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WHY CAN’T I STOP READING THE PUBLIC NEWS? EDITORIAL CHAIRMAN KEN PETTY MUSIC EDITOR MARK CRAMPTON
Dear Public News, What happened to the sex ads that used to be in the Public News back in the day? This new version of the Public News sucks. I can’t stop reading it. What’s with that? I really want to find fault with this version of the Public News but I can’t. I’ll keep trying. I really want to see a return of those sex ads. W. T. Montrose
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Dear Public News, Thanks for publishing letters to the editor. Other than that, I got nothing. T. Y. Houston Dear T. Y. Well said.
without much fanfare, it causes one to think if the Houston Restaurant Weeks is not the best option to meet the needs of the Houston Food Bank. Plus there is a wide gap is the altruistic values placed on both efforts. Nick Rama did not skim anything from his efforts. Can the same be said about HRW? D. W. Houston
Dear D. W. We had contacted the chairwoman and Dear PN, founder of Houston Restuarant Weeks (HRW) I’m aware that you ran ads for Houston for an interview. She declined the offer of an Restaurant Weeks (HRW) at no cost to interview citing that she was fearful that we Dear P.N. them. When you look at all the great things were going for a “hit piece” on her. Generally I wonder why you don’t the foodie groups have done with Nick Rama reactions like that indicate that there is someidentify your writers to in providing meals for the first responders thing to hide. We won’t know until a full audit your Letter Rip column? and to the families displaced by Harvey, of HRW is completed. K. O. Houston Dear W. T. Sex ads are so 1970’s. Welcome to the 2010’s.
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Dear K. O. We like to keep everyone somewhat anonymous. I appreciate your comments, Kerry. Dear Public News, Does Mark Crampton write on other genres of music other than celtic? He’s a great writer and covers his preferred genre well. I just want to learn about local bands and stuff! G. G. Montrose Dear G. G. Mark has a journalism pedigree and covers music in general. I invite you to check out his prior work in our back issues located here: www.issuu.com/publicnews In the meanwhile
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LOCAL CLINIC FLOODED, FINDS TEMPORARY SHELTER Spring, TX, - Express Family Clinic was inundated with over 4 feet of water during Hurricane Harvey and lost everything. The clinic has been located at the Rayford Road shopping center for over 6 years and helps the entire area by providing low-cost visits to uninsured and underinsured patients. Timber Lakes Baptist Church located at 1540 Sawdust Road in Spring has graciously offered to house the clinic until they can get up and running again. Express Family Clinic has a patient base that stretches far beyond the Spring area. Patients travel as far as Katy and Clear Lake to take advantage of the low-cost services and great customer service. To help combat the distance the areas hardest hit have to travel, the clinic has launched a “virtual” visit. The “virtual” clinic visit works just like a regular office visit except that the interaction is done through a video call for medication refills and minor urgent care complaints like a sore throat or sinus infection.
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Melissa Herpel, CEO and lead nurse practitioner, hopes to be back in her regular spot on Rayford Road soon, but the future is uncertain. According to Herpel, there is a lot to rebuild not to mention all the equipment and supplies that were lost. Until then she hopes that patients find her temporary location and continue to get the healthcare they need. ABOUT EXPRESS FAMILY CLINIC Express Family Clinic has two locations, Spring and Conroe. Melissa Herpel is the CEO and lead nurse practitioner for the clinics. The clinics offer family practice and urgent care services at a flat fee-forservice rate for uninsured and underinsured patients. Although the clinics do not bill traditional insurance, many patients who have insurance utilize the facilities because of convenience and comfort
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FU MANCHUNG The new Fu Manchung in Spring, TX, on FM 2920 near Meadowhill Dr is, as their menu states, “not your typical Asian Restaurant “ Owner Paul Huynh and Chef Taylor has opened one of Nick’s Local Eats favorite new spots offering South East Asian cuisine with a little Southern spin. Just about everything here has high quality meats, is scratch made and authentic. Chef Taylor ‘s creations have all been quite wonderful. Lunch is fast casual and dinner is full service with an expanded menu.
-Macarollees “This crispy golden delight is (add $2), or combo of all meats (add $4)” where the East meets the West. Using the eggroll wrap, we’ve rolled into it our childhood favorite, Mac n Cheese with ham bits. Dip this into the tangy BBQ sauce, and even adults will fall in love with it!”
Nick’s Recommendations: (menu descriptions by Fu Manchung) Appetizers: -Phorollees “For those who are adventurous and want to try something different, this is FU YOU! Imagine, a spring roll with some of the main Pho ingredients rolled up inside, that you then dip in the beef broth, and then add a little hoisin/siracha sauce on top, voila, both fused to become one. If you like it great! If not, go back to the original spring roll and traditional bowl of Pho without hurting the Pho-Rollee’s feelings!” -Crabby Cream Rolls “Now if you have had crab fried wontons or similar, this is a must try. We use the eggroll wrap to roll up Philadelphia cream cheese with little pieces of imitation crab meat in each roll which is then deep fried. Be careful, these rolls need to cool down or can explode in your mouth. Be patient, plenty to go around. (6 rolls per order).” Entrée’s -Tom Yummy Fried Rice “This fried rice dish is made with a flavorful combo of Thai spices that will surely add a little kick to your taste buds.You have probably tried Tom Yum soup, but now you get to try our fried rice version with the same flavors. Has bean sprouts, scrambled egg, & basil pieces. Pick your choice of either chicken, or beef, or shrimp
-Vermicelli Boom Cha Y’all “This Vietnamese rice noodle bowl is a refreshing take to grilled lemon grass beef mixed in with lettuce, and TWO crispy homemad egg rolls, topped off with the traditional sweet & mild spicy lemon fish based sauce, and one BIG grilled shrimp & crushed peanuts!”. -Wok N’ Beef ” Also known as disco beef, shaken beef, stir crazy beef, but here, you’re in for a special treat. We use Filet mignon, cut into small cubes, marinated in a special sauce for hours, then stir fried with red onion slices, and plated with some lettuce, red & green bell peppers, and jasmine steamed rice. (“Bo luc lat” [BAW-LUKE-LOCH] is the traditional name of this meal from Vietnam)’ Pho licious ”If you are a beef lover, look no further and try our rice noodle beef soup. A traditional Vietnamese favorite, we stew the broth overnight from all beef bones. Served with thin top sirloin rare slices, brisket slices,
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and HOMEMADE fresh beef meatballs. If you haven’t tried this before, we highly recommend you step outside your comfort zone and you may be hooked PHO-life!”
-The Eloisa’s Fried Rice ”Just try it! You won’t go anywhere else for fried rice after you get hooked on this. We use a special home recipe mixture with premium grade Japanese grain rice. Very soft & moist. You pick your choice of either chicken, or beef, or (shrimp-add $2), or (combo of all meats $4).” Don’t miss out on a glass of Fruity Passion Fruit Juice. “This is a green tea leaf base brew with an added splash of passion fruit keeping your mouth and taste buds cool in this Texas summer heat!” Fu Manchung Phone: 832-791-5873 Address: 3416 FM 2920 Rd., Suite 210 Spring, TX 77388 Website: www.fumanchung.com
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Lone Star College-Conroe Center opens new food pantry early amidst Hurricane Harvey aftermath CONROE - Hurricane Harvey has taken a heavy toll on Houston and the Lone Star College community. Many students, faculty and staff had damage to their homes, cars and belongings and this loss has spurred Lone Star College-Conroe Center to open its on campus Food Pantry early. “We had planned to have our Food Pantry’s grand opening next week, however, Hurricane Harvey has given us a reason to change plans,” said Jennifer Dodd, LSC-Conroe Center Testing Center Coordinator and Food Pantry Organizer. “We are asking for specific donations so we can help those in crisis at this time.” Those looking donate can drop off items at 777 Conroe Park North Drive, Conroe, TX 77303, room 107. Items needed are: Cleaning supplies - brooms, mops, paper towels, cleaners, gloves for indoor and outdoor work, and trash bags Baby supplies - diapers, food, baby wash,
toys, clothes, wipes, and formula Hygiene items - shampoo, body wash, deodorant, toilet paper, feminine needs
model Conroe Center will work with the LSC Foundation as a nonprofit corporation and as a member agency associated with the Montgomery County Food Bank.
bring friends to the service. We look forward to donations from the community and the hard work of volunteers to keep the Food Pantry running year-round.”
