my hometowns parker county premiere issue july 2013

Issue 1 | July 2013FREE TAKE ONE

Aledo | Hudson Oaks | Springtown | Weatherford | Willow Park

A Place to Have Fun !

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Parker County’s own Sophie Clark and the Southern Heritage Band!

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With Katy Keenie and Dana Bowman

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Music:Southern Heritage Band Page 22

Theater:Page 20

ShoppingPage 18

Activities

Theater

Calendarof Events

Shopping

Dining

Sophie Clark, Parker County Native, and her musical “family”.

Get caught up in Charlottes Web!

Visit the two new additions to the York Ave family and while you’re there check out your old favorites

Western themed Water Park, a cool respite for Parker County.

Local Artist Vonnie Kohn, a nationally recognized award-winning artist, is a native Texan.

Movie listings for City LightsTheater in Weatherford.

Listings of Live Music at Local Venues!

Texas Opry Theatre and TOTS, Theater off the Square Events.

More photos about town!

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

Life in Parker County Photos by Wyatt Nantz

Splash Kingdom comes to the Wild West. Parks, pool, and golf course listings.

Shopping maps for Springtown and Weatherford

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Welcome to My Hometowns TexasCultural & Entertainment Magazine of Parker Countiy

Carilyn Hipp - Editor

Welcome to a “Sizzlin” Summer! July starts with a bang in Parker County beginning with the Boomin’ 4th festivities and continuing with the County’s annual Peach Festival, the rebirth of Aledo’s First Friday Events, and the Grand Opening of Splash Kingdom Wild West! And you have all the details for these exciting events right at your fingertips in the pages of “My Hometowns Texas Cultural and Entertainment Magazine” for Parker County.Keep our July Calendar of Events close by and don’t miss out on any of the fun! Discover a delicious new eatery or enjoy an old favorite listed in the pages of our Dining Out section. Find out what’s playing at the local movie theatre as well as what’s on stage at the live theatre venues throughout Parker County. Enjoy a visit to one of the many area museums and art galleries or take in the local music scene featured in our Music and Nightlife section. Spend a day exploring beautiful gardens, playing golf or relaxing in the park. Read about local artist Vonnie Kohn and musical legend Gene Watson. And, if a day of shopping appeals to you, we have

included an extensive list of stores from antiques to boutiques so you can “shop till you drop!”July is an exciting month in Parker County and we are thrilled to be your guide on the journey to discover the many wonderful options for summer fun and entertainment available for you and your family. Stay tuned as we continue to supply you with valuable and entertaining information each month in “My Hometowns Texas – Parker County!”Stay Cool Parker County!

Carilyn Hipp

Editor: Carilyn Hipp [email protected]

Publisher: Joe Adams [email protected] Sales: Carilyn Hipp [email protected]

Granbury: Denise [email protected] Galley [email protected]

Art Department: Denise Zitzevancih [email protected]

Contributing Writer:Steven Chamblee Contributing Photographer:Wyatt A. Nantz

My Hometowns Texas Parker County1145 Sante Fe Drive, #72 Weatherford, TX 76086817-304-0443 | 817-219-4166 www.MyHometownsTexas.com

To list your business or event, email us at: [email protected]

Seeking local sales representatives! For more information contact: Carilyn Hipp at 817-304-0443 email: [email protected]


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maker in the historical area of Fort Worth, her background provided the interest in western genre for many of her paintings. Extensive travel has brought diversity to her subject matter which also includes Native American, wildlife, still life, and portraiture. Reflected in her creative process is the theme of “the enduring spirit,” the delicate balance in the relationship between man and his environment.

Vonnie and her husband, a Goodyear store manager, have three children who are “nearly as old as I am,” and seven grandchildren. Vonnie’s brother, Jerry Walden, a

retired Master electrician and cartoonist, is commander of S.W.T. Lanham Confederate Camp, a living history group in Weatherford.

Vonnie attended Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth in her 30’s and was already an established artist when she graduated at 43. In addition to her art degree, Vonnie studied oils with Margie Walker and watercolor with Ronald Thomasson. After working five years at Paul Bryant Bronze Foundry as a wax chaser and taking print making for three years in college, Vonnie is a sculptor and a print maker, but primarily a contemporary realistic artist. From 1995 to

2000, Vonnie hit the road doing national shows and selling lots of paintings. In 2006 Vonnie joined WAA and was vice president in charge of all shows, raising the bar from one to as many as six shows a year.

In addition to her work being in SWA Art Magazine Collector’s Edition, Vonnie has won many first- place ribbons in national shows. Vonnie was commissioned to do the painting of Texas governor S.W.T. Lanham, a Weatherford native,. The painting hangs at the Doss Heritage Museum. This article mentions only a smattering of Vonnie’s many accomplishments and awards. If everything had been listed, this could have turned into a book.Vonnie has participated as a juror, workshop instructor, and advisory committee member for many art organizations. She is affiliated

with national organizations, including the Oil Painters of America, American Women Artists, National Watercolor Society, and the Association of Miniature Artists. She is also listed with the Artists of Texas and Daily Painters International Artists, two online groups. As an educator, she was responsible for the development of “Talking Leaves,” an Indian Heritage art program taught in the Ft. Worth Schools during the 1990’s.

