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PUBLIC NEWS interviews local author Ali Katz about her debut book “Hot Mess To Mindful Mom” You get the full interview and discover that Ali Katz may be one of the first classic self-care / motivational books of all time, written from the female point of view. A must read book and must read interview.

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Mike Baxter reports on the unveiling at the Tomball Depot of the sculpture honoring Ken Walden, a long time volunteer fixture at the site.

Tomball Texas Music Festival headlines this issues Event Calendar. Peppered in between all the events are some of Public News’ most read columns

Art Editor Rosanne Friedman shares about Navajo Indian Weaving and its Connecting Power. Photo Essay by Tom Darin Liskey makes its debut

COLUMNISTS Letter Rip / No Exit Ask Jody Legal Ease Fit Body

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Live Music Guide to the entire North & Northwest Houston Metro Region. Plus Music News & Notes on some great indie bands and Crampton’s Music Circle finds another great music gem.

Spring Foodie Nick Rama uncovers another great eatery in the area that he loves! Plus Foodie Pic Of The Week, Public News Dining Guide, and more.

Film Critic Glen Ryan Tadych makes his case for Bladerunner being the best sci-fi film of all time. Plus a listing of new films coming out this and next week as well as current films.

“There’s three ways to do things, the right way, the wrong way and the way that I do it.” - Robert De Niro (Casino)

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When life throws you a curve ball (something unexpected for those of you not familiar with baseball vernacular), you make the necessary adjustments in order to be in the game for the next pitch. In this life you will face a series of challenges. Don’t kid yourself. The goal of these challenges is for you to prove to yourself how much you want to move on in life. These challenges are not meant to give you something to brag over, puff out your chest, or beat your chest to indicate that you are the king of Ken Petty the world. It is something meant for the building of your character. Character building does not have a graduation date. It is not something you are ever “done with”. The moment that you think you have arrived, another challenge will rear its ugly head and ask you “Really? You think you are done with this? Think again!” Some of us relive the same challenges over and over again. We end up yelling out to the heavens, “Why this again?” I propose this from personal experience. You never learned the lesson that particular challenge was meant to bring you. Perhaps you have a character flaw that the Universe, or God, or Nature (pick one, I use God for myself) is trying to make right in your person. Some will fight this, some more vigilant than others. Others just roll over and wait for the tide to turn, hoping that the challenge will

somehow, someway, go away. And there are times that the challenge does go away, but not for long. Life is a series of challenges, or in a better term teaching moments. Here is a “for instance”. Do you yell at your kids when they under perform which makes them under perform all the more? Change the term “kid” and replace it with “employee”, “friend”, “spouse”. Then replace the word “under perform” with the words “don’t meet my expectations”. It’s not about the target of your wrath, it’s about you. When you point one finger the other four (or three if you want to get picky about what to call the thumb) point right back at you. The Dare is on. Are you going to face your challenge and push through it, or are you going to invite the same challenge back time and time again? Let’s make better decisions and become better people because of it. Good character is priceless. Those that don’t have it, probably don’t think pursuing it is of any use to them. Good luck with that. ON A SIDE NOTE I want to send out my admiration to a bunch of folks this past week who bonded together to benefit one of their own. I’m talking about the Lasagna House III Benefit. Well done my friends and a very well done to the folks in the area who took part in buying the good food offered from everyone taking part. Also a quick shout out to my daughter who brought into the world my first grandson. I haven’t met him yet, but I will. Well done V.

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THE SCULPTURE WILL DEPICT TOMBALL DEPOT STATION AGENT KEN WALDEN STANDING IN THIS ICONIC POSE OUTSIDE THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DEPOT.

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SCULPTURE HONORING BELOVED STATION AGENT TO BE UNVEILED AT TOMBALL DEPOT A sculpture honoring Tomball Depot Station Agent Ken Walden will be unveiled in a short ceremony on Saturday, August 22 at 11 a.m. Walden, a longtime volunteer and face of the historic downtown depot, passed away at his desk on May 3rd during the City’s annual “Rails & Tails Mudbug Festival. Created by local artist Shirley Scarpetta, the sculpture will depict the iconic image of Walden leaning on the “talking rail” along the south side of the depot as if looking over the future site of the Texas Heritage Railroading Museum set to open in the coming months. Walden was posthumously named “Volunteer of the Year” by the Texas Festivals &

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ALI KATZ

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PUBLIC NEWS: Ali Katz? Sounds like a clever pen name. It’s catchy. But seriously, is it one for you and if so, why that one? ALI KATZ: I am laughing because that isn’t my pen name, it is my real name! I married an incredible man with the last name of Katz, so that is just what I lucked into.

meditation, mindfulness and other things like forgiveness did for me I just knew that I had to share these ideas with others. My passion and purpose is to inspire others to bring these ideas into their own lives. My message is all about self care. The more that we care for ourselves, the better we can care for those that we love around us. When we are the best version of ourselves we become a better PUBLIC NEWS: Is this your first book? If so, how spouse, partner, friend, parent, child, employee, long did it take you to write it? employer and everything in between. ALI KATZ: This is my first book, and it sort of fell out of me. I wrote it in a little over two months. I PUBLIC NEWS: Would you consider this more of was extremely dedicated and wrote every day. To a self-help book, motivational book or something be honest, I had so much to say, and was excited to else? share my stories and ideas with my readers that it ALI KATZ: It is self-help, motivation, and parentdidn’t feel like work. I really enjoyed the writing ing all rolled up into one, however these concepts and editing process. are amazing whether you are a parent or not. The theme of the book is self-care which everyone can PUBLIC NEWS: What led you to write a book benefit from. and then to write on this subject? ALI KATZ: I literally transformed my life with PUBLIC NEWS: How does this book stand out these 40 tools and techniques. Once I saw what from other books on the same topic/subject?

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ALI KATZ: In Hot Mess to Mindful Mom I share my most authentic self, and the feedback has been even more amazing than I could have hoped for. Readers relate to its brutal honesty and relatable advice. I love hearing what chapters resonated with each reader most, because everyone is drawn to something different based on what they need in their life. I am proud of the way it is written allowing for readers to enjoy it in one go, or to pick it up whenever they find a spare minute and read a chapter at a time. It works for real life and real people. PUBLIC NEWS: In writing this book, who did you use as inspiration? Why? ALI KATZ: I have been inspired by my amazing teachers along my journey such as Sarah McLean and Gabby Bernstein. Reading their books inspired me to find my own voice and gave me the courage to share my unique stories and perspectives. I felt like the book was something I could talk about doing for the next ten years, or I could decide to sit

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down every day and write, making my dream of teaching and inspiring with my message a reality. I just went for it and never looked back. PUBLIC NEWS: Will there be a sequel to this work? Perhaps helping women become more efficient helpmates with their spouses or better employer/employee? ALI KATZ: Actually, my next book is for teenagers. It will be coming out in 2016. PUBLIC NEWS: Would husbands/fathers benefit from reading your book? Why? How? ALI KATZ: It has been a pleasant surprise to hear from so many men that have read the book and gotten a ton out of it. I wasn’t expecting that! The book is all about self-care and men need that just as much as women. One gentleman wrote to me that, as he was reading, he was underlining parts for his wife to read. That made my day! PUBLIC NEWS: Your book is nicely broken

down into three paradigms; Every Day Practices, As-Needed Practices and Attitude Adjustments. Interestingly broken further down into 40 chapters, with the first twenty in the first paradigm. It is said, or understood, that it takes 20 days to break a bad habit and 20 days to form a good habit. The way the book is laid out, it appears that was by design, was it perhaps designed as a guide to the habit changing directive? ALI KATZ: When I teach people how to meditate, I strongly suggest they work with me over three weeks because that is the time it usually takes to form a new habit, but that didn’t really come into play in the book. Before I started writing I brainstormed everything I wanted to include. After my brainstorming I tried to make sense of what I had written and it became glaringly obvious that there were things I did every day, things I did occasionally, and things I learned along my journey. I didn’t set out to fill those categories, the categories created themselves. PUBLIC NEWS: The book title lends itself to be pre-judged as a book on being a better mom, but you went far beyond that including being a better wife/life partner, friend, and a better person to yourself. What are some of the responses from readers who noticed that? ALI KATZ: The book has inspired people to be the best version of themselves which in turn helps you to excel in every area of your life. When you practice self-care you get to know yourself in a whole new way. I joke that it’s kind of like dating yourself! You are able to make better decisions for yourself; you are usually less reactive and more responsive, and more grateful. Every single person can benefit from a self care practice, especially moms. Since being a mom is such a huge part of my life, it naturally became the perspective that I wrote from. I hear the most amazing feedback from people that are moms, dads, and people that aren’t parents. Hot Mess to Mindful Mom has something to offer anyone that wants to be priority in their own life and take the best care of themselves possible. PUBLIC NEWS: The stories are written in a voice that indicates that these were, at one time, speeches (or perhaps Ted-like talks). Assuming this to be the case, do you speak often and to what groups mainly? What chapter or chapters of the book seem, to you, to have the greatest impact on your audience? ALI KATZ: I love that you said that, because my favorite feedback that I have heard from many, many people, is that when they read the book they feel like they are chatting over a cup of coffee with me... or in my case tea because I am a tea-aholic but I never drink coffee. I wanted it to feel conversational and be totally relatable. I don’t pretend to be perfect in the book. I really let my readers into my life. I love public speaking and have recently been doing more of it. Anytime I interact with my students and clients, either in a meditation class or as their mindfulness coach, I give 100% of myself. I also pour my very best energy into every speech I give, whether it be to young executives, a group of moms, or teenagers. I would have to say that the chapter on forgiveness has had the biggest impact on my readers. It happens to be where I get the most personal and

vulnerable, and I let readers into the most difficult times in my life. Everyone has a story, and I really didn’t want to hide anything. I decided, with the blessing of my family, to be completely raw and honest. Readers have written to me and told me that if I can truly forgive, so can they. I told my story so candidly because I felt it was the only way to really help people understand my transformation and in turn to help them make positive changes in their own lives. PUBLIC NEWS: Before publishing, how often did you revisit some of the chapters to make your point clearer? What were your most challenging chapters to write? ALI KATZ: The personal chapters about forgiveness, friend drama and money issues were the hardest because they were so personal and vulnerable. When I edited the book I added bits and pieces here and there, but there were no major changes. I didn’t change my mind about anything along the way and delete a whole chapter or anything! PUBLIC NEWS: If you could sum up your book in as simple a sentence as you can, what would that be? ALI KATZ: If you are ready to ditch stress, find balance, and live your very best life, than this book is for you. PUBLIC NEWS: As a published author, how has life changed for you, your family, and your relationships? ALI KATZ: I am humbled by and extremely grateful for all of the support that I have received from family and friends. I am constantly tearing up when I receive messages from readers, and I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to share my message and help change lives. The book is definitely a conversation starter wherever I go! People are

always asking about it which is so sweet. My husband and kids are my biggest support. My kids jump up and down when I report sales and get another interview. They love it. My husband is a huge help, and I couldn’t teach and promote the book without him. We are truly a team, and he is very proud of me. I am busier than I have ever been with working, being a mom, being a wife, and a friend. I simply practice what I preach. I take lots of deep breaths all day long! If things begin to spin a little out of control I don’t beat myself up. Tomorrow is a new day.

PUBLIC NEWS: Sometimes the advice you give others comes back around to you. How has your book opened up your own thinking and practices? ALI KATZ: It’s funny; on a few occasions that I have felt stressed or triggered I have said to myself, “I should really read my own book!” Life doesn’t stop being stressful, and it will never slow down, but because of my self-care practices I have a trigger plan in place. When I feel stressed or overwhelmed I know what to do, and what brings me back to center. Since writing the book I am even more committed to my own practice because I want to lead by example. When I say that these tools changed my life I am not kidding. I will never stop using them, because I will never go back to being the old Ali. I like myself way better now! PUBLIC NEWS: You mentioned that this was your first book and that you are planning for a second. Why should a book reader choose your book over another writer’s book on a similar subject? What qualifications do you have that make you an expert on the subject? ALI KATZ: I went through extensive training to become a meditation and mindfulness teacher at the McLean Meditation Institute. I am also a certified life coach, and as a mom of two boys I have lots of real-life experience using all these tools. PUBLIC NEWS: You mentioned “the Universe” many times through out your book. Other great motivational writers made references to things like Infinite Intelligence, Master Architect and Invisible Hand. Please share with us what you view to be “the Universe”. ALI KATZ: The Universe is a term that I feel extremely comfortable with, in addition to spirit. The great thing is that these words can be interchanged with any others that readers feel comfortable with such as God, Source, or even love. When I talk about the Universe I am referring to the energy around all of us that guides and supports us. The word choice doesn’t matter at all, it is the connection to this energy that is important. PUBLIC NEWS: You mention in your book that you are a huge reader of others works. What do you bring to the reader’s attention that has not been brought before? What previously known principles have you been able to expand on well beyond the original writers work? ALI KATZ: Many self-help and motivational authors share similar ideas and thoughts, but in their own unique way, in their own voice, and with their personal stories. Readers will connect with me because they like my energy, my voice and they relate to my stories. When I am doing my own writing I usually take a break from reading other people’s books because I don’t want to be influenced in any way. My five steps to true forgiveness are extremely unique. I have never read about anything else like them, and they truly came to be after I found my way to true forgiveness as I write about. So many tools in the book are like that. When I was brainstorming I asked myself, “what do I do? how do I live now?” and that’s what I wrote about. PUBLIC NEWS: You also mentioned mentoring in your book. In what ways have you been able to model, or put into practice, what you have written?

