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For the Chronicle
I may have made a mistake on Tuesday morning when I got Willie Watson on the phone to talk about his self-titled album and its release tour, which will make a stop at the Rialto in Bozeman on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Let me start with some background. I am not the type of journalist who comes up with a set list of questions before an interview. Yes, I research the subject and have ideas for lines of questioning on some sort of Rolodex spinning in my head. I’m not unprepared, but simply having a chat feels more natural to me and allows me to better capture them in the story. I’m generally a decent conversationalist.
Tuesday morning, though, did not begin well. I caught Watson as he was about to hit the road, heading north from California toward the next gig in Seattle. He’ll be traveling for about another month in this leg of the tour, but is more than comfortable with life on the road.
“I’ve done this my whole life,” he said.
From there, the conversation almost immediately turned to Old Crow Medicine Show, a band a teenage Watson co-founded in upstate New York in 1998 and growled that he was “kicked out” of in 2011. He obviously didn’t want to talk about it. Maybe he was tired of questions from pesky reporters.
Much of whatever transpired seems to have flowed beneath the proverbial bridge, as Watson appeared on the band’s 2023 album, “Jubilee,” and will support “The Crows,” as he called them, on a few of their upcoming tour dates.
Our conversation, however, was off to a rocky start. Watson was on a rant and I was mentally kicking myself for not putting the new album at the fore.
“I’m being selfish in the interview right now,” he said. “I’m all worked up.”
In a world where image is so often curated, Watson’s candor and passion are appreciated. Maybe the stories are all connected anyway. “Willie Watson” is his third solo effort, yet is also a debut of sorts. It is the first album Watson has released that includes songs he wrote, rather than only folk tunes, and thus it marks the first time he
felt comfortable sharing that part of himself.
“I lived a lifetime of self-diminishment,” Watson said. “I stopped myself in my tracks. I didn’t know how good I was.”
Watson has operated under the general belief that the world was out to get him for most of his life and is still slow to trust those around him. That had been his experience from childhood.
“I was always a ‘little shit’ or whatever they wanted to call me,” Watson said.
Now he is no longer the kid without friends drawing in a corner of the playground or doing handstands alone under a tree. He’s no longer in the band where his musical voice is diminished. And he has been battling those inner demons that often keep truly great art from ever seeing an audience.
With all that, “Willie Watson,” the album is a brilliant showcase of Watson the person’s evolution, of his life. The album has lamentations and love songs and even ends with a reflective spoken word piece where Watson talks about losing himself in Los Angeles while recalling how he first found himself and god through the music.
PROVIDED IMAGE BY HAYDEN SHIEBLER Willie Watson is playing at the Rialto, 10 W. Main St. at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, with Viv & Riley opening.
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2) Pink Floyd “Dark Side of the Moon”
3) Tyler Childers “Purgatory”
4) Jack White “No Name”
5) Mac Miller “K.I.D.S.”
6) Thievery Corporation “It Takes a Thief”
7) Sierra Ferrell “Trail of Flowers”
8) Aphex Twin “Selected Ambient Works Volume II”
9) Amyl & The Sniffers “Cartoon Darkness”
10) Tim Reaper & Kloke “In Full Effect”
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4) “The Mighty Red” by Louise Erdrich, $32
5) “A Place Called Yellowstone” by Randall K. Wilson, $34
6) “North Woods” by Daniel Mason, $18
7) “Intermezzo” by Sally Rooney, $29
8) “James” by Percival Everett, $28
9) “The Message” by Ta-Nehisi Coates, $30
10) “The Marrow Thieves” by Cherie Dimaline, $19.95
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“Ally McBeal” - Complete Series (Nov. 11)
Taking on a job a prestigious law film, Ally McBeal (Calista Flockhart) finds the stress of her fast-paced career heightened when she discovers that her ex-boyfriend (Gil Bellows) and his new wife (Courtney Thorne-Smith) work at the same firm. While attempting to excel in her career, Ally often finds herself occupied by her complicated personal life. Greg Germann and Jane Krakowski also star.
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“Say Nothing” (Nov. 14)
This FX Original series, based on the bestselling book by Patrick Radden Keefe, is a gripping story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. Telling the story of various Irish Republican Army (IRA) members, “Say Nothing” explores the extremes some people will go to in the name of their beliefs, the way a deeply divided society can suddenly tip over into armed conflict, the long shadow of radical violence for all affected, and the emotional and psychological costs of a code of silence.
