42 Years of Fun Continues

Music, brews, and family fun shine at Grapevine’s beloved Main Street Fest

Grapevine is gearing up for one of North Texas’ most beloved annual traditions as Main Street Fest returns May 15-17, bringing three days of live music, craft brews, family-friendly entertainment, and high-flying excitement to the heart of Grapevine.

Now in its 42nd year, the festival continues to draw crowds from across the region with a dynamic mix of performances, food, and interactive experiences. Headlining this year’s entertainment lineup is Texas country star Jack Ingram, who will take the Main Stage Saturday night at 9:30 pm. Known for his energetic performances and chart-topping hits, Ingram brings a modern honky-tonk sound that’s sure to be a highlight of the weekend.

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Gather your friends and join the festival.

The music kicks off Friday evening with LimeLight, an 11-piece party band known for delivering high-energy sets that keep crowds on their feet.

With music happening continuously throughout the weekend, guests can discover a wide range of genres—from country and rock to DJ sets and acoustic duos, all included with general admission. Across three stages, festivalgoers will find a packed schedule of live performances:

Main Stage: Extended Play, Disco Queen, LimeLight; Brian Shuck & the Local Legends, King George, Jack Ingram; plus the Golden Jubilee Community Picnic, DJ Country, and David K’s Rockabilly Road Show.
Liberty Park Plaza Stage: Corey Breedlove, Jake Odin Duo; Jake Ryan Duo, Dusty Moats Duo; Avery Bell.
Town Square Gazebo Stage: Spencer Wood Band, Justin Mason; Zack King Duo, Zak Webb Band; Southern Chrome.

See Jack Ingram live. Photo courtesy of Grapevine CVB

Sunday offers a unique cultural celebration with the Golden Jubilee Community Picnic, honoring Grapevine Mayor William D. Tate’s 50 years of service. Beginning at noon on the Main Stage, the event will feature performances from Grapevine’s Sister Cities, including mariachi and bagpipe ensembles, along with a special didgeridoo performance by Cameron McCarthy.

Beyond the music, the festival’s popular Craft Brew Experience returns with more than 40 brews from across the United States. Held in Liberty Park Plaza beneath a canopy of live oak trees, the experience invites guests to sample a wide variety of craft beers, from bold IPAs to creative specialty flavors.

New this year are live keg tappings throughout the weekend, offering exclusive pours for attendees. Tasting options range from four-sample passes to a VIP lounge experience with additional exclusive selections.

Food lovers will find plenty to explore, with offerings that span global flavors and festival favorites. From Filipino barbecue and Cajun specialties to classic funnel cakes, the diverse menu ensures there’s something for every craving.

Adding to the excitement are breathtaking high-wire performances by Antigravity Art, staged above Main Street throughout the weekend. The daring act pays homage to a historic 1914 tightrope walk that once captivated Grapevine residents, bringing a sense of spectacle and nostalgia to the modern festival.

With affordable ticket options — $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and children — Main Street Fest remains accessible for families and visitors alike. Guests can also take advantage of free admission on Friday before 5 pm, making it easy to join in the celebration.

Whether you’re coming for the live music, the craft brews, or the unforgettable entertainment, Main Street Fest offers a vibrant weekend experience that captures the spirit of community and celebration.

For more information and to purchase your tickets, head here.

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Movie Review

The life of an actor is far from rosy in dramedy Misty Green

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Rosalind Eleazar in Misty Green.

For every well-known/successful actor in Hollywood, there are thousands of others whose lives are more tenuous as they struggle to find work. The new film Misty Green is about one such actor who, after a period in the limelight, now finds herself on the outskirts of the industry, just hoping to find her way back in.

Misty (Rosalind Eleazar) won an Emmy for a 2000s-era TV show that still gets her recognition, but not much work. Still living in the apartment of a recently-deceased man with whom she was having an affair, Misty spends her days sleeping in and her nights getting blitzed on alcohol and drugs. She seems to be heading nowhere fast until a few things coincide to break up her routine.

The man’s wife (Amy Landecker) shows up and tells her she has seven days to vacate the apartment; Misty’s brother, Jay (Daniel Kaluuya) — who is bipolar — arrives after being kicked out of his facility for non-payment; and Jordan (Chris Rock), a former colleague with whom she had a falling-out, reappears in her life, offering a possible chance to rehabilitate her image.

Written and directed by Rock (his first feature since 2014’s Top Five), the film is a funny and excruciating look at how the entertainment industry might actually work. Misty is her own worst enemy thanks to late nights fraternizing with unsavory characters like Zach (Adam Driver), who deals in drugs and women in equal measure, but her frustration proves warranted when her agent, Randy (Topher Grace), and casting directors like Rhonda (Tracie Thoms) hardly give her the time of day.

Misty tries her best to stay positive, but when jobs like singing in a bar are the best she can do, the mountain seems insurmountable. Rock does an effective job of demonstrating the elements that are within and without Misty’s control that affect her ability to regain her position in the industry. The chip on her shoulder is almost as big as the bias some have against her, and other negative circumstances don’t help matters much.

There are many small touches that Rock and his crew put in the film to give it an air of authenticity. Filming in Los Angeles (a rarity these days), Rock uses both subtle and overt shots of homeless people in the city, suggesting that the line between the haves and have-nots is a fine one, especially with Misty on the verge of not having a place to live. He also has cameos from a few of his funny friends, including a bit of meta-casting of Anthony Anderson (who has faded a bit after starring in Black-ish) in a bit part as a cop.

Eleazar, a British actor best known for appearing on the Apple TV show Slow Horses, is a magnetic presence as Misty. The character herself is somewhat cringey in her decision-making, and Eleazar sells every bit of her righteous indignation and self-defeating actions. The supporting cast is great across the board, including Rock, Driver, Kaluuya, Thoms, Grace, Anna Kendrick, and Rich Sommer.

Misty Green makes you rage against the Hollywood machine, laugh at the various ways different people deal with its maddening quirks, and hide behind your fingers as Misty chooses options that don’t help, either voluntarily or because her back is against the wall. It’s a powerhouse of acting that gives a unique angle on the inner workings of Hollywood, one that ironically might be competing for awards at year’s end.

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Misty Green is now playing in theaters.

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42 Years of Fun Continues

Music, brews, and family fun shine at Grapevine’s beloved Main Street Fest

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The life of an actor is far from rosy in dramedy Misty Green

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