Currently, Vonnie teaches at the Firehouse Art Gallery on Mondays (adults) 1-3 P.M. and Saturdays (youth) 10-12. She also teaches in her Walden-Kohn Studio in Springtown. Her WAA booth sign quoting Michelangelo says “…and still I am learning.” Vonnie, too, never stops learning and giving back.

Local Artist Vonnie Kohn, a nationally recognized award-winning artist, is a native Texan specializing in oil painting and sculpture.

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Firehouse Art Center & Gallery 119 Palo Pinto Street Weath-erford 817-599-3278 www.weatherfordart.com

Museum of the Americas 216 Fort Worth Highway Weatherford 817-341-8668 museumoftheamericas.com National Vietnam War Museum 12685 Mineral Wells Hwy, Weatherford 940-325-4003 nationalvnwarmuseum.org

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

Springtown Legends Museum 839 N. Main Street Springtown 817-523-5939

Mission Statement: Weatherford Art

Association is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and education of the arts in Weatherford, Texas, and surrounding areas.

The purpose of the Weatherford Art Association (WAA) is to promote art appreciation among our members and the general public through educational activities, instructional programs, lectures, class instruction and public display of fine art. The Weatherford Art Association was officially organized on July 14, 1966 as a non-profit organization [501-1(c)] with 32 charter members. Currently located at 119 Palo Pinto Street, known as the “Firehouse Art Center” since it previously was a fire station. Local artists’ works

are available for viewing and purchase.

Once-a-week classes include beginners through advanced of all ages. Artists have volunteered to teach children’s art classes this summer ($10 for 3 days a week).

At each month’s meeting, artists specializing in various types of art, various mediums (oil, watercolor, pen & ink, etc.) speak and demonstrate their techniques to the members. in addition, each month members bring their paintings for the Artist of the Month contest where the members vote and the winners receive ribbons. The first place winner each month is eligible for Artist of the Year and is further recognized by being allowed to display a sampling of their art on one wall until the next month’s meeting.

Annually WAA sponsors the

Peach Festival Art Show, for both members and nonmembers. Prizes totaling at least $1,100 are awarded.

Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month, except December, at 7 p.m.

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Welcome to Splash Kingdom Wild

West, a family waterpark located in Hudson Oaks, TX. The watery rest is a welcomed site for Parker County and surrounding area residents.The park is built on a western theme that mir-rors local communities. Slides and attractions have Wild West themed names while native landscape is preserved to add to the western feel.

Guests enter the gate through an old wooden corral where range steers once made their way to the sale auction. The water tower above the gate helped to satisfy the thirst of the dusty bovine.Proceed with caution as you walk by the snake pit. A 5-slide tower with colors representative of native snakes: sidewinder, coral, copperhead, grass snake and a king snake.The open courtyard area will host local entertain-ment from time to time and allow seating for customers of the ice cream shop and the courtyard

grill. Menu items will range from grilled burgers, hot dogs and chicken to turkey and chicken wraps. Snacks such as pickles, popcorn, cotton candy and funnel cakes will also be available.A retail shop will face the courtyard grill and sell handy items such as sun-screen, sunglasses, sandals, and goggles. Souvenir items will be available as well. And, don’t forget to pick up a tube of pucker powder while in the retail shop.

The first aid station, restrooms and lockers all line up beside the retail shop and add to the west-ern feel. Don’t be surprised if a stray tumbleweed rolls through the locker area.As guests mosey on down to the Pizza barn, they will notice a kid’s play area. The kid’s area is 6” deep and scattered with spraying trees and slides. The slide area has an old miner’s feel as kids will notice picks and nuggets of gold in the slide entrance walls.

A covered wagon slide is the center point of the kid’s spray ground. Zero level water will attract the youngest of children wish-ing to get wet.Across from the kid’s area is the wave pool. Every ten minutes the waves activate to thrill the riders on free tubes.

The lazy river is one of a kind in the industry. The path has been cut into the hilly terrain of the park area. At some points the walls of the lazy river are 20’ high making the tubers feel as if they are in a can-yon deep in a Texas desert. The island area of the lazy river is decorated with an abandoned mining camp and an old mine shaft.Johnny Blevins, President and CEO of Splash King-dom Waterparks, said the park is expected to attract 100,000 to 150,000 visitors this year.

“Our nearest competitors are at least an hour away,” Blevins said. “This allows us to develop our territory in Parker County.”Last year, Splash Kingdom Waterpark was awarded the annual International

Industry Leadership Award. “The board of directors for the World Waterpark Association is proud to present this award to Splash King-dom Waterpark for its consistent operation of a family oriented facility as well as innovation of in-park experience and staff development,” said Ezra, WWA Director of Park Development Services.

“We are extremely proud of this accom-plishment and humbled by the award presented by the WWA,” Blevins commented on the award. “There were thousands of our peers from all over the world on hand at our an-nual symposium, and it feels good to have the recognition from the industry. However, our goal is to make sure that the families that visit our parks have that same impression.”Make it your goal to visit Splash Kingdom Wild West Family Waterpark this summer.