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ALI KATZ: I put all of it into practice before I wrote it, so this is really my life story thus far. I am speaking 100 percent from experience. PUBLIC NEWS: How easy is it to get a copy of your book? How easy would it be for a new reader to digest your book’s content? Are there any suggestions on that? ALI KATZ: The book is available in Amazon.com in paperback and kindle version. I take care of my whole life on Amazon, just like many busy moms out there, so I wanted it to be easily accessible online. Obviously nobody is going to implement all 40 tools in one go. I suggest picking 2-3 that really resonate with you and making them a part of your routine. When that feels comfortable and you are ready for more bring another into your life. You will know when you are ready. I can’t lie! I do strongly suggest everyone meditate, and if you need help learning come to me. I make it feel easy and I promise it will be one of the best things you have ever done for yourself. I teach in person in Houston, over the phone or via Skype. www.atozenmeditation.com

Attention Parents: Avoid Becoming A “Hot Mess” this Back-to-School Season in Three Easy Steps The most anticipated time of year is right around the corner-back to school season! It may be the children who are preparing to go to school, but it is definitely the parents who do all the preparation. With so many supplies and very little time, parents forget to take a minute to breathe during the mayhem. Meditation guru Ali Katz from Houston, Texas advises us on ways to cope with stress and alter that stressinto peace and gratitude with her popular read Hot Mess to Mindful Mom. In her book that includes 40 tips, Katz has three popular tips that she recommends for back-toschool Moms: - A One-Minute Meditation - Expressing Gratitude for Self and Family - Respect a Schedule Some other related topics Katz advises us on include: expanding time, mindful eating, self-care and self-love. Hot Mess to Mindful Mom’s sole purpose is to teach one to balance life and remind moms to savor moments with their children. Her formula is Better You = Better Mom. Katz believes in order for one to live a peaceful, balanced life, one must practice gratitude every single day. Katz suggests creating a list where one side consists of all the stressors in everyday life, and theother side lists two things one is grateful for. The list serves as a powerful, visual representation of one’s feelings, bringing the realization that even though life is stressful, there is still so much more to be grateful for. Katz says busy moms often admit they “don’t have time to meditate, especially in the throws of getting back into the swing of school.” She always gets a pleasantly surprised reaction when pointing out that just 60 seconds of meditation a day can benefit the mind, body, and soul, alleviating stress throughout the day. With just three long, slow, deep breaths, one resets the nervous system, relaxing the body and mind. Throughout the day, one can count his or her breaths for 60 seconds, giving oneself a minute to recoup and relax. Early school mornings remind tend to channel into stressful, chaotic mornings, starting one’s day off on the wrong foot. Katz talks about her Morning Mindfulness, where she gives herself an hour to meditate before her kids’ school mornings begin. For those with a tight schedule, Katz suggests at least 10-15 minutes for one to start his or her day centered and peaceful. This peaceful start should carry on the rest of the day. Katz said “I wanted to find a way to not only be a better mom, but also a better person. This book is for moms that want to live a more balanced and mindful life, allowing them to stress less and enjoy more of everything.”

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THIS WEEK & BEYOND FESTIVALS Tomball Texas Music Festival Saturday August 29, 2015 Tomball Depot Plaza Performers from across the State of Texas are scheduled to take part in the second annual Tomball Texas Music Festival on Saturday, August 29th at the historic downtown Depot Plaza. Set to perform are Texas country rockers – Two Tons of Steel, honky tonker – Jesse Raub, Jr., along with local favorites Silverado, and Darbi Shaun representing the local country music scene during the afternoon event. Performances on the K-STAR Radio stage begin at 11:00 am. The music lineup is: · Darbi Shaun: 11:00 – 11:45

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· Silverado: 12:30 – 2:00 · Jesse Raub, Jr.: 2:30 – 4:00 · Two Tons of Steel: 4:30 – 6:00 There will be barbecue, burgers, festival foods and more on the festival grounds, with Nonnie’s Café and Creamery and the new Brautigam’s Barngrill across the street with a great selection for sit-down dining. A dozen vendors will be on hand with homemade, handmade crafts, jewelry and more, too. Admission and parking are free. Gates open at 11 am. The Depot is at 201 South Elm Street in downtown Tomball, Texas. For more information, please call 281-351-5484 or visit tomballtx.gov. “Like” Tomball on Facebook at “Tomball Texan For Fun” for regular festival updates. Tomball is just 28 miles northwest of downtown Houston at FM 2920 at State Highway 249. Houston Fringe Festival September 23 -27, 2015 The Houston Fringe Festival is a five-day event in which performers and companies from any city or country present original artistic work at participating venues in Houston’s East End. The annual festival features over 100 companies and individual artists each year, showcasing talent from Houston and beyond. The Houston Fringe supports both emerging and established performing and visual arts. The Fringe exists to present daring and conceptually challenging performances that fit outside the mainstream of theater, music, film and dance performed in the Houston area. In other words: the weirder, the better. For more information visit www.houstonfringefestival.org. About Houston Fringe The Houston Fringe Festival is an annual performing arts festival presented by Freneti-

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Core in Houston’s East End. The festival, now in its sixth year, takes place over five days and offers the best independent theatre, film, dance and music from Houston area artists and beyond. For more information visit www. houstonfringefestival.org.

FUN & FITNESS Run Houston! Sunday, September 27, 2015 Universisty of Houston Run Houston! University of Houston is a running event that includes race distances for athletes of all skill levels. As with all events in the Run Houston! Race Series, this is a family-friendly event that includes 5k and 10k races as well as a kids 1k race. The course weaves through the scenic and iconic University of Houston main campus with an over-the-top start and one of the best post races in town. Join us for the inaugural event on September, 27 2015 and take part in what’s sure to become a Houston classic!

STAGES Catastrophic Theatre presents The University of Tamarie Running through Saturday August 29, 2015 Catastrophic Theatre 1119 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77002 As a mother of a child entering kindergarten, Tamarie’s got education on her mind. This summer, school’s in session at the University of Tamarie. Tamarie takes on the Texas State Board of Education, drama departments, high school memories, schoolyard bullies, hot teachers, Greek life, John Hughes movies, standardized testing, her own academic shortcomings (she’s a three-time college drop out) and much more. The University of Tamarie is the 18th install-

ment of the Tamarie Cooper juggernaut. Since 1996, Cooper has wowed Houston audiences almost every summer with an entirely original, full-scale, musical comedy extravaganza filled to the brim with songs and gags and hi-jinx from some of Houston’s funniest theater artists. Her original plays have been among the most wildly popular summer offerings. Tickets are on a pay-what-you-can basis with a suggested ticket price of $25. For more information call 713-522-2723 or visit them on the web at www.catastrophictheatre.com

Pearl Theater presents Shakespeare’s Macbeth Ongoing through September 6, 2015 Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm Pearl Theater 14803 Park Almeda Dr. Houston, TX 77047 Pearl Theater will present Macbethto open their fifth season. Something wicked this way comes. Three witches weave a circle of magic around Macbeth, flattering his vanity and encouraging the evil inside him. Soon Macbeth and his wife begin to manipulate fate, their efforts prove to be more deadly and self-destructive than they ever could have imagined. Set in a toxic world filled with addiction to power and blind ambition, greed, guilt, witchcraft, a descent into madness and murder converge in one of Shakespeare’s most famous and bloodiest tragedies. Tickets range from $13 to $15. Call 832-4594674 for more information Stages Repertory Theatre presents Driving Miss Daisy Ongoing through September 13, 2015 Weds & Thurs 7:30pm, Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm Stages Repertory Theatre 3201 Allen Pkwy. Houston, TX 77019 Stages Repertory Theatre presents Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry. Sally Edmundson stars in this Pulitzer Prize-

winning classic. Set against the backdrop of Civil Rights-era Atlanta, Driving Miss Daisy chronicles the unlikely bond between an aging white Southern Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur. Over the course of more than two decades, mutual suspicion and mistrust give way to respect and true affection in this iconic celebration of courage and friendship. Tickets range from $21 to $49. Call the box office for more information , 713-527-0123 Integration August 20 and 21, 2015 8 p.m. Frenetic Theater 5102 Navigation Boulevard Integration is a multimedia dance project that explores the idea of social conformity and what happens to humanity when Earth as we know it no longer exists. The evening will present a visually stimulating environment that promises to capture the audience’s imagination through a world where humans no longer identify with individuality and conform to the larger social mass. Integration opens with a glimpse into humanity’s potential future in a disavowed world depleted of all resources, and survival is not taken for granted. Laborers, religious fanatics, and beggars fill the stage as the remnants of a once thriving society, desperate and struggling to push on. The dancers move independently, yet, synchronously as a single breathing being each different and unique. Video projections depict an environment filled with dust and nothingness. Until one day when everything changes. Part two of Integration begins with a devastated earth where individuality has countermanded. The choreography is militaristic and sharp depicts a drone-like atmosphere. Video projections transport Integration to another world, and the introduction of a mutating box is the vehement symbol of conformity. Despite the overpowering of the individual, one char-

acter has preserved her sense of self. Will she escape, or be forced to conform? Integration features choreography by Jaime Frugé, costume design by Marissa Marsh, and lighting design by Mitchell Cronin. Video Projection, also by Frugé, will trigger the creation and destruction of a forsaken earth and the emergence of Integration’s dystopia. Integration promises to challenge the audience’s idea of choreography through the engineering and construction of a morphing confined space. Integration is native Houstonian Jaime Fruge’s choreographic debut in Houston. Jaime is a 2015 Frenetic Theater Artist Board Member and is excited to premiere her first full-length work as a part of the Artist Board Program on August 20th and 21st at 8 pm at Frenetic Theater. www.jaimefruge.com Cast includes Michelle Cantua, Anthony Davis, Kayla Hyde, Margaret Leary, Brianna, McCray, Michelle McKay, Katherine Turner, and Victoria Woods. Tickets: $15 For tickets and more information please visit www.freneticore.net

Classic Movies at Miller: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Wednesday, Aug. 26th, 2015 at 8 p.m. Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX 77030 In 1964, with the Cuban Missile Crisis fresh in viewers’ minds, the Cold War at its frostiest and the hydrogen bomb relatively new and frightening, Stanley Kubrick dared to make a film about what could happen if the wrong person pushed the wrong button - and played the situation for laughs. Dr. Strangelove’s jet-black satire (from a script by Kubrick, Peter George and Terry Southern) and a host of superb comic performances (including three from Peter Sellers) have kept the film

fresh and entertaining, even as its issues have become (slightly) less timely. Loaded with thermonuclear weapons, a U.S. bomber piloted by Maj. T.J. “King” Kong (Slim Pickens) is on a routine flight pattern near the Soviet Union when they receive orders to commence Wing Attack Plan R, best summarized by Maj. Kong as “Nuclear combat! Toe to toe with the Russkies!” On the ground at Burpleson Air Force Base, Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake (Peter Sellers) notices nothing on the news about America being at war. Gen. Jack D. Ripper (Sterling Hayden) calmly informs him that he gave the command to attack the Soviet Union because it was high time someone did something about fluoridation, which is sapping Americans’ bodily fluids (and apparently has something to do with Ripper’s sexual dysfunction). Meanwhile, President Merkin Muffley (Sellers again) meets with his top Pentagon advisors, including super-hawk Gen. Buck Turgidson (George C. Scott), who sees this as an opportunity to do something about Communism in general and Russians in particular. However, the ante is upped considerably when Soviet ambassador de Sadesky (Peter Bull) informs Muffley and his staff of the latest innovation in Soviet weapons technology: a “Doomsday Machine” that will destroy the entire world if the Russians are attacked. Tickets to this event are free. For more information call Miller Outdoor Theater at 281-373-3386. TUTS’ Humphreys School of Musical Theatre presents Rent September 18-19, 2015 THobby Center for the Performing Arts Zilkha Hall 800 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002 Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create music in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians continued on page 10

