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PUBLIC NEWS interviews EMILY COLE on the eve of her debut CD launch party. She has been very busy getting everything together to release her new music. She is not a rookie, even at the tender age of 15. She is a veteran songwriter-singer with two singles under her belt. She plays all over the area almost every month. A bright future awaits this brilliant, talented, young artist.
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The Conroe Wall of Fame with its latest honoree, Colin Edwards II, Light Up The Night LSC-Montgomery, Big Stone Lodge Pumpkin Carving Contest. News even spills into the other sections, if they apply!
Heads Up on Tomball’s upcoming Bluegrass Festival, Tigers Be Still performance at LSC-Montgomery, Emily Cole’s CD Release Party, Gamers Stuff, Intellectual Stuff... so much to see and do, we’ve listed it all.
Art is more than just pretty paintings on the wall, but includes theater, music, books and more. This issue of the PN takes a different look at some of the options that fall under this category.
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Probably the beefiest section of the PN yet! Emily Cole, The PN Live Music Guide, plus an expanded Music News & Notes on some great indie bands.
Public News’ Nick Rama presents a pair of eateries in the Tomball area that are musthave experiences. Cisco’s & Nonnie’s! Plus Foodie Pic Of The Week, Public News Dining Guide, and more.
Film Editor Glen Ryan Tadych presents the first part of a trilogy of articles on Howloween Series – Part I: Jaws and the Meaning of Horror! Plus all the new films in the theaters along with their video trailers.. in a newspaper? Of course, we are digital!
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The song made famous by Sir Paul McCartney in 1971, Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey, is plainly about one thing, old folks, and how the younger folks don’t really have much to do with them. Now, before you jump to judgment about the Public News being anti-old, hear me out.
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I want my readers to think really hard about the old folks in your family. Who are they? What do they do? (and, most importantly) Where are they?
Some of us immediately add to the “old” list any relative with the word “grand” in it; grandpa, grandma, granduncle and the like. Then we add those who have the word “greatgrand” in their relational title. Isn’t old a bit selective? Pete Townshend of the band, The Who, wrote back in the 60’s that he ‘hoped he’d die before he got old’. Townshend is currently 70 years old. His bandmate, singer Roger Daltrey, is 71. Both men have enjoyed a renaissance and resurgence in their music career reviving The Who brand. In doing so they recorded a pair of live albums and one studio album while they were both in their 60’s. The other original members of The Who passed away, one at 32 years of age (Keith Moon) and the other at 57 (John Entwistle).
When Elvis died at 42, I was 17. I thought Elvis was old. I also thought Elvis was irrelevant to my generation. After all, he was a hit maker in the 50’s before there was a thing called Beatles. I was 20 years old when John Lennon of the Beatles was gunned down at 40 years of age. I didn’t think he was old since I considered him to be a contemporary of mine. Odd, though, I followed his music journey since I was 6 and he was 26. To me, Lennon was still young at 40. In our post-modern thinking, old means that one is not able to produce or contribute to the body politic. I believe that this is a false notion. To me, being old is when someone gives up on life waiting for the Grim Reaper. I know of no person wanting to be in that situation, but if you are, regardless of your actual age, you are old because you quit living. Sir Paul McCartney certainly could have packed it in many years ago, if he wanted, but he didn’t. McCartney has recorded as many solo albums past his 40 year mark as he did before. He continues to do so, not because he has to, but because it’s what he wants to do. The thing that is most missed in today’s society is the influence that old folks have on the fabric of life. No matter how old they become, or how old we think they are, they still have something to contribute in our world. If we just listen, we might be able to hear what they are saying.
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WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPION COLIN EDWARDS II HONORED AS CONROE LEGEND PROGRAM UNVEILS MURAL RECOGNIZING THE TEXAS TORNADO
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CONROE, – The third Conroe Legends mural recognizing the accomplishments of yet another hometown hero was unveiled to great fanfare in downtown Conroe on Sept. 3. World Superbike Champion Colin Edwards II, known in road-racing circles as The Texas Tornado, was honored with the mural for his national and international success as an AMA 250cc Grand Prix champion in 1992; a Suzuka 8 hours champion in 1996, 2001 and 2002; a World Superbike champion in 2000 and 2002; a member on the U.S. team which took the Nations Cup at the Michelin Race of Champions in 2002; and reaching the podium at MotoGP 12 times from 2003-2014. “It’s been a long journey for me,” Edwards said. “I’d go out and do my thing, but when I came back to Conroe I could walk around and not many people would recognize me, no one knew who I was. It’s really something to see so many friends and family here for this and to know the community appreciates me. I’m touched.” The unveiling date was selected to coincide with Conroe’s First Thursday Market and the First Thursday Concert, according to Annette Spikes, president of the Greater Conroe Arts Alliance. “Holding the events together shows the cooperation of three entities – the Conroe Downtown Area Association, The Greater Conroe Arts Alliance and the City of Conroe Parks and Recreation – with the same goal of promoting our loved city and the people who call it home.” Edwards joins Conroe Legends Mary McCoy, Texas broadcasting legend, and Roy Harris, the Barefoot Boxer from Cut and Shoot, who served
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as the county clerk for Montgomery County for 28 years. The subjects for the Legends Wall are individuals who have received statewide, national, or international recognition for their achievement in arts and entertainment and in doing so brought attention to the Conroe area. “The mural project has been funded totally by donors who responded enthusiastically to paying tribute and honor to the selected ‘Legends.’” Spikes said. “Sincere thanks to all who have made this project possible.” Located on the south side of 202 N. Main St. in downtown Conroe, the murals were created by artist Theresa Thornhill of Digital Accents. “A ‘Legends’ committee made up of local citizens submits names, researches, and determines who to honor,” Thornhill said. “I then do a lot of research on the individual selected to come up with the visual. I get a lot of enjoyment from sharing this with the community.” For more information on the Conroe Legends mural series contact Annette Spikes, at 936-7565347 or aspikes123@consolidated.net. Donations to complete the wall can be made to The Greater Conroe Arts Alliance, PO Box 1415, Conroe, TX 77305. The Greater Conroe Arts Alliance is a collaborative 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching lives by providing quality arts programs and events to the community of Conroe and the surrounding areas. The Alliance believes that participation in and support of the arts is an investment that enhances the entire community economically while providing an uplifting and fulfilling cultural experience to everyone. Artsinconroe.org.
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JOIN THE MISSION OF LONE STAR COLLEGE-MONTGOMERY AND ILLUMINATE NATIONS TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR UNDERFUNDED ORPHANAGES IN INDIA AND NEPAL AT THE ILLUMINATE 5K HELD ON THE LSC-MONTGOMERY CAMPUS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT AND WALK WITH THE MISSION OF LSC-MONTGOMERY CONROE – Light up the night and get your glow-in-the-dark walk on with the Mission of Lone Star College-Montgomery and Illuminate Nations, to help raise money for underfunded orphanages in India and Nepal. The Illuminate 5K glow-in-the dark course will be held on the LSC-Montgomery campus Saturday, October 24. Sign in will start at 6:30 p.m. and the race will begin at 7:15 p.m. The cost is $30 for individuals, $25 for groups with four or more runners, and there will be free snacks, drinks, t-shirts, glow gear and prizes for runners. The Mission LSC is a Christian club for students at LSC-Montgomery, dedicated to bringing the good news of Jesus Christ to young adults and building an atmosphere of hope and love in our community. The Mission LSC and Illuminate Nations, an organization devoted to spreading
the love of Jesus through missionary trips and community focused outreach, were birthed out of the hearts of young adults who want to see a difference in the world. “Mission students have taken trips in the past and met a few people from Nepal and India who were trying to put a Christian-based orphanage together for crime victims,” said Joe Garza, professor of radiologic technology at LSCMontgomery and co-advisor of the Mission LSC. “But it’s difficult because the government in charge doesn’t want them to. And that touched the students’ hearts’ and they asked if they could try to help raise the money for them.” Profits raised during the Illuminate 5k will help establish a two-story orphanage in India, provide basic necessities like food and clean water, and offer extra funding to three additional orphan-
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Donating money to help with start-up costs of the event is also welcome. Sponsors will have their company information put on the back of the shirts printed for the event, as well as the option to set up a stand at the race. Sponsorship of runners, providing equipment for the run and assistance in promoting the event is also greatly appreciated.
For more information about The Illuminate 5K, contact Colton Cobb at Colton@illuminatenations.org. To register for the race, go to www. Illuminate5k.com.
“I think it is an excellent opportunity for students, the community at large, as well as the faith community, to come together to help these orphans overseas,” said Sara Goff Lynch, professor of communications studies at LSCMontgomery and co-advisor of the Mission LSC. “I am very proud of the work that our team has done, for fundraising purposes and corporate sponsorships, students have worked tirelessly to
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Put your decorating skills to the test by entering Big Stone Lodge’s Pumpkin Decorating Contest by Monday. Oct. 26. Whether it’s scary, funny or whimsical, Big Stone Lodge is looking for your best entry. To enter the contest, fill out a registration form at Big Stone Lodge. Only one entry is allowed per team. Pumpkins may not be carved, cut or hollowed out and electrical devices and candles are not allowed. A panel of judges will determine the most creative entry and announce the winner during Big Stone Lodge’s November luncheon. Entries will be on display from Monday, Oct. 26 through Friday, Nov. 20. The winning team will receive tickets to the December luncheon at Big Stone Lodge. Big Stone Lodge’s free intergenerational programs are part of Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner R. Jack Cagle’s educational and recreational commitment to Harris County residents. Big Stone Lodge is located in Dennis Johnston Park at 709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring 77373. Center hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information regarding classes or other Center programs, please call 281-350-1029 or visit www.hcp4.net/ community/ccommunitycenters.
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Writers in Performance Series Welcomes National Book Award Finalist to LSC-Montgomery CONROE – Lone Star College-Montgomery and the Montgomery County Literary Art Council’s Writers in Performance series welcomes National Book Award finalist Reginald Gibbons for a reading and discussion on Thursday, October 15, at 7 p.m. in the General Academic Center (building G), room 102, at LSC-Montgomery. This event is free and open to the public. Gibbons is the author of nine books of poems and the novel Sweetbitter, which includes translations of Mexico and Spanish poets, Sophocles and Euripides, and other works. He edited the volume of William Goyen’s uncollected work, Goyehn: Autobiographical Esssays, Notebooks, Evocations, Interviews (University of Texas Press and the Harry Ransom Center) and the 50th-anniversary edition of Goyen’s The House of Breath (Northwestern University Press). University of Chicago Press just publishedGibbons book about poetry, How Poems Think. Gibbons has won four prizes from the Texas Institute of Letters for best novel, short story, book of poems and book of translation. He teaches at Northwestern University. Writers in Performance is a reading program dedicated to bringing the most distinguished minds and their bright visions to the citizens of Montgomery County through thoughtprovoking literature and cultural diversity. The series’ events are made possible by the partnerships between Lone Star CollegeMontgomery, SWIRL Literary & Arts Journal,
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the Conroe Commission on Arts & Culture, the Greater Conroe Arts Alliance, and the Montgomery County Literary Arts Council. For more information, visit www.literaryartscouncil.org; or contact Dave Parsons at (936) 524-6537 or david.m.parsons@lonestar. edu. LSC-Montgomery is located at 3200 College Park Drive, one-half mile west of Interstate 45, between Conroe and The Woodlands. For more information about the college, call (936) 273-7000, or visit www.LoneStar.edu/montgomery. Lone Star College System has been opening doors to a better community for more than 40 years. Founded in 1973, LSCS remains steadfast in its commitment to student success and credential completion. Today, with 78,000 students in credit classes, and a total enrollment of more than 90,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and one of the fastest-growing community college systems in the nation. Dr. Steve Head is the chancellor of LSCS, which consists of six colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball and LSC-University Park, seven centers, LSCUniversity Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.
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THIS WEEK & BEYOND STAGES Actor’s Gem Productions presents Celebrity Mystery Theater Second Saturday of the month 6:45pm The Spaghetti Warehouse 901 Commerce St., Houston, TX 77002 Imagine yourself enjoying dinner, socializing with friends, having a few drinks . . . when suddenly a murder is committed. Let the wacky antics of two famous detectives, never seen together before anywhere, amuse you as they solve the crime. Who did it? Was it Fran Drescher, Marilyn Monroe, Cher, Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, Rocky Balboa, Bill Clinton, Joan Crawford or was it you? Admission is $55 and includes a three-course meal, dinner show, soft drinks and gratuity. Reservations are required. For more information call 713-305-8117 or visit them on the web at www.celebritymysterytheater.com/
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TOMBALL WILL BE PICKIN’ AND PARTYIN’ AT THE FALL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL The old Depot in downtown Tomball, Texas will ring with the sounds of banjos, dobros and fiddles as the City hosts the 4nd annual Tomball Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, October 24th, 2015. Coming from deep in the hills of northern Alabama, David David & the Warrior River Boys will headline the one-day musical event. David and the Boys return to Tomball after their successful festival performance here in 2013. They take to the gazebo stage at 4:30 p.m. The Lone Star Bluegrass Band makes its first ever appearance at the Tomball Bluegrass Festival starting at 2:30. Performing together since 1982, the band is led by Chris Hirsch, a
three time Texas banjo champion. Bordertown Ramblers will return to the Tomball Bluegrass Festival with its own regional style of Bluegrass with a touch of Country, Blues and mountain traditional from 12:30 to 2 pm. Returning after a long absence, Aunt Erma’s Filling Station opens the Festival at 11 a.m. Local performer John Armour will lead this year’s “Shade Tree Jam” pickin’ party in front of the Empty Glass Wine Bar where Bluegrass musicians will come and go throughout day, playing their own favorites, as well as joining in with other pickers beneath the old oak trees. Listen, watch and talk Bluegrass with some of the best in Southeast Texas.
