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Vol. 2 Issue 20 • October 2015
Movies
Film Jive with Jimmy Ray Sorrells.
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Art
Bob Cook Watercolors, 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
Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts, Balloon Dayz, Romancing the Stone, Tombstone that is, H= FUN with Doc Rock - and more!
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Shopping
Historic downtown Granbury Square - full of Holiday gift ideas!!
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Bob loves the Plein Air trips because, “… you just sit on a stonewall and paint what you see.”
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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Sweeney Todd, Scandal Point, Soul Grooves and Mark Lowry! Get your tickets today!
Dining
It is Patio Dining season! PLUS a complete listing of local dining opportunities.
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Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts, Balloon Dayz, Romancing the Stone, Tombstone that is and MORE!
Autumn is upon us with only 13 Fridays until Christmas!
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Cover: Funny Man Mark Lowry, Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts, and Balloon Dayz!
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Bittersweet October The mellow, messy, leaf-kicking, perfect pause between the opposing miseries of summer and winter – Carol Bishop Hipps
October truly is the “perfect pause” with cool nights and mild days, leaves turning color, and wood smoke perfuming the air. It’s also the season for pumpkin!! Bakers all around town are offering pumpkin pies, cakes and breads. Even Starbucks rolls out their pumpkin spice latte. But my favorite pumpkin tradition is the Jack O’Lantern. People have been making Jack O’Lanterns for centuries. The practice originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed “Stingy Jack”. The legend goes: Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him but then, true to his name, Jack didn’t have money to pay so he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin so Jack could pay the tab.
Once the Devil did so, Jack decided to keep the money and put the coin in his pocket next to a silver cross. The cross prevented the Devil from changing back to his original form. He eventually freed the Devil on the condition that he not bother Jack for one year and that, should Jack die, the Devil would not claim his soul. The story goes on that Jack continued to fool the Devil trapping and releasing him several times throughout the years always asking for the same conditions upon his release until, one day, Jack died. Well, God was not about to allow such an unsavory character into heaven and the Devil, upset about the tricks Jack had played on him, stayed true to his promise not to claim his soul and would not let him into hell. Instead, he sent him out into the dark night with only a coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into a carved out turnip and has been roaming the earth with it ever since. The Irish began to refer to the ghostly creature as “Jack of the Lantern” which eventually became, Jack O’Lantern. People in Ireland and Scotland began carving out turnips and potatoes and putting small candles inside. They would then place them in their windows
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Editor: and on doorsteps to scare away Stingy Jack and any other ghouls or goblins that might be roaming in the night. Immigrants brought the tradition with them to the United States and found that the pumpkin, native to America, was the perfect gourd to use for a Jack O’Lantern. Thus began a Halloween tradition. So, get out and celebrate the humble pumpkin this year at one of the many fall events held throughout our communities. From Granbury’s Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts, now in its 37th year, to Chandor Gardens annual family friendly, trick or treat event, Goblins in the Gardens, October abounds with opportunities to get your fill of eating, drinking, photographing and carving the gorgeous gourd. As someone once said, “there are four seasons: spring, summer, winter, and pumpkin!” Happy Pumpkin to you all,
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October brings Thrills and Chills to the big screen! Get ready to be spooked out of your gourd this October. A record number seventeen horror, suspense, and good old fashioned slasher films will be out by Hallows Eve! Of course, there will also be the usual sprinkling of comedies, dramas, and thoughtprovoking documentaries as well… but don’t be fooled… this is the time of year for zombies, blood-curdling screams, and psychological torture. To start your haunted nightmare of a month off, we have A Christmas Horror Story coming out in limited theatres October 2nd. Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy, peace and goodwill. But for some folks in the small town of Bailey Downs, it turns into something much less festive. When Krampus - the antiSanta who punishes the naughty children - is summoned by a young boy, everyone’s fight for survival begins. The first week of the month also brings out the thriller films, Narcopolis, Shanghai, and Partisan. However, this week will also bring
a big draw due to Legend, a true story. The rise and fall of London’s most notorious gangsters, Reggie and Ron Kray, both portrayed by Tom Hardy in a double performance. Legend is a classic crime thriller taking us into the secret history of the 1960s and the extraordinary events that secured the infamy of the Kray twins. The Martian, starring Matt Damon is expected to bring the biggest draw of the week to the big screen. During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. The second and third weeks in October doesn’t let up with even more thrillers. Knock Knock, The Final Girls, Victoria, and Trash all promise to fill you with suspense and leave you sleepless. Pan, however, based on the children’s beloved fictional character Peter Pan, will have the smaller kids begging their parents to take them to the movies! Coming out nationwide, and in 3D no less, Pan is action adventure that follows the story of an orphan who is spirited away to the magical Neverland. There, he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny—to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter
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Pan. Steve Jobs will also come out October 9th for the techie in all of us. Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter. Crimson Peak, The Diabolical, and Meadowland will nicely round out your psychological thrillers until just before Halloween, when the biggest, scariest movie of the season will come out nationwide. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension promises to bring the series to a shocking end this Halloween season. The film will follow supernatural occurrences that take place in a newly moved family’s home in Palo Alto, California. The family consists of four members including Ryan, a game developer, Ryan’s wife Emily, a stay-at-home mom described as “more serious than her young husband—she’s
constantly on the go, does yoga, and though loving, has an air of maturity about her”, their 6-year old daughter Leila, described as “a fearless, opinionated tomboy”, and Ryan’s younger brother described as a “less fit, less funky version of his brother”. The brothers find tapes of young Katie and Kristi being taught supernatural abilities by their grandmother. Despite the video being filmed 20 years ago, Katie breaks the fourth wall by noticing the brothers’ presence. They also find a camera which can see paranormal phenomena that the human eye can’t see. With Leila being targeted by supernatural forces, Ryan must find a way to protect his daughter before it is too late. So be sure to go scare yourself this October and remember to get your “boo!” on. By: Jimmy Ray Sorrells
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Art BOB COOK WATERCOLORS Robert W. Cook is an award winning watercolor artist, who lives in Granbury. Before he retired, Robert ‘Bob’ produced some 13,000 paintings as an architectural illustrator in Dallas over a 40year period. Doing renderings was not as much fun as painting the Barcelona countryside or some of the other places he has visited.
cat on the wall in “Rooftops of Barcelona”. He enjoys painting old farmhouses, trucks, Corvettes and Mustangs. Landscapes and people are especially rewarding and have brought him some of his most prestigious awards like the Silver Star Award presented by the National Watercolor Society for “Royal Street Band”, which he painted from a digital photo after a trip to New Orleans. Some of Bob’s other accolades include Granbury Arts Alliance,
He recently allowed me private access to his works and the stories of how they came to be. Like the old farmhouse on 377 just before you get to Benbrook, the Pooh bear on the truck in “Pooh’s Ride” and the
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there was usually a lot of boats, but on that day there was only one. He said, he especially loves the Plein Air trips because, “…you just sit on a stonewall and paint what you see.”
