bank | IMAX at the Omni | Police & Firefi ghters Memorial

YOUR PASSPORT TO CENTER CIT Y LIFE

CULTURAL DISTRICT NEAR SOUTHSIDE

July 2009

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Summer StaycationYour guide for Fort Worth summer fun ....................4StockyardsWhere to have fun in & out of the sun ....................6Worthington BankBank responsibly .....................................................7The Foodie PagesTable Scout .................................................10You Gotta Try This .........................................10Beat the Clock ............................................11IMAX at the OmniGreat summer features ..........................................12Police & Firefighters MemorialDedication for fallen heros .....................................13July EntertainmentWhat’s going on around Cowtown ........................14

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SummerPlanning a “staycation” doesn’t mean

investing in a plastic backyard pool or loading up on movie rentals. The key to a great staycation is to treat it like a regular vacation - plan ahead and set aside time to enjoy yourself. You may not be heading to an airport, but you can still pack up your bags and follow a fun-fi lled itinerary right here in Fort Worth. We’ve made it easy and mapped out four perfect staycation sched-ules for your summertime pleasure.

SSuu eeerr an airport, but you can still pack up your bags and follow a fun-fi lled itinerary right here in Fort Worth. We’ve made it easy and mapped out four perfect staycation sched-ules for your summertime pleasure.ules for your summertime pleasure.ules for your summertime pleasure.

STAYcationSUNDANCE SQUARE

Take advantage of The Ashton Hotel’s “Summer Stay and Save” special and enjoy overnight accommodations and breakfast for two for $179. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, this luxury boutique hotel provides a charming getaway well-suited for couples or girlfriend groups.

Get tickets to a show at Four Day Weekend, the improvisational comedy venue that involves the audience in the fun. Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Go where the locals go for the best, freshest seafood in town - Daddy Jack’s. Specializing in New England-style seafood with a dash of Texas Style, Daddy Jack’s will give you the sense of being on a beautiful oceanfront vacation.

A Mambo Taxi. Summer calls for lots of lounging in the sun with a cold libation in hand, whether on the beach or on the patio at Mi Cocina. Plan for this one before a night out. People watching on Main Street is prime at dusk.

Buy your souvenirs at Leddy’s Ranch, whether it’s a shiny belt buckle to commemorate your Sundance Square stay, or a super cute dress to show off when you return home. Bring Fort Worth-themed trinkets back to your friends from Retro Cowboy, including t-shirts, key chains and postcards.

Plan for a movie at the AMC Palace 9 Theatre, pizza at Uno Chicago Grill followed by ice cream at Marble Slab Creamery.

SOUTH DOWNTOWNAt the Omni, of course. With amazing balcony views, a rooftop pool and bar and world-class dining, you’re staycation could end here if desired.

Try one of South downtown’s elite spas for a day. At the Shertaon’s BeauBelle, exfoliate your stress away with the Hydro Therapy Salt Scrub, which includes a relaxing Vichy shower and essential oil massage. At the Omni’s Mokara spa, located on the pool level of the hotel, get polished with the Sweet Tea Body Gloss treatment. Finish with the Texas Pecan and Brown Sugar Manicure and Ruby Red grapefruit pedicure.

At Bob’s Steak and Chop House in the Omni Hotel. Enjoy prime steaks and grab a drink after at the hotel’s bar, Whiskey and Rye.

A visit downtown is not complete without a stop at Zambrano Wine Cellar. Let sommelier Cef Zambrano recommend a crisp white wine perfect for sipping on his quaint street-side patio.

Find eclectic goods at the Kimbell Museum gift shop, located on the Omni’s fi rst fl oor.

The Omni offers a “Summer Weekend Family Package” for only $112 per night with a two night minimum. The deal includes an Omni Kids bag of goodies and milk and cookies at turndown. Don’t forget to hop on Molly the Trolley, downtown Fort Worth’s newest shuttle service, and ride around downtown with ease! (On Saturdays Molly makes stops in the Stockyards, perfect for catching a glimpse of Fort Worth’s cattle drive.)Grab a slice at Uno Chicago Grill.

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CULTURAL DISTRICTBook a room at the new Residence Inn on Museum Way and be close to Fort Worth’s rapidly developing Seventh Street corridor, including Montgomery Plaza and So7.