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THE PROFESSIONAL STUDENT & THE SINGER’S GIRLFRIEND PROBLEM by Jody Reed

jody.reed@publicnewsonline.com Dear Jody, I’m freaking out here. I’m a 26-year old college senior in my last semester of school and just found out that I will be short one class of graduating. Why I am freaking out is that my dad, who has been funding my education, told me that if I don’t finish school this year, he’s going to kick me out of the house. Another reason that he is kicking me out is because I refuse to show him my grades. Granted he paid all my tuition, but come on now, I’m an adult. I should be able to keep my grades from him if I want to, right? Besides, they are pretty bad. I’m Jody Reed skating by as it is. What do you suggest? --The Ungraduate Dear Ungraduate, For someone who claims to be an adult, I do believe a bit of maturity is lacking here. You said it yourself that your dad has been paying for your education, and obviously he has let you live under his roof all this time. I can only imagine that your dad feels like you are not willing to grow up, and he is right to establish boundaries with you so that you will be more likely to reach your potential. If you want to continue to live at your dad’s and finish school (and have him foot the bill), then you need to comply with the rules he has put forth. You should show him your grades and plead your case that you need just one more class to graduate. Maybe he will be willing to compromise with you and let you stay on until you finish that one last class. You should get a job (because you will have time to work since you’ll only have one class) and offer to pay rent to your dad for the extra time you will be living at his house. And by all means, do your best in that class and finish well! By doing all those things, you will

show your dad and prove to yourself that you are on your way to becoming a mature adult. --Jody Dear Jody, My band is pissed off at our lead singer’s girlfriend. She comes to our practices and goes through our stuff when we are in the rehearsal space working on our show. She has also interrupted our practice for stupid things, like needing a ride to the store for cigarettes or booze. Our lead singer is also our key songwriter and we don’t want to rock any boats because he gets really temperamental about his woman. We’re just tired of getting ripped off when our backs are turned and interrupted when trying to get our practice time in. What should we do? --A Different Drummer Dear Different Drummer, Wow, sounds like your lead singer needs to get a different girlfriend...or y’all get a different lead singer! Since either one is unlikely to happen, you and your bandmates must somehow deal with the situation. It’s not fun walking on eggshells around people. It may be better to gently confront your lead singer and risk his temperamental side to hash out some compromises. It would be best to have the conversation when everyone is wellrested and relaxed. Don’t start with an accusatory tone, but approach him with some positives about his girlfriend...hopefully there are at least one or two positives. Be solution-minded, and keep emotions in check. Be realistic in what you hope to accomplish. You may not get everything resolved with one conversation, but open communication is so important in relationships. In the meantime, lock your stuff up in your car when she is around and be flexible. Instead of viewing her interruptions as such, use that time to chill with your bandmates, catch up on email, or read a good book. Hopefully the interruptions will become few and far between. Rock on! --Jody

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continued from page 9 negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical. Rent will mark the 12th production of TUTS’ Summer Conservatory Program. This program at HSMT strives to bring Houston’s finest musical theatre talent ages 13-18 together once a year to rehearse and present a fully staged production. These students enhance their musical theatre training through their interactions with TUTS’ Artistic Team, directors, choreographers and musical directors. Tickets start at $24, and can be purchased online: TUTS.COM/RENT, or by phone at 713.558.TUTS 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/

ARTS FotoFest presents I Am a Camera Exhibit runs through August 29, 2015 FotoFest 2000 Edwards Street Building C, Suite 2, Houston, TX 77007 FotoFest will present I Am a Camera, an exhibition featuring nine international artists exhibiting work focused on communities; specifically lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer (LGBTQ) and questioning communities. I Am A Camera is about representation, sexual orientation, gender identity expression and society. The members of the communities pictured self-identify across a broad spectrum of sexuality, gender roles, race, class, culture and politics. A varied and diverse population, it resists generalization and traditional, normative expectations. As such, LGBTQ communities have defined themselves on their own terms. I Am A Camera is an exhibition that also performs as a conduit for sexual orientation and gender identity expression.

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The artists in I Am A Camera explore a number of humanist themes, including relationships, self-realization and determination, class struggle, and community and space building. Their works encompass traditional black & white photography, contemporary staged photography, film, video and installation work. They represent a wide spectrum of sexual identification – lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and queer-allied. The artists include Zackary Drucker & Rhys Ernst (USA); Sunil Gupta (India/UK); Lindsay Morris (USA); Frédéric Nauczyciel (France); Irina Popova (Russia); Anna Charlotte Schmid (Germany); Paul Mpagi Sepuya (USA) and Charan Singh (India). Following the opening reception, the exhibit will be on display through August 29. Admission is free. For more information call 713-223-5522 or visit them on the web at www.fotofest.org Cultured Cocktails with MET dance Thursday, August 20, 2015, 6pm - 8pm Fresh Arts 307 Fairview St. near the corner of Taft St. Please join us for drinks and conversation at Boheme Cafe & Wine Bar on Thursday, August 20th, when a portion of the proceeds from all drink sales during the 5:00PM -7:00PM happy hour will go to support MET dance Company and Center. So enjoy a drink or two, meet the METdance team, and take-in Boheme’s bohemian atmosphere! The proceeds from the evening will support the organization so don’t be shy, raise a glass (or three) while raising funds for METdance! Cultured Cocktails with Blaffer Art Museum Thursday, August 27, 2015, 6pm - 8pm Fresh Arts 307 Fairview St. near the corner of Taft St. Please join us for drinks and conversation at Boheme Cafe & Wine Bar on Thursday, August 27th, when a portion of the proceeds from all drink sales during the 5:00PM -7:00PM happy hour will go to support Blaffer Art Museum. So enjoy a drink or two, meet the Blaffer team, and take-in Boheme’s bohemian atmosphere! The proceeds from the evening will support the organization so don’t be shy, raise a glass (or three) while raising funds for Blaffer Art Museum!

Woodlands Art League presents Figures 180 opening reception Saturday, Aug. 29th, 2015 6pm Exhibit On Display Through September 30, 2015 Woodlands Art League Gallery 25136 Grogans Park Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77380 Woodlands Art League presents Figures 180. One figure, 10 points of view is the concept of this show. For the first time ever, Woodlands Art League brings 180 degree human figure studies to the public. Each subject is shown from the viewpoint of each of the 10 participating artists, showcasing the individual artist’s style and vision while presenting a full 180 degree study of the model. Following the opening reception, the exhibit will be on display through September 30.

Admission is free Ultimate Justice Through August 28, 2015 Fresh Arts, Winter Street Studios B11, 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX 77007 Fresh Arts presents “Ultimate Justice” a multimedia exhibition by Houston-based artist Stephen Wilson. “Ultimate Justice” showcases a series of photographs, drawings, notes, documents and videos based on the artist’s experience working on the feature length documentary Killing Time. The film delves deeply into the experience of a family whose loved one, Elroy Chester, was executed by the State of Texas the summer of 2013. Chester was diagnosed with a general learning disability by all scientific measures. In 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court barred the execution of mentally impaired persons, considering the punishment to be cruel and unusual. However, the State of Texas ruled that because Chester’s crimes demonstrated forethought, strategy, and criminal intent, execution was fair punishment. The public is invited to a free opening reception beginning at 6 p.m., on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Fresh Arts, 2101 Winter Street, Studio B11, Houston, TX, 77007. Free parking is available. “Black Panther Party Power” A new exhibition by Phillip Pyle, II On view September 25, 2015- November 6, 2015 Opening reception: Friday, September 25, 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 Artist reception: Friday, September 25, 2015, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fresh Arts, Winter Street Studios, B11, 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX 77007

TALKS/SPEECHES Successfully Speaking Toastmasters Fall 2015 Speech Contest Wednesday August 26, 2015 7pm Denny’s Restaurant 20015 I-45, Spring, TX Successfully Speaking Toastmasters will be holding a Humorous and Table Topics speech contest on Wednesday, 26th August, at the Denny’s Diner located at Cypresswood and I-45. Speech contests are a Toastmasters International tradition and is a fun way for Toastmasters to tap into their competitive spirit. The Table Topics contest will afford each contestant the opportunity to think on their feet as they attempt to provide the best answer to a random question that will be posed by the Contest Chair. Those competing in the Humorous Contest will regale the audience with their comedic prowess. The occasion promises to be both an entertaining and learning experience. Local Author Talk: Saadia Faruqi Brick Walls: Tales of Hope & Courage from Pakistan Saturday, September 12, 2015 2pm Barbara Bush Branch Library “A heartwarming collection of short stories filled with larger-than-life characters and the seemingly impossible challenges they face. You will be captivated by these fictional depictions of everyday Pakistanis who struggle with poverty, violence, corruption and abuse, yet rise from the ashes stronger and more enduring.” Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American author, speaker and interfaith activist. She writes both fiction and non-fiction, teaches cultural sensitivity, and is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret, a journal for Muslim art, poetry and prose. Visit her website at www.saadiafaruqui.com. Come and listen to some readings from these powerful stories, learn about an exotic part of the world and ask questions of the author. Barbara Bush Branch Library @ 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring, Saturday, September 12 @ 2:00 pm.

FILM Classic Movie Morning Friday, August 21, 2015 10am Barbara Bush Branch Library 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Come and watch a movie from the “good old days”. This particular film from 1946 stars Katherine Hepburn, Robert Taylor and Robert Mitchum. Due to licensing restrictions we are not able to promote the title of the movies. Call 281-3764610 for the title. Bring a friend and enjoy a classic film. Classic Movies are held twice a month, in the Earl Elliott Room, on the first and third Fridays. The Barbara Bush Branch Library’s address is 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Bayou Land Conservancy presents Wild and Scenic Film Festival Wednesday, Aug. 26th, 2015 at 7 p.m. Alamo Drafthouse - Vintage Park 114 Vintage Park Boulevard Houston, TX 77070 The Wild and Scenic Film Festival informs, inspires and ignites solutions, and creates positive probabilities to restore the earth and human communities. This fundraiser for BLC will feature 10 fantastic short films which highlight their mission of the many reasons to get outdoors continued on page 12

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. 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

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Conroe Art League Every Thursday 2pm-4:30pm 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 continued on page 15

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Drink. Drive. Go to Jail. Do Not Pass Go. Do Not Collect $200 by Matt DeLuca matt@mattdelucalaw.com

What are your rights if you’re stopped for DWI in Houston?

first drink was consumed, and when you last ate. These questions are being asked to help make a case against you. So after you have We often hear that Houston is one of the complied with an officer’s request for driver’s leading cities in alcohol related highway acci- license and insurance, you can politely decline dents. In response, a lot of taxpayer money is to answer any further questions. You can even spent on enforcement of decline to perform the balancing tests if you alcohol related crimes. don’t feel comfortable doing them. RememHave you ever seen that ber, the officer has to make a quick decision sign on the highway that about whether to take you to jail or put you reads “Drink. Drive. back behind the wheel. Go to Jail.”? While the message attempts to get I’m also commonly asked whether it’s better a point across, that is to take a breath test or a blood test. The annot the law in Texas. If swer is somewhat complex, and I may go into it were, bars wouldn’t detail about good and bad of breath and blood have parking lots and tests in the future. But ultimately, my advice Matt DeLuca public transportation remains the same as it did before the introducwould need to signifition of “no refusal”; you are within your rights cantly improve. You are completely within to politely decline to give a breath or blood your rights under the law to drink alcoholic sample if you don’t feel comfortable doing so. beverages and then drive – as long as you If an officer obtains a signed search warrant aren’t legally intoxicated (though it is illegal requiring you give blood after you decline, to drink while driving). But Houston area law you must then comply. But don’t have to volenforcement continues to aggressively enforce unteer evidence without a search warrant. DWI laws, with the help of DWI task forces and “no refusal weekends” essentially turning So while “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail.” is not into “no refusal 24/7.” the law, it is a clear warning that Houston area law enforcement will continue to aggressively People often ask me what to do if a police enforce DWI laws. And though our public officer stops them after they’ve been drinking. transportation situation is severely lacking in The answer depends on a lot of variables, but Houston, there are other safe options. If you my general advice is that you’re well within plan on having drinks while out at a restauyour rights if you choose to politely decline to rant, bar, Astros game, etc., it’s never a bad participate in any DWI related investigation. idea to consider using a cab or Uber service to If you think you may be arrested for DWI, re- get you safely to and from your destination. member that any information or evidence give an officer will be used against you, whether Please let me know if you have thoughts you’ve been read your Miranda warnings or or questions about this or any other legal not. An officer will likely ask you how many situation. Feel free to e-mail me at matt@ drinks you had, how big the drinks were, when mattdelucalaw.com. your last drink was consumed, when your

and help protect natural spaces. Tickets are $20 Classic Movie Morning Friday, September 4, 2015 10am Barbara Bush Branch Library 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Come and watch a movie from the “good old days”. This particular film from 1946 stars Susan Hayward and Paul Lukas (a film noir) Due to licensing restrictions we are not able to promote the title of the movies. Call 281-3764610 for the title. Bring a friend and enjoy a classic film. Classic Movies are held twice a month, in the Earl Elliott Room, on the first and third Fridays. The Barbara Bush Branch Library’s address is 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring.

are welcome, bring a friend. As part of The Gulf Coast Reads, the October selection is The Promise by Ann Weisgarber. The Afternoon Book Club Book Clubs at the Barbara Bush Branch Library September 24/25, 2015 2pm/2:30pm 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring The Afternoon Book Club will discuss The Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy on Thursday, September 24 at 2:00 PM. This program will be repeated on Friday September 25 at 2:30 PM. Please feel free to attend either session. As part of The Gulf Coast Reads, the October selection is The Promise by Ann Weisgarber. Great Books Discussion Group Book Clubs at the Barbara Bush Branch Library September 21, 2015 7pm 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring Great Books Discussion Group will meet in the WCR Conference Room located on second floor of the Barbara Bush Branch Library at 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Title for September 21 is Alienated Labour by Karl Marx. Great Books meets on the third Monday of each month from 7:00-8:45 PM. Contact Ed Boran for more information - 281-353-1450.

