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FORT WORTH ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND VIEWS
SERVING MONTICELLO, CRESTWOOD, NORTH HI MOUNT, CRESTLINE & HAZELWOOD
2021
Gallery Week 2021
2021
FORT WORTH ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2021
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SPRING GALLERY NIGHT 2021TM
SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2021 KICKS OFF
SPRING GALLERY NIGHT
WEEK
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SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2021 KICKS OFF
MARCH 27–APRIL 3
SPRING GALLERY WEEK
MARCH 27–APRIL 3
To encourage smaller crowds and visitor safety, we invite you to explore the participating
galleries, To encourage museums, smaller retail crowds businesses, and visitor safety, and area we invite restaurants you to explore from the 3-27-21 participating
to 4-3-21.
galleries, museums, retail businesses, and area restaurants from 3-27-21 to 4-3-21.
Check out www.FWADA.com for details in our digital guide
Check out www.FWADA.com for details in our digital guide
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Editor
Sheilah M Grant
Photography Editor
Tammy Graham,
Art Director
Locations Photography
Rachel Farris
Contributing Photographers
Gardening Editor
Kari Breen, William Joe
Dotty Woodson
Gabriel, David Woo
Lifestyles Editor
Social Media Editor
Christy Dunaway Smith Todd Hoeft
Arts Beat Editor
Social Page Editor
Doug Blagg
Amanda Irvin Petross
Food Columnist
Editors at Large
Brenda Cairdiello
Jilly Bartolomei, Sailor St
Sauveur, Max Von Poodle,
Wine & Spirits Columnist Doodles Pease & Kazi
Robert Chicotsky
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CLAIRE BARRY,
DIRECTOR OF
CONSERVATION AT
THE KIMBELL ART
MUSEUM, TO RETIRE
by SM Grant
Fort Worth, TX – Claire M. Barry, the long-serving conservator
at the Kimbell Art Museum, has announced her plan to retire at
the end of March 2021. Barry will continue to collaborate with the
Kimbell on a consultative basis and will transition to the position of
director of conservation emerita, effective April 1.
Barry is widely recognized as a leader in the field of paintings
conservation. During her more-than-30-year tenure at the Kimbell
Art Museum, she has advised on
many of the museum’s acquisitions
of important works of art, including
Michelangelo’s “Torment of Saint
Anthony,” Michelangelo Merisi da
Caravaggio’s “The Cardsharps,”
Nicolas Poussin’s “Sacrament
of Ordination (Christ Presenting
the Keys to Saint Peter),” Claude
Monet’s “Weeping Willow” and,
most recently, Anne Vallayer-Coster’s “Still Life with Mackerel.”
Her work on paintings by Fra Angelico, Titian, Jacopo Bassano,
Tintoretto, Jusepe de Ribera, Nicolas Poussin, Diego Velázquez,
Bartolomé Murillo, Henry Raeburn, Richard Parkes Bonington,
Paul Gauguin and Henri Matisse represents major contributions to
the scholarship on these European artists.
Since 2000
Desserts Columnist
Jackie Reyes
Contributing Writers & Artists
Dr Jim Davis DVM, Abby
Slayton, Callie Salls, Susan
Irvin, Lulu Von Poodle,
Susanna Bartolomei, Doug
Blagg, Nancy Lamb
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“The Kimbell has been extremely fortunate to have a conservator
of Claire’s caliber,” said Eric M. Lee, director of the Kimbell Art
Museum. “Through her efforts to promote the Kimbell as a center
for conservation and cutting-edge art-historical research, she
has helped the museum grow into the great institution it is today.
Highly respected both in North Texas and across the international
art world, Claire has become, indeed, part of the museum’s DNA.”
MONTICELLO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS & VIEWS • 3

BULLETIN BOARD
CRIME
MAN PHOTOGRAPHING PEOPLE’S HOMES
An African American man in his 30’s, heavy set with a Floppy fishing
hat has been reported going from house to house in Monticello
photographing people’s homes. When questioned he maintained he
was working for their insurance companies; however, he was unable to
name the residents companies when questioned further. Police have
been notified. Remember after natural disasters like the snow storm
the crooks come out and try to profit in any way possible. Be careful
when hiring contractors, plumbers, sheet rockers etc., use a bonded
licensed local company with references you can check on.
