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meet the team PUBLISHER/EDITOR IN CHIEF Chris Shepperd MANAGING EDITOR Chris Zebo CREATIVE DIRECTOR Brittany Hicks BUSINESS MANAGER Leisha Shepperd ACCOUNT MANAGERS Greg Keith Cody Trimble WRITERS

Luke Murray Brandon Nowalk Amanda L. Reynolds PHOTOGRAPHERS Alana Gonzalez Brittany Hicks Amantha Hons Chelsea Powers CONTRIBUTORS KISS 103.1 KORA 98.3

Essentials:

Listen 4 Think 15 Taste 16 Play 18 Look 24 Stop 30

INTERNS Amy Bauerschlag Derek Favini Alana Gonzalez Amantha Hons Roberto Molar Chelsea Powers Rebekah Skinner

Cover story:

Aggie legends Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen join together for An Acoustic Evening at Rudder.

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Cover:

Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen come together for the first time in 12 years.

DISTRIBUTION Chris Frank Caleb Holt

Listen 7 - Get the scoop on some of the newest releases.

Taste 16 - Valentine’s Day is

right around the corner. We have your back.

Correction: In last week’s story on Hamlet it should have said the Academy for Visual and Performing Arts was the presenter.

Look 24 - Brandon offers

his musings this week on Warm Bodies.

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Randy Rogers Band @ Hurricane Harry’s by Roberto Molar

With humble beginnings in local joints in San Marcos, Randy Rogers Band’s tireless dedication paid off. Today, they’re considered one of the biggest acts in the Texas country scene. By 2007, Rolling Stone ranked Randy Rogers Band in their Must-See Artists list (alongside U2 and The Rolling Stones). USA Today has also praised them, highlighting their “loads of grit, swagger and heart.” The group is highly regarded for their work ethic and touring schedule (leaving their families behind to go on tour for over 200 days a year isn’t easy). Yet it’s not pure dedication that made their last album the most downloaded country album on iTunes. Rogers and the rest of the band’s songwriters have always had their sights aimed at the soul, forging connections with new and old fans of the band. “These songs are definitely true, and they’re relatable to many different life situations that I’ve either gone through in the past or will go through in the future,” said Rogers. “I hear from fans that we really have helped them in real-life situations when they’ve applied the songs to their everyday life. That’s what I strive for in the songs that I write.” The band’s new album, Trouble, will drop April 30 and it promises to be their best effort yet. The group will perform at Hurricane Harry’s at 9:30pm, February 13.

where: Hurricane Harry’s when: Wed. Feb. 13th 9:30 p.m. tickets: harrys.bcsblubs.com 979.846.3343

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candle burning brightly in Texas. 106 S Main St, Bryan February 10, 2013 6:00 PM

Calendar

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Sweet Honey in the Rock @ Rudder Auditorium The Grammy Award winning a capella group Sweet Honey in the Rock will be performing their multi-genre music after their performance in Austin and before traveling to North Carolina. The group recently performed during a special concert for President Barack Obama and the first lady. February 7, 2013 7:30 PM Shinyribs w/ Sam Riggs & the Night People @ Grand Stafford Theater Kevin “Shinyribs” Russel from The Gourds will be rocking the house with country tunes, opened by Sam Riggs and the Night People’s Texas country rhythms! 106 S Main St, Bryan February 7, 2013 8:00 PM $5 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Mardi Gras Party w/ Whiskey Myers & Cadillac Black @ Hurricane Harry’s Celebrate Mardi Gras with the self-dubbed “inexplicable” talent of country/southern rock band Whiskey Myers. They’ll bring along their newest album, Firewater, and their friends Cadillac Black. 313 College Ave, College Station February 8, 2013 9:00 PM $8

spent the past two years igniting venues across Bryan-College Station with their fuzz punk songs. 106 S Main St, Bryan February 9, 2013 9:00 PM $5 Kyle Bennett @ The Tap With the release of his first solo album finally out, Kyle Bennett is ready to hit the road. Catch him before he tours! 815 Harvey Road, College Station February 9, 2013 8:00 PM $7 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Italian Heritage @ Rudder Theater The Brazos Valley Symphony and Marcelo Bussiki will transport your eardrums to Italy on a journey of “Italian Heritage.” From Italy with love, Giampaolo Bandini and Cesare Chiacchiaretta offer the BCS a delightful night of enchanting compositions. Rudder Theater. February 10, 2013 5:00 PM $12-39 Big Texas Nights feat. The Britt Lloyd Band w/ Joe Teichman @ Grand Stafford Theater Britt Lloyd’s edgy voice and storytelling lyrics reach back to the true grit roots of Texas music. Joe Teichman is a local country boy with a voice suited for both solo acts and band accompaniment. Both talents keep the red dirt

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Trivia Night @ Revolution Cafe and Bar Monday nights are pretty boring; it’s too early in the week to party and too early in the week to study. What if you could spend a Monday night with a drink in your hand and “study” at the same time without feeling like you’re partying or doing your homework? Every Monday night, Revolution Cafe hosts Trivia Night from 9pm till just before midnight. 211B S Main St, Bryan. February 18, 2013 9:00 PM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Breakaway @ Reed Arena Non-denominational Breakaway Ministries’ events have already set a record for attendance, and Tuesday’s assembly of worship, inspiration and entertainment will surely set yet another one. For more details check Breakaway Ministries Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/breakawayministries February 5, 2013 9:00 PM FREE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Salsa Wednesdays @ Village Cafe Salsa Wednesdays at the Village Cafe offer an hour and a half professional dance lesson(8pm) followed by a night of dancing from 9:30-12am. A great night to learn new moves or to just let loose on the dance floor! Visit http://www.mambosentertainment. com/grouplessons.html for more details. 210 W 26th st, Bryan February 6, 2013 9:30 PM $8 lesson and dancing/ $5 dancing

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Love Run @ Downtown Bryan The Junior League of Bryan-College station is hosting a Downtown Love Run on February 9 in the spirit of the season. The Downtown Love Run is a 5k or 3k Family Fun Run that will take place in historic Downtown Bryan. The proceeds from the event benefit the work and mission efforts of The Junior League. Main Street, Bryan February 9, 2013 8:00 AM Salsa Saturdays @ Village Cafe Voted Best Night of Dancing (2011 & 2012), Salsa Saturdays starts with a fun, “30-Minute Crash Course Salsa Lesson” at 10pm followed by a hot night of dancing. Come prepared to sweat and to meet new people at this Aggie hot spot! Visit www.mambosentertainment.com/salsasaturdays. html for more details. 210 W 26th st, Bryan February 2, 2013 10:00 PM Cost: $5 MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR w/ Golden Sombrero, Mike the Engineer & Bounce House @ Grand Stafford Theater Designed as an unrefined and aggressive two-piece, Major Major Major produce major sound for being only a pair of guys jamming garage pop songs. Adding to the garage flavor, Golden Sombrero is a four-piece composed of members of other BryanCollege Station bands. Mike the Engineer have

