Figaro

Congratulations to all the students at the Curtis Institute of Music who performed in, Le nozzi de Figaro. Superb singing and acting. I attended 3 of the 4 performances and enjoyed them all; if there were another performance tonight I would go again. The opera blends comedy and pathos without being bawdy or sappy. The final scene in the final act is one of my favorites (it's very Catholic). The blending of contemporary costume and stage with a literal rendition of the text was convincing, attractive, and it helps the layman (like me) understand the actors' roles immediately. Mozart would be proud. Thank you. Beautifully done.

The Tantum Ergo of St. Thomas Aquinas

Tantum ergo Sacramentum
Veneremur cernui
Et antiquum documentum
Novo cedat ritui
Praestet fides supplementum
Sensuum defectui.

Genitori Genitoque
Laus et Jubilatio
Salus, honor, virtus quoque
Sit et benedictio
Procedenti ab utroque
Compar sit laudatio

Learn more: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14445b.htm

Best of Fort Worth (August 2020 update)

Best of Fort Worth

August 2020 Update

The following are the places the editor frequents:

Italian: Nonna Tata

Mexican: Benitos for family style; Mi Cocina for more upscale

Pizza: Picci Pacci

Almost Fine Dining: Lili's. Very good food, good atmosphere

Bread: St. Honore Bread (artisan sourdough) (st.honore.bread@outlook.com)

Donuts: Pauls, right off Magnolia. Good people, good donuts.

Burger: Five Guys Downtown or Fred's

Fajitas: Pappasitos

Coffee: Coffee Folk in Meadowbrook. Absolutely, the best in Fort Worth.

Ice Cream: Braum's, $1.50 for a single dip of pretty good ice cream; Melt (much more expensive but good)

Coolest re-developing area: near South side and Magnolia Blvd, south of downtown. 

Most Inspiring Church Architecture: St Mary's of the Assumption, Magnolia St.

Best Grocery Shopping: Central Market or Trader Joe's or Tom Thumb on 7th

Best Upscale Shopping: Shops at Clearfork

Best Walk on River: Clearfork

Best Chicken Tenders: CookShack on University

Best fast food fried chicken: Lisa's Chicken