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Bearkats in FCS Final Four: SHSU Football Cinderella Story page 2
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is a free arts and entertainment newsweekly serving metro Houston, published Thursday morning and distributed via email to subscribers Editorial Chairman: Ken Petty Managing Editor: Barbara Tryon Contributing Writers: Mark Crampton, Roxanne Davis, Susan Love Fitts, Heather Jackson, Tom Liskey, Carl Palmgren, Bart Pearston, Ken Petty, Anna Pinion, Jody Reed, Eric Tryon Photography: Ken Petty, Jimmy Rogers Graphics/Layout: Jean Van Horn, Ken Petty Digital Marketing: Jeb Kicker Advertising Sales: Ken Petty Distribution: Ken Petty Fake Celebrity Intern: Ringo Starr Public News is an arts & entertainment newsweekly published on Thursday morning and distributed to metro Houston subscribers via email and to anyone else via our website. We welcome community news, press releases, and article ideas; sent by mail or email. Deadline for calendar items and advertising is the Monday prior to our Thursday publication date. Subscriptions to the Public News are free and can be obtained by submitting your email to subscribe@publicnewsonline.com Contents of Public News are the sole property of Public News Co. and are protected under copyright. No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of the publisher.... or your hands may be slapped by Conan O’Brian. You may forward a digital copy of the Public News to as many friends as you’d like!
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I still love Anna Pinion’s work. She’s still pretty and I NEED to know, is she single? Chico M. Ed. - We asked her and she said she’d get back to us on that. *****
Great article on Sun Spa Tanning. I’ve wondered if going there would be worth it as I have been burned by other salons that are there one month and gone the next. Both she and her dad seem to be super nice and down to earth folks. It’s nice to finally know why the other salons go out of business Barb C. *****
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Saw your article on Skinny Pig Pizza. Your human interest element in Saucepan really makes one appreciate the risk and effort restaurant owners take on to bring their food to the masses and the back story that got them there. Keep up the excellent work. I’ll be reading. Dave M. *****
Why is it that a big city mayor thinks that she can do what she tried to do with that maneuver against area pastors? Doesn’t she realize that the US Constitution is still in force, even in Texas? Ed. - No, we don’t believe that she even knows why we have a constitution, in the first place. *****
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SPORTS: A Cindertorial grams left fighting for the right to be called National Champions. Now Cinderella must get back to Texas from the cold north at the Fargo Dome with a win notched in her belt. The odds are against her. The luck of the draw no longer in her favor, nor has it ever been during this long four month season. In baseball terms, the Kats are on their final out, just hours from elimination or from punching a ticket to Frisco for the third try for a National Championship. The trifecta is in play here. If Sam Houston can beat North DakoBearkat running back Jalen Overstreet (10) stretches forward for a late ta State in their house, then there is game score no doubt left in believing that Sam Houston State may have enough chutzpah to carry her all the way to hoisting that coveted National Championship Trophy on January 10th in Frisco, Texas. With star running back Keshawn Hill injured, Sam Houston State will have to bring their level of play to a point that even they, Sam Houston State’s Cinderella Story themselves, would not recognize. Plays For Just One More Game The clock will strike midnight and the Bearkats will take a silent flight back to Huntsville. They would have played their It’s about as improbable as it gets. Sam best, but this time their best would not have Houston State, with a new head coach and been good enough. new cast of players, is playing in the Final North Dakota State has the greater incenFour against North Dakota State. It’s the very tive; to reach the FCS Championship for the same program that SHSU faced twice in the fourth consecutive year. last three years, both times for the NCAA Prediction: North Dakota State by 14 over FCS Championship, losing both contests. As improbable as it is, the Bearkats are the Sam Houston State lone unranked team among the four pro-
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HAVE WE LOST THE MEANING? Christmas slowly starts regaining its purpose in the nation It’s absolute madness the last few years. Just two years ago, Christmas sales and promotions started making its presence known the day after Halloween. Halloween! Last year, Thanksgiving Day was interrupted at 6pm for early Christmas shopping. What is the reason for this madness? The reason can be found in the commercialization of Christmas. Christmas, formally known as the annual celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the central figure of most of the major religions, has been set aside for the purpose of businesses to start making up all the losses during the last 11 (or now 10) months of the year. Black Friday is the day that most retailers can make up ground and go “out of the red (read: debt) and into the black (read: profit)”. Why is this so? Is it because Christians are the most generous of people or the most gullible of Ken Petty people? I believe it is because of the former. Christians are genuinely a giving people. But, try to manipulate them, and they will smell that con a mile away. The more retailers try to press them, the more likely they will stay away. Especially true when retailers start devaluing Christmas’ meaning by ignoring its cultural significance and referring to it as just another ‘Holiday’ to profit from. Let’s leave the profiting to other holidays; like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or Thanksgiving. Has anyone learned this yet? If you force anyone to conform to your way of thinking, they will rebel. It’s a natural reaction. People love to work together. People like to know that others respect their values. Call Christmas was it is.
Now, about the term ‘holiday’, do you realize that this simply means ‘holy day’? When someone wishes you ‘Happy Holidays”, they are most likely combining all those events that occur during this time of year. By that I mean, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Years Day. Yeah, yeah, I can hear you... BUT Thanksgiving and New Years Day are NOT “holy days”. You are correct, they are not. But in our educationally deficient environment, our culture tends to lump real religious events with other days like Groundhogs Day, Flag Day, Veterans Day or even the religious sounding St. Patrick’s Day. The bottom line is this, I guess we need to be less thin-skinned and even less offended when people offer up a “Happy Holiday” greeting. Since most strangers do not know what religion you prefer or practice, they’re just playing it safe. Be nice in return and offer them a pleasant greeting back. ONE AND A HALF MINUTE READING TIME A reader sent me a note regarding my distain for the St. Louis Ram’s football team and their little display of affiliation with the Ferguson rioters (also known as ‘looters’). “Ken, the note read, I couldn’t agree with you more. But, instead of ‘Hands Up, Don’t Shoot’ those rioters would have best been served with ‘Pants Up, Don’t Loot.’” Sir, your words echoes on my column. Any flames coming my way will be directed to you! ONE MINUTE LEFT OF READING TIME There have been hundreds of downloads of the Public News over the last few issues. It’s a humbling experience and one that I am not too ashamed to admit. The Public News digitally is catching on exponentially with readers. As we move forward we are going to need some help. The last four issues have gone long by a day and would have best been served by folks who can do the things needed to make this new medium meet its deadlines. So, with that being said, I’m planning on expanding the number of pages over the next couple of months. For example, next week we are shooting for a 14-page publication, and a 20page publication by the end of January. I’m going to need folks to take ownership to parts of this paper so I can concentrate on generating the support needed to pay for it, and for them. As much as a joy it is to write, layout and compose, it is very exhausting for one man to maintain this standard. If you like what you read in this paper, if you love the look of it or even passed it along to friends, Consider being a part of it as a regular contributor, an artist or as an advertiser.
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Let’s Play, a community partnership led by Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) to get kids and families active, is helped bring play to one lucky Houston school. Early Saturday morning, Let’s Play; its partners KaBOOM! and Good Sports, two organizations dedicated to promoting balanced and active play; and a team of 200+ volunteers built a playground from the ground up, and donated more than $50,000 in brand new sports equipment to various Houston-area schools. In the afternoon, Let’s Play hosted a free
event open to the public with games, prizes and fun for kids of all ages, including bouncy houses, obstacles courses, face painting and snacks. Houston Dynamo player Anthony Arena joined in on the fun and signed autographs and took photos with kids. Let’s Play provides the tools, places and inspiration to make physical activity a daily priority and has committed $26 million to support programs that create inspirational play spaces and provide the resources and equipment children need to engage in active play.
