You're in the Army now: Fab Four Day Weekend turned 18 this month and its first rite of adulthood, like many teens, is to join the Armed Forces (Entertainment). Yes, the 4-Star Generals of comedic entertainment are headlining a 14-day tour to nine different military installations in Kosovo, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Armed Forces Entertainment got wind of Four Day Weekend after it had performed for President Obama. He is just one of more than 550,000 people that have seen the troupe perform.               

Not your father's opera: First opera shots. Now this, and it's not a joke, even if it is at Four Day Weekend. Next Tuesday, the Fort Worth Opera is again venturing beyond the stage to offer a behind-the-scenes look at its new works program Frontiers. Three of the youngest composers ever selected for the annual showcase -- Zachary Redler, Charles Halka, and Jorge Sosa -- will discuss how young composers get their start and create their works. The event also will feature music from each of the composers. 

1 + 1 = 3: Fort Worth City Manager David Cooke, on the job a little more than seven months, is splitting the Housing and Economic Development department into three with a concentration on development, property management and neighborhoods. It is drawing positive reaction, especially the neighborhoods. "I rode with every city council member," Cooke said. "Drove through some neighborhoods that had a real impact on me. I asked if we are doing all we can for neighborhoods. We need to."  

Improved social status: Ever since she fled Mr. B and designing of this Chamber newsletter in 2010, Lauren Turner's career has skyrocketed. She was just promoted to digital project manager and social media specialist at Balcom Agency. 

Holt onto this forever: The Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau has honored recently-passed Holt Hickman -- who principally re-developed the Fort Worth Stockyards -- with a bronze sculpture of a man giving away a Shady Oak hat. It originally was cast for the Star-Telegram. Lyda Hill, Hickman's long-time co-developer, said, "Hats off, Holt. Thanks for bringing me along on the big adventure." Said CVB President and CEO Bob Jameson --"When I think of the people that reflect what this city is, Holt is at the top of the list."  

No more crying the blues: Fort Worth officially goes healthy beginning Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at Will Rogers Memorial Center with the city-wide launch of Blue Zones Project. You're invited. It's a privately-funded, five-year well-being plan that will try to implement environmental changes in six key areas -- worksites, schools, grocery stores, restaurants, individuals and community policy. "Blue Week" in Fort Worth began Monday with blue lights adorning many city office buildings, the Lancaster Street Avenue of Lights and Sundance Square.