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HAVE YOU BEEN HOODWINKED? In 1988 League Of Women voters dropped sponsorship of the Presidential Debates for just that reason 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

The Commission on Presidential Debates are masters of hookwinking the American people. Don’t believe me? This so called “Commission” is comprised of five people, all five of whom are members of the two major parties. The “Commission” took Ken Petty over the debates when the League of Women Voters realized that they were being used as pawns by the two major political parties. In 1992, in the next presidential election, an amazing thing happened that should not have happened, according to the “Commission”. Ross Perot got a seat at the debate and became the last third party candidate to challange the old two-party system on national television broadcast in primetime. Perot at the time was polling at 9%. After the debate Perot’s polling numbers shot upward, eventually giving the third party candidate 19% of

the popular vote. Fast forward 24 years and the “Commission” has effectively nuetered any chance of new ideas AND/OR new parties from being a part of the debate stage. The fifteen percent polling threshold is unreasonable. Considering that this threshold can only breached if Libertarian Gary Johnson and Green Party Jill Stien is listed as two extra choices in the actual polling questions, but they are not. There should be a different standard, and that standard should be that a candidate be on the ballot of enough states to garner 270 electorial votes. Johnson would qualify and I believe that Stein will be close. However those two are not the only two being screwed by the establishment parties. The 74% of Americans who think that third parties should be a part of the political dialog in this county are getting the shaft as well! It’s time to use this election to vote Libertarian or Green as a protest. I know that I am doing this, for sure!

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“It depends on what your definition of “Is”, is. - President Clinton 1998

by Bart Pearston Recent polls show that Americans’ trust in politicians and the media is at historic lows. Both are vital for a functioning democracy. When Ben Franklin was asked what kind of government the Constitutional Convention had given the citizens of the new nation, he famously responded, “A Republic, if you can keep it sir.” The brilliance of this response was that the public is required to be informed and select representatives who can be trusted to adhere to the laws of the land and the interests of the country over their own. It is necessary then to at least be informed about who and what we vote on and then to actually vote accordingly. If we fail to do either, we risk losing what our Founding Fathers (is that still Politically Correct to use?) gave us. The Vice Presidential debate Tuesday is likely to be the most significant in history with both candidates shrouded in scandals and investigations into unethical and possible illegal activities. Sadly, according to ABC News almost half of those polled prior to the debate could even name the two candidates. We question how much we can trust polls anymore. Major newspaper readership and TV network viewerships are at record lows with a majority of Americans now getting their “news” from social media or online sources. (YEAH The Public News!!). This is not surprising considering the low trust factors for each mentioned above. For instance, A “yuuuge” story broke this week that Donald Trump pad no income taxes based on his stolen 1040’s in the New York Times. The next day it was revealed that the NY Times itself

paid No income taxes in 2014 and in fact received a $3.5 Million tax credit after showing a PROFIT of over $95 million for the year. I’m guessing the “Old Gray Lady” has no mirrors in its offices. Locally, stories of Texas “Withdrawing” from the Refugee Resettlement Program because the Federal government refused to increase vetting of refugees after repeated mass murders and attempts by Islamic immigrants domestically sounded significant. You had to research to find out from the ORR (Office of Refugee Resettlement) that the state actually has no power to refuse to take in refugees. Texas has taken in more than any other state of the over 70,000 resettled in just 2015. All this “withdrawal” did was remove the state from administering the federal funds to community agencies for dispersal. The ORR is currently looking for other organizations to administers the funding.

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Choir serenades the nighttime at LSC-Montgomery CONROE – The Lone Star College-Montgomery Choir will perform its fall concert “Nightfall,” Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall located in building H. The show will feature a variety of choral works centered on an evening theme. Selections will include Jonathon Dove’s spiritual classic “Seek him that maketh the seven stars” and Daniel Elder’s “Lullaby.”

