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With a keen eye for beauty and her understanding of various art genres Cynthia James will create a one of a kind masterpiece just for you.

Put on your leisure suit and flowered shirt, halter top and platform shoes, and boogie down to ten years of music.

4 day event to help promote western heritage and the “cowboy lifestyle”.

This year’s parade promises to be bigger and better than ever before!

Where you can find collectibles, comics, dolls, hankies, corks, toys and jewelry. There is even candy-Razzles, Pop Rocks and taffy.

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Movies

Film Jive with Jimmy Ray Sorrells.

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Art

Granbury Artist Cynthia James. Plus Local gallery and museum listings.

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Theater

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

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Activities

68th Annual Frontier Days and PRCA Rodeo, 4th of July events, H= FUN with Doc Rock - and more!

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Shopping

New 2 U consignment shop, a pickers paradise!

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Calendar of Events

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

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Music & Nightlife

Full listing of local live music venues and events.

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Dining

Complete listing of local dining opportunities.

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Cover: Reckless from Granbury Roller Derby posing for Shad Ramsey.

More photos from this event on page 15

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Welcome to My Hometowns Texas Cultural & Entertainment Magazine It’s June – Let’s Celebrate All the Happy Fathers in Our Lives!

Lately, I’ve been talking with a lot of people about what qualities make a man a good father. Kindness, generosity, nurturing spirit, were high on the list of favorites, followed closely by a man’s ability to be the steady rock a family leans on or the hard-worker who still makes time to attend every game, lesson, recital or school function their child participates in. All of these traits and many others were near the top of the list. But, when the people I polled really thought about the question, they unanimously said “a sense of humor” was number one!

This revelation didn’t really surprise me because that’s what I had been thinking too. Although my mother is no slouch in the humor

department, my dad was always the one who could make everyone laugh. So, it’s no surprise, that when I met a man that made me laugh I married him. Although that wasn’t the only qualification that made him a good father, it was certainly the one used most often when our kids were growing up. He was never afraid to look the fool if it solicited a laugh from them. His humor got the family through difficult times, made the good times even better and taught our children that a well-developed sense of humor is a quality that will advantage them throughout their lives.

At My Hometowns Texas we are all about celebrating the funny and fun-loving dads out there. Take that special guy out and treat him to a riproaring good time at the 67th Annual Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo in Weatherford where

he’ll be thrilled by some of the best rodeo entertainment in the nation. Or, treat dad to a taste of African safari at the Father’s Day Sunset Safari Dinner and Tour at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose where he can get up close to some of the most exotic and beautiful animals on earth. Take a peek at our Activities and Calendar of Events pages for a list of the many fun things to do with dad this year!

I’ve heard it said that, “laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”

Our wish for all you guys out there is for a Father’s Day that includes at least one great big belly laugh shared with the folks you love.

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SPIES, SEQUELS, AND SILLINESS

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on’t call it the most serious of box openings this month. It seems all major studios have decided to collectively release their least intelligent films at once. Moviegoers, naturally, will eat it up. Heralded as the month of a large question mark in an anything goes type of season, June provides studios the perfect time slot to release their quirkiest and sometimes questionable films.

They are banking on large audience turn outs from students being out of school and nicer weather beckoning people out of their rainy blues.

Slapstick comedy, dinosaur sequels, and talking imaginary bears will bring a nice crowd to the theatres for those seeking to get out and enjoy the first part of summer.

Spy, a comedy featuring comedian Melissa McCarthy, is first up to bat. Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst, and the unsung hero behind the Agency’s most dangerous missions. But when her partner (Jude Law) falls off the grid and another top agent (Jason Statham) is compromised, she volunteers to go deep undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent a global disaster.

The real treat in this film is the casting of Miranda Hart, a brilliant and hysterical English actor that plays a small role as McCarthy’s best friend. Opening June 5th nationwide.

Sure to be a massive early summer hit, Jurassic World has kept fans in the wait for more than two full decades. 22 years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a dinosaur adventure park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. This new park is owned by the Patel Corporation.

Owen (Chris Pratt), a member of Jurassic World’s on-site staff, conducts behavioral research on the Velociraptors. Jurassic World’s attendance rates begin to decline and a new attraction, created to re-spark visitor interest, backfires. Universal Pictures notes the special effects scenes in this sequel are some of the best to ever

hit movie screens. But seriously, can you believe it’s been 22 years since Jurassic Park came out??

Opening June 12th nationwide.

As promised, here’s the silly. Ted 2, opening June 26th is the sequel to the 2012 film Ted, directed

by Seth MacFarlane. This time around, Ted (Seth MacFarlane) is attempting to raise a child with his new wife, but in order to do so, he must prove that he’s a person.

This film also features big-screen draw and summer goldmine Mark Wahlberg. In a 2012 interview with Collider, Mark Wahlberg raved about Ted 2 saying, “Seth’s ideas for the second one are sick.

He comes from the world of episodic television so he knows how to tell the stories, man, in a way that most people don’t.”

in films such as action-packed San Andreas in 3D, horror film Insidious 3, and the Disney animated film Inside Out. Again, this is the month of anything goes, and usually does. So no matter what you’re in the mood for, you’re sure to find something to your liking in this bizarre (but great) month of releases. Off to the theatre you go!!

Fun Fact: Steven Spielberg first learned about Jurassic Park during a meeting in 1989, with the book’s author, Michael Crichton. The two had actually met to discuss a screenplay he had written for what would eventually become the TV series ER. By: Jimmy Ray Sorrells

June also brings us other genres

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Art there were endless facets to art.

It’s during her years at UCA that she began to hone in on the diversity of the art world and in turn this discovery led her to develop her own passions in glass, metals and clay.

“I found I loved making things no matter what, as simple as something for the house to something I consider fine art. I love using my imagination.”

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hen we spoke, Cynthia James, owner of Arefactz and award winning artist, was preparing to have photographs of her work taken for her website and social media pages. “This day and age it’s more complicated to keep up with one’s art. You must have a website and social media so people all over the world can view your art and potentially become customers and fans.”

Although she prefers to just be an artist, Cynthia is so much more. She is an entrepreneur, a savvy businesswoman, an adventurer and most importantly a kind and generous lady.

A self-proclaimed military (Navy) brat from both coasts, she moved around a lot but started college at Longwood College in Virginia. When she married, she and her husband moved to Arkansas. She soon went back to school, and that is when she earned a BA in teaching with a major in art, at the University of Central Arkansas.