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Plein Air refers to painting an outside scene in the moment, not just photographing it and then working on it later but sketching and painting on the spot.
Artefactz 120 N. Houston Street (817) 573-9446 artefactz.com
Bob loves to travel and on his trip to Barcelona he was able to take hundreds of photos that will allow him to paint the majestic architecture, ocean, and people of Spain for years to come.
Many of his works are displayed at Your Private Collection on the square in downtown Granbury where you can find him during the Last Saturday Gallery Night. He is willing to discuss his art, technique or his love of all things Salvador Dali.
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In his painting ‘Boats of Calella Spain’ he told me
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Best of Show at the Langdon center, Stars of Texas in Brownwood Best of show for 2011 & 2013. He has several paintings displayed at Your Private Collection on the square in Granbury.
Brazos Prophetic Arts 313 Ables Street (817) 579-1775
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 Wolf Crossing Art Gallery 1410 Fall Creek Hwy. (817) 326-0232 Your Private Collection 106 North Houston (817) 579-7733 yourprivatecollection.com
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 Doss Heritage and Culture Center 1400 Texas Drive Weatherford 817-599-6168 dosscenter.org
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
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Galleries & MUSEUMS
Theater - Granbury Sweeney Todd:
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street A Musical Thriller Book by Hugh Wheeler Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Based on an adaptation by Christopher Bond
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8 TONY’s, one of them for Best Musical! An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to 19th century London seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up, and the carnage has only just begun! The 2016 season includes six musicals: § Little Shop of Horrors – February 19-March 20 § The Marvelous Wonderettes – April 1-May 1 § Hello Dolly – May 13-June 12 § Singin’ in the Rain – June 24-July 24 § Oliver! – September 30-October 30 § Meet Me in St. Louis – November 18-December 23 Tickets are available on our website www.granburytheatrecompany.org or 817-579-0952
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Theater - Granbury celebrate some of the biggest names of Motown and the soul generation. If you want to be moved and blown away, get your tickets today. You will be amazed and you will want to come back for more! We invite you to be a part of this amazing concert series...Soul Grooves!
Big City Music Revue @ Granbury Live Theater will present the latest Sean Mitchell Production, “Soul Grooves” on October 3rd & 17th at 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Soul music moves you! It takes you back, it makes you laugh, it makes you cry & it stands alone... At Big City Music Revue, we do soul music right! In the month of October, we will
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The vocalists highlighted in this concert production are: Sean Mitchell, DeAwna Wood, Nikki Vassar, Zac Wilson, Brayton Mitchell, Alecia Echols & Jimmy Hedge! Thank you for choosing “Big City Music Revue” @ The Granbury Live Theater, for your #1 source of entertainment in 2015…in Granbury, Texas!!!
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Sit back and laugh, clap along and sing to your heart’s content as we take you on an incredible journey through some of the best music of our time! Grab a group of friends and come hear the classic sounds from an incredible genre of music!
For ticket purchases, please feel free to call or our “Box Office Voice Mail” @ (855) 823-5550, or Email us @ info@bigcitymusicrevue.com
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Theater - Weatherford Members of the cast are Jordyn Mahar as Joy Desmond; Andrew Manning as Bruno Capra; Nikolai Braswell as Kerwin Desmond; and Ray Shannon as Detective Quinn.
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Attend an afternoon or evening of entertainment. 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.
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HEATRE Off THE SQUARE IN WEATHERFORD proudly presents the 7th production of their 2015 Season of Shows, “Scandal Point” by John Patrick. The mystery/drama is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. and is directed by Jaclyn Justice, with Hank Baldree and Amanda Fitzgerald as Assistant Directors and Jessica Legg as Stage Manager. The Weatherford High School student interns for this production are Trint Gardiner (tech) and Gabe Johnson (Director’s intern). The show begins Friday, October 16 and runs weekends through November 1. A paroled convict returns home to his unfaithful wife who has plotted his death with her lover, so they can continue their tryst without him but WITH his fortune. The plan, however, goes awry. A persistent police detective and a husband, who overhears more than his wife intended, reveal the truth in a way that will keep the audience on the edges of their seats right up to the final uncertain moments.
Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for seniors (60+)/ students/children under school age. Matinee tickets are $11 for all ages and no other discounts apply. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $14 at the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce, with reserved seating recommended by calling 817341-8687. Groups of 10 or more may reserve seating with prepaid admission of $12 per person on Fridays and Saturdays and $10 per person on Sundays. You can choose your seats and purchase your tickets to any performance online by visiting the website www.theatreoffthesquare.org. For your convenience, the Box Office is open from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday evenings to purchase tickets and to reserve seats. Theatre Off The Square’s 2016 Season of Shows will be announced October 10 at an annual dinner and evening of entertainment honoring the support of our Season Ticket Holders. Season Tickets will also go on sale at that time. Get ready for another fantastic year of entertainment from the only live theatre venue in Parker County.
