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Film Jive with Jimmy Ray Sorrells.

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Art

Cynthia James. Plus Local gallery and museum listings.

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Theater

Granbury Theater Company, and Big City Revue.

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Activities

Creative Custom Concepts Hot Rods, Yarn Bombs on the Square!

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Life in Granbury

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Calendar of Events

We got it all! Want to know what’s happening today, check here....

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Glen Rose

Life in Glen Rose.

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Shopping

Texas Junkin on the Brazos local shopping event.

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Lodging

Granbury Gardens Plus a full listing of Hotel, Motel, Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins, and Camps.

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Lodging: Granbury Gardens

Local artist has big eye for color!

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Gourmet breakfasts served in the cozy dining room !

Music & Nightlife

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Music: Chip Scott

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Dining:

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Don’t miss out on some of the best Country music in the area.

Their meat is Texas bred and Texas fed Angus beef!

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Chip Scott Band Listing of live music venues.

Doc Possums BBQ, Plus a complete listing of dining opportunities.

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Cover: Father and Son team Gary and Tyler Poole and their hot rod

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Can you believe the estimated number of collector cars in the U.S. is roughly 5 million! And, 58% of those are owned by baby boomers ( those born from 1946 through 1964).

That includes me and Jay Leno. There are always carrelated events going on in the Hood/Somervell areas.

Granbury High School Auto Tech Club hosted a car show last month. Wranglers on Acton Highway will host a customer appreciation classic car show on June 7th. And, Granbury’s 4th of July celebration is kicked off with D&D Rockin’ Rods Classic car show on July 3rd at Mike Brown Hyundai. If you like dirt track racing,you can find lots of action at the 281 speedway in Stephenville that has races now through September. Of course, Texas Motor Speedway’s Indy race is June 6th ”under the lights”. Speaking of racing, my wife and I went to a luncheon at Joe T. Garcia’s in Fort Worth to honor Ryan Hunter-Reay, 2014 Indy 500 winner. Ryan spoke of his Texas roots and how he hoped to win the upcoming Firestone 600 race at Texas Motorspeedway. He said he really wanted to fire those pistols that the winner gets to do when they win. So, Eddie Gossage handed him a pistol and let him fire it! A

King Country Agape Fest the 25-28 at Granbury Reunion Grounds featuring Christian country music.

Fossil Rim’s events are: Father’s Day Sunset Safari Dinner and Tour on June 14 and,on June 28, a Murder Mystery Dinner and Tour.

Dinosaur Valley State Park has scheduled many events, including “Art in the Park” instruction for painting butterflies.Somervell County residents get in FREE all day June 28 for Tiger Play day.

Other Somervell County events are the Expo’s American Miniature Horse Show, and Dinosaur World has FREE Father’s with a paid child’s admission on June 21.

different kind of racing will be happening at the Granbury Skating Rink with the Junior Roller Derby Boot Camp.

For the more indoor folks, Driving Miss Daisy is at Granbury Opera House every Thursday- Sunday through the 15th, and “1776” The Musical runs the 26-29. Big City Music Revue’s “Only the Hits”, The Music that Made Us entertains audiences June

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7th and 21st at the Granbury Live Theater.

Music goers will enjoy Glen Rose’s Oakdale Park “Concert in the Park” series starting June 7 with the Undead Joe Trio from 8-10.

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy music under the stars. And Granbury’s “Sounds on the Square” summer concerts start June 21. Granbury presents the

With so many happenings and events, you are sure to find something fun to do to celebrate Father’s Day that he will like. As always, details for all these are found on the calendar in the center of the magazine.

Enjoy the month of June before it gets too hot, and then look forward to the big 4th of July celebrations in the area.

Joe Adams

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Okay, so we all know by now that Marvel’s X-Men franchise is a huge hit among movie-goers.

What we might not have expected, however, is that X-Men: Days of Future Past would have taken the holiday weekend’s top spot with an estimated $111 million dollar opening! That’s sure to put smiles on the faces of the star-studded franchise, and inevitably bring us more mutant, action-packed thrillers from the film series.

This super-hero film, based on the fictional X-Men characters appearing in Marvel Comics was directed by Bryan Singer. In the film, the X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants. I was lucky enough to work as a crew member of X-Men: First Class back in 2010, and I can attest to the ingenious talent, both on screen and off, that accounts for the huge success this franchise is seeing.

While X-Men was taking top honors this weekend, there were a few other films holding their own.

“Blended”, a romantic comedy once again starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore did quite well, nearing the 20 million mark.

After a bad blind date, a man and

woman find themselves stuck at the same resort for families, where their attraction grows as their respective kids benefit from the burgeoning relationship.

This film has been portrayed by the media and reviewers as two-fold. There is the dismayed stating it’s just another SandlerBarrymore rehash of everything else they’ve done together.

Others believe the film is quite humorous with a different and relevant storyline, and holds up very well on its own. (This movie-goer has yet to have a personal opinion until I see it first hand, though it’s hard not to enjoy the comedic pairing in previous work) I do, however, predict incredibly high DVD rentals.

I am now extremely pleased to announce that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have finally married! With any luck, we won’t have to hear about them on a daily, consistent basis.

(Until the divorce of the century takes place? Okay, okay. Shame on me! Bad writer!) We have been barraged and forced for months on end to endure speculation after speculation regarding the when, where, and how of the couple’s nuptials. Turns out Florence was the place, Memorial Day weekend was the time, and not-so-low-key was the how!

With a reported price tag of astronomical figures, the couple spared no expense in showing the world how a “classy” pair gets hitched. Among reported huge gasps from the audience, the bride, speculatively, wore white.

If Kim and Kanye aren’t your speed, there’s always the nowinfamous Solange Knowles and Jay-Z elevator fight to feed your appetite. Yet another scandalous event coming straight from the top of the hip-hop world of entertainment. Sources close to the superstar say the fight,

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which was supposed to have stayed unseen to the public, was over Jay-Z flirting with another woman prior to the event.

Solange, always the fervent supporter of older sis Beyonce, was reportedly furious when Jay-Z didn’t even deny it to her. Once the videotape was leaked to the public, Beyonce herself added fuel to the fire by posting random tweets about choices and people you surround yourself with, while never speaking directly about the encounter. In fact, none of the parties have yet to speak about the occurrence.

However, all three have now surfaced together, taking selfies and posing for photographs at various functions. As Beyonce has said, the family is making a very strong united front and that everyone is intact. What say you? An interesting piece of hot gossip and just gotta know all the details? … or a private family affair that should never have been leaked to the public?