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Boy, oh boy, there’s nothing like country

living! Last night, I’m out on the porch, admiring the moonlight. The dogs are curled up and snoozing in front of me, as I gently sway back and forth in my massive old rocker. The air glides in from the south, curls around me like an old sofa cat, and my eyes grow heavy and my arms melt right into that worn wood. All too soon, a gentle touch on my hand, and my sweet wife softly tells me it’s time for bed.

I arise at 3:30am, after deep dreams and warm slumber. I turn on the coffee pot and it chugs to life. The magic of the porch calls to me, and I silently tip-toe over to the door all sleepy-eyed, cradling my steaming cup, open the door and breathe deeply, inhaling this gift of today. Unfortunately, a pole cat has blown his gas bag nearby. I gag mid-sip, spill half the coffee down my leg, and loudly blurt out a few words that would give my grandmother the vapors. The commotion brings the dogs barreling down the hallway, slamming into the end table as they head out the door, and I watch helplessly as my tipsy tower of books/magazines and that “artsy” jar of marbles all crash onto the floor.

So here I stand, flash-frozen, bare-footed, and birthday-suited in a dimly lit room with broken glass and marbles separating me from all that I hold dear…when I realize the stupid door is still open, pumping a zeppelin’s worth of pole cat gas into the room every second. So I fling the door shut, gather myself for a moment, and come up with the ingenious man-plan of putting my feet on two books from my within-reach desk and scoot across the luxurious vinyl floor to the kitchen. I lean toward the desk…“Dear Lord, what did I do to deserve this?”

The only two books I can reach are Neil Sperry’s Complete Guide to Texas Gardening and Howard Garrett’s Texas Gardening The Natural Way. In this moment, I must create harmony with these two men. Surprisingly, book-surfing is easier than you might think, and I glide somewhat gracefully across the dining room to the kitchen in under a minute. Though I’ve always been partial to Neil Sperry, I must admit Howard’s book surfs quite well.

One hour of sweeping and damp-mopping later, I just head back to bed…where, you guessed it, my wife continues to snooze.

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ActivitiesGOLF COURSESWEATHERFORD Canyon West Golf Club 160 Canyon West Dr. 817-596-4654 Canyonwestgolf.comThe 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 817-441-2222The 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

Sugar Tree Golf Course 7510 FM 1189 Dennis, TX 76087 (817) 596-0020 Sugartreegolf.com

ALEDOLost 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 PARKSquaw 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.http://ci.weatherford.tx.us/index.aspx?NID=181

ALEDOThe City of Aledo currently has four parks that the city maintains.

Bearcat Park Howards Way Park Triangular Park in the Downtown Business District Mockingbird Lane Park property.

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

SPRINGTOWNSpringtown Park 201 South Avenue A

WEATHERFORDChandor Gardens 711 West Lee Ave. 817-613-1700

Clark Gardens 567 Maddux Road 940-682-4856

Cartwright Park 100 Cartwright Park Road

Cherry Park 300 S. Alamo

Holland Lake Park 1419 Holland Lake Road

Love Street Park 309 Love Street

Lake Weatherford Marina (Lake Weatherford) 210 West Lake Drive www.lakeweatherfordmarina.com [email protected] 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 801 Sana Fe Drive

Vine Street Park 700 West Vine Street

Cherry Park Pool Hours General Swim Monday-Friday: 1:00-5:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 12:00-7:00pm Night Swim Monday & Wednesday: 8:00-10:00 Lap swim lanes no longer available. Lap Swim Only Monday & Wednesday 7:00-7:45 Special Needs Swim Select Friday evenings 5:15-7:45 Call Cherry Park Pool at 817-598-4382 or the Parks and Recreation office at 817-598-4124 on Friday evenings to verify the status of Special Needs Swim. Water Aerobics Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30-9:15 am Tuesday and Thursday 7:00-7:45 pm

Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway Trail Head at Cartwright Park. Total Distance 20 miles 100 Park Road 71 Mineral Wells (940) 328-1171 www.tpwd.state.tx.us

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Renew, Relax, Laugh, Eat! Small Weddings,Reunions, Parties,Yoga Retreats,Youth Groups... For Reservations Call:

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WEATHERFORD HOTEL/MOTELAmericas Best Value Inn1110 Fort Worth Highway817-599-3800americasbest value.com

Best Western Santa Fe1927 Sante Fe Drive 817-594-7401Bestwesterntexas.com

Candlewood Suites 215 Alford Drive888-223-0369 PET FRIENDLY

Comfort Inn & Suites215 Alford DriveWeatherford, TX 817-599-9999

Cutting Horse Inn & SuitesBest Western210 Alford Drive817-599-3300PET FRIENDLY www.bestwestern.com

Econo Lodge2207 Old Dennis Road817-599-3705Econolodge.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites175 Alford Drive817-599-4040Marriott.com

Hampton Inn 2524 South Main Street817-599-4800 PET FRIENDLY Hamptoninn1.hilton.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites850 Interstate 20 East877-865-6578PET FRIENDLYICHotels.Group.com

