Aledo | Hudson Oaks | Springtown | Weatherford | Willow Park Issue 9 | March 2014
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! n u F e v a H o t e c a l P A ALEDO Brings the Circus to Town! Theater Off The Square Presents:
Nunsense Farewell Leno, Hello Oscar!
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Movies: Film Jive Page 5
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Farewell Leno, Hello Oscar!
Enriching the Spirit with Canvas, Brush and Paint.
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Theater:
Theater off the Square Page 8
Dining:
Tequila Bar Y Grill Page 20
TOTS Presents “Nunsense” – a Musical straight from Heaven!
Issue 9 • March 2014
Movies
Film Jive by Jimmy Ray Sorrells, and City Lights Theater in Weatherford.
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Art
Olivette Hubler - Canvas, Brush and Paint. Local gallery / museum listings.
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Theater
Theater off the Square Presents “Nunsense” – a Musical straight from Heaven! Plus, Texas Opry Theater schedule including The Platters, Buddy Holly Lives, The Kings of Country all this month!
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Activities
Aledo Circus, Chandor Gardens Spring Fling. Plus local parks, and golf courses.
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Life in Parker County
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Calendar of Events
We got it all! Want to know what’s happening today, check here....
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Shopping
Shopping opportunities all over Parker County!
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Music & Nightlife
Courtney Patton Country Music, Listings of Live Music at Local Venues!
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Lodging
Lodges, Bed and Breakfasts, Hotel or Motel, we can help you decide where to stay.
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Dining
Tequila Bar Y Grill, plus local dining listings.
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Parker County
picture perfect
Cover Photo: Amanda Marie Lackey Chandor Gardens Weatherford, Texas
A True Taste of Mexico!
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Spring Has Sprung Well, Almost... Each morning, for the past several weeks, I’ve been waking up at 5:45 a.m….not because I need to, but because an almost forgotten sound, once again, pierces the quiet of early morning - the chirping of a mockingbird. This particular mockingbird makes its nest in a tree, just outside my bedroom window, every year (or maybe it’s the offspring of the first bird to nest there). Anyway, by 5:45 the bird has gathered a head of steam for what is the longest litany of bird songs I have ever heard; just when you think it’s over, another chorus begins! Try as I might, I can never sleep through it and I end up getting out of bed, stumbling around in the near dark and making my way to the kitchen for a cup of coffee. Over the years I have considered numerous evil plans to
eliminate the noisy bird… none of which I’ve put into motion. Eventually mother and babies abandon the nest and fly away, leaving me with song free mornings. But, this year, I am welcoming the mockingbird and her young. After the most bitterly cold winter I’ve experienced during my lifetime in Texas, the sound of her first song was music to my ears! I may even build her a little birdhouse this year. I know you all feel just as I do about the approaching spring season…it’s about
time! The harbingers of spring are everywhere; daffodils are springing up from the earth, the days are getting longer, birds are building their nests in anticipation of the season of renewal. Here in Parker County, folks are gearing up for a busy spring too. Celebrations of the season are taking place all over the County, kicking off with a free concert by local Texas Artists, held at Weatherford’s Heritage Park on the First Monday grounds on March 1st, followed by the City of Aledo 4H Club who brings the famous Kelly Miller Circus to town on March 15th; the fun continues through the month of March with Clark Gardens Botanical Park’s Spring Festival on March 29th and 30th. These family friendly events are followed by another treat for adults
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Just like the adorable little bird outside my window, I feel like singing when I think about the approaching warmer weather and the end of winter…but I won’t. Nobody wants to hear that! Have a Wonderful Spring Parker County!
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and children alike when Chandor Gardens holds their annual “Spring Fling” weekend on April 5th and 6th. Check out our March Calendar Pages for a list of all the wonderful springtime “happenings” coming your way!
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FAREWELL LENO, HELLO OSCAR
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CHIN WITH THE GRIN
It was as expected. A subdued, at times somber, but always pleasant Jay Leno giving us his last show. For twenty-two years we tuned in to NBC as the host of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” kept us entertained and laughing, watching him magically go from a young quick witted talent with dark hair to the grey-haired older statesman of late night. Never failing to capture number one in the ratings, Jay Leno has been a staple in American households. Getting the keys from “the greatest” Johnny Carson himself, Leno positioned himself into the top rated spot with interviews from the latest and hottest celebrities, politicians, astronauts, and musicians. (Not to mention those hilarious headlines) One can’t help but wonder as he now hands those Tonight Show keys over to Jimmy Fallon, exactly what is on the horizon for Jay Leno? A notorious workaholic and gifted stand-up comedian, with the ability to navigate studio executives, we have seen Jay Leno come back before. Is it the end of Jay Leno on American television or is there a final act yet to be seen? As we all ponder this option, I would like to take a few moments and remember my time spent in The Tonight Show audience back in 2002. During a work hiatus, and just living down the street from Burbank in North Hollywood, I decided one day to see how a person off the street – a
regular Joe- gets tickets to be in the audience of The Tonight Show. After a quick phone call, I found out that it was easy enough. Stand in line outside the doors. That I could do. I found myself the first in line the next morning, 8a.m. sharp in the warm and breezy NBC corridor. Turns out, the line doesn’t start to form until around noon. Live and learn. I was the first in and got front row smack in the middle of Jay Leno. I was so close I could have offended him with bad cologne. I can’t remember who the guests were that first night, or much else I’m afraid, but I had a blast and decided to do it all again the next day. Not wanting to lose my coveted number one spot, I again arrived at 8 a.m. I repeated this behaviour for two and a half weeks until my own job beckoned me back. I would show up every morning at 8 a.m. as if I worked there. I got to know the ushers on a first name basis and was even allowed to wait in the V.I.P. section the last few days I attended. (I do remember sitting next to Carnie Wilson as we watched Tina Turner perform) Jay was so giving of his time to the audience during warm-up. He would always answer questions and try to stump audience members with trivia. I was even brazen enough to ask for a photo with the host after he pointed to me and said “you sure hang out here a lot”, which drew a big laugh from the staff and band. It will be a long haul for another host to make it past the second decade mark in modern-era television, so let’s give accolades where they are due. Farewell Jay Leno… (At least for now)
OSCAR FEVER 2014 With the Academy Awards just a stone’s throw away, all of Hollywood is gearing up for the industry’s biggest night of the year. Millions of eyes will be glued to the small screen March 2 as the 86th Academy Awards kick off in The Dolby Theatre. As usual, we have the well-known and accomplished big name artists vying for the prestigious
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Jimmy with Jay Leno
awards, coupled with talented and deserving some surprise newcomers. Let’s get right to the dish, shall we? Best Motion Picture of the Year: With a whopping total of nine nominees for the biggest award, we are assured a night of watch-worthy television! From AMERICAN HUSTLE to 12 YEARS A SLAVE; the category is as diverse in the story lines and themes as they are in the artists who portray them. Also nominated in this category is CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, GRAVITY, HER, NEBRASKA, PHILOMENA, and THE WOLF OF WALL STREET. Having seen all of the films excluding HER, my pick for the top prize goes to DALLAS BUYERS CLUB. Fact is stranger than fiction, and this North Texas story just couldn’t be surpassed by the others in the same field.