While attending school, she got to meet and hang out with new and different kinds of artists. She learned about different mediums and styles of art, and she learned

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Cynthia has developed a keen eye for beauty. She is not limited to working with glass, although anyone who has seen her work will tell you, she excels at it.

Cynthia also works with metal and clay in varying forms.

She can transform just about anything into a work of art. A special piece of jewelry she has created is called a custom memory necklace. If you bring in your treasures like an old class ring, a baby ring, a key or a charm, Cynthia will create a one of a kind masterpiece just for you.

She creates jewelry that can be small and delicate or larger pieces that are striking and impressive. She has even taken on commissions to do various sized sculptures.

Most recently she accepted a commission from the Brazos Pregnancy Center, to sculpt award plaques for various levels of accomplishments.

It is her keen eye for beauty and her understanding of various art genres that has made her studio/gallery the crowning jewel it is on the Granbury Square. When you enter you will see a menagerie of art, not just a couple of paintings hung silently on a plain wall. The entirety of the space within is used to bring out the beauty of every piece of jewelry, painting and sculpture. Last year she purchased a building on the square, the Carriage House,

from Linda Preston. It came with a workshop. “My work is still at Artefactz, but the carriage house is a working studio and is open to visitors.

I’ve been very pleased. I still have three rooms at home that I work out of, two outdoor buildings, including a kiln and one indoor.”

For about fourteen years now Artefactz has been steadily growing, introducing new artists to the people and visitors of Granbury, and most recently receiving awards.

Cynthia became the recipient of the prestigious, “Women in the Arts Recognition Award” from the Elizabeth Crockett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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the mayor of Granbury, Nin Hulett, presented Cynthia with a proclamation on May 5, 2015 that stated, “We are proud you have been acknowledged for your outstanding creativity and artistic flair, and we are grateful to have your artwork on Granbury’s Historic Square.”

Prior to receiving the award the mayor sent a letter of recommendation to the Elizabeth Crockett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution stating, “In short,

Cynthia’s high caliber of character and keen artistic expertise set her well above others in her field. Cynthia James is a committed and creative public servant and I highly recommend her for the “Women in the Arts Recognition Award.”

We are all proud to call her one of our own.

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GRANBURY Artefactz 120 N. Houston Street (817) 573-9446 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 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 hctxhs.org/Museums/jail.htm U.S. Veterans Museum 601 Thorpe Springs Road (817) 578-3288

White Buffalo Gallery 200 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-1988 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

Wolf Crossing Art Gallery 1410 Fall Creek Hwy. (817) 326-0232 Your Private Collection 106 North Houston (817) 579-7733 yourprivatecollection.com Glen Rose Barnard’s Mill Art Museum 307 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-7494 barnardsmill.com Somervell County Museum 101 Vernon Street 254-898-0640 www.myhometownstexas.com

Doss Heritage and Culture Center 1400 Texas Drive Weatherford 817-599-6168 dosscenter.org

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Theater - Granbury

A “Rock Opera� with special effects off the charts!

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othing ever this technical has been done in the Opera House or in Granbury!

The music is powerful and the production has brilliant visuals and spectacular effects.

Directed by Kent Whites Ashley Blaine as Molly Jared Ball as Sam

Granbury Theatre Company presents Ghost the Musical from June 5 - July 5 at the Granbury Opera House. The original film version was nominated for Best Film in 1990 and starred Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore.

Ghost the Musical is a timeless fantasy about the power of love.

Walking back to their apartment one night, Sam and Molly are mugged, leaving Sam murdered on a dark street. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next and unable to leave Molly who he learns is in grave danger. With the help of a phony storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, Sam tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving and protecting her.

For more information call 817-579-0952 or visit granburytheatrecompany.org

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Theater - Granbury Some of the artist’s music that we will be featuring will include: Zac Brown Band, Mark O’ Connor, Randy Travis, Crystal Gayle, Charlie Daniels, Eddie Rabbitt, Lonestar, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, George Strait, The Oak Ridge Boys, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, Patsy Cline, Eddie Arnold, Jim Reeves, Keith Whitley, Garth Brooks, George Jones, John Conlee & Little Big Town…just to name a few!

Sean Mitchell

“Now & Then A Country Showcase” is gonna be a good one! We’re

going to showcase some of the best country music around! We’ll explore artists from the good ol’ days of classic country, as well as some of the

We will also feature a very special solo tribute from our own “Blue Eyed Fiddler,” Mike Echols, in honor of his grandfather’s recent passing…Mr. Theron Wilson.

Out” crowds than we can count! So, as we continue to pump out the hits and bring you to your feet with laughter, memories and a whole lot more, we are glad that you are coming to see us already ...in 2015!

Tell your friends & family and come see us!

It’s gonna be a blast!

For any additional information that you might be needing, please call our “Box Office Voice Mail”…the number is, (855) 823-5550…or visit us online at www.bigcitymusicrevue.com for schedules, times and tickets!

We’ll see you there!

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modern artists who are keepin’ the “Country”, in Country music!!

The vocalists highlighted in this concert production are: Sean Mitchell, Alecia Echols, Brayton Mitchell, Katy Allen, Wayland Puckett & Zac Wilson!

Our return to the Granbury Live Theater in 2014 was a huge success with more “Sold

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Theater - Weatherford

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HEATRE OFF THE SQUARE IN WEATHERFORD proudly presents the musical production in their 2015 Season of Shows.8 – TRACK, The Sounds of the 70’s, In Concert, is conceived by Rick Seeber, with musical arrangements by Michael Gribbin. Performance rights for 8 – TRACK, The Sounds of the 70’s, In Concert are handled exclusively by Steele Spring Stage Rights, www.StageRights.com and is produced in association with Segue, Inc. This musical is directed by Darla Robinson, with Wally Jones as Assistant Director. The show begins Friday, June 12and runs weekends through June 28.

Put on your leisure suit and flowered shirt, halter top and platform shoes, and boogie down to ten years of groundbreaking music. This show is a fast paced musical romp through one of the most impassioned decades of the 20th century which features music from The Carpenters, Barry Manilow, Marvin Gaye, Helen Reddy, the Bee Gees, and more! Rediscover the heart and soul of this forgotten decade during this moving and hilarious musical in concert!