1915 Wall Street Just off Adams Street817-594-448PET FRIENDLY www.lq.com

Motel 6 150 Alford Drive817-594-1740 PET FRIENDLY

Quality Inn & Suites2500 South Main Street877-424-6423 PET FRIENDLY

Quality One Motel2213 Old Dennis Road 817-594-0055

Quest Inn1106 West Park817-594-3816

Sleep & Go Motel1709 East I-20 817-599-0500Sleepandgo.com

Sleep Inn & Suites119 Wall Street817-594-9699SleepInn.com

NEW Super 8 Motel720 Adams Drive817-598-0852Super8.com

Super Value Inn111 West I-20 817-594-8702

Weatherford Inn & Suites809 Palo Pinto817-599-8683

Western Motel809 Palo Pinto Street817-599-8683

BED & BREAKFASTAngels Nest1105 Palo Pinto St.Phone: (817) 596-8295www.angels-nest.com

The Rose Garden Cottage212 East Lee Ave.817-219-3435www.rosegardencottage.com

Mama’s Wish414 W. Lee Ave.817-757-7111www.mamas-wish.com

Pecan Bottom Ranch801 N. Lake Drive817-797-3477

The Getaway Cabins2859 Thompson Road817-596-3528www.thegetawaycabins.com

The Texas Star Ranch & Retreat5950 FM 920817-613-1949www.thetexasstar.com

Victorian House Retreat110 E. 5th Street817-475-9009www.victorianhouseretreat.com

R.V. PARKS ALEDO Cowtown RV Park7000 East I-20817-441-7878

R.V. PARKS WEATHERFORDHooves & Wheels RV Park and Horse Motel4128 Granbury HwyWeatherford, TX 817-599-4686

Oak Creek RV Park7652 West I-20Weatherford, TX817-594-0200www.oakcreekrvpark.com

Weatherford KOA2205 Tin Top Road817-594-8801

SPRINGTOWN Outwest Campground and RV Park4009 West Hwy. 199(817) 220-0476www.outwestcamp.com

Still WaterS Retreat Center of Texas383 Country Road 3672Springtown, Texas 817-220-2681 www.stillwatersretreattexas.com

WILLOW PARKKnights Inn5080 E I-20 Service Road SWillow Park, TX 76087817-441-5443


PARKER County picture perfect!

Cherry Park, Soldier Springs Park, Holland Lake Park Trail, York Avenue, Farmers Market!

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of CALENDAR EVENTS JULY PARKER COUNTYA place to have funOPEN EVERYDAY!Parker County Farmers Market215 Fort Worth Street, WeatherfordMondays - Sundays, 8 AM - 6:15 PM

Chandor Gardens711 W. Lee Avenue, WeatherfordMonday – Friday 9 – 5 PMSaturday 9 – 3 PM & Sunday 12 – 4 PM

Doss Heritage1400 Texas Dr, WeatherfordExhibits: Trail Drivers & Photographing the West-David R. StoeckleinTuesday – Saturday 10:00 am till 5:00 PM | Sun 1:00 till 5:00 PM

Museum of The Americas216 Fort Worth Hwy, WeatherfordBeads and Rawhide: Heritage of the Plains IndiansTues. – Fri. | 10 – 5 PM Saturday 11 AM

Every Thursday Night Wild Mushroom | 5-7pm 1917 Martin Drive, WeatherfordFree Wine and Cheese Tasting

1st Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles Street

Deconstructing Fashion | Craft program2:30-4 PM, for teens aged 12-18

2nd Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S. Ranch House Rd.,

6 PM 95.9 The Ranch Pickin’ Party7:30 PM Deryl Dodd & Randy Brown

4th BOOMIN’ 4th | 6:00 - 10:00 PM Fireworks show at 9:15 PM

GENE L. VOYLES PARK210 N. Lakeshore Drive, Hudson OaksShuttle Bus Parking will be located at Hud-son Oaks Wal-Mart from 5-10:00 PMwww.eastparkerchamber.com

5th East Parker County Library 201 FM 1187, Aledo

Storytime Fridays at 10:30 AM, Ages 2 - 12Aledo’s Mayor Kit Marshall

Aledo’s First FridayHistoric Downtown AledoJuly will feature the 2nd Annual Antique Show and Shine Car Show | Sophie Clark & The Southern Heritage Band7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Railhead Smokehouse BBQ120 S. Ranch House Rd., Willow Park7:30 PM Davin James

6th Texas Opry Theater 319 York Ave, Weatherford

Gene Watson “The Singer’s Singer”3:00 – 6:00 PM Cutting Horse Bar & Grill2132 Tin Top Rd, Weatherford5 PM Mike McClure, Rock

Railhead Smokehouse BBQ120 S. Ranch House Rd., Willow Park7:30 PM Scott Lyle

7th Light Catcher Winery 6925 Confederate Park Rd.

Fort Worth | 817-237-2626 Sunday Jazz - Two Kinds of Pie Jazzy-Eclectic 4 – 7 PM $10 admission and must be over 16www.lightcatcher.com Squaw Creek Golf Club1605 Ranch House Road, Willow ParkParent/Child 9-Hole Tournament5:30 - 7:45 PM Squaw-Creek.comwww.lmra.org/golf.html

8th Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles Street

The Inevitable Zombie Apocalypse, Culture, Literature & Educational program | 2:30-4 PM, teens 12-18 yrs.

9th Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S. Ranch House Rd.

6PM 95.5 The Ranch Pickin’ Party7:30 PM Randy Brown & Surprise Guest


Summer Reading Club Event: Critterman in Texas Tails, two performances: 9:30 AM, 11 AM, All ages, animal education program.