However, I feel that the “powers that be” in the Academy might just bypass my decision and instead go for “AMERICAN HUSTLE”. Who you got? Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Again, four internationally known big named stars and one that’s unheard of. Christian Bale for AMERICAN HUSTLE, Bruce Dern for NEBRASKA, Leonardo DiCaprio for THE WOLF OF WALL STREET, ChiwetelEjiofor for 12 YEARS A SLAVE, and finally Matthew McConaughey for DALLAS BUYERS CLUB. My pick to grab Oscar in this category would surprisingly be Bruce Dern for NEBRASKA. Although I did choose DALLAS BUYERS CLUB for Best Picture, I thought Dern played a diligent and well thought-out character in this film. Perhaps because his face is that of continued on page 12
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Enriching the Spirit with Canvas, Brush and Paint “Painting on location is a discovery,” remarked the talented, Dallas based artist, Olivette Hubler. She compares it to selecting a book by its cover and then experiencing a different world as the story develops the deeper you read into it. “In 2001, my husband and I bought a small trailer for travelling to places of interest. The idea was, that I would paint and he would
Sometimes painting a location a second or third time after a period of incubation results in the distillation of the memory and focused reality of that place,” observed the artist. Olivette’s approach as an artist is to combine the constantly changing moments into an enduring interpretation of nature. Olivette’s art also evolves from sketches, photos and life drawing sessions. “There is no subject more challenging than sketching or painting from life. The variations of the human body, its moods, movements and makeup are endless and
read,” says Olivette. Since then, they have done a lot of travelling, painting and reading, mostly within a 400 mile radius of Dallas; taking them to Oklahoma, New Mexico and Colorado as well as Texas. Olivette finds that certain locations follow her for years. “The intense scrutiny that comes with an extended time of observing a particular location is like taking a piece of it with you.
I never tire of drawing from life,” says the artist. She does hundreds of sketches a year and is fascinated by studying the figure drawings of other artists because it divulges so much about their methods and thought processes. Engraving is another favorite art form of the artist and she likens it to “drawing on steroids.” The physical act 6 - My Hometowns Texas Cultural & Entertainment Magazine
of etching and digging into copper, though new to her, is fascinating. Engraving of any kind is a slow deliberate process allowing plenty of time for the mind to wander and come up with something unexpected. “If you want to learn about color, study pastels,” Olivette believes. Pastels are virtually pure pigment with little or no binder to hold them together so they stack up on the surface. There is no sheen to the matt ground of pigment resulting in explosive color. Olivette likes to push them into the surface forcing them to have a three dimensional quality. “Colorwise, they behave like stained glass,” the artist observes. The artist’s discovery of Bruce Klein’s blog detailing his quest for the ideal life drawing class, along with his great book suggestions, gave her the idea that others might like to hear about what, when and why she paints and draws; leading to the development of her own www.myhometownstexas.com
Art Galleries and museums Firehouse Art Center & Gallery 119 Palo Pinto Street Weatherford 817-599-3278 weatherfordart.com
Stone Creek Fine Arts 114 Russell Court Weatherford 817-599-6757 Open by Appointment stonecreekfinearts.com
Museum of the Americas 216 Fort Worth Highway Weatherford 817-341-8668 museumoftheamericas.com
Doss Heritage and Culture Center 1400 Texas Drive Weatherford 817-599-6168 dosscenter.org
National Vietnam War Museum 12685 Mineral Wells Highway Weatherford 940-325-4003 nationalvnwarmuseum.org
Springtown Legends Museum 839 N. Main Street Springtown 817-523-5939
For more information on Olivette, visit her at: www.olivettehubler.com
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popular blog, “Come Along With Me”. For artists and lovers of art alike, it is an entertaining and insightful journey with Olivette on her painting expeditions both close to home and as far afield as Italy, Greece and France. Olivette Hubler’s art has graced the walls of numerous galleries and exhibition spaces around the country. She also holds workshops periodically and shares her talent and skills with those fortunate enough to attend one of them.
