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Granbury, Glen Rose, Acton, Hood and Somervell Counties FREE TAKE ONE Vol. 2 Issue 6| August 2014

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Loco Coyote

Texas Country Entertainment Every Saturday Night

Granbury Theater Company presents:

Is He Dead? by Mark Twain

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Movies

Film Jive with Jimmy Ray Sorrells.

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Art

Kelly Graham. Plus Local gallery and museum listings.

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Theater

Granbury Theater Company, and Big City Revue.

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Activities

Bluff Dale Vineyards, Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association® at Somervell County Expo Center.

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Life in Granbury

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

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Life in Glen Rose.

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Hood County

thru the lens

Movies:

Jimmy Sorrells Page 6

Theater: Is He Dead?

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Lodging:

Oakdale Park Page 22

Dining: Loco Coyote

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August will see a resurgence as four highlyanticipated films, in particular, open in theatres.

Richly intermingling elements of burlesque, farce, and social satire with a wry look at the world market in art.

One of the original “motor courts” that sprung up all over America following the introduction of the Model T automobile.

Calendar of Events Somervell County thru the lens

Shopping

Shop local, help grow our economy!

Lodging

Oakdale Park, plus a full listing of Hotel, Motel, Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins, and Camps.

Music & Nightlife Dining

Giovannie Yanez Band Listing of live music venues.

Loco Coyote, Plus a complete listing of dining opportunities.

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Cover: Shad Ramsey of Red Door Photography

Texas-sized plates full of delicious barbeque, steaks, burgers, poboys, even catfish and shrimp!

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have finally hit the 100 degree mark.

I’m so glad it didn’t happen until late July, considering the last several summers it occurred so early. So, now we are in “The Dog Days of Summer”. What exactly does that mean? I’ve often wondered, so I googled it.

The Romans associated the “dog days” hot weather with the star Sirius. They considered Sirius to be the “Dog Star” because it is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (Large Dog). Sirius is also the brightest star in the night sky. The ancients blamed Sirius for the heat because of its brightness. We know this isn’t true, but the saying

has carried down through the ages anyway.

These temperatures certainly do not affect music. There are so many venues during August from the last two Sundays of “Crowman’s Jam” at Doc Possums, to every Saturday night’s music at Loco Coyote out between Glen Rose and Bluff Dale.

Revolver Brewing continues their tours every Saturday at noon with live entertainment.

On the 2nd and 16th, Big City Music Revue’s production of Singer/Songwriters of the 70’s at Granbury Live Theater is sure to move you with lots of memorable music. Then on August 15, Tarleton’s Langdon Center puts on

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the Strings 4 All Seasons Concert. Please check our calendar for lots more music all over the area.

From August 30 through September 1, the Warriors for Christ Biker Bash 2014 takes place on the Granbury Square and at Hewlett Park. There will be great speakers and music as well as a bike show and of course, vendors. Relax at the Hood County Library on Tuesday nights at 6:30 pm for recent movies and popcorn for free.

backpacks under $100 are tax free during this weekend.

For a complete list of exempt items, go to www.

TexasTaxHoliday.org. This helps with the back to school purchases and that happens the last week of August for most school districts.

Whew, it can be a busy, warm August, but with lots of “cool” things to do, it will be so much FUN!

Joe Adams

Shopping can even be more fun August 8-10 because it is Texas’ Sales Tax Holiday. Most clothing items, shoes, school supplies, and

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Hood / Somervell / Parker Counties

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Action Films Rule in August!

Action movies are all the craze this mid-summer, and August promises to deliver some big ones. With July ending on a high (and lucrative) note with films like Hercules and Lucy, movie-goers are setting their sights on the hottest month of the year, while studios are hoping for the hottest ticket sales. The July 4th holiday weekend saw the weakest sales since the 1980’s, but quickly rebounded due to late month blockbusters. We were also graced with spring-like days in July that prompted more outdoor activities that could have also played a part in declining ticket sales. Whatever the reason, movies are once again supreme and August will see a resurgence as four highlyanticipated films , in particular, open in theatres.

Guardians of the Galaxy, directed

by James Gunn and starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and Glenn Close is set for release Friday, August 1st. The film features an unlikely cast of characters who must team up in order to defeat a cosmic force of epic proportions.

Based on the comic book published

by Marvel Comics., it was first written in 1969 by Arnold Drake and penciled by Gene Colan. In the comic books, the characters have crossed over into The Avengers universe, making them fit in easily with Marvel’s big screen plans to expand the superhero franchise.

Chris Pratt will play Peter Quill / Star-Lord, who is “the Guardians” leader, who is the offspring of a human mother and an alien

father. Zoe Saldana will play skilled assassin Gamora, the green-skinned humanoid who is the last of a species that was exterminated by a race known as the Badoon.

Get On Up, The James Brown Story, is also set for August 1st release date. A drama, starring Chadwick Boseman and directed by Tate Taylor, already has critical acclaim attached to the film and is drawing early accolades by film critics. Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of James Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Famed film producer Brian Grazer has been trying to make a film about Brown for more than a decade.

August will see a throwback reboot with the release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

The reboot story centers on the turtle crime fighters, which include Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael, as well as their master Splinter. It is rumored to involve the return of Shredder. Star Megan Fox will help appeal to a newer audience of the Turtles as well as nudge former fans back into the theatres.

The Expendables 3, opening Friday, August 15th will be a huge summer draw for action fans starring some of the genre’s most notable actors.

Continuing with the franchise, The Expendables 3 is about the Expendables needing to save the President of the United States. While on their mission, they clash with several younger, technology oriented action heroes.

