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Sculpture, that combines watercolor painting and items from nature – with cast images of people, which started with his family...

Mr. Rose Colored Glasses, John Conlee and Nashville singer Mandy Barnett singing Patsy Cline.

Hood, Parker and Somervell counties things to do to keep your cool!

From fishing to football, if you are looking for a unique sports gift, Doug’s is the place!

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Movies

Film Jive with Jimmy Ray Sorrells.

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Art

Artist Jordan Grimes, Peach Festival Art Show winners. 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

Dog Days of Summer - Cool local fun, H= FUN with Doc Rock - and more!

Shopping

Dougs Sports House, for all your favorite team gifts!

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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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Breakwater Bar & Grill PLUS a complete listing of local dining opportunities.

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Dining

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Cover: Sean Mitchell Productions and Big City Music Revue Back Row: Brayton Mitchell, Zac Wilson, Sean Mitchell, Jimmy Hedge Front Row: Alecia Echols, DeAwna Wood FREE Copies of our magazine are available at the following Chambers of Commerce, and local businesses!

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Welcome to My Hometowns Texas Cultural & Entertainment Magazine It’s August – Time to Find a Cool Spot!!!

For those of us who have grown up in North Texas, the month of August is traditionally the time of year to locate a cool spot to help us forget that temperatures are beginning to climb into the triple digits. This year is no exception, even with all the lovely rain. To help you beat the heat this summer, My Hometowns Texas is dedicated to giving you all the information you’ll need to survive the dog days ahead.

Check out our Calendar pages and you’ll find a slew of places open daily to provide you and your family with a break from the heat with a cool summer outing. From

local pools, lakes and rivers, to museums, libraries and gardens; family activities abound during August days.

And, with over two dozen live music venues in the area you can be sure of fun filled evenings. Just take a peek at our Music/Nightlife section for a full list of venues offering some of the best entertainment around.

Take a break from the heat of the day in one of the many shops, boutiques and restaurants in the area or indulge in some sweet frozen goodness at one of our ice cream shops or snowcone stands. Restaurants offer seasonal cold treats this time of year and lots of them feature world famous Parker County peaches!

August is always a good month to take in a blockbuster

movie, see a stage production or attend a summer concert series. Our community is also home to some top-notch galleries, featuring a variety of stunning pieces from world renowned artists.

Businesses and venues all around our area are geared up and ready to provide you with a plethora of summer-time activities and treats. Don’t let the soaring temperatures keep you at home – come on out and discover, for yourself, why August in Texas is just plain COOL!!

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SULTRY HEAT, THRILLER FILMS, AND CELEB BREAK-UPS

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ell, it’s no secret that August in Texas is about as much fun as a root canal. Soaring temperatures, stifling heat, and humidity will make you fight for your next breath. The heat becomes so solidified in the air and can quickly turn the average delightful and chipper person into the most negative-filled Nancy around. (My apologies to any lovely August Nancy’s out there) So as Dolly Parton once said, “The best way to take your mind off your own troubles is to listen to someone else’s for a while”. I couldn’t agree more. So let’s start this off by acknowledging some pretty shocking celebrity break-ups. The recent split of Ben Affleck and

Jennifer Garner took Hollywood by complete and utter surprise.

We are all reminded of Ben’s youthful and playboy’ish ways before he met and settled down with the more subdued, yet still lovable, Jennifer. After many years, three kids, and what seemed to be a loving and trusting relationship together, the couple has decided to separate.

However, they are determined to stay close to each other and lovingly co-parent their children together. Heck, they even bought a house together after the separation. Take note Hollywood!

Not to be outdone, a Nashville super-couple and country music royalty Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert floored the entire country last week with the news of their divorce. What seemingly was a relationship built in the heavens, apparently had quite a few thunderstorms.

While cheating rumors and scandals surround the divorce in headlines, both parties have remained quiet and remained amicable towards each other on social media. Blake Shelton is a set fixture in country music radio and also co-hosts the very popular tv show “The Voice”.

Lambert is a mega-hit maker and the most decorated and award-winning female country artist of all time! Sort of puts you in mind of George Jones and Tammy Wynette, doesn’t it?

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www.showbizcinemas.com 817-573-6684 1201 Waters Edge Dr, Granbury

Brazos DriveIn

www.thebrazos.com | 1800 W. Pearl Street, Granbury

Weatherford Cinema 10 (817) 341-3232

1000 Cinema Dr., Hudson Oaks

Okay, okay…enough of the relationship woes of the rich and famous. Let’s get down to the real oddity of August this year. Horror films. When did it become the norm to put out scary films in the middle of blazing heat? Maybe it is the “wretched” heat? Or possibly the “killer” humidity? Who knows. Sit back, enjoy the cool break and enjoy the thrillers. The Gift opens August 7th. Simon (Jason Bateman) and Robyn (Rebecca Hall) are a young married couple whose life is going just as planned until a chance encounter with an acquaintance from Simon’s high school sends their world into a harrowing tailspin. Simon doesn’t recognize Gordo (Joel Edgerton) at first, but after a seemingly coincidental series of encounters proves troubling, a horrifying secret from their past is uncovered after nearly 20 years. As Robyn learns the unsettling truth about what

happened between Simon and Gordo, she starts to question: how well do we really know the people closest to us, and are past bygones ever really bygones?

