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The article offers a preview of the 31st Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival, which will take place in Downtown Fort Worth, Texas on April 14, 2016.

The article reports on the 19th Kaleidoscope of Homes, an annual parade of posh homes in Fort Worth, Texas' most prestigious neighborhoods, from August 30 to September 21, 2008. Five builders are particpating in the event, including John Askew Co., Braswell Custom Homes and Sean Knight Custom Homes. The tickets for the event can be purchased at the Monserrat gate.

Reports on the Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival held in Fort Worth, Texas in April 2005. Information on how Downtown Fort Worth Inc. helped steer people to the small businesses; Cost and economic impact of the event; Art displayed during the event.

Presents views on the celebration of the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival in Texas from April 7 to 10, 2005. Impact of the event on business and tourism in Fort Worth; Efforts of Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives Inc. for the production of the event; Comment from John C. Downie, producer of the festival.

Focuses on topics discussed about the 20th MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival during the 2005 annual luncheon meeting of the Downtown Fort Worth Inc. in Texas. Brief background of the festival which will be held on April 7 to 10; Impact of the festival on the economic condition of the city; Art displays that will be included in the festival.

Presents news briefs on events and issues in Texas, as of June 18, 2004. Details of the Evansfest Juneteenth Festival; Information on the redevelopment plan of the former Montgomery Ward site; Discussion on the property acquisition made by Benbrook Economic Development Corp.

Reports on the postponement of two traditional festivals in Fort Worth, Texas in 2002. Financing problems; Pledge of organizers to hold the events in 2003.

This section offers news briefs on local non profit organizations in Texas. More than 20 area restaurants and wineries are battling for top honors for the 31st annual Big Taste of Fort Worth. A four-week course in "The Successful Search for Private Foundation Grants" is offered through the Office of Extended Education at Texas Christian University. The 31st Fiesta de Oro of Lena Pope Home is set for April 13, 2010 in Fiesta Gardens in Fort Worth.

This section offers news briefs related to arts in Texas. Several grants were received by the Amon Carter Museum from The Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation and the Erwin E. Smith Foundation. George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic will perform at the Jazz By the Boulevard festival on September 11, 2009. The production "Kiss Me Kate," will be presented by the Stolen Shakespeare Guilt at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center's Sanders Theater.

The article reports on a fund-raising campaign to help save Mayfest, a popular festival in Fort Worth, Texas, which was canceled in April 2009 as a precaution against the H1N1 flu virus. Mayfest Inc., who organized the campaign drive to raise funds for the income it lost, is looking for 1,000 people to donate $100 in 100 days. Several music groups are scheduled to perform at a benefit concert to be held at La Grave Field on July 12, including Reckless Kelly, Micky and the Motorcars and the Clay Jarvis Band.

This section offers news briefs related to entertainment and leisure in Texas. "Carmen" was launched at the Fort Worth Opera's annual festival in May 2009. The RealWorld project of Texas Christian University has collapsed. A preview of Tom Dudzick's "Hail Mary!" will be presented by Circle Theatre from May 14 to 16, 2009.

The article features Fort Worth, Texas-based electronics manufacturer Exeltech, which will provide solar panels and electricity conversion technology at the fourth annual Prairie Fest. Festival organizer Don Young said the focus is on bringing attention to the Tandy Hills Natural Area. The festival uses sunlight to power its electric needs and will again use Exeltech to make it happen. According to senior engineer Dan Lepinski, inverters simply take direct current from batteries or solar panels and converts it to alternating current.

A calendar of events for the art industry is presented which includes th 6th Annual Django Reinhart Festival on January 23-25, 2009 staged by Arts Fifth Avenue at Allen, Texas, Lisa N. Owen will present lectures called "Seeing the Goddess in Motion: A Processional Image of Pavarati," on January 21, 2009 at the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas and Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas exhibition starting February 14, 2009.

The author comments on how the September 27, 2008 Front Street Festival is being viewed by the city's downtown business community as a downtown branding opportunity. He mentions how Downtown Arlington Management president Maggie Campbell stated that they want people to think of the downtown area as an eclectic and fun place. The author also offers information on the upcoming festival.

This section offers news briefs concerning special events in Fort Worth, Texas as of September 2008. The Texas Ballet Theater is exerting all efforts to raise funds for its operations. The Tarleton State University's Langdon Weekend literary festival will be held at the Langdon Center on September 3, 2008.

A calendar of events for the business community in Fort Worth, Texas in May and September 2008 is presented, including Job Links Excelerator, Gold/Preferred Member Reception of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, and Texas Zest Fest 2008.

This section offers news briefs related to the arts in Texas. Several international students will study and perform with the musical-theatre troupe Kids Who Care in Fort Worth in July 2008. The film "When Did You Last See Your Father?" will be screened by the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth as part of its art-film series. The deadline of entries for the Dallas Video Festival of the Video Association of Dallas is on August 3, 2008.