There will be great down home cookin’ from Mel’s Country Café and others, vendors with handmade merchandise, activities for the kids and more. The fun is from 11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission and parking are free. And, while in Tomball be sure to visit the unique shops and restaurants in the nearby downtown district. The Tomball Bluegrass Festival is at the historic railroad Depot, 201 South Elm Street in downtown Tomball. Call 281-351-5484 or visit www.facebook.com/TomballTexanForFun for more information. Tomball is just 28 miles northwest of downtown Houston on FM 2920 at Highway 249.
TUTS Presents Matilda the Musical October 6 - 18, 2015 The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts TIME Magazine’s #1 Show of the Year, Matilda The Musical, is coming to Houston as part of Theatre Under The Stars’ 2015/16 season. Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Dodgers, the first national tour of Matilda The Musical will be coming to The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts October 6 – 18. The three girls sharing the title role are Gabby Gutierrez, Mia Sinclair Jenness, and Mabel Tyler. The principal cast also features Jennifer Blood (Miss Honey), Quinn Mattfeld (Mr. Wormwood), Bryce Ryness (Miss Trunchbull) and Cassie Silva (Mrs. Wormwood). Winner of 50 international awards including 4 Tony Awards® and a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards® including Best Musical, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Matilda The Musical is directed by Tony Award® winner Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage), who helms this production with a book by Tony Award®-winning playwright Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Austracontinued on page 10
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Dear Jody, I’m in trouble. I’m in love with my ex-husband, but I’m engaged to be married in October to another man, plus I’m pregnant. The baby is not from either man but from a man I met in a bar and had a sexual relationship that lasted for a week or so before I learned that he was married. My ex-husband works for Anadarko and just got a huge promotion with a nice raise in pay. I want to be a part of that lifestyle. My fiance is Jody Reed a nice guy, but doesn’t bring in enough money to make me happy. My fiance knows about the baby, but I told him that he was the father. My ex-husband also knows about the baby and want’s me to get rid of it. What should I do? --Inna Pickle Dear Inna Pickle, You really are in a pickle, aren’t you? First things first, what you want has to go on the backburner.You are now carrying a precious life inside your womb. Decisions you make about that baby should be your first priority. Forget about men. I would recommend breaking it off with both your ex-husband and your fiance. Be honest with your fiance and let him know that the baby is not his. You need to decide whether or not you want to raise a baby. There is a lot of support out there to help you decide. Pregnancy Assistance Center North (PACN) is a wonderful resource in our community that can give you the help you need. If you choose not to become a mother, PACN can explore the option of adoption with you. You can also reach out to one of the many local churches in the area. Many have
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pastoral staff that can offer you counseling and help you get your life on the right track. It seems to me that you are trying to fill a void in your life, but all the things you are trying are not filling that void, right? Give God a chance and allow Him to transform your life in a way that will really make a difference! --Jody
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lian comedian, musician and composer Tim Minchin. The production has sets and costumes by Tony Dear Jody, Award® winner Rob Howell, with choreogI just got out of a relationship with a psyraphy by Tony Award® winner Peter Darling, cho. She is a lying, manipulative, scheming orchestrations, additional music and musical daughter-of-the-devil herself. She keeps coming supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lightby my office, showing up at places I go to, ing by Tony Award® winner Hugh Vanstone, including crashing parties. She spray painted and sound by Simon Baker. my car, keyed the door to my house, threw beer TUTS will offer several special events and bottles through my front windows and even add-on packages in conjunction with the show hurt my dogs in the backyard. The only reason to make for an unforgettable musical experiI know about her hurting them is because she ence: talked about doing exactly that. I want her gone. Matilda Sundance Film Screening – MonThe police will not do anything since she has day, September 28 at 7 PM not assaulted me directly and her actions are Kids Night On Broadway – Wednesday, considered a simple domestic quarrel. If I did October 7 these things I would have been fingerprinted, OUT@TUTS post-show cast party - Thursbooked and sleeping every night next to a guy day, October 8 named Bubba in the county jail. Matilda Add-On Package – Thursday, OctoI need your advice. ber 15 performance ONLY --Allister (not my real name) For more event information, visit TUTS.com/ events. Tickets start at $30 Dear Allister, Females can be just as evil as male stalkers, as Tigers Be Still Weekend of October 8 - 10 at 7pm you well know. Keep a log detailing everything she has done and any further incidents that oc- LSC-Montgomery cur. Whether or not the police think these things Mainstage Theatre The drama department at Lone Star Collegeare part of a domestic quarrel, they should Montgomery brings a modern piece of theatre be able to at least help you obtain a restrainto the stage with the dark, yet uplifting, coming order. If she violates the restraining order, edy Tigers Be Still. then she can be arrested and put into jail. And The play follows two sisters and their if none of this works, you can always move to mother, all in different phases of theirlives Iceland or somewhere else far away and start and each suffering from varying degrees of a new life, preferably one that does not involve depression, as they begin to find their footing. you getting involved with another psycho! Despite the seemingly dark subject matter, --Jody
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the play is a relatable and endearing look into life’s many struggles. The play speaks of the small yet strong personal victories that are often the most meaningful. “It looks at America in recession,” says Julie Akers, adjunct theater professor at LSC-Montgomery, and the show’s director. “It follows three members of a family living together out of economic necessity.” Akers, with over 30 years of directing experience, is making her directorial debut on the LSC-Montgomery stage. “It’s a sweet, effecting, truthful, and vivid play,” Akers said. “You really end up rooting for these characters.” “Tigers Be Still is timely, funny, and ultimately touching,” says Chase Waites, drama department chair at LSC-Montgomery. “In this drama there is something that everyone can relate to and is a wisely written show with a lot of heart.” The play features a small cast of four actors and lighting and sound designers who are all students at LSC-Montgomery. Tigers Be Still contains adult material and language and is not recommended for younger audiences. Tigers Be Still will play October 8-10, at 7 p.m., in the Mainstage Theatre on the LSCMontgomery campus, located in building D. There will be a matinee performance on Saturday, October 10, at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online by visit www.LoneStar. edu/Theatre-Montgomery or at the box office on the day of the performance. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $7 for seniors 55 and up, and $5 for students, faculty, staff and children. On Wednesday, October 7, there will be a special preview at 5:30 p.m. where tickets are discounted to $7 for general admission and free for all students, faculty, staff and children. For more information, please contact Lauren Lazo, program coordinator for theatre and fine arts at LSC-Montgomery, at (936) 273.7021; or email MontgomeryFineArts@LoneStar.edu. Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents A Christmas Story The Musical December 8 - 20, 2015 The Hobby Center for Performing Arts Sarofim Hall (800 Bagby St., Houston, TX, 77002) Prepare yourself for a red-blooded, twofisted, all-American Christmas in the holiday show heralded by the Associated Press as “a charming triumph infused with utter joy.” In
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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)
this clever musical adaptation of the 1983 film comedy, we follow the childhood dreams and schemes of little Ralphie, whose heart is set on getting one thing and one thing only for Christmas – the official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle. Along the way, we discover the stuff of pink nightmares (think bunny suit), the power of fishnet-clad lamps (careful, it’s fra-GEE-lay), and the wintry hazards of sticking a warm tongue to a cold metal pole. With its timeless scenes, quirky innocence and nostalgic warmth, this musical trip down memory lane will leave the whole family bright-eyed and buoyant. It’s far and away the most fun you’ll have this holiday season! TUTS’ production of A Christmas Story The Musical is made possible by the generosity of Ballard Exploration Company, Inc. TUTS’ 2015/16 season is generously sponsored by CHI St. Luke’s Health. For all shows, air transportation is provided by United Airlines, the official airline of TUTS. Media sponsors include ABC-13 and Houston Chronicle. Season support is funded in part by grants from the City of Houston through the Theater District Association, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Texas Commission on the Arts. Tickets start at $30. Check TUTS Online at www.tuts.com, or phone them at 713.558.TUTS
ARTS “Black Panther Party Power” A new exhibition by Phillip Pyle, II On view through November 6, 2015 Fresh Arts presents “Black Panther Party Power,” an exhibition by Houston-based artist Phillip Pyle, II., Pyle will present a collection of original images that recast some of the most recognizable and outspoken activists of the Black Panther Party as superheroes. At its inception, the Black Panther Party’s core practice was to arm citizen patrols to
monitor the behavior of police officers and challenge police brutality in Oakland, California. In 1969, community social programs became a central activity of party members. The Black Panther Party instituted a variety of community social programs, most extensively the Free Breakfast for Children Programs, and community health clinics. Federal Bureau of Investigation director J. Edgar Hoover called the party “the greatest threat to the internal security of the country,” and he supervised a comprehensive program (COINTELPRO) of surveillance, infiltration, perjury, police harassment and many other tactics designed to undermine Panther leadership and incriminate party members in an effort to discredit, criminalize and drain the organization of resources and manpower. In an attempt to reimagine the history of African-American people in the United States, Pyle will represent these vilified historical figures of the Black Panther movement in their new fantastic roles. The public is invited to a free opening reception beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25,2015, at Fresh Arts, 2101 Winter Street, Studio B11, Houston, TX, 77007. Free parking is available. PUBLIC PROGRAMS: Cultured Cocktails benefiting “Black Panther Party Power” Thursday, September 17, 2015, 5-7 p.m. Boheme Cafe and Wine Bar, 307 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77006 Artist reception: Friday, September 25, 2015, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fresh Arts, Winter Street Studios, B11, 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX 77007
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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 13
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BLEED VS BREATHE HINT: DO NOT BLOW! by Matt DeLuca matt@mattdelucalaw.com
To blow or to bleed? Is the best advice still “do not blow”? For years, defense attorneys (and even some prosecutors) have advised citizens to refuse a breath test if arrested for driving while intoxicated. The reasoning varies from not incriminating oneself to faulty breath test machines and even DPS invalidating 2,600 breath tests after discovMatt DeLuca ering that a supervisor falsified records. A breath test refusal used to mean no scientific evidence could be obtained in the case. But today, Houston is essentially “no refusal” 24 hours a day. This means if you’re arrested for DWI and refuse a breath test, an officer can request a search warrant from an on call judge and ultimately force you to give blood. Now I’m asked whether it’s still good advice to refuse a breath test, knowing that an officer may obtain a search warrant for blood. The answer isn’t easy. Let’s look at how breath and blood samples are obtained. Once a police officer arrests a driver for DWI, the officer then reads a statutory warning and formally requests breath or blood (the officer – not the driver – gets to choose whether to request breath or blood, but most ask for breath first because it’s easier to obtain). If the driver chooses to provide a breath sample, the test isn’t done on the side of the road using a portable device. Those devices aren’t admissible in court because DPS has not approved of their accuracy. The test that
actually counts is administered at the police station, and the machine you blow into looks like a 1980’s video game console (think Atari). And this goes to why I still advise citizens not to provide breath. I simply don’t trust the accuracy of the breath test machine – and certainly not with my client’s freedom. Texas continues to use a grossly outdated breath test machine. The company that manufactures the machine has updated it twice, but Texas continues using the outdated model. If the driver provides a blood sample, the test will either be done at a nearby hospital or at the jail. Indeed, Houston Police Department has a room in its jail where people brought in and strapped down if necessary while blood is drawn. The sample is not tested immediately – it sometimes takes months for the sample to actually be tested. In the meantime, blood vials are often stored in the trunks of police cars or the police station. And we are starting to hear about problems within the blood labs too. Vials have been misplaced, mislabeled, and mixed up. Again, this evidence is not reliable enough to trust with my client’s freedom. From a defense perspective, there are pros and cons to taking a breath test in lieu of blood, but at the end of the day, my advice remains to politely decline a breath test if arrested for DWI. Though the officer may still be able to compel a blood test, it will likely take much longer to obtain than a breath test would, and in my practice alone I’ve seen many errors within the warrant process and the analysis that render blood tests inadmissible at trial. Please let me know if you have thoughts or questions about this or any other legal situation. Feel free to e-mail me at matt@ mattdelucalaw.com.