Opening August 28th, Sinister 2 will have you holding the edge of your seats. In the aftermath of the shocking events in Sinister, a protective mother (Shannyn Sossamon) and her 9-year-old twin sons (real-life twins Robert and Dartanian Sloan) find themselves in a rural house marked for death as the evil spirit of Buhguul continues to spread with frightening intensity. Of course, you’ll easily find the usual sprinkling of late summer superhero films, comedy, and loads of documentaries. Anything to get out of the heat! Am I right?!

By: Jimmy Ray Sorrells

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our Private Collection Art Gallery is so excited to announce that the beautiful works of Jordan Grimes will be able to be seen and celebrated in the gallery. Jordan Grimes has some of the most unique sculptures that pull you in and enchant you by their pure natural beauty and the story behind each creation.

As a semi-pro hockey player, UNT graduate Jordan Grimes would sketch in a notebook while on the road. Upon

entering the College of Visual Arts and Design, Grimes’s art went from sketches to watercolor paintings, then to 3-D sculptures that fuse watercolor with items from nature and a tribute to Native Americans. For Grimes, the process to his sculpture, which combines watercolor painting and items from nature – wood, moss, insects – with cast images of people, started with his family history.

Jordan said, “My work is inspired by the deep roots that

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run through my family history involving the Native American culture and their beliefs. My ancestor, Cynthia Ann Parker, was an American child who was kidnapped at the age of nine by a Comanche war party. She would go on to fully assimilate herself into the Comanche tribe and live with them for the next 24 years and give birth to the famous Indian Chief Quanah Parker. Cynthia was “rescued” from her captors and spent final sad years refusing to re-enter her old form of life and would eventually die of a broken heart some would say. My sculptures are greatly influenced by this story and are a celebration of life and the Native American’s connection with nature and all things that reside in it.” Jordin’s artwork has gained strong recognition from juried art shows and well known galleries. Jordan

Grimes spectacular creations will be on exhibit at Your Private Collection Art Gallery in September 2015. Come and get lost in his magnificent artwork and the stories behind each brilliant creation. www.jordangrimes.com

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Galleries & MUSEUMS

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

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2015 Art Show Winners Pamela Steege

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

won 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Photography

Carol Acedo

won 1st in works on canvas and Peoples Choice Award.

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

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

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Maria Lopez

won the Becky Glasgow student award.

Beverly Freeman won WAA Artist of the Year.

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START SPREADING THE NEWS theater

Granbury Theatre Company Presents

Dave Halston, A Salute To Sinatra!

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hroughout 2015, the 100th anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s birth (December 12, 1915) is being commemorated around the world honoring one of the most cherished entertainment legends of all time.

synching and critics say the same thing again and again “Just close your eyes and it’s Frank!”

Tickets are available on our website www. granburytheatrecompany.org or 817-579-0952

Dave’s shows are exciting and unforgettable. More than an impersonation, Dave delivers a stunning interpretation of that familiar style and swagger. The resemblance is so remarkable that some insist he’s lip-

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Big City Music Revue in Granbury, Texas, is founded & owned by Sean & Kishla Mitchell. Sean is an award-winning singer/ songwriter & commercial vocalist for Television & Radio, as well as “LIVE” events & tours held around the world.

Big City Music Revue also features a ton of the best talent from all over the country.

Those who have attended his shows rave about the high quality of talent, the energy and the sheer entertainment.

Susan E. of Terrell wrote on Yelp, “One of the highlights of our visit (to Granbury) was the Big City Music Revue, Singer/ Songwriters of the ‘70’s!! We really enjoyed the show, the music was amazing, wonderful singers and the band was awesome!! Couldn’t have asked for a better show!!!!” You too can still catch this run of shows while they last during the month of August. For information and tickets, please visit www. bigcitymusicrevue.com or call the “Box Office Voice Mail” @ (855) 823-5550 The Granbury Live Theater re-opened with Big City Music Revue, with Sean and Kishla Mitchell, on February 22, 2014 and has become a gathering place for those in the music industry as well as fans from all around the country!

“Sell Out” crowds are the norm because Sean heads a cast of band members & singers, old and new, with a consistent schedule of 50’s, 60’s & 70’s music, as well as country and holiday themed shows.

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Sean is quoted as saying, “God has honored these and many other family & music choices...and has blessed me with a loving, supportive family, and an amazing, active career.”

Sean has produced three albums of his own original songs titled, “The Album” which includes the award winning hit single, “Guide My Way”...the album, “A Different Kind of Worship” that includes his inspirational hit, “Brand New Things To Be”...as well as his latest album release entitled, “Altar Of Freedom”, that includes the nationally requested version of “The Star Spangled Banner.”

