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Film Jive with Jimmy Ray Sorrells.

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Local artists, Jack Wolfsen and Rebecca Zook. Plus Local gallery and museum listings.

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Granbury Theater Company, Big City Revue, Theater off the Square and Texas Opry live local theater!

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Activities Shopping

Art:

Valuing Art Page 6

Shopping: Cheerful Heart Village Page 12

Music:

Crowman’s Love Songs Page 22

Dining:

Farina’s Winery & Cafe Page 25

Two area artists, Jack Wolfsen and Rebecca Zook, will definitely evolve emotions and say to you “This is good art.”

Making lots of room to feature booths of other goodies to compliment our crave worthy finds!!

One Dozen songs from Hank FM’s Mike Crow, a song for every rose!

Farina’s Winery and Café is gearing up for the most romantic time of the year, Valentine’s Day!

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Calendar of Events Music & Nightlife Dining

Painting with a Twist, Texas Independence Day, Fossil Rim Sweetheart Safari!

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Cheerful Heart Village and BearCat Boutique! Shop local, help grow our economy!

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

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Hank FM’s Crowman’s 1 dozen love songs, Plus a full listing of local live music venues.

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Farina’s Winery and Cafe, Plus a complete listing of dining opportunities.

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Cover: Big City Revue, Granbury Live Theater!

By Shad Ramsey

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Of course, most everyone will remember the line from the 1990’s movie Forrest Gump when Forrest comments that, “Life is Like a Box of Chocolates…you never know what you’re going to get”; how true, how true – unless you’re my mother.

Mom always seemed to have the uncanny ability to ferret out the very best chocolates in the box without ever biting into them first. As children we couldn’t figure out which candies had which filling, so every now and then we would choose incorrectly and bite into one that we didn’t care for resulting in cries of “Yuck!!” and more than a few half-eaten, dried up chocolates left among the crushed paper candy wrappers in the box when all was said and done. Not Mom…her box contained a checkerboard of strategically removed candies and all the “yucky” ones were left intact and sitting primly in their red paper housings. We honestly thought she had x-ray eyes or some equally amazing super hero quality until one day I picked up a chocolate from mom’s box and turned it over in my hand. In the center of

the bottom of the chocolate was a perfect crescent cut made by a perfectly manicured fingernail! I quickly turned over the remaining chocolates and found identical moon shaped indentions in them all. As it turns out…mom DID know what she was going to get… at least when it came to chocolates.

Of course, most chocolate boxes today have a little “index” on them somewhere describing each candy and what’s in the center. Today, mom’s sneaky little trick isn’t needed. That makes me a little sad. Mystery is one of life’s most enjoyable gifts and there is far too little of it left in today’s modern world. So, this year, if someone gives you a heart shaped box of candies for Valentine’s day, throw out the “index” and take a leap of faith…you never know, you might like just what you get.

Contributors: Pam Adams Calendar, Proof Reading info@myhometownstexas.com Jimmy Ray Sorrells Writer Jimmy@myhometownstexas.com Shad Ramsey Photographer 817-209-4852 shad@shadramsey.com Wyatt Nantz Photographer wnantz@yahoo.com My Hometowns Texas, LLC 1413 E. Apache Trail Granbury, Tx 76048 817-219-4166

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funny years hosting the Tony’s. Expect less of the celeb-jabbing (yeah, I’m talking to you Tina Fey and Amy Poehler) and more good-ribbing slapstick from this guy. As the Academy Awards are notorious for dragging on hour by hour, we can rest assure that N.P.H. has it in mind to keep our attention span going for the long haul.

OSCARS 2015: PREDICTIONS, SNUBS AND FLUBS It’s that time of year again when you can’t find a television channel sans an awards ceremony praising the elite of Tinsel town. Well hold your remote, because the biggest mama-jama of them all is about to go down on February 22nd.

The 87th Academy Awards, aka: The Oscars.

The awards season (which is less a season than the half of the year between September and March) is in our midst and I am expecting the unexpected. With a plethora of incredible films, each in its’ own genre, we are in for a truly rewarding show.

For openers, we are delighted to finally have Neil Patrick Harris hosting the show after many successful and incredibly

Now then, on to the films!

Let’s start with Best Picture.

Will win: Boyhood. Should win: Boyhood. Might win: The Imitation Game.

I believe Boyhood is such a stand out film due to its’ historic film-making alone.

Well over a decade here, people. Although it’s a little hard to believe Gone Girl did not make this category as at least a nominee!

Best Director – Will win: Richard Linklater- Boyhood.

Should win: Richard Linklater- Boyhood. (okay, okay not a lot of guess work here) Might win: Wes Anderson – The Budapest Hotel. I only say that because the Academy seems to really love very different

and wry films in the past. Best Actor- Will win: Michael Keaton – Birdman. Should win: Michael Keaton – Birdman. Might win: Bradley Cooper – American Sniper.

It could happen, people love them some Bradley Cooper….

Though Michael Keaton is super-hard to resist in this film. Best Actress – Will win: Julianne Moore – Still Alice.

Should win: Rosamund Pike – Gone Girl. Might win: Reese Witherspoon- Wild. (though probably not) Now of course there are tons other categories and I wish I could list them all here, but let’s face it… we couldn’t care less who gets best sound editing.

Of course, I wouldn’t dare end this article without mentioning the complete snubs of 2015! Those films

seemingly well-liked among the public, yet pushed to the side by the Academy. Fans are upset that Jennifer Anniston did not get a nomination for CakeMarion Cottilard was the one who seemingly knocked her out of the running, as Jennifer was projected to get a nomination and Marion was not. Jake Gyllenhaal was also left off of the list for Nightcrawler. Both Jennifer and Jake did receive Golden Globe Nominations for their work in their respective movies. The Lego Movie was left off the Best Animated list, as well as David Oyelowo for best actor in Selma.

FUN FACT: Did you know the weight of an Oscar statuette is over 8.5 lbs and the length of the red carpet at the Dolby Theater is over 500 feet long?

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Movie Evening - Tuesdays 6:30 pm

Weatherford Cinema 10 (817) 341-3232

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There is the technical definition of what makes a piece of art “good.” But there is the other side, the emotional side. How does the artwork make you feel?

Do you feel drawn into it? Does it make you feel excited and full of energy? Does it make you feel peaceful and relaxed? Or does it make you stop and ponder? Does it remind of a past experience, moment or place? Good art should make you feel something. Two area artists’, Jack Wolfsen and Rebecca Zook, will definitely evolve emotions and say to you “This is good art.”

Jack Wolfsen’s works in cement, wood, bronze, and steel, but he is well awarded and known for his works made from barbwire. His trees begin with barbwire but are reborn in art of nature.

He does other life forms, like this gymnast, created with hundreds feet of wire and welds. Jack lives in Weatherford, TX and his work can be seen in Granbury at Your Private Collection Art Gallery.

You will often see Jack there in his barbwire cowboy hat complete with longhorn.

Rebecca can also be seen at Your Private Collection Art Gallery on Granbury square. In fact, you can meet them both on February 28 at Last Saturday Gallery Night. The Galleries of Granbury – Artefactz, Langdon Center Art Gallery, LGAA’s Shanley House Art Gallery and Your Private Collection Art Gallery host “Last Saturday Gallery Night” free art walk the last Saturday of each month. All are open until 8 with “meet the

artists”, opening receptions, demonstrations, hors d’oeuvres, wine and music.

