9th issue Hood / Somervell Counties Texas

Granbury, Glen Rose, Acton, Hood and Somervell Counties Issue 9| November 2013

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TRUE SOUTHERN HOMEMADE COOKING COMANCHE NATION:

The Story of Quanah and Cynthia Ann Parker

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LUCKY STIFF

During this production of Lucky Stiff, Granbury Theatre Company is teaming up with the four Hood County rescues and shelters.

Stop by and donate to a good cause.

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Art:

The Gordon House at The Langdon Center Page 6

Lodging: Arkens Bed & Breakfast Page 11

Theater: Lucky Stiff Page 24

Dining:

Linda’s Southern Kitchen Page 28

Cynthia Ann & Quanah Parker-”A Woman IN two worlds and a man OF two worlds.

The location is quite superb, right on the edge of the lake.

Harry Witherspoon, an unassuming English shoe salesman, lives an uneventful life until...

A true southern restaurant, the best home cooking in Hood County.

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Movies Art Activities Lodging

Issue 9 • November 2013 There is more than one way to see a movie! Brazos Drive-In. & Show Biz. Ben Riley premieres in Granbury....

List of local galleries enclosed.

Fossilmania at Somervell County Expo Center.. Listing of local golf courses, Pete Davis, cowboy poet.

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Arkens Bed & Breakfast, plus a full listing of: Lodges, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotel or Motel, we can help you decide where to stay.

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Life in Granbury

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Calendar of Events

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

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Glen Rose

Life in Glen Rose.

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Shopping

Holiday shopping & consignment shops luxury clothing, shoes, accessories, handbags, home decor, antiques and furniture.

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Theater

Granbury Opera House--a beautiful theater that is both functional and maintains an intimate feel. Granbury Theater Company presents: Lucky Stiff.

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Music & Nightlife Dining

Kevin Townson plays a unique blend of flamenco, jazz & pop sounds. plus live music listings .

Lindas Southern Kitchen Plus a complete listing of dining opportunities.

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Cover: Newly renovated Granbury Opera House

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Welcome to My Hometowns Texas

Cultural & Entertainment Magazine of Hood and Somervell Counties!

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t the start of this holiday season, as families across Texas come together, I think of what makes Texas and our country so great, and in the spirit of the season, I share with you some reflections on this important time of year.

Most significantly this season, we need to take time to pause and give thanks to the men and women who bravely volunteer to serve our country in the armed forces. Their personal sacrifice is one that we can never fully repay. We thank all the men and women throughout the history of this country who have given so much of their time, effort, and lives in the military defense and service of this country.

Our freedom comes from these men and women who so graciously served, and answered the call of our country. God Bless Our Troops.

Thanksgiving, as we all know, began in Plymouth Colony with the Pilgrims, who had traveled from Europe and settled in what is now Massachusetts. The Pilgrims took great risk in traveling to America and today, many Americans are taking similar modern day risks, every day. The decision to start or expand a business or to change careers in pursuit of something better are but a few examples of how we continue to take risks in search of something better for ourselves, our families and our communities.

Thanksgiving is a time for us to consider how fortunate we all are to live in a country that allows for each and every person to determine their own future.

We should all give thanks to be so richly blessed.

As we enter into the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, there

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will be many fun events to enjoy. The Cynthia Ann and Quanah Parker exhibit at the Langdon Center is not to be missed. This pictorial exhibit is pure Texas history and runs through December 18. Please see the article in this issue. On November 9, the Veterans’ Day Parade flows through town starting at 10 am. Also on the 9th, the 29th Annual Jewel Ball—A Winter Wonderland is at Granbury Resort Conference Center. What better way to start the holiday season than to dress up and attend a live and silent auction, dancing, raffle and millennium casino as well as enjoy a prime rib dinner! The Somervell County Expo Center hosts a fiddle contest which is free on November 9-10. That ought to be a foot stompin’ good time! Dinosaur World lets one grandparent in free with a fully paid child admission on the first three Sundays of the month, and Veterans are free all day on November 11. There are several “markets” where you can get ahead on your shopping needs with great gifts, which should be easier than dealing with the crowds later. Do you enjoy rolling hills, big skies, picturesque towns and wine? If so, then the WOW (Way Out Wineries) holiday road trip is a must. Eleven North Texas wineries host this special event with holiday food and wine pairings, and you will receive a special holiday

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ornament from each winery.

On the 17th, Branson is coming to town with “Branson on the Road” at the Granbury Resort Conference Center.

This is sure to please the entire family with great music.

Did you know that the Glen Rose square has a Montana Silversmith outlet store? Well you do now, and that square is having a Black Friday on November 29. There will be special deals including ladies night out. For further info on any of these events, just look in the center of the magazine at the calendar.

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All of us here at My Hometowns Texas wish all of our readers a Happy Thanksgiving. May you and your families be richly blessed as you come together to give thanks. Thank you for reading and liking our magazine.

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Movies www.showbizcinemas.com

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817-573-6684 scan for the latest movie information.

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www.thebrazos.com TOP MOVIES THIS MONTH Thor: The Dark World The Book Thief The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Ender’s Game Las Vegas Free Birds About Time The Delivery Man

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Gates open 7:15 Showtime is 8:15 Gates close at 8:45 ****We are a cash only establishment **** Admission: $20.00 per car-load $15.00 heroes discount Outside food and drinks are allowed just NO grills and NO glass containers

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Comanche Nation: The Story of Quanah and Cynthia Ann Parker

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ynthia Ann and Quanah Parker are two important names in U.S. frontier history. Much can be learned from the dramatic story of these two courageous individuals. In 1836, a Comanche raiding party took Cynthia Ann from her family and over the following years, she became wife to Peta Nocona, a Comanche chief and mother to three children, including Quanah. After Cynthia Ann was taken back by Texas Rangers, Quanah became one of the most important Comanche leaders both in war and peace. Quanah, was the last Comanche Chief, but when he realized that to continue on fighting the white man meant certain starvation and death for all his people, he became a bridge to the new world and helped his people adjust to a new way of life.