Explore fi ve renowned museums all within walking distance - Amon Carter Museum, Kimbell Art Museum, Modern Art Museum, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Many of the museums offer free or discounted admission on certain days, as well as classes and fun after-hours events.

Recently featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, a visit to Fort Worth is not complete without a stop at Fred’s Texas Café. Take your Fredburger outside on the patio that’s as comfortable as your own backyard and enjoy live, local music.

A frosty schooner at Angelo’s, which is the coldest in Fort Worth, hands down. This legendary barbecue joint hasn’t changed their style since Angelo George opened it in 1958.

Find staycation keepsakes at the shops on Foch Street, including Milagros Frames and Gifts, offering unique jewelry, gifts and home décor. For the guys, visit Backwoods on Seventh Street, where fi shermen and outdoorsmen will fi nd canteens, outerwear, kayaks and fi shing fl ies.

Spend a day at the Fort Worth Zoo. Parents and children alike will be fascinated with the lush wildlife and scenery that has made the Fort Worth Zoo one of the top-rated in the nation.

FORT WORTH SOUTHSome are surprised to fi nd bed and breakfasts right here in Fort Worth, in-cluding the Texas White House located on 8th Avenue. While there’s no Oval Offi ce, there is a “Longhorn Suite,” where guests will feel very presidential kicking up their boots in noble fashion. The Texas White House was deemed by one guest as “fi t for visiting royalty,” and with elegant amenities such as the inviting wraparound porch, formal dining room and even an in-room, two-person sauna, it’s hard to disagree.

Take a dance, music or art class at Arts Fifth Avenue, the unique performing arts center located in the heart of the Fairmount District.

Magnolia Avenue is quickly becoming restaurant row and choosing one din-ing option is diffi cult, but for our staycation, we love Scampi’s Mediterranean Café. Open for lunch and dinner; stop by for their new Italian nachos with homemade pasta chips, signature creamy Alfred sauce, grated Parmesan, Ital-ian sausage, banana peppers, and Kalamata olives. Scampi’s is BYOB except for Thursdays when they serve you complimentary wine with your meal.

Spend your Saturday afternoon visiting Fort Worth’s award winning Rahr Brewery. You won’t be alone. More than 600 locals visit the brewery weekly beginning at 1 p.m. for live music, barbecue and tastings. Put this stop at the top of your itinerary.

Bring home a pair of boots the Justin Outlet Store, one of Fort Worth’s oldest and most respected brand names.

Give the little ones some fresh air and take them to Fort Worth’s Fire Station Park. Located on the edge of the historic Fairmount district, the park features a playground and plenty of room for a picnic. For indoor fun, register the kids for a children’s art class at Arts Fifth Avenue.

Get great gifts at the Kimbell Gift Shop.

Go wild at the fort worth Zoo.

Enjoy fresh seafood at daddy Jacks.

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relax with a cold one at Angelos...

or pamer yourself at Sheraton’s BeauBelle of omni’s Mokara Spa.

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Unique jewelry & gifts from Milagros frames and Gifts.

Kick up your heels in a new pair of boots from the Justin outlet Store.

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There may be no better spot in town to enjoy summer than the Stock-

yards. When the sun ducks behind the clouds for a bit, you can window shop at any one of the dozens of retail-ers near the intersection of Exchange Avenue and Main Street on the North Side. When the sun feels like it’s right on your shoulder, there are a few dozen dining and entertainment options that have functional A.C. units and aren’t afraid to use them.

The Stockyards’ nightlife scene has never been better, which is saying

a lot considering the long, storied history of Stockyards nightlife. (The Fort, after all, is where the Wild West began.) We all know how great East Exchange Avenue is. Most of the clubs there have been in business for a long time. One of the most legendary is the White Elephant Saloon, whose walls are still covered in dozens of cowboy hats and, based mainly on the happy-hour and weekend crowds, is as popular as ever. Both kinds of music – country and western – can be heard live seven nights a week. Legends such as Leon Russell, Don Williams, Billy Joe Shaver, Roy Clark, Red Steagall, and Charlie Daniels have graced the stage at the White Elephant, along with numerous Fort Worth boys, including Stephen Pointer, Tommy Alverson, and Brad Hines, who still oversees the regular open-mic there.