Whether you visit one of our local galleries or are looking at their website, ask yourself which pieces are you drawn to, which one seems to speak to you? That is good art.

Magnificent Creation Wolfsen

The Gymnist Wolfsen

“Great art picks up where nature ends.”

Marc Chagall Though Granbury artist Rebecca Zook portrays a variety of subjects, natural landscapes are favorites. “This connection with nature is something that’s been a part of me since childhood and is a subject that helps me cope with life’s challenges.”

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Peace. Beauty. Light.

These are three aspects that Rebecca consciously incorporates into her acrylic paintings. For her, the beauty of nature and the peace it brings offset the emotional and physical challenges of dealing

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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 Lake Granbury Art Association 224 N Travis Street (817) 579-7656 www.granburyart.org Langdon Center Art Gallery 308 East Pearl Street (817) 279-1164 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 (817) 573-5135 www.hctxhs.org/Museums/jail.htm Uptown Arts 401 Cleveland Rd. (682) 936-2581 www.uptownartsgranburytx.com U.S. Veterans Museum 601 Thorpe Springs Road (817) 578-3288 Wolf Crossing Art Gallery 1410 Fall Creek Hwy. (817) 326-0232 Your Private Collection 106 North Houston (817) 579-7733 www.yourprivatecollection.com

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Glen Rose Barnard’s Mill Art Museum 307 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-7494 www.barnardsmill.com Somervell County Museum 101 Vernon Street 254-898-0640 White Buffalo Gallery 200 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-1988 www.thewhitebuffalogallery.com Springtown Legends Museum 839 N. Main Street Springtown 817-523-5939 WEATHERFORD Firehouse Art Center & Gallery 119 Palo Pinto Street Weatherford 817-599-3278 weatherfordart.com Museum of the Americas 216 Fort Worth Highway Weatherford 817-341-8668 museumoftheamericas.com National Vietnam War Museum 12685 Mineral Wells Highway Weatherford 940-325-4003 nationalvnwarmuseum.org Stone Creek Fine Arts 114 Russell Court Weatherford 817-599-6757 Open by Appointment Doss Heritage and Culture Center 1400 Texas Drive Weatherford 817-599-6168 dosscenter.org

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GRANBURY THEATRE COMPANY PROUDLY ANNOUNCES OUR 2015 SEASON The Odd Couple 1/30 – 3/1 Monty Python’s Spamalot 3/13 – 4/12 To Kill A Mockingbird 4/24 – 5/24 Ghost: The Musical 6/5 – 7/5 The Drowsy Chaperone 7/17 – 8/16

On Golden Pond 8/28 – 9/27 Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street 10/9 – 11/8 Mary Poppins 11/27 – 12/23 SHOWTIMES Fridays 7:30pm Saturdays 3:30pm/7:30pm Sundays 2:00pm CALL US at 817-579-0952 to make reservations for each individual show

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Granbury’s Home for Nostalgic Music The often imitated, but never duplicated concert experience that you’ve come to know and love over the years in the historic Granbury Live Theater has returned as Big City Music Revue! Whether you know them as “Formerly Granbury Live”, led by Tom and Sandi McRae or “Big City Music Revue” led by Sean and Kishla Mitchell, one thing is for sure… you know they have always protected the legacy of bringing you nostalgic, family friendly music that you feel good about sharing with your family and friends.

Big City’s Music Revue’s concerts are fast paced and fun and feature the best musical talent in the state of Texas!

If you remember the “good ol’ days”, you’ve gotta come check out the newly remodeled facility and enjoy the good times as you take a trip back down memory lane…

Responses from fans over the last year have been truly gratifying for Sean & Kishla Mitchell. Their return to Granbury Live Theater has been a huge success as they have created a “Sold Out” climate and can’t help but be incredibly excited to be back home and so well received by the City of Granbury.

They continue to be dedicated

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to bringing folks a fun and fabulous trip down memory lane time and time again. You’ve gotta see this incredible team of singers and players do what they do best, as they celebrate their one year anniversary of being back home!

For additional information and advance tickets please call their Box Office Voice Mail at (855) 823-5550 or email info@bigcitymusicrevue. com. You can also find a list of upcoming concerts at www. bigcitymusicrevue.com .

Our Team: Sean Mitchell - (Lead Vocalist) Marshall Morris - (Music Director & Bassist) Mike Echols - (Fiddle) Joe Tom McDonald (Keyboards) Patrick Bubert - (Drums) Nick Knirk - (Lead Guitar) Ron Jones -(Saxophone/Flute/ Clarinet & Acoustic Guitar) Zac Wilson - (Vocalist/MC/ Comedian & Additional Guitars) Alecia Echols - (Vocalist) Brayton Mitchell - (Vocalist) Katy Allen - (Vocalist) DeAwna Wood - (Guest Vocalist) Carey Dyer - (Guest Vocalist)

Grab your tickets quickly!

These concerts sell out fast!

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These two hour concert productions feature nostalgic favorites from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, Country and Gospel, as well as Holiday themed shows during specific times of the year. Each month’s concert run features a brand new theme of music, loaded with characters and comedy that keep the fans laughing and wanting more!

A trip to the concession stand before the concert begins is a treat in itself! They carry a large variety of CocaCola products as well as bottled water, hot fresh-popped popcorn, hot chocolate chip cookies and candy to enjoy during the show!

Under the direction of, Sean Mitchell Productions, the “Big City Music Revue” began the task of bringing back the Granbury legacy of quality LIVE concerts in February of 2014,…back home…where it all began.

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THEATRE OFF THE SQUARE IN WEATHERFORD proudly presents the first production of 2015 and their 16th Season of Shows. ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID is written

by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten and presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. This hilarious comedy is directed

by Jon R. Kruse, with Roberta Furman and Chuck Hudson as Assistant Directors and Amy Nolan as Stage Manager. The show begins Friday, January 30 and runs weekends through February 15.

In this comedic romp, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s weddings, no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making “the long walk” for each other, determined to honor that vow. These four loyal and determined women definitively answer the question “Just how far are you willing to go to keep a promise to a friend?” This deliriously funny Jones Hope Wooten comedy is for you and your “dearly beloved”.

Members of the cast are Kate Cowling as Kari AmesBissette; SelitaSprunger as Libby Ruth Ames; Marilyn Sanderson as Sedalia Endicott; Peggy Osburn as Monette Gentry; Debra Gass as Charlie Collins; and Holly

Kiehn as Deedra Wingate.

Attend an afternoon or evening of entertainment beginning Friday, January 30, and running through Sunday, February 15. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Theatre Off The Square, the only live theatre in Weatherford, is located at 114 North Denton Street.

Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for seniors (60+)/ students/children under school age. Matinee tickets are $11 for all ages and no other discounts apply.

Tickets may be purchased in advance for $14 at the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce, with reserved seating recommended by calling 817-341-8687.

Groups of 10 or more may reserve seating with prepaid admission of $12 per person on Fridays and Saturdays and $10 per person on Sundays.

Theatre Off The Square hopes that you will allow them to entertain you for each and every show. The theatre is a viable part of this community, and your help in spreading the word about us would be most appreciated. All citizens of Parker County and beyond should have the opportunity to enjoy an evening of live theatre. The Arts are an important part of our lives.

Big Names Coming To The Texas Opry Theater In 2015 So now is the time to order your Season Ticket Package for the next 6 shows at The Texas Opry Theater in Weatherford. These shows are spaced throughout the year and more shows will be added. Right now you can still get VIP seats for these shows and save $5 on each ticket purchased., right now you can still get VIP seats for these VIP Shows and save $5 on each ticket purchased.