“Through these songs, the choir truly shines,” said Mark Marotto, director of choral activities at LSCMontgomery. “Every choral concert at LSC-Montgomery is special, and this selection soars to a new It reminds me of the claim that the high. I’m so honored to bring these US has “Withdrawn” ALL US troops from Iraq and Afghanistan when there arrangements to the school and the are over 6,000 there still. Now I don’t community.” know about you, but withdrawn to Marotto will step away from me is not having anything or anyone directing to let LSC-Montgomery left. But I guess that just depends on what your definition of what the word student James Davis lead the choir in his gospel favorite “Jesus is the is, is. It has gotten to be imperative Light,” written by V. Micheal McKthat we turn to alternative sources of ay. “When Dr. Marotto first asked information than our elected officials and the major news outlets to get what me to do this, I got excited,” said Paul Harvey used to describe as , “The Davis. “Jesus is the Light is special to me because we all want to be a REST of the story”. Good night and light shining to those who might good day. be in a gloomy place in their life, spiritually, physically or mentally. The song is not an entertainment PUBLIC NEWS

or a performance to me it is something that I am doing to minister, and anytime I get the chance to minister I think that that’s the most exciting opportunity you can have.” Davis is a certified nursing assistant and the Minister of Music at Antioch Baptist Church in Willis. He is taking prerequisite classes and plans to get his nursing degree from LSC-Montgomery. This summer he traveled with the College’s choir to Cuba. “I am grateful and thankful to be a part of whatever I can while I’m at LSC-Montgomery,” said Davis. “I am 59-years-old, I am back in school doing something I have not done in years. I have been given opportunities that I never dreamed of and I will always have these memories. Looking back on these moments I will have nothing but joy.” Tickets for the LSC-Montgomery Choir Concert can be purchased online at LoneStar.edu/ticket-info. Prices are $10 general admission; $7 for seniors 55+ and $5 for children, faculty, staff, and students. For more information, contact Latoya Robinson at Latoya.Robinson@lonestar.edu or 936.273.7401. OCTOBER 12 - 25, 2016

POP UP DINNER on Monday, October 24th

Pasta e Pesto is proud to introduce our menu for our next pop up dinner. Dinner will be served promptly at 6:30pm and the cost is $28 per person, which also includes soft drinks, tea and any cork fees. Reservations and a deposit of $10 is required and we will be closed for regular dinner service during this event.

Antipasto (Appetizer): Portobella mushroom caps stuffed with sausage, Mascarpone and cream cheese and green onions topped with butter and melted Asiago served with a Bruschetta skewer Primo (Pasta course): Spaghetti pasta sautĂŠed with sliced ham, red onions, cracked black pepper, Romano and Parmesan cheese and butter Zuppa (Soup): Sausage, bacon, spinach, red potatoes and cracked black pepper served in a spicy broth Secondo (Meat course): Pork loin topped with bacon, sun dried tomatoes, sage and parsley served in a creamy marbling sauce with a side of sautĂŠed green beans Dolce (Dessert): Italian pineapple and coconut cake

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Halloween at The Woodlands Family YMCA Free Frightful Family Fun

Put your costumes on, gather your friends and family, and bring your candy baskets to The Woodlands Family YMCA for our annual Halloween at the Y event. YMCA’s across the city are planning community events where families can bring their children to enjoy the fall season.

Lone Star College-Tomball To Host College Fair on October 13 TOMBALL, TX – Lone Star CollegeTomball will host its annual College Fair Thursday, October 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Beckendorf Conference Center located on the main LSC-Tomball campus.

able, one must invest a lot of time and money to visit campuses, conduct research, and complete applications. We are eager to connect area residents with college and university representatives so that they may more quickly and efficiently make the decisions that are best suited for the student,” noted Ann Johnson, LSC-Tomball Vice President of Student Success.