Classic Movie Morning Friday, September 18, 2015 10am Barbara Bush Branch Library 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Come and watch a movie from the “good old days”. This particular film from 1946 stars John Garfield and Lana Turner Due to licensing restrictions we are not able to promote the title of the movies. Call 281-3764610 for the title. Bring a friend and enjoy a classic film. Classic Movies are held twice a CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE month, in the Earl Elliott Room, on the first and third Fridays. The Barbara Bush Branch Library’s Young Professionals Next Level Speaker address is 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Series with Robert R. Asaf Thu, Sept. 3 11:30am - 1pm BOOK CLUBS Conroe Chamber Of Commerce Office 505 West Davis Conroe, TX 77301 The Afternoon Book Club This event is free but registration required. This Book Clubs at the Barbara Bush Branch event is for Chamber members ages 21 to 39 Library only August 27/28, 2015 2pm/2:30pm The Afternoon Book Club will discuss Wild: Explore: Making the Most of Your From Lost to Found on the Pacific Coast Trail by Membership Cheryl Strayed on Thursday, August 27 at 2:00 Tue, Sept. 8 8:30 - 9:30am PM. This program will be repeated on Friday Conroe Chamber Of Commerce Office August 28 at 2:30 PM. Please feel free to attend 505 West Davis Conroe, TX 77301 either session. The September selection is The This event is free but registration required. This Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Exevent is for Chamber members only clusive Fraternity by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy. Conroe Chamber Networking Breakfast Wed, Sept. 9 7:30-9am The Evening Book Club Conroe’s Incredible Pizza Company Book Clubs at the Barbara Bush Branch 230 S. Loop 336 W. Conroe TX Library Cost of this event is $10 in advance/$15 at September 8, 2015 7pm door and registration required. This event is for 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring Chamber members only The Evening Book Club’s September selection is Magnolia City by Duncan W. Alderson. All EVENTS continued on page 13

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SEVEN COMMON DIET MISTAKES

It may be because you’re consuming more calories than you think. Keep reading to discover seven sneaky habits that may be sabotaging your weight loss efforts.

Shanna Layne

Mistake #1: Forgetting Liquid Calories It’s easy to forget that the things you drink

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It happens to everyone. You’re tired after a long day and you just want to veg in front of the television or read a good book. Unfortunately, mindlessly eating is often involved. You may think that since it’s not on a plate it doesn’t matter, but every bite you take counts. When it comes to a successful diet, make rules for appropriate times to eat. And don’t always feel the need to eat when relaxing. Try sipping on water or tea, chewing gum, or simply don’t put anything in your mouth.

Mistake #3: Oversized Portions

Mistake #7: Eliminating All Treats

Just because restaurants load your plate with a mountain of food doesn’t mean you should eat that much at home for a normal meal. Remember that your stomach, like your heart, is the size of your fist. Don’t think you could fit much food into your fist? You’re right. And contrary to what mama taught you as a child, you don’t have to eat all the food in front of you. To eat a little less, use smaller plates and eat slower so you know when you’re full. Also, remember that portion control also applies to healthy foods, as they, too, contain calories.

Dieters often become overzealous in their plan and completely rid the house of all the food they enjoy, whether chips, sweets, snacks, or any high calorie food. This commitment may last a few days until you can’t tolerate it any longer and you overindulge on what you deprived yourself of. A better plan is to allow yourself a treat every once in a while. Remember that everyone makes mistakes, but be smart and don’t let these common pitfalls keep your from meeting your weight loss goal! Reach your fitness potential faster by coupling your good diet with a challenging exercise program.

Mistake #4: Too Many Extras

by Shanna Layne trainershanna@yahoo.com I’ve been dieting, so why can’t I lose weight?? As a Fitness Professional, this is a question I get asked ALL THE TIME. Let me guess, you’ve been on a diet for weeks and aren’t losing weight like you thought you would.

Research has shown that those who skip breakfast actually weigh more than those who eat three meals a day. Skipping a meal usually causes you to eat more calories during the day because you will end up eating even more food later in the day because you’re so hungry. So aim to eat three (or more) meals a day. A healthy breakfast that will keep you feeling full all morning contains protein and fiber. An example would be whole-wheat toast and an egg.

have calories—some more than you’d think. In fact, some beverages have more calories than an entire plate of food. It is estimated that around 20 percent of your daily calories come from what you drink. So as you drink your juice with breakfast, rehydrate with a sports drink at the gym, or drink a glass of wine at dinner, think about the calories you’re adding. For calories’ sake, it’s best to avoid all sweetened sodas, sweetened or flavored coffee drinks, sweetened tea, and smoothies. Replace these high-calorie drinks with water, skim milk, and unsweetened herbal tea. Because while they taste great, liquids generally don’t satisfy hunger, so they are just empty calories. Mistake #2 Meal Skipping Many dieters think they’ll cut their calorie intake by skipping a meal, usually breakfast. But this is a mistake.

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A salad is a healthy, low calorie option. At least until you add dressing, bacon, cheese, and croutons. These add extra calories fast. One tablespoon of dressing contains 75 to 100 calories. With that in mind, it’s no wonder grilled-chicken salads at a fast-food restaurant can have more calories than a hamburger. Mistake #5: Blaming Your Genes Many people give up on dieting or think there’s no hope when it comes to meeting their goal weight because of their genes. Just like you may share your father’s hair color or your mother’s eye color, there is a small chance you also share your parent’s body type. However, this is no excuse for doing nothing about trying to lose weight. Stick to your diet and exercise plan and you should definitely see results. Mistake #6: Eating Without Thinking

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOCIAL SECURITY commentary by Bart Pearston bart.pearston@publicnewsonline.com

Last week was the 80th anniversary of the passing of Social Security Act and the birthday of the Social Security Administration. One Facebook friend posted a photo saying “20 Million people have signed up, have you?” Another posted part of the FDR quote the day it was signed into law. I found both sadly amusing. I started making contributions in the mid 1970’s. It was anything but “voluntary” and I never “signed up”. I assume they are referring to the “online statement accounts” since over 300 million Americans have Social Security Numbers. I learned I Bart Pearston had the “option to unfriend” the FICA by moving to a right to work state like Texas in 1980. According to my annual statement, I accumulated my 40 credits (no longer called quarters) from outside employment, but unless a bill authored by Rep. Kevin Brady last December passes that will be lost. His bill seeks to correct a bill passes in 1983 that sought to eliminate a windfall loophole that allowed teachers to receive SS payments they hadn’t earned known as “double-dipping”. He has submitted it several times since 2004 and it was always shot down because of the lack of funds. With the current condition of the program, I am not optimistic. Is there a bigger example of mismanagement? The big government folks like to say that over time things are generally “improved” and become more efficient. I would beg to differ. Demographics and increased life spans should have been countered by inflated incomes. They have not. Have you read the asterisk on the bottom of your statement lately? Who knows what it will say this year. Last year’s statement of benefits stated this: *The law governing benefit amounts may change because, by 2033, the payroll taxes

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collected will be enough to pay only about 77 percent of scheduled benefits. I went back to my 2009 statement (back when they printed it and mailed it to you) and it read: *The law governing benefit amounts may change because, by 2041, the payroll taxes collected will be enough to pay only about 78 percent of your scheduled benefits.

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In spite of recent reports of a growing economy and skydiving unemployment rates, I was struck by the moving UP of the date of needed changes and the lowering of expected return rates from the original trust fund calculations. If the same pattern continues, by 2019 the date of needed changes will be 8 years earlier to 2025 and the return will be 76% for the end of the “Baby Boomer Social Security Eligibility” deluge. That is a big IF. The number of retirees started exploding in 2011 to 10,000 PER DAY. Returning to my second Facebook friend’s quote, FDR stated, “It will act as protection to future administrations against the necessity of going deeply into debt to furnish relief to the needy.” With over 73 million Americans currently receiving monthly checks from S.S.I., (59 million elderly, 14 million disability) what percentage of them do you think are aware of the sharp decrease in future support unless something is done soon? The 2014 SSA Trustees report warned: “Social Security is not sustainable over the long term at current benefit and tax rates. In 2010, the program paid more in benefits and expenses than it collected in taxes and other non-interest income, and the 2014 Trustees Report projects this pattern to continue for the next 75 years.” I can assure you it is probably higher than the amount who gives a rat’s behind about Donald Trump and Rosie O’Donnell’s feud. With ever increasing numbers of people depending on S.S.I. for their “Golden Years” they are starting more and more to resemble brass. Happy Birthday SSA, getting older ain’t getting much better.

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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. 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 936-666-1341 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 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,

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Friday Night Magic is your premier Magic event. 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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Threads of Connection: Navajo Weaving story and photos by Rosanne Friedman rosanne.friedman@publicnewsonline.com

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If you find yourself near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and come to a spot called Jacob’s Lake, you might find Jacob’s Lake Inn and you might have the good fortune of staying a night or two at this well kept family run place. The family has been here for three generations since 1924.

If you have a soft spot in your heart for textiles, the warm feeling is sure to take hold in the rug room to your right in the back as you enter the front door. John P. Rich Jr., proprietor, has been working with generations of weavers for forty years, honoring their work with understanding and appreciation to offer this collection of woven textiles. His mission is to support and encourage those weavers, really to keep alive a cultural connection by educating the public in the wonder of their work. He is a calm even spiritual presence in his area of expertise. He says that the weavers used to come from 100 miles to supply his trading post. Now they come from 300 miles. He talks about the feeling that there is something else going on here—something spiritual in the honoring of the work and selling it. He tells of the time that a weaver had just arrived and unfolded the textile outside, a car driving by stopped and said, I want that! They bought it without even inquiring about the price. These weavings have a spirit of their own: some hum, some dance before your eyes. These threads are threads of connection through Navajo belief, nature and history through today. The Navajo are known in this area as early as 1400 believing to have migrated from northwestern Canada and eastern Alaska. The Navajo did not migrate into the area with weaving but when they adapted it, it became their own. Oral history indicates a long relationship with the Pueblo-- they were influenced and left their influence. The Spanish brought in the Churro sheep and a change from cotton to wool in Navajo weaving. By the 1640’s the Spanish wrote about them by name. In the 18th century the Spanish reported the Navajo maintaining large herds of livestock and cultivating a large crop. The sheep have a very distinctive hard and glossy fur and undercoat low in lanolin that lends itself to this textile. Sheered and cleaned and carded to align the fibers --each sheep has a natural color that can be hand spun and hand spun again for refinement until wool can feel like silk. The plants and vegetables offer their colors to the yarn for more choices; yellows comes from the outside skin of wild yellow onion and from wild mustard, blues from indigo plants. Cochineal, a parasite beetle, found on the fruits of the cactus can be crushed and boiled with fiber for carmine reds. By the 18th century the Navajo had begun to import Bayeta red cloth that they unraveled to make fibers hand spun in with the other wools to supplement local colors. John Rich says that the weaving is something that you have to be born to. It is a body of knowledge that we would consider the learning of agriculturists, mathematicians, biologists, organic chemists, finally spiritualists. It is a labor intensive and task interwoven with task, just to get to the moment of sitting down at the loom, the family must work together. Navajo people tell us they learned to weave from Spider Woman and that the first loom was of sky and earth cords, with weaving tools of sunlight, lightning, white shell, and crystal. The spiritual is embodied by the balance of the design. It is four way symmetrical for the importance of harmony in life and harmony brings good health. The Storm Pattern Lucille Begay wove this Storm Pattern, knowing the artist and the history of the piece is vital to the value

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of the piece, John Rich prefers working with living artists and each of his pieces are well marked by artist. Many historical pieces are anonymous, though we know from the culture that weavings were traditionally done by women. In the four corners of the Storm pattern are four squares standing for the four sacred mountains. Like in Biblical history these mountains are real and found on the map: In the north is Mt Hesperus in Durango, South is Mt Taylor in New Mexico, to the east is Mt Blanco in Colorado and to the west are the San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff. This is the area of the Navajo, and inside this area the Navajo believe is protection and strength. In the center of the weaving is the spiritual center, lightning bolts connect the corners to the center. Spiderwoman is honored as a symbol on the center bottom and top as are stylized corn stalks that ensure survival. The Pictorial Sarah Tso learned weaving from her mother and taught her two daughters and her granddaughter to weave. About thirty years ago she decided she wanted to record Navajo life as she saw it in her youth, so she stopped weaving Storm Patterns and geometric patterns and began weaving pictorial tapestries. This piece shows life in an old time trading post. The brown square with the white squiggle line represents a cow hide. The vignettes give a glimpse of moments of weaving, standing at the counter, people looking at the rugs, in the upper left hand corner is a beautiful flag of the U S, a very

difficult technical accomplishment. Tso’s work appears in several publications and she was a featured artist in the 1994 Wheelwright Museum show on pictorial weaving, “The Image Weavers” Tree of Life Frieda Manymules is a daughter of the well known weaver, Mary Tisi, mother of daughters that she has taught to weave, one of two families that have been weaving for three generations, born to weaving and carrying on the traditions. The Bird Pictorial is what she weaves almost exclusively. Wide Ruins The trading post name is the name of the style of weaving. Trading posts encouraged weavers to continue to weave successful patterns setting up a tradition of particular styles. The Wide Ruins trading post is no longer in existence, this example may be one of the last of this kind woven by a master weaver of advanced age. Navajo weaving marks one of the few societies that has a direct relationship with its cloth. This cloth offers threads of connection to the Navajo spirit, to natural history and with the connection to other peoples—the Pueblo, the Spanish and the United States, albeit checkered. It is women’s history. It is creating something stunningly beautiful out of a rough landscape of time and space.