That is a $40 savings on 2 tickets to 4 shows, which is Equal to 1 FREE ticket! Plus you benefit by reserving your favorite seats for every show. Choose any and all of the following…

On Valentine’s Day, February 14th at 3pm Michael Hix, John Sharp, Ginny Hix, & Linda Morgan with The Amazing Made In Texas Show Time Band will bring back those memories of Love and Peace Songs of the 60’s & 70’s on Sweetheart Day. Hear your favorite Beatles, Rolling Stones, Ventures, Barry Manilow, Righteous Brothers and more tunes from our childhoods. When the show is over see our recommendations for the best Weatherford restaurants to treat your Sweetheart to a lovely dinner. Local hotels will have special Texas Opry Sweetheart rates for our out of town overnight visitors to Weatherford or even a special Date Night Weekend! www.myhometownstexas.com

March 14th at 3pm The World Famous Platters Tribute Show from Branson will for perform all of those great songs like “The Magic Touch”, “The Great Pretender”, “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”, “Only You”, “Harbor Lights” and more! Relive the romance with one of the most successful groups of the 60’s Rock-n-Roll era. Mr. Bill Brooks and the one and only Chisai Childs will thrill you on the first half.

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The Amazing Made In Texas Show Time Band will be on stage for all of these shows and open the show for Gene Watson.

Then a few days later, he will be leaving for 10 days to Ontario, Canada to the Walters Dinner Theater. The Band and Michael Hix will share with them some of our great Texas Opry Entertainment.

For those who attended our New Years Day Show, tickets for next New Year’s Day Donny Edwards “True Tribute To Elvis” with The Fever Band and Dion Pride are already on sale. This show can be part of your Season Ticket Package. Stay tuned for the dates for the Gary Morris, Buck Trent and many other show dates to be announced.

Tickets on sale now for all of our shows by calling 817-341-1000 or on-line at www.texasoprytheater.com SEE YOU AT THE TEXAS OPRY THEATER SOON!

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Activities with other 501(c)(3) organizations in the future.

ACTIVITIES

Painting With a Twist – Not Your Average Art Class At Painting With a Twist in Granbury, owners Tammie and Johnny Finstad invite the community to have fun with old friends, meet new friends, relax and let their hair down, or simply discover their inner artist. The venue pairs lively art instructors with all the painting supplies needed to create a work of art. Patrons are invited to bring along their favorite bottle of wine or beverage and take part in a truly unique evening. No experience is needed to have a Twisted good time!

The Granbury location is one of 183 franchise locations open all over the country with the corporate office headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana.

Corporate maintains the artwork copyrights and brand direction of the franchise locations to insure that every location produces the same fun experience that the company was founded on. The corporate headquarters recognized early on that the talents and

enthusiasm of the staff were key elements to the success of the product. In just five years, Painting With a Twist has produced and owns the copyright to over 3,500 pieces of art. Each artwork was conceptualized and executed by the instructors with the idea of being an easy to follow piece of art for the inexperienced painter. The artwork ranges from landscapes, abstracts and cityscapes, to creative renderings of animals, iconic buildings and flowers.

The calendar of classes for Painting With a Twist, Granbury, can be found at paintingwithatwist.com/ Granbury or by simply downloading the mobile app “PWAT” or “Painting With a Twist”. Two hour adult classes are offered for $35 per person and three hour adult classes for $45 per person. Select “family friendly” classes are offered for $25 per person.

Reservations are required and can be booked through the calendar of classes.

Painting With a Twist is definitely not your average art class. As they like to say - it’s a FUN art class, not fine art!

Painting With a Twist 715 Autumn Ridge Dr. Granbury, Texas 76048 817-964-3095

Corporate owners, Rene Maloney and Cathy Deano, were both fundraisers in their previous positions and have maintained that a core value of the company is to be an active member of the community and focus on giving back. With this in mind, Painting With a Purpose was created. It is a monthly fundraising event held at all Painting With a Twist locations as a centralized effort to raise funds that stay local in each market. Since Painting with a Twist Granbury’s grand opening in October 2014, they have held events for Susan G. Komen, Cook Children’s, and Special Operations Warrior Foundation and are looking forward to partnering

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Activities GRANBURY HOTEL/ MOTEL Best Western 1517 N. Plaza Dr Granbury, TX 76048 Planned Activities for 2015 Texas 817-573-4239 Sunday, March 1, 2015 Independence Day Celebration of 44579@hotel. 10:00 AM: Cowboy Church bestwestern.

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Schedule of Events Saturday,

February 28, 2015 10:00AM: Exhibitors/Vendors open to the public 10:00AM: Parade 12:00 City Sound Stage: Texas Independence Day Celebration Opening Ceremony 5:00 PM Exhibits close

Classic Inn 1209 North Plaza Drive Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-8874 hamandshivam@yahoo. com

11:00 AM: Exhibitors/Vendors open to the public Afternoon Live Bull Riding on the Beach 5:00 PM Student History Fair and Vendor Event Closes

Comfort Suites 903 Harbor Monday, March 2, 2015 Lakes Dr. Memorial Service for Elizabeth Granbury, TX Crockett at Acton Cemetery 76048 817-579-5559 gm.txb14@ choicehotles. com

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Maegan Mallory – Hairdresser with a Following Weatherford hairdresser and makeup artist Maegan Mallory is a local girl who has successfully planted her business where her roots are. Her abilities as a hairdresser have made her sought after by locals as well as folks around the Metroplex.

Although she is masterful at cutting and coloring hair, her talents are exceptional when it comes to special occasion hair and makeup. Maegan can make skin look flawless with her airbrushed touch and complete your total look with incredible eye makeup. Her artistic ability along with her flair for being able to imagine a total picture allows her to create the perfect look for each individual.

You are guaranteed to walk out on your big day feeling gorgeous!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and appointments are booking fast, so don’t delay.

We have room for 15 couples, $40 per couple, enjoy a fun filled night and try to figure out “Who Did It!!” - Reservations needed - Want to Participate? We need 8 guest players to join the cast.

6:15 - 7:00 Meet and greet, get to know the cast and enjoy our appetizer selections 7:00 Dinner is served. Dinner includes Appetizer, Salad, Pasta, selections of dessert, coffee, tea and a little wine

Maegan Mallory A.D. & Co. Salon Santa Fe, Weatherford 817-550-3428 or email at: beglamorous2011@gmail.com

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Shopping

Cheerful Heart Glen Rose is about to close it’s doors at the end of the day of Valentines, February 14th. But don’t worry, we are about to do something new and exciting!

We will be shut down for a few weeks, for remodeling and construction, but will be re-opening our doors as “Cheerful Heart Village” on March 9th with a new name and a new format! Our concept store will be host to a vast array of shops and amazing hand picked vendors under one roof….Destination shopping at it’s best!! There will be a large collection of merchants

and artisans showcasing their unique treasures and novelties to create a charming shopping experience for everyone to enjoy. Cheerful Heart will continue to provide the community with unique and trendy gifts and apparel worthy of our “fun stuff girls love”

trademark, but we are making lots of room to feature booths of other goodies to compliment our crave worthy finds!! There will be booths for “him” and booths for “her”, booths for the “bride to be” and the kiddos too! From shabby chic painted furniture to hand made leather goods…. Antiques and collectibles to home décor and wall art… Outdoor gardening items and vintage finds!!! Fun, function, and fashion and shop after shop of “pretties”.