In The Expendables 3, Barney (Sylvester Stallone), Christmas

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(Jason Statham), and the rest of the team comes face to face with Conrad Stonebanks (Mel Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone Barney was forced to kill … or so he thought. Stonebanks, who had eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables, but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and recruits newer, younger members of the team; pinning old-school style versus high-tech expertise in what is the Expendable’s most personal story yet.

August promises to also bring a few comedies, such as Let’s Be Cops, What If, and Behaving Badly. The Hundred-Foot Journey and The Giver will also be dramas worth watching this late summer. However, action films will rule the month and fill the seats in theatres nationwide.

Proudly serving all of Hood county, Show Biz 6 in Granbury is the perfect and convenient location to see your next film. Featuring all of the latest blockbusters and your favorite movies, Show Biz 6 sets the stage for your enjoyment of refreshments, candies, drinks, fresh popcorn, and always a large comfy chair in a cool, darkened theatre. See you at the movies!!

FUN FACT: Did you know that Sylvester Stallone has some huge Texas fans who paid close to $450 for a photo with their favorite actor? Would you pay money to have a picture made with a celebrity and if so, how much would you be willing to drop for it?

Jimmy Sorrells

ShowBiz 6 www.showbizcinemas.com

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Scan for the latest movie information:

Brazos DriveIn

www.thebrazos.com | 1800 W. Pearl Street

Hood County Library Movie Evening - Tuesdays 6:30 pm

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movies

Movies

Art

Kelly and Adriano Moraes

Kelly Graham - Sculpting a Hometown Texas Hero

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culptor Kelly Graham and his wife Donna have called Weatherford their home for over fifteen years. Graham’s studio is located on his 100 acre ranch and has enabled him to study the animal that he captures in his sculptures up close and personal.

Kelly’s life-size animal sculptures, some depicting the most famous horses in the cutting industry, are almost flawless representations of the living animal. Since many of his clients leave the horse being depicted in clay at his place for months he has the opportunity to capture their individual personalities. “Some owners know their horses characteristics as well as their own child, so as an artist, keeping the subject onsite is an important requirement to really get a good rendition,” says Graham.

Not only does the artist capture anything from coyotes to dogs and horses, he also sculpts famous individuals. When he was approached by Civic

Larry Hagman at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

Development and the Hagman Memorial Committee, spearheaded

by Larry Hagman’s close friend Sherry O. Watters, to capture one of Weatherford’s most famous hometown celebrities in bronze, Kelly was honored. “It’s always neat to do something like this when it’s honoring someone local. The fact that it is Larry Hagman makes it even that much more special,” said the artist.

The statue will be a life-size 6’1” and mounted on a small platform which will hold the dates of his birth and death, Hagman’s signature and his family motto, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy, Feel Good” displayed at the bottom.

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Larry’s signature pose, holding the lapels of his jacket and standing straight with his cowboy hat on, should remind most people of his pivotal role as television’s J.R. Ewing in the series Dallas. The finished sculpture will be installed at the Doss Heritage and Culture Center in Weatherford and be welcomed with an all-star gala to include many of his co-stars on the iconic TV program.

Although Kelly’s life-size sculptures of horses have been the big dominator in his success his trophies are in big demand on the cutting horse circuit and he sells his tabletop size bronzes in editions of 30.

“I’m always excited and curious about the next project around the corner,” says Graham, and we are excited as well to see the incredible work this talented artist will continue to produce in the future!

Kelly Graham Studio: 817-594-0127 www.kellygraham.org

Commission of legendary auctioneer "Col" Ike Hamilton and the great Poco Lena at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe, Louisiana.

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Galleries & MUSEUMS

Brazos Prophetic Arts 313 Ables Street (817) 579-1775 Granbury Doll House Museum 421 East Bridge Street 817-894-5194

Uptown Arts 401 Cleveland Rd. (682) 936-2581 www.uptownartsgranburytx.com U.S. Veterans Museum 601 Thorpe Springs Road (817) 578-3288

Lake Granbury Art Association 224 N Travis Street

(817) 579-7656

Wolf Crossing Art Gallery 1410 Fall Creek Hwy. (817) 326-0232

www.granburyart.org

Langdon Center Art Gallery 308 East Pearl Street (817) 279-1164

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

Oak Tree Gallery & Framing 2103 East Highway 377 (817) 573-6252 RAEB Inc 3101 Neri Road (817) 573-5616 The Old Jail Museum 208 N. Crockett Street

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

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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art

Artefactz 120 N. Houston Street (817) 573-9446 www.artefactz.com

Theater

Starring Jamie Long August 1st - 31st Fridays - Sundays Say the name Mark Twain to almost anyone and two of his most famous works come to mind: “Huckleberry Finn” and “Tom Sawyer” are still very popular and widely read.

Far fewer people know that in 1898, Twain wrote a play based on one of his short stories.

Twain was hopeful that Bram Stoker would stage it in his London theatre, but it never happened, and Twain just put the play away and forgot it. Fast forward to 2000, when Twain scholar Shelley Fisher found the archived play and Twain’s Foundation commissioned playwright David Ives to update it for modern audiences.

Twain’s version has three acts and 35 characters, Ives adaptation has two acts and far fewer characters. The play

opened on Broadway in 2007, ran for 105 performances and was well received.

For specific date, times or to purchase tickets online please visit www.granburytheatrecompany.org or 817-579-0952 to reach the box office directly.