“Perhaps both”, Jim Dunlap said. “People obviously want to know what the heated fight was about, now that it’s been made public. But people are also very respectful of Beyonce, knowing how close she is to her sister.” I’d have to agree with Jim here.

In a twist of things to come down the road, Johnny Depp is in talks with Lionsgate/Summit to star as famed magician Harry Houdini in The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America’s First Superhero. Dean Perisot is set to direct the film. The story recasts Houdini as not just a master escape artist but an investigator of the world of the occult. Based on Larry Sloman’s book of the same name. Depp is coming off of two disappointments with Transcendence and The Lone Ranger. However, he is set to revisit two blockbuster franchises with Pirates of the Carribean 5, and a sequence to Alice in Wonderland, both Disney films.

Lionsgate is eyeing a November 2014 start date which would push Pirates’ production to early 2015. Alice 2, which is known as Through The Looking Glass, will shoot next, after he finishes the Whitey Bulger crime drama Black Mass.

FUN FACT: Did you know that a 505 million- year- old fossil has been named after Johnny Depp, due to its resemblance to the character Edward Scissorhands.

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Art the attack on the twin towers.

Realizing that her life could have ended as easily as it did for so many people that day, she decided there and then that she would go back to pursuing her dream of creating art. Cynthia’s parents had moved to Granbury in the 1970’s and the artist loved the shops on the square, filled with pottery and handmade gifts, that she would browse through each time she visited. Almost immediately after returning from Australia, Cynthia contacted Jim Patterson at the Jeweler’s Workshop in Granbury and asked for a job. There she honed her skills in jewelry making for the next nine years and began a new career as an artist.

Cynthia James – Local Artist with an Eye for Color!

Granbury artist and businesswoman, Cynthia James, is living what she calls “a dream come true” at her shop, Artefactz, on Granbury’s historic downtown square. The talented contemporary sculptor and jewelry maker works primarily with glass, metals and clay to produce one-of-akind pieces that have tempted collectors throughout the United States and as far away as Japan, Australia and Europe for many years.

Born into a family with both talent and a love of the arts, Cynthia was encouraged from childhood to develop her skills. During her teens, the artist lived with her family in England where she often visited

museums and cathedrals and soaked in the beautiful plays of light and color on the angles and curves of sculptures housed within their walls.

After graduating from the University of Central Arkansas with a BA in Art Education, Cynthia began pursuing painting and pottery but also began a job with a newspaper which she held for twenty years. Although the stable job with the newspaper gave her security, creating art remained her true passion.

just as excited about this medium as I was twelve years ago,” says the talented artist. And, now that Cynthia has acquired a building behind her shop that she can convert into a studio, we can expect a lot more of her beautiful work in the future. “One of the aspects of being an artist and having a business in Granbury is that it gives the local people a place to bring their friends and show off the square. I’m so very happy to be included as an artist in this wonderful community and very thankful for all the people who have supported me throughout the years,” Cynthia is quick to add. Her ability to make a living with her passion became

These days, Cynthia works with dichroic (meaning, many color) glass, creating large, multi-media sculptures, smaller wall pieces and three-dimensional works.

Although she still loves making jewelry the larger sculptures really bring out the artist in her.

Dichroic fused glass coatings transmit wavelengths of light while reflecting others which creates an effect similar to the iridescence of a butterfly’s wing. This material has given Cynthia endless ideas and design possibilities, since her sculptures change color with different lighting or the time of day. “I am

A trip to Australia in 2001 provided a “light bulb” moment for Cynthia. It was September 11th and she was on a plane headed back to the States when she learned of

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Cynthia James’ museum quality art glass jewelry and sculpture can be seen…and bought…at her beautiful gallery, Artefactz, on the square in Granbury.

Galleries & MUSEUMS Artefactz 120 N. Houston Street (817) 573-9446 www.artefactz.com Brazos Prophetic Arts 313 Ables Street (817) 579-1775 Granbury Doll House Museum 421 East Bridge Street 817-894-5194

Open: Monday – Thursday

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U.S. Veterans Museum 601 Thorpe Springs Road (817) 578-3288 Wolf Crossing Art Gallery 1410 Fall Creek Hwy. (817) 326-0232

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Your Private Collection 106 North Houston (817) 579-7733 www.yourprivatecollection.com

Langdon Center Art Gallery 308 East Pearl Street (817) 279-1164 Oak Tree Gallery & Framing 2103 East Highway 377 (817) 573-6252

10a.m. to 5p.m.

10a.m. to 8p.m.

11a.m. to 5p.m.

Uptown Arts 401 Cleveland Rd. (682) 936-2581 www.uptownartsgranburytx.com

Lake Granbury Art Association 224 N Travis Street

(817) 579-7656

Artefactz 120 N. HoustonStreet Granbury, Texas 817-573-9446

(817) 573-5135 www.hctxhs.org/Museums/jail.htm

RAEB Inc 3101 Neri Road (817) 573-5616 The Old Jail Museum 208 N. Crockett Street

Glen Rose Barnard’s Mill Art Museum 307 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-7494 www.barnardsmill.com White Buffalo Gallery 200 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-1988 www.thewhitebuffalogallery.com

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reality through hard work, talent, and the courage to pursue her dreams!

Theater

Photo Credits: Teri Ewing

A COMEDY OF AN UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP: The beloved Pulitzer Prize winning play follows the charming adventures of a Southern matriarch and her chauffeur over a 25-year friendship, and reveals the power of the human heart to overcome prejudices and open up to new possibilities.

Starring Tonya Laree as Daisy Werthan Brian Lawson as Boolie Werthan Ronald Sam as Hoke Coleburn Directed by Kent Whites May 23 – June 15 Friday – Saturday 7:30 pm Saturday Matinee 3:30 pm Sunday Matinee 2:00 pm Tickets Are Available Online At www.granburytheatrecompany.org At The Box Office Or By Calling 817-579-0952 Group Discounts Always Available At The Granbury Opera House 133 East Pearl St. Granbury, TX. 76048 For further media information contact: Teri Ewing granburytheatrecompany@gmail.com or 817-579-0952 8 - My Hometowns Texas Cultural & Entertainment Magazine

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We want to take you back to The “Golden Age” of music on June 7th & 21st @ 3 p.m & 7 p.m!