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Mardi Gras Party

Whiskey Myers & The Cadillac Black @ Hurricane Harry’s By Amy Bauerschlag Four days before the beads are launched from rooftops and you gorge yourself on King Cake, take a second to party the southern way with country rock bands Whiskey Myers and Cadillac Black. If you can’t pass the east Texas county line into the French Quarter, Hurricane Harry’s has got you covered with a Mardi Gras party Aggie style. East Texas-bred country boys Whiskey Myers were influenced by some of the best southern rock bands—from Lynyrd Skynyrd to the Allma Brothers—and carry the classic rock torch to Aggieland frequently. Their most recent release, Firewater, debuted in the top 30 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Although the band started out modestly, playing gigs at small private parties, they’ve eclipsed their small-town beginnings and toured regionally and nationally. Cadillac Black, a rock and blues band from South Carolina, plays caffeinated southern rock that’ll set the tone before Whiskey Myers take the stage. With lyrics like, “I’m southern and it ain’t my fault,” Cadillac Black wastes no time connecting with their audiences. Even if you can’t make it to New Orleans this year, you can at least head over to Harry’s for foot stomping southern rock that will make you glad you stayed in Texas. For ticket information, visit harrys.bcsclubs.com.

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MW New Listens

Thao & the Get Down Stay Down

“We the Common” Released Feb. 5, 2013

Thao Nguyen, front woman of the alternative folk rock band, is full of surprises. After a three-year hiatus since her last album, Nguyen has manifested an electricity and boldness that is a welcom addition to the band’s sound. We the Common is laden with quirky and playful hooks that are puzzle-pieced together by Nguyen’s distinct, a la Cat Power, vocals. Her and her band, The Get Down Stay Down, have released four albums and have shifted from previous releases, which preached cliché self-concern, relationships, and “feelings,” to a tone more substantially contemplative of the human condition. Essential tracks are “Holy Roller”, “We the Common [for Valerie Bolden]”, and “Clouds for Brains.”

Foxygen “We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic” Released Jan. 22, 2013

Widowspeak “Almanac” Released Jan. 22, 2013

Tegan and Sara “Heartthrob” Released Jan. 29, 2013

Ra Ra Riot “Beta Love” Released Jan. 22, 2013

Californian psychedelic pop band Foxygen has released their second studio LP and takes listeners’ ears back to a time where free love and peace reigned. That peace and love atmosphere is ever-present tonally and thematically in this new release, as in the album’s second track, “No Destruction.” Imagine a combination of Lou Reed’s vocals combined with the flavor of Rolling Stones’ guitars and the Beatles’ absurd story telling. “No destruction in the waking hour, no corruption on the mountain high,” sings vocalist Sam France. Foxygen’s retro appeal is an echelon above the trendy, industry standard.

The Brooklyn dream pop band has just released their second album, Almanac. Embellishing and overhauling their overall sound since their previous self-titled release, the band now sounds fuller and more polished. Widowspeak blends Americana with indistinguishable, hauntingly beautiful vocals from female lead Molly Hamilton. The band’s token shoegaze feel in Almanac is unmatched by 2011’s selftitled LP. The band still seems to be feeling out what direction they want their sound to go, but Almanac’s leg of the journey is certainly not a wrong turn.

Canadian sister duo, Tegan and Sara, have finally arrived in the mainstream pop scene. The identical twins have been releasing consistently solid albums since ‘99, but Heartthrob has taken a u-turn back to the pathos of their first albums, a decision that’s cued them up for guaranteed success and mainstream airplay. The band’s seventh album blends pop elements with distant relatives in artists such as Robyn and Katy Perry, with synthy pop ballads that have just enough danceable beats and raw emotions to balance out their new pop tendencies.

The one element that has always stood out in Ra Ra Riot is the band’s string section. When cellist Alexandra Lawn left them, it was unclear what direction their newest album was going to go. They seem to have thrown the sheet music up in the air and replaced it with synthesizers and keyboards in their third release, Beta Love. It’s an interesting, unexpected turn, but it’s a bit foggy to fans if the switch is working. For a band that was known for doing something different in world of indie music, fans might scoff at the new direction or embrace it.

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FEBRUARY 7

Grand Stafford Theater is Spinning Out Another Weekend of Shows

by Luke

FEBRUARY 9

Murray

Another motley and mashed up weekend lineup is hitting the Grand Stafford stage this weekend. Four days of entertainment overflowing with mixology, country rock, and garage pop fusion will invade the stage and engage audiences for four epic nights. FEBRUARY 7 - SHINYRIBS (KEVIN RUSSELL FROM THE GOURDS) W/ SAM RIGGS & THE NIGHT PEOPLE Kevin Russel, prolific singer and songwriter from The Gourds, will perform as a self-produced project that he’s deemed…wait for it…Shinyribs. After 18 years of performing as part of Austin-based band, The Gourds, Russel realized that he had the talent to take his own reins. Russel forged his own trail, and after much critical acclaim, Shinyribs has found salvation in his new arrangement. Sam Riggs & The Night People are currently climbing the rungs of the red dirt ladder. From Austin, Riggs and his crew have shared the stage with other Texas legends such as Randy Rogers Band, Eli Young Band, and Pat Green. An equal balance of luck and hard work has helped Riggs and his band gain a significant Texas fan base.

Electro House charts. He also ranks #1 as the overall bestselling dubstep producer. For more than a decade, Dank has led the pack amongst beat-droppers and remixers. Originally calling NYC home, Dank’s vast experience in some of the best clubs far surpasses anything you’ll see below the Mason-Dixon Line. To warm up the subs for Dank are three local guru-jockeys who’ve landed respect from bass-lovin’ fans beyond the Brazos. Squared, Falko, and Ill Money traveled from the Houston and Austin metroplexes to now call College Station home. These three men have been dropping beats at local clubs such as Velocity and the Stafford for several years now, making thousands of people dance, dance, dance.

FEBRUARY 10 Spending a lot of time playing all over the Brazos, this quartet combines roots-rock peppered with high-energy garage. Mike the Engineer have spent the past two years igniting venues across Bryan-College Station with their fuzz punk songs. Inspired by the “Mike” inside all of us, they have toured around Texas and continue to call BCS home.

