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Fort Worth architects design space with visitors in mind

Fort Worth architects design space with visitors in mind
By Gaile Robinson / Star-Telegram
September 24, 2009

The architects of Fort Worth have gone public, making themselves more accessible to the community. After years of being reclusive to the point of near invisibility, the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects has opened the Center for Architecture on Seventh Street in the old Strings location, and they welcome visitors. Really, they want you to drop by.

“The center is a place to show how architects can help people with a wide range of design opportunities,” says Joe Self, whose Firm817 designed the new facility.

The center opened on Gallery Night with the show “Cross Section — What Architects Do,” an exhibit of models and architectural drawings by chapter members. The simplicity of the show title indicates how earnest the group is in trying to be accessible and understood.

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North Texas trumpeter Freddie Jones gives gift to Fort Worth student musician

North Texas trumpeter Freddie Jones gives gift to Fort Worth student musician
Pegasus News Wire
September 22, 2009

FORT WORTH — Composer, producer, and trumpeter Freddie Jones will turn the spotlight on a Fort Worth ISD student musician on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009.

Jones will select a student to receive a trumpet for the student’s personal use — if the student agrees to Jones’ conditions: Jones will ask the student to agree to continue to study music while in school and to play several times a year for children.

The trumpet will be presented by Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Shula’s Restaurant, 1701 Commerce Street (inside the Sheraton Hotel).

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Batteries Plus positive on plans for Fort Worth market

By Aleshia Howe / Fort Worth Business Press
August 17, 2009

With one successful location on Camp Bowie Boulevard in Fort Worth, Hartland, Wis.-based Batteries Plus is charging up to install four to six new locations in the Fort Worth area in coming months.

Batteries Plus, a franchise battery retailer, has targeted the greater Fort Worth area for expansion plans and currently is searching for qualified franchisees.

“Fort Worth is primed for additional Batteries Plus expansion,” said CEO Russ Reynolds. “Our track record in similar markets, coupled with a significant and growing consumer demand for battery products and services, makes Batteries Plus a lucrative opportunity for ambitious entrepreneurs in the Fort Worth area.”

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Non-Profits

Fort Worth Business Press
August 17, 2009

Boxing at the Ballroom goes the distance for charities

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Worth and Arlington have climbed into the ring once again, this time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Boxing at the Ballroom Gala and Auction. The event will be Aug. 28 in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in downtown Fort Worth.

All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tarrant County.

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Comedian Lily Tomlin brings her tour to Fort Worth’s Bass Hall

By JOY TIPPING / The Dallas Morning News

Is 69 the new 39?

“In my case it certainly is,” says 69-year-old Lily Tomlin with a laugh. “I’ve got the same energy as when I was 39, but with a lot more experience.

“A lot.” Tomlin, in a recent phone interview, says she has “never stopped touring, never. I’ve always had an act. I do 40 or 50 dates in a year; I fit them in between whatever else I have going on.” She’ll bring the current tour to Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth tonight.

Although her career has ranged from stand-up comedy to television and Tony Award-winning theater to Oscar-nominated film work, she says she needs to stay in touch with her fans, and comedy’s the best way to do that. “They’re like a big family to me, and I have to keep my hand in. Plus, I love to work on the stage more than anything else.”

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Live local Fort Worth music for Feb. 27-March 5

FRIDAY

GLASS CACTUS (Grapevine) Covers: Texas Unlimited Band. 9 p.m. $10. 817-778-2800.

KIRBY’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE (Southlake) Blues, swing: Glennda Hill group. 7 p.m. Free. www.kirbyssteakhouse.com.

SATURDAY

GLASS CACTUS (Grapevine) Disco covers: Le Freak. 9 p.m. $10. 817-778-2800.

KIRBY’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE (Southlake) Jazz: John Adams Trio. 7 p.m. Free. www.kirbyssteakhouse.com.

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