Fort Worth Sister Cities

Travel Talks: What to Know Before You Go
2018-03-20 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Fort Worth Central Library, 500 W. 3rd Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Join us and the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation for a free Travel Talk in the Tandy Lecture Hall at the Central Library.

President/CEO Mae Ferguson will tell us the ins and outs of travel etiquette and tips for packing the perfect suitcase. Let this be motivation to plan your next trip! No one wants to look like a tourist so come learn how to fit in internationally.

Hors-d’oeuvres will be provided. Validated parking in Sundance garage at 3rd & Taylor.

Diplomatic Mission to Russia
2018-05-27 - 2018-06-08
Over the last two years relations between the US and Russia have deteriorated badly. Fort Worth Sister Cities feels the time is ripe for citizen diplomats from both countries to step in and help reduce this non-tenable situation. Many Americans and Russians genuinely yearn for good relations between our two nations. There are no problems between the peoples of Russia and the USA. We only need to overcome our distrust and fears, and build cultural understanding and respect of each other to guarantee friendly relations. Fort Worth Sister Cities International is traveling to Russia in 2018 for that very reason.

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The Craft of Preparing Neapolitan Pizza
2018-06-13 17:00 - 18:30 | MidiCi, 629 Stayton Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Join the Reggio Emilia committee at the new MidiCi restaurant on June 13 to experience the craft of preparing authentic Italian Neapolitan pizza — a favorite among pizza connoisseurs — with Certified Pizzaiolos and owners Joanna and Michael Crain. Our guest will be Ms. Aleesia Paolicchi, the President of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce of Texas. Fort Worth Sister Cities members and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend!

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International Leadership Academy Closing Ceremony
2018-07-25 18:30 - 20:00 | TCU BLUU Auditorium, 2901 Stadium Drive, Fort Worth, TX, 76129, United States
Enjoy presentations by students from Fort Worth and our sister cities of Bandung, Budapest, Mbabane, Nagaoka, Reggio Emilia, Toluca, and Trier. Celebrate these students’ commitment to citizen diplomacy and learn how they are building a culture of tolerance and understanding.

Explore Budapest & Prague
2018-08-22 - 2018-08-31
Join Councilwoman Ann Zadeh as she leads a delegation to Fort Worth’s 4th sister city of Budapest, Hungary, and then on to Prague, Czech Republic. Relax on a luxurious evening cruise on the Danube, step back in time as you step across the famous Szechenyi Chain Bridge, and experience the life and culture of these beautiful cities.

Some activities include:

Special meeting with the U.S. Embassy in Budapest
Official welcome and reception from Mayor Tarlos of Budapest
Home hosted dinners with Hungarian friends
Tours of Parliament, the Buda Castle, Heroes’ Square, and a picturesque evening cruise on the Danube
Historical walking tours in Prague of old town, Prague castle, and the historic Jewish quarter

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Protocol Training Workshop
2018-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Classic Wine Storage, 2915 Riverglen Dr., Fort Worth, TX, 76109, United States
Learn all about:

Why knowing international protocol is important
How using proper protocol can help improve and expand business relations
Everything you need to know before visiting a new country

Want to attend? Protocol training is open to those who belong to the Members Circle at Partner level and above. Not yet a member? Join today!
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Members Circle Art Reception
2018-11-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
On Nov. 1, Fort Worth Sister Cities International will be hosting a private art reception featuring Japanese artist Hiroko Tanaka. Hiroko-san is known for the “Friendship Paintings” which are featured in the Fort Worth Central Library. She will be exhibiting her latest collection at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center Nov. 2-25.

Want to attend? Members Circle events are only open to those who belong to the Members Circle of Giving at Ambassador level and above. Not yet a member? Join today!

Hiroko Tanaka Art Exhibition
2018-11-02 - 2018-11-25 | Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Hiroko Tanaka is from Yokohama-city, Kanagawa, Japan and will be featuring her latest works at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Tanaka is an executive committee member of the Ohgenkai Art League and a member of the Japanese Artist Association.
When she was a teenager, she was chosen to be a model for the Girl Scouts Friendship statue in Yokohama along with Nagaoka Chair and Fort Worthian Libby Watson. Half a century later, she has had a reunion with Libby and has visited Fort Worth, Texas twice. She created this new series of paintings titled “Five V” as an expression of how she was moved by the bond of friendship. Five main women are represented throughout the paintings, each with her own color and key word. Their characters and colors, their passage through the past, the present, and the future creates a tapestry of the humor, closeness, and elegance that is their friendship with one another.