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TALKS/SPEECHES Reginald Gibbons Thursday October 15, 2015 7pm General Academic Center LSC-Montgomery Lone Star College-Montgomery and the Montgomery County Literary Art Council’s Writers in Performance series welcomes National Book Award finalist Reginald Gibbons for a reading and discussion on Thursday, October 15, at 7 p.m. in the General Academic Center (building G), room 102, at LSCMontgomery. This event is free and open to the public. Gibbons is the author of nine books of poems and the novel Sweetbitter, which includes translations of Mexico and Spanish poets, Sophocles and Euripides, and other works. He edited the volume of William Goyen’s uncollected work, Goyehn: Autobiographical Esssays, Notebooks, Evocations, Interviews (University of Texas Press and the Harry Ransom Center) and the 50th-anniversary edition of Goyen’s The House of Breath (Northwestern University Press). University of Chicago Press just publishedGibbons book about poetry, How Poems Think. Gibbons has won four prizes from the Texas Institute of Letters for best novel, short story, book of poems and book of translation. He teaches at Northwestern University.
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Booming cannons, dramatic Texas Independence battle reenactments, a Texian Army Tent Encampment and Native American dancers are among the highlights planned for the Texian Heritage Festival at Fernland Historical Park in Montgomery, the third weekend in October. Reenactment of cannon fire at Texas Flag park during the 2013 “Raising the Flags” event. Ladies modeling early Texas settlers dress on a porch at Fernland Historical Park Kids line up for the 2014 edition of the Texian Heritage sack race. From everyday Civil War era dresses of Texas women to the most elaborate of uniforms and antebellum dresses, and dozens of pioneer activities, the Festival will piece together our native history, explore the daily lives of early settlers on the frontier, and capture a glimpse of the living history and culture of Texas during the 1800s. These Pioneer-themed events will be featured from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Fernland Historical Park in Montgomery, and admission is only $5. Children Twelve (12) and under are FREE. Fernland is located in the Buffalo Springs development area, at 780 Clepper, across from Montgomery Elementary School. This historical park has four cabins from the 1800s — Hulon House of the Civil War era; Jardine Cabin, one of the oldest log structures in Texas; Crane Cabin, built by Confederal Civil War veteran Nickolas Crane; and Arnold Simonton House, focal point within Fernland, and one of the oldest houses in Montgomery County
Mercer Botanic Gardens Hosts Moonlight Over Mercer Gala Saturday October 17, 2015 5pm Mercer Botanic Gardens
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22306 Aldine Westfield Road in Humble, 77338 Spend an autumn evening in the botanical gardens during Mercer’s largest fundraiser of the year, Moonlight Over Mercer: Dine, Dance, and Donate Saturday, Oct. 17 starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy savory appetizers, a gourmet cocktail buffet, and complimentary wine and beer under the stars while the DJ Brothers entertain. Find unique and extraordinary treasures during the silent and live auctions, and meet this year’s honoree Brenda Beust Smith of the Lazy Gardener & Friends Newsletter. Proceeds benefit special garden projects and programs at Mercer. Individual tickets are $75 per person and group tables are available for purchase as well. To purchase tickets or donate auction items and services, contact The Mercer Society at 713-274-7160 or msociety@hcp4.net.
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Explore: Making the Most of Your Membership Tue, Oct. 13 8:30-9:30am Conroe Chamber Of Commerce Office 505 West Davis Conroe, TX 77301 This event is free but registration required. This event is for Conroe Chamber members only Networking Breakfast Wed, Oct. 14 7:30-9am Cilantros Mexican Grill 12501 Canyon Falls Blvd. Willis Cost of this event is $10 in advance/$15 at door and registration required. This event is for Conroe Chamber members only Lunch & Learn Workshop with Bruce May from Bizperity Thu, Oct. 15 11:30am - 1pm Conroe Chamber Of Commerce Office 505 West Davis Conroe, TX 77301 This event is free but registration required. This event is for Conroe Chamber members only Business After Hours Thu, Oct. 15 5-7pm Venue TBA This event is free and for Conroe Chamber members only Marketing Lab by Bizperity Tue, Oct. 20 11:30am - 1pm Conroe Chamber Of Commerce Office 505 West Davis Conroe, TX 77301 This event is free but registration required. This event is for Conroe Chamber members only Membership Luncheon Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Thu, Oct. 22 11:30am - 1pm La Torretta Lake Resort 600 La Torretta Blvd Montgomery Cost of this event is $30 single/$300 table of 10 and registration required. Sponsorships are available
continued from page 11 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 936666-1341 Conroe Art League By Appointment Conroe Art League 127 Simonton, Conroe TX 77301 The Conroe Art League invites all Montgomery County residents and friends to come in and see their award-winning artists and their masterpieces. They are located at 127 Simonton, Conroe 77301. Their gallery exhibit includes paintings, prints, sculptures, pottery, jewelry and much, much more. If you are wondering what to do for fun this summer, contact Kerry Conkling at kerryart127@gmail.com to arrange a guided tour of the 103 year old historic gallery for groups of from 5 – 25 people. Your free tour includes refreshments (coffee, afternoon tea or happy hour) and an artist demonstration. This would be great fun for couples or for a group of friends. Southern Star Brewing Saturdays 2pm
Southern Star Brewing Co. 1207 N. FM 3083 East Conroe, TX 77303 Southern Star Brewing Co invites everyone to come and enjoy a free tour of their brewery on Saturdays starting at around 2pm. The tour includes one free beer and there is no reservation or sign up required. Oh My Darling! Hot Dogs will be there to serve up some of the best artisan hot dogs around! Children are allowed at the brewery provided they are with a legal guardian. Unruly children will be asked to leave Due to health code, Dogs are not allowed inside the actual tasting room, but are allowed outside Absolutely no outside alcohol is permitted on brewery property Southern Star Tasting Room Hours Fridays 5pm - 9pm Saturdays noon - 6pm For more information on the tours or anything else regarding Southern Star Brewing call 936441-2739 or visit them on the web at www.souothernstarbrewing.com
GAMING Beginner HeroClix Sundays at 4:30pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 HeroClix is a fun game that allows players to pit their favorite Heroes and Villains against each other in combat! Battle characters from multiple series, from Lord of the Rings to the Justice League! Who will reign victorious on the fields of battle? For beginners or casual players HeroClix Tournament Night Mondays at 7pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 HeroClix is a fun game that allows players to pit their favorite Heroes and Villains against each other in combat! Battle characters from multiple series, from Lord of the Rings to the Justice League! Who will reign victorious on the fields of battle? For more experienced players, and competitive players Netrunner Meetup Night Mondays at 6pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 Netrunner is an amazing living card game, with an amazing story and amazing game mechanics. Players compete using one of two decks they construct, either the Corporation or the Runner. In a Matrix style world, Runners jack into the computer system in order to hack into the Corporation’s systems in order to discover their secret agendas. Casual meetup night for players of all experience levels X-Wing Meetup Night Tuesdays at 6pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 Star Wars X-Wing is a fun and innovative dogfighting game, in which you must defeat your opponents in space combat! Use ships from the Star Wars universe as you construct your custom squadrons, and fight for either the Empire or the Rebel Alliance! Casual meetup night for players of all experience levels Pokemon League Wednesdays 5pm - 8pm Space Cadets Collection Collection 27326 Robinson Road #117 Oak Ridge North, Free and open to all. Learn to play, trade cards, have fun with friends and make new friends. Earn
free League only Pokemon foil cards by playing 7 games (DS or card). On any given week we have 25-40 players aged from 6-40+ (yes we have moms and dads that play also :) World War Wednesday Wednesdays at 6pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 This is a meet up for all our Historical themed miniatures games. Bolt Action, Flames of War, and Saga players rejoice! We have tables as well as beautiful terrain for players to use. It’s a great event for both beginners and veterans alike, and a great way to spend a Wednesday! Casual meetup night for players of all experience levels Magic Commander Night Wednesdays at 6pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 Test your mettle in one of Magic the Gathering’s most popular multiplayer format! As one of the most fun and casual formats for Magic, Commander night is a blast! Players Construct a 100 card deck with no duplicates allowed, and play in a multi-man game leading to some crazy shenanigans. See you on the battlefield! Casual meetup night for players of all experience levels Warmachine and Hordes Meetup Night Thursdays at 6pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 Warmachine and Hordes (commonly known as Warma/Hordes) is an awesome Miniatures game where players assume the role of a general leading their warriors into combat. Control amazing machines called Jacks or harness the wild power of powerful beasts and monsters to destroy your adversaries. Casual meetup night for players of all experience levels My Little Pony Collectable Card Game Thursdays All Day Space Cadets Collection Collection 27326 Robinson Road #117 Oak Ridge North Come learn how to play the My Little Pony collectible card game. Free event each week. Magic Draft Night Thursdays at 7pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 Players purchase 3 booster packs from standard (depending on what the group votes to draft), and an additional 2 booster packs of any available expansion to add to the prize pool! Players then construct a 40 card deck from the contents of their draft to compete with, battling for prizes and glory! Fun event for players of all experience levels, and perfect for players to expand their collection For more Details go to: https://www.facebook.com/ events/340064569532538/ Friday Night Magic Fridays at 7pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 292-8444 Experience one of the most intense and fun Standard Magic tournaments in the area every Friday at Fat Ogre! Players bring a 60 card Standard legal deck to compete in a massive tournament! A fun night for players of all ages and experience levels, Friday Night Magic is your premier Magic event. Fun event for players of all experience levels For more Details go to:
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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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TO THE REPUBLIC
WHAT GOES UP, MUST COME DOWN commentary by Bart Pearston bart.pearston@publicnewsonline.com Yeah, summer is over! The temps are dropping, the kids are back in school and EVERYBODY is happy right? Well, probably not Houston professional sports team fans. The Astros, Dynamo, and even the Texans have been a big disappointment in September, but on the bright side, the college teams are all doing very well (outside of Austin). In light of all the annoyance of higher health insurance re-enrollment costs, Daylight Savings Time adjustments, and stock market swoons, I thought I’d look at what we call this season.
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You are probably asking yourself, “OK, Bart, what does this have to do with Old Sir Newton anyway?”.
Glad you asked. In the early 1600s as more people started moving into cities, the word harvest fell out of use. Instead, city dwellers began to use the phrase “fall of the leaf” to refer to the third season of the year when trees lose their leaves. The word fall comes from the Old English word feallan which means “to fall or to die.” Over time, the phrase was shortened to fall. “Fall of the leaf” is a little
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clunky to use in common parlance. We know the term “Autumn” was used as early as the 1300’s by Chaucer in Literature. On one hand we are reminded of having to rake the falling leaves, on the other hand we are reminded of all the ripe harvest. You have to take the bad with the good. As English spread to the New World, the common season names split as well. The use of the word fall fell out of favor in England. Today, American English uses the word fall while British English uses autumn almost exclusively. Fall provides a nice foil to its opposite season, spring, and gives us the helpful Daylight Savings Time reminder, “Spring ahead, fall back,” when we get confused It’s thought “autumnus” probably came from an Etruscan word and is possibly related to the Latin “augere” meaning “to increase”. Beyond that, nobody is quite sure why the season was originally called that. It then began to pick up steam and became common in the 16th century, about the same time calling it “fall” popped up as the name for the season. So, just remember when we see wild market gyrations and political poll swings. This is the season which literally is named for ups and downs. You can’t have one without the other, in spite of the Atlantic Ocean between them.
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On October 16, the Austin-based ninepiece powerhouse Sweet Spirit will release their debut album Cokomo on Nine Mile Records. The album was produced by Mike McCarthy, who produced the band’s self-titled 2014 EP and is best known for his work with Spoon, Heartless Bastards, and ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead. Consequence of Sound premiered “Baby When I Close My Eyes,” the first single to be released from the album. Stream the track here: https://soundcloud.com/rocket1000/baby-wheni-close-my-eyes/s-cfxeR The track was also featured by Stereogum, who said “’Baby When I Close My Eyes’ is an eminently listenable piece of sharply orchestrated power-pop, and it’s got a bit of a New Pornographers feeling about it. Cokomo follows the release of the band’s selftitled EP and a 7” collaboration with Britt Daniel of Spoon that garnered praise from Billboard, The Los Angeles Times, The Austin-American Statesman, WXPN, KUTX and many more. Ironically, the nine-piece band started as a solo project. Austin singer Sabrina Ellis was going through some distressing times: the band that she fronted for several years, Bobby Jealousy, with her then husband was disintegrating along with their relationship. Ellis started Sweet Spirit to hone her ability to write and perform on her own. “It was supposed to be focused on me writing solo, and performing with the guitar,” she explains. “But it didn’t stay that way for long.” When Ellis started Sweet Spirit, she was still writing and performing with her longstanding garage punk band A Giant Dog. AGD Cofounder Andrew Cashen was intrigued by Ellis’ new emphasis on soul, country and pop music as touchstones for Sweet Spirit and quickly climbed on board the project. “I’m very comfortable doing loud and fast,” Cashen says, “so this is uncharted territory for me.” Shortly thereafter, the band added four more members and evenutally two horn players who were recruited for a Marvin Gaye tribute show. Cokomo is the perfect snapshot of where the band is right now: a confident blend of garage rock, glammy pop, bouncy soul, and Ellis out front, owning every song. Through the evolution of Sweet Spirit she’s learned how to find her own voice while shining in the context of a supremely talented group.
