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JUNE 2021 PUBLISHER

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Welcome to West Fort Worth Lifestyle! HELLO, AND WELCOME TO THE PREMIERE ISSUE OF WEST FORT WORTH

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LIFESTYLE—WHERE WE’RE INSPIRED BY THE COMMUNITY, AND HOPE THIS MAGAZINE INSPIRES YOU TOO! We’re thrilled to be your good news source for all things Fort Worth. As you flip through these pages, you’ll be drawn into the incredible stories behind the people and places that call Fort Worth home. From the carefully crafted food being served up at local restaurants like Heim Barbecue and Reata, to the beautiful homes in Mira Vista and Montserrat; from start-ups and successful businesses such as Gavrel Furs and Vaquero Coffee to local artists, entrepreneurs and charities, our goal is to foster a tight knit community by sharing the stories of everything and everyone Fort Worth has to offer and the things that matter most to you, our readers, for whom we produce this magazine each month.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 12 Musical experience creator Deejay Dan Quinn custom crafts memorable events

16 Airstream of DFW locally situated, customer oriented Dealership offers value, adventure

20 Call of the Wild Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Offers Safari-Like Adventure for Families

24 Get the Look With HGTV + DIY Network’s

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AROUND TOWN

NATURE CONNECTS MADE WITH LEGO BRICKS OPENING IN FORT WORTH

Symphony Orchestra will host a socially distanced America Strong concert at Dickies Arena in

Nature Connects Made with LEGO Bricks – an

Fort Worth on July 4. The one-night performance

award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that

will feature more than 60 minutes of music from

uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy

the highly regarded FWSO and world-renowned

blocks to explore animal endangerment, the bal-

opera singers, all conducted by Miguel Harth-

ance of ecosystems and humanity’s relationship

Bedoya in his final season with the orchestra.

with nature – is coming to the Fort Worth Botanic

The America Strong concert will feature prom-

Garden | Botanical Research Institute of Texas

inent composers and musicians from across the

from May 6 through Aug. 1.

globe. Beginning with John Stafford Smith’s “Star

Nature Connects depicts important topics that

Spangled Banner,” patrons will be surrounded by

New York artist Sean Kenney holds dear, from

a united spirit of patriotism and passion before

protecting an animals’ habitat, to planting a garden

moving to the brilliant “Lightspeed – Fanfare for

or showcasing a beautiful orchid – subject matter

Orchestra” by Texas Christian University’s own

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“Through captivating art with an educational

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the day of the show, the FWSO crafted a lineup to

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M U S IC A L E X PE R I E NC E C R E AT OR

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DJ DAN QUINN CUSTOM CRAFTS MEMORABLE EVENTS Photo by Danny Motta

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“A GREAT EVENT”, SAYS SOUTHLAKE-BASED DJ

“That was a little less accessible to me,” Quinn joked.

& MUSICIAN DAN QUINN, “IS WHEN WE REALLY

“My parents didn’t really want me listening to Dr. Dre

CREATE AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE AND GET

and Ice Cube, but I found ways to hear it, and it really

EVERYONE ENGAGED.”

got me excited.”

“When I get people singing and dancing together, I’ve won,” Quinn said. “Now I’ve done my job, which is fostering that community and building that togetherness.”

During college Quinn graduated to jam bands and electronic music. Guitar singalongs at high school parties led to frater-

Asked to sum himself up, Quinn keeps it short and sweet.

nity and coffee house gigs in college, covering everything

“When people ask what I do, I say, “I make people dance”

from popular classics to the latest hits from Ed Sheeran,

Quinn said. “I don’t necessarily say I’m a DJ or musician.”

Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, and more.

Quinn is not just a party starter, but an events industry

But music wasn’t always his full-time career. After grad-

educator, DJ school founder, and a globe-trotting dad

uating with an engineering degree from the University of

with a great story.

Rochester, Quinn spent over a decade in the tech industry

Quinn, 40, credits his lifelong love for performing music to his mom’s acoustic guitar.

navigating the world of test & automation before taking the plunge into Music & Events in 2014.

“I just loved music,” Quinn said. “Always listened to the

“It’s crazy,” Quinn said. “You see so many people try to

radio, was always playing tapes. I just wanted to learn

make it in music in their young 20s, then realize, ‘Oh, time

to play the songs I loved so I got my mom’s guitar and

to get a real job.’, but I guess I did the exact opposite.”

started teaching myself. I’d played tuba in the school band so I knew enough about reading music to get started.”

While Quinn’s schedule once peaked at 130 events per year, he was mostly performing live public events

Quinn’s formative middle school years nurtured his

at restaurants, pubs, and the occasional private party

love of Seattle grunge and nascent discovery of hip hop,

or wedding. However, over time, there has been a major

despite being raised in a rural area without access to

shift in his schedule as his DJ & MC services have not

media like we have today.