Springtown Public Library 626 North Main StRaelund Family will have music, magic and variety | 1pm

Fire Oak Grill114 Austin Ave, WeatherfordKyle Redd and Bodie Powell 6:30 to 9:30 PM


Storytime Fridays at 10:30 AM, Ages 2 - 12 Kristin Bryan also known as Crawdad Lady

Railhead Smokehouse BBQ120 S. Ranch House Rd., Willow Park7:30 PM | Kyle Redd

Theater Off The Square114 Denton Street, WeatherfordCharlotte’s Web | 8 PMwww.weatherfordtots.org

13th Parker County Peach Festival Historic Downtown | $5.00

Free admission for kids 12 and under8 AM thru 5 PM | peachfestivaltx.com or www.weatherford-chamber.com

Annual Peach Pedal Bike RideWeatherford High School, 2121 Bethel RoadOnline Registration and day of event starting at 6 AM |peachpedal.com Annual Peach Festival Art Show at the Firehouse Art Gallery | 8 am - 5 pm

Theater Off The Square114 Denton Street, WeatherfordCharlotte’s Web | 8 PMwww.weatherfordtots.org

Fire Oak Grill114 Austin Ave, WeatherfordKyle Redd and Bodie Powell 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Railhead Smokehouse BBQ120 S. Ranch House Rd., Willow Park7:30 PM Huslin’ Jack

14th Theater Off The Square 114 Denton Street,

Charlotte’s Web - 2 PM weatherfordtots.org


Beyond the Books Club: Hunger Games, 2:30-4 PM for teens aged 12-18


6 PM 95.9 The Ranch Pickin’ Party7:30 PM Josh Weathers & Steve Helms Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles StreetSummer Reading Club Event: Preschool Dance Party | The Que Pastas.


CALENDAR EVENTS JULY PARKER COUNTY10:30-11:15 AM, for kids from birth to 7 years accompanied by parent.

Fire Oak Grill114 Austin Ave, WeatherfordCraig Chambers | 6:30 to 9:30 PM

19th Theater Off The Square 114 Denton Street

Charlotte’s Web | 8 PMwww. weatherfordtots.org

Railhead Smokehouse BBQ120 S. Ranch House Rd., Willow Park7:30 PM Brush Fire

20th Theater Off The Square

114 Denton Street, WeatherfordCharlotte’s Web | 8 PMwww.weatherfordtots.org

Cutting Horse Bar & Grill2132 Tin Top Rd, Weatherford5:00 PM Johnny CooperRock / Indie / Funk

Railhead Smokehouse BBQ120 S. Ranch House Rd., Willow Park7:30 PM 3 Fools on 3 Stools

21st Theater Off The Square

114 Denton Street, WeatherfordCharlotte’s Web | 2 PMwww.weatherfordtots.org

Light Catcher Winery6925 Confederate Park Rd., Fort Worth 817-237-26264 – 7 PM $10 admission Must be over 16 | lightcatcher.com

Squaw Creek Golf Club1605 Ranch House Rd,. Willow ParkCouples 9-Hole Play Day5:30 PM - 7:45 PM squaw-Creek.com | lmra.org/golf

22nd Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles Street

Do you speak ShakespeareCulture, Literature & Educational program 2:30-4 PM, Teens | 12-18

23rd Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S. Ranch House Rd.

6 PM 95.9 The Ranch Pickin’ Party7:30 PM Kylie Rae Harris, Jeremy Watkins & Randy Brown


Summer Reading Club Event: all ages Amy Bluemel, Chickasaw Culture and Stories, Culture, Literature & Educa-tional program | 10:30-11:15 AM,

Fire Oak Grill114 Austin Ave, WeatherfordSong Bird Jones | 6:30 to 9:30 PM


Storytime Fridays 10:30 AM, Ages 2 - 12 Principal Ron Shelton of Stuard Elementary Railhead Smokehouse BBQ120 S. Ranch House Rd., Willow Park7:30 PM Mike Ryan


7:30 PM | Spur 503


Driving on Mars, Science education 2:30-4 PM, for teens aged 12-18

30th Railhead Smokehouse BBQ120 S. Ranch House Rd,

6PM | 95.9 The Ranch Pickin’ Party7:30 PM | Jamie Richard & Randy Brown

31st Squaw Creek Golf Club 1605 Ranch House Rd.

Senior 2-Person Partnership 12:00 - 1:30 PM | Squaw-Creek.comwww.lmra.org/golf.html


PARKER County picture perfect!Lake Weatherford Disc Golf, City Lights Cinema 10, Splash Kingdom, Aledo First Friday Event!