8-TRACK: “An Electric…

Energetic…Powerful good time!” The Los Angeles Times Members of the cast are Jessica Braswell, Kate Cowling, Edwina Himes, Andrew Justice, Hank Minor, Peggy Osburn, and Don Turner.

Attend an afternoon or evening of entertainment beginning Friday, June 12, and running through Sunday, June 28. 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.

For more information call: 817-341-8687 or visit www.theatreoffthesquare.org.

Enrollment for the 2015 Summer Children’s Theatre Camp for kids in grades 3 – 9 is open until June 12.Visit the website for more information and the enrollment form.

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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

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he Texas Opry Theater is hosting concerts by some of the biggest names in the traditional country music field in Weatherford this summer. Names such as Larry Gatlin with the Blackwood Quartet on Saturday, June 6th with two shows at 3pm and 8pm backed musically by their very own award winning musicians, The Amazing Made In Texas Show Time Band. The Blackwood Quartet will provide the famous harmonies made famous by the Gatlin brothers, local favorite Bill Brooks will open and emcee the show.

Larry and his brothers were awarded three 1979 trophies for Single Of The Year “All The Gold In California”, Album Of The Year “Straight Ahead” and Male Vocalist Of The Year for Larry. To date, Larry and the brothers hold 36 Top 40 hits to their credit. Country classics like “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer To You)”, “Broken Lady”, “I Wish You Were Someone I Loved”, and

of course the aforementioned “All The Gold In California (is in a bank in somebody else’s name)” and so many more.

Then on Saturday, July 4th with one show at 3pm, one of The Texas Opry Theater’s most popular singers returns for an annual appearance.

Gene Watson is marking 53 years as one of our greatest living country vocalists.

His ageless voice sounds exactly as it did when he first recorded in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Performances such as “Fourteen Carat Mind,” “Love In The Hot Afternoon,” “Farewell Party,” “Memories To Burn,” “Paper Rosie,” and so many more have forged Gene Watson’s reputation as a “Singer’s Singer.” He is the envy of his peers and the idol of such younger performers as Joe Nichols, Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Lee Ann Womack and Randy Travis.

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Sharing the opening credits with Luke will be Allen Hurt.

Over the years, Allen’s music has gained airplay on radio stations throughout the US and Europe. His career has crossed paths with music legends such as Ray Price, who Allen toured with and has shared the stage for many years along with other greats like Don Williams, Bobby Bare, Del McCoury and his long time mentor Porter Wagoner.

Backing up Luke and Allen will be The Texas Opry’s own Amazing Made In Texas Show Time Band with Roger Ramsey on bass, Christian Hutton on guitar, Josh Rodgers on drums and Dale Morris Jr. on fiddle.

On July 22nd thru the 25th, The Amazing Made In Texas Show Time Band has been invited with Michael Hix to the Walters Dinner Theater in Ontario, Canada to share their amazing talents with our neighbors to the north.

On Saturday, August 8th at 3pm and 8pm The Texas Opry will welcome Mr. Rose Colored Glasses, John Conlee. More about that show next month!

Tickets for these great shows are on sale now at The Texas Opry Theater’s office by calling 817-3411000 or online at www. texasoprytheater.com.

The Texas Opry Theater also has a Go Fund Me account set up for fans and patrons that might want to help the theater achieve some much needed capital improvements.

Those wishing to donate may access the GoFundMe account on our website at www.texasoprytheater.com .

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Opening the show for Gene Watson up and coming singer/ songwriter Luke Robinson.

Luke began performing regularly on Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue. Luke achieved success on the Texas Country charts with top 30’s singles “That’s What I Tell Myself” & “Tequila Sheila” of the CD “Bad Luck”.

The owners and staff of The Texas Opry Theater located at 315 York Ave in the heart of the historical district are committed to providing the best of family friendly entertainment in a cool, clean and comfortable environment. The theater is handicap accessible and provides 475 seats and a concession area. If you have not been to the theater lately or at all, you are cordially invited to experience entertainment at its finest.

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Activities of western themed goodies and the concession stands will be cooking up lots of traditional rodeo treats each day.

So, grab the family and come on out to the Parker County Sheriff’s Posse grounds for the 67th Annual Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo. It’s a Texas tradition you can’t miss!

Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo: Wednesday – Saturday, June 10,11,12 and 13 Four evening performances 7:30 pm Parade: Wednesday, June 19 5:00 pm start

Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo – Four Days of a Parker County Tradition!

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ince 1948 the Parker County Sheriff’s Posse has been holding their annual Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo in the month of June to help promote western heritage and the “cowboy lifestyle”.

The four day event kicks off with the 2015 Frontier Days Rodeo Parade on Wednesday, June 10. This year’s parade promises to be bigger and better than ever before! It’s free to enter and includes everything from horses and floats to tractors and business vehicles. The parade begins at 5pm and winds around down North Main Street and through part of Weatherford’s historic district. Claim your streetside vantage point early and enjoy a taste of old west meets modern day Texas.

The rodeo begins each night at 7:30 pm June 10th through the 13th. Events include: barrel racing, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, bull riding, steer roping, calf/ goat scramble, county team roping, bareback riding and saddle bronc riding. Kids can try their hand at a special event called mutton bustin’.

You can always expect lots of laughter and cheering at this popular event that pits

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two unpredictable elements against each other; kids and animals!

After the rodeo stick around and listen to some of the best country entertainers performing today. Wednesday starts the festivities off with Eleven Hundred Springs.

This country rock band is one of the few remaining outlaw country bands in the nation. They’re followed on Thursday evening by Wynn Williams and the Hazers, a rising country music artist and his band that play a little bit of old, a little bit of new and a whole lot of pure country. Zane Williams provides Friday’s entertainment. He’s been called equal parts bar-room entertainer and introspective poet and just recently performed in Nashville on the stage at the Grand Ole Opry. Rounding out the entertainment on Saturday night will be Shane Smith and the Saints with their weathered grit sound of old roots rock and traditional country music.

As always, vendors and exhibitors will be on hand to tempt you with a variety

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Activities Activities wind down on Sunday, so come take a leisure stroll, get a snack and say happy birthday America.

For more info go to http://www. granburychamber.com/pages/th-ofjuly

East Parker County’s Boomin’ 4th is sponsored by the

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GRANBURY HOTEL/MOTEL Best Western 1517 ourth of July, just the words bring N. Pla- 3-5th on the Historic Square. Beginning to mind a bevy of activities, food za Dr at 9 am on Friday, July 3rd there will

and beverages, games, live music, friends and the coveted fireworks. If you live in or around Hood or Parker Counties you are in luck. There will be more to do than can ever be done between the two. Both events are free to the public.