Justin McClung, a distinguished agent in the real estate industry, has joined Keller Williams The Woodlands operation. McClung brings his team in this move including Pat Dody, Tiffany McClung, Melissa Richardson, and Dayna Johnson. “Justin’s team values are a perfect match for Keller Williams the way he cares for his clients and gives back in the community,” says Bruce Kink, Operating Principle and Broker for the Keller Williams The Woodlands office. “His desire to grow his team and business aligns with the mantra of our KW models and systems which believe in helping our agents grow their businesses just like every other successful professional environment that exists.” “We are excited to join Keller Williams Realty in The Woodlands and to be associated with the #1 broker in the country. We provide our clients with the absolute best service and are excited to leverage some of the great marketing tools that Keller Williams brings to the table,” says McClung. “It is great to be partnered with a company that also believes in giving back to their communities, which is also a big part or our core values!”
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hen the Nov 2014 vote on incorporation of The Woodlands was cancelled, it appeared that the proverbial “third option” had been discovered. There seems to be general consensus that this is an inevitable necessity to be able to make local laws and get local tax revenues raised from the area completely spent there. The 43% of estimated Montgomery County taxes raised is frequently disputed as to its return in kind. It is indisputable that the 1/16th sales tax paid to the City of Houston not to be “Kingwooded” since 2007 (or Bart Pearston annexed by the smaller city of Conroe) is not spent there. “Annexation Threat Relief” came at a cost but it wasn’t in the form of gained services and protection. Mayor Bill White’s “compromise” to bring
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in much needed revenues for a city budget in deep debt without adding many unhappy and opposite-party affiliated-residents was more to his personal advantage than a mutually beneficial arrangement. There are innumerable benefits to self government. The positive effect it has on an area’s image for businesses and residents considering moving there is impossible to measure. Potentially detrimental decisions made by NON Woodlands Montgomery County residents can be approved under the current arrangement. Most Woodlands residents would argue they already have been. Chairman Tough’s example of Bloomberg’s drink ban in NYC as an example of the negatives of local governance risk holds little concern to most residents. Recent studies with varying tax rate increases do. The Woodlands stands out as one of the few master planned communities which received federal funds to have not only survived, but thrived. The doubling of population from 56,000 to 112,000 from 2000 to 2012 validates the success of its governance form in the past. “If it aint broke
don’t fix it” aside, conditions are changing quickly and “doing it like we’ve always done things” won’t last much longer. Many feel that point has already been reached I applaud the past fiduciary civic wisdom demonstrated by The Township Board of Directors The incorporation tax costs done back in 2012 by Novak Consulting estimated a $28.5 million cost increase to incorporate. There was some disagreement last Fall on the accuracy of those figures from 3 of the 4 candidates running for the 3 Township Director positions, but it is clear that the benefits of obtaining the power to locally govern will come at a cost much higher than the $700,000 annual buy-off “protection” price paid to Houston. With a sales tax at the state maximum rate, this would have to be born by property taxes. The tax increases will be more than made up in property value increases and equity. In matters of finance and politics, timing is everything. How long should The Woodlands’ residents continue to wait and pay Houston/Conroe/Montgomery County taxes/ extortion that might be better spent the way THEY choose independently? As long as the safety, services, and infrastructure are maintained and property values and population continue escalate, apparently the answer is: “a while longer”, but not much.
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Send us your events for inclusion in our Events Calendar events@publicnewsonline.com Shadowbend YMCA, 6145 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands An annual event featuring a 90 minute Mega Workout (Kick Box,Nightclub Cardio and C.S.I.) and a 90 minute Indoor Cycling “Long Ride”. Refreshments and door prizes. Y Child Watch will be available. Pre-registration required for Long Ride. Limited Space. Community is invited, Y Membership not required. For more information call Levitia Simmons at 281.367.YMCA
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Adventure Camp, NYD Resolution Workout & Polar Bear Plunge YMCA Holiday Adventure Camp December 22, 23, 26, 29 and 30; Jan. 2 and 5 7:00am – 6:30pm Holiday Adventure Camp is held at the Creekside YMCA Outdoor Adventure Center and Oak Ridge Baptist Church. This camp is designed as a mini day camp program providing fun for school age children during their Holiday Break. Camp hours are
7:00am – 6:30pm for Students, K-6th Grade. Pre-registration is required. Registration is available at www.ymcahouston.org For more information call 832.698.1283 YMCA New Year’s Day Resolution Workout Thursday, January 1, 2015 9:30 – 11:00am
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Registrations are underway at the South Montgomery County YMCA for Winter youth sports. The sports to be offered include: Recreation soccer for 3 years-7th grade; Baseball for 3 years5th grade; Basketball the woodlands league for 3 years – 9th grade and NFL flag football the woodlands league
Winter leagues for the Rayford Road/Spring area include Basketball rayford road/spring league for k – 9th grade Nfl flag football rayford road/spring league for 1st-7th grade (Age eligibility as of 9-1-14). The registration deadline has been extended to January 5. Practices begin the week of January 12 with the first game scheduled for January 24. At the South Montgomery County YMCA, every child is a winner. The Y is turning sports skills into life skills by offering youth sports programs that combine the YMCA philosophy of fair play, teamwork, and inclusiveness to build healthy spirit, mind and bodies. Y Youth
Sports help young people to become better players by emphasizing skill development not competition. Everyone plays and everyone wins at the YMCA. Each athlete is treated as an equal and plays in every game regardless of skill level. The YMCA is a not-for-profit, volunteer based charitable organization. We strongly encourage parents to be more than spectators by getting involved as volunteer coaches, team parents and officials as well as being your child’s biggest fan. All volunteer coaches are required to be certified through the YMCA Rookie Coaches Course. If you are interested in volunteering please call Sports Director, 281-367-9622. To register please stop by any of the 3 YMCA location in The Woodlands: 6145 Shadowbend Place, 8100 Ashlane Way or 6464 Creekside Forest Drive. On line registration is available at www.ymcahouston.org. For more information please call 281-367-9622 or visit www.ymcahouston.org/south-montgomery-county/ The YMCA is available to all and strives to turn no one away for inability to pay. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify. Everyone is welcome. YMCA Youth Sports programs encourages and promotes healthy and strong kids and is a great start to a lifetime of health and wellness. At the YMCA our values are always in play . . . caring, faith, honesty, respect and responsibility.