He is also an award winning performer, songwriter, producer and director, and has been the voice for over 1,200 commercials over the last dozen years...learn more about this incredible talent at www.seanmitchell. org and come catch this incredible team at their next performance at the Granbury Live Theater!! Don’t forget to check them out at www.bigcitymusicrevue.com

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HEATRE Off THE SQUARE’S children’s show this summer was produced in conjunction with their third annual Summer Children’s Theatre Camp. The camp was a huge success!

The 40 plus children from Aledo, Benbrook, Fort Worth, Graham, Hudson Oaks, Poolville, Kennedale, Millsap, Saginaw, Springtown, Weatherford, and Willow Park ranged in age from 3rd grade to 9th grade.

The theatre offered them a unique camp experience with classes pertaining to all aspects of theatre as well as the opportunity to experience the joys of performing live theatre. The campers, as well as volunteers from the Weatherford High School, Tarleton State University, Midwestern State University, and Texas State University theatre departments put together a production in two weeks. The campers then performed six performances of

MONSTER IN THE CLOSET

by Angela D. Stewart over the period of two weekends.

Theatre Off The Square has great plans for continuing this educational venture for the summer of 2016.

You can always visit www.theatreoffthesquare.org for ticket information, show dates and times, auditions, photo gallery, and volunteer information. Theatre Off The Square is located at 114 North Denton in Weatherford, and the phone number is 817-341-8687.

THEATRE OFF THE SQUARE will announce the new 2016 Season of Shows October 3. Season Tickets will also go on sale at that time. Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming season!

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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

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n Saturday, August 8th at 3pm and 8pm, The Texas Opry will welcome Mr. Rose Colored Glasses, John Conlee. It has been over 10 years since John Conlee has performed in Weatherford at The Texas Opry Theater. John Conlee is a lot like the songs of which he sings. He lives a domestic life with his wife and family.

For the past two decades.

John has achieved a level of success that he has sustained by simply being himself and by making records that the listening public can relate to.

He is a gifted entertainer, but he is not into the glitz and hype of the entertainment world. He’d rather spend his “off the road” time working on his 32 acre farm outside of

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With his big hits “Rose Colored Glasses”, “Backside of Thirty”, “Common Man”, “I Don’t Remember Loving You” and more, John Conlee, along with his long time band, have had 29 single releases with 26 in the top 20 and 8 as #1 on the coveted Country Music charts.

John will sing all of them for you, and he is known for going into the audience interacting with questions and answers about his music and life.

Appearing alongside John Conlee will be Miss Mandy Barnett. Mandy has been a well known Nashville singer since her childhood. Mandy portrayed Patsy Cline in 67 “Always...Patsy Cline” performances at the Ryman Auditorium earning universally rave reviews for the almosteerie way she brought the music and persona of Patsy Cline back to life. Performing in “Aways...”, opened many musical doors to Mandy, by earning her a nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year.

Mandy has sung with many of the country music greats such as Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, and Kenny Chesney. Mandy has contributed vocals in motion pictures “Traveler”, “A Walk On The Moon”, “Space Cowboys”, “Election”, “Drop Dead Gorgeous”, “Crazy” and recently in the Sponge Bob Square Pants album, “The Best Day Ever”. Mandy tours nationally and internationally and is a frequent guest on the Grand Ole Opry. She reprised her role as “Patsy Cline” in the acclaimed production of “Always...” in 2009 in honor of the 15th anniversary of the Ryman’s extensive renovations and reopening, and then again

in 2011. Mandy currently has a Christmas CD “Winter Wonderland” and Country CD’s “Sweet Dreams and a tribute to Don Gibson “I Can’t Stop Loving You” available that showcases Mandy’s exquisite, powerful and spellbinding, soaring country torch voice.

Tickets for all of 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 such as exterior painting and new front doors, replacing sound fold and stage curtains and a new marquis. Over the last 4 years, the roof has been replaced with a new metal roof, sound, light and video equipment, awnings, and a new Texas Opry Theater sign. The theater is seeking donations by the public in order to be able to continue bringing in the top notch talent to Weatherford at the same time keeping ticket prices as low as possible, so that all residents and visitors to Weatherford may also enjoy dining, shopping, sightseeing and the hospitality our town offers. Those wishing to donate may access the GoFundMe account on our website at : www.texasoprytheater.com .

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Nashville, or engaging in his woodworking and gun-smithing hobbies.

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Activities Kingdom Waterpark in Hudson Oaks offering fun for the whole family.

Libraries offer story times for the younger kids that will last for about an hour or more.

And then there is the old

faithful, the movie theatre.

You can check our local listings for a theatre nearest you on page 5.

ACTIVITIES

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he Dog Days of Summer is typically the hottest time of the summer. The name is derived from observers in countries bordering the Mediterranean.

The period, July 3 to Aug. 11, extends from 20 days before to 20 days after the conjunction of Sirius (the dog star) and the sun.

In Texas, everything is bigger, bolder, and hotter and this summer is no exception. There is little escaping the rising thermometer aside from air conditioning. Or, is there?