FEBRUARY 9 - MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR W / GOLDEN SOMBRERO, MIKE THE ENGINEER & BOUNCE FEBRUARY 10 - BIG TEXAS NIGHTS FEATURING THE BRITT LLOYD BAND W/ JOE TEICHMAN HOUSE

FEBRUARY 8 - DJ DANK W/ DJ SQUARED, DJ FALKO & DJ ILL MONEY

Designed as an unrefined and aggressive two-piece, Major Major Major produce major sound for being only a pair of guys jamming garage pop songs. Spending the past two years hopping in and out of every club in Austin, the duet has drummed up quite the following.

Along with being the CEO and founder of Funky Element Records, Dank has had multiple hits reach Top 10 on

Adding to the garage flavor, Golden Sombrero is a four-piece composed of members of other Bryan-College Station bands.

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Continuing the momentum of their Big Texas Nights series, Grand Stafford Theater is bringing in the Britt Lloyd Band. Britt Lloyd’s edgy voice and storytelling lyrics reach back to the true grit roots of Texas music. Joe Teichman is a local country boy with a voice suited for both solo acts and band accompaniment. Both talents keep the red dirt candle burning brightly in Texas.

visit grandstaffordtheater.com for showtimes and ticketing

Two of Aggieland’s most legendary former students, Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen, will share the stage together at Texas A&M for the first time in twelve years. Lovett (’79) and Keen (’78) have been friends since their undergrad days in Aggieland. Spending most of their free time on Keen’s front porch at his house on Church Street, the two would bounce ideas off each other while playing chord after chord, day after day. The daily jam sessions eventually led to the two tagteaming to write “The Front Porch Song”, which both artists went on to record later in their careers. Robert Earl Keen ’78 – Also a Houston native, Keen had an exceptional reading ability as a child. As a teenager, he excelled in writing and literature classes. His talent eventually shifted to songwriting. Keen’s appreciation for country and Texas music comes thanks to his siblings. His brother introduced him to Willie Nelson, and his sister introduced him the Houston music scene during the 1970s. Keen attended Texas A&M in 1974 where he would study English and begin to write and play music in the folk and bluegrass genres. He moved to Austin following graduation and began playing gigs at local clubs around the capitol city. With the help of Lovett, Keen began work on his self-produced debut album. He released the album to Rounder Records, and the album was debuted in 1984. At the encouragement of country sensation, Steve Earle, Keen and his wife moved to Nashville in 1986. Although it proved beneficial to his career, Keen couldn’t stay away from Texas and returned only 22 months later. Over his career, Keen has released 17 albums and equally as many singles. His signature anthem, The Road Goes on Forever, came off of his second album release in 1989. Keen is revered by most modern Texas musicians, such as Randy Rogers, as one of the leaders who helped pave the road that enabled their careers. “The places I have been fortunate enough to play all had Robert before anybody else,” said Rogers. “There was no scene until Robert created it.”

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An Acoustic Evening @ Rudder Auditorium by Luke Murray Lyle Lovett ’79 – A Houston native, Lovett was born in Northern Harris County the son of two University of Houston graduates. He carved his own path when he chose to attend Texas A&M to study both German and journalism. With his literary background, Lovett began his career in music as a songwriter. In 1986, he was signed to MCA Records, from which he would release his debut record. Since his initial release, he has recorded 13 more albums, debuted 21 singles, and has taken home four Grammy Awards. Lovett has also had a lucrative acting career. He has made 13 film appearances, in films such as in Johnny Depp’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and multiple stints in television series. His musical talent has also been featured in Hollywood, with more than 20 productions which have featured tracks that he has written and performed.

Lovett was cast into the spotlight in 1993 when he married actress Julia Roberts. The two eloped after a threeweek romance, only to have the marriage fall apart after two years. The two blamed the split on career complications but remained friends after all of the paperwork. With all that he’s experienced over the duration of his career, Lovett has remained a fixture of the music scene and popular culture.

The two will perform together acoustically on February 14 at Rudder Auditorium as they perform versions of their biggest hits and trade stories of their time in Aggieland, the place where it all began. Tickets are available from the MSC Box Office.

“The secret of Lyle Lovett’s endurance comes down to the three Cs: class, charisma and consistency,” said Esquire magazine in 2006. “In the studio and on stage with his giant orchestra, he’s spent two decades gracefully matching genuine songcraft with A-list musicianship.”

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Divine Liberty and Johnny Stimson @ The Village Cafe by Roberto Molar

In a first world country, it’s easy to get too comfortable and ignore contemporary issues that effect us and the rest of the world. Among these issues is slavery and human trafficking. Between 14,500 and 17,500 human beings are being trafficked into the US annually, according to the U.S. Department of State, and nearly 2 million children are sexually exploited around the world. In the face of such harrowing statistics, humanitarian organizations continue to fight for a solution. This is the case of Freedom Movement; a national organization run by Aggie students who are committed to combat human trafficking. The mission of the organization is to raise awareness of the trafficking problem and to raise funds for their non-profit partners. Through fundraisers, mission trips, and outreach initiatives, Freedom Movement encourages Christ-centered benevolence. The student-run organization expands beyond Texas A&M and has representatives at The University of Arkansas, Baylor University, The University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, and The University of Oklahoma. They will be hosting a benefit concert at the Village Cafe on February 7, with live music by Divine Liberty and Johnny Stimson. Though the event is free, the staff will be taking donations and selling merchandise to raise funds for the cause. The event is part of End it Week, a week-long campaign that will host different events throughout the week of February 3–8. Visit freedom-movement.org to learn more.

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MW New Reads

Until the End of Time by Danielle Steel

It’s February again, and that can only mean two things: one, Mother Nature’s chilly mornings and warmish afternoons are toying with you; two, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means love is in the air. Sit back and relax; it’s time for a small dose of some new romantic fiction, a story of lovers who share parallel destinies in their quests for everlasting love. Bill is a promising attorney working for a prestigious law firm who resigns to pursue his dream of becoming a rural minister. Jenny, Bill’s wife, is a stylist who leaves her old life behind to join him and invest herself in her passion for fashion. Robert is an independent publisher searching for a big hit novel that will make his business boom. Lillibet, a young Amish woman sequestered by her family and community, writes a romance novel secretly at night by candlelight. The book eventually finds its way into Robert’s hands, and Robert is smitten not only by the novel but by the author who wrote it. The two love stories intersect in serendipitous ways in Steel’s new novel, a book that charts new territory for the celebrated romance writer.

Speaking From Among the Bones by Alan Bradley

Heat by Bill Streever

Most of us were playing soccer, dancing ballet, and watching Cartoon Network when we were children. Not Flavia de Luce, a precocious 11-yearold, amateur detective, and ardent chemist living in the year 1951. It’s the 500th anniversary of the death of St. Tancred, the namesake of Flavia’s local church in the English hamlet of Bishop’s Lacey. The church is preparing to open St. Tancred’s tomb, and nobody is more excited to take a peek at the crypt than the self-taught wunderkind. Yet, the excavation unearths the corpse of Mr. Collicutt, the church organist and victim of a grotesque and inexplicable murder. Unlike others who are at loss, the irrepressible Flavia puts her crime-solving skills to work to unveil the truth behind the infamous murder.