If you love classic hits from the best decades of music, highlighting artists like, Elvis Presley, The Platters, Curtis Mayfield, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, The Righteous Brothers, Neil Diamond, Barbara Streisand, Etta James, Dusty Springfield, Linda Ronstadt, Ray Charles, & other great artists from these eras, than get ready to join us at the historic Granbury Live Theater & go down memory lane with Sean Mitchell & “Big City Music Revue”!!

The stage will be burning up with talent, the building will be cool and the refreshments will be ready for you, your family and your friends to enjoy a fabulous time!

The cast highlighted in these concerts are vocalists, Sean Mitchell, Alecia Echols, Brayton Mitchell & Zac Wilson, along with band members Mike Echols on Fiddle, Ron Jones on Sax, Nick Knirk on Lead Guitar, Joe Tom McDonald on Keyboards, Steve Slayton on Drums & Marshall Morris on Bass.

Come check out the show and experience one of our first concerts of the summer!

Tickets available online @ www.bigcitymusicrevue.com Or call our Box Office Voice Mail @ (855) 823-5550 Sean Mitchell & Big City Music Revue Scan QR Code to learn more www.bigcitymusicrevue.com

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towards Stephenville on 377 until you come to a blue building… that’s the home of Creative Custom Concepts. Tyler Pool’s remarkable talent for taking pieces of rusty metal and turning them into fancy hot rods has brought him customers from as far away as Australia. “It doesn’t seem like work at all,” says Tyler when asked about his obvious love for reconstructing seemingly mismatched, rusty looking car parts into beautiful custom street machines.

Tyler’s passion for hot rods began at an early age. His father, Gary Pool, is also a master at hot rod reconstruction and likes to tell the story of when he first discovered that Tyler might follow in his footsteps.

“Just as I finished building a hot rod for a customer, two year old Tyler crawled out from underneath the car with hammer in hand and began banging on the side of the vehicle,” says Gary.

Instead of getting upset, Gary took it as a sign that his son was interested in what he did and ever since they have worked together in the business. Although Tyler comes from a large family with three brothers, three stepbrothers and two sisters, he was the only one who shared his father’s passion.

These days, Gary doesn’t get his hands dirty as much but he continues to help Tyler when he needs to. Gary is helping his son with the newly opened automotive shop by teaching him the tools of the trade when it comes to starting a business. Most of the business Creative Custom Concepts generates is through the internet, although Tyler does have local customers also.

The Pools can put two halves of a vehicle together, build a new frame, put new floorboards in cars, replace all the rusty parts, and much more and do it all with a big smile. Their passion for hot rods is contagious.

Our cover photo for this month’s issue features Gary and Tyler Pool and their hot rod. If you would like to talk with Tyler Pool about building or restoring your hot rod give him a call at 682-228-0944. Visit them on facebook at: www.facebook.com/creative.custom.concepts3c

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GRANBURY HOTEL/MOTEL

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Open Every Day

Dinosaur World 254-898-1526 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Everyday 1058 Park Road 59, Glen Rose Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 254-897-2960 8:30 am – 5:29 pm Every Day 2155 County Road 2008,Glen Rose Every Monday Hood County Library Music and Motion 10:30-11 am Children 0-5 817-573-3569 Open Tuesday – Saturday US Veterans Museum of Granbury 601 N. Thorp Springs Road 10 am – 4 pm Mon-Sat 817-683-4513 www.usveteransmuseum.com

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Barking Rocks Winery--Granbury Tours – 1:00 -5:00 pm FREE 1919 Allen Ct. 817-579-0007

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th Granbury Gunslingers-Granbury On the Square 11 am & 1 pm

Granbury Opera House Driving Miss Daisy – 3:30 & 7:30 pm 817-579-0952

Open Every Saturday and Sunday Barnard’s Mill & Art Museum 307 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose 10-5 Saturday & 1-5 Sunday 254-897-7494 www.barnardsmill.org

Wranglers “Art in Motion”-Granbury Customer Appreciation Classic Car Show Lunch provided at noon 11am - 2pm 4041 Acton Hwy

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Oakdale Park – Glen Rose Concert in the Park-FREE Bring your lawn chairs 8-10 pm Undead Joe Trio

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Whipp Farm Productions Gun Show 9am-4pm 254-897-4509

Acton Nature Center -- Acton 1st Saturday Bird Walk-FREE 6430 Smokey Hill Ct. 7 – 9:30 am 817-326-6005

st Granbury Opera House Driving Miss Daisy – 2:00 pm 817-579-0952

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Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose 4-H Horse Camp 254-897-2809

Big City Music Revue--Granbury Granbury Live Theater “Only the Hits” The Music that Made Us 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550

Every Wednesday Hood County Library Stories and crafts 10:30 am Preschoolers 817-573-3569

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Gym Kat Sports Center -- Granbury Summer Camps Mon,Wed,Fri 9am -12pm 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd.

Last Mile Cemetery Tour Granbury City Cemetery 817-559-0849 10:45-11:45 pm Reservations Required

Open Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Creation Evidence Museum 10 am – 4 pm 254-897-3200 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose

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Bluff Dale Vineyards -- Bluff Dale Tried and True 4 - 7 pm

Open every Friday and Saturday Rock N Bowl – Granbury Lanes 10:00 pm – midnight 817-579-BOWL Open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday Granbury Founders & Legends Escorted Walking Tour Meet at Nutt House Hotel 1:30 - 4:00 pm 817-996-0974 Yeats-Duke 1858 Working Museum Demonstrations from 2 – 4 pm 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday & Saturday Open Sundays when Flag is flying 214 N Crockett St., Granbury 817-707-1012

rd Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Giraffes: Gentle Giants Homeschool 10 am - 4 pm 254-897-2960

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th Children’s Magic Festival-Granbury Sponsored by Kiwanis Club Fundraiser featuring C.J. Johnson Granbury High School Auditorium 7 – 9 pm 817-408-3717

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th Granbury Opera House Driving Miss Daisy 7:30 pm | 817-579-0952

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th Doc Possums – Granbury Moe and Joe Show -- 8 pm

Barking Rocks Winery--Granbury Gather for great wine and live music 1919 Allen Ct. 817-579-0007 Jackie Myers Band

Dollhouse Museum 10:00 – 4:00 pm Friday & Saturday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday 421 East Bridge St., Granbury

Gym Kat Sports Center-Granbury Friday Fun Night 7-10 pm $10/person; $1 concessions 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd

Hood County Jail Museum 1:00 pm – 4:00pm 817-573-5135 208 N Crockett St Granbury

Granbury Opera House Driving Miss Daisy – 7:30 pm 817-579-0952

Open Every Saturday Bridge Street History Center 319 E Bridge St., Granbury 1-4 pm 817-573-8810 Free

