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PUBLIC NEWS AUGUST 6 - 19, 2015 3 LETTER RIP THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH & THE LESSONS LEARNED ABOUT COMMUNITY

There is a good feeling that hits you when for the access. Big corporations do not play in The following restaurants have volunteered Kerry Stessel, Mary Jo Clements and Nora you realize that you are part of a commu- community. Big corporations will bully and to help them in one way or another get back Slaughter. nity. I’ll qualify this statement because there squash any perceivable threat to their income to business and on their feet. Lawrence Fog- The one thing that I can take away from this are those who are in a stream. I’ve seen in happen. Granted there are arty of Mainstreet America cooking school is the associations that can be forged between “community” but are not a few of the big boys that play nice and do a and restaurant will be letting them use their like members of this group. These folks come active participants. There great job at being a strong part of community. kitchen for prep for the Rustica Italian truck. from all walks of life: different religions, are communities such But it’s the biggest of those boys that give the Hasta la Pasta Italian Grill in Champions, political persuasions, business experiences, as Toastmasters where rest a bad name. PH2, and Marsalas Italian Grill have done education, race or even gender identifications. everyone is there to learn Sometimes a person does what he/she does the same. What mattered was when one of us fell, we from everyone else. It’s for the community with little or no recogni- The following restaurants and owners didn’t leave them alone. We chose instead to an active involvement tion, until they are truly needed by the com- have also volunteered their help Phil Nicosia wrap the community around them in any way for all, or why would munity. It is always better to be ready and not of Pallotta’s Italian Grill, Debbie Taggart possible in order to help them in any way pos- anyone want to join. You needed than to not be ready and needed. I am Gainor and Paul of Pizza Zone, Fermin sible. You won’t see this happen with McDa- can attend a Toastmaster so proud at the folks that I have met over the Figueroa and Lucy of Incanto Italian Cafe, vids or Paulmart (faked identities to shield the Ken Petty meeting and just sit back last few months as the Public News went from Pamela Graham of Le’ Pams House of uncommunity-minded big boys among us). passively and soak in PN #3, our first digital issue, to PN #30, the Creole, Nytassja LaGorgeous Palacios of Hi You will see this with all those folks men- speaker after speaker. The power of belonging very issue you are reading now. I’m proud of Snacks, Ken Petty of Public News, Donelly’s tioned in the note from Nick Rama, and I’m in a community, whichever one you chose, is them because when a fallen competitor needed Pizza, David Posadas of Taco Crave, Wade sure that there were more that got involved. getting involved and staying active. help, they were there to lend a hand. Elkins of Euromid, Rhonda Holst Redmon They just didn’t get the recognition or the There are communities such as church Spring Foodie Admin and Public News of GenuWine Tasting Room RC Gallegos of kudos. That’s the beauty of community. Com- groups that assume no passivity among its Food Editor, Nick Rama, became the natural RC’S NYC Pizza and Pasta in The Wood- munity will help someone because someday, members. Same ethos exists in the community spokesperson regarding the issue concerning lands, H-town StrEATs presents Luv Me somehow, that help may be needed them- of first responders. Can you imagine the out- the travesty that befell Matt Vernon and staff Tenders - Jason Hill, Nathan Chang of Oh selves. Regardless, tragedies are what bind a rage sparked if a fallen first responder is left of the Lasagna House III in Spring. Rama My Gogi! BBQ /Paradise Gogi, 5 Ate Cafe community together, stronger and in ways that with no fellow responder coming to his/her wrote, in essence: - Charlie Williams, Wendy Bryan Irizarry of no one would have predicted or known if it aid? Can you imagine the same scenario with Lasagna House’s owners Matt Vernon and Plato’s Closet in The Woodlands and Susan were not for the tragedy itself. a military troop member being left behind? Mary A. Spessato along with Chef Barbara Ocampo have offered Lasagna House’s dis- As for the Lasagna House III, they might In the business world, that ethos is aban- Coglianese, Chef Timothy Elon Ogden and placed employee’s jobs. Foodies admins have be down for a while, but not out. They will doned for the love of money, or for the want crew have been overwhelmed with the love, volunteered to help however they can; Nick be back, better and stronger than ever. It’s of money. Big corporations buy politicians support and prayers from both The Spring Rama, Jamie Alvear, Keri Ford, Erik Cofield, because they have community and we have who will ‘deliver the goods’ for those that pay and Woodlands Foodie groups on Facebook. Matt Bessey, Allison Peters, Becky Grohman, them.

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New Products at Home & Garden Show The Woodlands Turn up the Heat Custom-designed fire pits and Organic Gardening Stage make Home Show debut YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE GOING HERE

THE WOODLANDS - The 13th Annual Fall at Del Frisco’s Grille – The Woodlands; Molly FOR THEIR NEWS AND INFORMATION. Home & Garden Show The Woodlands will Fowler, The Dining Diva; and Lawrence Fog- be held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott arty, culinary instructor at Main Course Cook- Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Rob- ing School Mainstreet America in Spring. bins Drive, on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22 In addition, Cunningham Gas will showcase and 23, 2015. its newest product, Fire Pit Art. Designed by WHY AREN’T YOU HERE WITH THEM? “Food is always one of the more popular Rick Wittrig, the fire pits are available in a subjects at the shows,” said Tony Wood, presi- variety of designs including the best-selling dent of Texwood Shows Inc., producer of the Manta Ray, Third Rock, Bella Vita and Asia, spring and fall home and garden shows in The which will all be on display during the show. Woodlands. “And the lineup for the Fall Show “Of course, these are just a few of the many provides plenty of opportunities for foodies wonderful things that can be seen and expe- and home chefs to learn, taste and enjoy.” rienced at the show,” Wood said. “We’ll also Since the best food begins with the freshest have over 200 home improvement experts on ingredients, those interested in growing their hand to discuss interior and exterior design, own pesticide- and chemical-free produce remodeling, kitchens, windows, baths, light- must make it a point to join Mike Serant of ing and sound. And since it’s never too early San Jacinto Environmental Supplies on Sat- to start holiday planning, the show’s charity urday at 10:30 when he presents his program partner, The Woodlands Children’s Museum, titled: How to Have the Most Beautiful, Easi- will be at the show both days to ‘Celebrate est to Care For, Cheapest to Maintain Lawn Christmas in August’ by taking reservations & Garden Ever! – Organically of Course. In for holiday table centerpieces and fresh Frasier addition, the Fall Home & Garden Show will fir double full wreaths.” launch its Organic Gardening Stage, featuring Tickets for the Fall Home & Garden Show A working partnership bringing the Public News to well-known speakers John Ferguson and Mark are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and children Bowen of Nature’s Way Resources, Jim Faulk 12 years and younger can attend for free. Free patrons of some of the leading hotels in Houston. of Green Pro Organic Lawn Care, Daniel Mil- covered parking is available in the parking ga- ... and 30 million app users likin of Edible Earth Resources, and master rage behind the convention center next to the gardener and composter specialist Gail Sones. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion at Six Pines For those not inclined to garden but desire and Lake Robbins. After parking take the the freshest ingredients for a homemade meal, pedestrian skywalk connected to the 4th floor The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s of the garage that will lead you to the hotel/ Mill will be on hand all day Sunday. convention center. Follow the show signs that And, throughout the two-day show, the will direct you to take the escalator down to Cunningham Gas Products Outdoor Cooking the lobby and the show entrance. Stage will be fired up, featuring popular local For more information about the show, call chefs including: Clarence Alexander, execu- 832-274-3944 or visit WoodlandsShows.com, tive chef at Kirby’s Prime Steakhouse – The where a downloadable discount coupon for $1 Woodlands; Brian McNamara, executive chef off admission is available. PUBLIC NEWS AUGUST 6 - 19, 2015 5 DISTINGUISH YOURSELF THROUGH COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP NEWS BRIEFS

Other residents of New York City’s East Village include Jaylen Axel, Cardero Berry- man, Anthony Buzbee, Chase Callahan, Treat Carrier, Gerra Gistand, Blake Harlson, Austin Karkowsky, Ashlyn Maddox, Alexa Magro, McKenna Marmolejo, Jacob Masson, Savan- nah May, Grace Nardecchia, India Sherman, Aiden Snasdell, Desi Stephens, Elvin Stewart, Kerry Sullivan and Danielle Troiano. WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE Directing the TUTS production of Rent is Bobby Linhart. Linhart is a Tommy Tune- Visit a Toastmasters Club & Change Your Life nominated director, technician and choreog- LOW COST, HIGH REWARD SELF-PACED PROGRAMS rapher who has been acting and directing in Houston for many years at various venues. FLEXIBLE MEETING TIMES CHOOSE FROM 187 (mornings, afternoons & HOUSTON AREA CLUBS Recognized for his commitment and excel- evenings) (Corporate & Community) lence in teaching, Linhart received the Houston For more information or Crystal Apple Award for Teacher of the Year to find a club near you visit and a nomination for the 2014 Houston West www.toastmasters.org Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year. Mr. Linhart currently runs the theatre program at Houston Christian High School. Choreographing this inspiring production is the incredibly talented Shay Rodgers, a native Houstonian who is currently in her 28th year with Theatre Under The Stars. Rodgers not only serves as the Manager of Education for the Humphreys School, but has also choreo- graphed several HSMT productions including Big The Musical, Xanadu, Legally Blonde The RENT COMES TO HOUSTON’S Musical, VOTE! A New Musical, The Who’s Tommy and 13. Serving as Rent’s Music Director is Jim ‘THEATRE UNDER THE Vukovich. Vukovich has worked on multiple Broadway productions and national tours in- cluding Hairspray, Rock of Ages, The Wedding STARS’ SEPTEMBER 18 & 19 Singer, Hot Feet, Whistle Down The Wind and The Duke Ellington Songbook. He has HOUSTON - Theatre Under The Stars’ Playing the role of Mark Cohen, Roger’s loft music directed several shows for TUTS and (TUTS) Humphreys School of Musical Theatre roommate and a young filmmaker, is Dylan the TUTS Underground series and is also on (HSMT) proudly presents the inspiring, all- Lambert. Lambert is a student at St. Pius X the voice faculty at TUTS’ Humphreys School teen production of Rent September 18 & 19 High School and was most recently seen as of Musical Theatre. Vukovich has conducted at The Hobby Center. Winner of the TONY Wilbur Turnblad in TUTS’ HSMT produc- numerous symphonies throughout the country Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize tion of Hairspray at Miller Outdoor Theatre. and has many prominent clients, such as Di- for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural Former loft roommate and liberal professor, onne Warwick, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin phenomenon with songs that rock and a story Tom Collins, is played by Manvel High School and Barry Manilow. Other members of the that resonates with audiences of all ages. student Jamir Brown. creative team include sound designer Andrew “I’m honored and excited to have the op- Appearing as Benjamin Coffin III, the Harper and costume designer Colleen Grady. portunity to direct the rock opera that impacted landlord of Mark and Roger’s apartment build- Tickets (starting at only $24) are available the whole world,” said director Bobby Linhart. ing and a former roommate himself, is Alex online at TUTS.COM/RENT, by phone at “Based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera La Rudd. Rudd was a member of Friendswood (713) 558-TUTS (8887), outside the Houston ON OCTOBER 1st Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Rent is a complex High School’s Mary Poppins cast, earning a area at (888) 558-3882 or in person at the journey that highlights many themes – com- Tommy Tune Award nomination earlier this Theatre Under The Stars Box Office, located munity, survival, relationships and hope. The year. Joanne Jefferson, a smart public interest at 800 Bagby at Walker, Monday - Friday 10 bohemian way of life and Tuberculosis were at lawyer, will be played by Mallory Bechtel. a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 ALL the center of Puccini’s opera. Larson’s tells the Bechtel is a student at The John Cooper School p.m. Special offers are available for groups of story of bohemian life in New York City’s East and recently appeared as Velma Von Tussle 10 or more by calling (713) 558-8888 or via Village under the shadow of the HIV/AIDS in TUTS’ HSMT production of Hairspray at email at [email protected]. WILL virus.” Miller Outdoor Theatre. Acting as Angel Du- TUTS’ production of Rent is made possible “There are millions of people worldwide mott Schunard, the eccentric street drummer by the generosity of The Cullen Trust for the who are currently infected with HIV/AIDS with a magnetic personality, is Dawson High Performing Arts, the Immanuel & Helen B. and sadly, one of every four new cases in the School student Aaron Strack. Olshan Foundation and TUTS’ HSMT Asso- BE United States is among youth ages 13-24. Our Playing the role of Mimi Marquez, a club ciation. For more information on Rent, please amazingly talented cast of students from the dancer living in the same building as Mark visit TUTS.COM/RENT. Greater Houston Area fits into this age bracket and Roger, is Melissa Ramos. Ramos was Rent will mark the 12th production of the REVEALED and is posed to bring its unique perspective to a Tommy Tune Awards Best Leading Ac- TUTS Summer Conservatory Program. This the characters.” tress nominee earlier this year for her role as program at HSMT strives to bring Houston’s Roger Davis, played by Raheem Maughn, Wednesday Addams in Kerr High School’s finest musical theatre talent ages 13-18 togeth- is a struggling musician living in the East production of The Addams Family, The Musi- er once a year to rehearse and present a fully Village of New York City. Maughn appeared cal. Also appearing in Rent is High School for staged production. These students enhance as Enjolras in Klein High School’s production the Performing and Visual Arts student Saman- their musical theatre training through their in- of Les Miserables School Edition, nominated tha Williams, who plays Maureen Johnson, an teractions with TUTS’ Artistic Team, directors, for a Tommy Tune Award earlier this year. unpredictably zany performance artist. choreographers and musical directors. 6 AUGUST 6 - 19, 2015 PUBLIC NEWS NEWS BRIEFS