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Christmas is coming and that means Christmas music! “Mary Did You Know?” is one of the most loved and sought after modern day Christmas songs, ever. Mark Lowry, the co-writer of the beloved song is a songwriter, singer, storyteller, humorist, and author. Lowry attended Liberty University from 1975 to 1980. He planned to study business but a ‘spiritual calling’, lead him to music and after graduation, his agent, Roy Morgan, booked him in 43 cities in 41 days. In 1988, Mark was approached by Bill Gaither to be the baritone for the group. His antics on stage between sets quickly became legendary and led him to capitalize on his comedic talent. ““Those few seconds of “dead air” can feel like hours when you’re on stage facing a crowd – so, to fill time, I’d start talking about my life and my testimony. People would laugh… and I finally realized I was on to something.”” Mark claims his Hyperactivity Disorder is the reason his shows sell out so fast. He is a witty, high energy and fast paced comic. Lowry’s career with the Gaither Vocal Band spanned thirteen years during his first stint with the group. In October 2013, Mark Lowry left the group to devote more time to his solo career. His career is solid. His albums, Mouth In Motion, The Last Word, and Remotely Controlled are certified Gold (more than 50,000 units sold). Mark Lowry On Broadway was certified Gold quickly after its release and later certified Platinum www.myhometownstexas.com
(more than 100,000 units sold). The Christmas hit “Mary Did You Know?”, cowritten with Buddy Greene, has been recorded over 400 times by varying artists like, Reba McIntire and Cee Lo Green. His last comic video, titled Mark Lowry Goes To Hollywood was released on September 12, 2005, but you can still view lots of his comedic energy and timing on www.godtube.com. Mark has joked that all of his videos have gone “aluminum”. Mark maintains a full schedule of solo concerts with special friends such as Quest Quartet. They will be performing with him in Weatherford, Texas at The Texas Opry Theater for 3 shows on Friday, October 16th at 7:30pm and Saturday, October 17th at 1:00pm and 6:00pm. You really don’t want to miss this opportunity to see, hear and laugh out loud with Mark Lowry.
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ACTIVITIES
Activities
HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL of the ARTS & Balloon Dayz
This year’s festival marks the 37th year for the popular event and the HGMA along with the Granbury Arts Alliance will be taking the event back to its original format of showcasing contemporary craft and fine arts. In addition to food vendors, local entertainment, and seasonal activities, the second annual Hot Air Balloon Event will be held at the Granbury Regional Airport once again. The family friendly arts event will be held on the paved area around the charming downtown square in the heart of the historic shopping district on Saturday October 17 from 9a.m. to 6p.m. and on Sunday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 5p.m.
For almost 40 years the Historic Granbury Merchants Association has celebrated the fall, adorned the famous courthouse square, and invited local folks as well as the entire Dallas/Fort Worth area to the Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts.
The juried arts festival had winners in a myriad of art forms in 2014. Best in Show went to Larry East for his clay works, Cort Anderson for photography, Linda and Daniel Baker for jewelry, Clint Brewer for photography, Cynthia Ross for glass and many more skilled artist and crafts people. This year promises to showcase even more unique and beautiful art forms that are bound to catch the eye of festival patrons.
In 2014 the HGMA in conjunction with the City of Granbury and the Granbury Arts Alliance kicked off the festival in BIG fashion with the first ever Balloons in Granbury (BIG) event. Balloons launched just before dawn and glowed at dusk. In between, visitors enjoyed a high-caliber arts festival set against the backdrop of Texas’ most historic courthouse. As one excited festival goer declared, “the Harvest Moon Festival in Granbury = spectacular! People were waiting in anticipation.”
During the festival, Preserve Granbury will be on hand with samples of the artifacts and antiques discovered during the renovation of the President’s House. The treasures will be there to view or you could even go home with one if you’re lucky! In addition, they will be offering the special edition of Mary Saltarelli’s, “Historic Hood County: An Illustrated History.” History buffs won’t want to miss the opportunity to own a copy of this very special book.
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Friday, October 16 is the kick off for Balloon Dayz – Hot Air Balloon Festival! Two dozen colorful balloons attend this event at the Granbury Regional Airport. Tethered rides and a balloon glow take place Friday and Saturday evenings at dusk and rides are available, by reservation only, Saturday and Sunday mornings at daylight. Morning balloon flights will leave the airport and balloon festival activities will resume in the evenings
at the airport. During the day visitors can enjoy the activities on the downtown square at the art festival and then take in the beautiful balloons in the evening. For ride reservations contact John Head at (417) 599-1282. Balloon Dayz is held October 16th through the 18th and, if it is even close to last year’s wonderful event, a spectacular time will be had by all! Make your hotel and bed and breakfast reservations now for this popular festival in Granbury and kick-off the fall season with a bang!
taters, snow cones, funnel cakes, pizza, smoothies and many other festival favorites.
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really don’t know the meaning of the carved pictures. But one day we will find out what story that stone is trying to tell us about the person who is buried there.”
GRANBURY HOTEL/MOTEL Best Western Greetings all you beautiful little fun seekers! 1517 N. PlazaWell, Dr that day is here and I thought I would As I drive through Central Texas I always help everyone get started with something Granbury, TX 76048 get so excited when I see the flowering 817-573-4239that may take the “scariness” away from 44579@hotel.bestwestern.com “snow on the mountain” herb that covers cemeteries as well as making burial ground
the numerous pastures in a blanket of white. visitors realize that those buried in the This blooming flower means autumnClassic and Inn cemetery are not some scary zombie or 1209 North Plaza Drive winter are on their way. And autumn and Freddie Granbury, TX 76048 Kruger hiding behind a tombstone. winter to me means it is time to take 817-573-8874 a road These historic cemeteries are filled with our trip and visit the “outdoor museums of loved ones; mothers, fathers, grandparents, hamandshivam@yahoo.com stone” known as our historic cemeteries. aunts, uncles, children, friends and in some Comfort All along our Texas country roads one will Suites cemeteries, pets. 903 Harbor Lakes Dr. see thousands of metal signs with a name Granbury, TX 76048always had a fascination with and arrow pointing to what road entrance I have 817-579-5559 you would drive into, leading one into the tombstone decoration, its visual imagery gm.txb14@choicehotles.com world of stone galleries. Priceless tombstone of symbolism and its interpretation of monuments will be waiting there, sharing Days Inn who may be buried in that grave. This is their fascinating stories and meanings1201 with N. Plazacalled Drive Iconology and it was believed that Granbury, TX 76048 the cemetery visitor. Believe me, historic these “icons” or symbols on tombstones 817-573-2611were or 800-228-5150 cemeteries are more than just some place brought about because some of our & Suites where people are “dying” to get in! Granbury Inn ancestors were illiterate and could not read. 1339 North Plaza Drive But symbols, stone pictures or icons that are Granbury, TX 76048 My mother would always share with817-573-2691 me that usually carved at the top of the tombstone, / 800-858-8607 my passion for historic cemeteries started such as a rose for a mother or a lamb for a rs_mathias@hotmail.com at age four. She said I would run from one child, could be understood by one who was Hilton Garden Inn stone to another, looking at the icon pictures unschooled. of doves, or marble statues of lambs 635 andE. Pearl St (on the Lake) Granbury, TX 76048 a “SCROLLING THROUGH THE angels, and I would always ask her what I thought 817-579-3800 they meant. Mama would say “Darling, I STONES” game might be a fun way for adults Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1515 N. Plaza Dr Granbury, TX 76048 817-579-9977 www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
and children to discover some of the secrets that are a part of our historic cemeteries to take along on your road trip. Enjoy your visit to these beautiful historic burial grounds and please don’t avoid cemeteries because you are a “mourning” person. Afternoons are just as entertaining when one visits a historic cemetery!