Photos by: Shad Ramsey of Red Door Photography For further media information contact: Teri Ewing granburytheatrecompany@gmail.com

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August 2nd & August 16th You Don’t Want To Miss This Show!!

Legendary Artist Line Up With Special Guest, DeAwna Wood, Along With Sean Mitchell & Big City Music Revue.

Sean Mitchell Productions & Big City Music Revue Present: “Singer/Songwriters Of The 70’s” Come Enjoy The Best Music Of The 70’s!!

Featuring The Classic Sounds Of The Singer/Songwriters -

Remember the time when you heard music that truly “moved” you? Just a few notes in and you could have sworn that it was your all time favorite song....until the next one came on!

This concert will be stacked full of some of the funnest, most memorable music that the 70’s had to offer!

Song selections that are highlighted in this production, represent artists such as: Loggins & Messina, Natalie Cole, Van Morrison, B.J. Thomas, Dionne Warwick, Captain & Tennille, Tom Jones, The Carpenters, Charlie Daniels, Sonny & Cher, Barry Manilow, Joe Cocker, Linda Ronstadt, Neil Diamond, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Aretha Franklin, Glenn Campbell, James Taylor, The Commodores, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers & Ray Charles...along with some of the best instrumentals of the time period!

Join us, Saturday, August 2nd or Saturday, August 16th from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., as we celebrate these incredible singer/songwriters that brought us a ton of great music!

Wood, Alecia Echols, Brayton Mitchell & Zac Wilson.

The band members highlighted in this concert production are Mike Echols on Fiddle, Ron Jones on Sax, Kevin Afflack & Nick Knirk on Lead Guitar, Joe Tom McDonald on Keyboards, Patrick Bubert on Drums & Marshall Morris on Bass.

Come check out the show and journey back through time!

Grab your tickets quickly! These shows are already selling out fast! Just like all of the rest...

And don’t forget to visit the concession stands before you settle into your seat! We have a large variety of Coca-Cola products, bottled water, hot fresh-popped popcorn, hot chocolate chip cookies and a variety of candy for you to enjoy during the show!

Tell your friends & family and come see us! It’s gonna be a blast!

For any information that you might be needing, please call our “Box Office Voice Mail”...The number is, (855) 823-5550 or visit us on the web at: www.bigcitymusicrevue.com Leave us a message and we will call you back as soon as we can and get you lined out!

We’ll see you there!

Sean Mitchell & Big City Music Revue

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Activities

ACTIVITIES

Sit

out on the porch overlooking the beautiful vineyards and the Hill Country of Bluff Dale Texas. You will likely meet the delightful couple, David & Theresa Hayes, owners of the vineyard. They have many delightful wines and will be glad to help you with your selection. They also have wine tastings at a modest price. Their wines are very good and you will want to take several bottles home with you. They continue to win prestigious awards on their wines.

Another treat is about once a month they have a band and one of my favorites is the trio, (Jerry Allen, Alicia Alexander and Michael Alexander). They will take you on a musical journey you will not soon forget. We will inform you on the happenings at Bluff Dale Vineyard and their bands in our calendar of events and our Facebook page.

Check out their web site www.bluffdalevineyards.com/ or call 254-728-3540.

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Activities

Somervell County Expo Center This is a free event for the spectators at the Somervell County Expo Center.

Children and adults really enjoyed watching this fast pace competition.

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association® is the Fastest Growing Equestrian Sport in the Nation. Mounted contestants compete in this fast action timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank

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[ ammunition. The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association “C.M.S.A.” has a variety of levels of competition for everyone, ranging from novice levels to the seasoned professional.

second penalty for falling off your horse. Speed is important, however, accuracy is usually more important than speed. A typical pattern can be run in 15-35 seconds, so penalties can really hurt.

Mounted Shooters use .45 caliber single action revolvers like those used in the late 1800’s. Single action revolvers must be cocked each time before firing by drawing the hammer back.

There are 50+ possible patterns.

The patterns everyone will ride can be pre-determined or can be drawn out of a hat on the day of the competition. A competition may consist of 3 to 6 patterns a day. Each pattern consists of 10 balloons.

Next time they are in town it would be worth your while to go see this free admission advent. Children liked watching this sport.

The riders are scored on time and accuracy. There is a 5 second penalty for each missed balloon, a 5 second penalty for dropping a gun, a 10 second penalty for not running the course correctly and a 60

Weatherford Texas Opry Theater - Just a short drive down Highway 51. Check for new shows all month!

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ACTIVITIES

Activities

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HOOD County through the lens

Dear Ol Gene’s, Granbury Beach, Shopping, Doc Possum’s

GRANBURY HOTEL/MOTEL

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of EVENTS AUGUST

CALENDAR A place to have fun 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 Tuesday – Saturday US Veterans Museum of Granbury 601 N. Thorp Springs Road 10 am – 4 pm Mon-Sat 817-683-4513 www.usveteransmuseum.com Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Hood County Library Summer Reading Fizz Boom Read (Ages 0-5) Tues. 10:30 Spark A Reaction (Ages 6-9) Tues. 2:30 R U Curious: (Ages 10-12) Thurs. 10:30 Forensics Club (Ages 13-18) Wed. 2:00 Movie Wed at 4:00-see below for titles 817-573-3569 Tuesday & Thursday Oakdale Park Senior Swim 9:00-10:15 am $3.00 per person 254-897-2321 Thursday Hood County Senior Center-Granbury Country Western Dance7-10 pm 501 E Moore St 817-573-5533 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 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 817-7071012 Hood County Jail Museum 1:00 pm – 4:00pm 817-573-5135 208 N Crockett St Granbury Friday and Saturday Rock N Bowl – Granbury Lanes 10:00 pm – midnight 817-579-BOWL Granbury Ghosts & Legends Tours Granbury Square 7 & 9:15 pm 817-559-0849 Last Mile Cemetery Tour Granbury City Cemetery 817-559-0849 10:45-11:45 pm Bring a flashlight