GOVERNMENT INSENTIVE CHECKS ON THEIR WAY
The IRS has started depositing checks in people’s accounts and
mailing to seniors on Social Security. The scam artists are in high gear
also, so remember if you receive any phone calls from the IRS saying
your identity has been breached and they need your information in
order to protect you, hang up. The IRS does not call people. These
guys know you have money in your accounts and they are only too
happy to relieve you of it so remember that.
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If you are still in need of a Covid Vaccination and are having trouble
registering go to the Tarrant County Public Health page on Facebook
or call 817 248 6299.
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ALOHA! NORTH HI MOUNT ELEMENTARY IS HOSTING THEIR
ANNUAL AUCTION FUNDRAISEr - Hawaiian Style on Friday,
March 26th (virtual). Enjoy the excitement of bidding on items
like a Miranda Lambert Autographed Guitar, Design your own
Custom Beer with Martin House Brewery, Round of Golf (4) at
STARR HOLLOW, Mixology Class, BourbonQ (bourbon and bbq
tasting), Watercolor & Wine Class with Brenda Ciardiello, Salon
& Spa services, and more! We’ll have an exciting Facebook
Live Event 6-9 PM with a live special message from Principal
Blanchard from 8-9 PM, but there’s a lot of fun happening even
before the big night. Join the Auction Facebook Page and SEE
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TRAVELS
WITH LULU
by Lulu Von Poodle
Well we survived the
storm of the century, but
our house didn’t do so well. Our electricity went out
Sunday and so did the heat. It was no fun.
Mom bundled us up and we took off for an Air B & B where we
stayed for the next week. It was so exciting, a vacation complete
with hot chocolate, somemores and a fireplace. We even had 5
star chili delivered by our neighbor. It was way cool. Everyone
else seemed to be in the same boat too, but some fared better
than others depending on locales. Trinity Terrace lost power for
2 or 3 days and had only a few generators, “for emergencies only
they said”. It seems to me a group of octogenarians freezing in
their condos constitutes an emergency, but who knows. Finally
the sun came back late week and the pipes thawed and it was
April showers indoors and outside as tons of pipes burst all over
town. What a sight it was to behold. Mom suspecting pipe issues
loomed had our neighbor Danny turn the water meter off. So,
when we returned home on the heels of the furnace repair man
she asked him to turn the water back on again. Well you guessed
it pipes blew and water came cascading down landing right on her
head and everywhere else. Danny made a run for the water meter,
turning it off and the two of them just stood there laughing like
fools. Thank God for Kenny’s plumbing they sent 2 really nice guys
over within the hour and fixed things up except for the water line
to our washing machine. We are now in line for another visit from
the plumber, sheet rockers, painter’s carpet guys’, foundation men,
insurance adjusters and God knows who else….what a party! Worst
part of this entire adventure so far was the trip to the Laundromat
a few days ago. It was nasty, so much so mom shipped our things
out Ft Worth Laundry and the W & O cleaners by Pearl Snaps.
Life! In closing we would like to thank, Barbie Towson, Danny and
Ann Abshire and Kenny’s Plumbing for their help during this crazy
time and Sean over at Trader Joes’ who kept us in wine and clam
chowder. --Love Maxie Lulu & Sailor
Tatara Siegel is our exciting featured artist. Her work consists of
mixed media sculpture, focusing mostly in glass and ceramic. The
work consists of levels of different narratives between the viewers
perception, the materials being utilized and the stage in which the
work is placed.
Spring Gallery Night Week 2021
Saturday, March 27, 12-7
Sunday, March 28, Noon - 4
Monday, March 29--Saturday, April 3, 11 - 4
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Preview: March 15th-19th
stars, and the title of the exhibit is from the influential Iranian
(10am-5pm)
poet Forugh Farrokhzad. Ms. Neshat left Iran in 1975 to study art
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ARTS
BEAT
by Doug Blagg
Dear art fanatics, the
internationally
renowned
Iranian artist Shirin Neshat’s exhibit “I Will Greet the
Sun Again” is currently at The Modern Art Museum
of Fort Worth (from now until May 16, 2021).
in the United States but was unable to return due to the Iran-Iraq
war. This cultural discombobulation and heartbreaking longing
of hers underscores the intensity of the work. Anyone interested
in an expanded world-view should see this important exhibit. As
the late, great Anthony Bourdain once remarked upon returning
from a visit: “Every preconceived notion I had about Iran
has been shattered.” There are clearly some rich insights to be
gleaned from Shirin Neshat’s stunning exhibit. Do not miss this
one. DB
I was excited to pop over to J. Garrett Auctioneers
in Dallas last week.