To Play Scrolling Throuth The Stones, visit our website: myhometownstexas.com/tombstone Deborah P. Franklin, Dr. Graveyard Franklin Graveyard Preservation
Dr. Graveyard lives in Sunnyvale, Texas with her two rescued Great Pyrenees mix dogs, Tombstone and Marble, who wear saddlebags and carry her cemetery equipment. Dr. Graveyard has been trained in preservation tombstone methods and writes about the educational, cultural, genealogical, political and historical points pertaining to historical cemeteries and their tombstones. Recently, she was appointed as an expert witness in the 40th District Court of Ellis County, Texas concerning 19th century African American cemetery traditions and grave decorations.
Activities Health = Fitness + You + Nutrition (FUN) Better Brain Health Are you concerned about maintaining the health of your brain as you age? You’re not alone. Losing one’s memory and mental abilities to cognitive decline is something we all fear, and the current statistics on the prevalence of cognitive decline in this country are not pretty. By age 65, sadly 1 in 8 Americans will suffer from severe cognitive decline, and by age 80, an astonishing 1 in 2 will. There are a number of natural brain protectors out there, but did you know that one herb has shown more promise when it comes to supporting your neurological system than any other medical finding to date? It’s a scientific fact that curcumin, an antioxidant compound found in the root of the turmeric plant, is one of the most powerful natural brain protecting substances on the planet! It continues to amaze scientists with its remarkable cognitive health benefits. You may be familiar with turmeric as the bright yellow spice that is commonly found in curry powder. Turmeric has a long history as a healing herb and culinary spice in India. Interestingly, India has the highest per capita consumption of turmeric AND the lowest incidence of cognitive decline worldwide!
The hallmark process associated with certain types of cognitive decline is the formation in the brain of abnormal protein structures. Normally when malformed proteins are formed with the brain, the immune system sends out cells known as macrophages, which engulf and destroy the proteins. If this ordinary function fails, defective proteins accumulate in the brain and cognitive decline can follow. You may have heard about the dangers of “silent” chronic inflammation. It’s been discussed by Dr. Oz and have made headlines in publications such as Newsweek and Time. It’s important for you to know that low-grade inflammation is rapidly becoming recognized as the root cause of the development of cognitive decline, as well as a wide range of serious health problems. Unfortunately, most people don’t do anything until the initial
Activities symptoms, such as muscle aches and joint discomfort, appear. When this happens, their gut reaction often is to go see a doctor, who is unlikely to correctly diagnose the problem, and more than likely will prescribe drugs that are far from safe and only provide short-term benefits. But the initial symptoms of pain are just the beginning. If left unchecked, chronic inflammation can damage your body in many ways. One of the worst examples of this is cognitive decline, which can ravage your memory and severely impact your quality of life in what should be your golden years. Cutting-edge science is showing that curcumin is one of the most powerful, natural anti-inflammatories ever studied. Curcumin is so effective because it is a potent inhibitor of the body’s most powerful inflammationcausing chemical, called Nf-kappa Beta. Miraculously, curcumin has been shown in numerous studies to tame joint pain and muscle soreness, protect the brain, support cardiovascular health, bolster immunity and more. If you have a lingering health problem that no doctor can resolve, you may be suffering from chronic inflammation and curcumin may be just the natural solution you’ve been looking for.
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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.
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Shopping with picnic baskets, banners, games, koozies, t-shirts and more. Doug has a tailgate special on caps of 20% off for the month of October. If you’re not a sports enthusiast, then you will want to check out his collections of Corvettes and Mustangs, and Army, Navy and Marines T-shirts.
Let’s begin our what’s new for fall with what’s new for the guys at Doug’s Sports House. Doug
just received a shipment of seasonal boxers and sleepwear in a variety of designs, like baseball, the US flag and camouflage. He has new NFL t-shirts available in most franchises, and you can get lots of Dallas Cowboy stuff as well. The hot commodity right now is the Texas Rangers who are in first place. You can purchase the latest ‘V’ design t-shirt with it’s tie-dye color scheme and Rangers logo. If tailgating is your thing, you can support your favorite team
He has traveled and worked all over the world, including NY, Paris, London, Denver and Santa Fe. He’s worked with some big names like Sak’s and Marshall Fields. I personally like the newest trend for fall, the reversible all weather coat. The designs are such that you could wear this coat in the rain or to a dinner party. Stylish and comfortable, they will be one of the biggest hits of the season. Exclusive to Stephens is the Chenille gloves (one size fits most) trimmed in fox or mink with a touch of Texas bling. There are lots of brand names www.myhometownstexas.com
like Rockmount Ranch wear, Cattle Las, accessories, antiques and novelties like branding irons and Kentucky Cheroots Cigars. Just a hint, Stephen will be designing something very special for Granbury during the season of giving. Spellbound is all a buzz, as they took over the space located a couple doors down from their current store. Tammy has already begun stocking the store with Corral boots and some beautiful leather western wear. She will include new and stylish apparel such as the Up Pant by Ultimate Pants, and the Scully brand of clothing. My favorite is a line called Face Plant that manufactures bamboo sleepwear and casual wear that feels like you are wearing a cloud. Waxing Poetic is another line of jewelry with sterling, brass and Swarovski charms that can be fitted onto a necklace or bracelet, a truly personal item you can add to year after year. For the upcoming holidays you can count on Spellbound’s extended hours, everyday policy of free gift wrapping and free shipping (from their online store www.shopspellbound.com). By: Marie Valden
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SHOPPING
The leaves have begun to change, cold fronts have brought us out of triple digits, school has begun and there is Pumpkin Spice Latte. Autumn is upon us with only 13 Fridays until Christmas. My apologies but someone had to do it. Soon, it will be all about the shopping and there is no place better than the Granbury Square to find that one of a kind treasure.