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“If you have ever considered committing suicide at happy hour, Mishka Shubaly is the singersongwriter for you. You will drink yourself into a bottomless pit of despair, tap-dancing all the way.” - Doug Stanhope On October 2, acclaimed author, musician, and songwriter Mishka Shubaly will release Coward’s Path via Invisible Hands Music. The album is his third solo effort and follows his time with NYC’s punk band Freshkills. Shulaby is an acclaimed author who has written six best-selling kindle singles (with a full-length memoir out in March on PublicAffairs) and has 20+ years of experience abusing drugs and alcohol. Recently, Death and Taxes premiered the album’s latest single “New Jersey Valentine’s Day Orphan Blues.” Listen to the track here: https://soundcloud.com/missingpiecegroup/02new-jersey-valentines-day The album is a document of Shubaly’s wasted years, a eulogy for alcoholism and addiction. It’s comprised of twelve tracks of drinking songs, snapshots from a life careening out of control — tunes about death and darkness and failure and the cold comfort of oblivion. Somehow, it’s also
incredibly funny. In 2008, Shubaly’s life imploded. In 2007, he had won a great fan and advocate, the renegade comedian Doug Stanhope. Stanhope flew him all over the country, playing the biggest shows of his life. But his appetite for drugs, alcohol, and chaos alienated even Stanhope.After losing a series of jobs, bands, friends, and girlfriends, Shubaly finally bottomed out. In the spring of 2009, he got sober. Five years later, he’s returned with a vengeance. He recorded the bare bones of Coward’s Path on an 8-track reel-to-reel in an unheated, condemned squat in Long Island City in 2008, then sat on those basic tracks for years. “My life fell apart and it took me a couple of years to put it back together. Once I was no longer out of my head, well, I was sober and I wasn’t sure what my relationship was to these songs. So they just sat on tape while my writing took off,” says Shubaly of the delay. “After four years sober, I knew that I was proud of the writing and that the songs didn’t have the power to derail me.” The result is a record that is less stripped-down rock ’n’ roll, like his previous releases, and more ensemble work, featuring accordion, upright bass, mellotron, vibes, weird percussion, maracas, bells, tape hiss, and even the sound of a passing airplane. Shubaly’s black-hearted paeans to inebriation and annihilation shimmer with damaged glory. “With Coward’s Path, well, you’ve drank the bar closed, they’ve kicked everyone else out and pulled the gate down so it’s just the bar staff and their friends. The drugs come out. You’re drinking top shelf liquor for free but it’s costing you more than if you paid for it because you’re tipping so much. Everything gets better; everything gets worse. The party turns weird. The party turns bad. Shit gets totally out of control. And then you have to stumble out into the daylight and confront what you’ve done.” TESSERACT PREMIERE VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK “SURVIVAL” NEW LP, POLARIS, NOW AVAILABLE Before the release of the brand new studio album ‘Polaris’ from the U.K.’s premier progressive act TesseracT, the band is giving fans worldwide a chance to see their first video for new track ‘Survival’. Vocalist Dan Tompkins comments on the video: “As musicians we’ve never had ‘overnight’ success; we’ve all worked tirelessly for well over a decade and committed to many personal sacrifices to exist as a band. Survival is a hard hitting song about the struggles we’ve encountered along the way but specifically and especially about the strain and burden of being apart from our loved ones to whom we are forever beholden for their steadfast and loving support. The idea behind our video represents that struggle for Survival and the burning desire to be reunited with our families after long periods of absence” With the stunning Derbyshire landscape as a backdrop ‘Survival’ was filmed & directed by Pele Newell he said “Working with TesseracT has been great, it’s nice to work with people that are so passionate about what they do.” On the video concept he comments, ”The video is set in the
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near future where Imani (The actors) has been framed. Central are hunting him down as they have already captured his family. He’s on a constant battle to find them without being captured himself.” TesseracT will return to North America for a healthy batch of tour dates slated for later this year. The band has tapped THE CONTORTIONIST as main support along with ERRA, and SKYHARBOR. Dates will kick off on November 2nd at the Theater for Living Arts in Philadelphia and run coast to coast making a few stops in Canada before wrapping things up at Irving Plaza in New York City on December 7th. Tickets are on sale now. Fans can visit the band’s official website for more info. VIP upgrades including band meet and greet options are available for all shows. For more info on that, click here. REFLECTIONS DEBUT “SHADOW SELF” LYRIC VIDEO THE COLOR CLEAR LP NOW AVAILABLE ON TOUR THIS FALL Reflections have debuted an all new lyric video today for a new single titled “Shadow Self.” “As we mentioned before, this album goes through stages. It’s a story and every song is a chapter in its own way,” says vocalist Jake Wolf. “This track comes from a very dark place. It is about how I let the people I once held close change me and drive me into a place mentally where I developed a second personality. For years, I could not look myself in the mirror. I hated who I was. I had no idea what I believed in, what or who I cared about and I especially had no clue who cared about me.” “It wasn’t until the process of writing and making ‘The Color Clear’ that I was able to find myself again. A person that disappeared through years of physical, mental and emotional abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, more traumatizing events than I care to remember, and years of self harm.” “It’s truly a sad and difficult feeling to look back at literally your entire life and resenting everything. But now, when I see myself, I no longer see the product of all of the things I wish I could forget. I see my core, I see what is left of me throughout all of these years of trying to erase every memory from my childhood and teenage years. Unfortunately, I’ve realized you can’t forget the things that make you who you are. It’s almost like the person I was follows me every step I take. Just like a shadow.” The band has already released a music video for “Actias Luna.” Directed by Max Moore (Of Mice And Men, Converge), this was the first piece of music we’re hearing from the band off their forthcoming LP. Reflections released The Color Clear on Friday, September 18 2015 via eOne / Good Fight Music. Both digital and physical formats are available now, production on their yet to be titled all new LP due out this fall. “We could not be more excited to have our first headlining tour coming up with us being able to play all of these songs,” says Jake. “It will be very refreshing after a couple years of touring to finally be able to play new music and we hope that it will mean as much to you as it does to us.”
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A part of the mission of the Public News is to find and give exposure to great artists, even brand new artists, like Emily Cole. Cole is a 15-year old singer/songwriter who is becoming the talk of the music industry and in the local music scene. She is just one example of the growing youth movement in Houston music. We took time to chat with her in between sessions while she was putting the finishing touches on her debut album. PUBLIC NEWS: Tell us how you got started in music? EMILY COLE: I remember in pre-school I had to sing a part in one of the school plays. Afterward the teacher came up to my mom and said to her something like ‘Oh my gosh, her voice is so special she has something.’ At the time, my mom didn’t really think too much about it. She tells me ‘you were humming or singing everywhere you went, even in the bathroom.’ She wonders why it didn’t click to her sooner that music would be my passion. Of course, she was always excited as I continued to get lead singing parts in elementary school plays too! I was always just kind of writing songs; they weren’t good ones but hey they were still songs. I used to come home from school and play the piano (given to us by my great grandma). I would take the songs we were learning in music class and figure out how to play them on the piano, so I guess you can say music has just always been a part of me, you know? In junior high, I would sing while having to do laps in gym. A couple of my friends noticed and would join me, we would walk and sing. Sometimes, others would run by us and tell us to stop singing, but we’d sing anyway. Hey, we were having more fun singing! My friends would ask the teacher if I could get up in front of the class and sing (most of the time the teachers would let me). I started wanting to do music seriously after I went to a songwriters’ camp called Real Life Real Music Songwriters Experience in August of 2012. I was 12 at the time. I wrote my first legit song there and performed it on a stage in front of around 150 people, including my family. After the camp, I was thinking, “This is it! This is what I want to do for the rest of my life!” I just got hooked and have been writing, recording and playing gigs ever since. My mentors while at RLRM were Marcus Eldridge and Shellee Coley. Marcus played guitar for me for my very first showcase at Dosey Doe, and Shellee and I got to spend lots of time together because she was my mentor, inspiring and encouraging me the entire year I was in the Select Program. PUBLIC NEWS: When did the curiosity of doing music for a career hit you and do you suppose it will be something that you will do for just a while, or for a long time? Why? EMILY COLE: I really just always loved the idea of singing and performing and writing, so it was just always something that I kind of thought I might do. But, as I mentioned, at the songwriters’ camp, I wrote my first legit song, did my first performance and I got hooked, so it’s definitely something I plan on doing for a long time. I just
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love getting my music out to people so that they can hear it and maybe be like “oh I can so relate to that” or “wow my best friend can relate to this, she’s going through this right now, I’ll show her this song” you know? The goal is just to get my music heard by the world and have people relate to it and for my music to help people, in some way. PUBLIC NEWS: Tell us about some of your live performances, what songs do you sing, do you sing a cover now and then or all originals? EMILY COLE: I usually perform three to four hour gigs, so I play about 75% covers and the rest originals. Sometimes, I’ll play half and half. When playing out for people, it seems they really enjoy hearing things that are familiar, so covers are always fun to play. And, it’s really a blast when people get up and dance while you’re playing. I’ve even had people dance to my originals, so that’s really a great feeling! Some of my favorite covers I play are Stay With Me by Sam Smith, Lego House by Ed Sheeran, Force of Nature by Bea Miller, and Riptide by Vance Joy. They’re just always fun to play and I love the songs. PUBLIC NEWS: What instruments do you play, which one was the first (if more than one) and which one do you like to play most often? EMILY COLE: I love this question. Well, when I was little and in elementary is when I’d come home from school and play the piano, playing the songs we practiced singing at school while getting ready for our yearly program. My Mom, of course, noticed this and was like “Wow!” She put me in piano lessons, and she tells me she noticed right away that I took a dislike to it and was drawing away from the piano instead of wanting to play more. So, she immediately
pulled me out of lessons. She didn’t want to take away my love for music, and what she calls my ‘God Given Gift/Talent.’ She’d rather me enjoy music and thought it was better that I played by ear than not play at all. So, she let me quit lessons and I just remembered everything I learned. After that, I only played the piano every once in a while and whenever I really felt like it, which nowhere near an everyday thing. My uncle plays guitar. When I was maybe 8 or 9, we were in his truck and, for some reason; he had his guitar in the back seat. So, my uncle and I just sat in the back seat of the truck and he played the chords to the guitar while I strummed it, so that’s my earliest memory of ‘playing’ the guitar. After I did the songwriters’ camp when I was 12, I participated in their Select Songwriters Program. Everyone in the Select Program knew how to play guitar at the time. It just made me want to play guitar even more! So after the camp was over, and after starting in the Select Program, I (we) ordered myself this plastic, purple guitar off of eBay for like 20 dollars. As soon as it came in the mail, Mom took it and got it restrung with rainbow strings, because I was a typical 12 year old girl who couldn’t choose a favorite color. I sat in my room for probably 3 hours just looking up tutorials on YouTube on how to play the guitar. Then I went out to my family and watched their faces as I played 5 songs for them! (laughs) So that was the first instrument I was actually interested in, full 100 percent! After I taught myself guitar, I went on to teach myself ukulele, then the Cajon (which is that one box that you can play like a drum for those who don’t know) and I’m currently teaching myself even more piano (keyboard too), and I want to teach myself even more bass. I know a little bass, but not a whole lot.
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PUBLIC NEWS: Generally, if we understand correctly, you play solo. And perhaps use a studio band in professional recordings. Which do you prefer using and why? EMILY COLE: I’ve mostly play solo, but I know a band will be in my future. And, I’m super excited for that! I have no idea which I prefer more, because I just love playing gigs in general! I think if I had to choose, I would probably say playing with a band, because you feed off of the other people/person’s energy, and if they’re having a great time then you’re having a great time and vice versa. If the other isn’t having a great day/time, then I can aim to change that; and everyone will have a great time! What happens now sometimes is that I’m out playing solo and a friend shows up who is also a musician. There are a couple of them that I just click with. When they show up, I get very excited and hope they will hop up on stage and join me. If they are able to do so, it’s always so amazing, with such awesome energy! As for when I’m in the studio, there have been a couple of times where we have brought in live instruments, such as guitar and drums. I have to say that I do love this experience, but I also love watching my producer lay tracks down to my songs/lyrics. PUBLIC NEWS: Who do you say would be some of your musical influences? EMILY COLE: When I was younger I listened to everything from AC/DC to George Straight, and my mom’s side of the family is Cajun, so occasionally I would be taken to those Zydeco festivals with my family, but the artist I enjoyed listening to the most was Taylor Swift, who is still one of my favorite artists. A lot of my writing style comes from her. Also when I was younger, I loved listening to Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus, so a lot of my vocal and musical
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PUBLIC NEWS: Being young can be considered a hindrance (contracts, agreements etc) in the music business, but from your perspective, what do you encounter that you’d consider a hindrance? EMILY COLE: I honestly view being young as more of an advantage than anything, because I still have time to grow and learn and find myself as an artist. I want to be more than “that 15 year old who writes songs and plays a few instruments”, you know? So, to me, being young is mostly an advantage; but, then again, I’ve never really been faced with any contracts or agreements (not yet!). My parents have been keeping it slow and steady, and are dealing with things as they come my way. There have only been a couple of times, maybe even only once, that I haven’t been able to play a venue because I’m under 21, but I’m okay with that because I know I’m a teenager and some places aren’t as teenager friendly as others. I also have some great mentors who I feel are helping develop me and my sound and my songwriting. My producer is Eddie Ferguson and we have been recording at Music World. He is amazing and has such a great ear and I absolutely love everything he has done with my music. My songwriting mentor and co-writer on a lot of my songs is Chris Chimene, and I look forward to writing many more awesome songs with him. My vocal coach, Theresa Yow, is the best around and I know I wouldn’t have grown as much as I have vocally without her. I’m sure these people will be in my life forever! PUBLIC NEWS: Who are some of the artists that you are influenced by? EMILY COLE: My musical influences right now are definitely Ed Sheeran, Bea Miller, Bebe Rexha, Justin Bieber, Halsey, Alessia Cara- really just everyone in that pop/alternative alley. PUBLIC NEWS: What is your worst, so far, gig story? EMILY COLE: If I’m being honest, I haven’t had one of those. So far, I’ve been very lucky! Probably just getting my equipment rained on to be completely honest! My family and I immediately got everything covered and taken down out of the rain. Or not being able to do a gig because my voice is gone; that’s never good.
