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JUST LIKE (STARTING OVER)? THANK YOU JOHN LENNON FOR LETTING US KNOW THAT IT IS OK TO TAKE A BREATHER EDITORIAL CHAIRMAN KEN PETTY MUSIC EDITOR MARK CRAMPTON FILM EDITOR GLEN RYAN TADYCH ART EDITOR MISSY JOHANSEN CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: MIKE BAXTER, MARK CRAMPTON, ROXANNE DAVIS, MATT DELUCA, SUSAN LOVE FITTS, CINDY GROOVER, JEB KICKER, TOM DAREN LISKEY, BART PEARSTON, ANNA ‘PINION’ PENA, NICK RAMA, ANDY SINGER, PHOTOGRAPHY: KEN PETTY GRAPHICS/LAYOUT: KEN PETTY ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE: KEN PETTY DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS: ISSUU, PRESS READER FAKE CELEBRITY INTERN: DAN RATHER Public News is an arts & entertainment fortnightly published on Thursday and distributed to metro Houston subscribers via email, distribution channel partners and to anyone else via our website. We welcome community news, press releases, and article ideas; sent by mail or email. Deadline for calendar items and advertising is the Friday prior to our Thursday publication date. Letters to the Editor and filtered Hate Mail are always encouraged. Subscriptions to the Public News are free and can be obtained by going to the subscribe link on our website: www.publicnewsonline.com Subscriber benefits include special perks and voting in the Readers Choice Awards this summer. Contents of Public News are the sole property of Public News Co. and are protected under copyright. No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of the publisher... he does check things out most times. You are encouraged to share as many copies of the Public News to as many friends as you’d like! Feel free to share on any and all social media outlets. #PublicNews
I’m not dead. Not even close. I was very sick, but not dead. Really I’m not. But while I was in recovery mode, the Public News was put on ice. Then, on the day that this publication was to be relaunched, I found myself in the ER with Ken Petty a reinjured knee. A badly reinjured knee. To quote my good friend and Public News writer, Nick Rama. “Can you please stop falling apart, sir.” As much as it was worth a chuckle, there was an element of truth to the concern. Ken Petty, the guy who wears most of the hats at the Public News, had been falling apart in more than one way. Illness, a pending divorce, injuries, etc, etc, etc. but what was incredible was that all the advertisers stayed with us. They believed in us because we believed
in the mission of being a locally owned independent arts and entertainment newspaper. Rosanne Friedman, former art editor for the Public News gave me a call a few weeks ago and rallied my spirit with a sort of eulogy/thank you that brought me to tears. She knew what I was going through and that phone call is what got me excited enough to start planning the return of the Public News. So many thanks to go around to everyone who lifted me up, gave me rides, lent me thier car (yeah, I gave the car up to the soon-to-be ex) and gave me new business to breathe life to the Public News. Thank you to Bart, Jean, Nick, Ashley, Rosanne, Glen, Gria, Eric, Rudy, Dale, Terry, Curtis and, in some ways, Mary. Sorry if I missed anyone. It’s time for the Public News’ second act. Let’s do this! In the meanwhile, I will do my best to keep myself together.
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Is PTS a worse epidemic than PTSD? by Bart Pearston With school back in session, I thought this item was timely. Recently the superintendent of schools in Clark County, Indiana, Andy Melin proposed that beginning in 2017 there be no more recognition for valedictorian or salutatorian. The reason he gave was,” The competition sometimes between the students who are vying for those titles … gets to a point where it’s almost counterproductive.” The School Board will consider replacing it with a “Top 5%” recognition and a “Top 10%” recognition. This is not the same as Collegiate “Magna, Cum, and
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Summa Cum Laude acknowledgement because it eliminates the “Top1%” Summa Cum Laude grouping. As an ex secondary public school counselor, I am well aware of the gamesmanship that goes on between students competing for the higher cum average and rank. Both are major factors in college scholarship and admission acceptance. Why is this important you may ask? My grandchildren play in “everybody gets a trophy” noncompetitive FFPS and my son in Special Olympics. I understand that when dealing with elementary or special needs “athletes” we should not ignore the need to minimize the need to win at all costs. As a public school coach for a dozen years, there is much to be said about players who understand the need for discipline and practice to become excellent. TEN of my ex-players received athletic scholarships because they applied this to both academics and
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soccer in high school. I am not trying to minimize the epidemic of PTSD for our returning veterans and the ongoing failure of our VA to treat them. 22 vets commit suicide each DAY in our country. This gets a lot of press but little to no action from our government. I hope it will be a major issue in the upcoming debates. In The Council for a Strong America’s recently published report on the YOLO generation, “America Unprepared’ they conclude: “Data shows that young Americans are struggling to become productive members of society on multiple measures.” Our youth is our future is an old frequently quoted axiom. The “Participation Trophy Syndrome” (credit to Todd Starnes) has come full circle. The statistics in the report are alarming, but you won’t see them in the politically charged media quagmire outside The Public News. I suggest you google it and read it for yourself. It includes a state rating for each state; Texas gets a “D”. For example, 1 in 7 YOLO’s (age 16-24) are unemployed and NOT involved in any schooling or training or service to become so. 1 in 4 have a criminal record for mostly drug offenses. The military has publicly expressed their attention to student athletes who can compete physically because 70% of seniors are unable to qualify. My last article about the “Changing American family” confirms what the Council concluded as the major cause of this phenomenon. “Just as a stable childhood contributes to better health in young adulthood, disruption in early childhood can lead to a host of negative outcomes. The experience of serious emotional and physical trauma is much more common than one might imagine: 23 percent of American children have experienced at least two traumatic events, which range from abuse or neglect, to parental divorce, to witnessing violence or drug abuse.”