Who hasn’t been fatigued by a hot Texas summer day? Who doesn’t enjoy a hot meal for dinner? Who doesn’t like a hot blanket out of the dryer on a cold winter’s night? But do we really understand heat? The science of it? In 2009, Streever authored Cold, an engaging, easy-to-read account of his explorations to the coldest places on Earth. With Heat, Streever follows up with everything from Death Valley and nuclear test sites to fire walking and intense fevers. In this personal narrative, the bestselling nature writer seeks to explain what heat really is. Written in refreshing prose, Heat also explains the natural phenomena behind heat, the history of matches, the chemistry behind cooking, and even the hottest moment of all time: the big bang.

Drinking with Men Love in a Nutshell by Rosie Schaap by Janet Evanovich & Dorien Kelly Drinks, music, and inebriated romance make bars fun places to be. But is there something deeper and less tangible about bars that make people return to them frequently? Is it really just the cold beers and pick-up lines that keep them coming back?Rosie Shaap has always loved bars, from the wood and brass jukeboxes to the comforting company of regulars. Starting with an unfortunate youth that involved underage drinking, Shaap’s affinity with bars has helped her to experience a powerful connection with regulars. In a quest for the perfect hangout, Shaap explores local joints in Los Angeles, pubs full of poets in Dublin, small-town taverns in New England, and character-filled bars in Manhattan’s Tribeca. A vividly funny memoir about bars full of male artists, immigrants, ironworkers, and soccer fans, Drinking with Men is a tribute to bar culture with a Y chromosome.

Kate’s life crumbles down after he husband abandons her and the magazine where she is an editor fires her. Now, the only good thing she has is the Nutshell: her parent’s summer house. She’s got a plan. She’s going to turn the Nutshell into a bed-and-breakfast. But the recently-fired Kate needs cash and the only job she can have involves beer (something she despises) and espionage. Matt, the owner of a brewery that is being sabotaged by one of his own employees, hires Kate’s to find the saboteur. If she finds the traitor, she gets money to open her B&B. But nothing is ever simple for Kate, especially when she is falling hard for her boss.

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GO EAT Valen-dine’s Guide Veritas: 6-Course Tasting Menu: $75 per person & $125 per person w/ wine pairing 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu: $60 per person & $98 per person w/ wine pairing. Lemon Wedge: Chateaubriand for two, $79.00 per couple, includes salad and dessert. Lobster Thermador: Market Price. Kyle House: Thursday AND Friday 4-Course Latin-inspired tapas, endless sangria, canvas, paint supplies, and art instruction: $150.00 per couple.

TASTE

by Amanda

L. Reynolds

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and, naturally, you want to celebrate it with that special someone over a meal they won’t forget. Only problem? You’re no Wolfgang Puck or Julia Child in the kitchen. Don’t start sweating just yet; there is an abundance of restaurants in the area offering special menus this Valentine’s Day.

Veritas is setting aside its traditional menu in exchange for either a 6-course tasting menu or 4-course prix fixe menu. Both of the options will feature aphrodisiac-themed foods, such as oysters, foie gras, steak, spinach, and chocolate—which are said to aid vitality, energy...and “other” things. Veritas has their fish flown in directly from coastal purveyors, and they also source the best grade of beef, such as wagyu (on the tasting menu) and prime tenderloin (on the prix fixe menu). “Chef Tai Lee’s uncompromising insistence on quality and freshness,” says Veritas, “means the texture and flavor of each bite will be a moment to savor.” The fine dining restaurant implores potential guests to make their dinner reservations early, as their list is already beginning to reach capacity. Snuggle up with your sweetheart at the Lemon Wedge in Downtown Bryan and share the Chateaubriand for two. The tender, succulent steak is cooked to order and sliced, accompanied by fresh vegetables and mashed potatoes all on one plate for two to share. Chateaubriand has made its appearance on the Lemon Wedge’s Valentine’s Day menus before, and chef Denise Woods believes “the opportunity to share [a meal] leads to the opportunity for romance.” If steak doesn’t suit your fancy, or perhaps you don’t want to share, Chef Denise is offering a second special: the classic, creamy, cheesy Lobster Thermidor (think twice baked potatoes, only with lobster). Lobster is not a standard dinner item at the Lemon Wedge, but because of its decadency, Chef Denise decided to include it on the menu this Valentine’s Day. In the event that you forget to make reservations, or one of you lovebirds has to work on the 14th, the Lemon Wedge is offering a “second chance” Valentine’s dinner on February 16, as well. A newcomer to the Valentine’s dining scene is the Victorian-home-turned-art-gallery Kyle House. They will be hosting a “Paint and Dine” event on Valentine’s Day. After ordering off a four-course tapas menu, you will also be able to bring out your inner artist and paint a cherry blossom painting under the art instruction of Le Hale of the Purple Art Studio.

Cost Ratings: $ ($5 - 10)

ramen noodle budget

$$ ($10 - 15) part-time job

$$$ ($15 - 20)

hard-earned cash

$$$$ (Over $20)

mommy and daddy are in town

The Spanish-influenced tapas will begin with an antipasto board, comprised of traditional Spanish meats and cheeses, like jamon serrano and manchego. The tapas course ends with the ever-popular flan, a delectable custard dessert glazed in caramel. In between your first and last course, you’ll have a choice between seared ahi tuna with heirloom tomato salad, lamb lollipop with saffron café de paris butter, or roasted beef tenderloin with chimichurri glaze and grilled prawn. Did we mention there’s also endless sangria? Kyle House Director, Craig Hollinger, said the venue is a unique choice for Valentine’s Day. The combination of sharing tapas and creating a work of art together in an intimate setting (there’s only seating for 20 couples) is certainly an innovation on the traditional Valentine’s Day dinner. Of course, these aren’t the only places in town offering special menus for Valentine’s Day. The Vintage House Restaurant at Messina Hof, Madden’s, and the Village Café in Downtown Bryan are all offering unique Valentine’s Day menus. Reservations are highly recommended at any restaurant on Valentine’s Day, so make sure to request a table in advance.

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Caffé Capri 222 N. Main Bryan, TX 979.822.2675 Gentlemen; let this be your secret weapon in your romantic date night arsenal. From the moment you lay eyes on the place, you know without a doubt that you’re in for a special evening. The tantalizing smells of fresh bread baking, the sights of spicy Cajun fettuccine being tossed in a rich cream sauce in the open kitchen makes this restaurant a hit. Cozy booths and dim lighting give Caffé Capri a quaint date-night atmosphere. Plan on waiting outside for a table Friday and Saturday night.