Hood county’s celebration is Granbury’s Old Fashioned 4th of July brought to you by the

Granbury Chamber of Commerce, July

be arts & crafts, food vendors and live music on the Langdon Center lawn, as well as D&D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Show at Mike Brown Hyundai.

On Saturday, the parade starts down Pearl Street at 10 am, and the Kiwanis are sponsoring a 5K at Tidwell Field.

The Tom Ward decorated bike contest is at the GISD administrative building, Ranch Rodeo at the Reunion Grounds, live jazz that evening at Langdon Center lawn, and at approximately 9:45 pm fireworks over Lake Granbury.

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East Parker County Chamber of Commerce and the city of Hudson Oaks. Celebrations begin at 6 pm and go till 10 pm on Saturday, July 4th at Gene L. Voyles Park located at 210 N. Lakeshore Dr. Hudson Oaks, with an all day schedule of events and a special Kids Korner with face painting, arts & crafts and more. You can purchase food at the food court like hotdogs, BBQ and snow cones or bring your own picnic basket, but please no glass containers, no smoking in the park, and no pop-up tents will be allowed. Wear red, white and blue and take your turn in the FUNtastic photo booth to commemorate America’s 239th birthday. Fireworks begin about 9:15 pm and are sponsored by Jerry’s GM and Charlie Gilchrist’s Southwest Auto Group. For more go to http:// www.eastparkerchamber.com/ BOOMIN-4TH.281.0.html

Somervell county’s celebration

in Glen Rose On July 4th, at 10 am the Glen Rose/Somervell County parade rolls through downtown.

The fireworks show starts at dark at the Wheeler Branch Reservoir. But, don’t wait until then to get your spot and listen to the Mike Daniels Band entertain you, starting at 8 pm.

Also on the 4th, Oakdale Park summer concerts features 3 Rivers Shine and Mike Wissel and the Pawn Shop Pistols from 5 – 10 pm.

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Activities Health = Fitness + You + Nutrition (FUN)

Running versus Walking which is better for you?

There is much controversy surrounding the topic of running vs walking. There have been many studies done going back about ten years or more, concerning this debate. The results & findings of this research may surprise you.

Running or jogging is no better than vigorous walking. Unless one is training specifically for long distance running (endurance) or sprinting (speed), then it is much better to walk. Both types of exercise have been shown to burn about the same amount of calories. The difference is that jogging takes a much greater toll on the body. The constant stress of pounding on pavement eventually wears out the knee/hip joints and spinal vertebrae causing lower back problems.

Often lifetime runners have to resort to walking & joint replacement operations. There is also the issue of deep breathing the car exhaust & pollution while running, thus making it quite counterproductive. If you have to run, then try to do it on turf or a treadmill where there is somewhat of a shock absorber effect.

Look around the natural world and you’ll discover that humans are the only species that run for long distances. Animals typically run only as a fight or flight response analogous to being a predator or prey. For example, white-tail deer only run when threatened in some fashion.

Most of the time they walk and stand around, yet they are strong, trim and never obese.

One should walk at a brisk pace of 4 mph, if possible. You’ll find that a longer pace, each individual step, is achieved by walking, which results in increased stretching & better flexibility. Walking up an incline like hills will work the legs and butt even more.

The top overall recommendation from the comparative studies revealed that interval training is the best. This combines the two efforts of running and walking into one, as a short intense sprint is followed by walking then repeated several times. This can be performed by running for thirty seconds or one minute followed by an equivalent time of walking or slightly longer if needed. This is also known as exert and recover; a common strategy used in cycling. Only twenty minutes and three times a week will give very good cardio results while burning up the calories.

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It’s the equation for life!

The author Rock & his wife Tammy are the owners of ‘SpellBound’, the store on the north side of the square. Feel free to stop in anytime & ask Doc Roc anything you’d like to know.

Activities Photos from Memorial Weekend Cruisin’ Granbury Elvis, Hot Rods & Poodle Skirts!

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Shopping square feet of consignments that house everything from antique to modern and western to contemporary furniture, décor and more. There you can find just about anything, even if you didn’t know you needed it.

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recently had a conversation with the vivacious Holly Robinson, owner of New 2 U Consignments and Furnishings.

I was shocked to hear her employee refer to her as “Holly Jolly”. When I asked Holly about it she laughingly stated that each of them had a nickname at the store, for the purpose of making work fun.

“I try to laugh at things. It is what is. Funny though, it was a nickname of mine when I was a kid.”

Holly Robinson already had a lot on her plate as wife, mother, grandmother and professional organizer. But, she had another calling, not her childhood dream of running an orphanage, but to open the New 2 U consignment shop.

When her clients found it difficult to part with the things they had collected from their past, she accepted the challenge on faith in November of 2011, and has been well rewarded.

Instead of a million kids, she is thankful for those unanswered prayers, she now finds forever homes for orphaned furniture, décor, antiques and more.

contains multitudes of vignettes filled with antiques strategically placed for your shopping pleasure. There you can find collectibles, comics, dolls, hankies, corks, toys and jewelry.

There is even candy--Razzles, Pop Rocks and taffy.

The bigger store means you can purchase newly handmade, one-of-a kind items like soap, candles and crosses. You can even find complimentary refreshments, coffee and water along with the occasional treat, here and there. And, back by popular demand is the western and rustic area with more furniture and décor.

There is now a colorful outdoor furniture and yard art patio. The most impressive is the 2,000

New 2 U Consignments and Furnishings opened with a mere 500 square feet and within the first month expanded to 1500 square feet and now occupies more than 5,000 square feet.

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Once again proving herself to be a savvy business woman, Holly aligned the store with its very own Facebook page.

People can shop online and then fifteen minutes later show up at the store and make their purchases. As Holly puts it, “(FB) has been huge for business, especially for the more rare items.”

Not one to let anything go to waste, she also conducts TRADE DAYS where quarterly she offers outdoor spaces for $25.00.

You will need to wear your best walking shoes, because combined with the store you are looking at 7,000 square feet of shopping ecstasy.

Holly also made a strategic move when she added U-Haul.