Once our new space is full there will be 8,000 square feet of unique and exciting items to choose from giving us one of the largest retail “footprints” in the county. We will begin this “new phase” of Cheerful Heart by having a huge clearance sale that will begin February 7th. Everything in the store will be sold at ½ price or better and as we get closer to February 14th, the prices will continue to drop!

Everything must go!

More details to follow. We have begun the leasing process and spaces are available. Call Renee at 254-898-3084 for more information.

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Finding style at Bearcat Boutique

Located between H&R Block and Aledo Family Medicine on FM 1187 in Aledo, the store is a high-end consignment for women, girls and juniors, starting at 2T. “We really only take very nice items on consignment, such as Coach, Burberry, Michael Kors, Hollister, Victoria’s Secret, Ann Taylor and White House Black Market”, says Astrid.

You can find not only clothes, but shoes, purses, jewelry, scarves, belts and accessories as well. Bearcat Boutique is a place where many quality brand-names and various styles can be found under one roof. www.myhometownstexas.com

“I found some really amazing shoes and two blouses. My mom made off with some jeans at a killer price, too,” writes customer Tana Baugh. Along with great prices, customers can also find an inventory always changing and evolving.

“The great thing about this kind of store is that you’re sure to find a one-of-a-kind” says Astrid. Good deals and unfound treasures abound at the boutique.

Astrid is very happy with the growing customer base not only in Aledo, but Weatherford, Ft Worth, Granbury, and surrounding areas. “And, we are in the process of setting up an online store -coming soonso that we can ship anywhere in the U.S.!” exclaims Astrid.

She says she is loving the work, the store, and is thankful to her husband, Rafael, who works as an engineer at an aerospace company, for his support.

Astrid said she is glad to be living and working in Aledo, close to where her children go to school. Astrid’s greatest hobbies are running and playing with her kids and pets, of which she has many. Two dogs, one cat and eleven birds, most of which they raised as babies.

Bearcat Boutique is open Monday through Saturday 10-5.

Be sure to stop in and find your next treasure today.

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SHOPPING

In October of 2013, Astrid Cleveland took a gamble she didn’t know would pay off so well for herself and her family.

Originally from Germany and graduating at UCF with a master’s in Technical Writing, and later obtaining a teaching certificate, Astrid was on the hunt for the perfect teaching job in the area. After frequenting the Bearcat Boutique in Aledo for more than a year with her husband and three daughters in tow, Astrid and her husband of eighteen years were asked several times by the former owners if they wanted to buy the store themselves. Finally, after not being able to find the right teaching job she was seeking and seeing a real opportunity open up to them… they agreed, and bought the Bearcat Boutique.

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A place to have fun Open Every Day

Chandor Gardens 711 W. Lee Ave., Weatherford Mon – Fri 8 am-5 pm 817-613-1700 Sat 9 am-3 pm & Sun 12-4 pm Dinosaur World 254-898-1526 1058 Park Road 59, Glen Rose 9 am – 5 pm Everyday Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 254-897-2960 2155 County Road 2008,Glen Rose 8:30 am – 3:29 pm Every Day Weatherford Farmer’s Market 213 and 217 Fort Worth Street Mondays – Sundays, 8 am-6:15 pm Clark Botanical Gardens 567 Maddux Rd., Weatherford January 1-March 1

By Appointment Only 942-682-4856

Museums

US Veterans Museum of Granbury 601 N. Thorp Springs Road 10 am – 4 pm Tues-Sat 817-578-3288 Somervell County Museum 101 Vernon St., Glen Rose 11 am-4 pm Wednesday-Saturday 254-898-0640 Free Yeats-Duke 1858 Working Museum 214 N Crockett St., Granbury Demonstrations from 2 – 4 pm 1 – 5 pm Friday & Saturday 817-707-1012 Hood County Jail Museum 208 N Crockett St Granbury Fri, Sat, Sun 1 pm – 4 pm 817-573-5135 Doss Heritage Culture Center The Art of Homer Norris Now-April 19 1400 Texas Dr, Weatherford Tuesday – Saturday 10 am till 5 pm Sun 1- 5 pm 817-599-6168 Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose Thurs, Fri, Sat 10 am – 4 pm 254-897-3200 Barnard’s Mill & Art Museum 307 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose 10-5 Saturday & 1-5 Sunday 254-897-7494

Museum of the Americas-Weatherford 216 Fort Worth Highway Tues-Fri 10 am-5 pm; Sat. 11 am-4 pm Bison-Bison: The Magnificent Beast of the American Plains February 28-August 1, 2015 Granbury Dollhouse Museum 421 East Bridge St., Granbury 1 – 4 pm Sat& Sun or by appt 817-894-5194 Bridge Street History Center 319 E Bridge St., Granbury 1-5 pm Saturdays 817-573-8810 Free Granbury Historic Railroad Depot 109 Ewell St., Granbury 1-4 pm Monday-Saturday 817-573-2557 Free Hood County Courthouse Museum 100 E Pearl St., Granbury 8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 817-579-3200

Live Theatre

Granbury Theatre Company presents: “The Odd Couple” January 30-March 1, 2015 Granbury Opera House 133 E Pearl St., Historic Square-Granbury Fri 7:30 pm Sat. 3:30 & 7:30 pm Sun 2 pm 817-579-0952 The Texas Opry Theater 319 York Ave., Weatherford February 14 at 3 pm Songs of Love & Peace of the 60’s With The Amazing Made in Texas Show Time Band 817-341-1000 Theatre Off the Square presents: “Always a Bridesmaid” January 30-February 15, 2015 114 N Denton St., Weatherford Fri & Sat 8 pm Sun 2 pm 817-341-8687 (817-341-TOTS) Big City Music Revue Granbury Live Theater 114 N Crockett St “Texas Legends: The Stories of Home” Feb. 14 & 28, 2015 at 3 and 7 pm 855-823-5550

Wineries

The Winery at Pemberton Cellars 3500 Lipan Hwy, Granbury 12-7 pm Sat 817-408-0473

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Sweet Springs Winery 215 N Main St., Weatherford Tues & Wed 12 – 8 pm Thurs 12 – 10 pm Fri & Sat 12-11 pm Sun 1-8 pm 817-594-3333 215 N Main St., Weatherford D’Vine Wine 107 E Bridge St., Granbury Tues-Thurs 12 – 6 pm Fri & Sat 12-7 pm Sun 12-5 pm 817-573-7200 Bluff Dale Vineyards 5222 CR 148, Bluff Dale Mon,Wed,Thurs,Fri,Sat 11am-6pm Sun 12-6 pm 254-728-3540 Music: Check website www.bluffdalevineyards.com Barking Rocks Winery 1919 Allen Dr., Granbury Fri &Sat 12-5 pm 817-579-0007

Libraries

Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles St. 817-598-4150 Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 m Fri & Sat10 am-6 pm Sun 2-6 pm Springtown Public Library 626 N Main, Springtown Mon 9am-1 pm Tues 10 am-7pm Wed-Fri 11 am-6 pm Sat 9 am-1 pm 817-523-5862 Hood County Library 222 N Travis St., Granbury Mon 10 am-7 pm Tues 10 am-9 pm Wed-Sat 10 am-6 pm 817-573-3569 East Parker County Library 201 FM 1187 North, Aledo Tues-Fri 10am-6 pm Sat 10 am-1 pm 817-441-6545 Somervell County Library 108 Allen Dr., Glen Rose 254-897-4582