Last Mile Cemetery Tour Granbury City Cemetery 817-559-0849 10:45-11:45 pm Reservations Required

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Revolver Brewing Tour: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5650 Matlock Road 817-736-8034 Music: The Southern Renaissance Loco Coyote Grill – Glen Rose 3 Rivers Shine 6 pm Doc Possums – Granbury Double JR Band – 8 pm Creation Evidence Museum-Glen Rose 1st Saturday Lecture Series— “Damaging Artifacts” 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 254-897-3200 Wild Country – Granbury Trimmier – 8 pm Boozers – Granbury Pulse – 9 pm Dinosaur Valley State Park-Glen Rose National Trails Day-3 levels of hikes 8 am – 12 pm254-897-4588 Nature Walk 10-11 am

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Showcase of New Homes Hood County Assoc of Builders 10 am-4 pm Sat 12-4 pm Sun 817-573-4007

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th Dinosaur Valley State Park-Glen Rose Art in the Park – Lost in Landscapes Bring your own supplies 10 am – 12 pm 254-897-4588

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7-8 pm Sean Haynes Band

Granbury Opera House Driving Miss Daisy 2:00 pm | 817-579-0952

Boozers – Granbury Fundraiser for Keaton Lasley-12 pm Rambin Brothers Band, T-Bone, Roger Covey Spur of the Moment

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Doc Possums – Granbury Chip Scott & the Possum Holler Boys 8 pm

th Somervell County ExpoGlen Rose Expo Jackpot Barrel Race 3-7:30 pm | 254-897-4509

Granbury Opera House Driving Miss Daisy – 3:30 & 7:30 pm 817-579-0952

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th Granbury Opera House Driving Miss Daisy 7:30 pm | 817-579-0952

Revolver Brewing Tour: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5650 Matlock Road 817-736-8034 Music: Christa Russell

Hood County Friends of NRA Annual Banquet & Auction Granbury Resort Conference Center 5:30 pm Dinner 7:15 pm 817-578-1932 or 817-996-2757

Dinosaur Valley State Park-Glen Rose Nature Walk 10-11 am 254-897-4588

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Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose All Around Performance Horse Ranch Rodeo Finals Rodeo 7 pm 254-978-0399

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th Gym Kat Sports Center-Granbury Friday Fun Night 7-10 pm $10/person; $1 concessions 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd Granbury Opera House Driving Miss Daisy 7:30 pm | 817-579-0952

Super Second Saturday on the Square-Granbury 10 am – 5 pm 817-573-5299 Girls Night Out—Granbury Square 5 – 8 pm 817-573-5299 Fur Ball-First Annual Event Benefiting the Hood County Animal Adoption Trailer Granbury Live & Celebration Hall 6 – 10 pm 817-326-4277 Loco Coyote – Glen Rose Clay Shelburn 6 pm Greenwood Saloon – Bluff Dale Undead Joe Trio – 9 pm

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Discovery after Dark 7-10 pm 254-897-2960

Hollywood & Vine – Glen Rose Sand Dollar Rodeo 7:30 pm

D’Vine Wine on the square Music, Massage & Merlot 6:30 pm

Showcase of New Homes Hood County Assoc of Builders 10 am-4 pm Sat 12-4 pm Sun 817-573-4007

Somervell County Citizens Center-Glen Rose Country & Western Dance Michael Cote 7-9:30 pm

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th Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Glen Rose Photography Tour 4 – 8 pm Father’s Day Sunset Safari Dinner/Tour 6-9 pm 254-897-2960 Junior Roller Derby Boot camp Cowboy Capital Rollergirls Granbury Skating Rink 10:30 am--12:30 pm cowboycapitalrollergirls.com/junior-derby Oakdale Park – Glen Rose Concert in the Park-FREE Bring your lawn chairs

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th Somervell County ExpoGlen Rose Expo Jackpot Barrel Race 3 - 7:30 pm 254-897-4509

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th Somervell County Expo Glen Rose Expo Jackpot Team Roping 6 pm 254-897-4509

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Fort Griffin Fandangle—Albany Texas’ Oldest Outdoor Musical Tickets: 325-762-3838 www.fortgriffinfandangle.org

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th Gym Kat Sports Center Granbury Friday Fun Night 7-10 pm $10/person; $1 concessions 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd

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Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose American Miniature Horse Registry Show FREE for Spectators 308-624-0212

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st Big City Music Revue--Granbury Granbury Live Theater “Only the Hits” The Music that Made Us 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550

Dinosaur World – Glen Rose Father’s FREE with paid child’s admission 9 – 5 pm 254-898-1526 Dinosaur Valley State Park-Glen Rose Nature Walk 10-11 am Hike and a Movie 6:30-9:30 pm Movie at 8 pm 254-897-4588

Join 92.1 Hank FM and Crowman at Doc Possums BBQ and Burgers each Sunday from 2-5 starting June 15. Calling all singers and songwriters. Come jam with a well known artist, such as Phil Hamilton, Tommy Alverson, Randy Brown, and many more. The more you jam, the more chances you get to win a grand prize.

Each time you participate you are entered for the prize. 817-326-2277 Artists: 15- Tommy Alverson 22 - Michael Riley 29 - Jerrod Medulla

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th Ride your Motorcycle to Work day “Work to Ride – Ride to Work”

Doc Possums – Granbury Open Rhodes – 8 pm

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Sounds on the Square-Granbury Summer Music Concert- FREE 6:00 pm 817-573-5548 Paluxy River Bluegrass Jam Oakdale Park – Glen Rose 1-10 pm 817-776-2131 Bands at 6:30 FREE Boot Scootin’Country – Glen Rose Phil Wallace – 5:30 pm Girls’ Night Out – Glen Rose 5 – 9 pm Guys Welcome Too! Loco Coyote Grill – Glen Rose Undead Joe Trio – 6 pm

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Boozers – Granbury Brad Booker Band – 9 pm

Doc Possums – Granbury Live Music

Revolver Brewing Tour: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5650 Matlock Road 817-736-8034 Music:

Fossil Rim Wildlife CenterGlen Rose Photography Tour 4 – 8 pm Murder Mystery Dinner/Tour 5-9 pm 254-897-2960

Fort Griffin Fandangle—Albany Texas’ Oldest Outdoor Musical

Loco Coyote Grill – Glen Rose Joe Teichman – 6 pm

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th Somervell County Expo Glen Rose Expo Jackpot Barrel Race 3-7:30 pm 254-897-4509