Canned or dry food - Canned vegetables, powdered milk, pastas and sauces, bread, peanut butter and jelly, breakfast items, canned meats, juice and bottled water.
The LSC-Conroe Center Food Pantry is open to assist LSC faculty, staff and students Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m.
Monetary donations are also appreciated. Donate to the Montgomery County Food Bank by phone 936.539.6686 and request the funds be credited to LSC-Conroe Center or donate online at mcfoodbank. org/how-to-help and be sure to write Lone Star College-Conroe Center in the ‘Description’ on the second page of the form. This type of donation is extremely helpful now and in the immediate future for re-stocking the Pantry.
“Even before Hurricane Harvey we noticed the need for an on campus Food Pantry,” said Dodd. “Our students have fixed expenses like rent that do not get any lower, but one of the only things that is flexible is food and that is not a place to cut back.”
For more information about the LSCConroe Center Food Pantry, or if you would like to volunteer contact, Jennifer Dodd at Jennifer.O.Dodd@lonestar.edu or call 936-521-4549.
The LSC-Conroe Center Food Pantry’s permanent home is CC100D in the Academic Advising area. It is the second Food Pantry in the LSC System. LSCMontgomery opened an on campus Food Pantry in 2015. Like the Montgomery
A recent study by the Urban Institute found that approximately 13 percent of students at community colleges experienced food insecurity in 2015. “We are excited about helping those who need it,” said Dodd. “The LSC-Conroe Center Food Pantry is accessible to students since it is right on campus. We hope those who need help feel they can also
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is left to the viewer who will emerge from her Miniverse inspired by a renewed appreciation for the splendor and complexity of nature and the desire to preserve its beauty for generations to come.
A graduate of the Fine Art Academy in Basel, Switzerland, Katja Loher (b. 1979) is an internationally recognized artist Katja Loher is changing the face of video whose work has been featured in exhibiart by choosing to present her intrigutions throughout China, Japan, Europe, ing works as organic sculptural forms, South America and the United States, in or Videoportals, in lieu of a more tradisuch venues as: World Expo Museum, tional flat rectangular screen. The nearly Shanghai, China; MuBE, Museu Brasileiro seamless fusion of the technological with da Escultura, São Paulo, Brazil; Venice Arthe organic reflects the fantastic worlds chitecture Biennale, Venice, Italy; MAXXI she creates, which explore the complex Museum, Rome, Italy; United Nations balance between humans and nature, and Pavilion, Shanghai Expo, China; Biennale the consequences of living in a globalized Chongqing, China; Art Digital, Moscow, world. The videos are the product of a Russia and the State Hermitage Museum, collaborative effort between the creative St. Peterburg, Russia. Loher’s work can talents of poets, composers, costume be found in numerous private and public designers, and performers who, under collections, including: Core Club, New the creative direction of Loher, work to York, USA; Credit Suisse Collection, animate the imagined world of the artist. Zurich, Switzerland, 21C Museum, Kentucky, USA; Figge Art Museum, DavenEach vibrant video performance addresses port, Iowa, USA; Jorge Perez Collection, ecological urgencies such as the plight of Miami, USA; eN Arts Collection, Tokyo, pollinators, abuses of technology, and the Japan and Horsecross Collection, Perth, future of humanity, while simultaneously UK. Recently, Loher’s work has been comdrawing attention to the beauty intrinsic missioned for large scale Art and Archito the life sustaining processes that suptecture projects at the new headquarters port our planet. Performers intertwine to of SwissGrid, Switzerland, Related Group/ form letters, words and questions, while Jorge Perez, at SLS Hotel, Miami, USA, costumed dancers dressed as animals and Oasis VIP Lounge, at Bogota Airport, mimic the somatic or sonar communica- Colombia. tion inherent to different species. While Loher proposes the question in her works, she does not offer the solution - that task
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Casey Donahew Uses Concert dates to Fill The Tailer for Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts Nashville, TN – Lone Star son and Texas native, Casey Donahew, is using his live show as a means to help assist in relief to victims of Hurricane Harvey. Labeled as one of our nation’s worst disasters and the most significant storm to ever hit the U.S .coast, Hurricane Harvey has left a wake of destruction in its historically large path. Donahew and his wife Melinda sprang into action this week upon seeing the first video and hearing news reports of the damage caused by the storm knowing that they had to do something to help. Hear Casey’s own words here. “Texans are proud people, and we help our own, but we are not too proud to ask others for help when we need it. That’s why I’m asking my fans and anyone else who wants to donate to please do so. We have a large cargo trailer that we are pulling to our shows this week and we are asking people to help us fill it up with items like; diapers, baby wipes, baby formula, body soaps, deodorant, and hygiene packs. These are suggestions, we are not going to turn away anything nonperishable that anyone wants to donate,” says Donahew. Casey will be collecting at his shows this week in the following markets: August 30 – Dallas, TX – The Rustic (The Rustic is also giving a $10 ticket discount for anyone who donates at least 2 items) August 31 – Clinton, AR – National Championship Chuck Wagon Races September 1 – Lubbock, TX – Charley B’s September 2 – Belton, TX – Central Texas State Fair
Please check www.caseydonahewband. com for show times and venue addresses. About Casey Donahew Over the last 15 years, Casey Donahew has risen from being a favorite on the local Texas music scene to a nationally popular touring act who has racked up 14 No. 1 singles and consistently sells out venues across the country. Donahew has released four independent albums to critical and commercial acclaim. His 2011 release, DOUBLE WIDE DREAM, spawned three No. 1 singles: the title track, “Double Wide Dream,” “Let’s Not Say Goodbye Again,” and “One Star Flag.” Casey’s last CD, STANDOFF, quickly topped the iTunes Country Chart at No. 1, upon its release, and yielded five No. 1 radio singles “Whiskey Baby,” “Small Town Love,” “Lovin’ Out of Control,” which is Donahew’s fastest rising single to date, “Not Ready To Say Goodnight, and “Loser.” His first single “Feels This Right,” from his EP release PRE-PARTY also hit the #1 as a Texas radio hit. Donahew released his most recent studio album ALL NIGHT PARTY on August 19, 2016 and it immediately rocketed to No. 3 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart, No. 13 on the Top Album Sales Chart and Top Current Album Sales Chart and No. 40 on the Billboard 200 Chart. The hot project also took the No. 2 spot on the Internet Albums Chart and landed at Np. 3 on the Independent Albums Chart. Donahew’s single “Kiss Me,” from ALL NIGHT PARTY, finished 2016 in the #1 position on the Texas charts. Donahew is set to a 15 Anniversary record this fall, as a gift for the fans who come to his shows night after night and sing all of those lyrics back to him.
MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE DEBUT “THORNS” EXCLUSIVELY VIA ALTERNATIVE PRESS MAGAZINE NEW LP VICIOUS WORLD DUE OUT 10/13 MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE have released a brand new single today titled “THORNS” exclusively via ALTERNATIVE PRESS MAGAZINE. “Much like our last record, we really tried to be diverse and establish a different mood for each song,” says vocalist Matthew Hasting. The new single is the first bit of music we’ve heard from the band’s all new LP coming this fall.
can expect an MCMB experience they’ve never had before.”
“You’ll see that same ideology is very present with VICIOUS WORLD. ‘THORNS’ is the love child of Marilyn Manson and Advent, a song you can move and bang your head to, and just a small taste of how far we pushed ourselves on this new record. It’s been quite some time since MCMB has released music, and we’re extremely proud and excited for you all to bounce along with us to this song.”
Hasting continues, “for the artwork, I collaborated with the amazing artist Sam Wolfe Connelly, to capture the eeriness and darkness of the record in one image. This record has taken us down a long and very winding road. But we’re very thankful for eOne Music and Good Fight Music for believing in us and our passion for creating music. We can’t wait for you all to hear VICIOUS WORLD!”
Robert Bloomfield adds, “’THORNS’ represents the innovation and inspiration on this album. Most importantly there’s feel. There’s ups, there’s downs. There’s melody and there’s chaos. Musically, fans
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MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE will release Vicious World on October 13, 2017 via Entertainment One Music / Good Fight Music, their first release in five years. Vicious World is the highly anticipated follow up to their self-titled LP released in 2012.
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Continued from page 11 guitarist of From First To Last, the band that launched the career of Sonny Moore (aka Skrillex) and sold a half million albums over the years. “THORNS” is available on all streaming services and will serve as an iTunes Instant Gratification track, meaning, fans who pre order the LP via iTunes receive “THORNS” as an instant download. Vicious World is equally energetic, driving, dramatic, and cinematic. Each song takes listeners on a moving journey from start to finish, with special care and attention to structure and meaning. Songs like “God of Nothing” and “The Endless”
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from their previous self-titled album were but the tip of the artistic iceberg, setting MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE toward the darker and more ambitious path that culminated with album four. The core duo of founding vocalist Matthew Hasting and longtime guitarist/ songwriter Robert Bloomfield, who appear together on every MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE album, now usher in a brand new era of the band forged in ambitious artistry and deliberate focus. They’ve combined elements of extreme metal and the punk-and-pop-infused mash-ups present on the Warped Tour and Mayhem stages with their own signature flavor, a
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product of their disparate geographical locations, unique background, and point of view. Since their formation over a decade ago in Madison, Alabama, MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE has worked with nearly ever A-list metal/metalcore/hardcore producer in the game. MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE dabble in everything grunge, EDM, hip-hop, mainstream metal, and hard rock, cannibalizing the brightest spots of the seemingly contrasting genres, warping them, twisting them, and creating something inventive and fresh within their sound.
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Simply put, MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE has created the band its members wanted to hear. Vicious World is the sound of a creative entity in full command of its ambitions and experimentation, alternately catchy and inviting yet dense and thought provoking. Vicious World is an astounding work of art, more than worth the five-year wait.
LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS CONROE Backwoods Saloon 230 Lexington Ct., 936-273-0203 www.backwoodssaloon.com The Corner Pub 302 N. Main St., 936-788-2390 www.thecornerpubinconroe.com Game On Sports Bar 1717 N. Fraiser 936-788-6209 www.gameonsportsandmusic.com Bingo, Beer and Bands! Kat Daddy Bar 463 FM 1488, 936-273-9342 www.katdaddysbar.com Live Music Sunday Afternoons Red Brick Tavern 119 Simonton, 936-539-2000 www.theredbricktavern.com MAGNOLIA Genuwine Tasting Room 6503 FM 1488 #401 832-934-2675 www.mygenuwine.com
NORTH SPRING 19th Hole Grill & Bar 202 Sawdust Rd #118, 281-363-2574 www.19th.cc [$10 cover on all shows] Hard rock and metal bands Thursday through Saturday Dosey Doe Big Barn 25911 I-45 N., 281-367-3774 www.doseydoe.com Great dinner/music venue in a rebuilt barn CYPRESS CREEK Acadia 3939 FM 1960 W., 281-893-2860 www.acadiabarandgrill.com BFE Rock Club 11528 Jones Rd. (281) 894-1811 www.bferockclub.com The Concert Pub North 2470 Cypress Creek Pkwy., 281-583-8111 www.theconcertpub.com Great cover band venue OLD TOWN SPRING
Blue Giraffe 417 Gentry St, Spring (281) 288-4233 www.thebluegiraffeetc.com Open mic from open to close Jailhouse Saloon 310 Preston, Spring 281-288-0255 www.jailhousesaloontx.com Great pub rock on the weekends Puffabellys 100 Main St, Spring 281-350-3376 www.puffabellys.com Best known for their open mic events weekly SPRING Mak’s Place Sports Bar & Grill 5200 Louetta Rd., 832-698-1611 www.maksplacesportsbar.com That One Bar 4660 Louetta #100, 832-562-3942 www.thatonebar.com
2005 Lake Robbins, 281-210-1105 www.woodlandscenter.org The larget venue for live music in North Houston TOMBALL 403 Eats 403 East Main (281) 330-7828 www.403eats.com live music Fridays & Saturdays Brautigams Bar & Grill 106 Market St, 832-698-4461 www.brautigamsbarngrill.com Main Street Crossing 111 West Main St., 281-290-0431 www.mainstreetcrossing.com WEST HOUSTON Shakespeare Pub 14129 Memorial Dr, (281) 497-4625 www.shakespearepub.net
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The Woodlands Family YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge September 28 - October 1, Presented by REPSOL Registration is still open for the 19th Annual YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge Presented by Repsol. The 4- day event, scheduled for Sept. 28 – Oct. 1, will be held at Northshore Park in The Woodlands. Limited space is available in the Thursday afternoon bracket, 2 – 6 p.m., and the new Sunday morning bracket, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. High school and adult teams are welcomed in the Sunday bracket. Are you looking for a unique, fun and easy team-building outing? YMCA Dragon Boat is for you. The YMCA does all the planning and facilitating. All you have to do is recruit your team and show up ready to play. The event promises teamwork and camaraderie at their best and allows participants to visit and play with old friends and make new friends. Working hard to reach your goal as a team is FUN! Who will take home the coveted “Dragon”?
American Dragon Boat Association, are transported from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dragon boats are 40-feet long, extremely colorful and weigh more than 1,800 pounds. This exciting team-building event is designed to build community spirit among corporations, civic groups and community organizations. The activities are designed to bring individuals together to achieve a single goal – to Have FUN! They achieve this by becoming a team and working together as a synchronized unit.
It’s much more than “beating the other team.” It is the camaraderie, the team work and team spirit, visiting and playing with old friends, meeting new friends and laughing. Along with improving health, whenever teamwork is involved, there’s the added benefit of being connected to others. It is adults having the opportunity to play like kids!
Y’s Annual Campaign, which ensures that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y. Every dollar raised is an investment in our community and our future. For more information visit www. ymcadragonboat.org or contact Roxanne Davis at 281-367-9622 ext 230.