The subtitle of the exhibit is “A Woman OF Two Worlds and a Man IN Two Worlds.�

This exhibit seeks to educate the public about Comanche heritage through presenting the dramatic story of Quanah Parker and his mother

Cynthia Ann through a series of over forty photos seldom brought together in a single place. It also seeks to make people aware of the many historic sites associated with the lives of these two persons. The photo exhibit is designed to tell the story of the lives of Cynthia Ann and Quanah caught between two different worlds. This exhibit is viewed as the first step toward creating a traveling education exhibit and a heritage tourism program which uses the lives of Cynthia Ann Parker and her son, Quanah, to explain the complex story of a frontier era which involved great tragedies and deep human love, as well as dramatic changes affecting large areas of both Texas and Oklahoma.

Quanah, has provided special inspiration for the project. This exhibit is the beginning of an effort to bring more attention to the important Native American heritage in our region.

The Cynthia Ann and Quanah Parker Exhibit, is a heritage tourism effort of the Texas Lakes Trail Regional Heritage Tourism Program. Preserve Granbury is partnering with them, the City of Granbury and its Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center, and

Tarleton State University to bring this special exhibit to Granbury.

The photo exhibit will be open through December 18, Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gordon House, Langdon Center, located just off the square in Granbury. Admission is free.

Special recognition must be given to the Comanche Nation and the many members of the Parker family for keeping this story alive and sharing materials and information.

Ben Tahmahkera, great, great grandson of

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premiere USA show in Granbury

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hen Your Private Collection Art Gallery was contacted by English artist Ben Riley regarding a show, they did not realize how BIG a deal this was. Ben has invented a new medium, vinyl art, which is strictly made from old LPs. This was to be the first showing of his art in the US and he has made

Galleries Artefactz 120 N. Houston Street (817) 573-9446 www.artefactz.com Brazos Prophetic Arts 313 Ables Street (817) 579-1775 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 Uptownarts.NET 4395 E. Hwy. 377 (682) 936-2581

Your Private Collection his exclusive gallery. He had a recent show at Wyecliffe Gallery, Surrey, England and it was a record-breaking event in attendance and attention. The art world loves it. Since it was such a big hit in England, his publicist in the UK decided they would enter the U.S. market with a new

strategy, but honored the planned show and gallery agreement with Your Private Collection.

Since his work is so unique, Good Morning Texas had Stacey Watkins, owner of Your Private Collection on their show to showcase Ben and her unique art. In case you missed “Good

Morning Texas” segment with Stacey, the above qr code will take you to the video.

You can also see his and Stacey’s unique glow in the dark artwork at Your Private Collection or www.yourprivatecollection.com

www.wfaa.com/good-morning-texas/ World-renowned-artists-record-art-comes-to-theheart-of-North-Texas-226177101.html

Wolf Crossing Art Gallery 1410 Fall Creek Hwy. (817) 326-0232 Your Private Collection 106 North Houston (817) 579-7733 www.yourprivatecollection.com Glen Rose Barnard’s Mill Art Museum 307 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-7494 barnardsmill.com White Buffalo Gallery 200 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-1988 thewhitebuffalogallery.com

Lake Granbury Art Association www.granburyart.org 224 N Travis Street

(817) 579-7656

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Ben Riley art on WFAA Good Morning Texas with Stacey Watkins

Activities

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FOSSILMANIA - GLEN ROSE

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Breakfast with Santa at Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro Saturday, December 7 from 8 - 11 a.m.

Make El Tesoro your family’s special stop, too! ·

Free digital photos with Santa

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Free holiday crafts

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Hot breakfast available for $8

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Hay ride caroling

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Archery games

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Visit one-on-one with Santa!

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Children of all ages welcome

RSVP online at CampElTesoro.org or call 817-806-5451 Located on the Brazos River in Granbury, Texas.

7710 Fall Creek Highway, Granbury, TX 76049 www.campeltesoro.org

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ACTIVITIES

Santa Claus is making a special stop in Granbury!

Activities

GOLF COURSES Harbor Lakes Golf Club Course 18 holes over 7,239 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity) 2100 Clubhouse Dr., Granbury

(817) 578-8600

Granbury Country Club Course

9 holes over 3,054 yards with a par of 36 (Public) 1611 Rockview Dr., Granbury

Country Club Course 18 holes over 6,830 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity) 8650 Westover Ct., Granbury

(800) 279-6471

Nutcracker Golf Club Course

18 holes over 6,743 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity) 9500 Orchard Dr., Granbury

(817) 573-9912

(817) 279-0936

Hidden Oaks Course

Starr Hollow Golf Club, Course

18 holes over 6,880 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 2701 Hideaway Bay Ct., Granbury

ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES

Pecan Plantation

(817) 279-1078

De Cordova Bend

9 holes (Private Non-Equity) 5717 Star Hollow Ct., Tolar

(254) 834-3464

Squaw Valley Golf Course

Country Club Course 18 holes over 6,423 yards with a par of 70 (Private Equity) 5301 Country Club Dr., Granbury

18 holes over 6,731 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal) 2439 E Highway 67, Glen Rose

(254) 897-7956

(817) 326-2381

This ‘Ol Hat Now this ‘ol hat was made for me by Manny Many a round up ago I guess if you counted them up It’d be thirt four year or so When it was new It was a pretty sight Now it’s old and worn like me But it fits my head jist right.

Through pouring rain and bitter cold It’s kept my head real warm But jist like an old ranch house It still retains its charm Some folks may say “Have a new one made” I reply you can’t Take an ‘ol friend in to trade I’ll wear this ‘ol hat So it isn’t real clean But those of you that have had a hat That long know exactly what I mean.

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Specialty evening events including wine tastings, cooking classes and more!

Lodging

635 June Rose Court Granbury, Texas 76048 (817) 408-6061 arkensbedbreakfast.com

rkens Bed and Breakfast, a Greek epic of a Mediterranean mansion in Granbury, Texas, is conveniently located just minutes off Granbury’s Historic Square.

Arkens Luxury Bed and Breakfast encompasses the best of Granbury with its perfect combination of stunning views of the lake along with its fairytale characteristics that are featured inside the home.