“It’s All Country” - Season 1 (Nov. 15)
Behind every country song is an untold story, and Country music legend Luke Bryan is bringing audiences along as he explores the hidden depths of Nashville, Tennessee, to find those stories. Featuring never-before-seen performances by some of country music’s biggest stars, this unscripted series sees Bryan uncover the secrets, hidden inspirations and personal moments that shaped our favourite songs.
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“Dune Prophecy” - Season 1 (Max — Nov. 17, Series Premiere)
From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, this new series is set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet). It follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong and Sarah-Sofie Boussnina star.
“Thelma” (Nov. 15)
Thelma Post (June Squibb) isn’t your average 93-year-old grandmother – she’s tenacious, determined, and on a mission. After getting conned by a scammer pretending to be her grandson (Fred Hechinger), she teams up with her friend Ben (Richard Roundtree) and his motorized scooter on a wild adventure to take back what’s hers. Parker Posey, Clark Gregg and Malcolm McDowell also star.
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‘Skyfall’ is one of James Bond’s screen high marks
Daniel Craig had some clear high points during his tenure as James Bond, and “Skyfall” was one of them.
Showing on AMC on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the 2012 adventure marked the 50th anniversary of the film franchise and gave it a needed re-energizing after the relatively lackluster “Quantum of Solace” from 2008. The four years between the pictures, then an unusually long gap for Agent 007’s screen
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capers, helped both Craig and the audience recharge ... as did the participation of director Sam Mendes, who had guided Craig through a vastly different role in “Road to Perdition” a decade earlier.
“This time, it’s personal” is an overused trope, but it applies to Bond as he returns from the supposed dead — wounded during a mission to recover a list of agents’ aliases — to assist the British Secret
Craig’s third round as Bond, “Skyfall” incorporates a large amount of entertaining touches — including the introductions of a new Q and Moneypenny, neatly played by Ben Whishaw and Naomie Harris. Figuring into the climactic portion that explains exactly what Skyfall is, the great Albert Finney had one of his last substantial roles, and Berenice Lim Marlohe makes an exotic and alluring femme fatale as a Silva moll who guides Bond deeper into the enemy’s plans.
Daniel Craig and Judi Dench in “Skyfall”
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“In Cold Water: The Shelter Bay Mystery” (Nov. 12)
This three-part series recounts the case and investigation of the drowning of school teacher Laura Letts-Beckett in icy-cold water while on a fishing vacation in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The only witness to the mysterious accident is her husband, a largerthan-life, former New Zealand city councilor named Peter Beckett. A year later, her husband is arrested and charged with murder. Amid conflicting opinions and swirling suspicions, more shocking allegations of murder are made against a paranoid Peter who is locked in the fight of his life. What unfolds after his arrest is almost unbelievable.
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“Landman” - Season 1 (Paramount+ — Nov. 17, Series Premiere)
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, this drama series is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the “Boomtown” podcast from Imperative Entertainment and Texas Monthly, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics. Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chavez, and Demi Moore star.
“Cross” - Season 1 (Nov. 14)
This new crime thriller series follows Alex Cross (Aldis Hodge), a decorated D.C. homicide detective and forensic psychologist who faces a sadistic serial killer leaving a string of bodies strewn around the city. As Alex and his partner, John Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa), track this killer, a mysterious threat from Cross’ past appears, aiming to destroy what he’s done to keep his grieving family, career, and life together. Ryan Eggold, Alona Tal, and Johnny Ray Gill also star.
“A Million Ways to Die in the West” (Available Now)
Mild-mannered sheep farmer Albert Stark (Seth MacFarlane) feels certain that the Western frontier is trying to kill him. Losing his girlfriend, Louise (Amanda Seyfried), to the town’s most successful businessman over his refusal to dual, Stark soon encounters a beautiful, pistol-packing woman named Anna (Charlize Theron), who rides into town and helps Albert find his inner courage. Soon, Stark must put his newfound bravery to the test when Anna’s outlaw husband (Liam Neeson) arrives with plans to plant him in an unmarked grave.