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has to go into an event before the big day

Which, Quinn said, is where the fun comes in.

even arrives. Quinn now customizes every

“Because every event is really different,”

single event (90% of which are weddings)

Quinn said. “So, for every event I book, I have

at which he performs, often playing both live

what I call a dating process. That is, I’m going

and DJ sets for the crowd on the same night.

to get to know you over the months leading

“My job as an MC is really to steer the

to your event, what your expectations are,

ship at any event,” Quinn said. “At any given

who your guests are going to be.

moment, I need to know exactly where we

“I’d be lying to you if I said I’m a hip hop DJ

are, and exactly where my clients want the

or an electronic DJ. My job is really to be an

event to go. There are often different ways to

experience creator, and that can mean a lot

take it there, and it’s my job to figure that out”. of different things musically.” Quinn’s schedule now tops out at about 40-50 weddings per year, with a handful of other events as well.

Quinn’s preparation is something Jones said he’s witnessed firsthand. “He’ll go to the venue beforehand on his

“The transition to weddings and events

own time to break everything down,” Jones

kind of naturally happened. If you would’ve

said. “Where everything should go, lighting,

told me 10 years ago my full-time career

frequency of the microphones just to ensure

would be in the wedding industry I

a great night of fun and emotional connec-

would’ve laughed. But I didn’t realize then

tion for the customer.”

what a blast it is to throw these awesome parties every weekend.” Quinn’s talents haven’t gone unnoticed by fellow musicians and DJs. “The first word that comes to mind is pol-

In 2016, Quinn founded OontzKids DJ Academy, a series of summer camps and after school programs where he and his instructors share their experience and knowledge with kids and teens.

ished,” fellow DJ Rod Baker said. “From Dan’s

“We had over 200 students in 2019,” Quinn

visual aspect to his actual performance it’s

said. “It’s incredible to see kids respond to

just great, tight presentation overall.”

the music and the opportunity to create,

Marquise Jones, who plays saxophone with Quinn, agrees. “I call Dan a superhero but a nerd too,”

have that outlet.” The response is the thing, Quinn said, be it live performance, DJ set, or OontzKids Workshop.

Jones joked. “He’s that perfect balance of the

“I feed off the crowds energy and inter-

king and the geek squad. He’s very skilled at

action. It’s about building trust, connection,

the science and tech behind everything but

with the audience.”

also very talented with connecting the people to the music and the experience. He knows what he’s there for. Cause, at the end of the night, it’s about making the bride and groom,

or whoever’s throwing the event, the stars and

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LOCALLY OWNED

Airstream of DFW

DEALERSHIP OFFERS VALUE, ADVENTURE

locally situated, customer oriented

“A i rst rea m has been a rou nd si nce 193 1, the oldest RV ma nu fact u rer ARTICLE MATT SMITH

i n the world. Bet ween 65 percent to 75 percent of ever y th i ng they’ve bu i lt si nce then is st i l l on the road. T hat ’s a pret t y u n iq ue stat ist ic.”

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FROM FAMILY FUN TO DESIRES OF EXPLORING THE GREAT WIDE OPEN, FORT WORTH’S AIRSTREAM OF DFW MAKES DREAMS COME TRUE, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ANTHONY MILLER SAID. “RV ownership in general is a kind of lifestyle,” Miller said. “People often start with something small, then go up to something big as their family grows, then back to something small as they get older.” Airstream of DFW facilitates such dreams through a combination of personal touch and local ties. “Our welcome folder says, ‘Welcome to our family,’” General Manager and Partner Colby Cannon said. “That’s how we feel.” A sentiment, Miller said, that extends beyond mere platitude. “We don’t say service,” Miller said. “It’s always customer service, always customer focused.” Airstream, at 109 N. Chandler Dr., is part of the Vogt family dealership group, a family with long ties to Cowtown and the RV industry. CONTINUED >

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Virgal Vogt opened Twin Points Camp on Eagle Mountain Lake in 1945 and Vogt Marine

hark back to the ‘50s and ‘60s exterior wise.

Dealership in 1950 on Belknap Street. Vogt also

“They really haven’t changed much,” Miller

helped organize the Tarrant County Marine

said. “Airstream has been around since 1931, the

Dealers Association in 1958 and Fort Worth’s

oldest RV manufacturer in the world. Between

first boat show that same year, according to

65 percent to 75 percent of everything they’ve

Airstream’s website.

built since then is still on the road. That’s a

Sons Randy and Danny Vogt subsequently

pretty unique statistic.”

developed Vogt’s RV and travel trailer deal-

Staff constantly seek ways to improve

erships of which there are now four including

including the dealership’s same day service of

Airstream of DFW.

warranty claims.