Stephen’s of Granbury is new to the Square, but by the 200+ people that turned out at his grand opening on September 18th, he has begun with a bang and even donated 10% of sales to Mission Granbury. Stephen is a master furrier and designer of both men and women’s designs, which also means he can repair or restyle any fur.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER A place to have fun
Granbury Historic Railroad Depot 109 Ewell St., Granbury 1-4 pm Monday-Saturday 817-573-2557 Free
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
Hood County Courthouse Museum 100 E Pearl St., Granbury 8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 817-579-3200
Clark Botanical Gardens 567 Maddux Rd., Weatherford Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Sun 10am-5pm 942-682-4856
Hood County Jail Museum 208 N Crockett St Granbury Fri, Sat, Sun 1 pm – 4 pm 817-573-5135
Dinosaur World 254-898-1526 1058 Park Road 59, Glen Rose 9 am – 5 pm Everyday
Museum of the AmericasWeatherford 216 Fort Worth Highway Tues-Fri 10am-5pm Saturday 11 am-4 pm
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 254-897-2960 2155 County Road 2008, Glen Rose 8:30 am – 5:29 pm Every Day
Somervell County Museum 101 Vernon St., Glen Rose 11 am-4 pm Wednesday-Saturday 254-898-0640 Free
Weatherford Farmer’s Market 213 and 217 Fort Worth Street Mondays – Sundays, 8 am-6:15 pm
US Veterans Museum of Granbury 601 N. Thorp Springs Road 10 am – 4 pm Tues-Sat 817-578-3288
Museums/Cultural Barnard’s Mill & Art Museum 307 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose 10-5 Saturday & 1-5 Sunday 254-897-7494
Yeats-Duke 1858 Working Museum 214 N Crockett St., Granbury Demonstrations from 2 – 4 pm 10 – 5 pm Friday & Saturday 817-707-1012
Bridge Street History Center 319 E Bridge St., Granbury 1-4 pm Saturdays 817-573-8810 Free
Live Theatre Big City Music Revue Granbury Live Theater 114 N Crockett St “Soul Grooves” October 3 & 17 at 3 and 7 pm 855-823-5550
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
Granbury Theatre Company presents: Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street October 9 – November 8 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
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 Granbury Dollhouse Museum 421 East Bridge St., Granbury Sat 10 am-4 pm Sun 1-4 pm 817-894-5194
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The Texas Opry Theater 319 York Ave., Weatherford October 16 & 17 Mark Lowry October 31 Johnny Counterfit 817-341-1000
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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
Wineries/Breweries Barking Rocks Winery 1919 Allen Dr., Granbury Fri & Sat 12-5 pm Music—1st Fridays 817-579-0007
Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles St. 817-598-4150 Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm Fri & Sat10 am-6 pm Sun 2-6 pm
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
Monday through Thursday Gym-Kat Sports Center-Granbury Open Jump-non structured gym time Open to non-members M&W 9am-7pm Tu&Th 12:30-3:30 pm 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd 817-5732006
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
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 Somervell County Library 108 Allen Dr., Glen Rose 254-897-4582 www.myhometownstexas.com
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 and 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 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
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CALENDAR... 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 October 9- Truman Hudson & Riggin October 23-Pete & Patty 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-noon 254-967-4016 Parker Paws Pet Adoption Petsmart IH 20, Exit 408-Weatherford 11 am – 2 pm 817-694-5718 Saturday and Sunday Granbury Founders & Legends Escorted Walking Tour-Granbury Meet at Nutt House Hotel 1:30-4 pm 817-996-0974
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Carnival Americana-Granbury Hood County Reunion Grounds 817-573-5299 Fall Bluegrass Festival Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 1019 NE Barnard St. 254-897-2321 All Day Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Blue Ribbon Hunter Jumper 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. 254-897-4509
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The Promise-Glen Rose Somervell County Amphitheater 5000 Texas Ave Fri & Sat evenings 8 pm 254-897-3926 for tickets Clark Gardens-Weatherford Spooky Scarecrow Village 20 - My Hometowns Texas Cultural & Entertainment Magazine
High Tea, with a Twist Christina’s Bistro-Granbury 110 N. Houston St. 2 pm 817-579-1707 Monday-Saturday
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Barking Rocks-Granbury 1919 Allen Court Music: Darrin Kobetich 7-11 pm 817-579-0007 2nd Annual Big B Event Barnard’s Mill Art Museum 307 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose Live Bat Exhibit, Birding Booth, Butterfly & Bee Exhibit All Day Paluxy Pedal-Glen Rose Starts & Finishes at High School 1102 Stadium Dr. Glen Rose 254-897-3295
2nd-4th
First Monday Trade DaysWeatherford Corner of Santa Fe Dr and Hwy 80/180 9 am – 4 pm 817-598-4351
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Dinosaur Valley State Park The Monarch Butterfly Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 10 -11 am 254-897-4588 Feast of Tabernacles Downtown Glen Rose Booths from local churches 8 am-4 pm 254-897-2075 4th Annual Dogtoberfest-Willow Park Fish Creek Restaurant & Oak Ridge Church of Christ 12-4 pm 817-694-5718 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose 1-day Photo Workshop 8:30am-5pm Animal Keeper Talk & Tour 3-7 pm Reservations 254-897-2960 Aledo UMC Lord’s Acre 100 Pecan Dr., Aledo | 11 am-5pm Greenwood Volunteer Fire Dept. Community Appreciation Dinner 1418 Greenwood Cut Off Rd. 4-7:30 pm Weatherford Lake Mineral Wells State Park Night Sounds 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 7:30-9 pm 940-328-1171 ext 222
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Saddle Bags BBQ Trade Daze-Granbury 3636 Hwy 377 S 817-579-7200
Acton Nature Center – Acton 6900 Smokey Hill Ct. 1st Saturday Bird Walk-FREE 7 am 817-326-6005
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Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose “Wonders of Creation… The Heavens” 11 am & 2 pm 254-897-3200
Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Winter 4 Week Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. 254-897-4509 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Team Roping Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. 254-897-4509
5th
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Wolves: Friend or Foe? Homeschool 10 am-3 pm 254-897-2960
14th
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Preschool Story Time Ages 2-5 10-10:30 am 254-897-2960
6th
95th Annual Weatherford Chamber Banquet: 7 – 9 pm The Brooks at Weatherford 1185 W Lake Dr.
