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PUBLIC NEWS takes a photo journey of some of the colorful characters you will come across at this years Texas Renaissance Festival, and these are just the attendees! A follow up piece will come in a few issues sharing how to survive the Ren Fest in just one day. Trust the Public News, you can’t see it all in just one day. So we will give you the tour, but first the personalities we met walking the acres at the Ren Fest.

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The 20th Annual Children’s Festival, Tomball takes the top awards at Texas Festival Conference, Donate to Eat for Christmas Fundraiser and an LSC-Montgomery initiative named a Star Award finalist.

Festivals, Stages, Education, Gaming, Speeches, Education, Learning, Activism and Chamber of Commerce events are all here in our Event Calendar.

Art Editor talks us on another art walk, this time a little closer to home as she discovers the hidden gems in the Woodlands. Plus a couple of juicy theater items to put on your calendar!

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The PN Live Music Guide with maps for the three regions to find great live music, plus an expanded Music News & Notes on some great indie bands.

A spot on FM 2920 between Kuykendahl and Spring Crossings is becoming quiet the International cuisine lover’s destination with the opening of El Mojito’s Cuban Cuisine. Allow us to make your acquaintance.

Film Editor Glen Ryan Tadych presents the second part of a trilogy of articles on Howloween Series – Part II: The Psychological Impact of Horror! Plus all the new films in theaters along with their video trailers.

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So, the baseball fans of Texas had a perfect storm brewing in the Major League Baseball playoffs this fall. Both the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers were in the playoffs and looking forward to facing one another for the right to battle the National League champion, who ever that might have been. Might have been, I repeat, might have been. Two objects stood in the way of an all Texan American League Championship Series. Those were the Kansas City Royals and Ken Petty the Toronto Bue Jays. Both Texan teams were poised to win their third game in each of their respective series, therefore winning their bestof-five division playoff matchup. But before the proverbial fat lady started warming up, fate happened, or just plain old bad luck. In the case of the Astros leadership, it wasn’t bad luck, it was bad management. With the lead in hand and a bid into the ALCS (American League Championship Series, for you new to the sport) almost a certainty, the Astros decided to swap out some of their starting players for replacements. Replacements as in second stringers; those who were called up from the Minor League ranks after the Minor League seasons were over. The Kansas City Royals took that cue and rallied for seven runs to win the match 9-6 and push the series to five games. In fact, the Toronto Blue Jays did

the same to the Texas Rangers, also winning to push their series to a fifth and deciding game. Both Texas teams failed to win their respective series. I say all this to make a point. The Rolling Stones (the band, not the magazine) sang “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find that you get what you need.” The Houston Astros made it into the playoffs for the first time as an American League team and the first time since they took a walk into the World Series in 2004. Expectations were low for the Astros but not so much for the Texas Rangers. The Rangers were expected to do great things in the AL West Division. Overtaking the Astros for the division crown was not one of those things on the list to the World Series for the Rangers. Perhaps both Texas teams were looking eagerly at that all-Texas American League Championship game, meaning that one of them, a Texas team, would be in the World Series, guaranteed. As history will show, both teams were salivating at the notion of playing their cross-state rival that they overlooked the matter at hand, beating the team they were playing at the time. Perhaps next time, both teams will play each game as they come, one at a time. If chance or fate would allow the stars to align once more for an Astros-Rangers Championship Series, maybe they will take their current series with a little more importance. The lesson of sitting at home watching your victors play each other will be a bitter reminder in years and seasons to come for both Texan teams.

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Riff Rockit, a live action children’s entertainer who performs music the entire family can enjoy, headlines the 20th Annual Children’s Festival at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Nov. 14-15.

20th Annual Children’s Festival Celebrates Characters Kids Love Nov. 14-15 The Woodlands – Families are invited to come out and play as The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is transformed into a giant playground. The 20th Annual Children’s Festival presented by ExxonMobil takes place Nov. 14 & 15, 2015. With performers on multiple stages, characters meet and greets and activities located all around the venue, there’s surely something for everyone to enjoy. Performing on the Pepsi Main Stage is Riff Rockit, a live action children’s entertainer who performs music the entire family can enjoy. Best

described as part of the growing musical genre known as “kindie rock,” Riff Rockit’s songs are both inspirational and educational, set to rockin’ music that is not dumbed down. Also on the Pepsi Main Stage, grab your hardhat and tool belt! It’s time to go to the construction site with Bob the Builder. Both Riff Rockit and Bob the Builder perform on Saturday and Sunday with meet and greets available after their performances. One of only six certified LEGO® Master Builders in the world, Brandon Griffith will be

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in the CB&I SEAD Zone (Science, Engineering, Arts & Design) on Saturday and Sunday with some of his elaborate creations. Griffith will be building two commissioned pieces while on site, including a replica of The Pavilion. He will also have an interactive area where kids can play with LEGO® bricks and learn how to become a master builder. In the Meet & Greet area, kids have the opportunity to meet the Teenage Mutant Nina Turtles and Barbie multiple times per day. For meet and greet times, visit our website at www.woodland-

scenter.org. Kids are encouraged to unleash their inner artist and create their own masterpieces in The Villager’s Arts Alley. They will learn about lines, colors, shapes, patterns, unity, balance and more by using these elements to make imaginative creations. Just around the corner from the Pepsi Main Stage, enjoy hands-on arts and crafts, games, costumed characters and more in the amusing creative zones all around The Pavilion. Experiment with science-related activities in the FMC Technologies STEAM Zone (Science Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) featuring the Houston Children’s Museum and Fidelity Investments, with free balloons, hat making, performances on the Aramark Community Stage and more. Take a walk through the Anadarko Adventure Zone for wild outdoor activities including a petting zoo and fun inflatables. Interact with professional sports teams like the Houston Texans and Houston Dynamo and test your speed with Bubble Runners. Stop by the Texas Children’s Hospital Healthy KidZone, where kids can learn about health and physical fitness in a fun, interactive way from a variety of local businesses and organizations. Explore an ambulance and enjoy games and activities like martial arts, gymnastics and more. The Activity Tent is the place to be for train rides, more hands-on activities and games organized by local businesses including brain teasers, a coloring contest, instrument petting zoo and more. At the top of The Pavilion hill, the iFly Zone is filled with excitement. Build and fly your own kite, dig for gold and participate in parachute races. For everything you need to know about Children’s Festival, please visit www.woodlandscenter.org or call 281-364-3010. You don’t want to miss it! Admission is $8 per person in advance or $10 per person at the door. Children age 2 and under are free of charge. All activities and performances are included in the price of admission.

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PICTURED WITH THE NINE AWARDS ARE KAITLYN WESNESKI, MIKE BAXTER AND DENISE FIORE

TOMBALL TAKES TOP AWARDS AT TEXAS FESTIVALS CONFERENCE The City of Tomball has scored nine first place awards for its marketing and festivals program from the Texas Festivals & Events Association. The awards, presented during the TFEA’s recent conference held in Houston, ranged from Best Event within an Existing Festival and Best Print Advertising Series, to Best Event Merchandise. It was a clean sweep in the Best Event Photography and Best Radio categories as the City won first, second and third places. In addition to the nine first place honors, Tomball also took multiple second and third place awards, as well. Depot Station Agent Ken Walden was post-

humously awarded Volunteer of the Year by the Texas Festivals & Events Association for his years of work at the Depot and the City’s many festivals and special events. Walden’s sister, Karen Perkovich, accepted on his behalf and plans to display the award inside the Depot. Mike Baxter, marketing director for the City of Tomball, was also honored by the organization with a Lifetime Achievement Award and inducted into the Texas Festivals & Events Association’s Hall of Honor. Baxter is now serving a second term on the TFEA Board of Directors. Since joining the TFEA in 2012, the City of Tomball has won a total of 33 first place

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awards for its festivals and marketing programs. Upcoming festivals later this year include the “Tomball Texas Music Festival” on August 29th, “Bugs, Brew and Barbecue” on September 26th, and the “Tomball Bluegrass Festival” on October 24th. Tomball is just 28-miles northwest of downtown Houston at FM 2920 and State Highway 249. For more information, please visit tomballtx.gov or call 281-351-5484. “Like” Tomball on Facebook at “Tomball Texan For Fun” for the latest information on special events, live music, food, shopping and more.

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EAT AT FISH TALES DONATE TO CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR KIDS New Caney - Fish Tales of New Caney, Marshall and Brown Accounting, and Heaven’s Army of Resources are partnering together to initiate the first fundraiser of the year for Operation Giving Heart. Marshall and Brown Accounting of Humble will sponsor the “Eat to Donate” Fundraiser at Fish Tales in New Caney, located at 20126 Loop 494 Friday, Oct. 23 from 11:00am9:00pm. All sales that will day will benefit the Heaven’s Army of Resources Christmas Program. In 2014, 1300 local East Montgomery County children were provided Christmas gifts through community donations, the East Montgomery County Fire Department, “Fill the Hat” donations, and local businesses. “Each year we are able to raise more money through the Fill the Hat Campaign and other community donations to help more families! This year we are hoping to have 1500 children

that are eligible to receive assistance”, said LaNora Purvis, Founder of Heaven’s Army. Operation Giving Heart began as a small idea in 2010 to help local children from East Montgomery County receive Christmas gifts with a dinner, games, and fireworks at the New Caney Fire Department. Over the last 5 years it has evolved to a wonderful community endeavor that has moved to Bull Salas Park to accommodate more families, additional volunteers, and many local sponsors. Eligible families attend the event with food, festivities, crafts, entertainment, resources, and the opportunity to select gifts for their children. Parents are escorted into a private room with all the gifts and are able to choose a few age appropriate gifts to take home and wrap for their children. The parents then immediately take the items to their vehicles in large garbage sacks. The children remain with

a responsible adult in the arena where there is an abundance of food, entertainment, and festivities for the kids. “LaNora has a heart to help those in need. I share her desire to make a difference where we live in the community”, said Stephen Marshall, of Marshall and Brown Accounting. “The community has supported me as an independent business owner, and it’s my turn to give back.” Fish Tales of New Caney opened their doors in early 2014 serving a menu of catfish, gumbo, shrimp, chicken, and even fired tomatoes. Their newest location in Conroe will be their 5th restaurant, with other locations in Atascocita, Clevelend, and Dayton. Community involvement is key to their success and ability to grow. Every Fish Tales has décor from the local fire departments, law enforcement, and schools proudly displaying the things that

matter to them. “I grew up with a single mom, and I witnessed the challenges she faced. Investing in our community is investing in our future. You only win”, said Scott Harpling, owner of Fish Tales. Remember to visit Fish Tales on Friday, October 23 in New Caney for “Eat to Donate” with proceeds benefitting Heaven’s Army Operation Giving Heart. The children in our community are counting on you! For more information about Operation Giving Heart contact LaNora Purvis at (832) 4017964, or email harrcminitries@yahoo.com

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LSC-MONTGOMERY INITIATIVE NAMED AS STAR AWARD FINALIST CONROE – An original Lone Star College-Montgomery initiative–THE (Teaching Highlighting Engagement)– earned finalist recognition at the Star Awards, sponsored by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). “This is a wonderful recognition for our college,” said LSC-Montgomery president, Dr. Rebecca Riley. “This nomination is the result of a collaborative effort from some very caring and innovative faculty members who just want the best for their students.” The award, established by the THECB in 2001, recognizes exceptional contributions toward meeting one or more of the goals of Closing the Gaps by 2015, the Texas higher education plan adopted by THECB in October 2000. In addition to a custom-designed award, recipients receive public recognition for their efforts. Up to 12 awards are presented annually. THE Initiatives were bred as a cluster of activities intended to increase participation, success and retention in courses, all geared toward effective student engagement. Effective student engagement is accomplished through innovation and collaboration in technology, instructional space, furnishings and a shift in teaching philosophy. Student engagement via THE also includes blood drives, canned food drives, scholarship drives and other campus events. “Being a finalist means a great deal to the LSCMontgomery community,” said Jared Cootz, a professor of sociology at LSC-Montgomery and one of the leaders of THE. “Faculty, staff and administration have worked together over the course of several years to ensure the success of these initiatives. No doubt the thousands of students that have been impacted by these initiatives over the last four years would agree they have benefitted from the experience.” According to statistics taken from LSC-Montgomery studies during the spring of 2015, it is proven that the completion rate of students in THE Initiatives is 3% higher and the success rate of students in THE Initiatives is 10.5% higher than that of students in non-THE Initiatives. Each year, nominations and subsequent applications for the Star Award are accepted by the Coordinating Board from eligible institutions across Texas. After an initial review by a Coordinating Board Internal Staff Review Panel, a select group of applicants are named finalists. An External Review Panel, consisting of three Coordinating Board members, three Texas business and community leaders, and three out-of-state higher education experts, review the applications of all finalists and determine which of these finalists will be honored with the Star Award on the basis of criteria established for the 2015 Star Award. Winners will be announced at the 2015 Texas Higher Education Leadership Conference in November. Administrative and faculty support from others such as Becky Duncan-Ramirez, Deborah Ellington, Deirdre Hayes-Cootz, Anitha Iyer, Rob Kreps, Molly Lasco, Michele Richey, Simone Andrade, David Zimmermann and Ann Bolman also made this project possible, Two LSC-Montgomery initiatives earned Star Award Finalist recognition in 2007 – the Math Learning Outcomes Assessment Lab and the Biotechnology Institute. All programs that have earned Star Award Finalist recognition are models of excellence among community colleges throughout the U.S.