COMEDIAN JOHN WESSLING HOSTS THE PRE-SHOW AND COSTUME CONTEST AT GREASE SING-A-LONG AT THE CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION AUGUST 15. WESSLING HAS BEEN FEATURED ON “LAST COMIC STANDING,” “COMEDY CENTRAL ROAST” AND ODDBALL COMEDY FESTIVAL AT THE PAVILION IN 2013. ISAAC CONROE FARMER’S MARKET “YOU’RE THE ONE THAT I WANT” ADDING FOOD, VENDORS, AND FUN FOR A GREASE SING-A-LONG CONROE – The First Thursday Farmer’s the Farmer’s Market. Market in Downtown Conroe continues this Debuting Thursday at the event will be AT THE PAVILION AUGUST 15 coming Thursday, August 6th from 4-8pm Llama Rugs, Hiding Place Boutique-Scrabble with an expanded array of new vendors, food inspired décor, Sew So Sassy Handbags, and THE WOODLANDS – Dig out those poodle Partners, Renewal by Andersen and Audi of selection, and entertainment to enhance the Witt and Wisdom Palette Signs. There is even skirts and leather jackets for a Grease Sing-A- America, official automobile of The Pavilion. Downtown Conroe area with something for something for your “furry” friends-K9 Cam- Long at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Guests are welcome to have a picnic at their everyone’s tastes. pus Café will sell dog treats! August 15. This special sing-a-long presenta- seat or on the hill, but beverages cannot be Bluegrass, fiddles, and the impromptu jam Additional New Vendors: tion of the original motion picture begins at brought into The Pavilion. For guests sitting session begins at 4:00pm contributing to the Mockingbird Babyhooded -towels and 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for lawn seating and on the hill, lawn chairs will be provided free small town atmosphere. Bob Hensley is the teething necklaces for baby covered seating is available for $10 and $15. for this event. lead banjo player that encourages the public to Personal Protection Products-pepper spray, Tickets are required for this event. Preferred parking is available in the on-site join him with bluegrass music throughout the stun guns At this unique and interactive show, guests Town Center Garage, located along Six Pines event. Hannah and Susannah Hulin, members Thankful Daisy Designs-decorated wreaths will experience the movie on The Pavilion’s Drive. Parking is $10 per vehicle for this of the Conroe Symphony Orchestra, accompa- Bits and Bobs-vintage jewelry LED screens, complete with animated lyrics and most performing arts events. Tickets for nied Bob on stage playing the violin and viola Hippie Crochet-beanies and head wraps displayed at the bottom. This family-friendly on-site parking can be purchased in advance in July. Local musician BJ Thomas is also And not to miss is the artist-Dirk Strangely version is suitable for all ages. Sit back and at all Ticketmaster locations and The Pavilion known to make an appearance. with his pop culture fantasy art paintings. watch Danny, Sandy and the gang, while sing- Box Office. Guests also may park in any of The Conroe Downtown Area Association Strangely is known for attending comic book, ing (and dancing) along to the lyrics on the the five free parking lots on the southwest side (CDAA) is excited to see the growth from 17 horror, and sci-fi conventions displaying his screen to hit songs like “You’re the One That I of The Pavilion. The free, color-coded lots vendors to 37 creative craft and food vendors. artwork in ink and paint. He is also known Want,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” and, of are connected to The Pavilion by correspond- Local food vendors include the Mad Bee- for his creation of “Graveyard Girl”, a novel course, “Greased Lightning.” ing pathways with signs leading across The keeper bringing honey, Lil Emma’s Seafood as well as his dark children’s book-“Myrtles Attendees are encouraged to come decked Waterway. with fresh shrimp, The Bread Lady, Popcart Broken Turtle”. Strangely also contributed to out in their own versions of fifties high school The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Handmade Ice Pops (popsicles), and Vintage Jim Henson’s Legend of the Dark Crystal. garb worn at Rydell High, including poodle 2015 Performing Arts Season is sponsored Food with homemade jam cookies. Not to be The First Thursday Concert series will begin skirts and saddle shoes, black leather and by Huntsman, Live Nation, Texas Children’s left out of the new Food Truck Craze, Burgers at 7:00pm with Dirty River Boys/Zach Wal- powder-pink jackets, chiffon scarves and Hospital – The Woodlands, The Wortham and More will offer hamburgers, hot dogs, and ther and the Cronkites performing at Heritage skinny ties. The best costumes may be chosen Foundation, The Woodlands Development soft drinks. Local produce was provided by Place Park 500 Metcalf, rain or shine! to go on stage for a costume contest during Company, United Airlines, official airline Party Barn Farm, and they sold out of fresh Come feel the vibes of the bluegrass music, the pre-show entertainment by comedian John of The Pavilion, Audi of America, official produce in the first hour! They will be bring- get your feet wet in the splash pad, and Wessling, who has been featured on “Last automobile of The Pavilion, and The Pavilion ing watermelon, tomatoes, onions, and emerge yourself in everything that is Down- Comic Standing,” “Comedy Central Roast” Partners. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavil- “We are going to have to move to the town Conroe! and Oddball Comedy Festival at The Pavilion ion acknowledges the financial support of The parking lot to expand our vendor space. The Additional vendor booths are available in 2013. Woodlands Township that is generated by the momentum is growing and I can’t wait to see by contacting Leo with Conroe Coffee at Pre-concert activities start at 6:30 p.m. with Event Admissions Tax for its performing arts what happens next month”, said Leo Harris 936.266.7632 or [email protected] The Pavilion Partners, Fidelity Investments, and educational outreach programs. owner of Conroe Coffee and Coordinator of Woodforest National Bank, Century 21 Realty PUBLIC NEWS AUGUST 6 - 19, 2015 7 EVENT CALENDAR Send us your events for inclusion in our Events Calendar [email protected]

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209-A Midway THE ORACLES OF WONDERLAND Old Town Spring, TX 77373 behind the Funnel Cake Place performing arts festival presented by Freneti- THIS WEEK & BEYOND Core in Houston’s East End. The festival, now A.D. Players presents Joshua and the in its sixth year, takes place over five days Ta-Ra, Ta-Raa, Ta-Raa 281-690-7816 FESTIVALS and offers the best independent theatre, film, Running through Sunday August 16, 2015 dance and music from Houston area artists A.D. Players Grace Theater Houston Fringe Festival and beyond. For more information visit www. 2710 W. Alabama St., Houston, TX 77098 September 23 -27, 2015 houstonfringefestival.org. A.D. Players will present Joshua and the The Houston Fringe Festival is a five-day Ta-Ra, Ta-Raa, Ta-Raa, a wildly entertaining Moore Time event in which performers and companies FUN & FITNESS musical comedy for children of all ages about from any city or country present original artis- Joshua being chosen to succeed Moses and tic work at participating venues in Houston’s Run Houston! lead the Israelites to claim the Promised Land East End. The annual festival features over Sunday, September 27, 2015 - and of course, about those falling walls. 100 companies and individual artists each Universisty of Houston Along the way a young boy discovers that fear $3 year, showcasing talent from Houston and Run Houston! University of Houston is a can be overcome with the help of God and a beyond. running event that includes race distances grandmother. WATCH The Houston Fringe supports both emerg- for athletes of all skill levels. As with all Tickets are $14. For more information visit ing and established performing and visual events in the Run Houston! Race Series, this them on the web at www.adplayers.org arts. The Fringe exists to present daring and is a family-friendly event that includes 5k BATTERY conceptually challenging performances that fit WITH AD and 10k races as well as a kids 1k race. The The Oracles of Wonderland: A Tale before outside the mainstream of theater, music, film course weaves through the scenic and iconic Alice and dance performed in the Houston area. In University of Houston main campus with an Running through Sunday August 16, 2015 202 MAIN ST OLD TOWN SPRING other words: the weirder, the better. over-the-top start and one of the best post The Red Door Theater Company For more information visit www.houston- races in town. Join us for the inaugural event 4513 Red Bluff Road, Pasadena, TX 281-528-5400 fringefestival.org. on September, 27 2015 and take part in what’s Wonderland is slipping into madness! The www.mooretime.net Mon-Sat 10-6 About Houston Fringe sure to become a Houston classic! staff of time is missing, a Royal war between The Houston Fringe Festival is an annual the Hearts and the Diamonds has begun, and STAGES the Caterpillars strain to understand a proph- Pre-plan Funeral Insurance ecy which tells of their demise and the ruin of “Helping You Plan your Alley Theatre presents The Foreigner Wonderland. Funeral in Advance with a Running through Sunday August 9, A play written by Josh Jordan, The Oracles Commitment to Caring” 2015 of Wonderland tells the story of how the Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre - Uni- Queen of Hearts came to rule Wonderland and versity of Houston weaves around the origins of such charac- 4149 Elgin, Houston, TX 77204 ters as the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat & “Caring For Rudy Trevino The Foreigner is one of the most popular the Mad Hatter. Come discover the ancient (956) 569-0983 comedies in the Alley Theatre’s history. In the prophecy of the ‘Blue Dress’ and see what Those Who www.rudytrevino.com marvelously funny comedy, Alley Resident happens when prophecy is made true. Company member Jeffrey Bean leads the Staring: Shelby Dumatrait, Gregory Garza, Cared For Us” Covering the State of Texas cast of this comic gem, set in a remote fish- Michelle Garza, John Harmon, Abigail Marks, ing lodge, where socially awkward Charlie Kennedy Marks, Clare Martingano, Slater discovers intriguing and dangerous secrets McEachern, Chloe Monroe, Sarah Painter, under the guise of a foreigner who speaks no Alexis Robles, Salome Valero, Emily Wengen- English. roth, & Ava Zabel. Suitable for general audiences. Performances: An Independent Agent Representing Tickets start at $26. For more information July 31, 2015 - August 16, 2015 Homesteaders Life Company call 713-220-5700 or visit them on the web at Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm www.alleytheatre.org Sundays 3:30pm 8 AUGUST 6 - 19, 2015 PUBLIC NEWS EVENT CALENDAR