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William Shakespeare once wrote, “the

play’s the thing.” Nothing could be truer with all of the activity going on at Theatre Off The Square in Weatherford, Texas. Theatre Off the Square, or “TOTS” as its loyal patrons call it, is the only venue in Parker County with continuous live theater. This fall, TOTS will feature a three show mini season running from September through December, and 2014 will bring the start of TOTS 15th 8-show full season, entertaining audiences from across the Hood, Tarrant, Palo Pinto and Parker County areas.Perhaps the biggest news is the debut of the new two week Theatre Summer Kids Camp beginning July 1st at TOTS. The camp is for kids from Grades 3-12 who may be interested in theater and who want to learn acting, set design, costuming, dramatics and improvisation, in

other words Theater from A-Z!!! At the end of the two week session, the kids will perform the play Charlotte’s Web for audiences at TOTS during a two weekend run that will include Friday and Saturday evening performances as well as Saturday and Sunday matinees. Imagine seeing the joy on the faces of our campers as they take their first bows!TOTS is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with an active and growing Guild membership that helps keep the hysterical comedies, thrilling dramas and entertaining musicals on the stage. If you would like to audition for one of the upcoming TOTS performances, become a Season Ticket Holder for a great deal on seats, or even just volunteer with the Guild, visit www.weatherfordtots.org or call 817-341-8687 for more information. TOTS is located at 114 North Denton in Weatherford. We look forward to seeing you in the audience!

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The alley cats from the TOTS 2013

Children’s production of Stuart Little (Photo courtesy of Claire Varnon).

Show runs July 12 - 21Friday & Saturday nights 8:00 pmSunday matinees 2:00 pm

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Jerry and Marilyn Carter, owners of The Texas Opry

since 2010, bring family entertainment to Parker County in the form of blues, country, gospel and 50’s style music. With a great finale to the long Independence Day weekend, July 6th marks the return of Texas Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Gene Watson, to the stage of the Texas Opry. This year, Gene celebrates his Golden Anniversary as one of our greatest living country vocalists. It was 1962 when he began his professional career recording his first single, “Love in the Hot Afternoon”.“It’s unbelievable to me that it’s been 50 years,” says Gene. “For most of those years, it seemed like it took everything I could do to keep working as steady as I needed to. Now that I’m older, it seems like everything comes to me without trying. I’m working more shows than I was 15 years ago. It’s quite a compliment. I think a lot of it is because there’s not too

much of what I do around anymore. I think there is still such a hunger out there for traditional country music. I’d like to stay out there as long as I’m able to do the job and do it well. Every time I step out on that stage and see the audience, it’s a new beginning. Being called a ‘Singer’s Singer’ humbles me. It’s flattering, but the good Lord just gave me the voice.”Opening the show for Gene on July 6th will be The Amazing Made in Texas Showtime Band with Sean Mitchell (formerly known as The Granbury Live Band). They will provide the audience with a preview of what’s to come when they headline on August 17th at The Texas Opry.“The goal of The Texas Opry Theatre is to be a dynamic entertainment destination that attracts visitors to Weatherford and Parker County year round”, says Marilyn Carter. With talents like Gene Watson, Jerry and Marilyn are quickly accomplishing that goal!

Reserved seats for the Gene Watson Show are on sale at texasoprytheater.com or by calling 817-341-1000. Make your reservations now, tickets are selling fast to this very special evening.

See you at the Opry!

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If you haven’t seen the Southern Heritage Band

perform, you are missing out. Formed out of a love of all types of music, the members of SHB are pure lovers of good, fun loving tunes of every genre. The members of this musical “family” are: Bobby Clark-aka “Sound God”, takes care of all the bookings, sound and everything else you could possibly need. His wife Sophie calls him “our babysitter”, lol. He is amazing in the fact that he knows what we need before we do! I can’t explain it, he just does. He is constantly honing his craft, studying up on new, better, faster ways to improve our sound, setups etc. He amazes us every day.

Sophie Clark, is lead vocalist and resident crazy person on stage. “I never did like to go watch a band ‘sing’, I always wanted to be entertained, so we strive to be part of the audience. We try to get to know them, to be part of them and let them know we do have fun up there and we wanna have them involved in the fun too.”

Lou Tielli is lead and male vocals. “You just can’t get any better on lead than this guy,” Sophie says. “He’s a wonderful person, band mate and fantastic player. To watch him get totally into his music

is so fun to watch, but, more importantly I LOVE to watch the reaction of the people in the audience. They will come up and just stand in front of him in awe in response to his art. He’s a pure joy to watch and to be involved with.”

Chuck Sullivan, is male vocals and rhythm guitar, mandolin, or bass or any other instrument he wants to try. He can play dang near anything he gets the urge to. “When you hear Chuck sing”, Sophie says, “people feel his words. When he talks about hard lives, hard loves, working too hard for too little, people feel what he says. He’s such a hard working wonderful guy. When you meet him, on the outside, you see a quiet kinda gruff exterior, but when you get to know him, you feel so at ease. His fantastic sense of humor, his big heart just comes pouring out. He’s a great friend, band mate and all around awesome guy.”

Lance Morris is a self-proclaimed ”Bass Player Extraordinaire”. Sophie can hardly talk about him without laughing. “Uh, well you know what I mean,” she says. “He’s just crazy. He lives to play. He would play every gig for free because he loves it so. In his words, “How many jobs can you do what you love, get paid,

AND get applauded for it?” The wonderful thing is, he is awesome at it too -- just an added bonus.

Then, last but most certainly not least, Mark Sparks, our drummer. He’s the “newest” member, although even the day he came to us years ago, he fit right in. He always has ideas to make things sound better, flow better, work better. “He is such a wonderful musician and our ‘straight man’ in the group,” says Sophie. “When you get Chuck and Lance going at it, hold on. He takes so much harassment with a grain of salt and throws it right back.” Most of the time, he gets you with a sense of humor even before you know it!!