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YMCA Open New Years Day! Thursday, January 1, 2015 8am – 1pm Shadowbend YMCA, 6145 Shadowbend Place and Branch Crossing YMCA, 8100 Ashlane Way in The Woodlands Get a jump start on your New Year’s Resolution. The YMCA Wellness Center will be open with limited Child Watch hours. All other services will be closed. For more information call 281.367.YMCA YMCA January Open House Saturday, January 10, 2015 10am – 1pm South Montgomery County YMCAs in The Woodlands Free Family Fitness Fun. Stop by and learn more how the YMCA can help your family make fitness a priority while spending quality time together. Community is invited, Y Membership not required. For more information call 281.367.YMCA YMCA Annual Polar Bear Plunge Saturday, January 10, 2015 Noon – 1pm Branch Crossing YMCA Water Park, 8100 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands Join us for this fun, chilly event. There is a special prize, a Polar Plunge T-shirt, for the first 50 plungers who dare take the plunge down the Water Park Slide into the very cold water! Some restrictions apply. Admission is Free and Open to the Community. Roxanne Davis, 281-681-6730 or rdavis@ ymcahouston.org
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THEATER TONY® AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL IS COMING TO HOUSTON OPENING FEBRUARY 10 AT THE HOBBY CENTER Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy® Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), plays at The Hobby Center February 10-22. Directed and choreographed by Tony Awardwinner Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots opened on Broadway April 4, 2013 and continues to play to standing-room-only crowds nightly. The show, which has broken all box office records at the Hirschfeld Theatre, recouped its costs in October 2013, after just 30 weeks on Broadway. Kinky Boots took home six 2013 Tony Awards, the most of any show in the season, including Best Musical, Best Score (Cyndi Lauper), Best Choreography (Jerry Mitchell), Best Orchestrations (Stephen Oremus) and Best Sound Design (John Shivers). The show also received the Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Broadway.com Awards for Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Album, along with many other accolades. In Kinky Boots,Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola. A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he’s meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible… and discovers that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. TUTS will offer several special events and addon packages in conjunction with the show to make for an unforgettable musical experience: Kinky Boots Sundance Film Screening – Monday, Feb. 2 at 7 PM OUT@TUTS post-show cast party - Thursday, Feb. 12 Valentine’s Day Add-On Package – Saturday, Feb. 14 (2 PM & 8 PM performances) “Kinky Kocktails” VIP Event – Thursday, February 19 at 6 PM For more event information, visit tuts.com/ events. Tickets (starting at only $30) are available: Online at tuts.com Phone at (713) 558-TUTS (8887), outside the Houston area at (888) 558-3882 In person at the TUTS Box Office, (800 Bagby), Monday - Friday 10 AM - 6 PM, and Saturday Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM. Special offers are available for groups of 10 or more by calling (713) 558-8888 or via email at groupsales@tuts.com. TUTS’ production of Kinky Boots is made possible by the generosity of Spectra Energy. TUTS’ 2014-15 season is generously sponsored by CHI St. Luke’s Health. All 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.
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GETTING THE RAGE OUT by Ken Petty Idea man, entrepreneur 26-year old Greg deepen awareness of person and their feelings Olsen the inventor of the Rage Fit is a rather in a less intellectual manner than the more quiet person, but he would never let on that he traditional forms of therapy. “Gestalt” means has more going on in his head than running a the whole; it implies wholeness. In any expesmall leather goods shop. rience or interaction there are feelings in the What stands out inside his shop is a 20-foot foreground and in the background. long shipping container-like object that sits The idea in Gestalt therapy is that all of us near the back with a sole door leading in and have had to repress or suppress aspects of ourout of it with a neon ‘Welselves because they were come’ sign hanging above “The purpose of Rage Fit, not accepted or supported. it. This is where the Rage It is these aspects of ouris to help make your Fit happens. selves or our feelings that anger work for you, “Rage Fit is for stress end up in the background not against you” relief,” Olsen began, “It’s and can become unfinished based on Gestalt therapy business. and the release of rage, stress and pent up As for Olsen, Rage Fit is his prime focus. aggression through physical activity with The leather and embroidery business, he feels, a pleasing feeling of reward. It’s not about is the bread and butter. It takes care of the invoking dark thoughts of anger by allowing bills while he builds awareness for his passion you to trash something that is not yours.” which is helping people handle their anger isGestalt therapy is a type of therapy used to sues. All this stems from his history as a youth dealing with his anger issues. “My therapist said not to go cause problems in society, to go do something, to give myself a sense of accomplishment. Something that it would be more beneficial for me like ripping a phonebook in half than to go out and smash a bunch of car windows. First, doing so would lead me to getting a police record and I’d have to pay for all those windows, whereas ripping a phone book in half would give me a sense of accomplishment.” Rage Fit was designed to do just that, provide a sonic reward for transferring your anger to a glass object that is hurled at a stone wall. “Here’s how it works,” Olsen continued, “You go into the Rage Fit box, a dark room with strobe lights with yellow trim lights, along with the glass items you purchased. Once inside, you have nothing to worry about except for what’s on your Rage Fit owner Greg Olsen and a plate of glass shards inside the Box
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mind. At this time your anger, your frustration, your aggressions, and its about (dealing with the) chemical reaction in your brain can build up. So the idea is that when you throw something against the wall, the physical action of throwing it and then hearing the glass shatter is (a) very therapeutic (sound). That piece of glass that you are throwing is your anger. It’s coming out of your hand, your head and out of your body. When that piece of glass hits that stone wall and causes the lights in that room to go off and everything, it’s an accomplishment. It’s a piece of anger that just shattered into a bunch broken glass that you can leave behind. We’ll clean it up in the morning!” Prices to take advantage of Rage Fit range from the simple to the complex. You can buy 10 bottles, plates and/or cups to throw inside the box for $25, or just purchase one item to throw. “We also have some crystal for sale, in case you want to throw some of that, but that’s pretty expensive since it’s Italian crystal. Sometimes someone comes in to get their anger out and they feel bad about the target of their anger, so they end up buying crystal as a gift.” While inside the Rage Fit box, you can take your time. There are markers that you can use to write on your item before hurling it toward the stone wall. Because the box was built solid and near sound proof, you can yell at the top of your lungs while throwing your piece of glass item. Rage Fit requires anyone who uses their facility to sign a waiver against injury, but Olsen worked hard to make sure everyone using the box is protected. Leather gloves are provided so as to protect your hand from being cut by the glass, goggles to protect your eyes and a protective counter that you stand behind as you hurl your items. “We also have rules about footwear. We don’t allow sandals or flip-flops inside the box.” Olsen tells the PN. The targeted stone wall itself is angled with the top of the wall pitched forward in such a way that the glass shards are deflected downward so glass pieces don’t come back at people. “It took my mom, my wife and myself, three months to build the Rage Fit box.” Olsen added. “The purpose of Rage Fit, is to help make your anger work for you. not against you” Inside there is a Bluetooth speaker system where participants can listen to any kind of music. “People would like to listen to anything really. I’ve heard Britney Spears, Fallout Boy, Slipknot and Korn.” Olsen adds. The end game for Olsen is to see Rage Fit duplicated across the country. “I’ve wanted to do this for a long time. I just never had the funding. I’m hoping that this advertising blitz will get some people’s attention and yeah I’d love to show people, in person, what a great idea this is.”