Another hot East Exchange spot is Booger Red’s Saloon, located next door to the celebrated H3 Ranch restaurant. Named after legendary bronc-buster Samuel Thomas Privett (1858-1926), Booger Red’s has been a go-to spot since 1984 and offers a wide variety of cigars, wines, spirits, domestic and imported beers, and reportedly Fort Worth’s “most complete” array of tequilas. Feelin’ brave? Try one of the saloon’s signature drinks, either a “Anita Rita” margarita or a 16-oz. Buffalo Butt Beer. Each bottle o’ Buffalo Butt is served in an iced bucket. Enjoy your drink on their saddle barstools for a real western experience.

As dependable as East Exchange is, it’s not the only game in town. The nightlife on West Exchange has improved dramatically, thanks to the addition of several new nightclubs, including the Longhorn Saloon. As big as a barn and decked out with one of the best sound systems in all of Fort Worth, the Longhorn has been hosting some of

the most powerful C&W and alt-country bands from here to Austin. Recent performers include Billy Joe Shaver, Charlie Louvin, Hank Williams III, and many more.

Two doors down, and a few steps downstairs, is Lola’s Saloon-Stockyards, the companion club to Lola’s Saloon-Sixth in the West 7th Street corridor. Lola’s Stockyards, located right below the stalwart Star Café, is a delightful spot for happy hour or a nightcap. The red velvet drapery, black accents, and dim lighting lend Lola’s-Stockyards the feel of a cowboy speakeasy. No password required.

Across the street is another relatively new establishment, Filthy McNasty’s. A live-music venue that’s neither fi lthy nor nasty but clean and friendly, the cavernous Filthy’s regularly hosts a mix of cover and original bands, and the dancefl oor is bigger ’an half o’ Texas.

Don’t be fooled: The old West Exchange standbys are still going strong. Honkytonk, old-timey C&W, and Western Swing still swing at Pearl’s Dancehall Saloon, and Rodeo Exchange still claims to have the best drink prices in town. During happy hour, all domestic longnecks are $1.75. Domestic longnecks – and margaritas – are $1.75 on ladies’ nights (Thursdays and Fridays), and on Saturday nights, happy hour goes all the way ‘til 9 p.m. Free dance lessons on Tuesday nights, starting at 7:30 p.m. West Exchange is also home to the Cantina Cadillac, open Thursday through Sunday.

And don’t forget Rodeo Plaza, home of the Neon Moon Saloon (a party spot for the young crowd) and, of course, Billy Bob’s Texas, the world’s largest honky-tonk. A murderer’s row of talent is slated to play there this summer, including Joe Ely (July 3), Diamond Rio (July 4), Johnny Cooper (July 10), Eddie Money (July 11), Ray Wylie Hubbard (July 17), Hayes Carll (July 18), Bleu Edmondson (July 24), Mark Chesnutt (July 25), Brandon Rhyder (July 31), Rick Springfi eld (Aug. 1), Asleep At The Wheel (Aug. 7), Ronnie Milsap (Aug. 8), Stephen Pointer Band (Aug. 14), Sammy Kershaw (Aug. 15), The Bellamy Brothers (Aug. 21), Sara Evans (Aug. 22), Cory Morrow (Aug. 28), and Chris Cagle (Aug. 29). For more information, visit www.billybobstexas.com.

Dining in the Stockyards is everything you’d expect it to be: steaks, barbecue and more steaks. Right next to the White Elephant, in the part of the club formerly known as the White Elephant Beer Garden, is The Love Shack, home of the hamburger topped with a quail egg. The Shack’s owner also owns another place, the Lonesome Dove, on Main Street, for more haute cuisine. The Every other food option is Grade-A: H3, Riscky’s BBQ, Cattleman’s and more.

Our vegetarian friends can always order two sides of baked potatoes or extra veggies. See ya in the Stockyards. Yee. Haw.

Kick up your heels in the Stockyards.

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When the recession fi rst hit last year - and so many banks and fi nancial institutions went to Washington with their hands out for a bailout - local community banks

saw that some of the public thought they were part of the problem. But local community banks were not part of the subprime mortgage mess and other risky lending practices.

Fort Worth-based Worthington National Bank has received national media attention for an ad campaign this year that seeks to separate this strong community bank from the bailout banks. Print ads and billboards from Worthington convey that message: “Don’t feed the animals. Big banks” and “Just say no to Bailout Banks. Bank Responsibly” and “Did your banks take a bailout? We didn’t.”