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on getting one thing and one thing only for Christmas – the official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle. Along the way, we discover the stuff of pink nightmares (think bunny suit), the power of fishnet-clad lamps (careful, it’s fra-GEE-lay), and the wintry hazards of sticking a warm tongue to a cold metal pole. With its timeless scenes, quirky innocence and nostalgic warmth, this musical trip down memory lane will leave the whole family bright-eyed and buoyant. It’s far and away the most fun you’ll have this holiday season! TUTS’ production of A Christmas Story The Musical is made possible by the generosity of Ballard Exploration Company, Inc. TUTS’ 2015/16 season is generously sponsored by CHI St. Luke’s Health. For all shows, air transportation is provided by United Airlines, the official airline of TUTS. Media sponsors include ABC-13 and Houston Chronicle. Season support is funded in part by grants from the City of Houston through the Theater District Association, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Texas Commission on the Arts. Tickets start at $30. Check TUTS Online at www.tuts.com, or phone them at 713.558.TUTS

Mercer Botanic Gardens Hosts Moonlight Over Mercer Gala, October 17th ARTS Spend an autumn evening in the botanical gardens during Mercer’s largest fundraiser of the year, Moonlight Over Mercer: Dine, Dance, and Donate Saturday, Oct. 17 starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy savory appetizers, a gourmet cocktail buffet, and complimentary wine and beer under the stars while the DJ Brothers entertain. Find unique and extraordinary treasures during the silent and live auctions, and meet this year’s honoree Brenda Beust Smith of the

THIS WEEK & BEYOND STAGES Actor’s Gem Productions presents Celebrity Mystery Theater Second Saturday of the month 6:45pm The Spaghetti Warehouse 901 Commerce St., Houston, TX 77002 Imagine yourself enjoying dinner, socializing with friends, having a few drinks . . . when suddenly a murder is committed. Let the wacky antics of two famous detectives, never seen together before anywhere, amuse you as they solve the crime. Who did it? Was it Fran Drescher, Marilyn Monroe, Cher, Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, Rocky Balboa, Bill Clinton, Joan Crawford or was it you? Admission is $55 and includes a three-course meal, dinner show, soft drinks and gratuity. Reservations are required. For more information call 713-305-8117 or visit them on the web at www.celebritymysterytheater.com/ TUTS Presents Matilda the Musical Through October 18, 2015 The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts TIME Magazine’s #1 Show of the Year, Matilda The Musical, is coming to Houston as part of Theatre Under The Stars’ 2015/16 season. Produced by the Royal Shakespeare

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Lazy Gardener & Friends Newsletter. Proceeds benefit special garden projects and programs at Mercer. Individual tickets are $75 per person and group tables are available for purchase as well. To purchase tickets or donate auction items and services, contact The Mercer Society at 713-274-7160 or msociety@hcp4.net. With leadership from Commissioner R. Jack Cagle, Mercer Botanic Gardens is a Harris County Precinct 4 Parks facility located one

mile north of FM 1960 at 22306 Aldine Westfield Road in Humble, 77338. Harris County Precinct 4 programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, sex, religion, national origin, or physical ability. Anyone seeking additional information or requiring special assistance to participate in any program should contact Mercer at 713-2744160 or online at www.hcp4.net/community/ parks/mercer.

Company and the Dodgers, the first national tour of Matilda The Musical will be coming to The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts October 6 – 18. The three girls sharing the title role are Gabby Gutierrez, Mia Sinclair Jenness, and Mabel Tyler. The principal cast also features Jennifer Blood (Miss Honey), Quinn Mattfeld (Mr. Wormwood), Bryce Ryness (Miss Trunchbull) and Cassie Silva (Mrs. Wormwood). Winner of 50 international awards including 4 Tony Awards® and a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards® including Best Musical, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Matilda The Musical is directed by Tony Award® winner Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage), who helms this production with a book by Tony Award®-winning playwright Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Australian comedian, musician and composer Tim Minchin. The production has sets and costumes by Tony Award® winner Rob Howell, with choreography by Tony Award® winner Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, light-

ing by Tony Award® winner Hugh Vanstone, and sound by Simon Baker. TUTS will offer several special events and add-on packages in conjunction with the show to make for an unforgettable musical experience: Matilda Sundance Film Screening – Monday, September 28 at 7 PM Kids Night On Broadway – Wednesday, October 7 OUT@TUTS post-show cast party - Thursday, October 8 Matilda Add-On Package – Thursday, October 15 performance ONLY For more event information, visit TUTS.com/ events. Tickets start at $30

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Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents A Christmas Story The Musical December 8 - 20, 2015 The Hobby Center for Performing Arts Sarofim Hall (800 Bagby St., Houston, TX, 77002) Prepare yourself for a red-blooded, twofisted, all-American Christmas in the holiday show heralded by the Associated Press as “a charming triumph infused with utter joy.” In this clever musical adaptation of the 1983 film comedy, we follow the childhood dreams and schemes of little Ralphie, whose heart is set

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“Black Panther Party Power” A new exhibition by Phillip Pyle, II On view through November 6, 2015 Fresh Arts presents “Black Panther Party Power,” an exhibition by Houston-based artist Phillip Pyle, II., Pyle will present a collection of original images that recast some of the most recognizable and outspoken activists of the Black Panther Party as superheroes. At its inception, the Black Panther Party’s core practice was to arm citizen patrols to monitor the behavior of police officers and challenge police brutality in Oakland, California. In 1969, community social programs became a central activity of party members. The Black Panther Party instituted a variety of community social programs, most extensively the Free Breakfast for Children Programs, and community health clinics. Federal Bureau of Investigation director J. Edgar Hoover called the party “the greatest threat to the internal security of the country,” and he supervised a comprehensive program (COINTELPRO) of surveillance, infiltration, perjury, police harassment and many other tactics designed to undermine Panther leadership and incriminate party members in an effort to discredit, criminalize and drain the organization of resources and manpower. In an attempt to reimagine the history of African-American people in the United States, Pyle will represent these vilified historical figures of the Black Panther movement in their new fantastic roles. The public is invited to a free opening reception beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25,2015, at Fresh Arts, 2101 Winter Street, Studio B11, Houston, TX, 77007. Free parking is available. PUBLIC PROGRAMS: Cultured Cocktails benefiting “Black Panther Party Power” Thursday, September 17, 2015, 5-7 p.m. Boheme Cafe and Wine Bar, 307 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77006

ONGOING EVENTS ARTS Conroe Art League Every Monday 9:30am-12:30pm Every Tuesday 6pm-9pm Every Wednesday 1pm The Wonders of Watercolor Classes with Carrie Allbritton! Carrie discounts that old saying that watercolor is the hardest media and unforgiving, believing instead that when you understand the paints and what they do on paper, you will find it fun, rewarding and very forgiving. Ongoing watercolor classes every Monday from 9:30am - 12:30pm AND every Tuesday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the Conroe Art League Gallery. Contact Carrie directly at: carrieallbritton@gmail. com or 936-444-7303 Cost: $25 per class (payable a month in advance) Conroe Art League Every Tuesday 1pm-3:30pm Oil Painting Classes w/Gary Hernandez Each student works at his/her own pace in a creative and pleasant atmosphere. The students will learn the tools and materials of oil painting. New students will be painting a new painting at the first session. You will copy master paintings as a pathway to creating your own style of painting. You will learn.... -How to use a grid to quickly layout the painting. -How to select the right palette. -How to select and mix colors. -How to select the right paint brushes -How to apply color theory and use the color wheel. -How to pick the right canvas and how to coat a canvas. -How to varnish a painting. -How to paint in Grisaille These are only a few of the tips I will teach you to create successful paintings and more importantly have an enjoyable painting experience. Ongoing classes every Tuesday from 1:00pm 3:30pm at the Conroe Art League Gallery- 127 Simonton St. - Conroe, TX 77301 Contact Gary Hernandez directly to sign up: 713569-9209 or garyhernandezstudio@yahoo.com Cost: $35/per class paid in advance monthly.

ZOMBALL IN TOMBALL KICKS OFF HALLOWEEN SEASON IN SPOOKTACULAR FASHION More than 5,800 costumed kids and their parents filled Depot Plaza recently for the City of Tomball’s 4th annual “Zomball in Tomball” celebration. Attendance for the pre-Halloween event was doubled last year’s number as festival goers from across the northwest packed the event site for an evening of family-friendly fun. The main attraction was the giant “trunkor-treat” on Market Street with two dozen local businesses and organizations passing out candy and other goodies from their decorated cars and trucks. Winners in this year’s Best Decorated Vehicle contest were: 1st place Burke’s Carpet Cleaning Service, 2nd place – Superior Comfort Air, and 3rd place – Holiday Inn Express - Tomball.

Other activities included the Menacing Maze at the Creepy Caboose, the Gotcha Gazebo, games and activities provided by local organizations, and the movie classic “E.T.” on the giant inflatable movie screen after dark. The City’s next event is the 4th annual “Tomball Bluegrass Festival” on Saturday, October 24th beginning at 11:30 a.m. There’ll be four bands, festival foods from Mel’s Country Café and others, along with a musician jamming area, vendors, kids zone and more. There’s free admission and parking, too.

Conroe Art League First Thursday of the month 11am-5pm Photography Learning Center w/Ed Gorman The Photography Learning Center is back at the Conroe Art Gallery!! If you have questions about photography or how to use your camera, whether it’s a DSLR, SLR, film, cell phone, iPad, etc., then come to the Conroe Art Gallery on the first Thursday of each month from 11am - 5pm. The Conroe Art Gallery is at 127 Simonton St., Conroe, TX 77301. Ed will show you how to work your camera and take better photographs. Contact Ed Gorman: edgorman1973@gmail.com or call 936-443-3487 for more information. Conroe Art League First and Third Thursday 1pm-3:30pm Figure Drawing Group Classes are at the Conroe Art League Gallery 127 Simonton St. Conroe, TX 77301 Live Model, All Skill Levels Welcome! For more information contact: Darby Kachmar darbykachmar@me.com 936-228-5126 or Marilyn Lowry mlowry3@comcast.net or 936-447-1579 Fee is $10 per session, no reservation necessary Conroe Art League Every Thursday 2pm-4:30pm

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Painting with Pastels This is an ongoing weekly course, beginning February 5, 2015. The class meets every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:30pm in the upstairs classroom at the Conroe Art League Gallery - 127 Simonton St. - Conroe, TX 77301. Painting in pastels is quick, easy, colorful, beautiful, very portable - and FUN! Handled correctly, pastels will last many lifetimes and their pure colors never fade, crack, or peel. No stress and no pressure here to paint a masterpiece. You’ll learn how to turn “happy accidents” into a part of your painting, or erase it - pastels are very forgiving. Everyone will hjave a chance to experiment with different techniques and materials, and you’ll develop your own unique style over time. For those who are new to art, you’ll learn the basics of drawing and painting. For more experienced artists who are new to pastels, you’ll learn the characteristics and techniques that are unique to pastels. At the end of each class, you’ll have a finished or nearly-finished painting to take home, ready for framing. Each student is encouraged to learn at their own pace. You are welcomed to do a class-based painting from reference photos provided by the instructor, or bring in your own reference materials to use. We may also paint from life, or go outdoors to paint as the weather permits. During this ongoing course, you will: -Improve your drawing skills, including proportions and perspective. -Learn how to see and paint values, types of underpaintings, both wet and dry. -Create different effects using hard vs. soft pastels. -Layer and blend pastels to get exactly the color you want. -Develop and use a portable pastel kit for outdoor painting and travel. -Know how to paint trees, clouds and water. -Learn how to paint and draw from life and en plein air (outdoors). There’s no pressure to develop a masterpiece or “do it right”. This class is all about having fun and discovering the artist in you. You’ll have lots of individual attention from the instructor with helpful feedback so your paintings keep getting better. Your supply list has options to fit a budget, and everyone is welcomed to register and join us any time. Please contact the instructor, Kathy Fediw, at Kathy@jfaconsultingbiz.com or call her business number at 281-687-6966, if you have any questions and for a list of materials. Cost: $30.00 per class, payable at the first of each month or at the beginning of each session. Instructor: Kathy Fediw, LEED AP ID+C, CLP, CLT