Hours: Lunch - Mon-Fri 11:00 - 2:00 Dinner - Mon-Thurs 6:00 - 9:00 Fri-Sat 5:00 - 9:00 Details: Cuisine - Italian Pricing - $$ Parking - On the street Patio - No Atmosphere - Sleek/Modern Noise - Loud Dress Code - Casual

Cotton Patch

The craving we have for fried foods makes cardiologists cringe. We know it’s wrong, but it feels so right, and that’s why places such as Cotton Patch remain fried-food havens. Fried shrimp, crispy fried catfish, or one of their chicken fried inspired dishes are sure to delight. If you actually listen to your cardiologist, then try any of Cotton Patch’s grilled items, such as chicken, steaks, and burgers. Dine in Takeout out • 3525 Longmire Dr, College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 695-9707 • $-$$

Chimy’s

New to Northgate! Tropical décor, nachos, tacos, and quesadillas will give you the feeling of relaxing on a beach, or that might be Chimy’s margaritas kicking in. Happy hour casts off Monday and sails on through Friday from 4pm until 7pm with $2 drafts, $3 double wells, inexpensive crispy beef tacos, and $5 margaritas. Try one of Chimy’s pulled pork sandwiches, green chile cheeseburgers, or cheese steaks. Dine in • 203 University Drive, college Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 703-6106 • $-$$

Freebirds

Giving you a blank canvas for all of your burritos, tacos, salads, and nachos, Freebirds allows you to construct the meal of your dreams. Choose from steak, carnitas, ground beef, chicken, or veggies as the heart of your Mexican masterpiece. Then pile on your choice of rice, cheese, beans, and sauces. But wait! There’s more! Where most burrito establishments would start rolling your burrito and begin ringing you up, Freebirds asks, “Would you like any Freebies?” You can add roasted garlic, jalapenos, pico de gallo, tortilla strips and other ingredients to put the finishing touches on your work of art. Dine in, take out, order online. • 319 University Dr., College Station, Texas 77840 -- (979) 846-9298, 700 Earl Rudder Freeway, College Station, Texas 77840 -- (979)-260-9086, 3525 Longmire Dr. College Station, Texas 77845-- (979)-485-8829 • $-$$

Cheddar’s

Wolfies

Crawdads, minute lobsters, craw fish, mud bugs—call them what you want, but Wolfies serves the Cajun critters served up hot! However, don’t pigeonhole Wolfies as just a Cajun restaurant. They also serve large burgers, chicken clubs, wraps, chicken fried steaks, and Reuben sandwiches. Feast on their hot wings, discounted every Wednesday at $.49 a piece, while downing $2 import draft pints. Sit outside under the covered patio or dine inside in the bar or dining room. Dine in • 1102 Harvey Rd. College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 703-1820 • $-$$

How Do You Roll

You’ve seen the “build it yourself” method applied to both the sandwich industry and burrito shops everywhere. Now it’s time for sushi to enter the mix. Patrons start by selecting a type of wrap and rice followed by their choice of 3 veggies. Once the base of their sushi roll is complete, customers can select from a wide array of proteins, ranging from beef, yellow tail, grilled eel, salmon, tuna, and many others. Watch as your sushi sensation is rolled to perfection and finish it off with your choice of sauce. Should you not trust your skills in the art of sushi, relax: How Do You Roll offers preconceived combinations for you to pick from. Dine in, take out • 919 Harvey Rd, College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 694-4624 • $-$$

Carino’s

Carino’s simple Italian comfort food is perfect for a night out with the whole family or just a quiet romantic evening for two. Mondays, enjoy half off all family platters with their Family Night Special. Wednesdays, customers can indulge in wine night, where every bottle of wine purchased is marked half off. Those requiring gluten free diets will be happy to know that Carino’s supplies delicious gluten free options. Portion sizes are more than generous, combined with a never-ending parade of bread—which once dipped into their olive oil with bacon bits becomes even more delicious. Dine in or take out • 620 Harvey Rd. College Station, TX 77840 -- (979)-764-7374 • $$

Downtown Uncorked

Located in the historic and restored Andrews House, Christopher’s World Grill is abundant in atmosphere as well as superb food. Every meal begins with a bounty of fresh baked breads that, on their own, would make Christopher’s an outstanding restaurant. Upon looking at the menu, you’ll regret not bringing more friends to dine with because immediately you’ll want to try everything and sample from your neighbors plate. The menu features classics found around the world as well as hybrids of classics such as the New Orleans-style eggs benedict, where an English muffin is replaced by a plump and succulent crab cake. Christopher’s also offers a full bar and separate cocktail bar accompanied by piano playing and cozy booths. Dine in • 5001 Boonville Rd Bryan, TX 77802 -- (979) 776-2181 • $$$

The Lemon Wedge

Whether you’re in the mood for a quiet meal for two or bringing the whole family for Sunday brunch, The Lemon Wedge is a great place to enjoy elegant, upscale food. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, The Lemon Wedge serves salmon stuffed with crawfish and mushrooms, tomato pie, ribeye steaks w/ baked potatoes, and ripe, red tomatoes stuffed with your choice of chicken or tuna salad. In addition to brunch held every Sunday, an omelet station is also made available between the hours of 11am to 2:30pm. Also note that all buffet diners are treated to one complementary glass of champagne or mimosa. Dine in • 308 North Main Street, Bryan, TX77803-- (979) 703-4052 • $$-$$$

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MW’s Best Bets | THE MUST-SEE, MUST-DO EVENTS OF THE WEEK

Lyle Lovett and REK @ Rudder Auditorium

Women of Ireland

@ Rudder Auditorium

Randy Rogers

@ Hurricane Harry’s

where: Rudder Auditorium when: Thursday, Feb. 14 7 p.m. tickets: $20-50 boxoffice.tamu.edu

where: Rudder Auditorium when: Tuesday, Feb. 12 7:30 p.m. tickets: boxoffice.tamu.edu

where: Hurricane Harry’s when: Wednesday, Feb. 13 9:30 p.m. tickets: $15 harrys.bcsclubs.com

With humble beginnings in local joints in San Marcos, Randy Rogers Band’s tireless dedication paid off. Today, they’re considered one of the biggest acts in the Texas country scene.

Spending most of their free time on Keen’s front porch at his house on Church Street, the two would bounce ideas off each other while playing chord after chord, day after day. The daily jam sessions eventually led to the two tag-teaming to write “The Front Porch Song”, which both artists went on to record later in their careers.

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The beauty and enchantment of the Emerald Isle is captured brilliantly in Women of Ireland, a name for the group which refers to a beautiful piece of music bearing the same name in the Irish language, “Mná na hÉireann.”