“We just were getting tired of being associated with these [Troubles Assets Relief Program] banks,” said Greg Morse, CEO of Worthington National Bank. “We have always seen our role as being a part of the community, an asset that people and businesses can rely upon, and an institution that adds to the community, and doesn’t take away from it.”

Morse has said in past interviews “big banks got greedy, and got into some serious troubles that were probably driven by greed.” He also told the Fort Worth Business Press that “Those big banks acted like a bunch of kids, and if they were my kids, I’d have them in time out.”

Worthington National Bank started in 2002, and has seen a steady growth rate due to what Morse refers to “as being committed to the needs of our customers, and not just a quick profi t. The bank now has $180 million in total assets, and $21 million in equity capital.

But Worthington is very active in the community in more ways than just taking in deposits and making loans. The bank restored the ground fl oor of its downtown Fort Worth location in the Burk Burnett Building (500 Main St.), one of Fort Worth’s original skyscrapers, built in 1914. The bank has also restored its Arlington location as well. Fine Texas art is displayed at each location.

“Our whole philosophy is that we want to invest in our community,” Morse said. “This includes our business, but also restoring buildings, backing the art community, and being very involved with local charities. We take being a leader in our community very seriously.”

Morse has 25 years of experience in the banking business, and served on the board of directors of many area charities, including: Tarrant County Blue (an organization

dedicated to helping the families of fallen police offi cers), Wish for Wings, Fort Worth Police Foundation, the Arlington Library Foundation, and the Arlington Police Foundation.

On the bank’s website, the slogan that Worthington tries to live by is “We do more than just close deals, we open relationships.” That includes, Morse said, being a modern bank but having an old-fashioned way of doing business. “Call us, and you’ll reach real people,” he said. “Come to our branches, and you’ll meet friendly and knowledgeable bankers.”

So if you want a relationship with a bank that doesn’t need bailout money that comes out of your taxes, maybe Worthington National Bank can fi t your fi nancial needs. For more information, call 817.303.1200 or visit the website, www.worthingtonbank.com.

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Is dining al fresco impossible during a Texas July? Not at Piola, where modern Italian cuisine and a lovely shaded patio combine to beat the summer heat. Just remember your sunscreen and a few simple guidelines.

Dusk is the perfect time for Piola’s garden patio. Planned little more than a year ago, this Italian-villa-style patio is now in full, lush bloom, with Boston ivy climbing the cedar and wrought-iron fencing and herbs flourishing in scattered Romanesque pots. A vine-covered, L-shaped pergola provides support for several ceiling fans, but after the sun sets the best breeze-catching spots are in the open, near the rock waterfall that doubles as a birdbath. And since most people won’t think to brave the outdoors, you might have this lovely space (and your “Roman Emperor unwinding after a tough day battling the Gauls” fantasies) all to yourself.

Cool your palate with light, fresh Italian dishes. Start with a chilled salad like the timeless insalata caprese, milky mozzarella and sliced Roma tomatoes dressed with pesto and a slick of top-shelf balsamic vinegar, or the chunky lobster-avocado salad with housemade tarragon dressing. For a main course, the go-to summer-friendly choice is the grilled salmon - but if the Chilean sea bass is offered as a chef’s special (it often is), hook it; on a recent visit, the fish’s buttery, sweet flavor was well-matched with a spicy arrabiata sauce. Lemony chicken picatta, grilled just-off-the-boat shrimp, and penne caprese with fresh tomato sauce are other great summer-heat choices. The finishing touch: a scoop of pomegranate sherbet.

But, but, it’s over 100 degrees out here! Heat-wimps are more than welcome in the lovely dining area of this renovated 1940s bungalow. The stucco walls and

polished wood floors make Piola feel like a cozy family home, all the more so when charming owners Bobby and Donna Albanese greet you at the door and make you welcome. Here’s the place to enjoy Albanese-family recipes of hearty comfort food, like “Grandma’s lasagna,” eggplant parmigiano, and baked ziti, as well as new-generation creations like the cappuccino-crusted pork tenderloin with blackberry demi-glace. The kitchen staff is highly talented but not show-offy: Old-school or modern, each seemingly simple dish is made exceptional with small culinary touches, like the shaving of black truffle that brings out the smokiness of chicken fettuccine.

