Samantha Calimbahin is the managing editor at Fort Worth Magazine. When she's not editing or making to-do lists for the magazine's gazillion projects, she's jamming on her guitar and planning her next trip to Disneyland (or World).
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Africa, Near Southside Inspire Local Nonprofit's Office Space
Local nonprofit Arise Africa hardly thought about design when it was searching for a new office space. The organization, which sponsors children in Zambia, at the very least needed a storage area and garage door to easily store and move supplies ... Read more
Bet You Didn't Know These Local Execs Were Musicians
Touring the globe. Making big money. Living the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. While that destiny lands on the laps of some musicians, others opt to keep their talents at home, gigging on the side of a day job. Sometimes, that day job turns out to be a... Read more
Five Utterly Hilarious and (Hopefully) Harmless Office Pranks
Don’t be the office that takes itself too seriously. With tactful execution, playing a prank or two on your co-workers can be good for company culture. So says Justin Dorsey, the senior human resources manager at Ben E. Keith Company: “A laughter... Read more
What It's Like to Be on 'Shark Tank'
Mitchell Allen’s first pitch competition was “Shark Tank.” The self-proclaimed “head elf” at Hire Santa — a Southlake-based Santa hiring service that helps customers book Santa gigs for events — had always been a fan of the hit ABC show but never... Read more
A Little Blues, a Lot of Soul
A full neighborhood once lined Bryan Avenue in the Near Southside, of which just two houses are left standing today. One of those houses, built in 1925, was condemned for demolition — with a shaky foundation and disconnected framing, the structur... Read more
Sugar, Spice and Melissa Ice: Local Philanthropist Finds Herself While Investing in Others
If you asked Melissa Ice what she wanted to do a couple years ago, she would have said two things. One, adopt a baby. Two, provide employment. Just … not in retail. One of those things went according to plan — late last year, she and her husband... Read more
Photo by Joan Marcus
Broadway Megahit Coming to Bass Hall
History has its eyes on Fort Worth. Photo by Joan Marcus History has its eyes on Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall announced its 2019–2020 season of Broadway at the Bass on Wednesday — a lineup that includes classics like "Phantom of the Opera... Read more
Hard Rocker, Soft Heart: Oh, Sleeper Frontman Talks Upcoming Album, Children's Book
Oh, Sleeper was quiet for a little while, when the Fort Worth metal band took a short hiatus after seven years touring the globe. During the three-year break, frontman Micah Kinard dabbled in all sorts of things — even spent a brief stint as a Re... Read more
Annual Events
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Jan. 18 – Feb. 9 Traditional Western event at Will Rogers Memorial Center with food, rides and animals. fwssr.com Friday On the Green Once a month, April – Oct. Held at Magnolia Green, features the regio... Read more
Newcomers Guide
Growing, burgeoning and happenin’ are all synonymous with Fort Worth’s meteoric rise as one of the Lone Star State’s best cities to reside. In fact, Cowtown is practically bursting at the seams of its distressed jeans with all the new friend... Read more
How a Local Construction Company Turned a Piggly Wiggly Into a Sleek Professional Office
It’s hard to imagine PRIM Construction’s office as a grocery store — that is, until you see the grid pattern on the floor where tile used to be or the overhead rolling door that leads to the back storage area. Such was the past life of the 22,00... Read more
Hunt Like a Boss: Local Execs Talk Favorite Hunting Gear
“My newest toy is a thermal imaging sight for my TriArc AR-15, which I use when hunting hog — the Pulsar Thermal Imaging Sight Trail XQ50. It’s absolutely amazing.” -Ken Schaefer, president and owner, Schaefer Advertising Co. “The Outdoor E... Read more
Pictured: The Voidz perform at Fortress Festival 2018. Photo by Ismael Quintanilla.
First Look: Fortress Festival Announces Full Lineup
With Leon Bridges headlining, Fortress Festival released its full lineup of artists who will share the stage with him in April. Pictured: The Voidz perform at Fortress Festival 2018. Photo by Ismael Quintanilla. With Leon Bridges headlining, F... Read more
Fort Worth Execs Fill Need for Speed on the Racetrack
Their names are Red, Stinky and War Pig — two BMWs and a Porsche, currently residing at MotorSport Ranch in Cresson, Texas, about 30 minutes southwest of Fort Worth. Their owners — three Fort Worth executives whose off-the-clock hobby of choice ... Read more
Nail the Office-Casual Look
HIM 1. Dressed-up denim. “A great pair of dark jeans can offer loads of versatility to a man’s wardrobe,” says Pax & Parker co-owner Winston Ley. He recommends PAIGE, a brand that uses performance fiber technology to create a softer, stretchy fa... Read more
Tricks to Improve Your Local SEO
James Canington, Director of Marketing, Ardent Creative Set up Google My Business. Create a free listing for your company on Google My Business and be sure to complete the verification process. Don’t forget to ensure your business’s name, addres... Read more
Austin-Inspired Taco Shop Breaks Ground on University Drive
Rendering courtesy of Plan B Group Fort Worth will soon be getting tacos inspired by the culture of East Austin. Austin City Taco Co. is currently under construction at 517 University Drive, slated for completion in the spring. Fort Worth chef ... Read more