This is rowing for a cause. The YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge benefits the
A team is composed of a minimum of 20 members but no more than 30. Each team roster must have a minimum of five females, and participants must be at least 18 years of age. High school teams, ninth – 12th grades, are eligible to participate in the Sunday morning bracket: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will feature six different team activities, but the Dragon Boat Races are the main event. The boats, owned by The
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EVENTS ARTS Due to Hurricane Harvey…2017 FALL CLASSES Class Starts: September 18th-November 3rd New/Returning Student Orientation September 14th 7:30pm-9:00pm FIRST STAGE ARTS-$88/semester (Ages 6-8) Mondays 5:30pm-7:00pm Start the fire with Acting for the stage, Auditioning Techniques, Fundamentals of Art & Music, Improv, Leadership, Movement, & Voice & Diction. Students will be exposed to a variety of disciplines within the creative world to show them the varying paths of creative theatrical work. DESIGNER ARTS-$155/semester (Ages 8-18) Mondays 7:15pm-8:45pm Explore the following areas of design & construction: Adobe Photoshop, Costume, Draping & Patternmaking, Fashion, Hair, Lighting, Makeup, Merchandise Marketing, Prop, Set and Sewing/Stitching. This is a hands-on project-based class. ADVANCED ARTS-$265/semester (Ages 9-18) Tues/Thurs 6:00pm-8:30pm Sharpen your focus in Acting for film & stage, Hair & Makeup Design, Improv, Leadership, Movement, Puppetry, Scene Study, Stage Management, Theatre History, & Voice & Diction. Advanced Arts students are encouraged to take Designer Arts or Actor Essentials to supplement your class & performance work. *requirements: 2 RDTC productions or instructor’s permission to enroll in this class. SECOND STAGE ARTS-$110/semester (Ages 9-12) Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:00pm Continue to investigate & experience Acting, Audition Techniques, Basic Art & Music Fundamentals, Improv, Leadership, Movement, Stage Makeup, & Voice & Diction. Students in this program are strongly encouraged to audition for & participate in a mainstage show as it helps supplement their classwork in practical ways. *all students will participate in an in-class performance 11/01/17 ACTOR ESSENTIALS-$135/semester (Ages 8-18) Wednesdays 7:15pm-8:45pm This program offers a potpourri of important actor needs. Students will explore the areas of stage combat, foreign accents, period acting styles, & other arenas of physical stage acting. This class is completely hands-on & requires dedication from each student as well as nearperfect attendance. Classes Run: September 18, 2017-November 3, 2017 New & Returning Student Orientation 9/14/17 7:30pm-9:00pm RDTC 4513 Red Bluff Road, Pasadena, TX 77503 281-542-0500 RDTC is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization Entertain…Energize…Inspire www.thereddoortheatrecompany.com
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GARBAGE ISLAND: TASHA GOREL AS MISSY MESS, ORLANDERS JONES AS JUDGE JUNK, AND DANO COLON AS DAN DIRT
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:
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713-569-9209 or garyhernandezstudio@yahoo. com Cost: $35/per class paid in advance monthly. Conroe Art League First Thursday of the month 11am-5pm Photography Learning Center w/Ed Gorman The Photography Learning Center is back at the Conroe Art Gallery!! If you have questions about photography or how to use your camera, whether it’s a DSLR, SLR, film, cell phone, iPad, etc., then come to the Conroe Art Gallery on the first Thursday of each month from 11am - 5pm. The Conroe Art Gallery is at 127 Simonton St., Conroe, TX 77301. Ed will show you how to work your camera and take better photographs. Contact Ed Gorman: edgorman1973@gmail. com or call 936-443-3487 for more information. Conroe Art League First and Third Thursday 1pm-3:30pm Figure Drawing Group Classes are at the Conroe Art League Gallery 127 Simonton St. Conroe, TX 77301 Live Model, All Skill Levels Welcome! For more information contact: Darby Kachmar darbykachmar@me.com 936-228-5126 or Marilyn Lowry mlowry3@comcast.net or 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 ac-
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cidents” 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 classbased 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.
EVENTS 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, preregistration is required for each class. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration opens 30 days prior to the class. Please visit the website (www.hcpl.net) or call the library at 281-376-4610 for more information and to register for these classes. The classes are held in the Barbara Bush Library Friends Computer Lab at 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Baldwin Boettcher Library Ongoing English As A Second Language The Baldwin Boettcher Library Staff provides ESL classes for folks who want to learn to speak English or improve their English speaking skills. Our beginning classes are scheduled on Mondays, 6-7:30 pm; Fridays 1-3 pm; Our intermediate ESL classes are on Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm and Thursdays, 1-3 pm; Our conversational English class is on Tuesdays 10-12 pm; Our advanced English class is on Tuesdays 4-5 pm. Call the library at 281-821-1320 for more information about the ESL classes. Barbara Bush Branch Library Every Thursday noon-1pm Yoga For Stress Relief Certified yoga instructor, Linda Popinksi, offers this free class every Thursday from 12:00-1:00 in the Earl Elliott Room at the Barbara Bush Branch Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Both men and women are welcome. Bring your own yoga mat and a beach towel.
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 refresh-
ments (coffee, afternoon tea or happy hour) and an artist demonstration. This would be great fun for couples or for a group of friends.
GAMING Pokémon Monday and Wednesday 5-8 Whether you are a new play wanting to learn to play the Pokémon trading card game and how to build a deck or you are a world champion there is fun to be had at this league! Come and go as you please. Play the card game or video game and have fun meeting new players of all ages! At Space Cadets, click here for info. Magic The Gathering new player night Wednesday at 6pm If you’re new Magic the Gathering or just need a refresher, Wednesday nights are for you. Everyone who shows up will receive a free 60 card deck (non standard legal) to learn the game. We’ll teach you the basics and give some good tips on deck building. At Space Cadets, click here for info. Magic The Gathering commanders night Thursday 6pm This is your 100 card deck slugfest! A commander deck features 100 cards with no duplicates (aside from lands). Your Commander is called in when needed and when it leaves, you can summon again for just 2 mana more. At Space Cadets, click here for info. Magic The Gathering Friday night magic Friday 6:30 pm You’re a powerful wizard summoning mighty monsters, vampires, elves and more to do your bidding. Are you slow and methodical or quick and relentless? Our regular Friday Night Magic events. The format will vary from week to week, but mostly it’ll be Standard construction with a $5 entry. Prizes consist of store credit and/or booster packs depending on number of players. At Space Cadets, click here for info. Vanguard Fridays 6-8pm The popular Bushiroad game, Cardfight Vanguard, is played every Friday at 6 p.m. Choose your Vanguard character and bolster them with support from rear guard positions. Boost them up and annihilate the competition! Offering regular and special event play. At Space Cadets, click here for info. Star Wars x-wing every Friday 7pm and 3rd Saturday 3pm Switching from the slower bulk cruisers to nimble dog fighters, Star Wars X-Wing is a miniatures game featuring all of your favorite star fighters from the franchise!. Deftly maneuver around debris, opponents and your own ships as you attempt to obliterate your opponents. At Space Cadets, click here for info.