The tranquility and nature enveloping “Arkens” provides an extremely relaxing retreat for the most discriminating guest with ultimate convenience to the unique atmosphere Granbury has to offer. With several locations on the grounds designed for absolute relaxation and comfort, Arkens Bed and Breakfast awakens your senses and refreshes you on your journey. Discover Arkens on beautiful Lake Granbury… a place to call your own.

relax, you can enjoy the fabulous view of the salt water pool and of Granbury Lake.

SPECIALITY EVENING EVENTS: (Require advance notice) Mystery Dinner for Four Romantic Mystery Dinner for Two

in words, but words cannot really describe what you feel at Arkens.

You feel the love that has been poured into the house. Happiness and hugs are spread around. You can see when you enter that they are giving to others what they hold dear to themselves.

Everything that you could need during your stay is anticipated and provided for you.

The Sword Suite, themed from Lord of the Rings, features swords, helmets and shields, a king size four-poster bed, writing table, and overstuffed chairs.

Painting Class during your stay - You will complete a painting to take home with you.

Wine Tastings Cooking Classes Craft, Quilt and Sewing Classes

Comments from guests: We were blown away by the thoughtfulness of Arlis.

Anita’s Garden Romantic Suite is designed with the warm, romantic feeling in mind. As you

Ken and Arlis have captured the essence of their bed and breakfast

I felt special and I did not want to leave.

Do your friends a favor and recommend this B&B to them.

Your friends will thank you many times over. Please be sure to book early, as they are always busy.

There is fun stuff to do all year long. Anytime is a good time at Arkens.

This bed and breakfast is so unique that there is not another one like it. When you see Ken and Arlis, tell them Joe sent you.

Right from the moment we arrived - greeted by hugs.

The house itself is extremely luxurious.

Breakfast was cooked for us every day by Ken & Arlis, personally, and was delicious.

The location is quite superb, private and beautiful, right on the edge of the lake and we spent our last day just lazing around the pool at lakeside.

Treat yourself to fun and special treatment, and stay at Arkens. www.myhometownstexas.com

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Lodging GRANBURY HOTEL/MOTEL Best Western 1517 N. Plaza Dr Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-4239 44579@hotel.bestwestern.com Classic Inn 1209 North Plaza Drive Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-8874 hamandshivam@yahoo.com Comfort Suites 903 Harbor Lakes Dr. Granbury, TX 76048 817-579-5559 gm.txb14@choicehotles.com

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Days Inn 1201 N. Plaza Drive Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-2611 or 800-228-5150 Granbury Inn & Suites 1339 North Plaza Drive Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-2691 / 800-858-8607 rs_mathias@hotmail.com Hilton Garden Inn 635 E. Pearl St (on the Lake) Granbury, TX 76048 817-579-3800 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1515 N. Plaza Dr Granbury, TX 76048 817-579-9977 www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress La Quinta Inn & Suites 880 Harbor Lakes Drive Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-2007 lq6040gm@laquinta.com Nutt House Hotel 119 East Bridge Street Granbury, TX 76048 817-279-1207 or 888-678-0813 nutthouse@granbury.com www.nutt-hotel.com Plantation Inn 1451 East Pearl Street Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-8846 / 800-422-2402 www.plantationinngranbury.com Quality Inn & Suites 800 Harbor Lakes Drive Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-4411 / 800-465-4329 www.hotelingranbury.com

GRANBURY BED AND BREAKFAST Alfonso’s Loft 137 East Pearl Street Granbury, TX 76048 Phone: 817-573-3308 Email: stay@alfonsoloft.com www.alfonsosloft.com Angel of the Lake 606 E. Bridge St Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-0073 or 800-641-0073 www.the arborhouse.net Arbor House B & B 530 East Pearl Street Across from the City Beach Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-0073 / 800-641-0073 www.granbury-bed-and-breakfast.com Arkens Bed & Breakfast 635 June Rose Court (on the Lake) Granbury, TX 76048 817-408-6061 www.arkensbedbreakfast.com Baker St. Harbour 511 South Baker Street (on the Lake) Granbury, TX 76048 817-578-3684 / 877-578-3684 www.bakerstharbour.com Brierhouse Bed & Breakfast 7711 Colony Road Tolar, TX 76476 800-474-1160 www.brierhouse.com Dinosaur Trail Cabins 2800 Glen Rose Hwy Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-3023 dinosaurtrail@sbcglobal.net www.dinosaurtrailcabins.com Granbury Gardens Bed & Breakfast 321 W. Doyle Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-9010 stay@granburygardensband.com www.granburygardens.com Granbury Square Flat 109 1/2 East Bridge Street Granbury, TX 76048 972-239-9210 haroldem@flash.net www.granburysquareflat.com Ida Belles Cottage 110 Lambert Street Granbury, Texas 76048 214.796.5016 or 817.279.2889 www.idabellecottage.com

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Lodging Iron Horse Bed & Breakfast 616 Thorp Springs Road Granbury, TX 76048 (817) 993-9847 www.ironhorsebb.com Lambert Street Guesthouse 215 South Lambert Street Granbury, TX 76048 817-579-1876 jcvb@hcnews.com www.bradbraune.com/lambertstreet Manor of Time 121 West Bluff Street Granbury, TX 76048 817-579-0212 www.manoroftime.com Nutt House Hotel 119 East Bridge Street Granbury, TX 76048 817-279-1207 or 888-678-0813 nutthouse@granbury.com www.nutt-hotel.com Pomegranate House 1002 W. Pearl St Granbury, TX 76048 817-279-7412 / 888-503-7659 www.pomhouse.com Texas Heritage Cabins 5801 Matlock Road