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies PG-13 144 min Adventure | Fantasy Having reclaimed Erebor and vast treasure from the dragon Smaug, Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) sacrifices friendship and honor in seeking the Arkenstone, despite Smaug’s fiery wrath and desperate attempts by the Hobbit Bilbo (Martin Freeman) to make him see reason. Meanwhile, Sauron sends legions of Orcs in a sneak attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As the fate of Middle Earth hangs in the balance, the races of Men, Elves and Dwarves must decide whether to unite and prevail -- or all die. Director: Peter Jackson Stars: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett
IN THEATERS: Beyond the Lights PG-13 116 min Drama The pressures of fame have superstar singer Noni on the edge, until she meets Kaz, a young cop who works to help her find the courage to develop her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be. Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood Stars: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, Danny Glover Big Hero 6 PG 102 min Animation | Action | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Directors: Don Hall | Chris Williams Stars: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung, T.J. Miller Birdman R 119 min Comedy | Drama A washed-up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory. Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu Stars: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough Dumb and Dumber To PG-13 109 min Comedy 20 years since their first adventure, Lloyd and Harry go on a road trip to find Harry’s newly discovered daughter, who was given up for adoption. Directors: Bobby Farrelly | Peter Farrelly Stars: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Rob Riggle, Laurie Holden Exodus: Gods and Kings PG-13 150 min Action | Adventure | Drama The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues. Director: Ridley Scott Stars: Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, Ben Kingsley, Sigourney Weaver Fury R 134 min Action | Drama | War April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and his five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Out-numbered, out-gunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany. Director: David Ayer Stars: Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Peña
Annie PG 118 min Comedy | Drama | Family | Musical Quvenzhané Wallis stars as Annie, a young, happy foster kid who’s also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York in 2014. Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they’d be back for her someday, it’s been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan (Cameron Diaz). But everything’s about to change when the hard-nosed tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks (Jamie Foxx) - advised by his brilliant VP, Grace (Rose Byrne) and his shrewd and scheming campaign advisor, Guy (Bobby Cannavale) - makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Stacks believes he’s her guardian angel, but Annie’s self-assured nature and bright, sun-will-come-outtomorrow outlook on life just might mean it’s the other way around. Director: Will Gluck Stars: Quvenzhané Wallis, Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx, Rose Byrne Gone Girl R 149 min Drama | Mystery | Thriller With his wife’s disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it’s suspected that he may not be innocent. Director: David Fincher Stars: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry Horrible Bosses 2 R 108 min Comedy Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don’t go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme. Director: Sean Anders Stars: Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Jennifer Aniston Inherent Vice R 148 min Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles detective Larry “Doc” Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend. Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb PG 97 min Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy When the exhibits at New York’s Natural History Museum start behaving strangely, Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) -- now the director of nighttime operations -- must find out the cause. He learns that the Tablet, which magically brings Teddy Roosevelt (Robin Williams), Jedediah (Owen Wilson) and the other exhibits to life at night, has started to decay. Larry, along with his son and museum friends, must travel to London’s British Museum to learn how to prevent the Tablet’s magic from disappearing. Director: Shawn Levy Stars: Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Dick Van Dyke
Lieberher The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 PG-13 123 min Adventure | Sci-Fi When Katniss destroys the games, she goes to District 13 after District 12 is destroyed. She meets President Coin who convinces her to be the symbol of rebellion, while trying to save Peeta from the Capitol. Director: Francis Lawrence Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson The Pyramid R 89 min Horror A team of U.S. archaeologists unearths an ancient pyramid and gets hopelessly lost in its catacombs. Searching for a way out, they become desperate to seek daylight again. They come to realize they aren’t just trapped, they are being hunted. Director: Grégory Levasseur Stars: Ashley Hinshaw, James Buckley, Denis O’Hare, Christa Nicola The Theory of Everything
Goodbye to All That 87 min Comedy | Drama Paul Schneider (Parks and Recreation) stars as a newly single dad navigating the good, the bad, and the weird of the 30-something singles scene in this whipsmart comedy. When his wife unexpectedly informs him that she wants a divorce, well-meaning but oblivious husband Otto Wall (Schneider) finds himself thrust back into bachelorhood. Cue a hilarious sequence of romantic encounters-from reconnecting with a former crush to online dating-as Otto searches for the real thing amidst a string of one night stands Director: Angus MacLachlan Stars: Paul Schneider, Melanie Lynskey, Anna Camp, Heather Graham
PG-13 123 min - Biography | Drama | Romance A look at the relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife. Director: James Marsh Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Prior, Sophie Perry Top Five R 101 min Comedy A comedian tries to make it as a serious actor when his reality-TV star fiancée talks him into broadcasting their wedding on her TV show. Director: Chris Rock Stars: Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart Wild R 115 min Biography | Drama A chronicle of one woman’s 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent catastrophe. Director: Jean-Marc Vallée Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Gaby Hoffmann, Michiel Huisman
Interstellar PG-13 169 min Adventure | Sci-Fi A team of explorers travel through a wormhole in an attempt to find a potentially habitable planet that will sustain humanity. Director: Christopher Nolan Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy
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2015 UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION JUDGING PANEL ANNOUNCED
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Sinead O’Connor, Alt-J, The Killers, Aimee Mann, Dustin Lynch, Rosanne Cash, and More Sign On As Judges Unsigned Only Music Competition revealed today its high-profile judging panel for the 2015 competition, which is now accepting entries. The renowned panel consists of iconic recording artists and journalists and will determine the winners in eleven categories representing a wide variety of commercial genres of music. Designed for solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major label, Unsigned Only’s goal is to find an outstanding, talented performing artist: a band, singer, or solo artist. Unsigned Only gives away over $100,000 in cash and prizes, including $10,000 in cash and one-on-one mentoring by an elite group of record company executives to the overall Grand Prize winner. First and Second Place winners in each category will also be chosen. The deadline to enter is March 18, 2015. Original and cover songs are accepted in all categories except for Screen Shot which accepts original songs only. Artists may enter into any of the following categories: Adult Album Alternative (AAA) Adult Contemporary (AC); Americana; Christian; Country; Folk/Singer-Songwriter; R&B/ Hip-Hop; Rock; Pop/Top 40; Screen Shot; Teen; and Vocal Performance. Screen Shot is a new category that has been added this year, and it is geared toward helping artists get their music in film, TV, video games, and advertising. Music execs who are looking to place music in various projects will be judging this category and will also provide advice on music licensing to the winner of the category. Included are: Michelle Bayer (Shelly Bay Music); Michelle Silverman (Modern
Planet); Ani Johnson (Monomyth Media); Evan Stein (Experience Music Group); Velma Barkwell (East End Music Productions); Jen Taunton (Level Two Music); and more to be announced. “Last year Screen Shot was a special promotion that we ran for entrants,” says Founders/ Directors Candace Avery and Jim Morgan. “The response was huge and was a great success for many artists who were able to secure licensing deals for their music. This is just another way for Unsigned Only to help its entrants, and we are excited to be able to open these new doors for independent artists.” Judges include: Aimee Mann; Alt-J; Dustin Lynch; Sinead O’Connor; The Killers; Rosanne Cash; David Crowder; Robert Smith (The Cure); Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC); Ray Wylie Hubbard; Aaron Shust; Lucero; Kelly Price; Colt Ford; Frank Foster; Jason Gray; Rapsody; Kool And The Gang; Anthony DeCurtis (Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone); Kyle Anderson (Senior Writer, Entertainment weekly); Josh Jackson (Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, Paste Magazine); Chris Richards (Pop Music Critic, The Washington Post); Michael Hann (Music Editor, The Guardian); Shirley Halperin (Music Editor, Billboard and Hollywood Reporter); Lucy Jones (Deputy Editor, NME); Hardeep Phull (Music Critic, New York Post); and more to be announced. Unsigned Only is sponsored by: Sony Creative Software, Guitar Center, D’Addario, Disc Makers, Ultimate Ears, Lurssen Mastering, Master Tour by Eventric, and The Music Business Registry.