EDUCATION Barbara Bush Branch Library Ongoing [call for class dates & times] Ongoing Computer Classes Dave Smith, computer instructor, will be teaching seven different computer classes at the Barbara Bush Branch Library in March 2015. The classes are Computer Basics, Introduction to the Internet, Email, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Publisher. He also teaches additional classes which are offered at various times throughout the year, including Digital Photography and Smartphone Tips. Please call for the dates and times of the classes and to register. Each class meets for a single 2-hour session. As class size is limited to 12 people, pre-registration is required for each class. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration opens 30 days prior to the class. continued on page 13

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Expunctions and Petitions for Non-Disclosure in Texas. by Matt DeLuca matt@mattdelucalaw.com

Finding yourself or a loved one involved in a criminal charge can be a very stressful and concerning experience. In Texas, most arrests and criminal charges are public record, and an arrest that happened years ago could continue to haunt you today in the form of difficulty finding a job, apartment, etc. But what happens to your criminal record if you are found “not guilty” or the charges are dismissed? Does it automatically go Matt DeLuca away or become sealed from the public? The simple answer is no, but I’ve found this to be a common misconception. I speak to many people who are shocked to learn that an arrest, perhaps from many years ago, is still available to the public to see. These records can be damaging. Let’s face it, when most people see that you were arrested, they rarely pay attention to whether you were actually convicted. The damage has already been done in the court of public opinion. So what can be done about this? There are a few legal options in Texas that allow you to erase or seal past criminal arrests, depending on the outcome of the criminal charge, and move on with your life.

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The first option is called an Expunction, and is the most ideal outcome for someone looking to clear their name. An Expunction effectively erases any and all record of a past arrest and criminal charge, both to the public and to government agencies. It will appear as if the arrest never happened. If you were arrested for a crime, but found “not guilty” by a jury or judge, you should be entitled to an immediate Expunction of those criminal records. If you were arrested for a crime, but the charge was eventually dropped or dismissed, you should still be entitled to an Expunction, but there may be a waiting period before you are eligible. The second option is called a Petition for Non-Disclosure, and while not quite as good as an Expunction, it’s the next best option. A Petition for Non-Disclosure seals the record of a past arrest and criminal charge from the public, but law enforcement agencies, hospitals, schools, and government agencies would still have access to your arrest record. If you were arrested for a crime and pled guilty, but received and successfully completed a type of probation called Deferred Adjudication, you should be eligible to have that arrest sealed from the public, but depending on the charge, there may be a waiting period before you are eligible. I would highly encourage anyone who may be eligible for either an Expunction or Petition for Non-Disclosure to consider pursuing it. There may be eligibility exceptions and waiting periods, so it would be best to speak to a lawyer about your potential options. If you have any questions or comments, you can e-mail me at matt@mattdelucalaw.com.

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Receipts must be brought to Hocus cal Park in Montgomery, the third weekend in Pocus Central in the North Plaza prior to the October. performance (between 6 and 7:15 p.m.) on Reenactment of cannon fire at Texas Flag Oct. 23. The drawing takes place on the Main park during the 2013 “Raising the Flags” Stage before the concert. event. Ladies modeling early Texas settlers dress GALA on a porch at Fernland Historical Park Kids line up for the 2014 edition of the Texian Pop The Cork Wine Tasting & Fundraiser Heritage sack race. Friday November 13, 2015 From everyday Civil War era dresses of Tex- Conroe Art League as women to the most elaborate of uniforms 127 Simonton St. in Conroe, TX 77301 and antebellum dresses, and dozens of pioneer Montgomery County Performing Arts Society activities, the Festival will piece together our is hosting their annual Pop the Cork wine native history, explore the daily lives of early tasting fundraiser on Friday, November 13th, settlers on the frontier, and capture a glimpse at the Conroe Art League. VIP’s will start of the living history and culture of Texas durthe wine tasting at 6:00 p.m. with everyone ing the 1800s. else coming in at 6:30 p.m. VIP’s donation These Pioneer-themed events will be fealevel will be $75 and they will be tasting tured from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Fernland premium wines and receive a commemorative Historical Park in Montgomery, and admission wine glass to take home. The general donais only $5. Children Twelve (12) and under are tion level will be $50. A wine tasting for 20 FREE. people, led by local wine guru Ron Saikowski, Fernland is located in the Buffalo Springs will be raffled off at the event. Heavy appetizdevelopment area, at 780 Clepper, across ers and live music will enhance the evening as from Montgomery Elementary School. This we taste wines from all around the world! historical park has four cabins from the Donations to reserve your spot can be made on 1800s — Hulon House of the Civil War era; our website: www.mcpas.org. Any questions, Jardine Cabin, one of the oldest log structures call us at 936-760-2787. in Texas; Crane Cabin, built by Confederal Civil War veteran Nickolas Crane; and Arnold Simonton House, focal point within Fernland, CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE and one of the oldest houses in Montgomery County Lunch & Learn Workshop with Bruce May from Bizperity TALKS/SPEECHES Thu, Oct. 15 11:30am - 1pm Conroe Chamber Of Commerce Office Hocus Pocus Pops 505 West Davis Conroe, TX 77301 Thursday October 23 This event is free but registration required. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion This event is for Conroe Chamber members Get ready for tricks and treats at The Cynonly thia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Hocus Pocus Pops featuring the Houston Symphony Oct. Marketing Lab by Bizperity 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for orchestra Tue, Oct. 20 11:30am - 1pm seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free Conroe Chamber Of Commerce Office courtesy of H-E-B. 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continued from page 11 Please visit the website (www.hcpl.net) or call the library at 281-376-4610 for more information and to register for these classes. The classes are held in the Barbara Bush Library Friends Computer Lab at 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Baldwin Boettcher Library Ongoing English As A Second Language The Baldwin Boettcher Library Staff provides ESL classes for folks who want to learn to speak English or improve their English speaking skills. Our beginning classes are scheduled on Mondays, 6-7:30 pm; Fridays 1-3 pm; Our intermediate ESL classes are on Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm and Thursdays, 1-3 pm; Our conversational English class is on Tuesdays 10-12 pm; Our advanced English class is on Tuesdays 4-5 pm. Call the library at 281-821-1320 for more information about the ESL classes. Barbara Bush Branch Library Every Thursday noon-1pm Yoga For Stress Relief Certified yoga instructor, Linda Popinksi, offers this free class every Thursday from 12:00-1:00 in the Earl Elliott Room at the Barbara Bush Branch Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Both men and women are welcome. Bring your own yoga mat and a beach towel. Barbara Bush Branch Library Every Friday noon-2pm French Classes with Marie Come and learn French with Marie on Fridays from 12:00-2:00. The class is intermediate level and so some knowledge of French is required. No registration is necessary. The class will meet in the Robin Bush Room at the Barbara Bush Branch Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring.

AREA TOURS Big Thicket Distilling Every Saturday noon, 2pm, 4pm Big Thicket Distilling Tours Big Thicket Distilling offer tours at 12, 2 and 4pm on Saturdays. $10 per person. Includes a distillery tour and tasting of our products. Make your reservation online at BigThicketDistilling.com Big Thicket Distillery’s telephone number is 936666-1341 Conroe Art League By Appointment Conroe Art League 127 Simonton, Conroe TX 77301 The Conroe Art League invites all Montgomery County residents and friends to come in and see their award-winning artists and their masterpieces. They are located at 127 Simonton, Conroe 77301. Their gallery exhibit includes paintings, prints, sculptures, pottery, jewelry and much, much more. If you are wondering what to do for fun this summer, contact Kerry Conkling at kerryart127@gmail.com to arrange a guided tour of the 103 year old historic gallery for groups of from 5 – 25 people. Your free tour includes refreshments (coffee, afternoon tea or happy hour) and an artist demonstration. This would be great fun for couples or for a group of friends. Southern Star Brewing Saturdays 2pm Southern Star Brewing Co. 1207 N. FM 3083 East Conroe, TX 77303 Southern Star Brewing Co invites everyone to come and enjoy a free tour of their brewery on Saturdays starting at around 2pm. The tour includes one free beer and there is no

reservation or sign up required. Oh My Darling! Hot Dogs will be there to serve up some of the best artisan hot dogs around! Children are allowed at the brewery provided they are with a legal guardian. Unruly children will be asked to leave Due to health code, Dogs are not allowed inside the actual tasting room, but are allowed outside Absolutely no outside alcohol is permitted on brewery property Southern Star Tasting Room Hours Fridays 5pm - 9pm Saturdays noon - 6pm For more information on the tours or anything else regarding Southern Star Brewing call 936441-2739 or visit them on the web at www.souothernstarbrewing.com

GAMING Beginner HeroClix Sundays at 4:30pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 HeroClix is a fun game that allows players to pit their favorite Heroes and Villains against each other in combat! Battle characters from multiple series, from Lord of the Rings to the Justice League! Who will reign victorious on the fields of battle? For beginners or casual players HeroClix Tournament Night Mondays at 7pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 HeroClix is a fun game that allows players to pit their favorite Heroes and Villains against each other in combat! Battle characters from multiple series, from Lord of the Rings to the Justice League! Who will reign victorious on the fields of battle? For more experienced players, and competitive players Netrunner Meetup Night Mondays at 6pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 Netrunner is an amazing living card game, with an amazing story and amazing game mechanics. Players compete using one of two decks they construct, either the Corporation or the Runner. In a Matrix style world, Runners jack into the computer system in order to hack into the Corporation’s systems in order to discover their secret agendas. Casual meetup night for players of all experience levels X-Wing Meetup Night Tuesdays at 6pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 Star Wars X-Wing is a fun and innovative dogfighting game, in which you must defeat your opponents in space combat! Use ships from the Star Wars universe as you construct your custom squadrons, and fight for either the Empire or the Rebel Alliance! Casual meetup night for players of all experience levels Pokemon League Wednesdays 5pm - 8pm Space Cadets Collection Collection 27326 Robinson Road #117 Oak Ridge North, Free and open to all. Learn to play, trade cards, have fun with friends and make new friends. Earn

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LSC-Montgomery Invites Prospective Students to Maverick Mondays Starting October 19th CONROE – Lone Star College-Montgomery invites prospective students to Maverick Mondays, the ultimate campus tour experience that includes a “behind the scenes” look many of the same resources offered at a four-year institution, on the LSC-Montgomery campus. “The best way to understand the campus culture is to experience it,” said Laura Cardiel, program coordinator of campus outreach at LSC-Montgomery. “This will give students the chance to see everything our campus has to offer to make them successful.” These tours are a customized experience that will cater to prospective student interests. In addition to seeing the beautiful campus, students will have the opportunity to learn about academic programs, student support services, student life involvement and much more. There are 12 opportunities to attend Maverick Monday each semester (fall, spring and summer) with two tours scheduled per day, each allowing only 25 students to register for the tour. Each tour, one at 10 a.m. and one at 2 p.m., will highlight specific programs on campus, giving both current and prospective students the opportunity to sign up to see areas in which they are interested in. Fall 2015 Maverick Monday dates and academic areas highlighted are: – October 19: English, Speech, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Fire Science,

Business, Accounting, Mapping & Surveying – October 26: General overview – November 9: Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Biochemistry, Physical therapy, Music, Theater, Live Entertainment Technology – November 16: English, Speech, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Business, Accounting, Mapping & Surveying – November 23: General overview “This also gives prospective and current students an opportunity to meet and make connections with faculty and staff on our campus that will help them reach their full potential as a student in the respective areas of interest,” Cardiel said. Group tour accommodations are available for parties over 15 people, and parties over 10 people may request a tour any day of the week. Tours are approximately one hour long and include all academic buildings, the library, wellness center, common areas and more. For more information or to register for a tour, visit www.lonesteredu/24438.htm. LSC-Montgomery is located at 3200 College Park Drive, one-half mile west of Interstate 45, between Conroe and The Woodlands. For more information about the college, call (936) 273-7000, or visit www.LoneStar.edu/ montgomery.

