SINGLE DAY, WEEKEND & SPECIAL EVENTS

SAT 11 & 25 Mary Lou’s Dinner Palace Theatre

Features a 3-course catered dinner, followed by musical entertainment, a Murder Mystery, a stand-up comedy show and a wide variety of musical shows. Family-friendly. Located on the north side of Granbury’s Historic Square. 817.996.0974

 

SUN 5 The Night the Music Died

Musical A portrayal of February 2, 1959…”the day the music died” the last concert of Buddy Holly, Rickie Valens and the Big Bopper before their airplane crashed. Texas Amphitheatre in Glen Rose. Sunday, August 5, 2012 show time: 8:00 p.m. 817.573.9191 www.texasfamilymusicals.com

 

FRI 10 & 31 Music, Massage & Merlot

D'Vine Wine 107 West Bridge St. on Granbury’s Historic Square, 6-8 p.m. $5 glasses of wine, $5 wine tasting and $1 per minute for massages. 817.573.7200

 

SAT 11 Super Second Saturday

Historic Granbury Square merchants offer special promotions and sale items; only on the second Saturday of the month. Sidewalk Sale 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 817.573.5299 www.granburysquare.com

 

SAT 11 Historic Granbury Gunslingers

Western re-enactors of yesteryear at Granbury’s Historic Square - Enjoy two shows. 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (approx.) www.granburygunslingers.com

 

SAT 11 Girls’ Night Out

Fun for all and great deals that Granbury Historic Merchants offer every second Saturday of each month, 5:30 - 9 p.m. on Granbury Historic Square www.granburysquare.com 817.573.5299

 

SAT 18 Glen Rose Open Mic with Host, Toni Gray
Third Saturday of the Month - features poets, musicians, spokenword artists and more. Presented in cooperation with STORIEBOOK CAFE - 502 N. E. Barnard St. 5:30 - 7 p.m.

 

SAT 18 Girls Night Out

Don't miss out on the great deals that Glen Rose merchants offer the third Saturday of each month on the Square 5 - 9 p.m.

 

SAT 18 - Bluegrass Jam

Free bluegrass jam sessions at Historic Oakdale Park in Glen Rose. All levels of musicians are invited to attend from beginner to old pros or just come and enjoy the music. Free to the public. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. www.glenrosebluegrass.com

 

SAT 31 Last Saturday Gallery Night

Outstanding artwork around Granbury's Historic Square. Wine, hors d'oeuvres, meet the artists and other special events at Langdon Center Art Gallery, Shanley House Art Gallery and Your Private Collection Art Gallery. 5– 9 p.m. 817.579.7733

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRI 31 The Promise

A Musical Drama based on the life of Christ - Utilizing an award-winning musical score, live animals and a cast and crew of over 200 dedicated performers, The Promise shares the birth, life, death, resurrection and triumphant ascension of Jesus Christ at Texas Amphitheatre, 7:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 254.897.3926 www.thepromiseglenrose.com

 

MONTH LONG EVENTS

 

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Drive through park featuring wild and endangered animals. 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Glen Rose 254.897.2960 www.fossilrim.com

 

US Veterans Museum

Collection of Artifacts for all U.S. Wars and many branches of service. Civil War to current conflicts and oral history taken from all veterans. 601

Thorp Springs Road Granbury, Tues. – Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sun. and Mon. 817.578.3288 www.usveteransmuseum.com

 

Hood County Jail and Museum

Western-style jail built in 1885, complete with original cell block and hanging tower. Includes Granbury and Hood County exhibits and artifacts. Generally open Sat. & Sun. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 208 North Crockett 817.573.5135 or 817.279.0083

 

Dinosaur World

100 life-size dinosaurs greet visitors along winding pathways in a natural setting, 1058 Park Road 59, Glen Rose. 254.898.1526

 

Somervell County Museum

Items depicting local history, fossils, relics, dinosaur bones, pioneer items. Seasonal hours. 254.898.0640

 

Glen Rose Meander

Arts and Crafts the 3rd Saturday of every month. Travel to the country to explore, shop and indulge, art studios, herb and flower farms, gardens, crafts and jewelry.
www.glenrosetexas.net

 

 

SEPTEMBER

 

SAT 1-MON 3 Labor Day - Warriors for Christ Biker Bash

Bike shows, bike games, bike runs, over 100 vendors, live bands including Eddie B, The Bush Tribe and more. Contact David Kimbrow 817.964.5491

 

FRI 31 – MON 3 Glen Rose Annual Labor Day Celebration

Including: “Light Up the Town” 5k Fun Run / Walk. Call 254.897.3081 or register www.glenrosetexas.net. Historic Square Sidewalk Sale from10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information visit www.historicdowntownglenrose.org.

 

1st Annual Labor Day Hollywood and Vine’s got Talent – Free admission. Restaurant Hours: 11a.m. to Midnight. To enter call 214.770.5465 – Deadline 6 p.m. on August 25th. www.hollywoodandvinerestaurant.com