High noon ... outdoors? Sure - but this time you’ll probably want to sit in the shade, right beneath a ceiling fan. Appetizer-matching from the dinner menu makes for a great lunch - try pairing a Mediterranean

salad with grilled bruschetta, or eggplant rollatine with insalata misto (mixed greens). Lunch-only offerings include a “pizza trio” - a personal-size pizza that’s one third margarita, one third green olives and capicola, and one third spinach-artichoke Alfredo.

Inside or out, lunch or dinner, you’ll receive not only wonderful food but fabulous service. Even though the patio feels far from the madding crowd, course timing is perfect, thanks in part to a back building that houses a small bar and prep area. Enjoy the sun, the breeze, the food, the service - the contentment that comes with every meal at Piola.

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Gloria’s boasts the Grand Meltdown as their “signature margarita”. This frozen drink is perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day, but be warned: this margarita packs a serious punch! If the $9 price tag seems a big steep, rest assured that the friendly bartenders at Gloria’s will give you your money’s worth. The 16 oz swirl is a perfect blend of sweet sangria, tart margarita and is topped off with a generous shot of Grand Marnier. Add a little squeeze of fresh lime juice and this refreshing flavor combo is literally a fiesta for your tastebuds... and can really help to adjust your attitude about the heat.

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Piola Italian Restaurant and Garden3700 Mattison Ave., 817-989-0007Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm; dinner Mon-Sat 5pm-10pmLunch sandwiches & pizza, about $7; dinner entrees $12-$22 (chef specials generally $25-$32)

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Beat theClockT&P Tavern, 221 W. Lancaster Ave., 817-885-8878

Short lunch break? Grab a quick and tasty meal in under an hour!

the setting: remember that “t&P” stands for texas and Pacific - it’ll help you find this worth-seeking-out bar and grill. It operates out of a kiosk in the historic t&P train station at the south end of downtown, tucked in the 5,000-square-feet, 40-feet-high, deco-gorgeous hall between the front lobby and the trinity railway Express train tracks. once you find the place, you won’t want to leave - thanks in part to the full bar, which includes a large selection of texas beers.the menu: devised by chef-about-town Johndavid Bartlett, t&P’s menu is simple -a dozen sandwiches, a few quesadillas, a daily soup - but delightful. Long-simmered beef, smoky Gouda, and caramelized onions are piled high on a french roll in the not-too-spicy Cajun pot roast po-boy ($7.49). A chicken-salad sandwich ($6.49) melds a waldorf salad - apples, walnuts - with grilled chicken-breast chunks, chow-chow, and a flavor-

punch of curry. hot sandwiches, like the classic reuben on rye ($7.99), are pressed for extra texture-crunch. All sandwiches come with tortilla chips and a lovely smoky salsa. the service: officially, it’s dIY: order at the kiosk and give your name, and you’ll be summoned when your food is ready for pick-up. In practice, the counterworkers are extraordinarily friendly and helpful, happy to discuss the merits of each sandwich and help with decision-making if needed.the verdict: the kiosk and seating area take up only a tiny part of this soaring space, so during non-rush hours a lone diner might feel very small. Bring your friends along, or stop by on a Saturday night when live music is featured, or join the after-work crowds from the neighboring texas & Pacific Lofts - when it’s filled with fun and laughter, t&P tavern is the downtown place to be.

time in: 12:40 Pm time out: 1:00 pm

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Amidst the dust from the construction and the smell of fresh paint wafting through the air, a Fort Worth institution has reopened its doors. Since 1983, more than 10

million movie-goers have sat in awe in the hallowed seats of the Omni Theater, one of the most popular attractions of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. While the fi nishing touches are still being put on the rest of the museum, the nation’s largest IMAX theater this side of the Mississippi River is already showing multiple fi lms every day. And thanks to some recent upgrades, the Omni experience is better than ever.

Even though the Omni Theater has been enhanced, the experience is still rich with all of the charming things that made it great to begin with. For many natives of the Fort, the familiar walk through the dimly lit hallway, in the shadows of the mechanical guts of the massive projector wheel and impressive speaker system is woven into their DNA - an experience on par with their fi rst baseball game or a favorite summer camp. The virtual helicopter ride on the panoramic theater’s 120-foot-wide screen still provokes oohs and ahhs from the audience.