THEATER Rec Room Arts’ Hit Kids Show Premieres All New Fourth Episode: GARBAGE ISLAND 4.0 Opens September 23rd Houston, TX – Back to school getting you down? Then get back to Rec Room for the ALL NEW episode of GARBAGE ISLAND 4.0, the only original live sketch show for children ages 2 – 6, in Hous-
ton. GARBAGE ISLAND premiered in February and ran to sold-out crowds for 4 weeks straight. The response was so fantastic, it returned with a second and third episode, again selling out every show. Houston parents lined up out the door to give their children the opportunity to enjoy the wacky characters and sustainability-themed 30-minute performance, while they enjoyed a break…and a mimosa. Rec Room Arts is thrilled to present an ALL NEW FOURTH episode, opening Saturday, September 23 and running through October 7. The new show will run at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday, with two additional afternoon shows at 1 p.m. on September 20 and October 7th. The new episode features some of the same characters from the original show, along with brand new characters, brand new actors, and Fall-themed fun! This episode focuses on the great outdoors, with a special video taped segment on how to use and reuse; including composting, seedlings and garbage costumes. As with previous GARBAGE ISLAND shows, kids are encouraged to bring their old toys that Rec Room donates to a local charity. This time around, the characters will engage with the kids in the audience in an improvised costume party, where the kids are invited to contribute their toy for a repurposed, Halloween-themed surprise! Why GARBAGE ISLAND? Rec Room co-founders Matt Hune and Stephanie Wittels Wachs had the idea to launch a Saturday morning kids show to fill a gap they had found: There were no affordable, theatrical performances in Houston for young children. They approached local playwright (and parent of two toddlers) Abby Koenig, who conceived and wrote GARBAGE ISLAND as a fun and interactive live show that is both silly and educational. In the vein of children’s sketch shows, such as You Can’t Do That On Television, and The Muppet Show, GARBAGE ISLAND features absurdist humor and improv, as well as audience participation. GARBAGE ISLAND takes place in a literal garbage dump where off-the-wall characters come to life to solve mysteries using creative and critical thinking skills. There is an underlying message of earth consciousness and personal growth. This episode will introduce a new MC for the show, local musician Joe Folladori (Catastrophic Theatre) as Garbage Man Joe’s cousin, Garbage Man Joe (yup we are doing that!). Houston actors and Rec Room regulars Dano Colon (The Alley Theatre) and Tasha Gorel (Horse Head Theatre) return to Garbage Island and are joined by new cast member, Brittny Bush (Classical Theatre Company). The set, originally designed by local artist Justin Dunford, and costumes designed by Houston Grand Opera costumer, Clair Hummel, are created using only found materials to further highlight themes of sustainability and reuse. Lights and sound are designed by Greg Starbird (Mildred’s Umbrella).
Center of Houston. Tickets range from $8 - $15 for ages 2 and above. Children under 2 are free to sit on their parents’ lap. Coffee and drinks available at the bar. Rec Room is located at 100 Jackson St. Metered Street parking is available.
BOOKS River Oaks Bookstore Presents Peaceful Bones Book Signing by Vietnam War Veteran and Prominent Houston Doctor Samuel Axelrad, M.D. WHO: River Oaks Bookstore will host Vietnam War veteran, Houston doctor and author Samuel Axelrad, M.D. Dr. Samuel Axelrad is a Houston author, retired urologist and Vietnam War veteran who recently published a memoir titled Peaceful Bones. Dr. Axelrad’s memoir illustrates his time in Vietnam as an army surgeon during the Vietnam war where he finds himself helping not only American soldiers but hundreds of Vietnamese citizens both wounded and ill. Peaceful Bones is about one special patient named Hung Nguyen aka “Charlie” who becomes an unlikely friend on the battlefield. Dr. Axelrad saves Charlie’s life, forging a bond that crosses cultural and enemy lines. Their reunion, 46 years after losing touch in 1967, was a moving and inspiring moment that made history around the world. Peaceful Bones is Dr. Axelrad’s stories of the war, his life, and the uncanny “coincidences” that brought him and Charlie together twice in one lifetime over several decades and thousands of miles. Dr. Axelrad’s son, Chris, and Rabbi Ranon Teller coauthored the memoir. Peaceful Bones will be available for purchase at River Oaks Bookstore prior to and following the event. To order a copy online, please visit Amazon.com. WHEN: Saturday, September 9, 2017 3- 5 p.m. WHERE: River Oaks Bookstore 3270 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77098 WHY: A portion of the book’s proceeds benefit Texas for Heroes, an organization that sponsors retreats for U.S. veterans, and Hoa Binh Peace Village, which supports children in Vietnam affected by Agent Orange. Experience the story of an inspirational friendship between two enemy soldiers. Their reunion over four decades later was featured internationally on Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, BBC, Fox News, CBS News and many more.
Children are invited to bring an old toy with them every week that may be used during the performance as an improv piece for the actors. As such, no two performances will be the same and the audience is encouraged to return to see how the show changes each week. Each performance will culminate in a big kid dance party, with Garbage Man Joe and the cast. After each show, old toys will be donated to a local charity such as Women’s
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ASSAULT ON SOUTHEAST TEXAS MY MISCALCULATIONS BY H. HARVEY COMMANDING
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Assault on SE Texas My Miscalculations Written by H. Harvey, Commanding The plan of assault was brilliant both strategically and tactically. It has been well thought out. It would be a two-pronged attack on various locations of the Texas, Gulf. Objective: Total devastation, loss of life, loss of morale and complete despair. Length of Campaign: Six days of continued and relentless attacks against various and diverse locations.
strength, though they correctly warned that I was in no hurry to accomplish my objectives. I would move slowly, ensuring maximum damage inflicted upon the area and the population. I would hit first in the southern portion of the state and move effectively Northeast. My plan was to create moments of false security and it worked perfectly. I made land fall on three differI had little doubt that the campaign ent occasions, with would succeed and result in the desired different targets each objectives. It started well and I utilized time. It was brilliant. both surprise and stealth. They never would They knew I was coming, but they didn’t expect or anticipate know what to expect. Meteorologists this. They were not throughout the area knew I was coming, prepared to resist the hell I was ready to but they couldn’t predict where I would unleash. hit first. They couldn’t see my overall I targeted Corpus as for my initial as-
sault but feigned ever so slightly, hitting Rockport with a full out, frontal assault. I utilized all the forces at my disposal: wind, rain, tornados, etc. Rockport stood no chance. I demolished her quickly and effectively. She lay broken and bleeding in my wake. It was exhilarating. I feigned again, acting as if I was losing Hurricane strength, but all the while knowing that my next tactic would not be winds: it would be rain and flooding. Such rain and flooding as has never been seen here ever before. An 800-year flood. Houston and surrounding towns and cities were next to
“I killed people, as planned. I killed first responders, I killed children, I killed families and I even killed their pets. “
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feel my fury. Oh, how it succeeded. The bayou’s, rivers and lakes had never felt anything like the wrath I unleashed upon them. I dropped over 20 TRILLION gallons of rain on the area. 20 Trillion! Do you have any idea what that represents? It represents enough water to supply New York City’s water needs for over 30 years. That’s what I dropped on Houston and surrounding area’s over just a three-day period. I was relentless and it was glorious. How the area staggered under the weight of my attack. My objective was being realized…. I killed people, as planned. I killed First responders, I killed children, I killed families and I even killed their pets. They could not stand against me. I loved seeing their tears and cries for help. Riding a victorious high, I allowed some areas to think my assault had subsided. Then I turned and attacked again… Port
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Continued from page 19 Arthur was destroyed, I cut off the water supply in Beaumont and they had to run for cover. Total victory was mine and I relished in it. However, certain events happened which I had not calculated for. In the midst of my fury, in the midst of the devastation I witnessed things which surprised me. I saw Black people, White people, Hispanic people and Asian people banding together to hold the line against me. That was not supposed to happen. I was counting on division and hate. That’s what I was led to believe would contribute to my total victory. That did not happen. These Texans would not leave
anyone behind… no matter their race or political point of view. That was not supposed to happen. They would not even leave their animals behind. Time and time again, reports came to me of people willing to risk death then leave a family pet. This was not calculated. They were supposed to lose hope, they were supposed to wallow in the destruction around them and that did not happen. I heard the singing coming from a shelter one night. SINGING! I had taken everything from them and they were singing! How could one calculate that? They were supposed to lose faith. How could they hold on to faith
“These Texans would not leave anyone behind… no matter their race or political point of view.“
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I had no doubt that when I drowned that whole family…. Despair would set in …. when my wrath did everything conceivThey would give up… but they didn’t. able to destroy faith? I executed my plan perfectly. Almost That one man, holding his little son’s hand 186,000 homes damaged or destroyed! emerging from the flood waters. I had You can’t do better than that. Almost taken everything from him: his home, 43,000 people in shelters! Many of them his clothes, his car … everything… And children…. Wonderful. They had to be when that reporter asked him what he finished, I had won. was feeling? He said he Thanked God? I surveyed the battlefield today…… the Thanked God!! What manner of people carnage was everywhere. Flood waters was I dealing with here? still rising in places. Chemical plants I calculated that they would lose courage. experiencing explosions …. More evacuBut the first responders working with no ations. Through the rubble and smoke, I food or sleep for days? that surprised me. expected to see a white flag of surrender… The Police officer, Sargent Perez. He was they could take no more. days from retirement… He didn’t have to I did see a flag… it was tattered, but flyanswer the call. Yet, he spent two hours ing. It had one Star upon it…. A single trying to get to his duty station to help the star...A Lone Star. people before I killed him. It was a shalI had miss-calculated. low, empty victory for me. Damn you Texas…. Damn you. I thought that when I flooded the nursSigned: ing home, they would all die. Old and H.Harvey. Commanding. alone! Perfect! But, they didn’t … all were (as translated by Don Ortolano) rescued.