The Red Door Theatre Company is located measure, this torchin’ and twangin’ songfest In the City of Commerce, Antonio’s business to push on. The dancers move independently, at 4513 Red Bluff Road in Pasdadena, TX features favorite hits including “9 to 5,” “Delta thrives, yet he finds himself strapped for cash. yet, synchronously as a single breathing being 77503. Their telephone number is 281-542- Dawn,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and “Stand In the City of Glamour, Portia’s romantic each different and unique. Video projections 0500 by Your Man,” and celebrates women’s voices suitors must submit to a lottery for a chance at depict an environment filled with dust and in country music throughout the years. winning her hand. At the crossroads of these nothingness. Until one day when everything Catastrophic Theatre presents The Tickets start at $21. For more information two plots stands Shylock, whose novel way of changes. University of Tamarie call 713-527-0123 or visit them on the web at securing interest sets them all on a path that Part two of Integration begins with a devas- Running through Saturday August 29, 2015 www.stagestheatre.com will force choices between justice and mercy. tated earth where individuality has counter- Catastrophic Theatre This is a ticketed event for the covered seating manded. The choreography is militaristic and 1119 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77002 area. Free tickets are available (4 per person sharp depicts a drone-like atmosphere. Video As a mother of a child entering kindergarten, over age 16 while they last) at the Miller projections transport Integration to another Tamarie’s got education on her mind. This Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the world, and the introduction of a mutating box summer, school’s in session at the University performance between the hours of 10:30 am-1 is the vehement symbol of conformity. Despite of Tamarie. Tamarie takes on the Texas State pm. If tickets remain at 1 pm, the box office the overpowering of the individual, one char- Board of Education, drama departments, high will re-open one hour before show time to acter has preserved her sense of self. Will she school memories, schoolyard bullies, hot distribute the remaining tickets. As always, escape, or be forced to conform? teachers, Greek life, John Hughes movies, open seating on the hill. Integration features choreography by Jaime standardized testing, her own academic short- Admission is free. For more information call Frugé, costume design by Marissa Marsh, and comings (she’s a three-time college drop out) 281-373-3386 or visit them on the web at lighting design by Mitchell Cronin. Video Pro- and much more. 2015 Houston Shakespeare Festival: www.houstonfestivalscompany.com/hsf/ jection, also by Frugé, will trigger the creation The University of Tamarie is the 18th install- Macbeth and destruction of a forsaken earth and the ment of the Tamarie Cooper juggernaut. Since Starting Friday, July 31 through Satur- emergence of Integration’s dystopia. Integra- 1996, Cooper has wowed Houston audiences day August 8, 2015 8:30pm tion promises to challenge the audience’s idea almost every summer with an entirely original, Miller Outdoor Theatre of choreography through the engineering and full-scale, musical comedy extravaganza filled 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX construction of a morphing confined space. to the brim with songs and gags and hi-jinx 77030 Integration is native Houstonian Jaime Fruge’s from some of Houston’s funniest theater art- The University of Houston will present Mac- choreographic debut in Houston. Jaime is a ists. Her original plays have been among the beth as part of the annual Houston Shake- 2015 Frenetic Theater Artist Board Member most wildly popular summer offerings. speare Festival. and is excited to premiere her first full-length Tickets are on a pay-what-you-can basis with Three mysterious witches promise a great work as a part of the Artist Board Program a suggested ticket price of $25. future to a worthy soldier, firing his ambition. on August 20th and 21st at 8 pm at Frenetic For more information call 713-522-2723 or His power-hungry wife urges him to shape his Theater. www.jaimefruge.com visit them on the web at www.catastrophicthe- fate, no matter the cost. But what price must a Cast includes Michelle Cantua, Anthony atre.com man of conscience pay to pursue his hungriest Davis, Kayla Hyde, Margaret Leary, Brianna, ambitions? McCray, Michelle McKay, Katherine Turner, This is a ticketed event for the covered seating and Victoria Woods. area. Free tickets are available (4 per person Tickets: $15 over age 16 while they last) at the Miller For tickets and more information please visit Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the www.freneticore.net performance between the hours of 10:30 am-1 Integration pm. If tickets remain at 1 pm, the box office August 20 and 21, 2015 8 p.m. TUTS’ Humphreys School of Musical will re-open one hour before show time to Frenetic Theater Theatre presents Rent distribute the remaining tickets. As always, 5102 Navigation Boulevard September 18-19, 2015 open seating on the hill. Integration is a multimedia dance project The Hobby Center for the Performing Admission is free. For more information call that explores the idea of social conformity Arts 281-373-3386 or visit them on the web at and what happens to humanity when Earth Zilkha Hall www.houstonfestivalscompany.com/hsf/ as we know it no longer exists. The evening 800 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002 will present a visually stimulating environ- Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Stages Repertory Theatre presents The 2015 Houston Shakespeare Festival: ment that promises to capture the audience’s Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in Honky Tonk Angels The Merchant of Venice imagination through a world where humans no the life of a group of impoverished young Running through Sunday September 6, 2015 Starting Saturday August 1 through longer identify with individuality and conform artists and musicians struggling to survive Stages Repertory Theatre Sunday August 9, 2015 to the larger social mass. and create music in New York’s Lower East 3201 Allen Pkwy., Houston, TX 77019 Miller Outdoor Theatre Integration opens with a glimpse into human- Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The In this country music extravaganza, three 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX ity’s potential future in a disavowed world physical and emotional complications of the wide-eyed dreamers meet on a bus bound for 77030 depleted of all resources, and survival is not disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom Nashville and sing their way along the bumpy The University of Houston will present The taken for granted. Laborers, religious fanatics, and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic road to stardom. With romance, husband Merchant of Venice as part of the annual and beggars fill the stage as the remnants of a infidelity through performance art; her partner, trouble and a little gospel thrown in for good Houston Shakespeare Festival. once thriving society, desperate and struggling continued on page 10