Prairie View A&M University Ringling College of Art and Design Sam Houston State University Sam Houston State University - Army ROTC Halloween at the Y Presented by WalSchreiner University greens will be held at The Woodlands Southern Methodist University Family YMCA at the Shadowbend High school students, parents, and Southwestern University location on Saturday, October 22, from currently enrolled college students St. John University 3-5 pm. Outdoor activities will include who are interested in transfer opporSt. Mary’s University trunk-or-treating, carnival games, a tunities are invited to attend to learn Stephen F. Austin State University sweet tooth walk, a photo booth, face more about various four-year higher For more information about ColSuffolk University art, balloon art, mascots and much learning institutions in order to make lege Night, contact Lisa Davis at Tarleton State University more frightful fun. Don’t forget to put informed decisions when selecting a 281.351.3380 or lisa.m.davis@lonestar. Texas A&M University on your best family-friendly coscollege or university. Hosted by LSCedu. Texas A&M University - Corps of tume and bring a camera to capture Tomball’s Advising and Counseling deCadets memories from the fun night. Kids partment and sponsored by the Texas COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Texas A&M University-Kingsville are welcome to visit activity booths as Association of Collegiate Registrars WHO PLAN TO ATTEND THE 2016 Texas State University many times as they would like and will and Admissions Officers (TACRAO), LSC-TOMBALL COLLEGE FAIR: Texas Tech University receive a treat at each one. the event is free to the public. Texas Woman’s University Abilene Christian University University of Arkansas This special night is open to the The event provides an opportunity for Auburn University University of Houston community and admission is free, so college and university representatives Baylor University University of Houston Downtown bring friends, family and coworkers. to discuss issues of interest including Case Western Reserve University University of Louisiana at Lafayette Each group is asked to bring a nonadmissions requirements, programs East Texas Baptist University University of North Texas perishable food item for the local food offered, career path opportunities and Hardin-Simmons University University of St. Thomas pantry. other crucial information. Lone Star College University of Texas at Austin Louisiana State University-Alexandria University of Texas Health Science The Woodlands Family YMCA at “Selecting a college or university can Millsaps College Center-School of Nursing Shadowbend is located at 6145 Shadbe a challenge for both parents and New Mexico Military Institute University of Texas at San Antonio owbend Place, in The Woodlands. students. With so many options avail- Our Lady of the Lake University 7 PUBLIC NEWS OCTOBER 12 - 25, 2016

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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Warhammer Meetup Night Fridays at 6pm Fat Ogre Games & Comics 525 Sawdust Rd, Spring TX, P: (281) 2928444 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) 2928444 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. Note: This group does not replace valuable spiritual counseling.

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Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with Lone Star College-Montgomery art exhibit

Curator Charlie Peña presents “Bienvenidos Seres Queridos/ Welcomed Loved Ones,” an exhibit celebrating Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead at Lone Star College-Montgomery. The art will be on display from Monday, Oct. 10 through Friday Nov. 4. at the Mary Matteson-Parish Art Gallery. The opening reception was Monday, Oct. 10 at noon and a closing reception Wednesday Nov. 2 at noon. The exhibition and receptions are open to the public and free to attend. “Bienvenidos Seres Queridos/ Welcomed Loved Ones,” honors our loved ones, past, present and future,” said Peña. “Every year, 10

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we celebrate birthdays and Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is the one day we can remember our loved ones who have passed on.” A common symbol of the holiday is the skull. “Visitors will see interpretations of death from various artists,” said Peña. “Art surrounding Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is not meant to frighten anyone. We are here to educate and explain what this celebration is all about.” Featured artists include Jose Guadalupe Posada, Carlos Hernandez, Francisco Franco, Kristie Odom, Hector Guerra, Jeff Garcia, Patrick McGrath Muñiz, Jose Olvera, Carlos Barberena and Special Guest PUBLIC NEWS

Artist, Dr. Rebecca Riley President of LSC-Montgomery. “We are excited to offer this group exhibition,” said Robby Wood, LSC-Montgomery ceramics professor. “It is a good example of using art to celebrate loved ones that have passed away.” The North Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be holding its own events to celebrate and encourage attendance at the exhibit. Join them, Monday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. just outside the Mary Matteson-Parrish Art Gallery, around the water foundation for another opening reception featuring Aztec dancers with drums and incense inviting all to enter the

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gallery. The Mary Matteson-Parrish Art Gallery is open Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and is located on the first floor of Building D. For more information, please contact Latoya Robinson at Latoya.Robinson@lonestar.edu or 936.273.7401 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 LoneStar.edu/Montgomery.