Oakdale Park – Glen Rose Texas Lacy Game Dog Assoc Fun Day – FREE (all day) 254-897-2321

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Dinosaur Valley State Park Glen Rose Nature Walk 10-11 am Tiger Play Day 8am – 10 pm Somervell Cnty Residents-FREE Common Snakes of Texas 6:30-9 pm | 254-897-4588

King Country Agape Fest Granbury Reunion Grounds Christian Country Music 9 am-9 pm 817-240-5970

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th Granbury Opera House “1776 The Musical” 7:30 pm | 817-579-0952

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Fort Griffin Fandangle—Albany Texas’ Oldest Outdoor Musical Tickets: 325-762-3838 www.fortgriffinfandangle.org

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Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose NBBA Bull Buck-Out 903-848-4150

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Revolver Brewing Tour: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5650 Matlock Road 817-736-8034 Music: The Paychecks

Last Saturday Gallery Night The Galleries of Granbury Granbury Square – 6 pm – 9 pm Boozers – Granbury Piece of My Heart – 9 pm

Weatherford Texas Opry Theater Just a short drive down Highway 51!

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Upcoming Events

July 3rd D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Show Mike Brown Hyundai 7 – 11 pm Over 150 classic vehicles on display 4th - 6th Granbury’s4th of July Celebration 40 Years of Patriotic Tradition Hometown Parade (on the 4th), Ranch Rodeo, Kiwanis Firecracker 5K and Fabulous Fireworks on July 4th 7th - 11th Princess Camp—Granbury A magical week of fairy tales and fun!

10:30 am – 1:00 pm Ages 4-7 Dance Connection 1865 Acton Hwy 817-573-2011

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Shopping

- Texas Junkin’ on the Brazos

LOCAL SHOPPING EVENT HAS BIG TURNOUT!

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SHOPPING SHOPPING

exas Junkin’ on the Brazos was a huge, fun event put on by two ladies from Granbury, Rhonda Hawthorne and Jan Johnson. Highlights of the event were the Sheriff’s Posse Benefit Horse Show and 92.1 Hank FM’s Battle of the Bands on Saturday. There was every kind of item you could think of at this event from antiques, clothes, home décor, yard decorations, food, drink and around 100 vendors. There was something for everyone including a farmer’s market. You can like Texas Junkin’ on the Brazos on Facebook to be sure and make their next event.

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Lodging Granbury Gardens Bed and Breakfast 321 W. Doyle Granbury, Texas 817-573-9010 granburygardens.com

A Perfectly Peaceful Getaway

Mornings begin with delicious gourmet breakfasts served in the cozy dining room and featuring delicacies such as baked fruit French toast topped with nuts and caramel, eggs in a cloud, eggs benedict, homemade granola, muffins and an assortment of breads. “My husband stated, in no uncertain terms, that the breakfast served at Granbury Gardens was the best

he had ever eaten,” commented a satisfied patron of the Inn. After a sumptuous breakfast you might want to take a short walk and enjoy the shopping and historical architecture of Granbury’s vibrant downtown square.

Or, if you’re just too full from breakfast, you might decide to hop on the trolley that stops right outside the bed and breakfast for your trip to town!

Another special treat at the bed and breakfast is the lovely garden adjoining the house, studded with stately oak trees and filled with the sounds of songbirds and a cascading waterfall in a beautiful pond. Share a glass of wine next to their outdoor fireplace or in the hot tub while you gaze at the starry Texas sky and relax with that someone special.

Whatever brings you to Granbury, Stan and Kay invite you to enjoy warm hospitality, good food and a relaxing stay at Granbury Gardens Bed and Breakfast!

Granbury Gardens Bed and Breakfast 321 W. Doyle Granbury, Texas 817-573-9010 www.granburygardens.com

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“Let it be known to the world of Bed and Breakfast dwellers, that Granbury Gardens B & B, in our humble opinion, is the most enjoyable we have experienced,” noted a recent guest at Stan and Kay Wasielewski’s beautiful, historic establishment. Located on Doyle Street, just a few blocks from Granbury’s historic square, this charming 1911 Craftsman style home is on a quiet residential street providing for a restful overnight experience. All of the four beautifully appointed guestrooms are located on the ground floor and include private baths with whirlpool tubs, TV/DVD player, wireless DSL, ceiling fans and Egyptian cotton sheets. Everything a guest might need…from toiletries to fluffy robes… are provided by the gracious hosts.

quality to your stay that will make you feel as if you’re family.

The Wasielewski’s are proud to offer their personal attention and to accommodate special requests whether it’s a family reunion, private party, small wedding or just a romantic escape.

Voted Best Innkeepers 2010-2011 by Bed and Breakfast.com, the owners of Granbury Gardens bring a down home

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Lodging GRANBURY HOTEL/MOTEL Best Western 1517 N. Plaza Dr 817-573-4239

Classic Inn 1209 North Plaza Drive 817-573-8874 Comfort Suites 903 Harbor Lakes Dr. 817-579-5559 Days Inn 1201 N. Plaza Drive 817-573-2611 or 800-228-5150 Granbury Inn & Suites 1339 North Plaza Drive 817-573-2691 / 800-858-8607

800-474-1160 www.brierhouse.com Casa Farina (located above Farina’s Winery & Cafe) 202 North Houston St. 817-579-5600 casafarinagranbury@gmail.com www.casafarina.com Dinosaur Trail Cabins 2800 Glen Rose Hwy 817-573-3023 dinosaurtrail@sbcglobal.net www.dinosaurtrailcabins.com Granbury Gardens Bed & Breakfast 321 W. Doyle 817-573-9010 stay@granburygardensband.com www.granburygardens.com

Hilton Garden Inn 635 E. Pearl St (on the Lake) 817-579-3800 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1515 N. Plaza Dr 817-579-9977

LODGING LODGING

La Quinta Inn & Suites 880 Harbor Lakes Drive 817-573-2007 lq6040gm@laquinta.com Nutt House Hotel 119 East Bridge Street 817-279-1207 or 888-678-0813 nutthouse@granbury.com www.nutt-hotel.com

Heavenhill Guesthouse 620 E. Bridge St. 817-894-2036 www.heavenhill-guesthouse. jackrabbitreservations.com

Plantation Inn 1451 East Pearl Street 817-573-8846 / 800-422-2402 www.plantationinngranbury.com

Ida Belles Cottage 110 Lambert Street 214.796.5016 or 817.279.2889 www.idabellecottage.com