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15th Annual Weatherford College Foundation Golf Tournament Canyon West Golf Course 160 Club House Dr., Weatherford 12 pm 817-598-6275
Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Jackpot Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. | 254-897-4509
16th
History Alive! Mystery Puppet Theater Doss Heritage & Culture CtrWeatherford | 10:30 am
Glen Rose Chamber Golf Tournament Squaw Valley Golf Course-Glen Rose 2439 E Hwy 67 254-897-2286 Junkin’ in the Hood-Granbury Warrens Backyard 2901 Weatherford Hwy 10am-5pm 817-219-4859
National Night Out-Weatherford Freedom House 1149 Ft Worth Hwy 6 pm 817-596-7543
9th
Pink Luncheon 2015-Weatherford Parker County Health Foundation 3532 E. I-20 11 am-1 pm 817-441-7844 Music, Massage & Merlot D’Vine Wine –Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 7-11 pm 817-573-7200
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Reservations required 254-897-2960
Balloon Dayz in Granbury Granbury Regional Airport All Day 817-573-1622
Girl’s Night Out-Granbury On the Square 5- 7:30 pm 817-579-5299
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Grace House Ministries Annual Fundraiser “If Our Walls Could Talk” 910 North Main St., Weatherford 5:30-9pm 817-599-9080
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Fossil Dig 9am-5:30pm Sweetest Day Safari Dinner & Tour Reservations required 5 – 9 pm 254-897-2960 1st Annual Metroplex Burn Run Big Daddy’s Pizza 8837 N Hwy 171, Godley 11 am-10 pm 817-229-2859
Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose WinMore Barrel Race 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. 254-897-4509
Dinosaur Valley State Park The Monarch Butterfly Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 10-11 am 254-897-4588
10th
The Mammoth Race-Glen Rose Dinosaur Valley State Park 254-897-4588 Robert Enckhausen
Brazos Annual Dinner & Auction M&W Ranch 1347 CR 401, Nemo 5 pm 254-898-4296
Lake Mineral Wells State Park North Texas Skywatch Star Party 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 7-11:30 pm 940-328-1171 ext 222
Talking Tombstone Tour Old City Greenwood Cemetery 300 Front St., Weatherford 1-3 pm
Dueling Pianos-Granbury presented by United Way Hood County Reunion Grounds 6:30 pm 817-579-5100 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Photo Tour 3-7 pm
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Willow Park Parkfest 101 Stagecoach Trail 10 am – 4 pm Party on the Patio-Aledo Benefitting Aledo Band Lucky Stars Ranch 7-12 pm 817-229-5886 Dinosaur Valley State Park The Monarch Butterfly 10-11 am National Fossil Day Celebration 2-3 pm | 254-897-4588 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose Monarchs at Acton Nature Center Monarch Tagging Event 6900 Smokey Hill Ct., Granbury 9 am to noon 817-326-6005 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Kid’s Wilderness Survival 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 2-4:30 pm 940-328-1171 x227
17th-18th
Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts Granbury Historic Square 10am-6pm 817-573-5299
22nd
The Ramay-McCatee Lecture Series Historic Opera House Presented by Bridge Street History Center 6:30-8:30 pm 817-573-8872
24th
Auctions Plus – On-site Miller Ct., Granbury www.auctionsplustexas.com 9 am 817-382-1530 Dinosaur Valley State Park Haunted Hike in the Valley Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 6-10 pm 254-897-4588 EPIC Sneak Peak Benefit 10700 FM 920, Weatherford Benefits mega production of “The Apocalypse Experience” 6-9 pm 817-489-1950
25th
Goblins in the Garden-Weatherford Chandor Gardens Noon to 4 pm Kids Free
26th-30th
Autumn Art Walk-Weatherford Chandor Gardens | Noon to 4 pm
Poker Run-Weatherford 4 pm each day For more info call 817-596-3801
Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose U.S. Pony Club | 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. 254-897-4509
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19th
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Fossil Fun! Homeschool 10 am-3 pm 254-897-2960
20th
History Alive! Pumpkin Science Doss Heritage & Culture Ctr-Weatherford 10:30 am Corks & Canvas painting class D’Vine Wine –Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 6-8 pm 817-573-7200 Capernaum Open House 1st Century Village 10700 FM 920, Peaster 4-6 pm 800-489-1950
21st-25th
Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Blue Ribbon Hunter Jumper 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. 254-897-4509
Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Winter 4 Week Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. 254-897-4509
28th
Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose AMHR SPooktacular-FREE 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. 254-897-4509 308-624-0212
31st
Clark Gardens-Weatherford Chili for Charity and Red Pepper Party 3-7 pm | Half Marathon/5K 6:30-10:30 am | 940-325-0333 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Children’s Animal Ctr Spooktacular Halloween Extravaganza 5-7 pm Discovery After Dark 7-10 pm 254-897-2960 Last Saturday Gallery Night On the Square-Granbury 5-8 pm 817-579-7733 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Crosstimbers Cowboy Poetry & Stories 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 7-8:30 pm 940-328-1171 ext 222 Boo in the Park Oakdale Park-Glen Rose All Day 254-897-2321 Auctions Plus – Cresson 9504 E Hwy 377 www.auctionsplustexas.com 10 am 817-382-1530
Upcoming Events
November 14th McPherson Fiddle Contest Somervell Expo Center-Glen Rose
Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Team Roping Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. 254-897-4509
Aim For London Skeet Shoot Proceeds benefit the Golden Pride Band London Trip Lone Star Sporting Clays- Glen Rose
29th
Tour de Glen Rose Benefits Papa’s Pantry Food Band New Course along Paluxy River Tourdeglenrose.com
The Doss-Weatherford Log Cabin Concert Series 1400 Texas Dr. 817-599-6168 Juni Fisher 7:30 pm Trick or Treat Around the Square Downtown Granbury Square 3-5 pm
30th-Nov. 1
Fossilmania-33rd Annual Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. 254-897-4509 Free
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27th Night of Lights Parade-Granbury Downtown Historic Square 7 pm Entertainment 6-6:45 pm 28th Days of Yore Christmas FairWeatherford Benefits Emily’s Hope
