Crafting Change

Bar culture has always reflected broader societal trends. The availability of non-alcoholic cocktails and beers is beginning to meet consumer demand as many Americans cut back on booze. Sobriety — oft associated with shunning bars and any form of a buzz — has taken on a more nuanced meaning as folks who quit “drinking” turn to Kava, cannabis, and other botanical alternatives.

To give local barflies and bar owners a space to learn, discuss, and (yes) debate the future of bar culture in light of these new drinking trends, Panther City Social is proud to be the media sponsor for Crafting Change: Zero-Proof Cocktails and the Future of Bar Culture. We have an amazing panel lined up for this Q&A session.

Our panelists include David Gibbs, owner of Kava Culture Kava Bar, Collin Zreet, Advanced Cicerone and frequent writer on NA beer trends, Beth Hutson, co-owner of Elevated Content and publicist for NA adult beverage brands, Tina Howard, owner of Leaves Book and Tea Shop, and Tyler and John Stevens, co-owners of The Cicada. 

The free public event, co-moderated by Ann Zadeh (exec dir. Community Design Fort Worth) and Edward Brown, co-founder of Panther City Social, will open with a Q&A session before we open the floor to questions from the audience. We look forward to seeing everyone at this free public event at Leaves Tea and Book Store on Monday, September 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.