Paramedic Program at Lone Star CollegeMontgomery graduates inaugural class CONROE (August 31, 2016) – The Lone Star College-Montgomery Emergency Medical Services Department graduated its first class of six paramedics. The students completed the challenging 14-month hybrid paramedic program and passed their National Registry Testing. They are now on their way to saving lives in the local community. “I am very excited for them to launch,” said Dr. Kelly Weller, emergency medical services program director at LSC-Montgomery. “We teach students the advanced knowledge and skills they need to become skilled emergency providers. As a field, paramedics are getting more expansive and the required knowledge base is ever growing. It has been fun to watch the position progress as a career and to watch the curriculum prog- next graduating class. Dr. Weller is to be frank, honest, quick, compelooking for students who like to be tent, caring, and well trained like ress at LSC-Montgomery.” in charge. these graduates. Being a paramedic means you have the unique ability The paramedic program at LSC“Students need to be able to jump to put on a variety of different hats Montgomery is expanding. There in,” said Weller. “Patients want you to meet the needs of the patient are currently 17 students in the
and the community. You need to know how to lead your team through a call. It is an exciting career that is growing quickly in our area.”
Presidential debate watch parties hosted by Lone Star College-Montgomery CONROE (September 12, 2016) – Come to Lone Star College-Montgomery to learn about the democratic process while watching the primetime presidential debates. LSC-Montgomery is hosting “Debate Watch Parties” on Monday, Sept. 26 and Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. in building G, Room102.
These events are free and open to the public. “These parties will be a fun space to gather, watch and discuss the debates and important issues facing our country,” said Michele Richey LSC-Montgomery sociology professor and campus civic
engagement coordinator. “LSCMontgomery prides itself on community discussion and involvement and there is no better time to get together and share ideas than the November general election season. We hope these watch parities will encourage attendees to learn more about and get involved in the PUBLIC NEWS
political process.” Join students, faculty, staff, and community members for trivia games testing your political knowledge. There will be prizes and snacks up for grabs. Computers will also be set up for attendees to register to vote with TurboVote. SEPTEMBER 14 - 27, 2016
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Lone Star College-Tomball Announces Arts Calendar The Lone Star College-Tomball performing arts departments have announced the works to be produced during the 20162017 season. Filled with a wide range of selections, this season’s musical and dramatic productions should have something for everyone and will include several Nights of Song as well as a zany summer musical sure to delight. All events are open to the community and admission prices vary, though many events are free of charge.
“Murderous Crossing” by David Landau, Nikki Stern. November 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre. Join us for our dessert theatre! The year is 1923 and audience members are passengers on board the HMS Victoria as it crosses the English Channel. The famous Inspector Clurrot has tracked down a homicidal mastermind hiding out onboard. But not everything is as it seems, and it turns out that the English Channel isn’t the only thing being crossed. Audience members will love this interactive evening as they help solve the murder.