In Hood, Parker, Somervell, and the surrounding areas there are plenty of options and things to do to keep you cool.

There’s nothing better on a hot afternoon than an ice cream or frozen yogurt and in Parker County, you can chill with an ice-cold treat at Yogurt Story, the Malt Shop on Fort Worth

If you want a total escape try Hole n Fun in Weatherford. There you enter a darkened paradise of fun and games that glow-inthe-dark like golf, spin zone bumper cars and an arcade.

You can even schedule birthday parties, best part, no clean up.

Highway, That Snowball Place in Aledo and Crave Frozen Yogurt in Hudson Oaks, with their ceiling tall wall of toppings, you will never get bored. Glen Rose brags about Frozen Yogurt Your Way. Shaved ice is always a treat and in Granbury you have a choice of Frigid Frog Shaved Ice and B n L’s Polar Ice Express both located on Hwy 377. Weatherford has a shaved ice icon, The Funky Munky on N. Elm with gourmet flavors like the Peach Jubilee made with fresh Parker County peaches.

Visit your local pool or venture out to Splash

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Activities Bowling is a good way to cool off, while getting a little exercise. The newly renovated Pins in Granbury offers bowling for all levels of bowlers. Also in the area is the new Stephenville Bowling Center and, Mountaineer Lanes in Mineral Wells.

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And, don’t forget about your four-legged family member, who needs to stay cool too. Always, keep fresh water accessible to your pet, have them vaccinated against fleas, ticks etc., and never, ever leave your pet

alone in a hot car. There are lots of cafes that allow pets on their patios. Speaking of food, there are some foods that are hazardous to dogs: avocado, grapes & raisins, bread dough, chocolate and Ethanol (including grain and drinking alcohol). For a great treat, your dog can enjoy cantaloupe, green beans and peas, apples, blueberries and watermelon. As an added treat freeze chunks of their favorite fruit or you can puree the fruit and then freeze in ice trays.

The dog days of summer do not have to be torture, and if

you remember your canine friend it can be safe and happy for everyone.

By: Marie Valden

1517 N. Plaza Dr

Granbury, TX 76048

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Activities Health = Fitness + You + Nutrition (FUN)

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witness much confusion of people shopping in the vitamin aisle. I’m going to help you get through the myriad options and select what’s the best for you. Many vitamin supplements do not contain what the label states or too little or too much. The website www.consumerlabs.com will tell you the exact analysis of any labeled product.

Typically vitamins A & B don’t need to be taken separately, as both are contained in a ‘good’ multivitamin. Vitamin C is different & should be taken daily. Make sure it is ascorbic acid & not ‘ester C’. The ester, a base, is not the same as the acid and will not be absorbed in your body the same way.

All naturally occurring vitamin C, in fruits & vegetables is the acid form. Typically a 500mg dose or less taken twice a day in the morning and evening is sufficient. Never take all of your daily selection of vitamins at one time; it is much more preferable to consume them over the course of the day. I take some at breakfast, some others at lunch and the rest with supper.

Vitamin D3, the correct form and not D1 or D2, has often been called the most important of all, especially for those who don’t receive enough sunlight to activate its synthesis in their skin. The lack of ‘D’ has now been linked to many health issues. A blood serum test will accurately measure the amount in your system and compare it to a suggested concentration range- most people have low levels. You may then need a daily 1000-2000 I.U. supplement.

Vitamin E should only be taken as the naturally occurring form, d-alpha tocopherol, and nothing else. All other versions are cheaper to manufacture synthesized versions and are not utilized by the human body in the same manner.

Do not even get the mixed ‘dl alpha’ version- it is not the same!

Co Q-10 is an important supplement for heart health.

Ubiquinol is not the same as what occurs in nature and is a synthesized form like the ester example. Don’t be fooled by the marketing claims and always stay with the way nature made it!

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Activities When evaluating nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, etc., always select the organic form and never the oxide or carbonate. The organic is identified by the words: citrate, gluconate or something similar. The inorganic oxides and carbonates are not absorbed the same as the organics. For example, the calcium in dairy is organic and is easily metabolized. The calcium oxide is really lime & the carbonate is chalk/limestone. Neither are good and only waste your money & time while passing through your system doing nothing.

A while ago a product called ‘coral calcium’ from Okinawa was all the rage, unfortunately, it was all market hype, false product claims and eventually was pulled from the market.

There are so many other supplements out there that can’t be discussed in this short article. If you have any questions about others, then please let me know and I’ll answer them for you.

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= FUN

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.

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Shopping great gifts for the whole family.

There are only 21 Friday’s till Christmas! And don’t forget, football season will be upon us in no time, so get your Cowboy’s apparel before the rush.

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oug’s Sports House has the best selection of everything sports. From fishing to football, if you are looking for a unique sports gift, Doug’s is the place!

The Granbury location has been open six years, since March 6, 2009. Doug started with a small corner in Connie’s store.

Originally, it was something for the guys because Connie’s was all girl stuff. They just wanted to give the men something to shop for too.

cups, socks, and all kinds of hand-bags, and apparel for the ladies.