By 2007, Rolling Stone ranked Randy Rogers Band in their Must-See Artists list (alongside U2 and The Rolling Stones). USA Today has also praised them, highlighting their “loads of grit, swagger and heart.” The group is highly regarded for their work ethic and touring schedule (leaving their families behind to go on tour for over 200 days a year isn’t easy). Yet it’s not pure dedication that made their last album the most downloaded country album on iTunes. Rogers and the rest of the band’s songwriters have always had their sights aimed at the soul, forging connections with new and old fans of the band.

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Salsa Dancing @ Village Café

where: when: tickets:

Village Café Weds 8 p.m. Sats 10 p.m. mambosentertainment.com

Voted Best Night of Dancing two years in a row, the Village Cafe’s popular salsa nights are like taking a trip to Latin America in your own backyard. On Wednesday and Saturday nights, the Village dance floor takes a pounding from hundreds of Aggies and locals each week. If you’ve never danced salsa, not to worry: one of the most popular things about salsa at the Village is the lessons offered before each night of dancing. Wednesday nights offer an hour and a half lesson for those who want to learn how to dance. Saturday night begins with a fun (and often hilarious) 30-minute “Crash Course Salsa Lesson” at 10pm. After the lessons on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the dance floor opens up to social dancing.

Absolute Truth... Nothing But Lies

Love Run 5k

in Downtown Bryan where: when: info:

Downtown Bryan Saturday, Feb. 9 jlbcs.com

@ J. Wayne Stark Galleries where: when: info:

J. Wayne Stark Galleries Ends March 3 uart.tamu.edu

Wanna share the love this Valentine’s season? The Junior League of Bryan-College station is hosting a Downtown Love Run on February 9 in the spirit of the season.

The photography exhibit, which recently opened at the J. Wayne Stark Galleries, is a kind of absentee homecoming for Aggie alumni photographers, Robert Sebree and David Einsel.

The Downtown Love Run is a 5k or 3k Family Fun Run that will take place in historic Downtown Bryan.

Although they are not here in person (Einsel currently resides in Houston, Sebree in L.A.), their careers have returned to their birthplace in one thought-provoking joint exhibit.

The proceeds from the event benefit the work and mission efforts of The Junior League as they aid children and youth in the Brazos Valley.

At the gallery, photographs from each photographer are hung side-by-side, juxtaposing Sebree’s manipulated, unreal world of celebrities against the austere verisimilitude of Einsel’s photojournalism.

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Junior League Love Run @ Downtown Bryan by Luke Murray

where: Downtown Bryan when: Saturday Feb.9th info: jlbcs.com

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Wanna share the love this Valentine’s season? The Junior League of Bryan-College station is hosting a Downtown Love Run on February 9 in the spirit of the season. The Downtown Love Run is a 5k or 3k Family Fun Run that will take place in historic Downtown Bryan. The proceeds from the event benefit the work and mission efforts of The Junior League as they aid children and youth in the Brazos Valley. For those unfamiliar with The Junior League of BCS and their community efforts, their commitment is to “strengthen the well being and future of Bryan-College Station’s children and youth through the dedicated service of trained volunteers.” The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. is a duel effort organization founded by women, for women and children. Their sole mission is to promote volunteer efforts of women in local communities, thus helping local women develop self-potential and leadership qualities. Seeing progress is the key to maintaining motivation, and by keeping actions focused locally and seeing the work they do benefit their own community, the women are able to build lasting relationships with others and with themselves. Giving back is as beneficial to an individual as it is to the ones they are helping. The Love Run’s sponsor donations have allotted prize winnings for the top three male and top three female participants in both races, including Luminox watches from Montelongo’s Fine Jewelry and several high dollar gift certificates. The Junior League Downtown Love Run gives participants a fun opportunity to share the love with their loved ones and with their community in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Visit jlbcs.org for registration and pricing information.

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r e t a e h T d r o f f a t S d n a r @G by Derek Favini

Understandably, all the hype and mushy romance associated with Valentine’s Day can get a little overwhelming. Even for those who find themselves in a relationship this Valentine’s, all of the forced rituals and gift-giving—of flowers, Hallmark cards, stuffed animals, and chocolates—can be a little too much. So what’s a couple to do who find themselves together this Valentine’s Day but aren’t into all the holiday hype? Suck it up and see the latest cookie-cutter romantic comedy? How about doing a complete 180 and watching The Rocky Horror Picture Show together?

where: Grand Stafford Theater when: Thursday Feb.14th 10 p.m. info: grandstaffordtheater.com

The Grand Stafford Theater is giving both singles and couples a darker option to relish this Valentine’s with a special showing of the ‘75 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Now in its 37th year of continuous theatrical release, and holding the world record as the longest continuous theatrical release to date, Rocky Horror has delivered laughs and shrieks of delight from audiences all over the world. Take twisted pleasure this Valentine’s as you witness the story of two newlyweds, played by Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick, tricked into breaking their love for one another by the machinations of drag queen Tim Curry—all set to sing-along anthems and dance numbers. The audience is invited to take the stage and perform, sing, and dance in real time, as is customary at Rocky Horror showings around the world. Or, you can just sit back and enjoy the show with or without a loved one. The show begins at 10pm on Valentine’s Day. Tickets are on sale now for $5 online at grandstaffordtheater.com and at the door.

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Movie Review: Warm Bodies by Brandon Nowalk

Warm Bodies is the latest hidden treasure staving off the usual winter dry spell. It’s a hybrid movie about a zombie who falls in love with a human. Part awkward rom-com about a beautiful girl bringing an emo hipster back to life, part zombie apocalypse complete with sci-fi exposition and action climax, part lecture about how we should spend more time outside and help each other and do the right thing—Warm Bodies is too lumpy to succeed on any front. But it’s just unusual enough to satisfy, and for all its mixed signals, its heart is in the right place.

beauty who fears him. The first act is the greatest, weirdest date I’ve seen in a long time, a zombie and a human spinning records in an airplane R had retrofitted into a pretty sweet apartment/curiosity shop, Wall-E style. Vinyl’s not all. Polaroids, stereoscopes, and flannel are just some of the hipster fetishes in Warm Bodies, and that doesn’t even include the dream sequences that look like Super 8 footage. It’s almost counterproductive to see Warm Bodies in a theatrical digital projection. Just wait until you can buy a homemade copy on Etsy.