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Every Sunday Gospel Sunday Brunch Mondays - Blue Monday with Charlie Parker Thurs Aug 20 Melissa Ratley Fri Aug 21 Cody Wayne & Westbound 21 Sat Aug 22 Jeremy Bankhead & Easy Kiddo Thurs Aug 27 Jess Labus Fri Aug 28 Lee Roy Parnell Sat Aug 29 Lyssa Warren Thurs Sept 3 Greg Schroeder Sat Sept 5 John Loring

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 *] Wed. Aug. 19 6pm Bobby Martin Thurs. Aug. 20 7:30pm Corey Michael Fri. Aug. 21 7:30pm Sam Jenkins Sat. Aug. 22 7:30pm Chase Gassaway Wed. Aug. 26 6pm Duane Dulane Thurs. Aug. 27 7:30pm Live Music Fri. Aug. 28 7:30pm Keeton Coffman* Sat. Aug. 29 7:30pm Grant Harrison

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CONROE Backwoods Saloon 230 Lexington Ct., Conroe 936-273-0203 no website Open Mic every Thursday 8pm with Dan Scott & Friends Fri Aug 21 8pm Sheri Lavo, Ain’t Nobody’s Business Sat Aug 22 9pm James Henry Debut Sun Aug 23 4pm Open Mic Sat Aug 29 9pm Charlie Parker

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 Sat Aug 22 Run Over Twice Fri Aug 28 Bill Chambers Sat Aug 29 Alicia Adams Fri Sept 4 Vintage Ramekins Sat Sept 5 Chase Gassaway Trio Fri Sept 11 Nick Verosa Sat Sept 12 Pecos Hank

Doe Music Cafe 3 Dosey 463 FM 1488, Conroe 936-321-2171 www.doseydoe.com Wed Aug 19 7:30pm Hunter Tynan Davis “Singer/Songwriter Hump Day” Thurs Aug 20 8:30pm Doug McLeod Fri Aug 21 8:30pm Fri Mike Farris Sat Aug 22 8:30pm Sat Paul Cauthen of Sons of Fathers Mon Aug 24 7pm Mon Wounded Warriors Tues Aug 25 7:30pm Mandi Powell – CD Release Weds Aug 26 8pm Pete Scobell – CD Release Thurs Aug 27 8:30pm Miss Leslie & Sundance Head Fri Aug 28 7:30pm Bri Bagwell, David Joel opening Sat Aug 29 8:30pm Prophets & Outlaws Tues Sept 1 8pm Scott Brown & Friends, Bleu Edmonson Weds Sept 2 7:30pm The Powell Brothers “Singer/Songwriter Hump Day” Thurs Sept 3 7:30pm Carsie Blanton w/Caleb Lovely

opening Sat Sept 5 8:30pm Van Wilks – Band Mon Sept 7 7:30pm Java Jazz Tues Sept 8 7pm Open Mic Thurs Sept 10 8:30pm Brian Kalinec, Annalise Emeric & Jesse Terry “In The Round” Sat Sept 12 8:30pm Rhett Butler Mon Sept 14 7pm Nashville Songwriter’s Assoc. Wed Sept 16 6pm Texas Christian Music Assoc. Thurs Sept 17 8:30pm Paper Moon Shiners Fri Sept 18 8:30pm Guitar Shorty – Band Sat Sept 19 7:30pm Sat Mike Zito Band w/Curse & the Cure opening Game On Sports Bar 1717 N. Fraiser Conroe 936-788-6209 www.gameonsportsandmusic.com Open Mic Every Wednesday at 8pm Fri Aug 21 Cadillac Blues Band Sat Aug 22 Lyssa Warren Fri Aug 28 Kountry Klass Sat Aug 29 Glenn Bryant Fri Sept 4 Brian Sacco Sat Sept 12 Corey Michael Band

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Kat Daddy Bar 463 FM 1488, Conroe 936-273-9342 www.katdaddysbar.com Every Sunday 4pm Corey Micheal, Caleb & Friends

Papa’s On The Lake 9400 Hwy 105 W., Lake Conroe 936-447-2500 www.papasonthelake.com Sat Aug 22 Bristol Fashion Sun Aug 23 The Goods Sat Aug 29 Legendary Rhythm Bandits Sun Aug 30 Tubie Pushee Sat Sept 5 ZZ Rocks Sun Sept 6 Matt Leddy & The Meatcutters Sat Sept 12 Old Truck

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no website Sat Aug 29 8pm Tin Cadillac Sat Sept 5 8pm TBA Sat Sept 12 8pm Flat Broke Mike & the Pennypinchers Street Crossing 26 Main 111 West Main St., Tomball 281-290-0431

www.mainstreetcrossing.com Thurs Aug 20 8pm Songtelling with Special Guest Travis Meadows Fri Aug 21 8pm Junior Brown Sat Aug 22 8pm Junior Brown Weds Aug 26 8pm Dale Watson Thurs Aug 27 8pm Radney Foster Fri Aug 28 8pm Radney Foster Sat Aug 29 TBA Weds Sept 2 8pm Cody Canada and Mike McClure Thurs Sept 3 8pm Cody Canada and Mike McClure Fri Sept 4 8pm Adam Hood Sat Sept 5 8pm Joe Ely Weds Sept 9 Sean McConnell Thurs Sept 10 8pm Chubby Knuckle Choir

NORTH SPRING 10 19th Hole Grill & Bar

202 Sawdust Rd #118, Spring 281-363-2574 www.19th.cc [$10 cover on all shows] Fri Aug 21 8pm Reckless High Sat Aug 22 8pm Troublemaker Fri Sept 4 8pm White Light Cemetery, Red Hawk, Blackhole Caravan, Over The Top Fri Nov 06 8pm madSons Daddy 11 Crabby 25186 I-45, The Woodlands 281-296-2722

www.crabbydaddy.com Shows begin at 7pm Fri Aug 21 Dan Goldvah Sat Aug 22 Fyzical Address Sat Aug 29 2 Smooth Sat Sept 5 Sonny Boy Terry & John Egan

Moon Wine Bar 12 Crescent 440 Rayford Rd., #115, Spring 281-364-WINE (9463) www.crescentmoonwinebar.com Every Thursday is Salsa Music Night Fri Aug 21 8:30pm Culver House Sat Aug 22 8:30pm Checkered Past Fri Aug 28 8:30pm Kiss in Concert (KISS Tribute Band) Sat Aug 29 8:30pm TBA Fri Sept 4 8:30pm Alter Ego Sat Sept 5 8:30pm Rhythm Inc Fri Sept 11 8:30pm TBA Sat Sept 12 8:30pm TBA Doe Big Barn 13 Dosey 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands 281-367-3774

www.doseydoe.com Wed Aug 19 8pm Chris Knight Thur Aug 20 8:30pm Trent Willmon with Jason James opening Fri Aug 21 8:30pm Neal McCoy Sat Aug 22 8:30pm Davin James and the Bullnettle Band Sun Aug 23 7:30pm Shooter Jennings with Waymore’s Outlaws Wed Aug 26 8pm Cory Morrow with Kyle Hutton - Real Life Real Music Thurs Aug 27 8:30pm Zane Williams Full Band Fri Aug 28 8:30pm WILL HOGE Band Sat Aug 29 8:30pm Paul Thorn Band Fri Sept 4 8:30pm “Whispering” Bill Anderson Sat Sept 5 8:30pm Monte Montgomery Band Fri Sept 11 8:30pm Johnny Rodriguez Band Sat Sept 12 8:30pm The Weight Feat.

Thurs Sept 17 8:30pm Tuck & Patti Fri Sept 18 8:30pm Restless Heart Sat Sept 19 8:30pm Travis Tritt Solo Thurs Sept 24 8:30pm Nicholas David of “The Voice” Fri Sept 25 8:30pm John Conley Ice House 14 Papa’s 314 Pruitt Rd, Spring 713-364-8140

www.papasicehousetx.com No music announced

CYPRESS CREEK 15 Acadia 3939 FM 1960 W., Houston 281-893-2860

www.acadiabarandgrill.com Fri Aug 21 9pm Lotus Effect, Gatsby’s Green Light Band, Black Market Tragedy, Rise From Slumber Concert Pub North 16 The 2470 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston 281-583-8111

www.theconcertpub.com Fri Aug 28 Rock & Roll Over (Kiss Tribute), Skab’d (Guns N’ Roses Tribute) Sat Aug 29 TNT (AC/DC Tribute) Fri Sept 11 Dilana Fri Sept 25 The Atomic Punks (Tribute to early Van Halen)

OLD TOWN SPRING Saloon 16 Jailhouse 310 Preston, Spring 281-288-0255

www.jailhousesaloontx.com Sundays 3pm Open Mic Sat Aug 22 9pm Becca & the Bad Boys Sat Aug 29 9pm Hu Du Kings

17 Puffabellys 100 Main St, Spring 281-350-3376

www.puffabellys.com Wednesdays 8pm Davin James’ Songwriter Showcase Thursdays 6pm Open Mic

SPRING 18 Bombshells 21005 I-45 North, Spring 281-288-2769

www.4bombshells.com Fri July 31 9pm Not The Rachels

Joe’s 19 Chicago 18433 Kuykendahl Rd

Spring 281-533-3000 www.chicagojoesspring.com Thurs, Fri & Sat Dueling Pianos Place Sports Bar & Grill 20 Mak’s 5200 Louetta Rd., Houston 832-698-1611

www.maksplacesportsbar.com Fri Aug 21 Thirteen Passes Sat Aug 22 Space Monkey Fri Aug 28 Turn Mics Sat Aug 29 RL Bell & Deep Soul Fri Sept 4 .07 Blues Band Sat Sept 5 Space Monkey

Empty Glass 27 The 104 Market Street, Tomball

www.theemptyglass.com Thursdays are Open Mic Nights Fri Aug 21 8pm Scott Morrison Sat Aug 22 8pm Stellar Rats Fri Aug 28 8pm Aubrie Lynn Sat Aug 29 8pm Dwayne Hatfield Fri Sept 4 8pm Presley Lewis Sat Sept 5 8pm Hillary Moore Sat Sept 12 8pm Silver Shoes

One Bar 21 That 4660 Louetta #100, Spring 832-562-3942

www.thatonebar.com Fri Aug 21 9pm Turn Mics Fri Aug 28 9pm Groove Bone Sat Sept 5 9pm Vanilla Whale

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Two Mules Tavern

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

THE WOODLANDS Woods Mitchell Pavilion 23 Cynthia 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, 281-210-

1105 www.woodlandscenter.org Fri, Aug. 21 6:30pm J. Cole with Big Sean, YG, Jeremih and Dreamville Artists Bas, Cozz and Omen Sat, Aug. 22 8pm Def Leppard with Styx & Tesla Tue, Aug. 25 Yes with Toto Sat, Aug. 29 8pm Australian Pink Floyd with Led Zeppelin 2 Tue, Sept. 1 7pm Kelly Clarkson with Pentatonix and Eric Hutchinson Fri, Sept. 4 6:30pm Slipknot with Lamb of God, Bullet for My Valentine & Motionless in White Thu, Sept. 10 8pm Music of the Americas with the Houston Symphony Thu, Sept. 17 7:30pm Lenny Kravitz Tue, Sept. 22 7pm Rick Springfield with Loverboy and The Romantics Fri, Sept. 25 7:30 p.m. Van Halen with Kenny Wayne Shepherd Sat, Sept. 26 7:30pm Daryl Hall & John Oates

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LIVE MUSIC GUIDE - INNER WEST LOOP/ NORTHWEST HOUSTON

MONTROSE 28 Rudyards 2010 Waugh Dr Houston

713-521-0521 www.rudyardspub.com Weekday shows & Sunday, doors open at 8pm Friday and Saturday, doors open at 9pm [unless otherwise mentioned] First band listed is headliner/or plays last. Music starts at 10. Wed. Aug 19 Pegstar presents: Altas Moth, Valtnet Viskar, Atriach, Sleeping Ancient($10 Advance-$13 Day of Show) Thur. Aug 20 Houston 2040 Night, 6:30-11pm Fri. Aug 21 500 Megatons of Boogie, Jealous Creatures, Silver Blueberry Sat. Aug 22 Project Grimm, Brand New Hearts, My Twilight Pilot Sun. Aug 23 Pegstar presents: Victory,Thug Boots, Chipped Teeth($10Cover) Mon. Aug 24 Open Mic Comedy Night FREE! Wed. Aug 26 Western Swing Wednesdays/7-11pm FREE! Thur. Aug 27 Rudyard’s Beer Dinner featuring 512 Brewing Company(Downstairs), Live Music Upstairs: Joe Buck Yourself, Blackgrass Gospel Fri. Aug 28 Barkerpalooza: w/ Vehement Burn Sat. Aug 29 Bootown presents: --puppet show, name TBA Sun. Aug 30 Hot Punk City presents: Avery Pearl Sweet Relief Benefits! For the child of Mell Hell(Zipperneck) recently diagnosed with severe Type 1 Diabetes. Mon. Aug 31 Open Mic Comedy Night FREE! Mucky Duck 29 McGonigel’s 2425 Norfolk St Houston (713) 528-5999

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POP EVIL, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, REFLECTIONS Indie music news from around the nation GRAND RAPIDS MAYOR OFFICIALLY DECLARES 8/21/15 “POP EVIL DAY” Pop Evil have had their fair share of accomplishments over the years, but none have hit as close to home as today’s announcement. Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell has officially declared August 21st “Pop Evil Day” in the band’s hometown. “The City of Grand Rapids appreciates the universal and timeless qualities that identify all forms of visual and performing art,” says the mayor. “We have built a reputation of celebrating and encouraging artistic freedom, creativity and self expression. I appreciate the music that Grand Rapids’ own Pop Evil creates for that same reason. The group is a true original that has shown its commitment to their fans and to our West Michigan community.” The announcement came as a complete surprise to the band during a live TV interview on FOX 17 in Grand Rapids. “Wow, what an incredible honor this is, and honestly we didn’t see it coming!,” says front man Leigh Kakaty. “Our management and label know how to keep a good secret! We take a lot of pride in where we come from and this will never be forgotten.” Pop Evil’s highly anticipated new record Up was released on August 21st.