Quality Inn & Suites 800 Harbor Lakes Drive 817-573-4411 / 800-465-4329 www.hotelingranbury.com

Inn on Lake Granbury 205 West Doyle Street (on the Lake) 817-573-0046 / 877-573-0046 info@innonlakegranbury.com www.innonlakegranbury.com

GRANBURY BED AND BREAKFAST Angel on the Lake 606 E. Bridge St 817-573-0073 or 800-641-0073 Arbor House B & B 530 East Pearl Street Across from the City Beach 817-573-0073 / 800-641-0073 www.thearborhouse.net Arkens Bed & Breakfast 635 June Rose Court (on the Lake) 817-408-6061 www.arkensbedbreakfast.com Baker Street Harbour 511 South Baker Street (on the Lake) 817-579-8811 / 877-578-3684 www.bakerstharbour.com Brierhouse Bed & Breakfast 7711 Colony Road Tolar, TX 76476

Iron Horse Bed & Breakfast 616 Thorp Springs Road (817) 993-9847 www.ironhorsebb.com Lambert Street Guesthouse 215 South Lambert Street 817-579-1876 jcvb@hcnews.com www.bradbraune.com/lambertstreet Manor of Time 121 West Bluff Street 817-579-0212 www.manoroftime.com Nutt House Hotel 119 East Bridge Street 817-279-1207 or 888-678-0813 nutthouse@granbury.com www.nutt-hotel.com

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Lodging Texas Heritage Cabins 5801 Matlock Road 817-326-3639 www.granbury-log-cabins.com The Windmill Farm and Bed & BreaKfast 6625 Colony Road Tolar, TX 76476 | 817-279-2217 crickgauer@itexas.net www.thewindmillfarm.com

Granbury Cabins & Houses Patti’s Last Resort 6495 Smokey Hill Ct Acton, TX 76049 817-326-3287 www.pattislastresort.com

GRANBURY RV PARKS

Bennetts RV Park 3101 Old Granbury Rd 817-279-7500/800-281-1711 reserve@bennettsrvranch.com

www.brazoshouseretreat.com Comfort Inn & Suites 1615 NE Big Bend Trail 254-898-8900 www.comfortinn.com

CJ’s Country Cabins 3454 FM 56 South 254-898-9533 or 877-898-9533 www.cjscountrycabins.com

Glen Rose Inn & Suites Hwy 67 & FM 56 254-897-2940 or 866-393-8037 www.glenroseinnandsuites.com

Country Woods Inn 420 Grand Ave. 817-279-3002 www.countrywoodsinn.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 113 Paluxy Summit Blvd 254-898-9900 www.glenrosetexas.us

Hideaway Ranch Retreat 1022 Private Road 1250 Bluff Dale, TX 254-823-6606 or toll-free 1-866-609-HIDE www.thehideawaycabins.com

Inn on the River 205 SW Barnard Street 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101 www.innontheriver.com LaQuinta Inn & Suites 101 W. Bo Gibbs 254-898-0679 www.laquintainnglenrose.com Rough Creek Lodge 5165 County Road 2013 254-897-3700 or 888-670-1223 www.roughcreek.com

GLEN ROSE BED & BREAKFASTS

377 RV Park 4170 East Hwy 377 Phone: 817-579-1315 Countryside RV Park 2600 West Hwy 377 817-573-7539 Midway Pines RV Park & Storage 9322 Hwy 144 South 817-279-7925 midwaypines@sbcglobal.net www.midwaypines.com Thorp Spring RV Park 2700 Lipan Hwy #63 817-573-3043 GLEN ROSE HOTELS & MOTELS America’s Best Value Inn & Suites 1614 NE Big Bend Trail 254-897-2111 www.americasbestvalueinn.com Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites 1311 NE Big Bend Trail 254-897-4818 www.dinosaurvalleyinn.com

Ken’s Kabin 1258 Rugged Oaks CR 321 254-898-9016 or 254-396-1146 www.kenscabin.net Oakdale Park 1019 Northeast Barnard Street 254-897-2321 or toll-free 877-713-2340 www.oakdalepark.com Paluxy Riverbed Cabins 1319 FM 205 800-235-2004 www.paluxyriverbedcabins.com

www.bstreetrvpark.com Camp N Fish 2790 County Road 304 Rainbow, TX 254-898-1069 www.campnfish.net Cedar Ridge RV Park 4475 Hwy 67 254-897-3410 www.cedarridgervpark.com Chamber’s Place RV 1607 W. Hwy 67 254-396-1564 www.chambersrv.com Dinosaur Valley State Park Park Road 56 254-897-4588 or 512-389-8900 stateparks.com/ dinosaur_valley.html Flint Canyon RV Park 1321 FM 56 North 254-898-0700 - 817-933-0571 www.flintcanyonrvpark.com Jurassic RV Park 4621 Hwy 144 North Granbury, TX 76048 254-897-1223 www.jurassicrvpark.com

Bussey’s Something Special 202 Hereford Street 254-897-4843 or 877-426-2233 www.busseys.net

Popejoy Haus Cabins 1943 County Road 321 254-897-3521 www.popejoyhaus.com

Cedars on the Brazos 2920 County Road #413 254-898-1000 www.cedarsonthebrazos.com

Riverside Cottages 1140 County Road 315 254-485-5300 www.riversidecottages.net

Country Woods Inn 420 Grand Ave. 817-279-3002 www.countrywoodsinn.com

Rose Hill Ranch 4771 S. FM 56 254-396-6699 www.rosehillranchtx.com

Tres Rios Resort 2322 County Road 254-221-0018 www.tresriosrvpark.com

Inn on the River 205 SW Barnard Street 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101 www.innontheriver.com

Trickle Creek Cabins County Road 196 254-396-0000 www.tricklecreekcabins.com

CRESSON HOTEL

The Lodge at Fossil Rim 3022 County Road 2010 254-897-2960 www.fossilrim.org

GLEN ROSE TENT CAMPING

GLEN ROSE CABINS & HOUSES

Anderson Creek Cabins 1448 Moody Lane 214-868-4318 www.andersoncreekranch.com Barnard Street River House 804 NE Barnard Street 1-800-476-0175 www.barnardriverhouse.com Brazos House Retreat 3142 County Road Rainbow, TX 76077 682-200-7855

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Oakdale Park 1019 Northeast Barnard Street 254-897-2321 or 877-713-2340 www.oakdalepark.com 7th Heaven Ranch & RV Park 1516 County Road 313 Spur 254-898-1875

Best Western Cresson Inn 9120 E Highway 377, 877-574-2464 www.book.bestwestern.com

Camp N Fish 2790 County Road 304 Rainbow, TX 254-898-1069 www.campnfish.net

Dinosaur Valley State Park Park Road 56 254-897-4588 or 512-389-8900 stateparks.com/ dinosaur_valley.html Oakdale Park 1019 Northeast Barnard St. 254-897-2321 or 877-713-2340 www.oakdalepark.com

GLEN ROSE RV PARKS B Street RV Park 1900 SW Barnard Street 254-396-0562

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Pomegranate House 1002 W. Pearl St 817-279-7412 / 888-503-7659 www.pomhouse.com

Music/Nightlife chip scott - timing is everything!