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continued from page 9 terms. I Am A Camera is an exhibition that also performs as a conduit for sexual orienta- DEALING WITH THE ‘EVIL’ Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth tion and gender identity expression. the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian The artists in I Am A Camera explore a ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is number of humanist themes, including on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an relationships, self-realization and determina- STEP MOTHER & THE tion, class struggle, and community and space aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians building. Their works encompass traditional negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts black & white photography, contemporary ABUSIVE LIFE PARTNER provides the narrative thread to this ground- staged photography, film, video and installa- breaking musical. tion work. They represent a wide spectrum of by Jody Reed Rent will mark the 12th production of TUTS’ sexual identification – lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and queer-allied. [email protected] Summer Conservatory Program. This program at HSMT strives to bring Houston’s finest mu- The artists include Zackary Drucker & sical theatre talent ages 13-18 together once Rhys Ernst (USA); Sunil Gupta (India/UK); a year to rehearse and present a fully staged Lindsay Morris (USA); Frédéric Nauczyciel production. These students enhance their mu- (France); Irina Popova (Russia); Anna Char- sical theatre training through their interactions lotte Schmid (Germany); Paul Mpagi Sepuya Dear Jody, sake of your relationship with your dad. Another with TUTS’ Artistic Team, directors, choreog- (USA) and Charan Singh (India). Don’t worry, I’m not a mathematician...I actu- option is for you and your dad to plan outings raphers and musical directors. Following the opening reception, the exhibit ally have a problem that involves relationships! away from their house without involving your Tickets start at $24, and can be purchased will be on display through August 29. I’m a seventeen year old male and live with my stepmother. A weekend fishing trip, a dinner out, online: TUTS.COM/RENT, or by phone at Admission is free. For more information call mom. My parents divorced a few years ago, and a game of bowling...whatever you and your dad 713.558.TUTS 713-223-5522 or visit them on the web at www.fotofest.org I see my dad on a regular enjoy doing together. Anything but severing ties basis. Things have always with dear ol’ dad! Actor’s Gem Productions presents Cultured Cocktails with The Landing been pretty good between Celebrity Mystery Theater Second Saturday of the month 6:45pm Theatre Company us, but he recently got Dear Jody, Thursday, August 6, 2015, 6pm - 8pm married to this woman I have been with my high school sweetheart The Spaghetti Warehouse 901 Commerce St., Houston, TX 77002 Fresh Arts who is not very nice to “Bill” for ten years. We aren’t legally married, Imagine yourself enjoying dinner, socializing 307 Fairview St. near the corner of Taft St. me. It wasn’t so bad at but we live as if we are. I haven’t told anyone with friends, having a few drinks . . . when Please join us for drinks and conversation at first, but over the summer about the situation I’m about to write to you, but I suddenly a murder is committed. Let the Boheme Cafe & Wine Bar on Thursday, Au- she has gotten a lot worse. figured I could be totally anonymous and still get wacky antics of two famous detectives, never gust 6th, when a portion of the proceeds from She’s always putting me some advice. First let me say that I love Bill a lot, seen together before anywhere, amuse you as all drink sales during the 5:00PM -7:00PM down and is very conde- and I cannot imagine living without him. How- they solve the crime. happy hour will go to support The Landing Jody Reed scending and sarcastic to ever, he can get into really bad moods and often Who did it? Was it Fran Drescher, Marilyn Theatre Company. Enjoy a drink or two, meet members of the Landing Theatre Company, me. It’s like she is trying takes his anger out on me. I guess sometimes it’s Monroe, Cher, Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, and take-in Boheme’s bohemian atmosphere! to get me to not come around. And honestly, my fault, like when I’m nagging him or what- Rocky Balboa, Bill Clinton, Joan Crawford or was it you? The proceeds from the evening will support it’s working. I just don’t want to go over there ever, but there are times when he really hurts me the organization, so don’t be shy, raise a glass when I know she’s going to be there, which is physically. He always apologizes afterwards and Admission is $55 and includes a three-course meal, dinner show, soft drinks and gratuity. (or three) while raising funds for The Landing pretty much all the time. I’ve tried talking to my even cries when he tells me how much he loves Reservations are required. Theatre Company! dad about it, but I feel like he’s taking her side. me. What can I do to help him stay out of his bad For more information call 713-305-8117 or Should I just cut ties with my dad, or should I try moods and be the loving man that I know he is? visit them on the web at www.celebritymyst- Cultured Cocktails with Houston Art to work it out somehow? --Totally Anonymous erytheater.com/ Showcase --Feeling Fatherless Thursday, August 13, 2015, 6pm - 8pm Dear Totally Anonymous, ARTS Fresh Arts Dear Feeling Fatherless, You need to run as far away from Bill as pos- 307 Fairview St. near the corner of Taft St. Blended family dynamics can be tricky, even sible! I know you don’t want to hear what I’m Please join us for drinks and conversation at with the nicest of family members. However, it telling you, but Bill is an abuser, and abusers only Boheme Cafe & Wine Bar on Thursday, Au- gust 13th, when a portion of the proceeds from sounds like your dad’s wife is more of the Cinder- get worse. This is not love. They go in cycles, as all drink sales during the 5:00PM -7:00PM ella’s wicked stepmother variety. That can cause I’m sure you have experienced with his temper happy hour will go to support Houston Art rifts as wide as the Grand Canyon. It seems like and then apologies. When y’all were in high Showcase. So enjoy a drink or two, meet the your dad is in denial and probably downplaying school, I would bet that if he wasn’t physically Houston Art Showcase team, and take-in Bo- whatever it is that his wife is doing to you. They abusive towards you, that he was possessive heme’s bohemian atmosphere! The proceeds (whoever “they” is) say that love is blind. Since and controlling. He has likely isolated you from from the evening will support the organization they are newlyweds, your dad is likely blinded family, but you desperately need help. Go to them so don’t be shy, raise a glass (or three) while by love. That doesn’t mean he doesn’t love you and explain your situation and ask them to help raising funds for Houston Art Showcase! though. But if she is treating you this way and you protect you. Leave when Bill is not around. Some- haven’t provoked her, then it is time for your dad times things get really dangerous when a person Cultured Cocktails with MET dance to man up and come to your defense to put a stop leaves an abuser. If your family is unable to help, Thursday, August 20, 2015, 6pm - 8pm to her behavior. If he can’t or won’t, then family there are women’s shelters that are there for FotoFest presents I Am a Camera Fresh Arts 307 Fairview St. near the corner of Taft St. counseling would be a great option. There’s no women in your situation. Please do not be afraid Exhibit runs through August 29, 2015 FotoFest Please join us for drinks and conversation at guarantee that he or his wife would agree to to ask for help. It may just save your life! Boheme Cafe & Wine Bar on Thursday, Au- it, but I do hope they would consider it for the 2000 Edwards Street Building C, Suite 2, Houston, TX 77007 gust 20th, when a portion of the proceeds from FotoFest will present I Am a Camera, an all drink sales during the 5:00PM -7:00PM exhibition featuring nine international artists happy hour will go to support MET dance exhibiting work focused on communities; spe- Company and Center. So enjoy a drink or two, cifically lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, meet the METdance team, and take-in Bo- queer (LGBTQ) and questioning communi- heme’s bohemian atmosphere! The proceeds ties. I Am A Camera is about representation, from the evening will support the organization sexual orientation, gender identity expression so don’t be shy, raise a glass (or three) while and society. The members of the communities raising funds for METdance! pictured self-identify across a broad spectrum of sexuality, gender roles, race, class, culture Cultured Cocktails with Blaffer Art Museum and politics. A varied and diverse population, Thursday, August 27, 2015, 6pm - 8pm it resists generalization and traditional, norma- Fresh Arts tive expectations. As such, LGBTQ commu- 307 Fairview St. near the corner of Taft St. nities have defined themselves on their own Please join us for drinks and conversation at Boheme Cafe & Wine Bar on Thursday, Au- 10 AUGUST 6 - 19, 2015 PUBLIC NEWS EVENT CALENDAR continued gust 27th, when a portion of the proceeds from by the State of Texas the summer of 2013. all drink sales during the 5:00PM -7:00PM Chester was diagnosed with a general learning Conroe Art League happy hour will go to support Blaffer Art disability by all scientific measures. In 2002, ONGOING EVENTS First and Third Thursday 1pm-3:30pm Museum. So enjoy a drink or two, meet the the U.S. Supreme Court barred the execution Figure Drawing Group Blaffer team, and take-in Boheme’s bohemian of mentally impaired persons, considering the ARTS Classes are at the Conroe Art League Gallery atmosphere! The proceeds from the evening punishment to be cruel and unusual. However, 127 Simonton St. Conroe, TX 77301 will support the organization so don’t be shy, the State of Texas ruled that because Chester’s Conroe Art League Live Model, All Skill Levels Welcome! raise a glass (or three) while raising funds for crimes demonstrated forethought, strategy, Every Monday 9:30am-12:30pm For more information contact: Darby Blaffer Art Museum! and criminal intent, execution was fair punish- Every Wednesday 6pm-9pm Kachmar [email protected] 936-228- ment. The public is invited to a free opening The Wonders of Watercolor Classes 5126 or Marilyn Lowry mlowry3@comcast. reception beginning at 6 p.m., on Friday, July with Carrie Allbritton! net or 936-447-1579 17, 2015 at Fresh Arts, 2101 Winter Street, Carrie discounts that old saying that water- Fee is $10 per session, no reservation neces- Studio B11, Houston, TX, 77007. Free park- color is the hardest media and unforgiving, sary ing is available. believing instead that when you understand the paints and what they do on paper, you Conroe Art League “Black Panther Party Power” will find it fun, rewarding and very forgiving. Every Thursday 2pm-4:30pm A new exhibition by Phillip Pyle, II Ongoing watercolor classes every Monday Painting with Pastels On view September 25, 2015- November 6, 2015 from 9:30am - 12:30pm AND every Wednes- This is an ongoing weekly course, begin- Opening reception: Friday, September 25, 2015 day from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the Conroe Art ning February 5, 2015. The class meets Fresh Arts presents “Black Panther Party League Gallery. every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:30pm in the Power,” an exhibition by Houston-based artist Contact Carrie directly at: carrieallbritton@ upstairs classroom at the Conroe Art League Phillip Pyle, II., Pyle will present a collection gmail.com or 936-444-7303 Gallery - 127 Simonton St. - Conroe, TX of original images that recast some of the most Cost: $25.00 per class (payable a month in 77301. recognizable and outspoken activists of the advance) Painting in pastels is quick, easy, colorful, Black Panther Party as superheroes. beautiful, very portable - and FUN! Handled At its inception, the Black Panther Party’s Conroe Art League correctly, pastels will last many lifetimes and core practice was to arm citizen patrols to Every Tuesday 1pm-3:30pm their pure colors never fade, crack, or peel. monitor the behavior of police officers and Oil Painting Classes w/Gary Hernan- No stress and no pressure here to paint a challenge police brutality in Oakland, Cali- dez masterpiece. You’ll learn how to turn “happy fornia. In 1969, community social programs Each student works at his/her own pace in accidents” into a part of your painting, or became a central activity of party members. a creative and pleasant atmosphere. The erase it - pastels are very forgiving. Every- The Black Panther Party instituted a variety of students will learn the tools and materials of one will hjave a chance to experiment with community social programs, most extensively oil painting. New students will be paint- different techniques and materials, and you’ll Discovery!: Three One-Woman Exhibi- the Free Breakfast for Children Programs, and ing a new painting at the first session. You develop your own unique style over time. tions community health clinics. Federal Bureau of will copy master paintings as a pathway to For those who are new to art, you’ll learn Exhibit runs through August 8, 2015 Investigation director J. Edgar Hoover called creating your own style of painting. You will the basics of drawing and painting. For William Reaves Fine Art the party “the greatest threat to the internal learn.... more experienced artists who are new to 2143 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77098 security of the country,” and he supervised -How to use a grid to quickly layout the pastels, you’ll learn the characteristics and William Reaves Fine Art will present Discov- a comprehensive program (COINTELPRO) painting. techniques that are unique to pastels. At the ery!, an exhibition series offering intriguing of surveillance, infiltration, perjury, police -How to select the right palette. end of each class, you’ll have a finished or new visual opportunities which may just pose harassment and many other tactics designed to -How to select and mix colors. nearly-finished painting to take home, ready the perfect antidote for the “dog days” of undermine Panther leadership and incriminate -How to select the right paint brushes for framing. Houston’s summer. In a series of one-woman party members in an effort to discredit, crimi- -How to apply color theory and use the color Each student is encouraged to learn at shows, Discovery! introduces Houstonians nalize and drain the organization of resources wheel. their own pace. You are welcomed to do a (or reintroduces them, as the case may be) to and manpower. -How to pick the right canvas and how to class-based painting from reference photos a cache of compelling work by three accom- In an attempt to reimagine the history of coat a canvas. provided by the instructor, or bring in your plished Texas women, all of whom channeled African-American people in the United States, -How to varnish a painting. own reference materials to use. We may also considerable energies and talents into the cre- Pyle will represent these vilified historical -How to paint in Grisaille paint from life, or go outdoors to paint as the ation of innovative art, and warrant renewed figures of the Black Panther movement in their These are only a few of the tips I will teach weather permits. attention and broader recognition within the new fantastic roles. you to create successful paintings and more During this ongoing course, you will: state’s collector community. The public is invited to a free opening recep- importantly have an enjoyable painting -Improve your drawing skills, including Discovery! shines long over-due light on the tion beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. experience. proportions and perspective. works of Constance Forsyth (1903-1987), Rita 25,2015, at Fresh Arts, 2101 Winter Street, Ongoing classes every Tuesday from 1:00pm -Learn how to see and paint values, types of Blasser (1826-2014) and Karen Lastre. The Studio B11, Houston, TX, 77007. Free park- - 3:30pm at the Conroe Art League Gallery- underpaintings, both wet and dry. exhibition celebrates these women and their ing is available. 127 Simonton St. - Conroe, TX 77301 -Create different effects using hard vs. soft work, and returns their material to the gallery “As a child, I was told numerous stories Contact Gary Hernandez directly to sign up: pastels. scene after prolonged hiatuses, positioning the about the Black Panthers by my father,” Pyle 713-569-9209 or garyhernandezstudio@ -Layer and blend pastels to get exactly the work for fresh examination. Making for some says. “To him, the Panthers were heroes and yahoo.com color you want. of the city’s most interesting summer viewing, defenders of the less fortunate, fighting for Cost: $35.00/per class paid in advance -Develop and use a portable pastel kit for Discovery!’s three-in-one format is certain to civil rights of African-Americans across the monthly. outdoor painting and travel. include works which will appeal to all, and country. When my father told me stories about -Know how to paint trees, clouds and water. qualifies as “required summer viewing” for all the Panthers, the majority of my heroes at Conroe Art League -Learn how to paint and draw from life and avid Texas art patrons. that time were of the animated variety. Each Second Tuesday of the month en plein air (outdoors). Following the opening reception, the exhibits Saturday morning, the cartoon Voltron was 2:30pm-6pm There’s no pressure to develop a master- will be on display through August 8. one of the shows that consumed my attention. Photography Learning Center w/Ed piece or “do it right”. This class is all about Admission is free. For more information call The combination of outfits and large animal Gorman having fun and discovering the artist in you. 713-521-7500 or visit them on the web at robots that united to form an even larger robot The Photography Learning Center is back at You’ll have lots of individual attention from www.reavesart.com was thrilling. the Conroe Art Gallery!! the instructor with helpful feedback so your As a result of Pyle’s mistrust of the traditional If you have questions about photography paintings keep getting better. Ultimate Justice narrative of the Black Panther Party, he has or how to use your camera, whether it’s a Your supply list has options to fit a budget, Through August 28, 2015 chosen to represent the historical members on DSLR, SLR, film, cell phone, iPad, etc., and everyone is welcomed to register and Fresh Arts, Winter Street Studios a galactic scale. then come to the Conroe Art Gallery on the join us any time. B11, 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX 77007 PUBLIC PROGRAMS: second Tuesday of each month from 2:30pm Please contact the instructor, Kathy Fediw, Fresh Arts presents “Ultimate Justice” a Cultured Cocktails benefiting “Black Panther - 6:00pm. The Conroe Art Gallery is at 127 at [email protected] or call her multimedia exhibition by Houston-based Party Power” Simonton St., Conroe, TX 77301. business number at 281-687-6966, if you artist Stephen Wilson. “Ultimate Justice” Thursday, September 17, 2015, 5-7 p.m. Ed will show you how to work your camera have any questions and for a list of materials. showcases a series of photographs, draw- Boheme Cafe and Wine Bar, 307 Fairview St, and take better photographs. Cost: $30.00 per class, payable at the first ings, notes, documents and videos based on Houston, TX 77006 Contact Ed Gorman: edgorman1973@gmail. of each month or at the beginning of each the artist’s experience working on the feature Artist reception: com or call 936-443-3487 for more informa- session. length documentary Killing Time. The film tion. Instructor: Kathy Fediw, LEED AP ID+C, delves deeply into the experience of a family whose loved one, Elroy Chester, was executed continued on page 12 continued on page 15 PUBLIC NEWS AUGUST 6 - 19, 2015 11 LEGAL EASE EVENT CALENDAR continued music from the Allen Oldies Band. There will Friday, September 25, 2015, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. also be food and beverage vendors on hand and Fresh Arts, Winter Street Studios, B11, 2101 free activities presented by Pop Shop Houston. Winter Street, Houston, TX 77007 Admission is free. SURVIVING A TRAFFIC STOP ABOUT THE ARTIST: August 12 - Stand By Me Phillip Pyle, II is a visual artist, graphic Revel in the lore of friendship, adventure and What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You? designer, and photographer based in Houston, pie-eating in Rob Reiner’s classic film based on Texas whose primary interests are race, humor, a short story by Stephen King. advertising, sports, and popular culture. Mining imagery from sources diverse as mass con- Classic Movie Morning sumer culture, contemporary advertising, to Friday, August 7, 2015 10am by Matt DeLuca ephemera, historic imagers, and hip-hop, Pyle, Barbara Bush Branch Library [email protected] introduces complex vision that derives from a 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. strong comedic foundation while also looking Come and watch a movie from the “good old at the abstraction and transience of our values, days”. Over the last few weeks, there has been So what are your rights once your vehicle and beliefs. Pyle has exhibited work in numbers This particular film from 1942 stars Robert Tay- much talk and debate over the shocking and institutions, including, Project Row Houses, is stopped? 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Classic Movie Morning The Evening Book Club’s August selection is a Great Books Discussion Group will meet in the 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring Friday, September 18, 2015 10am movie based on a book by Richard C. Morais. WCR Conference Room located on second floor The Afternoon Book Club will discuss The Barbara Bush Branch Library All are welcome, bring a friend. The Septem- of the Barbara Bush Branch Library at 6817 Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Ex- 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. ber selection is Magnolia City by Duncan W. Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Title for August clusive Fraternity by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Come and watch a movie from the “good old Alderson. is Conscience by Immanuel Kant. Great Books Duffy on Thursday, September 24 at 2:00 PM. days”. meets on the third Monday of each month from This program will be repeated on Friday Septem- This particular film from 1946 stars John Garfield The Afternoon Book Club 7:00-8:45 PM. Contact Ed Boran for more infor- ber 25 at 2:30 PM. Please feel free to attend and Lana Turner Book Clubs at the Barbara Bush Branch mation - 281-353-1450. either session. As part of The Gulf Coast Reads, Due to licensing restrictions we are not able to Library the October selection is The Promise by Ann promote the title of the movies. Call 281-376- August 27/28, 2015 2pm/2:30pm The Evening Book Club Weisgarber. 4610 for the title. Bring a friend and enjoy a The Afternoon Book Club will discuss Wild: Book Clubs at the Barbara Bush Branch classic film. Classic Movies are held twice a From Lost to Found on the Pacific Coast Trail by Library Great Books Discussion Group month, in the Earl Elliott Room, on the first and Cheryl Strayed on Thursday, August 27 at 2:00 September 8, 2015 7pm Book Clubs at the Barbara Bush Branch third Fridays. The Barbara Bush Branch Library’s PM. This program will be repeated on Friday 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring Library address is 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. August 28 at 2:30 PM. Please feel free to attend The Evening Book Club’s September selection September 21, 2015 7pm either session. The September selection is The is Magnolia City by Duncan W. Alderson. All 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Ex- are welcome, bring a friend. As part of The Great Books Discussion Group will meet in BOOK CLUBS clusive Fraternity by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Gulf Coast Reads, the October selection is The the WCR Conference Room located on second Duffy. Promise by Ann Weisgarber. floor of the Barbara Bush Branch Library at The Evening Book Club 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Title for Book Clubs at the Barbara Bush Branch Great Books Discussion Group The Afternoon Book Club September 21 is Alienated Labour by Karl Library Book Clubs at the Barbara Bush Branch Book Clubs at the Barbara Bush Branch Marx. Great Books meets on the third Monday August 11, 2015 7pm Library Library of each month from 7:00-8:45 PM. Contact Ed 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring August 17, 2015 7pm September 24/25, 2015 2pm/2:30pm Boran for more information - 281-353-1450. PUBLIC NEWS AUGUST 6 - 19, 2015 13 TO THE REPUBLIC STOP SMOKING