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Thursday, Friday and Saturday Creation Evidence Museum 10 am – 4 pm 254-897-3200 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose Saturday Bridge Street History Center 319 E Bridge St., Granbury 1-4 pm 817-573-8810 Free Barking Rocks Winery--Granbury Tours – 1:00 -5:00 pm FREE 1919 Allen Ct. 817-579-0007 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 The Winery at Pemberton Cellars 3500 Lipan Hwy, Granbury 1 pm to sunsetSat; 1-6pm Sun 817-371-6426 Dollhouse Museum 10:00 – 4:00 pm Friday & Saturday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday 421 East Bridge St., Granbury Granbury Founders & Legends Escorted Walking Tour Meet at Nutt House Hotel 1:30-4:00 pm 817-996-0974

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Barking Rocks Winery--Granbury Gather for great wine and live music 1919 Allen Ct. 817-579-0007 Music: Blackland River Devils 8-11 pm Gym Kat Sports Center-Granbury Friday Fun Night 7-10 pm $10/person; $1 concessions 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd Granbury Opera House “Is He Dead?” – 7:30 pm 817-579-0952 Doc Possums – Granbury Ladies Night w/Erica Perry 8 pm Hood County Library—Granbury Adult Summer Reading Program starts “Literary Elements” program Win a Kindle and other prizes 817-573-3569

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Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Brother-N-Laws Team Roping 254-897-4509

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Langdon Center—Granbury 308 E Pearl St Nature’s Crown Jewels: Works by Charice Cooper Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm 817-279-1164

2nd Acton Nature Center -- Acton 1st Saturday Bird Walk-FREE 6430 Smokey Hill Ct. 6:30 – 9:30 am 817-326-6005 Dinosaur Valley State Park-Glen Rose Nature Walk 10 – 11 am Hike & a Movie 7-10 pm 254-897-4588 Creation Evidence Museum-Glen Rose 1st Saturday Lecture Series— “Radiometric Dating” 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 254-897-3200 Granbury Opera House “Is He Dead?” – 3:30 &7:30 pm 817-579-0952 Revolver Brewing Tour: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5650 Matlock Road 817-736-8034 Music: Rise & Shine Star Party – Granbury Hosted by Rio Brazos Texas Master Naturalists Acton Nature Center 8 – 11 pm Cloud Date Aug. 22 After Hours on the Square – Glen Rose Shopping, music, and fun 5 – 9 pm Granbury Gunslingers-Granbury On the Square 11 am & 1 pm Doc Possums – Granbury Rusty Burns & Big Wampum 8 – 12 pm Loco Coyote Grill--Glen Rose Zac Stokes 6 pm Big City Music Revue Granbury Live Theater “Singer/Songwriters of the 70’s” 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550 Greenwood Saloon – Bluff Dale Undead Joe Trio 9 pm Boozers – Granbury The El Caminos 8 pm www.myhometownstexas.com

HOOD & SOMERVELL COUNTY 3rd Doc Possums – Granbury Crowman’s Jam 2-5 pm Singer/Songwriter series Special Guest: Michael Padgett 817-326-2277

8th - 10th

Granbury Opera House “Is He Dead?” – 2:00 pm 817-579-0952

9th Revolver Brewing Tour: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5650 Matlock Road 817-736-8034 Music: Songbird Jones

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Theatre Camp-Granbury Icy Summer – 9 am – noon Granbury High School Grades 3 -8 - 817-694-1970

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Hood County Library-Granbury Beach Body workout program Mon, Wed, Fri at Noon PiYo(Hybrid pilates/yoga) Class Focus T25 Program Mon, Wed, Fri at 5:30 pm

5th Hood County Library-Granbury

Sales Tax Holiday-Texas Clothing, school supplies under $100 tax free www.TexasTaxHoliday.org

Dinosaur Valley State Park-Glen Rose Nature Walk 10 – 11 am World of Fossils/Walk with Dinosaur Hike 6-7 pm | 254-897-4588 Granbury Opera House “Is He Dead?” – 3:30 &7:30 pm 817-579-0952 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Photography Tour 4 – 8 pm 254-897-2960

Movie Night: Lone Survivor 6:30 pm

Doc Possums – Granbury James Hinkle – 8 pm

7th Doc Possums – Granbury Joe Honea & Chip Scott – 8 pm

Loco Coyote Grill--Glen Rose Weston Gentry 6 pm

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Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Ultimate Calf Roping Finals 8 am-5pm 806-349-3925

8th - Doc Possums – Granbury Ladies Night w/Tori Martin – 8 pm

Girls Night Out—Granbury Square 5 – 8 pm 817-573-5299 Oakdale Park – Glen Rose Concert in the Park-FREE Bring your lawn chairs 8-10 pm Undead Joe Trio 254-897-2321

Granbury Opera House “Is He Dead?” – 7:30 pm 817-579-0952

Boozers – Granbury Love & the Zealous 8 pm

Somervell County Citizens Center-Glen Rose Country & Western Dance 7-9:30 pm Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Discovery after Dark 7-10 pm 254-897-2960 D’Vine Wine on the square Music, Massage & Merlot 6:30 pm 8thAnnual Oilmen’s Golf Tournament Hidden Oaks Golf Course-Granbury Benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Music: Callahan Divide 12 pm