“Animal Kingdom” (Available Now)
Following the death of his mother, 17-year-old Joshua ‘J’ Cody (James Frecheville) moves in with his doting grandmother, Smurf (Jacki Weaver), and her three criminal sons — Andrew “Pope” (Ben Mendelsohn), Craig (Sullivan Stapleton) and Darren (Luke Ford). Soon, J finds himself at the center of a cold-blooded revenge plot that turns his family upside down and throws him directly into the path of senior homicide detective, Nathan Leckie (Guy Pearce).
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LIBRARY EVENT
Remembrance Gathering: Sharing the Light of Your Loved One
Please join us as we honor the memory of the loved ones that you have lost by sharing their light. We will gather at the Bozeman Public Library in the Community Room for a candle lighting service and to share memories and celebrate the special place they hold in your hearts.
We invite you to write their name, a message or simply an expression of grief on a hand painted ornament to hang on our Memory Tree. May the
light of your loved one brighten your heart this holiday season. A reception will follow the program.
For more information, please call 406-582-2410.
BOOKS FOR THE ADULTS IN THE ROOM
Conscious Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss by Claire Bidwell Smith. Nonfiction. This book is a lifeline for those new to the landscape of grief,
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unsure of where to begin. And, brother, has the beautiful Gallatin Valley had more than its share of grief of late. This book is written in the second person and is a letter to grieving people.
One Last Gift by Emily Stone. Fiction. More grief: Cassie and her brother Tom lost their parents at a young age and have been raised by their standoffish aunt. It’s a sweet story of friendship taking place in a small-town atmosphere. The
characters are lovely and the Christmas setting puts you in the holiday spirit. A slow build with a cute romance tossed in.
Another Word for Love by Carvell Wallace. Biography. Mr. Wallace has won many awards as a journalist writing unforgettable profiles. In this book, he turns the the focus on himself. He’s a black man in a ‘ghostly white’ town who attempts to make sense of the choices he made. Readers may want to bend the corner of every page to revisit the insights.
BOOKS FOR THE KIDDOS
Just Shy of Ordinary by A.J. Sass. Juvenile Fiction. Shai (a play on words for the title) is a gender-queer pansexual middle schooler about to go to
public school for the first time after homeschooling for several years. As they adjust to school work and building friendships; being placed into the ninth grade instead of the eighth, causes an obsessive compulsive disorder to surface.
The Seventh Direction: A Legend of Creation by Kevin Locke and Kristy Camercn. Juvenile Nonfiction. Lakota Elder Kevin Locke, shares the story of Wakháŋ Tháŋka, The Great Spirit who created the entire world in seven days; leaving the most precious creation for last. Wakháŋ Tháŋka needed to hide the creation where it would always be safe. Where was that hiding place?
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“Emilia Pérez” (Nov. 13)
Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. The fearsome cartel leader Emilia (Karla Sofia Gascon) enlists Rita (Zoe Saldana), an unappreciated lawyer stuck in a dead-end job, to help fake her death so that Emilia can finally live authentically as her true self. Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz and Edgar Ramirez also star.
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Winter: A Solstice Story by Kelsey E. Gross; illustrated by Renata Liwska. Picture Book. As the sun sets on the longest night of the year, Owl invites the creatures of the forest to help him “shine the light and the gift of hope”. Winter, and owls, two of my favorite things! Alliteration, consonance, and a rhyming refrain also grace this softly colored book about the longest of seasons.
“Hot Frosty” (Nov. 13)
Christmas Queen Lacey Chabert returns to the screen this holiday season, starring in this seasonal rom-com as Cathy, who lost her husband two years earlier. When Cathy magically brings a handsome snowman to life and guides him though his new existence, she soon finds that through his naiveté, the snowman helps Cathy to laugh, feel and love again. Starring alongside Chabert are Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson, Joe Lo Truglio, Katy Mixon and Lauren Holly.
Ode to a Bad Day written by Chelsea Lyn Wallace; illustrated by Hyewon Yum. Early Reader. Excellent readaloud that can be played up with voices and extra dramatic reactions. As one little girl navigates a serious of inconveniences, the story unfolds in rhyme. The colored pencil illustrations are very charming, and there are many of them on each page. A perfect Ode.
FOR THE TEENS
“Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley” (Nov. 13)
June of 1968 was perhaps the most significant crossroads of Elvis Presley’s storied career. Through in-depth interviews, unprecedented access to Elvis and the Colonel’s personal files, and rarely seen footage of the ’68 special — known as “The Elvis Presley Comeback Special” — and its rehearsals, audiences relive this pivotal time in the career of The King. It examines the furor and chaos of the 1960s through the lens of one of America’s most indelible cultural icons.