GRANBURY HOTEL/MOTEL Best Western Granbury, TX 76049 1517 N. Plaza Dr 817-326-3639 Granbury, TX 76048 www.granbury-log-cabins.com 817-573-4239 44579@hotel.bestwestern.com The Windmill Farm and Bed & BreaKfast ClassicColony Inn Road 6625 1209TX North Plaza Drive Tolar, 76476 Granbury, TX 76048 817-279-2217 817-573-8874 crickgauer@itexas.net hamandshivam@yahoo.com www.thewindmillfarm.com Comfort Suites 903 HarborRV Lakes Dr. GRANBURY PARKS Granbury, TX 76048 377 RV Park 817-579-5559 4170 East Hwy 377 gm.txb14@choicehotles.com Granbury, TX 76048 Phone: 817-579-1315 Days Inn 1201 N. Plaza Countryside RVDrive Park Granbury, 76048 2600 WestTX Hwy 377 817-573-2611 or 800-228-5150 Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-7539 Granbury Inn & Suites 1339Granbury North Plaza Drive Lake Marina Granbury, TXMorgan 76048 Street 2323 South 817-573-2691 / 800-858-8607 Granbury, TX 76049 rs_mathias@hotmail.com Phone: 817-279-1000 Hilton Garden InnPark & Storage Midway Pines RV 635 E.Hwy Pearl St South (on the Lake) 9322 144 Granbury, TX TX 76048 76048 Granbury, 817-579-3800 817-279-7925 midwaypines@sbcglobal.net Holiday Inn Express www.midwaypines.com & Suites Thorp RVDrPark 1515 Spring N. Plaza 2700 LipanTXHwy #63 Granbury, 76048 Granbury, TX 76048 817-579-9977 817-573-3043

GLEN ROSE HOTELS & MOTELS America’s Best Value Inn & Suites 1614 NE Big Bend Trail Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2111 www.americasbestvalueinn.com

Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites 1311 NE Big Bend Trail Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-4818 www.dinosaurvalleyinn.com

GLEN ROSE BED & BREAKFASTS Bussey’s Something Special 202 Hereford Street Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-4843 or 877-426-2233 www.busseys.net

Comfort Inn & Suites 1615 NE Big Bend Trail Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-8900 www.comfortinn.com

Country Woods Inn 420 Grand Ave. Glen Rose, TX 76043 817-279-3002 www.countrywoodsinn.com

Glen Rose Inn & Suites Hwy 67 & FM 56 Glen Rose, TX 67043 254-897-2940 or 866-393-8037 www.glenroseinnandsuites.com

Inn on the River 205 SW Barnard Street Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101 www.innontheriver.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 113 Paluxy Summit Blvd Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-9900 www.glenrosetexas.us

The Lodge at Fossil Rim 3022 County Road 2010 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2960 www.fossilrim.org

Inn on the River 205 SW Barnard Street Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101 www.innontheriver.com

GLEN ROSE CABINS & HOUSES Anderson Creek Cabins 1448 Moody Lane Glen Rose, TX 76043 214-868-4318 www.andersoncreekranch.com

LaQuinta Inn & Suites 101 W. Bo Gibbs Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-0679 www.laquintainnglenrose.com Rough Creek Lodge 5165 County Road 2013 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-3700 or 888-670-1223 www.roughcreek.com www.myhometownstexas.com

LODGING

Inn on Lake Granbury 205 West Doyle Street (on the Lake) Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-0046 / 877-573-0046 info@innonlakegranbury.com www.innonlakegranbury.com

Cedars on the Brazos 2920 County Road #413 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-1000 www.cedarsonthebrazos.com

Barnard Street River House 804 NE Barnard Street Glen Rose, TX 76043 800-476-0175 www.barnardriverhouse.com Brazos House Retreat 3142 County Road Rainbow, TX 76077 682-200-7855 www.brazoshouseretreat.com

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Lodging CJ’s Country Cabins 3454 FM 56 South Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-9533 or 877-898-9533 www.cjscountrycabins.com

Paluxy Riverbed Cabins 1319 FM 205 Glen Rose, TX 76043 800-235-2004 www.paluxyriverbedcabins.com

Country Woods Inn 420 Grand Ave. Glen Rose, TX 76043 817-279-3002 www.countrywoodsinn.com

Popejoy Haus Cabins 1943 County Road 321 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-3521 www.popejoyhaus.com

Hideaway Ranch Retreat 1022 Private Road 1250 Bluff Dale, TX 254-823-6606 or 866-609-HIDE www.thehideawaycabins.com

Riverside Cottages 1140 County Road 315 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-485-5300 www.riversidecottages.net

Ken’s Kabin 1258 Rugged Oaks CR 321 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-9016 or 254-396-1146 www.kenscabin.net

Rose Hill Ranch 4771 S. FM 56 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-396-6699 www.rosehillranchtx.com

Oakdale Park 1019 Northeast Barnard St. Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2321 or 877-713-2340 www.oakdalepark.com

Trickle Creek Cabins County Road 196 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-396-0000 www.tricklecreekcabins.com

GLEN ROSE TENT CAMPING Camp N Fish 2790 County Road 304 Rainbow, TX 254-898-1069 www.campnfish.net Dinosaur Valley State Park Park Road 56 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-4588 or 512-389-8900 stateparks.com/dinosaur_valley.html Oakdale Park 1019 Northeast Barnard St. Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2321 or 877-713-2340 www.oakdalepark.com GLEN ROSE RV PARKS B Street RV Park 1900 SW Barnard Street Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-396-0562 www.bstreetrvpark.com Camp N Fish 2790 County Road 304 Rainbow, TX 254-898-1069 www.campnfish.net Cedar Ridge RV Park 4475 Hwy 67 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-3410 www.cedarridgervpark.com

Flint Canyon RV Park 1321 FM 56 North Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-0700 - 817-933-0571 www.flintcanyonrvpark.com Jurassic RV Park 4621 Hwy 144 North Granbury, TX 76048 254-897-1223 www.jurassicrvpark.com Oakdale Park 1019 Northeast Barnard Street Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2321 or 877-713-2340 www.oakdalepark.com 7th Heaven Ranch & RV Park 1516 County Road 313 Spur Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-1875 Tres Rios Resort 2322 County Road Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-221-0018 www.tresriosrvpark.com CRESSON HOTEL Best Western Cresson Inn 9120 E Highway 377, Cresson, TX 76035 877-574-2464 www.book.bestwestern.com