Theater
NUNSENSE
is coming to Parker County! THEATRE OFF THE SQUARE IN WEATHERFORD proudly presents their 2014 Musical, NUNSENSE, written by Dan Goggin, and produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. The comedy is directed by Darla Robinson, and the musical direction is by Hans Grim. Assistant Director is Ray Shannon, and Hank Minor is Stage Manager. The show begins Friday, March 14 and runs weekends through March 30. Darla Robinson has over 30 years of theatrical experience
in the Metroplex. She has appeared at Casa Ma単ana, Theatre Arlington, Circle Theatre, Scott Theatre, and many civic groups. This is her fourth production as Director for Theatre Off The Square. Darla is a realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. A music director and pianist, Hans Grim has provided direction for theatres including Casa Ma単ana, Texas Christian University, Water Tower Theatre, Theatre Arlington, University of North Texas, and Granbury Opera House. He also produced five musicals for Aledo Musicals and was
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the originating music director for the national tour of the 3 Redneck Tenors. As a keyboardist, he played for the national tour of Mamma Mia, as well as appearing with the Dallas Wind Symphony, the Irving Symphony Orchestra, and the University of North Texas Chamber Orchestra. Currently, Hans is choir director for North Side High School in Fort Worth. This faith-based full length musical comedy is a winner of four Critics Circle Awards including Best Off Broadway Musical in its original New York production. The show is about a fund raiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia. This internationally known hit will have you laughing as you enjoy the hilarious situations and wonderful music!
Hubert, second in command; Melissa Whiteman as Sister Robert Anne, a streetwise nun; Kate Cowling as Sister Mary Amnesia, a nun who has lost her memory; and Amanda Johnson, novice, who wants to become the first nun ballerina. Please join us for this fabulous production beginning Friday, March 14, and running through Sunday, March 30. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Theatre Off The Square, the only live theatre in Weatherford, is located at 114 North Denton Street. ALL TICKETS, FOR THIS PRODUCTION ONLY, ARE $15. NO DISCOUNTS WILL APPLY. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $15 at Weatherford Chamber of Commerce. Reserved seating is available and recommended by calling 817-341-8687. You can choose your seats and purchase your tickets to any performance online! Visit our website www. theatreoffthesquare.org.
Members of the cast are Judi Conger, playing Sister Mary Regina, Mother Superior; Jaclyn Justice as Sister Mary
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Activities
ACTIVITIES
The Circus is coming to Town!
Tigers and Elephants and Camels in Aledo… Oh My!! Aledo Mayor, Kit Marshall is excited about the upcoming Kelly Miller Circus coming to town. “We didn’t expect to have another circus for a year,” said Marshall, “But when something like a circus falls out of the sky, and the timing is great and they have elephants and tigers, why wouldn’t you be excited?” In 2013, Aledo hosted the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus as a first time event for the city and it was an enormous success. This event promises to be even more fun with a different program including the addition of elephants and tigers! Obert Miller and his sons, Kelly and Dory began this travelling
[ circus in 1938 and devoted their lives to making it into the second largest big top show in the land. Relying on talent, hard work and a passion for maintaining quality standards, they were welcomed back to communities for generations. The circus’ more recent history includes a stint as director by David Rawls, a third generation circus performer, from 1984 through 2006, during which time he introduced new circus artists to the American public and maintained the high standards set by the Millers. In 2007, the show was purchased by John Ringling North II whose great uncles were the internationally known Ringling Brothers. Born into the most famous circus family in history, John learned circus operation from his father Henry Ringling North and his uncle John Ringling North. The consummate circus professional, John is always seeking ways to improve his circus and can be seen at most performances keeping a critical eye on the show.
cable and chain. Elephants will raise the “big top” as they have for every show since the circus’ inception.
Mark your calendars for March 15 and “Come One, Come All” for a fun-filled family evening at the Circus!
Sponsored by the City of Aledo 4H Club, the circus officially comes to town on March 15, 2014 and begins with the raising of the “big top” tent at 9a.m. that morning in Aledo’s Bearcat Park. Performances will be held at 2p.m. and 5p.m. with additional performances added if needed. The midway opens prior to show-time with games, bounce houses, animal rides (elephant, camels and pony rides) as well as concessions.
Advance Ticket Prices $10 adults - $6 children ages 2-12 Purchase at the Gate $15 adults - $7 children ages 2-12 Advance tickets can be purchased at Aledo City Hall, East Parker County Library, East Parker County Chamber of Commerce, Interbank, Aledo National Bank, Reading Friends and Brookshires Grocery.
The Kelly Miller Circus travels with a galaxy of stars from many nations, an exotic display of animals and a dizzying amount of equipment; all on a fleet of 36 vehicles. The waterproof canvas “big top” has a seating capacity of 1100 and measures 120’ long by 120’ wide and 40’ high; the colorful tent is supported by more than a quarter mile of heavy gauge aluminum tubing as well as several miles of rope, steel
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Activities GOLF COURSES
Sugar Tree Golf Course 7510 FM 1189 Dennis, TX 76087 (817) 596-0020 Sugartreegolf.com
WEATHERFORD
Canyon West Golf Club 160 Canyon West Dr. 817-596-4654 Canyonwestgolf.com
The award-winning Par 72 golf course that winds through 6,653 yards of the roaming foothills of Parker County.