Fall Semester Music Concerts: Night of Song: “That’s Amore!” will take place in the Beckendorf Conference Center on October 4, at 7 p.m. October is National Italian American Month and, in celebration, we’re presenting entertaining and classical standards performed by LSC-Tomball music students. Enjoy light Italian-themed refreshments in an evening that will culminate in a rendition of “Volare!” “Charley’s Aunt” by Brandon Thomas October 13-15, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts
Center. This delightful farce will have audience members laughing Night of Song: The 1940s. Noon the edge of their seats. vember 8, at 7 p.m. in the Beckendorf Conference Center. How Fall Music Concert: A Hallowabout some of the great songs of een Spooktacular! October 25, Frank Sinatra or Bing Crosby? 2016, at 7 p.m. in the Performing What about Glenn Miller, Billie Arts Center. This HalloweenHoliday, or the Andrew Sisters? themed and family-friendly You won’t want to miss this event features the LSC-Tomball fun evening featuring the best Concert Choir, Jazz Band, and songwriting of the 20th century. department musicians offering Unforgettable. In every way. a rousing selection of seasonal Student Musicians in Recital. favorites. The incredible Tomball November 16, at 2 p.m. in the Intermediate School Choir will Performing Arts Center. be joining us.
Tomball Community Holiday Music Extravaganza. December 6, at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Celebrate the spirit of the season with LSC-Tomball musicians and special guest artists from our community. Lone Star College-Tomball is located at 30555 Tomball Parkway, at the intersection of SH 249 and Zion Road. For more information about the college, call 281.351.3300 or visit LoneStar. edu/Tomball.
Lone Star College-Tomball to Host Tomball’s Top Talent Show on September 24 TOMBALL - Lone Star CollegeTomball will host Tomball’s Top Talent, a new forum to showcase talent throughout the region, on Saturday, September 24, on the stage of the Beckendorf Conference Center. Tomball’s Top Talent is open to the public and will feature students and community members alike. 6
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Singers and instrumentalists, dancers, musicians, and actors are all invited to perform. Soloists and groups will perform in a preliminary round in the morning with finals taking place in the afternoon. The schedule is contingent upon the number of registrants. All participants must complete a brief online registration form. PUBLIC NEWS
First, second, and third prizes will be awarded and packages could include monetary gifts and scholarships. Judges include fine arts leaders from Lone Star College and the community. Anyone interested in performing can register online at LoneStar. edu/TomballsTopTalent. The early registration fee is $20 for those en-
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tering the contest prior to September 16, 2016; after September 16, the entry fee is $35. For more information, contact Dr. Lisa Morales, Fine Arts Department Chair and Music Program Director at lisa.r.morales@lonestar. edu or 281.401.1845.
Lone Star College-Montgomery examines the aging process in seven-week series CONROE (Aug. 29, 2016) – America is obsessed with being young, looking beautiful and staying hip, but aging is inevitable and the process can teach us valuable lessons. Join Lone Star College-Montgomery’s Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) as we look into the challenges and triumphs of the elderly or ‘Super Adults’ with “Pathways to Aging and Beyond: Seminars for ‘Super Adults.’” The series will be held Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. beginning Sept. 13 through Oct. 25 at LSC-University Center at The Woodlands. “As I have been aging, I have gotten more interested in the attitudes, treatment and culture provided for older people,” said Dr. David Gottlieb, series organizer and presenter. “Dying is Dr. Gottlieb believes in encouraging inevitable, but when it comes to how scholarly growth for the older set. we age, we have a lot of options.” This first-of-its-kind series will discuss a variety of topics hosted by different presenters. Some tackle the uniqueness of aging for women, the ability to live in one’s own home independently and the role music and jazz can play in the aging process. “These Seminars for ‘Super Adults’ will provide our community with an opportunity to discuss important questions about life and aging,” said Dr. Rebecca Riley, LSC-Montgomery president and seminar presenter. “Dr. Gottlieb is a respected member of our community, and we are lucky to have him sharing his perspective and overseeing these events on our campus. Each session will highlight a different lens through which to view aging with the help of nationally known authors and speakers as well as local experts. The lessons learned will warrant serious reflection long after the seminars are over.”
“The best thing that can happen to people as we age is to face more intellectual challenges,” said Dr. Gottlieb. “The more you use your brain, the slower your brain deteriorates and an active brain has been proven to increase your longevity. Throughout this series we want older people to know they are of great value. They are a very essential human resource for our society. ‘Super Adults’ have done so much for us and our culture, in return we should be doing as much to help them.”
Sept. 27 The aging brain: what does it mean to the ‘Super Adult’ with Dr. Peter Shedden
Hear from a diverse panel that will give different perspectives on important questions like: Who are we? Why are we here?
This presentation will outline ways you can maintain brain fitness.