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by Mark Crampton who hated Willie. A couple of years later, she Many years ago I was talking to some of threw lye in Willie’s face during a fight with the choir members at my church, when the his father, blinding him and scarring his vocal subject of music tastes came up. I admitted cords. that I have extremely eclectic tastes, but with Music was one of the few life choices for a a fondness for blues. Now, there are about blind black man in 1920’s Texas, and despite a zillion kinds of blues music: Delta blues, being blind and having an impaired voice St. Louis blues, Chicago blues, New Orleans (his normal tone was a raspy, harsh burned blues, Texas blues, slide guitar blues, electric baritone), Blind Willie kept growing in talent, blues, electric Texas blues, pick your own! developing into a locally-renowned guitar and But my favorite is still bottleneck slide guitar piano player and gospel blues singer. blues from the 1920’s. Blues with one man Blind Willy became a Baptist Preacher, a playing his guitar, one man playing his fingers street-corner evangelist in the towns of Central off, one man singing his heart and soul! So someone said that I would be out of luck Texas, bringing the word and worship of God to people through his music. in Heaven, because whatever else kind of On a trip to Dallas, he met his (possibly music there would be, there for sure wouldn’t be no blues music in Heaven! No blues music first) wife Willie B. Harris, and they married in 1927, although there is no license on file. at all! I brooded about that for a while, I can She joined him in his tell you. No blues in street ministries in Waco Heaven? No blues music “So someone said that I and Dallas, singing backin Heaven? How could would be out of luck in up for him at first, eventuthere be no soulful, powerful, heart-rending blues Heaven, because whatever ally singing counterpoint music in Heaven? else kind of music there and then even lead while played guitar and Later, I was searchwould be, there for sure he piano. At times Angelina ing for sheet music for a movie soundtrack song I wouldn’t be no blues music” Johnson also joined his street ministries, and she thought the choir might was probably his eventual try (John the Revelator second wife (again, there is no license on file). from The Blues Brothers 2000). I discovBlind Willie became one of the first black ered John the Revelator had been written and originally recorded by Blind Willie Johnson in gospel artists (called “Race Artists”) to record commercially. In December 1927 he recorded 1930. I ordered a copy of the CD Dark Was the Night by Blind Willie Johnson, and struck six songs for Columbia Records, in Dallas: If I had My Way; It’s Nobody’s Fault But Mine; GOLD! Jesus Make Up My Dying Bed; I know His (You really need to be specific, because Blood Can Make Me Whole; Mother’s Chilthere were several ‘Blind Willies’ and about dren Have A Hard Time; and of course, Dark dozen ‘Johnsons’ singing the blues in the Was the Night. All six are on my re-mastered 1920-30’s, but I’ll just use Blind Willie from Dark Was the Night CD. No back-up singer now on.) was credited, but it was most likely his wife. Blind Willie’s music style was pure oldIn December 1928 Blind Willie laid down time un-amped bottleneck slide guitar blues four more songs for Columbia, in Dallas. (although he often used his pocket knife in Willie B. Harris was credited as the back-up his palm, along with a bottleneck on his little singer. Lord I Just Can’t Keep From Crying finger). and Keep Your Lamp Trimmed, two songs Most of his songs incorporated or covered from this session, are also on my re-mastered older Negro spirituals, with his own interpretation, his words, his spirit, his slide guitar all Dark Was The Night CD. In December 1929 Blind Willie recorded ten combining to make music that was not just more songs for Columbia, in New Orleans. blues, not just Negro spirituals, but pure joy Again, his back-up singer was not credited. and spiritual salvation! Bye and Bye I’m Going to See the King; Let Blind Willie knew about physical pain, he Your Light Shine On Me; God Moves On The knew about poverty and hunger, he knew Water; and Praise God I’m Satisfied from this about family loss and break-up. He was session are on my re-mastered Dark Was The born around 1900 in central Texas, son of Night CD. a black share-cropper, and from his earliest Blind Willie made his final recording sesdays exhibited an exceptional musical talent, sion in 1930 in Atlanta, again for Columbia, building his own cigar box guitar before age five. When he was about 5 years old, his mother died and his father remarried a woman Blind Willie continued on page 11
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Backwoods Saloon 230 Lexington Court, Conroe 936-273-0203 Bombshells 21005 I-45 North, Spring 281-288-2769 www.4bombshells.com Cheers 916 West Main St., Tomball 281-351-2599 www.cheerstomball.com Fri Dec 19 9pm Satisfied Drive Wed Dec 31 9pm Tin Cadillac [$8 adv./$12 door] The Concert Pub North 2470 FM 1960 W., Houston 281-583-8111 www.theconcertpub.com No Music Listed 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 Dec 26 9pm Ragtop Reunion Crabby Daddy 25186 I-45, The Woodlands 281-296-2722 www.crabbydaddy.com Fri Dec 12 7pm The Goods Sat Dec 13 7pm Tommy Rogers Crescent Moon Wine Bar 440 Rayford Rd., #115, Spring 281-364-WINE (9463) www.crescentmoonwinebar.com Thurs Dec 18 8pm Salsa Night w/Yelba’s Latin Fire Band Fri Dec 19 8:30pm Johnny and the Spinsations Sat Dec 20 8:30pm Cool Breeze Band Cross Track Ice House 200 Magnolia St., Old Town Spring 281-907-0711 Weds Dec 31 8pm Charlie Parker [cover charge]
Dosey Doe Music Cafe 463 FM 1488, Conroe 936-321-2171 www.doseydoe.com Fri Dec 19 8:30pm Anita Cochran [$28] Sat Dec 20 8:30pm The Damn Quails [$15] Sun Dec 21 10am Tony Baldwin Mon Dec 22 7pm Open Mic All Star Competiton Tues Dec 23 7pm Open Mic All Star Competiton Fri Dec 26 8:30pmWill Makar & the Red Line [$12]
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Mr B’s Barbeque’s owner and head grillmeister Glenn Berry with his staff
WHEN THE HOBBY BECOMES A VOCATION Mr. B’s Barbeque on FM 2920 is a testimony to what can happen when a cook excels! There is a relatively new barbeque restaurant that has opened up on the FM 2920 restaurant row halfway between I-45 and Kuykendahl. Mr. B’s Barbeque owner Glenn Berry is striving to be the new standard to which all other barbeque places will be judged. “It’s a passion of mine since I was a kid watching my dad barbeque brisket for the family. His brisket was really good, so I gave it a go. After a while my brothers and sisters were telling me that mine was better that our dads, but not to tell him that. Later, even my dad agreed with them”, Berry recalls. Berry had been barbequing for 15 years before leaving the corporate life and starting his own restaurant. “I was in a secure nine to five job but I was told to pursue something that would fulfill my passion and be in control of my destiny.” Berry left the corporate world and, at the urging of friends and family, opened up Mr. B’s Barbeque with his 20 year pension. So, what makes his barbeque great? “I’ve never competed in barbeque events. It
seems that everyone’s got something to prove, not me. I’ve got enough stress in my life,” Berry laughed. Berry believes that making barbeque the old fashioned way through slow smoking his meat which brings out the flavor intensity is key. Mr. B’s offers what Berry calls the “four food groups”, beef brisket, ribs, chicken, and sausage. Mr. B’s also makes their own barbeque sauce. The reason people love Mr. B’s is for their brisket. “If their preference is for brisket, they will walk away and say that this is the best barbeque brisket they’ve ever had.” “I’ve eaten as most of the barbeque joints in town. Some barbeque places are known as the standard by which barbeque is measured. I love good barbeque but I’ve walked away disappointed as I know that mine is so much better. Mr. B’s Barbeque is open Tuesday through Saturday.