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PUBLIC NEWS: As an artist what makes you happiest EMILY COLE: There are lots of things that make me happy as both an artist and a person, because the things that make me happy as an artist make me legit happy as a person too, if that makes sense. If I had to pick 3 things, I would say: First, when people message me or come up to me and say that they really loved my song/songs and/or they could totally relate and/or that they can’t wait for the album, Secondly, when people are like ‘big fan, big fan!’ or ‘Oh my gosh I love you and your music, you’re one of my idols.’ Some will ask for a picture with me whenever we meet. I’m over here like, “hey, I’m just a fifteen-year old girl who’s obsessed with boy bands, pizza and Dunkin’ Donuts; I’m just like you!” (laughs) But, seriously,
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I think that’s one of the best feelings in the world. Lastly, whenever we’re in the studio making the track to a song and it comes out exactly how I envisioned it to sound. That’s how I know that my view as an artist is getting across and being understood. Because it’s the worst feeling in the world when you’re feeling like “oh, no one understands what I want in my career.” So, those happy moments make me feel like “Yes, this is awesome. I love it! This is what I want to do with my life!” PUBLIC NEWS: Do you read music or play by ear? When you write your songs are you also arranging them? EMILY COLE: I play by ear. I taught myself how to play the instruments that I play. So far, I haven’t been required to read music. If there comes a time where I absolutely have to read music then I’ll learn how. PUBLIC NEWS: You have a song on your website that is quite different than the others that you have written. Tell us about the song, Locked. EMILY COLE: Well, I wrote that song when I was 13. At the time, my cousin was making a few choices that weren’t exactly the best choices. We were close, and I was really mad about it, and I was just wondering why she was doing these things. So when I got to go to another camp, I wrote the “Locked.” Shortly after the camp, I met these guys named P.K and Mac. They were starting to produce music, and I wanted to start on an EP. They had me sing them the song and we recorded it. The rest is history. I was hooked! PUBLIC NEWS: You wrote a song for a friend struggling with an illness. Tell us about that. EMILY COLE: “Stayed Strong” is the first single that I released, and it’s about my 13 year old cousin Taylor. He’s battled (and beat) cancer twice now. We (Chris Chimene, Miguel Leal, and I) wrote the song so Taylor could have something to listen to while going through chemo and while he was in the hospital. The song is on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play for just $0.99, and all of the proceeds go to Taylor and his family to be donated to a charity of his choice to help find a cure for childhood cancer. I had been given the opportunity to perform for several different charity events, one being a Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation event, coordinated by the amazing Holly Baus Price. Because I played at benefits for CCRF, I was asked to be on the Atom Smasher Morning Show on MIX 96.5 for an interview. To my surprise, I was asked to play Stayed Strong and got to perform it on the Ashley Furniture Mix Live Lounge Stage. I was internally freaking out! I got to meet Atom Smasher and Shawnda McNeal and many others while I was there. This is definitely one of the most exciting things I’ve been able to experience and something I’ll never forget! PUBLIC NEWS: If someone unfamiliar with your music asked you what you’d be compared to, who would you say and why? EMILY COLE: I would probably say my music style is pop with an urban edge to it, and similar artists could be Halsey, Bea Miller, Meghan Trainor, and Melanie Martinez. PUBLIC NEWS: You are still a few years from
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being a legal adult in the sense of signing a binding contract and things like that. What are some of things you have heard from family and friends to be aware of when dealing with your career and contracts? EMILY COLE: Probably just that there are people out there that just want to take your money and don’t care if they make you go broke, and that you need to be extremely careful of what you sign. There are loopholes all over the place, and some contracts can get up to 40-50 pages long! I’m pretty lucky though because my dad’s actually an attorney, so he knows how to read over everything and understand what everything means. PUBLIC NEWS: What one piece of inspiration or motivation drives you to succeed? EMILY COLE: There are lots of things that motivate me to do what I do. The idea of my music making people happy is one of the biggest things, and it makes me want to write more, record more, and release more music. An advantage to all of this though is that I genuinely love doing music, so it doesn’t really take a whole lot of effort, I guess you could say, to get up and write, or to go and play a show, because I enjoy it and it makes me happy. PUBLIC NEWS: How do the kids that grew up with you view you now that you’ve attained a degree of fame? EMILY COLE: I have to say that I feel each and everyone one of us has a purpose in this life, and we all can attain fame in some way or another, if we work hard. One person is just as important and special as another. I’m not that different than most of my friends, because I think that most of them are happy with what they are doing up to now (we are only 15 J). With that being said, a have a great friend, Allison, from when I lived in Tomball, and she’s so amazing and
supportive, and I couldn’t ask for a better lifelong friend. Even though we are both young, I have a feeling we’ll be friends forever. We moved from Tomball to Montgomery, and the friends I’ve made here are so supportive. They try to come out to as many shows as possible, they share posts about my music stuff for me on facebook. Elena is another I know will be my forever friend! To be honest, I wouldn’t have even starting singing if it weren’t for my friends saying “hey, you’re voice is pretty good!” I haven’t exactly changed that much since I’ve starting singing; I just happen to have an interesting career path. PUBLIC NEWS: Where are some of the places you love to play and why? EMILY COLE: There’s actually a few! First is this place in Old Town Spring called Envy Wine Room, and the thing that I love the most about it is the people there are so nice and so caring, and they’re like family. The owners, Brad and Effie, are so kind and make everyone feel at home. The atmosphere at Envy is just so cozy and chill. Another place I love to play is called Rising Sun Sushi & Fusion in Humble, and it’s this really cool sushi place that has amazing food, and the people are super awesome. The manager, Sam, is always so welcoming and he makes sure everyone dining there is happy. Then there’s a place in Kingwood called The Tasting Room, and the people there are so cool and sweet and it’s always so much fun. Kendra is the manager and she’s always so kind and full of encouragement. I can’t wait to meet her daughter. And, no way can I leave out Puffabelly’s in Old Town Spring. It’s where I first started playing open mic. It’s like this huge family, and I’m so excited when I know I’ll get a chance to get out there. Kenny Courville runs the open mic and is someone who makes you feel right at home the second you walk in. He is also a musician, but he always lets
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everyone else take the stage and will sit back and give up his time to play so others can get their time on stage. You’d have to go and experience this place to know what I’m talking about here. I have met many friends at Puffabelly’s that seem like family, one of which is Chuck Collins who also holds an open mic at Swanny’s Grill. This is another place I love to play; offering wonderful atmosphere where they make you feel so good. I know I’m forgetting some, I’m sorry! PUBLIC NEWS: Your mom and dad must be proud, how have they helped you reaching your dream? EMILY COLE: Ever since I can remember, they have told my brother and I that every child is born with many gifts from God. They said that it was our job to find what made us happy and to work hard to reach our dreams, because they couldn’t do it for us. They have always encouraged us to be a good person (more like demanded this - ha! ha!) and to also do our best in whatever we choose to do. Someone can be given a gift/ talent that they can do wonders with, but if they don’t recognize it and work hard, while staying a good person, they may not get very far in life. As we grew older and participated in many sports and then starting weeding things out as we learned more about what we wanted to do and achieve, they both encouraged and cheered us on, and still do this every day. My Dad works many hours, and my Mom puts in lots of time getting us back and forth to places we want and need to be so that we can chase our dreams. I know it can sometimes be exhausting for them. Especially for my Mom, because she doesn’t get to sleep much! PUBLIC NEWS: If there was a questions that you hoped that I would have asked, but didn’t, what would that question be and how would you answer it?
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EMILY COLE: “Do you have a sibling, and is he/she also chasing a dream?” I of course would answer “Yes, I DO and Yes, He Is!” My brother, Jack, is about to turn 18 on November 1st. His dream is to be a pro golfer, and I can’t wait to watch him on tour soon. He’s been working very hard to reach his dreams. And, I know he will be successful. We are different in lots of ways, but we are very close still. I know he and I will always be there for each other. He’s really smart and knows so much about so many things (he reads a lot! ha! ha!). It’s funny though because he is a great writer also. In fact, he wrote and is on my 2nd single I release, titled “Not Over You.” He had fun when recording it, but now he says he doesn’t like that I kept him in the song, and he wants me to get a professional rapper to do his part. But, it’s very special to me, and I don’t want to change it. We’ve written a few songs together, and he writes a lot by himself, but we haven’t recorded more than the one. PUBLIC NEWS: Here is an extra question. What person or band, past or present, dead or alive, would you have loved to play music with? Why? EMILY COLE: Definitely Michael Jackson. His songs are so cool and unique, and he’s the king of pop music so you can’t go wrong with that. Someone still living would 100% be Ed Sheeran. Everything about him is just incredible. I already have it planned out in my head what the song would sound like if it happened by chance: it would just be me and him with his guitar, and we’d be sitting in a room together in front of the mic, singing just a simple love song of sorts while he’s playing the guitar, and it’d be a one take recording with harmonies and he could even maybe use his loop pedal. Let’s just say my life would be complete if that happened! (laughs)