Come out to Doc Possum’s BBQ and Burgers any Thursday and don’t miss out on some of the best Country music in the area, remember…timing is everything!

“Timing is everything in the music business,” says Granbury guitarist Chip Scott. You can see why he would think that when he tells the story of meeting Doug Fussell, who was the Who’s Who in Texas country music not all that long ago. Chip says he was playing at various clubs in the area and quite often would look out in the audience and see a man with big black rimmed glasses that he dubbed Mr. Magoo, due to his resemblance to the myopic cartoon character. One night, Mr. Magoo came up to him and said, “You’re going to the stockyards this weekend!”

Much to Chip’s surprise, Mr. Magoo was none other than Doug Fussell, the owner of Club Overtime in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Only accomplished musicians such as Matt Wayne, Martin Dale, and Cal Bennett played at Club Overtime.

Although Doug Fussell died just as Chip was beginning his climb in the business, Doug’s encouragement and support made an impact on Chip’s life and the path of his music career.

Chip’s parents moved to Granbury when he was five years old. That Christmas Chip’s brother received a guitar and, like a lot of us, gave up playing after a while. Chip took that opportunity to pick up the discarded gift and learn to play himself. His brother decided the fiddle was more his style and the two played music together

Now Chip plays every Thursday night at Doc Possum’s BBQ and Burgers where he holds jam sessions and artists from all over the area come to entertain. “You never know who’s going to show up,” says Chip.

Some of the regulars are Erica Perry, Logan Gray, Michael Padgett, Mike Stanley and Phil Hamilton. One night, Courtney Patton came by to enjoy some good Country music.

Chip’s band “The Free Roaming Chickens” composed of Chip, Terry Barrington, Tony Valadez, Tracy Neff and Doug Rose also play at Doc Possum’s on Thursdays.

Scott stopped playing in a band for a short time during his first marriage and then picked it up again after his divorce when he played with Texas Country Band and country greats like Pat Green and Ray Wylie Hubbard. After years in the music industry, Chip says he, “got fed up with the attitudes and decided to get a regular job.” He worked for twelve years and during those years he left the guitar on a shelf so to speak. In 2004 he married his wife, Sharon, and life went on. It wasn’t until 2009 that he told his wife that he was a guitar player…and that he wanted to get back in music and start a band! Chip says he doesn’t think Sharon realized what that meant but sweetly said “whatever you want to do honey, that will be fine.” In fact, when Chip put a band together in the space of about six weeks and began playing, Sharon’s comment was, “I didn’t know you could really play!”

throughout their school days. A weathered house on Chip’s parent’s property that they called “the old house” was used by musicians from the area as a place to jam. Chip got to play with accomplished musicians, such as the fiddle player for Ray Price, Dale Norris Jr., and honed his skills from an early age.

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LOCAL VENUES

The Dock 1003 White Cliff Road 817-573-9100

BLUFF DALE BLUFF DALE VINEYARDS 5222 County Road 148, 254-728-3540 bluffdalevineyards.com

REVOLVER BREWING 5650 Matlock Rd. | 817-736-8034 revolverbrewing.com

Greenwood Saloon 208 N Greenwood St. 254-728-3735 www.facebook.com/ greenwoodsaloon

GRANBURY BARKING ROCKS WINERY 1919 Allen Court 817-579-0007 Boozers 211 M & M Ranch Road 817-579-6094 |boozersbar.net Diamond D’s 3605 Contrary Creek Road 817-573-2100

GLEN ROSE Boot Scootin’ Country 2869 TX Hwy 144 254-897-2160 Hollywood & Vine 101 NE Vine Street 254-898-0250 hollywoodandvinerestaurant.com Loco Coyote Grill 1795 County Rd 1004 254-897-2324

TOLAR Grady’s Line Camp Restaurant & Live Music 4610 Shaw Rd | 254-835-4459 gradyslinecamp.com

MUSIC

Doc Possum’s 3132 Fall Creek Highway, Acton 817-326-2277

Saddle Bags BBQ 3636 W Hwy 3770 817-579-7200 Jam every Saturday

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cream floats, peach cobbler, and cheesecake with drizzle topping.

All items can be ordered to go.

Besides the food, Doc Possum’s is a great place to have fun and

enjoy Texas country music. Thursday nights, Chip Scott sings and plays the guitar and jams with other well-known Texas country artists in the area. In fact, you never know who might show up! On Friday and Saturday evenings, bands are booked from Dallas, Fort Worth, Stephenville and Granbury. Doc Possum’s is a family oriented, and family friendly business, and kids get the front row seats.

DINING DINING

DOC Possum’s may be the best BBQ and hamburger restaurant in the Granbury,Texas area.

Their meat is Texas bred and Texas fed Angus beef. Doc Possum’s has daily specials Tuesday thru Sunday. They have an Angus beef burger special all day long and it includes the burger, either regular fries or sweet potato fries and iced tea.