Tuesdays and Thursdays

YOGA at Chandor Gardens 5:30pm 711 W. Lee Avenue, Weatherford YOGA at Still Waters Retreat 8-9 am 383 County Road 3672 | Springtown www.myhometownstexas.com

ARY Hood/Parker/Somervell Counties Wednesday

1st Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Dinosaur Classic Barrel Race 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

5th

Granbury Camera Club Renaissance Exhibition & Sale Shanley House Gallery 224 N Travis St., Granbury 1-4 pm 817-579-7656

2015 Spring Open House-Granbury Lakecrest Cosmetic Surgery Ctr 1315 Water’s Edge Dr, Ste #107 RSVP 817-579-5476

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

1st - 7th Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 817-877-2400

Barking Rocks Winery 1919 Allen Dr., Granbury Music: Chip Scott 7-11 pm 817-579-0007

East Parker County Library Storytime for 2-5 yr olds 201 FM 1187 North, Aledo 10:30 am 817-441-6545

Independence Day Student History Fair Win cash prizes and a Scholarship For info: March2Texas.com/students/studenthistorycompetition/

Weatherford Public Library Pre-School Storytime 2-5 yr olds Toddler Time – 6 mo-36 mo olds 1014 Charles Street, Weatherford 10:30 am 817-598-4150

Thursday

Senior Center-Granbury Dance w/live entertainment 501 S. Moore 817-573-5533

Friday

Somervell County Citizen’s Center 209 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose Country & Western Dance 2nd & 4th Fridays 7-9 pm 254-897-2139 Uptown Arts The Fun of Art! Art classes-2nd& 4th Friday 401 Cleveland Rd., Granbury 682-936-2581

Friday and Saturday

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1st - 15th

1st - 25th

Langdon Cultural & Educational Center 308 E Pearl St., Granbury God’s Beauty: Works by Larry Cremeens 10 am-4 pm 817-279-1164

3rd

Honor Our Veterans Glen Rose ISD Arena All Veterans & Active Duty Invited to

Granbury Ghosts & Legends Tours Granbury Square 7 & 9:15 pm 817-559-0849

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

Saturday and Sunday

Granbury Founders & Legends Escorted Walking Tour-Granbury Meet at Nutt House Hotel 1:30-4pm 817-996-0974

Music, Massage & Merlot D’Vine Wine –Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 6:30 pm 817-573-7200 Railhead BBQ-Aledo 120 S Ranch House Rd., Willow Park Music: Aaron Sandoval Band 7:30 pm 817-441-2525

6th - 7th

Glen Rose Antique Tractor Show Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. 817-517-1524 Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose “Wonders of Creation…Compassion” Display of life-size bronze of Christ

By Sculptor Brenda Jackson 11 am & 2 pm 254-897-3200

Saturday

Karen’s Kritters-Bluff Dale Petting Farm for all ages 19571 E FM 1188 9am-12pm 254-967-4016 Weather permitting $3 Open again March 1 254-967-4016

Boozers-Granbury 211 M&M Ranch Rd., Granbury Luke McGlathery 9 pm 817-579-6094

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Parker Paws Pet Adoption Petsmart 138 E IH 20, Weatherford 11 am – 2 pm 817-694-5718

Clark Botanical Gardens 567 Maddux Rd., Weatherford Father-Daughter Dance 6-8 pm 940-445-7380

Attend Leave aMsg at 254-898-3836 to let us know you are coming 7:30 pm Tiger Band Chili Cook-Off at 5:30

Wild Country-Granbury 207 Western Hills Trl. Rocky Lott Band 7 pm 817-573-2529 Acton Nature Center -- Acton 1st Saturday Bird Walk-FREE

Opera Guild of Granbury Nancy Burks Worchester-Ventriloquist DeCordova Bend Country Club 5301 Country Club Dr., Acton 10:30 am 682-936-9572 Railhead BBQ-Aledo 120 S Ranch House Rd., Willow Park Music: Randy Brown & Thom Shepherd 7:30 pm 817-441-2525

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6430 Smokey Hill Ct. 7:00 – 9:30 am 817-326-6005 Granbury Gunslingers On the Square-Granbury 11 am & 1 pm 817-579-7233 Revolver Brewing-Granbury 5650 Matlock Rd. 12:00 pm HR &The Service Reps 817-736-8034 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Cross Timbers Bird Walk 10am12pm Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk 2-4 pm 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171 Boozers-Granbury 211 M&M Ranch Rd., Granbury Grant Gilbert Music 8 pm 817-579-6094

8th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 120 S Ranch House Rd., Willow Park Music: Tori Martin Band 7:30 pm 817-441-2525 10th Charity Style Show-Salvation Army Women’s Service League De Cordova Bend Country Club 5301 Country Club Dr., Granbury 10:30 am-2 pm 817-279-0855

12th

Parker Paws W(h)ine& Dine Valentine Fundraiser Fish Creek Restaurant-Willow Park 4899 Interstate 20 Frontage Road 4 pm to close 817-441-1746

12th - 21st

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose The Bonanza Cutting 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

940-322-3100

13th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 120 S Ranch House Rd., Willow Park Music: Taylor Hickey Band 7:30 pm 817-441-2525

Music, Massage & Merlot D’Vine Wine –Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 6:30 pm 817-573-7200 Boozers-Granbury 211 M&M Ranch Rd., Granbury DeWayne Daniels 9 pm 817-579-6094 The GEM-Springtown 3435 Hwy 199 E 5 pm Drive Thru Society 817-677-4366

13th - 15th

Parker Paws National Adoption Weekend Weatherford Petsmart 11 am- 2 pm I-20 Exit 408 817-598-0702

14th

Murder Mystery Dinner Party Pasta, Passion, & Pistols Stillwaters Retreat Center 6:15 pm 383 County Rd 3672, Springtown 817-220-2681/214-912-0545 Clark Botanical Gardens 567 Maddux Rd., Weatherford Cajun for a Cause 7 pm Benefits Alzheimer’s Assoc N Texas

By Appointment Only 942-682-4856 Dinosaur Valley State Park SweetheartHike 11 am-2 pm Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 254-897-4588 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Sweetheart Safari Dinner & Tour 6-9pm 254-897-2960 Reservations D’Vine Wine-Granbury Valentine Wine Tapas Dinner 107 E Bridge St 7-9 pm 817-573-7200 Boot Scootin’ Country-Glen Rose 2869 Hwy 144 South 7 pm Brian Grace Band The Sweetheart Run 2015 Presented by Glen Rose Medical Ctr 8 am GRMC back parking lot Call817-980-3129 for info Golden Hearts Prom-Weatherford Benefits: Center of Hope Willow Lake Event Center 3220 Mineral Wells Hwy 6:30-10 pm 817-901-4747 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Bird Walk on the Trailway 10am12pm Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk 2-4 pm 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171 Boozers-Granbury 211 M&M Ranch Rd., Granbury

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Music, Massage & Merlot D’Vine Wine –Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 6:30 pm 817-573-7200

Valentine’s Day Dance presented by Hank FM & The Ranch Radio Granbury Resort Conference Center 7:30 pm 817-573-9339 for tickets

28th

Karen’s Kritters-Bluff Dale Petting Farm for all ages 19571 E FM 1188 254-967-4016 9am-12pm The El Caminos 9 pm 817-579-6094 Super Second Saturday Historic Square-Granbury 10 am – 5 pm 817-573-5299