Youth Fundraiser at Chipotle
2018-12-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Chipotle Mexican Grill, 6370 Camp Bowie Blvd. Suite 140, Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Join us at Chipotle Mexican Grill for a fundraiser to support Fort Worth Youth International. Just come in to the Chipotle at 6370 Camp Bowie Blvd. Suite 140 in Fort Worth on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Bring in the flyer below, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Fort Worth Sister Cities International.

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Gauchos & Wine
2018-12-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Classic Wine Storage, 2915 Riverglen Dr., Fort Worth, TX, 76109, United States
Join Fort Worth Sister Cities International as we discuss the possibility of exploring South America with special guest Dr. Steven Sloan, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Spanish and Hispanic Studies at Texas Christian University.

Learn more about the exploratory exchange planned for May 3-11, 2019. First stops are Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, and Montevideo, capital of Uruguay. Discover beaches, beef, gauchos, wine – and amazingly generous and hospitable people.

Wine rules in both Argentina and Uruguay and will be a delightful part of our evening, along with delicious appetizers with a Latin flair.

RSVP to danielle@fwsistercities.org by Dec. 7.

A Mariachi Christmas
2018-12-15 17:30 - 21:30 | Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St., Fort Worth, TX, 76164, United States
Get into the spirit of the holiday season this year with A Mariachi Christmas presented by Artes de la Rosa at the historic Rose Marine Theater as we celebrate this rich traditional Mexican music genre featuring performances by Espuelas de Plata Mariachi from North Side High School, Mariachi Rosas Divinas, Mariachi de Oro and special guest performers Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth.

The group will meet at El Rancho Grande for dinner, just down the street, at 1400 N. Main St at 5:30 p.m. and walk over to the theater for the show at 7:00 p.m. Artes de la Rosa has reserved 15 tickets for Fort Worth Sister Cities so make sure to buy your tickets as soon as possible.

RSVP to danielle@fwsistercities.org by Dec. 14.

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The Art of Chinese Calligraphy
2018-12-17 17:30 - 19:00 | UNT Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Join the Guiyang Committee on Dec. 17 in Luibel Hall at the UNT Health Science Center for a delightful demonstration of Chinese calligraphy from Ruby Wang, Professor of Chinese language and culture at Texas Christian University. Calligraphy is the artistic expression of human language in a tangible form and Professor Wang will lead the group in creating their own calligraphy pieces. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to danielle@fwsistercities.org by Dec. 14.

Nagaoka Committee Meeting
2019-01-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Classic Wine Storage, 2915 Riverglen Dr., Fort Worth, TX, 76109, United States

South America informational meeting
2019-01-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C., 777 Main Street, Suite 1800, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Join Fort Worth Sister Cities International as we explore South America! First stops are Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, and Montevideo, capital of Uruguay. Discover beaches, beef, gauchos, wine – and amazingly generous and hospitable people. You are invited to join us for a planning meeting on Jan. 9, 2019 at Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C. We will provide you an update on travel plans and itinerary, hear your suggestions, answer questions and continue planning. Please RSVP to Danielle at danielle@fwsistercities.org.

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Chinese New Year Celebration
2019-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Cannon Chinese Kitchen, 304 West Cannon St., Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Celebrate the Year of the Pig with the Guiyang Committee at Cannon Chinese Kitchen on Feb. 6. Cost includes dinner, a signature cocktail and gratuity. Space is limited. Buy your tickets today!
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Official Nîmes Signing
2019-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
The public is invited to the official signing ceremony of Fort Worth’s ninth sister city, Nîmes, France on Feb. 13 at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Betsy Price and Jean-Paul Fournier, Mayor of Nîmes, will sign the official documents to become sister cities. The signing will take place in the Modern’s auditorium and is free and open to the public. A celebratory reception will be held afterwards at the Cafe Modern requiring tickets in advance.
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Concert by Organist Martin Bambauer
2019-03-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Broadway Baptist Church, 305 W. Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
A special performance by Martin Bambauer, concert organist and Director of Music at the Basilica of Constantine in Trier, Germany, Fort Worth’s sister city since 1987, is planned for March 3 and is free and open to the public.

The concert is the result of a collaboration between Fort Worth Sister Cities International, The Fort Worth Chapter of American Guild of Organists and Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity for Women.

Help us raise funds for Mr. Bambauer’s honorarium by donating in memory of cherished Trier Committee member, Jean Frick. Jean began playing the violin at the age of 6 and this was a lifelong love of hers. Jean played with the Fort Worth Opera Orchestra, which later became the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. She was the music director for the Fort Worth ISD, traveling and teaching at multiple schools. She took great pride in later teaching orchestra at Southwest High School, winning many state awards and directing many musicals. In her retirement, Jean became active in the Symphony League of Fort Worth, serving as president and chair of the annual Oktoberfest. Jean was a very active citizen diplomat, traveling to seven sister cities and took a very active role during her tenure as a member of the Board of Directors for Fort Worth Sister Cities International.