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Jane by Aline Brosh McKenna; Ramon K. Perez. Young Adult Graphic Novel. A reimagining of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel Jane Eyre set in present day, in New York City, written by acclaimed screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna and Eisner Award-winning illustrator Ramón K. Pérez. Artist Ramon K. Perez illustrated this and the All-New Hawkeye series brilliantly. The Darkest Part of the
“Cobra Kai” - Season 6, Part 2 (Nov. 15)
Leading up to the series finale event, set to release in 2025, this new installment of “Cobra Kai” finds Daniel (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny (William Zabka) working to rebuild their team as the global tournament approaches. But, old enemies and new threats stand in the way of victory.
Forest by Holly Black. Young Adult Fiction. It’s a strange place, the darkest part of the forest. Siblings Hazel and Ben hang out there a lot, when they’re not in school or at home. Turns out there is a kingdom of elves and fae in the forest they enjoy visiting with while planning to change the world. The reading experience gets better the stranger the story becomes.
Shaken: Fighting to Stand Strong No Matter What Comes Your Way by Tim
Tebow. Young Adult Nonfiction.nThis is a Young Readers edition of the full on autobiography TT wrote. His football career had such a promising start: winner of the Heisman Trophy as sophomore, drafted in the first round by the Denver Broncos. Eventually that glory faded away. But, he found the glory of God.
Beth Boyson is a Programming Librarian and Cataloger at Bozeman Public Library. She can be reached through the Library website at www.bozemanlibrary.org.
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Movie maestro: See composer John Williams at work in first-of-its-kind documentary
From a galaxy far, far away to the shores of Cape Cod, explore the life, compositions and impact of world-renowned, legendary composer John Williams in “Music By John Williams,” now available to stream on Disney+.
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cues, from the subtle (to not so subtle) “duh nuh … duh nuh” of a shark’s approach to the instantly recognizable tune of “Hedwig’s Theme,” used throughout the Harry Potter franchise.
From director Laurent Bouzereau (“The Fabelmans: A Family in Film,” 2023), this feature-length documentary is the first-ever to explore Williams’ unforgettable career and celebrate the artist’s impressive contributions to film, the stage and pop culture at large.
With 54 Oscar nominations to his name — and five wins for work in “Fiddler on the Roof” (1971), “Jaws” (1975), “Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope” (1977), “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) and “Schindler’s List” (1993) — Williams shines as one of the most decorated musicians in the film industry, inspiring generations with his musical
According to Variety, “the film chronicles Williams’ rise from high school jazz bandleader to studio pianist to TV and film composer, rocketing to prominence with his scores for Steven Spielberg and George Lucas films in the 1970s; and his eventual embrace by the classical community via a 13-year stint with the Boston Pops, subsequently conducting symphony orchestras around the world.”
Featuring interviews with the aforementioned Steven Spielberg (“Jurassic Park,” 1993) and George Lucas (“Raiders of the Lost Ark,” 1981), alongside J.J. Abrams (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” 2015),
Ron Howard (“A Beautiful Mind,” 2001), Chris Columbus (“Home Alone,” 1990), Ke Huy Quan (“Everything Everywhere All At Once,” 2022), Seth MacFarlane (“Family Guy”) and many others — with nearly 30 directors, producers, composers and musicians sharing their insights — the documentary paints a comprehensive picture of Williams’ impact, while also sharing never-before-seen footage of Williams at work on some of his most unforgettable scores, including music for “Jaws,” “E.T.” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977). Having previously turned down every opportunity to star as the subject of a film, Bouzereau worked hard to gain Williams’ trust throughout the years-long process of filming, claiming the key to getting the man to open up was to focus on his work. “When you talk to him about music,” Bouzereau says, “he will talk to you about anything.”
Produced by Spielberg, Howard and Brian Grazer (“Jim Henson: Idea Man,” 2024), “Music By John Williams” is now available to stream on Disney+.
John Williams is featured in “Music by John Williams”
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“SuperKitties: Su-Purr Adventures” (Shorts) - Season 1, New Episodes (Nov. 11)
This adorable and action-packed series follows four fierce and furry superhero kittens — Ginny, Sparks, Buddy and Bitsy — who are on a mission to make their town of Kittydale a more caring and “pawesome” place. Whenever the SuperKitties receive a “SuperKitty Call” from one of their animal friends with a problem that only the SuperKitties can help with, they use their super skills and gadgets to thwart the villains’ plans and impart important messages of kindness, empathy, friendship, resilience and problem-solving along the way.