The difference is now the theater experience has been enriched even more. Until a few years ago, the theater could only show fi lms up to one hour in length. Thanks to new

technology, the theater can show fi lms up to two and a half hours long. Technology has also helped the fi lm quality.

The picture is brighter, clearer, and better defi ned. The Omni now features new guests facilities, a

concession stand, LED lighting, and an even better sound system - four times better than the previous system.

All the changes have allowed the Omni to enhance the learning experience and entertainment value of their world-class features. It also enables the theater to show mainstream movies in a stunning new light.

Currently, the theater is showing A Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian until

July 12. Dinosaurs Alive will run until Aug. 8, Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk, narrated by

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., throughout the summer. For a closer look at creepy, crawlies, Bugs will be showing all

summer long; Dolphins, a look at the deep sea’s bottle-nosed intellectuals will be running through July; and Ride Around the

World, a journey through horse-riding culture that examines the lives and history of cowboys, gauchos, baqueanos, and the like, opens July 13 and runs through Aug. 2.

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Admission to the theater is $7 for adults and $6 for kids and seniors for the educational features, and $12 for adults and $10 for kids and seniors for the long features.. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Plus members get free admission, and Discovery members get $2 off. The museum also offers an Omni/Cowgirl Museum combo price for $12 for

adults and $10 for kids and seniors.

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A citywide Dedication ceremony for the Fort Worth Po-lice & Firefi ghters Memorial, located in Trinity Park

off West 7th Street, was held Friday, June 5 at 9:30 a.m.The dedication marked an important milestone

for Fort Worth, the only U.S. city of its size without a memorial to honor its fallen offi cers until now. The Fort Worth Police and Firefi ghters Memorial honored three deputy marshals, 55 police offi cers and 37 fi refi ghters who have lost their lives in the line of duty since the city’s earliest days. It is designed with the fl exibility to continue honoring individuals killed in the line of duty in the future.

At the dedication, 95 fallen heroes were remembered through the reading of their names and the dates of their decease by law enforcement leaders. Reverent choral music by Schola Cantorum of Texas, bagpipes, and the posting of colors played for the event, which was heavily attended by city leaders, peace offi cers, fi refi ghters and the general public. Mayor Moncrief rang the same Masonic bell used to announce the deaths and funerals of the city’s earliest peace offi cers and fi refi ghters. The 227-year-old bell came to Fort Worth in 1855 and is still owned by Fort Worth Masonic Lodge #148.

Massive bronze sculptures of a fi refi ghter, police offi cer and riderless horse, sculpted by Jack Wilson, form the heart of the memorial. Adjacent to the sculptures are

two high walls of names that list randomly the fallen police offi cers, fi refi ghters and marshals.

The oldest record of death is that of Columbus Fitzgerald, killed in 1877 when he was shot while trying to stop a brawl near Cold Springs Race Track on the Northside. The most recent is Dwayne Freeto, killed in 2006 while assisting a motorist on I-35, when a car struck his patrol vehicle.

Designed by Fort Worth architects Gideon Toal, the Memorial also features black granite kiosks that take visitors through several eras of Fort Worth history and tell the stories of some of our fallen heroes. A decomposed granite path winding through the trees guides visitors to the sculptures and walls of names.

The City of Fort Worth donated fi ve acres on the north end of Trinity Park for the project, and more than 800 individuals and companies gave a total of $1.2 million to fund the project. Balfour Beatty Construction oversaw the memorial’s construction.

The memorial project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofi t overseen by a board of directors, whose membership includes Fort Worth police offi cers, fi refi ghters, senior city offi cials, and corporate leaders. The board co-chairs are Bob Kolba and John Stevenson. The project coordinator is Linda Fulmer.

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ENTERTAINMENTJuly is time to refl ect on just how awesome our country is. Look at all the month has

to offer: the Fourth of July and all of the myriad celebrations thereof; America’s pas-time, baseball, is in full, um, swing; outdoor concerts and festivals; and, thankfully for Texans, there’s lots of stuff to do indoors, including live theater and music. Like most proud, upstanding, patriotic cities, the Fort has all of the, uh, bases covered ...