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820 N Loop 336 W (936) 756-9316 Tejas Mexican Restaurant 105 N 6th St (936) 756-6559 Thirsty’s 192 Fm 3083 Rd (936) 441-1050 Toasted Yolk Cafe 2129 W Davis St (936) 828-3944 Tortilleria LA Buena Bida 1103 W Dallas St (936) 756-2133 Tortilleria LA Unica 808 N 1st St (936) 441-4477 Tri Mexican Restaurant 129 S Frazier St (936) 756-0626 Van Thong Chinese/Vietnamese 2114 W Davis St (936) 756-8762 Vernon’s Kuntry Bar-B-Que 5000 W Davis St (936) 539-3000 Vernon’s Kuntry Katfish 5901 Highway 105 W (936) 760-3386 Vero Italian Kitchen 1301 W Davis St (936) 441-0411 Villa Italia 603 N Thompson St (936) 539-5599 Weng’s Wok 1140 N Fm 3083 Rd W (936) 756-8888 Whistle Stop Cafe 11133 Interstate 45 S (936) 828-4652 Wild Ginger 3061 Interstate 45 N (936) 788-9988
440 Rayford Rd #115A (281) 364-9463 Cru Wine Bar 9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 465-9463 Greek Tony’s Pizza & Sub Shop a 432 Sawdust Rd (281) 292-4313 KOBE Japanese Grill & Sushi 433 Sawdust Rd (281) 298-2000 Mario’s Mexican Restaurant 610 Rayford Rd # 650 (281) 367-9336 Mooyah Burgers Fries & Shakes 2115 Rayford Rd (832) 585-0300 Pallotta’s Mexican Grill 2211 Rayford Rd # 119 (281) 362-1114 Pit Master BBQ 842 Rayford Rd (281) 362-1111 Sitar Cuisine Of India a 25701 Interstate 45 # 12 (281) 364-0200 Spring Asian Cuisine 2907 Rayford Rd # 106 (281) 298-7798 501 Sawdust Rd # E (281) 298-9338 Sweet Bellasa 202 Sawdust Rd (832) 585-0066 Viva Itacate
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Aldo’s Cucina Italiana 18450 I 45 S (936) 447-9623 Alonti Cafe & Catering 27868 Interstate 45 N (832) 585-0694 Another Broken Egg Cafe 19075 Interstate 45 S (936) 273-2011 Babin’s Seafood House 19529 Interstate 45 S (281) 296-8829 BJ’S Restaurant & Brewhouse 19075 Interstate 45 S (936) 273-7100 Boutte Deli 19267 Main St (281) 298-5498 Buca Di Beppo 19075 Interstate 45 S (936) 321-6262 Compadre’s Texas Cafe 26797 Hanna Rd (281) 292-0333 Fieldings Wood Grill 1699 Research Forest (832) 616-3275
3 B’s-Bill’s Burgers & Beera 466 Rayford Rd # 107 (281) 419-3553 Alfonso’s Mexican Restaurant 3126 Sawdust Rd (281) 298-8032 Amerigo’s Grill 25250 Grogans Park Dr (281) 362-0808 Asia Buffet Inc 355 Sawdust Rd (832) 585-0688 Beijing Chinese Restaurant 409 Sawdust Rd (281) 363-2308 Cactus Jacks 343 Sawdust Rd (281) 419-3644 Casa Imperial Mexican a 387 Sawdust Rd # C (281) 298-8195 Crescent Moon Wine Bar a
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Dear LezLee, I am a 40 years old single female and find myself overly concerned with what my mother thinks and it is really messing up my life... I can’t date anyone without wondering if my mother would like him. I constantly diet knowing my mom thinks I am overweight (I have struggled with this for years). In addition, I find myself crying then becoming really mad whenever she makes one of her disapproving comments. What is wrong with me? Thanks, Sarah Dear Sarah, Sounds like you have mastered the art of “pleasing” which can be a good thing if not taken too far The power your mother appears to have over you probably has roots in the need to be accepted - a normal human requirement. However, when catering to anyone’s desires or wishes interferes with who we are and how we live our life - it’s time for intervention. Realizing that you cannot change your mother, the power lies with you. Only when we begin to accept ourselves and recognize that we are worth loving unconditionally can we free ourselves from what has been called “co-dependent” behavior. There are a lot of good resources on the subject. Check the local bookstore in the self-help section. Good luck! LezLee Dear LezLee, Please help! My usual outgoing 13 -year- old
daughter is going through some kind of total personality change. It seems like overnight she changed from a loving, gentle little girl who liked to hang out in the den and watch TV to a reclusive, secretive and angry child who never comes out of her room! She won’t talk to me and if I try to press the issue she just closes up more. I am scared that something horrible may have happened to her or she may be involved in drugs or something equally as bad. What do I do? Much appreciated,Tina Dear Tina, What you have described can be normal teenage behavior resulting from an increase in the sex hormones around this age; however, it could also be that your “mommy antenna” is correct and she is undergoing some kind of a crisis. Teens this age need a lot of privacy and want your respect. Without pushing, let her know that you are there if she ever needs to talk. It’s important that she not feel judged by you but respected as a person in her own right. If you disapprove of a behavior, tell her - you are her mom - but validate her feelings on the subject as well. All you can provide is solid information as she will ultimately make her own choices. If you notice a drop in grades, eating habits, or extreme moodiness a trip to the doctor is probably in order. Take advantage of school counselors, physicians & books on the subject & enjoy your quiet den it may not last for long! LezLee
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SPRING Alicia’s Mexican Grille 20920 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 350-8383 Alma Latina Taqueria 25222 Aldine Westfield (281) 288-1767 Antojitos Quiche 25190 Interstate 45 (281) 651-5391 Arturo’s Taqueria 1402 1/2 Spring Cypress (281) 350-6808 Bombshells 21005 I-45 N. (281) 288-2769 Brother’s Pizza Express 163 Cypresswood Dr (281) 288-1300 Budegon Del Sur 26506 Oak Ridge Dr (832) 813-8334 C J’s Hot Dogs 4660 Louetta Rd (832) 299-6079 Capri Pasta Pizza & More 25602 Interstate 45 (281) 298-0055 Carrabba’s Italian Grill 25665 Interstate 45 (281) 367-9423 Cheddar’s Casual Cafe 21001 Interstate 45 (281) 528-7629 Chef Chan’s Restaurant 17833 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 370-3884 Chinese Wok 1607 Spring Cypress (281) 355-8752 Corkscrew Bbq 24930 Budde Rd (832) 592-1184 Country Time BBQ & Fixins 25330 Richards Rd (281) 298-7455 Datpho Vietnamese Noodle House 523 Louetta Rd (281) 528-8989 El Palenque Mexican 1485 Spring Cypress Rd (281) 3534055 Fiesta Acapulco 25770 Interstate 45 (281) 419-8666 Firehouse Subs 257 Cypresswood Dr (281) 288-3488 Fukuda Sushi & Robata 25701 Interstate 45 (281) 419-8980 Golden China 25024 Interstate 45 (281) 363-2412 Golden Jade Chinese 1419 Spring Cypress (281) 350-5363 Gozzetti’s Pizzeria 8000 Mcbeth Way (832) 592-7750 Gratzi Italian Restaurant 6334 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 376-4800 Guadalajara Mexican Grille 27885 Interstate 45 (281) 362-0774