When I am in the midst of ALL these guys, I just am at my happiest. They are so fantastic to be with and perform with. I love them all, and it just gets better every day. To quote Lance, “I get to do all this, get applause, and have fun, IT CAN’T GET ANY BETTER!!” Scan to visit us on Facebook, for latest show information.

Do you want a fantastic time? Do you want awesome musical entertainment?

The Southern Heritage Band


9th Tuesday 6pm 95.9 The Ranch Pickin’ Party

7:30 Randy Brown & Surprise Guest

12th Friday 7:30 Kyle Reed

13th Saturday 7:30 Huslin’ Jack

16th Tuesday 6pm 95.9 The Ranch Pickin’ Party

7:30 Josh Weathers & Steve Helms

19th Friday 7:30 Brush Fire

20th Saturday 7:30 3 Fools on 3 Stools

23rd Tuesday 6pm 95.9 The Ranch Pickin’ Party 7:30 Kylie Rae Harris, Jeremy Watkins & Randy Brown 26th Friday 7:30 Mike Ryan

CUTTING HORSE BAR AND GRILL 2132 Tin Top Rd, Suite 100, Weatherford | 817-599-8667 facebook.com/ CuttingHorseTX

6th 5 PM Mike McClure Band, Rock

11th 8 PM Van Darien, Americana20th 5 PM Johnny Cooper, Rock

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

2nd Tuesday 6pm 95.9 The Ranch Pickin’ Party 7pm - Deryl Dodd & Randy Brown

5th Friday 7:30 Davin James

6th Saturday 7:30 Scott Lyle

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27th Saturday 7:30 Spur 503

30th Tuesday 6pm 95.9 The Ranch Pickin’ Party 7:30 Jamie Richard & Randy Brown

LIGHT CATCHER WINERY 6925 Confederate Park Road Fort Worth | 817-237-2626 www.lightcatcher.com/events.htm

7th Sunday Jazz 4-7pm Two Kinds of Pie ~ Jazzy-Eclectic $10 admission - must be over 16

21st Live Music 4-7pm $10 admission must be over 16

FIRE OAK GRILL 114 Austin Avenue On the Square Weatherford | 817.598.0400 fireoakgrill.com

11th Thursday 6:30 - 9:30 Kyle Redd and Bodie Powell 13th Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 Peach Festival Kyle Redd and Bodie Powell 18th Thursday 6:30 to 9:30 Craig Chambers

25th Thursday 6:30 to 9:30 Song Bird Jones


One of the more innovative chef’s in the

Southwest, Eric Hunter brings his creative culinary talents to the heart of Parker County, at the Fire Oak Grill, located in the historic downtown square of Weatherford.Originally from Fort Worth, Eric got his start at Pullman Hall in Augusta, Georgia, where he worked his way up to Sous Chef.From there, his talents led him to Bistro 491, an intimate neighborhood eatery located in Augusta and known for its excellent menu.Afterward, he moved to Spice Restaurant, where he honed his skills under famous chef Paul Albrecht. Once back in Texas, Eric began a stint at the world famous Lonesome Dove Western Bistro as the Chef D’ Cuisine for renowned chef Tim Love. In May of ’07 Eric played an integral role in Love’s defeat of Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.Eric is now competing with several other talented chefs in the area for the Fort Worth, Texas Magazine Top Chef Competition 2013. In the preliminary round, held at

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Texas Appliance showroom on June 27th, six chefs competed against each other in two rounds, the top four advancing to the finals which will be held August 15th at Cendera Center in Fort Worth. Eric is now one of four finalists and the only one from Parker County!In July of ’07, Eric and Jennifer Hunter’s Fire Oak Grill opened its doors to bring stellar Southwestern dining to Parker County.With an innovative menu, rustic décor and live music every Thursday evening, The Fire Oak Grill has quickly become the place to enjoy an excellent meal in a relaxing atmosphere.Come join them for dinner and see why the Fire Oak Grill and Chef Eric Hunter are putting Parker County on the culinary map!

To purchase tickets for the final round of competition at 6 p.m., Aug. 15, Visit www.fwtx.com/TopChef or scan the below QR Code.

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AGAPE COFFEE HAUS AND BOOKSTORE108 Jearl St(817) 441-7770

Aledo Diner205 N. Front St.(817) 441-9753

Aledo Doughnuts701 FM 1187 N(817) 441-0011

Aledo Taqueria100 FM 1187(817) 441---7940

Chuck Wagon Store & Cafe613 S Fm 1187(817) 441-2072

Finish Line12035 Camp Bowie West Blvd(817) 244-9966

GARDEN OF EAT’N AT AGAPE108 Jeral St.(817) [email protected]

Joe’s Pizza & Pasta ItalianRestaurant311 S Fm 1187 Ste 200(817) 441-2960

Maria Bonita100 S. Front Street(817) 441-1652

The Bearcat421 FM 1187 N(817) 441-8981

White Knight Cafe205 N Front St(817) 441-9753

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Brock Junction7458 W I-20(817) 594-6626

Brazos River Catfish Café’10771 W I-20(817) 596-2994Brazosrivercatfishcafe.com

Mikey’s2100 Fm 1189(817) 598-9074

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BIG BURGER3322 FORT WORTH HWY(817) 374-4965