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DAVID POSADAS
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DAVID POSADAS & TACO CRAVE by Matt Vernon David Posadas owns and operates Taco Crave. David grew up in Monterrey Mexico and outside his middle school was a taco stand. It was the first street tacos he ever had and he said it was love at first bite. He remembers the taste delights, the combination of flavors, the juicy meats, spicy salsas and fresh tortillas. He began to crave those delicious tacos. As a middle schooler David dreamed of tacos and he still has those same dreams today! David had a dual passport and was able to travel back and forth from Mexico to Houston. His grandmother and uncle owned a restaurant in Bryan Texas that had been in the family for over 60 years. His uncle would give him advice like “if you sell something, make it something you like!” He would spend summers at the family restaurant helping and learning about the restaurant business. David majored in Industrial Engineering and got a job doing metal fabrication in a factory in Northern Mexico. He never was fulfilled in that job. He says America has better opportunities for big dreamers and more doors can open if you believe in yourself. He moved to Houston to bring his vision of great Mexican street tacos to our streets, Although, of
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course, it didn’t happen overnight. David had several restaurant jobs here where he improved his craft and learned more about his trade. In 2014, he opened the first Taco Crave restaurant with the flavors he and his wife had been perfecting. When you walk in all the delicious flavors awaken
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your senses. His dining room and kitchen are always clean. And he offers samples of his slowly stewed meats and even offers free beer. That’s right FREE BEER! What goes better with great tacos than free beer? Then his friendly staff rolls your taco or burrito with whatever meats and condiments you like. The food is always prepared fresh and just the way you want
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He tells me he wants to have a place where people can eat well and have fun. He greets and enjoys talking to everyone, when he is not there, his guests ask about him. He says he never had this much fun at the metal factory. After 3 years, David just opened his second Taco Crave location in Bryan, in the same building where
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he first learned the business. David is a hard-working restaurant owner, a devoted husband, a proud father of 3 and a friend. When I asked what advice he has for those who have the dream of owning their own restaurants he wanted to be realistic; It is very hard work! The restaurant business takes a lot of time and money. He says you need to be able to go 2 years without receiving a paycheck and to think your concept through before starting. However, he agrees that you get
better food and service at family owned establishments. Please support your local mom and pop! As an update, David was forced to close the Taco Crave on 2920 in April. They are still operating the Bryan location
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FILM CAPSULES
UP & COMING SEPTEMBER 8 It R 135 min Drama | Horror When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, neighborhood kids band together to square off against Pennywise, an evil clown whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries. Director: Andy Muschietti Stars: Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Lieberher, Finn Wolfhard, Sophia Lillis Home Again PG-13 97 min Comedy | Drama | Romance A recently separated mother of two starts a new life in Los Angeles, which is complicated by her decision to house three young, charismatic guys Director: Hallie Meyers-Shyer Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Nat Wolff, Lake Bell, Michael Sheen The Good Catholic PG-13 96 min Comedy | Drama An idealistic, young priest is dedicated to his calling until he meets a woman at confession. After the meeting, he seeks guidance from his fellow priests. Director: Paul Shoulberg Stars: Zachary Spicer, Wrenn Schmidt, Danny Glover, John C. McGinley Poster Boys Comedy POSTER BOYS is a story inspired by a real life incident of three ordinary people who, to their surprise, find their picture on a poster promoting vasectomy. The film talks about how the three start getting ridiculed in their
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village due to this error and how this error changes their lives around. After getting humiliated from their family members and people around them they go on a mission to prove that they are the victims of the system. Director: Shreyas Talpade Stars: Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Shreyas Talpade, Sonali Kulkarni 9/11 R 90 min Action | Drama On the morning of 9/11, a messenger sings “Happy Birthday” to his daughter, a billionaire argues with his wife in a divorce hearing, a maintenance man begins his day, and a young Russian decides she’s breaking up with her sugar daddy. When the first plane hits the World Trade Center, these five elevator passengers find themselves trapped. Forced to band together, they fight against all odds to escape before the imminent and inevitable collapse occurs. Director: Martin Guigui Stars: Charlie Sheen, Whoopi Goldberg, Gina Gershon, Luis Guzmán SEPTEMBER 15 Mother! 115 min Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller A couple’s relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence. From filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream), mother! stars Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer in this riveting psychological thriller about love, devotion and sacrifice.’ Director: Darren Aronofsky Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer
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Spacey, Nicholas Hoult All I See Is You R 110 min Drama | Thriller A man (Jason Clarke) starts to feel insecure about himself and his marriage when an operation allows his blind wife (Blake Lively) to see out of her right eye. Director: Marc Forster Stars: Blake Lively, Yvonne Strahovski, Jason Clarke, Danny Huston Because Of Grácia PG-13 107 min Comedy | Drama | Romance Chase Morgan would love to live up to his Brad’s Status own name and pursue something great. It’s R 101 min his senior year, and he’s still as insecure as Comedy ever, but Eastglenn High’s newest student is Brad Sloan has a satisfying career and a about to turn that around. Grácia is a girl comfortable life in suburban California, but with charisma, intelligence and conviction, it’s not quite what he imagined during his but she’s not as put together as Chase and glory days in college. Sloan keeps comparhis best friend O.B. might think. A dark past ing his life with those of his four college gives her a unique connection with Bobbi, a friends, wondering what it would be like to misunderstood classmate who has a pushy have their well-paying and glamorous jobs. boyfriend and disconnected father. When circumstances force Brad to reconnect Director: Tom Simes with his buddies, he soon begins to question Stars: John Schneider, Ben Davies, Chris whether he has failed, or is in some ways the Massoglia, Masey McLain most successful of them all. Director: Mike White In Search of Fellini Stars: Ben Stiller, Austin Abrams, Jenna R 93 min Fischer, Michael Sheen Adventure | Drama A shy small-town Ohio girl who loves movRebel in the Rye ies but dislikes reality, discovers the delightG-13 106 min fully bizarre films of Federico Fellini, and Biography | Drama sets off on a strange, beautiful journey across Author J.D. Salinger leads a reclusive lifestyle Italy to find him. after the success of his popular and controDirector: Taron Lexton versial novel “The Catcher in the Rye.” Stars: Beth Riesgraf, Maria Bello, Ksenia Director: Danny Strong Solo, Mary Lynn Rajskub Stars: Zoey Deutch, Sarah Paulson, Kevin American Assassin 111 min Action | Thriller When Cold War veteran Stan Hurley takes CIA black ops recruit Mitch Rapp under his wing, they receive an assignment to investigate a wave of random attacks on both military and civilian targets. After discovering a pattern of violence, Hurley and Rapp join forces with a lethal Turkish agent to stop a mysterious operative who wants to start a global war. Director: Michael Cuesta Stars: Dylan O’Brien, Taylor Kitsch, Michael Keaton, Scott Adkins