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Indonesia Today
2019-03-25 17:30 - 19:30 | TCU Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center, 2820 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth, TX, 76129, United States
Hear the Honorable Nana Yuliana, Ph.D., Consul General of the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Houston, TX, speak about Indonesia Today. The Consul General will be joined by a panel of Indonesian experts who will discuss current events and politics. This cultural and educational panel will take place in the Murphy Conference Room.

The panel is the result of a collaboration between the Bandung, Indonesia Committee and the Texas Christian University International Studies Office.

Kazakhstan informational meeting
2019-04-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Classic Wine Storage, 2915 Riverglen Dr., Fort Worth, TX, 76109, United States
Want to learn more about the nation of Kazakhstan? Do you speak Russian? Join Fort Worth Sister Cities International for an informational meeting about an upcoming inbound exchange with a delegation from this country. Fort Worth Sister Cities has partnered with the Open World Leadership Center and will accept a delegation of seven young professionals from Kazakhstan June 14-22. The focus of their exchange is to learn about libraries and community centers and how public policy affects them. We need a task force to plan their professional visit and to assist in home hosting them. Please join us as we create this exciting global connection for Fort Worth and learn how you can get involved.
RSVP to beth@fwsistercities.org by March 29.
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Exploratory Mission to Argentina & Uruguay
2019-05-03 - 2019-05-12
Join Fort Worth Sister Cities International as we explore South America!

First stops are Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, and Montevideo, capital of Uruguay. Discover beaches, beef, gauchos, wine – and amazingly generous and hospitable people.

ITINERARY ACTIVITIES:

Eat at a famed “parilla,” a South American grill
Explore the colorful and vibrant Caminito street
Discover handmade artisan wares in the bustling San Telmo Market
Get lost in the Recoleta Cemetery and visit the tombs of its famous inhabitants
Explore the cobblestone town of Colonia del Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Step back in time into Montevideo’s Old City filled with street musicians and vendors
Sip Uruguayan tannats and albariños on a wine tasting excursion
Learn about the way of the South American cowboy at the Gaucho Museum

$1,000 deposit due Jan. 18. All costs are approximate.

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939)
2019-05-15 18:30 - 21:00 | TCU Sid Richardson Lecture Hall, 2955 South University Drive, Fort Worth, TX, 76109, United States
The Nîmes Committee and the TCU Office of International Services invite you to a free showing of William Dieterle’s 1939 film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. See how 2019 Paris differs immensely from 1939 Paris and commemorate the historic monument 80 years after Dieterle’s iconic film shocked the world.

Parking is located on West Bowie across the street from the building in the open lot.

A very special thank you to John Singleton and the Kinomonda Global Cinema Project for organizing!
MORE ABOUT THE FILM
80 years after Dieterle’s iconic film, cell phones, televisions and digital media ignited in an incendiary silence as one of the world’s most famous structures smoldered, burned, collapsed and smoldered again. Parisians, tourists, art students and virtually everyone familiar with the iconographic church watched in sadness and awe as something seemingly impossible happened—a monument to human history was reduced to ashes. Like the ancient libraries of Alexandria, something immeasurable and unattainable again was lost.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame takes us backward in time, to a moment in history when not only the Pope but anything affiliated with the church was infallible. Victor Hugo’s story is amazing in his ability to write in such a way that a story relevant at the turn of the 19th century would also be relevant 100 years earlier, or unfortunately, 100 years later.

The new Notre Dame will undoubtedly be shiny and beautiful. May the stories of the new Notre Dame resonate with beauty and hope.

Youth Leadership Summit
2019-07-17 - 2019-07-19 | Rice University
Every year, the Youth Leadership Summit is held in concurrence with the national Sister Cities International Annual Conference. This year’s summit and conference is being held in Houston, TX and we want a big representation from Fort Worth.
The Youth Leadership Summit engages students ages 14 – 18 through specialized simulations, site visits, speaker sessions, and peer interactions to empower them to think globally about critical issues.
By interacting with other peers from around the world, students at the summit become a new generation of volunteers who are instrumental in promoting peace, mutual respect, and understanding among communities locally and worldwide.
Contact beth@fwsistercities.org if you plan to represent Fort Worth Sister Cities International at the Youth Leadership Summit. Space is limited so register as soon as possible. Deadline to register is July 5.
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Official Signing in Nîmes, France
2019-09-25 - 2019-10-04
Fort Worth Sister Cities is heading to France to sign the reciprocal agreement solidifying the official partnership between Fort Worth and Nîmes. While there delegates will visit famous Roman sites such as the Pont du Gard aqueduct, the Nîmes Arena and the Maison Carrée (Square House). There are also planned side trips to Paris, Giverny, Normandy and Mont-Saint-Michel.