She had no plans to buy the building or to add U-Hau,l but after several talks with her friend and mentor, owner of Sugar & Spice, things just fell into place. “I had no idea I’d be here, running a U-Haul, but it just walked in the door and has been a huge blessing.”

The new, New 2 U Consignments and Home Furnishings is located at 311 Western Hills Trail, just around the bend from their former location. They accept new merchandise by appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 11:00-3:00. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Trade Days are announced via email

and website so join the mail list soon or check the website regularly.

Do not forget about their Facebook page, you don’t want to miss a thing! www.facebook.com/ new2udecor “I believe that God has lead me here. I think he has something great planned so I will follow where he leads me.” Holly is a ball of energy and has an infectious laugh with a deep seeded faith that has guided her every step of the way. She even made her store a drop off location for the Toys for Tots campaign because, ‘every child deserves a toy at Christmas.’

Her husband bought them an RV because as he has told her on several occasions, the only time he sees her sit and do nothing is when they take the RV and go somewhere to just hang out.

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CALENDAR A place to have fun

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Open Every Day

Chandor Gardens 711 W. Lee Ave., Weatherford Mon – Fri 9 am-5 pm 817-613-1700 Sat 9 am-3 pm & Sun 12-4 pm Clark Botanical Gardens 567 Maddux Rd., Weatherford Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Sun 10am-5pm 942-682-4856 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 – 5:29 pm Every Day Weatherford Farmer’s Market 213 and 217 Fort Worth Street Mondays – Sundays, 8 am-6:15 pm

Museums

Barnard’s Mill & Art Museum 307 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose 10-5 Saturday & 1-5 Sunday 254-897-7494 Bridge Street History Center 319 E Bridge St., Granbury 1-4 pm Saturdays 817-573-8810 Free Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose Thurs, Fri, Sat 10 am – 4 pm 254-897-3200 Doss Heritage Culture Center 1400 Texas Dr, Weatherford Tuesday – Saturday 10 am till 5 pm Thursday 10 am till 8 pm 817-599-6168 Free Granbury Dollhouse Museum 421 East Bridge St., Granbury Sat 10 am-4 pm Sun 1-4 pm 817-894-5194 Granbury Historic Railroad Depot 109 Ewell St., Granbury 1-4 pm Monday-Saturday 817-573-2557 Free

EVENTS JUNE 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 Through August 1, 2015 Somervell County Museum 101 Vernon St., Glen Rose 11 am-4 pm Wednesday-Saturday 254-898-0640 Free US Veterans Museum of Granbury 601 N. Thorp Springs Road 10 am – 4 pm Tues-Sat 817-578-3288 Yeats-Duke 1858 Working Museum 214 N Crockett St., Granbury Demonstrations from 2 – 4 pm 10 – 5 pm Friday & Saturday 817-707-1012

Live Theatre

Big City Music Revue Granbury Live Theater 114 N Crockett St “Now & Then: A Country Showcase” June 13 & 27at 3 and 7 pm 855-823-5550 Granbury Theatre Company presents: Ghost: The Musical June 5-July 5 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 June 6 at 3 pm & 8 pm Larry Gatlin &The Blackwood Quartet Amazing Made in Texas Showtime Band 817-341-1000 Theatre Off the Square presents: “8-Track, The Sounds of the 70’s, In Concert” June 12-28 Musical Comedy 114 N Denton St., Weatherford Fri & Sat 8 pm Sun 2 pm 817-341-8687 (817-341-TOTS)

Hood County Courthouse Museum 100 E Pearl St., Granbury 8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 817-579-3200 Hood County Jail Museum 208 N Crockett St Granbury Fri, Sat, Sun 1 pm – 4 pm 817-573-5135 www.myhometownstexas.com

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Wineries

Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles St. 817-598-4150 Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 m Fri & Sat10 am-6 pm Sun 2-6 pm

Bluff Dale Vineyards 5222 CR 148, Bluff Dale Mon,Wed,Thurs,Fri,Sat 11am6pm Sun 12-6 pm 254-728-3540 Music: Check website www.bluffdalevineyards.com

Friday and Saturday

Barking Rocks Winery 1919 Allen Dr., Granbury Fri &Sat 12-5 pm 817-579-0007

D’Vine Wine 107 E Bridge St., Granbury Mon-Thurs 12 – 6 pm Fri & Sat 12-8 pm Sun 12-5 pm 817-573-7200

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

Tuesday & Thursday

YOGA at Chandor Gardens 5:30pm 711 W. Lee Avenue, Weatherford

Wednesday

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 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 The Winery at Pemberton Cellars 3500 Lipan Hwy, Granbury 12-7 pm Sat 817-408-0473 Music: Check Facebook Pemberton-Cellars /1963402563800457

Libraries

East Parker County Library 201 FM 1187 North, Aledo Tues-Fri 10am-6 pm Sat 10 am-1 pm 817-441-6545 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

Thursday & Saturday Karaoke at VFW Post #7835 1st&3rd Saturdays 8-12 pm Every Thursday 8-11 pm 3670 W Hwy 377, Granbury 817-579-1922

Friday

Christina’s Bistro presents: High Tea, with a Texas Twist 1st and 3rd Fridays 110 N Houston St., Granbury 2-4:30 pm 817-59-1707 East Parker County Library Storytime for 2-5 yr olds 201 FM 1187 North, Aledo 10:30 am 817-441-6545 Gym Kat Sports Center-Granbury 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd Friday Fun Night 7-10 pm $10/person; $1 concessions

Somervell County Library 108 Allen Dr., Glen Rose 254-897-4582 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

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Somervell County Citizen’s Center 209 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose Country & Western Dance 2nd & 4th Fridays June 12-Michael Cote June 26-Steve Blackmon 7-9:30 pm 254-897-2139 Uptown Arts The Fun of Art! Art classes-2nd& 4th Friday 401 Cleveland Rd., Granbury 682-936-2581

Saturday

Karen’s Kritters-Bluff Dale Petting Farm for all ages 19571 E FM 1188 9 am-noon254-967-4016 Parker Paws Pet Adoption Petsmart IH 20, Exit 408-Weatherford June 13,20,27 11 am – 2 pm 817-694-5718