Granbury Langdon Center Concert Hall 308 E. Pearl Street 7:30 pm 817-279-1164

Farina’s Wine Bar & Cafe- Granbury Maurice Davis Band – 6 pm Doc Possums – Granbury Ladies Night w/Melissa Brooke – 8 pm Gym Kat Sports Center-Granbury Friday Fun Night 7-10 pm $10/person; $1 concessions 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd Granbury Opera House “Is He Dead?” – 7:30 pm 817-579-0952 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Pro Youth Rodeo Finals 254-918-0835

16th Paluxy River Bluegrass Jam Oakdale Park – Glen Rose 1-10 pm 254-897-2321 Bands at 6:30 FREE

Granbury Opera House “Is He Dead?” – 3:30 &7:30 pm 817-579-0952

10th Dinosaur Valley

State Park-Glen Rose Art in the Park – Lost in Landscapes Bring your own supplies 10 am – 12 pm 254-897-4588 Doc Possums – Granbury Crowman’s Jam 2-5 pm Singer/Songwriter series Special Guest: Courtney Patton 817-326-2277

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15th Strings 4 All Seasons Concert-

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

Boot Scootin’ Country – Glen Rose Jay Statham Band – 9:30 pm

Granbury Opera House “Is He Dead?” – 2:00 pm 817-579-0952

14th Doc Possums – Granbury Chip Scott w/Logan Gray – 8 pm

15th - 17th

Super Second Saturday on the SquareGranbury 10 am – 5 pm 817-573-5299

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

12th Hood County Library-Granbury Movie Night: Non-Stop 6:30 pm

Big City Music Revue Granbury Live Theater “Singer/Songwriters of the 70’s” 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550 Doc Possums – Granbury Terry B & The Moonshine Slingers – 8 pm Loco Coyote – Glen Rose Jimmy Jones 6 pm Sounds on the Square-Granbury Summer Music Concert- FREE Bring a lawn chair. Wine is presented by D’Vine Wine 7-9pm 817-573-5548 Revolver Brewing Tour: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5650 Matlock Road 817-736-8034 Music: HR & the Service Reps

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Somervell County through the lens Glen Rose After Hours, Cheerful Hearts

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CALENDAR Greenwood Saloon – Bluff Dale T Bone Stearns 8 pm

17th Granbury Opera House “Is He Dead?” – 2:00 pm 817-579-0952

19th Hood County Library-

Granbury Movie Night: The Grand Budapest Hotel 6:30 pm

21st Doc Possums – Granbury Chip Scott w/Randy Brown – 8 pm 22nd Somervell County Citizens Center-Glen Rose Country & Western Dance 7-9:30 pm

Sturdi Shed—Rainbow Grand Opening 4782 E Hwy 67 817-666-8731 Doc Possums – Granbury Ladies Night w/Heather Roberts – 8 pm Granbury Opera House “Is He Dead?” – 7:30 pm 817-579-0952 Gym Kat Sports Center-Granbury Friday Fun Night 7-10 pm $10/person; $1 concessions 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd

26th Hood County Library-

Granbury Movie Night: Divergent 6:30 pm

28th Doc Possum’s – Granbury Chip Scottw/Rocky Lott 8 pm

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Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Moonshine Run Barrel Race 254-897-4509

29th

Doc Possum’s – Granbury Michael Padgett 8 pm D’Vine Wine on the square Music, Massage & Merlot 6:30 pm

30th

Revolver Brewing Tour: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5650 Matlock Road 817-736-8034 Music: Green Light Pistol Dinosaur Valley State Park-Glen Rose Nature Walk 10 – 11 am 254-897-4588 Auctions Plus—Cresson Auction 817-396-4519 Doc Possum’s – Granbury Haywire 8:30 pm Loco Coyote Grill--Glen Rose Union Hill 6 pm

22nd - 23rd

Last Saturday Gallery Night The Galleries of Granbury Granbury Square – 6 pm – 9 pm

23rd Revolver Brewing Tour: 12:00

Boozers – Granbury Voodoo Monkey Dust 8 pm

Oakdale Park – Glen Rose Ceramic Show | 254-897-2321 pm - 3:00 pm 5650 Matlock Road 817-736-8034 Music: Zach Seth Band

Dinosaur Valley State Park-Glen Rose Nature Walk 10 – 11 am 254-897-4588 Granbury Opera House “Is He Dead?” –3:30 &7:30 pm 817-579-0952 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Photography Tour 4 – 8 pm 254-897-2960 Doc Possum’s – Granbury Taylor Hickey Band 8 pm Boozers – Granbury Waiting for One 8 pm Loco Coyote Grill--Glen Rose Preston Scott 6 pm

24th Granbury Opera House “Is He Dead?” – 2:00 pm 817-579-0952

Greenwood Saloon – Bluff Dale Cody Dell Akridge 8 pm

30th - Sept. 1st

Warriors for Christ Biker Bash 2014 Granbury Square & Hewlett Park Vendors, Bike Show, speakers and more Music: Sat – Revived 4 pm Sun -- Fog Dogz 12 pm Atomic Apostle Megalife 4:15 pm

Upcoming Events

September 5 – November 1 The Promise – Glen Rose www.thepromiseglenrose.com 8 pm 254-897-3926 September 10th Camp Fire Centennial Celebration Luncheon Fort Worth Convention Center 11:30 am 817-831-2111 27th Preserve Granbury’s 6th Annual Party on the Peak

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Shopping American Country Mall is located in Rainbow Texas which is east of Glen Rose Texas on Hwy 67.

