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The charming, upscale shop has settled into the brick-walled building as though it has been there for generations. Unusual and dramatic decor catches your eye and has you wondering if it would fit "just so" in your dining room, patio or bedroom.

With both gifts and home furnishings, gourmet items and personal pampering products, you're reminded that there are special birthdays and anniversaries coming up soon.

These are the luxury brands that add something extra to the comforts of life.

Lotions and Candles:
Fruits and Passions, Cucina, Olivina, Barr, Thymes



Chef's Corner:
Mediterraneo (imported from Italy) olive oils, balsamic vinegars, salad dressings, spices
Emma Bridgewater (imported from England) mugs, etc.

Furniture:
Bramble, Roost, The Royal Standard

Architectural & Garden:
Campo De Fiori

STOP BY IN FEBRUARY FOR A FREE TRUFFLE

Come taste our dipping oils and vinegars

Shop hours:

Tuesday-Saturday 10-5+pm
& by appointment

214 N Main Street
Winnsboro, TX 75494
903 342-6137
www.claraidafrances.com

Scott's Pharmacy is all dressed up in Valentine's Day red. Hurry in to get a great gift for those you love and pick up beautiful cards (while they last!).

As always, the staff has brought a bit of magic to the displays that will make you smile and give you ideas for what to buy.

Here are a couple of photos to show you what I mean. . .

 



Mmmm. . . chocolate. That's a
prescription for love this Valentine's Day!

Scott’s Pharmacy
211 East Coke Road
Winnsboro, Texas
903-342-3669

Welcome HeartsWay Hospice to the historic Main Street district. . .

 

Shannon Monk will be joined by fellow TB members George Gagliardi, Rick Murray, Kurt Bittner and Ben Scarborough with music from the Great American Songbook.

Revel in the smooth sound of the combo and Shannon's voice. Expect tempos and progressions to job your mind back to a different era of American music.

Tickets are $15 each
and available exclusively
at the Winnsboro Emporium
316 N Main St.

Seating is very limited, so get your tickets soon!

 

The Father-Daughter dance promises to be a smash hit with every Daddy's little princess. The dance will be held at the Purley Gates Retreat from 7 pm - 9 pm on Friday, February 11.

Start the evening at Double C Steakhouse, Pizza Inn, Peralta's or Bodacious BBQ. There are specials to get started on a memorable evening.

And here's something extra special for the first 20 young ladies to call Bella Cosmetology College  -
a free style and manicure! Call 903-342-6000.

Tickets are only $10 each and benefits the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center.

 

John Morris, Lake Fork Fishing Guide,
Winnsboro Online Guide Fishing Report blogger

Weekly Tournaments

Working Man’s Tournaments
Minnow Bucket Marina's
More Information:
(903) 878-2500
MinnowOne@aol.com

Seasonal Tournaments

Lake Fork Team Trail  
Visit website for 2012 schedule
www.LakeForkTeamTrail.com

Media Bass Team Tournament 
Visit website for 2012 schedule
www.mediabass.com

Texas Trails Bassmasters of Lake Fork
Visit website for 2012 Schedule
www.texastrailsbassmasters.com

J C Outdoors Bass Trails
Host several tournaments on Lake Fork
www.jcoutdoors.com

The 2 of Us Couples Tournament
OPEN TOURNAMENT
Click Here for website

Annual Tournament
"Mad Dog" Memorial
Bass Team Tournament on Lake Fork
www.MadDogMoore.com

Media Bass Team Tournament 
Visit website for 2012 schedule
www.mediabass.com

Fishers of Men Bass Fishing Tournament
Several Tournaments on Lake Fork
For more information visit website:
www.fomntt.com

January

Bud Light Tournament Trail
Pop's Landing
Sunday, January 15, 2012
www.budlighttrail.com

February

Fishers of Men Bass Fishing Tournament
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012
154 Public Ramp
www.fomntt.com

Bud Light Tournament Trail
Pop's Landing
Sunday, February 12, 2012
www.budlighttrail.com