Dinosaur Valley State Park Geocaching 101 2-4 pm Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 6-8 pm 254-897-4588 Boozers-Granbury 211 M&M Ranch Rd., Granbury Tom Loris 9 pm 817-579-6094

21st

Girl’s Night Out-Granbury On the Square 5-8pm 817-579-5299

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 120 S Ranch House Rd., Willow Park Music: Zack Seth Band 7:30 pm 817-441-2525

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 120 S Ranch House Rd., Willow Park Music: Randy Brown & Johnny Cooper 7:30 pm 817-441-2525

Revolver Brewing-Granbury 5650 Matlock Rd. 12:00 pm Shotgun Friday 817-736-8034

Revolver Brewing-Granbury 5650 Matlock Rd. 12:00 pm 17-736-8034

Boozers-Granbury 211 M&M Ranch Rd., Granbury 7 pm Rance May & Keen Country 8 pm Chad Wright 817-579-6094

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 120 S Ranch House Rd., Willow Park Music: Steve Helms Band& Elaina Kay 7:30 pm 817-441-2525

After Hours on the Square – Glen Rose Shopping, music, and fun 5 – 9 pm

14th - 15th

Acton Nature Center -- Acton Annual Great Backyard Bird Count 7 am 2.5 hour Bird Walks Sat 10 am-presentation 6430 Smokey Hill Ct. 817-326-6005

17th

Kwik Kar- Aledo or Hudson Oaks Have your car serviced and 10% of net proceeds will be donated to Parker Paws for foster program 8 am-6 pm 817-441-5669,817-594-2602 Wild Country-Granbury 207 Western Hills Trl. Taylor Hickey Band 7 pm 817-573-2529 Railhead BBQ-Aledo 120 S Ranch House Rd., Willow Park Music: Elaina Kay 7:30 pm 817-441-2525

20th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 120 S Ranch House Rd., Willow Park Music: Kyle Redd Band 7:30 pm 817-441-2525

Paluxy River Bluegrass Jam Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 1019 NE Barnard St., Glen Rose 1-10 pm 254-897-2321 Bands at 6:30 FREE

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 120 S Ranch House Rd., Willow Park Music: Mark Allan Atwood 7:30 pm 817-441-2525 Last Saturday Gallery Night On the Square-Granbury 6-9 pm 817-579-7733 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Kid’s Wilderness Survival 2-5 pm Reservations Required 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171, ext. 227

28th - March 1st

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Tuley Productions Team Roping 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. 254-897-4509 www.tuleyproductions.com

28th - March 2nd

Texas Independence Day CelebrationGranbury 28 – Parade at 10 am 4:30 Bull Riding on the Beach “Selfie” Scavenger Hunt: March2texas.com/selfie-scavenger-hunt/ March2Texas.com

Upcoming Events

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Cross Timbers Bird Walk 10am12pm Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk 2-4 pm 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171

March 3rd Opera Guild of Granbury Ridge Roberts-Fiddler DeCordova Bend Country Club 5301 Country Club Dr., Acton 10:30 am 682-936-9572

Boot Scootin’ Country-Glen Rose 2869 Hwy 144 South 8 pm Shotgun Josephine

5th - 7th PRCA Rodeo Somervell County Expo Center

24th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 120 S Ranch House Rd., Willow Park Music: Randy Brown & Matt Hillyer 7:30 pm 817-441-2525

27th

Boozers-Granbury 211 M&M Ranch Rd., Granbury 8 pm Brother Monkey 817-579-6094 Railhead BBQ-Aledo 120 S Ranch House Rd., Willow Park Music: 3 Fools on 3 Stools 7:30 pm 817-441-2525

13th Kelly Miller Circus Somervell County Expo Center 21st - 22nd General Granbury’s Birthday Bash Bean, Rib, Brisket, Cook-Off On the Square-Granbury

Music/Nightlife Crowman’s 1 Dozen Love Songs

(a love song for every rose) ... ain’t that sexy? #1. Steve Wariner “Like a River to the Sea”

It would be a major mistake on my behalf not to list “our song” as my #1 pick. My wife and I were married on Steve Wariner’s tour bus in 1994.

At the time I was working at KSCS in Dallas, and the wedding was carried live on the air during Bill Kinder’s afternoon radio show from outside of Cowboys Club in Dallas. My radio / preacher buddy Mark Miller did the sermon. Steve said a few words and played an acoustic version of the song on the air after the “I Do’s”. What a great line, “like a river to the sea, my love for you grows stronger it was meant to be”. The songs meaning is even more relevant twenty years later, it’s a great love song about a life long marriage.

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#2. George Strait “I Cross My Heart”

The megahit from George’s movie Pure Country. This song has probably been played more times than the “Electric Slide” at wedding receptions, thank God you can’t line dance to it!

#3. Johnny Rodriguez “Eleven Roses”

That little Tex-Mex love -song singing devil croons ... “I guess you noticed there are only 11 roses ... Look in the mirror and the 12th Rose will be looking back at you”! OMG what woman wouldn’t melt in your arms after that line?

#4. Travis Tritt “Drift Off To Dream”

This super sexy love song from Tritt must really connect with the female listener. Heck, every time I try to get in touch with my feminine side I get my hand slapped!

#5. Conway Twitty “Hello Darlin’”

The ultimate country love song singer. Conway one said that he always tried to write songs that would say to a woman what a man couldn’t bring himself to say. He gave the shy guys a way to just say “this song is for you”!

#6. Doug Stone “In A Different Light”

Pinpointing the exact moment that someone goes from friend or co-worker to potential lover is pretty exciting. Nobody delivers a love song better than Doug.

#7. Merle Haggard “Always Wanting You”

Merle Haggard wrote in his autobiography that there was one woman he truly loved but could never have, it was Dolly Parton, he wrote this song for her.

#11. Jerry Jeff Walker “A Woman In Texas”

#8. Tommy Alverson “Texas Woman”

#12. Garth Brooks “Papa Loved Mama”

Written by rodeo announcer Charlie Throckmorton. Of course we all know the smartest prettiest most lovable women are from Texas right?

#9. Scotty McCreery “Lay Low”

I would pay good money to have a voice like this guy. He could make “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer” sound like a love song!

#10. Faith Hill & Tim McGraw “Let’s Make Love”

Whoa, with lyrics like this .. “I want to feel you in my soul til the sun comes up”!? Ok, twist my arm.

Another love song about Texas women, see what I mean, you never hear songs about Kansas women, or Florida women.

I had to put this one in there!

When you love someone enough to run an 18 wheeler through a motel room, that’s true love!