There are two other locations, a craft mall space on Main Street at the Mercantile (it used to be the Market Place) in Fredericksburg, and the North Richland Hills store, which was the very first Sports House.

With the hometown team, the Texas Rangers in the MLB Playoffs, Doug’s is a great place to shop for t-shirts, jerseys, caps and jewelry to show off your team spirit.

Like their Facebook page and you can keep up with the seasonal items like Santa hats and pillow pets, as well as

In 2005, Connie opened her first store in a little blue house on Glenview in North Richland Hills, and Doug leased a small room in that house. All three Doug’s Sports Houses have done very well. Doug gives credit to the fact that his stores are Christian based. He also carries a line of Kerusso, a brand of t-shirts that display a secular saying on the front and a bible verse on the back to match.

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Want more ways to show your school spirit, at Doug’s Sports House you will find everything collegiate, and I do not mean just placards and stickers. They carry full lines of college t-shirts, signs, key chains, koozies,

blessed to do what we love.”

And what he loves, as a hobby, is raise Longhorn cattle. At his ranch in Boyd, he has a calf crop of four little ones. Talk about blessed.

Doug Knippa, owner of Doug’s Sports House and his wife Connie, owner of Connie’s, have been married 32 years. He is a retired structural engineer who spent 18 years with his lovely bride, driving all over the Midwest doing craft shows. Doug told me recently, “We’ve been www.myhometownstexas.com

When we talked, Doug told me he wasn’t sure where the desire to sell apparel came from. He was just looking for something for the guys. Most men would say, “Honey you can shop here (at Connie’s) as long I get to shop at Doug’s.” It quickly began to grow until it snowballed into the Big 12, SCC, Big Ten and the NFL. Now he says, “You can decorate your home, office, garage, automobile, fan cave and even your body with your favorite team.”

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CALENDAR A place to have fun Open Every Day

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EVENTS AUGUST Granbury Dollhouse Museum 421 East Bridge St., Granbury Sat 10 am-4 pm Sun 1-4 pm 817-894-5194

Chandor Gardens 711 W. Lee Ave., Weatherford 817-613-1700 Mon – Fri 9 am-5 pm Sat 9 am-3 pm & Sun 12-4 pm

Granbury Historic Railroad Depot 109 Ewell St., Granbury 1-4 pm Monday-Saturday 817-573-2557 Free

Clark Botanical Gardens 567 Maddux Rd., Weatherford Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Sun 10am-5pm 942-682-4856

Hood County Courthouse Museum 100 E Pearl St., Granbury 8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 817-579-3200

Dinosaur World 254-898-1526 1058 Park Road 59, Glen Rose 9 am – 5 pm Everyday

Hood County Jail Museum 208 N Crockett St Granbury Fri, Sat, Sun 1 pm – 4 pm 817-573-5135

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/Cultural

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 Langdon Center Gordon House Gallery 308 E Pearl St., Granbury Monday-Saturday 10 am – 4 pm 817-279-1164 Doss Heritage Culture Center 1400 Texas Dr, Weatherford “When Cowboys Gather” thru Dec 2015 Tuesday – Saturday 10 am till 5 pm Thursday 10 am till 8 pm 817-599-6168 Free

Museum of the AmericasWeatherford 216 Fort Worth Highway Closed August 1-31 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 “Singer/Songwriters of the ‘70s” August 8 & 22 at 3 and 7 pm 855-823-5550 Granbury Theatre Company presents: The Drowsy Chaperone thru August 16 On Golden Pond August 28-September 27 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

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Libraries

Theatre Off the Square presents: Rumors September 4-20 114 N Denton St., Weatherford Fri & Sat 8 pm Sun 2 pm 817-341-8687 (817-341-TOTS)

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

Wineries/Breweries

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

Barking Rocks Winery 1919 Allen Dr., Granbury Fri &Sat 12-5 pm Music—1st Fridays 817-579-0007

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 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 Revolver Brewing 5650 Matlock Rd., Granbury Saturday Tour Event 12 – 3 pm Music, Beer & Tour 817-736-8034 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

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

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

Monday through Thursday Gym-Kat Sports Center-Granbury Open Jumpnon structured gym time Open to non-members M&W 9am-7pm Tu&Th 12:30-3:30 pm 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd 817-573-2006

Friday and Saturday

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

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

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

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

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 Citizen’s Center 209 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose Country & Western Dance 2nd & 4th Fridays August 14-Michael Cote August 28-Never Too Late 7-9:30 pm 254-897-2139 Uptown Arts The Fun of Art! Art classes2nd& 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 PetsmartIH 20, Exit 408-Weatherford August 8 & 22 11 am – 2 pm 817-694-5718