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THE WAY OF COFFEE DRINKING IN ART ON A SUNNY DAY

story and photos by Rosanne Friedman [email protected]

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We start the path to look at art in A new day is dawning, with a huge expansion (tasteless--tasteful, whichever is worse) that you by computer, rather than hand delivered, it was Houston with the Common Bond at the MFAH—two new buildings and building have to grow a large garden. This year’s Juror, noted that there are more modest sized pieces Bakery 1706 Westheimer, the corner of on two more. George Sheerer, gives us his intuition, click no, that had presence in the digital presentation Dunlavy and Westheimer, if the ques- click no, click yes. Then invites us in to find though in the past they may have gotten lost in And with every growth there is making room our own delights within the huge and varied art the shuffle of the former process. The aware- tion is how do they take their coffee for the growth, the Glassell building, 5101 works. It’s 70 some pieces from 60 some artists ness of the impact of scale can easily get lost the answer is seriously, very seriously- Montrose, the home of the art school at the with nearly a thousand to begin with. This is the when looking at art digitally. The drama of get- -carefully made and beautifully pre- Museum of Fine Arts, opened January 1979 first Big Show handled digitally, images sent in ting In and Not set aside, this show engages the sented. The bakery offers dreams of is coming down at the end of August Vienna in their pastries and a go to to get ready for the MFAH expan- place for breads, lunches and even sion. Pete Gershon who is writing a events into the evening-- housed in a book about the social history of artists designed space that is post modern working in Houston from 1972-1985 industrial, wall sized sheets of glass for with information collected in interviews windows to see the bakers working- and archives, hosted Pow Wow, a panel of art people who were affecting and -machines turn and turn the butter in effected by those times, met to discuss the dough for the lightest most aerated this yeasty time of art in Houston --the croissants, put your two fists together, beginning of the Contemporary Art from wrists to knuckles, and you have Museum and Lawndale. Lynn Ran- half of one. This is where we sit and dolf, member on that panel, said that plan a path around Houston to drink in you don’t have a culture if you don’t art on this sunny day. have a history, it is a context for what comes next. Lawndale began as move- The next stop is Rice University Installa- ment from the University of Houston tion Gallery, Sewell Hall on Rice University that popped up when the art building Campus with the main entrance off Main Street, burned down with James Surls and Sewell Hall noted by big glass windows in the John Alexander and others as teachers, front, as soon as you come to the end of the inspiration and co-conspirators, in a big drive find a place to park and walk. warehouse, where happenings, music, conceptual and socially aware art ideas Ben Butler put together 10,000 ¼ inch were given space to grow and through square, a yard long, poplar sticks set up in 5” many transformations became the WEGMAN LEFT RIGHT BLACK WHITE ©2015 three dimensional grids to build an organic alternative art space on Main Street that environment not quite filling the room. It re- is Lawndale today. veals itself kinesthetically—to see it is to walk through it. The shadows become real and the Bert Long, of blessed memory, was a wood fades into illusion. Small frames really go noted Houston artist, storyteller, and to work as people, that are walking through it, chronicler from that era, he defined become part of the piece at once integrated with ideas that have impact today in this layers and then divided by the spaces, I think way- a “Culture Shaper as a social futurism come alive. The enormous energy and sculpture not satisfied with painting complexity is stunning and finally becomes a pretty pictures of faith. Culture Shapers visual playground of charming proportions. shape the ugly in our world into God’s Rice University is working on an art build- beautiful plan.” The interest is to get ing to be called The Moody Center for the Arts, to the soul, there is too much decora- 50,000 square feet that is currently budgeted for tive art. $30 million dollars due to open in the Fall of 2016. They’ve hired a director-Alison Weaver. Lawndale gives space to an artist Her last job was working at the Guggenhiem. studio program offering three artists Her first degree in Religion, an M.A. in Art His- studio space and financial support for 9 tory, then an MBA, and now she’s working on month periods. Lawndale hosts “The a PH.D in Art History from 1945 ties between Big Show” annually inviting artists the United States and Europe. And she grew up from Houston and surrounding fifty in Houston to boot. She has designs on bringing mile radius to submit art work for this art together, hoping to build big harmonious summertime group show. Every year projects between all of the institutions and in- a juror is picked and a juror picks. dividuals passionate about art. It sounds like a George Segal, famous sculptor said, Renaissance in art is in the works for Houston. when speaking of various kinds of art PUBLIC NEWS AUGUST 6 - 19, 2015 17 art community in creating a summertime Big Houston Art Party. This year, Everybody Wins, as the juror distributed the prize money evenly to all artists shown. $48 and change to each artist selected—a kind of refund of the $30 entry fee with $18 more-- Our party pic was the stack of egg cartons bronzed with thick paint and embedded with plastic bottles that lit up with LED lights by Tivakorn Sirinopawongsakorn called Detritus 8. It of- fers a transformation, a delightful discovery, a magical gestalt in the combination and then a touch of dazzle with paint and light. And of course the papier maché, by Rachel Gardner, Primal in Plastic. I wonder the presence of the medium or the presence of the animal-- which comes first. Love that tactile immediacy matching that animal with its emotional immediacy.

Which leads us to The Texas Gallery, 2012 Peden Street, around the corner from the River Oaks Theatre, to see Wegman’s Wei- maraners in Good Dogs on Nice Furniture. Wegman was asked by a young person how do you become an artist. He replied, Get a dog. The form of the animal as well as the dog behavior are both part of the charm of these photographs.

These photographs are elegant in their simplicity. Topper and Flo sitting nicely in the Eames chairs, Wegman is a master with dogs, they behave, no photoshop here. Black Chair, White Background, White Chair, Black Background, the figure is the dog. All of these living room sized pieces are refreshing, perfect summertime fare.

If art were seasonal I’d go looking for the coolest, the most re- freshing, most free with color and open that there are, as Marcel Duchamp would say, the most retinal art for the summer and save the complexity, the art work that demands a lot of mental work and offers depth of meaning for the Fall. Summer’s plea- sure is to please the eye, so the spirit can go Ahhhhh.

And in the lineup of Colquitt Galleries on Upper Kirby from the

18 AUGUST 6 - 19, 2015 PUBLIC NEWS beginning and then crossing the street you can go door to door to find wonderful treasures and here are just a few: Hello Project Gallery gives us a look at emergent artists. Iva Kinnaird’s image of a kiss called “This Much” made directly on the wall using watercolor and lipstick. Hello Project Gallery is an emerging artists space that grew from a storage room in the long time McMurtrey Gallery. They are doing a fund raiser for a new space that they have their eye on, asking folks to support not just the gallery but what they want to become an art center, with studio space for artists and an interest to connect with international artists. The McMurtrey Gallery has just announced that after 35 years in business the owner, Roni McMurtrey is retiring to the sadness of many, what will be one of her last shows we find Jed Feronda. Jed Feronda cuts layers and layers of paper revealing edges of harmonizing or disassociate paper beneath, the overall shapes may be representational, or not. They take on dimension as paper stacks a quarter of an inch thick up the drawings become a bar relief, they offer a visual tickle for the eye. They are small, they are clever, little pieces of visual music. Steve Perrault’s paintings at the Dean Day Gallery have a “I can’t take my eyes off of you” sort of feeling. A hard edge, soft color-abstract realism with nice moments of fresh paint, gradient paint, and mysterious spaces. The artist’s background is theology and philosophy and it would be easy to see these as meditations and a very cool place to relax this summer for both mind and eye to say Ahhhhh.

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PUBLIC NEWS LIVE MUSIC GUIDE CONROE Fri Aug 21 8:30pm Fri Mike Farris 7 Red Brick Tavern Fri. Aug 7 7:30pm Aaron McDonnell Sat Aug 22 8:30pm Sat Paul Cauthen of Sons of Fathers 119 Simonton, Conroe 936-539-2000 Sat. Aug 8 7:30pm Abrie Lynn Mon Aug 24 7pm Mon Wounded Warriors www.theredbricktavern.com Wed. Aug. 12 6pm Live Music Backwoods Saloon Tues Aug 25 7:30pm Mandi Powell – CD Release Every Sunday Gospel Sunday Brunch Thurs. Aug 13 7:30pm Keith Rea 1 230 Lexington Ct., Conroe 936-273-0203 Weds Aug 26 8pm Pete Scobell – CD Release Fri. Aug. 14 7:30pm Girl Friday* no website Thurs Aug 27 8:30pm Miss Leslie & Sundance Head MAGNOLIA Sat. Aug. 15 7:30pm Scott Haskins Open Mic every Thursday 8pm with Dan Scott & Friends Fri Aug 28 7:30pm Bri Bagwell, David Joel opening Wed. Aug. 19 6pm Bobby Martin Fri Aug 7 8pm Cersize Sat Aug 29 8:30pm Prophets & Outlaws Bernhardt Winery Thurs. Aug. 20 7:30pm Corey Michael Sat Aug 8 9pm Blue Tick, Bringing It To The Woods Tues Sept 1 8pm Scott Brown & Friends, Bleu Edmonson 8 9043 County Road 204, Plantersville Fri. Aug. 21 7:30pm Sam Jenkins Sun Aug 9 4pm Open Mic Weds Sept 2 7:30pm The Powell Brothers “Singer/Song- www.bernhardtwinery.com Sat. Aug. 22 7:30pm Chase Gassaway Fri Aug 14 8pm Space Cowboy writer Hump Day” All Shows start one hour prior to sunset Wed. Aug. 26 6pm Duane Dulane Sat Aug 15 9pm Kat James, Troublemaker Thurs Sept 3 7:30pm Carsie Blanton w/Caleb Lovely Shows are $10 - ages 18 and up Thurs. Aug. 27 7:30pm Live Music Fri Aug 21 8pm Sheri Lavo, Ain’t Nobody’s Business opening Fri. Aug. 28 7:30pm Keeton Coffman* Sat Aug 22 9pm James Henry Debut Sat Sept 5 8:30pm Van Wilks – Band Genuwine Tasting Room Sat. Aug. 29 7:30pm Grant Harrison Sun Aug 23 4pm Open Mic Mon Sept 7 7:30pm Java Jazz 9 6503 FM 1488 #401 Magnolia 832-934-2675 Sat Aug 29 9pm Charlie Parker Tues Sept 8 7pm Open Mic www.mygenuwine.com [no cover unless stated *] Thurs Sept 10 8:30pm Brian Kalinec, Annalise Emeric & Thurs. Aug. 6 7:30pm Michael Player The Corner Pub Jesse Terry “In The Round” 2 302 N. Main St., Conroe 936-788-2390 Sat Sept 12 8:30pm Rhett Butler www.thecornerpubinconroe.com Mon Sept 14 7pm Nashville Songwriter’s Assoc. Tuesday Open Mic with Jeremy Bankhead Wed Sept 16 6pm Texas Christian Music Assoc. Wednesday Hippie Night with The Lankfords Brothers Thurs Sept 17 8:30pm Paper Moon Shiners Thurday FarLand jams with Adam McFarland Fri Sept 18 8:30pm Guitar Shorty – Band Sat Sept 19 7:30pm Sat Mike Zito Band w/Curse & the Cure Dosey Doe Music Cafe opening 3 463 FM 1488, Conroe 936-321-2171 www.doseydoe.com Game On Sports Bar Thur Aug 6 Brian Pounds 4 1717 N. Fraiser Conroe 936-788-6209 Fri Aug 7 Uncle Lucius with Stewart Mann and the State- www.gameonsportsandmusic.com boro Revue opening Open Mic Every Wednesday at 8pm Sat Aug 8 The Blue Water Highway Band No Music Reported Sun Aug 9 Tom McKinney’s Vocal Showcase Mon Aug 10 Nashville Songwriter’s Association 5 Kat Daddy Bar Tue Aug 11 Open Mic 463 FM 1488, Conroe 936-273-9342 Wed Aug 12 Colton O’Neiil - Singer Songwriter Hump Day www.katdaddysbar.com Thur Aug 13 JB and the Moonshine Band Every Sunday 4pm Corey Micheal, Caleb & Friends Fri Aug 14 Juke Jointer Prophets Sat Aug 15 Scooter Brown Band 6 Papa’s On The Lake Sun Aug 16 Theresa Yow Student Showcase 9400 Hwy 105 W., Lake Conroe 936-447-2500 Wed Aug 19 7:30pm Hunter Tynan Davis “Singer/Song- www.papasonthelake.com writer Hump Day” No Music Reported Darwin Prophet Thurs Aug 20 8:30pm Doug McLeod