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”You can pay me now or you can pay me later” commentary by Bart Pearston bart.pearston@publicnewsonline.com

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Over the summer the Conroe Independent School District made a couple of major announcements that have barely made a proverbial blip on most resident’s radar The first was that according to Deputy Superintendent Christopher Hines, CISD students across the board performed well above the state averages on last spring’s STAAR exams. The second was that due to explosive growth, the district will be holding a vote on a nearly $500 million bond referendum to build 6 new schools (including a new High School) on Nov 3rd (approx. $9K Bart Pearston per student). Few people realize that while 97% of the district’s juniors passed the History exams required for graduation, only 77% passed the English 1 Freshman level exam. Both were double digits above the state average, but a discrepancy cannot be dismissed as the tests having a difficulty gap. Both exams are designed by the same company (Pearson) to be of equivalent difficulty. To make matters worse, Students are now required to pass a second STAAR exam in English 2 under HB 5-to graduate as Sophomores. These two announcements were complemented by some troubling announcements in the Chronicle last week. The first was that Education Commissioner Michael Williams will move the state off of its 5 year No Child Left Behind exemption status for Level/Phase 1. In plain speak, the passing standards are about to go up. That means failure and dropouts will go up.

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The very next day, TEA released a report showing English Language Learners (ELL’s) were the fastest growing group in Texas public schools. They have a dropout rate that is double the rate for the average Texas student and a graduation rate of 71.9%. The average graduation rate statewide is 88% at the current easier passing standards. It doesn’t take a Doctorate in Education to figure out this is going to be a major challenge in our public schools, even in districts like Conroe. A report this week by the Center for Immigration Studies reported a record high number of US homes do NOT speak English at home. At 20% it is unsurprising that not only do these students make up the lion’s share of both our dropouts and Exam failures, they cost almost 25% more per student to educate. Unless there is an actual effective action to limit the number of non English-speaking immigrants or some cultural shift where assimilation increases, school districts in the state with a high influx of both legal and illegal immigrants who don’t speak English will force the districts and state to pull money from students who are fluent already. This is not an argument against the benefits of learning a second language. Nor is it an argument against legal immigration of needed populations. It is a clear warning that the hundreds of thousands entering both the US and Texas annually means that if we are going to maintain high standards, or even raise them, it is going to cost us one way or another. As Nobel Prize winning Economist Milton Friedman so eloquently stated, “You can’t have open borders and and an extensive social safety net”. The same is just as true for our public schools.

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Have you voted yet? Yeah, me neither. Early voting actually opened Oct. 19th but if your busy schedule has kept you from it or even being informed of the issues allow me to offer some here. I have been writing this column for almost 2 years and made several “suggestions” for those interested in the North Houston/Montgomery County area including propositions in the 2014 election. I don’t endorse candidates, but there are several props coming up on November 3rd. One of the truly remarkable things about “off year” elections is that most voters see them as “unimportant”. Because of that fact, each voter’s vote is even MORE important. This election will be all about “turnout” Please consider supporting the CISD bond referendum as I wrote last article (You Can Pay Me Now...). Just remember in 12 months that the costs of educating an increasing amount of non-English speaking students will mean either higher taxes or reduced funds for the children of native born parents. Call me a Nativist, a xenophobe, or whatever you wish, I’ll remain being a realist regardless. If you vote for any candidate who does NOTHING about the cause of the problem, regardless of their campaign speeches and literature, YOU are now the problem. Please consider voting for Prop #1 IN HARRIS COUNTY to improve roads and transportation if you live there. Vote “Yes”

for State Prop #1 to provide property tax ceilings. Hopefully these props are not unfamiliar to The Public News readers, but if they are, it is understandable since the air has been completely taken up by Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and Annise Parker’s Prop 1 for city residents. I expect a large number of uninformed Houstonians to be voting for all three since they are unsure of the “HERO” ordinance which is Prop #1 for the city and studies show the majority of voters either skip propositional votes or don’t read their descriptions when voting. There is also a state Proposition 7 to fund expanding our state roads and bridges. With Harris County having the biggest total population growth and Montgomery County having the fastest population growth, much of this will be spent in these counties. Gridlock is one of our most pressing concerns in almost every poll taken. Thankfully, Texans approved the water planning bonds last election and that concern is now greatly diminished. Transportation should be this election’s focus to me. My final election suggestion is regarding the Spring ISD Board Election. There are only two seats up for reelection (as is the norm) but considering the drop in academic performance I find it hard to endorse electing an incumbent. Increased violence on the campuses and athletic events, scandals in teacher sex cases with students (they just had an SISD POLICE Officer involved in the latest one), graduation requirement “fixing” which resulted in 11 administrative resignations and/or resignations, and misappropriation of funds are just some of the many reasons as I have detailed in previous columns. I believe an uninformed vote is worse than no vote at all. I write this as my sincere wish that our Public News readers will make informed, beneficial votes for both our schools, area, and state.

continued from page 13 free League only Pokemon foil cards by playing 7 games (DS or card). On any given week we have 25-40 players aged from 6-40+ (yes we have moms and dads that play also :) World War Wednesday Wednesdays at 6pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 This is a meet up for all our Historical themed miniatures games. Bolt Action, Flames of War, and Saga players rejoice! We have tables as well as beautiful terrain for players to use. It’s a great event for both beginners and veterans alike, and a great way to spend a Wednesday! Casual meetup night for players of all experience levels Magic Commander Night Wednesdays at 6pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 Test your mettle in one of Magic the Gathering’s most popular multiplayer format! As one of the most fun and casual formats for Magic, Commander night is a blast! Players Construct a 100 card deck with no duplicates allowed, and play in a multi-man game leading to some crazy shenanigans. See you on the battlefield! Casual meetup night for players of all experience levels Warmachine and Hordes Meetup Night Thursdays at 6pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 Warmachine and Hordes (commonly known as Warma/Hordes) is an awesome Miniatures game where players assume the role of a general leading their warriors into combat. Control amazing machines called Jacks or harness the wild power of powerful beasts and monsters to destroy your adversaries. Casual meetup night for players of all experience levels My Little Pony Collectable Card Game Thursdays All Day Space Cadets Collection Collection 27326 Robinson Road #117 Oak Ridge North Come learn how to play the My Little Pony collectible card game. Free event each week. Magic Draft Night Thursdays at 7pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 Players purchase 3 booster packs from standard (depending on what the group votes to draft), and an additional 2 booster packs of any available expansion to add to the prize pool! Players then construct a 40 card deck from the contents of their draft to compete with, battling for prizes and glory! Fun event for players of all experience levels, and perfect for players to expand their collection For more Details go to: https://www.facebook.com/ events/340064569532538/ Friday Night Magic Fridays at 7pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 Experience one of the most intense and fun Standard Magic tournaments in the area every Friday at Fat Ogre! Players bring a 60 card Standard legal deck to compete in a massive tournament! A fun night for players of all ages and experience levels, Friday Night Magic is your premier Magic event.

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Fun event for players of all experience levels For more Details go to: https://www.facebook.com/ events/510118335795397/ Warhammer Meetup Night Fridays at 6pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 A fun meetup night for both Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40k players, Fat Ogre has an amazing community for Warhammer. A great night for players of all experience levels, new players can feel free to stop by and learn! Fun event for players of all experience levels Hero Clix Saturdays 3pm – 5pm Space Cadets Collection Collection 27326 Robinson Road #117 Oak Ridge North, TX 77385 Come on out and learn how to play Hero Clix. We are an official HeroClix tournament site , so come and enjoy the fun. We have added a full line of Hero Clix items. Marval Dice Masters League Saturdays 5pm – 8pm Space Cadets Collection Collection 27326 Robinson Road #117 Oak Ridge North, TX 77385 Learn how to play this exciting new game, which sold out all over the nation as soon as it was released. It is an inexpensive game to start , at around $15 for a starter and $1.00 for boosters. If you have ever played the dace game Quarriors, this will seem familiar to you, as it is created by the same company. Join us! Board Game Night Saturdays 5pm – 8pm Space Cadets Collection Collection 27326 Robinson Road #117 Oak Ridge North, TX 77385 Bring your favorite board or card game. Meet up with friends or make new ones while you are here! Please only bring all ages appropriate games. Monopoly anyone? We want everybody to be able to participate. Magic Modern Tournament Saturdays at 6pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 A fun tournament for Magic the Gathering players to test their competitive skill with access to older and more powerful cards. Players bring a Modern legal deck comprised of 60 cards, and compete for prizes and glory! Players may use any Magic the Gathering card printed after 8th edition, with a few specific exceptions. Fun event for players of all experience levels For more Details go to: https://www.facebook.com/ events/1376049572715159/

SUPPORT GROUPS Free 2B Support Group Tuesdays, 6:45-8:30pm Faith Bible Church, The Woodlands FREE 2B is a faith-based codependency support group, where those facing relational difficulties can share their struggles and begin the process of restoring healthy balance in their lives. Free 2B is open to the public for individuals and couples 18 and older and is free to attend. For an information packet, email Scott at free2b@consolidated.net.

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All my musical with fellow peermusic writer Neil Thrasher and is heroes – Stonewall Jackson, readying his English-language debut following his Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn ascent up the charts and breakthrough as one of the RAINEY QUALLEY and Dolly Parton have played Latin market’s most successful new acts. Royce’s that stage.” Spanish single “Back It Up,” featuring Jennifer Fans can check out the full Lopez and Pitbull, just received a Latin Grammy Cory Morrow Announces New Single “Win- “My Opry Debut” feature and a full performance nomination for Best Urban Song. ning Hand” on the Opry stage here. Noted Texas country music singer and songwriter The up-and-coming new artist is turning heads all Black Label Society announce new winter Cory Morrow is releasing a new single, Winning over the industry with her powerhouse pipes and tour dates, New release due out in 2016 Hand, from his 2015 album The Good Fight this stunning looks and is celebrating the recent release Catacombs of the Black Vatican out now! week. Written in collaboration with folk and counof her new EP, Turn Down The Lights, and “Me try musician Owen Temple and composer-producer and Johnny Cash” single. Dec 26 Phoenix, AZ Marquee Theater Brian Keane, Morrow describes Winning Hand as Rainey Qualley made her second Grand Ole a celebration of realizing that living life in faith Opry® appearance on September 29 and performed Dec 27 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater means one can “throw all of your cards on the table two full sets with her band on the plaza of the Opry Dec 28 Dallas, TX Gas Monkey Live knowing that you’ve already won. House to help kick off the celebration of the Opry’s Dec 29 Tulsa, OK Brady Theater Dec 30 Houston, TX Warehouse Live “I asked [Temple and Keane] if we could write 90th anniversary. a song that was uplifting and also celebratory of a Dec 31 Marksville, LA Paragon Casino Resort relationship that felt like you’d won the lottery -one that was a constant winner,” explains Morrow. Hard rock legends Black Label “For me it reflects the only relationship that always Society, fronted by guitar icon wins and it truly reflects the result of fighting the Zakk Wylde, have announced a good fight every day. It also embraces the idea that batch of winter tour dates for the there’s no shame in the fall. It’s what we learn from end of 2015 with special guests it and how we’re able to get back on our feet.” Huntress and The Shrine. Tickets Perhaps best known for his 2002 award-winning are on sale now. Huntress has album Outside the Lines, which peaked at #28 on released their new LP Static today Billboard’s Country Album chart, the Houston navia Napalm Records. The Shrine tive shot to #7 among SoundScan’s Country debut will have an all new release due out artists at age 30. That hard-fought success took a DROWNING POOL early next year via Century Media tumble after a brush with the law in 2005, and in Records. subsequent years Morrow focused on his spiritual Fresh off an electric performance last weekend Drowning Pool announce new LP details, journey rather than a recording career. at the Food Truck & Rock Carnival in New Jersey, Hellelujah due out January 22, 2016 That journey, said Morrow, is reflected in The BLS is gearing up to finish the year strong in the Platinum selling metal act Drowning Pool have anWinning Hand and other singles that make up The U.S. The last time the band performed in The States nounced their plans to release an all new LP titled Good Fight, which he produced with the help of was during highly successful Unblackened Tour “Hellelujah” on January 22, 2016 via eOne Music. Lloyd Maines. earlier this year. Originally performed as a one The latest LP will be the first since signing with the “There’s always been a thread of spirituality in night only concert at Club Nokia in Los Angeles label earlier this summer. “We’re excited as hell to everything I’ve done,” Morrow says. “But I had for a live CD/DVD release two years ago, the show announce the release of our new record titled Hellealways been searching for something more. “That’s what we mean when we walk in a life that lujah” says the band. “This is the most metal record made its way across the U.S featuring intimate verfrom Drowning Pool to date. Be on the lookout for sions of some of the band’s most popular songs, as inspires us to fight the good fight.” well as songs from Wylde’s best-selling solo album the new single. Can we get a Hellelujah!? Amen!” More clips from The Good Fight and Morrow’s Book of Shadows & his Southern rock band Pride Hellelujah will be the follow up to Resilience, tour schedule can be found at www.corymorrow. & Glory. released in 2013. This time the band tapped recom. Catacombs of the Black Vatican was released on nowned producer Jason Suecof (August Burns Red, April 8th, 2014 and debuted at #5 on the Billboard Rainey Qualley featured on AT&T U-verse Deicide, Death Angel). “My Opry Debut” Drowning Pool have beaten the darkness and now Top 200 Chart and #1 on the Rock and Independent Charts. The chart topping LP was also hailed as one AT&T U-verse’s Country Deep channel is shinthey celebrate life on life’s terms. The core trio of ing the spotlight on Cingle Records’ artist Rainey C.J. Pierce (guitar), Stevie Benton (bass) and Mike of the “Best Albums of 2014” by Revolver Magazine. The new effort has accumulated critical praise Qualley with the intimate, in-depth feature “My Luce (drums) mine hardship, struggle and disapwith outlets like Loudwire declaring “Wylde’s Opry Debut,” giving fans an up-close and personal pointment to emerge victorious each time, crafting guitar playing has always been at an extremely high look into the new artist’s day as she prepares for empowering hard rock anthems. Drowning Pool level, but the instrument that’s improved steadily her momentous first appearance at the Grand Ole songs conjure emotions that deeply connect with over the years is his voice.” New Jersey’s Aquarian Opry® August 28, 2015. those who persevere against the odds and sacrifice Weekly states, “This is Black Label Society at its In this new installment of “My Opry Debut,” to survive, and their music transcends boundaries finest!” Qualley shows she can bring down the house with of race, class and lifestyle as well, resonating with her edgy, high-octane performance in true “Man-in people from all walks of life who look to music to Black” style. The feature is packed with interviews get them through life’s challenges.