Chamber’s Place RV 1607 W. Hwy 67 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-396-1564 www.chambersrv.com Dinosaur Valley State Park Park Road 56 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-4588 or 512-389-8900 stateparks.com/dinosaur_valley.html

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CALENDAR A place to have fun

NOVEMBER 3 -- DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS, SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR Open Every Day Dinosaur World 254-898-1526 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 1058 Park Road 59, Glen Rose

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st Granbury Theater Company Lucky Stiff – 7:30 pm

Barking Rocks Winery – 7:00 – 11:00pm 1919 Allen Ct - Granbury Music: Greg Ball Trio

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 254-897-2960 8:30 am – 3:29 pm Every Day 2155 County Road 2008, Glen Rose

Greenwood Saloon – Bluff Dale Trimmier 8:00 pm

Open Tuesday – Saturday US Veterans Museum of Granbury 601 N. Thorp Springs Road 10 am – 4:00 pm 817-683-4513 www.usveteransmuseum.com

Somervell County Expo Ctr-Glen Rose Running with a Cold Heart Barrel Race Fri - Exhibitions followed by race Sat & Sun – Race starts at 1:00 pm Free spectator admission 817-881-8881

Open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday Yeats-Duke 1858 Working Museum 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Friday & Saturday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday 214 N Crockett St., Granbury Dollhouse Museum 10:00 – 4:00 pm Friday & Saturday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday 421 East Bridge St., Granbury Galleries of Granbury—Historic Square 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Hood County Jail Museum 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 817-573-5135 208 N Crockett St Granbury Open every Friday and Saturday Rock N Bowl – Granbury Lanes 10:00 pm – midnight Granbury Ghosts and Legend Tours On the Square 7:00 pm & 9:15 pm 817-559-0849 or GranburyGhosts@gmail.com Open Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Creation Evidence Museum 10 am – 4 pm 254-897-3200 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose

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Cynthia Ann and Quanah Parker Exhibit The Langdon Center 817-279-1164 308 E. Bridge St., Granbury Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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Somervell County Expo Ctr-Glen Rose North Texas Arabian Shootout Thurs 8am-8pm; Fri 8:00am-10pm Sat 8am-9pm Sun 8am-3pm Free spectator admission 254-897-4513

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Somervell County Citizens CenterGlen Rose = Country & Western Dance 7:00-9:30 pm Music: Pete and Patti

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

Langdon Center Concert Hall Granbury Saxophone Quartet 7:00-8:00 pm 817-279-1164

Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury Tours – 1:00 -5:00 pm 1919 Allen Ct

Hollywood & Vine – Glen Rose Cactus Jack & his Band of Outlaws 7:00 pm

Creation Evidence Museum-Glen Rose 1st Saturday Lecture Series Director Carl Baugh 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 254-897-3200

Music, Massage & Merlot D’Vine Wine on the square 6:30 pm

Arbor House Bed & Breakfast-Granbury Open House Holiday Market 1:30-4:30 pm 530 East Pearl St 817-573-0073 Granbury Theater Company Lucky Stiff – 3:30 pm & 7:30 pm Greenwood Saloon – Bluff Dale Undead Joe Trio 8:00 pm Eighteen Ninety Grille - Granbury Darwin Martin - Jazz 7:00-10:00 pm

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th Acton Animal Open House Come meet the doctors!

1 - 3 pm Information booths, food demonstrations, prizes. www.actonanimalhospitaltx.com 29th Annual Jewel Ball-A Winter Wonderland - Granbury Resort Conference Center 5:00-11:55 pm 817-326-4277/817-357-5131 Dinosaur Valley State Park-Glen Rose Coffee with a Park Ranger 10:00-11:00 am www.myhometownstexas.com

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Revolver Brewing Tour: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5650 Matlock Road 817-736-8034 Music: Veteran’s Day Parade – Granbury 10:00 am GISD admin parking lot to City Beach Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury Tours – 1:00 -5:00 pm 1919 Allen Ct Grady’s Line Camp-Tolar Elaina Kay – 6:00 pm Granbury Theater Company Lucky Stiff – 3:30 & 7:30 pm Boozers—Granbury 8:00 pm Cactus Jack & his Band of Outlaws Eighteen Ninety Grille - Granbury Darwin Martin - Jazz 7:00-10:00 pm Waterview RetirementBack to the 1880’s 100 Watermark Blvd., Granbury Gunfights, cowboy poetry, sing-a-longs 817-573-3434 3:00 – 5:00 pm Girls Night Out – Granbury 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Granbury Square Boot Scootin’ Country—Glen Rose Brady Hulsey Band – 6:00 pm Greenwood Saloon—Bluff Dale Cody Dell Akridge 8:00 pm Rugged Heart Diamond D’s – Granbury Trimmier 8:00 pm

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Somervell County Expo Ctr-Glen Rose Dale McPherson Memorial Fiddle Contest Free 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 2 54-897-4513

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Oakdale Park – Glen Rose Fall Woodcarving Rally 254-897-3081 Classes, Show & Sale

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Christmas Market on Lake Granbury Benefits Christian Women’s Job Corps Granbury Resort Convention Ctr 9:00-5:00 pm

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WOW Holiday Road Trip Visit 11 Family-owned N Central Tx Wineries www.wayoutwineries.org

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2nd Annual “In the Spirit of Giving Artist Tree Benefits” at Galleries around Granbury Square. Silent auction benefitting three middle school art departments 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 817-408-0000

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Revolver Brewing Tour: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5650 Matlock Road 817-736-8034 Music: Dinosaur Valley State Park-Glen Rose Coffee with a Park Ranger 10:00-11:00 am Native American Playday 2:00-4:00 pm Learn to use bows & arrows, drums, flutes, archery. Listen to native music.