Theatre Under The Stars and The River Celebrate Disability Awareness Month Houston, TX - As part of the 20th anniversary celebration of The River Performing and Visual Arts Center (The River), Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is celebrating National Disability Awareness Month with special events and a public fundraising campaign. 20th Anniversary & River Background Story This year marks the 20th Anniversary of The River, which began in 1996 when a three-year-old girl named Samantha wanted to take ballet lessons, but was denied access because she has cerebral palsy which affects her vision, balance, speech and movement. Samantha’s mother, Cathy Binstock who was also a clinical social worker took it upon herself to see that no child would ever be denied access to arts education because of a disability. “The River believes in the power of the arts and inclusion. We see ability and use the arts to share it with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. It’s amazing what individuals with disabilities can accomplish when the bar is set high,” said Eileen Edmonds, Assistant Director of Education at The River.

With the help of arts instructors and other friends, Binstock, started with one Creative Movement class for seven little girls and The River was born. To date, The River has provided fine arts education for more than 25,000 children with special needs and their siblings.

The River Celebration On October 27th, The River will celebrate its 20th anniversary with its annual gala - The River Celebration. This year’s honorees will be Bob and Cathy Binstock. The gala will be chaired by Michele Womack with Robin and Danny Klaes as honorary chairs. This year’s Sammy Award recipients are Texans Head Coach Bill O’Brien and his wife, Colleen. The event will be emceed by Sunny 99.1 DJ, Dana Tyson.

theatre for individuals with disabilities. The program includes touch tours, rhythm, dance and voice workshops, as well as Audio Described, Open Captioning and American Sign Language Interpretation performances.

“I have seen firsthand how these special, inclusive and much needed programs have helped elevate theatre In 2010, Theatre Under The Stars experiences for people with a broad merged with The River to achieve a range of disabilities. I believe in the common goal of extending arts access power of theatre and that it can abto children of all abilities. To learn solutely change lives,” said Elizabeth more about The River, contact Eileen England who created the No BoundarEdmonds at eileen@tuts.com. In addition to dinner, there will be live ies program. and silent auctions. The evening will 20k Fundraising Goal also feature a dynamic musical proThe No Boundaries program was gram by students in The River’s Perfor- designed to fully reach every corner Also in celebration of National Dismance Troupe and Humphreys School of our diverse city to ensure that the ability Awareness Month, TUTS has of Musical Theatre. Tables and Tickets magic of musical theatre is truly accreated the Arts for All Challenge with are still available. Contact Katie White cessible to all people. The upcoming a goal of raising $20,000 to help us Wisian at katie@tuts.com for details. TUTS production of How To Succeed provide accessible arts programs for In Business Without Really Trying will children and adults of all abilities. The No Boundaries Program offer Open Captioning and Audio Decampaign will support TUTS ongoing scribed performances. To learn more efforts to offer accessible theatre and In addition to all the things happenabout the No Boundaries program, arts education to everyone in Houston. ing throughout October, TUTS is contact Elizabeth England at elizaalso happy to introduce a new accesbethe@tuts.com. For more information on the camsibility initiative - the No Boundaries paign or to find out how you can help, program. Through the No Boundaries contact Kelly Nicholls at kelly@tuts. program, TUTS is providing unique com. and inclusive ways to enhance musical 11 PUBLIC NEWS OCTOBER 12 - 25, 2016

Broadway Stars to headline How To Succeed... Houston - Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) announces the cast of How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying! Ashley Blanchet is playing Rosemary Pilkington. Blanchet most recently appeared on Broadway in Beautiful. Arnie Burton is appearing in the role of Bert Bratt. Burton is known for his roles in films such as The Invention of Lying and Igby Goes Down and on Broadway in productions such as Machinal and Peter and the Starcatcher. Taking on the role of Miss Jones will be Allyson Kaye Daniel. Daniel’s theatrical credits include The Color Purple at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Kiss Me Kate at the Maltz Jupiter Theater. In the role of J.