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Music/Nightlife Live Music Venues Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 6 pm Kyle Redd & Bodie Powell Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 6-9 pm Ron Mittelstedt
1st-3rd ALEDO Slice the Pizza Spot 9650 E Bankhead Hwy 817-441-1466
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
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
Tommy Alverson’s Family Gathering Hog Mtn Retreat-Mineral Wells TX
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Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury 7 pm Darrin Kobetich/Blackland River Devils Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 8-11 pm Cadillac Johnson Breakwater Bar & Grill-Granbury 8 pm The Band James A’marie Glen Rose Paluxy River Fall Festival 1 pm The Full Quiver
Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 8-11 pm Lori Dreier Big City Music RevueGranbury Soul Grooves 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550 Farinas-Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie Revolver Brewing-Granbury 3rd Anniversary Party 12 noon Jack Kerowax/Johnny Beauford Del Norte-Godley 8 pm BandB Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Brushfire Boozers-Granbury 8 pm Trimmier Swanny’s BBQ-Granbury 7 pm Shotgun Josephine
Vintage Grill & Car MuseumWeatherford 8 pm Thawind Mills
6th
Wild Country-Granbury 8 pm The Rocky Lott Band & Chip Scott
8th
Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Band of Brothers Outdoor Trading Post-Cresson 2 pm Phil Hamilton
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Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Damn Quails
Big Daddy’s Pizza-Godley 8 pm Ransom Rhodes Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 6 pm Songbird Jones
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Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Shotgun Josephine
Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Heath Childs
Bearcat Sports Bar-Willow Park 8 pm TC Fambro
Diamond D Billiards-Granbury 9 pm Shotgun Josephine
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Music/Nightlife Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Justin Mason Band
Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Steve Helms Band
10th
Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Mark Allan Atwood
Texas Hill Country FurnitureLipan 12 pm Derek Anthony Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Casey Thompson Band Vintage Grill & Car MuseumWeatherford 7 pm Cami Maki Corvette Club-Granbury On the Square 11 am-1 pm The Band James A’marie Finish Line-Aledo 8 pm Barbwire n’ Roses Farinas-Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon
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VFW-Granbury 3409 Davis Rd 8 pm Shotgun Josephine
16th-18th
1st Ever Halloween JamboreeGranbury 9050 Mitchell Bend Ct. Texas Crossing, Aaron Woods Band, Lank & the Shanks, Christian Brooks Band, Saints Eleven, Southern Sky, Jason Ashley, Mark Reeves, Mark Daniels Band, Luke Robinson, Mandi Powell, New Reach Heights
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Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 Band of Brothers Big City Music Revue-Granbury Soul Grooves 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550 Farinas-Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie Texas Opry Theater-Weatherford 1 & 6 pm Mark Lowry Unplugged
Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Proper Villians
Wild Country-Granbury 9pm Truck Stop Gamblers
Loco Coyote Grill-Glen Rose 6 pm BandB
Loco Coyote Grill – Glen Rose 6 pm Clay Shelburn
13th
Harvest Moon Festival-Granbury 3 pm DW Blues Band
Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Steve Helms
16th
Texas Opry Theater-Weatherford 7:30 pm Mark Lowry in Concert Bearcat Sports Bar-Aledo 8 pm Anthony Coker & The Majestics Breakwater Bar & Grill-Granbury 8 pm The Band James A’marie
Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 6 pm Southern Anthem Boozers – Granbury 9 pm Free Jukebox Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon
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Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Randy Brown & Deryl Dodd
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Big Daddy’s Pizza-Godley 8 pm Kaitlin Butts
23rd
Breakwater Bar & Grill-Granbury 8 pm The Band James A’marie Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Pothole Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Tori Martin
24th
Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 Union Hill Wild Country-Granbury 8 pm Trimmier
Farinas-Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie
The Promise-Glen Rose 7 pm Humble Hand Quartet
27th
Texas Opry TheaterWeatherford 3 pm Johnny CounterfitComedian
30th
Boozers-Granbury Halloween Party with DJ Capone 9 pm
Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Randy Brown & Brandon Rhyder
Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Kyle Redd, Bodie Powell, Larry Dillin, John Deans Granbury Women’s Club Fiesta Scare 6 pm The Band James A’marie
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Farinas-Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie
Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon
Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Brushfire
Boozers – Granbury 9 pm Piece of My Heart
Loco Coyote Grill-Glen Rose 6 pm Jake Pyeatt
Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon Songbird Jones
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Dining COTTON PATCH 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-6461 DICKEY’S BARBEQUE PIT 3906-100 Hwy 377 E |817-573-2897 DOC POSSUM’S BBQ & BURGERS 3132 Fall Creek Hwy | 817-326-2277 www.facebook.com/docpossums
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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
PASTA FINA 1106 S. Morgan | 817-279-8669
DON MELQUIAS 5675 N. GATE RD.| 817-326-8344
FLAMES SEAFOOD GRILL AND BAR 1030 E Hwy 377, Suite 100 817-573-2998
EL CHICO 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-8833
GOLDEN CHICK Hwy. 4 in Acton | 817-326-2007 Hilltop Home Cooking Cafe 745 Bluebonnet Dr. | 817-964-3488 IRBY’S BURGERS & CATFISH 804 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-9402 MONTANA RESTAURANT 1454 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-2500 PAM’S 204 S. Morgan | 817-326-8052 PAM’S TOO 5320 Acton Hwy | 817-326-4056 REDNECKS CHICKEN & BURGERS 3605 Contrary Ck, Rd. 817-573-0555 RIB SHACK - patio dining 4021 Old Acton Hwy. 4 817-326-4752 SPRING CREEK BARBEQUE 317 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-7336 STUMPYS LAKESIDE GRILL 2323 S. Morgan | 817-279-1000
