Fortress Festival is North Texas’ destination music festival.
The annual two-day festival will hold its second edition this April 28 & 29 in Fort Worth’s world renowned Cultural District. Over 20 bands, including Father John Misty, Courtney Barnett, Rapsody and more will perform on two outdoor stages.

Muenster was founded in 1889 by people of German heritage and Catholic faith. This unique German community located in North Texas, of approximately 1,500, is a close-knit family in both kinship and kindred spirit.

The Denton Arts and Jazz Festival is a celebration of the arts in a community known for embracing and nurturing music, dance, choral, drama and the visual arts. The free event is produced by the Denton Festival Foundation, Inc. with the generous support of sponsors such as the Dallas/Fort Worth American Federation of Musicians Local 72-147 and the city of Denton. Held the last full weekend in April at Denton’s Quakertown Park, the event features seven stages of continuous music, fine art, crafts, and food, games and information booths in a beautiful, outdoor setting. The Festival Foundation uses proceeds from booth rentals and concession sales to support the arts throughout the city of Denton. Arts facilities, service organizations, and preservation projects have all been the recipients of the proceeds from past events, in addition to public art for the enjoyment of all.

Are you a cheese-lover? Wine-lover? Austin Food + Wine Festival starts next week. The festival program, includes cooking, demos, a book signing schedule, tasting sessions and more. Throughout the weekend, All-In and Weekender ticket holders will have the opportunity to get up close and personal as chefs lead engaging panels and interactive cooking demonstrations in the chef demo tent. Tasting sessions and Meet the Maker will offer attendees an informative and hands-on sampling of spirits, cocktails, and more. Friday, April 27, All-In ticket holders can officially kick-off the festival weekend with Grillin’ and Chillin’ – the ultimate hands-on grilling dinner.

Taco Libre Dallas, now in it’s fourth year, is a gathering of the region’s best taquerias served with a side of a lucha libre wrestling. It’s all about the tacos. Twenty four of the area’s best taquerias have been deliciously curated by The Taco Trail’s José Ralat. Enjoy live music from Tejas Brothers, Bidi, Bidi Banda, Los Skarnalas, and Mayta.

Originally a fall festival established in 2017, the inaugural Turtle Creek Spring Arts and Crafts Festival will be held at one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in the Dallas metro area, Reverchon Park. On Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15, 2018, The Foundation for Public Spaces will take over the […]

There are few things that go together better than independent film and the independent spirit of a small Texas town. This is why Fredericksburg was chosen to hold the Hill Country Fill Festival. Once the film is finished there isn’t a better town to go out and explore. Fredericksburg is home museums, historical sites, shopping, exceptional German food, vineyards, and more.

The Boxer Bowtie Club is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded and operated by a group of young professionals from around the country. Their objective is to volunteer and raise money for worthy causes within the community and inspire other young professionals to give back to those in need. Last year the event raised $70,000 in its first year. The driving force behind the organization is to: gather people together, give to those in need, and grow their reach and strengthen its communities.

Old Settler’s has earned its reputation as one of the country’s finest roots music festivals by presenting a mix of respected veterans and exciting up-and-comers in a beautiful, relaxed setting. Campground jam sessions, engaging kids’ activities, a crafts market, specialty foods and brews, artist interactions and friendly patrons help deliver indelible memories that draw festival goers back year after year. Workshops with master performers and the Youth Talent Competition, where tomorrow’s headliners might gain early recognition and cash prizes, plus a festival slot, add to the allure of this gathering, one of the best entertainment bargains around. The nonprofit festival also gives back, via annual beneficiaries and a college scholarship program for music-related majors.

  Dallas native Missy Payne competed in Season 29 of the hit CBS TV show Survivor. Out of that experience has come The Invisible 7. Within the pages of this interactive workbook, Missy shares her Survivor experiences and provides readers with “challenges” and opportunities to tap into seven character traits that every person carries with […]