This is a huge mall for only being a 5000 square foot building. It has 60 booths with arts, crafts, embroidery, ceramics and antiques and collectibles. There is a lot in this mall inside and outside.

You will walk down memory lane when you go thru this mall. Hard to find items can be found here. This is a lovely place with the friendly people that are willing to help you.

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Oakdale Park

Lodging

1019 NE Barnard St. Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2321 www.oakdalepark.com

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Oakdale Park – Providing Memorable Moments for 89 Years and Counting!

Open since 1925, Oakdale Park in Glen Rose is one of the original “motor courts” that sprung up all over America following the introduction of the Model T automobile. By 1930 the number of registered automobiles in the US had jumped from the 8,000 recorded in 1900 to an astounding 23 million! The lure of the open road had possessed us all and the demand grew for clean, safe places to stop over for the night. Entrepreneurial minded families and business owners quickly caught on to the trend and began establishing camps offering rustic, box-like cabins that afforded privacy and protection from the outdoors for the weary traveler. Most of these road side motor courts closed or were converted in the 1940’s from individual cabins to the more modern and economical to build motels. Today, Oakdale Park is one of only four motor courts that remain in existence in the United States.

Operated by the City of Glen Rose, Oakdale Park continues to offer overnight accommodations along with facilities for meetings, banquets, weddings and family reunions. “The pool, built in 1925 (and recently updated) is enormous, even by today’s standards. With its size and the abundant shade around it, the pool at

Oakdale Park is one of the best places to swim in Glen Rose,” commented a recent visitor. The park contains 25 original cabins, 23 of which have been completely renovated with modern conveniences. “We tried to leave the outside of the cabins looking as original as when they were built but they are updated on the inside and furnished very nicely,” said the park manager, Kelly Harris. Most of the cabins are rented out a year in advance during the busy seasons but off season rental is sometimes available on short notice.

Oakdale Park also hosts a variety of events throughout the year including a bluegrass and a dulcimer festival as well as a woodcarver’s show and classes held each November. The Holidays will find the Park ablaze with lights and decorations; even the campers taking advantage of the RV hookups decorate their vehicles and spaces in the spirit of the season! On Fridays and Saturdays, the third weekend of every month, the park hosts its Bluegrass Jam Weekend with an open mic night on Friday. That event has attracted a number of well- known musicians including Randy Elmore, who played with George Strait and Roy Thacker, known as the Fingerless Fiddler!

Kelly and her staff compile a current calendar of events to keep guests apprised of all the activities going on in

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the community. They even host scavenger hunts that take participants all around the historic Glen Rose square hunting for clues. Winners get T-shirts and a variety of fun items from the local merchants.

Since most of the events held at the park are open to the public Kelly tries to give Somervell and Glen Rose residents a place to have summertime fun without going out of town.

Local businesses have the opportunity to advertise to patrons of the park by decorating a cabin throughout the year. Contests are held and prizes given for the best decorated cabin.

If all the fun activities at Oakdale Park aren’t enough to entice you to visit, consider the location. Big Rocks on the Paluxy River is across the street and a few blocks down is the Glen Rose square; just a short stroll or bike ride on the trails that run alongside the river.

In May of 2015 Oakdale Park celebrates its 90th birthday! Kelly hopes to have the new entrance sign to the park finished in time for the big event. In the future they plan to renovate the pavilions and remodel the two remaining cabins. Until then, the folks at Oakdale Park invite you to come out and see all the improvements already made to this iconic piece of American history.

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Lodging Arkens Bed & Breakfast 635 June Rose Court (on the Lake) 817-408-6061 www.arkensbedbreakfast.com

Classic Inn 1209 North Plaza Drive 817-573-8874

Baker Street Harbour 511 South Baker Street (on the Lake) 817-579-8811 / 877-578-3684 www.bakerstharbour.com

Best Western 1517 N. Plaza Dr 817-573-4239

Brierhouse Bed & Breakfast 7711 Colony Road Tolar, TX 76476 800-474-1160 www.brierhouse.com

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 Hilton Garden Inn 635 E. Pearl St (on the Lake) 817-579-3800 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1515 N. Plaza Dr 817-579-9977 La Quinta Inn & Suites 880 Harbor Lakes Drive 817-573-2007 lq6040gm@laquinta.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 Heavenhill Guesthouse 620 E. Bridge St. 817-894-2036 www.heavenhill-guesthouse. jackrabbitreservations.com Ida Belles Cottage 110 Lambert Street 214.796.5016 or 817.279.2889 www.idabellecottage.com

Nutt House Hotel 119 East Bridge Street 817-279-1207 or 888-678-0813 nutthouse@granbury.com www.nutt-hotel.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

Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites 1311 NE Big Bend Trail 254-897-4818 www.dinosaurvalleyinn.com

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

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

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Comfort Inn & Suites 1615 NE Big Bend Trail 254-898-8900 www.comfortinn.com Glen Rose Inn & Suites Hwy 67 & FM 56 254-897-2940 or 866-393-8037 www.glenroseinnandsuites.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 113 Paluxy Summit Blvd 254-898-9900 www.glenrosetexas.us

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

Plantation Inn 1451 East Pearl Street 817-573-8846 / 800-422-2402 www.plantationinngranbury.com Quality Inn & Suites 800 Harbor Lakes Drive 817-573-4411 / 800-465-4329 www.hotelingranbury.com