Auctions Plus Pavilion 9504 E Hwy 377-Cresson Consignment Auction www.auctionsplustexas.com 817-382-1530 Movies in the Park-Weatherford Ballfields at Holland Lake Park FREE-Begins at dusk Big Hero 6 Texas Opry Theater-Weatherford Larry Gatlin &The Blackwood Quartet 3 & 8 pm 817-341-1000 Dinosaur Valley State Park National Trails Day Several hikes all day Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 254-897-4588 Acton Nature Center – Acton 6900 Smokey Hill Ct. 1st Saturday Bird Walk-FREE 7 am 817-326-6005

Saturday and Sunday

Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose “Wonders of Creation – Soaring in Splendor” 11 am & 2 pm 254-897-3200

1st - 24th

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Night Hike 9-10:30 pm 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171ext 222

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

Quiet Disquiet: A Series by Crystal Davis Langdon Center Gordon House 308 E Pearl St. Granbury 10am-4pm 817-279-1164

2nd

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Jackpot 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

5th

Aledo First Fridays 200 FM 1187 S Summer Concert Series & FREE Family Fun 817-441-7016 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Discovery After Dark Tour 1789 County Rd 2009 7-10 pm 254-897-2960

5th - 7th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose B.R.A.T. Barrel Race 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

6th

6thAnnual All American Bicycle Rally Springtown Chamber of Commerce 915 W Hwy 199, Springtown 817-220-7828register 6:30 am

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8th - 12th

Weatherford Art AssocWeatherford Art Camp for Kids Ages 6-9 & 10-12 817-599-3278

9th

Tip-a-Cop Proceeds support Police Department Grumps 3503 E Hwy 377, Granbury 5-9 pm 817-808-9210 Opera Guild of Granbury Melody Belles Singers of Granbury DeCordova Bend Country Club Buffet Luncheon at noon 5301 Country Club Dr., Acton 10:30 am 682-936-9572 RSVP Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Buckle Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

10th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Team Roping 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

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Frontier Days Rodeo Parade 9th Grade Center, Weatherford 5 pm 817-597-7458

10th - 13th

Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo Sheriff’s Posse 2201 Mineral Wells Hwy.Weatherford 7:30 pm 817-301-3369/817-454-4586 See page 12 for more information

12th

Girl’s Night Out-Granbury On the Square 5- 7:30 pm 817-579-5299

15th - 17th

Camp Discovery FUMC 301 S Main St. Weatherford 5:15-8 pm 817-599-4231

16th

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Nature Journaling Event 10 am-4 pm Homeschool event 254-897-2960 reservations

Music, Massage & Merlot D’Vine Wine –Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 7-11pm 817-573-7200

Corks& Canvas Class D’Vine Wine-Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 6-8 pm RSVP 817-573-7200

TheatreOff the Square Children’s Summer Camp Register thru June 12 817-917-1686 www.theatreoffthesquare.org

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Buckle Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-450919

12th - 14th

19th

Lone Star Street Rod Assoc.

State Run Hewlett Park-Granbury 650 E State Loop 426 All Day 432-631-1670 Free Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose D & D Barrel Race 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

Pitch-In Texas Edge Golf Fundraiser Hidden Oaks-Granbury 2701 Hideaway Bay 12 – 5 pm

19th - 21st

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose AMHR Mini Horse Show 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

13th

20th

Movies in the Park-Weatherford Ballfields at Holland Lake Park FREE-Begins at dusk The Little Rascals

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Father’s Day Sunset Safari Dinner & Tour 6-10 pm Reservations required 254-897-2960

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Night Sounds 8:30-10 pm 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171 x222

Movies in the Park-Weatherford Ballfields at Holland Lake Park FREE-Begins at dusk Despicable Me 2

Summer Concerts-Glen Rose Oakdale Park Stage 1019 NE Barnard St Bring lawn chairs 8-10 pm Joe Bass &The Double Mountain Boys

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

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Photo Tour 4-8 pm Reservations required 254-897-2960

Saddle Bags BBQ Trade DazeGranbury 3636 Hwy 377 S 817-579-7200

CWJC Charity Classic-Granbury Nutcracker Golf Club 9500 Orchard Dr 7am-1:30 pm 817-573-6677

Weatherford Housing Authority Annual Father’s Day Event Love Street Park 309 Love St., Weatherford 10am – 2 pm

Dinosaur Valley State Park Nature Walk 10-11 am Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 254-897-4588

Sounds of Summer Concerts Granbury Courthouse Square 7-10 pm 800-950-2212 Music: Two Ton Folk

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After Hours on the Square – Glen Rose Shopping, music, and fun 5 – 9 pm Lake Mineral Wells State Park Cowboy Campfire-Music & Poetry 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 8-10pm 940-328-1171 x222

23rd

D’Vine Wine-Granbury Pinterest Party 107 E Bridge St 6-8 pm 817-573-7200 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Buckle Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

24th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Team Roping 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

25th

Boots, BBQ & Bachelors Charity Event The Brooks at Weatherford 1185 W Lake Dr., Weatherford 6 -10 pm 817-565-2028

26th

Music, Massage & Merlot D’Vine Wine –Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 7-11 pm 817-573-7200

27th

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose 3-7 pm Animal Keeper Talk & Tour Dinner 5:30 pm Reservations Photo Tour 4-8 pm 254-897-2960 Summer Concerts-Glen Rose Oakdale Park Stage 1019 NE Barnard St Bring lawn chairs 8-10 pm Pearl &The Polka Dots Fly Over and Pancake Breakfast Granbury Municipal Airport 400 Howard Clemmons Rd 8-10 am Movies in the Park-Weatherford Ballfields at Holland Lake Park FREE-Begins at dusk The Boxtrolls Miss Parker County Peach Pageant Deadline: June 20 Weatherford Community Bldg 701 Narrow St., Weatherford 817-596-9415/817-991-7760

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Glen Rose Classic Car Show 107 NE Vernon, Glen Rose Open Class – 42 awards 11 am – 2 pm Free 817-797-1197 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Spot the Nature Myth!