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CURRENTLY SHOWING A Gentleman 145 min Action | Comedy | Romance Gaurav is on a mission to settle down. He is in the process of trying to charm Kavya into creating life with him and getting married. However, Kavya dreads the thought of taking the plunge and settling down. Her only wish is that her “sundar susheel” gentleman lives life to the full, with a little more risk and excitement. However, things take an interesting twist when an assignment takes Gaurav to Mumbai. Directors: Krishna D.K. | Raj Nidimoru Stars: Jacqueline Fernandez, Sunil Shetty, Sidharth Malhotra, Betsy Graver All Saints PG 108 min Drama Michael Spurlock decides to trade in his corporate sales career to become a pastor. Unfortunately, his first assignment is to close a country church and sell the prime piece of land where it sits. He soon has a change of heart when the church starts to welcome refugees from Burma. Spurlock now finds himself working with the refugees to turn the land into a working farm to pay the church’s bills. Director: Steve Gomer Stars: Cara Buono, John Corbett, Barry Corbin, David Keith
James McAvoy, Bill Skarsgård Beach Rats R 95 min Drama An aimless teenager on the outer edges of Brooklyn is having a miserable summer. With his father on his deathbed and his mother wanting him to find a girlfriend, Frankie escapes the bleakness of his life by causing trouble with his delinquent friends and flirting with older men online. When his chatting and webcamming intensifies, he finally starts hooking up with guys at a nearby cruising beach while simultaneously entering into a cautious relationship with a young woman. Director: Eliza Hittman Stars: Harris Dickinson, Madeline Weinstein, Kate Hodge, Neal Huff Birth of the Dragon PG-13 103 min Action | Biography | Drama Young Bruce Lee is trying to make a name for himself while working as a martial arts instructor in 1964 San Francisco. When Lee meets Wong Jack Man, he challenges the kung fu master to a no-holds-barred fight that became the stuff of legend. Director: George Nolfi Stars: Billy Magnussen, Yu Xia, Philip Ng, Jingjing Qu
beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated. Director: Christopher Nolan Stars: Fionn Whitehead, Kenneth Branagh, Mark Rylance, Tom Hardy Ghost House 89 min Horror | Thriller Lost in the Thai countryside, a young American couple find themselves haunted by an evil spirit. Desperate for a solution, they spiral deeper into a surreal, supernatural world that leads them into a frenzied, terrifying confrontation with pure evil. Director: Rich Ragsdale Stars: Scout Taylor-Compton, James Landry Hébert, Mark Boone Junior, Michael S. New
Girls Trip R 122 min Comedy Best friends Ryan, Sasha, Lisa and Dina are in for the adventure of a lifetime when they travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival. Along the way, they rekindle their sisterhood and rediscover Annabelle: Creation Cars 3 their wild side by doing enough dancR 109 min G 109 min ing, drinking, brawling and romancing to Horror | Mystery | Thriller Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family make the Big Easy blush.. Former toy maker Sam Mullins and Blindsided by a new generation of blazinghis wife, Esther, are happy to welcome fast cars, the legendary Lighting McQueen Director: Malcolm D. Lee a nun and six orphaned girls into their finds himself pushed out of the sport that Stars: Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tiffany Haddish California farmhouse. Years earlier, he loves. Hoping to get back in the game, the couple’s 7-year-old daughter Anhe turns to Cruz Ramirez, an eager young Ingrid Goes West nabelle died in a tragic car accident. technician who has her own plans for win- R 97 min Terror soon strikes when one child ning. With inspiration from the Fabulous Comedy | Drama sneaks into a forbidden room and Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected Following the death of her mother finds a seemingly innocent doll that turns, No. 95 prepares to compete on and a series of self-inflicted setbacks, appears to have a life of its own. Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage. young Ingrid Thorburn escapes a Director: David F. Sandberg Director: Brian Fee humdrum existence by moving out Stars: Stephanie Sigman, Miranda Stars: Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, West to befriend her Instagram obsesOtto, Lulu Wilson, Anthony LaPaglia Chris Cooper, Nathan Fillion sion, a Los Angeles socialite named Atomic Blonde R 115 min Action | Mystery | Thriller Agent Lorraine Broughton (Charlize Theron) is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on an impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to retrieve a priceless dossier from within the destabilized city, she partners with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through a deadly game of spies. Director: David Leitch Stars: Sofia Boutella, Charlize Theron,
Do It Like An Hombre R 109 min Comedy Raúl, Eduardo and Santiago have led a happy and “straight” life since their childhood, until, one day, Santiago confesses to them that he is gay. Director: Nicolás López Stars: Mauricio Ochmann, Alfonso Dosal, Aislinn Derbez, Humberto Busto
Dunkirk PG-13 106 min Action | Drama | History | War In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the
Taylor Sloane. After a quick bond is forged between these unlikeliest of buddies, the facade begins to crack in both women’s lives -- with comically malicious results. Director: Matt Spicer Stars: Aubrey Plaza, Elizabeth Olsen, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Wyatt Russell It Comes at Night 97 min Horror | Mystery Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, the tenuous order a man (Joel Edgerton) has established with his wife and son is put
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to the ultimate test with the arrival of a desperate family seeking refuge. Despite the best intentions of both families, paranoia and mistrust boil over as the horrors outside creep ever-closer, awakening something hidden and monstrous within the man as he learns that the protection of his family comes at the cost of his soul. Director: Trey Edward Shults Stars: Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, Carmen Ejogo, Riley Keough
ing and charismatic best friend Victor also has a dream: becoming a famous inventor. Together, they both encourage each other to reach for the stars. Directors: Eric Summer | Éric Warin Stars: Elle Fanning, Dane DeHaan, Carly Rae Jepsen, Maddie Ziegler
Logan Lucky PG-13 119 min Comedy | Crime | Drama The Logans are a hardscrabble family from the hills of West Virginia, Jackals and their clan has been famous for its 85 min bad luck for nearly 90 years. But the Horror | Thriller conniving Jimmy Logan (Channing Set in the 1980s, an estranged family hires Tatum) decides its time to turn the a cult deprogrammer to take back their teenage son from a murderous cult, but find family’s luck around, and with a little themselves under siege when the cultists help from his friends, the Redneck surround their cabin, demanding the boy Robbers, he plans to steal $14 million back. from the Charlotte Motor Speedway Director: Kevin Greutert Director: Steven Soderbergh Stars: Stephen Dorff, Deborah Kara Unger, Stars: Katherine Waterston, Daniel Johnathon Schaech, Nick Rou Craig, Channing Tatum, Sebastian Stan Leap! PG 89 min Megan Leavey Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family PG-13 116 min | Musical Biography | Drama | War Paris, 1884. An orphaned girl arrives in The true life story of Megan Leavey, a Paris from Brittany. Félicie Milliner is 11 and has no money but one big, passionate young Marine corporal whose unique disdream: to become a dancer. With nothcipline and bond with a military combat ing left to lose, Félicie takes a big risk: dog saved many lives during her deployshe ‘borrows’ a spoiled brats identity and ment in Iraq. Assigned to clean up the K-9 enters the Opera Ballet School. But how unit after a disciplinary hearing, Leavey long can she be someone else? Mentored by starts to identify with Rex, a particularly the tough and mysterious cleaner, Odette aggressive dog that she trains. Over the , Félicie learns that talent is not enough course of their service, Megan and Rex - it takes hard work to be better than her complete more than 100 missions until an ruthless, conniving fellow students. That and friendship. Felicie’s inventive, exhaust- improvised explosive device injures both,