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“The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth” (Nov. 14)
This new docuseries takes a groundbreaking look at history’s most notorious psychology study through the firsthand accounts of the original prisoners and guards, many of whom are speaking on camera for the very first time. Their stories unravel a new narrative that interrogates the motives of the man pulling the strings, Dr. Philip Zimbardo, while exploring larger questions of human nature and the power of perspective.
“An Almost Christmas Story” (Nov. 15)
This new short film from follows director-producer David Lowery and producer Alfonso Cuaron follows Moon (Cary Christopher), a curious young owl who unexpectedly finds himself stuck in a Christmas tree destined for Rockefeller Plaza. In his attempts to escape the bustling city, Moon befriends a lost little girl named Luna (Estella Madrigal). Together, they embark on a heartwarming adventure as they journey back home to their parents.
“LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition” (Available Now)
Iron Man (John Stamos) and The Avengers are always there to save the day, but fighting villains can get messy. That’s where Damage Control comes in: to clean things up! But, on a day unlike any other, a powerful new villain hatches a plan to destroy The Avengers, and the world’s only hope is now the most unlikely of heroes: a clumsy young worker from Damage Control named Dennis (Will Friedle), who has a penchant for destroying everything he touches. Can Dennis become the hero he dreams of being and save Earth’s Mightiest Heroes?
Erin Krakow, seen recently in “Santa Tell Me” on Hallmark Channel: Before starting her long run in the series “When Calls the Heart,” she had the recurring role of a medical specialist stationed in Afghanistan in “Army Wives.”
Eddie Redmayne of “The Day of the Jackal” on Peacock: He won an Oscar for best actor in 2015 for playing physicist Stephen Hawking in “The Theory of Everything.” He also earned a 2015 Golden Raspberry Award for his performance in “Jupiter Ascending.”
Brittany Underwood, seen recently in “A Royal Christmas Ballet” on Great American Family: After acting in many cable movies, she became the director of one for the first time with 2021’s “Sweet Navidad” — and she recently finished directing her 11th one.
Welcome to Dutton Ranch
Questions:
1)What is the name of John Dutton’s (Kevin Costner) late wife?
2)Which character is played by series co-creator Taylor Sheridan?
3)Which Dutton gets killed in Season 1, Episode 1?
4)In Season 3, which Fortune 500 company seeks control of the Dutton ranch?
5)Who is Jamie’s (Wes Bentley) real father?
6)Don’t mess with the Duttons… In which state is the “Train Station” located?
7) Wade Morrow, Walker or Garrett Randall — which character was taken to the “Train Station” but was allowed to walk away? 8)In which season does Tate Dutton (Brecken Merrill) get kidnapped?
9)Which of these is NOT a “Yellowstone” spinoff (either released or announced): “1883,” “1901,” “1923” or “1944”?
10)What is the name of the upcoming sequel starring Michelle Pfeiffer?
8)Season 2
5)Garrett Randall 6) Wyoming 7) Walker
4)Market Equities
3)John’s eldest son, Lee
2) Travis Wheatley
1)Evelyn Dutton
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Jam! Review by Montana Foodie
Shopping on Main Street one crisp fall morning, my family and I stumbled upon Jam! On Main (25 W Main St, Bozeman, MT) and decided to give it a try for brunch. This eatery, open daily from 7 AM to 3 PM, offers a lively atmosphere with vibrant seating, eclectic art, and upbeat music that enhances the dining experience.
After a twenty-minute wait, we were seated in a cozy booth at the back. Our server promptly welcomed us, and we ordered fresh coffee and orange juice. For appetizers, we chose a delightful jam with regular and gluten-free toast (due to an allergy in our group), along with a crepe and benedict dishes for our mains.
The adventure in fresh, flavorful food began with the country toast and homemade strawberry jam appetizer, which quickly became the first highlight of our meal. The consensus was clear: the strawberry jam was the best we had ever tasted, surpassing even that from local farmers’ markets. Both types of toast were perfectly toasted and served with delicious butter.
As we finished our appetizer, our main dishes arrived. The Elvis crepe was a standout, featuring fresh bananas, crispy bacon, and peanut butter sauce rolled inside, topped with caramel, icing, and powdered sugar. This indulgent treat garnered
high praise around the table— definitely fit for the King himself.