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Fri Sept 11 8:30pm Johnny Rodriguez Band Fri, Sept. 25 7:30 p.m. Van Halen with Kenny Wayne NORTH SPRING Sat Sept 12 8:30pm The Weight Feat. Bombshells Shepherd 18 Thurs Sept 17 8:30pm Tuck & Patti 21005 I-45 North, Spring 281-288-2769 Sat, Sept. 26 7:30pm Daryl Hall & John Oates 10 19th Hole Grill & Bar www.4bombshells.com 202 Sawdust Rd #118, Spring 281-363-2574 Fri Sept 18 8:30pm Restless Heart Fri July 31 9pm Not The Rachels www.19th.cc [$10 cover on all shows] Sat Sept 19 8:30pm Travis Tritt Solo TOMBALL Sat Aug 22 8pm Troublemaker Thurs Sept 24 8:30pm Nicholas David of “The Voice” Chicago Joe’s Fri Nov 06 8pm madSons Fri Sept 25 8:30pm John Conley 19 24 Brautigams Bar & Grill 18433 Kuykendahl Rd Spring 281-533-3000 106 Market St, Tomball 832-698-4461 Papa’s Ice House www.chicagojoesspring.com www.brautigamsbarngrill.com 11 Crabby Daddy 14 Thurs, Fri & Sat Dueling Pianos 25186 I-45, The Woodlands 281-296-2722 314 Pruitt Rd, Spring 713-364-8140 Thurs Aug 6 9pm TBA www.crabbydaddy.com www.papasicehousetx.com Fri Aug 7 9pm TBA Mak’s Place Sports Bar & Grill no music reported No music announced 20 Sat Aug 8 9pm TBA 5200 Louetta Rd., Houston 832-698-1611 www.maksplacesportsbar.com Crescent Moon Wine Bar CYPRESS CREEK 25 Cheers 12 440 Rayford Rd., #115, Spring 281-364-WINE 916 West Main St., Tomball 281-351-2599 That One Bar (9463) Acadia 21 no website 15 4660 Louetta #100, Spring 832-562-3942 www.crescentmoonwinebar.com 3939 FM 1960 W., Houston 281-893-2860 no music events reported www.thatonebar.com Every Thursday is Salsa Music Night www.acadiabarandgrill.com Fri Aug 7 9pm Beggars Union Fri Aug 7 8:30pm Bristol Fashion Fri Aug 7 9pm Aska,Matrekis,Torrid Complex,Wolfeblitzer Main Street Crossing Fri Aug 14 9pm .07 Blues Band 26 Sat Aug 8 8:30pm Johnny & the Spinsations Sun Aug 9 9pm Washed Up, Polly Suede, Para Bellum, 111 West Main St., Tomball 281-290-0431 Fri Aug 14 8:30pm Orion Dreams Of Reality, The Sellins www.mainstreetcrossing.com Two Mules Tavern Sat Aug 15 8:30pm Fab 5 Fri Aug 21 9pm Lotus Effect, Gatsby’s Green Light Band, 22 Thurs Aug 6 8pm Walt Wilkins http://www.twomulestavern.com Fri Aug 21 8:30pm Culver House Black Market Tragedy, Rise From Slumber Sat Aug 8 8pm Shay Domann 100 Cypresswood Dr., Spring 281-528-0600 Sat Aug 22 8:30pm Checkered Past Weds Aug 12 8pm Gary P Nunn no music events reported 16 The Concert Pub North Thurs Aug 13 8pm Kevin Black and Colton Black 13 Dosey Doe Big Barn 2470 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston 281-583-8111 Fri Aug 14 8pm Cool Freddie E and the Crew 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands 281-367-3774 www.theconcertpub.com THE WOODLANDS Tues Aug 18 8pm Kinky Friedman www.doseydoe.com Sat August 8 9pm Michael Sweet of Stryper Weds Aug 19 8pm Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist from the Fri Sept 25 9pm The Atomic Punks Band of Heathens Thur Aug 6 8:30pm Spyro Gyra 23 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Fri Aug 7 8:30pm Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton Sat Sept 26 9pm The Atomic Punks 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, 281-210- Thurs Aug 20 8pm Songtelling with Special Guest Sat Aug 8 8:30pm Joe Ely 1105 www.woodlandscenter.org Travis Meadows Wed Aug 12 8pm Tracy Byrd and Kyle Hutton - Real Life Sat Aug. 8 7:30pm 5 Seconds of Summer with Hey Fri Aug 21 8pm Junior Brown Real Music OLD TOWN SPRING Violet Sat Aug 22 8pm Junior Brown Thur Aug 13 8:30pm Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Sat Aug. 15 8pm Grease Sing-A-Long Weds Aug 26 8pm Dale Watson Lights 16 Jailhouse Saloon Wed Aug. 19 6:15pm Incubus & Deftones with Death Thurs Aug 27 8pm Radney Foster Fri Aug 14 8pm Jason Boland 310 Preston, Spring 281-288-0255 From Above 1979 and The Bots Fri Aug 28 8pm Radney Foster Sat Aug 15 8:30pm Ana Popovic www.jailhousesaloontx.com Fri, Aug. 21 6:30pm J. Cole with Big Sean, YG, Jeremih Sat Aug 29 TBA Wed Aug 19 8pm Chris Knight Sundays 3pm Open Mic and Dreamville Artists Bas, Cozz and Omen Weds Sept 2 8pm Cody Canada and Mike McClure Thur Aug 20 8:30pm Trent Willmon with Jason James Sat Aug 8 9pm Noise Poets Sat, Aug. 22 8pm Def Leppard with Styx & Tesla Thurs Sept 3 8pm Cody Canada and Mike McClure opening Sat Aug 15 6pm 7th Anniversary Party w/The Weeds, Tue, Aug. 25 Yes with Toto Fri Sept 4 8pm Adam Hood Fri Aug 21 8:30pm Neal McCoy Charlie Parker Band Sat, Aug. 29 8pm Australian Pink Floyd with Led Zeppelin Sat Sept 5 8pm Joe Ely Sat Aug 22 8:30pm Davin James and the Bullnettle Band Sat Aug 22 9pm Becca & the Bad Boys 2 Weds Sept 9 TBA ( TBA) Sun Aug 23 7:30pm Shooter Jennings with Waymore’s Sat Aug 29 9pm Hu Du Kings Tue, Sept. 1 7pm Kelly Clarkson with Pentatonix and Eric Thurs Sept 10 8pm Chubby Knuckle Choir Outlaws Hutchinson Wed Aug 26 8pm Cory Morrow with Kyle Hutton - Real Life 17 Puffabellys Fri, Sept. 4 6:30pm Slipknot with Lamb of God, Bullet for 27 The Empty Glass Real Music 100 Main St, Spring 281-350-3376 My Valentine & Motionless in White 104 Market Street, Tomball 832-698-4722 Thurs Aug 27 8:30pm Zane Williams Full Band www.puffabellys.com Thu, Sept. 10 8pm Music of the Americas with the www.theemptyglass.com Fri Aug 28 8:30pm WILL HOGE Band Wednesdays 8pm Davin James’ Songwriter Showcase Houston Symphony no music events reported Sat Aug 29 8:30pm Paul Thorn Band Thursdays 6pm Open Mic Thu, Sept. 17 7:30pm Lenny Kravitz Fri Sept 4 8:30pm “Whispering” Bill Anderson Tue, Sept. 22 7pm Rick Springfield with Loverboy and Sat Sept 5 8:30pm Monte Montgomery Band SPRING The Romantics