If barbecue is what you are hungry for, then you should try the hickory smoked meats, chopped beef, sliced beef, ribs, turkey, sausage, and ham. All meats are smoked to perfection, and can be ordered as either plates or sandwiches. A few menu item highlights that you will really enjoy are the brisket nachos, possum eggs, and possum tails. Side orders range from okra, chips, coleslaw, possum taters, chef salad and dinner salad. Don’t forget the desserts including banana pudding, ice

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Dining FIREHOUSE CAFE 1462 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-1160 FLAMES SEAFOOD GRILL AND BAR 1030 E Hwy 377, Suite 100 817-573-2998

DINING ON THE SQUARE THE ART OF CHOCOLATE SHOPPE 115 E. Pearl Street | 817-579-0075 TheArtofChocolateShoppe.com BABE’S CHICKEN HOUSE W. Pearl St. | 817-573-9777 CHRISTINA’S BISTRO 110 N. Houston St. | 817-579-1707

GOLDEN CHICK Hwy. 4 in Acton | 817-326-2007 IRBY’S BURGERS & CATFISH 804 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-9402 MONTANA RESTAURANT 1454 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-2500 PAM’S 204 S. Morgan | 817-326-8052

FARINA’S WINERY & CAFÉ 202 N Houston St. | 817-579-5300 THE FILLIN STATION 100 N Crockett St | 817-573-1554

KETZLER’S SCHNITZEL HAUS & BIERGARTEN 101 Pearl St | 817-658-6089

PAM’S TOO 5320 Acton Hwy | 817-326-4056 REDNECKS CHICKEN & BURGERS 3605 Contrary Ck, Rd. | 817-573-0555

LINDA’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN Pearl @ Crockett St. | 817-573-1952

RIB SHACK - patio dining 4021 Old Acton Hwy. 4 | 817-326-4752

NUTSHELL EATERY & BAKERY 137 E. Pearl St. | 817-279-8989

SPRING CREEK BARBEQUE 317 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-7336

PARADISE COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO 129 Pearl St. | 817-573-3853

STUMPYS LAKESIDE GRILL 2323 S. Morgan | 817-279-1000

PEARL ST. STATION –patio dining 129 Pearl St. | 817-579-7233

SWANNYS BBQ STEAKHOUSE 1470 E. Hwy. 377 & Business 377 817-573-4471 | patio dining

AMERICAN (off the square) GREAT AMERICAN GRILL Inside Hilton 635 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-3807

THE DOCK 1003 Whitecliff Rd. | 817-579-8200

GRUMPS BURGERS 3503 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-5000

WILLIE & DICKS 424 Fall Creek Hwy. | 817-326-6241

HOFFBRAU STEAKHOUSE 315 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-776-4982

COFFEE HOUSES COFFEE GRINDER (inside HEB Market) 3804 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-0977

CARI’S RESTAURANT 2113 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-980-1223 CHILI’S BAR & GRILL 1000 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-9402 COTTON PATCH 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-6461 DEAR OL’ GENE’S COUNTRY COOKING 4426 E Hwy 377 (Old Niesters location) DICKEY’S BARBEQUE PIT 3906-100 Hwy 377 E |817-5732897 DOC POSSUM’S BBQ & BURGERS 3132 Fall Creek Hwy | 817-3262277 www.facebook.com/docpossums EIGHTEEN NINETY GRILLE 115 E. Pearl St. | 817-533-3400 eighteenninety.com

PARADISE COFFEE CO. 129 W. Pearl St. | 817-573-3853 STARBUCKS W/DRIVE THRU 413 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-0640 ITALIAN DOMINO’S 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-1800 JOE’S PASTA & PIZZA 512 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-5637 LITTLE CAESARS 1421 S. Morgan | 817-573-1411 NIZZA PIZZA PASTA & SUBS 2200 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-7575 PAPA JOHN’S 726 E HWY 377 | 817-579-1220 PASTA FINA 1106 S. Morgan | 817-279-8669

DINING DINING

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226

Dining PIZZA HUT 1014 S Morgan St. | 817-573-3765

GREEN PICKLE - BURGERS 212 NE Barnard St. | 254-898-1611

MEXICAN AGAVE TAMALE COMPANY 106 N. Lambert | 817-579-7600

HAMMOND’S B-B-Q Hwy. 67 | 254-897-3008

DON MELQUIAS 5675 N. GATE RD.| 817-326-8344

HOLLYWOOD & VINE 101 NE Vine St. | 254-898-0250

EL CHICO 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-8833

INN ON THE RIVER Barnard St. Reservations Required 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101

GARCIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1840 Camp Crucis Ct. | 817 573-4920

LOCO COYOTE GRILL Steaks & Burgers West on Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2324

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226

Los Primos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 902 NE Big Bend Trl | 254-897-2377

LA FIESTA 1112 S. Morgan St. 817-579-1275 MI FAMILIA 1468 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-0382 MONTES BREAKFAST BURRITOS 2202 E Hwy 377 | 817-573-0250 PANCHITO’S 4506 Weatherford Hwy. |817-573-1923 PAPA CHULO’S 1300 S Morgan St | 817-573-3800 SABOR MEXICANO TAQUERIA & GRILL 515 W. Bridge St. | 817-573-6202 TACO CASA 3706 E. Hwy 377 | 817-573-3229 TACO D 206 S Morgan St. | 817-573-6318 ASIAN ASIAN GRILL 1311 N. Plaza Dr. | 817-573-4841

MR. JIM’S PIZZA Hwy. 67 - Delivery - 254-897-9999 PIE PEDDLERS - 254-897-9228 102 Walnut St. Fresh Baked Pies PIZZA HUT 507 SW Big Bend Trl |254-898-0066 RIVERHOUSE GRILL 210 SW Barnard St. | 254-898-8514 ROUGH CREEK LODGE Reservations CR2013 - 254-965-3700 or 800-8644705 SIMPLE SIMON’S PIZZA Hwy. 67 - Delivery - 254-898-0022 STORIEBOOK CAFE 502 NE Barnard St. | 254-897-2665 SUNSHINE DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2827

CHINA CAFE BUFFET 1491 S. Morgan St.| 817-579-7888

HAPPY HIPPO - GOURMET COFFEE 608 SW Big Bend Trail | 254-8980181 HappyHippoCoffee.com

MIYAKO 715 Autumn Ridge Dr. | 817-579-8668

TOLAR DINING

PANDA EXPRESS 1031 E. Hwy. 377 | 817 573-8988

GRADY’S LINE CAMP 4610 Shaw Rd. | 254-835-4459

GLEN ROSE DINING

BARNARD STREET BAKERY 1110 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-897-3324 THE BAYOU Cajun/Creole Seafood 539 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-898-0322 BIG CUP EATERY Mexican & American Hwy. 67 & 56 | 254-897-3841 CHACHI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Hwy. 67 | 254-897-7504

DINING

CHINA WOK 109 SW Barnard St | 254-897-2660

BLUFF DALE DINING

SILVER DOLLAR STEAKHOUSE CR 196 & CR 1014 | 254-459-0545 LET’S EAT 28602 Hwy 377 | 254-728-3635

DEBBIE’S RESTAURANT Hwy. 67 | 254-897-4399 DONNA’S DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-7522 FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CAFE 1789 CR 2009 |254-898-4263

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