Next, the Mia benedict, served on gluten-free toast instead of the traditional English muffin, featured heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella, a perfectly
poached egg, hollandaise sauce, arugula, homestyle potatoes, and a tomato jam. This dish offered a fresh Italian twist on the classic benedict, striking a delightful balance.
Lastly, we opted for the benedict flight, which
allowed us to sample three different variations: the Mia, the chicken and biscuit, and the crab cake benedict. After savoring the Mia, we tackled the towering chicken and biscuit benedict, which featured a flaky biscuit, cornbread chicken, maple syrup, sausage gravy, hollandaise, and a poached egg. The crab cake benedict was equally impressive, with lump crab meat, poached eggs, avocados, English muffins, and hollandaise sauce. Be sure to bring your appetite for this generous feast!
Once we finished, our waiter efficiently cleared the table and presented the bill, which came to around $80 for three adults—a worthy investment for the quality and quantity of food we enjoyed. Overall, I highly recommend Jam! On Main and have already encouraged friends and family to visit. No one has been disappointed! While the wait for a table can be lengthy, the exceptional food and service make it worthwhile. I wholeheartedly agree with the online reviews rating this restaurant at 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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NBA in-season tournament matchup: The Spurs take on the Lakers
In an NBA in-season tournament group play matchup, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers Friday, Nov. 15, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The game broadcasts live on ESPN.
Coming off an incredible rookie season, rising star Victor Wembanyama was not only 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year — averaging 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 3.6 blocks — but he also led France’s men’s basketball team to a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics this past summer. Currently, the French phenom is poised to take another major step in his development at both ends of the court. With the Spurs also adding veteran point guard Chris Paul to the roster this off-season, Wembanyama has even more room to elevate his game, particularly in pick-androll situations, opening up “The Alien” for better shots down the stretch.
Meanwhile, Lakers all-star LeBron James continues to defy Father Time, averaging 27.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game last season while his teammate, Anthony Davis, dominated the paint with an average 12.6 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game.
Now, the Lakers will be looking to make their mark early, using the undeniable chemistry between James and Davis to exploit the Spurs’ lack of experience and physicality. However, the Spurs have youthful energy and pace on their side, and with Victor Wembanyama expected to be a force on both ends of the floor, fans can expect fireworks from star to finish.
Full name: Victor Wembanyama
Birthdate: Jan. 4, 2004 (20)
Birthplace: Le Chesnay, France
Height/weight: 7-4/210 pounds
Team(s): San Antonio Spurs (2023-present), Metropolitans 92 (20222023), ASVEL (20222021), Nanterre 92 (2019-2021)
TOWN & COUNTRY FOODS: INSTANT POT CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Ingredients
3 frozen Food Club boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 10-12 ounces each)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces white mushrooms, quartered
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup red wine
2 cups beef broth
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon sugar
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
½ cup pitted black olives, cut in half
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Set Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode and add the olive oil.
When the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrot, and salt. Cook until onion starts to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the red wine and beef broth to the pot and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, and sugar to the pan and stir to combine. Submerge the frozen chicken into the sauce and lock the Instant Pot lid in place, making sure the venting valve is sealed.
Set the Instant Pot to cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
When the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 18 minutes, and then carefully turn the venting valve to release any remaining pressure. When the pressure pin drops, remove the lid.
Remove the chicken from the pot and place on a cutting board to shred once cooled.
Set the Instant Pot on “Sauté” mode and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Add the bell peppers and olives to the sauce and cook until the pepper are tender and cancel “sauté” mode.
Add the shredded chicken and parsley to the sauce and stir to combine.
Serve the chicken and sauce over cooked rice or pasta topped with grated Parmesan.
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“(The album is) just a picture of a guy who’s trying really hard,” Watson said. “You know, it’s a portrait of a guy. It’s just a portrait of a human being who’s saying, hey, I’m a human being. Let me be a human being. And I’ll let you be a human being too.”
For the recording, Watson said he got the right musicians in the room, namely bassist Paul Kowert, guitarist Dylan Day, drummer Jason Boesel and fiddler Sami Braman, and let them work their magic. On tour, he’s been performing as a three-piece alongside Braman and bassist Ben Gould, his childhood best friend with whom he formed electric-tinged old time band The Funnest Game.
