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DECEMBER 2017 1 As we race toward 2018 it is impossible for an active citizen of this great city to deny how absolutely incredible 2017 has been. The downtown artwalks have been bigger and bet- ter than ever, 9th St Sudios, in it’s rookie year, has raised the bar in all aspects of event pro- duction, and business is booming downtown. Can wait to see what the next 12 months hold. EDITOR david fowler CONTRIBUTORS tim maloney samuel pak johnny divine cindy kahler thomas james cook william schultz dr. todd giles SALES tim maloney david fowler The Hub of NTX P.O. Box 9224 Wichita Falls, TX 76308 For advertising opportunities contact [email protected] or call (940) 249-4723. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theHUBntx Sometimes life throws twists and turns at us. The Hub does not take any responsibility for information or schedule changes. We want to support local artists and businesses but we suggest that you verify the information before putting something on your calendar. 1 Corinthians 16:14 2 WWW.THEHUBNTX.COM DECEMBER 2017 3 EntertainmentEntertainment GuideGuide ofof WichitaWichita FallsFalls December 2 Gallery Night A Christmas Story RIP @ Stick’s Place @ 8th & Ohio @ Wichita Theatre Ongoing events: Vanity’s Open Jam Ralph Stearn’s Art Opening December 16 every Monday @ 608 Art Show @ The Maplewood WF Symphony Lounge @ 9th St. Studios Christmas Special 5th Annual City @Memorial Audito- Fantasy of Lights Anthony Castillo LightsTrolley Tour rium Every Night @ Gypsy Uncorked @The W.F. Recre- @MSU ation Center, 10th Anthony Castillo WF Gun & Knife & Indiana – Room @ Gypsy Uncorked Dru’s Open Jam Show @ MPEC 202 every Tuesday Chess Tournament @ Old Town Saloon The Nutcracker December 8 @ Sikes Senter Mall Ballet @ Memorial Ryan Roberts $2 Tuesdays With Auditorium @ Gypsy Uncorked December 20 Harvey and Tim Karaoke @ Stick’s Place Santa House Shane Mercer @ The Maplewood @ The Kell House @ Stick’s Place Open Jam December 21 first Wednesday, Electri-Critters Cody Johnson Shane Mercer open mic @ River Bend @ Kay Yeager @ Stick’s Place third Wednesday Coliseum @ Iron Horse Pub The Roast of December 22 Ryan Thomas Kris Lager Band Shane Smith & The Open Blues Jam every @ The Deep End @ Iron Horse Pub Saints with Wednesday @ Stick’s Drew Fish Band Place Sylvia December 9 @ Iron Horse Pub @ Backdoor Theatre Sej Miles C&W Dance Night every @ Gypsy Uncorked December 24 Thursday & Friday with Fire Department Cowboys Watch Live Music TBA Christmas Parade Hip Hop Showcase Party @ Deli Planet @ Stick’s Place @ Downtown @ The Deep End Iowa Park December 25 Open Mic every Friday Santa Paws Hustle Merry Christmas! @ 8th St. Coffee House A Christmas Story 5K Fun Run hosted @ Wichita theatre by the YMCA ben- December 27 Live music every Friday efiting P.E.T.S. Mannheim Steam- @ Lonesum Dove Back In Black @ Lake Wichita roller Christmas by AC/DC Tribute Park Chip Davis Live model painting @ Iron Horse Pub @ Memorial Audi- every Monday $5 A Christmas Story torium @Seventh St. Studio December 3 @ Wichita Theatre Santa House December 28 Live music every Friday @ The Kell House December 10 Armadillo Flatts @ Frank & Joes Cowboys Watch @Stick’s Place Electri-Critters Party @ Deli Planet Live music every Friday @ River Bend December 30 Race Rutledge December11 Jake Worthington every Saturday December 4 Rodney Johnson @Iron Horse Pub @ Texas Nite Life Santa House Band @ The Kell House @ Iron Horse Pub December 31 Open mic every Sunday 3rd Annual Maple- @ Mustang Bar Electri-Critters Sej Miles wood Masquerade @ River Bend @Gypsy Uncorked with DJ MF Maniac Follow The Hub of NTX on Facebook for live December 6 December 14 Kill Devil with and at-large reporting, Karaoke Kenny Gregory Leddit Ride updates, and additions. @ The Maplewood @ Stick’s Place Grab a friend, see a show! Cowboys Watch December 7 December 15 Party @ Deli Planet WF Art Association Bryson Lawrence @ Gypsy Uncorked 4 WWW.THEHUBNTX.COM TIPS AND TALES FROM OUTBACK with Johnny Divine (Outback Studios 940-613-8436) A Christmas Wish For All portantly, your ancestry. To deny any citizen their What a year it has been! Have you ever ridden on right to pursue any part of the American dream is a roller coaster? That’s what this year has been like! to stand against America. From a quite controversial President Of The I am not oblivious to the fact that there are peo- United States, to record breaking mass shootings, ple out there that take advantage of the American to accusations of inappropriate behavior coming dream. I also know there are people