Saturday and Sunday

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

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D’Vine Wine-Granbury 107 E Bridge St. Special Wine Dinner 6:45-9:00 pm 817-573-7200 Dinosaur Valley State Park Nature Walk 10-11 am Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 254-897-4588 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Cross Timbers Folklore, Stories & Tales 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 8-9:30 pm 940-328-1171 ext 222 Acton Nature Center – Acton 6900 Smokey Hill Ct. 1st Saturday Bird Walk-FREE 7 am 817-326-6005 Auctions Plus - Cresson 9504 E Hwy 377 www.auctionsplustexas.com 9 am 817-382-1530 Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose Guest Lecturer: Professor John Heffner 11 am & 2 pm 254-897-3200

1st - 2nd

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

254-897-4509 First Monday Trade Days-Weatherford Corner of Santa Fe Dr and Hwy 80/180 9 am – 4 pm 817-598-4351

4th & 11th

City Lights Family Film Festival Benefits local CASA 10 am 1000 Cinema Dr., Hudson Oaks

6th - 9th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Ultimate Calf Roping Finals 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

806-349-3925

7th

Aledo First Friday Summer Fun Fest& Concert Aledo Church of Christ Grounds 201 FM 1187 South Southern Heritage Band Starts at 6 pm 817-441-7016

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Dinosaur Valley State Park Hike & a Movie Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 7:30-10 pm 254-897-4588

Dinosaur Valley State Park Hike & a Movie Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 7:30-10 pm 254-897-4588

Barking Rocks-Granbury 1919 Allen Court Music: Andrew Sullivan 7-11 pm 817-579-0007

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7th - 9th

Sounds of Summer Concerts Historic Granbury Square 7 pm Thieving Birds

8th

School Supply Drive & Shot Clinic Jerry’s GMC - Weatherford Free immunizations by Campbell Clinic Wallace Ins providing free hot dogs 10 am – 2 pm 817-598-2956

TAX FREE SHOPPING Remember to shop local!!

D’Vine Wine-Granbury 107 E Bridge St. Music: Jerry Allen 5:30-7:30 pm 817-573-7200

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

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

Children’s Magic Festival Kiwanis Club-Weatherford WHS Auditorium, 2121 Bethel Rd. Tickets $10 817-613-1914

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

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Night Hike 9-10:30 pm 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171 x222

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

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

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Cross Timbers Folklore, Stories & Tales 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 8-9:30 pm 940-328-1171 ext 222

16th

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

254-897-4509

11th

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

254-897-4509

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

254-897-4509

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18th

D’Vine Wine-Granbury Corks and Canvas Class 107 E Bridge St 6-8 pm 817-573-7200

Back to School Summer Camp 10303 E Bankhead Hwy., Aledo 9 am-2 pm 817-441-6060

14th

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

18th - 20th Photos complements of East Parker County Chamber of Commerce

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Kids Kitchen Boot Camp Parker County AgriLife Extension 604 N Main St., Weatherford 817-598-6172

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19th

Seniors on the Move Workshop How to Right Size Lakestone Terrace 916 E Hwy 377, Granbury 5-6:30 pm 817-573-1214 RSVP

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

254-897-4509

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27th - 30th

The Bag Lady Luncheon Charity event supporting Senior Center & Meals-On-Wheels Catered by Reata Parker County Sheriff’s Posse 2201 Mineral Wells Hwy 11 am - 1 pm 817-596-4640

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

254-897-4509

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Discovery After Dark Tour 1789 County Rd 2009 7-10 pm 254-897-2960

Debra Camp Summer Night of Praise Texas Opry Theater 319 York Ave., Weatherford 6 pm 817-235-0940

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

22nd

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

29th

Auctions Plus - Cresson 9504 E Hwy 377 www.auctionsplustexas.com 10 am 817-382-1530

Fly-In Pancake Breakfast Granbury Municipal Airport 400 Howard Clemmons Rd 8-10 am 817-579-8533

Last Saturday Gallery Night On the Square-Granbury 6-9 pm 817-579-7733

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Photo Tour 4-8 pm Reservations required 254-897-2960 Paluxy River Bluegrass Jam Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 1019 NE Barnard St. 1-10 pm 254-897-2321 Bands at 6:30 pm Free

Upcoming Events September 5th - 7th Labor Day Celebration Granbury Historic Square All Day 940-389-8871

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

19th 31st Annual Wild West Festival Historic Downtown Springtown

25th

D’Vine Wine-Granbury Pinterest Party 107 E Bridge St 6-8 pm 817-573-7200

24th -October 4th Granbury Carnival Hood County Reunion Grounds 817-573-5299

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

254-897-4509

October 16th - 18th Balloons in Granbury All Day 817-573-1622

Photos Compliments - Friends of Weatherford Chamber of Commerce

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Music/Nightlife Live Music Venues 1st

Breakwater Bar & Grill-Granbury GRAND OPENING 1-4 pm The Band James A’marie Loco Coyote Grill-Glen Rose 6 pm Mike Daniels Band Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 8-11 pm Eli &TheHott Mess

Wild Country 207 Western Hills Trl 817-573-2529

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

GLEN ROSE Boot Scootin’ Country 2869 Hwy 144 South 254-897-2160

GRANBURY BARKING ROCKS WINERY 1919 Allen Court 817-579-0007

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

Boozers 211 M & M Ranch Road 817-579-6094 boozersbar.net

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

Breakwater 1003 White Cliff Rd 817-964-3634 Diamond D’s 3605 Contrary Creek Road 817-573-2100