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MUSIC VIDEO, ARTWORK + TRACK LIST THE COLOR CLEAR AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 18, ON TOUR THIS FALL REVEALED ABSOLUTE HOPE ABSOLUTE HELL DUE 10/2/15

Fit For An Autopsy has debuted a brand new music video for their new song “Absolute Hope Absolute Hell” exclusively via Decibel Magazine. The new song is the title track from their forthcoming new LP due out this fall. “Being able to bring a visual representation of our art to the fans is a big deal to us,” says guitarist and producer Will Putney. Directed by Max Moore, this is the first music video the band has ever done. Putney continues, “Working with Max Moore allowed us to do that easily. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and are really excited to finally release Fit For An Autopsy’s first ever music video.” Fit For An Autopsy will release their all new LP Absolute Hope Absolute Hell on Friday, October 2, 2015 via eOne / Good Fight Music. The new effort will be the highly anticipated follow up to Hellbound released in 2013. The band is gearing up for quite a touring cycle through the end of the year into 2016. The first batch will be with label-mates Unearth in Canada. Click here for all tour dates.

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Reflections have debuted an all new music video for an all new single titled “Actias Luna,” exclusively via Substream Magazine. “We chose this track because we feel that it shows our true sound and direction,” says vocalist Jake Wolf. Directed by Max Moore (Of Mice And Men, Converge), this is the first piece of music we’re hearing from the band off their recently completed LP. Wolf continues, “It’s a sound that was found while writing The Fantasy Effect and lost in the midst of writing and recording our album Exi(s)t. For those who were expecting something a bit different sounding from us, rest easy knowing that our new album goes through stages. There really is something for everyone. For those of you that have been keeping up with us until now, thank you for being patient.” Reflections will release The Color Clear on Friday, September 18 2015 via eOne / Good Fight Music. Both digital and physical pre orders are available, and anyone who pre orders the LP on iTunes will receive the video track “Actias Luna” right away as an iTunes Instant Gratification Track. Various pre order bundles are now available as well. The all new LP will be the follow up to the highly regarded Exi(s) t released by the band in 2013. That release debuted on the Billboard charts for the first time in the band’s history, most notably cracking the top 10 on the Heatseekers chart at #6.

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mcgonigels.com Wed Aug 19 7:30pm Game Night: Irish Session Thurs Aug 20 7pm Kinky Friedman Fri Aug 21 7pm Jimmy Lafave Fri Aug 21 9:30pm Willie Watson Sat Aug 22 7pm Suzanna Choffel Sat Aug 22 9:30pm Peterson Brothers Mon Aug 24 6:30pm Open Mic Tues Aug 25 7:30PM BettySoo and Curtis McMurtry Wed Aug 26 7:30pm Game Night: Irish Session Thurs Aug 27 7pm Songwriters: Morales, Hillyer, Kennedy Thurs Aug 27 9:30pm Owen Temple

WEST HOUSTON Shakespeare Pub

30 14129 Memorial Dr, Houston

281-497-4625 http://www.shakespearepub.net Every Sunday Sparetime Murray & the Honeymakers Blues Jam Thurs Aug 20 9:30pm Sonny Boy Terry Fri Aug 21 9:30pm Tommy Dardar Sat Aug 22 9:30pm Michael Holt and The Trophy 500’s Thurs Aug 27 9:30pm Great Scott & The Almighties Fri Aug 28 9:30pm Sparky Parker Band Sat Aug 29 9:30pm Kathy Murray & The Kilowatts Thurs Sept 3 9:30pm Sonny Boy Terry Fri Sept 4 9:30pm Josh Garrett Sat Sept 5 9:30pm Murali Coryell

NEW VENUES JOINING THE PUBLIC NEWS MUSIC GUIDE Club Dub Dub The Heights 2420 White Oak Dr Houston, TX 77009 (713) 560-4432 Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar The Heights 1031 E 24th St Houston, TX 77009 www.danelectrosguitarbar.com Fitzgerald’s 2706 White Oak Dr Houston, TX 77007 (713) 862-3838 www.fitzlivemusic.com Last Concert Café 1403 Nance St. Houston, TX 713-226-8563 Mac’s Sports Bar & Grill 12650 Telge Rd, Cypress, TX 77429 (281) 758-0100

CRAMPTON’S MUSIC CIRCLE

HAYSEED DIXIE & MAXIMUM ROCKGRASS

by Mark Crampton mark.crampton@publicnewsonline.com The group Hayseed Dixie was formed in 2000, according to founders John Wheeler (aka ‘Barley Scotch’) and Mike Daley (aka ‘Wilson Cook’), when they had been drinking enough whiskey to experience an epiphany: Bon Scott’s Highway to Hell and Hank William’s Lost Highway were the SAME IDENTICAL ROUTE! Since John owned a recording studio in Nashville, they, along with numerous friends, set about to share their brainstorm through a summer-long singing, playing and recording party! The results were

the 10 songs on the album A Hillbilly Tribute to AC/DC (released April 2001). None of the musicians on this album were credited, but it charted on both Billboard’s Bluegrass and Country lists. Originally the boys called themselves AC/Dixie (as a play on the band’s name) in tribute, but since Sony Records didn’t appreciate that, so they changed it to Hayseed Dixie (say it fast 3 times & you’ll get it!) They also first called their style of music ‘Appalachian Mountain hillbilly rave-ups’, but that was quickly shortened to ‘Rockgrass’ – and sometimes ‘Maximum Rockgrass’! Their second album was A Hillbilly Tribute to Mountain Love (March 2002) – this was their album which first caught my attention and appreciation! - with covers of many groups, including The Cars, J. Geils Band, Aerosmith, Bad Company, Queen, Ted Nugent, Spinal Tap and others, along with two original songs. Every song is a tribute to love (in some twisted variation!) This album charted on three of Billboard’s lists: Bluegrass, Country and Heatseekers! The third album was A Hillbilly Tribute to KISS (Feb 2003), and obviously, it consisted entirely of covers of KISS hits, and also charted on both Billboard’s Country and Bluegrass lists. KISS on Billboard Country – can you figure that! Hayseed Dixie has released 14 albums to date, 11 of which I now have in my collection. One album

I don’t have – and cannot find anywhere – is Sjt. Munchs Drikkeklubb Band (Apr 2011). Most of the songs on this album were recorded in Norwegian, with the others in Finnish, German and Spanish – although all their albums are still recorded at John’s Nashville studio! All of the groups’ albums recorded for European release have bonus tracks (usually in German), not included on US releases. Hayseed Dixie maintains its largest fan base in northwestern Europe, primarily Norway, Germany, England and Scotland, and primarily tour there – doing dozens of festivals and concerts each year. Unfortunately, they rarely do shows in the US. All the musicians are credited on the albums now, although the only one who continues to use a pseudonyms is John Wheeler, still being billed as ‘Barley Scotch’. Hayseed Dixie’s instruments were, and continue to be, all acoustic, and include (or have included, since there have been many personnel changes over the years) fiddle, banjo, dobro, piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, and mandolin. John Wheeler also has another band called ‘The Kerosene Brothers’, which also plays bluegrass flavored rock, as well as a solo album of his own – I just ordered both albums from Amazon, so perhaps later I can tell you about them. Anyway, if you are a ‘Classic Rock’ fan who is tired of listening to the same old same old 40 songs being endlessly looped on the sole ‘Classic Rock’ radio station in Houston, or a Country fan, or a Bluegrass fan, why don’t you give a listen to the music of Hayseed Dixie? They just might be the something new, something different, something else to catch your musical interest!

FRESH MUSIC THIS WEEKEND & NEXT WEEKEND August 21, 2015

Beach House - Depression Cherry Cold Showers - Matter of Choice Defeater - Abandoned Destroyer - Poison Season Foals - What Went Down Frog Eyes - Pickpocket’s Locket Grandchildren - Zuni I See Stars - Phases [Acoustic album] k-os - Can’t Fly Without Gravity Liam Corcoran - ROM-DROM [Mini-album] Mike Krol - Turkey Monk Parker - How The Spark Loves The Tinder Motörhead - Bad Magic Nile - What Should Not Be Unearthed Pentagram - Curious Volume Rob Moir - Adventure Handbook Silicon - Personal Computer [Kody Nielson project] Stolen Jars - Kept Tamaryn - Crane Kiss The Jet Age - Destroy.Rebuild The Weeknd - Beauty Behind The Madness Tijuana Panthers - Poster Willis Earl Beal - Nocturnes Yo La Tengo - Stuff Like That There

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Against Me! - 23 Live Sex Acts [Live album] Amorphis - Under The Red Cloud Cruciamentum - Charnel Passages Dâm-Funk - Invite The Light Diane Coffee - Everybody’s A Good Dog Diät - Positive Energy FIDLAR - Too Gold Class - It’s You Helen - The Original Faces Iron Maiden - The Book Of Souls Jerusalem in My Heart - If He Dies, If If If If If Joey Cape - Stitch Puppy Lou Barlow - Brace The Wave Lumisokea - Mnemosyne Motives - This World, Not Dead, Merely Sleeping Painted Palms - Horizons Public Image Ltd. - What the World Needs Now... Rhodes - Wishes The Arcs - Yours, Dreamily The Dear Hunter - Act IV: Rebirth in Reprise The Libertines - Anthems For Doomed Youth The Money Pit - The Money Pit The Souljazz Orchestra - Resistance The Wonder Years - No Closer To Heaven Travi$ Scott - Rodeo Woolen Men - Temporary Monument

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DINING

NICK’S LOCAL EATS

VICTOR’S RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN THE TRADITION CONTINUES story and photos by Nick Rama Victor’s Restaurant and Delicatessen has been operating and serving great quality food since 1988. They serve the best breakfast and fantastic Jewish style deli sandwiches; among other yummy lunch and dinner fare. I remember the first time I went to Victor’s in the early 90’s, my girlfriend (now my wife) was missing a good pastrami sandwich from up north where she lived before moving south. She heard about this authentic Jewish Deli that was famous for their Reuben’s and pastrami sandwiches. Looking around, you Nick Rama could tell this place wasn’t your ordinary Texas restaurant, with black and white checkered floors, a diner style tall counter, a pie and dessert case with booth style seating and a few rows of tables. The menu is quite extensive, with all sorts of breakfast foods, starting with French toast, pancakes, waffles and omelet’s…along with their house specialties of corned beef hash, bagels and lox with cream cheese, potato pancakes and even cheese blintzes. Victor’s has a really good breakfast which is served all day, but you even taste it all depends on whether or not can get past their legendary deli specialty sandwiches. Home of “The Best Rueben in Town”, it’s made with lean corned

beef, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, & Swiss cheese on grilled rye bread. The New Yorker has your choice of corned beef or pastrami with tomatoes, coleslaw, & Russian dressing on rye bread and The Skyscraper is grilled knockwurst, pastrami, coleslaw, Swiss cheese on grilled French roll. I have had all three and they really are the best in town in my opinion. If you dig a little deeper into Victor’s menu you will find diner favorites likes patty melts, meatloaf, pork chops, corned beef and cabbage, wiener schnitzel and even liver and onions. Appetizers, soups, salads, cold deli plates and even a “stay slim” section of the menu are available. Don’t forget to save room for dessert; because once you see them, it’s going to be a tough decision between one of their pies, cakes and cobblers. Really, there is something for everyone.

out. I noticed that they had Fried Zucchini on the menu and as the day’s special appetizer, so I ordered some, as she was walking away I remembered that some places do theirs as spears. I asked her if they were spears or slices, she said they were spears. I said we would go with something else because we are not fans of the spears. She replied that they were freshly cut and it would be no problem to have the kitchen prepare them as slices. Wow! A restaurant that will accommodate the customer’s wants was a nice refreshing change. She brought out the dried zucchini and they

Recently Victor’s was bought by a New Yorker named Charuvila Mathew, who fell in love with this place because it reminded him of home. Lucky for us the recipes are the same and the service is as friendly as ever. I recently visited with my family and our waitress Helena was just amazing. She really new the menu in and

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were crispy and well seasoned, and now they are one of our family favorites at Victor’s. Everything we had on our return after a long time was just as we remembered. What impressed me most was that every employee looked happy to be working there. This is definitely still a family oriented restaurant and we will definitely add Victor’s to our regular rotation of go-to restaurants. I got to talk to Charuvila, and here is what he had to say:

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Victor’s has some long-term customers that are still coming in from the day Victor, the original owner, opened the doors. What do you think keeps them coming back? Clean restaurant, family atmosphere, warm welcoming servers, customers feels like eating here as it is like eating at home. Customer service and friendly service is our #1 priority. Everyone gets treated as if they were a guest in our home. Give us a brief history of Victor’s.... We were the first deli to be opened on 1960

W in 1988, and then Victor sold to Georgette after 7 years. Last December Mathew moved from New York and took over from Georgette. Victor’s restaurant serving the Houston community for the past 27 years.