Crave Frozen Yogurt200 S Oakridge Dr Ste 100(817) 598-9090

Golden Chick2813 Fort Worth Hwy(817) 599-6646

R & K Cafe3311 Fort Worth Hwy(817) 594-7701

SPRINGTOWN Chicken Express502 E Highway 199(817) 523-0009

Chinese Express332 E Highway 199(817) 523-5225

Don Jose’s Mexican Cuisine104 S. Main Street(817) 523-7501

El Cerrito407 Old Springtown Road(817) 523-7278

Howell’s Western Cafe401 W Highway 199(817) 220-7915

The Tomato Vine Grill474 Hwy 199 E(817) 523-4900

Shinola’s Texas Cafe301 Martin Ave(817) 523-0010

The Big Fri205 W Highway 199(817) 523-7400

Woody Creek Bar B Q205 N Avenue A(817) 220-2008

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Alvin ORD’s Sandwich Shop914 S Main St(817) 599-5211

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

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Applebee’s208 W Interstate 20(817) 599-3188

Baker’s Ribs Inc1921 S Main St(817) 599-4229

Bangkok Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar314 South Main Street817-594-7012

Blind Horse Saloon 1886 Mineral Wells Hwy(817) 599-6501

Buffalo Wild Wings320 Adams Dr(817) 598-0432

Buffet City106 College Park Dr(817) 599-5568

Chick-Fil-A2525 S Main St(817) 594-3001

Chicken Express1711 Bethel Rd(817) 598-1555

Chili’s128 E Interstate 20(817) 594-1661

China Harbor1810 Main St.(817) 598-0061

Copper Creek Fine Texas Dining216 W Interstate 20(817) 599-3977

Cotton Patch Cafe1964 S Main St(817) 599-0706

Cracker Barrel132 E Interstate 20(817) 598-9070

Crave Frozen Yogurt1302 S Main St

Cutting Horse Bar & Grill2132 Tin Top Rd Ste 100(817) 599-8667

DOWNTOWN CAFE101 W Church St(817) 594-8717

FIRE OAK GRILL114 Austin Ave(817) 598-0400

Fuzzy Taco Shop1217 S Main St(817) 613-8226

Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant809 S Main St(817) 599-4400

Golden Moon Restaurant1410 S Main St(817) 594-1692

Grannys Kitchen1802 Santa Fe Dr(817) 598-9025

Joe’s Pasta & Pizza1115 Fort Worth Hwy Ste 400(817) 341-2200

Kincaid’s220 Adams Dr Ste 290(817) 594-7773

LA Playa Maya 1445 Fort Worth Hwy(817) 613-8686

Logan’s Roadhouse325 E Interstate 20(817) 594-5455

Malt Shop2028 Fort Worth Hwy(817) 594-2524

Marys Brazos Cafe5090 Tin Top Rd(817) 594-0203

Mcalisters Deli215 Adams Dr Ste 209(817) 594-3314

Montana Restaurant1910 S Main St(817) 341-3444

Nizza Pizza Pasta & Subs1016 S Main St(817) 594-9090

Ohana Japanese Steak House126 E Interstate 20(817) 596-2871

Olive Garden315 E Interstate 20(817) 599-4207

On The Border114 Interstate 20 East(817) 594-2174

Outlaw BBQ3101 Ranger Hwy Unit B(817) 599-3520

Pastafina807 S Main St(817) 599-5861

Peaster Grocery & Grill6231 Fm 920(817) 341-4326

Pizza Place The1218 S Main St(817) 594-0591

Polo’s Mexican Cafe6239 Fm 920(817) 594-3732

Pulido’s Mexican Restaurant304 S Main St(817) 594-0361

Rosa’s Cafe 281920 Martin Dr(817) 599-5335

Sake Japanese Steakhouse114 College Park Dr(817) 598-5955

SHORT CHEF CREATIONS 136 College Park Drive 817-594-7000 shortchefcreations.com

Skinny’s Hamburgers504 Palo Pinto St(817) 594-3101

Starbucks Coffee Company2010 S Main St(817) 341-2547

Sunny Street Cafe1314 S. Main Street(817) 594-2210

The Shed Texas Kitchen and Bakery 4019 Fort Worth Hwy.(817) 594-5533shedsbread.com

The Tamale Kid204 Dennis Rd(817) 341-8543

Tin Top Cafe7974 Bethel Rd(817) 598-1222

Tokyo Seafood & Steakhouse126 E I-ww20 Ste 100(817) 596-2871

Wanda’s By Jr1503 Fort Worth Hwy(817) 599-7421

Which Wich220 Adams Dr Ste 230(817) 598-0200

Whistle Hill Cafe104 S Walnut St(817) 599-4311

Wild Mushroom1917 Martin Dr(817) 599-4935

Yesterday’s201 N Main St(817) 599-3903

Yogurt Story325 Adams Dr Ste 315

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Chicken Express101 Ranch House Rd(817) 441-7177

Fish Creek4899 E I-20 Service Rd N(817) 441-1746

Milanos Pizza & Pasta119 S Ranch House Rd Ste 900(817) 441-6737

Railhead Smokehouse Barbeque120 S Ranch House Rd(817) 441-2525

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