Crown Valley Golf Club 1204 Mikus Rd 817-441-2222 The 6659 yard, par 70 layout includes the banks of the Brazos River
Horseshoe Bend Country Club – Semi Private 305 Lipan Trail 817-594-6454 Live Oak Country Club Semi Private 1734 Bethel Rd
ALEDO
Lost Creek Golf Club 4101 Lost Creek Blvd (817) 244-3312 Lostcreekgolf.com Split Rail Golf Club 2151 Old Annetta Road 817-441-4653 Splitrailgolf.com
WILLOW PARK
Squaw Creek Golf Club 1605 Ranch House Road 817-441-8185 Lmra.org/golf Weatherford
Disc Golf
115 E. Lake Drive on the corner of Mikus Road and East Lake Drive at Lake Weatherford.
Parks ALEDO
Cherry Park 300 S. Alamo
Howards Way Park
Holland Lake Park 1419 Holland Lake Road
Triangular Park in the Downtown Business District
Love Street Park 309 Love Street
Mockingbird Lane Park property.
Lake Weatherford Marina 210 West Lake Drive www.lakeweatherfordmarina.com
Bearcat Park
EAST PARKER COUNTY
Bearcat Park 151 FM 5 South Aledo, TX 76008
Cross Timbers Park 105 West Stagecoach Trail Willow Park, TX 76087 Paul Balint Jr. Memorial Park 516 Ranch House Road Willow Park, TX 76087 Meditation Garden Off of Ranch House Road Willow Park, TX 76087
SPRINGTOWN
Springtown Park 201 South Avenue A
WEATHERFORD
Chandor Gardens 711 W Lee Ave. 817-613-1700 Clark Gardens 567 Maddux Rd 940-682-4856 Cartwright Park 100 Cartwright Park Road
Marshall Park 115 East Fifth Street McGratton Park 645 North Main Street Miller Park 1501 Ball Street Soldier Spring Park 200 Thrush Street Town Creek Hike & Bike Trail Trail Head Locations: Holland Lake Park, Weatherford Police Dept., First Monday Trade Days Vine Street Park 700 West Vine Street Cherry Park Pool Hours CLOSED FOR THE SEASON Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway Trail Head at Cartwright Park. Total Distance 20 miles www.tpwd.state.tx.us
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Winter is finally winding down and spring is in the air! Welcome the most glorious of seasons at Chandor Gardens Annual “Spring Fling” Weekend, April 5th and 6th. The warm weather will usher in the arrival of beautiful flowers and a chance to see nature flaunt her colors; what better place to witness all the magic unfurl than in a garden? Once again, this popular weekend event will feature area musicians, tours of the garden and mansion, face painters for the kids, art, food and fun. The “Ask a Master Gardener” Information Station will be manned with knowledgeable folks ready to answer any and all gardening questions you might have and a variety of artists and craftsmen will be set up throughout the gardens and mansion demonstrating and displaying their work. Each year the number and variety of artists grows and this year is no exception. Participating at the event will be painters, photographers, woodworkers, mixed media artists, jewelry makers, potters, fused glass artists, garden ornament and handmade flute and garden bell makers.
Anderson’s Good Medicine – Ukulele Daily, a talented family band, featuring Michael Anderson and Laura Anderson on ukulele, vocals and harmony and their son, Joshua Anderson on upright bass, will be playing in the courtyard of the garden each day along with several other equally talented local musicians. Food will be provided by “Law Dawg” Concessions serving a variety of classic American fair food. Come hungry and enjoy one of their great funnel cakes sprinkled with your favorite topping! Bring your cameras to capture a special spring time memory and join the folks at Chandor Gardens in celebrating the arrival of a long-awaited spring!
“Spring Fling” Weekend Saturday, April 5 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6 12 to 4 p.m. Admission $1 for All
For more information or to reserve a vendor space call 817-613-1700 www.chandorgardens.com knantz@weatherfordtx.gov
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familiarity and the picture being in black and white, he comes through as a vibrant character actor in his role. However, once again, I think the Academy might just put me in my place here as well and go with Leonardo DiCaprio for THE WOLF OF WALL STREET. Your pick? Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: What can I say about this category? Let me start with Cate Blanchett, Cate Blanchett, Cate Blanchett. Ever the chameleon, Blanchett delivers again with her character weaving the storyline together in BLUE JASMINE. Ok, now that you know my pick in this one, let’s list the other fine ladies in this category. Amy Adams for AMERICAN HUSTLE, Sandra Bullock for GRAVITY, Judi Dench for PHILOMENA, and the great Meryl Streep for AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. I have a sneaking suspicion that the Academy will agree with me on this one and award the honor to Cate Blanchett. Although… there’s hardly a loser among the nominees in this field.What say you? Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Five outstanding performances are given by all five gentlemen in this category. Barkhad Abdi for CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, Bradley Cooper for AMERICAN HUSTLE, Michael Fassbender for 12 YEARS A SLAVE, Jonah Hill for THE WOLF OF WALL STREET, and Jared Leto for DALLAS BUYERS CLUB. My pick for the night is Jared Leto. Again, we see a real story unfold in this film and is brought to transformation by Leto. Having
bucked Hollywood in the past, Jared Leto is back at his craft and portraying a memorable character in this North Texas story. Yet once again, I’m afraid the Academy won’t see it my way and will go with either Bradley Cooper for AMERICAN HUSTLE or Jonah Hill for THE WOLF OF WALL STREET. Your pick here? Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Sally Hawkins for BLUE JASMINE, Jennifer Lawrence for AMERICAN HUSTLE, Lupita Nyong’o for 12 YEARS A SLAVE, Julia Roberts for AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY and finally June Squibb for NEBRASKA. All these ladies gave memorable moments to their accredited film and personally, I was happy to see June Squibb fit perfectly in her role for NEBRASKA and back in the American public’s eye. Yet, I will have to say that any character that Jennifer Lawrence portrays always seems fresh and spot on. (Which is what is supposed to happen, right?) That is why my pick for this category goes to Jennifer Lawrence for AMERICAN HUSTLE. The Academy could go a few ways on this one, but I think we just might be in step here. Who do you think should nab this prize? As always, Hollywood’s biggest night could not happen without the contributions of the REAL talent. The producers, directors, lighting, prop, production assistants, wardrobe folk, script supervisors, editors, and so on and so forth. Those people that work extremely hard behind the scenes without the paycheck that the celebrities see, those diligent and artistic busy bees that love their craft and give up so much to make sure that the show goes on. We thank them all for their talent as well. FUN FACT: Gone with the Wind is the longest Best Picture winner, clocking in at 234 minutes. You could watch the shortest winner, Marty, two and a half times before Scarlett hangs up her ball gown.