2nd Sweet Springs Winery-

Weatherford / 6-9 pm Lori Dreier

3rd Breakwater Bar & GrillGranbury / 6 pm Steve Norris 4th Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Shane Smith & The Saints and Sam Riggs

Farina’s-Granbury 6 pm The Band James A’marie

5th Slice the Pizza Spot-Aledo 6 pm Jeffrey Michaels

Summer Concert Series Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 8-10 pm Wandering Daisy

6th

Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon Swanny’s BBQ & Steakhouse-Granbury 7 pm Syndi Michaels & Proper Villians

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 6-9 pm Ron Mittelstedt

7th Wild Country-Granbury 8 pm Truck Stop Gamblers Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Band of Brothers

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

Farinas 202 N Houston St. 817-579-5300

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

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

Sweet Springs Winery 215 N. Main Street Weatherford, TX 76086 817-594-3333

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

The Texas Opry Theatre 319 York Ave. 817-341-1000

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MUSIC

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

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

Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Maxfield Parish

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Music/Nightlife Breakwater Bar & Grill-Granbury 8 pm The Band James A’marie Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Cody Dodd Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 8-11 pm Eli &TheHott Mess

8th Summer Concert Series Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 8-10 pm Mike Calaway

Winery-Weatherford 8-11 Sean Eddy

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Steve Helms Band Boozers – Granbury Tom Loris &The Reverberation Wild Country-Granbury 9 pm Michael Padgett

Big Daddy’s Saloon-Godley 9 pm Ashley Bradberry

15th

Farina’s-Granbury 6 pm The Band James A’marie

Farina’s-Granbury 6 pm The Band James A’marie

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 8-11 pm Sean Eddy

Oakdale Park – Glen Rose 7 pm Tin Top Road Bluegrass Band

Big City Music Revue-Granbury Singer/Songwriters of the ‘70s 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 8-11 pm Eli &TheHott Mess

Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon Texas Opry Theater-Weatherford 3 & 8 pm John Conlee& Mandy Barnett Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7 pm Tori Martin VFW Granbury 8 pm Trimmier Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Pothole & Co

9th

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 6-9 pm Ron Mittelstedt

MUSIC

14th Sweet Springs

10th

Breakwater Bar & GrillGranbury / 6 pm Steve Norris

11th Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Johnny Cooper

13th

Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 6 pm Songbird Jones Finish Line-Aledo 9 pm T Bone Stearns Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 6-9 pm Ron Mittelstedt

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Union Hill Band

Boozers-Granbury 5 pm Proper Villains Summer Concert Series Historic Square-Granbury 7 pm Thieving Birds Vintage Grill – Weatherford 6 pm Courtney Patton Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon Loco Coyote Grill-Glen Rose 6 pm Jake Pyeatt Boozers – Granbury 9 pm Dj Capone Wild Country-Granbury 8 pm Will-O-Creek

16th

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 6-9 pm Ron Mittelstedt Breakwater-Granbury 6 pm Steve Norris

18th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Max Stalling

20th

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 6-9 pm Ron Mittelstedt

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Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 8-11 pm Texas Weather

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21st

Summer Concert Series Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 8-10 pm Mike Calaway

Breakwater Bar & Grill-Granbury 8 pm The Band James A’marie Big City Music Revue-Granbury The Burchfield Brothers 7 pm 855-823-5550 Railhead BBQ-Aledo 8th Annual Anniversary 7:30 Randy Brown Show Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Dewayne Daniels

22nd

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm James G. & the SidestreetCryers Big City Music Revue-Granbury Singer/Songwriters of the ‘70s 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550 Farina’s-Granbury 6 pm The Band James A’marie Loco Coyote Grill – Glen Rose 6 pm Undead Joe Trio Summer Concert Series Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 8-10 pm Mike Calaway Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 8-11pm Cadillac Johnson Boozers – Granbury 9 pm Trimmier Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon

23rd

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 6-9 pm Ron Mittelstedt

24th

Breakwater Bar & Grill-Granbury 6 pm Steve Norris

25th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 The Midnight River Choir

27th

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 6-9 pm Ron Mittelstedt

Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Pothole & Co

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Justin Mason Band Outskirtz Grill-Weatherford 6 pm Thawind Mills Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 8-11pm Lori Drier

29th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Band of Brothers Farina’s-Granbury 6 pm The Band James A’marie Loco Coyote Grill-Glen Rose 6 pm Parris Pittman Big Daddy’s Saloon-Godley 9 pm Ransom Rhodes Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 8-11 pm Texas Weather Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon

Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 8-10 pm Mike Calaway/ Mark Hickman Vintage Grill and Car MuseumWeatherford 6 pm Thawind Mills Wild Country-Granbury 9 pm Taylor Hickey Band Boozers – Granbury 9 pm Tungsten Wake

30th

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 6-9 pm Ron Mittelstedt

31st

Breakwater Bar & Grill-Granbury / 6 pm Steve Norris Upcoming Music September 6th - Annual Biker Bash-Granbury Seventh Day Slumber, Scarlet White, Fireflight, Small Town America Tour

12thTexas Opry Theater-Weatherford 3 pm Michael Hix Show

Dining Breakwater Bar & Grill 1003 White Cliff Rd Granbury, TX 76048 (817) 964-3634

The Breakwater Burger Topped with house jalapeno cream cheese spread.

