(Adapted from columns Nov. 27, 1997, and Dec. 23, 2011.) For decades, the downtown Fort Worth skyline shimmered in amber and white Christmas lights, like a sky-high stack of jewel boxes.

PIP is a scenic outdoor venue on the Trinity River with the Downtown Fort Worth skyline as a backdrop. PIP has the only waterfront stage in Texas, a main stage for year-round events and two ...