Debbie & Neal Smatresk OLLI After Five Series   

• History of the Fort Worth Stock Show
  

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• The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is now entering its 129th year of unbroken history. Such a long-standing and venerated institution demands a tricky balance of heritage and tradition to honor the past, as well as seizing on innovation to adapt to the future. Join Lauren Lovelace Murray, the Executive Vice President of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, as she details the history of the show and why it matters to the local region, as well as her own personal history as a cowgirl and the path in her career that led her to being the first woman in her current role. 

   

• Fee: $0.00

• Instructor: Lauren Lovelace Murray

  Capacity Remaining: -47

• Dates: 4/14/2026 - 4/14/2026

  Times: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

• Sessions: 1

  Days: Tu

• Location: Robson Ranch Clubhouse

  Room: Ballroom

• Ranch Dressing: The Story of Western Wear
  

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• The history of western wear is filled with fascinating stories. Want to know how John B. Stetson came to create “The Boss of the Plains”? And there is Jack A. Weil who went from traveling the west to sell ladies garters and garments to creating the snap-button western shirt. Levi Strauss followed the gold rush to make sturdy pants for miners. From there came the iconic 501 jean, still in production today. We also have Texas’ own H.J. Justin, creator of the western boot. Come dressed in your own western wear and learn of its history.

   

• Fee: $0.00

• Instructor: Jean Greenlaw

  Capacity Remaining: -20

• Dates: 3/31/2026 - 3/31/2026

  Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

• Sessions: 1

  Days: Tu

• Location: Robson Ranch Clubhouse

  Room: Ballroom