Molly the Trolley during ArtsGoggle

Twice a year, Fort Worth South, Inc. presents the popular ArtsGoggle, a grassroots gallery crawl that's now a regional attraction drawing thousands. The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) provides convenient shuttle service during ArtsGoggle with Molly the Trolley. Getting around by bike is also popular and easy, with bike lanes along the primary ArtsGoggle venue streets. Don't miss ArtsGoggle on Saturday, October 13, 4-10pm!

Friday on the Green: Moved to SECOND Friday!

Friday on the Green is the monthly concert series presented April-October by Fort Worth South, Inc. in partnership with the Fort Worth Weekly. The event is held at Magnolia Green on Lipscomb between Magnolia and Rosedale. In 2012 we'll move the event to the SECOND Friday of the month to eliminate conflicts with other community events. Please help spread the word and we'll see you on the Green!

Open Streets on Magnolia Avenue

The newest Near Southside event is Open Streets, presented by FWSI and the City of Fort Worth for the first time in 2011. The event closes Magnolia Avenue and other streets to traffic and opens them up to cyclists, food trucks, dog-walkers, skateboarders, yoga classes, facepainters and much more. FWSI is working toward two Open Streets in 2012, with more information soon!

Historic Fairmount

Located at the Near Southside's southern edge, the Historic Fairmount neighborhood is enjoying an amazing renaissance, with restorations underway throughout the district and new homes blending in seamlessly with their historic neighbors.

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June 14th Friday on the Green

Jun 14 2013 7:00 pm

Friday on the Green is the monthly concert series presented April-October by Fort Worth South, Inc. in partnership with the Fort Worth Weekly. The event is held at Magnolia Green, located on Lipscomb between Magnolia and Rosedale.

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Pop-Up Market: Saturday, June 15

Jun 15 2013 10:00 am

Pop-Up Market is the premiere outdoor shopping destination in the Near Southside. Shop handmade jewelry, art, collectibles and more. Find that kitsch item for your home, or that one of-a-kind gift at Pop-Up Market. Dozens of artists, collectors, and crafters will setup once a month at Magnolia Green. Pop-Up Market is held on those Saturdays following Fort Worth South, Inc.’s Friday on the Green. Events benefit Ronald McDonald House.

Pop-Up Market takes place 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Full list of 2013 dates after the jump. … More
July 12th Friday on the Green

Jul 12 2013 7:00 pm

Friday on the Green is the monthly concert series presented April-October by Fort Worth South, Inc. in partnership with the Fort Worth Weekly. The event is held at Magnolia Green, located on Lipscomb between Magnolia and Rosedale.

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Near Southside News

May 18th Spring ArtsGoggle Program Available

The program is now available for FWSI’s 2013 Spring ArtsGoggle, set for Saturday, May 18, 4-10 pm. We’re proud to have 69 participating venues for the Near Southside’s grassroots gallery crawl, as well as over 150 artists and dozens of bands and musicians. You’ll be able see everything if you get started early, and make sure to visit the various clusters of venues and music scattered across the district and easily accessible via Molly the Trolley and Fort Worth Bike Sharing. Magnolia Ave, Park Place Village, Jennings, and South Main Village once again feature a wide range of art, music, and food, and the new group of venues around the 8th Ave/Pennsylvania intersection promises to be a popular stop as well.

Download program in pdf format (set up for double-sided printing), or pick up a copy at one of the ArtsGoggle venues the evening of the event. Thanks to Stephanie Buchanan for her assistance in putting the program together!

A Vision for South Main Village

Over the last few years we’ve provided updates on FWSI’s efforts to improve the appearance and appeal of South Main St. between Magnolia and Vickery. The last year has focused on completing a detailed design concept, working with the City, South Main property and business owners, and design consultants from Dunaway and TownSite. New renderings depict the elements of the “complete street” design: wider sidewalks, on-street parking, roadside furnishings that include street trees and historic lampposts, sidewalk bulbouts at intersections, and dedicated bicycle lanes.