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LIVE MUSIC GUIDE - MONTGOMERY COUNTY Fri 10/16 - Samantha Fish Game On Sports Bar 1717 N. Fraiser Conroe 936-788-6209 www.gameonsportsandmusic.com Open Mic Every Wednesday at 8pm Sat Oct 3 9:30pm Kuntree Klazz Fri Oct 9 9:30pm Corey Michael Band Fri Oct 16 9:30pm Storm Warning Sat Oct 17 9:30pm J.W.Lane Fri Oct 23 9:30pm Sundance Head Sat Oct 24 9:30pm Reggie Jamz and Band Fri Oct 30 9:30pm Legacy Sat oct 31 9:30pm Scooter Brown 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
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Genuwine Tasting Room 6503 FM 1488 #401 Magnolia 832-934-2675 www.mygenuwine.com [no cover unless stated *] Thurs. Oct. 1 Nathan Bonnes Fri. Oct. 2 Mike Allen & Stephan Sullivan Sat. Oct. 3 Sean Harrold Wed. Oct 7 Leslie Krafka Thurs. Oct. 8 Corey Michaels Fri. Oct. 9 Thawind Mills Sat. Oct. 10 Michael Martin Wed. Oct. 14 Bridjette Thurs. Oct. 15 Sheri Lavo Fri. Oct. 16 Brian Pounds 7:30-10:30pm Sat. Oct. 17 Texxas Heat 7-11pm Sun. Oct. 18 Louis Lamb & the Gentle Lamb Experience 4-8pm Wed. Oct. 21 Hannah Smith Thurs. Oct. 22 Kevin Black $15 ***cover charge Fri. Oct. 23 Kevin Black $15 ***cover charge Sat. Oct. 24 Kevin Black $15 ***cover charge Wed. Oct. 28 Bridjette Thurs. Oct. 29 Bobby Martin Fri. Oct. 30 Scott Haskins Sat. Oct. 31 Girl Friday **cover charge
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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
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Thurday FarLand jams with Adam McFarland Sat Oct 3 9pm Kimberly McCarver Band Fri Oct 9 9pm Zach Walther Band Sat Oct 10 9pm Texas Johnny Boy Fri Oct 16 9pm Mike Amabile and Run Over Twice Fri Oct 23 9pm Hunter McKithan Sat Oct 24 9pm The Powell Brothers Fri Nov 13 9pm The Matchsellers Dosey Doe Music Cafe 463 FM 1488, Conroe 936-321-2171 www.doseydoe.com \ Fri 10/2 - Deryl Dodd Sat Oct 3 Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown
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EMILY COLE’S CD RELEASE PARTY SATURDAY OCTOBER 17, 2015 6pm - 10pm RANSOM’S STEAKHOUSE & SALOON 300 C B STEWART DRIVE MONTGOMERY, TEXAS 936-597-6677
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LIVE MUSIC GUIDE - SOUTHERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY & NORTH HARRIS COUNTY SPRING 18 Bombshells
21005 I-45 North, Spring 281-288-2769 www.4bombshells.com
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18433 Kuykendahl Rd Spring 281-533-3000 www.chicagojoesspring.com Thurs, Fri & Sat Dueling Pianos
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100 Cypresswood Dr., Spring 281-528-0600 no music events reported
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10 19th Hole Grill & Bar
202 Sawdust Rd #118, Spring 281-363-2574 www.19th.cc [$10 cover on all shows] Thu Oct 01 8pm Tribe Hill Sat Oct 03 8pm Hold On Hollywood, Rockett Queen Thu Oct 08 8pm Thursday Night Jam Fri Oct 09 8pm Channing Sall CD Release Party w/Channing Sall, AP Stark [This is a very special show...check back soon for official details] Sat Oct 10 8pm Klondike Kat, Hulk Dmi, Faze Outoatnawf, Queen Lady Bishop, Keeno, T.A.Y.E S.W.I.F.T, Louie G, C-Dale, Iaahdden, Lady G And Rayro, Loc Owe, Edj The I.C.E. Man, Rail G, Murdahmone Thu Oct 15 8pm OFFICIAL Un-Official PRE Buzzfest Party - NO COVER 21+ w/December In Red, Awaiting Eli Fri Oct 16 8pm Reckless High, Beyond All Deception, Beyond Oblivion, Devils Adversary Sat Oct 17 8pm Black Kennedy, Unknown Brothers Thu Oct 22 8pm Thursday Night Jam Fri Oct 23 8pm White Label Analog Sat Oct 24 8pm Troublemaker Thu Oct 29 8pm Thursday Night Jam Fri Oct 30 8pm Another Pearl Harbor, Farewell to Solace Sat Oct 31 8pm HALLOWEEN PARTY! [Details coming] Fri Nov 6 8pm madSons Sat Nov 7 8pm Enchant, Dimension, Color Chemistry, Relayer
Daddy 11 Crabby 25186 I-45, The Woodlands 281-296-2722
www.crabbydaddy.com Shows begin at 7pm Sat Oct 3 The One Night Stand (ONS) Sat Oct 10 TBA
Moon Wine Bar 12 Crescent 440 Rayford Rd., #115, Spring 281-364-WINE (9463)
www.crescentmoonwinebar.com Every Thursday is Salsa Music Night Fri Oct 2 8:30pm Yelba’s Variety Band Sat Oct 3 8:30pm Playbyz’s Band Fri Oct 9 8:30pm Checkered Past Band Sat Oct 10 8:30pm RL & Deep Soul Band Fri Oct 16 7pm Texas Star-Pure Texas Talent Sat Oct 17 8:30pm Johnny & the Spinsters Fri Oct 23 7pm Texas Star-Pure Texas Talent Sat Oct 24 8:30pm Luther and the Healers Fri Oct 30 7pm Texas Star-Pure Texas Talent Sat Oct 31 7pm Halloween Party Fri Nov 6 8:30pm Alter Ego Band Sat Nov 7 8pm Fab 5 Fri Nov 13 8pm Cool Breeze Band Sat Nov 14 8:30pm Elvis Is In The House Fri Nov 20 TBA Sat Nov 21 8:30pm Luther and the Healers Fri Nov 27 8:30pm Johnny & the Spinsters Sat Nov 28 8:30pm Yelba’s Variety Band
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion The Woodlands, 281-210-1105 www.woodlandscenter.org Thu, Oct. 1 8pm An Evening with the Houston Ballet Thu, Oct. 8 7pm Counting Crows w/Citizen Cope & Hollis Brown Fri, Oct. 16 6pm Oddball Comedy Festival w/Aziz Ansari, Amy Schumer, Bridget Everett, TJ Miller, Anthony Jeselnik, Jeff Ross, Nick Kroll, Nick Thune and Ashley Barnhill Sat, Oct. 17 1pm Buzzfest 34 w/Papa Roach, Bring Me the Horizon, Panic! at the Disco, Candlebox, P.O.D., Big Wreck, The Struts, Yelawolf, Atlas Genius, Pvris, Houndmouth, Wolf Alice, Our Lady Peace and Pop Evil Fri, Oct. 23 7:30pm Hocus Pocus Pops w/Houston Symphony Sat, Oct. 24 5pm Majic 102.1 Under the Stars with Babyface, Jaheim, Keith Sweat and Tony! Toni! Toné Sat, Nov. 7 7pm Zac Brown Band Sat, Nov. 14 10am 20th Annual Children’s Festival Sun, Nov. 15 noon 20th Annual Children’s Festival Thu, Dec. 3 7:30pm Holly Jolly Jingle Sat, Dec. 5 7pm KSBJ Presents Christmas with Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith
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That One Bar
21 4660 Louetta #100, Spring 832-562-3942
www.thatonebar.com Fri Oct 2 9pm Beggars Union Fri Jan 1 9pm .07 Blues Band
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Doe Big Barn 13 Dosey 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands 281-367-3774
www.doseydoe.com Fri Oct 2 8:30pm Clay Shelburn Sat Oct 3 8:30pm Austin English with Josh Langston Sun Oct 4 8:30pm Booker T Thur Oct. 6 8:30pm Herman’s Hermits Featuring Peter Noone Fri Oct. 9 8:30pm Johnny Lee Sat Oct. 10 8:30pm Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne Solid Soul Tue Oct. 13 8:30pm The Bellamy Brothers with Kyle Hutton - Real Life Real Music Wed Oct. 14 8:30pm Chatham County Line Thur Oct. 15 8:30pm Howard Jones Fri Oct. 16 8:30pm Sammy Kershaw Sat Oct. 17 8:30pm Tony Joe White Sun Oct. 18 Mercury Orchestra - Moments Wed Oct. 21 8:30pm The Toadies Thur Oct. 22 8:30pm Reckless Kelly Fri Oct. 23 8:30pm Hal Ketchum
14 Papa’s Ice House
314 Pruitt Rd, Spring 713-364-8140 www.papasicehousetx.com No music announced
CYPRESS CREEK Acadia
15 3939 FM 1960 W., Houston 281-893-2860
www.acadiabarandgrill.com Sat Oct 17 1pm Grindfest 2015
The Concert Pub North 16 2470 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston 281-583-8111 www.theconcertpub.com No Music Reported
OLD TOWN SPRING Jailhouse Saloon 281-288-0255 www.jailhousesaloontx.com
16 310 Preston, Spring Puffabellys
17 100 Main St, Spring 281-350-3376
www.puffabellys.com Wednesdays 8pm Davin James’ Songwriter Showcase Thursdays 6pm Open Mic
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TOMBALL Brautigams Bar & Grill
24 106 Market St, Tomball 832-698-4461 www.brautigamsbarngrill.com Thurs Oct 22 8pm Sheila Marshall
25 Cheers 916 West Main St., Tomball 281-351-2599
no website Sat Oct 3 8pm TBA Sat Oct 10 8pm TBA
Main Street Crossing
26 111 West Main St., Tomball 281-290-0431
www.mainstreetcrossing.com Thurs Oct 1 8pm Shinyribs Fri Oct 2 8pm B J Thomas Weds Oct 7 8pm Charlie Robison Thurs Oct 8 8pm Darden Smith Fri Oct 9 8pm Michael Martin Murphey Sat Oct 10 8pm Michael Martin Murphey
27 The Empty Glass
104 Market Street, Tomball 832-698-4722 www.theemptyglass.com Thursdays are Open Mic Nights Sat Oct 3 8pm TBA Sat Oct 10 8pm TBA
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MONTROSE Rudyards
28 2010 Waugh Dr Houston
713-521-0521 www.rudyardspub.com Weekday shows & Sunday, doors open at 8pm Most Mondays are Open Mic/Comedy Shows, always free Friday and Saturday, doors open at 9pm [unless otherwise mentioned] First band listed is headliner/or plays last. Music starts at 10pm Thurs Oct 1 10pm Teen Daze, Heavenly Beat Fri Oct 2 10pm Race To The Moon, Brand New Hearts, Middle Child Sat Oct 3 10pm Purapharm, Casual Strangers, My Twilight Pilot, Nina Plememos Thurs Oct 8 10pm Adia Vitoria Fri Oct 9 10pm Golden Sombrero, Since Always, Mothertone Sat Oct 10 10pm Tricounty Terror, Baron Von Bomblast, Khobretti Thurs Oct 15 10pm Computer Magic Fri Oct 16 10pm The Dirty Seeds, Serial Hawk, Destroyer Of Light, Project Armageddon Sat. Oct 17 10pm Mike Stinson, Jason James Sun. Oct 18 2pm Angel Wings and Purry Things benefit with The Blaggards ($20 tickets) Tue. Oct 20 8pm & 10pm Bootown presents: Grown Up Story Time $5 Cover Thur. Oct 22 8pm Pegstar presents: Matt Pond PA, Laura Stevenson ($13adv/$15dos) Fri. Oct 23 10pm Skillit, Bambachica, Carransa Sat. Oct 24 10pm Daniel from Redshift Writers: TBA Sun. Oct 25 10pm Pegstar presents: Bob Moses($12/All ages) Thur. Oct 29 7pm St. Arnold Beer Dinner Fri. Oct 30 10pm Funeral Horse, Bellringer, Baron Von Bomblast, Sat. Oct 31 HALLOWEEN!!! TBA
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www.mcgonigels.com Thurs Oct 1 7pm Amanda Pearcy Thurs Oct 1 9:30pm Scott Mulvahill Fri Oct 2 7pm Warren Hood Fri Oct 2 9:30pm Ancient Cat Society Sat Oct 3 7pm Dawn & Hawkes Sat Oct 3 9:30pm Mike Stinson Thurs Oct 8 7pm Druha Trava Thurs Oct 8 9:30pm Robert Ellis Fri Oct 9 7pm Junior Brown Fri Oct 9 9:30pm Junior Brown Sat Oct 10 7pm American Aquarium Sat Oct 10 9:30pm American Aquarium Thurs Oct 15 7pm Bob Schneider Thurs Oct 15 9:30pm Bob Schneider Fri Oct 16 7pm Bruce Robison Fri Oct 16 9:30pm Phoebe Hunt Sat Oct 17 7pm Joe Ely Sat Oct 17 9:30pm Joe Ely
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281-497-4625 www.shakespearepub.net Every Sunday Sparetime Murray & the Honeymakers Blues Jam Fri Oct 2 9:30pm .07 Blues Band Sat Oct 3 9:30pm Greg Izor and the Box Kickers Fri Oct 9 9:30pm Tony Vega Band Sat Oct 10 9:30pm Bad Brad and the Fat Cats Fri Oct 16 9:30pm Larry Tillery and the Vagabond Dreamers Sat Oct 17 9:30pm Kathy Murray & the Kilowatts Fri Oct 23 9:30pm Birdlegg Sat Oct 24 9:30pm Mighty Orq & the Unusuals Fri Oct 30 9:30pm Big Cletus Blues Experience Sat Oct 31 9:30pm Lucky Losers w/Cathy Lemons & Phil Berkowitz
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Alley Theatre Announces First Alley Up Close Event One Night Only with legendary American actor Hal Holbrook on October 19 HOUSTON – Artistic Director Gregory Boyd is pleased to announce legendary American actor Hal Holbrook as his first Alley Up Close guest on October 19 in the Hubbard Theatre. Alley Up Close will feature intimate conversations with Mr. Boyd and notable actors, directors and writers as they discuss their work and careers in the past, present, and future throughout the season. Mr. Holbrook has a strong history with the Alley Theatre including the 2005 world premiere of Be My Baby.