Pierrepont Finch is Chris Dwan who is fresh off his role as Elliot in the Broadway production of Finding Neverland. The role of Hedy LaRue will be played by Felicia Finley. Finley’s Broadway credits include Aida, Mama Mia! and The Wedding Singer. Kevin C. Loomis, who has appeared in a number of Broadway productions including Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark and Inherit The Wind will be playing the roles Mr. Twimble/Wally Womper. Stuart Marland will be playing the role of Jasper P. Biggley. Marland has been seen on Broadway in shows such as Newsies, Jekyll & Hyde and Beauty and the Beast. The roles of Bud Frump will be played by Joshua Morgan, who most recently appeared on Broadway in Les

Dr. Don Stockton, superintendent of schools for CISD enjoys the performance by the Houston Symphony at Fine Arts Education Day October 6 with Grayson, a fourth grader from Oak Ridge Elementary

The Pavilion Hosts Over 5,000 CISD Students for Fine Arts Education Day The Woodlands, Texas – Last week, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion hosted Fine Arts Education Day with a performance by the Houston Symphony for over 5,000 fourth and sixth graders from 35 schools across Conroe Independent School District. Houston Symphony Conductor Robert Franz introduced orchestral music through the lens of writing and storytelling with his “Creating Stories and Music” program. Fine Arts Education Day, a free educational concert featuring the Houston Symphony, is 12

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designed to introduce fourth grade students to orchestral music and the various instruments in band and orchestra before they choose an elective in fifth grade. Some sixth graders are invited to watch where their studies could take them if they continue their pursuit of music in junior high. Produced in conjunction with Conroe ISD, Fine Arts Education Day fulfills The Pavilion’s Mission by fostering new audiences and enhancing an appreciation of the arts. PUBLIC NEWS

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Miserables. Ryann Redmond is taking on the role of Smitty. She has appeared on Broadway in shows such as If/Then and Bring It On: The Musical. Redmond was also part of the first national tour that came through Houston appearing on the TUTS stage in 2012.

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and Zeinstra recently appeared in the production of Mamma Mia! at The Muny. Takahashi, who also appeared at The Muny, in Mamma Mia! and in a production of The King and I, appeared on Broadway in Waterfall. Kua has appeared in a number of Broadway productions including Wicked and Hair. The cast is rounded out by Beth CranJohnson has quite a few regional theater dall, Allyson Carr, Sara Gallo, Casey credits including Aida, Mamma Mia! Garvin, Laura Henning, Wonza Johnand Hairspray. Paget’s Broadway credits son, Patrick Oliver Jones, Graham Keen, include Leap of Faith and Mamma Mia! Logan Keslar, Kenway Kua, Ian Paget, Will Porter, Riza Takahashi, Clifton Carr appeared on Broadway in Mamma Samuels, Chelsea Stavis, Karl Warden Mia! and, more recently, in Standard and Brittany Zeinstra. Time at The Duke on 42nd. Jones has appeared in touring productions of Faces familiar to the TUTS audience The Addams Family and Evita, as well include Keslar, who has appeared in as on television in shows such as “Blue more than 15 productions with TUTS Bloods” and “Law & Order: Criminal and on Broadway in shows such as the Intent”. Samuels has a number of BroadTony-award-winning revival of La Cage way and tour credits including Amazing Aux Folles, and Stavis who most recently Grace, Follies and A Chorus Line. Keen’s appeared on the TUTS stage in Heathcredits include the national touring ers: The Musical. Warden, who was also companies of Young Frankenstein and in the Tony-award-winning revival of La The Music Man. Garvin has appeared Cage Aux Folles, appeared in the live re- on Broadway in Bullets Over Broadway cording of The Sound of Music on NBC and, most recently, in Disaster! Porter and in the Broadway revival of How has appeared in a number of national To Succeed In Business Without Really tours including Cats, A Chorus Line and Trying. Henning performed for six Cabaret. seasons as a Rockette, played Cassandra in the Cats national tour, and has been The Theatre Under The Stars production in numerous regional shows including of How To Succeed In Business WithCamelot, Spamalot, Oliver!, Mary Pop- out Really Trying is possible thanks to pins, and Victor/Victoria with TUTS. the generous support of Northwestern Mutual. Children’s Memorial Hermann Crandall has appeared in productions Hospital is the Official Healthcare Partincluding West Side Story - Broadway ner of Theatre Under The Stars. United and the national tour - and the national Airlines is the official airline partner of tour of Wonderful Town. Both Gallo Theatre Under The Stars.