As teens steeped on Nirvana, Pixies and Ramones, Watson and Gould found a similar punk and alternative spirit in Appalachian and old time string band music. Whereas bluegrass players were clean and wore suits and fit into society, the old time pickers were a rowdy crowd, bringing an attitude and character to the music that was infectious.
“I was listening to the outliers music, the weirdos music, the people who didn’t fit into normal society,” Watson said.
In recording “Willie Watson,” he was also concerned about what he called the rise of mediocrity in music over the last four decades. Most people could use more practice, or more work on their songs, he said. He didn’t want to release music that wasn’t up to his own exacting standards.
“I didn’t realize that the music that I was making wasn’t mediocre, but I thought it was,” he said. Now I realize that it’s far better than anything I hear on the radio.”
Watson’s first instrument was guitar, inspired by the likes of musicians like Bob Dylan and his biggest early inspiration, Neil Young. But today, Watson no longer cares for their music, or much of anything, though he does buy tapes for his 1987 Chevy G20 van’s stereo.
“My ears are very tired of everything I’ve ever heard,” he said. “And I’m more
into the music I want to make and that I can create.”
We didn’t get around to discussing my love for his cover of Swedish pop star Robyn’s “Dancing on My Own” or his work on Coen brothers film “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,” before Watson announced he had to hit the road and disconnected our call.
In the film’s first vignette, he’s “The Kid,” the younger cowboy who rides into town immediately takes out Buster Scruggs (Tim Blake Nelson), leading to a duet with Scruggs’ angelic form on the Oscar-nominated song “When a Cowboy Trades His Spurs for Wings,” written by collaborators Dave Rawlings and Gillian Welch. In 2019, Welch told Rolling Stone that the main idea for the song was outlined in a conversation with Joel Coen.
“He was like, ‘Look, there’s the singing cowboy — he’s been around for a while. Now here comes the new guy. He’s cuter, he’s faster and he sings better. He’s just better. It’s the new model. He’s coming for him,’” Welch stated. There’s something of The Kid in Watson, even at 45. He is the latest model, seeking out the challenges that allow him to prove he is better.
“I don’t mind being competitive,” Watson said, referencing how the rivalries pushed old blues guitarists to hone their skills. “Nowadays, it’s like ‘Oh, I love everybody’s music and everyone’s good.’ No, they’re not. They’re not good and I don’t like them, you know? I’m going to go ahead and say it.”
Music is like church for Watson, and the closest he has felt to god has been in the power of the human voice. On stage, he demands reverence.
“I want your full attention,” he said. “If you’re talking when I’m playing, I’m maybe going to lose my mind. This is like church, like a service.”
So go see Willie Watson — he’s playing at the Rialto, 10 W. Main St. at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, with Viv & Riley opening — but only if you really want to listen to what he has to say. Tickets are $28.25 (including fees) at https://logjampresents.com. Visit www. williewatson.com for more info.
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“Interior Chinatown” - Season 1 (Hulu — Nov. 19, Series Premiere)
Based on Charles Yu’s award-winning book, this new series follows Willis Wu (Jimmy O. Yang), A background character trapped in a police procedural called “Black & White.” Relegated to the background, Willis goes through the motions of his on-screen job, waiting tables and dreaming about a whole world beyond Chinatown. When he inadvertently becomes a witness to a crime, Willis begins to unravel a criminal wen in Chinatown, plus his family’s own buried history, while he learns what it feels like to be in the spotlight. Ronny Chieng, Chloe Bennet, Lisa Gilroy, Sullivan Jones, Archie Kao and Diana Lin also star.
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BY JAY BOBBIN
Checking in with
KELLI WILLIAMS
Kelli Williams spent several years focusing on work behind the cameras as a director, but she’s back to being a full-time actress again.
Best known previously as attorney Lindsay Dole in ABC’s “The Practice,” Williams is co-starring in the drama series “Found,” now airing its second season Thursdays on NBC and streaming on Peacock. Her character, Margaret Reed, is one of the recovery specialists on a team led by crisis management
BY ALEX HENDRY
College Football Upsets
Questions: Answers:
1)Which SEC conference school won their first-ever game over an AP Top 5 ranked team by defeating Alabama on Oct. 5, 2024?
2)Which FBS school held the record for longest winning streak in college football history, before eventually losing 7-0 to Notre Dame on Nov. 16, 1957?