Oct. 25 Music and aging with Paul English and Adele Gorody (*Will be held in building D on LSC-MontgomOct. 4 Aging in place with Bruce Cun- ery Campus) ningham During this musical program, interThe presentation will discuss the nationally recognized composer and stages of life and how an individual’s pianist, Paul English, will show attendneeds and perspectives change as they ees the importance of exercising your age. brain to explore and experience music. Oct. 11 Family dynamics and aging with Kevin Walden
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This presentation will discuss how eldercare can impact the dynamics of family relationships including sibSept. 20 American women and the ag- ling support issues such as burnout, ing process with Dr. Rebecca Riley inheritance fights, power struggles, and more. Topics discussed include: “aging gracefully,” “women as ‘objects of the Oct. 18 Aging and spirituality with gaze’ in art history” and “the antiTim Cowen and Dr. Sondra Barrett aging industry and women.” PUBLIC NEWS
All events are from 1-2 p.m. at LSCUniversity Center at The Woodlands 3232 College Park Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77384, unless otherwise specified. The seminars are part of the Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) and are supported by the Regional Resource Center for ‘Super Adults.’ Attendees need to register with ALL, which requires a $35 annual registration and participants must be ages 50+. After the registration fee, ALL courses are free for the year. SEPTEMBER 14 - 27, 2016
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PUBLIC NEWS EVENTS ONGOING EVENTS ARTS Conroe Art League Every Monday 9:30am-12:30pm Every Tuesday 6pm-9pm Every Wednesday 1pm The Wonders of Watercolor Classes with Carrie Allbritton! Carrie discounts that old saying that watercolor is the hardest media and unforgiving, believing instead that when you understand the paints and what they do on paper, you will find it fun, rewarding and very forgiving. Ongoing watercolor classes every Monday from 9:30am - 12:30pm AND every Tuesday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the Conroe Art League Gallery. Contact Carrie directly at: carrieallbritton@gmail. com or 936-444-7303 Cost: $25 per class (payable a month in advance) Conroe Art League Every Tuesday 1pm-3:30pm Oil Painting Classes w/Gary Hernandez Each student works at his/her own pace in a creative and pleasant atmosphere. The students will learn the tools and materials of oil painting. New students will be painting a new painting at the first session. You will copy master paintings as a pathway to creating your own style of painting. You will learn.... -How to use a grid to quickly layout the painting. -How to select the right palette. -How to select and mix colors. -How to select the right paint brushes -How to apply color theory and use the color wheel. -How to pick the right canvas and how to coat a canvas. -How to varnish a painting. -How to paint in Grisaille These are only a few of the tips I will teach you to create successful paintings and more importantly have an enjoyable painting experience. Ongoing classes every Tuesday from 1:00pm 3:30pm at the Conroe Art League Gallery- 127 Simonton St. - Conroe, TX 77301 Contact Gary Hernandez directly to sign up: 713569-9209 or garyhernandezstudio@yahoo.com Cost: $35/per class paid in advance monthly.
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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!
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For more information contact: Darby Kachmar darbykachmar@me.com 936-228-5126 or Marilyn Lowry mlowry3@comcast.net or 936447-1579 Fee is $10 per session, no reservation necessary 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 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 firstcome, 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.
AREA TOURS 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) 2928444 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) 2928444 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: https://www.facebook.com/ events/510118335795397/
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London Barn Playhouse’s production of Monty Python’s Spamalot, will play the role of Nina Rosario. Playing the role of Benny is actor, Blaine Krauss who recently played Simba in the national tour Anthony Lee Medina known for his television roles in Flesh and of The Lion King. Camila Rosario will be played by April Ortiz who Bone, Blue Bloods and The Carrie Diaries will take on the role of Us- appeared in the Broadway cast navi. Abuela Claudia will be played of and played Daniela in the first by Rayanne Gonzales who has ap- national tour of In The Heights. peared on Broadway in shows such Isabel Santiago, who originated the role of Daniela in In The Heights on as The Phantom of the Opera and who was in the first national tour Broadway, will be playing Daniela. Alicia Taylor Tomasko who was of In The Heights. Danny Bolero, who appeared on Broadway and also in the Broadway production of in the first national tour of In The In The Heights will take on the role Heights will reprise his role of Kev- of Carla. in Rosario. He has also appeared on television in shows such as Law Rounding out the cast is Jonathan & Order: SVU and in film in mov- Arana, Philippe Arroyo, Wesley Barnes, Sarita Colon, Ellis Dawies such as the The Hitcher. son, Yesy Garcia, Rebecca Kritzer, Michael Ivan Navarro, Adoralynn Chelsea Zeno who appeared in Pagan, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, the 2013 national tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert will play Carlos Salazar, Michael Sylvester, Frank Viveros, and Ricardo Zayas. Vanessa. Michelle Beth Herman, who made her professional debut In The Heights, the first Tony®as The Lady of the Lake in New HOUSTON - Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is thrilled to introduce you to the dynamic cast of In The Heights.