Eighty (80) percent of the staffs have been here for over 17 years and few of them have been here since day one! What are Victor’s signature breakfast items? Eggs Benedict, Pancakes, bacon, chicken fried steak, waffles, omelets and the Lox and cream

cheese plate are the best around. Lunch/Dinner items? Reuben, Rachel, Liver and onions, a variety of other sandwiches, homemade soups and salads, corned beef & cabbage, meatloaf, lasagna, salmon, etc…

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What made you buy Victor’s and how long have you owned it? I have owned it since December of 2014. I have extensive experience in the food industry. I was watching Victor’s restaurant for 6 months before I bought it and really liked the family culture and the teamwork. I also saw the potential in the near future to grow in to multiple locations. How long have some of the staff/cooks been there?

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT IN SUPPORT OF THIS EFFORT IN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP ONE OF OUR OWN

Dining Out For Lasagna House III Lasagna House III @ FM 1960 & I-45 is temporarily closed due to a fire in our shopping center on 7/23 We hope to reopen soon.

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Any extra money was donated to the Ponderosa Fire Department

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continued from page 25 What are your personal favorite dishes to eat at Victor’s?

means changes to the place and/or menu. Do you have any plans to do so?

What do you recommend and for dessert and what are your guest’s favorites?

Soups, Salads, Eggs Benedict, Reuben, Lox, and pretty much everything else on the menu.

I received several requests from my loyal customers to please not change the menu. I don’t want to fix something that is not broken. Looking to open more branches in the coming years! I would like to welcome new customers that don’t know about this great location that has served the community for past 27 years.

Layered chocolate mousse, Italian cream cake, carrot cake, New York cheesecake, to name a few. And there are more varieties of desserts available.

What percentage of your menu is made from scratch? 85%

by greeting more than 80% of our customers by name, among other things. Customers feel like this is their second home. Here they find very clean restaurant with generous portions, consistency of food quality and friendly service. We are always willing to go the extra mile to please our customers.

What sets you apart from other Delicatessens? 5 Words to describe Victor’s? We set ourselves apart from other restaurants

Your breads are always so fresh and delicious. Do you bake the bread in house or, if not, where do you get it?

Great place to work, Eat and Own! Loyal, Friendly, Delicious, Clean and consistency Victor’s Restaurant and Delicatessen is located at 4710 FM 1960 West, Houston, TX 77069. Their telephone number is (281) 586-0570. They are open daily from 6am to 9pm, Sundays till 4pm. Click on the globe to be taken to their website.

Although we do not bake our own breads, we have fine-tuned the product over the years so that we have the freshest most delicious product for our customers. We also buy more frequently during the week to provide freshness! FRENCH TOAST AND BACON

New ownership usually

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La Chef ARGENTINE 5200 FM 2920 #180, Spring, TX 77388 (832) 585-1840 Hours: Open daily at 11am, closed Tuesdays Argentine cuisine at its best served in a side cafe style restaurant. They offer over 15 styles of handmade empanadas, a few destined to become your absolute favorite. Probably the best kept secret in Spring, until now. We cater!

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5200 Farm to Market Road 2920 #120, Spring, TX 77388 (281) 288-0940 www.tacocrave.net Hours: Open at 11am every day, closed Sundays The best Mexican street tacos this side of the border. Also offers Quesadilla and huge Burritos. Tasty flavors like beef or chicken fajita, beef brisket, chicken chipotle and more. Flavor for the month of August: Venison Sausage & Potato. September’s flavor will be Barbacoa

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6450 Louetta Rd #225, Spring, TX 77379 (281) 257-0762 Visit us online at www.jackpotpizzas.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 4pm to 8:30; Fri 4pm to 9:30pm; Sat & Sun 1pm to 9:30pm Jackpot Pizza is a proud, independent pizza shoppe in Spring, TX. We are family owned and operated, and offer a variety of gourmet pizzas, salads, pastas, appetizers and desserts to please your pallet. Give us a try tonight! We bet you’ll love us!

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FRAME BY FRAME

BLADE RUNNER Science-Fiction’s Greatest Film and the Man Who Made Me a Fan by Glen Ryan Tadych glen.ryan.tadych@publicnewsonline.com We all have those moments when we’re introduced to a classic film, and after watching we find ourselves asking, “Where the hell have I been and why haven’t I seen this?” These are often moments we treasure because we unexpectedly develop powerful bonds with timeless films, similar to that feeling of nostalgia we get with films we watched as children. These types of bonds are one of the reasons why we love movies. The most significant of these experiences for me was my viewing Blade Runner (1982) for the first time, five years ago this October. I have to admit Blade Runner was one of those films which Glen Ryan Tadych took a couple viewings for me to truly realize its greatness and significance. And I don’t just mean the significance in the history of cinema, but the industry as well. Technically, the first I ever saw of Blade Runner wasn’t when I watched the film in its entirety, but when one of my college professors showed a clip to demonstrate the power of film visuals. The clip featured a scene from the film’s final act, giving me no clue as to the film’s context. That combined with the film’s production value caught me off guard, and since my professor chose to not inform us of the film’s title, my first thought was, “What the hell am I watching?” And I wasn’t in any better a state of mind upon his revealing the title, as I simply had a name and nothing more. Some nine months later, I spent a long after-

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noon and evening with my late uncle, indulging in jumbo boiled and fried shrimp with homemade hush puppies the size of baseballs, all while watching The Hangover (2009) and Iron Man 2 (2010). Once these festivities concluded, my uncle, brother and I engaged in one of those spontaneous conversations that makes life worth living; one of those situations where you start out discussing a particular topic, and in five minutes land on a subject bearing no relevance whatsoever. Somewhere in that conversation we discussed science-fiction and the future, of which my uncle took a keen interest in. I like to think of him as being a man of the future, having a broad yet focused vision of our place in the world. He was intrigued by the possibilities of “tomorrow,” all while living each day at a time. In that very conversation, my brother and I dove into our appreciation and love for the Star Wars Trilogy (1977-1983). My uncle, who generally came off as more of a Trek fan, without any intention of putting down Star Wars, pointed out that Star Wars was simply the hero’s journey, while Star Trek “could be tomorrow.” What fascinated him was the idea of where we’re going and our overall capabilities, and this fascination was most prominent in regard to Blade Runner’s depiction of a dystopian society, set only four years from now. All of this arrived at the inevitable question: “Have you ever seen Blade Runner?” Our answer being no, my uncle became determined, if not adamant, to ensure we saw what he referred to as “the greatest science-fiction film ever made.” In his mind, he didn’t needn’t say anything else. It all happened so fast, I don’t even recall him telling us the film was about a detective (Rick Deckard, played by Harrison

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Ford) hunting rogue replicants (the film’s term for androids) in a dystopian future. He simply fetched his Blu-ray copy of The Final Cut—released in 2007 for the film’s 25th anniversary and popped it in. My initial perception of Blade Runner was certainly one of awe, but not quite in the way one might think. I found the film interesting, and by that I mean the kind of interesting which lands between intriguing and weird. I honestly have to say what I found the most odd about the film was Ford’s haircut, and I am completely serious. I’d never seen Ford with hair so short, especially being used to him as Han Solo for so many years. This was actually the element that delayed my recognizing Ford the first time I saw the clip in my class. But the haircut weirdness aside, I thoroughly enjoyed Blade Runner on my first viewing. I wasn’t lost or confused at any point during the film. Parts of it were funny, and a lot of it was just plain awesome. Eventually, I purchased my own copy of Blade Runner, and I was able to experience the film in a brand new way. I was able to observe its many elements, both thematic and visual, and get a better grasp on what the film was doing. Blade Runner is more than a film about a man (or is he?) hunting androids. From my perspective, it’s a clear depiction of “tomorrow.” It may not necessarily be 2019—as 2001 in reality was nowhere in the same arena as what Stanley Kubrick demonstrated in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)—but our current path will most definitely arrive at Blade Runner, barring significant habitual change. And just how close we actually are to that point, society-wise, is rather horrifying when one thinks about it. Blade Runner is a film that not only changed

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science-fiction cinema forever, but it became a demonstration of just how a studio’s intervention can distort the creative vision of a film. The various versions of Blade Runner released over the years prove this, and having seen the theatrical version, I can say I am glad Ridley Scott was eventually able to deliver The Final Cut, and that I was able to watch it first. Like many, I find Ford’s narration in the theatrical version awful, and the emphasis on whether Deckard is human or a replicant—absent from The Theatrical Cut—is one of the elements which significantly contributes to the film’s story. Vangelis’ soundtrack is one of the greatest film soundtracks ever produced, in my opinion, and not just for a solo artist, but period. It’s one of my favorite soundtracks to listen to when writing or for leisure, “Memories of Green” [click here to listen] being my favorite track. His musical choices are, at times, just as abstract as the accompanying visual elements, making the film all the more unique. Blade Runner also introduced me to writer Philip K. Dick, author of “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” (1968), on which Blade Runner was based. And while I’ve only read one of Dick’s novels—”The Man in the High Castle” (1962)—his ability to paint intricate images of possible timelines with the most inconceivable attention to detail has inspired me as a fiction writer more than just about any other author I’ve read. Most importantly, Blade Runner stands as a historic feat in filmmaking. When watching Dangerous Days: The Making of Blade Runner

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AMERICAN ULTRA American Ultra R 95 min Action | Comedy Small-town stoner Mike Howell (Jesse Eisenberg) spends most of his time getting high and writing a graphic novel about a superhero monkey. What Mike doesn’t know is that he was trained by the CIA to be a lethal killing machine. When the agency targets him for termination, his former handler activates his latent skills, turning the mild-mannered slacker into a deadly weapon. Now, the utterly surprised Mike must use his newfound abilities to save himself and his girlfriend from getting wasted. Director: Nima Nourizadeh Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Connie Britton, John Leguizamo Sinister 2 R 97 min Horror A woman (Shannyn Sossamon) and her 9-year-old twin sons encounter the evil spirit of Bughuul in a rural house that’s marked for death. Director: Ciarán Foy Stars: James Ransone, Shannyn Sossamon, Robert Daniel Sloan, Dartanian Sloan

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WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS We Are Your Friends R 96 min Drama | Music | Romance Young Cole Carter (Zac Efron) dreams of hitting the big time as a Hollywood disc jockey, spending his days and nights hanging with buddies and working on the one track that will set the world on fire. Opportunity comes knocking when he meets James Reed, a charismatic DJ who takes the 23-year-old under his wing. Soon, his seemingly clear path to success gets complicated when he starts falling for his mentor’s girlfriend, jeopardizing his new friendship and the future he seems destined to fulfill. Director: Max Joseph Stars: Zac Efron, Wes Bentley, Emily Ratajkowski, Jonny Weston No Escape R 103 min Action | Thriller In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape in an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed. Director: John Erick Dowdle Stars: Lake Bell, Pierce Brosnan, Owen Wilson, Thanawut Kasro

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(1975), the film risked never reaching a public audience. But even with all of Blade Runner’s obstacles, the film survived production, reached

audiences, and despite not receiving praise upon its initial release, the film gained a cult following like no other in later years, especially upon release of The Director’s Cut (1991) when the most significant edits were made to the film—the removal of Ford’s narration and the “happy ending,” which drastically alter the film’s tone. Blade Runner’s greatest feature though, is without a doubt its special and visual effects. Pre-dating CGI, there isn’t one visual element in the film that wasn’t created or achieved practically. And while previous films accomplished this, such as 2001, Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Alien (1979) and The Empire Strikes Back, Blade Runner took what each of those films did to levels beyond what anyone had seen in a film at that time. The use of such techniques makes the film just as visually captivating today as it was in 1982, and is why Blade Runner remains a must-see for newer generations. Although I initially watched Blade Runner against my will, I in no way regret any part of that October evening. Not only was I introduced to this amazing film, but it was one of those times when I really learned more about who my uncle was. His undying love and intrigue for the societal philosophies in films like Blade Runner serve as a reminder for what makes film and science-fiction so special. His way of thinking in regard to society, as well as my experiencing Blade Runner at the age of 20 rather than as a child, ignited that flame in my mind which, everyday, asks the question, “Where will we be tomorrow?”