“That’s the largest thing,” Cannon said when

“That’s not the way of the RV industry,” Miller

asked what differentiates Airstream from other

said. “Typically RV service appointments involve

dealerships. “We’re family owned and operated

a two to four week process. We’re trying to

where so many dealerships are corporately

change the game by actually doing everything

owned. It’s just a different vibe and feeling.”

we can to get you in and out in one day.”

Miller agreed. “A lot of other places, you can’t go in and talk

Fifty percent of buyers are first timers, Miller said, but they tend to become customers for life.

to the guy who owns the company,” Miller said.

Prices run the gamut from Jaycos starting at

“You’d have to go through 75 layers of people.

about $12,000 to those and other models falling

That’s not the case here. There’s always some-

everywhere in between and into the $100,000

one here who has an ownership stake in the

plus range. Customers span the spectrum from

business who’s willing to talk to you.”

young families to empty nesters.

“We also have very low turnover in our sales

“Used to be a lot of baby boomers but the

staff and employees with many who have been

millennials have kicked in now too,” Cannon

here 10-plus years. That’s unusual because

said. “Realizing the ability to control your envi-

a lot of dealerships, you go in Saturday to

ronment RVs offer.”

look around then, when you go back the next

From large to small, business decisions at

Saturday, there’s a good chance whoever you

Airstream of DFW filter through four questions:

talked to that first time is no longer there.”

what’s best for our customers, our partners,

“Customers appreciate and feel comfortable with that, going in and seeing the same

our team members and the bottom line, in that order Miller said.

faces they saw last time they were here. It also

“Every decision we make goes through those

means our sales and service team members

four questions,” Miller said. “We’re selective in the

know their stuff.”

products we sell and have to make money to keep

Airstream’s central location — two additional Vogt Fort Worth centers, one dedicated to service, the other selling Jayco and other RV brands — adds to convenience. “A lot of RV dealers are quite a bit outside the Metroplex,” Miller said.

silver trailers though modern on the inside

the doors open obviously. But I think it’s pretty unusual that we put the bottom line at the end.” It’s about positive customer experience, Cannon said. “Family fun and making memories,” Cannon said. “Especially in this day and age when kids

A visit to Airstream’s showroom elicits nos-

are attached to their electronics and the spirit of

talgia and a call to the open road. The sleek,

adventure to get out and see what the Lord made.”

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ROAD TRIP

C A L L OF THE WILD

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FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER OFFERS SAFARI-LIKE ADVENTURE FOR FAMILIES

IF AN AFRICAN SAFARI ISN’T A PRACTICAL OPTION THIS YEAR, BUT YOUR FAMILY IS EAGER TO EMBARK ON A JUMANJI-LIKE ADVENTURE, FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER IS THE PERFECT DESTINATION. “Fossil Rim is home to approximately 1,100 animals spanning more than 50 species on 1,800 acres,” says Marketing Associate Tye Chandler.

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Located near Glen Rose, Fossil Rim is not a zoo. It is a nonprofit organization seeking to save species by utilizing its vast land as a breeding facility. The many animals housed there have plenty of space to roam - much like their natural habitats. And visitors are able to observe and learn from the animals as they quietly explore the park. “This greater room to roam allows for herds to live together and exhibit natural behaviors. Instead of the animals being in the enclosures that you might find at a zoo, it is often a role reversal at Fossil Rim, as people are in the enclosure that is their own vehicle or they are within our guided tour vehicles,” Tye says. The animals that live in Fossil Rim’s Main Pasture have 420 acres to themselves. Giraffes and Hartmann’s mountain zebras reside in the Game Preserve, which is 266 acres. Guest vehicles travel through a total of four pastures. Some animals are more discreetly located. “We have a part of the facility called the Jim Jackson Intensive Management Area, where wolves, black rhinos, and other animals live,” Tye says. “It can only be visited by guided tour and is quieter and more secluded for animals that may need the extra privacy.” Families can enjoy self-guided tours in the comfort of their own vehicles or guided tours led by Fossil Rim employees. Visit FossilRim.org for information on which tours and amenities are being offered at the time of your visit. Driving through Fossil Rim, visitors can observe and photograph several different species of animals – many of which they may have never observed in person – including wildebeest, giraffes, scimitar-horned oryx, blackbuck, addax,

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Hartmann’s mountain zebras, cheetahs and sable antelope – just to name a few. Most animals, with the exception of white rhinos and cheetahs, can be given feed pellets provided by Fossil Rim. “I always recommend arriving as close to our 8:30 a.m. opening as possible,” Tye says. If guided tours are available, he highly recommends going that route. “Guided tours are better than visiting in your own vehicle because you learn more, get more animal food, can take some routes guest vehicles cannot go, and you can ask questions if you have them along the way.” As a nonprofit organization, Fossil Rim depends on visitors, members, donors, volunteers and corporate sponsors to continue its conservation efforts. For more information on how to support Fossil Rim, visit FossilRim.org/donate-2/.