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PARKER County picture perfect!
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CALENDAR A place to have fun Open everyday!
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EVENTS
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Doss Heritage Cultural Center 1400 Texas Dr, Weatherford Memories of Mary Martin
Weatherford Farmers Market 213 and 217 Fort Worth Street Mondays - Sundays, 8 AM - 6:15 PM
Tuesday-Sunday Doss Heritage Culture Center 1400 Texas Dr, Weatherford Tuesday – Saturday 10 am till 5 pm PM | Sun 1:00 till 5:00 PM Tuesday-Saturday Museum of the Americas 216 Fort Worth Hwy, Weatherford Tues. – Fri. | 10 am – 5 pm Saturday 11 am – 4 pm Every Monday &Friday Weatherford Public Library After School for Teens 1014 Charles Street, Weatherford 4:00 – 5:00 pm Every Tuesday & Thursday Night YOGA at Chandor Gardens 5:30pm 711 W. Lee Avenue, Weatherford
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st Lake Mineral Wells State Park Cross Timbers Bird Walk Reservations required 10 am-12 pm Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk Reservations required 2-4 pm 940-328-1171
th Parker County Family Expo 50+ Vendors FREE First United Methodist Church Gym 301 S Main Weatherford 10 am – 3 pm 817-565-2980 Texas Opry Theater Relive the Romance The World Famous Platters 3:00 pm 817-341-1000
Albertson’s Bridal Fair-Weatherford 225 East Spring Street 1-5 pm 817-594-9390 Parker Paws Pet Adoption 11-2 pm Petsmart Weatherford Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S Ranch House Rd Willow Park 12:00 pm Courtney Patton 2:00 pm Michael Padgett Steve Helms Band Bobby Duncan
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Weatherford 1st Monday Trade’s Day 9 am-4 pm Corner of Santa Fe & Hwy 180 Weatherford
Every Wednesday Weatherford Public Library 10:30 am Pre-School Storytime 2-5 yr olds Toddler Time – 6 mo-36 mo olds 1014 Charles Street, Weatherford
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Every Saturday & Sunday Lucky’s Landing MX 11031 W IH20 Millsap Call before you haul.
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Every Friday East Parker County Library Storytime for 2-5 yr olds 201 FM 1187 North, Aledo 10:30 am
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Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday Theatre Off The Square presents Nunsense March 14-30 Fri & Sat 8 pm Sun 2 pm 817-341-8687
Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S Ranch House Rd Willow Park 7:30 pm Prophets and Outlaws Cutting Horse Bar & Grill-Weatherford 2132 Tin Top Rd, Ste 100 9:00 pm Thieving Birds
Chandor Gardens 711 W. Lee Avenue, Weatherford Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm Saturday 9 am – 3 pm & Sunday 12 – 4 pm Clark Botanical Gardens 567 Maddux Rd., Weatherford Monday – Saturday 7:30 am – 6 pm Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
Central Christian Church 1602 S Main – Weatherford 817-596-5986
Pythian Home Week-Weatherford 105th Anniversary of Home’s opening Tours M-F 9-11 am & 1-3 pm 1825 E Bankhead Dr th Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S Ranch House Rd Willow Park 7 pm blacktopGYPSY
th Sisterz Oil Sharing - FREE class Medicine Cabinet Makerover with doTERRA Essential Oils - 6:30pm Chandor Gardens - Weatherford
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th 3rd Annual Compassion with Fashion - United Way of Parker County 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch & Fashion Show
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Lake Mineral Wells State Park Cross Timbers Bird Walk Reservations required 10 am-12 pm Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk Reservations required 2-4 pm 940-328-1171 Parker Paws Pet Adoption 11-2 pm Petsmart Weatherford Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S Ranch House Rd Willow Park 7:30 pm Tori Martin Lake Mineral Wells State Park Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk Reservations required 2-4 pm 940-328-1171
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th Lake Mineral Wells State Park Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk Reservations required | 2-4 pm 940-328-1171 Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 114 Austin Ave 6:30 pm Van Darien
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Holiday Hills Country Club 1st Annual 2-person Scramble 2 – 6 pm | 817-992-9882 4801 Hwy 180 East-Mineral Wells
th Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S Ranch House Rd Willow Park | 7:30 pm Scott Lyle Band St. Patricks Day Spudfest! United Methodist Church - Springtown 6pm
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th Lake Mineral Wells State Park Night Sounds 8 - 10 pm Bring a lawn chair | 940-328-1171 Kelly Miller Circus-Aledo Bearcat Park 2 pm & 5 pm 817-441-7016
Texas Opry Theater Kings of Country Tribute By Larry Turner & Doug Brewin 7:30 pm 817-341-1000
21st - 23rd
Lake Mineral Wells State Park Texas Outdoor Family Careful Kayaking and Family Fishing Fun 6:30 Friday to 11am Sunday Reservations required 512-389-8903
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nd Lake Mineral Wells State Park Kid’s Wilderness Survival Reservations required 1 – 3:30 pm 940-328-1171
Parker Paws Pet Adoption 11-2 pm Petsmart Weatherford
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Museum of the Americas Quanah Parker Exhibit Texas Opry Theater Buddy Holly Lives 7 pm 817-341-1000