JC Outdoors
Minnow Bucket Marina
Sunday, February 12, 2012
www.jcoutdoors.com

Media Bass Team Tournament
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Minnow Bucket
http://www.mediabass.com

March

Bud Light Tournament Trail
Pop's Landing
Sunday, March 11, 2012
www.budlighttrail.com

JC Outdoors
Minnow Bucket Marina
Sunday, March 11, 2012
www.jcoutdoors.com

Media Bass Team Tournament 
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Minnow Bucket
www.mediabass.com

Fishers of Men Bass Fishing Tournament
Saturday, March 24, 2012
154 Public Ramp
www.fomntt.com

April

DODGE RAM MEGA BASS TOURNAMENT
Sunday, April 1st, 2012  
Even Bigger and Better than last year! Guaranteed hourly paybacks, More Bonus $$ every hour, and a Skeeter Boat in addition to a RAM Truck for the overall winner!
Lake Fork Marina
www.basschamps.com

Skeeter Bass Champs Tournament
Sarurday, April 14, 2012
North Region Teams
$20,000 Guaranteed for 1st place at every event regardless of entries.
Lake Fork Marina
www.basschamps.com

Bud Light Tournament Trail
Pop's Landing
Sunday, April 15, 2012
www.budlighttrail.com

Media Bass Team Tournament 
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Minnow Bucket
www.mediabass.com

Irving Bass Club
Saturday-Sunday, April 21-22, 2012
Lake Fork Marina
www.irvingbassclub.org

Fishers of Men Bass Fishing Tournament
Saturday, April 28, 2012
154 Public Ramp
www.fomntt.com

JC Outdoors
Minnow Bucket Marina
Saturday, April 28, 2012
www.jcoutdoors.com

May

Bud Light Tournament Trail
Pop's Landing
Sunday, May 6, 2012
www.budlighttrail.com

Media Bass Team Tournament 
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Minnow Bucket
www.mediabass.com

Bass on the Fly
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Lake Fork Marina
www.bassonthefly.org

The Seventh Annual Legend of Lake Fork
Open Bass Tournament
Saturday-Sunday, May 18, 19, 20, 2012
Register early for chance at drawings & prizes www.LegendOfLakeFork.com
888-657-5051 or 903-383-7748
teamlegend@LegendMarine.com or fishnews@LakeFork.net

Steve’s Custom Props Open
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Lake Fork Marina
903-765-9000

Fishers of Men Bass Fishing Tournament
May 26, 2012
154 Public Ramp
www.fomntt.com

June

Skeeter Owner's Tournament
Saturday-Sunday, June 9-10, 2012
Lake Fork Marina
www.skeeterboats.com

Media Bass Team Tournament 
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Minnow Bucket
www.mediabass.com

Fishers of Men Bass Fishing Tournament
Saturday, June 16, 2012
154 Public Ramp
www.fomntt.com

C.A.S.T. Tournament
Sunday, June 17, 2012
www.fishcast.com

Bassin for Babies
Bass Tournament Lake Fork
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Oak Ridge Marina
Bassin for Babies, a team format tournament where the proceeds go to the March of Dimes Foundation
www.bassinforbabies.com

JC Outdoors
Minnow Bucket Marina
Saturday, June 30, 2012
www.jcoutdoors.com

July

Media Bass Team Tournament 
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Minnow Bucket
www.mediabass.com

JC Outdoors
Minnow Bucket Marina
Saturday, July 21, 2012
www.jcoutdoors.com

September

Annual McDonald's Big Bass Splash
Friday- Sunday, September 21, 22, 23
Tournament Headquarters Lake Fork Marina
www.SealyOutdoors.com

October

BERKLEY BIG BASS
7th Annual Big Bass Tournament
Lake Fork
Friday-Sunday, October 20th-21st, 2012
Win 2 Skeeter Boats
ENTRY FEE: $120 One day/ $170 Both days
REGISTRATION: Lake Fork Marina
Friday, Oct. 19th From 2 to 7 PM
Saturday, Oct. 20th from 5 to 7 AM
Sunday, Oct. 21st from 5 to 7 AM
www.basschamps.com

Irving Bass Club
Lake Fork Open
Saturday-Sunday, October 20-21, 2012
Lake Fork Marina
www.irvingbassclub.org

December

Xtreme Crappie Team Tournament
Monday, December 17, 2012
Scenic 515 Cabins
903-383-7885

WCA Annual Garage Sale and Silent Auction
Thurs., Feb 2 - Sat. Feb. 4, 8 am  5 pm.