Hoi Yin Chinese Restaurant 200 Cypresswood Dr (281) 355-6800 Hong Kong Chinese 4334 Fm 2920 Rd # 10 (281) 528-9288 Hunan Garden Z 3930 Louetta Rd # I (281) 288-6288 I-45 Diner 19790 Interstate 45 (713) 389-5627 Italian Cafe 19620 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 528-2919 Jack Pot Pizza 6450 Louetta Rd (281) 257-0762 Jersey Mike’s Subs 2150 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 528-0953 Juan & Lefty’s Mexican 1440 Louetta Rd (281) 288-1270 Juanita’s Mexican Grill 18525 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 379-3199 Kim Leng Chinese Restaurant 18430 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 355-0434 LA Cabana Mexican 4702 Louetta Rd (281) 907-7007 Las Cascadas Mexican 250 Cypresswood Dr # B (281) 5289921 Las Delicias Taqueria 5010 Louetta Rd (281) 374-0303 Los Generales Mexican 5407 Louetta Rd # F (281) 251-9390 Los Tres Ranchitos Restaurant 19620 Kuykendahl (281) 288-4304 Luly’s Mexican Kitchen 3307 Spring Stuebner (281) 907-0012 Main Moon Asian Bistro 2129 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 288-8868 Mama Juanita’s Mexican 3930 Louetta Rd (281) 288-3800 Mama Mia Italianas 30420 Fm 2978 (281) 419-7662 Mikey’s Pizza 6114 Root Rd (281) 251-5551 Ming Cafe 6052 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 257-4886 Mr. B’s Barbeque 4334 FM 2920 (281) 288-0821 Nadia’s Mediterranean Grill 5921 Fm 2920 Rd # B (281) 907-7070 Nielsen’s Deli & Bakery 26830 Interstate 45 # B (281) 3633354 Orient Express 4660 Louetta Rd # 180 (281) 288-5290 Pavarotti Italian Restaurant 4660 Louetta Rd # 130 (281) 350-9749 Pizza Tonight
27190 Glen Loch Dr (281) 465-4774 Pizza Zone 17711 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 257-3100 Pollos Asados El Regio 25602 Interstate 45 (281) 292-4377 Shogun 5941 Fm 2920 Rd # H (281) 288-0996 Sicily Pizza & Pasta 4890 Louetta Rd (281) 288-8004 Sreenath Murph’s Deli 20400 Interstate 45 N (281) 296-5303 Tabasco’s Mexican Grill 4334 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 288-0125 Taco Makera 2616 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 288-5376 Taipei China Bistro 25807 Interstate 45 (281) 363-9188 Taqueria Arandas 36 Inc 25598 Interstate 45 # A (281) 419-3582 Taqueria Los Petates 25602 Interstate 45 (281) 362-9333 Taqueria Rodeo De Jalisco 19411 Kuykendahl (281) 251-3186 Taquma Japanese Grill 5200 Louetta Rd (281) 251-6338 Thomas Bar B-Q 25312 Interstate 45 (281) 364-1177 Tommy Wok 18363 Kuykendahl (281) 251-9190 Trico 25227 Borough Park Dr (281) 4664908 Wacky Mongolian Grill 21212 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 288-3232 Wunsche Brothers Cafe 103 Midway St (281) 350-1902
TOMBALL B J’s Pizza 24419 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 516-1770 Casa Amas Mexican 30522 State Hiway 249 (281) 255-8684 CC’s Cafe 1231 Alma St (281) 357-8025 Chang Gourmet Chinese 28575 State Hiway 249 (281) 255-9818 Chick N Fish House Of Tenders 32350 State Hiway 249 (281) 789-4193 Chinese Wok 1017 Louetta Rd (832) 717-7400 Ciscos Salsa Co 209 Commerce St (281) 351-7572
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recording ten more songs. Willie B. Harris was again credited as back-up singer, and sang lead on two songs. Church, I’m Fully Saved Today; John the Revelator; Trouble Will Soon Be Over; and The Soul Of The Man from this session are on my Dark Was The Night CD. Blind Willie never recorded again, despite the success of his previous releases, and being one of the best-known “Race Artists” Columbia had, and Columbia then pulled all his recordings from store shelves. Blind Willie never received any money from his recordings. Blind Willie and Angelina moved to Beaumont, Texas in 1930, where they lived in poverty, supporting themselves by singing at the Mount Olive Baptist Church while they also continued their street-corner evangelism at The House of Prayer. After their home burned in 1945 and they continued to live in the ruins, Blind Willie died of pneumonia and exposure on September 18, 1945.
Although he’s been gone almost 70 years now, Blind Willie Johnson’s music is still with us, both in his own re-mastered CD and in covers by such artists as Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Ry Cooder, Peter Paul and Mary, Rev. Gary Davis, The Soul Stirrers, The Staple Singers, Son House, Taj Mahan, Hot Tuna and countless other artists, as well as movie and TV soundtracks. When the two Voyager spacecraft were launched to travel our Universe and the Galaxy, a copy of Blind Willie singing Dark Was the Night was one of the tracks on the Voyager Golden Record attached to each, selected by Carl Sagan personally, to travel across the Cosmos and all the Heavens! So I know the nay-sayer who told me there was no blues music in Heaven was wrong. I know there will be blues music in Heaven! I know that Blind Willie Johnson will be sitting at the feet of God whom he served all his life, with Angelina singing at his side, playing his slide guitar blues with his pocket knife slide and singing in his haunting, raspy voice, singing about joy and salvation!
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PUFFABELLY’S in OLD TOWN SPRING OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT 6pm-9pm
Paper Rose Saloon 32015 SH 249, Decker Prairie 281-259-8671 Sat Dec 20 9pm Susan Hickman Sat Dec 27 9pm Brian Sacco
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Parrot Pub 5010 A-B Louetta Rd., Spring 281-370-8868
That One Bar 4660 Louetta #100, Spring 832-562-3942 www.thatonebar.com Fri Dec 19 9:30pm The Irrationals Fri Dec 26 9:30pm Beggars Union
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MERRY CHRISTMAS! ONCE READ TWICE SOLD BOOKS 250 Cypresswood Dr, Spring, TX 77388 (281) 355-1300
www.andysinger.com Ciudad Latina Grill & Market 32360 State Hiway249 (832) 521-3898 Cobi Ice Cream 11246 Timber Tech Ave (281) 516-1311 Cornerstone TX 990 Village Square (832) 422-1370 Country Bumpkins 18929 Telge Rd (281) 290-6512 Country Gardens 36102 Fm 149 Rd (281) 252-4443 Da Vinci’s Gallery & Expresso 315 W Main St (281) 516-9595 Deshazer Ranch 19600 Stone Lake Dr (281) 290-9585 Dragon Inn Restaurant 30006 State Hiway 249 (281) 351-9178 Dumas’s Taco Co 25435 Fm 2978 Rd (281) 255-9444 Egg & I 14051 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 516-9100 El Charro Grill 24914 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 516-2134 El Taco Madres 16918 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 351-8226 Ella’s Garden 1415 Ulrich Rd (281) 290-0998 Fang’s Cafe 24914 Kuykendahl (281) 516-0850 Fina’s Taco Factory 22526 Hufsmith Kohrville (832) 6982395 Frey’s Backyard Cafe 14441 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 255-8282 Gianna Italian Kitchen 28301 State Highway 249 (281) 2906676 Golden Pagoda Chinese Rstrnt 908 W Main St (281) 351-8130 Goodson’s Cafe 27931 State Hiway 249 (281) 351-1749 Gumbeaux’s 9111 Hufsmith Kuykendahl(281) 3238494 Harris County Smokehouse 14239 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 351-4060 Hugo’s Italian Grill & Pzzr 23110 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 257-9720 Hunan Inn Asian Bistro 11407 Spring Cypress (281) 251-8388 Israel Tinda Y Panaderla 17719 Kuykendahl (832) 559-3696