PUBLIC NEWS AUGUST 6 - 19, 2015 21 MONTROSE 28 Rudyards 2010 Waugh Dr Houston 713-521-0521 www.rudyardspub.com Weekday shows & Sunday, doors open at 8pm Friday and Saturday, doors open at 9pm [unless otherwise mentioned] First band listed is headliner/or plays last. Music starts at 10. Thu Aug 6 Deathpunk Slursdays w/ The Velostacks, Augila Black, Jared SanMiguel spinning $3 Fri. Aug 7 Slow Future, Ex-Optimists, A Sundae Drive Sat. Aug 8 Criminal Birds, Since Always Mon. Aug 10 Open Mic Comedy Night FREE! Wed. Aug 12 Western Swing Wednesdays FREE! Thu. Aug 13 Ryan Tribe Hill, A.P. Stark Fri. Aug 14 Giant Kitty, Supergrave, Moths Sat. Aug 15 Visionary Noise presents: Ganesha, Mantra Love, Carmeci Mon. Aug 17 Open Mic Comedy Night FREE Tue. Aug 18 Bootown presents: Grown Up Story Time 8pm Show and 10pm show --$5 Cover Wed. Aug 19 Pegstar presents: Altas Moth, Valtnet Viskar, Atriach, Sleeping Ancient($10 Advance-$13 Day of Show) Thur. Aug 20 Houston 2040 Night, 6:30-11pm Fri. Aug 21 500 Megatons of Boogie, Jealous Creatures, Silver Blueberry Sat. Aug 22 Project Grimm, Brand New Hearts, My Twilight Pilot Sun. Aug 23 Pegstar presents: Victory,Thug Boots, Chipped Teeth($10Cover) Mon. Aug 24 Open Mic Comedy Night FREE! Wed. Aug 26 Western Swing Wednesdays/7-11pm FREE! Thur. Aug 27 Rudyard’s Beer Dinner featuring 512 Brewing Company(Downstairs), Live Music Upstairs: Joe Buck Yourself, Blackgrass Gospel 30 Fri. Aug 28 Barkerpalooza: w/ Vehement Burn Sat. Aug 29 Bootown presents: --puppet show, name TBA Sun. Aug 30 Hot Punk City presents: Avery Pearl Sweet Relief 28 Benefits! For the child of Mell Hell(Zipperneck) recently diagnosed with severe Type 1 Diabetes. Mon. Aug 31 Open Mic Comedy Night FREE! 29 29 McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk St Houston (713) 528-5999 RELIC REVIEW mcgonigels.com Fri Aug 7 7pm Julia Engel Fri Aug 7 9:30pm Wayne Hancock Sat Aug 8 7pm Dawn & Hawkes THE NEXT TWO MCCARTNEY REISSUES DUE TO HIT OCTOBER 2 Sat Aug 8 9:30pm Songwriters: Graham Weber, Carson Paul McCartney resumed his solo career post-Wings with Tug Of War (1982) and Pipes Of Peace (1983) McHone, Ben Ballinger, Matt Harlan Sun Aug 9 6pm Austin Lounge Lizards Former Beatle Paul McCartney extends the of Carl Perkins (Get It) and Stevie Wonder Mon Aug 10 6:30pm Open Mic Archive Collection reissue campaign of his (Ebony & Ivory, What’s That You’re Doing?). Tues Aug 11 7:30pm Buxton albums with the release Tug Of War (1982) Tug Of War also features one other of Mc- Wed Aug 12 7:30pm Game Night: Irish Session and Pipes Of Peace (1983). Cartney’s Top 10 hits, Take It Away. McCart- Thurs Aug 13 7:30pm Robbie Fulks and Redd Volkaert Thurs Aug 13 9:30pm Ashley Monical The Archive Collection reissue of Tug Of ney remembers his fallen Beatle songwriting Fri Aug 14 7pm Milkdrive War is significant because it was newly re- partner John Lennon in the poignant Here Fri Aug 14 9:30pm Shane Walker mixed using the original analogue multi-track Today, a song that continues to be performed Sat Aug 15 7;30 Shake Russell tapes and mastered at Abbey Road Studios in live at McCartney shows. Mon Aug 17 6:30pm Open Mic London. This was the first time McCartney Pipes of Peace mirrors Tug Of War in many Tues Aug 18 7:30pm Brant Croucher remixed any of his older material for reissue. ways because most of Pipes was recorded dur- Wed Aug 19 7:30pm Game Night: Irish Session Tug Of War was the first solo Paul McCartney ing the Tug Of War sessions, using the same Thurs Aug 20 7pm Kinky Friedman studio album released after the 1981 dissolu- producer (George Martin) and the same set of Fri Aug 21 7pm Jimmy Lafave tion of his 70s band, Wings. It is also the first core musicians (Eric Stewart, Denny Laine, Fri Aug 21 9:30pm Willie Watson Sat Aug 22 7pm Suzanna Choffel time McCartney collaborated with someone Ringo Starr and Linda McCartney). Pipes Of Peace CD 1 – Remastered Album Sat Aug 22 9:30pm Peterson Brothers other than his wife, Linda, on his solo albums. The two CD sets are due out on October 2nd Mon Aug 24 6:30pm Open Mic Tug Of War boasts the guest appearances in a variety of formats. 1 Pipes of Peace Tues Aug 25 7:30PM BettySoo and Curtis McMurtry 2 Say Say Say Wed Aug 26 7:30pm Game Night: Irish Session 9 Get It 3 The Other Me Thurs Aug 27 7pm Songwriters: Morales, Hillyer, Kennedy 10 Be What You See (Link) 4 Keep Under Cover Thurs Aug 27 9:30pm Owen Temple 11 Dress Me Up As a Robber 5 So Bad 12 Ebony and Ivory 6 The Man WEST HOUSTON 7 Sweetest Little Show Tug Of War CD 2 – Bonus Audio 8 Average Person 30 Shakespeare Pub 1 Stop, You Don’t Know Where She Came 9 Hey Hey 14129 Memorial Dr, Houston 281-497-4625 From [Demo]* 10 Tug of Peace http://www.shakespearepub.net Every Sunday Sparetime Murray & the Honeymakers Blues Jam 2 Wanderlust [Demo]* 11 Through Our Love Thurs Aug 6 9:30pm Sonny Boy Terry 3 Ballroom Dancing [Demo]* Fri Aug 7 9:30pm Erin James Band 4 Take It Away [Demo]* Pipes Of Peace CD 2 – Bonus Audio Sat Aug 8 9:30pm Jabo the Prince of Zydeco & Band 5 The Pound Is Sinking [Demo]* 1 Average Person [Demo]* Thurs Aug 13 9:30pm Steve Gilbert Band 6 Something That Didn’t Happen [Demo]* 2 Keep Under Cover [Demo]* Fri Aug 14 9:30pm Betty Fox Band Tug Of War CD 1 – Remixed Album 7 Ebony and Ivory [Demo]* 3 Sweetest Little Show [Demo]* Sat Aug 15 9:30pm Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch 1 Tug of War 8 Dress Me Up As a Robber/Robber Riff 4 It’s Not On [Demo]* Thurs Aug 20 9:30pm Sonny Boy Terry 2 Take It Away [Demo]* 5 Simple As That [Demo]* Fri Aug 21 9:30pm Tommy Dardar 3 Somebody Who Cares 9 Ebony and Ivory [Solo Version] 6 Say Say Say [2015 Remix]* Sat Aug 22 9:30pm Michael Holt and The Trophy 500’s 4 What’s That You’re Doing? Thurs Aug 27 9:30pm Great Scott & The Almighties 10 Rainclouds (2015 remaster) (B-side of 7 Ode to a Koala Bear (2015 remaster) (B- Fri Aug 28 9:30pm Sparky Parker Band 5 Here Today Ebony and Ivory 7” single) side of “Say Say Say” single) Sat Aug 29 9:30pm Kathy Murray & The Kilowatts 6 Ballroom Dancing 11 I’ll Give You a Ring (2015 remaster) (B- 8 Twice in a Lifetime (2015 remaster) Thurs Sept 3 9:30pm Sonny Boy Terry 7 The Pound Is Sinking side of Take It Away single) 9 Christian Bop* Fri Sept 4 9:30pm Josh Garrett 8 Wanderlust * - previously unreleased * - previously unreleased Sat Sept 5 9:30pm Murali Coryell 22 AUGUST 6 - 19, 2015 PUBLIC NEWS CRAMPTON’S MUSIC CIRCLE THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER THE STORY OF AN FRESH MUSIC FOR AUGUST 2015 AMERICAN POP GROUP

How’s this for a story line: a highly successful away forty-one years later. Madison Avenue marketing executive, hearkening Would this story sell for a movie? A novel? How back to his high school and college days, when about real life? Because this is the true story of cab he was heavily involved in singing and producing driver Tim Hauser, and the legendary musical group Fear Factory Frank Turner Chelsea Wolfe music, chucks his financial career. He starts driving he founded in 1973, along with waitress Laurel Genexus Positive Songs for Abyss a New York City Cab (just to pay bills, you know) Masse, jazz singer Janis Siegel, and Broadway Negative People while trying to put together a successful musical singer Alan Paul: The Manhattan Transfer. group. He runs through a series of groups, tackling Accounting for all the Grammies they have different musical styles, just to return to vocal har- received in numerous musical categories, other mony. A couple of these short-lived groups record awards, chart-topping albums, songs used in TV singles, and one even records an album which is and movie soundtracks, and musical tours, The mildly successful in Europe. Manhattan Transfer is are probably one of the most So, he doesn’t have a group at the time, and he’s successful musical groups of all time! driving his cab daily, and one of his fares is a young Tim Hauser got his big vocal harmony group go- waitress. She’s a singer who is also wanting to ing in 1973, and after playing clubs for two years, put together a musical group, and she has actually The Manhattan Transfer finally recorded their first heard the album his earlier group released. She album in 1975. That same summer they also hosted agrees to join with him, so they’re now a duet, but an hour-long variety television show, replacing Ed New Politics Never Shout Never Grace Potter that’s not the sound the cabby visualizes. He wants Sullivan’s show during its summer hiatus. Vikings Black Cat Midnight big vocal harmonies! Original member Laurel Masse was injured in an A few weeks later, another fare, a successful auto accident in 1978, and left the group. Her re- NYC club drummer, invites the cabby to a party in placement was Jazz singer Cheryl Bentyne, and the Brooklyn, where he meets another woman, a jazz group moved towards a more jazz-oriented musical singer. She is already in a group, but agrees to style than the original “Do Wop Vocal Harmonies”. leave them and join him, too. Now they’re a trio, Founder Tim Hauser passed away in October, but still not the big vocal sound the cabby wants. 2014, and was replaced by Trist Curless. The waitress’s boyfriend is a Broadway musi- All five original members of The Manhattan cian, and he knows another guy who is a singer, Transfer also have released numerous solo albums, currently in a major Broadway production, but he and I have several of Cheryl Bentyne and Janice wants to join a group. This singer has heard the Siegel’s CDs, and am searching for Laurel Masse’s jazz singer in clubs with her original group, and he CDs. also agrees to join the cabby’s new musical group, Erin Dickins, a member of Tim Hauser’s original Pat Green Carly Rae Jepsen Rob Thomas finally making them a quartet. Now they have the 1971 manifestation of The Manhattan Transfer, Home E·MO·TION The Great Unknown big vocal sound the cabby wants! released a 2013 re-recording of their one hit single The cabby’s musical group records twenty-eight “Java Jive” – but it has none of the members of the albums, hosts their own television variety show current group except Tim Hauser. for a season, records songs for TV and movie So if you like Pop, Jazz, Disco, Salsa, R&B, soundtracks, earns Grammies and awards in Pop, Holiday, Swing or Children’s music, all with a big 17034 Stuebner Airline Rd. Klein, Texas Jazz, Disco, Salsa, R&B, Holiday, Swing and Chil- vocal harmony styling, give a listen to The Manhat- dren’s music categories, and is inducted into the tan Transfer. 281-251-2924 Vocal Group Hall of Fame, before the cabby passes MUSIC NOTES & NEWS The Mother Truckers Reunite with All Original Line-Up

One of the most beloved San Francisco Bay County, CA. to continue their musical careers. Area bands The Mother Truckers are reunit- ing with the all original line-up for shows this “Austin was so good to us, and we have so Summer 2015 and beyond. many great friends there and great experiences playing there,” Zee says. “But deep in our Josh Zee and Teal Collins formed the band hearts we’re California kids. We still have a with it’s fusion of Southern rock, country, and lot of family and friends here in Marin. blues, in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2000, and spent 10 years in Austin Texas, releasing 4 It sounds kind of hippie, but the ocean and albums, touring coast to coast, over to Europe, the redwood forests of our youth were calling and performing with many great acts includ- us back.” As TMT begins again in the Bay ing Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and George Area, they are joined by the original line-up Jones. from the band’s early days – Pete Franco on bass, Dana Miller on drums, and new They decided to take a break in 2010 - these “Trucker,” John Varn, on keyboards. www. will be the first shows since then. They left the themothertruckers.com Texas hill country and moved back to Marin PUBLIC NEWS AUGUST 6 - 19, 2015 23 NICK’S LOCAL EATS HI-SNACKS HOPE YOU’RE HUNGRY! story and photos by Nick Rama

Remember when you were a kid and you sour cream, crispy bacon chunks, green onions could eat anything you wanted and calories and jalapeños. This could have been a meal didn’t matter. If you do where would you eat? in itself. We were so full after this meal none I found a place called Hi-Snacks with over the of us wanted to go back to work. We were all top burgers, loaded fries, sandwiches and even sitting there totally full, but kept picking at the a funnel cake and milk- remnants until we left. We practically had to shake bar. Located on roll ourselves out the door. The Buffalo sand- the north side of Houston wich was nice and crispy, with perfect bright on 1960 (aka Cypress red hot and vinegary sauce, which had a nice Creek Parkway) at Ella. kick of heat. I am usually not a fan of lemon It has a sign on the build- pepper anything, but these wings were great. ing with a yellow smiley Fried and seasoned with just the right, they face that says Hi-Snacks had the perfect amount of crispness and sea- on top of it and a tag soning. We all agreed that after one visit we line that says “Hungry?.. were hooked and would be back to try more. Walk in and to the right Hi-Snacks is owned by Nytassja Palacios, is a mural with the same she is always smiling and throwing out deli- Nick Rama logo but much larger. cious fun food from her kitchen. Hi-Snacks In the front of the might not look like much from the outside, restaurant a digital menu on a TV screen sits just an ordinary strip center with a few other directly behind the order counter. To the left shops. Once you walk in and take a look at the line for you to customize your own funnel the menu, you will probably read the descrip- cakes or milkshakes that you can dream up tions on the menu and start wondering how from a long list of toppings. This is definitely each menu item will taste; I know I did. The a family destination or even a fun low key first thing that caught my eye was the Hi-Patty date night. Melt, because I have always loved a good The first time I came there to eat with some patty melt. I read the description and saw that of my good Foodie friends, I wasn’t in the theirs has some subtle differences between mood for a burger so I chose the Philly cheese an ordinary patty melt and the Hi Patty Melt. steak. This was a Philly done right. It has This was not on the standard grilled rye bread, cheesy goodness, with perfectly thin sliced but on grilled brioche toast. They then add grilled beef, with sautéed onions and mush- creamy pepper jack cheese with bacon, along rooms. I can tell you one thing I have learned with your standard grilled onions and a little about Hi-Snacks, and that is that they don’t mayo.... Why, yes, please, everything is better skimp on anything when it comes to their with bacon! The Firecracker Burger is another menu. You will definitely get what you pay one of my favorites. It has two beef patties, for. My friends got some lemon pepper wings crispy onion strings, crispy jalapeños, pepper and a Buffalo chicken sandwich. We all split jack cheese, bacon and a creamy Firecracker the BBQ fries with shredded cheddar cheese, sauce. All of their signature burgers are served