I didn’t realize Warm Bodies is a Romeo and Juliet take-off until the balcony scene when ex-human R stares up at his beloved Julie. That’s because it starts out more in the vein of Beauty and Beast, King Kong, and Tarzan, emphasizing the individual and one-sided infatuation of the savage who must learn to communicate with the blonde-haired

It’s easy to kid, but the film has some beautiful touches when it’s not being conspicuously artsy-fartsy. John Waite’s “Missing You” hilariously scores the love at first sight, and Dylan’s “Shelter from the Storm” lends some actual heft to the strange romance. I couldn’t tell you who plays Julie, but as R, Nicholas Hoult couples the seductive animalism

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of Skins with committed self-deprecation so you actually believe it when she starts to return his attraction. But all good things must come to an end, and eventually Warm Bodies brings the “two households” stuff into play, settling for Hollywood convention like a pro. It preaches love and help and compassion, but then it resolves in a hail of bullets. It’s not a Hollywood movie unless there’s a stocked armory and a guilt-free target, and Warm Bodies doesn’t disappoint. Seven Psychopaths actually puts its money where its mouth is. Warm Bodies just limps to the end with a bunch of feel-good imagery. It’s not a total zombie, but it’s definitely distant from being human again.

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part of this Fellowship rehash. The story is jack of all plots, master of none. Good thing Jackson’s already done the Gollum legwork. Those bits are gold. PG-13 (169 min.)

13. Gangster Squad

The high frame rate technology isn’t the jerkiest part of this Fellowship rehash. The story is, jack of all plots, master of none. Good thing Jackson’s already done the Gollum legwork. Those bits are gold. PG-13 (169 min.)

14. Life of Pi

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Brandon

Nowalk

Ratings:

Motion Picture Association of America rating definitions: G - General Audiences. All ages admitted. PG - Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 - Special parental guidance strongly suggested for children under 13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children. R - Restricted. Under 18 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NC-17 - No one under 17 admitted.

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1. Warm Bodies

1/2

Cute becomes cutesy and beautiful becomes well-meaning as this unconventional, homemade zom-com gives way to blockbuster baloney, consigning itself to the friend zone. Who knew Etsy and Hollywood had such aesthetic overlap? PG-13 (97 min.)

2. Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters

Between the trailer for the gritty Jack and the Beanstalk movie and this straight-faced snoozer, it’s going to be a tough development season. I hope you’re prepared for Michael Bay’s Hickory Dickory Dock. R (88 min.)

3. Silver Linings 1/2 Playbook

Bradley Cooper tries to control his bipolar disorder by preparing for a dance competition with a new friend, the depressed Jennifer Lawrence. Come for the feel-good funny, stay for the electric performances. R (122 min.)

4. Mama

1/2

The greatest takeaway from this creepy, jumpy winter horror picture is that Jessica Chastain will do literally any movie she gets offered. Guillermo “Executive Producer” del Toro’s rubber stamp is more selective. PG-13 (100 min.)

5. Zero Dark Thirty

Kathryn Bigelow’s cerebral procedural dramatizes the “War on Terror” by following the US on its decade-long manhunt for Osama bin Laden. It’s smart, focused, risky, in a word, adult filmmaking. R (157 min.)

6. Bullet to the Head

Charming title, but there are joys in bluntness. For one, the return of action all-star Walter

Hill doesn’t outstay its welcome, draining the proceedings of Hollywood pretension. Finally someone de-Afflecked the action genre! R (91 min.)

7. Parker

Jason Statham IS Jason Statham IN Jason Statham Gets Revenge On His Former Gang. JLo helps, too, but the rest of the cast only invite comparisons to much better TV shows. R (118 min.)

8. Django Unchained

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The garish, ill-fated shoot-em-up kept getting postponed and restructured since its original debut shortly after the Aurora theater massacre. Wish they had kept it on the shelf longer. R (113 min.)

9. Les Miserables

The dizziest shrug of a movie since I accidentally filmed the inside of my pocket on my phone. The superficial drama in the script is one thing; the headache montage of the film is quite another. PG-13 (157 min.)

10. Lincoln

Daniel Day-Lewis leads an all-star cast in the passage of the 13th amendment, using expediency, corruption, and lies. It isn’t pretty to watch the democratic sausage get made, but with Spielberg, it sure is tasty. PG-13 (150 min.)

11. Argo

1/2

Ben Affleck the actor glowers to show how serious this is while Ben Affleck the director lets loose on his best movie yet. The Iran hostage crisis has never been so fun. R (120 min.)

12. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The high-frame-rate technology isn’t the jerkiest

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A pan-religious boy crosses the Pacific on a lifeboat with a tiger in this new age light-show that spans the distance from moving triumph to survival guide to thoughtless headache. Is pretty enough? PG (127 min.)

15. Movie 43 1/2

The law of averages suggests at least one of the shorts in this comedy would be funny, but I guess that’s why we have the term “outliers.” Math is funnier. R (90 min.)

16. A Haunted House

Marlon Wayans moves into a—you guessed it—haunted house in this long, raunchy (which is not the same thing as funny) spoof. Come on, Wayans. Save some fart jokes for the rest of the year. R (86 min.)

17. Stand Up Guys

This grammatically challenged title follows Christopher Walken, whose assignment is to kill his buddy Al Pacino, just released from prison. My advice: skip this arthouse Bucket List and just watch In Bruges instead. R (95 min.)

18. Broken City

You’re never gonna believe this, but good cop Mark Wahlberg was framed by Mayor Russell Crowe and now he has to scramble to exonerate himself. Fine, but I’m getting too old for this crap. R (109 min.)

19. Parental Guidance

Billy Crystal and Bette Midler babysit their grandkids for a while in this would-be comedy about the generation gap. Maybe you need to be old to get it? At least Marisa Tomei co-stars. PG (104 min.)

20. The Impossible

The devastating 2004 tsunami becomes an inspirational backdrop when a separated western family struggles against all odds to reunite. I hope the sequel follows the Indonesian families that couldn’t reunite. PG-13 (114 min.)

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Women of Ireland @ Rudder Auditorium by Amy Bauerschlag

Putting five of Ireland’s most talented women onto a single stage is quite a feat, and Tuesday night’s performance of Women of Ireland at Rudder Auditorium will entrance audiences with a magical production that includes talented musicians, singers, and dancers—all under one roof. The beauty and enchantment of the Emerald Isle is captured brilliantly in Women of Ireland, a name for the group which refers to a beautiful piece of music bearing the same name in the Irish language, “Mná na hÉireann.” The five women, Michelle Lally, Ingrid Madsen, Zoe Conway, Denise Brennan, and Siobhan Manson, have performed worldwide to critical acclaim. Lally performs with a distinctly identifiable tone in her renditions of contemporary easy listening Irish music. Madsen takes note from singer songwriters such as Kate Bush and Fiona Apple and translates them into her own contemporary and traditional folk songs and hymns. Brennan has been performing since the age of nineteen as a part of Riverdance and displays her range of talent in the Celtic and Irish subgenres. Conway is an ace at the fiddle and has released the highly-praised albums “Zoe Conway” and “The Horse’s Tail.” And to complete the group, award-winning Irish dancer Manson is lead dancer of Broadway’s Riverdance and continues to perform for audiences around the world. The stunning vocalists and dancers will perform songs and dances native to Ireland’s rich cultural heritage for one night only. For show time and ticket information, visit opas.tamu.edu.