100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 8:30-10pm 940-328-1171, ext. 222 Last Saturday Gallery Night On the Square-Granbury 6-9 pm 817-579-7733 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Foutch Bull Buck Out 9th Annual Texas Bash Derby 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

903-848-4150

29th - July 3rd

Creation Evidence MuseumGlen Rose Dinosaur Excavations 8 am- 1 pm 254-897-3200

30th

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose African Safari Day Camp 9 am-4 pm Homeschool event 254-897-2960 reservations Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Buckle Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

Upcoming Events

July 3rd - 5th Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Tuley Truck Roping 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509 Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration Granbury Courthouse Square Parade 10 am from GHS 817-573-1622 First Monday Trade Days-Weatherford Corner of Santa Fe Dr and Hwy 80/180 9 am – 4 pm 3rd - 6th Field of Flags – Glen Rose All Day - Free U.S. 67 & Texas 144 817-219-2689 11th Parker County Peach Festival Historic Downtown Weatherford 8 am-5 pm 817-596-3801

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Music/Nightlife Live Music Venues 2nd

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 8 pm Steve Helms Band

4th Fire Oak Grill - Weatherford

Slice the Pizza Spot-Aledo 8 pm Peter Spence/The Jet Poets

Railhead BBQ - Aledo 7 pm Jason Eady

6 pm Bodie Powell

Lake Weatherford Marina7 pm Dusty Smirl Band

5th

Texas Opry Theater - Weatherford 3 & 8 pm Larry Gatlin &The Blackwood Quartet

Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Luke McGlathery

Raz on the Braz Music Festival - Millsap 12 pm Don Burke/Dave Thomas

Raz on the Braz Music Festival - Millsap 8 pm Tejas Brothers

Breakwater Grill The Band James A’marie

Hillbilly Haven - Millsap 2 pm Rob Redwine

ALEDO Slice the Pizza Spot 9650 E Bankhead Hwy 817-441-1466

Loco Coyote Grill 1795 County Rd 1004 254-897-2324

Godley Big Daddy’s Saloon 8837 Hwy 171 817-389-2224

WEATHERFORD FIRE OAK GRILL On the Square | Weatherford 114 Austin Ave, 817-598-0400 fireoakgrill.com

GRANBURY BARKING ROCKS WINERY 1919 Allen Court 817-579-0007 Boozers 211 M & M Ranch Road 817-579-6094 boozersbar.net Breakwater 1003 White Cliff Rd 817-964-3634

6th Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noonChris Wood Band

The Vintage Grill - Weatherford 7 pm Elaina Kay Music

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Full Cup Books & Coffee 900 S. Main St | 817-304-5242 Outskirtz Grill 2524 Azle Hwy #101 817-598-0009

Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S. Ranch House Road Willow Park | 817-441-2525 railheadbbq.net

Diamond D’s 3605 Contrary Creek Road 817-573-2100 Farinas 202 N Houston St. 817-579-5300

MUSIC

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

Sweet Springs Winery 215 N. Main Street Weatherford, TX 76086 817-594-3333 The Texas Opry Theatre 319 York Ave. 817-341-1000

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Music/Nightlife Redneck Triathlon - Aledo 12 pm Nick Verzosa & The Noble Union Railhead BBQ - Aledo 7:30 pm Trimmier Big Daddy’s Saloon - Godley 8 pm Allen Rowe

Wild Country - Granbury 9 pm Comanche Creek

16th Railhead BBQ - Aledo

7:00 Jason Boland & Steve Helms

Tequilas Bar Y Grill - Weatherford 6 pm Cominsky-Williams

19th

Swanny’s BBQ & Steakhouse Granbury 7 pm Syndi Michaels & Proper Villains

Boozers - Granbury 9 pm Tom Loris

Boozers - Granbury 9 pm Rock Blues Band

9th Railhead BBQ - Aledo 12 pm Adam Hood 11th Lake Weatherford Marina – 7 pm Clint Moody Band

12th Back Porch Sports Bar -

Slice the Pizza Spot - Aledo 6 pm Taylor Hickey Band

Big Daddy’s Saloon-Godley 8 pm Chase Sanford Band Railhead BBQ - Aledo 7:30 pm Dalton Domino

20th Wild Country - Granbury 9 pm Grant Gilbert Music

Farinas - Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie

Acton / 9 pm Beau Taylor

Breakwater - Granbury 7 pm Elaina Kay Music

Railhead BBQ - Aledo 7:30 pm Amos Moses Band

Granbury Square - Granbury 7 pm Two Ton Folk

Swanny’s BBQ - Granbury 7-10 pm The Band James A’marie

Boozers - Granbury 9 pm Keen Country Band/Rancy May

World’s Toughest Rodeo Weatherford 10 pm Zane Williams

Railhead BBQ - Aledo 7:30 pm Scott Burgess & The Gringo Kings

Outskirtz Grill - Weatherford 7 pm Woody & The Pickers

23rd Railhead BBQ - Aledo 7:30 pm Randy Brown & Brandon Rhyder

Boozers - Granbury 8 pm DeWayne Daniels

MUSIC

Big Daddy’s Saloon - Godley 8 pm UFC

13th Railhead BBQ - Aledo 6 pm Sand Dollar Rodeo

Big City Music Revue - Granbury Now & Then: A Country Showcase 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550 Revolver Brewing - Granbury 12 noon Green Light Pistol Farina’s - Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Weatherford 7 pm Shane Smith &The Saints

26th Railhead BBQ - Aledo 7:30 pm Mark Allan Atwood Swanny’s Granbury The Band James A’marie Boozers - Granbury 9 pm Shane Terrell

27th

Railhead BBQ - Aledo 7:30 pm Band of Brothers Farinas - Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie

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Big City Music Revue - Granbury Now & Then: A Country Showcase 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550

Upcoming Music

Boozers - Granbury 5 pm Chris Wood

July 4th Oakdale Park - Glen Rose 5 pm 3 Rivers Shine Mike Wissel & the Pawn Shop Pistols

Swanny’s BBQ - Granbury 7 pm HelluvaNote

4th of July Fireworks - Glen Rose 8 pm Mike Daniels Band

Outskirtz Grill - Weatherford 8 pm Thawind Mills

Big City Music Revue - Granbury America the Beautiul: The Voice of Freedom 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550

Wild Country - Granbury 9 pm Truck Stop Gamblers Big Daddy’s Saloon - Godley 9 pm Joshua Hulsey

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

Texas Opry Theater Weatherford Gene Watson & the Farewell Party Ban

Local Dining Listings!