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LIVE MUSIC On September 9th, vulerability and carnal desire went head-to-head on Elise Davis’ debut album The Token which was released via Make The Kill Records / Thirty Tigers. Recently, Noisey premiered The Token in its entirety and said “Like Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves, she brings a soulful, rock-like spunk to a genre that sorely needs it.” Stream the album via Noisey: http://noisey.vice.com/ blog/elise-davis-debutalbum-the-tokenpremiere
Watch.” The Token puts a microscope on the TIDAL said “a rich and highly southern dynamic between the sexes, personal sonic tapestry focusing on and the Little Rock, AR native’s inner her path to the present, The Token turmoil, founded on her life’s trajec- is at the same time a steady rocking tory against a more traditional path. (‘Benefits’), passionate (‘The Token’) and honest (‘Pretty Girl’) countryElation and ache play a tug-of-war. tinged record bound to make an “I really can’t express my vulnerable impression.” feelings – especially towards men I’ve had feelings for over the years,” Elise The Token is now available for purchase via iTunes and Amazon, as well as on CD and limited edition doubledisc 180 gram transparent vinyl.
Rolling Stone Country has also named Elise Davis one of “10 New Country Arists You Need To Know” and praised the album for its “14 indelible and deeply personal songs.” Over the last few months, Elise and her debut have earned praised from The Nashville Scene, American Songwriter, The Teneessean, PopMatters, BULLETT and more.
confesses, “But, I have no trouble writing down painfully honest lyrics about it.”
The Token is a rare piece of art born The Token was produced by Sam of risk and actually sounding like Kassirer – keyboardist in Josh Ritter’s a risk that paid off. Elise Davis is band and an accomplished producer putting her human condition in the known for work with the likes of Rit- forefront for all to hear;The Token ter, Lake Street Dive, Erin McKeown, delivers an unrelenting living contraLanghorne Slim, and others. During diction, one born of her past while the winter of 2015, Davis and Kassier wrestling with the present. decamped to his Great Northern Sound Society studio in rural Maine In celebration of the new release, to record the album. Davis has announced a fall tour with dates supporting Jonathan Tyler The instrumental support was deliv- and The Black Lillies. She will also ered by guitarist Josh Kaufman (Day perform on NPR’s Mountain Stage on of the Dead collaborator with Aaron October 8th and at the Austin City and Brice Dessner of The National, Limits Music Festival on October Craig Finn, Bob Weir), bassist Brad- 9th. ley Cook (Shannon Van Etten, Indigo Girls), drummer Matt McCaughan Davis was also named one of TIDAL (Bon Iver, Hiss Golden Messenger). Rising’s “This Week’s 5 Artists To
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PUBLIC NEWS MUSIC Six of the songs on this album are covers – but the other six are the brothers’ own compositions, now Surf Rock era classics! Patrick and Candido “Lolly” Vasquez were brothers from Fresno, California of mixed Yaqui, Shoshone and Mexican heritage. Their Cajun uncle (don’t ask me!) heavily influenced their early music, and for most of their early careers they self-identified as ‘Cajun’, until apparently ‘Native American’ became more profitable (?) in the late 60’s. Even in later years, the brothers (especially Pat) still often referred to themselves as Cajun! The Vasquez brothers began playing professionally on the LA music scene in the late 50’s. They formed a trio in early 1960 with Ed Creech (who has never been listed as a band member in any official history), primarily playing (and composing) the Surf Rock that was popular there and then. During this era, the Pat and Lolly played under the group names of (among others) the Vazquez Brothers, the Avantis, the Routers, Surfer’s Stomp, Let’s Go, Out of Limits, the Sharks, and released a number of 45’s, of which only two by The Sharks have surfaced in modern times. By 1963 Pat and Lolly had changed VARGAS BROTHERS their names to ‘Vargas’ and their duo name to The Vargas Brothers – their MARK’S MUSICAL MUSINGS agent convinced them that two Mexicans singing Surf Rock would never make it big! (I personally don’t see much difference between ‘Vasques’ and ‘Vargas’ – but I’m not a Hollywood agent – and they did start making it big, sic? Remember Starlord’s little dance on them – NOT the kind of music I WHO SANG STARLORD’S at least!) number at the beginning of the film, was