24 AUGUST 6 - 19, 2015 PUBLIC NEWS with double patties on a buttered brioche bun. would come over with their friends I always Make it a combo for $3 more with fries and a wanted to blow them away with cool food that drink or live on the wild side and go for one of was amazingly delicious. Seeing people enjoy their Hi-Fries like the delicious Nacho Fries. my food makes me happy! I didn’t have fine You can choose from seasoned ground beef ingredients, but I made it work! They would or chicken, then they are topped with queso, start eating and always tell me... “You really sour cream, guacamole, shredded Monterey need to open a restaurant...” I entertained the jack & cheddar cheese and fresh Pico. Some idea and found a spot, but didn’t have the of the other “Hi-Fries” are the Bacon, Ched- finances. I was working at a staffing agency dar & Ranch... Taco... Chili Cheese...Buffalo and one payday, I said, “I’m going to take my Chicken... and Philly topped and loaded. check, not pay my rent and get this restau- Hi-Snacks, after recently successfully testing rant...” I did, and I got evicted from my apart- out funnel cakes, decided to remodel the place ment. I had to move into my aunt’s house, but a little and add their funnel cake and milk- 5 years later I know it was well worth it! shake Bar, which offers a slew of toppings and mix-ins. A bunch of them are on display What are the crowd favorites from each in old-fashioned candy jars. If funnel cakes section of the lunch/dinner menu? and milkshakes not your things, Hi-Snacks Crowd favorites? Well, that depends on whom have some other desserts too. I can tell you you ask. Many people swear by many differ- Nytassja makes a mean brownie. My wife and ent things. I have made this a once a month destination, Burger-wise, I would say it’s a toss up because the food is great and she is hooked on between the Firecracker, the Patty Melt and their Buffalo chicken sandwich. the Bacon Cheddar Ranch Fry Burger. For the chicken sandwiches, It’s between the I sat down to talk to Nytassja and learn more Firecracker Chicken Sandwich, The Buf- about Hi-Snacks. Here is what she had to say. falo Chicken Sandwich or the Bacon Deluxe Chicken Sandwich. What made you decide on the location and Wings - Everyone loves our Ranch and Fire- cuisine of Hi-Snacks? cracker wings. I decided on the cuisine here at Hi Snacks! Cheese steaks - People literally buy our Because I wanted to incorporate fun food, Chicken Phillys by the half dozen. full flavor and family. Food is so “Seri- Fries - Hands-down, the BBQ fries take the ous” and often impractical when it comes to cake!!! family now-a-days. I wanted to do the exact opposite of the norm. I wanted to be located in What is the Nytassja go to meal at Hi- a well know area of Houston; I grew up near Snacks? 1960 and 290 so when an opportunity arose My Go to meal at Hi Snacks is either the BBQ to move right on 1960 I thought, what better fries or a sandwich off of our secret menu, place. EVERYONE knows 1960! called the Chicken Philly-All- in one. It’s a Chicken Philly Stuffed with fries and topped Where did the name Hi-Snacks come from? with ketchup! One of my all time favorites! I chose to name my restaurant Hi Snacks! Because of my younger cousins; I am the old- Do you plan on adding anything else to the est of what I call the “Kids” (my sibling and menu or any specials? cousins) and I was of course the first one with I’m thinking of adding Daily Specials and an apartment, which became their hangout Family Meal Deals very soon! I’m also spot. They would walk right into my house considering fish and shrimp on Fridays and and say “Hi ... where are the snacks?” They Saturdays! also inspired my menu. What made you decide to add a Funnel What is your training in cooking? Cake and Milkshake Bar? I am a naturally talented cook and my view is We added funnel cakes to our menu this past that cooking comes from the soul. It cannot be winter and despite not being advertised on taught but it can be refined. I think you either our menu bar, were selling these like crazy. have it or you don’t. If I had the time, I would Outside of the fair, where can you get a great love to become classically trained. funnel cake?

What was the inspiration for your menu? If someone doesn’t want to create their own My younger cousins inspired my menu. When custom Funnel Cake, Do you have signa- I was younger and just starting life on my own, I didn’t have much. When my cousins continued on page 27 ATTENTION RESTAURANT OWNERS

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION REVIEWED by Glen Ryan Tadych [email protected]

The Mission: Impossible franchise is one I never actually thought it possible, but better, and overall more interesting than the which surprises me with every sequel. This Rogue Nation is definitely my favorite sequel last two installments. Mission: Impossible may be because Mission: Impossible II (2000) to Mission: Impossible (1996). I didn’t think Rogue Nation was so damn terrible—and not just compared I would like the film at all to be honest, and One of the things I liked most regarding Film Trailer to the original film, but terrible in general—I my reason for that is because none of the M:I Rogue Nation’s story was the viewer has a can’t help but ask, “They’re really making films have been actual espionage thrillers clear-cut villain and less-complicated plot another one?” And while I’m always surprised since the original. Despite being advertised to focus on. From the get-go, everything is entire story of Mission: Impossible revolved at the series’ continuation, I’m concurrently and discussed as such, the M:I sequels are simply find and stop The Syndicate; a classic around a mole hunt, it works because it’s the surprised at the slight improvement in quality nothing more than action films, with minor good guy versus bad guy story. There aren’t first movie. If you keep playing the mole card, accompanying each new film. espionage elements added to the third and any traitors within the protagonists—unlike it’s no longer a surprise, but a crutch. fourth installments. I feel this is due in part to Billy Crudup in M:I III (2006), which totally I didn’t hold any high the climactic sequence on the London–Paris takes away from Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Now, that being said, Ferguson’s charac- regards for the fran- TGV in Mission: Impossible. awesome performance as arms dealer Owen ter in Rogue Nation is difficult to figure out chise’s latest entry— Davian—and no uncertainties as to who’s initially in terms of whose side she’s on, but Mission: Impossible The original film’s action sequence between working with whom. And while I know the the film doesn’t attempt to make her treachery – Rogue Nation—upon the high-speed train and helicopter was more seeing the trailer, but I than enthralling, not to have to admit I actually mention well-executed for enjoyed myself while mid-’90s filmmaking. The watching it. sequence holds up well today (almost 20 years later), but Glen Ryan Tadych Four years after the the problem with it is that fourth installment—Mission: Impossible – ever since the first sequel Ghost Protocol (2011)—IMF agent Ethan was greenlit, all the produc- Hunt (Tom Cruise) finds himself out in the ers wanted to do was top the cold after the IMF is dissolved, desperately in original film’s action, rather search of an international criminal organiza- than paying attention to the tion known as The Syndicate, led by Solomon whole package and telling a Lane (Sean Harris), a former British Intel- great espionage story. The ligence agent. As he’s hunted by his own gov- films since M:I II have gradu- ernment, Hunt must make his way across the ally been getting better at Eastern Hemisphere with the help of former re-integrating espionage into IMF agents Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg), Luther the mix, with Rogue Nation Stickell (Ving Rhames), Williams Brandt doing the best job so far. The (Jeremy Renner) and blacklisted British agent latest installment still has its Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson) to intercept fair share of action sequences, what Lane is after in order to prevent The but the balance between ac- Syndicate’s expansion and destroy it. tion and espionage is handled

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I was happy to see Ferguson play a female Monaghan in M:I III. She was thought to be a mystery. From the beginning, the viewer character who wasn’t a love interest, could dead in Ghost Protocol, only revealed to be sits there thinking, “Yeah, I don’t trust her at handle herself and kept everything casual alive at the film’s conclusion with Hunt watch- all,” and continues to follow along as the film with Cruise all the way through the film. It ing over her from a distance. Monaghan’s does irritate me at times in movies like these character wasn’t referenced visually or in BREAK THE CHAIN progresses. when the main male and female heroes have dialogue in Rogue Nation, which begs the The film’s scenery was top-notch, with lo- to end up together. This film gives us a more question: Why have Hunt get married at all if cations including Minsk, Vienna, Casablanca “Nice working with you” vibe, which works you’re just going to eventually write her out and London. The film’s major heist during perfectly given what the heroes have to ac- without explanation? But honestly, I’m okay EAT LOCAL the second act, set in Casablanca, was my complish. with Hunt not having a wife, just as James favorite part of the film, featuring a thrilling Bond doesn’t have one—with the exception of underwater sequence set to absolutely no The only cast member I didn’t really care On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969). My music, which I feel upped the suspense and for was Renner. I’m fond of him as Hawkeye only gripe is that if you are going to introduce bore similarity to the N.O.C. List theft in the in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but he that significant a love interest, it’s best you original film. The film follows this up with didn’t bring that level of acting and humor keep her in the story unless you kill or write one comically-ridiculous car and motorcycle into this film. He was nothing more than an her off in a way that doesn’t seem lame. chase that dulls the film’s third act just a tad, empty shell throughout the movie, and any but I feel the final confrontation between Hunt of the times he was meant to be funny didn’t The omission of Hunt’s wife, return of decep- and Lane compensates for this. quite play out that way to me. His jokes felt tion and stealing secrets, and reference to the somewhat forced, and he really didn’t have N.O.C. List theft in Mission: Impossible make I was also more fond of the protagonist team much to offer the other characters or the story Rogue Nation a great follow-up to the original this time as opposed to the last two films. The as it progressed. I was actually more fond of film. You can go from the first film to the fifth, absence of Rhames in Ghost Protocol, with Alec Baldwin’s role as C.I.A. Director Alan not get confused and just be along for the ride. the exception of a cameo at the end, was a Hunley, as minimal as his part was, mainly And though Cruise is 53, he’s still perform- downer, so I was happy to see him back in the because I liked the idea of the original (and ing his own crazy stunts, which brings an Should you take a chance? game. Pegg really is great in this series. He my favorite) Jack Ryan playing a C.I.A. direc- unexpected level of humor to the film more so Find the love you deserve! Discover the path with a Love Reading. and Cruise make an excellent and hilarious tor in this film. than awesomeness. All in all, Rogue Nation is team, and I’m glad to see Pegg’s character a fun, exciting movie that finally brings a little And on another note regarding the cast, one more appeal to the M:I franchise, and brings FREE 3 MINUTE LOVE READING. Call Keen 800.244.3951 becoming more prominent since his small part Promotion for new customers only. Must be 18 and older. For entertainment purposes only. thing I found odd was the complete omis- the level of quality just that much closer to the Credit card required. in M:I III. KEEN is a trademark of Ingenio, LLC. ©2014 Ingenio, LLC. sion of Hunt’s wife Julia, played by Michelle original film. PUBLIC NEWS AUGUST 6 - 19, 2015 29 FILMS CURRENTLY PLAYING IN THEATERS

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When Joy R 120 min Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller forth to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. Their When Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) jump-starts a and Sadness are inadvertently swept into the far reaches In a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, two search leads them to Scarlet Overkill, the world’s first-ever dormant peacekeeping program, things go terribly awry, of Riley’s mind, the only emotions left in Headquarters are rebels just might be able to restore order: Max, a man of super-villainess. forcing him, Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Incredible Hulk Anger, Fear and Disgust. action and of few words, and Furiosa, a woman of action Directors: Kyle Balda | Pierre Coffin (Mark Ruffalo) and the rest of the Avengers to reassemble. Directors: Pete Docter | Ronaldo Del Carmen who is looking to make it back to her childhood homeland. 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A prequel set before the haunting of the Lambert family Magic Mike XXL With the IMF now disbanded and Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) Director: Joss Whedon that reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier reluctantly R 115 min Comedy | Drama | Music out in the cold, a new threat -- called the Syndicate -- soon Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in order to It’s been three years since Mike Lane’s (Channing Tatum) emerges. The Syndicate is a network of highly skilled Hemsworth help a teenage girl who has been targeted by a dangerous retirement from stripping, but the former dancer misses operatives who are dedicated to establishing a new world supernatural entity. the excitement and feeling of being on stage. Most of all, order via an escalating series of terrorist attacks. Faced Best of Enemies Director: Leigh Whannell though, he misses the best friends that he ever had, the with what may be the most impossible mission yet, Ethan R 87 min Documentary | History | News Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Stefanie Scott, Angus Sampson, crew known as the Kings of Tampa. Opportunity comes gathers his team and joins forces with Ilsa Faust (Rebecca ‘Best of Enemies’ is a documentary about the legendary Leigh Whannell knocking when the guys look him up as they travel to Ferguson), a disavowed British agent who may or may not series of nationally televised debates in 1968 between Myrtle Beach, S.C., for a stripper convention. With the be a member of this deadly rogue nation. two great public intellectuals, the liberal Gore Vidal and Irrational Man promise of outrageous fun, a reinvigorated Mike can’t resist Director: Christopher McQuarrie the conservative William F. Buckley Jr. Intended as com- R 96 min Drama | Mystery the chance to join in and take it off again. 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