Tacos: (left to right) Seared Tuna, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Rockfish.

DINING

Catfish Basket Hand battered crispy catfish strips, house fries, cole slaw, cocktail sauce and tarter sauce

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Dining 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PARADISE COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO 129 Pearl St. | 817-573-3853 PEARL ST. STATION –patio dining 129 Pearl St. | 817-579-7233

WILLIE & DICKS 424 Fall Creek Hwy. | 817-326-6241 COFFEE HOUSES COFFEE GRINDER (inside HEB Market) 3804 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-0977

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

El Patio Del Sabor Specialty Treats & Sweets 110 Barnard FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CAFE 1789 CR 2009 |254-898-4263 GREEN PICKLE - BURGERS 212 NE Barnard St. | 254-898-1611

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

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

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

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

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 PANCHITO’S 4506 Weatherford Hwy. |817-5731923 SABOR MEXICANO TAQUERIA & GRILL 515 W. Bridge St. | 817-573-6202 TACO CASA 3706 E. Hwy 377 | 817-573-3229 TACO D 206 S Morgan St. | 817-573-6318 ASIAN ASIAN GRILL 1311 N. Plaza Dr. | 817-573-4841 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

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 RIVERHOUSE GRILL 210 SW Barnard St. | 254-898-8514 ROUGH CREEK LODGE Reservations CR2013 254-965-3700 or 800-864-4705 Shoo-Fly Soda Shop 102-C Walnut | 254-396-0767 SIMPLE SIMON’S PIZZA Hwy. 67 - Delivery - 254-898-0022 STORIEBOOK CAFE 502 NE Barnard St. | 254-897-2665 SUNSHINE DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2827 Tacote 503 SW Big Bend Trl 254-897-1278

BLUFF DALE DINING

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

The Buffalo Nickel Grill CR 196 & CR 1014 254-823-6606

PARADISE COFFEE CO. 129 W. Pearl St. | 817-573-3853

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

LET’S EAT 28602 Hwy 377 | 254-728-3635

STARBUCKS W/DRIVE THRU 413 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-0640

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

CARI’S RESTAURANT 2113 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-3469

ITALIAN JOE’S PASTA & PIZZA 512 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-5637

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

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

LITTLE CAESARS 1421 S. Morgan | 817-573-1411

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

NIZZA PIZZA PASTA & SUBS 2200 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-7575

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

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Parker County ALEDO

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

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

DONNA’S DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-7522

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

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

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

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

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

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

WEATHERFORD

Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Italian Restaurant 311 S Fm 1187 Ste 200 817-441-2960

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

Maria Bonita 100 S. Front St. | 817-441-1652

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

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

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

The Bearcat 421 FM 1187 N | 817-441-8981

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

BROCK / MILLSAP

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

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

Godley

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

Big Daddy’s Pizza & Saloon 8837 Hwy 171 | 817-389-2224

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

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

Crave Frozen Yogurt 200 S Oakridge Dr. | 817-598-9090

Chili’s 128 E Interstate 20 | 817-594-1661

R & K Cafe 3311 Fort Worth Hwy 817-594-7701

China Harbor 1810 Main St. | 817-598-0061

SPRINGTOWN

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

DINING

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

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

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Kincaid’s 220 Adams Dr Ste 290 817-594-7773 LA Playa Maya 1445 Fort Worth Hwy | 817-613-8686 Logan’s Roadhouse 325 E Interstate 20 | 817-594-5455 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 Ohana Japanese Steak House 126 E Interstate 20 | 817-596-2871 Olive Garden 315 E Interstate 20 | 817-599-4207 On The Border 114 Interstate 20 East 817-594-2174 Outlaw BBQ 3101 Ranger Hwy Unit B 817-599-3520

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 The Tamale Kid 204 Dennis Rd. | 817-341-8543 Tin Top Cafe 7974 Bethel Rd | 817-598-1222 Tokyo Seafood & Steakhouse 126 E I-ww20 Ste 100 | 817-596-2871 Vintage Grill & Car Museum 202 Ft. Worth Hwy. | 817-594-3750 Wanda’s By Jr 1503 Fort Worth Hwy. | 817-599-7421 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

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

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

Pastafina 807 S Main St | 817-599-5861

Yogurt Story 325 Adams Dr Ste 315

Peaster Grocery & Grill 6231 Fm 920 | 817-341-4326

WILLOW PARK

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

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

Short Chef Creations 136 College Park Dr. | 817-594-7000 shortchefcreations.com

Busy Berri Yogurt Shop 108 S Ranch House Rd 817-441-1100

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