Listen Live www.921HankFm.com Mike Crow

Live Music 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

COOL the switch cafe Just off HWY 180 on FM 113 112 S Fm 113 940-682-2024 Live Music Saturday Nights GRANBURY BARKING ROCKS WINERY 1919 Allen Court 817-5790007 Boozers 211 M & M Ranch Road 817-579-6094 |boozersbar.net Diamond D’s 3605 Contrary Creek Road 817-573-2100 Farinas 202 N Houston St. 817-579-5300 Pemberton Cellars 3500 Lipan Hwy 817-408-0473 377

Wild Country 207 Western Hills Trl 817-573-2529 REVOLVER BREWING 5650 Matlock Rd. | 817-736-8034 revolverbrewing.com

GLEN ROSE Boot Scootin’ Country 2869 Hwy 144 South 254-897-2160 Loco Coyote Grill 1795 County Rd 1004 254-897-2324

WEATHERFORD FIRE OAK GRILL On the Square | Weatherford 114 Austin Ave, 817-598-0400 fireoakgrill.com Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S. Ranch House Road Willow Park | 817-441-2525 railheadbbq.net Sweet Springs Winery 215 N. Main Street Weatherford, TX 76086 817-594-3333 The Texas Opry Theatre 319 York Ave. 817-341-1000

Swanny’s BBQ 1470 E Hwy 377 817-573-4471

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8th

6th

10th

Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Luke McGlathery

13th

Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury 7-11Chip Scott

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Aaron Sandoval Band

7th

Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon-HR &The Service Reps Boozers-Granbury 8 pm Grant Gilbert Music Wild Country-Granbury 7 pm Rocky Lott Ban

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Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Tori Martin Band

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Randy Brown & Johnny Cooper

MUSIC

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Randy Brown & Thom Shepherd

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Taylor Hickey Band Boozers – Granbury 8 pm Taylor Hickey Band The GEM-Springtown 5 pm Drive Thru Society

14th

The Texas Opry TheaterWeatherford

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Songs of Love & Peace of the 60’s with The Amazing Made in Texas Showtime Ban Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon – Big City Music Revue-Granbury Texas Legends: The Stories of Home 3 & 7 pm Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Steve Helms Band& Elaina Kay

21st

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Zack Seth Band Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon-Shotgun Friday Boozers-Granbury 7 pm Rance May & Keen Country 8 pm Chad Wright Boot Scootin’ Country-Glen Rose 8 pm Shotgun Josephine

Boozers – Granbury 8 pm The El Caminos

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Randy Brown & Matt Hillyer

Boot Scootin’ Country-Glen Rose 7 pm Brian Grace Band

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17th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Three Fools on Three Stools

Wild Country-Granbury 8 pm Taylor Hickey Band

Boozers-Granbury 8 pm Brother Monkey

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Elaina Kay

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20th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Kyle Redd Band

Big City Music Revue-Granbury Texas Legends: The Stories of Home 3 & 7 pm

MUSIC

Boozers-Granbury 8 pm Tom Loris

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Mark Allan Atwood

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Dining

Open since July 2013, and located in the heart of Granbury’s downtown Main Square, Farina’s Winery and Café is gearing up for the most romantic time of the year, Valentine’s Day! It doesn’t take long to find out why Farina’s Winery and Café and Valentine’s Day are a beautiful match.

With its’ romantic old world features and Renaissancerevival ambiance, Farina’s

is sure to capture the intimate setting highly sought after for such a special evening. From the restored natural rock walls and wooden ceilings, to the antique-filled private room suites available, the famous antique bar once thought to be frequented

by Al Capone, the large patio with roaring fireplace, and the beautiful lounge and balcony all warmly encompass the night’s atmosphere making for a lasting and sentimental evening.

mouth-watering choices that can be enjoyed for a romantic dinner with your special someone.

Farina’s will offer a Valentine’s Day special this year and can be found out about by calling the reservation number below.

Obviously known for their wine as much as the gorgeous ambiance, Farina’s Winery and Café offers www.myhometownstexas.com

exquisite wines to be perfectly paired with your meal, or just enjoyed on their own. Feel free to browse and enjoy the wine by the glass, or to buy by the bottle. With selections from Tuscany, France, California, Texas, Argentina… the possibilities are endless to find your perfect palette of wine. You will find an incredibly hospitable and professional staff that will be more than happy to help you or to explain the choices available. They also now have beer selections as well.

Of course, one doesn’t need a special day to visit Farina’s.

Treat yourself any day of the week to this superb and lovely hot spot of Granbury. They offer Happy Hour from 4:006:30 Monday through Friday with their same wonderful wine and beer selection, and tout the slogan “Where Friends Meet”. Not only do friends meet here to enjoy a bottle of wine together, but new friends meet here too.

Open hours are 11am to 9 pm Monday through Thursday.

11am to 10 pm Friday and Saturday, and 11 am to 8 pm on Sundays.

Table reservations are extremely urged for Valentine’s, and can be easily made by calling (817) 5795300. Bed and Breakfast suites for Casa Farina can also be made by calling (817) 569-5600 or by visiting their website, www.casafarina.com.

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DINING

Valentine’s charm at Farina’s Winery and Café

Featuring an expansive and delicious menu, Farina’s offers a wide range of artisan cheese, starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas and steaks.

Couples will surely delight on the evening’s selection that ranges from Sicilian baked lasagna, chicken marsala, baked white fish, filet mignon, and a succulent prime rib steak.

Other selections such as shrimp scampi, Atlantic salmon, and Sicilian style marinated steak are also

Local Dining Listings!

HOOD/SOMERVELL COUNTY GRANBURY

DINING ON THE SQUARE BABE’S CHICKEN HOUSE W. Pearl St. | 817-573-9777 CHRISTINA’S BISTRO 110 N. Houston St. | 817-579-1707 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 LINDA’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN Pearl @ Crockett St. | 817-573-1952 NUTSHELL EATERY & BAKERY 137 E. Pearl St. | 817-279-8989 PARADISE COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO 129 Pearl St. | 817-573-3853 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 | 817-573-3469 CHILI’S BAR & GRILL 1000 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-9402 COTTON PATCH 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-6461 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

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FIREHOUSE CAFE 1462 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-1160 FLAMES SEAFOOD GRILL AND BAR 1030 E Hwy 377, Suite 100 817-573-2998 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 PAM’S TOO 5320 Acton Hwy | 817-326-4056 REDNECKS CHICKEN & BURGERS 3605 Contrary Ck, Rd. | 817-573-0555 RIB SHACK - patio dining 4021 Old Acton Hwy. 4 | 817-326-4752 SPRING CREEK BARBEQUE 317 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-7336 STUMPYS LAKESIDE GRILL 2323 S. Morgan | 817-279-1000 SWANNYS BBQ STEAKHOUSE 1470 E. Hwy. 377 & Business 377 817-573-4471 | patio dining 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 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 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 GARCIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1840 Camp Crucis Ct. 817 573-4920 FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226 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

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Dining PANCHITO’S 4506 Weatherford Hwy. |817-573-1923

RIVERHOUSE GRILL 210 SW Barnard St. | 254-898-8514

SABOR MEXICANO TAQUERIA & GRILL 515 W. Bridge St. | 817-573-6202

ROUGH CREEK LODGE Reservations CR2013 254-965-3700 or 800-864-4705

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

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

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

SUNSHINE DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2827

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

HAPPY HIPPO - GOURMET COFFEE 608 SW Big Bend Trail 254-898-0181 HappyHippoCoffee.com

CHINA CAFE BUFFET 1491 S. Morgan St.| 817-579-7888 MIYAKO 715 Autumn Ridge Dr. |817-579-8668 PANDA EXPRESS 1031 E. Hwy. 377 | 817 573-8988

GLEN ROSE

BLUFF DALE DINING

The Buffalo Nickel Grill CR 196 & CR 1014 254-823-6606 LET’S EAT 28602 Hwy 377 | 254-728-3635

BARNARD STREET BAKERY 1110 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-897-3324

Parker County

THE BAYOU Cajun/Creole Seafood 539 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-898-0322