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The Pavilion Will Undergo LIVE MUSIC Construction During Off-Season The Woodlands, Texas – In May 2016, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Board of Directors unanimously approved a major construction plan that will touch nearly every part of the venue. The projects include a newly constructed VIP Club and operations building, new canopies at the concessions and entrance gates as well as a refresh to the dressing rooms. The new VIP club will replace the original structure and boast two floors of expansive seating, a catering kitchen and an outdoor patio overlooking the North Plaza. Additionally, the new operations building will provide more office and storage space for Pavilion staff. Fresh and modern canopies will become the face of The Pavilion as guests enter the venue. “This construction plan is exciting for our team as it impacts some piece of the entire venue,” says Jeff Young, vice president of operations for The Pavilion. “The updates will modernize The Pavilion and provide

an exceptional backdrop for future concerts and events.” “Whenever we have the opportunity to take our venue to the next level we are able to grab the attention of popular artists,” added Jerry MacDonald CEO and president of The Pavilion. “When we sell out shows, our true Mission of providing performing arts and educational outreach programs truly benefits. Construction will begin in late October and is planned to be completed over the next 9 months. The construction team is under the leadership of Fred Grona, senior vice president of Mission Constructors and Jeff Gerber, chief executive officer of PGAL Architects. Grona has been involved with every construction project at the venue since 1994. Due to the planned construction, this year’s Holly Jolly Jingle holiday performance will be cancelled. Most of the projects will be completed in time for the start of the 2017 concert season.

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GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY This is one of my absolute favorite songs! Over time, I had collected well over 100 different music and video renditions of “Ghost Riders in The Sky” over the internet (mostly through Limewire, if you remember it, a freeware file-sharing program that the government shut down in ‘10). According to Wiki, over 50 versions of this song have made it successfully onto various music charts around the world. [NOTE: I just wish that I had burned my collection to CD at the time – before my library became the victim of a hard drive crash (and Government censorship).] Originally written by singer/songwriter Stan Jones while he was a Park Ranger at Death Valley in 1948, it is listed in the Top 100 Western Songs by the Western Writers of America – in fact, often listed as Number One! It has variously been titled “Ghost Riders in The Sky”, “Ghost Riders”, “Riders”, and “A Cowboy Legend”. Jones was 14

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a real cowboy – as opposed to some of the ‘Hollywood Cowboys’ of the era – and song writer, and wrote many western movie theme songs and scores for, among others, director John Ford. The melody for “Ghost Riders” was cribbed by Jones from the American Civil War (PROPERLY known as The War of Yankee Aggression, thank you!) Yankee song “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”, and the storyline is based on the mythic Wild Hunt. (Look up the Wild Hunt for yourself – that’s not music!) The narrative of “Ghost Riders” is simple: a hard-living cowboy is riding the range, and sees a herd of phantom cattle stampeding across the sky, chased by ghostly cowboys on demonic fire-breathing horses. One of the ghost cowboys calls out to him, warning him that unless he mends his ways, he too will be doomed to pursue the Devil’s herd across the skies for eternity. PUBLIC NEWS

Jones recorded the first release of “Ghost Riders in The Sky” himself in ’48, but it was not a hit for him. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=eqFBE6vZ1i4&. He rereleased it on another album in ’57, but it didn’t do any better for him then, either. Burl Ives, known more as an operatic/big band singer at that time (and later as a folk singer) than country/ western, recorded it in ’49. Ives’ rendition was more operatic, with a big sound and big band backing, and was a hit and the first commercial success for the song. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=j2klh2cTa_Q&. Ives also re-released the song on another album, in ’69. Since that original success of “Ghost Riders” in ’49, I don’t know if I can list all the groups and music styles that have recorded it! Just by the numbers and types of covers, it has to be one of the most popular songs in the entire