The reason for my visit
was a benefit for the Dallas
Symphony Orchestra that
offered a sneak peek (before
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1. Try to attend the auction preview. However, if you cannot
see an item in person thoroughly read the condition reports.
You can also speak with someone
over the phone for more pictures
and information.
2. Only pre-bid if you will not be
available during the live auction.
Otherwise, you will receive alerts
each time someone outbids you,
but as long as your MAX bid is
programmed, you won’t miss out
on the item.
3. If you are going in with a
budget be sure to do your math.
A little reverse math will save you
a headache. Factor in the Hammer
Fee, taxes and possible shipping
cost for larger items.
Sample: Budget – Hammer Fee –
Taxes = Actual Bidding Amount
Example: $2000 – 28% – 8.25% =
$1,321.20
To see the full list of tips and read
more on the benefits of shopping at
an auction check out my article on
SoFortWorthIt.com.
This cultural eye-opener reveals contemporary shifts happening
in Iranian society and the powerful impact of exile and revolution
as it relates to women. The exhibit includes the artist’s
seminal series “Woman of Allah,” which explores the dichotomy
between the mystical power and enormous pressure women
experience daily in Iranian society. Poets have a long and
revered place in the Muslim world, celebrated much like rock
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Ingredients:
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Tools
Sifter
Bowl
Rubber spatula
Stand mixer with whisk attachment
Sheet tray lined with parchment paper
Piping bag (piping tip is not necessary, but helpful!)
Filling of choice
Procedure
Preheat oven to 300 for convection and 285 for conventional
sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together in a bowl
and set aside
In a standing mixer with a whisk attachment, add egg whites
and whisk on medium speed until frothy
Once foam appears, slowly add granulated sugar over time giving
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ENJOY
Gallery Night
Twice a year, the Fort Worth Art Dealers
Association (FWADA) invites you to take
in the visual arts and our community’s
unique cultural richness during Gallery
Night in Fort Worth. Most participants
are open. Come take a stroll through
participating galleries, museums, retail
businesses, and area restaurants, and
enjoy the many artists featured during
this community event. Check our Member
page to view each venue’s website.
SPRING GALLERY WEEK
Spring Gallery Night is OPEN to the public.
For the first time, Fort Worth’s Spring Gallery Night on March 27th kicks off Spring Gallery
Week! To encourage smaller crowds and visitor safety, we invite you to explore participating
venues from Saturday March 27th – Saturday April 3, 2021.
Check out FWADA’s digital Gallery Guide at www.FWADA.com for more details about
participants across Fort Worth and hours of operation. Spaces may offer timed entry, virtual
exhibits or open entry. Contact spaces in advance. FWADA is committed to safely supporting
the Fort Worth arts community and it’s patrons.
For each venue’s COVID-19 procedures, please visit our Member page to view each venue’s website.
FORT WORTH ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
1 Amon Carter Museum of American Art
2 Art Galleries at TCU: Fort Worth Contemporary Arts
3 Art Galleries at TCU: Moudy Gallery
4 Art on the Boulevard
5 Artes de la Rosa
6 Artspace111
7 Atrium Gallery at UNTHSC
8 Bee Street Gallery
9 Bernice Coulter Templeton Gallery: TWU
10 Fort Worth Community Arts Center
FRIENDS OF FWADA
21 Botanical Research Institute of Texas*
22 Chieffalo Americana
23 College Town Renaissance Center
24 Contempo Art Glass Gallery
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28 360 Smokeshack
11 Gallery 440
12 Kimbell Art Museum
13 McAnthony’s Multi-Cultural Studio & Gallery
14 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
15 Rebecca Low Sculpture Gallery, Inc.
16 Sid Richardson Museum
17 SiNaCa Studios School of Glass
18 The Gallery at UTA
19 The Upstairs Gallery
20 William Campbell Contemporary Art
25 Cufflink
26 Fort Worth Art Collecive
27 Texas Academy 0f Figurative Art
29 Winslow's Wine Cellar
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Jeanie Rose Chicotsky turned one
and celebrated with a marvelous
party, she looks beautiful in her
pretty party dress & she loved her
designer cake Mom & Dad were
beaming
It was so cold during the storm the
fountain at Studio 101 froze , wow
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25 mins. No side effects, 2nd shot
coming in another week hope it’s as
easy as first.