Small Business / Big Change Economic Perspectives from Artists and Artrepreneurs Opening + Market: October 24, 2015 | 4-7pm On view: October 24, 2015 – February 28, 2016 Artists’ Walkthrough: October 24, 2015 | 2:30 – 4pm HOUSTON - Houston, like many cities, flows through cycles of gentrification. The various stages of this cycle can be seen throughout the City currently, but they are only truly felt by those displaced. From the Project Row Houses (PRH) site, the encroachment of this cycle is evident in the razed lots and corporate signs (Future Site of Townhouses | Grand Opening!) that dot the landscape. The Third Ward community now finds itself entering a new stage of economic development, but enduring storefronts remind us of how the neighborhood once functioned. Reflecting on this state of affairs, PRH presents Round 43: Small Business/Big Change: Economic Perspectives from Artists and Artrepreneurs. “This Round is very exciting because, as it states in the title, we are presenting different perspectives on the values of small business,” said Public Art Director Ryan N. Dennis. Through this Round, PRH invites viewers to actively engage with both creative entrepreneurs and visual artists who address
economic issues within their practice. Round 43 poses the following questions: How are strategies for economic sustainability played out from the individuals to the collective? How, within a neighborhood being gentrified, do we push against big-business models that so easily find their way into small neighborhoods without supplying any forms of support to small business? Historically, what successful economic models and values have been used that might lay the foundation for future development? “The context of the Round is especially relevant now as cities start to think about neighborhood sustainability,” Dennis stated. “We are in a moment when we have to remember what was done in the past and create contemplative spaces that allow communities to re-center. We want to inspire movement and support for individuals who are putting in the work as a small business owner or investigating ideas of economic sustainability through art. That’s what we’re striving for with this Round.” Building off of PRH’s longstanding value of economic sustainability, Small Business/ Big Change utilizes art as a method and lens of social change to explore these ideas and question the current economic models within
a neighborhood context. Throughout the viewing period, creative entrepreneurs will be given the tools needed to grow their businesses, and artists will be invited to respond to these topics through site-specific installations and programming. Participating artists include Nsenga Knight, Shani Peters, Kameelah Janan Rasheed, Martine Syms (in collaboration with Diamond Stingily), Charisse Weston and small business owners Ella Russell and Fredia Mitchell. In conjunction with the Round, a series of public programs will also be created to initiate dialogue around economic sustainability in resource-challenged neighborhoods. About Project Row Houses Project Row Houses (PRH) is a communitybased arts and culture non-profit organization in Houston’s northern Third Ward, one of the city’s oldest African American neighborhoods. The mission of Project Row Houses is to be the catalyst for transforming community through the celebration of art and AfricanAmerican history and culture. Learn more at ProjectRowHouses.org
“Hal Holbrook is unique among American actors – having created landmark performances in theatre, film and television over a six decades long career,” commented Mr. Boyd. “I shall always treasure the performances by Hal and his late wife Dixie Carter in Be My Baby. I’m thrilled that our audiences can now get a chance to get to know him a bit more as an actor and an artist.” Best known for his Tony Award winning portrayal of Mark Twain in Mark Twain Tonight!, Mr. Holbrook’s storied career includes five Emmy Awards and appearances in more than 40 films including All the Presidents Men, Into the Wild (Academy Award Nomination), and Lincoln directed by Stephen Spielberg. Additional artists for Alley Up Close to be announced throughout the fall. ABOUT HAL HOLBROOK Hal Holbrook was born Harold Rowe Holbrook, Jr. on February 17, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio to Aileen (Davenport), a vaudeville dancer, and Harold Rowe Holbrook, Sr. After serving in WWII, Holbrook attended Denison University, where his senior honors project focused on constructing a two-person show playing characters from Shakespeare to Mark Twain. He first played Mark Twain as a solo act in 1954, at Lock Haven State Teachers College in Pennsylvania and continued to develop the project in a Greenwich Village Nightclub and on tour across America for the next five years. Ed Sullivan saw the act in the nightclub and invited him to appear on his variety show in 1956. Three years later, after honing it for countless audiences Holbrook opened Mark Twain Tonight! off Broadway and became an overnight success. He toured the country again, performed for President Eisenhower and at the Edinburgh Festival in continued on page 24
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Mercer Botanic Gardens Honors Popular Gardening Writer
You won’t find Brenda Beust Smith toiling in the garden. Before becoming the gardening columnist at the Houston Chronicle more than 45 years ago, Smith had grown little more than elephant ears and monkey grass. “In the beginning, when I named it the Lazy Gardener column, no one would take me seriously,” she said. “I interviewed our local experts — hibiscus show coming up? I interviewed the local hibiscus experts. Ditto
for all the other organizations. “Then I became a Master Gardener, which is without a doubt, the best horticultural money I have ever spent. But even after all that, I still maintain that my real expertise is knowing where the real experts are.” The column was a surprising hit, eventually becoming Houston’s longest running. Now an accomplished gardener herself, Smith will be the honoree for Moonlight Over Mercer: Dine, Dance, and Donate Saturday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. The event includes savory appetizers, a gourmet cocktail buffet, and complimentary wine and beer under the stars while the DJ Brothers entertain. A longtime Mercer supporter, Smith has watched the park grow from a 14.5 acre tract to more than 300 acres with miles of nature trails, plus formal and native gardens throughout the park. Along the way, she’s formed relationships with Mercer experts, played a
key role in promoting Mercer events, and even made guest appearances at Mercer. “Over the years Brenda has supported Mercer by attending many events like March Mart as an expert to meet with visitors,” said Mercer Director Darrin Duling. “She’s spoken at many of our events and is also a regular visitor to the gardens.” Smith’s love of Mercer began in the ’70s when she brought her 3-year-old son Blake to walk the trails with her. While the newly donated park consisted of only a few paths, Thelma Mercer’s house, and camellias at the time, the experience was magical for Smith. “We walked up and down that bank, with all the mosquitoes, and I can remember being so awed—out of my mind, literally—when all of a sudden, there in the woods, Thelma’s camellias bloomed. I’ll never forget that sight,” she said. By then, Smith had already begun to develop a reputation as a different type of gardening columnist. Instead of cultivated lawns and pampered exotics, Smith embraced hardy wildflowers and Gulf Coast natives that didn’t require pesticide, fertilizers, and daily watering to survive. “I considered it just creating busy work. Definitely anti-lazy gardening. Why keep plants if you had to do all that extra work when you could plant beautiful things that didn’t need it?” she said. “I was on the right track all along, just not for the right reasons.” When the environmental gardening movement caught on, Smith was already ahead of most of her horticulturist colleagues. Her lazy gardening techniques and sound advice on how to incorporate natives into a landscape without sacrificing beauty made the column a
hit among homeowners and environmentalists alike. “A steadily growing number of gardeners know it’s better to plant natives and Gulf Coast-hardies,” she said. “We need to tell them how to work natives into landscapes so we don’t negatively affect the property values of our neighbors.” Smith later expanded her brand of lazy gardening to include a “Lazy Gardener” segment on PBS for more than a decade, an hour-long, call-in “Eco-Gardening” show on KPFT, and a popular calendar series that was compiled into “The Lazy Gardener’s Guide.” Smith now focuses on her weekly Lazy Gardener & Friends Houston Garden Newsletter, which she publishes with John Ferguson and Mark Bowen of Nature’s Way Resources, while also serving as a horticulture lecturer and freelance writer. To purchase tickets to Moonlight Over Mercer, contact The Mercer Society at 713274-7160 or msociety@hcp4.net. Tickets are $75, and all proceeds benefit special garden projects and programs at Mercer. With leadership from Commissioner R. Jack Cagle, Mercer Botanic Gardens is a Harris County Precinct 4 Parks facility located one mile north of FM 1960 at 22306 Aldine Westfield Road in Humble, 77338. Harris County Precinct 4 programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, sex, religion, national origin, or physical ability. Anyone seeking additional information or requiring special assistance to participate in any program should contact Mercer at 713-2744160 or online at www.hcp4.net/community/ parks/mercer.
received two Emmy Awards for his impassioned performance of Commander Bucher in Pueblo. The role of Abraham Lincoln in the series based upon Carl Sandberg’s acclaimed biography brought him another Emmy and then a nomination for the Stage Manager in Our Town.
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Scotland. The State Department sent him on a tour of Europe where he became the first American dramatic attraction to go behind the Iron Curtain after World War Two. He served two years in the original Lincoln Center Repertory Company at its temporary Greenwich Village home, playing Marco in O’Neill’s Marco Millions, the German Major in Arthur Miller’s Incident at Vichy, the Bailiff in Tartuffe and replaced Jason Robards in After the Fall. He continued touring Twain and playing Broadway roles in Glass Menagerie, Man of La Mancha, I Never Sang For My Father, Does A Tiger Wear A Necktie? with young Al Pacino and brought Mark Twain to Broadway where it won a Tony Award and Emmy nomination and it was seen on CBS Television by 30 million people. He returned to New York with Twain in 1977 and 2005 and after over 2000 performances continues to perform the role throughout the country today. As The Senator on the 1971 NBC series, Holbrook and the show won six Emmy’s. The following year he and Martin Sheen made television history in That Certain Summer, the first television movie to treat a homosexual relationship sympathetically. Holbrook
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He made his film debut at the age of 40 in The Group and is known for playing Deep Throat in All The President’s Men (1976). His 40-odd films include Wall Street, The Fog, That Evening Sun, Into The Wild for which he received an Academy Award nomination, and Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln. Holbrook was Burt Reynolds father-in-law on television’s Evening Shade, and was Katey Sagal’s father on Sons of Anarchy. He had the most fun playing opposite his late wife, actress and singer Dixie Carter, on her series Designing Women, as he did here at the Alley in Be My Baby. TICKET INFORMATION Alley Up Close with Hal Holbrook will take place on Monday, October 19 at 7:30 in the Hubbard Theatre. Tickets start at $21 and are
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ABOUT THE ALLEY THEATRE The Alley Theatre, one of America’s leading not-for-profit theatres, is a nationally recognized performing arts company lead by Artistic Director Gregory Boyd and Managing Director Dean R. Gladden. Home to a Resident Company of actors, the Alley creates a wide-ranging repertoire and innovative productions of classics, neglected modern plays, and premieres. Alley All New, the initiative to commission and develop new work year round, features the Alley All New Festival each season presenting workshops and readings of new plays and musicals in process. A recipient of the Special Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, the Alley has brought productions to Broadway, 40 American cities including New York’s Lincoln Center and internationally to Berlin, Paris, and St. Petersburg throughout its 69 year history.
LOCAL EATS I walked into Cisco’s Salsa Company and instantly forgot I was in Tomball, TX. Did I just get teleported to an island cantina with a beautiful outdoor patio with red umbrellas and some of the best margaritas I have ever had? Well, that is sure what it felt like. If you are looking for Tex-Mex, Cisco’s has some; but it is all about their fresh tasting Baja California Mex., which is so hard to find around here. Cisco’s Salsa Company was started in 1971 in Southern California by Bob Wilson, Sr. Mr. Wilson is the father of Bob Jr. and Laura Wilson, the owners of Cisco’s in Tomball, TX. It has been family owned and operated for over 40 years. Cisco’s prides itself on preparing the finest, freshest, award-winning Mexican Cuisine, along with fantastic margaritas and a great atmosphere. Cisco’s commitment to freshness is showcased in recipes that are prepared daily using quality ingredients such as USDA Prime beef, the freshest seafood, and the finest hand-selected produce available. The Cantina style area features offerings such as fresh-squeezed, hand shaken margaritas and a stellar tequila selection. Cisco’s also has a brunch menu on Sundays 10am-2pm. Surprisingly Cisco’s also has this diner’s favorite burger in Tomball. Nick’s Picks for Cisco’s:
Appetizers: Cisco’s Chunky Custom Guacamole or Ceviche Soup/Salad: Cisco’s Tortilla Soup or Cisco’s Classic Wedge Salad Entrée’s: Enchilada Suizas or Rib eye Asada Dessert: Sopapilla Cheesecake or Deep Fried Ice Cream Brunch: Mexican French Toast or Nava’s Chilaquiles Lunch: The Cabo Combo (a fish taco & a steak carbon enchilada with Verde sauce) or Cisco’s Baja Burger Margaritas: The Original Mason Jar Rita or Big Bob’s Top Shelf Rita Laura and her husband, Dennis, also bought Nonnie’s Soda Fountain in July of 2014, which is conveniently located less then a mile across Main Street in The Depot area. Let me tell you, this place is adorable, with lots of old school charm. continued on page 26
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continued from page 25 Known for their desserts such as sundaes, shakes, malts, cobblers, brownies, floats, banana splits and hand drawn ice cream sodas, Nonnie’s even has a great menu for lunch (more on that later in the interview). Nick’s Picks for Nonnie’s Soda Shop:
Soup/Salad: Tomato Basil Bisque or Nonnie’s Salad w/ Grilled Chicken Entrée’s: Ultimate Grilled Cheese or Chili & Cheddar Dog Pasta: Nonnie’s Mac & Cheese Dessert: Turtle Fudge Sundae or Hot Peach Cobbler ala mode I had the chance to sit down with Laura, who also serves as the Cisco’s Tomball Location Manager, We talked about everything Cisco’s and Nonnie’s has to offer. NICK RAMA: What can somebody expect on his or her first visit to Cisco’s? LAURA WILSON: We have a really cool atmosphere, awesome margaritas, and much more than authentic Baja Mexican dishes. We also have steaks, sandwiches, salads and soups. We try to be the absolute best at what we do. We have a great patio and a friendly staff. NICK RAMA: What are some of your specialties at Cisco’s? LAURA WILSON: The number one seller is our Fish Taco, and all of our seafood dishes do really well. Seafood Diablo is a customer favorite. We always take notice of what our customers prefer on the menu, so that we can adapt our specials to
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their tastes. NICK RAMA: Cisco’s has a unique happy hour. What can you tell me about it? LAURA WILSON: At our “Three O’clock Anywhere” Happy Hour (Mon – Fri 2-4pm), we have $3 house Margaritas, $3 house wines, $3 well drinks, $3 beers and $3 appetizers, and you can sit anywhere inside or out on our exceptional patio to enjoy them. Our happy hour continues with the same prices at the bar and the tiki patio until 7pm. NICK RAMA: I see you have expanded your beer selection. What can someone expect? LAURA WILSON: Cisco’s will offer one of the largest Texas Craft Beer lines in North Houston with beers from local breweries such as Southern Star, Rahr and Sons, Saint Arnold, No Label, Karbach, and many others. We are proud to offer the quality craft products that are manufactured here in Texas. We feel that local Texas breweries are crafting some of the finest beer available worldwide and we are looking forward to offering these selections along with our excellent Margarita and Tequila selections. NICK RAMA: What made you open in Tomball? Cisco’s is a hidden gem and off the beaten path. LAURA WILSON: My husband Dennis and I came here a little over twenty-three years ago and loved Old Town Tomball. My brother came out to visit last year and we were driving through the area and saw this space for lease. Old Town Tomball is a unique area and we wanted the locals to have a community hang out with a family atmosphere, but a place that is still nice enough for a date. We have been open since August 2011
and have expanded our outdoor seating area. Our opening coincided with the redevelopment of Old Tomball, and we consider Cisco’s to be the first step in this city’s push to have more of a nightlife. NICK RAMA: Speaking of Tomball’s Nightlife, we hear you now have music performances. Tell us more. LAURA WILSON: Yes, we have live music on the patio Friday and Saturday nights. Acoustic Country & Rock from 7pm – 10 pm, which goes really well with a Cisco’s Mason Jar Margarita. NICK RAMA: I noticed you have a banquet room next door; tell me about that? LAURA WILSON: The “Sol de Luna” room can accommodate groups of up to 100 people and we do private parties, birthdays, wedding events and office parties. We think of it as where Santa Barbara meets the Hill Country. The room exudes the warmth and ambience necessary for the special moments of your life. Guests have their choice of a full bar, a traditional Mexican menu, or alternative menus to fit any occasion in order to provide options for everyone. We even have an area of the restaurant that is an old train caboose that we use for smaller events. The party caboose holds 20 people. NICK RAMA: What can someone expect walking in to Nonnie’s Soda Fountain for the first time? LAURA WILSON: It’s a really cool old school style soda shop, featuring Hank’s Gourmet Ice Creams. I think Hank’s is the best ice cream in the country and they are family owned right here in Houston. Hank’s Ice Cream is all-natural,
and you can really taste the difference. We have sundaes, shakes, malts, cobblers, brownies, floats, banana splits and hand drawn ice cream sodas. We have an awesome lunch with a farm fresh menu of homemade soups, sandwiches and salads. Our favorites are the gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and homemade mac and cheese. The kids love our hot dogs, Chili cheese dogs and Frito Pies. (our chili is homemade). Cisco’s Salsa Company Grill & Cantina
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Howl-oween Series – Part I: Jaws and the Meaning of Horror by Glen Ryan Tadych
Filmsite.org defines a horror film as “an unsettling film designed to frighten and panic, cause dread and alarm, and to invoke our hidden worst fears, often in a terrifying, shocking finale, while captivating and entertaining us at the same time in a cathartic experience.”