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Papa’s On The Lake 9400 Hwy 105 W., Lake Conroe 936-447-2500 www.papasonthelake.com Sat Oct 17 8pm Rhythm Bandits Sat Oct 24 8pm Heated Frenzy

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MAGNOLIA Bernhardt Winery 9043 County Road 204, Plantersville www.bernhardtwinery.com All Shows start one hour prior to sunset Shows are $10 - ages 18 and up

Genuwine Tasting Room 6503 FM 1488 #401 Magnolia 832-934-2675 www.mygenuwine.com [no cover unless stated *] Thurs. Oct. 15 Sheri Lavo Fri. Oct. 16 Brian Pounds 7:30-10:30pm Sat. Oct. 17 Texxas Heat 7-11pm Sun. Oct. 18 Louis Lamb & the Gentle Lamb Experience 4-8pm Wed. Oct. 21 Hannah Smith Thurs. Oct. 22 Kevin Black $15 ***cover charge Fri. Oct. 23 Kevin Black $15 ***cover charge Sat. Oct. 24 Kevin Black $15 ***cover charge Wed. Oct. 28 Bridjette Thurs. Oct. 29 Bobby Martin Fri. Oct. 30 Scott Haskins Sat. Oct. 31 Girl Friday **cover charge

CONROE Backwoods Saloon 230 Lexington Ct., Conroe 936-273-0203 no website Open Mic every Thursday 8pm with Dan Scott & Friends

The Corner Pub 302 N. Main St., Conroe 936-788-2390 www.thecornerpubinconroe.com Tuesday Open Mic with Jeremy Bankhead Wednesday Hippie Night with The Lankfords Brothers

Thurday FarLand jams with Adam McFarland Fri Oct 16 9pm Mike Amabile and Run Over Twice Fri Oct 23 9pm Hunter McKithan Sat Oct 24 9pm The Powell Brothers Fri Nov 13 9pm The Matchsellers Dosey Doe Music Cafe 463 FM 1488, Conroe 936-321-2171 www.doseydoe.com \ Fri 10/2 - Deryl Dodd Thur Oct 15 Owen Temple Fri 10/16 Samantha Fish Sat Oct 17 Jon McLaughlin w/Tess Henley Mon Oct 19 Open Mic All Star Competition

Tue Oct 20 Open Mic All Star Competition Wed Oct 21 Kimmie Rhodes w/Kyle Hutton - Real Life Real Music Thur Oct 22 David Ryan Harris w/Andrew James Fri Oct 23 Bill Carter Duo w/The Grahams Sat Oct 24 Billy Crockett Sun Oct 25 BEKA EP Release Mon Oct 26 Wounded Warriors featuring Romi Mayes Game On Sports Bar 1717 N. Fraiser Conroe 936-788-6209 www.gameonsportsandmusic.com Open Mic Every Wednesday at 8pm

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LIVE MUSIC GUIDE - SOUTHERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY & NORTH HARRIS COUNTY 19 Puffabellys

100 Main St, Spring 281-350-3376 www.puffabellys.com Wednesdays 8pm Davin James’ Songwriter Showcase Thursdays 6pm Open Mic

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Joe’s 21 Chicago 18433 Kuykendahl Rd

Spring 281-533-3000 www.chicagojoesspring.com Thurs, Fri & Sat Dueling Pianos

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NORTH SPRING 10 19th Hole Grill & Bar

202 Sawdust Rd #118, Spring 281-363-2574 www.19th.cc [$10 cover on all shows] Thu Oct 15 8pm OFFICIAL Un-Official PRE Buzzfest Party - NO COVER 21+ w/December In Red, Awaiting Eli Fri Oct 16 8pm Reckless High, Beyond All Deception, Beyond Oblivion, Devils Adversary Sat Oct 17 8pm Black Kennedy, Unknown Brothers Thu Oct 22 8pm Thursday Night Jam Fri Oct 23 8pm White Label Analog Sat Oct 24 8pm Troublemaker Thu Oct 29 8pm Thursday Night Jam Fri Oct 30 8pm Another Pearl Harbor, Farewell to Solace Sat Oct 31 8pm HALLOWEEN PARTY! [Details coming] Fri Nov 6 8pm madSons Sat Nov 7 8pm Enchant, Dimension, Color Chemistry, Relayer

11 Crabby Daddy 25186 I-45, The Woodlands 281-296-2722 www.crabbydaddy.com Shows begin at 7pm Sat Oct 17 The One Night Stand (ONS) Sat Oct 24 TBA 12 Crescent Moon Wine Bar

440 Rayford Rd., #115, Spring 281-364-WINE (9463)

Doe Big Barn 13 Dosey 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands 281-367-3774

www.doseydoe.com Thur Oct. 15 8:30pm Howard Jones Fri Oct. 16 8:30pm Sammy Kershaw Sat Oct. 17 8:30pm Tony Joe White Sun Oct. 18 Mercury Orchestra - Moments Wed Oct. 21 8:30pm The Toadies Thur Oct. 22 8:30pm Reckless Kelly Fri Oct. 23 8:30pm Hal Ketchum Sat Oct 24 8:30pm Leigh Nash of Sixpense None the Richer

5200 Louetta Rd., Houston 832-698-1611 www.maksplacesportsbar.com Fri Oct 16 Sundance Head Sat Oct 17 TBA Fri Oct 23 Nigel Edison Sat Oct 24 TBA That One Bar

www.thatonebar.com Fri Oct 2 9pm Beggars Union Fri Jan 1 9pm .07 Blues Band

17 www.crescentmoonwinebar.com Every Thursday is Salsa Music Night Fri Oct 16 7pm Texas Star-Pure Texas Talent Sat Oct 17 8:30pm Johnny & the Spinsters Fri Oct 23 7pm Texas Star-Pure Texas Talent Sat Oct 24 8:30pm Luther and the Healers Fri Oct 30 7pm Texas Star-Pure Texas Talent Sat Oct 31 7pm Halloween Party Fri Nov 6 8:30pm Alter Ego Band Sat Nov 7 8pm Fab 5 Fri Nov 13 8pm Cool Breeze Band Sat Nov 14 8:30pm Elvis Is In The House Fri Nov 20 TBA Sat Nov 21 8:30pm Luther and the Healers Fri Nov 27 8:30pm Johnny & the Spinsters Sat Nov 28 8:30pm Yelba’s Variety Band

22 Mak’s Place Sports Bar & Grill

23 4660 Louetta #100, Spring 832-562-3942

21005 I-45 North, Spring 281-288-2769 www.4bombshells.com

Mules Tavern 24 Two http://www.twomulestavern.com

100 Cypresswood Dr., Spring 281-528-0600 no music events reported

15 Thur Oct 29 8:30pm Jason Eady and Scott Miller - In The Round Fri Oct 30 8:30pm Ricky Nelson Remembered Sat Oct 31 8:30pm The Guess Who - Halloween Night! Wed Nov 4 8:30pm The Traveling Red River Songwriters - Susan Gibson, Josh Grider, Drew Kennedy, the Trisha’s Kelly Mickwee and Brandy Zdan, Walt Wilkins Ice House 14 Papa’s 314 Pruitt Rd, Spring 713-364-8140

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3939 FM 1960 W., Houston 281-893-2860 www.acadiabarandgrill.com Fri Oct 16 Sounding Angels, In Exile, Memories In Broken Glass, Soloman Sat Oct 17 Grindfest 2015 [20 bands, 2 Stages] Fri Oct 23 Puke Box Comedy Show Sat Oct 24 Escape, Winter’s End Fri Oct 30 Troublemaker featuring Kat James Sat Oct 31 Heallaboo 14, Black 14, Perfect Disease, Sirenicide, Beyond All Deception, Aeon Code

16 BFE Rock Club 11528 Jones Rd. Houston (281) 894-1811 www.bferockclub.com Every Thursday Open Mic & Artist Showcase Fri Oct 16 As Above/So Below Sat Oct 17 With No Remorse Fri Oct 23 Enduring Fate, Madsons, Citta, Hounds Of Jezebel Sat Oct 24 Hindsight, To Whom It May Fri Oct 30 TBA Sat Oct 31 Doyle Fri Nov 20 Autograph, Jim Finn, Dirtymind, 72 Down, Dark Energy, Washed Up Sat Nov 21 Marzi Montazeri, Tim “Ripper” Owens 17 The Concert Pub North

2470 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston 281-583-8111 www.theconcertpub.com No Music Reported

OLD TOWN SPRING Saloon 18 Jailhouse 310 Preston, Spring 281-288-0255 www.jailhousesaloontx.com

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THE WOODLANDS Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion The Woodlands, 281-210-1105 www.woodlandscenter.org Fri, Oct. 16 6pm Oddball Comedy Festival w/Aziz Ansari, Amy Schumer, Bridget Everett, TJ Miller, Anthony Jeselnik, Jeff Ross, Nick Kroll, Nick Thune and Ashley Barnhill Sat, Oct. 17 1pm Buzzfest 34 w/Papa Roach, Bring Me the Horizon, Panic! at the Disco, Candlebox, P.O.D., Big Wreck, The Struts, Yelawolf, Atlas Genius, Pvris, Houndmouth, Wolf Alice, Our Lady Peace and Pop Evil Fri, Oct. 23 7:30pm Hocus Pocus Pops w/Houston Symphony Sat, Oct. 24 5pm Majic 102.1 Under the Stars with Babyface, Jaheim, Keith Sweat and Tony! Toni! Toné Sat, Nov. 7 7pm Zac Brown Band Sat, Nov. 14 10am 20th Annual Children’s Festival Sun, Nov. 15 noon 20th Annual Children’s Festival Thu, Dec. 3 7:30pm Holly Jolly Jingle Sat, Dec. 5 7pm KSBJ Presents Christmas with Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith

23 2005 Lake Robbins,

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24 106 Market St, Tomball 832-698-4461

www.brautigamsbarngrill.com no music reported

25 Cheers 916 West Main St., Tomball 281-351-2599

no website no music reported

Street Crossing 26 Main 111 West Main St., Tomball 281-290-0431

www.mainstreetcrossing.com Weds Oct 21 8pm Chris Knight Thurs Oct 22 8pm Alex Meixner Fri Oct 23 8pm The Rifters Sat Oct 24 8pm Hayes Carll Mon Oct 26 8pm Todd Snider Tues Oct 27 8pm Todd Snider Weds Oct 28 8pm Todd Snider Thurs Oct 30 8pm The Damn Quails Empty Glass 27 The 104 Market Street, Tomball

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MONTROSE Rudyards

28 2010 Waugh Dr Houston

713-521-0521 www.rudyardspub.com Weekday shows & Sunday, doors open at 8pm Most Mondays are Open Mic/Comedy Shows, always free Friday and Saturday, doors open at 9pm [unless otherwise mentioned] First band listed is headliner/or plays last. Music starts at 10pm Thurs Oct 15 10pm Computer Magic Fri Oct 16 10pm The Dirty Seeds, Serial Hawk, Destroyer Of Light, Project Armageddon Sat. Oct 17 10pm Mike Stinson, Jason James Sun. Oct 18 2pm Angel Wings and Purry Things benefit with The Blaggards ($20 tickets) Tue. Oct 20 8pm & 10pm Bootown presents: Grown Up Story Time $5 Cover Thur. Oct 22 8pm Pegstar presents: Matt Pond PA, Laura Stevenson ($13adv/$15dos) Fri. Oct 23 10pm Skillit, Bambachica, Carransa Sat. Oct 24 10pm Daniel from Redshift Writers: TBA Sun. Oct 25 10pm Pegstar presents: Bob Moses($12/All ages) Thur. Oct 29 7pm St. Arnold Beer Dinner Fri. Oct 30 10pm Funeral Horse, Bellringer, Baron Von Bomblast, Sat. Oct 31 HALLOWEEN!!! TBA

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2425 Norfolk St Houston (713) 528-5999 www.mcgonigels.com Thurs Oct 15 7pm Bob Schneider Thurs Oct 15 9:30pm Bob Schneider Fri Oct 16 7pm Bruce Robison Fri Oct 16 9:30pm Phoebe Hunt Sat Oct 17 7pm Joe Ely Sat Oct 17 9:30pm Joe Ely Thurs Oct 22 7pm Brennen Leigh Sings Lefty Frizzell Thurs Oct 22 9:30pm Sarah Peacock Fri Oct 23 7pm Sara Hickman Fri Oct 23 9:30pm Corb Lund Sat Oct 24 7pm White Ghost Shivers Sat Oct 24 9:30pm South Austin Moonlighters Thurs Oct 29 7pm Ashley Monical Thurs Oct 29 9:30pm If Birds Could Fly Fri Oct 30 7pm Guy Forsyth Fri Oct 30 9:30pm Guy Forsyth Sat Oct 31 7pm Uncle Lucius Sat Oct 31 9:30pm Uncle Lucius

WEST HOUSTON Pub 30 Shakespeare 14129 Memorial Dr, Houston

281-497-4625 www.shakespearepub.net Every Sunday Sparetime Murray & the Honeymakers Blues Jam Fri Oct 16 9:30pm Larry Tillery and the Vagabond Dreamers Sat Oct 17 9:30pm Kathy Murray & the Kilowatts Fri Oct 23 9:30pm Birdlegg Sat Oct 24 9:30pm Mighty Orq & the Unusuals Fri Oct 30 9:30pm Big Cletus Blues Experience Sat Oct 31 9:30pm Lucky Losers w/Cathy Lemons & Phil Berkowitz

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DOWNTOWN HOUSTON Concert Cafe 31 Last 1403 Nance St. Houston

(713) 226-8563 www.lastconcert.com Fri Oct 16 Eminence Ensemble Sat Oct 17 Eminence Ensemble Fri Oct 23 Jon Wayne & the Pain Sat Oct 24 Russian Festival Fri Oct 30 Pigs On The Wall Fri Nov 6 Turkuaz w/Roxy Ropa Fri Nov 13 Magic Beans

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The Way of Coffee, Drinking in Art in The Woodlands

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There are many lovely spots to have coffee in The Woodlands, and we begin our trek to design a path to see some art we find ourselves at Coffeeshop Company 26817 Interstate 45 North Spring, Texas 77380 an Austrian based company, family run. Everyone waited and waited for this one to open as craftspeople inside were perfecting the interior. Service is cup on doilies, on saucer, on tray. So thoughtful. The wait staff is hospitable. The coffees informed, menu items that are equally crafted with home grown herbs to enrich. Leaving southbound on the I 45 feeder, turning right onto Oak Ridge Drive to a narrow tree lined street into an old section of The Woodlands, affectionately referred to as “The Heights of The Woodlands”. Frame Craft Lampros Gallery is on the left at 26106 Oak Ridge Drive, with 30th years of doing business in The Woodlands as a gallery and picture framing venue. I walked in and

see a charming bouquet of spray roses given to Vickie and Peter as a thank you for donating frames in support of fundraising for the Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch, a nonprofit horse therapy ranch for youth rehabilitation. The work of preservation and care for fine art happens at Frame Craft a place of reverie with the finest museum grade materials in a professional shop and craftspeople that love their work in the back. Lampros Gallery is in the front, where you will find different materials and media, painting, glass, jewelry, and currently painted chairs, always something interesting. The current exhibit, in painting and pastels, is harmonizing landscapes by Chris Burkholder, longtime Woodlands resident and Kahne Smith. Color theory classes could be held looking at these pieces in their sophistication of color contrasts, subtly composed. Peter and Vickie are most generous in sharing their knowledge about it all. In the past, I

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have fallen in love with jewelry here and with iridescent button pearl necklace clutched in hand for more than many moments, I finally conceded that I couldn’t leave without it, committed to it, and have never regretted that decision for a moment. Watch for openings here they are events not to be missed. Mossrock Gallery and Studio, 26002 Oak Ridge Drive, Spring, Texas 77380, makes its niche as a clay place that pairs wonderful fine craft with painting. Andy has a clay studio in the back with a high fire kiln and pottery wheels for students. He invites artists to exhibit their work in regular rotation in the Gallery that he pairs with amazing vessels. Nobody does it better. Invite him, he will transform any space. Andy has an interest in Bonsai and all things Japanese, occasionally an Ikebana (Japanese Flower arranging) specialist will leave thoughtful spatial moments of greenery and stem of flower in a perfect vessel. His in-

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terest in clay is his language of creativity. The fluidity of the organic clay with the form that emerges from the wheel, the geometric, then finds itself in the the glaze of the natural elements chemistry including salt or soda and the reduction of oxygen in the kiln. All that and the addition of timed temperature variation creating surfaces that speak to feeling. He is truly a master craftsman from the beginning to the fine finish. The Japanese have a designation of folks like Andy— Cultural Treasures. Walking into his gallery is a sensual affair from an invitation to candy at the door to the offer of coffee when his time allows but for all who enter it is to relax and absorb the vibe. My cupboards team with his tea bowls. Almost across the street and south a bit is Good Books in The Woods at 25915 Oak Ridge Drive, 77380. Another treasure set continued on page 24

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GOOD BOOKS IN THE WOODS

continued from page 23 back amidst the trees, 20,000 volumes of first editions and used and rare books, some bound in leather with gold. The interior space is designed as a maze configuring through room after room, a place to get lost and then found with niches to sit and take in the author of your interest at your own pace. The book first as beautiful object and then as story. For your convenience this store’s inventory is online but the experience of going there is not to be missed. I love to watch people touch things that they love, so tenderly these books are held, opened and pages turned. “yes, this was published in France, yes the French book is a

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little different.” Jay tells me as he gently turns one page and then another. I think he knows more, I can see the ink still vibrant from the book with the 1961 publishing date. I must go back and buy that one! Each book has a history by itself that Jay will be glad to share. Continuing onto Sawdust and then on your left to 25136 Grogans Park Drive, 77380 is the Woodlands Art League. They host workshops and classes, openings of exhibits and auctions and many opportunities to paint in groups and other events. Representational Painting found here, some classical some more contemporary, some of these painters belong to the prestigious Oil Painters of America. These are

artists working hard to become better artists or to garner attention for their substantial skills. Feel free to stop in and visit —-the gallery is open. As Sawdust turns into Grogans’ Mill heading north, or as north as it gets in the curve of the streets of The Woodlands, take a right turn on Lake Robbins and pull over at Six Pines to give a good long look at a sculpture called

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Spirit Columns by Jesús Moroles. Moroles was awarded the 2008 Medal for Sculpture. He died this last June. The Policeman’s Memorial Sculpture, of his creation, hosted his own Memorial recently. His legacy is in sculptures that he left all over the United States. We have an amazing example of his time with granite, it was such a short time, we can celebrate his gifts here. Texas born, Texas proud.

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All the World is a Stage! Downtown Conroe to introduce Shakespeare Festival Nov. 7th Conroe, TX. –Take a step way back to the days when Queen Elizabeth I reigned, feasts included mutton, turkey legs, bread pudding, and stew; and exotic drinks were coffee and tea. This is the time when poetry, music and literature were dominated by William Shakespeare. A time of great changes and the Golden Age of the English Renaissance. The Conroe Downtown Area Association (CDAA) is excited to welcome the First Annual Shakespeare Festival to Downtown Conroe on Saturday, November 7th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm spanning 3 streets with six stages set up for performances, musicians, impromptu acts, duets, and other surprises. The Sam Houston stage will have a live performance of Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors outdoors free to the public and all participants at 11:00am and 4:00pm. In addition to the live performance, the festival will include various monologues, ensembles, and duet acting on the Sam Houston University stage, musical performances from the Elizabethan Period, and participation by area merchants from the downtown area. Expect to see a Town Crier, roaming vagabonds, beggars, and maybe a pauper bantering for your attention alongside the street vendors and theatrical stages placed throughout the downtown district. Musicians will play throughout the day at both the Brownlee Jewelers stage and the Corner Pub stage. Participants will hear monologues and impromptu acts from some

of Shakespeare’s finest plays in front of the Conroe Central Market and the stage adjacent to Lone Star Internet Radio. The public is encouraged to interact on the stage to read Shakespeare’s many sonnets on the Stage in front of the Owen Theatre. William Shakespeare might even make an appearance to sign autographs! The Comedy of Errors, directed by Sean K. Thompson, has a full cast of local talent. Auditions for the performances were held in September with rehearsals ongoing. “I am honored to be directing this talented, fun, funny, and talented cast as they present what is arguably Shakespeare’s most hilarious play”, said Sean K. Thompson, director of Comedy of Errors. “Shakespeare invented the use of mistaken identities from twins that has been used from the Patty Duke Show, to Parent Trap, and Get Smart. The cast, crew, producers, and I are attempting to show attendees that Shakespeare can be cool.” Mr. Thompson has acted and directed numerous plays throughout the Greater Houston area. As a Shakespeare “junkie” his ambition is to bring the Bard (William Shakespeare) to life. He is the Artistic Director at Upstage Theatre and a Board Director for both the Houston Family Arts Center, and the Houston Press Club. Several local schools and performance organizations have partnered together to assist with entertainment for everyone. Participating school students are from Bear Branch Junior

High in Magnolia, Lynn Lucas Junior High in Willis, Washington Junior High in Conroe, Montgomery High School, and Sam Houston State University. Christian Youth Theatre from Spring and the Crighton Kids will be on stage and “roaming the streets” in period costume. The students will all have the opportunity to develop their skills and share their talents with other artists in a fun atmosphere without fear of being on stage. “All the world’s a stage, and we intend to make Downtown Conroe a stage on Saturday, November 7th to honor the great William Shakespeare,” said Carole Lamont, Coordinator for the Conroe Shakespeare Festival. “All of us involved hope that the community will join us and enjoy the talent that will be performing.” Sponsors are essential to present the free festival to the public. The CDAA, the Conroe Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Owen Theatre are thankful to Sam Houston State University, The Corner Pub, Brownlee Jewelers, Southern Star Brewing Company, Richard and Janet Kobes, and Quest Engineering for their donations to the Shakespeare Festival. Details may be found at http://www.experiencedowntownconroe.com/news.html Additional information available by contacting Dale Trimble at 936.441.3456, or ConroeShakespeare@gmail.com