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Jax B F S Tomball 32350 State Hiway 249 (281) 259-6569 Julio’s 19235 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 255-8818 LA Tranquila Ranch 9418 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 576-8882 LNT Family Dining Cafe 18535 Fm 1488 (281) 252-8357 Longhorn Builders 21931 Kobs Rd (281) 357-1465 Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant 28048 State Hiway 249 (281) 351-9677 Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant 1231 Alma St # A (281) 255-2636 Los Toros Mexican Grill 701 E Main St # 140 (281) 255-2526 Los Tres Ranchitos Mexican 16143 N Eldridge Pkwy (281) 826-0333 Luie’s Smokehouse 17323 Pikes Peek Ct (832) 868-3643 Macayo’s Mexican Restaurant 24814 Kuykendahl (281) 516-3015 Marco’s Pizza 16949 N Eldridge (281) 251-3334 Mel’s Country Cafe 24814 Stanolind Rd (281) 255-6357 Mexican Kitchen 16949 N Eldridge Pkwy (281) 251-5115 My Pizza 32360 State Highway 249 (281) 2592458 Nate’s Place 22526 Hufsmith Kohrville (832) 8437977 Natural Brands 17413 Fm 2920 (832) 559-8347 Nona’s Italian Grill 1025 Alma St # E (281) 255-6088 Nonnie’s Soda Fountain 102 Market St (281) 516-1942 Nook Restaurant 1218 W Main St (281) 255-8406 Original Rib Tickler 28930 State Hiway 249 (281) 255-8119 Submarina 11022 Spring Cypress (281) 257-4432 Surf Shack 28109 State Hiway 249 (832) 559-7446 Susie’s Tearoom 309 Market St # A (281) 516-4521 Tail Gate Grill
22008 Main Blvd (281) 255-9353 Taqeria Acapulco 32015 State Hiway 249 (281) 3565885 Taste Of Asia 27910 State Hiway 249 (281) 5160838 Texas Pit Masters Grill 31903 State Hiway 249 (281) 3562168 Texas Roadhouse 24530 State Hiway 249 (281) 255-9191 Tomball Bar-B-Q Co 30042 State Hiway 249 (281) 351-0929 Tomball Taqueria Restaurant 27941 State Hiway 249 (281) 5167366 Whistle Stop 107 Commerce St (281) 255-2455 Whistle Stop Tea Room 104 N Elm St (832) 843-7437 Wings Pizza N Things 14080 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 351-9464
WATERWAY Burger Fi 1501 Lake Robbins Dr (713) 389-5823 Goose’s Acrea 21 Waterway Ave (281) 466-1502 Grimaldi’s Pizzeriaa 20 Waterway Ct (281) 465-3500 Hubbell & Hudson 24 Waterway Ave # 125 (281) 2035641 LA Lupita Mexican Cuisine 29 Waterway Ave (832) 510-2111 Luca & Leonardoa 20 Waterway Ave (832) 510-2110 Refuge Bar & Bistro 24 Waterway Ave (713) 389-5674 Towncenter Burger 20 Waterway Ave (281) 292-6385 Yucatan Taco Stand & Tequila 24 Water Way (281) 419-6300/1144
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Puffabellys 100 Main St, Spring 281-350-3376 www.puffabellys.com Wednesdays 8pm Davin James’ Songwriter Showcase Thursdays 6pm Open Mic Red Brick Tavern 119 Simonton, Conroe 936-539-2000 www.theredbricktavern.com Every Sunday Gospel Sunday Brunch Fri Dec 19 9:30pm Susan Gibson’s Christmas Acoustic [$15] Sat Dec 20 9:30pm Cody Dillan Swanny’s Bar & Grill 6224 Theall Rd., Houston 281-440-1308 Fri Dec 19 9pm Honey Boy Nelson
El Buen Taco 606 S Danville St (936) 856-3597 El Tapatio 509 Highway 75 N (936) 856-6202 Leroy’s Bar-B-Q & Burgers 707 W Montgomery (936) 856-5232 Los Molcajetes Tex Mex 106 N Danville St (936) 856-9977 Olde Towne Willis Cafe 509 Highway 75 N (936) 890-0609 Original Super Burger 201 N Danville St (936) 856-8098 Pizza Shack 115 W Montgomery (936) 856-9780 Rico’s Mexican Grill 12501 Canyon Falls Blvd (936) 8566200 Smokey Mo’s 507 S Danville St (936) 856-5581 Sweatpeas Cooking 506 Highway 75 N (936) 333-3439 Taqueria Las Moras 106 W Montgomery (936) 890-4148 Yummy Yummy Mongolian Grill 12709 Interstate 45 N (936) 890-8855 Zach’s Bbq 200 E Powell St (936) 890-6969
THE WOODLANDS Alameda Juice 9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 681-1167 Benihana 1720 Lake Woodlands (281) 292-0061 Berryhill Baja Grill 9595 Six Pines Dr # 250 (281) 2988226 Black Eyed Pea Restaurant 1330 Lake Woodlands (281) 367-7143 Black Walnut Cafe 2520 Research Forest (281) 362-1678 BRIO Tuscan Grille 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 465-8993 Brothers Pizza 2260 Buckthorne Pl (281) 298-9299 Brothers Pizza Express 6700 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 419-8550
Two Mules Tavern 100 Cypresswood Dr., Spring 281-528-0600 Wolfies Lake Conroe 14954 SH 105 W., Montgomery 936-588-8200 http://www.wolfiesusa.com/locations/lake-conroe.html Wunsche Brothers Cafe 103 Midway, Spring 281-350-1902 http://www.wunschebroscafe.com
The Public News regrets that some venues have not reported their live music offerings in the area. We suggest to our readers to patronize those that have taken the effort to let you know who is playing where, when and for how much. The Public News supports the Arts, especially good music.
Cajun Grilla 1201 Lake Woodlands (832) 585-0883 Charley’s Grilled Subs 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 465-4333 Chef Chan’s Restaurant 7 Switchbud Pl (281) 363-0037 China Bridge 7901 Research Forest (281) 419-9888 China Springs 6777 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 419-9961 Chipotle Mexican Grill 9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 296-2772 Counter Custom Built Burgers 9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 231-2147 Crust Pizza Co 4775 W Panther Creek (281) 298-8844 Crust Pizza Co 8000 Research Forest (832) 585-0999 Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet 1640 Lake Woodlands (281) 363-0200 Double Dave’s Pizza 6777 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 419-3282 Famous Cajun Grill 1201 Lake Woodlands (832) 585-0888 Firehouse Subs 1640 Lake Woodlands (832) 616-3002 Freebirds World Burrito 1640 Lake Woodlands (281) 419-8011 Frullati Cafe 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 296-6657 Genghis Grill 9300 Six Pines Dr (281) 363-4745 Great Wraps 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 298-0223 Green’s International 8000 Research Forest (281) 419-7787 Grotto Ristorante 9595 Six Pines Dr # 100 (281) 4194252 Honey-B-Ham & Deli 4747 Research Forest (281) 364-9200 Jamba Juice 9595 Six Pines (281) 681-1167 Jasper’s Woodlands 9595 Six Pines (281) 298-6600 LA Trattoria Tuscano 4223 Research Forest (281) 419-2252 Los Cucos Mexican Cafe 4775 W Panther Creek (281) 2962303 Mama J’s BBQ & Grill
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26710 Oak Ridge Dr I-45 (936) 2739444 Mariachi’s Mexican Bar & Grill 6777 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 292-2222 Masa’s Sushi & Robata Bar 4775 W Panther Creek (281) 298-5688 Mi Cocina 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 298-6426 Pit Master BBQ 343 Sawdust Rd (281) 419-3644 Pizza By Marco 9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 298-8794 Potbelly Sandwich Works 9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 292-6652 Ristorante Tuscany 1601 Lake Robbins (281) 367-9797 Rico’s Grill 4747 Research Forest (281) 367-7382 Rico’s Mexican Restaurant 8000 Research Forest (281) 465-4820 Romano’s Macaroni Grill 1155 Lake Woodlands (281) 367-3773 Sakekawa Japanese Restaurant 6777 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 419-5988 Shanghai Bistro 4223 Research Forest (281) 298-9998 Sakekawa Japanese Sushi-Steak 4221 Research Forest (281) 298-9188 Santaplus 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 292-0868 Shanghai Bistro 38 Highland Cir (281) 298-9998 Skeeter’s Mesquite Grill 4747 Research Forest (281) 364-1094 Taco USA 7 Switchbud Pl (281) 292-8226 Tsukiji Sushi 24 Waterway Ave # 100 (281) 2981888 UNI Sushi 9595 Six Pines Dr # 860 (281) 2987177 Via Emilia Italian Restaurant 10700 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 465-9555 Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 419-5060 Zoes Kitchen 6700 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 419-5985 Zoes Kitchen 9595 Six Pines Dr (832) 585-0433 9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 681-1167
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