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th Senior Circle 7th Anniversary Hoedown First United Methodist Church 301 S Main – Weatherford | 4 pm – 6:30 pm Parker Paws Quarter Auction Fundraiser 6:30 – 8:30 pm 817-694-5718 Weatherford Senior Center 1225 Holland Lake Dr Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S Ranch House Rd Willow Park 7:00 pm The Damn Quails
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st Parker County Texas Hold ‘Em Fundraising for Trinity Habitat for Humanity | 6:30 – 11 pm 817-284-3566 Parker County Sheriff’s Posse 2251 Mineral Wells Hwy-Weatherford Cutting Horse Bar & Grill-Weatherford 2132 Tin Top Rd, Ste 100 9 pm Rodney Parker & 50 Peso Reward
Lions Gala benefitting Weatherford Christian School Silent & Live Auctions 6:30 – 10 pm | 817-596-7807 North Side Baptist Church 910 N Main St - Weatherford Parker Paws Pet Adoption 11-2 pm Petsmart Weatherford Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S Ranch House Rd Willow Park 7:00 pm Kolton Moore & The Clever Few
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rd Chandor Gardens Bridal Event Wedding vendors, Door prizes and a cake-off | 1 – 5 pm FREE | 817-613-1700 711 W Lee St. Weatherford
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th Cutting Horse Bar & GrillWeatherford 2132 Tin Top Rd, Ste 100 9:00 pm Tejas Brothers Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S Ranch House Rd Willow Park 4:00 pm | Gary Kyle & The No Standards Band
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Lake Mineral Wells State Park Texas Outdoor Family Rock Climbing 2-night event Fri 6:30 pm – Sun 11 am Reservations 512-389-8903
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Parker Paws Pet Adoption 11-2 pm Petsmart Weatherford Fuzzy’s Taco Shop – Mineral Wells 9 pm Grant Gilbert Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S Ranch House Rd Willow Park 8:00 pm Charla Corn APRIL UPCOMING EVENTS 3rd 3rd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Springtown Chamber At Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds 7282 N FM 51-Decatur 940-7367403 5th - 6th
Chandor Gardens - Weatherford Annual Spring Fling | Music, Arts, Crafts, Face Painting Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday: noon to 4 p.m. Admission $1 See page 11 for more information
Yoga Mini Retreat with Gerri Stripling - RYT Stillwaters Retreat-Springtown 817-312-1263 Limited space Lake Mineral Wells State Park Binocular Astronomy 8:30 – 10 pm 940-328-1171 12th Shaw-Kemp Open House Celebrate history, bluebonnets and down-home fun 1 – 5 pm 817-598-6837 220 Kemp Rd – Weatherford 26th Weatherford Blooms Home & Garden Festival 9 – 3 pm 817-598-4034 FREE Downtown Historic
th Clark Gardens Spring Festival | Food, fun & activities for all ages. Texas art, wine, & cheese, Classic Car & Motorcycle Shows 10 am – 5 pm 940-682-4856
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SHOPPING
Photo by: Gordon Hiebert Pilot and Photographer 817-939-7679 / aaggieflyer@aol.com
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LOCAL VENUES
Courtney Patton A Stand Out Voice for Country Music!
MUSIC
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hen you click on the website for Courtney Patton it says, “This will be the future home of Courtney Patton Music – Stay Tuned,” and when you listen to her beautiful, soulful Texas sound you know that this is something you should definitely “stay tuned” for! The talented, singer/songwriter from Stephenville, Texas, frequents music venues in the area with friends such as, Jamie Wilson, Brandy Zdan, Adam Hood, Brian Keane, The Trishas and Jason Eady, her fiancé since September of 2013. She and Eady have been dubbed the “New Texas Power Couple” by folks who know in the music industry and the couple have been performing along-side each other for the last couple of years.
Courtney’s first full-length record,Triggering a Flood, came
out on her birthday in May of 2013, and has been racking up accolades ever since. “Just when I though there were enough good female releases already in 2013 to last a few years until the next wave of female talent rolls in, a new one popped up right in front of me and blew me away,” blogged a recent addition to the talented artists fan club. “Triggering a Flood is one of those I can listen to front to back and not get bored or need to skip a song here and there. Her soulful voice combined with the classic country elements and instruments is perfection!” Touted as one of the most in-demand, essential voices on Texas’ regional, independent roots music scene today, Courtney’s music is a combination of hard-country waltzes and ballads with a thread of ‘70s pop-folk sophistication.
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Cutting Horse Bar and Grill 2132 Tin Top Rd, Suite 100, Weatherford | 817-599-8667 facebook.com/CuttingHorseTX
Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S. Ranch House Road Willow Park | 817-441-2525 railheadbbq.net
FIRE OAK GRILL On the Square | Weatherford 114 Austin Ave, 817-598-0400 fireoakgrill.com
Light Catcher Winery 6925 Confederate Park Road Fort Worth | 817-237-2626 www.lightcatcher.com/events.htm
Check the calendar on pages 14 - 15 for live music! “Music has always been a part of my life,” says the artist. “I’ve grieved with songs, I’ve celebrated with songs, I could set my life to a soundtrack. And, because of music and my relationship with it, I’m finally making a living because of it.” A young girl just discovering Courtney’s music echoes her sentiments saying, “I’ve never had a broken heart, but I’m thankful I have music like this to break my fall
when it happens.” Follow Courtney Patton on Facebook and Twitter to find out where she will be performing next and “Stay Tuned” for her website coming soon!