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Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is pleased to announce the show titles and dates for the 45 Houston-area high schools participating in the 2016 Tommy Tune Awards. Created by TUTS in 2002, the Tommy Tune Awards recognizes and rewards excellence in the production of musical theatre by high school students and their teachers. “We are very fortunate as this year’s Tommy Tune Awards competitors include a wide variety of schools,” says Bob Lawson, TUTS’ Director of Education. “Our programming is designed to offer this unique opportunity for artists, educators and students to work together, and bring recognition to the next generation of musical theatre. No matter the size of school or the style of show produced, our participants share one common element: the art of musical theatre as a way to connect, collaborate and communicate. We can’t wait to see what they create for 2016.” During the 2015/16 school year, a team of Houston-based theatre professionals will evaluate the participating high schools’ productions and announce the winners at a Tony Awards-style ceremony on April 19, 2016 at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. The event will highlight musical numbers from the nominated shows and celebrate the winning performers, directors, choreographers, orchestras and designers. Show titles and performance dates for the 45 competing high schools are:

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Cypress Christian School Seussical March 4 @ 7pm, March 5 @ 2pm, 7pm, March 6 @ 2pm Cypress Falls High School Annie October 8, 9, 10, 13 @ 7pm Cypress Ranch High School Chitty Chitty Bang Bang November 11, 12, 13, 14 @ 7pm, November 15 @ 2pm Cypress Woods High School Meet Me in St. Louis February 4, 5 @ 7pm, February 6 @ 2pm, 7pm Kingwood High School Nice Work If You Can Get It February 4, 5, 6, 8 @ 7:30pm Klein Collins High School Seussical January 28, 29, 30, February 1, 5, 6 @ 7pm, January 30 @ 2pm Klein Forest High School Evita January 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 @ 7pm Klein High School How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying January 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, February 1 @ 7pm Klein Oak High School The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee January 29, 30, February 5, 6, 8 @ 7pm Nimitz High School

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Little Shop of Horrors January 21, 22, 23 @ 7pm Porter High School The Music Man January 21, 22, 23 @ 7pm The John Cooper School Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella November 12, 13 @ 7pm, November 14 @ 2pm, 7pm, November 15 @ 2pm The Woodlands High School The Music Man January 21, 22 @ 7pm, January 23 @ 2pm, 7pm Westfield High School Dreamgirls November 5-7 @ 7pm

TUTS’ Tommy Tune Awards are named for Broadway legend, Houston native and Lamar High School alumnus Tommy Tune. A performer, director and choreographer with more than 50 years of stage experience, Tune received nine Tony Awards for his work in the following productions: Seesaw, My One and Only, A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, Nine, Grand Hotel, and The Will Rogers Follies. He was also awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2003 by President Bush. The Tommy Tune Awards ceremony is open to the general public. For information on the 2016 Tommy Tune Awards ceremony, call (713) 558-8804 or visit TUTS.com/TommyTune.

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EL MOJITO’S CUBAN CUISINE OPENS TO INTERNATIONAL FOODIE LOVERS For El Mojito it’s been a long strange trip indeed from the moment it was announced that a Cuban restaurant was opening in the same center as Rakuu (Asian Cuisine), Taco Crave (Mexican Cuisine) and La Chef (Argentine Cuisine). The newest themed restaurant was intended to open up back in July, but items in the que toward the opening got dicey and for ownermanager Rigoberto Arias a little unsettling. “The largest issue we had was in getting our liquor license. It seemed like we weren’t a priority to the city or county to get this item done. So a lot of what we had to wait for was determined by that,” restaurateur Arias said struggling a bit with his English. Arias is a native Cuban and he has brought a little bit of Cuba to the north Harris county

region complete with a bar, a small stage for authentic Cuban music and almost every Cuban delicacy you can expect out if Havana. Menu offerings include various Cuban sandwiches, chicken, beef, pork, desserts, Cuban coffees, domestic and imported beer, a wide selection on wines and spirits plus much more as Arias expects the menu to expand and evolve. El Mojito is located at 5210 FM 2920 #600 in Spring, Texas. Their telephone number is 832-823-

5137. El Mojito opens daily at 11am and closes at 10pm through the week and closes at 2am on Saturdays and Sundays. Arias is still working on the restaurant’s website and Facebook page.

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Howl-oween Series – Part II: Psychological Impact of Horror by Glen Ryan Tadych When it comes to horror films, what is it that really scares us? Can we even say that we’re actually scared? If one is overcome with fear, instinct might say to retreat. But how often does one actually do this when watching horror movies? Not to say it doesn’t happen with some, but viewers usually don’t leave the theater, or the room, saying, “Nope.” Fear generally kicks in after the horror experience due to the film’s generally disturbing content or concepts, which is why we can’t get the movie out of our minds. Movies always have the effect of staying with us, but horror films seem to mess with our emotions in the form of psychological torment, is why they fall into Glen Ryan Tadych which their respected genre. On the subject of horror’s psychological impact, I want to discuss two films; one I first experienced almost 15 years ago, and another that’s impacted me recently. Be aware though, as the following contains spoilers for both.

credit goes to Cannibal Holocaust (1980), but I think it’s fair to say Blair Witch was the first to gain immense popularity and show Hollywood the subgenre’s marketing potential. Concerning the premise, the film’s opening title card says it all: “In October of 1994, three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland while shooting a documentary. A year later their footage was found.” When Blair Witch critics pan the film or say it’s overrated because “nothing happens” or it’s “boring,” all I say in the film’s defense is such critics miss the point. And I know that’s a typical response for a fan of any film, but to say nothing happens in Blair Witch is stupid. To me, the film is a fantastic work of art depicting the mental breakdown of three individuals in an eerily realistic fashion. However, I wasn’t entirely aware of the creativity behind the film until watching an hour-long panel featuring Heather Donahue, Josh Leonard and Mike Williams recounting their making the film 15 years after its release.

The fact the film is heavily improvised I find impressive enough, but knowing the actors actually spent a week camping and hiking in the woods The found footage subgenre of horror is one taken under extreme conditions—being continuously for granted, and I say this because found footage harassed and deprived of food by the crew—makes films are typically nothing special. They regurgitate one look at the film in an entirely different way. the experiences of their predecessors, and for the sake of cheap thrills, refuse to explore new ideas. Artistically, I love the rawness of the footage, This is exactly what happened to slasher films and always have. The change in vantage points, throughout the 1980s, and the subgenre virtually from Hi-8 (color footage) to CP-16 (black and died off until the release of Scream in 1996. white footage), makes the film interesting to watch, particularly as the tension grows. The most Now, I know The Blair Witch Project (1999) hair-standing camerawork in the film is, of course, wasn’t cinema’s first found footage film, as that inside the abandoned house—an existing location

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in Maryland, which has since been demolished. What intensifies the eeriness of the camerawork in this sequence is the accompanying and disorientating use of sound. As if the house Mike and Heather explore wasn’t scary enough, the CP-16’s lack of sound emphasizes Heather’s unsettling isolation from Mike as he leaves her behind. It’s a chilling and brilliant, yet simple, effect to use for the film’s climax, and certainly contributes to the shiver running down viewers’ spines as the credits roll. What we mustn’t forget though, is beyond the artistry of the filmmaking lies a horrifying scenario some viewers perhaps lose sight of today. In imagining the experience of being lost in a foreign environment—freezing and hungry—while being constantly tormented in the night by forces unknown to the point of exhaustion, one can’t honestly say they wouldn’t go insane. And then to take that experience a step further with one of your two companions vanishing in the night, how does your sanity return while dreading the thought of who’s next? After all, which is the scarier scenario? Being alone, or suffering a fate only your worst fears can imagine? Overall, the ambiguity surrounding the film’s events is what makes Blair Witch such a terrifying film. The film plays on your emotions and imagination, causing your worst fears to surface. And the ability to scare viewers isn’t diminished simply because the film is fictional. This realization may have been a disappointment to some in 1999, as Blair Witch was heavily marketed as a true story, but all these years later, the film remains disturbing. As a viewer, what I find most disturbing about the film is how it’s outlandishly hilarious—regarding the characters’ dialogue in the woods—while

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concurrently displaying a painful journey of three people losing their minds, losing hope and coping with inevitable death. All paranormal implications aside, the characters’ experiences would be horrifying for anyone to endure, and as anyone or anything could have tormented Heather, Josh and Mike in the woods, viewers certainly find themselves psychologically tormented with a heightened fear of the unknown at the film’s conclusion. Looking back, Blair Witch was the first horror film I saw from start to finish at an age (either 10 or 11) where I was able to comprehend what I was watching and recollect it. And though Blair Witch wasn’t technically my first horror experience, it was certainly my first found footage experience, and that sudden deviation in style definitely makes a lasting impression. The other film I want to discuss only recently entered my life. Every couple years I wind up seeing a classic horror film for the first time, and the experience is usually an impactful one. Two years ago, it was John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982). This year, it’s Cujo (1983), the Stephen King story of a mother and child terrorized by a rabid St. Bernard, from which the story receives its name, while trapped inside their vehicle. The funny thing about horror films is they can affect us in odd ways, and at times mess with our emotions to where we’re feeling anything but fear. One example for me is that with Carrie (1976), another King story, I always find myself sad by the end rather than scared. The way I see it, how can anyone not feel for poor Carrie White? As it turns out, Cujo has the same effect. Though I’ve been familiar with Cujo for some

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During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers’ only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan (Tom Hanks), recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Donovan boards a plane to Berlin, hoping to win the young man’s freedom through a prisoner exchange. If all goes well, the Russians would get Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance), the convicted spy who Donovan defended in court. Director: Steven Spielberg Stars: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda, Amy Ryan

time, and have even seen excerpts of it in the past, this year marked the first time I saw the film in its entirety, and being a massive dog lover, I wasn’t in the best of moods afterward. And honestly, for any dog lover, I can only suspect Cujo might not be the easiest movie to sit through. Especially if you have a giant bear of a dog at home like I do. Like with Blair Witch though, the film’s scenario is most certainly terrifying. You’re trapped in your stalled car without food or water, suffering in the sun’s amplified heat as a 200-pound, ill-tempered and fiercely territorial animal tries with every ounce of its strength to break into your car and kill you. Most probably claim they’re noble enough to exit the car and challenge the dog. Suit yourself is all I can say because unless you’re the late Steve Irwin, you’re next on Cujo’s list. For parents, the one thing that probably strikes them more than the fear of being mauled by a rabid animal is the fear losing their child to exposure and dehydration. I wouldn’t be surprised if Cujo is a difficult film for any parent with a young child to watch, but unfortunately I can’t relate to that. The dog aspect is all I can identify with, and for me that’s enough. Like Carrie, Cujo presents a titular character who’s more a victim than anyone else in the film. Cujo suffers pain and torment through no fault of his own, and is neglected by his owners, allowing the rabies virus to drive him violently mad to the point he kills his owner and neighbor. It’s not the dog’s fault his owners didn’t give a damn enough to notice the obvious bite on his nose and seek medical treatment; just as it’s not Carrie’s fault her peers are cruel and unsympathetic to her sheltered life due to a psychotic zealot of a mother. So when Cujo goes mad and kills, I feel an odd

sensation of satisfaction that the dog, in a sense, gets his revenge for being neglected; like Carrie killing her peers at the prom. Of course, there are innocent characters at play here—the mother and her child—and while you know they don’t deserve to be victims of the rabid St. Bernard, you can’t help but feel sympathy for the dog. It’s a conflicting push-pull of emotions which race through you as you watch, and it’s one of those odd effects some horror films seem to deliver at times. The upside-down manner in which a film like Cujo makes you think and feel can in itself be one of the film’s more horrifying aspects. The scene when Cujo first attacks the mother and child is without a doubt suspenseful as hell—a snarling, rampant beast clawing away at the windshield, a child screaming in mortal fear while his mother violently honks the horn in an attempt to discourage their attacker. For me, it’s the most memorable moment of the film, and as the tension grows while the film progresses, I’m find myself glad I don’t have to actually watch Cujo get hit with a bat, or receive the fatal gunshot at the end. I label that a smart decision on the filmmakers’ part, as I’d find the film unwatchable if it were the other way around.