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Hollywood & Vine – Glen Rose Rocky Lott band 7:00 pm Bluegrass Jam Sessions – Glen Rose Oakdale Park – 3:00 pm Concert at 6:30 pm Baseball Camp – Granbury One Day – Ages 6 and up 8:00 am-3:00 pm 817-573-2121

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Somervell County Expo--Glen Rose Ben Emison Cutting Sat 8am-8pm Sun 8am-7pm Mon 8am-7pm Tues 8am-5pm Spectators Free 817-304-0599

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Granbury Resort Conference Center 2:00-4:00 pm 682-936-1200 The Pan Handle Presents: Texas Whiskeys 2:00 – 4:30 pm 817-579-1518 Dinosaur Valley State Park – Glen Rose World of Fossils/Walk with Dinosaurs Hike 2:00-3:00 pm 254-897-4588 Dinosaur World-Grandparents Sunday One free grandparent admission per fully paid child 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury Tours – 1:00 -5:00 pm 1919 Allen Ct Eighteen Ninety Grille - Granbury Darwin Martin - Jazz 7:00-10:00 pm

Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury Tours – 1:00 -5:00 pm 1919 Allen Ct Eighteen Ninety Grille - Granbury Darwin Martin - Jazz 7:00-10:00 pm

Boot Scootin’ Country-GlenRose Matt Day Band – 6:00 pm Grady’s Line Camp – Tolar Whiskey River Ramblers – 7:00 pm

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Revolver Brewing Tour: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5650 Matlock Road 817-736-8034 Music: Sean Russell

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Dinosaur Valley State Park Glen Rose - Texas Outdoor Family Camping Sat 9:30am-Sun 11:00 am Geo-caching, Dutch oven cooking, & more 512-389-8903 for reservations

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Barking Rocks WineryGranbury Tours – 1:00 -5:00 pm 1919 Allen Ct Eighteen Ninety Grille Granbury Darwin Martin - Jazz 7:00-10:00 pm Revolver Brewing Tour: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5650 Matlock Road 817-736-8034 Music: Boot Scootin’ Country – Glen Rose Matthew Jolley 9 pm

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

UPCOMING EVENTS Dec. 6th - 8th

30th Annual Granbury Candlelight Tours 817-5735299 Presale tickets up to Nov. 30

Dec. 13th - 14th

Living Christmas Cards on the Square--Granbury

Eighteen Ninety Grille Granbury Darwin Martin - Jazz 7:00-10:00 pm

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Theater

Granbury Opera House

By Joe Adams

Recently, I had an enlightening tour of the nearly complete Granbury Opera House renovation with Andrew Barrus, Creative Director of the Granbury Theatre Company. While being issued our hard hats in the office construction trailer, I noticed blueprints of building plans. I quickly realized how much planning went into the improvement of the Opera House, originally finished in 1886. The plan was to keep the historic landmark, but add to it to make a larger state of the art theater that would meet Americans with Disabilities requirements, yet keep the same intimate spirit. Many of the improvements are backstage, where rehearsal spaces, new dressing rooms, and places to build and store sets have been added to replace a Quonset hut that was torn down.

After putting on the hard hats, we walked into the back of the theatre.

There were workers busy all over the building cleaning rock walls, making floors, building stairs, and putting rock on the building. Completion of the Granbury Opera House is in its final stages, and the construction crew is dedicated to working seven days a week so the black-tie gala on December 5 and the opening of “A Christmas Carol” on December 6 will happen on schedule.

As we walked through the building, Andrew pointed out where the rehearsal room was located, and showed me the new dressing rooms, elevator and storage places that have all been very carefully planned and constructed. There will also be an orchestra pit, new lights and sound systems. The stage is fantastic! The House will have beautifully curved staircases in the front lobby, as well as three stories up and a basement down. This basement has many advantages being located under the stage. Granbury Opera House is going to be a beautiful theatre that is both functional and maintains the opera house’s intimate feel — its capacity grew by only one seat, to 309 — where everyone is close to the stage.

costumes, music and dance. It will teach our children the art. Most of all, theater is fun to do and fun to see.

What will the theater do for us as a community? “We think the Opera House will dramatically help our tourism,” Granbury City Manager Wayne McKethan said. “We see it as a complement to the lake that will bring more people to Granbury.” Once it reopens,

What will the theatre do for us as an audience?

It will make us laugh and cry. It will stir our emotions. It may take us to a fairytale land or to another part of the world or time. It is about

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This can all be summed up with the Granbury Theatre Company Mission Statement: “Our mission is to enrich the community with high quality entertainment that warms the heart, uplifts the spirit, and tells worthy stories. We plan to provide volunteer opportunities for those in the community and offer educational experiences for children, teens and adults to develop artistic talents and learn the theater craft. “

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The Premiere Gala will start with a red carpet entrance at 6:00 pm, with informal viewing of the theatre and stage. Formal presentations begin at 7:00 pm. To warm guests up for the season, excerpts from the Theatre Company’s production of “A Christmas Carol” will be presented at 7:15 pm. To conclude the evening, guests will be entertained in VIP style in an outdoor tent, featuring dancing, music, drink, and light appetizers.

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supporters say, the theater will be used for a multitude of purposes. There will be a children’s theater company, and they hope to have a lecture series. Ballet and symphony performances and the occasional live concert haven’t been ruled out. The full potential of The Opera House is not yet known.

THE BIG EVENT on December 5th, 2013, the Granbury Opera House will be celebrated with one of the city’s largest Premiere Gala extravaganzas. Dignitaries from around the state will be in attendance. This red carpet and black tie event will include valet parking, hors d’oeurves, champagne, live entertainment – including a world class string quartet, as well as excerpts from Granbury Theatre Company’s production of “A Christmas Carol”. Tickets are $100 for the evening Gala, and may be purchased at www. granburytheatercompany.org or by calling 817-579-0952.

Theater During this production of Lucky Stiff, Granbury Theatre Company is teaming up with the four Hood County rescues and shelters. Stop by and donate to a good cause.

LUCKY STIFF plays every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening thru November 16th at 7:30pm with Saturday matinees every Saturday afternoon at 3:30pm. Ticket prices are $20 for Adults, $17 for Seniors and Students and $15 for Children.

Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office between the hours of 10am to 6pm, by calling the Box Office at 817579-0952, or online at www. granburytheatrecompany.org.

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ranbury Theatre Company hilarious musical farce LUCKY STIFF running through November 16th.