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ShoppingLodging - Weatherford Antique & Specialty Shops Online lodging list:
Americas Best Value Inn 1110 Fort Worth Highway 817-599-3800 americasbest value.com
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 850 Interstate 20 East 877-865-6578 PET FRIENDLY ICHotels.Group.com
Candlewood Suites 215 Alford Drive 888-223-0369 PET FRIENDLY Comfort Inn & Suites 215 Alford Drive Weatherford, TX 817-599-9999 Cutting Horse Inn & Suites Best Western 210 Alford Drive 817-599-3300 PET FRIENDLY www.bestwestern.com Econo Lodge 2207 Old Dennis Road 817-599-3705 Econolodge.com Fairfield Inn & Suites 175 Alford Drive 817-599-4040 Marriott.com Hampton Inn 2524 S. Main St. 817-599-4800 PET FRIENDLY Hamptoninn1.hilton.com Heritage Inn 1927 Sante Fe Drive 817-594-7401 Bestwesterntexas.com
Weatherford Inn & Suites 809 Palo Pinto 817-599-8683 Western Motel 809 Palo Pinto Street 817-599-8683 Bed & Breakfast Angels Nest 1105 Palo Pinto St. Phone: (817) 596-8295 www.angels-nest.com
1915 Wall Street Just off Adams Street 817-594-448 PET FRIENDLY www.lq.com
The Rose Garden Cottage 212 East Lee Ave. 817-219-3435 www.rosegardencottage.com
Motel 6 150 Alford Drive 817-594-1740 PET FRIENDLY
Mama’s Wish 414 W. Lee Ave. 817-757-7111 www.mamas-wish.com
Quality Inn & Suites 2500 South Main Street 877-424-6423 PET FRIENDLY
Pecan Bottom Ranch 801 N. Lake Drive 817-797-3477
Quality One Motel 2213 Old Dennis Road 817-594-0055 Quest Inn 1106 West Park 817-594-3816 Sleep & Go Motel 1709 East I-20 817-599-0500 Sleepandgo.com Sleep Inn & Suites 119 Wall Street 817-594-9699 SleepInn.com Super 8 Motel 720 Adams Drive 817-598-0852 Super8.com Super Value Inn 111 West I-20 817-594-8702
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R.V. PARKS WEATHERFORD Hooves & Wheels RV Park and Horse Motel 4128 Granbury Hwy Weatherford, TX 817-599-4686 Oak Creek RV Park 7652 West I-20 Weatherford, TX 817-594-0200 www.oakcreekrvpark.com Weatherford KOA 2205 Tin Top Road 817-594-8801
The Cottage at Sugartree 251 Sugartree Drive Lipan TX 76462 817-341-1111
SPRINGTOWN Outwest Campground and RV Park 4009 West Hwy. 199 (817) 220-0476 www.outwestcamp.com
The Getaway Cabins 2859 Thompson Road 817-596-3528 www.thegetawaycabins.com
Springtown RV Park 3080 W. Hwy 199 817-220-4678 www.springtownrvpark.com
The Texas Star Ranch & Retreat 5950 FM 920 817-613-1949 www.thetexasstar.com
Still Waters Retreat Center of Texas 383 Country Road 3672 Springtown, Texas 817-220-2681 www.stillwatersretreattexas.com
Victorian House Retreat 110 E. 5th Street 817-475-9009 www.victorianhouseretreat.com R.V. PARKS ALEDO Cowtown RV Park 7000 East I-20 817-441-7878
WILLOW PARK Knights Inn 5080 E I-20 Service Road S Willow Park, TX 76087 817-441-5443
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WEATHERFORD HOTEL/MOTEL
Dining More traditional Mexican fare is also on the menu and prepared with the same attention to detail as the more exotic entrees. A full bar serving a variety of freshly prepared cocktails, beer and wine, sits inside the restaurant dining area and offers excellent happy hour specials. There is also an outdoor eating patio available during good weather.
Tequila Bar Y Grill – No Ordinary Tex-Mex Restaurant Tequila Bar Y Grill, located on Tin Top Road in Weatherford, is definitely not your run of the mill Tex-Mex establishment. “It’s wonderful, fresh and fun Mexico with a Spanish influence,” notes one appreciative customer.
If you are having a hard time deciding between all the appealing dishes, ask any of the helpful staff who will be glad to offer assistance. As an enthusiastic diner said, “They’ll help you with what you didn’t even know you’d been craving – I loved it!”
Tequila Bar Y Grill 2150 Tin Top Road Weatherford, Texas 76087 682-333-0750 tequilabarygrill@gmail.com Open: Monday – Thursday 11a.m. to 10p.m. Friday 11a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday 9a.m. to 11p.m. Sunday 9a.m. to 3p.m.
Champagne Brunch served Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3p.m.