GLEN ROSE HOTELS & MOTELS America’s Best Value Inn & Suites 1614 NE Big Bend Trail 254-897-2111 www.americasbestvalueinn.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

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

Rough Creek Lodge 5165 County Road 2013 254-897-3700 or 888-670-1223 www.roughcreek.com

377 RV Park 4170 East Hwy 377 Phone: 817-579-1315

GLEN ROSE BED & BREAKFASTS

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

Bussey’s Something Special 202 Hereford Street 254-897-4843 or 877-426-2233 www.busseys.net Cedars on the Brazos 2920 County Road #413 254-898-1000 www.cedarsonthebrazos.com Country Woods Inn 420 Grand Ave. 817-279-3002 www.countrywoodsinn.com Inn on the River 205 SW Barnard Street 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101 www.innontheriver.com

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GRANBURY HOTEL/MOTEL

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

GLEN ROSE CABINS & HOUSES

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

Anderson Creek Cabins 1448 Moody Lane 214-868-4318 www.andersoncreekranch.com

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

Barnard Street River House 804 NE Barnard Street 1-800-476-0175 www.barnardriverhouse.com

GLEN ROSE TENT CAMPING

Brazos House Retreat 3142 County Road Rainbow, TX 76077 682-200-7855 www.brazoshouseretreat.com CJ’s Country Cabins 3454 FM 56 South 254-898-9533 or 877-898-9533 www.cjscountrycabins.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

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

CRESSON HOTEL

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

Jurassic RV Park 4621 Hwy 144 North Granbury, TX 76048 254-897-1223 www.jurassicrvpark.com 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

Country Woods Inn 420 Grand Ave. 817-279-3002 www.countrywoodsinn.com Hideaway Ranch Retreat 1022 Private Road 1250 Bluff Dale, TX 254-823-6606 or toll-free 1-866-609-HIDE www.thehideawaycabins.com

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

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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 www.bstreetrvpark.com

Paluxy Riverbed Cabins 1319 FM 205 800-235-2004 www.paluxyriverbedcabins.com

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

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

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

Riverside Cottages 1140 County Road 315 254-485-5300

Flint Canyon RV Park 1321 FM 56 North 254-898-0700 - 817-933-0571 www.flintcanyonrvpark.com

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Music/Nightlife

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ipan country music guitarist and singer, Giovannie Yanez, with his band Giovannie & The Good Lucks, is about to release a new five song CD by the end of this year but his journey to get where he is today started at his grandmother’s house.

Confidence is a hard thing to acquire for most people and Giovannie was no exception.

Although he practiced playing he was discouraged because he felt he couldn’t do any “fancy stuff” with the guitar that he heard professional musicians doing.

Singing might be better, he thought, because it seemed easier…but singing without accompaniment… not so great. Giovannie continued to practice both guitar and singing but could never shake the feeling

that he just wasn’t that good. One day he agreed to play and sing for his grandmother and her enthusiastic response gave him the confidence to continue working at his craft. Soon, he was taking the guitar to school and playing during lunch for his fellow students. The crowds began to get bigger and bigger each time he performed and he finally gained the confidence he needed to take his music out into the world.

Giovannie began playing at local

venues in Lipan, Stephenville, Mineral Wells and Granbury. It was in Stephenville, at Bostocks Billiards &Bar where the artist got his second boost of confidence. A man named Mike Stanley listened to Giovannie play at the open mic night and sought him out afterward to pay him a compliment. “I thought you were just one of the regular guys that come out here to play,” said Mike, “but you are very unique and very talented.” That comment propelled Giovannie forward and he began playing in earnest. From Fuzzy’s Tacos in Mineral Wells to every small club he could find in the surrounding

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areas; Giovannie began shaking hands with people who came out to hear him play and before you know it…he had built a fan base.

Today, Giovannie and his band The Good Lucks, which consists of Charlie Little on lead guitar, Jacob Conway on drums and Ruben Najera on bass, play what one listener described as, “Country music with a little rock ‘n roll and a Giovannie bluesy tone. If you close your eyes and listen to the twenty one year old Giovannie sing you would think he is a much older, seasoned, musical veteran.”

Giovannie Yanez shows up at DocPossum’s many Thursday nights and at Chip Scott’s Open Mic Night if you are in the mood for some great country music. Or, you can check out Giovannie &The Good Lucks on Face Book for a schedule of their upcoming performances and keep your eyes open for their new CD coming out soon. Oh, and T-shirts will be arriving in the next few weeks… how’s that for a confidence booster?

Music/Nightlife check our caLendar for a full listing of live music: pages 14 - 15

LOCAL VENUES BLUFF DALE BLUFF DALE VINEYARDS 5222 County Road 148, 254-728-3540 bluffdalevineyards.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 Doc Possum’s 3132 Fall Creek Highway, Acton 817-326-2277

The Dock 1003 White Cliff Road 817-573-9100 REVOLVER BREWING 5650 Matlock Rd. | 817-736-8034 revolverbrewing.com Saddle Bags BBQ 3636 W Hwy 3770 817-579-7200 Jam every Saturday

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

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Dining Loco Coyote is Loyd McClanahan’s third career move.

Growing up in west Texas, the son of a race horse trainer, he too trained race horses prior to becoming a golf pro for twenty years. Becki McClanahan grew up in the DFW area and went to college at Texas A&M University. She met her husband at the race track where she worked.

They will celebrate 21 years of marriage this August.

Loco Coyote Grill A Hidden Gem By: Janie Harris Loco Coyote Grill – Load up, get out of town, and head to Loco Coyote Grill.