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Trier Committee Meeting
2019-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Greenwood’s German Restaurant, 3522 Blue Bonnet Circle, Fort Worth, TX, 76109, United States
You are invited to join us for dinner so we can collectively honor our dear friend and Trier sister city relationship “mother,” Hilde Horchler. Hilde was recently honored by the city of Trier with the special citizen’s award. It was presented by Lord Mayor Leibe and given to her by the city of Trier. Please join us to celebrate our dear friend and to celebrate German culture.

Make sure to RSVP to beth@fwsistercities.org before Oct. 18 so we can plan accordingly for table size.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos
2019-10-31 - 2019-11-04
TRIP IS CLOSED.
Travel with Fort Worth Sister Cities International and experience the traditional, modern and historical wonders of Mexico. This is a unique and exclusive trip where you will get to know Mexico as a local.

Travel as an ambassador of Fort Worth along with city leaders while fulfilling our goal to strengthen this relationship between the peoples of these two great cities. We’ll be greeted as guests when we arrive in Toluca, Fort Worth’s Sister City of 20+ years.

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Extraordinary Italian Taste
2019-11-18 - 2019-11-19 | Tarrant Area Food Bank, 2600 Cullen St., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Brand ambassadors from Italy’s top culinary institutions will be visiting Fort Worth to showcase authentic Italian products, offering master classes and tastings for culinary professionals and food enthusiasts.
SCHEDULE
Nov. 18, Professional Master Class, 9 am-12 pm
Do you work in the culinary industry? Are you interested in learning more about what makes Italian products extraordinary? Come learn best practices for working with authentic Italian ingredients. Seating is limited.

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Nov. 18, General Public Master Class, 1 pm-4 pm
Are you a food enthusiast? Do you love Italian food? Join us for a cooking class and tasting showcasing the top Italian products.

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Nov. 19, Buyer Breakfast, 8 am-10 am
Do you help connect restaurants and chefs with the products they need? Come learn more about the distinctive characteristics of traditional Italian products and hear about unique opportunities to add to your product lines.

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Nov. 19, Wine Tasting, 11pm-1pm
Are you involved in the selection of wines for a business, group, or company? Do you want to know more about Italian wines? Join us for a guided tasting geared for wine enthusiasts and professionals.

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Nov. 19, Reggio Children Food Workshop, 4pm-6pm
Are you interested in early childhood education as it relates to nutrition? Learn about Reggio Children’s ‘Pause’ program which supports children’s research and promotes people to pause and appreciate not only the taste of food but where food comes from, how it brings us together, and can connects us across cultures.

Note: this workshop will take place at Locavore, 715 Hawthorne Ave.

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Guiyang Committee meeting
2019-12-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Cannon Chinese Kitchen, 304 West Cannon St., Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Join us for a get acquainted dinner to talk about Fort Worth’s Chinese sister city, Guiyang. Whether you are familiar with the culture or not, or you just want to see what it’s all about, come for some great Chinese food and learn about this unique partnership. Food and drink are on your own. Please RSVP to beth@fwsistercities.org.

Bandung Committee meeting
2019-12-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Malai Kitchen, 5289 Monahans Ave., Fort Worth, TX, 76109, United States
Mark your calendars and plan to attend an important meeting of the Bandung Committee. We will be getting acquainted and reacquainted and making plans to engage our community with those in Bandung. We will also be talking about our upcoming trip to Indonesia in the spring of 2020. Food and drink are on your own. Please RSVP to beth@fwsistercities.org.

Nîmes Committee meeting
2019-12-16 17:30 - 19:00 | The home of Rachel Malone, 4231 El Campo Av., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Join us to celebrate all things France this holiday season. We will be planning the Mardi Gras celebration scheduled for Feb. 25.

Planning meeting to welcome Georgians
2020-01-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Classic Wine Storage, 2915 Riverglen Dr., Fort Worth, TX, 76109, United States
Want to learn more about the Republic of Georgia? Join Fort Worth Sister Cities International for a planning meeting about an upcoming inbound exchange with a delegation from this country. Fort Worth Sister Cities has partnered with the Open World Leadership Center and will accept a delegation of city planners from Georgia April 3-11. The delegates are interested in learning methodologies and practices that determine the significance of important cultural legacies and the design of appropriate conservation and management measures.

Please join us as we create this exciting global connection for Fort Worth and learn how you can get involved.

RSVP to danielle@fwsistercities.org by Jan. 6.

Learn more about the Open World Leadership Center>>
