W.R. Watt Arena

We went to Funky Finds which had some great hand made items and allowed us to shop local. However, I was really disappointed in the set up. We actually left before we planned to and did not buy as much as we could have because of the sound issue. I am not sure who runs this thing, but they need to rethink their set up. First, they had the adopt-a-pet and the musicians on the same side. That was completely thoughtless. Who can listen to music with barking dogs echoing in a cement warehouse? Second, the PA system was horrid. It squeaked and squealed and the second band could not even use it correctly (not to mention they were so bad that I did not even realize they were singing Christmas songs). Third, the band could not even fit on the stage that was sponsored by some radio station I cannot even remember. The horrible stage set up was such an affront to my hearing that I did not process most of what I saw on that side of Funky Finds. What a disservice to the vendors and the musicians. Unmemorable radio station- if you put all this together you need to rethink what you are doing. It is insulting and quite amateurish.

The best part of Saturday was Thawind Mills. He opened, used his own PA system, and was quite the guitar player. How did they reward him? I am not sure, because they did not even post a video of him or thank him for being at Funky Finds like they did all the rest of the artists. I had to dig to even find his name. Funky Finds- Do yourself a favor...let your opener play the whole day. He was the only professional that drew the audience towards him instead of repelling them. And, find a radio station that knows more about sound and quality musicians. It will get you further...I would have stayed longer and shopped more. Please tell me why I should come and shop at your next show. What are you going to do to make it better for the vendors and customers? It is pretty bad when the majority of people leaving only have 0-1 bag(s) when walking out of your show.

They put on a Holiday event for the community. Great holiday dinner. Friendly volunteers and venues.

Every early November since 2012, Will Rogers is the hosting site for a community event sponsored by Central Market called Feast of Sharing. It is a moving experience whether you are a guest, a volunteer, an employee, a donor, an entertainer, or a representative of Central Market. The T offers free rides to and from Will Rogers for people without their own transportation. The primary purpose is a Thanksgiving meal for low or no income people who could use a hand up, a couple of hours out of the cold, a decent meal, and a little fun. Representatives for community resources of all kinds show up offering chances to change a situation or support people through difficult times. Free cell phones and free flu shots are huge blessings for attendees. Volunteers serve hot turkey dinners, drinks, and dessert until everyone is full with plates to go for anyone carrying their lives around in a suitcase or backpack. There's a children's area with a giant inflatable slide, face painting, free books for all ages, an indoor petting zoo pen, a cookie decorating station, and local live bands playing 40 minute sets. Whenever you get this many people together who've been having a hard time, maybe for a long time, some aren't very well socialized so if you see some manners that aren't polite or maybe a person whose hygiene isn't great - this is as good a time as any to pray for their health and comfort and be grateful for your own. Bless the people who run this place and all who make it happen year after year. Will Rogers loved Fort Worth and would be so pleased with this use of his name and legacy.

The wife and I stopped by while they were doing their Thanksgiving harvest. ( I think that's what it is called, lol. ) Our time there was wonderful. The people were great, parking wasn't too bad ( at the time ), and the food they served was so good, lol. Fort Worth has changed a lot! 😁👍

We went to see Jo Koy at the auditorium, the show was good, however the venue was a disappointment. The seats numbering system was very confusing and antiquated, even the staff had trouble locating seats for quite a few people. People were seated in the wrong area, because they were directed by staff. I don’t blame the staff, they did the best they could and was very helpful, they need training.