The article focuses on the 10th-anniversary festival celebration of Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas. According to the article, Bass moved from its original rank as the last great concert venue of the 20th century to recognition as the first such showplace of the new millennium. It also indicates that Bass continues to welcome performers from classical maestros to rock, jazz and country artists and serves as headquarters for the Fort Worth Symphony, Texas Ballet Theatre and the Fort Worth Opera.

The article reports that the Main Street Arts Festival in Texas on April 15-20, 2008 will display canvassed portraits of children in the Lena Pope Home waiting to be adopted. The public will be able to view each portrait, or "Heart Gallery," in the Worthington National Bank. Marilyn Sammons, Lena Pope Home development and community relations director, comments on the success of the Heart Gallery exhibits.

The article announces the 25th anniversary of the Sundance Square Parade of Lights festival. The festival kicks off the day Thanksgiving and includes a huge blue spruce, a new reserved-seating system, crafts and food. The reserved-seating system is located along the parade route on both sides of the street of downtown Fort Worth.

The article highlights the annual Libraryfest celebration to be held on October 14, 2007 at the Fort Worth Central Library in Fort Worth, Texas. The admission at the event is free. It will feature a variety of activities designed to encourage reading, with special attention to the main library's new Digital Gaming Center. The festival will be attended by the Fort Worth Magicians Club and former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Barron Wortham.

The article highlights the sixth annual Pottery in the Park Festival to be held on October 13-14, 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas. This is a project of the Potters' Studio of Lockheed-Martin Recreational Association. An assortment of tableware, vases, and art objects will be on display and available for purchase. The attractions of the festival will include a Raku firing demonstration by Don Hudnell and live music.

This section announces events and personnel changes in the arts and cultures sectors of Fort Worth, Texas, including A Day in the District festival to be staged by the Fort Worth Cultural District to encourage local discovery of the museums at Camp Bowie Boulevard, a concert featuring compositions of Osvaldo Golijov at the Modern Art Museum and the appointment of Andres Franco as assistant conductor for the 2007-2008 season of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.

The article comments on Tarleton State University's Langdon Weekend festival to be held at Granbury in Texas in September 2007. According to the author, he will merge his view of West Texas with that of Greg Jackson and longtime publisher Richard L. Connor in a program for the Langdon Weekend arts-and-letters festival.

The article focuses on two major children's reading events to be hosted by Fort Worth, Texas on February 10, 2007. The Valentine Fall in Love with Reading Festival sponsored by Score a Goal in the Classroom will be held at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. I Have a Dream Foundation will host its annual Reading Rocks fund-raising event at the Ridglea Country Club.

The article presents a calendar of events in Fort Worth, Texas in October and November 2006. Trunk shows of Stanley Eisenman Fine Shoes will be held on October 6 and 7. The Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering & Western Swing Festival will be held from October 27-29. An annual kitchen tour will be held on November 4.

The author reflects on several art and entertainment events in Fort Worth, Texas. Tartleton State University has been preparing for its annual Langdon Weekend festival of literature. Meanwhile, The Fort Worth Museum of Science & History will be holding its annual MindFest event. The Forth Worth Public Library is the venue of the jazz-and-heritage festival.

This article reports on the 2005 Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival, a four-day celebration to be held on April 7-10, 2005 in Fort Worth, Texas. Estimated number of entertainers and performances in the event are presented. The technologies used by the organizers to streamline the application and selection of participating artists are discussed.

Provides information on the Fall Gallery Night and a Jazz by the Boulevard festival in Fort Worth, Texas from September 13 to 20, 2003. Participants for the event; Art exhibitions to be featured; Information on a lecture to be delivered by Joel Siegel at Texas Christian University.

Announces the deadline for "Chile Pepper" magazine's Fiery Food Challenge and the International Zesty Food Show's Zestfest on September 1, 2003 in Fort Worth, Texas. Remarks from magazine publisher Joel Gregory regarding the events; Criterion used for the Fiery Food Challenge; Objective of the Zestfest.

Presents an article on re-naming of the annual Bob Marley Festival Tour as the Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival held in Texas. Incorporation of reggae music in the tour; Popularity of the tour across the U.S.; Tradition practiced during the celebration of the festival since 1991.

Provides information on the second annual Holiday Festival of the Fort Worth Women's Business Center to be held on November 29, 2001, in Fort Worth, Texas. Christmas products and services that will be sold at the festival; Number of attendees in the previous year's festival; Admission price for shoppers; Contact information.

Announces that Fort Worth, Texas-based nonprofit organization Lena Pope Home Inc. will host its largest and oldest fund-raiser, Fiesta de Oro, on April 17, 2001. Venue of the fund raising event; Ticket levels available; Estimated number of attendees; Amount raised by the 2000 edition of Fiesta de Oro.

Reports on the International Festivals and Events Association's (IFEA) decision to award the Main Street Arts Festival eight Pinnacle Awards for the 2000 event at the 45th annual IFEA Convention and Trade Show. Categories in which the Texas arts festival won awards; Other awards won by the festival from the Texas Festivals and Events Association.

Lists the largest trade shows and festivals in Tarrant County, Texas, ranked by 1999 attendance. Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show and Rodeo; Mayfest; Juneteenth.