out there that out of the woodwork, to the threat of terrorism, would love to bring down the American dream. to constant calls of “fake news”, and to too many But these are not the people I speak of. I am talk- more out of this world stories, I don’t think I have ing about our neighbors, our family, our fellow seen such a flood of craziness, tears, and hatred. I citizens. And it certainly breaks my heart to see simply have not seen enough happiness and good the insults hurled at our fellow Americans on so- will lately. cial media, not by outsiders, but by our very own I know life can’t be all sunny and rosy every day. It citizens. This is more like the American night- never has been. And I don’t want to get all mushy mare! about nice things for fear of being called a “snow- To sum it up, I would like to make a simple flake”, but it seems I am watching the United States, Christmas wish. In this season of joy, let’s actu- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all, become ally have joy. In this season of peace, let’s actually the United States, divided, and only here to push have peace. In this season of love, let’s actually one’s own agenda. have love. And may it carry over onto the new I shiver to think of the good that can be done year and every year after that. when folks work together, when people of very di- With that, I wish verse backgrounds and beliefs can find common each and every one ground, and when people from different political of you (and not just leanings can realize that others have different life those that agree stories that shape their needs and wishes. I shiver with me) a Merry because it often seems like an unreachable goal. Christmas, and I But I try to remain hopeful that our great country must ask, what’s so can find its bearings once again. funny about peace, I don’t want to take sides on any argument or dis- love, and under- cussion, but I do firmly believe in the American standing? dream. This dream consists of a country, founded over two hundred years ago, that opened its doors -Johnny Divine to diversity. Diversity in all walks of life, whether it is your choice of reli- gion or lack of religion, your standing in society, or perhaps an anti-social stance, your mental ca- pacities or lack of said capacities, your tastes in fashion, your sense of humor, your choice of partners, your physical attributes, and, very im- DECEMBER 2017 5 It is unheard of for a band to acci- ever growing fan base and ride dentally come together and work Out Write Legends this train as far as they can take it. in a perfect symbiotic relation- They are even looking to start ship, but this is the case for sorting out more gigs which al- Out Write Legends. Officially low all age groups. Out Write forming in February 2016, Legends feels that there needs Zack Skinner and Opie Lee, the to be an encouragement to the co founders, first met in a jam younger generations to step session with some other musi- outside of their bubble and cians. Zack on lead guitar could taste the metal scene. Their throw Opie with practically goal is to turn at least one head any riff and Opie follow along each show, to spark an inter- every step of the way with his est in their music or scene. “I bass. Looking for a drummer, don’t see these kids picking up a friend who brought a friend guitars anymore,” Zack finds. who had also brought a friend Pick up an instrument. Go to who had never played drums While playing, the band injects Out Write Legends will be busy a show. Listen to local music, before, sat right down and killed so much energy into the crowd, the rest of 2017, creating and per- open your ears to something new. a Lamb of God song, first try. there is no choice left but to go fecting new material to bring in Even if metal may not seem like Looking no more, they scooped completely crazy. Zack and Opie the new year. There should be a your thing or you’re too scared to Arthur Rinker to join their band. have no problem jumping in with good contrast with Zack’s brutal go to a show, give it a try and you The newest addition to the lineup the crowd while they play, thrash- death metal lyrics and Matt’s in- may find the life of the party you is Matt Burnett who is a long- ing along, carrying the energy. spirational lyrical approach. Their were always looking for. time metal loving friend of Opie’s. The band is known to have given new EP should be set for release Metalheads are some of the most Starting his career singing in his the crowd a between Feb- humble and friendly communities car with pure passion and work, round of shots ruary and out there.