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Cast includes:: Harry Witherspoon – Andrew Barrus Annabel Glick– Jenny Latimer Rita LaPorta – Emily Warwick Vinnie DiRuzzio – Greg Bateson Luigi Gaudi – Andy Looney Dominique Du Monaco – Kelly Nichol Emcee – Cooper Dodd The Dead Body of Anthony Hendon – Erik Matsco Landlady – Stephanie Grizzard French Waiter – Aaron Leake

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Music/Nightlife well as guide them through the problems of acclimating to our culture.” Since he and his wife do not have children, they involve themselves heavily in those kids lives, along with all of his Childbloom guitar students.

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classical/flamenco guitarist and composer in the Parker County area, Kevin has performed extensively as a soloist and with his Latin-Jazz group, The Kevin Townson Band, for a variety of events throughout the DFW Metroplex for over two decades.

He has released two CD’s to date featuring his unique blend of flamenco, jazz and pop sounds.

Pictures from Spain (2003) and Between The Lines (2005).

In addition to his classical training, he is quite passionate about other genres of music such as Spanish flamenco music and jazz. Kevin says, “these genres of music show the full range of what the guitar is capable of achieving.” He goes on to say “Discovering music of other cultures and how that music connects with ours is something that’s very interesting and intriguing to me.” Kevin says he also likes to work on a popular tune every now and then; they’re fun to play and it keeps him in touch with what’s contemporary in our own culture.

A native Texan, Kevin attended the University of North Texas in Denton where he received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Classical guitar performance.

Kevin says “going to UNT was such a wonderful experience. Just hanging out with musicians of that caliber and from all over the world was amazing.”

Kevin has been teaching guitar since the mid 1980’s and is presently Director of The Childbloom Guitar Program in Parker County, which introduces music through the guitar to young people 5-12 years of age. He has been teaching this method since 1995, including the past 12 years here in Parker County. Kevin says “I really love teaching this method. It’s so wonderful to see the kid’s eyes just light up when they learn something they thought was not attainable. It’s such a fun way to communicate with young people and hopefully inspire them to greater goals.” Kevin is also an adjunct faculty member at Tarleton State where he teaches Classical and Jazz guitar.

In 2003, Kevin had a set back and was diagnosed with hereditary colon cancer which sidelined him for a few years but this year has been diagnosed as cancer free.

He states, “It was such a rough portion of my life struggling everyday with this disease, to overcome it and be released from the doctor this year was a massive weight lifted off of my shoulders.”

Since marrying his wife Kimla in 2008 he has taken on a new, deeper responsibility. Kimla was a sponsor for a family of refugees from Africa, the Hassani family.

Kevin tells me, “they have been a joy to mentor and nurture as

Kevin says he hopes to continue teaching, guiding, and inspiring young guitarists to reach their full potential both as musicians and individuals. He’s also looking forward to growing and discovering new and interesting ways of writing, and finally to recording a new CD. Kevin Townson solo Nov. 9th, 16th & 23rd Bella Italia Ft. Worth 7:00 to 10:00 December: Private Parties with a few openings.

Childbloom Bella Corda Dec 7 - Christmas on the Square, Weatherford Dec 14 - Christmas at Chandor Gardens, Weatherford

The Childbloom Guitar performance at Chandor Gardens Annual Art Walk.

Inspiration for playing the guitar came as a teenager, when he saw a TV program featuring the great classical guitarist Andrea Segovia playing a concert at the White House in the late 1970’s. He says “I was just blown away at the fact that this guy must be 80 years old and he’s playing guitar to people that are absolutely spell bound.” Kevin goes on to say “I wanted to be like that when I got old, which happens to everybody eventually.”

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Music/Nightlife BLUFF DALE BLUFF DALE VINEYARDS 5222 County Road 148, 254-728-3540 bluffdalevineyards.com Greenwood Saloon 208 N Greenwood St. 254-728-3735 www.facebook.com/ greenwoodsaloon

GRANBURY BARKING ROCKS WINERY 1919 Allen Court 817-579-0007 Boozers 211 M & M Ranch Road 817-579-6094 |boozersbar.net buffalo steakhouse 1470 E. Hwy. 377 |817-573-4471 buffalogapsteakhousegranbury.com Diamond D’s 3605 Contrary Creek Road 817-573-2100 The Dock 1003 White Cliff Road 817-573-9100

Eighteen Ninety Grille 115 East Pearl St. | 817-533-3400 eighteenninety.com REVOLVER BREWING 5650 Matlock Rd. | 817-736-8034 revolverbrewing.com Saddle Bags BBQ 3636 W Hwy 3770 817-579-7200 Jam every Saturday

GLEN ROSE Boot Scootin’ Country 2869 TX Hwy 144 254-897-2160 Hollywood & Vine 101 NE Vine Street 254-898-0250 hollywoodandvinerestaurant.com Loco Coyote Grill 1795 County Rd 1004 254-897-2324

TOLAR Grady’s Line Camp Restaurant & Live Music 4610 Shaw Rd | 254-835-4459 gradyslinecamp.com

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Grady’s Line Camp Whiskey River Ramblers 7 pm Hollywood & Vine Rocky Lott Band 7 pm Boozers Heather Roberts Band 8 pm Boot Scootin’ Country Matt Day Band 6 pm Eighteen Ninety Grille Darwin Martin Jazz 7-10 pm

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Boot Scootin’ Country Matthew Jolly 9 pm Revolver Brewing Music 12 pm Eighteen Ninety Grille Darwin Martin Jazz 7-10 pm

Grady’s Line Camp Elaina Kay 6:00 pm

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LOCAL VENUES

Dining and their homemade cakes and pies are sure to ruin your appetite. Be sure to order your special cakes and pies for the holidays, as your dinner guests will certainly thank you for it.

Many of Linda’s visitors remember Linda’s Southern Kitchen from Midlothian/ Waxahachie days where they had a huge following of customers.

Linda’s has a cozy, inviting atmosphere and they use only the highest quality products.