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world! “Ghost Riders” has been recorded as Big Band, Blues, Bluegrass, California/ Ranchero, Country/Western, Death Metal, Disco, Folk, Horror (by Christopher Lee https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=5PWuvHPGsjI&), Jazz, Instrumental, Irish Pop/Celtic (including another group I did an earlier article on, The Screaming Orphans https:// youtu.be/-3Nqy4ndBuY) , Merengue, Metal, Rock, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Surf/Surf Rock, and Trance/Electronica/Dub/ Fusion! It has been recorded by foreign groups in languages as diverse as Czechoslovakian, Chinese, Danish, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, Japanese, Spanish, and Swedish. [Can’t you just imagine this song about cowboys being sung in Chinese or Japanese? Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any links.] Believe it or not, even Elvis cov-

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The Marvel Comic series (obviously – the movie was produced by Stan Lee/ Marvel) was then the primary inspiration for the first Nicholas Cage Ghost Rider movie (’07). The Spiderbait (an Australian group - the movie was actually filmed in Australia) trance version of the song was used in the soundtrack and during the end credits of the film, although the group itself was not credited. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=jvUpxZajw8Y&. [NOTE: This first Ghost Rider movie was actually extremely close to the story line of the original ‘73 Marvel comic book character – I was a fan of this comic when it came out - unlike Ghost Rider 2 (’11), which completely changed the storyline and was nothing much but a medium for Cage to make his trademark ‘insane character’ faces!] In the Blues Brothers 2000 (’98) movie, there is a marvelous electric bluegrass musical version by the Blues Brothers Band, with an eerie video: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=X8sJm7ZecR8&. [NOTE: Incidentally, the fantastic harmonica solo for the Blues Brothers movie version, while attributed to ‘Buster Blues’ in the credits, was actually played by John Popper of Blues Traveler.] Take a look/listen – probably you can find a version of “Ghost Riders” in whatever style of music you listen to, from some group you like, in some language you speak, that you will enjoy listening to!

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Atlanta Power Trio Whores To Release Gold, Coming To Houston on November 27th at Warehouse Studio Atlanta power trio WHORES. will release their new album GOLD on October 28th, 2016 via Entertainment One (eOne), the first for their new label home. The debut LP was recorded at Parhelion Studios with producer Ryan Boesch (Helmet, Fu Manchu, Melvins) The band is also revealing the artwork for GOLD done by Patrick Copeland. GOLD is the follow up to the highly buzzed about LP Clean (2013), which was widely cheered by critics. Also recorded by Boesch, the record sold out within a month, prompting the band to quickly release a second pressing. Clean is now on its fourth pressing. “We’ve spent the ATL summer blasting feedback and pick slides in a sweaty, metal box,” says frontman / guitarist Christian Lembach. “This is the result. Solid. Fucking. Gold.”

The band will join TORCHE in supporting RED FANG later this fall. Dates will kick off on November 18th at Slim’s in San Francisco, spanning coast to coast before wrapping up at the Showbox in Seattle on December 16th. “Red Fang and Torche are both huge inspirations, and we’re flattered to be a part of this amazing tour,” says Lembach. “Imminent tacos to follow.” “ The band has also announced its plans to participate in the 2016 AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL this October, playing alongside the likes of SLAYER, TOOL, PRIMUS, BARONESS and DEAFHEAVEN. Lembach adds, “Beyond flattered to be a part of Aftershock Festival this year. Our life partners in Red Fang played last year, and we’re super humbled to be a part of this awesome lineup.”

