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Sundance Square To Host ESPN During Super Bowl XLV
It’s the most spectacular sporting event in America, and this year it will be hosted right here in our own backyard. As we all know by now, Super Bowl XLV will be played at Dallas’s new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, but the big news to hit the street this week is that ESPN will be broadcasting from Fort Worth’s historic Sundance Square, a mere two miles from So7.
Soon the whole world will get a taste of what we already know and love—the restaurants, the bars, the whole North Texas vibe. So whether you tune in for the big game or the commercials, we’ll see you right back here in February.
FORT WORTH, Texas (July 21, 2010) — Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief and Ed Bass, developer of Sundance Square, announced today ESPN, Inc. has chosen downtown Fort Worth’s Sundance Square as its production headquarters for Super Bowl XLV. More than 80 hours of ESPN television coverage, as well as ESPN Radio shows, and other related content across ESPN’s multimedia platforms will be based out of Sundance Square. On-site telecasts will begin Monday, January 31st, 2011, and all shows will be open for free public viewing.
Five Things To Do This Summer in Fort Worth
Summer is finally here, and that means it’s time for summer vacations. But before you pack your bags and head out of town for the weekend, don’t forget about the exciting festivals, musical events and live performances happening right here in Fort Worth.
Here are five eclectic and essential things to do this summer, and all are within a short drive from your home at So7. Oh, and check out the Juneteenth Music Festival which starts this Friday.
1.) Concerts in the Garden, May 28th to July 4th: Described as “Fort Worth’s best seasonal outing!” (Star-Telegram), the 20th annual Concerts In The Garden Summer Music Festival offers 19 nights of outdoor concerts at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Bring a picnic and relax on a blanket under the stars or reserve your own table for added comfort. The summer music series is a great bargain for families! For more information, visit the Fort Worth Symphony.