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DESIGNER TAMARA DAY IS A PUR-

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VEYOR OF THE GLAM AND COZY.

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IMPORTANT Be sure the peanut butter you use does not contain xylitol—the artificial sweetener can be fatal to dogs.

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JUNE

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

DAILY DATE NIGHT IS BACK AT COYOTE DRIVE-IN THEATER

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

ARTFLOW!

STOCKYARDS CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO

viewing experience you can find! Gates

ArtFlow is the yoga initiative from

The Stockyards Championship Rodeo

open at 7 pm every day. Arrive at least

Artspace111, located near downtown

is held in the historic Cowtown

60 minutes early to avoid lines, get a

Fort Worth in a historic 1911 build-

Coliseum and is the world’s only year-

good spot, relax with some food and

ing and Contemporary Art Gallery.

round rodeo. Rodeos are held nearly

a drink before the shows, and watch

Classes are taught every Tuesday

every Friday and Saturday night. The

the sunset. There is a beautiful view of

and Thursday from 10 am - 11 am by a

rodeo features timed events such as

downtown Fort Worth behind the stage.

500 hour registered yoga instructor.

tie-down roping, breakaway roping,

Coyote Drive-in Theater

Meet up with friends and family at the Coyote Drive-In for the best movie

Artspace 111

Cowtown Coliseum

team roping and barrel racing. The

DAILY TOPIARIES IN THE GARDEN

EVERY TUESDAY

doors open at 6:30 pm; the rodeo starts at 8:00 pm.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT®) and Fort Worth Botanic

YOGA IN BURNETT PARK Burnett Park

EVERY SATURDAY

Garden invites visitors to the newest

Come enjoy this free yoga class

exhibit “Topiaries in the Garden,” run-

series on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm -

ning through Jun. 30, 2021. Featuring

6:15 pm in June led by Downtown

12 plant-based animal shapes, such as

YMCA instructor - Meredith! Whether

Ideally located on the riverfront

elephants, giraffes, and butterflies, the

you’re a newbie or a seasoned yogi,

of the Trinity Trails, Fort Worth's

displays are sure to stimulate a sense

these classes are welcome to every-

newest farmers market offers fresh,

of wonderment and fascination.

one. It is BYOM - Bring Your Own Mat!

high-quality

THE CLEARFORK FARMERS MARKET Clearfork Trailhead

and

locally

grown

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products from over 28 farmer, rancher and artisan vendors every Saturday at The Trailhead at Clearfork. Regular market hours are every Saturday year-round from 8 am to noon.

4-6 GOODGUYS CAR SHOW Texas Motor Speedway

Goodguys is headed back to the Texas Motor Speedway for the second of three shows this year with their newest Get-Together event. The Get-Togethers are open to all vehicles American Made or Powered. Get tickets at good-guys.com.

5 GOTEXAN WINE, FOOD AND ART FESTIVAL Panther Island Pavilion

The Biggest All Texas Wine Food & Art Event in the State with live music by “Forever Mac” from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm! Support Texas agriculture and drink Texas wine! Tickets on Sale May 5th, $40 in Advance, $50 at the door, $15 beer ticket.

19 THE TRAIL RUN

Eagle Mountain Park - Shoreline Trail

Gather for a 2-mile hike or 5-mile trail race finishing with pancakes, hot coffee, live music and good vibes in nature. This trail course is a scenic hike/run that allows you to discover nature at its best. Be prepared for some steep hills and thin paths as you make your way through the course.

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GET INSPIRED

MEET THE MAKER AT TORO TORO Toro Toro

Meet the Maker is an exclusive experience that takes place on the last Thursday of each month. Guests

have the opportunity to meet the makers behind local and regional distilleries, try samples, and learn more

about the history of the company and its spirits. Additionally, during Thursday’s event, guests are welcome to enjoy the live piano performance

EAT + DRINK

upstairs in the Mezzanine level of The Worthington Renaissance.

25-27 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO Texas Motor Speedway

The Ducks Unlimited Expo (DUX) is a three-day, interactive outdoor consumer

sporting

show

where

you can see, try and buy the latest in outdoor industry products and services, engage with experts and attend educational seminars and

SHOP LOCAL

demonstrations. All ticket prices provide admission into the DUX and hands-on attractions except for shooting. Shooting tickets are sold separately in the shooting village.

26 CODY JOHNSON & FRIENDS Panther Island Pavilion

99.5 The Wolf and New Country 96.3 are proud to present the return of the Cody Johnson Throwdown

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to Panther Island Pavilion featuring Cody Johnson and special guests to be announced soon!

JUNE

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