WILLIE & DICKS 424 Fall Creek Hwy. | 817-326-6241
CHILI’S BAR & GRILL 1000 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-9402
PAPA JOHN’S 726 E HWY 377 | 817-579-1220
FIREHOUSE CAFE 1462 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-1160
AMERICAN (off the square) GREAT AMERICAN GRILL Inside Hilton 635 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-3807
CARI’S RESTAURANT 2113 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-3469
NIZZA PIZZA PASTA & SUBS 2200 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-7575
MEXICAN AGAVE TAMALE COMPANY 106 N. Lambert | 817-579-7600
SWANNYS BBQ STEAKHOUSE 1470 E. Hwy. 377 & Business 377 817-573-4471 | patio dining
HOFFBRAU STEAKHOUSE 315 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-776-4982
LITTLE CAESARS 1421 S. Morgan | 817-573-1411
EIGHTEEN NINETY GRILLE 115 E. Pearl St. | 817-533-3400 eighteenninety.com
PEARL ST. STATION –patio dining 129 Pearl St. | 817-579-7233
GRUMPS BURGERS 3503 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-5000
ITALIAN JOE’S PASTA & PIZZA 512 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-5637
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
GARCIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1840 Camp Crucis Ct. | 817 573-4920 FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226 JJ’s Mexican Food 515 W. Bridge St. | 682-936-4152 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
CHACHI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Hwy. 67 | 254-897-7504 CHINA WOK 109 SW Barnard St | 254-897-2660 DEBBIE’S RESTAURANT Hwy. 67 | 254-897-4399 DONNA’S DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-7522 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 HAMMOND’S B-B-Q Hwy. 67 | 254-897-3008 HAPPY HIPPO - GOURMET COFFEE 608 SW Big Bend Trail | 254-898-0181 HappyHippoCoffee.com 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
TACO CASA 3706 E. Hwy 377 | 817-573-3229
RIVERHOUSE GRILL 210 SW Barnard St. | 254-898-8514
TACO D 206 S Morgan St. | 817-573-6318
ROUGH CREEK LODGE Reservations CR2013 254-965-3700 or 800-864-4705
ASIAN ASIAN GRILL 1311 N. Plaza Dr. | 817-573-4841
Shoo-Fly Soda Shop 102-C Walnut | 254-396-0767
CHINA CAFE BUFFET 1491 S. Morgan St.| 817-579-7888
SIMPLE SIMON’S PIZZA Hwy. 67 - Delivery - 254-898-0022
MIYAKO 715 Autumn Ridge Dr. |817-579-8668
STORIEBOOK CAFE 502 NE Barnard St. | 254-897-2665
PANDA EXPRESS 1031 E. Hwy. 377 | 817 573-8988
SUNSHINE DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2827
GLEN ROSE
Tacote 503 SW Big Bend Trl 254-897-1278
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
BLUFF DALE DINING
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LOCAL DINING LISTING
The Buffalo Nickel Grill CR 196 & CR 1014 254-823-6606 LET’S EAT 28602 Hwy 377 | 254-728-3635
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Holy Grounds Coffee Haus and GIFT’S 108 Jearl St | 817-441-7770 Aledo Diner 205 N. Front St. | 817-441-9753 Aledo Doughnuts 701 FM 1187 N | 817-441-0011 Aledo Taqueria 100 FM 1187 | 817-441---7940 Chuck Wagon Store & Cafe 613 S Fm 1187 | 817-441-2072 Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Italian Restaurant 311 S Fm 1187 Ste 200 817-441-2960 Maria Bonita 100 S. Front St. | 817-441-1652
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 Texas Bistro & Café 600 E. Hwy 199 | 817-523-0101 Woody Creek Bar B Q 205 N Avenue A | 817-220-2008
WEATHERFORD
Alvin ORD’s Sandwich Shop 914 S Main St (817) 599-5211320 Adams Dr (817) 598-0432 Antonio’s Mexicana Restaurant 1900 Santa Fe Dr. | 817-594-6183
Slice the Pizza Spot 9650 E Bankhead Hwy 817-441-1466
Applebee’s 208 W Interstate 20 | 817-599-3188
The Bearcat 421 FM 1187 N | 817-441-8981
Baker’s Ribs Inc 1921 S Main St | 817-599-4229
BROCK / MILLSAP
Bangkok Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar 314 South Main St. | 817-594-7012
Brock Junction 7458 W I-20 | 817-594-6626 Brazos River Catfish Café’ 10771 W I-20 | 817-596-2994 Brazosrivercatfishcafe.com
Godley
Big Daddy’s Pizza & Saloon 8837 Hwy 171 | 817-389-2224
HUDSON OAKS
BIG BURGER 3322 FORT WORTH HWY 817-374-4965 Crave Frozen Yogurt 200 S Oakridge Dr. | 817-598-9090
Big John’s Burgers & Beer 105 College Avenue | 817-999-8932 Blind Horse Saloon 1886 Mineral Wells Hwy 817-599-6501 Buffalo Wild Wings 320 Adams Dr | 817-598-0432 Buffet City 106 College Park Dr. | 817-599-5568 Chick-Fil-A 2525 S Main St. | 817-594-3001 Chicken Express 1711 Bethel Rd. | 817-598-1555
R & K Cafe 3311 Fort Worth Hwy 817-594-7701
Chili’s 128 E Interstate 20 | 817-594-1661
SPRINGTOWN
China Harbor 1810 Main St. | 817-598-0061
B & B Burgers 104 S Main St | 817-523-7520
DINING
Howell’s Western Cafe 401 W Highway 199 | 817-220-7915
Cotton Patch Cafe 1964 S Main St | 817-599-0706
Cedar Village Ice Cream Parlor 400 E Hwy 199| 817-523-4196
Cracker Barrel 132 E Interstate 20 | 817-598-9070
Chicken Express 502 E Highway 199 |817-523-0009
Crave Frozen Yogurt 1302 S Main St | 817-594-9091
Chinese Express 332 E Highway 199 | 817-523-5225
Downtown Cafe 101 W Church St. | 817-594-8717
El Cerrito 407 Old Springtown Road 817-523-7278
Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave. | 817-598-0400
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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 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
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 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 Yesterday’s 201 N Main St. | 817-599-3903
On The Border 114 Interstate 20 East 817-594-2174
Yogurt Story 325 Adams Dr Ste 315
Outlaw BBQ 3101 Ranger Hwy Unit B 817-599-3520
WILLOW PARK
Outskirtz Grill 2524 Azle Hwy #101 | 817-598-0009
Busy Berri Yogurt Shop 108 S Ranch House Rd 817-441-1100
Pastafina 807 S Main St | 817-599-5861
Chicken Express 101 Ranch House Rd | 817-441-7177
Peaster Grocery & Grill 6231 Fm 920 | 817-341-4326
Fish Creek 4899 E I-20 Service Rd N 817-441-1746
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
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
Rosa’s Cafe 28 1920 Martin Dr. | 817-599-5335
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DINING
Fuzzy Taco Shop 1217 S Main St. | 817-613-8226
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