HOOD/SOMERVELL COUNTY GRANBURY

DINING ON THE SQUARE BABE’S CHICKEN HOUSE W. Pearl St. | 817-573-9777 The Back Porch Sports Bar 3132 Fall Creek Hwy. 817-326-8200 Breakwater 1003 White Cliff Rd. 817-964-3634 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

DINING

CHILI’S BAR & GRILL 1000 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-9402

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 | 817-3264752 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

COTTON PATCH 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-6461

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

DICKEY’S BARBEQUE PIT 3906-100 Hwy 377 E |817-573-2897

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

DOC POSSUM’S BBQ & BURGERS 3132 Fall Creek Hwy | 817-326-2277 www.facebook.com/docpossums

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

EIGHTEEN NINETY GRILLE 115 E. Pearl St. | 817-533-3400 eighteenninety.com FIREHOUSE CAFE 1462 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-1160 FLAMES SEAFOOD GRILL AND BAR 1030 E Hwy 377, Suite 100 817-573-2998

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

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Dining MONTES BREAKFAST BURRITOS 2202 E Hwy 377 | 817-573-0250 PANCHITO’S 4506 Weatherford Hwy. |817-5731923 SABOR MEXICANO TAQUERIA & GRILL 515 W. Bridge St. | 817-573-6202 Salsa Verde 745 E. Bluebonnet | 817-964-3488 (Just outside Indian Harbor gate

Los Primos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 902 NE Big Bend Trl | 254-897-2377 PIE PEDDLERS Fresh Baked Pies 102 Walnut St. | 254-897-9228 RIVERHOUSE GRILL 210 SW Barnard St. | 254-898-8514 ROUGH CREEK LODGE Reservations CR2013 254-965-3700 or 800-864-4705 SIMPLE SIMON’S PIZZA Hwy. 67 - Delivery - 254-898-0022

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

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

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

TOLAR DINING

Boatmans BBQ 8700 W. 377 | 254-835-4244

Parker County ALEDO

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

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

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

Aledo Diner 205 N. Front St. | 817-441-9753

DEBBIE’S RESTAURANT Hwy. 67 | 254-897-4399

Aledo Doughnuts 701 FM 1187 N | 817-441-0011

DONNA’S DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-7522

Aledo Taqueria 100 FM 1187 | 817-441---7940

FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CAFE 1789 CR 2009 |254-898-4263

Chuck Wagon Store & Cafe 613 S Fm 1187 | 817-441-2072

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

Garden of Eat’n at Agape 108 Jeral St. | 817-441-7770 gardenofeatn@gmail.com

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

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BLUFF DALE DINING

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

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MI FAMILIA 1468 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-0382

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

Blind Horse Saloon 1886 Mineral Wells Hwy 817-599-6501 Buffalo Wild Wings 320 Adams Dr | 817-598-0432

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

Buffet City 106 College Park Dr. | 817-599-5568

HUDSON OAKS

Chick-Fil-A 2525 S Main St. | 817-594-3001

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

B & B Burgers 104 S Main St | 817-523-7520 Cedar Village Ice Cream Parlor 400 E Hwy 199| 817-523-4196 Chicken Express 502 E Highway 199 |817-523-0009 Chinese Express 332 E Highway 199 | 817-523-5225

Chicken Express 1711 Bethel Rd. | 817-598-1555 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 Cracker Barrel 132 E Interstate 20 | 817-598-9070 Crave Frozen Yogurt 1302 S Main St | 817-594-9091 Downtown Cafe 101 W Church St. | 817-594-8717 Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave. | 817-598-0400

El Cerrito 407 Old Springtown Road 817-523-7278

Fuzzy Taco Shop 1217 S Main St. | 817-613-8226

Howell’s Western Cafe 401 W Highway 199 | 817-220-7915

Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant 809 S Main St. | 817-599-4400

Rancho Nuevo 466 E. Hwy 199 | 817-523-2288

Golden Moon Restaurant 1410 S Main St. | 817-594-1692

Shinola’s Texas Cafe 301 Martin Ave | 817-523-0010

Indulge catering by Kelli Weddings, office parties, business lunches and breakfast, personal meals 817 374 2697

Sweet Sensation Donuts on the Square 105 E. 1st Street 469-531-3785/817-523-0100 Texas Bistro & Café 600 E. Hwy 199 | 817-523-0101 Woody Creek Bar B Q 205 N Avenue A | 817-220-2008

WEATHERFORD

DINING

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

Joe’s Pasta & Pizza 1115 Fort Worth Hwy Ste 400 817-341-2200 Kincaid’s 220 Adams Dr Ste 290 817-594-7773 LA Playa Maya 1445 Fort Worth Hwy | 817-613-8686

Alvin ORD’s Sandwich Shop 914 S Main St (817) 599-5211320 Adams Dr (817) 598-0432

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

Antonio’s Mexicana Restaurant 1900 Santa Fe Dr. | 817-594-6183

Malt Shop 2028 Fort Worth Hwy | 817-594-2524

Applebee’s 208 W Interstate 20 | 817-599-3188

Mary’s Brazos Cafe 5090 Tin Top Rd | 817-594-0203

Baker’s Ribs Inc 1921 S Main St | 817-599-4229

Mcalister’s Deli 215 Adams Dr Ste 209 | 817-594-3314

Bangkok Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar 314 South Main St. | 817-594-7012

Montana Restaurant 1910 S Main St. | 817-341-3444

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Nizza Pizza Pasta & Subs 1016 S Main St. | 817-594-9090

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

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

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

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

Vintage Grill & Car Museum 202 Ft. Worth Hwy. | 817-594-3750

On The Border 114 Interstate 20 East 817-594-2174

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

Outlaw BBQ 3101 Ranger Hwy Unit B 817-599-3520 Outskirtz Grill 2524 Azle Hwy #101 | 817-598-0009 Pastafina 807 S Main St | 817-599-5861 Peaster Grocery & Grill 6231 Fm 920 | 817-341-4326 Pizza Place The 1218 S Main St | 817-594-0591 Polo’s Mexican Cafe 6239 Fm 920 | 817-594-3732 Pulido’s Mexican Restaurant 304 S Main St. | 817-594-0361 Rosa’s Cafe 28 1920 Martin Dr. | 817-599-5335 Sake Japanese Steakhouse 114 College Park Dr 817-598-5955 Short Chef Creations 136 College Park Dr. | 817-594-7000 shortchefcreations.com Skinny’s Hamburgers 504 Palo Pinto St. | 817-594-3101

Which Wich 220 Adams Dr Ste 230 | 817-598-0200 Whistle Hill Cafe 104 S Walnut St. | 817-599-4311 Wild Mushroom 1917 Martin Dr | 817-599-4935 Yesterday’s 201 N Main St. | 817-599-3903 Yogurt Story 325 Adams Dr Ste 315

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

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

DINING

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

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