This Luckenbach style bar and grill is out in the country ten miles or so from the nearest town but owners Loyd and Becki McClanahan go the extra mile to make the trip worth your while. “How crazy is it

that there’s this hole in the wall little grill down a dirt road off a small highway that’s basically EPIC!” said a recent customer who made the pilgrimage all the way from Nacogdoches.

Come hungry and be prepared for what one diner dubbed “comaportions”. The delicious appetizers include cheese fries, brisket nachos and their most popular item, onion rings.

Then, dig in to a Texas sized plate full of delicious barbeque,

steaks, burgers, poboys, catfish or shrimp. “The brisket is a thing of B.E.A.U.T.Y. The fights for the crusty parts almost led to armed combat among my boys,” a Virginia visitor remarked.

Even before the McClanahan’s recent purchase of the restaurant and its adjoining acreage, they were loyal customers of Loco Coyote; often riding their motorcycles out from the DFW area to eat at the popular grill.

Like the McClanahans, their customers come from all over.

Texas Swing Hall of Famer, Mr. Derwood Strube and his caretaker, Jennifer, make the drive two or three times a week from Proctor Texas. A framed news article about Mr. Strube hangs on the wall next to the table where they sit every time they visit and they never deviate from their favorite menu items.

The customer coming from the farthest distance, that they’re aware of, heard about Loco

Residents of the Glen Rose area call Thursday nights “Loco Locals Thursday.” Cindy Glover has been coming out on Thursdays for the last ten years…she even held her wedding rehearsal dinner at the restaurant. “It’s just been amazing since Loyd and Becki bought it. We have even become great friends.”

Cindy will most certainly be around at the end of August when her favorite band, Union Hill, will be performing on the stage at Loco Coyote. Every Saturday night from 6 to 9p.m. you can hear some of the best in Texas country entertainment.

“We try to always support local talent,” says Becki, “but we once had a blues band out of Chicago. One of our performers is even on his way to becoming a contestant on The Voice.”

Although Becki won’t reveal this local talents name she did mention that another regular performer, Jesse Jennings, just cut an album and his first single has just hit the radio.

The stage at Loco Coyote is set up outdoors with lots of seating and plenty of shade during the day and cooling misters rimming the patios on warm summer nights. Inside, the floors are covered with sawdust and

festive lights hang overhead.

Seating is at picnic tables and the atmosphere is casual and eclectic.

Randy Freeman, the bartender at Loco Coyote, serves up Texas beers and whiskeys, six varieties of wine and his signature Bloody Mary, which he garnishes with bacon!

Great food, good drinks and friendly staff make Loco Coyote Grill well worth the drive from just about anywhere. A Stephenville resident recently posted, “I’m reluctant to review this place because I fear that it will become wildly popular, but nevertheless they deserve it.

Order anything at this amazing little bar and grill and you’ll enjoy it.” Too late sir…I believe the word is out!!

Loco Coyote Grill County Road 1004 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2324

DINING DINING

Coyote while on a plane flying into DFW from Brazil. Whatever was said about the place prompted him to rent a Harley Davidson motorcycle in Dallas and ride on out.

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 FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226 KETZLER’S SCHNITZEL HAUS & BIERGARTEN 101 Pearl St | 817-658-6089

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 AMERICAN (off the square) GREAT AMERICAN GRILL Inside Hilton 635 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-3807 GRUMPS BURGERS 3503 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-5000 HOFFBRAU STEAKHOUSE 315 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-776-4982 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)

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PAM’S TOO 5320 Acton Hwy | 817-326-4056

DICKEY’S BARBEQUE PIT 3906-100 Hwy 377 E |817-573-2897 DOC POSSUM’S BBQ & BURGERS 3132 Fall Creek Hwy | 817-326-2277 www.facebook.com/docpossums EIGHTEEN NINETY GRILLE 115 E. Pearl St. | 817-533-3400 eighteenninety.com

SWANNYS BBQ STEAKHOUSE 1470 E. Hwy. 377 & Business 377 817-573-4471 | patio dining THE DOCK 1003 Whitecliff Rd. | 817-579-8200 WILLIE & DICKS 424 Fall Creek Hwy. | 817-326-6241 COFFEE HOUSES COFFEE GRINDER (inside HEB Market) 3804 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-0977 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 PIZZA HUT 1014 S Morgan St. | 817-573-3765 MEXICAN AGAVE TAMALE COMPANY 106 N. Lambert | 817-579-7600 DON MELQUIAS 5675 N. GATE RD.| 817-326-8344 EL CHICO 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-8833

1789 CR 2009 |254-898-4263 GREEN PICKLE - BURGERS 212 NE Barnard St. | 254-898-1611 HAMMOND’S B-B-Q Hwy. 67 | 254-897-3008 HOLLYWOOD & VINE 101 NE Vine St. | 254-898-0250

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

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

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

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

LA FIESTA 1112 S. Morgan St. 817-579-1275

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

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

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 800-864-4705

TACO CASA 3706 E. Hwy 377 | 817-573-3229

SIMPLE SIMON’S PIZZA Hwy. 67 - Delivery - 254-898-0022

TACO D 206 S Morgan St. | 817-573-6318

STORIEBOOK CAFE 502 NE Barnard St. | 254-897-2665

ASIAN ASIAN GRILL 1311 N. Plaza Dr. | 817-573-4841

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 | 254-898-0181 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

CHACHI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Hwy. 67 | 254-897-7504 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

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DINING DINING

BIG CUP EATERY Mexican & American Hwy. 67 & 56 | 254-897-3841

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