I Smile Back R 85 min Drama Laney is an attractive, intelligent suburban wife and devoted mother of two adorable children. She has the perfect husband who plays basketball with the kids in the driveway, a pristine house, and a shiny SUV for carting the children to their next activity. However, just beneath the façade lie depression and disillusionment that send her careening into a secret world of reckless compulsion. Only very real danger will force her to face the painful root of her destructiveness and its crumbling effect on those she loves. Director: Adam Salky Stars: Sarah Silverman, Josh Charles, Skylar Gaertner, Shayne Coleman

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Goosebumps PG 103 min Action | Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer’s imaginary demons are set free on the town of Greendale, Maryland. Director: Rob Letterman Stars: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush Crimson Peak R 119 min Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Romance | Thriller In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds...and remembers. Director: Guillermo del Toro Stars: Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston Truth R 121 min Biography | Drama Newsroom drama detailing the 2004 CBS 60 Minutes report investigating then-President George W. Bush’s military service, and the subsequent firestorm of criticism that cost anchor Dan Rather and producer Mary Mapes their careers. Director: James Vanderbilt Stars: Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, Dennis Quaid

And oddly, as I say this, I think about being in this situation, knowing I’d feel differently as I’d be fighting for my life. But see, I don’t want to think about having to kill a dog to survive, and this is the very way in which Cujo drives my mind up the wall.

Room R 118 min -Drama After 5-year old Jack and his Ma escape from the enclosed surroundings that Jack has known his entire life, the boy makes a thrilling discovery: the outside world. Director: Lenny Abrahamson Stars: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Sean Bridgers

All in all, horror films affect moviegoers in strange ways psychologically. And whether you’re struck with the nerve-racking fear of camping in the woods, or saddened at the thought of your gentle canine companion becoming another Cujo, your chances of losing sleep are about the same: Highly damn likely.

All Things Must Pass: Rise and Fall of Tower Records 94 min Documentary | History | Music ‘All Things Must Pass’ is a documentary that explores the rise and fall of Tower Records, and its legacy forged by its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon. Director: Colin Hanks Stars: Russ Solomon, Chris Cornell, Heidi Cotler

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Directors: Andrew Erwin | Jon Erwin Stars: Sean Astin, Jon Voight, C. Thomas Howell Momentum 96 min Action | Thriller Alex, a mysterious thief, is pulled in by her former partner for one last heist. She quickly finds it was never just about the diamonds. A brutal murder sparks a cat and mouse chase between Alex and a master assassin. Now she must uncover the lies behind the heist and discover the secrets behind the men who have made her a target. Director: Stephen S. Campanelli Stars: Olga Kurylenko, James Purefoy, Morgan Freeman, Jenna Saras

NEW FILMS: OCTOBER 23, 2015 Jem and the Holograms PG Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Music As a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a journey of discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. Director: Jon M. Chu Stars: Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau The Last Witch Hunter PG-13 106 min - Action | Adventure | Fantasy The last witch hunter is all that stands between humanity and the combined forces of the most horrifying witches in history. Director: Breck Eisner Stars: Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood Rock the Kasbah R Comedy | Music A down-on-his-luck music manager discovers a teenage girl with an extraordinary voice while on a music tour in Afghanistan and takes her to Kabul to compete on the popular television show, Afghan Star. Director: Barry Levinson Stars: Bill Murray, Zooey Deschanel, Bruce Willis Suffragette PG-13 106 min Drama The foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State. Director: Sarah Gavron Stars: Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Meryl Streep

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FILMS CURRENTLY PLAYING IN THEATERS A Walk in the Woods R 104 min Adventure | Comedy | Drama After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends. Director: Ken Kwapis Stars: Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson, Mary Steenburgen Addicted to Fresno 85 min -Comedy This is a comedy about co-dependent sisters who work as hotel maids in Fresno, CA. Shannon is fresh out of sex rehab when her younger, overly optimistic lesbian sister Martha lands her a job as a maid at Fresno Suites, the local hotel. When Shannon jeopardizes her fresh start by accidentally killing a hotel guest after a post-rehab relapse, Martha goes to great lengths to help her sister cover up the crime. Shannon finally learns to take responsibility for her actions, and the sisters begin to resolve their tortured relationship. Director: Jamie Babbit Stars: Judy Greer, Natasha Lyonne, Malcolm Barrett, Jessica St. Clair Big Stone Gap PG-13 103 min Comedy | Romance In a small town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, self-proclaimed spinster Ave Maria Mulligan finds her life shaken up and forever changed after learning a long-buried family secret. Director: Adriana Trigiani Stars: Ashley Judd, Patrick Wilson, Whoopi Goldberg, John Benjamin Hickey Black Mass R 122 min Biography | Crime | Drama The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf. Director: Scott Cooper Stars: Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dakota Johnson, Joel Edgerton Everest PG-13 121 min Adventure | Drama | Thriller On the morning of May 10, 1996, climbers (Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin) from two expeditions start their final ascent toward the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. With little warning, a violent storm strikes the mountain, engulfing the adventurers in one of the fiercest blizzards ever encountered by man. Challenged by the harshest conditions imaginable, the teams must endure blistering winds and freezing temperatures in an epic battle to survive against nearly impossible odds. Director: Baltasar Kormákur Stars: Jason Clarke, Ang Phula Sherpa, Thomas M. Wright, Martin Henderson Freeheld PG-13 103 min Drama | Romance Diagnosed with terminal cancer, decorated New Jersey detective Laurel Hester (Julianne Moore) wishes to leave her pension benefits to domestic partner Stacie Andree (Ellen Page). Denied by local county officials, Laurel receives help from hard-nosed colleague Dane Wells (Michael Shannon) and activist Steven Goldstein (Steve Carell), who unite to rally fellow police officers and ordinary citizens to support the couple’s fight for equality. Director: Peter Sollett Stars: Julianne Moore, Ellen Page, Steve Carell, Michael Shannon

protective bubble burst when her 18-year-old granddaughter, Sage (Julia Garner), shows up needing help. The two of them go on a day-long journey that causes Elle to come to terms with her past and Sage to confront her future. Director: Paul Weitz Stars: Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, Marcia Gay Harden, Judy Greer He Named Me Malala PG-13 87 min Documentary A look at the events leading up to the Talibans’ attack on the young Pakistani school girl, Malala Yousafzai, for speaking out on girls’ education and the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations. Director: Davis Guggenheim Stars: Malala Yousafzai, Ziauddin Yousafzai, Toor Pekai Yousafzai, Khushal Yousafzai Hotel Transylvania 2 PG 89 min Animation | Comedy | Family | Fantasy Now that Dracula (Adam Sandler) has opened the Hotel Transylvania’s doors to humans, things are changing for the better; however, Drac is secretly worried that his half-human grandson, Dennis, isn’t showing his vampire side. So, while Mavis and Johnny are away, Drac enlists his friends to help him put the boy through a “monster-in-training” boot camp. But things really get batty when Drac’s cantankerous, oldschool dad (Mel Brooks) pays an unexpected visit. Director: Genndy Tartakovsky

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Inside Out PG 94 min Animation | Comedy | Drama | Family Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) is a happy, hockey-loving 11-year-old Midwestern girl, but her world turns upside-down when she and her parents move to San Francisco. Riley’s emotions -led by Joy (Amy Poehler) -- try to guide her through this difficult, life-changing event. However, the stress of the move brings Sadness (Phyllis Smith) to the forefront. When Joy and Sadness are inadvertently swept into the far reaches of Riley’s mind, the only emotions left in Headquarters are Anger, Fear and Disgust. Directors: Pete Docter | Ronaldo Del Carmen Stars: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling Jurassic World PG-13 124 min Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to fulfill a corporate mandate, a new attraction is created to re-spark visitor’s interest, which backfires horribly. Director: Colin Trevorrow Stars: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins, Judy Greer

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials PG-13 131 min Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller Transported to a remote fortified outpost, Thomas and his fellow teenage Gladers find themselves in trouble after uncovering a diabolical plot from the mysterious and powerful organization WCKD. With help from a new ally, the Gladers stage a daring escape into the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with dangerous obstacles and crawling with the virus-infected Cranks. The Gladers only hope may be to find the Right Hand, a group of resistance fighters who can help them battle WCKD. Director: Wes Ball Stars: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas BrodieSangster, Giancarlo Esposito Minions PG 91 min Animation | Comedy | Family Evolving from single-celled yellow organisms at the dawn of time, Minions live to serve, but find themselves working for a continual series of unsuccessful masters, from T. Rex to Napoleon. Without a master to grovel for, the Minions fall into a deep depression. But one minion, Kevin, has a plan; accompanied by his pals Stuart and Bob, Kevin sets forth to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. Their search leads them to Scarlet Overkill, the world’s first-ever super-villainess. Directors: Kyle Balda | Pierre Coffin Stars: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Pierre Coffin

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Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation PG-13 Action | Adventure | Thriller With the IMF now disbanded and Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) out in the cold, a new threat -- called the Syndicate -- soon emerges. The Syndicate is a network of highly skilled operatives who are dedicated to establishing a new world order via an escalating series of terrorist attacks. Faced with what may be the most impossible mission yet, Ethan gathers his team and joins forces with Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), a disavowed British agent who may or may not be a member of this deadly rogue nation. Director: Christopher McQuarrie Stars: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson Pan PG 111 min Adventure | Family | Fantasy Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-yearold Peter (Levi Miller) finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend James Hook (Garrett Hedlund) and the warrior Tiger Lily (Rooney Mara). They must band together to save Neverland from the ruthless pirate Blackbeard (Hugh Jackman). Along the way, the rebellious and mischievous boy discovers his true destiny, becoming the hero forever known as Peter Pan. Director: Joe Wright Stars: Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara Pixels PG-13 105 min Action | Comedy | Sci-Fi When aliens intercept video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack Earth, using the games as models. Knowing that he must employ a similar strategy, President Will Cooper (Kevin James) recruits his childhood pal, former video-game champ and home-theater installer Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), to lead a team of old-school arcade players (Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad) and a military specialist (Michelle Monaghan) to save the planet. Director: Chris Columbus Stars: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage Sicario R 121 min Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller After rising through the ranks of her male-dominated profession, idealistic FBI agent Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) receives a top assignment. Recruited by mysterious government official Matt Graver (Josh Brolin), Kate joins a task force for the escalating war against drugs. Led by the intense and shadowy Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro), the team travels back-and-forth across the U.S.-Mexican border, using one cartel boss (Bernardo Saracino) to flush out a bigger one (Julio Cesar Cedillo). Director: Denis Villeneuve Stars: Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro, Jon

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Steve Jobs R 122 min Biography | Drama With public anticipation running high, Apple Inc. co-founders Steve Jobs (Michael Fassbender) and Steve “Woz” Wozniak get ready to unveil the first Macintosh in 1984. Jobs must also deal with personal issues related to ex-girlfriend Chrisann Brennan and their young daughter Lisa. Eventually fired, Jobs launches NeXT Inc. and prepares to release a new computer model in 1988. Ten years later, Jobs is back at Apple Inc. and about to revolutionize the industry once again with the iMac Director: Danny Boyle Stars: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels

The Martian PG-13 141 min Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Director: Ridley Scott Stars: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara

Straight Outta Compton R Biography | Drama | Music In 1988, a groundbreaking new group revolutionizes music and pop culture, changing and influencing hip-hop forever. N.W.A’s first studio album, “Straight Outta Compton,” stirs controversy with its brutally honest depiction of life in Southern Los Angeles. With guidance from veteran manager Jerry Heller, band members Ice Cube (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), Dr. Dre (Corey Hawkins), Eazy-E, DJ Yella and MC Ren navigate their way through the industry, acquiring fame, fortune and a place in history. Director: F. Gary Gray Stars: O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Neil Brown Jr. The Green Inferno R 100 min Adventure | Horror New York college student Justine (Lorenza Izzo), a lawyer’s daughter, meets a student activist named Alejandro (Ariel Levy) when he goes on a hunger strike on behalf of underpaid janitors. Smitten, Justine agrees to help Alejandro undertake his next project: to save the Amazon. She soon learns to regret her decision when their plane crashes in the Peruvian jungle and she and the rest of their group are taken captive by a tribe of hungry cannibals. Director: Eli Roth Stars: Lorenza Izzo, Ariel Levy, Aaron Burns, Kirby Bliss Blanton

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