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GRANDMA Grandma R 79 min Comedy Self-described misanthrope Elle Reid (Lily Tomlin) has her 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

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FILMS CURRENTLY PLAYING IN THEATERS Ant-Man PG-13 117 min Action | Sci-Fi Forced out of his own company by former protégé Darren Cross, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) recruits the talents of Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), a master thief just released from prison. Lang becomes Ant-Man, trained by Pym and armed with a suit that allows him to shrink in size, possess superhuman strength and control an army of ants. The miniature hero must use his new skills to prevent Cross, also known as Yellowjacket, from perfecting the same technology and using it as a weapon for evil. Director: Peyton Reed Stars: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, Evangeline Lilly Avengers: Age of Ultron PG-13 141 min Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller When Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) jump-starts a dormant peacekeeping program, things go terribly awry, forcing him, Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and the rest of the Avengers to reassemble. As the fate of Earth hangs in the balance, the team is put to the ultimate test as they battle Ultron, a technological terror hell-bent on human extinction. Along the way, they encounter two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Pietro and Wanda Maximoff. Director: Joss Whedon Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth Best of Enemies R 87 min Documentary | History | News ‘Best of Enemies’ is a documentary about the legendary series of nationally televised debates in 1968 between two great public intellectuals, the liberal Gore Vidal and the conservative William F. Buckley Jr. Intended as commentary on the issues of their day, these vitriolic and explosive encounters came to define the modern era of public discourse in the media, marking the big bang moment of our contemporary media landscape when spectacle trumped content and argument replaced substance. Best of Enemies delves into the entangled biographies of these two great thinkers and luxuriates in the language and the theater of their debates, begging the question, ‘What has television done to the way we discuss politics in our democracy today?’ Directors: Robert Gordon | Morgan Neville Stars: Kelsey Grammer, John Lithgow, Dick Cavett, Gore Vidal Fantastic Four PG-13 100 min Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi Transported to an alternate universe, four young outsiders gain superhuman powers as they alter their physical form in shocking ways. Reed Richards becomes Mr.

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retirement from stripping, but the former dancer misses the excitement and feeling of being on stage. Most of all, though, he misses the best friends that he ever had, the crew known as the Kings of Tampa. Opportunity comes knocking when the guys look him up as they travel to Myrtle Beach, S.C., for a stripper convention. With the promise of outrageous fun, a reinvigorated Mike can’t resist the chance to join in and take it off again. Director: Gregory Jacobs Stars: Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Matt Bomer, Adam Rodriguez Max PG 111 min Adventure | Family After U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott is killed in Afghanistan, Max, his highly trained service dog, is too traumatized to remain in service. Back in the U.S., Kyle’s family adopts the dog, but teenage brother Justin (Josh Wiggins) has problems of his own and doesn’t want the animal. However, Max may be Justin’s only chance to learn what really happened to his brother. With the help of a dogsavvy friend, Justin and Max begin to bond, and set out to unravel the mystery of Kyle’s death. Director: Boaz Yakin Stars: Thomas Haden Church, Josh Wiggins, Luke Kleintank, Lauren Graham

Stars: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson Mr. Holmes PG 104 min Crime | Drama | Mystery The story is set in 1947, following a long-retired Holmes living in a Sussex village with his housekeeper and rising detective son. But then he finds himself haunted by an unsolved 30-year old case. Holmes memory isn’t what it used to be, so he only remembers fragments of the case: a confrontation with an angry husband, a secret bond with his beautiful but unstable wife. Director: Bill Condon Stars: Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Hiroyuki Sanada Mistress America R 84 min Comedy Tracy, a lonely college freshman in New York, is rescued from her solitude by her soon-to-be stepsister Brooke, an adventurous gal about town who entangles her in alluringly mad schemes. Mistress America is a comedy about dream-chasing, score-settling, makeshift families, and cat-stealing. Director: Noah Baumbach Stars: Seth Barrish, Juliet Brett, Andrea Chen, Michael Chernus

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

Paper Towns PG-13 109 min Drama | Mystery | Romance Young and shy Quentin (Nat Wolff) is in for the night of his life when Margo (Cara Delevingne), the most popular student in high school, recruits him to help her play mischievous pranks on the friends who betrayed her. The next day, however, the mysterious Margo is nowhere to be found. With help from a few buddies and some cryptic clues that she left behind, Quentin embarks on an obsessive mission to find the girl who stole his heart and made him feel truly alive. Director: Jake Schreier Stars: Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, Austin Abrams, Justice Smith

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Hitman: Agent 47 R 96 min Action | Crime | Thriller An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry. Director: Aleksander Bach Stars: Rupert Friend, Hannah Ware, Zachary Quinto, Ciarán Hinds

War Room PG Drama With great jobs, a beautiful daughter (Alena Pitts) and a dream house, the Jordans seem to have it all. Appearances can be deceiving, however, as husband Tony (T.C. Stallings) flirts with temptation and wife Elizabeth (Priscilla Shirer) becomes increasingly bitter, crumbling under the strain of a failing marriage. Their lives take an unexpected turn for the better when Elizabeth meets her newest client, Miss Clara (Karen Abercrombie), who encourages the couple to find happiness through prayer. Director: Alex Kendrick Stars: Priscilla C. Shirer, T.C. Stallings, Karen Abercrombie, Beth Moore

6 Years 85 min Drama | Romance A young couple bound by a seemingly ideal love, begins to unravel as unexpected opportunities spin them down a volatile and violent path and threaten the future they had always imagined. Director: Hannah Fidell Stars: Taissa Farmiga, Ben Rosenfield, Lindsay Burdge, Joshua Leonard Digging for Fire Certificate R 85 min Drama The discovery of a bone and a gun send a husband and wife on separate adventures over the course of a weekend. Director: Joe Swanberg Stars: Jake Johnson, Rosemarie DeWitt, Orlando Bloom, Brie Larson

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Peter Dinklage Ricki and the Flash PG-13 102 min Comedy | Drama | Music It’s been a roller-coaster ride for Ricki Rendazzo (Meryl Streep), a one-time wife and mother of three who left her family behind to follow her dreams of rock ‘n’ roll stardom in California. Now, the singer and guitarist must face the music when she returns home to Indiana to reconnect with ex-husband Pete (Kevin Kline), troubled daughter Julie, engaged son Josh and younger son Adam. Filled with regret, Ricki hopes to find redemption for all of the bad choices that she made in the past. Director: Jonathan Demme Stars: Mamie Gummer, Meryl Streep, Sebastian Stan, Rick Springfield San Andreas PG-13 114 min Action | Drama | Thriller A seemingly ideal day turns disastrous when California’s notorious San Andreas fault triggers a devastating, magnitude 9 earthquake, the largest in recorded history. As the Earth cracks open and buildings start to crumble, Ray Gaines (Dwayne Johnson), an LAFD search-and-rescue helicopter pilot, must navigate the destruction from Los Angeles to San Francisco to bring his estranged wife (Carla Gugino) and their only daughter (Alexandra Daddario) to safety. Director: Brad Peyton Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Alexandra Daddario, Carla Gugino, Colton Haynes Shaun the Sheep Movie PG 85 min Animation | Adventure | Comedy Shaun the sheep is tired of doing the same work at the farm everyday. He decides to take a day off. In order to do that, he needs to make sure the farmer doesn’t know. When more happens than they can handle, the sheep find their way in the big city. Now they need to get back to the farm. Directors: Mark Burton | Richard Starzak Stars: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Omid Djalili, Richard Webber Southpaw R 123 min Action | Drama | Sport | Thriller Billy “The Great” Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal), the reigning junior middleweight boxing champion, has an impressive career, a loving wife and daughter, and a lavish lifestyle. However, when tragedy strikes, Billy hits rock bottom, losing his family, his house and his manager. He soon finds an unlikely savior in Tick Willis (Forest Whitaker), a former fighter who trains the city’s toughest amateur boxers. With his future on the line, Hope fights to reclaim the trust of those he loves the most. Director: Antoine Fuqua

The Second Mother R 112 min Drama Val spends 13 years working as nanny to Fabinho in Sao Paulo. She is financially stable but has to live with the guilt of having left her daughter Jessica, in Pernambuco, in the north of Brazil, raised by relatives. As college entrance exams roll around, Jessica wants to come to Sao Paulo to take her college entrance exams too. When Jessica arrives, cohabitation is not easy. Everyone will be affected by the personality and candor of the girl and Val finds herself right in the middle of it. Director: Anna Muylaert Stars: Regina Casé, Helena Albergaria, Michel Joelsas, Luis Miranda

Stars: Rachel McAdams, Jake Gyllenhaal, 50 Cent, Forest Whitaker Spy R 120 min Action | Comedy Despite having solid field training, CIA analyst Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) has spent her entire career as a desk jockey, working hand-in-hand with dashing agent Bradley Fine (Jude Law). Using high-tech equipment and a hidden earpiece, Susan is the guardian angel who helps Bradley avoid danger. However, when Bradley is assassinated by Bulgarian arms dealer Rayna Boyanov (Rose Byrne), Susan wrangles her way into her first undercover assignment to help capture Boyanov and avenge Bradley. Director: Paul Feig Stars: Jude Law, Raad Rawi, Melissa McCarthy, Jessica Chaffin

Sarah is a skilled fighter and has a Terminator guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger) by her side. Faced with unlikely allies and dangerous new enemies, Reese sets out on an unexpected new mission: reset the future. Director: Alan Taylor Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, Jason Clarke The End of the Tour R 106 min Drama The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace, which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace’s groundbreaking epic novel, ‘Infinite Jest.’ Director: James Ponsoldt Stars: Mamie Gummer, Jesse Eisenberg, Anna Chlumsky, Jason Segel

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 Gift R 108 min Mystery | Thriller When married couple Simon (Jason Bateman) and Robyn (Rebecca Hall) unexpectedly encounter Gordo (Joel Edgerton), an acquaintance from Simon’s past, little do they know that their perfect lives will be thrown into a terrifying tailspin. At first, Simon doesn’t recognize Gordo, but after a troubling series of uninvited encounters and mysterious gifts, a horrifying secret emerges. As Robyn learns what really happened between Simon and Gordo, she begins to question how well she knows her spouse. Director: Joel Edgerton Stars: Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton, David Denman

Ted 2 R 115 min Comedy Life has changed drastically for thunder buddies John (Mark Wahlberg), now a bachelor, and best pal Ted (Seth MacFarlane), now married to the woman (Jessica Barth) of his dreams. Problems arise when the couple decide to adopt a child, but the law declares Ted to be property and not a person. Angry and dejected, the lovably foulmouthed teddy bear must now seek legal help from a young lawyer (Amanda Seyfried) and a legendary, civil-rights attorney (Morgan Freeman) to get the justice he deserves. Director: Seth MacFarlane Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Barth

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. PG-13 116 min Action | Adventure | Comedy At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power between the United States and Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) are forced to put aside their hostilities and work together to stop the evildoers in their tracks. The duo’s only lead is the daughter of a missing German scientist, whom they must find soon to prevent a global catastrophe. Director: Guy Ritchie Stars: Alicia Vikander, Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Elizabeth Debicki

Terminator Genisys PG-13 125 min Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller When John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the human resistance against Skynet, sends Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect his mother, Sarah (Emilia Clarke), from a Terminator assassin, an unexpected turn of events creates an altered timeline. Instead of a scared waitress,

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to Tomorrowland, who years ago made a startling discovery about the future. Together, the two adventurers travel to the metropolis to uncover its mysterious secrets. Director: Brad Bird Stars: George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie, Raffey Cassidy Trainwreck R 125 min Comedy Ever since her father drilled into her head that monogamy isn’t realistic, magazine writer Amy (Amy Schumer) has made promiscuity her credo. As much as she enjoys an uninhibited life free of commitment, Amy is really in a rut. While writing a profile about charming and successful sports doctor Aaron Conners (Bill Hader), she finds herself actually falling in love for the first time -- and what’s more, Aaron seems to like her too. Amy starts to wonder if it’s time to clean up her act. Director: Judd Apatow Stars: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Colin Quinn Underdogs 106 min Animation | Adventure | Family In the small village where Amadeo lives there is no one good enough to challenge his skills at Table Football. But, while Amadeo may be a genius as a table football player in real life he’s a loser. He’s in love with Lara, his childhood friend, but he’s so shy that he can’t bring himself to confess his love for her. So he just hangs out in his quaint, timeless village. When Amadeo beats the village bully Flash at Table Football. The scene is set for an epic rivalry. Consumed with anger Flash vows to get even and 10 years later he returns as an International Superstar, a Football Icon and Galatico determined to wreak his revenge. He demolishes the village to build a Football Academy. He destroys the table football table and takes away Amadeo’s girl friend the lovely Lara in his chopper. Director: Juan José Campanella Stars: Gabriel Almirón, Federico Cecere, Ezequiel Cipols, Luciana Falcón Vacation R 99 min Adventure | Comedy Remembering fond, childhood memories of his trip to Walley World, Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) surprises his wife (Christina Applegate) and two sons with a cross-country excursion to America’s favorite fun park. Following in his father’s (Chevy Chase) footsteps, Rusty and the gang pack up the car and hit the road for some much-needed family bonding. Soon, the promise of fun turns into one misadventure after another for the next generation of Griswolds and anyone who encounters them. Directors: John Francis Daley | Jonathan M. Goldstein Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Elizabeth Gillies, Leslie Mann, Christina Applegate

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