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f you have met me, then you can tell that I do like home cooking. Linda’s Southern Kitchen is a true southern cooking restaurant that has the best home cooking in Hood County. They are open for lunch and dinner Thursday thru Saturday 11-8 and lunch on Sunday from 11-2, and are located at the Granbury Square Plaza.

The restaurant is very clean and the food is amazing. Everyone that works there is very friendly and courteous.

Linda’s Motto has always been: “If you aren’t happy we aren’t happy”. They hope to see you soon!

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which scrumptious pies and cakes they have made that day. I often order the chicken fried steak. You get to choose your sides and there are 13 different sides to choose from! I usually eat all of my chicken fried steak, including all the coating.

The homemade gravy is so delicious, that I dip my roll in it to soak up the rest of the gravy.

The menu at Linda’s also includes appetizers, soups, salads, chicken fried chicken, and chicken tenders.

Their famous hamburgers,

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Linda Stanley and Kathy Brady and their husbands Ed and Rob are so friendly, and you are greeted promptly and taken to your table. The waitress will tell you

Their caring staff and talented cooks are dedicated to making your dining experience fun, relaxing, and pleasurable.

Whether you bring your family in for some good quality time together, or gather with your friends for a hearty meal, Linda’s is the perfect place for you!

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Dining DINING ON THE SQUARE THE ART OF CHOCOLATE SHOPPE 115 E. Pearl Street | 817-579-0075 TheArtofChocolateShoppe.com BABE’S CHICKEN HOUSE W. Pearl St. | 817-573-9777

PARADISE COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO 129 Pearl St. | 817-573-3853

GOLDEN CHICK Hwy. 4 in Acton | 817-326-2007

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

PEARL ST. STATION –patio dining 129 Pearl St. | 817-579-7233

IRBY’S BURGERS & CATFISH 804 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-9402

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

MONTANA RESTAURANT 1454 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-2500

ITALIAN ANTONIO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO 4426 E. Hwy. 377| 817-573-1783

BRAZOS SMOKEHOUSE 101 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-1393 Thursday - Saturday: 11am - 8pm only

AMERICAN (off the square) BUFFALO STEAKHOUSE 1470 E. Hwy. 377 & Business 377 817-573-4471 | patio dining

CHRISTINA’S BISTRO 110 N. Houston St. | 817-579-1707

GREAT AMERICAN GRILL Inside Hilton 635 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-3807

Rednecks Chicken & Burgers 3605 Contrary Ck, Rd. | 817-573-0555

EIGHTEEN NINETY GRILLE 115 E. Pearl St. | 817-533-3400 eighteenninety.com

GRUMPS BURGERS 3503 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-5000

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

HOFFBRAU STEAKHOUSE 315 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-776-4982

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

CARI’S RESTAURANT 2113 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-980-1223

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

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

THE DOCK 1003 Whitecliff Rd. | 817-579-8200

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

Willie & Dicks 424 Fall Creek Hwy. | 817-326-6241

FIREHOUSE CAFE 1462 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-1160

COFFEE HOUSES COFFEE GRINDER (inside HEB Market) 3804 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-0977

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

DOMINO’S 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-1800 JOE’S PASTA & PIZZA 512 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-5637 LITTLE CAESARS 1421 S. Morgan | 817-573-1411 NIZZA PIZZA PASTA & SUBS 2200 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-7575 PAPA JOHN’S 726 E HWY 377 | 817-579-1220 PASTA FINA 1106 S. Morgan | 817-279-8669 Pizza Hut 1014 S Morgan St. | 817-573-3765

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

PAM’S 204 S. Morgan | 817-326-8052

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Dining MEXICAN AGAVE TAMALE COMPANY 106 N. Lambert | 817-579-7600 Don Melquias 430 E Pearl St. |817-579-0800 EL CHICO 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-8833 GARCIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1840 Camp Crucis Ct. | 817 573-4920 FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226 LA FIESTA 1112 S. Morgan St. 817-579-1275 MI FAMILIA 1468 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-0382 Montes Breakfast Burritos 2202 E Hwy 377 | 817-573-0250 Papa Chulo’s 1300 S Morgan St | 817-573-3800 Opening in July SABOR MEXICANO TAQUERIA & GRILL 515 W. Bridge St. | 817-573-6202 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 DINING

BARNARD STREET BAKERY 1110 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-897-3324 THE BAYOU Cajun/Creole Seafood 539 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-898-0322 BIG CUP EATERY Mexican & American Hwy. 67 & 56 | 254-897-3841 Bottle Cap Cafe 114 W Walnut St. | 254-897-2256

DEBBIE’S RESTAURANT Hwy. 67 | 254-897-4399 DONNA’S DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-7522 FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CAFE 1789 CR 2009 |254-898-4263 GREEN PICKLE - BURGERS 212 NE Barnard St. | 254-898-1611 HAMMOND’S B-B-Q Hwy. 67 | 254-897-3008 HOLLYWOOD & VINE 101 NE Vine St. | 254-898-0250 INN ON THE RIVER Barnard St. Reservations Required 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101 LOCO COYOTE GRILL Steaks & Burgers West on Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2324 MR. JIM’S PIZZA Hwy. 67 - Delivery - 254-897-9999 PIE PEDDLERS - 254-897-9228 102 Walnut St. Fresh Baked Pies RANCH HOUSE BBQ & STEAKS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-3441 RIVERHOUSE GRILL 210 SW Barnard St. | 254-898-8514 ROUGH CREEK LODGE Reservations CR2013 - 254-965-3700 or 800-864-4705 SIMPLE SIMON’S PIZZA Hwy. 67 - Delivery - 254-898-0022 STORIEBOOK CAFE 502 NE Barnard St. | 254-897-2665 SUNSHINE DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2827 TOLAR DINING GRADY’S LINE CAMP 4610 Shaw Rd. | 254-835-4459 BLUFF DALE DINING SILVER DOLLAR STEAKHOUSE CR 196 & CR 1014 | 254-459-0545 LET’S EAT 28602 Hwy 377 | 254-728-3635 CHUCKWAGON STEAKHOUSE 26512 Hwy 377 | 254-728-3470

DINING

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

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

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