Behind Psycho (1960), the American Film Institute lists Jaws as the second-most thrilling film in one hundred years of American cinema. Prior to 1975, the horror genre gave us classics such as Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), The Wolf Man (1941), The Thing from Another World (1951), Psycho, The Birds (1963), Night of the Living Dead (1968) and The Exorcist (1973). These films, in their time, set the standard for what scares us on the big screen.
In looking at this definition, I find our perception of horror has shifted to a narrower view these days. Generally speaking, we expect a horror film to involve a supernatural element, zombies or a knife-wielding killer; the result of three bloated Psycho brought anxiety to anyone who stepped in decades of tasteless horror the shower, making what was once a relaxing place films, sequels and remakes. to refresh one’s self a claustrophobic nightmare begging the question, “Who’s there?” In light of these trends and the film’s 40th anniJaws took this a step further by placing that same versary, I dedicate the first fear in the world’s oceans. However, today Jaws of this October series seems to sit aside from horror films rather than Glen Ryan Tadych part to one of the greatest, but among them. And while I’m sure some, along with often dismissed horror films of all time: Jaws. myself, don’t hesitate to place Jaws into the horror category, there are certainly others who refuse on Set in the beach resort community of Amaccount of “it’s only a thriller,” action-adventure ity Island, a great white shark puts a damper on film or summer blockbuster. summer festivities when a young girl’s remains wash ashore. Fearing for the safety of the island’s Action-adventure in regard to Jaws makes sense, citizens, Police Chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) of course, because it is Steven Spielberg after all, fights the town’s mayor (Murray Hamilton) to close the man who gave us Indiana Jones. But we must the beaches. The mayor’s stubbornness prevails, remember Spielberg wasn’t a household name prior resulting in several more deaths, one on the Fourth to 1975. Up until then, he was known for his work of July. in television, Amblin’ (1968), Duel (1971) and The Teamed with marine biologist Matt Hooper Sugarland Express (1974). We know him today for (Richard Dreyfuss) and shark hunter Quint (Robert his family-oriented films, adventures and historical Shaw), the three venture out to sea to take on the dramas; not the case in the early ‘70s. predator and put an end to the summer terror, but little do they know this shark will give them more Some might argue that because of Jaws’ summer than they bargained for. setting, the film feels more like a “summer movie,”
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and not a horror film one would watch in October. I’m not going to dispute this because I’m definitely fond of watching Jaws in the summer, particularly on the Fourth of July. However, this doesn’t mean the film can’t fall into the category of horror. We moviegoers like to make these rationalizations, often losing sight of what a film really is at times. The genre to which a film belongs doesn’t change just because one feels like watching it at one time of the year as opposed to another. And it’s not impossible for a film, like Jaws, to fit within multiple genres, but when a film produces numerous screams from its audience, gives viewers nightmares and instills a mortal fear of the water among an entire generation, it’d be stupid to label the film as anything but horror. An example of the film’s effect on audiences in 1975 is given in the documentary Spotlight On Location: The Making of Jaws (2000), when producer David Brown recalls his first screening of Jaws with an audience, noting that “the screams started, and they never stopped.” Other elements which may deter some viewers are parts of John Williams’ score. The score is polarized in tone, giving the listener moments of both fright and joy throughout the film, but then again that’s the point. Such contrast is perfect for a horror film, which is what can make so edgy for the viewer. Most of Jaws also takes place in daylight, causing that fear of the dark, a commonality in horror films, to be less prominent. But some things can be just as scary in the light as in the dark, as Jaws perfectly demonstrates. These elements, and others like them, distract viewers from Jaws’ true identity when they shouldn’t; especially to those born after the film’s release. No one would argue Jaws’ status as a
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thriller, but one might ask as to what specifically makes it horror? For one, it’s important to examine what horror means to audiences today, as opposed to 40 years ago. The perception of horror in film has changed drastically since the ‘70s, mainly due to the success of John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978). And while Halloween wasn’t the first slasher film ever made, it popularized the genre, spawning an abundance of sequels, remakes and films with similar themes and elements. Even slasher films released prior to Halloween gained more recognition due to its popularity and success, so it’s not surprising the horror genre has become more synonymous with slashers today, taking attention away from non-slasher horror films like Jaws. Most horror films today also either revolve heavily around gore, jump scares or paranormal elements, and while Jaws does feature jump scares and gore, the extreme emphasis on these elements in contemporary horror diminishes the effect of these elements by 1975 standards. Now, even with cultural perception shifts in play, one might still argue that Jaws is only a thriller. But what really is the difference between horror and thriller? One might say a thriller applies suspense, excitement and tension to a film’s story, while horror plays on the audience’s fears. Well, Jaws executes both in an exceptional fashion by playing on one’s fear of the water while implementing suspense, excitement and tension to heighten the impact of that fear. The fact is, and most of my generation may not understand this, Jaws scared the life out of people in 1975, and probably more than any horror film
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before it considering its cultural impact. When a film terrifies a country into avoiding the beach during the summer, it’s fair to say a powerful impression has been made. Film critic Jeffrey Lyons said in a 2010 CNN interview that he hasn’t been in the ocean since he saw the film. Lyons’ comment brings the scene between Brody and his wife (Lorraine Gary) regarding their son following the death of a young boy to mind. “I don’t think he’ll ever go in the water again after what happened yesterday!” Mrs. Brody exclaims. Jaws is also responsible for our fear of sharks. In a 2005 National Geographic interview, shark biologist George Burgess said, “(Jaws) perpetuated the myths about sharks as man-eaters and bloodthirsty killers…even though the odds of an individual entering the sea and being attacked by a shark are almost infinitesimal.” Shark sightings and hunting increased following the film’s release, further instilling the prejudice toward these animals; a prejudice which remains today. The fear is simply in our blood, and it’s all because of this film and its many elements. The Poster [refer to header photo] What isn’t horrifying about the image of a monstrous beast swimming up to swallow an unknowing swimmer? Just imagine yourself swimming peacefully in the ocean as this leviathan slowly approaches from below. Still calm? The Theme [video link] What does anyone think when they hear the notorious Dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun…? Something lurking. A slow-approaching predator. Terror. This musical theme is so well-known, even those who haven’t seen Jaws know its significance. First Victim [video link] If one only hears the horrifying screams of Chrissie Watkins, I’m pretty sure E.T. and Indiana Jones don’t come to mind. Ben Gardner [video link] This scene, one of the most startling in the film,
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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 Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation PG-13 Action | Adventure | Thriller With the IMF now disbanded and Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) out in the cold, a new threat -- called the Syndicate -- soon emerges. The Syndicate is a network of highly skilled operatives who are dedicated to establishing a new world order via an escalating series of terrorist attacks. Faced with what may be the most impossible mission yet, Ethan gathers his team and joins forces with Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), a disavowed British agent who may or may not be a member of this deadly rogue nation. Director: Christopher McQuarrie Stars: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson 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 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 Pawn Sacrifice PG-13 114 min Biography | Drama American chess champion Bobby Fischer prepares for a legendary match-up against Russian Boris Spassky. Director: Edward Zwick Stars: Tobey Maguire, Liev Schreiber, Peter Sarsgaard, Michael Stuhlbarg Pixels PG-13 105 min Action | Comedy | Sci-Fi When aliens intercept video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack Earth, using the games as models. Knowing that he must employ a similar strategy, President Will Cooper (Kevin James) recruits his childhood pal, former videogame champ and home-theater installer Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), to lead a team of old-school arcade players (Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad) and a military specialist (Michelle Monaghan) to save the planet. Director: Chris Columbus Stars: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage 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 She’s Funny That Way R 93 min Comedy The cast and crew of a Broadway play are thrown into a romantic roundelay when a lecherous director (Owen
Wilson) hires a hooker-turned-actress (Imogen Poots) to star alongside his wife (Kathryn Hahn) and his wife’s ex-lover (Rhys Ifans). Director: Peter Bogdanovich Stars: Imogen Poots, Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Kathryn Hahn Sicario R 121 min Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico. Director: Denis Villeneuve Stars: Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro, Jon Bernthal 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. 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 Visit PG-13 94 min Comedy | Horror A single mother finds that things in her family’s life go very wrong after her two young children visit their grandparents. Director: M. Night Shyamalan Stars: Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie Time Out of Mind 120 min Drama George seeks refuge at Bellevue Hospital, an Manhattan intake center for homeless men, where his friendship with a fellow client helps him try to repair his relationship with his estranged daughter. Director: Oren Moverman Stars: Richard Gere, Ben Vereen, Jena Malone, Steve Buscemi 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 War Room PG Drama Filled with heart, humor, and wit, War Room follows Tony and Elizabeth Jordan, a couple who seemingly have it all-great jobs, a beautiful daughter, their dream home. But appearances can be deceiving. In reality, their marriage has become a war zone and their daughter is collateral damage. With guidance from Miss Clara, an older, wiser woman, Elizabeth discovers she can start fighting for her family instead of against them. As the power of prayer and Elizabeth’s newly energized faith transform her life, will Tony join the fight and become the man he knows he needs to be? Together, their real enemy doesn’t have a prayer. Director: Alex Kendrick Stars: Priscilla C. Shirer, T.C. Stallings, Karen Abercrombie, Beth Moore 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
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The Green Inferno R 100 min Adventure | Horror A group of student activists travels to the Amazon to save the rain forest and soon discover that they are not alone, and that no good deed goes unpunished. Director: Eli Roth Stars: Lorenza Izzo, Ariel Levy, Aaron Burns, Kirby Bliss Blanton The Intern PG-13 121 min Comedy 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin. Director: Nancy Meyers Stars: Anne Hathaway, Robert De Niro, Rene Russo, Nat Wolff 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 The Perfect Guy PG-13 100 min Thriller After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true. Director: David M. Rosenthal Stars: Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy, Morris Chestnut, Rutina Wesley
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