22 Jan 2015
FORT WORTH LASSOS NEW CULTURAL AND CULINARY EVENTS FOR 2015
Museums and Restaurant Openings Showcase the City of Cowboys and Culture
FORT WORTH, Texas (January 21, 2015) - Fort Worth continues to expand its abundant offerings in 2015 with multiple new restaurant openings, museum exhibitions and renovations. A sampling of “What's New” in Fort Worth 2015 follows:
WHAT'S NEW IN CULINARY
Home to some of the most diverse cuisine in the Southwest, Fort Worth is cooking up some great new additions to its restaurant scene.
- Magnolia Market & Cheese Company – Opening in early 2015 in the Near Southside district, the local market will feature small lease spaces by local vendors similar to a farmer's market, locally grown produce, artisan bread and baked goods, fresh meat, honey, tea and coffee. More information to come.
- Kin Kin Urban – James Beard Chef Eddy Thretipthuangsin will be opening Kin Kin Urban this January 2015 and will bring a taste of Thailand to Fort Worth. The modern restaurant will feature traditional Thai food with a twist. The restaurant will be for pick up only with a wide range of Thai specialties.
- Hoya Korean Kitchen – Opened January 12 in Sundance Square, this traditional yet healthy option offers classic Korean foods that emphasize innovative recipes. Hoy Korean Kitchen, owned by Odes Kim, will show its Korean influences from the décor to the menu, while showcasing fresh ingredients.
- ViVo 53 Pizzeria – Opening early 2015 in Sundance Square, this wood-fired pizzeria will bring a great new pizza option for those who visit Fort Worth.
Don't miss your chance to savor it all at the 2nd Annual Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival, March 26-29.
WHAT'S NEW IN CULTURE
Fort Worth's Cultural District houses five internationally recognized museums in a beautiful, park-like setting. Upcoming renovations and exhibitions for 2015 include:
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring women of the American West who have displayed extraordinary courage and pioneer spirit in their trailblazing efforts. In May 2015 renovations of the downstairs level will be revealed and showcased for visitors to view. The museum currently includes interactive exhibit galleries that feature artifacts of the permanent collection, two theaters and the archives house more than 4000 artifacts and information about more than 750 remarkable women.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Admission is free.
- Audubon's Beasts: Jan. 15 – Aug. 2, featuring Audubon's greatest depictions of North America's four-legged animals in their natural habitats, from swamps to savannahs.
- American Still Life: Feb. 14 –Aug. 2, showcases approximately sixty works from the museum's collection of nineteenth- and twentieth-century still lifes.
- Like Father, Like Son: Edward and Brett Weston: Feb. 21–Aug. 23
Admission is $18.00 per person; viewing of the permanent collection is free.
- The Collection of Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass: March 1 - May 24, a selection of paintings and sculptures amassed by Fort Worth philanthropists will be on display in the Renzo Piano Pavilion.
- Botticelli to Braque: June 28 – Sep. 20, Fifty-Five masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland spanning a period of more than 400 years (1490–1932) will be on display. Items include some of the greatest holdings of the Scottish National Gallery, Scottish National Portrait Gallery and Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
Admission is $10.00 per person.
- Framing Desire: Photography and Video: Feb 21- Aug 23, an exhibition showcasing over 40 recent acquisitions alongside iconic photographs and videos from the permanent collection. Key works by Cory Arcangel, Artemio, Larry Clark, Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Rineke Dijkstra, Debbie Grossman and many more.
Development planned for the next five years includes: a multi-million dollar investment in the Stockyards National Historic District, retail growth featuring Neiman Marcus, convention center and arena updates. For more information, please view our Worth Knowing document. For photos, videos or to download the Visit Fort Worth press kit, please visit www.FortWorth.com/media.
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