Starting with the Cats, North Texas’ winningest minor league baseball team. Put the Cats and fi reworks together, and you’ve got one heckuva party. On Sat., July 4, before the hometown boys take on the Pensacola Pelicans at 7:05 p.m., the area outside LaGrave Field will be packed with live music, water shows, and games and activities (including pony rides, bounce houses, a longhorn cattle herd, and tours of the nearby Trinity Trails). The air above the ballpark on the near North Side, of course, will be full of explosions. The Cats’ fi reworks show, according to the organization, is one of the biggest of its kind in North Texas. For tickets and more information, visit www.fwcats.com or call 817-226-CATS (2287).

The weekend of the Fourth will be full of non-deadly explosions in the sky, naturally. At the Fort Worth Botanic Garden (3220 Botanic Garden Blvd) from Thur., July 2, through

Sat., July 4, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents an Old-Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic, featuring patriotic songs (a lot of marches) and fi reworks. Interested folks are encouraged to reserve a table or get their general-admission lawn tickets as soon as possible. The concert is one of the most popular in town, according to the Garden. Andres Franco conducts.

And on Sun., July 5, at the Botanic Garden, fi reworks choreographed to a performance of Tchaikovsky’s powerful 1812 Overture by the FWSO will close the evening. A medallist of the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will sit in during the evening. For more information on 1812 or the Picnic, visit www.fwbg.org or call 817-871-7686.

As awesome as our country is, it’s not perfect and has never been, as Blues in the Night will remind you. Songs by Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, and Harold Arlen, among many others, will fi ll Jubilee Theatre (506 Main St) Thursdays through Sundays from July 23

through August 15. Directed by Jubilee’s Ed Smith, Blues in the Night comprises 26 songs in all that “tell of the sweet, sexy, and sorrowful experiences three women have with the lying, cheating snake of a man who does them wrong,” according to the company. For more information, visit www.jubileetheatre.org or call the box offi ce at 817-338-4411.

Over at the Old Vic (821 W Vickery Blvd), Stage West will present a different though no less poignant look at out country ‘tis of thee. From Thur., July 9, through August 9, the company will put on The Spitfi re Grill, a musical about a young woman just released from prison who decides to start over in

rural Wisconsin. Described by the New York Times as “soul-satisfying,” Spitfi re -- one of the most produced plays in the country -- features a “rural, indigenous folk sound” based on the Scandinavian and Celtic cultures prevalent in the Cheese State. Stage West’s Jerry Russell is the director. For more information, visit www.stagewest.orgor call 817-784-9378.

July also is when the Fort Worth Weeklyannounces the winners of its annual Music Awards contest. After the Grammys-style ceremony, on Sun., July 12, native Fort Worthian and new inductee to the Fort Worth Music Hall of Fame James McMurtry will perform at the Longhorn Saloon in the Stockyards (121 W Exchange Av, 817-386-5962). McMurtry, the son of legendary author Larry McMurtry, purveys a

brand of alt-country-infl uenced rock that’s as biting musically as it often is lyrically. The singer-songwriter and marvelous guitarist is rather outspoken. For more information, visit

www.fwweekly.com.Music from the Weekly won’t stop there. From April ‘til October every

year, North Texas’ only independent newspaper presents Thursday Night Live, a series of concerts on the patio at Central Market (4651 W Fwy,

817-989-4700). Bands slated to play this July include Rattletree Marimba (July 2), Chatterton (the 9th), Stephen Pointer with JZ & Dirty Pool (the 23rd), and The Killdares (the 30th). Check out the Weekly’s web site or www.centralmarket.com for more info.

And the music in general won’t stop there. Bass Hall will be packed with sounds. From July 7 through July 12, Casa Manana’s Summer Broadway at the Bass will present the classic Little Shop of Horrors. On Tue., July 14, Performing Arts Fort Worth brings you Video Games Live, a multi-media experience. As the symphony plays music from Final Fantasy, Halo, Metal Gear Solid, Warcraft, and more, stunning

visuals will be projected on a big screen. For gamers and non-gamers alike. And on Wed., July 14, Performing Arts Fort Worth presents Yes with special guest Asia. For more info, check out www.fortworth.com.

Catch music and fireworks at the Botanic Garden this month.

Alt-country singer-songwriter James McMurtry performs at Longhorn Saloon in the Stockyards on Sun., July 12.

Blues in the Night at Jubilee theatre will run until August 15.

don’t miss the Killdares at Central Market thur., July 30.

the Stephen Pointer Band plays Central Market thur., July 23.

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