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celebrating Fat Tuesday with a
yummy King’s Cake & champagne
Dan’s motto neither snow nor
sleet can cut into his Madi Gras
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FREEZE
DAMAGE
DEVASTATES
LANDSCAPES
by Dotty Woodson, PhD
As I walk through my
landscape and the neighborhood,
I see so many
plants brunt or frozen
dead due to several days
of abnormal low temperatures.
Some landscape
plants will recover by
dropping dead leaves and
growing new leaves or by
growing back from live
stems or roots. Some landscape
plants will require
replacement. If the stems
are green, some plants will
drop dead leaves and grow
new leaves from stems.
If the stems are dead, the
plants may grow back from
roots or require replacement.
Cut off a back branch and scrape or peel the bark down. Live
wood will bend not snap and have a green layer under the outer
bark and wood is white-green. Dead stems will snap or easily
break and have no green tissue (see picture). The dead wood
in the picture is Indian Hawthorn and Loropetalum. Here the
choice is to cut to the ground to see if plants will regrow from
roots or replace. Many plants are slow to grow from roots, but
with the number of plants requiring replacement, this may be
an option. The third stem with green tissue is a Gardenia in my
neighbor’s landscape. The Gardenia leaves are burnt but the
stems are green, so she will wait a few weeks to see if dead
leaves drop and new leaves start growing or cut back to about 6
inches from the ground to encourage new growth.
Plants around Monticello and Crestwood neighborhood
damaged by freezing weather: Palms, Indian Hawthorn, Abelia,
Loropetalum, Pittosporum, Ligustrum, Agaves, Persian Ivy (not
English Ivy), Oleander, Sago Palms in ground and containers,
Asian Ivy looks burnt but I see green leaves under burnt leaves,
Holly Ferns (cut back and watch for new growth), Mahonia ‘Soft
Caress’, Aspidistra and many more.
If you intend to replace plants, contract your landscape
company immediately for an appointment. They will recommend
what to replace and what to cut back. Ask how long
plants will regrow once cut back to help you make the correct
decision for your landscape.
Should you not replace with same plants? Again, seek the
recommendations of your landscape professional. This was
record breaking low temperature and number of hours at the
low temperature. Many of these plants have grown for year
without damage during ‘normal’ winters in Fort Worth.
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LANDSCAPE
by Mark Cross
After our recent ice and snow events most of us
are in mourning for our lost landscapes. Who was
ready for the shock
of everything dying
or disappearing, let
alone having to clean
up the remaining
mess? My home went
from tropical bliss
to sticks, in just one
week!
After a few days of
interior plumbing hell,
my attention turned
outdoors, and I decided a
professional was the right
way to go.
Having seen several
beautiful local residential
projects completed by
the SPSD, I called my
friend Sam Himmelhaver,
whose focus is residential
landscape design. “I must
drop this project in your hands immediately!”.
SPSD has been servicing, installing, & maintaining residential
and commercial clients for over 40 years in the metroplex, which
speaks volumes for them. They have a great in-house design
team who works with clients to create beautiful yet practical
site plans for enhancing, renovating, or completely overhauling
customized solutions within a budget. Their project teams are
comprised of quality professionals who take pride in their work
and are attentive to the clients concerns. In essence they are
large enough to offer the best and small enough to ensure it.
SPSD offers help with plant selection/planting, irrigation,
drainage, custom stone, outdoor living spaces, pools, and
shade structures while simultaneously guiding clients towards
maximizing the potential of any outdoor space. They can work
with any landscape style you would like to implement. They
WESTOVER RESIDENCE: this Mediterainan style Westover beauty has great curb appeal the in house design team
crafted & installed the plan including the native plants palate to irrigation to the low stone masonry wall
HIGHLAND PARK RESIDENCE: This Tranquil Oasis is the result of a complete 2019 makeover by the SPSD inhouse
design team. All plantings, irrigation & the flagstone pathway were installed by their team
have a full construction
division
experienced
in demolition, custom
pergolas, arbors, decks,
patios, stone pathways,
water features, pools
and outdoor kitchens.