Always a great event to find useful and intriguing items!

Come early!

 

We are likely to see last minute additions of musical events, so keep an eye out for them. Check the Winnsboro Online Guide page on Facebook for performances that are booked at the last minute.

Winnsboro musicians are inclined to schedule a gig at the last minute (and I do mean LAST minute!). Please check the Winnsboro Online Guide facebook page for events.

Live music at these venues. . .

Double C Steakhouse
206 N. Market St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-3111
www.doublecsteakhouse.com

Art & Espresso
217 Market St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-3343
www.artandespresso.com

Crossroads
200 Market St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-1854
www.crossroadsmusiccompany.com

Brewbaker's Pub
210 N Main Street
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-6119
www.brewbakerspub.com

Here are the live events currently on the schedule. . .

And once again, let me emphasize, some of the best events
a put together at the very last minute!

THURS., FEB 2
7 pm - 9 pm
Stephen Pointer
Double C Steakhouse

FRI., FEB. 3
7 pm - 9 pm
Emmeline
Art & Espresso

FRI., FEB. 10
7 pm - 9 pm
Caleb
Art & Espresso

SAT., FEB. 11
7:30 pm
Kinky Friedman
Southern Discomfort Tour
Crossroads

THURS., FEB 14
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Heather Little
Double C Steakhouse

FRI., FEB. 17
7 pm - 9 pm
Mills Bryant
Art & Espresso

FRI., FEB. 17
7:30 pm
Gus & Lindy
Brewbaker's Pub

SAT., FEB. 18
Drew Kennedy
8 pm - 10 pm
Double C Steakhouse

THURS., FEB. 23
7 pm - 9 pm
Gary Kyle
Double C Steakhouse

FRI., FEB. 24
7 pm - 9 pm
Kent Gooding
Art & Espresso

 

 

The Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA) will hold a day-long writing workshop on Saturday, February 11 from 10 until 2 pm for those interested in learning how to write for film and stage.

The workshop is aptly named "So You Want to Write for the Movies Screenwriting Workshop."

The instructor is Maryann Miller, who has written numerous books and has extensive experience writing scripts. She has written for several film directors, most notably Stephen Marro Productions in New York.

Maryann has won a number of awards for her original screenplays, including being a semi-finalist at Sundance and in the Chesterfield Awards. "That is significant," Miller says, "Because thousands of writers enter those contests each year and to be in the top 100 is quite an honor."

As the Theatre Director at WCA, Miller has mounted numerous shows, including her original play, "There Is A Time." "What a wonderful experience that was," Miller says. "I defy any writer to watch his or her story come alive on stage and not be incredibly moved."

The workshop will cover the basic elements of a screenplay: Developing the idea and characters, the seven main elements of a screenplay, visuals, structure, and dialogue. Attendees will have ample time to practice some of the elements that Miller will be teaching and could come away with a story idea to work on afterward.            

The registration fee is $35
For information, or to register,
contact Maryann Miller at 903-365-7585

Do something special this Valentine's Day. Bring your sweetheart to Main Street. 

The evening begins at 4:30 as several locations welcome you with appetizers. Then you'll dine at your choice of Double C Steakhouse or Brewbaker's Pub (depending on which you choose when buying your tickets).

After dinner, relax at the Keyring Gallery for dessert and coffee.

The progressive dinners have always provided good food, good company and a memorable evening. The evening promises to be especially enjoyable.

Tickets are $30 per person, available before February 14 at Copper Leaf Spa and Art & Espresso.

The event is sponsored by Winnsboro Four Corners Foundation
(a dba of Main Street Partnership, Inc.).

If you have questions, please call Marilyn at Art & Espresso,
903-342-3343.