DINING
The moment you walk into the spotless dining area, with its comfortable booths and an assortment of high tables with chairs, you’ll be greeted by friendly wait staff who seat you and hand over the menu on your individual i-pad (yes, you read that right). The menu is a delightful mix of fresh seafood entrees and authentic, central Mexico inspired dishes. The chorizo stuffed jalapenos with Oaxaca cheese are a standout along with the wonderful variety of seafood dishes. The delicious Ceviche Jaracho is made with tilapia, fresh lime juice, onions, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapenos and garnished with sliced avocado and tostadas. Scallops are another outstanding offering and are pan seared and served with a brandy pineapple cream sauce. The tortilla chips are made fresh daily and served warm and salty, in a paper cone. 20 - My Hometowns Texas Cultural & Entertainment Magazine
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Dining Restaurants and Bars Parker County ALEDO Agape Coffee Haus and Bookstore 108 Jearl St (817) 441-7770 Aledo Diner 205 N. Front St. (817) 441-9753 Aledo Doughnuts 701 FM 1187 N (817) 441-0011
B & B Burgers 101 E. 1st St. (817) 523-7520
Garden of Eat’n at Agape 108 Jeral St. (817) 441-7770 gardenofeatn@gmail.com Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Italian Restaurant 311 S Fm 1187 Ste 200 (817) 441-2960 Maria Bonita 100 S. Front St. (817) 441-1652 The Bearcat 421 FM 1187 N (817) 441-8981
Aledo Taqueria 100 FM 1187 (817) 441---7940
BROCK / MILSAP
Chuck Wagon Store & Cafe 613 S Fm 1187 (817) 441-2072
Brock Junction 7458 W I-20 (817) 594-6626 Brazos River Catfish Café’ 10771 W I-20 (817) 596-2994 Brazosrivercatfishcafe.com Mikey’s 2100 Fm 1189 (817) 598-9074
Candlelight Drive-In 638 N. Main St, (817) 523-4182
HUDSON OAKS
Chicken Express 502 E Highway 199 (817) 523-0009
BIG BURGER 3322 FORT WORTH HWY (817) 374-4965
Chinese Express 332 E Highway 199 (817) 523-5225
Crave Frozen Yogurt 200 S Oakridge Dr. (817) 598-9090
Don Jose’s Mexican Cuisine 104 S. Main St. (817) 523-7501
Golden Chick 2813 Fort Worth Hwy (817) 599-6646
El Cerrito 407 Old Springtown Road (817) 523-7278
R & K Cafe 3311 Fort Worth Hwy (817) 594-7701
Howell’s Western Cafe 401 W Highway 199 (817) 220-7915
SPRINGTOWN
Shinola’s Texas Cafe 301 Martin Ave (817) 523-0010
A & G Bar & Grill 600 E Highway 199 (817) 523-4111
Woody Creek Bar B Q 205 N Avenue A (817) 220-2008
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Dining 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 Applebee’s 208 W Interstate 20 (817) 599-3188 Baker’s Ribs Inc 1921 S Main St (817) 599-4229
Bangkok Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar 314 South Main Street 817-594-7012 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 Chili’s 128 E Interstate 20 (817) 594-1661 China Harbor 1810 Main St. (817) 598-0061 Copper Creek Fine Texas Dining 216 W Interstate 20 (817) 599-3977
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Cotton Patch Cafe 1964 S Main St (817) 599-0706 Cracker Barrel 132 E Interstate 20 (817) 598-9070 Crave Frozen Yogurt 1302 S Main St (817) 594-9091
Cutting Horse Bar & Grill 2132 Tin Top Rd Ste 100 (817) 599-8667 Downtown Cafe 101 W Church St (817) 594-8717
On The Border 114 Interstate 20 East (817) 594-2174
Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave (817) 598-0400
Outlaw BBQ 3101 Ranger Hwy Unit B (817) 599-3520 Pastafina 807 S Main St (817) 599-5861
Fuzzy Taco Shop 1217 S Main St (817) 613-8226
Peaster Grocery & Grill 6231 Fm 920 (817) 341-4326
Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant 809 S Main St (817) 599-4400
Pizza Place The 1218 S Main St (817) 594-0591
Golden Moon Restaurant 1410 S Main St (817) 594-1692
Polo’s Mexican Cafe 6239 Fm 920 (817) 594-3732
Grannys Kitchen 1802 Santa Fe Dr (817) 598-9025
Pulido’s Mexican Restaurant 304 S Main St (817) 594-0361
Joe’s Pasta & Pizza 1115 Fort Worth Hwy Ste 400 (817) 341-2200
Rosa’s Cafe 28 1920 Martin Dr (817) 599-5335
Kincaid’s 220 Adams Dr Ste 290 (817) 594-7773
Sake Japanese Steakhouse 114 College Park Dr (817) 598-5955
LA Playa Maya 1445 Fort Worth Hwy (817) 613-8686
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
Which Wich 220 Adams Dr Ste 230 (817) 598-0200 Whistle Hill Cafe 104 S Walnut St (817) 599-4311 Wild Mushroom 1917 Martin Dr (817) 599-4935 Yesterday’s 201 N Main St (817) 599-3903 Yogurt Story 325 Adams Dr Ste 315
WILLOW PARK Busy Berri Yogurt Shop 108 S Ranch House Rd (817) 441-1100
Logan’s Roadhouse 325 E Interstate 20 (817) 594-5455 Malt Shop 2028 Fort Worth Hwy (817) 594-2524
Wanda’s By Jr 1503 Fort Worth Hwy (817) 599-7421
Chicken Express 101 Ranch House Rd (817) 441-7177 Short Chef Creations 136 College Park Drive 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 Street (817) 594-2210
Ohana Japanese Steak House 126 E Interstate 20 (817) 596-2871
The Shed Texas Kitchen and Bakery 4019 Fort Worth Hwy. (817) 594-5533 shedsbread.com
Olive Garden 315 E Interstate 20 (817) 599-4207
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
Fish Creek 4899 E I-20 Service Rd N (817) 441-1746 Milano’s Pizza & Pasta 119 S Ranch House Rd Ste 900 (817) 441-6737 Railhead Smokehouse Barbeque 120 S Ranch House Rd (817) 441-2525
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