3)After 28 consecutive losses against FBS opponents, which school snapped their losing streak with a 23-22 victory over South Carolina on Nov. 21, 2015?
4)Which future Super Bowl-winning cornerback caught a 20-yard pass on Stanford’s game-winning drive over USC on Oct. 6, 2007, ending the Trojans 35-game home winning streak?
5)Michigan’s hopes for a national championship were lost on the opening weekend of the 2007 season when the Wolverines had a last-minute game-winning field goal blocked by safety Corey Lynch. What school did he play for?
6)Lady Luck was not on the side of the home-team after Howard University pulled off the biggest upset in college football history (by point spread) winning 43-40 over which school on Sept. 2, 2017?
7)Knute Rockne was so confident his Notre Dame team would win, he didn’t bother showing up to coach — shockingly, they lost 19-0. Which school defeated the Fighting Irish?
8)Which school utilized the “Statue of Liberty” trick-play to shockingly upset the Oklahoma Sooners at the 2007 Fiesta Bowl?
9)The 2016 Fiesta Bowl turned out to be an underwhelming, onesided match-up with Clemson’s decisive 31-0 shutout over which Big Ten school?
10)Which school (named after a former U.S. President) defeated Virginia Tech 21-16 on Sept. 11, 2010?
expert Gabi Mosely (played by Shanola Hampton, “Shameless”). Margaret sadly has personal experience in missing person cases, since her own son disappeared more than a dozen years ago, and she has never given up her search for him.
After directing a number of other shows in recent years, Williams also fills that job on a “Found” episode later this season. “I think [producers] like the fact that I am an actor and I know actors,” she reasons of her behind-the-scenes work, “so I can use some of the shortcuts that actors have. In talking about character and story, I can ask them, ‘Are you a person of many words, or do you prefer just a few words?’ I find that’s something a lot of directors don’t ask, so I think that maybe that’s an advantage I have.”
Williams adds about acting, “Sometimes you can be prepared, then you suddenly get in front of the camera and you don’t quite have it in the same way, or your nerves get hold of you. [As a director,] I feel I also can be a mom and a therapist in that moment, as well as a fellow actor.”
In the often-repeated 2004 cable movie “A Boyfriend for Christmas,” Williams worked with her late mother, fellow actress Shannon Wilcox. “That was so much fun to do with her,” Williams recalls. “I had just had my second child, so I was there with my mom and my new baby.”
Birthdate: June 8, 1970
Birthplace and current residence: Los Angeles
Marital status: Divorced; has three children
10)James Madison
9)Ohio State
8)Boise State
7)Carnegie Tech (Nov. 27, 1926)
6)UNLV
5)Appalachian State
4)Richard Sherman
3)The Citadel
2)Oklahoma Sooners
1)Vanderbilt
Other television credits include: “Coyote,” “A Song for Christmas,” “Early Release,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “The Fosters,” “Ties That Bind,” “NCIS,” “Army Wives,” “The Mentalist,” “Criminal Minds,” “Lie to Me,” “The One That Got Away,” “Men in Trees,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” “Murder on Pleasant Drive,” “Medical Investigation,” “Third Watch,” “A Boyfriend for Christmas,” “Hack,” “The Lyon’s Den,” “Scrubs,” “Flowers for Algernon,” “Sweetwater,” “Ally McBeal,” “The Practice,” “Mary & Tim,” “Picket Fences,” “Voice From the Grave,” “New York News,” “Earth 2,” “Party of Five,” “Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story,” “Lifepod,” “For Their Own Good,” “A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story,” “Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, The Last Chapter,” “Law & Order,” “Sisters,” “The Young Riders,” “Switched at Birth,” “My Life as a Babysitter,” “Elvis,” “Quantum Leap,” “Island Son,” “Out on the Edge,” “Day by Day,” “The Case of the Hillside Stranglers,” “Beauty and the Beast” Movie credits include: “Any Day Now,” “The Space Between,” “E=mc2,” “There Goes My Baby,” “Mr. Jones,” “Zapped Again!”
Television directing credits include: “Found,” “Big Sky,” “Walker,” “All American,” “All American: Homecoming,” “The Resident,” “Sweet Magnolias,” “Charmed,” “Good Trouble,” “Rosewood,” “The Fosters,” “Army Wives,” “The Practice” Education: Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles, Beverly Hills (Calif.) High School