Holy Grounds Coffee Haus and Bookstore 108 Jearl St | 817-441-7770

BIG CUP EATERY Mexican & American Hwy. 67 & 56 | 254-897-3841 CHACHI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Hwy. 67 | 254-897-7504 CHINA WOK 109 SW Barnard St | 254-897-2660 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 GREEN PICKLE - BURGERS 212 NE Barnard St. | 254-898-1611 HAMMOND’S B-B-Q Hwy. 67 | 254-897-3008 INN ON THE RIVER Barnard St. Reservations Required 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101 LaVita-Italian Restaurant Authentic New York Style 114 Walnut St., | 254-898-2371 LOCO COYOTE GRILL Steaks & Burgers West on Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2324 Los Primos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 902 NE Big Bend Trl | 254-897-2377 PIE PEDDLERS Fresh Baked Pies 102 Walnut St. | 254-897-9228

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

ALEDO

Aledo Diner 205 N. Front St. | 817-441-9753 Aledo Doughnuts 701 FM 1187 N | 817-441-0011 Aledo Taqueria 100 FM 1187 | 817-441---7940 Chuck Wagon Store & Cafe 613 S Fm 1187 | 817-441-2072 Garden of Eat’n at Agape 108 Jeral St. | 817-441-7770 gardenofeatn@gmail.com Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Italian Restaurant 311 S Fm 1187 Ste 200 817-441-2960 Maria Bonita 100 S. Front St. | 817-441-1652 The Bearcat 421 FM 1187 N | 817-441-8981

BROCK / MILLSAP

Brock Junction 7458 W I-20 | 817-594-6626 Brazos River Catfish Café’ 10771 W I-20 | 817-596-2994 Brazosrivercatfishcafe.com

COOL

the switch cafe Just off HWY 180 on FM 113 112 S Fm 113 | 940-682-2024

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DINING

Salsa Verde 745 E. Bluebonnet | 817-964-3488 (Just outside Indian Harbor gate

HUDSON OAKS

BIG BURGER 3322 FORT WORTH HWY (817) 374-4965 Crave Frozen Yogurt 200 S Oakridge Dr. | 817-598-9090 R & K Cafe 3311 Fort Worth Hwy | 817-594-7701

SPRINGTOWN

Chili’s 128 E Interstate 20 | 817-594-1661 China Harbor 1810 Main St. | 817-598-0061 Cotton Patch Cafe 1964 S Main St | 817-599-0706

B & B Burgers 104 S Main St | 817-523-7520

Cracker Barrel 132 E Interstate 20 | 817-598-9070

Cedar Village Ice Cream Parlor 400 E Hwy 199| 817-523-4196

Crave Frozen Yogurt 1302 S Main St | 817-594-9091

Chicken Express 502 E Highway 199 |817-523-0009 Chinese Express 332 E Highway 199 | 817-523-5225 El Cerrito 407 Old Springtown Road 817-523-7278 Howell’s Western Cafe 401 W Highway 199 | 817-220-7915 Rancho Nuevo 466 E. Hwy 199 | 817-523-2288 Shinola’s Texas Cafe 301 Martin Ave | 817-523-0010 Sweet Sensation Donuts on the Square 105 E. 1st Street 469-531-3785/817-523-0100

Downtown Cafe 101 W Church St. | 817-594-8717 Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave. | 817-598-0400 Fuzzy Taco Shop 1217 S Main St. | 817-613-8226 Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant 809 S Main St. | 817-599-4400 Golden Moon Restaurant 1410 S Main St. | 817-594-1692 Indulge catering by Kelli Weddings, office parties, business lunches and breakfast, personal meals 817 374 2697 Joe’s Pasta & Pizza 1115 Fort Worth Hwy Ste 400 817-341-2200

Texas Bistro & Café 600 E. Hwy 199 | 817-523-0101

Kincaid’s 220 Adams Dr Ste 290 817-594-7773

Woody Creek Bar B Q 205 N Avenue A | 817-220-2008

LA Playa Maya 1445 Fort Worth Hwy | 817-613-8686

WEATHERFORD

Logan’s Roadhouse 325 E Interstate 20 | 817-594-5455

Alvin ORD’s Sandwich Shop 914 S Main St (817) 599-5211320 Adams Dr (817) 598-0432 Antonio’s Mexicana Restaurant 1900 Santa Fe Dr. | 817-594-6183 Applebee’s 208 W Interstate 20 | 817-599-3188 Baker’s Ribs Inc 1921 S Main St | 817-599-4229 Bangkok Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar 314 South Main St. | 817-594-7012

DINING

Chicken Express 1711 Bethel Rd. | 817-598-1555

Malt Shop 2028 Fort Worth Hwy | 817-594-2524 Mary’s Brazos Cafe 5090 Tin Top Rd | 817-594-0203 Mcalister’s Deli 215 Adams Dr Ste 209 | 817-594-3314 Montana Restaurant 1910 S Main St. | 817-341-3444 Nizza Pizza Pasta & Subs 1016 S Main St. | 817-594-9090

Big John’s Burgers & Beer 105 College Avenue | 817-999-8932

Ohana Japanese Steak House 126 E Interstate 20 | 817-596-2871

Blind Horse Saloon 1886 Mineral Wells Hwy 817-599-6501

Olive Garden 315 E Interstate 20 | 817-599-4207

Buffalo Wild Wings 320 Adams Dr | 817-598-0432 Buffet City 106 College Park Dr. | 817-599-5568 Chick-Fil-A 2525 S Main St. | 817-594-3001

On The Border 114 Interstate 20 East 817-594-2174 Outlaw BBQ 3101 Ranger Hwy Unit B 817-599-3520

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Outskirtz Grill 2524 Azle Hwy #101 | 817-598-0009

Tin Top Cafe 7974 Bethel Rd | 817-598-1222

Pastafina 807 S Main St | 817-599-5861

Tokyo Seafood & Steakhouse 126 E I-ww20 Ste 100 817-596-2871

Peaster Grocery & Grill 6231 Fm 920 | 817-341-4326 Pizza Place The 1218 S Main St | 817-594-0591

Wanda’s By Jr 1503 Fort Worth Hwy. 817-599-7421

Polo’s Mexican Cafe 6239 Fm 920 | 817-594-3732

Which Wich 220 Adams Dr Ste 230 817-598-0200

Pulido’s Mexican Restaurant 304 S Main St. | 817-594-0361

Whistle Hill Cafe 104 S Walnut St. | 817-599-4311

Rosa’s Cafe 28 1920 Martin Dr. | 817-599-5335

Wild Mushroom 1917 Martin Dr | 817-599-4935

Sake Japanese Steakhouse 114 College Park Dr 817-598-5955

Yesterday’s 201 N Main St. | 817-599-3903

Short Chef Creations 136 College Park Dr. | 817-594-7000 shortchefcreations.com Skinny’s Hamburgers 504 Palo Pinto St. | 817-594-3101 Starbucks Coffee Company 2010 S Main St. |817-341-2547 Sunny Street Cafe 1314 S. Main St. | 817-594-2210 The Shed Texas Kitchen and Bakery 4019 Fort Worth Hwy. 817-594-5533 shedsbread.com

WILLOW PARK Busy Berri Yogurt Shop 108 S Ranch House Rd 817-441-1100 Chicken Express 101 Ranch House Rd | 817-441-7177 Fish Creek 4899 E I-20 Service Rd N 817-441-1746 Milano’s Pizza & Pasta 119 S Ranch House Rd Ste 900 817-441-6737 Railhead Smokehouse Barbeque 120 S Ranch House Rd 817-441-2525

DINING

The Tamale Kid 204 Dennis Rd. | 817-341-8543

Yogurt Story 325 Adams Dr Ste 315

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