The Company also offers
irrigation and water
management
services
as well as the installation
of artificial turf and
professional
outdoor
lighting installations. They
are just what I needed.
SPSD is officed locally
with other satellite
locations serving the
Dallas, Frisco, Keller and
Southlake areas; they
specialize in residential as
well as large commercial
and institutional projects.
This company has a great reputation and is known for going the
extra mile to make sure the client gets something unique and
functional within any budget. They have great follow through
and offer customized maintenance programs, if requested. If
you are considering repairing your storm ravaged landscape or
are interested in transforming your outdoor space, call them;
you will not be disappointed.
Rose pictures taken at Flower Market on 7th Street
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and Touriga National. The grapes are characterized by their
small, dense fruit which produce the wonderful flavors and
PORT
WINES
FROM
PORTUGAL
by Robert Chicotsky
“Port wine is a Portuguese fortified wine produced
with distilled grape spirits exclusively in the Douro
Valley in the northern provinces of Portugal. It
is typically a sweet, red wine, often served as a
dessert wine, though it also comes in dry, semi-dry,
and white varieties.” as stated by Wikipedia. Port
received its name from the seaport of Porto at the
mouth of the Douro River in the 17th century.
are suitable for long ageing. Port is fortified by distilled grapes
which halts the fermentation process. This causes a higher
sugar presence and a higher alcohol level of 19% to 20%.
There are several styles of port and are divided into two
categories: wines matured in sealed glass bottles and wines
that are matured in wooden barrels. Ruby port is bright red
in color and has a full-bodied fruitiness. It is usually aged in
concrete or stainless steel tanks. Premium rubies are aged in
wood from four to six years (LBV).
Fonseca Bin 27 Reserve Porto Non-Vintage - $22.99
Dow’s 2013 Late Bottled Vintage Porto - $27.99
Tawny ports are aged in wood barrels for about seven years
which produce a golden-brown color. The exposure to oxygen
provides the nutty flavors of the wine. They are typically sweet
GALLERY NIGHT
NIBBLES
by Barbie Towson
Having a few friends over before you head out
to enjoy Spring Galley Night or Week as it is now
becoming? Why not whip up a few quick hors
d’oeuvres guaranteed to delight.
CROSTINI with BRIE, STRAWBERRIES and HONEY
A breeze to make and oh so fab with a nice Mason Louis Latour
Chablis -- makes 12 servings
12thin slices French baguette (sliced on a diagonal)
4 oz Brie cut into 12 slices
6 medium strawberries, sliced
or medium dry and are used for dessert.
1-2 T honey
While there are over a hundred varieties of grapes, only
five grapes are used to make port. These grapes are Tinta
Barroca, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Touriga Francesa
Croft Reserve Tawny Porto Non-Vintage - $20.99
Graham’s 10 Year Tawny Porto - $33.99
Graham’s 20 Year Tawny Porto - $61.99
4 fresh Basil leaves, thinly sliced
1. Preheat oven 350 degrees .
2. Lay the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Top each slice
of bread with a slice of Brie
has been tossed lightly in olive oil salt and pepper. Bellissimo!
Come try a great ruby or tawny port to enhance your next
3. Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and the Bread is
dinner.
toasted, about 5 to 6 minutes
…
HUMMUS WITH VEGGIES OR PITA CHIPS
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“The Booze Brothers”
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4.Top each with 2 slices of strawberries, a drizzle of honey ..
and a few slices of basil, then serve
BRIE, FIG and PROSCIUTTO CROSTINIS’
My mouth waters just thinking about this delightful
An all time favorite this delicious dip is not only tasty but
healthy. Served with celery or carrot sticks or pita chips and
accompanied by a nice Tangent Sauvignon Blanc it is a all
around winner at cocktail hour
combination accompanied by a nice La Crema Chardonnay
Central Market’s Dip Bar has a great Hummus and it is a
BEST BARBECUE IN FORT WORTH
A LOCAL FAVORITE FOR OVER 33 YEARS
I. French Baguette (sliced on the diagonal)
2. Jar of Dalmatia Fig Spread
3. 8 oz Brie cut into slices
lot easier than whipping up your own. If you want to give the
illusion it is homemade just drizzle a little virgin olive oil on top
and sprinkle a few cut olives in also…..lemon wedges on the
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4. 1/2 to1/3 lb of prosciutto
5. Small head of Peppery arugula
6. Salt Pepper and a good virgin olive oil
Slice a French Baguette diagonally into thin slices and
toast them until lightly brown. Let them cool down and then
and spread a touch of fig jam lightly for sweetness followed
by a slice of creamy Brie topped with a thinly sliced piece of
prosciutto. Garnish with a few leaves of peppery arugula that
side are another nice homemade touch.