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Sweet Honey In The Rock @ Rudder Theater

by Derek Favini

MSC OPAS is proud to welcome Grammy award-winning group Sweet Honey in the Rock to College Station. Founded in 1973, Sweet Honey in the Rock is made up of African American women who explore the lives of African Americans through rich and thought provoking songs all sung in mellifluous a cappella. Through their music, and with their roots grounded in the American civil rights movement, Honey in the Rock takes on the challenging task of informing and educating the public about the trials and tribulations of African Americans in American history. The emotional and humbling performances are performed across a spectrum of genres, such as lullabies, gospel, jazz, spirituals, and blues, just to name a few.

where: Rudder Theater when: Thursday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. tickets: opas.tamu.edu

Every performance not only entertains the audience but also tells a story through the perspectiveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of African Americans in history. Its through hearing these perspectives that such an incredible emotional response from the audience is achieved. The words of the women weigh heavy on the mind, provoking empathy and transformation. In keeping with the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s non-discriminatory ethic, all performances include American Sign Language interpretation for the deaf and hearing impaired. Honey in the Rock will be sharing their unique performance for one night only on Thursday, February 7 in Rudder Theatre. The performance begins at 7:30pm and tickets are currently on sale now at opas. tamu.edu.

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FORSYTH GALLERIES

by Derek Favini

Dinner and a Movie @ Palace Theater

Looking for a romantic evening this Valentine’s Day that won’t empty your pocket? Wanna do “dinner and a movie” with a twist? Downtown Bryan has just the ticket, literally. Enjoy dinner and a free showing of the classic romantic movie, Casablanca, in Historic Downtown Bryan’s Palace Theater al fresco and under the stars The 1940s romance is set in North Africa in the early days of World War II. Movie icon and 40s heart throb Humphrey Bogart plays Rick, the owner of a popular restaurant, bar, and casino. Rick’s past love interest, played by Ingrid Bergman, stumbles back into his life and complicates his otherwise easy-going existence. Of course, both are still smitten by one another, and the story that ensues is one of the greatest ever told in the history of cinema. Couples who show their dinner receipts to theater attendants after dining at one of the following restaurants will be admitted to the movie for free: Caffé Capri, Casa Rodriguez, Papa Perez, The Village Café, Downtown Uncorked, the Lemon Wedge, and Madden’s Gourmet. $5 admission will be charged at the theater to those wishing to skip dinner and only see the movie. You can get the discount in reverse order, too: couples who watch the movie first and wish to eat after can bring their ticket stubs to any of the aforementioned venues for $5 off (per person) on their meals. Can’t make it on Valentine’s Day? Not to worry. There will be another showing and dinner deal the following night, February 15. Casablanca will have two showings each night, beginning at 6:30pm and 9pm both nights.

where: Palace Theater when: Thursday, Feb. 14 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. info: downtownbryan.com

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Absolute Truth, Nothing But Lies January 17-March 3 Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hansegger & Delulio: Fate and Friendship January 24-March 13 Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Conflict & Development: The Nexus of Animals, Environment, and the Human Condition

Ends March 31 Mon-Sat 9:30am-5 pm Cost: Adults- $7.00 Seniors-$6.00 TAMU & Blinn Students- Free Other college students with ID- $3.00 Children (6-17)- $3.00 Genome: The Secret of How Life Works Ends July 5 Mon-Sat 9:30am-5 pm Cost: Adults- $7.00 Seniors-$6.00 TAMU & Blinn Students- Free Other college students with ID- $3.00 Children (6-17)- $3.00

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1 Dirk Benedict co-star 4 “Well, aren’t you the fancy one?” 10 Maidenform competitor 14 “Positively,” to Pierre 15 “Let me handle the situation” 16 Stratford-___-Avon 17 Mail-order publications for those who make kids’ sandwiches? 20 Migraine sensation 21 “The Iceman Cometh” playwright 22 “There will come ___...” 23 Easter or Christmas 25 Hockey legend Bobby 28 Stint on Broadway 29 “The way I see it,” online 30 “Consarn it, ye varmint!” 32 “I Spent My Summer Vacation Rolling a 300” and such? 35 Deli loaves 36 “Do this or ___” 37 “Laters” 40 New York Shakespeare Festival founder Joseph 43 About 2 stars for canned hipster beer? 48 Musical sequence 51 Wheels 52 Signal 53 India Pale ___ 54 Passes into law 56 Early late show host Jack 57 Hyundai model 59 Helsinkian, e.g. 60 Reason to watch “Sesame Street” and “Nova” on mute? 65 Just around the corner 66 Kind of off-road motorcycle racing 67 “The Star-Spangled Banner” contraction 68 Pull on a tooth 69 N.Y congressman Anthony taken down by a sexting scandal in 2011 70 The Ravens got four in Super Bowl XLVII: abbr.

1 Floor cleaner 2 Bathtime sounds 3 San Diego neighbor 4 Cremona currency, once 5 Wilberforce University’s affiliated denom. 6 Part of DJIA 7 How more and more old movies can be viewed 8 Jazz pianist Krall 9 Show up to 10 He-cow 11 Words of regret 12 Captain’s journal 13 Plug-___ 18 Yell out 19 Opera set in Egypt 22 1970s synthesizer brand 23 Rapscallions 24 Flockmates 26 Parisian street 27 Apt. ad stat 29 Different ending? 31 “Blast!” 33 Cartoon skunk ___ LePew 34 Walk like you’re cool 38 Sciences’ counterpart 39 “___ Te Ching” 40 Handheld device, for short 41 Big ISP, once 42 Keep slogging 44 Rum from Puerto Rico 45 “Sorry, you’re on your own” 46 Full of subtlety 47 Bayer Leverkusen’s country: abbr. 49 Department store section 50 When someone will be back, often 55 Be penitent 56 Epitome of easiness 58 Pen sound 59 Flower: Sp. 60 He had the first billion-view YouTube video 61 Squeezing serpent 62 Closest star to you 63 Wrath 64 Hosp. areas

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MAN ON THE STREET If you had to watch a TV show from the ‘90s for the rest of your life, what would it be?

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Steve

“Pokémon, because it is a great franchise from the ‘90s that still comes up with new stuff. ”

Carlie

“Boy Meets World, because it is timeless and fun to watch.”

Emily

“Charmed, because I used to watch it with my sister. It’s a fantastic show!”

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