listening to in ’74! Hence, I then THEME SONG? In 1964 the brothers were in two during the credits? “Come and Get researched the musical group Redbone. groups simultaneously, the Marquettes I’m sure you are all liked the Marvel Your Love” was the song. Catchy tune, Turns out Redbone was formed in Universe graphic novels series ‘The and the Deuce Coupes; both of these good beat, easy to dance to – I give it a 1970 by Pat and Lolly Vegas, two of the groups were also concurrent members Guardians of the Galaxy’ (NOT to be 9 (and if you remember the TV music greatest (and I mean that!) musicians confused with DC Comics graphic of the Shin-Diggers (later Shindogs), show THAT reference is from, you are of the 1960’s, that you probably have novels series ‘The Guardians of the the ‘Shindig’ TV music show house even older than me!) NEVER heard of! Universe’, of course!), and the August band. (Oh, the other original members So I looked it up – I do that sort of I certainly HAVE heard of Pat and 2014 movie of the same name. Well, of the Deuce Coupes were Glen CampLolly Vegas – and have their first (and thing. That bouncy tune is a 1974 hit I enjoyed the movie, anyway, and am bell, David Gates, and Leon Russell.) only) album recorded as that particueagerly awaiting the projected February by Redbone. Sorry folks, even with The Vargas Brothers (as a duo) were my extensive musical knowledge and lar musical incarnation: Pat and Lolly regular musical guest stars on Shindig. 2017 release of GOTG 2! Vegas At The Haunted House (1966) . So, what does this have to do with mu- memory, I just drew a TOTAL blank They were also in the Beach Boys Band
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– the recording band, not the touring band. The brothers were established LA session musicians, song and lyric writers, regularly recording with Elvis, Ike and Tina Turner, Sonny and Cher, James Brown, Little Richard and Jimi Hendrix, among others. Leon Russell regularly used them in recordings at the LA recording studio he ran. In 1964, Pat and Lolly wrote the soundtrack and music for a movie, The Nasty Rabbit (Russian spies trying to smuggle plague-infected rabbits into Montana), and made musical appearances in it. Oh, Pat wrote The Munsters TV show (1964) theme song. In 1966, The Vargas Brothers were the house band at The Haunted House, one of the more popular and outlandish - you entered the club through a Horror Museum (it was Sonny and Cher’s favorite club! WOW!) - Sunset Strip dance clubs when their album was recorded there. A number from this album, recorded live, was featured in a pro-feminist beach movie It’s a Bikini World (1967). If all that isn’t busy enough, the brothers likewise played in the Los Vegas area during this same period, as the Crazy Cajun Cakewalk Band – playing Cajun music! In 1968, Pat and Lolly, along with Peter DePoe and Tony Bellamy, formed the first Native American band (with Mexican and Cajun roots). The brothers, especially Pat, have always asserted that Jimi Hendrix (who claimed one-fourth Cherokee blood) was the inspiration behind them recognizing
their “native heritage”. Redbone got their first recording contract in 1969, and released their self-titled debut album in 1970. Over the years, they have released 19 albums – if you include the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack! Redbone’s music style is soft-ish rock, with R&B, Cajun, Jazz, tribal, and Latin accents, and they perform in “Native” garb – which at times runs the gamut from buckskin and war paint to Los Vegas feathers, spangles and rhinestones! Their stage shows often feature costumed professional Native American exhibition dancers adapting traditional Native dances to their music. In 1973, Redbone released the politically focused “We Were All Wounded at Wounded Knee” (about the 1890 massacre of more than 150 unarmed Lakota Sioux Natives by the Seventh Cavalry at Wounded Knee, South Dakota). This song was banned from radio play in the US for many years! In 2008, Redbone was inducted into the Native American Music Association Hall of Fame, and in to the NY Smithsonian in 2013 In 2014, Pat Vargas was honored with the Lifetime Achievement “Legend” Award from the “West Coast American Indian Music Awards. Original Redbone member Tony Belamy passed away in 2009, and Lolly Vargas passed away in 2010, at which time Redbone disbanded. Pat Vargas continues to maintain the original Redbone band web page, which is also updated with news about his solo albums and his tours with his new band, Peacepipe.
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