Pita chips are available in most markets these days, I like
the Trader Joes variety myself and they also have a variety of
different hummuses too. Lastly pick up packs of celery sticks
and baby carrots washed, Open & rinse them again just to be
sure and arrange the veggies and or pita chips on a large tray
around the centered hummus bowl.
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
PEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL VENUES LISTED
BELOW REQUIRE MASKS & ARE STRICTLY
OBSERVING COVID PROTOCALS FOR
EVERYONE’S SAFTY
BRENDA
CIARDIELLO
Artist and neighbor Brenda Ciardiello, current
Amon Carter Community Artist, will be showcased
this Spring Gallery week at the BRIT in her newest
show of plant-inspired art watercolors.
David Chicotsky knows Fort Worth — because he
is Fort Worth. From his community and charity
endeavors to his family’s legendary businesses,
David is a force in North Texas’ most dynamic
city. His 2020 was a resounding success, with clients enjoying
Respected
Fort Worth
name.
AMON CARTER MUSEUM
Closed FOR Spring Break virtual events online thru April
The show is called “Of the Land:
Two Artists Find Renewal in Nature.”
new homes, ranches, land, lots and commercial properties all
over Tarrant County and beyond. History, connections, instincts,
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Meditations: Eleanore Mikus at Tamarind, Gabriel Dawe:
Plexus no.34, In the Night Garden, James Surls: Seven and
Seven Flower and Ongoing the Carter Collection
THE MODERN
FILMS
My Salinger Year .................................................. 3/19 thru 3/21
The Human Voice and Woman on the Verge of a Nervous
Breakdown
..................................................................... 3/26 thru 3/28
French Exit ............................................................... 4/2 thru 4/4
Oscar Nominated Short Films ............................4/9 thru 4/11
Stop by on opening night, Saturday
March 27th, at the BRIT building to
see the verdant paintings of the two
Texas-based artists Brenda Ciardiello
and Camille Warmington in the Madeleine
R. Samples Exhibit Hall. Brenda
will be available on Gallery Night to
visit and talk with small groups about
her work. Exhibit link: www.brit.org/
art-brit/fwbg-brit-art-exhibitions/
know-how: David Chicotsky knows Fort Worth like no one else.
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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
FOCUS: Ledy Churchman, Shirin Neshat: I Will Greet the Sun
Again, FOCUS: Wael Shawky and Sean Scully: The Shape of
Ideas
KIMBELL MUSEUM
Open with online events also
land-two-artists-find-renewal-nature
ROY POPE
OPENING SOON
Roy Pope’s is now scheduled to open at the end
UPCPMING EXHIBITION
Buddha, Shiva, Lotus, Dragon The Mr. & Mrs. John D
Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society
BRIT
Spring Flow Yoga Series ..................................... 3/24 thru 4/28
Gallery Night .............................................................................3/27
Members Only Plant Sale online ............................. 4/7th & 4/8
After Hours in the Garden: Jazz under the stars while sipping
wine & nibbling on tasty bites ................................................4/26
Japanese Spring Festival, family friendly event ...3/27 & 3/28
Eggstravaganza: Easter Egg Hunt, stroller and wagon Parade,
meet the Easter Bunny, a story time with Bella, prizes and more
Ft Worth Botanic Garden ......................................................... 4/3
GALLERY WEEK STARTS 3/27 AND SHOULD BE A BLAST
remember your masks it makes things safer
of April, fingers crossed, and we are so stoked
about the new updated version of an old neighborhood
favorite.
Get ready for a marvelous culinary
experience in their new deli
and café, complimented by a world
class wine list and then there is the
coffee menu. Oh, did I mention
bakery goods to die for and a great
produce section near the new and
expanded butcher’s department?
Lots of great gourmet goodies too
to titillate and delight. I can’t wait for
April to end, so ready for some killer
take out. Welcome back Roy Pope
EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED.
David Chicotsky
Global Real Estate Advisor
817-888-8088
dchicotsky@briggsfreeman.com
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