Kevin Fowler has announced the release of his new album, Coming to a Honky Tonk Near You. The album will be released on Friday, October 21 and pre-orders began last Friday, Sept. 9. All iTunes pre-orders include instant downloads of “Sellout Song” and Kevin’s brand new single “Texas Forever.” Working with a country artist is new territory for Juice, but we’re avid supporters of musicians whose sound is deeply rooted in all things Texas, and Kevin definitely fits that bill. Not to mention working with Triple 8 Management is a true pleasure. We hope you’ll consider covering Kevin Fowlers’ album release and we’d be happy to arrange an interview if you’d like to speak with him. Fowler is a country music powerhouse and I’m sure after you hear his new music you’ll agree. Additionally, Kevin has an upcoming tour date in Houston on Saturday, October 15 at ZiegenBock Music Festival if you want the opportunity to see him live. Please see the attached press release for more information, including upcoming tour dates and a track list from the upcoming album. Produced by Trent Willmon, the album speaks to all things country and celebrates Fowler’s legendary licks and his solid ascent to Texas music royalty. Fowler has made a name for himself as a Texas music staple with an avid fan base and a reputation as one of the state’s most beloved artists and live performers. The new album especially rings true to Fowler’s old-school charm, and at the same time, is amped up with a modern energy all his own. It is Fowler and his band’s bold proclamation to bring real-deal country music to the fans that love and appreciate it the most. “As I was trying to decide which songs to cut, these eight songs stood out to me and immediately became my favorites,” said Fowler. “I think our fans are going to love this record as much as I do. This is the best thing I’ve done since ‘Loose, Loud and Crazy,’ and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it.” The first single off the album “Sellout

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Song” was released in April 2016. The accompanying video, collaboration with fellow Texas songwriter Zane Williams, was also a fan favorite. The video premiered on tasteofcountry.com and was quickly shared by over 7,000 people, with the post reaching over 1.3 million generating 420,000 article clicks in the first three days. The song presents Fowler’s comical take on the modern trend of hip hop beats and phrases finding their way into Mainstream Top 40 country music. Throughout the duration of the album, Fowler rattles off drunken adventures on one number (“The Bouncer”) then switches gears to the sincere, humble likes of “Livin’ Proof ” or the affectionate ode to his home state on “Texas Forever.” With nods to all things that Fowler loves and adores about his home state, such as hunting, fishing and appreciating the outdoors, this album is a sure honky tonk classic. With over 500,000 albums sold, seven studio albums and 15 No. 1’s on the Texas Music Chart, Kevin Fowler is an absolute powerhouse in the country music scene. He is revered as one of the country music greats in Texas and one of the most relevant country musicians in the U.S. He has had songs recorded with the legendary George Jones, toured Europe and worked with other heavy hitters like Sammy Kershaw, Montgomery Gentry, Mark Chesnutt and many more! With the continued momentum stemming from his upcoming release, Fowler shows no signs of slowing down, and promises to maintain his authenticity by being “Loose, Loud, & Crazy,” and still “100% Texan.”

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Houston, TX – KTRU Rice Radio and Sound on Sound Fest are excited to host a free concert on Friday, October 14, from 8:30 p.m. to midnight at Valhalla on the Rice University Campus. This show is part of a free concert series open to the public as a celebration 50 years of KTRU Rice Radio. Los Angeles-via-Chicago rapper Open Mike Eagle will headline the show. Fresh off Hella Personal Film Festival, his collaborative release with British producer Paul White, Open Mike Eagle is known for his creative and unpredictable style that he brands as “art rap.” Houston rock band Young Mammals, who just released their new album Jaguar to local record stores, will perform before Open Mike Eagle. Houston’s Us., the solo electro-pop project of Avery Davis, will open the show.

The stage is approximately equidistant from the Herman Park/ Rice U and Memorial Herman Hospital/Houston Zoo stops of the METRORail Red Line. The closest bus stop is Main St @ Cambridge St along Metro’s 56 Line. Valhalla is located between Keck Hall and George R. Brown Hall, which can be found on the Rice University Campus Map here.

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DRUMMER WANTED Houston Doom band “Well Of Souls” Auditioning for a permanent drummer to perform live in concert as well as write and create new music for future releases. Must be a solid professional drummer who plays for the love of music.

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