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putting their fates in jeopardy. Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite Stars: Kate Mara, Bradley Whitford, Geraldine James, Tom Felton Patti Cake$ R 108 min Drama Aspiring rapper Patricia Dombrowski, aka Patti Cake$, is fighting an unlikely quest for glory in her downtrodden hometown where her life is falling apart. Patti tries to reach the big time in the hip-hop scene with original and affecting music. Cheered on by her grandmother and only friends, Jheri and Basterd, Patti also shoulders her mother’s heartaches and misfortunes. Director: Geremy Jasper Stars: Danielle Macdonald, Bridget Everett, Siddharth Dhananjay, Mamoudou Athie Rough Night Comedy Jess is an engaged politician who reunites with three of her college friends for a wild bachelorette weekend in Miami. The night of hard partying soon takes a hilariously dark turn when a male stripper accidentally dies at their beach house. Amid the craziness of trying to cover it up, the women ultimately find themselves becoming closer when it matters most. Director: Lucia Aniello Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Zoë Kravitz, Kate McKinnon, Demi Moore Spider-Man: Homecoming PG-13 133 min
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Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine -- distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear. Director: Jon Watts Stars: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei Temple 78 min History | Horror Three American tourists follow a mysterious map deep into the jungles of Japan searching for an ancient temple. When spirits entrap them, their adventure quickly becomes a horrific nightmare. Director: Michael Barrett Stars: Naoto Takenaka, Asahi Uchida, Logan Huffman, Brandon Sklenarr
The Big Sick R 120 min Comedy | Romance Kumail is a Pakistani comic who meets an American graduate student named Emily at one of his stand-up shows. As their relationship blossoms, he soon becomes worried about what his traditional Muslim parents will think of her. When Emily suddenly comes down with an illness that leaves her in a coma, Kumail finds himself
NOT MEXICAN, NOT TEX-MEX developing a bond with her deeply concerned mother and father. Director: Michael Showalter Stars: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano
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The Glass Castle PG-13 127 min Biography | Drama Based on a memoir, four siblings must The Dark Tower learn to take care of themselves as 95 min their responsibility-averse, free-spirit Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Western parents both inspire and inhibit them. Roland Deschain (Idris Elba), the last When sober, the children’s brilliant Gunslinger, is locked in an eternal battle and charismatic father captured their with Walter O’Dim (Matthew McCoimagination, teaching them physnaughey), also known as the Man in Black. ics, geology, and how to embrace life The Gunslinger must prevent the Man in fearlessly. But when he drank, he was Black from toppling the Dark Tower, the dishonest and destructive. Meanwhile, key that holds the universe together. With their mother abhorred the idea of the fate of worlds at stake, two men collide domesticity and didn’t want to take on in the ultimate battle between good and the work of raising a family. evil. Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Director: Nikolaj Arcel Stars: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Stars: Katheryn Winnick, Idris Elba, Mat- Naomi Watts, Ella Anderson thew McConaughey, Jackie Earle Haley The Hitman’s Bodyguard The Emoji Movie R 118 min PG 86 min Action | Comedy Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family The world’s top protection agent is called Hidden inside a smartphone, the bustling upon to guard the life of his mortal enemy, city of Textopolis is home to all emojis. one of the world’s most notorious hit men. Each emoji has only one facial expression, The relentless bodyguard and manipulaexcept for Gene, an exuberant emoji with tive assassin have been on the opposite multiple expressions. Determined to beend of the bullet for years and are thrown come “normal” like the other emojis, Gene together for a wildly outrageous 24 hours. enlists the help of his best friend Hi-5 and During their journey from England to a notorious code breaker called Jailbreak. the Hague, they encounter high-speed car During their travels through the other chases, outlandish boat escapades and a apps, the three emojis discover a great merciless Eastern European dictator who danger that could threaten their phone’s is out for blood. very existence. Director: Tony Leondis Stars: T.J. Miller, James Corden, Anna CURRENT FILMS con’t on page 28
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The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature PG 91 min Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family Following the events of the first film, Surly and his friends must stop Oakton City’s mayor from destroying their home to make way for a dysfunctional amusement park. Director: Cal Brunker Stars: Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, Maya Rudolph, Jackie Chan Tulip Fever R 107 min Drama | Romance Set against the backdrop of the 17th-century Tulip Wars, a married noblewoman (Alicia Vikander) has an affair with an artist (Dane DeHaan) and switches identities with her maid to escape the wealthy merchant she married. She and her lover try to raise money together by investing what little they have in the high-stakes tulip market. Director: Justin Chadwick Stars: Alicia Vikander, Dane DeHaan, Jack O’Connell, Holliday Grainger Unlocked R 98 min Action | Thriller After failing to apprehend the terrorist behind a Paris attack that claimed dozens of lives, CIA agent Alice Racine is forced to live in London as a caseworker. Her mentor unexpectedly calls her back into action when the CIA discovers that another attack is imminent. Alice soon learns that the classified information she’s uncovered has been compromised. Running for her life, she turns to a former soldier to help her prevent a lethal biological attack on the citizens of London. Director: Michael Apted Stars: Noomi Rapace, Michael Douglas, Toni Collette, Orlando Bloom
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Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless colonel (Woody Harrelson). After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both of their species and the future of the planet. Director: Matt Reeves Stars: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Karin Konoval Wish Upon PG-13 90 min Fantasy | Horror | Thriller Jonathan Shannon (Ryan Phillippe) gives his 17-year-old daughter Clare (Joey King) an old music box that promises to grant its owner seven wishes. Skeptical at first, Clare becomes seduced by its dark powers when her life starts to radically improve with each wish. Everything seems perfect until she realizes that every wish she makes causes the people who are closest to her to die in violent and elaborate ways. Director: John R. Leonetti Stars: Joey King, Ryan Phillippe, Ki Hong Lee, Mitchell Slaggert Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets PG-13 137 min Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi In the 28th century, special operatives Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline work together to maintain order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the minister of defense, the duo embarks on a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where diverse species gather to share knowledge and culture. When a dark force threatens the peaceful city, Valerian and Laureline must race against time to identify the menace that also jeopardizes the future of the universe. Director: Luc Besson Stars: Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Elizabeth Debicki